South Wales Daily News

MR STANLEY'S RETURN RECEPTION AT DOVER. THE EXPLORERS ARRIVAL! IN LONDON. A HEARTY WELCOME. After receiving the congratulations of tha Kieg aud people of Belgium, Mr H. M. Stanley had a forr-taste at Dover and 1U London on Saturday of the reception about to be accorded him by all classes iu England. As was fitting, the first to great him were those who had sent him forth on his mission of discovery and succour-the Emin Relief Committee. But though they and some others who have a special acquaintance with the difficulties and dangers Mr Stanley has encoun- tered and survived may have been better able to appreciate adequately the merits of his enterprise, enough was known of these by the general public who were privileged to see him to render them as hearty in their welcome as their resounding cheers and beaming countenances could express. Indeed, it was with some difficulty that the popular enthusiasm at Dover could be restrained within due bounds. The corporation would fain have carried Mr Stanley iff to the Town-hail to file him there but this his arrangements would not permit. Denied the pleasure of drawing him in triumph through their streets, the population of Dover crowded on and about the landing pier, and showed less formally, but quite as heartily, the warmth of their welcome. Fortunately the weather was fait and calm. The heavy clouds that overhung the metropolis aid not extend to the coast. When the special train of saloon carriages which the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company sent Down to Dover to fetch Mr Stanley and his fellow-travellers to London arrived at the Admiralty Pier, the Ostend steamer was already visible, and its prograss was watched with the deepest interest. The Admi ralty Pier was crowded by the principal inhabitants of the town. The Emin Relief Committee and the personal friends of Mr Stanley bad to elbow their way through the throng as best they could, meeting with many rebuffs as they went. Gradually they got near the landing-place, but even there they had to suffer much from the cthciouscess of a group of mis-directed local police. Bearing with all this hustling and bustling with ad much complacency as they could muster, these gentlemen awaited the arrival of their agent. At last the boat ran alongside, and its deck was eagerly scanned by the multitude. But for a few minutes nothing could be seen of Mr Stanley. Before, however, the vessel was fairly moored tie came on deck. At the si?ht of his Run-browned visage and white hair the crowd began sympathetically to cheer. A gratified smile over- sDread the traveller's counteuauce at this demon- stration, and when be Maw on the pier his personal friends he waved his hand in genial recognition. Now, however, ensued a scene not very creditable to the local authorities. The mayor and corpora- tion, with their town clerk, mace-bearer, and some other indescribable functionaries, bad arrived, and the aim of their constabulary seemed to be to get these dignitaries on board, and to keep everybody else off. More than one gentle- man of high consideiation in the political and social world learned for the first time that he was (If little consequence compared with a Dover beadle, Moanwhile the town clerk was ."conveying to Mr Stanley the contents of an illuminated address, aud the great traveller was expressing his pleasure at oace more reaching the shores of Britain, and his sorrow that ha could not devote more time to the people of Dover. But the train could not wait, and he had to content himself, he said, with those few words. Mr Stanley's short and rather spare form was enveloped in a shaggy top-coat that reached almost to his hesls, His hair is so whito that the wig of Dover's town clerk looked a dingy grey in comparison. His moustache is also a snowy white. After he bad shaken hands with such of his old friends as managed to reach his side, he was escorted by the police off the boat an through the crowd towards the train more like a culprit taken into custody than a great discoverer returning in triumph. Being short in stature be was completely hidden from view by his body- guard of stalwart policemen. His fellow travellers and friends followed as best they could, with more shoving and jostling, to the train, and somehow they managed to reach it without being maimed. There was a regular counting of heads when they got on board the special, lest some nnfortanate should have been left behind. The officials of the railway company were like a lot of lifeboat men picking up a shipwrecked crew. Here and there they pounced amid the waves or conr.mon humanity on a struggling director or a Mlat. geographer, and pulled him into the saloi ns. Then the train started, and those of the people who had been too far eff townwards to see the deck of the vessel, got a glimpse of Mr Stanley, for the engine sceaiaed slowly along the crowded pier, and Mr Stanley sat at the window facing the promenade. It was an interesting sight to watch tiio crowds of people —the eager glances along the train. the recogni- tions, the outstretched forefingers, and the smiles and cheers. There was a moment's stoppage at Dover Town Statiou, but there were few people there. No other stoppage was made till London was reached. During the journey Mr Stanley sat at a little cross table in one of the saloons chatting with his particular friends, but always ready with a shake of the hand and a word of couteesy for those who, though they could not lay claim to old intimacy, were somewhat acquainted with him. Much of his time was occupied, however, in opening telegrams and letters put into his bands on his arrival at Dover. By the train there travelled as hoiits Mr J. S. Forbes (Chairman of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway), Mr James Brand, Mr George Wyndham, M.P., Mr Akers Douglas, M.P., Mr Renton, and Mr Pemberton (directors), Mr John Morgan (secretary), and Mr William Forbes (continental manager of the railway). There travelled as guests Mr H. M. Stanley and his party, consisting of Surgeon Parke, Captain Nelson, Mr Jophsou, Lieut. Stairs, Mr Wiison, Sir William Mackinnon (coming from Brussels), and General Viscount Wolseley, Col. S'r Francis de Winton, Rustem Pasha (Turkish Ambassador), Baron de Worms, M.P., Sir John Pender, Sir Donald Stewart, Sir Arnold Kemball, Mr E. S, Dawes, Mr A. Gr.,y, Ivir P. Ilackinnon, Sir Clematit Hill, Sir Graiut Duff, Mr Burnand, Mr Edward L*wson, Colonel Gouraud, Sir William Mackenzie, Mr P. Morrison, Mr H. Lawson, M.P., M. Paul du Chaiiiu, Captain Shaw, Mr O. L. Stephens, and Sir George Chambers. Though the train was not timed to reach Victoria Tsrminus until 5.30, the London public began to crowd thq approaches to the station as early as half-past 4. Many came by 'bus and by train, and hundreds of pedestrians arrived from nil points of the compass, so that not only was the main eutrance thronged, but the crowd •-xiended beyond the large open space iuto Victoria- street. On the arrival platform two large spaces had been marked off, and both areaa were filled with benches for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen desirous of giving the first greeting to the returning explorer. What space was left outside the cord was occu- pied by a larga body of reporters representing London and Continental journals. Among the very early arrivals were Sir E. Reed, Baron and Baroness De Worms, Captain Shaw, Colonel Surtees (one of the directors of the South-Easteru Company), and Sir S. F. Buxton, A later comer was the Duke of Abercorn, as chairman of the South African Charter Company. Drawn up at that part of the platform where Mr Stanley was expected to alight was the carriage of the Baroness Burdett-Coucts, occupied by her ladyship and Lady Mary Scott, an open way from the saloon being kept within two groups of seated spectators. The public waited patiently for the long-delayed special, for it was not till 5.55 that the train steamed slowly into the station. As it approached, the Baroness Burdett-Coutts, who was to have formally received the explorer, walked trom her carriage and took up a position at the edge of the platform. Mr Stanley was not the first to aligh:, several gentlemen preceding him, Cut when the traveller appeared at the door ut the saloon, and stepped slowly out on to the platform, a ringing cheer was raised, minglrd with shouts of "Bravo, Stanley!" and hats were generally doffed. Lady Burdett-Coutts greeted him with a cordial hand-shake. Several ladies and general then advanced and shook hand. and, the cheering continuing, Mr Stanley agam and again acknowledged the gratifying reception. He at onco took his seat in the Baroness's carriage, but found himself obliged to submit to yet further hand-shaking and expres- sions of congratulation. Sir Francis de Winton occupied a place next her ladyship, and accom- panied the party from the station. As the car- riage passed out a tremendous cheer was raised, and the assembled thousands of people accom- panied their acclamations by waving of bats and handkerchiefs. The demonstration was continued at various points of the route, which was by way of Grosveuor-p;ace, Hyde Park-corner, and Knigbtsbridge, to the house which Mr Stanley has taken in Do Vere-gardens, Kensington. Mr Stanley, by invitation of the Prince of Wales, left K;g'3 Cross on Saturday evening, accompanied by Sir William Mackinnon, Surgcou Parke, and Sir Francis de Winton, for Sandtiug- ham, on a visit to the Prince and Princess of Wales until to-day (Monday).

THE LATE MR COSSHAM, M.P, The Press Association is requested to state that the statement that tha late Mr Handel Oossham, M.P., was a Unitarian is erroneous. Mr Cossbara, like his father, who was a bJ preacher, was a Congregacionaliat, pad remained until the time of his death a member of that bwdy. He was one of the vice-presidents of the Congregational Total Abstinence Association, and also a member of the committee of the Con- gregational Chapel Building Society.

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I RAILWAYMEN AND THEIR HOURS OF DUTY. IMPORTANT MEETING AT CARDIFF. ATTITUDE OF THE LOCAL COM- PANIKS. ARBITRATION ASK UD FOR. On Sunday the Colonial-haii, Cardiff, was crowded iu every part by men employed on the Toff Vale, Rhymney, and Barry Railways. None but railway servants were allowed to enter the building, each person being challenged to pro. duce his card of membership of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Man attended from all the outlying districts of each of the com- panies named. The object of the meeting was to bear the replies of the several boards of directors I to the memorials sent in on or about March 4th, asking for a reductiou of the working hours to 10 per day, payment for overtime and for Sunday duty at increased rates the guarantee of a week's wages to men bound by contract to devote their time solely to the service of the com- panies, and that each day's hours and pay- ment should stand by itself. In the case of signalmen -it important boxes, and of shunters in busy goods yards, the ordinary day, it was asked, should be limited, to eight hours. The meeting was throughout remarkable for its unanimity, orderliness, and enthusiasm. The several deputations were upon the platform, and the chair was occupied at one o'clock by Mr Fred W. Evans. The CHAIRMAN said it would be remembered that on December 8th last, at a great demon- stration held at the Circus, Cardiff, the railway men of the district adopted the national pro- gramme of shorter bonra. A demand for the concessions was sent in to the local directors by the general officer of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Those who replied claimed to deal directly with their own men. Thereupon a mass meeting was held at that hall on February 26th, and deputations of nwn employed on the Barry, Rhymney, and Taff Vale Railways were rc selected to prepare and send to the boards the requests previously agreed upon. The deputa- tions had done so, and at a later date had felt it necessary to ask for replies on or before April 21st. The nature of those replies would be sub- mitted to that meeting for consideration, and they would be asked to take further steps to secure the ends they had in view. (Cheers.) The meeting was for business. (Hear, bear.) Hard words anJ strong language were unnecessary. Rsspectful, firm, and resolute action was better. (Cheers.) There was no reason why they should depart from the friendly attitude towards their employers so long maintained. (Cheers.) They should use no threat nor yet hang back from the duty before them. (Hear, hear.) Let what was said that day in private conference be earnestly meant, and let it be done, when the time arrived, at every sacrifice. (Cheers.) He was informed that on the North-Eastern Railway the ballot completed yesterday was "for" a strike, unless reduced hours were conceded. (Loud cheers.) He was happy to say, also, that there was a disposition to concede on the part of the company now that the men bad shown determination, "(Cheers.) They would succeed here, too. if they weie firm. (Cheers.) The evils which i'fflicted their labour would then be remedied. (Cheers.) They were on their trial as trades unionists and as men. (Cheers.) He read the following letter Ferndale, Aoril 26. We, the members of the Ferndale branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, numbering 8b, now assembled, beg to tender our sincere; thanks and support to the delegates and fellow workmen of Cardiff in the present agitation, and pledge ourselves to support and abide by the resolutions you may decide upon at to-morrow's meeting. (Cheers) The deputations then reported to the meeting:— First, the Barry men, through Mr Parry, stated that there was no written or verbal reply from the directors. He, as secretary, had been called in by Mr Richard Evanr, and asked if the men meant what they asked for? and did they expect to get it? He replied in the affirmative. Mr Evans then stated that the directors might take the matter into consideration at a future meeting. He had no more to report. (Cheers,) Mr GEORGE WILLIAMS, for the Rhymuey deputation, said they had had an interview with the directors, and subsequently a long communi- cation, signed by Mr Fairlamb (the secretary to the company), had been received. It was dated 14-th April. It said:— The directors have carefully considered all the points laid before them by the deputation. They find that the demand of the men for a 10-hour day, &,c., would add a quarter, or 25 per cent., to every man's wages. As the ordinary work cannot be done in less than 12 hours, it would follow, therefore, that the man would receive a day and a quarter's pay for every 17.- hour day. This rise of 25 per cent, is certainly niorf than th3 directors can give and than the BCn ought to ask. Considering thR.t, although the may be upon or with their train for 12 hours. they certainly can always find time for taking their food. and are not running continuously as upon the great railways and for this reason it is that upon the local railways, as well as on the branches of great railways, ten hours has never been counted as a trainman's t&y. The directors cuir only substantially adhere to their offer that 11 hours shall be counted an ordinary day, and ten hours of overtime be taken 'for a day (each day standing by itself), and that Sunday work shall be counted for a day and a halt in favour of all men who are caUed out after midnight. The letter concludes by baying that the directors U will be glad to take any other means that may seem likely th "insist in shortening hours." Mr Williams remarked that the Rhymney men had twice refused this offer of an eleven-hour day, and he was sure that it was not acceptable that day. (Cheers.) Mr JAKES MORGAN, at the request of the Taff Vale deputation, repeated the very lucid and eloquent statement which be laid before that board on Thursday, and was much cheered. He bore testimony to their kindly and sympathetic reception by tue board, and believed that good would come of it. The chairman could not give them a definite answer on Thursday, but promised that a sub-committee of directors should go into the subject of their working hours, and that an answer to the memorial should be sent them at the earliest,possibla moment. (Cheers.) The directors listened to every point urged, and, by their remarks, fully appreciated the duties of the men. (Hear, hear.) He anticipated a favourable reply. Mr R. Richards (signalman) and Mr J. Taylor bore out Mr Morgan's statement. The former explained the attitude of the signalmen to whom advances in wages had been conceded by Mr Hurman. The signalmen, he said. were also desirous of a shorter day, aud would use every means to obtain it. (Cheers.) The CHAIRMAN then explained the course of action recommended to the meeting by a joint meeting of the deputations, which is embodied in the following resolutions, each of which was car- ried unanimously and with enthusiasm. The first two resolutions were voted upon by the men of the companies named in them and afterwards by the wfeole meeting. On tho. motion of Mr Bridgeman (Rhymuey) and Mr Hughes (Barry), it was resolved :— That whereas the Barry Company has vouchsafed no reply to the memorial for shorter hours July submitted to them on March 4th by the deputation appointed for that purpose and, further, whereas the reply of the Khymney Board to the memorial sent in hy the depu- tation on March 4th is unsatisfactory, And its terms unacceptable to this meeting, the executive committee of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants are hereby requested to offer to the Barry and Rhymney Companies, respectively, that the demands of their men for shorter hours, as set forth in the memorial, be submitted to arbitration, It was proposed by Mr T. PARRY (Aberdare), seconded by Mr A. MILLARD (Cardiff), and unanimously adopted That whilst pleased at the reception accorded to the deputation by the Taff Vale directors, the meeting regrets that a,definite reply to the memorial presented on March 4th has not been received at this date. Further, that in the event of such a reply not being to hand on or before May 11th, or in the event of any repiy vouch- safed by that date being unsatisfactory and incom- patable with the terms of the national programme, the deputation is hereby empowered to request, tbo executive committee of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants to offer to submit the demauds of the Taff Vale men to arbitration. On the motion of Mr E. Lewis (Rhymney), seconded by Mr DAVIES (Barry), Aidermau David Jones, j'of Cardiff, was named ail an arbitrator who would; be acceptable to the meeting. Mr JAMES FLKMISO (T.V.R.) and Mr HIL- BGURNE (T.V.R.) moved and seconded the following:— That, having regard to the possible failure of the offer of arbitration by the refusal of the companies to accept the sam", and to exigencies that may hereafter arise, the secretary (Mr Lace) is hereby instructed to Drepare form of notice, duly complying with how, and to obtain printed copies of the same ready for use should the A.S. U.S. on a future day authorise the handing in of the same. It was carried with acclamation. Mr JOSEPH LACS spoke about the Bute men, inviting them to join the society and the hours movement. He would comply with the resolu- tion ot the meeting at the earliest momsnt. He moved the thanks of tho meeting to the chair- man. (Cheers.) Several questions were put and answered. The CHAIRMAN impressed on those present the duty of firmness and unity, and hoped for the best results. The meeting then separated amid chsericg. We are l'equastarl to state that a report circu- lated in the Press that Mr Inskip told the Taff I Vale deputation that tbo directors could not on any account recognise the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants is without foundation,

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THE WELSH KEVOLT, ) DISESTABLISHMENT A TEST QUESTION. It is evident that the apathetic attitude of the I, Liberal leaders on a question so closely affecting Welsh Nonconformists as the Tithe Bill has driven the Nationalist party in Wales to adopt an attitude which may, under certain contingencies, attitude which may, under certain contingencies, imperil their allegiance to the Liberftl party. The example set by the Rev Evan Jouety, at Carnar- von, would have been followed by alaige number of electors had the protest been made on the occasion of a general instead of a. i:)ye-olection. A glance over the Liberal press in Wales, both Welsh and Euglisii, is enough to bring conviction that the temper of Welsh constituencies bus undergone a great change. Papers which used to preach allegiance to the Liberal party and to the cause of Irish Home Rule as the first duty of man, now declare that this allegiance must be made distinctly conditional upon the granting of disestablishment "nit disendowmenc for Wales. The Tyst «'?' Dydd, which has been among the most consistent supports ot the Gladstoniun policy, candidly admits that the Carnarvou election would never have been carried on the question of Irish Home Rule, and that it was the cry of disestablishment which carried the meet- ings and finally won the seat. "The oniy quest- ion upon which the whole party in Wales can be be got to unite upon," says Lladmerydd, is that of the disestablishment and disendowmenf, of the Church in Wales. I will not say here how far I air. prepared to go in this matter, but if 28 or 30 Welsh members could be secured to go in the same direction, they would be such :t power that no Liberal Government could be safe that refused to listen to them." The Banev urges Welsh electors in every con- stituency to keep disestablishment and disendow- tnanL as the rallying cry and the most prominent teature of the next general election. The Genedi declares that the only blame which can be attached to Mr Evan Jones's uefcion was that it aimed at pledging only one member instead of the whole of the Welsh representatives. The English press in Wales l even more out- spoken. The North Wahi Observer and Express says "If we wish to retain the support of the electors we must be prepared to say definitely what it is we want, what it is we mean to do. In other words, we must formulate our policy. That is the fact which has beeu brought into prominence by the recent election, and if we allow it to pass by unheeded thefutnrQ of our party may well be des- paired of. Mere adherence to the general Liberal programme will no longor suthoe,. We muse have A specittl Welsh programmt: we must get our msmbeis of Parliament to pledge themselves to something definite and tangible; we must be allowed to feel that every Welsij M.P. is in St Stephen's for some one particular purpose, for which, coma what may, ha is to fight without ceasing. We can no longer endure to be lost in the crowd of English and Irish and Scotch members. The voice of Waies, however 'poor' and however 'little'it may be, must make itself beard in the House of Commons, and must, 41 ali costs, get ir. self listened tu. Never was Welsh Liberalism in a more acute crisis than that which it is now passing. Waeu the proper time arrives, that ia to say, at the nfext general eleotiou, every Liberal candidate mujt ba got to pledge himself to with- hold his support. from overy Government that refuses to concede to Wales the one thine de- manded. All the Welsh JH,P.'s must go to West- minster with the conviction that if they fail to obtain disestablishment they will have forfeited the support of their party. They must be got to rnalise the tact that their one great business in Parliament is to secure religious freedom and equality for their country. Tha spell of Mr Gladstone's name will no longer keep us quiet. Unless lie gives Ui; disestablishment, we shall withdraw from him our support. We are Welsh- men iicst and Liberals afterwards." The Welsh correspondent of the Liverpool Mercury, who, it is said, is himself a candidate for Parliamentary honours, and who took a pro- minent part in the Carnarvon election, says:— "Mr Evau Jones's action 10 the recent contest has emphasised the fears entertained in official quarters that Welsh Nationalism will sooner or later revolt from the English Liberal party. Now that the election is over and that we may agree to differ without danger, there are not wanting those who take up a similar attitude to that ad- vocated by Mr Evan Jones. It is not many weeks ago that the second reading of the Tithe Bill was carried by a majority which exceeds all other Ministerial victories during this session. Tho reason is not far to seek. There was no whip from the Liberal party or from the Irish Nationalists, aud the Welsh members were allowed to do the best they could under the circumstances. It is tha old story of promises broken and pledges falsified, Welsh diaestablish- ment occupies the position naxt to Home Rule in the Liberal programme, and yet a Tory Bill aimed at the nearest and dearest interests of Nonconformity is allowed to pass without an official protest on the part of English Liberals. To assign the cause of this culpabia neglact on the part of official Liberalism would not be difficult, but suffice it to say that it is such blunders as this that causes Welsh elestors to doubt whether in reality and truth, as well as fur purposes of electioneering tactics, the English Liberal party is committed to Welsh disestablishment, 16 it mbrely pious part of their official programme, or is it a vital portion of the practical reforms which are to be taken up without deiay ? The R'v Evan Jones is not alone in Wales." With the Welsh press thus giving expression to the feeling of diss;Uisfaction which is rapidly besoming oue of disaffection, with such a cautious man as the Rav Dr Thomas, Liverpool, uttering hardly veiled threats, with the Liberal Federa- tions being forced to take up a bolder attitude than they have ever yet done, it is easy to prophesy the result. Either disestablishment must be granted in the first Parliament after the Liberals return to power, or there will be an opan revolt in Wales, and Welsh constituencies will no longer return "Liberal" members, but Welsh Nationalists."

THE TITHE AGITATION, FARMERS' DEFENCE FUND. The undermentioned sums have been received in aid of the Farmers' Defence Fund :— Already acknowledged F,912 1 6 Neath List (2nd instalment) :-Collected by Mr Matthew Williams, Bethlehem Green (C.M.) Chapel Messrs M. Williams, 10s 6(1 R. Williams, timber merchant, 5s D. Davies, alderman, 5s J. Hutcuins. 5s; J). Rees, 2s 61; J. Beddoe, 2s 6 D, Johns, 2s ÓÙ, D. Dodd, 2s Ivor 11. Thomas,2-t 6d A Sympathiser,2s 6dj; D. M. Jenkins,2s 6d W. Bedford, 2s fed C. Kappel, 2s 6d T. Williams, 2s fed Frank Williams, 2s H. Williams, 2s P Brennai., 2s A, Peters, 21 S. C. Jones, 2; A Friend, 28 do. 2s; J. Mills, Is. jB3 5 0 Collected by Mr S. Dennis, Maesyrhaf Con- gregational Chapel:—Rev J. ltoberts, bs Mr Peter Davies, 5s D. llavies, 5s Mr John Arnold, Mayor, 2s 61I; Miss Davies, London-road, 2s 6d Messrs S. Dennis, 2s 5d; V" Hibbert, 2s 6d; W. Taylor, Is 1 6 0 Zoar Congregational ChapelMessrs W. Hic'Jard. £1 Is; Friend of the Farmers, i>l Is Itev J. Kdwards, 5s Kquality, 29 btl; Dadgysylltwr, 2s 61; Messrs J. E. Hichanln, 2s; Thomas Jones, 2s John Jones, 2s; Mrs Davies, li Mrs Williams, la Messrs T. Jones, Is; W. Hopkins, Is; D. Phillips, Is; J. Phillips, Is A Friena, Is small sums, 4s fail; general collections, 17s 8d 4 7 2 Per Rev D. Jones, C.I., Tonllau, near Neath -Rev D. G. Jones, 5s; Messrs D. Jenkins, 5s J, Rosser, 5s W. Jenkins, 5s; T. Rooerts (America), 2R 6d; W. .Lewis, 2s 6d D. Griffiths, 2s 6d; T. Her- bert, 2s 6el D. Rees, 2s fed W. Hopkins. 2s 6d E. Davies, 2s 61; T. Davies, 2-i 6d D. liavies, 2s 6d H. Rees, 2s 61 L. J. ifivans, 2s fcd D. 1C. Davies, 2s H. James, 2s W. Evans, 2s D. Jenkins, 2; J. Brans, Is D. Jen- tins, Is A Friend, li J. Roberts, Is 2 19 6 Bryncaws Congregational Cliapgi W. Davies, 2; J. Jones, Is 12. Jones, is general collections, 61: 4d .• 0 IQ 4 Small sums 011 6

A SWANSEA DIVORCE SUIT. In the Divorcs Division of the High Court of Justice on Saturday—before Mr Justice Butt- the case of Andrews v. Andrews was heard. This was a petition for dissolution of marriage brought by Mrs Alice Andrews on the ground of adultery and desertion by her husband, who was formerly in business as a tailor at Swansea. The suit was undefended. Mrs Andrews said abe was married to the re- spondent on the 6th February, 1872. He carried business as a tailor in Swansea until January, 1833, whon be got into difficulties with his business and decided to go to America. A short time before he left she bad heard of his attentions to a barmaid namnd Squance, than engaged at one of the hotels in Swausea. Her husband wrote to her from New York and proposed that she (petitioner) should join him there. Accordingly she went to New York, where she anived in October, 1884. b met her husband there, and then she learned that he was living with the girl Squance, and she therefore returned to Swansea. William Jones, stage carpenter, of Swansea, said that the girl Squance had had apartments at his house, and the respondent had visited her there. On oue occasion he discovered;the respon- dent leaving the house at six in tbe morning, and said, "Charley, don't lot me see this sort of thiog again." He replied, "Well, it is a mistake, old man, look ic over this time." His lordship pronounced a decrea niei for the dissolution of the marriage.

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DBATH OF MR P. 1. CHARLES, NEATH.. Wo regret to liava to record the death of Mr Pendril 1. Charles, solicitor and notary public, of Neath, which took place at Tenby, on Saturday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was the second son of Alderman Pendril Charles, for many years carried on a lucrative practice in partnership with his brother Alderman H. P. Charles, registrar of tha Neath county-court, and subsequently with Mr S. T. Evans, M.P. During the last fow years the deceased had to relinquish his practice in consequence of the precarious state of his health, which compelled bin: to seek more congenial c11Inate. Mr Charles had travelled extensively, having visited Australia, America. and other couutries. He gave several jectures at Neath and elsewhere, descriptive of his visits, in aid of deserving objects, and always treated bis subject with conspicuous ability. He was a general favourite in his native town, and the news of his death, at the comparatively early age of 37, was received with expressions of sincere sorrow.* Tha deepest sympathy is felt for his family. The funeral will take place at Noatb, on Thursday. It will be of a private character.

AFFAIRS OF A NEWPORT SHIPOWNER. PALMER V. LEWIS AND MORGAN.—IU the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on Saturday-before Mr Justice Ohitty-Air Muir MacKenzie applied ex parte in the above matter, which, he said, was a pressing one, for leave to serve notice of motion with the writ, and for an interim injunction, an the appointment of a receiver until next motion day. The learned counsel said the case was a somewhat singular one. The plaintiff was the trustee in liquidation of a person named Breslaner, who, after his liquida- tion, it is alleged, carried on business under a different name without the knowledge of the trustee in bankruptcy. It had recently coma to the knowledge of the trustee and liquidator that Breslaner had carried on business with a Mr Mor gau as a shipowner ih Newport, Monmouthshire. Mr Justice Kay made au order in the insolvency proceedings declaring the trustee was entitled to all the property acquired by Mr Breslaner. He bad traded in partnership with Mr Morgan, and the terms of the partnership were that Mr Morgan should have tbe ships registered in his name, that ha should charter and work.them, and account to Mr Breslaner for share of the profits. Mr Morgan was examined in the. bankruptcy, and disclosed those facts and tha names of the ships, and admitted the partnership. The trustee in bankruptcy bad issued the necessary proceed- ings, and the writ was ready to be issued against Mr Morgan, who three or four days ago was found dead. His business was being carried on by his manager, Mr Lewis, and Mrs Morgan, the mother of the deceased. The ships were at sea, and there were freights to receive. What be asked was that an injunction should be granted to prevent Mr Lewis and Mrs Morgan from dis- posing of the property until the hearing of the mother, and to appoint tho plaintiff aa receiver. Mr Justice Chitty Will not an injunction auswer your purpose Mr Mackenzie said that he asked for a receiver of the goods of two ships known as the Rosecliff and the Mosscliff, which were on their way home, and that he should have power to pay any wages which were due. Mr Justice Chitty I will grant you an order to protect you. Mr Mackenzie That is all I want. Mr Justice Chitty I will grant you a. receivar of the ships and freights, with liberty to pa.y any wages. Then you may take an injuuction to restrain dealings', with the legal title to these and any other of the ships. Mr Mackenzie There are other ships, but I think we can leave them alone until Friday. Mr Just ca Chitty I Very well. I will appoint the plaintiff receiver until over Friday next, and grant an injunction until that day restraining the defendants from dealing with thelegal title of those ships. Mr Mackenzie If your lordship pleases,

CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The ordinary weekly meeting of the above board was held on Saturday, Dr Paine in the chair, fJim A HITCH IN THE MINUTES. On the reading of the minute3 it appeared that Mr Henry Lewis had proposed at the last meet- ing the re-election of Dr Paine to the chairman- ship.-Mr Henry Butler said he had made the proposition, which was seconded by Mr Henry Lewis and supported by Mr Richard Cory. The correct account appeared in tho local papers.— Mr Enoch said he thought tha youngest member of the Board might cede to a more experienced member the honour of proposing the resolution.— The Chairman observed thau any member, how- ever young, had an equal right to make the pro- position with the most experienced.—Tho minutes were then amended in accordance with Mr Henry Butler's suggestion. EXirarxioN or MACHINERY FHOM BAIINQ. The Chairman drew attention to the second reading of the Bill for the purpose of relieving machinery from assessment. He said it most seriously affected this aud other Unions. Othrr Uuions had pecitioned against it, and the Cardilf Union should do the same. They should also make application to the various members con- nected with the district to gei them to oppose it in committee.—Mr Plaine, in seconding the motion, said if machinery were not taxed, the taxation wculd necessarily fall on the working men and farmers. The motion was agreed to without objection. MHS HOCK AND HER CHILDHEM. A letter was read from Mrs Mock, who, it will be remembered, abandoned ber children several years ago and went to London, and who wrote within the last few weeks sush morbidly pathetic letters to the Guardians expressive of ber recently developed affection for her children. She now protested, iu bad grammar and worse spelling, against one of her boys, who was only 14, being sent to work underground. She aaaJ one of hor employers had been a solicitor, and he had given her advice gratis, which was that tho guardians had no power to Bend him into a pit until he was 16, aud not even then if he were unwilling to follow that occupation. She requested the guardians to send him to her, adding there is plenty of labour for the young in London." The letter was ordered to lie on the table.

J. POW.ELL.- You must N IY the,Income Tax demanded; but could get it refunded. The collector will advise you as to the process. Vox POPULI, HIRWAIN.—Your letter cannot appear over anom de pltlm. I

"SECESSION OF A WESLEYAN MINISTER." TO THE EDITOR, Sia,—Under the heading of "Cadoxton" in your issue of this day'a date we read the follow- ing "Secession from the Wesleyan ministry. The R. David Jones, of Pómy Kraig, and formerly minister in charge to the Welsh Wesleyan Methodist causes at Calloxton and Llancarvou, has expressed his intention of severing bis con- nection with the Wesleyau Methodist denomina- tion," &c. Allow me to state that Mr David Jones, Penygraig, was never accepted for the Wesleyan ministry. Mr Jones never had charge of either Cadoxtou or Llancarvan. True, he was engaged as a kind of uncertificated assistant for a few months, under the direction of the superin- tendent of the Welsh circuit, which includes Cadoxton and Llancarvan, but the last December quarterly meeting of the circuit dispensed with his sarvices, and for some time has engaged another instead. Mr Jones had no connection with the Wesleyan ministry to sever. The only connection bo at oue time had was that of al ay agent in the Cardiff Welsh circuit. we attach no importance to the use of tbe revereud, but we do think that there should be some honour exercised by those who take it upon themselves or thrust it,upon others, and that the customs of society should have some consideration. This fact, however, is of little importance, but it is of great importance that the truth should ba told.—I am, &e., WESLEY ùN MINISTER. Cardiff, 25th April.

THE YSTRADGYNLAIS DRUM AND FIFE BAND. TO THK EDITOR. SIR,—Owing to a rumour current in this neigh- bourhood, I besr to ask you for a space in your valuable paper to contradict those that may be prejudicing tho minds of the members of the above band by stating that the introduction of the two Welsh airs, viz., "Morfa Rhuddlan" and Over the Stone," was not composed by me. I therefore wish it to be made publicly known that I am tha author of them, not for the pomp of the same, but in self-defence.-I am, &c., O. T. OWEN, Bandmaster. Yatradgynlais.

CARDIFF DISTRICT FOOTBALL CUP. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—" Oval's" letter in Friday's issue, though doubtless inspired by the donors of the cup, is misleading. People generally understood the challenge cnp was a free gift to the Cardiff Foot- ball Union, and after that body took it over the givers had no more to do with it than" Oval." One woufd imagine the Union existed as all advertising medium. "Oval's" anonymous letter bears the stamp of inspiration, and its object is obvious.-I am, &c., F. P. WILLIAMS. Cardiff, April 26,

A MONMOUTHSHIRE COHO- NERSHIP VACANT. Mr Batt, the coroner for the northern district of Monmouthshire, has intimated that he is about to resign, and already there are throe candidates for the vacancy, Mr J. B. Walford, solicitor, Abergavenay Mr C. Dauncey, solicitor, Ponty- pool, and Mr E. H. Davies, of Newport, and magistrates' clerk for the Ti,edegar division. The choice rests with the Monmouthshire County Council.

-< LOCAL BILLS IN PARLIAMENT The Committee of Selection of the House of Lords have appointed the following committee to consider the Milford Docks, Newport Harbour Commissioners, and the Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Bills :-Lord Basing (chairman), EarlLucan, Earl Rod en, Lord Lamington, and Lord St. Lavgf).<

OLI) STAGEIIIS "I NOTES. Albeit the weather was dull and cold, wet, and altogether cheerless, there was a capital attend- ance at the Cardiff 'Qaina' Ground on Saturday to witness absolutely the last important match of the Welsh football season. From causes over which I had no control I was unable to see the match, but an informant who did tells me I lost nothing. Ha describes the game as being of a very so-so character. Peaartb, although they won a bit easily, were not at their best, while the 'Quím were all off colour. The falliug off in the 'Qmus forwards was par- j ticularly marked, Hybart—younger brother of the one-time star A. J. of that ilk-and two new men. Phillips and Goss, alone doing any- thing. The half-backs lost no chauces Jo seud tho ball out, but the three-quarters were poor. Penartk having the best of it forward, which oil form they should not have had, their backs held a decided advantage. Coelett, who intends quitting the Cardiff ranks, was very smart at three-quarters, as was the skippar Garrett. The latter pamnd most uuseltishly. Both halves acquitted themselves well. t I was present one night last week at a most enjoyable little dinner, at which a presentation of an interesting character was made without any unnecessary talkee talkee or fuss. The guests consisted of about a dozen fwell-known football men, our entertiueer being Mr Richard Sleep, a gentleman known far and wide as a keen sup- porter of the gamf) aud a genuine friend, more especially to young and rising players. The recipient of the preasnfcatiou, which con- sisted of a handsome set of gold sleeve links and studs, subscribed for by a few friends, was none other than our old friend Charley Arthur, the popular Cardiff threa-quarter. The presentation was gracefully made by Mr Sleep, aud W. E. Jarmau having added a few remarks, in the course of which he eulogised the services of Charley to the Cardiff Ciub, both as a player and a captain in the season just elosefi, the recipient, whose health was entuusiasticaliy drunk, suitably replied. Then, of course, wa toasted onr host, drank a few other healths, and what with some capital songs and tales of davs gone by, bad a very good time. Verily, Mr Sleep's dinner was a success—nay more, it was a triumph. I have it on good authority that itbe following old and trusty men intend sticking to the Cardiff Club next year, if the committee accept their services. I rather fancy the committee will. Here are the names of the old 'uns who hiva not yet tired of donning the war paint Jannau, Arthur, Nicholls, D. W. EvanF, W. E. O. Wil- liams, Mahoney, and Hughes. Ingledew aud Sweet-Eacott will also be available, togetb r with Pearson, aud, occasionally, Norman Bigg, At the annual dinner of the Cardiff Cricket Ciub on Saturday, tho retiring secretary, W. L. Yoratb, was made the recipient of a beautiful cabinet of cutlery in recognition cf his services to Cardiff cricket and in the establishment of tho County Club. That thoroughly good old sports- man, Mr J. P. Joues, made the presentation, and incidentally let out tho interesting fact that Mr 's orath is about to enter the bonds of matrimony. Everyone who knows him will wish him all hap- piness, for a better fellow never handled a bat. By the way, Mr Yorath at ona time played a rare good game of football, and bid fair to develope into a fine three-quarter. Unfortunately he dislocated his ankle playing for Cardiff some years ago on tho Park, and thereafter never donned jersey again. I am told that the football tournament at Cadoxton was not the success anticipated, but probably the sparsity in the attendance was caused by the unpropitiousness of the weather, The play was also not of the highest class, but the only popularity of such competitions was evidenced by the large number of entries. By far the prettiest game was that in which Bootle's Babies, the last year's winners at the 'Quin's ground, participated. The event of the afternoon was the match between tho scratch teams, Tho Square Nine," and the employes of the Maritime Colliery, Pontypridd, The tussle was a keen one, but ended in a victory for the collier lads, who received 12 points handicap, by 3 points only. The tournament will be concluded ou Saturday next.

CARDIFF CRICKET CLUB. THE ANNUAL DINNER. On Saturday,evening there was a large srather- ing ot the members and friends of the Cardiff Cricket Ciub at the annual dinaer, which was held at the Park Hotei, and the arrangements of which reflected the highest credit upon the manager. Mr J. P. Jones presided, and amongst those present were Messrs J. G. Clarke, W. L. Yoratb, G. A Woods, A. J. Davies, A. Up- ward, A. F. Bland, A. W. Morris, T, Fwrrance, G. J. Blaud, W. H. Williams, W. E. Jarmau, D. Divies, G. Griffiths, J. E. O. Evaus, W. 9A. Moigan, and F. Phillips (Newport), and Dr Pritcbard and Dr O'Donnell (Barry). Letters of apology were read frotn Sir J. T, D. Llewelyn, Mr Tha4v&y, Mr Benjamiu Jonec, and Mr Brukewioh. The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured, after which the Chairman gave "The Marquis of Bute," which was responded to Mr J. D. Evans. Mr W. E. JAMES proposod "The Cardiff Cricket Club," coupled with th names of Mr W. H. Williams (ex-captain), Mr A. Morris (captain), Mr T. F-m-auce (treasurer), and Mr J. G. Clark (bon. secretary). Mr MORRIS, in responding, said that many years ago the Cardiff Cricket Ciub opened the season with a deficit of about £150; but they were now in the happy position of having a balance ia their favour of 250. There was, I therefore, encouragement for gentlemen to become mambers of the club nnd, as a further induce- I ment, bats had been offered for the best averages by Messrs J. P. Jones (four), T. Robinson, Thackeray, S. Robinson, Downay, and himself. (Applause.) Messrs WILLIAMS and FARRANCE having ack- nowledged the t.ast, Mr CLARK followed, and said they had every reason to coogratalate them- selves upon the position of the club. There wero 2b new members for the current season, while there had been only 10 resignations. The results last season were not so satisfactory as could have been desired, inasmuch as they lost all the poorer matches, and won all the best. He sincerely hoped they would make an effort, to win every I match this season. (Hear, hear.) He asked that intending members should sand their names to his address at Sqng-henydd-road. The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of Mr VI. L. Yorath who, he said, bad during the past few years achieved what had never been at- tempted in Cardiff. (Hear, bear.) He (the chairman) held the office of secretary for several years, aud when Mr Yorath undercook the post j the club was heavily in debt. But that state of things had been transformed into a balance on the light side. (Applausn.) They had tried to raise the tone of cricket in Glamorganshire and South Wafes generally, bui; until last year they were nnabla to form a county club. The establishment of that was wholly due to the efforts of Mr Yorath. (Applause.) The members of the committee and the friends of Mr Yorath determinsd, therefore, as be was about to vacate the post, to present him with some testimony of the esteem in which they held him. (Loud cheers.) The chairman then formally presented Mr Yorath with a handsome cabinet of cutlery, explaining that the form of the presentation could not but be regarded as appropriate in view of the ÇAA f-hn" ivr- VVirakh rontemulated enterilar the matrimonial state. (Applause.) The toast was dnly honoured with enthusiasm, and in replying Mr YORATII referred to the difficulty be experienced in saying what be felt, and proceeded to remark that whatever be had done towards the promotion of cricket was the outcome of his love of the game but be could not have done so much but for the assistance be had received from the members and officers of tho club. (Applause,) The other toasts included "The Visttorf," pro- posed by Mr Allan Upward, and acknowledged by Mr F. Phillips (captain of the Newport Cricket team), Dr O'Donnell (Barry), Mr A. J. Jones, ilir G. G. Spray, and Mr A. F. Blaud; "Tbe Press," proposed by MrG. A. Woods; and "The Chairman," proposed by Mr W. H. Williams. The evening's proceedings were greatly enlivened by vocal contributions from W. L. Yorath, G. A. Woods, A. Morris, W. E. Jarinan, F. Perry, J. P. Jones. W. H. Williams, D. Davies, A. J. Davies, Lawis (Llwynypia), and W. A. Morgan (flute solo), Mr A. W. Thomas officiating as accompanist.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. I The seventh Australian team of cricketers for England arrived at Plymouth on Saturday in the Ofrient Company's steamship Liguria. The team includes Messrs J. E, Barrett, J. McCarthy Blackham, H. F. B^yle (managur), K. E. Bum, P. E. Charlton, J. J. Ferris, S. E. Gregory, S. P. Jones, J. J, Lyons, H. Trott, H. Trumble, C. T. B. Turner, and F. H. Walters. All enjoyed fairly good health on the way, and indulged in the usual games and practices. Owing to the Liguria colliding at Gibraltar with the Acuba aud the French ship Dominique, she had to be docked, and advantage was taken of the opportunity to play tho officers of tho garrison. The Australians scored 150 for nine wickets, whilst the garrison only made co. They could not stand against the bowling of Turner and Ferris, tho former having nine wickets placed to his credit for a total of 15 runs. Lyons severely strained the muscles of his legs during the passage through the Bay of Biscay by being thrown against tbe gratings wbiio hanging by hia lags from tbe trapeze. Whils in ths Bay the Liguria experienced very heavy south-west gales, with heavy seas, which broke clean over her and carried away the bulwarks of the port quarter, and stove iu a lifeboat. passen- gers were knocked down, including Messrs Jones and Trott. 00 Saturday afternoon Boyle, Walters, Turner, Jones, Ferris, and Charlton landed and proceeded overland to London, where Mr W. L. Murdock, who has been iu England some weeks, welcomed them. The remaindor of I the team proceeded in the Liguria, which arrived at Tilbury at noon on Sunday. It is intended to begin practice on Tuesday at Miteham.

CADOXTON AND'BARKY SPORTS, Wini-Monday, on Cadoxton Moors.' £ lC0in prizes. 120 yards open handicap, £ 10 440 yards ditro. £ 7 one rniie diUo £ 7 120 yards hurdle race, £ 4 10s L;0 yards local handicap, 120 yards boys' race, open handicap, obstacle handicap, 120 yards boys' race, open handicap, obstacle race, sack race, high jump, place kicking football, II throwing cricket ball, &c. Horse races—1Tivo miles opsn trottiug handicap, £ 12 one and a half mile oa.;u galloping handicap, 14 hands and above, £ 12 oue and a-halt mile open ditto, under 14 hands, £ 9 one and a-hall mile local ditto, £ 7.—Entry forms and further 16. Tow, stipa ç¡\1.wl\al1

FOOTBALL. TOURNAMlSNT AT CADOXTON. Another of the popular nina-a-side football titions, initiated in South Wales by the local '•JJHI was held 011 Saturday, under the auspice* gt Cadoxtou-B<u"y Football and Cricket the recantly-oponed Witcliei! Athletic "r JK# at Cidoxton, in typical April weather. event brought forth a Ions list of_ gitjiC but unfortunately, owing to the peculiar up, tion of the ground and the state f its which h:id been rendered a perfect quagmire "7 ^gfl rains, play was not commenced until lather nior hal'tn-hour ufter the advertised, lime. teams hailed frotn Cardiff and the i?1 n0ets» districts, an l consequently the handjca"' flf, composed of Messrs W. M. shepherd, and Evan Wiliianis were en gauge almost to a nicely the capabilities of th testants. The reason already stated probab bØG counted for the oaucity in the atteudance, n the most ardent votary of the game darmff to pU^« 0 appei.ran.ee. The enclosure measured 65 fust, and cach gamo was vi twenty minutes tion, the scoring helU calculated on the fcilo basis, namely A dropped or field goal, 8 po í goal from a try 4 points, goal and try to count o miuovs i point each. Toe Cadoxton Town Band, the conouctorship of Mr Buckler, enlfcened ceadines with a choice selection of operatic music- jj First Round — The tirst teams 10 enter the were MtiOinty's Pups (8) and the Wedding (23), but the tussle, although stubbornly eout-I Go was of a most uninteresting nature, the P JJ|H being totally unable to plav anythiWt 0 a pretty game 011 account; of the slippery stat« ground. The LlandaiJ team, who for the labelled themselves McGiuty s pups, were with a win by 30 points to 21. A sharp with a win by 30 points to 21. A sharp showero the held to thin as the Cadoxton HarW^jj. (25) and Canton Boys (32) were trying ,e j0 t, sions. A sinaulariy even game resulted victory for tho Canton Boys by 3 P Much amusement was created when what waj i»!f! cnbeu on the card a/3 the C 'gall Juniors, tha lists to do battle with the Bo wry Wy whom, however, they were foiced to cones" j points, the physique fully justifying this P61 Goings away with a rush the big boys put on liut beyond two minors were un&bl# to more than 38 points. The Cardiff youog proved too nimble for them, eventually gainfe verdict for a clean majority of l'i points. jjtfd- The next contest was between the Cadoxtofl lnrks.(18) and McNabb'steam (ji), hut the play rather than skilful and cnaracteristed by j»! roughness, and ended in a win for tbe former W point only. The encounter between Booties Babies (19), Cardiff prize team, and the Barry Junior 9T° by far the prettiest exhibition of the day, and win for the iormer by 52 points to 35. 1 n tne f I event areat excitement was manifested, and it pected that the stru-gle would be au unusually -jt one. Tud Maritime (Pontypridd) la is were 12 points. Both sides adopted an open 1ityle. 0 o bui, the Y orkshiremen" out-iienerailed their t I nants, and won a decidedly hard same by 14 11. The remaining ties will be decided oil Sialt next. CAltDIFF HARLEQUINS T PENARTfl. The above teams scei on Saturday for the tbird last time this season—Penarth having won one ji#' and drawn with the o:bar—on the ground Harlequins, Penarth-road, betoie a numerous c°?n5s notwithstanding the miserable weataur and the e jjpT situation of the Held. Teams fenarth— Bacfc> "ZM Morgan three-quarter backs, it. K Garrett (CloP Williams, ltadley, and C.slett half-backs, ""Si* and Howies forwards, Brown, I.awday, White.sL^ P. O. Biien, T. Garrett, J. Matthews, and A. Harlequins.—Back, G, L. May T. E. iN'icholls, I. G. Vivian, J. Keepings, O. half-backs, R. A. Price and A. L. Davies; forW»r Hunt, J. Harry, E. A. Hybu.ro. J. S. Cullen, j H. Roderick, W. Morris, and Phillips.. JJef nce Mr E. S. Richards, Swansea. w Penarth losing the toss the visitors' caP"7yjF the ball in motion, and t::« wind helping the the ball was soon towards the Penarth gJJi but the visitors' forwards rushed towards aud then, after someloose play.Rowles made run, and shortly afterwards a^aiu became pr0lfV with the result that the home team were keP' 54 endeavouring to clear their line. Garrett goi W* but the ball was called back but after minutes' further attacking and a prett of fast passing between Dick "Tit!.1 Cosletr, and iiadley, the iast-na.med scored "j j/fi deserved try, amid much cheering and C081e ,.i. just failed to kick a jtoal. After the drop-out aud Radley again distinguished themselves by P°L « but the ball becoming loose the home b* jjPJ enabled to kick dead. The drop-out afforded no M to the home side, who, do .vould, could not get away, and •SjjR feebleness in repelling the visitors' JUK As tha result ot" some mulling among the (r backs the home men got weli away, and reacn^ p Penarth 25, but the call was worked back centre, and the interval was Kounded. HALF-TIME SCORE. PENARTH 1 try, 1 minor. HARi.L«4UlN8 llain ai-d wind bad made matters disagreeablo fooi spectators during the first half, aud after r.°' ( the nasty elements continued. The Harleqn'^ tK, au effort, ami for, a while kept Peuarth quarter-line but after some forward rushes mage \va3 formed at the home 25, and the passed to Rowley the latter at once ran in, placed a fioal, to the delight of the visitors' P*1^#. Aftet th. kick-off from tIll, centre, the Semblance of a rush, but the same was stopH tfn some minutes by on* of their players (NichoU3' temporarily hurt. On resuming, the home up with rather more life but Hurchins YI?3Qlf$ mental in driving them back", aud then H. setfiZ only just faded to get through. Play once more jjjj' near the home line, anu the: one of quiri forwards made a strong run to the # K which was, however, neutralised by. kick by Morgan and the monotony of a^taC* yW 'Quins' line was resumed. The game was very.fasc, but Penarth showed better form aD iptfil tiotrall round, the.backi especially showing ing and running. From a pass Hutchins drOFjjj (j goal, but only increased the minors; and_ Harlequins worked to the centre, audgradually pj} the Penarth 2o, and then some give-and-ta"^ ensued, in which the 'Quins had rather matters; but they were unable to get 5 although Vivian had a capital openin#« failed to utilise it. By mtans of a Ta by A. J,. Oavies, the Penarth quarters beC» scene of operations but the bau was VaTlSod"5/5 mid-field, where Vivian again gob possession a* a lino run, but lost tbe ball, immediately "Lillie" was called. FINAL SCORE: I Pl.NARTH 1 goal, 1 try, 2 ,1 HARLEQUINS 1 JL GHANGETOWN T. MOUNT STUART 2ND. Salti.'iead, aud ended in a win for the Mount 1 by 4 goals and 3 tries to nil. The try-getters Herman (2 G. Crawley (2), F. Benwall, T. J. Brown. The goals were kicked by W. Joiles, Igo BLACKBURN ROVERS V. BUKNLF.Y.—The c"* tfj tho Lancashire Association Cup was played W jJs teems at Accrington. Tha greatest interest Mf in the contest, and ic was estimated that abIJ spectators were present. The Rovers, who » holders of the English Cup, wera naturally f** Burnley in the end gained a well-merited *|C two goals to none. g 5 WALSALL Tow N SWIFTS v. BIRW:INØ¡J.'iII GEORGE'S.—These teams met at Walsall Kt the final tie ot the Staffordshire Cup, and it liecided to regard the match as the Football fixture between the two clubs. The game *va3_ rj on neutral ground, and about 4,000 present. The Birmingham men, playing spirh, aud brilliancy, carried all before theffl> hanUsomely by live goals to tares.

CARDIFF DISTRICT CRICKET A meeting of the above was held at the 011 Friday. Amongst those present were (frs Page Wood (who wa voted to the Messrs. A. H. Lee aud F. W. Morgan Q, a C.C.), W. H. Jones iTatf Vale C.0.)t$5} Osborne and W. D. Evans (rjt. Pau's C-A T. H. Agg (St. Mary's C.C.), S. Dud^r (CanM>%jtff W. Kill (fit. Andrew s C.C.), W. J. Board (st- B. H. Ridler (Charles-street C.C. >. The hoii. sjgjfv intimated that Cardiff had consented to pl*y district on he 3rd ult., but unfortunately gates present stated they were unable to P1LgJV services ot their best players at the union's a The following team was then selected' JjM J. G. i.lewellyn, F. K. Aitken, S. -j rj (Penarth C.C.), E. Rooney, J. David, M. Phillips, S. A. Sant (St Mary's C.C.). son, J. Attley, A. F. Dunant, J. Andrews C.C.), T. Jones(St Paul's C.C.), — Williams a'M W. Llewellyn (St Andrew's), — Kir'oy (>t Formim (Cantou), and B. Jenkins (St Paul's)- p —Douglas and Sharp (Cnarles-street), M;o John's), Duder (Canton), Fountain and LJØ m Andrew's). wetifd Nine clubs have entered for the Local Chai'?j|^ this season, and the draw for the same took P* the following result;— FIRST ROUND. A-St. Paul's v. Canton SECOND ROUND. B—Winner of A v. Chanos-street C—St. Ja,mes' Y. St. Andrew's D-Pehllrtb v. t. John's K—St. Mary's v Taff Vale SEMI-FINAL.' 1, F—Winner of B v. Winner of C A U-Winzier of D v. IV,nner of E FINAL. Winner of F v. Winner of G

ST. JOii^S (CARDIFF) V. ST. J (CARDIFF). M Saturday afternoon saw the opening, nnd ^01# unfavourable circum-tances, of the cricket -aj yj Cardiff, tbe first match of the fixtures of -m* f\ decided on the Cardiff Arms Park. The the SC. Jehn's Cricket Club and the St. And|%(ljJ the result was an easy victory for the club. The weather was bv no means '.g 1#*f during the first part of the match, and tliobo some ^measure have accounted for John's men, who went in first, poor a show, they being all dlSTWi the poor total of 22., A fresh and chilly breeZ^g^jj south-east put anything like effectiye ba, j the question, and the few spectators who P epj0jm pearance had anything but a cheerful "jn time of it. The difference in the appeara G uam arms lars, so far as spectators are » e* jf when a, football match is on and w'ieUii»M^ match is being played is about the most r f cation that could be given of the relative R ^si' the two games in the estimation of Ca"tli t I indeed must the weither- be that t ot any perceptible extent the gate II" football contest. That cricket has j headway to make before incomes anyway £ 5, vigorous rival goes without snying in Cardl' Andrew s .jleveu had all the best of the » Saturuay, for, after the batting had been their side, the breeze gradually died aw^'pjiJy came out with considerable warmth a" ,<S and there Were 110 more of those April sbo ftf Ji earlier in the day, had caused occasi0'' coats and hacs 011 the part of the player-, f Blackmore played steadily for .-sr. Andrew s. « £ 0 and 13 respectively—rather insignitli:Yay0',5» but by far the best of the day, f Vyozencroft made the best bowling eight wickets for b?ss than 20 runs. The g J » as follows :-St John'Groove, 0 leritlo%, 5 Swain, 3; Williams, 4; Phelps, 0 eS;df, Erfurt, 0 Kirby, 2 Rees, 3 Joseph, & total, 22. St Andrews—Fouutain, 20 Wozencroft, 7 Jones. 9 David, 1 H. J) Moses, 4; Blackmore, 13; Griffiths jfk Edwards, 0 Walters, 4 extras, 4 tot-'1 i go»A PONL'ARDULAIS V. GOWERTONPLAYE" lais on Saturday, and resulted in a dra' ffl| Gowerton, fc{); Pontarduiais, 33 for 6 wic*8 ojif f, PONTARDULAIS <!ND XI. V, ^OWTLRL^JA${ Played at Gowerton, Score PoutarduW* A Gowerton. 18. BROADWAY WESLEYANS v. ELY C.C.-P Common, and resulted in a win for Broad —Broadway, 28; lily, 20. L, ly scored 48 l0 J innings Broadway did not bat. M NEWPOP.T SPRING ATHLETIC M ceesion of Cyclists from Western -d a Camp at Newport, Whit-Monday, May &N.C.U. laws. £ 90 in prites. rogra g cation to hon. see. i jC4

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