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HUMOURED ILLNESS OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR. [CENTRAL NEWS TELKGpAM.J BERLIN, Tuesday Afternoon.—Some uneasiness has b«eu caused here by the announcement that the Emperor William has been advised by his Physicians to keep his rooms for a few days, Uriop his recent hunting in the Letzlingen strict his Majesty exerted and exposed himself his usual reckless manner, and caught a chill. hIli is officially described as a slight cold, and it lIlay not be auytiiiug worse, bat relnembrance of the curious retioence observed in the earlier stages the illness of the late Emperor William and of the Emperor Frederick will explain the popular Easiness now.

II THE NEW RUSSIAN LOAN. [REUTEB'S TELEGRAM.] w PETERSBCKG, Tuesday.—The Imperial respecting the new Russian loan is ft01«ulKated this morning. It provides for the 15c 8 °f per cent" bouds to the nominal value of ™ million gold roubles to ropurchase bonds of 5 p8r cent, foreign loan of 1877 and redemption of notes issued in 1877 and 1878. The Minister finance will fix the conditions of the exchange. who do not convert wiil receive the amount of bonds with interest op to the of discontinuance.

8-kl) DEATH OF PRESIDENT HERTENSTEIN. bp,A,TH FROM THE EFFECTS OF AN OPERATION. J BECTBR'S TELES RAH. J I1tNE, Tuesday.—M. Hertenstein, president of Swiss Confederation, died this morning from Jr^leots of an operation performed upon him for removal of » corn.

2,000 MINERS ON STRIKE. IREUTER'S TELEGRAM.] Tuesday.—The total number of Itlers on strike in the different coal centres now ee 2,000. The men are quiet, and no turbanoes are reported.

STORM IN THE ATLANTIC IBBUTBK'S TELEGRAM.] A YORK, Tuesday.—The storm on the 5*»»ntic seaboard continues with anab&ted fury. 1061, to shipping is immense.

) HANLAN v. BEACH. [EEUTXR'S TELEGRAM.] BIDNRT, Tuesday.—The sculling match on the J**»matta course for £ 500 a-side between ^»ard Hanlan and Beach has resulted in the ^ory of the Australian oarsman.

| MORE MIRACLES FROM IRELAND. t 4. Londonderry correspondent states that ex. | j. ordinary excitement is being caused throughout | ae?al by what are declared to be miraculona 1 effected by a young priest named Larkin, ■; J*1* arrived from Surrey, England. Large j °*ds follow the priest's steps, and scenes of ] ^°ltement occur such as were associated with the j "took apparitions. Cripples, carried many miles, ] to have been enabled to walk without 'i ^•tance, and sight is reported ,to have been ^red to the blind.

M ANOTHER MURDER IN IRELAND. Kilkenny correspondent telegraphs:— w °W man, named Delaney, waa ^fdered in his house, near Castle- wer, County Kilkenny, on Monday. Par- j~^|ar8 of the crime have not been i^'ved, and the motive is unknown. There have n some arrests in connection with the matter.

HORRIBLE CRUELTY BY A MOTHER. jjAt Portsmouth, on Tnesday, Dinah Stanhope was charged with wilfully neglecting to her two infants with adequate food. The (Jj 8 of the case revealed a horrible state of hgs. The children, who were twins, were kept ta? filthy condition, and fed chiefly on dry ipjj, heaviest weighed only 9^1 bs. It stated that the parents frequently stayed from home for a week at a time, drinkipg II The bench, considering that it was the disgraceful case of neglect they had ever sentenced the woman to six months' bard

NEW YORK PRICES. [REtJTEB'a TELEGRAM.] YOBK, Tuesday.—Money easy. Stocks, ^r aa irreguiar opening, became generally and the market, though dull, closed Cotton, petroleum, and coffee steady. Lard coru easier. Wheat firmer tendency. Flour J ^ut steady. Sugar strong. Tin heavy. firm, but quiet. BONDS AND RAILWAY SHAKES. %VZUNMZNT BONDS AND RAILWAY SHAKES. l (ju. Quotations 4 li OT-27 Nov. 26 g,-Money. U.S. GOT. Bonds „ 2 pc 24 p.c W«°. other Securities 2 pc 24 p c 8J?4anire on London, 60 days' sight, 4.34 £ 4.85 MJU" ^ftble Transfers 4.69 <2r*nge on Paris, 60 days' sight 6.21J flange on Berlin,Ditto. 951 per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 1281 128^ tViT rn Union Telegraph Shares 834 83 Kr^da Southern shares. 624 51^ 2r*dian Pacific 52± b2 (jjjtral of New Jersey 80i 90 £ Pacific Shares 354 is a & North-Western, Ord. iloj logi 5k|go & N. Western Preferred.. 141 141 Milwaukie, and St. Paul 63i 61J "a.re, LacUawana, A Western 137 1364 r & Bio Grande Shares15J 16 is Central Shares 115 115 Shore it Michigan Southern loob 99* aville & Nashville Shares 56, 54i Ran Central Shares tl62 842 Ult, Kansas, and Texas. 12t 12i York Central & Hudson River 108 lo71 Sit7 York, Lake Erie, A Western Z6J, 2oi ll«w Mortgage Bonds loo 99| ^Vork, Ontario A Western,Ord lb 14 J 5^|»ern Pacific, Common. 24j 24j ltthern PlfoCitic, Preferred 54 b7 i Q?«olk & Western Pref. Shares.. 48* 47 Q?io and Mississippi, Ord. Share* 21 j 21 r^on it Transcon. Common Sh. 29j 28| kT,ni,/1,v"Lnia and Philadelphia.. 53* 63 |«lladelphia and Beading Shares 47g 47 Xouis<fc San Francisco i irstPref 111 111 bitto San Francisco Preference 66 bbj bitto San Francisco (;ominon.. 26 25 w"on Pacibc Shares 62i b2 \bapash, St. Louis, & Pacific 13 11 j *wwh, St. IiOUis, <sc., Prttf. s'rs. 244 fc COTTON AI1D V&OOUCE M A RK K1 L-'W day's receipts atV.S.pont 97,000 ) Qftjjon.day'sexport tout. Brit'u^, 44,000 >i2 days. S:?>n, day's expc. to Continent.. 39 QOO j futures, Dec deli»ery 09.54 09.50 SH01* futures, Feb. delivery 09-79 09,76 (V^.niiddlinguplann New York 91, gg V3?a middling New Orleaua1. 9i ^dt>°'eu,n. crude at New V; ork 6. 5 6.60 »t>°i UIU, sta'dard white,N.Tiork 7| 7.20 K?°l«um,at d white,Philadelphia 7| 7 10 ^Di^^ttm.PipeLine CertiUcatea.. 85J 86i C/'13 of Turuentine 46, C!'3' Wilccx-h Spot 9.06 «future*.Dec.delivery S*nn gJJ. fairbaufs ?7°?Q Dec 17-7,° 50 i'1"8 Cit>' s fair retining Muscovados.. no"'6 to new mixed Western Spot.. 7^8 futures. (Dec S fe, luiurti.-i ( Febi Vk Wheat, No. 2, spot (Nov).. 107 red winter, on the spot 102s ,if,. %g«at, delivery Dec 101 £ c delivery May 110* C^fairEio. 164$ Y.MODBIO 164 ,0r2ee, Itio, No. 7.I.ow Ord. Dec 1 .95 Ditto. Feb delivery 14.00 *^17- tfoK • Bx- State Shipping ijraiiii- 3-55—3-75 0 55—3-70 1 Sh '-Jo-1 Coltness 21 50 21.50 Australian 22.25 22.30 (*raiu Liverpool steamers 5Ad 5id u Grain steamer toLondon 61I bid ?ht Cotton TO .Liverpool ± I

NTCW YORK WHEAT MARKET. J$CftfSsrs Jones, Kennett, and Hopkins, of London. V,'>i tjj^ following cahlejtram from New Ott (lu Tues,lay :-Business commenced to-day at a SHw-e of J of a cent, i" spite of the fact that the iW»y 011 passage compared unfavourably with pre- atatistics (showing a decrease of 43,000 qrs), but receipts being small the market gradually re- JbgeJJdi an improved under the influence of the sliown by holders, and values regained the H>Ov an(l advanced J of a cent on the May option II Jjt yesterday s tintvl rates. A steady lone prevails 3o, 6 close. Purchases for export:—Wheat, 1,000 qrs; &»h 29.000 qrs. Clearances (as posted to-day) Ur Atlantic ports Wheat, — qrs do. corn, qrs do. floui-, 21,000 barrels.

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THE MURDER OF A BOY. The police at Havant continue to be greatly perplexed over the atrocious murder of the boy Serle. No trace whatever has been discovered of the murderer. Thomas Clarke, an engine fitter, who was arrested on suspicion, has been dis- charged. There are two theories of the crime, one being that furnished by the boy Hus- band, who last saw the victim alive, and who says he saw a tall man running away across the fields; and the other is that it is the crime of a boy who has been reading the accounts of the Whitechapei murders. As to the former theory, a railway porter, named Steele, employed at Havant Railway Station, states that on Monday night a man rushed hurriedly to the station, and, without taking a ticket, jumped into the Brighton train, which leaves Havant at 6.35, about 20 minutes after the commission of the crime.

AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR SHAMEFUL OUTRAGE ON A YOUNG LADY. A strange experience occurred at a respectable dwelling in the North of London the other night. A young girl, 16 years of age, retired to rest with her elder sister at close upon 11 p.m. Nothing occurred to disturb the quietness of the night, but about six o'clock the next morning the young girl on awaking was startled and annoyed to find that her hair, which bad over. night been done up in a plait, had been cut clean through, and a piece still plaited, about 8 inches long, was found lying on the pillow, by the side of it being a piece of paper, on which were the words, 41 This is just to show you that I am about.—The Baiber." According to custom the Dddroom door bad been locked on retiring, and in the morning there was no evidence of tampering with the door, which was still locked. The window of the bedroom, which is on the second floor, was, however, wide open. The elder girl denied all knowledge of the affair, and appeared even more frightened than her sister. Inquiries have been made, but no information can be obtained which can throw any light on the strange occurrence.

THE TERRIBLE EXPLOSION AT BRISTOL. VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S JURY. At Bristol, on Tuesday, the coroner resumed the inquest on the three men who were killed on the 21st instant by an explosion of naphtha. The deceased formed part of a crew of the Ketch United States, loaded with a cargo of naphtha, for London. Shortly before the vessel was to leave the dock, the cargo, from some cause at present unexplained, exploded, causing the death of three of the crew. An open verdict was returned, and the jury expressed an opinion that immediate legislation was required on the subject of the loading and transit of petroleum and such substances.

THE CHARGE AGAINST CANON BAYNES. Canon Hall Baynes, late honorary canon of Worcester, was brought up oil Tuesday at the Ox. ford city-court charged with failing to appear to answer an indictment for obtaiuing money by false pretences at Oxford in July last. The prisoner had been released on bail in September, and had been arrested again in Glasgow last week. A remand was granted until Friday next.

LOCAL COMMISSIONS The London Gazette of Tuesday night con. tains the following War Office, Pall Mall, November 27th. LINE BATTALIONS. -Ti i o Welsh Regiment- Lieutenant-Colonel Baruett N. Ashley has been appointed to command a battalion. Lieutenant William S. Sparks to be captam in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel aud Colonel A. B. Tullocb, C.B., placed on half pay.

ADJUDICATIONS, &c. (FROM TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.) RECEIVING ORDERS. Edward Fletcher, Higb-street, Swansea, late showma.n, now out of business. Augustus Theophrastus Jones, also trading as A. T. Jones and Co., Bwllfa, Clydach, Glamorganshire, groces, ironmonger, and commission agent. Rowland Edward Paynter, Park-walk, late Seaton- street, Cheyne-walk, both Chelsea, Middlesex, formerly of York-place, Newport, Mon., engineer. FIRST MEETING"; AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. Edward Fletcher, Swansea, late showman, now out of business first meeting December ób, noon, at the Official Receiver's, Swan sea public examination December 20tb, 11 a.m., at the Town-hall, Swansea. Morgan Morgan, of Blackwood, Monmouthshire, baulier and coal merchant; first meeting December 4th, 11 a.m. f at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr; public examination December 7th, 10.30 a.m., at the County Court, Tredeirar. David John, Wind-street, Aberdare, blacksmith. First meeting December 1th, at noon, at the Official Receiver^, Merthyr; public examination December 17th, at 10.30 a.m.. at the Temperanec-hal I, Aberdare. Lewis Tnomas, of Fforchaman-road, Cwmaman, Glam- organshire, tailor. First meeting December 4th, at 2 p.m., at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr public examination December 17th, at 10 50 a.m., at the Temperance-h,li, Aberdare. NOTICES OF DIVIDENDS. Walter Watson, Golden Hillock-road, Smallheath, Birmingham; William Lidgrey, Orove-road, Houns- low, Middlesex; and Frederick Watson, Crooks- more-road, Sheffield, lately trading as Lupino more-road, Sheffield, lately trading as Lupino Brothers, at London. Reading, Devonport, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Cirdifli Sheffield, Burton-on-Treut, Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham, Luton, and Grimsby and also trading as James Walters and Lupino Brothers, at Moor-street, Birmingham, fancy dealers and general merchants. First and final dividend, 74d in the pound, payable December 13th, at Bart es, Atcre, and Co., 52, Gracechurcli-street, London. Margaret Jones, Llwyncelinmawr, in Conwil Cayo, V'aririarthenshire, fariiier, widow. First and final dividend, 2s bd in the E. payable December 5th, at 11, at Quay-street, Carmai clien- AD JUDICATIONS. J°Jln,Tv?l0r,Warebam and Richard Seeker, trading ns j. i. v\ nreuam and.Co., Newport, Monmouthshire, drapi-rs 1 Edwa.rd Fletcher, Swansea, late showman, now out of I business,

FOOTBALL. A telegram, dated November 26th, saysOn Satur- day, Princetown, who defeated Harvard on November 17th bv 2 goals to none, met Yale, and sustained a crushing defeat hy 10 goals to nothing CARDIFF ROVERS v. BRIDGEND.—This match will be ?layed to day (Wednesday) on the Harlequins' ground, 'enarth road. Kick off at o p.m. NT. PAUL'S CRUSADERS V. HARP OF ERIN JUNIORS.- Played on the East Moors, and resulted in a win for the St. Pauro Crusaders by 5 tries and I minor to nil.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. The Lord Chancellor took his seat on the woolsack at a quarter past four o'clock. Lord WOLVERTON took the oath and subscribed the roll on his succession to the title. SIR H. A. BLAKE CUTS TH! -K.DIAN KNOT. The Earl of HARROWBY inquired of the Secretary to the Colonies whether the Govern- ment had come to any decision as to the appoint* ment of Sir Henry Blake to the Governorship of Queensland. Lord KNUTSFORD had to inform their lordsliipa that Sir Henry Blake had stated to her Majesty's Government that after what bad passed it would be extremely unpleasant to him to undertake the government of Queensland,and he had requested to be relieved from the appointment. Her Majesty's Government had, under the circumstances, agreed to that request. He took the opportunity of pointing out how eminently fitted Sir H. Blake was for the appointment, and said he could not but think that the opposition had arisen from a misapprehension of the position and want of knowledge of Sir Henry Blake'd eminent quali- fications and services in Ireland, 11 the Bahamas, and in Newfoundland. The services he had rendered had been most excellent, and the tact and judgment he had displayed on all occasions fully justified his selection for the governor of Queensland. The Earl of DERBY expressed his entire con- currence in what had been said by the noble lord when he was at the Colonial Office. Sir Henry Blake appeared to him to be one of the ablest men he bad ever come across, and eminently fitted for colonial service. Still, he thought that the Secretary of State had exercised a sound judgment in not attempting to force a governor upon Queensland against the wish of the colony, however unreasonable the cause of the feeling against him might be. THIS LAND PURCHASE BILL, Lord CRANBROOK announced that in case the Land Purchase (Ireland) Bill came up to their lordships' House this week, it was proposed to take the second reading on Tuesday next. Lord DENMAN having protested against the whole course of recent land legislation for Ireland, including Lord Ashbourne's Act, gave notice that he should give to the bill then before the House of Commons his determined opposition. BILLS FORWARDED. The Municipal Puuds (Ireland) Bill passed thrdugh committee. The Public Health Acts Amendment (Buildings in Streets) Bill was, on the motion of Lord BASING, read a second time.

THE OATHS BILL. Earl iSPKNOER having moved that the House should go into committee on the Oaths Bill, Lord DENMAN expressed tbe opinion that the subject bad been thoroughly threshed out, and hoped the bill would pass witnout amendment. The House then went into committee. Lord ADDINGTON proposed to amend the first clause by inserting words to the effect that a member of either Housa of Parliament should, instead of making and subscribing the oath or affirmation of allegiance, subscribe the following declaration I, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare and affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to her Majesty Queen Victoria, her heirs and successors, according to law." From the reception of the bill on the second reading be gathered that the House wished it to pass, and he aid not intend to stand in the way of its passing. It was, no doubt, the object of its promoters to deal effectively and satis- factorily with the parliamentary oath or affir- mation, and his amendment would confine the measure to that purpose, leaving the question of the judicial oatb to be dealt with separately.. Earl SFKKOHB could not think that their lordships desired materially to alter the character of the bill, the object of which was to allow certam persons to affirm instead of taking the oath in the cases where oaths were administered. The amendment would seriously narrow the scope of the bill, and it was also open to the objection that whereas the measure as it stood was not obligatory, the proposed alteration would, as far as the Houses of Parliament were concerned, sweep away oaths altogether. The bill was a matter of compromise, and he believed that if it were made obligatory to substitute an affirmation for the Parliamentary oath, there were many members in the other House who would object, and the bill would practically be lost, (Hear, hear.) The LORD CHANCELLOR confessed that he was unable to support ttie amendment, which, in his view, had no merit to recommend it. It would settle nothing, and it imposed the obligation to make affirmation upon persons who would prefer to take an oath. The Archbishop of CANTERBURY said it came to him from many sources that the Church of England was expected to resist the measure, and he therefore craved leave to say why he thought the Church was bound not to resist it. The Saviour ordered that no oath at all should be taken, and be could not take the ground that it was a matter of indifference whether an oath more or less was required. The necessity for the oath was tc be deplored. It was only a necessary security where men distrusted each other, and in a past conversation he had with Mr John Bright he pointed out to him that all that the Church articles declared was that an oath was not prohibited where the civil magistrates commanded it. The attitude of the Church upon the question was that when the Government found relaxation possible it should be accepted gladly. When it could be made law that a false statement under any circumstances should be punishable in the same way as a false oath, a distinct gain was accomplished, and it was the duty of the Church to deal with ali measures on their merits and without any reference to their origin, The ameudment was rejected without a division, and the clause was agreed to. Lord BRAMWELL had proposed an amendment to meet the case of persons who could not really say that they had no religious belief, but in whose judgment an oath was an idle form. He did not, however, intend to trouble their lordships with it, because he was told that if it were carried it might give rise to difficulties elsewhere. The Archbishop of CANTERBURY asked the noble eari who had charge of the bill whether he would consent to the substitution of the word "conviction" for "belief." Earl SPENCER acknowledged that there might be a distinction between the two words, but appealed to their loruships not without strong cause to make alterations in the bill. The amendment was not pressed. The amendment was not pressed. The LORD CHANCELLOR proposed to introduce a ) clause providing tnat such an objection and j statement on the ground that he had no religious belief, as in the first section of this act, if made by any juror, shall be good cause of challenge to that juror by the Crown or by the prisoner in any criminal proceeding, and boX any party thereto in any civil cause or matter. Ho stated his inteu- tion of pressing this amendment to a division. Lord ESHKE endeavoured to persuade the noble and learned lord to withdraw the proposal. The bill, he said, would put an end to an irritating and distressing controversy, and besideb that it was in the terms in which it was drawn as a compromise. The objection he had to the clause was that it would inevitably keep open tbe controversy, and that it would be extremely small in its effect. The Earl of MILLTOWN supported the clause. Lord BRAMWELL said he could not help thinking that if the oili was right, the amendment of the Lord Chancellor was not right. Lord GRIMTHOKPE was not convinced that-the amendment, WHS unnecessary. Lord COLEUIDGK earnestly raquested the noble and learned lord not to press a proposal which might endanger the compromise that had been arrived M. Earl SPKNOKR objected to the clause on the ground that it would leave open a very grave and important part of the controversy, anD poiuted out the absurdity of putting jurors under the liability to challenge on the ground of religious belief when the judge and all the witnesses were permitted to affirm. Lord CBANBUOOK said it seemed to him most unreasonable that objection on tho ground of the absence of religious belief should no longer be dependent upon the law, but upon the action of all individual. Their lordships divided, and the clause was rejected by 54 votes to 14 —majority, 40. The bill then passed through corniiiittes, and the third reading was fixed for Tuesday next. The tSea Fisheries Regulation Bill and the Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Bill also passed through committee. The Companies Clauses Consolidation Act (1845) Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed. Their Lordships adjourned at 7 o'clock till Tuesday next.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY. The Speaker took the chair at three o'clock. IRISH POTATO CROP. The SOLICITOR-GKNKEAL for IUULANP,]in answer' to Mr Puikorton, said local mquiry ascertained tbat there was not a complete failure in the potato crop in Galway and Roscommon, bat, on the contrary, crops were about the average. The same applied to the inland districts of Mayo. At Achil aud on the coast-line crops had been poor, but iu the west of Ireland generally there was no reason to anticipate auy abnormal distress during the winter beyond what the ordinary poor- law could deal with. POST-OFFICES AND ELECTIONS. The POSTMASTKB-G KNEBAL, in reply to Mr T. P. O'Connor, said he had ordered the removal of an ejection bill from the window of a post-office in Holborn, the exhibition of any political notice in a post-office window during election time beivg in contravention of rules. TRIAL OF ZULU CHIEFS. Baron DR WORMS, answering Dr Clark, said the Zulu chiefs to be tried at Etshome would be defended by counsel. Dinizulu, like the others, would no doubt be tried for treason, and the Secretary of State had no reason to doubt that the trial would throw much light on the com- plaints made by Zulus of the action of the commissioners and sub-commissioners. Peuding the full enquiry, he reserved further expression of opinion. THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEENSLAND, Baron DE WORMS informed Mr Heaton that Sir Henry Blake had stated to the Government that, after what had passed, it would be extremely unpleasant for him to undertake the duties of Governor of Queensland, and he had requested to be relieved from that appointment. Her Majesty's Government bad, under the circumstances, agreed to the request. (Hear, hear.) ADVANCES TO IRISH TENANTS. The SOLICITOR GENERAL for IRELAND informed Mr Shaw-Lefevre that the number of advances to tenants for the purchase of their holdings under the Land Purchase Act bad been as follows :— In sums of £ 100 ami under, 2,023 from £100 to £ 200, 2,059 from B200 to) JB500. 2,563: fr-m 2500 to LI,000, 1,182; from P,1,000 to £ 2,000, 549. !"ONLY A TEMPORARY ARRANGE. MENT." Mr W. H. SMITH stated, in answer to Mr Morley, that the Government, after being in- formed of the arrangements contemplated for repelling the attacks on Suakim, offered the Egyptian Government the assistance of a certain number of British troops, who would be employed only on operations in the immediate neighbour- hood of Suakim. That offer bad been gratefully accepted. It was only a temporary arrangement. Mr T. P. O'CONNOR asked how long this" tem- porary arrangement was toO last. Mr SMITH said he could not foresee what the result of any engagement with the rebels mie-ht be. (Hear, hear.) Mr O'CONNOR May we contemplate a repeti- tion of what occurred on a previous occasion when a large number of British soldiers were massacred ? Mr SMITH Certainly not. We are not contem- plating anything of the kind. Mr MORLEY asked when papers on the subject might b" expected. Mr SMITH said there would be no objection to publish ttie papers if they were moved for. Mr DILLON asked who was to pay for the employment of these British soldiers. Mr SMITH asked for notice of the question. THE COURSE OF BUSINESS. Mr SMITH, in answer to several questions as to the course of public business, said that as their plans had been somewhat altered by what bad happened, he proposed to take the third reading of the Land Purchase Bill on the morrow, and to proceed with supply, including a vote on account on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. (Ob.) The bill relating to the wheel and van tax must be postponed until further progress bad been made with supply. The Irish estimates would com- menced on Monday, aud he hoped four days would suffice for them. (Laughter from the Irish benches.) Then the Scotch estimates would be considered on Friday and Saturday of next week. MR BALFOUR'S GRACIOUS INDULGENCE. Mr BALFOUR informed Mr Sexton that arrange- ments had been made to enable the Irish members against whom summonses and writs had been issued to be present in the House during the discussion of the Irish estimates.

LORD DUNRAVEN AND THE SUGAR BOUNTIES QUESTION. Wo understand that next Tuesday Lord Dun- raven will raise a discussion in the House of Lords on the Sugar Bounties question.

_n THE VAN AND WHEEL TAX. The Press Association says it is now confidently agserted in certain Conservative circles that the Van and Wheel Tax Bill will not be pressed to a second reading,

P ARNELL V. THE TIMES." Mr Parnell's Scotch Ilbel '-action came before Lord Kiunear in the Court of Session, Edinburgh, on Tuesday, when the 20th of Dec. was fixed for proof on the question of arrestments. It was intimated that this morning pursuer's counsel had served an order on defenders for the production of all their contracts of co-partnery in relation to the ownership of the Timet, their business books, and accounts of dealings with Scotch newsagents, to enable the pursuers to establish arrestments.

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ILLNESS OF MR BRIGHT. A DISTINCT IMPROVEMENT. Dr Drysdale and Dr Hayle visited Mr Bright on Tuesday afternoon, and afterwards issued the following bulletin Tlie state o tbe lung hits improved since yesterday, and is now abo t the same as on the 24th in-it. The constitutional complaint is somewhat better, and the general strength greater than yesterday. H. HAYLE, M.B. J. DRYSDALE, bl-D. Owing to this improvement, Mr W. Leatbam Bright, M.P., left Rochdale for London by the mail train on Tuesday with the intention of returning on the morrow. At ten o'clock on Tuesday night the improvement in Mr Brigbt's condition was well maintained, and be was taking nourishment. It is thought that this improve- ment may have an important bearing on his ultimate recovery, which on Monday was despaired of. Dr Hayle did not stay at One Ash last night.

LONDON SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS. VICTORY OF THE LIBERAL CANDI- DATES. The Press Association says the results of the school board elections for London were declared on Tuesday afternoon. The results received up to two o'clock showed a remarkable increafie in support of progressive candidates as compared with the supporters of the old policy of the board. In London City,two progressionists—Miss Davenport Hill and Mr Rutson—headed the poll. Sir Richard Temple and the Rev Richard Martin, both supporters of the old board, followed, and amongst the defeated candidates was Alder- man Savory, also a supporter of the old board. In Southwark, two progressionists, one Catholic denominationaliat, and one sup- porter of the old board were returned in the order mentioned. The supporters of the old policy lost a seat at Greeuwicb,where two pro- gressionists headed the poll, followed by two old policy men. In East Lambeth two progressionists beaded the poll by enormous majorities, and two old policy men followed, there being three unsuccessful candidates, including a Socialist who obtained 2,893 votes. In Westminster of five members returned the two progressive candidates head the poll, this being a gain of one to the pro- gressive party. The return from Westminster shows the same feature as the other boroughs in the increased vote. Summing up the general result, the Press Association says :-There were 104 candidates for the 55 seats, and the election was fought generally on the question of continuing or reversing the policy of the old board but while there was an organisation in each division on these lines, there were a number of independent candidates in each of the eleven divisions into which the metropolis is divided for school board purposes. The total results show a loss for the old board, or the members of the old policy, as they are hereafter referred to, and a gain for the minority on the late board, or the progressives," as they are described, but not sufficient to give the latter a controlling influence. So far as the members of the old board at the time of their election three years ago can be classed under existing conditions, the old board consisted of nineteen progressive, thirty-one old policy, and five independents, but for working purposes the "old policy" claimed to have thirty-three, vacancies bydeathand otherwise being filled up by the majority of the board. The results as declared show that there are now twenty-four progressives, twenty-eight old policy, aud three classed as independents. The most prominent feature in connection with the elections is the great increase in the poll in nearly all the divisions.

■■ THE AFFAIRS OF MR GENT DAVIS. M.P. Justice North made an order on Tuesday for a writ of attachment against Mr Gent-Davis, M.P. for Kennington, who had been ordered to pay into court R3,778 balance due from him as receiver and manager of an estate. On the previous occasion Mr Davis pleaded the privilege of Parliament. The judge now held that privilege did not extend to his case. It was directed that the order should not be drawn up until Mr Davis had an opportunity to appeal.

MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS GENERAL HOSPITAL. MEETING OF GOVERNORS. A special geueral court of the governors was held at the board room of the workhouse, Mertiiyr, on Mouday night, to appoint an executive board and officers WHO will h'>ld office until the general court 111 February. Mr C. Henry James, high constable, presided.—Qu the motion of the chairman, secouded by Mr J. Piews, the Marquis of Bute was elected president. Dr Webster proponed the following gentlemeu as vice-presidents (being subscribers ot £ 50) :— Lord Wiinborne, Lord Windsor, Sir W. T. Lewis, Air W. T. Crawsiiay, Colonel P. li. Cresswell, Mr David Davies, Swansea; Mr M. E. Davies, Bryutiriun, Mertuyr Mr S. J. h:a08 Brecou; Mr David Evaus, Brecon Mr E. B. Evaus, Mr Christmas Evans, Mr T. A. Haukey, Mr W. Harris, Mr Richard Harrup, Mr Frank James, Mr C. Herbert James, Mr C. Henry James, Mr W. Jenkins, Mr E. P. Martin, Mr J. Nixon, Mr J. Piews, Dr James Probert, Mr R. Christopher Thomas, Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., Mr Thomas Williams, J.P., Nir "David Will'.ams, and Mr Edward Wiugfield.—Mr R. P. Reos seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously.—Mr Thomas Williams was appointed treasurer, and Air Frank James, Mr J. Piews, and Mr Williams were appointed trubtees.-Tue secretaries—Mr It, Davies aud Mr Henry Lewis—were re-elecced, on the proposition of Mr D. Davies, secouded by Mr Josepn Owen. The services of Mr J. Piews and Mr Frauk James, who, in addition to their general services, had performed the legal work without charge, were warmly acknowledged, on the motion of Dr Ward, seconded by Mr David Davies.

CARDINAL NEWMAN AND MR GLADSTONE. The Dublin Evening Mail's London correspon- dent says Mr Gladstone was specially pleased at Birmingham by the following incioeut, hitherto unreported. A note, written in a feeble scrawl, was brought to him from Cardiual Newman, who wrote that be was very ill, but he sent Mr Gladstone his blessing. These simple words produced a profound impression on Mr Gladstone, who insisted on delivering his reply with his owu hand.

MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A MID SHIPMAN. A naval correspondent, writing from Simon's Bay, South Africa, ou the 7th instant, reports the tragic death of midshipman Richard F. Heath, of her Majesty's ship Nelson. While the ship was coaling in Koepang Buy, Mr Heath landed on Setnau Island for some sport. About eleven o'clock in the morning the youug gentleman met some of the marines, and as they bad expended all their ammunition he offered to lend them his gun, as he was goiug Oil board. The corporal took the gun, and was closing the breech after loading it, wheu it went off, and the whole charge entered the midshipman's side) and killed him instantly. The body was interred with naval honours in the Dutch cemetery at Knopaug.

THE "JACK THE RIPPER" SCARE. At Belfast police-court, on Tuesday, a man named Robert Fullerton was fined 20s for shouting in the leading thoroughfare that he was Jack the Rip- per," while to-day a man named Wilson was arrested by the Belfast pylics after an exciting chase (in which 'several hundred people joined) for threatening to cut the throat" of two children, whom he told he was Jack the Ripper."

+- __n A MAGNIFICENT GIFT. At a meeting of the committee of the Birming- ham and Midland Eye Hospital on Tuesday, a letter was read from Mr J. D. Goodman offering, on the part of an anonymous donor, a contribu- tion of £5,000, on condition that no further beds were occupied until the hospital was free from ebt.

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting oi the Newport Town Council was held on Tuesday, the mayor (Coun- cillor H. Faulkner) presiding. There w^re aiso present:—Aldermeu Lyne, Moses, Jacob, O. Goss, and H. J. Davis; Councillors G. Hoskins, D. A. Vaughau, H. J. Paruali, T. Joues, J. U. Sanders, T. Golds worthy, T. H. Howeii, W. Evans, A. C. Jones, T. Pugsley, F. Phillips, A. 1t. Bear, E. Griffiths, J. Giobs, T. Canuiug, C. D. Phillips, G. A. Davies, T.J. Beynon, and M. Moriley. THE LATE INSPECTOR WILLIAMS. Prior to the commencement of the ordinary business of the couucii, Alderman Moses moved a vote of condolence with the relatives of the late chief sauitary officer, luspector Williams. The reaoiutiou was secouded by Councillor T. Jones, aud carried unanimously, and a copy was ordered to be forwarded to the relatives of the deceased. NEW TUAMWAY TERMINUS. The question of alteration of the Tramway Company's terminus was discussed at length on a proposition of Councillor A. R. lieu's, to allow the company as an ex- perlment to make a ternuuns opposite tho: West,gate Hotel, instead of at present in Trgdegai-place. Mr Bear poiuted out that at prii-eut the trams passed the bottom of High- street 320 times per day.—The motion was seconded by Councillor T. Goldsworthy.—Coun- cillor G. A. Davies, in supporting the motion, c said that the bottom of High-street was, with tho exception of the bridge dip, the most dangerous place in the town.—The motion was carried, ail the members present supporting, except Alderman Lyne, who voted again* THK WATKBWOKKS EXTENSION. The waterworks committee reported that tbe waterworks eugioeer bad been to prepare a plan of the land to be purchased from the Duke of Beauiort for the purpose of the new works, aud the completion of tiie purchase to be proceeded with immediately. The cost of the land will be £ 1,200. The payment of the haif yearly annuities anu no interest Oil Debentuie Stock, amounting to £5.560. was authorised. SUGGESTED HO.NOUU.i'JR THE KX MAYOR. Couucilior GoUisworthy enquires upon whose authority the name of ouly one gentleman (Mr c. Dr Phillips) had been submitted to the ,Lord Chancellor as qualified for the position of magistrate. He thought that a slight had been cast upon the ex-Mayor.—The Town Clerk stated that he was in complete iguorauce of the lyiitter.- Oil the motion of Mr T. Goldsworthy and Mr M, Mordey, it was unanimously decided to submit the name of the ex-mayoi (Mr T. Pugsley) to the Lord Chancellor for audition to tile magisterial roil of the borough.

ALLEGED HORSE STEALING AT CHEPSTOW. At the Chepstow Police-court on Tuesday— before Mr G. Seys—Charles James was charged tlm lie, beiug bailee oi ahorticandasutnot £4- 108 in mouey, did feloniously and fraudulently convert the WtUltJ to his own use, at Caldicot, on Wednesday, the 21.,t November. Henry Dry. went, landlord of the Castle Hotel, Caldicot, deposed that he entrusted prisoner to take the moiify to a brewer at Newport, aud lent him the horse to ride, telling him that if he could get a customer for the animal for £ 5 10s he would give him 10s for himstiif. Prisoner sold the horse to a dealer, named HMaiy Morgan, for £ 2 5s, in the White Hart at Newport. The prinouer's defence was that he was Lulll to tseil the horse if he could get auy price at all, aud he sold it for 454, of which sum he was robbed, together witu the L4 10. whilst in a public-house. he was com- muted for trial at tbe Monmouth Assizes.

CORRESPONDENCE. A EISTEDDFODAU AT ABERCARN. TO TUB TFDITOB. Snt,—Permit me to reply to the ietter under the above title which appeared in your issue of of to-day. As a committee we beg to inform Mr Williams that we are aware that there are other male voice choruses than Comrades in Arms," and not ignorant of the fact as he infers. As to its being continually brought to the front at Abercarn Eisteddfodau for competition, as far as we are concerned, we have never before brought it forward for competition if so, I should like Mr Williams to correct me. With reference to the eisteddfod to be held in the spring at Abeuoarn, I may state that it has nothing to do witk tlie one tak 'ing place at Christmas. Under the circumstances I fail to see that we are doiug business ieverse to eisteddfodic intentions," and when it can be proved that such a chorus as tbe one selected—" Comrades in Arms "—does not tend to cultivate the voices of any neigh- bourhood, then, and not till then, will we plead guiltv to Mr Williams's charge of stagnation.—I am, fee., EDWIN DAVIES Secretary of the Aberoarn English Baptist Kill- teddfod. Abercarn, Nov. 27.

CARDIFF FREE LIBRARY. THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF BRANCH READING-ROOMS. IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. SEVERAL CONVERTS TO THE SCHEME. Au important meeting of the Cardiff Free Library committee was held on Tuesday evening in the Grand Jury Room of the Town-hall, the principal business before the members being the proposed establishment of branch reading-rooms. Alderman Taylor presided, and the others present were Councillors Peter Price, Trounce, F. J. Beavan, Richards, Shackell, and Thomas Raes, Dr VacbeU, Messrs Atkinson, Ronnfeldt, Peter Davies, W. H. Thomas, Rev W. E, Winks, Father Hade, Mr John Ballinger (librarian), and Mr Storrie (curator of the museum). Mr BALLTNGKR read the minutes of the branch reading-rooms sub-committee, which contained a recommendation that;9150 should be expended in the establishment of tive branch reading-rooms on the same lines as those already existing in Plymouth, provided that the board schools of the borough, or other suitable premises, could be secured without any charge for gas, fuel, &c., and that each branch should be maintained at a cost not exceeding £ 30 each. The committee also recommended that the extension of the present buildings should be carried out. The Rev W. E. WINKS asked whether, if the school board saw their way clear to giving the use of the schools in tbac very gracious way, would the Ratepayers' Association offer any further objection to the committee borrowing the £10,000 required for the extension of the library. The CHAIRMAN replied that he was not in the confidence of tiie association, but be believed that the proposition would fall in with their views. He, personally, bad never opposed the extension of the Free Library, but after the expression of opinion elicited from the town on the question of the branch reading-room; he thought some inquiry should be devoted towards demonstrating its practicability or otherwise. He had made inquiries at several free libraries throughout the kingdom, and was very pleased to say that as a result he had been ioduced to support a trial of the scheme in five districts of the town. (Hear, hear.) In Leeds and in Swansea the system had been carried on successfully. The following statistics would be useful in a comparative sense :—Aston, with a population of 35,000 and a rate of £ 570, sup- ported one branch reading-room, costing L58 in Birmingham there were several, ranging in cost from E709 to j675 at Boltou the average cost was £ 297. aud at Cambridge one reading-room cost. £ 159, at Smithwick the cost was jB62 7s and at Swansea the three rooms cost j344 17s, L22 19, and L19 10s 7d. From Plymouth, however, he drew his principal parallel. Twelve branch libraries had beeu established there, and the vice- chairman of the library committee had written to him to state that the working of the branches had given the utmost satisfaction. The Rev Professor Anthony wrote to say that the school board greatly appreciated the scheme, which had been In force over twelve months, and by which all the senior boys and girls had profited very much. It had eased the work at the central institution, and he could strongly recommend the scheme both from the point of view of the school board and of the free library committee, with both of which he was connected. Th« librarian, Mr Wright, stated that 2,000 volumes were supplied to the 12 board schools of the town, and the plan worked admirably, both children and teachers taking a keen interest in it, entering most heartily into the scheme. The population ot Plymouth was 80,000, and the income, B900. The branches already established were not branches in the strict sense of the term, as they simuiy lent a number of volumes through the medium of the school board. (One of the members: "Ha.") They hoped, went on Mr Wright, fur the futurd development of the system in the course of time by opening evening reading- rooms in the schools. At present this was a dream of the future. Alderman Taylor, con- tinuing, said that the committee would this year receive an addition to their income of J6120 a year, and therefore by the adoption of the scheme they would only lose 230 per annum. After paying all establishment charges, they would bave some £ 250 left for the capital accouut. Mr F. J. BEAVAN observed that the increase in income would probably be greater than Mr Greenlliil estimated. The W. E. WINKS asked if newspapers only were to he supplied. The CHAIRMAN stated that both books and periodicals would be added. These would be largely forthcoming from private sources, Mr Trounce. and Mr Sii'ckell had each guaranteed to supply 500 volumes for Roath distiict alone. (Hear, hear.) Mr Thomas Rees, he was aware, objected to the use of the board schools on the ground of sanitation. He (the speaker) had. however, obtained the opinions of Dr Paine and Dr Walford, tho medical officer of health, and thuy concurred with him in the view that there was no possible ri:,k on that score. Moreover, in deference to tho expressed wish of the towns- people, some effort should be made in the direction indicated. (Hear, hear.) Dr VACUELL: Is it proposed to start these five I l'eaù mg--cooUlS si inul' aneously ? The CHAIRMAN Yes. Dr VACHELL Then it ia impossible. Mr SHAOJC^LL secoudacl the proposition made 1 by the chairman; namely, that the report should be adopted. He had every confidence in the majority of the school bourd, and believed they would grant the use of tho schools. They should welcome the proposal as it supplemented their own work. Extraneous assistance could be obtained, and a iarl;{0 number of books would be presented to the libraries Indeed, they would really form a very valuable addition to the central institution if it were subsequently found necessary to close any or all of the branches. He did not advocate any great expenditure in the outlying districts, as no one knew how Cardiff would bo affected by Barry and other places during tiie next few years. But they could surely spare £ 150 out of their 1;2,200 when Plymouth could support 12 branches out of JS990. (Applause.) ilr KoNNFtfLfT pointed out that the cases were not at all parallel. In Plymouth there were simply a number of books distributed by the teachers among the scholars. (Hear, hear.) Mr T. REKS asked if it were really intended to rc-quest the school board to find gas, water, ana fuel tor nothing. (A iaugh.) Mr F. J. BKAVAN said that if this were done in Leeds ir, might 1 « done in Cardiff. Mr PETLit PRICK remarked that although previouoiy opposed to the scheme, he now saw his wiiy clear to its adoption. It appeared to be linancially feasible, and board schools might surely fce u.-ed for more purposes than one, as was the Ciw with otht-r schools, Mr THOMAS RIlES said that what was advocated was tlie estauhshmeut of reading-rooms with newspapers in them. He was astounded at the obtuseness of a number of intelligent men like them in suggesting such an arrangement. After 14 years'exporieuce of school board work he felt convinced it would never suit. If they were to turn the board schools iuto free libraries and readinK-rooine, it would seriously prejudice the work of the board. At present that work was very hard if properly dona, aud it should not be hampered in the manuer proposed. In the first instance, how would the schools themselves be preserved from injury? The masters and mistresses and a.-sistauts, who already complained of overwork, could not be expected to look alter them night after night, and immunity from damage could not be guaranteed unless three or four caretakers wera employed in each school. If they only employed one caretaker at the low cost of 5 per WO>>k, that meaut £ 13 per annum. The school board couid not possibly give fuel and light free, and after these charges were met how much would there be left out of the J350 ? If rough men and boys were allowed to go through the schools every evening, the buildings would become dilapidated in two or three years, and he believed that one of the greatest aids in the regeneration of children was in clean, tidy schools. He did not agree with Dr Taylor on the subject or sanitation, and further, the fittings of the schools were not adapted to the uses of a reading-room. Men could not sit on the forms supplied for children, and tables would be required for the papers. The Rev. W. E. WINKS opposed the adoption of the report, and whilst he was speaking, as the hour was growing late, several members left the room. He elioited the information that only jESO could be expended in each district, and the committee would not be responsible for any excess ot expenditure over that amount. Mr TROUNOS supported the proposition. Dr V ACllELL suggested that a trial of the scheme slioulfl be made in one district, for instance, at Roatb, where it had been taken 0:1) walmly. Then they could proceed by the light of experience. Mr BEAYAN replied that neither Canton nor the Docks districts would sanction this suggestion. Finally it was decided that the question should be settled at a special meeting of the committee, anterior to which Mr Ballinger would supply each member with statistical information on the subject.

REV D. SILVAN EVAKS. The Bishop of Bangor has conferred a canonry of tha Cathedral upon the Rev D. Silvan Evans, B.D., rector of Llauwriu, the eminent Celtic scholar.

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GLAMORGANSHIRE. PENCLAWPD.—A meeting has just been held to select a Liberal candidate for this division of the county council. Five gentlemen had been nominated, and the final vote resulted in the unanimous selection of Mr F. Cory Yeo. Mr Yeo is regarded as an exceptionally strong can- didate. BRITON FERRY.-On Saturday evening Mr W. Hunter, J.P., one ot the candidates for the Briton Ferry division, addressed an influential meeting at the National Schoolroom, in which he explained the new Act. Several questions were put to Mr Hunter, and all were answered satisfactorily. The meeting at the close passed unanimously a vote pledging themselves to support Mr Hunter, and use every pffort to secure his return. GLYN NEATH.-The Rev D. Glyn Davies has consented to contest the Glyn Neath district in the Liberal interest. ABERDARE No. 1 (TRECYNON) WARD.—A num«rously-sigued requisition has been banded to Mr G. George, Aberdare, asking him to contest this seat, as a Liberal, against Mr R. H. Rhys, J.P. Owing to business and other reasons Mr George reluctantly had to decline the invitation, but promises to do all in his power to promote the candidature of any other Liberal who may be selected. MERTHYR.—Mr J. Vaughan, who was a candi- date in the Upper Pendarren Ward, has retired. Mr G. C. James has therefore no opponent. GOWKRTON.—It is freely stated that the Rev W. D. Williams, of Gowerton, will contest this district in the Liberal interest. Should he not consent, it has been d6cided to ask Mr R. D. Burnie to stand. GILFACHQOCH.—At a public meeting held at Gilfachgocti on Monday night, after addresses from Messrs T. P. Jenkins, Blandy Jenkins, and others, it was unanimously resolved to support Mr Blandy Jenkins as the Liberal candidate for the division. OGMOBE DIVISION.—A meeting of Liberals of the above division was bald at Bridgend on Saturday night. Mr Thomas James, of Porth- cawl, was voted to rbe chair. It was decided to nominate Mr Evan Ev;ins, of Mount Pleasant, as candidate. It was agreed to form a Liberal Association for the district, and to elect officers at a future meeting. There are now three candidates for the Of more division. PKNYORAIG.—At a meeting of the electors of this district, Mr J. Jones Griffiths, one of the candidates for Porth Ward, gave an exposition of the Local Government Act. Two other gentlemen who had been nominated withdrew, and a vote of confidence was passed in Mr Griffiths. PYLR.-At a meeting of Liberal electors in the Pyle and Kenfig district, Mr T. D. Williams (Kenffig-hill) in the chair, it was resolved that the county council contest be fought on party lines. The meeting expressed a desire that an agricultural candidate be secured. Two names were submitted as candidates, but the final selection was deferred. TAFF'S WELL.—Mr Henry Anthony, J.P., Caerphilly, Liberal candidate for the Caerphilly Division, addressed the electors of Tail's Well and neighbourhood at the Board Schools on Monday evening. The chair was taken by Mr Joseph Millward, a working man, and there was a very large and representative gathering. The candidate, in a vigorous speech, detailed the purport of the Local Government Act, briefly referring to his early history as a working man, and to his services on behalf of the ratepayers of Eglwysilan for the last 20 years. The meeting was further addressed by Messrs Morgan, Edwards, and Thomas, Caerphilly Mr Brace, Grueswen and Dr Eiiwaids, Tail's Weli, all of whom spoke in warm praise of Mr Anthony. A resolution in support of his candidature was carried with acclamation. BAFLGOED. -A representative meeting of electors from the various places in the Gellygaer Electoral Division was held at the Assembly-rocms, Bar- goed, on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of the Rev J. Parrisb. It was unanimously resolved to bring forward a candidate in the Liberal interest. It was also unanimously resolved that Mr D. S. Jones, of Bargoed, be invited to contest the division, and a deputation was appointed to wait upon Mr Jones to ask him to do so. Mr JJnes subsequently attended the I meeting and expressed his rea-linesti to come forward, aud a committee was appointed to pro- mote his candidature.

MONMOUTHSHIRE. ABERTILLERY.—Mr H. J. Philiips, of Aber- tillery, has beeu selected as the Liberal candidate for this division. Mr Phillips, who is chairman ot the local board and president of the Liberal Association, has consented to contest the division. EBBW V ALE,-Iu response to a numerously- adhered to requisition, Mr Edwin Grove has consented to contest the Ebbw Vale central division. Mr Grove has been identified with the Ebbw Vale Iron and Coal Company for a lengthened period, whilst his services to Liberalism and the temperance cause entitle him to the support of every social reformer. RiscA.-A public meeting was held at the Public-hall on Monday evening to hear an address from Mr Alderman Jacob. Mr Edward Edwards presided. After au address by Mr Mark Lewis, Alderman Jacob, who was warmly received, proceeded to explain the duties of county councillors, and strongly coudemned the partisan feeling shown by magistrates in apportioning the electoral areas of the county.-A resolution asking Mr Jacob to become the Liberal candidate for 1 he Risca division wns enthusiastically curried, f,uiy four persons cut of 650 who were present votiug against it.—Mr Jacob returned thanks for the confidence shown in him, and promised to give his answer in a few days. MAESYCWMMEK.—A large and enthusiastic public meeting was held at the board schools in support of the candidature of Mr M. W. Moggridge, Woodfield Park, the selected Liberal candidate for the Pontllanffraith division. Mr T. Jones, grocer, presided. Mr Moggridge addressed the meeting at some length, and in the course of his remarks pointed out the necessity of contesting these seats on political grounds. A vote of confidence in Mr Moggridge was proposed by the Rev T. J. Hughes, seconded by Mr Evan Davies, builder, and carried unani- mously. GLASCOKD DIVISION,—A meeting was held at the New Inn, uear Pontypool, in order to select a candidate for the Giascoed Division. Mr John Browne, of Llangibby, was in the chair. The names of the chairman, Mr William Sandbrook, of Pontypool, and Mr Andrews, of Iron Gate Farm, were before the meeting. Ultimately it was decided that a tenant farmer should represent the division, and that Mr Andrews, of Iron Gate Farm, Llantarnam, should be selected. Colonel Byrue, J.P., of Goytre, is already in the field. 3NKWBRIDGE.— Au enthusiastic meeting, com- posed principally of working men, %was held at Newbridge ou Monday evening in support of the candidature of Mr George Jones, the adopted candidate for the Newbridge and Abercarn district. Mr Worthy Adams presided. After an address by the candidate, Mr E. Clifford pro- posed, That this meeting having heard Mr Jones's opinions resolves to adopt him as the Liberal candidate for the Newbridge district, and pledges itself to use all legitimate means to secure his triumphant returu.Tiiis was carried with enthusiasm.

CARDIGANSHIRE. ABERPOBTH.—A meeting of ratepayers in the district of Aberporth, Blaenporth, and Tremain was held at the Guildhall, Aberportb, in order to choose by ballot a Liberal candidate to oppose Captain'.S. H. Jones-Parry, Tyllwyd. The room wns well filled with ratepayers, mostly farmers of influence in the district. The result of the voting was as underThomas Thomas, Plas (farmer and merchant), 31; D. Morgan, Treferebellaf (farmer), 12; Daniels, Aberporth (draper) 7; T. Hughes, Rhosygadair (farmer), 1. Mr Thomas Thomas was accordingly chosen as the candidate. LLANGOEDMORK DIVISION -Mr W. O. Brig- stocke has addressed the electors of this division at Llechryd, Verwig, and Penypark, and was in every case very well received. An unanimous vote of confidence was passed at each place. No Conservative candidate has as yet put in an appearance. LLANGR,&NOG.-A public meeting was held at Pontgarreg Schoolroom to select a candidate to represent Liangranog electoral district in the county council of Cardiganshire. Rev J. H. Evans, Capel Wig, was voted to the chair. The following were proposed to stand as candidates J for the division Mr John Davies, Wervillebrook Mr H. Tobit Evans, Llanarth Miss Cranogwen Rees, Bryneirrm; and Mr Thomas Evans, f surveyor, Cofnawrt; but the last two declined to" Evans, Capel Wig, was voted to the chair. The following were proposed to stand as candidates for tbe division Mr John Davies, Wervillebrook Mr H. Tobit Evans, Llanarth Miss Cranogwen Rees, Bryneirrm; and Mr Thomas Evans, f surveyor, Cofnawrt; but tha last two declined to Btand. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Thomas Evans, Cefncwrt; John Parry, Hen- draws i David Thomas^OwmceUo* • »d WiUiwMK- Bryneirin. It was ultimately agreed to vote by ballot. The result was as follows Mr John Davies, Ffynonwervil, 34 Mr H. Tobit Evans, Llanarth, 9; leaving a majority of 25 for Mr Davies. It was afterwards suggested that a meeting should be held that day fortnight to discuss the Local Government Act.

PEMBROKESHIRE. ST DOGMKLL'S Divisros.-In this division, Mr E. C. Philipps, Treryffydd, a Conservative, is a candidate. Mr John Rees, Hendre, the Liberal candidate, would have bad a walk over the course had it not bean for the conduct of a number of dissentient Liberals. FISHGUARD.—Mr R. Thomas, of Trobover, has, at the request of a large number of the electors, consented to contest the Fillhguard division in the Liberal interest, in opposition to Mr J. Wortb- ington, of Glyuymel (Conservative). In the adjoining district of Llanwrda three candidates appear, viz., Mr C. Matbias, of Lamphey Court (Conservative) Mr E. Perkins, of Penisgwarn (Liberal Unionist) and Mr W. Williams, of Drim (Liberal). For the Henry's Mote district Mr W. S. Jenkins, of Scleddy (Liberal), is the only candidate.

BRECON SHIRE. VAYNOB Divisiov.-At a meeting of the electors held at Cwmtaff on Saturday evening, Mr Daniel Jenkins, of Grawen, in the chair, Mr Thomas Jones was unanimously adopted as a candidate fcr the division. BRYNMAWR (Central Ward). On Monday night a meeting of the electors of this ward was held in the town-hall. Mr George Hicks presided. It was unanimously resolved to adopt Mr Basil Jayne, J.P., as the candidate. Mr Jayne, who was present, delivered an able address, explaining the provisions of the uew Act. No fear of a contest is entertained in this ward. BRYNMAWR (Western Ward).-On Tuesday eveniug a meeting of the electors of this ward was held at the town-ball for a similar purpose. Dr G. H. Brown presided. Mr Alfred E. Evaus, chemist, was nominated as a candidate, and the nomination was agreed to unanimously.

TO THE EDITOR. Sia,-A report is being most industriously spread throughout this district that it is my intention not to contest the Cowbridge division at the coming election of county councilors. As I have not the least idea of withdrawiug, I ask you to give this rumour a distinct denial in your next issue. — I am, &c., R. T. BASSETT. Crossways, November 27th, 1888.

TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—Referring to your issue of to-day, it is evident that Radical hails from the Tory camp, and is clearly not in the know," whereas your correspondent of last Saturday spoke by the card. Would Radical" be surprised to hear that the Liberals, some time ago, held two meet- ings to consider the selection of a candidate ? Would he be surprised to hear that a sturdy Radical expressed his willingness to contest tbe seat in case a Conservative appeared (Mr Hedley in perspective) ? Would he be further surprised to hear that a candidate was adopted (Mr Gilbert- son, not yet in perspective) ? In a few days the course of events effected a wonderful transformation. The great Magician Number One appeared on the scene. Ali Gilbert- son as Tory candidate. Presto! The Radical nominee ("sturdy," so-calied) collapses in his favour, and a section of the "sturdy "transfer their services to the Tory committee. An independent section of the Liberal committee, dissatisfied with this state of affairs, now waited upon M.r Hedley to elicit his political views, and found to their gratification that he stood on a platform comprising the following planks:- 1. Disestablishment of the Church in Wales 2, Home Rule for Ireland 3, working-class legisla- tion as opposed to landlord legislation. They accordingly urged him to offer himself as Liberal candidate.—I am, &c., A RADICAL NOT ON THE TORY COMMITTEE.

NOTICE TO OUR READERS. News parcels from our representatives at Swansea, Llanelly, Neatb, Carmarthen, and intermediate places which were despatched by the up-mail last night, did not reach us owing to an unfortunate oversight at the Cardiff railway station. By inadvertence the parcels were con- veyed beyond Cardiff, and up to the time of our going to press had not been returned.

SWANSEA. SCHOOL BOARD ELKCnON.-To supporters of William Howeii, steamship broker Please note his name stands twelali on the voting paper. 106 VISITORS to Swansea will do well to visit Mr Chapman's High-street Studio. The Photographs in Wales are taken there, at prices to suit all classes. PHOTOGRAPHY.—Siedle Bros. (from London), Heathtield-street, Swansea, turn out the best work ill the principality. 12^0

MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.- -V meeting of the local board was held on Monday, the chairmuu, Mr Morgan Morgan, presiding. On the motion of Mr Ll. Llewellyn, it was decided that a new road should be made on the western side of the Cynon from Penrhiwceiber to the White Thorn. Toe surveyor reporting on the cemetery recommended that it should be put in proper order, and the recommen- dation was adopted. Mr Gwilym Jones drew attention to the inferior quality of the gas supplied at Ynysybwl. The chairman did not believe it was so bad, but said that it would be improved. On the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, it was resolved that the public lamps should not be put out in the morning before the workmen waut to work.

TREFOREST. CALVARY.—Ou Sunday Gvening the Rev William Parry g;xve three raouths' notice of his intention to resign the pastorate of the church. The resignation will take effecton tbe lastSllnday in February, 1889.

ABERDARE. A REMINISCKNCK OF THK ELECTION.—Two boys, J. Smith and W. Rumbach, were each ordered to pay 1-. 3 i damages, aud 2s 6d including costs, for breaking three panes of glass in the window of Mr Pheips, Wetherall-street, on the night of the Parliamentary electiou. A COUNTY GENTLEMAN writes as follows :—I was favoured by a friend with a bottle of Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey, I found the result all that could be de ired. The etfect was speedy and satis- factory. The bronchitis, tightness of the chest, and cough which I had vanished like maic. after it had oniy been taken one day. It is a powerful remedy, and has unique properties possessed by no other dru^ or no other compound with which I am acquainted with. For weak-chested men, dslicate women and children that, has constant cough it cures when a.U other remedies fail.—^old by all Chamists in bottle* Is and 2s 9d each. -AAk distinctly for Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey. 22-1123

ABERDARE. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. — At the police- court on Tuesday—before Mr North, Mr Rhys, Mr D. P. Davies, and Mr W. Tliomss—Harry Evans, cabman, was charged with embezzling the sum of 4-.t the property of his employer, Samuel Dlx, 2, Market-street, on the 7th inst. Mr T. Phillips defended. On the date mentioned the defendant left his employ, and did not account for any money which he had received that day. Mr Shannon now stated that he paid defendant 4s to drive him to the cemetery on the occasion of funeral, on the 7th inst.—- Cross-examined He had seen the defendant that morning, and told him Mr Dix was willing to settle the case if he paid 17s. Tue magistrates discharged the defendant. CHARGE AGAINST A LLWYDOOKD LANDLORD.— Lot Price, Masons' Arms, Llwydcoed, was summoned for keeping his house open on Sunday, November 4-th.—On tiie application of Mr Simons the case was adjourned.

MOUNTAIN ASH. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—George M'Pherson, collitir, was summoned at" Aberdare police- court, on Tuesday, for assaulting Police-constable Edward Martin in Cardiff-road, Mountain Ash, on tbe 24-th inst., when that officer was endeavouring to separate him from another man whom he was bphting with.-Tbomas Ryderch was charged with being drunk aud with resisting P.C. King 00 the same occtsioi,M'Pherson was sent to gaol tor one month with hard labour. The other defendant was fiued JB1 and costs; or in default three week, imprisonment.

•CAERPHILLY. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. At the Caerphilly petty sessions, on Tuesday before Mr H. T. Williams and other magistrates—Thomas White, coal dealer, Bassaileg, and George Gunter, cab proprietor, Pontypridd, were summoned at the instance of Inspector Greenwell, R.S.P.C.A., for cruelty to horses at the Caerphilly fair on the 16-h instant. The inspector found both defendants at tbe fair with the animals in a bad condition and painfully lame and in the case of Gunter tbe horse was so bad that it was taken into a field close by and shot. White was fined S and costs, and Gunter 10s and costs.

CAKDIFE. A DEAR TRAMCAR RIDE. At the Cardiff police-couit Oil Tuesday before Dr H. J. Paine, Alderman Lewis, and Mr William SLtndera-youtig man, named Timothy Quhau, was charged with reiusing to pay his fare on a tramcar, and also with assaulting the conductor, George Harwood. The latter said that whilst his car was en route from St. John's square to Crwya- road the defendant tendered a small foreign coin in payment of his fare, and when witness refused to accept it the prisoner struck him.—Result Quhan's mother paid 10s 6 i. CARDIFF EXHIBITION.—The prize medal for reliable Waterproofs has been awarded to J. Man- chester and Co., Waterproof Garment Manufacturers, 11, Duke-street, Cardiff. 98 FANCY DRESS BALL.—Every description of Fancy Costumes tor ladies and gentleihen on hire. Cheapest and best bouse in the trade, Samuel firos., Universal Outfitters, St Mary-street, Cardiff. 2496 A CARD.—Mr Bert Harris, Portrait Painter, Z, Dumfries-place, Cardiff 1043 SEE GURNSEY'S Carriage Lamps, 10s 3d nair I Cardiff Exhibition. Ship, hotel, street lamps. 2171 PHELPS & Co., Fruiterers and Florists, Queen- street, Cardiff. 20ù5

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ANTICIPATIONS Heavy rain and a boisterous wind promised to make matters very uncomfortable far visitors to Croydon to-day, but the afternoon was not so unpleasant. The Grand National Hurdle Race was won in a canter by Conservator, whose nearest attendant home was Sorrento, who, la spite of his exertions on Saturday in iiie Novem- ber Handicap, was pulled out to-day to make his first appearance as a timber-topper. Tho next important event-the Stewards' Steeplechase— was secured also in a tun-away fashion by Bay Comus, who was backed dowu to 6 to 4. To- morrow some of the fallowing may be successful t Sydenham Hurdle—IBIS. Selling Hunters—KNCTSKORD. Greac Metropolitan Steepiecnase—THE FAWY. Wickham Hurdiu-SORRR-NTO or LIVINGSRO.\E, November Hunter¡;' S&eepJecha"e-].'¡¡:SM.A.N. Qualifying Steeplechase—Miss PLOTWICLL. Tuesday Night. VIGILANT.

CRUYDON NOVEMBER MEETING. C&OYDON, TUESDAY. 12 30-The ANERLEY UUNTKRV FLAT HACK of 100 sovs weight for the wiuuer to bu sold for 200 sovs. Two miles. Mr Waller's Knutsford, 6y 12st 71b Owner I Air J^awreuce's <ia«en town, 4y list l^lb Owner 2 Mr Grevilie's Signai Shot, ny 12st 311) Owner$ Mr Weaver's Outcry, aged 12st711> Mr Abiugtou 0 Mr E Woodland's J use in lime, aced 12st 71b Mr A Woodiaud 0 Mr E Woodland's Burton, aged 12st iib Mr \V Woodland 0 Betting—Evens Outcry, <: to 1 IJ.R;st Knutsfori, 6 to 1 agst Just in time, ana 10 to i itgsl ally othoi- ivnutuord maue play from Outcry and t^neenstown, with Signal Shot il. the rear. Passing lie a^anu Shot went 011 third to Kiiutiior i a, ,L Outcry and Burton became last, and iu this o-rder they ran until half a mile from home, where Outcry was baate i, and Knutdocd, mak;ni £ ail the running, won easily fy tive lengChS a bad third. Outcry was luuriii a:.d Burton last. Tuts winner was bought, in fot 270 guineas. 1 5-Tiie SELLING HUxiULK KAOE oi 100 sovs; weight forage, with seiiiug allowances. Two UIUUB, over eight hurdles. Mr S Woudianj Hi, H-. lOst. 7th Mr S Woodland, jun 1 Mr Yates's 1 ris, 6y 12st 51b Doiiery a Mr savage's Calpuri.it, 3y iO-it 7lo W Corner i Here Goteberg's Haru wa. e. ajted 12st alb Hewitt 0 Mr E Woodiaiia ? Zeio tos.oy 12st 510 Mr W Woodlin 1 0 Betting—2 to 1 a^st Blue B uon, 3 to 1 eacii ag t Iris and Haruware, b to 1 agst Calpuruia, an 1 lo to 1 ayst Zelotes. Blue Baron showed the way from Hardware and Calpurma, with Zelotes lyam lasi, until six mrlougs from home, when Hardware relused, and although Iris closed with Blue Barou after jumping the last flight of hurdles, Blue Baron drew away again a tue top of the hill and won by a length aii-i a half a bad third. Ha dwar 0 was last, beaten oil. The wiunea was sold to Sir C Hartopp fur 180 guineas. 1 45 The URAKD NATIONAL liUiiDLK RICE (handicap) of 350 sovs tue second receives 50 sovs out of the stakes winners extra. About two miles and a Quarter, over nine hurdles. Mr Biake'.s Conservator, by 12st T Harris 1 Mr Fairie's Sorrento, 4y llstB.b ..Capt Lee Barber 2 Mr tieasinau s Alfred, aged list 9lb Fage 6 Mr Simpson's Freedom, 4y 12st oli).. W Niijutinjjiul 0 Mr T Cannon's Duke of iiicumond, aged list 131b Mawaon 0 Capt Orr-Ewing's Guy Mannering, 4y list l2io A Ni^htingall C Sir C Hartopp's The Tyke, 4y list 81b..Mr Lainbtou 6 Lord Dudley's Jacob, by list 4,\) Capt Owen 0 Bettiug-IOU to oO agst Conservator, 5 to 1 agst The Tyke, 6 to 1 Agit Freedom, 100 to 1J agst Surreiito, S Lv 1 each agst Duke oi Kichuiuiid and Guy M&nneriuft and 10 to 1 agst Jacob. Jacob was first away, and, at a good pace, made rbe running from Freedom, Alfred, and Conservator, theu came Sorrento and The Tyke, with Guy Mannering in the rear. Passing the stauo Jacob was sui.wing the way from Al.red aud Freedom then lolluwed Conser- vator aud Sorrento, with the Tyke and Duke 01 Rich- mond now the last pair. Going througu the larmuouse meadows Jacob lost his place, an Freedom, talcing up the running, was followed down the hill by Alfred and Conservator, with Jacob, ;Sorrellw, and The Tyke lying next. They f:oll itt this order to tue foot ot the hill, about a quarter of a niue from home, where Con- servator drew away with ills lace in hand and won in a canter by ten lengths a bad third. Guy Matiuering was fourth, Duiie of llichinond tifth, The T ke next, and Jacob last, except Fieedoic, WIlO missed the last flight of hurdles. i 2u The SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs weight lor age, with selling allowances. About two miles. Mr R Tbirlwell's Cashier, 4y 10tit 71b Halsey 1 Mr Bewicke's Edward, aged list 101b Owner a Mr Yates's Dun bridge, by list IO10 Sensier 3 Mr OeischlaegeiJs Browu Betty, aged list iii) Mr W H Moore ) Mr Waller's Prime Cheddar, 6y list lulb .owner 0 Mr Piggott s Baccy, by list 31b Dodeiy 0 Mr Kennedy's Windsor, 4y lUt, 7Ib. h'Cùtt 0 Betting—0 to Z agst Edward, 7 LO 2 agst Windsor, 4 to 1 agst Brown Betty, 6 to 1 a^st Prime Ghoadt»r, and 7 to I each agst Cashier and Duu bridge. Duubr.age led over the tiist two frnces from Edward and Windsor, after wliich Baccy drew to tue front and went Oil from Dunbriuge, bidwaid and Windsor, with Cashier lying next, and Prime Cheddar last. Six furlongs from home Baccy refused and fell, and Cashier, taking up the running, was iollowed by Edward and Windsor until jumping the last flight of hurdles, when Edward took a alight lead, but Cashier drew awayagalIl at the top of the hill and won by thiee lengths; a bad tniru. Prime Cheddar was fouitn, Windsor tifth, and Brown Betty last. The winner was sold to.MrT. A. J. Evaus for £ 00 guineas. 2 55 The MIDDLE Ci.Ab IIUKDLE RKCE of 150 sovs weight for age, wiih selling and other allowances. Two miles over eight hurdles Mr J B Burton's Trevoiyau, oy 10=t iiio A Nightingall 1 Mr Dives's Wrea.h, 3y lOst 21b Woodland, jun 2 Mr J Mightiugall's Scotch Music, 3y lOst zib Mr J Mightiugall's Scotch Music, y lOst zib W Nightingall 3 Mr Brinckman's The Starter, by l<ist ..Mr Lauibton 0 Mr Powell's Prances Seiton, 4y list lib. Butcher G Betting—2 to 1 agst >v reath. a LO 4 ag-t scotch Music, 4 to I agst Trevelyan, 6 to 1 agst Starter, and 20 to 1 agst Kranctjs Srfto.i. The Strrter showed tue way from Wreath nnd Tre. veiyan, with Francis Sefton last, and in this o. dt;r they ran until six furlongs from hume, where Tre- veiyan took second place, and, dm.wnip to the frond shortly after>vards,won in -i canter by eight lengths a bad third. Frauces Settou was last throughout. The winner was sold to Sir C. Hartopp for 030 guineas. 3 30 — The STEWARDS STEEPLECHASE of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 200 sovs added winners ex- tra. Two milex. Mr Evans's Bay Comus, aged 12st 71b A Nightingall 1 Mr Moucrietfe's Hettie, 5y los; 91b Owner 2 Mr Yates's Lord Luiuley, 5y lOst 121b .Doliery 3 Mr Fairic's The MFH, 5y lOst 121b .Capt Barber 0 Mr G Moore's Charming Nancy, 5y Use lib Mr W H Moore 0 Betting-b to 4 agst Bay Comus, 5 to 2 agst Charming Nuncy, b to 1 agfit Lord Luuiley, b to 1 agst The MFH, and 10 to 1 agst Hettie. Charming Nancy led over the first fence from Bay Comus and Lord Lumiey, and then gav« way to nay Couius, who went on from Uettie and Lord Lumiey, with Charming Namy lying next. Bay Coinu led over the stand water from iiettia and Lord Luiuley, while Charming Nancy, who jumped very badly, dropped llllock last. Along the woodside Bay Comus increased his lead and eventually won in a cautor by fifteen lonkths a bad third. Charming Nancy fell halt a mile from home.

TO-DAY'S RACING. ORDER OF RUNNING. -ti uti wr, Flat Race, 12 30; Sydenham Hurdle, I November Hunters', 1 40; Wickham, 2 20 Great Metropolitan Steeplechase, 2 bo Qualifying Steeplechase, 3 3Q ENTRIES. SYDENHAM HURDLE RACE.-Two miles, o'er eight djgLiE. of hurdles. ys st lb ys stlb Hardware a 12 7 Spring wood a 12 3 Kiumont Willie 6 12 7 I Crafty 4 12 0 Iris 6 12 7 1 Devonshire Lass.. 0 11 1J SELLING HUNTERS'.—Weasel (aged), Quoted" (4y), Belle Vue (by), Knutsford (by), Skmtiiut i4y), Cannon B .ll (4y), each to be solo for £ 50. SCRATCH IN GS. Wickham Hurdle—Martinet, Forest, Gonfalon, Freedom, Courtier, Lady Winifred, Hungarian, Jack, Castilian, Theophrastus, Cueeuy Charlie, and scotch Music. ADDITIONAL ARRIVAIL-Tho following additiunal horses have arrived :—Evoe, Belle Vut-, Guy Man- nering, Scotch Music, Charning Nancy, Wreath, Jacob, •Sorrento, The Tyke, CartitKO, Alfred, Queen's Herald. Edward, Freedom. Hettie, Frances Sefton, Femnaa, Nell Cook, 1 revelyau, The t¡¡,rt"r, Souiham, Sa beu», Johnny Longtail, Bay Corpus, The NIFLI, Cuitticellor. The Fawn, Merry Maiden, Ireland, Alcaeus, Cloister, Sachet, Pedestrian, Willie Blair. Adanapaar, Tbe Celt. Maaslauu, Miss Plotw«ll, Muleteer, Spnnxwood, Crafty, Devonshire Lass, Kinuont Willie, SkinflinW and Cannon Ball.

THE OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. (/'SPORTING LIFtt TBLKGKAM. | CROYDON MEETING. RACK "O"S" PIL i- 1, Anerley Huners Knutsford 2 to 1 Mat Selling Hurdle Biuv Baron 2 to 1 agst Conservator 1 100 to 30 agst Grand National. < Sorrento >100 to 15 agst ( Alfred j S to 1 agst SelllngSteeplecbase Cashier 7 10 1 agsc Middle-classHurdle Trevelyan 4 to 1 "-it Stewards S'chase.. Bay Comus 6 to 4 Aget The above prices are identical with those ofhciaily published in the RACING CALENDAR.

PRINCIPAL WINNING OWNERS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS. 1886. 1887. 1388. £ £ £ Duke of Portland 4569 9bb-l, 2681'4 Lord Calthorpe 400ll 1.3.1272 2o647 Duke of Westminster 24430i 89S8 Sir R. Jardine 77ck'4 2du5 Utili Mr C. Perkins 4661 æ91i 10710 Mr D. Baiid 94482 lool-Ji 10617 Mr R. V yner 0 0 0 0" ;j82ó 163o8 S9854 Prince Soltykoff 77d2j 932 8309 Mr J. H. Houldsworth 2250 20071 o¿æt Lord Bradford 1882 2¡)09t oS78 Mr Ab:iigton 114444 llattfi;, tI¿14 Lord Durham 2124^- .)0.1. bl.31* Lord Dudley bliOi Sir G. Chetwynd 8020 6186 50614 Mr J. T. Whipp ollt 27.s9 6^19 Mr T. Jennings, jun 5,1144 1: 2) 4358 Captain Macheil 7150 1^014 q General O. Williams 8072 lli'3* 4835* Lord Ellesmere 3713i 2157 4623 Mr H.. Peck 59454 2174 45 Mr J Hammond 4870i bi,141 4485 Mi L. de Roihschild 4c*o 1*828. 429 :4 Mr W J. Legli 2V72, 2Sdi 4086* UukeotEsnufort Sm" 15573* 4J07j MrJ.Lowther 2y2ii lùbb,t 923 Lord Londonderry 7,&7 319501 0068J Mr W. Blake U3 33&0» Lord Penrhyn 167 3332 Lord Falmouth 0 0 344 5601 296()f Air H, '.NI'Cnliiiont — Jj.>rd i^rland 8950. 3648 4689* Mr A, Ben.,01m 267,1 19j8 25134 Alr J. Jatuesoit :007¡ Mr W. G. Stevens 1939. Hitl k4?5» Mr H. Macksey 405i 1406; 2402t Sir W. Throckmorton 80-j 104n <4io Sir F. Johnstolltl 5;9 11173j 2i62-; Mr T. Cannon 38784 33944 21o24 Mr W. Low 202 21481 Mr Leybourne 19ut 44t4 I An objection has been lodt Abeyance, winner of the Final P.ate at Manchester on Saturday, on the ground that she was not qualified to ruu. THK RACING WOULD SAYS:—3, 50, 21, 74. special -73, 40 THE MIDDLGHAM (MKNTOR'S) OPINION SAYS.— Metropolitan, 8 Wickham, 5 Humters, 16. Reply-paid telegrams C& words) promptly answered. Audr«*s— J. MEIWTOR, Mirldlaam. BtHlaltl. THE DEMON'S COD 11, -Chaplin, the Hurdle Demon, Code, says Blue, 32-24 Organ. Gate. Notwith- standing this being such a good thing, we 111\ another of the good old sort for 4H re I to-d n tseiid in by thousands and fear nothing. We I, IV« another Master Macgrath next week for Decern. Code. bs. Address-Donon. Spennmoor.

A BOON TO MSM who suffer from Nervoiw Debility, Lost Vigour, Exhausted Vitality, Ac. A treatise explaining the renowned Marseon treatment by local absorption, tae oniy positive cure without Stomach Medicines, will be sent in plain em "» p«, sealed, post free, upon a > m-uion —Address, The m .I. 'MI' v. *»»

THE COLCHESTER CALAMITY CORONER'S INQUEST. The Colchester coroner hold an inquest on Tuesday on the bodies of Henry Holland (33), his wife (aged 36), Minnie Holland (5), Robert Holland (3), and Thomas Holland (12 months), who lost their lives in a fire which occurred at their cottg9 in Clny-lane, Myland, early on Monday morning. Evidence was given as to the discovery of the tire and the finding of the bodies of the deceased. A neighbour named Charles Nicholls, who burst open Holland's door and iound the cottage filled with flames, stated that he saw Mrs Holland lying on the floor about two feet from the door. He tried to pull her out, but was unable to do so, the flesh peeling off in his hands. He got inside, but the ceiling crashed down on his back and head, and he had to hastily retreat. Nicholls further stated that about six weeks ago Mrs Holland, who had sometimes complained to him about her husband, toid him that her husband bad threatened to murder her and the children. Nicholls bad also heard, as rumour, that Holland had threatened to burn the bouse down. Mrs Cole, who lived next door, deposed that on Thurs- day, before the calamity, Mrs Holland received a leiter from her husband, who was then working at Walthamatow, in the following terms: Dear Wife,—Do the best you can for the little ones. Forgive me, for I can bear with it no longer. I nave had it in my head tor years." She said to Mrs Holland, "Don't you think this means barm and the deceased woman replied, 44 If so, it would be to himself. He will do me no wrong." The jury found that the deceased died from suffocation, but how the fire was caused there was no evidence to show.

SERIOUS SHIPPING DISASTERS. A LIFEBOAT'S CREW DROWNED. A Whitby correspondent telegraphs that at Staithes, teu miles north of Whitby, on Tuesday, the fishing cobles were caught in a gale whilst taking in their lines. The lifeboat, which had previously been off in attempting a rescue, upset, and the crew of twelve is, it is feared, drowned. The darkness prevented the possibility of ascer- taining the fate of the whole of the crew except two, who swam ashore. The crew of one of the cobles, numbering three men, were in the lifeboat when she upset. The little fishing village is over- whelmed with grief. A boat from Alnmouth, belonging to George Richardson, was capsized on Tuesday on the Northumbrian coast, and Robert Richardson, one of three brothers, was drowned. A Lloyd's telegram from Yarmouth says the surviving members of the crew of the Douglas were rescued on Tuesday in a plucky manner by the skipper and men of the Petrel, who at con- siderable risk saved them in their smack's boat. A south-eastern gale was blowing on Tuesday on the east coast, causing a heavy sea. Two schooners have arrived in the Tyne much damaged. One of them, the Marion, of Swansea, collided in the estuary with a Norwegian barque, both being damaged. On Tuesday afternoon the small fishing boat, Dan, was swamped off Montrose, and two men, Anderson and Mearns, were drowned. The skipper, West, and the other two members of the crew were picked up by the lifeboat Augusta.

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THE LAND PURCHASE BILL. THE CREATION OF FICTITIOUS TENANCIES. Mr W. H. SMITH moved that the proceedings on the Land Purchase (Ireland) Bill, if under discussion at twelve o'clock that night, be not interrupted nnder the standing order. The House divided, when there were :—For the motion, 202 against, 129; majority, 73. The motion was therefore carried. The House then resumed the committee on the Laud Purchase Bill. Mr SHAW-LEFEVRE moved a new clause that no advance should be made by the Land Commis- sioners to any one tenant purchaser, in respect of any application made after the passing of this Act, exceeding the sum of £2,000 in all. THat would limit the operation of that Act to tenancies of about 9100.% year and if they went beyond this they would dapart from the ostensible object of the Act, which was the creation of a peasant proprietary. It was clear that if purchase was confined to the smaller class of holdings a much larger number of farmers could be converted into owners than if they undertook to deal with the larcrwr h,r-i..r.L Mr BALFOUR quite agreed that a con- siderable proportion of these larger holdings were purchased to the exclusion of the smaller holdings. This would be a great abuse of the privileges granted to Ireland by the Ashboume Act, but the returns before them showed that this had not been the case, that the purchase of large holdings was exceptional, and that the great mass of the money advanced had been employed in the purchase of the smaller holdings. If the larger holdings were expressly excluded from the benefit of a great remedial measure, they would become centres of disaffection. Mr SEXTON said it appeared that, as the act was now being administered, the tenants of Irish hold- ings under BIZ a year had only received half a million, while 277 large farmers had received no les., than £ 850,000. Mr H FOWLER said that the principle of limitation was already admitted by the act of last session, which provided that no holdings of a higher value than L5,000 should be purchased. He could not understand how they could justify assisting the prosperous tenants of Ulster to purchase their holdings, while they refused to aid the English tenants in a similar manner. Lord R. CHURCHILL could not admit that it was ever intended that the Ashbourne Act shouid apply to the smaller class of teuants. It would be very injurious if the sale of a large estate, embracing a large number of small tenants, was prevented from being carried out because there might be a single tenant of 2500 a year. After some observations from Mr Rathbone, Dr Clark, Mr T. W. Russell, S'r G. Campbell, Mr Ohildera, and Mr Heaiy, Mr SAMUEL SMITH expressed a hope that the Government would see their way to confine the advances under this bill to the object of creating a tenant proprietary. Mr BALFOUR said he could not imperil the purchase of estates that he thought ouzht to be bought by accepting this new clause as it waa moved by the member for Bradford but he was ready to accept a clause to the following effoct- That no advance shall be made by the Land Commissioners to any one purchaser of laud under the Land Law (Ireland) Act exceeding the sum of LS,000, except in the opinion of the Land Commissioners the advance of such larger sum, not exceeding 25,000, be expedient for carrying out the sale of a whole estate." Mr SHAW-LEFEVRK said that he should be quite ready to accept the clause as proposed by the Government if they on their part would substitute £ 2,000 for £ 3,000. After soma further conversation, the motion was withdrawn. Mr SHAW-LKFKVRK then moved the following new clause:—" N" advance shall be made by the Land Commissioners in respect of any holding which has not been occupied by the tenant, or his predecessors iu title, other than purchasers, since the passing ot this act as a distinct and separate tenancy during a period of not less than five years." The object of the clause was to prevent the creation "f bogus tenancies. Mr BALFOUR said he could not assent to the clause. Ha did not believe in the existence of the abuses against which it was said to be directed. After som« further discussion, Sir GEORGE TBEVKLYAN said that, unless the Land Commissioners were not only empowered, but required to inquire into the solvency and bona fides of tenant, the result migiit be that under this act land might pass inta the bands of impecunious tenants, or mere land speculators. Mr PLUNKIOT said that the Land Commissioners did in nil cases make inquiries on these points. Mr SEXTON insisted that in numerous cases, the facts of which he mentioned, the Irish Land Commissioners had been induced to advance money for the purchase of land held on bogus tenancies by mere men of straw, who had neither the knowledge nor the capital necessary to farm the land, and had, in truth, no other intention than to assist the landlord in pocketing a sum of public money. 'u'l' .1I'L"n\ __I iYt.r LLLLuri saia mat n. *"<° uy no means a rare practice in Ireland to divide large estates into a number of bogus farms, which were nominally let to members of the landlords' families, and were then sold to the so-called tenants at the highest price which the Land Commissioners could be induced to sanction. In this way the landlord was enabled to obtain a much larger price for his land than would be given by real purchasers in the open market. Not only this, but other fraudulent practices might be and actually were carried on under the Act as it stood. The Land Commissioners were uot able to protect the State against these abuses, and it was therefore neces- sary to pass some such clause as that before them. He wished to know whether it was the intention of tho Government to use this bill for the purpose of planting Protestant farmers from the north on the estates in the south and west of Ireland from which Roman Catholic farmers had been evicted. If that policy were pursued there was no hope of the restoration of peace in Ireland. Mr O'DOHKRTT having risen to continue the discussiou, Mr W. JOHNSTON moved that the question be now put. The Chairman took no notice of the inter- ruption. Mr O'DOHERTY proceeded with his observations urging that, something should be done to prevant the creation of fictitious tenancies. The committee divided, and the clause was rejected by 120 to 93. The clause dealing with the limitation of advances was agreed to in amended form, :[LRrr SITTING.]

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MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR IN THE KHONDDA. A MAN FOUND DEAD ON A I" MOUNTAIN. Some sensation was caused in the Rhondda Valley on Tuesday by the announcement that the dead body of a man had been found lying on a heaip of stones in a lonely road on Llanwonno MiJUntaiu, halfway between Ferudale and Biaenllecbau Farm. The discovery was made about 7.30 a.m. by a lad named Richard Evans, whp immediately procured assistance. The body was identified as that of Jeremiah Phillips, aged 68, a lamplocker, residine at No. 17, Hill-street, Fertidale. There were three nasty cuts on bis head, which had the appearance of being the result of a fall. The deceased's hat and stick were found about ten yards off, in a small bole in the ground through which runs a mountain brook. It has been ascertained that on the previous day deceased left home in company with a fellow lodger, aud that both were seen drinking together at Ferndale. His companion returned home about midnight, and when questioned yesterday stated that be had no recollection as to where he left the deceased. An inquent will be held, and a jury has already viewed the body.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT IN WELSH. Private enterprise has accomplished what a Conservative Governmentfeared to undertake. Mr Ritchie, on behalf of the Government, declined to listen to Mr Osborne Morgau's appeal to publish the Local Government in Welsh as well as English. The reason, or rather excuse, advanced by the President of the Local Government Board was that there were very few persons in Wales who could not read English intelligently I We have now before us, in the form of a Welsh handbook to the Local Government Act, a very striking commentary 011 Mr Ritchie's assertion. To Mr Gee, of Denbigh, belongs the credit of placing in the hands of the Welsh-reading popu- lation an explanation of the provisions of this Ac;, and Mr Gee is too experienced a man of business to have done this without feeling assured that the demand for the book would repay him the cost of publication. Mr Gee's version of the Act forms a distinct section in the latest editiou of a Welsh Legal Handbook, a sort of "Every Man His Own Lawyer in the vernacular. It is more a paraphrase thau a literal translation of the Act, but all the essent.al points of the original are retained in the Welsh version. In other words, it is the Act itself diseucumbered of its legal phraseology and technicalities, and placed before the public in a clear style which is well within the grasp ot the ordinary reader. And herein it not only differs from, but improves upon most of the English handbooks, inasmuch as the sections are so plainly worded as not to necessi- tate the addition of the explanatory footnotes which make many of these handbooks appear so intricate. A careful comparison of the Welsh version with the original act satisfies us of the fidelity and general trustworthiness of the work. The 126 sections are separately numbered, with bold sioe headings showing the nature of each section. Added to this is a table of Welsh counties, showing for each the population, acreage, and constitution of its council; to which again is appended a valuable summary of the regulations for elections, qualifications of voters and candidates, and all other information neces- sary to a due understanding of the act aud its application. The book also contains geuer»l legal information, with a special chapter on tithes and the law of distraint, together with a complete and well-arranged index. It is well printed, strongly bound in cloth, and the price is two shillings. These facta may open the eyes of many to the nature and extent of Welsh literature.

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CARMARTHENSHIRE. LLANELLY.-At a meeting of Liberal electors in No. 2 Ward the names of the following gentlemen were submitted to the meeting :—Messrs William Howoli, William John Wilsou, Thomas Phillips, and John Hopkins. All four delivered addresses, Mr Hopkins not pressing his claims strougly on aceoum,ot physical infirmity, though willing to do his best if returned. On a ballot being taken, Messrs Howell, Phillips, and Wilson were decided upou as candidates, and it was also resolved to exert every effort to return them as the Liberal representatives of tha ward in the council. LLANDDEUSANT.—A meeting of the ratepayers of this parish was held in the British Schoolroom. This division consists of Liaiiddeusqnt, Mothvey, and part of Tingad. There are three candidates in the field, viz., Mr G. Jones, Ysfcrad Mr C. Bishop, Cwm-rythen and Mr J. Lewis, Roiston House, Llandovery. Only one of the candidates was present (Mr Lewis). MrJ. Davies, Aber- ,Iechach, Llanddeusant, the chairman, read letters of apoloaty from the other two candidates.—Mr Jones could not attend through ill-health Mr Bishop because he bad not been asked to attend. Mr Bishop, in his letter, said that if the rate- payers of Llanddeusant considered Mr Lewis (who had come out after his address bad been issued) as the most suitable person to represent them in the county council, he would withdraw.— MrLewis was called upoo to declare his views. He said he was as true a Liberal now as he was 43 years ago. He was not going to explain any part of the Act, but left that to Mr Jones, jun., who was present to represent his father.—Mr Jones was then called upon to address the meeting. He bad not come to make any speech, but he was pleased to say that his father, who as all knew had been a Conservative hitherto, was now a staunch Liberal, and be was happy to say that he (the speaker) had been the means of converting him. He went on to speak of the importance of securing a Liberal representative on tha council.— One of the subsequent speakers said that meeting had nothing to do but decide between Mr Bishop and Mr Lewis.—The Chairman thereupon asked if anyone present would propose Mr Bishop as a candidate.—No response was made, and shortly alterwards the meeting terminated. WHITLAND.—Mr James, Fynoubridge, having withdrawn, the Rev W. Thomas, Congregational minister, Whitlaud, is the only Liberal candidate for this division.