The Cardiff Times

PERSECUTING MR O'BRIEN; M.P. At the North Tyrone Parliamentary Revision, ;be name of Mr William O'Brien, M.P., vas removed from the list of voters for the Done tfana district of North Tyrone, the objection offered to the name by the Unionists being that le had spent a part of the qualifying period in )rison.

AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR. In the villafcu of Homedale tbe shades. of evening had fallen, and the hills were preparing to wrap themselves in hooded prey, ihe dim, mysterious hush that night whispers to the dying day was upon the earth. The shadows of the mountains deepened and their tops were dark purple in the twilight. New and wondrous charms were awakened beneath the balmy car- esses of the night-breeze, while a subtle perfume Seated in the luscious air. Lights twinkled on the shore, in casements high up on the bluffs, on river craft and iu beacons, sending long streaks of illu- mination far across the glassy water. The river was steel-grey, and the shadows of the banks lank down in ghostly and fathomless darkness. Stars came out in the dark-blue sky, shimmering hie rose-diamonds. Oh, it was the hour of heart-ease, when that throb of paiu called life was cast aside and forgotten. In the bedroom of a neatly white-washed cottage situated in the outskirts of the village, sat ft man beside a bed, his rough brown banus clasping the thin white fingers of a woman who lay gasping for breath. Her eyes were closed, and her lips, as she caught her breath, seemed to murmur a name. The man was not aged; ha might have been fifty, but grief had caat its terrible shadow npon him, and his forehead was wrinkled, his eyes sunken, and his form bent. He said no word, but with bia sad eyes bent upon the floor, he clasped the feverish band of the sufferer. j. She was young and beautiful. Her dark hair lay across the pillow in silken meshes. Her face, despite its emaciation, was a delicate oval, her brows were exquisitely pencilled) her nose and mouth were faultless. Her eye. were closed. Water I" she gasped- The man, putting aside the waxen hand, poured some water from a brown earthenware pitcher into a tumbler and offered it to her. She opened her eyes. They were large, blue, lustrous and heavy- lidded. If How soon ami to die?" she asked, after a painful effort to swallow a few drops of the eool. ing beverage. Hush, Nellie." Father, I must know. Am I to die to- night t" Doctor Blyther gives hope." The girl impatiently turned her head from BI to side on the piilow.. Doctor Blyther dare not trifle with me J s e At that moment the doctor entered. The girl turned her lustrous eyes full upon him. Her Words now came slowly, but each word tola. ."Doctor Blyther, father tells me that you give biin hopes of me if you do. you lie 1 j. My dear—" began the physician, a fat, fussy Yo^iie!" she repeated, with horrible em- Let me feel your pulse, Miss Nellie." If it is for the purpose of telling me bow soon I am to die, here 1" And with a strength of which he did not deem her capable, she stretched forth her arm. The doctor took the wrist, and held bis fingers on the pulse for some time. There's no death in that pulse," be said at last, addressing the old man. Thanks be to God I" Not a bit of it; and what's more, if your child will be guided entirely by me, I'll engage to pull her through." "I refuse to recover God I" she almost shrieked, what should I recover for ?" "Sevenge1" half whispered the old man, and his eyes flashed, his nostuls quivered, his veins stood out like curds upon his forehead, and his sheet heaved as he spoke. "4 Vengeance is mine, saitb the lord, said the doctor solemnly. The old man turned on him. If the flames of hell were leaping up to lick Die into the her; depths, and by one half second's forgiveness of Alfred Howard I might be snatched from their embrace, I would refuse It was terrible to see this man so suddenly change from the image of inconsolable grief to the Embodiment of mad ferocity. This won't do, Mr Alien." "What won't do 1" "This terrible, insatiable, icad craving for Howard's—" Blood I" almost shrieked Allen. "By the *»od that made me, I'll—" •> "Hush, father, for my sake J said. the girl, and the instant she apoke be became quieted as it "If ft would not agitate Miss Nellie too mocb, have news." "Newsf" cried the girl, "Yes. news." "Of him!" "Well, pot exactly." to # 1" and she closed her eyes with a low moan. jiut it's not far oft him, anyhow," continued the doctor. Speak What is it? Speak, or you will drive me inad 1" and tbe girl beat the counter- Pane with her thin white hands. "If you agitate yourself this way, I'll not speak *t all," said the doctor quietly. Oh, forgive, doctor 1 I am mad—dying! Have pity on me l" "Out with it," said Allen, almost roughly. ^What about him I" pleaded the girl. Well, you know Tom Dufferin, who went from New Bedford in the Jim Crow f" Yes, yes." Wall, turned up not an boar ago, safe and HOUBCI, and as-hardy as a coooanut—" Did he meet him, see him, speak with him 7" demanded Nellie, with fearful eagerness, "No." "Then what is it you have to tell, man? Drop lbia beating about the bush, and speak out 1" Nellie, Nellie l" said her father sorrowfully reproachfully. He drives me mad with his— Ob, father be speak, and the last throbs of my poor heart faint for his words." For a moment the physician pressed bis lips to- gether, bat, remembering the girl's weak condi- tion, he resumed,— "Tom Dufferin didn't see Al Howard, but he did see one that was aboard the Nancy Lee,' who told him that the 4 Nancy Lee' was home- ward bound, and that she must have got through the ice in Balk's Bay at the same time as the 'Jim Crow.' "That is something," muttered old Allen. u What is it?" fiercely demanded the girl. It's the statement of some nobody to a worth- less fellow. That's all." If you will only listen, I think I can tell you "lore than that." II Tell it," said the girl curtly; tbe excitement Restoring her vitality to a wondrous degree. 44 Well, the man that told Tom Dufferin was on board of Al's ship, and was thick with A1; and Al's only talk in the long winter days when there was no sun, and the long winter nights when there was 110 moon, but a queer grey ligbt all the time—his talkj I say, was all about one thing, and that was you, Nellie Allen," 44 How dare he talk of me, the—" Tbe word would not come; it was choked by a lob. 44 How dare be take my child's name on his perjured lips?" exclaimed Allen. You are too severe on him." Now, as for me—" Do you defend him, Dr Blyther f" asked the old man sternly. 441 don't think he's bad fair play," said the doc- tor stoutly. 44 There's something behind his running away that I can't make out. I never Could reach the bottom facts," "Sir. you shall reach them now J* said Allen, rising and standing in front of the physician. UNot now, father. Wait until I w gone- Rone for ever." Enough, sir," said Allen. Your visits here cease from this moment." II With all my Not a bit of it," added the doctor. 411 mean to pull this child through, and I do not care for your telling me I mustn't come. Don't interrupt me Mr Allen. A doctor's dutiea are as sacred as a parson's, and I tell you I mean to discharge mine. I repeat, and I'll never refer to the subject again, that Alfred Howard is a better man than you give him credit for." Two summer* before the opening of this story there lived at Homedale a tall, swarthy young fellow, the son of Jabez Howard, a sturdy fisher- man, who gained a substantial living by netting sturgeon and shad, whose character for probity as well established. This only son was a fisherboy at eight, and at ten bad charge of a small smack which, for sailing close to the wind and for running under full canvas when every other vessel was full reeled was celebrated. The lad made a couple of voyages round tbe World, and when he returned he was a fine young fellow of two and twenty. In the village there alse dwelt William Allen and his daughter Nellie. Allen had a small farm, rumour accredited him with m ney. He was a reserved man, who seldom mixed with bis fellows, read a great deal, and was put down for a member of the richer class who had come to grief and to Homed ale. Nellie was disliked by many, loved by the few. Bhe was a moody, wayward child, strong in her likes and dislikes, of a positive nature, and a slight would cause her young blood to leap into flame. She had met Alfred by chance, and in their first interview her heart went out to him. He, on his part, fell deeply in love with the beautiful young girl, and the old, old story was repeated. They were plighted in secret as both feared to ask William Allen's consent. Three months passed, and the lovers were all the world to one another. Howard established a code of signals by which he could correspond with Nellie when he went fishing, and a day on which there was no wind to move their ensigns was one of gloom to the enthusiastic lovers. At length the Soung man took heart of grace and demanded Tellie of her father. After some growling a reluctant consent was given. You may woo my child for six months longer. I have known lass and lad change their minds in half that time, and you are now on probation," said Allen. 44 If either of you feel a cooling of this fever, be brave enough to speak out; for it is but a fever, after all." Then came to the village the young widow of a West Point cadet. Her husband dying in Mani- toba shortly after their marriage, she had returned to her old home. Mre Irwin had seen what is termed society, and profited by it, if profit it may be called—that is. she acquired the ways and manners vf society people, and now she burst upon the rustics of Homedale like a star shot out of the firmament of Upper Ten. Young Howard she at once marked for her own, the fact of his engagement but adding zest to her efforts to entangle him. At first he rejected all overtures; then he became amused, for Mrs Irwin in no wise concealed her predilection for him; then interested; then his vanity became inflamed and then he forgot his allegience to his sweetbeart, and allowed himself to be bonnd in silken tetters by an unscrupulous and exceedingly cinor young If. ) He dare not tell Nellie, whom he still really loved, that he had all but plighted himself to another; that, faithless to his vows, he bad allowed himself to drift into a current that led to a maelstrom which was to swallow up his hoaour, his manhood. He longed to break with either, but not with both. The chains that bound him were too solid to wrench away more than one set of links. Which should he renounce, bis old love or his new! On the one hand was the passionate love of a pure, trusting girl who loved him with her ve*y s«ul. On the other tbe seductive charms of a woman who knew him so as to attune evary nota to the proper key, and who artfully played upon the entire gamut of the yielding man's weakness. The torture became unendurable. Howard could no longer bear it, and one gray dawn—he had aced the road all night-he fled. The blow descended upon Nellie's head with terrible weight. It crushed her. For many months tbe light of reason ceased to burn, and the unfortunate girl moped her young life away. William Allen, at this sad sight, turned to stone. He had no word for mortal man or woman. He remained silent and absorbed, and the villagers learned to respect his silence as the outcome of his sorrow. By degrees collie returned to light and life, but wretched. She tried to take an interest in her surroundings, and made a bold effort to do her duty, but the failure was horrible, and the girl's health, nevei very robust, yielded to the terrible pressure. A few months, and she was unable to leave her bed. and it is at this crisis in her existence that my story opens. Dr Blyther, hoping against hope, stood man- fully by bis patient, and on learning that the 44 Nancy Lee had arrived at Bedford, sent a despatch to Alfred Howard, if be was still among the crew, to hurry to Homedale for life and death. 51 You are just in time," panted the doctor, as he grasped the young sailor's bard band. "Nellie Allen is dying for love of you. A few hours more and her heart was broken. Whether you love her or not, you must come and see her." 44 Good God but I do love her I always did I love her now ten thousand times better than I ever did." 51 Come along, then, AI; I always said you were an honest chap, and Al, the widow, youreinsmber, Mrs Irwin—" 44 Don't speak of her," said Al, sternly. As the physician opened the door, Allen waa sitting by the bedside of his child, holding the white, waxen fingers in his. 44 You are not wanted," he said without turning his head; she's gone." The doctor sprang to the bedside, eagerly caught her wrists, then placed hid nand over her heart. 44 Not yet," he whispered; "and I? have an elixir with me that will bring her to bfe." Allen weerily shook his head. Doctor Blyther administered a few drops of wine to the girl, and then exclaimed,— 44 Nellie, I have good news for you." The girl raised her heavy eyelids and gazed at 44 Very good news, capital news, the best of news, in fact." The girl clutched his hand. What is it?" she murmured. II It's about Al Howard." 441 know. Speak 1" 44 He's on his way home. He s in Now Bsuioru —he's—" In Homedale 2" 44 Yes; but be calm, my child." "I am calm." He is true to you—always was." The girl closed her eyes, pressed her hands to her forehead, and murmured,— 14Can this be true f' Allen said never a word, but watobed the doctor's lips as if to trace the words coming from them. „ 44 It is true. He is coming soon to see you. 44 Ob. now, now I" exclaimed Nellie, a great joy illuminating her face. 44 Al!—say. AI, come shouted the doctor. The young man bounded into the room. Three months from that date, and Nellie Allen became Nellie Howard. William Allen is an altered man, and gossips at the grocery like the best of them. H6 is usually accompanied by one or more of bis curly-headed grandsons. Any day you are passing through Homedale, observe the bright frame house on the right as you pass out of the village. It is surrounded by a garden, and is tbe very embodiment of cleanliness and comfort. That is the residence of Mr and Mrs Howard.

THE ROMAN REMAINS AT LLANIWIT MAJOR. Visit of Lord Bute to Caer Wrgan. On Saturday the Marquis of Bute, accom- panied by Mr Corbett, visited the field at Caer Wrgan, near Llantwit Major, where the Cardiff Naturalists' Society has re- cently made the important discoveries of Roman antiquities leading to the belief that the exact site of Bomium has been found. Mr Storrie, curator to the Cardiff Museum, received bis lord- ship (who drove from Hantrissant),and explained to him all the operations that have been con- ducted during the past two months, with the results already described in these columns. Lord Bute took the greatest interest in the investigation, and expressed the hope that the Cardiff Naturalists' Society would continue their explorations until the ground bad been thoroughly exhausted, and its hdden reminiscences of a past age-laid bare. Their researches, be remarked, could not fail to prove very valuable to antiquaries and archssologists. During the afternoon Mr T. H. Thomas, R.C.A., president of the society, and Dr Rhys Griffiths visited the spot with the object of removing some of the skeletons for careful scientific examination, particularly with regard to measurements of bones, etc., as the facts thus deduced may prove of anthropological interest. In a short period the works will be covered with earth for the winter.

WILL OF THE LATTMR HENRY RICHARD, M.P. Probate of the will. dated 14th August, 1885, with a codicil made the 7th August last, of the late Mr Henry Richard, M.P., of 22, Bolton Gardens, South Kensington, who died on the 21-<t ult., at Treborth, Bangor, has been granted to the executors, bis wife, Mrs Augusta Matilda Richard, and Mr Alfred James Shep- heard, of Finsbury circus, solicitor, to the latter, of whom the testator bequeathed jSlO 10* to his said wife JB200 and all bis furni- ture and household effects to his niece, Magdalen ]3van3, £ 500; to his nephews and nieces, Ehenezet Kichard Evans (of Llandyssil), the Rev Henry Morris (of Pentre), Hannah Davies (of Newport), Mary Morris and Ann Williams (of Wisconsin, U.8.A.). Margaret Morris and John Powell (of Apeporth), and Mary Evans, each £200, and to the last-named he devised bis share of the farm Wenfawr. All the residue of his property, real and personal, the testator devises and bequeaths in trust to pay the income thereof for her life to his said wife, and on her decease to pay legacies of £100 each to the Unirersiy College of Wales at Aberystwyth, the University College of South Wnles and Monmouthshire at Oardift, and the University College of North Wales ac Bangor; £200 to tbe Society for the Preservation of Permanent and Universal Peace; £1,500 to his said niece, Magdalen Evans £400 to his said nieoe, Mary Evans, and to hold the ultimate residue in trust as to one moiety for the children of his late sister, Mary Morris, and the other moiety for the children of bis late sister, Hannah Evans, the value of his personal estate beinar £12,243 9* 6d.

HEIRS AND HEIRESSES IN CARDIFF WORKHOUSE. At the weekly meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians on Saturday, attention was called to the fact that tbe children of James Morgan, the Cadoxton schoolmaster, acquitted on Thursday last of causing the death of his wife, were still in jhe workhouse, where they had been taken on the father being apprehended. James Morgan, the tatber, appeared before the board, and at the same time a letter was read with respect to a settlement under which the children are entitled kn? £ ne^"k ^ernQan Cory asked Mr Morgan whether he bad any prospect of employ- ment, to which be replied that he only came out" last Thursday.-Alderman Cory You are an able-bodied man, and ought to get into some employment.—Morgan: I have the highest references and testimonial-Aider. manOory Do you mean as to sobriety ?-No, as a schoolmaster -Mr PJam said that the children were entitled to £ 5,000, which was in the hands of a relation, a Dr Morgan.—Mr O. H Jones .aid that according to the evidence before the magistrates, the tatber of the childred had evi- dently gone to the bad.—It was decided to allow the children to remain in the house another week and that in the meantime full information should be obtained all to their circumstances, pros- pects, etc.

HOTEL ROBBERY AT NEWPORT. On Saturday a young man employed to do the various odd jobs at the Alexandra Dock Hotel, Newport, abstracted a bag of money from the place where bis master, Mr Thomas, bad placed it tor safety, and decamped. He engaged a cabman to drive him to the railway station. intending, no doubt, to get clear off; bat the landlord found out his loss within a short time, and by lucky chance engaged the identical cabman to drive him (the landlord) to the nearest police-station. He told the cabman of his errand, and the latter, guessing at once that his former fare was the thief, informed Mr Thomas of the circumstance. The railway station was reached, and the thief was caught as he was about to leave by train. When searched at the police-station, the bag and £40 were found in his possession.

THE PORTOBELLO DIS- TURBANCES. The decision was made known in Dublin on Saturday, in the cases of six men found guilty of participation in the recent disturbances at Portobello Barracks. They were sentenced to terms of confinement ranging from five weeks to 80 days.

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MY LITTLE BOV. I was a widow. A young widow, I suppose, for no one would regard tnree-and-twenty as a very venerable age. And a pretty widow, people said. Whether they were right or wrong, I cannot take upon myself to say. Of course I knew, whenever I looked in tbe glass, that I was not an absolute fright; and so, when my cousin, Mrs General Foxley, invited me to spend the summer with her at the Oriental Hotel, where there were balls and soirees, lawn tennis and archery breakfasts going on all the while, I wasn't at all sorry that Mile. Chatelage bad sent home my lovely new half-mourning dress, all trimmed with pearl and lavender, ana that Aunt Lavinia, our family etiquette-book," had decided that it was quite proper to wear my diamonds if i pleased. For I was a decided brunette, and dark women always look well in diamonds. Not that it had occurred to me that I should ever marry again. My old commodore bad been very gooi and kind to me, but he was feeble and ailing, and required a great deal of care, and my | general impression of matrimony was that it J involved solicitude and trouble, and a constant j burden of responsibility. And now I was free, and I intended to remain < so. I felt like a caged bird that had.inanaged to give its golden wires the slip—a butterfly in the j sweet June air. I meant to go to the Oriental j Hotel aud have a royal time, waltzing, dreaming j —• «ven coquetting a little in a harmless sort of way, if it seemed good to JOe; but as to marrying again—co( not I I Even Priscilla Bent, my com- panion, who was the most logical of creatures, declared that I would be the greatest fool alive to do that 1 But we never know just what is going to happen to us. Tbe very night before we were to start for the Oriental Hotel, I came into the room where Priscilla was packing the lace things, which were too nice and delicate to be entrusted to Fifine, the maid. "Prissy," said £ "look bere t A telegram from San Domingo! My cousin, Fanny Black, is dssici!" Dear me, how sad 1" said Priasy, putting on the regulation look of affliction, although she bad never in her life seen Mrs Captain Basil Black, of Her Majesty's 114 oh Fusileers, stationed at the West Indies. "ButI suppose that won't interfere with our trip to the seaside, will it 7" "But that isn't all," said I. "She has left a IJop. And with her dying breath she charged it on her attendants that I should take him to this country and make a home for him." How old is he 7" said Priscilla Bent, looking aghast. And—" Lot me see," said I, counting upon my fingers. Basil Black—that's bis name, for I re- member cousin Fanny writiag about bim to mam- ma when I was a mite of a thing—must be one- and-twenty by this time." Bless me 1 and you are only just turning twenty-three 1" ejaculated Priscilla. Prissy, you are as good as a book of dates 5" I cried. "But it won't be proper, Elsie," Miss Bent persisted. "Not proper I" I echoed. Why won't it be proper? Isn't that dear old commodore's house big enough for ail of us ? Aud aren't you here to matronize us! I think myself that it will be rather fine to fit up a suite of bachelor apart- ments—smoking-room, dressing-room—" "Eline, I believe you would make fun of anything!" cried Miss Bent in despair. Don't you see how outlandish this plan would be? Write at once to these San Domingo people and tell them it is out of the question." "It's too late now. Prtasy," I said. "They are on the way here, don't you see? I ahouldnft wonder if the steamer were in port now. And you know, Prissy, I've always wanted to adopt a little boy, only the dear commodore would not allow me to." "Elsie!" Well, Prissy f I think you must be crazy," groaned Miss Bent. A little boy, indeed 1 A dashing, flirting, drinking West India fellow, six foot high, I'll go bail, and broad to correspond I I shall leave this house No, you won't, Prissy," I said coaxingly. You will just stay and make the best of it, as I am going to do. 1 dare say he is very nice—and poor Fauny never would have left him in my charge if he wasn't all that's delightful. And perhaps he'll want to go to college, or study law, or something, so be won'c be very much in the bouse, after all—and you know, Prissy, one can't neglect a dying woman's request," It was very thoughtless of her, at all events," grumbled my faithful old chaperon. "A young thing like you lU I laughed. I dare say she beard I was a widow, and probably imagined me a middle aged horror with eye-glasses and a double chin. Leave these things, Prissy-we shall not go to the sea shore now until cousin Basil is safely installed with his gun-case, his hookahs and chibouks, his books and papers, in my blue-rooms Cume with me, and we'll have up the housekeeper and turn them into a bachelor's suite at once." I was very happy for the next three days study- ing the imaginary tastes of my unknown cousin, culling out choice editions of tbe poets, hanging rare engravings on the walls, and matching carpets and curtains. Miss Bent, dear old soul, said it was ail nonsense—that no young man of any spirit could condescend to sit down in a house where be would be a dependent." But be is my cousin," said I. He has a claim on me." "Nonsense," said Priscilla; u that doesn't alter the case." In the meantime I was watching the papers; and when I saw iu the shipping column the arrival of the Bonnie Kate from San Domin- go, I put on my hat aud veil, ordered the car. riage, and called Prissy to go with me to welcome my guest. "If I must, I must," said Prissy; but she wasn't at all enthusiastic about it. I was just pinning the crape bow under my chin, when Alice, the parlour maid, came in. "A young gentleman in the parlour to see you, ma'am, from the San Domingo steamer," said she in a smiling flurry, I'll go down at once, Alice," I cried, tearing eff my hat and veil, and Singing the heavy cap streamers on one side. "Elllie, wait," Priscilla's shrill voice entreated, but my mind was full of poor cousin Fanny. and her orphan child, and hurrying down stairs I found mpself face to face with a tall, slender young man, very pale and fair, with dark blue eyes, a silky moustache, and plain mourning dress. I threw my arms round bis neck and kissed him. You are welcome ft thousand times, Cousin Basil," I said. He drew back, coloured ft little, and saia,1^* *• I beg your pardon, Mrs Cbarteria, but there is some mistake here. This is your cousin I" and a pale child of four or fi ve years, whose golden hair hung in curls over his black suit, crept out from the shadow of the curtains slowly and shyly. I am Frank," he said, and Mr Lesley is my dear friend. He lived on the next place in San Domingo. He has come to the United States with \ne." But where is Basil f' I cried, looking help- lessly round me. „ "Basil died two years ago, when the yellow fever decimated our place, said Mr Lesley, quietly, "I was bis most intimate friend. Little Frank is all that is now left of the Black family, and I promised bis mother to see him safely to your bouse." I looked with a pang of pity at the dear little golden-haired fellow of whose very existence I had hitherto been in ignorance, Sweet little Frankie," I said; "yoq shall be pay little boy henceforward." "And Mr Lesley, too I" said the little lad, solemnly reaching out bis band to his friend. "Cousin Elsie likes Mr Lesley, or she wouldn't have kissed bim." I could feel myself colour to the very roots of my hair, but Mr Lesley's features never stirred. She thought I was you, Frankie; don't you see said he. "She didn't expect to see such a mite of a chap as yop. Good-by-now; I am going to the hotel, and B shall see yon very often, if Mrs Charters is—" But at this Frankie burst into an infant cry of dismay and desolation, and I, recovering my presence of mind, spoke up at once. "Frankie, don't cry," said I. Mr Lesley will not leave you—just at present, at least. You were my dead cousin's trusted friend, Mr Lesley," I added, holding out my hand. May I not bope that you will be my guest, also ?" And Mr Lesley, seeing that I WM thoroughly in earnest, consented. If I shall not be a bore r' he said; whereupon little Fraukie jumped and danced around him for very joy. "Now I shall love cousin Elsie all my life," said he. And so will Mr Lesley I" Mr Lesley occupied the suite of apartments which I bad so unconsciously fitted up for the poor young cousin wbo was sleeping the while in the West India cemetery. Little Frankie, who bad refused to be parted from bis friend, slept in A crib close to his bedside. Well, Prissy," I said merrily to my compan- ion, U w. Beam to have two guests instead of one." It's dreadful growled Prisay. Do you think so T" said I. Now it aaema to me that it is very good fun Welt, Qf course any one can conjecture for him- self how it ended. Mr Lesley was young and handsome—moreover he had a snug little pro- perty of his own. He liked the United States, and incidentally remarked that if he had any object, be would prefer to remain here permanently. But," he added mournfully, it is sad to be *0 entirely without ties, that no one cares whether you stay in one place or another," "I care," piped up Frank, who sat, as usual, by his side, holding his hand. "And 10 does Cousin Elsie, Yes," said I, laughingly, though not without •omo confusion, Frankie is right. We both care." "Then," said Mr Lesley, "I will stay," We were engaged within tbe month; and aa 1 foon as I laid off my balf-mourning we were married. Therefore, Frankie never yet has been Compelled to separate from his friend. Aud Miss Bent lives with us still, and we are very happy ( There is the end of my love story. Ought not alllove stories to end so? Miss Bent lIays that all real romances end sadly; but her experience, you see, has been altogether different. And perhaps I am a better judge than she is.

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FACT AND FANCY In Unequal Proportions, THB LATBST TBØa OOR,—.Generally your last match. WHAT 10 BULLY TBM QDB&TIQN or TØB AOE? —How old are you. Filling a long-felt want—The dentist hammering gold into a cavity. The thermometer must register even though it does not vote. The average barber doesn't hesitate to scrape an acquaintance. Whenever a ship loses her bold she goes to the bottom with a rush. Temperance is health; intemperance is rather a disease than a crime; but the world excuseth it not, and only dogs and angels pity. A vine bears three grapes—the first of pleasure, the second of drunkenness, and the third of repentance. If your hat blows off in the street, follow it placidly and with gentle dignity. Somebody else will chase it for you. A subscriber sends us three pounds of delin- queut butter on his subscription account. Alt that we need now is a loaf of bread to put it on. Some men are now like the donkey in .drops' fable. Notwithstanding the world's efforts to lionise them, it is impossible to conceal the ass's ears. You should tell all you know, the recital might not require any great length of time; but if you attempt to tell all you do not know one life-time woald not suffice. The ladies are more modest about their intellec- tual powers than their physical attractions. However low their corsage may be.. the forehead is usually concealed by a bang. When an agent calls upon you and says that the invention which be is selling will pay for itself inside of six months, he is not exactly lying, but you will have to pay for it just the same. Collector (on his tenth visit): Look a-here; bow many more times do you want me to call with this little amount? Bill Overdue: Why, man, I don't care if you never call again. A woman is not necessarily the weaker vessel" because she cannot sharpen a lead pencil. Let her get her hand on a rolling-pin, and heaven help the man who is foolish enough to stand in her path. It is said that at this season of the year, piano dealers think themselves in luck if they sell one piano a month. Thank heaven, then, there iB one season of the year when these instruments of torture are a drug in the market, A man took his wife to the beach, And to bathe she her spouse did beseech- But, while in, the tide rose, And the waves took their clothes, And carried them far out of reach. At the Seaside—Mr Popinjay: Come, dear, lefs go down and take a plunge in the surf.—Mrs Popinjay: Why, Socrates, you know I can't go in bathing yet.—Mr Popinjay Why ?—Mrs Popinjay Because I haven't got anything to wear. It ia estimated that the Polish population of Milwaukee is 20,000. If one were to judge from tbe different variety of smells which greet his nostrils as he wends his way through the settle- ment, however, 20,000,000 would be a closer estimate. Some sound advice—Customer (in restaurant)— Gimme some broiled chicken, waiter, and as I'm in a big hurry, YIJU bad better bring it cold. Waiter—If yuse in a big hurry, sah, I wnd ad wise yo' to take it hot. Customer—Why ? Waiter— Kase it'll take er long time fo* dat chicken to cool, sab. Nothing sacred or otherwise is safe from the amateur photographer. While exhuming the bones of Beethoven at Vienna, a short time since, a Yankee with bis everlasting camera insisted upon taking" the great musician's remains, regardless of the pistols and indignation of bystanders. ,SlQN3 OF POBTKNT.—Fan Oh, Lit, when is your friand's marriage coming off? Do tell her to have pity on ber friends and let it be soon, so we shall hear about something else. Lil: You won't have much longer to wait. She and Tom have quarrelled every day for a week, and I believe that's the last stage of necessary preparation, I tell you," exclaimed a slim individual at tbe corner of Court and State-atreets yesterday after- noon, that water is God's greatest gift to man. As the poick says, it is the summum bonum of human happiness." "Are you a Probibitiuniat r" asked by a bystander, taking him cordially by the hand. 11" No,^sir," was the contemptuous reply, Professor Ormond Stone states that only four cases have been found in which the known motions of the principal bodies of the solar system cannot be fully explained by Newton's law of gravity. The unexplained discordances are the motion ot the perihelion of Mercury, and the accelerations of the mean motions of the moon and of Encke's and Winnecke's comets. LEAP YEAR.——1 Just a word with you, young man. before you go. You have been cultivating the acquaintance of my daughter for nearly four months, and I think it is about time to ask your intentions." "That's jitet what I've been thinking, but Mabel doesn't seem to be able to muster up courage to ask me, or else she has forgotten it's leap year." No COMPLAINT.—Mrs McSwyny Oi'm towld your choild fell out o' the top windy. Mrs Clinchy ? Mrs Clinchy •. Yis; an' av me little mon hadn t coom along jes at tbe roigbt toime, an broke the fall wid tbe top av his bead, me bye d kilt. Mrs McSwyny j Did it hurrt yea hoosband, now ? Mrs Clinchy: Oi don't think so. It broke his neck, an' he doid widout a groan. Recently a wedding breakfast was given by a substantial farmer biassed with five daughters the eldest being the fair bride. A neighbouring young farmer, who was honoured with an invitation, thinking, no doubt, be ought to say something smart and complimentary upon the event, addressing the bridegroom, said :-Co Well you have got the pick of the batch I" The c juntenances of the four unmarried ones may be imagined. A NEw TELEGRAPH FOR MARINERS.—A novel spectro-telegraphic apparatus has been constructed by Dr Paul la Cour, a Danish physicist. It projeots a steady vertical spectrum, on which, with a special telescope, red and blue dots and lines are seen to appear and disappear. These are Morse signals, produced by the breaking of the spectrum by the opening and shutting of little slits, displaying the coloured dots and lines. This is effected by an electrical arrangement having lettered and numbered keys. ARTIFICIAL EMERALDS.—The method by which Messrs Hautefeuille and Perrey have succeeded in producing very beautiful crystals of emerald has been described to the French Academy of Sciences. Silica, alumnia, and glucina (with traces of oxide of chromium) were fused with acid molybdate of litbia, a temperature of from 600 to 700 degrees being maintained for 15 days. Crystals about one twenty-fifth of an inch in diameter, with the mineralogical and physical characteristics of the natural emerald, were obtained. WOULD PUT WITH SOMJB WKALTH. — Miss Smith (coldly): Certainly not, Mr Sampson, I cannot be your wife. I have never given you the slightest encouragement. Mr Sampson: Then I may as well go, Miss Smith. Miss Smith Yes, and yon had better go quickly; papa, you know, has threatened to chastise you. Mr Sampson (doubling his fist as he turns to go): Miss Smith, now that I have no hopes of winning you, I would give a ten-dollar note to have "papa try it on. SAFE DEPOSIT.—Bank president (to PROSPECTIVE depositor): Our system, sir, I flatter myself, is absolutely perfect. Yon literally have only toarop your money at the window and go home without worrying. Prospective Depositor: But how do you guard against possible defalcation? President: Hi. tbe cashier is confined in a boiler-iron cage with only one door. This opens on our patent dynamite scale, whioh is adjusted exactly to his weight, and if be were to attempt to skip with the lightest sort of a satchel he would only bring a bomb down on his head SBt KNEW.—Wife (to husband): There is a lady who has just stepped out for an evening's airing. Husband: No, she left home early this afternoon. Wife: How do you know? Husband: Because she has just finished buttoning her gloves. Wife: I don't understand you. Husband r Yes, you do. You know that a woman never b8Kins to button her gloves until she starts out, and that it requires several hours to complete tbe performance. Wife: You are an advocate of female suffrage, George, but to tell the truth. I do not care about voting. Husband No ? Wife No, darhng, you let me carry the household purse and you can do the voting for the family. Husband (gloomily): I would rather you would do the voting. The manufacture of blunders proceeds apace. A certain college announces Swimming instruction given by a teacher of both sexes." An Australian paper says, Mrs Caldwell was a recipient on Saturday of a beautiful floral offering, in com- memoration of the advent of ber first-born Bon, which came to her by parcel post from Ballarat." The sum now being raised," re- marks another contemporary, will take the form of a mariner's relief fnnd, primarily for the support of the men who lost their lives at the wreck.' An Ohio farmer has posted up the following, If any man's or woman's cows or oxen gits ir these here oats, bis or her tail will be cut off as the case mpy be. And tao following advertisement appears in another paper:—" A widow wants a. position as a general in a small household." An Australian paper lately made, merry over a contemporary which headed an Article, Sir H. P.'s Embezzlements," instead of "Embarrassments," and in the next item rtemibed lit Gladstone as a leading pollution.

Y GOLOFN GYMREtG. Dymunir i'n gohebwyr Cymreig, gyfeirio eu goheb- iaethau, llyfrau i'w hadolygu,&c., fely canlyn: Dafydd Morganwg, Morganwg Bouse, Llantwtf- street, Cardiff. ,t T, .& 'I'

CYMPEITHAS GORSiDO YR EISTEDDFOD GEKEDUAETHCL. Cynaliwyd eyfarfod o feirdd^yi/'Ngwrecsam yn ysiod wythnoa yr Eisteddfod, o dan lywyddiaeth yr hybarch Archdderwydd Olwfdfardd, pryd y sefydlwyd Cymdeithas 3'i bamca^ i ddodi trefo a dosbarth ar yr Eisteddfod Gensdlaethol, yn nghyd a'i Goraedd. Yr oedd y eyfarfod yn un anarferol o luosog o brif feirdd y Dywysogpetb, a'r brwd. frydedd mwyaf yn cael ei amlygu o blaid adfer yr hen sufydliad cenedlaethol i'w fri cyutefig. Cymeradwywyd gydag unfrydedd fod i'r beirdd canlynol wasanaethu fel Swyddogion yr Orsedd, gyda rbyddid i yebwanegu atyat, yn ol fel y barao y Gymdeithaa yn oreu :— I.—ABOH-DDJCEWYDD Clwy^fardd. II.—PUSNTDD, ALAWN, A GWJWW S Clwydfardd, Gwalchmai, a Hwfa Mou. III.—BARDD TR ORSEDD Hwfa Mon. IV.—BEIRDD Y MEINI GWINIOK: Sir Forganwg -"■Dafydd Morganwg SIr HttDfto-Dyfed; Sir Gaerflrddin- Watqyn Wyn Sir Fynwy—Bryn- fab; Sir Faesyfed-Pedr Hir Sir Abertelö- Ceuianydd Sir Frycheiniog — Creidiol Sir Ddinbych—Gianffrwd Sir Fon—Cadfan Sir Gaernarfon — Llew Hwyfo Sir Fillnt-Fedr Mostyn; Sir Feirionydd—Berw; Sir Drefaldwyn Tafolog. V ~Y Tal BABDD BBDYDD 1, Nathan Dyfed; 2, Dewi Wyn o Essyllt; 3, Lleurwg. VI.—BEIRDD TR ALBANAU: 1, Alban Hefin- ] Dewi Ogwen; 2, Albau Arthan—Gianmor; 3, 1 Alban JSilir—Dewi Mon 4, Alban Elfed—Elis t Wya o Wyrfai. j VII.—BEIRDD X MEINI AMBAWR 1, louan < lonawr; 2, Ieuan Wya 3, Graieuyn 4, Homo I 8, Gbpystwyth; 9, Meigant; 10, Erfyl; 11, ] Ddu; 5, Tudwal; 6, Ty^iybraichj 7, Deiniol- 1 fryu; 11, Morwyllt; 12, Dewi Mawrth; 13, < Caerwenydd; 14, loan Glanmenai; 15, Gwy- 1 neddon j 16, Caruelian; 17, Gwilym Elian; < 18, Meiriadog; 19, Taliesm Hiraethog; 20, ) Neifion 21, Gwiiym Pennant; 22, Cynhaiarn; 23, GwJJym Efyn 24, Edward Ffoulkes; 25, Gwiiym Cowlyd; 26, Jtthuddenfab; 27, Athan Fardd; 28, Nathan Wyu; 29, Eurfryu; 30, Hnw < Derfel; 31, Isaled 32, Eltyu; 33, Ioau Ddu 34, Cranogwen; 35, Tywi Thomas 36. Cemion 37, Maobretb; 38, How Forwr; J9, Morleisfab; 40, Huwco Peumaen. VIII.—DERWYDDON 1, Machno 2, Tudno 3, Pedrog 4, Drmsyu 5, Vinson; 6, Alafon; 7, D. Adams; 8, Hywel Tudur 9, Tegtely n 10, Ieuan oLeyn; 11, Penfro; 12, Gwynedd 13, Glan Llyfnwy 14, Hirlas; 15, lulo Caernarfon 16, Gwilym Berw; 17, Liawdden 18, Glau Alaw; 19, Hvwel Cernyw; 20, Alawll; 21, Elfed; 22, Ben Davies; 23, Thalamus; 24, Gurnos; 25, Oynddyian; 26, Glan Araethj 27, Maid wyn. IX.—RHINGYLL Eifionydd. X.—GWAROHIAUWAID Y PDRTH 1, Gwilym Ailtwen; 2, Dafydil Morganwg. XI.—GWYLWYR Y MAEN LLOG: 1, Machno; 2, Tecwyn; 3, Glau Menm 4, lihuddfryu. XII.—UYFLWYNFEIRDU: 1, Dewi Oewen; 2, Archddeon Griffiths. XIII.—GWYDDON TTR IARLL: Morien. XIV.—TKXBOSYDD AO YBGJUFENYDD MYGEDOL: Glanffrwd. XV'YSGBIFENYDD GWEITHREDOL Eifionydd.

YR AMAETHWR. (Cystadleuol yn Eisteddfod Miskin.) Gwridog wr diguro,—lion a iachus, A Hun ieehyu amo A dyn a'i fryd yu ei fro Yw'r amaetbwr am weithio. Er brasu't dir bcysia i'w daith,—a'i fwriad Ar foreu galedwaith; Yo ei gert daw a gwrtaith Ddyry les i ddaear laith. Aradra, llyfna y llain,«-rhana'i bad Y n ddyrneidiau cyfaiu; A gwna i'w trif "fwga-a brain" I'w gawraidd wylio'u gywrain. I ofal Nef cyflwyna'i had,—gwybydd Fod gouaith am daliad; Duw, a gwiaw, a thes gynhesiad, A dyry ei lwydd at y wlad. Wele, & pry in bwylia ei gryman—dur, 1 dori ei guwd'weitbiau; Rhydd yn glir idd ei lor g'&u Lon odlig am lawn ydlan. Dyry ef o'i lawnder yd,—fyw luniaeth I filiynau'r bollfyd; Yo ei bau mae'u "ffoQ bywyd,"— Ar ei fwrdd mae bara i iyd. 1 T. OXNFRIG JONES. ) <

PETR YN NHY CORNELIUS. 1 Cornelius yn ei gwsg eradd wys, Gan angel Duw, uu noson, I gyrchu Petr draw i'w lyit 0 Joppa ato'n union; A chenad ei genadon ef ] Y u ebrwydd gadd ei gwrando, Can's credodd Petr fod Duw r nef Trwy'r rhai'n yn siarad wrtho." I Ceserea cenad Duw Gyfeiriodd ei garddediad, A buan teunlodd pawb i'r byw Ddwyfoidoldeb ei anfoniad I lawr gwnaetb dynulr Nef, heb 1IaeJ. Yn nby'r Canwriad duwiol; Cadd pawb o'i deulu brofi'n hael o wres y t&o ysbrydol. Cadd Petr yntau lwyr lanhad O'i holl Iuddewol gulni; Cadd wel' tod pawb yn gyd-ystad Gan Awdwr pob daioni; Inddewon a cbenedloedd mwy Gadd glywed ei leferydd, Ac enw Crist all farwol glwy* Ledaenodd trwy y gwledydd. < Gowerton. CYNLEISYDD. < I

ANERCHIAD PRIODASOL I'r Parch. Thomas R. Davies, B.A., curad Pen- deryn, ger Hirwain, ar yr aphiysur o'i briodas ft Miss Richards, Coedhir, Cwm Taf-fechan, Awst 21ain, 1888. Mewn byd tta hynod 'yj»'jn byw, Byd llawu o bob amry wfon, Byd aWYD a phleser o bob tbyw, A byd gofidiau ohwerwon; Byd gwyn, byd bspus yw i!r rhai Sy'n caruia phriodi; Ond try holl laow" 'i hedd ya "drai" I'r truao sydd 1B methu. Ond nid yw pawb yn medda'r no Syniadau am gysuron; Yr byn i'r nail) ly'n groes a blin, I'r llall sy'n "eli calon;" I gal on oer a lljgad our Hen lane, nid oes glysineb, Yn ngruddiau'i rhian deca'r «r Ni cbenfydd ai hanwyldeb. Mil gresyn fodyn nheulu dyn Wallgofiaid <«r ac anfad, Na ddichon sv^n a thegweh man Onrleisio gwri'dd eu teimlad; Rhaid fod rhyff nwyd, neu reddf, neu ras Yo wanaidd anerbySredin, Yn y trueiniajd sur a cbas A dreuliant008 mor (ggradyn. Ond os oes rh» yo treulio'u hoes Heb dalu pArch i Cupid— Yn pasio'i dEjiDl yn wir ddi-foes Hyd awr dtfiwedda'u,bywyd j Nid un o'r cjfryw, oer eu pron, J Yw'm cyfsdl o Bend&jm, Opd mynodd ef enetbig'lota, Er gweller gwaeth" i*w ddilyn. < Chwi fuoob, frawd, yo ffodas iawn, I Wrth dde'is balm i'fddwyfron, Cael bun gaiaaidd, degJl. 41awn, Drwy'i bol8, 0 bob rhagorion. < Bu Rheswm, Barn, a Deall clir, 1 Bu'r Pen, yngbyda'r Gaion, I Yn eistedd pewn cynacHedd hir f Wrth ddeiris enetb dirion, 1 O'r diwedd ffawd hyrw^dilai'ch cam, l Ar dro i Cwm Taf Fefchfen, A gwelecb yno'r fun ddinakn, Ddirodrea, bri ei hunan Dywedai Risswm, Barp, jySerch Ynghyd eu bod yn foddlpn,— Fod p;1â,n riuweddau'r frram ferch Y n ateb i'w gofynion^ t, Miss Richards, hithau (fsimlai fod Canolbwynt dymunirftSau 1 Ei cbalon la.rn a chywir, nod Yn Daviee er ys dyddfag, £ Fel hyn yn nes-nes daeth y ddau, A'u serch o hyd yn fwy fwy, I Nes trowyd bwy ryw fötieft glau Ya un o fewn y fodrfey. 1 Un fyddoch bellach yn &|ftb peth. Un yn ngh#riadau'r galom, U D mewn cyollunio yn ddi-fetb, £ Un mewn gweithredu'n gyaoa t Unrhywiaeth amcan, drwy eich oes, t FOlch llyw ar gefnfor bywyd,— Boed rwydd eich taith, boed lftn eich moes, J A'r arogl fyddo'n hyfryd. ? Abercannaid, J. MYFENTDD MORGAN. I

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING It may be Raid with truth that in the estab- lishment of a general hospital at Merthyr a great want is being supplied. Accidents at Merthyr ind Dowlais are of no uncommon occurrence, and it must be conceded that many cases arise which jould be more fittingly attended to in an institu- ;ion of the kind than at the homes of injured workmen and others. The only wonder is that in such a populous and industrial district a general hospital was not provided years ago. The Ilew building, of which we gite an illuetration [taken, by the bye, from aa excellent photograph by Messrs Harris, Son, and Company), is situated in the Clock Field, opposite the ruins of Penydarren Iron Works, on the high road to Dowlais. The work was executed by contract for £ 3,265 by Messrs W. Bowers and Co., Hereford, from the designs of Mr T. Clarkson-Wakeling, Merthyr. The site, half an acre in extent, was purchased of Colonel Morgan, Brecon, for JB500. The structure is 3ompo8ed of red and buff oricks and red and buff terra cotta, from the Ebbw Vale Brickworks. The basement, which is formed in the natural levels of the ground, contains kitchen, scullery, wash-house, coal cellar, larder, lift to first floor, and foul linen room with shoot from first floor. rhe ground floor consists of a committee room, two larize wards (male and female), 44 feet by G6 feet, to contain ten beds, and one axtra ward, 26 feet by 18 feet, for four beds. Each ward is overlooked froui the nurse's rooms, and is fitted with baths, &c. On the west, facing the male ward, are the operating, splint, and instru- ment rooms, next to which is the dispensary. The first floor consists of servants' bedrooms, box- rooms, &c. Hot and cold water can be laid on to all taps, and an elaborate arrangement of electric belle has been furnished by Messrs Thomas Thorn >8 and Sons, Cardiff. In the turret is the handsome clock presented to the committee by Mr Flooks, jeweller, Pontmorlais. The mortuary is at the rear of the building, and a large carriage shed faces the road. The railings and gates in front are from the establish- ment of Messrs Baker and Company, Newport. The plumbing work has been most satisfactorily executed by Mr John Mullins, Chapel-btreet, Merthyr. Mr Charles M. Davies was clerk of the works. It may here be stated that the movement to erect the buildinc and to provide funds for its maintenance received its impetus from the offer by his lordship several years since of £ 1,0G0, through Sir W. T. Lewis, who supplemented the donation with gifts of bis own. The publicsubscriptiona far exceed the amount of the contract price for the building, and the hospital will no doubt be open for the reception of patients in a few weeks. The Children's Hospital and adjacent ward. Bridge-street, of the committee of which Dr Dyke is president, may be said to have served a high purpose. The institution was established in 1876, and in the Following year patients were received. By arrangement a sum of £ 1,100 and apparatus of I the value of £ 200 will soon be handed over by the trustees to the new institution.

THE OPENING CEREMONY. Further Donations to the Funds. Seldom has a public event passed off with so much eclat in Merthyr as that of the opening of rhe new General Hospital, on Monday. What with Hags and streamers, and festoons of evergreens, the route along which the Marquess and Marchioness jf Bute would be escorted on their arrival presented a spectacle of unwonted gaiety. The processional arrangements were in the bands of Mr Superintendent Thomas, D.C.C., and his officers. The friendly societies assembled in the Market-square some little time oefore the arrival of the Marquess, a few minutes before one o'clock, and they were then marshalled, tbe Market square band (Mr J. Radnedge, bandmaster), taking the lead. Then came the Alpha Lodge of Shepherds Dowlais Oddfellows League of the Cross, Merthyr, with band, con- ducted by Mr E. Pulman; League of the Cross, Dowlais (with band Mr Thomas Connor onducting); Foresters, &c. A procession composed in this manner moved off with bands playing and colours flying, and opened out in the roadway on approaching the new hospital. The ground within the railings was held by a detachment of r,fle volunteers, and the roadway immediately approaching the entrance gates was kept by another numerous detachment of red- coats. Similarly the guard of honour on duty outside the railway station was furnished by the local volunteers, the chief command being vested in Lieutenant-Col. Lewis. While the Market- square procession was being organised, the mem- Af'8 tr6 hospital committees, with r C. Henry James, high constable, at their bead, awaited at tbe lower platform of the joint station the arrival of the special train conveying the noble marquis. Amongst those piesent were the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, Colonel Cresswell, Mr Frank James, Mr W. L. Daniel, Mr David Williams, Rev D, Lewis, Father Wade, and a host of other gentlemen. Lord Bute, on arriving, was seen to be accom- panied by the Marchioness, his son, the Earl of Dumfries, and by Sit W. T. Lewis. The High- Constable escorted Lady Bute to her carriage, where he took his seat, together with the Marquis and the young earl. In the second carriage wer* the Bishop, Sir W. T. Lewis, and Mr Frank James. Mr Superintendent Thomas, D.C.C,, on his white horse, beaded the procession, a body of stalwart county constables immediately follow- ing. Then came members of the committee and townspeople, the carriages, and a strong guard of volunteers, whose well-poised bayonets glittered in the sunshine. The Bishop of Llandaff having offered a fervent prayer, invoking a blessing upon those who had aided in the promotion of the good work, The HIGH CONSTABLE saidMany of us have for years past been strongly impressed with the need of such an institution in our town as that which you, my lord, a.re about to open to-day, and we have felt that until this want was supplied, Merthyr men would be sadly behind the are. Marthyr, with the great bulk of its people-col- liers and ironworkers—engaged in occupations which render them more liable to accidents than the majority of working men in other towne, has hifherto been without a general hospital. It is true that the late Mrs dark—(cheers)—whose memory will not be soon torgotten among us carried on at Dowlais a hospital for some years— (applause) but since her death the doors have remained closed. Neither should we forget our own children's hospital, which has undoubeedly done a vast amount of good. (Cheers.) And it is only fitting that I should on this occasion bear testimony to the untiring exertions TVf ,(the ,Kev J- Griffith)—(cheers)— f°. Mr T. J. Dyke—(renewed cheers)—by whom this institution was started and kept afloat. (Applause.) Some of us were, however, strougly impressed with the need of something more than this. Lord Bute has not only told us he thinks such an institution is needed but he has nobly told us how much he thinks so. (Loud cheers.) He has not been content with beiping us to erect the building, but he has nobly helped us to keep it going. (Continued obeers.) I have thought that, if Lord Bute wanted a motto, he might adopt a line from Leigh Hunt. Some of you recollect the charming little poem of Abou Ben Adhem, how in a dream the angel appeared to him, writing in a book. Abou asked him whose name he was entering therein, and the angels answer was, "Those who love the Lord." Abou made bold to ask the angel if his name was inscribed therein, and he said, Nay." Abou replied, Then write me down as one who loves his fellow-men. The next night the angel again appeared, "and lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest." (Applause.) Ladies and gentleman we don't welcome Lord Bute here to- day as a nooleman blessed with great wealth and broad acres, nor as the cultured and educated gentleman-we know him to be-(hear, hear)- nor as a peer having an historic name. We welcome him him here, ladies and gentleman, as one who loves his fellow men. "(Loud and con- tinued cheering.) OF BUTE, who was received with cheers, said I have to congratulate you most heartily, and with you the inhabitants of this dis- trict, upon the completion of a work which is tlfeCnlftri f° me6t' at any rate to a certain extent, the needs of an area m which, owing to the density of the industrial population, it must needs be that accidents must from time to time occur. The present occasion appears in my eyes, as it does in the eyes of all here, to possess a special meaning, because this building is not only a con- tinuance of the Merthyr Hospital, but it is in a sense a continuation of the work of a lady for whom I, in common with all who knew her, entertain the most profound and sincere respect. Of course I mean the late Mrs Clark, of Dowlais. (Cheers.) This building is a monument to her, as it is the continuance of her work and in it she still lives. (Hear, hear.) I must heartily utter the wish which I know we all feel that this building may meet with all snecess and I hope that there is indeed every ground for such an expectation, considering the manner in which it is taken up, the interest of all collected here, and especially the manner in which it has happily enlisted the sympathies of the working classes of the district. [His lordship here opened the front door of the building with the artistically-designed silver key which had been handed to him by the high constable.] His Lordship said, in resumption of his address: I declare the Merthyr Hospital open. (Cheers.) May God be pleased to abundantly bless every- body who shall hereafter enter it-both those wbo enter it to minister, and those who eater it to be ministered to. (Continued cheering.) Mr W. L. DANIEL said he would be wanting if at the reQuest of the general committee be failed to congratulate the High Constable of Merthyr on presiding at such a grand gathering as they had there that day—(applause)—and for such a noble purpose and he thought it would not be out of place to congratulate the Marquis of Bute upon the excellent work he had been engaged in that morning. Lord Bute bad declared the hospital open. The question was, were they prepared to keep it going? (Hear, bear, and Yes. ) The hospital was really the work of the immediate future, and he believed the response to the question he had asked would be long, loud, and continued, and that all of them w uld try at any rate to do their duty. (Ap- plause.) Mr THOMAS WILLIAMS, J.P., the treasurer, read an abstract of accounts, from which it appeared the total of donations received and promised was £4.575 Os lOd, and the expenditure x>oiill <?i This left a deficiency of o Since tbe balance sheet was prepared on baturday night, he was able to inform th™ that an invalid had sent him 10 guineas towards the funds. He mentioned that the Dowlais Company had promised to provide three beds he was pleased also to tell them that the working men of Dowlais were going to provide a fund for two beds, whilst Messrs Crawshay Bros. and their workmen would provide three beds, and the Plymouth Company and their workmen three beds. He referred to the two previous gifts of Lord Bute,amounting to JB2,000, and proceeded to address the people in Welsh, describing what bad been done and what remained to be accomplished. Mr El WARD P. MARTIN (Dowlais) and Mr W. EVANS (Cyiarthfa) also spoke. Mr FRANK JAMES, vice-chairman of the execu- tive committee, said he had received a letter that morning from Mr R. Forrest, Lord Windsor's agent, intimating that his lordship would subscribe a sum of J6200 to the Merthyr Hospital. That, with the ten guineas referred to by Mr Williams, would balance the accounts. (Applause.) He further announced a first donation of JB25 from the Licensed Victuallers' Association. He proposed a vote of thanks to Lord and Lady Bute for coming there that day. Mr J. FLEWS seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. In returning thanks for the compliment, Lord BUTE said he desired to give himself the pleasure of marking that occasion by the endowment of another bed. (Great applause). .TBJ! LUNCHEON. A luncheon was held at the Bush Hotel Assembly-rooms at half-past two o'clock. The high constable presided, and there were also present at the head table Lord and Lady Bute, the Earl of Dumfries, the Bishop of Llandaff, Mrs C. Hy. James (wife of the high constable), and Sir W. T. Lewis. Mr Thomas Williams was in the vice-chair.

MR BOWEN aOWLANDS AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. Enthusiastic Meeting at Aberystwyth. Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q C., M.P., addressed his constituents on Saturday evening at the Assembly-room, Aberystwyth. The ball was jrowded to overflowing, and the meeting through- out was most unanimous and enthusiastic. The mayor occupied the chair, and spoke in high terms )f the excellent work done by Mr Rowlands, not jnly in Parliament, but outside the House, nstanciug specially the great assistance reudered oy the county member during tbe recent visit of a jeputafion to the Postmaster-G neral with a view DO the better improvement of the postal service to Aberystwyth and the Immediate neighbourhood. The Rev J. A. MORRIS proposed, and Mr ROBEBT ELLU eecoaiJed, a resolution condemning she coercive policy of the Government, and ex- pressing a hearty desire for the return of Mr Gladstone to power. Mr BOWEN ROWLANDS supported the resolution. He said he had not broken the pledges he gave to the constituency at the last election, for those pledges ware genuine, and honest, and conscien- tious. when they were made. He went on to speak of the Local Government Bill. By its in- troduction the Tories had been compelled, though most unwillingly, to swallow the principle that taxation and representation went together. It was this principle that rendered the act so enormously valuable to the country. In its passage through Parliament the Tories bad managed things most miserably. One measure in particular, relating to the principality, had to suffer. He referred to the motion which stood in the name of Mr Dillwyn. In the matter of county councils, he advised his bearers to elect men in whom they bad the completest confidence. The hon. and learned gentleman proceeded to point out that disestablishment and education stood in the forefront of the needs of Wales, and to these the whole of the Liberal party stands pledged. Only there must be first the clearanoe of the Irish question. But this was rapidly arriving at a triumphant conclusion. The cries of Ireland had at last obtained articulate utterance. The apostle of unionism, not long ago the apostle of democracy, had lately delivered himself of views on the subject. At Nottingham he had found the exalted society for which he was so well fitted. The policy of Mr Chamberlain was the aaaenoe of Toryism. The true lesson of history was that the policy recently advocated by Mr Chamberlain had been a miserable failure. The experience of the past ought to lead us to undo that policy, and the fuller light which we now possess ought to cause us to address ourselves to better modes of government. — Mr Rowlands concluded a magnificent and eloquent address with a splendid peroration, and sat down amidst loud applause. After the resolution had been unanimously passed, a second resolution was proposed by Mr Thomas Owen, the grammar school, expressing tbe hearty thanks of the meeting to Mr Rowlands for his past services and unabated confidence in him in the future. Mr Owen said that their member, in his many addresses before English audiences, never forgot or failed to bring Welsh questions prominently to the front. English constituencies must be brought to see questions relating to the principality eye to eye with Welshmen.

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WESLEYAN CONVENTION AT SWANSEA. The East-End Atrocities. a dis £ ict convention in connection wiitcI'SfswSZ Mi"ei<5 0PenKi wX'oKTAf's. sss. -s^ Bevan, of Tyrisha, Bridgend, presided. An address was delivered by the Rev J. E. Clapbam general secretary of Wesleyan Home Minions rtA^pnrieTlhryi ° r L(mdon Missions, wbo defended the leaders of the departures recently made in Wesleyan home mission poiicy from the change ofrevolutionary tendencies and disloyalty which had been marie against them. TH PKTJSK THOMPSON, who is the head of n East Lol>don, said that nainf!?7* ( he had experienced a long and painful strain—be scarcely dare trust himself to cn xt-f T £ e b<?dy of "Long L z" lay within 50 yards of where he was in the habit of preach- ing, and they trod the pavements of the courts and alleys where the terrible tragedies had henn commuted The whole neighbourhood was over whehned by the terrible revelations which h«Jd been made of dark deeds and shameful life. It ™ temble strain and God alone supported them. The area of the East London Mission embraced a population of three hundred thousand souls, and within that area was to be foand every "r'bt7,8tJ of c"™> vice' Iust> and sin that could be found on the face of the earth. It was the result, the accumulated result, of generations of wrnogdoing and complicity with falsehood and dishonesty. He had said again and again that such conditions could not be §Wh!d-,ex«!pt ™ three or four generations. S ar ll 0e,f h?w t0 criticise the conditions. What to do tbey could hardly tell. How masters these whom tb«y employed, how.^e<shurchos ought t° act, it was almost impossible to say. Wages were terribly low, and rents were enormously high. But if wages were raised to-morrow, it would only mean that a tre- mendous tide of drunkenness, debauchery, and devilment would sweep over the whole district. Where should they begin the work of reformation ? If they touched the people on the material side, it only gave them power to sin further and if they touched them on the spiritual side, unless they took them rigbtawayfrom their surroundings, they had better not touch them at aU. But they (the missionaries) were there to make the people U LL J6TE Was a K°PE of salvation for them. Methodism was produoing and giving to the mission young ladies who visited and worked in dark courts and squares where policemen trembled and would not visit alone. There was a great panic now amongst the unfortunate women of that part of London, and they had bad within the last few weeks many more applications for them to be sent away to the country than ever before during the history of the mission. The excitement was tremendous. The people were alive and awake, and ready to listen to them. They (the missionaries) were in touch with the people, and if they bad only the means to rush in at this juncture, a mighty work would be done (Applause.) Other speakers followed, and the meeting extended over three hours, the intereat being maintained to the end.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH WALES. Examination for Entrance Scholarships and Exhibitions. The following entrance scholarships and exhi- bitions have been awarded: — Miss Florence A. Evans, Cardiff, St Catherine's. Car- diff, £ 40. E W Rice, Tewkesbury. University College, Bris- to], £ 30. A B Sally, Bridgwater, Independent College. Taun- ton, £ 30 Miss Grace M Jones, Middlesbrough, High School for Girls, Middlesbrough, S20. G C Bisgood, Glastonbnry, Wells Grammar School. Prior Park College, £ 20. Miss Kleanor Moss, Penarth, Friends' School, Mount- mellick, Queen's County, £20. Miss Kdith M Bancroft, Bristol, Redland Hieh School for Girls, £ 10. mg H M Bleby. Cardiff, Kingswood School, £10. James Buliock, Merthyr, Bangor Normal College, School ^ioardS' Newporfc- Caterh«m Congregational John James, Mardy, Pontypridd, Ystrad Higher Grade School, £10. Dora Lewis, Cardiff, St. Catherine's, Cardiff. £10. J E Mason, Neath, University College, Aberystwyth, EIO. W Courtenay Mil ward, Cardiff, Cardiff College, £10. £ 10 F ° SuUiTaB,Cardiff>Bi«her Grade School, Cardiff' H Price, Rhymney, Lewis's Endowed School. Gelli- fcaer, :£10. T Richards, Pentre the Academy, Pontypridd, £ 10. H Thompson, Ferndale, Cardiff College, £ 10. The Sir W T Lewis Scholarship of JS50. to Evan Williams, Ynvshir. Board Schools. Treorky. The Brecknock Scholarship, with an exhibition, to J Griffith Davies, Talachddu Rectory, Christ Colleeau Brecon.

NEAIH TOWN COUNOIL. I The monthly meeting of the Neath Town Council was held on Monday. The mayor (Mr John Reee) prided, and there were also I present:—Alderman P. Charles, H. P. Charles, and D. Davies Councillors R. Bartlett, E. Davies, W. T. Lewis, J. B. Davies, J. Arnold, H. Cuthbertson, J. Markham, W, Griffiths, J. D. Llewellyn, and W. B. Trick. THE GWTN HALL. The minutes of the Gwyn-hall Committee were read and confirmed. The Liberal Clcb Company wrote pointing out that the iron stair- case at the back of the Gwyn-hall encroached upon their freehold, and desiring either the removal of the obstruction or compensation. The committee,witbout admitting any liability, offered to build a boundary wall between the properties. Several other questions were raised, but were referred to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, when the architect (Mr Norton) will meet the council.-In reply to Mr Arnold, the architect stated that the contractor was confident of being able to complete the contract by October 31st, but he (Mr Norton) did not think the hall would be fit for use by that date.-It was decided to invite tenders for furnishing the large hall. THE OLD GAS WORD. The minutes of the property committee stated that the committee had entered into a contract with Mr Wm. Thomas, brass moulder, for the letting of the old gas works at the rental of £24 per annum. Upon the minutes of the committee coming on for confirmation, Alderman P. Charles commented on the fact that a contract had been entered into before the council had confirmed the arrangement, and he certainly did not agree with letting the works at that low figure. -Mr J. B. Davies replied that the works had been idle for years without any offer having been made for it.-Alderman H. P. Charles criticised the action of the committee. -After further discusssion it was resolved, on the motion of Alderman H. P. Charles, that the question be referred b *ck to the committee. XIBCHELLANXOUS. A letter was read from the Olerk of the Peace at Cardiff, stating that several cases of swine fever had emanated from Neatb, and requesting that the Urban Sanitary Authority should disinfect and cleanse the pig market immediately after any pigs had been placed there. The council agreed to this request. A letter was read from the Local Government Board requiring the council to fix the electoral divisions on or before November 8th, the borwucb being allotted two members. The clerk was requested to enquire whether the two members could not be elected without dividing the borougtu

MAINDEE JOINS NEWPORT. A public meeting of ratepayers in Maindee, the populous suburb of Newport, was held in the Maindee Board Schools on Monday evening, Mr J. Bladoo, chairman of the local board, presiding, to consider what action should be taken in view of the proposition by Newport that the district should be incorporated with it under the new County Government Act. Mr Bladon gave a brief sketch of the position of Maindee, and pointed out that if the suburb joined Newport it would enable application to be made for this town to be created into a county council. (Hear, bear.) The rates practically were 5d in the £ m favour of Maindee, 38 5d to 38 10d, bat wbilst the local board debts of Maindee stood at nil, and those of Newport at £ 135,000, the latter place paid the interest and instalments out of the 3s lOd rates. He thought Maindee would have greater power and influence in connection with Newport than if it joined the county. (Hear, bear.) The crucial question was undoubtedly the difference in the rating, and it was possible under the section for resort being made to an impartial tribunal to adjust the rating where the circumstances were not alike. After some discussion, Mr Happerfield moved a resolution that the district amalgamate with Newport on equitable terms, and this was seconded by Mr W. Williams, and supported by Mr Harse. Mr Biggs moved an amendment that the district remain as it was, and this Mr Harris seconded, but the Chairman declined to put the amendment, because the district could not remain as it was.— The resolution was put. and carried by a large majority.—Mr Harris demanded a poll, which the chairman premised, provided he paid the met. (Laughter.)

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Selection of a Liberal Candidate. On Thursday evening a meeting of the Liberal tive Hundred of Newport was held at the Liberal Association to receive the report of the committee which has been charged with the selection of a candidate to contest the Monmouth Boroughs ia the Liberal interest at the next parliamentary election. In the absence of the president (h-h John Cory). the chair was taken by Mr H. J. Parnall, J.P. He read a telegram treat Mr Cory regretting that he conid not bt present, but promising that any candidate should have bis warmest support. (Applause.) Tbert was a very full attendance of the Five Hundred, and the chairman was supported by Mr Albert Spicer, the candidate, Alderman Jacob, Mr T H Howell (the newly-elected representative for the North Ward), Councillors A KBear, T J Beynon, T Goldsworthy, T Joue-, M Mordey Messrs W Grahaic, L B Moore, M Wheeler, J Richards 0 M Bailbache. Mr D A Thomas, M.P. for Mer. thyr, who was Mr Spicer's host, was also on the platform, and got a splendid reception all to him- self, as he entered the room, and second only to that accorded to Mr Spicer. The Secretary (Mr W H Brown) read the report of tbeselectJon committee, which unanimously chose Mrbpiceras the most fitting of thenunterous gentle- men with whom negotiations had been opened. 1 he chairman then introduced Mr Spioer to the meeting. MrSpiOTB, who was very cordially received, proved himself a practised platform speaker, with a thorough and keen grip of the questions of the day. He said that everything had been done in such a genuine way between himself and the Five Hundred that he felt it his duty to come down and see whether bis views were acceptable to the Monmouth Borough?, and whether their opinions coincided with his own. He was not prepared to buy a constituency—(bear, hear)-or to get it in any way except by straightforward and honest means. He then gave an outline of his political views. He was of opinion that the Government being for the people should be by the people, and that the happiness of the greatest number should be the object of every statesman. He was an admirer of Mr Gladstone, and u to the House of Commons, should be a follower of that distinguished man. It would he simple impertinence in him to attempt to review tbe life and work of that distil guisbed man, but as a Free Churchman, taking perfectly different views from him, he could not but admire hnw Mr Gladstone, trained in a narrow conservative school, had gone forward with tbe people and pluckily placed himself in tbe first line of reformers, ever showing a true popular sympathy with the wants of the people. He bad a cordial sympathy with the principles underlying the Home Rule Bili, but did not agree with all its details. A fair measure of local self government to Ireland was the natural outcome of an extended franchise. The present land system would be the first question to be dealt with after that of Ireland bad been got out of the way. He was in favour of doing everything which could possibly be done to give every Englishman a chance, and what be had seen in the Australian colonies and other places convinced him that one of tbe best remedies tor the evils of the land system was in the imposition of a gradualsy increasing land tax upon all unimproved lands. As a Free Churchman he was in favour of dis- establishment. A satisfactory measure of intermediate education was badly needed, and he thought the time had come for triennial parliaments and the abolition of canvassing. Various other topics were ably dealt with by the speaker, who, in conclusion, said he had not attempted to make a finished speech. He had endeavoured to speak from his heart frankly to them, but if they did not sympathise with those opinions no barm was done they would remain as good friends as ever. He might, however, be permitted to express the hope that in the next Parliament the Monmouth boroughs would be represented by a member in sympathy with the constituents, and who would, by his work and votes, help to make England a happier and more prosperous place for the whole of its population than it was to-day. (Applause.) Several questions were asked, and in reply, Mr Spicer said he was not in favour of granting allowances to the children of the Prince of Wales. As to the taxation of ground rents and mining royalties, he thought those questions were to an extent covered by the land tax he suggested. Alderman JACOB congratulated the 500 upon- the selection which had been made, said the candidate was sound on all the leading planks of the Liberal creed, and, besides, was a goodi speaker. He moved a resolution adopting M* Spicer as the Liberal candidate, and pledging the meeting to do all it legitimately could to secure his triumphant return. Councillor OOCSINS, of Monmouth, seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr JoHK DAVID, of Usk, and carried unanimously. Mr D. A. THOMAS, M.P., also addressed the meeting. Mr SPICKS having thanked the 500 for their vote adopting him, the proceedings terminated.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. Mr Spicer is the head of the firm of James Spicer and Sons, paper manufacturers, carrying on business in Upper Thames-street, City His father is dead, and be and bis brother, Mr Henry Spicer, carry on the business. The firm is reputed to be one of the wealthiest in the trade. A gentle- man, who lately went to London to consult with Mr Spicer on a matter connected with his candidature, found him before a desk in tbe middle floor of the block of buildings, directing the operations of a number of clerks and messengers, who were constantly coming and going. A splendid trait ia his character ifc afforded by the way in which the interview was conducted. There was no show of concealment, even on a matter which, from a business point of view, might be looked upon as one of high polities, and Mr Spicer, there and then, before his subordinates, plunged in mcdMM nil into the conversation. Besides being a splendid business man, and the owner of a large fortune, Mr Spicer has found time to devote himself to philanthropic work. He has long been identified wtth every movement in the metropolis having for its object the amelioration of the condition of the poorer classes, whilst among the Congregational body there is no name held in higher or more deserved esteem. It was Mr Spicer who engaged George R. Sims to collect materials for bis famous Bitter Cry of Outcast London." This work, which Mr Spicer saw safely through the press, was the first determined effort put forth to give expression to tbe varying shades of misery and wretchedness in the great city which had hitherto been inarticulate and dumb. The Rev Andrew MearnB, than whom no one has done more to alleviate the distress of the poor, has always found a warm supporter in Mr Spicer, and the rev. gentleman's language, in speaking of his kindness and aid, is characteristic. Some years ago Mr Spicer went to India ae the representative of the Con- gregational churchesj and more recently was companion delegate with the Rev Dr. Dale, of Birmingham, tc Australia, to attend the congress held at Melbourne. He returned to England only in March last. For many years Mr Spicer has acted as tr3asurer of the London Missionsry Society.Mid he is the president-elect of the London Congregational Union for next year. It may be easily understood that in politics Mr Spicer is an advanced Liberal, or, as the Tories delight to say, a Radical. In 1886 he stood for the Walthamstow division of Essex, one of the few remaining Tory strongholds, and was beaten. Since then he has received several invitations to contest consti- tuencies, the latest being the Maldon division of Kent, bat he decided to give pre- ference to a borough constituency. His name has come to be distantly associated with the Merthyr vacancy. He has been spoken of as a possible candidate, and letters have appeared from different correspondents in the columns of this paper, urging that be should be selected to stand; but be had neyer given any encouragement to the Mertbyr electors, either direct or indirect, although it is curious that it was one of the cherished wishes of the late Mr Henry Richard, M.P., with whom Mr Spicer was associated in various philanthropic undertakings, that he should sucoeed him in the representation of Mertbyr. On Thursday evening Mr Spicer travelled down to Newport, and amongst the first to greet him as be stepped on to the platform was Mr D. A. Thomas, the member for Mertbyr. í

CARDIFF GUARDIANS AND THE WORKHOUSE MANAGEMENT. At a meeting of the Cardiff of Guardians, on Saturday, Dr Paine presiding, the weekly report of the master of the workhouse (Mr Greenhalgb) contained tbe following paragraph :— Darin* the put week two letters have appeared ia one of the local evening papers containing serious Allegations against the ofbeers of the work. thou e. The statements contained in these letters tre a tissue of falsehoods from beginning to *nd- The writer has evidently been imposed npon. Mo such person as the one described has been an in- mate of tbe workhouse. I court the fullest enquiry A discussion arose as to whether the letters in question, which appeared in a contemporary, ehocldberead. After some other remarks, Mr F. J. BKAYAK moved the following resolution ;— In view of the statement made by the master of the workbi>I18e, without regard to the etters referred to u having appeared in one of the evening papers, we have the fullest confidence, inspiied by personal observation In the management of the workhouse. General LICE seconded tbe resolution. The CHAIRMAN said he could bear testimony, from personal observation, to the fact that everything went on satisfactorily in the house, whilst, when any inmate had a fault to find, or a complaint to make to the board, the fullest opportunity for making such complaint was afforded. The board unanimously adoped the resolution.

THE NEW LORD MAYOR. | At a crowded meeting of liverymen of tbe City companies, held at the Guildhall on Saturday, Mr Alderman Whitehead was unanimously elected Lord Mayor of London for the next year. He is a Liberal, and at tbe last general election nDsuocesHulh —*asted the Ar.piebv Division o* WestK-ela-^

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