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Snatntg* flcftettfcc. TLAS pUROTSHDJG pOMPANY (LIMITED). THE GOAL OF TO-DAY. THE STARTING STONE TO-MORROW. We never res" on our oars, bat we are con- tinually studying our patrons. Our aim is to supply our customers with a first-class article at. the lowest possible pnce. XOTTS MANUFACTuRE most of the goods we sell; therefore, we can guarantee them What goods we don't make we buy at the BEST MARKETS, and goods well —— bought are half sold. JOINING-BOOM SUITES From £50 to JB5. We keep no rubbish. DRAWING-ROOM SUITES -*— From £50 to JE5. No Rubbish kept. jyOTICE.—We are the Sole Proprietors of Samuel's Pateat Clamp, which is fitted on oar chairs. This keeps them arm and rigid; no giving way at the back. NO OTHER FIRM MAY USE THESE CLAMPS, BEDROOM SUN^S From £10 down to JE3 5s. NO RUBBISH KEPT. BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES CARPETS LINOLEUMS. KITCHEN FURNITURE, OFFICE FURNITURE. All Kinds of Furniture and Housebqld Requisites. PIANOS AND MUSJCAL INSTRUMENTS. All at the Loweot Possible Prices. NO RUBBISH KEPT. Deal with 118 Direct, either by Calling or by Letter. WE EMPLOY NO AGENTS OR TRAVELLERS. WE PAY NO COMMISSION. That, instead of Paying Large Commissions to Agents. averaging about 20 per cent., which the Buyer has indirectly to Pay. SAYS IT BY DEALING DIRECT WITH US. NO MIDDLEMEN'S PROFIT. YOU GET GOOD VALUE. Don't be Guided by Misleading Advertisements, with Cheap and Nasty Goods. QUALITY IS THE TRUE TEST OF CHEAP- NESS. RUBBISH IS DEAR AT ANY PRICE. EASY pAYMENTS. Purchasers to whom it may be more conve- nient to Bay on Easy Terms will be supplied by us at the Lowest Possible Price. Our Re-payments are far below any other flfm in Wales; in fact, we generally arrange Terms to suit our Customers' Convenience. YOU OAN SELECT FROM .A STOCK OF OVEB £50,COO A LARGE AND NEW STOCK OF MATT, CARTS AND PERAMBULATORS. All Goods Delivered Free Within 100 Miles ALL GOODS WARRANTED. CATALOGUES FREE ON APPLICATION. NOTE THE ADDRESS TLAS J?UK>7ISHING COMPl Y, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAYES JJUILMNOS, CARDIFF. AND AT LONDON. Kern!ck's VEGETABLE PILLS Are easy to Swallow, being Very Small, and are a proved remedy for Headaches, Liver and Stomach Troubles, Dyspepsia, Constipation and all kindred complaints; also Rheumatism and Tic. Taken in time, they will break up a Cold, Prevent Influenza or La Grippe, Check Fever, Regulate the Func- tions of the Body, and CURE SICK HEADACHES., Of aU Chemists, Ac., in 7d., 13d., and j 2a. 9d. boxes; or direct of KERNICK and SON (Limited), Cardiff. WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. JJEEUHAM'S pILLS JJEECHAM'S pILLS TOEECHAMS PILLS Cure Bilious and Nerrom Diaord-. T>EECHAM'S PILLS Cure Stomachic Troobles, such as Indigestion Want of Appetite, Dy. pepsia. Fulness after Meals, Yomit- ing, Sickness at the Stomach, Ac. TVEECHAM'S PILLS Cure Restlessness and Insomnia, and give sound and refreshing sleep. TVEECHAM'S PILLS • Cui" Constipation aad Sick Head- ache TOEECHAM'S PILLS —* Ensure Proper Assimilation of Food. TVEECHAM'S PILLS Arouse Sluggish and Torpid Livers and Dispel Bie. "OEECHAM'S PILLS Are suitable for both young and old. BEECHAM'S PILLS Will make you look well, feel well. and keep well. EEOHAMS PILLS Remove Wind and Pain in the Stomach. "BFWFTFF A ITS PILLS Ax1 sold everywhere in boxes. 1.. lid. and 2a. 9d., containing 56 and 166 Popular Songs, with Music. "EVENING EXPRESS- SERIES. The "Evening Express" has published the fol- lowing IOn on the dates named:— "Victoria" February 1 Eileen, My Queen" February 6 "By the Silver Sea." February 13 **H»n I Understood" February 20 Are We to Part Like ThM" February 22 John Ball's Little Khaki Coon" February 25 m Joe Anderson. My Joe February 27 ~Good-night, Daddy" March 4 One Always Loves You and that One's Me March 6 Back ■ ambers of the "Evening Express" containing these songs may (for the present) obtained at one penny each. FOR THE PIPE THREE NUNS TOBACCO NONE NICElt-Ioz, 28Z, 4ez SOLD EVEKTWHEBB. .1..& F. BELL, Ltd., QLASMW eIMi9 DCJRT COTJOH—STSJI J DO COUG-H—USE There is absolutely no remedy so speedy and effectual. One Lozenge alonj relief; can be taken by tlie most dalkate. 01 JgnBATl»G'S COUGH XtOZBTCXS. y BATXIKKS CXWOT LOZEH0E& ■JRHATOREPS COTJQH LOZBNOBS. H yoa cannot sleep for coughing, one Heating's Lozenge will set 70a rigfa^. Any doctor will tell yon tbey JJ-KMLRXY UJTBIVAXMU). t X7XrBZVAXLSl>. k|" TTTBBI»Y XnBTBlVAXiZ*Bl>. free on reeeipt at stamps, from ))tt5int bbrtØt. .J".¿  HL-B    F*  B  <E"   S B  San   g   PHOSFERINE The Greatest of all Tonics. A SURE REMEDY FOR DISEASES OF THE Allftt WA BLOOD AND NERVES. If the Course of Treatment Prescribed by your Doctor Fails to relieve the Debility, Nervous Weakness, Anaemia, Digestive Disorders, Brain Languor, Sleeplessness, Biliousness, Nausea, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, or Sciatica, that Plagues your Life, Try PH OS- FERINE, which Often Succeeds where the Great Health Specialists Fail. If you find the course of treatment preser ibed by your medical adviser doea not relieve you of the blood and nerve disorder you may suffer from, why not give PHOSFEBINE a trial? One bottle of it will not cost nearly so much as a visit to or from the most inexpen- sive doctor. We have letters from former sufferers, declarirg tha.t they had been treated by some of the most eminent physicians in the land, but secured no relief until they took PHOSFEBINE. The writers of some of these letters are wealthy, and had spent no end of time and money in visiting the various health resorts, and in undergoing treatment by famous specialists, but the few pence they subsequently expended in the purchase of a bottle of PHOSFEBINE brought far better results in the way of purified and enriched blood, cleansed and strengthened nerves, and generally restored health than all the money they had previously expended. Now, we want to include you among the many thousands of those who hare derived benefit from using PHOSR, FRINE. If you are a town-dweller, brain-worker, or are engaged in sedentary pursuits you can not convince ua that you do not suffer from rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, debility, brain languor, headache, biliousness, nanaea, sleeplessness, or some other nerve or blood disorder, You may hava been out of sorts so long that you have forgotten, and, henoe, do not know what it is to be in really sound health. Now just try one bottle of PHOSFERINE and see. If you have no particular malady to be dispelled by PHOSFERllfE, you will find that the increased energy, improved appetite, and better spirits more than re-pay the trifling sum a bottle of PHOSFERINE costs. ROYAL COMMANDS. Phosferine enjoys the distinguished honour of haying received commands frem MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY. H.I.M. the Empress of Russia. H.M. the King of Greece. R.M. the Queen of Roumania. H.I.M. tiie Dowager Empress of Buasia, H.LH. the Grand Duchess Olga of Ruaffift. H.R.H. the Crown Princess of Roumania. H.I.H, tha Grand Duchess Serge of Bussia. H.I.H. the Grand Duchesa Xenia of Russia. And the Principal Royalty and Aristocracy throughout the world. Proprietors: ASHTON & PARSONS (Ltd.), 17, Farringdan-ro^d, London, E.O, Bottles. 14i. 2/9. and 4/6. Post free, 1/3, 3/ aad 4/9. Sold by all Chemists, Meres, As. The 2/9 size contains nearly four times the 1/li ii»e, TAKE AND ONE IN OP TEN MINX^TBS THE DOCTOR WAS RIG H Yes, narse. it is an undoubted fact that SANDERS' NERVE PILLS are an in. valuable spring remedy; they fortify the system against the various sudden changewof the season. SANDERS' NERVE PILLS are a sure oure for all Nervous Dis- orders, Drowsiness, Rheumatism. Ac.; they create an appetite, strengthen the whole body, because they enrich, vitalise and purify the blood, brace up the vital forces, and produce a delight- ful Bense of buoyancy. Of all Chemists, Is. lid. and 2a. 9., or post free from SANDERS, Chemist. 47, QUEEN.sTREET. Cardiff. Wholesale Agouts;-Newbery; Butler and Orispe. e8964 EVERY DESIGN OF ARTIFICIAL HAIR FOR FASHION, CONVENIENCE, OR NECESSITY, MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES, OR MAY BE SELECTED FROM STOCK AT ROBERT LANE'S, JJAIRDRESSER AND W.GMAKER, 3, D LTKE-STREET, QARDEFF. _=4 rpUDOR W S' jOATKJQ jJALSAty OF HONEY IS THK BEST FOR COUGHS, COLDS, &0. A CERTAIN CUBE! Oh! dror me, I forgot to give TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY to my chil- Iren before they retired to bed. I am certain they will COUGH ALL NIGHT WITHOUT IT There is nothing on the face of the earth equal to it; thoroughly up-to-date." In this damp and changeable climate coughs and colds are almost certain at some tinu during the winter to visit every household in the land. It would, therefore, seem only a wise precantion to keep on hand a bottle of TUI)OR WILLIAMS BALSAM OF HONEY ready for immediate use. Pleasant, soothing, healing, and a splendid tonic, it is certainly without an equal for the prevention and cure of troublesome congli3 and in all throat and iung affections. Moreover, it does what no simple cough remedy will do-it promotes appe- tite. aids digestion, increases weight, and builds up the health and strength generally. It contains no opiate or other narcotic, and it perfectly safe even for the youngest infants. We are constantly receiving reports from all parts of the kingdom attesting its remarkable power to relieve and cure troublesome conghs. It is prescribed by the medical profeeeion, and used in the leading hospitals. BALSAM OF HONEY oentaina PURE WELSH HONEY and an eemnot of the purest and most efficacious Herbs, on the Hills of Wales, being gathered in tb proper season, when their virtues are in full perfection. A GENTLEMAN REWARKS- I feel it my duty to inform you that I have been using your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey in my family, which is a large one, for many years. and have proved its great value, having used nothing else for Cough during Measles, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis, and can highly recommend it to all parents foi sach complaints. BALSAM OF HONEY AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL BAZAAR. When it was decided to have a Welsh Stall at the National Bazaar in aid of the sufferers by the War, Mr. D. Tndor Williams offered the hon. secretary, Arthur J. Cooke, Esq., a. case of Balsam of Honey, which was gratefully accepted. The Balsam found a ready sale amongst the Royalty and nobility who patronised the basaar. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE. TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSVM OF HONEY. SO MANY IMITATIONS AND FRAUD. Sold bv all Chemists and Stores in Is.. 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. bottiee. Sample bottles sent (poet paid) for Is. 3d., 3a., jand 5s.. from the inventor. D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, L.S.D.W. emm" AMICAL, HALL. ABERDARS. DAISY CYCLES Aire still the popular local mount. For finish, speed, and neat design they cannot be excelled. One Grade only in Daisy Cycles—highest obt-ain- able. Holders of the 10, 25, and 50 Miles Welsh Championships in 1900. Largest House in the i Principality for Plating, Enamelling, and Lining. Ca-reful attention given to any make Cyole sent to our works for repairs. Experienced engineers kept for repairs to Motor Cars, Quadricycles, and Tricycles. Agent for the Genome De Dion Motor. Write for Catalogue. Nat. Tel. 338. AYLIFFE AND SONS, Daisy Cycle A Motor Works, Cardiff & Newport. eBS96 MANUFACTURER, HORSFORTH, OFFERS ma OWN GOODS DIRECT from (be &COM at MILL PRICES, iz. Serges. Fancies. Cashmeres. Biecm, Meltons. Mantle Ctoths. Patterns sent free on application. Daisy Cycle A Motor Works, Cardiff & Newport. e8896 MANUFACTURER, HORSFORTH, OFFERS ma OWN GOODS DIRECT from (be &COM at MILL PRICES, iz. Serges. Fancies, Cashmeres. Biecm, Meltons. Mantle Ctoths. Patterns sent free on application. Save ail intermediate profit. Special Lot of Dum Melbsu, all Asde*. at Lgar yard. FEDERATION. -FEDERATION. • Wo witness in tu World Science the comprehensive fede ration of Nature's helpa and aids of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTEP.04 GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS Here we have Sarsaparilla, Gentian, Bttrdock, Lavender. Dandelion, Saffron, and Quinine —all brought together, and each for those particular properties wanted to make perfect the re qui rem en ts for remedying human suffering arising from WEAKNESS. I SLEEPLESSNESS. NERVOUSNESS, I INFLUENZA, INDIGESTION. I CHEST AFFECTIONS. LOW SPIRITS. 1 LIVER COMPLAINTS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. This Preparation is strongly and confidently recommended. Note the name "Gwilym Evans" on the label, stamp, and bottle, without which none are genuine. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in bottles, 2s. 9d. and 4a. 6d. each, or will be sent direct, carriage free, by THE SOLE PROPRIETORS: THE QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). LLANELLY. Sooth Wales. etc R. J. HEiTH AND SONS, 76, QUEEN STREET, (^ARDIFF (CORNER OF CHARLES-STREET), LARGEST SALOON IN WALES. MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF JMANOFORTES AND QRGANS BY ALL MAKERS. SOLE AGENTS FOR BROADWOOD, SCHIEDMAYER, WALDEMAR, and CROWN PIANOS. ANGELUS PIANO PLAYERS AND SYMPHONY SELF-PLAYING ORGANS. LONDON STOUE PRICE3 FOR CASH OB EASY TERMS. Repairs in all Branches by Skilled Workmen. Estimates and Catalogues Post Free on Application Nat. Telephone: Cardiff, 01.199. 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Family Notices
Btrtf]#, JMarriagts; & J)tatbs. ,r DEATHS. WILLIAMS.—On the 8th inat., at 13, Ninian- roa-d, Cardiff, late of Tylorstown, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Henry Williams, aged 44 years. Funeral will leave house at twelve noon Wednesday for Treorky, per T.Y.R. Friends kindly accept this the only intima- tion. sustne" ourrso"4I
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STERILIZED MI LK. ASTOUNDING FACT! I THE HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES declare that if STERILIZED MILK WERE CONSUMED the mortality in the large towns would DECREASE VERY CONSIDERABLY. A NECESSITY TO ALL. NO CHEMICALS OR OTHER PREPARATIONS WHATEVER ARE ADDED TO THE MILK. which is delivered to the Consumer in a state of ABSOLUTE PURITY. CARDIFF MILK SUPPLY, CASTLEROAD. ROATH. CARDIFF. Nat. Tel. 475. Tel. address: "LACTUS." eB683
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Comments and Criticisms. BY "COCHFARF." Such a good Conservative as Dr. J. Ll. Treharne, J.P., must have rubbed his eyes this Efcerning if he chanced to read Mr. A. C. Fox-Davies's letter on the movement in fscvo-ur of getting Wales represented upon the Royal Arms. It is an old trick to drag the red-herring of a "political move" across the path of a movement when its opponents have reason to think it likely to be success- ful. Mr. Fox-Davies, however, has done more to accelerate the movement than any- thing that has occurred since its inception. I have no doubt that King Edward will be duly impressed by Mr. Davies's patron- ising attitude towards him in the last paragraph of his letter, although the com- pliment intended to our Sovereign by writing that "his good taste and historical knowledge are likely to save us" (that is, Mr. Fox-Davies and those who are as splenetic as himself) from such an abor- tion is muoh discounted when Mr. Daviea further expresses a fear lest the well- known good nature of the King should be imposed upon"! Happy King to have such a guardian of his prerogatives among his subjects. The movement so far has been exceptionally successful, and it requires only a few more letters such as that of Mr. Davies to become an accom- plished fact. We are to have a one and ninepenny rate in Oardiff for the coming half-year, which means that the Cardiff Corporation is determined to pay as it goes. If this had always been done there would not be a one and ninepenny rate made yesterday. In individual conoerns we know that putting off the evil day is only adding to an evil that will have to be met sooner or later, and as there is no prospect of trade being better next winter than the present one, then why defer our financial respon- sibilities until another and certainly more favourable time? Ratepayers should bear in mind that at least one shilling and fivepence halfpenny in the pound per year has to be paid by the Cardiff Corporation by statutory obli- gation, and in a way that does not give it any discretion in the expenditure. These are the rates paid to the school board, technical instruction committee, interme- diate education committee, museum com- mittee, and the library committee, but that sum is included in the total rate that is criticised so frequently. This should be borne in mind, I think, when attention is called to our increasing rate, for the corpo- ration has no more power to vary these items than any other ratepayer in the town. Brave men are always interesting, apart from anything they may have done to deserve that proud distinction, and this was exemplified by Mr. C. W. Brown, chief officer of the/steamer Gladys, when he stood forward to receive the bronze medal and certificate of the Royal Humane Society from the hands of the Mayor of Cardiff yesterday. Mr. Brown appeared an embodiment of the British characteris- tic of pluck and coolness under difficulties, and his speech of thaftks—well, there was no speech—Mr. Brown almost failed to speak. He managed to spell out, so to speak, the words, "rd rather save another life than make a speech." What could the most eloquent say as an improvement upon those words ? The Cardiff Town Council cannot be charged with rushing its business if pro- longed sitting,3 of that body are to be con- sidered synonymous with mature delibera- tion, for yesterday's meeting lasted over seven hours and a half. There can be no doubt that the debates upon some of the subjects that were under consideration were far more business-like and to the point than is often the case at those meet- ings; therefore, there did not appear to be the same amount of impatience with the business as is witnessed when frivolous and unnecessary prolongations of discussion are in evidence. It is to be hoped that further amendment in the same direction will be maintained at future meetings. Councillor Morgan Thomas very pro- perly brought to the notice of the meeting a rumour that is current in the town that a "bungle" has occurred in the carrying out of the new tramway line in Cathedral- road, for by that means the necessary in- formation is obtained to answer such rumours. Publio men have a very serious grievance with certain ratepayers who fly to their representatives with all kinds of wild rumours, but when such ratepayers are asked to place tangible evidence in our hands they hurriedly shirk so obvious a duty. It is fair for us to be placed in possession of reliable evidence when asked to make serious charges against corpora- tion employes and officials, but almost in- variably this necessary assistance is denied the members of the council. Ex parte in- formation should not prevail at a council any more than in a court of law. I trust that Miss M. A. Harries will find some means of publishing in extenso the valuable address delivered by her on Satur- day last to the Cardiff Teachers' Associa- tion on The Social Status of the Primary Teacher." The statement made by Miss Harries that unqualified teachers were admitted, and that there was a decrease in the number of young people who sought teaching as a profession, is not re-assuring. It can safely be said, "Like teachers like' schplaca*? and if any class prejudice exist j against school teachers, then we have much to learn as to our duty towards the most useful people of our generation. So long as children are encouraged to regard their teachers simply as necessary evils, and not as their benefactors, so long will all our labours for education be disappoint- ing. When shall we be rid of the miserable caste that obtains in so-called society? Miss Harries's request that teachers should be regarded as. and placed upon the same basis as, Civil servants is a modest and reasonable one, and whoever fails to help to that end will fail to act a sensible part. The justices sitting at Colwyn Bay Police-court are reported to have made very strong comments upon an application for an exemption order under the new Vaccination Act, and ultimately declined to grant the order asked for. It is a "itv that magistrates do not learn that it is their duty to administer the law, and not to make unfavourable speeches to people who make applications in their courts. I am a vaccinationist, but if an applicant applies in proper form for an exemption order I have no power to refuse his request, and it is extremely ill-mannered for administrators of the law to air their opinions in the manner of the Colwyn Bay justices. A thirty-four years' courtship can safely be regarded as erring on the safe side in matters matrimonial. At Bettws-y-Coed it is according to the fitness of things that nothing should be done in a hurry. This haunt of artists, with its fairy glen and swallow-tail falls, institutions that are representative of the prehistoric past, is a veritable sleepy hollow, and latter-day Philistines may laugh at Jane Jones, who. in her fifty-third year, sued her fickle swain for a breach of promise to marry, but a courtship amid such beautiful surroundings as are to be found at Bettwa-y-Coed presents every inducement to lingering longer." I can imagine the charm a waJk over the Miners' Bridge would have for a youthful couple, such as Jane Jones and David Mathew Davies, on a moonlit night, when every sound and every scene would suggest poetry. But the dream is over, and David's carefully garnered pile of gold is poorer to the extent of P-50 at least, and I have no doubt he will be more circumspect in his future love adventures.
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Letters twritten on one side of tb4 paper only. Rejected communications cannot be returned. Only brief, bright letters on subjecta of live interest a-re desired. We do not accept letters which have appeared in other journals. All letters intended for this paper must be addressed, EditoT, "Evening Exprees. Car- diff." It will save unnecessary trouble if correspon- dents observe and exactly follow the form in which letters appear in this column. Each letter must be accompanied by the real name and address of the sender.
UNITED IRISH LEAGUE I (CARDIFF…
UNITED IRISH LEAGUE (CARDIFF BRANCH). To the Editor of the Evening Express." Sir,—Allow me to state, through your val11- able paper, that Mr. Farrell, M.P., will keep his engagement with us and be at the Pbilhar- monic-hall on Friday evening next. There never was a doubt about it. Also that Dr. J. J. Buist has not resigned his position in the league or his membership. This is necessary, seeing that your report of that matter last week was altogether wrong.—I am, Ac.. J. M'CARTHY, Sec. March 11.
CARDIFF JEWS.
CARDIFF JEWS. To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Sir,—Messrs. Charles and J. Abrahanwon have published letters in reply to the question now before the public of Cardiff, and though I regret that the Communal affairs of our body should lead to a controversy in the newspapers —for which we are not in any way responsible -yet there is no alternative left when such allegations are made against the congregation of which I am a member. Mr. C. Abrahamson in his letter states that he can and will prove every word he uttered before the burial board on Tuesday last. I challenging him to do ao! And I mtlst remind him at the same time that simple statements made by him and a letter to the press are not reliable. Is he prepared to bring proof before any two public men of Cardiff not con- nected with our body? That is the only way that he will be able to, if he can, satisfy the public of the truth of his accusations, and, if he fails, will he forfeit a sum to the Cardiff Infirmary ? Mr. Joe Abraham son, the treasurer and honorary secretary of the society, of which 1 his father is the founder, states that the burial ground was given by the father of the late Lord Bute to the Jews of Cardiff. That is correct. The burial ground belongs to the Jews of Cardiff in the same sense as the public cemetery belongs to the ratepayers of this town, but the management and oojtrol must be vested in a certain responsible body, who bear all expenses of its maintenance, and not that every irresponsible person should con- trol it according to his lights. Mr. Abrahamson thinks lie has made a great point of the fact that a poor Jew died in the Cardiff Union. I should like to ask Mr. Abra- hamson where any sick stranger who arrives in the town and requirts medical treatment can go to? There are only two places, i.e., the Cardiff Infirmary and the Union Workhouse. That is not a reflection on our community. As Mr. Abrahamson knows, or should know, we give every attention to the Jewish poor of Oar- diff. as evidenced by the fact that there is a Jewish ladies benevolent society, as well as a Jewish board of guardians in the town, in addition to private benefactions and collec- tions, which are so often made and responded to; but let me ask whether Messrs. Abraham. son are contributors to these Jewish charities? -I am, &c., ISAAC SAMUEL. 4, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. March 11.
Newport Castle, Monmouthshire.
Newport Castle, Monmouthshire. To the Editor of the Evening Express." fAir,-Re the By the Way note in the Evening Express" of Friday's issue on the above, perhaps the subjoined excerpts may be of interest to the writer of that note:- OWEN AP IOEWESTH. King Henry IL, returning from Ireland with hw army, afflicted with a dreadful dis-1 temper that rendered his expedition there useless, landed in Wales, where, having made peace with all the princes except Iorwerth. Lord of Caerlleon, whom be had grossly wronged and dispossessed of that city; being incapable of prosecuting further warfare, and wishing to preserve himself against further annoyance, he proposed terms of peaoe. to Iorwerth, assuring him of a safe conduct for himself, his sons, and all th-a rest of his associates. lor- werth willingly accepted the proposal, and set forward to meet King Henry at Cardiff, having despatched an express to his son Owen-" a valorous young gentleman," as Wynne desig- nates,hi.m-to join him by the way. According to his father's order, the youth commenced his journey with a small retinue, unarmed, and thoughtles of deceit, relying firmly on the kingly promise. On passing the new castle upon Uske the Earl of Bristol's men, who were there garrisoned, laid in wait for him and his party. and, on their passing, rushed upon and slew them all except one or two, who escaped and acquainted Iorwerth of this dreadful catas- trophe and dastardly murder. As soon as intelligence of his son's death reached Iorwerth lie, with wordless prompti- tude of resolution, determined to rely no more on the faith of the King of England, or any of his subjects, and, without further consulta- tion, returned home with his son Howel and all hie friends, with whose aid he raised all the forces he was able, and, entering England, he destroyed with fire and sword all the country to the gates of Hereford and Glou- cester, and never till his death sheathed his sword, so justly drawn against the treacherous English.—I am, Ac., W. DAVIES. 12, Adare-street, Bridgend, March 11.
DEATH OF A BALACLAVA HERO.
DEATH OF A BALACLAVA HERO. Another Balaclava hero has gone to his rest. Harry Ellis, Who went right through the Crimea campaign, died in Birmingham to-day. He was known in the Midlands as the "Bala- clava cadger," in consequence of the perseve- rance he showed in collecting mpney for his distressed comrades. Through his energies he prevented many a warrior being buried in a pauper's grave, and secured burial with mili- tary honours*
Round the Churches ■mjp>■'
Round the Churches ■ mjp> Their Work and Worship. PASTORS IN PEN AND PENCIL. 2.—TABERNACLE BAPTIST, THE HAYES, CARDIFF. The Church worshipping at the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff, was first established an the long room of the Star and Garter, Castle-street, in the year 1811, when there were only twelve communicants and three deacons. A Sunday School was established at the same time with about twelve scholars, and there can be no doubt that the first members of the Church came originally from the Baptist church at Croesyparc, Peter- stone. Shortly afterwards the Rev. Griffith Davies, a man full of missionary zeal, who also estab- lished the first Baptist Church A Tongwyn- THE REV. CHABLJES DAVIES. I
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laiis, became its minister. The second minister was the Rev. Robert Pritchard, of Denbigh, who came to Cardiff in 1821, and during his ministry the first Tabernacle Chapel was built. The Church was formally affiliated to the Glamorgan Baptist Association in 1822. In 1828 that Prince among Preachers, the Rev. Christmas EVMls, accepted an invitatiion to minister unto its members. In the excel- lent biography of him written by the Rev. Owen Davies, D.D., of Carnarvon, it is said that when he was returning over the moun- tain from Tongwynlais to Caerphilly the spirit of prayer fell upon him whilat considering the "call" to Cardiff. "I wept for some hours," writes Mr. Evans, "whilst beseeching my Saviour to guide me. I had a sense of being very near to Him. I felt He was by me ('yn fy ymyl'). My mind was filled with absolute confidence that He was hearkening uirto me. This turned the 'I balance in favour of my moving to Cardiff." Then follow fifteen covenants made between I him and his God as to how he was to carry out his sacred work in his new sphere, and these are signed, "Chris-tanas Evans. April 24, 1829." He also states: "After these covenants I I came to Cardiff heartily and without hesita- tion, like a merchant who sends his ship to sea after registering it at an insurance office." Ae was his wont, he laboured unceasingly in -the town, and it was whilst tresiding in Cardiff he prepared over 2CO sermons for the press, although he was then 65 years of age and the sight of his only eye becoming weaker with advancing age. It was his rule to write down the two sermons he preached on a Sunday the week after he had delivered them. A very touching prayer uttered by him whilst seeking Divine guidance ooncerning the publication of his sermons is also published in his biography. He declared that his stay in Cardiff was about the bwppieat period of his life, and his grati- tude to his friends in the town knew no r bounds. "There were men and women in the Church at Cardiff who were among the most excellent I had ever met," he writes, and he names Mr. Thomas Roes. father of the late Alderman T. Bees, J.P., particularly. He also TefeTS ifi affectionate terms to his ministerial friend, the Rev. Wiltiam Jones, minister of Bethany, and father of Mr. Bees Jones, J.P. t "May he'be blessed!" said he. Nevertheless, a difference of opinion con- cerning Church government rose between him and a seotaon of the members at the Taber- nacle. Mr. Evans bad been accustomed to all the authority of a bishop among the Baptists of Anglesea during his long stay in that his- toric island, but a more independent spirit prevailed among the congregations of South Wales, and the members claimed a voice in the settlement of all Church affairs. At this Christmas Evans's spirit was sorely hurt. He declared that "It was not the voice of the majority or of the most godly that ruled, but that of an un-Scriptural diaoonate." This was not really the case. Although he was then 66 years of age, and had hoped to end his days in Cardiff, so much did he resent the democratic customs of the Welsh Baptists of Cardiff of that day (although he stated there was no personal element in the disagreement which ensued) that after a ministry of only two years and a half he 1 decided to go to Carnarvon, which town he and 'his wife reached in their little gig on a Friday; night in the year 1832. In 1834 the Bev. David Jones came to the Tabernacle from Blaenavon, and in a few years after his arrival he had the largest num- ber of members and hearers in the town. Mr. Jones proved a capable minister and preacher. He was an excellent Welsh writer, and in 1840 he was editor of the denominational maga- zine, "Y. Bedyddiwr." He was alsothe author of "Cydymaith y Beibl" ("The Biblical Com- panion"), a handbook that pussed through -many editions. He waa an active and even- tempered man, and in his time one of the most numerously attended and best organised Sunday Schools in the Principality belonged to this Church. He died in his 46th year on November 8, 1854, and was buried in the Hayes burial ground, deeply lamented by the whole town. In January, 1856, the Bev. Nathaniel Thomas took ministerial charge of the same Church, and the fragrance of his good name remains in the town to this day. Blessed with an ideal helpmate, he pursued his calling with unflinching courage. It was during his ministry—and undoubtedly by means of his resoluteness—that the Church decided to refuse membership to holders of public-house licences. This innovation created an un- usual stir among Free Churches at the time, for it was about the first instance of such a drastic resolution being put into force. This action, however, paled into insignifi- cance beside another incident of universal importance that fell to his lot, viz., that known as "The Young Jewess Oase." In 1868 Miss Esther Lyons, a young Jewess, eighteen years of age, who lived with her parents in Mount Stuart-square, profesfied a conversion to the Christian religion. It is said that this neces- sitated her leaving her home, and when seek- ing friendly consolation the fame of Mrs. Nathaniel Thomas for goodly offices was made known to her, and she directed her steps towards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas's residence. She received there the solace she sought. and Mrs. Thomas counselled her to return to her parents. Miss Lyons resolutely refused to act upon that advice, and remained with her new-found friend until the following morning. Mr. Thomas was not at home at this time, but he readily supported his wife's action on his return, and together they decided to pro- vide shelter for Miss Lyons with a lady that waa known to them, and here the matter ended, seemingly. Nine days later, however, Mr. Lyons called at Mr. Thomas's house, and Mrs. Thomas solemnly declared to him that she did not know the whereabouts of his daughter, for she had then left Cardiff, but subsequently she wrote to her father from London, informing him that she had been immersed at Abbey-road Chapel, St. John's Wood, London, whereupon he imme- diately instituted legal proceedings against Mr. and Mrs. Thomas for illegally detaining his daughter. The case was tried at the Cardiff Assizes on July 26, 1869, the damages claimed being £ 2,000. The trial lasted six days, and the verdict was given in favour of the plaintiff, with RSO damages. An appeal was made to the Queen's Bench, and it was heard by Justices Blackburn, Mellor, and Lush on June 28. 1S70. After a long hearing the judges decided that Esther Lyons had left her home of her own free will, and the verdict of the Cardiff jury was, there- fore, upset. The present Lord Chancellor was leading counsel for the plaintiff. These trials proved a severe strain upon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, but the members of their Church stoofl loyally by them during their ordeal. The Sunday after the Cardiff ver- dict was a memorable one, ^for at the morn- ing service Mr Thomas ascended the pulpit and stated that, being under the condemna- tion of the law of the land, he was no longer fit to be pastor of the Church. An indes- cribable scene followed this announcement— the large congregation yielded to tears, but insisted upon refusing Mr. Thomas's resigna- tion. Furthermore, a sum of LI,66 5s. Od. was subscribed by the members towards the costs of the action; and the whole costs of the trial were paid by public subscription. Mr. Thomas was a tower of strength in the social, religious, and political movements of Cardiff and the Principality, and a preacher of a very high order. On May 16, 1886, he had an attack of paralysis, and died on the second day of December, 1888, his death being pre- ceded by that of his wife by a few years. "Christ Magnified" is the title of a delight- ful sketch of Mrs. Thomas's life, written by the Rev. David Davies, the editor of "The Christian Pictorial"; and a comprehensive Welsh biography of the Rev. Nathaniel Thomas was published recently by the Rev. Thomas Morgan, now of Skewen. In October, 1888, the Rev. Charles Davies, who is the present pastor, came to Cardiff from Liverpool; and well lnao he been called "the beloved." As a preacher, he fulfils the highest traditions of the Welsh pulpit. He is a. careful student, of an extremely sympa- thetic temperament, and is as genial as sun- shine. On some occasions Mr. Davies has attained pulpit triumphs that have become memorable in the Principality. He was pre- sident of the Welsh Baptist Union in 1898-99, and has been one of the selected preachers at the Welsh celebration of St. David's Day at the City Temple, London. In the spring of last yeajr he made a preaching tour in America, and he was acclaimed a triumphal reception by all natives of Wales. Collectively, the Tabernacle Church has always been efficiently organised and liberal in its snpport of missionary enterprise, whilst exercising especial zeal in furthering Christian work in its own district. Maintaining a membership varying from 500 to 700 communicants, it has been instru- mental in establishing the following neigh- bouring churches, viz., Siloam, Mount Stuarts square from which has branched Salem, Splottlands. anit from Salem Ainon, Walker's- rooo-Llandough, Llandaff-road, and Wood- ville-road English Baptist Church. It has had the good fortune of having in its ranks at all periods in its history many capable and active laymen, and at the present time the chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary Party, Mr. Alfred Thomas, M.P., is one of its omce- bearers. The present chapel was built in the year 1865, and some extensive additions to the present schoolrooms are in contemplation. [The first sketch in this series, that of the Scottish Church, Windsor-place, Car- diff, appeared in the "Evening Express" for March 5.] CHRISTMAS EVANS'S CHAPEL, THE HAYES, CABDIFF.
Bridgend and Gowbridge Union.
Bridgend and Gowbridge Union. UNOPPOSED RETURNS. Llangynwyd H-igher,-T. L. Roberts (Maesrteg), sshoolmsster, and William Griffiths (Coegnant). Old members. Newton Notta«e.—Bev. W. J. Phillips (New- ton) and William Thomas (Nottage). Old mem- bers. Batwo.-Mr. T. C. Jones (schoolmaster) and Mr. Evan Williams (gentleman). Old members. Penybont Rural (St. Bride's Major).—*Mr. Edward Morgan (farmer) and! Mr. John Wil- liams (farmer). fOld member. Merthyr. Mr. D. P. Davies, J.P., the late chairman of the board, has withdrawn in each of the four wards in which he had been nominate4 at Mortbyr, and he, therefore, retires altogether. The only other withdrawals in the Parish of Aberddre are those of Mr. Evan Rees, in the Town Ward, and Mr. Owen Harris, in the IJwydooed Ward. In the Parish of MerthyT Miss Nellie Davies, Mr. T. Nibloe, and Mr. Howell Williams base withdrawn in the Town Waxd.
"MABON'S" HEALTH.
"MABON'S" HEALTH. A statement was made by the "Swansea Post" yesterday that Mr. W. Abraham ("Mabon"), M.P., who was to have prearehed at Trebauos, Pontarda,we, on Sunday, wired that he was unable to fulfil the engagement owing to serious illness. Inquiry made at Pentre this afternoon pro- duced the pleasing intelligence that the popu- lar Iiftboar M.P. is now 'quite well." WIFE'S INFIDELITY. A decree nisi was to-day granted to Mr. Thomas Prevjott Wright. of Liverpool, because of his wife's adultery with a. Mr. Woods, said to be a piano player at a local music-hall. It was noted that, while petitioner was ill in bed, oo-respondent came to the house and stayed the night with Mon1. Wright in another bedrcom, since which they had lived together.
- ALLEGED USE OF THE KNIFE
ALLEGED USE OF THE KNIFE During a quarrel in an Oakham lodging- ,house last night an Italian organ-grinder is alleged to have stabbed his mate and after- wards bitten off his nose. The man then absconded.
SMALL-POX AT GLASGOW.
SMALL-POX AT GLASGOW. Three more deaths frqm small-pox at Glas- gow are reported since yesterday.
PUBLIC HALL FOR BLAENGWYNFI.
PUBLIC HALL FOR BLAENGWYNFI. The memorial stones of a. new public-hall for Blaengwynil were laid on Saturday after- noon. The colliery workmen have subscribed con- siderably to the cost of the structure, which will be £ 2,800. Mr. S. T. Evana, M.P., who attended the cere- mony, congratulated the workmen on the spirit they had displayed in making provision for recreation for themselves and families.
FREE LUNCHES.
FREE LUNCHES. Free lone lies have long been provided at liquor ealoons in America. We now learn that a. Brooklyn pastor proposes to add the same attraction to his services. a-e feele that food for the mind) and food for tie body, should go together.
Cardiff Hebrew Gone. .¡.
Cardiff Hebrew Gone. ¡. MR. SOL. BARNETT dOI-NS THE GREAT MAJORITY. Mr. Solomon Barnett, a well-known Hebrew resident of Cardiff, died a little after six o'clock this morning at his residence in St. Andrew's-crescent. The immediate cause of death was dropsy, from which the deceased had Buffered for nearly a twelvemonth. Mr. Barnett, who was 42 years of age, had tip till some time ago been in partnership as a pawnbroker with his father in Caroline-street and Bute-street, Cardiff, but after the dissolu- tion of the partnership he set up in business on his own account at Barry, where he was elected a member of the district council, although he continued to reside at Cardiff, which was his birthplace. Deceased held office as an official at the Cardiff Jewish Synagogue. He leaves a widow and five children. The interment takes place on Thursday, when all the beautiful ceremonial of a Jewish funeral will be observed.
SHOCKING FATALITY AT DOWLAIS…
SHOCKING FATALITY AT DOWLAIS WORKS. Fireman Decapitated. Late last night a spare-hand fireman, named James O'Leary (single), living in Caetle-street, Dowlais, met with a horrible death, being run over and killed near the No. 10 Blast Furnace, Old Works, by the locomotive engine Lady Cornelia." The body was fearfully mutilated, and the head completely severed from the trunk. The unfortunate man was not on duty, and the sad fatality was only discovered by a man named Thomas Hennessey stumbling over the remains.
■»—M—————) HAVANNAH SCHOOL…
■»—M————— ) HAVANNAH SCHOOL SHIP. Cardiff Council Has No Jurisdiction. At the meeting of the health committee of the Cardiff Corporation to-day, the opinion of the town-olerk was received with regard to the position of the council in respect of the Havannah &hool Ship. Mr. Wheatley reported that the vessel was Crown property, and that the corporation had no jurisdiction, and that if there were any cause of complaint the only method for the corporation to proceed would be by making representations to the Home Office. Councillor Jenkins thought that the vessel, being practically a boust. in the street, should be under the control of the local authorities, as were ordinary houses, under the Public Health Act Dr. Walford said that he had frequently visited the vessel, and no objection had ever been raised-in fact, he had gone there at the invitation of the Government medical officer. The ship was in very good condition, not over. crowded, and perfeotly clean, and, although it was not an ideal spot for an industrial school, everything was satisfactory. Some years ago it had been suggested to the Home Office that it was desirable that the vessel should be con- nected with the main sewer, and the work had been carried out at very considerable cost in deference to his wishes. After a considerable discussion, it was decided to take no action until occasion arose. l
IIRISH GIANTS.
IRISH GIANTS. Will Perform at Swansea on Saturday. Two Irish giants will perform at Swansea on Saturday. They will take part in the international foot- ball match. Ireland versus Wales. One of th-i pair is a real broth of a boy. He is an "illigint young gintl'man," named Jack Byan, who is some 27 years of age, and occupies 6ft. 2In. of perpendicular space. But it is his avonfupois that will strike the eye. He tips the beam at 17et. JIb.! We dread to think of what might befall the diminutive Welsh half-backs if they happen to get in his way. Then there is his brother "Mibe." He is a yeaw older, stands 6ft. ljin., and weighs 14st. 71b. Not an infant by any means. He is bigger than any man in the Welsh team, but Jack is-well, 17st 31b.
CARDIFF TOWN-OLERK'S SALARY.
CARDIFF TOWN-OLERK'S SALARY. A meeting of the Cardiff Finance Committee waa held this morning, Mr. S. A. Brain pre- siding Further consideration of the town-clerk's application for an increase of salary was the first matter on the agenda. Mr. F. J. Beavan tuggested that an addition of £200 should be made. The Chairman said that Mr. Wheatley was now in the prime of life, and, having had over twenty years' experience of public matt,erg in Oardiff, was a valuable official. If they were advertising for a. new town-clerk they would not commence with less than.EI.ODD. wMch was very little lees than the town-clerk had at present. Mr. E. Thomas paid that it would be a fair increase, comparing what was paid in Cardiff with what was paid in other towns. Mr. W. T. Symonds thought the committee should also consider that there was an increase of work every year. Mr. F. J. Beavan replied that this was due to tOO members of the corporation. Every member brought forward his fad, which caused a lot of work in the departments. The result was that more money was spent in salaries, and after all the affair ended in smoke. MT. Lloyd) Ifeyrick opposed the increase, on the ground that it was time t!o economise. People were complaining already about the burden of the rates. Be had made up his mind to vote steadily against any increase of the head officials' salaries until the pros- pects of the town were brighter. Mr. F. J. Beavan proposed that an addition of S200 a yeajr should' be mad'e. this to include the work to bo done as clerk to the new asylum committee. The Qbairman seconded. The oommittee agreed, with the exception of Mr. Lloyd Meyrick.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE AT DOWLAIS.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE AT DOWLAIS. Elizabeth Thomas, who lived with a married sister—Mrs. Lewis James-at Twenty Houses, Dowlais Top, was reported missing to the Dowlais police last evening. She left home in the morning to proceed to the cpsal and clay level belonging to Messrs. Guest. Keen, and Co. (Limited), where she was employed, and had not been seen since. Subsequently a straw hat, which was iden- tified as that of the missing girl's, was found floating on the surface of the fish pond, Peny- wern—one of the large reservoirs attached to the Dowlais Works. After dragging the pond for several hours the body of the girl was recovered this morning. The deceased was 21 years of age, and had lived for some time in the United States.
CARDIFF HEALTH COMMITTEE
CARDIFF HEALTH COMMITTEE Inspection of Meat. A meeting of the health and port sanitary committee of the Cardiff Corporation was held at the Town-hall, Cardiff, to-day. Councillor B. Hughes presiding. A resolution was passed urging the necessity of a joint meeting with the property and markets committee with the view of perfecting the system of meat inspec- tion in the publio markets. The medical officer reported that up to last Saturday 2,387 rats had been destroyed at a cost of JB54 3s. 8d.
CARDIFF Y.M.C.A LITERARY SOCIETY…
CARDIFF Y.M.C.A LITERARY SOCIETY An interasting and instructive paper on "History and Some of its Lessons" was given at a meeting of the above society at the Y.M.C.A., Oardiff, last night by Mr. Arthur P. Higham. The paper was followed by a debate.
MORE JAM FOR THE TROOPS.
MORE JAM FOR THE TROOPS. W. H. Flett (Limited), of Alvina Works, Liverpool, who have just completed an order for 375.000 tins of jams for South Africa, have now received a further order for 200,000, bring- ing their total to considerably over 1,000,000 tins.
t--; NOBLE INVALIDS.
t NOBLE INVALIDS. Lord Kimbertey has passed a very night. The improvement of yesterday has been fully maintained. Lord Arran's condition is reported) to-day to be unohanged.
l Borough Treasurer's Illness.
l Borough Treasurer's Illness. In consequence of the illness of Mr. Green- hill, Cardiff borough treasurer, who had been advised by his medical man to take three month*' rests the Cardiff Finance Committee to-day appointed Mr. R. W. Lewis to act as his I deputy; during that time:,
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By the Way. A ton of gold is worth about £ 125,583. Our herring take is 260,000 tons a year, worth £ 2,9001000. Sugar now- costs 915 a ton. In 1810 it cost J695 a ton. The greatest depth of the ocean, as far aa sounded, is 25,720ft. Fifteen thousand criminals a year are sen- tenced to be flogged in India. The Chinese caligraphist uses two colours- black and red. The national debt of Norway amounts to about sixty million dollars. Hamburg is headquarters for wild animals and zoo stock of all kinds. Cannon were first used by the Moors at Algesiraa, Spain, in 1343. It is claimed that Canada furnishes over 40 per cent. of the nickel of the world. The branches of the Mississippi have an aggregate length of 15,000 miles. The British Government owns over twenty- five thousand camels. Some time ago German post-offloes were established in the cities of Smyrna, Boyroct, and Jerusalem. The number of deaf mutes in the United States is over one hundred and eleven thousand; the number of totally blind is 88,924. Russia has in her provinces several rich gold mines. Her resources in the precious metal are very large. The kangaroo is said to consume as much grass as six sheep. There are now in Australia about 900,000 of these funny animals. Japan still has coins made of iron. They may be defined as the metallic shin-plasters of the realm. The Volunteer movement started in 1798, and in 1799 George m. reviewed 8,193 Volunteers in Hyde Park. In the fourteenth century the slaughter of women and children after a town or castle had been taken by storm was one of the most common occurrences of war. A story is told of an American in Nagasaki. Japan, who recently ordered a jinrikisha under the impression that it was something to drink. Perhaps no river has a greater variety of fish than the Nile. An expedition sent out by the British Museum brought back 9,qoo speci- mens. Clearchus, the Spartan, laid down as one of the maxims of war the statement that a soldier ought to fear his own General more than he did the whole hostile army. The Daniel Boone descendants are about extinct. One of them, a Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Boone Vanhonensberg. a- cousin of the Ken- tucky pioneer, died recently at Kingston, N. Y. Lubeck is about to exercise its right as a free city to issue a coinage of its own. The city arms will take the place of the Kaiser's head on one face of the German coins. The last Lubeck coins were struck a hundred years ago, in 1801. That's a facer for Wilhelm. The schools of Vienna are to have medical attention. There the Board of Education is considering the appointment of a staff of medical school inspectors. It is proposed that the duties of these officials shall include periodicals inspections of the schools, which shall be more frequent during contagious epidemics- It is said that a grain of musk will diffuse a perceptible odour through a room for 20 years. It does this by filling the air with particles of its substance, that being the way in which all perfumes act; and yet so infinite- simally small are the particles that the grain of musk shows no diminution of weight at the end of the 20 years. Last night at the reception tendered the Free Church delegates at Cardiff t-Le President- elect said a very smart thing. "If I had to be born again," he commenced, and paused while those present who thought they saw what was coming applauded. "I should like to be born an Englishman." Dismay was pictured on the faces of the Celts, while screams of laughter proceeded from their Saxon friends. The death has taken place at Radcliffe of Mr. William Crabtree, a nonagenarian, who, recently achieved no little notoriety by a. somewhat remarkable circumstance which befell him. With his increasing years he had lost practically all his teeth, but four months ago he "cut" new teeth on the front row of the lower gums. His eyesight also improved latterly, and he could read without spectacles. A solicitor's clerk at Rodez. France, who has twice drawn lucky numbers at Credit Foneier lotteries, in one case winning C240 and in another L-4,000, has just had another piece of good fortune in securing the highest number among N the conscripts leaving Rodez to serve under the colours this year. He will thus be relieved from serving in the marine, a service for which few Frenchmen have any enthusiasm. After careful and patient investigation the Historical Committee of the Society of Cali- fornia Pioneers has learned that January 24 1848, was the exact date of the discovery of gold in California by James W. Marshall. The gold was first found in the rocky bed of the tailrace of th-a Sutter sawmill at Coloma, cn the south fork of the American river. Marshall himself made three or four different state- ments of the date. The committee was unani- mous in its decision. Children are much the best dictionary makers. These are the ways in which a num- ber of school children defined an M.P.A gentleman who tries to make laws; a lord; Co a man who has to meet every yèar; a man who makes laws asd sees if the Queen con- sents to them; a man who signs the notes, adds up bills, and keeps some laws; a gentle- man, and people vote for him; a. -can who lives in the Queen's house; a man who has to pass a paper, and the Queen cannot do as she likes with it-oh-e has to sign a paper. They are very polite and considerate in Ross. as a notice now posted up in the free library there will show. It is as follows:— Will the bare-faced thief who has repeatedly taken the second sheet of the "Hereford Times" or the last three weeks kindly let next week's remain, and the writer will advance him 2jsd. per week, so that he may become a honest man and leave the paper for the bene- fit of others? P.S.The person can have the 2id. per week on application to the refreshment-bar for this paper weekly.-Signed, ONE OF THE COM- MITTEE. We understand that, although no application for the 2Jd. has been made, the second sheet of the "Hereford Times" is now always avail- able. A French investigator has come to the con- clusion that the brains of military and naval men give out most quickly, says The Medical Record" (December 15). "He states that out of every 100,000 men of the army or naval pro- fession 199 are hopeless lunatics. Of the so- called liberal professions, artists are the first to succumb to the brain strain, next the law- j yers, followed at some distance by doctors, clergy, literary men, and civil servants. Strik- ing an everage of this group, 177 go mad to each 100,000. Domestic servants and labouren are not far behind; the professional men supply 155 out of each 100,000 as candidates for the lunatic asylum. Next, but with a long interval, come the mechanics, of whom only 66 in each 100,000 lose their wit. Wonderful to relate, commercial men retain their sanity the best of the whole group, as they send only 42 out of 100,000 to tJh. madho