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. Dictatorship Established.
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Dictatorship Established. WHOLESALE ARRESTS. St. Petersburg. Sunday.—The arreat last Bight of the whole of the council of the work- men's delegates, numbering 250, the anapeosion of the Press, the arrest of editors, and above all, the virtually dictatorial powers conferred on provincial Governors, prove tbat toe Government is resolved to endeavour to suppress revolution with an iron hand. Whether it will succeed or not in regaining the mastery depends entirely on the troops. If the majority remain loyal the era of Bangninary coercion will now begin, but judging from the latest news from Moscow and other centres it ia not unlikely that the reactionary revival will be cot abort by the outbreak of oivil war. To-day's despatches from Moscow point to the Strong possibility of the town being in the hands of the insurgents by Wednesday. The Rostoff Regiment, which is several hundred strong, has declared itsintention to give battle to any troops which may attack it. It has posted cannon at the windows of the barracks, and hitherto the military authorities have not ventured on any measures againBt it. Large and sympathetic crowds assembled yes- terday in the vicinity of the barracks, but were dispersed by patrols of the loval Astrakhan Regi- ment carrying loaded es, who viarned them oe S snoountars that might be expected. The Rostoff Regiipent has a resolute leader in Shabaroff, president of the Committee of Soldiers, who now commands the regiment. Under bis direction ofhcers ara not admitted to barracks. Unpopular non-commlaaioned officers have been arrested and sentinels are guarding the regimental funds. Altogether three regiments of Grenadiers have joined the movement to the extent that they have formulated economic and political demands, and threaten to mutiny unless they are granted. The bulk of the workmen's delegates were de- tained at the Economic Institute until three o'clock this morning when they were driven to prison in vans drawn by four horses each to the Viborg side of the city. Sevaial of them carried revolvers which they broke in pieces before the troops ascertained to whom they belonged.— Beater. Dictatorship Set Up. St. Petersburg, Sunday.—An Imperial Ukaae has been iaaned granting full powers to all Governors-General, Governors, and municipal authorities, in the event of railway, postal, or telagraphic communication being interfered with or interrupted, to proclaim on their own respon- sibility when restoration of peace and order de- mands a state of full or modified martial law in the Governments or districts under their rule. In those districts in which the military com- mander is not of lower rank than brigadier- general, martial law is also to ba proclaimed in the event of the occurrence of disturbances, as specified in the Ukase, military commanders thus automatically becoming Governors-General of the region. The abolition of the state of martial law is to be effected by the Minister of the In- terior. With regard to St. Petersburg, provisions already made for such eventualities remain in force. One bankruptcy follows another. Banks are failing, and all commercial transactions are CDr- tailed aa far as possible. —Renter. Revolutionary Manifesto. St. Petersburg, December 15 (via. Eydkubnen). —A manifesto is issued to-day in the names of the Council of Workmen's Deleates, the Chief Committeeof the Peasants' Congress, tbeCentral Organising Committee of the Social Democratic Workmen's Party and tbe Central Committee of the Partv of Social Revolutionaries. This docu- ment, after criticising the actB of the Govern- ment and the present economic situation, declares that no redemption payments are to be made or other State taxes paid, that only gold in payment of purchases or wages, and in the case of sums five roubles only coin is to be accented. Deposits arejto be with- drawn from the savings banks and tha Im- perial Bank, the repayment to ba demanded in gold and finally no payments are to be recog- nised on account of such loans as were con- cluded at a time when tbe Government was in open conflict with the people. A very signifi- cant fact in connection with the above manifesto is that it Is supported by both branches of Socialists, who have gunk their differences.— Beater. Wholesale Incendiarism. St. Petersburg, Saturday.—From Southern Livonia it is announced that the whole country is in open rebellion. Estate managers have been fired on by their subordinates, and country Beats are lying in ruins. The Castle of Lemberg has been set on fire after being saturated with petroleum, and at Allasch a dwelling-house and a distiflery bave been rednced to ashes. Prom Mitan to Segewold properties have been burnsd to the around. Of 120 dragoons who were caned out 34 are missing. The rest declare that for a distanc i f 80 milell they have seen properties burning. Advices from norDat state that the revolu- tionary movement in Livonia has now spread to the northern part of the government, where it llM affected the Esthonian population.—Renter. A GENERAL STRIKE. St. Petersburg, Tuesday.—A reply has been received from the labour leaders at Moscow to the communication of the Cooncil of workman's delegates announcing its decision to begin a general strike. Aa a result tbe strike will be de- clared to-night.—Renter. Paris, Tuesday.—A telegram to the Matin from St. Petersburg, dated yesterday evening, statas that the Counei! of workmen's delegates had decided on a general strike throughout HOI- sia for to-morrow. The Government believed that the strikers are not prepared, and that they are not in a position tocarry out such a mandate. St. Petersburg, Monday.—According to news zeceivsd to-day from provincial centres it would seem that the railwaymen are willing to join in »general but not in a partial strike. There is good reason for Btasing that the recent coeroive measures have the entire approval of Coant Witte. The Government has been especially criticised for a. communique issued this morning expressing a fear that in the event of another general railway strike the railway- men might suffer at the hands of those rained by the previous strike, and intimating that the Government might be nnable to protect them. This is regarded as amocnting almost to incite- mentto murder. It is doubtful whether the. Government's policy of repreiaion will have even temporary success. At all events all an agreed that viewed from tbe standpoint of a remedy for the national convulsion it is worse than use- leas. News has to-day been received from the South Of a mutiny of detachments of Cossacks, whicb had been ordered to proeeed to Tornboff and Kursk.—Renter. Workmen's Manifesto. St. Petersburg, Tuesday.—The Union of Unions approves the immediate declaration of a. general strike and has drawn up tbe following, manifesto :— The Government has perpetrated a series of new crimes, having arrested members of the Central Bureau of the Peasants' Congress, members of the Postal and Telegraph Unions, and of the Council of Workmen a Delegates. The Government has suspended progressive news papers and has promulgated a. series of Jaws destroying the base of civil liberty. It menaces the rights of tbe people obtained after lit long straggle and maintained by theCzar's manifesto. The liberties of the peopie are in danger. The Central Barean and the Committee of tbe Union of Unions declare solidarity with the Council of the Workmen's Delegate) in the struggle with the Government, and appeal to all citizens to defend their rights. The Government provokes a conflict; we will accept it. The struggle does not depend entirely upon 118, but is determined by tbe acts of the Govern- ment, which is striving to destroy the organic tion of the proletariat, the peasants and the educated classes. It thus forces the revolution- ary movement further along the fatal path. The continuance in powsr of tbe present Government is a danger to tbe country, bringing in its train innumerable calamities and the effusion of blood." General Strike Commenced. St. Petersburg, Wednesday.—A general strike bas began at Moscow, all the railways being in- volved in the movement.—Renter. St. Petersburg, Wednesday.—A general strike was decided upon by tbe joint conference of the Council of workmen's delegates, representatives- of railway unions, and the various revolutionary parties. It is stated that 22 railways will par- ticipate, and that all newspapers will be sus- pended except those controlled by workmen, Bakers' and grocers' establishments and the water works alone will be UDaffectsd by tbe strike. The conference drew up a manifesto-addressed; to workmen and troops, calling npon them to in revolt and establish a democratic xtpnblic. It was announced there bad been a fresh out- break of disorders at Sevastopol, and that Khar. koff was in the hands of the revolutionaries. They had elected a new Duma, which bad given the strikera 10,000 roubles. A Tiflis despatch states that desperate fight- ing has been proceeding between Tartars and :Armenians since December 12th, and that the Governor of Tiflis gave the Armenians 500 rifles to enable them to form a defence corps, bnt the troops disarmed them. At Yoroalav 600 armed workmen haveaeized Korsinkin Factory, declaring it public property. —Beuter. British Cruiser for Riga. Berlin, Wednesday.—A despatch from Cox- haven, published in the morning papers, says that the British eraser Sapphire pasBed the Kiel Canal yesterday on her way to Riga, where slie is proceeding to protect British subjects in case of need.—Renter. Wholesale Strikes at Moscow. St. Petenbnr, vVcdneaday, 10.30 p m.— Tele- grams from Moscow announce that the strike movement has culminated in a cessation of work .-on all the railway lines connecting the city with other parts of Russia, excepting only that from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Coincident with thin fresh railway strike the .workmen employed at the electric light department and on the tnuu- ways, together with the printers aud gbowrste.
Civil War Inevitable. J
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Civil War Inevitable. J The Central Bureau and Committee of Union of Unions call upon all Unions belonging to their organisations to mobilise their forces and be ready to participate in a general political strike. An Exchange St. Petersburg telegram says :— All is quiet in the Baltic provinces, but the I liusWun imperial power has clearly lost pre- dominance. Tbe organisation of the Letts who have revolted is splendid. Their nnmbers increase continually, and the strength is oulimated at 100,000 well-armed men. They have acoreB of fortressea, and an outbreak of regular war is evidently unavoidable. Famine is threatened at Riga, where food and provisions are almost unobtainable. The districts of Voronesh and Kurskb are swarming with fugitives. Nearly all the coantry estates have been destroyed by fire. Odessa. Monday.- During the last 48 hour passengers arriving by rail bring alarming reports of the rapidly spreading agrarian out- rages throughout all the Southern military pro- vince. Two hundred and thirteen estates are said to have been pillaged, all the live stock carried off, barns and granaries plundered and burnt, and in numerous instances the proprietors' mansions demolished. The proprietors and their families are fleeing into the towns or leaving the coantry in panic. There is fear of the revolted peasants attack- ing and plundering the populous centres. In many districts the raiding peasant mobs are uniting in bands of from 1,000 to 5,000 men. Against such numbers smaJt bodies of Cosllackl are useless, and the infantry flatly refuse to fire upon their anarmed brothers."—Central News. Russia's Gold Reserve. St. Petersburg, Tuesday.—It is rumocred that the gold reserve is being depleted for the purpose cf paying German loans. Tiries," per Press Association. Bloody Infantry Mutiny. Warsaw, Weareaday.-At Nicolaieff, in the Government of Kherson, tc-day the Ismail and Largokahml Infantry regiments mutinied, and a bloody conflict ensued. No details have yet been received.—Renter. Russian Ships in Swansea Bay. Two vessels of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, the Varnu and Svendborg, were in Swansea Bay at the beginning of tbe week awaiting orders, ou receipt of which they proceeded np Channel. It is said one of the vessels carried 200 women and children, refugees from Russia. Both ships came from the Baltic.
FATE OF THE S.S. AQUA.
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FATE OF THE S.S. AQUA. A Mysterious Case. The mysterions case of the as. Aqua, which is commanded by a native of Dartmouth, is the subject of an article in the Shipping Gazette," which says; Admittedly there wonld appear to exist reaaons for grave anxiety, bat there is still no conclusive evidence that the vessel has been lost, or even (seriously injured. The Aqua sailed from Barry on November 25, bound for Buenos Ayres,and her owners state that they have had no word of her faring from that date, A few days ago a boat belonging to the Aqua was picked up off theEddystone by H.M.S. Tbesens,and brought into Plymonth. A more recent message states that Captain McAlister, of the Alacrity, arrived at Newport, picked up at sea, 20 miles E.S.E. of the Lizard, a lifeouoy marked Aqua, London," with a dead man on it. Prior to the finding of this lifebuoy it had been suggested that tha boat might perbsps have been lost in heavy weather, but to us this view hardly seems a feasible one. From the scant facts of the case it is possible to advance more than one theory, but there would appear to be nothing to outrage reason in the suggestion that the boat was launched to attempt the rescue of the man whose dead bojy was found floating on the vessel's lifebuoy. The hole in the boat's aide may have been caused in launching, and the fact that the boat was not got on board again may have been due to the weather prevailing at the time. Then, of course, there is the theory that the vessel may have met with a disaster 80 sezioaa as to necessitate a hasty abandonment.
Owner Thinks She is Safe.
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Owner Thinks She is Safe. Mr Newman, the principal partner in the firm who are the owners at the Cardiff trader Aaua, is now in North Shields. Mr Newman called npon the relatives of the second engineer, Mr Coxon, who reside in that town, and expressed the opinion that the friends of the crew need not show any undue alarm for the safety of the Aqua. She is not due at her destination at Buenos Ayres till the 29th inst. The finding of the steamer's lifeboat was, in his opinion, pro' bably the result of the boat having been cut adrift after a rescue bad been effected. In the case of the discovery of the body of a man in the lifebuoy there may have been someone cashed overboard, who could not be saved, as a result otthe heavy weather, and the rescue party in the lifeboat, after reaching the Bieamer again, were unable to haul it on beard again, and left the craft to drift away. Exhaustive inquiries ha,ve been made, bos no information rould be obtained of any ether wreckage having been seen in tbe vicinity of Start Point, where tbe lifeboat and lifebuoy were found.
INCOME-TAX DECISION.
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INCOME-TAX DECISION. Political Associations Liable to Pay. An important judgment affecting political associations was given in the Honse of Lords, when the Earl of Halsbury, Lord Robertson, and Lord Lindlsy sat to hear the appeal of Cartis (Surveyor of Taxes) against the Old Monkland Conservative Association. The appsal was from a judgment of the Coart of Session in Scotland, and raised the question whether the respondents, the Monklands Con- servative Association, being not a body politic or corporate, but a voluntary association of persons contributing to a common fand, and having a joint interest in their common property, were entitled to be exempt from income tax, tbeir income for the year not exceeding £ 160. This was said to be a test case. The respondents were assessed to the income tax under Schedalo A in respect of iE65, the annual valao of the premisesocoupied by them at Coatbridge. They claimed exemption, and the Commissioners decided in their favour, but stated a case, setting out the facts for the opinion of the Court, who affirmed the decision of the Commissioners. Hence this appeal by the Crown. ( The appellants contended that the exemption from the tax did not m6lDpl7 to an unincorporated society. Lord Robertson, in giving judgment, referred to the different sections of the Act of 1842 bear. ing upon the point, and came to the conclusion .that the charge was rightly made on the associa- tion, and that the true question was whether the association was entitled to the exemption. He tboagbt it was not, and, therefore, be was for allowing the appeal. Ho accordingly moved that the appeal be allowed. The Earl of Halsbnry said that having had an opportunity of reading the judgment of Lord Robertson. be entirely concurred with it. He also stated that Lord Litidloy was of the same opinion. The appeal was, therefore, allowed.
TRIBUTE TO PONTYPOOL VOLUNTEERS
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TRIBUTE TO PONTYPOOL VOLUNTEERS The annual distribution of prizes in connec- tion with the flanbury Company (Pontypool) of the 4tb Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers was held on Tuesdav evenja at tbe Clarence Hotel, Pontypool. Major P. B. Ford presided, and was supported by Colouel Steele, the commanding officerafthubattaiioio, Surgeon- Colonel S. Bitler Mason, and Major Pitten, of tho 3rd V.B. South Wales Borderers. Major I Ford said the strength of the company at present waE 106. They were the second strongest com- pany in the battalion, and were the strongest in camp, where they established a high reputation. Nine members had put on the highest possible I namber of drilli- 78. (Cheers.) Colonel Steele distributed prizes to successful competitors, and complimented the mea en their conduct, romaik- ing that tho company was the baclibone of the battalion. It was a relative of bis, Captaia Richard Staele, of Blaenavoo, who formed the Hanbary Company, and be therefore tock a very keen interest in it. He hoped that, rext voar some local gentlemen would lake up commissions in the company.
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AFIOX. AND STEEL PILLS, superior to Penny- royal and all other remedies. Price 4s 6d, post free. —MAITIA.. SOUTBFTMSTOJI,
Japan's Victorious Army. .
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Japan's Victorious Army. TRIUMPHANT SCENE AT TOKIO. Tokio, Sunday.—The city held its first official celebration of the return of the army to-day, the guests of honour being Marshal Oyama, General Kuroki, and their staffs. Amidst great enthusiasm the Guards divisions, numbering 10,000 men with 114 cans, marched to Uyena, where the Mayor of Tokio made a congratulatory speech. -Peater. Prisoners on Their Way Home. Berl'n, Saturdity.-Trainti convening 1,728 Japanese soldierB and 59 officers, who have been detained as prisoners of war in Russia for a year and a hall, passed through Berlin to-aay en route for Hamburg, where the English steamers Van- couver and Camberman, which have been speci- ally chartered, are waiting to convey the released prisoners to Japan. At Wirballen the prisoners were banded over by reprosentativea of the Rnesian Ministry of War to Colonel Oi, Japanese military attache in Berlin. The first detachment of about 250 men and 11 officers arrived at, the goods station at Moabit, Berlin, shortlv after 7 this morning. The weather was raw and misty, and railway officials bearing torchss were posted along the grass-covered siding, affording a moat picturesque scene as the train alowsd up and the flickering light fell npon lines of Oriental faces. The Japanese were still wearing the far coats and caps they had worn in the Mancharian cam- paign. The first train brought the wounded, aboat 60 in number. Eight dangerously wounded had bean sent on by special train, and five had died on the journey. The Emperor, on henriDg of the expected arrival of tbe prisouers in Berlin,sent General Von Plessen, his aid-de-camp, with large supplies of chocolate and cigarettes for them, and for the ofhcers bouquets of fresh chrysanthemums in addition. The officers were mnch touched by the Emperor's thougbtfnlnesp, which bad thus affordbd them the opportunity of seeing once more the flower of their nativs land. On arrival of the train Mr Inoaye, Japanese Ambassador in Berliu, with the statl of the Japanese Legation, General Von Plessen, and Baron Non dem Knessbeck, master of ceremonies to the Empres3, representing the German Red Cross Society, entered the train. They shook bauds with the officers and visited the wounded, many of whom presented a shocking appearance. Numbers had had their legs, arms, or fingers amputated or their evesigbt destroyed. Mean- while grooms from Royat carriages distributed the Emperor's gifts, while members of tbe Red Cross Society gave the men oranges and oakes. Several of the Japanese officers who were captured on transports at Port Arthur and else- where spoke in the highsst terms of the bravery of the British engineers of the transports, many of iliem having died at their post in the engine- room. The officbrs universally condemned the treat- ment which they received in Russia Medviet, where they were kept for nearly a year is a small country village. No newspapers or cigarettes were to be obtained. The crippled were put in a tiny building and left to crawl about without assistance. After the prisoners had breakfasted the train proceeded on its way to tfambnig. The German Red Cross has carried oat the transport of the wounded at its own expense.
SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE.
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SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE. New Pits at Hengoed. We understand that the contract for the sink- ing of tbe pair of new pit- for the Powell Duffryn Company in the Cylla Valley, at Hengoed, has been secured by Messrs J. Piggott and Sonu. Work will be commenced next spring. The Hauliers' Question. The hanliera question at tbe Powell Daffryn Collieries, New Tredegar, has for a long time been a vexed-one, On Saturday night a meeting of the men was hela to consider the new agree- ment, Several expressed an inclination not to sign the agreement. Mr Evan Thomas, the miners' agent for tbe district, pointed out that each a couvse would defeat rather than promote the redress for which they had 80 long agitated. Ho diew attention to the clause in the agree- ment which provided for the consideration ot the whole of the hauliers' grievances, and said that in order to carry that into effect a meeting of the Consiliation Board had already been fixed for January 6th. Eventually the hanlierB agreed to sign the documents upon the understanding that the needed reforms woald be carried oat. Mr Harry Davies on Shotfiring. Mr Harry Davies, Glamorganshire County Council mining lecturer, delivered an address on Sbotfiring to a meeting of colliery fire- men at the Park Hotel, Pontypridd, on Satur- day evening. Mr Davies said it was a matter of congratulation that the Miners' Federation, at both lodge and district meetings in South Wales, nowdevoted a considerable time in actively promoting steps for the reduction of accidents in mines. Papers had recently been re d at the meetings, and these bad been productive of in- teresting discussions as to the best methods to adopt to increase the miners' safety. it certainly would appear that the miners' leaders and the best men of the rank and file were determined to improve the tone and discipline at the collieries. The lecturer, having dealt at length with the question otshotfiring, indicated common errors made in connection therewith. Mass Meeting at Dowlais. Mr T. P. Williams presided over a mass meet- ing of the Dowlais District of Miners on Satur- day evening, in the Oddfollow, Hall. Mr John Davies, C.C. (miners agent), delivered an address on the now agreement and referred more particu- larly to the claneaa affecting the hauliers. On the motion of Mr Isaac Lewis, seconded by Mr Richard Hagbdh, a vole of confidenee in the men's representatives and congratulations upon the success in determining the issues was passed unanimously. It was agreed to ballot the men on the question of making a levy of 6d per head cn behalf of the colliers' sick and disablement fund.
BOYS AND FIREWORKS,
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BOYS AND FIREWORKS, An Abertillery Prosecution. At Abertillery Police Court on Wednesday Emily Stroud, Abertillery, was summoned for exposing for sale on October 21st a quantity of fireworks, and also with selling same to Josapb Stephens (10) and Dames Morris Flowers (10) and Charles Baker, collier, Abertillery, wb) lives in the same house, the front room of which i. nsed as a shop by I tbe female defendant, fvaa charged with aiding and abetting. The lad Stephens appeared in court with his left hand bandaged and a shield over his right eye. He met with his injuries, it was stated, from the use of the fireworks, and he had since been a patient at the Newport In- firmary, it still being donbtfal whether the sight of his eye will be preserved. Evidence was given that the lads were served with one half-pennyworth of fireworks each, but defendants stated that only the lad Flowers was served after be had represented that ho was 14 years of age. The Bench fined Baker £5 or one month, and the woman 20a on each of the two charges—of exposing for sale and selling-or 14 days, to run concurrently.
CHARING CROSS SMASH.
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CHARING CROSS SMASH. Engineers' Recommendation. At a special meeting of the Managing Com- mittee of the South-Eastern and Chatham Rail. way on Wednesday the consulting engiDeerH —Sir Benjamin Baker, Sir John Wolfe Barry, and the company's engineer, Mr Tempest—submitted a report recommending the removal of the existing roof of the Cbariog Cross Station, and the sub- stitution of one of moderti type at a lower level. Tbay estimated the ueceHsary works would occupy six or eight weeks, 80 that the committee look forward to rt-opening the station in Feb- ruary. The new roof will facilitate any future widening of the station.
Fire at a Gas Works.
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Fire at a Gas Works. Mach alarm was created in Wolverhampton ou Saturday by the report that a fire had broken out at the Gas Works, which cover a large area of ground. Fortunately the fire was confined to the engine-house, and although in near proximity to several Urge gasometers the flames were pre- vented from f preading and ultimately got under by (b« alre«o W
Mr Goscombe John on Art. \
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Mr Goscombe John on Art. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT CARDIFF TECHNICAL SCHOOL. Presentation to Mr Hurry Riches. The distribution of prizes awarded to the stndents of the Cardiff Technical School by the Board of Education, South Ksnnington, and tbe local committee, took place on Wednesday night at the Assembly-ioom of the Town Hall. The teachers, past and present students, and others nlso took the opportunity to present MrT Harry Riches with three albums containing portraits of them all and etchinss by Mr W. Goscombe John, Mr Frank Bush, and others, in recognition of his valuable services to tbem and tbe town. The Lord Mayor presided, and was supported by the Deputy-Mayor (Councillor Yorath), Principal Griffiths, Sir Marchant Williams, Mis Fiddian, Dr. and Mrs Cantillon, Dr. W. T. Edwards. Alderman W. J. Trounce, Messrs J. H. Uallett, Ivor James, W. S. Crossman, J. Austin Jenkins, E. Seward, J. W. Dyche, J. Busb, headmaster, &c. The Lord Mayor, in opening the meeting, referred to Mr Goscombe John and Mr Horry Riches as having done yeoman service for the sity.and said he felt certain that in time to cocne not only the children of the present gene- ration, but of generations to come would be stimnlited by their noble example. (Hear, hear.) Mr Austin Jenkins explained the origin of tbe presentation wbicb was to be made to Mr Riches, after which Mr Frank Bush gave a few particulars as to the association of Mr Hurry Riches with the old science and art classes of Cardiff. In the early days of tbe school Mr Riches was his rigbt-hand man. The success which attended the classes when this gentieman and another old student became secretaries necessitated the removal of the school to larger buildings. The relations between Mr Riches and the other teachers had always been of the happiest description, and he added that he had received many letters from old students convey- ing their best wishes to Mr Riches, and speaking of him in the highest terms. It was befitting that the Lord Mayor should make the presentation. (Hear, bear.) Councillor Crossman, deputy-chairman of the Technical Committee, said that as the result of the great efforts ofMr Ricbes in the past the work of the committee at the present time had been made far easier. No one bad worked harder than Mr Riches to see that the youth of Cardiff got the very best that the technical school could give. Principal Griffiths observed that when he came to Cardiff four or five years the one figure that arrested his attention was that of Mr T. Hurry Ricbes. He recognised that he was a man who knew what he was talking about, and whose desire it was to act for the benefit of his fellow citizens. His services to the town were by no means closed, tie was still assisting them in tbe guidance of education in the town, and they trusted that for many jears he would render those services to bis fellow citizens. (Applause.) The Deputy-Mayor (Councillor Yorath), Dr. Edwsrds, and Mr E. Seward having added their testimony, the Loid Mayor presented Mr Riches with the three albums, saying that he did so not only on behalf of the teachers and students, but in the name of the citizens of Cardiff. (Load applause.) MrT. Hurry Riches, responding, said he feared his cervices had been far over-estimated. He joined the science and art classes soon after they were commenced, and ha found them so valuable to him and enabled him to climb somewhat in his profession that he felt it a duty he owed to Everyone who followed him that he should en- deavour to give to tbem,and accentuate for them, the advantages which he bad derived from the old school. Without those classes be did Dot know what ho coald have done. He could no. too strouglv emphasise the nile of technical education to-day. It must make a man a moch more valuable man, and he orged with all his might every bov and girl to make themselves aa efficient as they possibly could, so that they might leave the world the better for their having lived. Tue highest duty of men and women was to be useful to the world, not to nao tbeir education and ability merely for their own aggrandisement and use only, but for the benefit of their fellow beings. There was sctr.ething worth doing in striving to help others. (Ap- plause.) Prizes and Certificates. Subsequently Mr W. Goscombe John pre- sented the book prizes and certificates,.the prin- cipal awards being a* follow :—National com- petition book prize for modelled ornament— Wm. Broadway Watson. National competition book prize for painting, still life—Margaret IJ. Williams; bronze medal, art, Thomas E. Stephens gold medal, art, Jane R. Luke. Life stodieR-l (equal), Mary Edith Waring and Albert J. Jobns 3, George E. Whiteside. Still life, water coloar-l, Sybil Foliick 2, Mary J. Bonnyman 3, Mary Edth Waring. Still life, olls-1 (equal), Claire Y Davies and Mary Edith Waring 3. Edith Meikie bronze medal, science, Reginald Wiajiey silver medal, scfence, John McL. Pinkertoh. Page prizes, Spanisa-- Ernest H. Barwell, Howard J. Davenport short- band-Gladys Baxter, Percy Cope. Ernest H. Davies, John Gregory, Fianeis C. Holland, Walter Howe, Herbert S. Howell, Wm. John, Arabella Lee, Wen. H. Ramsden. Win, J. Sexton, Alf. O. Slade, Clifford H. J. Toms, and John W. Toms. French—Wentworth: D.* Bebenna, Gor- don Harries, Henry T. Jenkins, Wm. D. Jermine, Ivor J.-Pngh. Wm. T. Reese, FrederickC. Robin- son, Arthur W, Spenton French and com- mercial correspondence—Wm. P. Thomas. Book- keeping Charles E.Goodchitd, Wm. A. Niblott, Percy Watkins. Commercial law—Benjamin U. Jones. Arithmetic--Reubcn J. Pugsley, Wyndham L. Richards and Lewis Kidgway. Commercial conespondeuca-Roht. H. Spiing and Wm, Hy. Spring. Cham- ber of Commerce prize and Page prize in common law, Herbert Williams bronze medal (plumbers work), City and Gailda of London, Walter G. Bishop other prizes (manonryl, Percy J. Pasley, Thomas W. Steele, Wm. T. Bowen (carpentrv and joinery), Thomas B. Bowen, Wm. B. Ready, ani Wm. Lewis plumbing, Wm. W. A. Blake, and'Alf. T. Moon. Mr Goscombe John's Address. Addressing the assembly Mr GoscombeJohn referred to the great success of several pupils and said they owed Mr and Mrs and Mr Ricbes a debt of gratitude for their devoted ser- vice to science and art in Cardiff. It was, ho said, a source of great satisfaction to all to know that the technical school was doing so well. Art was a matter of soma concern to all, and to him it was of supreme interest and im- portance For all those who seriously studied it, it was in no way an amtisement and if they hoped to succeed they mast make it the one purpose of their lives. The eight hour day had no place in the creed of the seiions worker in art. It mast" be the one purnose for which ho lived, and must be a belief or religion that posseased him at all times. Art was as necessary to tbe community as literature and science or any other branch of intellootual effort. It should not be merely a. luxury for the wealthy or an amusement for those who had nothing to do. It ought to hold a foremost posi- tion in tbe cnrriculum of their schools and universities. Far it to be touched lightly and pleasantly upon in a series of afternoon lectures was of little service. (Applause.) Before any great advance and improvement could be made those in authority must understand that art all a means of culture and education was as important as liter- ature and science. (Hear, hear.) The base upon which all tbe plastic and pictorial arts rested was handicraft. It was in fact both the foundation and keystone. The coantry or community that neglected the training of its craftsmen could not txpect to prodaco great artists. Much could be to train young craftsmen by municipalities if opportunity were afforded to see and study the best examples in the various examples of art industry. It was now quite possible to Rain considerable know- ledge and experience in technical things within limited surroundings owing to the admirable schools that existed all over the kingdom, bat tbat was not enough. Travelling scholarships were frequently awarded to students in painting, sculpture and architecture. He saw no reason why they should not be given students in handicraft also—(applaase)—for they would be equally benefited by them. The Old trade guilds naaallv sent young workmen travelling after they bad completed their apprenticeships. It was a pity that that could not be done now. Was there any possibility of Trade Unions taking the question up 1 (Applause). He con- sidered their greatest hope lay in the enlightened practical woik muoicivalities were doing in the matter of technical education. The London County Council bad already set an admirable example by the excellent work it was carrying on in its arts and crafts schools—the most successful of the kind. Art-craftsmen had to-day to depend greatly on museums and art galleries, as these were in a great measure custodians of I traditions, which must always re main tbe most important factors in the edacation of the crafts- man. That being BO it was of vital importance their museums and art galleries should be well arranged, and the objects which they con- ta.ined should be chosen wi tb knowledge and sound judgment. (Applause.) He feared they were too oiten mere haphazard collections of curiosities and bric-a-brac, arranged merely for effect, like window-dressing, but with little thought for the serioas student. It was pleasant to know what excellent work Cardiff was doing in the direction of forming a collection of the old stone crosses of Wales. (Hear, hear.) He woald do tbe same with regard to old Welsh furniture before it was altogether too late. Another point in connection with technical schools that should have the earnest attention of their Councils was the large amateur element that prevailed in some of the classes devoted to art handicraft. It was a real danger and seriously interfered with their proper function and usefulness. The London County Council had seen tbe danger and did not, he thought, allow students to study a craft unless they worked at it during the day. There would always be the fullest opportunity for the amateur to get excellent teaching in any of the handicrafts, and it was not the purpose of the public technical schools to provide it. ulany of tb" young women who crowded the art schools all over the coantry studying painting and sculpture with so little hope of success might earn distinction in many of those delightful handicrafts of wbichembroidery, lace-making, bookbinding, and jeweliery wore examples. It was hopeful and encouraging to see that that was being recognised, and to find that much beautiful work was being done by j women students in a variety of crafts that were { XM BQffiO BliatifW reason, unworthy of the serioas attention of those who devoted themselves to art. Finally he impressed upon all students the necessity for steadfastness and continued bard work they must keep the object of their ambition steadily, in view, and success was bound to crown tbeir efforts. (A-pplanse.) A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Goscombe lohn, on the proposition of Alderman Troance, seconded by Mr Riches, who observed that it was a pleasure to see that one of the old students at the school had becoma so pre-eminently suc- cessful. Sir Merchant Williama moved a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor, and in doing so paid his tribute of respect to Mr Riches. He added that there was no better teacher in Wales than Mr Bush. (Applause.) Mr Evan Owen seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
Big Shipping Scheme. ..
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Big Shipping Scheme. WALES AND THE COLONIES. New Service Proposed. CARDIFF AND THE PROJECT. HUGE TURBINE STEAMERS ON ORDER. We understand on excellent authority that an influential syndicate baa just been formed for tbe eatabliebment of a first-class steamship service between South Wales and the Colonies, and that tbgpscheme bas matured to snch an extent that the service will be inaugurated nitbin the next twelve months. The question of an improved and direct communication between the Bristol Channel Dorts and the Colonies bas been receiv- ing the combined ani increasing attention of local shipowners, dockowners, and importers for some years pa3t. From time to time attempts have been made to attract existing Bteamship lines serving the Colonies to call at Cardiff, and make it a centre for the distribu- tion of Colonial produce, but the results of these efforts have only very partially realised expec- tations, and the purpose of the present scheme is, we understand, to establish a service which will make South Wales mnch less dependent for ita Colonial produce on English ports than it is at present, The details of the scheme have not yet been divulged, but we are in a position to state definitely that it involves the construction at an early data of si least three or four bags turbine steamships of 15,000 tons register, with accom- modation for 2,000 passengers, and an extensive capacity for the transport of Colonial produoo. Specifications for the great liners have already been prepared, and tenders are being invited for their construction. Several local gentlemen, including Mr W. J. Tatem-one of the largest and moat successful local shipowners—are connected with the scheme, which it is estimated will invoke an expenditure of about £ 500,000. Ample accommodation will be providel for the new service at the Cardiff new South Dock, where two laige warehouses have already been constructed, but Barry and Avonmouth— wharo another large dock ia ander construction -are already mtntioned as likely to compete for the trade. A question of considerable importance in con- nection with a scheme sacb as tbat now in tbe cciirse of execution ia that of railway rates. It is well known tbat nothing has hitherto preju- diced Cardiff's claims as a port of call for the leading Atlantic and eastern Colonial steamship companies so much as the preferential treatment accorded by railway companies, and under more favourable conditions there isnoreason whatever why the port of Cardiff should not be made a great passenger as well as a produce distribution centre, not only for South Wales, bat also for the Midlands. The commercial and trading potentialities of the Colonies are doubtless very great, bat there is no doubt that tbe new line will meet with con- siderable competition. Among the lines already serving tho Colonies are the following -Canada -Tbe Allan, the Dominion, and the Canadian Pacific Jamaica—The Elder Dempster Line and South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand— The Federal, Union Castle, Aberdeen. Shaw, Savill and Albion, Canads-Anstralia, lioulder Brothers, Elder Dempster, Union Castle, Orient Pacific, and the Peninsular and Oriental.
Swansea Burglary Scare. -....
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Swansea Burglary Scare. TRADESMAN'S STOCK STOLEN. Early on Wednesday morning attempts were made to break into the premises of Mr David Thomas, jeweller, Neath-road, Hafed, Swansea, and it is believed that but for the timely bark- ing of a dog a haul would have xesulted, for shatters had been removed and glnsa cut in the front windows. The abop is in the light of a large lamp. Entrance was effected into Mock- up grocery shop at Rodney-street, owned by Mr Lockley, and a considerable quantity of tcck was removed. The burglars got in through a front window, the shutters having been taken off and a large plats-glass cut with a diamond.
CHRISTMAS TOY SELLERS.
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CHRISTMAS TOY SELLERS. There have been this week over 200 hawkers standing in the gnttuis of Lndgate-bill. The novelty this year it an excellent model of the phonograph. Among the toys "all mmda to wind up the motor car in its various developments holds the field, and this year it is the motor-bus, complete to the last detail. Then there are roundabonts, metal chairs and tables, ganbsats, and elepbams, dolls of coarse, and the dancing doll eaaily first. There is the baby in ted-tbe infant head emerges from a, very passing imita- tion of an eiderdown qailt which on being preissd emits a squeak. And the extraordinary part of it is that tbe seller makes more out of them than anybody else, because the toy which is sold for a penny in the street is bought in Houndsditch for at most 6d per dozen a capitalist who has 5s to invest can get a gross of them and yet have some change left. It stands to reason, therefore, that after deducting freight charges and 'the middleman's profits, an infinitesimal sum ia left to the manufacturer.
COLLIERY AGENT'S LOSSES.
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COLLIERY AGENT'S LOSSES. A Bridgend Failure. The first meeting of creditors of Wm, Angas Boyle, of Brook-atreet, Cardiff, lately carrying on business asacolliery agent at Dunraven-place, Bridgend, was called for Wednesday ,at the Cardiff Official Receiver's office.Tbe summary of debtor's statement of affaire showed gross liabili- ties £3,3138" 5d, of which £ 2,431 10s 6d is ex- pected to rank for dividend The assets amount to X129 6s 5d, leaving a deficiency of £2,302 48 Id. Debtor attributes bis failure to bad debts, lose on steam ttawler Volta, depreciation in value of shares, and losd on wilgons." He states that he commenced business at Bridgend about 10 years ago as a colliery and commission agent. In 1896 he purchased some coke ovens at Tondo, afterwards erected additional ovens and machi- nery, and in 1902 sold the business to the Orib- bwr Coke Co., Limited, for 92,000, £ 1,000 of which was to be paid in cash and £ 1,000 in fully- paid up ordinary shares. The cash was not paid, but debtor purchased coke and other goods from the company, and increased his holding by 317 shares to cover the amount. In 1901 he purchased a steam trawler, and after incurring a loss of zE543 on the working disposed of the vessel at a iurther foss of £ 400. Th6re were no creditors at the meeting, and the Official Receiver remains the trustee. -p'
NEW ARCHDRUID.
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NEW ARCHDRUID. The Gorsedd and the Nation. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman Robert Hughes, J.P.), on behalf of the Cardiff Cymmro- dorion, recentlv sent a letter of congratulation to the Rev. E.Rees (Dyfed) on his election to be the Archdruid of Wales, and in the course of the letter stated that Dyfed, as the chief official of the Goraedd, would be given an opportunity to effect any reforms that would be required in order to further the ends of literature, poetry. and music. In bia letter thanking the Lord Mayor, the Archdruid Btales that he feels certain he will secure the Lord Mayor's assistance in bringing the Gotsedd Md |h«^(i0a4Bt0;eU«9r.c0{i|W9t.
,THE POLICE COURTS. .
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THE POLICE COURTS. CARDIFF. Lighted Lamp fo, Missle.—ElJen Gwilliam I (30) was brought up at Cardiff Police Court on Tuesday on a charge of wounding William Harper by throwing a lighted oil lamp at him at No. 16, Peal-street, on the 18th inst. The police applied for a remand until Friday, stating that the injared man was in hospital and would not be able to attend the court before that day. Mr Harold Lloyd, for the prisoner, offered no objection, but asked for bal I. He added that his instructions were that the man Harper assaulted prisoner, and in the melee 11 he got hart." The Bench remanded prisoner until Friday,and allowed bail, prisoner in 410 and one surety of klo, Inconclusive Evidence.—James Holland (17) and John Mortis (19) were broaght up on remand before the Cardiff Stipendiarv on Wednesday charged with bnrglariously breaking and entering No. 31, Rotand-street.. occupied bv Ellen Crawley, between midnight of the 14th inst. and 4.40 of the 15th, and stealing a quantity of cakes and sweets, value 5s 6d. After hearing the evidence the Stipendiary stid it was inconclusive, and discharged the prisoners. Allegation Against Constable.—John Dono- van, of Mary Ann-street, waa charged with keeping No. 47, Mary Ann-street as a dis- orderly honse. Evidence was given by P.C. Pagsley and P.C. Lucas, who watched the hoase. Defendant denied the offence, saying that the rooms in the house were rented by various people. He alleged that the constables were working with a woman in the street to get tbem out. The Stipendiary thereupon examined the officers' notebooks, but expressed himself as satisfied with their evidence. There being previous convictions against Donovan, ho was ordered foar months' hard lakoar. NEWPORT. Warmly-clad Collier. -At Newport on Wednes- day William Harvey, collier, Llanbilleth, pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of tronsers from the sbop- of A. J. Jacobs, Dock- street, and two overcoats from the shop of Martha Welman, Market-street. When arrested for steal- ing the trousers it was found tbat he was wear- ing the two ovetccais which bad been stolen. He said be was awfaiiv drunk at tho time. As there were several previous convictions against him ho was sent to prison for four months A Midnight Call.—Mrs Annie Francis, Bolt- row. Newport, complained that William Palmer, Chepatow-road, had knocked them up on Saturday night aboat;2 o'clock. She got out of be and asked, Who's there ? and he replied Palmer." She went downstairs, her husband following her, and when on the door defendant struck her. Defendant denied the assault, and explained that the women had had some words. He wait bound over to keep the peace. SWANSEA. Theft of a Fowl.—John Matthews, collier, of Morriston, was charged with stealing a fowl worth 3s 6d, the property of John Lewis, collier, of Trebacb. Mr T. R. Harris defended. P.C. Morgan said be saw defendant with the fowl, which prosecutor identified, under bis coat. lie said be bought it for 3\1 6d, and he gave his name as Evan Roberta." On beiog subsequently arrested he said, For God's sake don't say anything about it. I'll settle with you now." The defence was that defendant, cn returning from a foo'ibail match, had several drinks, and in a bedge found the ben, which he killed. Mrii Matthews aod her father, said defoodant was blind drunk on the night in question. A tine of 40;J was imposed. Alleged Fali?.e Pretences—George Brown, sea- man, of no fixed address, was charged with ob- taining 4" by false pretences He was alleged to have gone to the shop of Messrs M. A. Resa, grocers, of St. Tbomis, represented himself to be the steward of the s a. Ellen, and ordered goods worth S23 4s lid. Then he asked for 2s, which was given, and subsequently a further 3s. It was proved there was at the time no such vessel in the port, and defendant, who on being arrested asked 11 Wbn.t do you think I will get for tbia ? was committed for trial. LLANDIL0. Thftft of Whisker. John O'Neil tnd Hogh Macdonald, of Llanciebie, were sent to gaol for one month for stealing a bottle of whiskey, value 2s, the property of Mr Thomas, of the Golden Grove Arms, Llanciebie. LLANELLY. Un&cand Meat.—Mr U. W. Spowart, aB clerk to the Llanc-lly Urban District Council, sum- moned Wm. Thomas, butcher, Woodend-road. Llanelly, for depositina unsouud meat for pre- paration for fooet on the 4th October. Mr T. H., Ladford appeared for the defendant and pleaded not guilty. Defendant said he had been butcher- iliK "for two and a half years. When he pur- chased the cow in question he believed it to be qai to healthy. Mr Ladford argued thai, his client was unaware that the animal was unfit for food, and was therefore an innocent party. Defen- dant was fined ;£5 and costs. PONTYPRIDD. Tonypandy Woman's Record.— I should like to be ont for Christmas," pleaded Ellen Goodman, a Tonypandy woman, at Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday when charged with disorderly conduct. The Bench tiaidshe had been Riven any number of chances to reform. Locking up her record the presiding magistrate remarked that she bad only recently been liberated. Yes, yes," ahe rejoined," in Cardiff Gaol all the time." The Bench sentenced her to one month's imprisonment. w MOUNTAIN ASH. An Ungrateful Lodger. —Edward Robert Walter Bareewell, who had only comb out of prison on Saturday last, was charged with stealing two clocks and a watch, the property of Frank Watkins, of 1, Jeffreys street, Mountain Ash. Prisoner obtained lodging there on Satur- day night, and while Mr Watkins had gone out for a walk on Sunday he decamped, taking with him the articles, He was followed by plaintiff's brother and wife, and was found hiding behind carts in a gaily. He admitted having taken the clocks and watcb and chain to the Navigation Yard and hidden tbem under some iron. He was committed to the Quarter Sessions. LLANHILLETH. Unfit Horsefg.-Geo. Jones, innkeeper, Ponty- wain, and Sidney Williams, a haulier, were summoned for causing to be worked, and work- ing a horse in an unfit state at Llanbilleth on the 7th December. Evidence in support of the charge was given by Police inspector Lewis, who said that he aaw the defendant Williams in charge of a horse which was attached to a brewer's dray. The horse was restless, and upon examination be found a large raw wound on the shoulder, and two bleeding wounds under the girth. P.C. Hughes said that later in the day he saw Jonea, who said that the animal was covered with sores when be bought it, but that it was now in a much better condition. Fines of 208 each were imposed. A similar penalty was imposed upon CblS. Barton, a Newport haulier, who pleaded guilty to working a horse in an unfit state ut Abgrbeeg on Nov. 3rd. P.C. Cotterell informed the Bench that there were a number of sores on the animal upon which the harness pressed. Catting a Tree.—John Oradden, a labourer, of Llanbilleth, pleaded guilty to cutting, with intent to a growing oak tree, the property of Partridge, Jones and Co., at Llanbilleth on November 13th, and he was fined 10a. TREDEGAR. A Milkseller's Defence.- kt Tredegar Police Court on Tuesday David Davies (33), milk- vendor, of Aberbargoed, was fined X10 and S,3 18a costs for Belling milk which was 17 percent, deficient of fat. Defendant denied tampering viith the milk, and said he sold it as e had purcbased it from a. local farmer. He bad ouly neglected to stirit up before selling it. Mr H. S. Gostard prosecnted for the Monmouth- shire County Council, and said that ali the other samples of milk taken in the district of Aber- bargoed proved satisfactory. y ABERDARE. A Blacklister Tries to Get Drink.-Evan Rosser, for attempting to obtain arink while on the black list, was fined 40s and coata, Drank and Refusing to Quit.—Aneurin Jenkins, for being disorderly and refusing to quit tbe Carpenters' Arms, Trecynon, was fined 40s and costs. Street Fightiog.-David Walters and Reea Morgan were fined 40a and costs for fighting in East-avenue, Gadlys. Trespassing on tbe Taff Vale Railway.—David Rees, David James Davies and James Jones were fined 5a and costs for treapaaaing on the Taff Vale Railway Company's line between the BwIlfa Colliery and Gadlys,
TRANSFERDIFFICULTY.
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TRANSFERDIFFICULTY. Ejected Manager's Complaint. At Pontypridd Licensing Session on Wednes- day, application was made by Mr W. P. Nicholas for the transfer of the Rickards Arms, Cil- fynydd, but Mr Jamea Phiilipa objected on behalf of the out-going tenant, Mr Todd Jonea, who made aclaioi of, £ 20 in respect of wages. Mr A. T. James, aolicitori said thai when tbe temporary transfer was granted Mr Jones raised no objec- tion to going out beyond the fact tbat he was un- able to obtain house. He was specifically asked whether he had any dispute with the Brewery Company, and his reply wes in the negative. Mr James Phillips remarked that his client was engaged as manager at X5 a week, and signed an agreement. Subsequently his salary was reduced to L4, though the agreement liad not been cancelled, Mr Todd Jonea said that he was ejected from the house, and his furniture placed on the road wbeu it rained in torrents. The transfer was granted, nnd the magistrates made no order in the claim for balance of wages.
CONVENIENT FOR WEDDINGS.I
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CONVENIENT FOR WEDDINGS. I When applying for the transfer of the liceuce of tbe Colliers' Arms, Llantwit Varrfre, at the Pontypridd Sessions on Wednesday. Mr D Rees, solicitor, described the public house ■' as, being near tbe church, und wben young couples get married there it is very handy for them." near the church, und wben young couples get married there it is very handy for them." (Laughter.) The magistrates in granting tbe ¡ transfer did not expreaB any opinion whether they did so with the object that young married couples should repair there after the happy ,L_u-
THE OPEN COUNCIL
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THE OPEN COUNCIL The above is the Lion of St. Mark, Venice. Oopo site the Doge's Chamber in the Palace was a head oi this Uon, with mouth open. into which person* secretly threw whatever was tc meet the eye of th( Docie. We place it at the head of this column to indicate that public letters are received by us, and also letters requiring answers on legal and general topics, LEGAL ADVICE. By a Cardiff Solicitor Inquirer, Pembroke.—Four years of first claM Ministerial office entitles to E2,000 a year pension, six years second class office to S.1,200 a year, and ten years third class to EBOO a year. Bankruptcy (W.B.).-You have no remedy against this false friend. Your right of action was ex- tinguished by the bankruptcy, and as you omitted toproveyour debt in the bankruptcy you cannot recover it by any legal proceedings. Gun Licence (Penfro).—1. You must take out a gun licence. The duty is 10s per year. 2. If you do not take out a licence you must not use or cam a gun eUewhere than in a dwelling-house or the curti- lage thereof, or you will be liable to a fine of £10. Light (Delacour, ). —The builder can build on his own laud as high as ue likes, but he must not intercept an ancient light. You have obviously not got an ancient light as the house was only built twelve months ago. Stamp Duty (Jonah, Cardiff). -1. The stamp duty on bill of sale for the amount mentioned is la 3d. 2. You have nothing to do with any publication, your duty is to enroll the bill at the registry. Copyhold Property (X, Y. Z.).—You should produce the copy will and probate to the steward of the manor, and if you appear to be entitled under the will he will adqiit you and your name will be placed upon the court rolls as owner and yon can then procure the loan as your title will be in order. Devolution of Property (Patience).—We cannot answer a difficult auestion of inheritance of this nature without having all the facts before UI. You must set out the genealogy fully. Adopted Child (Hereford).—There is no necessity for any notice to be given upon the adoption of a chil 1. Lodger's Goods (Peut).-Yoti should serve the superior landlord or the bailiff with a written notice stating that your landlord has no property in the goods, and that the goods belong to you. and setting forth what rent is due to your land- lord from you. To this notice you should annex an inventory of the goods and offer to pay the amount of your arrears (if any) direct to the superior land- lord. If the superior landlord persists in the dis- tress after this you can apply to the magistrates for an order to recover the goods. Right of Way (J. C.).—We cannot comprehend your meaning. Please state your case more fully and endeavour to make a rough plan.
LOCAL WILLS.
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LOCAL WILLS. Mr R. Phillips, Cardiff. Mr Richard Phillips, of 58, Newport-road, Cardiff, aprorolDent Liberal and Congregational- ist. who died on the 4th December last, aged 84 years, left e3tate of the gross value of iE32,830 10s 3d, including iC32,770 311 3d in net personalty. Probate of his will, which bear3 date the 13th January, 1903, has been granted to his daughter, Mrr. Catherine Anne Jones, widow, of 58, New- port-road. The testator beqaeathed S-450 to the London Missionary Society, £ 1.000 to the trustees of the Richmond-road Congregational Church, Cardiff, towards the payment of any debt owing by the said church iE6,000 to his grandson, Leonard Richard Brewar Phiilipa; X100 each to im nephew and nieces, GwiJym Phillips, Sarah Phillips, Martha Morton, and Maria Farr 150 each to Catherine Malephant. NeaLa. Thomas, Ms has Thomas, Sarah Helen JohL-i, Rachel Davies and Laura Price and the residue of his estate to bis Baid daughter, Mrs Catheriue Anne Jonea. The testator stated with regard to the said legacy of iEl,000 to the Richmond-road Congregational Church that if he bud during his lifetime given a aam of £1,000 to the said church then the said legacy Bhall be considered to have been paid. <• Mrs E. E. Stewart, Blackwood. Mrs Eleanor Etizabath Stewart, of Blackwood* Mon., who died on the 30th October, left estate of the gross value of £3,046 9a 2d, including £1,932 5" 4d in net personalty. Probate of her will has been granted to Mr John Ellis Treharnc, ironfonncler, and Mr Howell Thomas Evana, surgeon, both of Blackwood. Mr C. R. Williams, Dolgelly. Mr Charles Reynolls Williams, of Dolmelyn. llyn, Dolgelly, Merioneth, D.L for Merioneth- shire, sheriff 1882, who died on the 20th Novem" ber last, aged 90 years, son of Lieutenant- Colonel Moniar Williams, left estate of tbe grosa value of 485,087 7s, including £ 84.S37 5a 5d in net personalty, and;probatecf his will, dated the lltb November, 1898, bas been granted to bis son Mr Romet Williams, of Norfolk rioase, lhaoMi x Embankment, and his Eoas in-hw, Mr Engeni Wa*=on, of 8, Sussex-gardens, lIyde Park, and Mr llflrIY Wilmot Lee, of Tho Charterhouse, London. To each of the two last named he be- qaeathed X200. He beqaeathed iF,1,000 to his wife, 4200 to his nephew, George Thornton Williams, X200 to his daughter-in-law, wife of the said 8011 Romer, and JE50 each to his grandchildren. Having by deed of gift conveyrid the Dolmelyn- llyn estates to hisson, Rome:: Williams, be left to him his household and perional effects and consumable stores, and the live and dead stock at Dolmelynllyn. He left tc bis wife in trust such sum as with provision made for ber by settlements will make her income up to iEl.200, and be left the ultimate residue of hit estate to his son Romer Wiiliams, and bis dllluabterl Un Eleanor Mary Waann and Mrs rfinna Con- stance Lee. Mr E. Colliver, Lianelly. Mr Edward Colliver, of Stepey street, Llaaelly, and of the firm of Measra Colliver and Son, general ootfittetP and athletic warehousemen and boot and ahoe dealers, of Stepney-atreet and Market-street, Llanelly, who died on the 18th of Aaguat last, left estate of the gross value of E4,488 3a 3d, including E2,898 3a 3d in net per- sonality Probits of his wiU has been granted to Mr Frederick Nelson Powell, of Bridge-street, Llanelly, solicitor. Mr Jonn Jones, Uangyfelach. Mr John Jonss, of the Post Office, Clydaolli Llangyfelach, who died on tbe'ilOth of Jnne last left estate of the gross value of iE7,265 Is, in, eluding E3,617 17a 7d in net personalty, and pro- bate of hia will, dated the 6tb of June, 1905, baa been granted to bis widow, Mra Annie Jones. The testator left the income of his residuary estate to his wife daring life or widowhood, and subject to her interest be left boase property to his rons William Hsnry, Albert Ivor, Rees Arthur, and Evan Edward Jones, and hia daughters Annie Jonea, Agnes Williams, and Elizabeth Davies. Hebeqaeatbed S300 to his son John, 1700 to bis aon Rees Arthur, X300 to his daughter Annie Jones, iE400 to his daughter Agnes Williams, 4100 to his son Evan Edward Jones, and S600 to his daughter Elizabeth Davies. The residue of bis estate he left in equal shares to all of bis children. Mr P. J. Dennis, Newport. Mr Philip John Dennis, of Harlyn, Llaatbewy* road, Newport, master mariner, who died on the 16th October hst, left estate of the gross valueof E4,495 5s 9d, including iE3,854 159 8d in net per- sonalty, and probate of his will has been granted to bis widow, Mrs Sarah Petley Dennis, of Harlyn, and Mr James Henry Bannett, of Briton Ferry, police inspector. Mr T. C. Small. Swansea. Mr Thomas Charles Small, of The Jeffreys Arms Hotel, Oxford street, Swansea, who died on the 13th October last, left estate valued at X965 3a, and probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs Mary Small, Mr Charles Beaven Jenkins, the other executor named, having renounced probate. Mr W. Jenkins, Cwmavon. Mr William Jenkins, of 4, Colliers-road, Cwm. avon, who died on the 23rd October last, left estate of the gross valae of £606 4s 9d, and pro- bate of bis will bas been granted to hia widow* Mra Jemimah Jenkins, of the same address.
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A horse attached to a hansom belonging to Walter Lever, of Elm-street, was standing in Westgate-street, Cardiff, on Saturday afternoon, when, alarmed at the sudden outburst of shoal- ing on the football field, it ran away, knocking down a man named Rie ard Davies, who was not, however, seriously injared, and the borsa was stopped by tbe Acting Police-aergeant Wbitcombe.
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