The Cardiff Times

DEATH AT A CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION. On Tuesday afternoon, a man dropped dead on the platform of the Rhymney Railway Station, Cardiff. Deceased, who had just previously been talking to a woman and several other passengers, to whom he made no complaint, was seen to reel, and before assistance could be obtained he expired. Ascertaining that the deceased had no friends among the passengers, the railway authorities communicated with the police, and Constable Gregory conveyed the body to the Working-street mortuary. Nothing has been found on the body to lead to identifi- cation, the only things in his posses- sion being a clay pipe, some tobacco, and 6^2 d in copper. He is described as being 5ft. Sin. in height, about 40 years of age; of sallow complexion, with dark brown air and moustache, end dressed in brown Cardigan jacket, dark vest),, rjid light plaid trousers, with lace-up boots.

MR D. A. THOMAS, M.P., AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. Speech by Mr Atherley Jones, M.P. On Monday evening Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., accompanied by Mr Atherley Jones, M.P. for North Durham, addressed a well-attended ^ee^* ing at Saron Hall, Aberamman. Mr Trios. Howells (Hywel Cynon) presided. Mr HENRY DAVIES proposed, and Mr P. D. REES seconded, the following resolution :— That this meeting accepts the suggestion of the pre- sent Government with regard to free education, but declares its firm conviction that no measure will be satisfactory which does not provide popular control over the schools. Also, that this meeting is of opinion that Mr Parnell's conduct and the split in the Irish party is not a sufficient reason for throwing the Home Rule (Ireland) Bill overboard and further, rejoices in the hope of Mr Gladstone's life being spared to take the leadership of the Liberal party in future. Mr D. A. THOMAS, M.P., whose rising was the signal for continued applause, after a few intro- ductory remarks referred to the question of the disestablishment of the Church of England m Wales. He said that while he gladly acknow- ledged that the majority of the Welsh clergy were a zealous, hard-working lot of men, inspired with the highest motives, and that as a class they were very different from their predecessors of 40 years ago, or even less than that, this did not affect the question of disestablishment in any material degree. The progress which the Estab- lished Church had made in Wales was insignificant, and it was, indeed, doubtful whether it had kept pace with the growth of the popula- tion in Glamorganshire during the past 10 years. The Rhondda Valley was often put forward to show the growth which the Established Church had made. Speaking with a considerable know- ledge of the Rhondda Valley, he would be very much surprised to learn that the total sittings in all the churches in the valley would accommodate a titho of the population.or the increase that had taken place during the past three years. It was absurd to speak of such a denomination as the National Church. The instincts of the Welsh people were democratic, and Wales would never be wen over to a church where the appointment of ministers was in the hands of individuals- individuals often whose lives would not bear looking into, sometimes men of notoriously evil lives. No they might try and try again, but they would never make real progress in Wales so long as the Church was allied to the State, and their efforts at proselytising would only meet with contempt. (Cheers ) He welcomed the near approach of the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church in Wales, because he believed it would lead to far better feeling between the Noncon- formists and Churchmen—(hear, hear)—and the ministers of all denominations would join hands in solving these great social questions upon which the mind of the country was rapidly being fixed. Proceedi.rv, Mr Thomas dealt with the Eight Hours Bill for Miners, and spoke strongly in favour of the principle. He was afraid, however, that the Liberal party was divided upon the subject, and with some of the ablest exponents of the labour party in the House of Commons, such as Messrs Burt, r enwnek, George Howell, and Broadhurst against it, it would be a long time before Parliament would pass such a measure. He thought it would be impracticable to adept an eight hours day from bank to bank at the present time, and if adopted it would, as Mr D. Morgan had pointed out, inevitably lead to the double shift, whicn, whether rightly or wrongly, the workmen ot South Wales were strongly opposed to. The great argument in favour of eight hours for miners was the objectionable and dangerous nature of their employment (hear, hear)— compelling them, as it did, to work all day in the bowels of the earth, away from the light of day, and the desirability of allowing them more time to enjoy the blessings of education and home Lie, He warned his hearers against using weak and unsound arguments in favour of the eight hours, because in doing so they forged weapons of attack for their opponents. The argument that most of the accidents happened 111 the ninth hour had already been exploded. He had heard it argued that eight hours would necessitate the employ- ment of more men to obtain the present output, while others argued that, on the principle of necessity being the mother of invention, the coalowners would devise means whereby the output per man would not be diminished. These two arguments were mutually destructive. More- over, the first one was double-edged, and it was pretty certain if more men were required to do the work, it would not be long, taking the good time with the bad, in lowering the rate of wages. The point was, how far could the hours of labour be further reduced without materially affecting the efficiency of the individual workman ? The shortening of the hours which had taken place during the past 40 or 50 years had been the result and not the cause of the increased efficiency of labour that had accompanied the improved methods of production. They must not confound cause and effect. There was no class of men so entitled to short hours as the colliers, and let them make up their minds exactly what it was they wanted, and endeavour to 00 unanimous. (Hear, hear.) The CHAIRMAN, m putting the resolution to the meeting, referred to Mabcn's Day as being a curse to the country-a remark which elicited an uproarious cry of dissent, at the close of which the motion was unanimously carried. Mr ATHERLEY JONES, M.P., then addressed the meeting. This was, he said, the first time he had evfer addressed a Welsh audience, though he had before addressed a Monmouthshire one. After congratulating the people of the Princi- pality on the stand which their members had taken on the great questions of the day, he pro- ceeded to deal with the past action of the present Government. During tho past six years they had been blessed with a Tory Government, but, thanks to the Septennial Act, they were within measurable distance of an opportunity of a change, and he felt sure the country was ready to jive the Liberal party, led by Mr Gladstone— (hear, hear)—a trial. (Loud applause.) What had the Conservative Government done during the past six years ? Looking first to its foreign policy, the Liberal party had always, when in power, been exposed by tho Tory party and the Tory press to the grossest abuse for its utter in- aptitude and imbecility in its dealing with foreign policy, and they were asked to identify a Conservative Government with a spirited foreign policy. However, as far as the record of the past six years went, he did not blame them for it, for he believed in a pcace policy. They had the most tame foreign policy, a policy of concession. They had conceded to Germany Heligoland and a big tract of land in Africa, as well as making conces- sions in Africa hFrance and Italy. (Hear, hear.) As to domestic policy, they had passed a Mines Regulation Act which, as far as it was an im- provement on that of 1877, they had got from the pigeon-holes of the Liberal Government, and as far as it was worse, which was the case on several points, they had got from their own peculiar policy, that of retrogression. They had established county councils—another Liberal measure, but one which, as far as effective control by the work- ing classes was absolutely a dead failure, owing to the non-establishment of district or parish coun- cils. (Hear, bear.) Their Allotments Bill did some good, but it fell far short of being even an instalment of a solution of the land question. These were the three principal bills passed during the session, and he ventured to think they would agree with him that the past seven years had not been fat years, but re- markably lean years in legislation. (Cheers.) Among the abortive measures was to give compensation to publicans, which even shocked the Conservative conscience, and it took a great deal to do that, so that it vanished with even greater celerity than the van and wheel tax. Their most recent deTice was to offer free educa- tion, which they had so long resisted. They were ready to accept it, but did not/thank them for it; but they would do their utmoSr to see that it was accompanied with public control. (Hear, hear.) He need not appeal to them, liberty- loving Welshmen as they were, but he appealed through them to others who were not so advanced as they were to resist any measure of free education which did not give effective popular control. (Hear, hear.) As to the Irish question, it must be disposed of, for as long as it was not disposed of the Conservative party would be in power. Lord Salisbury had asked for 20 years of firm government. Well, he had had nearly seven years, but had he during that time won over a single constituency from Home Rule ? He then briefly urged them to go in for legislation on the eight hours question, for in Durham, although they had obtained a seven hours by combination, i) was obtained after scenes of violence which were terrible to think of. He then briefly referred to the question of disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales, which, if they pressed as they did at present, would shortly be won, and then they would go in for the disestablishing of the Church of England and the freedom of religion from the last vestige of State control or patronage. (Loud applause.) The usual votes of thanks were then passed.

SIR WILLIAM HART-DYKE AND FREE EDUCATION. Sir William Hart-Dyke's attention having been called by a correspondent to a report of a speech delivered at Bexley Heath recently by his Radical opponent for Dartford, Mr J. Lyon, wherein he is reported tohavesaidthat in the election address of Sir William Hart-Dyke, their member plainly stated that he was entirely opposed to the prin- ciple of free education, has replied as follows :— House of Commons, May 22. Dear Sir,—I hope soon to introduce the Education Bill. The scheme of free education which I denounced in my address was that of the unauthorised Radical programme, which would have destroyed the voluntary schools, and, as I stated, upset the settlement of 1870, under Mr Forster'e Act. Five years' experience at the Education Office has caused me to modify my views in regard to this question, and I am in no way ashamed to admit this. The difficulty of enforcing attendance, and the wretched system of payment of fees for non-pauper children through the pocr law, are somo of the reasons which convince me that a change is necessary. — I remain, yours faithfully, "Signed, W. HART-DYKE."

LOCK-OUT IN THE LONDON BUILDING TRADE. The lock-out of carpenters and joiners by the master builders belonging to the Central Association in London was carried into effect on Monday, and a great number of men are now idle. The masters also threaten to lock-out bricklayers, masons, and plasterers. No men appear to have reached London from the provinces to take the place of the locked-out. The men have divided London into four districts, and secretaries are taking i names of the locked-out raen in eagh centre,

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Meeting at Llanelly. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Athenseum-hall, Llanelly, on Wednesday. The usually dingy-looking hall presented a most attractive appearance, curtains having been placed on the windows and the tables covered with red baize, thanks to the efforts of the local councillors. This was the second meeting of the council held at Llanelly since its inauguration, the last being held twelve months since. There was a good attendance of aldermen and council, and the chair was taken shortly after half-past twelve by Mr W. O. Brig- stocke (chairman of the council), who was sup- ported on the platform by Mr Gwilym Evans (vice-chairman) and others. At the commencement of the proceedings, the CHAIRMAN proposed that a special meeting of the council should be held a Carmarthen in connec- tion with the county roads, on the 11th August (a fortnight previous to the next quarterly meeting at Carmarthen, on the 26th August).—This was seconded by the Vice-Chairman.— Mr W. J. Wilson suggested that the meeting should he held on the 12th, as an important meeting of the Llanelly Harbour Commission would be held on the 11th.—Mr Wilson's suggestion was unani- mously carried. INTERMEDIATE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.— A BREEZE. A petition having been read by the clerk bearing on the education of women, urging the council to devote some of the local taxation money for the purpose, which was ultimately referred to the joint education committee, Mr W. J. Wilson asked what reply the clerk had given to Colonel Donnelly, of the Education Department, how the council was using the excise and local taxation money.—The Clerk said that he had not yet replied.—Mr Wilson reminded the council that they had voted a halfpenny rate for technical instruction, and they had taken the whole of the grant from the "beer money. He believed that the halfpenny rate was really for intermediate education. (Cries of "Nd, no.") They said "No" but the technical instruction people claimed half the beer money, and the intermediate education committee said that they could not carry out the Intermediate Instruction Act with the halfpenny rate allowed by Parliament. They said We will take the whole of the beer money, £2,500, and give you a halfpenny of the coming funds." It practically came to this, that the intermediate education people were drawing the extra halfpenny of the county, and that the technical education people were taking half the beer money.—The Vice-Chairman was very much obliged to Mr Wilson for telling the council what the Joint Education Committee intended doing. The committee, however, had not finally considered any scheme, nor really con- sidered what they would bring forward. Mr Wilson, however, evidently knew more about the intentions of the committee than he (the speaker) did. (Laughter.) The scheme would in all proba- bility be submitted in about a month's time, and as the committee had been entrusted with the matter, he hoped the council would not in the meantime form any rash judgment. (Hear, hear.) —Mr Wilson again rose and warmly said that what he had given expression to had really come from Mr Gwilym Evans's own office.—The vice-chair- man replied that if Mr Wilson could bring forward matters from his (the speaker's) office, he was not worthy of any man's confidence. (Hear, hear.)— The matter then dropped. DAIRY FARMING. A letter was then read from the British Dairy Farmers' Association asking the council to devote a sum of money towards the promotion of dairy farming, and stating their willingness to meet the council on the matter.—Mr W. J. Wilson warmly supported the matter, and said that he had just attended the Conference at Jersey and Guernsey in connection with the matter. The VICE-CHAIRMAN explained that it was quite possible that the joint education committee would amalgamate with Aberystwyth College, as far as the dairy or the farming part of the technical In- struction was concerned, and that they would amalgamate with the Cardiff University in the technical part. It had not yet been definitely fixed, but he did not think it would be well for the council to force the hands of the committee. (Hear, hear.) AN ALDERMANIC VACANCY. Some discussion ensued with reference to Mr Charles Edward Morris's (Penbryn, brother of Mr Lewis Morris, poet) refusal to accept the office of alderman, after being appointed at the last meet- ing, Mr J. S. Tregoning remarking that some people thpught Mr Morris was now not a member of the council. He was inclined to think that he was, and should like to see the matter settled at once. (Hear, hear.)—Mr C. E. Morris explained that he was elected to the office before he could possibly object.—After further discussion, Mr Tregoning proposed that Mr Morris's letter re- fusing to act as an alderman be accepted, and that the appointment to be made that day be in the place of the late Mr John Lewis Philipps.and not of Mr C. E. Morris. (Hear, hear.) This was seconded by the Rev. W. Thomas, Whitland, and carried with acclamation. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE CARMARTHEN BOROUGH. A letter was read from Mr R. M. Thomas, town clerk of Carmarthen, upon the dispute of the distribution of the accounts of the borough and county of Carmarthen by the Local Govern- ment Board auditor. The Chairman said that he and a few others had for two hours discussed the matter that morning, and they had come to the conclusion that the best possible thing that could be done would be to refer the matter to an arbitrator appointed by the Local Government Board, which he now proposed. (Cheers.) It would be very undesirable to create any friction, and the course suggested was, he thought, the best that could be adopted.—Mr Stephens, Kidwelly, seconded.—Mr W. R. Edwards, Carmarthen, was entering into the details of the matter, but the Chairman called him to order. Mr Edwards, however, wished to say that Carmarthen people were very anxious that a satisfactory settle- ment should be arrived at. (Hear, hear.)— The Vice-Chairman supported the proposition for arbitration, pointing out that the Carmarthen people should either accept the figures of the Clerk of the Council (Mr T. Jones), or else agree to arbitration. — Professor Jones, Carmarthen, should like to see the question settled once and for all, and thought that arbitration was the best course to adopt.—The Chairman's motion was then unanimously carried. THE TREASURER'S ESTIMATE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. The TREASURER (Mr D. Long Price) estimated the receipts and expenditure for the year ending 31st March, 1892, to bo as follows Exchequer contribution account; expenditure, £18,870,. the receipts for which being Amount to be received from Local Government Board for licenses and probate duties, dBl6,800 ditto Customs and Excise duties, £2,070. The receipts for the police account showed a sum of £3400 to be received from Exchequer account towards moiety of cost of police, and an equal sum from special county acoount, the estimated cost of police being £6,800. To meet the expenses a county rate of 4d in the j3, in two instalments of 2d each, would produce j68,495, and a. borough rate of 2d in the B, in two instalments of id each, £311. After deducting debit balance out of above, and also £1,062 to • be provided for technical education, the anticipated surplus would be £3,426. The treasurer said these figures had been carefully considered, and saw no reason why they should^ not have a good surplus in hand at the end of the year. There would be an increase in the rate of a penny in the B, which hardly needed explanation; technical education require- ments would absorb a halfpenny, whilst the triennial election would take the greater part of the other halfpenny. He hoped, however, the good sense of the county would, in appreciation of the services rendered by their representatives, return most of them unopposed, so that the expense would be much smaller. (Laughter.)— The Chairman then proposed that a twopenny rate be levied for general purposes.—Mr John Bourne, Llanelly, seconded.—Mr W. R. Edwards and Professor Jones, Carmarthen, proposed and seconded respectively an amendment that a rate of one penny be levied.—Upon being put to the vote, however, the resolution was carried by a large majority. THE TREASURER'S SALARY. The TREASURER (Mr D. Long Price) asked,the council to kindly re-consider his remuneration in view of the probable increase in the business during the coming years.—The Chairman sug- gested that the question be referred to the finance committee, which was carried. THE TREASURER'S ACCOUNTS. The accounts submitted by the treasurer (Mr D. Long Price, Talley) for the quarter ending 31st March showed the following sums amongst others: Receipts for polico maintenance (in- cluding balance in favour of rate cn account audited on January 14th of £1,709 133 9%d), £ 3,309 10s 1 /id expenditure, £1,694 Os lid, leaving a balance in favour of the police rate of JB1,615 9s 2/4d. The total receipts of the county as to county rate were £ 20,009 4s 3d, which included the following sums :—Balance in favour of rate on the account audited 11th of March last, JB11,218 4s 2d; from her Majesty's Paymaster- General in respect of pension awarded to Mr John J enes, late warder at her Majesty's prison, £186 18s 6d from the Local Government Board in respect of customs and excise duties, £2,070; from the Local Government Board in respect of licences and probate duty, j66,177 7s; from Alderman Warren (fine on resigning his seat on the council), i-1, fines from magistrates' clerks, JB55 Is 3d, Llanelly division leading with JB24 8s; whilst only Is came from that of Llangadock justices clerks fees, JB142 19s 3d, and police fees, £561Js 4d. The payments showed: For prosecu- tions, :.961118 7d bridges, £ 3910s 6d shire-halls and lock-up houses, JB197 17s; weights and measures, £36 13s 5d gaols and houses of correc- tion (four pensions), £70 12s Id printing and advertising, £202 7B coroners, JE95 19s 3d j salaries, £335 Os 2d returning offioer's (Mf W. Howell) charges re Llandilo-fawr rural election, j622 14s 6d revising register of county council electors of the Llanelly division, £16158; moiety of the cost of pay and clothing of the police of the county of the borough of Carmarthen, £45810.4d. justices clerks salaries, £290; whilst the pay- ments under the Local Government Act, 1898, showed £ 2,070 paid to the credit of the Inter- mediate Education Committee. The balance in favour of the county rate at the end of March WM £5,157 14s 9d. ELECTION OF ALDERMAN. At two o'clock pr How-ell Reeg proposed the council should adjourn for lunch.—This was agreed to, and the members having returned, the election of alderman to occupy the seat rendered vacant by the death of the late Mr John Lewis Philipps, Bolahaul, was proceeded with. Slips of paper were distributed to the members, the Chairman declining to allow any names to be suggested.—The signed papers were then handed personally.-toideclared ..the result to be in favour of Mr R. W. Stephens, Coedybrain, Kidwelly, by a considerable majority. —The Chairman declared him elected amid applause.—The other names suggested were Mr Thomas, Derllys the Revs W. Davies, Llandilo; and W. Thomas, Whitland. THE LATE MR JOHN GLYN THOMAS, LLANGENNECH. The Chairman, in referring to the death of the late Mr John Glyn Thomas, Llangennech, ex- pressed the sincere regret of the council at the loss which it had sustained by the death of the late chairman of the joint education committee. He had the pleasure of knowing Mr Thomas during his connection with the council, and be was sure there was I no more painstaking, active, and energetic member. (Hear, hear.) They all, he felt sure, regretted his loss, and he proposed that a vote of condolence be conveyed to his bereaved relatives. (Hear, hear.)—Dr Howell Rees, Tyrbach, and Alderman David Evans roso simultaneously to second the proposition, which 1 was supported by Rev P. Phillips, Dafen and I Mr Daniel Stephens, Kidwelly, who referred in feeling terms to the many good qualities of the late gentleman, and to the loss the council and education committee had sustained.—The vote of condolence was carried in silence, the I clerk being instructed to convey the same to the relatives.—On the proposition of the Vice- chairman, which was seconded by Dr Howell Rees. Mr Alderman Joseph Joseph, Llangennech, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the joint standing committee, caused by the death of Mr J. Glyn Thomas. ELECTION OF MEMBER ON THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Mr J. Bagnall Evans, Nantyreglwys, Llan- boidy, then proposed that Professor Jones, Car- marthen Presbyterian College, be appointed to fill the vacancy caused on the joint education committee by the death of its late chairman. It would be unbecoming on his part to praise Mr Jones, but he felt sure they could not find a gentleman better qualified. He would bring a degree of knowledge on the educational require- ments of the county, and would be of great value to the committee. (Hear, hear.)—Mr D. H. Thomas, Derllys, seconded the motion.—Mr David Richards, Pantyffynon, proposed an amendment that Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail, be appointed, urging the council to appoint a mem- ber from the eastern part of the county. Mr Jones had been connected with educational matters for many years, and had been a member of the Llandebie School Board for eight or nine years.—Rev T. Evans, Henllys, seconded the amendment.—Mr Daniel Stephens, Kidwelly, thought that Professor Jones was pre-eminently suited for the vacancy, and hoped the council would support him.—Rev W. Evans, Llannon, supported the amendment.—Upon being put to the vote, Professor Jones was ejected by a con- siderable majority, seven votes being accordcd Mr W. N. Jones. PETITIONS. On the proposition of Dr Howell Rees, which was seconded by W. J. Bagnall Evans, it was decided to affix the seal of the council to a petition praying Parliament to vest the entire control of the police in the county council.— Several of the members thought it was full time that the police should be under the control of the councils.—The Vice-Chairman suggested that copies of the petition be printed and sent to the other Welsh county councils, which was seconded by the Rev W. Evans, Henllys, and carried.—Mr John Bourne suggested that copies should also be sent to the county councils of Eng- land, so as to set them a good example. (Loud laughter.) The senior member was authorised to present the petition to the House. The seal of the council was also affixed to a petition praying Parliament that the Allotments Act, 1887, may be so amended as to transfer the powers of the sanitary authorities under that Act to the county councils, or district council when formed. CONTAGIOUS (ANIMALS) DISEASES ACT. The council then appointed competent persons in each petty sessional district to give permits for the removal of sheep and cattle under the pro- visions of the Contagious (Animals) Diseases Act, 1878. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The CHAIRMAN proposed the following motion:— That the surveyors of the eastern and western districts be directed to prepare a return setting out the mileage and cost of maintenance of the portions of main roads in the different highway districts within their respective divisions, distinguishing the highway districts within which each portion of such main roads are situate. He suggested that a contribution be made by the council to highway districts in inverse ratio of the amount of the main roads in the district.—Mr J. Bagnall Evans seconded.—The Vice-Chair- man, in supporting, referred to statements which had been made at a meeting of a local board at Llanelly by members of the council, charging himself and other members of the Llanelly dis- trict with neglecting their duties, with the result that, as a result of a recommendation which was made that certain roads at Llanelly should be taken over, the council was negatived, a three- penny rate in the town was attributed to their absence. He asked the gentlemen who had made these statements, to repeat them before the council. (Hear, hear.) He had no hesitation in saying that the scavenging, &c., and making of side paths in towns should not to be done at the expense of the country dis- tricts. (Applause.) — Mr Joseph Maybery, Llanelly, rose and said that the charge he had initiated against his fellow-members was neglect of their dllt1eB, because oat of 18 represenfcativea for the Llanelly district only six made an appear- ance.—Mr Evans, Treventy, thought the matter was entirely irrelevant, and said that a matter which rested entirely between Llanelly members should not take up tho time of the council. (Cheers.)—Mr W. J. Wilson said that he held to the statement which he made at the Llanelly meeting. — The Chairman's motion was then carried unanimously. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The Chairman again moved:—" That repre- sentation be made to the Local Government Board that it is desirable that for the future the county council general election should be held in March." They were probably aware that Mr Ritchie had given a pledge to introduce a bill proposing county council elections should take place in January, which it was generally thought by English and Welsh county councils .would be most inconvenient. Sir Hussey Vivian was going to wait upon Mr Ritchie, and Mr D. Randell had made a like promise.—Mr Daniei Stephens, Kidwelly, seconded, and it was carried. INSPECTORS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Mr Henry Wilkins, Llanelly, moved "That four assistant inspectors of weights and measures be appointed, one for each of the four districts."— Alderman David Evans seconded.—The Vice- Chairman moved that the question be deferred till the next meeting so as to make inquiries with other Welsh councils upon the matter.—Mr Evans thought that if this was carried older policemen would not have a chance to secure these positions when young ones just from school competed.—-The Chief-Constable said that only seven out of the force had expressed a desire to compete.—This was seconded by Mr Daniel Stevens, Kidwelly, and the amendment was car- ried. AGRICULTURAL INSTRUCTION. The Vice-Chairman moved: "That £100 be paid by this council to the University College, Aberystwyth, for affiliating to the scheme for agricultural instruction as settled by that body."—This was seconded by Mr Morgan Davies.—Mr W. J. Wilson, however, proposed an amendment that a small committee, consisting of farmers, be appointed to report to the intermediate education committee what is really required for the education of agriculturists in the county. (Hear, hear.)—Mr W. S. Marsh, Penybedd, seconded.—Mr Gwilym Evans with- drew his resolution in favour of the amendment, observing that the education committee would be only too delighted to know from the farmers of the county what they really would like to be done, so as to divide the money between the two schemes. (Cheers.)—Mr J. S. Tregoning and the members of the education committee also sup- ported the amendment, adding that the com- mittee would be glad, and were even anxious to know from the farmers of the county what were their requirements. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Wilson s suggestion was unanimously adopted/severe well- known fanners being appointed on the committee, who will probably draw up a scheme and submit to the joint education committee. THE RETURNING OFFICER. On the initiative of the Rev W. EVANS, seconded by Mr D. STEPHENS, Kidwelly, the following resolution was carried:—"That Mr W. Howell's appointment as returning officer be continued until the same be revoked by this council.' WAGES OF LABOURERS. The Rev G. EVANS, Henllys, submitted an application from the road-labourers for an increase of wages. This was supported by several, whilst an amendment was also proposed. Upon a show of hands, however, a proposal to give Is* a week extra was carried. The council rose shortly after five o'clock, after a vote of thanks was given to the chairman.

DEATH OF A NEWPORT POLICE- OFFICER. On Tuesday afternoon George Bath, ex-ser- geant in the Newport Borough Police, expired at his residence in Baneswell at the ripe old age of 77 years. Deceased, who belonged to Somerset- shire, was one of the four recruits to the force in the year following the Chartist riots, when the In- adequacy of the borough police force was pain- fully brought home to the authoiities. In those days the police of Newport was a very small affair, cnly a tenth or twelfth of the present numerical strength. It is noteworthy that the late ex-superintendent (Mr Huxtable) joined at the same time as the deceased. The fortunes the two men differed considerably. Mr Huxtable rose to be chief of the force; Bath did not go beyond the stage of sergeant and sum- moning officer. He put in thirty years of ser/ice, and was superannuated in 1871. He then assisted for some years in the inspection of nuis. ances. Sergeant Hale and others of his former comrades were amongst the visitors at his bedside during his latest hours. The cause of death was general decay. The oldest officer in the force is now Sergeant Franklin, who occupies the analogous position of summoning and inquest officer. He has to his credit 41 years of service, and still keeps hale and hearty, having long since obtained the name of father of the force.

The appointment of Dr Magee to the Arch- bishopric of York excited really enthusiastic approval among all parties and classes, but the promotion to that great office of the Bishop of Lichfield has aroused quite opposite sentiments. Dr Maclagan is neither an orator, a scholar, nor a statesman. He is a High Churchman of the) most advanced school, and this.fa ct alone should^ have disqualified him for this particular see, even i

BY A LADY JOURNALIST. "THE BABY" COSTUME Is one of the most charming little dresses I have ever seen for a girl's simple evening attire. It may be worn at home or at a small party, and even in a ballroom would not be too plain, for its very simplicity is its greatest elegance. It is one of the many lovely creations of a French house in New Bond-street, and deserves a very careful description. The skirt and bodice are made of plain white crepe de chine. Round the hem of the skirt is a frill of gauze ribbon of a bright green with stripes of satin in it cf the same colour, these, I regret to sav. are not given in the illustration, the bodice is plainly gathered to the neck in baby fashion, which gives the name to the dress. Then the green gauze ribbon, which is exceedingly wide, is brought from the side seams folded, and crossed in front and tied behind in a large bow with long ends. The same gauze ribbon taken in its whole width is gathered on for the sleeves, which are beautifully light looking, Thus one has an exceedingly elegant, simple- looking dress, which can be made of very costly or very inexpensive materials, and yet which could never look ordinary-for ordinary people would fail to see or feel the cachet that lies in so plain a costume, and would want something much smarter and more gaudy. I think we owe a debt of gratitude to those people who, being exceed- ingly tasteful themselves, help us by creating really lovely things to educate our own taste, and I also think we Are it to our home people, friends, and the public generally to make the best of ourselves, to hide our defects, and to enhance our advantages. Does this strike you as vanity ? It never does me, but as much a social duty to behave oneself at the dinner-table, or elsewhere. Some people, by neglecting the most common littlo attentions to thoik toilette, make them- selves into positive eyrsores, and by their manner seem to think they have achieved some great moral victory. On the contrary, I think it the worst possible compliment they can pay to Pro- vidence, the Creator of everything lovely, and fail to see virtue in studied ugliness. But I am meandering on when I ought to be telling you about th. new PRETTY LACE HATS, which will be immensely worn this summer, once the weather manages to be consistently and dur- ably warm. Though the glittering serpents are still seen, they are not likely to last long in favour, and, to most people, the idea of wearing reptiles anywhere about one's person is decidedly repugant. I therefore pive you sortie sketches of garden-party and fete hats which are becoming to all, and every type of feminine physiognomy. The first is composed of cream or ecru guipure, and lined inside with pink chiffon of the palest shade of salmon. Outside the whole crown is composed of roses and their foliage, but they must be of a salmon shade also, and fastened by a bow of deep moss-green, black satin or velvet ribbon. The second is of lace straw in a golden brown colour, lined inside with dove-grey crepe, and trimmed with yellow jougrils and their flag-like leaves outside. The black lace hat .that forms the third of my illustrations is a delicate confection of Chantilly point, arranged in coquilles or shell-shaped gatherings, and the crown may be trimmed with any pretty spring blossom you like, but in two colours. For instance, yellow and lilac hyacinths are very much worn just now in Paris, so are two-coloured varieties of orchids, or the very fashionable carnation, in lemon or cerise, tho latter being the favourite Malmaison "-the chosen blossom of the fair Duchess of Portland. A REMARKABLE WOMAN has died in Madame Blavatsky. She appears to have been born an occultist, for in her early youth she was learned in fairy tales, and a ready listener to all the legendary lore that her nurses could givo her. Like many of the badly-managed Russian children, she was allowed to defy her nurses and master her governesses, who she would simply leave to fly up to her den in the attics, where live numberless tame pigeons, who she declared told her endless fairy tales in their cooing. Everything in animal life seemed to j have a special significance for her, and she a I Cysterieus fellowship with them. After living C-7 years in Thibet with the Buddhists, she was one of the first to introduce theosophy to England. She might be certainly called the high priestess of the religion- it so it may be named—and *>• t^parently much looked up to by Colonel OloaH nd Mr A. P. Sinnett, who are two faithful dhciples, and may now be ranked as priests themselves of the mysticism. In his book "The Ocoult World," Mr Sinnett gives an account of tbffjairacle per. formed by MadameBlavatsky in India, in causing roses to fall down from the ceiling at dinner tim% in receiving little pink notes wafted to her in the air, in filling empty waterbottlos at a pic-nic, and in suddenly producing extra teacups when they were required, etc., etc. But very unfortunately, the miracles would not come at her bidding in England, which was really a pity, as she might, have had an immense, success otherwise. I shall inever forget my only sight of her,^which happened at an evening party^att Mr,tSinnetfs. On.a 1loj^faTsaw sittiior' & iver.yc short woraru. so enormously stout that she reminded me of nothing so much as a large jelly-fish lying flat on the sea- shore. She had a very heavy cast of face, with half shut, what are called gooseberry eyes. Her costume was a loose sort of black dressing gown, and she smoked cigarettes incessantly, which, I though very usual in Russia, seemed hardly polite at an English evening party. She was the great lady of the evening, and held quite a little court, being surrounded by admiring theosophists. She truck me as a person who had a vast belief in herself, and this often compels the faith of others. One of her latest converts was Mrs Besant, whose name has been so long known in connection with that of the late Mr Bradlaugh. Like Mrs Girling, the Queen of the Shakers, many of Madame Blavatsky's followers had entire faith in her immortality, and received rather a severe shock when they found she had succumbed to the i usual fate of all mankind. I will now, according to my promise, continue from last week the sub- ject of HOW TO MAKE BREAD. First, be very careful to have everything extremely clean and dry-your hands and arms above all—the pan in which you put your flour, and the flour itself. To save trouble, we will suppose that you are baking with German yeast. The proportion will be one ounce to four pounds of flour. Put the piece of yeast into a basin with warm water, and stir it till it is the consistency of cream. Then make a hole in your flour, and pour in the yeast, stirring it round with a wooden spoon two or three times until it is like a thick batter. Scatter some flour on the top, and set it by, not over, the fire to rise, with a clean, warm cloth over the top of the basin. This rising or sponging process will take twenty minutes. When this time has elapsed, flour your hands, which must be spotlessly clean, and working up the flour, knead it till the dough no longer adheres to the hand. Then leave it in a nice round dumpling shape in the basin, and with a warm cloth laid over it set it again by the. fire, where it must be allowed to rise for an hour. Then cut it out with a knife, and make it up into loaves. Before baking throw a scrap of the dough into the oven to try the heat. One of the things about which you must be most particular is, never to allow your bread when rising to get cold or chilled, nor must it at any time be made hot, but kept at a very gentle even warmth. If you bake your bread in tins, be sure to butter them well first, previously warming them. In putting the dough into these, remember that it should only half-fill the tin and cutting a cross on the top of the loaf, put it into fairly brisk oven for an hour, pushing the tin to the hottest part for half-an-hour more. To see if it is quite baked, run a knife into it, and if it comes out clean the bread is done but if the dough adheres to it, it proves that the inside is still uncooked, when return it immediately to the oven. Having by mt-ans of your knife tested that the loaves are sufficiently done, you should turn them topsy-turvey in their tins, and return them to the oven for a quartsr-cf-an-hour, so that the sides may be thoroughly hardened, dry, and crisp. Nover stand bread fresh out fof the oven to cool in a draught of air, as that will instantly make it heavy and remember also that it takes lr.nsrer to bake in an iron, than in a brick oven. To ascer- tain the right heat cf an oven requisite for baking bread, a country recipe says that you should be able to hold your hand inside whilst you count up to twenty; if you can do that it is fit for the loaves. Once yeu have tried making bread, you will find how very interesting it is, and how well rewarded you feel when the lovely loaves come out of the oven, light and beautiful, and smelling as only home made bread can smell. Before I quite leave this culinary subject, I will give you another very homely recipe in A NICE WAY OF DOING MUTTON. Take off the scrag-end of a neck of mutton, and trim it very neatly, removing the greater part of the fat; wash half-a-pound of rice, slice up two onions, and cut into squares of an inch each way, half-a-pound of streaky bacon. Put the mutton and these other things into a stew-pan, with enough water to prevent burning. Keeping adding a little water so that the rice may swell and the meat may stew, till the cooking, which should take about three hours, is done. Place the mutton, when serving, in the middle of the dish, and the rice and bits of bacon round it. BUSY BEE. RULES FOR CORRESPONDENCE. Letters for inquiry on fashion or other matters should be addressed to "Busy BEE," care of the Editor, and will, if possible, be answered in the folluwing edition. If an earlier answer is required, a stamped addressed envelope must bs enclosed- Paper patterns of any designs given can be supplied on the following terms :— French English Patterns Patterns Complete costume, to given measures..4/1/6 Bodice 11 2/09 Short Mantle „ „ 2/6.1/l) Long Mantle 11 4/ 1/6 Each application must have postal order and stamps for postage enclosed. Ladies are re- quested to cut out and enclose the picture e.f the garment required, and the pattern shall be forwarded in about a week's time. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. THE WRITER.—I am obliged to answer you thus, as you gave no nom, de plume, please another time give some name by which you may be answered. Foi- the hairy growth, the only per- fect cure is to undergo the little operation of electrolysis. Your medical man would recom- mend you to a. physician who undertakes it. This kills the root of each hair, but it is a slow and rather expensive process.

GOOD TEMPLARY. International Convention in Edinburgh. The 35th session of the Good Templars' Right Worthy Grand Lodge, consisting of elected delegates from about 50 grand lodges in as many countries or states, was commenced in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning. The Rig-ht Worthy Grand Templar, Brother W. W. Turnbull, of Glasgov-, presided, and he was supported by the executive and ot'nar officers of the International Supremo Lodge as follows :—Brother Dr Oronhyatehha, Canada Right Worthy Grand Counsellor Sister Mrs Finch, R.W. Vice-Templar, Illinois Sister Mrs Brookbank, R.W. juvenile superintendent, Indiana Brother Colonel B. F. Parker, R.W.G. secretary, Wisconsin; Brother Martin Jones, R.W.G. treasurer, New York; Brother Oscar Exlund, assistant-secretary, Sweden Sister Miss Schreiner, deputy-marshal, South Africa Sister Miss Josephine, pollard guard, Maine and Brother Captain Jacobsen, sentinel, Denmark. The roll of representatives showed that there were present delegates from the Grand Lodges of California, Canada, Channel Islands, Central and South Africa, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Eastern South Africa, England and United Service India, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Isle of Man, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massa- chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Natal, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Norway, New Zealand, Nova Scotia, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Queensland, Rnode Island, Scotland, South Dakota, South Carolina, Sweden, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wales (English), Wales (Welsh), West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The report of the Right Worty Grand Templar, Brother furnbull, reviewed the events of the year. The report gave an exhaustive survey of the work of the Order throughout the world, and of the 82 grand lodges in as many countries, states, or territories; reviewed the efforts at temperance legislation in America, Great Britain, and else- where, and dealt with a great variety of subjects of internal interest.—Brother B. i\ Parker, R.W.G. Secretary, reported that the adult and juvenile membership was 570,102 in 12,566 branches. — On Tuesday evening a conversazione was given to the delegates by the Lord Provost and magistrates of Edinburgh. A largo company assembled, and the scene was a striking one, those guests not in evening dress wearing the various coloured regalia of the Order, which was for the nonce accepted as uniform. The Right Worthy Grand Lodge session was resumed on Wednesday morning at Edinburgh, Bro. W. W. Turnbull, R.W.G.T., in the chair. -The report on juvenile templary presented by Sister Mrs Brookbank, R.W.G. superintendent, testified to the almost universal advancement and spread of juvenile templary throughout the world. Its principles had extended from ncean to ocean, across continents, and entered every civilised portion of the earth. No other temper- ance organisation, she claimed, had succeeded in doing more for the children than had th"< order. —A large portion of the day was devoted to the meetings of various committees.

.BREACH OF CONTRACT BY AN APPRENTICE. At Swansea police-court on Monday—before Messrs J. C. Fowler, T. C. Davies, and S. TuIloch-Isa.ac George Davies, of Bay View- terrace, was summoned by Samuel Harries for breach of contract as an apprentice, and 10s were claimed as damages. Defendant, who had left work without giving any reason, now expressed his willingness to return to his work, and the .bench made an order to this effect.

INFLUENZA IN SHEFFIELD. The deaths from influenza in Sheffield last week numbered 20, as against 54 in the previous week, and 112 in the height of the epidemic. The death rate, which had risen to 70, has. now fallen I kto 26, only slightly above the average. During 1* the seven weeks of the epidemic there have been ■ 34-9 deaths from influenza, besides many from ij' pneumonia and bronchitis originating in an in- fluenz& attack. The Mayor's committee have in- i tinisited that no need eyi-,qt§ for further- donations to the relief fund.

COLUMN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. By Maggie Symington. Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower, Cones a pause in the occupations, That is known as the Children's Hour. —Longfellow. A Spring Ditty. A merry young miss went singing Into the woodlands one day To search for the golden cowslips, And revel in creamy May But a little bird he warbled, Oh cheerily warbled he, Forth from the buds and the blossoms Transforming an apple tree. Sing on, sing on, merry maiden, Toss to the clouds your ball If you cannot sing in the spring-time You cannot sing at all The merry young maid looked upward, Amazed at the burst of bliss Then, kissing her dimpled fingers, She wafted the bird a kiss And the song goes on. merry maidens, Till twilight's dewdrops fall :— If you cannot sing in the spring-time, You cannot sing ac a'll EDITH RUTTER, D.C. One day last summer I examined A Pansy Through a Microscope. Have you ever looked into the eye of a pansy through a powerful glass ? If not, lose no time in doing so. It is like the most beautiful fairy home you can imaginc-a transparent hall of delicate hue curtained with threads of finest silk. The next time I write a fairy tale—but no, I must not think ab:>ut that at present. Heigho my little philosophers and enquirers, take your glasses with you when you go into the fields and highways, or, what is better, bring home and carefully examine under them the things you feel tempted to call common and uninteresting, only because your unaided eyes cannot see all there is of them. If fairies might lodge in the eye of a pansy, I know there must be endless beauties in thousands of other blossoms. I have more than once chatted to you about that very queer country over the sea which one writer calls The Land of Pluck, and another odd-land, because there everything seems to go by contraries. I mean the little kingdom of Holland. You know that there a little queen is reigning—little Queen Wilhelmina. Well, true to the national character for oddity, the High Council for Holiand has solemnly de- creed that, in taking the oath of allegiance to this little lady. their sovereign, the title of king is to be used. Why this should be, nobody knows and surely, surely none but Dutchmen would think of addressing this sweet little girl as King Wilhelmina. One really feels incliued to look upon the whole matter as a great joke, but the High Council of Holland is a serious body, and not to be laughed at. Another name for Holland, and a very good one, too, is The Windmill Country. Great flapping sails all over the land make it look as if flocks of huge sea-birds were just settling upon it. There are said to be at least 9,900 of these wind-mills in Holland. They are employed in sawing timber, beating hemp, grind- ing corn, and many other kinds of work; but their principal use is for pumping "water from the lowlands into the canals, and for guarding against the inland freshlets that so often deluge t the country. Many of the wmd-mills are ouite simple affairs, but some of the netv ones' are admirable. They are so constructed that by some ingenious contrivance they present their s -S fans or wings to the wind in precisely the right direction to work with the requisite power. In other words, miUor map ;1111;]"> in • qtÚd, little sleep, and leave his mill to study the winds and make the most of them without his assist- ance. If there is only a little wind every sail will spread itself and make the most of it, but if a big "blow" should come then they will all shrink up, and give it only half a chance to move them. If you want to see windmills in all their glory you must pay a visit to the land of wind- mills. I am going to give this dear Dutch land, wherein I have spent so many happy days, still another name, and will call it The Land of Wooden Shoes. I dare say you know that the shoes worn by all the little Hollanders are made of wood, and shaped very much like some of their canal boats. This reminds me of a story worth telling .— The rain had been falling all morning, but it stopped at last, and the sun burst forth just as the children came out of school in an old Dutch town. The water was rushing madly along the open gutters on either side of the street. Every boy and girl shouted when they saw it. and in a trice off came the wooden shoes and and in a trice off came the wooden shoes and stockings. The latter were stuffed into pockets, the former held aloft. "A race! Let's have a I race cried the children. So they ranged them- selves on either side the gutters, and launched their wooden shoes. Hurrah! Was there ever such a boat race as that ? Hundreds and hun- dreds of shoe,. iarge ones, small ones, broad ones, narrow ones, all jostling each other down stream. And the boys and girls, how they shouted as they followed their shoes How they laughed at the wreckages, and cheered the arrivals in port! This port was the spot where, at the bottom of the street, the rain river suddenly ended by diving into a sewer. Most of the children knew this, and took good care to secure their shoes at this point. But one little boy fell down just when he should have seized his shoe, which with a swish shot through the black hole into the sewer. The poor little lad, and indeed all the children, stood aghast. Never before had such a calamity as this happened to any one of them. It's gone, it's gone!" cried the owner of the wee shoe, and the tears rained down his cheeks. Just then a young gentleman on a bicycle came down the street. When he heard what had happened, he darted off in chase of the shoe. He knew that the sewer led to another gutter, and the gutter to tho river, and thought the little shoe might be overtaken and picked up somewhere. How he followed that shoe on his bicycle, from the sewer to the gutter, and from the gutter to the river; how he found the river banks lined with men and boats, how he called to the men to help him, and how the boats put eft with men in them, all in chase of that little wooden shoe, I cannot stay to tell you, but in the briefest manner. The shoe was recovered and given to the bicycle-rider amidst a great crowd of people, headed by the priest and the mayor,. [tfter which he turned his wheels and flew back to where the children waited. I leave you to imagine the rest. In Algiers, the capital of the French province of Algeria, in Northern Africa, the poor people are suffering, and have suffered for years, from A Plague of Crickets. You and I, and everybody else in England, are rather found of crickets; we have a poetical sort of weakness for them ever since the Cricket on the Hearth chirped such a pretty story into the ear of our great story-teller. Charles Dickens. But the poor people of Algiers have no such weakness. They are dreadfully afraid of the wingeel crickets, or locusts which march down upon them from the higher lands in such vast hordes that they destroy everything before them. i .Just to give you an idea of this invading army of little creatures, I will tell you that every year thousands of pounds have to be spent in the erection of barriers to prevent their advance into the corn fields; eight hundred and fifty work- shops have been opened, and nearly a hundred thousand people, guarded by detachments of French toldiers, are employed. One would think the crickets themselves would be ashamed of causing all this trouble and expense, but they are not in the least. Only the other day a French naturalist went to Algiers to tiy and find some means of destroying the eggs of the ciickets. Whilst, he was studying the matter, the weather being very hot, he fell asleep under a tree. "Now is our time to get rid of him," said these naughty, mischievous pests to themselves, so I imagine, and they attacked their sleeping enemy in a dense swarm. The poor man woke up, and fought with this army of locusts, desperately as you may think, but to no purpose they over- powered and suffocated him. Now the poor people of Algiers will be as much at the 'mercy of the locusts as ever. This is an ower true talllif' my pets, and happened only very, very recently. Letters on the Table. I find three letters laid on the Round Table this morning. The first has pleased me parti- cularly because I think there must have been something in the conduct of the little damsels and thimblemaids alluded to to call it forth j Dear Madam,—Will you kindly send me one of your Books of the Order, for which I enclose stamps. May I thank you in the name of all who love children for the good you are doing? I know several of your little damsels and thimblemaids, and in one happy home I often visit there are some little maids who belong to your Order, who speak to me of you. Their mother tells me how pleased she is for her children to be members of the Round Table, and that she is sure it is a good work. I dearly love the children, and am sure you do. With every ■ j good wish for you, and the good work you are .1 ac.—Fait.bfuUy «r A Onerous WiFE. Dear Aunt Maggie.—Your photos, came safely j to hand, and are very nice. Please send me two j dozen copies of the book also '"Seed. Flower, Fruit." I think all little members ought to have one of the Round Table Books, it gives so fully the meaning of the Order. The little story of Duty's Little Door is so pretty. What a capital idea of Grannie's in this week's Column, I feel sure a great many little ones will take advantage of the privileges. I, too, know what it is to have a Grannie in the corner even now. It is a pleasure to us Hon. Members to see the children take such an interest in everything, so I feel sure it must be twice as much to you.— EMMA BAKER, Hon. Damsel. Dear Aunt Maggie,—Will you kindly forward me one of your Books of the Order, and allow me at the same time to express u.y very great sym- patny with the great and noble work you have originated and carried on so successfully. I trust the results may be seen for years to come in noble characters and lives.-A RAWLTNSON. The Book of the Order is seut post free one j penny half-penny per copy. Packets of not less than two dozen copies post free to members of the Order, one penny per copy. Address all communication to I. N AUXT MAGGIE SYMISNGTON, Hunstanton

THE MANIPUR AFFAIR. The Capture of the Senaputty. I SIMLA, Tuesday. Particulars of the capture of the Senaputty bv Major Maxwell's men have been received/ It- appears that while two native police were search- ing the villages in which the Senaputty was hiding, the fugitive saw them and bolted into the open. The men followed, ana an exciting chase ensued'. The Senaputty was at length overtaken, but when the pursuers came up with him he closed with the foremost, and a desperate struggle took place, both rolling over. Finally the Sena- putty was marched off to Manipur Fort. Victoria Cross for Lieut. Grant. Tuesday night's London Gazette announces that the Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross upon Lieutenant Charles James William Grant, of the Indian Staff Corps, for conspicuous bravery displayed by him during the recent operations in Manipur, Assam, commencing on March 27th, 1891. The act of courage for which the decoration was recommended is stated as follows For the conspicuous bravery and devotion to his country displayed by him in having, upon hearing, on the 27th March, 1891, of the disaster at Manipur, at once volunteered to attempt tne relief of the British captives with eighty native soldiers, and having advanced with the greatest intrepidity, captured Thobai, near Mani- pur, and held it against a large force of the greatest intrepidity, captured Thobai, near Mani- pur, and held it against a large force of the r enemy. Lieutenant Grant inspired his men with equal heroism by an ever-present, example of per- sonal daring and resourse." The promotion of Lieutenant Grant to be captain is also gazetted.

SERIOUS FIRE AT BARRY. Intelligence was received at the Barry police- station at two o'clock on Monday morning that the premises in High-street of Messrs Evans and Co., grocers, Cardiff and Barry, were on fire. I Sergeant Evans and three members of the local police force hurried with the fire extinguishing applumces to the scene, and very soon a plentiful supply of water was poured on the flames. It was seen that the bakehouse, which is situate at the rear, but which is part of the main buiiduv, was completely enveloped. The conflagration was put out in an hour, but not before £ 500 worth of damage to to the building and stock had been done. The amount is covered bv insurance.

THE WEEK'S MARKETS. It- COR". LONDON, Wednesday.—There was a quiet market for wheat at former rates. English white was quoted at 42s to 47s do. red, 40s to 45s per qr. Foreign un- altered. Flour and ba-ley without chamge. Oats and maize steady. Beans and peas slow salé. Arrivals- British—wheat, 980 qrs barley, 4,650 qrs oats, 20.390 qrs beans, 3QO qr- peas, 150 qrs flour, 4,000 sacks. Foreign—wheat, 40,520 qrs. GLASGOW, V, ednesday.-Maize 3d longer, at 16s 6d. Wheat and flour unchanged but beans and pe8.s were a turn lower; Egyptian beans offered 6(1 to arrive next week, and 17s 6d on the spot. scotch oats teadv at 18s 6d to 21s. Barley quiet. Wheat and flour unchanged. Reports from the country bear that the crops are far behind. However, the present rain will do good. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—There was an average attendance, but business was limited with a downward tendency. Maize and beans 6d lower OIl the week; barley, 3d wheat, oats, and peas unchanged. CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—There was an unusually short supply of beasts at to-day's market, and prices showed an upward tendency. Best, quality realised 7d to 71/2d second quality, 6d to fc^cl per lb. Sheep were more plentiful, ami wethers sold at 8d to 8^ ewes, 7d to 71/id lamb realised 10%0. to lid and veal 8d to 9d per lb. Porker pigs sold a.1. 9s to 9s bd per score. PRODUCE. LITJERPOOL, Wednesday.—Suirar steady—2,000 bags of Peruvian grainy sold at 14s 10%d. Beet firm—May-. .Tune, 13s 3%d: July, 15s 5Vid: August, 13s &d. Coffee quietly steady. Cocoa and rice quiet. Castor oil-Calcntta.,3 I-1M. Linseed and hemp dull. Lard very quiet, at 32s. Palm oil—Lagos, S25. Turpentine, 29s fid. lYJlow—North. 26s 3d to 26s 6d. Resin — common, 4s 41/<>d to 4s 6d. Petroleum quint. Nitra te, 8s 8%d to 88 according to quality and quantity. LONDON, Wednesday.—Sugar—refiued steady; small business in grocery crystallized at 16s 9d. Beet nearly dearer. sellers, May-J une, 13s 5!,4d; buyers, j 13: 3%, and 13s 4xod respectively July, sellers, 13s 6%d August, 71/2<1; buyers, %& less; September, 13s 4%d buyers,13s 3d October, 12s 63/4d buyers, 12s 6d. Coffee-no sales; futures generally 3d to 9d lower. Rice inactive. Jute quiet. Turpentine 29s 6d. Petroleum unchanged. PROVISIONS. LONDON,Wednesday.—Butter market generally dull Jersey and Brittany lower at S3s to 94s Normandy, 86s to 112s Friesland, 80s to 38s Kiel, Danish, and Swedish, 84s to 100s. Bacon-nuiet market at late -u rates. Hams without change. Lard—a slow sale. Cheese qaiet-old American, 40s to 58s finest new do., 52s Edam, quoted at 48s to 53s Gouda, 40s to 44s. BRISTOL, Wednesday.—(From Francis Barnard's cir- cular.) Bacon-Shipments this month show a con- I siderable falling off, but the supply still exceeds the demand, and consequently it is difficult to obtain full values. Cheese—As the new make falls in price there is rather more inquiry, and advices from Canada state that grass goods will probably be ready next week. Butter—Dull at nominal rates. Lard—A further reduc- j tion is noticeable on the week, and as values a.re now reaching a safer level the article attracts more atten- tion. lour-American markets are steady at late rates, and on this tide values are unchanged. BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday.—Firsts, 78s seconds, 74s thirds, 70s; fourths, 595: Kegs—thirds, 72s. Mild-cured firkins—superfine, 82s fine, 78s mild, 70s do. kegs— fine, 78s. In market— 522 firkins, 339 mild. CHEESE. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—There was a large pitch of Caerphilly cheese of superior make, which sold readily at prices which increased as the market progressed. Some inferior samples obtained 60s, and the price steadily advanced to 65s, which reached 65s before all the lots were disposed of. A few lots of single Glouces- ter obtained 40s to 45s per cwt. SUGAii. GLASGOW, Wednesday.—Slow market a moderate business done at prices occasionally in buyers' favour. The official report states :-Fair to good business done at steady prices. SEED LONDON, Wednesday.—Messrs John Shaw and Sons, seed merchants, of Great Maze Pond, London, S.E., write market, as might have been expected, was very thinly attended. Consumptive demand for seeds is now at an end, and no speculative movement of importance has yet developed itself. Tares are in im- proved request. In bird seeds (excepting millet, which is dearer) there is no quotable alteration. Full prices are asked for mustard and rapeseed. The demand for psas and haricots has slackened. POTATOES. LONDON,Wednesday.—Agoodsupplyof new potatoes, and trade moderately active for both old and new potatoes. Imperators, 90s to 110s magnums, 90s to 120s champion", 80s to 100s per ton. New foreign rounds are quoted from 10s to 12s kidneys, 14s to 24s per cwt. FISH. GRIMSBY, Wednesday.—There was a large supply of fish to-day and prices rather lower with a moderate demand. Plaice, 18s to 24s level, 14s to 18s lemon, 35s to 3Bs soles. 19ps to 170s haddocks. 8s to 10s j whitches, 20sto26?jferbox; turbot, 6s to 10s brill, 2s to 3s ling, 3s to 4s dead, 2s to 3s skate. 3s to 4s dead, Is 9d to 2s live cod, 3s to 5s each dead, 40s to 60s hake, 30s to 40s per score halibut, 5s to 6s dead, 3s to 4s lobsters, Is 6d per lb. METALS. LONDON, Wednesday.—Copper strong with a good business at E55 6s 3d to Sa5 10s cash, now buyers at the latter sellers. 7s 6d more three months £53 17s 6d to S54 10s. Tin quiet—Straits, BS2 cash 291 10s to ) S91 15s three months. Spelter, B22 17s 6d to £23. Spanish lead, S12 7s 6d toj312 10s English. £1210s to £ 12kl2s6d. Scotch pig iron, 54s 3d cash. Hematite, 53s 71/ad cash Closing report—Copper firm— £ 53 17s 6d cash B54 12s 6d three months. Tin quiet but steady- Straits. £ 92 5s to £ 92 7s 6d cash £ 91 17s 6d to £ 92 three months Australian, 29,3 cash. English ingots, S95 10s. Spelter, E22 17s 6d to £23. Soanish lead, B12 7s 6d to jE12 8s 9d English, B12 10s to JE1212s 6d. Scotch pig iron. 55s cash Middlesborough, 41s 7ijd. Hematite, 53s 7%d. GLASGOW, Wednesday.—Market quiet, and a small business in Scotch was done at 54s and 53s 9d cash buyers, 53s 8d cash sellers, 53s Sd. Middles- brougii was done at 41s 9d and 41s lOd cash buyers, 41s 10a cash seller^ 41s lCVjd. Hematite was done j at 53s 6d cash buyers, 53s 3d cash sellers, 53s 4,.4d. j

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