The Cardiff Times

DEMONSTRATION AT BARRY. WiTi.10 annual demonstration in connection Ina the South Wales Federation of the (In cpendent Labour Party took place Wbit Monday at Barry Island, en in the fine weather a large num- Sp assembled, including the cyclists' So n? attached to the Federation. Each tjj^ Wales branch was represented, and on Sands at Whitmore Bay a spacious marquee fpfn crected to accommodate the visitors with Tn the morning there was a flic meeting in the square opposite the jV ^cipal offices at Barry Dock over which dpi" Sixsmith presided. Addresses were wiverod by Miss Hannah Burgess (Bradford), t> a-lter Ayles (Huddersfield), and Mr W. m,f'Y (Leeds). In the afternoon on the Mr J. E. Edmunds (Taffs Well) pre- irini -,0vpr a large gathering. The speaker^ Co,, ^ed Mr. Joe Burgess of Bradford, unsuc- Cslul candida te at the Montrose Boroughs ^-election Mr G. H. Bibbings, B. A., Mr W. '/person, of Manchester, Labour candidate the Hyde Division Mr W. Black, South Tyr 8 organiser, and Mr Walter Ayles. IW r G. IT. Bibbings. in the course of hit 6k"aiks, observed that the Press reports to *'0fl ^at the Cardiff City Council intended !^scrit the freedom -of the city to Lorn ba.ce",r. If they carried thetr recollection:) dP& they would remember that Lord Tre- tlto r> ^racioasly allowed coal to pass over aris Mile in order to reach Newport fTjj and received a handsome fortune o £ bpi ,0°0 for allowing it. Through labour he iJVwt that life could be made a round of j) .cfcual enjoyment. The holidays of of T?S!CS were made from the flesh and blood (Hear, hear.) oj> he evening there was another gathering u lhe sands.

Tk LLANDOVERY. ^rhe annuai brass band contests, choral, JT and timbering competitions took place on The president was Mr J. C. V. ilOh86' klwynybrain, Mayor of the town. The ftaa'i Secretary wad Mr M. H. Nichols, Old House, Llandovery, who worked hard to the success of the contests. Awards vnecitation—Master Ceinwen Davies, Tre- nws, Swansea Valley. foContralto solo—Miss Rachel Jones, Amman- J Quartette—J. C. Jones and party, Llan- f-J^aor solo, Mr D. J. Rees, Llandilo. Reci- Ala;on (open), Mr D. W. Thomas, Pantyffrnon. voiee choral competition, Ammanford kins). Party (conductor, Mr Edward Hop- dore Edith Jones. Lan- tord Ch^t' solo, Dulas Rees, Amman- \Vn,.n choral competition (mixed choirs), $2 o t'ly is the Lamb first prize £ 25 and turn a SUCCessful conductor. Two choirs Llaneadock United Choir (con- Choi'p^V °hn Thomas) and Dinas United Landorc (conductor, Mr J. Evans). The TirrJk18,aWarded to Landore. Competition.—First-class timber- vaih ri^ecs Hughes, Ammanford 2,T). J. John Vir. anamman 3 and 4. divided between Llliams and David David, Trimsaran. (col|; "P, 8°es to Rees Hughes. Second class 2, class)—1, W. D. Llewelyn, Garnant; 01an^ Evans, Ystalyfera; 3. David Jones, fii-nrritnan 4, Reea Hughes, Ammanford. 83 Band Contests.—Class A-I. Tycroes (Mr Thomas Davies) 2, Ammanford pePann (Mr W. Treharne) 3, Ystalyfera Tem- A^ce (Mr David Llewelyn). Class B—1, W|]u,aolovd Urban i 2, Cwmaman Silver (Mr Le^vis) 3, Seven Sisters (Mr D. W. Class C—1, Taibach and Port Talbot,

"larnan Silver 3, Cwmfelin Silver.

SWANSEA. the th^10 day wore on the sun came out, and the to0usaQds of holiday makers who came to t'ilVnip,?^11 had a glorious time. All the steel, vVi'' anL' nl°st other works of the district to haw an'^ the thousands of workers seemed taken advantage of the lovely after- turn up at Swansea. The tramcars tliejj, jr°wded with well-dressed workmen and to See a|ailies, most of whom wended their way ill Con he warships and the long shore sports r^nts nfC(:tion with the regatta. The restau- Of thpf he town were crowded, and the hotels town did their fair share of business.

Th NEWPORT. ,Va]i epe was a large influx of visitors from the Drjjj ys to Newport on Whit-Monday. The t^'Pal attraction was the demonstration in T^jj^tion with the Sunday School Union. iún y"two schools took part, and the proces- bands, banners, bannerettes, etc., ePecta^r three miles long and was an imposing ac.c. ST. DAVID'S. ;\hofl| Church schools met at the National e'd # ^or their annual treat. Sports were t^tit; ^rwards, and in the evening a com- Ve naeetinc took place. The Very Rev. the the vicar (Rev. D. J. Jones), the Rev. Ill rton Evans were among' those present. hoeetion with the Nonconformist Sunday 1 treats meetings were held in the e?en- e.ach chapel. A very large number of tatb\'ds came to the town and inspected the l'al. O^MANFAOEDD AT BRIDGEND. tjj Monday the 34th annual singing festival «ridj> "olsh Congregational Churches in the <rftc~Gnd district, consisting of Bridgend, ^thinS' ^oychurch, Pencoed, Heolycyw, Bi-yn- yaie C°ity. Brynmenyn, Nantymoel, Ogmore Aborkenfig, Ffonddygvfraith, Kenfig end Cefncribbwr, was held at the Eng- ^gregational Chapel, Bridg. The |?ctious edifice was filled to overflowing, Pfoc he singing was of a high order. The &'t>orTrillSS were directed by the Rev.'H. >5 rvew'3, J-P-' Mr Lewis, Tondu, and Mr Vale. Mr Caradoc Roberts, \°ac., Rhosllanerchiugog. was conductor, of between 500 and 600 voices being ^{V'y the orchestra of Elim Congrega- *6^ Church, Kenfig Hill. The orchestra **X?> j °d selections at the afternoon and even- ^ioifi;eetings, while a solo was given by Mr S. g, Ogmore Vale. GING FESTIVAL AT BRIDGEND. rid ethe English Congregational Church, J^g on Whit-Monday, the annual sing- Va' the Welsh Congregational ^tricles °f the Bridgend and Ogmore Valley §?"thf^ Was held, and there were crowded ^to„lUgs throughout the day. The con- ^pcojy. Mr Caradog, of Rhoose, and the Pan-ist Miss Richards, of Kenfig Hill. Presidents for the day were Air W. M. ^herkenfig), Mr David Rees (Ogmore Yi^cVi3^ ^he Rev. EynonLewis(Brvncethin). airrHan of the committee was Mr Howell 1 i1. T S' Bryncethin, and the secretary Mr 11 to |L)nes» Ogmore Vale. The singing was 0 usual high standard.

A NEW DRUG FOR ECZEMA. r^iuce •( London, Friday. i rpcent introduction the new drug, I p°tii successfully cured thousands of ^ii] y cases of eczema and other distressing ,ses. An important feature of this IthiQ "?Ical discovery is that it stops the h IInnwdiatdy. It is a powerful antiseptic -ti'oys the disease-producing gertns, ^s vy; anvmation and starts the healing pro- h t li«* first applicat ion, chronic cases of !oSf; often cured in two to three weeks. skin troubles such as pimples, :;jlv s0s, chafings, rash, blotches, blackheads, 'mplexion blemishes, itching feet;, I?' £ ht i ''cs^lts are oft-en seen after an over- b0J'Pati°n, Cadum is sold at 6d and Is hy Roots. Ltd.. and all Chemists.

J\ <'I' "t\tl:I. n:iUied Jerry Fitzgerald (3), whose at Biackweir, was playing on the the Glamorgan Canal when he J t'ti.,] i n"ter. A piuoky rescue was i- t'iarlcs nickorv, a youth of 17. who j'nnjjf. int.. the canal and got the °w ouVoi dangej*.

Obituary. I Mr Albert Edward Evans, R.N.R. The death took place on Saturday at his residence at Clifton of Mr Albert Edward Evans. R.N-R.. F.I,.G.S., superintendent of the Board of Trade at Avonmouth. Mr hvans who diSd in his 51st year, was a native of Cardiff, and received his early training as an ofTicWl of the mercantile marine at Cardiff, where his father, the late Mr James Evans, was for manv years the superintendent ot the out- door staff. The deceased gentleman left Cardiff for Newport, where he held an important THE LATE MR A LBERT E. EVANS. Photo, by Maull and Fox, London. position in the local Board of Trade Office, and was then promoted to the superintendent-ship of Avonmouth. During his residence at Cardiff he was a deacon and secretary of the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, the Hayes, and held the position of trustee of that, church up to the time of his demise. At Clifton he lived with his widowed mother, with whom deep sympathy is felt in her bereavement. Mr Thomas Russell, Haverfordwest., Mr Thomas Russell, of the firm of Messrs Price and Russell, house decorators, Haver- fordwest, died on Sunday evening. Deceased, who was about 80 years of age, was one of the best-known and most highly-esteemed trades- men in the county. About 12 months ago Mr and Mrs Russell decided to celebrate their golden wedding by going through the marriage service at church. Mrs Russell was unable through ill health to go to the church, and the quaint ceremony took place at their residence. Mrs Russell died shortly afterwards. CANON DAVID JONES. The death took place on Tuesday of Canon David Jones, vicar of JPenmaenmawr and rural dean of Arllechwedd. He was editor of Y Cyfaill Eglwysig," a well-known Welsh Church periodical. He was a native of Cardiganshire, and was one of the best known clergymen on the North Wales coast, being an able preacher in Welsh and English. He was a keen educa- tionist and an authority upon Church history. He was the author of The Church in Wales," Wales and the Welsh Church," A Biogra- phical Sketch of the Late Dean Edwards," The Welsh Church and Welsh Nationality," and "Life and Times of Griffith Jones of Llanddowror." Mr E. Little, Newport. Mr E. Little, Beechcroft, Stow-hill, Newport, died on Wednesday after being in indifferent health for some time. He was for many years in partnership with Mr Graham W. White (Mayor of Newport.) as Messrs White and Little, dentists, but a few years ago the part- nership was dissolved. Deceased was highly respected.

LATE MR G. H. SMITH, TON PENTRE. The funeral of Mr G. H. Smith (agent of the Crawshay Bailey Estate), Maindy Hall, Ton Pentre, took place on Tuesday, the interment being at the Treorky^Cemetery. The officiating ministers were Canon W. Lewis, R.D. and Rev. J. Williams (St. David's). The chief mourners were Messrs Percie G. Smith, CHas. D. Smith, and Wm. S. Smith (sons), and Herbert Pugh (son-in-law). The following attended on behalf of the estate:—Mr Beresford Heaton, London Mr S. C. Jones, Neath; Mr Arthur Lawrence, and Mr Llewellyn JNforgan, together with the Photo, by Martin Jacobetta. whole of the office staff and workmen. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Charles Smith, Mr and Mrs Pugh, Mr and Mrs E. C. Curre, the trustees of the Crawshay Bailey estate, and the workmen, Mr and Mrs Hobson Finch, Mr Wm. Abraham (Mabon). M.P..masters and brethren of the Merlin Lodge, Pontypridd Mrvand Mrs Hodges, Pontypridd Mrs R. P. Morgan, and Mr Llewelyn Morgan, Messrs S. C. Jones and Arnold, Mr and Mrs W. E. Thorne, Mr D. Llewelyn Treharne, Pentre Mrs M. A. Davies, Mr Jack Davies. Upper Rhondda Tennis Club; Mr and Mrs Alban Richards, Ton Mr J. Miller, Mr and Mrs W. E. Willis, Mr G. Iluteh- ings, Ton Mr and Mrs George Weaver, and Mr W. J. Gould.

FOOTBALL OFFICIAL'S DEATH. Mr Dai Llewellyn, of Tonypandy, who was well known in local football circles, died on Mondav. He had been prominent in connec- tionivitli the game during the last 20 years. It will be remembered that Mr Llewellyn was sec- retary of the Llwynypia. Rugby team during their invincible season. He after- t:> Lute MR DAVID LLEWELYN, Sec. Mid-lihondda N.D. Club. wards severed his connection with the game, but later undertook the secre- of the new Northern Union team at Tony- pandy. His death was unexpected, and he had only been ill during the past week. He was to have omciated as secretary at the Whit-Monday athletic sports at Tonypandy.

CARDIFF CORPORATION BILL Mr Edwin Seward to Oppose. Mr Edwin Seward, architect, is likely to offer evidence against the passing of clauses in the Cardiff Corporation Parliamentary Bill, on the ground that under these clauses the Corporation seeks to entirely evade financial liability to him for his professional services rendered to the Museum Committee from time to time. Mr Seward was appointed architect under the Corporation seal for the new museum and art gallery which it was the intention of the Corporation to erect, and when the building was just about to be started the Government, in 1905, decided that the National Museum should be located at Cardiff. The Governors of the National Museum have thrown open for competition the designs for the national build- ing, and the Corporation, by a majority, have not insisted upon the claims advanced by Mr Seward, who avers that in the Corporation Bill the Corporation are endeavouring to repudiate,all responsibility towards him. It will be remembered that the Corporation en- deavoured to make it a condition of the transfering of their collection in the municipal museum that the Governors of the National Museum should accept any responsibility of the Corporation towards Mr Seward. In reply to one of our representatives, Mr Seward described the position as set up by the clauses in the Bill as extraordinary, and stated that strenuous opposition must necessarily place in peril the ultimate passing of the Bill itself. I have," he said, pointed this out to the Corporation, and I understand that a meeting of the requisite committees has been called to discuss the whole matter. In/November last I issued to U i(- Corporation an appeal for an investigation, and to this no reply has been forthcoming. I trUlt that this conference of committees may relieve me of the necessity of I offering opposition to the Bill." I

Skull in Eight Pieces. MYSTERIOUS COLLIERY ACCIDENT. A mysterious accident was investigated by the Cardiff Coroner (Mr VV. L Yorath) on Tues- day at an inquest on William Henry Cooke (20), emoloyed as a pumpman at the Duffryn Llantwit Colliery, Pontypridd, who died at the Cardiff Infirmary. Mr Sant was present for the Home Secretary Mr D. Rees, Pontypridd, appeared for Messrs T. and J. Ednjunds, Aber- gwynfi. owners of the colliery, and Mr G. F. Forsdike represented the insurance eompanv. The evidence showed that on March 29th deceased and a mechanic, Edwin Griffiths, de- scended the Ystrad Vardre shaft, used for pumping water out of the colliery, in a bowk for the purpose of packing one of the pumps. They had finished their work on the pump, which was 88 yards from the mouth of the shaft, and both of them gave the signal to be hauled up. The signal was conveyed by a wire communicating with a knocker. Deceased pulled the signal, and when it was not attended to. Griffiths pulled the wire twice, and found it operating the knocker, but with the third pull he felt it give in his hand. Then something fell down the shaft and struck deceased on the head, so that he nearly fell out of the bowk. Griffiths pulled deceased back and shouted to the engine-driver. When they reached the surface deceased was uncon- scious. Griffiths said that he examined the knocker and found it in order on the morning of the accident. On the morning after the accident the knocker had completely disap- peared. and it was his opinion that it had come loose and, falling down,struck part of the brickwork, which fell upon the deceased. The signal wires were found hanging 20 yards down the pit, and three of the staples that held it in position were missing. He had never heard of a knocker coming loose before. James Fletcher, the winchman, said that he never heard the knocker, and hauled the bowk up when he heard the mechanic shouting from the bottom of the shaft. Dr. Bearne, house surgeon at the Infirmary, stated that when deceased was admitted he was unconscious. There was a wound on the head, and underneath it the skull was broken into eight pieces, parts being driven into the brain, which was severely lacerated. An operation was performed, and deceased re- gained consciousness, but died on Saturday morning last from exhaustion, consequent upon the injuries received. In his opinion Dr. Bearne said that a glancing blow from the knocker would have caused such injuries as those from which deceased died. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," stating that they were of opinion that the displacement of the knocker was the cause of the accident.

CARDIGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. The New Chairman. The R.w. Alderman William Griffiths, J.P., the newly-elected chairman of the Cardigan- shire County Council, is a native of Glam- organshire, having been born at Craigcefnyparc, near Clydach, Swansea. After the usual course of training for the Congregational ministry at the Carmarthen Presbyterian College, he came to Cardiganshire in the year 1883, in October of which year he was ordained pastor of the United Congregational Churches of Maeny- groes and Nanternis. New Quay, in succession to the late Rev. Thomas Rees, a powerful preacher, who had served the churches for a very long period, and resigned his ministry at a ripe old age. On the occasion of his ordina- tion each of the churches presented Mr Griffiths with a purse of gold, and a year later, charmed with his personality and powerful preaching, t united in presenting him with a very valuable collection of books. From the first vear of his ministerial life his influence has continued to increase, until to-day by reason of his un- wavering loyalty to high purpose and his invariably sound judgment his position is secure in the esteem and confidence of every- body. Seven years ago he carried out very great improvements in Maenygroes Chapel, which he extended considerably, completely refurnished in modern style, and lighted with acetylene gas, collecting most of the funds necessary for the work by direct personal effort. He led again in the matter of providing Maenygroes Church with a commodious vestry and chapel-house, both of which, together with coach-house and stables, have been completed long ago. These, with the solid and con- venient manse which the churches have erected for him at considerable cost, are a few of the many proofs of their splendid activity under his ministry and of the mutual affection and esteem subsisting between them. He has not, however, confined his ministry of good works within the sphere of hii pastorate. His was the leading hand in the establishment of the Congregational Sunday School Union of Central Cardiganshire, which originally including Maenygroes and Towyn Churches only, to-day embraces the whole of the churches within its district, and produces splendid results at the annual examinations. But Alderman Griffiths is not a minister of religion only he is also a, politician of great force and influence in his county. In the spring of 1895 he was elected member, and in 1900 alderman, of the Cardiganshire County Council, on which he has continuously served from the commencement with conspicuous ability and a strong sense of public duty. He represents the county on the West Wales Joint Counties Asylum Com- mittee, and also 011 the committee of the Cardiff University College. He has been a governor of the Aberavron County School since itsestablish- ment, and has rendered valuable service in several other public capacities. His strenuous life lias been, and is, a valuable asset to re- ligion, education, and. Liberalism in the county, and this year has received highly deserved re- cognition by his election to the chair of the County Council. It is to be hoped his life may be prolonged to a ripe old age to serve his adopted county in the future as he has done in the past, and the fact that after 25 years of mutual experience pastor and people are equally anxious to prolong the relationship in- definitely indicates that Liberalism, education, and religion will have at least one friend, staunch and true to the core, in the county for a considerable time to come.

PEMBROKE DOCK LIBERAL BAZAAR. Opened by Mrs Owen Philipps. A two days' bazaar, promoted by the Pem- broke Dock Liberal Club and the Pembroke Dock Liberal Ladies' Guild, was opened by Mrs Owen Philipps, wife of Mr Owen Philipps, M.P.. at the Market House, Pembroke Dock, on Tuesday afternoon. The bazaar was arranged with a view of reducing the debt of £ 850 on the new Liberal Club at Pembroke Dock, and the promoters expressed a hope that at least £ 300 would be raised as the result of the effort. Councillor Charles Young, mayor of Pem- broke, and president of the Executive Com- mittee of the club, delivered an address. Mrs Philipps formally declared the bazaar open, and was presented with a bouquet. The stall- holders wer -:— Industrial Stall No. 1—Mrs W. Grieve, Mrs C. Young (mayoress). Mrs W. C. Ivemy, Mrs King. Mrs Bonnell, and Miss Lloyd. Industrial Stall No. 2—Mrs Williams, Mrs lyemv, Mrs T. Thomas, Mrs C. John, and Mrs J. Phillips. Children's Garment Stall—Mrs T. Rees, Mrs D. John, Mrs E. T. Williams, and the Misses Mugford, Young, Gwyther, and Ivemy. Oriental Sttl]-X(,sdames J. Grieve, T. H. Edwards, W. Rohinson, R. Williams, J. Evans, W. Dobson, and Miss Laura Evans. Fine art needle-work stall-Mesdames G. Williams and C. Barnikel, and the Misses Grieve, Ida Williams, and P. Collins. Sweet, fruit, and flower stall-Misses Webb, Williams, Grieve. Morris, Coen3, and Price. Italian caft-ILLIses Cree, G. Edwards, and Hall. Fairy glen—Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Cook. Doll and fancy paper stall—Misses Leighton, Price, McDowall, L. Jenkins, Susie Jenkins, Aveston, and Gullum. Refreshment stall-Mesdames T. Davies, J. Eastlake, Thomas, T. Cozens, Prior, P. Francis, Merriman, W. Jenkins, Charles, Cole, James, Maynard, Sutton, and Miss Charles. Chinese tea gardens, under the management of Mesdames Williams, Picton, James, and J. Evans, and the Misses M. A. James, P. Philipps, L. Evans, A. Evans, K. Phillips, Dalby, L. Eynon, Cadwallader, F. James, Edwards, and others. Men's stall—Messrs C. Young, W. N. Grieve, D. John, J. Morgan, J. Lawrence, W. L. Silcox, T. J. Thomas, Paynter Francis, W. Phillips, J. H. Evans, Thomas Rees. Josiah Blake, W. C. Woods, and A. Smith. Plant and garden produce stall—Messrs T. Davies, W. Biggs, F. Gay, Thomas Morgans, Alfred Rogers, T. H. Stanton, Charles Evans, W. G. John, Thomas Rogers, and K. Thomas. Smokers' stall—Messrs T. H. Edwards, George Phillips, F. W. Merriman, E. G. Ban- croft, and W. C. Ivemy. Features of the bazaar were a monologue sketch entitled, "Impressions of a Country Smoking Cuncert," by Mr J. M. Humphreys and entertainments by The Smart Set," who included Miss F. Herbert, Miss 1. Herbert, Miss Powell, Messrs-S. Evans, A. Jenkins, G. Thomas. Mr A. E. Rees was the conductor, and Mrs A. E. Rees, A.L.C.M., accompanist. The principal officers of the club arc Coun- cillor C. Young (Mayor), piesident; Councillor W. N. Grieve, C.C.. Aldermen W. Smith and W. Phillips, and Messrs A. J. Adams, T. H. Edwards, and J. Codd, vice-presidents and Mr T. Rees, J.P., treasurer. Mrs J. Grieve is president of the Liberal Ladies' Guild, Mrs D. Dalby secretary, and Mrs Rees treasurer. As a souvenir of the bazaar the promoters issued a ho.)k containing all particulars con- cerning it, illustrated by reproductions of photo- graphic groups of all those associated in the management of it.

IN A PIT OF BOILING WATER. Ethel Mary Williams, two years old, daughter of David Williams, High-street, Cymmer,Porth, on Tuesday, was playing near the Cymmer Col. liery, when she fell into a pit seven feet deep". into which the exhaust pipe from one of the engines discharges hot water and steam. A man named Bateman attempted to rescue the child but failed, and then called the engine driver, George Davies, who suc- ceeded in reaching the child and extricating her from the pit. She was. however, terribly scalded and died within half an hour.

Cathedral Wedding. LARGE GATHERING AT LLANDAFF. Jones—Jones. The marriage was solemnised at Llandaff Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large and fashionable congrega- tion, of Mr Osman Carew Jones,youngestson of the late: Mr Benjamin George Jones and Mrs David Williams, Cumberland Lodge, Llandaff, and of Miss Dorothy G-wynne Jones, eldest daughter of Mr J. A. Jones, Ty Dyfrig, Llan- daff, of the firm of Watts, Watts and Co., Ltd., and a past president of Cardiff Chamber of Commerce. The scene in the Cathedral was a brilliant one; there were many beautiful dresses in addition to those worn by the bridal party, and amongst, the invited guests was a large number of prominent commercial and professional gentlemen. The service, which was fully choral, was impressively conducted by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, assisted by Canon Bucldey and the Rev. A. A. Mathews (cousin of the bride), Vicar of St. Paul's, New- port, and formerly of Swansea and Blaenavon. As the bridal party entered the Cathedral the hymn The voice that breathed o'er Eden was sung. Mr Tom Stratton, Carew, Newton, Pembroke- shire, was best man, and 'the groomsmen were Messrs Ralph Williams George Rowell, Rawarth, Philip Holdaway, Ivor Jones, and Jack Stratton. The bride, who was.,given away by her father, looked very pretty and distingue in a white satin charmeuse Princess robe, tunic skirt edged with silk fringe over panel of needle-run lace, corsage draped with lace and spray of orange blossoms, and yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon, square cut neck with pointed lace collar. Her exquisite Court train was edged round with chiffon roses and silver leaves, one corner being turned back with large chiffon bow and orange blossom. The bride wore her mother's Wedding veil over a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a lovely bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley, and white heather, the gift of tlfc bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Mariorie Jones (sister of the bride). Miss May Jones (sister of the bride- groom), Miss Gwynne Samuel (cousin of the bride). Miss Doris Raworth (London), and pretty little Miss Peggy Jones (niece of the bridegroom). The four elder bridesmaids wore charming Princess dresses of pink crepe de soic over pink silk, the skirts being made with paniers and braided panels, yokes of tucked net over silver tissue, with pmk French knots, and long tucked sleeves with oversleeves of soutache braiding on net. Their hats were of cream French straw, crowns of La. France roses with bands of tiny green leaves and bebe rosebuds, with bows and streamers of pink satin ribbon at the back. They carried bouquets of pink roses, which, with pearl and pendore brooches, were the gifts of the bride- groom. Little Miss Peggy Jones was in a dainty frock of tucked muslin and lace over pink silk, with ribbon sash, and she wore a drawn hat of pink nbbon and Valenciennes lace, with wreath of tiny rosebuds and leaves. She carried a posy of pink roses, and wore a pearl and peri- dore safety pm brooch, the gift of the bride- groom. The bride's mother was in a handsome; Princess robe of champagne satin, over which; was worn one of the new braided and embroi- ] dered black net sleeveless coats to hem 01. dress, edged with silk netted fringe, held tv' gether at the sides with chains of silk rings, long tight-fitting sleeves, and yoke of tucked chiffon, toque with black sequin net crown, trimmed with jet embroidery, with chou of tea roses and champagne osprey, and she carried a bouquet of Lady Roberts roses. The bride- groom's mother wore a beautiful dress of silver -i n, grey poplin, tucked vest and sleeves, stole of heavily embroidered black net edged with silk fringe, toque of Mack tulle with silver em- broidery brim and long grey ostrich feathers, and she carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Immediately after the marriage ceremony the Cathedral choir and congregation sang 0 per- fect love, aU human thought transcending," and the bridal party left the Cathedral to the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," finely played by the organist, Mr Beale. A largely-attended reception was subse- quently held at Ty Dyfrig, the residence of the bride's parents, and during the afternoon the newly-wedded couple, with the good wishes of a host of friends, left for London and the South Coast, where the honeymoon will be spent. s The bride's travelling dress was of pale blue cloth. the front of the skirt and corsage braided in soutache on net yoke of ivory lace, long sleeves laced on the outside of the arm with pale blue cords and tassels, over silver tissue and net. Her hat was of brown crinoline, the crown covered with dark foliage and shaded with pink roses and pale blue ribbon. The travelling cloak was of brown cloth lined with pale blue silk, trimmed with gold and brown embroidery cords and tassels. Amongst those who accepted invitations to the reception at Ty Dyfrig were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Alder- man and Mrs Lewis Morgan), Mr and Mrs Edgar WTatts, Mr Leonard Watts. Mr and Mrs Hugh WTatts, Mr John Duncan, Mr and Mrs North Lewis, Major W. E. Jones, Mr and Mrs Hallett, AIr and Mrs A. J. Griffiths, Mr and Mrs J. Frazer, Mr and Mrs Grigson, the Misses Grigson, Mr D. Gunn, Miss Forrest, Dr. and I Mrs Ensor, Mr and Mrs E. England. Mr and Mrs T. England, Mr and Mrs Alex. Duncan, Mr and Mrs Edward Dawson. Mr J. T. Duncan, Miss Duncan. Mr Norman Duncan, Mr .1 ack Duncan, Mr and Mrs Frank Duncan. Canon and Mrs Dav. Dr. MacCn-11 and Mrs MacCall, Mr and Mrs N". Brukewich. Mr and Mrs Selwyn Biggs, Mr and Mrs H. T. Box, Mrs H. Blessley, Mr and Mrs Ivor Bowen, Mrs Rudd, Dr. and Mrs T. Collins, Mr and Mrs Gordon Cory, Mr and Mrs Frank Charles, Mr and Mrs Cecil Davies, Colonel J. J. David. Mrs David, Dr. and Mrs E. B. Evans, Mr and Mrs T. England, Dr. and Mrs F. W. Evans, Mr and Mrs Henry Earl, the Misses Earl, Ctpt. T.O. Edwards and Mrs Edwards, Mr and Mrs Fred Ensor. Mr and Mrs Athol Gibson, Mr and Mrs Ted Griffiths, Mr and M.is Fred Gray, Mr and Mrs Douglas Gray, Mr and Mrs E. r, Handcock. Miss Handcock, Mr and Mrs Hold- away, Miss Holdaway, M" Sidney Haslam and Mrs Haslam, Mr A. L. Jones and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs W. Jones, Miss Jessie Jones, Mr and Mrs Trevor Jones, Mr and Mrs W. E. Jones, Miss Jenkins (Bristol), Mr and Mrs D. M. Lewis (Sidcup), Mr and Mrs Geo. Moore, Mr and Mrs Tom North, Mr and Mrs Pert wee, Mr Walter Pyman, Mrs Pyman, Mr and Mrs Frank Perry, Mr and Mrs Geo. Rowell, Mr and Mrs C. Riches, Mrs Rawarth. Miss Raworth,/Mr and Mrs Riches, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Robertson, Mr and Mrs E. S. Richards. Mr and Mrs W. Scott, Mr and Mrs A. Sheen, Mr and Mrs Shackell, Dr. and Mrs Timms, Mr and Mrs Franklen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Tateln, Mrs Williams 6$rvn Glas), the Misses Williams, Mr and Mis Sisbitt, Mr and Mrs Stranaghan, &c. The millinery worn by bride and brides- maids was supplied by Mesdames Rundle Yorath et Cic, 11, Charles-street, Cardiff. 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Coal Trade Outlook. STATEMENT BY MR J. WILSON, M.P. Mr John Wilson, M.P., in his monthly cir- cular to the Durham miners, refers to the diffi- culties over the Eight Hours Act. He observes that in the recent conference of the M.F-G.B. there was some difference of opinion as to who had the option of applying to put in force the clause which gave permission for the working of mines an extra hour per day on 60 days in the year. Did it rest with the employers or had the workmen an equal right to say whether or when the additional hour should be worked ? There was a fairly balanced opinion in the con- ference, but in his (Mr Wilson's) opinion those who contended that the option lay with the manager had the provision of the Act on their side. Of course it might, be said that the work- men could refuse. That was admitted in respect of that or any other Act of Parliament if they were willing to face the consequences. The conference resolved to instruct each dis- trict to decline to accept any reduction of wages demanded by the owners consequent;on the coming into operation of the Act. That resolution was definite enough. There was no arrangement to be left to a district. The rules which gave the sole responsibility in disputes to their own committee and Federation Board were a dead letter. He was finding no fault, but was simply pointing out the situation. A few weeks would decide whether there would be trouble, for the Act came into force on July 1st. As far as Durham and Northumberland were concerned they had till January 1st, 1910, but no matter where the reduction might take place the quarrel would he theirs in J uly. SCOTCH COAL BOARD TO GO. The Scottish Coal owners' Association meet- ing at Glasgow on Monday afternoon decided to withdraw from the Conciliation Board and to take steps to enforce the proposed reduc- tion of miners' wages. Nearly 80,000 miners are involved. The Conciliation Board had failed to agree upon the owners' claim for, a reduction of wages by 121 per cent., and the miners' representatives baa insisted on main- taining the minimum of 6s per day, rejecting the proposal to appoint a neutral jchairman. The coalowners on Monday decided that the miners' action gave thein no alternative but to give notice terminating the Conciliation Board. They also decided that the state of trade rendered a substantial reduction of miners' wages imperative. Determination of the Owners. A Glasgow correspondent telegraphs that the Scotch coal mining dispute has reached an acute stage, and a crisis may be precipitated without delay. The masters will formally meet and dissolve the Conciliation Board, and post notices of a reduction of 12 £ per cent. in wages. This the men will assuredly resist, with an inevitable strike of 100,000 miners. The Scotch miners' leaders have left for Berlin to put the position before the British, American, and Continental delegation. Another message states that important de- velopments are expected soon. Owners have defined their position, and are completing pre- liniinary arrangements for enforcing a reduc- tion of wages by 121 per cent. Matters are complicated for the miners, as the majority of their principal leaders arc on the Continent at the International Conference. Immediately on their return it is anticipated definite steps will be taken to maintain the present rate of wages, 6s per day, which the miners contend should be their minimum. Eighty thousand Scottish miners are concerned in the dispute.

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I Land for All. HOW TO WORK THE ACT. Councillor T. W. David's Proposal. The Small Holdings Act has not been the success anticipated, for various reasons that need not now be discussed and in Glamorgan- shire, in particular, there has been much dis- satisfaction. Councillor T. W. David, whose efforts on behalf of all interested in. or asso- ciated with, farming, are well known and recognised in the county, has been making every endeavour to find a speedy and satis- factory working of the Act. At the meeting the other day of the Glamorgan Small Hold- ings Committee, Councillor David suggested that they should reconstitute, where possible and practicable, the small holdings that once existed in such large numbers in the county. It was within the knowledge of all of them, he said, that there were small holdings once existing in almost every parish in the county these had been merged in the larger holdings and it had occurred to him that they could not possibly do better than reconstitute these old holdings. Councillor David added that it seemed to him that it would be less inconvenient to proceed on those lines. and they would at once bring into being probably some hundreds of small holdings, and thus go a long way towards satisfying the demand in the county. Steps are now being taken by the Land Sub-Committee to carry out this eminently practical suggestion. Seen yesterday by a representative of this journal with reference to the situation. Coun- cillor David said that in administering this Act, and for the matter of that of any Act, the principle to be observed was that, in popular phrase, of the line of least reistance. In other words, that care should be taken that no one class should be sacrificed to another. As most people are aware, said Mr David, many small holdings in Glamorganshire, as elsewhere, have been merged in larger holdings that, is to say, farms have swallowed up adjacent fields. In- stances can be found in almost every parish. My proposal is," he continued, that inquiry should be instituted and information as to the submerged holdings gained from tithe and other maps and from local sources. Thus the existence and whereabouts of these holdings will be discovered, and it will be seen how far they can be reconstituted. My proposal would certainly inflict no hardship-it would simply take from the farmer what was not part of his original holding but what had been merged into the holding. I may say that the proposal is very enthusiastically received-it is. at least, a definite line of action. I am satisfied," Coun- cillor David concluded, that the proposal would solve many difficulties, and would pro- vide what the Act is intended to give."

TEMPLE DANCERS ABOLISHED. The action of the Mysore Government in ex- cluding the dancing girls known as Devadasis I from their customary participation in the ritual [ of temple services, says the Times of India," is a remarkable advance in the name of humanity. The repulsive and detestable sys- tem by which girls, through dedication to the service of gods, become obliged to eat the bread of infamy and earn the wage of shame is widespread in India. Three years ago a number of enlightened members of the Hindu community memorial- ised the Bombay Government to suppress the custom by which girls are thus dedicated under the name of Muralis in certain temples in the Presidency. But it was found impossible to take action, for though enlightened Hindu opinion in all pai ts where the practice ob- tained condemned it, Government were univer- sally advised against interference with a system which had its origin in piety and is still re- garded by masses of the people as having the sanctior of their religion. Here lay a difficulty in the way of reform which it was impossible for the Government of Bombay to overcome. Mysore has been able to take the first step towards better things. The fact should be an encouraging sign to those wtio are striving for the uplifting ot the people.

RINKING IN THE ROAD. A Pontypridd Pastime. Some amusement was caused at Pontypridd on Wednesday during the hearing of a case of jostling in the street against Jas. Gaze, confec- tioner, Pontvpriddl The evidence of P C. Bates was that defendant had a pair of roller skates, and was zig-zagging in the main street and bumping against people. When spoken to, Gaze said he had as much right on the road as a cyclist.—Mr James Roberts. J.P. How many wheels have the skates ?—The officer Four.— Mr Roberts Then he must have thought he had as much right as a motor-car. (Laughter.) Is this man advertising the new pastime ?— Mr David Rees i who represented defendant) It is a craze now.—The officer added that two other young men who were with defendant were engaged in nicking him up when he fell." (Laughter.) T. P. Jenkins: Was 1\ the zig-zagging done artistically or accident- ally? (Laughter.)—Mr Rees He was practis- ing, I think.—The defence was that Gaze did 1 not bump against anybody, and upon a pro- mise by defendant not to indulge in the pas- time again the case was dismissed.

MONMOUTHSHIRE BAPTISTS AT BLAINA. Rev. D. Hussey Appointed Secretary. The annual meetings of the Monmouthshire Baptist Association were held at Salem Church, Blaina. on Tuesday, Alderman W. Thomas, J.P., Aberbeeg, presiding over a large attend- ance of delegates. A letter was read from the Rev. H. Harris, Treherbert, in connection with 1 he proposed memorial to the late Rev. David Williams, Llandilo Fach, the well-known hymnologist. It was decided to recommend the churches to support the movement. Qn the recommendation of the Temperance Com- mittee it was decided to ask all Sunday school superintendents, teachers, and precentors to sign the pledge, and that pledge books should be kept in every church. The secretary reported that there were 14,562 members in the association, 102 Sunday schools, with 20,757 scholars, and 1.446 teachers. The Rev. J. M. Jones, Newbridge, was ap- pointed chairman of the association for the ensuing year, and Mr Ll. Thomas, Brynmawr, was elected vice-president. In his valedictory address Alderman W. Thomas dealt with the position of Baptists in relation to the questions of the day," in the course of which he said that materialism was rampant, permeating all classes of society, so much so that some are even fearing that the pillars, which to their fathers, appeared im- pregnable, were shaking and tottering to their very foundations and that fear did not tend to the health on the future well being, of the church or of the nation. The Baptists had always stood for liberty of thought.. Their proud boast was that although persecuted, the Baptists had never been the persecutors. Socially, things seemed to be in a turmoil. The talk was not of mending or reforming, but of upheavals, of tearing up by the roots and ending the present order of things. While they all certainly wanted a better state of things, they also wanted to know and see the material out of which the New Jerusalem was to be constructed before they destroyed the present. Baptists were anxious to see the housing and the land questions brought into line with that which was the best and highest in the community and to see the removal of hindrances to morality. It 'n would be a happy day for the land when all men would be as ready for responsibility as for their rights. The denomination should be as one man in opposition to the drink traffic. While deploring the action of the Lords in rejecting the Licensing Bill, they (the Bap- tists) hailed with delight the somewhat healing value of the new Budget. It was a fine ex- pression of the trend of opinion in the Liberal ranks, embodying in its proposals the spirit and temper of the historic Baptist faith. In the conflict between the Lords and the Com- mons the Baptists should be found in the fore- front of the battle against oppression and wrong. The chairman then dwelt upon the education and Disestablishment questions. On the motion of the Rev. J. M. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Alderman Thomas for his address. The application of Salem Church, Blaina, to ordain Mr John Davies was granted, as also was a similar application from Ebenezer Church, Abertillery, with respect to Mr Charles Box. The Revs. Richard Rees, Victoria, and J. O. Hughes, Cwm, were received as members of the association. A letter of transfer to the Glamorganshire and Carmarthen English Bap- tist Association was given to the Rev. J. J. Young, formerly of Cwm and now of Blaen- garw. Resolutions in support of the Disestab- lishment Bill. Lord's Day observance, peace conference, denouncing the Congo atroci- ties, and congratulating the Chancellor of the Exchequer upon the Budget were passed. The question of the appointment of a secretary in succession to the Rev. John Williams, Bryn- mawr, was considered. The committee ap- pointed to deal with the secretarial scheme, reported that Mr W. J. Fox, Newbridge, had subscribed £ 50 to form the nucleus of the fund for the payment of the secretary's salary and expenses. The committee, recommended that the Rev. D. Hussey, Carmel, Sirhowy, be appointed secretary of the association at a salary of £150 a year, and. on the motion of the Rev. D. Howell Jones, Llanhilleth, seconded by Mr A. E. H. Benson, Cross Keys, Mr Hussey was unanimously appointed secretary. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr Llewelyn Thomas, who has acted as secretary for the past nine months, the secretaryship committee, and Mr W. J. Fox, Newbridge. Association's New Secretary. The IR-v. David Hussey. the new secretary of the Monmouthshire Baptist Association, is a native of Cwmavon, Glamorganshire, and as a youth worshipped at Penuel Church. Cwmavon. He commenced to preach at Bethania, Neath, under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. Benjamin Evans. He entered Haverfordwest. College in 1874, and after having gone through the collegiate course he became pastor of Llangan Church, Pem. In 1889 Rev. D. HUSSEY. (Photo, by Cuthbert, Abertillery. he accepted the pastorate of the church at Milford Haven, and stayed there for about, ten years, and in 1890 he became nastor of the Ebenezer Church, Abertillery. Mr Hussey, in 1896, accepted the invitation of the Baptist Union of Wales to become a missionary under its Forward Movement scheme. During the time that he was the missionary Mr Hussey organised new churches at Lampeter, Ca-erau (Maesteg), Llanharran, Cadoxton Moors (Barry), Barry Island, and Weston Hill. Barry Dock. He resigned the position in 1904, and became paster of Carmel Church, Sirhowy, which position he will resign in order to take up his new secretarial duties.

MR EDWARD STEER, J.P. HIGH SHERIFF OF MONMOUTHSHIRE. Mr Edward Steer, J.P., who now enters upon his year of office as the High Sheriff of Monmouthshire, is the second son of the late Mr Charles Steer, of Stoke Newington, who married Martha, elder daughter of Mr John Sutton NettVefold, of Highgate, Middlesex. Mr Edward Steer married a daughter of the late Mr Thomas Pemberton, of Heathfeald HaD, Handsworth. Staffordshire. He is re- garded as an authority in the iron and steel trade, and laid out the Castle Steelworks I I- Mr EDWARD STEER, J.P. at Rogerstone, where he is at present engaged as managing director. He is also a director of Messrs Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds, Limited, and is associated with other commercial undertakings at Newport and Monmouthshire. Since 1886 he has resided at the Woodlands, Malpas, which he purchased from the late Mr L. A. Homfray. He is of a retiring disposition and takes little part in public life. He was for some years a member of the Monmouthshire County Council, and did some good. work on the Council's committees. He is a Conservative and Tariff Reformer. He has appointed Councillor John Moxon, solicitor, Newport, as Under-Sheriff.

PERILS OF THE MINE. William Henry Cooke (20), an engine driver, of Railway-terrace, Llantwit Vardre, died in Cardiff Infirmary on Sattirdav as a result, it is believed, of injuries sustained in an accidcnt some nine weeks previously. Deceased was employed in the Ystradbarwig Colliery, Llan- twit Vardre, and was repairing pumps with the mechanic, Mr Edward Griffiths, in the pit on March 28th. Having completed the work, they gave the signal to ascend. While Cooke was giving the signal something fell down the shaft and struck him upon the head. rendering him unconscious, and inflicting a laige wound upon the centre of the head. Dr. W. Davies. of Llantrisant, was sent for, and after dressing the wound he ordered the injured man's re- moval to Cardiff Infirmary, where he died as stated.

On Wednesday morning Mrs Edith Wil- liams, who kept a shop at. Pentreguinca-road, Swansea, was found dead on a sofa in her house. She had for some time been in poor ) health.

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Cage Runs Wild. 20 MEN'S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. A serious mishap occurred at the Tirpentarys Colliery. Pontypool, on Saturday. By some means yet unknown, the cage ran wildly down the shaft, and, as a result of the impact at the bottom, three men were more or less seriously injured. The accident occurred early in the morning during the operation of lowering the men for the day shift. Whilst one of the double-decker cages, which has not been installed for more than a few months, was being lowered, a key in the valve gear of the winding engine became loosened, and the cage was sent to the bottom with terrific impetus. The cage carried 20 men, 10 on each deck, but, fortunately, only three received severe injuries. Their names were Charles Millett (23), Machine-meadow, Pontnewynydd, broken thig William Barnes (34), Penywain-street, Pontypool, fractured leg and Edward Tibbs (281, Waenfelin, injured knee. The first two were removed to the Ponty- pool and District Hospital in an ambulance, and the other to his home, whilst the remain ing 17 men escaped practically unhurt, though were much scared by the sharp impact. Most of them proceeded to their work. Mr Godfrey James, the manager of the colliery, when seen by our reporter, said that the accident was by no means a serious one, and that the winding operations were resumed in ten minutes. He said that what had really happened was what was called a little over- winding. not at all an uncommon occurrence, though in this case the cage came rather sharply in contact with the bottom of the shaft, and the occupants were considerably shaken. Edwin Gibbs, one of the injured men, seen by our representative at his home in Fowler- street, described the accident, and said that he was standing about the middle of the cage, and felt a swing, and then the cage dropped like a shot to the bottom. A.s far as he could say, the bond was about six yards from the bottom, and when it came to a stop they were all thrown down by the impact and scrambled out as best they could. Ludwig Prothero, also of Fowler-street, a collier lad, who was in the cage, gave a similar account. He said that several men complained of injuries to the knees.

ACCOSTED AND MENACED. Merthyr Man Committed for Trial. C. Haggertv, labourer, was charged at Mer- thyr on Tuesday with assaulting Mathew Ash- field with intent to rob him. Ashfield was going along Bethesda-Street, Merthyr, on Saturday night, when he met the prisoner, whom ho knew, and the following dialogue was said to have taken place between them Look here," said the prisoner, 1 want some money from you," You will have no money from me," said Ashfield. Are you not going to give me 2d for a pint "asked the prisoner. Ash- field replied. You must work for your money." The prisoner thereupon, it is alleged, got hold of Ashtield and hekl his fist in his tace. and was about to strike him, when an accomplice pushed him from behind. Ashfield got clear and ran aw-i v, being followed, he said, by the two men, who failed to overtake him. When formally rharged to-day all the prisoner said was, I was drunk, sir." lie was committed to the (Quarter Sessions.

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