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THE NZXT PHOTOGRAPH,
THE NZXT PHOTOGRAPH, The Pembroke Boroughs," will be published on Monday next.
FUNERAL OF MR J. GOULD. NEWPORT.
FUNERAL OF MR J. GOULD. NEWPORT. The funeral of the late Mr J. Gould took plate on Wednesday afternoon from Bridge-street. ■The cortege consisted of hearse and four mourn- ing coaches, which contained the sons of the deceased and other relatives. The remains had been conveyed from Northampton prior to the funeral. Deceased died whilst dressing to leave the hotel to go to Nottingham; and, after par- taking of a hurried tea, was found by the chambermaid prone on the floor of the bedroom when she went to ascertain the cause of his non-appearance. He was without collar and tie, and was evidently about to wash when the hear t's actions suddenly failed. Deceased, who was 59 years of age, was a familiar figure at Newport, and leaves a widow and nine children, some of whom are abroad. He was twice married.
BANGOR NORMAL COLLEGE.
BANGOR NORMAL COLLEGE. The annual Ineeting of tho subscribers to the Bangor Normal College was held on Tuesday afternoon at the college buildings. Rev Daniel Rowlands, M. A., the Registrar, read the annual report, in which a retrospect was taken of the work accomplished by the institution. Its success had been most marked, and its influence upon education in Wales very great. Of past students, Messrs J. Ecaaa, F.L.S., Bow-street Board Schools, and Josiah O. Thomas, B. A., had been appointed assistant inspectors of schools. Mr Arthur Gibbons had been elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Woeiety, and Mr James Rey- msh a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. The number of candidates who sat at the scholar- ship examination last July for admission was 144, of whom 17 passed in the first-class, 48 in the second, and 19 in the third. Third-class candidates could not be adfnitted, and out of the 65 available 30 were admitted. As they came from all parts of the country, so they also came from all denominations, Church and Nonconformist alike, no question being asked as to their religious convictions. The statement of accounts showed that the I income for the year ended December was £3,683 3s 2d, including a Government grant of £2,592 ¡ 129 6d; subscriptions and donations, £281 4s 6d; I chapel collections, £67178 3d and students' fees, JS555 10s.—It- was announced that the vacancies caused by the retirement of the Lord-Lieutenant of Anglesey (Mr R. Davies) and Professor H. Joiles bad been filled up by the appointment of the Mayor of Bangor (Major Ravage) and Mr J. R. Davies, there Being- lIlSÓ vacancies on the com- mittee of management through the resignation of Mr T. Marchant Williams trad the death of the Rev D. O. Davies, M. A.
HEAVY FAILURE IN THE COAL…
HEAVY FAILURE IN THE COAL TRADE. At the London Bankruptcy Court, on Wednes- day, the first meeting of the creditors under the failure of Robert Macpnerson, coal merchant, King's Cross and elsewhere, was held, under the presidency of Mr Leadhain Hough, official receiver. There was a. large attendance of creditors^ amongst others being the representa- tives of collieries throughout the Midlands, also in the West and North of England. The liabilities are returned at £56,000. Phe first proofs was that of the Midland Railway Company for £9,635, and admitted, after giving credit for securities £7,400. Then followed the Houghton Main, the Grassmore, the Sheffield V/T'L •^ESTWOO<I Coal, and the Aberdare and Merthyr Colliery Companies' proofs. The debtor having been adjudicated bankrupt, Mr J. M. Renderson. accountant, was appointed trustee, with following committee of inspection :-«-Messrs William Todd. Midland Railway; Frank Wright, Bestwood Colliery; Chaa. Sage, Blaokwall Colliery; with Thomas Usher (Herbert Clark, Limited), and Wm. Murray. the proceedings then terminated.
HANDEL'S " MESSIAH."
HANDEL'S MESSIAH." THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY. Wednesday, according to the date getvaraljy ac- cepted, was the 150th anniversary of the first production of The Messiah, under .Handel's personal direction, at The Musick Hall" in 1 isnamble-street, Dublin. It is trae that advertisements in "Faulkner's Journal" had announced the performance for the previous day, bat there is ample contemporary evidence to prove that the most popular of all oratorios was v7/<o public on Tuesday, April 13th, i i\ programme being as usual reinforced V some concertos on the organ by Mr Handel." The assertion of Mainwarmg that the work had previously been given without success at Covemt Garden haI8 long since been proved an error, and there is no doubt that it was not performed in the Metropolis until March 23rd, 1743, when the ".Hallelujah""chorus so excited George II. that thei King rose to his feet, and thus inaugurated a custom whveh has been followed till the present day. It is-strange that our concert-givers, who are usua'ly fond of such celebrations, should have allowed the 150th anniversary of The Messiah to pass without a. special performance, but the oratorio wiAI, of course, be given on Good Friday at the Albert Hall and elsewhere.
SUICIDE AT GELLIGAER.
SUICIDE AT GELLIGAER. On Wednesday morning Edmund Lewis, a collier, was found in the back portion of his house about eight o'clock with his throat cut. Lewis was discovered sitting on the floor with his throat cut from ear to ear, and with a razor lying tiear," but he was alive. Pohee-cdfts table Cox removed him to the house, and sent for medical aid. Dr Dodd, assistant to Dr W. W. Leigh, attended as Juickly as possible, but before he could arrive iewis had breathed his last. Deceased was a married man with a family of eight children.
ALLEGED POST-OFFICE FRAUDS.
ALLEGED POST-OFFICE FRAUDS. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF THE PRISONER. At tho Sundorland police-court on Wednesday, James Harrison, a sub-postmaster, was remanded on a charge of embezzling: jB38 received on behalf of the Post-office. On being arrested the prisoner attempted to swallow prussic acad, but the detec tiye broke the bottle At the same court Robert I Richardson, postmaster, was committed for trial. at the assizes on a charge of stealing letters and postal orders.
--A. PROPERTY SALE.
--A. PROPERTY SALE. «r SWANSEA. On Wednesday Messrs H. Hill and Co. held an auction at the Cameron Hotel, when some houses and shops were offered for safe by order of the Masters in Lunacy. The shop, premises, and ga2ie £ 7' J'entregethin-road, Cwmbwrla, aDw f/rilrvw6' £ j°'T Pentregetliin road, were sold for £ 200 to Mr Lane. The same gentleman acquired Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12, Pentregethin- ¡ road fcr £340. No. 13, Pentregethin-road for JB75 and No. 14 for j3160. Mrs White purchased No I 2, James-street for £P.2 10s.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (WALES)…
NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (WALES) BILL. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,— FOT the informatto of a writer in this paper an Tuesday, who signs himself A Home Ruler, I beg to say that I have made a careful perusal of the National Institutions Bill as it first appeared, and also in its amended form, and in my humble judgment it contains the very elements and essence of Homo Rule. But I may be mistaken. It is just possible that I do not understand what Home Rule moans, aud for the information and guidance of such persons as myself it would be a great boon if such a clever personam "A Home Ruler" would explain the matter clearly. And from the cocksure manner of his epistle he appears to be the very person to enlighten those who grope in darkness. But the question I raised as to the right of a handful of persons, calling themselves the executive of the South Wales Liberal Federation, to upset the resolution of a large and representa- tive gathering of the same body, has been entirely evaded. No one has ventured to deal with that point. I am well aware that it is a matter of small moment what the Executive of the Federation may say or do but the two Home Rulers who write so wisely might have given us some idea of the comparative value of resolutions passed at Cardiff by 300 and at Swansea by under a dozen. J challenged Mr R. N. Hall to clear up the matter, but as he has—no doubt prudently—remained silent, the public can draw a simple inference. It is rather singular, however, that writers, who denounces the Member for East Glamorgan because he did not allow colleagues, out of all sympathy with the Welsh Home Rule movement, to mangle and mutilate his proposals before the public were made acquainted with them. should be so fervent in their defence of the executive of the South Wales Liberal Federation when they set themselves against therecogniedOrder of that organisation. But circumstances alter cases, and prejudice has a strange way of blinding us. The opposition of certain Welsn Members is not due to the fact that the National Tnstitutions Bill was not laid before the Welsh party, but to the fact that Mr Alfred Thomas had the courage to appeal to Caesar.—I am, &c., A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH WALES LIBERAL FEDERATION. Cardiff, 13th April, 1892.
PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ON DANCING.
PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ON DANCING. Just now a discussion on dancing is being carried on in the columns of the Monthly Tidings," the official organ of the Calvinistic Methodists. The Rev T. C. Edwards, D.D., principal of Bala Theological College, having been written to by a correspondent inviting his opinion in relation to dancing, the eminent divine replies as follows in the current number of the Tidings—"I have no objection to give you may views on the subject of dancing, espe- cially as I had to decide on my course of action in reference to it when I was at Aberystwyth. In itself, apart altogether from possible abuses and dangerous accompaniments, I take for granted that there can no objection to dancing any more than to some other form of recreation, such as croquet and tennis. Dancing in itself does not belong to the same class of actions as gambling. The danger of abuse is the real objection, that being so, we have to consider whether this danger is inseparable from the recreation itself. I had to face the question in reference to the students at Aberystwyth, and I camEt to the conclusion that the danger was not inseparable, or, at all events, that it could be minimised and rendered practically innocuous. If I insisted on certain conditions such as these- that the dance should be in the college, that the invitations should be restricted to members of the college, that members of the staff or their wives should always be present, that no intoxicating drinks should be allowed, that regular and early hours should be kept, &c., I thought the dangers would be practically annihilated. I think so still, though I am aware that others take different grounds. To my mind the important question is whether the danger of abuse can be safely and fairly avoided. But, if the danger can be met, I think myself that it is a serious mistake in religious people to condemn what is innocent, and by so doing confuse the clear perception of con- science as to what is really wrong."
SOUTH WALES COALOWNERS* 1…
SOUTH WALES COALOWNERS* ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Cardiff District Board of the Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners' Association was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr Archibald Hood. The Cardiff Navigation Company reported to the Board that the workmen at the Llanlay Colliery came out on strike on Saturday last. The Aber- dare Works and Colliery Company reported that the strike of the workmen- in the four-foot seam at the Tunnel Colliery had ended, and that the men had resumed work. Mr William Smith, general manager of the Rhymney Iron Works, was elected an associate for the company's collieries nn the association. Other business of a routine character followed.
COLLIERY ENGINEMEN AND ! STOKERS.
COLLIERY ENGINEMEN AND STOKERS. We understand that steps will be taken during this and the following week to nominate members on the proposed Conciliation Board which the employers have agreed to. Immediately the members on the Workmen's side are elected the employers will be approached to fix the date for the first meeting of the new Board.
THE COLLIERS' IslitIKE AT…
THE COLLIERS' IslitIKE AT LLAN- CAIACH. REPORTED FAILURE OF A COLLIERY OWNER. The colliers who came out on strike at the the Tredowen House Coal Colliery, hear Llan- caiach, on Monday morning, as they had not been paid for the last fortnight, were still idle on Wednesday. By the up tram in the afternoon the cashier arrived from Cardiff, and was met by some of the workmen, who proceeded with him to the colliery yard, where most of the workmen were assembled. The cashier informed them that he had no money to pay with, and that the owner of the colliery had failed, and had arranged a meeting of his creditors at Caidiff for to.day (Thursday). At this news the men became very indignant, and for a few minutes the cashier had a warm time of it from the men, and he was glad to get back and take train for Cardiff. There are between 40 and 50 men thus thrown idle in the district.
THE TIN-PLATE TRADE.
THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. STOPPAGE OF THE LANDORE TIN-PLATE WORKS. The Landore TinplateWorkshavebeenpartially closed for several days, the mill and pickling hands having had notice to terminate their con. tracts, which means that about 500 men are out of employment. Various reasons are assigned, and that most generally credited is that the stoppage is due to an intention to re-arrange the proprietory. The works are about the oldest 10 existence.
THE COMING DISSOLUTION.
THE COMING DISSOLUTION. The Central News has issued a complete list of candidates who are seeking election at the forth- coming General Election as far as known up to this date. From this list it appears that there are 127 constituencies without a Conservative or Unionist candidate in the field, 99 constituencies without a Gladstonian, 73 cohstituencies without a Parnellite, and 47 constituencies without an anti-Parnellite. In 11 Constituencies the Glad- Htonian vote is threatened to be spht by the presence of more than one candidate, but there are no Conservative constituencies in the same position, and in no constituency is there a Unionist as well as a Conservative candidate in the field. In regard to Ireland preparations are very backward, and it is probable that in a great many of the constituencies candidates will not be announced either on the Parnellite or the anti- Parnellite side until Parliament has been dis- solved.
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. A fatal accident on the London and North. Western Railway at Newport Pagnell occurred on Wednesday. A girl named Jefferson was at- tempting to enter the 5.30 train as it was leaving the station, and slipped between the carriage and the platform. The train was stopped as sooii as possible, but a portion of the platform had to be cut away before she could be extricated. She was then quite dead, and dreadfully mutilated.
SEAMEN'S WAGES.
SEAMEN'S WAGES. PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THE NORTH. There was a mass meeting of seamen and are. men at West Hartlepool on Wednesday, when it was unanimously resolved to resist the ship owners' demand for 12 per cent. reduction. This step was taken in face of the fact that there are fully 400 steamers lying idle in the North.
LATE SHIPPING NEWS. I
LATE SHIPPING NEWS. {LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.] The steamer in collision In tho Clyde. had her starboard bow completely smashed tor about 20ft. from the stern above water. the steamer Armathwaite, from Messina, has doctcd at Liverpool with stern damaged through collision with a hopper. The steamer Sinclair, of West Hartlepool, outward bound in ballast, collided off Gravesend 011 Wednes- day morning with the mooring buoy, breaking tho tail end of her shaft. She also lost her propeller, and pro- ceeded to dock on Wednesday night. A New Orleans cablegram states that the British ship Calix.iiie is aground at the Head of Passes. A steamer will be sent to her assistance.
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SHOCKING AFFAIR AT ABERGAVENNY.
SHOCKING AFFAIR AT ABERGAVENNY. At the Abergavenny Police-court on Wednes- day—before Col. W. H. Wheeley (in the chair). Major Pearson, Major Carnegy, Captain Roes, und Mr F. P. J. Hanbury-Williams—John Johnson, alias Hamilton, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a tobacco- pouch and knife, the property of Samson bamuel Deverail Bennett, under the following circumstances The boy Bennett, agfd 14, is the son of a travelling glazier, living at Llandt;wi Rhydawcb, and on the day named had takon a cart for repairs-, and was riding back <;n the pony when he met the prisoner, who is a travelling tinman. They went together to the Swan Inn, Llanarth, at about 4 p.m., where, in company with prisoner's brother, they had three quarts of beer. The boy got helplessly drunk, and in trying I to get him on to the pony's back prisoner tore the boy's clothing to shreds. When they ha.d got some distance prisoner said he would go back to the Swan to look for Bennett's dog. The boy fell I oil the pony, which went home alone. This was about 6 p.m. At 20 minutes to 7 Mr Henry Phillipson, Llanartli, was riding along the lane by the Red Ilousa Farm, when he saw the boy Bennett lying in the ditch in a cramped posi- tion, quite insensible, and his face going blue. This witness thought the boy was dying, and immediately rode back to Red House Farm and procured assistance. When the boy was got into a sitting position he gasped for breath, and wa3 evidently recovering from partial suffocation, The boy was almost naked. Mr Phillipson also gave information to the police, and called at the Swan, where the boy's father bad happfned to drop in, and told him of the condition of the boy. The father went to Red House. The boy was wrapped in a sack a.nd carried home. He remained insensible until 10 o'clock that night, and, awakening, missed his knife and pouch.—P.C. Smith deposed to apprehending the prisoner on the 2nd April, near Pandy. Prisoner at once handed over the pouch, which he said the boy had given to him, but he knew nothing of the knife.The Bench told prisoner that he thoroughly deserved the 11 days he had had in priBon, but from the evidence before them they could only dismiss the case.
MYSTERIOUS POISONING j CASE.…
MYSTERIOUS POISONING CASE. On Wednesdiiy, an inquest was opened at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, on the bodies of Alice Marsh (21) and Emma Shrivell (18), lately residing in Stamford-street, Blackfriars, who died at that institution yesterday from poisoning. Evidence was called to show that the deceased came to London three weeks ago, and, on taking rooms in Stamford-street, told the landlady that they were professionals waiting for an engage- ment. They had few visitors, and were well on Monday evening. At half-past six that evening the landlady heard cries, and asked what was the matter. They stated they were both very ill, ihey had been, they stated, eating some fish, and that pills were given to them. Witness observed a salmon tin OIl the table, with two plates, and other signs that the girls had had a meal. Miss Shrivell was found at the foot of the stairs, and Miss Marsh was found in her room. The police were summoned, and the women were conveved in a cab to St. Thomas's Hospital. Miss Marsh died in the cab. In the hospital Shrivell said they had taken tea with a gentleman the previous day, and he afterwards gave them two pills and accompanied them to their lodgings, remaining till 2 a.m. She added that they had some fish afterwards, and also described the man as known by the name of Fred. Several articles were found in Marsh's pocket, including upwards of a sovereign in money. On searching the room the police found a letter from a man at Chatham, addressed to Miss Marsh, accepting their invitation to tea at Stamford-street. The letter had been sent to the provincial police to assist them in discovering the man. The coroner's officer deposed to finding at the lodgings a sum of money, a good stock of clothes belonging to the girls, and also pawn- tickets for jewellery pledged at Brighton. Replying to the Coroner, the landlady of the house in Stamford-street said the deceased had 110 visitors to her knowledge. She told the girls they were very foolish to take pills from a stronger, and they said, It was not a stranger, it was a doctor." The witness had no complaint; to make regarding their conduct. They paid witness 15s per week for the second floor furnished, The inquiry was adjourned.
THE RAINIIILL MURDERS.
THE RAINIIILL MURDERS. The adjourned application for a warrant for the apprehension of Frederick Bayley Deeming, for the murder of his wife and four children at Rainhill in July last, was heard at Widnes on Wednesday. The oar-driver, Hackett, whose non- attendance on Monday caused the adjournment, said he did not come because his master told him it was not necessary. The magistrate severely censured Hackett, and after hearing his evidence read over granted the warrant asked for. The magistrate, in granting the warrant, observed that the evidence before hitn certainly gave rise to a strong presumption that Deeming committed the offences alleged against him.
LOCAL LAW CASE. '-
LOCAL LAW CASE. THE OWNERS OF THE LouGn NEOGH V. THE OWNJBBS OF THB GLESJUAvis.—OP. Wednesday Mr Justice Jeune, sitting with Trinity Masters in the Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice, disposed of this adtion for damages arising out of a collision which took place in Alexandra Dock, Newport, Mon., be- tween the barque Lough Neogh, of Belfast, and the steamship Glenmavis, of Leith. In giving judgment Mr Justice Jeune said he would base his decision substantially on one point, as being conclusive in the case. There was no doubt that the weather was of exceptiona severity, but the question was whether it came on with such suddenness that it was impossible to take measures to anticipate the storm, The evidence showed that no steps had been taken at all to secure the vessel against increasing violence in the weather; and although the court did not not wish to say what steps should have been taken, it had ho hesita- tion in pronouncing the Glenmavis to blame for the collision.~Mr Barnes said the Lough Neagh had sustained but very little damage, and he, therefore, asked the court to reserve the question of costs until after the Registrar had reported.— His Lordship said, of course, the question of costs would be reserved, Mr Pyke observing that it was an action which should have been tried in the High Court.
CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. AN EXEMPLARY SENTENCE.—On Wednesday, at Cardiff police-court—Mr T. W. Lewis (stipen- diary) and Dr Paine on the Bench—a young man named William Emberley was sent to prison for 14 days for indecent conduct in St. Mary-street on the 12th inst. A COIOUBED SINGER IN TROUBLE.—A coloured singer, named Richard Hey wood, was charged with having been disorderly and caused an obstruction in S Mary-street on the 12th inst. He pleaded not guilty.—The constable who apprehended him said Heywood refused to move on," and caused a row.—The Stipendiary cautioned him, and told him that if be defied the police again in the execution of their duty he would be sent to prison, probably for g days. A WABKING TO TRADESMEN.—Mr R. England, fruit and vegetable merchant, was charged with having obstructed the pavement in Custoln House-street, last week. with a crate. He explained that the season was a very busy one, and that there were a great many packages to be dealt with.—The policeman, who gave evidence, said the crate was left on the pave- ment nearly six hours.—This Mr England de- nied.—The Stipendiary pointed out that if the warehouse was not big enough for the business defendant ought to enlarge it, and told him that ho had no right to utilise the pavement for bnsiness purposes.—Defendant was dismissed with a oaution.—A man named Peter Burns was also cautioned for having committed a similar offence in Ordell-street last week. NOT DBUNK, BUT HALF-AND-HALF.— Margaret Whelton was charged— with having assaulted a man named William Berg, at a house in Frederica- strefet, on the 12th inst.—She pleaded not guilty. —Berg said he and a friend went to the house, which is not a public," to get a glass of beer. He paid for three half-gallons. He was not drunk, but only "half-and-half." This evidence was corroborated, and defendant, who said Berg fell on the fender, was fined 10s and costs, with the alternative of seven days' hard labour.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. A "TINE CASK RANSACKED.—IN tho early hours of Tuesday Police-sergeant Williams met David Evans, in New Dock-street, in an intoxicated condition. The officer stopped Evans, and then saw two bottles of ginger wine sticking out of his coat pocket. Evans told tho officer he could havo one, and that he obtained them from a man named John Gould. The officer was not satisfied, and removed Evans to the police-station, and shortly after- wards Gould was brought in by Officer Perry. It then transpired that both men visited the house of Mr Charlea Lancefield, which adjoins the railway on Chep- stow-road, and had abstracted in an some thirty bottles from the wine case in the back yard. A number of the bottles were emptied and scattered about the rail- way bunk. At the Newport police-court on Wednesday both men admitted consuming the contents of several of the bottles, but stated that they found them on the bank, and did not go into the yard. A number of empty and full bottles of wine were produced in court, and plieed upon the solicitors' table, and the Magistrates' Clerk, sotto voce, asked if the wine would be served out.—The Bench sent both prisoners for a month's sojourn at Usk.
PONTYPRIDD.
PONTYPRIDD. SiiRBP-woiiRViNG.—At the Pontypridd policc- court on Wednesday—before Mr Ignatius Wil- liams (stipendiary), Dr H. N. Davies, and Mr T. P. Jenkins—Robert Williams, a travelling auc- tioneer, Cilfynydd, was charged by Evan Evans, of Cilfynydd, with having allowed his dog to worry a number of his (prosecutor's) sheep on the 23rd ult,—Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay j34, the damage done, and the costs of the case.
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--CRUELTY TO COLLIERY HORSES…
CRUELTY TO COLLIERY HORSES IN SOUTH WALES. A PROSECUTION AT MERTHYR. At die Merthyr poliec-court, on Wednesday— before Mr W. M. North—Thomas Richards, underground haulier, was summoned for cruelly illtreatrog a horse belonging to Messrs Crawsbay, at tho Castle Pit on the 6th inst.—Mr W. Simons, on the part of the prosecution, said injuries to pit horses were of constant occur- rence, not only at Messrs Crawshav's, but at all. iLt the eoi'iicriea of the district. Men who had nobody with them but a door-boy had the oppor- tunity of doing these injuries without being seen, and the result was that most terrible injuries were committed by colliery ostlers who were never detected and never punished. The amount of injury would amaice his worship were it spoken to in evidence. There were 150 horses belonging to Messrs Crawshay, and injuries of a most serous character were done to the horses and although accidents did happen, accidents would account for a very small proportion of the injuries from which the animals suffered.—Wm. S. Williams, a young man who was at work as a shackler" with defendant, proved that the latter told the horse to move on, and, as it did not do so, be hit it with his fist, and then he walked away a distance of twelve yards and fetched a large piece of iron with which he struck the horse twice about the eye. Witness remonstrated with defendant.—Benjamin Bowen, foreman of the hauliers at this colliery, spoke as to the wounds.—John Williams, head farrier of the pit, described the injuries and reported the matter to Mr Hullett, the veterinary surgeon of the collieries.—Mr Simons: Are injuries to horse3 very commou ?—Witness: Yes, sir. Some- times we nave great many, and at other times not so many. We cannot always get the history of the blows.—Thomas Hullett, veterinary sur- geon, said the horse had a cut under the eye from lin. to l%in. long; at the deepest part it was %in. deep, down to the bone. Above the eye there was an abrasion. Injuries to horses were very frequent in the colliery, and were very diffi- cult to trace. It was difficult to got information. Many horses' eyes had been knocked out, and they had never been able to trace anything what- ever. People who had charge of the horses affected not to know how the injuries were caused. In answer to the Stipendiary, Defendant called no witnesses and did not wish to say anything. Mr Hullett: Of course you are very sorry for what happened? Defendant: Yes, sir, I am. Mr North said defendant had practically pleaded guilty to a very cruel attack on this horse, and how it was that men who lived with horses, as defendant did, could treat them in this disgraceful fashion, he was quite unable to under- stand. He would have thought the more they were with horses the more fond they would get of them, but it seemed, among a certain class, the more brutal they were and the more cruelly they treated them. After speaking of the defendant's deliberate assault with a '• murderous instru- ment," his worship was glad to say this was not as bad a case as some which had been beard at that court. Nevertheless, he must inflict upon defendant a fine that would bring him to recog- nise the fact that a horse had some feeling—per- haps finer feeling than some of the animals who treated them in this disgraceful fashion. Defen- dant would be fined B2 and costs. The advocate's fee was allowed Mr Abraham, general colliery manager at PriBen'' ™d structed, Mr Simons.
COUNTY COUNCIL ELEC-TIONS.
COUNTY COUNCIL ELEC- TIONS. PONTLOTTYN AND RHIGOS. On Tuesday evening a meeting was held at the Newtown Board School in support of the Candida- ture of the ROV J. P. Williams, Pontlottyn, for a seat m, the Glamorganshire County Council. Mr William Thomas presided, and delivered a stirring address, in which he advocated the claims of Mr Williams as one who in company with the Rev Aaron Davies had been a faithful representa- tive ou the School Board and County Council and in view of the Rev J. P. Williatos having withdrawn in order to avoid a split in the Liberal camp, he (the chairman) thought it quite right that Mr Williams should now be returned unopposed.—Mr Thomas Jenkins proposed, and Mr Isaac Young seconded, a vote of confidence in the Rev J. P. "Williams, which was carried unanimously.—The Rev J. P. Williams after. wards addressed the meeting. PONTLOTTYN,—Wednesday was the day ap- pointed for the reception by Mr D. R. Lewis, Victoria-street, Merthyr, of nominations of can- didates to represent the Pontlottyn electoral division upon the Glamorganshire County Coun- cil in the place of the Rev A. Davies, who had been elected an alderman. The Rev J. P. Wil. liams (L), Pontlottyn, was the only candidate nominated, and is therefore returned unopposed. ABERDARE TOWN.-Mr R. O. Gery, ttie re- turning officer, sat on Wednesday to consider any objections to the nominations in the above case. Both papers were in order, and there being no withdrawal. Messrs G. George and T. Thomas will now go to the poll. YNYSHIR.-On Wednesday afternoon Mr Edward Williams, solicitor, Pontypridd, and. Mr Evan Llewellyn, Ye trad, returning officers, received at the Public Officer Febtie, the nomination of the Rev J. D. Hughes, Baptist minister Pontygwaitb, for the vacancy caused by the elevation of Councillor W. H. Matthews, member for the Ynyshir constituency and Mr Idris Williams. Porth, in the place of Councillor Moses Moses, representing the Cymmer division, to the aldermanic bench. Both candidates were declared elected unopposed. CAIERPHILLY.-The nomination of candidates to the vacancy in the Caerphilly Division of the Glamorgan County Council, caused by the elec- tion of Mr H. Anthony as alderman, took place on Wednesday, at the office of Mr James E. Spickett, solicitor, Pontypridd, the deputy- returning officer. Three candidates were nominated, viz., Richard Hill-Male, Pontypridd, solicitorJL.): Samuel Evans, Ynysybwl, notel- keeper (I.); David Lewis, Caerphilly, solicitor (L). The election will take place on the 21st instant, OGMORE V ALLEY.-Mr R. C. Griffiths, solicitor, the returning officer, has received the following nominations for the Ogmore Valley division of the County CouncilWilliam Llewellyn, Ty- newydd, grocer; William Jenkins, Ystraa- feehan, Treorky, mining engineer John Thomas Onions, Tynewydd, colliery manager. TIRDKUNAW.—The following were nominated hereMr T. Freeman (L.), Mr Llewellyn Davies (L.). SKETTY.—Mr W. F. Richards, colliery proprie. tor (L.), Mr Travers Richard, colliery proprietor j (L.), and Mr Robert Armine Morris (C.), were nominated hete. DUFFEYN.—Mr W. Jones, checkweigher, was the only candidate nominated on Wednesday, and he will be returned unopposed.
Y,10 FOR A BROKEN LEG. ----
Y,10 FOR A BROKEN LEG. At the Aberdare County-court, on Wednesday —before his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams David Williams, Penrhiwceiber, who was repre- sented by Mr C. Kensbole, sued Wilfiam Phillips, Miskin, Mountain Ash, for whom Mr T. Phillips appeared, for the sum of £ 10, being damage sustained by the plaintiff through having his leg broken by a kick inflicted by the defendant. The plaintiff was. on the night of the 15th January, taking his brother, who was drnnk, home from the Belle Vue Hotel. Ac- cording to plaintiff's story defendant interfered and knocked plainliff on the face. This was re- turned by the plaintiff, who was then kicked by the defendant, the result being that his leg was broken. This story was corroborated by a number of independent witnesses. The de- fendant's story, on the other side, was that plain- tiff struck the fiist blow, and that his leg was broken by the tall. After a very lengthy hearing, his Honour gave judgment for the amount claimed, with costs.
ANTICIPATIONS.
ANTICIPATIONS. Til-luck was again associated with the Hurst Park Meeting, a complete break-up in the weather completely spoiling the attendance, which was, under the wretched conditions, much better than could have been anticipated. Backers had a bad time of it, only one favourite, Sea Salt, getting home successfully. Odour and Lotus Eater were the outsiders of their respective races, but Sophism and the Miss Mannering filly were well backed, and Bouillon was by no means friendless. To-morrow the following may, some of them, prove successful Riverside Plate— MASTER BREWER or SEA SALT. Spring Handicap—GOLDKIJ GARTRR or ODOUB. Bankside Plate—VILLEFRANOHE. St James's Handicap—YotNo HERMIT or WHITE STAR. Club Plate-GOLDEN CROWN. Ferry Plate-SRA SALT. Wednesday Night. VIGILANT.
TIVYSIDE HUNT MEETING.
TIVYSIDE HUNT MEETING. This meeting will take place on Tuesday next, April I 19th. The following are the entries THK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE PLATE. Mr W. Eo Purser's Hastings (late Mr S. James's Childe Harold Mr Thomas Lewis's Evelyn Elyde Mr W. G. Lewis's Empress II. Mr Kynon Bowie's Tarquin Sir C. Slacle's Angelo Mr T. Morris's St. Ambrose THE GTLART PLATE. Mr F. Lort Phillips's Cobourg Mr F. Lort Phillips's Countess Mr Saunders Davies's Cloelia Mr R. TV. Price's Nora Mr j. V. Colby's Kingcraft Mr J. V. Colbv's (late Mr Osmond's) Miss firownle Mr Brenchley s Bruno Mr W. Jones's Barmaid Mr It. H. Harries's (late Mr H. George's) Billht Sort Mr W. H. Owen's (late Mr W. D. Emus'*) Haphazard 1Y" Hughes s (late Mr W. J. Buckley's) Tailnton Mr Daniel Davies's Tradesman THE CARDIGAN SELLING HURDLE RACE „ PLATE. Mr (nomas Jenkins's Brtwbee Mr W. K. Purser's Hastings- Mr G. S. Davies's Majority Mr Saunrters-Daviea's Magot Mr Thomas Lewis's Evelyn Hyde Mr G. Smith's Sailor B6y Sir C. Slade's Aiigelo THE TALLY-HO STMBPLTtCpAMt.K.ATB. Mr P. Lort Phillips's Cobonvc Mr J. V. Colby's Teetotaller Mr it. H. Harries's Free att'l Eas Mr R. H. Harries's Marguerite Mr T. H. Thomas's ll&rtingMm Mr Daniel Davies's Tradesman
MR D. A. THOMAS. M.P., AT…
MR D. A. THOMAS. M.P., AT ABERDARE. THE UNITY OF THE WELSH PARTY. On Wednesday evening Mr D. A. Thomnp. M.P., addressed his constituents at Robertstown, Aberdare, the Rev J. D. Rees presiding. The hon. ^gentleman was accorded an enthusiastic reception. On the motion of the Rev W. S. Davies, Llwydcoed, seconded by the Rev J. Grawys Jones, a vote of confidence in the Right Hort. W. 15. Gladstone, M.P., was carried with acclamation. Mr D. A. THOMAS, M.P., then spoke, and after referring to the pleasure which it gave him to be present there that night, said the motto, 11 Unity is strength." was never better exempli- Led tnan in the Welsh Parliamentary party during the present session and he was satisfied t.iat Welsh Radicals and Nationalists would never give countenance or the smallest measure of sup- LK'^ any individual member who fro HI selfishness or from motives of ambition attempted to ignore the position taken up by the Welsh members at West- minster, and by so doing impaired the inflnence that the Welsh members might hope to exercise upon the future legislation of this country. (Hear, hear.) He did not wish to labour that point, because he felt sure all true Welshmen must beagreed upon it. He would explain to them the difficulty which any individual member playing, as it had been called, off his own bat. was under. In the early part of the session the short day of Wednesday was given to the private members for the second readidgs of their Bills. During the session there were about 12 afternoons which were thus available. As a general rule the second reading of a Bill took up the whole afternoon. These days were very eagerly balloted for at the commencement of every session. There. were something like 240 members balloting for 12 available nights. In other words, the chances against a member securing the opportunity for the discussion of his Bill were something like 20 to 1, and they would realise how very small was his chance of getting his Bill discussed. But by an arrange- ment among a number of the members it was possible to greatly improve the prospect of any measure which was considered of sufficient im- portance, and thus it was the Welsh members had met with a success that had surprised their friends and carried dismay into the ranks of their enemies. They had succeeded in getting a night for the discussion of Disestablishment, for that of the appointment of Welsh speaking judges to county-court circuits, where the Welsh language was generally spoken, the Welsh Land Tenancy Bill, and for the enfranchisement of chapel sites. The hon. member went on to discuss these questions at some length. The Disestablishment debate was not to his mind altogether satisfactory. It had gone on the wrong lines, and the distinctive features of the Welsh case had not been sufficiently emphasised. Many of the Welsh members, who had been most anxious to take part in the debate, had failed to get an opportunity of doing so. It was hard, perhaps, for those who were not conversant with the procedure of the House of Commons to appreciate the difficulty that a member had of catching the Speaker's eye in an im- portant discussion where many were anxious to speak. Mt. Thomas himself had never yet had an opportunity of expressing his views upon this great and burning question, although it was the one above all others upon which he felt most keenly. The second reading of the En- franchisement of Chapel Sites was passed by a majority of two to one. It was brought in by Mr Biyn Roberts, the member for Eifion, but it was only fair to say that the credit for the introduc- tion was due to Mr Samuel Evans, the very able and energetic member for Mid-Glamorgan. Speaking of the Eight Hours Bill, he said that in voting against the second reading, he had no doubt that be was acting in accordance with the wishes of the great majority of his constituents. He did not, however, think that there was much difference of principle between the electors of Merthyr and Aberdare and those of the Rhondda and other districts upon this point, and be hoped upon the next occasion of the introduction of the Bill to find himself in the same lobby as his friend Mr Abraham. He WM not against the principles of the Parliamentary limitation of hours in the cases of dangerous employments, but unfortunately those who were responsible for the introduction of the Bill made a vital point of the eight hours be- ing calculated from bank to bank. He was satisfied that at present that was impracticable in Merthyr and Aberdare, and explained very fully why this was so. He hoped that when next introduced the "bank-to-bank" principle would be aban- doned. After a reference to the Cambrian Railway directors' breach of privilege, describing the action of the House as childish and farcical, the hon. member said that with regard to the proposed Labour and Liberal Association at Merthyr, he was exceedingly glad that a ruove had been made, and he also hoped that the Aberdare Liberals would also at once take the matter in hand. They must take care at the outset) that the organisations were thoroughly representative of all classes and section of Liberals throughout the conatitutency, and, having regard to the fact that eolliery workmen were in a large majority in the constituency, he thought that it was for them to take the initiative, and more especially as they already had an organisation by means of which they could proceed at ouoe to work. (Applause.) The meeting closed with the usual Votefc of thanks.
NEW YORK PRICES.
NEW YORK PRICES. [fiECTER's TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Money easy. Stocks opened firm business during the day was dull, but despite this the market closed with a very firm tone. Cotton on the spot dull, at rise; futures advanced on stronger Liverpool advices and closed firm. Petroleum market quiet, but steady. Lard firmer in sympathy with Chicago advices. Wheat futures advanced owing to increasing "bull" speculation, and closed firm spot, firmer. Flour steady, but trading quiet. Corn futures firm; spot dull, but firm. Sugar steady at late rates. Coffee futures are lower, but closed steady spot closed at a nominal reduction of Tin quiet, but steady. Iron dull and unaltered. Copper has again had a quiet market. UOVF.R.NMETIT BONDS AND RAILWAY STARRS Quotations. Apr 13 Apr. 12 Call Money (J.S. Gov. Bonds 2 p.c 2 p.c Ditto, other Securities 2 p.c 2 p.c Exchange on London, 60 days sight 4.86 4.86 Ditto. Cable Transfers 4.88 4.&8 Exchange Paris, 60 days' sight 5.18% 5.18% Exchange on Berlin Days 951¡1s 95 Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 115% 115v, Western Union Telegraph Shares 90% 90V« Atchison, Topeka, AS. Fe 36% 35 l)o. Do. 4 p.c. Mor 83V. 8.5 Do. Uo. 5p.c. Income.. 58% 58% Baltimore & Ohio 98T Canada Southern Shares. 60% Canadian Pacific 89 68% Central of New Jersey. 140% I3d% Central Pacific Slmres 31 31 Chesapeake & Ohio Common 24 23% Chicago, Burlington & Quincey.. 108% 108v. Chicago A North-Western, Ord 120% 119% Chicago & N. Western Preferred. 143 143 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul .79% 78% ChicagD & Bock Island 87 86s/i Uleveld, Cin., Ch., & St. La. Ord. 70 ?c Delaware & Hudson 147% 147 Delaware Lackawana 162% 1C034 Denver A Bio Grande Shares 18% 171/. Denver Preferred 58% 52% llinois Central Shares 104 105 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 133% 133 Louisville & Nashville Shares V5% 74% Michigan Central Shares 109 109^ Missouri, Kansas, and Texas 16% 16% Missouri Pacific feOf* 60% New York, Lake Erie, & Western 31% 31 Ditto, Second Mortgage Bonds 107% 106% New York Central & Hudson River li4% 114'/„ New York, Ontariods Western,Ord 19% 19% Sorthern Pacific, Common 21% 21% orthem Pacific, Preferred 61% fcUi Norfolk <k Western Preferred 60 49% Ohio and Mississippi Ord. Shares 22% 22% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia 56% 57% Philadelphia and Beading Shares 57% 56% PhiladelphiaifcBeadingSp.c.lst Inc 75% 74% Do. do. 4 p.c. Mor 8<i S7K Union Pacific Shares 453/ 43'^ Wabash, St Louis, A Pacific 12% j>i/. Wabash St Louis, <fec.,Pref. SrS. 28% 27% COTTOSAND PRODUCE MARKUT Cotton, day's receipts at U.Sts.por S/XK? 13 00C Cotton, day's rec'pta at Gulf Ports! <1,000 10*003 Cotton, day's export to Gt Brit'n.. 9000 3000 Cotton, day's expt to Continent.. 3,003 1000 Cotton futures May delivery — 6 92 6.'S4 Cotton futures, July delivery. 7, !2 7°3 Cdttou,taiddling upland New York 7% 7 Cotton, middling New Orleans. 6f| 6% Petroleum, crude at New York 5.4C 5.40 Petroleum, st-a'dard white, N. York 610 6:10 Petroleum, -it'd white,Philadelphia 6.5 6.5 petroleum, Pipe Line Certs. May.. 57 59 SpiilcBof Turpentine 36% 3514 Lard Wilcox's Spot 6.52% 6.5n Tallow, Prime City 43/ Sugaf, fair refining Muscovados 2% 2%: Do 96 p.c, Centrifugal 3% 3% Corn, New mixed, Western spot 51 50 Corn futures,May 47% iM/ Corniutures,July 35% 45% Spring Wheat, No. 1, spot 98% £ 6'i Wheat, red winter, on the spo j 100&4 98^ Wheat, delivery May 9^4 sqs/. Wheat, delivery July 91% 89% Coffee, Bio No.7 13%d 1334 Coffee, Bio, No. 7, Low Ord. May 12.40 12.bO Coffee ditto July delivery 11.9d 12.00 Flour, State Shipping brands.. 5 55 3.45 Iron, No. l.Coltness 20.50 20.50 Tin, Australian 19.5 19.95 Copper, May n.75 11.75 Steel Bailfc 3i> 3Q Freight Grain Liverpool steamers 1%1 n Freight Grain steamers London 5<T 21 Freight Cotton to Liverpool %d i;,i Silver Bullion g6% ffey Wheat, Chicago, May delivery 82% 79">/4 Corn, Chicago May Delivery lOrfc 40% Turpentine, Savannah ?>V 33% a) price asked, (b) nom. (c) ex div, (d) ex lut
THE MELKSHAM TRAGEDY.
THE MELKSHAM TRAGEDY. The inquest on the police-sergeant who was sliot on Tuesday near Warminster by the man Gurd will be openfed to-day (Thursday). Gnrd was removed on Wednesday night to Melksham.
910,000 DAMAGES BY FIRE.
910,000 DAMAGES BY FIRE. A fire broke out on Tuesday night at Scott and Sons wool stores, Dumfries, doing damage esti- I mated at £ 10,000 1 !t !)
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CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. HAMADRYAD HOSPITAL SHIP.—Report for week ending the 12th of April, 1892:—Number of patients remaining- last week, 42; admitted since, 13; discharged, 11; died, 1; out-patu->uts treated, 181; remaining 011 board, HUGHES, Medical Superintendent. "THE MOABITTCSS" AT THE PAHK HALL.-A performance of The Moabitess will bo given at thf Park Hall, Cardiff, to-morrow (Good Friday) by the Ebenezer Choral Society, under the leader- ship of Mr Jno. Williams (Llow Ebbwy). la addition to minor artistes the vocalists will include Miss Nelly Asher, R.A.M., Mis* Ceinwen Jones, R A.M., Mr Jno. Walters, R.A.M., and Mr R. W. Evans. The orchestra will be under the leadership of Mr E. T. Roberts. The choir has been busily practising for Home time, and there is every reason to expect a rich; musical treat. THE RECENT FIRE AT THE DOCKS.—At a meeting on Wednesday of the Watch Com- niittee, held, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Thos. Rees), the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr F. C. Lloyd), read a letter from the Local Government Board with respect to the erection of a police-station at the Docks, and was instructed to write informing the Board that land had been purchased and the matter was being con- sidered.—The Head Constable reported that Ml the recent fire at the docks the Cardiff Firt Brigade had started in five minutes after tb, alarm reached the station, and had commenced work on the fiame3 within 20 minutes.—Councillor Jenkins said it was very smart work. He was at the fire and saw what the Brigade did. This fi had again drawn attention to the need for tele- phonic communication." (Hear, hear.) CARDIFF POLlen DINNER.—The first annual dinner of the Cardiff Police Athletic Club was. held on Wednesday night at the But Duck Hotel. Owing to pressure on our space, we are compelled to hold over a full report of tho proceedings. MUSICAL EXAMINATION.—The examination in connection with the London College of Music (L-arclitt Centre) was conducted at the Town-hall on YV eanesday, when a large number of candidate presented themselves.
MAESYCWMMER. *
MAESYCWMMER. INQUEST. A-n inquest WAS held at the police station on luesday evening—before Mr 15. H. Davies, deputy-coroner—to inquire into the death of the ilhprifcimats child of a young woman named Eliza Anne Chivers, living with her parents at Rennic"s-row.Evidence was given by the mother, Sarah Chivers, that her daughter, who was 18 years of age, gave birth to the child on the 4th instant.—Dr. Ruidv having given evidence, a verdict of Death from natural causes was returned.
MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH. PRESENTATION.—Company Sergeant Major Rees, R.M.E.M., was on Wednesday preseritfea with a handsome silver-plated teapot by the «taff of that regiment, from which he has just been discharged on pension. Regimental Sergeant* Major Wood, in making the presentation, spok* in eulogistic terms of the many sterling qualities of the recipient, and to the able and zealoiM manner in which he had performed his dutifes. MIl Rees briefly thanked he staff.
LLANSAMLET.
LLANSAMLET. SCHOOL BOARD.-On Tuesday evening at meeting of the School Board, it was deeded to |atition m favour of the English Sunday Closibi
ABERGAVENNY.
ABERGAVENNY. SHREP-WOHRYING CASE.—At the Abergavenny Police-court on Wednesday—James Jone% PMSoa- age Farm, Llantillio Pertholey, sued Alfred Smith, Lower House Farm, for 25s dame sus. tained by reason of defendant's dog having killed one of complainant's sheep.—The Bench, after hearing the case. suggested that it would be much more satisfactory if the parties, who were neigh* bours, could agree to settle the matter between them out of court; but finding that there was no prospect of a friendly settlement, they decided that defendant must pay the amount claimed, 25* and costs.
YSTRADMYNACH.
YSTRADMYNACH. THE LATE MR EDWARD THOMAS.—The work of fixing a two-light memorial window of stained glass in the nave of Holy Trinity Church to the memory of the late Mr Edward Llewellyn Thomas, Ystradmynach, and The Heath, neaj Cardiff, who died towards the close of the year 1890, hai been coimjleted. The window is the gift of the late Mr Thomas's three sisters, and represents two full-sized figures, underneath which are the texts, "Thy will be done "and "He bore our griefs." On the window loom bu been fixed a brass plate bearing the inscription, In memory of our dear brother." The window was supplied by Mr Powell, London.
PONTYPRIDD. (
PONTYPRIDD. ( BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting of the Guardians on Wednesday, Mr E. H. Davies presiding, considerable discussion took place with reference to complaints made by mem* bers of the Board of the inferior work done in con* nection with the building of the cottage homes al. Llantwit.—It was eventually resolved that the whole matter be referred to the Building Com- mittee, with instructions to report fullv tn the :ne*t tneetmgOf the Board, arcfclWSC* and the clerk of the wcrks be asked to attend. fhfi °- Thomas>was resolved that the architect be instructed to see that the present locks, latches, and other items of ironmongery ifl the building be at once removed and replaced ac- cording to the specifications.—Mr E. C. Spickett submitted his half-yearly estimates and it was resolved that the following calls be made -— ESlwysil:m. £1,700; Llanfabon, £800 LiÀD- trisant, fodwg, £9,500.A letter was read from the clerk to the Glyntaff Burial Board complaining at irregularities in connection with the burial ot paupers. It transpired that the person respon- sible for this was the undertaker, but the clerk explained that his contract would expire in i fortnight.—It was resolved that the undertake# be written to on the matter.
PEMBROKE DOCK.
PEMBROKE DOCK. H.M.S. BELLEROPHON, which arrived at Ply. mouth on Saturday last, is expected here during next week, when the work of fitting her for a gnardship for Milford Haven will be at ones prO. ceeded with. CYCLE CLUB. In connection with the Swift. Cricket Club, recently formed in Pembroke Dock, a Cycle Club has just been formed, with Mr G- H. Teasdale as captain, Mr H. G. White at vice-captain, and Mr W. J. Cole as honorary secretary.
:SEBASTOPOL.
SEBASTOPOL. ORDINATION SBBVICES.—Services in connection with the settlement of the Rev T. Williams of Edinburgh University, as pastor of the CongM- national Church at Sebastopol, were held en Møa. day afternoon and evening. There was a good attendance, the ministers taking being th. RovsD. M. Daviee, Varteg; J. Rees, Griffiths- town; M. Evans, Pontypool; T. J. Hughes, Maesycwmmer; J. 9. Kees, Llanhilleth J. LJ. Jones, Abersychan, &c.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. CONCERT.—A very successful concert was given at Lloyd-street Congregational Chapel on Tues.. day night. The artistes were Miss Maggie Dalies, Dyved Lewis, and Mr R. C. Jenkins, who were in capital voice, and were repeatedly cncored for their excellent renderings. Mr John Thomas conducted the choir, and Luther Owen accompanied.
LLANDYSSUL.
LLANDYSSUL. PROPOSED LOCAL BOARD,—A meeting of thi ratepayers of the above place was held on Tues- day evening at the Porth Hotel Assembly-rooms, to consider the question of getting a Local Board for Llandyssul.—The Rev W. J. Davies, who Wat elected to the chair, made n few introductory remarks, and called upon the speaker of the evening, Dr Enoch Davies, to address the meet* ing on the qdestion in hand.—Dr Davie.? then, in an interesting speech, laid the matter before the assembly in a most lucid manner.-After him Messrs J. S. Jones, D. Evans, and Dr Evatti spoke exceedingly well.—Eventually it was de^ cided by 17 votes to 11 to drop the matter for the present. The greater part ot the people present did not vote, but remained neutral. The usual votes of thanks terminated a rather disorderly meeting.
BRECON.
BRECON. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of thia Board was held en Tuesday night, Rev Prebendary Herbert Williams presiding.—It waa resolved that the chairman sign a petition in favour of extending Sunday-closing to England. —The Chairman gave it as his opinion that the Sunday-closing Act had been a very considerable failure in Wales.—The Vice-Chairman (Rev John Meredith) thought the failure was more due to the lax enforcement of the law than the law itself.—The average daily attendance at the ele- mentary schools of the town was during the oast month larger than it had ever been before, and the Chairman attributed this to free education.
SACRED CONCERT AT THE THEATRE…
SACRED CONCERT AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. To-morrow a sacred concert will be given at tbt Theatre Royal, Cardiff, when Miss Florence St. John and M. Augustus Van Biene will appear, assisted by other members of the gifted company appearing at the theatre this week. Miss Florence 8t. John will sing "There is a green hill far away, ha Kingdom Blest," and My Trea- sure, whi.st M. van Bieue will give some selec- tions on the violoncello Mr Leon Graham will render Star of Bethlehem," Mr Piddock Ore Pro Nobis, and Miss Beile Harcourt The Children s Home.
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WALES AND THE IGENERAL ELECTION,…
whole of this portion of Lord Kensington's Pembrokeshire property is included stretches over the entire of that wide and picturesque promontory, bounded by St. Bride's Bay on the north and the beautiful eatuary of Milfcrd Haven on the south. The polling strength of this district on the present Register is 517 and it is confidently believed by the Liberals of the district that more than 300 will poll for the Liberal candidate. COL. GREVILLE S INFLUENCE. Another part of South Pembrokeshire where Liberalism still confronts its ancient political foe in strong force is the Johnston polling district, which includes that portion of South Pembroke- shire running along the north side of the Milford astuary, and in which the contributory borough of Milford is geographically situated. The influential personality of Colonel the Honourable Robert Fulke Greville did much to Liberalise this portion of South Pembrokeshire, and that strong per- sonality has not lost its redeemmg force even yet. Of him it might be said. "He being dead, yet politically speaketh." Colonel Greville was the Pembrokeshire notable who shortly after he became of age fought those two prolonged,terllly contested, and ruinously expensive contests with ahe Tory sitting member, Sir John Owen, which sroused the political enthusiasm and admiration of my aged friend, as recorded inanearlierportion of this article. Colonel Greville was, I believe, the only member of the Warwick family who ever fought under Liberal colours since the family was ennobled in the person of Sir Fulke Greville in the time of Queen Eliaabalh. He was a man of generous sympathies, and of a large and com- passionate hart, and all who knew him intimately admired, respected, and loved him. He resided in a beautiful villa, built in the Italian style, on the banks of Milford Haven, and was a political Liberal of the noblest and truest type. His political example and teaching contributed largely to the Liberalisation of the Johnston Polhng District. But his extensively conducted political contests with Sir John Owen crippled his resources greatly, and obey left a pecuniary burden upon Sir John which he failed to throw off to the day of his death. Those two contests oost Colonel Greville (he had not risen to the cank of colonel then, however) considerably ovw£lOO,OOO; and Sir John was mulcted in even more than that. Other Pembrokeshire gentlemen who took prominent action in those two hotly- coateeted political conflicts were nearly ruined: indeed two or three of them were ruined in the bitter, expensive, and seemingly never-ending goiitieal struggle. For innumerable actions at j law followed the political contests, arising out of heavy claims made by publicans for the open- iøg" of their houses, as it was called, by the partisans of one side or the other—which opening meaati free living for everybody who chose to aeeept it during the whole of the 15 days at each of the two Contest*. Mr Vaiighan Williams, the father of the present Judge, before he himself was raised. to the Bench, pleading in one of these oases at the Pembrokeshire Assizes before Lord Chief Justice Denman, I think it was, said Your Lordship may not know that Pembrokeshire is the political theatre on which political parties fight out their battles to the bitter end. The contest out of which this case arises was fought to the very last minute of the very last hour of the very last of the 15 days I allowed by law. And then the losing candidate, Hon. Robert Fulke Greville, petitioned agmnst the return, unseated his opponent, and fought him again; and that contest was also atet-my fought out to the very last minute of the very last hour of the very last of the days allowed by Jaw." SIR W. R, DA VIES' CHANCES. It was Colonel influence, as I have said, which mainly Liberalised and preserved the Liberalism of that portion of South Pembroke- shire now included in the Johnston polling district; and although there has been some falling away from the Liberal standard since his death, tlÐt falling away, as I am informed, is not "Viry considerable. There have always been, ajid always will be, I suppose, invertebrate politician* with loosened knees and weak bswoks who ca nnot stand politically erect without the help ot a sustaining and guiding hand and as the magnates of South Pembrokeshire, with one or two exosptions—Lord Kensington being the chief aggressive and militant Tories, it is not mirprising that the weak-kneed Lioerals should fall away. foom their old faith. But as a voter in the district said, "We," meaning by "we" the Liberals, have still a majority. There are about 990 voters on the register for thia polling district, and we sfcall poll fully 500 of them." Have you made. yoor calculations with care and knowledge," I inquired. With the: greatest caro," was the reply; "and I believe with ample-knowledge. Weohave gone over the list thoroughly, and cur calculation is, after due" fricjttiry, that we shall poll 500 out of the 992. It may be a few more- or a few less, bat that's the approximate number." "But your opponents will leave no 9tone,untumed to or to force Liberals from their allegiance." I know that, but they can- not poswbly do me re than they have done in their efforts to defeat Mr William Davies. Every honourable and dis- honourable, ■ t {> >y did use, and we are satisfied thatMrDav ies had fully 500 votes in this dis- trict at thy'last election." "Will Mr William Roca Dav'igg stand-as good a chance at the poll as hie fathr.r f' 1 think he will. I don't see why be. sbc.'ujd not. There may be a few defections: I I d t think there will be many. But if there ih(IfÓ1d ke any, they will bo very few—very few i. ToRy LANDLORDISM MERCILESS. There are other parts of South Pembrokeshire where Liberalism will muster a fair show of force •gainst the overwhelming Tory hosts, and other places where it is growing, and in some places rapidly growing, in strength and earnestness, but I hesitate to localise these places too specifically, for Tory landlordism J9 there supreme, and, as I am informed by some who ought to know-as they have had bittfer ex. perieWee Of ft—will be merciless, as far as it can use its power, to dependent tenants who dare to votd Liberal" at the polls. Scores and hundreds will, however, even in the most politically benighted districts of the Southern part of the county, vote for the Liberal candidate, for tenants have now learnt to know that the ballot is secret, absolutely secret, and they fear the card trick no longer. The "card trick" was this: The landlord or the landlord's agent, or the Tory managers, would give the tenants—forced "like dtrinb driven cattle" to the polling booths-a card on which was written their names and residences and number on the register of voters and this card they were commanded to deliver up to the Tory agent or at the Tory Committee Rooms after they had polled. Thousands of tenants were under the delusion, and that delusion has continued in many paHs of South Pembrokeshire till now, that those cards would reveal to the landlords how their tenants had voted. As the. majority of these tenants were without leases, and could be turned out at six months' notice, without any compensation for their improvements* and if turned out would be boycotted by the other Tory landlords and left without house or farm, they naturally shrank from the risk of such an ordeal; and tamely voted as their landlords commanded them. They did not know that the "card trick" was a pure piece of election dodgery. They did not know that it was utterly and absolutely im- possible to know by the card or by the card and the register together, or by the card and the register and the counterfoil of the ballot- paper how any man had voted, unless the ballot- paper itself could be produced and com- pared with the registers and the counterfoil. But the ballot papers are all sealed carefully in bundles immediately after the election, and they would never be v isible to mortal eye any more unless under au order of the Court of Common Pleas. It has taken some tune to educate the voters of South Pembrokeshire into thia know- todge; but most of them know it now, and hence I the growing LIberahsm of even South Pembroke- shire. Once the Hundred of Castlemartin, or Castlemartin, as it is popularly called—which is a same of wider significance than the Hundred itself, and includes the whole of Pembrokeshire south of Milford Haven from Angle in the west to Tenby in the east—was an inviolate and almost unbroken Tory preserve; and the great Tovy gamekeeper, beneath whom are a host of lesser keepers, some of them almost equalling himself in political power, is the Earl of Cawdor. The preserve has been broken into in many places and some of the ganie so long hedged in have escaped, and find political freedom to be a manly and ennobling thing. Others are escaping, en- couraged and strengthened by the example of those who enjoy their political liberty, and, as I learn, Castlemartin will do better for the liiberals next election than it has ever done before." A few minutes ago I was in company with an øuentiàl Castlemartin farmer, who' farms argely, and has an intimate knowledge of his brother farmers west of Pembroke. Then you really believe," I said, continuing an interesting and, to me, instructive conversation, "that even in Castlemartin there are many who will vote for I the Liberal candidate at the next election" I do not merely believe, I know it," was the reply. ) The farmers here, and the labourers too, have -Jttntt to know that their seals are their own, and ¡ that their votes are their own, too, and numbers more than is generally supposed will vote Liberal i that I know. Why, even Pem- broke Town is becoming more Liberal than, it was, and when that is BO, what may we not expect politically? It is Haverfordwest and Fishguard that are going back to Toryism more shame for them. We are im- proving, politically, both in borough and j district." THE CHANGE IN POLITICAL FEELING. This view of the political situation, and of the improved Liberalism of Castlemartin, was strongly corroborated by an intelligent farmer Jiving in the east of the district, not far away from Tenby. I see a change," he said, in the political feeling everywhere, and many more will vote for the Liberals in Castlemartin than ever voted before," whilst a third gentleman informed me that the farmers are becoming daily more and more convinced that the landlords do not care a straw for them, but only for their rent.. He mentioned one incident, amongst others, which occurred recently. A meeting was called specially to discuss in a friendly manner with the land- lords the question of rents. The principal land- owners were conspicuous only by their absence, the two most notable absentees being the Earl of Cawdor and Sir C. E. G. Philipps, of Picton Castle. He further instanced some of the recent contests in the district for County Councillors, where the tenants voted dead against the landlord's nominees. Those from whom I have received this informa- tion are most reliable and trustworthy, and know Castlemartin thoroughly, and from all that I hear —and I have heard much more than your space will allow me to give—I am inclined to believe that South Bembrokeshire—the great Tory preserve of the county-will make a much better stand for Liberalism at the next election than at any former contest. What is needed here, as everywhere else, is hard and well-directed work and intelligent and self-denying workers when the day of political conflict comes. To prepare for that conflict is the work for to-day, not for to-morrow and if the Liberals take Time by the forelock now they will domuch better in South Pembrokeshire than they have ever done before.