The Cardiff Times

SWANSEA ASSESSMENTS. The Swansea AssessmentCommittee recently decided to call on the overseers to collect the amount of arrears in rates due from the Har- bour Trust under the recent arbitration award, estimated at over 110,000 for the years 1901-5. The overseers have, Jbowever, met and decided that in order to prevent an) possible complica- tions Mr T. W. James, the solicitor who acted for the Assessment Committee, should be asked to take the necessary steps toeficct the paying over of the money. At its meeting on Tuesday the Assessment Committee considered 60 appeals against the new assessment. The members of the committee have received a circular giving in detail a number of alleged irregularities at Llansamlet. The valuer is to be asked to report on the allegations. Amongst decisions given yesterday "were a reduction of the assessment of Glanrafon (the Hon. Odo Vivian's house) from JE120 to iClIO, and of Hendrcfoilan (Mrs Picton' Turbervil's house) from E240 to JE230.

•STOPS ITCHING AT ONCE. A chemist recently discovered that an ex- tract from a particular tree possesses such sooth ing and curative properties that when applied to eczema and similar, diseases it stopped the itching at once. Sufferers who use it are Awazed at the quickness of the relief which follows its use. It heals the skin and removes all traces of the disease. The name of this now discovery is Cadum it is sold by all Chemists at 7!d and 1/1 £ a box. Cadum is equally good for] sores, scaly skin.l' chafings.. psoriasis, pimples, itching piles, etc. People who have been afflicted for years with skin troubles, and who have tried everything without being relieved, should take fresh courage, because this new discovery is different from anything else. 19896

Gruesome Medical Facts. IDENTITY CLUE IMPUGNED. The Alleged Scar. SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE. The fourth day's proceedings at Bow-street Police Court in connection with the finding of human remains at Hilldrop-crescent were entered upon on Wednesday before Sir Albert de Rutzen. Mr Tra.vers Humphreys prose- cuted and Mr Arthur Newton now represented both Crippen and Le Neve. The famous actors, Sir John Hare and Mr H. B. Irving, were among those in court. Sir W. S. Gilbert was again present. Le Neve was for the first time accompanied by a wardress, who sat near the dock. Mr Pepper, the famous surgeon, was first called. He said that on July 14 last he met Dr. Marshall at 39, Hilldrop-crescent. He found that part of the floor of the cellar had been dug up, and beneath what appeared to be animal remains. The length and breadth of the space occupied roughly corres- ponded with the size of a human body. A quantity of lime was mixed with the soil. Some articles were fornid and put on a tray. There was some hair in curlers and a small piece of fair hair, quite short, in a large white handkerchief. Two ends of the handkerchief were tied in a reef knot. A female's under yest with six buttons and lace round the neck was also found, as well as a piece of skin which had apparently come from a thigh. He made a cursory examination of the remains then. Next* day he and Dr. Marshall made a full examination. Inspector Dew, Sergeant Mitchell, and the mortuary-keeper were present. A second examination was made on August 8th. At the first examination portions of skin and subcutaneous fat were found. Some came from the lower portion of the abdominal wall, and some from the lower part of the chest and the lower part of the back. One. piece from the abdominal wall was what Mr Humphreys de- scribed as a mark. He found a piece of skin 15in. long from a limb. There was nothing which could be recognised as having come from the scalp except the hair, or from the forearms, the leg below the knee, the hands, or feet. Was there any trace of the genital organs ? —No. ivictim's Throat Cut. There was no cut or tear in any of the viscera (continued the witness) except a cut in the upper part of the windpipe, and in the large part of the intestines, which showed that the person who removed the viscera was possessed of considerable dexterity. The person must either have had some real anatomical knowledge of the visceration of animals or human beings. None of the pelvic organs was present. Witness went on to say that a portion of a woman's combinations with lace on them, and a portion of a pyjama jacket were found. On the collar was the name Jones Bros Ltd., Holloway-road." Some of the hair showed signs of artificial bleaching. Its natural colour was dark-brown. On August 8th ho found two .hairs—one 4. inches long, the other 8 inches, on pieces of skin. He came to the conclusion they had dropped there acci- dentally. They were not attached to the skin. All the hair found was human hair. Describing the viscera, witness said the stomach was intact. There was no evidence of disease. The kidneys were quite healthy and in extremely good condition. The heart was extremely well preserved and healthy. He should judge the deceased was rather stout by the amount of fat on the sur- face of the heart. There was no sign of disease in the liver. The pancreas was normal, but the speeen was excessively soft. It always decomposed rapidly. The intestines were normal, but the lungs were much more decom- posed than the heart or the liver. The Cicatrix. Describing the scar on the abdomen, witness said it was over four inches long and vertical with just a slight curve. It was quite impos- j sible to say whether the scar had been there for one year or many years. He had himself many times performed operations on the lower part of the abdomen which would give such a scar. Dr. Wall and Dr. Turnbull had examined this scar on behalf of the accused. Witness said the remains were certainly those of an adult of middle life, and evidence showed they were buried shortly after death. The lime found Would retard decomposition. Its caustic action would tend to destroy portions of the body. How long had the remains, should you think, been there !-From four to eight months. In your examination did you find any cause Of death ?-None whatever; Cross-examination. Cross-examined IIY Mr Newton, Mr Pepper admitted that two medical men who attended on behalf of the accused were experienced in such matters. Did you see thatDr. Marshall has stated that he was not prepared to say whether the remains are of a male or female ?—I don't remember. Would you agree with that statement 7-1 should qualify it. Would you qualify it by saying it is impos- sible to say whether the remains are those of a male or female on anatomical grounds ?—Yes. And do you agree with me that the only way to say with certainty whether the remains are male or female is on anatomical grounds ?— Yes. Were all the signs to indicate sex or identity absent 7-1 don't say quite all, but practically all. Do you say there is anything inconsistent in the appearance of those remains with their having been there twelve months ?—I do. I say it is impossible that they should be there twelve months. Do you agree with this proposition—that it is beyond the reach of science .to determine with any accuracy the period of death from the progress of putrefaction 7- Y es.. Will you agree that two different bodies buried in the øa soil and under apparently similar conditions frequently present sucn differences as to defy all attempts at generalisa- tion ?—Yes. Witness said he received his instructions to conduct an .examination of the remains from the police. He could not remember "whether Inspector Dew told him that a woman had disappeared at the end of January. Mr Newton more than once asked witness to bring his mind to the matter. Witness only answered he dare say Inspector Dew told him, but he could not remember. He did not, how- ever, doubt it. 11 Mr Newton: Did not Inspector Dew tell you about what the woman's age was ?—I have not the slightest recollection. And that she had been on the music-hall stage, and was rather a fine woman ?—Yes. In early middle age ?-Yes. Were you then told anything about the alleged scar by Dr. Marshall ?-I don't think so. Were you not told that the woman who was supposed to be dead had had an operation ?-I think I was. Would you approve of the remains beins left in a room where post-mortem examinations were carried out. from the 18th to the 22nd, nor would there be a possibility of the remains becoming impregnated with germs ?—Certainly not, so long as the glass jars were not accident- ally broken or intentionally tampered with. Witness added that the responsibility of the identification of the hairs rested with the police. He did not agree with the suggestion that glands in the skin, and where the scar was found, were far too large and course for that portion of the abdomen. Witness was explaining what time was occu- pied in the post-mortem examination, when Mr Newton exclaimed: Don't argue with me." Mr Humphreys was interposing when Mr Newton said I don't want any argu- ment." Mr Humphreys retorted You must not, Mr Pepper, mind a little insult occasionally." Wet a Scar P Mr Newton: I am going to suggest that what you describe is not a sc&r at alL Could the mark that you saw be described as a groove T Witness: When you allow it to lie in a cer- tain position you see a groove. Mr Newton I suggest to you that the groove has been caused by a great pressure of one piece of the skin being folded over the other and being pressed down for six months by the earth. Witness Absolutely not. That is a fantastic suggestion. (Laughter.) Mr Newton Suppose that had been a deep cut in the abdomen, would you expect to find afterwards a continuous white line?- Yes, with some modification. Did you in fact find a continuous white line t —No, but a deep scar. Are stitches used in cases where a deep cut is made in the abdomen ?—Yes. Were there marks of stitches on this piece of skin ?-There were marks, but it is only right to say I could not form an opinion as to whether they were marks or stitches. At the reassembling of the Court after lun" cheon Mr Newton proceeded at once with the cross-examination of Professor Pepper. Mr Newton again directed his questions to the details of the appearance of the scar on the abdomen. Mr Pepper said he should not necessarily expect to find fibrous thickening beneath an operation wound. Yes" or "No." Mr Newton asked further questions, and when Mr Pepper returned qualified answers he responded with some warmth, I want simply Yes or No answers." Mr Travers Humphreys I submit that an expert witness is not obliged to say Yes or No." It is not a question of fact- Sir Albert, de Rutzen If Mr Pepper gives an answer subject to a qualification, he is entitled to do so. Mr Newton I was only anxious to get an answer to my questions with any qualification the gentleman wished to give. There is very often an interruption from Counsel just when a I point is goin? to be reached. Sir Albert: It is perfectly legitimate. Defence Doctors. "Referring to a suggestion which was put t8 the effect that Dr. Wall and Dr. Turnbull r. of the opinion that there should be a thicken* ing under the scar, Mr Newton pressed for a answer. j Would you say that you must be right an they must be wrong ?" he asked. Witness I am not going to be so stupid sa to make such a remark. It is putting stupid answers into my moutn (added witness), and I won't take them.. It is then a matter of opinion I—Yes, but* may be allowed to state that my experience.. very much larger than that of those gentle* men. You volunteer the statement that your as' perience is far greater than either of the* gentlemen ?—Yes, certainly. On surgical ma11 ters I have been connected with hospitals fot over forty years, and I think I may say they have not. Mr Newton As you have put it upon your qualifications are nothing approacbinl theirs both in eminence and in number. W' can look it up you know. Mr Pepper I am quite willing that yod should have that opinion. Mr Newton: Can yoc say with absoluW certainty whether that scar or mark was in middle of the abdomen or at the side 1 Is I possible to say with absolute Not with absolute certainty, but in my opiDl08 it is in the middle. The Viscera. Coming to the question of the viscera 1011 say there was no cut or tear on it except it was necessary for removal. If a per80n training had been devoted to the ear, the eye, and the nose that would not give him any perience with regard to the viscera that a person who underwent surh training would acquire general anatomical knowledge- Of course you are speaking of England Have you no knowledge of what course a P&' son would have to go through in America I have knowledge of some of the institutionS in America. Would you agree that the portion of pyjama jacket was a portion of the ordinal kind of pyjama ?—Yes. Also that the specimens of hair to which y°° • have referred are similar to what you haV* seen before on many occasions ?—Certainly. This concluded the cross-examination Professor Pepper, which had lasted an hour a half. Mr Travers Humphreys (re-examining) You have been asked about statements whic had been made to you by Inspector Dew Sir Melville Macnaghten. Has your evident0 to-day been influenced by anything you been told by them or by any policeman or s.n1 other person ?—Not in the slightest. i More About Scar. Mr Pepper, in further replies to he had heard the suggestion from Dr. W and Dr. Turnbull that he should microSCOpe the scar, and it was in consequence of that be had done so.. Mr Humphreys Is that piece of skin witb the scar still in existence ?—Yes, with the «*" ception of the piece which I took off. And is available for further examination Certainly. Witness said that it would have been neee8" sary in the case of a stout person to carry wound from an operation of the nature cated as having been performed rather highet than would be necessary in a thin persoO* Attached to the piece of skin on which scar was, there was another and smaller pj about the size of the hand, and behind to- were several muscles of the abdomen. t As to the suggestion that the groove" iD the skin might have been caused by the foldiDS and pressure, he said that the folding was n<>« in fact, along the line of the scar. It was a of crescent. Mr Humphreys: It has been suggested to y° that the remains had been there 12 months 1- That is impossible. Why ?—If they had been there 12 viscera, skin, and muscles would not have bedS in the state of preservation they were.

DR. MARSHALL'S EVIDENCE. Dr. Thomas Marshall, divisional surgeon of police, said On the 13th of July last I called to 39, Hilldrop-crescent and saw excavation which had been made in the of the cellar. In the centre of the excavatD1 there were some remains, at that time only slightly exposed,which were apparently hutnØ remains. I went away without touching ttØ. and returned about 9.15 the same eveniOp when I found them very much more f»"JJ exposed. I made such examination of the1? as I could without touching them, i could then see there were presen some internal orgahs. They were on the top. I did not disturb them in any way. On next day I met Mr Pepper there. I agree Mr Pepper's evidence as to what was found o" that occasion and what was done. On the of July I had the coroner's authority to a post-mortem examination of the remains company with Mr Pepper. I have heard t» £ professor's evidence with regard to that nation, and I agree with him. I have nothiOB to add to that evidence. On the same day ■ tain of the remains and other things were lected by Mr Pepper and placed in five gl*f! jars. They were stopper jars. The stopp^" were secured by binding with tape and with five seals. They were left in charge of tb* mortuary keeper. Hair Curlers. On the 25th of July I made a further nation, and on that occasion I found a Hinde j curler, with some hair upon it, among the so debris and remains in the coffin, and I put curler and hair in a jar. 1 sent the jar to "•* Mary's Hospital. On August 14th I ag^j examined the remains at the mortuary, and then found a third Hinde courier. I put that io*; the glass jar, together with the lungs and p*2' tions of the intestines. I took them into' Wilcox, together with a box containing 90111 carbolic powder. The first time I noticed t^ piece of skin with the scar on was on 8th. When I found it there was anotb^ piece of skin and flesh attached to it. e I formed the opinion that that mark on t«* skin was an old scar. I was present when Pepper examined the viscera on the 8th ust, and agree with his evidence as to stages of decomposition which had been re- spectively reached by the organs. Can yc/u say, asked Mr Humphries, on tomical grounds, whether the remains a those of a male or female 7-No. Are they the only grounds which would ell; able you to speak with certainty as to the set —Yes..a We have been told that you saw how evisceration had been carried out. In opinion, could that have been done by a without anatomical knowledge ?—I could 0 think it. Corroboration of Dr. Pepper. Mr Newton (cross-examining): Dr. Marsb*^ have you ever met Mr Pepper in before ?—Never. And so I understand you to say that heard his evidence, you are prepared to gt evidence to exactly the same effect —Yes. When did you first form the opinion tn- there was a scar on this piece of flesh the 8th of August. Witness said he did 110 observe the scar on the 13th and 25th of when he saw the remains. When were you first told, proceeded Newton, that Mrs Crippen was supposed^ have a scar in the abdomen ?—On the l8tb July. ha Then with regard to the remains On whole there is nothing to indicate either or identity, you agree Y eEl, but there is one single iota to suggest .the possibility of ™ being a male. The 8ax Difficulty. Did you say at the inquest that you not say whether they were those of a maJe. female t—I think I said I could not whether they were those of a female. Do you suggest that the evidence tak down by the coroner in your presence wrong 7-1 suggest that that sentence c- bodies the question as well as the answer. Can you say whether you signed it or not' I rannot remember that I signed anything* .y Do you agree with Mr Pepper that the positive way of determining sex is an anatoiIM cal examination ?—Yes. Mr Newton Did you say at the inqU jd when you were recalled, I should have S3iØ that a large quantity of adiposera was the remains, showing that they had been many months ?—I said several and I "also said a quantity of adiposera, a large quantity." rcnul4 Then the coroner is wrong again. ■ a \H the fact that the remains had been j clay and lime retard putrefaction think it would unless there was a good d moisture. The Adjournment. Mr Humphrey asked that the proceecl might be adjourned till Friday. There however, no chance, he said, of completing case for the prosecution on that day. The Court adjourned accordingly.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. BIRTHS. DAVIES.-At Moriah-placc, Llwydcoed, on 6th inst., the wife of W. R. Davies, Schoolmaster, of a son. DEVERECX.—On September llth, at Lyndhurst, Wimbledon Park-road. Southfields, London, S.W., the wife of T. Devereux, a son. 164n GRANT.—September 10th, 52.. Stockland-street, Grangetown, Cardiff, to Florence and Perciva! Grant, twin sons. 21Sn HADDON.-On the 12th inst., at 11, Kelston-road, Whitchurch, to Mr and Mrs H. Haddon—a daughter. LISK.—September 8 th, at 17, Pen-y-Peel-road, Cardiff, to Lilian Mary and William Lisk, a daughter. 929n £ JSK.—On the 8th instant, at 17, Penypeel-road. Cardiff, to Mr and Mrs William Lisk, a daughter, n LLOYD,—On the 7th inst., at Oxford House, Skewen, the wife of Mr David Lloyd, of a daughter. 2650 IHOMAS.—On Tuesday, 6th September, at Aber- (tlaslyn, Newfoundland-road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, to Mr and Mrs GwH Thomas, a son. 540n MARRIAGES. iDAMS-GRIFFITH -G RIFFIN .—On the 1st Septem- ber, at St. Mary Abbot's, Kensington, by the Rev. Stanley Woodin, M.A. (cousin of the bride), of All Saints', Benhilton, Surrey, Percv Ernest Adams, of Cerro de Pasca, Peru, to Nellie Metcalfe Griffith- Griffin, daughter of the late Captain and Mrs F. G. Griffith-Griffin, late 32nd Foot (Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry), and grand-daughter of the late Colonel Charles LPwil!l Griffin, commanding 45th Regiment (Sherwood Foresters), and the late Colonel W. Metcalfe, late 35th N.I., H.E.I.C.S. Bengal Staff Corps. BETTY—BISHOP.—On the 8th Sept., at Llangsdock Church, Carmarthenshire, by the Rev. W. Rees, R.D.,vicar of the Parish, agisted by the Rev. Rhys Bishop, Rector of LettonL Herefordshire (uncle of the bride), Capt. Paget KeSmts Betty, R.E., third ■on of the late Col.J.IF. Kfcmmis Betty, R.A., of Knightstown, Queen's Co Ireland, to Francis Enid Gwenllyan, only surviving child of his Honour Judge Bishop, of Dolygarreg, Llandovery, Carmar. thenshire. COOPER—.TONES.—On the 12th inst., at Benaiah Congregational Church, Talybont on Usk, by the Rev. W. H. A. Morgan, B.A. (pastor), and the Rev. D. Tyssil Evans, M.A., B.Sc. (uncle of the bride), Tbomas Cooper. Inland Revenue, Talgarth, son of Mr Thomas Cooper, Liverpool, to Flora Gertrude Jones, Tynywern, Talybont, daughter of Mr Daniel Norton Jones, Bayswater, London. 294 DASH—GREGORY—On the 7th inst., at Newport- road Methodist Church, by the Rev. E. Ratcliffe. Joseph, youngest, son of Mr and Mrs W. Dash, to Edith Lilian, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Gregorv, 68. Partridge-road. Cardiff. 612n DAVIF,S--SAT,INDER.S.-At Tabernacle Congrega- tional Chapel, Pencader, on Thursday, by Rev. T. Lloyd Jones. B.A., B.D., assisted by Revs. Penar Griffiths, Swansea, Fred Jones, B.A., Rhymney, and Glyn Jones. Pencoder, Rev. James Davies, B.A., Mynyddbach, to Agnes, eldest daughter of late Mr Evan Saunders and Mrs Saunders., Cwmgwen Hall, Pencader. 984 COTTLE—BENNETT.—On September 10th, at Mount Tabor Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. W. Carrier, Arthur Bertram, youngest son of Thomas M. Cottle, of Wellfleld-road, Cardiff, to Cecile Mary, elder daughter of John Bennett, of Kincraig-street, Cardiff. 151n EVANS—MATHIAS.—At the English Congregational Church, September 7th, by Professor Joseph Jones, M.A., B.D., Brecon, Rev. A. Penry Evans, Bar Church, Scarboro', third son of late Rev. Penry Evans, Pontardulais, to Gwendoline, youngest daughter of Alderman W. H Mathias, J.P., Porth. x836n GUNN-v,MTH,-At St, Paul's. Grangetown, Sept. 5tli, Walter Edward Gunn, to Edith Emily, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Smith, Clive-street, Cardiff, n HARRIES—DAVIES.—On September 6th, at Bed- wellty, by the Rector, W. Arnold Harries, London and Provincial Bank, Rhymney, to Annie, daughter of Mr Thomas Davies, Chemist, Rhymney. No eards. 574 IlARRISON-CROSSLING.-At St. Augustine's Church, Penarth. September 7th, by Rev. H. C. Morton, Tom Spencer, youngest son of Mr G. A. Harrison, Newport-road, Cardiff, to Ada. Annie, youngest daughter of the late Ralph Crossling. Penarth. 778 JAMES—BAKER.—At St. Margaret's, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Canon Beck. Henry James to Winnifred, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H C. Baker. 4, City-road. 694n KJMBER—BANBURY.—On 6th inst., at St. Mar- garet's Church, Roath, Cardiff. by the Rev, Canon Beck, Gilbert Frank Patey. only son of Mr E. G. Kimber, Bartholomew Honse, Newbury. Berks, to Gertrude, oecond daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Banbury, Partridge-road, Cardiff. 519n LEWIS—HARRIES.—On the 12th inst.,at St. Mary's Church, Cartligan, by the Rev. D. J. Evans. M.A., Vicar of Cardigan, assisted by the Rev. E. Evans, Tremain, and the Rev. Daniel Lewim, Great Eastern, Leicestershire (brother of the bridegroom), Miss Lily Harries, daughter of the late Mrs Owen, Com- mercial Hotel, Cardigan, to Mr Lewis Lewis, Archi- tect. Cardigan and Fishguard. 310 IlAINW ,ARING-DA VID.On September 6th, at St. David's, Ogmore Vale, by the Rev. A. J. .Edwards, B.A., Vicar, assisted by the Rev. Austen Davies, B.A., Port Talbot, Herbert Ruins, son of the late William Mainwaring, Sonndwell, Bristol, to Emily, youngest daughter of the late D. R. David, Meesgwyn, Port Talbot. 563 KORRIS-TRIMNBLL.-On the 10th inst., at the West Giove Unitarian Church, by the Rev. Blount Mott, James Morris, youngest son of Heitry Morris, of London, to Eva Gertrude Trimnell, second daughter of William Trimnell, of Cardiff MURRAY—REGAN—On the 10th inst.. at St. David's, Charles-street, Cardiff, by the Rev. Father Alfoncus, Thomas Murray, youngest son of John Murray, Nurston; to Mary Regan, eldest daughter of the late Daniel Regan, Penmark. 80n PAWLEY—COX.—On the 6th instant, at Conway- road Wesleyan Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. Mar- shall Limon, William Oswald Lee, second son of Captain J. Pawley, of 83, Wyndham-crescent, to Rose Ethel, eldest daughter of Captain R. M. Cox, of 126- Llaodaff-road. 55911 PREECF-F,DWARDS.-On the 12th inst., at St. Margaret's Church, by Rev. W. T. Southern, Wil- liam Campbell, eldest son of William Preece, 113. Connaught-road, to Annie, second daughter of David Edwards. 72. Stacey-road, Cardiff. 214n BOWLANDS-LEWIS.On Tuesday. September 6tn, at Calvaria Welsh Baptist. Chapel, Aberdare, by the Rev. W. L. Powell (C.M.), Caerphilly (uncle of the bride), and Rev. W. T. Francis, Gwawr (B.), Aber- aman, J. L. Rowlands," Leader Office, Abefldaire, only son of Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Aberystwyth, to May Lewis, second daughter of Mr and Lewis (Cash. Tailor). Aberaman. THOMAS—PHILLIPS"-On the 7th inst., at Bethle- hem, Gwaelodvgarth, by the Rev. David Hughes, Pontycymmer (uncle of the bride), assisted by Rev. R. G. Berry and Rev. J. Peters, Newton Abbot, Mr Jacob Beynon Thomas, Chemist. Wellfleld-road, Roath Park, Cardiff. to Miss Mary Evelyn Phillips, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Phillips, The Villas, Gwaelodygarth. 800 TRESAWNA—TUKE.—On the 1st September, at the Parish Church of St. Nicholas, Cbtswick, by the Rev. Prebendary Loraine, vicar of St. Paul's, Grove Park. Chiswick. assisted bv the Rev. W. H. Dawe, William S. Tresawna, M.D,. of Aber- gavenny, second son of the late H. Tresawna, of ProbuB. Cornwall, to Vera Margaret, third daughter of Charlesilolesworth Tuke. M.R.C.S., Eng., of The Gate House. Chiswick. TREGONTNG—SAMPSON.—On the 7th inst. at St. David's Church, Hendy, Pontardulais. by the Rev. Rotter Williams, R.D., rector of Llanelly, grand- father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. D. Watoyn Morgan, vicar of All Saints', Llanelly, and the Rev. C. V. Hampton Weeks, rector of Yaverland, Isle of Wight, Geoffrey Norris, fifth son of the late Mr J. Simmons Tregoning and of Mrs Tregoning, Landue, Cornwall, to Dorothea Mary. eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. H. Samp- son. Brvngwili. Pontardulais. 2643 WATSON—CREESE.—On September 7th. at Tre- degarville Chapel.Cardiff,by the Rev. Gray Griffith, Donald Arthur Watson, eldest son of the late Robert Prosner Watson, Roath Park, Cardiff, to Edith Maud Spencer Creese, youngest daughter of Thomns Creese. Citv-road. Cardiff. 786n WILLIAMS—GEORGE.—September 13th. at Cardiff, Tom Williams, M.E., Tvdraw Colliery. Treherbert, to Rachel, youngest daughter of Mr W. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon). 429 DEATHS. BIRD.—September 7th, Alfred Bird, 20. Northumber- land-street, Canton, Cardiff, aged 59 suddenly, CANTY.—On the 6th inst.. at 31, Tydfll-street, Barry Docks. John Canty, Coaltrimmer. DAUNTON.—On Sept. 10th, at 48. Taff embankment Cardiff, Sarah Daunton, aged 64, after a long and painful illness. Passed peacefully away. 88n DAVIES.—Sunday night, suddenly, at Hirwaun House. Tonynandv, D. Daniel Davies (Americal. DAVIES.—On the 6th Sept., at 50, Connaught-road, Harlesden, the Reverend Doctor Charles Maurice Davies, in his 83rd year. DAVIES.-At Beech House, Charles-street, Tredegar. on the 9th, Thomas Davies, foreman smith and boilermaker under the Tredegar Iron and Coal Co., aged 68. DEE.—On Sent. 8th, 1910, at 20, Gloucester-street, Cardiff, William Dee (senior), late berthing-man, aged 85 years. ELMER.—On the 13th inst. at Porthcawl, in his 67th year, Mark Elmer, late Board of Trade Offices, Cardiff. ERNST.—At Cartago, Costa Rica, by cable, Jane, the beloved wife of George Ernst: deeply regretted. 2676 EVANS.—On 9th inst.. at 27. St Fagans-street, Caerphilly, Sarah, widow of the late Mr John Evans, Cardiff-road, Caerphilly. EVANS.—On September 6th, the Rev. E. Olwern Evans, Bedlinog. TF.T.TOIV —On pnt.- 5th At 70. Carllslp-street. Car- diff. Martha, the beloved wife of the late William Felton, of Penllvne, near Cowbridge. aged 84 vears.'i GREY.—On the 10th inmt.. st 58, dive-road. Canton, Samuel Grev (formerlv of James-street, Bute Docks, and Cowbridge-road. Canton), in his 82nd year. HOCKING.—At Irvincton. New Jersey, U.S.A., Sept. 2nd, 1910, Alfred M. Hocking, in his £ 3rd vear. the beloved husband of Emily Hocking, late of Cardiff Interment at Clinton Cemetery. His end was peace." 392n HUGHES.—On September 3rd William Joseph fWillie) Hughes, the beloved i-on of the late E. W. Hughes and Mrs Hughes, of 17. City-road, Cardiff. IRWIN.—On the. 7th lnst., at 169, Cardiff, Alice May. dearly loved daughter of Walter R. and Bessie Trwin, aged 18 vears. JOHN.—On September 131h, 1,910, at 80, Arnait Hill. Penygraig. Evan David, the beloved son of David and Mary John, aged 6 years. JOHN.On September 9th. at Newnort Hospital, our beloved father, Noah John, of Rhyswg Fach Farm, Cwmearn, Mon. JOHNSON.—At 40, King-street, Penarth, on the 6th inst.. Susan Ann. the beloved wife of F. J. Johnson (nep, Susan Boyle), aged 30. MACCARTHY.—On Sept. 5th. at 67, Frederick-street, Cardiff, Mary Ann MacCarthy, wife of Patrick MacCarthy. MORGAN.—On September 3rd. at Tynewydd Farm. Pontlottyn. William, beloved husband of Margaret Morgan, aged 71. MOSES.—On September 6th, Thomas Moses, at40. R'lth-street. Bargoed. PARRY.—On September 10th. at Rock Honse. Fern- dale. Martha Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Dr. T. W. Parrv, J.P., aged 58. PHILLIPS.-On Satnrday. the 10th inst.. at. Drys- lwyn. Abercrave, James, the beloved son of William and Anne Phillins, age-i 18 vears. RENDELL.On September 5th, at Neath (suddenly), Theophilu3 James, the beloved husband of Ellen Rendell. R,OWLANT).-On Sept. 8th, at Rock Villa, Mountain Ash. William Bowland, nged 63 years. SHEEN.—On September 8th, at 8. Heath-crescent, Grai^wen. Pontypridd, John Sheen. SHEEN.—On September 8th, at Deanfleld. Rooth. Cardiff, Pauline Mirhal Strangwavs, wife of Arthur Sheen, and second daughter of the late Professor Chorion Collins, aged 29. 2646 TRIGG.-12th inst.. at Cardiff, Inflrm«ry. Charles Raymond, beloved child of W. and H. Trigg, 17, Sandnn-street. THOMAS.—On the 9th Sept. at Ensleiah, Gravshott, MandeEmma, the beloved wife of Arthur D. Thomaa, aged 36 year*. „ TUDOR.—September 11th, Samuel Tudor, of Nantvmoel, asred 55. WILLIAM.S—On September 9th (rtiddenlv) at 13, Moriah-place, Llwvdened. Thomas Jenkin Williams, aged 18 years, son of Thomas Jenkin Williams, Colliery Manager, Cwmtillery, late Gadlys, Aber. WILLIAMS.—Men tel Hospital. SenWtobor 8th, Hettrv John, beloved husband of Mary Williams, 22 Diamond-street, Cardiff, accd.36 yp-rs. WTLT.IAMS.—Tuesday. September 6th, at 143, Robert-street. Ynysvbwl. aged 55. ZEHNTER.—Sept. 7th. at 9. Llandaff-road, Cardiff, Joseph (Josle). aoert 33 years the only son of J. Zehnter, Butchers' Arms, Llandaff-road. Cardiff. IN MEMORIAM. COSSLETT.—In loving memor of Samuel Cosslett, who died September 15th, 1903. Never forgotten. Sister Lizzie.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1910. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTION. There is a strange confusion of ideas and a babel of tongues over the National Eisteddfod. Peace il declared at the Gorsedd and the Eisteddfod but there is no peace, only the words of warring sections. The National gathering this year was preceded by a battle of opinions on the place and the influence of the Eisteddfod and its rulers. The Bards were criticised and described as anti- quated and out of date, the attacked responding with a fine scorn of the Uni- versity men who see, or pretend to see, little of real good in the Eisteddfod as at present conducted. The war of words has been carried into the Eisteddfod itself, the Archdrutd himself leading the attack with stinging phrases and-a terrible onslaught of words. Peace thereis none, in face of what are termed slash- ing replies to critics with the charge of intellectual leprosy." The position is regrettable on all grounds, for the National Eisteddfod is not so perfect an institu- tion that it cannot be improved, and it is not so bad that such a defence is needed. It is a human institution after all, and like all human institutions it must at times fail to be in step with the times. The whole face and aspect of things in Wales is changing, has changed. The introduction of education, primary, secondary, and higher, is the real cause of the trouble, and it may be that the Eisteddfod will emerge out of this war of words a better, a stronger, and a more helpful institution for the encoaragement and delight of 'all Welsh men and women. The Eisteddfod is firmly established in the affections of the Welsh people bat it can only remain the power that it has been by its best friends recognising the changed character of Wales. It has done a splendid work in the past, and is doing excellent work to-day, but it is no longet so complete an organisation on the in- tellectual side of the nation's life that it was, and here is the difficulty which besets the defenders of the past and the reformers who would modernise it and reform it according to modern intellectual standards.

The unrest which characterises the Labour world has been emphasised by the discussions of the Trade Union Con- gress. Everywhere, in all the great industries, there is a tendency to kick over the traces, to discard the advice of cautious and experienced leaders in a strugglewith Capital. The "hot bloods," as they have been termed, are, fighting not against Capital alone, but against their old leaders, who are denounced as old fogeys, and taunted with being peace- at-any-price men. The younger men are being listened to, and we have threats of trouble or actual stoppages in all direc- tions and in all trades. Mabon, writing from the scene of the Trade Union Con- gress, returns to the problem of the South Wales Coalfield, and advises well-con- sidered caution. He emphasises the value of sweet reasonableness, and a real effort to find a way of settling differ- ences. Whether before or after fighting, a way to peace will have to be found through reason, but a very large section seem to take it for granted that a fight will in some way work wonders. They may discover the wisdom of experience, already known by the older leaders, that the end of a fight is frequently but the beginning of the trouble all over again, made worso and more difficult by the confusion of the struggle.

A London journal, writing on the Car- diff Triennial Festival, which commences next Monday, pretends to see in it a modem movement for replacing the Eisteddf6d. It is a new educational movement to replace the antiquated methods of the Eisteddfod. It is nothing of the kind. There is no rivalry, and there never was intended any rivalry to exist, between the Cardiff Musical Festival and the Eisteddfod. The two things are en- tirely different, and may run side by side without interfering with each other; though they are both concerned with fostering a love of music and encourag- ing the musical. MrEmlyn Evans, writing under the heading df 11 Music in Wales," in our present issue, puts the whole matter in its true perspective, and he concludes, as all who know the two institutions will, For ourselves we are content to esteem both, and to derive enjoyment and bene- fit from the eisteddfod equally with the festival Welshmen especially should esteem the Cardiff Musical Festival for the encouragement that it has given to Welsh music and Welsh composers. It has consistently encouraged Welsh com- positions, and there is a remarkable fact worth noting that the principal works performed at the Eisteddfod concerts were written specially forandprodaeed at past Cardiff Festivals. The late Dr. Parry, Mr David Jenkins, Mr Harry Evans, and Professor David Evans have written new works for the Cardiff Festi. val, and this year Dr. Thomas, of Swan- sea, will conduct his new work, The Bard," next week. The Cardiff Triennial Musical Festival has rendered national service to Welsh music, and if for this alone deserves the hearty and practical support of all Welsh music lovers. Nc other institution is doing a like work foi Welsh music.

The Natjonal Eisteddfod and Welsh choirs are coming in for criticism thi- wook, There are plenty of advisers, bu1 in the question of the Welsh choirs at Senghenydd it is an old complaint, and well worth forcing home. From the time —a few years ago-that Welsh choirs were recommended to stop the parrot-like singing of hackneyed test pieces, many great changes have taken place. The vocal ability of Wales is no longer devoted to the singing of half a dozen worn out test pieces. The mention of some of them, like On the Ramparts and Martyrs of the Arena," raises a smile, and those who have departed from the old paths now wonder how they could have remainded there for so long. However, the'" Martyrs turned up at the Senghenydd eisteddfod .this week, and the adjudicator advised Welsh choirs to produce other pieces and leave this alone fcr a time. He ex- pressed the opinion that the choirs were singing the Martyrs to death. It has earned a long rest, which the best choirs have given it for some time past.

As a modern city Cardiff is quite unique, possessing magnificent public buildings in a beautiful park in the very heart of the city. It is unique in another respect, which reflects no credit on the city authorities, and that is the absence of a large public hall to meet the requests of big assemblies for any purpose what- ever. The city possess admirable sites near the other public buildings, and there should be no special difficulty in satisfying what is a real public need, and has become a necessity demanding serious attention. All sections of the community are con- cerned. In the interests of politics, religion, music, trade, it is desirable to provide a large public hall, and judging by the chorus of opinion which has been heard during the past few days as published in the columns of the South Wales Daily News," there shoald be no special difficulty connected with the building of a fine City Hall to meet all demands. Quite a considerable amount of public money has been spent on temporary buildings for political, re- ligious, eisteddfodic, and trade purposes, and yet Cardiff is without a hall to accommodate large gatherings. This want of a public hall i3 one of the most serious drawbacks from which the City suffers.

Fifty Years 'Ago. FROM CARDIFF TIMES," SEPT. 15, 1860 Garibaldi entered Naples on Saturday ac- companied by his staff only. He was welcomed with immense rejoicing. A Provisional Govern- ment was formed. Garibaldi had found an immense quantity of war material and 80,000,000 lire in the bank. A Te Deum had been celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Gavazzi, the people shouting Long live Victor Emmanuel!' Long live Garibaldi.' The people were armed, some even with pikes and sticks. A general illumination had taken place. The Papal nuncio, the greater part of the Am- bassadors, and Count Trapani, had followed the King to the Gaeta. The King had appointed Signor Ulloa, brother of General Ulloa, as his Prime Minister, and had issued a proclamation. After the flight of the King a great rise took place in the public funds. I have just been into the Toledo, where I the furore is- something tremendous, and we are in for another night of it. A procession of priests was coming down, carrying banners and decorations, with tri-coloured scarfs and ribands. They were soon after presented to the Dictator, together with a few bishops. After the bishops bad been presented Lord Llanover had an interview with the Dictator. Garibaldi, in fact, having heard of his being in Naples, appointed mid-day to receive him. Troops have rushed madly out of Castel Nnovo shrieking wildly Viva Garibaldi,' while the civilians are kissing and hugging them." Tredegar The Temperance Hall.—This building has, within the last week, received its I cap- a p*. but required a stimulant to n_vnt its resemblance to the tower of Athene. It tottered in the breeze. The exterior frame was erected With no interior stamina to keep the outward shell together. However, a bottle was cracked and the workmen hastened to- r gether and by pressure the front wall was forced back nine inches to a perpendicular. The shares (il each) were the .other day hawked by the bye-standers round the clock pedestal at 2s 6d and 3s each, but we did not hear of any sales effected." The weather This locality has partaken of the general beneficial chanpe in the weather, and &11 are glad of the prospect that the harvest will be reaped satisfactory." Tredegar Town Amusements.—We observe that public amusements are set in for the autumn months. Mr CuUimore starts a saloon at the Talbot inn twice a week, and the rival Shakesperian holds out at the Black Prince." At the Bank of England on Friday, the Court of Directors" ordered a gratuity of ten per cent. on the salaries of all the clerks who have been in the establishment more than two years. They likewise ordered a gratuity of .tl,COO each to Mr Gray and Mr Marshall, the chief accountant and chief cashier, with a com pliraentary acknowledgement on their having respectively completed fifty years of service." There was caught," says the Banffshire Journal," the other day, by one of the boats belonging to Mr Smith, Port Gordon, a large cod, which on being opened, was found to con- tain eleven full-grown herrings, quite fresh, besides a great many that were beginning to undergo decomposition; also seven half-grown cr&bs-a very fair take-in for his codship and sufficient to have served him on a pretty long voyage."

) CARDIFF THEATRE'S AFFAIR8. i Losses on Mothet Goose." Under the winding-up order made against the Cambrian Theatres, Ltd., the summary of accounts and report of the assistant receiver has been issued. The company was formed in August, 1909, with a nominal capital of £ 5,000, to acquire the interest of A. E. Withers in an agreement for an under-lease of the Theatre Royal, Cardiff. The agreement in question w%s acquired from the Cardiff Theatre Co., Ltd., and was for a term of 21 years, at a rental of EW 138 4d to Christinas, 1910, to be increased first to jCl,000, and then to £ 1,300. The issued capital was £ 2,452, of which 450 shares were subscribed for ..cash. No assignment of his interest was made by Mr Albert Withers, owing to a dispute with a firm of solicitors who claimed a lien on the agreement for costs. The company, without the assignment, entered into occu- pation of the theatre, and a number of plays were produced upon profit-sharing terms. The company produced the pantomine •' Mother Goose at Christmas, 1909, and also sent it on tour. Its however, resulted in a loss. Eventually, owing to the local authori- ties intimating that the theatre licence would not be renewed linless the building was entirely remodelled, and as no funds were forthcoming it was decided to go into voluntary liquidation, and afwinding-up order was afterwards made. The liabilities were EL392 ( £ 1,210 -unsecured) and assets E88U& The creditors and contri- butor ies appointed a liquidator on August 19. i,

TACKLING A TARTAR. [ At Tredegar on Tuesday Mrs Frances Davies Sirhowy, was summoned for assaulting George Griffiths, Thomas Davies, Albert Herbert Boorman, and Frederick C. Phillips, County Court bailiffs, Tredegar, on the 2nd instant, and Thomas John Davies (20), her son. was summoned for assaulting George Griffiths on the same day. Mr R. H. Spencer, Tredegar, prosecuted for the High Bailiff. The evidence showed that the bailiffs went to levy an execution, when the woman became very violent, struck Phillips in the mouth, beat Davies and Boorman with a walking stick, and struck Griffiths on the arm With a pokr. Her son, it was alleged, seized Griffiths' by the throat. The woman was fined 10s and 30s costs, and the son was fined 10s and 10s costs.

HOW STRONG NERVES KILL DISEASE. It is now well established that many Diseases originate in tissues over which the Nerve System has lost control. This means that certain Nerve Centres become so enfeebled that they cannot obey the Directing Force and are thus quite unable to repel the attacks ( of unhealthy organisms. Weak Nerves pro- duce a condition which is favourable to the development of Disease, and it should there- [ fore be the aim and duty of everyone to obtain Strong, Steady Nerves under full control. A I timely indication of how this may be effected I is provided by signalman Baker, who says ( Hundreds of lives depend on my vigilance, and the strain made my nerves unsteady. I lost confidence and became depressed and weak, but after taking Phosferine my nerves became quite steady, my sight good and health perfect, with full ability to work. l 49. Penihurst-road, South Hackney. Phosferine Nurses and Reinforces the Nerves, quickly enabling them to fully control the entire body, i and thus help the system to resist Disease.

Prinee of Wales's Investiture. The wish of the Welsh people that the ancient custom of the investiture of the Prince of vVales should be revived, has been ac- ceded to by the King, and the ceremony will take place at Carnarvon, the site of one of the Principality's oldest capitals, and the tradi- I tional scene of the presentation of the first Prince of Wales to the Welsh eftains. A more ideal setting for the revival of thi3 old and picturesque ceremony than the noble and stately fortress at Carnarvon could scarcely be found. It was founded by Edward I. in the thirteenth century for the purpose of keeping in check the rebellious Welsh tribes.

FURTHER DETAILS. It appears that Captain Jones held his com- mission in a Volunteer force, and had not seen active service in South Africa. He, however, I had been in that country, and it was there that j he met his victim, Mrs Wehster. This lady, who I came of a distinguished French family, was' the sister of Lionel Terry, a well-known anti- Asiatic agitator, who, about five years ago, shot an elderly Chinaman in Wellington, New Zea- land, as was said at the time to advertise a book he had written, and as a protest against the importation of the yellow race into British countries. When Jones first met Mrs Webster he was farming in South Africa in partnership with Lionel Terry. The families are stated to have been on the closest terms of friendship. Victim Deserted. About two years ago Jones took a cottage at Omaha, and went in for a nurseryman's busi ness. He was a Crown land tenant. Mrs Web- ster was also living in the Omaha district, to- gether with her three young children, and re- mained there until her removal to the mental hospital, where the terrible tragedy occurred. When Mrs Webster left for the institution the families were still on such intimate terms that Mrs Jones, the wife of Captain Jones. took charge of her three little children. Very little is known of Mrs Webster after she left Kent, but Jones, who was always reticent as to the particular county in Wales from which he came, had said that she had been deserted by her husband, an officer in the British Army, who was then dead, and that the desertion actually took place in New Zealand. He gave that as a reason why he took so much interest I in Mrs Webster. Captain Jones is described by an old friend as a typical Welshman in appearance, and as bearing facial evidence of campaigns, though I he was only known in New Zealand 4s a Volunteer officer. He was of medium height, fairly well developed, and sunburnt. He wore a fair moustache, turning grey. His military bearing was always apparent. Mrs Webster is described as a fine looking woman, with a r superior bearing. A Great Love." Captain Jones left letters to his wife and the coroner. In one of these heistated that he had known Mrs Webster for about nine years, and r described her as a woman among women." Then he continued :— As I am given to understand that her case is hopeless, death is far preferable to a life of insanity, especially to a woman of high degree and birth. Mrs Webster asked me to save her and her children, and I will do so Onto death. I have done it out of respect to the great love I have for Mrs Webster and her children. I am alone responsible, though it is done at her earnest .wish. Capt. Jones then paid a high tribute to the beautiful, pure, and unselfish life that Mrs Webster had led. In another letter to the coroner, he said he hoped they would be cre- mated, but if that were not possible that they would be buried together. When it was stated at the inquest that "inongst, the letters found bn Captain Jones was one from Sir J. Ward, to whom he had written on the gift of a battleship to England, I the coroner remarked: This Jones was evidently pushing himself forward. Dr. Beattie replied that Jones was looking for a Government billet.

RAPHAEL FOR 24s. The discovery of what is regarded by the experts who have examined it as a genuine Raphael has just been made at Neubourg under peculiar circumstances. A few months ago, says the Daily liele- graph Paris correspondent, a picture re- presenting the Blessed Virgin with the Infant Christ seated in her lap was disposed of to a local grocer for the small sum of 24s at the sale of-the effects of a neighbouring rector. Pleased with his asqui sition, the tradesman showed it to a barrister who has written several works on artistic objects, in the Department of the Eure, and who, promptly recognising its importance, went thoroughly into the matter, and arrived at the conclusion that this was the picture which had been erroneously defined as the Madone d'Orleans, but since more correctly named the Reveil de 1'Enfant, an original of which, as a despatch from Evreux states, exists in the Bridgewater Gallery. Only M. le Mercier, the barrister mentioned, and. the experts whom he has consulted, con- sider that this is not a copy of that picture, but is itself from the brush of Raphael. Pending a final decision it is perfectly clear that the worthy grocer did a very good stroke I of business when he secured the pictue for ( such a trifling sum.

BRIDGEND NURSES. WORKHOUSE INFIRMARY TROUBLE. SENSATIGNAL SUOGESTION. Local Government Board. Inquiry. Mr Hugh Williams, Poor Law Inspector, opened a Local Government Board inquiry at Bridgend on Wednesday into charges brought against Nurse Lizzie Broughton, superintending nurse at the Bridgend Workhouse Infirmary, by Nurse Harriet Armitage, a member of the nursing stag. The inquiry was held as the result of an appeal by Nurse Broughton to the Local Government Board against a decision of the Board of Guardians calling upon her to send in her resienation. Yesterday Mr W. M. Thomas, solicitor, Bridgend, acted for Nurse Armitage, who laid the complaints, and Mr r. J. HugheS (Messrs Hughes and Lewis, Bridgend) was for Nurse Broughton. Mr R. H. Cox, clerk to the Board of Guardians" watched the proceedings, and a number of the members of the board. Rev. T. B. Phillips, chairman of the House' Committee of the board, asked the ineJpwtor to take evidence over a series of years, and not only with reference to the charges now brought by Nurse Armitage, as it would have consider- able bearing on the action of the board. The Inspector said that his first duty was to inquire into the particular charges made by Nurse Armitage, and afterwards he would inquire into the general administration at the Workhouse. He could promise Mr Phillips that he would sift the matter to the bottom. Nurse Armitage's Evidence. Nurse Armitage gave evidence, and repeated the charges which she had made against Nurse Broughton in May last, and which had been investigated by a committee of the board. She alleged that Nurse Broughton had made little of her. Nurse Armitage also alleged that Nurse Broughton had improperly treated a maternity patient named Janet Jones, and that a newly-born child bad hemorrhage after being attended to by Nurse Broughton. Nurse Armitage now also brought forward an addi- tional charge, which was to the effect that on Christmas morning last Nurse Broughton was under the influence of drink* > i> •■•••<;«• f- In cross-examination by Mr Hughes witness said that m her opmion JVurse i^rougnion was under the influence of drink on that particular occasion, but she would not say Nurse Broughton was drunk and did not know what she was doing. Sensational Suggestion. Nurse Jane Annie Jones, another member of the staff at the workhouse infirmary, said that in the early hours of Christmas morning she saw Nurse Broughton, who had had some drink." There was a maternity case in the ward that morning. Nurse Broughton," added witness, asked me if I knew that one of the guardians was the father of the child, but no name was mentioned." Mr Hughes: Was an inquiry made by the guardians into the statement that a member of the board was the father ?—Yes, but I did .not make the statement. Dr. Wyndham Randall, medical officer of the Bridgend Board of Guardians, said that the treatment of the girl Janet Jones was a matter of judgment, and his instructions generally to the nurse were to use plasters when necessary. The use of the plasters was not cruel. He had never seen Nurse Broughton under the influence of drink. He did pot hear her be- little Nurse Armitage in his presence, as bad been alleged. The inquiry was adjourned until to-day, when, Nurse Broughton's defence will be heard.

A Lonely Welshman. Haverfordwest Tradesman's Death LIVED IN DftEAD OF BURGLARS. The late Mr George Fletcher, watchmaker, of Haverfordwest, whose sudden death we re- Eorted a week ago, lived tbe life of a recluse, eing almost unknown to the younger genera- tion of his townsfolk. He was a native of Haverfordwest and for half a century carried on business in the High. street. For years he never identified himself with any organisa- tioh-social or religious—and he was never seen outside his own establishment. As a watoh repairer Mr Fletcher won a wide reputation, and 30 or 40 years ago the shop was popular for wedding rings. In fact, nearly every bridegroom went as a matter of course to Mr Fletcher's to buy the weddiftg ring-it was the lucky wedding ring shop." Formerly he was a regular worshipper at the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, but owing to some cause his attendance at chapel abruptly ceased. But his temperament was essentially religious, and until the end' he regularly con- ducted a religious service in his own house. Latterly he worried a great deal, and lived in daily dread of burglars. On one occasion he complained to the police of certain watches and jewellery having been stolen, but investi- gations led to the restitution of the missing goods, which had been carefully packed away in a drawer. It is said that the same search led to the diseovery of a box of gold which had been overlooked, and Mr Fletcher waa agree- ably surprised when the police officers handed him this additional present. Mr Fletcher was very considerate and kind to everybody. No mourners attended, the funeral of this lonely, man. Four old friends and neighbours made up the funeral proces-j sion—Mr T. M. Phillips, Jjp., Mr James Rees, 3 J.P., Mr William Thomas, ironmonger, Bridge- street, and Mr Lewis, County Club steward.

MERTHYR SCHOOLS. Rector's Notice Objected To. The monthly meeting of the Mertbyr EdÃ1 tion Authority was held on Wednesday' to' J. Harpur presiding. With regard to ^igtle posed conversion of Cyfarthfa |yjr into a municipal secondary school, to Lewis (Treharris) called attention^. the additional sum of £ 195 to the contractors as extras," c,o&' what were they to anticipate before ^0 pletion of the school. Nothing was done 1 matter. A deputation from Penywern. lais, appeared before the committee, strongly protested against provision t° children at Penywern being made at tll<5 0ut posed.new school at Pant. They Por^V^-flbl* that the children had to walk a cGnsK!^ distance to Pant, and exposed themsc^. the danger of losing their lives, as they cross four level crossings. The depu ftt urged the necessity of erecting a f^tirc^' Penywern. After the deputation had it was decided to refer back a of the Sites and Buildings Committee to plete plans for a new infanta' school at Mr Simons drew attention to a notice by the Rector of Merthyr and four t*1 wardens, to the effect that it was proP i (of provide a new public elementary about 700 children for the town and joA and he (Mr Simons) moved that the 06, of the Board of Education be called fact that the school is quite unnec This was agreed to.