South Wales Daily News

THE NITRATE KING DEPOSED. Colonel North's occupation will soon be gone. Scientific farming has now reached that pitch that it is asking itself Can't we produce our own nitrate of soda instead of being dependent upon South America ?" For many years past it has been an estab- lished fact that cereals grow best in land which has previously been planted with leguminous crops. It is not the leaves of leguminous plants, but the roots which do the work of nitrification. They are crowded with minute wart-like substances, which are simply so many nests of bacteria. Mr F. W. Burbidge. the curator of the Dublin Botanic Gardens, in a paper he recently read, believes that it is on the cards that the farmer, by judicious rotation, can produce his own nitrate of soda. He says Especially should the cultivator take note of the modern observations as to the storage or fixation of atmospheric nitrogen by bacteria that inhabit the root- nodules of many leguminous plants, such as peas, lupins, clover, etc., for we may some day grow our own nitrogen far cheaper than we can buy it from Colonel North or the vendor of manures."

BRIGHTON AUGUST MEETING. BRIGHTON, Wednesday. 2.0-The OVIJvGDEAN STAKES (handicap) of B5 each for starters, with £100 added the second receives B10 out of the race. Six furlongs. Mr Davis's Oannie Lad, 4y 7st 121b F. Peake 1 Sir J. Tnursby's Paddy, 3y 7st 101b Mullen 2 Col. CiitueroVs Rainbow, 3y 7st 710 Bradford 3 Mr Singer's Don Quixote, 4y 8st 81b Allsopp 0 Mr Gardner's Aurora, 4y 8st ]lb G. Chaloner 0 Lord Molyneux's Emin, 3y 7st 101b A. Watts 0 Mr Stoddan's Fettere-so, 3y 7st 81b G. Brown 0 Lord Etosslyn's The Imp, 5y 9st G. Barrel t 0 Mr Pophanvs Eton, a. 7st 5ib U. Manser 0 Capt. Meais's Maid of the Mist, 4y 7st 41b..Uttinoc 0 Col. North's Cardinal, 3y 7st 41b Madden 0 Winner trained by Roser, Port>lade. Betting—4 to 1 agst Cannie Lad, 9 to 2 ag.st Don Quixote, 7 to 1 agst The Imp, 8 to 1 each agst Aurora., Paddy, and Cardinal, and 10 to 1 each agst Fetteresso and Kaiubow. Aurora settled down in front of The Imp, Don Quixote, Paddy, and Cardinal, with Rcdnbow next and Canaje Lad next. After running half the journey Cannie Lad im; roveu his position, and in the Dip took close orders with the leaders, and drawing to the front inside the distance won by a length irom Paddy two lengths .separated second and third. The Imp was fourth, Cardinal fifth, Fetteresso and Don Quixote next, and Eton last. 2.30—The BRIGHTON HIGH-WEIGHT PLATE (handicap) of £500; the second receives £50 out of the race. One mile. Colonel Noi th's Iddesieigb, 6. 9st 5ib Cannon 1 Baron Rothschild's I-iibustier, 5y 8st 111b..C. Loates 2 Mr J. Gubbms's Knockany, 3y 8st 3Ib..G. Chaloner 3 MrJ. N. Astley's g by AvontBs-Panitda, iy 8st lllb Rickabv 0 Lord M. Beresford's Barracouta, 3y 7st 101b (car. 7st 111b) G. Barrett 0 Mr E. Hobsou's Toronto, 3y 7st Allsopp 0 Winner trained by It. Sherwood, sen., Newmarket. Betting—11 to 10 on Iddesleigb, 5 to 1 agst Knock- any, 11 to 2 agst Flibustier, 7 to 1 agst Barracouta, and 100 to 8 agst others. Knockany was followed by Toronto and Barri1couta, with Iddesleigb last, inlo the dip, where the favourite drel" co the front and won by two lengths a bad third. Toronto was fourth, and Barracouta last. 3.0-The PAVILION STAKES of £5 each, added weight for age the winner to be sold for £30:). Six furlongs. Lord Vtngt on's Canobie, 3y 9st 101b G. Barrett 1 Mr Clifford's Engaddi, 6v lOst, 71b Rickaby 2 Mr Cockburn's Euston, 3y 9st 101b M. Cannon 3 Sir J. Miller's Sea Song, a lOstTlb F.Webb 0 Mr Atkinson's AVarrington, 4y lOst 41b J.Wa.tts 0 Col. Cumberlege's Diamond. .Brooker 0 Mr Cooke's Havre, 2y 7sfc 81b Peake 0 Winner trained by Waugh, Newmarket, Betting—85 to 40 agst Canobie, 100 to 30 agst Kuston, 9 to 2 agsr, Sea Song, 5 to 1 agst Warrington, and 6 to 1 agst Engaddi. Engaddi made play, clear of Canobie, Warrington, and Sea Song, to the foot of the hill, where Canobie drew nearer the leader, whom he headed at the half- distance and won by half a length four lengths di- vided second and third. Warrington was fourth, Sea Song fifth, and Diamond last. Canobie was bought in for 350gs. 3.30—The BRIGHTON CUP of £500, added to a sweeo- stakes of B10 each for starters, to go to the second weight for age, etc. One mile. Lord Rosslyn's Buccaneer, 4y 9st 91b G. Barret t 1 Mr Abington's Lady Rosebery, a 9st 61b 0 F. Webb 2 Mr J. N. Alley's Mark Price, 5y 8st 51b..M.Cannon 0 Mr J. Lowther's Workington, 6y 9st 91b.J. Watts 0 Winner trained by Pickering, Newmarket. Betting-11 to 8 on Buccaneer, 3 to 1 agst Lady Rose- bery, 7 to 1 agst Workington, and 8 to 1 agst Mark Price. Mark Price made play from Buccaneer and Working- ton, with Lady ltosebery in the rear, for a quarter of a mile, when Buccaneer went on second from Mark Price, and the pair drew themselves just clear of Workington, with Lady Rosebery lying at the latter's heels. Mark Price and Workington were beaten in the dip, when Lady Roseoery challenged the favourite, but Baccaneer just held his own, and won a fine race by a neck three lengths divided second and third. 4.0—A SELLING WELTER HANDICAP of B5 each for starters, with £100 added the winner to be sold for £100. T. Y. C. (about 5 fur.). Mr Stevenson's Glossary, 5y 8st 121b Liddiard 1 Mr Lambert's Bouncing Girl, 3y 8st 121b.. G. Barrett 2 Mr Joicey's White Violet, 3y 8st 9lb C. Loates 3 Mr B. Cooper's Dulverton, 5y 9;,t 121b .Wingfield 0 Mr Abington's Macuncas, 4y 9s1101b J. Watts 0 Mr Trimmer's Perilla, 4y 9st 41b M. Cannon 0 Mr Hankey's Skedaddle, 3y 8st 121b. Griffiths 0 Mr Bleackley's Banquet, 3y 8st 121b G. Brown 0 Mr Engle's Meyerbeer, 3y 8st 81b Mullen 0 Mr Fearnehough's Lucy Gay, 3v 8st 71b Rickaby 0 Mr Welling's Blakesley, 3y 8st 41b Allsopp 0 Mr Collins's Sir Richard, 3y 8st 41b Ware 0 Mr S. Woodland's Mystery Mail, 3y 8st 31b..Peake 0 Winner trained privately. Betting-3 to 1 agst Macuncas, 5 to 1 agst Lucy Gay, 100 to 15 agst Parilla, 100 to 12 asrst Blakesley, 10 to 1 agst White Violet, 100 to 8 agst Dulvertou, 100 to 7 each agst Glossai y, Bouncing GIrl, a.nd Meyerbeer, 100 to 6 agst Sir Richard, 20 to 1 agst Mystery Man, and 100 to 1 agst Banquet. After nearly forty minutes' delay at the post, princi- pally caused by the fractiousuess of Banquet, who nearly galloped the course three times, Macunas jumped off in front and came on from Dulverton, Blakesley, Glossary, and White Violet, with Perilla next, to the half-distance, where the three placed closed with Macuncas, and Glossasy, staying the longest, won by a neck the sarne distance separated second and third. Macunas was fourth, Skedaddle fifth, Sir Richard aud Perilla next, and Meyerbeer last. Glossary was sold to Mr W. Payne for 160gs, and Mr F. Smith purchased Banquet for 60gs. 4.30—The BERWICK WELTER HANDICAP of B150 the second receives £10 out of the race. One mile and a half. Capt A. Court's Partisan, 6y list 31b J. Watts 1 Mr T. Wadlow's Lowmont, 3y 9st 121b ..G. Banett 2 Mr Gardner's Kingsclere, 3y lOst 31b Owner 3 Lord Gerard's Restaurant, 3v list lib. Robinson 0 Mr Hendry's Michaelmas, 3y lOst 31b .F. Webb 0 Mr T. Cannon's Spanish Ensign, 3y 9st 121b I, Cannon 0 Capt Palliser s Vandala, 3y 0 Winner trained by Gatland, Alfriston. Betting—9 to 4 agst Restaurant, 5 to 2 agst Spanish Ensign, 4 to 1 agst Kingsclere, 6 to 1 agst Partisan, 10 to 1 agst Lowmont, and 20 to 1 agst Vandala. The last named and Partisan made alternate run- ning, with Spanish Ensign next, to the foot of the hill, where Partisan drew away and won easily by three parts of a length four lengths divided second and third. Restaurant was fourth, Spanish Ensign next, and Michaelmas last. 5.0—The ROTTINGDEAN PLATE of £ 200, for two- year-olds penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. Mr W. Low's Profit, 8st 121b G. Barrett 1 Mr J. Gubbins's Marietta, 9st 21b G. Chaloner 2 Baron Rothschild's Mdlle. Aisse, 8st 41b..C. Loates 3 Mr Taylor Sharpe's Ova, 8st 41b Rickaby 0 Mr Shirley'sf by Melton—Maximilia,8st 41b Allsopp 0 Capt. Mears's Ignored, 8st 71b Southey 0 Col. North's Nitrate Prince, 8st 71b M. Cannon 0 Winner trained by Porter, Kingsclere. Betting—Evens Marietta, 9 to 2 each agst- Profit and Mademoiselle Aisse, and 20 to 1 agst any other. Profit and Marietta ran together to the foot of the hiU,when Profit drew away and won by two lengths a bad third. Ova was fourth, Nitrate Prince fifth, and Maximilia filly last. COURSE BETTING. ST. LEGER. 500 to 100 agst La Fltche (t de w) RACING. Order OF RUNNING.—Preston Handicap, 1.30: Kemp Town Plate, 2.0 Sussex Plate, 2.30 Seaford Handicap. 3.0 Bevendean Stakes. 3.30 Southdown Plate, 4.0 • Town Plate. 4.30 Cliftonville Plate, 5.0. ENTRIES. PRESTON HANDICAP.—Five furlongs. vs st lb ys st lb Eyrefield 49 5 Camberwell 3 8 7 Betelgeux a9 01 Hear Hear 4 8 2 Jodel 59 0 Belle of Hampton 3 8 0 Cannie Lad 43 0 j Peter Piper .38 0 Gossoon 3 3 12 Trance o. 38 0 Floss 4 8 11 Amelia Hawk 3 7 12 Lucellum 38 9| Rondo 3 7 10 Vinolia 3 8 9 Villefrarch e". 3 7 10 Devil's Own 5 8 7 Euston 3 7 10 Devil's Own 5 8 7 Euston 3 7 10 BEVENDF.AN PLATE.—One mile. „ y^stlb yistlb Don Quixote 4 9 0 Carlina 3 3 2 Carthusian 5 8 12 j Jack Robinson 3 7 12 Rnig On 5 8 11 Cardinal 3 7 12 Brink 6 8 10 I Miss Bendigo 3 7 10 St. Anthony 3 8 5) Luttrelstown 3 7 9 Gentleman 38 3 Glaneu^e 37 4 Kemp Tow PLATL-Briar Rose, Tipoo Tib, Maid of Erin filly, Hawkweed, Beaufort filly, Beanlieu II., Rouge, and Miss Hussey. BRIGHTON Tow" PLATE.—Glanense (3y), Mystery Man (3y), Spanish Ensign (oy). Gentleman (3y) Miss Pennington (3y), Armada (5y), each to be sold for £100, Santa Fe II., (3y), and Margery (4y), each to be sold for £200. SCRATCHINGS. Sussex Plate—Whisperer, Windgall And Arcadius. Cliftonville Plate—Eltham Queen, Harfleur II., Geneva, Meudip, Maximilia filly, and Mysterious. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Briar Rose, Jack Robinson, Knighc of Snowdown, Agneia. Butterscotch, Cylindrical, Luttrelstown, Gos- soon, Eyrefield, Morlaig1te, Betelgeux, Lord George, Rouge, St Gregory, Rough and Ready, Tricky, Miss Bendigo, Hawkesbury, Oof, Red Enamel, Carthusian, Megere, Rondo, Solace, Beuczur, Beaulieu II., Bright Alice, Exhalation, Falling Star, Michaelmas, Taxus, Bouncing Girl. Dulvertou, Maximilia tilly, Partisan, Alix, Bonny Peggy. Lucellum, Devils Own, Evil Eye, St Anthony, Maid of Erin filiy, and Ring ùn, (STAiiTING PRICES

BRIGHTON. PRICES. RACE. WINNIiH. —— v „ Sportsman. Sprtina Life Ovinardean Cannie Lad 4 to 1 ag 4 to 1 as High-weight.. Iddesleigb 11 to 10 on 11 to 10 on Pavilion Canobie 85 to 40 ag 85 to 40 ag Cup Buccaneer 11 to Hon 11 to 8 on ^eiter, Glossary 100 to 7 ag 100 to 7 ag Berwick Partisan 6 to 1 ag 6 to 1 ag Ro:tmgdean.. Profit 9 to 2ag 9 to 2ag OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS.

Brighton Cup—Gay Minstrel. Great Yorkshire Stakes, 1893 -.(..&,mpoon. All engagements—Filly by Waterford out of Augusta Victoria (3 yrs), yearling filly by Wisdom out of Missv Baba, yearling colt by Fernandez out of Oriska, and yfa^llnS colt Royal Bounty, by Cylinder out of Queen of Sheba. LEWES SUMMER MEETING.

WEIGHTS FOR THE HAMSEY WELTER HANDICAP. (One mile. Run on Saturday next.) ys st lb v* st. lh Sir Fredk. Roberts 4 12 6 St Bede 3 11 n Ellerton 5 12 5 Annette 4 10 11 Evil Eye 4 12 9 Partisan 6 12 4 ¡ Annual. 4 10 S Fiuale 5 11 13 Benavon 3 in » W amngton 4 11 10 j Paddy 7 3 10 6 Ardington 3 11 10 Drury Lane 3 10 3 The Imp 5 11 7 1 Lord Dalmeny. 3 10 Sydenham 5 11 7 Rioter 3 10 1 Peacebearer 5 11 4 j Belle of Hampton 3 10 0 v tV T }} ?! DesPeration 3 10 0 \agrant II 3 11 1 { St Anthony 3 9 IS kverstield a 11 1 iSoscidus 3 9 IP Spotted Beauty ..5 11 0 J Thunderclap![ 3 9 12 WINDSOR AUGUST MEETING

ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CASTLE HANDICAP. (One imle and a half. Run Thursday, August 11.) c< ysstlbl ysstlb silver Spur 69 Oj Pilot 3 7 10 Harfleur 5 9 0 Miss Tennyson 3 7 5 Billow 4 8 6 Halsbury 3 7 4 Harfleur 5 9 0 Miss Tennyson. 3 7 5 Billow 4 8 6 Halsbury 3 7 4 Chesterfield 4 8 6 Delaval 5 7 4 Barmecide 68 5 The Heir 3 7 0 Partisan 68 0| Gladness 3 6 4 heights raised 41b. ACCEPTANCES FOR THE AUGUST HANDICAP (One mile. Run Friday, August 12.) ysfclb v st lh St. David 4 S 12 The Heir 3 7 4 Glory Smitten 6 9 2 Braemar 3 7 4 Mavournean 4 8 7 Lady Jacobite 4 7 2 Chesterfield 4 8 6 [ Sochism 3 o 11 Indolence 48 3 Lifeguard Ellerton 5 ? 11 The Dragon' 5 6 7 Bev Jones 37 8 Gladness 3 6 7 Halsbury. 3 7 7 | Maijoiaine 55 7

NEWMARKET TRAINING NOTES. 'BV OUR NEWMARKET CORRESPONDENT, NEWMARKET, Wednesday.—On the Racecourse side Brown's Marvellous, Garrick, Savage, Sweet Laura, Dilemma, Strata, Amy, Miss Prim, Gay Polly, and Combustion cantered twice six furlongs. Cannon's Sheridan and Orange Peel galloped a mile ana a quar er Gloss, Ailsa, Lusignan, Hebrides, Kbor, Degradation, Lumberer, Marjo-.laine, William the Silent, Strathleven, Lavage, Bonnie sorte, Zou Mou Shewbread, andDramochrer went six furlongs. Marsh's Hanover Jack, and Dartaway galloped steadily seven furlongs Endor and Fling went six furlongs. Mum- ford's Caramel colt, The Heir, Indolence, Bungalow, and Fable colt went six furlong;; Goiliot, Wilderness filly, Sword-Sling, Hombre, Yolseian King, Fair Edris, and Rathdrum going five furlongs at top speed. On the Bury side, Archer's Hunting Queen and Glen- wood galloped six furlongs. Arnult's Achilles II. was sent a raile Black well's Orontes and The Lover going a mile and a quarter Hilslebert was sent six fur longs. J. Dawstm's, sen., al-d Queeu Pardon covered a mile; Enoch's, sen., St. Osythe, Friar LuKn. Patrick Eke. and Grammont going a similar gallop. Gibboas's Wravsbury, Star, and Curio galloped a mile Jarvis's The sinew and Lady Viilikins going a similar gallop; St. Daniien, Bonavista, and Bel Demonio went five furlongs.

GALE'S SPECIAL.—One Horse selection—187. THE RACING WORLD says :-102*, 3, 17, 38, 88. Special—106. THE RACING TIMES says -.—20, 59, 70, 125 Special—19. THE SPORTING LUCK says:-17, 68. 95. Six- penny Spec'al-112, Ear. THE SPOTTING WORLTI says :-21, 27, 37, 66 72, 102, 110. Montiay-40. 75. THE JOCKEY GUIUB says:—16. 82, 93. Careful—3. Monday's Jockey Special One Horse— NY ools'.horpe. THE MIDDLKHAM (MENTOR) OPINION says Brighton wires gave Nnverie, Lady Candahar, Me- tallic win and place, Iddesleigh, Buccaneer, etc. P, 18 Apple Q, 8 ll, 43 Chips S, 23.—MENTOR,' Middleham.

The veteran Turf writer Pavo is lyiiig very iil at his residence at Regent's Park, London. The S. P. merchants caught it rather warm over the victories of Friar John and Braeniar. Lord Rosslyn has recently refused an offer of £ 10,000 for Buccaneer. Killowen, a horse who, when trained in Jewitt's stable at Newmarket, was constantly raising ex- pectations which he never realised, won a mile and a half hurdle race at the Metropolitan (Bal- doyle) meeting on Monday. As he started at evens, Mr Blake's horse may prove useful at the game. Col. North is very sanguine as to the result of Nunthorpe's match with Buccaneer. He con- tends that his champion may be trusted to give his best running in such a contest, where he is not likely to be upset by a lot of false starts. By the way, Col. North has. it is understood, refused 10,000 guineas for Nunthorpe and the Colonel holds Simonian in even higher estimation as a stud horse that is to be, for he would not take 15,000 guineas for him at the present tirre. Settling over the Goodwood meeting was universally pronounced unsatisfactory, a.nd a somewhat unusual circumstance occurred, inasmuch as that delinquencies were not altogether on the part of the pilntilig!" division, for no secret was made of the absence of an extensive fielding "partnership" account. It not unfrequently occurs, however, that these differences are adjusted by the end of the Sussex fortnight.

CRICKET. SURREY Y. NOTTS. KENNINGTON OVAL, Wednestlay.-Wa,.ti 56 runs to win, with seven wickets to fall, Notts went on hatting this morning at 11.35, Gunn and Daft, not outs, facing Lohmann and Lockwood. Four runs were added, and thenGunn wascaughtbyihe wicket-keeper. His splendid innings of 58 lasted altogether two hours. Floweis came in, but, with the total at 120, Lohmann bowled him, the play becoming very exciting. At tew ell, who followed in, hie. a full pitch for four, and Daft made three to leg. Daft was missed at the wicket, and two 4's carried the score to 138, or 27 wanting to win. However, at 142 Atteweil was smartly caught at cover- slip. Shacklock joined Daft, and every ball was watched with intense interest. 150 went up, or only 15 to win. The remaining runs were safely hit off, and Notts won a great match by four wickets. Score :— 1st Inmnge. NOTTS. 2nd Innings I Shrewsbury, b Lockwood. 6 c Abel, b Lohman 10 Dixon, run out 12 b Lockwood 0 Gunn, b Lockwood 38 c Clarke, b L-ockwood 58 Barnes, c Lohmann, b Abel.. 6 b Lockwood 40 Flowers, b Lockwood n b Loiunanc 5 Shacklock, c Clarke, b Lock- wood 3 not out 9 Atteweil, b Lockwood 5 c Abel,b lohmann.. 13 Robinson, c Abel,bLockwood 10 Jones, b Lockwood 6 Daft, not out 2 not out 21 Extras. 9 Extras. 9 Total 124 Total 165 st Innings. SURREY. 2nd Innings. AbeL b Shacklock 14 run out 28 W. W. Read, c Robinson, b Shacklock 5 run out 1 Lohmann, c Shrewsbury, b Shacklock 11 c Shrewsbury, b Shacklock 0 M. Read, b Shacklock 48 cShrewsbury.bShack- lock 10 Shuter, c and b Shacklock 25 c and b Attewell 43 HenderoOn, c Atteweil, b Shacklock 2 c Jones, b Atteweil 17 Lockwood, b Shacklock 0 c Sherwin, b Flowers 19 Streatfeild,cDixoi;,}3Atteweil 1 c Dixon, b Flowers.. 7 Brockwell, not out 11 c Sherwin. b Flowers 14 Sharpe, b Atteweil 2 b Atteweil 11 Clarke, b Shacklock 2 no; out 4 Extras 8 Extras 5 Tota 129 Total 159 Extras 8 Extras 5 Tota 129 Total 159 THE CANTERBURY WEEK.—KENT v. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. CANTERBURY, Wednesday.—In fine wepther, and in the presence of a moderate company, play was resumed this morning at Canterbury, but little interest re- mained in the game, as Gloucester, with only four wickets to fall, wanted 59 runs to avoid being beaten in a single innings. At the outset some capital batting was shown by Painter and Croome. both of whom scored freely from the start. bowling of Martin and Walter Hearne. The totalwas increased to 141 before Croome was bowled, and the partnership had produced 64 runs. Murch, who fol- lowed, was easily caught at point from the first ball he received. Woof was clean bowled at 163, but Board hit with unexpected freedom, and the first wicket put on 25 runs. The innings closed at half- past 12 for 183, which left Kent 24 to get to win. Painter played fine cricket. Kent began their second task at, 12.50, but three batsmen were dismissed before the runs could be obtained, Kent winning the match at 25 minutes past one by seven wickets. Score; 1st Innings. GLOUCSSTERSHIBK. 2nd Innings. Grace, j nray I)rcoke, b Hearne 3 c Fox, b Martin 2 Kice, c Wilson, b Martin 6 b Rice 19 Ferris, b Martin 26 c Martin, bHearne. 1 Radcliffe, c Wilson, b Mai tin. 11 c sub., b Maetin 31 Lnard run out 17 c SUb b Martin. Q Painter, b W. Hearne 0 not out 65 Page, c Wilson, b Y>. Hearne 35 cHearne, b Wright.. 32 Croome, b Martin 0 bW Hearne 22 Murch. b Martin 2 c Wibon.h W.Heamc C W°°f, not out 0 b W. Hearne 7 board, bW alter Hearne 2 c Wilson, b Martin 18 fcxtras S Extras 11 Tota' SI Total ~m 1st innings. KENT. 2nd Innings. A. Hearne, not out 116 Braybrooke, b Woof id Weigall, cPagc, b Woof II liMuroh" 4 Patterson, c iii d b Woof 2 nocout. Kiiowles, c Board, b Ferris.. C c Painter, b Ferris.. 0 »Vi!soi:, b Woof 7 not. out 10 Fox, b Ferris 19 b Murch '7 Martin, c Broome, b Woof 1 Wright, b Ferris 26 Maiden, b Ferris 11 Walter Hearne, b Murch 21 Extras 20 Extras 4 Total 256 Total 25 LANCASHIRE v. YORKSHIRE. MAN CHESTER, Wednesday.—In dull weather, and in the presence of a small company, play was re- sumed at Old Trafford at 11.40 this morning, the Yorkshire not outs being opposed by Watson and Brigg4. Wardall was out at 77. Smith joined Tunnicliffe, and the 100 was reached at noon. With one on.Smith was caught at cover point, and 108 Tunniclifte's admirable innings of 50 was closed in a similar manner. The latter's hits included eight 4's. Ulyett was bowled at 119 and Sellars at 134, where Wainwright left 14 runs later at 143. Peel and Moorhouse were next partners, and each worked hard to minimise defeat. Moorhouse, however, was caught at point at 160, and Peel was superblv taken at extra in d off for four runs later, making nine for 154. Ultimately Lancashire won in single innings with 83 runs to spare. Score: 1st Innings. LAJNCASHIKE 2nd Innings. Sugg, c Wardall, b Smith 9 Ward, c Hunt-er,b Moorhouse 180 [ Smith, c Wainwright, b War- dall 80 Maclaren. b Peel 1 Briggs, b Wainwright 115 Baker, c Wainwright, b Peel 49 Crosiield, b Peel 15 ] Yates, b Wainwright 5 Kemble. b P«el 0 Watson, not. out. G Mold. b Wainwright 4 Extras 13 Extras Total 471 Total 1st Jnninprs. YORKSHIRE. 2ND Innings. I-Iawk,I-,Briggs 12 b Watson 35 W'ardall, b Briggs 2 c Cr.-sfield, bBriggs.. 7 Smith, c Watson, b Briggs,. 57 c Maclaren, b Watson 17 Sallars, c Kemhle, h Briggs 14 b Watson 11 Ulyett, c Ward, b Briggs 21 b Watson 1 Wainwright, b Mold 17 lhw, b Brige? 18 Peel, c Baker, b Brings 24 c Maclaren, h Watson 14 Tunnicliffe, not out 32 c Kem'ile, b Briggs.. 60 Mounsey, b Briggs 0 not out 4 Moorhouse, b Watson 21 c Smith, b Briggs. 8 Hunter, c &0 b Briggs 1 c Sugg, b Brings 11 Extras 7 Extras 3 Total 209 Total 179 BRECON V. ST. PAUL'S (CARDIFF).—Played at Brecon on Bank Holiday, and won by the visitors, who had an indifferent team, by 40 runs. For the losers, M. F. Thoma.s and Downey baited well, as also did Mullens and Andrews for St. Paul's, the latter in addition securing six wickets for S runs. Score BTeon-M. F. Thomas, b Andrews, 19; Downev c Watls. b Mullens, 18 Sergt Millwood, b Mullens' 7 F. D. Dickenson, b Andrews, 0 D. H. Morgan. lbw, b Andrews, 6 W. Ll. Thomas, b Andrews, 0 L. C Humfrey, c Watts, b Andrews, 1 D. H. Williams b Mullens 1 C. T. Davis, c Watts, b Mullens, O. J. C. Taylor, not out, 0 T. Williams, Ibw, b Andrews 0 extras, 13 total 65. St Paul'¿¡-W. H. Evans, e Morgan, b Downey, 13 J. Andrews, b Millwood 16 J. Cuilen, retired hurt, 1 W. D. Evans, c Williams b W. Thomas, 13 D. Mullens, run out 20 • M' Phillips, b Downey, 15 G. Watts, c Williams" b Dickenson, 7 J Coles, lbw, b Downey, 7 G Gil' (sub), c Williams, b Dickenson, 2 V. Bowen (sub) c Taylor, b Downey, 0 S. Perryman, not out 1 extras 10; total, 105.

LYNMOUTH REGATTA. In our advertisement columns will be found an announcement of a regatta at the pretty little port of Lynmouth. It is on a scalti never before attempted there, a Circuorjstance largely atfcribut- able to the fact that Mr George Newne.s, M. P., is the moving spirit. Mr Newnes kindlv guaran- teed all the money not subscribed. Over £ 70 will be given in prizes, including £ 20 for a lifeboat race, which snould prove a great attraction. The charms of Lynton and Lynmouth are well known, and a regatta there should be a very pretty sight. It will doubtless draw many visitors from Bristol and Cardiff. —————————————

JEWELLERY THIEVES CAPTURED, NEW YORK, Wednesday. -Ignatius Weider has been arrested here on a charge of swindling London jewellery houses to the extent of 25,000 dols. His wife has been arrested as an accom- plice. Both prisoners have confessed their guilt. Reuter.

AIINER'S "SAFE" CURE FOR ALL KIDNEY AND LIVER TROUBLES. w AR.NLER'S "SAFE" CURE FOR GENERAL DEBILITY AND BRIGHT^ DISEASE. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIAL? proclaiming its merits are on file and may b; examined. Its claims are unimpeachable. Sold b' all Chemists and Medicine Vendors. Pamphlet maile. free on application to H. H. WABNER < £ Co., Lt'd. 8c Clerkenweli-road London E.C. 2532 14824 igiao Hate for Tiassifiratiait. THEArrRE ROYAL LESSEE AND MANAGER—MR EDWARD FLETCHEF MONDAY, AUG. 15, FOR SIX NIGHTS, AND A DAY PERFORMANCE SATURDAY, at 2 o'clock. First production of a new and Romantic Opel c IGARETTE, By Messrs WAREHAM ST. LEGER and BAR! AIOXTOQ;. MUSIC COMPOSED BY j. HAYDN PARRY. Supported by the following powerful Comnan MADAME FLORENCE BANKHARDT, HANNAH JONES, MARION EARLE, HELEN VICARS. MAY LAURIE, and AMY SHERWIN Messrs JOSEPH Q'MARA, OSWALD YORKE, A. EVELYN, LESLIE HOLLAND, NEIL O'DONOW.. and CHARLES COLLETTE. FULL CHORUS. NEW SCENERY. AUGMENTED BA-N D (conducted by the compos Mr J. Haydn Parry). The opera produced under i stage direction of Mr Charles Collette. SPECIAL TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. Special train frc Swansea, Thursday, the 18th inst., leaving at 2.10 a: returning from Cardiff at 11 o'clock. THE RHYMKBY RAILWAY. Special theatre trai: each evening during this engagement at 11 o'clock Llanishen and Caerphilly and on Monday the 18 inst., a special train will leave Cardiff at 11 o'clock f. Rhymney and all intermediate stations, reduced far being issued for the double journey. TAFF VALE RAILWAY.—On Monday and Thursda, August 15th and 18th, tickets at reduced fares will ) issued by certain trains from Merthyr, Aberdai Treherbert. and Mardy. The last up train on the days will be detained until 10.58. Rox Pl now open at Thompson and Shackell's. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORT GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. The Glamorgan Counry Council is desirous of recer ing TENDERS for the CARRYING OUT of D1V ERstlON of the MAIN ROAD near Abertaff-a eynon, Navigation. Plans and Specifications of the Works mav be see and Bills of Quantities obtained at the Police Scatior. Pontypridd, 011 or after the 6th dav of August, 1892. Sealed tenderc., marked Tenders for Navigatior Road Improvement," are to be sent to T. Lloyr Edwards, Esq., Town Hall, Bridgend, by Mondav, thi 15th day of August, 1992. The lowest or any of the tenders will not necessari1; be accepted. T. MANSEL FRANKLEN. Clak of the County Council. Cardiff, 3rd day of August, 1892. -_u_- JGXCURSION FROM CARDIFI TO BRISTOL, BY THE SALOON STEAMER LORNA DOONE, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), AUGUST 5TH Leave Cardiff 12.45 p.m. Leave Bristol 5.50?p.m. WALLING Masons (no dispute) Wanted, 9d p h?ur> 10r Board Schools, long job.—App W'u.tUin Williams, Pontypridd. FOR Sale, good thick Cob, 13%, rising five, quietal good worker can be seen at work.-Thoraz. Lewis, Grocer, Llautwif Vardre. GROCER» Haulier. — Wanted, a steady Man sober habits, siccustronied to horsss, delivfiri* goods. &e. State e, salary, and references, Manage Co-operative Stores, Treorky. DRAPERy.-wanted, an experienced Young Ma7 D for general drapery.—Apply, stating age, references, &c., Manager, Co-operative Stores, Treork ARPENTERS and Joiners wanted at Arfryn Co CARPENTERS and Joiners wanted at Arfryn Co tages, Tyiorstown. — Apply to Foreman Mason c Job. I. OUSEKEEPER (Working).-Situation Wa.at. JH. by thoroughly domesticated Person aim ? fivst-class references.—Mrs Waters, North Johnsto- Haverfordwest; Pembrokeshire. 1 Saturday, July 30th, at Swansea »r"Ty." L coloured Terrier Bitch answers to name c Rose."—Auy information concerning it will hp r. warded by John Price, Bwllbach, Ystalvfera WANTED at once, a thoroua-hlv trustw^rtV Servant as General washing put out, £ :2C' &?*hooli?a* k^ves are cleaned wages, fro- £ 1J.— Address M. A. Daily News Oiffce, Cardif FAMILY Grocer-Wanted, Situation as Assistai, or Manager of Branch first-class r«f«r«K» Y^Syffra 18th—Address Williams, Clifton Hon^f lliia01ia (wallcis) at Blaenga* near Bridgend; good workmen 3d per boat Apply Richard Kella, ContirsLctor# Apply Richard Kella, Contractor.

VOLUNTEERS AT MINEHEAD. THE sound of bands comes over the slope of the hill, and presently the head of the brigade is seen returning to the camp. First come the Somerset Division in their serviceable uniform of grey, to be followed by the dark uniforms of the Newport Division, and the smarter a-tire of the Welsh. One cannot help recognising that grey is the colour for the soldier. He may look more brilliant and attractive in scarlet, but whereas he can be seen miles away his companion is almost invisible a few hundred yards oil. Then the grey does not show the dust or the dirt, and never becomes faded or shabby. For work and active service a grey approaching dust colour is the most suitable. This massing of several Volunteer Battalions is far moi'e didactive than a regiment in camp by itself. More- over, it is no child's play. Yesterday the brigade was occupied until two o'clock in the afternoon learning its duties in the field—as near an approach to actual war- fare as can be reached and last night it was z, engaged in an attack — a preliminary to the inspection of to-day, when some of the regiments will march for miles in order to take up their positions for the sham fight. There is a keen esprit de corps among all the men, and fine weather has helped to increase this spirit. They take a delight in their duties, and the manoeuvres are gone through almost with the steadiness of 1-1 regulars, but much more intelligently. In the Volunteers we possess a fine force, and shame on the country which permits its Ministers to be so miserly towards a body of citizens who are a credit to themselves and their nation. Volunteer- ing is no longer playing at soldiers, but it is real and earnest. The Welsh detachment seems to be uncommonly fit. I just had time to view it as it was being dismissed, to snatch a hasty luncheon with the hospitable officers, and then I had to hurry down to catch the boat.

GREYHOUND V. HORSE. TALKING of Colonel North, what about that match of his with the Duke of Portland ? The Nitrate king has backed one of his greyhounds to beat His Grace's two-year-old tilly, Mrs Butterwick, over five furlongs at Sandown Park. I should have thought that there was not a doubt which was the faster of the two. But possibly the Duke of Portland relies upon the contingency of the dog galloping by the side of the horse, and not making an effort to pass It.. In the late Lord Wil- ton's "Sports and Pursuits of the English," there is an account of a race between a greyhound and a horse. The horse won, but it was plain that the dog was not extended, for it merely cantered by its side. If a hare could be induced to run in front of it, then there would not be the faintest shadow of » doubt which would pass the post first. If Col. North can manage to get his greyhound sighted on something like a hare, the dog would leave the horse as if it were standing still. Perhaps it may be trained to come to the call, but'in that CM e it IS A question whether it would put forth its best speed. No horse could get on term, with a hare in five furlongs, yet a greyj*° in a hundred and fifty yards. The m me is absurd, unless the Duke depends upon the dog not trying. Only in that case could the filly win.

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY I COUNCIL. An ordinary meeting of this body was held at the Town-hall, Newport, on Wednesday after- noon. Mr E. Grove presided, and amongst those present were Lord Tredegar, Sir H. M. Jackson, Colonel and Hon. F. C. Morgan, M. P., &e. A NEW CONSEBVATOR. Alderman Parott was appointed a member of the Usk and Ebbw Board of Conservators in place of Alderman David Williams. ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL CHARITIES. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Worcestershire County Council con- taining suggestions with reference to the administration of parochial charities. On the motion of the Chairman a resolution was passed approving of the proposed alterations, and a copy of it was ordered to be sent to the County Councils Association. THE COROERSHIP. An order was received directing the division of the Newport coroner's district into two districts— the South Monmouthshire District and the New- port D itriet -riie Chairman also reported that the writ ha.d been received from the Lord Chancellor for the removal of Mr Martin Edwards; and Mr Moses Roberts-Jones, the newlv appointed coroner, had eii tered on his duties. A letter had been received from Mr Jones stating that he had received several applications for the position of deputy-coroner, and pointing out that by an alteration in the law his deputy would have to be appointed subject to the approval of the chairman of the County Council instead of the Lord Chancellor. lie would submit a name to the chairman for approval in the course of a few days. —The matter was left in the hands of the chairman. TAXATION OF GROUNO RENTS AND ROYALTIES. Mr W. Thomas moved "That, in the opinion of this Council, the time has arrived when royalties and ground rents should ba taxed for local purposes." He did not, he said, propose that resolution in a spirit of antipathy to those gentlemen who derived vast sums of money from ground rents and royalties, but from a sense of justice to the ratepayers in general. Mr Moses Walters seconded, and spoke strongly in favour of the motion. He was proud to see the gallant colonel, the hon. member for South Mon- mouthshire. oresent. as he would probably take a great interest in the matter. He had been told that Lord Tredegar received about £ 30,000 a year from these sources. Perhaps his hon. brother would promote a Bill so as to give some portion to the countv of Monmouth in return.— Mr Richards said the mover of the resolution did not go far enough for him, as he thought they ought to be abolished altogether. The motion was carried by a large majority. NEWPORT AND THE ASYLUM COMMITTEE. The Asylum Committee recommended that Newport, having become a county borough, should have four representatives on the committee. Aid. Vaughan contended that Newport was fully entitle, to live, both as regarded contribution and population. He moved that the number be five. —This was seconded by Ald. Goldsworthy, and carried.—A further amendment was moved to the report by Mr T. Parry, in favour of the represen- tation on the committee being Monmouthshire, 14; Brecon, 5; Radnor, 3; and Newport, 5. This was also carried. A STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE WANTED. Mr P. N. Jones moved that it was desirable that a stipendiary magistrate should be ap- pointed for the Bedwellty Petty Sessional Divi- sion. He remarked that he was sorry they could only recommend and not decide to appoint a stipendiary, but he hoped to see the time when the Council could not only appoint a stipendiary, but other magistrates. The rateble value of the division was £ 196,000, and the population 80,000 to 90,000. The magistrates were at present principally gentlemen connected with the collieries and clergymen, and there was a strong feeling in favour of an independent gentleman being appointed to administer the law in that part of the county.—Mr Davies (Tredegar) seconded. He did not wish to say one single word against the present magistrates, who, he believed, did their duty to the best of their ability fairly and well, but at the same time it was desirable that they should have a stipendiary.—Sir Henry M. Jackson stated that he did not consider the resolution any reflection upon the magistrates in the division. He thought the Home Office would recognise the resolution. The stipendiary would still require to have a clerk, which would mean an extra, expense, but this should not affect the decision on the question.—The Clerk pointed out that only a Local Board district of 25,000 inhabitants or a Muni- cipal Corporation could appoint a stipen-diary. There was nor a Local Board district of 25,000 inhabitants or a Municipal Corporation in this district. Whether two Local Boards could com- bine together he could not say. With regard to the financial question, the Local Board district would have to bear the extra expense out of its own rates.—The discussion was continued by Col. Byrde and Mr M. Walters, and the motion was agreed to. This was all the business of importance.

DEATH OF MIL W'TV. DE WINTON. The Directors of the Imperial British East Africa Company have received with deep regret a telegram from Zanzibar reporting the arrival there of letters from Captain Lugard, dated April 9th, advising them that Mr Walter Fenwick de Winton died from fever in Unyoro at the end of March.

NEW YORK PRICES. [RECTER'S TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, Wednesday.—Money easy. Stocks opened a fraction lower, but subsequently generally a strong tone prevailed, and the market closed dull, but firm. Cotton ruled generally weak until near the end, when an advance occurred, and the market closed steady; spot quiet, h lower. Petroleum quiet, but steady. Lard firmer. Wheat opened firm, then declined, but recovered and closed firm; spot firmer. Flour quiet but steady, and 5c. up. Corn advanced after the opening, but reacted and closed dull spot firmer. Sugar steady, but quiet. Coffee declined steadily from the opening to the close, and finished weak; spot quiet but steady, decline. Tin weak, and 35 points lower. Iron business quieter. Copper steady, with buyers and sellers apart. GOVERNMENT BONUS AND RAILWAY SHARES. ,s. Quotations. August 3 August 2 Call Money U.S. Gov. Bonds 1% p.c iy p.e Bitto, other Securities p.c 1V» P c fixchange on London, 60days sight 4.87 4 37 Ditto. Cable Transfers 4.88% 4.88^ Exchange Paris, 60 days' sight 5.17% 5.164 Exchange on Berlin I>ays 95%' 9534 Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 116 116 Western Union Telegraph Shares 87y4 57% Atchison Topeka, & S. Fe 39% aai/ Do. Do. 4 p.c. Mor 83% 83^ Do. Do. 5p.c. Income.. 60% 61 Baltimore & Oliio 97^ 97a/ Canada Southern Shares 59% 59?? Canadian Pacific 88% 89 Central of New Jersey l i6-;4 1361/, Central Pacific Shares 30Vg Jo Canadian Pacific 88% 89 Central of New Jersey B6;y.j, 1361;; Central Pacific Shares 30Vg 30 :¡ Chesapeake <ft Ohio Common 24% 24% Chicago, Burlington & Qnincey.. 102l,4 102 Chicago & North-Western, Ord 117% U7VA Chicago & N. Western Preferred. 142 142 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul 83% 84 Chicago & Bock Island 81 81V* Cleveld, Cin., Ch., <fc St. Ls. Ord. 66% t71/. Delaware & Hudson 138y2 ii8i'. Delaware Lackawana 158-;8 ^53% Denver & Bio Grande Shares 16!,«, \&i/ Denver Preferred 49% 50 Illinois Central Shares 103 102% Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 134% 134% Louisville A Nashville Shares 70% nIj. Michigan Central Shares 107% 1071/2 Missouri, Kansas, and Texas 15 Vi 151^ Missouri Pacific 60 60y4 New York, Lake Erie, & "Western 28% 28' Ditto, Second Mortgage Bonds 105'/4 105% New York Contr&l & Hudson Bivei 1 li 1,12 113% New York, Ontario^ Western, Ord 20 20% Northern Pacific, Common .— 21 y2 21l/4 Northern Pacific, Preferred 58yg 58' Norf oik & Western Preferred 44'/4 45 Ohio and Mississippi Ord. Shares 21 21 Pennsylvania and Philadelphia 547/g 54% Philadelphia and Beading Shares 60y2 61 Philadelphia&Beading 5 p.c.lst Inc 78% 79 Do. do. 4 p.c. Mor 88,2 88% "c Union Pacific Shares 38% 39 Wabash, St Louis, & Pacific 11 11 Wabash St Louis, &c., Pref. Srs. 26% 26% COTTON AND PRODUCE MAUKKT Cotton, day's receipts at U.Sts.por 1,000 Cotton, day's rec'pts at Gulf Portsl 1,00S 1,000 Cotton, day's export to Gt Brit'n.. 0 000 0,000 Cotton, (Jay's expt to Continent.. 0,000 0,000 Cotton futures Aug delivery 7.21 7.23 Cotton futures, Oit delivery 7.44 7.45 Cotton,middling upland New York 7% 7T'5 Cotton, middling New Orleans ?% 7^ Petroleum, crude at New York 5.40 5.40 Petroleum, sta'dard white, N. York 6.00 6.9S Petroleum, st'd white,Philadelphia 5.95 5.H5 Petroleum, Pipe Line Certs.Sep 52 D2 Spiiii/S or Turpentine 28% 29l4 Lard Wilcox's Spot 7.70 7.62% Tallow, Prime City 4% 4% Sugar, fair refining Muscovados 2fi 2-fi Do 96 p.c, Centrifugal S'% 3% Corn, New mixed, Western spot,. 59'A 59 Corn futures, Sep 55% 54% Corn;utures,Dee 54% 511/4 Spring Wheat, No. 1, spot 87 86% Wheat, red winter, on the spo4 84% 84y. Wheat, delivery Sep 84% e41 Wheat, delivery Dec 88% 88% Coffee, Rio No.7 13% 13% Coffee, Rio, No. 7, Low Ord. Sep 12.50 32.60 Coffee ditto Nov delivery 12.50 12.60 Flour, ex State Shipping brands.. 3.15 3.10 Iron, No. 1, Coltness 21.00 21.00 Tin, Australian 20.65 21.00 Copper, July 11.75 1175 Steel Bails 30 30 Freight Grain Liverpool steamers 2%411 2%11 Freight Grain steamers London 3d 2'd Freight Cotton to Liverpool 5-64ths 5-64ths Silver Bullion 85% 853;. Wheat, Chicago, Sep delivery 77% 7s Com, Chicago Sep "Delivery 49% 49% Turpentine Savannah t 27 27 (a) price asked, (b) nom. (c) ex div. (d) ex int.

THE WESLEY AN CONFERENCE The Wesleyan Conference resumed its pastoral session on Wednesday mornir.<? Dr Riee- ?^dfdrThei RevJv- L- That it was desirable to give all ministers who had travelled 10 years and upwards an oppor- or- tunity of taking part in the nomination of the President, and that a committee be appointed to consider the whole question and report to the next Conference." He contended that the Con- ference was much larger than in former years. Many of the missionaries only saw the Conference once in a, lifetime, and an opportunity for nominating the President wou:d attach them with great loyalty to Methodism and to the Conference. It would make more firm the standing of the chair if based on the broader basis if the will of the whole brotherhood. -The Rev S. McCullack dissented. The proposal was unconstitutional, would be dangerous, and add to q -The R-ov H. P. Hughes also objected to the proposal as being revolutionary It would lead to dissension, and would lead to collision between the pastoral and representative sessions.—The Rev C. H. Kelly had no such fear. He believed in trusting the preachers. -E ven- tually the President suggested that a Com- mittee be appointed with the Conference first assenting to the principle. Mr WATKINSON, in accepting this suggestion sa,id he could understand some of the objections but he could not understand the position of Mr Hughes. It was the veriest Conservatism, high Toryism, constitutional exaggeration.—The' com- mit 13 was appointed, and to it was also referred a motion, of which the Rev. H. P. Hughes had previously given notice, to the effect that all ministers having permission to attend the Con- ference shall be allowed to share in the election of president and nominated members of the legal hundred. The Rev. JAMKS CHAPMAN submitted the draft of the pastoral address, which with some verbal corrections was adopted. The election of chairmen of districts and financial secretary was completed as they appear in the final draft of stations and minislers.—The Conference afterwards proceeded to the final reading of the stations and they were confirmed during the evening. The following being the local appointments CARDIFF AND SWANSEA. Cardiff.-—Wesley—P. Neville Andrews, Wm. H. Clogg. lt(,ath-Josi-th Mee. Broadway- Ebenezer Morgan. Cathays Vi. Thompson Derry. Splotland—Percy Watchurst. Loudoun- square — Richard Jenkin. Canton Jolm D. Stevens. Peiiarth -Frederick M. Lowry and H. Graham Payn. Barry—Thomas W. Fawthrop. Newport, Mon.—John Clements, Arthur Mark- ham, and James Cooke (D.) Mamdee-Benjamin Stanley. Risca, Newport—Joseph S". Prior and George W. Kettleborough, Blackwood. Pontypridd—S. Wesley Lawton and J. White- head. Rhondda—John B. James. Pentre—Joseph Birkbeck. Ferndale—Jas. Langley, who shall change on one Sunday In every quarter with the ministers of tie Rhondda circuit. Bridgend—Winterley Crouch and Levi James (Tondu). Cow bridge, Robert Dilton, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter, with the ministers of the Bridgend circuit. Abergavenny, John E. Doubleday, who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Newport circuit. Pontypool-Arthur Humphreys, Frederick Parsons (Blaena van), Lewis Thomas (Abersychan). Swansea—James J. Prsscott, T. Henry Ingram Wm. Beckett (Mumbles), Albert Butler (Morris- ton), Joseph Augustus Jones (Sketty); Henry Pary, supernumerary. Gower,- Wïlliam T. Pullen (Horton), who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Swansea circuit. Neath—John Dixon (A), Beedell Chubb (Briton Ferry). Merthyr Tydfil-Elisha M. Shearn, who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Aberdare circuit. Aberdare—Joseph Milligan, Richard Wood- ward (Mountain Ash). Tredegar—Richard Webb, Samuel Whitaker (New Tredegar). Brynmawr—Geo. F. Swinnerton, William H. Bright (Ebbw Vale, Mon.), Joseph Wells (Blaina, Mon.) Brecon Albert Evans, William Marwood (Hay). Builth—Stephen Cooper (Rhayader), who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the minister of the Brecon circuit. Carmarthen-Henry S. Barton, who shall change on one Sunday in every quarter with the ministers of the Llanelly circuit. LlanelIy-Jame.5 Sheaman, James Picot, Kid- welly. Haverfordwest—John R. Bennett, Joshua Fielden (Milford), Robert H. A. Morton (Pem broke), Robert W. Bryant, W. Woodman Treleaven (Pembroke Dock), and W. Wakem Corin (Neyland, Pem.). Tenby.-Henry Babb, who shall change on two Sundays m every quarter with the ministers of the Pembroke circuit. Aberystwyth.—W. Lile Stone, who shall act under the direction of the chairman of the dis- trict. Thomas Phillips, supernumerary. P. N. ANDREWS Chairman of the District. W. H. CLAGG, Financial Secretary. SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. Merthyr Tydfil-John Morris, Owen David Williams (B) (Dowlais). Tredegar—Rice Owen, John David Jones (Rhymney). Aberdare-John Griffiths, Hugh O. Hughes (Mountain Ash). Treorky (Pontypridd)—Robert Roberts, Tho?. Manuel (Penygraig). Fei-ndale-Robert Lewis (B), Richard Wm. Jones (Porth). Cilfynydd—Robert Emrys Jones, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Aberdare circuit; John Rees (Pontypridd), supernumerary. Brynmawr—Thos. Morgan Evan Isaac (Ebbw Vale). Cardiff-Peter Jones (B), who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Ferndale circuit. Liandilo-John Evan Roberts. Swansea—Thos. Jones (C) and Jacob Pritchard (Ystalyfera). Llanelly-Thos. J. Pritchard, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the minister of Llandilo circuit, and act under the direction of the chairman of the district. ijampeter (Cardiganshire), Kobt. Hughes, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter, with the minister of the Aberavron circuit. Aberayron—David Morgan. St. David's.—John Rowlands, who shall act under the direction of the chairman of the dis- trict. Aberystwyth.—John Jones, John Humphreys (Trereiddol), William Morgan (A.), super- numerary. Ystumtuen (Aberystwyth)—David Thomas (B.), David Darley Davies (Pontrhydygroes). Machynlletii-john Roberts (C), John Row- lands (Corris). Llanidloes-Alfred C. Pearce, Hy. Pritchard (Trefeylwys). Caersws, Montgomeryshire—Super. D. Morgan, chairman of the district.

CARDIFF. NEWFOUNDLAND DISASTER RELIEF FUND.— The Mayor (Mr Alderman Thomas Rees, J.P.) desires to acknowledge the following subscriptions towards the above fund :—The Mayor of Cardiff, £ 5 the High Sheriff of Glamorgan (Mr Arthur Giibertsou), £ 10 10s Miss Marion Harvey, £ 10; Anonymous, 2s 6d total, £ 25 12s 6d. The Mayor will be pleased to receive further contribu- tions from gentlemen intending to subscribe to the fund. PORTRAIT OF THE LATE ALDERMAN WARING. —There is now on view in the window of Messrs Trapnell and Gane, Queen-street, Cardifi. a life- like portrait of the late Mr Alderman Warms, which, we understand, has been painted for Mr C. Waring. The artist, Mr Gillies Gair, notwith- standing that the work is a posthumous one, has caught the expression of the. late Alderman exceedingly well, and produced a marvellously fine portrait. The exhibit is attracting con- siderable attention.

CARDIGAN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, at the Workhouse, Mr W. O. Brigstocke presiding.—The Inspector reported several cases of scarlet fever from the rural parishes, but all were convalescent. Every sanitary precaution had been taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

Pope Leo XIII. is strenuously opposed to cre- mation, and it is rumoured that his Holiness is aoout to publish an encyclique prohibiting to the faithful that manner of burial which consists in burning the body." LIVER COMPLAINTS.—Dr King's Dandelion and Quinine Iaver Pills, without Mercury, removes all Liver and Stomach Coiapiaiat^, Biliiousuttto* JJc&dSfChe. j Sickness*. Indigestion, Complaints 1X62 r

ANTICIPATIONS. Another good day's sport was provided at Brighton this afternoon, and as the weather con- tinued fine, there was a capital attendance. The sport was not of high class, but was interesting, the struggle for the Cup between Buccaneer and Lady Rosebery being a very keen one. T0- irjoiTow I shall depend on the following C'I T')., L '"JÎ or. oussex riace—I\.OUGH AND HEADY or EYRE- FIELD. Seaforth Welter Handicap—MORTAIGNE or BUTTERSCOTCH. Cliftonville Plate-ERIC.HT EYES or MHGERE. Preston Handicap—EUSTON or GOSSOON. Town Plate—GLANEU-SE. B-svendeau Pkt-s—CAKI.INA. Kemp Town Plate—HAWKWEED. Southdown Plate—WOOLSTHOIIPE or CLOG DANCE. Wednesday Night. VIGILANT.

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MERTHYR LOCAL BOARD. THE MARKET-SQUARE BUILDINGS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Thomas Jenk.ns ing. -The seal of the Board was alExed to a new rate of Is in the pound.—The Chairman stated that the ratable value of the parish was £191,513 17s 6d arrears of last rate, §?; ^.e Sr0?s amount of the assessment bejag £ 8.01i^lls 2d.—Tenders (three in number) were received tor ironmongery goods that of Mr •Sana brook, Uig'a-streec, was accepted.—Two men named Turner, of Cefn, and Simons, of Pocty- sticiii, appeared before the Board as candidates for the appointment of engine-driver for the new crushing machine, and Simons was appointed to e. »^everai complaints were received in regard to bad gas alleged to be supplied in tl c istncts, and Mr Biddie again raised tne question of introducing the electric light — J.. e lr,att",r, howevel', was referred back to com- w nAr ^ie a meeting of the ^e previous night three bills weie brought forward m reference to the Bute .f tlie f-mount came to £ 300.—The *37 Wtd —ATr Pai 1 sme-uts amounted to .I, t J.^dle gave notice to move for a return of ail disbursements for the past 12 months. He thought it would be better to give their c.eriyi hxea amount to do the work of the Board.C,pon the Clerk reading the minutes of the jfcai meeting, wmcn stated that it was decided to appeal against the decision of the Bench in regard to the Market-square Buildings, Mr E. P. Bidule said he would like to remind the Board that the proposition was carried by the casting vote of the chairman — -At a later stage of the meeting, Mr Biddle asked whether the clerk had a right to ask the bench to sta,te a case before the minutes of the Board had been confirmed.—The Clerk, in reply- ing, said he was bound to apply to the magistrates within seven days after the meeting of the Board, I" otherwise it would have been too late. Mr 0 Biddle gave notice of motion to the effect that at the next meeting he wouid move that the resolu- tion of the Board be rescinded.—The Chair- man You are out of order.—Mr Wills said there was no doubt the the clerk had acted within his right, but still he entered his protest against the manner in which the resolution had been passed. At the last meeting the matter came up accidentally, and they re- solved themselves into a committee. He thought it was perfectly understood that the Board were in committee, and he considered that they had been hoodwinked.—Mr Biddle aid he did not think the Board ought to spend JB300 or 2400 for nochin?.—The Clerk said it would not cost more than £ 20 or L23. He had written to a town clerk in England upon the matter, who had replied that this was one of the most important cases he had ever heard.—Mr Biddle withdrew his notice of motion, and the matter dropped.

AFFAIRS OF C. G. T-4YLOR, SOLICITOR, LATE OF CARDIFF. At the London bankruptcy court on Wednes* day, the first meeting was held of the creditors under the failure of C. G. Taylor, solicitor, late of Cardiff, then of Gray's Xnu, London, now of Cowbridge, Glamorgan, It appears that the baukrupt commenced practice in 1880, in Cardiff, in partnership with a Mr Jacob, he intro- ducing £ 800 borrowed capita.. That partnership was dissolved in 1891, the bankrupt receiving £ 550 to go out. when he went to London and joined Mr Ward in partnership. A short time prior to the present proceedings being taken he left London, and took a situation at Cowbridge. He has filed accounts showing debts amounting to between £8,000 and L9,000, and assets showing a deficiency of L650 only.—Mr Pope, assistant chairman, said that amongst the proofs put in was that of Lloyds Banking Company for £ 5.454. They held as security certain leasehold pro- perty at Cardiff which they valued at £1,534, and they sought to prove for the unsecured balance of the debt £ 3.895. —The debtor, asked as to what offer he was going to make, stated that, having regard to the proof of the bank, he was not able to make any olfer. He had anticipated getting a surplus after discharging their debt.—Mr Pope said that as the necessary quorum was not present no reso- lution could be passed, and the meeting must be adjourned for a week. In the meantime he should suggest that the debtor should consent to imme- diate adjudication. The meeting was adjourned for a week.

HAVERFORDWEST BAPTIST COLLEGE. The annual meetings of the Haverfordwest Baptist College were opened at Haverfordwest on Tuesday. On Wednesday the general meeting of members was held, Mr R. Cory, of Cardiff, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the President presented the balance sheet, which, on being read, showed a balance in favour of the institution of L65 7s ll'/od.—The accounts were adopted. 2 The Rev W. Morris, F.R.G.S., of Treorky, was appointed the Welsh preacher for the coming year and. failing him, the Rev P. Johns, Ffynonhendre.—The Rev Evan Thomas, London, and, failing him, the Rev R. H. Roberts, ex- chairman of the Baptist Union, were selected as the English preacher for the next year. The usual committees having been appointed and the votes of thanks adopted, the meeting adjourned.

[BY COSMOS.] WHENCE CAME THEY ? IN your News in Brief column yesterday you quoted a verse from Mr Gilbert's Haste to the Wedding, descriptive of a sort of fashionable hat the bridegroom requires. Were not these two lines— Two thingummies of peaohet blue A what'd-his-name on each, suggested by 1 wish I had the rumti-tum rumti-tum too In the land of the ohve and fig, I'd sing of the lum-ti-tum lumti to you, And play on the thingummy-jig. If in the rum-ti-tum battle I fall, A tumi-ti-tum's all that I crave. Oh! bury me deep in the what-yon-may-call, And plant thingumbobs over my grave.

IN A PLEASANT SPOT. THE volunteers have a. nice breezy location at Minehead. They are encamped on a down above the town, and have a wonderful view of hill and dale, sea and shore, Looking landwards they see a fertile valley waving with corn, and green with foliage and pasture. The ground rises gradually to the summit of the hill above whence the lofty peak of Dunkerry is visible, with glimpses of Exmoor. To the west the landscape is parcelled out like a chess board, the dark squares of meadow and wood, and the lighter ones of golden grain. In the far distance are the Quantock hills. To the east there is an expanse of heather, bracken, and gorse. At your feet is the Severn sea, green to-day in the sunshine, which gleams on the white cliffs round the Nash. Over there in the haze Two lone islands, like heralds stand, T' announce Old Ocean's might at hand. The one uprears his bare, bold brow, And sees his brother humbly bow. And bears a torch through midnight gloom, To warn the seaman 'gainst his doom.

ROMANCE IN HIGH LIFE. As announced, the Earl and Countess ot Orkney have been spending their honey- moon at Minehead. They took up their quarters at the Beach Hotel, but left on Tuesday. The inhabitants and visitors could not but help admitting that Miss Connie" was beautiful. As one of the visitors observed to me in the language of 44 Kin- tuck," She sorter killed the rest of the girls." Place her by the side of another of her sex, and the iatter sank into insignifi- cance. Probably the Countess will attend the first meeting of the Devonshire and Somersetshire staghounds if she is still in the neighbourhood.

A FIGHT FOR A JOB. THE excursion boats at Cardiff have de- veloped a decided nuisance. Journey to the Docks in a cab, and about two hundred yards from the Pier-head the vehicle, pro- vided it has luggage, is boarded by two or -V- three boys, while as many more run by its side or hang on to it in some fashion. The moment the carriage stops there is a fight for possession of the traps, and if only ladies are present "the lads refuse to take no for an answer. Nobody wishes to hinder these lads from. earning an honest penny, but one objects to them settling like a lot of flies on a sore place. Could not the Bute Docks authorities grant a licence to a few of them, denoting the same by a badge, and allowing no one else to carry luggage to and from the boats ? One does not care about a bag being pulled almost to pieces in the endeavour to obtain a job by force,

THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. The report of the directors of the Cambrian Railways Company, with the statement of ac- counts for the half-year ending 30th June last, have just been issued. The receipts on revenue account for the half-year am<w>ited n £ 108,748, as compared with £ 104,880 in 1891 and £ 105,150 in the corresponding period of 1890. There is an increase of 23,863 in the receipts ot the last half-year over those of the same period of 1891. The principal increase is 39J in mer- cbandise and live stock, but there are increases in ail the four sources of revenue set out in the state- ment. The total expenditure for the half-ye:tr was £ 66,591, as compared with £ 64, ,29 m 1891 ana Z63,218 in 1390. The net increase in expenditure. There is a net increase in the ex- penditure over that of the hrsfc naif of 1891 of £ 1,862. While maintenance of ways and works shows a decrease of £ 1,263, and miscellaneous charges a decrease of £137, there is an increase of £1,6ó5 in locomotive and carriage and waggon expenses, and an increase of Xfl,o^7 in traffic and general expenses. The net reserve for the half. year shows an increase of £2,006 over the corres- ponding period of last year, aid, after providing for the interest on A, B, and C Debenture Stocks, a balance of £ 2,733 is carried forward to next half-vear Under the provisions of the Regulation of Railways Act, 1889 the Board of Trade on the 8th June last, granted a certificate for £ 32,829, being a further part of the expenditure on continuous biakes, etc., which sum may vow be raised by the issue of a Debenture ORICK. j. IK company S Rates and Charges Provisional Order Act, 1892, comes into operation on the 1st of January next. A resolution will be submitted to the proprietors at the general meeting for the election as director of Mr Edward Davies, of Plats Dinam, Mont- gomeryshire, a qualified shareholder, who.is largely interested in other Welsh Railways, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Mr R. D. Pryce. Of the £ 18,625 expended upon capital account on hues open for traffic, £ 16,064 was for interlocking points and signals, additions to stations, etc. On working stuck under the same account £ 5,246 was expended. The estimates of further expenditure on capital account during the half-year to December 31st next pro- vide for a total of £ 19,000, out of which -015,000 is upon increased station accom- modation, interlocking points, and other works. The receipts during the half-yearfrom passengers, parcels, etc., amounted to £ 50,819 as compared with C50,327 in the corresponding period. The total number of passengers carried was 753,492 as compared with 728,275. There was a big increase jn the number of third-class passengers, and a small increase in the number of first-class, but a small decrease in the number of second-class passengers. Goods and minerals realised;255,179 as compared with £ 51,868. In the expenditure under revenue account the only items that show a decrease are maintenance of way and woiks, rates and taxes, which figures to £ 1,624 as against £ 2,084, and Government duty, £ 246 as compared with L256. No dividend is proposed.

HEALTH OF THE LARGE TOWNS The return of the Registrar-General for the week ending Saturday last, 30th July, shows that in 33 of the largest towns in England and Wales, of which Cardiff is one, each containing 80,000 persons or more, there were registered 6,589 births and 3,574 deaths. The deaths corres- ponded to an annual rate of 17'3 per 1,000 per- sons living. The rates of mortality in the several towns, arranged in order from the lowest, were as Ulnwc Burnley 6'3 I Bristol.. 16'6 Brighton 10*3 Birkenhead 17'0 Croydon 11'8 Bolton 17'0 Ht'ddersfield H'9 Hull 17-J. Gateshead 12'9 Derby 17*4 Blackburn 13" 2 Manchester 17 4 Oldham 13'2 Loudon 17*5 Leeds. 13'7 Birmingham 17-9 Bradford 13"8 Cardiff 18*2 Newcastle on-Tyne.. 14.1 Preston 18'2 Portsmouth 14'3 Sheffield 19*3 Halifax 14'9 Salford 20-5 West Hani 14"9 Wolverhampton 20 6 Swansea 15"8 Leicester 20-6 Norwich 16'2 Sunderland 22'8 Plymouth „ 16*4 Liverpool 25 9 Nottingham 16'5 I To the principalzynioticdiseases585deaths were recorded in the towns, equal to a rate of 3'0, the towns with the highest being 4*8 in Preston, 4-6 in Cardiff, and 4'3 in West Ham, Leicester, and Sunderland and those with the lowest Hud- derfield with no deaths Burnley, 0'6 Hull and Newcastle-on-Tyne, 0'8. The highest death- rate per 1,000 from scarlet fever 1'9 in Preston; from measles, 1'5 in Croydon, 1'6 in Salford, 2'5 in Halifax, and 3"1 in Sunderland from whoop- ing cough 1*1 in Swansea, and 1-2 in Nottingham and from diai-rhcea, 2'3 in Birmingham, 2'4 in Preston, 3'8 in Leicester, and 4'2 in Cardiff. One death from small-pox was registered in London, and 2 in Bradford, but not one in any other of the large towns. There were registered in the borough of Cardiff during the last week 105 births as compared with 102, 93, and 92 in the threa preceding weeks. These 105 births comprised 51 boys and 54 girls, and corresponded to an annual birth-rate of 40'2 per 1,000 of the population, which was estimated to be in the middle of this year, 136,181. The deaths last week showed an increase, and numbered 47, against 29, 41, and 29 in the three preceding weeks. These 47 deaths included 29 males and- 18 females, and were equal to an annual death-rate of 18 "0 per 1,000, or 0-7 per 1,000 higher than that for the 33 towns of England and Wales, where the rate was 17.3 per 1,000. Seven of the I towns bad higher rates than oarcun. The deaths last week included 12 of infants under one year, and nine of persons over 60 years of age, and each of these numbers showed an in- crease over the corresponding number in recent weeks. The deaths from the chief zymotic diseases, which had been five in each of the three preced- ing weeks, rose to 12 last week, this increase being due to diarrhoea which caused 11 of the deaths, the remaining death being due to scarlet fever. The 12 deaths were equal to an annual death rate of 4'6 per 1,000, the rate in the 33 towns being 3*0 per 1,000. There were 5 deaths from violence, 7 inquests were held, and 4 deaths occurred in public institutions. In Swansea the births numbered 61 (40 boys and 21 girls), and were equal to a rate of 34'4 per 1,000 and the deaths were 28 (9 males and 19 females), and were equal to a rate of 15'8 per 1,000. Two of the deaths were due to whoopmO' cough, this being the only zymotic disease which caused any deaths.

GLOUCESTER DOG SHOW. LOCAL SUCCESSES. This annual two days' show opened at Gloucester on Wednesday. Every breed was well represented among the 650 entries, which included twenty champions. The following local exhibitors attracted the notice of the judges ow '1:- '7 T "'T C'f.L Newfoundland?, dogs ana mtenet.— a, ■>. »r. >->oewara, Cardiff. St. Bernards, novices—v.li.c., J. J. Ames, Cardiff pupnies—v.h.c., J. J. Ames. Deerhounds, bitches—v.h.c., A. F. Hill, Cardiff. Black field spaniels, dogs-3, H. E. Gray, Merthyr Vale bitches 1 3 and special, J. H. Hussey, Cardiff; any other variety—1 and special, J. H. Hussey novices—2, J. H. Hussey 3, H. K. Gray. Collies, dogs—v.h.c., C. B'll Tredegar bitches—r., C. Bell dogs and bitches C Hill. Bobtailed sheep dog—v.h.c., E. T. Bees, Newport, Smooth fox terriers, dogs—r. and v.h.c., W. H Thomas, Carmarthen dogs—v.h.c., W. T. Thomas. Welsh terriers—2, W. J. M. Herbert, Cardiff; h.c., D. Jones Swansea. Scotch terriers—2, E. JJ. Enoch, Swansea. Toy spaniels-3, C. May, Haverfordwest.

THE CARRIAGE OF PETROLEUM. NOTIFICATION TO THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT. The Central News has the highest authority for stating that information reached the City on Wednesday evening that the .Russian Grovera- ment has received notification from the Suez Canal Company that the provisional regulations governing the passage of petroleum through the Canal are about to be reconsidered, and that in the meantime the passage of petroleulll 111 bulk tank steamers will not bo allowed through the canal. It will be remembered that during last session Ministers were severely questioned on this subject at the instigation of British ship- owners and tin-plate manufacturers, who are opposed to the bulk passage of petroleum.

A NEW WARSHIP. The Centurion, a second-class battleship, and sister to the Barfleur, to be launched at Chatham next Wednesday, was floated out of the dock at Portsmouth on Wednesday, and named by Mrs Fisher, the wife of the Controller of the Navy. The Centurion, which has a displacement of 10,500 tons, and is of 13,000 horse power, is 360 feet long, 75 feet beam, and 25% feet draught. She is similar in design to thelRoyaJ Sovereign, but has reduced armaments and engine power.

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND "AUNT MARTHA." His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, with Colonel Teesdale, on Wednesday visited the old lady Mrs Ricks, better known as "Aunt Martha who travelled several thousand miles to see the Queen, and who had the pleasure of so doing a few days ago. The Royal visit took place in the Strand, at Harris s Silver Grill, where the old lady is staying. The Prince shook hands I with her, and was loudly cheered on leaving. I ._v_

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FATAL RESULT OF A POLITICAL QUARREL. A man named Hall, a forgeman, died at Sheffield 011 Wednesday from lock jaw, the result of an injury to one of his thumbs. This he received on the 16th of July in the course of a I quarrel with an actor arising out of a.TXilitical meeting, at which both were present.

A NEW INVENTION. Curative Magnetism scientifically applied te boots. These boots assist in pre- serving as well as restoring health, and act as a pre- ventative of rheumatism. Prices, 18s 6d, 20s. 24s per pair.-Sole agent, Peace, Bedwellty Souse, 78, Queen- street, Card

SWANSEA COPPER TRADE. The monthly circurnished by Messrs Richardson and Co., of the Copper Ore Wharves, Swansea, issued yesterday, states that the total stocks of copper ore produce remaining at Swansea are 2,063 tons of ore, 8,123 tons of copper, and 580 tons of precipitate. Equivalent to about 8,731 tons in fine copper. In addition to the above there is in warehouse here 2,664 tons of English copper (G.M.B.'s), which is an increase of 190 tons on the quantity in stock on the 2nd ultimo. The only sale of furnace macerial to report during the past month is 1,300 tons of Quebrada regulus to arrive on private terms. Prices of G.M.B.'s only varied last month to the extent of about 17s 6d per ton. The lowest figure touched for cash parcels 244 8s 9d on the 14th, and the hierhest jM5 6s 3d on the 25th, but by the 29th values receded to J644 17s 6d cash and J645 7s 6d three months. These last quotations are about identical with those which ruled at the commencement of the month. The quantities which changed hands throughout July were not large. Statistics show the total visible supply of copper to be about 59,700 tons against 56,600 tons at the end of June, or an increase of about 3,000 tons. Chili charters for the first half of July were advised as 1,200 tons, and for the second half 1,000 tons fine. Quotations are as follows :-Co per-ore and regulus, 8s 3d to 9s £ 7, £ h;1%baJr5 (G-0-B's.) and G.M.B's., £ 44 15s to £ 44 17s 6d tough ingot, £ 47 to £ 48 per ton. Sulphate of copper— £ 14 15s per ton. Silyei bar, 39Ad per oz. standard. Tin- English block, J399 Straits, £ 97 per ton. Lead -English pig (O.S.B's.), £ 10 12s 0d to £ 10 15s per ton. bpelter- £ 22 7s 6d per ton. Bank rate, 2 per cent.

FOOTBALL. CRANGETOWN F.C.—The annual general meet- ing of the Grangetown Football Club was held at the Iron-room, Lower Grange, 011 Wednesday evening. Mr C. Cooke presided over a large attendance of members.—Mr G. W. Parsons, hon. sec., submitted the team's record for last year which showed that the club had played 29 matches, 16 of which were won, 9 lost, and four drawn-a highly satisfactory record, especially when it has to be taken into consideration that the club was only re-organised last year. The balance sheet, which showed a slight deficit, was agreed to.—The following officers were then elected -Ca.ptain, Mr 0. Penn vice-captain, Mr W. James; treasurer, MrM. Evans;secretary, Mr G. W. Parsons.—A proposition was brought forward at the cohclusiou of the ordinary business with the objectof forming an Athletic Association at Grangetown, and three members from the football, baseball, cricket, and cycling clubs were appointed as a committee to oonfer together in the matter.- The meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION. On Tuesday evening a meeting was held at the Independent Chapel, Seven Sisters, when the Rev H. Eurfyl Jones, who is leaving to undertake the pastorate of Morian Calvinistic Methodist Church, Kenfig- hill, was presented with an illuminated address, a gold watch, and other tokens of esteem. The chair was taken by Mr John Rees, mining engineer, and addresses were delivered by gentle- men from the different localities. The, chapel was crowded with the friends and well-wishers of the family. Keep your wife young by seeing that she uses RIZINE BAKING POWDBB.

NEWPORT. ACCIDENT AT THE DOCKS.-On Wednesday afternoon a woman named Sarah Chandler (44), residing at 11, Baldwin-street, was picking up coal above the Alexandra Dock sidings, when she yot her arm crushed between the buyers of two trucks. The injured woman was removed to the Iufirmary and detained.

PENARTH. AFTERNOON TEA IN WINDSOR GARDENS.—In aid of the building fund of All Saints Church, Penarth, an afternoon tea was given on Wednes- day in the Windsor Gardens, kindly lent for the occasion by Lord Windsor. Those who presided at the trays were:—Mrs Escott, Mrs Francis, Mrs Rees, Mrs Urry, Mrs Felt, Mrs Biggs, Mrs Carter, Mrs Arkell, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Carter, Mrs SueH, Mrs Thorniey, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Wilcox, Mrs Singer, Mrs Beasley, Mrs Slade. Mrs Vellacott, Mrs Harper, Mrs Bregeon, Mrs Warren, Mrs D. Duncan, Mrs Shute, Mrs Dalziel, Mrs Moynan, Miss Nevillo Thomas, Mrs Westyr Evans, Mrs Thomas (Fernbank), Miss Lewis, Mrs Aitken, Mrs Trevor Thomas, Mrs Williams (W estbourne Road). The tables were lavishly provided with delicacies, and arranged in a most attractive manner. The Rev R. Sweet-Escott conducted the guests, as they entered the gardens, to their respective tables. The proceedings were much enlivened by the performances of the band. In the evening a great number of people flocked to the grounds to hear the Penarth Temperance Handbell Ringers (under the conductorship of Mr Harry Love), who played a number of popular airs, with variations. The (rendering of "The Village Chimes" evoked loud applause. The Military Band, under Mr Paul Draper, discoursed a most interesting programme, the fantasia Maritana." by Wallace, being exceptionally well rendered. Dancing took place in the grounds in the even. ing. The financial results of the day's proceed- ings, judging from the number of people present, are of a very satisfactory nature. VOLUNTESB INTELLIGENCE.—Sergeants Halletfc and Percy, of Penarth, with two of ten men each, from the 9th and lOoli companies of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers, under Lieutenants Stallybrass and Lewi?, will leave Cardiil next Saturday at 6 o'clock a.m. for Shoeburyness, to take part in the firing competi- tion with the 64, 60, and 16 pounders and 10-inch guns. The prizes average over £ 60 per day. BICYCLE ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday evening an accident of a serious nature occurred to a young man named John Jones, residing at No. 2," Lud low-street, Penarth. He was on his way from Cadoxton to Penarth on a bicycle, when by some means, as he was passing a cart, the bicycle and cart collided, and he was crushed against the wall. The unfortunate youth was conveyed home, b I and Dr Aitkin was at once called in, when it was discovered that the ribs were fractured and that he had also suffered internal injuries.

BARRY. DINAS POWIS HIGHWAY BOARD.-The monthly meeting of the above Board was held at. St. Nicholas on Wednesday morning, Major-General Lee in the chair. There were also present :— Messrs Tudor Urawshay. J.P. D. T. Alexander, St. Andrew's: W. Evans, Pendoylan; T. Thomas, Llantrithyd Oliver Williams, St. Lythan's Oliver Thomas, Wenvoe D. Lougher, St. Nicholas; and Wm. Lougher, Llantrithyd.— The surveyor (Mr F. Lamens) reported that he had tested the capacity of the Postham Bridge, and recommended that the loads passing over it should not exceed 10 tons.—It was decided that the Board should defend an action which was being brought against them by Mr T. J. Davies, one of the Board's contractors, who is seeking to recover a sum of money alleged to be due to him for the construction of a road. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Local Board was iheld at the Board-room, Cadoxtou, Mr John Robinson in the chair.-Mr Meggitt proposed, and it was agreed that an official of the Board should be stationed on Barry Island on holidays and Saturdays to see that the Board's regulations as to bathing were properly carried out. A deputation was appointed to wait on Mr Robert Forrest with a view to the acquisition of a plot of land in Regent-street, Barry Dock, for the purposes of a Cottage Hospital-—The surveyor was instructed to prepare an estimate of cost of constructing a new road from Cadoxton old village tothe station,and which would form tIle' Limning of a now road to Cardiff. Thetenderof Mr y. Scott for widening the Wenvoe parish road to 15ft. for 2390 9s was accepted, and General Lee, Mr O. H. Jones, and Mr Alexander were ap- pointed to inquire into the securities of Mr Scott. ACCIDENT.—A boy, named George Cooke, living a Quarella-street, Cadoxton, met with a serious accident on Wednesday afternoon, at the Barry Graving Dock, falling from a gangway, a distance of over 20 feet, and fracturing the left leg and arm.

SWANSEA. THE LATE MR W. H. FRANCIS'S WILL.-A mistake occurred in our issue of yesterday. Mr W. R. Quick, for his faithful service to the Amman Iron Company was left :05W, not j350. as stated. POLICE BAND.—The band will play at Cwm- donkin Park this day (Thursday), commencing at 7 p.m.

CARMARTHEN. GIFT TO THE LITERARY INSTITUTION.-Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart., who has always been a most generous friend to the reading public of this borough, has just presented the Carmarthen Literary and Scientific Institution with a large number of very valuable books. This much- appreciated gift was unsolicited,

FERNDALE. FATAL ACCIDENT. -Shortly before midnight on Tuesday Evan Evans, timberman, living in No, 20, Beech-street. Ferndale, was killed by a fall of roof at the No. 1 Pit of the Ferndale Company. Deceased was 57 years of age, and leaves a widow and several grown-up children. An inquest upon the body was held on Wednesday at the Maxwell Hotel, when a verdict of Acci- dental death was returned. COLLIERY FATALITY.—On Tuesday night a repairer named Evan Evans, residing in Beach- street, was killed instantaneously by a large fall of roof, which occurred while he and his partner were repairing in a heading in the No. 1 Pit. The deceased's partner (Frank Day) sustained slight injuries, but he was able to attend the inquest which was held in the locality on Wednesday afternoon. A verdict of "Acci- dental death was returned. A CHILD SUFFOCATED.—An inquest was also held in the same place touching the death of an infant named Win. J. Bowen,who was found dead on his mother's breast in bed. A verdict of Accidental death from suffocation was re- turned.

COWBRIDGE. SUDDEN DEATH.—William Morgan, of Cow- bridge, who for some years was coachman to the late br Phillips, suddenly expired in his chair as he was taking his supper shortly after nine o'clock on Tuesday evening last. The deceased had been ailing for some time, but he was out the previous day driving for the Bear Hotel. His death is attributed to heart disease. Deceased was 66 years of age.

LLANELLY. VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. Colour-sergeant Lindop, who has been appointed drill instructor to the K Company, has arrived in town, and commenced his duties on Monday. The new instructor is a typical Irishman, six feet in height, and of fine physique. He has been in the service 15 years, his former regiment being the Con- naught Rangers. The past 11 years he has spent in India and Egypt, returning to Pembroke Dock last year.

BLAENGARW. INQUEST.—The inquest on the man Francis ^011^.PCon who was kiiled at the International Colliery last Thursday night by falling down the pit was held at the Biaengarw Hotel on Tuesday, when a verdict of Accidental death" was returned.

ABERYSTWYTH. ATHLETIC FESTIVAL. The annual amateur athletic festival was held at Aberystwyth on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr A. J. Hughes and Mr W. Young acted as judges, and Mr R. Peake as starter. H. E. Wheatley, of Aberystwyth, won the prize of five guineas in the two miles bicycle handicap. A ten-guinea prize was com- 6 peted for in two heats and a final. T. Gibbons C.U.C.C.), S. Linton (Aberdare, the South Wales champion), E. R. Roberts (Bangor), and D. R. Jenkins (Polytechnic) competed. Jenkins worked well and obtained the prize. Linton fell as he was running in for second place. In the one mile bicycle handicap Linton again fell in rounding the corner, the grass being wet from slight rain which fell. The prize was taken by rhoma,s Gibbons. In the three miles bicycle championship, open to residents of South Wales and Monmouthshire, S. Linton, of Aberdare, had practically his own way, for after a few rounds over the course Gibbons, the only competitor, fell out of the race.