South Wales Daily News

BOXING AT CARDIFF. A BENEFIT AT THE COLONIAL HALL The inuch-talked-of benefit to Evan Owen, of Cathays, Cardiff, who recently acquitted him- self so well in his fight with his fellow towns- man, Sam Gulliver, at London, came off at the Colonial Hall on Wednesday night, a packed "house testifying to the popularity of the beneficiare. John O'Brien, who claims the title of middle weight champion of Eng- land since Pritchard has refused his challenge, Morgan Crowther (the well-known Newport light-weight), Sam "Butcher" (Pontypridd), and Bob Wiltshire (Cardiff) were announced to appear, but failed to turn up, to the sore dis- appointment of the section of the audience interested in the pending match between the two last named. However, there was talent" enough present in all conscience, and the affair proved a huge success, there not occcur- ring a hitch from start to finish. Bout No. I was between W. WinsWy" and W. Foster, both of Cardiff, but the disproportion in height and weight marred the making of a suc- cessful display. Foster, who gave away a stone, fought gamely, but was out of the running after the first round. Dick Brind and Hugh Forbes, both Cardiff lads, then tried conclusions. Brind, the taller and heavier, early resorted to forcing tactics, but rarely broke through his opponent's guard in either of the three somewhat tame rounds. Splendid sparing was witnessed in the next contest, which was between Alf. Jenks and Tommy Finn, both well-known Cardiffians. Jenks was announced to be the winner of quite a number of fights, and Finn was described as being open to take on any man in Wales at 8st 1210. Applause was frequent during the pro- gress of this encounter, honours being about evenly distributed at the close of three exciting rounds. The Brothers Smith, Cardiff, next gave an exhibition marked by a cleverness not often seen in a set-to between brothers. What was at once the best display of the evening and the one in which most real business was done was that in which the con- testants were Morgan Evans, of Grangetown (holder of the Welsh Amateur Boxing Associa- tion Championship at his weight),and Perkins, of Swansea (professional lOsfc 81b champion of Wales). Evans had a decided advantage in height but h little in reach, a noteworthy feature in the contest being the peculiar style shown by the SwanseaIte, who, though palpably out-generalled, was accorded hearty applause for the manner in which he forced a rally at the end of the last round. Two lots of amateurs followed, all of Cardiff, Dai Evans and Harry Marks, and Sutherland and Male, the latter couple representing the Grangetown Boxing Club. The first-named gave the best show, though neither was up to much, the youths suffering from extreme nervousness. Jack Evans, Grangetown, the brother of the well-known Tom and Morgan, and Tom Jonea followed. After cutting to waste a lot of time in sparring for an opening, they set to work in real earnest, a stubborn and hard-fought contest re- sulting in a popular verdict for the Grangetown boy. Variety was here introduced in the shape of a capital weight-lifting performance by Mr Hedley Roberts, the amateur champion of the world at his weight-Sst. lOtb. Mons. Leogni, a music-hall artiste of ability, gave an exampleof his conjuring ability, followed with a series of smart chair lifting feats. Then a little girl, pupil of MI Llewellyn, gymnasium instructor to the Univer- sity College, Cardiff, contributed an Indian club drill in a style which did her teacher credit. Mr Keen, Pontypridd, also performed with the clubs. Boxing was resumed with a set to between "Shoni Engineer," Cardiff, and Wall, of Wool- wich, the native mpking the most of his extra weight and scoring decisively. Silas ("Oily") John, Cardiff, and Cox, of Bristol, who had officiatedas seconds, then put on the mittens and sparred three rounds in good style. A grand wind-up between Owen and Gulliver concluded the proceedings.

CHARGE AGAINST A BARRY CONTRACTOR. At the Barry Dock police-court ou Thursday— before Major Thornley (in the chair), and Mr John Duncan—John Jackson, the contractor for the new Barry Dry Doei;, was charged by Mr Augustus Lewis, Swansea, Government Inspector of Factories, with an offence undar he Factory Acts.—M* Lewis said that the defendant WH. the owner of a quarry near Wenvoe, called the Alps Quarry, at which place, on the 14th of December last, an accident occurred, resulting in serious injury to a boy named Barkway, who subsequently had his hand amputated at the Cardiff Infirmary. The offence was that the defendant, as required by the Act of 1878, did not send notice^ of the accident to him as the Inspector of Factories, or to the certifying surgeon of the district, Dr Neale.- Mr Stockman, on behalf of Mr Jackson, admitted the offence.—The Benoh imposed a fine of J61 and costs.

JUVENILE DEPRAVITY AT PONTY. POOL. At Pontypool police-oourt on Thursday—before Mr A. A. Williams and Dr J. W. Mulligan—two little girls, named Alice Thomas and Lily Evans, aged 14 and 10 years respectively, were charged with stealing a large quantity of drapery and other goods, the property of several tradesmen, including Messrs E. Jon", E. Fowler, R. W. Woolley, D. W. Simpson, Masters and Co., etc. It appeared that the youngsters, who are respectably Con- nected, Qoirimenced their depredations about a month ago, having during tne interval visited several of the leading business premises in the town. Only one case was gone into, that of the theft from Mr Evan Jones's, Manchester House, the value of the goods stolen being j65 17s 6d. After hearing the evidence, prisoners, who pleaded guilty, were bound over—through their parents -to come up for judgment when called upon.

GLAMORGANSHIRE PLOUGH-! IMG MATCH. The above important event was held on Thurs- day in fine weather with the natural result that a large concourse of people gathered to witness the various contests. The competitions were held on fields kindly lent by Mr T, M. Franklin Mr W, Preston, Eastdown Farnr.; and Mr R. Law1, of the Hollv Bush Farm, all situated, at some distauce apart, in the parish of St Hilary. The ground was in excellent order for ploughing, and some very creditable work was done, and especi- ally so in the champion classes. The society is well supported by the district gentry and the farmers, and the Committee are thus able to ofr-r some good prizes. In tho champion clnss there were six entries senior class. 12 ( junior class, 6 and digging ploughs, 7. The president of th^ year is Mr J. S. Gibbon, of Newton House vice-president, Mr Tudor Crawshay treasurer, Mr Hughes, National Proviiicial Bank, Cowbridge chairman of committee. Air Henry Thomas, St Hilary. Stewards — ploughing, Messrs Rees Thomas, Bover- ton Daniel Griffiths, Llantrithyd Thomas Thomas Thomas, Garn Farm Thomas Williams. Llitntritfjvd Stewart Lane, and Wm. Thomas. Hedging and ditching- Mr Christopher Morgan and Mr John Williams. General stewards-M,- Henry Thomas and Mr Wm. Preston. Time- keeper Mr Robert Lane, Holly Bush Inn. The duties of secretary were very ably carried out by Mr John Morgan, of the Rectory Farm, Lantnthyd, who has done yeoman service to the society since its formation. The teams were got to work in good time, and the ploughing finished about three p.m., the hedging and ditching taking place on common land, and th-, various turn-outs were judged at the close of the ploughing. The following acted as judges Ploughing—Messrs Tliofhas Rees Waterton; Jenkin Thomas, Tydraw, Cornelly; Thomas Griffith, Church Farm, Lisworney: horses and turn-outs—Messrs Hopkin Williams, Stormy, Pyle; and John Williams, Cardiff; hedging and ditching— Messrs Llewellyn Yotath, St. Bride's Major and Thomas Watts, Dyffrynbach, Pendoylan. Hedges and ditching on farms—Messrs Rees Thomas, The Hall, Pyle and Thomas Jenkins, Ruthin. The following are the awards of the judges PLOUGHING. Open champion class-1st B5. Richard Morgan, Rectory Farm, Llantrithyd 211(1, 50;, John Mead Radyr Court 3rd, 20s, Thos. Price, Hardy Nowydd. Senior Class.-1, £3, John Folev, Tydraw, Llan- trithyd 2, E-2, Mr Ferris. Gam, Llantrithyd 3, £1, Gibbert Board, Sheeplays 4, lOs, Fred. Wilmot, Llantrithyd. Junior Class (for boys under 20 years of age).-I, -23, Griffith Thomas, servant to Mr Evan Morgan, Marcross 2, £2, Henry Thomas, Pencyrn 3, Kees Jenkins, Maesward; 4, Gomer Traherne, Garn, Llantrithyd. Digging Ploughs.—1, George Florae, Holly Bush 2, j James" heelcr, Holiy Bush. HEDGING AND DITCHING. Champion.—1, John Kdwards, Ruthin 2, Daniel Harry, enllyne. Setiioi'Class.— 1, Richard Berkeley, St. Lythan's 2, John Davies, Aburtliiii I- 3, Thomas John, Prisk, Welsh St. Donats, Junior Cla.srf.-1, John Thomas, St. Lyth an's 2, David Roberts, Beav-liotel, Cowbridge 3, David Richards, St. George's. 'lo the two that best join their banks—Senior, Thomas .J',lm and John Gibbon. St. r.1aryhill; junior class, John Thomas and David Roberts. Best team of horses, the property of a tennnt farmer—1st prize, Mr Evans, Radyr Court 2nd. Mr ltces Thomas, Boverlon Court 3rd, Mr William Kmerson, Smeldon reserve number, Mr John Watts, Llantrithyd h.c., Mr William James, Fniiwoii c., Mr D. Spencer, Flemingstone. „ (senior)-l, Mr Evans, Radyr Court 2, Mr William lLinerson, .Smeldon. Best turn out (junior)—1, Griffith Thomas, servant to Mr Evan Morgan, Marcross 2, Rses Thomas son of Mr Thomas, lnrmer, Lianmaes. Best turn-out in champion and fiigai^r classes—1st Wm. Henry, Flemingstone, servant to Mr D. Spencer, Flemingstone. To the farm servant (t competitor at the match, and who has not won 3. prize ))efoi,e) James Regan, servant to Mr T. M. Franklen, St. Hilary 2nd, John Mead, servant to Mr Evans, Radyr Court. Bast and tidiest hedging and ditching on farm, not less than 100 acres—1st, Mr Wm. llopkin, Island Farm, Bridgend; 2nd, Mr Thomas Thomas, Garn, Llantrithyd 3rd, Mr John Morgan, Rectory Farm, Llantrithyd. The dinner WM held at the Bear Hotel, Cow- bridge, and a capital spread was served by Mr and Mrs Thomas. Under the presidency of Mr J. S. Gibbons, of Newton House, a pleasant evening was spent.

CAERPHILLY. ru INIE1:S' MEETING.—A special meeting of the Khosllantwit colliers was Vld at the. Goodrich Arms, Caerphilly, on Wednesday, Mr Edward Jones in the chair. The meeting had been called to consider- the proposal for extending the Asso- ciation through the Rhymney Valley. After considerable discussion it was decided to recom- mend the advisability of the whole of the col- lieries in the valley joining in one gigantic organisation. After several other minor matters had been disposed of the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

CHEPSTOW.1 DEATH OF REV J. LISTFlt.-We regret to announce the death of the Rev J. Lister, We3- hyan pastor, who died at about noon on Thurs- day, after a short illness, of congestion of the lungs.

NANTYGLO. RANQUF.T.—The newly-formed Chamber of Trade held their inaugural banquet at the Vine Inn, Garnvach, on Wednesday evening last, when about 50 persons partook. There were present Councillor G. R. Harris, Thomas Morgan, and William Rees (managers), H. Gonnop (Brynmawr), Mr Bowen (stationmaster), and several other influential gentlamen. This Chamber was organised at the commencement of this year, and has been very successful in obtafn- mg many concessions since its formation, includ- ing an evening delivery, telegraphic office, &c.

PORTH. CENTRAL RHONDDA CHAMBER OFTRADE.-A Chamber took place at tiie /V ashington Hotel, Porth, on Wednesday even- ine-, under the presidency of Dr H. M. Davies. X lv> action of the Ystradyfodwg School Board asking the Local Urban Sanitary Authority to take up the administration of the Technical Instruction Act came up for discussion.—On the motion of Councillor \V. Mathias, seconded by Dr Lewis, it was unanimously agreed to send a deputation to the Local Board asking that body to refuse the request of the Ystrad Schoollllard. --It, waa generally agreed that the County Com- mittee had done its work in a moat admirable manner.—Tho following were appointed on the deputation :—Alderman H. N. Davies, Dr J. Lewis, Messrs T. Davies, E. Samuel, J. Miles, and J. N. James.

LLANELLY. PRESENTATION.—Mr Thomas Morgan, Myrtle Castle Inn, has just been presented with a hand- somely illuminated address and a massive gold chain and pendant by the members of the Stepney Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., for his services as secretary during the last twenty-five years. Mr Trnbshaw presided at the dinner, which was held at the Cricketers' Anns, and Mr W. Samusl presented the address, which was executed by Mr I\ R. Davies. TBAMOAH A cor DENT. Litte ou Wednesday "'I" evening a young lad, son of Mr Davies, grooefc Delabeche-street, was run over by a tramoar near the Railway Inn, and after being conveyed to the hospital it was found that his leg was broken. NEW MISSION ROOM.—Another mission-room has been opened this week in St Paul's Parish, in the New Dock district, the foundation stone being laid by Mrs Davidson. The Vicar (Rtv D. D- Jonos) is very diligent in extending Church work in tho parish.

CARMARTHEN. PARKY VELVET SCIENCE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. — rh names of the two candidates who suc- ceeded in passing the matriculation examination of the London University so creditably are Mr W. H. Thomas, Tanerdy, Nantgaredig (nephew of Mr David Thomas, Nantsa^r), and Mr Alfred IIov/' 11, Haverfordwest. In percentag' of passes at th? matriculation examination this school com- pares favourably with any other school or college m the Principality.

GLYN-NEATH. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday, a deputation from the Abernant Brickworks, Glyn-Neath, ac- companied by the foreman (Mr A. H. Thorburn), waited upon Mr and Mrs Lmmplough, at Ynislas, to present them with an address. The address was beautifully illuminated, and enclosed in Morocco covers, and was supplied by Mr W. Whittington, of Neath. The feeiing of goodwill and sympathy expressed in the address is generally shared in by all in tho neighbourhood, where Mr and Mrs Lamplough are much appro* ciated as neighbours and friends.

ST. DAVIDS. i A BODY WASHED AsHoRE. -A body, apparently t];, > 0; a sailor, was washed ashore at St. Davids on Thursday. The body had a life-belt around iL; brown curly hair, whiskers on chin, and clothed in a Welsh flannel singlet, spott-d cotton shirt, patched different colours, a cloth waist- coat, black cloth reefer coat, cravat striped with black, Welsh knitted stockings; tattoo on fore- arm. The body was taksn to the mortuary by the coastguard and a police officer. J

TREHERBERT. > SAD ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.—OU Wednesday morning a little girl named Nancy Collins, five years of age, daughter of James Collins, fell against the kitchen fire, and was seriously burned. She died on Thursday morning from the effects of the injuries sustained.

SWANSEA. i THE SCHOOL BOARD AND DAY CENTRA CLASSES.—Rather summary condensation of ou report of the Swansea School Board meeting yesterday led to the omission of Captain Howell's reply to the Rev S. Davy.vs speech, and thus it appeared that his allegations of increased cost consequent on the adoption of day central classes for pupil teachers were unanswered. In reality Captain Howell took Mr Davys up point by point, and when he had finished a very different complexion had been given to the case, increased economy as weli as increased efficiency being attained. BANKRUPTCY MOTION. At the Swansea County-court on Thursday—before his Honour Judge G-wilym Williillis-an application was made by the trustee of the estate of Mr David Thomas, draper, formerly of Temple-street, for the refundment of JM2 4s 6d, a sum paid hy the debtor to his solicitors (Messrs W. R. Smith and Son), who acted for Mr Thomas in his bank- ruptcy, it being alleged by the true-lee that such payment was in contravention of Section 48 of the Bankruptcy Act. Mr Glascodine was for the trustee and Mr^ Benson for Messrs Smith. In response Mr Robinson Smith, gave evidence show- ing that the money was p"*id him for services prior to the bankrupcc; and before the petition was filed, or a deed of assignment exec-,ite(I.- Judgment was giren fcr the respondent with costs. THE PROVIDENT DISPENSARY.—The annual meeting' of the supporters of this institution was held on Wednesday evening, Col. Morgan pre- siding. Tho annual report showed that while the provident subscriptions had increased, those of honorary members ';ad fallen off. The balance in hand was £ 128, a decrca.se of £ 57. The num- ber of provident members on the books was 1,700, I of whciu 635 had joined during tin y-'ivr. There had been 4,128 consul tat ions and 6,1G9 visits to pa-tieiits,' houses. A WORKS' DGCTORSHIP.—Dr W. Morgan, of Adelaide-street, has been appointed works' dotot at the Mor/a Works, in the place of Dr Latimer, resigned. There were several candidates, and th" ballot was a close one. DISOWNED ON A VOYAGE.— INTELLIGENCE J:;19 reached Swans-id of the death of Mr Frederick Arthur Croft, of 17, Terrace-road,, third ,ti j,,i, i, te of the ss Bushmills, who was washed overboard and drownod on the 1st inst, while on a from Philadelphia, to Rotterdam. CALVXNISTIC Mrraoiirs^i'De morgan ir.onthly meeting was h-.Id at Trinity Cnapel, on Weunesd&y, Cap! T. Davies, J. P. pre* siding. Oil the motion of the Rtlv Dr Saunders, a vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs Spurgeon and tiie Church of the Metropolian Tabernaclf. — -Votes of sympathy were also passed with the various leaders of the de* nomination who are now Oil beds of sickness. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Pylfl.

THE CANADIAN SCANDALS. Startling evidence was given at Quebec oft Wednesday before the Royal Commission inquir' ing into the charges against Mr Mercier of mis' appropriating public funds. Several witnesses testified that Mr Mercier's country seat at Tourcuvro was paid fcr out of the proceeds of till Chaleur Bay subsidy, and cheques were produced showing that the ex-Premier's household expense' were defrayed by drafts drawn on the deposit of all instalment of 28,000 dols. of that subsidy. Evidence was also brought forward that tb< contractor of the TVmisccuata Railway was compelled to pay a total sum of 32,000 dot*. to Pacaud before h* obtained the passage of his estimates by th« | Government or the signature of the Orders id iCouncil. It was further shown that it cost 5,000 dols. to obtain the Government guarantee for the second issue of Temiscouata bonds which were sold in England before the guarantee was given* the English purchasers making the condition the bonds must be guaranteed. Evidence given that Pacaud, knowing this fact, told contractor that the Governor would not sign th* given that Pacaud, knowing this fact, told ttiv contractor that the Governor would not sign th* Order in Council, but that he himself could ob- tain the signature for 5,000 dols. This sum wa-9 paid by the contractor, and the guarantee wa< immediately forthcoming. These revelation* have caused much sensation, and are regarded a* immediately forthcoming. These revelation* ¡ have caused much sensation, and are regarded aI the most direct testimony yet adduced touchinj Mr Mercier's transactions and his alleged under' standing with Pacaud.

LATE SHIPPING NEWS. FLLOYD'S TELEGRAMS. 1 ;} The British steamer Whickham stranded at TunarA but got off with assi.-5ta1.ee and arrived safely Gibraltar. She ustained no apparent damage, btJ1 jettisoned about 50 tuns of cargo. The .Spanish steamer Sail Albano, from New Orleao' for Hamburg, which stranded at Hop; Island, Vii" ginia, is full of water. Assistance is with her. The Bayard is ashore at Matacong, 50 miles aboff Sierra I..eune. The Ajax, which grounded in the river Thames floated on Thursday, and proceeded for the HtfrP Albert l")ocks. The smack Kaglet, of Ramseate, and the rnet Carunna, of Leith, collided on Thursday off the Nprt" Foreland. The former was assisted into Ramsgaf heavily damaged in topsides, &c. Damage to latter, if any, unknown.

PONSERVATIVE MEETING AT PENARTH. ADDRESSES BY SIR MORGAN MORGAN AND MR JOHN GUNN. On Thursday evening a Conservative meeting was held in the Public-hall, Penarth, in support of Sir Morgan Morgan's candidature for the con- utituency of South Glamorgan. Whether it was from the inclemency of the weather or lack of interest on the part of Sir Morgan Morgan's supporters the attendance was not very Largo, though the meeting did not fltart for a considerable time after the time publicly an- nounced. Councillor Parker presided, and among those present were the candidate, Sir Morgan Morgan, Mr John Gunn (Liberal Unionist candidate for Cardiff), Mr Carslake Thompson, and Messrs D. Morgan, J. Rees, J. L. Hooper, C. Williams, C. Tonkin, Sims, Sweet, A. T. Taverner (hon. sec. Penarth Conservative Association), James (Windsor-terrace), M. H. Tape, J. Pile, James Court, Captain Langlois, R. Crowling, and J. Holman. In opening the proceedings, the CHAIRMAN said they were present that night to commence active warfare in support ot their principles inasmuch as the leaders in the ranks of their opponents had declared that the general election was now within measurable distance. He moved the following resolution :— that this meeting expresses its thorough confidence In Lord Salisbury and his Ministry. and offers to them its cordial congratulation upon their admirable con- duct of public affairs abroad and at home, upon their far-sighted policy and Imperial statesmanship, which has added to the empire by peaceful diplomacy upon their admirable finance their five years of prosperous and-beneficial legislation, and upon their firm and just administration in Ireland, which has restored and secured industrial liberty and prosperity, in addition to promoting measure's for the benefit of the country generally. The resolution having been seconded, Sir MORGAN MORGAN, in support of it, re- marked that not many weeks ago his opponent was at Penarth and said he felt very keenly tho want of sympathy he met with at the hands of his supporters. 113 (Sir Morgan Morgan) thought his opponent had been very candid, and he did not know what else Mr Williams could have said as be only had about half a dozen at his afternoon meeting and about 27 present in the evening. Had this kind of thing only happened in Penarth he did not think Mr Williaris would have said so much about it, but it had happened all over the district, so they sould not be surprised. At a meeting of Mr Williams's|a resolution was passed that no public positions in Wales should be filled by men who could not speak the language. Now, he had .said he was a Welshman bom and bred, and he would do anything for his country, but he would not make himself ridiculous in the eyes of the world. He pointed out that a Welshman was now holding the chief municipal position in Eng- land as a contrast to the effect of such a resolu- tion. At the same time, he said, regarding the appointment of a county-court judge for mid- Wales,he thought they ought not to appoint a man who could not speak Welsh. There were plenty of men to be found who could-and if he had been in the House of Commons he should have voted against the Government on that question, even if they had been tunied out. Still, he thought it was ridiculous to pass a bard and fast resolution of this kind, though it was done at Mr Williams' meeting at Pontyelown. (At this point a gentleman in the audience dissented, saying no such resolution was passed.) Sir Morgan Morgan, in reply, said he thought he was correct in saying it was passed, and, if that was so. he claimed that the electors of the division should vote for him, as he could speak Welsh and Mr William^ could not. He went on to say that Sir Hussey Vivian had abused him in very strong terms for daring to contest the constituency. As for that he would say he was in his own country and amongst his own kith and kin, and whilst Sir Hussey Vivian was a Cornishixian, no doubt the Welsh were easily gulled whenever he stood on a platform to address them. He was not afraid of what Sir Hussey Vivian had said, but, on the contrary, ho was going to ti^ht and win. (Applause.) Mr JOHN GUNN, being called upon, said he thought they would all accept the fact that Sir Morgan Morgan was" honest and manly," how- ever much they disagreed with his views. As to his presence there that evening, he had a vote in Penarth as well as a goodly number of political sympathisers. He was quite willing to accept the one man one vote principle in so far as it should represent the principle that those who lived in a district, and paid rates in it, were fairly entitled to have a voice and vote in the choice of ?. representative, and there was another side to the question, how- ever, if the one vote principle was carried to its literal conclusion, he was not sure it would do justice to the whole country, for he believed, and had accepted all his life, that taxation and re- presentation should go together. Referring to the present Government, he applauded the work which had been accomplished. The CHAIRMAN put the resolution to the meet- ing, which was carried with some dissentients. At this juncture a gentleman in the audience asked permission to correct Sir Morgan Morgan, saying be had made a grave charge— The CHAIRMAN interrupted him, saying they were now going to propose that the meeting should use its bast endeavours to return Sir Morgan Mor- gan for the Southern Division of Glamorgan, and that afterwards the gentleman would have an opportunity of putting questions. A resolution supporting the candidatures of Sir Morgan Morgan and Mr Jchn Gunn was then moved by Mr Rees, seconded by Mr Trenchard, and supported by Mr Carslake Thompson. On its being put to the meeting, about 20 hands were held up against it, though the Chairman declared it carried by a large majority. Sir MORGAN MORGAN, in returning thanks, re- ferred to the objection raised by Mr T. M'Carthy re the resolution which, he said, had been passed at Pontyelown. and went on to say that, though he was present at the meeting, he had read the papers, and was under tho impression that a resolution objecting to persons being appointed to public positions in Wales unless they could speak the Welsh language had beeu passed. Whether that was so or not, it was not of much importance. He then thanked them for the cordial hearing given him. MV JOHN GUNN having responded, Mr MCCARTHY said that Sir Morgan Morgan had made a. most damaging: assertion regarding the Pontyclown meeting. No such resolution had been passed. They had passed ? resolution that in Welsh-speaking districts pubhc officials should not be appointed who could not speak the lan- guage, and that was all the resolution amounted to; but the manner in which Sir Morgan Morgan had put it was calculated to prejudice English voters against Mr Williams, and it was an unjust assertion to make. Sir MORGAN MORGAN said he was quite willing to support such a resolution himself, and the Chairman having expressed his opinion that it was ohvious that he (Sir Morgan Morgan) had had no desire to create a false impression, and hoped that Mr McCarthy would be satisfied with his explanation, the proceedings terminated with the Usual vote of thanks to the chair.

CARMARTHENSHIRE NOMINATION DAY. TO THE EDITOR. -SIR, -1 am clearly of opinion that the returning officer is right. The schedule to the County Council Election Act, 1891 expressly repeals sub-section 9 of section 75 of the Local Govern- ment Act, 1888, the sub-section being the one by which the controverted period of six days between the nomination and election was fixed. The procuduro is now regulated by the pro- visions of the M. C. A., 1882. The poin t sprung upon me atLlandilo, and there was no time to refer to authorities. A mere off hand opinion on an intricate point of law is worse than useless, it may be misleading.—I am, &c., W. O. BRIGSTOCKE, Park-y-goii's, Feb. 24th.

COUNTY GENTLEMEN AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATION. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-In an article in your contemporary, the above subject "was dealt with on Monday, singling out Mr J. J. D. Nicholl as the only county gentleman worthy of notice. The chief thing in his favour with the Alail is that he is the son of his father. Mr Nicholl comes out on the "No politics" cry—as an Independent. But it seems strange that he should be supported by the Con- servatives in a body. The clergy almost to a man support him. Mr Evan Evans is one of the people. A retirod farmer, he has devoted all his time to the discharge7 of his duties as a member of various local committees. He is a Liberal—ay, and- a thorough one. Mr Nicholl is agn untried man, and the only reason he has for troubling the constituency is that he has an estate. lr Evans can point to a life of usefulness, atid since his election, three years ago, he has -f aithfully discharged all his duties to the satisfaction of the constituency. The contest here ia likely to be a tough one, but wo have no fear of tbs issue, notwithstanding the grand puff of the Maa'L I am glad of one admis- sion in the Tory journal, i.e., that the voting power i.,j in the hands of the humbler classes. I thank God, sir, that it is so. The fact that it is so is to me a great comfort, because we can now rectify the wrong done us in the I)-Ast.-I am, &c., Porthcawl, Feb. 23. DEMOCRAT.

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.-LLAWHADEN DIVISION. TO THTF EDITOR. Srtt,—I notice the nam i of "J. Evans, Liberal," as candidate for this division in your yesterday's list.. Since when is thus gentleman a Liberal ? Sturdy Liberals of Blaeaconm, Bethesda, Gelli, and Llandyssilio, be wan;! Why not try and persuade your old metobt r, Mr James, to stand again? The record shows that he was always attentive to his duties and true to his principles and yours. I hear that his health is now much improved.—I am, &c., PRECELLY. 24th February.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL.— BRITON FERRY DIVISION. TO THE EDITOR. SrR,—Allow me very briefly to contradict the statements of 14 Ferryite and Mr Jenkin Hill in your issues of the 23rd and 24th. The Executive met, and I am told that only nine were present, and that seven voted for me, one for Mr Hill, and one being neutral. I think that the two letters admit, in their tone, that the Executive was constitutional, as the other work done there has not been criticised at all. The poster convening the meeting was beaded by "Liberal Association." "All Liberals are earnestly requested to attend," was also printed thereon. My opponent's party attended and took the initiative in proposing and seconding their man, and bydoing,o attacking the ministers and myself before my name was proposed. The meeting was open for any proposal, and I will- ingly stated that I trusted the people, and that the voice of the people, if elected, I would carry to the Council. "Ferryite" says the chair- man admitted that at present there is no Liberal Association in existence at Briton Ferry. Quite so, it dissolved itself the time the chairman vacated his seat. He knew well enoi^gh that an Association must dissolve m time of election but during the last three years it has been more successful, from a financial point of VI w than it was for years. But these are strange facts to those who have turned their backs on ths Association and would not abide by its decision. The meeting was called after consultation with leading Liberals of the town, and with the sanction of the chairman. Had not the committee of the executive the same right now as three years ago ? Have not they an much right as a single indi- vidual to call his friends together to nominate himself ? Some in my favour I" If you had a majority, it would have been constitutional, and your humble opponent, as was the case three years ago, v/oula willingly have given in. What a silly remark. Why should I allow my name to be put to the meeting when my opponent re- fused ? g, I will leave it to the readers to judge where lie the most erroneous statement, and I will leave it to the free will of the people without pressing them to put their names down on a book. Is this worthy of a Liberal ? I can answer it is quite worthy of the candidate. So much in self- defence. — I am, &c., D. L. JONES (Cynalaw), The Working-men's Candidate. Bnton Ferry, Feb. 24th.

THE AFFAIRS OF A CARDIFF FIRM. Under the winding-up order made against G. S. Tanks and Co. in 1891, the summary of ac- counts and report of Mr Stewart, official receiver, has just been filed. The company was formed in February, 1890, for the purpose of acquiring the business, patents, &0., of Messrs G. S. Tunks and Co., Mill-lane, Cardiff, builders of bakers' ovens, &c. The purchase price, £2,593, was paid in cash. The accounts presented by the secre- tary and directors show gross liabilities £2,877 Os Id, of which £2,230 6s lid is un- secured, and assets, JB449 17s 5d. The con- tributories' deficiency is £ 5,315.—The Official Receiver reports that the stock was taken at a valuation, JB592, and the price of the patents was simply agreed upon, and it is not known whether the business prior to beinv. taken over was conducted at a profit. In May, 1890, the company purchased for £250 the business connection of a person. in the sa.me trade at Cardiff, to- gether with other patents. The company ia limited by guarantee, and consists of seven mem- bers, each of whom has contributed the sum of j3500. There is also a liability of j35 each under the memorandum of association, in consequence of the company's liquidation. During 1891 de- bentures to the extent of JB600 were issued in consideration of loans to that amount. The in- solvency of the company is attributed to losses on contracts, legal costs, and heavy expenses in advertising. The gross profit on the trading from December, 1890, is returned at j3872 9s. Loss on trading for sums period, £348 13s salaries and wages, £1,162 10s miscellaneous, trade expenses, £1,395; bad debts, £183; de- preciation on the company's patents, £2,863; and lagal coats, £235. A receiver was put in by the debenture holders in October, 1891, and the business is now being carried on by Mr G. S. Tunks, on his personal account, under an agree- ment with the receiver, he undertaking to pay a commission on all contracts. The books of account being in the possession of the receiver for the debenture holders, the Official Receiver states that h9 has not had opportunities for com- plete examination.

MERTHYR. FOUND DEAD ON A MOUNTAIN -On Thursday it was reported that a man unknown had been found dead in a pool of water on the Brecon Beacons. ACCIDENT TO A CYFAF.THFA WORKMAN,—On Thursday morning James Thompson accidentally fell from a gantry at the Cyiarthfa works, and alighting upon the red "mine," 40 feet below, sustained general injuries to the system. He wal conveyed to the Merthyr Hospital. i conveyed to the Merthyr Hospital. i

CARDINAL i%l AN N" I N C,S SUCCESSOR. J Tlie.Press Association learn- on good authority that the decision of the Vatican in 'regard to Cardinal Manning s succ ssor as Archbishon ef ¡ Westminster may be shortly expected. Th« names before the Pope* are those of Dr Vaughan, li.sliop of Salford, Monsignor Gilbert, Vicar Capitular of Westminster; and Dr Hed'ey, Bishop of Newport and Minevia. Tin opinion still stronglj prevails that the choice of the Holy See will fall upcn the Bishop of Salford. In well informed Catholic circles the rumoured intention to divide the dioceses of England into two provinces is discredited.

ILLNESS OF MR JUSTICE ROMER Mr Justice Romer is now well enough to lea** 1 his bed for a couple of hours daily, but his lord# II I ship is not yet allowed to leave his room. ——— .———— i

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THE MILFORD DOCKS COMPANY. Mr T. Wood presided over the half-yearly general meeting of this company held on Thurs- day at the offices, 112, Fenchurcb-street.—The Chairman, in movmg the adoption of the report, said the local trade at the docks exhibited a steady improvement, and during the past six months tho receipts had been increased nearly 50 per cent. as compared with those of the corresponding period of the previous year. Gratifying as this was they still felt the necessity of increasing their efforts to obtain a share of the trans-Atlantic trade. Their endeavours in this direction had not been attended with the success they had hoped for, but the difficulties and prejudices which had to be met could only be overcome by time and patience and persistent efforts. The everity of the financial crisis which had been so long overshadowing commercial centres had bad no little to do with the non- success of tbeir efforts. The directors would do all in their power to extend local traffic, and recently they had been asked to provide accom- modation for the increasing requirements of the fish trade, which promised to make Milford one of the most important fishing centres of the kingdom. Deputations had had interviews with Sir Charles Tupper with regard to the proposed contract for Canadian mails. Southampton and Bristol had urged their claims. This company had not yet sent a deputation to Sir Charles, but that gentleman had been seen personally, and a memorandum would be laid before him showing the obvious advantages of Milford over other ports. Their great advantages might probably weigh against tho small disadvantage of not being near the French coast. With reference to the appointment of a receiver, the directors would have been glad if that could have been avoided but it was a matter in which the holders of Debenture Stock A were free to take their own course, and soma thought the safest way to protect their own interests was to appoint a receiver, and the directors did not oppose the actim.—Mr J. Morton seconded the resolution.—The report was then adopted.—The Chairman and Mr C. E. Newbon were re-elected directors.—Subsequently the meeting was made a special one for the purpose of considering a Bill to confer further powers upon the company.— The Chairman said the Bill would have to be altered materially, but in what it would have to be amended to satisfy debentureholders of Stock A they were not at present in a position to say. The directors, however, asked the share- holders to sanction the Bill, and leave them to decide hereafter the best course to pursue with regard to it. He moved the approval of the BilL —This resolution was seconded by Mr Newbon and agreed to, and the proceedings terminated.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDVOD. On Wednesday night a meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the Welsh Eisteddvod, to be held at Rhyl this year, was held in the Town- hall, Rhyl, under the presideney of the Rev Canon Howell Evans, Vicar of Rhyl. The Musical Committee reported the offer of Dr Rogers, of Bangor, to perform Elijah with his choir of 200 voices at one of the meetings of the Eisteddvod. After a long discussion, it was decided to refer the matter to the Musical Com- mittee for further consideration, with power to decide the matter.—Mr Prythercb, secretary of the Finance Committee, stated that owing to hia removal from Rhyl to Tenby, South Wales, he should be obliged to resign. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr hytbercb for his services.—It was reported that eighty applications had been received from architects, offering plans for the erection of a grand pavilion to hold 10,000 pnou.

BRECKNOCKSHIRE. Date of election, March 3rd. Yesterday the returning officers sat at the various centres in order to receive withdrawals and hear objections. The Liberal candidate for the Merthyr Cynog Division, Mr Watkin Davies, farmer, withdrew, and the Conservative. Mr Lewis Williams, estate agent, was returned un- opposed. There were no objections lodged in the case of any of the candidates. The elections for Brecknockshire will take place on March 3rd. Subjoined is a complete list of the unopposed returns:— returns:— UNOPPOSKD RETCRJFS. Levi Rees, Palleg Division (L). J. E. Moore, Ystradgunlais Lower (C). Col. Morgan, Mayor of Brecon, banker (C). William de Winton, banker, Llanfrvnacli (C). Morgan Watkins, Trecastle (L). Rev Prebendary Ganious Williams, Maesear (C). R. D. Cleasby, J. P., Battle (C). Owen Price, farmer, Cray (Ind). Major T. Wood, J.P., Llyswen (C). J. Gwynne Holford, J.P., Talybont (C). J. Williams- Vaughan, J.P., Llandefalle (L) F. W. A. Roche, J.P., Talgarth (I). John Thomas, Brynniawr(L). John J. Lyddon, Brynraawr (L). R. T. Griffiths, solicitor, Hay (L). Thomas Jones, cashier, Gelli and Duffryn (L). Anthony Starkey, farmer, Cricknowell (I). M. P. Jones, timber merchant, Llangnnider (L). R. G. James, woollen manufacturer, Vale of Groyney (L). Sir Joseph Russell Bailey. Bart., M.P., Llangatlock(C). Walter Gwilym Price, Builth (Urban) (L). Rev D. A. Griffiths, Llanafan (L). C. Evan Thomas, J.P., Llangammarch (U). Penry Lloyd, Llanwrtyd (U). R. Lewis Lloyd, (Llanwrtliwl (L). Stanley M. Bligh, Rhosferig (L) Mr T. Jones Parry and Mr W. Turberviil, both Liberals, have been nominated for the district known as Llanelly Rural (West).

CARDIGANSHIRE. (Date of Election, 3rd March.) In addition to those included in our yesterday's list, the following gentlemen have been nomi- nated formats on the County Council for Chrdiganshire:- Aberayron John M. Howell (L.) David Evans (L.) Cilcenen John Davies (L.) „ Dr Lewis (U.) Llcinsantfraidd Wm. Hughes (C.) Dl. Jones (L.) JVanteumlle W. J. Lloyd (L.) it Jenkin Howell (L.) Penbryn Dd. Griffiths (L.) ti Paler Beys on (L.) Strata Florida Rev J. Jones (C.) Rev J. Bowen (L.) „ Dd. Jenkins (U.) Feiinfach W. T. Davies (L.) Jenkin Jenkias (L.) Lampeter (Urban) T. Owen (L.) D. Lloyd (C.) UNOPPOSED RETURNS. Rev Thomas Levi, C.M. minister, Aberysiwyth (L.) David C. Roberts, Aberystwyth (L.) George Green, engineer, Aherystwyth (L.) Nicholas Bray, mining captain. Cwmvlieidol (C.) Peter Jones, merchant, Talybont (L.) James Stephens, solicitor, Cardigan, South Ward (L.) Lieut.-Col. Howell, Llandygwydd (C.) W. O. Brigstocke, J.P., Llangoedmore (L.) Thomas Thomas, Plas, Aberporth (L.) Morgan Evans, J.P., Llanarth (L.) Evan Evans, fanner, Llandyssilio-gogo (L.) Col. H. Davies Evans. Lord-Lieutenant, Llanwenog(C.) Watkin Jones, farmer, Llanllwcharian (L.) Rev Enoch James, C.M. minister, Borth (L.) Evan Richards, Llanfihangel (L.) Rev John Owen, Lledrod (L.) E. pa vies, Aberbanc (L.) John Powell, Troedyranr (L.) T. B. R. Hughes, Llanwnen (L.) J. Watkin Davies, Llanfair (L.) 0. W. Parry, Llanilar (L.)

RADNORSHIRE. Date of election, March 4th. Thursday was the last day for recoTving nominations in oonnection with the County Council elections in Radnorshire. In the Aber- cwmhir district, Mr Thomas Pugh, who came forward as a Liberal, has withdrawn. Out of the 24 districts, there will be 10 contests. Mr John Richard Bache (L.), farmer, has been nominated for Knighton urban district; Mr Stephen Pugh (L.), Cwmwhitton, farmer, for Knighton rural district; and Mr George Matthews (C.), farmer, for the Beguildy district. These three gentlemen are returned unoouosed. Abercwmhir James Harnar (C Aberedw Thomas Davies (L.) Beguildy George Matthews (L.) Cefnllyn & LlandrindodV.va.it Button (L.) *R. P. Cole (C.) Cluro *F. W. Lyke (L.) *W. Williams (Ind.) Colva P. Goodwin lL.) Dr Harding (C.) Discoed ,rtev H. C. Green-Price (L.) "John Murdock (L.) Disserth Richard Morgan (L.) Glasbury Penry Lloyd (U.) Knighton, Urban J ohn R. Bache (L.) „ Rural. "Stephen Pngh (L.) Llanbister Lord Ormath wai te (C .) Llandegley "J. O. at kins (C.) *J. W. Boor." (L.) LlangunUo T. Thomas Moore (C.) Joseph Wilding (L.) Lla?zb(&(,a,rit-fynyd(I Aaron Moseley (C.) Llanyre Mohn Davici (Wernhir) (C.) *Jolin Davies (Woodcastle) (L.) Llamantffraidd Cicm- dauddnw R. Lewis Lloyd (C) Nantinei Edward Williams (C.) New Radnor Thomas 11. Duggan (L.) Painscavtle J. Williams-'Vauehan (C.) i. *Prifce Williams (li.) i. *Prifce Williams (li.) Presteigne ..Richard Rogers (L.) Old Radnor .Sir Herbert Lewis (G.) Rhayader ?ichaTdrJ?I?,'?iin { *Fmuk Richardson (C.) St. Harmon Edward Meredith (C.) S. C. Evans N llliams (L.) UNOPPOSED RETURNS. James^Hamar, Abercwmhir (C). Thomas Davies, Abereddw (L). George Matthews, farmer, Abergmldy (L). Richard Morgan, Disserth (L). Penry Lloyd, Glasbm y (U). John R Bache, Knighton Urban (L). Stephen Pugh, Knighton Rural (L). Lord Ormathwaite, Llanbister (C). Aaron Moseley, Llatibadam (C). Sir Herbert Lewis, Old Radnor (C). Richard Rogers, Presteigne (L).

LATE SPORTING NEWS. ANTICIPATIONS. The Waterloo Cup was brought to an issue to- day, with the result that Fullerton proved victorious, thus beating the record established by the celebrated Master McGrath. The last named won the event three times in four years, whereas Colonel Noith's great dog, in a like period, has won three times outright, and divided once with a kennel companion, whom, there is no doubt, he could easily have beaten had the decider been run. The victory of Fullerton was, it is needless to state, received with immense enthusiasm. The Windsor meeting was con- cluded this afternoon, the sport showing an improvement upon that of the open- ing day. Backers more than held their own until the last event on the card was reached, when a tremendous surprise was effected. Lisinore, an odds on chance, ran out a long way from home, and the race was won by Brown George, who started at 20 to 1 in a field of 5ve. To-morrow the Manchester and Hurst Park meetings will both be in progress, and at the northern fixture I shall depend upon the fol- lowing :— Selling Steeplechase—GREAT PAUL. Manchester Steeplechase—ALEXANDER. Friday Steeplechase—MAGGIE. Oldham Hurdle Race— GILLSTOWN. Maiden Hurdle Race —ZELIOA or LADY HRLL. Stand Hurdle Race—SOPHIST or SKELTON. At Hurst Park I shall select ffre following :— Selling Steeplechase—CROFTER or MAGGIE. Hounslow Hurdle Race SPRING CUP. Thames Hurdle Race—WILLIAM THE SILENT or CHEVALIER. Open Selling Hurdle RaCe-SIENNA. Hurst Park Steeplechase—THE SHERIFF or LOVECHASK. Maiden Steepleohase— QUAMBY. Thursday Night. VIGILANT.

SHEBEENING AT BARRY DOCK. At the Barry Dock police.court on Thursday —before Major Thornley (in the chair) and Mr John Duncan-Pollia Jenkins, a tobacconist, pleaded guilty to selling beer without a. licence on two different occasions during January at her club at Thompson-street, Barry Dock.—Mr A. Jackson prosecuted.—The Bench fined defendant £2 10a and ooetfl in each case.

THE LIBERAL CANDIDATE FOR SOUTH MONMOUTH. BARON PROFUMO'S CAREER. Baron J. Alexander Profumo, the Liberal and Labour candidate for South Monmouthshire, was bim m the year 1350, and was educated at a private school in England. He is a British sub- ject, and has resided in this country all his life. He entered on the serious business of life at the age of 19, being destined for a commercial career by his father, who was himself a distinguished banker. The young man in due course became ambitious to found some great institution which should be for the benefit of tha toiling masses ot the country of his adoption, and the problem of how best to fulfil this object occupied his thoughts for many years. Eventually he succeeded in his purpose, and in 1877 he laid down the basis, and became the founder of the Provident Association of London, which has been of inestimable service to the working classes by ensuring the erection of suit- able and healthy dwellings at moderate rentals in centres of industry vvh^i"; house accommodation had hitherto been insufficient. This work has now, under the management of the Baron, assumed extensive proportions. This work has hitherto been confined t,) L^nc'on, where several estates are in course of being built upon, and Baron Profumo is now covering a large :1.rea in Dcptford, under tho auspices of the London County Council. Wo understand that Baron Profumo intends at an'early dat* to extend his operations to the country, and it is to be hoped that he will inaugurate this new departure by an energetic endeavour to meat the great demand for better and cheaper house accommodation in the industrial centres of Monmouthshire. Under the Baron's able guidance, the Provident Association of London has received the support of more than 100,000 members. The history of the Association is in itself an evidence that Baron Profumo takes great interest in the promo- tion of thrift amongst the working classes. He is also a prominent and earnest member of the United Kingdom Alliance, and is the president of one of the largest temperance societies in London. He has always supported Trades Unionism in its various developments, bis belief being that the better organisation of the working classes is absolutely essential for their moral and social elevation. The Baron took a prominent part on behalf of the London postmen at the time of the recent strike troubles. In philanthropic circles in London he is well known for his kind- heartedness and generosity. Baron Profumo holds thoroughly democratic views on the great political questions of the day. He is an ardent Home Ruler, believing that the right of the Irish nation to manage their own affairs is inalienable and unassailable. While thus prepared to grant justice to Ireland, the Baron also desires fuller and more ample applica- tion cf democratic ideas in the legislative affairs of Great Britain. He advocates the entire abolition of tho House of Lords, as at present constituted, the present hereditary composition of that House receiving his unqualified disap- proval. He is in full accord with the aspirations of the Welsh people. Tho growing spirit of Welsh na- tionality appeals strongly to his patriotic nature. He thinks that the circumstances of the Welsh people constitute a claim for a large measure of local self-government, and he cordially supports Mr Alfred Thomas's Welsh Institutions Bill. Baron Profumq is keenly alive to the necessity for drastic and immediate legislation in the interests of the working-classes of Great Britain. Prominent among sucli measures he places an Eight Hours' Bill for Miners, and the appoint- ment of practical working inspectors, free from the control of the owners, and paid by and directly responsible to the State. He expresses strongly his determination to co-operation enforcing upon railway companies such an adjustment of ttie time of work as will have the effect of reducing the hours of railway servants to eight or nine hours per diem at the outside. Closely associated with his views on the labour question are his opinions in relation to laud reform. He holds that to improve wage!s and reduce the hours of labour we must utilise the thousands of acres of land now uncultivated. The labourer must be brought back to the land and be enabled to live upon the fruits of the 3oil. He is in favour of taxation of ground rents and royalties for local as well as for Imperial pur- poses, and the Newcastle programme has his entire approval.

A RICH WELSH MINE. 100 PER CENT. DIVIDEND. At a meeting of tho directors of the Halkyn j (Flintshire) Mining Company, at Chester, on I Thursday, an interim dividend of 8s per shave was recommended, making tho dividend for the year exactly 100 per cent. A similar dividend was declared last year.

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. j SOUTH DBBBYSHIRE.—The election is proceed- ing quietly, and there are few external indications in the constituency that a contest is proceeding. Both jparties are busy canvassing, and the Unionists claim the result so far to be satisfactory.

LOCAL BILLS IN PARLIAMENT In the House of Lords on Thursday, the Barry Railway Bill, the Bute Docks (Cardiff) Bill, and the Taff Vale Railway Bill were read a second time. The provisional order issued by the Board of Trade to regulate the rates and charges upon the Taff Vale Railway came before the House of Commons Examiner on Standing Order Proofs on Thursday, and was ordered to be reported to Parliament for second reading.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. The undermentioned candidates have succeeded in passing the recent matriculation examination of the London University :— Honours Division.— JoJin Arthur Helton Daniel], Bristol Grammar School Charles James Thomas, Oswestry I-ligli School. Firtt Ditrisicn.- George A. S. Atkinson, St. Mary's Hall, Cardiff Archibald Percy Beer, Higher Grade School, Cardiff John Cavthew Beer, Higher Grade School, Cardiff Noah Davies, University College, Cardiff loan Gtvilym Gibbon, Oswestry High School Julia Hancock, University College, Bangor Joseph Harris, University College, Cardiff: Edith Annie Home, Holywell College, Weston-super-Mare Lewis Evan Lewis, Dolgelly Grammar School William John Masters, Hazelcroft, Weston super M:ue Andrew Alexander Pettigrew, St. Mary's IJall, Cardiff; Richard Roberts, Aberystwyth College; Albert George Smith, Neath Proprietary School and Oswestry High School John Salmon Smith, County College, Hereford Francis Bernard Syk&s, Rydal Mount School, Colwyn Hay; Edith Blanche Taylr, University College, Bangor William Henry Thomas, Park-y-Velves Grammar and Science school David Williams, Oswestry High School. Second Division.— Jcihn Robert Evans, Bangor Nor- mal College John Giimore, Brecknock Pupil Teachers' "School Thomas William Griffiths, Llandovery College Robert John Jones, University College, Aberystwyth and Bangor Arthur James Moffett, University College, Bangor James Thomas Morgan, Bangor Normal College William Henry Morgan, Llandovery College Owen Uoyd Morris, University College, Cardiff Christopher Ralph Skynne, University College, Aberystwyth Thomas Wallis Thomas, Carmarthen County School Griffit,h Price Williams, Oswestry High School Thomas Robert Williams, The College, Llangollen.

GAS EXPLOSION IN CARDIFF. At about a quarter past six ori Thursday even- ing a serious gas explosion occurred at the offices of the Lord Tredegar estate. No. 1, Pearl-strsot, Roath. It was noticed that there was a very strong smell of gas in one of the front rooms, and on one of the persons resident in the house going in with a light an explosion occurred. Consider- able damage was done to the room. The windows were shattered and the doors and woodwork generally were broken and knocked about. For- tunately no one was injured, Tho loss is covered by insurance. Mr Henry Griffiths is the care- taker resident upon the premises.

ST. DAVID'S. For the St. David's School Board election, twenty-eujhi. candidates were nominated for the seven seats. The attempt at the ratepayers' meeting to arrange the balance of parties failed hence the election. Nine ca,ndidates go to the poll, nineteen having withdrawn.

MERTHYR. Thursday was the day fixed for withdrawals (H any). The only candidate who re ired was Mr J. T. Doeton, Merthyr. There now remain in the field 18 candidates for the 13 seats. The election is fixed for the 3rd prox.

NEW YORK TRICES. [U¡';UTER'S TELEGRAM.] NKWYOUK, Thursday.—Money easy. Stocks opened finn, afterwards became generally strong; fractional decline, however, set in later, but the market closed firm, though dtlll. Cotton on the spot quiet, and Ac lower; futures declined on large receipt, but closed easy. Petroleum in licht demand, at steady rates. Lard gave way on weaker Chicago advices, and closed easy. Wheat futures fluctuated all day, and closed dull spot weaker. Flour closed easy, lOc. lower. Corn —futures opened strong, but soon eased off, closing steady spot opened strong, but closed weakc-r. Sugar steady at rates unchanged, to fractionally lower. Coffee futures advanced, owing to decreased Brazil crop estimates, and closed firm spot firm and higher. Tin quiet, closing weak. Iron dull, but steady and un- changed. Copper dull, closing weak, UOVERNMKKT HaMDS AND UAll.W.t V SHARKS Quotations. Feb. 24 Feb 23. Call Money U.S. Gov. Boiuls .> 2 p.c 2 p.v Ditto, other Securities .I 2 j».t; 2 p.r fixchauge ou London, 60 days sigh! 4.05% Ditto. Cable Transfers J 4.88■,» Exchange Pari3, 60 days' sight f.lS"* Exchange on Rerlin Days ^,51^ i-sVj tfour per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan )2& 116 WegternFnion 'l'e:r;\l.h :J:tTC;¡ 37 t71 FI) 3;1:¡ 3 1)0. 1)0. 4P. ItIr j V2% Dù. Do. 5 p.c. Income.. 60% 60 Baltimore A Ohio 86,4 9. Canada Southern Shares CO 60 Canadian Pacific Bb% 83 Central of New Jersey. 137% 11;:1 Central Pacific Shares 50% Chesapeake <c fOhio Common 24 :4 Chicago, liuriington & ^c.incey.. IdV4 103% Chicago & NorUi-Western, Ord 161,"4 116 Chicago & N. Western Preferred. W. 145 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul 7bVg 77% Chicago & Kock Island 87 £ 8 Cleveld, Cin., Ch., & St. Ls. Ord. Vtiy4 TO1,4 tfol&ware & Hudson 13J»i 131'. £ c Delaware Lackawana. 58% Denver & lUo Grande Shares 1', 1'1 Denver Preferred 48% 8; Illinois Central Shares 105 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 1;;8f\ :)f, Lou iliville & N,).slivi I le.Sliare,' 74 Michigan Central Shares lufev* Missouri, Kansas, and Texas 17 16-% Missouri Pacific 41% 11 Now York, Lake Erie, & Western 31 Va ■ l'i* Ditto, Second Mortgage Bonds 107 v7,,i New York t,eiit-ral &, Hudson Ilivei 3 13 New York, Ontario<fc Western, Ord 201; 20 Northern Pacittc, Common 25% 23% Northern Pacific, Preferred 67 67 Norfolk & Western Preferred 43^ 49'4 Ohio and Mississippi Ord. Shares i!'V« c;'n Pennsylvania and Philadelphia [5 .5 Philadelphia and Reading Share* 5< ::7: Philadelphia^ Reading 5 p.c.lst IIK 75 75!/2 Dc. do. 4 p.c. M01 66 :56;, Union Paciifc Shares 4&V8 5'8 Wabash, ot Louis, & Pacific J2. 13 Wabash St Louis, Ac., Pref. Srs. 29V* 1 21 OOTTON AND A'KODUCK MAKKKT Cot ton, day's receipts at U.Sts.por, 11,09C 7,003 Cotton, day's rec'pts at Gulf Ports 15,001 I 6,003 Cotton, day's export to GtUrit'u.. 9,000 6,001 Cotton, day's expt to Continent.. 7,000 10,00.' Cotton futures Mar delivery 6.65 6.69 Cotton futures, May delivery C.2J 0.2 Cotton,middling upland New York 7ye 7% Cotlon, middling New Orleans Ólro tI/1I Petroleum, crude at New York 5.78 5.7a Petroleum, sta'dard white, N. York 6 40 petroleum, st'd white, Philadelphia K,"5 fc.35 PotroWuin, Pipe Line Certs. Mar.. 69% 68% SpUim of Turpentine 40 37 */« Lard Wilcox s Spot 6.80 6.12'4 Tallow, Prime City 4% hi Sugar, fair refining Muscovados j' 3 Do 96 p.c,. Centrifugal. 3,- ?1 Corn, New mixed, Western spot 5-1/4 501/. Corn futures, Mar 49% 491. Com i'uiures, May 49% 49% 4 Spring Wheat, No. 1, spot 106% 107iA Wheat, red winter, on the spoj 103168' Wheat, delivery Mar 105% 185% Wheat, delivery May 10-ili Coffee, Rio No.7 15 14% Coffee, Itio, No. 7, Low Ord., Mar 13.70 13.5 Coffee ditto May delivery 13.0 12.55 Flour, ex StateShippingbrands.. 3.C-I 00 3 90 -4.H Iron, No. 1, Coltiies-.i V2.50 20.50 Tin, Australian 19.55 19.55 Copper, Mar 10.65 1C.65 Steel Rail 30 30 Freight Grain Liverpool steamers 3V#d 3'/rl freight Grain steamers London 31* Freight Cotton to Liverpool 5-32d Silver Bullion 1% Wheal,Chicago, May delivery. 921;, S3 Corn, Chicago Mar Delivery 41% 41% I 32% (a) price fnked. (b) nom. (c) ex div (d) ex int.

THE DAILY TMjKGRAPH AND ¡ THE GLADSTONIAN PARTY. The Press Aseociation is nuthorfsed to state that an announcement made by the Star on Thursday that tb vDaily Telegraph would shortly proclaim that it was no longer able to support Liberal Unionism and that it would come right over to the Glad. strmian side iii absolutely untruth

CARDIFF. NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF QUALIFIED PLCMBUHS.—The monthly meeting of the Carddf District Branch was held on Wednesday evening at th, University College, Mr C. H. Priestley l,re.iditig. The Hon. Sec. (Mr E. W. Waite) reported that steps wera being taken to obtain the support of local members of Parliament to the Plumbers' Registration Bill, which was now down for second reading. The Cardiff Corpora- tion had decided to memorialise in favour of the Bill. The recommendation of the recent Con- ference of District Councils with regard to the examination both in theory and practice of all applicants for registration was discussed, and it was ultimately resolved—"That after the 1st September, 1892, all applicants for registration under the Worshipful Company of Plumbers in the Cardiff. Eastern, South Wales and Mon- mouthshire districts will b required to undergo an examination." Several registered plumbers having expressed a desire to attend the forth- coming series of lectures on samtary science under the auspices of the Sanitary Institute, it wa.s was decided to approach the Technical Education Committee with a view of obtaining the same facilities which had been offered t) the Corpora- tion employees. The annual dinner was iixed for an early dtte. R. A.O.B. BALT,.—At the Town Hall Assembly- room on Thursday evening was held a highly successful ball in connection with the local Order of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. A capital band, under the leadership of Primo W. Young, supplied the music, which was as excel- lent as it was modern. THE NEW POLICE INSTITUTE.—This Institute will b3 opened on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the double ceremony being desirable in order to afford an opportunity to the whole of the local force to become acquainted with tho premises. Tho rooms have undergone thorough renovation, and look exceedingly bright and comfortable. The Institute, with its recreation-room and otli-r apartments, should prove highly attractive to those for whoso use it has been established. LOCAL POST OKFICK NOTICE.—Commencing on Monday, ttii 29th inst., a new mail will be received at Cardiff from Chepstow at 5.27 p.m., and correspondence received by it will be delivered in Cardiff the same evening.

NEWPORT. NKWPGUT AND MAINDEE BUILDING SOCIETY.— The annual report of the above society shows that during the past year it has continued to make sound and steady progress. During the year the attention of the directors has been bestowed on how best to extend the usefulness of the society by encouraging and rendering a helping hand to those who desire to become owners of their own houses. The balance sheet showed that the year's income was £ 7,530 9s lid, and that the repay- ments were £ 1,2'0 14s 8d and deposits, £ 2,095. The total sum dealt with since the beginning of the society is £ 61,500 17s 4d. The balance in hand is £ 1,346 7s 3d. The directors who retire by rotation are Messrs D. A. Vaughan, John Linton, and Alfred Taylor, and these gentlemen are eligible for re-election. THE AFFAIRS OF A LYDNEY VJCTEIIINARY SURGKON.—At Newport Bankruptcy Court, on Thursday, the public examination took place of Philip Webster Powell, veterinary surgeon, of Lyduey. The liabilities were £ 524 13s 6d, and the deheieney £ 481 13s 6d. The debtor said, in reply to questions by the Official Receiver, that he returned from Ainerica to taki his uncle's practice at Lydney. Prior to going to the States he was in practice at Stroud. He attributed his failure to insufficient practice, and to the expenses in bringing out a corn-cure, which he intended to patent as chiropedine. The partner, who was to lind the money to take up the patent failed to to do so. He had borrowed from various money lenders and discount banks, and had paid higii rates of interest. At the time of filing his petition 30 writs and county-court summonses were out against him. Since tiling his petition he had made a will in favour of one of the creditors, who had not proved, not knowing that he had acted wrong 111 so doing.—A meeting of creditors was subsequently held at the offices of the Official Receivet..

RHYMNEY. THE REPRESENTATION OV WEST MONMOUTH- SiffRFL. Oil Wednesday evening a meeting was held at the Victoria-hall, Rhymney, for the pur- pose of hearing an address by Mr W. H. Meredyth, the Conservative candidate for West Monmouthshire at the next General Election. Mr W. Pritchard presided, being supported on the platform by Mr C. B. Holland, J.P., Ebbw Vale, president of the West Monmouthshire vc Conservative Association and Mr J. A. Shepard, secretary, Tredegar.—At the close of tiio address, Afl- If. V. Trump, J.P., proposed, and Mr John Powell seconded, a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was carried.

BARRY AND CADOXTON. LOCAf. BOAKD EMOTION.Mr Lonis Barnett, pawnbroker, Cardiff and Cadoxton, has signified his intention of beeominfc a candidate at the forthcoming Local Board election. A DIULL-HALL FOB t -A drill shed is about being erected in the Barry district for the local battery of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers. During the pa-it tew days Adjutant Eyre and Captain J. J, Handcock have been ensealed selecting the Mte. LOCAL BOARD,—At a special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxi-on Local Board held at Cad- oxton, Barry, on Thursday, in reference to the Barry Company's Parliamentary application, the Chairman (Councillor Meggitt) announced that the ratepayers had refused at the recent public meeting to sanction the proposed opposition to the Bill, but that a poll had been demanded, which would take place between March 9th and March 15til. Inasmuch as the 3rd of March was the last day for lodging the petition, he moved that the petition should be lodged pendmg the result of the poll. —Mr W. Thomas seconded, and the resolution was unanimously agreed to.—Mr J. Robinson stated that he had received a letter from Mr R. Forrest, one of the directors of the Bany Company, offering to meet the local board deputation next Saturday in reference to the points at issue, and stating that there was no doubt that if the board were not unreasonable in their requests, the matter might be amicably arranged. (Hear, hear )—A resolution was passed giving the parliamentary committee full power to settle the matters in dispute with the Barry Company.

TREDEGAR. PRESENTATIONS. —At the Victoria Drill Hall, on Wednesday <#ren'mg, the members of the Tredegar Choral Union, together with a numer- ous company cf friends, amongst whom were Councillor B. Phillips. Messrs W. H. Richards, C. Phillips, A. Kerr, T. Morgan, J. Herbert, H. G. Mason, G. G. Golding, G. Deane, E. Wood- ward, and others, assembled to pay Mr llltyd J. David a mark of respect for his services in musical circles r.s conductor since the formation of the Chorrl Union six years ago. The presenta- tion was a handsome gold keyless hunter watch and oM chain, with a masonic pendant attached, value £35. Dr G. A. Brown, J.P., made the presentation.—Mr Daniel Pearce, the accom- panist, was also presented with a case containing copies of thf) wilolerif the works—eight in all— performed by the society. The works were bound in red Morocco.—The evening was spent m a pleasant manner.

MOUNTAIN ASH. SUCCESS OF STUDENTS. — Amongst those who successfully passed the final examination for certificates in December at t-he Training College, Swansea, were Miss Rachel Jones, Miss Annie Shaw, and Miss Harriot Jane Kent, all of the Mi skin School, Mountain Ash. 'l'RADKfŒEN'S BALL.—The tradesmen's ball was held at Mountain Ash on Wednesday night at the Drill-hall. Mr J. Callaway acted as M.C., •J'Hd the stewards were Messrs A. Pardoe, R. C. Williams, M. Mattock, J. Coslett, H Collyer, and G. Jones. Mr W. Whit-combe's band was in attendance, and the ball was a complete success. The proceeds go towards the benefit of the Dis- trict Nursing Fund at Mountain Ash.