South Wales Daily News

BRECON. IM (*"CL-The quarterly meeting of the Coun- ed vu b" oa Tuesday. A rate of 5d in the pound, to B* MKteMetditMe up to March 9th, was allowed. to CIO@* somas cottages which were unfit J*?* a sessions held on n^ob*rt Smith James SSdwkh^X. 01 Llandilo Fawr, was Twi irlvid »t th. A K-f?- n,ote» th« Pwperty of Mr Mr Ara». Sennybrideo, tur^.T"rr° to wJssa.ii

MERTHYR. A Ssmra ltnM-On Monday next a skating rink at the Drill-hall For some time to come Mttw itIL wob&W, be fashioaaMe is W. town.

NEWPORT. ALLEGED OFVEWC* AGAINST A LICESCI.—At the bor- ough petty-sessions, on Wednesday, before Mr H. P. Bolt, mayor, and Mr Henry Phillips, Adam Selby, landlord of the Hamburg Bar, was summoned for knowintrly pernitting prostitutes to as-emble in his licensed house. Mr Gliiton, solicitor, of Bristol defended A question arose as to whether the women' remained longer than was necessary to obtain refreshment,, and as a doubt existed in the case, it was dismissed. Mr Lewis of the Picton Arms, was summoned for a similar offence' but no evidence was offered^ onencc,

COWBRIDGE. HIGHWAY BOABD.—The Highway Board met on Timor day. Mr D. H Davies (Eglwysbrewis) was chairman, and Mr John Spencer, vice-chairman. The Surveyor stated that vestries had been held respecting tbe new stated that vestries bad been held respecting the new road. Mr Henry Braddick. guardian of St Hilary, said that parish would accept the new road after it had been kept in repair for twelve months. It was resolved that £10 be spent on repairing the pavements of Cowbri ige. The surveyor's estimates for the month amounted to 254.

ABERGAVENNY. UWTOUKDED CIKAILGIL-ON Wednesday, before Messrs Farquhar, Rees, and Humfreys, Elijah Davies. mason, Penlanlace, charged Thomas Williams, carpenter, Llan- fihsnffel-Crucorney, with stealing a door latch. Mr Gardner prosecuted, and Mr Jones defended. Prisoner was discharged.-Francis Railie, carpenter, was charged by the same prosecutor with stealing a few pieces of planks from the works at the Llanarch farm. The defendant bad taken the wood to burn. but not with a felonious intent. The bench dismissed this case also. PICKING POCKITS.-Thomam Lewis, a tramp, was sentenced to three months' hard labour for stealing 7d from the pocket of Sarah Dibble, of Llanfoist, on the second day of the races. STEALING MEAT.—Michael Donovan, a tramp, was senterced to one month's bard labour for stealing a piece of meat from the shop of Mr Joseph Denser. REMARKABLE DJrATH OF A BUTCHER.- -On Thursday, Mr Lewis, senior, butcher, died under peculiar circum- stances. As Mr and Mrs Charles Tucket were passing over Llanfoist bridge for a morning's walk, they saw Lewis plunging into the river. He was drawn out and carried home, where Dr ElmeLi Steele and his assistant attended him, but he died about mid day. Deceased was 70 yean of age, and had lately been in a depressed state «t CM,

> DOWLAIS. CKUSHKD TO DEATH. — On Thursday morning the deputy-coroner, Mr '1' Williams, held an adjourned inquest, at the Dowlais Inn, on the boiiy of I)-vid Evans, aved 50, who was killed at the Dowlais Works last Tuelday week. The jury returned a verdict that- the deceased, who was a labourer, met with his death by o*'ng crushed between a railway wagon and some machinery. PUBLIC HALL.—Tine foundation stone of a public hall was laid by Mr T. Jenkins, member of the Board of Health, ytelday afternoon.

RHYMNEY. CRICKET.—A match was played on these grounds on Thursday, between two elevens of the Khymney cluh, led by Messrs Lewis and Rees. The game was com- menced by Lewis's eleven, who in their tirst innin s made 45 runs, and, being followed by llees's eleven, 70 runs were made before the last wicket fell. On the second irnings for Lew s's party, only 11 runs were scored, making a total of 56.

KAT'S COHPOUHD ESSISCI OF LIWSBTO, for Colds and Ooaghs, cures nine esses out of tea. hOld JY all t'hemhta. 655 LINSIID LoaCKGBfl, a solidified linseed t a. laxative and demulcent; lSd, post-free, 7d. Ka1 Bros,, S^o^kport, and all Cho-int.. 55 Oaution.-Mes#m IRICCKRTT & ojre beg to caution the tu bliC aeaipst imita'ion square Blue of Very inferjor 0u»l ty. P « Pnris Bine, in Squares (used In the Prince of Wa es'g Msj 'r wTfnper* bearing their name an Trade "THIVIBT BIBT" i« Taylor's Patent Sewijjg Machine With the new Improv* men s, wii'ih rtnder u iu erior U) others lor Dressmaking and Family use. it ]« »impie ie»rn, easy to work, quiet in acticn. not liable to ft 0ot of order. C IT, be had on easy terms of ha. at a modem te price. Intemlirg purchasers if unable to obtam raylor'g Patent St,w:ng Mac ine^ from lt>c*l Dealers sre rfSp_Ctlull.v reques'eo to s^nd for a prospectus to 97, Cheapside. London, E C. Qr^t Dn'ffleld, Yorkshire; or the hr»nch establishments, 21, 8ilver.street jjull anrt l#J, Ktrk^ate, Wakefield. Two or three doses daily ot x*PP*B8 t^uunjij and I*ow Toaio oauaes a woi.derlnl lmproveuitnt to th»ee in #tai or Two or three doses daily ot L""im% unrm. and bON Toaio oauaes a woi.derlnl lmproveuitnt to that in wtxk or iinordered state of health and -fforing from prostration • t strength, nervous derangement, nenralgle «(fectionsi, aches and pains of every kind, sluggish atrcoJauon, a«.pressed spirits, iro. P-fnt digestion. &e. BY the formation of new blood vid its nTifyinr eftect on the nerve centres, devi (or* new Health, and Inergv quickly. An increased appetite is alwayj an effect of Pepper's Quinine and lrr n Tonic. Thirty-* wo dose* **e contained in the 4s. 6d. Bottles next siss, li«.; gtsne Jsrs, as In Pepper's Quirine and Iron Tonte the ingredients are guaranteed absolutely chemical'y pure. sold by most Chemists WJUIAMS, U, Bute-etreet, Cardiff. Any Chemist wiij pro- pure it, or sen* ftwapi to J, hrnIt 117, Xetteahsss-oow-roaa London* ts s

-8 A POLICEMAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING A GENTLEMAN. ALLEGED GAMBLING. At the Swansea police-court, on Thursday, before the Mayor (Mr L viugston), Mr L. Williams, and Mr J. T. Jei'kin, U howmtu, an ex-policeman was charged with haviug assaulted E-lwd. Hughes. Mr Woodward AP- peared for the c.omp'aiuai.t and Mr Mnith for the defen- daut. noi-tt stated that on Saturday night he was in th Wj ndham Arms about a quarter past eleven, ai d having a. conversation with Mr Matthmon, the landlord. Defendant was iu the passage when witness came out. Three men in the room wanted to fight wit- ness, but he said he would not take his handsout of his pocket. The policeman wa,3 drinking, and he saw the landlord give him some silver. Told thelandiord he need not bribe the policeuaan with money and told the policeman he ha. lID busineiis drinking alter 11 o'clock. When he got outside the policeman said to him, Now, Ted, are you going home." Witness said, 44 My name is not 'l ed it is Mr Hught-s to you." Defendant repeated the question, and witness said he would go when he t^ou^ht proper. Defendant then took him by the arm and told him to come with him, and he took him to the High-street police-station. He was there charged before Inspector Holland with being drunk and disorderly. Inspector Holand wrote something on a dip of paper, and told witness there was no charge ag iin<t him. Witness Was perfectly sober. Hili was not making a row outside the VVyndham Arms. He merely asked Mr Mi.tthnson inside the house for some money he owed him. (I'ue police-station report book was put in, aud the repoit made by Inspector Holland was that he w s charged with oeiug disorderly, and that the charge W&i' refused.) I Mr Smith You were not charged with being dmnk, you see. —Well, I thought I was. You are surprised to tind that you were not charged with being <irunk?—I should not be surprised at being obliged with anyth ng. Mr Smith I entirely agree with you. But you were surprised at being charged with being disorderly ?—Yes. A new thing to you, is it ?- Y el. Now be c ireful, air.-I am caieful. Do you t,) say you have never been oharged with being disorderly?—No, I never was charged with being dior,e, ly before. You had better be careful.—I am careful. Have you never been in this court btfore?—No, exoept for 'urious driving. 1 am wrong; it was in the old court. I forget. What! f ret? Were you not charged with an assault upon a police-constable ?—No. Upon a publican ?- Y el. Aiterwards a warrant issued ?—Yes. And subsequently the man died ?—Yes. And then you were d^charged ?—Yes. How waiiy times were you in the court on that cbt,ge?--i wa-inever in the court but that once. Y u ire a lucky man. How about Chepstow ?—Oh I have been before th. m there. Was not that for disorderly conduct ?-Certainly it was, but then my case was dismissed. That has nothing to do with this case. 1 know, sir but I am testing your credibility.-Well, you tiud out, and then I'll tell you if it's right. 1 ask > ou on your oath, sir, have you n'.t been charged with disord-riy conduct e íJwhere!- I have never been ch r_;ed with disorderly conduct in my life, only in that case. ilow many charges have you had against you for assault?—I don't know I don't recollect. You are so aci-uitomed to them that you can't recol- lect ?—I don't know, I have never been before the magis- trates lor a-sault. And they were shaking the dice in the little room, ard you w,)uld'ut ail,.w them to do so any longer -how long have you been a dett"cti ve ?- W ood and the landlord played all ui-ht, os a time, and I went Wood's halves. He owed kvood £ 30. 110 you gfct your living by dice?—No. What ia your calliug are you a tanner? No I'm not a tanker. I am a gentleman. I go to the Wynd- ham generally to havo a game of skittles. The police- men go there a.nd phy when off duty. i lad you any unpleasantness with Mattheson on the Saturday before this occurre i?-I don't believe I had; I don't remember. Tuis is not the first time he hae kept people lIP, nere all iight. Did Mattheson asii you frequently to leave his honse in the course of Saturday ? —I don t think he did. I we:it into the hnu«e aboat a quarter to eleven, and Mr Matihexon said he should not serve me in his house, and that he had given orders for me not to be served in his house. Did'nt he say that you were constantly committing dirt rbvnct-8 in his house?—He might have said se but I di-i'nt hear him. Did he reque-t you to leave his house on Saturday night ?— He did when I went into the back room, and a,w h' m shaking th., dice, and toid him that I should report him. There was a fall room there. It is contrary to lour mortis to s«e the dice shaken ? —I wc/ulri'tit mind shaking you. (Laughter.) Vf lilrely, inlr rtught-m. Why did you object to the sha! of the d.ce?-Because I thought it was too bad. (Laug'iter.) Ah I thought it was your fine moral principle that was coming to the frout. (Laughter.) Were you drunk ? he policeman w*s tight, but I was not. I did not follow the polio man he followed me. You seem to have a wonderful knowledge of the police law -1 ought to have. I quite agree with you. (Laughter.) J In reply to the bench, witness said that he did threaten to take the coat off the policeman's back, but did not threaten to break Matt^eson's neck. Daniel Wood, who described himself as a oommercial traveller (a st demerit which elicited some laoghter), said he recollected seeing Hughes come out of the home in uuent on. The policeman was standing by ths little window in tbe pa/s tge. Witness and Hughes left the house before the policewan. The latter said, I know you, THi." Hughes said, My name is Mr Hughes to you." They talked some considerable time, and the policeman told him he had better go home. Hashes said he should uo when he liked. The aonstable then said he should tike him to the station, and he did so. They went very quietly. Hughes waa perfectly sober, did not think he w as riotous. Cross-examined: Knew his friend Ted Hughse intimately. Alter talking a bit with the policeman. I-lilghessaid, "You are my servant. I pay towards your support." Hi,gfies said io the passage, "it was no use to take bribes," but witness did not see any money pass. They went to the stat'Oa arm in arm together. There was no unnecessary violence used. air Smith You cay you are a commercial traveller. Pray when did you take your last journey?—About a fortnight ayo. And what commodities do you honour partisa by selling?—1 travel for Dilkes, of Nottingham, in show car ls, labe's for bottles, Ac. And when did ou take a journey previous to the 1"* ? -I take them every w, ok nearly. hen it suits your convenience, I suppose ?—Just go. Mr Smith, for the (iefence, kaid be-did not ititend to trouble their worships with any lengthened remarks, nor was he going to call witnesses. This was not a charge of fal,,e imprisoi ment. It was a charge of assault, and he ventured to put it to the bench that the position really was that Hughes refused to leave Mattbeson's house; that it was closing time; that the sole object he had in staying there was to annoy Mattheson and he only wanted to blacken him in the eyes of the b nch hereafter, when he applied for a renewal of his licence. Mr Mattheson, however, had sent him in a note, stating that-he was quite ready to give every explanation, if necessary, but he (Mr Smith) submitted that this was not the time to do so as he could answer thnt another time. There was no attempt at concealment on the part of Mr Mattheson and it was very improper for a gentleman of Mr Hughes's character to say that because a policpimn got change from a landlord, that therefore he was being bribed. It showed pretty well the colouring of the entire case. The fact of the matter was that Hughes sought to make out a charge against the constable of being drunk and disorderly. He charged the constable with bribery, and he a gentleman, a favourite of fortune, living upon his means, a habitue of police-courts-he, forsooth, was taking care that there should be no more gambling I If he wished to be Called "Mr Hu- hes, gentleman," he (Mr S.) was afraid he must conduct himself very differently, other- wille he W(.u!!i not ret It. He ventured to say that it was not only a most trumpery rase, but, as regarded the complainant Himself, the most disgraceful ever brought into court- He (complainant)had shown by his evidence that he not to be relied upon, and he had shown by bis frieni Woods that if Mr Hughes was to be believed hi friend had said what was not true. The bench retired, I'nd. on their return, the Mayor, said We have very fully considered this matter, and we are unanimously of opinion that we ought to dismin the case, which WP do accordingly. Mr >mitb With costs, sir? m ].r1. '1' Mr wooi!»»■ -y are never allowed in this court. Mr. Smith: What an amusing fellow my frieni is. I ask for cofts because the defendant has already been punished by resigning his position in the force. The bynr: We don't aee our way to give carts. Mr. i. taith Then I "k for a certificate to prevent further proceeding being taken against this polioetnan. The certificate was granted, and the partisa left the court.

"SINGER" MACHIJOS of best English inMrafaetura, caoh pric s, Fam ly Mw-h'ne 1«», Medium Wach Be US lis with great in.proy.n en s rvndenn,. lkwn Ur ,ap#rlor the Smper < ornuany s ma nines. Darning' Maehiae GA Hm Od. llei ry Th mas, S' 0'l'n'-Square, Cardiff. 7800 PtiRirr THE PLOOD by taking Dlvmx SPBOITIO the •feet o £ which 1? *o ^'ful_ on *J1 in,pUrjt^8> f|om rhkev«r cange arigitn-, and fliotild be taken by ty.ry one at thi* rease* of the rear. One of the most re. ent cures Was effeCfe4 on a catld, who had su' ered for si* months from «^nsivc t>iotfh«s on the lace, by two (.mall bottles, and who failed i.. p«t rai ef from several doctors. h"ld by al' respectable Chemists, in bottles at Is Oil.and 2s 9d each, and by the Preprietar i«» liavisa. chemist, Pontypridd, ejwewr, Jen* l;™,

(FROM OUR OW'NCORRESPOIqDRNTSkND EXCLUSIT.Z SOURMJ SOUTH WALES COAL AND IRON SHIPMENTS. rSPICrAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CAHDIFT, Thursday iiight.-The coal shipments to foreign ports for the wrek just ended are still about the aversge, with a slight increase on those of last week. The arrival of both steam and sailing vessels still con- tinues about the game, and many large ones are expected here daily. Coal piices still remain firm at last quota- tions. The upward tendency of the freight market proves that the foreign demand for coal is still very good, and the next two or three months seem likely to be of most satisfactory activity, which is not usual here in the summer. The entry outwards of vessels to load in Cardiff during the week comprise 37 steamers of the estimated burthen of 35,307 tons and 54 sailing vessels calculated to carry 22,592 tons, making a total of 57,819 tons, against 61,587 tons of last week. The fresh supply of tonnage amounts in Swansea for the week to 12,29:1 tons, and in Newport to 18.743 tons. Cardiff has cleared foreign during the week 38 steamers and 78 s,%ilin t vessels, with 73,31 tons of coal, 2,938 tons of patent fuel, and 2,735 tons of iron. Of the latter 1,135 tons went to Ibrail, 6u0 tons to Gefl*, 5t>0 tons to Sunda- wall, 275 to Huelva, 115 tons to Oporto, 15 tons to Antwerp, and 15 tons to Jersey. The coal and fuel were shipped as follows France, SO,'270 tons Mediterranean port", 15,786 tons America, IZ.6J7 tons Kast Indies, 12,445 tons; Spain, 5,446 tons Eastern Medit»rranean ports, 4,920 tons; Baitic, i-c., 1,450 tons; Africa. &c., 1,406 tons; North America, 1,267 tODS; and Portugal, 468 tons. Swansea has cleared foreign during the week seven strain -rs and 41 sailing vessel, with 9,530 tons of coal and 5,471 tons of patent fuel, which were shipped to various ports as follows France, 8,044 tons Africa, 1,656 tons; Mediterranean ports, 1,2''0 tons; orth America, 850 tons; South America, 840 tons Portugal, 571 tons; Eastern Mediterranean ports, 530 tons; Spain, 460 tons; Baltic, &c., 431 tons; and West Indies, 358 tons. There has been no iron cleared at Swansea during the week. Newport has despatched foreign, during the same period, six steamers and 21 sailing vessels with 11,805 tons of coal, and 2,245 tons of iron. Of the iron 1,100 tons went'to Montreal. 515 tons to Rio Janeiro, 466 tons to Landscroaa, and 164 tons to Santander. The coal shipments were distributed as follows :-Mediterranean forts, 5,0:0 tons • North America, 3,377 tons; East ndies, 1,381 tonll France, 1,278 tons and Spain, 749 tons,

NEWCASTLE IRON, COAL, AND CHEMICAL TR VDES. [SPECIAL BBPOBT TROM OUlt OWN CORRESPONDENT.! NBVTCASTLB, Thursday.—There has been an improve- ment in the coal trwit. consrqusut 08 the strike in Yorkshire and Derby. The steam coal pits have been fairly employed, and ships have been in request, while the prioe has been fir'n at from 12s to 14s per ton. Gas coala are fairly in demand at from 7s 6d to 9s, aocor^ing to quality. This improvement of trade is felt to be. however, of a temporary character, for in other matters there is no change for the better. In the iron trade prices rexuam nominally the same, but merchants are selling under market quotations to effect sales, and the tinished-iron business shows no im- provement, and the dulness which is increasing in the shipbuilding trade i* effecting the heavier portion of the plate trade. The falling df in the returns is not likely to encourage an unnecessary expenditure in rails, and very little is, ther f b lone in any of the rail mills. In the chetn cal trade the quantity manufactured is being absorbed, but only at very low rates, B3 10s being got where tflom was obtained three years aa;o, the average rate being about 25. Th,rt are no indications of any substantial improvement this summer, either in foreign or home trade.

WElT MIDLAND IRON, COAL, AND HARDWARE TRADES. J SPECIAL RIPORT FROM OCR OWN CORRRSPOHDIKT.L BIRMINGHAM, Thursday. -The slight improvement in the iron trade noticed in WolverhamDton yesterday was eyeD more perceptible in Birmingham to-day. Some f,nished-iron firms spoke pretty cheerfully of the trade now doing. In hardly any one case, however, is there full work for the mills. Two-thirds time is above the e: V Aether, when the orders have been got ont hand which were distributed immediately upon the drop in iron, the improvement noted will oontinue, is another matter. There is much reason to fear that it will not; the market, however, hoped for the best. The second and third clase houses still sought orders with much earneatigam It is possible to get strip at a mini. mum ot t7 5s, capable of use for gas purposes and for some hinges; ban likewise were equally low, but only in rare instances and for poor qualities. In one cam sheets likewise were offered at £9 108 for smiles, but only in one case. Singles fit for general use are not to be had under £ 10, whilst the quo- tations of marked houses were tolerably firm at £ 11. The salmo price was asked for boiler plates. Owing, bowever. to the great drop by Messrs Barrows, certain T ♦ r0Wn P'*to hou'w were lees strong than baa been noted when the orthodox drop was 20s. '1 herejwas at one time some fear that the colliers would show a little obstinacy, and require a fortnight's notice before the drop of 6d and 3d per day respectively in the wages of the tnick and thin coal men came into opera- tion, but the requirement of that notice has been stopped by a judicious letter in lhe leading Birmingham newspaper, written by Mr Thomas Barker, late chair- man of the Wolverhampton or thin coal district of coal owners-an association which is new merged with that which embraces the Dudley thick coal district—who an- nounces that he was the chairman of a meeting ef the representative coal masters and colliers, at which it was definitely arranged that wages should roup and down with- out notice concurrently with the issuing of Earl Dudley's circulars announcing changes in the pnce of furnace coal east of Dudley; ana that, moreover, tbe men received I the last advance without having to wait the giving of notice by the masters. Nevertheless, all colliers are no contented, and perhaps 200 or 300 of them remain ou using the occasion as an excuse for indolence. 1 That portion of the labour market affecting mines ironworks ia ju»t now abundantly supplied in *11 departments. Managers of collieries and ironwork » whethu blut furnaces or rolling mills, have numerous applications for employment, alike from skilled lIoud nn- skilled workmen. These candidates for employment do not number many North of Kngland hands; tWT mostly district people who have been displaced by tbtt stoppage of portions of works in South Staffordshire- b Illustrative of the languor of the iron tfadeupontbe t is Continent of Europe, as well as in our own conn try. Id the almost unexampled fact that amcugst the applicants now seeking employment at the rolling in this district is a master roller from Austria. Th^ man h«'is had four sheet mills under his immediate 8UEf,f" vision, and he has saved himself a little capital. Th8 Austrian trade drooped, and the cake was fa^t beitf? eat n he determined to oume to England, and ha nO Is. difnourty in obtaining the highest possible temtitno-ols Before he started, he communicated with certain leading firms her, stating that he was coming over; but neither his bonafidet nor is ability, nor the terms upon which b8 is prepared to enter into an engagement,bave yet enavld him to better in England the position which he has left ID Austria. Such a man ought not to be compelled to return to the country from wh en he has come out.

RHYMNEY LÖCAL BOARD. A meeting of this board was held on WednesdaY, Present, Messrs J. Mathews, F. Dixon, J. Grithths, )'" Lay bourne. W. Griffiths, T. Elias, D. Thomas Mr A. Shepard. clerk, and Mr W. Lloyd Marks, surveyor. M r Lavbourne was elected chairman. Cheques were ordered to the amount of.962 16s 9d. The amount to the credit of the board was 296 9m lid. The medical officer t report for the quarter showed that the per-centage ol births exceeded th*t of the deaths. A complaint been received from the residents of Cambrian-street 808 to the quality of the water, and it will be inspected. Notices were ordered to be re-issued to parties who had not dllcontinaed the renting of underground cellars as dwelling-houses- The expenditure of the b ard for the pa»t year amounted to £ 906 8s 10 £ d, £ 39 9s lOd of which is in the hands of the treasurer.

OPENING OF BOARD SCHOOLS Art HIRWAIN. On Thursday, the new boys' and girls' schools tached to the old mired school at Hirwain were opened by Mr James Lewis, J.P., of Caedraw, chairman of the Aberdare School Board, a gentleman who has for 80e time taken great interest in the education of children in this district. The additions to the Hirwain school have been made by the joint school boards of Aberdar*> RUiges, aad Penderyn, at a cost of aboi t £ 3,30i'. The dimensions of the two departments are 61 feet by 21 feet, and of the clans room 21 feet by 16 feet 6 inches. The whole building is fitted up with every convenience. lang wore 41rawn by Mr Lingen arker, architect, Of Hereford, London, and Birmingham, the contractor being Mr Jacob Big^s, of Cardiff. MrDavid Grier.of Aberdare. was clerk of th* works. The height of the building 'B 20 feet up to the top, and 13 feet up to the square. will be fitted with varfiished pitch pine, and the principals of the roof are stained and varnished. The schools are provided with Norwich desks. A spacious play ground has been laid out and enclosed with walls. Before the opening a meeting of the managers took place. There were present from Aberdare Mr James Lewis (in the chair), Mr R. Bedlington,Rev Dr Price. Pendervn Mr W. Williams, Mr J. Auhery, Rev J. Williams. llhigos Mr T. Rees, and Mr D. E. William. The managers appointed Miss Rv..er of Penydarren, mistress of the girls, and Miss Symonds, cf Cwmbach, mistress of the infanta* department. The opening ceremony took place in the mianta' room. There was a good attendance. Amongst thosepresent were Mr Frank James (Merthyr) and Mr R. O. Gery, clerk of the Aberdare School Board. Mr JAMBS LB wis expressed his satisfaction that the work was now complete. He regretted the absence of Lord Aberdare. Lady Aberdare, and members of the noble lord's family, as Lord Aberdare had made arrange- ments for going on the Continent during the Kaster holi- days. Having commented upon the deep interest taken by Lord Aberdare in the cause of education, he said that although the schools which he now had the pleasure of opening had been commenced when the district was in a state of oommercial prosperity, and completed at a time of serious depression, he was happy to say that tbsy had been built economically and substantially. He theu read two extraots from Mr Forster's speech at North Tawton, pointing out the advantages of all classes meeting in public schools, and being educated together, in comparison with the system of training at private establishments. He concluded, amidst applause, by strongly urging parents and guardians to at-nd their children to school, so making the efforts of the school board successful in every respect. The Rev Dr PItIC. having addressed the children, Mr R. H. RUTS proposed a vote of thanks to the managers. Tin's was seconded by Mr R. BEDLIWOTON, and carried with applause. The Rev Mr JOSEPH (Hirwain) proposed, on behalf of the inhabitants, a vote of thanks to the three school boards, and especially to the management committee. This was seconded, and carried with acclamation. k In reply, Mr JAmis LEWIS spoke of the good work done by Mr Grier, Mr Gvry, and the building com- mittee. A cordial vote of thanks te the chairman brought the proceedings to a close.

MATHETES ON 8ECCLAR EDUCATION. In the letter from Mathetes, printed in our ieeue ot April 29th, the last paragraph began thus :—" In the third sentenoe of his fourth paragraph, he repeats his rtquett that rate-supported schools should be required, because 'if every denomination would do their duty to the children of their members they would each and all erect schools for themselves, without compelling the poor of any or either relitious party in the kingdom to pay compulsory rate., which they can ill afford, whilst in their several schools they could each and all obey the sacred injunction. &c. The sentence should have read In the third sentence of his fourth paragraph, he repeats his repret, fcc."

THE EXPL03I0N AT CYMMER. .To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NBWS. Sir, —" L. D. 's letter in your issue of to-day is likely to mislead your readers as to the safety of btoring dyna- mite. It draws particular attention to the exudation of the nitro glycerine from the dynamite, and "L.P. infers (upon what ground I really don't know) that accidents similar to the lamentable one at Cymmer will become frequent. Permit me to felieve L. D.'o miBot as to the exudation in dynamite, and to refer him to a paper read before the Society of Arts in May last, by Mr Nobel, in which that gentleman says: A universal fear of exudation exists in those countries where nitio- glycerine preparations are little used, and it is thus belived that they must part with their nitroglycerine as a matter of course. But there is no reason whatever why a porous substance should part with the liquid which it holds absorbed, unless from some intervening cause. It has done so on some occasions, but only when the pack- ing boxes containing the dynamite had been accidentally immersed in water, which has the property of displacing the nitro-glyceriae in dynamite. To guard against it in future the packing has been made water-tight." I am not aware that exudation of dynamite had any- thing to do with the Cymmer explosion, and can only assume it to be a surmise of '*L. D.'s"; and, from opinions I have read in the London and provincial press, the end accident ie the nsult of negligence, and not any defect in the dynamite.—I am, 4c, O.S. May 3rd, 1876.

HLJKLTH, STRxxffm. AND LOFFSLVITT WITHOUT IflMCXint OR Bs pultax, sy DO fiAaav's Dxucious RBVALKNTA AKABICA FOOD, which a&< ea 60 times its cost in medicine. It restores 1 ood appetite, perfect digestion, strong nerve*, sound lungs and liver, r. freshing sleep, functional regularity and energy, to the m *,t disordered or enfeebled adult or infant, removing in gestion (dyspasia), h bitual constipation, diarrhoea, hseinorrhoi s, liver c/uiidaintt, flatulency, nervomness, bilioufness, all kinds of fevers, sore throsts, catarrha, Doilte. III the heM nd eirs, rheumatism, (rout, iinjiUrittes » nd poverty ot the blood, eruptions, hysteria neu1-algla» itrit btlity, sleeplessness, low spirits, despondencv, sp een, c di^t palpitation of ths heart, hem burn, head* he, debility, dropsy, diabe.tesjCramps. spasm*, nausea, and romiting,. y«n i i pre^rnanoy* sinki'ig nw. ct.uyh, asthma, broni hiti», congumpt on, sorofn'a, » pains at the pit of the stomach, bet we«n the sh< uldera, and he feverish or acid bitter taste on waking up, caused by onions, gir- lic, an t eyen the 'mlll,ft hy t,baceo or drin<1utf, &ft. Or IiMfftosie, describtrg the province of Angela to the Journal of the Loni^aOeogra hical Society, mentions the happy state ot the Pfi'S v < 0 're<lu're neither i hysiciat) nor medicine, t!ieir staff Ai # Aevalenta Arabica Food, which keeps them psr- fectly ire from disease—consumption, scrofula, canc- r, he., hav- ing tteen scarcely heard ot among them, nor smali-nox or measles £ r'r "Jo'T.i i 80 years." We extract a few out of 80,000 cure :— No. 58,216, of the Marchioness de Brehan, of seven years' liver °°iQ^ wasting away, debility, neivousnes*, with nervous palpitation all over, bad digestion, constant s eepl. ssuess, and intolerable nervous agitation.—No. 49,832 Fiity yeass* mdwcilbab e agon from dyspepsia, n"rvousne»8, a«th a <"ou h» const pation, flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomitinir — Mart* L IN TINS- i LB-> 1 LB-> »S M a lb 6* 5 lb. H< 1* i .i.. ,B". 60#- A1BO RAVABSKTA BISCUITS, packed in tins, ■iu » 84 lb., 60a—May be eaten at any either dry or soakt d iu chocolate, coffee, wator, milk, tea. wine, They sooth the most irrita? le stom*ch and nerve*, r«movinj? nausea and sioknes* even in pregnancy or a> *e», and heartburn. They improve tbe appetite, assist digestion, secure sound refreshing slee >, aad are themselves more highly nourieh- ior than Extraos of Meat. Tney are invaluable to pers ns in the office, on ths road, rail, or sea. or to anv one who has not <he mrars of cooking the Be Tale a ta F od—Also Du BARR* HBVALBNTA A ILLUCA CHOCOIIATS POYD" ia pMked in tin Canisters; For It c 'pa at 2.. for 24 cups at Ie. 6d. for 48 enps at 6tI for 288 caps at 80s. f)r 576 cups at 65s. Oo«ting about on« ™»nny per cup. The Me., 80s., 5". and 66s. tins are sent tree ot carriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. The 3* ttD8 are ss t fr eby post for 2s. id. in stamps.—Du BAS-IV and FK, 77. Regent-st'eet, ff., London. Xo Ldosnos reauired. RnW is his town by Pries aad Hughes, > so§o

CARDIFF. SdiI 99 FMXHOLD L.um.- On Thursday Mr W. P. Stephenson solct, at the Cardiff Arm* Hotel, about five a ON af freehold building land, situate on the south side of the Cowbridirs-road, Canton, in the borough of Cardiff. T%o load has a frontage of 944 feet to the turnpike road, wift a depth of about 2LO feet, and was Prided into 11 lota, of about half an acte eacb. There was a good attend aneeel purchasers, and a spirited competition took Place, especially for some of the lots. Taking an average, the laad realised about .£J{jO per acre. The auctioneer, in the cearee of hit opening remarks, stated that as the land was in M close proximity to the town as the site of Long- croes Barra- ki, Roath, which had been offered as a site for tJba new Inifrmary at the reduced rate of 21,500 per r, he saw BO reason why the land he was about to sell dd not realise quite that amount. CAKDUTF SHIPOWNERS' AS.OClA.TIO.-A. special meet- ing of fcbis association wa-4 held on Wednesday, at the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce (Mr H. Wilson, vice- ptMimt, is the chair), to consider what steps should be token in the case of Captain John Baines, of the ship Locksley Hall, who, a few days since, was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment by Mr Paget, the stipendiary magistrate at the Ihames Police-court, London, for having, while on a voyage to Knv;Lnd, placed an insub- ordinate seaman in irons. Meetii)p of iihipownars and others bad been bald at Liverpool, Mewcaat e, London and other plaees, and the meeting on Wednesday was to support the action taken by other ship- owners' associations. After some discussion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted ;— Ofcatux is association strongly protests against the deci- sion of ths Thames police-curt magistrate in the late case of Captain Barnes, of the ship Locksley Hall, as ia their opinion it will prove disastrous to discipline and navigation in the mercantile marine of this country, constituting an undue interference with the proper authority of the maner of a ship, aud tending to prevent the exereise of the only remedy for insubor ination." The sontary of the association was then directed to Bend a oopy of the resolution to the Home Secretary which was done on Thursday. As similar resolutions werebeing sent to the Home Office from other ship- owners' associations, it was hoped that the united expseafcian of -lie opinion would procure the rslsase of Captain Sanies. WJYURAIR BOYS' SCHOOL, WOZKING FiTl$IXT.-The results of ths drawing examination, held in March last, are as follows:—Number presented for examination in freehand (first grade), 64 certificates gained, 17 prizes, two. Number presented for mod^l drawin?, 8 two obtained certificates, two prizes. Thirty-five of the remaining number satisfied the inspector. lbrauk O. W>od (F.T.) won a certificate, second grade model. Tux DIBFUTX IS THI BUILDING TBADB.—It was anticipated that Mr Uorley, M.P., the arbitrator in the dispute between the matter builders and their employes, irould have made known his decision on Thursday. Mr VAURJ left Cardif fin the morning for Gloucester, but She ebab-man of the Master Builders' A-sociation, to whom the award was to have be-n wnt, had not late on TUVMUJ night received any oommunicatiOn from him.

LLANDAFF. Had SMCUL SESS os.—special petty-sessions was held mm Thursday, before Mr J. H. Insole, to dispose of charges arising from the Cardiff races. Two men, named Martin and K-oujih, were charged with playing a certain game of ohance on the rac-ourse, the police having caught them at the old trick with the thimble and the pea.—Dennis Welsh and Jeremiah Su'livan were charged with travelling on the Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Ely withont paying their fare.- W ilJiam Baileyt Hannah Brian, and I homas Davies were charged with violently a-sanlting Poliee-constable Allison, on the raeeeoane, on Wednesday evening, while in tleexecntion of his duty. A* only one magistrate was on the bench, all th* •was were remanded till Wednesday.

TREDEGAR. Ift (Vmoxw SXA505. —The old club is being re- formed. and play is to commence on the lith inst., in the Mill field, with a scratch matoh. The following appointments have been made Mr William Cam obeli, wiisr, president Mr I homas Walters, captain Mr J. P. Fowler, treasurer and honorary secretary. The mana- garof the works, Mr J. Colquhoun, and Mr Marshall, of the firm, having lent the field for practice, the com- nafttee bare aeeoraed those gentleman a hearty vote of thflwW LooAL ]BOARD. -The monthly meeting was held on Wed. deahjr, under ths presidency of Mr Wm. Davies, chair- man. There were ia:lyreoe,, t --Mears Tapeon, Price, BVans, Woodward, E. Morgan. Widdowson, and-I. Mor- gan, Mr Bbepar.i (clerk) and Mr Caird, sanitary inspector. Ska Hssitu; Inspector reported that old ash heaps were left about at 41rhowy. Ash pits were rocornmended to be plated in suitable positions. Mr U. E. William., the now eeatraetor, consented to clear away all heaps in .every part excepting four rows, nhirhbe would ex,, ect the late contractor to attend to. Noticei had been served on the smiieis nf houses in Union-street and Queen-square to provide eloset accommodation. The drainage in Upf* 6eoe»—street, ia the rear of Church-street, was iias vwY bad oute, and required new grates and proper cleansing The e'erk was lostniGtcd to write to the »ww Twi Mptoy in rtferene* to th« A*h pit#, and to the tnmpike surveyor as to tbe roadside gutter in SifbowT being cleaned. The board instructed the clrk te the ebeque due to the late contractor until the ashes had been cleared away. The ini-pector was iaetraoted to see that the drain in George street WIll attended to by Mr Holmes- A rate of nine- pdma lathe pound was allowed. The amount of the rate was Stated at 1,46Oi. Dr Coates attended, and oom- platned of the confined space for driv ing through Bridge- stNeI. 7U board promised to consider the matter. The Medical Officer's report stated that he could not flatter the board on the amount of sanitary work done duiiair |fce year. As the summer was at band it was 8SMMM1 that every precaution should be taken to re- move nuisances calculated to engender disease. The death sate for the quarter was 24'48 per 1,000 as against 38 per 1,009 in the corresponding quarter last year. The births were 100 ttsles and 76 females, or 40 per 1,Ml against 136 and 108 for the tame quarter last year. 1Mb: Tap«nn drew attention to the number of savage dogs kept in the town, and the board requested the inspector to make a note of the matter. Mr Tapson mentioned a retailing Well in Georgetown which was in a dangerous state, and it was ultimately arranged that the wall be inepcated. Mr James Moreen asked the board to arrange abeeft sending the water-cart out. The matter will dc WBURgaby the water supply oommittet.

GELL1GAER. SMm I&AxvATToic.-The children attending the PrntUrMyn Board School were examined by Messrs Ley and Taylor, tbe Government Inspectors, on Wednesday •ad Thursday last. In ths boys' and infants' depart- bad ay last. In the boys' and infants' depart- ments tbe snsesss ax celled that of last year, and in the ffirls' dcBastaseat far exceeded ^hat which was manifested £ t previous examinations. Tbe passes last year were vTCpar etat and this year they will be centum per cwbim. Sueb reenlts reflect great credit to both master and mis&Mssee. The Sev A. Davis, chairman of the bend, and the Rer. J. P. William«, LL.D., gent e- tnea who are taking great interest in the success of fee bo £ sd schools throushont the parish, were also PWaaat, With regret we Jearn of the removal of Mr ~fT fsaak this district. He has won for himself, by his otd aa4 courteous manner, the respect and oonfidenoe £ *•*•■1 board members, managers, and school teachers. *ayW, his assistant, has won golden opinions as to ms sunlillcations as a school examiner. The distinct ■•■Oer in giving lessons to the children, most of whom iW Welsh, {a worthy of praise.

WENTOE. fWca^oe Castle), rector of Cat ton, nsar ork, and that in the cveaiag by tbe rector of the parish. On Sunday nssat Bishop Jenner, who is staying at the rectory. U h.

I SWANSEA. BoARD OF GUARDTAN S. At the weekly meeting held on Thursday, Mr Edward Bath occupied the chair, and there was a moderate attendance of guardians. Mr J.I. Evans intimated that he would withdraw for six months the resolution standing in hid name to the effect-" TiLat a committee be appointed to consider and report upon the best means of providing offices for the whole of the officers, and also for a board-room for meetings of the guardians, cominittees, &c." A letter from the Local Government Board which was read stated that the annexation of Upper and Lower Llansamlet to the Hwansea Union will take effect from the 24th June next, There was no other public business of importance. TiiorTiNi; MATCH.—A match took place on Thursday morning, on the M.umbles-road, at 7 a.m., between Mr W. Mabe's galloway, Butchf-r Boy," and Mr W. Clarke's pony, Nobby," for £ 20 a side. The betting was 2 to 1 on Batcher Boy. They got off at the first attempt to a good start, Nobby at once taking the lead, which he maiataiued to the rinish, eventually winning by four lengths. The winner was well ridden by a lad called Pridd. The butcher Boy fcy the owner's son, T. Mabe. The starter was Mr George Hoppet, and the referee Mr Cri ket. A, large number of spectators witnessed the affair, which c <used immense excitement. VIOLENT ASSAULT. -At ths oorough police-court, on Thursday, before tlie Mayor (Mr Livingston), Mr L. Williams, and Mr J. T. Jenk-n, Elizabeta Williams, a prostitute, was chargcd with stealing a hat, the property of James Kennedy. The prosecutor wont to Howtlis Coui t on Wednesdav night, to look for a mate of his, when the prison,.r btcame insolent, threw a Drick at him, whleu struck him on the side of the hsad, and threatened to fetch a knife to him. She then stole his bat. When apprehended by P.C. Gill she denied that the took his hat.—The bench were not satisfied that the prisoner stole the bat, but fiued her 10s and oosts for the assault. A' ;TOW AWAY. -jam as Clowes Th(imas, a youth, was charged with having unlawfully secreted himself on I board the ship Heta, belonging to the Swansea Shipping Company. Mr Smith appeared on beh df of the Messrs .Richardson, He said he appeared in this case to prosecute under the Merchant Shipping Act, but he was instructed to say that al- though the lad had undoubtedly committed tbe offence, which was a s«rious oue, ytt he had conducted him«elf 100 w.11 throughout the outward and homeward voya/e, and did his duty so fa thfully and properly, that the 'd oaptain, who was originally instructed to press the charge against him, was reluctant to give evidence. This kiud of offence was one of frequent occurrence, and al- though his client* did not wish to press the charge, they were anxious thtt it hould be known that it Wd an of- fence against the law, and that persons C"uid rot stow themselves a Aray ou l>oard "hip with impunity. Tie de- fendant wouid plead guilty, and probably, as the prose- cutordjd not wish to press the charge, tbe bench would discharge him with a reprimand. The Mayor said they could not form a precedent of that kind, as it would be unfair to others who might hereafter be charged with a sii,i ar offence. They were b>und to inflict a flmall fine, and the defr-n lant would have to p ty 5s and co ts. He was liable to iour weeks' imprisonment without the op- tion of a fine. ASSAULT.—A rough-looking fellow named Charles Kelfry, was oharged with assaulting Charles Buncombe. Complainant stated that on Thursday night a boy was coming down Bridge-street with a horse and trap, witn two ladies in it. The boy first, and the ladies afterwards, asked him to 1,.1d the horse down the hilL Whilst he had hold of the horse's head the prisoner came up and inter- fered, persisting that he had been asked to lead the horse: I he ladies gave witness some coppers, and the defendant then waited him to share them with him, and because he would not do 10 the accused (truck him a violent blow over the eye, which caused the blood to flow freely. He also tried to get his coat from him. P.C. Smith corroborated the Complainant as to the assault. The bench said the defendant had committed a cowardly assault upon the compliant, and he would be lined 20s and costs, or 14 days. APPI IOATIO V FOR A NEW LICGJFOI.— John Jenkins applied to the bench for a new licence to sell beer off his premises, in Carmarthen-road. Head-constable Allison -aid he had nothing to say against the applicant, but he an.wered that the house was not required in the hcality. Th,re were 4 houses thfre already—in fact in that neighbourhood there we already one publichou". to every 45 persons above 12 years of age. A witness was called to prove the value of the premises. He stated that it had been let as a grocer's ahop for E29 per year. He could not say of his own knowledge what it would let at as a private dwelling. Was not in a poaition to say it was worth t20 a year. The heaii-constable said he could not say it was not woith 920 a year. The Mayor said that in the judgment of the bench this place was net needed, bat the law tied their hands, and they granted the application. Rurosmo TO U.8.IY A CAPTAIN'* OBDEM.- William Lamb, James .,oop-er, James Martin, and James Goods were eharced with wilfully disobeying the lawful coal- man'• of the ma«ter of the Estella British uteamship. Carl N ;aubrur stated that on the 13th of March the ship was lying two or three miles from Fairaouth Harbour. The four dsfendaots were then on board. The chief mate told witness the firetu'n would not light the fires. Asked the defendants thf r asoti for not going to their duty. They -aid they wanted another ma. Toid them he had more than his complement of men. and requested them to go to their work. They refuped-to- do -so-, and told him to to into port and entfaae another man. He paid he would not do no. and would give the/o a quarter of an hour to consider the matter. They still declined. He then agreed to give them a deck hand. and tney pro- ceeded. The mste and chief engineer also gve evidence, the latter, however, stating that in his opini;a four fire- men were not sufficient, and that the captain had be^n in the habit of having five men. The bench, after consider- ing the case carefully, discharged the prisoners. TKANSFIR of LJCENCKS.—The following transfers of licences were made :—The Full Moon. High street, from Jane Bowen to Isaac Harries; Inkerman Inn, from James John to Isaac B: oad alifor[jia Inn, Car- marthen-road, from William Rees to John Cook; Copenhagen Tavern, to Martha Challacombe, widow of the late landlord; The Old Compass, Goat- street, from L'-wia Walter Jones to Edward K-mptherne; Crystal Palace, Oxford-street, from E tward Keoopthorr e to Mr Jones; Unity Inn, James-street, fr..m Mary Harding to George King; Hore and Jockey, Jock,-y street, from Stephen Brett to William Prothsr« e Harbour Hotel, from Evan ) vane to David Fdward Williams; Swan Inn, High-street, from Michael Geary to David Jarvis Pantygyder Inn, from Samuel Ace (decea ed) to Jane Ace; Mile End Ina, from Llewellyn Abraham to M• ry James lack Horse, Rutland-street, from Robert Harding, sen., t Thomas Jones; Vine Inn, Cross-street, from Jane Havard to William James. Tn. ALI.Willn QHEQUE FORGIBIM.—The hearing of the case against Captain James Thomas Wilson, who stands charged with passing forged cheques on various tradesmen of Swansea, and obtaining large quantitiea of valuable goods, will be allain brought on to-day. It has been ascertained that tradesmen in other parts of the country have taken cheques from the prisoner, London. Coventry, and other places having been visited by him. We learn that Crown subpoenas have been served upon certain parties in London 18 witnesses, and the caae, wlrch has excited a vast amount of interest in the town. will probably be completed to-day. TBB MASOK8' STRIKE.—There it. up to the t'me of writire, no change to report in connection with the masons' strike, the interview between the men's delegates and the masters, which took place on Wednesday nbht, after the despatch^ of our r eport, having ended without result. Both parties seem determined not to give way, a circumstance which is much to be deplored, both in the interests of the masters and the men.

NEWPORT DOG, CAT, AND BIRD SHOW. On Thursday there was held at the Cattle Market,New. port, the first show of dogs, oats, caged birds, and donkeys. The splendid facilities of the Newport Cattle Market, the experience of gentlemen thoroughly acquainted with the mode of conducing a show of t;ds description, combined with delightful wen the r, secured a really splendid show. With such a commencement there can be no doubt that steps will be taken to mtke the show an annual one, and under judicious management it will become one of the largest and most attractive exhibitions of the kind in the kingdom. The com mittee of management received the patronage of Lord Tredegar (who was present with a numerous party). Lord Henry Somerset, Colonel K. C. Morgan, ftl. P., Mr Thomas Conies, M. P., Messrs Samuel HOJI- fray, H. P. Bolt ( Vlayor of Newport), Benjamin Kv»n«, L..A. Homfray, W. rt. Cartwright, T. Lin brewer (who acted as one of the jud-es), C. K. Lewis, W. B. Par- fc>id*e? Richard,Stratton. W. H Homfray, K. J Grica, D. Whitehonse, Alderman Harihy, T, Acton Ballard (who was chairman of the committee of management). Dr Hudson, Messrs Hoskins, W. Lewis, D, Hahherfieid, H. J. Daniel, with Mr George Humphreys Davies as honorary secretary. The band of the 3rd Mnn. Hifle Vo'untoer Corps, under Mr J. Foxall, was etationed in the yard, and performed an excellent selection of music. The attendance of gentry as well all the public generally was far in excess of what was anticipated, and at time there was a crush at the main thoroughfares, or at the places wh-re there was anything more t.han usually attractive. For dog- the judges were Mr Hanley, of Manchester, a id MrT. LI. Brewer; for cats and birds Mr Shiell and Mr Watts; fuz donkeys, Mr T. LI. Brewer and Mr Shield Dogs were the chief feature of the show, and there were 413 entries from all parts of the kim/dom, some of the exhibited animals having taken prizes at leading shows. They were divided into 3o clashes, and in addition to 4 silver cup, the prizes numbered two in evtry class, and ranged from £ 1 to £ :}. Competent judges pronounced the show as first du II in every resoect, and in some departments the judges experienced great difficulty in awarding the prizes. The bird show wa< only an average, there being only 22 entries, and the cat show produced only 29 entries. Seven donkey « com- peted for the two prizes offered. The following is the list of awards DOGS. Deerhounds— 1st prize, 21, Miss Curre's Bran; 2nd, ll, Mr B. Reynolds' Charley. Blood hounds- let prize, 21, Mr S. Hu-t)pbreys'D)n 2nd, Jl, Mr John ( Weil's Flora. Grevbounds (dogs) -list prize, 3J, Mr W. Henry Stanway's Camden Town; 2nd, 11, Mr Wi liam P,ichards' Moii,,tain Deer. Greyhounds (bitches)-irt prize, 3/, Mr W. Henry St*nway'« Black fleauty; 2nd, 1Z, Mr Morpan Samuel's Nelly. Foxhounds (Lord Tredegar's cup)—1st prise. Lord Tredeuar's Timon. Pointers (dogs)—1st prize, Iii, Mr James Fletcher's Don also sdver cup valued -V, given by Mr R. Hablwdleld 2nd, H, Mr James Richard Hughes's Don. Pointers tbitches) 1st prize, 31, MrJohnHolli ngworth's Luna; 2nd, ll, Mr Philip Davies's Lady. Setters (dog-)—1st prize, 31, Mr S. E. Shirley's Hock; 20il, 11, Mr James ^Fletcher's Dash. Setters (birch, s) — 1st pVize, 3Z, Mr Samuel Mills' Duchei-s; 2nd, Mr James Fletcher's Nell. RetrieveN (curiv-c»ated) 1st prize, 31, Mr J. Holmes's Lulu; 2nd. 11. Mr J"hn tubman's Nell. Retrievert (wavy or smooth cated), ht prize, 31, vfr 3. K Shirley's Perdis; 2nd, 11, Mr William Harrison's Lion. Spaniels, over 251b8 (not Clumber, Su-sex, or Irish water spaniel, ?™ae» 31, Mr James Letcher's Brnce: 2nd, 11, Mr Edmund M. Southwell's Paeon. Npanie's, under 25 lbs (not Clamber, S-iwx. or Irish Water Spaniell-2nd prize, 17, Mr J,-tiies Hicks' San Spaniels (ClumVr, Sussex, or Triali W.<ter)-lst prize, OI, MR Jam eg FLUTI lier's Saiio 2nd, ii, Mr W. H. Striok's Daohes*. Fox Terriers (dogs)-lnt prize" Mr Jame- Fletcher's Uattler (aUo silver cup, value given by Mr Samuel Homfray for be-t dog in the show also silver cup, value 41, given by Mr Nusrent Well", for bert dog iu the <-l*»s 2nd. 1J, Mr E. \f. R." Fox Terriero. (bitches)—1st priz", 2l, M E. M.Southwell's Sable 2nd ll, Mr P. H. Vic*ry's Puss. Mastiffs—1st prize. 3[, also silver cup given by the Mayor of Newport, Mr H. Newman's Gran by 2nd, 1Z, Mr Charles Fisher's Turk. St Bernards bt P-Ize, 21, Mrs Curre's Alp; 2nd, ll, Mr Alfred Shafto Barthrf) 's Barry. Newfoundlands- let prize, 21, Mr William Stacev's Tiger. Sheep Dogs — 1st prize, 21, Mr W. A. Walker's Scott: 2nd, 11. Mr Hownrd Maoplebeck'a Fan. Hull dogs 1st prize, 2", Mr E. T. Hughes's Gambler; 2nd, Jl, Mr E. T. Hughes's Queen Mat. Bull terriers (lartre, over 201bs.)—1st prize, £ 2. Mr Richard James Hartley's Young Turk; d, £ 1, Mr Lewis Harris's Watoh. Bull terriers (small, under 20'bs) —1st prize, £ 2,Mr J. Daviess Sankey; 2nd, £ 1, Mr R. James Hartley's Dutch. Terriers (smooth coated otherwise than black and tau.)--lat prize, 31. Mr Matthew's Viper; 2nd. 21, Mr Alfred George's Lille. Terriers (black and tan, IITg-IO, over iiihs.)-li;t prize, 31, Mr James J'ink's Young Colonel; 2nd, 11, Mr hiobard Thorp's Slip. Terriers (black and tan, small, undpr lllbs.let prize, 2. Mr G. L. Waring's Toto; 2nd. Ii Mr T. W. Granger's Jem. Terriers (long bx;red.) 1st pr ze, 31., Mr S. A. Cooper's Bruce 2nd, 11 Mr S. Moffat's Cuaron. Terriers (short hi red)—1st' prize, 21., Mr William H. David's Charlie 2nd, ll., Mr Henry P. Charles's Lancer. Pugs—1st prize. 21., Mr W. Louis Faire's Mrs Ortipoe 2nd, li t "jvfr Tohn Lewis's Sootey. Toy Terriers (rouzh, not exceed- ing 51bs.)—1st prize, 21., Mr Bichard Thorp's Cricket; 2nd, 1' Mr John W. Gerrish's Prince. Any other variety (not Included in any of the above classes)— st prize, 3h, Mr Samuel Homfray"s Bear; 2nd, 21., Mr T. H. Vicary's Berkley. Selling class (any variety) 1st prize, 2' Mr Vicary's Venom 2nd, 11., Mr James Hink's Kate. CATS. For the best Cat, (long haired, any ootour)--ht. prize, 10s. Mr Thomas Weightman'* 2nd, Ss Mr W. M. Palmer's Tippo Sahib. The best Tab'iy Cat ('-bort bsir^d)—1st prize, 10s, Mr J. Dennis's Lion 2nd 5«, Mr Prothcroe's Lynx. For the b«*t Cat (of anv other Tarlety)-lat prize, lOe. Mre Fox's Minette; 2nd 5s Mr B. W. Winter's J ad y. BTRDS. Best Canary (green)-Ir;t prize. 7" 6d, Mr Arthur Gethinsr; 2nd, 24 6d, Mr James Weitlake. Best Canary (vellow)-lat prize, 7. 6d, Mr William Arthnr Dav: 2nd, 2s 6d,Mrs Ternngton. Beat Canary (yariegtted) l' i prize, 7s f 6d, Mrs Scott; 2nd, 2s 6d, Mr James Westlake's Tommy. Best Goldfinch—1st prjzei 6d, Mr Thomas Lamey 2nd, 2s 6d, Mr A. W. Daniels. Best Blackbird-let pri?e. 7. 6d, Mr S. Dean. Best Thrusb-1p,t prize, 71 6d, Mr B. Reynold's < Parley 2nd, 2s fid, Mr S. Dean. Best Lark—2nd prize, 2s 6d, Mr J. Westlake. Best Parrot-lot prize, 7, 6d, Atra Ballard's ROBie; 2nd, 21 6d, Mr D. W. Jones. Any other variety of Britwh British Birds-lpt prize, 7a 6<1, Mr William Percy, Green Linnet 2nd, 28 6d. Mr William Reed, Doves. Any other variety of Foreign Birds-lat prize, 711 tid, Mr H. Scowcroft, Green Parro- quet; 2nd, 2s 6d, Mr D. W. Jones, two Australian birds, DONKEYS. For the best Donkey—1st prize, V, Miss Violet Mor- gan's Dust. For the best fed and groomed Donkey, the bona fide property of a costermonger, hawker, or labourer—Prize, 1', Mr Augustus Purnell's Boxer.

NORTH OF ENGLAND IRON AND COAL 'I R A- D E, [SPROTAL REPORT FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1 MIDDLBSBOROUQH, Thursday.— he iron trade has not improved during the past week. Indeed the general feelin* is that there is more or less of retrogression. This is undoubtedly the case for the time being in the pig iron trade, so far as prices go. Whether the effect will be merely temporary or of a more permanent character it is imp >ssibl« to say with any defini eness, for so much will depend upon the character of the trade of the next few weeks. One very anomalous condition in the iron trade may be pointed out, and in this ootisists the chief hope of Cleveland. Throughout the dull period, which has now lasted for several months, more pig iron has been produced than was ever the case before, and vet mouth by month this enlarged make pas been disposed ef, so that stocks are com- paratively low. Where all the iron goes is, as its sometimes remarked by those ia the trade, a mystsry. A. total prod-action »t the rate of above twe millions of tons per annum is in progress, and yet there is not much more than a fortnight's make in hand-barely more than avo-kable stock. The cheapness of the iron is, no dout-t, the chief inducement to its sale. It can be bought a' a figure which will enable it to be sent profitably to other district* of the country, and also shipped to Scot- lan t; while, considering the reports of the du'lness of trade which are being received from the Contineet, it is surprising that so large a tonnage is shipped for Ger- many, Belgium, and France, as is now the case, the trade having revived with the Continent. The returns of makers' stocks are uot yet issued for the Ja"t month. Trade this week hat been quiet. The quotations for pig-iron have bewD lower, and No. 3 has been sold at 47. 3d nett cash, but many of the makers were not inclined to sell at less than 48s. The geuerat figure at which sales are made is 47s fid to 48s, less 1 per cent. No. 4 forge is 46. to 46s 6d. There is a good deal of pressure put on by merchants to purchase at a low rate on speculative account. In finished iron there is no improvement at all. The rail trade is as flat as ever. The manufacturers state that the Welsh rail producers are offering to take contracts at So to 7. 6d per ton below the North of Eng- land quotations but, from all accounts, the Welsh trade is very little better than that in the North. There is not much enquiry for plates or merchant bars. The shipbuilding trade is not 110 brisk as cou d be desired. Messrs Rtylton, Dixon. and Co. hav just completed a war frigate in their yard at Middleaborough for the Government-the first Government vessel ever built in the Tees. The general tree of the country being so low there will probably not be to good a demand for iron ships as has been the case for the lwt few years. The prices of finished iron do not show much change. Rails (ordinary sections), 6 5s; litht ditto. R6 108 to k6 12s 6d ship pistes, t7 10s; boiler plates, 98 105 to £ 8 15a; An*Ie«, £ 7 5s; merchant bars, £ S 12s 6d to £ 6 15* puddled bars, £ 4 12s 6d. In the way of new enterprises it may be mentioned that Messrs Bell Brothers are about to erect works at Port Clarence, to carry out a process of steel making from Cleveland iron, according te a new principle which has been developed by a leading member of the firm. Mr J. L. Bell, M.P., ex-Preti(leiat of the Iron aad Steel Inatitut, Should the project be successful it will make a new era in the Cleveland iron trade. Messrs Godfrey and Howson are endeavourliarto carry out the rotary puddling system at Messrs Bolckow, Vaugban, and Co. a works. They use coal gas for heating. The coal trade is quiet. There is not much demand looally, though a little Mtra enquiry has appeared on account of the rtouth Yorkshire (trike. Coke has been in better it has been sent in larger quantities into South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and prices have been firmer in consequence. Steam ooals have been in better request In the Tyne and Wear, and prices kav* ben mere firmly maintained. Best steam keep at 12s to 12B 6d and secondary sorts, lis to lis 6d, f. o. b. A good trade is being kept up with India. Gas coals are lower, and are from 8s to 9s per ton. Coke—Furnace, 10s to 128 to 14s at the ovens. Best households are to s od at the pits.