The Cardiff Times

On Saturday the office staff and foremen jTJ&a^ed at the Atlantic Flour Mills, Barry, had t.b eu- annual outing at Llantwit Major, but e event was marred by an accident, a man f|atned Lark being struck by a cricket ball on .leg, which was fractured by the impact. been medically treated, Mr F. W. manager, directed the injured man's r^ov^l to the Barry Accident Hospital,where ■T on Sunday reported to be progressing "y ftwoorahiy.

Demonstration at Cardiff 50,000 PERSONS ASSEMBLE IN CATHAYS PARK. Enthusiastic Support of Government. Never in the history of the Temperance party in Cardiff has a demonstration been held in any way approaching in size, importance and representative character the one which took place on Saturday in support of the Government's Licensing Bill. Equally striking were the size of the procession and the dimen- sions of the crowd assembled in Cathays Park round the five platforms from which a fine array of speakers representing all sides in politics and all sections of the Church declaimed their convictions. Twenty thousand took part in the striking procession which passed through the streets, and there must have been 50,000 people in Cathays Park. Looking from one of the platforms at the solid mass of humanity spread out in front i\vas an inspiring sight, and must have been a wonderful stimulus to the speakers. Such an open-air meeting has never before been seen in Cardiff. The utmost order prevailed through- out the vast crowd..Speakers were listened to with the closest attention, and were fre- quently applauded with enthusiasm. The in- terruptions were few and in no way disturbing, while at all five platforms the resolutions were carried practically unanimously, so that it may be said with few exceptions the whole of the vast concourse testified its approval of the Government Bill. An ambulance corps was in readiness in case of necessity, but their services were not required, the whole affair passing off with absolute smoothness. The two resolu- tions submitted and passed with great enthu- siasm were as follow :— No. 1.—" That this mass meeting of in- habitants of Cardiff heartily approves of the Government Licensing Bill, and respectfully urges His Majesty's Government to pass the same into law without de- lay, but trusts that the provision relating to clubs, grocers' licences, hawking, and the exclusion of children from licensed premises will be considerably strengthened in Committee." No. 2.—" That the heartiest thanks be and are hereby tendered to the speakers and chairman, and that he be requested. to for- ward the foregoing resolution to the Prime Minister, the Hon. Ivor Guest, M.P., the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P., and the Most Noble the Marquis of Lansdowne." The Procession. A grim touch of pathos was given to the remarkable demonstration at Cardiff on Satur- day in support of the Licensing Bill by the presence of a score of sandwich men. For the most part they were down at heel, out at elbow, and their eyes seemed for ever to be fixed hungrily on the ground. These sandwich men carried flaring placards which called to the people to oppose the Licensing Bill because it is unjust because temperance is not teetotalism because Britons can be free and sober because the public-house is a public. need," and so on. It was a curious coincidence that these employees of the trade before the procession started stood almost cheek-by-jowl with the Hope of Cathays children, prettily dressed and laughing boys and girls, who proudly held aloft bannerets with Less Beer, More Bread," Less Beer, More Clothes," Less Beer, More Boots," as their mottoes. The Cathays bairns were in- clined at first to laugh and boo at the poor sandwich men, but the latter's bedraggled condition turned the children's mirth into sadness, their sarcasm into pity. The appear- ance of these poor fellows had the same effect almost everywhere. The demonstration was one of the most re- markable and imposing held in South Wales. The processionists numbered close on 20,000. The organisation was perfect, reflecting infinite credit upon Councillor C. F. Sanders, J.P. (the chief marshal), Mr F. W. Brett, and Mr L. Page (hon. secretary), and many others who assisted. The procession, that wound like a many- hued serpent from St. Mary-street to Cathays, was, indeed, a striking and picturesque pageant. The emblematical designs, decorated waggons, banners and nags the thousands of girls in spotless white, splashed with red and blue and pink sashes the thousands of spruce merry-faced boys the hundreds of prettily- dressed young ladies, demure matrons, and solid, thoughtful men—all made up an impos- ing parade. Distinctions of rank and class, creed and party, were obliterated, and Church and Chapel, Sunday schools, Bands of Hope, Friendly Societies, temperance and political organisations united with a single purpose— impelled by one common cause. The Display of Banners. One of the most noteworthy features of the demonstration was the endless variety of banners, emblematical designs and mottoes. The aim of the Bill is to increase home com- forts floated from the Women's Liberal Association waggonette, which contained, amongst others, Mrs Sonley Johnson, Mrs Morgan Thomas, Mrs Birt, Mrs Lester Jones, Mrs John Evans, Mrs Boyd, Mrs Freeman Gravil, Mrs AUgood, Miss Milner (secretary), and following came the British Women's Tem. perance Association turn-out, gaily decorated, and carrying Mrs C. F. Sanders, Mrs Alfred Thomas, Mrs Percy Thomas, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Guy, Mrs Coots, Mrs W. Bird, &c. Very effective was the P.S.A. design —a decorated waggon with a girl as Justice, blindfolded, holding the scales. Bethel, Docks, Baptists came with an old ship's boat transformed into a lifeboat named the Licensing Bill," of Port Asquith," manned by 13 boys, with sou'westers, lifebelts and oars—perfect sons of the sea they looked. Mr John Ford, Mr Sparks, Mr W. Towler, and others were very proud Ofí the results of their work on the Licensing Bill," of Port Asquith." Clare- road Wesleyans held aloft a beer cask, on which a serpent twisted and turned, and underneath one read, At the last it biteth like the snake and stingeth like the adder." Perhaps the most amusing representation was thatentitled "The last of the Drink Monopoly" —a sturdy gravedigger standing at a newly- made grave, the parson reading the Burial Service, and a cask ready for interment. Con- way-road Sisterhood came out with John Bull weighed down by a millstone and a sword at his throat—the millstone representing the National Drink Bill, 160 millions," and the sword Mr Bung. Clare-road Congregational Band of Hope made it known that the Labour men are with us "—Mabon, Brace, Richards, Shackleton, and others. Albany- road Baptist Band of Hope assured us that The opponents of the Bill are a 4 rum' lot," and Milton-street, Roath, sent a small contingent of bairns carrying banners which told of the things which could be got with less beer." A striking motto was Guard the children's future and the nation's weal." Bethany sent a number of boys with helmets and swords, and girls carrying lifebelts named Rescue." The Rev. Tertius Phillips was in charge of the United Kingdom Alliance, which, with the Sons of yemrarance, the Rechabites, the Templars, and oiler Friendly Societies in their varied regalia made up a strong section. Arise, ye men of England, and crush your country's foe," commanded Diamond-street Band of Hope. The insistent appeals on behalf of the children and the home impressed the thousands of onlookers, who regarded the demonstration with respect- ful sympathy. There were numerous bands which played < processionists to Cathays Park. Under the direction of Acting-Chief Constable Hayward the police rendered valu- able assistance m marshalling the demonstra- tors and keeping roads clear for them. In a circular the Campaign Committee wrote We are anxious that the churches and the auxiliaries connected therewith shall make this procession and demonstration the most suc- cessful and most imposing ever held in the city." And so it proved. Societies Taking Part. The following societies took part in the procession :—Grange Baptist,GrangeWesteyan, Paget-street Hall, Saltmead Hall, Penarth- road U.M., Clare-road Mission, Saltmead Bap- tist, Paget-street Congregational, Roath-road Wesleyan, Cyfarthfa-street Wesleyan, Roath Park Wesleyan, Albany-road Baptist, Milton- street Mission, Kincraig-street Mission, Plasnewydd, Cathays Wesleyan, Woodville- road Baptist, St. Andrew's Church of England, Pentyrchrstreet Baptist, Miskin-street U.M., Crwys Hall, Mirmy-street Congregational, Heath Hall Wesleyan Mission, Dalton-street, Newport-road U.M., Clifton-street, Longcross- street, Diamond-street U.M., .Harold -street Mission, Broadway, Star-street, Salem, Moira- terrace P.M., Mount Hermon.Splott Wesleyan, Bridgend-street Wesleyan, Swansea-street Mission, Ainon, Moorland Hall, East Moors Hall, Mount Zion, Bethany Baptist, Wood- street Congregational, Ebenezer Congrega- tional, Congregational (Charles-street), Wesley (Charles-street), Bethel Baptist, Loudoun-square Wesleyan, Hannah-street Con- gregational. Angelina street Mission, Salem, Mount Stuart-square, Riverside Wesleyan, Memorial Hall,Conway-road Wesleyan,Severnr road P.M., Cathedral-road Presbyterian, Llandaff-road Baptist, Victoria Park Wes- leyan, Victoria Baptist. Eldon-road Mission, Cowbridge-road U.M., Trinity Congregational, Clive-road Hall, Severn-road Welsh. The following bands took part in the pro- cession :—Tongwynlais Silver Band, Excelsior Brass Band, Loudoun-square Brass Band, Whitchurch Brass Band, St. Andrew's Brass Band, St. Francis Brass Band, Boys Brigade.

IN THE PARK. The procession took almost an hour to pass a given point, and the speaking had begun in Cathays Park before all the processionists arrived. Originally it was intended to have six platforms, but some speakers being unable to come the number was reduced to five- Round all five there was a great concourse and excellent addresses were delivered. Lord Aberdare presided at No, 1 platform, at which the principal speaker was Col. Sir Ivor Herbert, M.P. The resolution was seconded in a vigorous speech by the Rev. L. B. Dalby, of Bristol (formerly of Cardiff), and supported by speeches from the Rev. D. H. Griffiths, New- port, and Alderman F. J. Beavan# J.P., which evoked great enthusiasm. Only one hand\ was held up against it, and it was carried with great applause. Mr F. J. Brett proposed the second resolu- r tion, Mr R. Cory, J.P., seconded, and it was carried. At the second platform the Rev. Principal Edwards was the chairman, and Mr W. Brace, M.P., moved the first resolution, which was seconed by the Rev. Glyn Davies, of Newport. The second was moved and seconded by Sir W. Crossman, J.P., and Mr G. A. Seccombe. At the third platform the speakers were Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., and the Dean of Here- ford. The Rev. Canon Buckley and Mr Donald Maclean, M.P., spoke at platform No. 4, and at the fifth the speakers were the Hon. and Rev. Talbot Rice, M.A., Mr J. Glenelg Grant, and the Rev. H. Ward Kelly.

RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS. An interesting feature in connection with Saturday's huge demonstration in support of the Licensing Bill was the establishment by the committee of a series of competitions among the various Bands of Hope and other organisations and individuals taking part, the adjudicators being Miss Maclean, Miss Rees Jones, and Messrs Samuel Fisher, G. E. Frewer, and R. Edwards James (secretary). At the Cory Hall meeting in the evening Mr James announced the results as follow :— I.—Best show in procession—1, Cathedral- road Presbyterian 2, Bethel Baptist; 3, St. Andrew's Church of England 4, Albany-road Baptist: 5, Clare-road Congregational. II.—Decorated waggons—1, Roath-road Wesleyan 2, Pearl-street (Ebenezer) Bap- tist 3, Loudoun-square Wesleyan 4, Metal- street Mission (Presbyterian). III.—Emblematical temperance truth on waggons—1, East Moors Hall (Forward Movement); 2, Victoria-road Baptist; 3, Moor- land-road Hall (Forward Movement) 4, Llandaff-road Baptist; 5, Clive-road Forward Movement (Canton). IV Emblematical temperance truth, noton waggons—Mr H. S. Bale. V—Temperance mottes, not on banners—1, The Gipsies (Misses Edith Aubrey and Wini- fred Redwood and Master Graham Redwood); 2, Alfred Simmons 3, Walter Marchant. VI.—Decorated bicycle—1, Mr T. Lewis 2, Miss Diamond; 3, Mr Knowles 4, Mrs Mayne; 5, S. G. Slip. VTI.—Consolation prizes—1, Cowbridge-road United Free Methodist; 2, Whitchurch-road Forward Movement; 3, Clare-gardens Wes- leyan (Riverside) 4, Bethany Baptist 5, Mrs Crook 6, E. Spathaky; 7, Cory Hall P.S.A.

EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENT. Merthyr Guardians and Boiler Coal. At the Merthyr Union Assessment Com- mittee on Saturday (Mr Rees Rees presiding) a discussion took place on the quantity of coal used in colliery boilers and exempted from assessment. The Clerk (Mr. F. T. James) said that returns had been sent in by the assistant overseers of various parishes. Mr Augustus Davies, who had moved for the returns, said that the matter was one for serious consideration. In one parish exemption for a colliery amounted to over 5,000 tons of large coal said to be used for boilers, while other, collieries raising over 800,000 tons of coal did not use a. third of that quantity. The Clerk explained that the colliery com- panies sent in returns to the overseers every half year. The overseers had no check. Mr Augustus Davies said there was a case of four coll ieries raising 600,000 tons of coal, and being- exempted 800 tons, while a colliery that had been idle was allowed 800 tons of large coal. It was decided to ask the colliery companies to allow their books to be inspected and to cir- culate the returns (which were not read) | amongst the members by the next meeting. Aid. David Evans raised the question of long weight. He asked if it was fair that the collieries should pay upon the long weight basis. The Clerk said that it was the custom throughout the South Wales coalfield for the collieries to pay on the long weight. In the colliery leases, on the other hand, the imperial ton was the basis of payment for royalties. The discussion was adjourned.

EISTEDDFODAU. Pontardulais. The 19th annual Eisteddfod was held at Car- mel Baptist Chapel, Pontlliw, Pontardulais, on Saturday. Chief awards :—Chief chocal, first, Gendros, Swansea (conducted by Mr W. Evans) juvenile choirs, Forestfach (Mr D. J. Richards) party, Ravenhill, Swansea (Mr T. Nicholas) quartette, divided between Pontar dulais (Mr T. H. Jones) and Gendros (Mr W. Evans) duet, Messrs A. and B. Griffiths, Penyrheol, Gorseinon; bass solo, Mr E. P. Richards, Pontardulais tenor solo, Mr T. H. Jones', Pontardulais soprano solo, Miss Maria Jones, Hendy open recitation, Mr Tom Harry, Uwynhendy prize bag, Mrs Bevan, Pontlliw. Gwauncaegurwen. On Saturday the annual Eisteddfod was held at Cwmgorse, Gwauncaegurwen. Mr George Morgan, J.P., presided, and Mr Samuel Jen- kins conducted. The awards were :—Girls' solo, May Waits, Morriston juvenile recita- tion, David Rees, Gwauncaegurwen. and Annie M. Bartlett, Garnant; boys' solo—J". Stephen Davies, Pantyffynon solo for men, John James, Cwmgorse; penillion singing, Gomer Williams, Brynamman. Contralto solo-Miss Rachel Jones, Amman- ford. Soprano solo—Miss Bessie Morris, Ammanford. Action song—Ten scholars from Gwauncaegurwen Council Schools. Essay— divided between Councillor J. J. James and Mr Isaac Jones, Cwmgorse. Chief recitation— Mr J. Evans, Garnant. Tenor solo—Mr Ben. T. Jones, Gwauncaegurwen. Bass solo—Mr Wm. Lennard, Gwauncaegurwen. Male voice party—Pontardawe (conductor, Mr Dd. Daniels).

WELSH OHAPEl MYSTERY. Supposed Remains of a Notability. The Congregational Chapel at Newmarket— the oldest Nonconformist place of worship in Flintshire—is now undergoing renovation. It was hoped that the operations carried on in the building would set to rest all doubts as to the resting-place of the remains of Sir John Wynne, of Gop, which has been a matter of keen controversy for many years. Some held that he was buried in the churchyard and others that he was buried under the pulpit of this chapel. At a depth of about nine feet below the site of the pulpit a coffin was found last week, containing, it is surmised, the remains of Sir John Wynne. But there is no name plate on the coffin, otherwise a long- standing doubt might have been effectually cleared up. The present pastor, Rev. Samuel Thomas (a native of Alltwen,Glam.), has lately been making a tour in South Wales on behalf of the renovation fund. Amongst former pastors were the Rev. ♦ Thomas Perrott, who subsequently became a professor at Carmar- then College Thomas Jones, who ministered there for 51 years Evan Davies, a native of Llanbrynmair; T. Roberts (Scorpion), and Joshua Davies, a native of Dowiais, and perhaps the-greatest favourite of all.

A MAESTEG SEPARATION. Edith Hogg applied for a separation order at Bridgend Police Court on Saturday against her husband, William Hogg, landlord of the Turbervill Hotel, Maesteg, on the ground of desertion and persisteht cruelty. Mr T. J. Hughes (Messrs Hughes and Lewis) was for applicant, and Mr R. C. Griffiths for respon- dent. Hogg alleged his wife was an habitual drunkard, but Sergeant Davies, Maesteg, said that he visited the Turbervill Hotel frequently in the course of his duties, and had never seen Mrs Hogg "under the influence of drink, nor had she. ever been reported in such a condi- tion by any of the other officers who visited the house. A separation order was granted' and, respondent was ordered to pay his wife 18s a week and the costs of this case. The wife was given the custody of the only child.

DISASTROUS WENVOE LARK. Thomas Davies (57), quarryman, living in Wenvoe-road, Saintwell, near Wenvoe, was admitted to Cardiff Infirmary yesterday morning suffering from severe burns about the face and on the right wrist. On Satur- day evening he was in a friend's house, and during some larking it is stated a lighted lamp was upset. Davies was set on fire, and was badly burned before the flames were put out. No doctor could be obtained that night, and his injuries were temporarily dressed. He was taken to Cardiff Infirmary on Sunday morn- ing. Yesterday evening he was conscious, and it was expected he would ultimately recover.

CARNIVAL AT GARNANT. I On (Saturday a carnival, together with tim- bering and splicing competitions and athletic sports, were held at Garnant, the proceeds being in aid of the West Wales Sanatorium, the local libraries, and the Cwmaman Prize Brass Band. The president was the Hon. W. F. Rice, of Dynevor Castle. Awards :—Carnival, 1, Brinley Tudor, Garnant (mounted police); 2, Majjorie Deans,Llandovery (milkmaid) 3, M. Williams and friends, Glanamman (a Welsh wedding). Walking match, from Ammanford-square—1, Ellis Jones, Garnant. First class timbering competition—1, Bees Hughes, Bettws 2, E. D. Llewellyn, Glan- amman 3. D. J. Evans, Garnant; 4, Thomas Howells, Tumble. Second class (colliers)—1, D. Tones, Garnant 2, J. Williams, Clydach 3, D. J. Bowen, Garnant 4. W. Daniel. Third class (open to those under, 21 years of age)— 1, W. Michael, Garnant; 2, T.Morgan, Cross Hands; 3, Lewis Lewis, Tumble. Splicing—1, Thomas Llewelyn, Cawdor Col- liery 2, T. Bowen, Gellyceidrim Colliery 3, W. Davies, Brynamman. Capping—W. J. Richards, Gellyceidrim Colliery. Race for boys—A. Watkins, Neath. Three-legged race—Dermin and Rees, Gar- nant. Sack race—J. Jenkins, Cwmavon. Long jump—divded between Nat Edwards, of Neath, and Handel Richards, TivydaU. Han- dicap race for boys under 15-Glyn Roberts, Glanamman. 100 yards open handicap—Nat Edwards, Neath. Throwing the cricket ball—J. Morgan, Gar- nant. Best place kick—Geo. Williams, Glan- amman. Tup-of -av—Gorsygarnant team.

T Cambridge Triposes. FURTHER WELSH SUCCESSES. High Positions Gained. Although Welshmen did not score so well in the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos, they have shone in the other triposes. The brilliant achievement of Mr James, of Sidney, who, despite the fact that he was seriously ill, took the practical part of his examination and secured highest possible honours in the Natural Sciences Tripos, Part II is now being discussed all over the British Isles. However he is not the only Welshman who has reached the highest rung of the educa- tional ladder. Mr J. E. Hughes, of St. John's College—a well-known Welshman—obtains a Class III. in Part I. of the Theological Tripos. In the Moral Sciences Tripos Mr A. J. Jones, of Clare College, shares with two others a first class in Part I, whilst in the same tripos Mr R. F. Hurst, of St. John's, a member of the Cambridge University Welsh Society.obtains a Div. II., Class II., Part 1. MR A. G. ELLIS, Newport. (Williams and Williams.) In History Wales again did well, Mr E. A. Hughes, of Trinity, passing with first class honours in Part I. Mr A. V. Jones, of King's, who hails from Carmarthenshire, and was educated at the Leys School Cambridge, obtains a Class II. In the Economics Tripos, Part 11., Mr R. Richards, of St. John's, the present secretary of the Cambridge University Welsh Society, beats his performance in Part 1. last year. On that occasion he had one man above him. but this year in Part II J he and one other secure a Div. I. Class II., no one being placed in class I. In Part II. of the Law Tripos Mr E. Evans, the vice-president of the Cambridge Union, who is probably the best known Welshman in residence, secures a Class II. in Part II., after having obtained similar distinction in part I. twelve months ago. All of these are mernbers of the Cambridge Welsh Society, whilst a number of others passed in the specials." Mr Ernest Evans (Law, Part I., Class II. Part II., Class II.) is a son of Mr Evan Evans, solicitor, of 4, Laura-place, Abervstwyth, where he was born on May 18th, 1885. He is holder of a Squire Law Scholarship at Trinity Hall. He is a vice- president and a former hon. secretary of the Cambridge University Welsh Society, for which he is an extremely fine worker. At Union Society debates he has always been .s a prominent figure, and is held in such high regard that after being chosen secretary by a large majority in the Lent term he was un- opposed for the vice-presidency this term, which means that in the near future he will take the chair at the Union, which has been held by some of the greatest statesmen ot the day. He is an out-and-out Liberal. MR E. A. HUGHES, Pontvcymmer. (J. P. Clarke, Cambridge.) Mr Robert Richards (Economics Class II. Part I., Class II., Div. I., Part II.) is a son of Mr John Richards of San-y-ffordrl Llangynog, Oswestry, where he was born on May 7th, 1884, entering St. John's College three years ago. Mr Abel J. Jones, of Clare College, is a son of Mr D. R. Jones, of TonypandyHouse, Tony- pandy, Glamorgan. He first went to the Peny- graig Elementary School, and then to the Ystrad Higher Grade School before going to the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he held a scholarship, and came to Cam- bridge two years ago. He is a B.Sc. of Wales. Mr Edward Arthur Hughes is a son of Mr M. Hughes, of Ffaldau House, Pontycymmer, South Wales, where he was born on Septem- ber 7th, 1887. He was at the Lewis School, Pengam, and Abergele School, and has held an exhibition and a minor and then a major scholarship at Trinity College. He plays foot- ball and tennis. .Mr Archibald GWYnne Ellis (son of Mr J. G. Ellis, Newport I, whose success in the senior optimes at the Mathematical Tripos was pre- viously reported, is 24 years of age, and when a lad attended the (British) Board School, Stow- hill, Newport. There he won an open scholar- ship to the Newport Intermediate School. He gained the senior certificate of the Central Welsh Board with several distinctions, and passed in the first division of the Welsh Uni- versity matriculation. From the Intermediate School he won the Sir Alfred Jones Science Scholarship tenable for three years at Aber- ystwyth University,and in 1896 took his Welsh B.Sc. degree with honours, and in the same year obtained a sizarship at Trinity College, Cambridge.

PU DSEY ELECTION. The polling at Pudsey on Saturday re suited in a victory for the Unionist candidate. The figures were as follow :— Oddy 5,444 Ogden (L.) 5^31 Benson (Lab.) 1,291 Unionist majority over Liberal, 113. Former elections in this division have resulted as follow 1892. 1900. B. Priestley. :G.L, 5527 G. Wbiteley L 5973 E. Woodhouse.U 4924 E. B. Faber U 5424 Lib. maj. 603 Lib. maj. 549 „ LG95. 1906. B Pnestley.G.L. 5540 G. Whiteley L 7043 Sir A. Fairbairn U 5070 ^Lt.-Col.O.W.FordU 3541 Lib. maj 470 Lib. mai. 3502 The total number of voters on the register was 15,415, and,of these 12,066 recorded their votes. The intervention of a third candidate was always regarded as likely to make the contest a close one, and these anticipations have been justified by the result. The division covers a stretch of country lying between Leeds and Bradford. It in- cludes the towns of Pudsey, Stanningley, Farsley, Calverley, Horsforth, Tong, Drigh- lington, and Gildersome. The district contains many industries, of which cloth weaving, mining, quarrying, and dyeing are the most important. All three candidates are local men. Mr Ogden is a boot-factor in Leeds Mr Oddy is a worsted manufacturer in Bradford and Mr Benson runs a restaurant at Keighley, on the borders of the division. He was formerly an engine-driver on the North-Eastern Railway. Mr Oddy attributed his victory to Fiscal Reform, education and general dissatisfaction with the Government. The suffragettes were as usual anti-Liberal. The result caused great jubilation among Leeds Conservatives, whose general feeling was that the Government had sustained a dis- astrous blow, considering that the Pudsey Division haslong been regarded as an impreg- nable stronghold of Nonconformity and Liberalism. The Unionist organisation was perfect and outside agencies had a large bear- ing on the result. Mr Ogden, at the Liberal dub, said Liberals had never before had so many forces arrayed against them. They were defeated, but not dis- heartened. He felt convinced that the majority of the electors were true to the principles of Free Trade and to the Licensing Bill. Mr Benson said he was highly satisfied with the Socialist and Labour vote. Mr Oddy is receiving shoals of congratulations.

OIL BARRELS EXPLODE. Near Chepstow Railway Station on Friday an explosion occurred on a truck fcontain- ing paraffin oil. The barrels shot into the air and large volumes of smoke ascended. The trucks were wrecked, and for a time the traffic was dislocated. It is supposed that the cause of the explosion was the ignition of the oil by sparks from the train.

At Ton Pentre Workmen's Institute on Saturday, Mr R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an in- quest on an unknown man of the tramping class, who was found drowned in the river Rhondda. at Pentre on Thursday. A witness said he saw deceased near the river rubbing his head as if suffering from the heat; he pulled off his hat, and throwing up his arms ex- claimed; There's nothing no good about here." Deceased then croseed the line, and a-bout an hour later he was found in the water. A verdict of Found drowned

THRILLING HYDE PARK SCENE: ATTEMPTS TO MOB PLATFORMS. The women's crusade for the vote culmina- ted on Sunday in the most striking demonstra- tion which the Metropolis has ever witnessed. Both the march and the meeting in Hyde Park were from the organiser's point of view a magnificent success, thousands upon thousands of people lining the routes of the procession, while the gathering in the Park was to be numbered in hundreds of thousands. Glorious weather favoured the proceedings. For months past the National Women's Social and Political Union has been engaged in organising this mammoth muster of women, Thousands of pounds have been spent on it, and never was a demonstration of the kind so well or so novellv advertised. The women have again proved themselves to be organisers of the first rank. The statistics of the demonstration indicate the labour and forethought which had been exercised to ensure its success. The proces- sions, seven in number, each an imposing de- monstration in itself, marched from seven different starting points in London, and arrived in the Park punctually at the appointed time. As many as 70 special trains were chartered to bring provincial representatives of the Union to the Metropolis. Thirty bands supplied music for the march. No fewer than 20 plat- forms were arranged and from them 80 speakers, most of whom have done time for the cause, harangued the multitude. Governed by bugle signals, the vast con- glomerate meeting was conducted with uni- formity, and for the most part with order. In general control of the procession was Mrs Flora Drummond, the energetic little Scotch woman who has engineered most of the West- minster raids. Acting under her direction were nine chief marshals, seven group mar- shals, and a host of banner marshals and captains, each wearing a distinctive regalia. The banner bearers numbered seven hundred, while as many as three thousand bore aloft standards bearing pithy mottoes. Each pro- cession was preceded by mounted police, and uniformed men patrolled the various routes. At the head of the procession walked a lady bearing the colours of the Union—green, white and purple. She was followed by a band. Then came one of the great banners, many of them beautiful works of art, and all specially designed for the occasion. In suc- cession followed members of the Union, each group indicating by banner the district it re- presented. At the rear was a four-in-hand, followed by private coaches and waggonettes. Each proceiVion was a counterpart of the other. White was the predominant colour of the marchers' attire, and the striking colours of the Union lent ala effective variety to the colour scheme. The crowds for the most part looked on with a passive interest. Occasionally ebullient youth gave expression to its spirits in attempts at satirical observations. It was when the sections began to converge that the unprecedented extent of the gathering struck one. To accommodate the vast horde which came pouring in through all the princi- pal entrances to the Park an area of a quarter of a square mile had been cleared of the rail- ings which ordinarily divide the eastern por- tion of the park. The platforms were arranged in the form of a great oval, in the centre of which was a conning-tower for the accommo- dation of the buglers. By three o'clock the vast expanse was peopled by a crowd to attempt to estimate which is to offer a mere conjecture. The organijsrs themselves expected the attendance of a quarter of a million. Their estimate is probably as near as any other. Originally the objects of ridicule, if not obloquy, the stiffragettes' cause to-day had the support of many dis- tinguished representatives of, at all events, the literary profession. Amongst active sympathisers the following ladies and gentle- men were said to be present:—Mr and Mrs G. Bernard Shaw, Mr Pett Ridge, Miss Beatrice Haraden, Miss Elizabeth Robbins, Mrs Israel Zangwill, Mdme. Sarah Grand, and Mrs H. Wells. Keenly interested in the organisation at Trafalgar Square section was Mr Keir Hardie, M.P. Babel-Like Scenes. The hearing extended to speakers was mixed in kind. Round some of the platforms there was comparative quiet others were the centres of the most frightful babels. Mrs Pankhurst, the president and founder of the League, presided at No.4, and practised as she is at dealing with a rowdy audience, she was powerless, in face of the constant storm of vocal opposition which rent the air. Im- mediately around the dray which did service as platform were some thousands of youths doggedly determined to drown her voice. It was an irresponsible crowd bent on fun. At times symptoms of hooliganism mani- fested themselves and attempts were made to mob the platform. The vehicle well withstood the charge, but a number of women suffered badly, one after another fainting and falling. About a score of police surrounded the plat- form and as many ambulance men were in attendance and a space was cleared for the treatment of the ladies. Time and again, however, the crowd came surging towards the platform, the police being impotent to stop it, and though nobody appeared to get seriously injured many were badly mauled in the crush. Speaker after speaker tried in vain to make herself heard. In the roar could be heard the ringing of bells and this plagiarism of the Suffragists' own methods of interrupting meetings was welcomed with enthusiasm. Pluckily ignoring the pandemonium Mrs Pankhurst persisted in addressing the howling multitude around. She found her text in the result of the Pudsey election, which she claimed as a victory for the women's cause. Our meetings," she said, were the best attended and most enthusiastic of the election, and the result is another message to Mr Asquith. He can no longer ignore our demand. This, the greatest demonstration for the fran- chise ever held in the world's history, is an- other proof which only political blindness and deafness can prevent him from appreciating. If still unconvinced Mr Asquith can have fur- ther evidence presented to him. Neither our resources nor our determination is exhausted. We know we shall win we will win, for noth- ing can withstand our righteous importunity." The scene from the conning tower is one that will live in the memory of all who witnessed it. The Great Cry Miscarries. The grand finale of the demonstration, as organised, was to have been a tremendous shout of Votes for women," to signify that the resolution had been carried, but here the arrangement somewhat miscarried. The reso- lution was a model of significant brevity. It was in the following terms :—' That this meeting calls upon the Government to give the vote to women without delay." The signal for putting the resolution from the various platform simultaneously was a concerted bugle call, but in the local tumults attending each platform the trumpet call was unheard, so that the great shout lacked that unanimity which was to have made it magnifi- cently impressive. Shouting, however, there was both for and- against, and wild waving of hats and handkerchiefs. The dispersal of the crowd occupied the best part of an hour and the main thoroughfares leading from the park were densely packed.

THE CARDIFF CONTINGENT. We have shown this afternoon the greatest demand ever shown by any party," declared Miss Adela Pankhurst from No. 10 platform. And as she spoke she indicated with a sweep of her arm the great multitude assembled at Hyde Park from all parts of the country. This demonstration." whispered a white- haired gentleman to the writer, is un- paralleled in political history," and no less an authority than Mr Hyndman, the well-known Socialist, told a Cardiff demonstrator that over half a million. people were assembled about the 20 platforms. Hyde Park presented a mediaeval festival— a panorama of colour, red and white, blue, purple, and pink. The numerous processions which converged on London's great lung were stately and picturesque, but when they merged into one gigantic whole the effect was most impressive. Multitude was Colossal, and amidst and behind it all one was forced to admit that woman was the dominant, impelling force. Numberless banners—and Woman has re-created the beauty of blown silks and tossing embroidery— flaunted such mottoes as Truth our standard holy our cause," The world waits for help," Voters support the voteless," Play up and play the game," while Votes for women met the eye everywhere. We shall continue to oppose the Govern- ment until it pledges us the vote," exclaimed Miss Pankhurst, and probably none applauded the sentiment more vigorously than did the Cardiff suffragettes who found their way to No. 10 platform. The Cardiff contingent, which left home by the G.W.R. special excursion at 9.25a.m., were joined by demonstrators at Newport, Gloucester, and other stations on the route. Paddington was reached at about two o'clock. and soon the Cardiff banner, bearing the Red Dragon, very rampant, a brace of leeks and the motto, "Ein hachos yn erbyn y byd," was unfurled, the Newport contingent, with a banner announcing that Newport women demand the vote immediately following. Two minutes later the South Walians were merged into a large procession, which, with flags and banners waving and bands playing, was marching sharply on Hyde Park. Along the routes were assembled thousands of people. One heard with painful eiteration the cry, Who's to mind the baby," or Who's to cook the dinner ?" but the Earnestness of the Demonstration. and their quiet dignity seemed to win the approval of the majority of the onlookers., The organisers of this amazing demonstra- tion displayed the military genius to a surpris- ing degree—everything was carried out to scheduled time, and the whole scene will rank as one of the most remarkable and picturesque ever witnessed. The South Wales suffragettes, for the most part attired in white, with green, white, and purple favours, were marshalled through a dense throng to a point near the Marble Arch, and then they dispersed and became mere units in the huge multitude. The cheering ~j-Vh broke forth when the vote was taken was very like the roar of the sea it rolled round the square, gathering strength at each platform. The South WaJessuffragettes were delighted. What a crowd How magnificent! Perfectly lovely were expressions heard, on the homeward journey. One Cardiff young lady said, Mr Asquith has had his answer. He asked the women to show there was a demand for the vote. We have shown it—as men never showed it." I was agreeably surprised at the attitude of men and women who merely looked on. They were certainly not hostile many were sympathetic, and many were favourable. I am so glad that some of our leaders—the leaders of the suJIra-J gette movement, I mean, of course—have dis- carded appearing in quaint attire. To-day they all dressed rationally, so that there was no excuse for people to make fun on that score. We now await Mr Asquith's answer. Miss Adela Pankhurst told her hearers that only a specified time will be given for the Prime Minister to reply to the Hyde Park demand. If it is not favourable, why, then, the Women's Social and Political Union will adopt and carry on A Still More Aggressive Campaign. and there will be more imprisonment (or women, many of whom are on as high an in- tellectual level as the men who legislate. If proof of that were needed it was furnished at Hyde Park to-day. not only in the eloquence. earnestness, and character of the speeches, but. in the organising genius which was displayed." Miss Adela Pankhurst, who is well known in South Wales, made a strong, fighting speech, which was listened to with interest by Mr William Jones, M.P. Miss Keegan, who, with Miss Crocker, has been conducting a campaign at Newport and Cardiff, was also one of the speakers. A feature of the processions was the large number of working women who, sporting Votes for women badges, walked side by side with smartly-dressed young women. The Women's Social and Political Union, to en- able these working women to visit London, supplied them with free tickets. Special facili- ties were provided by the railway companies, who served luncheons and teas at the stations and on the trains at reduced rates. Miss' Jones, one of the Cardiff suffragettes, was con- spicuous in a red Celtic cloak. Shaht aht yer motto ?" cried a Cockney to the South Walians pointing to Ein hachos yn erbyn y byd." Amongst the Cardiff contingent were Mrs Keating Hill, Mrs Logan, Mrs R. W. Reed, Miss Trimnel, &c.

MRS PANKHURST. Mrs Pankhurst comes of a revolutionary stock and her grandfather narrowly escaped death at Peterloo. But it has been cultivated by circumstance. As a student at Paris she was a room-mate of the daughter of Henri Rochefort, and caught from her the spirit of Republican France. Back in Manchester she met and married Dr. Pankhurst, a barrister, whose political enthusiasm equalled her own and who made the original draft of the Married Women's Property Bill—giving married women the control of their own property—which sub- sequently became law.—" Daily News."

ENGINEER'S INVENTION. Preblem of Human Flight. M. Marcel Deprez, a French savant, an engineer and a member of the French Insti. tute, claims to have solved definitely the problem of human flight. In an interview M. Deprez said he had discovered the secret of flight of birds. I have not the least doubt," he added, that in a very short period, in a very few years, it will, on any day on which there is sufficient wind be quite a common thing to see thousands of human beings soaring about in mid-air, just as you now see thousands of people skating when there is ice on the lakes and rivers." Have you actually succeeded," he was asked, in making a heavier-than-a.ir instru- ment that will support the weight of a human being and enable him to fly ? Yes," he answered. I have not only made such a machine, but what is better still I have made it soar in mid-air with the weight of a human being." Have you flown with it yojirself ? No, that is a matter for much younger men than I—for men who, like Santos Dumont, Delagrange, and Farman, look on aviation as a sport. I am very shortly about to give a practical demonstration before a, small com- mittee of the French Institute, and then before Press representatives. The question of equilibrium I have—it goes without saying—also solved, but some practice is required before the average person could safely soar. That is why we want the aid of sportsmen and aviators." A Mid-Air Match. Milan, Saturday.—Mr Farman, aeronaut, arrived here yesterday. He had a conference with members of the Aviation Committee at the headquarters of the Touring Club on the possibility of conducting experiments with his aeroplane and arranging a match with M. Delagrange. No decision was reached.—Reuter

SWANSEA STEAMER NOT TO BLAME. On Saturday, in the Admiralty Division, Mr Justice Bargrave Deane, sitting with Trinity Masters, gave judgment in the action for damages by collision brought by the owners of the Swansea steamship Gorgistan against the owners of the West Hartlepool steamship Tudhoe. The defendants denied negligence, and counter-claimed in respect of the damage to their vessel. The collision took place in Halfway Reach, River Thames, on February 6th last, when the Gorgistan was outward bound from London to Karrachee and Bom- bay, and the Tudhoe was proceeding up river in course of a voyage from Goole to London. His Lordship, giving judgment, said that the two stories told were directly opposed to each other. On the one hand it was said by the plaintiffs that the vessels were port side toportside, and that the Tudhoe starboarded and on the other, the defendants pleaded that the vessels were starboard to starboard, and that the Gorgistan improperly ported. In the circumstances he had come to the conclusion tha both vessels were on the south side of the river, that they were port side to port side, and that the collision was brought about by the starboarding of the Tudhoe. He must therefore pronounce the Tudhoe alone to blame. Judgment accordingly for the plaintiffs with costs, the damages to be assessed.

FEARFULLY AN/EMIC." Cwmaman Woman's Death. Mr R. J. Rees, coroner, North Glamorgan, held an inquest at the Public Hall. Cwm- aman, on Saturday on Elizabeth Ann Bark- lett. Thomas Barklett said his wife was 30 years of age, and the mother of five children. She gave birth to twins in April last. Dr. Hubeck said that on the 19th of April he was called'to the deceased. About mid-night on the same date she gave birth to a child, a girl, and 26 hours later she gave birth to a male child. She was in a fearfully anaemic condition, and a large number of her organs were bloodless. A post-mortem examination was held, and he attributed death to natural causes. The Coroner remarked that in consequence ot rumours which were prevalent, to the effect that deceased had been knocked about in a neighbour's quarrel, he had ordered a post- mortem examination, which proved that the rumours were groundless. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Recent Cardiff Genferance. The Executive Committee of the Cardiff Branch of the U.K.C.T.A., met on Saturday evening at. their headquarters, the Park Hotel, Mr H. McKinnon (chairman) presiding. Mr W. J. Brown, hon. secretary, who is one of the new National Executive created at the Cardiff conference, was appointed delegate to the special conference to 'be held in London. It was decided to postpone the quarterly general meeting of the branch from July 11th to July 25th, as the first National Executive meeting was called for the former date. The chairman (Mr A. McKinnon), and the secretary (Mr W.J. Brown) were nominated as vice- presidents of the Commercial Travellers' Bene- volent Institution, and Messrs A. J. Hybart, W. L. Prothero, and G. A. Laurie vice-presi- dents of the Commercial Travellers' Schools. Mr W. J. Brown was highly, praised for his work, which was so efficiently and well done, in connection with the conference. Votes of thanks were also accorded to the Lord Mayor and Corporation of Cardiff and others who helped to make the Cardiff conference such a splendid success. Pleasure was expressed as the many letters from delegates which were read expressing their great satisfaction with afl the conference arrangements.

NATIONALISTS AND PRIESTS. Plain Talk by Mr John Dillon. Mr John Dillon, M.P., speaking at a United Irish League demonstration in Man- chester on Sunday afternoon, referred to the dispute between the League and the Catholic Federation in connection with the recent election in North-West Manchester. He said the Irish race to-day was the right arm of the Catholic Church throughout the world,and had never hesitated to sacrifice temporal advantage for the faith of theii fathers. They would not allow English priests to teach them how they were to preserve that faith. He spoke highly of the Irish University Bill.

DEFICIENCY OVER £13,000. At Aberystwyth Bankrupted Court on Fri- day, the examination of, John Rowlands, solicitor, of Machynlleth, was resumed. The total deficiency amounted to over £13,000. Debtor said he had lost large sums over the Era Slate Company and that JE169 owing to the governors of the Machynlleth County School had been accumulating from time to time. The case waa further adjourned.

TALKS ON HEALTH. By DR. ANDREW WILSON. About the Perspiration. The skin discharges various duties, ranging from exercising the function of touch or sensa. tion—by means of the nerve-ends situated in the under-skin—onwards to that of a regulator of the temperature of the body, and to that of an organ of excretion. By excretion is meant the duty or function of getting rid of the waste matter of the body. This waste matter is the result of the work of the body as a living machine is perpetually performing. Associated with the skin in this particular labour we find the kidneys and the lungs. All three organs, indeed, get rid of very much the same kind of matter, but in different proportions. The kid- neys differ somewhat from the lungs and skin in that in addition to giving off heat, water, carbonic acid gas, and mineral matter, they also separate out from the blood a substance called urea." This last represents the final breakdown in the course of the bodily processes of those foods which go to build up the tissues of the body, and which are known as nitro- genous foods, these being represented by meat- juice, white of egg, curd of milk, and similar substances. The skin is amply provided with sweat-glands, each of which is really a little coiled-up tube lying in the lower skin-layer, the ends of the tube passing to the surface of the s.<iin, where it opens in a pore. It is from these pores that the perspiration or sweat is given off from the skin surface, and thus ex- creted from the body. The Skin Functions. When perspiration is analysed it is found to consist of water and minerals, amongst which salt stands out conspicuously, and of certain fatty matters, doubtless derived from the skin surface. We have also to bear in mind that the outer layer of skin cells is perpetually being shed off, and being renewed and replaced by the lower cells, which are developed from the upper-surfaec of the under-skin. Hence, along with the perspiration itself, we have to include these dead and worn-out cells aa amongst the substances with which the skin is always partmg. The sweat glands are most numerous in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, where they number several thousands to the square inch. They appear to be less numerous in the skin of the back and limbs. A vast deal of importance must be at- tached to the free action of the skin with refer- ence to the maintenance of our health. It can readily be understood that if waste matter, which is destined in the natural order of things to be got rid of from the body, is by any man- ner of means either lessened with reference to the quantity given off, or in some cases pre- vented from being duly excreted, disturbance of health must certainly result. Another point to be kept in view is that the skin is altvaya acting. It is only, however, when, through in- creased exertion, the skin glands excrete was. matter to a greater extent, that we familiarly say we are perspiring. The true expression here would be that the perspiration is merely increased by additional exertion. Excessive Perspiration. simple as the skin functions appear to be, we can readily understand that any serious interference with them, as has been said, may produce serious results on the body. When, for example, a chill is suffered, and from ita effect on the circulation of the blood in the skin Lhe excretion of perspiration is interfered with, the results of such a chill appear in the production of colds and like troubles. The point, however,with which to-day we are more immediately concerned, refers to certain dis- orders of the perspiration, affecting either ita quantity or its quality. In the first place, it is no uncommon thing to find people complaining of excessive perspiration on the slightest exer- tion, and even in the absence of this latter condition the skin glands appear to excrete too ireely, thus causing an unnatural moisture and dampness of the skin surface, and render ing the individual more apt to suffer chill from the condition in which the under-clothing is thus maintained. In the case of certain dis- eases, excessive excretion on the part of the skin is a familiar feature. The night sweats of a consumptive person may be cited as an ex- ample of this fact. The cases, however, which are more puzzling in their nature are those where,apparently without any serious disturb- ance of bodily health,the skin secretion is very much augmented in respect of its amount. Treatment. In cases of the kind alluded to, the general rule for treatment is that which advises an examination being made into the general health of the sufferer. It is no uncommon thing to find out that a run-down state of the system is responsible for the increased action of the skin. Where such a condition exists. the judicious use of tonics may be recommended by way of assisting the cure. Especially in this connection is a combination of iron and quin- ine found useful, this tonic being taken tirice daily after food. The use of tepid baths, to which a little bi-carbonate, of soda may be added, or a little ammonia, is also to be reo commended. Even if at first the tepid bath, which may be taken in the morning. ahou seem to increase skin action, in a short tiiLe the toning effect of the bath on the skin will be experienced, so that this latter measure should certainly be tried in all cases of the kind under discussion. Disagreeable Perspiration. More annoying in their nature are cases in which the skin secretion is found to give off a disagreeable odour. This state of matters is not merely distressing to the patient, but may cause further annoyance by the recognition of the fact that it may render him ia, some degree repugnant to others. Occasionally the whole body may be thus affected, whilst in other cases the disagreeable perspiration is limited to the feet. Here, again, there is need for a close examination into the general health. A high medical authority points out that in many such cases there is present digestive disorder and particularly constipation. The effect of persistent constipation is, undoubtedly, to cause a species of body poisoning through the absorption of matter from the digestive sys- tem into the blood. buch matter failing in turn to be excreted by the skin glands, is believed to give rise in many cases, at least, to a disagreeable odour of the skin. The cor- rection of any digestive trouble,therefore,forms the first point to be attended to. The use of tepid baths—to which a little Ammonia, too, in this case,, should be added^— is also to be recommended. In the case of the feet, pow- dered boracic acid should be rubbed into the skin and dusted between the toes, whilst the insides of the stockings and boots should be similarly treated. Care should be taken, of course, that the socks are frequently changed and the feet frequently washed. It may be well also that a simple dusting powder should .be used each morning, after the bath, in the case where the affection seems to affect the body at large. Such a dusting powder can be compounded by any chemist, and consists of powdered starch and oxide of zinc, with a little powdered camphor added. Mothers' Marks. Mothers' marks constitute a very distressing condition where they are f large size~an5 naturally give rise to disfigurement of the skin. The question is often asked whether that. marks are capable of being removed by any application, or even by operation. The answdr to such an inquiry is, unfortunately, that no process known to medical science appears to be of a satisfactory character. If the area of the skin affected be of small size,a skin special- ist may be able to reduce the appearance of the deformity somewhat by the use of certain solutions. When they are, on the other hand, of large size, and the skin is discoloured, it is hopeless to expect any betterment. As a matter of fact, any attempt to interfere'with the skin under such conditions would only result in the production of scars, rendering the appearance much worse than is the case. where the dis- figurement is left severely alone.

A MILFORD TOLL Pembroke Militia Object. Mr C. T. Blethyn presided at the monthly meeting of Milford Haven Council on Friday night, when a letter was read from Lieutenant- Colonel W. C. Cope, commanding Pembroke- shire Militia, R.G.A., at Fort Hubberston, stating that the collector of the Victoria Bridge insisted on the men when going to Fort Hubberston for their annual training paying the toll on the ground that they were in private clothes. All the men had warrants in. their possession, and inquiries showed that payment had not been demanded in previous years. The colonel added that if the demand was a legal one he should have to ma £ ea claim for repayment from the War Office, « it was not fair that the men should be mulcted in this toll. The Clerk explained that the tolls were governed by the Milford Improve- ments Act, which exempted among others Volunteers and Militiamen when in uniform." Dr. Griffith held that if a man was on duty he should be exempted, but Colonel Roberta said that the toll collector was quite justified in the action he had taken. Volunteers on going to shooting practice were never exempted, except when in uniform, and the same applied; to other branches of the service. EventuaJtyi the letter was referred to the Highways Com-( mittee.

ROW IN A TRAIN. G.W.R. Prosecution at Bridgend. Josiah Young, collier, Caerau, Maesteg, ami, Evan Thomas, collier, Maesteg, were sunw moned at Bridgend on Saturday for commit-I ting a breach of the bye-laws of the Gre«fe Western Railway Company by creating a-dis'-t turbance in a railway carriage. Mr ParsonSi (Messrs Vachell and Co.) prosecuted, and said.' that the company had received many com- plaints of the conduct of rowdy men who tra^ veiled by train between Nantyffyllon ancI AbergwyÎrli on Saturday evenings. Ouartt Floyd said that on the previous Saturday night the communication cord of the train OØ¡t which he was travelling between Nantyffylloø and Caerau was pulled, and the train walt brought to a standstill. On going to one of the compartments witness saw the two defen- dants struggling with each other. The case against Thomas was dismissed, but Young was fined 20s. The Chairman said the magistrate* wished to stoD this rowdy conduct in trains.