The Cardiff Times

MORE TREDECAARISMS. At Gelligaer Point-io-Point Races on Tues- day Lord Tredegar presided at the luncheon and gave the usual loyal toasts, which were heartily honoured. There was only one other toast, his Lordship said, which he would ask them to drink to—fox- hunting, and he would couple with it the name of Mr Jones, master of the Gelligaer Hounds. They were not there to glorify fox-hunting, they were there to celebrate the close of the season of a splendid pack of hounds. (Ap- plause. ) A celebrated writer about 100 years years ago wrote a book on the breeding of ,bounds a poet also wrote in this fair country the true fox-hound is bred." In both cases he thought they must be referring to Wales. To make a comparison between the Welsh and English hounds would be almost as dan- gerous as starting a discussion on the veto of the House of Lords. (Loud laughter and applause.) He understood that members of Parliament did not often attend functions of this sort, and supposed they were afraid sub- jects of that kind might be brought before them. (Laughter.) They had a gentleman with them (Mr Leolin Forestier-Walker), who, whether in or out of Parliament, visited all parts of the county if there was anything to be done. Lord Tredegar evoked much laughter in referring to the position of M.F.H.—saying many people had an idea that he had only to put his hand into his pocket and pay for any sheep, lambs, pigs or cows the fox had taken. In conclusion he asked them to honour the toast. Mr Jones had to hunt a difficult country. Mr Jones responded, and Dr, R. T. Davies, Tredegar, proposed a vote of thanks to Vis- count Tredegar

CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS. East filamorgan Association. The quarterly meetings of the East Glamor- gan Congregatioaal Association were held on Monday and Tuesday at Rhigos. Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh, Aberdare, presided over the conference, and there was a full attendance of ministers and delegates from the various churches in the connection. Rev. J. J. Ll. Williams was received a member of the association on becoming minister at Cefncoed- cymmer. Mr W. Meurig Davies, Bethania, Dowlais, and Mr Philip Jones Nicholas, Saron, Aberaman, two young men who are preparing for the ministry, were introduced to the meeting. Letters dismissory to the Rev. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., late of Merthyr, on his removal to Swansea to take up the position of local secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society for South Wales, and to the Rev. J. T. Rhys, of Godre Ama-n, on his removal to Swansea, were granted. Mr D. D.Williams was appointed director of the London Missionary Society. On the motion of Councillor John Davies, Dowlais, a resolution in support of the minority report for the break up of the poor law was passed. The statistical report showed that there were at present 55 churches in East Glamorgan, 21 school buildings, and fire manses. The num- ber of members is 13,683, a decrease of 449, deacons 5C3, Sunday school scholars 12,677, teachers 1.320. The total receipts during the vear was £ 18.447 15s 4d, amount of debts paid £ 3,555 13s lid, increase In the value of property £ 7,071 ISs 5d. One new chapel had been erected during the year and three renewed, one new schoolroom and one vestry and one manse had beeu built. Thrc were six ministers with- out a charge, and 35 students belonging to the Connexion preparing for the ministry. Rev. E. Wern Williams, Hirwain, the secretary, was elected chairman for the forthcoming year, and Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Aberdare, was elected to give him assistance in his secretarial dutie, Mr James Evans,-Ynysbwl, read an interesting paper on the history of Thomas Llywelyn, of Glvneithmog, the founder of Nonconformity in Glamorgan, and a sermon was preached by the Rev. S. Williams, Peurhwceiber, on Correct ideas of God and their iniluence on practical Vfe,"

HOME AGAIN. Llanelly Choir's Return. TRIUMPHANT AMERICAN TOUR. The Llanelly Royal Welsh Prize Choir, which has been touring the United States for over six months, redturned to Llanelly on Wednes- day evening, arriving from Fishguard by the 7.28 train. Throughout the day they had been hourly expected, and each up train was awaited by a large crowd. The G.W.R. station was be- sieged prior to the arrival of the train by which the choir travelled, and when Mr John Thomas and his choristers appeared hasty cheers were raised. The scenes at the station were very touching, relatives and choristers mingling tears of joy at their return home. When seen by our representative at his house, Mr John Thomas, who is as unassuming as ever, in spite of the hero-worship of the Americans, said, We had great receptions everywhere, and it was a marvel to see the en- thusiasm keeping up over such an extended period. We gave about 210 concerts, so you will see we were kept pretty busy. The tour was a glorious one right through. We went through no less than fifteen States, travelled over 7,000 miles, and paid in railyway fares alone 5,000 dollars. Lucrative Appointments Offered. Replying to a question, Mr Thomas said I was offered- a lucrative appointment at Pittsburg, and another at Terrahaute, but have not made up my mind as to whether I shall accept either. I may also add that I had an offer of an engagement for four months for the choir in connection with the Brussels Expo- sition. Baron Ouvimoff and Mr J. F. Read- ing, of Chicago, heard us sing on the Campania, on which we made our homeward voyage, and they were immensely pleased. Mr Reading has the management of the musical portion of the Exposition." Have you brought all your choristers back with you No Mr John Brazell has accepted an ap- pointment at a church in Terrahaute, and Miss Tydvil Brown, who is an American, intends staying with her parents there for about three months." I suppose you were warmly welcomed by the Welshmen you came across ?** Yes, but of course thev were mostly American born Welshmen. They speak the Weslh language just, as we do and are most loyal to their mother country.

False Teeth in Court. ABERAVON COMPENSATION CASES. W. R. Thomas, tinworker, Mansel-street, Aberavon, sued Messrs R. B. Byass and Co., Mansel Tinplate Works, at Aberavon County Court, for compensation in respect of an injury sustained at the works on October 22nd last. Mr Trevor H. Hunter appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Vaughan Williams (instructed by Mr Walters, P on tar daw e) Was for respon- dents. Mr Hunter explained that applicant was lifting some steel bars when he felt a pain on the left side, and on examining himself found a swelling on the left side of the thigh, which he thought was a strain. He was at home for six weeks afterwards. After hearing medical evidence, the doctors disagreeing, his Honour gave judgment for applicant with costs. Coal Trimmer's Compensation. Messrs D. Jenkin and Sons, shippers, Port Talbot, applied that a compensation award of iEl per week made in April last year to William Chilcott, coal trimmer, Aberavon, should be set aside. Applicants were repre- sented by Mr Griffith Jones, and Mr Trevor H. Hunter was for the respondent. Mr G. Jones said that on April 5th last respondent, who was employed as a coal trimmer, fell from one deck of a vessel to another and received injuries. Respondent had been examined by a medical referee, who certified that he could do light work only. Respondent said he still suffered pains in his back as a result of the injury. Dr. J. Radcliffe (Aberavon) said that in his opinion respondent was not fit to do the work of coal-trimmer. His Honour held that respondent should try to work and reduced the order to Id per week, and adjourned the case for a month. No Work Offered. The Port Talbot Steel Works, Ltd., applied for the termination of a compensation award made to Evan John Thomas, Aberavon. Mr W, Smith, Swansea, appeared for applicants, and Mr Ivor Bowen, Cardiff, for respondent. Mr Smith said respondent met with an injury to his hand whilst wheeling charges to the furnace in November, 1908. Respondent was then granted an award of JEl per week, but in April last this amount was reduced to 10s, and respondent then secured Work as a labourer at 25s per week. Dr. J. A. Jones said that the man was now fit to return to do any ordinary work. Mr Ivor Bowen contended that the applicants had not offered the man any work, and the Judge dimissed the applica- tion with costs. Electrician's Compensation. The Port Talbot Steel Company applied for the diminution of a compensation award made to George Humphreys, Cardiff, formerly an electrician at the Port Talbot Steelworks. Mr W. Smith was for applicants, and Mr Lewis M. Thomas for respondent. Mr Smith said respon- dent met with an injury which necessitated amputation of the right leg below the knee, and an order of El per week was granted. Res- pondent said that he had made several efforts to secure light work. His Honour reduced the award to 103 per week. A Wife's False Teeth. Daniel Joseph, 22, Cwmavon-road, Aber- avon, summoned Joseph Jones, 45, Pantdu, Aberavon, for V-3 balance due for supplying a set of false teeth. Mr E. Evans appeared for claimantand Mr L. M. Thomas defended. Mr Evans said that claimant sued as assignee of a man named Phillips, who supplied defendant's wife with a set of false teeth. When applied to for payment the wife said that the teeth were not finished, and that they could put her in court for it. Margaretta Jones, defendant's wife, said she bought the teeth from Phillips for F.7 7s, and paid PA 4s for them. She produced the teeth from her pocket, and pointed out to the Judge that they were broken. I can't eat with them," added wit- ness. Plaintiff had promised to put the teeth right for her on several occasions. Judgment was given for plaintiff for Is per month.

A well-known Scottish clergyman got into conversation in a railway carriage with a work- ing man, who informed him that he had been a coupler on a railway for several year,3. Oh," said the minister, 1 can beat that I have been a coupler for over 20 years." Aye," re- plied the workman, but I can uncouple, and you canna

ITCHING ECZEHiF WAS INTOLERABLE Eruption Spread Over Face and Body-Shamefully Disfigured- Had to Tie Hands and Feet and Bandage Face to Stop Agonized Scratching— Even Specialists THOUGHT IT INCURABLE BUT CUTICURA CURED HER -8- Some three years ago I suffered from a slight rash which grew gradually to such a pitch that it developed into weeping eczema. So bad was I, the disease spreading over my face and whole body, that I would only go out wearing a veil so extremely thick that my features were unrecognizable, and I myself could hardly see. In addition to this, every night, on account of the terrible itching and sores, my hands had to be bound up and then tightly tied behind my back and as even then so intolerable was the agony that I would scratch where possible with my feet and rub my face against the bed clothes; my parents had eventually to firmly tie my feet together and bind a silk handker- chief all over my face. I mention these facts with reluc- tance but they show the condition to which I was reduced. This went on for nearly two "ears in spite of specialists and treatments at two hospitals, but all gave me up as incurable. I was then advised to try Cuticura and, being des- perate, did so. I slept better the first night, and persevering, the itching grad- yally grew less, and the sores aisap- peared. Now I am free from blemish, rid of the irksome bandages and can dispense with a veil. My cure is so wonderful and complete that I feel I should like others to know of this and, though you will quite appreciate from the above facts my not disclosing my name, I hope that you will see fit to publish this letter for the benefit of others. I am now only twenty, so you will understand what my cure means to me. L——y (i-m. Grand Pa- rade, Eastbourne, ng., Aug. 27, 1909." Cuticura Is the most economical treatment known (or the Rklo, scalp, hair and hands, of infants, children and adults. A tablet of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment are often sufficient to cure. Sold throughout the world. Depots: London. 27, Charterhouse Sq.; Paris, 10, Rue de la Chausses d'Antin; Australia. R. Towns A Co.. Sydney; India, B. K. Paul. Calcutta: Japan, Maruya. Ltd., Tokio: So. Africa, Lennon, Ltd.. Cape Town, etc.: U. S. A., Potter tfrug 4 Chem. Corp., Sole Props.. Boston. J1:ii" Post-free. 32-page Cuticura Book, a complete Guide to the Care of the Skin and Srvlp and tbo Best Treatment of their Diseases. A

-="I- MR O'BRIEN'S SPADE-WORK. J n A story is told of a boy who having been asked why he had hit another boy on the head with a spade explained that there was a fly on his head, and he was only trying to kill it. I (By arrangement with the „ Westminster Gazette.")

I MR JOHN OWEN, BUBRY PORT, j Burry Port has lost one, of its oldest and most respected inhabitants by the death of Mr John Owen, which took place at his resi- dence in New-street on Monday evening. Mr Owen was born at Morriston in 1839, and was in his 71st year. He came to Burry Port early in life, and had been a member of Jerusalem Welsh Congregational Church for upwards of 61 years, during 35 of which he served the office of deacon. He was for 30 years leader and conductor of Jerusalem Chapel Choir. The performances of that well-known choir during the term of his conductorsliip are very well known in the district. Their annual con- certs were looked forward to as the musical treats of the season. He was one of the guardians of the poor for the district for 10 years, and had always been returned unopposed —the last time just a week before his death. He had been in business as a grocer for 33 years.

MRS DAVIES, BUILTH WELLS. Mrs AnD Davies, widow of the late Mr James Davies, Crossway House, Builth Wells, died on Monday evening after a few weeks' illness. Mrs Davies, who attained the age of 76 years, was widely known, especially to South Wales visitotfs.

MISS EDWARDS. CARDIFF. The death occurred on Tuesday of Miss Edwards, matron of the Baptist College, Cardiff, and a sister of Principal Edwards. Miss Edwards has been ill for some months and a fortnight ago underwent a serious opera- tion. From 1880 until 1893 she was matron of the Baptist College, Pontypool, and since the latter date has filled a similar position at Cardiff. Throughout her lifetime she was an ardent Sunday school worker, having been a teacher at both the Tabernacle, Pontypool, and Tabernacle, Cardiff. Miss Edwards was held in the highest esteem by generations of I students.

DEAN FOREST MINING ENGINEER. Mr Thomas Smith, of Ruspidge, Cinderford, retired mining engineer, who has been in bad health for some time, died at his residence on Monday. He was over 70 years of age, and leaves a widow and several sons. Mr Smith had been associated with many mining enterprises in the Forest of Dean, including Edge Mills, Wigpool, Buckshaft, Perseverance and Shake- mantle iron mines, and with Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor Collieries.

NORTHUMBRIAN MINERS' OFFICIAL Mr John Hall Scott, for 36 years treasurer to the Northumberland Miners' Association, died on Tuesday afternoon at Newcastle in his 73rd year.

NOTED WELSH AMERICANS. The Drych" announces the following deaths:— Thomas D. Evans on the 26th February, aged 86, at Ironton, Ohio. He was born at Llangeithio, Cardiganshire, and left for the States in 1840 with his parents, who established themselves at Jackson, Ohio. He was a very well-known American Welshman. Mrs J. W. Williams, Minneapolis, on March 20th. She was the daughter of Mr Owen Davies, Shop, Roe Wen, Carnarvonshire. The family originally came from Llansannan, and from the same stock sprang the famed pulpiteers, Henry and William Rees. Mrs Williams's husband hailed from Glan Delyn near Lampeter. Mrs Margaret Jones, Pauline, Nebraska, on March 10th. She was born at Nanmor, Bedd- gelert in December, 1845, being a daughter of Mr Pierce Davies.

ERECTED FIRST AMERICAN TINWORKS. Jenkin William Stanford, who died on March 19th, is described as one of the most successful Welsh artisans in Philadelphia. A native of Loughor, near Llanelly, where he was born in September, 1816, Stanford went to America in 1891 with his father, Enoch Stan- ford, who hailed from Bryn, Port Talbot. The family went over to take part in the erec- tion of the first tinplate works in America at Elwood, Indiana. They were among the first of that flood of tinplaters who have since in- vaded the States. Mr Stanford also erected a tinplate. works at Atlanta and Middletown. Indiana. In 1895 the family moved to Harris- burg, Pa., where Mr Stanford, sen., was super- intendent of the local works for six years, and the deceased had charge of the mills.

MRS ANTHONY THOMAS, ASHBOURNE. Mrs Anthony Thomas, wife of the clerk to the Ashbourne Board of Guardians, died sud- denlyon Sunday at the early age of 28. Mrs Thomas was a daughter of Chief Inspector Jones, of the Great Western passenger statipn at Cardiff. Her husband is a native of Llan- elly, and a brother of Mr J. Thomas, of the same town. The funeral will take place on Tuesday at Goitre, near Abergavenny, the home of Chief Inspector Jones.

FORMER CARDIFF POSTAL OFFICIAL. Considerable regret was felt at the Cardiff Post Office on Sunday by the news of the death of Mr Robert Roberts, at the age of 56, at Llanfarm, Uangarty, Talyflyn. Mr Roberts, who was a native of Tredegar, spent many years in the Cardiff Post Office as a postal and ile ph clerk, and on retiring on pension through ill health some five years ago was entertained by his colleagues and presented by them with a gold watch as a testimony of the ,flection in which he was held. Mr Roberts was a bachelor, and since his retirement had spent much of his time at Pontyclun and Ilfra- combe. He made his home at the farm where he died.

MRS PRICE, NEWBRIDGE. Mrs Price, wife of Councillor William Price, Newbridge, died on Saturday night after a long illness. Deceased lady was 46 years of age.

WELL-KNOWN YACHTSMAN. Mr D. Teare Callow, a well-known yachts- man of Castletown, Isle of Man, died on Saturday, age 46, as the result of an accident while cycling on Thursday. Deceased was a member of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club and sailed his yacht Maple Leaf at regattas.

AN AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE. New York, Saturday.—The death is an- nounced of Mr Thomas F. Walsh, owner of an enormously wealthy mining property in Colorado, and himself a millionaire. The deceased was also a very clever mining en- gineer.—Central News. ° He was born in Tipperfery, and emigrated at the age of 19 to the United States, where he was engaged in mining, introducing new methods of treatment of ores. He was part owner of Camp Bird Mines, Colorado.—Reuter.

FOUR TIMES MAYOR OF GaDA LM I NG. Alderman Thomas Rea, who became a mem- ber of the Godalming Town Council 53 years ago, and four times fiUed the office of mayor of the town, died on S., I aged 79.

DR. A. B. AVAKNITBLAENAVON. The death occurred at the Pontypool and District Hospital on Monday of Dr. A. B. Avarne, Crossfield House, Blaenavon, the medical officer of health for the Blaenavon Urban District. Deceased was admitted to the hospital on Friday last and underwent on I the same day an operation for a serious internal complaint, the medical men in attend- j ance being Drs. Mulligan, Haslett, Wilson, and Mr Greer, of Newport. Acute symptoms set in and death supervened. Dr, Avarne came to Blaenavon 25 years ago, and had held the position of medical officer for the district for the whole of that time. He had also held the position of medical off c. r to the Guardians in the district. He was 49 years of age and leaves a widow and several children.

OLD CARDIFF INHABITANT. j An old Cardiff inhabitant passed away on Sunday evening in the person of Mr Alfred Tanner, of 36, Edward-street. The deceased, who was 69 years of age, was well known in Cardiff sporting circles, his eldest son being one of the founders of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Baseball Association, of which his eldest son, Mr Dan Tanner, licensee of the Moulders' Arms Inn, Union-street, has been a prominent member. Mr Tanner, who was a Wiltshire man, came to Cardiff in 1860, and for j a short period was employed as enginedriver on the Taff Vale Railway, but for the last 43 years he had been in the service of Messrs Spillers and Bakers in a similar capacity. About 12 months ago he retired from their ser- ¡ vice on a pension. Mr Tanner leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their I loss..

MR THLOPHILUS EDWARDS, CARDIFF. Mr Theophilus Edwards, of the Cardiff Cor- poration Depot, Trade-street, who died on Friday night, was a well-known and highly- respected citizen o £ Cardiff for many years. He was a native of Cwmfelin, Carmarthenshire, but settled in Cardiff when comparatively young. He had occupied the poet of inspector of public works under the Cardiff Corporation from 1386 up to his illness, which was but of a short duration, and ended in his death as stated. He was a Freemason, and in 1902 became the Worshipful Master of the Llan- gattock Lodge, Cardiff. He also took a deep interest in religious work, especially in con- nection with the Baptist churches at Splott- road, Woodville-road, and Bethany, and often engaged in preaching. His wife predeceased him by a few months. The deceased} who was cousin to Principal Edwards, of the Baptist College, leaves a family of three sons (two of whom are in Canada) and five daughters.

CARDIFFIAN'S DEATH IN AMEFJJCA. A former resident in Cardiff has recently died at Pawtucket, Mass. He was James Warren, a fitter, who before he left Cardiff 40 years ago worked as a blacksmith, and was well-known in the neighbourhood of Severn- road and among members of the Hope Baptist Chapel. He married a Miss Hannah Jones, of Llandaff, who predeceased him some years. Deceased leaves one daughter and five sons, one of whom is Dr. Alvah A. Warren, of Paw- tucket.

MR WILLIAM EVANS, PENTYRCH. We regret to learn of the death, which took place early on Monday morning after a long ill- ness of Mr William Evans, of Rock House, Pentyrch. For very many years he had kept a large business in the village, and was one of the best known residents in East Glamorgan. Mr Evans, who was 75 years of age, was for over 50 years a deacon and the mainstay of the Horeb Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, Pentyrch, being elected deacon in his 25th year. He was among the earliest pioneers in the development of Barry, where he owned considerable house property. Some years ago he was offered, but declined appointment as a justice of the peace for Glamorgan. Mr Evans, who was held in high esteem by a wide circle, leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters. His sons are Mr J. W. Evans, who is English professor at the Acadpma de Linguas, Rio Janeiro, South America; Mr T. E. Evans, metal broker, Cardiff; Mr D. J. Evans, grocer, Barry; and Mr E. Llewellyn Evans, grocer, of Pentyrch and his daughters, Mrs S. Davies, of Llwyny- pia and Mrs Evans, widow of the late Mr D. W. Evans, of the Metropolitan Bank, Ponty- pridd.

PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER. The Press Association's correspondent at Newcastle telegraphs that the Rev. David Tasker, the well-known Presbyterian minister, died at Newcastle on Monday. He was for- merly assistant to Dr. Candlish at St. George's Free Church, Edinburgh. Sir William Henry Wilson Todd, Baronet, died on Monday' at Xlalnaby Hall, Croft, near Darlington. Deceased was born in 1828, and was created a baronet in 1903. He sat in Parliament for the Howdenshire Division of Yorkshire from 1892 to 1906.

PAWNED CROWN JEWELS. What has become of the Persian Crown jewels ? This question is dealt with by the Brit- ish Minister to Teheran in dispatches to the Foreign Office issued on Tuesday. Yielding to pressure, it seems, the ex-Shah has surrendered certain boxes which contain a portion of the missing jewels, but it is feared that a good many of the jewels claimed as State property will be found to have been pawned or sold. In this case the representatives of Great Britain and Russia are bound to do their best to secure from his late Majesty the pawntickets and full particulars. The ex-Shah is said to owe about iC530,000 to the Russian Bank and some £ 53^)00 to the Imperial Bank of Persia.

ABERGAVENNY TOWN COUNCIL The Mayor (Mr J. O. Marsh) presided at the meeting of the Abergavenny Town Council on Monday night. Councillor Illtyd. Gardner protested against the committee's recom- mendation to charge an extra 2d admission to those who wished to roller skate on the Castle rink, explaining that the charge would come very heavy on children who used it constantly. Mr Price spoke in support of Mr Gardner's proposition, which, however, was not carried. A letter was received by the War Office offer- ing to sell old guns for ornamental purposes at prices ranging from E2 15s to X8. It was de- cided, however, not to entertain the question. Mr Gardner called attention to the advis- ability of tar-spraying the main streets of the town, and it was decided to direct the Streets Committee to give the matter immediate attention.

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T MR ROBERT LILWALL, ABERDARE. Mr Robert Lilwall, of 30, Gloucester-street Aberdare, who died on the 1st February last, timber merchant, left estate of the gross value of R2,949 17s 3d, with net personalty E2,914 17s 3d, and probate of his will, dated 24th Janu- ary, 1908, with a codicil, has been granted to Mr Richard Francis, of Aberdare, foundry manager. The testator left two houses in Dean-street, Aberdare, and 95W to his niece, Lily Francis E200 to Richard Francis EIOO each to Hettie and May Francis and the residue of his estate he left, as to one-fifth each to his sister-in-law, Lucy Lilwall his brother, Tom Lilwall his nephews, Arthur and Charles Lilwall and his niece, Lily Francis.

MR B. JOHN, LLANDIMLIO. Mr Benjamin John, of Glyngwyn, Llandis- silio, armarthen, fanner, who died on the 9th March last, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,756 lis 7d, with net personalty £ 447 2s 5d, and probate of his will, dated 23rd January, 1910, has been granted to his daughters, Mrs Annie Wheeler, wife of Mr John Wheeler, and Miss Esther John, both of Llandissilio. The- testator left his estate to his said two daugh- ters.

MR WM. WILUAMS/YSTALYFERA. Mr William Williams, of Woodlands, Ystaly- fera, managing director of the Ystalyfera Colliery Co., and who died on the 12th Feb- ruary last, aged 72 years, left estate of the gross value of X2,915 8s 9d, with net personalty £ 2,645 10B 2d, and probate of his will, dated 13th June, 1900, has been granted to his sons, Mi* John Morgan Williams, of the same ad- dress, grocer Mr Edwin Daniel Williams, of the Golden Fleece, Ystalyfera, draper and Mr Abraham Williams, of Woodlands, clerk. The testator left his residence upon trust for his wife for life, and subject to her interest he left his residence to his daughter Lacy during spinsterhood, provided that should his daughter Evelyn discontinue her business as a milliner which she now carries on she is to have the use of his residence jointly with her said sister, and he left the residue of his estate upon trust for his wife during her life, and subject to her interest he left £52 per annum to his daughter Lucy during her epmsterhood so long as Sne shall reside at Woodlands, and should his daughter Evelyn reside with her at Wood- lands, then his said two daughters are jointly to receive JE80 per annum during their spinster- hood, and subject thereto the testator left his residuary estate to all of his children in equal shares.

MR ARTHUR L. POPE, CAERLEON Mr Arthur Legh Pope, of Southview, Caer- leon, Monmouth, formetjy of Isca Grange, Christchurch. Monmouth, who died on the 19th February last, aged 67 years, son of the late Rev. Thomas Pope, J.P., for many years Vicar of Christchurch, Monmouth, left estate of the gross value of £ 4,804 16s 7d, with net person- alty iC678 17s lOd, and probate of his will dated 28th November, 1887, with a codicil of the 16th April, 1901, has been granted to his widow, Mrs Isabel Lucy Pope. Testator left his estate upon trust for his wife for life or widowhood, with remainder upon trust for his children in equal shares.

MR J. GRIFFITHS, GORSEINON. Mr John Griffiths, of 12, Prospect-place, Masons-road, Gorseinon, Glamorgan, mason, who died on the 10th Febrtiary last, left estate of the gross value of £1,150 13s 4d, with net personalty E788 15s Id, and probate of his will dated 8th February, 1910, has been granted to his widow, Mrs Eleanor Griffiths, of 12, Pros- pect-place, and his sons, Mr Isaac Francis Griffiths, and Mr David John Griffiths, all of the same address. Testator left his real estate at Argyle-avenue and Prospect-place, to his wife during her windowhood, with remainder to his sons Isaac, David and Herbert, and he left his real estate at Gowerton to his wife for life or widowhood, with remainder to his daughters.

MR CHARLES U. DUNN, CARDIFF. Mr Charles Urispin Dunn, of 307, Cowbridge- road, Cardiff, builder and contractor, who died on the 28th February last, left estate of the gross value of iE5,509 5s, with net personalty £2,912 3s 9d, and probate of his will, dated 10th January last, has been granted to his son, Mr William Joseph Dunn, of 309, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, builder, and his daughter, Mrs Jessie Adams, of Llandaff, Heene-road, Worthing, wife of Mr Aubrey Adams. Testator left £50 to his wife, payable from the proceeds of his life insurance policy, the remainder of which he left to his son William Joseph, and to his said son he left his real estate in Library-street and Llandaff-road, Cardiff, and'the goodwill of his business as a builder and contractor, with the plant, materials, horses, and yards. He left his residence and effects upon trust for his wife for life, with remainder as to his furniture to his grandchildren, and as to his residence to his son William, and the residue of his estate he left upon trust for his wife for life with re- mainder as to three-fifths to his daughter Jessie Adams and two-fifths to his son Frank.

MR H. N. ATKINS, PENARTH. Mr Henry Norwood Atkins, of 30, C-live-rood, Penarth, Glamorgan, who died on the 24th January last, left estate of the gross value of £93610s, with net personalty L616 19s 3d, and as his son George Herbert, named as his execu- tor, now resides in San Francisco, administra- tion of his estate has been granted to his at- torney, Mr Edward Hornby Ede, of Prudential- buildings, St. Mary-street, Cardiff.

CARDIFF STREET GAMBLERS. Thirty-five Summonses. Cardiff street gamblers are receiving marked attention at the bands of the City police. Thirty-five of these individuals of various hues and various ages appeared before Mr T. W. Lewis, the Stipendiary. Walter Thompson, a coal-black native of Alabama, was described by Inspector Bingham as a persistent gambler in the streets. Thomp- son, who had been previously convicted smil- ingly admitted having been gaming with dice in Canal Parade and on the evidence of P.O. Craddock was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour, and recommended for deportation. Another native of Alabama, Emmett Wal- ker, was recommended for deportation and re- ceived a month's hard labour. Described as members of the same gang of street gamblers, James Ware, Fredprick Roman and Levi Lewis were sent to a month's haa-4 labour for a similar offence and Sidney Bowen, William Purvoe, and William Stan- field, a native of St. Lucia, were fined 10s and costs, or 14 days, as also were George Baxter, Benjamin Kane, and James McDonald; while John Summerhayes was fined 2Qa and costs or 14 days.

COST OF UNIFORM. Mr Scarlett, barrister, applied at Westminster Tuesday for the committal of a debtor of a firm of outfitters in St. James's, calling evi- dence that the debt was for JE49 for a yachting uniform, and that the debtor had a house at Brighton, kept men servants, horses and car- riages, and a motor-car, had asonat Eton, and another in the Army,and was a member of the Bath Club. Judge Woodfall ordered payment of E20 a month, with committal for 30 days in default.

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THE OPEN COUNCIL. A Roman.—If a wife dies" without having made a will the whole of her personal estate goes to her husband absolutely and exclusively. S.J.—The Act for the compulsory registration of births, &c., was introduced by Lord John Russell, and was passed on August 17th, 1836. Inquirer.—A shopkeeper cannot be compelled to take any particular goods out of his window for the pur- pose of sale at the request of a customer. JA.-The Irish national colour is green. T. Lee.—The Marchioness of Dufferin is of American birth. Centre.-Each year the gate receipts for the semi- final and final ties are entered along with the general receipts of the Footahll Association, and the profit balance is divided between the clubs con- cerned, pro rata with the receipts. Yacht.—The first Royal steam yacht was the Victoria and Albert, designed by Sir W. Symons and launched in 1843. A second of the same name was launched at Pembroke on January 16th, 1855 ,and a third, designed by Sir William White, but larger and with the latest improvements, was launched at the same dockyard on May 9th, 1899. Her tonnage is 4,700, horse-power 11,900, and speed 10 knots. The Alexandra was launched in 190b, and is a smaller vessel, her tonnage being2,050 and horse-power 4,500. W XJ p —Try Sir Isaac* Pitman's, 1, Amen Corner, London or Messrs Cassell, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate-hill or Messrs King and Son, Orchard Horm. Great Smith-street, London. D. W,-The Luisitania was launched on Jnne 7th, 1906. Her maiden voyage was accomplished in September, 1907. Dog Tax.—The dog licence was raised from 5s to 7s 6d on June 1, 1878. Nepos.—The will of a person dying at Netley would be proved at Winchester. TraveL-The first electric tramway in this country was that at Leytonstone, Essex, which has been in operation since March, 4,1882. Trader. The London and North-^Western Railway Company was formed in 1846 out of the London and Birmingham, the Grand Junction, and the Man- chester and Birmingham Railways. Pratts.-Under the regulations made by the Home Secretary, pursuant to the Locomotives on Huzn- ways Act, 1896, the amount of pretolcum spirit to be kept in any one storehouse, whether or not upon light locomotives, shall not exceed sixty gallons at anyone time. T R. 8 K.-The elephant Jumbo was bought by Barnum from the Zoological Society, London, for £ 2,000, in February, 1882, but all efforts to remove the animal from the gardens in Regent's Park failed until March 22 The elephant, which was conveyed to New York by the Assyrian Monarch, was killed bn the railway on September 15, 1885. Cotton.-Ainwick is the ancient capital of Northum- berland. Speaking commercially, of course, New- castle is the capital. Newcastle is a county of itself, Picala. Except where the County Council has made an order to the contrary, the control of the village green in a parish which has no Council is vested in the overseers. Unless your parish comes within the above exception, it is the duty of the overseers, and not of the parish meeting, to instruct the police to prosecute persons committing offences on the green. Grindod.-Lester Reiff rode in England before Sloan. W. H. G.—A game licence is required by Game Licenses Act, 1860," for killing rabbits, except under certain circumstances—e.g., the taking or destroying conies by the proprietor of any warren or enclosed ground, or by tenant of lands, either by himself or by his direction or permission and even then a gun licence is indispensable. Q W. s.Sir John Millais was born in the year 1829. Yes or No.—Yes, it is a fact that Lord Kitchener fought as a Volunteer on the French side during the Franco-Prussian War. T.D -Wobd-street Chapel. Will.—At Llandaff or Somerset House, as the execu- tors decided. You can read all wills at Somerset House, Strand, London. Ignotag.-The word agnostic was introduced by Professor Huxley in 1869. C.C.. Shrewsbury.—The Union of Agricultural Labourers was established at Leamington on March 29th, 1872. Erin.—On March 7th, 1900, the Queen gave orders for the shamrock to be worn on St. Patrick's Day in honour of her brave Irish." Inquirer.—A person is not now entitled to describe himself as a patent agent, whether by advertisement or otherwise, unless registered as such, in pursuance of either the Patent and Designs Act, 1907, or of some enactment repealed thereby. F,vesham.-All the Chinese coolies have now left the Rand.. Royal Warwick.—Pretoria was occupied by British troops on June 5th, 1900. R.F.—The House of Commons is open for inspection by the public every Saturday. Phoenix.—" Pinafore was performed for the ilrst time at the Prince of Wales Theatre on November 25th,1878. Oliver CromwelL-The office of Commander-in-Chief of the British Army has been abolished. General Sir W. G. Nicholson is chief of the Imperial General Staff and first juilitary member of the Army Council. Cottage.—The largest railway station in the United Kingdom is Waverley Station, Edinburgh. L.D.—A man cannot be fetched back from New Zea- land for the non-payment of money due under an affiliation order. Carlton.—Parish councillors are elected by the paro- chial electors at the annual parish meeting, which must be held between the 18th March and the 1st ot April, inclusive. Notice must be posted on or near the principal door of every church and chapel in the parish. Other notices must also be posted. Tax (Income Tax).—He is entitled to deduct the tax from the interest, but you may claim a return of the amount so deducted. Apply to the surveyor of taxes, stating the facts. Election (Mawr Parish).-Apply to the local Council. Marriage 'Harper).—You must give notice to the registrar of the district, in which you must have lived for 15 days preceding the giving of the notice. Cost, f,2 14s 6d. j Carriages (David) .-You did not give your name and address. Licence kknxious).-N.) licence is necessary for an occupier of land urging a gun for the purposes of scaring birds or killing vermin. Tenant (Aberdare).-By giving him notice that the rent would be doubled you have created a fresh tenancy. Give him another notice to quit, and then commence ejectment proceedings. Nemo.—Sceptre won the Two Thousand Guineas, the One Thousand Guineas, the Oaks and the St. Ledger of 1902. Tivolian.—You must get the author's permission before you produce the sketch, or you will probably be mulcted in damages. J. W.—A man can vote in a dozen different con- stituencies if he possesses the necessary qualifica- tion and his name is on the votina lists. Smith.—The Great Eastern was launched in 1858. It was intended to use her for passenger service. The vessel proved a financial failure from the out- set. From 1865 onwards she was used in laying cables across the Atlantic, and in the Mediterranean -=-- and Red Seas. She was sold at Liverpool U1888. for E-58,000 (about one-thirteenth of her oiginal cost), and broken up. G. H. H.-As you did not buy the dug in open mrket we are afraid you have no option but to hed if over to the owner, on his proving his claim. Yout remedy, for what it Is worth, is against the rrsoo whoso Id 4Jie dog-,to-7o&. I i ■ Robin Hood.-If the rates of,% Friendly Soci^ pr». scribe the hours during which a member in iceip( of benefit may be out of doors during the smmei months," and winter" respectively, we shoud aay,* though we are not aware of any decision m the point, that March 24th would count in the sl-imet months," winter" ending on March 20th. The point is by no means free from doubt, howver, and might depend, to some extent, on the intepre- tation placed on the rules in the past. J. W.-If a dog is known to be dangerous 01" nls- chievous, it is the duty of its owner to chain i, or keep it under proper control. No magistrate wuld order a dog to be destroyed because it had woried a fowl, but if it was in the habit of destroying tfem he might do so, or at least order it to be kept uaer control. E.G.—The register of shareholders is open to the n- spection of shareholders free. The company rrrot appoint an auditor every year, and his duty is, an(it a heavy penalty, to make true report and balano- sheet. This is all the information to which you at entitled, and you would not be allowed to make' roving inquiry into the company's books.

IN THE POLICE COURT PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. On Monday at Ystrad T. Griffiths, licencet of the Railway Hotel, Treorky, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his premises on March 19th, and supplying a drunken person. Mr A. T. James, Pontypridd, defended. Wit- nesstts for the defence stated that Bees Lewis, the person concerned, had been turned out of the house before the arrival of the police, and had not afterwards been served with drink* The Bench held that the charge of permitting drunkenness had been proved, and a fine of £3 was imposed. The second charge was dis- missed. The man Lewis was fined 103 for being drunk. COPPER BOILER THEFT. At Llandaff on Monday Walter Leach wa4 charged with stealing a copper boiler, vain* JE5, the property of Mr W. H. tvams, frosa Radyr Farm, on March 4th. The evident showed that the tank was removed from the farm, and prisoner was found in charge of cart containing the boiler. He was stopped by P.C. Wm. Davies, of the Cardiff force, with tbo result that he was arrested on a charge cil theft. PHsoner, who pleaded gulty to renetvioj but not to stealing, waa sentenced to months' imprisonment. GLYNOOftRWG CHILD-MOTHER. At Aberavon on Monday Annie Brown (In. Brick-street, Glyncorrwg, summoned WilliagJI John Ellis (21), collier, now of Penygralg, t* show cause, &c. Mr L. M. Thomas said that complainant wM only 17 years of age in August last. She company with defendant for nearly two yef- When she told defendant of her condition bØ cleared off to Penygraig. She had since wribno to him there, and he replied admitting the paternity. The Bench made an order for 4* per week for 14 years and costs and adrocatafe fee. AN EARLY MORNING CHASE. Henry Reardon, described as a labourerl, ad Newport, was charged on remand at Ponty pool with breaking and entering the premise* of the Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Co-operative Society, at Pontnewydd, on the morning of the 6th insfc. P.C. Harold Veale said he was on duty in the neighbourhood of the stores at 3 a.m., and saw the prisoner in the act of jump" ing out of a window at the back of the premises- He gave chase and caught him. An examina- tion showed that two drawers had been opened- Prisoner was committed to the Quarter Self sions. A VARIED CONFESSION. Before the Cardiff Stipendiary (Mr T. W. Lewis) on Tuesday, Jas. Perry (32) was brought up on a charge of breaking into the offices oa the Mercantile Pontoon and Ship Repairing Co. at Roath Dock on Saturday afternoon, 8011.1 stealing various articles valued iE2, the pro* perty of Philip Rusden and Reginald D%llin<r ton. Supt. D. Davies spoke of arresting de* fendant in Bute-street on Monday, and taking him to the police station for the purpoae ol identification. When arrested defendant said» I have not been to Roath Dock for 16 yead*; I can prove 4 was drunk in Saturday afternoon." When charged he said, Well, I will tell you what I have got to SAY- I know absolutely all about it. I admit selling a lather brush and razor. I am not sot* whether it was Saturday or Friday? and ceived 5d for it." He was remanded for eig»» days. A MONTH FOR A WAGONER. At Coleford on Tuesday, A. Tyreii, wagonef, of Whitecliff, near Coleford, was charged wit** refusing to quit the licensed premises of be Prince of Wales Inn, Coleford, and also vvitb assaulting the landlord. Tyrell went in to the house and created a disturbance by his singiog and shouting. Tyrell, when the landlord p^T ceeded to eject him, slipped on the ground commenced kicking, his boot twice into contact with the landlord's face. TDJ Beach imposed a fine of £ 1 and 17s 6d cost" for refusing to quit, and sent defendant prison for a month with hard Ubour tor prison for a month with hard labour tor tio amaull