The Cardiff Times

CARDIFF. Weather of the most inauspicious character prevailed at the opening of the 21st annual May Day Horse Show and Parade at Cardiff on Wed- nesday,theexhi bits arriving fntheSophia, Gardens Field under a petting shower of raiD, accom- panicd by a few deafening thunder claps. Happily the elements became more favourable, and as the afternoon proceeded a large crowd assembled to witness the judging. Compared with last year, the entries were more numerous— showing an excess of 53-and the quality was in all respects satisfactory, the heavy horses being especially admired. The show was held under the auspices of the Mayor an 3 theConnty Council of Cardiff, and the arrangements were in the hands of a committee consisting of Aldermen Jacobs and Ramsdale, Councillor R. Hughes, Chief Constable McKenzie, with whom Mr J. Woosey was associated as secretary. The judges were Messrs H. Lewis, J.P., Sidney Robinson, J.P., Tom J. Mathias, Gwalia David Evans, Llwyncadfor S. Racleliite; Palla W. Thomas, Bayes; H. Yorath, Talybont and Messrs Moir and Perry (hou. veterinary surgeons), while the duties of stewards were efficiently discharged by Messrs W. McKenzie, W. J. Travers; J. Sgering, W. J. Docker, W. J. Hellier, A. Hayes, J. E. Rees, W. Hollyman, W. Greening. Evan Jones, Wyndham Smith and F. Hurley. During the afternoon music was supplied by the Canton Church Band, the Grangetown Band the the Taff Vale Workmen's Band. The following were The Awards :— Horse in wagon, trolly, or cart (bickers merchants, builders, or coal aealers)-Heavy, 1, Cardiff Railway Co. 2, J. Bland and Co. 3, Messrs Robinson and David. Light, 1 South Wales Jam Company 2, Messrs W. W. Nell and Co. 3, The Cardiff Railway Co. Horse in wagon, trolly, or cart (hay, corn flour, potato, and fruit merchants)—UeaVy. 1. Messrs John Moon and Sons 2, Messrs Spiller-i and Bakers 3. Messrs E. Thomas and Son. Light, 1, Messrs Spillers and Bakers 2, Mr S. Bara- gwanath 3, Messrs Clements and Co. Horse and hansom—3, Mr A. Hayes, Cottrell Mews. Horse and cart or trap (milk), over 14 hands- 1. Mr F. L. Walker, St. George's: 2, Mr G. Webber, the Moors, Cardiff; 3, Mr J. Spering, Mackintosh-place, Cardiff. Under 14 bands-1, Mr F. L. Walker; 2, Mr D. Rees, Llrvyny- grant 3, Mr L. Rees, LUvynygrant. Horse and cart or trap (bakers)—1, Mr H. Thomas, Cathaya 2, Messrs W. Silvester and Sons, Spiott-road 3. Mr Prosser, Rhymney. Horse and cart or trap (grocers and tea dealers) -1, Mr Wm Morgan, 108, KiDg'ti-road 2, Mr F. J. AUwood, Tabot-street; 3. Messrs E. Snook and Sons, Albany-road. Horse and cart or trap (butebers)-Over 14 hands-I. Mr J. Buckner, Queen-street 2, Mr I James Turner, Splott-road 3, Mr J. John, Cailisle-street. Under 14 handE-l, Messrs Wilraot and Dare, Roath Market 2, Mr E. J. Poole, Bute-street 3, Mr F. Brown, Castle- load. Horse (coal merchants or general hauliers) Hea.vy.-l, Mr Geo, Alden 2, Mr P. Madden I 3. Mr H. Green. Lght-1, Mr H. Green, Rotunda Buildings 2, Messrs A. Coughlin and Sons 3, Messrs the British Coal Company. Horses (Heavy) Cardiff Urban Authority.—1, ."Farmer" 2, Diamond 3, Noble." Horse and Cart or Trap (fruiterers), florists. and greengrocers)—13.2 bands and over.l, Mr S. Smith, Bridge-street; 2, Mr J. Hawkins, Grange- town 3, Messrs Case Brothers, Newport-road. Under 13.2 bands-I. Messrs Gilbert and Sons, Constellation-street; 2, Mr A. Coomer, Working- street 3, Mr W. E Dyke, Kings-road. Horse in Crank axle cait or wagon— aerated water trades-1, Messrs Basker and Elliott, Ltd. 2. Messrs W. Hancock and Co., Ltd. Wine, spirit, ale or stout merchants.—1 and 2, Messrs Hancock and Co., Ltd. 2, Messrs Fulton, Dunlop and Co., Ltd. Horse and Cart or Trap (drapers, house fur- nishers. &c.)—1, Mr Williani Morgan, Gla- morgan-street 2. Mr J. F. Grainger, Working- street 3, Mr A. E. Naish, Qaeen-street. Horse and C'trt or Trap (fish merchants, poulterers, or dealers)-l, Messrs E. Fennell, Qneen-etreet; 2, Mr R. H. Burge, St. John's- sqaare 3, Mr B. Phipps, Little Tredegar-street. Special Prizes. Shire Horse Prizes.-The two silver medals Riven by the Shire Horse Society, London, for the best cart horses used in heavy draught work were awarded to Messrs John Moon and Sons and the Cardiff Railway Company, and the silver medal for the best pair of cart horses used in beavy draught work went, after a keen competi- tion, to Messrs Robinson and David. Cob (over 13.2 and under 14.2) -1, E. Fennell, Queen-street; 2, F.L. Walker, Canton 3, James Turner, Splott-road 4, R. Downey, Bute-road. Over 14.2 an:1 under 15.2 bztnds --I, Ir tIarry Thomas 2, Mr A. E. Naish 3, Mr J. Bnckner z Mr A. Hayes. Mare or Gelding, trotting in harness t)4 hands and arijer)-I, Mr H. Lacey, junior, Clive-street, Grangetown 2,' Mr R. Downey, Bute-read 3, Mr A. Coomer, Working-street. Over 14 hands— 1, Mr A. E. Naish 2, Mr William Morgan, Glamorgan-street 3, Mr James Turner. The Procession through the town was as usual witnessed by large concourses en route. Headed by the bands, the fire engines and brigade, and blind working men, the procession, in which thechieffeature was the large nnmber of motor-vehicles, pro- ceeded through the town to Cathays. thence over the railway bridge to Roath, and through Clif- ton-street and Constellation-street to Westgate- street. Street collections were made in aid of the Cardiff Institute for the Blind. A Lad Injured. Just as the procession was marshalling in the field, a lad was seen jumpingon to the tail end of a lurry. Another lurry turning round at that moment caught him in the small of the back, and the poor fellow was jammed between the two. Dr. De Vere liunt, who was called on the scene, expressed the fear that the lad had sus- tained internal injuries,and ordered his removal to theInfirmary, where he was detained. The lad's nixma is Arthur Giiman, aged 16, living at 8, Emerald-street, and employed as errand boy by the Direct Trading Company.

PON RYPR I DD, The fifth annual May Day show organised by Mr E. Parry-Thomas at Pontypridd took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Park Hotel yard. There was an excellent collection of cart horses. There were ten entties of horses and mares most suitable for hauling purposes. The fir3t prize was awadred to Mr John Evans, The Cottage, Llantwit Vardre, and the second to Mi H. Gar- dener, Tonypandy. There were nine entries in the competition for horses or mares the property of a tradesman or tenant farmer, suitable for underground purposes. Mr Evans, Llantwit Vardre, again secured the first prize, and the second went to Mr Jones, Pwllhelig Farm, Ynysybwl. Mr T. Jones, fruiterer. Pontypridd, took the firist prize fir the best cob, and Mr Evans, Trehafod, second. The prize for the best pony was given for the third year in succession to Mr William Morgan, auctioneer, Trealaw. Subsequently Mr Parry Thomas offered a large number of hors63 for sale. Cart horses realised from £ 40 to £ 6C cobs, from iE25 to 130 I and ponies, from Y,15 to 125.

BRIDGEND. The sixth annual May Day Show under the I' auspices of the Bridgend Chamber of Trade was held on Wednesday in beautiful weather. The entrie? were not quite so numerous as last year, but there was an exceptionally fine lot of horses. The principal winners were :—Contractors—P. Gaylord, Bridgend public authorities, Bridgend Council. Brewers, wine and spirit merchants and aerated water manufacturers (double), Thomas Morgan, Pontyclun Conibear and Jones, Bridg- end ditto (single), Thos. Morgan Augustus Phillips and Co., Port Talbot. Hauliers ani coal dealers, Ben Jones,Bridgend. Milk sellers, R. West, Bridgend C. Moas, Bridgend. Bakers and confectioners, W. H. John, Bridgend G. E. Davies, Bridgend. Grocers and millers (double), Evans,Anthony and Co., Bridgend; D. Williams and Sons, Bridgend. Grocers and millers (over 15 hands), 1. W. Leake, Maes teg T. Rees, Garnlwyd, Maeste*; ditto (ander 15 hands), T. Richards, Maesteg J. L. Stradlinsr, Briflgend. Butchers, E John and Son, Kenfig Hill W. Bead, Maesteg. Furnishers and ironmongers, Price Price, Bridgend Thompson and Shackell. Decorated turn-out, T. Jones, Port Talbot; W. -ç' H. Itndge, Bridgend. Farmer's dog cart, W. Williams, Wick. Livery stables (double), T. Jones, Port Talbot T. Davies, Plasnewydd, Maesteg. Livery stables (single), John James, Bridgend Ernest Holmes, Bridgend. Trades- man's cob, Thomas Thomas, saddler, Bridgend Price Price. Pony. Price Price Llewellyn Llewellyn, Pontyclun. Cob or hack, W. Williams, Wick Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend. Pony. Allan Watts, Llantwit Major Henry Abbott, Bridgenl.

CARDIFF CRICKET CLUB BAZAAR. Pretty Show; Successful Opening. On Wednesday afternoon, at the Park Hall, a four days' bazaar in aid of the Cardiff Cricket Clab New Pavilion Fund was opened by Mr J. H. Brain, captain and hon. sec. of the Glamor- gan County Cricket Club. Should the bazaar fail to reach the expectation of its most sanguine snpporters-who are hoping it will realise quite i3,000—a big financial success has already been achieved, for moat ot the valuable articles have been contributed by sport-lovera and money gifts have been substantial, while the whole of the costs of running the offair are already in hand as the result of the phenomenal success of the East v. West football match, which produced a clear £450. Apart from the iiiip given to cricket by this bazaar, it is gratifying to find that it has been the means of bridging over what iu Cardiff has been the wide gulf separating the sirjter sports, and a feature of the movement has been the hearty support given bv men who previously huve displayed only a casual (if any) interest in cricket, while they have been the leading spirits in local football. The necessity of providing an adequate pavilion with grand stand, shower baths, and dressing-room accommodation has long been keenly felt, but never more so than on the occasion of the Australians' visit of last season. This match invited popular i nterestand provided a stimulus to the committee, who were encouraged by the generous way in which the Cardiff Foot- ball Club met them in guaranteeing against toss by their venture and in lending them their stands. One of the great difficulties was the fact that the Cricket Club, like the Football Club, are tenants of the Cardiff Arms Park only at will, but on hearing that a general movement was being considered for the purpose of raising the funds Lord Bute gave permission for a new building to be erected, and one of the happy results of the association of footballers and cricketers is that a gymnasium large enough tor general football practice will be part of the scheme, so that in the success of the bazaar all athletes of the town and neighbourhood are directly interested. Opening Ceremony. There was a much larger attendance than is usual at Cardiff bazaars at the opening cere- mony. The hall was a pretty spectacle, the stalls being built in the Gothic style, and draped with white and pale green. Two stalls stood out prominently—the general sports' stall and that of the Cardiff F.C. The sports' stall was arranged in front of the orchestra, and above it was represented a wicket with boys playing in appropriate and effective idea. Mr J. ll. Brain was introduced in a happily phrased speech by Mr Fred L. Perry, the chair- man of the Executive Committee, himself one of the oldest members of the Cardiff Club. Mr Brain surprised his intimates by the apti- tude and general cleverness of his speech, which was delivered with easy manner iu conversa- tional style. He has taken little part in the public affairs of the town, bnt when be doep he will not be w:xn:iug in ability to express him- self clearly and forcibiy, yet in interesting style. He referred to the Cardiff Arms Parkas the finest natural cricket ground in the king- dom, and explained how cricketers were handi- capped by the sinail and antiquated, if pic- turesque, pavilion, which met the needs of the old school in what he would call the prehistoric days of cricket in South Wales. He had been associated with the game locally for a long time now, and he was pleased to see a great change in the.popular estimation of the game. For several years the Glamorgan County Club bad shown improved gate receipts, but he expected this season club and county cricket would make a great stride. This made it a necessity for pro vision of more stand accommodation in an up-to- date pavilion, and the reward for all who were doing so much for that bazaar was that they would be helping forward the game by enabling those who loved it to cater for the public, who would soon come to appreciate it quite as much as they did football. (Applause.) He referred specially to the handsome nucleus which had resulted from the football match, East v. West, and paid ^tribute to the hard work done bv the joint secretaries of that match—Mt»ssr'j W. G, Bowden and J. S. Taylor—and alluded to the generosity of the Cardiff Football Club in help- ing it forward, and thanked the players who had provided a pretty and high class game. (Lear, hear.) Everyone connected with the bazaar had been unsacrjjicing so far as time and efforts were concerned, and he cited the chairman, Mr F. L. Perry, and the hon. joint secretaries, Mr W. Y. Board (the deputy town clerk) and Mr A. Gibson, as having worked with whole- hearted enthusiasm. He was a novice at func- tions of that sort, and his stock of adjectives was insufficient to do justice to the ladies, who had excelled themselves in the preparations. (Applause.) In concluding he described himself as one of the has beens," and in response to an emphatic No, no," said he could not truth- fully declare himself, like Dan Leno. as one of the ne-ver wa-s." (Laughter.) Anyhow, he was not yet going to retire from the game, and hoped to have a bright season for club and county. (Applause.) Mr Vernon illn, in proposing a vote of thanks, said they could not forget the great work Mr Brain had done for cricket in these parts. When Mr Brain first came to South Wales cricket was at a low ebb. The old South Wales Club was defunct, and Mr Brain being a player of note created an interest in the local games. That interest was of slow growth, it was true, and as a contrast he referred to the fact that BOmp. 12 or 13 years ago, when Mr Brain succeeded in bringing down Home celebrated players, among them W.G..7 a crowd of about 200 only was attracted, while last year the Australians' match plainly showed that,. given good cricket, nowa- days there was a. local public who would patronise it. (Applause.) Everybod^admitted that South Waliana were sportsmen to the core, and why they should not take up cricket no one could understand. It was simply a matter of properly approaching the crowd and training them up to enjoy the fine phases of what he considered the beat of games. (Hear, hear.) The public they would find would patronise cricket when they were given good cricket, and one of the means to that end was to make provision for the comfort of the spectators and players. (Applause.) Mr Robert Forrest seconded the "IIote of thanks. With a twinkle in his eye he dubbed himself one of the never was's," but in the next breath recited reminiscences of 30 years ago, when he played at St. Fagan's. He was proud to see Mr J. H. Brain, the leader of the cricket of Glamorgan, in his proper place as president of the bazaar. (Applause.) No one was more sur- prised than he at tho speech-making ability shown by Mr Brain, and the county cricket captain could now any day expect a deputation to wait upon him to contest this constituency in the Conservative interest, and if he proved half so good a member of Parliament as he was a cricketer and opener of bazaars his constituency would have a prize. (Laughter and applause.)

CARMARTHENSHIRE CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE. The annual meeting of the Carmarthenshire Chamber of Agriculture was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Wednesday. Mr John Jones, Plaa, Ferryside, was selected presi- dent, and Colonel Lewes, Llvsnewydd, vice- president. At the dinner held at the same hctel Mr Thomas Maddocks, Bailyglas, Mr Joseph N. Williams, Penlanargoed, Mr George Carver, Wenallt, and Mr David Griffiths, Llachdwm, were admitted to membership. Dncussion on "Feeding stuffs and their economic use was introduced by Professor D. D. Williams, Aber- ystwytb. He referred to the mysterious concoc- tions which, unfortunately, were so popular in Wales, and which, in his opinion, largely accounted for their store cattle being sold to English graziers, who reaped a good harvest at the expense of the Welsh. Ho urged farmers to keep the beat stuff possible.

Truth states that the accouchement of the Prl ncess Charles of Denmark is expected to take place in August.

SOUTH WALES NEWS. Bridgend Guardians. At a meeting of the Bridgend Guardians on Saturday, the Ven. Arch. Edmondes presiding, II a vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr Edward Lewis, of Pontycymmer, who was a member of the board for some years. Mr Howell Williams was appointed to succeed the deceased gentleman on the Assessment Com- mittee by 23 votes to 19 for Mr T. C. Jones. The Alterations Committee was instructed to take the necessary steps to erect anew]infirmar.y, vagrants' ward, and other additions to the house, including day rooms for men and old women. Eisteddfod at Waunarlwydd. An Eisteddfod, presided over by Mr David Williams; Llanelly, took place at Zicn Chapel, Waunarlwydd, on Saturday. Mr T. H. Jones, of Pontardtilais, adjudicated, and the Rev. T. J. Davies conducted. Successful competitors:- J. Myrddin Thomas, Mary John, M. A. John, Sophia Jenkins, Elizabeth A. Griffiths, Glyn Arthr.r, Glvn Jones,Margaretta, Thomas, Gabriel Morgan, WTilliam Roberts, Hannah Morgan, Anna M. Thomas, Victor Evans. The chief choral prize was won bv the Ystrad-road Choir, Fforestfach, under the baton of Mr John Thomas. Trevethin Schoo! Board. The Trevethin School Board on Tuesday re- solved to issue a precept for £2,500 to cover expenditure to September 1st next. Mr James T. Hewett, Pontnewynydd, was appoiuted attendance officer. It was resolved to open the new schools at Lower Gardiffaith on May 25th. A good deal of discussion took place aa to the price for letting the Varteg Schools. Mr T. H. Deakin, Varteg strongly urged that the board should not increase their charges, as it would drive miners to hold meetings in public-houses, The question was referred to a committee. Dr. Mullighan had ordered the closing of Varteg Schools for 18 dayn owing to measles. Neath Nursing Association. At a committee meeting of thia association, held on Monday, Nurse Thorpe reported for the month of April 14 case taken off books, 42 new cases, ?98 visits paid. 12 convalescents, and two deaths. Nurse Jenkins reported for the same period 11 cases taken off books, eight new cages, 315 visits paid, eight convalescents, and three deaths. The following gifts were received during the month :—Clothing from Mrs W. Davis and Mrs Green, o.d linen from Mrs Gibbins, maga- zines from Mr Moriey, nourishment from Mrs W. Davis and Mrs Card. Cardiff Boys Life Brigade. A church parade was held at the Cowhridge- road (Cardiff) Bible Christian Methodist Church on Sunday. The 1st and 2nd Companies of the Boys Life Brigade and the 8th Company Boys j Brigade met in Westgate-street and marched to the Cowbridge-road Church. The total number was 80. Officers in con maud were —Sth Com- j pany Boy 3 Brigade, Caplain J. Coleman 2nd, Company Boys Life Brigade, Captain W. Davis and Lieutenant Warren 1st Company Boys Life Brigade, Captam J. I. Pepperell, St. John Ambulance Association. Christchurch Bells. The Rev. H. L Harrison, vicar, presided at a meeting of the Bells Committee, Christchurch, near Newport, on Monday night. The sub-committee reported that Mr E. Davies had suggested it would be a pity to get rid of the two old bells in the tower, as they were hung in 1651 in honour of the Restoration. They had received from Messrs Mean; and Stainbank an estimate for a peal of I five bells, including the two already in the tower, the sum being jS337 10s. It was decided to appeal forsubscriptions. Christchurch Tower dates from the llth century, and is a landmark for many miles around. Lighting of Neyland. Mr J. Skone presided on Monday evening over a meeting of Neyland Council. It was reported that negotiations with the Pembroke Dock and Town Gas Company for the public lighting of Neyland had been broken off by the Gas Com- pany because the Urban Council would not accept a draft agreement which contained no guarantee as to the purity and illuminating power of the gas. It was resolved to ask the Board of Trade, as the Gas Company had re- fused to comply with the provisions of their pro- visional order, to transfer the order to the Urban Council. Police Courifor Bargoed. The Bargoed Chamber of Trade on Tueaday night resolved to appeal to the County Joint Committee to establish a Police Court at Bar- goed. On a court being established at Abercynon about six j ears ago the one held at Pontlottyn was abandoned, and cases from that district have now to go to Merthvr. It was resolved to ap- peal to the Lord-Lieutenant of the connty to grant additional magistrates resident at Bargoed. Ammanford Council Election. The first election of this new Urban Council took place on Monday. Result:—Elected—D. Jcbn Jones, 374; E. Hewlett, 365 W.N. Jones, 352 John Morgan, 345 John Davie3, 327 Colonel Morris, 315 Rvan Evans, 311 Henry ¡ Davies, 302 S. Callard, 300 William Jones, 285 D. Goerge, 270 "William Rees, 263 Tom, Fletcher, 256; John E. Joaes, 246; Evan I Jonej, 241. Wedding Delayed. A wedding at Clydach, near Swansea, has been delayed by an accident. The weddincr party had assembled at the appointed time. bnt- no ii»''cle- groom turned 1:1p. Some hoars latei he appeared and explained that while leaving the colliery in which he worked there was a fall of coal. Postal Appointments. The Postmaster-General has appointed Mr F. T. Chapman, chief clerk at Kingston-on-Thames, to be postmaster at Aberdare. and Mr R. Wil- liams, postmaater of Dolgelly,ha3 been appointed postmaster of Denbigh. Wedding at Ferndale. The marriage of Mr W. D. Rees, veterinary surgeon, Feridale, Mardy, and Porth Collieries, and Edith. the" youngest daughter of Mr Walter Jones, Ferudale. took place at the English Wes- Jeyan Church. Ferndale, on Wednesday. The Rev. D. A. Rees, assisted by tho Rev. W. A. Leach, officiated. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Thomas and Miss Carry Rees. After the I ceremony a reception was held in a marquee on the grounds of Ferncliffe House. L.G.B. Inquiry at Llandovery. On Wednesday; at the Town Hall, Llandovery, an inquiry was held by Mr M. K. North, inspec- tor under the Local Government Board, into the application of the Town Council for permis- sion to borrow £1,100 and £220 for laving ont the cattle maiket and the purchase of the meat market. Opposition to the proposal was expressed by Mr C. Bishop, solicitor. Swansea Assessments. Though a month has elapsed since the approval of the Swansea supplementary valuation lists, by means of which a large number of the assess- ments of the licensed houses were increased, no appeals have yet been received. Oystermouth Sewerage System. The annual meeting of Oystermouth District Council was held on Tuesday evening, when Mr W. Williams was elected chairman, ana Mr John Harris vice-chairman. Tho surveyor pre- sented a report dealing with the sewerage sys- John Harris vice-chairman. Tho 6urveyor pre- sented a report dealing with the sewerage sys- tem, the sources of pollution on the shore, and the remedial measures necessary. It was de- cided that the surveyor should take tidal obser- ) vations through a full cycle of the tides. Merthyr and Dowlais Choir. Mr Harry Evans (conductor, and the Merthyr and Dowlais Choir leave Merthyr this morning on their visit to London. to take part in the concert in connection with the annual meetin of the Ladies' League to-night and the Welsh concert at the Queen's Hall on Friday night, Pontypridd School Board. At Wednesday's meeting of this Board the arrangement agreed to at the recent conference between the District Council and the board, when the representatives of the latter promised to consult the Council before proceeding with any extensions or new buildings during the remaining period of their office, was unanim- ously confirmed. Haverfordwest Guardians' Clerk. The Haverfordwest Board of Guardians on Wednesday passed a vote of condolence with the family of the late clerk (the Mayor of Haverford- west, Mr R. A. G. James). To the position of superintendent registrar of births, marriages,and deaths for the Haverfordwest Union, rendered vacant by his death. Mr J. E. H. Rogers (the late Mr James's assistant) WAS appointed by 37 votes, the other candidates being Mr W. E. Morse, 5 Mr H. J. E. Price, 4 Mr W. J. Jones, 4 and Mr H. J. Evans Milford, 0. Mr Rogers was appointed clerk to the Rural District Council pro tem. Organ Recital at Cardiff. On Wednesday afternoon Mr H. A. Branscombsi of Liverpool, gave an organ recital at Tredegar- viUe Baptist Church in aid of the organ fund. Mr Brauscombe possesses rare talent a3 an organist, and his playing was greatly enjoyed. There was a much better attendance in the even- ing, when Mr Branscombe gave another recital, being assisted by Mr Alfred Dunlop. of Llandaff Cathedral, whose vocal contributions were much appreciated. Goldcroft Common. At Caerleon Council meeting 011 Tuesday night Mr T. Parry drew attention to the Goldcroft Concmon. travelling showmen being allowed to remain on the land for weeks at a time to the annoyance of residents near. Several members referred to the nuisances committed on the fair ground during the past week. Residents near the common bad complained to councillors of the disgusting scenes. Mr Parry suggested that the Council should approach Lord Tredegar, who was lord of the manor, with a view to the Council enclosing the common as a small park. Ulti- mately the clerk was requested to report on the position of the Council. Caerleon Council. At the annual meeting of the Caerleon Council on Tuesday night Mr W. Welsford was elected chairman and Mr H, Crease vice-chairman. Mr J. H. Taylor, chairman of the orks Committee, characterised the committee system of the Coun- cil as a complete failure. In the past year he had been unable to get members to attend committee meetings to consider reports of officials. These members had, however, individually waited upon ¡ ¡I people who had been reported, with the result that he, as chairman, had been accused of per- I sonally attaciiing the people whose interests were affected. It was decided that in future the committee should be formed of the whole Council. Barry Rifle Club. The third monthly shootfor places in the medal competition'in connection with this club took placo on Tuesday, Messrs E. G. Williams and F. E. Murrell being the winners with 56 and 55 points respectively. Promenade Concert at Cardiff. The opening promenade concert of the season took place in the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening, when the band of the 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment, under the directiop of Bandmaster Jobnson,perfonued an excellent pro- gramme of music. Considering the threatening r state of the weather there was alare attendance. Whist Drive at Cardiff. Councillor and Mrs James Robinson organised a successful whist drive, which took place at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of St. Martin's Church, Roath Park. The promoters were assisted by Mrs Gns Francis and a committee of ladies associated with the church. A large party was present, and a pleasant evening spent. The vicar was absent owing to illness in his family. The prize- winners were; -Ladieh--1, Mrs Miller. 173 2, MisMcEwen, 172 3, Miss Weeker, 172 4, Mrs L. M. Carrol, 171 5, Elsie T. Thomas, 171. Gentlemen—J, Mr H. Hayman, 180 2, Mr W. Edwards, 178 3, Mr A. C. Seaward, 177 4, Mr P. Hirst, 176. Forest Bazaar at Barry Dock. On Wednesday fternoon a two-days bazaar was opened at the Bible Christian Chapel. Barry Dock, by Councillor J. A. Hughes. The interior of the building represented a forest, a.nd pre- sented a picturesque appearance. The proceeds go towards the nucleus of a fund for the erection of a new chapel building. Councillor Hughes expressed a hope that the day was not far distant when all branches of the Methodist Church would become united. The Rev. Arthur Hancock, Cardiff, proposed a vote of thanks to Councillor Hughes. The bazaar will be opened to day by 1Y{rs Aaron Davies, wife of the Rev. Aaron Davies, D,D. Ladies' Choir for Barry. On Tuesday evening a meeting of lady vocalists at Barry decided on forming a ladies' choir. The following officers were elected — Conductors, Messrs D. Farr and J. Lloyd; ac- companist, Miss M. E. Evans treasurer, Mu j John, Barry Dock registrar. Miss Jones, Trinity street secretary, Miss Owen, 6, Park Avenue, Barry. Abergavenny Horse Show. Mr Reginald Herbert presided over the annual meeting of the Aberavenny Horse Show aud Agri- cultural Society on Wednesday. He was unani- mously re-elected, but asked for a fortnight to consider the question, and briefly and feelingly referred to the friction that existed in connection with the Monmouthshire Hunt, the mastership of which he bad rccpntly resigned. Rhymney District Council. The Rhymney District Council on Wednesday elected Mr W.R.Jackson chairman, and Captain T. Edwards vice-chairman. A mortgage for £7,500 for the new road to Abertysswg was sealed. It was agreed to keep the lamps lit until 11.30 at night. Cardiff Christian Workers. The 33rd monthly meeting of Christian workers of all sections for united prayer and fellowship was held at the Police Institute on Saturday. Mr Richards (Sailor's Rest) read selections from Mr T. Hogben's "Far B2n," The One by One Method of Soul Winning," The Rev, Principal Edwards, D.D., read a very instructive and forcible paper on Holy Stewardship," with special reference to the su bject of "Proportionate and Systematic Giving of the Lord's Portion." The following took part in the meeting:—Mrs Pickett, Mr T. L. Griffiths, Mr Locke (Mission- ary Sailors' Rest, Port Said), and others. There was a large attendance. Child Drowned at Llandaff. An inquest was held on Monday at the Railway Hotel, Llandaff Yard. before Mr E. B. Reece, coroner, on the body of a child five years of age, named Vernon Reginald Bntler, whose parents live at 1, Hazelhurst-road, Llandaff Yard. On Friday evening the little fellow was playing with others on the canal bank, and fell iuto the water and was drowned. A verdict of Acci- dental death" was returned. Monmouth Rates. The qoarterly meeting of Monmouth Town uouncil was held on Monday, the Mayor (Councillor BailJie) presiding. The treasurer's estimate for the ensuing year requiring a rate of 4s 6d in the as against 4s 2d last year, was approved. The Corporation had expended jE17 on repairs to the interior of the Infectious Diseases Hospital which Lord Llangattock pre- sented to the town. The Cierk reported the receipt of a cheque for that amount from his Lordship, and a vote of thanks was passed unanimously. The electric light report for the pasl year showed a net prolit of JE330. Ponthir Water Suppiy. The annual meeting of the Pontypool Rural District Council was held at Usk on Monday. Mr William Marfell was elected chairman, and MrR. W. Spencer vice-chairman. The Chair- mall, with Messrs Turner, Griffin, and the Clerk (MrT. Watkins), wore appointed to deal with an agreement relative to the laying of water pipes for ;be Ponthir and Wain water supply. The chatman, vice-chairman, and Mr Turner were appointed to meet a committee of the Llan- tarram Urban District Council as to the bouadaiy and widening of a road a.t Pont- newydd. At a competitive concert held at Bethesda Chapel, Velindre, the prize in the champion solo competition was won by Mr W. T. Rees. The adjudicator was Mr C. Meudwy Davies, Llanelly. At the Mountain Ash Horse Show yesterday a chestnut gelding from the Gwalia Stnd Farm took the first prize in the 15 hands class, "Move- ment" from the same stud, the first iu the 1.).2 handi class, and a dark chestnut pony the first in the class for ponies under 12.2 hands. Mr aud Mrs Leon, The Laurels, Porthcawl, formerly of Cardiff, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday. On Monday Porthcawl enjoyed eight and three-quarter of sunshine. At tbe rreetin of tho Brynmawr Chamber of Trade on Tuesday the secretary was instructed to inaugurate a building club under the auspices of the Chamber, and to enter into negotiations for tho acquirement of suitable sites. The Bedwellty School Board on Tuesday appointed to the headmistressship of Georgetown Girls' School, Tredegar, Miss A. Lewis, Troed- rhiwgvair. On Monday the Welsh Wesleyans of the Aber- •dare Circuit, consisting of the churches of Hir- wain, Aberdare, Aberaman, Mountain Ash, and Penriiiwceiber held their annual singing festival at Aberdare. The conductor was Professor T. D. Edwards, Pontypridd. The presidents were the Revs. D. Morgan, Mountain Ash, and Ll. A. Jones, Hirwain. George Cooke.a private of the local Volunteers, was buried on Wednesday afternoon at St. Peter's Churchyard. Blaenavon. At a. meetingof the Cardiff Propertv Commi ttee on Wednesday the tender of Messrs Turner and Sons, amounting to JEI98, for erecting two weighbridge offices, one on North-road and the othej: at Broadway, was accepted.

CANADIAN STRIKE EXTENDING. Toronto, Tuesday.—The strike iu Montreal is affecting this city. To-day the Grand Trunk Railway refused to accept freight for Montreal either for foreign shipment or for local delivery. The Canadian Pacific only accepts freight at owners risk of delay. It J probable that team- sters of this city numbering oearly 506 will go on strike to-morrow unless they are conceded an advance of wages. Nearly 3,000 men connected with the bnildrpg trades are already on strike. There are prospects of a. long and deter,nine:1 struggle.—Renter. Arrangements are being quietly made at Liver- pool to send 1,000 dock labourers to Montreal if necessary, shipowners being determined to resist the demands of the dockers ou strike there. The men are offered 36s per week.

HIS NAME WAS DEATH. Few more cheerful men live than the bearer of this sinister name. Mr Charles Death Jives near this sinister name. Mr Charles Death Jives near the Buckminster ironstone mine at Lewstein, Lincolnshire. How his life was saved from im- minent peril is related by him in the Grantham Advertiser Three years ago I was attacked moltt severely with sciatica, and had it not been for Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people I believs I should not now be alive. The pain extended from the hip to the foot, giving iqtense pain, and quite incapacitated me for work." Mr Death went on to say that he had medical treatment 01 the usual kind for six months. He also used out- ward applications, but without effect. At last in his extremity Dr. Williams' pink pills were tried, and he soon found that at last he had something which touched the seat of his pain. and gave him relief. Before finishing the first box he was considerably better. Before the third was empty the pain had gone, and he was able to report himself as completely cured. The pills are not purgative, but, on the contrary, strength- I' ening. Tho third box was finished bv his wife. who was then suffering from severe headache, and I who thought that what removed pain in one part of the body might also eradicate it in another. She was right the pill3 gave her complete relief. Mr Death is an active man of 38 years of age. and has since what he regards as his wonderful recovery, had no recurrence of his trouble, and is as strong and vigorous as ever. This straightforward and manly testimony was unhesitatingly given, with the full knowledge that it would be published to the world. So many people have found in Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people a cure for rheumatism, sciatica, paralysis, the ailments that especially afflict ladies, anaemia, kidney disease, and skin eruptions, that the roll of those who bear cheer- ful testimony to the merits of the genuine pills, and who never fail to warn the public against substitutes, grows daily longer. Dr. Williams' medicine company. Holborn Viaduct, London, send the genuine pills post free for two shillings nd ninepence. There are few places in Britain where inquiry will not elicit confirmation of their value, and the best advice we cm give to i all who do not know them ia; Aek your {neighbours."

CARDIFF. Mary Ann-street Courtesies. — At Cardiff on Saturday William Fraser (34) aud Cassie Bond were charged with unlawfully assaulting aui beating fJarriet Chapman at Mary Ann-street on April 14ch. Prosecutrix stated that she was sitting on a doorstep in Mary Ann-street. The male oefendant twice knocked off her bat, and she got up to ask him what he meant, when ttie female defendant knocked her down and the male defendant kicked her. Prose- cutrix denied that she was the aggressor- Evi- dence was given of previous convictions against the defendants, and Fraser was fined 40s and costs or one month and Bond 20s and costs or 14 days. Dishonest Servant Sent to Gaal.—Emma Yeo (22) was charged with stealing a number, of articles of clothings value £.5, the property of her mistress, Mary Emma Gilbert, from the Adams- clown;note1 on the 1st inst. Prisoner, who has been in court before, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. Saturday Xight in the Hayes. — Cor- nelius Moore was furiously lighting in the Bayes on Saturday night, and a large crowd looked on. P.C.George Preece interposed, so did Moore's companions, who succeeded in separ- ating him fiom his opponent. But Moore's blood was up, with the result that he appeared at Cardiff Police Court on Monday charged with assaulting Preece, who said prisoner batted him in the stomach, almost wind- ing him. Moore got under him, and made repeated efforts to throw him over his head. Prisoner was now very penitent. He had not, he said, been drunk for five years. His age on the charge sheet was given as 21. Couct- sergeant Davies put in nine previous appear- ances, and accused was fined 10s and costs, or 14 days. The Man With the Cigars.—Robert Tre- I harne. aged 27, was in Bridge-street on Satur- day night with coat pockets that seemed suspiciously bulky to P.C. Dix. What have you got there?" asked Dix. What's that to" you ?" retorted Treharne. In the end Tre- harne drew out four boxes of cigars, two from each pocket, lie told Dix he found them near thn Heathcot Hotel, between Lianbradach and Caerphilly. Treharne was now charged with having in his possession cisrars supposed to have been 3tolen. The police are anxious to find the owner, and prisoner was remanded for a week. Scene in Grangelown,—Harry O'Connor (22) was charged at Cardiff on Tuesday with inflicting bodily harm on Maigaret DaDse on the 27th ult. Prisoner, according to prosecutrix, called at her house in Compton- street about 9.30 in the evening, demanding her to open the door, or he would" wreck the house." lie broke the panel of the doer with a hammer, and on getting inside hit prosecutrix on the hand with the weapon. After this prisoner brought a number of men and women to her house, and broke her home clean up." Prosecutrix, under cross-examination by Mr Meyrick, became very excited, and the magistrates adjourned the case until to-day. Poor ftlilk.—Sarah Brown, of Planet-street, was fined 40s and coots, or 14 days, for selling milk from which 16 per cent. of tho butter fat had been abstracted. Defendant alleged that she sold the milk exactly as she bought it. The Alleged Aggressor.—Andrew Foley (30j was charged with assaulting Geatano Fraucisco Veira. on board the British ship Extroor whilst at Hamburg on the 15th ult. Mr Raymond Sullen (instructed by Mr Harold Lloyd) defended. Pro- secutor alleged prisoner belaboured him with a hot poker and hit him in the face until the blcod flowed. Mr Raymond Allen, for the defence, urged that prosecutor was the aggressor, and called evidence to this effect. The magistrates discharged prisoner. Rogue and Vagabond.—At Cardiff on Wednes- day Charles Menitt :321 was charged with unlawfully and knowingly Jiving in part on the earnings of a woman's shame at Cardiff. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to hard labour for two months. Beer Jar in Court. — Some amusement was caused by John Williams, boarding house master, of Sophia-street, who struggled into the witness-box with a large beer far wrapped round with several newspapers. There was a claim of fl 3s 6d against him for beer supplied. He admitted that at different times he had been supplied by the plaintiff (Mr Atchibald Fuser, Sopiiia-Btreet) with the nine cases of beer and three bottles of beer, and contended that he paid, for the beer as it was delivered at his door, except two cases of beer he received at Christmas. Holding the jar above his head with an effort the defendant sa.id to plaintiff, this your jar ?" —Plaintiff I cannot see it.—Defendant lowered the jar. and having carefully removed the paper wrappings, repeated his question. Plaintiff said it was not his jar.- Judge Owen remarked that the jar was not mach good to anybody, and told the defendant he must pay the sum claimed, and take his rubbish away from the court.

NEWPORT. Scene at a Workmen's Hotel. — Jeremiah Healey, an old man, appeared at Newport Police Court on Monday after having spent Saturday to Monday in the cells. Heaie.y went to the Workmen's Hotel, Dock-street, on Satur- day, aud having talren more tha,na little drink he was unusually talkative. Tom Shenton, who was taking his tea, would not join in the con- versation, and Healey struck him a violent blow in tho face, cutting his forehead, causing him to fall backwards against the wall. Healey was fined 40s, or a s imprisonment. Expensive Drinks.—William Jones, of 40, Vivian-street, was tined 208 for a. breach of the new Licensing Act by procuring drink for a drunken person at the Victoria Hotel, Corpora- tion-road, on the 2J3t ult., and William Shorney, Ol Somerton Cottages, waa fined 103 and costs for being drunk on the occasion. The men went into the hotel together, Shorney, who was the shorter of the two; walking behind. Jones called and paid for two pints of beer, and was in the act of handing one to Shorney whou P.C. Bailey appeared, and Shorney put tho beer on the counter and left ihe house. Potent Small Beer.—John Gallivan. haulier, of Moulders-court. Newport, who is on the black list, was sentenced to two mouths' imprisonment at Newport on Wednesday for being drunk and disorderly and assaulting P.C. Cowlin. Gallivan, who declared that he hal only taken some" small beer of his own make," created a scene in Shaftesbury-street, and struggled violently when arrested and tried to kick the officer. Margaret Franklin, a. young woman, who had been an inmate of the Brentry Inebriates' Elome for three years, was also sentenced to two months' imprisonment for smashing the window of her father's house in Argyle-street in the early hours of Wednesday. Unfit for Human Food.—George Huuk, of 9, Canon-street, a well-known Usbside fish haw- ker, was fined 40s for exposing for sale fish unfit for human food. Inspector Spencer Jones explained that Buck purchased stale fish from Newport fishmongers, and retailed it in the working-class districts of Newport. Witness inspected the fish, which weighed 1401b., and found that some of it was rotten, that all of it was stale and unfit for food. It was seized and destroyed.

llANDAFF. Assaulting a Railway Official.—At Llandaff on Monday William Burko. a resident of St. Fagan's, was charged with assaulting Chas. Tatem, a ticket collector at the Ely Railway Station. Mr R, H. Parsons, from the office of Messrs Vachell and Co., Cardiff, appeareJ for the prosecution. Abont 11 p.m. on the night of 7th February defendant was seen by complainant attempting to climb the railings at the station. He was remonstrated with. when he struck the complainant several times. Defendant was fined 408 and coats,

BARRY. Drunk at Penarth on Sunday. A man named John Gibbs, described as a carpenter, was brought up in custody at Barry Police Court on Monday charged with being clrunk on the premises of the Plymouth Hotel at Penarth on Sunday. Sergeant James Davies said that on a visit to the hotel be found the man there in a very drunken 8ta.te, quite incapable of taking care of himself. A line of 5s, or five days' im- prisonment, was imposed

CAERPHILLY. Rudry Colliers' Claim. — At Caerphilly on Tuesday Mr Bruce (Messrs Waiter Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas) mentioned a. case which had been pending for some time. and yi which about 170 workmen sued Messrs Llewellyn a.nd Co., of the Rudry Collies.y. for wages dun. He taid that all the available property had been sold, and, so far as his clients were concerned. there could be no object in seeking a further adjournment. He therefore asked for a. dismissal of the summonses. This was granted. Air Guns "and Licences.—Wm. Mildon a.nd Alfred Hopkins were charged, at the instance of the Inland Revenue, for whom Mr T. Mathew, supervisor, Cardiff, appeared, with using a gun without a licence. Mr T. F. Cross gave evidence. Defendants stated it was an air gun. They pro- duced the advertisement of the makers, which stated that No licence was needed." Defen- dants were each fined 5s and costs. The super- visor was requested to communicate with the makers of the gun as to the advertisement. Came Late.—Edward Jone3, iron cutter, Caer- leon, sued the Waterloo Tinplate Company, Machen, for JE6 in lieu of notice. Mr Digbv Powell defended. Complainant said that on the morning of April 6th he tendered a month's notice to leave. He was stopped the same evening, and he now claimed four weeks' wages at 30s per week. The manager told him he was stopped because he came late to work. Case dismissed. Cardiff Man's Offence —John 11. Williams, Cardiff, a respectably-dressed man, who was said to be a traveller in the tea trade, was fined 40* and costs for committing an offence in the I waiting-room of the Bargoed Station. He was also fined 10s and costs for being drunk.

SWANSEA. Charge of Breaking Into a House.—Thomas George Dalling, of 27. Gorse-road, and WID; John McAdams, of 23, Gibbett Hill, described as labourers, were charged with breaking into the dwelling-house of Mrs Willis and stealing some bread, meat, groceries, &c. The men were seen to enter the bouse by a little girl while Mrs Willis was out and Mr Willis was in bed. On the application of the police a remand was granted. Removing Pigs Without a Licence.Thomas Davies, pig dealer, of Llanelly, was summoned for removing pigs into Glamorgan from Carmar- thenshire contrary to regulations. Evidence was given that immediately defendant found a licence was necessary he took the pigs tack. Under these circumstances defendant was only ordered to pay the costs, 4s 6d. A Mean Tto'ef t.—Finlay Beer, fisherman, of tin

IAIUNG CARDIFF WOMEN AND [i Sla.ter9s Blond Maying Tablets "¡,> "'õ. -=.=.w: D Bad Circulation, Weakness and Fainting Cared at Roath. r Further strong evidence of the unequalled power of Dr. Slater's Blood Tablets is L- contained in the realistic story related to a, Cardiff reporter by Mrs D. Brown, of the Lrocer 's shop at 18G, Broadway, Roath. I was ailing," said she, for three years. My health seemed to JJI broken down gradually, and was worse last yeir. My blood and the circulation were bad, caused my limbs to have hardly any life in them. I grew too weak to stand behind the counter, J even had to have a stool to kneel on all day. It was a perfect torture. My appetite was gone, and l what food I did take seemed to putrefy in my body and make me blown up. My bowels we" I congested. My strength coutinued to dwindle away and at length I coald not do my washing. I bad ;11"11.1ØO, I I -I ¡ I Too weak to stand behind the coualcr." a long time done part oi is sitting { but now my arms were weak and useless. I could neither cook nor sfl j or put anything right in the honse. had pains all over my body, and vro utterly miserable. A severe jnfluenZ cold increased the debility, and summer I found myself so seriously J that I expected to die and my fat" was hastily summoned from the Nor* Later ou I did manage to leave mf j*e°' bnt could hardly crawl and at nigh1» partition between the bedrooms hadto removea, so that help could immea atelv be given if I became worss." Mr C. Winter, her lather, whO( present, bore this out, and added, She was so pale and bloodless that she looked as if she was lying there dead," Yes," resumed Mrs Brown, I b ot a drop of blood in my body, and øsI inibs were so u-elesssornetimestb. t iieared mortification. Ail day I half-dazed. and was hardly able to understand what was said to me. my weakness I often fainted away altogether. But it is astonishing what a change lias come me after taking Dr. Slater's Blood Making Tablets. I did not get much relief at first, but felt more strength entering mv body, and I had more warmth, probably the result of newly-crea rich red blood in my veins. I begaa to eat better, and feel more life and rtrength in mv mus The ease with which J was soon able to get about surprised me. I could once more attend to shop all day without being tired, the distressing fainting sensation disappeared, the colour ca back to my cheeks, aud I began to nut on flesh. Now I am feeling wonderfully cured, a^a j so convinced that 1 owe this to Dr Slater's Blcod Making Tablets and no other^ medicine,tba have rocorxmn.mled -r»r>y of my fr:r>nds, and with tho bes; results. CabkTfoTtbc Blood!! "FME production of a natural blood builder I and natural nerve tonic in the substance I of Dr. Iater's Blood Making Tablets ranks amongst B the greatest achievements in the new century. The H Tablets contain what is undoubtedly the greatest 9 blood former yet discovered, and have the distinction H of being more than an ordinary medicine—they are B a natural "food" for blood, brain, and body, and H possess the invaluable power of ridding the system H -Z!, of all diseases due to weak, watery, or impure H blood. Anaemia, Debility, Neuralgia, Rheumatism B was Pimples, and such nervous diseases as -St. Vitus* B H ^ance an<J Locomotor Ataxia all yield to this fl || medicine which is a blood purifier as well as a blood B j|| former. Dr. Slater's Tablets are not a purgative, B ll they do not weaken in any way, but build up the B |P system from the beginning. Thus each Tablet B ||| swallowed after a meai virtually represents so much B 11 new, rich, energising blood,added direct to the system B j|| The virtue of SSater?s Tablets is that they B jjp do Watiis'e's wofk in Natura's own way. H fill ?er k°x>.large size 11/- (containing 5 2/9 boxes for the price of 4), hB ||| or all clieuiists, or direct, for the same price, from the Slater Laboratories, Spa SnaeasBa; BujiaiaaiSs r intf I r. va

N EATH. Alleged Theft.-—Evan Morgan and Thomas Davies, hauliers, Ystradgvulais, were charged with stealing a light bav mare, value £10, the j property of MrE. EvansBevau, at 8even Sisters, on the 4th inst. Prisoners were committed to the Quarter Sessions, bail being accepted.

BRIDGEND. Matches n he Mine.—Wm. Parfitt and Wm. Davies, colliers, of Maesteg, were charged with it. broach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. De- fendants were employed at the Maesteg Deep I Colliery. Four matches and two pieces of cigarette were found in Parfitt'* waistcoat pocket while he was at work, and a clay pipe in that of Davies. Parfitt was sent to prison for 10 days and Davies was fined JE2. Committed for Triii.-Gonier Jones and Wm. -'John Morgan, tramps, were committed to the Sessions on a charge of stealing a silver watch from a man at Llanharran.

PONTYPOOL Daughter Prosecutes Her Mother.—At Ponty- pool on Saturday Mary Ann Stone. Ponty- pool, was summoned by her married daughter. Elizabeth Mills, Osborne-road, for assault. A number of witnesses were called to prove the assault. The mother pleaded nor. guilty, and ¡' alleged she only went to fetch her own jacket I which her daughter was wearing. She was fined 10s.

TREDEGAR. Collier's Mean Trick.—Before Messrs E. J. Williams and J. Stanfield, James Henry King, collier, New Treclegar, was summoned for at- tempting to obtain 2s, the moneys of Thomas Evans, by altering the mark of a tram of ccal at I New Tredegar on April 27th. Mr Nicholas (Messrs Walter Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas, Pontypridd) appeared to prosecute on behalf of I the New Tredegar branch of the Miners' Federa- tion. Henry Moore deposed to taxing defendant with changing the initials and number, and he replied, Never mind, I'll put the number back." George Yorwerth, under-manager, said that when he spoke to defsndant he replied that he had done it innocantly Defendant now pleaded guilty. The Bench inflicted a tine of £ 10, or two months' imprisonment in default of dis- tress. A Case Dismissed.—James Evrini p6), collier, Thomas-street, Gilfach, was charged with at- tempting to obtain, by means of false pretences, the sum of 2s 6d, the moneys of Edmund llosser, by fraudulently altering the mark ou a trarr, of coal, with intent to defraud, at the Powell- Duffryn Colliery on the 24th April last. Mr Nicholas, Pontypridd, appeared for the prosecu- tion, and Mr Harold Lloyd defended. It was alleged that the prisoner rubbed out prosecutor's number and placed his own on the tram. Mr Harold Lloyd raised a point of law, and the case was dismissed.

ABERDARE. Mother aud Magistrate, At Aberdare on Tuesday David Woods, of Cwmanan, was I cummoned for being drunk and disorderly. Upon the case being called a woman stepped up to the bar, when the following col- loquy took place .—The Stipendiary Who are you ? l am his mother.—Where is your son ? J He is gone to work.—But we don't want^ to see j you you were not drunk were you ? No. air indeed I was not. I was never iu rtich a place as this before.—Stipendiary Oh, well, we will I adjourn the case for a week. We don't want you to come here again.-M,other: Will you grant me a favour, sir, and let me pay for him to-day ? Stipendiary No, we don't know anything about favours here; in fact, we don t know the mean- I in of the word.—Mother Indeed, air, I got the money to pay, and I walked over the mountain from Mardy this morning.—Stipendiary t am very sorry for you, but your son must appear him- self- Kinging the Surgerv Bell.—A lad named James being summoned for ringing the surgery bell of Dr. Evan Jones, J.P., the doctor asked 5 that the charge be withdrawn. The Stipendiary, however, said that he looked upon these offences I on the part of YOllng people and children as serious ones, and in any future case of the I kind he would inflict the full fine of 40s a.nd > costs. A fine of 10s was inflicted.

i PONTYPRIDD. George Matthews, a Pontypridd mason, was s on Wednesday sent to prison for a month for » naglectiut. to pay iC3 14s. arrears for the main- tenance of his son, who is in Neath Reformatory t School. j Hopkinstown Wounding Case.—At Polity- « 1 pridd oo Wednesday David Thomasi a collier, of Distillery-row, Hopkinstown, was brougtoj up from Cardiff Gaol on the charge of hav'Dft wounded his wife. Superintendent Cole that Mrs Thomas had been removed to Infirmary and was unable to attend. The defol" dant was remanded in custody for another week.

BRYNMAWR. Cowardly Asrault.- Enoch Grice, hawket, Llanelly, near Brynmawr, was fined 40s, or one month. and bound over in £5 to keep the Peaeo for twelve months, for assaulting Nora Taylor, Hitchman's-court

THE LATE MR HANBURY. Funeral and Memorial Service. The funeral of the late Mr Hanbury took place at 11am, Staffordshire, on Tuesday afternooUi in the presence of a vast assembly of sorrowing friends. The body had been brought from Lo>>" don, and laid in the armoury at 11am Hall P6. ing interment. A heavy mist and drizzling ra»^ at noon tended to obscure the loftv hiitsove, looking the vaHey in which the churchyard 0 Ilam is situate. The body was borne to the gra^ by employees from Cannock Chase CollierieO, in which deceased was largely interested. The cortege was received at the north porch of t JL church by Canon Gepp, of Norwich, the Rev- G. Hopkins, vicar of Ilam, the Rev. H. Stuart, vicar of Cannock, and the Rev. J. Youn' rector of Blore. The Prime Minister was repre- sented by Lord Newport.. < In bringing up the report of the TechnIC. Committee of the Monmouthshiro County Coun- cil on Wednesday tho Deputy Chairman ref !;o the recent visit of the late Right Hon. R. Hanbury to Monmouthshire, and Ito the £ interest the bon. gautlewan took in all matte affecting agriculture. Ho moved that the Co J cil express 1 hi3ir sense of the loss the country hft sustained by Mr Hanbury's death. Lord Trod gar, in seconding, sajd the late Minister was of the best friends agriculture ever had. a Council rose in silence to pass the vote. At the quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen shire Chamber of Agriculture on WednescW reference was made by Colonel Gwvnne Fla-heol Glancothy, to the late Mr Hanbury, whose deft1 he said was a great loss to Wales.

PREMIER'S MOTOR-CAR SPEED. His Driver Fined. I At Basingstoke on Wednesday Frederick Mil0* jok kliled, the Prime Minister's chauffeur, was fined JE3 aD 10s costs for driving at a speed over 12 miles hour at Hook on April 9th. The police that the car on which Mr Balfour was covered a quarter of a mile in 27sec., to a speed of 33 miles an hour. The said it was a bad case. said it was a bad case.

PORTHCAWL DOCK. For some time past trade at Porthcawl has considerably decreased, and in order reduca the maintenance charges the Western Railway Company have decided tod' mantle two of the tips. This work is noW 1. progress, but arrangements will be made to dc with all the trade that comes to the dock.

1< DONT'S FOR THE DEAF." The things the deaf people should avoid well summed up in a few brief hints etitit' Dont's for the Deaf," part of an article » Hygiene of the Ear," contained in the number of the Review of Ear, Nose, aud Thro Diseases." Turning the leaves of this popu'e magazine one finds also much of interest in • a way of general information on deafness different forms of catarrh. The routine tre ment of the aural specialist comes in for criticism, and new methods ate thoroughly 9 cussed, preference being given to the new tte, ment based on outward applications behind ear. This treatment, the Drouet Method, can be applied at home, is said to have effected lareo number of cures in cases where methods failed. Those who are interested in subject can obtain a copy of the Review of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases," free by P jp, by addressing the Editor, Drouet Institute, .^j Marble Arch, London, W. Another feature of the Review i3 the enclosure c Patient's Report Form, for the beneift of tB. jf who wish advice, for which no fee is charged given by correspondence. subject can obtain a copy of the Review of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases," free by P jp, by addressing the Editor, Drouet Institute, .^j Marble Arch, London, W. Another feature of the Review i3 the enclosure c Patient's Report Form, for the benefit of tB. jf who wish advice, for which no fee is given by correspondence.

The marriage took place in London last £ of Mr T. J. Thomas, solicitor, Bargoed, ^^1', well known throughout Wales as the former & back of the Cardiff team, to Miss Thor^ daughter of Mr Edward Thomas, Gellyhaf. | Maesycymmer. I daughter of Mr Edward Thomas. Gellyhaf. JJ | Maesycymmer. I

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.Strand,was charged withstealingmoney by meant. J of a trick from a little boy named John Hughes, The boy was sent by his mother to the fish wharf. where a man named Walsh gave him 5s to take home. On the bru i he met defendant, who said Walsh wanted the money back, He banded it to defendant, who gave him 6d back. Defen- dant, who pleaded guilty, was sent to prison for a fortnight Sunday Trading.—Ten 3mall shopkeepers were fined 5s for committing breaches of the Lord's Dav Observance Act. An Orler Disobr,.ved. Noah Ramfofd, collierv manager, Ammanford, was summoned by the Pontardulais Colliery Company for having dis- obeyed a magistrates' order under the Employers and Workmen's Act. Mr Leyson, who piosecuted, said defendant was directed to pay iCI6 .)3 6d, but he had treated the order with absol'ite contempt. An order lor payment at the rate of £1 a month was made.