South Wales Daily News

SIR GEORGE TREVELYAN'S WATCH. The Liberals of the Bridgeton Division of Glasgow have commenced to collect subscriptions towards the purchase of a costly watch to be pre- 8enied to Sir George Trevelyan, who was robbed !'f his own at the late election. The right, hon. ai'onet placed great value on the stolen watch, ll,! it was an heirloom in tho family. He will re- £ the new watch when he addresses the elec °rs in the winter. eive the new watch when he addresses the elec in the winter.

I An inquiry often repaated as to what is and ^"»t is not a wholesome and refreshing summer drink 7,^n»weied by the Lancet's recommendation of Rose's Juice (Jordial. Beware of imitations. Wholesale "wrejj~.il, Curtain-road, London..

ANOTHER PARISIAN TRAGEDY. A WIFE STABBED IN THIRTEEN PLACES. DAILY KEWS" TELKGRAM.] PARIS, Monday Night.—Yesterday evening, an Alsatian named Joseph Ristelhucker, of the venerable age of 69, killed his wife, who bad separated from him four years ago, as she was walking with a party of friends on tho Boulevard Port Royal. He had been lying in wait behind a tree, and as she was passing by him, lie rushed upon her and stabbed her in thirteen places with a sword cane. She died at once. When she was picked up the sword cane was right through her chest, coming out at her back. Madame Ristel- hucker was 31 before she separated from her hus- band. He made her life miserable by his jealousy, and often threatened to kill her.

PRINCE FERDINAND FETED. [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM. 1 VIENNA, Tuesday.—Prince Ferdinand of Coburg arrived at Soh a at five o'clock yesterday afternoon. The town was profusely decorated, and the Prince's reception was fairly enthusiastic. Flags were hoisted at all the consular offices, with the exception of the Freuch and German, in honour of the birthday of King Milan of Servia.

STORM IN NEW YORK. IRKOTKR'S TELKGRAM. I NEW YORK, Tuesday.—A terrific rainstorm occurred in the city and vicinity last night, many places being flooded. A storm also visited the southern coast, where it is believed to have caused great damage. Telegraphic communication with Cape Hatteras being interrupted, news has not been received.

THE RECENT PARISIAN DUEL. ("DAILY NEWS" TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Monday Night.—M. de Labruyere and M. de Melville, the two duellists who wounded each other on Saturday, are in serious danger, but the former's state affords more room for hope than that of his opponent, who is at the Val de Grace. His wound does not bleed externally, but there are symptoms of internal hemorrhage.

FOREST FIRE IN FRANCE. I" DAILY NEWS" TKL5GRAM.] PARIS, Aug. 22.—I hear from Marseilles that the forest on the picturesque mouutain of Carri, 20 miles from Marseilles, has been destroyed by fire. The scene presented from the Corniche-road was magnificent. A storm raged at the same time as the fire, and no troops could be sent across by eea, the Mediterranean was so rough. It is impossible to estimate the value of the woods which have been destroyed, but the loss must be very great.

PETROLEUM EXPLOSION IN EGYPT. [REUTKR'S TELEGRAM.] CAIRO, August 22.—A telegram has been re- ceived here from the engineer in charge of the petroleum works at Djemseh, stating that on Friday night the boring had reached a depth of 1,310 feet, when there was a violent rush of gas, which, becoming ignited from a lamp, caused an explosion, whereupon 80 feet of petroleum entered the boring. The telegram adds that the opera- tion of drilling was resumed on Saturday, and that as the oil was then still coming in, there is every indication of a good well being obtained shortly.

CATTLE PLAGUE IN SOUTH RUSSIA. I "DAILY NEWS" TKLKGRAM. I ODESSA, August 22.—The cattle plague is agam ravaging several cf the South Russian provinces. All the recently-discovered methods for its re- pression appear to be failures. The old system of destruction and isolation is now re- sorted to again.

THE LAIYSTE, IIIOUS Tl'AGEDY AT CORK. D P. CROSS AGAIN IN THE DOCK. Dr Cross, of Shandy Hall, was again charged at Cork on Monday with poisoning his wife. The court was densely crowded, and much feeling is dis- played against the accused, whose tall military figure and scrupulously neat attire make him very conspicuous. The court was so overcrowded that the proceedings had to be temporarily stopped. The prisoner's) sister again sat near bim. In the event of Dr Cross being returned for trial it is stated that Mr Deyos, his solicitor, will move in the Queen's Bench to have the trial removed to Dublin. The allegations as to his purchase of arsenic and the telling of people that they might expect the death of Mrs Cross at any moment have greatly wetted public curiosity in the case.-Dr Crowley, the dispensary doctor at Coachford, was the t first -.vitness, and deposed that he was also the registrar of deaths, and that Dr Cross registered the cause of his wife's death as "typhoid fever," and that her decease occurred after 14 days' illness." The deceased was 49 years of age. Dr Cross made out the medical certificateof his wife's death, and gave it to witness. It was as follows I certify that I attended Mary Laura Cross; that I last saw her on the 2nd of June, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the cause. of her death was typhoid fever, and the duration of illness 14 days, P. H. E. Cross, surgeon-major." Further evidence was then taken as to the certificate of death, and Dr Pearson, who made the post-mortem examina- tion after the exhumation of Mrs Cross's body, stated that he bad not yet completed his investi- gations, and required further time. The accused will ultimately be committed for trial, the defence being reserved.

SEQUEL TO THE LIPSKI TRAGEDY. Mrs Lipski, landlady of the house in which the Whitechapel murder was committed, com- plained to MrSaunders at the Thames police-court, on Tuesday, that Angell, the husband of the mur- dered woman, came to her house on Monday in company with his brother and assaulted her, tore the knocker off the street door, and broke the windows. The only reason assigned for the out- rage was that Mrs Angell was murdered in her house. Mr Saunders granted summonses.

NEW YORK PRICES. NEW YORK, Tuesday.—Stocks opened weak and lower. Business during the morning dull and weak. The market closed dull, but firm. Money easy. Cotton quiet. Petroleum firm. Lard firm, but quiet. Wheat and corn firm, and advancing. Flour dull. Sugar dull. Coffee steady. Iron steady. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND RAILWAY SHARES. Quotations Aug. 23. 22. Call Money, Int. U.S. Gov. Bonds 4pc 6 p c Ditto, other Securities 4 p c 6 p c Exchange on London, 60 days'sight. 4.80j 4.S0J Cable Transfers 4.84 4.84 Exchange on Paris. 5.25 6.25 Kxchang; on Berlin, 60 days sight 94 941 Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 1251 1252 Western Union Telegraph Shares 72 72i Missouri, Kansas 26i 26" Erie Railroad Shares 30i. 30i Erie Second Mortgage Bonds 99 99 Ohio and Mississippi, Ord. Shares 252 25 Wabash, St. Louis, &c., Pref. Srs. 31* 31i Philadelphia aud lteadmg Shares 510; 53. Union Pacific Shares :6 54g Central Pacific Railroad Shares 36i 362 New York Central Railway Shares 107jj ioaj Illinois Railway Shares 118 118 Delaware, Lakawana 129¡ 13 ) Lake Shore Shares 93" 93 Pennsylvania Shares, Philadelphia 55 55 i, Chicago & North-Western, Ord.. 114* 114 Canada Southern shares 64* 53 Louisville & Nashville Shares 62* 62 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. PIlll > 82* all Chicago & N. Western Pref. Stock 144 147 Wabash Common 17i 17* New York, Ontario & Western,Ord 16-i 16 Denver Shares 26k 271 el c2 Northern Pacific, Common 26 29* Northern Pacific, Preferred 52* é3. Michigan Central Shares 841 83i Central of New Jersey 74* 74 ,St Louis & San Francisco lj'irst Pro 132* 112 Ditto San Francisco Preference 731 73 Ditto San Francisco Common. 36* 362 Oregon & Transcon. Common Sli.l 24| 25| Norfolk & Western Pref. Shares..I 43 43 COTTON AND'PKODUCE MARKETS .e, Cotton, day's receipts at U.S.ports 3,000 4,000 Cotton, day's receipts to Gt. Brit'n 5,000 2.000 Cotton, day's expt. to Continent.. 4,000 1,0)u Cotton futures, Sept. delivery 9.5a 9.39 Cotton futures, Nov. delivery 9.19 9.23 Cotton, middling upland 9 13-16 9 13-16 Cotton futures (December) 9.19 9.22 Cotton futures (March) 9.36 9.40 Petroleum, crude at New York h 5 if Petroleum.U.Pipel.ineCertiticates 61 51 Petroleum, sta'dard white,N.York 11 Lard, Wilcox's 7.10 7.10 Lard futures, Sept. delivery 7.10 7.10 Lard, Fairbanks 7-oe 7.00 Flour, ex. State Shipping brands 3-30-3-50 3.30-3.50 Corn, new. 50 O,49 Wheat, red winter, on the spot.. 81i 81 Wheat, delivery current month H0i 7S Wheat, delivery Sent 80i 0.80.. Wheat, Oct. delivery 81i 0.81j Wheat, rel winter, Dec. delivery 84t 0.4 Spring Wheat, No. 2, spot (new).. 792 0.791 Coffee, fair Rio 20 19- Coffee, good Rio 20* 204 Coffee, fair Rio, Sept. delivery 38 25 38.30 Coffee, fair Rio, Nov. delivery. 18.50 18.60 ^ugar, fair refining Muscovados.. 417-32 4 17-32 'fallow 34 3t Saltings 110m. nom. Tin, Straits 22.90 22.90 Freight Grain Liverpool steamers. 2d 2d Freight Grain londoit st perbush'i liel Ii,t Freight Cotton to Liverpool. 9.54 9-64 Iron, No. 1 Coltness 22.50 22.5 Spirits of Turpentine 321 22* Wheat, Chicago, Sept. delivery 69 69.

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THE DISASTER AT A GATTA. EECOVEU\ OF THE BODIES. As wa briefly reported 011 Tuesday, an accident, which was first reported to have had terrible con- sequences, occurred on Monday evening, on the Thames, towards the close of Horselydown Regatta. During the last heat about 40 people clambered on tho top of a cargo of hay on board a barge. anchored by Kay's Coal Wharf. As the barge grounded, the hay toppled over, and 12 persons were precipitated into the water. The barge was the Mary Ann, owned by Mr Thomas Scott, of Fobbing, E-ssex, and the hay was three trusses high, and was covered with a tar- paulin. It now transpires that the strings by which the tarpaulin was secured suddenly snapped, causing such a swerving of the barge that its occupant, with one exception, fell into the water. At that time the water was only three feet deep, but the unfortunate victims had to con- tend with about eight feet of soft mud, so that oven when the tide was quite down the draggers en- countered almost insuperable difficulties. Another body was taken from the mud early on Tuesday morning, and the two corpses so far recovered are now lying at the neighbouring mortuary awaiting an inquest. Dragging is still being proceeded with, but it is considered likely that some of the bodies may remain in the mud for weeks, even if they are recovered at all. Tho first estimates of the loss of life appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Several lives, however, have been lost. The barge was moored at the time of the accident about 30 yards from the edge of the river, about three-quarters of a mile below London Bridge. It was very near low water when a number of men clambered on board to witness the regatta, but the tide was still running out. As the bank of the river at this point is thickly covered with mud, and shelves considerably, the inshore side, of the barge, coming into con- tact with the mudbank, canted over towards the river, after rebounding from the shock. About 100 trusses of hay were stacked on the barge, and the weight of the men and boys on the top of these caused some of the trusses to slip, and precipitated those standing by the outer edge of the barge into the river. The owner of the barge had previously warned those on board of their dangerous position. Fourteen or fifteen persons were thrown into the water, which was not more than five feet dosp. The greater number of those, however, were rescued by boats or saved themselves by clinging to the floating trusses and then clambering Oil board the barge. In addition to Jeremiah O'Brien, whose body was recovered shortly after the accident, the Thames Police, after dragging the place all night, succeeded, early on Tuesday morning, in recovering two more bodies. Shortly after 11 o'clock a fourth body was recovered from the mud. Two more bodies were discovered on Tuesday afternoon, making the total number of fatalities six, and it is believed that this is the full extent of the disaster. The police, nevertheless, continue dragging operations. „

UNSEAWORTHY SHIPS. THE OFFICIAL ANNUAL RETURNS. A tribute both to Mr Plimsoll's famous agita- tion and to the capaoity of the Board of Trade officers is to be found in the annual return of ships detained under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1876. Since the act came in force nearly eleven hundred ships have been detained, the great majority on the reports of Government officers, for alleged defects in hull, equipment, or machinery, overloading, or improper loading. Of ail these only seven are roturned as improperly detained; or, if we give the benefit of the doubt to the owners in every case in which ships were ultimately fonnd to be safe, or in which survey is still pending, there are only twenty-four cases in which the operation of the net hail not been completely justified. The small number of cases reported by crews— sixty-seven in all—may be attributed either to the proverbial recklessness of seamen, or to the hard necessity which prevents a certain class of hungry mariners from being too critical where their hope of earning a livelihood is concerned. For them Mr Plimsoll and thoae who assisted him worked. In the monthly returns there is a column headed Whether crew were williug or unwilling to proceed to sea in the ship." The answer, with rare exceptions, is Expressed no opinion." This entry strikes one as both significont and pathetic when it is read so often side by side with the words in another column, "Foundunsafe." Their lives were in dauger, but for the interference of the Government officers yet they stood by and expressed no opinion."

THE SHREWSBURY CON- SPIRACY CASE. A PRETTY STORY OF FRAUD. PRISONERS COMMITTED TO THE AS:IZ ES. The hearing of the extraordinary charge of per- jury and conspiracy to defraud was concluded at Shrewsbury liD Tuesday. The prisoners were Cox, a bookmaker and bill discounter George Hewetson, son ot Colonel Hewetson, Bayswater Knight, a silk buyer Marshall, a traveller in jetated waters and Pogose, a law student. Philip Bottenheim, a clerk in the London and South- western Bank, said that on the 11th January last he remembered cashing a cheque for J6580, which was drawn by Cox in favour of Hewetson, to whom the money was paid.—Reuben Slack, book- maker, who was originally one of the prisoners, but turned Queen's evidence, said he remembered being introduced to Mr Wood by Hewetson in 1882. At that time arrangements were endeavoured to be made with the view of raising two thousand pounds for Mr Wood, who was contracting a clandestine marriage, and for this purpose several bill stamps were pro- cured. Mr Wood signed his name across them, whilst they were quite blank, those produced being two of them. Witness was given two of the bill stamps by Wood, and he kept them ever since up to January last, when he gave them to Hewet- son. Pogos^fjromised witness £2 for the stamps, but Cox paid the money. Rewetson filled up the two bills, one bearing a 5s stamp, and the other a Is stamp and it was arranged that if they were discounted, witness should have £150, Hewetson £250, and that the remainder should go to Cox and Pogose. The prisoners were committed to Stafford Assizes.

SOMETHING LIKE HAILSTONES. Lady Burton has been seeing wonderful things in Stetermark, Austria—things worthy to be seen by the wife of the translator of The Thousand Nights and One Night." A hailstorm broke out, and there came down showers of stones as big as large hen's eggs"—that is, we sOppose large eggs of hens, not the eggs of large heas—and these stones had" jagged points," and the jagged points were still jagged and pointed after the "tones had been lying half an hour on the ground. Eveu these, however, were but little pellets compared with some hailstones which the peasants found, and which were the size of their two clenched fists." Sir Richard Burton and two friends had to be shut up between a shutter and a window to escape being killed by this terrible bombardment of ice. Fancy Sir Richard Burton, after all his dangers and all his eseapas.beingdono to death by hailstones

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF KID- NAPPING. I At the Middlesex sessions, onTuesday, Catherine Donovan (29), flower seller, was, indicted for kid- napping Frank Freshwater, aged seven years, and Elizabeth Beatrice Ingle, eight years. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. According to the evidence of the parents of the children, it appeared that the prisoner went to the locality where they lived, at Bow, on the 11th inst., and induced them to go away with her. She then went round begging with a petition, representing the children to be orphans. Mrs Sophia Thornton, aunt of the little boy, stated that she was searching all day for the prisoner and the children, and at length found her begging with them. The jury found prisoner guilty, and over twenty previous con- victions having been proved against her, the Assistant Judge sentenced her to twelve months' hard labour.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PETER. BOROUGH. Early on Tuesday morning, a London and North-Western goods train from Rugby, on entering the Great Eastern Station, Peter- borough, missed the points, and collided with one of the iron pillars supporting the roof. The pillar was broken in the middle, and a portion of the roof, about 60 feet by 40 feet, fell, breaking down the telegraph wires, and doing other down the telegraph wires, and doing other damage. 1 ortunately no person was injured. Ihe engine and truckswere considerablvdamaged.

DUBLIN HORSE SHOW. The [annual horse show which, under the auspices of the Royal Dublin Society, opened on Tuesday at Ballsbridge, Dublin, promises to be the most successful on record. There are 948 entries for horses, the largest number known, and 91 for sheep, and the show of stallions is especially large. The weather was fine, and Dublin is thronged with visitors, who have come to see the show. The Lord Lieutenant (Lord Londonderry) visited the show yard during the day.

MURDEROUS ASSAULT ON A WOMAN l At Derby, on Tuesday, a lodging-house keeper, named Betts, made a murderous attack on a woman named Pratt, who lived with him. After exclamingjthat he would settle her, he struck her on the head with a soldering iron and other- wise maltreated her. He then went outside and drank poison, being removed to the infirmary in a dangerous state.

STRIKE OF DOCK LABOURERS. On Tuesday, 200 quay labourers, employed by Messrs Brown and McLaren, Glasgow, struck work against a reduction of Id per hour in their wages.

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HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. THE ROYAL ASSENT. Viscount Oxenbridge, the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, and Viscount Cross, in their full robes of scarlet and ermine, took their seats as Royal Commissioners upon a bench placed in front of the Throne. The only other peer present was tho Earl of Limerick. Admiral Sir James Drummond, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, was directed to summonj the Commons, and shortly afterwards the Speaker, accompanied by the Sergeant-at-Arms, and followed by seven members of the Lower House, including Sir R. Temple, Mr Hanbury, Colonel Hughes, Mr Lafone, and Major Rasch, appeared at the bar. The commission having been read by the Hon. Siingsby Bethell, the Reading Clerk, the Queen's assent was signified in the customary form to twenty-eight public and private acts, including the following :—Merchandise Marks, Margarine, London Parks and Works, Settled Land Act Amendment, Open Spaces, Metropolitan Board of Works (Money), Land Law (Ireland), and Westminster (Parliament-street, etc.) Improve- ments. The Royal assent was also given to the South Wales (Abergavenny) and Merthyr Bill, 1887. The House adjourned at ten minutes past four.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY. THE CASE OF P.O. GRIFFITHS. Mr THOMAS ELLIS gave notice to ask the Home Secretary whether P.C. Griffiths was dismissed from the Merionethshire police for failing to give the names of men from a district in Denbighshire with whose inhabitants ha had no acquaintance; whether the chief constable refused to give him any opportunity of meeting the charge of explain- ing his alleged neglect of duty; whether a petition was sent from his district to the Chief Commis- sioner, signed by the vicar of the parish and others irrespective of creed or political sympathies, testifying to their high opinion of P.C. Griffiths and whether it is the case that the chief constable treated this petition as an aggravation of the original alleged offence. TALGARREG POST-OFFICE. Mr BOWlCN ROWLANDS gave notice that he would on Friday ask the Postmaster-General whether the post-office business of Talgarreg, Cardiganshire, is still carried on at a place incon- venient to the inhabitants; whether the letters are distributed by a villager and not by the paid postman; whether the new buildings which were promised next month have yet been begun and what steps will be taken to remedy this inconve- nience. THE VICAR OF LLANDRILLO AND THE TITHE AGITATORS. Mr THOMAS ELLIS gave notice that he would on Thursday ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to a letter in the Liverpool Courier of the 8h August from the Rev W. Venables Williams, vicar of Llandrillo, Denbighshire, in which he attempts to connect the Nonconformists of his parish with the burning of St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay, and states that he has evidenco in his possession which leaves no doubt as to the identity of the individual who set fire to the church, and that stores of lime and gas-tar were carted into a neighbouring farmhouse in order to make solid balls for maiming the police whether the inhabitants of the parish have petitioned the Home Office to instruct the Public Prosecutor to take action in the matter, so that these serious charges may be examined j and whether any steps will be taken to grant their request.; TWENTY-ONE DAYS FOR PREACHING THE GOSPEL. The HOME SECRETARY, in answer to a question from Mr H. H. Fowler, said he was informed by the governor of Leicester Gaol that five persons are there undergoing .imprisonment in default of paying a fine for obstructing the highways. They are members of the Salvation Army. He had asked the justices for a report ou the circum- stances. Mr H. H. FOWLER said that though the techni- cal description of the offouce was obstructing the highway, the real offence was preaching in tho Market-square on Sunday evening. Was not 21 days' imprisonment too grave a punishment for so "light an offence, and would the Home Secretary take steps to procure the release of the prisoners ? The HOME SECRETARY preferred to reserve his opinion until he had seen the report of the justices. ENGLISH GIRLS ON THE CONTINENT. The HOME SECRETARY, in answer to Mr James Stuart, said the allegations that English girls were enticed by keepers of cafa chantanls at Rotterdam and other places to accept engage- ments as singers, and afterwards forced into the practice of prostitution, had not come before the police. Whenever any suspicious circumstance arose, the police warned the girls of their risk. He would confer with the hon. member as to whether representations should be made to our consuls at Rotterdam and other places, and obtain evidence of the practice referred to. THE ROYAL LIVER SOCIETY. Mr JACKSON, in answer to Mr Bradlaugh, said the Registrar had called the attention of the managers of the Royal Liver Friendly Society to the return by which it waphown tha.t sundry charges amounting to about £7,000 were debited to the benefit fund instead of the management fund, and had required a correction. If the committee of management finally refused to make the correction, it would be for the Registrar, with the full assent of the Treasury, to take what steps he considered necessary to enforce compliance with his demands. VACCINATION AND HEALTH. Mr RITCHIE, in reply to Mr Picton, said it was trim that in a report made by Dr Hutchinson, in 1871, to the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society, he referred to several cases of vaccine syphilis as being contracted by the use of un- healthy "vaccine, but in the interval since that time he bad Dr Hutchinson's authority for saying that amongst the three-quarters of a million of children vaccinated annually, no other case had been brought to his notice. HORSE AND CATTLE BREEDING IN IRELAND. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in reply to Mr Cox, said the £5,000 assigned to the en- couragement of borse and Cattle breeding in Ire- land, if voted by the House, will be paid to the Royal Dublin Society, who will act as trustees for the administration of the fund. The hon. member would,he thought, admit that the schGmeof the society is framed in the interest of the tenant farmers, whom this grant is, of course, specially intended to benefit. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Mr W. H. SMITH, in answer to Mr E. Robert-j son, said that it was not the intention of the Government to lay any further papers on the table in order to explain the grounds on which the Irish National Xeague had been proclaimed as a, dangerous association. SUPPLY. THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT. In Committee of Supply on the Civil Service estimates, the vote to complete the sum of £438,558 for the science and art department was moved by Mr JACKSON. Mr WOODALL congratulated the committee on the steady increase that had taken place on this vote, this increase being due to the great amount of interest taken in the work done by the depart- ment, and the augmentation that had taken place in the number of students coming under its super- vision. Ho also referred with satisfaction to the fact that the system under which valuable works of art which had accumulated at Kensington and elsewhere in the metropolis bad been circu- lated through a large number of provincial museums and institutions in so prudent and careful a manner that none of them were reported to have sustained the slightest injury. It was not, he said, the amount of money which was given to the schools under the department, but rather the guidance and supervision it was enabled to exercise that constituted the most satisfactory feature of its working. He suggested that some- thing more might be done than at present in extending the amount of instruction afforded in the technical schools to students in drawing, carving, and modelling, and ho hoped the Govern- ment would be able to see their way to carrying out this recommendation. Mr ROWNTKEK also urged the importance of paying increased attention to tho promotion of art education, especially among the artizan class. Mr MOLLOY, who expressed a similar desire to see art education extended among the working classes, did not see why the Science and Art De- partment should not offer increased facilities to the pupils in the elementary schools by distribu- tion amongst them of works of art. Mr CONWAY accused the South Kensington authorities of claiming more credit than they were entitled to for successes, which were frequently due more to other sources than the Science and Art Department, and he further charged them with expending a much larger proportion of the annual vote they received on the administration of their department than was spent by the Educa- tion Department, which had to deal with four and a half millions per annum, as against less than half a million administered by the South Kensington authorities. He moved the reduction of the vote by JB400, the amount of the salary of Mr Allan Cole, whose appointment to a plurality of offices be condemned. Sir W. HART-DYKE and Sir H. HOLLAND de. fended Mr Cole as a valuable public servant, and after some further discussion, The amendment was withdrawn. Mr CAVENDISH BENTINCK spoke in warm ap- proval of the mode in which the South Kensing- ton authorities had discharged the duties com- mitted to them. Sir W. HART-DYKE, in the course of a general reply, pointed out that on the question of increased activity, and therefore of increased expenditure, be stood between two fires, having to oonsider the views of the economists as well as of those who were desirous of seeing the grants administered by the department extended. The Government were, however, glad to welcome the discussion that had taken place, and courted rather thau evaded whatever criticisms hon. members might have to offer. The vote was, after some further discussion, agreed to. On the vote to complete the sum of £147,385 for the Bfflih Museum, Mr MOLLOY moved the reduction of the vote by £13,000, the amount of the estimate for pur- chases and acquisitions, bis argument being that they had no right to spend the money of the tax- payers, of whom the working classes formed a large proportion, without enabling those who paid it to enjoy the advantages the museum afforded. As it was, the working classes were debarred from going to see the museum because it was only opened during the hours they were employed. Why should it not be lighted by electricity and opened in the evenings? Mr F. W. ISAACSON supported the amendment. Mr JACKSON, on behalf of the Government, was unable to assent to the proposal to light the Museum, because the use of the electric light would involve the use of gas as a supplementary medium in case the electrical apparatus should break down, and a danger which was; new avoided would be set up. Moreover, besides the cost of lighting, the expense of the establishment staff would necessarily be largely increased. Mr LABOCCHERE suggested that much could be done towards enabling the working classes to use the museum by opening it on Sundays in addition to certain hours in the evening. Atter some further discussion, Mr W. H. SMITH undertook on the part of the Government to have the questions that bad been raised most carefully considered during the recess. Mr MOLLOY pointed out that similar promises had been made by former Governments, and nothing whatever had come of them. The amendment was then withdrawn, and the vote was subsequently agreed to. On the vote complete the sum of £8,908 for the National Gallery, Mr M. J. KENNY (Tyrone) suggested that the gallery should be lighted by electricity for the inspection of visitors during certain hours in the evening. Mr JACKSON said it would be more objection- able to light the National Gallery than the British Museum, because not only would there be the increased danger of fire, but the effect both of the electric and gas lights on the pictures would be very deleterious. The vote was agreed to. The vote to complete the sum of £23,900 for the learned societies was carried by 99 against 45. LEFT SITTING.

TO-MORROW'S DEBATE. We understand that Mr Gladstone opens the debate to-morrow by moving for an address to her Majesty relating to the special proclamation as to the association known as the Irish National League." The motion has reference to the third sub-section of clause 6 of the Coercion Act, which enacts that if within a period of 14 days after a spccial proclamation has been laid before Parlia- ment an address is presented to her Majesty by either House of Parliament praying that such special proclamation shall not continue in force as to an association or associations named or described therein, such special proclamations shall be deemed to have expired so far as the same relates to such association or associations."

THE ROTUNDA MEETING. In Dublin on Tuesday night a meeting was held in the Rotunda to protest against the proclama- tion of the National League. So large was the attendance that the doors had to be closed almost an hour before the speaking commenced. Mr Edmund Leamy, ex-M.P., presided at an overflow meeting, and Mr Henry Gill, M.P., at another. — The Lord Mayor, M.P., who presided at the largest meeting, said the Nationalists despised and defied the procla- mation of the National League. The National League would carry on its glorious work to the end.—Mr Harrington, M.P., read a letter from the Archbishop of Dublin, in which his grace said the Crimes Act put the people outside the pale of the English constitution. A telegram was read from Mr Parnell expressing regret at being unable to attend. Telegrams were also received tfrom Messrs Herbert Gladstone, Broadhurst, and Ellis. M.P.'s. Rev Professor Galbraith, of Trinity College, Protestant Home Ruler, moved a resolution denouncing in tho faco of the civilized world the proclamation of the National League as an unscrupulous attempt to drive the Irish people to commit outrage and crime. Mr Cobb, M.P., said it was no time for words, but actions. He had enrolled himself a member of the National League, and he advocated the plan of campaign from the first. Mr Fenwick, M.P., said that there wore hundreds of English- men willing to go to gaol for Ireland. Messrs Jacob Bright, Haldane, Sutherland, Dillon, O'Brien. Harrington, and Dr Kenny, M.P.'s, and Mr Vincent Scully, a Tipperary landlord, and others also addres eed the meeting.

DUBLIN UNIVERSITY HOME RULE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the committee of the Dublin University Home Rule Association was held on Tuesday, when a resolution was passed protesting against the proclamation of the National League, and expressing confidence that the Irish people, by perseverance in the adoption ot constitutional methods, will disappoint the hopes of those who would deny to political opponents the benefits of English law.

LORD HARTINGTON THINKS IT "ILL-ADVISED, DANGEKOUS, AND UNNECESSARY." The Press Association has reason to believe that Lord Hartington received no information from the Government of their intention to proclaim the National League until after the step had been definitely agreed upon by the Cabinet. As ooon as his lordship became aware of the fact, he ad- dressed a strong remonstrance to the Prime Minister. Lord Hartington is stated to be of opmion that the proclamation is ill-advised, dangerous, and unnecessary.

PONTYPOOL BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Ponty- pool Branch of the Irish National League, at which there was a very large and enthusiastic attendance, the following resolution was unani- mously passed :— That we, the Irishmen of Pontypool, re-assert our unbounded confidence in Mr Parnell and the Irish party, and that we assure them of our hearty support 10 whatever course they may deem it expedient to pursue with regard to the unwise ation of the present Government in proclaiming the National League. Great indignation was expressed at the action of the Government, and a :desire was manifested to call a public meeting as soon as possible, at which the presence of one of the Irish members might be secured. We learn that Mr J. G. Ellis, the Liberal agent for North Monmouthshire, has signified his in- tention of ioining the National League, and it is believed that his example will be followed by many prominent Liberals in the division.

EXPLOSIONS IN MINES. tMR ELLIS LEVER RENEWS HIS OFFER. Mr Ellis Lever has decided to renew his offer of JS500 for a perfectly safe, practical, and efficient means of blasting without gunpowder. He has commuuicated his intention to the Home Secre- tary, and on the condition that the Government will undertake the necessary tests and make the awards, he has offered to place in Mr Matthews's bands £1,000 to be awarded in two premiums of £500 each, one tor the best method of safe blasting in coal mines without the use of gunpowder, and the other for a perfectly safe system of electric lighting in mines to supersede the present so-called safety lamps.

OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS. SOME REMARKABLE RESULTS. Captain Kuhlmann, of the North German Lloyd steamer Main, reports some successful experiments in the use of oil during the prevalence of heavy seas on the voyage between Bremen and New York. He secured a success "great beyond conception." Captain Kuhlmann's own words lire as follows — • We were in bOdeg. N. and 23deg. W., in stormy weather, with a high sea from the west. We steered west, and thus had the sea right in front of us, so that the vessel pitched and rolled badly, taking the heavy seas at the bows. The passengers could not remain on deck for the seas which rolled from the fore part and flooded the rleck, and, moreover, the boats hancirig in the davits threatened to be washed away in the shifting of the vessel. I resolved in this emergency to experi- ment with oil, and two pipes opening on the sides of ship were stopped with tow and then filied with oil, which flowed slowly through the tow. I soon observed the effect, for from the foreshroud-s to the stem no water came over. The seCt had lost its power by reason of the oiling. We opened the doors and approaches. and the passengers could stay on deck at wilL The oiling was continued seven hours, and the small quantity of 51b was used,

MR GLADSTONE ATTENDS A FIRE. On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Gladstone, perceiving from 'Hawarden Castle gardens dense volumes of smoke arising in the neighbourhood of the buildings at Well House Farm, the largest separate agricultural holding on the Hawarden Estate, ordered a pony carriage to be brought round, and, together with Mr William Henry Gladstone, left for the spot. When the party arrived on the scene they found that an immense stack of valuable clover hay, said to contain 60 tons, the property of Mr Roberts, the well-known breeder and judge of stock, was on fire. Prompt measures were taken by the members of the Chester Volunteer Fire Brigade to prevent the flames spreading to a number of stacks standing in dangerous proximity, and it was only when these steps were crowned with success that Mr and Mrs Gladstone left the farm. The stack was burned to the ground. It is supposed that the fire was caused by some lighted cinders being left on the ground after being raked out of an engine attached to a thrashing machine working in the vicinity.

MR T. W. RUSSELL AND LORD HARTINGTON. It is stated that Mr T. W. Russell, M.P., has received a communication from Lord Hartington, in which his lordship says he learns Mr Russell's decision with great regret, but hopes to be able to induce him to modify it. Lord Hartington returns to London to-morrow, and has asked Mr Russell to meet him. Mr Russell will, it is announced, address a meeting of his constituents at Dungannon to-morrow week, and will probably make important references to the recent secession.

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PUBLIC MEETING NEAR MERTHYR. A public meeting was held in the vestry-room of Saron Chapel, Abercanaid, near Merthyr, on Tuesday evening, to consider the case of Miriam Jones. MrB. P. Evans presided, and there was a large attendance. A letter was read from Mr Law, of N eath, stating that he and the other eleven jurymen were willing to sign a petition in favour of the girl's reprieve. They were each and all of opinion that the girl should get no more than six months' imprisonment, A resolution was pro- posed by Mr Henry Lewis, and seconded by Mr W. Powell, to the effect that the sentence passed upon Miriam Jones was excessively severe, and ought to berecousidered. It was carried unani- mously.—Tho Rev S. Davies moved another pro- position, to the effect that the Home Secretary should be petitioned praying that the girl may be sent to a reformatory home. Mr YVilliam John seconded this, and it was also carried. Several gentlemen spoke in favour of the resolu- tion, and expressed indignation at the terrible sentence that was passed upon the girl.

A PETITION FROM RHYMNEY. Thanks to the exertions of Drs. Deane and Hughes (the assistant-doctors of the Rhymney Works), a petition—eight yards in length—has been got up and sent to the Home Secretary, praying for a. mitigation of the terrible sentence passed upon Miriam Jones. The names attached to the petition have been most readily obtained from every class of people, and a very significant fact in connection with it, testifying beyond a doubt to the unanimous feeling which prevails against such a heavy sentence, is that Drs. Deane and Hughes have not met a single person who refused to sign his name. It is to be hoped that this and similar petitions will have the desired effect.

MR MATTHEWS AND THE MISSING PETITION. The following is a verbatim copy of the petition which was sent in a registered envelope to the Home Office as far back as August 8th from Swansea :— Jubilee-1887-Yea.r. Petition. Regina v. Jones. In tbe matter of Miriam Jones, of Radnorshire, aed 15 (x ?) convicted at the Swansea Assizes yesterday of the alleged attempt to murder her child, and sen tenced at that, early age to Eight years' penal servitude, though t, strongly recommended to mercy" By the Jury. Prayer That the Home Secretary may advise her Majesty to commute the said sentence, and order her to be transferred to a suitable home.—Gertrude Jenner, spinster (of Wenvoe, Cardiff). And your petitioners will ever pray, &c. Staying at the Mumbles. August 5,1887. Miss Jenner wrote to the Home Office on the subject on August 6th. On August 10th an official acknowledgment was despatched from the Home Office of the receipt of her letter. On Monday night, however, Mr Matthews said, No petition has been received It is to be hoped that Sir Edward Reed's petition has not similarly gone astray.

THE GUN FATALITY NEAR NEWPORT SAD SCENE AT THE FUNERAL. An inquest was held by Mr Martin Edwards, coroner, Llanvaches, on the body of Annie Williams,, aged eight, who was accidentally shot by her brother on Friday afternoon last. The only evidence given was that of the boy, Willie Williams (13), who stated that he was in the orchard whith his sister. He had a double-barrelled gun with him, and was discharg- ing it to scare the birds. He said be was looking up and the gun went off, the contents of one of the barrels entering his sister's chest. The child fell down and exclaimed, Oh Willie, I'm shot," and died immediately. The boy had been forbidden by his father to touch the gun, and it was while his father WM engaged on the farm that he took it out without bis parents' knowledge. It is supposed that the child acci- dentally knocked against the gan whilst her brother had his finger on the trigger and thus dis- charged it. The jury returned a verdict of" Ac- cidentally shot." The funeral of the deceased was arranged to take place at Llanvaches at 6 p.m., but on the arrival of the cortege at the churchyard there was no clergyman in attendance, the vicar, being away from home. A messenger was despatched to the Rev J. Whiteside, B.A., Penhow, who consented to perform the cere- mony. The mourners and friends were kept waiting in the road about an hour, during the time, it is stated, three of the female relatives of the deceased girl fainted, and were attended to by residents near.

A BURIAL BOARD FOR CADOXTON. A largely-attended vestry meeting was held in the Board School-room on Monday evening. The rector, the Rev. E. E. Morris, who occupied the chair, explained at the outset that the special business of the meeting was to consider the advis- ability of joining Merthyr Dovan and Barry in forming a burial board.—Mr J. C. Hugbe", hon. secretary to the committee appointed to fur- ther the project, said they had written to several landowners asking the price of land, but these landowners refused to negotiate with them, as they said the committee had not power to buy land, and they would only treat with a proper board. Sully parish had refused to join with these other parishes in forming a cemetery and board, though they were quite willing that Barry Island should join. There were, however, difficulties in the way of Barry becoming associated with the soheme.— Mr J. C. Meggitt proposed that a joint burial board, under the Burials Acts, shall be provided for Cadoxton, Merthyr Dovan, and Barry. Mr C. H. Walker seconded. The Chairman proposed that Cadoxton should not join with Merthyr Dovan and Barry, jjfclr R.Thomas seconded. MrJ. Hughes pointed out that the chairman was out of order iu proposing a direct negative to the resolution. Mr B. Lewis then moved, as a rider, that the forma- tion of the burial board be deferred until the local board is formed. Dr O'Dcnnell seconded this. Mr J. C. Meggitt moved that the burial board should be merged into the local boaid when formed. The chairman then put the amendmeut of Mr Lewis, and eight were for it and 23 agaiustit. The resolution was then put and carried by 21 against 4.—The Chairman demanded a poll, saying he thought many were voting who had not any right, and ordered a "march past," the assistant- overseer checking the names. It was then found that 19 were in favour of the resolution, which was declared carried.—Mr Meggitt proposeckthat the parishes should be represented as follows :— Four members for Cadoxton, three for Merthyr Dovan, and two for Barry.—Mr T. W. Williams seconded, and it was carried.—Dr Millward, of Cardiff, proposed, and Dr O'Donnell seconded, that at the formation of the local board, or at the most within 12 months afterwards, the burial board should cease to exist. This was carried.— Dr Millward proposed that Mr J. C. Meggitt, Rev Griffith Williams, Dr George Neala, and Mr Oliver Jenkins be the first representatives. This was carried nem. con., and the proceedings shortly afterwards terminated.

CARDIFF HEALTH COMMITTEE. A meeting of the health committee of the Cardiff Corporation was held at the Town-ball, Cardiff, on Tuesday, Alderrran Jacobs presiding, and there being also present Councillors Rees, Vaughan, Trounce, Trayes, Ramsdale, and Brain. After considering the report of the borough anal which complained of adulteration of milk Ly Mrs Elizabeth Morpelt, Wood-street, and by Thomas Jones, a servant to Henry Pontine, it was decided to proceed against these persons. The report of the medical officer for the month, ended August 20th, showed that since the last meeting. of the committee three cases of smallpox had been reported. One of the patient* died at a house in Salisbury-road another in Wells-street was now convalescent, and the third, in Ivor-street, was progressing favourably. The births for the month numbered 333, and the deaths 159, the births exceeding the deaths by 178. The births were 41'8 per 1,000, and the deaths 19'7 per 1,000. It was pointed out that in cases where people suffering from small- pox were removed to the hospital they invariably recovered, whilst those who were treated at home often succumbed to the malady.

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MANCHESTER AND MILFORD RAILWAY. The half-yearly general meeting of the Man- chester and Milford Railway Company was an- nounced to be held on Tuesday, but in the absence of a quorum it stands adjourned. The report shows that there has been an increase of JS334 in receipts and of £ 166 in expenditure.

CENTRAL WALES AND CARMARTHEN JUNCTION RAILWAY. The half-yearly ordinary general meeting of the shareholders was held at the offices, 1, Drapers' Gardens, London, yesterday, Sir Jumes Kitson, Bart., the chairman of the company, presiding.— The Chairman said they were able to pay the same dividend as last year, namely, at the rate of 2 per cent. on the first preference stock of the company. There had been an increase of L234 Ó 8d in the revenue, but against this there bad been an increase in the expenditure of J6299 4s 31, so that actually there was a decrease in the net revenue of £ 64 17,; 7d. The increase in the expenditure arose from the fact that in the joint station expenses there was included an item of J6155 3i 4d, the cost of erecting a new signal at Carmarthen Valley Junction, which they were obliged to do under ittie requisition of the Great Western Company. But for that fact half the increase of revenue would have been available for division. There bad been a decrease of £ 93 18s lOd in the passenger receipts, owing mainly to the falling off of the bookings from Carmarthen but even with this reduction the passenger receipts were considerably above the average of the past ten years. There was a general improvement in the receipts from local bookings and from foreign goods and mineral traffic. One particular feature was the increase of the lime and coal traffic from Lhwjully to Manchester and Milford stations, and the board were considering the advisability of increasing the number of trucks for that traffic, as one of their number was intimately connected with the Manchester and Milford Railway, and they hoped to increase the traffic considerably. A year or two ago, it would be remembered, this company made an expenditure ap- proaching £1,000 in making an inde- pendent station at Ltandilo Bridge, and the shareholders would be glad to hear that the traffic in the half-year had been equal to 13 percent, on the outlay. He was glad to say that the Milford Docks were making excellent progress, but it was not likely that they would be opened until early next year. When those docks were opened there was no doubt this undertaking would benefit. The general trade of the country was improving, and there was especially consider- able activity in the steel-rail trade, and the pro- gress, though slow, was very satisfactory. With improving trade, be had no doubt that this com- pany would share in the prosperity of other and more important undertakings. He moved the adoption of the report and accounts.—Mr Laurie seconded the motion, which was carried, and a dividend of 2¡ per cent. per annum on the first preference stock of the company was declared, which will leave a balance of B81 14s 8d to be carried forward.

THE SAD DROWNING CASE AT OGMORE. RECOVERY OF THE BODY. The body of the young man namsd Thomas Jones, who was drowned 011 Monday eveuing, was recovered at an eariy hour ou Tuesday morning by Mr John, farmer. It appears that a very heavy ground swell was running on the evening of the sad occur- rence, and that the deceased, who could not swim, was carried beyond his depth,and with a despairing cry sank beneath the waves. Mrs B. Evans, of Swansea, who is staying at Tuskar House, was bathing on the ladies side, and on hearing the distressing shriek of poor Jones, at once left the water, procured a long rope, which was attached to the waist of Mr Bowley, of Bristol, who swam out in the hope of rescuing the drowning man. Being unable to find Jones's whereabouts, he gallantly detached the rope from his body, and swam further out at much risk, in what proved a vain search. No trace of the body was discovered until next morning, when it was found on the beach, near where deceased had gone to bathe.

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CUTTING THE SOD OF ROATH PARK. TO-DAYS PROCEEDINGS. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. The inauguration of an auspicious day for Car- diff will commence as eariy as eight o'olock this morning, when the members of the local trade and friendly societies are to assemble in Cardiff Arms Park for the purpose of subsequently taking part in the ceremony of opening the new Roath Dock and cutting the first sod of Rjath Park. Should the weather prove favourable-of which at the time of writing there was every prospect- the celebrations will no doubt be made the occasion of general holiday-making. The town last night wore somewhat of a festive appearance, flags flying from many windows in the principal streets, whilst gay-coloured buuting was occasion- ally brought into use upon house fronts. The front of the Town-hall had a very neat appearance. On each of the large columns there was a beautifully painted shield, fitted up with a trophy of flags, and bearing the arms of the Prince of Wales, Lord Bute, the Earl of Dumfries, and of the borough. The balconies were covered with blue drapery,with gold fringe. The centre balcony bore the arms of the borough worked in satin, The Royal Hotel also looked very gay..Over the centre balcony was a very large shield bearing the royal arms. On either side there hung a shield neatly trophied, and bearing the arms of the Earl of Dumfries and the Red Dragon. Above these were a large number of flags of various nations, as representing the foreign trade of the port. These decorations were carried out by the well-known firm, Messrs Richardson and Co., St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A meeting of the friendly societies committee was held last night at the Town-hall, when there were present Messrs G. H. Hutchinson (chair- man), J. A. Jenkins (vice-chairman), Loyns (secretary), and Kemmis (treasurer), with the following members of the committee:—Messrs J. A. Yorke, W. Dyke, E. Colbert, R. Palser, E. Gibbon, Wm. Whittock, and Wm. Clements. It was decided that Mr W. J. A. Jenkins, P.D.C.R., should tbe marshal of the procession. The friendly societies, it should be pointed out, are to bead the procession, which is to form in the Cardiff Arms Park at eight, and amalgamate :with the corporation near the Angel Hotel later on. The order of the procession will then be:- FRIENDLY SOCIETIES Foresters, Druids, Hibernians, Shepherds, Rechabitep, Conservative Friendly Society, Bristol and South Wales Labourers'Union, Philanthropies, Ivorites, Grand United, and Oddfellows. THE POLICE BAND, THE FIRE BRIGADE, 1 THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION. THE TRADES' SOCIETIES Carpenters and joiners, plumbers, boiler-makers, shipwrights, masons, tailors, engineers, plasterers, iron moulders, typographical association, harness makers, butchers. The friendly societies, at the meeting referred to, adopted the following route, which will be followed by the other sections of the procession:— Castle-street, High-street, St. Mary-street, Cus- tom House-street, Bute-road, to Roath Dock. After the ceremony of opening the dock the trades' and friendly societies will proceed to Cathays Park by the following route:—Moor- road, Windsor-road, Gaol-lane, Queen-street, and Park-place. The luncheon in Cathays Park being over, a movement will be made to Roath Park through the following thoroughfares Rich- mond-road, Albany-road, and Roath-road. It is requested that members of the societies taking part in the demonstration will not leave Cathays Park till the procession has been re- formed. The friendly societies will be accom- panied by the following bands:—The Militia, the Penarth Artillery, the Hibernians, the Cardiff Artillery, and the band of the 2tid Glamorgan Volunteers. The lever which the Earl of Dumfries is to use for the purpose of setting the machinery in motion, and thus opening the dock, is of the ordinary shape employed by dock gatemen. The appliance, however, which has been supplied by Mr Spiridion, of Cardiff, is of steel, with a solid silver handle, which latter is ornamented with an earl's coronet in full relief. The following table shows the times at which the various events will take place 8 a.m.—Trades and Friendly Societies assemble in Car- diff Arms Park. 8.45 a.ni.—Members of the Corporation meet at the Town-hall. 9 a.m.-Processions start from Cardiff Arms Park and back of Town-hall, joining at the Angel and pro- ceeding to the dock. 9 a.m.—Tender leaves Pier-head with passengers for the steamship Ninian Stuart, which is to be the first steamer to enter the Roath Dock. 10.15 a.m.-Paisenger steamers leave the Pier-head to convey the general public to the dock to witness opening ceremony. 10.30 &m.-Farl of Dumfries opens the new dock. Noon.—Members of the Corporation proceed to the Drill-hall, and Trades and Friendly Societies to the Cathays Park. 1 30 p.m.—Banquet at the Drill-hall and luncheon in Cathays Park. 2.30 p.m.—Trades and Friendly Societies proceed to the site of the Hoath Public Park. 3.30 p.m.—Members of the Corporation drive to Roath Park. 4 0 p.m. -Marchioness of Bute cuts first sod of new Park. 9.30 p.m.—Mayor's Reception and Ball at the Park-hall. ARRIVAL OF SIR E. J. REED, M.P. Sir E. J. Reed, M.P., arrived in Cardiff on Tuesday night for the purpose of taking part in the proceedings. It is expected that in the course of the latter ceremony, the hon. gentleman will deliver an address.

TREDEGAR LOCAL BOARD, A special meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening, to consider a communication from Mr J. W. Cross (the general manager of the London and Provincial Bank), relative to the overdraft of the board at the bank. There were present—Messrs William Davies (chairman), C. Widdowson, W. H. Williams, W. Holmes, David Price, and J. A. Shepird f(clerk).-The Clerlc said I hat, on the 17th instant, Mr Boswell informed him that be could not pay two cheques for 2588 9s Id and £ 898 3s 0d, water And gas accounts without the sanction of his directors. There was a balance against the board at the last meeting of £ 283 18* 2d. The cheques drawn amounted to £ 1,796 6s 9J. He had received a letter from the general manager, in reply to their request for an over- draft of £2,080, that they would do so upon the board agreeing to pay five per cent. in that case the salary of Elo per annum paid to the treasurer would not be paid. After a lengthy discussion, in which all the members took part, Mr W. H. Williams proposed that the resolution fixing the salary of the treasurer at 210 be rescinded, Mr C. Widdowson seconded, and it was agreed to. Mr D. Price did not tte.- Mr W. H. Williams moved, and the Chairman seconded, that 5 per cent. be paid on overdrawn accounts. This was agreed to.—The Chairman then referred to a paragraph which had appeared in the Western Mail that day, and which he con sidered to be an unjust reflection upon the board. Might he ask the reporter of that paper whether he had written the paragraph ?—The reporter, in reply, declined to say whether he had done so or not. The Chairman said who- ever wrote it had stated what was not true. Their cheques had not been dishonoured, Mr W. H. Williams thought it was a matter that should be taken notice of- they ought to be writ- ten to for an explanation. The chairman moved a resolution to that effect. Their bankers were only asking them to do what other boards were required to do. Mr W. H. Williams seconded the resolution, and it was agreed to.

SWANSEA. RURAIr SANITARY AUTHORITY.—At the monthly meeting of the Swansea Rural Sanitary Authority, on Tuesday (Mr H. B. Dillwyn presiding), it was r6bol ved to increase the salary of the surveyor (Mr John Thomas) from £150 to £ 180.—Mr W. J. Lewis, referring to the action of the corporation at the last meeting, moved that it was unnecessaiy to extend the borough bouudary.—The clerk was in- structed to forward a copy of this resolution to the corporation, as a committee meets to-day (Wednesday) to discuss this question.—The medical officer of health reported two cases of typhoid fever at Morriston, one of which was that of a servant girl who had been ia service at Walte'r!s-ro;>d, Swansea. PRESENTATION FOK BBAVKRY.—At the police- court, on Tuesday, Mr J. C. Fowlor (stipendiary) presented a lad of 13, named Wm. Parry Williams, son of the Rev W. P. Williams, Non- conformist minister, with a testimonial from the Royal Humane Society, in recognition of his having saved the life of a boy, eight years of age, in the canal at Laudore. Williairs was a good swimmer, and he exerted himself at the right moment just before the other lad became ex- hausted.—The Stipendiary said that the readiness Williams had shown in the performance of his duty was a good omen of manly conduct in the future. He impressed upon all boys and girls the importance of learning to swim at an early age. The little boy, who was acsompanied by his father, loft the court amid hearty applause. THKPT FROM A PHOTOGRAPHIC STCDIO.—At the borough police-court, on Tuesday—before the Stipendiary (Mr J. C. Fowler), Messrs T. Phillips, T. Hall, and Dd. Jones—Augustus Badgers, labourer, Merthyr, was charged with stealing two photographs and frames, and David Williams, a collier, hailing from the same place, was charged with stealing one photograph and fra.me from a passage in the studio of Mr Thomas Hodson, 208, High-street. P.C. Ferguson, shortly after the theft, arrested prisoners in the street, and found the pictures in their possession. They were fined 40s and costs, or one month's imprisonment. FALSE PRKTENCKS.—Letitia Bartlett, a dress- maker, living at 27, Henry-street, Neath, was charged with obtaining two corsets by false pre- tences from Thomas Jones, draper, Alexandra- road, Swansea. The false pretence alleged was that prisoner stated she was in the employ of Mrs Lewis, of Hafod, who wanted some corsets on approbation. Four were given her, and prisoner appeared to have returned two by a lad whom she met at Landore, and gave instructions to tell the prose- cutor that Mrs Lewis would call on Monday and pay for the rest.—Mrs Hannah Lewis was called, aud proved the prisoner was a stranger to her.— Detective Griffiths apprehended prisoner near her father's house.whon she would notadmither guilt, but cried.—She was committed to the quarter sessions for trial. PORTRAITS OF MR AND MRS GLADSTONE.— Mr J. Harrison Goldie has been favoured by Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Lord Aberdre and others with a sitting while at Singleton, aud now has on sale copies at 6d, Is, 2s, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d each, post free.—J Harrison Goldie, Studios. Temple-street. 1070 AT MR CHAPMAN'S STUDIO, the best Photo- graphs are taken on the most moderate terms. ION

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PORTHCAWL. VISITORS TO PORTHCAWL who appreciate cleanli- ness, good cooking, and moderate charges should pationise Comley's Kestaurant and Temperance Hotel, close to station and beach; bread, buns, and pastry made daily on the premise* meat and fruit pies for families. < £ c., &c. Special terms to schools and pic-nic parties. bOS3 PORTHCAWL HOTEL.—The Great Western Rail way Company are issuing Cheap Daily Return Tickets, and on every Friday and Saturday tickets are return- able on Mondays. Visitors to this favourite seaside resort will find every accommodation at the Porthcawl Hotel. Table d'Hote Daily. Luncheon Bars. Special terms for Picnics and Parties. Extensive stabling accommodation: saddle horses, pony carriages, wasonettes, dog carts, gigs, phaetons grooms in at- tendance. 5894

TENBY. TENBY CYCLlt CLUB THIRD ANNUAL SPORTS.— Numerous entries. Amongst certain starters Ralph Temple, champion all-round bicyclist of the world; W. M. Woodside, champion bicyclist of America Wm. Snook. champion rnnner of the world; N, Cox, Powell, J. R. Thomas, &.c.. &c. To-day, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Admissiontd. Excursions from all parts of Walel. George E. J. Ace, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, Teaby Cyclist Club. bUm

MILFORD HAVEN. APPOINTMENT OF POSTMASTBB. — Mr Henry Edwards, buildar, has been appointed postmaster iu the place of the late Mr W. Garrett. ACCIDENT.—Another accident occurred at the docks on Tuesday, a man being crushed between the buffers of the- tip waggons. His life is despaired of.

TREDEGAR. JUVENILIS IRON STEALERS.—At the poliee-court en Tuesday, Sarah Rees (II) and William Downes, aged 9, charged with stealing about 201bs. of iron, the property of Mr D. Powell, at Beaufort, on the 19th inst., were fined 5s each. HARBOURING THE POLICE.—George Davies. beerhouse-keeper, Brierly Hill, Ebbw Vale, was charged with harbouring P.C. Williams upon his licensed premises whilst he should have been on duty.—Mr J. A. Shephard defended.—P.S. Kendal he went on Tuesday last to the defendant's house about 3 p.m., and saw P.C. Williams standing near the cellar door. When be saw the witness the constable walked away. Wit- ness called bim back and spoke to him, and the defendant said the constable had only just come in. In answer to the bench the witness said that the constable had been drinking, but was not much out of the way." He refused to accompany witness to the police-station, and he left him there. The constable had since been dismissed from the force.— Cross-examined by Mr Shephard. the sergeant said Davies did not conceal the fact that the con- stable was there.—P.C. Biston corroborated, and said he heard defendant ask the constable to leave the house.—For the defence ex-P.C. Williams said that he saw the yard doors open and he went in. Neither Davies nor Mrs Davies saw him uutil the moment Sergeant Kendal came there.— Defendant said he requested the constable to leave, but did not insist upon having him turned out.—The bench dismissed the case, but ordered defendant to pay the costs, 9 M. A DESPERATE FELLOW.—George Jones, of Tredegar, a labourer, was charged with wounding Eilen Dayley, at Tredegar. Prosecutrix, who was in a very weak state, said she was in the house, and asked the prisoner, who was in bed, to light the fire. He got up in a great rage, and struck her down. He then got a three-legged stool (produced).—Prisoner (in a loud tone) Don't tell your —— lies here.—The bench told prisoner to desist using such language there.— Prosecutrix, continuing, said that the prisoner struck her a frightful blow on the head, causing a severe wound.—Prisoner again broke out with, Don't tall lie's here."—He was then remanded for a week.

MAESYCWMMER. THE BRASS BAND. — On Monday evening a meeting was held for the purpose of considering a proposal to hold a fete and gala for the benefit of the village brass band. Mr R, Chave took the chair, and it was decided to hold a fete and gala on Monday, the 19th proximo, to assist the band in their expenses during the coming winter, and to provide a supply of music. A list of good prizes for galloway and pony races will be arranged for. the several events to take place on land kindly lent by Mr John Jenkins, Gellideg Farm. Lord Tredegar, Colonel F. C. Morgan, M.P., and other gentlemen wrote letters promising their patronage and support.

PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. William Yorweth and Thomas Thomas, trading as Yorweth and Thomas. at Pentre and Tonypandy, lihondda Valley, Glamorgan, saddlers and leather merchants, so far as regards William Yorweth. RECEIVING ORDERS. Thomas Coker, Castle-street, formerly of Walton, both Brecon, butcher. Barnett Kinlt. lately trading a B. and A. King, now trading as B. King and Co.. Commercial-street, lately trading with A. KUIR, residing at Victoria-place, both Newport, 1\1011., general shopkeeper. Joseph Richards, Auckland ViiUs, Maindee, in the parish of Christhurch, Monmouthshire, engineer^ and COmm¡8Stn Hellt. Henry Abbott. trading as the Glamorganshire Rubber Company, High-street and Rosehill-terrace, Swansea. indiarubber merchant. Tho 1. as Daniel George, Welcome-lane, Swansea, painter and house decorator. FIRST MEETINGS AND DATE OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. John Jones, Neath, commission agent. First meeting August SOtb, noon, Cattle Hotel, Neath. Public examination October 4th, 10.30. Town-hall. Neath. Henry Abbott, trading as Glamorganshire Rubber Company, Swansea, indiarubber merchant. First meeting-, August 3isc, 3.0 p.m.. Official Receiver's, Swansea public examination October 27th, 11.0 3..m" Town-hall, Swansea. Thomas D. George. Swansea, house decorator. First meeting August 3lst, 11 0 a.m., Official Receiver's. Swansea public examination Oetober 27th, 11.(1 a"m" Town-hall, Swansea. John Jone. Glnnrafon, in Nantcwnlle, Cardiganshire, labourer. First meetiog September 1st, 2,30 p.m" Lion Hotel, Aberystwith public examination Sep- tember 16th, noon, Guildhall, Carmarthen. Aaron King, Bute-street, Cardiff, lately trading with Baruett King as B. & A. King, at Caroline-street. Cardiff, and Commercial-street, Newport, and lately residing at Nelson-terrace, Cardiff, hardware and general dealer, lately furniture dealer and picture irame maker. First meeting. Septemoor 2nd, at nOOll, attheOfticial Receiver's, Cardiff. Public examination, October 7th, at 10.30 a. UJ., at the Town Hall, Cardiff. Joseph Johns, of St. Lythan's, near Cardiff, late Neath, clerk in holy orders. First meeting, September 2nd. at 2.30 p.m.. at the Official Receiver's, Cardiff. Public pxamination, October 7, at 10,3) a.m., at the Town Hall, Cardiff. John Morgan, Clive-street, Grana;etown, Cardiff, mason and builder. First meeting, September 2nd, at 11, at the Official Receiver's. Cardiff; public examina- tion. October 7th, at 10.30 a.m at the Town-hall. Cardiff. Walter H. Hughes, separate estate, late Blaenavon, Mon., now Newport, Mon., and Brynmawr, Breck- nockshire, outfitter, trading with Henry James Gwiilim as Hughes and Gwillim; first and final dividend, 78 61 in the pound, payable August 31st, at Tredegar-place, Newport, Mon. Elizabeth M. Turner, Newport, Mon., cabinet-maker ana upholsterer; dtvidend, in the pound payable at the sam < time and place. Jotieph Johns, of Ht. Lythan's, near Cardiff, lately Melincrythan, Neath, clerk in holy orders. Jobn Jones, of Glanrafon, Nantcwnlle, Cardigan, labourer. ) Thomas Coker. 20, Castle-street, formerly 37, the Watton, Brecon, butcher. John Jones, 95, Briton Ferry-road, Neath, commission agent. Morris Williams Lloyd Owen, of High-street, Haver- fOrØw8st. David Thomas, 1, Church-road, Ton, Ystrad, Glamor- gan, boot and shoe maker. ADJUDICATIONS. Thomas Daniel George, Welcome-lane, Swansea, painter and house decorator. Alfred L. Richards, now of 74. Southampton-row, Bloowisbury, Middlesex, lately 59. Amwell-street, Middlesex, and previously ar Swansea, and trading in partnership with John P. Jenkins, as the Llan- samlet hngineering Company, at Llansamlet, Glamor- ganshire, iroufounder and engineer.

IRON TRADE LOSSES. At the examination, on Tuesday, at Coventry, 'of Mrs Elizabeth Dawes, of that oity, who has carried on a very extensive iron business in South Staffordshire and at Frodingham, Lincolnshire, and whose liabilities amount to about £150,000, the bankrupt ascribed her failure to severe com- petition and depreciation of property. Bar iron, she said, bad been sold at Liverpool at jS4 15 per ton, whereas it cost £1 a ton more to make. She did not consider herself insolvent. A gentleman acquainted with South Staffordshire present at the meeting said the iron trade certainly looked better than it had for some time.

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DEATH OF MR MARTIN SCALE, OF NEATH. We have to announce the death of Mr Martin Scale, solicitor, of Neath, which occurred early on Tuesday morning. He first complained of being unwell about a week ago, and upon being visited by Dr Ryding it was found that he was suffering from typhoid fever, which was followed by congestion of the lungs. Mr Scale was 53 years of age and unmarried. During his illness he was attended by Dr Ryding, Neath, and Dr Griffiths, Swansea, both of whom were most assiduous in their attention to the deceased. Mr W. H. David, soiieitor, one of the debeaseu's managing clerks, remained with him to the last. He passed quietly away, after bidding Mr David au affectionate farewell. The unexpected news of his death was received with regret. Mr Scale was horn in the neighbourhood of Milford Haven in 1834-, his father, Mr Richard Scale, being a large and highly respectable farmer. The deceased gentleman came to Neath in 1861 as managing clerk to the late Mr Randall. By close attention to business he won Mr Randall's esteem and regard, and when the latter died in 1874 Mr Scale succeeded to his extensive practice, retain- ing all his late principal's clients, who were amongst the most influential and wealthy in Wales. The confidence which he then inspired was retained until his death, and it is alleged that he never lost a client. As under-sheriff tor a period of nine years, he gave the greatest satisfaction both to the different high- sheriffs and the judges at the various assizes, being several times highly com- plimented upon the assiduity and efficiency with which he discharged his duties. Although very re- served and retiring in his disposition, the deceased did a great deal of good, and assisted many of his needy townspeople in a quiet and unostentatious manner, and it is only since his death that a few instances of his kindness have come to light. He never took an interest in political affairs, and very few people know what ins political proclivities were. Beyond the requirements of his profession he never took any part in public matters, although he might have held the highest positions in the town if he bad so chosen. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. The business will be carried on by his brother, Mr Gilbert Francis Scale, who has been associated with the late Mr Scale throughout. The funeral will be a public one, and will take place on Thursday, starting from the residence, of the deceased, Orchard-street, for Llantwit Cemetery at three o'clock.

YSTALYFERA. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL. — The annual tea meeting in connection with the above chapel was held on Thursday last, and was largely attended. Subsequently a musical entertainment was given by the choir, assisted by a party of friends from the Wern Chapel.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. ON WEDNESDAY, the 24th, pony races, trotting match, and athletic sports will take place, commencing at 1 p.m. Illumination of the lake and fireworks by James Pain of London, at 7.45 p.m. The illuminations and fireworks will be continued on Thursday and Friday, the 26th and 26t,h. A regatta and other amuse- ments will also take place on Friday. Bands will he in attendauce. Special trains returning; after illumina- tions to Llanwrtyd and Llandrindod Wells. 6136

LLANWRTYD WELLS. THE THIRD ANNUAL SHOW takes place fÍn August 2bth. Flowers, fmit. vegetables, cage biris, dairy .produce, and industrial exhibition athletic sports, pony races, and other amusements.

CARDIGAN. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of this board, held on Monday afternoon, Mr J. H. Mile-, The Priory, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy which had occurred through the death of Alderman Davies. A vote of condolence with the family of Mr Davies was unanimously passed, and the clerk requested to forward the same to Mrs Davies. It was reported that the boys' department had passed at the recent examination at the rate of 90 per cent., and the girls' 88 per cent.

ABERDARE. PRECOCIOUS YOUTHS.—At the police-court on Tuesday-bp.fore tho deputy stipendiary and Messrs R. H. Rhys, D. E. Williams, and O. P. Davies—two young men named William Havard and Joseph Owen were each fined 10s and costs for stealing apples, the property of Sir George Elliot, Aberaman House. ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING. — All existing certificates were ronewea, publicans against whom proceedings had been taken during the year being cautioned as to their future conduct. Applications tor new licences were iordered to stand over to the adjourned session, which is fixed for the 20th September.

PONTYPRIDD. EVERY description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks carefully examined and repaired at Tainsh Bros., 5, High-street, Cardiff. 1097

NEWPORT. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Central dis- trict—No. of patients during the week ending Augu&t 20tb, 352 No. of visits paid to patients, No. of patients in the Infirmary, 41 Physi- cian, Dr. Davies; Surgeon, Mr Brewer.—W. BASSETT, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., London, House Surgeon. Gifts of old linen will be thankfully received by the matron.— Northern district—No. of patients, 19; No. of visits paid, 35.-H. R. HUDSON, Visiting Surgeon.

BLAINA. FOOTBALL CLUB.—At a general meeting of the Blaina Rovers' 2nd XV. the following officers were elected :—Captain, S. Jones; vice-onptain, W. Hookey; treasurer, W. Hathaway; secretary, T. Williams, Hope-street.

CARDIFF. W ORKY¥:S OUTING.—The eniplojes of the Cardiff Rope Works (Messrs Joseph 'iliott and Sons), to the number of 25, had their mal treat on Saturday, when they were conveyed brakes provided bv Messrs S. Andrews andSou to Cwmbran, llere dinner was provided, at. a very enjoyable day spent. I THE OPENING OF ROATH DOCK.—At "ardifl police-court, mi Tuesday—before Dr H. J.'«ine and Messrs Ptter Price and G. Bird—Mr lare, manager of tiie Park Hotel, applied to all extension of his license ou Wednesday next -om eleven o'clock in the evening until three o'ock on Thursday morning. The application as on Thursday morning. The application as granted. PREVARICATING THIEVES.—At the police-cou onTuesday—beforaDrPaine, Mr P. Price, and if G. Bird—William Harris (21) and John Smit (27) were charged with stealing two pairs of boots value 26s, from N". 4, Clitton-street, the property of George Day, on the 22ud instant.—The two prisoners were met walking along the side of the West Dock by Bute Dock Constable Evaiie. They appeared to have something liiddeu in their coats and he accordingly stopped them and asked them what they were concealing. Each prisoner produced a pair of boots and attempted to give a satisfactory explanation. The circumstances were so suspicious, however, that Evans arrested them both, and subsequent inquiries proved that the boots had be;n stolen.— The prisoners were each sentenced to a month's bard labour, t INJURING A MAN FOR FUN." — Thomas Damez (35) was charged with being disorderly and with assaulting Wiliiam Stephens, a labourer, on the head with a stone in Castle-road on the 22n1 inst.—The prosecutor saw the prisoner throwing stones at some children. Before he could interfere prisoner hurled a large stone at him, which lighted on his head, severely injuring him.—Prisoner said that he "did it just for fun/ —The magistrates determined to give additional point to the joke by sending him to gaol for one month. PARTRIDGE SHOOTING. — Sporbauen wanting guns, cartridges, or shooting tackle, will find 1". Page Wood nnd Co., gun makers, Castle-street, Cardiff, tn best Spccialite, .>ur cartridges. 593j RAGLAN CASTLE. — WARDEN'S LAST GREAT FETE, Thursday evening, September 1st. Castie beau- tifully illuminated. Soienilid band. Special late train to Cardiff. &c. See railway bills. 6105 MR GLADSTONE'S VISIT TO S. WALES.—By 1 special permission, Mi Chapman has obtained soma t excellent croups of the assembly at Singleton, some of ]| which are r.ow on view at the Queen-street Arcade Studio. 1257 GREAT CLEARANCE SALE. — Perambulators and Bassinettes, Bedsteads aud Bedding at Lowest Prices. —Perkins Bros. & Co., Ironmongers, St. Mary-st..5443

COWBRIDGE. INQUEST.—Mr H. Ll. Grover, deputy-coroner, f held an enquiry at the Barley Mow Inn, Penlline, touching the death of Jano Thomas, age i 45, housekeeper to Mr David Jenkins, Tyfru Farm, who died very suddenly on the road while fetching water, on the 19th inst. The jury returned a verdict of Death from natural causes." EVERY description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks carefully examined and repaired at Taiash Bros., 6, High-street, Cardiff. 1098

RHYMNEY. NEWTOWN MISSION CHURCH.—On Monday the -R annual tea party of the Newtown and Pontywaun Mission Churches was held at Newtown. Headed by the Poutlottyn brass band, about 150 children marched in procession through the village, and nearly 300 sat down to tea. Amongst those pre- sent were the Revs J. L. Meredith, rector of Gellegaer T. Jesse Jones, vicar of Pontlottyu and L. M. Williams, vicar of Beaufort.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. RIFLE COMPETITION AT LLANDILO. The annual riflo competition of the Llandilo Company of the 1st Pembroke Rifle Volunteers took place at the Dynevor range on Monday last. Amongst those on the ground were Viscount Emlyn, the Hon. Hugh Campbell, Lord and Lady Dynevor, General Sir James Hills-.Tohnes, K.C.B., &,c. The weather was line, but the shooting was not on the whole of a very high order. The principal scores in the concluded Contests were the following — LADIES'PRIZK of B5. Seven shots at 200 yards.— Hon. Mem. J L Thomas. 30; Prvt. T Jones (1), 30; Q.M.S. 0 Richards, 29; Prvt. Owen Thomas, 29; Prvt. S Phillips, 28; Corpl. J Lewis, 28 Hon. mem. R S Lewis, ;8. OFFICERS^ PRIZE of £ 13—Seven shots at 600 ya.rds.- Bon. Mem. J L Thomas, 29; Hon. Mem. It S Lewis, 29 Serge. G Jenkins. 26 Coipl Evan Evans, 25 Lieut. T G Williams, 25 Hon. Mem. the Hon. Hugh Campbell, 24 Selt. Tompkins, 24 Prvt. T Evans, 21 Prvt. J AValters, 22; Hon. Mem. Viscount Emlyn, 2l. TRADESMEN'S PRIZES.—Seven snots at 200 yards.— Consisting of a variety of articles Riven by the trades- men of the town-Hon. Mem. R S Lewis, 31 Lieut. T G Williams, 31 Q.M.S. Owen Kichards, 3,) Sert. Tompkins, 30 Prvt. S Thonus, 29 Prvt. J H Jones. 29 Hon. Mem. J L Thomas, 28. GENTLEMEN'S PKIZR of £ 13.—Seven shots at 500 yards—Lieut. T G Williams, 29 isergt. Tompkins, 28 tfergt. G Jenkins, 28 Q. M.S. Owen Richards. 27 Serge. Wood row, 26.

LANGWORTHYS APOLOGY. HE PAYS THE DAMAGES AND HIS BANKRUPTCY IS ANNULLED. In the London Bankruptcy Court, on Tuesday— before Mr Registrar Linklater — application was beard for annulment of the bankruptcy of Mr E. Martin Langworthy, who appeared in court, together with Mrs Langworthy, sen., bis mother, and Miss Langworthy, his sister. Mr Brandon represented tbe bankrupt. Mr Henry Kimber, representing two of the creditors, took a preliminary objection that the bankrupt had not purged his contempt by affidavit in writing.—The Registrar said be bad drawn up a form of submission and apology interms, wh ch lie proceeded to read to the court. This document was then handed to the bankrupt, who signed it. The bearing of the applicant was then proceeded with. The only opposition was made 011 behalf of two men, who claimed damages for wrongful dismissal, and the bankrupt agreed to pay £200 into court, pending settlement. Mr Langwoithy's application was supported by Mrs Langworthy, inn., who stated that £20,000 had been paid her tree of costs, while the bank- rupt's mother entered into a bond for the payment of j3500 yearly to the child. Mr Brandon stated the terms of settlement of the suit in which the bankrupt bad been engaged, and said the agree- tnent had been duly carried out. The question was now, whether the registrar would close the bankruptcy upon security being given for the two disputed claims. The Rsgistrar finally ordered that the adjudication be annulled, the bankrupt paying into court the amount of the disputed claims. The proceedings then closed.

LETTER FROM SIR E. J. REED TO THE HOME SECRETARY. Sir Edward Reed has addressed the following communication to the Home Secretary in forward- ing him a petition from Cardiff and district. Aug. 23, 18S7. Be Miriam Jones (a convict). Sir,—I beg leave to submit for your generons consideration the enclosed petition from Cardiff, concerning the unfortunate girl, Miriam Jones, and praying for either remission ot substantial mitigation of the sentence passed upon her. It was my intention to have sought an interview for the purpose of presenting this petition to you in person, in order that I might point out how great a weight of public feeling in Cardiff is represented by the signatures to the petition. Having, however, to proceed to Cardiff to-day before I could hope for an interview, I beg leave to bespeak by this letter your very favour- able attention to the petition. The repeated questions with which you have already been troubled in the House of Commons on this subject will have partially disclosed the state of feeling in Wales respecting it, but I should be wanting in my duty alike to yourself and my constituents it I failed to say that, in common with multitudes of others in Wales, they will most anxiously await your decision. The petition itself states so clearly the grounds upon which we have presumed to lay the matter before you that I need not seek to add to them, but I would most respectfully ask you to believe that the long imprisonment of this young woman, or girl, who, although she undoubtedly sinned, bad been much sinned against, and made to suffer prior to the act for which she is being so severely punished, is regarded with much revulsion of feeling through- out South Wales. The remission or large miti- gation of her punishment would go far to make the Welsh people feel that justice has, in her case, been very properly and considerately tempered by mercy.—Commending the matter to your generous consideration, I am, sir, your obedient servant, E. J. REED.

SERIOUS DISTRESS AMONG DIS- CHARGED WORKMEN. At the Admiralty Office on Tuesday, Sir John Gorst introduced a deputation from the local authorities of Chalborn and Chillingham with reference to the present distress caused by the discharge of dockyard workmen. Lord George Hamilton, replying to the deputation, said they had at present about 21,000 workmen, and it was intended to reduce the number to about 18,000 with the object of giving constant employment to that number. Their object was b bring the Government dockyards up to the same state of efficiency as private yards, and if it had not been for lax administration in past years, the step they bad now taken would not have been neces- sary. He could not hold out any hope of recon- sidering their decision, but he would be glad to receive any practical suggestion for relieving the temporary distress which had been caused by their action. Sir John Gorst and Sir John Puleston both promised to make suggestions as indicated,

PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. A special meeting of the Pembroke Dock Chamber of Trade was held on Tuesday morning, Mr Arthur Trayler (president) in the chair, when it was decided to wire Admiral Mayne (the borough member) as to the result of the deputa- tion proposed to wait on the Admiralty on Tuesday rolative to the discharge of workmen in Chatham Dockyard, and ask him to arrange with the Admiralty to meet a deputation from this neighbourhood. In case their lordships comply with this wish, the following have been suggested to form a deputation -Admiral Mavne, C.B., M.P., Mr W. Davies, M.P., Lord Kensington, Colonel Saurin, Sir Thomas Meyrick, Mr H. G. Allen, Q.C., Sir C. E. G. Philipps, Sir Owen Scourfield, Earl Cawdor, Sir Daniel Gooch, and Mr D. Hughes Brown. It was pointed out that the neighbour- hood only desired that the original sum granted in the estimates should be retained for Pembroke Dockyard, and not sent elsewhere, as was under- stood to be the case by the proposed removal of the cruiser Aurora some months before the time set down in the original estimates. In addition to the deputation, it was also suggested that memorials be sent to the Admiralty from the corporation, Pembrokeshire Benefit Building Society, and Chamber of Trade.

PEMBROKE AND TENBY RAILWAY. The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the above railway company was held !on Tuesday at the offices of the company, 22, Conduit-place, Spring-street, Paddington, the chair being occu- pied by Mr Smedley, in the unavoidable absence of the chairman, Mr John James Barrow. A summary of the report and statement of accounts has already appeared in our columns. The receipts for the past half-year amounted to 212,261 13s 7d, or an increase of 2760 11s 5d, whilst in the expen- diture there had been a decrease of £ 494 16s 4d, the nett amount available tor dividend being L2,453 lis 7d, as compared with JB969 10s 31 last year.—The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, after stating that be much regretted the absence of the chairman of the company, who was unable to attend, went on to say that the working ot the undertaking during the past half-year bad shown a greatly improved condition of affairs. The receipts, as compared with the corresponding Eeriod, showed an increase of L760, whilst there had been a diminution in expenditure of £494. The fact really was that the company were now beginning to realise the benetit of the increased cost of renewals which they had had to contend with during the last few years in order to place the line in a substantial and permanent condition. The directors were glad also to be in a position to recommend a dividend at the rate of 2 per cent per annum on the preference shares, carrying forward 2337 to the next account. The traffic during the last half-year had received a stimulus via the Severn Tunnel, although at present it was premature to gauge what the benefit to them would ultimately be. The company were fully alive to the prospective as well as present interests of the shareholders, and were with that view erecting new stations at Saundersfoot and Kilgetty. (Hear, hear.) The motion, having been seconded by Mr William Waveli, was unanimously carried, as also was one approving of the dividend, and the retiring directors, Mr J. B. Barrow and MrC. S. Williams, having been duly elected, a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

THE HEALTH OF CARDIFF. The return of the Registrar-General for the week ending Saturday last, Aug. 20, shows that in the borough of Cardiff the number of births registered in the last week was 88, as compared with 93 and 74 in the two preceding. These 88 births comprised 51 boys and 37 girls, and corres- ponded to an annual rate of 44'0 per 1,000 of the population, estimated to have been in the middle of this year 104,580. There was again a further increase in the mortality in the last week, for the deaths amounted to 52. and these were preceded by 40, 35, 33, and 30 in the pre- vious four. These 52 deaths realised a rate of 25'9 per 1,000. It was a high one, for it was 2'6 above that of the 28 great towns of England and Wales. There were as many as 17 of them with a smaller one. Bristol was one of these.but its death rate of 25'4 was only 0'5 under that of Cardiff. The 52 deaths in the latter included 29 males and 23 females, and ot the total as many as 24 of them were those of infants under one year, whilst there were only 8 of adults of 60 years and upwards. There were 18 deaths from the principal zymo- tics, equal to a rate of 9'0. They included 13 of diarrhoea, 2 each of whooping cough and fever, and one of measles. There was 1 death from violence, inquests were held on 3 bodies, and 7 persons died in the public institutions of Cardiff. The rates of mortality in the several towns, arranged in order from the lowest, were as follows Derby I5"0 Bolton 2V6 Norwich In'9 Newcastle-on-Tyn« 25'2 Halifax 17'1 Bristol 25*4 Leicester 18-2 Cardiff 25 9 Nottingham 20'9 Plymouth 26-4 London 21'2 Liverpool 267 Huddersfield 21'4 Oldham 26-8 Leeds 21*5 Hull 2716 Sheffield 21-8 Portsmouth 284 Wolverhampton 232 Brighton 287 Bradford 237 Birkenhead 23'9 Birmingham 24-5 Preston 301 Sunderland 24'5 Blackburn 3C"3 Salford 24 "6 1 inianchester 33'5