The Aberdare Leader

BY "MUDDIED OAF." Rugby. Aberaman Cynon Juniors v. Cefnpennar. Played on Saturday at Michael's Field before a large crowd. The Cynon Juniors played three substitutes, whilst. Cefnpea- nar were fully represented. The game was totally devoid of scientific movements, and combination waS altogether out of the question. The kick and a rush style was evident throughout. Cefnpennar scored a try through Will Evans, which was, how- ever, not converted. The greasy state of the ground militated greatly against good play on either side. The Cynon, Juniors tried two new forwards in the persons of Turner and Banfield, who acquitted them- selves well in the manipulation of the scrums. At half-back Hicks was, superior to Si. Williams. He played a sound de, fensive game, whilst his tackling was a treat. Phillips and his partner (for Cefn- pennar) were altogether a, better pair of halves than those of the, home team. Again, their quartette indulged in plenty of combination, Donovan and Anderson clearing their lines with precision. -:0:- The game in the second half turned out to be a purely forward one, and there were plenty of "knock ons." Phil Williams, the Cynon Juniors" centre threequarter, was conspicuous by his excellent touch finding. Vatei was, also a promising player on th3 wing, but liei is rather on the light side. Everett, the full back, Eddie Jones, Hodge, Morris, and Sam Jones were also prominent figures. For Cefnpennar, who are a new organisation, and have en- tered the local Junior League contests, W. James; their full-back, was the most reliable man ori the field: Joe Ellery, the erstwhile isocc. m, was also, seen, at his best at i threequarter, kicking with fine judg -1 Owing to Cefnpennar indulging in. off-side tactics, several ap- peals were to the referee by the Cynon boys, which, however, fell on deaf ears On another occasion Phil Williams got over the line with a try, but the re- feree (so it is alleged) walked off the field without giving his decision. Final score: Cefupennar one try, Cynon Juniors nil. -:(' Another new club has been started at Mountain Ash. It is called "The Moun- tain Ash Stars." The team have already joined the local Rugby League, and they have had consent to play on the premier grounds on Monday afternoons. The team possess several smart and promising youngsters. I note that their secretay is Mr. E. T. Parfitt, 127a, High-street, Mountain Ash. Teams requiring fixtures would do well to communicate with him at the earliest convenience. -:0:- The Trecynon R.F.C'. journeyed to Glyn- Neath on Saturday last to play their re- turit match. They were minus Bert Mil- lard (three-quarter), and W. Williams (haltf-baek). Mr. Jack Res, Abernant, had charge of the whistle. Soon after the start Tommy Morgan (half-back), and D. Watkins (wing three-qua.rter) had to re- tire owing to injuries sustained. Conse- quently the Trecynonites had to play thir- teen; men in many stages of the game. The Glyn-Neath forwards were a very strong pack indeed, but the visitors held their own, especially in the second half of the game, the homesters not having a "look-in." Garfield Thomats scored a try for the visitors. After this the Tre- cynonites had it most of their own way, as the homesters had probably shot their bolt in the first half of the game, but nothing more was scored by either team, the score reading—one try each. The Tre- cynon E.F.C. are very thankful to Dr. Dyke, of Glyn-Neath, for his kind assist- ance to Morgan, the injured Trecynon half. He will not be able to play for a few months to come. -:0:- The Trecynonites play Pengam at Robertstown on Saturday next. A good game is expected. -:0:-

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BY SPECTATOR. Association. On Thursday last the local Midweekers, who performed so creditably last season— having gone through the list without a single defeat—played their first important match at the Athletic Grounds, Pontypool baing their opponents. Alt. Pickering, their clever back, was again unable to don the jersey, and Monty White, filled up the vacancy. Referee, Mr. Enoch Jones. o: In the first half play was fairly even, neither side scoring, but in the second portion the homesters had more of the game, and scored through Aubrey and Harry Williams. Final score: Aberdare Thursdays, 2 goals; Pontypool, nil. -:0:- The display of the home eleven was far below the form of last season, the front line showing very little dash, and. com- bination being absent. The backs played well, Tom Thomas, Ivor Davies, Tom Price, and Pugh being very prominent. Harry Williams was in fine fettle, but many of his clever attacking movements were nullified by the inability of his part- ner to combine effectually with him. -:0:- On Thursday week Cardiff University are the visitors at the Ynys enclosure, when the -Darians will have to be on their best behaviour if they wish to beat their doughty opponents. Jack Havard has signified 'his intention of turning out in this match. His, inclusion in the team will greatly strengthen the defence. With Alf Pickering and Tom Thomas (full- backs), Tom Price, Jack Havard (centre half), and Pugh (half-backs), and Ivor Davies (centre forward), the eleven will be hard to beat. o: Association Football. Rhymney Valley League. The cupholders were away to Cardiff Corinthians on Saturday in search of points in the above competition. For this match Charlie Grinnell stood down to give Harper, a local youngster, a trial in the forward line, Llew Grant playing centre. Owing to the absence of the ap- pointed referee, Mr. Cording, Cardiff, had charge of the whistle. -:0:- In the first half the Darian8 pressed hard, Heityman, the home custodian, hav- ing a warm time in repelling shots from the Dare quintette. A breakaway by the Corinthians saw the Aberdare quarters being invaded, and after some desultory kicking, Boswell opened the score. The Darians again pressed, and Talbot put his side level. Grant scored the second goal after a pretty run. -:0:- The second portion was again in favour of Aberdare, but they were able to add only one goal to the score, Harper beating Heityman. For a foul inside the penalty area, the. visitors were penalised, and Boon scored. Final score: Aberdare, 3 goals; Cardiff Corinthians 2 goals. —: 0

RUGBY. Glamorgan v. Monmouthshire. The annual battle between the sister leagues took place on Saturday at the New Ath- letic Grounds in threatening weather. The crowd present was not of the number anticipated, but for all that the ex- chequers of the League were replenished by a fairly good sum. The Monmouth- shire side was not fully represented, in- asmuch as three of the selected men were unable to put in an appearance. Cross, of Troedyrhiw, came in as a reserve, otherwise the Glamorgan team turned out as selected. Welsh Union Officials mus- tered up strongly, thus portraying the great interest the Guardians of the Rug- ger code exhibited in this contest. Mr. W. M. Douglas, one of the Rugby Union Match Committee, manipulated the whistle. -:0' It was fully twenty minutes after the advertised time when Travers commenced operations, and it was soon evident from the initial scrummages that, Glamorgan were masters in the mauls. -:0:- Time after time Norton secured the balil and got rid of it in good style, but, unfortunately, the home backs failed to avail themselves of the opportunities given. On the other hand the visitors' rear division were greatly handicapped, and had to initiate movements on their own. It could be perceived that the game had to be contested in two different styles, Glamorgan depending upon the forwards and Monmouth upon their backs. First blood fell to the men from Gwent, which opened out through a mull between Chris Williams and Simmonds, arising from a cross kick by Ponty Jones, which some- how cannoneid oir Williams into the hands of Martin, who took the ball on the run, and passing to Jack Jones, the latter ram in with a clear try, Cliff Pritch- ard easily converting. On resuming, the home forwards continued to have the better of play in the tight scrimmage?, and although Norton still sent the ball out smartly, the backs as a whole were unablo to give or take passes. Intercep- tions were frequent. Monmouth were pen- alized, and Simmonds tried to place a goal, from which the Glamorgan forwards rushed between Martin and Jones on the left wing, but the ball went into touch. Glamorgan were pressing, but could not be regarded as dangerous. Ultimately a pass was given to Matthews, the Peny- graig forward, who dashed over with a try, Simmonds failing to add. Dick Thomas added another unconverted try in similar fashion. A short time had only elapsed before Matthews again scored, the kick again failing. Half-Time Score: Glamorgan 3 tries 9 points. I Monmouth 1 goal. 5 points. -:0: Soon after resuming, Moses (Pill Har- riers) twisted his kneE", and did not par- ticipate further in the game. The Mon- mouth forwards seemed to he doing better, and on numerous occasions the work of their. backs merited success. Anyway, a reward soon came; through a. grand effort. Pritchard intercepting, ran strongly be- tween the home centres, and passing out to Ponty Jones, the, latter scored the prettiest try of the match. Pritchard failed to goal, although the position was a favourable one. Darkness now pre- vailed, and it was impossible to distin- guish the players. Glamorgan still kept up the attack, but nothing further was scored. Final Score: Monmouth 1 goal 1 try. 8 points. Glamorgan 3 tries. 9 points. -:0:- A meeting -of the Welsh Rugby Union was held at Cardiff on Thursday evening last, when the question of the transfers of Lockman, Rhys Rees, and Downing were considered. We learn from an indirect source that the representative of the Aberdare Club had to face a stiff cross- examination, but that he came out of thte lordeal triumphant. No comment UJeoo be added, ifor the result speaks volumes as to the manner in which the secretarial duties are carried out by the genial Alf Strong. -:0:- The Thursday "Ruggerites journeyed to Talywain with a very disorganised fifteen, and returned defeated by 2 goals 2 tries to nil. The assistance of several locals had to be requisitioned, but they displayed very poor form.

Association South Wales and Mon. League, 2nd Division. Caerau v. Cwmaman. Played on Saturday last at, the former's ground. At the outset, the visitors were the ag- gressors as1 in (the previous encounter between these teams. Caerau retaliated rather feebly, and were ultimately beaten by 3 goals to 1. Harry Rees, Scully, and' Griffiths scored for Cwmaimin. Caerau showed up improved form. Still there was a perceptible lack of combination among their forwards, in which depart- ment Cwmaman were more than their match. Next Saturday Cwmaman are away to Merthyr Vale, where a rare tussle is anticipated. — O — THE ABERDARE AND DISTRICT JUNIOR ASSOCIATION LEAGUE:. Cwmbach Lilywhites v. Godreaman. Referee, Mr. Jack Finn. This match, which was played at the Ynyscynon Grounds, culminated in a win for Cwm- bach I-iv 2 goals to* 1. W. R.. Jones and George Davies were the scorers for Cwm- bach, and the right winger (a new man from Ynysybwl) scored for the "Gods." The game was contested at a very fast pace throughout, even play characteris- ing the major portion of the initial half. After the resumption, Cwmbach held their own, their forwards playing a sound combined game. Throughout this half Jim Northey, the Godreaman goalkeeper, was soundly tested, and he brought about some clever saves. Dai Bowen and Eddie Jones were also prominent at centre half and full-back respectively. Each of the Cwmbach men throughout, the game knew his work, and did it well. They played with persistency, and won very creditably. Final score: Cwmbach Lilywhites, 2 goals. Godreaman, 1. -:0:- Gadlys Rovers: v. G.W. Rovers. Referee, Mr. Jack Jones. This return match fox Gadlys was played at the Park on Satur- day before a decent gathering. Both sides were fully represented, the "Loco boys" .giving two new men a trial. At the outset Gadlys attacked strongly, and a fine retaliatory kick by George Hobbs cul- minated in their forwards invading the Westerner's goal, where Davies, the cus- todian, fumbled, and Leonard Ford scored a goal for Gadlysi. Were it not for the re- solute tackling displayed by Organ and his backs, a second goal would have been scored. With a combined effort the "Loco boys" stormed the Gadlys citadel, and Evelyn Davies in receiving, struggled for supremacy with Johnny Thomas, the Gadlys left back, Thomas being the better man. He and Hobbs played a sound de- fensive game. The Great Westerners, through Trefor Jones, scored a goal, which equalised matters. Bert Whittle and Arthur Jackson were a pair of Tro- jans at back, and they cleared their lines well, giving their forwards ample room for attacking. However, Gadlys proved themselves once more a powerful set to conquer, and some pretty work was exe- cuted by Ford, the brothers Howe l is, Powell, and W. Thomas, which resuted in their visiting once more the "Shed's" quarter, where Davies wasi safe. Cunick and Trevor Jones, although of small stature, gave the Gadlys defence a warm time, and some resourceful! play by Jack Jones, Organ, and Vater again ended in their efforts being neutralised through the good intercepting of Hobbs and his part- ner. A combined movement on the part of W. Watkin Williams, Rigby, Ford, and Howells, resulted in Dai Howells scoring a second goal for Gadlys. Half-time score —Gadlys Rovers, 2 goals; G.W. Rovers, 1. -:0:- Although the "Loco boys" restarted the second moiety against the gradient, they pressed vigorously, and kept the Gadlys men penned in their own quarters. Some give and take play ended in Jack Jones equalising the score for the G.W. Rovers with a fine shot. However, Gadlys re- turned to their opponentsl goal, and the (Loco boys" contributed the finest bit of football in this half. Gadlys lost chances upon chances of scoring through their wild kicking. Yet Jackson, cleared out finely, and! on one occasion tried to repeat his perfomance of the previous Saturday in delivering a hard, straight shot at goal. Final score: Great Western Rovers: 2 goals; Gadlys Rovers, 2 goals. -:e: Scientifically,, the "Loco boys" were the better team, although Gadlys played a sound game in the initial half, but their combination was conspicuous by its ab- sence. Had the Gadlys men resorted to better judged tactics in the second half, and kept their equilibrium, they would have inevitably won the game. The best of the, Gadlys men were, Hobbs and Thomas at back; W. Watkin Williams at half; Rigby, Fold, Tom Howells, and Powell. Of the Great Westerners, Jack- son and Whittle at back, Burgum, Trevor Jones, Cunick, and notably Will Organ and Vater were prominent.. r>. -:0:- Merthyr Teachers v. Aberdare Teachers' United. Played at Aberdare Park. Re- feree, Mr Hughes. Aberdare started oper- ations, but Merthyr got away through Cled Lewis, and wended their way to the Aberdare goal, but Charlie Rees initiated a movement which changed the venue. In quick manner, Llew Thomas and Cled Lewis made a burst, which took play back into the home territory. Aberdare broke away finely, and after some fine combin- ation Beddoe Stephens neai4y scored. Fast play! followed, both goals being visited, and Williams was repeatedly call- ed upon to defend his citadel. At last a vigorous onslaught was made upon the Aberdare preserve, and the visitors scored through Cled Lewis. Ernie Rosser, with his inside man, made a nice opening, and raced to the homesters' end, where Roderick cleared and sent the ball to Geo. Davies, who ran down the field, made a fine opening and passedtü Jack Howells, who missed the net with a, fine shot. -:0:- On the resumption play immediately settled in the visitors' quarters, and a centre from Syd Harris, to Stephens was well made use of by the latter, and almost scored. From a rush by George Davies and Archie Lewis, the homesters nearly scored. Jack Howells a minute later only just missed. A good bout of combined play by the homesters made it exceeding- ly warm for Williams. Play continued, the homesters pressing, but no alteration in the score was made. Final: Merthyr, 1; Aberdare, nil. o: The fortnightly meeting of the Aberdare and District League was held on Wednes- day week, Mr. J. Finn; Aberaman, occu- pying the chair. Mr. D. Phillips, on be- half of the Cwmbach Excelsiors, protested against the Aberaman Stars' non-fulfil- ment of their fixture on, September 21st. Referred to the Advisory Committee. -:0:- Mr. J. G. Havard, the secretary, said that it was resolved at a special meeting that no benefit matches be allowed to be played without the sanction of the League. It was also suggested that the. League run a, medal competition on December 16th, to be played in rounds, to be open to the teams in the, League onl and the League rules to be enforced. -:0:- Mr. T. Jenkins;, Cefnpennar, observed that with referencci to the date of the match between the Crescents and Cefn- penn.ar, he was quite willing to play the match on Oct. 28th, but an objection against the datet was lodged by the Cres- cents. Referred to the Advisory Com- mittee, both secretaries to attend. -:0:- In reply to Mr. Jenkins, the secretary said that Jack Thomas, the full-back of the Mountain Ash premier fifteen was eli- gible to play for Cefnpennar. nil. Aberaman Thursdays v. Rhymney Thursdays.—Played at Michael's Field on Thursday last, in rather dull weather. The home team were still unable to turn out at full strength, S. Murphy and W. Edwards being absent. Having won the toss, Aberaman elected to play with the wind, and immediately went off at a great pace. Their progress, however, was barred by the effective kicking of the Rhymney backs, and play waged evenly for the first ten minutes. The home team eventually made some effective bursts, which resulted in the opening score being made by J. Emanuel. The same player added another, as the result of a misun- derstanding between the visiting backs. After a brilliant run along the wing by D. Hughes, he put in a, beautiful centre, which George Williams simply had to touch in order to score. Twice again were they successful in netting as a result of the same kind of manoeuvres, there being splendid harmony between the wings and centre forward. Rhymney were after- wards penalised, although evidently dis- pleased with Referee Reed's decision, but the shot was saved in grand fashion by their custodian, J. Tudor. Half-time ar- rived with the score: 5-0. After the re- start, play deteriorated, the characteristic rushes of the first half being entirely ab- sent. Nevertheless, Aberaman continued to assert their authority, and two more goals were added by George Williams and D. E. Davies respectively. The Aber- aman goal-keeper being actually "perish- ing" in the second half, joined the full- backs, and helped them in their brilliant display of defensive kicking. Councillor John Howell was opi (the fieild. His patronage of the local Thursdays should be an example to others. -:0:- :THE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. Town Board v. Cwmdare. Played at the Park on Saturday last. Great inter- est was centred in this match as the Town boys have an untarnished record. The first incident of note was a splendid run along the left wing by Evan Lewis, of the Town boys, but his centre was not taken. The Cwmdare forwards after- wards rushed up the field, but found Eynon and Jenkins safe at full back. The interval arrived with a clean sheet. Two minutes' after the resumption Evan Lewis finished up a sensational effort by scoring a fine goal for the Town boys. The Cwm- dare backs then gave a meritorious dis- play in checking the aggressive efforts of the Town boys. Tom Oliver, the diminu- tive Town forward, scored a second goal. Charlie Williams added a third. The Cwmdare boys, however, were again on the attack, and bombarded the Town goal, but their play lacked cohesion. The prin- cipal players on the Town side were Evan Lewis, Ejynon, Jenkins, Burgess, and Charlie Williams. For Cwmdare, the full-backs were easily the best. Final score: Town: School, 3 goals; Cwmdare, Robertstown v. Park. Played at the Athletic Grounds. Even play character- ised the initial half of the game, and noth- ing was scored. However, the Park boys asserted their superiority through a goal scored by Burton. Final score: Park School, 1 goal; Robertstown., nil. -0:- Capcoch v. St. Fagan's. In this match the Capcoch boys were the better team throughout the first half, and registered two goals through Reggie Evans and D. T. Evans. After the interval the saints retaliated through George Samuel, who scored two goals—one from a penalty. On the whole both teams were evenly matched. Final score: Capcoch, 2 goals; St. Fagan's, 2 goals. -:0' National School v. Ynyslwyd. A point- less draw was the result, of this match. Although the Nationalists were handi- capped in plejying a. large number of re- serves, they played a sound game, but could not penetrate the Ynyslwyd defence. Final score: National, nil; Ynyslwyd, nil, 0. -:0.- Industrial School v. Abernant. A large number witnessed this match, inasmuch as both teams have good records this season. This game. was hotly contested, and both sides were powerless to score, as their respective backs offered a stub- born resistance. The second moiety was greatly in favour of the Industrials, who scored through Jack Jones. Final score: Industrial, 2 goals; Abernant, nil. o: Higher Grade v. Blaengwawr. This was the principal match on Saturday, as both Blaengwawr and Higher Grade are great rivals for positions in the League ladder. After a hard struggle the Grad- ians won the game by 2 goals scored by Will Davies, the captain, from a free kick, and Morris. Final score: Higher Grade, 2 goals; Blaengwawr, nil. -:0:- On Saturday an interesting game was played at the Park between the Gadlys Midgets and Davidstown Stars (two new teams). The Midgets won the game by 4 goals to 3. -:0' For the homesters Roderick was safe in goal. Charles Rees was the best full back playing. George Davies and B. M. Griffiths V/etre superior halves. Beddoe Stephens was the best forward. For Mer- thyr D. Williams was good in goal. Al- çwyn Jones plaly'ed vrell at; haM, and Cled Lewisi and Llew Thomas did well. o: Cwmbach Excelsiors v. Aberdare Cres- cents. This friendly match was played at Cwmbach on Saturday last. An inter- esting game, in which both sides were clever in open footwork, resulted in the Crescents being the victors by two goals to nil. Jack Eynon, who was, doubtless, the best man on the field, scored the two goals. He was ever to the front, and has now justified his inclusion in the ranks of the League winners. For Cwmbach Tom Rees, the goalman, D. "Parker" Thomas, and David Jones were well to the front. Edmund Williams is a sturdy young full- back. One fault lies with the Excels' left outside. He should centre the ball often- er, and thus give his men a chance of scoring. Again they are inclined to shirk the task of following up the ball. Final score: Crescents, 2 goals; Cwmbach Ex- cels, nil. -:0:- The Aberdare County School enter- tained Pontypridd County School at the Park the same day. A rather lukewarm game ended in a win for the Dare Scholars by 7 goa.19 to 1. The home scorers were Trevor Williams (3), Owen Evans (2),, and Oxenham (2). -:0:- On Saturday Capcoch and Cefnpecnar had a friendly match. The latter won by 7 goals to nil. If Capcoch had a suit- able field it would take a good team to beat them, as they have a splendid pair of backs, three good forwards, and a very: promising goalkeeper. -:0:- CwmaJman v. Cwmbach. Played at Michael's Field. Cwmbach won the toss, and Pennington kicked off for Cwmaman against the wind. Cwmaman soon pressed, and Wm. John Hughes scored the first goal for the Cwm boys. In the second half John Henry Davies scored another with a splendid shot. Final score: Cwm- ama)n, 2; Cwmbach, 0. John Henry Davies, outside left for Cwmaman, played a fine game.

CHIPS OF NEWS. Fifty head of poultry, a threshing mill, wring* ilig machine, and a large quantity of potatoee • and straw were destroyed by a fire at a farm: near Luss, Loch Lomond, while the horses and cattle were rescued after an exciting scene. "Suicide while of unsound mind, brought on, by the reading of tracts about Christian Science," was the verdict at a Southwark inquest. Baronne de Portales and Comtesse BohemainSr have been seriously injured in a motor-car acci- dent near Paris. When Dr. Sheehan, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford, was driving with Mr. W. G. D. Goff, J.P., in the latter's motor-car, it unfortunately ran over Mrs. Catherine Aylward, a labourer's wife, nearly sixty years old, and, killed her. In his 103rd year a resident of Granard, Ireland, named Borgin, died on Saturday. Lord Lansdowne has fixed Thursday, Novem- ber 23rd, as the date of his visit to Liverpool. More than thirty miles from its salt-water- home, a 61b. sea trout has been caught in the Great Ouse, near St. Ives. Lord Crofton, composer of the wedding hymn, "0 Perfect Love," and other sacred: pieces, celebrated his seventy-first birthday on Saturday. The Swedish Minister of Marine proposes try commence the construction in 1907 of an armoured cruiser, four destroyers, fifteen tor- pedo-boats, and a submarine. There was not a single charge brought up at Chiswickon Saturday, causing a magistrate to remark, "That's a good record for the district, which has a population of about 80,000." With a bad record against him, James Saunders, labourer, has been sentenced to three- years' penal servitude at the Middlesex Sessions for stealing fivepence from an automatic sweetbox. At Southampton on Saturday the Marquis of Winchester opened the largest graving dock in the United Kingdom, and christened it "Trafal- gar." The new dock, said his lordship, was 250ft. in excess of any vessel on the ocean. Mr. Plowden, the well-known metropolitan; magistrate, celebrated his sixty-first birthday on Saturday. The Army owes a great debt of gratitude to" Wesleyans, remarked Lord Methuen at the- opening of a bazaar at Newcastle. Fred Smith, of Yeadon, a well-known York- shire cricketer and football player, has died at Burnley, from pneumonia, at the age of twenty- four. Buckie (Banffshire) rocket life-saving com- pany have struck work because their divisional officer refused to explain his delay in arriving for practice. In the Sonning cutting, on the Great Western Railway, the decapik/ted body of Mr. Bowman Smith, a prominent Reading townsman, was., found on Saturday. Nearly £ 15,000 has been received from the; workshops and various places of business of London on behalf of the present year's collec- tion for the Hospital Saturday Fund. Despatches received at The Hague from the Governor-General of the Celebes (East Indies) shew that the Dutch lost one man killed and four wounded in the occupation of Gowa. Kingsway and Aldwych, the new London thoroughfares, are lighted with fifty-one gas lamps, each of an average power of 1,000 candles, at a contract price of J615 per annum per lamp. The tender for electric light was £27. Led by English gentlemen," writes Lord Wolseley to a Chester historian, the British soldier' is the finest fellow in the world. There is nothing he cannot do; nothing he is unprepared; to attempt." At the Old Bailey, Louis Lobjois, manager to' a French chemist in Great Titchfield-street, was- sentenced to three months' imprisonment in the second division for appropriating £ 300 to his own use. Apparent respectability of persons charged with receiving stolen goods should not be taken into consideration, said the Chairman of the Middlesex Sessions, as receivers were generally of respectable appearance. In ordering a, man to pay costs of a summons for boarding a tramway-car while in motion, Salford magistrate said that perhaps he had been equally guilty of the same offence as the defendant, but this was the first prosecution- under the Corporation's new by-law. It is officially announced that the last rails Of the Nile-Red Sea Railway (from Atbara to- Suakim) were laid on October 15th. e., According to a St. Petersburg correspondent it is insistently rumoured there that the retire- ment of the Grand Duke Vladimir is imminent. All the eggs laid by their hens on Sunday aT0„ to be eiven by the women belonging to Bethel Presbytery at ITorrodsburg, Kentucky, the mission for the benefit of the poor. It seems that we. as a people, need to the repose and relaxation prevailing in °!"en countries," said Mr. Choate, formerly America Ambassador in London, speaking at a dinner 1 New York on Saturday. While playing a game of poker at HuntingtoØ; W. Virginia, Colonel William Simras redílv card which gave hirn a royal flush" in monds, and his excitement was so great that » fell forward dpad-