South Wales Daily News

FUTURE OF THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. ERECTION OF WORKS IN AMERICA. Lnst week we stated that one of the leading tin-plate manufacturing firms contemplate erect- ing tinworks in the United States, and we are now assured that such is the case. The necessary negotiations have been completed, and the erection of a tinhouse will be proceeded with during the course of the next month in the vicinity of New York. It is also on the tapis that an extensive establishment will in the course of time be erected further inland. The projected works will only comprise a tinhouse, or the finishing department of the trade, where black plates, which will be manufactured in tho home works of the firm, will be sent to be coated with tin. We also understand that two or three gentlemen well-known in tin-plate circles will this week proceed to America with the object, it is stated, of making arrangements for the erection of tiu-houaes there. At piesent the tariff on black plates is only about half of that imposed on trimmed tin-plates, and were it not for the uncertainty amongst tin-plate makers with reference to the future duty on black plates—for it is supposed that an attempt will be made to raise it upon this commodity at no distant date—a feeling exists that it ia just .-r possible other manufacturers would also adopt similiar steps. Mr W. H. Edwards, a well-known tin-plate manufacturer, leaves Swansea in a fortnight to start tinning works at Philadelphia. He intends at once starting five sets of his father's (Mr Daniel Edwards, of the Dyffryn Works) patent pots. and more are to be sent out in due course. Mr Edwards's manager and his family leave for America this week to assume control of the new works.

TIN-PLTE MAKERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the executive of the Tin-plate Makers' Association was convened at the Mack- worth Hotel, Swansea, on Saturday, the main object being to consider the Melyncrythan dis- pute. A quorum, however, did not put in an appearance, and the members who were present, after waiting for some time in vain for the neces- sary number, were compelled to adjourn the meeting to a future date.

THE SUPINENESS OF MEDICAL MEN. TO THE EDITOR. SIB,—I should not trouble you with any re- marks on the letter of Working Man if it had not seemed to some of my professional brethren that it was worth while to state their case. The whole matter seems to me to hinge on the ques- tion, Is a doctor a self-sacrificing philanthropist or a person getting his living by being paid for it like other labourers in the vineyard? For my own part I would rather be the former, but my personal likes or dislikes have nothing to do with the point at issue. What do the public say about it ? Time was, and not so long ago, when a halo of considerable sentiment surrounded the family doctor. If, on the one hand, he was expected not to be too particular whether he got paid or not, and to fly at the call of distress without regard to the question of remu- neration yet on the other his bill was a debt of honour, which, though probably left long owing, was paid at last, and even allowed by creditors to be paid in full when others were paid a divi- dend. Presents to the doctor were almost as common as to the parson, and legacies nearly as frequent to doctors as to lawyers. Tradesmen sent in their bills, it is true, but whoever thought of dunning the doctor for a settlement? He was a privileged person, and Society had a right to expect that ha would do some work for his privi- lege which, on purely business principles, he would not have done. But all this is changed now. The change is not the work of the doctors. Society has changed towards them some thirty years they are now changing towards society, but they are changing, as was inevitable, through the need of self-de- fence. Has the working man no share of the blame for this, if blame there be ? It was impos- sible that a sentiment should continue to be cherished which was all benevolence on the one side and largely imposition on the other. At present a legacy is hardly ever heard of. If it is a court of law will be almost sure to cancel it as obtained by undue influence. Presents are equally rare. If people are honest they pay the doctor exactly 20s to the B, or still more com- monly knock off the odd shillings, if any. and a very large proportion of all his patients never dream of paying him at all. But still worse remains behind, for which Working- Man's confreres are wholly responsible, namely, not only cheating the doctor, but jeering at him. A man who has been called out of bed a few times to attend to trivial ailments, under the assurance that they were cases of life and death, and has been mocked at and jeered when he has asked for the promised fee, is likely to find his philanthropy a vanishing quantity, and to regulate his conduct for the future m the more strictly business principles of ready money from strangers. Of course, the answer is that in immediate issues of life and death common humanity would prompt a doctor worthy of the name to give his services. When such an issue is clearly shown, it will hardly be asserted that medical men are behindhand in following such promptings. but they are so accustomed to be imposed upon by false pretences that the dictates of self- preservation acquire at least an equal force. If no mercy is shown the doctor, why should he alone be called upon to show it ? He is no more obliged to give his services than the baker to give his bre.ad,or the butcher his meat,or the workmen his labour. But it is answered, his is an honourable profession and not a trade, and it is infra digniiate to insist on payment. Is not a clergyman's an honourable profession, but does a bishop save your soul gratuitously ? Is not a barrister's an honourable profession, but does he p'ead your cause for nought? No, when sentiment operated on both sides, it was well for both; now that it is discarded in the one, let it be discarded in the other for justice' sake.—I am, &c., BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. April 23.

MR WARMINGTON, M.P., AT NEW TREDEGAR. On Friday night Mr C. M. Wannington, M.P., visited Tredegar and addressed- his constituents. He was met at Tirphil station by the officers and members of the Liberal Association, together with the town band, and escorted to the residence of Mr' J. Morgan, Free Trade Hall, the treasurer of the local society. In the evening he addressed a crowded meeting, presided over by Mr A. G. Ogilvie, chairman of the board of directors of the Powell Duffryn Com- pany, and who is also the Liberal candidate for South Suffolk. In addition to Mr Warniington. there were also on the platform :—Mr N. Phillips, C.C., Mr W. Walters, Mr J. Morgan, and the Revs J. Tcrins Phillips and B. Davies. —The Chairman briefly opened the proceedings by complimenting the hon. member on the high esteem in which he was held in the hearts of the electors of so large a constituency. He most earnestly hoped that his return would again be of the same triumphant character as in 1885.—Mr R. Thomas proposed a resolution of continued and unwonted confidence in Mr Warmmgton as a fit and proper person to represent the constituency at the forth- coming General Election.—The resolution was seconded by the Rev B. Davias, and warmly supported by Mr Councillor Phillips.—The next resolution was proposed by the Rev J. T. Phillips, and seconded by Mr J. Morgan, condemning the present Government, and demanding an earlj dissolution; also placing entire confidence in Mr Gladstone, together with the Librral leaders, and fully endorsing the Liberal programme as exponded in the Newcastle Conference. Both resolutions were unanimously adopted.—Mr Warmington, who was received with loud and continued cheers, addressed the meeting, and referred in pathetic terms to the late calamity which unfor- tunately befel this locality, and then entering into the arena of general politics stated that the pros- pects of the cause of Liberalism throughout the whole country were brighter than at any period of its previous history. It appeared that he was to be opposed. A confirmed Tory was worthy of honour and respect, but a person who wore the garb of one political party while still adhering faithfully to the principles of another, could not be trusted; and if the constituency had a preference to a person other than himself — one who endorsed the full Liberal creed, and a follower of Mr Gladstone—he (Mr Warniington) would wil- lingly resign the trust they had given him in 1885, and would come down to help his successful return to the House of Commons. The issue before the electors in the present contest must be between two parties only, and he could tell them that he would not trouble himself about his opponent, who seemed to be converted from his principles of 1885. Let it not be misunderstood that the question of Home Rule for Ireland was held in the background by -the Liberal party, for it would be the first and chief question which would occupy the attention of the new House of Commone. He was glad to state that the land question weuld also have to be considered and, more than all, he was proud in thinking that with great diligence and persever- ance the Welsh party had finally succeeded in in- ducing their venerated leader to promise that next to Home Rule for Ireland the question of tne disendowment and disestablishment of the English Church in Wales would be brought for- ward by the Liberal party. Alluding to working men candidates, ho said he de- sired to express his profound interest, and as that constituency was industrial they were well able to return one of their number as their representative, and whoso services would undoubtedly be of practical value in the legisla- tive discussions of Labour questions. But there was one great difficulty in their way in carrying out such a nobe desire, and that was the enor- mous cost requisite as election expenses. He would, therefore, tell them that he would vote for a measure having for its object the payment of members of Parliament, so that when a consti- tuency so desired it could select a man from its own ranks.—The usual vote of thanks concluded the meeting.

THE OSWESTRY MURDER. Richard Bromley was brought up at Oswestry on Saturday charged with murdering bis son Wil- liam, at Porthywaen, on the 7th inst., and he was further charged with attempting to murder his two other children, Richard and Margaret, at the same time and place. The prisoner, who was in a pitiable state, cried, and trembled like a leaf and much sympathy was felt towards him, not- withstanding the grave crime with which he is charged. On the application of Police-Superin- tendent Langford, Bromley was remanded to Shrewsbury Gaol until the 30th inst.

SUICIDE OF A BOY. On Saturday the body of the boy named Matthew Boulton was found hanging in a barn near Dalton-in-Furness. It appeared that he had fastened a chain to a beam, attached a rope tp it, and hanged himself, reaching the rope by means of a stool. When foand he was only a couple of nchea off the grouad.

COLLIERY DISPUTES AT TREHERBERT. At the Public-hall, Treherbert, a mass meeting of workmen employed at the Ynvsyfeio Colliery was held, under the presidency of one of the miners, to consider the dispute in reference to the system of employing contractors to work the Gorllwyn seam. It appeared that about four months ago the seam was stopped, and about 100 men thrown out of employment, the management alleging that it was unprofitable to work. After a lengthy deliberation a resolution was unani- mously adopted protesting against the present system of working.—A meeting of the workmen employed at the Blaenrhondda Colliery levels was also held to consider the dispute about the list of prices. Mr W. Evans, agent, was present. No settlement was effected. The men will bring out their tools at the end of the month unless an amicable settlement be arrived at.

THE GREAT WESTERN COLLIERY DISPUTE. RESULT OF THE ARBITRATION AT CARDIFF. Councillor T. Daronwy Isaac, Treorlcy, and Mr Edward Jones, who had been appomted arbitrator to settle the dispute in reference to the prices to be paid for working the Jubilee Vein in the Great Western Colliery, Hafod, Rhondda Valley, met at Cardiff on Saturday afternoon, and after deliberating for several hours they agreed upon all points in the dispute and decided to submit particulars of their settlement to a mass meeting of the workmen of the colliery on Mon- day evening. It appears that for a long time past the workmen have suffered considerably owing to enforced idleness, the company stating that it was impossible for them to keep the works going regularly while the dispute in that seam existed. Councillor Daronwy Isaac, Mr Edward Jones, Mr W. Evans (sub- agent), Mr Wales (manager), and the under manager of the colliery and two of the aggrieved workmen entered the seam on Thursday and travelled throughout the workings and thoroughly inspected it. The arbitrators ob- tained evidence from the workmen and the management of a somewhat similar vein in the Cymmer Colliery, and carefully compared all the various items and conditions of both seams. It is, therefore, very probable that an amicable settlement will be effected at the mass meeting to be held this evening (Monday).

CAMBRIAN ASSOCIATION OF MINERS. MONTHLY MEETING IN THE RHONDDA. THE DISPUTE AT THE YNYSYFRIO COLLIERY. A meeting of the Cambrian Association of Miners was held on Saturday in the Assembly- room of the Windsor Hotel, Ton. Thirty-seven collieries were represented. Mr W. Abraham, M.P., and Mr W. Evans, sub-agent, were present. A long discussion took place in refer- ence to the question of sub-contracting alleged to have been recently introduced in the GorJlwyn seam in the Ynysyfeio Colliery, Treherbert. It appeared. that the vein was stopped about five months ago, the management stating they found it unprofitable to work. About 200 workmen were tiirown out of employment. Mr W. Abraham, M.P., and Mr W. Evans, in the course of their remarks in English and Welsh strongly condemned the innovation, stating that it was most injurious to the interests of the work- men. Mr Evans observed that at a mass meeting of the workmen of Ynvsyfeio, Lady Margaret. Tynewydd, Blaenycwm, and Blaenrhondda, held on the prev ious evening, a resolution was unani- mously passed protesting against the continuance of the objectionable system recently adopted in the Gorllwyn seam, and hoping that the miners would soon be able to compel the management to abandon it. Several of the delegates spoke to the same effect upon the subject, and it was resolved:— That this meeting most strongly protests against the sub-contracting system, and wishes to inform the workmen in the various parts of the district generally workmen in the various parts of the district generally that the system has altered the ultal payment for working that seam, and is directly in opposition to the SliUiiig-Mcale agreement. The sub-contracting system destroys the independence of the workmen as well as the efficiency of tho Sliding-scale. Conse- quently, we hope that workmen and employers will be manly enough to bring matters before the Sliding- scale committee whenever a change of systems is de- sirable. THE GREAT WESTKRN COLLMRY DISPUTE. A long discussion also took place in regard to the dispute about the prices paid for working the Jubilee Vein in the Great Western Colliery. It appeared that the grievances of the workmen had existed for a long time past. Mr Evans stated that Mr Edward Jones, Councillor T. Daronwy Isaac, Mr Wales, manager, and Mr James, deputy manager, and himself had visited the Jubilee seam a day or two previously for the purpose, if possible, of amicably settling the dis- pute. A number of the delegates, addressing the meeting in Welsh, urged that as longas other collieries were allowed to fill the Great Western Collieries trucks the miners of the latter pit would never have their grievances redressed. A representative stated that a large number of the Great Western Colliery workmen were in needy circumstances already in consequence of the irregularity of the work there. He suggested that Mr Evans, or the agents of the Association, should communicate with the management of all the other collieries in the dis- tricts, requesting- theiii not to load Great Western Colliery waggons, and pointing out to them the probate consequence of., oppusibg the wishes of the m or the organisation,, It was generally agreed that such a course would be imprudent, and that the colliery officials would absolutely ignore the appeal. Other representatives re- marked that the only efficient way of finally settling the dispute was to request the aggrieved workmen to tender notices to terminate contracts and bring out their tools, and maintain the num- ber of unemployed out of the funds of the Asso- ciation. One or two of the delegates, though coinciding personally with the observations, considered that the question should be submitted first to the collieries individualty, and their views made known at the next monthly meeting. Mr Evans stated that Mr Edward Jones and Councillor T. Daronwy Isaac were at Cardiff that day negotiating in reference to the dispute, and consequently, perhaps, it would be advisable to postpone the question of tendering of notices to terminate contracts till they were informed of the result of the arbitration. It was eventually decided that the men be authorised to give notices should the arbitrators fail to arrive at an amicable settlement that day. THE DISPUTE AT THE NATIONAL COLLIERY. It appeared that about a month ago the miners employed in the National Colliery, Rhondda Fach Valley, put up at the pit's mouth 48 hours' notice to suspend operations for a day for the purpose of holding a mass meeting to consider the dispute about the "clod," which is a thin, worthless strata upon the coal. The management removed the poster and put another in its place stating that work would not be suspended on the day announced by the workmen. However, opera- tions ceased on the date in question, and all the men were consequently summoned by the company for the loss sustained, the damages claimed from each collier being £10. Mr W. Abiaham, M.P., waited upen the directors of the company in reference to the matter, and prevailed upon them to withdraw the summonses. They agreed to do so provided the men paid the costs of the sum- monses. The Association resolved unanimously to bear that expense themselves, inasmuch as the miners were under the impression that they were acting legally in ceasing operations after tender- ing 48 hours' notice to the management. Mr Abraham explained to the delegates that it was an erroneous idea that workmen had the right to suspend work by giving such notice, except in cases where the custom had been thoroughly established. ALTERING NUMBERS ON COLLIERS' TRAMS. Mr Evans called attention to a complaint which had been received from the workmen employed at the Llwyuypia Colliery about a certain workman having ultered a fellow-miner's tram of coal which was on the parting attached to a number of others. The alleged offender was employed with another collier who was responsible for the stall, and consequently he had not a number of his own. The management were informed of the offence, but declined to prosecute in the matter. Tho Works Committee were refused summons because it was the alleged offender's partner was the person who had received payment for the tram which had been tampered with.—Mr Abraham remarked that he took the opportunity on a recent occasion of consulting the grand jury at the Assizes on tho subject, and his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams explained that in his opinion it was the company that should prosecute persons illegally tampering with or altering numbers on trams in the mines. Until they passed the weighing machines at the pit's mouth, the management were responsible for the trams of coal belonging to the men.—The discussion was postponed for a month.

THE ANTHRACITE MINERS. A The monthly meeting of the Anthracite Miners' Association was held on Saturday at the Tregib Arms, Brynamman, Mr Rees Hopkin, Crynant, presiding. The secretary (Mr Enoch Rees) was again absent through indisposition. The Felin- fach Colliery, Cwmtwreh, was admitted into membership. A levy of sixpence was made on each member of the Association in support of the labour representative, Mr W. Abraham (Mabon). The delegates discussed the desirability of sup- porting the Liberal electors of the Gower division to pay the election expenses of Mr D. Randell, M. P., but eventually the question was referred for consideration to the various collieries before I the next monthly meeting. Complaints were made of the tendency shown in some parts of the district by miners to accept contracts, the practice being condemned. A delegate was appointed to attend the Aberdare Conference, and the meeting instructed him to vote in favour of a weekly holiday instead of a monthly one.—The meeting expressed a desire that all miners in the district would abide by the resolution, which has been repeatedly confirmed, in relation to the employment of unskilled labour.

NEATH, SWANSEA, AND LLANELLY MINERS' ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the members of this Association was held at Swansea on Saturday, Mr Clement presiding.—The report of Mr Isaac Evans (the miners' agent) was read, which dealt with disputes during the month. All were of an unimportant nature, with the exception of one now pending at the Bog Colliery, Llansamlet, where, up to the present, there were no signs of a settlement. It appears that the officials of the colliery gave notice to so'ne of the men to leave, and this excited some uneasiness in the minds of the rest, who had given notice to terminate contracts, unless their fellows were re-instated. It was resolved that those who had been engaged to replace the dismissed men should be excluded. There is also a question of difference in the price in two of the headings, at the same colliery, and the colliery seems to be stopped for some time. i It was resolved to support the suggested weekly half-holiday at the delegate meeting at Aberdare. The question of the International Congress next June on the eight hours' question was discussed, but seeing that such diversity of opinion prevailed in Great Britain on the subject, it was believed to be advisable that a thorough understanding should take place between them before proceed- ing with the matter at the Conference.

COLLIERS' MEETING AT EBBW VALE On Saturday evening a mass meeting of colliers was held on Wain-y-Pound, Ebbw Vale Mr J. Morgan presided.—Delegates were selected to attend the meeting at Abereare on Monday.— The first matter under consideration was the advisability of restricting the output of coal. Several speekers took part, Mr Cottle moving that in the opinion of that meeting it was advis- able to restrict the output, which was carried. The method to adopt to carry this into effect was next discussed. Three schemes were placed before the meeting by different speakers. One was that they should only work five days per week. Another, that to stop a week would be more effectual. The other suggestion Was that the number of trams for each man should be limited. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of tho meeting that by working five days a week the amount of coal raised would not be reduced, besides, it would be impracticable where there are many day workmen.—Mr Cottle moved that the number of trams be limited to each man according to the price of the different seams.—This resolution was adopted.—The Durham strike was taken into consideration, when ili was decided to forward £10 out of the funds towards the relief of the strikers.

FEDERATION OF TRADES' DEMONSTRATION. The Taff Vale Railway Company have signified their intention of issuing cheap tickets from Merthyr and Aberdare, and also by a special train leaving Treherbert at 9.10 a.m., in order to give those residing at a distance an opportunity of being present at the demonstration.

MINERS' MEETING AT BEDWAS. A general meeting of the Bryngwyn Colliery workmen was held on the Tyn-Ton grounds on Saturday evening last, under the presidency of Mr William Parry, to consider the proposal of financially assisting the Durham miners. The meeting decided that instructions be given to the secretary (Mr Lewis Miles) to forward at once 23 from the colliery fund towards the workmen on strike, and to continue their support during the struggle, The meeting decided also in favour of the sug- gested guarantee fund of 2s per member to the Association. In respect to the disputes pending at the Rudry-Merthyr Collieries with reference to the introduction of safety-lamps into a portion of the colliery, and the night-wage men's grievance, arrangement was made to support those men in case of their failing to come to an amicable arrangement with the management. It was also resolved that Mr William Evans (Pandy) should represent this colliery at the forthcoming delegate meeting in the Rhymney Valley.

MINERS MEETING IN CARDIFF. A well-attended meeting of miners' representa- tives on the Sliding scale Committee was held on Saturday at the Grand Hotel, Cardiff, presided over by Mr David Morgan. Final arrangements were made for the general conference of repre- sentatives of South Wales and Monmouthshire colliery workmen to be held in the Carmel-hall, Aberdare, on Monday next. The proceedings will commence at 10.30 a.m., and. if necessary, will be continued over the following day (Tuesday). The principal business on the agenda paper is the consideration of a letter received by the I resident, Mr W. Abraham, M.P., from tho Northumber- land Miners' Secretary, suggesting the advisi- bility of the South Wales and Monmouthshire miners and the Northumberland miners taking a weekly holiday, with a view to a restriction of the output.

LOSS OF A NEWPORT STEAMER. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY AT CARDIFF. At the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Saturday, the inquiry was resumed into the circumstances attending the stranding and total loss of the s.s. Egret, of Newport, which occurred on the West Cardiff Sands on the morning of 6th March last. Mr T. W. Lewis, who presided over the court, was assisted by Captains Parfitt and Parsons, nautical assessors. Mr Waldron appeared for the Board of Trade, and Mr Ingledew represented the captain. Mr John Davies, mate, recalled, reiterated his former statement that the weather was very thick at the time of the accident, and that no lights were seen beyond the two flashes from the English and Welsh ground lightship, to which reference was made on the opening day. Mr John Westlake, boatswain and acting second mate, said that when the vessel left Newport he was at the wheel. When the two flashes from the lightship were observed, the master altered the course to south west by west. They kept on that course till witness left the wheel, between ton and fifteen minutes before the vessel struck. The vessel was then going dead slow. After leaving the wheel he stood behind the man who relieved him for a shcs-t time, and then went on the mam deck. When the vessel struck, the chief officer and two or three men were on the forecastle head. They were in the act of getting the anchor on board. He heard the captain give the order to the chief mate to get the anchor in just before she struck. He could not, how- ever, swear that any attempt was made to carry out the order. Harry Dart, able seaman, who was on the forecastle with the mate at the time of the accident, said the order to get the anchor in was immediately countermanded by the captain and the mate's look-out was not interfered with. This evidence was confirmed by another able seamen named Jacobsen. Mr Macfarlane, chief engineer, said from the time they left Newport tho vessel was going either dead slow or half speed. This completing the case for the Board of Trade, Mr Waldron asked the court to decide whether the ship had a sufficient number of com- passes on board, whether they were in good order, and whether the master had ascertained and corrected the deviation of the compasses whether proper measures were taken to ascertain the position of the vessel at or about 12.15 on the morning of the 6th of March whether a safe and proper course was set, and due and proper allowance made for tides and currents whether, having regard to the foggy state of the weather, the vessel was navigated at too great a speed; and whether, in the opinion of the court, the non-use of the lead was justified. In conclusion he asked the court to deal with the certificate of the master. Mr Ingledew, on behalf of the captain, urged that his client, if guilty of an error of judgment, had displayed throughout the utmost caution, and he confidently asked them to acquit him of blame. The inquiry was adjourned till to-day, when judgment will be given.

CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. CHEERING LIBERAL PROSPECTS. MEETING OF UNIONISTS AT LLANELLY. Major Jones has commenced a vigorous house- to-house canvass at Llanelly. On Friday he visited the Seaside, and on Saturday the Old Castle and Lloyd-street districts. The Liberal candidate was accompanied by several of his leading supporters. Everywhere he was most cordially received, and promises of support were voluntarily made by the electors generally. During the canvass tho Major states that he only met with, at the utmost calculation, about twenty supporters of his • opponent. The success of last Thursday night's meeting, and the enthusiasm which was displayed by the large audience present in the cause of the Liberal candidate, still continues to be the subject of con- versation amongst Liberals, who declaro that it has been the means of infusing vigour and ani- mation into the Liberal party. The campaign is looked forward to with increasing interest, and the issue of the conflict is anticipated by the progressive party with the utmost confidence. It has been decided to hold public meetings in various districts of the town, to be ad- dressed by Major Jones, and the first of these will bo held at tho Dock Chapel Schoolroom at seven o'clock next Thursday night, when the Liberal candidate will speak on international trade and the McKinlcy Bill. This qnestion is of considerable interest to a tin-plate centre like Llanelly, and there will doubtless be a large attendance at the meeting. The party are perfecting their arrangements for making &complete canvass of the town, and this will be vigorously carried out during the course of the next few weeks. of the next few weeks. On Saturday our reporter had a conversation with Major Jones, who said that he had been greatly amused in reading an interview that morning in the Western Mail upon the position of affairs in the borough, in which someone asked whether it was likely that he would eventually retire from the contest. The Major added, with a significant smile, that he was not likely to do that, and added that he had every confidence in the issue of the fight, and that he anticipated a very sub- stantial majority. Everywhere, he said, he was received with cordiality in the town, and the same feeling prevailed as to the issue. The Major observed that lie had every confidence in the Liberalism of Carmarthen, and added that he was sanguine of polling more in the county town than his opponent, despite all that was said to the contrary. A meeting of Unionists was held at the Athenseum School, Llanelly, on Friday night, Sir John Jenkins being present. The attendance was very small indeed, only about a dozen being present, despite the fact that circulars had been sent freely around the town. The meeting was a purely tactical one," as one of those present in- formed our reporter: "We only met to make preliminary arrangements for the cam- paign." A well-known supporter of Mr Lewis Morris received one of these circulars inviting his presence, but he has since then been heard to declare that he was very in- dignant with Sir John and his principal sup- porters for sending him such a circular. Did they, he inquired, think that he was going to prove a traitor to the Liberal cause simply because he was not selected? "I suppose," he said, that the Liberal Unionists are so scarce in the toyn that they must forsooth make advances w 'tt tho object of alluring Liberals in their disappointment. They will find they have made a great mistake," he said, for Liberals can forget all purely personal feelings and remain faithful to the great cause which they have at heart.:

CARDIFF. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—At the Cardiff police-court. on Saturday—before the Ald- erman Jacobs and Major Sloper—John McNab was fined 20s and costs, or 14 days' im- prisonment, for being drunk, refusing to quit the Greyhound Hotel, and assaulting P.C. 13 on the 22nd inst. ASSAULTING A MOTHER. — John O'Keefe was bound over in his own recognisances of £10 to keep the paace for six months, at the instance of his mother, who gave evidence that he had assaulted her on the 6th inst. NEGLECTED CHILDREN.—Frederick and Francis Fisher, aged 11 and 10 years respectively, were sentenced to one day's imprison- ment, and each ordered to receive six strokes or the birch rod for stealing two pioce3 of canvas value one penny, the property of Mr Phelps, gardener, Cathays.—Alderman Jacobs severely censured the parents for their neglect of the children.

NEWPORT. A FARMER'S BOY ON HIS TRAVELS.—At he Newport police-court on Saturday tJfnmk Hughes, farmer's boy, 16 years of lage, was charged with stealing two pair of boots and several pieces of harness, the property of John Cox. Mr Cox is a small farmer and lives at Magor. The prisoner accompanied Cox's son home from quarrying, and was taken into the employ. Here he remained a week, and on the eighth day decided to travel. He took both his master's and his mistress's boots, and tho harness, which he carried in a fodder bag. He disposed of the master's boots, and was stopped at Blake- ney by P.C. Newport, of the Gloucestershire Constabulary, as he was plodding off in the direction of Gloucester. Prisoner plausibly told the officer that it was all right; he bought the things of Mr Foster, farmer, Christchurch, New- port, but afterwards owned the truth, and men- tioned the Cox's as his last place. Prisoner now pleaded guilty, and said he belonged to Mitcham, Surrey. The Bench told him he had been guilty of a very bad piece of conduct, and sentenced him to one month's hard labour.

MERTHYR. AFFILIATION CASE.—Thomas Leonard was summoned to show cause why he should not contribute towards the sup- port of the illegitimate child of Elizabeth Bailey, of which he was alleged to be the father.—Mr W. Beddoe was for complainant, and Mr Daniel Evans, Brecon, for defendant. The hearing of the case occupied several hours. Complainant was in service with Mr Hoskings, butcher, High-street, and it was there the in- timacy was alleged to have taken place, defen- dant, a nephew of Mr Hoskings, being a resident assistant. Witnesses were called on each side, defendant flatly contradicting on all points the assertions of complainant. — Mr W. Smyth announced that the magistrates considered the case fully proved, and made an order of 2s 6d per week against the defendant and costs, including advocate's fee. He wished the advocates would take up such cases a little shorter. He did not desire to be dictatorial to the legal profession, but he did think if they cut matters a little shorter it would be to the advantage of all parties, and especially to those who sat there to administer justice. SUNDAY OPENING.—Jane Beynon, Chandlers' Arms, NantygWMDth-street, summoned for keep- ing her house open for the sale of beer on Sunday, the 17th inst., was fined 30s and OOiJt; licence not endorsed. Evidence was given by Actino- sergeant Davies, who, in company with P.C. Williams and P.O. Smith, had visited the house on the day in question.—Mr J. W. Lewis ap- peared for the defendant. THEFT AT TREHARRIS.— J. Williams, Treharris. collier, charged with stealing a mandril belonging to Daniel Evans, Treharris, on the 19th inst., was fined 21s, or, in default, a month s imprisonment.

BRIDGEND. LICENSING Ovvknokb — On Saturday—before Mr R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), Colonel Frank- len, Major David, and Mr R. L. Kmght — E. W. Jones, of the Ship Hotel, Bridgend, was sum- moned for having his house open on Good Friday night after the legalised hours. Mr T. J. Hughes appeared for the defence, and admitted the charge. The Bench inflicted a fine of £5, and the licence was endorsed.—Three young men found on the premises were fined 15s each.— Letitia Thomas, of theWhiteHart Inn, Maesteg, was summonad for supplying beer on Good Friday night after hours. The defendant was fined £2, and the licence was endorsed. GAMW TRESPASS.—Samuel Davies, of Maesteg, postman, was summoned by William Beynon, of Taibach, for an offen-e of the above kind.— Fined £2.. PETTY THEFT.—David Williams of Blaengarw, fcimberman, was charged by T. D. Bevan, inn- keeper, with stealing two glasses. Sent to gaol for seven days. UNLAWFULLY WOUNDING.—WM. Evans of Blaengi.rvv, was charged by Henry Walters of the same place with an offence of this kind. Prosecutor, who is a grocer, was driving a horse and cart along the higltway, when the accused seized the animal by the head. Walters told him to let go, but as he would not witness got down, when a struggleoecurred,and the defendant assailed Walters in a violent manner, and struck" him with a stone causing a serious wound. Mr Rhys (Morgan and Rhys) prosecuted. Evans was sent for trial at the Quarter Sessions.

CARMARTHEN. COMMITTAL OF A RKPUTGD FATHER.—At the county petty sessions on Saturday—before Mr E. M. Davies, C. W. Jonas. Dudley Williams-Drura- mond, and H. J. Thomas—Thomas Davies, Pontfaen Factory, Llandefeilog, the reputed father of the child of Ann Husband, St. Clear's, was sent to gaol for three months for disobeying a bastardy order. He had absconded to America, and during his absence the arrears totalled nearly £40.

MARRIAGE OF MR WALTER DE WINTON. St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, was crowded on Saturday afternoon when Mr Walter de Winton, 1st Lite Guards, of Maesihvch Castle, Radnorshire, was married to Miss Hylda Mar- shall, daughter of General and Mrs Marshall, of Broadwater, Godalming, and 9, Eaton-place. The service was fully choral, and a detachment of the 1st Life Guards lined the pathway to the church, and followed the bridal procession, taking up a position on each side of the aisle when the bride reached the altar. Captain Homfray, a brother officer, acted as best man, and there were six bridesmaids, Miss de Winton (sister of the bride- groom), Miss Mary Hartopp, Miss Nosta Barclay, and Miss Winifred Miller Mundy (cousins of the bride), Miss Lawson, and Miss Marjo.ie Lawson (niece of the .bride). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white satin with hi £ 'b collar, trimmed with antique Brussels lace, and decorated with pearls. Her lace veil was fastened by a diamond star, and she carried a bouquet of choice exotics. The bridesmaids wore white satin dresses, covered with white chiffon, and broad yellow sashes and straw hats, trimmed with daffodils to correspond. They each wore a gold true lover's knot brooch, studded with pearls and diamonds, which, with bouquets and baskets of daffodils, were the gifts of the bridegroom. The Right Rev Bishop Wilkinson performed the nuptial rite, assisted by the Rev James Brcden Powell. After the ceremony the wedding party re-assembled at the residence of the bride's mother in Eaton-piace, and later in the day Mr and Mrs de Winton left for the Fisheries," West Drayton, for the honeymoon. The presents were very numerous.

THE REPRESENTATION OF CARDIGANSHIRE. A VISIT FROM THE UNIONIST CANDIDATE. Mr Win. Jones, of Birmingham, the Unionist candidate for the county of Cardigan at the general election, has been in the neighbourhood of Cardigan, accompanied by Mr Henry Tobit Evans, for some days, interviewing the few Liberals and Conservatives to be found there. A rumour being circulated that Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q.U., M.P., intended to retire from the reprasent.ation of the county, Mr James Stephens, secretary of the Liberal Association, wired to Mr Rowlands on Saturday morning on the question, and received the following reply.—" The state- ment that I intend to retire at the next elec- oion is a baseless and ridiculous lie. Nothing but death shall prevent my contesting Cardigan- shire—W. Bo wen Rowlands." if J -0

NEWPORT. FIRE AT THE DOCKS.—Shortly before eicht o'clock on Saturday evening a shed, 50 feet long, erected near the new entrance lock of the dock extension works, was discovered to be on fire. The shed was used for mortar making, and con- tamed a lot of machinery. A number of trucks, ranged alongside the shed, and containing material for dock work, were got out of danger by Captain Parfitt, dockmaster, aided by a number of men. The Newport Fire Brigade took down their "steamer," but the shed collapsed in a very short time, owing to the rapidity of the fire. The hose and appliances preceded the steamer. Tt is not thought that the destruction of the shed vvilldelay theopening of the extension.

CADOXTON. I I HEALTH COMMITTEE.—The annual meeting of the Health Committee of the Barry and Cadox- ton Local Board was held on Friday night at Cadoxton. •—Dr O'Donnell was unanimously reo elected chairman .or the ensuing twelve months.

FOREST OF DEAN. THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT PAIIKENP.—Mr F. Carter opened an inquiry on Saturday touching the death of John Harris, of Coleford, who was killed by the collapse of a gantry at the Steam Stone Saw Mills on the previou-i day. Evidence of identification having been taken, the inquest was adjourned in order that the Inspector of Factories might be communicated with.

ABERTILLERY. PRESENTATION.—A most interesting gathering of the employees of the Tin-plato Works, Aber- tillery, and a few friends, took place at the National Schoolroom, Abertillery, on Saturday evening for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr G. B. Hammond, late manager of the Abertillery Tin-plate Works, who is leaving the district for Treforest.— The presentations consisted of a framed address to Mr Hammond and a handsome tea and coffee service to Mrs Hammond. Mr John Windmill presided, and amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Hammond, Messrs W. Jordon, W. Rosser, T. Bevan, W. 1. Michael, F. E. Bain, J. Grif- fiths, J. Gunter, W. Rees (manager), J. W. Williams, E. J. Williams, J. Burgess, the Rev J. Francis Rees, B. A., and others. Selections of music were given during the evening by the Abertillery Temperance Brass Band, and songs were sung by Messrs E. J. Williams, H. T. Samuels, and J. Evans, aud a recitation by Mi-* A. Davies.

MERTHYR. WEDDING. On Saturday morning, at Vaynor Church, the marriage of Mr Thomas Morris, C.C., of the Pontycapel Brewery firm, with Miss Mary Ellen Jenkins, Tydfil House, a daughter of the late Rev Isaac Jenkins, was solemnised by the Rev J. E. Jenkins, rector. The bride was given away by Mr J. II. Jenkins, her brother. The newly-married pair subsequently drove to Abervan, where, amid the congratulations of their friends, they departed on their honeymoon for London and Paris. The list of presents was quite formidable. THE SUNDAY CLOSING BILL FOR ENGLAND.— At the close of the ordinary business on Saturday at the meeting of the Board of Guardians, Mr David Evans, referring to the discussion which had taken place at the previous meeting upon the Sunday Closing Bill for England, said he spoke of the public-houses of his neighbourh ood, J'IS "Pmion being that they were well conducted. i Llewellyn Jenkins, Penderyn, con- tradi4l»d him, and contended they were very badly conducted, especially one house which he named. He (Mr Evans) was, therefore, very much surprised to see a letter fron: the rev gentleman in the Western Mail at the commence- ment of the week backing up what he had been saying. He supposed the rev gentleman had altered his mind.—Rev LI. Jenkins said certainly not; he had not altered his mind.—Mr Evans added he wished to call the attention of the Board to the matter.—The Rev LI. Jenkins said the substance of what he had said was correctly reported. He did not wifeh to .remark upon the public-houses, but upon the Act (the Wel.-h ounday-closing Act).—After remarks by Mr Councillor Davies, the Rev Alderman Aarou Davies gave notice that he would ask a question upon what had been stated in reference to Pen- deryn. BOARD of GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr D. P. Davies, J.P.— With reference to a complaint by Dr Jones that Dr J. T. Thomas, Hirwain, was in the habit of certifying successful vaccination cases which had not been performed by himself but by an un- qualified assistant, the Clerk reported upon the law, and was directed to acknowledge receipt of Dr Jones's letter, and intimate that, having regard to the circumstances, the Board did not see their way to take any proceedings as had been suggested by the doctor.—Mr Councillor David Davies gave notice of motion that the Board petition the President of the Local Board requesting him to bring a measure before the House of Commons in favour of the ballot at all election, and that the ex-officio element be done away with.—Mr Thomas Thomas asked to be allowed to suggest as a rider that canvassing should be made penal. (Laugher.) He gave notice to that effect.—The Master reported that the Ladies' Committee had given the inmates a tea and entertainment, and upon the motion of Mr David Evans, seconded by Mr Councillor Evans, tho visitors were heartily thanked for the kindly interest they had taken in regard to the welfare of the inmates.

PONTYPRIDD. "THE FIVE STEPS. "-The Graig Mission Hall Band of Hope on Thursday evening gave a cantata, performance, entitled "Five Steps to Ruin and to Honour," before a full house at the Town Hall. Councillor H. S. Davies presided, the vocalists being Miss May John, Porth, and Miss M. Mills, Pontypridd. Mr John Leyshofl conducted, and valuable assistance was rendered by the orchestra under the leadership of Mr R. C. Mellom. Masters Evan and Solomon Jenkins gave the recitations, while Professor Mills and Mr T. Crockett acted as accompanists. THE THREATENED STRIKE OF PAIN-TFRS.-In view of the intended strike of painters, the masters have held a meeting at Coomb's Restaurant, when no decision was arrived at. The meeting was adjourned till Wednesday, the 27th inst., at 7.30, when it is expected the dispute will be decided. CHE JUNIOR TENNIS CF.CB.—The Pontypridd Junior Lawn Tennis Club on Friday evening inaugurated the season with an entertainment at the Town Hall, got up entirely by the members of the club. There was a crowded attendance, and a capital programme, consisting of songs, tableaux, recitations, and p.anoforte solos, was rendered. The members taking part in the pro- ceedings were the Misses Gladys Howard, Ethel Rowland, Mary Howard, May Key, Annie Williams, and E. Sprague, assisted by the Pontypridd Orchestral Band.

M[ AEt)TEG. LOCAL BOARD.—The annual meeting was held on 1< riday evening. Mr James Tarnblyn was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensivng year. The six members returned at th,- laflfe election attended and signed the usual declaration.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDHNS.—At the annual meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardian*, on Saturday, Mr J. Lloyd Thomas (Tanl an) re- elected chairman, and Mr Lloyd Thomas fCliiiach) and the Rev W. Thomas (Whiti.mtii were appointed vice-chairmen for the ensuing year.

TENBY. A DERELICT VESSEL. Early on Saturday morning a Saundersfoot pilot crew discovered a vessel on shore under Ragwen Point, Pendine. She proved to be the ketch Maria, of Gloucester, 66 tons register, aud had, it is supposed, struck on Mort Point during the night, and being aban- doned by the crow had drifted to Carmarthen Bay. The pilots succeeded in getting li -,r to Saundersfoot Harbour, where she now lies. Her cargo consisted of pitwood, and she was on a voyage from Cork to Lydney. The owner arrived at Saundersfoot on Saturday night. VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE DINNER. The annual festive gathering of the members of this corps camo off on Saturday night, at the Royal Assembly Rooms. The gathering was also called to bid farewell to the late captain, Mr A. T. Lewis, whose promotion to the Haverfordwest branch of the London and Provincial Bank com- pelled him to resign and a welcome to the new captain, Mr H. Gregory, who had previously served as second lieutenant. There was a large gathering, and during the evening, Captain H. Gregory, on behalf of the members of the Fire Brigade, presented the retiring captain with an illuminated address and cigar ca-e; and Mr c' Griff Edmunds, bandmaster, on behalf of the band. with a match box. GOLF CLUB.-Tiie distribution of prizes in connection with the weeks tournament came off on the Burrows, near IJlack Rock, on Saturday. The prizes were distributed by Mrs Co!. Lewes, assisted by the secretary, Mr G. H. Logan. The awards weie as follows :—Ladies' handicap— 1, Miss Clifton 2, Miss Lewes. Gents' single- 1, Mr G. Smythe 2, Mr E. P. Barlow. South Wales Challenge Cup, to be won three years successively. Mr G. Smythe is this year's win- ner. Gentlemen's fonrsomes-l, Mr Barlow and Lieut. Henderson, R.N. 2, Mr Bartholomew and Col. Lewes. Gentlemen's Handicap—1, Mr H. J. Allen 2, Mr Dixon. On the motion of Mr W. H. Richards, a licarty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Logan for carrying tiirough all the arrangements successfully.

SWANSEA. THE HOSPITAL.-The Secretary begs leave with best thanks to acknowledge the receipt of a:05 note, most kindly sent anonymously to him by "Sympathy." THE EMPIRE.—This place of entertainment, under the able management of Mr Stoll, promises to become exceedingly popular. All last week crowded audiences were attracted by the capital programme. This week one equally good i? promised, the great attraction being Parker's American dog circus,

LLANELLY. MARRIAGE OF MR EDWIN J. POWELL.—At AC Saints Church, Llanelly, Oil Saturday mot •li.K;, in the presence of a large number of friends, tfie marriage was solemnised of Miss Lizzie Rees, eldest daughter of Captain H. Rees, Mina- street, and Mr Edwin James Powell, youngest son of Mr S. N. Powell, l'y rfran, Llanelly. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mt Fred Nelson Powell, the bridesmaid being Miss Blanche Rees, sister of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the R^vjS. D.ivii,.y the parish cnurch, assisted by the Rev W. G. E. Rees, M.A., Oxford, brother of the br;de. The happy couple left the church amidst a shower of rice and good Wishes of the large crowd assembled outside. After the wedding breakfast, which was given at the residence of the bride's father, the n-i-vly-tnarried pair left by train for London to spend their honeymoon. The presents were both numerous and co-,tlv.-At the Conser- vative Club, of which Mr Edwin J. Powell is a member, the Committee on Friday evening pre- sented, on behalf of his fellow-members. Mi Powell with a. cheque for 215 on the occasion ot his marriage. Interesting speeches were made, and a most enjoyable tim j was spent.

CARDIFF VOLUNTEER PARADES. The annual Church Parade in connection with the Cardiff Detachment-3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment of Rifles and the Severn Submarine Miners took place on Sunday. The Welsh Regiment, to the number of about 250 rank and me. mustered at the Drill-Hall, at 10 o'clock, the officers in com- mand being Capt. W. E. JoneF, Capt. E. M. Bruce Vaughan, Capt. Jacobs, Capt. Verity, Capt. Roberts (attached), Lieutenants Towler, Ward.Ensor, Meredith, Surgeon-Captain Thomp- son, Surgson-Capt.iin Downing, and Quarter- Master Coleman. Afterwards, beaded by the band under the leade shiuof Bandmaster A. John- son, they marched to: ;t. John's Church, where the sermon was preached by the Rev C. J. Thompson, Vicar (Chaplain of the Regiment), his text being Be ye strong. Q it ye like men." The hymns were sung to the music of the band, and at the close the march from Athalie was played as a voluntary, Before dismissing th<f men at the Drill-hall, Capt. W. E. Jones commanded them jor their smart appearance. The Submarine Miners mustered in front of the Town-hall for tho afternoon service, the number present being about 130. The officers in command were Major Thornley, Captains Lynch Blosse and Webb, Lieutenants Hughes, G. Thornley, T. H. Thornley, and Oakley, Surgeon Captain Rees, Quartermaster Newman. St. Andrew's Church was the place of worship attended, the Rev Mr Hanford (chap- lain of the regiment) preaching the sermon. The band played the men to and from the church, under the leadership of Bandmaster Matthews. Previous to dismissing the men, Major Thornley referred to the annual training, which has been fixed for the last week in July, expressing the hope that there will be a good muster. He 11.130 expressed himself highly satisfied with their soldierlike appearance.

CHURCH PARADE AT NEWPORT. The Rev Richard Allen, who ha3 been chiefly instrumental in establishing "soldiers homes on an undenominational basis in all the principal garrison towns and naval stations of India, Burmah, Gibraltar, Cairo, &c., was the preacher at Wesley Cnapel, Newport, on Sunday morning, the service being attended by the local Volunteers. The Monmouthshire Artillery, with their band, headed the column of volunteers, with the Second and Fourth Battalions of the South Wales Borderers in the rear. The Mountain Mule Battery, from the Barracks, stiil in :their foreign service helmets, coalesced with the Artillery at the famous Dip; and the companies of the Second South Wales Borderers wore the new kepi or busby adopted in the Rifle Brigade, of which the uniform of the Second is now an exact copy. The Fourth wore scarlet tunics and helmets. The officers included Captains Clifford Phillips and Llewellyn Evans, Captain nnd Adjutant Bowman, It. A. (Artillery), Colonel Ingram, Captains E. H. Davies, J. C. Llewellin, Hearsey; Lieutenants Moxon, Webber, Cross, aud Ll. Phillips (2nd South Wales Borderers); and Cnptain Newman, of the 4th Battalion South Wales Borderers. The Second also mustered cyclists and pioneers. The offertory in aid of the Wesleyan Home Missions and Army and Navy Work amounted to 28 15s Id.

TRAP ACCIDENT AT CARDIFF. On Saturday evening a lior.se driven in a trap by Fred Kouterick, a young sailor, shied m Queen-street, and, getting beyond control, dashed into c, pnssmg tramcar. The horse was killed and Kouterick and a lady were thrown on to the road, the former sustaining somewhat severe in- juries. lhe lady escaped with little beyond a shaking. Kouterick, who boards at 15, George- street, Dccfta, was conveyed to the Infirmary, where on Sunday night lie was reported to M# making rapid progress towardrecovery,

LATE SHIPPING NEWS. I ^LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.} ne Kntisn steamer Latiy Paliuer, from Benis&f, ha# « w Plliil slightly damaged about the aecK, naving encountered heavy weather on the voyage. The barque Camilla, of Arendal, from Fredikstad for I ™hi> l, -planed boards, has arrived at Dover s bowsprit and jibbooin, and other damage, on Friday, off Beachy Head, with the osvque Mizpah, of Arendal. Extent of damage to the latter unknown. <

a Merthyr, is noted all over Wales for Uil .Portraits and Photographs. 3043 CracKKT.— Secretaries of Cricket Clubs will oblige by forwarding fixture lists to T. Page Wood and CracKKT.— Secretaries of Cricket Clubs will oblige by forwarding fixture lists to T. Page Wood and Co., Onijj Makers, Cardiff, for insertion in"" Cricketer*' l Companion. 3555 j LIVER COMPLAINTS.—Dr King's Dandelion and 1 Quinine Liver Pills,without Me; emy, removes all Live* I Stomach Complaints, .Billiousnesa. Hwfl ich6y ] Sickuesv, Indigestion, Complaint* J

SAD ACCIDENT AT CADOXTON At about four a.m. on Saturday, while a number of children were playing near Barry- road, Cadoxton, one of them, a little girl named Mary Jano Lynn, the daughter of a showman named Thomas Lynn, whose van is at present fixed on Throcks Field, near the same place, fell into an unprotected cesspool, and was drowned. The body of the unfortunate child was got out of the cesspool by the father. An in- quest will of course be held.

A SHIPMASTER DROWNED AT NKWPORT. Early on Sunday morning, as Timothy Buck- ley, master of the schooner Waft, was endeavour- ing to get to his vessel, which was lying in the Old Dock, Newport, he fell into the water and was drowned before effectual aid could be ren- dered. Deceased was 61 years of age, and a native or Cork. The body was afterwards re- covered by his brother-in-law, Andrew McDon- nell, master of the schooner Maid of Honour, which happened to be also in the Old Dock, and was taken on board the vessel.

THE LATE MR W. THOMAS COG, FARM. Mrs W. Thomas and famiiy desire to thank all friends for their kind sympathy and inquiries during their late bereavement. The Cog, Sully, April 23.

SUICIDE OF A GENTLEMAN. A gentleman named John Portray Pledger, o Chelmsford, staying at the King's Head Hotel, Dover, evaded his attendant and doctor, and cut his own throat with a razor on Saturday.

NEWCASTLE ENGINEERS1 STRIKE. At a meeting of the Joint Committee of En- gineers at Newcastle, on Saturday, it was decided to take a ballot on Monday to ascertain whether the men agree to accept the proposals of the masters for a settlement of the strike.

FATAL FIRE. A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at a house in Dorset-street, Leicester, and an Aared woman named Ludlam was burnt to death.

CARDIFF. Bh&R SxizuRES.—Early on Sunday morning P.C.'s Gouge and Dicks executed two warrants in Mary Ann-street on supposed "shebeen" keepers. From No. 12, the house of Bridget Dacev, they seized one 4 gallon cask of beer on tap, and from No. 13, in the occupation of Sarah Morgan, they took away a 9 gallon cask full and a 4% on tap.—On Sunday afternoon 20, Sandon- place, the residence of Catherine Morgan, was I raided by P.C.'s Dey, Davias, and Green, and the seizure effected of a 9 gallon cask on tap, a niner" empty, and a 4V, also empty. The same three constables raided No. 7, Sandon-place, in the occupation of Helen Donald, later in the ¡ day, and there seized a 4% gallon and another on tap. In the outlying divisions the only raid was on No. 65, Albert-street, Canton, where P.C.'s Bridle and Rood seized a nine-gallon cask on tap. MEDICAL AND HYGENIC LECTURES.—Dr Mary J. Hall (M. O. of Boston), authoress of "Essavs for Women," will, it is announced, deliver"a course of lectures on "Physiology, Health, and Disease," or, "The House I live in, its Health Functions and Treatment," at the Church Parlour, Roath-road Wesleyan Chapel, on Tues- day, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next, to I ladies only. The lecture will be illustrated by diagrams. BERRY AT THE COLONIAL HALL.—We would call our readers' attention to an advertisement in another column announcing the appearance of Berry, the late executioner, at the Colonial Hall to-night, when he will relate his experiences, and embellish his lecture by illustration. Hospital SUNDAY COLLECTIONS.—Collections were made on Sunday in the various places of worship in Cardiff on behalf of the Infirmary. Appropriate sermons were preached based upon the value of that beneficent institution.

PENARTH. ADJOURNED VESTRY MEETING.—On Saturday evening the adjourned vestry meeting was held in All Saints' Iron Church, the Rector, Rev W. Sweet-Escott, presiding. The first business of the meeting was to receive the accounts of St. Augus- tine's Church. These were presented, and showed that at. the commencement of the year, Easter, 1891. there was a balance in hand of j647 7s Id, with outstanding accounts amounting to £35 18s lid. After these amounts had been paid, there was handed over to the rector and churchwardens the sum of £ 11 8s 2d this, with other receipts for the past year, made a total income of £384 Is 9d, whilst the expenditure was J3558 9s 7d, giving a balance of £25 12s 2d. Outstanding liabilities amount to B125 9s 4d. — Upon the proposition of Mr Vellacott, seconded by Mr Mackintosh, the accounts were passed.-A presentation to Mr Procter, one of the retiring cnurchwardens,and who had held the position for a quarter of a century, was made by the rector. The gift consisted of a cheque for £30. Upon the proposition of the Rector, the following gentlemen were elected a3 additional sidesmen :—St. Augustine's Church Mr Lloyd, Mr Singer, Mr Davies, Mr G. Thomas, and Mr Peake. All Saints' Church Mr Vivian. Mr Fergusson, Mr Hughes, MrLugg, and Mr Thos. Wilson. This closed the business of the vestry. CHURCH COUNCIL.—The first meeting of the Church Council, recently established at Penarth, was held in All Saints' Church on Saturday evening.—The Rector laid before the members a brief outline of the objects of the Council. The various committees were then appointed, and officers elected as follows :—President, the Rector; vice-presidents, assistant clergy, and churchwardens; general secretary, Mr Curthoys; treasurers of offertories, the rector and church- wardens. It was resolved that each Commi ttee elect its own officers, and that a report of each Committee be presented quarterly to the general body of members. It was resolved that the quarterly meetings of the Council be held on the first Saturday Jinanuary, April, July,and October.

MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Colonel J. Davis, chairman, presided at the first meeting of the new Board on Saturday. The visiting, finance, and rural sanitary committees having been ap- pointed, one of the members (J. Nicholas) pro- posed that the Lunatic Asylum Visiting Com- mittee b6 discontinued, as thélr travelling expanses Imd become o.tJ unnecessary charge ('It! the rates now that the asylums were under the control of the County Council.—The motion was negatived by 20 votes to 9.—Mr G. T. Stephens proposed the mover of the last motion as an extra member of the Asylum Committee, to travel at his own expense.—The motion was not seconded. —It was decided, on the recommendation of the Local Government Board, to lay on hot water for seven baths in the house at a cost of about £35.

ABERDARE. THE PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A meeting of the Executive Committee in reference to the above subject was held on Friday evening at Carmel-hall. Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., was in the chair.—Mr C. Kenshola reported that he had nč¡w received the draft agreement for the transfer of the plot of ground near the lower park gate to the committee as a building site. It was resolved that a. general meeting of all the subscribers should bo held oti Friday next tor the purpose of appointing a Building Committee. When this is dune plaus will at once be obtained, and the building proceeded with as early as possible.

LLANDILO. ) BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The first meeting of the new Board was held on Saturday.- Lord Emlyn was present, and was re appointed chair- man, Major Thomas and Mr Herbert vi- chairmen.