South Wales Daily News

ABERA VON. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of tho Highway and Sanitary Committf'e of the Town Council was held on Wednesday. A street im- provement scheme was discussed, with the result that it was arranged to obtain an estimate of the cost of carrying out th.. necessary street improve- ments before applying to the Local Government Board for borrowing powers.

PONTYPRIDD. CHAMBER OF TRADE At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Trade, held on Tuesday evening, Mr H. Porcher presiomg, considerable discussion took place with refer- ence to the Bill deposited by tho Barry Rail- way Company, in which they sought to further extend the time within which they would be com- pelled to complete certam works to enable them to proceed with the passenger traffic between Barry and Pontypridd. A good deal of dissatisfaction was expressed at ^"8, and, on tho motion of Mr William Williams, seconded by Mr J. Goomber, a resolu- tion was adopted declarmg it to be the opinion of the Chamber that the five years exten- sion would be unreasonably lone, and that steps be taken "to secure the co-operation "of other Chambers in the matter. Mr Wm. Jones con- sidered that the best thing they could do would be to support the Pontypridd Local Board, that body decide to oppose the bill. On themntlon of Mr E. W. Rees, seconded by Mr W. H. Key, it was resolved to approach the Federated Cham- bers of Trade with a view of taking joint action to amend the new railway rates with regard to merchandise. The annual meeting of the Chamber was fixed to be held on the first Tuesday in February. Reference was made by Mr W. Jones to the proposed purchase of the gasworks by the Local Board and he suggested the desirableness of the Board inserting in their bill a clause empowering them to utilise the electric light. No resolution, however, was passed. MR E. C. SPICKETT.—We are glrtcl to learn that this esteemed gentleman is now gradually recovering from his recent illness.

MONMOUTH. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The following awird of school scholarships has been made after examina- tion of candidates :—Foundation scholarship of £ 20 per annum and free tuition, tr-nable at the school for two years—1, D. A. Tuck; 2, G. N. Cunliffe 3, H. Bennett 4, F. Beach. Mon- mouth scholarship of £ 10 and free tuition, for one year tenable by sons of parents residing in the borough of Monmouth—1, P. L. Nicholas 2, C. A. Williams 3. F. J. Me1>;1H\.(,; 4-. G. J. Williams 5, R. W. Poignand 6, T. H. Gower; 7, R. F. Benfield.

WEIGHTS FOR THE SPRING I HANDICAPS. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING. I EATTHYANY PLATE. (Five furlongs. Run Monday, March 20.) „ ys St lb ys st lb Porridge 5 9 7 Verdant Green.. 3 7 0 King of Diamonds a 8 12 Lord of the Manor 6 7 0 Acrobat 4 8 9 Barberry 6 6 13 Lady Lena 4 8 9 Coelus 4 6 12 Scarborough 4 8 7 Simon v II 3 6 12 Dun vegan 6 8 5 6 9 Day Dawn 6 8 0 Mountain Chief. 3 6 9 Hildebert o 8 0 Hawkweed 3 6 8 Rainbow 4 8 0 Rainbow 3 6 7 Noverre 5 7 12 Yer osity 5 6 7 Red Enamel. 5 7 4 6 7 Punster 5 7 10 Lady Halle 3 6 7 Bog Myrtle 5 7 10 Star and Ga.rter .3 6 1 Jolly Monk 4 7 9 ¡ Emita 3 6 7 7 7 Lottie Collins.3 6 6 Bill of Portland 3 7 5 Rock Pigeon 3 6 5 Husk 4 7 5 Moonflower 3 6 5 Armorel 3 7 5 'Tinkler 3 6 5 Simon R-mard. 4 7 4 Faithful 3 6 4 Lmia 4 7 2 Gambol 3 6 4 Karl of?Annandale 4 7 2 Falling Star 3 6 4 Bouthillier 4 7 2 Stockholm 3 6 4 Kenligern 5 7 2 Vaulter 3 6 3 Floss It 7 0 Hawksbury 3 6 2 Gossoon 4 7 0 Smart 3 6 0 Golden Arrow 4 7 0 Arturo, Rough and Ready, and High Commissioner 1 are drawn. It should be noted that the two horses' II named Rainbow aie aged 4 vears and 3 years respec- tively. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP. (One mile. Run Tuesday, March 21.) ys st lb ys st 10 Alice 69 4 Bill 4 7 1 Winrigall 4 8 13 Lottery 6 7 1 Comedy 4 8 10 Midilleham 4 7 1 Prince Hampton.. 5 8 8 0 Euclid 48 7 Earl of Auuandale 4 6 13 Woikington a 8 4 Friar John 4 6 13 Roy Neil 4 8 4 Oronte3 4 6 13 Athel 48 4 Laodamia 3 6 i2 Le Nord 6 3 2 Link Boy a 6 12 Golden Garter 5 8 3 King Charles. 4 6 12 Tanzuseister 4 8 0 Weymouth 4 6 12 Crystabello 4 8 0 Marcion 3 6 12 Breach 5 7 13 Djeernm 3 6 12 Cabin Boy 4 7 12 lveutigem 5 6 10 Acrobat 4 7 11 Blanc Mange 4 6 10 Suuonian 5 7 11 I.>nia 4 6 9 Suuonian 5 7 11 I.>nia 4 6 9 Lauriscope 4 7 10 Kilkenny 4 6 8 Wrinkles 6 7 10 Dermod 46 8 Esmond 4 7 10 Rouge Dragon 4 6 7 Lower Boy 4 7 10 Fel.tere.s30 4 6 7 Lady Hermit 4 7 91 Wolfs Cr 36 7 Pensioner .47 8, Helen Ware .46 7 Lord Henry 5 7 7 The Pyx 46 6 Braemar 4 7 7 Gangway .36 6 Dazzle a 7 5 Worcester — 3 6 4 Polyglot 47 5 Armorel 36 4 Opoponax 4 7 5 Icli Dien 4 6 4 Admiral Benbow.. a 7 4 Consie 3 6 2 S%bra 5 7 4 Victor Wilde 3 6 1 Florrie 4 7 3 Sativa 36 0 Stuart 4 7 3 1 Cleasby a 6 0 Arise 47 2 I V aultr 36 0 Mina 6 7 2 j Fitzfife .36 C Maoready 47 21 White Heat .36 0 Cleasby and The Lover dead lddesleigh drawn.

NEWMARKET TRAINING NOTES. lity ouit NKWMAiiimr coniiKsr IM)XN 1.] NEWMARKET, Thursday-. — On the Bury side, Joe Day's Grand Duke, Broad Corrie, Adoration. Faithful, and Lady Caroline cantered five furlongs. ai Sherwood's, jun., Simonian, King's Beadsman, Prim- rose Way, Cardsharper, Antipyrine, Royal Harry, El Diablo, Quickly Wise, Concrete, Lady Candaliar, Lucy Lockett, Colorado, Soult, Lady Hermit, and Bonnie Gal went six furlongs J arris's Magistrate. Ravensbury, Philanthropist, Fatherless, St. Etienne, Carlina, The Smew, Cade Lamb, and Siberia going five furlong. Waugh's Fetlar and St Dunstan galloped two miles Worldly Wise, Chater, Chairman, Highland Belle, and Dereham went a mile. J. Daw- son's, jun., Lambent bad a similar gallop. Jennings's, jun., Trojan, Semmel, Worili. Montezuma, Merry Wise, Safe Cure, Understudy, Affluence. Enyo, and Plush gsdloped a mile. G. Dawson's Simony "ll., Raebnrn, Inferno, Kilmarnock, and The Prize cantered five furlongs.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. LLANHARRAN AND YSTRAD IIOlTNns. Friday, Jan. 27th. at 11.30 a.m., at Pontyrch Village. Monday, Jan. 30th, at 10.30 a.m., at Bryncethy. Friday, Feb. 3rd, at 10.30 at Arms. GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS. l'riday, Jan. 27th. at 10.45 at Wenvoe. Monday, Jan. 30th, at 10.45 at Dunraven Lodge. Wednesday, Feb. 1st, at 10.45a.m.. at Danygraig. Friday, Feb. 3rd, at 10.45 a.m., at Sycamore Tree. CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. Friday, Jan. 27th, at 10.30 a.>11,, at Bankvfelin. Jai). 31stt, at 10.30 at Posit v Vein. Friday, Feb. 3rd, at, 10.30 11.111., nt. White Mill. PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. Friday, Jan. 27th, at 11 a.m., at Begellv Common. Saturday, Jan. 23th, at 11 :I..m., at. Drnn Wood. Monday, Jan. 30th, at 11 a.m., at Newton Noyes. Tuesday, Jan.31st, at 10.30 II.m., at Oriel ton (breakfast). Thursday. Feb. 2nd, at 11 a *iii at Llandel^y. Friday, Feb. 3rd, 1\[. 11 a.m., at Yerbeston Gate. MR PRYSR iti(IIFIS FOXHOUNDS. Saturday, Jan. 2?th, at 9 a.m., at Rli indivmwvn. Monday, Jan. 30th, at 10.30 a.m., at Ystrad. Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at 9 a.m., at Halfway House, Bre- con Road. Saturday, Feb. 4tli, at 9a.m., at Pem-Mvrriader. Tycoon, winner of the Selling Steeplechase at Man- chester, was put up to auction at, Dunstall Park, and bought in for 145gK. The following horses (the property of Colonel North) left It. Sherwood's, jun., establishment this day to fulfil their engagements in the United States ef America, viz.—Rough and Ready, lddesleigh, Arturo, High Commissioner, Sir Frederick Roberts, Eltham Queen, and Irfuicelot,. Also two brood mares left the Borough Green Stud Farm, viz. Ben-my-chree, who is in foal to Saraband, and Early Morn, in fonl to Highland Chief. Licences under National Hunt, rule 100, lilve been granted to the iollowing joekevs for 1593 :—William Cassidy, Arthur Porter, William* C. Gregor, William Roberts (Shr-wsbury), T. Jone • Lawrence Uran, Lawrence Kelly, Albert H. Skelton, Edward Nlalozie, Ernest W. Tinsley, Evan Owen, John V. Wilson, Martin Phelan. The accep ances for 'the Spring Handicaps will be published in a special edition of the Hoeing Calendar', which it is announced will bo published on Wednesday evening next.

White Ooc-fcade, who is entered in the Grand JS al.ional, was not broken till he was six years old. Ho was bred in the West, of Ireland. Merry Scot, in BambTMge's team at New- market, broke a blood-vessel yesterday while practising jumping. Shepherdess out herself badly during the race for the Selling Hurdle Handa.-ap at Manchester yesterday, and some time will probably elapso before she is able to run arair.. Efforts to trace the alleged owner of Djeerum, by Commotion out of Midnight, one of the entries for the Lincolnshire Handicap, have failed, and we have reason to believe no audi animal is in existence. Jem .Smith's bad luck still sticks to him, as after appearing in » fair Wjy: of getting a chance to regain his lost laurels, thf, backer of Pritchard, with whom he expecced to ratify a match, declined at the last moment to 1r0 on with the business, and consequently the proposed ron. ch, for the present, at any rate, has ended in smoke. Brigejs, the Yorkshire half-back, has not been out of hpd since the Bradford-Li versedge match on the 17th inst., and his leg between the ankle and knee is so bruised and swollen that he will probably not be able to play until March. Yorkshire will, therefore, lose his valuable ser- vices against Middlesex on Monday next, and his chances of an International cup have vanished. Joyful was supposed to be the best yearling at Eaton during the summer of 1891, but he evidently wanted time, and it was judiciously de- cided not to train him for his two-year-old en- gagements, 14 in number. He is now a slashing colt, with fine action, and, if he dnes not turn out to be up to Two Thousand or Derby form, he is just the sort of animal to wiu the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascct. He is heavily en- gaged. as lie was in 24 races for this year and next at the beginning of last season, and he has recently been entered in several more wents. News comes to hand from Cairo of the death of Oo). the Hon. Oliver Montagu, after an attack of lung and heart disease, followed by dropsy. CoL: Montagu was the third surviving son of the late r Karl of Sandwich, and lecently completed his 48th year. Deceased had a few horses in tra.m- mg with Sherwood at Newmarket, and his best winner last year was Sou it. Col. Montagu had been appointed onA of the stewards of the San- ?• down Meeting for '93. It was Col. Montagu who > had the honour of dancing with t-be Belle of the ■ Village" at Retran Hir.-ch's house party in Austria two years back. The Belle" divested of a masque turned out to be Mr R. Moncneffe!

MONMOUTHSHIRE TORIES IN CONFERENCE. The annual meeting of the South Monmouth- shire Conservative Association was hfld at New- port on Wednesday afternoon. Mr John Green, spn., vice-chairman, who presided, was elected to the po-ition of chairman for the ensuing year, and Major Maneel, Sir Edward Davies (Bassaleg) Mr S. J. Ilall (Misca), and Mr J. Jeffreys (Rag- lan) were added to tho list of vice-c.,itiruien. The newly api»inted ngent for the division Mr Foster Stedman) was introduced to tho meeting, and delivered an address. The accounts showed that the association w as solvent and the Executive Committee's report asserted that the results of tho late Revision Courts showed a Conservative gain of 608. The so-called gratifying success of Colonel the Hon. F. C Morgan over Baron Pro.umo was alluded to, and as it was probable that there would be anothe. election within a short period, the Executive begged that there might be no relaxation of Con- servative energy in the division.—It was an- nounced during the meeting that the polling dis- trict;, of the division wouid be increased from 19 to 25, Newbridge being divided into three, and Machen, Christciiurcl), Kisca, and Pontllanfraith into two each. The Duke of Beaufort was re- elected president, and Lord Tredegar vice-pro* dent.

BLAENTGARW. PRESENTATION MEETING.—Dr G. Evans was waited upon by a few friends representing the officials and workmen of the Ocean Colliery, and tradespeople and friends of Garw Valley, on Tursd.iv night, for the purposo of presenting him with a case of surgical instruments and a purse of gold as a token of esteem and appreciation of past'services. Dr Evans is the medical officer of the Garw Pit (Ocean Company), and extremely popular in the valley.. CONCEPT.—A concert was held at Trinity English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Wed- nesday night. The chair was filled by Mr David Matthews, manager, Ocean Colliery. The chief artistes who took part were Soprano, Miss Mittie Davies, Cardiff contralto, Miss Thomas, R A.M. tenor, Gwyn Alaw; bass, Mr Gwilym Thomas, Portu. Miss y. A. Hopkins, of Ltantwit, also gave a song. The accompanist was Mr Taliesin Richards, of Abemvon. The concert was throughout a decided success.

YSTRAD. FASHIONABLE WEDDING. On Thursday morning, at the old Parish Churcn, Ystrad, the wedding was celebrated of Mr John Davies, youngest son of Mr David Davies- Gelhfaelog Farm, Tonypandy, and Miss Mary Jennet Llewellyn, step-daughter of Mr J. D. Williams, member of the Ystrad Local Board and the Pontypridd Board of Guardians, Clydach Court, Trealaw Thp. nuptial ceremony r was periormed by the Rev W. Lewis, vicar of the parish of Ystradyfodwg. The occasion was celebrated by the firm? of Scannons in the localities. Among those present"at the wedding were the parents of tho bride and the bridegroom, Miss Gwen Llewellyn, Clydach Court Miss Jenny Price, Pirdiff • Miss Davies, Gelh Mr Morgan, auctioneer Mr Llewellyn, Clydach Vale Mr Thomas, GeIIirhaidd, &c. After the reception given at the residence of the parents ofthebr.de, the newly-married couple left for London to spend their honeymoon.

MOUNTAIN ASH. PROMOTION OF A POLlOR OFFICER.—The m- habitants of Mountain Ash have heard with great satisfaction of the promotion of Sergeant .fames Reed to the rank of inspector. Inspector Reed joined the force in 1875, and was for six years stationed at Capcoch, since which he has basn stationed at Mountain Ash, and his genial and thoroughly conscientious manner of perform- ing his duties has made him a general favourite.

MERTHYR. LECTURE ON TnN -Under the auspices of the Merthyr Naturalists' Society, the Rev W. C. Winks, Cardiff, delivered before a largo audience at the Aberrrtorlais-ball. on Wednesday night, his popular lecture on "Tennyson." Col. Cresswell, vice-president, occupied the chair.

CAERLEON. CHARITY.—On Tuesday evening a concert was iven at the Dtill Hal!, under the supervision of Miss Evans, The Firs, and the proceeds will be devoted towards the purchasing of coal for the deserving poor. The distribution is entrusted to v., a committee, consisting of the Revs F. Bedweli, D. Bevan Jones, and Bath, and Dr De Gruchy.

AMMANFORD. LLANDTTKIF. U.D. SCHOOL BOARD.—A special meeting of the aboveBoard was.held at the Shire- hall, Llandilo, all the members being present. Captain Thomas was elected chairman pro tcm.— The election of chairman and vice-chairman was then proceeded with. Mr J. Hughes, Bank, LKndilo, was elected chairman for the next three years, and Mr W. N. Jones vice-chairman.—A letter was read from the Education Department informing the Board that on their giving an r undertaking that they would build at once a school in the neighbourhood of Gorslas they would allow the grant for the infants'department at Drefach.—Mr Lawrence moved, and Mr Evans, Garnfawr, seconded, that the attention of the Department should be called to the fact that the Llanon children are being educated at Dre- fach, and that no pay is being received for the same.—It was moved by Mr W. N. Jones, and seconded by Mr Lawrence, that the clerk bo authorised to ask the Education Department to get the Llanon Board to contribute and to inform the Department it was the intention of the Board to build in the neighbourhood.

MORRISTOX. NEW PUBLIC HALL.—Mr William Williams, J.P., Maesygwernen, and Mr Daniel Edwards, J.P., Morfydd House, have just joined the directorate of the Morriston Public Hall Com- i pany. Limited, in addition to Aldermen Naysmith and W. 11. Edwards. It is in con- templation to commence building operations towards the end of l'ebruary, but the contract has not been given, as has been stated, to Messrs Walters and Johns. The erection of this hall will be a great booi^ to the district, and when completed the structure will lie one of the largest and most complete in the county. AwruL DKATH OF A CHILD. —A little girl, named Evans, aged 32 years, met with a sad death on Wednesday evening. It appears that the mother was busy with her household duties and the little girl by her side, when the child went to the teakettle that was on the fire and drank the boiling water through the spout. She suffered immense agony for a short time, and then expired. As testified by Dr Rosser, who was summoned, her throat and stomach were frightfully scalded, the body turning qmte black in a short time.

GELLIGAER. THE MAGISTRACY.—Mr H. P. D. Phillips in whose favour a memorial has been forwarded suggesting his elevation to the magisterial bench, is not a Nonconformist, but a Churchman.

NEW YORK PIUCES, |RKUTER:S TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, Thursday.—Stocks opened lower, with continued liquidation of industrial stocks. Sugar trust were depressed 3, and distillery shares 2%. The reduction in the Bank rate caused firmness m railroads, and early losses therein were small dulness was the feature later, on relief of professional selling. The belief, how- ever, that Congress will not investigate the Trust, started covering of industrial stocks, and commission houses bought grangers and coalers largely, Philadelphia and Reading rising 1% and other stocks large fractions. The improvement continued to the close, which was active and firm at about the highest fig-ures. Money easy. Cotton—spot closed easy and unchanged futures declined sharply after open- ing, then strengthened under buying orders, but again gave way and closed easy. Petroleum— little doing, but steady at last ratss. Lard firmer owing to good advices from Chicago. Wheat opened weak and gave way for, a time, but improved on covering and closed firm upon spot firm. Flour steady, but lower. Corn declined during ea,.ly dealings, afterwards reacted, and closed stoady; spot firm. Sugar quiet, but firm. Coffee fell away awhile during early trading, but firmed-up and closed steady spot steady. Tin quiet, but steady and unchanged. Iron steady, but not much domg. Copper market dull. I Jan. 26 Jan Call Money U.S. Gov. Bonds 2 n.c 2 P-1* Ditto, other Securities 2 u.c. 2 p.c tSxchango on London, 60 days sijrhtl Ditto. Cable Transfers 4.8S 1-BS Ditto. Cable Transfers i 4.8S 4.88 Exchange Paris, 60 days' sight 517% 5-1'^ Kxchange on Berlin Days 05% -'5% Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan! 113>/4 113}* Western Union Telegraph Shares 90Vg 9::1%. Atchison Topeka, & S. Fe 55VI >^6'/4 Do. Do. 4 p.c. Mor EX1/* Do. Do, 5 p.c. Income.. 56V2 Baltimore & Ohio y7cJ71;.2 Canada Southern Shares 57.^ 5?3i Canadian Pacific 37' 86% Central of New Jersey 330% 130l/4 Central Pacific Shares 23 29 Chesapeake & Ohio Common 23% 23% Chicago, Burlington & Qnincey.. ICS1-, 101% Chicago & Nortii-Western, Ord 114% Chicago & N. Western Preferred. 145 145 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Pan! 81 ~/» 81% Chicago & Hock Island 87U &7;ii Cleveld, Chi., Ch., & St. Ls. Ord. S8'3 Delaware & Hudson 1.16 DpJaware Lackawana i.54% 51 >2 Denver <fc Rio Grande Shares 17% Vh-z Denver Preferred 554^ 65% Illinois Central Shares 103 102'/B Lake Shore A Michigan Southern l30y2 >30 Louisville & Nashville Shares 75% ?5'/i Michigan Central Shares 10a1,« 10cV;. Missouri, Kansas, and Texas 15';8 15',2 Missouri Pacific 5853 V4 Now York, Lake Erie, & Western 261 ii61/4 Ditto, Second Mortgage Bonds 103 '3V4 Now York Central & Hudson Kives 110",g 110'i> New York. Ontariocfc Western,Ord 1 is,4 Northern Pacific, Common 181;. 17% Northern Pacific, Preferred 49 ^8 '•>« Norfolk & Western Preferred 39 39V* Ohio and Mississippi Ord. Shares 2Wt 23% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia 64 </g 65 Philadelphia and Heading Shares 52% 5 yk Philadelpliia&lieadingSp.c.lstlnc 76y„ 76 Do. do. 4 p.c. Mor i a";i Union Pacific Shares 42% ^l'/i Wabasli, St Louis, & Pacific 11 11 Wabash St Louis. Pref. 26 251/s COTTON AND PRODUCE lI!ARIO;T Cotton, day's receipts at U.Sfcs.pon 3,00) 3,001 Cotton, day's rec'pts at Gulf Ports/ 2,00} Cotton, day's export to GtBril'n.. 14,03) 3,000 Cotton, day's expt to Continent.. 11,0V. 0,0'K) Cot,ton futures Feb delivery e.32 .u Cotton futures, April deliver G.Si V.60 Cotton,middlinguplandNew York 9-ft li,bg Cotton, middling New Orleans 9',4 Petroleum, crude at New Y' -rk 5.4 j ,r/i0 Petroleum, sta'dardwhite,N.York 5.45 5.45 Petroleum, st'd white, Philadelphia 5.40 5.10 Petroleum,PipeLineCerts,Feb f:, SpiiitBoi Turpentine 33'/i 3314 Lard Wilcox's Spot 11.70 ir62'/2 Tallow, Prime City 6% Sugar, fair refining Muscovados 3?q 3,\r Do 86 p.c, Centrifugal '14 iVa Corn, New mixed, Western put.. 54: 4', Corn futures, Fcb 53:;¡, 53% Corn luiures, May 63% [33/0 Spring Wheat, No. 1, spot P4 83% Wheat, red winter, on tlies"c 80% Wheat, delivery Feb 7b% 79% Wheat, deiiverv May Sll/2 Coffee, Ric No.} 1717% Coffee, Itio, No. 7, Low Ord. Feb 16.80 16.75 Coffee ditto Mar delivery 1'.50 16.55 Flour, ex StaleShipping brands.. 2 90 2.35 Iron, No. l,Coltness K.75 2?.75 Tin, Australian 20.10 20.10 Copper, July 12 25 22.25 Steel Rails 9 29 Freight Grain Liverpool steamers 1%1 l'jd Freight Grains tcaiiiers L-indon is, i Freight. Cotton to Liverpool 5-6 5 Silver Bullion BW. M Wheat, Chicago, May delivery. 74% 78% Corn, Chicago Feb li.-slivery 3'i( 3V. Turpentine Savannah.. 31 31 (a.) price asked. (b) nom. clexiiiv. (d) ex int.

MEETING OF ARGENTINE BOND- HOLDERS. At a meeting of Argentine bondholders, held at Winchester I louse, Old Broad-street, on Thurs- day, Sir John Lubbock, who presided, said that while he was anxious to say nothing regarding the value of Argentine seenritios, I10 would point out that customs revenue for the last year ex- ceeded the estimate by 18,000,000 dollars, btliflg, therefore, considerably moro satisfactory than was anticipated. The actual indebtedness of the Argentine Confederation amounts to about £ 25 per head of population. Ho quoted figures showing that the indebtedness of the Australian Colonies was greater tiian that of the Argentine Confederation, and he believed they (the Austra- lian Colonies) would scout the idea of repudiation of their debt. He felt that the Argentine Finance Minister had no cause for despair, but, unfor- tunately, the question was, to a great extent, a moral and physical rather than material question. A committee was appointed to further the interests of bondholders.

The TTni varsity of Naples has been closed in consequence c)f Acte of iu$ukordination bv the student* 1

ANTICIPATIONS. The weights for all tho more important of the spring' handicaps were contained in the Calendar this afternoon. The acceptances are due on Tues- day next, and will be published in a special edition of the official broad-sheet on Wednesday. The racing at Dunstall Park this afternoon calls for no comment, and with respect to the pro- gramme to bo decided to-morrow at Hurst Park, I shall depend on tho following Stewards iSational Hunt Iflat Kace—ITADA- BOUT or HUGGgR MOGGKH. Earlsfieid Hurdle Race—CRIMEA or GEOHGE. Surrey and Middlesex Handicap Steeplechase —TERROR or SECRETAIUE. Hurbiton Steep!ech;Lse- \VYNBERG or GRAB-ALL. Club Steeplechase—CORKKZE or DOGE. Palace Hurdle Race— EMIN or LABOURER. Thursday Night. VIGILANT.

TENBYH-UNT STEEPLECHASES AND HURDLE RACES. TENBY, THURSDAY. A downpour of min nntil nearly the time to com- mence the races had the effect of considerably lessen- ing the number of Perlon, present on the second day of this meeting, and the ground was not in such good condition as on the opening day. Sporting men, how- ever, were present in considerable force, whilst the grand stand had a fair number of patrons. Several stewards were present amongst them being Mr Lort Philipps. Mr Burreil, Mr G. Saunders Davies, Colonel Goodeve, Mr Buckley, and others. All the arrange- mer.ts were again satisfactory, and reflected credit on the management. Details :— 1.32—The TENBY SELLING HURDLE RACE. Two miles. Mr G. S. Davies's Romany Lass, 5y list 311' Owner 1 Mr W. Sheafs Fossil, a lLst 3ib(car. list 91b) 1 Mr W. K. Drury 2 Mr Arnold's Combustion, 4y list 101b (car. 12st lib) .1. N olan 3 Mr T. Bassett's Bandon, a lOst (car. lOst 31b) Mr il. S. Wat son 0 Mr Radford's Isabel, 6y list 31b Mr G. Cole 0 Mr 'I'. Williams's Pathfinder, by list 31b. ,'T. Phillips 0 Mr G. Snitt It's Oyster Oirl, a list 31b. H. Smith 0 Mr N. Spooner's Kane, 5y list 31b M J. Arnold 0 Mr Arnold's Elsenham, 4y list Mr B. Rees 0 Betting-3 to 1 each agst Romany Lxss and Combus- tion, 4 to 1 each agstliandon and and 8 to lagst others. All the horses got away well together with Path- finder in the lead, Romany Lass wiiiningt clever race by a neck bad third. The winner was not sold. 2.0—The STEWARDS' PLATE of B40 weight for a-e. About three miles over the Flying Course. MrLort Phillips's Varteg llill,, 1 Mr Lort Phillip's 'Tivoli, by list 81b, ..Mr A. ,James 2 Mr C. E.Buivell's Trellovne. 6y12st 61h..Mr. Jones 3 Mr Lort Phillips declared to win with Varteg Hill. jJettins -4 to 1 on Varteg Hill, 5 tol agst Trefloytte, and e to 1 Tivoli. Tivoli malIc the running: for the first two mile: when it was taken up by Varteg I till, who won a good race by two lengths the same distance divided second and third. 2.3J—The VISiTORS' PLATE of £ 25; weight for age, etc Two miles, flat. Mr Saunders Davies's Fairy Queen, a 3.0-The LA WREN NY SfKEPLRCHASK PLATE of £ 40 weight for age. Ahont, three milts, over banks. Mr J. Blake's Tomboy, a 12st 111b A. Keogh 1 Mr Lort Phiiipps'rt Mac heath, 5y 12st lib, T. Phillips 2 Mr W. Francis's Annie Laurie, a 13st 21b, S. T. Jones 3 Mr W. R. Price's Nora, r'.12st 131b Mr Dreuchley 0 Mr Thomas Stratton's Newton, by list 41b Mr T. J. Roberts 0 Mr Richardson's Medley, 4:: lOst 41b, carried lOst Sib Arnold0 Bettlug—6 to 4 agst Annie Laurie, 5 to 2 agst Tomboy, 3 to 1 agst Mac-heath, and ID to 1 agst others. 'lliiswasa capital race, ihe Jieid being ie.A for two miles and a half by Macheath. After the first fence, Tomboy came away and won a splendid r1tCe by two lengths bad third. Norah and Macheath pulled up. 3.30—The PAIGNTON FA PLATE OF £25, for horses the property of tenant farmers weight for a;.{<J, etc. Two miles over the banking course. Mr Daniel Davies's The Tradesman, fcy 12>t 1111) S. T. Jones 1 Mr S. W. Thomas's Daby, a lIst, 10!b Owner 2 Mr John Anthony's Postman, 6y J 2,t llb.MrB. Kees 0 Mr S. W. Thomas's :3we)t Lavender, 4y lGst 31b P. Davies 0 Mr D. H. Thomas's Philip, 5y list T. Thomas 0 Betting—Evena Postman, 2 to 1 agst Tradesman, and 6 to 1 asrst others. IVon by a length. Only two passed the post. WOLVERHA MPTON MEETING. DUNS 1 ALL PAnK, THURSDAY*. 1.15-The TCINOSWINFOR-D STEEPLECHASE of 940 weight for age, etc. Two miles. Mr Manning's Pickles, 6y 12st 31b..M!J. C. Chenev 1 Mr T. B. Irving's Guardsman II., a 12st 31b II .ssel 2 Mr B. Uenison's Caustic, 4y lOst- 21b Matthews 3 Capfc J. Maher's Wild Man Iroin Borneo, 5y list 101b Cant Bewicke 0 Mr Fbdlips's Lord Tommy, 5y list 31b Mr Teagtii0 Capt H. T. Fenwick's Gr,tve, 5y list 31b Rudd 0 Winner trained privately. Dettin-5 to 4 on Wild Man from Borneo, 5 to 2 Pickles, and 10 to 1 agst any other ottered. 'Vickies was followed by Guardsman II. and Caustic, with Wild Man from Borneo next, to the stand water, where Lord Tommy jumped the rails and fell, and Pickles, making all tiio running, won easily by six lengths; three lengths divided second and third. Grave was fourth. 1.45—The NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE PLATE of £ 40; 12st each penalties and allowances. Two miles on the flat. £40; 12st each penalties and allowances. Two miles on the flat. Mr P. C. Walker's Lara, a list 41b Capt. Sandeman 1 Mr Whitehouse's Osinan, a I2.^t.. Mr E. P. Wilson 2 Mr H. C. Bentley'.s Peter the Hermit, a list 41b Mr G. 13. Milne 3 Capt. H. R. Pease's Raby, 5y 12st Owner C Mr E. Baker's Dominion, a 12st Alr NVhittoii0 Lord Hastings's Epaulette, 5y list 41b Mr J. Clielley0 Mr A. S. Oppe's Warcraft, a list 41b Owner 0 Mr C. Thompson's Sanoo-.vn, by list 41b .Owner C Winner trained by Palmer, ilednesford. Betting—11 to 10 agst Osman, 4 to 1 agst Raby. 6 to 1 agst 1,ara, 7 to 1 agst Peter the Hermit, ami 100 to 3 agst any other. 11 to Osinan and Dominion made joint running from San- down and Peter the Hermit, with Epaulette and Raby the next pail', nntil entering the slra ght, when San- down drew to the front, but gave way at the distance to the three placed, of which Lara stayed the lofigest 'and won by two tellti1; half a lengt,h divided second and third. Sandowh was fourth, Raby tiftli, an,i War- craft last. 2.15 -The WIL, FNUALL HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE PI. TE of £ 50 the winner to be sold for £50. Two milM Mr Manning's liistrio, a 10,;t 71b ..Mr ,T. C. Ciieney 1 Mr C. Thompson's Top thorn, 6y lOst 121b .Owner 2 Mr G. Bennett's Tottie, 6y 12st 71b Hewitt 3 Mr H. Sidney's Decoy, a 12st Owner 0 Mr II. D ane's Lindor, 6y list 3lb Hassel 0 Mr Hickman's Alastor, a list 31b Mitchell 0 Mr Corni-h's Laurestina, a. lOst 101b English 0 Winner tra,ined privately. Betting—2 to 1 agst Histrio, 5 to 2 agst Lindor, and 6 to 1 agst any other offered. Tho winner made all the running, and won by six lengths a bad third. Decoy was fourth nothing else passed the post. Lauve tina fell two fences from home. Histrio was sold to Mr Gatton for 95srs. 2.45—The ST ■» FFORDS III RE HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of C50 winner., ext ra. Two miles. Mr H. J^apidus's Spider, a. list 41b T. Wilson 1 Sir P. V. N. Pole's Daffodil, a list 21b M. Milne 2 Mr A. Staveley Hill's Ina, a list 101b, ..Williamson 3 Col. North's Old Coin, 6y list 101b.. Mr Thompson 0 Mr G. Cottrill's Cool, a. list 61b Mr I-aacs 0 Winner trained by W. Wilson, Stratfoi d-on-Avon. Betting -11 to 8 on Ina, 4 to 1 each agst Spider and Daffodil, and 8 to 1 agst any other. Spider and Daffodil made alternate running until two fences from home, where Spider drew away and won by three lengths a bad third. Cool was beaten off. 3.15—The TETTENEfALL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of B50 the winner to be sold for £ 50. Two miles. Mr Entwistle's Coqnetts, 4y list 121bG. Williamson 1 Mr Cullen's Golden Oriole, 4y 12st 41b Owner 2 Mr Whitehouse's Whitewood, 5v lOst 71b.Pearcc 3 Mr Hickmau's Lucretius, a 12st 21b It. Mitchell 0 Mr Gregor's Stourwick, a list 111b Owner 0 Mrs Law's Sophist, a llst. Bib Purcell 0 Mr Sydney,s Cardinal, 6y list 51b Owner 0 Mr R S. Evans's Rex, a list 21b.M. Thompson 0 Mr Blake's Morphia, a. list 21b Mr Pollen 0 Mr Gowing's Love Knot, 5s lOst 71b English 0 Winner trained by Skelton, Ilednesford. net I ifig -2 to 1 agst Ilex, 5 to 2 agst Coquette, 7 to 1 agst Golden Oriole, 8 to 1 agst Sophist, 10 to 1 agst Whitewood, and 100 to 8 agst any other. Cardinal cat out the work from Love Knot. Stour- wick, and Lucretius, Morphia being next, and Golden Oriole last, to the hurdles after turning out of the straight, when Love Knot ran out. Cardinal came on in front until entering the straight, when StourwicK took the load, but gave way at the Illst hllnlle from home to Coouette, who won by a length and a half ,t half a length divided second and third. Morphia was fourth, Lucretius, Stourwick and Rex next, a.nd Sophist last. The winner was bought in tor 150gs. Rnd Golden Oriole was sold to Mr T. Jameson for 55gs. 3.45—The BUSHBURY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of £ 40; weight for age, etc. Two miles. Mr P. Brooks's Zoto, 5v list 101b Halsey 1 Mr C. S. Newton's Ceyl»n, 6y 12st 31b Mr Milne 2 Mr R. Weever's Sister Jane, 4yI Mr E Gray's Joe Trevor 5y list 301b.G. Skelton 0 Lord Hastings's Toftrees, 5y list 1011) Hewitt 0 Mr 13. Holden's Gardenia, 5y list 101b Gaskin 0 Mr Geo. Lloyd's General Booth, 5y list 101b Savage 0 Wi-iner trained by Halsey, Findon. Bettillg-6 to 4 at Cevl n, 4 to 1 agst Goneral Booth, 5 to I ag-t ZoLo, and 10 to 1 each agst Sister Jane and others offered. The winner iuatic all the running and won by four lengths a bad third. Gardenia was four: h, General Booth fifth, and Toftrees l,t. An objection was lodged against the winner on the ground of not beingi quaiitied to run, but as only one steward was present tne matter could not be gone into, and the protest remains in abeyance. STARTING PUICES. DUNSTALL PARK. l'nrCES. RACK. WI.NKliU. Sport,■>!<*11. Xprtinn T.ife Kingswinford Pickles 5 to 2 a 5 to 2 ag Flat Race Lava 6 to lag 6 to lag Willenhall Histrio 2 to lag 2 to lag Staffordshire Spider 4 to lag 4 to 1 ag Tettenhall Coqustte 5 to 2 an 5 to 211.g Bushbury f Zoto 5 to 1 ag 5 1 o lag (Objection.) t. Ceylon 6 to 4 ag 6 to 4 ag HURST PARK JANUARY MEETING. TO-DAY'S RACING. OITOKU OF RUJ\¡um.-Stew.\r(\ Flat Race, 1.0 Earlstield Hurdle Race, 1 30 Surrey and Middlesex Handicap, 2.0: Surbiton Steeplechase, 2.30 Club Steeplechase, 3.0 Palace Hurdle Race, 3.30. ENTRIES. STEWARDS' NATIONAI. HUNT FLAT RACK. — Gadabout (6y), Rajah (aged) High Art, (aged), Alba (aged), Topthorne (aged). Hugger Mugger (aged), Shadow Dnice (a«ed), Lady Florrie (6y), AtMuuiney (6y), Labourer (6y), Bird-eve (6y). ARRIVALS. Joan of Arc, Gonfalon, Sherry Glass, Rracltley, Thno- dosius, Viscount, Hoimwood, Easton, Imperial, Doge, Oatcake. Oasts, Secretaire, Einin, Hammam Rliira, Terror, May Hawthorne, Gadabout, Rajah, High Art, Alba, Topthorne, Hunger Mugger, Siiadow Dance, Lady Flovrie, A thlumney, Labourer, Bird's Eye, Bay Comus, Boy Chieftain," Conway, Father Trtadwel), Glenstirling, Indian Silver, Kynast.011, Loppy, The Midshipmite, Palatine, Ring On, St Anthony, Sea Wall, and Wynbtrg. Some little difficulty has arisen a* to the handi- capping of Mr R. Stanc-liffe's Djeerum, by Commotion, out of Midnight, for its spring engagements. Mr W. J. Ford, the gentleman who compiled the weiglit-i kr the Lincolnshire Handicap, gave tho horse 6st 121b to carry, but Mr H. M. Dorling, the handicappcr, who had charge of the Epsom races, appended at the foot cf the City and Suburban and Great Metropolitan, a note to the effect that he ha.d been unable to give a. weight because he could nottiud that there was such a horse. More m y probably be heard of the matter. SponriNG —"3,xpeuny Spcia1-93, two, fu THE RACING WORUI says :-7*, 50, 75, 110. ")PFCIAL.-Oiie,-I)orNe spl, ction Bm in. THR SPOUTING VVOKLD SAYS 69, 74, 97, 94-. THK MIODLKHAM (MENTOII) OPINION says :—VV, 3 X, 10; Y, 12, apple Steeplechase, fancy Terror Earlstield, Indian Silver. Don't mi-s to-morrow's issue for Lincolnshire Haudicap, Grand National, City and Suburban, next week's steeplechase, &c. Terms weekly, 14d season, 4 s half-season, 21s. No puff or humbug, but sound information from ELL training quarters.—M KNTOR, Middlebam.

LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING. LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL. (4 miles 856 yards. Run Friday, March 24.) ys st lb ys at lh Cloister a 12 7 Old Coin 6 10 5 Ilex a 12 3 Hoilyfnrt 6 10 5 Midshipmi e a 12 3 The Sikh a 10 5 Why Not a 1l1 RoyalStar a 10 5 Father O.Flynu.. a 11 11 Whitehead a 10 5 WhiteCockit,ie.. all 9 Joan of Arc a 10 4 tli.man Oak. a 11 9 Ben More Ó 10 4 lonisM.ail 4 Harlequin. a 10 4 Field Marshal. a 11 4 Helen Davis a 10 4 Primate a 11 3 j /Esop a 10 4 Ladv Helen a U 1 Fortune a 10 3 Carolistown 6 11 0 M.P. all) 3 Choufleur a 10 13 Young Glasgow a 10 2 Barbafcello 5 10 11 | Golden Gate 6 10 2 Lord of the Glen a. 10 11 Troub'.er 5 10 1 Lymiugion II 5 10 11 Marceilus 5 10 0 Sarstiekl a 10 10 Mount Armstrong 6 10 0 I Master Charlie a 10 10 Marienbad 5 10 0 Bedouin a 10 10 j llimbeoco a 10 0 Royal Buck 6 10 10 Cheviot. a 10 0 Sando'.vn 6 10 9 Inuoui a 10 C The Saxon a 10 9 Golden Link 6 10 0 1 Pariizan a 10 9 Piympton 5 10 0 The Boy a 10 P | rtn a 10 0 Prince Henry a 10 9 Excelsior a JO 0 Jason a 10 8 Alpha a 10 0 ICedar 6 10 8 Lucky Admiral 6 10 0 Mstcrel 6 10 7 Tyne ide a 30 0 Sextus a 10 7 Tit for Tat a 10 0 Iceberg It a 10 7 Woodhampton a 10 0 Manifesto 6 10 6 Bnlquham a 10 0 Mount Gifford. a 10 6 Bay Leaf a 10 0 Lizzie a 10 6 Bangor a 10 C Faust a 10 6 Forester 6 10 0 Lochiuvar a 10 5 Warbavi k dead

NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING. NOTTINGHAM SPRING HANDICAP. (Oue miit". Run Monday, March 27.) ys st lb ys st lb Prince Hampton 5 9 0 Gan-ick 47 2 Comedy 5 8 13 j Macready 4 7 2 Cryslabelle 4 8 10 Juvenal 47 2 Roy,Neil 1 8 10 Wolf's Crag 3 7 2 Mervyn aS 71 Gangway 3 7 1 Golden Garter 5 a 4 Haymaker 4 7 1 Workington a 8 2 Patrick Blue 5 7 1 Conifer 5 8 21 Worcester 3 7 0 Lord Henry 5" 1 j Bill 4 6 13 St David 5 8 1 Kentigern 5 6 32 Acrobat 4 8 0 Opoponax 4 6 12 Adoration 4 7 11 Weymouth 4 6 9 Dazzle a 7 11 Cairnton 3 6 8 Pensioner 4 7 9 Link Boy a 6 7 Hortor a 7 7 Senaputty 3 6 5 Erin 3 7 6 Deruiod 4 6 F Laodamia 3 7 5 Primrose Way 4 6 5 Marcion 3 7 5 Kilkenny 4 6 5 5 Vaulter 3 6 0 Fiiar John 4 7 II lddesleigh dr. \¿uarrym<1l1. 3 7 3 BESTWOOD PARK STAKES. (About five furlongs. Run Tuesday, March 28.) ys st lb ys st lb King of Diamonds a 9 7 1 Mountain Chief 3 7 3 Acrobat 4 8 13 | Lady Halle 3 6 13 The Dummy 8 10 Barberry 6 6 12 6 Cœlus 3 6 12 Ladv Bob 3 8 5 Poppcea Scarborough 4 7 12 1 Rock Pigeon 3 6 10 St Peter 6 7 12 Tinkler .36 8 Gangway. 4 7 12 Emita 36 7 White Coral 3 '1 10 1 Pitcher 36 7 Peter Piper 4 7 fJ Star and Garter.. 3 6 7 Kaboonga 57 7 Hawkweed 3 6 7 Trojan 5 7 7 Jeaune 36 2 Golden Arrow 4 7 6 < Vaulter 36 2 Lord of the Manor.. 6 7 5 j Jlawkesbury 3 6 0 Jolly Monk! 47 4 Hecla 36 0 Bon Gaultier 5 7 3 Mary Morison 3 6 0 Dusk 4 7 31 Civil Service 3 6 0 Maerame 37 :3 I High Commissioner, Rough and Ready, and Arturo are drawn.

NORTHAMPTON SPRfNG MEETING. EARL SPENCER'S PLATE (Five furlongs. Run Wednesday, March 29.) y st lb y st 10 Porridge 59 5 Avington 36 9 King of Diamonds a 9 4 Bellannine 3 6 8 Acrobat 48 9 I Fitz Fife 3 6 7 Lord Henry 58 5 Diplomatic 3 6 7 Huntingdon 48 4 J Hawkweed 3 6 6 Hildebert .58 2¡lch menl. 46 5 Conifer 57 9 I Poppoea. 36 5 Mrs Butterwick 8 I Bendeineer 36 3 Day Dream 4 7 7 Rory O'More 3 6 1 Bouthillier 4 7 5 Briarwood 3 6 0 Simon Renard 4 7 3 Basilisco 36 0 Gossoon 4 7 3 Roselip 3 6 0 Gateshead 37 2| Hecla 36 0 Gateshead 37 2| Hecla 36 0 Ionia 4 6 13 t'inila .36 0 Simony II 3 6 12 Hawksnury 3 6 0 Lady Candahar. 3 6 10 Saint's Day 3 6 0 Rough and Ready, nigb Commissioner, and Arturo are drawn. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. (One mile, three quarters. Run Thursday, March 30.) ys st lb ys st lh Buccaneer 5 9 6 Madame NerudaJIl" 5 7 5 Lady Rosebery,a 9 1 Lambert 3 7 1 Ragimunde 5 8 6 Amandier 3 7 1 1 Ralph Neville 5 8 1 Ben Wyvis 4 7 0 Madame d'Albany Ú 8 1 j Rigmarole 4 6 11 Burnabv 6 8 0 Marjolaine 4 6 10 H:,rl1ll-c¡ll. 7 33 SùnofaGun. 3 (■ 0 I.auriscope 4 7 11 Vanguard 4 6 0 Portland 4 7 D G olden ltilsset 3 6 0 Pa ldy 5 7 9 Consie 3 6 2 Tableau Vivant. 5 7 8 Penny Loaf 4 6 2 Lottery 5 7 7 Convent 3 6 1 Lord Henry 6 7 7 Emp. of Germany 3 6 0 St Benedict 6 7 7 White Heat. 3 6 0 Cudrona 4 7 6 Semmel. 3 6 6 Quarry-man 3 7 5

MANCHESTER EASTER MEETING. THR LANCASHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE. (Three and a quarter miles. Run Monday, April 3.) ys st lb I ys st ih Cloister a 12 9 Ormerod 5 10 8 The Midshipmite a 12 7 | Fair Edith 5 10 7 Why Not a 12 2 Liwie a 10 7 Roman Oak a, 12 1 Kedar 6 10 7 Sir Herbert a 12 0 Paul 5 10 7 Greek Girl a 11 10 Whitehead a 10 6 White Cockade a 11 10 Young Glasgow a 10 5 Father O'Flynu a 11 9 Marceilus 5 10 5 Tho Primate a 11 8 Swan ton 5 10 5 Benburb a 11 6 Royal Stir a 10 1 Prince Frederick a 11 6 Joan of Arc a 10 4 Benburb all 6 Royal Stir a 10 < Prince Frederick a 11 6 Joan of Arc a 10 4 Lady Helen a 11 5 Old Coin 6 10 4 Niblick 5 11 5 Iuipeyan 6 10 4 Innisfail all 5 Fairy Queen a 10 3 Field Marsha! a 11 5 Prince Henry a 10 3 Sea Wall 5 11 5 Helen Davies a 10 3 Sea Wall 5 11 5 Helen Davies a 10 3 Prince Edward It 11 4 The King a 10 2 Carrolstown 6 11 4 Troubadour a 10 2 The Saxon a 11 21 Marienbad 5 10 2 Royal Buck 611 2 Escerel 6 10 2 The Drummer. a 11 1 Piympton 5 10 2 Lyminp-ton II 5 11 1 Brun- wick a U 1 Barbatello 5 11 0 Blanchardstown.. a 10 0 Theosophist a 11 0 Bay Leaf a 10 0 Battle Gage 6 10 13 Warcraft a 13 0 Wynberg 6 10 13 Signet. 5 10 0 Lord of the Glen a 10 12 'On Guard 6 10 0 Sarslield a 10 32 Grape Vine 10 0 M Idi-ura a 10 12 Bangor a 10 0 Faus a. 10 12 Pan a 10 0 Manifesto 5 10 12 Golden Ga'e b 10 0 Abbot 6 10 11 Lucks' Admiral 6 10 0 Lord Henry 5 10 11 Mount Armstrong 6 10 0 B ttle Royal a 10 11 I Moss Trooper 5 10 0 Partisan a 10 10 Troubler 5 10 0 He ,In 6 10 10 j Matt 5 10 0 Y'-illiam the Silent a 10 9 Meopham 4 10 0 Gerge l 6 10 P Re'. Prince II. 4 10 0 Fontainblean .610 9 Don Quixote 5 10 U Ma-ter Charlie a 10 8 Skeddadle 4 10 0 The Boy a. J C 8 )

EPSOM SPRING MEETTNG. GREAT SURREY HANDICAP. (Five Furlougs. Run Tuesday, April 11.) ys st lb >"s at lb Marvel 6 9 12 Lady Bob 3 7 3 porridgs 5 9 7 j FIOAS 5 7 2 King of Diamonds a 9 2 Miss Sykes a 7 2 Le Nord 6 9 2 ¡ Gateshead 3 7 0 Sheiuer 4 8 13 Simony II 3 7 0 Acrobat 4 8 12 Ionia 4 7 0 Dun vegan .6 8 101 Gossoon .3 7 0 Woolsthorpe 5 8 8 Fit xwarren 3 7 0 Sly Fellow a B 7 Avington 4 7 0 Day Dawn 6 8 4 I .ad v Candahar 3 7 0 Noverre 5 8 4 ¡ Affluence 3 7 0 Cuttlestone 5 8 3 Verdant Green 3 7 0 Bog Myrtle 5 S 3 Day Dream 4 6 12 I Laoy Caroline. 4 8 0 Rock Pigeon 3 6 10 Gold Reef 4 8 0 Lucky Devil 3 6 9 Miiford 3 7 12 Lucy Lockett 3 6 9 Miming Queen. 3 7 12 Primrose Knight.. 3 6 9 Conifer 5 7 12 Popnoei 3 6 9 Benczur ..5 7 9 Kaitliful 3 6 7 Lady Primrose 4 7 9 Hawkweed 3 6 7 Scarborough 4 7 9 Wreath II 3 6 7 Glen wood 3 7 9 Miss Preston 4 6 7 Bill of Portland 3 7 9 Vaulter 3 6 7 Alnmlllillm 4 7 71 Moonflower .3 6 4 peter Piper 4 7 7 Tinkler 6 0 Ejector 4 7 7 Chilian 3 6 0 Sorcerer 4 7 7 Quilon 3 6 0 White Coral 3 7 7 (Ueopatra 1 3 6 0 Arise 4 7 5 Emita 3 6 0 Karl of Annandale 4 7 5 Hawkesbury 3 6 0 Legality 3 7 4 Rough and Steady, Aituvo, High Commisli-r; and KHhvun Queen are drawn. GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES. ¡ (Two and a quarter miles. Run Tuesday, April 11.) ys st lb ys st 11) Buccaneer 5 9 10 Old Boots 5 7 0 Lady RoseberyJ. a 9 5 Arise 4 7 0 Lady RoseberyJ. a 9 5 Arise 4 7 0 Sir llugo 4 9 4 Chiltington 4 7 C Chesterfield 5 8 12 Salamander 4 6 12 Curio 4 8 9 John o' Gaunt 3 6 10 Ragimunde 5 8 7 Wrong Course 4 6 10 Colorado 58 7 Rigmarole 4 6 10 Newconrt 5 8 7 lambent 4 6 7 Madame d'Albany. 6 8 5 Kells a 6 7 Insurance 5 8 5 Victor Wild 3 6 7 Eushey Park 4 8 3 Son of a Gun 3 6 7 Insurance 5 8 5 Victor Wild 3 6 7 Eushey Park 4 8 3 Son of a Gun 3 6 7 Italph Neville 5 8 2 Consie 36 5 Burnaby 58 1 Oregon 56 4 Billow 5 7 11 Con Amore 3 6 2 Worldly Wise 4 7 30 Penny Loaf 3 6 2 Quarry man 3 7 9 Michaelmas 3 6 2 Amandier 3 7 9 Earthquake 3 6 2 The Hudson 4 7 3 Empress of Ger- MadameNerudall. 5 7 2 many 3 6 2 White Feather 5 7 0 Wings of a Dove ..36 0 Kingsclero 4 7 0 Lairg 06 0 Seaton Delaval 4 7 0 Enyo 36 0 Haymaker 4 7 0 Haymaker 4 7 0 Djeerum is entered, but the liandicapper cannot find that there is such a hor.-e, and has therefore not appended a weight. CITY AND SUBURBAN. (One mile and a quarter. Run Wednesday, April 12.) I ys st lb ys st lb Orrae 4 9 7 Havmakcr 4 6 12 Buccaneer 5 9 7 Admiral Benbow.. a 6 12 Alice 69 4 King's Beadsman. 4 6 12 Lady Rosebery a 9 2 Jodel 6 6 32 F.])if1blo. 4 8 10 ¡ Opoponax /I 6 12 Wmdgall.. 4 8 9 Hiatus 5 6 10 Clarence 4 8 9 Mina 6 6 30 May Duke 4 8 7 Ravc-nspur 4 6 10 Comedy 4 8 7 Chiltington 4 6 10 Workington a 8 2 Arise 4 6 10 Mervyn a 8 0 Earl of Annandale 4 6 30 Breach 5 7 12 Orontes 4 6 9 Golden Drop 4 7 10 Blanc Mange 4 6 9 Simonian.. 5 7 10 Kentigern 5 6 8! The Miiew 4 7 10 Vinolia 4 6 7 Enniskillen 5 7 10 Helen Ware 4 6 7 Esmond 4 7 9 Losdamia 3 6 8| Tanznieister 4 7 9 Concrete 3 6 8 Acrobat 4 7 9 Son of a Gun 3 6 8 Roy Neil 47 8 Rigmarole 4 6 7 Lord Henry 5 7 7 King Charles 4 6 6 Ador tion 4 7 5 Profit 3 6 5 Springtime 5 7 5 Consie .3 6 5 Pensioner 4 7 4 Priinitiva 3 6 4 Metallic 4 7 4 Miss Patty 3 6 4 Castleblaney 4 7 4 Chater .4 6 4 Lady He-mit 4 7 3 Ben Avon 4 6 3 Sabra 57 1 Senaputty 3 6 2 Father Confessor., a 7 0 Gay Polly 3 6 0 Lower Boy 4 7 0 The Barber 3 b 0 Crystabelle 4 7 0 Empress of Ger- Braeinar 4 6 14 many 3 6 0 Bach 4 6 12 Giovanni 3 6 0 Progression 4 6 12 San Vaulter 3 6 0 Tho Lover (dead). Djevrum is entered, but tlie handicapper cannot find there i> such ahorse, and has, therefore, not appended a weight.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. BABRAHAM PLATE. (R.M. Run Wednesday, April 19.) ys st lb ysstlb Windfall 49 0| Chater 4 7 0 May Duke. 48 8j Bill 4 6 13 Thessalian 4 8 5 j His Honour 4 6 13 Metallic 4 8 1 First Consul 5 6 11 Bracken 5 3 1 Opoponax 4 6 11 Acrobat 4 8 1 Philanthropist 3 6 11 Geheimrath 4 7 12 Orontes 4 6 10 Acrobat 4 8 1 Philanthropist 3 6 11 Geheimrath 4 7 12 Orontes 4 6 10 1/ower Boy 4 7 12 Kentigern 5 b 9 Alloway .• 6 7 12 Senaputty 3 6 9 Castleblaney 4 7 11 Dermod 4 6 7 Pensioner 4 7 10 President 3 6 6 Cuttlestone 5 7 9 Salamander 3 6 6 Tudor 5 7 6 Kilkenny 46 5 Lottery 5 7 5 Primrose Way 3 6 4 Wolf's Crag 3 7 3 Sail Giovanni 3 6 4 Juvenal 4 3 Flank March 4 6 4 Macready 4 7 3 Tinkler 36 2 Garrick 47 3 Vernier 36 1 Massacre 5 7 2 Vaulter 36 1 Patrick Blue 5 7 2 Thespis 3 6 0) Heremon 670)

CHESTER SPRING MEETING. CHESTER CUP. Oi1/* miles. Run Wednesday, May 10.) ys st lb | ysstlh) Buccaneer ,5 9 7 j Chiltington 4 7 3 Lady Rosebery a 9 2 Haymaker 4 7 3! Paddy 4 8 7 Collina 4 7 2 Insurance 5 8 7 MadameNerudall 5 7 2 Rov Neil 4 8 7 Seaton Delaval ..4 7 2 Mauauie d'Albany 6 8 6 Quarryman 4 7 1 Ragimunde 5 S 5 Old Boots 5 6 13 Colorado 5 3 b Opoponax 4 6 13 Ralph Neville 6 8 4 Lambsnt 4 6 11 Mervyn a 8 2 Grasp 4 6 11 Worldly Wise 5 8 2 Wrong Course ..5 6 10 Lauriscope J 4 8 2 Pantagruel 5 6 10 Orion 5 8 2 Ragi-.iiunde 4 6 10 Ya-dstas 6 8 2 King Fox 3 6 9 Burnaby 6 8 2 Kelis a 6 9 Dare Devil 5 8 1 Con Amore 3 6 7 Braemar 4 8 1| Miss Tennyson ..4 6 6 Golden Drop 4 7 13 1 Son of a tiii 3 6 6 Amandier 6 7 13 J John O'Gauut. a 6 5 Red Eagle 6 7 10 Consie 3 6 4 The Hudson 5 7 7 Penny Ixiaf 3 6 2 Isidore 3 7 6| Penoyless 3 6 0 Harfleur 6 7 51 Wings of a Dove.. 3 6 0 Helen Ware 4 7 4 Empress of Ger- Sedge Chat 6 7 31 many 3 6 Oj -i

KEMPTON PARK SPRING MEETING. JUBILEE SIRA ii rils. (One mile. Run Saturday, May 13.) ys st lb ys st lb Orme 4 9 13 | Pensioner 4 7 6 Alice 69 81 Glrnwood 3 7 6 Buccaneer 5 9 7 j Admiral Benbow a 7 6 Lady Rosebery a 9 7 Wolf's Crag 3 7 5 Orvieto 5 8 12 Grand Duke 3 7 5 Clarence 4 8 12 Cuttlestone 5 7 5 Prince Hampton 5 8 12 Arise 4 7 3 Comedy 4 8 10 Gangway 3 7 .-> El Diablo 4 8 10 | Shootaway 37 3| Roy Neil 4 8 8 j Concrete .3 7 3 Crystabelle 4 8 8 Florrie 4 7 2 I Euclid 4 8 3 j Mina 6 7 2 i The Smew 4 8 7 Armorel .37 2 I May Duke 4 8 4 Middleham 4 7 C; Huntingdon 4 8 4 | Quarrym-oi 4 6 ;3 Tanzmeister 4 8 3 Hanover Jack 4 6 13 Esmond 4 8 0 i M.icieady 4 6 13 Breach 7 7 13 I Haymaker 4 6 12 Metallic 4 7 13 1 Grey well a 6 12 Lu,dy Hermit 4 7 13 i Jolly Monk 4 6 11 Simonian 5 7 13 ( Siberia 3 6 30 Gantlet 4 7 13 j Sarawak 56 9 Lord Henry. 5 7 12 | Son of a Gun 5 6 9 Brocart 4 7 11 Leominster 3 6 8 Father Confessor., a 7 9 Kersey 3 6 8 Boissere 4 7 9 Consie 36 8 Laodamia. 3 7 8 Orontes 46 8 Marcion 3 7 & Kilkenny 46 5 Adoration 4 7 8 Flank March 4 6 7 ICing's Beadsman.. Ij 7 8 I Fine Lady 3 6 7 Best Man 37 8 Sally Brass II 3 6 7 Sabrn. 57 7| Dornroschen 3 6 7 Clea-by and Tbe Loyer are dead lddesleigh, High Commissioner, and Arturo drawn.

SULLY COURSING CLUB. SLILLY, TflURSDAY. Considering the character of the weather there was a fairly largo attendance at Sully to-day, when excel- lent sport was witnessed in the final for each of the stakes. A surprise course was that between the winners of the two club stakes for the piece of plate value 13 guinlas, given by Messrs W. 1). Vorath and John Moore. Mr H. D. Yorath's Youthful ran an exceed- ingly good course, leading lr W. Williams' puppy bitch Carmen Svlva by three lengths, and beatiug her pointless, "though she hal defeated White Coral easilv. Au endeavour to arrange a stake for beaten dogs failed, but sever J private matches were decided "after the conclusion of the pro- > gramme, which was reached shortly after i noon. Everv praise is due to the officials and particul irlv to the bon. secretary, Mr John L. Perry, for the admirable arrangements, not a Iiiteli occurring. Mr H. C. Fulwell's decisions gave general sat isfaction, and the slipping of Souch was, au usual, without fault. The COiJ STAKES, for 11 tli at.) 10s each winner, F,18 second £ 9 third P,3 lGs. FINAL COUKSE. Mr Yorath's Youthful bt Mr L. Jenkins's nd Harry Love. Mr Yorath's Yokena, dr, The HAYES STAKES (club), for six dog and bitch, puppiesjat S5 10s each winner, 212; second, £ 4 10s. ii. Mr W. Williams' White Coral bt Mr D. L. Thomas's Llandough Boy Mr W. Williams's Carmen Sylva (a bye) FINAL COURSE. Carmen Sviva bt White Coral The SULLY STAKES (Open), for seven :ill ag,d "ay. honuds, at, £4 48 each winner, £18 second, £ 7. PINAI. COURSK. Mr W. Williams'i Uam Yar btMr VV. L. Morris's Welsh Nancy. Mr L. Morris's Herschell's Pride and Herschell's Boy drawn (stakes divided). APIECE 01" PLATE, value 10 guineas, the gift of Messrs W. Yorath and John Moore, will be run for by the winners of the Cog Stakes and the Hayes St ikes. Youthful bt Carmen Sylva.

CYCLING. CARDIFF HUNDRED MILES ROAD CLUB. A successful meeting of the above Club was held on Wednesday night at the Hotel Metropole, when the accounts for the past year were read and passed. The following officers were elected for the coming SPRson .-President, Mr W. H. Cole; captain, Mr G. H. Lock sub captains, Messrs T. Johns and W. K. Kennard treasurer, Mr G.. R. Long; hon. sec., Mr W. H. Hill; committee. Messrs G. A. Bird, Tom John, Geo. Caine, and Greenwood. It was decided that the first run should be to Abergavenny on Good Friday, to be, followed by one to Chepstow on Easter :Monday.

t: THE DUBLIN METROPOLITAN J POLICE. ¡ Inspector Tones, of Louth, has been appointed chief of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, in place of Mr Harrell, who has been appointed Under Secretary at the Castle. Mr Joues has been in the force for M years.

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SOUTH WALES NO'JL'iiS. I lEY COSMOS.] IN" PRAISE OF THE WELSH. "Sir George Baden Powell, M.P., addressing the Welsh National Society on Wednesday evening at Liverpool, was very compli- mentary to the Welsh nation. He said that the good qualities of the British Empire were those which had been prominent in the history of Wales. Then he proceeded to trot out the contention of our old friend, Mr Thomas, of the Ely Farm. This worthy yeoman always denies that he is Welsh. He points out that the term Welsh means a stranger or barbarian, and that h, himself, is a Briton—a name which has only recently been adopted by Scotchmen and English- men. Sir Baden Powell reminded his audience that the Welsh people were Celts, who were the vanguard of Europe. He afterwards alluded to the religious and intel- lectual parts of Welshmen, and alluded to the many eminent philologists, philoso- phers, and other writers. Finallj7, he wound up with an anecdote about himself. Believ- ing himself to be a descendant of Madoc, who discovered America, he mentioned the act to his greatest enemy, Mr Blaine, at Washington, during the course of some negotiations. From that day Mr Blaine be- came his personal friend. Such is the magic of Welsh. PRICE OF FOOD IN 1817. THE Scotsman this week gave a resume of its first number, which was published January 25th, 1817. As that time ifc cost lOd. Perhaps the most significant items are those relating to the price of food. Wheat was 104s 8d barley, 51s 9d oats, 32s 3d per quarter; oatmeal, 3gs lid per bushel. The quartern loaf sold at Is Sd; butter per pound, Is 4d beef, 5d. What would our poor do now if the quartern loaf was Is 5d and wheat 104s 8d per quarter ? Good old days of Protection SWEARiNG WITH YOUR HAT OS. THE note which appeared under this head- ing has created a good deal of interest in Jewish circles, and was, as you saw, the subject of a debate by the Hebrew persua- sion of Cardiff. Apparently the topic has reached the Midlands, for I have received the following letter :— Dear Cosmos,—In reference to your note in las Friday's issue upon the Jewish oath, I inust,m~ form you candidly that I extremely regret that there has been found gentlemen of the Jewisn persuasion careless of the taking of the oath. I wall it gross carelessness, for the oath, () Jewish principles should be taken with the a In short, in all our prayers in Hebrew it is ■"ustomary for the Jew to keep his hat on. You mention Leviticus. If vou had searched Leviticus you win fche Hlgh priesfc was to wear a ■DQ'tre in all the services. Even a r day you wiU find the Roman .Catholic Pnfst in the service of the Church wearing at ine time of prayer. The covering' of the head is wore in reWer.ee to one word which is mentioneo in the oath that is the word "Jehovah," a sacred and holy name of the Supreme, and this wc"1 bmds the .Jew to remember that the God ot pa-t, present, and future is called upon to witness the taking of the oath. 1 his is a solemn moment "le Jc-w it is as sacred as prayer, a'HI as su he must cover the head, the same as the Pneat w old used to pray for his people in the holy OL I1 °hos upon the Day of Atonement with tne head covered with the mitre. So we, the remna Israel, will abide by the custom and! laws ot ^-r race, at the Fame time remaining Jinfrnsn- >lacu.—Yours respectfully, J- TUMIWVSIIY. St. James-square. Wolverhampton. PATTI RECEIVES ADVERSE CRITICISM. Madamb Patti is passing through the same experience at. Milan as Mr Cowen did at ^er.oa. 1.11. Scala at Milan is not a very iwi posing edifice architeetually, but it must be reckoned the house for opera. Its audience is about the most critical in the world, and even the gods are competent of detecting false notes, or deficient vocalism. Patti s Prices are high, and in consequence the management has to till up the best of the parts—what we should term-on the cheap. The other evening when Tvaviata was being Played the tenor and the baritone were mimicked and jeered at during the whole ot t^e piece, and even the diva herself was subjected to a little adverse criticism. An Italian audience, especially a Neapolitan one, has no reverence for tradition. Directly its greatest idols begin to fail in the voice it ]s not long before she or he is told of it, if Hot hissed off the stage. Sims Reeves, during his later years would never been listened to in Italy, "ere, out of ymrtesy and the Memory of what he had been secured him an attentive audience. Patti's powers show few eigns Qf deterioration, so we must place ner hostile reception to the feebleness of her tTPRnions. If Italians are quick to ex- hibit their resentment they are just as eager to furnish their applause, and the latter quality renders them the best audience in the world to a competent performer. The ■English are cold, and not very denionstra- ..lV, but they are the best audience for ieclining years, because they are more tolerant. SUBALTERNS TO SHOOT. fOR the first time in the history of tne IlGlunteer force the officers are called upon fire class. In tho new issue of the Regu- lations a paragraph appears which makes it. imperative on all subalterns to fire tne m- IVIdual practices of the annual course, and that their performances are to be included In the figure of merit of the company to they belong. There is no reason why subalterns shouldnot go through the course M well as their men. They have the In- centive then of beating those under them, and thus of maintaining or even raising the standard. Besides, the training afforded will alv"ays be useful t6 them if only for the pur- Pose of teaching or of possessing as mucii knowledge as the private in the handling of IS weapon. rn CARLYLE A PEASANT. following communication has c upon this topic :— rtcubt Dear Cosmos,"—There is rpaHy nO don t.™ lt;! the Rector of Chelsea did y arlylft was born a poi>r peasant, a 1>00r peasant to nearly the ''n^ t a Of course we all kn-»w he w*s bOt» the ordinary sense. I think tne ie Diar" 'lav' meant he was a peasant in h^rs' his simple tastes, or, uiovp 1*° y Wh«n ayrri!t!l,es. This is what I had o,00tis< no oneVvriltmR niy ,ettHr" T% Vo'ii-lvl' wi!1 lueauvj £ reads Froud^ «u']y Veap„ tor a moment that all exist- ence • were a simple struma r.u-eful eXT>f.«^n(i this not for want of ability or a nubi;lk ers- Respecting bartci w- a \vntf r filMvrrite' A11ow me t0 sny, !rc(iuee a nr. 'e?UUes on'y a little more tact to P j » SubsPfTalar well as an able °^d Vours "self-interest" for tac j' je> th0,2i uly is with the publisher. C. the 1 temPtfd as few are, did hJ TlL^T to Baal; therefore we have glorv claim to be a hero-worshipl>' r,i« £ y'n "t—I am not one of those stupid P<^ absolu-1,!] fthafc Carlyle was wholly g s0 absfti-ls" iy- ^aidtless. It is true ho wa- ,c0 PronfY-^ i 'n.s 'abours that he onutted _ge. que!!t Physical pxercise, and suffered m jv]e aii • I admit that dyspepsia did for < anrf at dysPspsia can do to embitter a man s Hrc, later^Fe 0 t0 ^y views thaT yiears' he himself bitterly ^'nen t0 his m • had paid no ^ohinf to hirrfI>Cpt^c st^mach, which had been Pr havjpg many Kut who of SSI of ••k&r *r s £ r(»tVv the spirit of the rule? ■, er- -Thomas Carlyle is an undeniable^ dear Texo," as I said yesterday, 1it w r> f'^tterof much moment wheth Hector of Chelsea said the words attributed rjmn not, Carlyle was born a Peas^f remained a peasant," The subject of (1fvl1iot:e,Was not upon Carlyle's work o p s> but upon himself. Voltaire sai vl -fr ,t e 9reat tliat lie civilised his PeoP 11 G himself remained a savage. ^me may be said of Carlyle. In Pel'fn! Jf a boor, in intellect an aristocrat ne<* mankind, but not himself. Ttrr. Q SEVERST SALMON FISHER-?.. The Severn salmon fishery is an "*Port^ ndustry, and for gome rs has been reZT?? both weights and money. Tl e 'ejult of last season showed the 2 Q09n l be 25,000 total wei*li 2,902cwt. average weight l31bs. ownoy value, £ 16,250. This fs a slight decrease All''m rCd«,With 1891' which waS Very h"n £ ^tZV^COnntl-y are increasing. is this due to artificial hatching ? A not SYMPATHY AT HOME ? mvTNI>Er «ry pertinently inq""« Td nriffiS reaSl'r tlw* b, f.»i« »1 ■^et dispen^ m »1 «* w-EdKllir chanty wh(m the^ om country men are suffering from a disaster like that which has overtaken the depositors and shareholders of the Liberator Society ? When the affairs of this unfortunate institution were examined it was pointed out that whole families had been crippled, and that many people were utterly unable to earn a livelihood but the money only dribbled in in a meagre and dilatory way. At last, however, the Lord Mayor has come to the rescue. He has placed a box outside the Mansion House, and it is hoped the great sympathy of the City will be roused. A sum of £100,000 at least is needed for even the partial relief of those who have suffered. And when it is remembered that these people, who trusted to the management of the Liberator, have been ruined chiefly through men who lived lives of opulence, there°is all the more reason why public benevolence should be deep.

PONTYPOOL BAPTIST COLLEGE. THE REMOVAL TO CARDIFF. IMPORTANT CONFERENCE IN THE RtiONDDA. On Thursday evening a conference of represen- tatives of most of the Baptist Churches in the Rhondda Valleys was held at Porth, to take into consideration financial masters in connection with the removal of Pontypool College to Cardiff, and to devise the best means of promoting in the district the interest of the instiiution. The Rev. W Morris Treorky, presided.— Ln\ Edwards, principal of the College, remarked that he had taken no active part in connection with the question of the removal to Cardiff, be- cause he was a servant of the denomina- tion and he considered it discreet on his part to entrust that matter entirely to the de- nominational constituency of the Baptists. It had been decided by a large majority that it was advisable to remove the college to Cardiff, and the minority very magnanimously submitted to the decision. Since the constituency had agreed is to the removal he had put his heart and soul in the movement. If it had been decided not to remove the college, matters would be in a very unsettled state at Pontypool, because Cardiff WAS the natural centre for the college, and it was advantageous to remove the institution to Cardiff from many standpoints. There were two tutors at Pontypool taking theo- logy and classics. After removing the college to"Cardiff the two tutors would be confined to the subject of theology, and specialists would be engaged to teach subjects in the Art courses. It wa." true that the removal to Cardiff would entail an increase in expenditure of about £300, The past year's expenditure amounted to about £ l,t00, lincl it was estimated that the expenditure at CardIff wonld be no less than £1,500 annually. The question to consider was how to meet the increased expenditure. It was proposed that the 27 students at Pontypool should each contribute £10 annually for their Art courses. Greater efficiency would be obtained for the future students through the removal of the College, and this should not be overlooked, while considering the financial question. The total amount of the contributions last year from the 38 churches out of the 45, to which he had sent circulars, was £73 14s 10%d. Glamorgan had contributed towards the maintenance of the college £312 17s, therefore it was obvious that their district churches had contributed nearly one-fourth of the whole sum. The total income from all the churches and subscribers last year amounted to £981 9 11 d. It was remarked in the course of the discussion that several of the churches had been ignored m regard to the question of the removal of the coUejp. They, therefore, felt somewhat dissatis- fied 'because they thought it was fair that all should be consulted in tho matter. Circulars has been forwarded to all the churches requesting an expression of their views upon the matter, so he considered there had been no par- tiality shown respecting the question. It was also stated by some of the representatives that there was an impression among some representa- tives that any subscriber of 10a annually, whether a Methodist, Churchman, or Unitarian, was eligible to vote upon the question of removal of the cullpge, But rule 10 distinctly states that no one was eligible except those belonging to the Baptist denomination.After a lengthy delibera- tion it was resolved that a special request be made to all the churches m the district to appoint a secretary and treasurer to organise and collect subscriptions, ana tha.t the two gen- tlemen be the representatives of the district churches at the next Conference to be held at Porth in a month. It was also agreed that since there was a misapprehension among some of the members with regard to matters pertaining to the College that a suggestion be made to the forth- coming Conference as to the desirability of appointing a deputation to visit every unrepre- sented church. It was further resolved that the Conference expresses its sincere satisfaction with the explanations rendered on several points in connection with the College, and hopes that the churches will respond liberally on behalf of the Cardiff College.

JOINT COUNTIES ASYLUM. QUARTERLY MEETING AT CARMARTHEN. A quarterly meeting of the Joint Counties Asylum at Carmarthen was held in that institu- tion on Thursday afternoon, the members in attendance being :—For Cardiganshire Mr W. O. Brigstocke, Parkygurs, who was voted to the chair; Dr Enoch Davies, Brynteify; Mr C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth Dr Lloyd. Newcastle Emlyn. For Carmarthenshire: Viscount Emlyn, Golden Grove; Mr Thomas Jenkins, Tho Friary, Carmarthen the Rev T. Evans, Henilys; Mr Lewis, Meiros Hal!. For Pembrokeshire: The Rev Lewis James, Bryn- bank, Narberth; Dr. Stamper, Milford Dr. Griffiths, Pembroke Dock; Mr J. H. Griffiths, David's. THE CHAIRMANSHIP DISPUTE. There being no Chairman, in consequence of the action taken by Viscount Emlyn m resigning because the Democratic portion of tho committer would have the reporters at the meotings at all times, Mr T. Jenkins said I propose that Lord Emlyn take the chair for this meetmg, ViSCülmt Emlyn: But I have declined to occupy it. In the circumstance I think someone else should take it. — The Rev T. Evans 1 second the proposal. — Viscount Emlyn But I don't want it. — Mr C. M. Williams I don't think it is quite fair to ask his lordship to take the chair to-day, seeing that we have accepted his resignation. I, therefore, pro- nose that Mr Brigstocke be asked to temporarily occupy that position.—Dr Enoch Davies seconded, and on being urged by Lord Emlyn to come forward, Mr Brigstocke assumed the chair, and the business was proceeded with. MEDICAL SOPBBINTBSDENT'B ANNUAL HEPORT. Tho Medical Superintendent (Dr George .T. HearderJ submitted his 28th annual report of the •vliim* On the 1st of January there were resident patients, 276 of each sex, including 14- an(^ female private rationt". During the year 105 patients had been aduntterl--49 males and 56 females, including six males and one female private mtients The discharges had been 46—18 males and 2S" females, including two male and six female private patients. The deaths were 55-31 m-des and 24 females, including one female private case. At the end of the year there re- mained 556 patients under treatment, 276 males and 280 females, including 18 male and 14 female Private patients, shoing an increase during the vtar of four females, w-hile the number ot males remains unchanged. The attendants were highly "ken of, and the valuable aid of Dr Giboon the assistant medical officer, acknowledged and e the end of the medical superintendent's 25 vpars' service, the visitors were again thanked for their continued support and confidence. The report was adopted, and the meeting shortly afterwards terminated.

"MAlD MARIAN" AT CARDIFF. Those who value and appreciate high-class ulUsic, both vocal and instrumental, beautiful c-mcuig, witty sayings, funny jokes, splendid and lovely women cannot do better fhm oav a visit to the Theatre Royal next ek to see that celebrated romantic ^mic opera, Maid Marian. The opera was performed at the Prince of Wales s Theatre, London, for nearly 800 rdghts. The com- v is a very powerful one. including piMi well-known names as Miss Errelie Holt, of whom the London press speak in the highest firms Mr Charles Goold, and Mr 1. H. Swirett, li-iim'rted by one of the finest companies of vocalists and comedians travelling. Wo believe fi,« rnmniny is one of the largest travelling, numbering nearly 50 people. We congratulate MV Fletcher on having secured such a musical treat for Cardiff. The music was written by that well-known American composer, Mr Reginald de ICowan.

A BURGLAR CAUGHT NAPPING. An amusing narrative of an encounter with a bnrglar, who had imbibed freely, was given at AT. rvlebone police-court, London, on Wednesday. A «nsed who gave the name of Williams, was "ed with breaking and entering a dwelling £ e m Westoourne Park and stealing vanou h°M3, >j|)e prosecutor said he was aroused by • '? 'opVeei>ei\ who declared that she had found *liS n lvin<' before the kitchen fire fast asleep. TT^^rriedlv dressed and secured the intruder. S6 f.nnd him as the housekeeper had described. ThVXti.»« (astonished): Lying don. 3. ■ Oh, yes, lying down comfortably uv in a covering—-{laughter) one of my rolled uj —(renewed taughter) -fhe Prose- dressing g a lantern in one hand, my revolver cutor I kept guard until the ofheer in the r'housekeeper said that in the drawing can,e- H:ere were bottles of brandy, gin, and r0,0? 1 inn the floor, and part of the contents had been consumed. Prisoner was committed for trial.

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CARDIFF. CATHAYS WESLEY AN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—A well-attended meeting of this Society was held on Wednesday evening, under the chair- manship ot Mr W. Jenkins. Mr W. Lewis opened a debate on "Smoking," which he supported. Mr B. Hughes followed on the opposite side. Au Animated discussion ensued,and onjbeing put to the meeting the negative was lost, and the affirmative carried by 39 votes to 27. Several members did not vote. This Society is now the largest in Cardiff, numbering nearly 200 member?. CONCERT.—A concert was given by the Hayes Glee Party (employees of Morgan and Co.) at the Welsh Church school-room on Wednesday night. The chair was taken by Dr R. Prichard. in the unavoidable absence of Sir Morgan Morgan. The programme consisted of glees, solos, duets and quartettes. The following took part :—Mrs Cradock, Misses L. Norman, F. Thomas, B. Jenkins. J. Foster, Messrs G. Walters, W. J. Smith, D. M. Jones, R. Evans, W. H. Williams, O. S. Owen, S. W. Ellis, H. T. Joseph, E. J. Griftiths; accompanist, Miss M. Griffiths. One of the most enjoyable concerts ever held at the above place was brought to a. close by sing- ing the National Anthem." CONCERT.—A miscellaneous entertainment was held on Wednesday night, in connection with the Christian Endeavour Society of Salem, Roath. The following took part :—Misses M. A. and N. Francis, B. and F. Davies, and Mes-rs G. Owen, A. Francis, D. Rees, Tom. Davies, and the Rev T. T. Jones. The chair was taken by Mr John Mathews, Miss Davies presiding at the organ. There was a good attendance, and the meeting proved entertaining and interesting. THE BUILDING STKIKE.—A treneral meeting of the Master Builders' Association will be held in the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, to-night, to consider the concssions offered by the operati\ema>"ons nowon strike. We believe the negotiations are taking a satisfactory course, and that though a final decision will not likely be come to to-night, a settlement may be arrived at next week. VALUABLE GEOLOGICAL FIND.—On Monday, durmg the ordinary course of excavation in the quarry of the South Wales Portland Cement and Lime Co., Ltd., at their works near Penarth, a fossil of a portion of a plesiosaurus was found lying under one of the cement stone beds. It consists of the hinder portion of the backbone and part of a paddle, and has been pronounced by Professor Howard, of Cardiff College, to be a very perfect specimen for South Wales.

NEWPORT. DRUIDS' FRTENDLY SOCIKTY—The annual dis- trict meeting of the Monmouthshire and South Wales District of the above order was held at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday. Delegates representing three Newport lodges and Barry and Penmark lodges were present. The secretary's report showed that no death had occurred in the district during the year, and that the increase of the membership for the year was 53. P. S. Glover (Lodge 771) was elected president, and P. A. Hodder (Lodge 718), vice-president. The Secretary (Ur J. Scrivens) reported that the Reception Committee were making preparations for the biennial Conference, which is to be held at Newport on the 8th June next, and that over £40 had been subscribed towards defraying the expenses.

CADOXTON AND BARRY. TEA AND SOCIAL EVKMNG. -On Wednesday evening the members and friends of the Welsii Church Mission held a very enjoyable, social gatheri'Tea was partaken of at five, and later fin entertainment was held, at which Mr J. R. Llewellyn presided. Interesting song, and recita- tions were rendered and a pleasant evening was spent. RAILWAY APPOINTMENTS Mr T. Pear.-on, late permanent way inspector on the Barry Railway, has been appointed to an Important post on the West Highland Railway, which is in course of construc- tion in Scotland. A prominent member of the engineering staff of this new railway is Mr Bonn, A.M.I.C.E., formerly of the Barry Railway. A NEW CHICKKT CLUB.—A Cricket Club in connection with St. Mark's Church, Hollon-road, has been formed during the week, when the follow- ing gentlemen were appointed officers:—President, Gd1eml Lee; vice-presidents, Rev K. Morris,» Rev R. Usher, and Rev A. R. Couth captain Dr Livingstone vice-captain, Mr il. T. Pome- roy secretary, Mr F. P. Jones-Lloyd treasurer, Mr W. H. Miller. A suitable ground at the back of Newland-street has been secured. and it is expected play will shortly commence. The entrance fe tor members is 2s 6d. DOMESTIC INFELICITY. Mary Evans, a young married woman, charged her bus- band, Gwilvm Evans, with assaulting her on the 22nd inst. The parties lived at 16, Evans-street. Her story went to show that defendant returned home on Sunday about one o'clock, and they had words concerning family matters. In the course of the quarrel he struck het. in the face, and pushed her mto the passage, where he again maltreated her in a fero- cious manner, kicking her III tho mouth and all over the body. He then turned her out into the street. To substantiate this evidence, Arthur James Wright, a lodger, was called.—The hus- band contended his wife was drinking at the time with other women, and she had put him into a large amount of unnecessary debt. However it was his first appsarance in a police-courr, and he hoped it would be his last. His wife since Sun- day had been living with the witness Wright.— Complainant dsmied this, and said she had been living with her mother at Canton.—The magis- trates let the defendant off with a fine of 10s and costs, aud bound him over in the sum of :£25 to keep the peace for six month! INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES. — Oa, Wednesday night, at Cadoxton, a new tent was instituted by Mr A. Berry, D.S.J.T., assisted by Mr J. A. Jenkins, B.D., D.A.J.T., and the officer of the Barry Pioneer Tent, with 10 candidates. After the usual ceremonies the following' were elected officers to take charge of the tent for six months W. Nicholas, Chief Ruler; H. G. Fido, Deputy Ruler A. Pane, Secretary F. Richards, Treasurer; W, Lane, Levite A. S. P.C.R. G. R. Fido. Guardian and J. H. Edwards. Superintendent The tent was named St. David's, and Mr J. H. Edwards and Mr Russell will, with Mr Richards and the above oncers, take charge.

PONTNEWYDD. FUNERAL.—The funeral of the boy F. J. Ilamblin, who was killed at the Cwmbran Colliery, took place on Wednesday, the 18th inst. The colliery suspended work for the day. and the men turned out in a body to bear their young comrade to his last resting-place. The choir of the Primitivo Methodist Chapel, Upper Cwm- bran, sang suitable hymns as the procession moved slowly towards the churchyard. The funeral was one of the largest and most impres- sive that has been witnessed in the neighbourhood for years.