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LONDON LETTER. [SPECIALLY WIRED.] [BY OUR GALLERY CORRESPONDENT.] LONDON, FRIDAY NIGHT. n All the important business of tlie House a (-Irnmons to night was compressed into the fir.,t hour and a half. Thereafter streteb,d"IC, Ion" waste of time, over which Irish members speeches on the third reading of the AvrnK^- But the end of this was a foregone con- ion and when question time was over, «^ery er reasonably went out, leaving* House nearly empty till the bell rung for divi- sion. At the outset a dramatic strokV wa3 dealt by Mr Gorst. This afternoon judgment lias been give •gainst Mr Bradlaugh in the case against lira for voting in divisions in the House o Commons without having subscribe the •oath. With something like what we may on Monday hear described as indecent haste, Mr Gorst gave notice aC the earliest possible moment that lie would move a new writ for Northampton. This of itself, as opening up the prospect of a long and angry discussion, sufficed for an ordinary question, however. But there was a great deal to follow. One or two of the Conservatives further pressed "the Premier for information with respect to the precise circumstances under which the .armistice was arranged. Mr Gladstone has hitherto aft\cl.ed not to understand the motives of this question, or to notice the allegation that the English commanders have been instructed to sue for peace. His answers hitherto have all gone to negative this .assumption, but owing to his indisposition to notice designedly insulting insinuations, he has not met argumentative questions with ,the fullness that he might otherwise liave done. To-night he went a step further in this direction, reading a telegram from •General Wood,showing most distinctly wlia. has, in fact, always been ciear to intelligence unclouded by prejudice, that -the same which General Colley coiirnenced, -and that, as a matter of fact, the Boer corn mander made the first overtures. The Premier's statement as to the neS'of next si.nply tM <Supply Should be taken from day to day from Mon day next under the rules of urge y. these rules rill be modified with specia day next under the rules of urgency. But these rules rill be modified with specia reference to Supply by a of rules, half a dozen in numbe laid on the table to-night Sir Stafford Northcote, in the consultation held lMtm lit with the Premier, declined to under take the personal responsibility of secon ing P posal with respect to the business week. His manner to-night was ? hostile, whilst he yet refrained fron ting himself to a definite line of P° fact is, a meeting of the Conserua be held to-morrow, at which the be discussed. From what I g» ie Conservative side, the Government w 1 not Conservative side, the Government will not receive the support of the oppo body, though several of its more respected members will vote with them. The Conservatives are in immense S'e° the fate which has befallen Mr in the courts of law. It iSS KylntlliVent, Tories have° subscribed ss ws&s understand that the motion of Mr Gorst for opposed by the Government, on ground thlt the action is taken with undue ^Mr Bradlaugh intends to appeal from the iudament of the Queen s Bench, and Mr Justice Matthew himself lias stayed pro- ceedings. In these circumstances, wlult, it would Scarcely be decent not to abstain from attendance on 1 ailia- ment, it is positively indecent thus attempt to rush through the House a resolution depriving him of his seat. The position will be best understood if it be supposed, as is by no means improbable, that upon appeal the judgment of the Queen's Bench be reversed. What a position the House would be in if in the meanwhile it had issued a new ■writ However the debate goes on Monday, and at whatever time tlie seat be declared vacant, Mr Bradlaugh will again offer him- self for re-election, and will, beyond doubt, be agal11 returned, when the question would more come on for settlement. °nTt is m-obable that the whole of Monday Ju occupi-rfI jriih a" 3n Gladstone sre> ur,01Ky lapses to-nignt !» 'f'jja o y upin the °f„tho '1 immediately wp Xhe House mil fad,?:l!aL on Monday, and it will be \o any member to raise a debate oil atfairs generally, and the proposition or «U Government in particular. The attention of Parliament is nt drawn by means of a question tot municipal elections m LlvelHl0,' a that extraordinary practices resorted to on that occasion by the Conservatives. The Attousj General ifto be asked whether proposes to take any steps upon the repot t of Commissioners who recently sat,and stigma- tised ill pretty blunt language the procedure of the This will be th itoS° c^Sr^Mr sp about the alleged importation c; ^mberso the Birmingham League mto ceito Ve7 '^oVt^Cmfrt'o? Queen'snBench before 3ll8e%he cise of Mr Bradlaugh has come i10mifm.ent He was in the House sitting for judgment. cage came 011j for Carnarvonshire wften u debate. and took an actne ia that His opinion at within his ri^ht in Mr Bradlaugh was quite wrt at issue taking his seat, thong his'col- with the judgment *iven, application league, since it did ^t bar »?P to the courts of ^w for ultimate ai The circumstances were, Jugtice •ciently embarrassing to comp d place, Williams to retire into the. leaving his junior to deliver J was The rising ardour of th JP wh0re the testified to to-uight in the • jiocrs question of the armistico wi Qf 0ne was brought up,and furn'shed the lex °^ord of those bitter sueecnes o^ attack wa8 Salisbury is a master. unfortunate to the extent that Lord Kim- berley, not adopting the -re tjie actual the Premier, made fearer that since position, categorically deciann tho Clo- the affair at the Majuba n:catj0n with vernment had made no c°m hig ar_ Sir Evelyn Wood beyond1W-h ghe jid rangement of an arnus.' anj ju pur- upon his own into between K„;1nce of negociatioiis enterea liis predecessor and the ^ers, Glad. r iah the best answer to rumours cur furnishthe hig heaIth. rent lately » leaped up testimony on With gieat ,-i beset the Government, and with :njee(i is not needed. He mado ation, winch■ Ue case for the further de- out a;,Tl to make on the patience and mand lie Jiaa 1 members. forbearance of pr vate unwonted Mr Justin McCartiiJ, gupport of a spitefulness, put a qu uiembors. ^eory in high favo'VV0.p0nnell said some They believe, as Mi. :a ]10t in- time ago, that the Imli Land Mr Produced simply because it „.f:nn -whether McCarthy bluntly put the qu With- ihere was any such bill m any- cut raising his voice or displa> =' iy warmth of manner; the Premier 0"f castigated Mr McCarthy for the breac ■Parliamentary gmanners involved in question, which plainly imputes '■ Goverumtat that they were obtaining by false pretences. IT q It is now beyond question that t e an Bill will not be introduced before the Easter Heoess, at least, such is tne decision tie Government liave arrived at, 10 ln^ ao opportunity would be^urnis ie n ing the Bill forward. Pressure ^howj ever, be brought to bear up rom their only from the Irish members, b^ are own supporters below the gangl,ay> increasingly anxious that a fixed for the introduction of the i>

BUUKY P0RT&^NOimHVESTERN JUNCTION ItAlLWAY. This Bill, the object of which is ^hAYestera powers on tlie Buny Port £ .nd r a,. junction llsilway Compact.an(' f Wavs »,1(* poses, cauie before the Chamnau (jow* MSS^s. Dr Lyon Playfair, ia the, Houje oi mons ou Friday, an au uuo^pesei meatus

I THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. PUBLIC FEELING "IS SOUTH «' AFRICA. KRUGER'S ARRIVAL. LORD DERBY ON THE DIFBI* CULTY. r"rnn3" TELEGRA"r." a,ait with iatense anxiety tlie result of the armistice. It a felt tl»at if England halta no.v, the effect on the native mind may be fatal to her autliority. LATER.—Since sending my last despatch I hear that the Home Government propose to follow up the arlllisticby appointing Sir H. Sir rights. If this be done, and the Queen s autho"^ be°withdrawn in present drcumstances from the Transvaal, Ler supremacy m bouth ^nc* "J fatally jeopardised, alike among the • Dutch, and native?. I say thia wlth a led-e of the prevailing feeling, and with every consciousness of the Boers' grievance. ("STANDARD" TELEGRAM." FORT AMIEL, Thursday.-So far no steps HAVE been a':en towards the eettlement of the points m dispute between the Imperial Government and the Boers. Kruger is expected to arrive at Laing's Nek to-morrow or next day, but nothing is settled either as to the date or place where the conference is to be held, the arrangements as to these points, depending on the movements of President Brand. In the meantime, the political situation remains exactly what it was previous to the conclusion of the armistice. No further news has reached us of the Uoing8 of Joubart at Utrecht. n LORD DERBY AND THE TRANSVAAL. At a meeting held on Friday night in the Town Hall, Birmingham, to urge a peaceful solu. tion of the Transvaal difficulty, a letter was read from Lord Derby, who wrote :— I desire a peace. ful settlement of the Transvaal difficulty as strongly as you can do. I believe the Cabinet to have the same policy, and I am content to leave the matter in their hands." THE TRANSVAAL INDEPENDENCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Transvaal Independence Committee was held at Westminster Palace Hotel this afternoon, and was attended by several members of Parliament. Dr. Karl Blind gave a list of names of distin. guished personages in France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, who had signed a protest addressed to Mr John Bright, against the annexation of the Transvaal. It was resolved that a deputation on the subject should wait upon the Premier at an early date and it was also determined to increase all efforts in the cause.

THE EASUTO CAMPAIGN. A despatch from Durban yesterday says that it is reported in Cape Town that Joel Molappa, the Basuto rebel chief, has expressed his readiness to give up his guus and cattle, but not himself. He waits to hear from Lerothodi. According to a Reuter's telegram Colonel Car- rington having again advanced, the enemy collected in large numbers and barred his further progress.

THE COVENTRY ELECTION. Ti.e nomination for the Parliamentary repre- sentation of Coventry took place on Friday. Mr Henry William Eaton (Conservative) was pro- posed by Mr W. OdeU and seconded by Mr Alder- man Dlton, Kir Ughtred James Shuttleworth (Liberal) was proposed by Colonel Coldicott and seconded by Mr J. Worwood.

THE LATFSHTHENRY JACKSON. The British Mcdical Journal, referring to the melancholy death of Sir H. Jackson so soon after his elevation to the judicial bench, states that his fatal illness was due to obstruction of the bile-duct of the liver by a gall-stoiie. lie had suffered for about five or six years from attacks of illness, due to a similar condition. The post-mortein examination showed that the gall-bladder was entirely occluded, and contained numerous gall-stones. The deceased gentleman had been attended during the last 2!Jo years by Dr. Andrew Clark, and was seen several times in cousultatiod, during his last illness, by Sir William Jenner.

ALLEGED HORRIBLE CRUELTY TO A CHILD. At an inquest held in Birmingham, on Friday, respecting the death of Ada Mellor, four years of age, who had died from scalding, a verdict of Manslaughter" was returned against John Mills, brass founder. The child and its mother lodged at the house of Mills, and when the woman was out at work the accused, according to the evidence, while in a passion, poured some boiling water on tne child, causing pneumonia, and re- sulting in death. The mail, Mills, was imme- diately arrested.

THE TICHBORNEAPPEAL. JUDGMENT AGAINST THE CLAIMANT. Tie Tiehborne anpeal was continued in the House of Lords on Friday. Mr Benjamin con. cluded his address for the prisoner, and Mr Atherley Jones followed on the same side. On the conclusion of the argu- ments for the appellant, their Lordships, without calling on the counsel for the Crown, gave iudament, dismissing the appeal, and affirming theludgment of the court below. The Claimant will thus have to undergo the full sentence.

THE ACTION AGAINST MR. BRADLAUGH. In the Queen's Bench Division, on Friday, before Mr Justice Watkin Williams and Mr Justice Mathew, judgment was given in the case of Clarke v. Bradlaugh, M.P., on the cross- demurrers argued on Monday last. The action was to recover penalties for the defendant having sat and voted in he House of Commons without first having taken the necessary oaths prescribed by jaw. I Mr Justice Mathcw, after reviewing the history and facts of the case, gave judgment for the plaintiff on the main question, and for the defen- dant on the question of religious belief in making a solemn declaration or affirmation. The court granted Mr Bradlaugh leave to appeal

llt HUSSEY VIVIAN AS TO BUSINESS IN THE COMMONS. Mr Hussey Vivian has given notice that upon an early day he will move the following resolu- tions :—" That sworn shorthand writers be ap- pointed by Mr Speaker to take down, verbatim, the whole of the debates both in the House and in Committee, and that it shall be com- petent for any member, after notice given, to move, at the commencement of pub- lic business, that the record of any debate be printed and circulated with the vote, and such question shall be put forthwith without amendment or debate. That after such record lias been circulated with the votes, it shall be competent, after notice given, for any two mem- bers" to move and second a resolution, or resolu- tions that any member or members w ho may have tT.ke"u pakeu part in the debates so circulated, has t have wilfully obstructed the business f tlie House, such motion shall be .Q,l at the commencement of public iuoveu shall be put forthwith without busmes debate; but the motion shall not amendment or aeoa J d & .ori of th,.ee. beCfunefthe memberc present. Any member fourths ot the lut;ou 9hall be carried shall against «hom a lesomu sund suspended trom ,f the ragoiation be carried tw £ in tbe ^lus^nT^fo^ there"

WEATHER FORECASTS. r for This Day was The following t{a™^ical office last evening, issued from the Meteoro g at 8.30 o'clock ™ A v,n fioUTH AVALES.- ENGLAND (S. W.) A2iH DV frjgy at timet. Xiorth-ea3terly breezes; cloudy, fl7gy at timcs.

SPECIAL^ TELEGRAMS. (WISED AT 9 O'CLOCK LAST NIC* T^0R PLYMOUTH.—To-day's fine, but » £ the has been accompanied by a sllSht fa j,e barometer, and a misty and overcast day maj anticipate for to-morrow, i Barometer, steady. Wind now very light. Sky. overcast. Temperature, 4G to 54. Humidity, 89, increasing. .SCILLY. liarometer, 30.14. falling. Wind, q w lieht hazy sea smooth weather warm. BvDB-—Barometer, 30*13. Wind, W., moder- ate Sea quiet. Temperature, 46 to 60 i QWUdy, mist gwraicz eveoiw*

HOUSE OF LORDS—FKIDAY. Their Lordships met at nve o'clock. THE TRANSVAAL. The Earl of MO RLE Y, in reply to the Earl of Ellenborough, said the Government had no infor- mation as to the interception by the Boers of supplies on their way to the relief of the garrisons in the Transvaal. I s The Earl of CADOGAN said he had given > private notice of a question in reference to the statement reported to have been made by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons last night, and a statement that had appeared in the Times of that morning, and asked whether a com- mission had been appointed, of which Sir Hercules Kobinaion, the Governor of the Cape Colony, and General Sir Evelyn Wood, the commander of the forces in Natal, were members, and if so, what instruc- tion* had- been given by the Government. The Earl of KIMBEliLEY said it was im- possible to conduct the business of the Govern- ment if almost before their decision was given on a particular policy,the Government was asked,owing to some rumour in the newspapers to give the fullest information, not only as to what had taken place but as to what were their intention! The Earl of CADOGAN said he only asked for an explanation of the statements made last night, The l £ j.rl of KIMBEliLEY said the noble earl had given the names of the Commissioners who were not named by Mr Gladstone. The face was that the appointment of the Commissioner was under the consideration of tiia Government, but they had not decided on the names, much less on the instructions. With regard to matters con- nected with the armistice there seemed to be some ambiguity. The facts, as far as he knew them were briefly these :—A communication was read frnm Mr Kruger on behalf of the Boers, in a letter to Sir George Coliey, who telegraphed home, and was desired by the Government to make answer to Mr Kruger. There was some obscurity as to the next proceeding of Sir G. Colley, which could not be cleared up in consequence of the death of that officer, but he believed that Sir George Colley fixed 48 hours as the period within which the answer was to be received, and it was to be con- cluded that he therefore considered himself free from any obligation to wait any longer, and made the attack on Majuba Hill. After the attack a letter was received from Mr Bock, the secretary to the Boer leaders. It was addressed to Sir G. Colley, but as he was killed it was opened by Sir Evelyn Wood, and it stated that the answer to the communication to Mr Kruger would not be sent for a month owing to Mr Kruger being some distance away. Mr Bock did not explicitly state whether any answer was coming from Mr Kruger or not, and to prevent misunderstanding, he (the Earl of Kimberley) had desired Sir E. Wood to asic whether an answer was comingifrom Mr Kruger or not, and Sir E. Wood had made the enquiry. As to the armistice, General Colley's instructions were that, if he received an answer of a favourable character, to the letter he sent to Mr Kruger, he might agree to a suspension of hostilities, but no instructions were ever given to Sir E. Wood. Sir E. Wood had, however, sent a telegram, stating that he had concluded an armis- tice, and had stated what its terms were. He concluded that Sir E. Wood's object in con- eluding an armistice was to get an answer from Mr Kruger. He was unable to say whether Sir E. Wood, or ,the Boer leader had asked for the armistice. The Government had approved of Sir E. Wood's acts. I ;All that the statement made by Mr Gladstone last night amounted to was that the appointment of a Commission was under consideration. But the Commissioners were not named, and their instructions were not decided on. The Marquis of SALISBURY said if the question put by the Earl of Cadogan needed any justification, he said it would be found in the fact that the House bad just gained a considerable amount of information they had not heard before. -Still '>he thought the answer given to the question put was not complete according to the events which were reported, and the speech of Mr Glad. stone last night. There seemed to have been a sharp turn in the policy of the Government on this question. That turn must be attributable to certain circumstances, and the House was anxious to know what they were. According to the Speech from the Throne, Her Majesty's authority was to be vindicated first, and that duty put on one side and plans for giying local self-government to the Boers. But it was found that communications were being made to the Boers to ask apparently what their terms were, and that after a certain delay had been fixed upon,*Her Majesty'3 Government were so anxious in the matter that they had applied to the Boers for an armistice, and had actually resolved to name Commissioners, at the suggestion of the Boers, to meet other Commissioners appointed by them to consider matters, which, according to the Queen's Speech, could not be considered until the Queen's supremacy had first been re-established. He did not wish to discuss the general policy of the Government on the question, as that would be premature, nor as to whether they were right in seeking to make peace or not but he held that it tended to create great anxiety in the public mind if it appeared that the Government had no definite and consistent course of policy. A sharp turn in their policy unfortunately occurred exactly after the British arms had sustained a damaging and conspicuous defeat that had not been and conspicuous deteat that had not been wiped out, and ths Government: were proposing to send Commissioners to discuss the terms of peace with those who were us yet rebels against the Queen's authority, and who were at this moment invaders of the uudoubted territory of the Queen. Earl GRANVILLE thought it Inconvenient that this question should have been raised in the form it had assumed on so short a notice as had been given-at half-past three o'clock that day. It had beeu said that the statements on the subject were to be confirmed by facts, but the Marquis of Salisbury had followed up his statement of fact by a strong denunciation of the policy of the Government. He (Earl Granville) should not discuss the question at this moment, but he would state that the noble lord was misinformed as to two important points—one being that the Govern- ment had sought terms from the Boers, and the other that they had changed their policy after the disaster, which all must deplore. This was not the case. They had overtures made to them by the Boers, and had sent them an answer before they kne-v, or could have known, of the disaster. The subject then dropped. 'j FIELD OFFICERS. Viscount HARDINGE asked whether it was intended under the proposed regulations for increasing, the number of field officers in each regiment of the line, that such regulations should have a retrospective effect with regard to those officers who have been compulsory retired under the existing system, and to what extent. The Earl of MORLEY said he believed that the new regulations would offer as much induce- ment to officers to retire as the old system did. The regulations would be retrospective, but would not include officers who actually left the army before July last, or who had either received the value of their commissions or commenced their pensions. THE SURRENDER OF CANDAHAR. Lord STliATHNAIltN called attention to the enclosure to be found in page 20 of the Blue Book on Afghanistan, re!ative to the pro. posed surrender of Candahar, and strongly cou- demned the policy of the Government. Lord ENFIELD regretted that the noble and gallant lord had not delivered his speech a week ago, and stated that no promise made on behalf of the Indian Government by Sir Donald Stewart had been violated. The Government had kept their promise, and it was the,people of Candahar who had broken their promise. Lord WAVENEY considered it was absolutely essential for the safety of our Indian Empire.to retain possession of Candahar. The subject then dropped. REGIMENTS ABROAD. Lord BURY asked what would be the number of battalions abroad beyond the nominal number contemplated by the localization scheme, when the intended reinforcements of six reeiments had been sent to South Africa, and moved for returns of particulars of all soldiers seut to South Africa this year. He contended the information was absolutely necessary to discuss the New Army Organization Scheme. The Earl of MORLEY. declined to give the return, on the ground that it would be furnishing information to the Boer leader. With respect to the other question there were 80 battalions abroad, and 60 in England. Lord BURY withdrew his motion. Their Lordships adjourned at 7 o'clock,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY. The Speaker took the chair at 4 o'clock. NOTICES. Mr ARNOLD gave notice that that day four weeks he would brinst forward his motion with respect to Central Asia. Mr CALLAN also postponed to that day four weeks his motion with respect to the condition of the rgnculcutal labourers in Ireland. Mr MAC IVElt gave notice that on an early day, he would ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether, having regard to the course of events in the Transvaal, and the probability of a successful issue of the negotiations for peace, it was the intention of Her Majesty's Government to confer special distinctions on the Secretary of State for War, and those who had shared the responsibility with him. Mr GORST gave notice that at half-past four o'clock on Monday he would move that a new writ be issued for the borough of NorthainD- ton, in t, e loom of Mr Charles Bradi;;ugh, who since his election had sat aud voted as a member of the House without having taken or subscribed to the oath as the law appointed. (" Ob, oil," aud murmurs.) PARISH HIGHWAYS. Mr DODSON, in reply to Mr Dundas, said that the returns which were in course of prepara- tion would show for the first time not only the average cost per mile for the maintenance of parish highways, but the lnilnge used for traffic. He was aware of only two cases ill which a county after .having adopted the Highways Act, had reverted to the old system, they were Stafford and Norfolk, and in each case it was done with respect to only one district. RELIGIOUS OPINIONS OF THE CORK MAGISTRACY, r for IRE- LAND m reply to Mr Healy, said that he had no means of ascertaining the religious opinion* of the magistrates of the county of Cork. He could not say what course the Lord Chancellor of Ireland would take with respect to the memorial asking him'to appoint a Catholic on the next vacation, but he had no doubt he would give the memorial every consider- ation. 6 BRIBERY COMMISSIONERS. Sir G. CAMPBELL asked if the delay in pre- senting the reports of the Bribe»y Commissioners was not due to the fact that the Commissioners were barristers in large practices, and whether it would not be possible to select retired India' and colonial judges or other qualified persons not iu aC,rho ffi'ORNEY-GENERAL was not aware of any adjournment of th« Commissioners, except I ia why* doae with tli« of the Secretary of State. In appointing the Com- missioners, it has been his object to obtain the services of men of practical knowledge in the inatters likely to be brought before them. If it should be his duty, which he hoped it would not, to appoint such Commissioners, again Ita would ,consult the bon. baronet, for he was no aware of any retired or colonial judges who would be will- ing to undertake these duties. GEOGRAPHICAL CONGRESS. Lord F. CAVENDISH, in reply to Mr Aylmer, Eaid that some arrangement would pro- bably be made for the representation of Great Britain at the Geographical Congress to be held at Venice in September. No appointment was yet made, and the matter was under consideration. GENERAL NEWDE, GATE'S APPOINT. MENT. Mr CHILDERS, in reply to Lord E. Cecil,was obliged to the noble lord for calling his attention to the Gazette notice with respect to General New. degate's appointment, the only merit of which was that it was conservatively in accordance with pre- cedent. General Newdegate was a major- general of 1877, Sir E. Wood a colonel of 1874, with major-general's local rank in the Transvaal for 1881. It was assumed that both would be employed in command of brigades under Sir F. Robert and that was the meaning of the Gazette notice, Mia jo r- General Newdegate would receive the pay and allowances of a major.general, and Sir E. Wood of a brigadier-general. But he thought that, under the circumstances, lie would be justified in granting him the allowances of a major- general coaimand, dated from the day of arrival, but pay and allowances from the date of embarkation.

THE ARMISTICE IN THE THANSV AAL. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. Mr GLADSTONE, in replying to Mr Ritchie's question upon the armistice communications in the Transvaal, said as regards the Government he had little' further communication to make as to what had been done by the British commander on the snot, but he would give all the information the Government had, aud that was but slight. Sir E. Wood had not sent any detailed account of the manner in which the armistice came about, but he had communicated the declared conclusion of the armistice. He had, however, sent a telegram that was not in his (Mr Gladstone's) possession when first lie answered the question on this sub. ject. The telegram contained these words, and it was dated March 5th, and the telegram announc- ing the conclusion uf the armistice was dated the following day, 6th March:—"New- castle, 4 p.m.—Joubert asks how far I will co- operate in Brand's proposition. I have offered to meet him near Laing's Nek." It would be seen that this did not state categorically the origin of the armistice. It was a matter of construction, and each would be free to exercise his own jndg. ment but the construction he put upon it was that the proposal came originally neither from the Boer commander or the British commander, but it was President Brand, of the Free States, who originally suggested the armistice, and that suggestion being conveyed to the Boer leader, the latter aeked General Wood how far he would co- operate in the proposition, and upon this Sir E. Wood proceeded to take the steps which have been described, and which the Government ap. proved. He had given the House the exact words of the telegram, and the construction lie put upon it, and he would leave it to others to form their own opinions. He had only to say to the other part of the question that the names of the com- missioners are under the consideration of the Government, but no commissioner had actually been nominated,and he would only say that all the rumours in circulation, whether from the Cape or whether they were of home manufacture, are both premature and unfounded. Sir S. NORTHOOTE asked would it not be possible to telegraph to Sir E. Wood for an authentic and exact account of what had taken place. (Hear, hear.) Mr RITCHIE added, could not this ba fur- nished before the estimates came on ? Mr GLADSTONE could not undertake that. The Government had been Unwilling, knowing Sir E. Wood's heavy responsibility, to ask him merely retrospective questions, but he would con- sider the suggestion made. Mr STANLEY LEIGHTON asked t'.e Colo- nial Under Secretary i, liether, after the defeat at Laing's Nek, the proposals for an armistice came from the English or the Boer side. Mr GRANT DUFF said it was entirely out of his power to add anything to what had been said. Every tittle of information had been given. (Hear, hear.) Mr STANLEY LEIGHTON re-called atten- tion to the fact that the question put just now re- ferred to what had passed after the death of Sir G. Collev. and his nuestion was as to what passed after the battle of Laing's Nek. Mr GRANT DUFF said the whole story had been told, and he had nothing to add to it. (Hear, hear.) Mr STANLEY LEIGH'ION, amid cries of "Order, order," again rose, and said he would re- peat the question on Monday. (" Oh, oh.") Mr CHILDERS, in reply to Mr Gabbett, said there was no reason to believe that among the troops serving in South Africa the officers wore blue patrol jackets while the men wore red, or that in the Highland Regiments that the officers wore red shell-jackets and the men white. The regulations required that the officers and men on active service shall wear uni- forms of the same colour. It was not the fact that the rifle battalions engaged suffered comparatively small loss of officers, and which he attributes to the similarity of the uniform in men and officers. In the action on the Ingogo, tie only case in which the 3rd battalion of the õOtb w as hotly eneragod, the loss was one officer to tweuty-two men, which was a larger proportion than was shown in the 58th, where it was one to thirty-four. and in the Majuba Mountain battle one to twenty-iive, and in the 92ud one officer to thirty-two men. THE GOVERNMENT OF CANDAHAR. The Marquis of HARTINGTON, in an- swering Mr Onslow's question as to ar- rangements for the permanent Govern- ment of Candahar, said he was anxious to give the House as soon as he was able any information on the subject which he could give consistently with advantage to the public service. lie had every reason to hope that the progress of the ar- rangements was satisfactory, but lie would remind the House that the Government of India in this case had, as they h-d last year in the arrangements made for the withdrawal of our troops from Cabul, a difficult and delicate task, and lie had no hesi- tation in saying that any premature disclosure of the arrangements under consideration immedi. ately on the withdrawal from Cabul would have prevented the satisfactory arrangements which were then made. He could not take upon him- self the responsibility of statinq what is going on or what steps are being taken, for it was extremely likely that any sudden premature announcement might have disagreeable consequences, (Hear, hear.) Mr ONSLOW asked would the public interest admit of. the noble lord saying with whom or to whom the arrangements were being made. Cries of "No, no," was the only response to the question. Mr COURTNEY promised Col. Taylor that the second portion of the evidence before Lord Bessborougli's commission would be ready in-three weeks. OBSTRUCTION. Mr GLADSTONE, in replying to Mr Baxter on the state of business in the House. said it was abusing language to say that the national safety had been imperilled ;by obstruction, but certainly important national interests were in question. But at the'same time the Government did not at present intend to propose a measure for the more effectu- ally putting an end to the evils that existed. Any further chauges must of necessity receive a good deal of consideration, not only from the Govern- ment who had already given much consideration to the subject, f but also from the House, and > consequently, the first aspect it presented was a serious demand upon the public time, and at present they were in a condition of hand to mouth, and when he came to make his statement, which he would make in a few minutes, his hon. friend would seo how great were the exigencies of the moment in regard to time. THE APPREHENSION OF BOYTON. Sir H. WOLFF asked the Chief Secretary for ->Irelaud if there was any truth in the rumour that representations have been made from the United States Government on the subject of Boyton's arrest. Mr FORSTER said that was a question tllat must be addressed to the Foreign Office, and of which notice should be given. Sir If. WOLFF gave notice for Monday.

THE COURSE OF PUBLIC: BUSINESS. STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER, Mr GLADSTONE, who was received with cheers, said: I ask the kind attention of the House while I endeavour to redeem the pledge which gave with regard to the prospective course of business. I now assume that to-night beyond doubt the Irish Anns Bill will pass this House. Therefore, we have got to make provision for the future. That future is one of difficulty and embarrassment. The demands upon the time of the House, caused by the Land Bills, have placed us in a position from which it is quite impossible for us to escape without sacrifice. The main subject confronting us may be -summed up in the general description of Votes of Supply, together with the Ways and Means Bill, which will, we hope, follow Supply, and which must absolutely become law not later than the 30th of this month, unless the law is to be broken by failing to make the payments, re- quired for the services within the financial year, But over and above these votes of Supply just mentioned there are some extraneous circum- stances which greatly increase the labour. One of them is that a vote of want of confidence has been proposed from the other side of the House with regard to Uaudahar. The discussion 011 that I am afraid we cannot hope to confine to a single night. (Hear, hear.) I should venture to hope that at any rate by Thursday week we shall be able to place a day at the command of the hon. member who has given the notice on the subject. Besides, wo think it necessary that, tne House should have the power of addressing itself to the general legislative business of the session, par- ticularly when we recollect the extreme import- ance of the question of land tenure in Ireland. We feel bound to include in our plans such ele. ments as will enable the House, at any rate after Easter, to apply itself assiduously to effectual legislative work. Another question has arisen with regard to the seat of the hon. member for Northampton (Mr Bradlaugh) that raises a ques- tion of privelege, and it is not likely that it will be easily got rid of, judging from the ex- perience of last year. I wish to say, and I wish it to be clearly understood, that what I have now to say about business does. not in the least degree contemplate what is coJll#di obstruction. The provisions which we think necessary with regard to expediting Supply are not framed upon the supposition that obstruction to Supply is intended. We feel a necessity for giving special expedition to the proceeæíJg8 of the House, in order to secwe to the Hou io a .reasonable time for discussing those votes wYAjob, on the part of the Government, we have to take in Supply. I wdtelI the House what tb.^ae, votes are. They tot" igr, tim. ,Nuouitmeatw services of 1381. The-e votes. which are votes every one of which must be disposed of by Mon- day week, are subjects of great difficulty, and with regard to which we think it our first duty. next to making provision acrainst the breaking of the law. to invite the House to m:,ke such arrange- ments as will enable hon. members to have some little opportunity for discussing them, and the conduct of the Government in connection with them. There are rather more than 50 supplemen- tary votes for the services of various kinds. Among them are a certain number which must, more or less, lead to discussion. I may say that one is the question of votes relating to Ireland, rotes connected with Ireland, jvhicli may tend again to raise obstruction. (Home Rule cheers.) There will be the relief of Irish distress*, and the votes with regard to the coastabularyof frefatid,atid those with regard to legal expenses in Ireland in connection with the recent trials held in Dublin. Then there is the vote for stationery and print- ing, upon which the hon, member for Preston would raise a discussion. Then there are con- siderable points involved with regard to law changes in England, particularly with regard to steps which have been taken, I believe, not en- tirely in consonance with usage, for providing justices whose sentences are under appeal with counsel to defend them at the expense of the public. Two qnestions I think it necessary to mention in particular. One ot them is that there must be supplementary votes connected with the military and naval expenditure which has been required at the Transvaal. Another is that we think it our duty no longer to delay stating to the House a matter which has been greatly pressed upon us, and with regard to which we are under a positive pledge, viz., to lay before the House the proposal we intend to make for giving a subvention to India at the charge of the -British Exchequer in relief of a portion of the Afghan expenditure. I may say that our proposal will be to make a total contri- bution of five millions towards that very large ex- nenditure that India has been called upon to bear. We propose to give that fire millions in the shape of the remission of a debt. of two millions which had been contracted by the Governmeut of India. subject to repayment, and bv a series of -annual grants for local ways and means. We then shall require to provide for a portion of the services of 1881-2. It will be necessary to give time for the statement connected with the vote we shall have to bring forward the navy estimates, and the vote for the navy. Perhaps hon. mem- bers may say, why not take a vote on account for the army an 1 navy ? I p.m not at all inclined to set the example for the first time, under circum- stances such as those now existing, of taking such votes on account, and thereby seriously diminish the control of the army and navy. With regard to the votes I have just named relating to the services of 1881-2, the conditions t ti?o.aren°t Precisely the same as these votes for 1881. Considering, the state of public business, I feel it my duty to give notice that I shall on Monday move that the state of public business is urgoent-(., Oh and cheers)—in reference to the votes of supply, (Cheers.) With regard to the Ways and Means Bill, that will not have to follow, because I hope that that will be an object ot extraneous discussion. I hope no necessity will f ause with regard to it, the passing of it in due time being a matter of absolute necestity with the view of keeping the finances of the year from blling into a state of confusion. On Monday, therefore, at 4.30, I shall declare that the votes of supply for the services of 1879- au; for the several supplementary and other estimates for the service of 1880.1 Votes A and 1 for the Army and Vote 1 for the Navy vote on account of Civil Service Revenue Departments, 81.82, now before the House, are urgent, but it is important that the same should be passed with- out delay. It will be my duty then to move that the state of public business is u' gent, and also, If necessary, that Supply shall have precedence of all orders of the day from day to day until the votes of hup ply, declared urgent, shall be complied with. (Cheers.) Sir S. NORTH COTE had no wish to provoke an irregular discussion on the Prime Minister's statement. It was of a very serious and somewhat alarming character. The Opposition had been most anxious to support the Government in their arrangements for the transaction of business, but the proposal of urgency for supply would lequire the gravest consideration. He inquired when the mAmg U. clal statement. Mr GLADSTONE would give the earliest inti- mation in his power upon that point, but it would before faster! the statement should be made before ti, t plkLWYN could not deny that that the state of public business was such as to compel the House to go further in the unconstitu- tional course 10 which it was embarked, but he hope the Prime Minister would see his way before long to such an alteration of the permanent rules lor the conduct of business as would obviate the UTrr V^d»rgency resolutions. Mr ADS 1 ONE promised to take an early opportunity of considering that question.. Mr OORSI wanted to know for what period it was intended to ask the vote on account. Mr 1A KNELL inquired whether, in the event of the urgency resolution being accepted, the Prime Minister would be in a position to move the first reading of the Land Bill before Easter. Mr UNSLOW desired that the vote towards the expenses of the Afghan war might be deferred till Monday week, but Mr GLADSTONE declined to act upon the suggestion, because he believed it would be the wish of the House that the inception of the plan should not be thrown over the current year. The vote on account would be for three months. He was unable at present to answer the question of Mr Parnell, for it was not in the pubic interest that the Land Bill should be introduced and allowed to remain fop 4 long time without any definite decision of the House upon its principle. MOITE SPEAKER'S KLTLES." Lord R. CHURCHILL asked for information as to the rule that would apply to the Committee of Supply under the urgency resolutions. The SPEAKER state 1 it would be his duty to lay down special rules for Supply. Such rules had been prepared, and would be in the hands of members to-morrow morning. Sir H. HICKS-BEACH inquired whether the House was to understand that these rules would be all that would be framed-that iu no case would additional rules be laid down. The SPEAKER said if he answered that ques- tion in the affirmative, he would he yieldin., that power which the House had conferred unoit him. lr CALLAN wanted the Prime illiniiter to promise that the Irish Land Bill would be intro- duced before Easter. Mr GLADSTONE, in view of the votes to be considered in supply, and the expediency of an early discussion on the confidence vote. thought it would be prudent not to make any present promise in regard to the introduction of the Irish Land Bill. Mr CHAPLIN, understanding that the Prime Minister intended to make a further demand uDon private members days, wanted to elicit an understanding that the Government would give days later ou in the place of the days so take- In the absence of such an understanding, it would be his duty to avail himself of the forms of the House to oppose the Government proposals. Mr JUSTIN MCCARTJIY asked whether any Irish Lnnd Bill had been prepared at all. Mr GLADSTONE declined to give any answer whatever to the hon. gentleman, or to any similar question. PEACE PRESERVATION (IRELAND) BILL. On the motion for the third reading of the Peace Preservation (Ireland) Bill, Mr PARNELL moved that the Bill be read a third time that day six months. Lord R. CHURCHILL was gratified to find that the drama was at length drawn to a "close, though the Chief Secretary had filled to perfection the role of the heavy father, with a rod in his hand and a tear in his eye, and the Home Secre- tary had ably taken the -less effective oart of the heartless Lothair of Iceland's affections. The Government had succeeded in obtaining the sanc- tion to an arbitrary and unparalleled susDension of liberty, and he ventured to aaaert that if such a measure had been proposed by a Tory Government it would have been met b$au united and remorse- les3 Liberal opposition. Sir W. HARCOURT gathered that there wa3 a sensible determination not to have a protracted debate on the final stage. He arrived at the con- clusion from the speech they bad just heard because he remembered that it was customary' after a long and tedious drama of a tragic char- acter, tow ind up the performance with a screaming farce, It was difficult to treat with the noble and serious politician, and it had not been easy for the last two months to make out to which of the four parties in the House he belonged, The noble lord had managed during these discussions to dissolve his connection with the Fourth Party, thus illus- trating the doctrine of the fllfinitesimal devisabilitv of atoms, and they hart seen him taking tlie part of the confidential arjviser of the Third Party," The Liberal party had come to the conclusion that these measures were necessary, and that it was necessary to press them as rapidly as possible through the House of -Commons, because they were convinced that there exists in Ireland a state of things which was inconsistent with the welfare of society, and because the Liberal party never had aud never will have anything in common with either Communism or Feftiaoism, a "umber of Irish members, Mr MACDONALD regretted that the Govern- ment should have stolen a Tory Bill and brought it in aa their own. Coercion Bills would only ex- asperate the Irish people, and the necessity for having recourse to them would ba removed by the passing of adequate land refoinis. Mr W. E. FORSTER, who rose at a quarter to eleven o clock, believed there was a general feeling of relief that they were nearing the end of these debates. It was with very great reluctance and disappointment that he had felt compelled to introduce an Arms Bill, but it was rendered neces- sary by the advice given to the Irish people, and followed by many, that they should arm them- selves. Dealing with Ireland in a very critical atitz) of disturbance and anxiety, he had been anxious to avoid any destruction of life, and the great danger to life was in the temptation there was to ignorant, misguided, and hot-headed people, while they posstssed arms, to resist the police in the performance of their duty. Objection had been taken to the duwtion of the Act, but it was doubtful whether it would ever be necessary to put it in force all over Ireland, and he was in great hopes that before the expiration' of the five years there would be no occasion for the exercise of its powers in any part of the country. A remarkable feature of the land agitation had been an extraordinary absence of enthusiasm at the meetings, from which he inferred that will they found that the Government was determined to lemove their real grievances, the attacks upon the Liberal administration would very speedily be forgotton. Lord ELCHO did not (relieve that the Govern- ment of any country could be successfully carried on upon the principle of alternating coercive with remedial measures. There .was more truth in the saying that concession waa not conciliation than that force was nil remedy, itid he looked upon the present state of Ireland »«the effect of the Land Act of 1S70. v At twentj^fiveuminutea past eleven/a division waa takeu?on the amendment moVed by Mr Parnell. I Vor the amendment Another division took place on the third reading; which u as carried by 250 to to 28, and on a third division on the question that the Bill do pass, the numbers were — numbers were- I Ayes 236 Noea 26 -210 SUPPLY. On ,the motion for going into Committee of Supply, LUBBOCK moved a resolution expres- eiug the Opinion\that the Government should take steps to provide^for the protection of ancient monuments. Mr GLADSTONE, though-Jie felt great in. terest ip the queationjVcould nouiassent to a reso- lution which would throw upon fheVGovernment the necessity of proposing a plan, OEliey would, however, be ready to consider wifcMjrespect any plan the hon. member might propose. Mr RYLANDS thought the objecilkshould be sougi.t by conferring powers upon locaRauthori- tie! V. After further discussion, the resolutiotrhwas carried by 79 to 56, aud the announcement was received with cheers. I NEW URGENCY RULES. > The SPEAKER read four new rules for the conduct of proceedings in Supply under the,. urgency resolution. When certain votes in. Supply and Ways and Means have been declared urgent, and have obtained precedence over other orders by a majority of three to one, on the order being read the Speaker will leave the chair without putting any question. The general rules concern- ing the proposal of questions and amendments will be substituted for the customary procedure in committee. A minister, by answering qnestions, wili not lose his right to speak on the matter. If it'appears to the Chairman to be the general sense of the Committee that a question should be put, he will declare that opinion; and on the motion that the question be now put, he will put that question and if it :is decided by two to one, he will put immediately the question before the Com- mittee. The SPEAKER declared that, the House having passed the Peace Preservation (Ireland) Bill, the state of public business was no longer urgent. The House adjonrned at 25 minutes to two o'clock.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A CARDIFF CAPTAIN. On Friday, at the offices of the Local Marine Board, Bristol, Captain J. Wager was charged that, willie acting as master of the British steamer, Ravenspur, during a voyage frem Cardiff to Odessa and other places, and finally back to Cardiff, he was guilty of gross acts of misconduct and drunkenness. The particular allegations were that the misconduct was during the course of the steamer from Odessa to Sulina and Constantinople, duriug the course of the steamer to Cette, Cartha- gena. Fleetwood, aud back to Cardiff, in the month of November, 1880, and the months of January and February, 1881. The members of the board present were—Mr Herbert Thomas. (chairman), Mr J. Lysaght, and Captain Thomp- son. Mr E. E. Salmon appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Board of Trade, and Mr T. H. Stephens, of Cardiff, appeared for the defendant. Mr Salmon, in his opening, said the vessel took two voyages, the first from London to Cardiff, which, commenced on the 13th of October, and terminated on the 20th of October, and there was a further voyage from Cardiff which commenced about the 20th of October, to Odessa and various other places, and terminated eventually in 1 eb- ruary, at Cardiff. The ficat articles were signed at Cardiff on the 20th of October, and the captain's signature to them would be admitted. The second articles were signed in Liverpool about the end of January, and Mr Thompson, mariile officer, of Liverpool, would prove the signature of the captain to them. The first act of drunkenness complained of took place between London and Cardiff. The second act would be proved to have been com- mitted about four days after the steamer left Cardiff, and'tliere were various other acts during the voyage. One important witness would not be there that day, and though every effort was made by the J3oard of Trade iu London to serve him, they could not do so. It was the firstmate, a man named Streaker, who said that he had wit- nessed the -act of drunkenness, and was compelled to undertake the navigation of the vessel in conse- quence of the incapacity of the captain. The evidence of several of the crew having been given in support of this statement, Mr.Salmon, in answer to Mr Lysaght, said the charges were preferred against the captain by the Board ot Trade on the representations of the witnesses. They were not preferred by the owners, Captain Wager being still in command of the vessel, Mr Stediens applied for an adjournmnt.fcs the captain had been 45 years at sea, and never had a mark against him, and he was desirous that the affair should be cleared up; but witnesses he required were at present on a voyage, and the vessel would return to Newport. He desired to examine. one witness now, however. He then called Mr Tom Lowe, captain of the Albireo steamer, Cardiff. He said he was at Sulina at the end of November, and saw the defendant every day, and he was perfectly sober. Met him at the office of the agent every day, and he went to his vessel about four er five in the afternoon. Had heard him asked to have liquor, and he refused. The inquiry was then adjourned to the 13th of April.

INTERESTING LECTURE AT CARDIFF. A jjublic lecture on "Meteorite?," under the nuspiciea of tlie Cardiff Naturalists'Society, was delivered by Air H. C. Sorby, F.R.S., in _»the Assembly-rooms of tbe Town-ball on Friday evening. Mr Clement Waldron, the president of the society, took the chair. In introducing his subject, the lecturerjspoke of the ordinary aippearzince of meteors or shooting stars in the sky, and the subsequent falling to the earth of subtances consisting of what were known as "meteoric stones," and "meteoric irons." His object that evening was to study those sub- stances as they aopeared after they had fallen to the ground, and could be examined by scientific means. In doing this attention could be directed in a variety of ways, and of these the principal one perhaps was their composition. In examining these stones.with this intention he might state that no substances had yet been found in them which were foreign to, or which had not been already found upon, our own globe. The meteoiites might also be studied from another point of view-to determine the true mineral character of the substances which were found in them. Of some of these minerals he might say that they had not been found, in their particular form, upon this globe. They could also, Mr Sorby continued, study the physical structure of the meteorite, the conclusions that might be drawn from their observations, and the natural influences as to the operations taking place outside our globe, at the time these meteoric masses were formed. Some time ago he (the lecturer) had been fortunate enough to come to very satisfactory conclusions, after studying the substances, as to the conditions under which they were formed. To illustrate his meaning, Mr Sorby mentioned that it was, for instance, possible, by remarking the appearance of "fluid cavities" in substances found upon this earth, to come to the conclusion that water was present at the time of their formation and also when crystals were embodied in the substance, the conclusion to be drawn was that the mineral was formed out of a glassy material. The distinction made by the appearance of fluid cavities, and the like, in meteoric bodies, was, he mentioned, almost the starting point from which their deductions were formed as to the substance of these rocks. By studying the subject in this man. ner, he (the lecturer) had found it possible to learn a great many iuteresting facts, facts brought to. getherj in such a manner as to give forth valuable conclusions. The one great conclusion which he had come to was that these meteoric substances had been formed under circumstances different from any which had occurred on this globe; and the evidence pointed strongly to the fact that they had been formed upon our own sun, or under circumstances analogous to those occurring at the present time on our own sun; which of these it was impossible to determine. It has been a ques- tion to his mind whether the meteoric material had not been formed at a recent 'period by the action of our-own sun. If such were the case, the particles were probably expelled with great velocity by the action of the sun from its own body iutolspace. The illustrations by the oxyhydrogen light were then proceeded with, the lecturer explaining them in a very lucid manner. They were divided into the two sections of "meteoric stones" and meteoric irons." Lavas and tuffs such as are found in volcanic regions 01 tain eareD, together with glassy sprays or crystals-whioh. the lecturer remarked, might by their shooting action determine the shape of the meteor- "Olivine" and other terrestial minerals, were shown to enter into the structure of celestial stones of this description. The iron substances found in meteors were next shown and minutely described, side by side with sections of artificial iron, and the slight differences in their composition were pointed out. In conclusion, the lecturer said his object that night chiefly was to point out the interesting matter which was to be found m such » study as the one he had laid before them. Although it would be too much to assume such a thing, yet lie thought that, possibly, these meteors were shot out in space from the sun at the present period but it was also open to question whether they did not exist in a remote age, or bad any connection with the sun at all. They were formed, un- doubtedly, amidst great mechanical activity, and amidst such conditions as might be supposed to exist on our own sun. The lecturer was applauded at the conclusion of his discourse.—The Rev. E. A, Fishbourne put a question to the lecturer with respect to a substance like jelly which he had picked up in Ireland, and which had, to all appearance, fulieji in meteoric form while he nassed the spot.—The lecturer said he had. never seen a substance of the kind described by Mr Fishbourne, and had never heard of. it, and he would rather not forra any conclusion upon a sub- stance under the circumstances. He would be glad to see the substance all to and he commented upon tha fact that ^deception as to these substances having really fallen at all was common. The audience then-'dispersed.

LOCAL TIQUIdaTIQNS. FROM FRIDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE." David Davaee* of Tin.mUl.road, Kidwelly, Car- marthenahire. boot/dealer. Thomas Phttkp Dav^es, of Bute-street, Treorky, Glamw:g.\nshire^'tailor and draper. Thomas. JAuoes^- 'Church-street, Briton Ferry, Glauitf^gausiUre, grocer. J. Soioman, Delabeche-street and Exchange- buildibgs, Swansea, provision merchant and commission agent. BANKRUPT. Cornelius Van Tienhoven, of Vienna-chambers, Bate-street, and Oakfield-street, Cardiff, trading as Leon Van Tienhoven and Company, mer- chants.

It is stated that the revenue derived from the tea duty during the present year is considerably in excesa of the amount derived trom the-some soiir4 44tim tiu 09CWPQ"u period r

CARDIFF.' THB LATE FATA&- ACCIDENT AT THB DOCKS.— An inquest was held on Friday evening at the- Infirmary, before Mr,E. B. Reece,coroner, on the body of Edwin Williams, a coal trimmer, who was killed on board the Sephanotis on the previous day, as has been already .reported. It appeared that the piece of coal which struck the deceased on the head and killed him JJad rolled from the top of the shoot at No. 2 hydraulic tip,, and the jury, while returning a verdict of accidental death, blamed the coal trimmers employed at the tip for tipping a waggon of coal while the shoot was already so full, and recommended that side or protection boards should be used at the shoots froiii,the tips to prevent the pieces of coal from rolling.uown outside the shoot. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.—The Car- diff section of agents under the above company, were entertained on Thursday evening last, through the generosity of Mr J. Ramsdale, super- intendent for South Wales, to a repast. Toasts and recitationik,were given, and several songs effec- tually rendered by Miss E. Williams. The meet- ing was conducive>to the interests of both company and men, and a resolution was made, that the present year shou!d\emulate all previous years, °«and greatly augment ■> the already large income of this most gigantic assurance company. ,ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION.—Thisassociation held its' annual general meeting at the Rising Sun, Haye»; on Wednesday night, wheu accounts for the pa*t year weroloassed. New fishing tickets, together with new railway tickets, enabling mem- bers to travel at a cbea per rate, were issued to the members present, at^jihe low rate of 5s 6d each. The association are ISr.tunate in having secured some of the finest trouf -wivters in the district. CHURCH BPILDING SfSca^FTT,—At the meeting of the Church Building Society, held subsequent to that of the Liandaff Cirara h Extension Society, the Archdeacou of Llandaff pi esiding, grants were made to the churches of Iscowd and St. Mary-on- the-Hill. GLAMORGAN EDUCATION BOAR, T).-At the quar- terly meeting of this board, heM o a Friday after- noon, under the presidency of the, Archdeacon of Llandaff, a favourable balance reported by the treasurer, after paying all expv snses for the past quarter. ,h_ BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND AGI ICULIUKAI. Sociffrr.—A meeting of the local x ,o™nj11^9.0 appointed in connection with the show v. 'hich it is expected will be held here next year, to-L 'k place on Friday, in the grand jury room, Towi Hall, the Mayor in the chair. It is necessary tha 1 should be raised before October, and witk1 this object in view, the Mayor has decided to cs>v'' .a public meeting, to be held this day week, afc\ the Town Hall. THE PKNYORAIG COLLIERY EXI?LOSIOIi.-UdLler the provisions of the 32nd section of the Coi Mines Regulation Act, an inquiry will be held oi1 the 25th inst., before Mr R. O. Jones, the stipen- diary magistrate, to determine whether theA manager of the Naval Colliery, Penygraig, at the time of the explosion, shall be deprived of his cer- tificate. THE LLANDAFF CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY. -The quarterly meeting of this society was held on iriday afternoon, in the Grand Jury-room, Iowa-hall, Cardiff, when the Venerable the Arch- acon of Llandaff' presided, and there were present Canon Evans, Canon Jones, Canon Bruce, Canon Hawkins, the Rev. W. C. Bruce, the Rev. heophilu?, the Rev. Lewis~ Morgan (St. Hilary), the Rev. G. A. Jones, the Rev. Mr Lewis (Briton Ferry), the Rev. Mr Williamson (Mar- gam), Mr Ho .vel Gwyn, Colonel Turbervill, Mr Chancellor Olliyant, the Rev. Mr Hughes (Ebbw Vale), the Rev. E. A. Fishbourne, the Rev. Mr Edmondes (Cowbridge), the Rev. J. Morgan (Nantyglo), the Rev. Charles Knight (Bridgend), and Mr J. Prichard (architect). A grant of B50 was made to the new church at Cwm, in the parish of Ebbw Vale, upon the application of the vicar; a grant of B30 to the iron church at Briton Ferry, on the application of the vicar; and a grant of 210 to Pontlottyn Church, making the annual grant at this place up to 250 per annum. DISORDERLY.—At the borough police-court, on Friday-before Mr R. O. Jones, Alderman Evans, Mr G. Phillips, and Dr. Paine—Mary Jane Martin, a young woman of bad character, was charged with being drunk and disorderly iu Bute- street, on Thursday. She had been 20'times pre- viously convicted for the same offence, and was now sent to prison for ten days with hard labour. ROBBERY AT A BRITISH WORKMAN,"—Ellen Murphy, a young woman, was charged with steal- ing a flannel shirt, the property of David Thomas, from the British Workman, 40, Millicent-street, The prisoner had been lodging at the house for some days. On Tuesday the shirt was missed, and on the same day the prisoner pledged it at the shop of Mr Levene for 9d. She admitted the offence, and was sent to prison for fourteen days THE ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER AT GRANGE- TOWN.—William Beer, a labourer, and his wife, living at Lower Grangetown, were charged with having caused the death of their infant child by starvation and neglect. 3 The child died on Sun- day. At the inquest on Tuesday the prisoners were committed for trial on the charge of man- slaughter on the coroner's warrant, and the evi- I dence in the case was given in the report of the inquest. Dr Edward William Hardyman was now called. He had assisted in the post mortem examination, lie said that the infant was four months old, but the boay only weighed 41bs. lloz. The average weight of a female child when born was 61b. 6oz, From the fact that the large intestines were empty and contracted, he concluded that the child had not had sufficient or proper food for some time. The cause of death was want of sufficient and proper food. In his opinion the child had been without sufficient or proper food for a long time. Mr Morgan Williams, surgeon, gave corroborative evidence. He saw the infant in January, when it was brought for vaccination, and he then found it very emaciated. He told tbe parents if they wanted assistance he was the union medical officer for the Grangetown district. He gave the mother the name of some chemical food, and advised her to place it under the-charige of a medical gentleman at once. He saw the body of the infant on Monday. He made the post mortem examination with Dr. Hardyman, and agreed with him that death had been caused by want of sufficient and proper food. Police- Sergeant Murley said that the male prisoner worked at the New Grangetown Gas Works as a labourer, and received 3s 2d per day, and some- times more. A witness, who lived iu the house, stated that the mother for the last three weeks had fed the child with biscuits soaked in milk. Mr Williams expressed an opinion that biscuits properly prepared would be proper food. Dr. Hardyman, however, disagreed,. and held that biscuit was a highly improperfood. The prisoners I were then committed for trial at the a&sizes on the charge of manslaughter. CHARGE OF OBSTRUCTING THE POLICE AND ASSAULT.—Mr Solomon Andrews, omnibus pro- prietor, was charged with inciting George A. Waller, one of his drivers, to resist P.C, Ferrier in the execution of his duty, and with assaulting Thomas Milsom, one of the employes of the Cardiff Tramway Company, on the 2Sth February. The town clerk appeared for the police, and Mr Ensor for the Tramway Company. Mr Vachell defended Mr Andrews and the driver. The charge arose out of stopping one of defendant's 'busses passing over Bute Bridge while the repairs were proceed- ing. A number of witnesses were called, some swearing that the defendant seized Milsom by the throat, and told the driver to drive over the police- man if he did not get out of the way. Defendant denied that he ever made use of such a threat, or that he seized hold of Milsom by the throat, but took hold of him by the waist. The bench fined him 5s for stopping the police constable in the execution of his duty, and directed him to pay costs in the case of the assault. ABBOTT & Co., Oxford-street, Swansea, for Waterproof Coats. Their noted Guinea Tweed Coats are the cheapest in the trade. 49473

LLANDAFF. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL. —2nd Sunday in Lent. Eight o'clock, morning service. Eleven, ordina. tion service. Preacher, Rev. Montague Earle Welby, M,A. Introit, "0 Thou' who makest" (Williams). Communion servioe-ditto.. 3.30, service in A (Russel). Anthem, "Now are we Ambassadors" (Mendelssohn). E. A. FISH- BOURNE, Succentor. CATHOLIC HITES AT LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL.— For the first time since the Reformation the service for the Burial of the Dead, acoording to the rites of the Catholic Church, will be performed at Llandaff by the neve George Cormaek, to day, at three o'clock Po m.

LLANTRISSANT. SCHOOL BOARD.—At tlie monthly meeting, hem under the presidency of the Rev. J. Jones, vicar, Mr Josiah Lewis, Mr Ishmael Williams, and Mr J. P. Williams being aboipre- sent, a letter was read froui the Department enquiring how the board could not get,as a school site for Williamstown.a field by the Golden Lion. It was explained that that .was impracticable, because there was a large property intervening between, the spot indicated and the high road, and the board would have to purchase of two parties consequently, Mr W. John, the clerk, was directed to advise the Department to this effect. Dinas and Cymmer schools were reported to be satisfac- torily progressing. DEATH OF MRS EBEXEZER WILLIAMS.—Our

PONTYPRIDD. numerous readers will hear with regret that one of the old inhabitants of this town has passed away. Mrs Williams, who has been in failing health for some years, died at Cuddwyn-terrace, yesterday morning, at the age of 76 years. AT the workhouse, on Friday, Mr Roberts, the Local Government Board auditor, with Mr Thomas, the assistant, audited the books, of the Llautwit Vardre and Llanwonno School Boards. MISS THOMAS, Llwynmadoc, a well-known and highly esteemed landed proprietress,lias visited and inspected the Graig Board School She expressed herself highly gratified with the conduct and attainments of the children, and intimated that she would ba very pleased to give prizes for pro- tiuiency at the examinations. The example ia one which it would be gratifying to see generally fol- lowed.

MERTHYR. UHIVERSITY HONOUR.—The7gentleman named in the following paragraph, quoted from the Woltvrhaiitpton Eveninj Star, received his early education in this town, under the late Mr Evan Williams, M.A.The friends of the Wolver- hampton Grammar School will be glad to notice that one of its students, Mr Robert S. Johnstone, son of Mr F. Souley Johnstone (formerly minister at the Snowhill Independent Church of th's town), has gained an open classical scholarship at Brase. nose College, Oxford. It will be remembered that in the senior Cambridge local examination of 1879 Mr Johnstone stood first in the kingdom in Latin, Greek, and English, and that he thus became en. titled to a sizarship and exhibition of the value of £6() a year, offered by St. John's College, The present scholarship, which be has just gained, is of the annual value of L8% tenable for five years. It was wen in competition with upwards of 50 other students from the various other aohools of England. This success is matter for hearty con- gratulation, not only to the parents of Mr John. Btone, but to the masters and governors of the Grammar School, following; as it does the many brilliant achievements of others of its students; and must go far to commeud the school to tne support aud sympathy of the inhabitst»?of the town and neighbourhood. r CHERRY RIPE framed for 3s„ 4s., or 7o. by Harris 1 and Iiolk Fortrait frMQ. ibraurr.. tatt!

SW Ari-g ro. THE RECENT VISIT OF THB JCJUTISH ASSOCIA- TION.—Up»n the occasion of the visit of the British Association to South Wales^-fhe addresses and papers, together with a report of *he proceed- ings, found publicity in book form butggwing to the-: considerable cost at which the woz: was produced, the price per volume somewhat limited its sale;. With the object of bringing this compact account of the proceedings of the association before all classes, ^Messrs Tweney and Co., of Castlo- street, Swanft^a, are issuing a reprint of the work in-a cheap-fornix and at the exceedingly low price of 10d. The enterprise of this firm affords a good opportunity to tne.artizan class, and to others desirous of families: ng themselves with the scientific elements of be manufactories of the district. Special prominence is given in this work to all the subjects of local interest which engaged the attention of the scientific men* who visited Swansea in August last. THE TEMPLE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.—A large audience assembled in the Theatre Royat- on Thursday night, upon the occasion of the annual entertainment, given by the Temple Glee and Dramatic Society, which is composed of the em- ployees of Messrs B. Evans and Company, of bwansea. The performance was under the patronage of the mayor (Mr Jno. Jones Jenkins) and in aid of the.local charities, as upon former occasions. The first part of the programme con- sisted of a miscellaneous concert, which was contributed to by Mus Dodgin.Miss Puxley, Miss Thomas Messrs Roberts, Morris, David, Howard, B. P. Davies, the glee class and the police band, the last-named attending by permis. sion of Captain Colquhoun, the chief constable. The various songs were remarkably well rendered throughout, whilst special mention should be made of those sung by Miss Dodgin, who de- servedly received an enthusiastic recall. After an interval, Charles Matthew's popular comedy of The Dowager was produced, the characters, eiug-L&rd Alfred Lyndsay, Mr Henderson Sir Frederick Chasenwre, Mr Jones Edgar Beau- champ, Mr Crom Davies servant, Mr Campbell the Dowager Countess of Tresilian, Miss Tresham Lady Bloomer, Miss Allen; Margaret, Miss Clunas. The acting was thoroughly good, taking all things into consideration, and showed a marked improvement upon the previous efforts of this society. There were, of course, a few of those little peculiarities characteristic of amateurs, but nothing more than all but the hypercritical might make allowauce for. The dresses were simply perfection, whilst a similar remark applies to the staee accessories. CASTLE-STREET CHAPSL.—It has been resolved. to rebuild this chapel, which is the oldest Inde- pendent place of worship in the town, and plans have been prepared, and contracts advertised for. It is estimated that the cost of the alterations, together with the purchase of an organ, will be about V2,000, and assistance is required to carry out the necessary work. THE PROPOSED PUBLIC BATHS.—Some short time ago it was announced that a movement wa3 on foot for the establishment of public baths in Swansea; a?id it now appears that a site has been fixed upon for the necessary, building. V. The piece of land chosen is one of those open a paces immediately adjoining the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, Herbert-place, and a lease of; it for 99 years has been secured for a sum of abo nt £ 200, The capital of the company is to be divided into shares of the value of JE1 each; up- ward. of 95,00 has been already subscribed. The establishment will comprise hot, tepid, cold, Turkish, vapour, and swimming baths. The large swimming, bath will measure from 60ft. to 70ft. by 0' 30ft. br *-td. The plans are already prepared and adopted, j,;ni>tbe work will be proceeded "iirith as soon as the neHary capital is subscribed. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—Mary Mitchell, Mor- riston, a married woman, was charged with having lLrunk and incapable on the previous night. -fciarrig said that the offence was committed m Oxford-street at a quarter-past eleven. The woman had a child in her arms. She waa-fined lOs, ineltidingcosts.-A charge against prisoner of abandoning her child upon a doorstep in Worcester- place was not proceeded with. Henry Magnier, seaman, Ebenezer-street, was charged with cutting and wounding John Joseph on board the barque Cambula in the South Dock. Prose- cutor said that he and prisoner were both employed on that ship. About half-past five on the previous day prisoner came aboard and called him a d loafer. He asked prisoner what he meant, upon loafer. He asked prisoner what he meant, upon which the latter struck him. and he (prosecutor) returned the blo-.r, knocking prisoner down. He got up, and, unsheathing his knife, struck at prosecutor with the instrument. He warded the blow off with his arm, and received a wound upon the wrist. Prisoner then ran at him a second time with the knife uplifted, but prosecutor kept him off with a broom. The captain aud mate in- terfered, and subsequently prisoner went ashore. Prisoner alleged that the other man hit him several times before he used the knife. Prisoner was sentenced to 10 days' imprisonment with Lard labonr. NOT YET BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL.—One dose relieves, two doSes cures Neuralgia. Ji Bevan'sRemedy.— George, Chemist, Swansea. 4S922 Fresh changes and newer styles are making Mr CHAPMAN* s Studio a centre of attraction this bright spring weather. 4G701 ABBOTT & Co., Oxford-street, Swansea,—The best and cheapest Leather Mill Band Makers in the trade, Send for price lists. 4A76

ABERYSTWITH. TOWN COUNCIL.—An adjourned special meeting of this body was held on Thursday to receive and decide upon a report of the waterworks committee as to the dispute between Mr John Jenkins and the council, with reference to the carriage of pipes, and to receive and decide upon tenders to be received for the incompleted portion of contract No. 3, Plinlimmou water supply. With reference to the first of these, it was resolved that notice be given for the recommencement of the work at once, and in the second place, contract No. 3 was let to Mr Wm. Davies, Portmadoc, not only Was tho lowmt t«xh?r, ^but because, in- addition, previous work of his gave great satisfac- tion to the council.

NARBERTH. COUNTT COUBT.—This court was held on Wed- nesday. The uncontested cases were disposed of by the deputy registrar, Mr John Roberts, and other cases came on for hearing before his Honour Judge 'Beresford. ACTION ON A PROMISSORY NOTE.—Frances Owen, of Vronlas, v. Dan Nicholas, of Panteg, Penrith, mason. This was an action to recover SG 11s 6d principal and interest due on a promis- sory note payable on demand. -Plaintiff stated that on the 8th December, 1874, she lent the defendant B6, for which she held the promissory note produced, interest having been paid by defendant up to February, 1879,—Defendant pro- duced a receipt for £ 6, which he said was given to him by plaintiff, as she said she could not find the note.—Plaintiff denied giving the defendant the receipt produced, or telling him she had lost tha note. This case occupied nearly the whole sitting, and was adjourned for the production of further evidence. DAMAGES FOR ASSAULT.—William Thomas, of Llandissilo. auctioneer, v. Lydia Thomas, of the same place. Plaintiff sought to recover 1'1 dam. ages for an assault committed by the defendant on him on the 27th December last. A conuter-claim was filed by the defendant claiming £ 12 damages for an assault committed on her by the plaintiff on the same day. Judgment was given for plaintiff for 10s 6d without costs, and for the plaintiff in the counter-claim for 91 Is and no costs,

LLANGADOCK. THE PETTY-SESSIONS were held at the Glansevin Arms Inn, on Thursday—before Capt. Lloyd, Col. Jones, Capt. Hughes, aud Mr E. P. Lloyd.— M. Ellis charged David J ones with being in search of game on Datiyrallt estate. Fined El and costs. The same complainant charged David Davies with damaging a fence, &c., close to the station. Fined 6d and costs, aud dainage,.g.-P.C. Jones charged John Davies with allowing a doaksy to stray. Fined 1M including costs.

KNIGHTON. PETTY-SESSIONS.—OB Thursday—before Capt, Beavan and the Rev. A. Thomaa-lhomas Rey- nolds a boy of about 14 years of age, was charged with stealing two pieces of wood, the property of the Koightou Board of Guardians. Mr W. Massey, master of the Union, said that on the 14th of February last he placed the two pieces of wood- iu a stone quarry on the Garth-hill, rented by the guardians, and on again visiting the place on the 15th, they were missing. He reported t' e loss to the guardians, and having suspicion, sDoke to Benjamin Reynolds, tho father of the boy, about it, but he denied that it was in his house. The house was searched by inspector Rogers, who found the wood in the back kitchen. Benjamin Reynolds, the father, was charged with receiving the wood knowing it. to have been stolen. A fine of 5s and 17s costs was imposed on the father, or 14 days' imprisonment in default, and the boy was discharged. PERMITTING GAMBLING. — James Reynolds, landlord of the George and Dragon l'nn, waa sum- moned by Inspector Rogers for allowiug pambling on his licensed premises, on the 13th January. The case arose from one of assault (which was was heard at the last court) on a man named Pugh, by the present defendant Reynolds, when the evidence of the witnesses then called showed that gambling was practiced. John Pugh was called, and said he Wad at the George and Dragon ou the day in question, in company of Giib&t Wooley, Harry Morris, W. Griffiths, aud R. Jones. After drinking one quart of beer they tossed for two more. The landlord'said I will toss anyoue in the house." Defendant was fined 10s aud costs, amounting together to £ 1 lis. EXTENSION.—Mr R. T. Taylor, Sivat, III, up. plied for one hour extension on the J8:h iustant, on the occasion of a farewell supper. GIanted TEMPORARY TRANSFERS.—Mr W. P. Campbell applied for the temporary transfer of the Swan Inu from R. 1. Taylor to himself, which was granted.—Mr W. Evans, Hopesay. Aston-on- Clun, applied for transfer of license of the Norton II Arms Hotel] from W. P. Campbell to himself, and this was also granted.

TALGARTH. BAPTIST CHAPEL.—On Tuesday and Wednesday reopening services were held at the above place of worship, which has uudergone considerable alterations and improvements. Sermons were preached by the Revs. A. Sturge, late of Madras; J. Griffiths, Ebbw Vale R. Lloyd, Castletown a^id R, D. Roberts, Llwynhendy. There were • present the Revs. D. Howell, Glasbury G, Hughes, Erwood J. Meredith and J. Mathias, Hay, There were large congregations, a^»d liberal collections were made in aid of the chapel altera^ tion fund,

BARGOEDV LECTURE.—On Tuesday Evening a lcturo on "Spiritualism" was deUvered at -"the Assembly Rooms by the Rev. J<i Morgan, "better known as Tlialmintis." The lecture was in aid of the tunds of the lodge YcHen Gymraes," of tlie order of Hen Gyinrci. The chair was taken by Mr R. W. Jones, ofrthe Pengam Endowed Grammar Schools. There ^as a very numerous attendance,

GOVILON (LLANWENARTH). EKTEETAINMENT.— On Thnrsday evening, the eighth (and last this season) of a series of enter- tainments was given at the British Schoolroom. An exceptionally good programme was gone through, which gave entire satisfaction to the large audience, Mr %T&go)), gQhoitM Abergavenny, ureuidacU.

NEWPORT. A MAN FOUND DROWNED.—An old man nam" Daniel Sheen was found dro wned in the Canal, near one of the timber wharfs, on Thursday, H« had obtained his living ZB a hobbler, and recently, lived in Oliver-square. An inquest was'Jield upon ,the body, beforemr W. H. Brewer, coroner, on Friday, but there was no evidence to show how deceased c:ime int(r tijej wtter,and an open verdict of Found drowned was returned. JPOLICB INSPECTION.—The periodical inspection of the borough and county police force was made in this town on Wednesday by Captain El^iV.j The borough police tntiateredat the Town Hall,, 49 strong,\aDd the examination of the accoutres menta,' bookstand the test of the eificMocy of th« force, resulted very favourably but the inspector condemned the' want of proper accommodation ia the offices and cells,-4ntimating that if better AC- commodation is not provided the Governmerrtgrant would be suspended. The statistics of the borough police for the year ending February, 1881, eho-y the following results :-Persons apprehended 997 i convicted 801; persons summoned 1,069, c victed 784 number of robberies committed 2oo,. detected 197, undetected 69, persons apprehended) 246; estimated value of property stolen S495 5s 5d. recovered JE225 4s 4d. At the inspection of the county constabulary, held at the offices, 23 men were ou parade, aud everything passed off satis- factorily. SHOCKING RESULT OF INTOXICATION.-A ;shock- ing accident happened on Wednesday to a woman named Catherine Woods, living at 28, King's- parade. She had been drinking heavily, and: while under its influence fell backwards into the; fire in her room, and was badly burnt about thy back and arms. Her injuries necessitated her removal to the Infirmary, where she is progressing favourably. EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC DISPENSARY.—A m6^ting of the governors of the Newport Infirmary and Dispensary was held this week for the purpose of considering the advisability of extending both! branches of the institution to the Barnard-town and Maindee districts. It was, however, decided, after due consideration of the matter, that, in view of the considerable falling off in the annual income. this project could not be fully carried out at present, but the benefits of the dispensary will be extended forthwith to the districts referred to. SUDDEN DEATH.—A sudden death occurred in Julian-street, on Thursday evening. Mr Henry: Picton, aged 37, belonging to Newport, but who has been of late years a member-of the Manches- ter police force, was on a visit to his father-in-law in the above street, when he was attacked with heart disease, from which he had previously suffered, and expired. The deceased leaves a wife and family. BOROUGH POLICE-COURT.—At this court, oil Friday-before the Mayor (Mr J. R. Jacob), Messrs H. Phillips, C. Lewis, and H. P. Bolt- Emmanuel Jacobs, a pawnbroker, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Williams at his shop on Monday. Complainant said she went there to pledge an article, and, after some conversation, the defendant caught her by the throat. Mr H. G. Lloyd appeared for the defendant who stated that the woman often came to his shop intoxicated and was refused things she wanted, and that on Monday she used foul language towards him. The bench dismissed the case upon defendant paying costs.—Several vaccination prosecutions were also dealt with. ABBOTT & Co.-It)dia-rubber Slates, unbreak- able. Prices, 3d, 4d, (3d, and lid each. Liberal discount to the trade aud schools Oxford-street, Swansea. 4941

NELSON (LLANCAIACH). DnATF,-On Thursday niglit the members of the-Village Reading-room Debating Society met. The subject discussed was, "Whteh is the more useful, the doctor or the schoolmaster V Several spoke pro. and con., and on being Put, to vthe vote by show of hands, there-was a majority ofioue for the schoolmaster, Mr Knapman presided,

MAESYCWMMER, ENTERTAINMENT.—There-was a capitar enter- tainmeab on Thursday evening at the Zo4fr Welsh ^Presbyterian Chapel; whichwas well attended. The Rev, W. Morgan presided, and the following ftook part: Miss Stephens, Messrs J. liowe, F. Hill, John Thomas. J. Morgan, E. Thormas, & James, D. Davies, D. James, E. Jones, T PriØt and the Tabor Glee Party, MriT. Price preside*- at the harmouium.

LLANWONNO. AVEny IMPORTANT MEETING fit ratepayaMt, convened by circular, was held on ^Thursday ait>» Ynysybwl Inn, for the purpose of selecting aiifr^. and proper person to represent the south ward 1ft" the Mountain Ash Local Board of Health. Mr* Williams, the Glog, presided, and having lucidly1 placed before the ratepayers the object of tllw meeting, Mr Dewi Haran prolosed, and Mr HoweL, Williams seconded, that Mr Gwilym Jones, Ffynondwymu Farm, be nominated, and, no other candidated being supported, it was unania mously determined to return Mr Jonss.

^BLAINA. TESTIMONIAL CONCERT.—On Wednesday even- ing last a concert was held at Berea Independent Chapel, the proceeds being devoted towards raising a testimonial for Mr Thomas Richards, the respected choir leader in the above place ot worship. Mr S. Lancaster occupied the chair. The principal artistes were Miss Lizzie Williams, R.A.M. (Llinos y De), whose singing elicited tb. hearty applause of the a.udience, Eos Morlais, Messrs J. P. Davies, and John William, U.C.W.. assisted by the Abertillery Glee Party, and accompanist, Mr B, S. George. The building was filled to its utmost extent, and the concert was B every way a complete success.

A CARMARTHENSHIRE GENTLE- IAN AND HIS SERVANT. At the Carmarthen county court on Thursday, Mr R. Waters, J.P., of Sarnau, St. Clears, was sued by Thomas Jones, of Llanelly. who lately was in his employ as servant in husbandry. Mr T. Walters, solicitor,Carmarthen, was for plaintiff and defendant conducted his own case. Mr Walters said the claim was for wages due, the plaintiff having been hired in .November, 1879, at the rate of 14s a week. This was paid till Mat-cli last year, when defendant agreed to give an extra halfcrown in respect of certain Sunday work which plaintiff undertook then. The sum of B3 5s was due in respect of the 2s 6d extra, and ;1;:5 12s for eight weeks' wages to the 25th Septem- ber last, making IeS 17s the, amount of plaintiff's claim. Plaintiff was called, and stated that his first agreement was for 14s a week, which lasted from five a.m. Monday till six p.m. Saturday. After- wards the agreement was made for 2s Gd extra. per week, when defendant's groom left and' plaintiff undertook the Sunday stable work. A late shepherd of defendant's was called for plaintiff. DefenJaat then proceeded to read a letter which lie had written respecting his dispute with plaintiff. The Judge (to Mr Walters): Do you not object to this ? Mr Walters Yes. I do. Mr Waters (continuing) said he supposed he might refresh his mind with certain. memoranda. He hired plaintiff as a servant in husbandry at the weekly wages of 14s and house and garden free. Plaintiff came to him in answer to an advertisement. He said he was the son of A clergyman, and had been unfortunate in business at Whitl-ind. He (defendant) thought him superior to his station, but was glad to get so goo a ser- vant. Plaintiff produced some testimonials, which he unfortunately did not inquire into. During the following summer be was very civil and willing. In September plaintiff asked for a, character, and defendant gave him a good one}! immediately after which his conduct changed.^ On Saturday, September 25, 1SS0, plaintiff asked' to go Carmarthen to meet a gentleman whom lie, thought would engage him. He (defendant) tolli.f him he could not go, as all the other servants were- away. Plaintiff said he would go. and defendant- then told him he would lose his situation if e did. Jones,however,went,and took the key of the saddle- room with him, which he had no right to do. The consequence was defendant was kept out of his own saddle-room, and could not get a horse to go to the magistrates'meeting at St. Clears. He hati to w-ilk there. Plaintiff did not return the k«?y- till the Tuesday night. Defendant thought him, xioa«>ur would agree with him that such conduct wai so gross as to forfeit the wages due. As ta the half-crown a week, he had never paid for Sun- day labour, Thomas Bowen, foreman of Sarnau Farm, and William Davies, groom, were called to show that no Sunday labour was paid for at Sarnau, nor had they ever heard of farm servants claiming wages for Sunday work. Mr Walters objected to hearsay evidence. The Judge: But this is of what they did Dot hear. (Laughter.) Amelia Davies, cook at Sarnau, deposed that, plaintiff Jones had no right to take away the key* as he did. In reply to Mr Walters, this witness said that Joues returned on the Sunday morning at six o'clock, and she asked him for the keys. He rat fused to give them up. She told him Ler maste* had said he was not wanted there any more, as h« had gone away witiiout leave. She told her master that Jones had been there. Plaintiff, re-called by the?Judge, admitted lock- ins up the saddle room when he went away on Uie> Saturday. Defendant said lie was sorry to dispute a ser- vaut s claim, but when they considered his con- duct iu shutting up the saddle room for fouc days- plaintiff That's a lie. The Judge Hold your tongue*. (T» defendant} That inconvenience might be made the subject of a counter claim. Mr Wavers submitted that he bad shown he was not in the habit of paying for Sunday laboar. One might just as well pay for cooking <me. Sunday dinner. His Honour would unueriitaud that he would not be likaly to, dispute a paltry. claim for 2s 6d per weei. Oil the 25th of ep., tember he told the magistrates at St. Clears ho w' he had been treated, unci they advised him not tea, pay a penuy. (Laughter.) for wages, from plaintiff, in which nothing r, peared^udicating an extra 2s GJ per week. IhQ/^udge (to ulaiutiff) How do you acc&%nt for it7. Plaintiff He said he would pay me all w3&a 1 left. Judge: That meant wheu you left in ^opee fcour&a; so that if you had stopped ther% Vor 2Q ye'As you could not have claimed the 2.% od pet v^eek till the end of that tune ? Mr Walters He means that it waa ttwdie v>aiA at the end of the year. V The Judge: That is different now., vAsccordiuc to your c use.^ie agreement was for "w&eijiy bi-iuc He leit without permission, aud ha. v. dU-.iiac.o3l very properly. But Mr Waters luu»„lo Heht ta stop all his wages, although the. him to do so. (Laughter.) l^tgfeft beSe the week was out, and he forfait* <aU that 'j.

The 01,IhDm BOBO tor as minù. iu the caa of a tlUmh&f of pensistellt antri- vaceinators, no\ to IiIUU11llÜn.I.neut iuore than twice for each infraction off the iaw. The soldier who 8tabbed three A, ornen ju GlasG ?U re"»anded.. Mrs Lettimer. who V.aa t b*KlUUW'