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Mainly About People. -0 There was a nobleman many years ago I whose sensitiveness and refinement were carried so far that he did not permit the housemaids to touch his bed pave with clean white gloves; but Mrs. Brcwn Pot- ter, if we are to believe a writer in the London "Echo," carries her aesthetic refinement to far greater lengths where housemaids are concerned, for so intensely sensitive is this accomplished actress to colour effects that she hr.3 been known to make a housemaid go and change her dress for appearing in blue attire when "doing" a green-tinted room. This aestheticism is (remarks "To-Day"), presumably. handsomely remembered in the wages, for most people nowadays arc too thankful if they can g^t a competent housemaid in any dress at all. Kaiser Wilhelm always wear); a queer old ring in which is set a small stone of very little value, yet he attaches impor- tance to it, for it is a Hohenzollern. talis- man. According to the legend, it was brought to the wife of Elector John of Brandenburg by a toad; Frederick the Croat's father ligd it set in a ring. an.l it has been cherished by the family ever since. In a description purporting to have been written by one of the nurses who went out on the Maine on her first trip, the "Slate" says the following para- graphs appeared — "Lady Randolph Churchill had a large reception-room, a bath-room, and a bedroom on the pro- menade deck, and played the great lady philanthropist with much fuss and feather. The sk 'tcd nurses and other folk were< very small potatoes. Some of them were put to such work as scrubbing decks, and various other duties of sea- men. Cn January 4 Lady Churchill had every scrap of religious literature—tracts, Bibles, periodicals, leaflets, &c.—brought on deck, and the whole pitched over- board for the moral instruction of the fishes. But, to compensate, she had the ship ransacked for caramels, which 'she knew were somewhere.' Finally, they were found, and she distributed fifty boxes among the orderlies and nurses. January 10 was lady C.'s birthday, and the Maine crossed the line dressed in all her bravery of flags. "Tho customary initiation of men who had never crossed the line before was carried out, while Lady C. and her com- panion, Miss Warrender, stationed them- selves on the bridge with kodaks to get snapshots of the different victims as they were being lathered and shaved by Father Neptune's barber. The head of the non-commissioned staff of the Medical Corps-an American—was badly handled j and dragged out of the rigging by the crew. They got him up to the tub of tar and slush, when all the Americans rushed to his aid. The Englishmen helped their side, and there was a free fight. Finally, the Americans prevailed, and their man was not shaved. But Lady Churchill came down from the bridge and lectured him for damaging her fun, told him he was poor-spirited, had no sense of humour, and had spoilt everything by his stubborness.' Not a few literary men have made a mark in the field of athletics. Conan Doyle is not only a fine cricketer, but at one r time went in for sprinting, and is a fair shot. Mr. Cutliffe Hyne is a first-class oar, having, indeed, when at Cambridge, been within an ace of obtaining his "blue" while Mr. Max Pemberton, besides being an excellent waterman, was no mean opponent at a sprint. Mr. Egerton Castle is said to be one of Eng- land's finest fencers. Mr. W. H. Penne, who has early leaped into fame with "The Honeysuckle and the Bee," will come to England from America next month. In circulation, his soug is the nearest approach known to the record sale of Mr. Lealie Stuart's "Soldiers of the Queen," and the latter has fcold largely on its kh&ki merits. There is a dispute as to who sang it first in England, but it was probably Miss Peggy Pryde (now sing- ing it in Australia). Mr. Penne expects success for his latest song, "The Sunflower and the Sun."

LETTER FROM THE LIBERAL LEADER At a meeting on Thursday night of Dun- fermline Liberal Association, the following letter to the president was read:- 6. Grosvenor-place. S.W.. March 19. 1902. My dear Robertson,-I hope you will have a good meeting, and the Liberals of Dunferm- line will show that it preservea its traditional grit. All that I hear of political feeling in varione parts of the country is most encou- raging. The torpor of recent years appears to be passinj off. and people are realising the difficulties into which the country has been. led. Our object is to mitigate those difficnltiea by the adoption of a wiser. more generous, and more prudently conciliatory feeling than that which the Government in their self-confidence and stubbornness are following. If this were done nothing would be lost of that which the country desires, or which is required in the interests of the future security, and we shall be spared infi- nite tronble and coat and risk. This we shall never convince the Government and their obsequious followers, but we may end in con- vincing the country if only we have the pat- riotic courage which auch a task demands.— Yours very truly. H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN.

RADNORSHIRE DIVORCE SUIT. In the Divorce Court on Thursday a case was heard in which Mr. John E. Lloyd, who had lived at Penybont, sued for a divorce from his wife. Gertrude Fp.nny Lloyd, on the ground of her adultery. The suit was undefended.- According to the evidence, the marriage took place on the 8th of November, 1396. at Cardiff, and the parties lived together until 1897. In Anguet. 1900, it was alleged that the wife had a child, of which the petitioner was not the father.—A deeree nisi was granted. ————

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THE LONDON PRESS Examples of Their Views To-day. BRIEF EXTRACTS FROM LEADING ARTICLES. Liquid Fuel for the Navy. For warships liquid fuel seems to be suited in every way. And here Egypt seems likely to come to our rescue. For Egypt shows symptom* of producing a serviceable brand of oil. and may in the future act the part of South Wales to the British Navy.—"Daily Chronicle." The Groat Tobacco War. For the moment both the consumer and the retail seller may seem to be gaining nothing but profit from the straggle, but that ) rare and happy condition will not be per- manent. The tinie may come when one of tbe combinations is victorious, and then the consumer will pay the costs, a? he always does in the end.—Daily News." Irish Disorderliness. In many cases, there is no manner of doubt. Irish disordlinesa at Westminster is carefully calculated. The rowdies desire to degrade the British Parliament so that in disgust we may pack them all over to Ireland as the only way of getting rid of them. A disreputable scene at St. Stephen's, also, is an excellent adver- tisement for the party, and he ps to bring in the desirable dollars.Daily Express." "C.-B." and the Boers. Sir Henry Campbe 11-Bannorman has con- sistently taken the side of the Boers, he has demanded for them what they demand for themselves, he has ignored their faults, he has never condemned their crimes, and he has been forward in denouncing as wanton re- version to barbarism everything that has been forced upon our soldiers and administratora by the Boer ultimatum and by Boer per- sistence in a useless struggle.—"Times." Mr. Kruger and Peace. To understand Ur. Kruger's attitude it is necessary to go back some three hundred years, and more. The most extreme Cove- nanters. whom Scott ehows us in "Old Mor- tality" refusing before Bothwell Brigg to take the ordinary precautions of warfare or to enter into any negotiations, and building a gallows for their enemies on the strcr-th of their fanatical explanation of some isolated texts, are the spiritual ancestors of Mr. Krager. We admire, perhaps, their dogged persistence, but we know the ruin which they brought upon their cause.—"Daily Chronicle." The Progress of India. The receipts from land revenue, stamps, excise, customs, opium, all indicate marked expansion and give rise to the hope tha.t our Indian Empire has at length shaken herself free from the troubles of the pa3t and haa entered upon a. period of continuous and steady prosperity. With such an excellent reort before us we can with all modesty affirm that the regeneration of India, which Great Britain underLcok in the years gone by, is rapidly approaching a successful issue. Our fathers tock up the burden; their sons are carrying it to the goal. "Daily Graphic."

BOARD SCHOOLS FOR DINAS POWIS. An Expensive Luxury which Would Cost a 7d. Rate, At a meeting of Dinas Powis Ratepayers Association last nightt (Mr. G. W. Boucher presiding) Mr. T. Vivian Kees discussed the advantages of the board school system, aud urged its acceptance, laying particular stress upon the difficulties associated with the ques- tion of religioua i nstruction.—Mr. Sprent, who upheld the voluntary system, went into figures showing that a school for 300 children at Dinas Powis would cost the ratepayers, on the most economical linee, about 7d. in the L. He urged that they were not prepared to incur so heavy a responsibility.—The question was adjourned for debate at the next meet- ing of the association.

GUEST, KEEN, AND CO. The Rumoured Amalgamation with Blaenavon Company. The rumours published so frequently of late of the probable amalgamation of the Gueort Keen Combine with the Blaenavon Company has caused no little amount of concern at Blaenavon, especially among the tradespeople, who do not view the prospect favourably. From what one correspondent has becn aole to gather, there are no-indications confirma- tory of the rumoured amalgamation.

WOMAN'S THROAT CUT AT CARMARTHEN. Miss Eleanor Uses, aged 27, of Danycoed Farm, near Nantycaws, Carmarthen, was admitted to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary on Thurs- day suffering from a wound in her throat. On the previous evening as Dr. Price was driving past the farm he heard screams, and on entering the dwelling found the young woman lying on her back in a pool of blood. Her throat was cut and a razor was lying by her side. No one else was in the house except her sister, who was very ill in bed. The wound, it is alleged, was aolf-inflicted. Little hope cf recovery is entertained.

Amateur Gardeners would improve their knowledge by reading Mr. J. Muir's budget of Gardening Notes and Queries in the "Weekly Mail." Mr. Mtrir is not only a master of his subject, but a racy, Incid writer. T~ 1.ac

CARDIFF CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE. The first meeting of the creditors of Arthur Lewis, of 210, Newport-road, Cardiff, contractor and commission agent, took place at. the Official Receiver's officer to-day. Debtor's gross liabilities were returned at £ 3,632 2s. 3d., and £ 1,118 16e. 3d. is expected to rank for divi- dend lof this sum X689 38. 7d. being estimated surpitze). The receiving order was made upon the debtor's own petition in consequence of having been sued by one of his largest creditors. He commenced business in 1896 with a capital of E40 as builder and contractor, and during that time be had been in the habit of purchasing private bouaes and converting them into shops.

SMALL-POX SCOURGE. A Plymouth solicitor's clerk, who recently visited Loudon, was taken ill after returning home. The case was diagnosed as small-pox. The enfTerer was removed to the hospital ship. It was stated yesterday that three more cases had been notified:

PORTHCAWL DISTRICT COUNCIL There were eight. nomina;lons for three vacancies as follow, the first 'nree being old membersJlessra. John Elias, gentleman; Oliver James Brooke, surveyor; William John Griffin, schoolmaster; Watkin Basseti, gentle- man; Thomas Bevan Cleviston, gentleman; Thomas Henry, gentleman; Jenkin Henry, gentleman farmer; and George Sinclair Poplars. gentleman. The election will be ou party line*.

Mr. Hemy G. C. Allgood delivered an inte- resting illustrated lecture entitled "London as Seen by the Tourist" at St. A1 ban's Ohurch Institute, Blackweir, Cardiff. yesterday. Mr. H. W. AVood Davey presided. sometimes from ic lapse or 44ILigglou opittmic, the eyetem vermes «nfeefe!«d, and nerves are UMtmnc A j>ro!ocr«l tlinen may ba (strA by U"g !aw.ilyn EVAU' QUIRiA'l kVitteSf &I OUW (3919-J

I" C. S." AND JOE -4 At Loggerheads in the House. REMARKABLE SCENE LAST NIGHT. In the House of Commons last evening, on the motion for the third reading of the Consolidated Fund (No. 1) Bill, Sir HENRY CAMPBELL BANNERMAN. who was vigorously cheered by the Opposi- tion, said he aecepLed this regular oppor- tunity to obtain from the Government infor- mation with regard to affairs in South Africa. and the military operations going on there. The Parliamentary tactics of the Government seemed to be twofold. One thing which they habitually did was to repel inquiry by per- aonal attack and even personal insult. (Oppo- sition cheers.) Anyone n-ho ventured to impugn their wisdom or to protest, against their methods laid himself open to be called, as he had been called by the Leader of the lIouse. a pro-Boer. (Ministerial 'cheers.V That little cheer showed that the school of Parlia- mentary manners opened by the Government contained a number of very apt pnpils. (OPPO- sition cheers.) He had also been accused of "prolonging the war." of being "an enemy of his country," and of being "a friend of hia country's enemies." Even the other night the Leader of the House told him that an exami- nation of certain extraordinary contracts and purchases, which nine out of every ten men in the country considered to be a, necessary inquiry, would be equivalent to a reinforce- ment for the Boers of 5,000 men. (Opposition laughter.) That statement wa-s made at ten minutes to twelve at night. (Laughter.) He did not suppose it bore the reflection of the following :morning. 'Renewed Opposition laughter.) That was the sort of statements that were made. and he would point out to those who made them that they were not only base and empty in themselves, and did not bear re-gUitement in cold blood, but they were. at the same time, malicious slacders-(loud and prolonged Opposition cheers)-used for party purposes. They gained currency and were amplified in the party press, and perverted the opinion of many honest people in the country who had neither the time nor the means to go below the surface of this matter. But those ignoble tactics would not avail the Government much. The Opposition were not to be dannted or intimidated from saying what they thought. (Loud Opposition cheers.) The honour and the interests of the country were just as dear to them as to the most paesionate or the most supercilious defender of the Government's policy. The Government, which had gone from blunder to blunder and miscalculation to miscalculation, both in things political and in their estimate of things military, now tried by those unworthy means to secure immunity from criticism and inquiry. Beside3 the tactics of vituperation, the Government adopted also the tactics of the curtain and the shrugged shoulder. This was not the Government of "I don't remember"; it wag the Government of "I don't know." (Opposi- tion laughter.) But they ought to know; it was their business to know; they were there on purpose to know, and they were neglect- ing their duty if they did not know. He would give a small concrete instance. Lord Methuen and a, large number of troops were the other day taken prisoners. The country wa-s anxious to know about Lord Methuen, and the Secretary for War casually mentioned that the gallant general was expected at a certain place at two o'clock on that afternoon. He (Sir Henry) asked the Secretary for War whether Lord Methuen would reach the place mentioned a free man or in captivity. Mr. Brodrick did not know." (Opposition cheers.) Twenty-four hours later Mr. Brodrick announced that Lord Methuen had arrived at the place; but when asked again if Lord Methuen was a pri- soner or not, again he said he "didn't know." (Renewed Opposition cheere.) That was a concrete example of the attitude the Govern- ment took up. Tha Government ought to obtain a better grasp of facts. Lord Kit- chener had a large staff to answer all ques- tions. The House of Co:nmons wanted a defi- nite statement of the military situation. The last definite statement was at the general election, when the statement was that the war was over. (Opposition cheers.) Did the Government really think we were advancing or standing still? He wanted information also with regard to martial law and the proclamations of last summer. There had been sales by auction of farms while the men were away fighting. Lastly, he wanted a. definite statement with regard to an amnesty. So long as a hard face was set against the very idea of an amnesty, although everyone knew an amnesty must bo passed at the end of the war, the Govern- ment were merely prolonging the war and acerbating feeling. The treason courts made a practice of dehbtrately excluding native testimony. Was that the example followed in the martial law co«rts? Mr. BRODRICK: Certainly not. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (rising amid loud Ministerial cheers) said that, as a rule, when a Leader of the Opposition attacked the Govern- ment he kept his fireworks either for the end or the middle of his speech. Never before had a gentleman in that position come down to tha House and begun his speech by coolly reading out from his carefully-written notes a vitriolic attack—(Opposition cries of "Oh, oh")-a vitriolic attack in which the least offensive utterance was that his request for an inquiry was met by "malignant slanders." ("Hear, hear." from the Opposition.) He sup- posed that mast now be accepted as a Parlia- mentary expression, and. under the circum- stances. he (Mr. Chamberlain) asked where, above all elae. should they look for malignant slanders than across the table and to the right hon. gentleman, who had never lost any opportunity of slandering his country? (Tloud and angry cries of "Oh, oh." from the Opposi- tion and counter Ministerial cheers.) Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman rose in his seat, but Mr. Chamberlain, with uplifted forefinger, proceeded with his speech, and did not give way. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN: To the man who has slandered his country—(Ministerial cheen1- slandered the soldiers of hi" Queen—(Minis- terial cheers and tumult on the Opposition benches.) Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman again rose to interrupt Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Chamber- lain remained at the table, and the two right hon. gentlemen otood facing each other at the table for several seconds, amid loud cries of "Order, order," from all sides of the Ilbuse. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN: And has slandered the Government alao. (Opposition laughter and cries of "No," and Mr. Lloyd-George: "It's an anti-climax"; renewed Opposition laugh- ter). Mr. Chamberlain, proceeding, said one complaint Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman made was the Government called him. a pro- Ecer. How would Sir Henry himself describe a man who thought the Boers were right and his own country wrong; who supported the Boers in -every instance, never once found fault with them. nor lifted hia voice against the mar-y crimes brought, home to them, and who never ceased to take every opportnnity of bringing insinuations against his own countrymen? (Loud Ministerial cheers.) In spite of Sir Henry's objection, he (Mr. Cham- berlain) should continue to call such a man a pro-Boer. (Ministerial cheers.) Sir Henry talked about a school of manners; if Sir Henry attended such a school he did not pay .attention to hia lessons. (Ministerial laugh- ter and cheers.) He hnd charged the Govern- nn-nt with pretending not to know, and compared Ministers to a notorious criminal Sir HENRY CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN: 011. no: my complaint was that you do not know (ODDOsition cheers.) Mr. CHAMBERLAIN: You insinuated that we could tell if we -would—(cheers;—that we had something to conceal. Your words, being written down, were deliberately uttered. Tiio«e words contained an insinuation, and I say to you now tha.t that insinuation was a malignant slander. (Loud Ministerial cheers.) Sir HENRY CAMPBELL-BANNERMANj, You are entirely mistaken. The accusation I brought against the Government was that I said you did not know, and ought to know. I took your own word for it that you did not know. (Opposition cheera.1 Eventually the Speaker intervened, and both Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman and Mr. Chamberlain withdrew the expression "malig- nant slanders." The House divided at midnight, and there voted: For the third reading 2*10 Against 49 Government majority 191

MEAN FRAUD AT RHYMNEY BRIDGE At Merthyr Police-court 011 Thursday Joseph M'Gilroy was charged with obtaining money hy false pj-rstences from Robert Pick- wick. timekeeper at the new waterworks in process of construction at Rhymney Bridge. Tho prisoner got as. od. from the prosecutor by giving the number of a fellow-workman named William Thomas, to whom that. amount was owing, and lat: on after changing h's coat and cap he gave hi3 ov.11 number and drew a eum of Gs., which was coming to him- self.—The stipendiary sentenced him to four- teen days' hard labour.

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ANGRY MR. DILLON. Disgraceful Language in Parliament. RECALCITRANT M.P. BROUGHT TO BOOK. In the. House of Commons laat evening, in the course of Mr. Chamberlain's reply to Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman, the Colonial Secretary said that mnny of the Boers in the field agaimst us had accepted the situa- tion. There were now between 3,000 and 4.000 burghers fighting with us against the burghers in the field. and there was not one recent engagement in which those men had not taken a part. One of tho surrendered generals. General Vilonel. had written to General Do Wet to say that those burghers were the worst enemies of their country who were continuing the hopeless struggle. (Minis- terial cheers.) f Mr. DILLON (excitedly): Then Vilonel and thoea with him are traitors. (Loud Irish cheers.) Mr. CHAMBERLAIN: No. sir; but the hon. gentleman is a. good judge of traitors. (Irish tumult and great, and prolonged Ministerial cheers.) Mr. DILLON (again rising): I want to know, Mr. Speaker, if what the right hou. gentleman has said is 2- Parliameutary expression. (Irish shouts of Withdraw.") The SPEAKER: Tha hon. gentleman interrupted the right hon. gentleman by trying out that the burghers who are serving under the British Crown are traitors. (Ministerial cheers.) I deprecate these interruptions; I deprecate the retorts. If the hon. member will not interrupt, he will not be subjected to such retorts. (Renewed Ministerial cheers.) Mr. DILLON (with emphasis): Then I desire. Mr; Speaker, to say that the right hon. gentle- man is a d-d liar. (Loud and prolonged Nationalist cheers and waving of hats.) The SPEAKER: The hon. member must with- draw that expression. (Ministerial cheers.) Mr. DILLON (angrily): Then, I cannot with- draw it. (Loud Nationalist cheers.) The SPEAKER: Then I must name the bon. member for disregarding the ruling of the Chair. (Ministerial cheers.) Mr. BALFOUR: I beg to move, sir, that the hon. member be suspended. (Cheering from the Unionist benches.) The SPEAKER then put the question that Mr. Dillon be suspended from the service of the House. The question having been pnt, the SPEAKER declared "the Ayes have it," and immediately there was a tremendous shout from the Irish benches. "The Noes have it." Mr. CREAN (N., Cork, S.E.): Why don't you have a general motion to suspend all of us? (Loud Nationalist cheers.) Upon a division the figures were:- For the suspension 248 Against 48 Majority. 200 The announcement of the figures was i received with Irish Boos and Ministerial cheere. The SPEAKER (addressing Mr. Dillon): I must aek the hon. member to withdraw from tbe House. Mr. Dillon at once withdrew, and as he walked out of the Honse the Nationalist mein- j bars vociferously cheered and waved their hats.

CARDIFF AND SMALL-POX. Amendment of the Government Regulations Desired. The Association of Municipal Corpora-tions held a largely-attended meeting on Thursday at the Westminster Palace Hotel. London, under the presidency of Sir Albert Roilit. Most, of the provincial mayors and town- clerks were present, including Mr. F. J. Bsavan, mayor of Cardiff, and Mr. J. L. Whefttley, town-clerk. The Mayor of Cardiff moved the following resolution"That in the opinion of this council it is very desirable that the Local Government Board should amend the regulations as to cholera, yellow fever, and plague made by the board on the 6th of November, 18%, under Section 130 of the Public Health Act, 1875. so as to include in the eamc category as those diseases the disease of smaU-pox. in order that port sanitary authorities may have as full powers of dealing with small-pox an of the diseases named in the Order before- mentioned. and that the matter be referred to the law committee, to take such steps as may be necessary to obtain the desired amendment." The mayor said that, as small- pox was so dangerous and infectious a disease, it shouM certainly be included in the list of diseases mentioned in the Local Govern- ment Eoard's Order of November 6, 1896. Under those regulations the medical officer of health could visit and examine any ship coming within the jurisdiction of the sanitary authority for the purpose of ascertaining whether such ship was infected with cholera.. yellow fever, or plague, and the medical officer of health could order the ship to be brought to eomo convenient place while it was being visited and examined. Under regulations made by the Cardiff Corporation on the 10th of February, 1836, a. master of a ship arriving in the district with any person on board suffer- ing from small-pox had to otop on arrival off the Customs boarding-station and send notice to the medical officer of health, and the ship had to remain then until ttm medical officer of health had boarded her. The Cardiff Cor- poration had erected on the Flat Holm a hospital and administrative buildings for dealing with any cases of cholera, yellow fever, or plague that might come within the limits of the port. The result was that the pO!taibiW" of cholera, yellow fever, or plague being imported into the country by way of Cardiff was reduced to a minimum. The small-pox hospital for the borough was situated at Canton, hut it was proposed to have a small-pox hospital on the Flat Holm. Cardiff was a port at which sailors of every nationality might be found, and ships arrived every day from all parts, both foreign and coastwise. In consequence of that the Cardiff Corporation, having in view the pro- tection of the inhabitants of Cardiff and the surrounding districts, felt that every precau- tion should be taken for preventing the introduction of smail-pox, as well as cholera, &c.. into Cardiff by way of the 3ea. It had been suggested tha.t the object of the Cardiff Corporation could be more easily attained by an alteration of the local regulations made under Section 125 of the Public Health Act, 1875, but it was greatly feared that that section was not sufficiently wide to permit such a bye-law. Sir E: J. Reed, K.C.B., M.P.. had written to the President of the Local Government Board (Mr. Long) upon the matter, and the President had replied pointing out to Sir Edward that if the addi- tional powers, involving, perhaps, the deten- tion of ships arriving at English ports, were given to port authorities a serious inter- ference with trade might be caused, more especially if foreign countries should take the opportunity as an excuee for establishing a system of examination at their ports against ship* arriving from English ports where small-pox was prevalent. Mr. Long was endeavouring to ascertain precisely what measures were taken at the present time at ports in the principal European States and in America for dealing with ships which on arrival were found to have small- pox on board. Before learning this it was understood Mr. Long hesitated to take the step which was being greatly pressed upon him. The Association of Port Sanitary Authorities whs in communication with the local Government Board with a view to obtaining an interview. The Town-clerk of Hull having eeeonded, the principle of the resolution was accepted, and it was decided to bring the matter before the Local Government Board.

KAISER AND MISS ROOSEVELT. A Wilhelnisbaven telegram says:—The former torpedo-boat and present gaardbhip D ? hns been named by the Emperor "Alice Roosevell. "Renter.

ELEVEN MEN DROWNED. A collision has ocenrred between two fisbin; smacks near Lazareth, oil the Portuguese coast, north of Peniche. The crews num- bered <10 men, eleven of whom were drowned.— Reuter.

STEAMERS COLLIDE AT CARDIFF. On Tnurgday the h-paniah steamer Tom was proceeding up the entrance channel at Cardiff to the East Bate Dock, when she fouled tJIC Italian barque Stella B. The latter vessel had her jibbom carried away besides deck damage and damage to rigging. The Stella B is coal laden, and wa4 about to proceed to sea.

I FOR FOOTBALLERS. f r, List of Matches to be I Played To-morrow. RUGBY AND ASSOCIATION TEAMS. The following local and general football matches, with others, played in each instance 011 the ground of the first-named ciub, will be reported in the football editions of the "Even- ing Express" to-morrow: J WjLSH RUGBY UNION FIXTURES AND REFEREES. Ebbw Vale v. Crumlin—Mr. G. H. Jones. Maesteg v. Treork.y. Pontnevvydd v. Cwmbran—Mr. W. Bowen. Mountain Ash v. Aberavon—Mr. J. E. Webb. Blama v. Pontypoo!—Mr. W. Llewelvn. Abertillery v. Cwmuarn. Newport A v. Cardiff A—Mr.. W. Llewellin. Swaasea. Seconds v. Tredegar-Mr. J. Richarde. Penhrtll v. Bridgsiui -Mr. C. R. Crawley. Tredegar v. Machcvii—Mr. R. Pollock. Llwynypia v. Tend n—Mr. E. John. Cardiff v. Newport. Llanelly v. Pontypridd. Treherbert v. Penygraig. CUP COMPETITION. Poniymistfr Juniors v. Ebbw Vale Stars-Yr. i. Jones. Bryncethin v. Neath Excelsiors. Whit-churdl v. Ystrad Stars—Mr. R. W. John. » e £ F'5y Stars v. Canton—Mr. Ben Lewis. At T.bow Vale.—Pontywain v. Victoria—Mr T Prohfri. Ciifynydd v. Cynon Stars—Mr. W. Bright. MONDAY. MARCH 24. Brynmawr v. Ehhw Vale—Mr. E. John. Blaina v. Cwmcarn—Mr. W. James. MIDLAND COUNTIES CUP-SEMI-FINALS. Leicester v. Burton. Ilandsworth v. Moseley. 71, OTHER MATCHES. Blaciiheath v. Manchester. London Scottish v. Kensington. Richmond v. Guy's Hospital. Upper Clapton v. London Welsh. Plymouth v. Torquay. Barnstaple v. Exeter. Devonport Albion v. Swansea. Northampton v. Rosslyn Park. Coventry v. Gloucester. Bristol v. Neath. Sale v. Broughton Park. Cheltenham v. Bath. Old Merchant Taylors v. Marlborough U. Durham County v. Northern. NORTHERN UNION CUP.—SECOND ROUND. Widnes v. Wakefield Trinity. Stockport v. Broughton Rangers. Altrincham v. Batley. Lancaster v. Hunslet. Heckmondwike v. Holbeck. Idle v. Whitehaven Recreation. Windhill v. Leeds1. Hull Kingston Rovers v. Hull. Warrington v. Bradford. Morecambo v. Swinton. Bawsbury v. Salford. Osselt v. Todmorden. Gooio v. Kirkatall. Oldham v. Leigh cr Runcorn. Castleford v. Wigan or Bramley. Huddersfield v. Aspatria or Rochdale II >rnets. LANCASHIRE COMPETITION. Barrow v. Birkenhead. NORTHERN UNION. Parton v. Workington. Wath Brow v. Maryport. YORKSHIRE RUGBY UNION CUP. Harrogate v. Wakefield. Old Dewaburiana v. Keadingley. Castleford v. Halifax St. Jnae's. Hull and East Riding or Bradford Wanderers v. Morley Parish Church. ASSOCIATION MATCHES. FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE. Derby bounty v. Stoke. Liverpool v. Newcastle United. Sjinderland v. Grimsby. Notts County v. Bury. Manchester v. Sheffield United. Sheffield Wednesday v. Blarkburn Rovers. Wolverhampton v. Aston Villa. Small Heath v. Everton. SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE. West Bromwich Albion v. Doncaster. Bnralem Port Vale v. West Bromwich Albion. Barnsley v. Newton Heath. Leicester Fosse Y. Stockport County. Preston North End v. Blackpool. Woolwich Arsenal v. GIossop. Chesterfield v. Gainsborough. Lincoln City v. Barton United. Burnley v. Bristol City. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Wellingborough v. Brentford. Bristol Rovers v. Reading. Tottenham Hotspurs v. Kettering. Watford v. Luton. Northampton v. Millwall. New Brompton v. Queen's Park Rangers. Portsmouth v. Swinton. West Ham United v. Southampton. LANCASHIRE LEAGUE. Woi.cington v. Chorley. Prescot v. Earlestowu. Warrington v. Stalybridge Hovers. Barrow v. St. Helens. MIDLAND LEAGUE. Burton Wanderers v. Lincoln City. Whitwick v. Worksop. Sheffield United v. Coalville. Walsall v. ShefQeld Wednesday. Grimsby v. Newark. NORTHERN LEAGUE. Darlington v. Scarborough. South Bank v. Darlington St. Augu3tiues. Stockton St. J.'s v. Grangetown. RUGBY TEAMS. CARDIFF V. NEWPORT. At Cardiff. Percy Bush has announced his intention not to play any more this season, and hia place will be taken by W. A. Jones. The Cardiff team will be:—Back, H. B. Win- field: three-quarter backs. Cecil Bigga, W. A. Jones, W. Jones, aiul Wax Williams; half backs, N. Thomas and Wyndham Jonas; for- warris. D. L. Bowen. G. Northmorc, Strana- ghan, W. C. Rees, J. Brown, Kirby, Hutcbings, and Spackman. Newport: Back, D. J. Boots- three-quarter backs, C. E. Lewis. 0. Pritchard It. Carpenter, and J. Williams (doubtful); half backs, G. L. Lloyd and J. Hillman; for- wards, G. Boots, J. Hodges, E. Thomas, G. Thomas H. G. Thomas, S. Adams, C. M. Pritchard, and A. G. Brown. PENARTH V. BRIDGEND. At Penarth. Bridgend: Back. W. Pennell; three-quarter backs, T. Matthews, J. Chant, G. Hitt, and R. Davies; half hacks, D. MLennan and W. Hopkin; forwards. E Davies (captain), T. Hayman, T. Griffiths, D. Lewis, T. Kingdom, R. James, L. Kingdom, and D. Dnvias. Penarth: Back. E. Richards: three-quarter hacks. C. lleywood, J. Heywood, H Jones, and H. F. Shatlock; half backs, Syd Smith and A. N. Other; forwards, C Warburton (captain). G. Matthews, W. Matthews, C. Pavev. T. Morris, W. Frisk, W. Stickler, and H. Stickler. MAESTEG V. TREORKY At Maesteg. Maesteg: Back, T. Hinkin; three-quarter backs, W. Hougb. Cash Llewellyn, A. N. Other, and W. Lewis; half backa, W. Hopkin and Ned Jones; forwards, .D L. Thomas. J. Luke. J. Redmond. T. Jamee. W. Thomas, S. Hopkins, T. J. Reee. and M. Coleman. Treorky: Back, Schofield; three- quarter backs (to be selected from), J. Bebh, D. J. Thomas, A. Evans, H. Humphreys, and E Waite; half backs, Joe Davies and H. James; forwards (to be selected from), Ramsey. Falcon. J. Thomaa, Bob Jones, Non Daviea. Ted Jones. J. Attwood, T. B. Davies, Eo Waite. and Clris Evans. Coleman. PENYGRAIG V. TREHERBERT. At Treherbert. Penygraig: Back, Tom Jones: three-quarter backs. Arthur Williams. D. Ingram. J. Grey, and E. H'anford; half backs, Dai Williams and Fred Mai-chant- for- wards, Harry Jones (captain), Frank Shugar, Levi Brown, Rees Parry. J. Mort, J. I. Jones. George Matthews, P.C. Owen. Mog Bowen. and Fred Pegler. LONDON WELSH V. UPPER CLAPTON. At Walthamstow. London Welsh: Back. D. J. Thomas; three-quarter backs, W. Llewellyn (captajn), E. D. Evans. R. T. Gabs, and J. Jackson; half backs, H. T. Maddocks and L. E. Silcox; forwards, W. H. Watts, J. F. Wil- liams. W. G. Hodge, Tom James, W. C. Roberts, J. C. Jenkins, A. Banister, and G. Bradshaw. CARDIFF RESERVES V. NEWPORT SECONDS. At Newport. Cardiff: Back, W. F. Young; three-quarter backs, E. G. Treharne, M. Wayne MGrgan. w. A. Jones, and J. W. n. King; half backs. W. Carde and D. Ryan; forwards. W. Hart, F. Hincs. R. Auckland, W. Jenkins, D. Evans. L. Geora-e. P.C. Smith, and J. Beer. London Welsh A v. Twickenham.—London Welsh: Back. D. Morris; three-quarter backs. W. Richards. T. Iteeg, T. Lloyd, and C. Davies; half backs, R. Pickering and A. J. Bevan; for- wards. F. Chorley. W. J. Jones, Victor Bevan, N. Watkins. J. Westlake. W. D. George, J. Bolus, and W. Wilkinson. Fleur-de-lis United v. Newbridge.-At Fleur- de-lin. Fleur-de-lis United: Back. John Hodges; three-quarter backs, D. Davies, Tom Davies, Lewis Williams, and W. Williams; half backs, D. Morgan and H. Jones; for- wards, E. Jones, D. Williams, W. Shelton, Mark Gifford. John BJarris (captain). Gill Jones, Joe Batt, and A. N. Other. St. German's v. Caerau United.—St. Ger- man's: Back, S. W. P. Jones; three-quarter backs. Hill. Thomas, Lewis, and W. J. Jones; half-backs, Clarke and A. Howit.t; forwards. H. Elsen. T. Quan. Yeoland, F. Trott, F. Peare, B. Williams, White, D'Arcy, and John. Team to mePt at station at two o'clock sharp. Empire United v. St. Athans.—At Roath Park. Kick-off at 3.45. Empire: flack. R. Hines: three-quarter backs, J. France, T. Deacey. J Collins. and C. Stephens; half- backs. D. Shanley and W. Davies: forwards. Forbes. C. Trapnell, AV. Tamlin. M'Intyre. E. Mcek. I. Reee. D. DaviM. Windsor, and Dickery. Meet art Empire at 2.45 sharp. Ebbw Vale v. Crumlin.—At Ebbw Vale. Ebbw Vale: Back. Giles or Yonng; three-quarter backfi (selected from). T. Jones, J. Kerton, W. Davies. AV. Brown, and 1). -Tonee; hnir-baclcs, the Brother3 Beyuon; forwards, J. Brain, T. Beard, A. Dtwies. A. Evaas, D. Lauranee. L. Beaven. A. Hudson. and anotlic". Beaven. A. Hudson. and anotlic". LJunharran v. Handaff Yard.—At T.lan- harrr.n. LlandafT Yard: Beck. B. Lee: three- quarter backs, A. Tnckett, A. Evans. A J3n- kin", and W. Hewitt"; hi-lf-backs. AA". Evans aud C. Legarc; forwards. E. IToltam 'captain), 1 n, Pitcher. J. Pritchard. W. Legge. W. Blewitt, NV. Swaffield. H. Whiteombe, and T. Morgan. Break leaves the Cow and Snuffers at two o'clock sharp.

ASSOCIATION "TEAMS. CARDIFF CORINTHIANS V. NELSON. | At Nelaon. Nelson: Goal, A. N. Other: I backs. E. Edwards aud J. Morgan; liall-.i backs, J. Hope, W, Evans, and T. White; for- wards, R. E. Evans, L. Edwards, H. Grey, G. Jenkins, and D. Lewis. ABERAMAN V. EBBW VALE. At Aberamar, Aberaman: Goal, Bressing- ton; baclus. }ivn<ly and Hnlin; half-backs (selected ftom). Fomey. Britton (captain), Hig- gina. and Green; forwards (selected from). Smart, Johnson, T. Jone3, Cook, Fry. Jones, and Read. SOUTH WAjfaSH LEAGUE. BARiir UNIONISTS V. PORTH. At Porth. Barry Unionists: Goal, J. Sutton; backs. Alf. G'fnen and G. Cashmore; half- backs. Tom Parry. Percv Jones, and W. Stevens captain): forwards, G. Kadcliffe, I. Green. C. Cminctl. Griff Williams, and B. Bevin. Porth: Goal. Egginton; backs. R. Parry and W. H. Pickcn; half-backs. O. Regan, F. Suter, and F. Stone; forwards, W. Young, L. Grant. W. AVatkins, J. Edwards, and W. Williams, TREIIARRIS V. HAFOD. LEAGUE MATCH. At Treharris. Trollarria: Goal. Ben Morris; backs. A. Evtms and J. Herbert half-backs, A Williams. T. Davies, aud J. Jemv.itis; for- wards. W. H. Morgan, D. J. Evans, J. Robbing, T. Price, aud D. T. Griffiths. Port Talhot. v. Mardy Thistles.—At Aberavon. Thistles: Goal, Tennant; backs, Tudor and Williams; half-backs, Jones. Price, and Hard- ing; forwards, Dadiul. John, Richard. Rob- bing. and Baehe. Train leaves Mardy at 19.10 a.m. Caerlcon v. Roseland Villa.—At Caerieon. f Caorleon Goal, AV. Boggs: backs. C. Bennett and E. Croesleigh half-backs. E. Tamplin. F. Morgan, and J. Taylor; forwards. C. Oakley. R. Grant. AV. Edwards, T. Jenkins, and J. Young. Penarth AVanderers v. Pcnarth Parish Church Reserves. -At Penarth. Parish Church Goal, M. Coleman: backs, E. Hallett and A. Thompson; half-backs. L. Fifoot. -P. Thomas, and C. Angear; forwards. T. Thomas. P. John- son, L. Storra. A. Dyer, and A. Travis. Cardiff Albions v. Bridgend Asylum. At Bridgend. Albions: Goal. M'Bratney; backe, Jones and Summers; half-hacks, AVindsor (cap- tain). Newton, and Thomas; forwards, Crowther, Matthews, Koad. Jeffrey, and Pallet. Kick-off at 3.15. Train leaves Riverside Station at. 1.5?. Barry District v. Penarth Parish Church.— On the Bitriita Ground, Barry. Kick-off at 3.30. Barry:' Goal. L. Mailing; backs, J. TVrr (captain) and T. Holmes; half-backs. A. Ger- man. R, Mason, and B. Melvin; forwards. G. James, T. Gylcs, E. Melvin, A. German, and J. Dalton. Penarth: Goal, F. S. Fravers: backs, H. Nell and H. S. Travers; half-backs, C. Jones. W. Roberto, and G. Martin; for- wards, J. Jones. M. Neale, H. Neale, W. Robert?, and W. Neale. Barry Boys' Brigade v. Barry Railway Offices.-Cn the Beggar's Well Field. Barry Boys' Brigade: Goal, H. Hill; backs. A. Ack- land and T. AVilliams; half-backs. G. W. Evaiw, Di J. Davies (captain) and J. David; forwards. W. U. Ashley. F. W. Wakefield, S. David, E. David, and J. T. Dunn. Richard-street United v. Barrv Meadows.— At Barry Dock. Richard-street United: Goal, J. Tobin; backs. AV. Berry and C. Luen: half- backs, D. Williams, R. Marshall, and S. Cose: forwards, E. AVilson, F. Chaplain, \V. Beaver. W. Steed, and F. Morgan. Barry Dock Harlequins v. Barry Is'and Wcflleyans.—At the Island, TIarU\[ui.H Another; backs, A. Turner nnd C. AVilliams; half-backs. W. AArhite. J. Hill, and It. Bryant; forwards, W. Close. W. Bivefitt. X. Lewis (cap- tain), E. Gauter, and I. Kingdom. George-street Stars v. C. V. Rovers Seconds. --Oil the ground of the latter. Stars: Goal.. E. Booker; backs. T. Higgius and A. Chattey: half-backs, F. J. Booker. T. Coultbard, and S. Owen: forwards, T. Tollarn. A. Lean. E. New- ten, C. Booker, and M. Abbott (captain). Cadoxton Rover, VB Penarth.—At Cadoxton. Rover3j Goal. R. Griffiths; backs, P. C. Jamea and AV. AVinch; lialf-backs, M. Lowrill (cap- tain). F. Johnson, and A. Giles; forwards. A. Lewis, Eert AVitchard, O. Williams, J. Cliasold. and Another. Porth Reserves v. Trelewis.—At Trelewis. Port h: Goal. J. Jones; hacks, A. Han ley and F. Elaon; half-backs. O. Owens, T. Davies, and O. Edwards: forwards, W. Thomas. H. Phil- j lips. W. E. AVilliams, J. Davies, and J. Wil- liams. Y.M.C.A. v. Cymrics Seconds.—At the Docks. Kick-off at 3.30 p.m. Y.M.C.A.: Goa.i. A. Mor- gan; backs, Guy Morgan and Algy Power; hajf-backs. Allin. Rndolf Chorley, and Val Musom; forwards, Ray Davier.. Hutchinga, Watty James (cantain), Cox, and Rwmbelow. Reserves: W. Mitchell and P. Davies. Referee: Mr. B. T. Fairburn. Llanbradach Reserves v. St. Vincente.-At LlanbradacI). Llanbradach: Goal. Mille; Micks. H. Tudor and G. Tudor; half-backs. F. Farrall. G. Jenkins. and J. Morrisson; for- wards, W. Fowler (captain). H. Carter. H. Bur- bidge, R. Carter, aDd J. Tudor. Referee: Mr. F. Tucker. St. German's Crrsccntc. v. Penarth Parish Church Reserves.—At Penarth. St. German's: Goal. Fraser: backs. Court and 8. Jones; half- backs. Evans, Davidson, and Williams; fot- wards, David, Possart, Gale, E. Jones, and Prober t. Grange St. Paul's v. Moorlands.-At. Grange- town. St. Paul's: Goal, T. Ayland; backs, D. Watson and J. Garaett; half-backs, A. E. Elliott, C. Solomon, and R. H. Long; forwards. C. Huxtable, T. Huxtable (captain), A. F. Powell, C. Spackman. and T. n. Spencer. Roath Park AVesleyans v. Canton Parish Church.—At Roath Park. AVesieyan3: Goal, W. Taylor; backs, E. Coverdale and C. Dingle; half-backs, F. Gilbert, A. Matthews, and Fai-thiak: forwards, George Taylor, Ll. Evuns, F. Rogers, C. Allen, and G. Howe. Cymrics v. East Moors Albions.—At Grange. Cymrics: Goal. C. Price; backs, E. Milford (captain) and D. Syveret; half-backs. A. Maguire. R. Mathers, and J. Darby; forwards. W. Jenkins. W. Richards, W, Docton, E. Spoors, and W. George. Whitchurch v. Roath Old Boys.—At Whit- eharch. Whitehurch: Goal, A. Templeton; backs, W. Evans and T. Bedford; half-backs. P. Howells. I. R. Thomas, and W. M. Evans; forwards, G. Alexander, P. Rees, H. Fisher, it. Church, and P. Greenslade. CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Llandaff Fields.—Higher Grade v. Severn-road —Mr. Richards. Jubilee Park.—Lansdowne v. Roath Park-Vr, Amos. Roath Park.—Albany-road v. Radnor-road—Mr. Ball.

Meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union. A meeting of the general committee of the Welsh Football Union was held at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, on Thursday evening, Mr. Gavin Henry presiding. The following offi- cial report of the proceedings was supplied to the representatives of the press: — Penygraig reported Maesteg for the non- fulfilment of a. fixture at Penygraig on Saturday last. Maesteg were ordered to pity jEj and to arrange to play another match. Crnmiin were also ordered to fulfil a fixture with Pontnewydd, and to pay 20s. to that ciub. Mr. R. Pollock, who refereed in the recent Pontypridd v. Llwynypia match, reported a Pontypridd player named Killarn for miscon- duct. Ifillsun was suspended for one week. Permission was granted to Newport to form a junior league, to be known as the Newport and District League. The Cardiff and District League informed the Union that they had suspended three players named H. Harding, W. Harding, and Ned Harding (brothers) for misconduct in the Canton v. Romilly league match last Saturday. The Union confirmed the suspen- sion of the three players. The new rule which prohibits "legs ap" in scrimmage, and adopted by the international board, was discussed. This rule will have to be confirmed by the annual meeting of the Welsh Union to be held on the 30th of April next before it can be put into force. It was reported that next season's inter- national matches will be played on the fol- lowing datesJannary 10. 1903, England, homo; Febmary 7, Scotland, away; March 14, Ireland, home. GLAMORGAN COUNTY CLUB. A meeting of the Glamorgan County Club Committee was held at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, on Thursday evening, Mr. Tom Williams (Llwynypia) in the chair.—It was decided to visit Devon on the 16th proximo, with a return match in Glamorgan in the middle of next November. SOUTH AVAJUES ASSOCIATION. .A meeting of the South Wales Association League was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Cardiff, on Thursday evening, Mr. Sandiford in the chair. Treharris Club was penalised two points for playing W. H. Morgan, an unregistered professional, against Porth. Aberdare Reserves were fined 10s. and expenses for not fulfilling their engagement with Treharris Reserves. It was resolved that Rogerstone should play Aberaman on April 5 at Aberamau. and tha.t the return match should take place on April 26. Correspondence was read with reference to the proposed visit of the Aston Villa team, but nothing definite was settled. GRASD FINAL CUP TIES. SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, TREHARRIS V. MILFORD HAVEN. At Nelson. Kick-off 4.0 p.m. Admission, 6d. SATURDAY, APRIL 5th. ABERDARE V. LLANDRINDOD. At Aberaman. Kick-oil 3.30 p.m. Admission 6d. e9775

CARDIFF LICENSED VICTUALLERS' AFFAIRS. Domestic and family troubles, heavy work- ing and household expenses, and failling off in trade are the causes r,r failure alleged by Elias Sinioue, of 72. Railway-street. Cardiff, who recently resided at the Canadian Hotel, Pearl-street. Roath, Cardiff. The receiving order was made upon the debtor's own peti- tion in consequence of being sued by one of his principal creditors. He commenced busi- ness in June. 1898, at the Canadian Hotel with- out any capital. He was really put into the hotel by a firm of local brewers, who advanced him JE79 odd to pay the outgoing tenant. The first meeting of creditors took placc to-day.

WORKHOUSE CASE. Death of the Child Edgehill. WHAT THE L.G.B. THINK OF THE MATTER. Severe Strictures on the Doctors The following letter has been received by tho Cardiff Guardians from the Local Govern- ment Board in reference to the recent scandal at the workhouse: — Local Government Board, Whitehall. March 19, 1902. Sir,-I am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to their letter of the 1st uito., and to state that they have now received from their inspectors, Mr. Bircham and Dr. Fuller, a. report of the oflcial inquiry recently held by them into the circumstances connected with the treatment in the work- house of the Cardiff Union of the infant C. R. Edgehill. deceased. The board direct me to slaty that they consider that tlm child Sho Never Have Been Sent Out of the Infirmary at all, and that Dr. Sheen, the medical officer of the workhouse, being responsible for the discharge from the infirmary ninst be so far held to be deserving of censure. The board are also of opinion that the eaminations of the child whilst in the nursery by Dr. Jen- kins. the assistant medical officer, were made in a perfunctory manner, and this, notwith- standing that his attention had been speci- ally drawn to the condition of the child on several occasions both by the matron and Ute children's attendant, M'Leod. And that it would appear from his own evidence, that he was of opinion that the child should not ha?e been sent oat of the infirmary. Had he occasionally made a thorough examination of the child the board do not doubt he would at some time have — Observed the Fracture of the arm. which was EO promptly discovered By Dr. Smith, whea he could have at once removed the child to the infirmary or reported the case to the medical officer. Moreover, if he had examined the child when he saw it in the receiving ward on the 21 h of November and a3ked its temperature he must have found that it was suffering from broncho-pneu- monia. On being so informed the mother would probably not have taker it out of the workhouse and have thus accelerated its death. The Board cannot avoid the conclusion that the assistant medical officer has been Guilty of Great Negligence in the performance of his duties, and they consider his conduct to be deserving of severe censure. Tha Board at the same time direct me to express their dissatisfaction at the appa- rent absence of proper co-operation between the medical officer and the assistant medical officer, evidenced by their conflicting state- ments on several occasions, regarding the visit, examination, and orders for treatment of the child. They consider that want of har- mony between officers in the position of Dr. Sheen and Dr. Jenkins cannot but be most detrimental to the efficiency of the workhouse medical administration. With regard to the children's attendant, Mr«. M'Leed, the Board consider her Free from Blame in the matter. There was no evidence to show that any accident or ill-treatment likely to result in a fractured arm occurred in the nursery, and she seemed to have taken all reasonable opportunities of pointing out the state of tho child to the assistant medical officer, as well as to the matron. The evidence of the matron, an officer of long experience, testifies to her general kindly treatment of the infanta under her charge, and the medical officer himself states that he had perfect con- fidence in her.-I am, your obedient servant, H. C. MUNRO. Assistaut Secretary.

Ping Pong Paragraphs Whitchurch Y.M.C.A. v. Wasps. The AVhitchurch Y.M.C.A. played the AVasps at the headquarters, Llandaff, la3t night, and after a clooe game the Whitchurch players were returned the winners by ten points. The following are the scores: — Y.M,C.A. Wasps. W. Hnizey o7 K. Cor 50 T. B. Price 44 T. Shepstone 50 E. J. Price. 50 —. Fallot 40 P. J. Price 41 Aaplin 50 S. Wright 50 S. Cox 46 J. C'. Evans 50 —. Maxfield 40 E Milward 42 —. Merritt 50 J. I. Foxall 50 —. Jenkins 28 364 354 The Wasps are the only team which up to the present have lowered the colours of the young men. But after last night's display honours are easy, and both teams are to be congratulated on the stand they made to keep their record intact. Eagles v. Zulus, Played at the Eagle Hotel, Cardiff. Scores: Eagles. Zulus. H. Sheen 60 II. Jenkins 46 L Morgan 42 F. Y. Weddell 60 S. Smith 60 E. N. AVilliams 34 T. E. Smith 60 A. Bosley 42 O. N. E. Snook 47 C. Davies 60 J, Lennox 60 B- T. Do vies 34 C. B. Smith 60 B. E. Mundy 57 A. E. F. J. Peaty 60 C. Angle 41 J. Smith 60 A. E. Mnndy 54 509 451

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CRICKET. MacLaren's Team. LILLEY THE BEST WICKET-KEEPER IN THE WORLD. In a. most interesting article contributed by F. A. Iredale (the well-known Colonial cricketer) to the "London Mail'' the team which MacLaren has captain is criticised. Mr. Iredale eays:—AVitliout wishing to over- rate the capabilities of the English team. I really think that it has done remarkably well. There is one cause for congratulation for which M'Luren must take entire credit. Eng- land had the privilege of producing, and Aus- tralia of launching, one of the very fines* bowlers who ever came to this country. I refer to Barnes. I believe that where all the members of MacLaren's team playing up to their English reputations Australia would on its present form lose the rubber to the visiting side. Jones, Jessop, and Tyldtsley have been of to little value to the team as batsmen that the side has had to rely upon practically the same batsmen in each match. The three named had they only done moderately well would have made some of the defeats less decisive. MacLaren has more than added to his great reputation. Besides playing many briliL.iit innings, he has shown Australia so many points as a captain that we are satis- Red he is without doubt the greatest general at present playing cricket. Hayward, too. has done some brilliant things, and hij^ bat- ting if a little more patient, is still sounu and attractive. The greatest success has been achieved by the two young players in the persons of Braund and Barnes. The firet- named is a player of much promise. In all his matches he has shown a coolness and knowledge which is surprising. Of Lilley nothing can be said but praise. As a wicket- keeper he is clearly the best in the world, and though he has not taken every chance offered him hia work is so neat and clever that others are quite prepared to take example from him If the side cannot find many adqjirers either in batting or bowling, it surely can in fielding. 1 can safely say that the present team has set up a standard of brilliancy that no previous team can boast of. In Braund. MacLaren, and Jones it possesses, I believe. the three finest slips I ever saw, and I have seen George Lohmann at his best. At cover Jessop and Qnaife have been magnificent; the returns of the first-named have resulted in the downfall of many of our batsmen. May 3—Maeat.Home. 10—lloase of Commons .Away. 17—Pontypridd .Home. 1?—Abergavenny Home. 21—forndalc .Home. 24—Aberaman .Home. 31—Bridgend Away. June 7—Newport Home. „ Is'—CkrdifF Away. „ 21—Mr. Eb«worth'8 XI Away. S3—N ewport Away. July 5—Mr. Ebwworth's XI Home. „ 12—Swansea Away. IS—Neath Home. „ 26-Aberga,venny Away. o0—Bridgend Home. Aug. 2—Neath Away. 4-Briton Ferry .Home. 9— 16—Cardiff Home. K—Lord Windsor's XI.Away. 30—Swansea Home. Sept. 6-Briton Ferry Away.

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"Cochfarf's" Comments. p t Councillor Morgan Tutton's declaration that it would be advisable for Swansea to join Cardiff in building one asylum for both county councils should have come at least twelve months ago, for the plana which have been adopted for the new Cardiff building at Whitchurch provide for only a maximum of 750 patients, and. allowing for the average increase of patients in both towns between the present date and the time when the Cardiff asylum will be ready for inmates, every bed will be occupied on the open- ing day. This would necessitate au extension of buildings to be proceeded with at once, for it is impossible for the Cardiff Committee to re-cor.itlcr plans which have already taken two years to prepare. As it is, many members of the corporation fear that the time fixed by arbitration for the Cardiff patients to be withdrawn from the Bridgend Asylum will be exceeded before the Whitcburch Asylum is ready to receive them. There is no doubt that a scheme could be matured which would prove financially beneficial to Cardiff and Swansea, but the Lunacy Commissioners look with dis- favour upon any scheme that provides for housing more than 1,000 patien's in one institution. For this reason the Bridgend Asylum is practically divided in two, the older buildings being at Angeltown and the latest extensions a mile away, at Pare Gwyllt. Apart from the considerations I have stated. Mr. Tutton's suggestion is a welcome evidence of a desire that a better understanding should exist between Cardiff and Swan- sea in matters of common interest. I have no hesitation in hazarding the opinion that the members of the Cardiff Corporation are prepared to receive in the most friendly spirit any overtures that may come from Swansea. The Gael" is belated this month, bne it contains a carefully-written article on "The True Shamrock." As there has been a doubt that the emblem sported on St. Patrick's Day is not always the three-leaved grass by which the patron saint of Ireland set forth the mystery of the Holy Trinity, this contribution should be carefully read by everyone interested in the question. The writer (Mrs. Sarah Blennerhassett) states that the tri-* folium minus is recognised as the correct emblem in the largest number of Irish counties, but Mrs. Blennerhassett gives the whole weight of her authority in favour of the wood Sorrel (oxalis aceto- sella). The leaf of this decorative little plant is a trefoil, yet it is not a member of the clover family. She admits that the wood sorrel is not now worn anywhere as a shamrock, but the authorities she quotes base them belief upon the fact that old writers state that the shamrock was formerly eaten in Ireland. They will- ingly eat the herbe sbamrocke, being of a -harpe tast," said Fynes Mor.vson, the secretary of Queen Elizabeth's Lord Deputy. Every country-reared boy and girl in Wales has eaten wood sorrel, and can testify to its sharpeor bitter- sweet taste. The wood sorrel possesses all the qualities which render it appropriate for the national feast, and is even more beau- tifully three-leaved than the clover. Threlkeld printed the earliest "Flora of Ireland," and he says "It may be asked how came the Irish national emblem to pass from the wood sorrel to the common clover? To account for this substitution is not difficult. The cultivation which brought in the trefoil drove out the wood sorrel, which was formerly abundant whilst our extensive woods existed, but afterwards disappeared with them, until the commonest plant became the scarcest and it was more easy to obtain the trefoil introduced into the country by artificial cultivation." Mr. James Britten, editor of the "Journal of Botany," made an in- vestigation of specimens of shamrocks used in different counties, and lie found the trifolium minus used in twenty-two counties and parts of counties, the creeping clover in sixteen counties and parts of counties, the trefolium pratense in Waterford and Wicklow, and the black medick in Cork and Dublin. In the majority of notices I have seeii of the late Sir Richard Temple, more or less definite hints were made as to his per- sonal appearance. To put it bluntly, he was regarded ns an ugiy man; but did not this arise from Mr. Henry Furniss's cruel cari- cature of him in the pnges of '-Punch ? On occasions when I visited the House of Commons I had learned to seek out tho familiar figure of Sir Richard, for no other reason than that his face was always wreathed with kindly smiles, and for that reason aud the knowledge that he was really a kind-hearted man, as well as an erudite scholar, his personality had more fascination for me than the best-dressed Adonis in the House. It has been said that he .seldom sat out a debate, but seldom lost a division. I was informed that his walking in from the Lobby towards the Bar of the Houle was a sure sign that a division was near, although very often there was no other indication of it, for he knew the moods of the members just as a father worthy of the name knows the moods of a family of children. Following my reference to the Salvation Army Self-denial Week, I am informed by an ardent Salvationist that this year's success surpasses all record. The exact figures of the movement in all lands will not be known for some time. but it is now certain that the total money raked will not be far short of £ 100,000. Fifteen years ago, when the self-denial week was begun, the promoters thought they were very successful because they raided £ 5,000. Since then the fund has gone on increasing by leaps and bounds every year. A &um of JE100,000 should enable so carefully-managed a movement as the Salvation Army to extend its useful work considerably, and I have no doubt such an extension will be brought about. That notice will be given by the work- men's representatives in July next to terminate the sliding-scale arrangement is as sure as that July is on this year's calendar, and timid people are beginning to picture in their minds the terror of another universal stoppage of collieries in South Wales. A burnt child dreads the fire, and tradesmen and others who have experienced the result of previous strikes dread the repetition of a labour war. It should bo remembered, however, that, heads of families, who recollect the bare cupboards which resulted from the last great dispute, are equally sensible of the undesirability of undergoing a long cessa- tion of work, and employers have not for- gotten the evil of a. dislocation of trade. The movements of employers and employed, so far as they are at present known to the public, indicate that a genuine effort will be made on both sides to come to a new agreement before the period of notice regarding the sliding-scale expires. No time is being lost in gathering information about the condition of labour and the methods of coal-getting in other countries than ours, and this will do away with a good deal of delay when final negotiations between masters and men are in progress. There is a hopeful tone in the conversation of those who are in a. good position to estimate the probable result of this new movement, and it is sincerely to be hoped it will be justified.