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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BIRTHS. HINTON.—August 12tli, at 54, Claude-road. Cardiff, the wife of Capt. John H. Hinton, of a son, stillborn.963 GowieR.-On August 10th, at Baglan House, Treorky, the wife of John Gower, grocer, of a daughter. Both 'doing weili 852 JONES.—August 12th, at 96, Claude-road, Cardiff, the wife of Llewellyn Jones, of a son. 735 HIBBERT.—August 12th, at Miny-don, Penarth, the wife of J. Walter Hibbert, of a daughter. 806 MARRIAGES. CnARD-BAEWER.-On Tuesday, August 13th, at Tre- degarville Baptist Church, by the Rev. R. O. Johns, John Henry, eldest son of the late Cornelius Chard, to Annie Mardon, third daughter of George Brewer, of 163, Castle-road, Cardiff. 906 DAVIKS—JONES.—August 13th, at Gnoll-road Congre- gational Church, Neath, by the Rev. It. O. Evans, assisted by the Rev. K Nicholas, Briton Ferry, the Rev. J. Beynon Davies. of Briton Forry, to Minnie, the younger daughter of Mr Thomas Jones, Windsor- road, Neath. 964 BAIUIOND-NomofAN.-On August 12th, at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, Mr Edmond Harmond to lizzi Ann Norman, eldest daughter of W. Norman. Esq., of Half Moon Hotel. Poniypridd, by Rev. J. il. Jones, pastor, assisted by Rev. D. Davies, Tonypandy. 5056 HISCOCKS—NORMAN.—On August 12th, at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, by Rev. D. Davies, Tonypandy. assisted by Rev. J. R. Jones, Mr Henry Ifiscocks, Trealan", to Miss Caroline Norman, I daughter of J. Norman, Esq., Chestnut House. Trealaw. 5057 JACKSON—THOMAS.—August 6th, at WoodviHe-road I Baptist Chapel, by the Hevs. C. Griffiths, pastor, and W. G, Davies. Penarth. William, eldest son of John Jackson, Bedford-street, te Mary Jane, second I daughter of Joseph Thomas, 1. Flora-street, Cardiff. DEATHS. SNOW.—August 11th, at 91, Ashley-road, Bristol, Elizabeth, dearly beleved wife of W. H. Snow (late of Carmarthen), aged 33. 743 WILLIAMS.—On the 8tli inst., at99, Richards-street, I Cathayti, Wm. Williams, late horse-keeper, T.V.R., aged 71 years. DICKSON,—On the 81.11 inst.. at Llanarth-street, New- port. Mon.. Edmund R. Dickson, aged 50 years. 5017 THob,IAS.-Atig Vth, Jane, wife of John Thomas, Tin. hou.se Superintendent, Tirydail, late Rliiwderin and Pon tardulais. EVANS.—August 7th, 3, Delta-street, Canton, William Philil) Evans, only child of Ma.ud Evans, aged 41/2 months. Darling Willie. 488 THOMAS.—3rd inst., at Plymouth-street, TTopkinstown, Evan Thomas, father of late Rav. Wm. Thomas, Blackwood. RICHARDS.—On Saturday last, of tubercular menin- gitis, Alfred John (Alfie). only son of G. Fred and Owen M. A. Richards, Taff's Well, aged 8 years. THOMAS.—August 8th, Jane, wife of John Thomas (and third daughter of late Thomas Griffiths, Clive- road, C-,inton), late of Rhiwdcrin and Pon tardulais. ROBERTS. -On August 7th, at Hillside House, Clydach r Martha, the dearly-beloved wife of Wm. Roberts, J.P., Brynmawr. WALTERS.—On August 8th, at Strawberry Cottage, Morriston, Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr Oakley Walters, builder, aged 55 years. WILLIAMS.—William Thomas Williams, son of Mrs Williams, Wyndham Hotel, Tynewydd, Treherbert. LRWKLLYN.—At Caerphilly, on the 9th August, 1895, John LeweUyn. J.P- surgeon, aged 87.

STRIKE AT TREHARRIS COLLIERY, 2,000 Workmen Idle. The miners employed at Treharris Colliery, which has been conducted by the Ocean Company for the past two years, struck work on Wednesday in consequence of a dispute with the mapagenient about the system of measuring the work in the stalls and headings. It appears that hitherto the measurement was done by an official right up to lue face of the coal, but since the change effected a few days ago that method has been entirely abandoned. The workmen held a mass meeting on Wednesday evening to consider matters. Mr William Evans, agent of the Cambrian Associa- tion; waa present. No settlement has been arrived at, «nd oonseqoently the large pita are idle. Justness ).i)lJresses. OODWARD'S SAFEST, BEST GR I. rJT5 REMEDY. FOR ALL DISEASES OF WATEP. INFANTS AND CHILDREN. T T AIDS TEETHING, PREVENTS CONVULSIONS. A. CLAY Esq., Manager of JACKSON'S, LIMITED, Leeds, March 8th, 1895. We have spent many a rest- less ni £ lit with our baby. It was troubled with wind. We got a Bottle of 'GRIPE WATER,' and OH WHAT A RELIEF. The child is always easy after taking a dose. We are never awake at night now." IMITATIONS ARE INJURIOUS. BE SURE YOU GET THE GENUINE. I SOLD BY CHEMISTS, GROCERS, STORES, Price Is l%d. Sample Bottle, post free, 12 Stamps W. Woodward, Chaucer-street, Nottingham. 15538

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1*95. THE NEW GOVERNMENT. THE new reign of Tory Government was formally ushered in on Monday with the I usual display of forms and ceremonies. It is the fourteenth Parliament of Queen VICTORIA. London correspondents describe some queer scenes which were witnessed from the Galleries as the new members struggled for seats. There seems to have been a thorough stampede of the new bloods" to gain positions of advantage on making their first acquaintance with the House of Commons as members of that august body. A queer sight no doubt, but a House of Commons which has not among its members such men as Mr GLADSTONE, Mr JOHN MOIILEY, Mr SHAW- LBFEVRE, and several other tried representa- tives of the people, must appear strangely deficient to many old Liberal members. In the case of Mr GLADSTONE, of course, they cannot hope to have him with them again, but with the other statesmen named it is different, and when Liberal fortunes change, as change they will, we hope the country will have the benefit of their services in the direction of the affairs of the State. The House was opened under the most favour- able circumstances, and we should like to take it as an earnest that no attempt will be made by the powerful Tory majority to overawe the somewhat diminutive minority. The re-election of Mr GULLY to the Chair will certainly insure the full and free discussion of all topics from either side of the House. There is no reason why the amenities of debate and Parliamentary pro- cedure of th best days should not be main- tained. One of the best features ot our political life is that the bitterness of electoral contests is soon forgotten and not allowed to interfere with social duties and acquaintances. At the opening of Parlia- ment on Monday there was not a jarring note. All was peace and friendliness with the addition of pleasant and sincere compli- ments. The re-election of Mr GULLY as Speaker proved Sir WILLIAM HAKCOURT'S wisdom in his choice of a gentleman for the position of First Commoner in the land. Sir JOHN MOWBRAY, in proposing the re-election of Mr GULLY, not only urged his appointment from considerations of pre- cedent, but delivered himself of a warm and sincere appreciation of Mr GULLY'S qualifications for the high office and of his services to the country. Sir JOHN urged with some warmth that Mr GULLY in the last Parliament presided over their debates with dignity, and, in his opinion, exhibited fairness, integrity, and impartiality. He asked the House to do as their forefathers had done before them, and re-elect to the chair an able and conscientious man, irrespective of party considera- tions. Mr ELLIS, the member for the Rushcliffe Division, seconded the motion in a speech which showed that the Liberals know how to accept with a good grace a political reversion. The re-election was as Mr ELLIS characterised it, "a happy augury of the good sense of the House." It was also s. tribute to the ability and the integrity of Mr G CLLY. The reply from Mr GULLY was characteristic of the man and in equally good taste. He assured the House that he will do all that lies in his power to preserve the treasured traditions of the Speakership. That he appreciates the difficulties of his position he made clear in a naive remark which he let fall in the course of his speech. He admitted that it is less difficult to be impartial than it is to appear impartial to all sections of the House. The proceedings at the opening of the new Parliament must have been completely satisfactory to all except those busy quid- nuncs who were loud in the declaration of their knowledge of Mr BALFOUR'S intention to remove a Liberal from the Speakership. They must have felt very small indeed as they listened to Mr BALFOUR when he addressed Mr GULLY in these terms We feel a perfect assurance in your impartiality. We know that the new minority will find protection and the majority justice, and we are confident that the great traditions which put the Speakership of the British Parliament above party will be main- tained, and fully maintained, while you occupy that chair." It is clear that Mr BALFOUR early realised the mistake he made when, in the heat of the electoral conflict, ho threatened to make the Speakership one of the spoils of victory. It was a foolish threat, but it gave especial pleasure to many of his followers, who continued to profess knowledge of his intentions long after the Leader of the House had decided to support the re-election of Mr GULLY to the Chair. Some of our local Constitutionalists would prove the greatest wreckers of Constitutional usages and precedents were they not kept in hand by their leaders. The wild talk which has been indulged in about the displacing of Mr GULLY from the Chair is positive proof of I that. They must have felt very small when it became known that he was to be re-elected, and very insignificant when they heard or read the praises of Mr BALFOUR of the Liberal SPEAKER.

A LOURDES 44 MIRACLE." AN extraordinary case of malingering has been investigated during the present week in Paris. PIERRE DELANOY, who had served four years as an hospital attendant, conceived the idea of securing for himself a few years' rest by feigning illness. He feigned it so well that he deceived the most renowned specialists in France, who treated him from 1883 to 1888 at the principal hospitals. He simulated the symptoms of ataxia—a disease of the spinal column—and during the period of his" illness was entertained in no fewer than seven hospitals. Whether he was sus- pected by one of the medical men or not is not certain, but the doctor who had charge of him in the last ward treated him by the fire and hanging methods. This proved too warm for the invalid, who professed himself cured, and vanished. He next appeared on the scene in quite a different character, though still as a malingerer. He visited Lourdes among a number of pilgrims, hobbling along on crutches. He was apparently unable to stand. But having received the Communion and said his prayers in the Grotto of the VIRGIN, he suddenly sprang to his feet and walked about in such a con- fidential manner that the crowd of pilgrims stared in amazement. They wondered and marvelled at the great miracle" which had been performed befora their eyes. Possibly some of them wondered why the same miraculous cure was not extended to them. The same day a document certifying the miracle which had been wrought in the Grotto was drawn up by the Archbishop of CAGLIARI, the Bishop of HEBRON, and the Doctor who is attached to the shrine at Lourdes. For the people who ire anxious and willing., to believe in the oe miraculous, there is always plenty of material for proof. This man was a living proof of a most marvellous cure at the Shrine at Lourdes. To rejoice at the cure was the most natural thing in the world. And they rejoiced, those believers and pilgrims at Lourdes. Thanksgivings for the cure of DELANOY were offered, and all Lourdes was glad. Lourdes, however, was getting dull for the latest embodiment of the miraculous, so he went to Paris, that gay city to which everyone turns his eyes in these latter days. The impostor presented himself to the chaplain of the Charite Hospital and to Canon PETIT. These gentlemen examined DELANOY, and sent the following telegram to the Father in charge of the Grotto at Lourdes:— The doctors have ex- amined DELANOY. I have seen him four times this week he walks as well as a country postman." Wonderful;! Could anyone deny this miraculous cure ? The doctors, the priests announced it on authority. The miracle kept up his connection with the priests at Lourdes, who gave him a situation as guardian of the chalet where the pilgrims are cared for whilst they await the miraculous cures. We need not follow his career throughfchis interesting experiences to the present week, when he was sent to "durance vile for four years as an impostor. The miraculous cure of this impostor should be borne in mind when the marvellous is spoken of as occurring at a shrine nearer South Wales than Lourdes. It serves to warn people against a too ready credence of miraculous cures." The impostor's cure staggered the doctors who had operated upon him and had him under their care it astounded M. ZOLA, who has enshrined him and his miraculous cure in his famous story dealing with Lourdes it gave the priests indescribable delight and satisfaction, alas to be thus shattered. To the priests of Lourdes he was a marvellous miracle to possess. The gaoler has charge of him now for the next four years the police will watch him for the following ten. What a miserable end to a miracle

ALLEGED BLACKMAILERS. RUFFIANLY ASSAULT ON AN EX- QUEEN'S PRIZEMAN. There was a crowded court at the Llanelly Police Court on Wednesday, when Sergeant W. T. Davies, the ex-Quc-en's prizeman, charged Wm. Phillips (Pottery-road), Watkin Jones (Custom House-bank), Henry Watson (Wern), and James Cook (Stanley-road), with assaulting, beating, and kicking him on the night of the 2nd inst., in the People's Park. Mr W. Howell appeared for Mr Davies; Mr Walton for Phillips, and Mr T. R. L uiford for the other three defendants. Messrs G-wilym Evans, J. Maybery, and J. A. Jones were on the bench. In openmg the case Mr W. Howell said the assault, iu respect ot which ample evidence would be given, was a most ferocious one, and one entirely unprovoked. On the evening of Friday, Augusb 2nd, Mr „ Davies had taken Miss Bowen, to whom he was engaged, out for a walk, and while in the People's Park the defendants rushed upon him, beat him, and kicked him in a most brutal manner. He asked their worships to administer condign punishment to the offenders, as the defendants were a section of a gang of ruffians who molested respectable people in the park, and blackmailed if they cquld. He asked their worships to assist in patting an end to this villainous practice. Sergeant W. T. Davies, who gave evidence of the recent assault, deposed that about 10.30 on the night of the 2nd inst. he was walking in the park with Miss Bo wen. Stepney-street, » lady to whom he was engaged. After walking about for a few minutes they went and sat down on a seat. In a few minutes Miss Bowen said she fancied she beard someone behind the seat. Witness turned round and saw Phillips on his hands and knees. Witness knew him personally, and said to him, "Hallo, Bill, what are you doing here?" Phillips jumped up, and without the slightest warning struck him a violent blow in the eye. They then struggled together, and witness got on top of defendant. Five men then rushed out of the plantation to Phillips's assistance. They kicked witness violently about the head and tace until he was almost insensible. Two men afterwards came and assisted witness on his feet. A policeman was sent for, and Phillips was given mto custody. He could not identify the other men personally. The assault took place at 10.35. Dr. J. L. Davies deposed that he attended Sergeant W. T. Davies on the evening of the 2nd instant. He was suffering from severe bruises on both sides of (jiie face, the bridge of the nose, and the groin's. There was a deep dent on the left side of the face, which might have been caused by some blunt instrument. The wound on the groins might have proved serious. It could have been inflicted by a violent kick. Mr Davies was in a very weak and exhausted con- dition when taken to the surgery, and witness was obliged to administer stimulants, Com- plainant was confined to his bed for some days, and witness was still attending him. Miss Bowen deposed that Mr Davies was attacked by a man in the park. Witness was so frightened that she ran away. When about ten yards from the seat she saw the other men rush out of the plantation and attack Mr Davies. Mr Bennett, Oldcastle-road, an eye-witness of what occurred, corroborated the evidence given by Sergeant W. T. Davies, and added that when he and another person went to assist Mr Davies they were kept back by the defendants Watson and Cooke. Another witness also gave corroborative evi- dence. Mr W. Howell addressed the Bench, and the case for the complainant was then concluded. Mr D. Jones, Wind-street, deposed that the defendant Watson was in his company from 10.15 to 10.40, ao that it was impossible for him to be in the park when the assault took place. Wm. Phillips, one ot the defendants, deposed that on the evening in question he was under the influence of drink. He entered the park from the Sandy, and walked through the plantation. Ho stumbled near the seat where Mr Davies was sitting with another person. Mr Davies then got up and struck him several times. Witness said "Bin, leave me alone." He, however, continued to strike witness, and they struggled on the ground. Ultimately witness got the best of it, and on getting on top of Davies thought it was only righo that he should have his revenge. Two men came to assist Davies. Witness did not kick Davies. He had never kicked anyone in his life. Davies got up, and they walked some distance together. A policeman then came along, and Mr Davies gave witness into custody. He had been in the Army, and had an excellent character. The Bench then retired, and after an absenoe of half an hour Mr Gwilym Evans said that the Bench were unanimously of opinion that the defendants were guilty. They were determined to put down these assaults. Phillips would be fined £2 10s and £1 Is 6d costs; Jones £2 15s including costs, in default 28 days' hard labour Cooke and Watson £1 each including costs, or in default 14 days with hard labour.

FUTURE OF PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. What they Think at Portsmouth. The Western Morning News says :—The impres- sion is gaming ground at Portsmouth that the Admiralty are seriously contemplating the de- velopment of Pembroke Dockyard, and it is sincerely hoped that the wish is not father to the thought. It has long been a reproach to the Admiralty that a port so admirably situated as Pembroke should have been systematically neglected, while enormous expense is incurred by the absence of docks and plant. A state of things can be conceived under which ships may in time of war be driven into St. George's Channel for protection, and should the southern ports be blocked and Pembroke rendered useless by the want of docks, a damaged ship would be placed in serious peril, There are not wanting authorities who regard the Irish and St. George's Channels as such powerful aBies as to make Pembroke impregnable, and if there be any solid foundation for this view, then it is of still higher importance that the Welsh yard should receive more favourable attention than has hitherto been accorded. The run from Pembroke to Davonport is about 200 miles, and a damaged warship might find it next to impossible to make the run with the English seas infested by the enemy. While it may not be worth while to place Pembroke on a level with the great English yards, it would be sound policy to enable that yard to complete all its own work.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A CARDIFF MAN, Fell Insensible on the Road at Pentypridd. About half-past five o'clock on Wednesday evening Mr John Jenkins, coal inspector, residing at Cardiff, and employed, it is stated, under the Bute Docks Company, was seized with an apopletic fit near the gates at tho entrance to the Pontypridd Railway Station, and two or three of the passers-by, noticing him staggering and then holding to one of the stone pillars, rushed to his assistance. He did not utter a word, and was conveyed into the Blue. Bell Hotel, situated close by. He expired on the couch almost immediately after he was conveyed in. A wire was then despatched to Mr W. Thomas, Brynawel, who was a near relative of the deceased. Many years ago the deceased gentle- man was employed in an official capacity at the Resolven Collieries and also at the Pentre pits.

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THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY. The Lord Chancellor and Viscount Cross, the Duke of Portland, the Earl of Lathom, and Lord Balfour, as Lords Commissioners, took theirseatson the form situate between the Woolsack and the Throne at 2 o'clock. The Front Ministerial Bench was at that momentabsolutely untenanted, but on the benches behind were about a dozen Peers, including the Bishop of St. Alban's and the Bishop of St. Asaph. Lords Monks well and Hawkesbury occupied the Front Opposition Bench, and the benches behind were brightened by the presence of about fifty ladies. The Bishop of St. Alban's said prayers, The Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod (Captain Butler) was despatched to the House of Commons to summon the Speaker and members W> the Upper House to hear the Queen's Speech read. A few minutes later the Speaker, who was accom- panied by a large number of members, listened to the reading of the Speech standing at the Bar, with the Black Rod on one side and the Sergeant-at-Arins on the other. The side galleries were crowded with members of the House of Commons, conspicuous amongst whom was the Attorney-General. Amongst the dis- tinguished strangers present were the American Minister and Mrs Bayard. The Lord Chancellor remained seated whilst he read the Queen's Speech, This formal ceremony over the Lords Commissioners retired to disrobe. QUEEN'S SPEECH. My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,— The communications which I receive from Foreign Powers assure me of the continu- ance of their goodwill. I am happy to say that no international complication has arisen in any quarter which is calculated to endanger the peace of Europe. The war between China. and Japan, which was in progress at the opening of the last Session, has been brought to a conclusion by a peace which I trust will be enduring. I have observed a strict neutrality during the war, and have taken no action in respect to it except such as appeared to be favourable to the termination of hostilities. I deeply regret to say that most atrocious outrages upon a body of English missionaries have been reported from the province of Fukein in China. In reply to earnest representations addressed to the Chinese Government by my directions, active measures which I trust will prove effective are being taken for the punishment of the murderers and of all persons who are in any degree responsible for these crimes. Internal troubles have broken out in the Arme- nian districts of Asiatic Turkey, and have been attended with horrors which have moved the indignation of the Christian nations of Europe generally and of my people especially. My Ambassador and the Ambassadors of the Emperor of Russia and of the President of the French Republic, accing together, have suggested to the Government of the Sultan the reforms which in their opinion are necessary to prevent a recurrence of constant disorder. These proposals are now being con- sidered by his Imperial Majesty the Sultan and I am anxionsiy awaiting his decision. A resolution has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament of my colony of the Cape of Good Hope proposing that the adjacent Crown Colony of British Bechuanaland should be incorporated with the Cape Colony. I have, in reply, signified my willingness to consider favourably an Act passed for that purpose, provided it contains proper safeguards for my interests and for those of my native subjects, especially in the matter of their lands, the liquor traffic, and the mainten- ance of their own system of justice. I have received satisfactory assurances on these points, and an Act has been passed by the Cape Parlia- ment which I have every reason to expect will be found to fulfil my requirements. GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, The estimates for the service of the year which were not voted in the last Parliament will be laid before you. My LOKDS AND GENTLEMEN,— This season of the year it will probably be found more convenient to defer to another Session the consideration of any important legislative measures except those which are necessary to provide for the administrative charges of the year. HON. T. W. LEGII. T. H. ROBERTSON. MOVER AND SECONDER OF THE ADDRESS. MORE SWJCAEINe-IN, After a brief interval the Lord Chancellor reappeared wearing his ordinary black robes, and took his seat on the Woolsack, and the process of swearing-in of Peers was commenced. Amongst the noble Lords who took the oath and subscribed the roll was the Duke of Portland, Lord Wantage, the Earl of Clarendon, Lord Kinnaird, Lord Monkswell, Lord Belper, Lord Amherst of Hackney, Lord Henniker, Lords Saye and Seele, Lord Rookwood, Lord Tollemache, the Earl of Westmoreland, Lord Darnley, the Earl of Portsmouth, Lotd Temple of Stowe, Lord Lingen, and thg; Duke of Grafton. The swearing-in prooe$| proceeded very slowly for the next hour, but OTiongst those who quali- fied Sor duty in the present Parliament were the Marquis of La.m,down (Secretary of State for War), Earl Chesterfield,f%he Marquis of London- derry, Lord Harris, Viscount Sidmouth, and the Earl of Crewe (Lora.7 Houghton, late Lord Lieutenant of Ireland), who was introduced with the usual ceremony on lite elevation to the peerage. LORD ROSKBER^G APPEARANCE. At 10 minutes to 4 Low? Rosebery entered the House, and a few minute* later took the oath and subscribed the roll iu". the company of Lord Churchill; HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY. The Speaker took the Chair at 2 o'clock, when there was a large attendance of members on both sides of ihe House. At 10 minutes past 2 Captain Butler, the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod, appeared at the table of the House, and summoned the House to at- tend at the House of Peers to hear the Royal Message read. The Speaker left the Chair and, preceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms, made his way to the Upper House followed by the majority of members present. On the return of the Speaker after an absence of a few minutes the right hon. gentleman passed through the House without resuming the Chair, and the sitting was suspended until 3.45.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT ON THE PEMBROKE RAILWAY. William Morgan, about 35, foreman to Mr Griffiths, Peually Court, met with a shocking death on Monday. He was engaged carting baggage from the South Wales Brigade Camp, Tenby, and when going over the line at the level crossing near Black Rock railway arch he was caught by the down newspaper tram and killed. The unfortunate man leaves a widow and three children. The horse was also killed and oarried about 100 yards by the engine. Mr Price (the deputy coroner) held an inquiry at the Crown Inn, Penally, on Wednesday touch- ing the sad death of William Morgans Oil Mon- day afternoon under oircumstauces already reported. Evidence was given by Mr Smith, who was riding on th" cart and narrowly escaped. Dr. D. A. Reid, M.D., Mr Jetfery, and the engine driver, stoker, and guard of the tram. A verdict of Accidental death was found. A rider was added that when extraordinary traffic occurs a person should be placed on the crossing by the responsible authority.

It is likely that the long-standing question of a site for the "Darkest England over sea colony will shortly be settled. A leading officer of the Salvation Army is now in Canada with reference to the proposal for establishing the colony on the Fraser River. THERE is a steady improvement in the demand for cheap shares in the West Australian depart- ment, probably by those who have benefited by the sharp rise in cheap Kaffirs. A favourite share among the tow-prioed fancies is Sam's Wealth of Nations, which, according to Mr O. P. Back's recently-published report, has the same lode on its property as that opened up in the well-known Wealth of Nations. Asauming sthe accuracy of this opinion, the shares ab present figures should prove an excellent speculation.— Sftnaneial Ntvt, August 12tb. 1895, W* >

CONCLUSION OF THE MARCH. The conclusion of the military operations in the vicinity of Porthcawl permitted of the Welsh Regiment resuming its march through South Wales and after spending Friday night under the shadow, as it were, of the interesting and historical ecclesiastical ruin adjoining the residence of Colonel Picton Turbervill, at Ewenny, on Saturday morning the camp was struck, the regiment bivouacking in the afternoon of Saturday at Llanharran, From Ewenny to Llanharran the march was only about three hours in accomplishing, and the battalion said farewell to the lovely surroundings of the crumbling ruin punctually at half-past 8. A march of about five miles brought the regi. ment to the village of Llanharran, which is within two raiies of Llantrisant. Here, on a sloping held close to the road, and forming part of the grounds of Llanharran House, the residence of Colonel Blandy Jenkins, the camp was pitched. As adverse fortune would have if, the men had hardly got their tents up when it commenced to rain heavily, and for a good three hours there was a steady downpour. On Sunday morning at 9.30 a drum-head church parade was held in the camp, the square being formed on the side of the eminence overlooking the field. The Rev. John Morgan, rector of Llanilad and Llanharran, officiated in rear of the drums, the musical portions of the service, which lasted about an hour, being rendered by the band, under Bandmaster Monk. The two hymns were "All hail the power of Jesu's name" and Onward Christian Soldiers," sung to Sullivan's soul-stirriug tune. The Venita was chanted to a setting by Purcell. Owing to the high wind the chaplain's address could not be heard very distinctly, but he based some practical and useful lessons on the words, "Love the brethren, fear God, honour the King." The service was attended by most of the officers, Major Bamfield being in command. In front of the band stood "Billy," the goat, in his scarlet and silver-faced trappings, and he kept at attention the whole time. In the afternoon, the men being free, a large number walked to Llantrisant, while in the camp the gathering of visitors was exceedingly large, despite lowering skies and sharp showers.

FROM LLANHARRAN TO MOUNTAIN ASH Encampment at Duffryn Park. After a dreary night of wind and rain—wind so high that it was a matter of surprise none of the tents were carried away, and rain so incessant that the sleep of all ranks was fitful and uneasy—the Welsh Regiment on Monday morning addressed itself once more to the road. Leaving the more or less level country of the Vale of Glamorgan and the warm hospitalities received under the roofs of the squires of Llanharran and Miskin Manor, it struck off into the hill districts, taking the route through Llantrisant for Mountain Ash. At starting (everything being under weigh by a quarter-past ssven) the weather was clear and favourable, but ominous masses of clouds and a thick, clinging mist were hanging over the rising ground to the north and east. The fears of a drenching entertained by officers and men were not groundless, for a few hours later, and while the battalion was enjoying a halt and a snack" at Porth, rain of almost tropical violence came on, and continued long enough to soak the entire regiment to the skin. So stiff was the mountain climb that lay before the column that the baggage train was sent on by the road through Pontypridd, and Major Threshire and his staff accomplished their journey in excellent time, arriving at their destination, over bad roads, within half an hour of the main body. After several miles of stubborn hill-road the battalion reached the long, straggling district of Trebanog, and then commenced a steady descent by way of Cymmer into Porth, an unlovely mining town with a teaming industrial population. Onceclearof LlanwonnoMountain the battalion had an easy march down its side and through Mountain Ash to the grounds of Duffryn, the residence of Lord Aberdare, where it encamped. On the outskirts of the town the band of the local company of the 3rd V,B. Welsh Regiment, led by Mr Hattick, and a detachment of nou-commissioned officers and men, met the column, and marched at its head to the plea- sant grounds, well sheltered and beauti- fully laid out, where the tents were pitched. More beer was served round among the men, and, the baggage train soou coming up, the camp was complete within an hour. In the evening the officers were the guests of Lord Aberdare at Duffryn House. PRESENTATION OF ANOTHER GOAT. Before leaving Llanharran a Mr Sedgebeer, formerly a platelayer on the Great Western Railway, presented the battalion, through Provost-Sergeant Smith, with a true Welsh goat, on condition that when "Billy "from Natal retires or is superannuated, the new recruit shall take his place as the regimental pet. This latest gift, which was bred by Sir Joseph Spearman, has fairly long horns, and is altogether a shapely and fine-looking specimen of his kind. He will be looked after by Provost-Sergeant Smith, who, before accepting this heir- presumptive to Billy," made due inquiries as to the antecedents of the goat, and had the deed of gift witnessed by a county constable, to prevent any repetition of the little contretemps that occurred at Swansea with respect to the Llanon goat. THE CAMP AT DUVFRYN. Excellent police arrangements were made at the entrance to the Duffryn and in the grounds for the exclusion of the merely idle and inquisitive public, who swarmed round the men in thousands as they entered the park. This judicious step enabled the men to work smartly and without interruption, while they were permitted to enjoy dinner in peace and without being gazed at like the monstrosities in a circus troupe. Lieut. Borton and Lieut. Lomax have proceeded to Cardiff, the latter to arrange the preliminaries for the Llanaaff Cathedral function. In the absence of Lieut. Borton, Lieut. E. S. Jackson is acting as adjutant. There were extensive street decorations in Mountain Ash and Aberdare in the regiment's honour, and certain of the local Sunday schools were given a treat in another part of the grounds of Duffryn.

THE MARCH TO MERTHYR. Hospitalities at Aberdare, Despite the terribly hard pull which the men went through in cetting from Llanharran to Mountain Ash, and the soaking they endured the previous night, they were as lively as crickets on that memorable mountain climb, and the dull tedium of the forcible keeping under canvas which the ram on Monday night entailed was enlivened with the narration of incidents and observations that took place by the way. The route finally taken about 9 o clock by the regiment, when the rain had abated and the sun was struggling out in fitful and feeble gleams, was a deviation from that originally intended. It had been purposed to cross the mountain direct to Merthyr, a distance of only four of five miles. When that was announced the High Constable of Aberdare, Mr Lewis N. Williams, and Colonel Thomas Phillips, the officer commanding the local companies of the 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment, placed themselves in communication with Colonel Quirk, with the result that the commandant ot the 41st agreed to proceed by way of Aberdare. A public meeting was held in that town. and a strong committee was formed to prepare for the invasion of the redcoats, the High Constable being appointed chairman, with Mr David James as secretary, and Mr D. P. Richards as treasurer. On Monday the High Constable issued public notices asking the inhabitants to decorate their houses in honour of this most interesting visit from the military, and to close their places of business until eleven in the morning, so that their assistants might turn out and welcome the soldiers. Between j640 and £:50 were subscribed in response to Mr Lewis Williams's appeal, and this was expended in providing sandwiches and beer, with tobacco and wines, spirits, and cigars for the officers. In spite of the inclement weather the committee met at seven o'clock on Tuesday morning 111 the Public Park, and there made final arrangements for the distribution among the troops of the refreshments that were in readiness for them. The local Volunteers did all in their power to make the affair a success, and to show by their presence that they had a true fraternal feeling for their kith and kin in the line. A large muster of them took place at the Drill Hall in torrenis of rain, Col. Phillips being in command, while the other officers present were Captain Phillips, Lieutenant A. L. Gregor, and Surgeon-Major Evhn Jones. The band of the companies also paraded, there being in all about 120 of all ranks taking part in the affair. WELCOME AT ABSSRAMAN. The High Constable, wearing (for the first time at a public function) his magnificent chain of office, and accompanied by Mr D. Davies, J.P., Mr W. Thomas, J.P., and Mr Herbert C. Lewis, J.P., Mardy, drove from the Boot Hotel, Aberdare, about half-past 9 to meet the regiment at Aberaman, a telegram having beeu received from Col. Quirk announcing the departure of the battalion from Mountain Ash at 10 minutes to 9. The Volunteers and their band had preceded the magisterial party, and tbft poor fellows took very good humonredly their long and trying exposure to the remorseless elements, the rain beating down on them with pitiless severity. Near The Mardy, the residence of Sir W. T, Lewis, a largo and effectiva triumphal arch, covered with evergreens, had been erected, and on it the regimental motto was surmounted by a star of bayonets. Amoner other decorations was that of a live goat, covered with ribbons, stationed over the portico of the Swau Hotel. When the head of the column was met by the High Con- stable, that gentleman addressed a few well-chosen words of welcome to Col. Quirk, whom he assured of the pleasure it afforded the citizens of Aber- dare to receive a visit from so distinguished a section of our national defences. Colonel Quirk suitably acknowledged his Worship's cordial greet- ing, and with the Volunteers' Band at their head and the local companies bringing up the rear, the regiment marched along the high road to Aberdare, dense crowds lining the way, and nearly every house showing a flag or a bit of colour of some kind. By this time, happily, the sun had made its appearance, and the short stay of about half an hour in the town was not marred by further rain. OFF PROM ABERDAR' At the foot of the declivity that conducts to the mountain road to Merthyr, the regiment gob into the firm, steady swing that it can keep up with a tireless indifference hour after hour The crowds of well-wishers and cheerers grew thin and then disappeared altogether. (Military chums shook hands with civilian reservist mates, hands were kissed to the girls they left behind them," the exuberant giggling, and the shrieking merriment of the bevies of hillside beauties who followed in Tommy's footsteps grew feebler and then oeased and last) of all, Ti Daviea. .be custodian of the systematically boomed but altogether callous and unthankful "BilJy" had passed the last night of the home of his youth in Aberdare—had left its warm precincts, casting one longing, lingering took behind—and once more the tramp, tramp o'er moss and fell and the rumbling of the regimental wagons were almost the only sounds that broke upon the ear. The ascent of the mountain was gradual the road proved to be a good one, despite the heavy rains the men were in first-class fettle, each fit as a fiddle and the prospect of a^three-rr.ile march up a tortuous and, in places, narrow accltvity caused no feeling of dismay even in the hearts of those who were footsore and more or less spent with the boulder-scaling of the preceding day. A superb view was obtained from the mountain top, the full splendour of the valley lying spread out at the feet of the regiment. But the men enjoyed also tbe sure and certain prospect of another drenching, a dark, ominous, threatening bank of clouds piling itself up in rugged, angry heaps among the more distant bluffs and mountain shoulders. When the worst part of the collar work was accom- plished, and the four or five mile trudge downhill into Cyfarthfa was beginning, the rains descended, the floods came and beab upon that regiment. The men had no other protection than that afforded by their capes, which shot the water nicely on to their lower limbs, and saturated them thoroughly. Their response to this was laughter, the cracking of jokes, the liberating of the whimsicalities of clown or pantaloon. RECEPTION IN MERTHYR. Near the junction of the Cyfarthfa. district the band of the Mertbyr detachment of the 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment, with Col. B. Rees Lewis at their head, met the battalion, which was then played into and through the town to the camp field, which was situated on the hill near Peny- darren Park, and is the joint property of Colonel Lewis and Major Frank James. Thousands of spectators, ignoring heavy rain and mud anklo deep in the principal streets, witnessed the passage through of the troops, while large crowds fol- j lowed them to the field, where, however, the splendid police arrangements made by Super- intendent Thorney and;' Inspector Coles kept the ground clear for the men to work. The High Constable of Merthyr (Mr Thomas Jenkins) welcomed the regiment to the town, and accom- panied it, with Colonel Lewis, to the camp and the High Constable of Aberdare, with Mr Herbert Lewis and other gentlemen, drove over in rear of the column to transfer, as it were, the battalion from his civic territorial jurisdiction to that of Mr Thomas Jenkins. The ground at the camp was in an awfully sodden and boggy state, and the transport train was very long in arriving, tbe roads being bad and the animals being fairly done up. GENERAL JUNKETING. I In the evening the officers and men were the recipients of much solid entertainment in Mer- thyr. At the Castle Hotel a dinner was given.by Col. Lewis and the local officers of the 3rd V.B. Welsh Eegiment to the officers of the 41st Regi- ment, while at the Drill Hall a hot dinner awaited the men, preparation having been made for 52b. Quartermaster-Sergeant J. Lockyer did the catering, and Mr Nash, of the Lamb Inn, saw to the decoration of the building. The High Constable occupied the chair. The men were given tobacco and cigars after dinner by Mr T. Wake, while Mr Christmas Evans, Six Bells Brewery Mr D. Williams, Taff Vale Brewery and Messrs Giles and Harrap, Brecon-road Brewery, made a gift of the beer consumed during the evening. The committee provided the teetotalers' with non-intoxicating beverages. The general cost was defrayed by the contributions of the townspeople to the fund started by the committee. During the evening the famous Merthyr Choral Society, led by Mr Dan Davies, performed at intervals, the programme including some of the pririo selections at the recent National Eisteddfod at Llanelly. Altogether, the affair was a most jolly and pleasurable one, and the men returned to camp quite delighted with the entertainment whioh the good folk of Merthyr had purveyed. RECRUITING EXTRAORDINARY. Since the march began over 60 recruits have presented themselves, and above 50 of them have been accepted and passed on to the depot. At Mountain Ash no fewer than 30 young fellows wanted to be enlisted, and the amount of work involved has been so great and the medical examinations take so loug, that Captain King- Hunter and Surgeon-Captain Hunter have had their hands full. In fact, all those who offered themselves for the Army could not be accepted there and then owing to pressure of time. Imposing Reception at Psntypridd. Cheer up for Chatham used to be in days gone by, when soldiers marched regularly from station to station, the rallying cry of the stouter ones when evidences of drooping spirits or dwindling energy showed themselves. In these weak piping times ot peace," wheu soldiers are conveyed by rail wherever they go, the cry has fallen somewhat into disuse, this march through South Wales has given it a temporary revivification. Not that tbe thick-set and wiry lads of the 41st have needed any par- ticular stimulus on any stage of their laborious tramp. But they are longing for the few days' comparative rest of Cardiff and the surcease from the inoessant stowage and unpacking of camp equipment which their few days' sojourn in that town will give. Hence the cry, Cheers up for Chatham," has been altered to suit the exigencies of the case, so that when the way seems longer and the mud deeper and the rain heavier than usual, the shout from company to company is Cheer up for Cardiff." The variant is every bit as invigorating as was the original, re-echoed along the Old Kent- road to the tramp of soldiery leaving the Metro- polis for the great naval and military depot at the mouth of the Medway. Physically, the only traces of the long sojourn ot the 41st amid fields and dales and mountains has been the steadily deepening bronze on the faces of the men. But their kits are suffering sadly, and at each town visited the remark is made freely among the crowd, Well, they look as if they'd had a rough time of it." Their kerseys will be useless for any other permanent station, the helmets of many are dinted through being continually knooked about, boots are down at heel through slogging over rough roads and many miles of muddy marching, capes and overcoats are spongy aud porous and out of shape with much exposure to rain, and the continual placing of kits on wet ground to await the arrival of the transport train has taken much of their smartness and service- ability out of them. Clothing generally has suffered through the want of the proverbial stitch in time," and missing buttous have not been replaced or parting seams made good when first detected. The wear and tear has, of course, shown itself with equal effect in the officers kits, and it has been computed that the general injury to camp and personal equipment during the three weeks that the march has lasted cannot be far short of a thousand pounds. It is only just and reason- able that the War Departmentshould make good, without cost to either officers or men. such damages as the march and its attendant cir- cumstances have necessarily entailed. GOOD BYE TO MERTHYR. Though the treatment accorded all ranks iu Merthyr was most cordial and generous, tho weather was so bad and the camping ground so utterly unsuitable for the purpose, that there was no regret at leaving. Col. Lewis and the officers of the local Volunteer detachment, gave the officers of the 41st a capital banquet at the Castle Hotel, while the dinner to the men at the Drill Hall was not less successful. Major Ball, who was in command of the battalion on the march from the camp to the town, acknowledged in a few felicitous sentences the words of welcome spoken by the High Constable. Mr Thomas Jenkins, who presided, referring to the kind and patriotic feeling that had everywhere been shown to the troop?, in whose name he thanked the townspeople of Merthyr for their liberal hospitality. The length of the pro- gramme prevented the men remaining to the close, their early morning work requiring that they should turn in at the usual hour. Tents were struck in a very damp and draggled condition on Wednesday morning, the rain that had mode the ground like a ploughed field having left off, but without causing any dispersal ot the dense black clouds that obscured the sun and gave a Novembery feel to the air. By half-past seven the battalion inarched out and down the steep street leading into High-street, the mud that adhered to the nether liuiba of all in the ranks conveying some faint idea of the fen- like land on which the night had been spent. The band of the Merthyr Companies of the 3rd V.B.Welsh Regimentj headed the battalion near the Drill Hall, and escorted it as far as Pentre- bach, about a mile and a half out of the town. Here the members took leave of the regiment, playing as the regulars continued on their way, Auld Lang Syne," even until the last man of the rear guard had passed. Though the regiment is still in the region known as the hills," the bad roads have been largely left behind, and those that remain to be covered are reported to be of the best. Certainly the one which was tramped along on Wednesday was fairly level, the acclivities being no more than" pitches," as the natives style them, while of mud there was but a limited amount. Thousands of spectators, early as the hour was, turned out in Merthyr and en route to wish the men God-speed and give them a parting cheer. THE REGULATION RSFRKSHMENT, Through the long and disconnected mining town of Merthyr Vale the column wended its way, flags, greetings, mottoes, every whore meet- ing the aye, and crowds of eager and warm- hearted onlookers shouting their delight. At Treharris. in the middle of the main road, a halt was sounded, while the bread and cheese and beer which the inhabitants of that populous centre wished Tommy Atkins "to consume on the premises were dealt with as desired. So keen were the bystanders to see all that was to be seen that the mounted officers had to perform the requisite police duty of keeping a clear space for serving out the refreshments, while a squad of soldiers, with much labour, maintained a circle of some 12 feet in diameter round the barrels. Mr David Rees acted as secretary to the public fund which Treharris had raised, and raised so liberally that, after making a good lunch, many a linesman had yet a good chunk of bread and a quite respectable bit of cheese to stowaway in his haversack. Plodding on once more the regiment in three-quarters of an hour came to Aberdare Junction, and here a sharp but short shower (the only ono of the day) was encountered. The column made a consider- able detour from the main road for the purpose of reaching a field near the canal bank, where Mrs Gunn, of the Navigation Hotel, Navigation, had provided more refreshment, after what may now be called from its widespread adoption the regulation pattern." Through the kindness of the Caerphilly Brewery Company and Messrs Basa and Company, Limited, some ten barrels of beer were available, with pack- ages of sandwiches made out of rolls, for the entire battalion. The track leading to t ø- .å'- the field would be known in local parlance aa a I tram-road," though it was destitute of every vestige of rail. In places the gradient was so steep as to necessitate a double drag on the ambulance van, in fact, its boulder-covered surface, its narrowness, and its circumambrent character fitted it to compare with the roads leading to our own latest protectorate, Chitral. At four or five tables the main body partook of this second inner lining," the rear guard, re- cruits, and supernumeraries having theirs outside a barn on the roadside. Owing to the consumption, of a pint or two per man so recently at Treharris, Colonel Quirk ordered that at Navigation the allowance be restricted to half-a-pint of beer each but they could have as much as they pleased to eat. Quirk ordered that at Navigation the allowance be restricted to half-a-pint of beer each but they could have as much as they pleased to eat. Forming up again, the column was not long in debouching on the main road. Lusty cheers were given as it marched off tor Mrs Gunn and her friends who had assisted at the tables. WELCOME AT CILFYNYDD, A march of two or three miles brought the battalion into the new and increasing vil- lage lof Cilfynydd, which has sprung into being within the last few years round the now famous Albion Colliery. How different the scenes in that long monotonous street yesterday morning to what they were on the last occasion that Cilfynydd was stirred through and through by an event of more than local importance. On Wednesday the place was gay with flags and festoons, and highly-coloured inscriptions, while the air was rent with cheers and laughter and shouts of rejoicing. On that wofu! 26th July, 1893, when the whole district had learnt of the terrible explosion that had swept off in a moment nearly 400 workmen, there were to be heard on every side the wailings of women, the groans of the stricken and bereft, the shrieks of wives, and daughters, and mothers whom the swiftness and horror of the calamity had mentally unhinged for the time being. The only sights then that impressed themselves on the heart and the memory were those incidental to the removal from the pib-topof mutilated remains, charred and unrecognisable. Were any thoughts like these present to the minds of those who yesterday cheered the 41st on its way to the village ? The sun was shining brightly when the head of the column was met by a large body of gentlemen whose sable attire and "eminent respectability" pro- claimed them the city fathers. At their head was Mr James Roberts, J.P., chairman of the Pontypridd Urban District Council, and his associates were deputations from that august body and the Board of Guardians, as also from the School Board and the magisterial bench. The guardians, in their fidelity to duty and loyalty to the Army, met at 8 o'clock that morning for the despatch of business. They thus performed two important functions with praise- worthy smartness. Mr James Roberts delivered the customary few words of welcome in the name of the bodies represented around him, and in that of the vast assemblage of residents vainly trying to hear what was said. Then Colonel Quirk, who, if an orator, is too modest to give outward proof of the gift he possesses, speaking over the neck of his horse, made a soldierly reply, thanking the public bodies and the inhabitants of Pontypridd generally for their hearty repeption of the troops. And," be concluded, with decision of tone, "so long as the spirit I have everywhere seen exhibited during this march animates Englishmen there need be no apprehension as to the safety of our country." An effusive" patriot" within ear- shot interjected, And Welshmen" after the reference to the too-exclusive, brutal Saxon and the Colonel diplomatically replied When I use the term Englishmen I, of course, in- clude Welshmen:" Why it was so cannot be learnt, but when he had done speaking, Col. Quirk suddenly recollected that this was his birthday, and the first to wish him "many happy returns" was the corrector or amplifier of his little saddle speech. INTO PONTYPRIDD. The deputation then fell in, and the band of the Pontypridd Companies of the 3rd V.B. Welsh—a battalion, by the way, which seems to be as ubiquitous as missionaries—with a good large muster of the men, including cyclists, in uniform, headed the regiment into Pontypridd. The officers in charge of the Volunteers were Capt. Hill-Male, Capt. John S. Davies, and Lieuts. T. Morgan, Maesycoed, and Leyshon while Col. Ll. Grover was among the deputation. The pressure on both flanks of the battalion into and in Pontypridd was severe in the extreme, the town being like a fair. All work at the neigh- bouring pits was suspended, and visitors poured in from the adjacent villages till the narrow streets were as congested as those of the City on Lord Mayor's Day. The old semi-circular bridge was a mass of humanity, and an avenue, many ranks deep, was with difficulty formed for the regiment to pass. The streets were so finely decorated that the camp ground at Ynysyngharad,* the charming seat of Mr L." Gordon-Lenox, was passed by and a parade of the town made by the column, to the strains of Marching through Georgia" by the full band, parading Gellywastad-road, Catherine-street Mill-street, and the main street, entering the shaded and splendidly-situated grounds of Mr Gordon-Lenox with a sense of relief from the surging crowds without. A strong force of police, under Captain Lindsay, kept out the general public, and the camp was quieb and orderly in tho extreme. Before the battalion had been half an hour in the town over 15 recruits came in, and in all 20 candidates for the Army were dealt with yesterday. The Pontypriddites displayed much originality and comprehensive- ness in their decorations. At Norton Bridge, outside the town, where the column halted to pull itself together before entering, was a white streamer hung from house to house, its legend being Welcome to Colonel Quirk, the officers, warrant officers, non. com. officers, and men of the Welsh Rc-giment." This is the first public recognition of the distinct individualism of Sergeant-Major Lees and Bandmaster Monk. At another place was the insoriptien, Y Ddraig Goch a ddyry gychwyn," which is archaic Welsh for The reddragonincites'the march." On the reverse was the regimental motto. At the White Horse Inn a white streamer bore the words, "Welcome to Tommy Atkins," and in another street there was a conspicuous welcome "To the gallant Redcoats." Tommy Atkins and the goat was pictorially put forth in various places, with not the less effect because the attendant advertisement of a highly-recommended whiskey had been removed. FARING SUMPTUOUSLY EVERY DAY. On taking up their quarters in the camp the men found awaiting them a plentiful luacheoi), consisting of hot soup and bread, this having been given by Mrs Miles, of the New Inn Hotel. In the evening the regiment was entertained to dinner in the large room over the laundry, a local committee providing the repast, a fund of close upon £ 100 having been raised for purposes of hospitality. Mr James Roberts acted as chairman of the committee, and Mr Wm. Jones and Mr Sprague as joint secretaries. Following the dinner came a smoking concert in the Town-hall—a really high-class affair, at which the veteran bard, "Caradoe," lent his noble services. The officers of the 41st were the guests at dinner at the New Inn; of Col. Ctesswell and the officers and the 3rd V.B. Welsh. Many auxiliary forces from outlying districts were present, and the affair was a very brilliant one. As showing the finely sensitive spirit that influenced the people of Pontypridd in their welcome, it may be mentioned that Captaiu Hill-Male, who has the distinction of being chairman of the Local Burial Board, thought the presence of members of that body on the welcoming deputation might lend a lugubrious tone to proceedings that should be wholly bright and joyous. This is a self-sacrifice to the niceties of etiquette that is hardly likely to obtai its fair recognition in these degenerate days. It may next be insisted that no undertakers or monu- mental masons shall assist in rejoicings or welcomes to her Majesty's forces.

ARRIVAL AT CARDIFF. Enthusiastic Reception. The Welsh Regiment concluded their march through South Wales and arrivedat Cardiff a little after noon on Thursday, encamping on the field adjoining the Barracks ab Maiudy. The journey from Pontypridd was very enjoyable, the regi- ment on the way meeting with a hearty reception from the villagers. The road from the encampmeub to just beyond Whitchurch was lined with spectators, who gave cheer after cheer as the regiment passed by. In the Barracks field an immense number of onlookers had also assembled, and among them could be seen many veterans, who wore their inedals and other distinguished service badges. The tents were soon struck, and the regiment afterwards sat down to luncheon. In the afternoon they visited the Horticultural Society's Show at the Sophia Gardens, and in the evemrig the band of the regiment also played at the concert promoted by the society at the Gardens. In addition to the amusements already provided for the battalion, the Cardiff Harlequins F. and A.C. have invited the officers and men to their sports on Saturday afternoon, and the invitation has been accepted. Station Order by Celonel A, E, Goldsmid for Saturday. The bands and 25 toreh-boarers of the different corps will parade at their respective rendezvous at such time as will enable them to arrive at their places in the Sophia Gardens Field at Cathedral- road entrance at the following times :— „ Rendez- „ 'lime of Regiment. voua Koute. Arrival. 1st Welsh.. Barrack Via North-road. Dnke- Fiekl. street 8.35 3rct Welsh. The Bar Via Cathays- terrace, Park racks. place, Queen-street 8.55 Glam. A.V. The Drill Park-place, Queeu-street.. 8.4U Hall. S.D.S.M. Charles- Bridge-street. St. Mary- R.E.Vol. street. street, Castle-street. 8.50 3rd V.B. '.the Drill Windsor-place, Queen- the Welsh Hall. street 8.45 Regt. l The remainder of the torch-bearers will parade with unlighted torches at the Sophia Gardens in fronb of the stand at 8.30 p.m., and wait for orders. The torch-bearers who accompany the bands will (with exception of the 1st Welsh), on arrival at the Sophia Gardens, leave the bauds and form the inner circle of torch-bearers, On arrival at the Sophia Gardens the bands will form up separately facing the grand stand, and the torch-bearers will form one of the lines between which the massed drums will march aud play. The band of the 1st Welsh, surrounded by their torch-bearers, will play from 9 p.m. to 9.25 p.m. At 9.25 the drummers' call will sound, and the buglers will fall in in front of the bands facing the grand stand. I At 9.30 the buglers (under the senior sergt. drummer) will sound lsb Post, after which they will fall in with the drummers, and, marching round, play between the Una of tqreh-bearera till 9.45 p.m. 1 At 9.45 the buglers 1st Welsh will play 0, bugI. march. At 9.55, drummers' call. At 10 p.m., Last Post. The bands, surrounded by their respective torch bearers, will then play one piece each in the following order :—3rd Welsh, Glamorgan Artil* lery Volunteers, Submarine Miners, ocd V.B. the Welsh after which the massed bands (under the senior bandmaster) will play" Land of my Fathers," Men of Harlech," and God Save the Queen." The bands will then march home in order of seniori-ty (at five minute's interval) with their torch bearers. The dress of the bands and drums will be drill order torch bearers in fatigue dress. Officers attending as spectators, undress uniform without swords. N.C. officers and men' walking out dress.—(Signed) A.E. W. GOLDSMID Col. Commanding Station.

A WIDOW'S PORTION, An Aged Guardian Marries After a Brief Courtship. At Newport County Corfrt on Thursday his Honour Judge Owen heard the case of Williams v. Williams. Mr Bailhache, barrister (instructed by Mr F. Lewis, solicitor) appeared for the plaintiff, who is a widow, and Mr Robert Wallace, Q.C., M.P. (instructed by Messrs Llewellyn and Moore) represented the defendant. The action was brought to recover deposit notes representing ;6140,deposited with a Newport Building Society. Mr Bailhache, in opening the case, said that the late William Williams was a retired boot and shoemaker, who formerly carried on business in Commercial-street, Newport, and who took an interest in local public affairs, and was a mem- ber of the Newport Board of Guardians. Mr Williams in October, 1892, was a widower, 70 years of age, and he engaged Mrs Box, a widow, who was 20 years younger, as his housekeeper, and shortly after* wards ho offered Mrs Box marriage, and they were married in 1892. Mr Williams was largely interested in house property, and he made a settlement of £ 200 upon his wife, such money being a mortgage upon a. house in Newport. Mr Williams told Mrs Box that he had made his will and would not alter it, but be said that he would be able to save moneys out of his rents. Some money was saved and a portion of it was deposited with a building society in his own name, and a portion of tlw money was deposited in his wife's name. The cheques for the interest from the latter deposits were sent to Mr Williams in his wife's name. Mr Williams died in March of the present year, and Mrs Williams theO claimed the deposit notes which were in het name. Mr Harry P. Williams, the executor, would only give the notes on condition that Mrs Williams would agree to consider them as paid 011 account of the mortgage under the marriage settlement. The questiou was whether the widoW was entitled to the money. deposited m the Building Society in her name by deceased, Of whether it formed part of the estate. Mrs Williams, widow of the deceased,gave evi- dence,and stated that she went into Mr Willismw service as housekeeper in Sept., 1892, and shortly afterwards he proposed marriage, and witness; accepted him, and they were married on the 24th October, 1892. Mr Williams died on March 11th, 1895. When the deposit note for £100, which was in her name, arrived at the house, deceased showed her the note, and said Now, you see what I am doing for you in addtion to the settlfJIDint." After the deposit of the JS50 her husband showed her the note and said, "It's in your own name like the other money I have saved for you." In answer to Mr Wallace witness said that she was present in the bedroom when deceased's son, Mr Harry Williams, was there, and his father then signed a letter in bed. Mr Wallace called Harry P. Williams, the exeoutor of his father's will and trustee under the marriage settlement, and sought to make evidenoo the letter in question and a conversation which took place on the previous day. His Honour ruled that the evidence and letter were inadmissible, on tho objection of Mr Bail' hache. After the rulipg Mr Wallace said be must bow to the decision. His Honour then gavo judgment for the plaintiff, and ordered the deposit notes for L140 to be returned, with interest, costs to come out of the estate.

THE NEW BISHOP OF WIN- CHESTER. The appointment of Dr. Randall Davidsout the Bishop of Rochester, to the Bishopric of Win' Chester has come as a surprise, for next to the Sees of London and Durham there is no post more coveted. Especially is this so under present circumstances as it was weil known that Dt. Thorold had spent nearly £ 20,000 in furnishing and beautifying his palace. Farnham Castle, which is a huge place, considerably larger than most big country mansions. Dr. Thorold lef' everything to his successor, whoever he migh* chance to be, and thus Dr. Davidson walks intft 7: DR. RANDALL DAVIDSON. what the Yankee* would terti), a very ft thing." Thill Dr. Davidson ivO selected by the Queell goes without the say ing, as the Bishop wheu kC!iaplaiu afterwards Dean 0* Windsor was a cour* tier of the first watet and persond grata, 1 he Castle to an eX" t«nt that was noticc able. Nothine that took place at Wind" sor during his regitue in the way of public or private futlebiolls ever failed to find its way into the papers, apcJ although the new Bishop of Winchester may 001 he held directly responsible for these notices W has never been a Churchman to hide his IiF!tll under a bushel. It is a pity that his heal,lI should be so broken down that he felt it (lithoull to perform his duties at Rochester, but Wi#' Chester is a city with good mortality BtatiBtic* and the Bishop will be able to take his fa"ouritS horse exercise on the surrounding downs, all which[wiil conduceto hisconvalescence. Dr.David' son married the second daughter of ArchbisbOr Tait, which may to some extent account for bio rapid preferment, and it is not a little surprising that the late Bishop of Winchester came frqo Rochester, which is thus establishing itself as* sort of stepping-stone to Alfred's capital. lop pleasing to read the letter of the Archbishop of York to the Nonconformist clergy in his diec inviting them one and all to a garden party at bls house, his Grace even chartering a steamer tot their better conveyance. The Archbishop them all to a short prayer service at the Minster' and is thus showing a worthy example to b«* Anglican brothers all over England. Indeed is questionable whether such tolerance will be understood by everybody, WJ. the noble-minded Churchman will have bis in the appreciation of all right-minded and unofv tarian people.

NEW CATHOLIC BISHOP OF WALES. It is understood that the consecration of Rev. Father Most.yn, as bishop and apostolic of Wales, will take plr.ee at the Churdj of Our Lady, Birkenhead, on the 5th £ September (that day being tho feast of Lawrence Justinian). The date of the corealoof is nob absolutely fixed, and it may take place an earlier date, viz the 24th August (tbe feast St. Bartholomew the Apostle). The consecrati' prelates will be II. 1C. Cardinal Vaughan, Bi»hw Carroll, of the diocese of Shrewsbury, and .Bisb Whitehide, of Liverpool. Bishop Mostyn "J probably take up his residence at Oswestry.

ELOPEMENT IN THE RHONDOAs On Wednesday evening a matrimonial allOO which caused a good deal of gossip and stwtlo menb eccurred at Treorky, and was tbo sequel to an elopement of ayono couple from Radyr, near Cardiff, to Rliondda about a fortnight ago. It appears on Saturday last the ponce at Treorky receive^ letter from the unfortunate husband stat'^ that his wife, who is about 22 ye*J of age, tall, and has a neat figure," h eloped with the lodger. The husband said had also heard tliat the fancy man" working in the Abergorkey Colliery. Inquir^ were mnde by the police, and they found 1 missing lodger and the youug wife in ab Treorky. Oil Monday mgliS last tbe hush* came for and took her with him to Porth, wbjfj they now reside. On Wednesday evening young wife returned to Treorky to fetch clothing and a few other things she had behind. Whilst proceeding to the railway st&t^l she was followed by a large crowd of chilttt some of whom pelted her with stones. Llewellyn and P.C. Row interfered and P tected her from being further molested.

RECENTATMTC, AT SWANSEA. The general committee of the recent Swatt'jj A.M.C. met on Saturday, when the accq°Jj{ were submitted. These showed the expendj]Y/i^ to be £ 1,006, and ihe receipts to be £ 1,3°^ |J balance, £ 358. [

ELLON'S CRYSTAL BALM. .,01 Ellon's Balm, though now for the first generally advertised in this country, is not any means a new specific, as for several S past it has been known and largely used throl1'í out Ireland, and it has elicited so many too monials from the highest quarters. It is P."Id be unrivalled in all cases of lumbago, ac" ] rheumatics, strains, and all similar cuznplalut9. is also a valuable antiseptic possessing wondet healing properties, and the fact that the clear and stainless adds much to its value. )( proprietors claim that it is a vade mecund uurses.

DEATH OF A BRECON LADY TELEGRAPHI8^ We regret to announce the death of Mifs ])111 Williams, which took place 0x1 Tuesday. of Augusi, at 30, Tresillian-terrace. The decani was a member of the Cardiff Telegraph Staff*.(|i £ was on duty till the Saturday prior to her -j Her homo was in Brecon, and thither her ren1^ were conveyed on Friday, the 9i.ii inst., 4^ interred. Her fellow clerks were thus precltl from a.ttendin thesadceremcuy, but two !J!tnd wreaths testified to the sorrow and regre Jk perienoed throuahoub the staff. Greab synoP"# is felt with the parents and frie*»^* ..J9! .1