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CAH.DI3T]? j mtcdilir |ftail AND SOUTH WALES ADVERTISER. Printed and Published tor the i loprietors toy WILLIAM EDWARD ROGERS EVANS, of 26, Park-street, Cardiff, at the Offices of the Cardiff Weekly Mail and South Wales Advertiser," St. Mary-street, Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan, to where all communications should be addressed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1879. CAMBRIAN WEATHERCOCK; o THE WAY THE WIND BLOWS. De omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis, MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT NEWPORT. Mr. Richard Davies must have been well posted on the movements of Mr. Joseph Rogers, or it ia scarcely likely that he would have announced himself so quickly as a candidate for the vacant seat. He tells the burgesses that they ara "familiar with his views," as he has had OCOT. eicn recently" to address them. "JEolus" is curious to know when was that recent occasion, and how did it arise r Has Mr. Davies had a private rehearsal for the coming election ? Did he anticipate there would be two Bichmonds in the field, and thus enter upon a little preparatory fencing? Perhaps these little matters will be elucidated, especially if Mr. Davies is opposed. THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH. One of the problems to be solved at the present i is the future of our youth. England has had a good spell at the work of popularising education. Gradually the grant from public funds has been increased until it has reached an enormous sum jear by year. The big boys and girls that ara growing np have partaken of the fruits of educa. tional efforts, and it is fair to ask what they are like. Æolus" had occasion to walk on a well frequented road in the neighbourhood of Newport last Sunday night, and saw a large number of boys and girls who have but recently emerged from school pupilage. Their demeanour towards each other was neither decorous nor rational. If anything, girls were more hoydenish than boys- They did not seem to possess an idea above vul- garity. As for maidenly reserve, that was altogether out of the question. No wonder that the ranka of the fallen are so easily recruited. Æolus could not help asking the question, how far does our elementary school system tend to inspire reverence for goodness and modesty ? How are we to have a more virtuous under-stratum, if that cardinal teaching is omitted? Where is our boasted education leading us to r Is the money of the nation fittingly spent in teaching which can produce no better results than those now witnessed P These are questions which sehsol boards and their teachers would do well to con sider. DITCH WATER IN MILK. It is to be hoped that Newport stands alone in the abomination of using ditch water to adulter- ate milk. Man's ingenuity in fraud takes mar. velloua turns; but who would suppose that villany could go so low as to deliberately, day by day, take water from a stagnant ditch for the purpose of adulteration ? Yet such a case was proved before the Newport magistrates on Wed. nesday last. Charles Merchant, of South Market street, is the name of this illustrious adulterator of milk. A signalman stated that on 15 or 16 days in the month of July, he saw Merchant take water from the ditch, or reen, and put it into his milk tin before milking the cows. The officer of health (Dr. B. Davies), said the practice was fraught with the greatest danger to the health and lives of the people who drank the milk. Had typhoid fever broken out, many causes would have been assigned, probably, whilst the true cause would have remained hidden, unless brought to light is this way. Merchant was fined JB20 and costs, or in default a month's hard labour. It is to be regretted that the law does not enable the magistrates to imprison without the option of a fine. DEPOSITING REFUSE. The note of warning given by Dr. B. avies, to the Newport Town Council, on the dangerous practice of depositing rubbish where houses may in future be built, cannot be too carefully con. sidered. In a town like Newport, where there is so large an area of "made ground" for building purposes, people are apt to fancy that anything will do to fill up a hole. This notion leads to the greatest laxity, and may tiead to serious mischief in the future. Houses built on refuse containing decayed vegetable matter are certain to become fever beds. Then, too, there is the great evil of filling up clay pits with the gatherings of the scavenger. Dr. Daviee said truly, this refuse, containing aa it does all kinds of animal and vegetable matters, soon decomposes under the combined influence of warmth and moisture, and gives out most offensive effluvia. The foul gases of putrefaction can be seen bubbling up from the filthy contents of these ponds, and the stench ia of a peculiarly sickening and disgusting nature." Yet, true as all this is, people will persist in creating these fever-provoking pools, and consider themselves aggrieved at official interference with their cupidity. It has been asked again and again why those that dig out clay pits are not made to fence them round, and thus prevent many evils. Sometimes these pits lead to the deaths of children, who bathe in them And at other times they become a source of grea' danger to the health of a neighbourhood. CATHOLIC OR ROMAN CATHOLIC. An amusing conversation arose at the Newport Board of Guardians, on Saturday last, as to the meaning of the word Ie Catholic," in a return which the Government required relative to work. houee chaplains. The return had several columns or headings, such as" Catholic," Presbyterian," or "other than Presbyterian." Two clergymen contended that Catholic" meant the Church of England, whilst the workhouse master took the simple and ordinary meaning of the word, to dis. tinguish Roman Catholics ffom Protestants, and II uaing the old-fashioned term, Church of England. "iEolns" sympathises with the master's view. It mav suit the views of Ritualist parsons to talk about the Catholic Church of England; but let the old landmarks be preserved. The Church of England is the Protestant Charch, or she is nothing. As no one could agree at the board of guardians, they adopted the clerk's suggestion that possibly the return was intended for Scot- land. How that got over the difficulty Æolus" failed to discover. Perhaps some Government official will enlighten the guardians on the point. PUBLIC RIGHTS. Mr. Vivian took the Swansea Harbour Trustees to task rather sharply at their meeting on Mon- day, in reference to tha question of shutting the burgesses out from the sands on the seashore. He said it was owing to the action of the trustees that the sands encroachment had come about, and that the least that body could do would be to take steps to retrieve lost ground. Mr. Vivian seems to forget that he himself ia a harbour trustee, and that to everything which the harbour trustees have done for the last thirty years or more, he has been a party. Would prevention in hia case not have been better than attempting to cure now that the mischief is doner Mr. Vivian says he is old enough to remember when all the bathing was done on the spot now enclosed by the London and North Western Railway Company. Vary likely. There ate those who are old enough to remember Swansea a delighful little fishing village, and who are focliah enough to wish Swan- sea were a little fishing village still. Mr. Vivian 1S net one of these. Thers are those who are old enough to remember buttercups and daises growing where the Havod Copper Work snow stand. Butter cups an daisies are as much a poor man's sanitary right &a access to the seashore ia. Mr. CtPP6f Wor^8 have swept away the one, and the London and North Western Railway Company are very rapidly sweeping away the other. The burgesses have been content to lose, in one case, their dai8ie9 and their butterCQpiJ) in one case, their daisies and their butterCQpiJ) because the copper works brought trade and commerce along with them, and they must be content to lose, in the other case, the old and open access to the sands along a given apace, to make room for railways and all the elements of material progress which follow in their wake. They cannot keep their penny and have the cake as well. If they had insisted on retaining the pastoral characteristics of Landore, they would never bivs had a; y coppsr Trorkg. If thoy insist on a return to tha old bathing ground and i unrestricted approaches to tha sands they will 1 I restrict the ir.trcduction of railways and works, jj which ought to ba encouraged as much as j t possible. Sands encroachment is all very well as I < a popular cry with a public who do not trouble to II look below the surface; but in this case it means ] a blow at material progress and mercantile development, where individual interests are not made to subordinate themselves to public considerations, as they ought to be. A MUDDLE. The important sanitary question of constructing proper sewage works for the densely-populated district of MorriatoB seems to be lost in the vortex of a hopeless muddle. Some time ago the corpor- ation were in treaty with the Duke of Beaufort for the necessary land. A contract for the sup- posed work was signed, and everybody was hoping, on sanitary grounds, that the present state of things would soon be altered. At the meeting of the town council three months ago, a resolution was passed to buy the contractor off from his contract at the cost of something like .£800, owing, as waa stated, to there being some difficulty with the Duke of Beau. fort in regard to the land. Now, it ia alleged, Mr. John Glasbrook stands in the way. Mr. Glasbrook says he does not stand in the way. He says that when the water and sewers committee went to Parliament for power to acquire land for sewage-tanks, he was served with notice of their intention to do so, and he objected. After powers were obtained to so acquire the land, the corpora. tion gave him notice to treat. He says he was willing to treat, and has urged them to come to a settlement, but that he cannot get the corporation to move. And so the muddle stands—a sanitary danger to the public, and affording another illus- tration of the fact that public bodies do not always get through their work in either a satis. factory or a business-like way. SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Electioneering has begun early, and it is evident that we shall ha 7e a very lively time of it. Such is the impreBBion "iEolua" gleans, for he is one who reads as he runs, and from Radnorshire Boroughs —for has he not been on the gorae hills of Radnor —to Llanelly, and from Llanelly to Merthyr, and from Merthyrto Cardiff, candidates are beginning t to talk to their constituency, and constituents, in bar and street, are beginning to talk to one another. In one place you will see a voter enlarging on the benefit of extreme principles, in another a voter dsclaiming on the beauty of a thoughtful Conservatism; still, in another, men who have nothing and thus have everything to gain, holding out the most radical notions, even degrees below extreme Liberal, and then, following,discussion by a class who don't care < who gees in so that taxation is kept down and a sixpenny loaf can be had for fourpenoe. Such are the variety, and modes, and eccentricities observ. able in a wide survey; and the conclusion is evident that we shall Boon have something to do in a serious way, about the men to support, and not to support, in the forthcoming elections. THE CHILDREN OF THE POOR. There was a gathering in one of the fields near Morlais Castle, Merthyr, a few days ago which would have gladdened the philanthropist. It seemed as if some good brush had been put to work in all the dirty alleys, lanes, and back streets of the ccalopolis, and swept out all the little children that could be met with. There they were, not dirty faced and thin, and wretched, but ragged enough in all conscience, yet looking very happy. The fresh mountain air had tinted th3 white cheek, and the good food had of late filled it up, and there waa life in the limbs and music in the laugh, and sun. shine in the face of Lazarus uDior What a treat it was to see youth disporting itself as it ought to, as nature intended it, as God wishes it. Not pent up in bad smells, with vice around it, and infamy lurking near it, but out in the free sunny air, with no care, no Borrow about it, look where you will. And all this good ia being effected by no Zoar, or Bethel, orMoriah, but by the Church. Under the beneficent patron- age of St. David, who must look down lovingly at this work of goodness, the "raggeda" of Mer. thyr are being trained, educated, and, to a great extent, clothed and fed; and years hence good men and women, iEolus trusts, will thank the Church of Merthyr and its friends for help in the hour of infancy and urgent need. DOWN IN THE WORLD. yEolus was at Dowlais the other evening— smoke, fire, dust, roar. How pleasant it was to see something like business being done. "Æolus" has been of late in village streets where not a child, not a dog was visible. All was nice, clean, quiet; but it was the quietude of starvation, and little children did not seem to have enough life in them to play. Very different the case in Dowlais. Bustle, whistle, shrieks of engines, laugh of child, and shout of man. It waa all very pleasant, very hopeful, and crowds went up in their clean jackets to work, and crowds went down in their dirty jackets to rest. II ÆoluB" stood there looking upon the scene of life and hopefulness, and as he did SO he was aware of another stranger also stand. ing there, and also intently looking on. Quoth he, are there two Eichmonds in the field P Is this another Æolus P" Ah, no; one look dis- pelled the notion. The stranger was a man down in the world. He had the bearing of a gentleman and the garb of a beggar. He seemed at the bottom of the ladder, off the rung, down on the ground in the mud, and though his face was that of sorrow and starvation, he looked too proud to beg. With brow bared and hat in hand, not held out in supplication, but as if to relieve his heated brow, he stood; his lips closed, his eye cold and stern; wine had tinted those lips, and curling Havannah smoke scented the brown moustache in timeB of old; aye, and venison pissed lips where dry, hard crusts were now more familiar. It was a striking picture. It said Down in the world" as plainly as words convey thoughts. Down in the mud; I won't beg; I starve first; but if you like drop a penny in the hat!" I left the broken-down with sorrow, and have been surprised not to hear since that be had adopted the custom of the "broken down, viz., smashed a window and been locked up THE COMING EISTEDDFOD. Great is the anxiety amongst the hills relative to the forthcoming eisteddfod at Cardiff. Every. body is expected there, and one thing ia certain, a very large proportion of the colliers of the Rhondda and of Aberdare, of Merthyr, and of Dowlais, will be present. Of course, there will be special excursion trains arranged for the days of the eisteddfod both on the Rhymney and the Taff Vale, and it is to be hoped that the times will be so well arranged that they will give a good day's holiday to the hill men, and allow them to have a little sea air at Penarth as well as visit the eisteddfod. A great deal depends upon the manner in which Cardiff puts itself for. ward; and as it is certain the committee of the eisteddfod will work with great energy and esprit de corps, all that will be wanted to complete the I arrangements will be hearty unanimity and sup port by the gentry, tradesmen, and people of Cardiff, eo that one may behold an eisteddfod worthy in every sense of being termed national. THE COMING LION. We have all heard of the coming man, but what is that to the coming lion! All the little folks of Wales are up in arms about the announcement given in the Western Mail that Wombwell's Menagerie is on its way, and that, after skirting the seashore and visiting the towns of Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan, it will begin its courao through the towns of Glamorgan. /Eolus calls it, not Goldsmith's, but Wombwell's animated nature. It is a great lesson in natural history to the life, sometimes to the smell as well; but that ia not the case with this well kept menagerie. It is a peripatetic lecturer—a condensed country. We have Africa put before our eyes, sometimes, "/Eolus" again repeats not in this case-underour several noses- India gleams before us with its cobra, and Asia generally with lion and tiger, and Arctic regions with the bear, and Brazils with ita monkey. All lands show their curiosities, and instead of our wandering over half the world to see them, they are brought to our doors. Its a poor heart that never rejoiceth. We bigger children—children of larger growth—do rejoice. We frequent concerts and we go to the Wells, and we journey by the sea Bide and gather shells just as in years ago; then let us also think of the children and give them a treat by taking them to the menagerie. "Æolus" recollects years ago the visit of the same collection. It came to Dowlais in the summer time, and was well patron- ised. But a curious incident took place, which then went the round of the newspapers. In the early summer morning, when the puddJera were going from work—about four o'clock—a lot of them, young and middle aged, came by the "collection." No one was in charge; the doors were open, the animals asleep. Here was luck. One stepped upon the platform, and peeped around the corner. No sign of a man. He tele- graphed, and was followed by the rest, and down they all crept and walked around. It was a grand treat, for it was free, and there was the novelty of danger about it. One fell over a dromedary, and awore a bit, and that animal looked as if it I would like a bite. Then this little a&air woke ap the lion, Vrho opened one eye and saw what —a string of m6n, like ZaluB in war paiat, stealthily going around one afier the other. He nperea the other eye he roared there was a scamper! Up the stapa they flaw, along the platform they crosaed then one slipped, and Sown over one another they rolled; noises beb v accelerated their speed, and not a man felt comfortable until he was secure within his own doors. Thursday Evening. AEOLUS.

NOTES IN THE CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. "We have consistently condemned the market site as unsuitable for the proposed Free Library, Museum, and Science and Art Schools. Oar opposition is now strengthened, and that, too, by the corporation itself." When we wrote these worda on July 23, 1878, it waa apparent, by the proceedings of a council meeting held juat then, that the opposition to the site in question, under the able leadership of Mr. Alderman Jones, was in a fair way of proving successful. And at a subsequent meeting of the corporation, held on the 12th of August, a resolu- tion approving of the market-house site was, on the motion of Alderman Jones, actually rescinded by 18 votes to 10. We remarked at the] time that the rescinded resolution had been "obtained by a little subtle strategy at the close of a long meeting last May twelvemonth, when only 14 members were present out of 40; and of these 14 five spoke and voted against the market-house site. That," we continued, the site was inconvenient and unsuitable for the purposes of a Free Library; that the building, if erected there, would neces- sarily be confined and ill-arranged, and the rooms insufficiently ventilated and badly lighted; that in consequence of its being so high above the street level it would be more than ordinarily ex. pensive; and that, taking the most favourable view of Mr. Price's plans, the project must infvitably end in pecuniary failure, was, after full and impartial examination, the expressed opinion of the Western Mail, and it has uttered that opinion with no uncertain sound." When, therefore, as we have said, the market-site resolution waa ultimately rescinded by 18 votes to 10 we were sanguine enough to hope that the last had been heard of it, and such we venture to think was the general opinion of the Cardiff ratepayers. Mr. David Duncan's proposal on Monday to rescind the resolution of the 12th of August, 1878, and to appropriate the old police station and the cottages adjoining the market to the purposes of a Free Library, will, doubtless, be regarded by the public with the same emphatic disfavour as that yesterday displayed by the corporation. It requires a considerable amount of self-reliance, not to say boldness, to persevere with a scheme so utterly disliked as that with which Mr. Dunoan has identified himself, and on which, with some modifications of the original plan, he ventured to test the opinion of the corporation on Mon day. But thb ratepayers will seek in vain in the report of the proceedings" for any argument which would justify a departure from last year's determination of the council. For ourselves we were not surprised to find that the aversion of the corporation towards the market site is stronger now than ever. Mr. Duncan's proposition received three votes, including that of its author; while an amendment, proposed by Alderman Bowen, recommending the Trinity street or Zion Chapel site, on the score of compa. rative cheapness and general suitability, was adopted by 23 votes. Surely it is not too much to expect, in the face of so pronounced a condemnation, that the market-site scheme will henceforth be allowed to remain in the limbo of these abandoned projects to which the fertile brains o ambitious town councillors have from time to time given a short-lived and sickly exis- tence ? The idea on which the whole thing turned that property appropriated by the corporation to the purposes of a Free Library might be utilised for business purposes, was shown by Alderman •Jones—who waa supported by the opinion of the town clerk—to be utterly fallacious. And yet there were three men in the council to whom it was impossible to drive home the logical conclu- sion to be drawn from that authoritative statement! Among the other questions which on Monday provoked some discussion was the report of the sanitary committee. Prior to the adoption of that report Alderman Win. stone took occasion to point out a somewhat sin. gular anomaly. While the recent charges agaiuat two officials of the corporation were pronounced by the committee to be without foundation, it appeared, nevertheless, that it had been deemed advisable to alter the administration of the depart- ment with which they are connected very consi- derably. Thus, the payment of salaries ia no longer to be made by either of the officials lately complained against whilst certain other transactions in which money considerations enter will in future be con- ducted differently, and by other persons. To Mr. Winetone, therefore, the exoneration of the officials of the sanitary department Seemed to have something equivocal about it, reminding the worthy alderman of a famous acquittal in which the prisoner was declared to be "not guilty," but, at the same time, advised "not to do it again."

THE FORTHCOMING EISTEDDFOD AT CARDIFF. In reference to our observations upon tho "National Eisteddfod of the South" a correspondent sends us, excellently timed, a few valuable suggestions as to the manner in which that event should bo observed. He writes With reference to the grand eisteddfod to be held in Cardiff during September, I sbould like to tell the people of Cardiff, through your columns, how the people of Birkenhead behaved. I was present at the eis. teddfod throughout the place was en fete. banners were suspended aoross the streets; Welcome to the Welsh people* met you at every turn special dinners for Welsh people, spe. cial luncheons for Welsh people abounding, } Everybody tried their utmost to entertain the thousands of visitors, and to put the beat of accommodation in their way bands paraded tha streets, and Liverpool even crossed the water to shake hands and welcome the Welshman. This is, I submit, a hint also for us as to the way in which Cardiff should act. I cordially approve of your suggestions as to the way in which Cardiff should assist pecuniarily. But I submit that in addi. tion to the sinews of war, Cardiff should also provide for the thousands of visitors from the Hilla on the days of the eisteddfod, and cheap and good ordinaries be not amongst the least im. portant of the arrangements." We strongly endorse theBe views. A little local enterprise will be sufficient to show Birkenhead, and North Wales as well, that in the most important town of the South the inhabitants know how to welcom3 the first National Eisteddfod in their midst, and to contribute to make it a triumphant success.

NOTES IN THE NEWPOIIT TOWN COUNCIL. Considering that this is holiday season, there was a large attendance at yesterday's quarterly meeting. Watch committee business having been disposed of, the council entered upon a formidable looking agenda of quarterly business; but, long as it looked, it did not prove so fruitful of talk as some less imposing lists of subjects. The public works committee had a report, and it was soon got through. Then came a memorial from per* eons living on the East Usk road. It must hava been written by the Mark Tapley of the locality, who had learnt how to be jolly in tha midst of mud and the blackness of darkness, and in the presence of the tax collector, unrelieved by the visits of the scavenger. The members representing the East Ward, who were reminded that they might have the fear of the 1st of November before their eyes, strongly supported the prayer of the memorial. It was referred to the public works committee. 1 he chairman of the finance committee complained of inattention on the part of his colleagues, and implored them to attend to their duty in checking the finances of the corporation. The complaint ia well-founded. To be consistent, the members of that committee should attend with soma show of regularity cn so important a matter as finance. Dr. Daviea's medical report contained some very important statements relative to filling up disused claypits by the scavenger. But why was it left to the medical officer to report npon P Surely the surveyor should be well posted aa to the scavenger's movements. He ought to know that this great misehief is being perpetuated, and should be able to stop it at once. Is the scavenger so ignorant or so callous that he should persist in the course now complained of ? Let us hope there will be no more of it. A vacancy has oc- f' curred in the South Ward, by Mr. Joseph Rogera's continued absence fornix months. The town has loat a conscientious councillor. Mr. Rogers always took an intelligent view of questions, and voted carefully on all matters brought before the] council. The 25th has been fixed for the ) ilection. Who will be his successor ? TIielaat E atter before the council was Alderman Murphy's motion as to school board expenditure. He appealed to the Mayor as to whether he was in order, and having read his motion the Mayor ruled that he was in order, but intimated it would be wise if he followed Mr. Blake's example. One half the council withdrew, and only eleven remained to form a houee, that it might not be said the discussion bad been bnrked." Mr. Murphy was for memorialising he Education Department, but there was no go in motion or speech, and the motion was tacitly adopted. Whether the memorial will be sent is a question. Mr. Murphy was not master cf the situation, and defeat was" ritten upon his motion as soon aa he had presented it. Still the members of the council would have been more dignified if they had Bat and voted against if they really wished that it should not pass.

CARDIFF. THE RHYMNEY RAILWAY COMPANY'S employes enjoyed their annual pleasure trip on Saturday. The place visited was Bristol, where they arrived in good time, and thoroughly enjoyed the day's outing. AMALGAMATSD BRITISH SEAMEN'S PROTECTION SOCIETY.—A meeting of the Cardiff branch of the society was held on Wednesday evening, at the Angleaea Tavern, and several new members were enrolled. Other routine business was also transacted. SUDDEN DEATH IN A SURGERY. — A child named Bertha Hale, of 5, Wharton street, was being attended to, on Wednesday, at Dr. Edwards's surgery, when she died suddenly, and evidently from natural causes. DEATH AT SEA.—On Wednesday, the body of a foreign seaman was conveyed ashore at Cardiff for interment. The deceased died at sea. some weeks since, on board the Norwegian barque Byson, and was virtually embalmed. THE REDUCTION ON THE TAFF YALE RAILWAY.—The 5 per cent. reduction in the wages of the bulk of the men employed on the Taff Vale Railway line came into force on Mon. day. As already anticipated, the terms of the company were, with very few exceptions, agreed to. LLANISHEN AND LISTANE NATIONAL SCHOOL children on Friday last marched, with displayed banners and Hags, to the Heath, Llanishen, under the guidance of their esteemed master, R. H. Thomas, to enjoy themselves in the extensive grounds in the front of the house. TRIP TO CHEPSTOW.—The Fiaing Sun Convivial Club held their annual outing on Monday last at Chepstow and Tintern. After a most pleasant day spent in viewing the different sights the party returned to Cardiff, very much pleased with their day's outing. PUNT RACE.—A friendly competition be- tween nine punt owners took place in the Roads en Tuesday. The distance was about seven miles, and was a circuit of the Cardiff buoys. The retult was that J. Bowen came in at Penarth Beach let (.£3); G. Webber, 2nd ( £ 2) and G. Hart, 3rd (J61). THIRD GLAMORGAN ARTILLERY VOLUN- TEERS.—In connection with the battery inspection supper, given by Lieut..Colonel Hill and the officers of the above corps, last week, the band of the corps were entertained on Monday evening last, at Mr. Richards's, in hia large and com- modious room at the New Custom House Hotel, Bute street, where a thoroughly good and sub. stantial supper was provided for them. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH,—It was expected that a special preacher would have taken the pulpit at St. Stephen's Church, on Sunday, in connection with the anniversary services, two of which were held last week. But the Rev. A. G. Russell, the incumbent, preached as usual, and the services on Sunday were of the ordinary kind. CHARLES STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—Anniversary services were held on Sun. day at the Wesleyan Chapel, Charles street, in connection with the Sunday Bchool of that place of worship, The Rev, J, W, giloox, of London, preached very able sermons, morning and evening, to large congregations, and the Rev. W. Ludlow addressed the Sunday scholars in the afternoon. JESUS COLLEGE.—A numerously signed petition to the Oxford University Commissioners is now being got up, and several persona are collecting signatures in Cardiff and elsewhere. Persona residing in the Splotlands and Roath districts can sign the petition at the establish. ment of Mr. Knox, chemist, Roath Medical-hall, Bioadway, where a printed copy of the petition ia. open for inspection. MISS SHEPHERD AT CARDIFF.—The fact that Miss Shepherd was announced to appear in connection with the Salvation service at the Stuart hall, on Sunday evening, caused the attendance of a large number of persons who were deairoua of seeing and hearing this cele- brated lady. They were not dieappointed, for Miss Shepherd not only appeared as promised, but delivered an address, which was of a most interesting character. LECTURE BY A FREED SLAVE.—On Mon. day evening, at the Stuart-hall, Mr. Anderson, a coloured gentleman, gave a stirring aooount of his early life and escape from slavery in Virginia. Mr. R. Cory, jun., was in the chair, and the Revs. W. D. Kennedy and Nathaniel Thomas were present. The attendance was moderate. The proceeds of the lecture are to go towards the expenses incurred by the lecturer in hia training for the Christian ministry. THEDBAN BLOSSE MEMORIAL FUND.—A meeting of the Dean Blosse Memorial Fund Committee waa held at the Town.hall, on Wednes- day, Mr. R. O. Jones in the chair. Among those present were the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, Canon Perry, and the Archdeacon of Llandaff, Mr. E. c5. Hill, Mr. Hamilton, &c. The amount of subscrip- tions received up tQ that day was £380, and it waQ noy{ to offei to the Dean £ ba Chapter of Llandaff for their accep- tance a chiming clock, which, it wa-) con- sidered, would form a fitting memorial to the late dean. The total cost of the memorial will amount to about .£50 more than what has already been received, but the committee anticipate that this sum will be forthcoming in a very short time. PROPERTY SALE.—On Tuesday evening Messrs. John Jenkins and Co. sold by auction, at the Great Western Hotel, No. 45, Sapphire street. Roath. The house is held under a lease from Lord Tredegar for a term of 99 yeara, dating from 1870, at the annual ground rent of £2 10a. Biddings commenced at .£100, and the property was bought by Mr. William Rees for .£230. The PrincesB Royal, a full-licensed inn, aituato in ilillicent street, waa offered for sale and with. drawn. The auctioneers will now treat with persons desirous of purchasing the property by private contract. A FINE STEAMER.—Tke new steamship Coemo, Captain Peacock, now lying at the top of the East Bute Dock, discharging 2,200 tons of grain—the largest cargo from the Black Sea that has arrived at this port for some time past-ia a vessel worthy of inspection. She has done one of the quickest voyages on record from Glasgow to Venice, thence to the Black Sea, and back to Cardiff, her time being two montha and three days. This steamer was built and launched by Messrs. A. M'Millan and Son, of Dumbarton, for Messrs. Tellefsen, Wills, and Co., of this port. Her net tonnage is 1,009 tons. she is fitted with all the latest improvements, and has shown her- self a good sea-going boat. The Cosmo is classed 100 A 1 at Lloyd's, and has engines of 160-horse power nominal. SAD CASE OF DROWNING.—On Saturday, a lad, named Major, whose parents reside at Lower Grangetown, was fishing in the Taff at a point where the long bridge carries the roadway over that river, from the direction of the Docks, towards Lower Grangetown. The youth, who was 13 years of age, very incautiously got over the woodwork and sat on a ledge imme- diately over the stream, but at a considerable height arove it. In a forgetful moment he lost hia balance, and fell headlong into the water. A companion—also a amall boy—ran for assistance, and a Mr. Robshaw, happening to come blong that way, plunged into the water, and bitiught the lad to the surface. Life was, how- ever, extinct. It ia said the unfortunate little lad only rose twice to the surface of the water, after f&lling in. He was an only son. THE A NNUAL OUTING OF THE "WESTERN I MAIL" STAFF.—On Saturday the members of the staff of the Western Mail proceeded to Penarth for the purpose of running off the various races j which were postponed on the Occasion of the annual outing, or wayzgoo?e, in consequence of limited time. The events were contested in a field adjacent to the church, and resulted aa follow Quarter mile race: 1st prize, silk umbrella, W. Gerrish 2nd, silver pencil case, A. Critchley; 3rd, purse, T. O. Davies. One mile race: 1st, silver medal, D. F. Lumsden; 2nd, set of studs, T. O. Daviea 3rd, cigar case, W. Gerrish. In the boys' race for money prices, Norton c-nea in first and Bailey second. At the conclusion 0: the sports the party proceeded to the commodious refreshment and concert hall which haa been erected by Mr. Andrewa, for tea, and were well pleased with the able catering of Mr. Hooper, tha energetic manager. During the evening a pro- gramme of vocal musio was gone through, Mr. W. H. Richards presiding at the piano and Mr. W. E. R. Evans, manager Western Mail, pre- sented the prizes to the successful competitors. A pleasant drive homewards brought the excursion to an auspicious conclusion. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS.— The directors of the Cardiff Gas Company, at their meeting on Wednesday last, decided to reduce the charge for gas 3d per 1,000 cubic feet, and also to reduce the price charged for public lamps 3s. per lamp per annum, the reduction to take effect from the 24th of June last. The price of gas ia Cardiff is now 3s per 1,000 cubic feet. ALLEGED HIGHWAY ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE AT DINAS PoWIS.—Inspector Adams, of the Penarth police force, has apprehended six men, viz., Thomas John, David John, Harris I Penny, James Gratrex, James Jeff, and Harry Hall, on a charge of committing a highway robbery with violence, in a field at Dinas Powis, on the night of the 12th instant. It is alleged that a young gentleman, whose name has not yet transpired, was going across the field when he was met by the prisoners, who are mem- bers of a local band. The accused are said to have kicked and bwaten him about very severely, go much so that he was left upon the ground in a state of insensibility, after his pockets had been rifled of a purse of money and a bunoh of keys. The unfortunate young man remained in the field until the next morning, when he made his way as well as he could to the Dinas police station, wtere he gave information of the robbery to Police constable (13. The matter was taken in hand, and it will be further gone into at the Penarth polioe-court. LLANDAFF CHURCH CHORAL ASSOCIA. noN.— The festival of the Welsh choirs in con- nection with the Llandaff Diocesan Caurch Choral association takes place to-day (Friday) at 11.15 I HI., when 28 choirs, numbering 1,000 voicas. will tfesisi in the service, and the sermon will be preached by the Rev. Edward Jones, vicar of Tredegar. A collection will be mide at the close of the service in aid of the funds of tho associa- tiol1.. ACCIDENT AT LLANDAFF.—On Thursday mcrning, Mr. Alexander, of Penaiark, waa leieurelv driving his carriage from Ely to Llia- daff, and when midway between these places a small boy ran into the road and was in imoiiaaat danger of being run over. Ihe occu- pant of the carriage made a desparate effort to pull up the horsp, which was not done, however, before the animal stepped on the head of the child, rendering it unconscious. Mr. Alexander, in hastily jumping out of the vehicle, was slightly injured by falling. LABOURERS WANTED.—A public notice waa issued on Thursday, to the effect that 50 labourers may find employment at the new slip- way in course of construction at Penarth. It ia also intimated that good wages are offered to capable men. CARDIFF RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. —The monthly meeting of the Cardiff Rural Sanitary Authority was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of Dr. Franklen Evans, in the temporary absence of Mr. R. O. Jones.—The reports of the sanitary officers showed that there were several uninhabitable dwellings which reo quired attention, and in regard to them the cfficera were instructed to take the necessary steps —Dr. Paine, the medical officer for Cardiff, attended by invitation. He had Been Dr. Granger, the medical officer to the rural sanitary authority, and he had made an inspection of Ely Paper Mills. Aa to the vapours which were said to arise there, he had gone into the matter, and found they were quite innoxious.—Mr. Stephenson, the clerk, read a letter from Mr. W. Y. Evans, clerk to the Taff and Ely conservators, who asked them to co-operate in maintaining the purity of the Ely River, which waa polluted by matter from the aame works. The urban authority had promised to oo-operate, but had not yet done anything. At the sugges- tion of the sanitary authority, Dr. Paine promised to visit the locality, and ascertain definitely whether there was any pollution. The sanitary inspectors were also requested to report on the subject at the next meeting.— The reports of the sub. committees on the water supplies of various districts were read, and Mr. R. O. Jones, who was now present, thought they should come to a kind of resolution that when water was beyond a certain distance from houses in the country the supply should not be deemed sufficient. Time was going on, and they ought to act in this matter. It was for them to consider how far they would enforce the Act. It was ex. tremely desirable that something should be done to meet several cases mentioned in the report. The Chairman thought there were cases were cieterna should be erected. After some little discussion, Mr. R. O. Jones formally moved that where water was not obtainable at a less distance than 3 K) yards, the supply should be considered insufficient. This was seconded and carried. On the motion of Mr. R. O. Jones, the sanitary officers were also in. structed to report upon all oases where water was urgently needed, and all cases where it seemed the limits exceeded those laid down. The report was also to contain suggestions as to the remedies required.—With reference to the water supply of Llandaff and Maindy, Mr. Jonas Watson said he thought the district required special treatment, and it would no doubt have to be dealt with eventually by the Cardiff Waterworks Company, owing to the existence of pol. luted wells. He moved that the various ratepayers and owners of those localities should be invited to confer with the sanitary authority as to what means should be adopted to meet the case.—The proceedings then terminated. GLOBE HOTEL, Angel-street. An Ordinary Daily at 1.30.

PINARTH. AT PENARTH CHURCH, on Tuesday morning, the marriage took place of Miss Mar- garot Evans, daughter of the late Mr. Henry Evans, of Crickhowell, and Mrs. W. G. Jonea, of Windsor terrace, Penarth, to Mr. George Sydney Davies, of the firm of Daviea and Hartland, solicitors, Swansea. The rector officiated, and the church was crowded with spectators. The happy couple left in the afternoon amidst a shower of rice, en route for the Rhine, via Paris, to spend their honeymoon. During the day the bells of St, Augustine's Church raag out merry ptala.

PTALA' TONGWYNLAIS. THE TONGWYNLAIS ATHLETIC SPORTS took place on Monday, in a field near the village. The weather was all that could be desired, a ad a considerable number of visitors passed the gates. In addition to the sports, there were various kinds of acr.ueements on the field, such as swings, shows, "Aunt Sallies," &c. The Pride of the Valley Band was in attendance, and some dancing was indulged in. Mr. T. DavieB acted as referee, and Mr. L. Clark as starter. Mr. J. Williams gave general satisfaction as handicapper. The following are the results of the principal events:—100. yards handicap: 1st, JGl, J. Reymond, Pontypridd; 2nd, 10s, J. Griffiths, Melingriffith. 150 yards handicap 1st, .£1 5s, Charles West, Tongwynlais; 2nd, lOa, John Hopkins, Blackwood. Half-mile handicap 1st, .£1 5s, William Thomas, Melingriffith; 2nd, 15a, Thomas Williams, Pontypridd.

CAERPHILLI. MR. C. TAWEFRYN THOMAS, of Bala College, has accepted the pastorate of the White Cross Welsh Independent Chapel, near Caerphilly.

BEDWAS. AT BEDWAS, the members of the Court Rose of Bedwas, Ancient Order of Foresters, held their anniversary on Saturday, when they sat down at the White Hart Inn to an exoellent repagt, provided by the hostess, Mrs. Joplinga.

LLANTRISAET. LLANTRISANT, FAIR was held on Tuesday. The attendance was small, and the cattle and tither stock were scarce, and business ruled extremely quiet. Several lots of cattle were returned unsold; prices were from i;8 to .£11 for cowa and calves; yearlingB from.£5 to .£7.

BRIDGEND, MR. EDWARD M. PRICE, M.R.C.S., Lon- don, eldest son of Mr. William Price, of Bridgend, having passed the necessary examination, has been admitted a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and also a licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries of London. BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS met on Saturday, when the Clerk read a letter from Dr. Pringle, stating that no more patients could be received at the County Asylum, owing to its over. crowded state. The Board thought that the asylum committee were bound to make pro. vision. Colonel Turbervill stated that there were between 600 and 700 patients in the asylum, that 40 had been sent to Vernon House, and the com- mittee desired to send 60 mere, but the Lunaoy Commissioners refused to eanction that arrange- ment. A plan for alterations in the Workhouse was approved, and it was agreed that the same should be sent to the Local Government Board for approval.

AEBRKJENFIG: AT ABERKENFIG the anniversary of the Loyal Treharne Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., waa held on Saturday last. in their Lodge room at the Angel Inn, when a large number of members and visiting brothers did ample justice to a good spread, for which Mrs. Jonea, the hostess, is famous. AmoLgat the visiting brothers were Bros. J. Holtam, Hospitality Lodge, Pontypool Wm. Able, Xenfig Borough Lodge and J. W. R. Medljn, Rose of Glamorgan; also Mr. Wm, Grose, secretary of the Foresters' Court. The lodge numbers 110 members, and has a capital of .£1.334 2s Hd. The contributions received for the past year were £110 59 lOd, and the sum paid in eick allowances was .£63 28 6d.

COWBRIDGE FORESTERS' FLOWER SHOW. The second annual flower show arranged by the Cowbridge Court of Foresters was held on Wed- nesday, in a field near the West Gate of the town. The show was under the patronage of the mayor and bailiffs of the town and the neighbouring gentry and it is to be regretted that none of them sent any greenhouse plants, "for exhibition only," to enhance the attractions of the show. Nevertheless the shew was a decided improvement on last year's exhibition, the entries being more numerous in all classes. There was a large atten- dance of visitors. The band of the 18th Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers agreeably enlivened the proceedings by their able performances. The judges' awards were aa follow:— Geraniums (special piize): Mr Thomas, East field. Ditto variegated Mr Thomas. Cut flowers 1st, Rev. M. P. Williams 2nd, Rev. T. Edmondes. Dahlia; 1st and 2nd, James Tout. COTTAGERS.—Cut flowers: 1st, S. Wilmot 2nd, D Thomaa. Window plants: 1st, R. PICKED 2nd, S. Wilmot. Bouquet: Mrs Pride. Dessert apples: 1st, Rev. M. P. Wil:ia.ms;-2n,; J. Parsons. Cucumbers: Rev. M. P. Williams. Kiunev potatoes: 1st, Rev. M. P. Williams; 2nd, E. John Round ditto: 1st, Rev. M. P. Williams; 2nd E Thomas. Carrots: Rev. M. P. Wiiliams. Turnips E, Thomas. Parsnips: Bev. M. P. Williims. Broid beans: Rev, M, P. Williams. Onions: Rev. M, P. Williams. Peas; 1st, Sev. M. P. Williams; 2nd, E. John, Cabbage: T, WiiSaiaa. Scarlet runners liios. Williams. 'COTTAGERS.—Cucumbers, JaIDel Tout. Potatoes H. Booby er. U arrots H. Bcobyef. Turnips: T. Case. Parsnips H. Boobyer. Beans: W. Jones. Scarlet runners: E. Evans. Winter onion": E. E i'ana. Seed onions W. Hancock. Peas Illtyd Morgan. Cabbage; H. Evans. Best collection of vegetables from seed (supplied by Mr. W. Moore), H. Boobyer. Ditto (given by Mr. E. John) H. Boobyer. Roses (given by Mr. J. Thomas, chemist), Mrs. Pride Bost case of ferns: W. Davis. Balsams (given by Mr. Llewellyn, chemist): H. TBNT.

Mr. Hay, steamboat owner, of Glasgow, was killed, on Monday night, by falling over the sea wall between Dunoon and Kirn. All through Dorset coffee taverns are being es. tablished. Lord Richard Grosvenor, M.P., has at Stalbridge converted a public-house into a coffee tavern, and the movement has also extended itself to Bridport. The houses at Dorchester aud Weymouth are meeting with good success. The Poole Coffee Tavern haa been paying 30 per cent. DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIR..—STJRPASSISRALY EFFICACIOUS AS A RESTORATIVE MEOICIJNE AND FOOI>.—Dr. Whitmore, Medical Officer of Health, St, Martlebone, writes:—"My own some- what, lengthened experience as a Medic tl Practitioner enables me with confidence to recommend Dr. da Jorgh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil, as being more uniform in quality, more certain 1D its effects, more palatable, and infinitely leas likely to disagree with the stomach than the Pale Oil. The practice which often prevails of mixing certain irgredients with Cod Liver Oil, to render it agreeable to the taste, is highly objectionable, for we have it on the authority of Dr. de Jongh himself, that; any- thinlr which sophisticates it, takes largely from its tberaptutic value. If I were asked for an explanation of the marked sucoss which lor so m9ny yeais has attended the administration of Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil, I should say that it is owing to its ex raordmary msdicinal, dietetic, aDd regiminal properties, and which are found to exist in no other medicine that I am acquainted with in such utiform combination." lJr. de Jongh's Litrhh-Brown Cod Liver Oil is sold only in capsuled imperial half- pints, 2s. 6d.; pints, 4s. 9d.; quarts, with hi" stamp and signature ard the SIGNATURE < f tiis folf Con SIGNEES on the ca.psule and the labAl undar wrapper, by pJl chemists. to)e CU!1!ignees, Acsar, Harford, aid Co., 77, Strand, Louden, 10

CARDIFF LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION The following report was read at the ISLh half. yearly ni eti g cf tha Cardiff Licansed Victuallers' Aesociati'.n, held en the 7th inst. Gentlemen — The time has again arrived when it becomes the duty cf your committee to present you with their half-yearly report, and in bo doing they take the opportunity ot congratulating yon of the successful career of your society during the past nine years of its existence, during which time it haa been their constant anxiety and faithful endeavour to raise the standard of the licensed victualler, and to promote his best interest. The committee beg to inform you that there haa been a fair increase of members during the last six months, and con. Bidering the many calls on your funds the balance in hand is very satisfactory. Your committee meetings are regularly held and well attended, and it is very pleasing to your committee, as no doubt it is to you, to learn that none of your mem- bers have been befere the magistrates during the paat half year, and they hope that each member will endeavour to keep strictly within the law in conducting their business, which ia at all times an arduous task by so doing you not only maintain the:in. tegrity of your sooiety, but also retain the con. fidence ot the public, and confound your de- tractors. Your committeo bog to inform you that, with reference) to the exception taken by your acciety, aa to a resolution passed by the Cardiff Corporation on the 25th day of June last, to fix the corporate seal to a petition for the entire closing of public-houses on Sundays, at the request of some persona de- scribing themselves the Central Association,' your committee are at a loss to knew who repre- sent such a body in Cardiff, to possess suoh influ- ence with the corporation. From the subsequent proceedings by your committee in taking legal opinion thereon, it would appear, in the absence of a case cited, the licensed victuallers must procure a counter petition, and consequently allow your technical objection to fall to the ground. However, they oannot recommend you aa yet to take such a step, aathey know from experience petitions are costly, and the manner in which they are procured is very unsatisfactory; but the committee earnestly entreat you and all in your trade to be prepared at the next election with your united and undivided efforts to give those three or four gentlemen who so aneeringly assumed to advise you that it would be absolutely to your advantage to close your premiaea entirely on Sundays your united opposi. tion. Surely those gentlemen must know that there are but few in the trade who can afford to come to Buch a conclusion. The public con. venience requires accommodation equally on a Sunday as any other day of the week, and on the next occasion when those gentlemen seek your suffrage your committee hope that you will give them to understand that you are prepared to exact from them a respectable consideration for your interest. The committee have again to draw your attention to the many Bills before Parliament affecting your trade. The Permissive Bill haa fallen like a spent bullet at your feet, and one of those missiles has been driven, as it were, clean through Sir Wilfrid Lawson's balloon, and hia airy flights of fancy on the drink traffic will never again be re-echoed in Westminster to cheer the gloomy souls of hia arrogant, fanatical followers in connection with that measure, for it has completely lost its efficacy and freshness but, gentlemen, you must not deceive yourselves,; you and your trade interest has become a fitting theme or thesis for many a junior member and new fledged politicana to introduce; themselves into political notoriety; and a Sunday Closing Bill for England was brought into the House on the ninth of July by Mr. A. M. Stevens, the discussion of which now stands adjourned indefinitely, and although your committee are persuaded that an overwhelming majority agaiuBt it will be the result, your organisation, through its executive council, are using all their efforts, great practical knowledge, and experience, to strangle it in its infancy. We are per. fectly aware that etatistics have been pre- tended to be collected by certain communities in favour of this tyrannical measure, which is much more severe than the Permissive Bill. The com- mittee also beg to call your attention to the many projects set on foot in the way of counter attrac- tions companies have been formed, flaming prospectuses issued for the establishment of working men's club ceffee taverns, and coffee palaces, and frequently ending in the placing of the Punch and Judy boxes at the street corner, all, as it is said, to prevent intemperance and many noblemen and rev. gentlemen have taken shares, but the public do not respond, who know something more of their own practical life and the many inconveniences that the higher orders are perfectly innocent of, and who enjoy both their wine, and beer a-d libitum, and without any personal interruptions. And why notf Are we to abolish a custom which renders abuse possible to degrade man by demanding of him to renounce an enjoyment iu order that he may not succumb to a beastial instinct. The monk that requires the vow of chastity does not greater violence to the true nature of man than the physicians who would prohibit those things that are good in themselves because some men are drunkards^'

TAFF ROWING CLUB REG A. TT A. -¡¡;¡¡¡ On Wednesday the fourth annual regatta of the Taff Rowing Club came off on Llandaff Weir, in the presence of a fairly large number of specta- tors. Considerable interest was manifested in the various eventa, but in scarcely any one of them was there anything like a good race witnessed. In the oourae of the afternoon several men had a ducking and towards the end of the programme a mishap occurred to the umpire's boat, and he and his crew were for some time in the water but as it was not dangerously deep ihese misadventures created more amusement than alarm. The officials under whose directions the races came off, were Captain Mark, starter,^and Mr. A. D. Aahford, umpire, assisted by the following committee :— Messrs. W. Smith, James, Howells, Sainsbury, David, Mahoney, J. Smith, and Browne. The events decided were the following■ OPEN RACE (for 5 air-oared open in-rigged gigs, not to exceed 30 feet over all); distance one mile; prize, two gold medals—Cardiff Rowing Club: J. Galsworthy, H. Clino. JCVENIIE RACE (open to boys not over 17) for fout- wred open in-iigged gigs, not to exceed 30 feet over all; distance one mile; prize, four silver medals—Oarditt Bowing Club W, White, H. Bichards, J. Harvey, J. H. Davies. ST. FAGAK'S PLATE (open to gentlemen amateurs only) for four.oared out.rigged boats distance three- quarter mile prize, four Uandsome silver cups.—1st heat: Bath Bowing Club—T. G, Tucker, A. Morris, W. Ambrose. F. Streeter. 2nd heat: Taff Rowing Club— Hybart, J. Smith, J. Harman, F. Watts (rowed ver the course). In the final heat the Bath crew won n fine style, with a good deal in hand. lADiES* PLATE (open to gentlemen amateurs) for four-oared open in-rigged gigs, not to exceed 30 feet over all; distance, one mHe.- There were two entrles for this mot-the Cardiff and Taff Clubs—but owing to the Cardiff Club being forbidden to race for the Chal- lenge Cup, they declined to contest this race, and it was, consequently, a "row over" for the TaS Cluo; pr'tM, fear silver cups. CLUB RACE (confined to members of THE TaSClub).— 1st prize, foor silver cups: W, H..>wells,. J. Smith, J. Eadfey, T. J. Sainsbury. 2nd prize, four silver medals: Smith, Hybart, Hurman, and F. Watts. f CAKOE IIACE (open to all comers), distance hmf mile prize, gold medal.- G. B. Richmond. CXT7. t HALLENGE Cup, value t20 (»pen to recogn'sed amateur rowing clubs) foR four-oared outrig^eU boa.ts; distance ttret- qllarterb ol It mde tho cup to be .on by tie fame clnb two years in suscestion: four gold medals apd a prize to to each jear's winners.—1st beat: Chepstow Boeing Club— W. F G. Webt e-, W. C, Thomas, B, Gil am, and L. P. Quint n. 2ND heat: B,th Bowing C'ub T, G. Tucker, A, Morris, W. Arobroie, aud F, S'RESTER. Final heat: The Bath crew won a capitaJly confuted race by about A yard. A tub, duck hunt, and Neapolitan pole danc2 were afterwards decided. In addition to the aquatic sports, the banka of the rher were lined with ahowa of every descrip- tion, from the scarcelv legal dice and money games to the time-honoured Aunt Sally and shooting gallery. All these came in for a fair share oc patronage, and made up for the lack of excite- ment in the boating contests.

BICYCLE RACES AT CARDIFF. The Cardiff Bicycle Grounds were visited by a large number of the lovers of sport on Wednes- day notwithstanding the counter attraction of the Llandaff Regatta. The chief feature of the after- neon waa the magnificent riding of Walter Phillips, 01 Coventry, thechampion of the Midlands, his spurts being extraordinary. Stanton alao went in very good form, but Edmund did not aeem quite at home, probably in consequence of his riding a strange machine, his own having been smashed by the lightning last Saturday week. The first event was a three-miles open handicap, in which Phillips, Stanton, and Edmund competed, Phillips conceding the two last 200 yards start each. He, however, caught Edmund before two miles, and ultimately won, by about 30 yards from Stanton, in the 8pjCndid time of 9min. 8aec. There then followed an amateur handicap of six miles, for which there werC seven starters. J. Dunbar, Cardiff B.C., scratch) W. H. Hutchina, Carditt B.C., scratch J. E. Cutl&r, Cardiff B.C., and J- Ayre, Cardiff B.C., 20 yarda; J. 0. Morrio, V.ar„,a B.C., 60 yards; H. S. Basaett, Cardiff B.C., f yarda; and C. Livermore, Cardiff B.C., 320 yards. Thia waB a moat intereating race, for fi»a Dunbar, Cutlan, and Morris were cloae toget and it Beemed a close finish between the tn e However, three lapB before the final, Dunba Cutlan drew away from Morris, the former ieaolug Hutchins and Livermore. led until 50 yards from the post, when Cutlan puton a splendid Bpurt, winning by a foot only, t e t me of 20min. 30eec. The concluding .a.20 mile race, Phillips and Stanton scratch, and giving Edmund 600 yards. Edmund lost his start in sight miles, and was laj^ed.again in milog, retiring at 15 miles. eventually Won with a splendid spurt in lh. 5min. 20aec., Staaton being 20 yards behind.

BIRMINGHAM HORSE AND DOG SHOW. A horse and hound show was opened at the Lower Grounds. Birmingham, on Tuesday. This ehow is one of the most important of the kind ever held in the district. 1 he Piiace of Wales sent two Arab stallions. There was no oppo. sition in this class, and he took first and second prizes. There was a very fine collection of tboroughbreda tour of them were sons of Derby winners, and two of St. Legar winners.

Misa Thompson (Mrs. Butler) ia now busily enpaged in preparing to celebrate on canvas the heroic saving of the colours at Isandula by Lieutenants Coghill and Melville. A fen ale, calling herself Louisa Egerton, was on Weened ay remanded in London on a charge of swindling. She drove up to the Great Britain Life Office on Saturday, and pretendod to be a. nkce of the manager, and wanting change for a cheque for ..£50, succeeded in getting some money from the houeekeeper. The wonan wtss reeog niSHo, as a person "who lately was eh^rffcd with uhvÜg forged chequss on a baronei. sihe was refcancitd, 1 i

THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF. At the corsiftory, held in the Cathedral Church of Llandaff on Wednesday, befora thg Worshipful Joseph Earle Oilivant, M.A., Chancellor of tha Diocese, the Rev. James Kica Buckley, Vicar of LIapdtiff, was appointed a eurrogata in the Diocese of Llandaff.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT poktardulais. A most shocking accident occurred on Tuesday evening at Pontardulais Station on the London and North Western Railway. About 6.30 p m., as the engine of the branch pasaenger train from Swansea was shunting, John Griffitha attempted to croBB the line. He was knocked down by the buffer of the engine, and dragged for about 15 yards, sustaining such severe injuries that he died in about 10 minutea. The deceased had been in the employ of the Great Western Railway at Pontardulais for 10 years as gasman. He was 40 years of age, and leaves a widow and six children.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER AT TREDEGAR, The inquest on the body of the woman Ann Benn, of Tredegar, who was supposed to have died from the effect of the violence of a lodger named Shea, terminated on Tuesday in a verdict of death from inflammation, which verdict was in accordance with the medical testimony adduced at the inqueat. The man 3hea, who was remanded on a charge of having been the cause of the woman's death, will now be liberated. The charge of manslaughter, of course, falls through.

THE BUTE WORKMEN AT RAGLAN CASTLE. Monday was the day fixed for the annual excursion of the workpeople on the Bute Estate. As in former yeara only a portion of the employed were "out for the day;" the remaining number will have their field day in a fortnight. The picturesque Castle of Raglan was the spot selected for the excursion, and at 8.30 precisely two trains were rapidly filled, and despatched. In due time the party arrived at Raglan Station, and a pleasant stroll, either up the road or through the fields, brought them to the castle, where they were received by Mr. Cuxon, who manifested great interest in the enjoy- ment of the party. Very little time elapsed ere every possible part of the grand ruins were being scrambled over by sightseers. Others of the party busied themselves with preparing the creature comforts, and shortly, all over the grassy slopes of the Castle grounds, were to be found al fresco pic-nic parties. At twelve o'clock the second and remaining portion of the party arrived at the Castle, the company now numbering about 1,300. In the middle of the luncheon the distant skirl" of the bagpipes proclaimed the advent of a warrior bold," and shortly, up through the main entrance, marched, in the panoply of war, the gallant Pipe-major M'Dougall (late of the 91st Regiment), who had been specially retained for the music. Attended by a crowd of admirers, composed principally of the fairer sex, the maj or took up his position," and at intervals through the day discoursed sweet music, to which the flying feet of the dancers kept time. Luncheon over, a move was made to the archery ground, where the band of the 16th Bute Rifles, under the leadership of Mr. Thompson, were tuning up preparatory to leading off for the dancers. In another portion of the grounds Mr. Roberta's excellent string band kept a large constituency fuliy employed, as waltz, gallop, and quadrille followed in rapid succession. At two o'clock a series of athletic sports were decided, and pro. duced some capital exhibitions of form in the various competitions. Mr. T. S. D. Selby acted as judge, and the starting was capitally managed by Messrs. ergusson and Penn. The following is a brief list of the various events :—100 yards flat race: 1st, E. James and J. Pierce, dead heat; nine ran. Quarter-mile race: 1st, J. Roberts; 2nd, J. Gratrex; six ran. Siamese race: Richards and Evans; seven sets com. peted. Quarter-mile race for boys under 16 1st, Connel; 2nd, Williams six ran. Half-mile race (open): 1st, J. Gratrex; 2nd, Shackeli; six ran. 100 yards race (men over 40): 1st, Shackell; 2nd, Gratrex. Long jump John Roberts, 16ft. lOin.; nine competed. Hop, step, and jump: John Roberts, 35ft. Sin. four tried. In the course of the sports Lord Raglan made his appearance on the field, and watched with interest the contests. Among the visitors were Mr. J. M'Connochie and Miss Jaager, Mr. Peter Whyte, Mr. and Mrs. Grant, Dr. Lougher, Mr. Hale, and others. The whole of the arrangementB for tha happy despatch" of the party were under the guidance and direction of Mr. b. Allen, assisted by an able committee, composed of MsBBiB. Goodman.Campbell, Patrick Beed,Curran. H. Jones, M'Kenzie, J. Jones, and D.Williams; the sports committee, besides the gentlemen named as judge and starter, were — Messrs. Whyte, Cuthbert, Lewis, Greaves, Goodman, Wall and Ward. Mr. J. Monfries was the inde- fatigable originator of the dancing and other amuaementa, and Messrs. Curran and W. George watched oyer the welfare of the tea-things and saw to" the hot water. Things went Smoothly { all round, the rain held off, and the day, though without sun, was nne, and everybody enjoyed themselves. At seven p.m. Mr. Whyte bestowed the prizes on the successful competitors, and Mr. Allen, in a neat and well-cbosen speech, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Whyte, which was carried by acclamation. The healths of Mr. Allen, of Mr. Penn and several other gentlemen were then rapidly put, to "three times three," and a move was afterwards made for the station, from whence, shortly after half past eight o'clock, three heavily freighted trains elowly moved out, bearing back to Cardiff, after a day of thorough and complete enjoyment, the first detachment of the Bute employes.

SHOERURYNESS VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY MEETING. Although the winners in Monday's shell competi- tion were known late the same night, the namea were not communicated to the press owing to some misunderstanding with the statistical depart- ment. Early on Tuesday the scores were posted, showing the winder"* te, be aa follow:—1st prize, second detachment idtil Kept, 19 points; 2nd prize, first detaohment 1st DurUaSy 19 points; 3rd prize, second detachment 9th Kent, 18 points; 4th prize, first detachment 4th East York, 15 points; 5th prize, first detachment 12 sh Kent. Tuesday's competition was with the 40-pounder breech loading" Armatrong gun. The Cinque Porta Challenge Cup, value 25 guineas, waa won by the second detachment 10th Kent. In the Repository Competition the second and fifth detachment 10th Kent performed the first shift in 7min. Biseo; and the 1st Newcastle did the same work in 7min. 18seo. There were four prizes, of the aggregate value of .£96, for the 40-pounder competition. First prize, No. 1 detachment, 3rd Middlesex; 2nd prize No. 6 detachment, 3rd Middlesex; 3rd prize, 2nd Middlesex; 4th prize, 3rd detachment, 10th Kent. The Scotland Challenge Cup waa won by the second detachment 2nd Durham, for the highest scores in shell competition this week and last. The winners in the first shift of the Re. pository Competition are: 1st prize, second and eighth detachments 10th Kent; 2nd prize, third and fourth detaohments 1st Newcastle; 3rd prize, sixth and seventh detachments 2nd Middlesex. From the scores posted on Wednesday referring to Tuesday's competition, the winners in which have already been announced, it is evident that the firing this year has been far superior to that or year. Wednesday's competition was again with the Armstrong gun and 40-pounder shot. There were t^ee pr) zes for c0^f 8^ec^ the Corporation c>. London end Ci y P Challenge Shields, with .^38 adde menced at a quarter^paat^slx *■ £ >' izeof 10sil before noon Sir Richard WaUac^ P dotftch cups and £ 50 was won by mo o»- M 3rd Middlesex, with 18 Jw, Elkington's prize was won by -he lat dotAthment 10th Kent, with 18 pointa; Mf- J. H. Stewaja a prize fell to the 6th detachment, lst London, with 16 pointa a 4th prize of .£10 was won by the 3rd detachment 3rd Middlesex. Ihe 1st detachment, t 4th East York, from Hull, won the Qiioga'8 priz0 of 10 silver cups and the badges of the National Artillery Association tor the highest average scores during the meeting. In the ten-inch gun compaction the prke winners were :—1oBt' 36 points, 7 mic. 23 sees.; 2nd, 3o^ 4°^^mberland, 36 points, 8 min. 11 eecs.; 3rd 4th West York, 36 Joints! i) min. 36 sees., certificate of merit, 1st North York, 36 points, 9 mlD. 46 sees At g-hoeburyness, on Thursday, the Repository Badgesidf the association were won by the 2nd and 5th detachments of the 10th Kent (Royal yl,. In the R°yal Artillery 10-inch g„n competitions the School of Gunnery Brigade OK prize, scoring 48 pointa, the 7th Brigade (Portamouth), won the second prize, scoring 40 LT,O»LJ V second division of volunteers waa ,~y Col. Hastings, accompanied by Earl ai? Harcourt, M.P., and the officers of tne garrison. The march past was exoellent. Ad- oreseitg the men, Col Hastings said his report to e. ^8r&m&nder-in-chief would be entirely satisfactory, more particularly with regard to .discipline. He observed marked. im- provement in drill and in practice. He pointed out ceitain defects in firing and repository, which he advised them to correct. He assured volun. teers of the hearty co-operation of the Royal ] Artillery at the School of Gunnery. Earl Percy and Colonel Harcourt also addressed the men, the latter presenting the prizes. The men will leave < camp to-morrow.

DROWNING OF THREE BROTHERS. Three brothers, the sons of Mr. Buttrum, miller, Woodbridge, were drowned off Bawdsey by the upsetting of a boat on Wednesday.

— i The,'number of deaths which have resulted < from the railway accident between Nancy and j "Vezeliee is reported to be not less than 12. The peraona who were arrested on suspicion of having j been the authors of the accident have been aet at j liberty. ] William Lambert, a stallkeeper in Guildford j Market, was, on Monday, fined JC5 for selling i adulterated butter, containing 99 per cent. of ] animal fat, and no portion whatever of pure ] butter. < Captain A. M. Molyneux, who resides at Rock ] Point, Egerton street, New Brighton, on Tuesday, < found in hiB garden the dead body of a respect- ] ably-dressed man. It was found that the man had apparently bled to death, after having opened a < vein in his arm. There waB an incision in the loft i wrist, and a razor was found lying near. The ( deceased, who has not yet been ideuvifi'sd, is a j man oj about 45 y^avs oi ag-s, j

I CARDIFF. I EOBBEKY AT A BUTE DOCK WAEEHOUSB, —Edwin lirookiajid, a respectable looking labcurer, was on Monday charged bafore 1ihø Cardiff Magistrates with stealing a tin of p?0, served meat, belonging to the trustees of thfl Marquees of Bute, on Saturday. Bate Dock- sergeant Gorman having received certain inform*" tion, watched for the prisoner, who had be0fl diacharging cases of preserved meat, &.3., fro" the steamer Rhiwindda into a warehouse belongioS to the Bute Trustees. On meeting the prisoner, tbe latter had a coat over his arm, which, on beinS searched, was found to contain the 2ib. tin of meat produced. John England, the warehouse foreman, stated that it was usual for the officers to open some of the wooden cases whioh enclosed the tins of meat in order to see that nothing contraband was concealed in them. Ol1e. of these had evidently been re-opened, and a tin I of meat was abstracted. The witness havini noticed a tin of meat hidden away in a sack of corn, gave instructions to a watchman to asoer- tain who the thief was. The Dock police wetØ I subsequently communicated with. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and made no defence. He observe** that he had been in Cardiff 12 years. He waB committed to gaol for two months with hard labour. A CAUTION TO 'BUS DRIVERS — G-eorgs Sherwood, driver in the employ of Solomon Andrews, was on Monday charged at Cardiff police court with cruelly using a horse on Satuf* day last, in St. Mary street. Head constable Hemingway stated that he saw the defendant ill charge of a break with two horses. He had 20 passengers, and was going to Penarth. WitnesJ told the defendant he was overloaded, but thl latter attempted to drive the horaea, and th' near one refused to take the collar. It was evi* dently suffering great pain, and, on the hesw constable looking under the collar, he saw font old wounds and two fresh ones. The animal w" in a very poor condition. The defendant said he waa only the driver, he was not the horsekeepef- He was sent to gaol for 14 days with hard labout, He had been in the court twice previously. THE CARDIFF PILOTAGE PROSECUTION —At Cardiff police court, on Monday, Henry fl'j Clarke was summoned for refusing to pay 7s 6<1» pilotage dues, on the 7th of April last. Mr. 1* T. Reece appeared in behalf of the Cardiff PilotagJ Board. The defendant waa not now present, and it was stated that on leaving the police courfe after a former hearing, he offered to pay the amount claimed. It appeared that the Duxolit" vessel was towed by a pilot, who had received note from the captain, mentioning the defendant as the broker. The Pilotage-office satisfied tb' claim of the pilot, and now Bought to recover the amount due from the defendant. The latter w", ordered to pay the pilotage dues, and all the CDS" of the case. NEGLECTING TO PROCEED.—At OardiØ police court, on Tuesday (before the Mayo*j Alderman D. Jones, and Mr. J. Cory), M'Cullan, charged with neglecting to proceed f sea with the steamship Magellan, of Liverpool) after signing articles on the 8th inst., in thl presence of Mr. Colbourne, at the shipping was sent to gaol for four weeks, with hap labour. A CALLOUS WOMAN.—Elizabeth 0'000' nel, married woman, was charged at Cardi* police-court, on Tuesday, with being drunk Bridge street. She admitted the offence, Inspector Price stated, for the magistrates' i* formation, that the prisoner was brought into tW police sLation on the previous evening at o'clock with her four little children. she h»? been beating the latter in a most unmeroif manner, and a gentleman carried them to the police office. They were afterwards conveyed V the workhouse. The woman was in a most beastw state of intoxication. The prisoner, who said het husband had deserted her, was fined 10a and cost* or, in default, Beven days' imprisonment wi1l" hard labour. DRUNKENNESS.—At Cardiff police court on Monday, James Wall, butcher, was ordered tP put 5s in the poor box for being drunk in Carols street on the day prior. He waa apprehended b1 Police constable Holman. j PAWNBROKER'S LICENCE.—At Ca.rdiØ police court, on Wednesday (before Mr. R. O. Jones and Dr. Paine), a pawnbroker's licence w" granted to Jacob Michaelatone, Gough straeil Temperance town. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At CARD"* police court, on Wednesday, Ellen and Henjj Maddox, husband and wife, were charged V1*: behaving in a disorderly manner in Ellen str y cn the 7 th inst. Police constable Friend said prisoners were beating their lodger in the on the 7th inst. Ann Jenkins gave corroboratf evidence. Maddox was fined 5s and costs, and^ wife was dismissed with a caution.M:a.rgat Davies was sent to gaol for 10 days for baing; disorderly woman of ill. fame. The caae f(,; proved by Police constable John Wallbridge- Eliza Spencer, for being drunk in Pearl strøø was fined 5s and oosta. SELLING BEER IN ILLEGAL HOURS." At Cardiff police court, on Wednesday, Fredef1^ Paek, landlord of the Machen Forge Inn, charged with selling beer during illegal hours Sunday, the 27 th of July. Sergeant M'Cathry, of the Royal Glamorgan Militia, he went to the Machen Forge Inn at about o'clock, in the morning on the 27th of July. tP there found one of his men, who waa trying t. bide from him he waa being supplied with He afterwards went to the back of the house, saw several civilians being also supplied beer by the landlady, for which she waa Corporal Griffiths gave corroborative evideO'g Tbe Bench ordered defendant to pay a fine of and costs

LLANDAFF. AN UNLICENSED DOG. — At LLANI^J petty sessions, on Monday (before Mr. J. and Mr. J. Prichard), Frederick Follett, oharg^ by Police-constable Daniel Phillipa with keepJf~ a dog without a licence, was fined 10a and oofl9 cr, in default, 14 days' imprisonment. m CONTRAVENTION OF THE FISHERY LA^ ■—William Davies waa charged, at Llandaff P°* j sessions, on Monday, with using a gaff to salmon. Sydney Danka, a water bailiff on Taff and Ely rivers, under the Fishery, stated that, on the 28th of July, about seven P*^ he waa on the river Taff, near Melingriffith The defendant was there, and was trying to a* a fish with a cross gaff which he held in his ha The defendant was fined 20a and costa, of» default, 14 days' imprisonment.

PENARTH. AT PENARTH PETTY SESSIONS, on day (Messrs. R. F. L. Jenner and J. S. Cotbe being on the bench), several parents were ohailf < by the school board attendance officer, Matthews, with neglecting to send their Gbild*~j to school. Attendance orders were directed aga^fLj D. Davies, A. Jones, John Bowen, and Howell; and John Jeffries, for disregardu*?, previous order, wa8 fined 2b 6&-—Robert P0y was fined 20a and costa, and Samuel Spear and costs, for being drunk and riotous.—Cha1,. Day, a vagrant, was sent to gaol for 21 days 1 vagrancy.

SWANbEA, CUTTING AND WOUNDING AT SWANS -Hannah Mainwating, a married woman li^' in Matthew street, was charged at Swansea. Monday, with assaulting Mary Ryan, by stri her with an earshenware jag. The women met Saturday night, and the complainant called rj prisoner Sprinkle," a nickname by which ahfl known. Prisoner then struck complainant jug which she had in her hand, and cat her bad>J on the face. Complainant did not wieh to p1*0?, the charge, but the Bench considered the ca.se be a very serious one, and committed the prisonJ for trial on a charge of maliciously cutting So wounding. ) ASSAULTING A WIFE AT SWANSEA-, William Yale, labourer, Tontine Btreet, charged, before the Swansea Magistrates, J Monday, with assaulting hia wife- The co^ plaiaaat stated that she did not wish to prasa charge against her huaband, because "it was o her fault." She believed on Saturday night t»j prisoner had more money than he gave her, she was mistaken, and a disturbance ensued. K only touched her on the hair, and she had Si marks upon the body. Mr. Fowler ('J stipendiary magistrate) stated that there was y doubt the prisoner had illused hia wife, and ought to be very grateful to her for not wish^ to press the charge. Prisoner was then charged. j ALLEGED LARCENY AT SWANSEA Sarah Dixon, Mary Dixon, and Elizabeth CoJj% were charged, on Tuesday, at the Swansea poh court, with stealing wearing apparel. Eran JoB £ outfitter, High street, waB called, and atated twj OD Monday night, he saw the women near door. He suspected them, and ealled the tion of a policeman, who examined the woCM and found in their possession several piecea dress material. &c. The prosecutor identified JJ piecea aa his property. It Beemed that sevff^ other articles were fonnd in the poaeession of y prisoners, and a remand was granted to the police to ascertain whether they had stolen. j A DISGRACEFUL SSZNE IN SWANSEA Two young women of bad character, named liams and Folly, were charged before the Swa magistrates on; Tueedaywith druaken aufl orderly conduct. A constable stated that saw the prisonera an Castle square on previous owning. They were "lying on. u ground, and fighting like two dogB. Mr. r Btated that ouoh a Bignt as that described oy fcf policeman was disgraceful, and could no tolerated.- *3he prisoners were sent to two months with bard labour. BATHING WITHOUT A MAGHIN-S* man named liartia Cronin was chasged at & J sea, on Tuesday, with bathing en the without usitig a machine. He waa fined ó}iI C ALLS GED HOUSE-BREAKING AT SWAN^ — AtSw anseaborough police court, John Be 11, se&man, Pleasant street, c with bre aking and entering the shop of Mr- jV Jones, d raper, High street, and stealing a p* V trousers vest, and other articles. The shop broken into a few dava ago, aud inform having 1 )een given to the police, the prisone- # apprehei oded. He was wearing some .oi of" clothing at the time, and in his posseasic found a coat which had been missed by M.r. -jO" before 1 he shop was broken into. The committ ed the prisoner for trial at the ass^ ^CHA] IGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN.— Lewie, li undlord of the Masons' Arma^P house, t langyfelach Btreet, was called ge. police ei :urt, on Thursday, to answer a permitth g drunkenness on his licensed P'Lfaul Mr. Woe dward, who appeared for tin ? stated t hat Lewis was unible to a»Pja0a^ having Cl it his head open by a fall <?» jjo'j night. £ police officer stated he visitel t n (Il the 17 ch of last month, and found a tilt bs.d ( Lynch tl ere. Lynch was drunk an tbe la9. empty gla ss before him. Mary LewIs ",hen lady, stat sd that Lynch waa drun? went to tl ie Masons' Arms, and l3ft drink. Co nsidsring tbe defendant of premises, t *io Bench gave him the b«ne doubt, and- the case was dismissed. T A- ALLE:; S.D THEFT OF A oo* GoJ1 Mowii. — At Swansea, cn Tliursd*