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ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE AGED POOR, Issue of the Repwt. The Press Association states that the report of the Royal Commission upon the Aged Poor was issued on Saturday. The Commissioners express the opinion at the outset that no fundamental alterations are needed in the existing system of Poor Law relief as it atiects the aged, and that it would be undesirable to interfere with the discre- tion now vested in the guardians as to the manner in which such relief should be given, smce ill was essential that guardians should have power to deal on its merits with each individual case. At the sama tare there was a strong feeling that in the administration of relief there should be greater discrimination between the respectable aged who ^became destitute and those whose destItution was distinctly the consequence of their own misconduct. The Commissioners therefore recommend that guardian", in dealing with the applications for relief, should inquire with special care into the antecedents of destitute persons, and that outdoor rehef shouid be given to those who were shown to have been of good character, thrifty according to their oppor- tunities, and generally independent in early life. They desire to place on reoord in strong terms the conviction that where outdoor relief is given it should be adequate to meet fully the extent of destitution, and they attach much importance to the appointment of a sufficient number of relieving officers in every union, and to the necessity of kindness and consideration in making inquiries. A frequent review by the guardians of permanent: cases is urged to remove the existing abuses, and the Commissioners recommend that guardians should adopt rules to gmde them broadly in dealing with individual applications, and that the rules should be generally made known so that those really in need might not be discouraged from applying. They further reoommend that the Local Government Board should call special attsntion to the evils of inadequate relief, and they note with great pleasure the efforts made to brighten the lives of the aged inmates of workhouses, and consider that such eflovts should receive every encouragement. Special import ance is attached to the provision of light and interesting employment, and to the supply of literature, amusements, and some smalt luxuries, with more variety of food. with, as is often need- ful, more care in its cooking and service. Leave of absence and VIsits of friends might also be allowed to the well-conducted more frequently. The classification of aged male and female inmates should be always carried out, and every effort should be made to keep apart those whose language or behaviour made them unfit coin- pamons for well conducted inmates, and opportunities for privacy and for forming their own companionshiptt should, as far as possible, be given to aged inmates generally. Complaints of compulsory separation of old couples had been found to be without foundation, and the majority of the officials were believed to be kind and considerate but in cases where kindness was not shown it should be, equally with positive misconduct, a reasonable ground for removal. The Commissioners, continuing, say they are nob prepared to recommend a.ny material alterations in the law by which children in a position to do so can be required to contribute to their aged parents' assistance. In cases, however, where contributions are legally enforced it is recommended that justices who are also guardians should not deal with the same case in both capacities, and provision might be made for an alternative reference of such cases to the county-court judge. The Commissioners are convinced that the law of settlement may some- times cause hardship if enforced in oase of the aged, and recommend that legislation should be introduced enacting that they should not in general be liable to removal. The Commissioners make no recommendation with regard to pre- ferential treatment of persons who belonged to friendly societies when seeking relief. With regard to "dole" charities, they could, by extension of the powers of the Charity Com- missioners, be converted to a greater extent to objects strictly confined to the same class of poor people as those for whom they were originally given; and, as far as London is concerned, some of the funds in the hands of the City Parochial Foundation should b<< made applicable to pensions in other parts of London. The Commissioners recognise the gieab importance of co-operation between charitable agencies and guardians and the necessity of sound management and the actuarial solvency of friendly societies, and they recommend that the Post-office, with the co- operation of the friendly societies or other agencies, should give every faoility for insurance by purchase of annuities. In conclusion the Commissioners do not desire that their inquiry shall preclude consideration of any plan which may hereafter be proposed for relief of the aged poor other than by the poor-law, and they hope that their searching examination of such schemes may be of material use in future. MEMORANDUM FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES. Attached to the report is a memorandum from the Prince of Wales, who says :—"I have taken the deepest interest in the long and laborious inquiry of the Royal Commission on the Aged Poor, the meetings of which I have attended as frequently as possible. In not attaching my signature to the report, I do not mean to express disapproval of it. I feel, however, that as the subject has now to a considerable extenll become one of party controversy both [inside and outside of Parliament, it has assumed a phase incon- sistent with my posibion of political neutrality." MINORITY REPORTS. Then followed minority reports. LordBraasey. Professor Stuart, Mr Humphreys Owen, and Mr Joseph Arch are of opinion that the report does not go so far as the ovidence warrants. Indi- vidual dissentients to portions of the report are Messrs J. Henley, Albert Pel), C. Roundell, C. Loch, and J. Stoclcall. A further memorandum, signed by Mr Chamberlain, Mr Ritohie, Sir H. Maxwell, Mr W. Hunter, and Mr Charles Booth, states that the recommendations of the Commis- sion are inadequate, and that the Commissioners should be enjoined to take further evidence regarding other friendly societies and other matters. Mr Henry Broadhurst also presents a long report, in which he says the maintenance of the aged aa a public charge should be frankiy recognised as one to be borne by the whole com- munity.

DEATHoTLOitDALCESTER. We regret to state that Lord Alcester, who has been ill for some time past, died at his London residence, Ryder-street, St. James s, on Saturday morning. The Right Hon. Frederick Beauchamp Page Seymour, G.O.B., was a son of the late Sir Horace Beauchamp Seymour, M. P., by bus wife, Elizabeth Mallett, daughter of the late Sir Lawrence Palk. He was born in 1821. Edu- cated at Eton, and entered the Navy in 1834, receiving his lieutenant's commission in Maroh, 1842. He became a captain in 1854, rear- admiral in 1870, vice-admiral in 1876, and admiral in 1882. He served as a volunteer in the Burmese war of 1852-5, and led the storming party at the capture of Pegu. He was also present in numer- ous other engagements, and was four times gazetted. In 1854 he served against the Russians in the White Sea. In 1860-1 he took part in the operations of the Naval Brigade in New Zea, land, again distinguishing himself, and receiving a severe wound. From October, 1874. till Novem- ber, 1877, when he was made a K.C.B., he com- manded the Channel Squadron, and was ap- pointed Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean in February, 1880. In September of the same year he assumed the command of the allied fleet of the European Powers, which made a naval demonstra- tion off the Albanian coast in consequence of the refusal of the Porte to agree to the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro. In the operations against Egypt, in 1888, he took a conspicuous part as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. On July 11th, with eight Biitish iron- clads and fivegunboats, he bombarded Alexandria and although the Egyptian gunners fought their guns exceedingly well, the forts were, in a few hours, laid in ruins. For his services he received the thanks of Parliament. a sum of £20;000. and a peerage.

THE PULPIT AND THE STAQE. Many Baptists of the stricter sorb-those who think that the rest of humanity is on the down- grade—are much exeroised in mind over an inci- dent which has taken place in one of their churches, situated in Lancashire, and are filled with grief at the unexpected development it assumed. The Trinity Baptist Chapel of Colne had as its pastor the Rev. Mr Latimer, and it also boasted a ohoir of superior ability, among whose members were one or two young ladies, who on week nights formed part ot the chorus of some operatic company performing at the local Theatre Royal and at the Grand Theatre of a neighbouring town. This troubled the heart" of the pastor profoundly, but he corked up his gnef in his own bosom so long as the choir ladies con- tented themselves with the back row of the chorus. But suddenly it was brought to his knowledge that one of the principal young women in his choir was appearing nightly on the stage before the footlights," as he pub it to the con. gregation, in a costume which discarded the petticoat altogether. Prompt action must be taken. He called the deacons together, and wished them to insist on the young lady choosing between the choir of the chapel and the boards of the theatre. He could -not bring himself to describe what the damsel wore on the stage, was unable even to utter the word tights," out ex- plained that, as he was credibly informed, she appeared "in silken lower garments in the character of a youth." To his surprise and grief, he found that several of the moat influential deacons dissented from his views, and even asserted that to appear on the stage was no bar to singing in the ohoir as long as the girls led respectable and reputable lives, and in this case nothing was alleged bo the contrary. The R"v- Mr Latimer then resigned, and the choir con- tmues to sing, and occasionally to appear on the stage, to the satisfaction of the congregation.

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LADIES' FASHIONS. The mixture of vivid colours and the genera costliness of feminne apparel has reached so high a pitch this spring that a few people of Puritani- cal views declare that the clergy will soon be taking up the question of dress, and preaching against extravagance. The modistes tell another story, and assert that comparatively little is spent on glorious raimeut. What are we then to believe ? The best course to pursue is not to reflect too deeply on the question, but to simply follow our own personal bent, always observing a happy mean, especially if one's purse be not over- flowing with the all necessary evil. In these days simplicity is a distinction." A good deal of latitude is allowed, however, as regards the hat; indeed, .them is something spring-like and charming about a chapeau that is rather bright in colouring. Oohre, mauve, and all shades of green are the tints most in favour for the rough straws that head the list of new modes m millinery. There are also innumerable fancy blends of such, for instance, as a rugged black plaiting, with a frili of lighb blue straw edging the brim, and numberless are the yellow and blaok mixturee. Our bat, which has one of the pretty novel scolloped edges, is in rather strong ivy- I THE NEWKST SPRING SHAPE. I green straw of a rough make. The small plume and osprey are in a slightly fainter shade of ivy. At the back are violeb velvet wings—perhaps rather leaf-like in cab-securely wired and veined with tiny green spangles, reminding one of an exotic beetle's back. The glitter craze has evidently not yet abated and although sequins are considered bad form on day gowns, they are more popular than ever on our headgear. Veils under the hat are now forsworn by smart people; indeed, in some cases the Brussels or Russian net is tied tighb over the chapeau, is crossed behind and then knotted under the chin in a crisp bow. Roses have, to some degree, de. parted from their natural colouring, and bright blue and purple velvet ones are very popular. Just at this time of the year, when one generally longs for a complete outfit of summer clothes, but has oftener than not to put up for some little time longer with winter frocks. a little inexpensive cape comes in very handy to replace our heavier coats and mantles. Here is a specimen of a. neat confection, not at all diffloulb to turn- oub at home. It is composed of stone-grey habit-doth with a pleated shoulder cape, headed I it USEFUL CAPE. I by a puffittg. To flmarben the effete of this cihti- wise demure garment some copper-coloured metallic braiding rather loosely woven is used for trimming, and a Surah lining, in which the brown and grey are blended, gives the necessary heavi* ness to the cape. The Elizabethan ruffles in lace and chiffon, intermingled with flowers, still hold good. A dingy gown is often redeemed by oae of these dainty items. In the gay capital the Pompadour blend- namely, the association of pink with a delicate cerulean tint-is especially fashionable for young people while beige, combined with a faint rose colour and skilful introduction of black velvet, is also a favoured alliance. In a recent) play at the Oomédie Frangaise a well-known actress wore a fawn and pink gown with applications of black velours, cub out in the shape of marguerites. For ordinary wear these appliques would be rather out of place. Much quieter and quite as chic in its own particular way is the little spring gown represented in the second illlustration. The primary material of this becoming dress is a beige trousering of a very fine summer make. For the .tccordeon-p'.eafced epaulets pub on R FOR APRIL. I 'A la lampshade," a mode which is by no means on the wan, a soft kind of pink satin shot with fawn is employed. Now, for the black velvet portion of this toilette! Oa either side of the pink chiffon puffings on the front of the corsage are laid flat pieces of the velours, the light and heavier material forming bebween them a smart V-shaped plastron. Long narrow cuffs, finished off at the elbow with a frill, and a sash knotted round the waist, match the dark portion of the waistooat. These fanciful fronts are going to be very popular, and so are still the drawn collars, the one in this frock being composed of the shot merve. J.

LONDON GENERAL BANK LIQUIDATION, The report on the progress of the liquidation of the London General Bank was issued on Tuesday, from which it appears that since February, 189t, the sum of £ 23,000 has been collected. At present jB47,000 of estimated assets have been gathered in, and dividends amounting to 12.i in the £ have been paid, and notice will be given of further dividend during this month, but there is no prospect of recovering any money from the Liberator.

THIN, emaciated persons find in Soott'a Emul- sion the food that gives them new life. Scott's Emul- sion enriches the blood, creates solid flesh and strengthens the whole system. It is a preparation of highest merit and is endorsed by the whole medical world, so there is no mystery about it. Trvit 1068e

WALES IN LONDON. Welsh County Dinner. The second annual dinner of Pembrokeshire men was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Lord Kensington, the Lord Lieutenant of the county. His Lordship was supported by a numerous gathering, including Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., Mr George Leader Owen, J.P., D.L. (High Sheriff of the county), Mr Henry Owen, F.S.A. (author of Gerald, the Welsh- man "), Mr Abel Thomas, M.P., Mr W. Rees M. Davies, M.P., Mr Egerton Allen, M.P., General Laurie, Mr T. H. W. Idris, L.C.C.; Mr Wm. Evans, of the South Wales Cirouit; Major Prust, Mr Ernest Saurin, barrister-at-law Mr W. B. Adams, F.R.H.S.; Mr Thomas Owen, Mr Howard Davies, Mr Maurice Ormond, Mr Bettany, Captain Saurin, Orielton; Mr Freeman Lloyd, and Messrs T. W. Ormistou and John R. Meyrick, the honorary secretaries, to whom tho credit of the success of the occasion was largely due. Lord Kensington proposed the loyal touts, which were cordially honoured. General Laurie proposed the toast of "The Houses of Parlia- ment," coupling it with the name of the chair- man, whom he described as a type of the best kind of Upper Chamber man, and Mr Abel Thomas, M.P., one of the exiles of Pembroke." Mr Thomas, in responding, felt that perhaps in that gathering be was on the wrong side of the House, but it would be a very poor county that would use its county function to talk politics, and Pembroke was not a poor county. Referring to the House of Lords, he said he would not praise the House as far that night he was not a politician. Pem- brokeshire had done its duty towards the House of Commons, for not only did it send its own sons there to represent the county, but it supplied representatives for other parts of the Principality, for Mr Alfred Thomas's grandsire came from Pembrokeshire. Mr Lloyd-George (he hoped his southern friends would resist the blushes) came from Dinas, and Mr S. T. Evans was born, he believed, in the district of Llanwnda. As a Pembrokeshire man himself, he was satisfied with its present representatives but, sitting as he did amongst Pembrokeshire aspirants for Parliamentary honours of different views to his own. he could heartily wish them all in the House of Commons, provided they sat there for English constituencies already represented in the Conservative interest. Pursuing the same light vein, Mr Abel Thomas made an admirable spsec, an glided over the thin ice of political differences with a joval kindness that was heartily appreciated and warmly cheered. Lord Kensington proposed the toast of the evening, The County of Pembroke," and dwelt with enthusiastic praise on its charming and picturesque scenery. Referring to its numerous historical monuments, and alluding to the Pentre- Evan cromlech, depicted on a souvenir card, he stated that in selling the farm on which the cromlech stood he expressly reserved the antiquarian remains and scheduled them under the Ancient Monuments Act, whose Com- missioners have it now under their care and protection. In conclusion, his Lordship pointed out the value of social gatherings as palliatives to the incidental quarrelsomeness and combativeness of public life. His Lordship, in submitting the toast, led the cheers in true martial fashion. The top-it was responded to by the County and Borough Members. Mr Rees Davies, M.P., said he would not dwell on the historical characteristics of Pembrokeshire in the presence of his friend, Mr Henry Owen, the talented editor of Owen's Pembrokeshire," nor would he dilate on the natural beauties of the county so eloquently described by Lord KensingtoD, or on its com- mercial or industrial progress, bub he was second to none in his admiration of the county, and in his desire to serve its interests. Mr Egerton Allen, MP., also responded, and without conceit he wished to say that he thanked Heaven every night and every morning that he was a Pembrokeshire man. To Shakespeare Pembrokeshire was Wales, and from Pembroke- shire came some of the worbhiest of the sons of Wales, including Owen Glendower. Mr Allen in a delightful manner roamed over all history in praise of Pembrokeshire men, from Gerald de Barn—who was a Casblemartin man—and Admiral Lord Nelson, who admired Mil- ford Haven, to the reigning postmaster of Buluwayo and the officers at Bahar cantonments. He couldn't say too much, but probably they would agree with him that he had said enough. (Cheers and laughter.) Sir Charles Philipps proposed the health of the President, who, as a patriotic Welshman, as a dtstinguiahed public servant, as a considerate and generous landlord, and above all, as a model Pembrokeshire man, beserved the highest thanks of his fellow countrymen. Sir Charles, in an excellent and well-expressed speech elucidated a point which must have puzzled many West End pedestrians. The Welsh names which meet the eye everywhere, as, for instance, Nevern, Peny- wern, Trebovir, &c.,on Lord Kensington's London estate are simply repetitions of well-known Pem- brokeshire nam«s. In responding to the toast Lord Kensington referred in feeling terms to the kindness he had always received from all classes and parties in the county of Pembroke, Mr Thos. Owen proposed the health of the Vice- President, to which Mr Adams responded. Mr T. Howell Idris proposed the toast of "The Press," to which Mr E. Vincent Evans responded. During the evening a selection of music was rendered by Miss Kdith Hands, Mr Selwyn- Davies, Mr J. W. Bockin, Mr J. L. Haddon, and others. Mr Phillip Lewis, a promising young violinist who will bo heard at the next National Eisteddfod, played a solo with considerable skill and effect. Mr Ernest Thomas and Mr Freeman Lloyd gave recitations.

REPRESENTATION OF CARDIFF, MR FLETCHER ("DATLY CHRONICLE") PROPOSED. Letter frem Lord E. Fitzmaurice. It had been arranged that on Tuesday evening a meeting should take place of the sub-committee of the Cardiff Liberal Executive who are charged with the duty of receiving nominations and of oommu- nicating with gentlemen proposed as candidates for the seat to be vacated by Sir E J. Reed. Owing, however, to the absence from home of Mr R. Bird, president of the association, no meeting was held but ib.will take place a few days hence, and we shall then be in a position to report M to the action thus far taken. Among the more recent nominations is that of Mr A. E. Fletcher, late editor of the Datly Chrcmicit, who has been mentioned also as a candidate for Greenock. It is felb by his pro- posers that Mr Fletcher would, more than any other gentleman in public mind, fitly represent the new spirit in political life, the spirit that tends to utilise collective power for the due development of civic life, as opposed to the old laissez fairc principle and that to enlist for a great working-clas-a and rapidly-progressive community like Cardiff the Parliamentary services of so able and distinguished an exponent ot the Progressive faith would be to ensure the winning of the seat by an enormous majority, as well as the political education and advancement of the community. Mr Fletcher's advocates have the strongest views as to his power of attracting support. It may also be mentioned that the sub- committee, having notified Lord E. Fitzmaurice of hIS nomination, and made the usual inquiry as to his wiflingness to stand and to abide by the decision of the association, have received his lordship's reply, which will be read at the next meeting.

INTERESTING DISCOVERIES AT LLANDAFF. Dnring some excavations on property belonging to Mr Clement Waldron, near the old Castle walls at Llandaff, some interesting relics have been unearthed. Bits of ancient pottery, bones, etc. are among the finds, but whether the bones are human has not yet been ascertained. A hideous carved head, in splendid preservation, was also brought to light, and is evidently a gargoyle belonging to the old Norman Cathedral. The excavations also exposed what are apparently portions of the old Castle walls, one running parallel with the lane leading to the Cathedral being of immense thickness. The excavations are still in progress, and doubtless further relics will he found.

THE ORPHAN DUKE OF LEINSTER. The death of the young and much regretted Duchess of Letnsfcer has awakened a chord of sympathy in the publio miud for the poor Kttle orphan Duke, who thus at the early age of seven finds himself youngest Duke in the Peerage of Great Britain and Ireland. He is, in fact, the premier Duke of the latter coun- try. It is pro- bable that the little lad will go to Eton atter staying some time with Ins aunt, Lady AlicoFitzgeraid at Dunmore, near East- bourne. Few Peerages can boast suoh a history, dating THK DTTKE or LKINSTBR. back as it does to the days of Gerald Fitzgerald, 1205, who was created the Baron of Offnly by King John. and from whom the Lordship has desoended in direct line to the present boy Duke.

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By Maggie Symington. Wiloome the Spring. Awake, awake, the Spring is come. Awake, all you little fresh bods and blossoms. The sun shines brightly, the birds are singing; why should not we shine and sing ? It is the time of the coming of the leaves, the fresh, bright greenery which is to make everything beautiful. I have it from headquarters that everything is ready. All the stores of things that the trees packed away in their trunks last autumn, and which have remained snugly hidden there all through this bitter cold winter, are ready to be overhauled, and the living green banners will all be hung out soon. They are enly waiting for the showers and sunshine which this month is sure to bring. When you see all the new young leaves dancing in the breeze, just remember, will you, that those you see are the real tree leaves; those we watched fall last autumn had nothing to do with the true living part— they were merely omptv skeletons from which all the living matter had been withdrawn. The trees had quite done with them, so they shook them down in hosts. All through the winter, the tiny souls of the leaves have been sleeping comfortably, stored up inside the great trunks and now, when the sun shines, they will push their way once more through the twigs and branches. In this little lesson of leaves is folded up a tremendous truth—try with aU your might bo grasp ib. Going A-Paiming. The weeks rolling by have brought us to Palgo Sunday, which, as you know, is the Snndav next before Easter." In the old days, the old English people (I mean those who lived in those days, nob necessarily old in years, doubtless there were many children amongst them), used to go out from the towns into the country a-palming, as they called it; that JS, they went to look for branches and sprays of willow, with all the pretty "pussy-willow" catkins upon them, since palms do not grow in the open air in our country. They would come home with the soft yellow sprigs in their hats or button- holes, or bits held in their mouths. Some would bring branches to hang over the house door to keep away evil from entering all through the year to follow. I feel sure that the children would be well to the fore m this proceeding, it is one that would be quite 10 accordance with their tastes. Many of you delight to go pussy-willow hunting now, and perhaps you will be wise enough to learn a little lesson from me about the catkins. Catkins and Almtnii Blossom. Perhaps you have noticed, and perhaps you have not, that some spring plants and trees have a funny custom of putting the cart before the horse, so to say; that is, they send oub their blossoms before their leaves are ready to appear or maybe, their flowers are too impatieut to wait for the leaves, being in such a hurry to get into the air and sunshine. The little, soft, dusty, velvet things you love, and call pussy- willows, are just the flowers of the willow, or catkins. Everybody doesDot knew that quite a number of trees bear catkins for the most part they are so tiny and inconspicuous that they got overlooked the silvery-white pussies of the willow family no one can pass by without notice. AU thp. following trees are catkin-bearers —oaks, alders, birches, hazel, beech, sallow, osier, poplar, aspen, elm. There are just a few that have brilliantly coloured blossoms, like the flower- ing almond. The pinky-white almond-blossom, though lovely in itself, does not strike us as being exactly pretty, because of the absence of green leaves. Nature's Coleur Box. Now I want yon to open your eyes, and look about you a little when the trees and plants are turning out their winter stores, so that you may see for yourselves how daintily Nacureuses her colour brushes. Our Art Master declares that children are so fond of putting colour on aa heavy as possible, and crudeness is the result," with their colour-boxes; so, perhaps, Nature can teach them something, that is, if they are ready to learn no one can teach them if they suppose they know all there is to know already. I want you to look at the long stick of early rhubarb, and see how the ruddy crimson low down at the root of it changes by delicate gradations of pink and white into the golden yellow and pale green of the crumpled up leaves study the early shoots of the beet, of sea-kale, and the youne shoots of the carrot. oee the great knobs of the peonies just pushing their way out: of thegarden-ground, they will unfold into green leaves by and bye, but at first they seem to be any and every hue but green. All these things afford wonderful studies of colour. Why does Nature make these early sprouts, that mean to be green after a time, so varied in hue, from purple and crimson to golden yellow, and primrose, and pale-tinted pinks and sea-greens ? Nature never does anything without a. reason, Boys and girls often do things without a reason if you ask a boy, as I did the other day, for the wherefore of some bit of mischief, as likely as not he will reply, Oh, I only did it for fun." Nature never does things for fun only; at the back of her doings there is always some good substantial why. And so we learn theough her that the green colouring comes out of the air itself and when the sprouts have to grow folded up in darkness, she paint" them otherwise. The pale yellow, pink and white, the deep red or purple, are their nursery clothes; the fuU greeu is their grown-up dress.^ Auntie and the Birds. These particulars are sent me by a grown-up reader and contributor on behalf of my chiekoi' Auuts are very nice, and gi ve* us lots of nice things, and teach us to do nice and helpful actions, that we are bound to love them. Three aunties told me of the way in which they fed the birds this winter, and I thought it such a splendid idea that I should like to let you know, so that the Knights and Damsels of the Round Table may go and do likewise" when another winter oomes. Last autumn, at a chap .'1 close to their home, a Harvesb Festival was held, after which all the corn, frilit, and flowers were sold. These ladies, thinking of the coming winter, bought all the ears of cam and kept them in store till the frost set in. Then they got a long stick, tied some ears of corn on tt, and then, making a kind of trapeze bar of it by fasten- ing a string all either end, hung it up on a tree in the garden. A flock of little birds of all kinds came and perched upon it and enjoyed themselves. The stiok was replenished each day during the frost, much to the delight of the feathered com- pany that assembled to feed on the provision so thoughtfully prepared. I feel sure many knights and damsels might manage to get a few ears of corn, some perhaps in the same way these aunties did if they live in the country, they might glean some after the farmers have gathered what they want. Some might even gather and send to the children's hospital in an adjacent town, so that the little sick folks who can sit up to look out of the window might have the pleasure of seeing the birds frolic and feed on a winter day.—J. p. Rndd. My Scrap Bag. FeNNY PHYSIO.—In old England they used to bake bread on Good Friday, and keep some of it by them all through the year. The people believed that a little of it taken in water would cure any disease. Many boys and girls bad to take this physic, the S.B. thinks. AN OLD CUSTOM.—Ib dates so far back as the days of Charlemagne, for it was he who granted permission to every Christian to gi Vv. every Jew be happened to meet at Easter a box on the ear. This was a barbarous custom, and deservedly forgotten now. HOT CROSS BUNS.—A better custom to per. petuate is that of having hot, spioy cakes, or buns, with a cross on them, for breakfast on Good Friday. All children approve of these, and so does the S B. Perhaps this custom oomes from one which still prevails in China, Mcxieo, and other oountries, that of woishipping the Queen of Heaven with cakes. Anyway, let us eat the buns, if we can get them. STBANGK FISHING.—In the sea at Naples a curious jelly-like fish, the Calamio, or Sepia, is caught in a strange manner. The fishermen let down a looking-glass into the water, and, attracted by its own beauty, tbe creature fastens itself to the glass, and so is easily drawn up. A CAT HOSPITAL.—TWO maiden ladies who loved oats started this. They took a villa naar to Paris, and here received and took care of sick, homeless, and deserted pussies. They had as many as 91 patients at onee in this singular hospital. Good for the pussies, you will say; so tbe S.B. leaves the question with yon. A BIRD Butt*.—^Children should be very care- ful not to tease and provoke swans. They are uncertain in their temper, and can deal very strong blows with their wings. A big bully swan once knocked a little girl down in Kow Gardens in order to steal her sweeties. THR BIGGEST BOOK IN THE WORLD is in the British Museum Library. It is an Encyclopaedia of the literature ot China, in five thousand and twenty volumes. The S.B. would rather nob be obliged to read it. CHILDREN'S TROUBLES. —Some people are fond of telling children that they are like young bears, with all their troubles to come. This is a mistake. Children have their troubles, which press as heavily on them, in proportion, M grown-up peoples' do upon them. Kind Deeds Reotrd. A FRIEND AND HELPEE.—I am going to con- tribute to the Record by writing about my friend and helper, Damsel Alice. She is always ready to advise me on any matter in which T am concerned, and I wish that all members could have such a helper so near them. I see she has lately gained a prize, but that is nothing new, for she has won so many that it is no surprise to me to hear she has gained another. When I ask hf:r how it is she knows such a. lob of different buinge, she answers, Mo3t!y through Aunt Maggie and perse- verance." Rsoently ahe gained a prize for a beautifully-dressed doll; and the outting out the clothes and putting them together, which was done very nicely, was the work of the scissors and needles respectively contained io the needle»c».«e which she won in the patch- work competition. I am trying to fol. low her example. — Ada Spence, Dl. Med.-I think very highly myself of the little Damsel of whom this report is made, and her active influence and painstaking industry are very maoh prized at the Table.-A.M. MINISTERING MEMBERS.—At our school en- tartaiument we collected j62 129 lOd. We chil- dren went round the village and gave invitations to some of the old people to come to tea. They came one Saturday at four o'clock, had their tea, and then we amused them by playing on the piano, etc. Some said they should like to come to tea every week. As we had 16s left, we gave some of them a hundredweight of coal because the winter had been so very severe. We took some tea, ham, and sugar to those who were unable to come, and they were thankful. -Lillie Goulston. Thimb. A FLORAL GIFT.—I am sending a few snow- drops and crocuses I hope you like flowers Nearly all the graves in our churchyards have 'I snowdrops on them, and they are always out the first. Some of these are from the garden of a friend who lives at a farmhouse about a mile from Kirby-Lonsdale.—Gert. Kassell, DI. Med. —These were particularly nice snowdrops, coming from such a distance, and arriving safely in their bed of green moss, and I give most hearty thanks to the little Damsel who bad the kind thought to send them. Heroism Awards. It must have been really a happy occasion on the afternoon of March 27th, when, before dis- missal, the vicar spoke to all the assembled children in the schoolroom at Dunham-on-Trent, and in the name of our big Round Table presented the medals, certificates, and gifts of books to the boy and girl whose act of heroism was described in the col. for March 16th. In addition to the R.T. acknow- ledgment and gifts, the proprietors of the paper in which the column appears in that district (Messrs Forman and Sons) marked their approval I of the children's conduct by the very handsome additional gifts of books appropriately inscribed. Oswald C. Jowetb received a volume of Churns for last year and of the Sunday Magazine for the same year: and Dora Tunnicliffe volumes of Good Words and G'Írls' Own Annual, books that will prove a mine of entertainment to these young people. The vicar spoke kindly and pleasantly to the children, warning them especially to keep away from dangerous places in the future, because it was not right to peril their own lives heedlessly, nor to endanger the lives of others who were brave enough to go to their rescue. I have received very cordial and grateful thanks from the boy and girl who did their utmost in rescuing a companion from drowning, both for the Round Table gifts, and those of Messrs For- man and Sous. This case of heroism was, in the first instance, reported to me by a. lady resident at Scarborough. At the Round Table. HONOUR LIST: This will appear in the columu next week. ROUND TABLE AWARDS.—Prizes of books and medals of the Order will be given at intervals through the present year to little people who contribute something original of interest to the column, or of whom a good report is made. con- cerning conduct or of work for the Rcuud TaHe. Contributions may be sent at any time, and must be written .on one side of the paper only, with name, age, and address attached. All young people under seventeen years of age are eligible for these awards. Contributions must be original, and certified as such by an older person. IHE ORDER has now upwards of 22,900 mem- bers. Watchwords: Conscientiousness, Kindness, Courtesy. Motto We must do the thing we ought before the thing we may." Vows and Promises. Kniglits and esquires must pledge themselves to try to be brave, true, honest, courteous, and obliging kind to dumb animals; to refrain from bad language and to say a few kind words, or do a kind deed every day. Damsels and Thimblemaids must pledge them- selves to try to be true, sweet, helpful, modest, aud gentle never to listen to a wrong thing, nor repeat one; kind to dumb animals and to say a few kind words, or do a kind deed each day. THE BIG BOOK OF THE ORDEIt is always open for the reception of new members. All readers are entreated to join. A penny postage stamp should be enclosed in letter of application for transmission of the beautiful blue and gold certificate. If six stamps be enclosed, a Book of the Order, Song of the Round Table (full music size, with tonic sol-fa, in addition to the ordinary notation), and illuminated Vow Card will be sent with certificate. OLDER PEOPLE are invited to join as Hon. Members. Rules, &c., free on receipt af ad- dressed halfpenny wrappor. A(idress- AUNT MAGGIE SYMINGTON, Hunstanton, Norfolk.

TWO VETERANS. The two Services have to deplore this week a very heavy loss in the deaths of Sir Patrick Grant and Lord Alcester, both veterans with big records, and holding the highest posts in their respective profes- sions. Sir Patrick, who was 91 years of age, had served his 'country on many a bloody field in India during the campaigns of 1843-4, and in the Pnnv«u! i campaign of 1884. Nt one was more fre- quently mentioned in dispatches. Sir Patrick seems to have borne a charmed life for a. man who had to face the grim enemy so often. THE LATE FIELD-MARSHAL SIR PATRICK GRANT. He was wounded five times, twice with grape shot, yet his splendid vitality enabled him to live to become THE LATE LORD ALGESTER. Governorof Chelsea Hospital at the age of 71. Here be died after 20 years resid- ence, a veteran of veterans, aud being a Field Marshal he has been accorded a military funeral of the tirst class. Equally imposing are to be the obse- quies of Lord Al- cester, who, albeit a much younger man, was in his way even more distinguished. Afber a long Naval career, which be. gan in 1834, when he was only 13, he attained the zenith of his fame in 1882 on that memorable July afternoon when, as Sic Beauchamp Seymour, he sent bis final ulti- matum to Arabi, and the next morning laid the entire range of the Alexandrian forts in ruins, the Frenoh fleet looking on the while three miles away. For this he was made Baron Alcester, of Atcesber, in the county of Warwick, and presented by Parliament with a purse of £ 25,000 and the thanks of the natiou. Being unmarried, the peerage becomes extinct. His motto was most appropriate, !"Foi pour devoir." (Faithful to duty,)

CHURCH DEFENCE IN MON- MUUTHSHIRE. A largely-attended Church Defence meeting, under the auspices of the Eastern Valleys Church Defence Confederation, was held at the Hanbury Assembly Rooms, Pontypool, on Monday. Mr A. A. Williams, J.P., presided, and supporting him on the platform were the Revs. C. E. T. Griffith, M.A., vicar of Trevethin J. Evans, vicar of St. James's, Pontypool; Dr. Owen Davies, vicar of Pontnewynydd G. Griffiths, Nantyglo C. Cook, Mamhilad J. L. Clougher, Biaenavon R. Jones, Nantyglo; R. Lewis, Mertbyr W. A. Williams, Caerleon T. Felix, Abergavenny and D. Evans, Panteg. There was also a good representation of the laity on the platform. The speakers were the RéV. Canon Owen, Principal of (Lampeter College, and Mr Byron Reerl, ex-M.P. for Bradford. Mr Byrou Reed delivered an eloquent speech, in which he contended that every chapel in England and Wales was established by laws kindred to those which established the Church. Tho Rev. Canon Owen, who followed, denied that Nonconformists laboured under any special disability, or that disestablishment or disendow. menb would bring about a better state of things in relation to Churchmen or Nonconformists than that which now prevailed. A resolution protesting against the Bill for Dis- establishment was proposed by Mr J. R. Essex, Pontypool, seconded by Mr W. H. Davies, Glan- sychan, and carried with a few dissentients.

REMARKABLE AFFAIR IN YORKSHIRE.—The daughter of Mr J. Bridges, 42, Foljambe-road, Eastwood View, Rotherham, has been the theme of a well-authenticated report in the Yorkshire papers, the facts having been investigated aud the lady and her parents seen by Press representa- tives. Miss Bridges at 17 was described by her parents as prematurely old." She could not eat, had no strength, and was nearly copper- coloured, suffering severely from palpitation of the heart. But when seen by the reporter she was in the bloom of health, eating and sleeping well and quite free from heart trouble, with com. plexion like the rose—a recovery outirely due to the now famous remedy, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. When a girl is pale, weak, easily tired out," troubled with headache, baok. aohe. palO in the side when her temper is fitful and ber appetite poor—she is in a condition of extreme peril, a fit subject for the development of that most dreaded of all diseases-consllmp- tion. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills will assist the patient to develop properly and regularly they will enrich the blood, and danger of consumption and premature death will be averted. Prudent mothers will insist upon their daughters taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills upon the approach of the period of womanhood, and thus avoid all chances of disease or early decay. The same medicine cures rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, nervous headhache, scrofula, chronic erysipelas,(and influenza. They cure all cases from worry, overwork, or excesses. Sold by Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Hoi born-viaduct, London, and by chemists, at 2s 9(1 a box, or six boxes 138 9d post free. Only genuine in pink wrapper with full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People.

EXTRAORDINARY BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT. An extraordinary breaoh of promise case was j opened on Monday in theQueen's Bench Division, before Mr Justice Hawkins and a special jury, The plaintiff was Miss Eva Froud, daughter of a I butcher near Maidstone, and defendant Dr. Sid- ney Herbert Sneli, medical offioer of health for Grays, Essex. The promise was admitted, but the defendant pleaded he was induced to make it by misrepresentation, as it was one of the terms of the contract that no 1 near relative should have died of consumption. Mr Dickens, Q.C., who appeared for plaintiff, said the defendant's father was a West End costumier, and Miss Froud an employee there. Defendant, who visited home once a week, proposed to the plaintiff and was accepted. Nothing was mentioned as to the cause of Mrs Snell's death. No doubt phthisis was the immediate cause, but it was the result of bronchial troubles, and the defendant's excuse for breaking off the engagement was not the real one. The real cause for defendant's conduct, as dis- closed by his correspondence, was his fear that marriage with plaintiff would retard his advance- ment. The engagement was broken off in August last, after a yachting trip, the defendant accom- panying his letter with an offer of a year's salary (j660) and the intimation that she might keep the rings. Defendant at the same time wrote to the father explaining that as his daughter had a consumptive taint he could not marry her. Miss Froud, in giving her evidence, stated that the engagement lasted six months, and that on the yachtmg trip last May it was arranged the marriage should take place in the following September. One of bis letters to her concluded —" If any social disadvantages follow from marrying you, I intend to face them for the woman I love." Subsequently he desired to break off the engagement because of the difference in their sooial positions, and when persuaded nob to do so, said that if he did not advance in his profession he might turn to habe her. When she told him her mother died of bronohitis she was under that impression. Mr Froud, the plaintiff's father WM called and testified as to the excellent state of health of his family, and Dr. Jones gave evidence regarding Mrs Froud's illness. The defendant, on being called, said he was very fond of the plaintiff, but he held very strong views on the subject of marrying with a con- sumptive family. Plaintiff told him Mrs Eve died of bronchitis, and he said that if it had been consumption he would not marry her. The case was adjourned. In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on Tuesday Justice Hawkins and a special jury resumed the hearing of the action for breach of promise in which Miss Eva Froud claims damages from Mr Sydney Herbert Snell, The case is somewhat novel, inasmuch I as the defendant admitted the promise, but said that he had been induced to make it by a representation that no near rela- tive of the plaintiff had died of consumption, whereas this representation was untrue, for tbe mother of the plaintiff had died of that disease. The plaintiff was the daughter of a well- to-do butcher at Hnitou, near Maidfitonp. and the defendant a medical man in practice at Grays, in Essex. In 1893 the plaintiff was employed in a costumier business of the defendant's father in the West End, and it was there she formed the acquaintance of the defen- dant. Evidence was given for the plaintiff to the effect that the plaintiff's mother took a chill, and that brought on rheumatism and lung trouble. The doctor did not think there was any hereditary taint in the family of the plaintiff, and the father deposed that of his six children none of them had developed lung disease. Coun- sel for the plaintiff suggested that the engagement was brokeu off because of the plaintiff being the daughter of a butcher, but this was denied by the defendant, whose counsel gave as a reason that he did not care by marrying the plaintiff to bring on his soul the charere that he had caused to be born children who would probably suffer from an awful disease. NO OBJECTION TO A BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER. The defendant, further examined, spoke to receiving the certificate of the mother's death, which conveyed to him that she died from con- sumption. At that time the month of tbe marriage was fixed, and he honestly intended to marry the plaintiff. His income was about B540 a year. In cross-examination, Witness said his business was increasing. He broke off the engagement partly in the interest of the young lady, but more in the interests of the childreu. He suggested that the young lady and her father had been guilty of fraud towards him. The fraud of the father was that he told witness that his wife died from bronchitis. He thought that both the plaintiff and her father had perjured themselves. It was not true that he had told his friends that he broke off the engagement because he had been deceived, but he had told his friends t.hat he had been deceived. It never entered his head that it would be a disadvantage to him or his busmess to marry the daughter of a butcher, but he thought ill would be a disadvantage to her. There was a social distinction between a costumier and a butcher, but he could nob tell why. He was afraid the plaintiff's ovidence was an invention from beginning to end. In answer to the Judge, the Defendant said he had observed nothiug in the plaintiff's constitution to lead him to suppose she had the slightest tendency to consumption. He often looked her over—(laughter)—iu that view. Rose Prentis, a young lady in the employ of the defendant's father, said that the plaintiff had bold I her there was consumption in their family on an occasion when witness's brother died of that disease. ADDRESS FOR THE DEFENCE. Mr Kemp, addressing the jury for the defend- ant, dwelt upon the horror the defendant had of the taint of consumption, and called thf attention of the jury to the early stage at which the defend- ant said he could not marry the plaintiff if her mother died of consumption as a proof of the bona fides of the defendant's action. UNJUST, CRUEL, WICKED, AND MEAN." Mr Dickens, for the plaintiff, characterised tbe conduct of the defendant as unjust, cruel, wicked, and mean, and said that if he had wanted to marry the plaintiff he would have thanked God f:)r the evidence of the doctor, as showing the absence of any hereditary taint. Mr Justice Hawkins, in summing up, pointed out that by the letters it was impossible not to say there was not lingering in the defendant's mind the belief that there was a great disparage- ment in their social positions. A promise to marry, like any other contract, was voidable on to" ground of fraud. The jury found for the plaintiff, awarding ber j61,000 damages. Judgment was entered accord- ingly with costs against the defendant.

BUSINESS DID NOT PAY. Wife's Bankruptcy at Cardiff. On Monday a meeting of the creditors of Clara Musgrave, of 134, Castle-road, Cardiff, was held at the Cardiff Bankruptcy Offices. Debtor is the wife of Sidney Musgrave, and carries on business apart from her husband at 24, Broadway and 43, Carlisle-street, Cardiff, as a boot and shoe dealer. Theliabilities wernreturned as £9714s lOd, and the assets as J6405 2s 7d, the cost of the stock- in-trade being fixed at £41778 lid. The debtor alleged her causes of failure to he bad debts and depression in trade. The Official Receiver's obser- vations of the case were :—The petition was tiled by the debtor in consequence of an execution levied on her stock and the refusal of several creditors to assent to a private arrangement under which a composition of 7t: 6d in the £ was offered. The debtor is unable to renew this offer under the bankruptcy proceedings, and has been adjudicated a bankrupt. An order for the summary administration of the estate has been made, as the assets are not likely to realise the amount estimated by the debtor, tbe stock being much over-valued, and the book debts are almost uncollectible. As trustee of the estate I have, with the oonsent of some of the heaviest creditors, advertised the business for sale by tender, and failing any adequate offer the stock will be sold by public auction. It is advisable to realise as quickly as possible, as tha rents are due weekly and delay will increase the expenses. The bankrupt is the wife of Sidney Musgrave, who was adjudged bankrupt in this Court in November, 1890. when he traded at 43, Carlisle-street, Cardiff, as a boob and shoe dealer. She states that shortly after this failure she commenced business in her own name, without capital, at 43, Carlisle-street, and afterwards opened branch shops at 24, bBroadway and 134, Castle-road, Cardiff. Tha whole of the stock and fittings at 134, Castle-road were sold by the bankrupt in January last, shortly before she suspended payment, the amount realised being paid in bills, which she states have been paid away to various creditors. Her son-in-law, who has been in her employ for some time past, is now managing this business for the purchaser. Fall inquiries will be made as to this transaction. The bankrupt has kept a debtors' ledger and takings book, but there is no oash book, and she baa never properly taken stock or ascertained her finanoial position. She admits the profits have been very small during the last three years owing to depression in trade, and in order to increase the turnover she had to sell at reduced prices. She estimates the whole of the profits since commencing business at j3201 6s Id. and accounts for this amount and the efficiency, of JS566 2s 3d by—bad debts, JE94 Ss 4d household expenses of herself, husband, nod one child, £663; and expenses ou illness, £10- She alleges LhH business has bRen personally buperinteuded by herself and daughter, and that her husband has been working at ropairiug boots and shoes." Mr A. C. Palmer, chartered accountant, of Bristol, was appointed trustee, and three of tlie heaviest creditors elected on a committee of investigation. 4110!04

DEADLY PARAFFIN LAMPS AT NEWPORT. On Monday Enoch Beaohaun, of 64, St Mary- street, Newport, was working at Mr C. H. Bailey's engineering works, M'H-parade, when a paraffin lamp exploded, and set fire to his cloth- ing. His face and back were burnt, and he was conveyed to the Infirmary and detained. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday a man named Everett Williams, of 10, St. Mary-street, I was on a visit at a 110'189 in Nelson-streeb. He I was in the act of descending the stairs from a bedroom where he bad been to see a child, when the paraffin lamp he was carrying exploded and "fJt his clothing on lire. His head, face, and right hand were badly burnt, and he was con- veyed to the Infirmary in the ambulance carriage, and detained.

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CARDIFF BANKRUPTCY COURT, [TcESDAT—before Mf Registrar LANGLBY,] RE WILLIAM GILL.—The examination of this debtor, who was an auctioneer and commission ag^nt, was concluded. RE CLARA MUSGRAVK, boot and shoe dealer, of 134, Castle-road, Cardiff.—The examination was adjourned until the 14th May, in consequence of creditors, who held a meeting on Monday, having appointed Mr A. C. Palmer, of Bristol and Lon. don, to act as trustee in the matter. Mr J. H. Jones appeared for the debtor, and she was shortly examined by the Official Receiver. RE JANK VIRTUS, second-hand clothes dealer, of 36, Dunravbti-place, Bridgend.—Debtor, for whom Mr T. J. Hughes appeared, attributed her failure to illness and depression in trade. Her liabilities were j677 2s Id and her assets J623. The exammation was closed. AN ARMY RESERVE MAN INVOLVED. RE JOHN THOMAS REKS, grocer, of 145, Bridgend-road, Aberkenng.—Tbis debtor stated that the causes of his failure were the nuners' strike and depression in trade. His liabilities t amounted to B193 0" 10ii and his assets B70 10s. The deficiency of £126 10s lOd arose from bad debts and household expenses, the business latterly having made no profit. He worked as a miner and earned on an average 18s a week, and his wife had managed che business, which he com- menced in March, 1893, with a capital of £ 30 saved from his Army Reserve pay. The exami. nation was concluded. FAILURE OF A PUBLICAN. RE WILLIAM ASTOR.-Debtor resided and car- ried on business at the Rose and Castle lun, Caerphilly, as a licensed victualler and black- smith. His liabilities were J3184 Bi 5d, and his assets £ 53 9s lid. His failure was attributable to the loss of trade owing to the stoppage of collieries during the last three years. He stated that he had been losing money all through the last three years, and that he had been insolvent for about two years and had been unable to pay the rent for that period. Messrs Elisor, Ward, and Gilliijg represented the debtor. Examination closed. A BUTCHER IN DIFFICULTIES. RE JOHN PRKSCOTT.—Debtor is a butcher, and carries on business at 13, Broadway, Cardiif. His liabilities were £lOó 17s 4d, and assets £ 37 16s 2d. He formerly carried on business for given years near Bala, North Wales, as a grocer and general dealer, and he came to Cardiff with a capital of £100. Depression in trade was the cause of his failure. The examination was closed. ACCUMULATED DIFFICULTIES. RE WM. BRYANT.—Debtor was an ale and porter merchant and wine and spirit dealer carrying on business at 12, Graving iJock-street, Barry Dock. His liabilities were J6712 12s lOd, and his assets were stated to be JS280 8s Id. He attributed his failure to loss through signing bills before goods wete delivered and the goods not being of proper quality, loss by fire, bad åtibts, death of horses, and loss on bottles. He com- menced business as an ale and porter merchant in 1892, and afterwards added the business of a win and spirit dealer. The examination was closed.

MIND READING. Mna SNIFFWELL: Why, Bridget, you have been eating onions BRIDGET Sure, mum, you\'e a moind-reader.

IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE. Meeting at Swansea. The national banquet held on St. Patrick s Dav, at the Royal Hotol, has been the tneane of reviving enthusiasm and energy it, Nationalist circles at Swansea. For some ttnaebotn branches of the League in that town bave bMn lying dormant, but of late a movement has been made to resuscitate the branch and to organise the Irish vote iu Swansea. On Monday evening, at a well-attended meeting, it was resolved to re-establish a ceovaI brltDcn, accessIble to Irish- man from aU parts of the town. The following members were elected to tlie respective offices Mr J. T. O'Hara, president; Mr C. Lyons, vice-president j Mr J. Lande, treasurer Mr J. Mitchell, secretary (pro teir..). Tho next meeting will take place at the Welcome Ccffee Tavern en Monday next.

It is reported that the Moorish Qovernment has purchased the establishments belonging to the EnglUb company at Cape Juby for the sum of 1.250.000 fran. j I

FUNERAL OF THE REV. GEORGE REYNOLDS. Another minister of the Gospel, the Rev. George Reynolds, an eloquent Baptist preacher, of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, has been laid to rest. The tuneral took plsce on Tuesday after, noon. He was a. good citizen, and therefore it was but fitting that the chief magistrate of the ancienc borough and the aldermen and councillors should mark their appreciation of his blameless life by accompanying his mortal remains to that burial ground of Siloam, where year.s ago hie father, also a pastor of the people, was consigned to the tomb. His brethren cf the ministry likewise bore testimony to his sterling worth bv their presence and sympathy. and the flock which he long tended with so much aeal, at well as the residents generally of the town and district, joined the large and sorrowing proces- sion from Pinged Hill to the grave. The corpse was borne on a bier by the deacons of Siloam. The ceremony was a most impressive one. The preliminary servioe at the house comprised all earnest prayer by the Rav, M. T. Rees, of Trawsaron a recital of a portion of Holy Writ by the Rev. Mr Pi itchard (Weslevan), and tht singing of a byu>n that was iutoned by the Rev, W. P. Jones (C.M.), Kidwelly. The procession was then quickly and quietly marshalled in the following order :—The Mayor (Mr Holmet Stead), Dr. Jones (medical offioer of health), and Mr Rowland Brown, solicitor, Carmarthen) Alderman Stephens, Ariais; David Griffiths, High-street; — Morgans, Croft Cottage; J. G. Anthony, and Richard Randell (the town conn. ciliors); a repre-sentative of the Carmarthenshire Constabulary; the Rsv. D. D. Jones, vicar of St. Mary's Parish Church, and his curate (the Rflv. D. W. Richards); the Revs. — Owens (C. M.), W. C. Jenkins (Congregational), -— Pritchard (Wesleyan), and — Jones (C. M.) a body ol Baptist ministers from various parts; tlieKidwelly Philanthropic and Kidwelly Benefit Societies; the bier, on which the coffin was borne along, the pall bearers being the deacons (Messrs J. Griffiths, W. Walters, T. Nicholas, T. Gower, W. Mansel, and D. Thomas), The ministers of various denominations that followed inoluded Dr. Rowlands, Llanelly Rev. Daniel Davies, Llanelly Rev. P. Phillips, Dafen Rev. E. Uc Thomas, Carmarthen Rev. B. Humphries, Felinfoel Rev. W. T. Jones, Llauelly Rev. J. Y. Jones, Pontardnlais R"v. W. Walters, Tatnia) Mr Isaac Phillips Buiry Port; Mi John Hairue, Llanelly Alderman Richards, Carmarliwn; Rev. W. A. Williams, Et-rryside ( Rev. G. H. Roberts, CumiUtht-n Rev. D. Richards, Cvvmduad R. v. R. P. Thomas, Llangendeirne Rev. L. Rowe Williams, Trimsaran Rev. Mr Owen (C.M.); Rev. — Reynolds, Myrtle Tivy; Rev. W. C, Jenkins, Kidwelly Rev. W. Jones, Treharris ( and Rev. Owen John, Ponthenry. The cuffin was of polished oak, and bore the inscription, "George Reyuolds, died March 29th, 1895, aged 71 years. The mourners were MrsiReynolda, widow of the deceased Messrs George. Thomas, David, Charles, and Evan James Reynolds, sons Mr* Win. Davies, Pinged Hill, Mrs David Morgan, and Miss Emily Kate Reynolds, daughters; Mrs T. and Mrs J. Reynolds, daughters-in-law j the Rev. J. Reynolds, co-pastor and brother, and Mrs Reynolds; Mr D. Reynolds, brother, and his wife and family Mr Thomas Morris, brother-in-law Mrs Mary Williams and Mrs Elizabeth King, sisters. The late divine believed rhat instead of lavishly decorating graves with flowers it would be better to bent-lit the poor in the oosb of such tributes, hence his creed was generally respected, and oDly two wroaths, viz,, a beautifully entwined one from the Mayor and another from a friend, were laid upon the coffin. The ohapel service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Jones. Ponthenry Mr Richards, Cwmduad Revs. Wm. Williams, Farryside E. U. Thomas, Carmarthen and W. E. Watkins. Letters oon. taining expressions of the deepest sympathy wi>b the bereaved family were read from the Rev. Dr. Morgan, Llanelly T. Williams, Atnmanford J. Davies, Llandyssul; Eoa George, Llanellv j Idwal Jones, aud Mr H. Wilkins, J.P., Llanelly; Revs. W. T. Davies, Ton R. Morgan, Llanelly R. M. Humphreys, Llanelly John Davies, Abarayron; D. W. Davies, Pentre; D. E. Morgan, Cross Hands — Jones, Ystalyfera t Isaac Thomas, Caersalcm Newydd and Rev. Dd. Williams, Mydrim. Addresses were given by the Revs. J. Young Jones. Pontardulais; John Owen, C.M., K welly Jones, Treharns Phillips, Dafen W. C. Jenkins, Kidwelly Humphreys, Eehufoel Dr. Rowlands, Llanelly ;Jand Thomas Llangendoirne. At the gravi-side the Rev. G. H. Roberts. Car. marthen, spoke most feelintdy, and the Rev. Daniel Davies, LlatielW, preceded with a prayer, the pathetic singing of Bydd Myrdd o Ryfedd. odau closing the scene. It was announced;that the Rev. W. E. Watkins, of Pembrey, would preach the memorial sermon at Siloam next Sunday night. The deceased commenced his life as a preachei in 1854, Siloam Baptist Chapel, Kidwelly, being the first house of public prayer in which he discoursed. Eight years later he became an ardtnt co-pastor with his father (the late Rev. J. Reynolds) at Salem, Ferryside. In 1865 he ministered to the spiritual needs of B'-thanit Church, Lianatephan, and when his paternal parent died he and his brother (tho Rev. J. Reynolds) took charge of Siloam, the members oi which have lost an extremely lovable minister. He likewise held the pastorate of the churches at Ehonezer, Llandefeilog, and Noddfn, Trimsaran, for niany years.

Despite the more favourable reports reacting the condition of fche Duke of York's henlth, itt« stated, "upon unimpeachable authority," that the danger of a relapse is by no means past. Aw a matter of fact, although it has been stated hft- Royal Highness has suffered from influent*, taf has had a slight attack of pleurisy.