South Wales Daily News

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LIBERAL ADVANCE. GOOD REPORTS FROM CANVASSERS. BRILLIANT PROSPECTS. The sycophancy of Mr White's speech, reported in our issue of yesterday, has served materially to damage the chances of Sir Morgan Morgan. If for no other reason, the voters to whom Sir Morgan appeals must rid themselves of any suspicion Jiat they endorse the sentiments ex- pressed by Mr White. There is general agreement that the Marquis of Buto is ad- mirably fitted to occupy the mayoral chair next year, and that his acceptance of the office is an honour to the town and a compliment to the burgesses, but none the less is there general detestation of the spirit which dictates such opinions as that giyen utterance to by the Con- servative candidate for Cathays. In Riverside Ward, the canvass returns are in every way satisfactory. Dr James is the old representative of two-thirds of the Riverside voters, and was returned three years ago by a majority of 400 votes. His fellow-candidate, Mr Noah Rees, has also every reason to be gratified at the result of the canvass, for an inspection of the books gives conclusive evidence that the pre- ponderance of power is with the Liberals, and that if only the adherents of the party take the trouble to go to the poll on November 1st, both gentlemen will be tiiumpliarftly returned. Dr James and Mr Rees are personally canvassing the ward, and a large number of workers are out on their behalf; evidently the intention is to overwhelm the opposition. Mr Price, now of Llantwit Major, can hardly pretend to equal qualification with residents in the borough, and the tem- perance voters in the ward must look askance at Mr Evans, the publican can- didate for their suffrages. One important consideration for Riverside ratepayers is that the drainage of that part of the town is capable of great improvement. Because of the slight fall which the level of the land permits there is need for careful oversight and frequent flushing in dry seasons. Dr James is a representative who would be peculiarly cognizant of all the sanitary require- ments of his constituents; he is about the ward constantly, would personally become immediately aware of defects, and would be in a position to secure prompt and effective remedy. The gentleman who lives 16 miles away would be hardly so capable of rendering service in this respect. Mr Proger's seat in the Central Ward, though hotly challenged, is scarcely likely to be lost. Electors cannot get a satisfactory reply to—• "Who's Parker?" for when answer is niado it does not avail as any explanation why the new-comer should challenge the saat of an old and faithful representative of the ratepayers. The canvassers report that promises of support to Mr Proger are very generally forthcoming, and that prospects are of the best. Mr Parker's promise is to become a unit in an attempt to "turn the Conservative minority into a majority in the shortest time possible;" but although this may seem a desirable aim to a Peuarth resident and Primrose luminary like Mr, Parker, the residents and ratepayers of the Centra Ward have other-and wider—ends to be served' of which not the least important are good and economical administration of municipal affairs. Mr James H. Cory, champion of "free labour," -the. euphemism by which shipping federation constituents describe low wages to seamen —is beginning to discover that it is not all plain sailing in the South Ward, and that Mr F. J. Beavan is an opponent who will make a hard fight-and will win in the end. This is' discouraging for the Conservative candidate; but what did ho expect? "Low wages" is not a cry that commends itself to a wage-earning constituency. Mr J. Sully Stowe is receiving unexpected sup- port in his contest with Mr Trounce at Roath; and if the latter gentleman is to retain his scat, things must take a different turn from what they have manifested thus far. The number of workers who have volunteered to canvass for Mr Stowe exceeds all that have come forward at previous election in the Roath division. There is to be a meeting this evening in Splott Ward, Mr Thomas Andrews's supporters being invited to hear an address from him at the Board School. To-morrow (Friday) a meeting of the Riverside Liberals is called for eight o'clock at St. Paul's School, Neville-street, Dr James and Mr Noah Rees being announced to address the gathering. SPLOT WARD. A meeting of the canvassers was held at the couunittee-rcom, No. 23, Splot-road, on Wednes- day evening, and a report taken of work done, from which it was evident that a very large majority of the voters were in favour of the Liberal candidate. In fact, some of the streets are wholly in favour of Mr Thomas Andrews, and the Liberal party are confident of success. Many of the burgesses are at sea, and will not be at home to record their votes, and a sharp look-out will be kept at the polling station to prevent personation. The polling will take placo at the Splot.road Board School, and not at Metal-street as heretofore. A meeting of the supporters of Mr Thomas Andrews will be held in the infants'-room of the board school in Splot-road this (Thursday) evening, when the following gentlemen are expected to be present :—Mr Lewis Williams, J.P., Alderman Lewis, Councillor Heme, Coun- cillor Ramsdaie, Messrs H. N. Hall, Samuel Fisher, Roberts, Jeans, Cunningham, Thomas Evans, and Thomas Andrews. Mr Jacob Comley, chairman of the ward committee, will preside. All Liberals of the ward aro specially invited. A TORY CANDIDATE FOR ADAMS- DOWN. Mr Edward Thofnas (Cochfarf), the candidate of the Liberal party in the Adamsdown Ward, has held the field alone for some days, the Tories naturally hesitating to oppose so doughty a champion. After much searching about they bave now, we understand, fixed upon a candidate, Mr C. J. Jackson, barrister, having been induced to espouse the forlorn hope. Mr Thomas's pros- pects are not likely to be dimmed by the advent of the Tory nominee. The preparations of the Liberal party are in a very forward state.

THE PARK WARD. CANDIDATURE OF MR CHARLES SHEPHERD. On Thursday evening, at St Peter's Guildhall, 'an enthusiastic meeting was held in furtherance of the candidature of Mr Charles Shepherd, the Liberal candidate for the Park Ward. In spite of the inclemency of the weather there was a good attendance. In addition to tho candidate there were present Mr Thomas Callaghan (chair- man), the Rev George Hargreaves, Alderman David Jones, J.P., Messrs J. Valentine (hon. organiser Irish National League), J. Collins (vice-president Kickham branch I. N. L.), J. Fitzpatrick, C. Murray, Henry Jones, Robert Fullerton, D. Fly m, H. J. Russell, Tom Young, J. Donovan, and Tom Taylor (Cardiff Trades Council). The CHAIRMAN, at the outset, regretted that he was compelled to descend to personalities, but he must tell them that neither of the other candi- dates for their suffrages were fit to represent the ward. Sir Morgan Morgan was a Conservative, and surely that in itself was a sufficient reason why all Irishmen who loved their country should abstain from voting for him. As far as Mr Rees Enoch was concerned, he was sorry to say it appeared he had been induced to come out fby tho Conservative party so as to cause a split in the Liberal ranks, with a view to the return of the Tory nominee. (Laughter, and a voice: "We defy them.") Mr Enoch had evidently been hoodwinked by the Tory wirepullers, but the Irishmen in that ward were not to be deceived so easily. (Cheers.) As far as the local branch of the Irish National League was concerned, the whole of the Liberal candidates had been unanimously approved of, and resolutions to support them had been passed. (Applause.) If they desired to see the Liberal party in Cardiff triumphant, and to check the Tories in their openly-expressed intention to con- test the scat of their respected member, Sir Edward Reed—(applause)—they would accord their support to Mr Shepherd. (Cheers.) Mr THOMAS COLLINS, in a stirring speech, said that Mr Shepherd was not narrowed by class. He was a man of themselves, and he was a Radical of Radicals, and always ready to give his vote in accordance with the wishes of the masses. (Cheers.) In regard to Mr Rees Enoch's candi- dature, he would call upon all his countrymen to vote against that gentleman, and so avenge the defeat inflicted upon their respected chairman at a board of guardians election. (Applause.) He proposed the following resolution :— That this meeting desires to express its confidence in Mr Charles Shepherd as a fit and proper person to re- present the Park Ward in Cardiff County Council, and pledges itseli to use every legitimate means to secure his triumphant return in November next. Mr J. FITZPATUICK, in seconding, called upon alllrishmell to vote for Mr Shepherd in order to show their disgust at the turntail policy of the jubilee knight" in connection with the visit to Cardiff of their respected chief, the Grand Old Man." (Applause.) Alderman DAVID JONES, who had a cordial reception; in supporting the resolution, said that Mr Shepherd had shown great business ability in carrying to a successful issue many great under- takings, and he had no hesitation in urging the meeting to put forth the most strenuous efforts to bring about his return. It was noteworthy that the address of the Conservative candidate for the Cantral Ward disclosed the fact that he desired to I be returned for the express purpose of destroying V the Liberal majority in the council— (laughter) — and that of the gentle- man who was bold enough to contest the South Ward against his friend Mr Beavan— (cheers)—said that the Liberals of Cardiff had boasted that they would not stop until every Con- servative was swept from the council, and then this gentleman volunteered his services as a strong man to defeat that object. (Laughter.) Now, he had had a little experience of the council, and never had he heard suchan assertion made. (Cheers.) Mr Shepherd, like all true- hearted Liberals, fully sympathised with the one great political question of the day—Home Rule. (Applause.) If the strength of parties was to be gauged from the coming elections, j ho would advise them to put Mr Shepherd at the at the head of tho poll. He trusted that Mr Rees Enoch would find the utter hopelessness of his can. didature, and would retire before the, nomination day, for ho was simply a catspaw. If he did this, then lie might regain the good opinion of those who now had lost confidence in him. (Applause.) Mr J. VALENTINE then briefly addressed the meeting, a.nd stated that by supporting Mr Shep. herd they would be fighting the battla< of Ireland against the Conservative party. It was one of the rules of the Irish National League that, where- ever there was a Liberal candidate approved by the Liberal Association, it was the duty of all members in that locality to support him, and he would inform the Conservatives that the Irish vote would be given en bloo to Liberals. Rev GEORGE HARGREAVES, who met with hearty cheers, thought their candidate would make a good shepherd—(laughter and cheers)— and, pointing to his public life, said that he fully merited his position as their candidate, and made an eloquent appeal to tho Englishmen present to show by the result of the municipal election their pro- test against the cruelty, which amounted to scandal, exercised towards the Irish people by the Tory Government. Mr SHEPHERD, whose- rising was signalized by loud cheering, said that he was physically unfit to make a speech that night, and would content himself by saying that he had been a resident in the ward for the past 25 years, and so had made himself perfectly well acquainted with its wants. He was a large employer of labour, and had always been ready to adopt any progressive measure tending to the bettering of the condition of his workmen. For the last 23 years he had taken an active interest in political matters in the borough and claimed to be a thorough Home Ruler. (Applause.) The resolution was unanimously and enthusias- tically carried, and with the passing of the usual complimentary votes, a most successful meeting was closed with cheers.

FORTHCOMING LIBERAL MEETINGS. SPLOTT WARD. A meeting of Mr Thomas Andrews' supporters will be held to-morrow (Thursday) evening at eight o'clock in the Board School, Splott-road. Air Jacob Comley will preside. RIVERSIDE WARD. A public meeting will be held in St Paul's Con- gregational Church, Neville-street, on Friday evening next, October 24th, in support of the can- didature of Dr Jame3 and Mr Noah Rees. Chair to be taken at 8 p. lll.

THE REPUBLIC QFLMAZIL, [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] ROME, Wednesday.—The Italian Government has recognised the Brazilian Republic.

SWANSEA. BREACHES OF THE MUMBLES RAILWAY BYE- LAWS.—-At the county police-court on Wednes- day—before Messrs J. G. Hall and J. Powell and Colodef Morgan—Evan Long, of 16, New Oxford- street, was summoned for using obscene language on the railway last Sunday. The language was described as of the most filthy description, and when, asked to cease using it, defendant refused. Finod 15s and costs.—A young woman of respect- able appearance was summoned for going on a car while the train was in motion. The train, In- spector Rees said, was going slowly, but as the action might have resulted in serious accident and the practice a dangerous one, the company thought it necessary to take proceedings.—A fine of 159 inclusive was inflicted.

MERTHYR. AN ESCAPADE AT GWAELODYG ATWR. -ORI Wed- nesday—before Mr W. Smyth and Mr T. J. Dyke—Thomas Lyons and Dennis Bnrke, charged with wilfully damaging hay belonging to Mr Thomas Williams, J.P., Gwaelodygarth Farm, were ordered to pay 10s fine each, 6d fine and costs on the first summons, or in default 14 days. Lyons was also fined 20s and costs, or in default an additional 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour. NEGLECTING A WIPE.—John L. Sealey, cabinet maker, Liverpool, was summoned to show cause why he should not maintain his wife, Laura, who had become chargeable to the union funds. Mr David, relieving officer, Aberdare, proved the chargeability of defendant's wife, and said he had heard there was a banking account which defen- dant could not draw upon without his wife's signature. Defendant pleaded that he was unable to contribute, and said his wife had £20 when he went to Liverpool. The bank book ws in his possassion. There was not a balance of JS105 left; there was about £ 60.—Mr David said the claim was for £1, at the rate of 5s per week for four weeks. An order was made upon defendant to pay 6s per week. He said he could not pay it, and they might as well" maka his commitments out at once." He had, he said, been a ratepayer in Derby for 35 years.

CARDIFF. ASSAULT. At Cardiff police-court, on Wednes- day—before Dr Paine and Alderman Jacobs- George Collins, alias Rees (22), was charged by Detective Oxley on a warrant with assaulting Charles Duffy, in Janet-street, Moors, on the 9th of September last; also charged on a warrant with assaulting and beating Amelia Duffy on the same date. Mr Amelia Duffy said she went to "the woman who lived with the prisoner" and applied for a debt she owed her for sewing. She flatly refused, saying she owed nobody in the world anything. She added a number of epithets. more forcible than polite. The prisoner then arrived on the scene, and struck her several times on the face, blackening her eyes. The husband of Mrs Duffy came to her assistance, and prisoner knocked him down and kicked him as he lay on the ground, to that he bad to be removed to the Infirmary.—Prisoner said he could produce witnesses who would put a dif- ferent complexion on the matter. Duffy came up, seized tho girl he was living with," and said, Now, Amelia, give it to her."—The prisoner was remanded till Friday next. JACK ASHORE." — Mary Ann Roper (29), Mary Lee (29), and G. Hull (34), were charged with stealing a suit of clothes, a pair of drawers, a singlet, and a pair of boots, value 35s, from No. 30, Herbert-street, the property of Daniel Burns, on the 20th instant. George Hull was charged with receiving the above well knowing it to have been stolen. This was the old story of Jack ashore." getting into public- houses, meeting women of bad character, and adjourning with them to their haunts. Of course, beiug intoxicated, they relieved him of his bundle of clothes and then left him to the mercy of the "fuur winds of Heaven." Much smartness was shown by P. C. R. Hooper, who happened to be on duty in Bute-street. He had not heard of the robbery, but he observed this big navvy, Hull, wijfch his pockets very bulky, and presenting an appearance not quite in keeping with the human form divine. The other prisoners, too, were in his company, which rendered tho situation more interesting. The male prisoner produced the boots, and said he had bought them at Pontypridd. This seemed to tho policeman a rather far-fetched suggestion, and he took him in custody, thinking, probably, that if worse had come, worse remained behind. And .so it turned out, for on being searched a nice little wardrobe was found on him, including a. new shirt, a pair of drawers, and other articles. The evidence against Mary Lee was not strong enough, and she was discharged. The other prisoners were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment each. AN UNLAWFULJPRESENCE.—Jamesr Barker (22) was charged with being unlawfully found on the premises No. 8, Scott-street, and stealing therefrom a pockethandkerehief, value 411zd, the property of Henry ínith, jun. also with assaulting Jane Smith ii* a bedroom at No. 8, Scott-street, on the 22nd inst. It appeared that the prisoner inserted himself through a cellar trap, and got into Smith's house, where he proceeded to search the pockets of clothing hanging in the room. In gCoping about he put his hand on the throat of the >iittlo girl, Jane Smith, but she was more frightened than hurt. She screamed, and awakened, iher father, who promptly got out of bed.. Prisoner then beat a retreat as fast as he could, and was re- ascending by the cellar trap when -Smith pulled him down by the legs. On being asked what brought him there, he said (acting drunkenness) that he had been drinking and beeaarobbed, and did not know what he was doing.—P.C. Isaac Morgan, who arrested uliim, said he was not drunk when >< he took him into custody. He was stupid, as tif he had been drinking the night before.—A certificate of discharge from a ship was handed in and found to be very satisfactory.—Dr Paine, in ordering him to be imprisoned for a month with hard labour, said that but for the good certificate it would have gone harder with him.

MR LABOUCHERE, M.P., AT ABERYSTWYTH. r REVIEW OF THE POLITICAL LPOSITION. WALES AND THE LIBERAL POLICY. THE DISESTABLISHMENT AND 1 TITHE QUESTIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] ARERTSTWYTH, Wednesday Evening. To-night a very enthusiastic Liberal meeting Fas held at the Town-hall, Aberystwyth, which concluded the tour made by Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q.C., M.P., among his constituents during the past week. The fact that Mr Henry Labouchere, M.P., was to be the chief speaker at the meeting created much interest in the affair, and as might have been expected the hall afforded anything but adequate accommoda- tion, several hundreds being unable to gain admis- sion. Amongst the audience were several influential Liberals from the country, who had walked and ridden several miles in order to be present. The hall had been neatly decorated for the occasion with flags, banners, &c., and numerous mottoes were displayed, among them being Welcome to Mr Labouchere," Welcome to Our Member," Justice to Ireland," "Free Press," "Land Law Reform," Religious Equality," CymruFydd," and Gladstone bur Leader." Mr W. Bowen Rowlands, Q.C., M.P., pre- sided, and was supported on the platform by Mr Labouchere, Lady Parker, Mrs Hayes, Mr Griffith Williams (mayor), Mr Ernest Bowen Rowlands, Mr Peter Jones (chairman of the Car- diganshire County Council), and Mr John Thomas, Liverpool. The CHAIRMAN, on rising, was enthusiastically cheered. He said it gare him very great pleasure once more to meet with the Radical electors in that part of the county of Cardigan, and to listen with them to the views and utterances of his friend Mr Labouchere (appl ause), whose splendid services to the Liberal cause deserved much appreciation. Mr Labouchere had played a very important part in political affairs during many years past, and had accomplished great and useful work. (Cheers.) » Mr LABOUCHEKE, M.P., on rising to address the audience, was met with prolonged cheering. He commenced his remarks by congratulating Wales upon its work at the last general election. He said Wales was true to Liberalism, whereas they in England had not been. (Applause.) They had none of those weak-kneed, half- hearted Liberals hanging on the outskirts.. of Toryism, and ready to go to the .T0r:party at a moment's notice and for the slightest excuse. (Applause.) Welsh Liberals fwere perfectly determined as far as they were concerned, and the result was that they were successful in returning to Parliament 29 Radicals out of 33. Applause.) Referring to the Home Rule question, the speaker said that for his own part he really believed that the outcry against Home Rule was nothing more than a mere pre- text. There were the Whigs. For bis own part he would not have them at any price. Referring to the Tipperary trials, he said that Mr Smith-Barry, a3 they were all aware, was the owner of the whole of Tipperary. In fact, he was the owner of the ground on which it was built. Mr Smith-Barry founded a, syndicate of landlords, who were endeavouring to evict their tenants. This done, those tenants said they would also have a syndicate, which he thought was only a right step on theii- part. However, Mr Smith- Barry said not. The result was that they left the houses they had built, and built a new Tipperary close by. (Applause.) They preferred giving their houses to Mr Smith-Barry than pay him the ground rent. (Applause.) Referring to the prosecutions against Mr Dillon and Mr O'Brien and others, he said they went down to Tipperary and addressed the tenants. That took place some months ago, and no complaint was made about them until a short time ago, when Mr Dillon and Mr O'Brien announced their intention to visit America for the purpose of raising sufifcient money from the Irish in America to defend their fellow- men at home as to Homo Rule. Mr Balfour then stepped in, and they were arrested on account of the speeches they had made some months ago at Tipperary. There had been disturbances in Tipperary before, and Mr Dillon had been brought personally in collision with Mr Shannon, who was at the head of the police. Mr Dillon had compL"1.ined in the House of Commons as to Mr Shannon, and what did Mr Balfour do but put Mr Shannon to try those men! ("Shame.") He did not believe that there was a judge, whether Conservative or Liberal, in the whole of England who would take the respon- sibility of trying gentlemen. Anyhow if he did he woulctbe ashamed of showing his face again. (Applause.) The whole thing had been a perfect farce. It was only that day that he read that one person had made a remark that displeased Mr Shannon, and he committed him for contempt of court. (Shame.) It had been said that Mr Dillon and Mr O'Brien had committed a very cowardly act by forfeiting their bail, but he considered that they were perfectly justified in doing so, when they said that after they had completed their mission in America they would return and give themselves up to the authorities. There were several, reasons why Home Rule should be granted. In the first place it should be conceded for the sake of Ireland itself. They believed it would be greatly for the benefit of the Irish people that they should have a Parliament of their own to discuss their own affairs. His second reason was that Home Rule would afford an opportunity for saving those three millions sterling paid in Ireland per annum for police, etc. His last reason was that they were not at all safe when they stood in such a position as the present. How could they expect Irish- men, whom thcy knew were very numerous in their colonies, to be loyal to them when t hey were not loyal to their countrymon at home? Passing then to the Welsh Disestablishment question, Mr Labouchere said that he was one of those persons who did not agree with the Stato Church, whether it was the church of the majority 4101' of the minority. He wanted disestablishment, and had been looking for- ward to it for many a long day, and he perfectly admitted that there were special reasons why it should be granted in Wales. The reason why Welsh disestablishment should take precedence over that of the entire country was that its advocates were in the majority. (Hear, hear.) He would question establishment if the majority were members of the Church, but when this was not the case he could not hesitate for a moment. It seemed to him most preposterous that the State Church should be supported by the State, when it was the church of the minority, though he thought the majority should be obliged to support their own church. (Hear.) He then dealt with the tithe question, which he considered, from the manner that the question was received by the audience, was one that created the most interest amongst the Welsh people. He knew they gave a con- siderable portion of their time to the religious question, and he appreciated their labours in that direction. Tithes were originally devoted to the Roman Catholic Church, and a portion was for the maintenance of the poor. Eventually it Was given to the Established Church, but his opinion was that they had no right to it, and they should be devoted in that case for the benefit of the whole commuiuty. He gloried in those Welshmen who refused to pay tithes, and left the clergy to collect them by distraint on their property. He considered that the result of that was that they were cutting their own throats, and at the same time they were doing dirty work. (Applause.) He would counsel every single Welshman to refuse to pay tithe, and let the clergy resort to extreme measures to dis- train, which was at his own peril. (Applause.) That year Lord Salisbury's son brought in a bill, which was rather ecclesiastically inclined. However, it was played out, and Sir William Harcourt gave him a severe dressing. The hon. gentleman then referred to other matters at some length; and, after speaking for upwards of an hour, resumed his seat amidst 'great applause. Mr ERNEST BOWEN ROWLANDS moved the following resolution :— That this meeting thanks 1-11' Labcucliere for his address this evening, and .tor the valuable services rendered, by him to the Liberal cause, and hails with satisfaction the near approa eli of the time when the I country will ha.ve an opportunity of expressing its thsappi< of the coercive pralicy of the present Govern- ment tovw.. J;s Ireland. The Rev T. A. PENBY (Aberystwyth) seconded the resolution, and it Was carried unanimously. Mr LABOCCHERE briefly returned thanks, and impressed on his he arers the necessity for re- electing Mr Rowlands at the next electIOIl" and paid a "very high compliment to Mr Rowlands for huj labours at the House of Commons. A resolution of-coirMence in Mr Bowen-Row- lands was afterwrirds enthusiastically passed, and the proceedings- terminated. On leaving tire hall Mr Labouchere, Mr Bowen Rowlands, angl a few others were escorted to a carriage which was in waiting, and to which ropes were attaeiied, and drawn through scnujo of the principal streets, followed by a very enthusiastic crowd, who. lustily cheered the occupants of the vehicles all along the route. Mr Labouchere is the guest of Mr W. Bowen Rowlands, M.P., at tbeHeUe Vue Hotel.

[LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.) The "British steamer Thurston, frora Bilbao, arrived at Philadelphia, having lost her ruddier head. The Rritish barque Fearnought, from Saint John, for Fleetwood, was abandoned ton the 15th inst. in lat. 44-38 N., long. 43'45 W. landed at Liver- pool. The Presto, from Bjorneborg fer West Hartlepool, with timber, put into Malrao leaky, and will discharge for repairs. The steamer Amethyst, from C alveaton for Liverpool, passed the Old Head of Kinsal/i on Wednesday after- noon and signalled that the cof con was on fire, but that there was no danger.

PONTYPOOL. A DRUNKARD S FREAK. — On Wednesday— before Mr Ignatius Williams, stipendiary magis- trate, Mr T. P. Jenkins, Mr D. W. Williams, Dr. Morgan, and Dr. Davies—John Gwilym was charged with trespassing on the Taff Vale Rail- way. It appeared that on the 2nd inst. defend- ant, who was helplessly drunk, was lying on the railway near Tynewydd. He had tried to cross by crawling on his hands and knees. ImmediateJy after he had been dragged away a train passed. Defendant was fined 40s. CAUTION TO BAKERS.—Gwen Jones, of Dinas, was fined 2s 6d for senin a loaf of bread which she refused to weigh at the request of the prose- cutor, Inspector Jones. LARCENY AT IKEHAFOD.—Elizabeth Collins, of Trehafod, was sent to gaol for a fortnight for stealing a sovereign, two gold dollars, two brooches, a silver watch, and a guard, the pro- perty of David Mainwaring, of Trehafod. JUVENILE INCOKIJIG IBLES. — William John Davies and Howell Davies, boys, were cach sent to a reformatory for four years for stealing a sum of money trom a, till at Mr Thomas Thomas's br anch shop at Tonypandy.

STAMMERERS should read a book by a gentle- man who cured himself after suffering nearly forty years. Price 13 stamps.—B. Beasley, Brampton Park, near Huntingdon. I'll". 40S9

CARDIFF UNION AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual show of the Cardiff Union Agri- cultural Society was held on Wednesday in the field adjoining tho Maltsters Arms, Llandaff. The judges were Messrs W. Thomas, The Hayes, Sully; Mr Rees Thomas, Boverton; and Mr W. Williams, Splot; while Mr William II. Lewis discharged the functions of honorary secretary. The show was considered all round fully equal to any of its predecessors, but far superior to any- thing ever seen in this district in the way of root crops. Mr C. Williams, who took a prize in the colt department, and who is acknowledged one of the best judges of root crops in, these parts, declared emphatically many times that he had never seen the Llandaff swedes equalled anywhere. It appears that the farmers have recently grown from new seeds recently introduced by Messrs Webb and Messrs Sutton— Webb's giant king and Sutton's crimsoH king. The colts were very much admired, and though their dams were an indiscriminate and by no means a selected lot, they seemed to have coursing in their veins the blood of the capital stallion kept by the Cardiff Cart Horse Society. The competitors in those classes ranged from five to ten, but the entries by no means represented the extent to which the services of the equine sire has been availed of. The following prizes were offered for the present season :— Four acres of swedes, grown on land manured entirely by Odam's Chemical Manure Company's manures— 1, Wm. Lowrie 2, Win. Emerson. Two acres of ,swedes,grown with same manures—1, Wm. Black lie., William Emerson. Two acres of com- mon turnips, grown on land manured en- tirely by same manures — 1, Wm. Lowrie. Acre of any kind of mangolds, grown with same manures—1, W. Baker lie, H. Osmand. Three acres of swedes, grown on land manured entirely by Dublin and Wicklow Co.'s Prize Medal Manures (sold by Mr Noah Rees, Cardiff)—1, Wm. Emerson he, W. Evans and R. Templeton. Two acres of common turnips, grown on land manured entirely by Dublin and Wick- low Co.'s Prize Medal manures (sold by Mr Noah Rees) —1, W. Emerson lie, Wm. Bassett. Acre of mangolds, grown on land manured entirely by the Dublin and Wicklow Co.'s special mangold manure (sold by Mr Noah Rees)—1, Wm. Emerson; hc, Wm. Baker. Three acres of swedes grown on land manured entirely by manures (sold by Mr John Hibbert, Cardiff)—1, R. Templeton h. e., Wm. Emerson. Acre of mangolds, grown with Goulding's manures (sold by Mr John Hibbert, Cardiff)—1, J. H. Harding h. c., W. Emerson. Piece of sweues, not less than three acres, offered by the society—1, Wm. Lowrie 2, Wm. Evans. Nine specimens of Sutton's Champion, Crimson King, or any other of their improved varieties of swede. The roots in this case to be drawn from a field crop of not less than two acre3-1, Wm. Lowrie h.c., W. Evans. Specimens of any one of Sutton's improved varieties of mangold-I, H. Osmond h.c., J. M. Harding. Three acres of Webb's swede, any one variety, grown from seed supplied direct from them in 1890. Each com- petitor to exhibit 21 specimens drawn from the crop- 1, Wm. Lawrio; h.c., W. ll. Evans. Two acres of Webb s mangold, any one variety, grown with the aid of Webb's special manure— 1, W. H. „ Evans h.c., Wm. Lowrie. Twelve root3 of Carter's elephant swede, all to be grown from seed supplied direct from James Carter and Co., by the exhibitor, in 1890—1, W. H. Evans h.c., W. Emerson. Common turnips, not less than three acres—1, W. Lowrie 2, AV. Emerson. Piece of swedes, of not less than three acres, grown on land manured entirely by Burnard, Lack, & Alger's manures (sold by Mr William Lewis, seedsman, Cardifr)-^1, w. Emerson h.c., W. H. Evans and C. Williams. Acre of globe or tankard mangolds, grown with any kind of manure— 1, William Baker 2, W. Emerson h.c., William Beer. Acre of long red mangold, grown with any kind of manure—1, H. Osmond; 2, William Emerson. Best acre of any kind of mangolds, grown with any kind of manure—1, William Baker 2, Henry Osmond. General root crop, arranged suitably to the size of the farm—1, W. Emerson 2, W. Lowrie. Five acres of clover and rye grasses, grown from seed supphed by Mr Noah Rees, Carditî-I, E. Akers h.c., W. Baker. Piece of mixed clover grasses, not less than five acres— 1, T. Bowen 2, W. Williams h.c., B. Alters and W. Emerson. Eight acres of growing wheat, sown before 1st January, 1890-1, O. Thomas, The Greave; 2, R. Templeton; h.c., D. Jones and AV. Thomas, of Hayes. Four acres of growing wheat, sown before 1st January, 1890, not entered in Class 21—1, W. Beer; 2, W. Williams; h.c., E. Akers, J. H. Harding, D. Jones (Maindee), C. T. Bowen, and W. Thomas. Piece of growing wheat, not less than four acres, sown on or after 1st January-I, W. Emerson 2, J. II. Harding; c., W. Thomas and W. Bassett. Collection of roots (12 specimens of each), Mangolds, swedes, and turnips— 1, AV. Lowrie; 2, W. Emerson; h.c.. Mr Osmond. Neatest rick-yard—1, Mrs Davies 2, W. Lowrie h.c., James Parke. Cart colt or filly, bred in this year with- in the Cardiff Union—1, J. M. Savours 2, W. Bassett. 3, C. Williams. Cart colt or filly, bred in this year within the Cardiff Union—1, J. M. Savours, THE DINNER. A considerable number of the judges, exhibitors, and others en-gaged in farming, assembled at 6.30 p.m. at the Malt,iters Arms, Llandaff, under the presidency of Sir Morgan Morgan, when a capital spread was laid before them. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, The CHAIRMAN proposed, "Success to the Society." After congratulating the successful competitors, he reminded his hearers that we were living in days of competition. It did not matter in what walk of life they were, they had to com- pete with one another in various ways, and now farmers were drawn into its vortex. They had not only to compete with one another, but with the world at large. (Hear, hear.) It was in the natural course of things, and he had no doubt it was a very healthy and sound principle. They in this country were placed in rather peculiar cir- cumstances, the northern part being a mineral district while the southern part was agricultural. In the north they excelled, and had excelled, in being able to produce the steam coal that had ever been known, and their wealth in minerals was something beyond computation. They were pleased to think they were now making the best use of those minerals, and finding employment for scores of thousands of people. With regard to the southern portion they possessed land which was not excelled in most portions of the world in fertility. That agriculture was improving was evidenced by the increase in the quantity of wheat grown. They had still to compete with greater vigour with their continental neighbours in the supply of butter and eggs and other things to this country. It seemed that during the last nine months seven millions and sixty-seven thousand pounds worth of butter from France, Denmark, and Holland was received into Great Britain; also two and a half millions worth of eggs—that meant a loss to the farmer at home of about ten millions of money. He hoped that in a short time this state of things would cease to exist. After impressing upon his hearers tha necessity of applying scientific knowledge to their farming, he congratulated them on the marked progress of the society. A few years ago their prize list only amounted to £20, but now it amounted to something like £150, and he hoped ere long it would be £250. (Applause.) Mr GEORGE THOMAS, in a. humorous speech, during which he introduced several old-fashioned rhymes relative to farming, replied to the toast. Capt. SHIKLBY said he wished to say a few words on the subject of cart horses. They would remember that some few years ago it was thought that, by a little combination and management the breed of cart horses in the district could be im- proved. He was very glad to say the farmers came forward and heartily supported the project. They first got "Bluebeard." He believed the selection of that animal proved a happy one, but though many thought well of him, there were a few who did not. They determined to send a deputation to the next London Show and fly at somewhat higher ame. In due course they bought a horse, Trentside, which seemed to have met the expectations of everybody, and was, he believed, one of the best horses for breeding pur- poses in England at this moment. They all observed the excellent quality of the colts ex- hibited, and he ouly regretted there were not a few more on show, so that the public might know what substantial progress they were making. Captain Shirley then proceeded to propose the health of the president. He said Sir Morgan Morgan was a very busy man, and yet ho managed to show by his presence there, and otherwise what an active and real interest he took in tho society. It would be most im- proper for him to introduce a discussion on politics around that festive board, but everyone knew that Sir Morgan Morgan aspired to parlia- mentary honours for their division, and it might not be out of place for him to say that it was a matter for congratulation that a possible future member of theirs took such an interest in the agriculture of the district by becoming their president. (Hear, hear.) Refer- ring to tho want of support being extended to them by others who hunted in the district, he said there were a lot of tailors in that district (laughter) who did not know a field of grass from a field of wheat, or a field of wheat from a field of oats (laughter), going over fences and knocking them about. And yet very few of .them showed an interest in their society, and very few sub- scribed to its funds. It was very bad manners perhaps to speak of these gentlemen in their absence, but these gentlemen should be present, and then there would be no necessity to abuse them. (Laughter.) Sir MORGAN MORGAN acknowledged the toast. Other toasts followed.

THE LATE LORD IDDESLEIGH. The Press Association states that the two volumes in which Mr Andrew Lang gives the "Life, letters, and diaries of Sir Stafford North. cote, first Earl of Iddesleigh," were published on Wednesday night by Blackwood and Sons. As tho title shows, the work is largely made up of materials left by Lord Iddesleigh, in diaries which he carefully kept. The volumes are, in fact, a history of con- temporary politics. Considerable interest centres in the last year of his lordship's lifg. Describing the defeat of Mr Gladstone's Government in June. 1885, he says :— The result, a majority of 12 against the Government, took the House generally by surprise, though we our- selves had reckoned on victory by three or four votes. About 40 of the Parnellites voted with us. A day later, after Lord Salisbury had agreed to accept office, Sir Stafford notes that there waa a wish that he should go to the Upper House. With some of them it is a wish to get rid of me with others it is anxiety for my health. He spoke of Lord Randolph Churchill as certainly the shrewdest member of the Cabinet. He was reading "Pickwick" to some children when he received a telegram asking him if he would accept a, minor office. He glanced at the message, answered, "No, I think not," and went on read- ing "Pickwick" aloud.

THE BENWELL MURDER. [UETTTRR'S TKLKGRAM.] WooriSTOCK, Tuesday.—Mrs Birchall issued the following appeal to-day asking for clemency for her husband :— TO THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA. May I ask you to sign the petition for thd conimtita- tion of. my husband's sentence. I shall indeed feel deeply and truly grateful if you will help me to save him from the temble doom which awaits him. FLORENCE BIRCHALL. This pathetic appeal is said to have touched the breasts of the people as no other has done in the history of the colony, and will, it is thought, secure many signatures. -¡\ :'t_ {'

SWANSEA. THE POLICE BAND.—The Police Band will hold their first winter concert at the Albert-hall on Thursday next, not to-day, as before stated.

BRIDGEND. COUNTY COURT.— Before Judge Gwilym Wil- liams, on Wednesday, Messrs Singer and Buckley, ironmongers, Bridgend, sued Thomas Langdon, a grocer, of Porthcawl, for the sum of £26 14s 71hd, for material supplied, Mr W. R. Randall appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr R. II. Rhys (Messrs Morgan and Rhys), Pontypridd, for the defendant. Judgment was given for the amount claimed with costs.—William Davies, of Gower- ton, sought to recover the sum of j340 from William Butler, a butcher, of Aberkenfig, for money lent. Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. Robinson Smith for the defendant. Tho parties were formerly in a sort of partnership in the butchery trade in the United States, and the action was brought on a Written request by the defendant to his parents in this country to pay the plaintiff the sum of £40.. The defence was that the request was originally for only £10, and that it had been altered by the plaintiff. Judgment was given for the amount claimed.

WHITLAND. QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION.—Mr G. R. Lewis, Board School, Whitland, was among the successful candidates in this examination, which entitles him to two years' training at the Bangor Normal College.

ABERGWYNFI. LIBERAL MEETING.1—A large and enthusiastic Liberal meeting was held at Tabor Chapel, on Monday night, in the above place, when the electors turned out en masse to welcome their esteemed member, Mr S. T. Evans, M.P. Mr Isaac Davies, schoolmaster, presided. Resolutions condemnatory of the Government policy, particu- larly towards Ireland, calling upon them to resign, and in favour of the disestablishment and ais- endowment of the English Church in Wales were moved, and seconded in telling addresses by Mr D. Thomas, manager Revs. H. Howe and J. Williams, and Mr D. Goronow, and were unani- mously passed. Then Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., delivered an exhaustive address upon the political situation, which was eagerly listened to and heartily applauded throughout.—At the close the Rev. W. Jones moved, Mr J. Roberts seconded, and Mr Evan Thomas supported, the following resolution, which was passed with acclamation :— "That this meeting of the Liberals of Aber- gwvnfi, having just listened to the very able address of our honourable member, Mr S. T. Evans, and having observed his able vindication in Parliament of Liberal and Nonconformist princi- ples, especially his stout opposition to the ini- ples, especially his stout opposition to the ini- quitous Tithes Bill of the Government, and his advocacy that the funds intended to endow publicans and brewers should be applied towards educational purposes, passes a hearty vote of confidence in him."

TREHARRIS. ErsTEDDVOP.—A very successful eisteddfod was held at the Tabernacle Independent Chapel on the 20th inst., when there was a large attendance and very keen competitors. The Bethania Choir, conductor Mr Dd. Griffiths, won the chief prize and Mr Evan Morris the bass solo. Mesrss Tom- john, Llwynypia; Michale Thomas,Merthyr Vait:; and Rhys Davies were the adjudicators, whilst the Rev D. Phillips presided. RECREATWE EVENING SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.— Mrs Edwards, The Court, Merthyr, delivered an excellent address on the work and objects of the Recreative Evening School Association on Tues- day evening at the board schools. There was an appreciative and representative gathering, and a sub-committee with Mr W. Stewart as president, and Mrs ijeigh, Glyn L>argoed Mrs James, Bryn- liaulog; and Messrs W. M. Evans and *ohn Edwaras as vice-presidents was formed to con- sider the programme for the season. The Rev W. D. Nicholas has very kindly undertaken the duties of secretary.

GELLYGAER. PARISH CHURCH. — On Wednesday harvest thanksgiving services were held at tlie parish church, and were well attended. The preacher at the morning service was the Rev Mr Robbs, curate at St. Andrew's, Cardiff. At the afternoon service the Rev Lloyd Rees (Vochriw) preachod, and in the evening the Rev Canon Evans, vicar (Rhymney), was the preacher. The edifice was decorated on the occasion. i

ABERGAVENNY. LLANFOIST RATE CASE.—A special session was held on Wednesday, on the application of Mr W. H. P. Scanlon, clerk to the Abergavenny Rmal Sanitary Authority, when Mr Corner, of Hereford, appeared on behalf of the overseers of Llanfoist to show cause why they should not be called upon to pay the sum of £14-0, the cost of providing a water supply from the Abergavenny mains. A precept had been made for a rate to cover this expense, but the ratepayers as a body had declined to pay, and when the case was brought before the magistrates some weeks ago they decided not to interfere, and made no order to enforce payment. The present proceedings were then instituted. Mr Iltyd Gardner appeared on behalf of tha sanitary authority. After hearing- the arguments on both sides, the bench again decided not to interfere in the matter, and the case will go to a higher court.

NEWPORT. PROPERTY SALES.—At the Westgate Hotel, on Wednesday afternoon, Mr T. Parry offered for sale a lot of house property in the borough of New- port, and good prices were realised. On Tuesday evening Mr A. R. Bear sold 28 £5 shares in the Newport Tramway Company, which paid 11 per cent. last year, in groups, at JB9 17s 6d and JS10 per share. Nine cottages in Bond-street, near Clarence-place, were sold to Mr Ponsford for £980 Mr T. Goldsworthy secured a shop, 20, Com- mercial-road, let at £28 per annum, for £297 10s and the shop adjoining was purchased by Mr J. Ross, the tenant.

TREVECCA. MINISTERIAL.—Mr D. L. Jenkins, a student at the above college, has received a unanimous and hearty call from Newbridgc, Mon., a newly- formed church, with exceedly good prospects. Mr Jenkins is a native of Penrhiw, Cardiganshire, and during his stay at college, which will expiia next June, has proved himself a very successful (tuaent. Mr Jenkins has not yet replied,

PONTYPOOL. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting wa.s held on Wednesday, Mr W. Sandbrook in the chair. Dr Mason, the medical oiheer of health, reported that the death-rate for the month of September was 8 "5 per 1,000, and the birth-rate 32'0 per 1,000 per annum. Six cases of zymotic disease had appeared during the month.—Dr Wood proposed that the board adopt the Infec- tious Diseases Notification Act of 1889, which was agreed to.—It was also resolved to apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £20,000 for the purpose of acquiring the market tolls and premises.

TREDEGAR. Trrs NORTH MONMOUTHSHIRE CORONERSRIP.— A public meeting, under the auspices of the Liberal Association, will be held at an early date to hear the explanations of Alderman Shankland and Councillor Williams as to their recent vote in the above election. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting of this board, held on Thursday, Mr D. Price presided. Cheques were drawn in payment of the quarter's accounts amounting lid, leaving a balance in the haiids of the treasurer of £ 33i 9s 5d.—The clerk reported that the assess- ment committee had been successful in resisting the appeal of "the London and North-Western Railway at Usk, and that the appellants had to pay eost.

1 CAERPHILLY. SALE OP PROPERTY.—On Wednesday afternoon, at the Market hall, Caerphilly, Mr Morgan ™jSSR Morgan and Davies), auctioneers, Ponty- pridd, orrered for sala some valuable property situated in the centre of the town of Caerphilly. 1he first building to come under the hammer was the commocuous shop occupied by Mr Benjamin Pncè, situated in The Square. The bidding com- menced at £300, and rapidly ran up to £800, when the lot was knocked down to the present occupier. The second lob offered for sale was the double-licensed house adjoining the above premises, and known as the Crown Inn, in the occupation of Mr William Morgan, timber mer- chant, Caerphilly. The bidding, which com- menced at £200, soon reached £1,085, at which ligure it became tha property of Mr Leyshon, brewer, Pontypridd. The third lot was the Post- offioe, occupied by Mr O. P. Edmunds, post- master. This lot, which adjoins the latter pre- mises, was started at £200, and at JB505 was knocked down to Mr Leyshon. The property was held under lease by tho executor of the late Mr David Thomas, Red Cow Inn, Caerphilly, which dated from July, 1366.

CARDIFF. „ IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.—Mr U. | Wood, who has for some time past held the jiosition of inspector for the Edinburgh Eiie Assurance Company in this district, has recently been appointed chief inspector for the Imperial Insurance Company in connection with their head office in London. ROATH CARLYLEAN SOCIETY.—At a committee meeting of the above society, held at 08, Metal- street, on Tuesday evening, it was suggested that a four-page leaflet should bo issued monthly, setting forth the aims and objects of the society and with a. view to getting the works of Carlyle -better known, a selection of passages from them, bearing on the various social and political problems of the day, should be included. After full discussion, the matter was deferred. A letter was read from Sir E. J. Reed, expressing approval of the objects of the society and he was duly elected an honorary member. HAMAPIIYAD HOSPITAL SHIP.-—Report for tlle week ending the 21st October, 1890 :-Number of patients remaining last week, n; admitted since, 9 discharged, o died, 2; out-patients treated, 162 remaining on board, 42.—W. HUGHES, medical superintendent. The medical superin. tendent desires to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of a donation of £2 Is from the Dockers Union; baskets of fruit, flowers, and vegetables from the harvest festival at Hannah- street Chapel, through the Rev Arthur Ezard and a parcel of nautical books and £ magazines from Mr C. Elms, naval architect, Mount Stuart- square. GLAMORGANSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The fifth anniversary of this society was celebrated on Wednesday evening by a tea and public meeting at the National Schools, Woodville-road, Cathays, Cardiff. It may be stated that this society was established at the latter end of the year 1885. Since then it has sold to members and others goods to the value of £32,000, and has divided amongst the members and others profits amounting to £1,600, Mr Lace, the president of the society, occupied the chair at the meeting under notice, and in the course of the evening addresses explanatory of and advocating the principle of co-operation were delivered by Mr Brown, of Newport; Sir Price, Blaina Mr Goods; Mr Seig, the secretary Mr Fleming, and Mr Gitsham. The proceedings were interspersed with songs and recitations and ven- triloquism, and the Cathays handbell ringers also entertained the audience. Miss Kelly officiated as accompanist. A FAVOURED TAILOR. Mr George Colls, tailor, Duke-stret, has received a letter from Captain Holford, who acted aa equerry to the Duke of Clarence during bis recent visit to this district, acknow- ledging the receipt of a coat made at Mr Colle's establishment for the Prince, and stating that his Royal Highness was very much pleased with the garment. DAY PERFORMANCE AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. —Faust Up to Date has proved so decided a success at the Theatre Royal that an afternoon performance has been asked for by a considerable number of people, and is announced for Saturday next at two p.m. We are asked to state that children and school parties will be admitted at half-price. Gt-EAT WESTERN RAILWAY WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' BENEVOLENT FUND. — On Sunday afternoon next the third annual church parade in connection with the above society is to take place, when a special sermon will be preached at St John's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev C. J. Thompson, vicar. The Mayor and other members of the Corporation have promised to join the procession, which will leave the Great Western Station at 2.45 p.m., headed by the society's band and it need hardly be mentioned that a collection will be made at the close in aid- of the funds. Sons of the Temperance Benefit Society. The thirty-third anniversary of the" Goocl Samari. tan" division«f this society was held at the Cym- mrhodorion lecture-hall, on Wednesday euening. The proceedings cen-imenced with what was described as a high tea, provided by iair, Smith, of the Central Coffee Tavern. Tho subsequent gathering was under the presidency of Mr Richard Proud, P.G.W.P. and addresses were delived by Messrs James Padfield, financial secretary), J. Briddgeman (G.S.), and t) others. A particularly interesting, featura was the presentation by Mr Padfield of a biscuit casket to Mr J. W. Hambly, the treasurer, in recognition pf his services during a period of nearly ten years. In the course of the evening selections of music and recitations were contributed by Miss Gibbs, Miss Mabel Holder, Miss Louie Harris, Miss Jenny Morgan, Miss M. Smith, Miss Clara Morgan, Master Pelley, Master Arehie Padfield, and Messrs H. Silby, H. Cooper, Ii. T. Chinn, and others. 1 The Vicar of Llandaff and the Rev C. Davies sent letters of apology for non-attendance, and also expressed sympathy with the work of the division.

RHYMNEY. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Wednesday evening, prizes and certificates for regular attendance and success in passing were distributed to the children attending the board school. The chair was occupied by Mr H. L. Carr, and most of the members of the school board were 4- present. After the prizes had been presented by the chairman, an entertainment, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, etc., was givon by a party of gentlemen from Cardiff. The chairman, during the interval, made a state- ment as to the work done by the. board during the 13 years of its existence. There had been sponS altogether £ 4,269, of which LI,078 was for b the purchase of site and erection of the building, while £ 391 was absolved by law costs. The sum of £ 2,800 had been spent in carrying on the work of the ^school since 1876, nu the annual cost to the ratepayers thus being J3215. The school fees amounted to £ 23 a year, and the sum contributed by the ratepayers averaged £ 160 a year. The average attendance had been 59.8, and the cost per head had been £ 3 lis 9^d, as against £ 2 6s 3%d for Cardiff, and B2 4s 7d for the whole of England and Wales. lot The average rate in the £ had been 8d during the last eight years, and the Government gran#. had averaged 14s 7d per head, as against 19s 6<1 in Cardiff and 18s for England and Wales, while the school fees amounted to 7s 9d per child a9 against 9s 3d in Cardiff and 9s per head for the whole of England and Wales. During the last year the fees were only 5s 8d per head.— On the motion of Sir Heald, seconded by Mr Evans, a vote of thanks was passed to the chairman. The entertainment concluded with a comic sketch, adaoted from David Copper- If eld." 7 'j

ANTICIPATIONS. In delightful weather the last of the great handicaps of the season was decided to-day t r. Newmarket, when, in the presence of an immense H crowd, the Cambridgeshire was lost and won. As I on many previous occasions, the race has been won by our neighbours across the channel, and Alicante was backed for an immense sum of money for the Cambridgeshire even before she had run in the Cesarewitch. Her race to-day was brilliant in style from beginning to end, and the victory was a popular one. To-morrow I shall depend on the subjoined :— a Troy Stakes—FLODDEN FIELD. « Bretby Nursery—MAYOURNEEN or LADY CLARE. Cheveley Stakes—BUMPTIOUS. All-aged Stakes—DOG ROSE. Houghton Handicap—ROSINS or IDDESLEIGH. Selling Plate—JACK O' LANTERN or FATHER Houghton Handicap—ROSINS or IDDESLEIGH. Selling Plate—JACK 0 LANTERN or FATHER AMBROSE. Subscription Stakes—MARVEL. Wednesday Night. VIGILANT.

NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING 'l'O-DA Y'S RACING. EASING•— Second-class Handicap, 1; A1]:a8efl Htake. 2 Hf>u-liton li.uKhchp, 2.50 Selling Plate, 3 Chevelev Stakes, Troy'Stakes, 4 5a SubscriPtiou Stakes. ^.30 T, ENTRIES. Cv-\ rlnG Pl.vtk-—1Sorceress (5y), Devoness (2y), Taxus itv A Arnwose (3y), Dainty Davie (2v), Cigar H I "Se- i ,BaiTy (2-v>i Motto (4y), Plebeian /o j(-ry)'- ',CK,o Pftoru Upstart (6y), Paramour ■iv,v A'T T if' Annoyance (3y), Kenley (2y), Bonnie lioy (5y), and Abenlalgie (3y). WEIGHTS FOR TÜ I SECOND-CLASS HANDICAP PLATE. Last mile and three-quarters of Cesarewitch Course. ysstlbl ys st lb Mercy 4 9 0 Lady Grace 3 7 0 [ lied Palmer 6 7 13 Miss Nellie 4 6 12 I Sturton 4 7 13 Devotee 3 6 12 Bert 3 7 10 Nuska 3 6 7 Maley 3 7 1 Kate Dalrymple.. 5 6 2 Faust 370 [ WEIGHTS FOB THE HOUGHTON HANDICAP. 4 T.Y.C. • ? f ys st lb | ys st lb St Sympliorien (3 9 5 Villejust 3 6 13 Galloping Queen.. 4 9 1 Pilgrim 4 6 11 Modele 4 9 0 Teviot 4 611 Lactantius 3 9 0 Itosine 3 6 10 Iddesleigh 4 9 0 Sacramento" 3 6 10 Lady arnioutli.. 4 8 9 Loch Garry f .4 6 9 Jack o Lantern 6 7 12 Veaud'Or 3 6 3 laxus 3 7 12 Dulee Domuui 3 6 6 Lady Yai-liiotltii.. 4 8 9 I Loch Garry f 4 6 9 Jack o Lantern 6 7 12 Veaud'Or 3 6 3 laxus 3 7 12 Dulee Domuui 3 6 6 Cigar Light. 4 7 10 Rough and Ready 3 6 5 Cigar Light 4 7 10 Rough and Ready 3 6 5 Len Stronie 4 7 4 Eucalyptus 3 6 0 Lot lie Smith 3 7 3 Ethel Atliol 3 6 0 I Alberta 3 7 0 Royal Stuart 3 6 0 > S otch Earl 3 6 13 f Alberta 3 7 0 Royal Stuart 3 6 0 > S otch Earl 3 6 13 f NOMINATIONS FOR SUBSCRIPTION STAKES. Gavotte (2y), Rusticus (4y), Marvel (3y). LATEST SCRATCHINGS. All-n,ged Stakes-Noble Chieftain. Cheve!ey Stakes -Doll Tearsheet colt, Chemistry. Bretby Nursery— Don Quixote, Chloiidia, Catarina. Free Handicap S-.veepstakes—Semolina, Le .Nord, Polonius. Plate o» 1,COO Sovs.—Lux, Alicante, Ileaume, Polonius. Old Nursery Stakes—Water Lily colt. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Fallow Chat, Aniphion, The Vicar, Princess Hamp- ton, Blue-green, Paramour, Ragimunde, Simonetta. and Aberdalgie. ACCEPTANCES FOR THE FREE HANDICAP Run Friday. Bretby Stakes Course. st lb Mimi 9 0 Weolsthorpe 7 12 Mardi-gras 8 13 Dorcas, 7 9 Noverre 8 6 Belvedere ii 7 7 Gay Minstrel 8 2 Emiiskillen 7 7 Weights raised 91b. In the Selling Plate, run on Wednesday at New- market, the trainer of Corset was fined 1 sov. for running in wrong colours.

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF BOOKS. At the London Sessions on ednesday, Frnest Frederick Heritage, 26, recently an officer in the Scots Greys, pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of books value £ 110, the propc, ty of Mrs Packe, j Twyford Lodge, Bickley, whose furnished house | had been occupied by the prisoner's father. The I prisoner sold the books to a Strand bookseller. It 1 was urged that he tell mt0 temptation after pur- } suing a course of reckless extravagance. He was F sentenced to nine months' hard labour.

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