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SPECIAL FUND FOR COALS, BLANKETS, I AND ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, 1882-83, FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS. T. Kemmis, Esq £ 1 0 0 Mrs Boileau Jones 1 0 0 Miss Lewis. 0 10 0 Mrs Curtis. 0 10 0 P. J Ash, Esq 1 0 0 Miss Protheroe 0 10 0 Miss Harris, Sunnymead. 0 10 0 Miss Ruding 0 10 0 Miss James 1 0 0 Mrs Voyle 0 10 0 Also three blankets from Mr Harries, mercer; some disused blankets and articles of clothing (very acceptable) from Mrs Fothergill. The following letter has been addressed to the rev. gentlemen of Tenby:— Charity Organization Society, Dec. 7, 1882. DEAR SIR,—The Committee would be glad if you would be so good as to furnish me with a list of poor persons (giving their Christian names and exact ad- dresses) with whose cases you may be well acquainted and who from poverty, age, or protracted illness may, in your opinion, be lit recipients for coal, blankets, sheets, or articles of clothing. The cases of the very old and sick poor will be first dealt with. W Persons who are at present in receipt of good wages, or who have been earning money to some amount during the season or summer months, and have neglected to save anything to meet the demands of the winter, or who may be of intemperate habits, will not, save in very special cases, be eligible. To issue coals. &c., to such persons would be simply to discourage thrift and otherwise to demoralize instead of benefiting them. Yours, &c., (Signed), E. JSAWDON POWER. P.S.-It is desirable, in as many cases as possible, to 1 state what special character of relief is most needed. Contributions will be gladly received by the two Banks in Tenby, and by the Hon. Secretary, Hey wood Lodge. Disused blankets and articles of clothing will be thankfully received by the Charity Agent, Mr J Thomas, Working-men's Club. E. RAWDON POWER. Tenby Charity Organization Society, Dec. 19, 1882.

THE LATE Op JORDAN, OF PIGEONSFORD. A correspondent writes: In Thursday's Western Mail there was a notice of the death ot Mr. George Bowen Jordan Jordan, ot Pigeonsford, in his 76. h year. Mr Jordon took a severe cold last week when on a visit to his brother-in-law, the presen. Mr Powell, of Nameos, and after a severe attack of inflammation of tHe lungs, died after only three days' illness. Thus there has passed away one oi the most respected and widely innuennat cha- racters in the county of Cardigan. As a magis- trate Mr Jordan took an active interest in all matters relating to the county, and in his own parish of Llaugranog he was simply supreme. He had always lived amongst his tenants, he spoke their language, knew their ways, and was one oi themselves, lo the poor he was ever their good, kind friend and benefactor. Mr Jordan was a true type of the old-lashioned squires who are, unfortunately, well nigh extinct. Mr Jordan was ^graduate of the University of Cambridge, anu Was twice married. The first Airs Jordan was a daughter of Sir John Owen, of OrieUon, and the second Mrs Jordan, who survives him, is a niece of the late and sister of the present Mr Powell, ot Nanteos. Tits only son pre-deeeased him, and the property dfevolvesUpon the grandson, who is a rrtinor Mr Jbrdah has left tyieei daughters tu mourn bis loss—Mrs Hope, widow ot the late Admiral tiope; Mrs Jones, wife of Mr Morgatt Jones, Fenian and the youngest who is unmarried Great and universal sympathy is felt in the dis- trict with Mrs Jordan and the family in their bereavement.

MILFORD DOCKS. In the High Court of Justice Chancery Divisio0 (before Mr Justice Chitty) this case came agai" before the court on Monday. Last week, on the application of the plaintiff, a deoenture holder lor more than £ I0,0(K an injunction was granted restraining the sheriff of Pembroke from selling certain plant under an execution against the con- tractor obtained by creditors. ibe plant was claimed by the company, the contract between them and the contractor containing a proviso that certain plant placed by the contractur on the premises for the purpose of pet forming the works, should be the property of the company but that on the completion of the works the plant should be taken back by the contractor, and allowed for in his account. An execution creditor of the contractor seized, and the plant was to have been sold last Tuesday, but Mr Mowatt, on behalf of himself and all other debent nre holders, obtained an interim injunction over last Friday restraining the sale. The motion was renewed about five, o'clock on that day, and was then postponed. On Satur- day Mr Justice Chitty thought he ought to dis- charge the order, it not having been mentioned to him when the application was hr&t made that the execution was under a judgment ot the Queen s. Bench Division. The plaintiff assented to this course, and on Monday the order was finally, discharged. His Lordship said that by a slip u had not been mentioned to him that a sheriff' was in possession under a judgment of the Queen's Bench. It was evidently only a slip, but it was the duty ot applicants for injunctions to place the court in possession of all the facts of a case This had not been done in the present instance. and the consequence was that he must discbarge the order, and give the costs ot all parties, including the sheriff and the sheriff 's auctioneer, against the plaintiff.

GBOBG^- CHILES begs respectfully to announce < be is now sending out Messrs. AUsopp and Sons one X light dinner ale for the first time in this district at the low price of 9s per firkin. All the leading brands of champagnes viz., Pomeroy's Extra Sec, Heidsick's Dry Monopole, Perner Jouet's Pale Creaming and Extra Dry, G. H. Mumm's, Geisler, Moet and Shandon, Dry Epernay, Saumer, &c., &c—See price list. Also Allsopp s Light Dinner Ales in prime condition at 3s. per ■doz. This invigorating and pure beverage is largely consumed in the London district and it will undoubtedly give great satisfaction; also 4i gall jars, with taps, filled on the shortest notice. Between 40,000 and 50,0110 emigrants have entered Manitoba this year at Emerson, and this does not include those who may have crossed the frontier at other points. Police patrols have again been appointed to guard Hawarden Castle during Mr Gladstone's naidezwe there.

ASS A ULT- O F- A R VIS. On Monday a grand Assault-of-Arms by men of the Royal Welsh Fusi!iers, Royal Naval Reserve and Coastguard, took place at the Skating Rink. There were two performances, at 3 30 and 7 p.m. There was a large attendance at both, but especially in the evening, and the several feats of strength and endurance were gone through without a hitch. The movements of the infantry were under the direction of Sergeant-Major Causell, and the coastguard and royal naval reserve under that of AIR Blackler, cilief officer of coastguard at Tenby. The band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers were present and played a choice selection of music, under the direction of Mr Conroy. The tug of war between ten men of the line and a like number of the royal naval reserve and coast- guard, resulted-the afternoon in a draw, and in the evening was won by the navy. The following is the result of the different contests:— AFTERNOON. Single Stick—J. Matthews, R.N., 1; James Fox. Quarter Staff. Private Meredith, 1; Delaney. Fencing. — Sergeant-Instructor Vane, 1; Sergeant- Instructor Patience. Sword v. Bayonet.—Sergeant-Major Cansell, 1; Private Price. Siugle Stick. — The contest was between Colour- Sergeant Chase and Private Meredith. Boxing.—The set-to was between two lads, Cansell and Cane, and was decided in favour of Cansell. Tug of War-Drawn; the sides winning one each. EVENING. Single Stick.-Thomas Day, Coastguard, 1; James Fox, Royal Navy. Quarter Staf f.—Delaney, 1; Meredith. Fencing.—Vane, 1; Patience. Sword v. Bayonet.—^Cansell, 1; Price. Single Stick (Royal Naval Reserve).—J. Marshall, Coastguard, 1; J. Hennessy, Coastguard. Boxing.- Patience, 1; Meredith, Bayonet v. Bayonet.—Delaney, 1; Meredith. Boxing.—Cansell, (Boy) 1; Vane, (Boy). Boxing-Not on Programme,—Joshua Marshall, 1; Thomas Cole. Tug of War.-The Royal Naval Reserve beat in both trials. Captain C. C. Thorold acted as referee.

DEATH OF THE BISHOP OE LLANDAFF The Bishop of Llandaff expired on Saturday morning at seven o'clock, after a very brief illness, dot his residence, Bishop's Court, Llandaff, in the 85th year of his age. the venerable Prelate had enjoyed comparatively good health until a few days oaoK, when the recent b .d weather seemed to have a prejudicial effect upon him. quite prostrating him tie rapidly became very weak, and there was a great failure of vitality, owing entirely to his ad- vanced age. He was a son ot the late Mr WiUi-im Ulhvant, of Manchester, and was b -rn in that city on August 16, 1798 He was educated at St. Paul's School, London, and Trinity College Cam- undge. In 1849, upon the death ot Ur. Cople- atone, he was offered the See of LlauLlafl by Lord John Russell, and in December of that year was consecrated ninety-second Bishop of Llandaff.

THE ARCHBISHOPRIC OF CANTERBURY The "Press Association has authority to state that the Queen has been pleased to offer tue Arch- bishopric ot Canterbury to Dr Benson, Bishop oi- iruro, and it also understands that his lordship has signified his acceptance of the otlice. ihe n est Briton, the county Lioeral paper, published at lrulv, releiring to the Queen's offer to Dr lienson, saysEveryone who knows Dr Benson winbepleasedtohearot this recognition by her Alajesty 6F "the earnestness, dcvoti n, atid great ability which distinguish his lordship." I he .Prells Association Penzance correspon- dent says:—.ihe elevation of the Bishop of iruro to the primacy is regarded in Cornwall as a fitting recognition of his lordship's great capabilities to strengthen the position of the Ctiurcn At tne same time deep regret is felt that the time is so near when Dr Benson must separate his connection with the county During the iew years be has been iu Cornwall he has displayed remarkable zeal in the Church's work, and has inspired his coadjutors witti great euthusiaorn for the cause he had so closely at heart; indeed, under Dr Benson's guidance a most perceptible change has occurred in the Church life ut COin wall. fecores ot churches have been built and a large number ot mission chapels provided in remote hamlets. In all these undertakings the bishop showed deep personal interest, and invariably wade it a point to attend the opening services, and delivered sermons or addresses which showed wonderful familiarity with the history of the county. but the great task to which he addressed himself vas the building of Iruro Cathedral. In this matter he displayed unflagging energy. It is his good fortune to see the result ot his labours tor the choir of the cathedral is fast approaching completion. Thanks also to his lordship, an excellent Divinity school has been established at Truro fhe Iruro Grammar School has been revived, and a high school for, girls has been established, and attended with marked success. On the whole, the Bishop has also gained an enviable popularity among the Nonconformists, who are a strong body in Corn- wall. At the same tune he has strongly resisted the attacks ot those who seek to disestablish the Church.

THE SOUTH WALES CIRCUIT. Lord Justice Brett has fixed the following dates for holding the ensuing Winter Assizes on the South Wales Circuit:—Haverfordwest, Friday, January 19; Cardigan, Monday, January 22; Carmarthen, Wednesday, January 24 Brecon, Saturday, January 27; Presteign, Wednesday, January 31 Chester, Friday, February 2; Cardiff, Friday, February 9. Both civil and criminal business will be taken at these assizes.

SIR WATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., the senior member of Parliament for Denbighshire, and aide de-camp to Her Majesty the Queen, who has lor a week been lying seriously ill at W ynllstay, Ruabon, his family seat in Wales, was un Tuesday llibht reported to be in an improved condition the hon. baronet has been suffering trum br-mchitis and irritation from an old wound in the neck, giving much uneasiness to his friends Febrile teverishness, which had been induced, has now almost totally left, the temperature being much lower.

Sir Thomas Brassey, M.P, who was accom- panied by Lady Brassey, opened a fisuernun's institute at Hastings un I uesday. Madame Ristori, who has been spending a few ( days in Paris on her way to Italy for the season.. expressed great satisfaction ai tbe result of her artistic tour through Englandj Scot-land, and Ireland,

ANOTHER MANSION" DESTROYED BY FIRE. The Press Association Norwich correspon- dent reports that on Monday morning, Gunton Hall, near Cromer, the seat of Lord Suffield, was almost destroyed by a fire which originated in the flue in a bedroom on the south-west side. Lord Suffield was not at home at the time. A large body of tenantry and labourers soon moved to the spot, and the agent, the Hon. Harbord Harbord, directed their eff">rts to extinguished the flames with the aid of a small Carisbrooke engine on the premises. Other engines soon arrived from Alysham, North Walsham, and Northripps, but they were unable to cope with the conflagration, and after a time it was evident that the whole of the front square building, containing the drawing, dining, billiard rooms, and library, with the bed- rooms above, must be destroyed. Fortunately it being day light, a large quantity of furniture, books, and pictures were taken out of the hall. A room containing some valuable Chippendale futniture was, however, entirely destroyed. It is difficult to estimate the damage at present, but it is under stood that the hall was fully insured in the North- British and Mercantile Offices.

ILLNESS OF THE DEAN OF EXETER. Information has been received by the Cathedral authorities of Exeter that the Dean was seriously ill in Vienna. While staying in that capital a few months ago the Dean slipped when in his room and fractured a bone of one of his legs. The injury has kept him confined to the house. A report now comes that, in addition to the accident, the Dean is also suffering from an acute attack of bronchitis, and prayers were on Sunday offered up at the afternoon service at the Cathedral for his recovery.

— SHOCKING SUICIDE OF A NEGRO. American advices received on Saturday, dated the 4th inst., report an extraordinary afLir at Greenville, Nort.1 Carolina. It appears that a large number of bales of cotton had been received there from ell's Ferry, and in one of them, when being opened for examination, was found the body of a negro, pressed almost out of shape. Inquiiies were at once made, and the body was ultimately idendified as that of James Bradley, of Bell's Ferry Bradley, it was stated, was about to be married to a young women from Pitt's Countv, when two other women turned up. Both claimed Bradley as their husband, and each bad a child with her, of which they s id Bradley was the father. Bradley thereupon ran into a cotton gin house while the labourers were at di t er, and nothing more was seen or heard of him until his body was found some time afterwards, as stated It was thought at first that Br.idley had been thrown into the press by one of the labourers, but an investigation showed that this supposition was not tenable, and all the facts pointed to the con- clusion that in a fit of despair the unfortunate fellow had thrown himself into one of the partially filled presses during the absence of the workmen, and been pressed to death.

THE PHCENIX PARK MURDERS. On Tuesday the prisoner Westgate was brought up at the Northern police court, Dublin, charged on his own confession with the Phoenix Park murders, and after formal evidence, was remanded. Prisoner is a man of middle height, thoroughly seaman-like in appearance. He was dressed in a blue serge jacket, tightly fitting, and buttoned, and he wore a check shirt without a collar. On his broad but stooping shoulders is set a remark- able-looking round head, a pleasing, good-natured expression overspreading his features, which are bronzed by exposure to the weather. His hair is brown, and rather closely trimmed, and he wears a full, bushy beard Sometimes an involuntary twitching is noticeable about his mouth. During the short proceedings he smiled a couple of times and looked at the clock, hut he seemed perfectly alive to what was going on, and, judging by his appearance and demeanour on Tuesday at any rate, nobody would 'ake him for a crazy tool. The" Press Association" special correspondent in Dublin says that although Westgate has been subjected to the formality of a private and search- ing examination, his extraordinary conduct since he has been in custody has increased the belief that he is either insane or playing a part. Since his arrival in Dublin he has stated he left, the city two days before the murders in Phoenix Park were committed. A private investigation, however, continues into a connection which is believed to exist between the Phoenix Park crime and the attack upon Mr Field, and it is now practically placed beyond doubt that both outrages were the outcome of the same organisation.

The Union Steamship Company are conveying to Natal, free of charge, by their steamer African, bailing from Southampton on 22nd instant, a further supply of trout ova for the Government of Natal. The ova are supplied by the proprietors of the Howietown Fishery, Stirling. In the editor's room of one of the Dublin news- papers there is a memento that is unique in its way. It is a -telegram in a neat frame, and was sent, to the editor 'oy a genius ot a reporter a few weeks ago in the following words:—"Please keep column open for dastardly outrage to be com- mitted at eleven o'clock to-night On Tuesday, at Whitehaven County Court, a jury awarded the widow ot a miner named Casson £184 compensation for the ueath of her husband, who was killed in sir James Bain and Co's mines if, September, through a chain breaking and allowing a large weigln to fall down the pit upon Casson, who was killed. Ihe weight hmi been, attached to an indicator to show the quantity of water in the pit, the evidence showed that the chain waS not in proper order at the time of the agpidtjQt,

LOCAL NOTES. Before your next issue Tenbyites will have an opportunity of judging of the merits of another amateur pertormarwe-of an altogether different character to the last they were treated with-an Oratorio; the production of which is fixed for Thursday in next week. From all I have been able to gather about the chorus, for I have not been able to be present at more than three or four of the rehearsals, there is every prospect of Judas Maccabseus" being produced with more success than the "Messiah "or "Elijah," both of which, considering the non-musical proclivities of the Teuby people, were very creditable perfor- mances. That there will be an improvement on Thursday week I am certain, as the splendid Band of Her Majesty's Royal Welsh Fusiliers will form the orchestra. And the Tenby public know pretty well by this time what that means. The chorus, strengthened by the Band, will go a long way to make the affair a success. No pains however have been spared by the talented conductor, Mr Jenkins, to make the Oratorio pass off successfully. I find from a circular placed in my hands by a subscriber that tiiis is his first venture with the Tenby Musical Society, which he has founded with the object, [ suppose, of endeavouring to instil into lenby a taste for music. The effort is a laudable one; at the same time it is certainly an up-hill task. I trust the venture will prove as remu- nerative to Mr Jenkins as it deserves to be To make it so the public must give him all the encouragement they can, and they cannot do so more effectually than by attending the Oratorio and Concert on Thursday next. + A Race Meeting for Tenby is, I believe, begin- ning to assume a definite form. At a preliminary meeting on Saturday evening the prospects were considered sufficiently encouraging to warrant a programme being drawn up for approval by the stewards, an influential number at gentlemen having promised to lend their assistance by filling this post, i he programme will include a Borough Member's Plate," the "Maindiff Court Plate," a "Town Plate," the "Stewards' Plate," and a Consolation Stakes." The Hon Secretary hopes further to secure a meet of the South Pembrokeshire Hounds in the LOwn during the week, and one or mure balls will be organized at the Assembly Rooms. Following as it will close upon the heels of the South Pembrokeshire Hunt Week, there are many indications that the meeting will be more than usually successful. There must either be a dearth of men, or a superabundance ot young ladies in Tenby—which is it? l'he columns of the Conservative daily, the Western Mail, contained on Monday morning a notification from two young damsels in Tenby to the effect that they would be happy to correspond with two young gentlemen, with a view to- matrimony! Oh fie fair maids of Tenby, that you should have degenerated so low as to seek to "catch a man" through the columns of a "penny daily." Not that the proceeding is any great crime in itself; but that Tenby girls should be compelled to have recourse to such an alternative is enough to wake every bachelor in Tenby blush, more especially as the young damsels are of that interesting age-22 and 24. What can the marriageable males be thinking about to allow E. L." and "E. P." to thrust themselves into the market. An attempt at all costs should be made to dissuade these charming girls from dong anything rash. they may be successful in getting husbands, and Tenby society would lose the two Graces; but there is the old adage about marrying in haste, &c. 1 am told that the replies came fast and furious to the office on Monday; but instead of passing into the hands ot the would-be r. cipients who were anxiously awaiting them, they were courteously told by the Postmaster the letters would be returned to the dead letter office! The spirits of the damsels. elated at the pile of correspondence, sank to freezing point all being thus informed, and the collapse was about one of the best transformation scenes witnessed by the Postmaster for a long time. ♦ I trust the Mayor's appeal to the public for sub- scriptions to give to the poor of the town, whose circumstances will not permit them to purchase it, some beef for their Cinistmas dinner, will meet with the response it so well deserves That there are very many such in Tenby is only too well known to those who wake it their duty to go in amongst them and minister to their wants. That the poverty in some cases is the result of their own thriftless and reckless habits is also a fact only too appatent to those who see them in their daily life; but however much all will deplore this state of things, it is difficult to stand by and see the children suffer through the folly of their parents, which is what it comes to if chanty is withheld. On the other hand there are scores of persons in lenby, through no fault of their own, who are f really deserving objects of sympathy and support, but who snrinkfrolU making their wants known; they don't proclaim their misery from the house- tops like their neighbours, and thuIi in some in- stances are passed over altogether. These I hope will receive the first claims upon the fund instituted by His Worship. I have no doubt they will, and only draw attention to this circumstance in order that those who will be called upon to provide the names of deserving recipients will see that they are not passed over. « As I shall not have another opportunity of making my bow before the festive season is upon us, I will wish all my readers a merry Christmas. TATTLER.

A fire which broke out on Sunday morning in a I house at Le Puy, inhabited by eight poor families, h4s led to a sad loss of life, no fewer than nine persons having fallen a prey to the flames. At lunbridge Wells, on Monday, a man named Edwards, a seller of sweets, was for the tenth time fined 5s and costs for Sunday trading. He was similarly fined last week. Tile Canton of St. Gall has passed a law re-iu- tro .uciog capital punishment by a large majority. The Council of the Canton of Lucerne passed the sa ..e law by 73 votes against eis»bt. Lee, a well-known American sculler, has arrived in England, and .s issuing cliHilemfes The troupe of gymnasts known0 as the Silbon has arrived in London from America,

^i^2ilRESP0NDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for, or in uny way identify ourselves with the opinions and sentiments of our Correspondents. Correspondents are requested to send their name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.

7b the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIK,—It is stated in your report of the Council meeting, in your issue of the 14th, that I offered £ 400 for certain land belonging to the Corporation. I never made that or any offer, for that or any land belonging to the Corporation, or any other body or individual. Yours faithfully, Dec. 19,1882. ERED. D. DTSTEE.

To the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIR,—In common with others, I regret to learn that our Rector is laid up by indisposition. I hope he may soon recover his wonted strength. I confess, however, to anocner regret about him— that on the last occasion of his addressing his own flock, he should have said, in referring to the decease of the good Archbishop of these realms, "That however much they differed from the late Prelate in his political and theological opinions, all would acknowledge that a good and holy man had passed away a fit successor of Augustine. Anselm, and Laud." The italics are my own. It strikes me that very few people who heard these words would endOJrse the state* ment, that they much differed from the late Prelate in his political and theological opinions." In politics the Archbishop was one of the most mode- rate of Liberals, and in theology a steadfast believer in the great facts of Christianity which give it the character of a supernatural religion, and that he held to these while still a strong advocate, and most tolerant of free inquiry, and of liberty in regard to all non- essentials in dogma and in ceremony. The iirfctoi's linking of names is quite as open to challenge. Austin has perhaps earned his place in th, calendar of saints according to human standards of sainthood. He was a loyal servant of the Pope, but a man of weak intellect and of no attainments. The two most interesting things about him, that I know, are— his part in planting Christianity in England, and the repulse he met from the Welsh Church when he at- tempted to lay upon it the yoke of Rome, in the form of his own supreme authority. But what of the monks o: Bangor ? The age of Anselm suited his genius and writings. They will always be respected, but nothing more. His piety, charity, and still more, his firmness and modera- tion in Church discipline, are the best legacies he has leit to the Church. As for Laud, no honour can be derived from such a name. It was a serious blunder to put the old man to death; but if ever a man did his best to destroy the Protestantism of this land it was Laud. He was the Arch-Ritualist as well as Archbishop. His faithful followers copy him daily in their anathemas upon the glorious Reformation. This man's one mission seems to have been to persecute the noble and learned Puritans, to fill up the Churches (beginning in Pem- brokeshire) with pictures, images, crucifixes, and lights, and to exalt the communion table by calling it altar." The memory of the late Archbishop will be better honoured than by associating it with that of Laud, who was a man of feeble intellect, of an offensive and med- dling disposition, of the most intolerant sentiments, of the most consummate vanity, most headstrong and ungovernable in temper. The age demands a better race of Archbishops, and the age will have them. Yours, &c., The Manse, Tenby, JOHN LEWIS. Dec. 13, 1882.

To the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIR,-I accept the correction of my mistake in that I supposed A Looker On to have been a clergyman. The long letter of my irascible critic supplies internal evidence that I was wrong. This is of no moment, but it is of moment that I should not misrepresent anyone, and equally right that I should not be misrepresented. Why did I name Mr Bradlaugh ? because your corres- pondent styled Northamptonshire, which is one of the most religious counties in England, the stronghold of the Bradlaughites Now, however, your readers are assured by my critic. '-Nor does my letter mention one word about Bradlaugh;" and again, "a distant county which has only lately attained an unsavoury notoriety." Surely this is all about Bradlaugh. Why touch the dreaded pitch ? What becomes of "A Looker On's denial of having mentioned one word about Bradlaugh ? As to the other oft-repeated and high sounding ex- pressions about free churchmen, such as—" shafts of calumny," ''unscrupulous enemies," banding together to destroy the Church," &c., &c., I must really plead not guilty! And I must be profoundly ignorant of my own mind, if I could not say this. I never knew such a feeling. I should think my critic believes as I do, that the Church is in no danger at all. Human institutions may be in danger, and I have no doubt that they are in danger. The spirit indicated in the above expressions, and the animus shown in that contrast which some clergyman drew between Churchmen and Nonconformists, and quoted approvingly by my critic, I consider to be a very rare thing in the land. That clergyman has hardly any knowledge of human nature, and he has perhaps, unwittingly, slandered his neigh- bours. I have no wish to prolong this discussion. Yours, &c., The Manse, Tenby, JOHN LEWIS. Dec. 18, 1882.

(he Beet lecrusher "co,lCh will run to Carew CLlrch on Christmas-Day. A Christmas Tree will be on view at the Skating Ri k during Christmas week. I he annual show of live and dead poultry, at Pe ;broke, will take place to-day in the Market phi a. ? he funeral of the Lord Bishop of Llandaff took pI. e in Llandaff Cathedral at noon to-day.

PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY. 'he Mayor of Swansea (Alderman Daniel) has cor ented to preside at a meeting to be held on Fi lay, to consider the West of England and South W les Rail »vay Bill. The line is designed to pr' in conjunction with existing lines second cLi, communication with the Metropolis, the South and South West and Midland counties of En.:)lind. The chairman and promoters of the pre pose i line will he present, and explain that it net is only a sufficiently expressed desire in South W L les to secure the line.

A thieves' supper was given on Tuesday evening in Great Wyld-street, London, one of the worst portions of the Drury-lane locality, and among the visitors were the Hon. Justice Denman, Mr Justice Watkin Williams, Earl of Fyfe, and several magistrates and governors of gaols. The object of the gathering was to endeavour to reform and provide employment for liberated criminals. Air Howard Vincent during the evening distri- buted prizes, including twenty watches, to reformed criminals, for whom employment had been found, and who had retained their situations twelve months. A magnificent service of plate was on Monday presented to Fred Archer, the famous jockey, at a dinner at the Westminster Palace Hotel, London. The testimonial had been subscribed for by a number of gentlemen connected with the turf, in- cluding such aristocratic sportsmen as the Master of Arbuthnot, Lord Lurgan, Mr. Leopold Roths- child, Sir Matthew Wood, the Hon. R Groavenor, Viscount Coie, M. P., and Major Powell.