The Cardiff Times

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATH BIRTHS. CotBOPRME.—On the 2oth of December, at 13, West- bourne-road, Penarth, the wile of Gilbert K. Col. bourne. of a sou. 3b4 JLATtU —At Woodland Cottage, Maindee, Newport, on the 27th Dec., the wife of T. L. Latch of a son. PRiCHAAD. On 30th December, at 14, Windsor- place, Cardiff, the wife of Dr Prichard, of a sou. 437 MARRIAGES. LEWIS—ROBERTS.—On December 25th, by license, at Sc. Augustine's Church, Peuarth, by the Her Sweet Escott, John Lewis, of Cardiff, to >1. J. Roberts, of Penarth. 36Z MORRIS—PlNCH.—Dec 25th, at Albion-square Congre- gational Church, Pembroke Dock, by Rev. J. E, Griffiths, David Morris, grocer, Swansea, to Emiia, • daughter of H. Pinch, Pembroke Dock. SMITH—ATKINSON.—December 2t>tb, at St, German's Church, Koatu, Cardiff, by the vicar, the Rev R J I Ives, Henry George smith, of Cardiff, to Florence, sixth daughter of Robert Atkinson, Roath, Cardiff. DEATHS. BAKFIL-UN the 28th Dec., at 13, Eton-place, Canton, Cardiff, after a, long illness, Ann, wife of John Bakejr, aged 44. 481 DAvma -December 51st, after a brief illness, at Tynant, Rad>r, Hannah Daries, widow of the late Owen Davies, slate merchant, Cardiff. 588 DAVIKSOn the 29th ult., at Danygraig-teirtce, Ynyshir, John Davies. DAVIES.— .51st Deeember, at Tynant, Radyr, in her sixiy-third year, Hannah, widow of the late Owen Davies, slate merchant, Cardiff. bS3 EDWARDa —Dfcember 27, at his residence, Buarthy- capel Farm, Llanwonao, James Edwards, aged 80. FONTAIN.-On December 29th. at Ashley Villa, Caerau-road, Newport, Johu Fontain, aged bO yews, ircn-founder. 9846 GRIFFITHS.—December 29fch, at her residence, 3, Graham-street, Merthyr, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Henry Griffiths, aged 74 years. HARDING. -De"wber 2Sth, at Vineyard House, Lytchttt Matravers, Dorset, Charlotte Elizabeth Hamilton, the beloved wife of George Harding, late of Cefncethin, Carmarthenshire, aged 37. 1378 jAJtfia.—On Saturday, Dec. 28tb, Kate, the beloved, wife of David James, clothier, Llanelly, passed away' into re*t peacefully, while sleeping (after a we*k s severe illness), age 43 years. 517 JONES.—Mrs -iarah Jones (late school-mistress), Tafl- atteet. Pontypridd, died in her 79th year on Decsm- bf-r 26th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Thotn&u Charles, manager, Blaenclydach. MARTIN.—Iu ever loving memory of my dear husband, Lftuteuant-Colonel Martin, who died at 44, The Parude, Cardiff, December 30th, 1887. One nost deeply mourned-ii lasting sorrow. MAY.—On the 2nd inst., at Tyueside, Penarth, Eliza- beth, wife of George J. May, daughter of the late I William Gray, ttsq., M.E., Underbill, Taibaeh. 665 PAMER.—On 29th December, at 42, Perrott-atreet, Treharris, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Thomas Parker (blacksmith), aged 66. PICKPORD. — On December 27tii, at Clifton-place, New- port, Elizabeth, wife of William Pickford, aged 72 years. ROBERTS. -Friday. December 27th, at Tovyn, Merioneth, tbe Rev J. Alun Roberts, B.D.,late minister of Ebenezer Congregational C|M. Cardiff. WEBB.On 25th December. at 51, Cardiff, James Webb, aged 70 years, the employ of Messrs Jotham and Son is greatly regretted. WlLi-lAMi—in thfc 1st January, if belle Vue Hotel, Merthyr, i11 his 53r! rtgrw'ited. (auerai Saturdar f <igmrt^V4..i i

T_ri WELSrtjiOTES. ANOTHER AGITATION IS THE RHONDDA. The latest novelty in agitations for a rise in wages 's among the Rhoudda insurance employes. The grievances are numerous and the demands are apparently Masonablweoough. In the first place they want a union, and a meeting will be shortly convened to consider the advisability of establish- ing one. The society, so it is said, pay their men 17. per cent. for collecting the members' con- tributions other societies pay 20 per sent., aud some 25 per cent. forsimkar work. The employes of this society demand, dr will demand after a union has been formed, 20 per cent. for collecting, in order to be on a similajfootiug to other officials. That is the principal grievance but there are complaints which apply to all the members of the fraternity. The question of lapses will come under discussion, and this is considered a serious one. If a collector reports a lapse," which means that a member has severed his connection with the society, the employe mut find another member or a Bub- stitute. For instance, say that a member goes to America, and informs tbe representatives of the society that be has made up his mind not to contribu e a fraction more to them; the official who obtained the new business," or enrolled the name, would ha ve to find another member instead of him, because be bad been paid com- mission ten years previously, according to the amount for which the member had -in sured himself. Now, although the society had received the member's contributions for that comparatively long period, still they demand the collector to make up for the amount paid to the latter when the member was first admitted. Dur ng the recent great depres- sion of trade a large number of "lapses" occurred, and the consequence was that a number of insu- rance agents iailed to earn more than 10s per week for some time. THE LADY BOUNTIFUL Otf SOUTH WALES. The Musical Times dubs Madame Patti" the Lady Bountiful of Glamorganshire," and it is not far wrong, though South Wales would be the more comprehensive and just title. But it furnishes an extract from an American paper which is well worth publishing. Patti, once dark-baired. has become a blonde. Well, since she is to farewell, she should fairwell." Mark not only the pun, but the new verb "to farewell"—I farewell, thou fareweMest, he farewells! THE AGGRMSION OR THE J'AIR SEX. The ladies have taken to the bicycle and to tbe go as you please. On Saturday night at 10 o'clock a contest was brought to a conclusion which had been proceeding for the space of twenty hours. The full score I have not seen but the leading lady bad been travelling for 16 hours at the rate of fifteen miles an hour when "our parcel was despatched," its the papers have it. The second was not a mile behind, and the other two were fairly in it." One bad retired ill. I should suggest now that a football match be arranged. WORK SOMETHING KORE THAN PAINT. We have evidently dona the Stone Age an injustice, if Herr Buschan is to be credited. This learned authority has, from an examination of the textiles from the German peet-finds of tbe northern bronze period, been able to distinguish tbe litres of tbe stuff, and to show that, at a period of great remoteness, wool and fl ix, but not hemp, were made into webs. The date may be put at anything beyond 25,000 years since. Herr Buscban is of the opinion, improbable as it may seem, that weaving was carried on in the Neolithic period, when huge mammotqs were roawing over Europe, and England was inhabited by the musk-ox. CHRISTMAS AT THE WORKHOUSE. Christmas comes but ouCe a year, but when it does come it brings for the inmates of the Cardiff Workhouse a few hours of thorough enjoyment. Sotuo of the present inmates have participated in these annual re-unions for nearly 20 years in succession, and a larger number have been present at a dozen one year after another. The Christmas of 1889 baa been no exception to the rule, and the sumptuous repast which the poor people par- took of on Christmas Day was supplemented on Friday night by an entertainment by the Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir, who gaveDr Staiuer's cantata Daughter of Jairus," Miss M. Johnson, R.A.M., kindly taking the leading part with infinite credit. Last night, the inmates again assembled in tbe dining-ball, aud the Cardiff Snowdrop Minstrels gave an entertainment which afforded uumitigated gratification. Mr and Miss Greenhalgb, tho rnastor and matron of the work- house, were as a«ual most aolicitous iox tbe com- fort of the inmates, ana several !«smher» oi i'u^ board of guardians evinced their sympathy by per- aonal attendance. •

WELSH GATHERING IN BIRMINGHAM. Tbe annual tea party and social gathering of the congregation and friends of the Welsh Chapel, GranviMe-street, was held on Wednesday evening, at St. Thomas's School, Granville- street, Birmingham. At the meeting in the evening Mr J. Jarratt (the American Consul) expressed the pleasure it afforded him to meet the Welsh peoplt of Birmingham, and offered liicm bis greetings as a Welshman who bad lived in America for many years. He had always been picvd of his nationality—(applause)— for whatever e>t liberty existed in the United States could be ascribed to Roger WilliaT.o, one of the Pilgrim fawers. When he <-eceutly visited his native town 10 W»tes he was pre- sented with a testimonial, ona sentence in which pleased him more than auy of the others. It saiu that be bad always been a staurcL i "r tern- perance, and had stood by tbo cause of his Lord aud Master. He asked. Was there any Welshman there that evening w: had been in the habit of visiting pablic-hcuoes If so. that man bad deserted t: ot his filhers. (Applause.) The Welsh I poupie had always been a particularly religious people. If a young man wae in tbe habit of visiting public-houses, his prospective wife could be sure he would not make a good husband; while on the other hand, if the young lady attended such places in company with her "intended," it was almost safe to conjecture that she would make an indifferent wife. Reverting to America, the speaker said that President Harrison had Welsh hiood in his veins, and that the same could be said of at least two members of his Cabinet. Mr Evan Jones, who was at present located at Cardiff, was the first Welsh consul who bad been appointed, and he (the speaker) was the second. He was proud to represent America in England, but doubly so to -reaide in Birmingham, which stood by America in the time of her tribulation, when the struggle' for the Union was going on. Then Birmingham, with that grand and beloved man, John Bright —(applause)—sent across the Atlantic words which cheered them in their trouble, and buoyed them up with hope. (Renewed applause.) While in America he had had a lot to do with labour affairs, and bis great aim had been to create a love between the employer and employed which would be beneficfal to a,lU (Applause.)

WEL8H NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE. No Welsh journalist has been more reviled'and more bitterly attacked by the Church and Con- servative party than ha* Mr Gee, the able editor and proprietor of Banar ou Amserau Gym.ru. (" The Banner and Timea of Wales.") His paper has, however, held its own as the leading paper of the principality, and its success has been so pro- nonnced that he annonfcees in the current issue a contemplated important enlargement. It is issued twice a week—the BaBer Vawr" of 16 pages on Wednesday, at 2d, aud the "Baser Vach" of eight pages on Satyurday, at a penny. Without adding to thr price, Mr Gee now in- tends materially increasing the size of each issue. The papers will continue to contain the same number of pages as at present, but the columns will be lengthened, and one new column added to each page. After the change has been effected— which Mr Gee contemplates being able to do very shortly—the "Bauer Vawr" will contain eighty columns, and the "Baner Vach" half that number. This affords a valuable commentary on the action of the Conservative press in pooh- poohing the Welsh Nationalist movement, and the deterioration of this Welsh press. Neither is it without ita lessons to those who study the hold, the influence, and the future of tbe Welsh lan- guage as a factor in the feocial and public life of the principality. r t

v^-cc l- M ii (Siiasfiiiijcatian, >r « SHIRE. — PENTYRCH 1 V >N 'IS&CHANJTS, COLLXEKY PRO- -TORS, AND OTHERS. :e invited for the PURCHASE of the ialuable COPPICE WOODS and TIM. the prtrercy of E. Rhys Wirwfleld, EN. about Si acres, forming part of Craig d and el se adjoining the Barry Railway, the west and north by the Hendreysgnthaa Sir Morgan Morgan, on the east by the ilym Farm,and on the south by a new a, and <;onaiatq of 736 oak, 6 ash, 4 beech, and jre timber trees, larch poles, pitwood, cog. ordwood, and hurdle staff. 2.—On about 18 Acres, forming part of Graig bounded on the north and east by oad leading from Puntytch towards the Cw^ar's .s Public-house, on the south by Maesteg Farm, on the west by the Barry iUilway, and consists of i oak, 14 a-li, and 1 beech timber trees, pitwood, jgwood, cord wood, and hurdle stuff. All Timber Trees in the above lots are marked and numbered with white paint; all standards are re- served by the landowner and excluded from the lots, and marked with red paint. For view of the woods apply to Mr Evan John, Pen* twyn, Pentyrch, Cardiff. AH tenders to be sent to R. A. Warren, Esq., 99, Great Russell-street, London, W.C., not later than the 18th day of January, 1890. CONDITIONS. -Payment on acceptance of tender, less a discount of Ro per ceot., or by approved bills at three months, Ground to be cleared by 26th March, 1891. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 1398—13999 TFLO BE LET, with possession 25th March, JL 1390, the LONDON HOUSE HOTEL, SHOP, LAND, and PUEMLjKS, comprising a large and com- modious dwelling-house, bar, and shop, with the necessary stabling, yard, store-houses, and other con- veniences, and 17 acres of well-cultivated land. the Premises have a frontage of 70 feet, and are the centre of the now most ^uccte^sful Crymmych Monthly Markets, and immediately adjoining the Railway Station It commands a good agricultural and com- mercial posting district. Goodwill moderate. It affords a rare opportunity for a business man. For further particulars apply to the owner. James James, London House. Crymmych; or to Mr John James, London House. Crymmych; or to Mr Johu Rees, Tegryn, Llanfyrnach, R.S.O.. to whom tenders are to be sent in by the 5th February. 733 | VERY HEAD of a i'amiiy should send for Harpur Jil Twelvetrees' Illustrated Price Lists of L:iundry Machinery, and Pamphlet entitled, How we Wash at Home," containing most valuable oractical experi- ence. Post free.- harpur Twelvetrees, Laundry Engineer, 8, City-road. London, E.C. 1.:906 YOUNG LADIES wbo want to be independent, y and make th- ir own way in the world, should write for f-'rospectus of the Scientific Dress-Catting Association, 272, Regent-Street, London, W. Situations found for all pupils at good salaries. 13905 IX CABINET PORTRAITS, 3s three for 2s. Twelve Carte Portraits. 2s 2d Six for Is 4it. Eight-inch Enlargement, So three for 6s. Send Carte or Cabinet and Postal Order. In about 10 days you will receive Highly Finished Copies, with original.- Francis and Co., 29, Ludgate Hill. London 1M06 WANTED to purcnase second-hand Furniture of every description, from a cottage to a mansion also carriages aad harness, <tc. cash same day.— Apply Edes, Old Curiosity Shop, near the Bridge, Newport, Mon. RUSSIAN INFLUENZA" ONLY EFFICIENT PREVENTIVE AGAINST THIS PROSTRATING ILLNESS IS QODEN MINERAL PASTILLES, k? SALK 3,470,000 BuXZS IS 1588. ASK YOUlt CHEMIST FOR SODEN MLNERAL PASTILLES. M3 BEST CURE AND PREVENTIVE AGAINST BRONCHIAL CATARRH, COUGHS, BRON- CHITIS. SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES. THROAT IRRITATION, CATARRH, ASTHMA, SORE THRO ATS, CONSUMPTION, DIPHTHERIA. SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES. WHOOPING COUGH. INDIGESTION, CATARRH of the STOMACH and LUNGS. QIR MoRKLL MACKENZIE Recom- KJ mends Them. SALE 3,470,000 BOXES IN 1888. SOLD EVERYWHERE, la lid PER BOX, and THE SODEN MINERAL PRODUCE CO., LTD-, 52, BREAD-STREET. CHEAPSIDE, E.C. 13922 LEA AND pERRINS' SAUCE. LEA AND 13ERRINS' SAUCE. -L Purchasers should see that the Label on that the Label on every bottle of the original Worcestershire Sauce bear^ tbe signature, 1 ^EA AND J3ERRINS. LEA AND T>ERRINS SAUCE. J- Sold wholesale by tha Proprietors, Worcester. Crosse & Blackwell, London. Retail everywhere. LEA AND T>ERRINS' SAUCE. X 1375 15834 MHE NEW FRUIT CASCARA- X I>YNK.—NA'I'URE'S REMEDY FOR ¡ CONSTIPATION.—Pleasant to take, certain in action. Ttie NEW FRUil not only acts on the bowels, but the charm oè its action that (from its invaluable great tonic properties) it at once gives tone aud energy to the muscular coats of the stomach, gradually restoring to Nature its long-lost power.—Sold o- by all Chemists in Is l$d and 2s 9d boxes, or £ 7 S direct from T. O. SANDELL, West Kensington. ? ARDIFFDYEING AND SCOURING WORKS, 1, NELSON. TERRACE, CARDIFF. J S H O B B S PROPRIETOR. Damask, Moreen, mi l Rep Window Cut tains. Silks, Shawls, and Dresses of every description Cleaned, Dyed, itud finished in a superior style. Gentlemen's clothes cleaned and returned in 24 hours. 13337 ROGERS' AK JlLES A SB pORTERS [(In 44 Gallon Cask3 and upward»j. BREWERY, BRISTOL. CARDIFF STORES WORKING-STREET. NEWPORT STORES COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. CHEPSTOW STORES BEAUFORT-SQUARE. Applications for Purchasing Agencies in South Wales to be 36c101re:ised to J. B, MAD DOCKS, PENARTH, No' extra charge fcr Ales and Porters supplied In 4; 13966 Gallon Casks. 1221

STILL ANOTHER TITHE VICTORY. THE closing days of the old year witnessed yet another tithe victory. The last of the long list of cases entered for trial in the superior courts came on for hearing, before Mr Justice GKA^THAM, in London last week. Like all those which preceded it, I this was decided ill favour of the defen- dants, and thus has the honour of Welsh Nonconformity been again vindicated. After having been pictured in the Eng- lish press, from the Times downward, as stirrers up of strife, after having been denounced by the militant Bishop of ST ASAPH as men who had disgraced the fathers of Welsh Nonconformity, after having regiments of soldiers and armies of policemen and emergency men to bring them back to the paths of virtue,it turns out that after all the Welsh farmers were in the right and those who prosecuted them woe- fully and hopelessly in the wrong. Over and over again have we maintained that Welsh farmers werti fully within their legal rights when they declined to pay tithes, except under distraint, as a practical protest against the manner in which the national property is now appropriated to purely denominational purposes. Over and over again has this line of defence been reviled, and the bitterness of the attacks of our op- ponents has now aud again led some of the weaker brethren in our own ranks to doubt the wisdom of our policy, if not the justice of our cause. The South Wales Liberal Federation, which undertook the defence of the farmers, has been depicted as having recourse to Irish tactics, and has been credited with an inclination to call in the aid of Captain Moonlight, and even possibly of the Invincibles. All these attacks have been called forth by the determination of the Federation to see justice done to the popr farmer, and by the desire of the Liberal press in Wales to throw light upon the doings of the strong who oppressed the weak. and of the rich who harassed the poor. Now we have the few clearly stated on our side. It ui a remarkable fact that every case fougV* law courts by the South Wales I' eration on behalf of the Mthft. f beeu won. Surely this v pioxp1' tiataiftdnt oi 1. the fact is itself enough to carry convic- tion home to the minds of the most dense. Those who charged the farmers with breaking the law have themselves j broken it, while the course taken by the farmers has been in every instance justi- fied. There need be no misunderstanding for the future. The country now knows | what the farmers can legally do, and what the tithe collectors cannot legally do. The appeal to the law courts, by means of which the clerical party had hoped to crash their opponents and stamp out the tithe agitation, has had an exactly contrary effect. The farmers are more determined than ever that until tithes are devoted to purely national purposes, they will only pay them under compulsion and accompanied by such pro- teat as the law distinctly permits them to make. That sympathy with the agitation has extended to circles in which no active part can be taken in the light is proved in several ways. The meetings to express sympathy with the farmers, held in the mining and manufacturing districts, are well attended and enthusiastic. The De- fence Fund has produced Seven Hundred Pounds, chiefly in shillings and half-crowns from the poorer classes of the community. Even the bards have been infected by the general enthusiasm, for some sixty of them have sought the aid of the Awen to produce a Popular Tithe Song which will be sung in every village and hamlet throughout the length and breadth of the Principality. Many will now probably be inclined to think that there is no further need of a Defence Fund. This would be a very mis- taken idea, The tithe war is not yet over. Hitherto we have acted on the defensive, and have been content with upholding in the law courts the action of the farmers. Having proved the farmers to have acted strictly within their legal rights, it follows that their prosecutors have in at least some instances exceeded their ,duty, and laid themselves in turn open to prosecution. The measure which they meted out to the farmers should now in turn be meted out to them. Besides this, we know not what a day may bring forth, and very shortly we may find that the ignorant arrogance of the tithe owner may have inflicted a greater injustice than ever upon the defenceless farmers. The fund should not only be maintained, but increased, so as to strengthen still further the hands of those actually engaged in the fight. But even if the tithe war were over, we should still deem it our duty to advocate the raising of a large sum of money which might serve as a Permanent Emergency Fund. We are as yet only on the threshold of the social troubles of Wales. The Church Question is, to all intents and purposes, settled, for Disestablishment must come with the next Liberal Government. This necessarily involves th« settling too of the Tithe Question. But be- yond these, looming large and threaten- ing, is the Land Question. Dwellers in the towns, in the mining districts, and even in the specially favoured agricultural districts of Glamorgan, know nothing of the hardships endured by the Welsh farmers in Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire, Pembroke- shire, and elsewhere. In the greater part of the Principality the tenant farmers are simply tenants at will, leading a life of hardship and almost hopeless struggle, of which those who do not come into daily and familiar contact with them know nothing. The Land War in Wales is not far distant, and when it comes will be far more severe than the Tithe War. Let Welsh Radicals, then, be prepared in time with a fund which will enable them to enter upon that war full of hope, and with the certainty that those who fall shall not needlessly suffer.

THOSE WHOM THE GODS LOVE. IN most lands, and in most histories, the loss of the children is told in legend or in- corporated in written record. But then, alas RACHEL is always weeping for her little ones. In the midst of our New Year's festivities comes the news of an infantile holocaust. Scarcely had the bells finished speeding the parting year and welcoming the new when the alarm rang out that the Forest Gate Pauper School was on fire. Only a few hours previously the little lads had been taken to see the pantomime at the Stratford Theatre, and had .doubtless fallen to sleep dreaming of the enjoyment they had seen and the delights which were to follow, for on the morrow there was to have been a special treat, in which the inmates were to take part. Of those who went to bed so elated and happy twenty-six never woke again. The story of the event is related in another column, and ic ,iicr*5 the reader must turn for a graphic description a distressing scene in which theolementa of Humanity and heroism are not wanting, There is One ray c» comfort in this terrible catastrophe—the majority or victims suffered no pain. The insidious vapoups rolled through the dormitories in volumes, and, probably enough, many of the children never awoke to the situation. They passed from the land of dreams into the Great Forever without ex- I perienoing a knowledge of that terrible struggle which the spirit has with the body on dissolving conu^ction. On the faces of the children was tii& °xuression of peace, and the pose of the figures u?monstrated that they had felt no cruel anguish. No such wholesale destruction of infants has occurred since the loss of life which was occasioned by the burning of the Vienna Theatre. But as we have said, these calami- ties have furnished many a theme for a poet's idle page. The death of the young invariably appeals to the sympathy of every- one, more so than the death of those in the prime of life, though the latter are of more value to the community than the immature. For instance, the Massacre of the Inno- cents, in which not so many children perished as at the Forest Gate disaster, has been handed down from generation to generation as a memorial of HEROD'S cruelty, though, as a matter of fact, he served his own children in much the same manner. In fact, the saying sprang up that it was better to be HEROD'S pig than his son, for the former was not tortured. This phrase was significant by the play upon words, "pig" I and son being similar in Greek. The great man who has just been laid in his grave in Westminster Abbey has perhaps buried the pathos of the "Pied Piper of "Hamelin in its humour. It is not im- probable that this legend relates to one of the largest losses of children with which the world is acquainted. The Boy Crosade took place in 120.2. A shepherd boy gave out that GOD in a vision had bestowed upon him bread, and had sent him with a letter to the King of France. Round him gathered 50,000 children of about twelve years. The tears and prayers of their parents could not prevent them. With wax candles in their hands, and clad in pilgrims dress, they moved, singing hymns, through France. At Marseilles they were shipped oh board seven ships, the owners of which promised them a free passage, but the scoundrels took them to Egypt and sold them as slaves. About the same time two armies of children gathering in Germany crossed the Alps, and many of them fell into the hands of the slave-dealers. Away across in America, BRET Hüra, in some very pretty verses, has alluded to the loss of the children of Greyport Town. Good cause fur fear 1 to the thick mid-day The hulk that lay by tbe rotting pier, I Filled with the children ie happy pas, I Parted its xnooriogs and drifted (Hear. I As we learn farther on, They, come no øom." but¡ when the logs are thick the I' fishers shorten sail, for they know that they will hear the voices of the children still at play. LONGFELLOW, in touching lines, which he addressed to children, told them that he who was near the goal was weary of think. ing of the long way those little feet had to travel. The children; at Forest Gate who have completed life's jpnrney may possibly be more blessed than those who have still to toil onward through the world. The gods must have loved them; to have called them so soon, and without pain. If, as SOLON averred, no one is Hapjpy until he be dead, then those tiny mites are happy, and what cause is there for repining ?

-fRE,rpEGGV,-E'EWIS" OOM- PETttlON, A remarkable prooHus just been afforded of the widespread popularity of the tithe move- ment. A prize having been offered for the best popular tithe song, it appears that nearly sixty compositions have been received, bearing the poat marka of towns io all parts of Wales, with a fair sprinkling of English towns. Seldom ae even the National Eisteddfod produced such a crop, and the two chaired bards, Hwva Mop and It Dyyed," have their work cut out fOS them in desidu* maon (be best oomoontion. A

EAST GLAMORGAN CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. I Monthly Meeting at Bedlinog, The monthly meeting of the Welsh Calvioistio Methodists of East Glamorgan was held at Bed- linog on Tuesday and Wednesday last, under the presidency of Mr D. R. Lewis, solicitor, Dowlais. There was a large number of delegates present. It was decided to write the Rev T. Levi, Aber- ystwyth, and the Rev W. John, Bridgend,to visit a future meeting—the former to explain the objects and plans of the Welsh Sunday School Union, and the latter to deliver an address on the jubilee of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists' Foreign Mission Society, It was reported that the Rev William Henry, student at Trevecca College, had been unanimously elected pastor of the St David's Eneiish Church at Pontypridd, in succession to the Rev J. Pusrh, now of Cardiff, and that the Rev Pi. W. Llewellyn, of Glynneath, bad been cordially invited to undertake the pas- torate of the church at Ystradmynach. Both these selections were confirmed, and the Rev E. Jone!, Bryntirion, and Mr Walter Games, Pontypridd, were requested to visit Cilfynydd to take tbe voice of the Welsh church ia that place in tbe matter of electing a minister. Letters of transference were granted to the Rev Joseph Jenkins, Caerphilly, on his removal to the Lanca- shire and Cheshire Presbytery, and to the Rev Thomas Williams, student at Trevecca College, who is about to undertake the Dastorate of the church at Hay, Breconshire. References were made to the great loss sustained by the denomina- tion in the removal by death of the Rev David James, St. Mellon's, and Mr David Evans, J.P., Bodringallt, and votes of deep sympathy with the bereaved families were unanimously agreed to. Letters were read from the Revs. Thomas Row- lands and W. Howells, Penygraig, acknowledging a vote of sympathy passed with them at the previous meeting. It was reported that the site of the proposed new Welsh chapel at Barry bad been finally selected, and that all iron church was now being constructed.—The Rav Aaron Davies,Pont- lottyn, attended, and spoke words of hearty welcome to the monthly meeting on its first visit to Gelligaer parish.—The Secretary (&v W. Lewi-, Pontypridd) reported that the following candidates had been elected for ordination to the full work of the ministry in August next:—Messrs Frederick Thomas, Aberdare E. W. Llewellyn, Glyoneath W. Hughes, Cardiff; D. J. Ed wards,Penrhi wceihr M.E, Thomas (Cynwyd), Cardiff; and D. A. Williams, Llwydcoed. it was resolved that circulars be sent to the churches asking them to send to the secretary the names of those they wished to be ordained. The churches were also urged to set apart as a week of prayer the first week in the new year., The examination of the montbfy meeting candi- dates for the ministry was fixed to take place at Pontypridd at ten o'clock on the 10th of Febru- ary next. It was reported that the churches at Cwmaman and Penysrrtiig had reduced 'heir debts—the former by JB60 and the latter by £100, notes for tbo*e amounts being handed ia to be destroyed. Mr D. Taylor Davies, Pontypridd, and Mr Richard Lewis, Ton, were elected mem- bers of the monthly meeting, and then a cordial welcome was extended to Messrs W. Bevan, Derry, and Thomas Owen, and Richard Lloyd, Bedlinog, on their election as deacons. The matter of the proposed re-arrangement of the districts was discussed at length, and eventually refeired back to the committee, it being resolved that ali objections to the present system be com- municated to the secretary before the datd of the next monthly meeting, which will be held at Tabor, Taff's Well, on the 11th and 12ch of Feb- ruary. Preaching services were held on Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday, the ministers officiating being the Ravs. W. D. Morris, Cwm- aman; M. D. Jones, Mountain Ash; John Morgan, Dmaa W. J. Williams, Hirwain T. J. Edwards. Penrhiwceiber; W. Lewis, Ponty- pridd; Tho3. Rees, Celn, and W. Lewis, Cwmparc.

THE NONCONFORMIST ARMY. THE BAPTISTS. With the close of the year statistics are issued giving the position of the various Noncon- forming bodies. The returns of the Baptist Union, as given in the official hand- book, show a marked increase for the year just closing. III England there are 2,032 churcnes in Wales, 623; in Scotland, 103; alld in Ireland, 20; mxkmi; ,i total of 2,786. With these are associated 3,731 chapels and mission stutmns, wliteh provide acctmmodation for 1,227,476. There are 1,884- ordained pastors and 4,082 'v preachers. In Cue Sunday schools there are 45,339 teachers and 448,796 scholars. The summary of statistics of Baptist churches throughout t;be world shows a marked increase over the last returns furnished three years ago. In 1886 there WHre 37,478 churches, with a mem- hersh p of 3,326,542; out this, year there are 43,125 churches, and a membership of 3,816,286, or piactically au increase of nearly half a million of baptised members. Of the scholars in the Sunday schools no fewer than 77.595 are in the principality of Wales, in addition to 17,287 in Monmouthshire. The Baptist Total Abstineuce Society reports 1,248 ministerial members, aud that 201 students iu the theological colleges out of 230 are enrolled abstainers. Fur the liquida- tion of their chapel debts tbe churches in Wales (innhtding Monmouthshire) last year raised £10,554. The largest sum was contributed in Glamurganshire-£4-,390, Monmouthshire coming next with B2.526. In the former county the membership is 35,042, and in the latter 13,224. THE CONGREGATIONALISTS. The Congregationalists give no return of mem- bership, but they have 4,585 churches and mission stations in England and VVales, providing accom- modation for 1,645,000 persons. In addition, there are 101 churcnes in Scotland, 29 in Ireland (with 91 evangelistic stations), and 11 i'l the Channel Islands, making the total for the United Kingdom 4,817. Wales has 1,006 churches, branch churches, and mission stations, affording accom- modation for 169.252 persons. Monmouthshire bas 79 churches, the greater part of which are, however, English. There are 2,710 ordained C--ir?«atioD.»i ministers in England and Wales, and o[ 2,093 b.-ve settim! p-»?t?r?tes. wh<u the colleges have 38 lecturers and professor* The Congregational Total Abstinence Society claims 1,600 ministerial members, while uouiiy tbe whole of the theological students are also abstainers. In the Congregational Sunday schools of England aud Wales there are no fewer than 700,000 scholars who receive instruction. Iu the British colleges there are 428 students, in addition to some 300 native students, in 10 training institutions connected with the London Missionary Society in heathen lands. That society has 157 English missionaries, 1,185 native ordained ministers, and 36 female missionaries. There are also 684 Con- gregational churches in the British colonies. THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. The returns of the Ualvinistic Methodist Con- nexion, as furnished to tbe English Diary, show an increase in each department. As some of the statistics were rccentlv ouoted, it need .y DOW be ttua ueuoiuioAtion has in England anJ 1,249 cnur'-1'0*, 132,334 c?mmuoi««nta. while 2G2.155 ..1d "et dowu as hearers." In the Sahbach schools there are 189,936 children. There are 651 ordained ministers, of whom 423 are settled pastors having 613 churches in their care. There are also 636 preachers and 4,308 deacons. The present amount of chapel debts is set down at £318,970, to which special object J640,021 was hit year contributed. Tbe total amount raised by the connexion in England and Wales was £175,899.

BISHOP HEDLEY ON SLAVERY. On Sunday evening Bishop Hedley, of New- port and Minevia, delivered a striking sermon at St. Peter's Church,Cardiff, on the New Crusade against Slavery." There was a very large congre- gation. His lordship, in the course of his remarks, explained that the new crusade was a movement inaugurated to check, as far as possible, the traffic which was going on at a disastrous rate in Africa. It was not intended to interfere with the domestic slavery, as practised by the Mohammedans, be- cause it was part and parcel of the social life of that Met, and couldRnot be met by any practicable methods. But there were similar forms in exist- ence amongst the uncivilised races which were abominable in character. Tb6 idea that the spirits of slaves waited upon their dead masters iu another state led to the wholesale butchery of unfortunate men upon the death of tbe chief, and this cruel custom was observed in a wholesale and merciless manner. A crusade would have power to lay a determined siege to this barbarous custom, and Cardinal de Richelieu, who had done splendid work, pointed it out as one of tbe main points of attack. More important, however, was the necessity to place a barricade between the slave markets and the source of supply. A large number of Arab3, totally destitute of fear, and stimulated by prospects of great gain, were engaged in Africa in swooping down upon unprotected tribes and carrying away detachments of slaves. The most horrible cruelty prevailed. Occasionally 1,500 natives would be massacred to expedite the capture of 50, and the retreat of the victors was marked by the bleaching bones of wretches left to die on the way. These merciless invaders were enthusiastic propagandists, and it was certainly a burning desire with them to put down idolatry and fetishism. But the Moham- medan faith introduced was disastrous to the well-being of the natives. It was fatalism in its doctrine and sensualism in its morality, and proved stagnation to all intellectual develop- ment. The missionary enterprise would serve as a check to proselytism of this kind. Excellent work bad been done already by Captaiu Jaubert and Emin Pasha, but it was necessary to place garrisons along the main slave tracks to repel by force the ruthless marauders. The Catholic Church sympathised with the efforts of Protestantism to meet the evil, but it could not recogniae their adequacy. There was a lack of precision in their doctrine which puzzled the savages, while on the other hand the Catholic religion possessed a wealth of externals which gratified the eye of the convert and aided his understanding and his xympatby. His Lordabip made a powerful appeal for the prayers and practical assistance of his congregation, and expressed a hope that the congress meeting at Berlin would formulate » distinct policy such as would avail to meet and exterminate tbe evil.

CHRIST CHURCH, PENARTH Unfortunate Position of Affairs' The Rev XL. J. Plater, minister of this chttrobt having intimated last Sunday night bis intention to resign the pastorate, a meeting of members, seatholders, and subscribers of the church was held on Wednesday night. Mr F. G. Hodges, obairmau of fcha committee^ who .nraaidedLav. t YiiirM-T -7 plained tbe object of the meeting, saymg that Mr Plater had of his own accord, without the consent of the managing committee, offered tbe church for JMOO to the rector of Penarth (Rev W. Sweec-Escott). The building originally cost J6780. Great dissatisfactiou was evinced by I the meeting, several present enquiring what right Mr Plater bad to take su?h a step before coming tj the committee. It was not stated what the position of the trustees was in the matter, but it was stated that a Cardiff solicitor was instructed to draw up the necessary deeds. In a letter read Mr Plater said that he bad been informed that a guarantee for this year's stipend would not bo forthcoming, and, therefore, he bad beee obliged to provide for the future in another sphere of labour.—The Chairman stated that any future action as to stipend was quite in tbe hands of tbe church, and not the committee only, and that the collections and pew rents did not realise two-thirds of the stipend at present.—It was subsequently reported that Mr Plater would make a public statement of other reasons which led to bis resignation next Sunday. One mem- bei proposed that the rev. gentleman should not be allowed to enter the building, but this was lost by a majority. A resolution was, however, passed not to return him the keys ot the church.—Mr J. B. Ferrier proposed that the only satisfactory way to proceed would be to set! tbe building by auction, that the sum realised in this way should go to payoff the mortgage, and any surplus remaimng^hould go to pay off outstanding debts.—Major Thornley and Mr Milward supported this view, and it was received with applause by those present. There appeared to be no certainty on the part of the committee as to the nature of the terms of the lease granted by Lord 'Windsor, and for this reason Mr Ferrier's proposition could not be acted upon immediately.

CARDIFF TORIES IN A FIX. Why they Bolted from the School Board It was represented ou Thursday, in the papers controlled toy the School Board nominee whose candidature was so objectionable, that the election fiasco was due to clerical intolerance," bigoted obstinacy," "arrogance," "ecclesiastical tyranny," "splenetic humour," &u. That this is a complete misrepresen- tation uo one knows better than the indivuftuai who set it in currency. Not only was there no intolerance, arrogance, or anything ot the sort ou the side accused of it, OUt; any arrogauce there might be was entirely ou the other side, nameiy, the Conservative Association, which arrogated to itself the right to impose as a colleague of the old memoers ot tbe Board an individual with whom those old mem- bers were unwilling to be identified. The Asso- ciation would not act independently. Its insis- tence was that six denominational candidates should be nominated in block; and the Caurchmen, whilst not rejecting this propo- sition, did reject, and were coustant in the rejection, of auy proposition that they euouid be nuked with a particular individual. The Wetteru Mail of yesterday stateH Weare told tuat tue ouiy name to winch objection was raised was thai, ot Mr Lascelles Uarr The reason tor the invidious discrimination has been variously described." It has not been variously described the reason was bluntly and plainly stated to Mr Carr by a leading negotiator of itte other side, and any reference the Mail may make to Church (Jongress incidents is a mere red herring. The dictation attempted came from the side with which the luvidioualy discriminated individual is connected; that side continuously endeavoured to foist upon the old members a tellow candidate with wnoin they would not be identified and in every proposed re-arrangement the name of the objectionable personage was retaiued. Had that been omitted, arraugemen) wou.d have been easy. So desirous ot agree ment were the old members and their supporters that they ottered to divide the constituency into two districts, leaving the association nominees to take the larger portion- each side to act independently of the other. But UIJ; Mr Carr sought to ride into the contest on the back of the gentiemeu he has loaded with insult, and the offer was declined. Why the other associa- tion nominees could not act independently is explainable: it may suffice to indicate the relation of oniy oue 01 them, Sir Morgau Morgan. Sir Morgan is solicitor to the Western Mail, and he is Conservative candidate forSouth U.aiiiorgan; hence, he finds it politic not to offend the proprietor of that paper. As to the assertion that the split is oue to the Churchmen, that is utterly erroneous. Dr Trebame, one oi candidates who acts with the Revs G. A. Jones and E. J. Beck, is not a Churchmau; he is a We*ieyau; and woo more antagonistic than he. Rouoeu oy opoosition, the association assumed a pos.tion evidently taken up iu order to make arrangement impossible. Finding that the old membt!fB woulJ. nuL take Mr Carr as a collaa¡;fu6 in tue contest, they demanded that two of the old members—RJVS Mr Jones and Mr Beck— should retire. UIl which side is the arrogance and iutuierance? This journal has consistently opposed the policy which the two clergymen represent, and has no sympathy with their prmctples but on the point of arrogance "and "intolerance "it canuot but sustain the contention of old members of tbe Boaru, experienced in their work, aud acceptable to a large constituency, as against an interloper who, because he caunot get the advantage of their co-operation, wrecks his party's interests. Was he alraid to RQ into a contast i If thera were hope of winning—and the statistics pre, sen ted during tbe negotiations showed that the Conservative Association claimod ability to carry its IIlIm-wby bas be not gone into the contest? Clergymen are not such terrible oppo- nents that a man need bolt, like a dog, with its tail between its legs. Did he fear the whip 1 All the rbodomontade and bogus "letters to the editor will not cover the fact that to one man's self-ee«king, persistent intrusion, and fear of electoral deh*t»- i« due the effacement of the Conservative party iu School Board affairs. Tbe section of the Conservative pa. supported the old members oi th^, Bcarti has made it ciear that the inability :u «.u-operat«, with their party associates was due -Isiy to the intrasion of Mr Carr, rsla the old members declared it to ho "Í1upossible" that they should unite as cn adulatesIt had been made clear as daylight thai, the objection was to a single person. Ther.;¡ was no difference on matters oi pnncp! :&),1 TLo attempt which is made to ':i.uw that there was "clerical dictation recoils upon the head of its author. That the old members will be weil abused goes without saying—" intolerance of clerical extremists but an initial blast. They are a clerical clique," and so on. Hewever, they have in any case proved their determination not to be a Carr clique and are doubtless satisfied with dissociation from the partlcnlar individual named. With the Conservatives as a bodythey allege no quarrel, and can have none. No" religious test or anything of tbe kind was sought to be imposed and those who are being urged to condemn I the action of the old members will be clear-sighted enough to distinguish the real fac^ of liie c?.so t there is but one) and the differing statements successively put forward by a defeated and disappointed interloper. With the internecine quarrels of tbe Conservative party outsiders have nothing to do' iu the present instance, that description hardly applies, for all that has happened ia that an influential and trustworthy section has rejected the proffered alliance of a pertinacious intruder. Concerning him and the few who may be linked with him, this morning's text cf the Tory organ may be considered. His opponeuts are lectured on their disregard of public welfare. What is tbe regard which be and his henchmen pay to it f They have treated the educational interests of tbe town a6 though these were fit only for a game of battledore and shuttlecock. "Accept this nominee of ours, however objectionable bis association with you may be, or we will wreck the cause of the party," and they hate wrecked that cause- that is the measure of their concern for it. No consideration for the well- being of the children, the advancement of education, for tbe ratepayers, or for anything that rightly should be taken into account. All this is set aside. Take our nominee, or we'! do all in our power to binder that which the part; has consistently striven for; party principles art secondary to the elevation of this in- dividual to a position on the Board" The old Conservative members, in their free judgment, considered it impossible" that they should associate with that nominee. If the ratepayers chose to elect him as their colleague on the Board, well and good; but stand with him before the ratepayers they would not. Kuowug that he could not get in withoit their assistance, the would-be member persisted in bis obnoxious demands aid fearing a fair fight and free debate he bolted when his advances were finally rejected by those he sought as allies. Was there evei a more pitiful exhibition ? Not even a pretence of concern for education; nothing but tbe single object of personal advantage. Are the interests of the town to be ntilized in such a fashion far the benefit of individuals; to be made the sport of a clique, the plaything of a coterie ? A Reply to the Manifesto of the Can- servatives. TO THX EDITOR. SIB,—Our attention bas been called to a mani- festo issued by the six Conservative candidates, who have ietired from a contest. It contains so many statements which are either incorrect or only partially correct that we feel bound to place before the public a full statement of our position. In the early part of December a meeting of representative Churchmen, convened by tbs com- mittee of the local branch of the Church Defence Institute, was held to consider the attitude Churchmen should adopt at the election. It was resolved to contest tbe election, and certain can- didates were suggested, the meeting being ad- journed in order that tbey might be approached. In the meantime, Mr Carr, who bad previously stated his intention of standing as an independent candidate on Trades Union lines, decided to adopt a different attitude. The meeting of Churchmen then resolved to ask the aid of the Conservative Association, and sug- gested that that body should nominate three can- didates, a deputation being appointed to wait on the Executive Committee. This was done, and it was explained that it was impossible for two of tbe Churcb candidates to act on tbe same platform with Mr Carr. A sub-committee was appointed to deal with the matter, and on that body subsequently meeting the Cburcb Committee, it was stated that they bad selected Mr Carr as one of their candidates. It was again pointed out that if this course was persisted in there could not be united action, and the Association was urged to induce Mr Carr, if he intended to stand, to do so as an independent candidate. It is understood that Mr Carr declined to do this. Eventually this committee reported to tbe Association, and after a long discussion Mr Oarr I waa. again approached. The only result was that i he made the startling crojaoaitio^that all candidates nominated by Churchmen and Con" servatives alike (including in this all ths retiring members and himself) should withdraw, and six new candidates be nominated, three by each body. The right of Mr CÆtrr to dictate the retire ment of the old members not being recognised] the Conservative Association nominated six candidates, via., Sir M. Morgan, Dr Taylor, Dr Trebame, Messrs H. L. Carr, W. T. Hicks, and G. F. Webb. The Churchmen then decided to nominate only tbe three old members, viz., the Revs G. A. j^ones and F. J. Beck, and Dr Trebame, leaving the Conservatives to nominate the remaining three. It was then suggested by us that the Oburcb party would withdraw one candidate if Mr Carr would withdraw also, but this was refused. An alternative was then suggested to the Conservative candidates that three should be run by each body, and that the town should be divided into two parts (the Church party only asking for Roath and the South Wards), aad that neither should canvas in the portion allotted to the other. Or if it were preferred, the whole town should be open to canvass by both. Tbis was also declined. The Rev C. J. Thompson, at the request of Dr Taylor, in the hope of healing the breach, con- seated to be a candidate, on condition that Mr .Carr would revert to his orginal position and run as an independent candidate, one of the three Church candidates to retire to allow this arrange- ment to be carried out. This was accepted by the Church party, but refused by the Conservatives. The manifesto states that they accepted the nomination of the Association on the understand- ing that they were to "exhaust every means of effecting an honourable compromise with the Church party." How have they carried this out? Until the eve of the withdraws, absolutely no proposition was made by them to us, but all efforts in the direction of compromise had been made by the Church party. On Monday last an ultimatum was received by us which no honourable person could regard otherwise than as a gross insult. Its effect was that the Church party should have the right of electing six candi- dates out of the following list, viz., the Rev C. J. Thompson, Drs Taylor and Trebame, Messrs H. L. Carr, Jacobs, G. F. Webb, and W. T. Hicks, in any event Mr Carr to be selected. It will be seen two of the old mem- bers, the Revs G. A. Jones aod F. J. Beck, were thus excluded. Moreover, Mr Thompson would not have accepted this position. An alter- native was threatened that if this offor was refused all of the Conservative candidates would retire. The only answer we could give to this message was to issue our address, which was, however, delayed till mid-day Tuesday, in the unavailing hope that better counsels would pre- vail with the Conservative candidates. We exhausted every means in our power of coming to an honourable compromise, but we were met by men, or rather by one, whose only idea of compromise was to take all and give nothing, and we therefore failed. At no time was any attempt made to dictate to the Conservative Association whom it should select, but from the first it was pointed out that the retention of Mr Carf's name would preclude the possibility of a common platform. We are, sir, yours &c., G. ARTHUR JONES, J.LL. TREHARNE, F. J. BECK, Vicar of Roath. Cardiff, January 2,1S9_0.

MARINE ENGINEERS AND THEIR GRIEVANCES. A Local Dispute. On hearing of the difference existing between the Marine Engineers' Union and Messrs Thoma8"Turnbull and Co., shipowners, of Cardiff and Whitby, our representative waited upon Mr Kidd, of the Friendship Hotel, Cardiff, for au explanation of the present relations between the engineers and shipowners of the port generally. The difference (said he) is one of long standing. Of late years the duties of engineers have been very much increased, whilst the standard of the Government examination has also been raised producing a superior class of men, Even the sails of steamers are now hoisted by machinery, and consequently the responsibility restiug upon the engineers is very great, but the captain rules as absolute monarch over his boat. He orders the stores in most cases, and be, too, grants the discharge even to the engi- neers, of whom be really knows very little. It is a common complaiut that if an engineer or fireman be not satisfied with bis fare be suffers when be goes into port, for his certificate is often not marked according to his deserts; for instance, his conduct' is described as being "Good," instead of Very good," to. The berthing accommodation Huorded engineers is also most inadequate. At a meeting of the Cardiff branch, held on the 30ch Dec., it was unanimously decided that no man belonging to the Union in this port should be allowed to ship unless a mess-room steward were provided. The following rates of pay per month were also demanded for the future lor undermentioned voyages Mediterranean and Baltic Ports- Chief engineer £ 15 Second do. | Third do. £ 7 North Atlantic Ocean— Chief engineer JB16 Second do jE12 .LLURCL ut £ 1 Eastern trade and West African Coast- Chief engineer £ 18 o Second do. £ 13 0 Third do. £ 9 o Fourth do. £ 7 0 South American trade— Chief engineer. —. S17 0 Second do. £ 12 10 Third do. jEs 10 The rates for boats batween Brest and Gibraltar, it was agreed, should be j35 5s per week for chief engineers and £ 2 IZs 6d f"r If oV,.i!;r8 vinhr.d i_?*uoers ts find in iood it was stipulated that. Zi 61 per day should be added to the above rates, Tte secretary was directed to acquaint the local sbipow,»ar- "f new t scheme, and it is satis- actory i.o uUto vu»t «njority of them at once fell y¡ wuL- their views. Since the issue of this circular I. been ascer- tained that Messrs Thomas Tumbu!' ;:nd Com- pany have been paying at least a jBt P"i,: month less than the Union rate of wab-8 for North Atlantic voyages, and a communication w«s seu- to tbe firm to the effect that j'deen they altered their arrangements pre, sure would be brought to bear. Up to Thursday, when the Union issued a large number of placards warning engi- geers against shipping on their boats, no answer had been received. It is hoped that an amicable arrangement will shortly be arrived at, so as to avert what may otherwise prove a serious strike.

CARDIFF PROPERTY AND MARKETS COMMITTEE. The 8ite of a Temporary Market. The ordinary meeting of the above committee was held yesterday, Aldermau D. E. Jones in the chair. Tbe only business on tbe agenda was to receive a report from the sub-committe* as to a suitable place for holding a temporary market during the te-building of the St, Maiy-strbct Market. A desultory conversation arose as to what was beat to be done under the circumstances, and it was ultimately agreed that the space of the old houses adjoining the Free Library, which will have to be pulled down very soon, should be utilised for a temporary market. On the Mayor entering the Chairman explained that it would be desirable to hasten the puding down of the houses. The back of the. Town-hall had been suggested, but they thought that would interfere with the prison van and the discharge of town and police business. They should hasten the demolition in order to retain the tolls of the market.—The Mayor asked if they bad thought of the Circus. A gentlemen con- nected with the Council met him in the street and asked him what the Council meaut do- ing about it. He admitted that he did not know of any site, and the gentleman referred to—a practical man—said promptly, Why not the Circus V—The Chairman said it would not be large enough.—The Mayor observed that he made a similar reply, and was told that it was about two-thirds of the size of the market.—The Chairman said the Circus was occupied now.- The Mayor said he believed it was occupied only temporarily* If they put up temporary buildings at the Free Liorury they would be very costly.—Mr Harpur (borough surveyor); 1 do not think go, Mr Mayor—it need be only of a very temporary character.—The Mayor and Mr David Jones expressed the opinion, that they would receive serious opposition from the Free Library Committee.—The Chairman said it was surely not a matter of life and death, and the market tolls were more importaut and more urgent than the free libraty proposal, which, any way, was still far distant from realisation.— The Mayor expressed the opinion that, as a matter of good policy, it would be well to try and enlist the co-operation of the Free Library Committee.—Tbe Chairman remarked that the Library Committee did not meet between this and the next Conncil moet-ing.—it was eventually decided not to take any definite steps until a meeting of the Free Library Building Committee was called on Wednesday moruiug, that this committee might consult with them. It was also resolved in the meantime to see Mr Corbett, with a view of ascertaining if a part of the Cardiff Arms Park could be obtained for the purpose.

STAG-HUNTING IN WALES. Several Welsh correspondents write, protesting against the recent introduction of stag bunting into Glamorganshire. I heartily sympathise with their remarks, for the sport" seems to be marked by much the same character m Wales as have discredited it in the home counties. On Boxing Day, for instance, a long run ended in the unfortunate stag coming to grief in a brook, and it was found necessary to slaughter the wretched beast, which was half-drowned and badly injured. While, however, the Queen continues to patronise this form of "sport" by keeping up her own stag- hounds, I fear it is inevitable that she will find imitators In all parts of the country,—Truth.

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— SEC@ND EDITION .1 O'Shea v. Parneli. THE CITATION SERVED, m The Press Association states :—Mt Parae& | Was, at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon, served with a citation and petition in the action for divorce brought by Cape. O'Siiea against his wife and agaiust Mr Paruell, as co-respondent. Service was effected by Mr Day. solicitor tc Capt. O'Shea, who attended personally at the offices of Messrs Lewis and Lewis, Ely-place, Holborn, at the above-named hour in response to a communication from Messrs Lewis. There was no one present with the exception of two 01 Messrs Lewis's clerks and Mr Parneli. MI Parneli, on receiving the documents, made nc observation. The citation is as follows :— In the High Court of Justice, Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Div/siou. Divorce citation, causi No. 3,419.- Victoria. by the grace of God, of tbe UuiMO Ktondom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, defender of the faith, to Ch^B' Stewart P-yueH, of Avondale, R*thirun^ in the county of Wicklcw, Ireland, member of Parliament, Whereas William Henry O'Shea, of No. 124, Victoria-street, in th. City of Westminster, justice of tbe peace foC County Clare, claiming to have been lawiully married to Katherine O'Shea, has tiled a petniot against her in the divorce registy of the said court praying for a dissolution of bis marriage, wherein lie alleges that you have been guilty of adultery with her. Now this is to command you that^, within eight days after service hereof on you. inclusive of day of such service, you do appear if our said court then and there to make answer t'- tbe said petition, a copy whereof, sealed with tb. seal ot our said conrt, is herewith served upoa; you. And take notice that, in default of at doing, our said court will proceed to bear tbt said charge proved in due course of Jaw and tf pronounce sentence therein, your absence not- withstanding. And take further notice that, fot the purpose aforesaid, you are to attend in person or by your solicitor at the Divorce Registry oC our said court at Somerset House, Strands' in the County of Middlesex, and there to enter appearance iu a book provided for the purposet without which you will not be allowed to address the court, either in person or by counsel, at any stage of the proceedings in the cause. Dated at London, the 24ch day of December, 1889. and in the 53rd year of our reigiv Citation issued by Edward Francis Day, of 46, Bedford- row. in tbe County of MiddlAex, solicitor fo. petitioner.—W. Owen, Registrar. i The Captain Down with Influenza. The Press Association iearus that Captain O'Shea has for the last few days been confined to his house by an attack of influenza. He is, how- ever, progressing satisfactorily towards recoveryt aQd is able to sit up in his apartment. Mrs O'Shea and the Citation. The Press Association learns that the citation and petition in the divorce action by O Shea against his wife andMr Parneli were serve*? on Mrs O'Shea, the respondent, at Brighton 08 the evening of New Year's Day. === I

The Gas-Workers' Strikes ONE OF THE NEW MEN SHOT. A Man of Colour Arrested. The Press Association Bays that about half* past three o'clock yesterday afternoon one of th* new men employed at tbe Bankside Works of the South Metropolitan Gas Company was shot outside the works by a coloured man, who was 'one of those who came out on strike some weekf ago. Thonjuredman was at once taken to tbe hospital, and his assailant was arrested. TM injured man is reported to be dying.

CARDIFF WATERWORKS COMMJ r í EE. The Dowlais Ironworks Supply. The ordinaly meeting of the Waterworks Com- mittee was held yesterday,when there were present Alderman David Junes (In the chair), Mr W. S-mders (Mayor), Messrs Mildon, F ank B<i»vaO, Richard Price, and Heme. Tbe following iette* was read, which was addressed to the Town Clerk:— Dowlais Ironworks, Dowlais, Glamorganshire, 2adJan)ia.ry,lc90.—De)t.r Sir,—Our Mr P.uter.sou nas reported for us ills interview with your Mr Williams about water for our Cardiff woik on Tuesday last, and he states that you are anxious that we snould accept the teruis of the circular you sent us on the 9th ulto. This we have much pleasure in doing pro* Tided that HIS distinctly understood that when wscoma to use the larger and heavier quantities of water that we spoke of Lhat tbe telm; for the larger quantities should be in accordance with the di-cua.iion that tuofc place with the Waterworks Committee aboat a couple of years ago.—Yours truly, Per David James. DOWLAIS 1&0)1 COMPAKY. A long conversation tock place on the subject* and as to their being unable with their present supply to put tbtt Duti. lais Company on any other than tbe terms. The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr Williams) wat instructed to acknowledge the receipt of tbe letter of the Dowlais Company, and inform them that tbe committee would be glad to supply them for ordinary trade purposes, and on ordinary trade terms, but so far as the permanent supply was concerned they should call attention to theit 'tet oi .<) 7:" February, 1888, and the terme embodied lueiv. liijio :h.. chairman vice-chairman would be ba^j t" "PA tho:u uD the subject. The TaflF Waterworks. The water engineer reported that be had bad an interview with tbe representatives of Mr William Jones, the late contractor for the Taff waterworks, and the amount finally in dispute between them now was £4,029. 1a tbe course of conversation 1.1; that tbe only remaining points wa. matters of figures, and the sub-committee ap* pointed some time ago to deal with tbe late Taff contract were requested to go into the tigures with Mr Williams, with a view of coming to a final —There was a general ex- pression of sattlu- thaw "íhir had pra#1 tically reached 'fca conclusion.

THE CONDITION OF LORD SALISBURY. Lord Salisbury showed such aa in»pro**|, ment on Wednesday that tbe Marchioness of Salis- bury entered the ball-room during the progf^s p the tenants' ball and announced that his lordship bad just taken a decided change for the better. The festivities were kept up antii 4.30 this moro" mg. Lord Salisbury has taken food this morning witb some appetite, but he is kept strictly to his couch. He is also ordered not to be worried witb office business, bat bl8 private secretaries remaiu at Hatfield in case of any matters of pressing moment should require bíl attention. Tbe telegraph office at Hatbeld b" been inundated with telegrams of jnquiry from politicians of all pasties, statesmen, and promi- nent members of cc~«(.y, and the Hon. ScboW- berg K. MacDonneil is kept busily in answering theae iuquiries. Tue M kept frequently informed of tbe state of hie lordship's health. I am authoritatively informed that the Premier has suffered from a sharp and I painful attack of infiaenza, of the same type as I that which, aø lately been epidemic 08 the Conti" I nent; bat his lordship's physician states that the I critical period is now passed, and that with per- I feet care the noble patient willlfraduaUr improve I in health, althongb his recovery will be 810.. I Dr Douglas Powell thinks that his patient is SO I well tbat it will not be necessary for him to Bleep I at Hatfield to-night. I Count Hatzfeldt, the German Ambassador, i* I now convalescent from an attack similar to that ■ which has prostrated tbe Premier. I

DEATH OF MR JAMES JOHNSON. I The Late Bandmaster of the 16th I Glamorganshire Rifles. I Mr James Johnson. bandmaster of the 16th ■ Glamorganshire Rifles, died on Thursday at his ■ residence in Splotlauds. So late as Wedoesday ■ evening he was engaged at his usual functions of H musician at tbe residence of Colonel Hill, Rook- H wood, Llandaff, bat be was then complaining ol H being ill, As If ue had premonitory symptoms of H his approaching end, he remarked, when offered m H glass of wine, This ia ffrobably the last I shall ■ ever take." He was dead at aboet nine H o'clock the next night. The deoeaaed bad been H many years iu Cardiff, and was very popular H not oilly with tbe voluuieer regiment which he ■ served so well, but with the militia, in connection H with which he also put in a long term on the band. His funeral takes place on Tuesday, and H as his numerous friends are desirous of giving bit H remains all tbemWtical honours appropriate to the profession which be ha, relinquished only with hie H life, tbey intend to have a massed band accom* pany him to the graveside. Those musicians who are desirous of taking part in tbis last tribute of respect aire invited to attend for praotice to« day (Saturday) at p.m., at the Drill-ball Cardiff. ■

WELSH UNIVERSI TV COLLEGES I Government Nominations. H The Lord President of the Council (Viscount M Craobrook) has appointed Sir Owen Koberts, Sir Hugh Owen, K C.B., and Dr Isambard Owen to be governors of the University College North Wales for five years from the 3ist December, 1889. His lordship bas also heen pleased to re-appoint Mr J. Lioyd Griffith, Mr P. P. Pennant, and Mr William Williams, H.M.I.S., as members of tbe council of tbe college.

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