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Passing Pleasantries, "A GOOD ORDER." A certain gentleman at Norwich was lately complaining, in a restaurant in that city, that he had three fine daughters, with each of whom he would give five thousand pounds, yet he could find no one for a son-in-law. "With your leave, sir. said an Irishman who was present getting up and making a very low bow, "I'll take two of 'em." BUYING A VERDICT. "It's a hundred dollars in your pocket," whis- pered the defendant's lawyer to the juror, "if you can bring about a verdict of manslaughter in the second degtee." Such proved to be the verdict, and the lawyer thanked the juror warmly as he paid him the money. Yes. said the juror, "it was tough work, I but I got there after a while. Alk the rest went in for acquittal." TO BE SAVED AT OXCE. A friend of an Irishman, having fallen into a elough, the Irishman called loudly to another for assistance. The latter, who was busily engaged in cut- ting a log. and wished to procrastinate, in- quired, "How deep is the gentleman in?" "I p to his ankles. "Then there is plenty of time." said the other. "No, there is not." rejoined the first, 'Oi forgot to tell yus he's in head first." A SEASON TICKET. A gentleman who frequented a circus noticed a boy among the audience, who was sound asleep every time he happened to be in. Curious to know why the urchin should I resort to such a place for sleeping, our friend went up one evening and accosted him. "My little fellow, what do you go to sleep for?" "I can't keep awake," rejoined the boy; "it is a. terrible bore to see them doing the same thing every night." "But why do you come?" "Oh. I can't help it-I must come-I have a. season ticket."

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REMARKABLE CASE. Alleged Frauds on Pawnbrokers. SINGULAR SEQUEL TO JEWEL ROBBERIES. Some months ago a telegram from America. appeared in the Birmingham newspapers announcing that a man named William Wilde had surrendered himself to the United States police, and had confessed to having robbed Messrs. Walsh, Lovett, and Co., merchants, of Birmingham, by whom, prior to his crossing the Atlantic, he had been employed, of a quantity of jewellery, to the value of between L500 and JE600. On inquiry at the offices of the firm named the press were informed that they had no charge to make against Wilde, and nothing further was heard of the case. An extraordinary sequel is now reported. Wilde, being released by the American police when they found that the authorities in this country took no action, returned to England. Finding that he was not prosecuted by those he stated he had victimised, he approached them with offers of assistance in recovering property which by his act had pasfled out of their hands. The result was that a quantity of jewellery, which he is said to have pawned in London, was returned to the original owners, and the pawnbrokers, in protection of their own interests, took out a warrant for Wilde's arrest, which was effected in Birming- ham on Thursday evening. The charge is that of having obtained money by false pretences, the contention being that he raised money on goods that he stated to be his own, whereas they really belonged to other people. Wilde has been taken to London, where his case will be dealt with.

FOOTBALL. Referee Stoned at Harborne An extraordinary case of disorderly conduct J on the part of players and violence toward a referee was dealt with at a meeting of the council of the Birmingham Youths' and Old Boys' Football Association last night.—A report was received from Mr. Edgar C. Keey, the referee in the match Harborne Lynwood v. Heneage Street, at Harborne, on November 15, in which he stated that the play of the Heneage Street team was of the roughest and foulest description, and warnings were met with sneers and curses. In the second half a penalty kick was given against them for "a most foul trip." "A cursing mob" imme- diately surrounded the referee. "The filthiest I language imaginable" came from the left half-back (Baxter), who was ordered off the I field. He refused to go, and the game was stopped. On leaving the field the centre for- ward (Small) threw a huge block of wood, which missed the referee's head by a few inches, and others used stoned and threats. -Having interrogated all the parties con- cerned, the council decided to suspend d. Small till January 1, 1904, for using filthy lan- guage and throwing at the referee; A. Baxter, till January 31. 1903, for using filthy language I and refusing to leave the field; W. Davis and E. M'Cloud, for fourteen days, for using filthy language. G. M'Cloud, the captain, was severely censured for failing to support the referee. Football and Small-pox. The social arrangements connected with the Yorkshire v. Cheshire Rugby match at Brad- ford have been upset by the decision of the manager of the Great Northern Victoria Hotel, who, alarmed by the football connec- tion with smallpox through the case of Dob- son, the ex-international, from which fifteen cases have arisen, consulted the medical officer yesterday morning, and, owing to the risk, intimated that he could not entertain the football party at his hotel. The Brad- ford men, who carried Dobson's ooffitI. a fort- night ago, were all healthy yesterday. -0 ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. BLAENGWAWR GROUND, ABEKAMAX, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st. NEWCASTLE ryiTED (First Division English League) V. ABERAMAN. Newcastle United Team;- Goal. •Kingsley. watwn. Agnew. Caie. »A!tXen Carr. •McColi. Stewart. Gardner. Rutherford. Roberta. Denotes International. Aberaman Team:— Egginton. Hugh Jones. Boulton. W. Rooke. P. Britton. W. J. Jones. Forwards fromHulin, J. Rooke, Griimell. Steve Jones, T. D. Jones. B. Preddy, and J. Davies. Kick-off 5,0 P.m. Referee: Quartermaster-seigeant Quinton, R.E. el0738

——— ) TRIP DOWN THE THAMES ON A LOG." Mr. Tom Barton, a. Londoner, who spent many years in the timber trade in Canada and the United States, where he aocruired the knack of travelling on a log without tumbling over into the water, started on unique trip down the Thames on Thursday on a "log" composed of nine large tins soldered together. A correspondent states that Barton passed Battersea Bridge at 1.50, seated on the log in a chair painted white. He seemed to be quite enjoying himself. He went down on a very fast tide, but smooth water. Quite a flotilla of boats accompanied him, and from these he was handed cigarettes, newspaaere, Ac. He looked perfectly at his ease, and as if he would have no difficulty in accomplishing the task set him of navigating the log down to the Tower Bridge. Some difficulties, however, he had to face at Vauxhall. where the new bridge is being constructed. Albert Bridge was passed at 1.45 p.m., and the difficulties of Vauxhall temporary bridge, where the swirl of the tide threatened to capture the frail craft, were overcome at 2.35 p.m. After passing this point Barton grew confident, standing on his chair and waving a flag in each hand. At Westmin- ster Bridge, which was successfully "shot" at 2.48, the log-roller repeated his performance on the chair. He then took a table from a boat which accompanied him. and. balancing it on the log, went through the eating and drinking performance again. J

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OLD FOOTBALL FACES Harry Bowen Dreams of the Past. DICKY LOCKWOOD, TOM CLAPP, TOMMY S., AND W. W." R. E. LOCKWOOD, International. Little Dicky Lockwood was for many years a. little Yorkshire god. He was petted by the Yorkshire ladies, great and small, and wor- shipped by the men remainders. He was so small, and yet so clever in football. As the Yorkshiremen said, "He was a. little demon." "Demon" in Yorkshire is a quasi-love term. The additional qualification of being a. Tyke bred and born was the last thing essential to mak-e him positively glorious. I am anxious to make Dicky's qualities shine with a trans-1 oendental lustre, for the greater the find the greater the finder. And I was the finder. Blast No. 1 from my own trumpet. Head the story. In the season of 1884-5 it was my portion to be fixed as a teacher of youth at Dewsbury, in Yorkshire. Dewsbury is the town of rags. When you see a donkey and cart followed by a man yelling Rags and bones!" you may be sure he's a commercial acting on commission for Dewsbury. Well, but the point. During the above season the South Wales cup ties were here all the fun of the fair, while the Yorkshire Rugby cup ties created a similar and greater enthusiasm in the land of the Tykes. One of the rules of their competition precluded a player from taking part in two different cup competitions. Being invited to help Dfwsbury, and knowing that if I did so it would be impossible to play also for Ham- i elly, I had to decline. At that time, in a field not far from the school, there was at practice a young club of the name of Earlsheaton Football Club. One of the youngsters playing was young Lockwood, and, though a very little 'un, he simply made rings round the opposite side. His play was consistent, ajid not to be passed over. Being myself again pressed to play for Dewsbury, I banteringly chaffed the hon. secretary, saying that young Lockwood was as good as they made them. His name was brought before their committee, and. though at first con- demned on account of his size, he was even- tually tried, with the result that bs became a regular player, then obtained county honours, and finally gained the coveted Eng- lish cap. He played first at full back, but soon made good his claim to three-quarter position. In physique, though small, he was sturdy and difficult to floor. One did not look for severe resistance in such a small body, but one got it just the same. Dicky was really a pocket Hercules. TOM CLAPP, Newport International. In taking a retrospective mental survey of the players of the pest, there is no one who stands out so clearly as Tom Clapp. He was a forward always fit for a vigorous game, whether at home or away. Being built on a large plan, he put the whole force of his avoirdupois in the scale. What his country thoug-hr of him can be seen in the fact that he was chosen fourteen times to represent Wales, his innings extending from the eighty-threes to the eighty-eights. He was a contemporary of H. S. Lyne and G. L. Morris, Swansea, and three finer specimens of the manhood of Wales need a lot of looking for. These are dandy days in football compared to ye former times. A few of the old-time charges would make some of our modern ones stand aghast. But the impact was not eo fearful as might be supposed. When, however, gruelling occurred, it was taken unsweetened. Referees had no power to order off. TOM SCHQFIELD, of Bridgend. There are people who believe that football affairs should be managed by men who have played the game. Well, there are opinions and opinions, and each has his own. But I may be excused for saying that if the matter of being a non-player were to preclude Mr. I Tom Sohofield from being a member of the Union, then it would be a distinct loss. The Welsh Football Union are not always a happy family. It would not be a good sign if it were so. Too much happiness would savour of pre-arrangement of business-that throttler of honest discussion. It sometimes happens that one member looks askance at the other. But we never look askance at Tom. By his cheer- fulness and sappy sayings, he has been the means of smoothing over many a wrinkled dis- cussion. Bridgend, the club he swears by, has been proud in its day. The Sadters. the Veritys, the Emerys, the Jameses, and other old boys were fit for the best company. But times are changed, and the club has fought an up-hill fight for ma.ny years. And Tom has been foremost in that fight. It requires a than with cast-iron cheerfulness to keep up heart when his club has not, yet met thf* iade Victory once this season. But so it is, Tommy hopes to do something after next Saturday. WM. WILKINS, Hon. Treasurer W.F.U. It is going back to the seventies to find out the correct start of the unfolding of the bud of football interest in the mind of "W. W." The destinies of the Llanelly Club were at that time guided by one man—Mr. John Brown, to wit. John Brown was everything— hon. secretary, hon. committee, and hon. boss in general. Possessed of iong-windednesa, he generally out-stayed any argument by whom-! soever broached. He was Scotch in name and Sootch in acLion. A one-man management is not at all desirable, and "football matters" in Tinopolis had become "grumbling matters." It was at this critical time that Wilkins came forward, took the reins of office as hon. secretary, and speedily, by tact and good management, had the machine rolling with a well-oiled motion. As an organiser, there is no doubt he stands in the front rank. As hon. secretary, it became hi3 business to carry through the arrangements of the first. Yorkshire tour, in 1884, in which Dewsbury. Hull, Bradford, and Halifax were met on Yorkshire soil. This tour proved the opening out of Llanelly's prospects. Return matches were arranged, and the scarlets, then the "Primrose and Rose" (lovely combination this in wool), took their stand in the front rank. Willie Wilkins was in good time appointed hon. treasurer of the Union, and in that capacity has had to manage the huge crowds that attend our iaterna-tional matches, with what success is known to all. As a player, he was found in the Llanelly forwards. He did not shine as a pusher, but when t,he ball got loose he brought off some very effective driiii)Ies. Being built on broad lines, it was a difficult thing to get the ball away from his toes. He was always in the brunt of it., though I believe he became faint-hearted at the thought of having any facial evidences of the game as adornments for the Sunday. He has not been forget ten by the Llanelly elec- tors, for wo find him now an urban councillor for Llanelly, and also a. county coun-cillor for Carmarthenshire.. He feels now that he is getting too old for football interest, and confesses to having an unconquerable desire to place his legs on the mantelpiece and his body in an armchair, even though through the windows float in the huzzas' or groans of the crowd a.t the match. Wilkins has dropped many hints as to his probable retirement from the Union treasurer- ship. but if he has any regard for the wishes of his friends and the friends of football he will bide yet awhile. [

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ALLEGED SLANDER. Barmaid's Claim for £ 5,000. SINGULAR LETTERS FROM THE PLAINTIFF. In the Court of Session, Edinburgh, yester- day, Lord Kincairney had- before him the action by Florence M'Millan, barmaid, Glas- gow, against Walter de Frece, 56, Tulse-hill, London, to recover £5,000 damages for alleged slander contained in statements said to have been made by the defendant as to her moral character, and his relations with her. Mr. Thomson, for the defendant, said he had a letter in the following terms from the plaintiff to his client, dated November 19:- I am extremely sorry to see by the news- papers that the case at my instance against you is still in court, and, as I desire that it should go no further, I have instructed my agent, and hereby withdraw it, and you can tell your solicitor to do nothing further, as I mean to do nothing further.—(Signed), Florence M'Milan. Counsel said he took it that tha.t was aban- domnent on her part of the action, and he I asked his lordship to dismiss the action with expenses. There was a. letter dated the 17th, in which she said:- I wrote at once to Connor (her agent), tell- ing him that it had to be stopped at onoe, as I was forced into it by Simons. I don't know your agents, or I would have written to them, because the talk about me iio Glasgow is something awful. The letter was addressed to the defendant himself. In these circumstances, counsel con- tehded, it was quite plain that this woman had been an instrument to Simons, and that she regretted that proceeding, and actually by that letter withdrew tbl action. Mr. Munro, for the plaintiff, resisted the motion. He regretted that he was not able at present to inform his lordship as to the circumstances under which this letter was obtained by the defendant from the plaintiff. But one thing was perfectly certain. Every meana which perverse ingenuity could suggest was being taken to get rid of this action. Inquiry was beinig made as to how and under what circumstances this letter waa written.. The letter commenced Dear sir," while all her previous letters to the defendant began Dear Walter." He suggested that his lord- ship should continue the motion until Tues- day to admit of the inquiries being completed. His Lordship agreed to this course.

BOWLING. Professional Coaching, At the annual meeting of the Henley stewards, fixed for December 13, the follow- ing new .rule will be proposed: "No eight- oared, four-oared, or pair-oared shall be allowed to compete if within four weeks prior to the commencement of the regatta the crew shall have been coached during any practice in rowing, or controlled or directed in their training, by any person not considered an amateur oarsman, sculler, or coxwain uned the general rules."

ABERAVON V. PONTYPRIDD. Candid Criticism of To-day's Performance. On MONDAY NEXT the "Evening Express" will publish an article by Mr. HARRY BOWEN, in which the perfor- mances of the Abera.von and Pontypridd teams at Aberarvon to-day will be discussed in his usual candid manner.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE. Important Suggestions from America. Mr. Payne, Postmaater-GeneraJ, in his report, gays that statistics show that the average weight of parcels from the United States to all countries slightly exceeds 3Jlb. The domestic service does not permit the in- troduction of parcels heavier than 41b., there- fore, in view of the fact that 41b. as a limit will fairly meet the requiremntB of the United States the second Assistant Postmaster- General recommends the tender of paroel poet conventions with Great Britain, France, and Italy, and other countries in Europe similar to that existing with Germany, except that the weight shall be limited to 41b. He also recommends that six months' notice be given to Germany if the United States desire to modify the existing convention by reducing the weight to 41b. The Postmaster-General invites attention to the remarks of the Second Assistant Postmaster-General on fhe need of some universal stamp or some substitute for facilitating international correspondence. He believes that it is now time to reduce foreign postage, which is excessive and a. hindrance to the development of comimerce and trade, and recommends negotiations with Great Britain, Germany, and. France with a. view to the modification of rates.

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Last Saturday's Peculiar Record. TO-DAY'S HUNT FOR S.W. LEAGUE POINTS. We are sO accustomed to look upon football as being- a game specially set apart for Saturdays that we are apt to overlook the fact that there are many instances where Satur- day is an impossible day. Saturday is, undoubtedly, the footballers' day, but mamy good combinations in the district are always obliged to fix their matches for Wednesdays or Thursdays. On any Wednesday or Thurs- day a stroll to the Gardens or to the Boat-h Park will be justified by the good play to be seen. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of seeing the Cardiff Wednesday A Football Club playing the Depot Welsh Regiment on the Barracks Field, and a real good game it was. If I remember rightly, the Wednesday men won, which was a creditable performance, when it is remembered that some of the soldiers are excellent players. Up to the present I hear that the Cardiff Wednesday have played eight matches, of which five have been won and only one lost. Some of the players possess names which are familiar in Saturday football, and, if practice makes perfect, they ought to be in form. Stuckey is captain, and is well helped by such players as A. White, P. Becker, Swaine (fn goal;, Allen (baokj, late of Bristol, and the old stalwart, Tom Parry. Sinoe drafting out the above I have received a. request from the Wednesdays tooontradicba. report which appeared. some time last week to the effect that they failed to raise a team. The club can rely upon at least twenty play- ing members, so that they do not see how it coald happen that they could not put out eleven men. Says the Cardiff Wednesday: — The fact of the match not being played was that the Canton Club did not state on their postcard the time and place of meeting. We visited their field, but could not find out the place to change. Then, after looking about for their dressing-room until nearly dark, we refused to play. We received them at a proper place when they visited Boath Park, and our players thought it ttnsportsmaniike on the Cardiff Wednesdays' part to receive them-or not to receive them—in this way." I am taking no sides in this, for it only seems to be a case of forgetfulness on the part of a secretary, who, I daresay, had no intention of treating his visitors in such a style. But one thing occurs to me. Are those clubs affiliated to the association?' If not, I would suggest to the various mid-week clubs that they seriously consider the question. They fill an important place in the football world, and as such they have certain responsibilities. I hope to see them stepping into line, and forming one with the great body of Saturday men. Last Saturday was a record day in South Wales for matches abruptly terminated. Scores of junior games had; to be stopped, and amongst the top clubs the matches at Roger- stone, Aberdare, and Port Talbot were short time. The afternoon was very threatening, and about four o'clook the deluge came, with a bitterly cold and stinging wind. Darkness arrived earlier, too, ajid, what with one thing and another, last Saturday was an unpleasant one for footballers. In one case it seemed that one club left the field without waiting for the formality of the referee's sanction. This will probably have to be investigated by the.league, and so any comments on1 my part will be out of pl-aoe until then. The kick-off at Port Talbot waa delayed through some misunderstanding about the times, although Nelson were waiting for some time for the home team. Port Talbot had out am almost new line of forwards, and they proved very smart on the ball, M'Gall at inside right especially so. Their outside men also knew what to do with the ball. They did not wait, but got away with it, and swung it into the centre when they got near the goal- line. The centre-half was continually en tire move, and well supported by his two wings. On the whole, Port Talbot seemed to adapt themselves better to the ground than the Nelson men, who went in more for the indi- vidual style. When the game came to an end Port Talbot were leading by two goals to one. This afternoon those old rivals, Nelson and Forth, meet in their return league fixture, and a rare match should be seen. Nelson somehow make a good show against the Rhondda men, as was seen when Porth visited Nelson a few weeks ago and won by two goals to none. And Nelson that day had out a dis- organised eleven. An interesting match has just been fixed up—or practically so—between the Cardiff District League and the Newport League. The match will be played on the Orb Villa Ground at Newport, and a commendable spirit seems to be existing, for the whole of the takings, less bare expenses, will be handed over to some charitable institution. From tha.t point of view alone the match should— a.nd', doubtless, will—be extensively patro- nised. The day, too—Boxing Day—is all in its favour, and 11.30 for the kick-off could not be improved upon. The match will be a purely friendly trial of strength between the two leagues, the money-making idea, from the view of self-interest, being absent. These two leagues are fortunate in having two such enthusiasts to take interest in their welfare as Mr. Wathen for Cardiff and Quartermaster, sergeant Quinton for Newport. I shall refer to this again another week. To-day the whole of the league clubs in the first division of the South Wales League a.re engaged in the hunt for points. In view of the fact that Barry—if Porth's protest be not sustained—and Aberaman will meet next Saturday in the third round of the Welsh Cup, to-day's game between, the two clubs is probably the most interesting of the five. Both clubs a.re extremely strong, and the game should be worth the seeing. But, for a hard tussle, where it is difficult to spot the winner, I na-me the match at Caerphilly, where the opposition is supplied by Cardiff. I hope to refer to these games in detail next week, and; also to the play at Aberdare. Several teams had recourse to the one-baok game last week, and, to anyone who has studied the laws, it was amusing to witness the feeble attempts of the opposition to make headway against the one back. At an early date I shall have aomeithimg to say upon the one-back game. Kernels. Abergavenny have a fine back in Briscoe. Jimmy Hopkins, Pcmtlottyn, although a youngster, is a smasrt lad. Harry Jones, the goal-keeper of Cwmpark, ie one of the best. Reed, of Abergavenny, can play football, as well as fight the Bo ere. Barry lads, plus Penarth, beat the Cardiff youngsters. Jimmy Summers plays his last match to-day. The Albions and Cardiff lose a. grand player. I expect the Albions will get plenty of appli- cations for the, places Cwmpark fell from their position as league Leaders. Merthyr Vale can supply the reason. Ponrt-lottyn'a forwards missed1 chanc'es. Gregory waa about, the best in an. on the ield last week. Tewkesbury United are getting on nicely, hanks. Victoria Juniors went to Whitchurch. iVnere were their posts? Barry Schoolboys had a. powerful forward I ine. Newcastle fnited are in South Wales on tfonday. They are pltyine the Villa to-dayi

SUNDAY SERVICES. -0 Preachers inTo'morrow's Pulpits. ANGLICAN & NONCONFORMIST APPOINTMENTS. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL. ADVENT SUNDAY (St. Andre,):-In residence, thr Very Rev. the Dean and the Ven. the Archdeacon ol LlandafF. Eight a.m. and mid-day: Holy Communion. Morning: Stanford in B flat; anthem, "Sleepers, wake!" (Mendelssohn); hymns, 53 and 5i; preaclior, the Arch- deacon. Three p.m.: Litanv. Afternoon: Stainor in'E flat; anthem, "The sorrows of death," "The night Í1 departing" (Mendelssohn); hymns, 47 and 223; preacher, the Dean. Offertories for Cathedral Expenses and Choii Fund. ANGLICAN CHURCHES. I Cardiff.—St. Barnabas.—The Parochial Clergy. I Stf' Paul's.—1The Parochial Clergy. St. Stephen's (Mount (-mart-square).—Re*. A. G. Russell. Evening, Holy Communion. All Saints.—10.0 a.m., Hoiv Communion. Morn'ne. the Vicar; evening, Rev. T. Davies (chaplain H.M. Prison). Eglwys Dewi Sant. -a.o a.m., Holy Communion. Morning, Rev. T. Richards; evening, the Vicar. Dinaa Powis.—St. Andrew's.—Itev. H. J. Williams. Ely.—St. David's.—The Vicar. St. Fagan's.—Bev. T. Bird. CardiC.—Christ Church (Wel!s-Et reet) ,-Rev. W. C. Lam- port (rector). BAPTIST. Cardiff.—Albanv-road.—Rsv. Wm. Morris. Bethel (Mount Stuart-square).—Rev. T. Davies (pastor). Bethany (St. Mary-street).—Rev. W. E. Winks. Ebenezer.—Rev. Caleb ,Jo.hua. Hope (Canton}.—Eev. T. W. Medhurst. Longcross-street.—Rev. B. W. Johns (Tcngwynlais). Llandaff-road.—Rev. Houert Llovd. Salem (Boath).—Morning and 6.0 p.m., Rev. T. T. Jones. Siloam (Clarence-hall).-Yorning and 6.0 p.m., Rev. W. Harries. Tabernacle.—Morning. Rev. Owen Jones (Barry Dock); evening, Iiev, Charles Davies. Tredegarvllle (The Parade).—Rev. James Baillee. Victoria IEldon-road1,-Rev. J. O. Hughes (pastor). Cadoxton.—Mount Pleaeant.—Mr. A. W. Morris (Cardiff). Ca.erphilly,-Mount Carmel-Morning and 6.0 p.m. (special service), Rev. W. S. Evans. Penarth.-Tabernacle.-Rev. W. G. Davies (pastor). Whitchuroh,-Bethel.-Mommg and 6.15 p.m., Rev. J. Arthur Jones. BIBLE CHRISTIAN. C Diamond-street. Morning, Rev. C. G. Hawken; evening. Rev. A. Hancock. Miskin-street.—Morning, Rev. P. Cudmore; evening, Rev. Cooper G. Hawken. CALVINISTIC METHODIST. Cardiff.—Clifton-street.—Rev. R..T. Rees, M.A. Cathedral-road.—Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A. Crwys-road.-Rev. M. Richards. Frederick-street.—Rev. Talwg Davies. Plasnewydd.—Rev. J. Pulford Williams. Evening subject, "The Gospel of Forgivenness." Penibrokc-terrace,-Rev. M. Luther Phillips (Swan- sea). Salem (Welsh).—Rev. W. J. Williams (Hirwain). C&erphiHy.—Eng!ish.—M.M a.m. and 6.0 p.m., Rev. J. D. Thomas. CONGREGATIONAL. Cardiff.—Betlilehem (Welsh), Eyre-street.-Rev. Tanner Hughes. Central (Windsor-place).—Rev. W. Spurgeon. Charles-street.—Rev. J.,Williamson, lILA. Ebencxer (Welsh).—Bev. J. C. Lloyd (Ynysybwl). Hannah-street.—Morning, afternoon (2.45), and even- ing (Sunday School Anniversary), Re". D. M. Jenkins (London). Mir.nv-street (Cathays).-Rev. Thos. Hughes, A.T.S. Mount Stuart (Welsh).-Rev. J. R. Davies. Richmond-road.—Rev. W. Cadwaladr Parry. Severn-road.—Mr. T. Millward (Pentre). Star-street.—Rev. J. Morris. StMey-road.—Rev. W. Henrik Jones. St. Paul's (Cowbridge-road).—Rev. J. Harrop Walker. Wood-stieot.—Rev. John T. Peace. Penarth.—Christ Church.—Rev. J. Gwilym Jones. Whitchurch.—Beulah.—Student. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND C Park-Rev. W. E. Shaw. Winifor-place.—Rev. Robert Greenhillds, M.A. (Liver- pool). PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WALES FORWARD MOVEMENT CENTRE. Cardiff.-Ea.st Moors-hall.-Rev., John Badham. Choir Festival. Clive-road-hall (Anniversary).—Bev. F. H. Ley- bourne. Gr&ngetown-ha.U.—Rev. W. Watkin Williams. Moorland.-rosd (Splott).—Rev. G. Brain. Saltmead-hali.—Mr. Dennis Thomas. Barry Dock.—Anniversary Services—Rev. J. Pugh, D.D. UNITARIAN, Cardiff.—West Grove-Rev. J. Tyssul Davies, B.A. Evening sermon: Tennyson's "Passing of Arthur." UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES Cardiff.—Newport-road—Morning, Rev. T. P. Dale; evening, Rev. J. W. Claytjan. Cathays-terrace-Morning, Mr. J. W. Baker; even- ing, Rev. T. P. Dale. Penarth-road.—Morning, Rev. J. W. Clayton; evening, Mr. Sutherland. Cogan Pill.—Morning, Mr. T. Beckerlegge; evening, Mr. W. Baker. WESLEYAN. CANTON CIRCUIT. Cardiff.—Conway-road.—Morning, Rev. J. Bourne Jones; evening. Rev. Wm. R. Rice. Clare-gardens.—Morning, Rev. Wm. R. Rice; even- ing, Rev. E. Pratt. Irtidlow-street.—Morning, Mr. J. Cradock; evening, Mr. W. H. Biethyn. Victoria Park.-Morning, Rev. E. Pratt; evening, Rav. J. Bourne Jones. Ely.—Morning, Mr. A. J. Roberts; evening, Mr. P SUickev. Llandaff.—Murning, Mr. Clement; evening, Mr. C. F Saunders. ROATH-ROAD CIRCUIT. Cardiff.—Roath-road—Morning, Rev. C. F. Richardson; evening, Rev. S. O. Tattersall. Broadway.—Morning, Rev. W. Henderson; evening, Rev. C. F. Richardson. Splott-road.-Morning, Rev. S. O. Tattersall; even- ing. Rev. R. W. Davidson. Aber.—Morning and 6.0 p.m., Mr. A. E. Stokes. Bedwas.—10^0 a.m., Mr. W. H. Robson; evening, Mr. W. H. Pethybridge. Caerphilly.—Morning. Mr. W. H. Pethybridge; 6.0 p.m., Rev. W. Henderson. Llanbradach.—Morning and 6.0 p.m., Mr. A. R. Chenhalls. Llanisheh.—Mr. T. Berwick. Century Chapel.—Morning, Rev. R. W. Davidson; evening, Mr. W. H. Robson, B.A. Senghenitli.—Morning and 6.0 p.m., Mr. R. Coutts. LOUDOUN-SQUARE CIRCUIT. Cfcrdi £ f.—People's-hall—Rev. R. F. Broomfield. PENARTH CIRCUIT. Fe-narth,-Arcot-street.-Rev. T. W. Fawtliorp (Sunder. land). Trinity.—Morning, Rev. R. Bond; evening, Rev. T. Hind. Barry.—Morning, Bev. T. Hind; evening, Rev. W. D. Pcliatt. Barry Dock.—Morning, Rev. J. Jeffreys; evening, Mr. J. P. Panniers. Barry Island.—Morning, Mr. G. Piles; evening, Mr. T. Firth. Cadoxton,-Morning, Rev. W. D. Pellatt; evening, Rev. R. C. Hall (Newport). Dinas Powis.—Morning, Bev. R. C. Hall; 8.0 p.m., Rev. R. Bond. Eastbrook.—Morning, Mr. E. Pocock; evening, Mr. Skinner. WESLEY CIRCUIT. Cardiff.—Wesley.—Morning, Rev. W. W. Haughton; evening, Mr. J. Martin. Cathals,-Morning. Rev. Allan Spencer; evening, Mr. C, F. Bowden. Roath Pa.rk,-Morning, Rev. C. H. Floyd; evening. Rev. Allan Spencer. Nantgarw.—10.30 a.m. and 6.0 p.m.. Mr. J. Morgan. Radyr.—Morning, Mr. H. J. Phillips; 6.0 p.m., Rev. E. H. Howard. Walnut Tree Bridge (Tail's Woll).-Morning, Rev. E. H. Howard; 6.0 p.m., Rev. W. W. Haughton. Whitchurch.—Morning, Mr. W. M'Kee; evening, Rev. C. H. Floyd. Y.M.C.A. Cardiff.—Three p.m.. for Young Men. conducted by Mr. F. S. Higmaji; 6.45 pjn., for Lads only, conducted by Mr. G. H. Davies. The Editor of the "Evening Express" re^netta that in future all the announcements for this column be despatched so as to reach this office not later than mid-day on Fridays. Except where otherwise stated, the above services will be held at 11.0 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

CRICKET. The Essex Captaincy. ■fc'Slr. Owen has resigned the captaincy of the Eeaex County Cricket Team, and Mr. C. J. Kortright has accepted the captaincy for the coming season.

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ALLEGED FRAUDS. o Charge Against aWeston Foreman. A REMARKABLE BUILDING COMPANY. At Weston-super-Mare Police-court yesterday William Thompson, builder's foreman, was brought up on remand charged that on the 7th, 14th, and 21st of November, he then being a servant in the employ of the London Build- ing Company, did unlawfully and wilfully, and with intent to defraud, make false entries in time sheets and wage statements, the property of the said London Building Company (Limited). Mr. Lillington said that the prisoner charged for more time than the men worked, and for more time than the men worked, and pocketed the excess himself. Herbert Edward Quick, managing director of the London Building Company, said his busi- ness address was the Arcade, Richmond. He received certain information from his men on the 22nd of November, and in consequence he applied for a warrant for the arrest of prisoner. Cross-examined by Mr. Ford: If prisoner had paid for materials out of his own pocket it was his own fault. He had not authorised prisoner to recoup himself out of the wages money. He knew prisoner claimed that a con- siderable sum of money was due from Hors- croft, who was the former contractor on the estate, before the London Building Company took it over. The company and Horscroft were not the same firm. The company was a private one, and every member of the company was a director. (Laughter.) The directors were H. E. Quick (managing director), Alice Iremonger, Theodore B. Horscroft, Minnie Marchent, Wil- liam Mead Barrington, and Faith, Horscroft. (Laughter.) Mr. Ford: How old is Faith Horscroft? I know she is a little girl. (Laughter.) Is she more than ten ?—I should think she is about ten. How old is William Ba.rrington ?-Twenty. one. I believe. What is Minnie Marchent?—A governess— (laughter)—living with Mrs. Horscroft. Who is Alice Iremonger?—A nurse; she is Mrs. Horscroft's sister. Rebecca Horecroft is Mr. Horscroft's mother- in-law?—I believe so. Louisa Jane Horscroft is the wife?—Yes. It is a very private company. (Laughter.) How many shares do you hold?—Twenty £ 1 shares. And all the others £ 1 shares?—Yes. The capitalist of the company is Mrs. Hors- croft?—Yes. She holds 170 £ 1 shares. The shares were paid for in cash. Has the company a banking accoupt?—I have. Anything on the credit aide? (Laughter.) Yes, but I can't tell how much, as I have been down here on this humbugging job. (Laugh- ter.) I believe it is about E65. Where has Thompson to look to for his arrears of wages?—Horscroft. And he is hopelessly insolvent?—I believe so. Mr. Ford: Have you suggested to prisoner that he should make false entries Evidence of workmen was then taken, and the prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the ensuing quarter sessions, bail being allowed.

SPORT OH THE DAY J. Reiff announces that he is a.bout to return to America. Mr. J. Musker ha.s named the two-year-old colt by Melton—Golden Wings Ailee d'Or. In future Mr. W. G. Langland's three-year- old filly by Raeburn-Noble Oountesa will be known as Noblesse. Mistress Marion, Marcus Aurelius, Wensley- dale, Corunna, Marcotint, and Branksome are the latest recruits to the hurdle-racing ranks. Eugene Leigh, who has been training at King Edward Place, Wanborough, Wilts, for Mr. Frank Gardner, will in January take up his quarters at Primrose Villft, Chantilly, and train there for that gentleman. A match for 100 swerigns each, 25 forfeit, has been made, to be decided over five far- longs at the Liverpool spring meeting of 1903, between Lord Stanley's colt by Melange- Kilmorna (9st) and Lord Wolvertou's filly by Ugly—Woodbury (8st 111b.) The horees will then be two-year-olds. Democrat, the well-known raoeT, ha.s left Welbeck Abbey, and is now on his way to India. It will be recollected that Viscount Kitchener accepted Democrat as a present from Richard Marsh, the trainer to his Majesty, to ride as a charger. The gelding, which had been hacked and ridden about the Welbeck estate since August last, left in excel- lent condition. He should command attention in India, seeing that when racing he carried the colours of the late Lord William Beres- ford, and as a two-year-old was about at the top of the tree. The late- Colonel Tom Ochiltree was rotund of person as Pal staff, full of the merry wit of the knight who could "lard the lean earth with his fat," but without cowardice. As a lawyer he held distinction, but nothing please "Colonel Tom" better than a visit to this country to look over bloodstock. All the select few who some years ago were privileged. under the guidance of Lord Marcus Beresford, to visit Sandringham for a. look at Persim- mon will remember the American and his earnest admiration for the Royal horse that has since been so well justified. Colonel Tom Ochiltree may not have enjoyed views in some matters altogether acceptable to his critics; but many will agree with him when he vowed that Persimmon was the most majestio and beautifully-formed animal he had ever seen at the stud; while it is easy to recall how well he liked Laoda.mia. in her racing days. SULLY COURSING, DECEMBER 2nd and 3rd, 1902. Judge: Mr. J. Kussell (Biggar). Slipper: W. Souch. Open All-aged, Open Puppy, and Open Working Men's StaSes. Entry Forms and Particulars from D. Williams, Grey- j1 hound Hotel, Pontypridd, Hon. Sec., or H. W. Wells, j Dolphin Hotel, Cardiff, Assistant Sec. el0782 j t

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LESS THAN JUSTICE The case at the Old Bailey last week, when Mrs. Penruddocke was convicted after a two days' trial of cruelty to her little daughter, is one which reflects little- credit upon our judicial system. Here was a woman of edu- cation, holding a high social position, pos- sessed of large means, and in the enjoyment of every comfort- whicn money can supply, systematically tormenting her yotmgeafc child, as the jury found, almost from its birth. The fact, which the evidence, in our judgment, did fact, which the evidence, in our judgment, did not bear out fully. tha.t the jury did not find the mother guilty of having done grievous bodily harm, resulting in permanent mischief to the child, wae no justification,for the judge treating Mrs. Penruddocke so differently from persons in a humbler position who have been convicted of cruelty to their children. She should certainly have been consigned to prison, and to impose a paltry fine of X50 was to do less than justice. The medical aspects of the casa aggravate the cruelty of the mother and make it the more reprehensible that she should have received such tender consideration at the hands of the court officials and the judge. when in reality the verdict of the jury proves her to have been arutal. unnatural, and a criminal liable to imprisonment. We always feel that the hus. )and ought to be associated with the wife in hese cases. Here, as the jury properly 'ound, the husband was greatly to blame, and ve would like to see our laws go amended as :.0 secure that in all cases relating to the ;exee both the man and the woman should he mt in. the dock and tried together. This enient and unjust treatment of Mrs. Penrud- docke in calculated to bring contempt upon ,ur judges and the law, and, for this reason re hope steps may be taken in the direction if securing a revision of the judgment, for Itherwise permanent injury may be done.— Tiie Hospital."

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