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BIRTHS,MARRIA6ES.& DEATHS. BIRTHS. AMBROSE.—On August 31st, at 4, Pryee-street, Mountain Ash, the wile of Isaac Ambrose, a son. Both doing well, DA V IKS.—At Brynfedwen. Treherbert, Sunday morning, the wife of Enoch Davies, C.C., of a. daughter. n HOPKINS.—On August 30th, at 3. Alma-road, the I wife of D. J. Hopkins. of a son. 402 MARRIAGES. ALLWOOD—HOLMAN.—On August 31, at Arcot- street Wesleyan Church, Penarth, by the Rev. W. W. Treleavan, Frederick John Allwood, of Cardiff, to Alice J. Holman, third daughter of Alfred Holman, Esq., Mount Howe, Penarth. 462 ANDERSON—ROBERTS.—On September 6th, at Hannah-street Congregational Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. Edward Morgan, Neath (uncle of the bride), Arthur Anderson, to Nellie, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Roberts, 19, Howard-gardem, Cardiff. 85 ATKINSON—THOMAS.—At the Parish Church, Cadoxton, on Tuesday, August 30th, 1904, by the Rev. J. S. Longdon, M.A., assisted by the Rev. J. 0. Roberts, Fred C. Atkinson, Newbiggin, Carlisle, to Edith Kathleen, second daughter of the late William Thomps, Esq., of The Cogg. Sully, and Mrs Thomas, The Hebbles, Cadoxton-Barry. 354 CARE—GRIFFITHS.—On 1st September, at St. Margaret's Church. Cardiff, Anthony Grant, third son of the late Captain William Henrv Care, of St. Ives, Corn-wall, and Mrs Care,of 220 Newport-roid, Cardiff, to .Marion Leigh, eldest daughter of the late James E. Griffiths, Consulting Engineer, of 191, Richmond-road, Cardiff. At home, 3rd to 7th October, Tylaglas," Llanishen. No cards. 557 JffVANS—LEWIS.—On September 3rd, at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Fenarth, by the pastor, Rev. B. Bond, Ivor Charles Evans, of 23, Wood-street, to Lizzie Lewis, Redlanda-road.Penarth. Nocards. 34 GEORGE—HODGES.—Sept. 1st, at English Wes- leyan Church, Aberdare, by Rev. J. Milliglian, Mr Griffith George, J.P., The Laurels, Trecynon. to Miss C. E. Hodges, GadlY9 Cottage. Aberdare. HODGE—FRAZER.—On the 1st inst., at Arcot- street Wesleyan Church, Penarth, by the Rev. W W. Treleaven, assisted by the Rev. Robert Bond, Edgar W. Hodge, only son of the late John W. Houge, of Cardiff, to Annie, youngest daughter of Henry Frazer, The Hollies, Peuarth. At home, 52. Oakfield-street. Cardiff, 3rd, 4tb. and 5th October. JONES — BRAINB. — On September 2nd, at St. James's Chuich, Swansea, by the Rev. Seldon Morgan, J. Ll. Sylo Jones, of Swansea, to Lilian Maud Brame, of Neath. VKW MORTEO-TRUELUFE.-On the 3rd September, at St. Margaret's Chureh, Roath. Cardiff, bv the Rev. F. J. Beck, Oreste, second son of Arthur Morteo to Mabel, third daugMSer of nlr and Mrs Truelufe, Boath Park. 742 MURRAY—WATTS.—September 3rd, at Victoria Baptist Chapel, by the Rev: J. O. Hughes, Percy F. Murray, of London, to Kosetta Maude, second daughter of P. T. and Madame 21. A. Watts, L.R.A.M., of 35, Llanfair-road, Cardiff, and Bula- wayo, Rhodesia. <rm OWEN—BAKER.—On August 28th, 1904, at St Martin's, Roath, William E. Owen to Catherine (Kitty) K. Baker, eldest daughter of F. R. and E, Baker, Salisbury-road. 591 LARSONS—HUMBLE.—On the 3rd inst., at Mount Tabor Chapel, Cardiff, John Stuart, only son of Thomas J. Parsons, Esq., of "Hillside." Cow- bridge, to Catherine Ann, only daughter of the late Christopher Humble, Esq., Stoclrtcn-on-Tees. 815 pLTH^RljAND — ISAAC. — At LJanelly Church, Breconsbire, on September 1st, by the Rev. D. Griffith, Vicar of Bryxnnavrr, assisted by the Rev. G. Roberts, Hector of Llanelly Parish. John H. Sutherland, soa of the late Henry Sutherland, of Auchingoul, Dunberth, Caithness-shire, to Jennie, ^^S^^rof Joseph Isaac. Brynmawr. STEWARD PREECE.—On the 31st August, at St. Margaret's Church, Roath, Cardiff, by the Bev. W. T. Southern, G. R. Steward, of 28. Wellfield- road. Cardiff, son of the late G. F. Steward, for- x merly of Pontnewydd, Mon.. and Stoke Ferry. Norfolk, to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William Preece. 91. Conna.u^ht-road, Roath. Cardiff. 420 VALE—ROWLEDGE.—On the 31st lult., at Charles- street Congregational Chureh, by the Bev. John Morris, Frederick Vale, to Lily, second daughter of David Rowledge, both of Cardiff. 317 DEATH. CHILD--On the 30th ulc., a* 41, Despenser-street, John Thomas Child, aged 78 years. CONWAY.—On the 2nd inst., at the Moorland. Hotel, Cardifl, Lawrence Edward, dearly beloved husband of Eliza Conway, aged 49 year*. DAVIE S.—On September 3rd, at Treherbert, Dd, Davies, late of Clyu Glas. Porthyrhyd. Llanwrda. DOWNING-—Oaf Thursday, September 1st, at Scar- borough, Francis Downing, mechanical engineer, Lewis Merthyr Collieries, Hafod. GARDNER.—On the 3rd September, at Pencaerau Neath (two days before the iSth anniversary ot bis birthday), Basil Sidney, second son of Alfred Sidney aud Emily Mary Gardner. 837 HARRIS.—John Russell (late of Ely), after brief ill- ness, on September 3rd, at 5.30 a.m., at 250, Cow- bridge-road. JAMES.—On Saturday, September 3rd, at Abercarn House. Abercarn, Phineas James J.P., agent to the Llanover Estates, iged 79. Deeply regretted. JENKINS.—On the 31st of August, at Gelli Draw Farm, neatr Pontypridd, Elizabeth Jenkins, aged 13, daughter of Mr J. Jenkins and the late Mrs Mary Aim Jenkins. JONES.—On the 4th inst., at 74, Cathedral-road, Cardiff (the residence of Thomas Braithwaite), Sarah, relict of the Rev. William H. Jones, Rector of Ckcaenog,North Wales. SiRKHOUSE.—On the 3rd inst., at Penyrhadwy, Vavjior, Brecosahire. Herbert Kirkhouse, late of Tylorstown, and also of Hazelwood, Cardiff, in his 73rd year. KNAPP.—On August 31st. at his residence, 11, David- straet, Alexandra Docks. Newport, Alfred Knapp. LLOYD.Ou the 23th ult., James Lloyd, Builder, Lower Vaynor-road, Cefn. MOBfiAN.—Died at the Post Office, Boverton, » Gwenllian Morgswj, widow of the late John Mor- gan, of Petexston (who died at Novia Scotia), daughter of the late Rev. Morgan Morgan, MORGAN.—August 29th, George, the; dearly beloved fcoSjjand of Mary Morgan, 30, Sapphire-street. PIJGH.—On Sspt 1st, at No. 3, Danygarth, Tal- garth, Mary AEU, wife of John Pnch, aged 44 years. 5AWTON.—On September Ist, Mabel Alice, beloved d"xh,ter of William Henry; and Emily Frances Tawton, aeed 17. V"IMIAHS.-At 20. Bridge-etreet, Llandaff, on September 2nd, Hubert John, the beloved son of W. Geo. and Sarah Williams. 706

MTWTORT O F F I C E S of the SODTH," T¡ES DAILY NEWS, 16, 'CrE' 3TREE' £ » I DELICIOUS, Wholosom-e & P-P-freshih9- TWO NEW SERIALS BY FAMOUS WRITERS, We shall shortly commence the publi. cation of two new Powerful Stories of sterling interest by vxU-knoum writers. The titles are Graven Fortune," By Fred. M. Whitet and Who Giveth This Woman 1" By William Le Queuz. In addition the weekly complete story will be continued, and for these the ser- vices of all the leading writers of fiction háve been secured.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 199J,. A WELSH NATIONAL LIBRARY. All Welshmen are agreed that there should be a National Library for the col- lection and housing, for the use of stu- I dents, Welsh books, whether printed in Wales, written by Welshmen, or referring to Welsh topics, and that these, with all the literary remains of the centuries, should be gathered together in one com- plete collection where the people of W ales might refer to them and use them to the greatest advantage and with the greatest freedom. There are two great and per. plexing questions: the place for the Library and the means for creating it, and then maintaining it as a national institution should be maintined. The subject was dis- cussed at the meetings of the Cymmro. dorion section of the National Eisteddfod on Monday, introduced by Sir John Williams, who dealt with the question exhaustively, and indicated that the Library should be established in some quiet place apart from the noisy town. But surely this is a mistake, for a National Library should be situated where it will be of most use to the greatest possible number and in every way the town con. tains the advantages. There is no secret about Sir John's intentions or that he was referring to Aberystwyth, and that to this town will go the Peniarth MSS., and at the meeting Sir Marchant Williams said where the Peniarth MSS. went there, would be the National Library of Wales. Will this huge blunder be made ? And is. it such a foregone conclusion ? To argue, as was done at this Cymmrodorion meet-, ing, tbe British Museum should be moved from tho stream of population and life to the quietude of Oxford or Cambridge, where the imaginary student could pursue his studies in an imaginary way, whilst the great masses of the people, who are, after all, the real users of a Library, and the genuine students to whom a Library would be helpful, will have to go on their way without the aid of a National Library for the simple reason that it has been mis- takenly placed out of the stream of life and work. It is worth noting, too, that at Cardiff, which is the centre of so large a proportion of the population (of Wales, I there exists a nucleus of a National Library, already properly catalogued, and at the service of the general public. And further than containing a wonderful range of Welsh books, rare manuscripts, and books about Wales, it has also a worthy home and a general collection of English and general literature which goes to the making up of a real, practical; and helpful National Library such as would be of first. rate assistance to any student. The Sales- bury Library is also here, and to seek to establish a National Library elsewhere, and out of the stream of life and away from the population, would be to destroy the usefulness of the Library and weaken Wales once more by dividing up into many small things what should be one and truly national.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The National Eisteddfod provides the one platform in the Principality at which men of all parties and religions may meet in friendliness and with a common interest and pride. For the time being there is no talk of Education Acts, of Passive Resist. ance, of revolution. The Church leader and fighter sits down with the Radical leader. Political and religious strife may lie all before us in Wales, but for this week the National Eisteddfod is the peacemaker and the common ground upon which Welshmen meet, with one end in view, and that the literary, musical, and industrial advancement of Wales. The meetings at Rhyl have been characterised by every feature of success, save at a few of the meetings, when there has been noticed a poor attendance and an absence of that old-time enthusiasm for the institution' which used to characterise the National." Experienced Eisteddfodwyr are asking whether a sad change has not come over the scene, for at the present day only the big choral competitions serve to bring into the pavilion the huge crowds which have marked the popularity and success of the institution. There are others more pessi- mistic who declare that already the fes. tival has changed with the changing times and that the national gathering is fast passing into a huge competitive gathering. The Eisteddfod has done its work in several phases of its old-time activity. It ia no longer the great educational insti- tution that it once was, a fact which should be recognised with pleasure. The best mind and intellect in Wales is no longer centred upon acknowledgment and distinction at the National Eisteddfod, but at the Colleges of the University. The sphere of activities and opportunities for advancement have been broadened in the Principality, and compared with the present day distinctions and prizes in the battle of life the medal and ribbon and prize and honour of the Eisteddfod are small indeed, There can be no doubt that the yearly gatherings will suffer a still greater change as the present generation comes into control, despite the present efforts of the Pan-Celtic Association to introduce and amplify the picturesqueness and quaintness of the proceedings. On this question there are many opinions, and the changes are viewed with varying feelings, but the fact is incontrovertible that the I' National Institution has passed,, and is still passing, through a period of many changes, brought about by the improved I' educational advantages which the youth of the Principality now enjoy. The Eis- I teddfod is no longer the centre and the inspiration of the intellectual life of Wales-

The Folk Song Society is doing a really excellent work in collecting old ballads and songs which are fast disappear- ing for ever with the old folks who used them. It is realiy surprising what a num- ber of songs and ballads with special tones I of the own have come down to US Whilst many more of course have been entirely lost. The old Folk Songs were memorised from the singers and very rarely saw the dignity of a written copy. Thus it is im- portant that the work of collection should be done, and there is some difficulty in taking down the tunes as well as the words I from the old folks who still sing them or remember them from their early days. The annual report of the Folk Song Society, which has its office at 84, Carlisle Mansions, Victoria-street, S.W., is encouraging read- r ing, whilst the last issue of the journal I contains a really fine collection of Folk Songs with the music. These have been taken from the collection of one of the t members, but there are also given songs I which were sung in the recent competitions organised in connection with the Kendal and Frome Festival. The work «of the English Folk Song Society should appeal, with special interest to Welshmen. with special interest to Welshmen.

1 When the choral competitions have been concluded at Rhyl, another musical gather- ing will be drawing near, at which the lover of music may sit and enjoy music in its highest forms without the excitement of competition and the anxiety about the judge's award. The charm of a musical festival is its freedom from the anxieties and worries with the unprofitable excite- ments of the competitive gathering. There ¡ are friends of music and of Wales who question the value of the competitive I gatherings for the advancement of music in Wales, but we will not even attempt to discuss this phase of the subject, but state that only by the study of complete works, and the opportunity for hearing the best music performed in the highest manner can we hope to make sensible progress as a music-loving nation. In little more than a week's time the Cardiff Triennial Festival will be in full swing with its eight con- certs in four days, a feast and revel of music. A choir of 270 voices and an orchestra of 80 picked performers, under the conductorship of Dr. Cowen, should be an attraction to every one in South Wale3 who professes a love for music, and it should be an irresistible inducement to attend one or more of the eight concerts. Choral and instrumental music of the highest kind will be performed and of such 11 a character and in such a manner that is only possible on rare occasions when a festival of this magnitude is held. The programme is of the most varied and attractive character and should appeal to all. Several novelties have been provided and Wales will be represented by a new work composed by Mr Harry Evans, who will conduct the performance of St. Garmon." Everything points to an artistic success, and it only remains for South Wales to give the festival adequate. support and thus place on a sound basis the fiest established Triennial Musical Festival in Wales.

YE OLDE GREENE. Newport Saturday Night Row. At the Newport Police Court on Monday a labourer was fined for assaulting another man near the Old Green dnrinft a general row on Saturday night, described in Tuesday's issue under the heading ,v Parting of the Roads." This row was followed by another disturbance in the same locality, in which Corporal Hugh Gil- bery, R.F.A., was assaulted by several men. Gilbery, a well set-nr soldier, and a native of Newport, who wore two South African medals, told the magistrates that whilst on police dnty near the Old Green on Saturday night, at about 11 o'clock, William Holland, a labourer with a bad record, accosted and assaulted him without the slightest provocation. Witness had to defend himself agaicst the attacks of prisoner and three or four other men, and used his stick. They followed him into another street, and defen- dant threatened to tear his liver out, He again assaulted witness, who threw him to the eround, and a constable came up. Replying to prisoner, witness admitted that he knocked him (prisoner) down, and that afterwards he said he was very sorry if he had struck the wrong man. Witness, however, explained to the magistrates that this was a bit of diplomacy, as he was surrounded at the time by four ox five of prisoner's friends. SnbsequentW he took out a summons against pri- soner. Several witnesses were called on both sides, the defence being that the corporal first strack the prisoner. As Holland had not been before the Court for four years he was fined 21s or one month.

ARRESTED IN CARDIFF. Alleged Theft from Fellow-Lodger. Wm. Jones, collier, of Tonypandy, was sum- moned at Pontypridd Police Court on Wednes- day for steal ing a £ 2 10s. Patrick Frawley stated that he was lodging in Kenry-street, Tonypandv, and that the defendant went to lodge there on the 27th of August. The next morning they ware standing together at the front door, and as the result of a. conversation the prosecutor took two sovereigns and a half sovereign from hia pocket to look at. The next day he placed them in his purse, which be left in his trousers in his bed- room. The following morning they were missing, together with the accused. P.C. Baker received him into custody from the Cardiff police. The defendant pleaded not guilty, and was coonntttad for trial to the Quarter Sessions. -A-

BAILIFF'S SECOND CALL. A charge of removing goods to avoid a distress was preferred against William Watkizu, collier, of Llantrisant-road, at Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday. Mr D. Roberts. Rosaer mosecuted for Mr Samuel Hibbert, who stated that the defendant owed C9 4s for rent. On the 25th ult. a Cardiff man was instructed to levy distress, and when be went to the house he found furni- ture of the value of aboat JE15, but the next time the bailiff went there the furniture, including a piano, had been removed. A neighbour stated that one night she beard a noise as if furniture waa being moved in the accused's house. The Clerk said the Bench would have to be satisfied that the defendant was a party to removing the goods, and the case was adjourned for a week.

CARDIFF MAN CHARGED AT PLYMOUTH At Plymouth Police Court on Tuesday James Albert Morton, a fiph packer, giving an address at Alice-street, Cardiff, was charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and family, thereby allowing them to become chargeable to the Plymonth Union. The case had been re- manded in order to ascertain if prisoner's brothers would be willing to pay anything. They were not, however, willing to do so. Morton said that if the Bench would allow him he would give up the woman ho was iiving with and go back to his wife and try and lead a better life. The magistrates pointed out that he made each a promise once before when appearing on a similar charge. They described his conduct as disgrace- ful, and sentenced him to one month's imprison- ment with bard labour. .e.

LADY SANDWICH-MEN,1' A Iioudon chysician's rather startling sugges- tion that philanthropic ladiesahoold appear with sandwich boards warning inexperienced mothers against mistakes in infant feeding suggests a nove) occupation for women. The lady "sandwich- man would certainly attract attention but some ladies do that already. 1 haveeertainly," said a Bristol lady, "received more attention than I desired. People made remarks about me as I pasesd. I was called a walking ghost,' my face was so pale and thin from anaemia. I had very poor blood. Food seemed to do me no good. My head ached, and I felt tired-after the least exertion. My father thought I was going into a consumption, After many years of illness a friend recom- mended me to tr> Dr. Williams' pink piUs for pale people. The first box certainly made me better, and after the second box there was a marked improvement. I felt stronger, and was less easily tired. Colour commenced to come into my face—a sure sign that the pills were making new blood—and my friends noticed the change for the better. I continued the coarse and I cannot remember when I was so healthy I before. I work well, eat well, and sleep well." The speaker was Mrs Therne, 106, St. Mark's- road, Bristol. Dr. Williams' pink pills cured her because they made now blood. Whatever dis- eases arise from too little blood, or blood that lacta richness and purity, they can care, just as surely as food cures hunger. The genuine pills always bear Dr. Williams' name, and substitutes are useless and fraudulent. Dr. Williams' medi-, cine co. willeendabox poet iree for two shiKings and nmaneace to any address. It is by making new blood that they cure ansemia, bile, can- sumption, indigestion, St. Vitus' dance it is by making pure blood that they cure rheumatism, kidney disease, eczema, and all skin troubles. They give strength to everyone, ospecrallv to women, who know why they need new blood more often than their husbands and brothers.

At a meeting of the governori) of Tredegar County School on Monday, Mr C. Dauncey pre- siding, scholarships were awarded 1Javld Ivor Jones, Georgetown School; Liomi1 Rosenbaum, Eajd-streat Clifford J. Lewis; Blackwood; Ada Williams, Georgetown John Par old Jones, Eai]-street: Agues Davies, GooiSetOWn and .¿"< I

MONMOUTHSHIRE. POISONOUS AND BITTER" REMARKS. Important Appointments Made. j At Wednesday's meeting of the Monmouthshire J Education Committee, Alderman J. R. Jacob f presiding, the Emergency Sub Committee recom- mended that Mr C. Dauncey, solicitor, Tredegar, be appointed secretary and legal adviser to the -committee at a salary of £ 300 per annum, and that he be appointed clerk to the managers of the following groups of schools :-Bedwellty, 1£150 per annum Tredegar, £150 per annum Nantyglo and Blaina, £100 per annum total I salary, E700 per annum. Mr Jacob pointed out that inasmuch as Mr Dauncey was receiving £,527 as his average emolu- ¡ ments for legal services to the Bedwellty, Llan. gynider. and Machen School Boards, it would be a matter of considerable economy to offer him the appointment rather than pay him the com- pensation he would be entitled to if he-did not receive it. He had no ill-feeling or animus i I agaInst. Mr Guatard, the present clerk of the Conncil, but would point out that be was already engaged by them to give his whole time to his present duties. He also objected to one person holding several apDOintmeots. Mr Gustard was already receiving jEl,200 a year, with extras, from the County Council aod be thought he was one of the best paid officials in the county. More than this he did not think that Mr Gustard had had the neceasa.ry experience in these matters, while, on the other hand, Mr Dauncey had had 20 years' experience in administrating Education Acts, and could be considered an expert in these matters. Alderman J. Daniel, Pontypool. seconded. Mr J. O, Marsh, Abergavenny, said the salary offered for being clerk to the managers of groups of provided schools was unreasonable when com- pared with what they were offering in other dis- tricts. It was on a basis of S12 per achcol, while, other clerks were paid S,5 10s per school. Alderman S. N. Jones, Abertillery, agreed that the salary was unreasonable. He thought that Alderman Jacob had been specially retained to advocate Mr Dauncey's claims and bad deemed it necessary to boom Mr Danncey at the expense of making disparaging remarks of Mr Guatard. He did not think that Mr Dauncey had had any experience as far as the Welsh policy was con- cerned. The Rev. T. G. James, Rogerstone, charac- terised Mr Jones's remarks as poisonous and bitter. They were disgraceful and ought to be withdrawn. Councillor Parry, Caerleon, said he was amazed that they could offer such an in- sult to Mr Gnstard, who had been their clerk since tbe Council was formed. There was no one present who would say that he had in any way been partial one way or another. Mr Jacob had said that it wonld be economy to appoint Mr Dauncey, but he-denied this, and urged that the ratepayers would not save one penny. It so happened that Mr Gnstard was not of the same political views as the majority on the Council and was not a Free Chnrchman. and he was sorry that he was now to be punished for this. To appoint Mr Dauncey would break the harmony which had always existed amongst the officials. They did not want another expert as they had experts in all their educational branches. Alderman Jacob, in responding, said be treated with sublime indifference the remarks of Alderman S. N. Jones. Far from being re- tained to advocate Mr Dauncey's-daims he had not spoken to him on thequestioa. (llear, hear.) After fnrther discussion 24 voted for Mr Dauncey, 7 for Mr Gustard, 4 being neutral. On the motion of Alderman Grove, Newport, seconded by Councillor W. P. James, Aber- syohan, it was resolved that Mr Gustard be paid 100 guineas for services rendered up to the appointed day in connection with the Education Act, 1902, and that Mr F. Rawlings be paid 20 guineas for extra workin connection therewith. 'The committee also reeommended that the fol- lowing clerks to present School Boards be offered posts thus;-Bedwas Group-W. Wade, New- port, R50 per annum Abersychan, Risca, and Rogerstone Group—T. S, Edwards, Newport, £ 180 per annum; Eastern Valleys Group-H. Bytbway. Pontypool, JE210 per annnm; Aber- gavenny Gronp-F. B. Gabb, JE50 per annam Monmouth Group-B. n. Deakin. £ 50 per annnm Chepstow Grollp- J. W. Stanton,jSO per annum, This was agreed to conditionally that the duties include prosecutions for non- attendance at schools. Alderman S. N. Jones's motion as to the ap- pointment of a superintendent school attendance officer was, with other matters, referred to the Emergency Committee. Correspondence waa read as to whether Mr W. Roberts, head teacher, Nantygio, was qualified to sit as school manager, and the committee de- cided to consult the Education Department on the subject.

CARDIFF. Borough's Financial Requirements. The Cardiff Education (Provisional) Com- mittee on Wadniisdav passed a number of reso- lutions bearing on the financial side of thetfrworfe. Phe Chairman (Mr Sidney Robinson) explained that the late School Board were in funds, there being a floating balance of il2,000, if the precept was paid up.. With regard to elementary education, the committee resolved That, having regard to the cost of elementary education in previous year3, the-Council be desired to provide from the rates the sum of £ 28,000 in respect of the period eniing March 31, 1905." With regard to higher education, which in- cluded the school of science, pupil teachers' school, and evening classes, it was resolved that the Council bo desired to provide for the sum of £2,000 from the rates for the same period. In the matter of intermediate education, the following resolution was passed:—" That, having regard to the provision of the scheme whereby the sum produced in each year by a Ad rate raised under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act is payable to the governing body, which provision remains unaffected by the Education Act of 1902, except that the Corporation assumes the duties and liabilities of the governing body, no special provision is required to be made for the purpose of Welsh intermediate education, the Jd rate being raised as before." Mr F. J. Beavan explained that the object of the latter resolution was to put on record that they were now going to raise the regular id rate and nothing more. MOUNTAIN ASH AND THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. At the ordinary meeting of the Mountain Ash Education Committee, beld ontuesday, Mr D. Rogers in the chair, a letter was read from the Board of Education stating that they had, sub- ject to some slight modification, passed plans for the proposed now Catholic Seboolft for 107 children in the mixed department and 76 in the infants' department. This led to a long dis- cussion, Mr John Powell and others protesting against the action of the Board of Education in passing these plans against the protest of that committee. It was resolved unanimously that the opinion of counset be :aken as to whether the action of the Board of Education was legal, with the view, if necessary, of taking further action in the matter. A copy of a letter from the Rev. Father Irvine to the Board of Education was read, in the course of which he said that the Education Committee had not paid them any portion of the grant. It was explained that the committee bad sent the rev. father a cheque on account of the grant, which he declined to accept, and the clerk was instructed to send this information to tne Board of Educa- tion. New Director of Education, At a meeting of the Mountain Ash District Council on Tuesday, Ml Alfred Morgan, the senior teacher under the Mountain Ash Eqnca- tion Committee, who had been in the service of the old School Board for 22 years, was appointed director of education for Mountain Ash ac a salary of JE260 a year, in place of Mr S. Shipton, re- eigned. Mr Augustus Kent was appointed head teacher of the preparatory classes for instructing pupils previous to their becoming pupil teachers. BARRY ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL The Rev. Ben Evaas, the chairman, presided over a meeting of the Barry Education Commit- tee on Tuesday, when the Board of Education wrote stating that the sites for schools at Glad- stone-road and High-street appeared to them to be satisfactory, but they were unable to give for- mal approval to the plans until the period fixed by the notices issued on July 15th had elapsed without any objection to the respective schemes having been made and sustained. The Rev. T. Pandy John moved that inaa much as the managers of St. Helen's Roman Catholic School had declined to accept tho offer of the Council to rent their schools for secular instruction purposes^ notices be tendered to the staff engaged at the school, and that the mana- gers be informed that the Council will not be responsible for the present salaries paid to the staff, and that the managers be given one month' notice of this intention. Mr Gwyn Morris, in seconding, said that he thought it matter for great regret that they could not conduct educational matters in the town without dissension and religious differences aris- ing. The passing of the resolution really meant the restoration of the school to the position it occupied before the passing of the Act. Councillor Milward, in opposition, declared it I to be dishonest to take money from Roman Catholics withont giving anything in return. The Council were about to spend £14,000 on new schools, while the Catholics had provided their own schools. He moved as an amendment that they receive the refusal of the managers with great pleasure. Councillor D. Lloyd seconded, and the Chairman having spoken in favour of the resolution itwascarriert by three votes to two. RISCA. At a meeting of the RisCR. School Board on Tuesday reference was made to the alleged un- fair manner in which tbe seats were allotted on Monmouthshire County Education Comaaiitee, ¡ the seats for the Abercarn district beidg 10, while those for the Risca district ware 8. Mr David Lewis proposed that the Risca School Board write to tho County Council calling attention to the matter. Mr Lewis said the constitution of this committee would allow Abercarn to swamp them entirely. Rev. T. Thomas (chairman) thought the-committee would rectify the matter. The lellolution-was carried unanimously. It was decided to have a special meeting on September 21st.

William Jones, ctwged at Mexthyr on Monday with being am absprf.ia from tbe 4th Battalion of t,ho Shropshire t ;ht Infefttryi W&s remanded for an escort.

-¡r- Forestry in Wales. $ CONFERENCE AT SWANSEA. NEEDS OF THE PRINCIPALITY, Hint to the County Councils. At the Guildhall, Swansea, on Wednesday afternoon a meeting of representatives of County Councils of Wales was beld for the purpose of further considering the question of establishing a School of Forestry in the Principality. Sir Charles E. G. Phillips (Pembrokeshire), the chairman appointed at the last meeting, pre- sided, and it was stated that ten of the counties of Wales, in addition to Monmouthshire, had appointed representatives. The following were the delegates appointed by the County Councils :— Merioneth—Messrs W. F. Jones, Corwen R. Richards, Llanbedr and J. Maethlon James, Towyn. Brecon—Messrs S. H. Cowper Coles, Crick- howell M. P. Jones, Llangynidr and W.T. Miller, Forest Lodge, Brecon. Glamorgan—Lord Aberdare Messrs J. Blandy Jenkins, Danbaran; and O. H. Jones, Fonmon Castle. Carmarthen—Messrs Scourfield, Whitland, and Jones, Laugharne. Cardigansbire-Sir Marteine O. M. Lloyd, Rait., Llandyssil, and Mr John C. Harford, Lampeter. Monmouthshire—Lord Tredegar and Mr A. A. Williams, Pontypool. Denbigh—Mr Gomer Roberta, HancUdan. near Ruthin. Pembrokeshire—Earl Cawdor; Sir. Charles E. G. Philipps, Bart.. Picton Caatio; Messrs W. H. Walters. Broad Haven; E. Robinson, Boucath and W Rees Stokes, Tenby. Montgomery—Mr A. C. Humchreya-Owen, M.P. ;• Col. E. Pryce Jones, M.P.; the Earl of Powis and Mr J. B. Williams, Dolforgan Kerry. Flint—BA P. P. Pennant, St. Asaph Lord Kenyon; and Mr J. H. Warburton Lee, Whit- cbrroh, Salop. B&duorshire— Sir Powlett Milbank, Bart., Messis C. C. Rogers, Herafoidshiro A, E. Mor- gan, Llandrindod Welis Frank Edwards, M.P., J. R. Bache, Enighton R. Harding, Now' Radnor Captain J. M. Gibson-Watt, Rhayader. Of the above the following, in addition to the chairman, were present Messrs Edward Robin- son, Pembrokeshire; J. B. Williams, Mont- gomery Powell Jones, Breconsbire; Charlts Cotton Rogers, and Arthur E. Morgan, Rad- norshire and John Lewi9, Carmarthen. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said that its object was to'decide how best to advise the County Councils on a subject of great im- portance and interest to them, and it seemed to him that the best thing possible at the com- mencement was that he should call attention to what had been done on the subject so far by tho Government and the Board of Agriculture. In 18S5 a Select Uomfnittee of the House of Com- mons assembled, and was reappointed in 1886 j and 1887, and they prepared an elaborate report in which they came to three chief conclusions, I viz., that the art of forestry was much nog-) lected in Great Britain that there was a possi- ) mhtyof improvement and there was great necessity for the provision of better means of I education. On 20th February, 1902, a Depart- mental Committee was appointed and held six sittings for the purpose of taking evidence, and they examined witnesses of allclasaes connected with woodlands,importers of timber.and scientific men.,Thev quiteagreed with theconclnsions of the Parliamentary Committee, that there was atpre- seotan immense waste of land,and that the forest area could be largely extended. There was an area. of some 21.000,000 acres, a largo proportion of which could-be profitably afforested, and that afforestation would give employment to ten men, wbeiesheep farming would give employment to only one. They recommended that professors of forestry should be appointed at the Universities, and that practical demonstration areas should be set apart, and that lectures be given locally un.lor the auspices of the various County Councils. Since then an area had been set apart in the hisrh meadow forest land of the Forest of Dean. Now, it remained Sot them, as members of the County Councils to see what they were going to do to help on the work in South Wales. In reply to questions as to ways and means from Mr Rogers, the Chairman Baid he would i have no hesitation in advising that money avail- able for technical education could be voted by the Councils for the study of forestry. Mr P. Robinson said that what was wanted in Wales, was practical foresters—men who could be got to advise landowners as to the planting and care of their forest land. For this purpose a school should be established, and he believed that after the first five or six years such a school would be self-supnorting. There would be an enormous demand for trees and sbrubs, and they could with tbe cheap labour compete well for this trade. Ultimately a resolution was adopted requesting the members to urgeon their respective Councils the vast importance of the study, and practical application of forestry, viz.,—(a), Providing lectures, to be given at suitable centres (b), providing bursaries, enabling students to attend the lectures at the centres, and (c), that a cen- tra] school of forestry ba established with ex- ample plants of three or more acres, and demon- strating areas of suitable extent. That the necessary expense be dofrayed by the County Councils on the basis of the respective rateable values, the whole amount now asked for not to exceed £ 5,000. Mr Davies-George, who acted ashon. secretary, was requested to communicate what was being done to the Governmsnt Department with the view of contributions from the State.

SHETLAND PONIES BURNT. Extraordinary Railway Mishap. Three Shetland ponies which had been con- signed from Aberdeen to Llandrindod met with an extraordinary fate on Saturday last. By an oversight they were carried beyond their destina- tion. They were in a van with a top sliding door, which had been left open for ventilation, and in passing through Llanwrtyd Tunnel a/spark from the engine appears to have ignited tho straw in the van. In the courseof 20 minutes Llandovery was reached, and it was then found that the three ponies had been burnt to death.

THROUGH BELGIAN SPECTACLES. Game of Football Described. A Be]gian newspaper recently gave an account of a football match promoted by some English- men residing in Brussels. An extract from this account is worth reproducing as a means of help- ing us to see ourselves as othors see us :— The area is indicated by a row of flags. The ball is solemnly placed between the two camps. A vigorous kick announce? the beginning of the game. A number of young men are at once Been bustling one another about, and entangled with one another. As soon as one of tbe players, bruised and lacerated, seizes the ball, a mob pur- sues him, throws him over, buries him between a pile of arms and legs, and seizes by force the precious prey which the brave fellow presses to his heart. A curious effect is the grave silenco during the battle. These young gentlemen are careful not to look a^ if they were there for play. The frenzied and brutal strife last3 for more than an hoot. Many passers-by, noting the pitiable condition of the players, inquired if there had been an accident. No,' was tho reply, 1 it is only those English amusing themselves.'

MERTHYR AFFAIRS. Lighting—Libraries—Education. On Wednegdav at the meeting of the Mer- thyr Public Works Committee, presided over by Mr J. M. Berry, the Merthyr Gas Company in- timated that they would reduce their charges for lighting by Is 9d per lamp per annum, and extend the use of incandescent burners. At a meeting of the Free Library Committee, Mr J. M. Berry presiding, the Clerk reported that be had received a letter from the ownars of the Pan tanas Estate that they were prepared to grant a site to the Council for the free library at Treharris. Pursuantly negotiations are proceed- ing to acquire a, present underlease which affects the site. Tb3 School Management Committee subse- quently held an adjourned meeting under the chairmanship of the Rev. Jacob Jones. It was reported that tho teacher of the Merthyr Schools had not sent the girls to attend tbe cookery classes because she had not had the consent of the managers. It was resolved to communicate with the managers of the school on the subject. <I.

AFFILIATION CASE AT CAERPHILLY. At the Caerphilly Police Court on Tuesday aftarnoon Jos. Greenbergh was summoned by Hannah Perrott (18), of 4, Station-street, LIan- bradacb, to show cause, etc. Mr Harold Hoyd appeared for the complainant, and Mr Daniel Evans defended. Tho evidence of the prosecutor showed that pho first met the dofendant about March of 1903. They went out for a walk and intimacy took place. This was repeated during subsequent walks, and on one occasion in the shop which her mother kopt. On December 28th last she gave birth to a child, and it was not until then that she knew the defendant was a married man. Subsequently the defendant said he would pay the. expenses of the midwife, and also gave her a number of articles for the child, and a sum of 28 6d, and promised farther pay- ment. Examined as to whether she.was sure that defendant was in the district in March of 1903, witness adhered to her statement. Other evidence haviug been given, the bench dismissed the case for want of cocroborativeevidenco,

BAD HEADS ON SUNDAY. Several men appeared at the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday charged with being illegally present on licensed premises at Llantwit Vardre, Rhydfelen, and Hawthorn on a recent Sunday. Various excuses for being present were given to the police, two men found together stating that thev had a drop too much to drink t^ie previous nigtit and that their beads were bad. (Laughter). Fines ranging from 10s were made.

GOUT AND RHEUMATISM, A martyr to gout and rheumatism for years has been quite cored by a simple and inexpensive remedy, and he will communicate particulars of same to any sufferer on receipt of address.— Apply Captain Hardiman, 41, King EdWttrd- atdenai, Acton Hill, Londoo, W.

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION. Leeds, Tuesday.The second Bitting of the Trade Union Congress was beld to-day at the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mr Richard j Ball, M.P. There was again a full attendance of delegates, and among tho visitors were Lady Dilko, Mis3 Tuckwell, Sir John Gorat. M.P., Mr J. Burnett (Board of Trade), etc. Mr Bell, who was heartily cheered, delivered his presidential address. lie said he welcomed the delegates to this the thirty-eeventh annual congress of the Trade Unions of the United King- dom, and eauecinHy did he welcome the return of their friends of the Northumberland Miners' Association. (Hear, hear.) By the time they met I again he heartily invited all societies now out- 1 side to join hands with them in the movement at this the most important and critical period in ) the history of their congress. (Hear, bear.) 5 The Government continued their military i operations in Somaliland, and up to last i month their peaceful mission in Tibet was j in progress. In both places many lives were j sacrificed, and money had beeu squandered, j towards which an additional tax of 2d per pound had been put on tea, in addition to the taxes I piled on during tbe South African war being retained. The Government, however, had not done anything with a view to putting an end to the massacres and outrages in Macedonia, and it was certainly a disgrace to the diplomacy of the combined nations that no movement had been made in the matter. Evidently there were no gold mines there, or action would have been I taken long ago. The Parliamentary Committee had been very active in connection with the deplorable business of the importa- tion of Chinese labour into South Africa, with which the country was equally disgusted. The Government had from the com- mencement to the end deceived both Parliament and the country in regard to this matter. They must have had the employment of Chinese in view when they went to war with the Transvaal. Social legislation had not founda very prominent place in the programme and work of the Govern- ment. Lord Hugh Cecil had described the function of the Conservatives as being defensive, not aggresive. They had well carried out that policy. It had been the defence of property and capital right through. Labour, therefore, mast arrange to defend itself. Having reviewed the Education and Licensing Acts tbe President pro- ceeded that it had been said by a president of a Licensing Victrallers' Association that the Government would not go against the trade, for they put them in power, and if they treat us properly we will keep them there,but if they do not we will chuck them out." That was the brewers' big revolver which they held at the Prime Minis- ter's head. Working men must load the:rs and present it in a similar way. (Cheers.) There- port of the Departmental Committee which con- sidered the subject of the Workmen's Compensa- tion Act. was now ready. It that report there were many important and valuable recommenda- tions which, if adopted, would greatly improve the Act as at present existing. The question of the hotter housing of the people was of insufficient importance to receive the attention of a Govern- ment who had so many friends and interests to aerF6; and therefore practically nothing had been done. The Parliamentary Committee had re- commended that local authorities be empowered to provide meals for hungry school children. All these subjects affected the welfare of their fellow toilers, and the time had arrived when congress should determine to accomplish some of the im- provements advocated. This could be done if they united their efforts in returning men to Par- liament who would undertake to do so. (Hear, here.) The Taff Vale decision had played a very active part sines their last congress. The South Wales Miners' Federation had been hit to the sum of over £57,000: The Yorkshire Miners' Federation in the Denaby Main case had been hit still harder, and there had been several other minor cases. Under all these disabilities from which Trade Unionistsauffered, brought about through a policy newly and recently adopted by the judees, the Prime Minister and the Govern- ment remained quiescent. For all these pressing questions the remedy recommended was tbe Birmingham fiscal reform scheme,, which was with great difficulty kept to the front in the country by the aid of the splendid efforts of that wily statesman, Mr Joseph Chamberlain. He, however, did not -ieem to be able to convince many working men that bytaxingthoirfood they would be able to get more of it, or that by protective tariffs and keeping out that which was ostensibly raw material to some industry or other they I would be able togel- more employment and higher wages. In conclusion, he urged all Trade Unionists to buckle on their aimour ana be determined to guard their interests and protect their rights, and not remain indifferent" to the actions of unjust a.nd confiscatory" persons. It was useless to hope that theybould get the Prime Minister as an ally, and therefore as they put the Government into power lot them determine to chuck 'em out," and tell the Government of to-morrow that the needs of the people iiad been too long neglected. We moat con- tinue with our noble work of ameliorating the conditions of employment of our fellow toilers of protecting their lives and limbs in their employ- ment, of securing compensation for all who are maimed or killed at their work, of improving the conditions of their homes and surroundings, of securing the best system of education for our children, so that the nation can have the service of its best brains, of promoting temperance amongst our class, of securing for our worn-out industrial warriors a well-deserved retiring allow- ance. so that their last days might be brighter and happier, and of prompting the principles of peace between all nations and tbe brotherhood of all men. All these subjects will during the iveek receive your consideration, and may God guidG your deliberations so that your decisions may be a power and influence for the good of all mankind." (Cheers.) Mr Hornidge (Leicester) said there was not a sentenco in the address which the congress would not emphasise, and he proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the president, Mr Matkin (Liverpool) seconded the vote, which was supported by Mr Abraham, M.P., and unanimously accorded. The Parliamentary Committee's Report. The report of the Parliamentary Com- mittee was then submitted, and the para- graphs considered seriatim. There was no discussion until the subject of the wages of Government workers was reached, and on this several delegates complained that the Parliamentary Committee had noc properly assisted them in carrying out the resolutions of previous congresses. Mr Newall (London) asked whether Mr Burns was present when the Labour group of members drew up the resolution. Mr Shackleton, M.P. No, he is not a member of the Labour group, and therofore we cannot recognise him. The subject then dropped.

TROUBLE AT FERNDALE. The King as Peacemaker. LEEDS, Wednesday. The Trade Union Congress resumed at the Town Hall to day. under the presidency of Mr Richard BeU, M.P. International Representation. Mr Tillett (London) moved a resolution in- structing the Parliamentary Committee to invite representatives of international Trade Unionism to each Trade Congress, and that representatives be sent to international conferences of tbe con- gresses. Mr Stead man (London) opposed, and the reso- lution was defeated by 246 t9 83. Unpaid Sunday Labour. Mr Challener (Doncaster Railway Clerks) moved a resolution calling upon all railway companies to pay their clerks for extra. duty performed in the booking offices on Sundays. At present it was the practice of many of the leading railways in Great Britain torequirecterksto work on Sundays without any payment. The resolution was unanimously agreed to. Ferndale Dispute. Mr Brace, the chairman of the General Por- poses Committee, made a statement in reference to a dispute between Trade Unionists and the V?prndale Co-operative Stores. He said the reso- lution originally submitted by the Shop Assist- ants Union was quite within the standing order. It was as follows That this congrea3 deplores the action of the Trade Unirfh mem- bers of the Committee of Management of the Ferndale Co-operative Storoa who took the places of the shop assistants out on strike, and further instructs the Par- liamentary Committee to take such steps as may be possibto to prevent the repetition of conflicts between Trade Unionists and Co-onerative Stores Committeeacomposad of Trade Unionists." It must be distinctly understood that the General Purposes Committee had not gone into the merits of the dispute, but simply asked for the instructions of the congress. Tho President inquired whether the subject should be inquired into by tbe congress aa a whole or referred to the consideration of tbe General Purposes Committee. It was resolved to adopt the latter course. Mr Brace subsequently reported that the Gen- era] Purposes Committee bad passed the follow- ing resolution The General Purposes Com- mittee having considered the dispute between [ the Ferndale Co-operative Stores Committee and the memberB of the Shop Assistants' Union reo commend that tbe Parliamentary Committee have a conference with the representatives of tho Co-operative Union to deviae, it possible, some scheme to prevent in future such conflicts be- tween the Co-operative Stores Committees and their employees." This was'agreed to. Old Age tensions. Mr Steadman (London Barge Builders) moved —" Thi3 congress [strongly urges upon the Gov- ernment the necessity of establishing i, national system of old age pensions, which shall bo universal in its application to all citizens (men and women) on attaining the age of 60 years (or incapacitated from following their employment), the nsnsion to be at the rate of at least 5s per week, and the entire cost of such scheme to be contributed by means of Imperial taxation and that in the case of dependent blind persons the age limit shall be inoperative." The resolution waa unanimously adopted. Hours of Labour. Mr J. R. Clynes (Oldham Gasworkera) moved, and Mr J. T. Macpherson (Norton-on-Tees I Smelters) seconded, a resolution calling for a legal eight hoars day in ail trades and occupa- tions in the United Kingdom, the question to be I made a teat at all Parliamentary and muoici. I pal eklns. The resolution was carried unaai-" mouslj Delegates. '&ding orders having been suspended, the Plein and other delegates were allowed to address^ o V TI? ~tj r iiyan said if they in England had tneir J.an tje tjecia;0ll the Americana had tha *t|JciCn of which most of those pre sent had bea If ? liritisli had their pig. tailed compe.jg in South Africa the Americana had to take ir■•.lcconDt Agumaldo and his tili- pinos. it hai;^een Balcj III some quarters wheu Admiral Dowe^Jjk tbe old Spanjgh bulks with his first-class elers tbat it was not done solely for tbe benefit ola American psople, and they were beginning tnd out that there appeared to have been some,roDH(| for the suggestion. (Cheers.) The President ived a vote of thanks to tha two speakers on belf of the congress, and prQr sented each with a watch. The congress adjoi^j

Arsenic Found in the Bod> Before the St. Helen's magistrates on Monday Joseph Burndred and his wife, Ellen Burnoed, were charged with the wilful murder of Saah Anne Jones, their adonted daughter, as report d. The body was exhumed on August 20th, a fot- night after burial, and a Liveinool analytic^ chemist gave evidence to the effect that be fouul considerable quantities of arsenic in the stomach, intestines, liver, and kidneys, sufficient in his opinion to cause deah. The accused, who when charged said they knew nothing about the girl's death, were remanded for eight days.

ANOTHER ARREST. Sensational developments took place on Satur- day morning at St. Helen's in connection with the death of Sarah Ann Jones, whose body was ex- humed a week ago. Her foster father, Joseph Burndred, of South John-street, was arrested and charged with wilful murder. Mrs Burndred, who attempted to commit suicide wben she learned of the exhumation, is in Walton Gaol, and she also will be charged with wilful murder. The event has occasioned a great sefisation in the town.

ANOTHER EXHUMATION. On Tuesday another body has been exhumed in connection with the alleged poisonings at St. Helen's. It is that of Joseph Burndred, aged three months, who died on September 7tb, 1900, and was buried in St. Helen's Cemetery. Coroner Bridhouse was present at tbe exhumation, and subsequently Dr. Unaworth made a post-mortem examina.tion, removing the internal organs for analysis.

BODY BURIED FOUR YEARS AGO. An inquest was opened at St. Helen's on Wednesday on the exhumed body of the child of Joseph and Ellen Burndred, who stand charged with murdering by poison a Workhouse girl named Jcnes. The body of the child, which died in 1900 when three months old, was exhumed on Tuesday, and the remains will bo analysed. Evidence relating to the exhumation was given and the inquiry was adjourned pending the analyst's report.,

LADY'S BODY FOUND. Gems and Money on a Corpse. On Sunday evening efforts were being made by tho police to establish the identity of a lady whoso mutilated body was found on Saturday evening on tbe London and Brighton line between Bstteraea Pack and Grosvenor-road Stations. The tragic happening was brought to light through the door of a first class compartment of a train from Victoria being found open at Clapham Junccion. It is evident from the clothes that the lady was well to do. She was wearing a black fancy skirt, a black bodice with fancy white facing and a black picture hat with a large feathar. Three rlnga—oue of then, on the engagement finger—wore toned also a gold watch and chain, and a purse with money.

FACE PARTLY SHOT AWAY. Rifle Range Mishap. While a Liverpool Cadet Company was praC" tiding at Altcar Rifle Ranges on Saturday after- noon one ot them na.med Richard Hose was acci- dentally shot. He was ia a resting poeition,wltb his carbine standing beside him, when by some means it went off. The bullet passed through hia right cheek and then through his hrtt, just graz- ing the ttkull, He was removed to hospital in a serious condition, part of tha face being shot away.

BIG SHIPYARD FIRE. Early on Monday fire broke out in the exten" siye shipbaildng yard of Messrs D. and W. Hen' derson, Meadowside, Partick, Glasgow. As the flames originated in the joiners' shon and salf mills there waa practically no chance of the fire- men grappling with the burning building, whictt was destroyed. The (Su.ma.go is estimated £15,000. The finished woodwork of the AnchoC liner Caledonia and other steamers approaching launching stage was destroyed. A huge amount of woodwork and machinery was also burned.

THE FAIRY'S DILEMMA" AT CARDIFF THEATRE ROYAL. Neat Monday evening an exceptionally attr»c' tive and interesting engagement will be inauga' rated at Cardiff Theatre Royal, where Mr SilvaDf* Dauncey and Mr M. V. Leveaux will present J.JJ:t Arthur Bonrchier's company in Mr W, 6f Gilbert's highly successful and diverting domestic pantomime, The Fairy's Dilemma, with all the original scenery, properties au<* accossones used during the run of the piece tha Garrick Theatre, London, where this clc."et and brilliant extravaganza has recently had suc^ a successful run. Few pieces of recent hava been received with such acclamation greeted the return of Mr W. S. Gilbert in 111 moat whimsical mood after a 3ilence of ten year3' Just as ME Gilbert's humour is except by the one word Gilbertian," so Fairy's Dilemma" is indesciibable by aøÝ name yet applied to dramatic tion. It neither belongs to Poloni'09. tragedy, comedy-history, pastorai, comical, historical-past oral, .tragical-hist"1^ cal, tragical-comical-bistorical.pastoral, ace3f indivable or noem unlimited," but Gilbert himself has most hapnily described i'^ a domestic pantomime," The piece ha3 specially rehearsed by Mr Gilbert, and wi'l^J produced under the personal supervision of Boarchier. The incidental nin-ic has been cO lIØ posed and arranged by Mr Edmund llickett, { ballets and dances arranged by Mr Fred i A and the whole of the original scenery painted:^ ™ Mr Bruce Smith. Mr Bourchior has fur^ o( j had the assistance of Mr Whimsical Walked g ■ ■ Drury Lane Theatre, in certain details of I production. "The Fairy's Dilemma W'' ct,' I preceded each evening by acomic play in "pS I by Malcolm Watson,entitled "The Converse4 Jjj ■ of Nat Sturge," which was originally prod** K by Mr Bourchier, at His Majesty's Theatre. »• the beneht given to Mr Clement Scott, and 9 ;41 1 wards transferred to the evening bill and p' jp*1 in front of The Fahy's Dilemma aive(' Garrick. In addition to the eveningit,Vbe formances, there will be a matinee of Fairy's Dilemma" on Saturday. _4.

WOUNDED IN TIBET. The Secretary of State for India has the following telegiam from Lord AtoP^f' dated Gth September —" Tibet Condi c'0^' wounded officers—Major Lyle.23rd Sikh P'0 ^0 proceeded to India for England Lieut.jj0t^ Bowdeu Smith, 1st Battalion lioyal V°9ad0 and Captain Kelly, I.M.S., recovered duty: Lieutenant Mitchell, 23rd Sikh VlC> and Captain Young, I.M.S., doing well/'

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