The Cardiff Times

POLITICAL NOTES. a [SPECIAL TELEGRAM. I [FROM OUR GALLISRY CORRESPONDENT.] LONDON, Friday. — There is a rumour current to-day that the Queen, waving the formality of first summoningEarl Granville, will go straight to Mr Gladstone and confirm the appointment already made by the popular will. All lovers of the Monarchy will hope that this may be true. I am sorry to say that it does not appear to be based on any better foundation than the deduction from the fact that the Queen is returning a few hours earlier than was originally intended. This looks like readiness to accept accomplished facts, and it is, of course, possible that it may mean all that is attributed to it. The many lawyers who are in Parliament will learn with keen interest the fact, which I learn on the best authority, that Sir Henry James will not take either of the law offices of the Crown. He thinks he was cut out for general politics, an will put in a claim tor one of the administrative offices. It is well known that Sir William Harcourt takes a similar view of his abilities. He long ago tacitly appropriated the Home Office whenever it should be in the gift of the Liberals, and it is generally understood that his preference will prevail. Sir Henry James, however, is quite another matter. He has not in any sense been a Parliamentary success, and does not possess those claims which Sir William Harcourt has estab- lished by his brilliant debating powers. Legal circles are further fluttered by arrange- ments in contemplation with respect to the Lord Chancellorship. It is definitely settled that Lord Selborno will not again take office. The woolsack will therefore fall to Lord Coleridge, who is anxious to return to active political life. This will create a vacancy in the Lord Chief Justiceship, for which Mr Justice Hannen is named. There will be a vacancy on the bench for some of the lawyers, who cannot all be Attorney-Generals or Solicitor-Generals. Amongst names favour- ably mentioned as likely to succeed Mr Justice llannen is Mr Waddy, who has some claim for preferment, by reason 01 his activity prior to the election, and his victory at Sheffield. As for the Law Officers of the, Crown, it is mos t probable that Mr Herschel will be made Attor- ney-General whilst for the Solicitor-Generalship ..Mr Watkin Willi ma has the best chance, through the claims of Mr Horace Davey, the newly-elected member for Christchurch, are urged, on the ground that the Chancery Bar should be represented on the Trea- sury Bench. That, however, scarcely seems a counterpoise to the claims which Mr Watkin Williams has on the party by his long services, just capped by a brilliant victory in Carnarvon- shire. Mr Williams is now likely to find a danger- ous competitor in Mr Osborne Morgan. With Mr Herschell, either of these gentlemen would form I a combination of law officers stronger than has been known iu either of the two previous adminis- trations'. r- [PE&SS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM. 1 The general belief given to the rumour that after the Prime Minister's interview with the Queen the Cabinet will resolve upon immediate resignation, has led to the presumption that with- in the coming week the formation of the new Ministry will have been commenced..v~ The arrival in London of the Liberal leaders has been followed by the return from the Con- tinent of the Marquis of Salisbury, who arrived at Cannon-street Station of the Eastern Railway on Friday evening, at seven o'clock. The Foreign Secretary did not, however, visit Lord Beacons- field, as had been anticipated. Already many members of the last Liberal administration are in town, and communications are taking place be- tween the official Liberals. At a meeting of the Working Men's Gladstone Reception Committee, oa Friday, at Clerken- well, it was resolved that a public demonstration should be held in Hyde Park, to demand that Mr Gladstone be urged to take his legitimate place as Prime Minister. Lord and Lady Salisbury arrived at Paris on Friday morning by tidal train, on the way to London. The Duke of Argyll is expected to return to town to-day. Mr Adam, M.P., Liberal Whip, has returned to town from Kinross, where he had been spending the past few days. Lord Granville has arrived at Carlton House Terrace from Walmer Castle. t' Lord Hartin;ton has arrived at Devonshire House from Newmarket.

MR BRIGHT AND MIl GLADSTONE. Mr John Bright arrived at Hawarden on Friday, from LI fMJudno, oil a visit to Mr Gladstone. Mr Bright was to leave Hawarden again at night.

SERVIA AND MIl GLADSTONE." BiL<?R\r>F, Friday.—Au address, bearing 10,000 signatures, has been forwarded to Air Gladstone congratulating him upo.i the triumph of the Liberal i aity in England.

C AB IN FTC0 UNCI L. A Cabinet Council will be held on Wednesday next at the official residence of the Prime Minister, unless in the meantime circumstances may Lave necessitated a change in the arrange* ment.

DnEADFmTSTATEOFXsTEAMER I IN AJ3ALK A (el gram from South Shields states that tl>^ rravan; ore steamer, from Baltimore, has nrr '<ej* in crossing the Atlantic the vessel enco ir^ere(\ three seveie gabs, the steering gear gp,,e wty, and 36 hours elap sed before the crel" -t(d waYt au command over her. While i,, cou,d zet AT;y was struck by heavy s.-a«. 'V" this position she completely gutted, an1 afterhouse being Boats and bridges w V'ONT CARR,E(1 able swept oil th;, c!ei> j J3t and everything move-

BEAT1;! QFDB. KENEALY. Tj'Q Globe says that Dr Kenealy died at noon ou iid»y, at his residence in Taviatock-square. ->-Y>.e had been somewhat iudisposed since his defeat in the election for Stoke-o.>Trent, Out his death was sonew'.ta.t sudden. The ,Press Association" says that the Doctor gome four uvontiw ago met with an injury to his right fof", and for some tima he was laid up. During his canvasg at Stoke the symptoms re- ai pe-re 1, and a week ago he took to his bed. Mori irication recently set in. and the Doctor died at on Friday, Three ph) sicians attended bi'»

Mr a-; 1 M ■ Wheeler are spending the Easter r<;cr'3 in Paris. Mrj Moieawortb, the new Anglican beauty, accompanies thaaw;

-y-- OUR LONDON CORRESPONDED E. ] I LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING. THE UBTPAL LEADERS AND MB CLADSTONX-MR GLADSTONE'S POPULARITY—THE SNEER OF THE "PALL MALL"—SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTB- MR BATLLIE COCHRANE'S NEW TITLE—DEATH OF DB KENEALY. Perfect unanimity exists among the Liberal leaders as to their duty towards Mr Gladstone. They have agreed upon the course to be followed without one jealous voice being raised. Recog- nising in the demand of the country for Mr Gladstone's return to power a perfectly irresistible appeal, they have determin3d that all other claims must be sunk until he has finally said Aye" or No" to the question whether he will be Premier. This decision has in an informal way been communicated to Lord Beaccnsfield, and it is fully believed by the Liberal leaders that the retiring earl will advise the Queen to send for his ancient rival. Should lie not do so, and should her Majesty send for Earl Granville, the leader of the Lords will ask the Quee i for per- mission to consult with Mr Gladstone. His lord- ship will then offer to Mr Gladstone to resign the task of forming a Ministry into his hands. I am told that Mr Gladstone has refused altogether to utter one word implying that he would either ac- cept oi1 decline the leadership. He will not con- sider any "ifq," ) e will not speak as to probable or improbable contingencies. Conversing with a member of the new Government to-day, a peer who ha i been very much about among his colleagues lately, I found the prevailing impression -I will not say the prevailing hope-to be that Mr Gladstone would refuse. But there is a simple determination not to let him dritt away outside the Government. "He is too great to sit below the gangway." Meanwhile, if Mr Gladstone will look beyond a small circle, and take the view of the country as of more importance than of half-a-dozen per- sonage*, he will find, every justification for his return to power iu the feeling which has grown almost passionate in all ranks of his party. Every day reduces the number of thofe who even grumble at his acceptance of the Premiership. But those who do believe that he will not accept the chief place base their opinion upon hints that he has furnished of being about to take a noble revenge. In 1874 he was charged with Lading shattered his party, and assailed with every kind of reproof in consequence. His sensitiveness relieved itself by resiguat ion. But he said that he could again make the party a power. He has sacrificed the retirement for which he longed to that one object, and has suc- ceeded. He would now like to have this siiec. 58 attributed to him aud the reward placed in his grasp that, freed from the reproach of having deserted a cause in adversity, he might claim now the rest which he has hitherto denied to himself. I do not know that these ideas are at present in his mind, but I do know that they have found a place there, and they may be dominant still. The Pall Mall stands almost alone in sneering at the situation, and at Mr Gladstone. It sees all sorts of evil in the desire of the Liberal press to make it clear that the nation voted for Mr (Glad- stone. It finds the hoof of Radicalism in the mere suggestion that the Queen ought to send for the true victor, and thinks that to suggest to Her Majesty that the people want Mr Gladstone is positively wicked. For the life of me I cannot ste it. What are politics at all but a struggle of men conducted by the means of appeals to the people, and what is there unconstitutional in publicly stating that the victor at the polls is Mr Glad. stone ? The Pall Mail was ".ild the other day, in its milder moments it is silly. ? Sir Stafford Northcote is modest in his claims for rewards. All that lie asks for is the riband of the Bath, It is a small matter, but the man who refused a peerage when he could have had little hope of leading the House of Commons is not likely to desert his post when the chances of poli- tical fortune might make him Premier in six years. In the Housejjf Lor is hje woph^ljg extin- I tinguiahed; leader of Opposition in the HouSeT of tingil -11 ol Commons i e will soon distance his rivals, Lord Salisbury and Lord Cairns. For Sir Stafford Northcote will henceforth more than any other leader make the policy of the Conservative party. Mr Baillie Coclirane's new title is singular. It is Baron Lamington, of Lamington near Biggar, in the county of Lanarkshire. Lamington is Mr Baillie Cochrane's Scotch seat. and its proximity to Biggar is no now fact; but it will furnish Mr Sullivan with an argument proving the relation- ship that exists between Imperialism and lioire Rule. Mi-Tamplia, the returning officer for Marylebone, has got into hot water over the election. The vestry has demanded of him an explanation of the delay in counting the votes; and after hearing his defence, has written to the Sheriff saying that he is unfit to exercise the duties require^ of him. He wanted to do right, but he had hot the vigour necessary to the work of organising the borough election. So badly were the instructions given that one polling place-that in the Lisson Grove—was actually closed on the polling day while the clerks and personation agents went to lunch. I believe that, if they pleased, Lord Headley and Mr Seager Hunt could vitiate the late election on that fact, but that with such a majority against them they do do not feel justified in throwing a new expense upon the borough- Dr Kenealy is dead. The result of the Stoke election was more than he could stand. It was not only a personal defeat, but the utter collapse of all his ho: e% and the bursting of the bubble which he had so carefully blown. It sent him into private life, and the disappointment was too much for him. His death was sudden. One can- not but write pityingly of him, for his nature was a irrixc.l one, and had its good side. Though h<f was not descended, as he said, from the Plautagenets, lie belonged to a good Irish family. A Dublin University man, he learnt more at college than most of Jii3 fellows. He had a graceful turh toil'poetry,^and his literary efforts were acknowledged at the beginning by Mr Disraeli. He has personal friends among great and distinguished men. Always led by his emotions, and a great deal of an actor, he attracted little notoriety until the Tich- borne trial. That famous action turned his head. He sincerely believed that he was the champion of right against wrong; nobody who knew him could doubt it. When he found himself cast out of his profession, disbenched and dis- barred, he really hoped that the people would rally to him, and make him ample amends. He dreamed of creating a now party in the State. He thought of settiug "himself up s the new dema- gogue. The election for Stoke made him the more confident, and he was misled about jjfa following in the country. His trhimph, however, was his defeat. When Tie became member of the House of, "Commons, he put it wit,hin tLe power of his adversaries to force him to bring his case forward. Once laid before the House it would be dealt with, and it was so dealt with that the agitation in favour of the nobleman in Dartmoor lost all vital ity. Its leaders are one by one dri pping off. Mr Whalley was the first to go then came Lord Rivers now it is Dr Kenealy, and the only member who went with Dr Kenealy and Mr Whalley into the divi- sion lobby when the case was raised, Major O'Gorman to-.vit, is defeated at Waterford.

GLASGOVTAND ABERDEEN UNIVERSITIES. Asher (L), Glasgow 4.. 1283 Aberdeen 836 -2118 Campbell (C), Glasgow 1182 Aberdeen 1232 .» -2414 PolliDg concludes to-day.

EDINBURGH AND ST. ANDREW'S j UNIVERSITIES. Lyon Phyfair, Edinburgh. L 1981 St. Andrew's. 541 ——2522 M. Bickersteth, Edinburgh C 1638 St. Andrew's. 810 -2448 Majority for Playfair 74 This is the final close of the poll.. 1 >' iV*

SCOTCH :;&?[!ISI^wATIVE I EEEiiS., ''els-tign of the Scotch Representative .eers sit in the House of Lords during the new Parliament took place on Friday ill the Palace of Ho!yroo<). The Earl of Glasgo ■, Lord Clerk Register, presided. Various protests hav- ing been lodged as totheprecedeucy of titles, the Marquis of Oiieensberry explained that he did not wish to retire from Parliament, bat if he were not re-elected he would be acting most disin- genhmsiy if he pretended to be ignorant of the reason*. '1 hes » would occur to anyone who re- niembered the receptiongiven by the Press to ade- claration he had mada with respect to the religion of the country. He held that if he were rejected on -account of that, he would be rejected from the same spirit as that which lighted the martyr fires at Smithfield. The Marquis of Lowthiati, in reply, said that it was presumptuous on the part of Lord Queens- berry to say that his rejection would be on account of the abuse of the Press. It would be because the noble lord had denied Christ, and even, as he (Lord Lowthian) understood, the existence of a God. The following were elected :-The Earl of Mar and Kellie, 53 votes the Earl of Morton, 52 the Earl of Strathmore, 51 the Earl of Haddington, 53 the Earl of Airlie, 57 the Earl of Leven and Melville, 45 the Earl of Selkirk, 54 the Earl of Dundonald, 51 Vigcount Strath- allan, 52 Lord Forbes, 52 Lord Saltoan, 52 Lord Elphinstone. 52; Lord Borthwick, 54; Lord Blantyre, 52 Lord Colville of Cnlroas, 52; Lord Balfour of Burleigh, 52, V

GREAT FIRE IN LOEDON. ".V; Shortly after four o'clock on Friday afternoon an alarming fire broke out on the premises of the Civil Service Stores, Bedford-street, Strand, Lon- don, which caused much excitement in the neigh- bourhood. The fire originated in the basement, where the grocery department is situated, and Boon assumed serious proportions. Nine powerful engines were speedily on the spot, and at once began to bring an abundant supply of water upon the flames. One of the basement windows was broken, and through this aperture the fire- men poured a copious supplyof water. The fire was confined to the basement.

PUBLIC MED I CIN [-Cll ESTS. T1 e French Minister of the Interior has lately issued au order for the provision, in communes where there is no pharmacien. of chests containing medicines and other materials necessary for use in urgent case of illness' or accident. Each chest is to be divided into two compartments; one is to be reserved especially for the medical men, and the other is to be open to the public. The price of each chest is fixed at 200 francs (£8). Beyond this, the use of the medicines will be gratuitous. AJ. Lepere communicates his instructions to the mayors and the municipal councils, and to desire them to take care that the chests are placed in the hands of none but trustworthy persons.— British Medical Journal.

MURDER OFJOUR PERSONS. A horrible crime was committed a few d-'ys ago at Ceyroux, in the Department of the Creuse. A farmer, named Jeannet, a widower, having two grown-up sous, had for some years been cohabit- ing with his servant, a woman nam^d Gouguet, by whom he had four children, the eldest seven years of nge. The legitimate sons were naturally jealous of these childron, and quarrels between them and the father were frequent. The mis- understandings ended in the eldest son taking a fearful revenge. During the father's absence he attacked woman and her family with an iron bar and killed them all, with the exception of one child, of whose recovery but slight hopes are entertained. The murderer, after committing the crime, gave himself up to the police, and, meeting Lis father on the way, said to him, "You can go home I have killed the lot."

THE MI SSI NGSTIIPTT A LAN TA- No intelligence had been received of the missing ship Atalanta on Friday morning. The extra- ordinarily long passages which some sailing ships have made rl cently, consequent on the buccession of easterly gales prevailing in the Atlantic, encourages a gleam of hope among prominent officials that the Atalanta may t-tiil be afloat. Great commiseration is felt in Portsmouth for Mrs Stirling, who drives into the dockyard every morning in the hope of receiving some information as to her husband's ship, and who sustained a severe shock some days ago, on hearing that the rumour that the Atalanta had put into Falmouth was without foundation. The Indian troopship Malabar, which it was conjectured fight have fallen in with the Atalanta, has arrived at Ports- mouth. She has not seen any sign of the missing ship. The crnise of the channel fleet will, accord- ing to present plans, extend over another fort- night, unless some tidings are obtained earlier.

AFFAIRS IN_AFGHANISTAN. A HOLY WAR. According to the Cabul correspondent of the Daily News the force engaged in punishing the Hissarek villages was harassed by the enemy wben reconnoitring. Palmer, of the Commissariat, was killed; Hamilton, R.A., and Nugent, 51st, were slightly wounded. Abdul Rahman is send- ing letters to all the chiefs claiming the Ameer- ship, and denouncing the Candabar arrangements. There is growing uneasiness among the Hindoo populaco of Cabul, who, as in December, are de- positing lakhs of rupees in Sherpur. The second edition of the Daily Chronicle pub- lishes the following Allahabad telegram, datCll Friday morningAbdul Rahman is sending letterSithrougiiout the country inviting the chiefs to join in a holy war. Hi-i adherents are increasing daily, and are believed to number over 30,000 fighting men. Great excitement prevaiis in Cabul. Hindoo traders are depositing money and valuables in Sherpur.

A PENDING JUDICIAL"REFORM. _k Mr Justice Hawkins, at Exeter, sfrongly pro- tested against the lamentable waste of judicial time, sacrificing money aud convenience, involved in holding assizes when, as on Friday, only five prisoners were for trial, all of whom, his lordship remarked, might well have been tried at quarter- session?, except three women charged with con- cealment of birth, and these pleaded guilty, and were each sentenced to only two days' detention. The whole business of the assizes was over before lunch time, yet his presence was urgently needed in London to assist in the,, disposal of greats arrear of business" Tin's'was byfno means a soWary instance which might be done by magis- trates freely in all cases except where there is a known probability of a man absenting himself from trial. Many cases he had seen in which prisoners had been kept in prison waiting for trial much longer than the punishment to be awarded them if found guilty. The moral effect of this was lamentable, as also, were the consequences to a prisoner's wife and children.

A GHASTLY INCIDENT. HANGING A MAN AND BRINGING HIM TO LIFE AGAIN. The Daily News correspondent at Pesth tele- graphs :—Pesth, Thursday, 4.10 p.m.—A painful and extraordinary incident occurred yesterday at Raab, but I postponed telegraphing uutil in pos- session of authentic confirmation and details. A convict, 23 years old, named Takacs, was hanged for the murder of two women. After the execu- tion ho was cut down iu the usual manner by the hangman, and the medical man in attendance declared life extinct. The body, however, when brought under the influence of an electro-galvanic current by way of scientific experiment, showed signs of life. After a few hours, indeed,Takacs completely recovered, showing violence towards his warders. Nothing has been decided yet as to what is to become of the convict. v PESTH, Thursday, 7.20 p.m.—Takacs died this morning, after suffering much paiu from con- gestion. He w 's delirious during the night, and attacked his keepers. When conscious he com- plained of fearful pain, and asked for milk and water. The case is being thoroughly investigated.

LADY CANVASSERS. La5y canvasser? Lave been all the rage at the late elections, and I ave worked hard for the candi- dates of their choice. This appears to have been specially the case in Lancashire, where two noble Countesses, whose husbands have recently coalesced, have been driving'about exhorting the tenants to disregard the Ballot and change Their colours, as their noble landlords Jiad donl. One of their visits was to thefo'wn ofOrmskirk, whe)"\ they arrived, and finding the Liberal hote\ tllll: repaired to the Tory house, were shp^ a room, ordered luncheon, and went ferth the'r gentle mission of coercion. The^regf^e of such distin- guished personages soon ^c^ue known, andalarge crowd of Conservatr^ Sssembled in front of the vvv iiT ^f,nc^cuVU3ic was also in attendance. \V hen the ^1*<intes8e3 returned from their canvass tnej this ]arge crowd of Conservatives drawn Up m double-line to allow the ladies to pass down the centre, the Tories standing with heads bent, and the band playing the "Dead March in Saul!" The neatest thing in connection with the elections which I have heard was said by Lady Mandeville, who, convassing energetically for her husband at Huntingdon, was told by a rough th t "they didn't come there to lH-ar t;irls talk." Nothing abashed, Lady Mandeville replied, II Come, come, give us a chance! This is leap- year aud if we don't talk now, we never shall again!"—World.

ASSAULT IFXliMLWAY CAR- RIAGE. LEAP FROM A TRAIN. On Wednesday evsning a domestic servant, named Margaret Scott, was a passenger from Middlesbrough by the C.10 p.m. train. At Thirsk, John Wm. Wilson, of|Barnsley, got into the same compartment iu which Scott was travelling, and in which were also another female and child. The two latter got out at Pilmoor, and Scott alleges that shoitly after the prisoner put his arms round her shoulders and tried to kiss her. She at once jumped up and ran to the end of the cumpartment where Wilson followed her. Ultimately, after much struggling, during the whole of which she screamed and shouted, she got her head out of the carriage wiudow and jpnvyjaiaed. t'l (v gentleman in tile next compartment. When Wilson heard the gentlemin reply, she alleges that he .said, "Don't | say anything about it; I'll |give you"a sovereign to which she replied that she would repoH Qim. He left the compartment w^e1", tile train got to Raskelf, and took a^s§at \a another, whilst the gnl made ber^comj^i^nt to the raiiway officials. A gentlernai^ named William Calvert, a passenger in tjJl joining compartment, heard all the f cream- ing. AtRaeketftheman, after leaving the com- partment, tried to get into the one occupied by Calvert, uttering the words, whilst apparently in an agonised state of mind, Oh, sir, do help me, do save me." Me Calvert, however, how- ever, resisted his entry, 011 which he rushed to- wards, and got into a carriage at the other end of the train. The guard coming up, he took the statement of the complainant, and then found Wilson. The train then went on towards Alne, shortly before reaching which place Wilson, with a bag in his possession, was observed to jump from the open door of his compartment. He was found lying in the six-feet way. perfectly insen- sible. Hisjinjuries are of a somewhat serious character, including a fracture of the shoulder bone, and extensive bruises.

MH. CHAWS ] IA Y BAI LEY'S MUNIFICENCE. A NEW CHURCH "FOR YSTRAD- IinoNDDA. The generosity of Mr Crawshay Bailey has found a fresh outlet. A splendid church—one of finest, no doubt, in South "Wales—is about to be built at his expense at Ton-Ystrad, Rhondda Valley. The site (on Mr Bailey's land) is a beautiful one. The road to the church from the main street has just been completed, at a cost of £ 800—also defrayed by Mr Bailey. Mr Crawshay Bailey is expected to lay the foundation stone of the new church next month. The scaffolding and othei' preparations are now being got ready for building. 7

The Burmese Ambassadors deny that mas- sacres have taken place in Mandaiajh

THE RADNOR BOROUGHS ELEO TION. LIBERALISM AT PRESTEIGN. MR EVA^S WILLIAMS' CANDIDA- TCRE. TORY CHARGES REFUTED. A LECTURE ON MR GLADSTONE. (FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) On Thursday evening Mr S. C. Evans Williams, the Liberal candidate for the representation of the Radnor boroughs, presided at a lecture which was delivered in the Market Hall, Presteign, to a crowded and enthusiastic audience. On the plat- form, besides Mr Williams, there were the lec- turer, the Rev. Joseph Ferguson, of Birmingham, Mr G. Davies (Chairman of the Liberal Com- mittee), Mr R. Rogeis (Secretary of Committee), Mr R. Curtis, MrW.Watkins.Mr H. Greentiouse, Rev. S.Watkins,Mr J. Davies, MrW. P. Griffiths, Mr J. Able, Mr T. Evans, Mr W. Smith, &c. On the motion of Mr Rogers, seconded by the Rev.S. Watkis, Mr Williams was voted to the chair. The CHAIRVAV, who was received with loud applause, said It is with much pleasure that I take the chair at the first public meeting I have had the honour of b ing voted to this position in the borough of Presteign. At one time or other, upon two or three occasions, I have piesided at some of your club ani friendly societies meetings and anniversaries, but I believe that this is the fi st public lecture at which I have had the plea- sure of presiding. I feel I come before you rather for the reason that a better man is not here to- night. I know it was intended to ask Sir Richard Green-Price, the newly elected Liberal member for the county of Radnor. (Cheers.) Sir Richard was unfortunately called to London yesterday, and he told ms that otherwise he should have had much pleasure in coming here. It was, in some respects, try good fortune to be the returning officer for tho election for the county which took place this year. The office of returning officer is, generally speaking. rather an unpleasant one, because, while you may be a very strong party man yourself, while you may be very much attached to one side, you are obliged, you feel it your duty, to hold up an im- partial balance between the two sides—and I am glad to say that both candidates for the county expressed themselves as of opinion that I had done so. (Applause.) Moieover, from having somnch responsibility placed upon you, it is not altogether a pleasant office. But, everything taken into account, I can say now that I feel great satisfac- tion in thiukil g that in the year of my shrievalty, when I had the honour of being returning officer, I had the pleasure of returning a Liberal member for the county of Radnor. I feel that in some small degree I have been associated with the will of the electors upon this occasion. (Applause,) I have great pleasure in occupying the chair upon the present occasion in Presteigne. My earliest recollections have been associated with this borough and this place. When I was no higher than this table behind which I stand, I used to be a frequent visitor at the house of your then Beigh- bours, my aunt and uncle, at Greenfield, and I rejoice to know that the name of the venerable lady, my aunt, who still survives, is still green in the memory of the townspeople of Presteigne, for I believe when I mention the name of Mrs Evfns that a responsive chord is awakened in all your hearts. (Applause.) I may just mention BOW that a very kind letter was ad- dressed to my friend on my left, Mr Davies, sym- pathising very much with me a short time ago. (Hear, hear.) My associations with Presteigne have always been pleasant ones and I hope and believe they will always remain so. (Applause.) The subject of the lecture you are to hear to-night is one which I believe will be specially interesting to you and to me at the present time. The electors of the Radnor boroughs have had the honour of being represented by a distinguished statesman and the statesman we are going to hear about to- night is one who in my belief stands a head and shoulders taller than any statesman of the present day. (Applause.) You know the lecture is about Mr Gladstone. Mr Gladstone is in/ome respects at the present moment in au analogous position to that of your member, the Marquis of Hartington, He has been fightiug an important county in the Liberal interest, and like Mr Gladstone he has wrested that portion of the the county which lie contested from a long period of Tory domination. (Cheers.) Both have been at the same time returned by grateful borou-rls in ot'er part? of Her Majesty's dominions. Mr Gladstone has recently fought a noble contest in Midlothian, and has gained it by a most decisive majority in the teeth of opposition of a very severe character; and the Marquis of Hartington has gained another seat in North East Lancashire, also in the teeth of a very serious opposition. Lest either statesman should lack a seat in the House of Commons through any un- towa.d circumstance, any ill success in these counties, the borough of.Leeds elected Mr Glad- stone at the top of the poll, and the boroughs of Radnor elccted the Marquis of Hartington, with- out opposition. (Applause.) Mr Williams then introduced Mr Ferguson to the meeting. Mr FJJRGUSQN, who was received with loud ap- plause, proceeded to deliver his lecture. At the outset he gave a brief sketch of Mr Gladstone's antecedents,audof whattheyhad been in thewoild. Mr Gladstone himself was" born on the 29th of December, 1809. As a boy he was very pre- cocious, and could see as clearly as tens of thou- sands of men could. His early teachers were the Rev. W. Ransom and Archdeacon Jones. After- wards he went to Eton, and from thence to Ox- ford, where he gained special honours. His father, however, who had a large business in Liverpool, brought him very early into matters of finanpe and when only 12 years of age Glad- stone used to discuss with his father subjects of a complicated description. What other influences were at work in the formation of Mr Gladstone's character ? Mr Gladstone himself had put it upon record ibat the men who had thus most influenced him were Air Canning, Sir Robert Peel, and Sir James Graham. This seemed at first sight rather surprising, but Mr Gladstone himself had said so, and he was the best judge. (Applause.) Mr Gladstone first sat in the House of Commons for Newark, and he was then a Tory. He spoke but little in these early days, but he did make a Speech which had come down to us, and that speech was against the Ballot Act then intro. duced. Some people had tried to make political capital out of this, but what Air Gladstone said w..s that the Ballot would be good for nothing unless secrecy were observed, and he was for going in for a Ballot Act something after the style of the present system, whic'i had operated so favourably. (Applause.) Sir Robert Peel, a very sagacious mau in the choice of his ministers, selected Air Gladstone for a seat in the Cabinet-before two years were over he 1 al been made junior lord of the Treasury, and in that office he remained for a considerable In 1834 slavery was abolished, and Mr C went in favour of the abolition, alth^ v approved of the Government with th; well known six years'apprer^^j cfause after it had become law, and ^aiataine/thal if thev ^l^80'Tn l<? /'au,,t indemnify the slave- S'i Mr G^dstone, who had 5n one of the mo8t P0PU^r states- men in country^ jrisked his popularity by o"p- PC^mg the enfranchisement^ the Je vg. He was a lory At ^iafc time. (A. laugh.) Bnt he also wen £ gainst the Digaenters having State aid for Educational purposes, and as they knew it was atthe bottom of their grand organisation as dissenters, tt at they should not receive State aid for religious education at all. If they had money at all, it must be in aid of secular education. That was the Dosition taken by all intelligent Nonconform- ists in this country. (Applause.) They thought that the churches should do the religious work. (Applairee.) Proceeding with the narrative, the lecturer said that Mr Gladstone was married in July, 1839, to the daughter of Sir Stephen Glyn of Harrow den Castle, Flintshire, Lord Macau- lay, who differed from Mr Gladstone, almost as widely aa Lord Mayo differed from him, bore a tribute of respect to Mr Gladstone. When review- ing Mr Gladstone's book on the State Church, Lord Macaulay said that Mr Gladstone's mind was of a large grasp, ner was Mr Gladstone defi- cient in dialectic skill. Lord Macaulay said We dissent from his opinions, we admire his talents, we respect his integrity, his benevolence, and we hope he will not let political avocations so entirely engross him aa to leave him no time or leisure for literature or philosophy." Writing in 1850, Miss Martineau said that out of the Cabinet the most noble man waslMr Gladstone, who was the Vice- president of the Board of Trade and Master of the Mint. These were testimonies from opposite quarters. (Applause.) At the beginning of the ordinary recess of 1841, Peel and Gladstone began to prepare their grand fiscal measure. Now it was felt that Mr Gladstone's forte was finance, and 750 out of 1200 duty-paying articles were entirely relieved from taxation. Trade revived under his chancellorship, for his budget had passed; and in 1844 he introduced his Railway Hill.the chief provisions of which were that Parlia- ment should compel railway companies when their profits exceeded 10 per cent, to run a covered and seated carriage at Id per mile fare andjjjat the Government shouldf have poweF to buy railways at the ratev "of 21 timea their annual revenue calculated upon the aver- age term years. (Applause.) It had be^-n s»td_ tbat Mr Gladstone was a Roman Catho- lic. xfe was surprised that people should venture to make au assertion of this character. In 1845 Mr Gladstone resigned his seat in the Cabinet. And why? Because Sir Robert Peel brought in a Bill, by which he designed to endow the Roman Catholic College at Maynopth, with £40,000 for repairs and £30,000 per annum to be voted for the expenses of the college. Air Gladstone might have remained in the Cabinet, but from down- right conscientious motives he resigned, and people said he was too scrupulous. (Applause.) Mr Gladstone was returned for Oxford after the May- nooth business was over. Speculation was begin- ning to be indulged in as to whether Air Glad- stone or i Benjamin Disraeli would lead the Conservative party. Mr Gladstone however, retired from that party. (Cheers.) The lecturer asked those present to bear in mind that no sooner were the Corn Laws abolished than Sir Robert Peel, vSlr Jatr.es Graham, and Mr Glad- stone, who were then members of the Cabinet. were turned out of the Tory club". He did not for a moment say that that was Mr Gladstone's reason for changing, for before that time he had begun to show signs of change. He became a Liberal. (Cheers.) In 1850-1 he went to Naples, and in that neighbourhood he spent the whole of two years in investigating the ca-es of the 20,000 political prisoners, confined for participating in the revolution; and the result of his investigations was communicated to the English ambassadors at the different courts. (Applause.) As to his relationship with the Aberdeen Government, the lecturer pointed out that Mr Gladstone was the means of remitting the taxes on tea ard soap, and it was to Mr Gladstone we owe our cheap news- papers. (Loud applause.) Iu 1866 Mr Gladstone introduced a Reform Bill. He desired to lower the county franchise to £14, and the borough fran- chise t6 £7. There was a bare majority of five. Mr Gladstone resigned, and Air Disraeli brought in his Reform Bill, which was a more Radical measure than Mr Gladstone's, so Radical, indeed, that the Liberal party were prepared to go in favour of it. B\lt there were only 4 oat of ,61 clauses which v. ere not altered. (ALugh.) The] lecturer then alluded to the measures which were brought in by- Mr Gladstone since 1863, what he had done for Ireland in; the way of disestablishing the Church, and in the amendment of the Laud Laws. In 1868 he abolished compulsory church rates. In 1870 the system of n itional education was introduced, the benefit of which all recognised or ought to recog- nise. (Cheers.) The people in the matter of edu- cation had been neglected, criminally neglected, and they had been under the dominance of the Tory party, and the parsons connected with that party, for nearly 300 years. In ten years hence the great change would be felt, (Cheers.) In 1871 Mr Gladstone abolished the University Tests, an unquestionable piece tof justice, and in 1872 he passed the Ballot Act, by which, to some extent, the present large majorities had been gained. (Loud cheers.) In concluding his review the lecturer said that Mr Gladstone was a thoroughly earnest man. Of all men in the House of Com- mons he was the most industrious. We were com- pelled to admit that he was conscientious. He was a loving father, a devoted husband, and a true and unselfish friend. An 1 he was a thorough Liberal. (Loud cheers.) Three cheera were given for Mr Gladstone by the assemblage. Mr JOHN DAVIES, of High-street, moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and said that he felt j proud to think that there was iu the Primitive Methodist connexion such a man as Mr Ferguson. (Applallse.) = Mr D. CURTIS seconded the vote of thanks, which was unanimously agreed to. Tiie lecturer having replied, Mr J. DAVIES, the president of the Liberal As- sociation, rose to propose a vote of thanks to the chairman. He said the Liberals had gained the day in the county, and it was their determination to return their man in the borough of Radnor. Indeed, they had determined to return Mr Wil- liams as their representative. (Loud cheers.) There had been misstatements made in Presteign, which were abominable in their character. < Abominable things were said about their county member. But they (the Liberals) had never issued any abominable bills, they had never promulgated anything of which they, as gentlemen, need be ashamed of. But there were persons iu Presteign who called themselves gentlemen, and who had bpen about amongst the electors declaring Mr Williams to be an atheist. It was a blas- phemous shame that such a thing should be said about a gentleman they all knew. the son of a clergyman, a gentleman who was president of the Rhayader branch of the Bible Society,a gentleman who was a communicant in his parish, a gentle- man they all knew by his acts a Christian. (Ap- plause.) But they knew that drowning men would catch at straws. The case of the opposite side must be a very bad one before they would havo adopted such an expedient. There were those who tried to damage the cause of Sir Richard Green-Price; but they only raised the energies of every Nonconformist in the county of Radnor, and Sir Richard would in all probability not have had such a majority had it not been for a scurrilous paper which was circulated with reference to him. It put the electors on their metal; and so would the charge made againstMr Evans Williams. (Applause.) Mr HOWARD GRiifniocsE seconded the motion, and said that be believed Mr Evans Williams when elected would prove a great acquisition. (Applause.) The CHAIRMAN, who was received with loud cheers, said, in reply I am sure you have quite overwhelmed me by the kind reception you have given me. You owe me veiy little, if any, thanks for taking the chair on this occasion, for it has been equally to me as you a great pleasure to hear the lecture. I know something of Birming- ham men—I have been associated a little with the leading men of that place, and I see that Mr Ferguson has the true Birmingham ring-and with regard to Liberalism, I believe there is no truer ring than the sound which comes from Birming- ham. It has indeed shown itself to be, by perfect organisation which has been taken as an example throughout the whole country, the very mother and mistress of Liberalism. (Applause.) I feel that the lecturer las touched on aU the salient points in Mr Gladstone's career, and that you have shown that he has touched a responsive echo in all your hearts. (Applause.) As Mr Davies has referred to a somewhat painfnl subject, I feel that I am obliged to refer to it also. I should have wished indeed to treat this report concerning me in the way Mr Ferguson wishes our great leader should treat charges made against him. I may quote without profanity the words of Him who spake as never man spake—" If they call the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more they of his own household." In the neighbouring county of Brecknock I was only the other day engaged in the election on behalf of the Liberal party. I fell in with a gentleman, a clergyman of a parish, and we had some talk about Glad- stone. I mentioned it as a matter which had sur- prised me that so many clergymen should set themselves against Air Gladstone. He said to me, Is he (Mr Gladstone) a Churchman, or is he a Jesuit, or is lie a Socinian ? I have never been able to make out." If a man of a certain amount of intelligence like that could say that of Mr Gladstone, who has written the most triumphant refutation of the Jesuit School of Theology, of one who not only in his articles, but in a speech the other day to the students at the Edinburgh University, delivered a most trenchant and exhaustive refutation of the heresies which, some persons put forward to destroy the truths of revelation'; if of such a man, a clergyman of the Church of England should be in doubt whether he was a Jesuit or Sociuian, 1 then it is not for me to call out because certain persons apparently abuse their position in this town to slander not only their neighbours, but my humble self. (Cries of "Shame.") Never- theless, I am much obliged to my friend Air Davies for having so completely refuted that charge. If I were to say that it is a most un- founded slander, it is improbable that my state- ment would have any effect—because, having called me a blasphemer, he would have no hesita- tion in calling me a liar also. Even at election times, I do think it passes beyond the limits of controversy for a persor^^o stigmatise a political opponent in such tercasua jfidel,as much as if they had called him a thief > and a liar. It has been said of me—I believe it has been traced to a clergyman you know—that I was an enemy of the Bible. This may have been exaggerated, but it was carried to a minister of re- ligion, and he, without any consultation wi^ I me or being very much surprised at it, refe>fe<j to the list of the Bible Society. He looke^ for tlie place near which I reside, and he four j, (hat I was actually president of the local 'cr&ocfi fChppra I believe, however, it has b^^ij b th'ose S cealed and stealthy eneir>8 who dare not-úiake a charge m public but^ who crawl aljout maki chi&ce ol meeting them -p. 1 v- y odd thai the Nonconformists of MBJT Put forward a candidate who disbeliever in divine truth. I must agree them there. But I have an idea that I know a >COOd deal more about Nonconformity than they do; I believe tliat the Nonconformists of Radnorshire have as good a nose for distinguishing between orthodox and heteredox as the whole bench of bishops.1 (Applause and laughter.) Therefore I may safely leave my character in their hands, and I may safely say the same of the clergyman of the parish in which I reside. If any person is not satisfied, by all means let him express his dissatisfaction. I should just like to say that I cannot exactly imagine why the Bible should have been so particularly fixed upon. The only pretext for a reason that I can think of is that I have been the inflexible oppo- nent of assistance being given by the State to religious education as such, If I for that reason am to be classed with atheists, then all I can say is that some of my reverend friends may look for- ward to a warm reception'in the next world. (Laughter.) It was the intention of Mrs Williams to be present here to-night, only the weather was so extremely bad that it was quite impossible for her to undertake the journey. (Hear, hear.) I feel very glad that you are educatingthe electors in the same way as they have done at Birmingham fcr a long time, and which has been imitated in the neighbouring borough of Leominster. (Ap- lause.) I believe that Toryism IS simply ignora- arce, that the more you can spread the knowledge of politics among tlie people, the more they come to understand that it is their own concern, that it is no mere matter of a game between party and party. Indeed, once show the people that politics are their own concern, that it is their own concern they should have agood Goveinmeut, and you have already gone three parts of the way of showing them that that Government ought to be a Liberal Government. (Applause.) With special reference to this borough, I may be allow ed to say that it is not a question between one gentle. man and another; it is not a question as to who is the jolliest fellow, or whether he does the most for the place near which he way happen to reside it is a simple question of principle—whether you prefer that these boroughs should be represented, as they have been, by a L'beral, or by a Tory. (Applause.) Wales has only returned two Tories to the new Parliament. (Cheers.) Are you to place a blot upon that splendid escutcheon ? (Cries of "No, nO)," and c^eers.J RetUln, then, a Liberal representative, for this is ^emphatically a Liberal constituency. (Loud applause.) The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated.

AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR- PENTERS AND JOINERS. THE 20TH ANNUAL REPORT. The 20th annual report of the above society has just been published. During the year, from December, 1879, to December, 1880, the society haa expended £ 55,000 in benefits paid to the members. Nine new branches have been estab- lished duiing the year-five of them in England, two in Ireland, and two in New Zealand. The removal of resident members has compelled them to close two branches in England, one in Walesf ond one in Canada. The addition to the number of members has been 460- making a total of 17,034. The receipts have amounted to £ -39,854 17s 5d, which, when compared with f 41,598 14s 3d received during tte preceding year, shows a falling off amounting to 1:.1.,743 16s lOd. The expenditure amount* to £ 62,446 Is 4d, or £17,969 6* 9d more than the previous year. Under these circum- stances they have suffered a loss during the year of £ 23,591 3s lid at the end of the year 1879 they held a cash balance of £ 48,779 3s 5^d. The assetts amount to £53,596 21> 7jjd, or JES 28 11 Jd per mem- ber. The expenditure to members out of employ- ment was £27,902, cr Bl 128 9d per member being £1 Os id more than the same benefit cost them in 1878. In compensating losses of tools they. havt expended £997; in sick benefit, jBll.008 in accident benefit to permanently disabled members, £1,500; super- annuation benefit, JE445 funeral, .£2.003 grants, B758 grants. to other trades, JE49. In trade privileges, which include strike pay, arbitration and conciliation expenses, and all other expeudi- ture in connection with trade questions, they spent £ 10,558, or 12a 4|d per member, being 2s 5^d less per member than in 1878. The membership of these local brar.ches is as follows :—Abergavenny, 16 Brecon. 18 Bridgend, 10; Cardiff, 160 Hereford, 42 Ludlow, 12; Pembroke, 16 Pontypridd, 23; Rhondda. Valley, 14; and Swansea, 5.

Mr Parnell has been presented with the freedom of the City of Cork. ■ It may interest Darwinites to know t1 at an autopsy was performed on a man at the FV. tford I Hospital iu Paris the other day, who was discov- ered to have thirteen ribs, the normal number bei. c twelve.

MACHINERY ACCIDENT AT CRUMLIN. A painful accident took place in the Crumlin Works on Friday afternoon. While a boy named George Steed was at his woik near sou e machinery, his apron was caught, and he was twisted round several times before the machine could be stopped. When extracted his right arm and left thigh were broken. He had a miraculous escape from being crushed to death. Dr. W. H. Davies attended to him.

THE RHONDDA STEAM-COAL TRADE. The accession of prosperity in the above trade steadily continues. The production is now very large, but the capacity is, of course, yet more. The colleries are working good time, and there is, in consequence, a lessened degree of poverty and want. Higher prices are the next thing required. The house-coal is also rapidly progressing.

LIBERALISM IN THE RHONDDA. On several occasions we have pointed out the expediency of federative Liberal efforts in the Rhondda Valley, and some steps were taken a while since with the view of giving practical effect to tho proposal broached. The matter is now fast maturing, as the enclosed circular, which has been sent to the leading Liberals in the valley will show :— Pontypridd, 10th April, 1880.—Dear sir,—I am requested to announce that a preliminary meatiug will be held at Siloh Chapel, Pentre, at three o'clock, next Thursday, the 22nd instant, to consider the advisability of forming a Liberal association for the Rhondda Valley, and if agreed upon, to take such steps as may be necessary for its formation. It is considered that there should be some organised body to advance the Liberal interest in so important a district as the Rhondda. I trust you will be able to attend, and that you will invite any of your friends who may sympathise with the object.—I am, your obedient servant, WALTER H. MORGAN." We wish the movement the thorough success which it deserve".

THE WELSH IN LONDON. {FROM OUR WELSH CORRESPONDENT.] Among recent appearances at M. Reviere's concerts, at the Royal Aquarium, may be men- tioned that of Madaire Constance Arnott, a North Wales vocalist, now studying at the Royal Academy. The lady is possessed of a fine voice, and was much applauded for a very effective rendering of "Sleep my love, sleep" (Sullivan), in which her lower notes, deep and well toned, were heard to good advantage. South Wales, undoubtedly bears off the palm, as far as the Principality goes, in musical mat- terfl. I learn on the most reliable authority, that one of the most promising students at the Royal Academy of Music, and the author of some really admirable and high-class music,.is a Mr Arthur Thomas, a member, as I am given to understand, of a well-known family in Sooth Wales, who will eventually take a very high position in the musical world.

MEItTIIYR SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of the Board was held on Friday morning. The members present were Messrs G. T. Clark (chairman), H. Evans, W. Bell, W. Smyth, Reea Jones, D. Davies, Rev. J. Williams, Rev. J. M. Bowen, Mr W. L. Daniel. The school management committee recommended several changes in the school staff, viz., Margaret Harries as as istant in Abermorlais Infant School; John Morgan and David J. Rees as assistants in Penydarren Boys' school; Margaret Jones and Catherine A. Evans as assistants in Penydarren Girls' school; Rachel Price as assistant in Cae- draw mixed school; and some minor appointments. The committee recommended that no stipendiary monitor be engaged who has not passed an exam- ination in ex-Standard VI. The report was adopted. With regard to the granting of prizes to the children for proficiency, as recommended by several of the teachers, believing that the atten- dance and the school work generally would be materially helped thereby, the Boaid instructed the clerk to report first as to the effect of the prizes, when awarded some two years ago, oil the regularity of attendance; second, on the general efficiency of the classes ai;d third, as to their effect on the results of the examination, and also ascertain the experience of some of the larger Boards of the kingdom on the matter. The archi- tect was urged to complete the plans for Treharris schools as soon as possible.

THE SWANSEA TRAMWAY. At the sitting of the Railway Commission at. Westminster on Jfriday-present, Sir Frederick Pcei,Mr Price, and Mr A. E. Miller, Q.C.—in the case of the Swansea Improvements and Tramway Company, against the Swansea and Mumbles Railway Company, judgment was delivered on the application of Air Frank Ash Yep,'of Sketty Hall, Swansea, in regard to his interests in tho Swansea and Mumbles Railway. The Commissioners said that- when the case was before them on a previous occasion Jihey offered to review their decision if Mr Yeo, who had a mortgage on the line for jB15,000, could show that he would be prejudiced in any way. Mr Yeo had pleaded that, if the railway was worked on the terms of their judgment, it" net revenue would be so reduced as to be ins'^g' cient to pay the interest of his mortgar"^ and that it would not, if sold, realise c;he sum for which it was mortgaged to jj{m These pleas had been fully conr^ecL An l Ui; Commissioners saw no reason filtering their deci- sion. It was possible tba^ che. merest might not be paid, and should tha^ tum out to be th*e ca8e> and should matters the powers of his mort- gage deed ma^9 ^{tnself or his assigness owners of the line, bona fide determine the interest therein, ol the. Swansea and Mumbles Railway £ -,0P>pany. tftey would be ready to reconsider the VrmB for the use of the line by the Tramways Company as between it and Mr Yeo or his assigns, so as to give due regard to the new considerations as had now been brought before them on behalf of Mr Yeo. There w ould be no order on the sub- ject of costs. The application of Mr Yeo was therefore reo fused.

THE LATITREV. W. MORRIS, BRYNMRNIN. The remains of the lato Rev. W. Aloms, Brynmenin, who was accidentally killed while alighting from the train at Llanelly a few days ago, were buried on Friday at Brynmenin in the presence of an immense concourse of people. At the service in the house the Rev. J. Roberts, Neath, read and prayed. The procession then started to the chapel, the people, led bp the choir, singing the hymn, n Mae nghyfeillion wedi myned, o fy mla.cn, o wn i un, &c. The ministers walked in couples, then came the choir, then the coffin, followed by the mourners and the public. In the chapel the Rev. D. Thomap, of Cymnier, read and prayed, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. J, Jones, Newton Nottage; W. Alorgan, Maesteg; and Lewis, Llanelly. After prayer by the Rev. W. Thomas, of Rock, Cwmavon, a hymn was sun-r, and the body was taken to the grave. Here addresses wore giveu Rev. D. Evans, Pentre Rhondda D. Richards, Caerphilly; and the sad ceremony was closed by a prayer by the Rev. Mr Jones (Baptist), Blackmill, (Ogmore). Amongst the ministers present were :—Revs. T. Uavies, CwmoRwr D. Lewis, Llanelly J. A. Roberts, Nantmoel .T. Roberts, Neath W. S. Davies, Llwydcoed; M. C. Morris, Pentyrch W. Morgan, Maesteg D. Jones (B), Bridgend; W. G. Evans, Junc- tion; E. Evans, Skewen J. Gwrhyd Lewis, Bargoed W. Thomas, Rock, Cwmavon; C. Waldo James (B.), Aberavon M. Hopkins, Aberavon W. Gibbon, Llandovery W. D ivies, Bryncoch J. C. Evans, Gilfachgoch J. Jones, Newton Nottage D. Richards, Caerphilly D. Thomas, Cvmmer; D. Griffiths, Llantrisant J, W. Morris. Canton J. Williams, Hafod; J. R. Davies, Trewilliam H. E. Jenkins, Blaen- rhondda J. Hughes, Pendyrys J. C. Thomas, Maesteg; D. R. Davies, Rhydyceisiaid; S. Prosser, Maesteg; J. R. Richards, Cwrmpark J. T. Evans, Bodringallt; J. H. Jones, Ton Ystrad B. Davies, Treorky J. Jones (3), Ty- newydd; H. Jenkin", Blackmill. Mr J. Williams, student, Bala, and Mr Idria Williams, Brynglas, were also present. Visitors werf hospitably entertained at the large hotel.

THE DWFRYN^SCBOOLS, MOUNTAIN ASH. Lord Aberdare addressed a meeting of work- men at Mountain Ash, on Friday evening, with respect to the future maintenance of the Dyffryn Schools. His Lordship said that he and the two companies interested in the schools had become responsible for a deficit of £1,300. That they must be content to be answerable for, but he now suggested that the schools be transferred to the adjacent School Boards. Mr Rhys, chairman of the Aberdare Board, had been consulted, and be- lievedthatthiscoursewould be possible. His lordship proposed that if this course were determined upon the schools should only be given up to the boards j for five days per week, and that they should be retained on Saturdays and Suudays, so that the various denominations might continue to use them j for Sunday-school purposes; and he should further add that the present treatment of the religious question, which answered very well, should remain unchanged. (Applause.) His lord- ship then referred to the memorial adopted at a workmen's meetiug advocating certain alterations j in the schools. From his intimate knowledge of the working classes there, he doubted whether it really did represent their general feeling. He denied the action attributed to the managers with regard to the case of the pupil teacher, Evan Jenkins, aud he considered that it would have been monstrous to havefcondemned him off-hand without enquiiy, as was urged in the memorial. (Applause.) He had no objection to the repre- sentation of the workmen being increased to three on the committee instead of two, but as to the suggested alteration in the plan of appointing pupil teachers, he believed it arose from a feeling of disappointment on the part of some parents, and that the present plan of appointing them was most impartially carried out by the masters and mistresses. (Applause.) As to the suggested re- vision of the teachers' salaries, he thought the least said about it the better, as they appeared to be quite content to work below the rate paid at many other schools, so long as they met with due consideration. (Applause.) His lordship concluded by stating that there was an understanding between himself and the companies that the schools should not be transferred to the board until the close of the Bchool year, namely, November. (Ap- plause.) A cordial vote of thanks to Lord Aberdare for his valuable aid in promoting the education of thb district was passed, on the motion of Wm. Kent, seconded by Air D. Alorgan, In acknowledging this his Lornship said it was the great desire of himself and hia family to remain on terms of intimacy with the people of Mountain Ash, and to promote their interests aa much as noaaible. (ApDlauMJ

LOCAL LIQUIDATIONS. FROM FRIDAY NIGHT'S "GAZETTE" Walter Jones of Treorky, Rhoudda Valley, draper. S. Brian, Newport, Alon., tobaconist. J. W. Perkius, Broad-street, Blaenavon and of Griffithstown, near Pontypridd, boot at.d shoa makrr. S. Gaidner, Abergavenny, beer-house keeper. D. G. Phillips, Upper-town,Loughor, Glamorgan- shire, grocer. David Thomas Williams, of Lamb shop, Cwmøm- man, Carmarthenshire, grocer and draper. John Griffith Jones, Saint John-street, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, grocer and baker.

FORECASTS FOR THIS DAY. (Issued by the Meteoroloiziestl Offico at 4 p.m.yesterdny) (■South-easterly and easterly 0. Scotland, N.S winds, moderate or fresh; ■\ cloudy, some rain. ( Southei ly and south-easterlv 1. Scotland, E.< winds, moderate, fair, mil- ( der. 2. England N. E. I Ditto. (■Southerlyand south-westerly i, England, E. S breezes, moderate; fair ( generally. Light or moderate south- <■ Mia. Countlc.J V. fair, warmer. 5. England, S., Lon- I D'tt don & Channell I). (Southerly and south east- 5. Scotland. W, .< eriy winds, moderate fair, I milder. r,„ w (South-westerly and south- -Lngland, AS#\V.^ J erlv breezes} moderate^ fair and N. Wales^ generally. 3. England, S.W., ( South-westerly breezes, light and S. Wales ( to fresh; fair, but cloudy. Soutlilerly winds, moderate t 3 kt J to fresh; cludy, mild, per- 9. Ireland, IN haps rain other half of V. day. 10. Do. S. I "Ditto.

THE WEATHElt IN rfHE CHANNEL. [SPECIAL TELEGRAMS AT 9 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT.] The barometer at Plymouth has continued to rise all day, but very slowly,and is no wstandiQflfSfc 29*79; humidity 86; temperature, 43 to 50; wind south forcli, and 4'33 of rain fell yesterday. SCILLy.-Bal."ometer 29'82, steady. Wind, S.W., fresh. Weather clear and cOl(t Moderate sea. LIZARD.—Barometer 29'83. Wind S.W., strong. Showery. Sea moderate. BUDIL-Boxofnetei, 29'73, rising. Westerly wind, fresh. Slight sea. Disturbance maximum 56 TLUBACOMBE.-—Barometer 29'75. Wind west, squally. < BRISTOL CHANNEL calm.

Four cremations were recently carried out. in the Milan Cemetery. "Atlas," in the World, says I read m the Times that, at the 'Enterprise,' Haverstock-hill, a lady gave birth last week to a son and two daughters. Enterprise, indeed 1

CARDIFF. I THE SECRETARY of the CarJift infirmary I acknowledges with thank.1 the sum of 10s 61, the result of a bet. HOPE BAPTIST CHAPEL, CANTON.—The amount received at the various services connected with laying' the CouLd I tion stone of the new building at Hope Chapel mounted to £100, We are asked to state that the number of scholars on the books of the two schools is 450. CAIIDIFP SPIRITUAL SOCIETY.—On Wednesday evening the quarterly social entertainment of members and friends took placp, at their rooms, West Luton-place, The programme was carried through with marked success by those who kindly gave their services, and to the satisfaction of a numerous company. It comprised songs—" Em- harassment "and "The merry maid," by Alis3 Samuel; "Waiting" and "Looking back," by Miss Emrick; "Once again," by Aliss Joyce; "The midshipmite" and "The wolf," by Air Adams; the fine old tenor Bong," When the I bloom is on the rye," by Mr Cooper, sen.; and "tThe ship on fire," by Air Samuel, sen.; .Tack's I yarn" (a le, costume), by Mr Sadler; piano- forte duets—" Masaniello," Aliss Cooper and Miss Hogg, and "Oyerturefrom Tancredi," Aliss Cooper and Aliss Nellie Haines vocal duet, "The Gipsy Countess," by Aliss Joyce and Air Blackmore recitations, "Eve's temptation," Mr Floud, and "The Guspipe," Mr Blackmore: comic songs. "The Frenchman," The Donkey-driver," and I shan't, I won't," by Air Blackmore, The character songs, "Anybody .ill," and "The know- ing little Welshman," by Mr Sadler, anci" Win- dows, to mend," by Air Floud, were extremely well rendered. The instrnraentHl selections were ably executed, upon the violin by Mr Parsons and Mr Cooper, jun., on the flute 1 y Mr Lewis, and on the orgill by Mr Adams. The excellent piano- forte playing of Aliss Cooper and Miss Samuel greatly contributed to the enjoyment of the au- dience. THE BAZAAR AT THE TOWN-HALL.—Tne bazaar on Thursday, owing to the unfavourable weather, was not very well atteuded duiing the day, but in the^evtning the attendance was large, and a good business was done. Alany of the articles are marked "sold," and the results of the bazaar will no doubt be very satisfactory. DIAMOND-STREET CHAPEL."—A meeting was held at this chapel on Thursday evening in aid of the Bible Christian College Extension Fund. In the absence of Mr R. Bird, who was unable to attend, the Rev. Mr James, the pastor of the church, presided. The Rev. G. Higman attended as a deputation, and gave an address explanatory of the objects of the college. Other addresses were delivered, a collection being made at the close. BETHANY SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The Rev. E. G. Gange, of Bristol, delivered on Thursday evening, at the above school-room,a very interesting lecture on the "Struggles of the Scottish Covenauters," in which he depicted England 200 years ago; the religious condition of Scotland the characters of Charles I., Oliver Cromwell, Charles II. the landing of William of Orange and the struggles for civil and religious liberty. The rev. gentleman was very frequently loudly applauded. The chair was occupied by Mr E. R. Moxey. The attend- ance was very large, the room being crowded. CARDIFF INFIRMARY.—The committee of the Cardiff Infirmary have recently purchased the houses at the rear of the institution, facing the Rhymney Railway offices, Tredegarville, and it is proposed to utilise them as residences for the house surgeon, matron, and other officials, and also as a dispensary. By relieving the present building of the spaces occupied as apartments for the officials and a dispensary, considerable addi- tional accommodation for in-patients will be pro- vided. SILOAY CHAPFL, MOUNT STUART-SQUARE.—The annual concert was held on Wednesday evening. The choir, under the leadership of Mr D. Vaughan, rendered sacred choruses in good style, whilst Aliss Griffiths, Aliss? Annie Williams, Messrs Felix, Richards, Evans, and Rees con- tributed solos, &c. Miss Gray was an efficient accompanist, and delighted the audience by her skilful playing ofj some, fantasias on Scotch and Welsh Airs. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL.—Third Sunday r Triuit .—8 o'clock Holy Communion Service, chants. Preacher, Rev. E. M.A., Canon in residence. 3.30 o'clo p. in E flat. Anthem: "As the r^foants' Gounod. Preacher, Rev. E. a li--?} U.A., Minor Uanoo. E, AyVKHBODMIE! Sue'- 1° the police-court, on sJSnw-C" V-J^bert A- dePufcy with grosser-^00 A' ?nce<* char^ed finf.fi 90* /sJ-y to a mule on Ely Common, was with h- cos^s> or to go to prison for 21 days, TJ^ labour. TR ,VCAE-BREAKLNG BY A WOMAN. — Elizabeth wrv, an old offender, was charged with break- ftVg into the house of Robert Phillips, gardener. 9, Dalton-court, on "the 14th inst., and stealing two shawls, a pair of boots, and other articles. The complainant alleged that he closed the front door, but did not fasten it. Early that morning the prisoner had been seen to leave the house carrying a bundle with her. The police found the prisoner at the Fishguard Arms, on Thurs- day morning, with a bundle containing some articles, while the others she was wearing. The bench committed her for trial at the quarter sessions. THE JUVENILE HOUSE-ROBBERS.—Alargaret Hayes, 11, and Mary Hayes, 9, were charged on remand with stealing a silver sugar basin, cream jug, aud sugar tongs from the house of Mr John Tiiomas, 24, Windsor-place, on the 6th inst. The prisoners were remanded from Friday to enable the police to apprehend the mother, by whose directions the stolen articles were sent to be pledged, but they had failed to do so. One of the prisoners had been previously convicted for felony, and they were now sent to St Alargaret's Roman Catholic Industrial School, London, Margaret for five years, and Mary Hayes for six years. ANOTHER JUVENILE THIEF,—William Crowley, a boy, 10, was charged, on remand, with stealing a sack filled with articles from Mr Timothy Donavon, marine store dealer, Hayes. The man whom the prisoner alleged bad urged him to commit the robbery, could not be found. The lad bad not been previously convicted, and he was now dismissed with a caution. THE CHARGE AGAINST A TOBY ROUGH.—Simon Donovan, an Irish labourer, was charged on a re- man with assaulting P.C. Stewart, in the execu- tion of his duty. The assault was committed on the night of Mr Reed's torchlight procession, when the crowd was opposite the Royal Hotel, and when an effort was made by the police to quell the disturbance. Defendant got possession of a stick, with which he struck the constable on the back of the head.—Air Miller appeared for the defendant, and called three witnesses, who swore that the defendant was struck by the con- stable on the mouth, and that he had no stick in his baud. This evidence was contradicted by the Head-constable, who spoke to the defendant at the time, and told him to put the stick down, but the defendant refused, as he alleged that he had been struck by some person. The bench con- sidered the caae proved, and fined the defendant. 40s and costs, or to go to prison for one mouth. [

LLANDAFF. CONFIRMATION AT THB CATHEDRAL.—The Lord Bishop of Llandaff held his annual confirmation at LlanJaff Cathedral, on Thursday, when 83 can- didates were presented from the parishes of Llan- d iff, Radyr, Rumney, the hamlet of Canton, etc. After the ceremony the Bishop delivered an ad- dress to the candidates.

ST.'NICIIOLAS. THE WEDDING OF Aliss RICHARDS.—A cones- pondent .at St. Nicholas, writing with respect to the marriage of Miss Richard", of Cottrell.says :— The occurrence was signalised by no public demon- stration, no arrangements having previously been made, though the inhabitants looked for some- thing of the kind I have mentioned to the time when Mrs Mackintosh is expected home, The news of her engagement, however, had caused much talk amongst the villagers, and the warmest regards were expressed towards the young lady. This arose from the fact that she has resided at Cottrell House, once the residence of her grand- mother. and now of her uncle, ever since she was born. She has attended the parish church at St. Nicholas nearly every Sunday, and was therefore as well known as" any lady in the district. She was born in June, 1857, and will therefore be 23 yearB old this summer. Even since she attained her majority she has cared for no place so much as her old home at Cottrell. The Mackintosh is chief of the clan Quael, ona of the most important clans in the Highlands. An interesting description of: a battle between this clan and another is given by Sir Walter Scott, in his novel, "Fair Maid of Perth." The Alackin- tosh owns a very large amount of property in the Highlands,—and especially in Invernessshire. Mr and Airs Mackintosh intend making Cottrell their chief residence. A large amount of money has been spent in the improvements of the old house recently. At Cottrell House. onWednesday. the ser- vants n ere up betimes, and they fired volleys of musketry throughout the day. The festivities, however, were almost wholly confined to that house,and everything was supplied to the domestics whereby they could make themselves haDDy '1'11.. bells of St. Nicholas parish church were rung during the day by the village lads, and of course nothing else was talked of. It was evident indeed that the young lady was held in the greatest respect thronght this village and the next village of Bonvilstone, where the bells were also runcr. The house is situate between these two places, and the villagers in both consider themselves equally interested in the newly-wedded couple. Miss Richards is expected back at Cottrell in J une with her husband, and her birthday taking place at about the same time. it is probable that if any public rejoicings do take place m the village they w ill be deferred until that time.

NEWPORT. THE EXPLOSION ON BOARD THE STKAM-TUG TRAVELLER.—On Friday the inquiry into the cause of the explosion on board the steam-tug Traveller was concluded. The court gave it as their opinion that there was blame attached to the owner of the Traveller, for not having the machinery of the steamer overhauled 0 oftener, and in not having the mudhole doors of the boilers made of wrought iron rather than of cast iron. No order was made as to costs, nor was any penalty imposed, the court eutertainina; a hope that a censure would hafre the desired effect. AT THE POLICE-COURT, on Friday, Richard Jones, a eeaman, for absenting himself without leave from the British ship Cervantes, was or- dered to forfeit the wages due, amounting to £4 18s, the captain to pay the costs of the court.

PONTYPOOL. THE MARRIAGE of Aliss E. G. Essex (eldest daughter of Dr. Essex) with Mr T. H. Deakin, of Newport, was celebrated at Trevethin Church on Thursday morning, the vicar, the Rev. J. C. Lleweliip, officiating. The wedding presents were numerol1sand costly, and included a hand- some timepiece, subscribed for by the members of the Trevethin church choir. AUDIT OF LOCAL BOARD ACCOUNTS. — Ti.e audit of the Pontypool Local Board accounts was made on Wednesday, by Mr A. W. Roberts. There were present during the proceedings the clerk (Mr J. H. Wainwright), the clerk (Mr E. Jones), the surveyor (Mr E. T, Stephens), and Mr W. H. Rosser (a member of the board. Mr John Williams, of tho Masons' Arms, High-street, as r&teoavera. and objected to the passing of cer- I I tain costs in connection with the late law-suit, ittj which Mr G. Masters and the Local Board weO engaged. The auditar took time to consider hw decision, and afterwards dis llow.ed £ 474 Is of tb# ) items objected to by Mr Williams, wiiich amount, decision, and afterwards dis Mowed £474 Is of tht, ) items objected to by Mr Williams, which amount, will t.ow be surcharged i;p< n the chairman of the bo ;rd—Mr E. H. Davies.

R HON7 D DA. ViiSTRY AliRANGi.MJiNT.S. — At Llwynpia Dr George Knell has been ;>p|ointed vicar's warden George Knell has been ;>p|ointed vicar's warden for the ensuing year, ad Mr W. Let, Llwynpia House, parishioners' waidvn. The sidesmen-" Messrs J. Thomas, W. Siieppar l, Pv. J. George W. Gopdridge, an i R. ,T. Cooke—have been re* appointed. Mes rs ,T. R. H-sheus, E. S. Pike, and W. Handerson have betn appointed vicar'f sidesmen at Ptntre temporaly clntrch; ant' Alessrs T. Thoni iv, T. Cook. and \V. Perry, sides* men for the congregation. At Tiel.eibert WelsB Church Messrs Rees Jenkins aud John A);fi-ld have been app inced vie w's sidesmen, and Mr.ssrl D. Protheroe and D. Le is sidesmen for the conr gregation. „ (

MR B. T. WILLIAMS. M.P., AS A LABOUR REPRESENTATIVE. During the Carmarthen borough contest much was said against Air B. T. Williams, Q.C.. M.P., as a gentleman who was not capable of legislating for the industrial classes, at le st, not so'cap^ble as his opponent. To place the matter at rest, Mr William Abraham ("Mabon") wrote to ask gen- tlemen who are authorities upon labour question, —Air A!acdo:;a!d, AI.P., and Mr Henry Broad* hurst, M.P. Appended are their replies.—" ::)arat cen's Head, Hauiey, 17 March, 1880.—Dear Sir,— Mr B. T. Williams is a true and faithful friend offall our questions in the House of Commons His defeat would be a loss to the working men j of the kingdom. You must send him back to the House. I am heavily engn^ol hero, or I j-, would come and tell yon what 1 know of him.— ? I am, kc., H. BEOADHUKHT. Mr Abraham. --1' "Central Committee-room, Crabbery-steefc Stafford, 17th March, 1880. My De rSir, Youl note as to Mr Williams. He is as good a mem- ber as the electots could get. It would be a shame to remove him.—Faithfully ALEXANOEM AIACDONALD," These letters form a satisfactory vindication of the electoral choice. I

MR GILBERT~LEGGE'S CONCERT AT SWANSEA. ¡. Theresas a large and fashionable audiehce at the Music Hall, ou Thursday evedrig, to hear < i concert uuder the direction of &lt Gilbert Legge, of this town. The artistes who contributed to this, which was a mobc successful musical treat, were—soprano, Miss Mary Dav;es; contralto, Miss Hilda Wilsou tenor, Eos Morlais bari- tone, Mr Maybrick harp., Mr Taliesin James; solo pianoforie and accompanist, Mr Gilbert "7 Legge. One of the principal features of this con- I concert was the introduction of several fine old t English soujrs, pleasing alike to a select or mixed [ audience. The open ng piece was the trio, The magic wove searf" (Barnett), by Miss Alary Davies. Eos Morlais, and Mr Maybrick. Miss Hilda Wilson sang with much sweetness and exv pression, She wore a wreath of roses," and r7- forth much applause: after which MissDav' ,'C J theqna'ntoldEuglish,song"Tiiebailiff'sd- >> which brought an encore, in response f°,-rV i Aliss Da\ies sang Llwyn Onn," ir -nr 11, { the cliarmine little song TwicJ- an3 A grand duett for harp and ,^2?™ Taliesen James and Air r ? y graceful r erformance of M „ r Legge, was a brian," introducing T} aud "Over the stone VamP» AlaidofSker, cessful, and we VT ,con"«rt w.a? most suc- catererfortbd;(1. 'Sratulate the nsmg young tiou of pier • 'ment 'le displayed in the selec* ves^in a somewhat long programme. (

YPJL'nAl)YFODWG LOCAL BOARD. On Friday, at the Peutre chamb Tp, the above board held their monthly meeting. There were present Air Le is Davies (chairman), MessrsEvan1 i Davies, John Davies, David Evans, William Davies, Henry Naunton Davies, Edmund Thomas, William Jenkins, Evan Evans. That was the first meeting of the board since the new election took place. The chairman, being a re- turning officer of the election, declared that M essrs W. Davies, W. Lax, I. Davies, and H. N, Davies were duly elected, the last being a new member. The chairman was re elected for the ensuing year. The surveyor produced a plan showing where the Dinas Coal Company 1 were encroaching upon the rights of roadt. belonging to that board.—The clerk was ordered to serve the company with a notice of their inten- tion to have the matter tried in Chancery, unless this inconvenience be immediately rfemoved.— Cwmpark bridge was ordered to be restored,—Tha Surveyor reported that the estimated expenditure ■*> for the ensuing six months, would be £4 842 ¡ present valuation being about JE200,000, the 6d rate would realise about £5,000, the present amount at the bank to the credit of the board being £3,300. It was agreed that a 6d rate should be made.—The clerk was ordered to advertise for a medical officer.—The Chairman proposed, which was seconded and agreed to, that a vote of condolence should be made with Mrs Dr Rhys and family for the loss she sustained by the death of her esteemed husband.—Tenders were opened for naming and numbering the streets. The tender of Alessrs Willing and Co., St Martin's- lane, London, was accepted, the prices being as follows—Patent enamelled iron street name-plate, at nd per letter, and 3s Ohd per dozen for door numbers. ?

CONGREGATTOMITASSOCIATIOS OF EAST GLAMORGANSHIRE. THE GENERAL ELECTION AND THE CALUAINY ON WELSH NONCON- FORMISTS. The quarterly meeting of the above association was held at Porth, near Pontypridd, on Thnrsd ay last, Mr Idris Williams, Brynglas, presiding, when the following resolutions, amongst others, were unanimously adopted :— 1. "That this Conference desires to congratu- late the people of this country on the unparalleled success which has followed the efforts of the Liberal party, in the great political contest which is now drawing to its close, and expresses its joy and gratification at the part played ao efficiently by the Principality iu turning from power the warlike, arrogant, and extravagant Government of Lord Beaconsfield and trusts under the wise, straightforward, and able leadership of the Right Honourable W. E. Gladstone. M.P., we shall witness the revival of trade, the cessation of war. and the re-establishment of liberty and universal- peace." 2. That this conference expresses its satisfac- 1 tion at the very fair and able manner in which r t'e South Wales Daily News discharged its duties | during the general election that is now about to close, and desires to convey the same its most sincere thanks for the very valuable services which it has rendered to the cause of justice and liberty in the Principality, and, at the same time, spurns the malicious attacks made by another paper on the Nonconformists of Wales." 3. That this meetiug expresses its deepest sympathy with Airs Alorris, of Bryrimenin, in ber present severe bereavement, caused by the sudden and untimely death of her beloved husband, the bite Rev. W. Morris, and earnestly prays that she may be sustained and comforted by Him who is r the Great Fountain of all mercies." 4. That in reluctantly accepting the resi^na* tion of Mr D. Powell, of Pontypridd, of t, a treasurership of the association, a post which he sa" honourably filled for so many years, this confer- ence desires to tender him its warmest thanks for his very faithful services, a1:d appoints Air J. Roberts, of Bridge-house, Pontypridd, to be his. successor."

CORRESPONDENCE. A PUBLIC PARK FOR CARDIFF. To the Editor of the CARDIFF TIMES. SIB,—The scheme advocated by Councillors Armstrong aud Trounce at the last meeting of the Cardiff Corporation, for a public park on the old barracks' site iu Roath, is one whieh all Cardiff people ought to support. During the progress oi what is being done by the Corporation for the real improvement of our streets much has been said about the desirability of having a park in the- north or east of the town, but no opportunity has- | yet arisen equal to the present one for giving a | practical issue to the project. Year by year the chance of ever being in a position to compare, say, with Swansea, in this respect is rapidly passing away. It seems evident that Cardiff' people do not see > compensating advantages for the large outlay » which would be required to erect an entirely new" Infirmary, and it is therefore to be hoped that the- governort will not persist in a scheme which will: weight that admirable institution with heavy liabilities, and involve its removal from a con* veniPIlt ffwition, ciiiili as it nmv h/,].]. to the site in question. Granting that the desire ot a few to have a bran new and "theoretical" ill. firmary will have to give way to the force of circumstances and more practical views, it appears certain that any more fitting place for a public recreation ground than the old b rracks site could not be found. The promenade of Cardiff is un- questionably the Newport-road, and the green turf and rustliug leaves of this intended breathing- place would be enjoyed, not merely by those who would frequent the ground itself, but, beautifying this favourite thoroughfare, it would become a real pleasure to every Passer-by. Lord Bute already shows a willing disposition to surround tile resiliences in this vicinity with ver- dure and foliage, and there ought to be no reason why he should not deal liberally with any desire of the Coi po: ation to carry bis own c m- mendable taste in this direction still further. Although the ground is n.)t so large as might be wished, it is to be preferred, even in its present condition, to the prospective decoration it is to receive by means of a given number of speculative builder's villas, crowned with transparent hen- coops, or glorying in the magnificence of enamelled-alate-marble" shaf s. A very few acres, however, can with care be laid out ill such a way aa to give an effect of considerable spnce in walking through them, and in this case, owing t& the uatuie of the ground, the cost of leveiling, laying out, and drainage would be small. It may be contended quite fairly that tha ground is not large enough for the purpose. If so, it can be replied that in a proposal soon time ago for a public park the ground iu that case was considered too far from the centre of the town. To the next proposal there would probably be some other objection and if we are to wait until some benevolent individual shall bequeath to Cardiff a fe v acr, 8 of ut .pia. for the purpose, it i. to be feared that our future pleasure-ground will ba Elysian fields" indeed.—I am, &o., RUSTICUS.

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THE LATE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP DR. BROWN. FUNERAL CEREMONY. [FROM A CORRESPONDENT.] Only a few years back the handsome pro-cathe- dral of the Roman Catholics at Belmont, near Hereford, was the scene of one of the most gorgeous ceremonials of the Roman Church, when Dr. Hedley was consecrated bishop at the handi of Cardinal Manning. On Friday there was again a large assemblage of distinguished Catholics in the sacred edifice, bent, however, upon a mournful errand, in striking contrast to the joyous gathering on the former occasion, when there were mutual congratulations on all sides at the elevation of a learned and popular ecclesiastic to one of the highest dignities of the Church. Dr. Hedley has since acted as coadjutor to Bishop Brown in this diocese of Newport and Alanerva, with which the latter has been intimately asso- ciated for many years, during which time he had endeared himself to all true followers of his re- ligion, and commanded the esteem of people of diverse faiths by his goodness of heart, and uniform spirit of toleration in dealing with various matters affecting the diocese. Bishop Brown peacefully died at his residence, in Bullinp-ham, last Alonday, at the ripe age of 82 years, ana on Thursday the body was brought to the pro-cathedral, where it wes received by the prior and monks of this flourishing Benedictine seminary, who solemnly chanted the service of the church appropriate to the occasion. From that time the mortal remains of the lat e prel. te have lain in state, attired in pontifical robes and mitre, surrounded by lighted ta;>ers, and with the due observance of the elaborate rites of the Roman Church. The catafalque was erected at the entrance to the choir, and exactly in the centre of the building, and during tho days a host of Catholics camejto testify their veneration for the deceased. At five o'clock on Thursday evening the solemn office for the dead was sung in the cathedral with most im- pressive effect, and the funeral ceremony was fixed for 10 o'clock on Friday morning. A great stir has been caused in Catholic circles by the death of the bishop, who was the oldest of their faith in the country, and deep interest was consequently centred in this solemn event. De-pite inclement weather, a large congregation had assembled within the walls of the cathedral at an early hour, and the precincts of the priory were astir throughout the fore part of the morning, owing to continual arrivals of distinguished ecclesiastics from all ptirts. Pro- minent among the dignitaries of the Church who fathered in the spacious corridors, ere Bishop ledley, coadjutor to the deceased; Bishop Collier, formerly the ecclesiastical head of the Mauritius; Bishop Vangba,), of Plymouth; Bishop:Danell,from theSouthwark diocese; Bishop Knight, coadjutor to the Bishop of Shrewsbury Bishop Ilsley, coadju or to the Bishop of Bir- mingham the Right Hev. Abbott Burchall, pre- sident of the Benedictines and the Right Rev. Abbot Smith. These distinguished visitors having been duly welcomed by the Cathedral Prior Raynal, and the canons of the chapter, a proces- sion of the whole of the ecclesiastics present wa3 formed shortly after 10 o'clock, and within half an hour they entered by the south door of .the cathedral-a sad yet imposing line of mourners, among whom the black cowls of the Benedictines, whose numbent had been in- creased from various parts of the mission, and the quaint garb of the bearded Capuchin Fathera, showed most conspicuous. There were also several attending of the order known as the Fathers of Charity, who, however, wear no very distinc- tive attire. As the procession filed off on each side of the nave, a matter of no short time, as the body of the monks was greatly increased by a numerous gathering of the secular clergy from the district, the congregation remained standing. Among those in the body of the church were the Sisters of Charity of the order of St. Vincent de Paul, who have long been established under the kindly patronage of the bishop at Bullingham, and who came with their whole troop of bright, healthy-looking scholars to pay tribute to the memory of their benefactor. Mr Wegg Prosser, the munificent founder of the Priory, wasalso noticeable among the congregation. When all were assembled a solemn mass for the dead was sung, the Gregorian chanting which accompanied it being extremely effective. The service occu- pied about an hour and a half, and in some of the most impressive parts the congregation, who sat in full view of the body, reclining in the coffin, displayed much emotion. Bishop HEDLEY preached from the 54th and 55th verses of the 15th chapter 1st Epistle to the Corintliians-" And when this mortal doth put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.' O death, where is thv sting ? 0 grave, where is thy victory ?" He opened by Faying that wherever a Christian spoke of Christian death, he naturally turned to that glorious chapter. The resurrection of the Savior f gave a meaning to life and a meaning to de:"th It was with the light of that resurrection^o^or^ him that the Christian soldier began'fl^'ca^eer and it was the light of the resum" tj10 of the angels of the holy ^pUfcijre. which shone upon those graves would other. wise be dark and dr and in which the Christian lay down ^Utuphant at iast. That was a day of many^ eatj memoriea> when the rc- mains of one wlvj }lad moved in so lofty a sphere, who had so ^f>(j"miniatered the mysteries of God, that yene^^jj^ man and holy priest and faithful serva's of God-were about to be committed to "gr&ve. The right rev. preacher did not know t,lat it was necessary to attempt to sketch the life of the late Bishop, which was so well known to his faithful clergy and people. He. however, glanced at the main incidents in his career. Bishop Thomas James Brown, who was born on the 2nd May, 1798, belonged to the Holy Order of St. Benedict, was Doctor in Divinity, Bishop of the diocese of Newport and Menevia, and assistant at the Pontifical Throne. At a very eariy age he entered the Benedictine seminary of the order of St Gregory, then established in Shropshire, and it was there he received his call to the holy religion, and took the habit of St Benedict; but it was not until he removed to Downside College that 'he took his vows. Those who had noticed the brilliancy with which his characteristic fervour would leap up, even in the ashes of his age, could imagine the fervour with which lie made those vovys, which would bind him especially and emphatically to the service of that God to whom he heart and soul belonged. He might be described as having been the veiy life and soul of Downside, where he passed his time as a monk. He worked energe- tically in organising studies and teaching the young, but, in the midst of these labours, found time to enter upon those well fought out controversies by writing and by word of mouth, through which his nau.e was so well kuown. In the period between 1817 and 1840 be acquired and displayed a knowledge particularly solid and brilliant in one or two branches of learning. He bad occasion once to go to Rome upon a most important mission, when he greatly ingratiated himself in the favour of Pope Gregory XVI., and he was consecrated at Bath on the 28th October, 1840, having been prior of Downside since 1834. The faithful clergy of the diocese, and, in fact, all who remembered the late bishop, would (the preacher was assured) bear him out when he said that Dr. Brown was the most untiring of workers, the kindest of masters, and the most attractive of men. In deference to the wish expressed by the deceased, he must sav as little of him as pos.-ib.'e now that he was dead, but that little must amount to a grand panegyric, for throughout the 40 years of his connection with it, he had laboured, prayed, and begged continuously for the diocese, aud, in fact, lived for it. IIh true apostolic zeal won friends for him throughout the Catholic com- munity of this country, and in many a household of men and women of every degree there was now mourning for his loss. The sermon was listened to with rapt attention, and at the close, the coffin having been fastened up, was lowered into a grave in the adjoining burial ground, the last office being performed amid the deepest solemnity.