South Wales Daily News

PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY OF MONMOUTHSHIRE. (BY W. R. WILLIAMS, SOLICITOK. TALYBONT.] FEOII THE CARDIFF TIMES AND SOUTH WALES WEEKLY NEWS." 1681, February.—Sir Edward Morgan and Sir Trevor Williams. This Parliament met on the 21st, and was dissolved on the 28th of April, 1681, and no further Parliament was called till 1685.— Charles Somerset, Marquis of Worcester (see 1679), and Sir Charles Kemoys, Bart.,ofCefn- mably, son of Sir Charles' Kemeys, M.P. Glamorgan (who was fined £3,500 and exiled for two years for his heroic services as a loyal follower of King Charles I. in 1648), whom he succeeded as third baronet 1658 born about 1650 • married, 1678. Mary, third daughter and co-heiress of Philip, fourth Lord Wharton, and widow of William Thoma?, of Wenvoe, and was M.P. County Mon. 1685-7 and 1695-8, and Mon- mouth 1690-5, and died December, 1702. James II. dissolved his only Parliament in Jnly, 1687, and ruled without one till his abdication. 1689. —Charles Lord, Marquis of Worcester, and Sir Trevor Williams, Kut. and Bart. 1690.—Charles, Marquis of Worcester, and Thomas Morgan, of Tredegar, eldest son of William Morgan, M.P. 1659, was born Septem. ber, 1664 served as High Sheriff co. Monmouth 1689 married Martha, dan. of Sir Edward Mansel, and sat for the county 1690 till his death s. p. December, 1099, when, according to Narcissus Luttrell's diary, his estate of £7,000 a year fell to his brother John. (See 1701). 1695.—Sir Charles Kemeys and Thomas Morgan. Thomas Morgan and Sir John illiams, Bart., of Llangibby. This gentleman was the second but eldest surviving son of Sir Trevor Williams- M. P. 1677, whom he succeeded assecond baronet December, 1692, and mar. (1) Anne, dau. and co-heiress of Humphrey B^kerville, of Pontryllas, co. Hereford (see 1680), and (2) the Lady Anne Herbert. dlti. of Philip Earl of Pembroke. Sir John, was lord of the manors of Ewyas Lacy, Waterslow and Ties- | caillon, and proprietorof other lands in Hereford- shire, was also lord of the manor of Cairwent m Monmouthshire, which last estate he obtained during the reign of William III. an Acoof lar- liftment to sell, for the discharge of debts con- tracted in the public service. He sa mouth 1689 90, and for the county horn 1696unn his deceases.p. in November, 1704. 1701, Jan., Nov. 1701.1702. John Morgan, of Ttedpgar, and Sir John W,lii«ms. Mr John Morgan, who was born Jan., 1672, was the fourth and youngest son of William Morgan, the member in 1659, but two of his brothers having previously died, he succ. on the death o his aldeat brother, Thomas Morgan, M.P, to the family estates and became tno Tredegar family at the The following year he was upp- T of Monmouthshire, and in Oct., 1715. G« £ I. constituted him Lord-Lieutenant of the coarse, of Monmouth and Brecknock. 0 w*' dthefMoilylohoM the fact the first Commoner to f • counties, inasmuch as the office had a previously been held by a peer, wao mostb 1 T r;Butfi-iant of all thn counties in was either Lord Lieute.ian^ o. Wales and Monmouthshire, as the Duke of Beau fort (see 1660), or at least of South Wales and Monmouthshire. His appointment, theiefore marks a great change in the office of the Lord Lieutenancy, and in a striking manner illustrates the influential position which the Tredegar family enjoyed. Mr Morgan m. Martha, only dau. of Gvvyn Vaughan, of Trebarried, Breoonsh.re, and represented co. Mon. in Parliament rem,1701 till his death, which took place March, 1720. He was buried atMachen (Clark's Genoa og.es ). Narcissus Luttrell relates in his interestmg "Diary" that Mr Morgan came into an estate of £ 7,000 per annum on the death of his eldest brother, as above-mentioned, in Dec. (1699 or), '71705.-Joh« Morgan and Sir Ropton Williams, Bart., of Llangibby Castle. Ihu-d son of Sir Trevor W.lliw, M.P., 1667, e was born 1 63; and succeeded his brother, S.r John ^oe 1698 a, third Bart. Nov., 1704. and was M.l. Go Mon. 1703-8, and was married. S«r Rop^n Nov., 1723, when his nephew Sir John \Viiiiams succ. to the title. His eldest dau .Men m. Wilhan, Addams, who assumed the additional surname of Wdliams, and was grandfather of the Member for 1831. The title became extinct on the death of the fifth Baronet, Str Leonard Williams, at Usk, in Dec., 1858. There seems to have been a contest at the 1705 election, as a petition was presented against Sir Ropton's return, thoiig-i without success, by John Morgan senior (M.P. for the Borough 1701), the uncle of the member of the same name. 1708.-John Morgan and Thomas (Windsor), Lord Yisoount Windsor. His lordship, traced his descent from Walter iuzOther (warden of all the forests in Berkshire and Cas- tellan of Windsor under William the Conqueror, in which office he was succ. by his son, William Fitz-Walter, who assumed the surname of Windsor from his office), was the second son of Thomas, seventh Lord Windsor, and first Earl of Plymouth. He was a page of honour to James II., and, having adopted the profession oj Koldier, distinguished himself in the Irish and Flemish Wars in the reign of William III., and was raised by that monarch to the Irish peerage in June, 1699, as Viscount Windsor. He had previousiy (as the Hon. Thomas Windsor) sat for Droitwich (Wore.) 1685-7, and having bsen made Brigadier-General June, 1696, he was further promoted to be Major-Gen. Feb., 17C5, and Lieut.-Gen. Jan., 1709, and became Colonel of the 3rd Dragoon Guards May, 1712. Lord Wind- sor, married Charlotte, widow of John Jeffreys, second Lord Jeffreys of Wem., and only dau. and heiress of Philip, Earl of Pembroke (who died 1683, leaving her heiress of Glamorgan and Mon- mouth estates) and it was through his marriage that Lord Windsor was introduced to the county, as he thereby acquired the family interest of the Herberts. He was M.P. for 13ramber 1705- 8, and again returned in that year, as also ill 1710 but was unseated on petition Jamiaiy, 1709, and he sat for this county from 1708 till December, 1711, when he was made a peer of Great Britain, under the title of Lord Mmmtjoy, and took his seat in the House of Lords accordingly, being one of the 12 peers created at that date, of whom a witty opponent asked if they voted by then- foreman. Lord Windsor died, June, 173S, and the peerage became extinct on his son's death, 17o8. He was the only one of his name to represent the county, but his brother general, the Hon. Andrews Wiudsor, sat for Monmouth for some year: and another brother the Hon Discie Windsor was M.P. Cambridge University. 1712 February.—James Gunter, of ThePriory, A iTpnrAveiinv* vice Lord Windsor, called to the House of Lords. He was descended from the Gunters of Tregunter, Brecomdnre, and was son to Jamas Gunter, of the Priory andmarr.ed Lettice, dau. and co-heiress of John Gunter, o. Trevecca, Breconshire, and died 171.3. HIS ancestor was Member in 1554. 1713 April.—Thomas Lewis, of St. Pierre, vice Gunter deceased. He was son to Thomas Lewis of the same place (who diHI1682), and seems to have been married twice, (1) to Jane Rachel, dau. of Beecher, and (2) to Catherine, dam of Hugh Calveley Cotton, and grand-can. of Sir Robert Cotton Bart., of Combermere, Cheshire. He was Member April to September, 1713, when he was ousted by Sir Charles Kemeys, and he there- upon petitioned against the return though without success, and he again occupied the seat 1715 22. His death took place in 1734, 1713.-Setember. John Morgan and Sir Charles Remeys, bart., of Cefa Mably, eldest son of Sir Charles Kemeys, M.P. 1685, was born November or December, 1688, succeeded to the title as 4th bart. December. 1702; served as high- nheriff of Glamorgan, 1713, and was member for CO. Monmouth, 171315, and for Glamorgan,h eb., 1716 34. Sir Charles, who was patron of the living of Llanfiga.n, Breconshire, to which he pre- sented in 1723. Died unmarried January, 173J, when the. barontcy became extinct, and the estates devolved upon his nephew, Sir Charles K> meys-Tynte, Bart., M.P. for Somersetshire. It is related of Sir Charles Kemeys that he was such a staunch Jacobite, that although a personal friend of the Elector of Hanover, yet when that Prince became George I., and invited Sir Charles to Court, the latter resolutely declined the honour. Sir Charles experienced on his travels much attention from George L, and frequently joined the private circle of the Elector. On his High- ness subsequently ascending the throne or 15ngland, he was pleased to ask why his olM acquaintance, Sir Charles Kemeys, had not paid his respects at court, and, commanding him to repair to St. James's, sent him a message to tne purport that the King of England hoped r Charles Kemeys recollected the number of pipes he had smoked with the Elector of Hanover ill Germany. Sir Charles, who had retired from Parliament and was a staunch Jacobite, repie that he should be proud to pay his duty at St. James's to the Elector of Hanover, but tlia • lie had never had the honour of smoking a pipe with the King ot England."—(Burke.)

UII.I4 DRUNKENNESS ON BANK HOLIDAY. There were no less than 15 cases of drunkenness dealt with at the Barry Dock Polica-<court oil Thursday, and fines varying from2s 6d to 10s were imposed.

A RACK fOR LrFE is taking place in our rnidst; everv dav, and too often, alas' the result ends in death. People, ;1; a rule, are apt to look upon some slight ailment which may overlako them with con- tempt, and they thus ignore the sinvle remedies wliien would speedily restore them to health. When too late they see their error, and bitterly bewail the fony which brines them to a premature grave. Holloway's Pills, if taken in regular doses according to directions, enrich and purify the blood. Disease is thus prevented from weakening the system, and the blessing of a sound constitution is enjoyed. At this season, when fevers, dysentery, and stomach disorders are common, this 1 wouderful medicine is specially useful.

THE SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE. We furnish below particulars as to the exports of ccal, coke, patent fuel, and iron from the various ports of South Wales and Monmouthshire during the month of July, the figures having been compiled from Browne's Export List. In each case the returns for the five lirst months of the year are given with those for June CARDIFF. Coal. Iron. Coke. p. Fuel. January 836,111 3,454 4,596 16,475 February 816,142 3,513 — 22,18^ March 934,761 4,776 30,133 27,144 April.. 915,336 4,764 9,819 29,679 May S69,563 1,78,) 5,836 31,529 June 902,443 4,471 ..1.1,138 24.841 July 826,696 1,881 7,322 27,8i6 The principal places to which coal was shipped during the month were :—Aden, 11,002 ton's Barcelona, 16,610 Bi indisi, 14,726 Boucan, 15,277 Bordeaux. 12,135 Constanti- nople, 15,878; Colombo, 38,135 C ronstadt, 12.785 Dieppe, 10.269 Genoa, 71,163 G.datz, 20,204 Havre, 33,410 Java, 15,182 Malta, 11,907 Marseilles, 26.237 Monte "Video, 13,113; Purt. Slud, 71,527: Rio Janeiro, 17,443; S". Nasaire, 21,496 St. Malo, 12,937 Venice, 10,102. NEWPORT. Coal. Iron. Colce. P. Fuel. — 637 6,837 February 125,993 1,612 — 2,665 March 160,908 2,419.. 92 7,125 April 151,623 459 o0 o,6fX) May'" 163,35 •: 2,435.. 513 q,6i0 June'" 1S4.3 9 5.262 21'.) 1,1,9 July. 206,'781 319.. 887 3,320 Ths largest coal cargoes were shipped to:— Alexandria, 9,975 tons Algiers, 7,095 Ancona, 4.258; Bilbao, 9,860; Bombay, 14,954 Bremer- iiaven, 10,074 Buenos Ayres, 6 959 Constanti- nople, 3,503 Genoa, 12.305 Gibraltar, 11,055 Lisbon, 8,754 Malta, 9,898 Mars!j!l'e> 9,886; Mfinte Video. 4,873 Naples, 5,347 Savona, 9.504 Torre Annu 3 818 and Venicf. 9^302. SWANSEA. Coal. Iron. Coke. P. Fuel. January 72,396 420 — 27,70!! February '.•|,302 68 — 22,617 March 69,1:50 76 155 28.252 Avril 53,024 10 725 May 63,611 432 10% 27,365 June; 72 — — 2",1ul July. 80,163 2Cy, 89 23,892 Coals were exported principally to:-Caen, 6.736 tons: Diepue, 4,830 Genoa, 6,409 La Rochelle, 2,910: Naples, 2,141 Rouen. 11,823; Stockholm, 3.985 San Francisco, 10,168 and ] Trouville, 3,405. LLAXELLY. Cool. Iron. tiel. January 7,287 — — — February 11,699 — — — March 7.3 2 — — — April 9,105.. May 9 730 „ — Julie 10,968.. 8 — — July 10,531 — — The principal places to which coal v. rss rx- ported wert, Caeii, 1.673 tons Dieppe, 3,208 Rouen, 2,584. COJTPAIUTIVK TABLE OF COAT. EXPORTS. THE TYNF. PORTS, July. l':93. July, 1692. Newcastle 523,5'6 4«9,i82 North Shields 4-,501 £ 9,532 South Shields 52,039 76,406 Titr wti,sii PtnTS. July, 1893. July. 1802. Cardiff 326,696 837,616 Newport 206,781 168,7?5 Swansea 8',163 83,636 Llanelly 10.581 12,169 Total 1,134,221 1,163,146 The following thle shows the total shipments of coal, foreign and coastwise, from the coal ports of Great Britain during the months of J uly, 1893 and 1892 respectively :— l-'ereioi. Coastwise. 1893. 1892. 1893. 183; Cardiff £ 26,655 897,616 16'C41 136,382 Swansea" 80,163 83,636 60,854 59,779 Ncwoort 206,781 1&725 112.885 S3.279 Llanellv 10,o3l I2;i63 4,933 4,617 Newcastle 383,5^6 4 9.S82 330,171 £ 92,706 N. Shields 43,501.. 29.K-2. S Shields 52,039 76,406 13,750 6,575 Blvth 197,6',2 163,041 l'338 8,292 Air We •••• 16,125 34,930 15,036 14,467 N. Shields 43,501, S Stiields 52,09 76,406 13,750 6,575 Blvth 197,6',2 163,041 l'338 8,292 Air We •••• 16,125 34,930 15,036 14,467 Sunderland 161,' 97 169,309 164.714 124,053 S^aV'in ••• 5,265 6,373 o9,156 5-r,Oi3 Hartlepool' 46,221 30,508 53,935 44,453 .Stockton • {265 MidiUebbroUgli 1,688 1.4,32 1,833 1,165 Hull .81,807.. 90,2:0.. 12,522.. 21,8.2 oooie59,851.. 3^0 19,203 Troon 700 7-770 •• iy,t4|8 17,371 Ardrossan E'I'CT T'5^7 *vr 5,152 3,e97 4^,6^1 Irvine 1439.. 3,0^6.. 12.374.. 16,426 Aii, 35,429 30,236 4;i05 7,801 Whitehaven. •• 57 17,183 18,230 Whi,ehaven, •• 37" 17,183 18,230 I Kirkcaldv 77,604 117,c03 908 6.693 WverrKOl 31,6'-5 55,102 67.135 82,7 11 GriS. 69,445 3,230.. 4,065 (.'ranion •• ■■ '30 7t>.> Dundee 2,3u6 l.oio liurr iv.'stoness,. 2o,5'l2 26,415 5,520 4,138 Methill 79.361 •• 7.°» ••

BIRMINGHAM IRON TRADE. BIUMINGIIAM, Thursday. — Considering the position In which the iron trade is placed by the coal situation, the amount of business tiansarted in finished iron to-day can fairly be stated as of large dimensions. The satis factory returns of the Board of Trade (issued this week) were freely commented upon, and no doubt tins imparted a confidence in buaiuess which was hitherto lacking. Bar* siieett, and houp,? were disposed of in r quantities than usual, and at the advanced ratu-. Bar* (common) were quoted at £ 5 12- 6.1 to £ 5 17a 61, merchants' sections at £ 6 5s to £ 6 10«, and marked bars were iiiin at £ 710- Sheets—sinsrle.s were about L7 5s, and douoles £ 7 10f. (ialvani^ed corrugated sheets of 24 w.g. were £ 11. There was a good shipping business ill hoops at £6 5,. and gas-tube and strip rose to £ 5 15s to £ 5 17s 6d. Steel for structural purposes received some fair attention. As regards pip' iron, makers reported that they were unable, owing' lo the scarcity ot cokp, to quote less than 37s 6 1 for cinder of native make, 45s j>art-miuts, and 60s all-mines. Midland makes were not obtainable.

NORTH OF ENGLAND IRON AND COAL TRADES. NORTH OF ENGLAND IRON AND COAL TRADES. MXIJTILESSROUGH, Thursday.—The pig metal trade has luetn exhibiting; a little better fpehnpf this wash than at the end of last week. Rather more confidence is shown, and there has bunt) a little recovery from the flat condition into which the market was thrown when the slovjfc returns out. There is not much business, however, buyers not expecting any rise in the rates of iron because of the strike, and even the rise in coke should not affect iron much, because the coke with which the iron is made in Cleveland comes on at the old ralect lOs per ton at the ovens, upon running contracts 3 to 4s a time. That rate is now askvd tor coke for the Yorkshire ;v d Mid- land districts, but there its not much to dispose of. The quotation for No. 3 has continued at 35s id, and iron can be bought at. that rate, thoupjn there is 110 great surplus of this qua!itr of iron in malcr-r. hands, the stocks held being elm-fly of grey forgo, which is less required because of the dumess in the iDiiniifactured iron trade. Grey for^e is quoted 32rs oil, and white iron 32s £ Hematite, 45s 6:J. The figure for warrants has varied, but 45s 6d. The figure for warrants has varied, but last niftht Hrid early this morning the quotation has been 35s 4^1 seller?. ,iti,)w, a.n mcreii.st^ to the extent of 3,S9o ions to last night for this month, an excess on duly. There has not bsen very much inquiry for iron because of the strike, and to all appearance there will not be any material increase of demand in conse- I quence. The finished iron industry is very quiet, and is petting into narrower proportions. Dorman,Lonp and Co. (Limited) ::re pulling down the remainder of their ))ii(ldiiil, -,kt, tl;o Britannia Works (formerly one of the largest piants in the North of England) to devote them- selves entirely to steel production. The price of iran ship plates is £ 4 12s 6:1 and angles at the same price, common bars being £ 4- 17s 6:1. Steel ship plates, £ 5 2 6d angles, ditto, £ 4 15s; all le-ss 2% per cent. Steel rails, e3 17s 6tl nett. There is I. t much inquiry in steel rails, but plates are firm and in good demand, as shipbuilding keeps up fairly. Some dispute exists with certain of tile Cleveland miners, who refuse to accept arbitration on a question of using a machine for getting ironstone, and the rate at which they are to be paid. It seems not unlikely that the men will strike at the mines involved. The Durham miners :tre taking a ballot on the question of their relation to the Federation. The Northumberland miners are balloting on the wages question and its refusal, but it is generally expected that neither of these classes of Northern miners will strike. The strike of hauliers and stoppage in South Wales were expected to improve the North- country steam coal trade, but up to now no such result has heen brought about. There is not much coal but what is sold on contract either in Northumberland or Durham, but what surplus there is for s:de is quoted at high rates, steam being pnt at lis 61 f.o.b. for best, and 5s 6d to 6- for smalls, bunkers being 8s to 9s, and other coals in proportion. Households are is to 2s higher,and gas 2. Very little, however, is sold at these enhanced rates.

NEWCASTLE COAL AND IRON TRADES. NEWCASTLE, Thursday.—The coal trade is very active. Large shipments are going away under contract, but prices are high for such coal as is available for sale, best steam rettli-iiig 13 s 6,1 it u 5 6d; gl\s coals, 7: households, 12r. to 13s bunkers, 3s to 9s and foundry coke, 16s. ine wages' question is still unsettled, but no striae is really feared. Shipbuilding is steady, and further orders are reported on the Tyne. iingineering and ship-repairing fairly brisk. Ohenr.cals quiet a firm prices. Lead steady. Coal freights quieter and TOk-:r.

-I'i£' LIVERPOOL AND NORTH WALES PASSENGER SERVICE. i-i j0ii^ed to the fact that the owners of the t. iudno and Bonnie Princess have made a considerable reduction in their price for season tickets, t.ms enabling would-ba travellers to have a hist saloon contract ticket, available for use on steamor, from now until the end of the season, at a charge of £ 2. Fortnightly tickets at and weekly ones at 15s are likely also to bo in jncieast a demand during the next few weeks, and we are pleased to note that this company's s earners have bad a most successful season up to t.e puo<mt date, showing a very large increase in ttieir receipts as compared with'last season. On I "IW 0Veni,iE ^e officials were, as usual, „ 10 Police's Landing-stage counting off 'rom the coasting steamers, to see la there was no overcrowding, and in the case o the St, Tnclno it was a very close fit, 'e,t seven und £ r her complement oaicl. 1 he Bonnie Princess's passengers were also counted otf, and in this case the com- mcms W''re a&al" successful in avoiding a gum-

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FLOWER AND POULTRY SHOW AT ABERDAUE. The annual show of the Aberdavo Flower, .Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Society was held in the Public Park on Thursday afternoon. In the various classes the entries were unusually large, and but for a sudden storm durmg the afternoon the proceedings were most enjoyable. Lord A ber dare, president of the society, attended in company with his wife and daughter. The distinguished party were received in a most enthusiastic manner. The judges were Plants and flowers, Messrs W. Pettigrew, Cardiff; J. Harris, Black-pill; J. Croft, Rheola r' B. Morris, Taibach; J. Cypher, Chel- tenham and J. Crossley, Penarth. Amateurs and cottager?, Mr J. Croft and Mr B. Morris bread, Mrs James Lewis and the Hon. Pamela Bmce poultry, Mr G. J. Rosser and Mr J P. Charles, both of Neath rabbits, Mr Edge, Birmingham. Mrs Shapland and Mr W. I'< une l had stands fur the sale of refreshment?, no intoxi- cants being allowed. The luncheon was served by Messrs VI. Caunt and Son, who catered in a most efficient manner. chairman of the committee, was very much in evidence during the afternoon, and the success of the meeting was mainly due to his exertions and to those of the hon. secretaries, Messrs D. Tudor iv mnsTl1r"<' ^av'es, together with Mr W Morgan, the general secretary. The Aboraman Brass Baud occupied the stand during the afternoon, and later were relieved by the Yscu- borvven Band._ It bad been intended at night to have n. good display of fireworks; but a terrific thunderstorm passed over the ground in the afternoon, totally destroying the illuminating appnances provided by Messrs Wells, of London. LIST OF AWAlinS. CLASS stove and greenhouse jilai.ts ill 1 a»is, named (preference tiveii to plants in hloom).—1, jr. Cypher, Cheltenham 2, J. Sped: J.lan- ell.v 3, .Tames Lewis, J P., Aberdare. Fine folia-e ar.'i VAnegated plants—1, J. Cvplier 2, ,1. Specie Jur-vhws -1, R. 11. Rhys, J P., Aberdare 2, K, I.ewis lairlield, Aberdare. Ksotlc and h.c. ferns—1, R. }j! Hhys; 2, J. Speck. Aire.,I)urv, Uryuawel 2, K. P.ocell, Oaklands 3, li. Lewis. Cj.ASS^fOji't'K). Cut Flowers—Roses—i, S Tre«ed«>r Cardiff 2, R. Crossley, Penarth 3, W. Hill. Canton! Tea-scented—1, b. 'iYesedei 2, R. Crosslev. Dahlias— W. '.('re-eiler, Cardiff. Gladioli—1, J. Tout,'Cowbvid»e Phloxes, distinct varieties- James Tout 2, David Itee.s, FEI'ndali'; 3, F, l,'xler, 'l'ollgw ubi. Geraniums, dislincfc -1, General L e. Dilns Powis 2, M. 8. V. illianw, Aberpei gwm 3, J. Speck. Picotees, distinct- varieties—David Rees. Cai'natioiis, distinct vatic!ies—1, O. liees 2, \Y. Hill, Canton, Decorative cut flowers ari8.uged in vase or o^h -r single vessel for ilravviiig-room—1, J. Siapleton, Csrdiit 2, .1, Speck. Bouquet for the hand—1, F. Case, CaTuift' 2, W. Treseder. Speci-il prize, given by Lady Lewis, fur the best collection and arvar,demerit of vriUl ilowel-s-1, Mrs Hail, Mountain Ash 2, p, James, boo;maker, Aberdare 3, W. Stapleton. CLASS 3 (AMATEUKS). — Section 1. and and p.ai)ts in blo.-n, foitr distinct kia.ls, named—I, J.I.eivis, J.P. 2, G. Harvey, Aberdare 3, T. liscott. Fuschi ■», fouv distinct kinds named—1, U. Lewis E. Pe.reell, Aberdare 3, R, H. Ptby J.P. Coleus, four distinct- kinds—1, J. liavies 2, J. Lewis, J.P, 3, Dr. D. liavies, J.P., Aberdare. Liliums, four pots, two vavieiies-R. T-l. Rhys, J.P. Zo. alo gerauiums, four pots, distinct named varieties -1. W. Ainesbury, Bi-ynawel ;2, Dr. Evan Jones, J.P. 3, It. Lew is, 'lwo foliaged and vaiieg.ited plants, sis distinct kinds named—1, J. Lewis, J.P. 2, R. H. lthys, J. P. Lxotioforiis, six discinct kinds, named— K. Lewis, Fairlield..Six foiiaged R. Leivi-: 2, J. Davies, Abentare 3, J. Lewis, J.P. Gloxinias, six plants in pots;—1, J. Lewis, J.P. 2. R. Lewis. Cockscombs, six plants—], J. Lewis, J.P. 2, D. Rees, V.C., Ferndale. licgonia—J, R. H. Rhvs, J.P.; 2,'James Lewis, J.P. 3, W. Anicsbui-y. Roses,* 12 A. NVels*i, Ctncoii Lee, Roses, tea-scented—], Genemi Lee; 2, A. Welsh 3, Mrs .Barker. cf cut R. H. Rhys, J.P. 2, J. Davies. ]>ahiias—1, J. H. Abbott, Neach o, J. bpock, Llanelly. Pelunia", in pots-I, Vt'. )), Pavies, J.P. 2, R. 11. Rhvs, J.p. • 3, J. Lew: J.P. AsteiM. Freneh-l, Airs Palmer, Rheola, Neath 2, A. P. Vivian, Taibach 3, J. Speck. Asters, German—1. RIrs Pal in» 2, J..Speck. Verbeiias-l. A. Welsh 2, Mrs Uarker 3, F. W. Aylwin. D. Pc s S. 1. 11. Alexander, Feriulale. Pico lees, named varieties— V-, D. Rees, Fenidaie. PansieR, named vancti's—], J. Bryant, Merthyr; 2, It. Castle. Pontjpridd 3, F. H. Alexander, Ferndale. Section Confined to gentlemen not employing a gardener regularly.—Kuseiiias—i, I>. Morgan, iiox, Llanelly 2, George llaiu'ey 3, 0b 1 rocker, Aberdare. Geraniums, zonule—1, D. Morgan 2, C. Garrett, Trecyncn 3, C. Parry, Ahergaveunv. Asters—1, C. Parry 2, D. Morgan T. Railtoii, Aberaiar.il. Colcuu—1, G. ILumcv 2, W. Cole, Aber- dare 3, I). Morgan. C,Yle. CLASS 4 (OVKX), FUWITS.—Collection of fruits (pine apple excepted)—J. Oswald, Cyfarl hf.-i Castle. De-sserc fruits—1, James Lewis, 2, J. O-.wald. Pine, ai'ple, Qaeen— J. Oswald 2, James Lewis 3, A. P. iviy.n, i'ailiaeh. Pine apple, any other variety—1, .T. OswiUit 3. James l>owis. uhice lautcatH—2, J. Oswald, Cyiarolua. Grapes, any other white vanety—James Lewis, J.P. Grapes, black Hamburg muscats —I, Mrs Palmer, Rheola 2, J. Da vies, Aber- aman 3, R. II. Rhys, J.P. Grapes, any othar black variety-1, J. Oswald; 2, Dr. DavIe., Biyi.-olv.-g -Taiiiezi Leivis, J.P. Melon, best, ot any kinå 2, James Lewis, J.I*. -Melon, greenflesh—2, James Lewis, J.P. Melon, scarlet—ii, James Lewis, J.P. Peaehes-l, J. Oswald 2, Mrs Rilson, Dulas House, Neath; 3, A. P. Vivian. NeeUwines—1, F. Case; 2, Mrs Pidmev. Phims—1, A. P. Vivian 2, F. Baxter. Plams, culinary—1, General Lee; 2, A P. Vivian. Gherrie — 1, J. Lewis, J.P. 2, A. P. ivvi.il. A. P. Vi,-i-in Mevtltyv Mav,r. Apples, culinary—1, J. Oswald; 2, A. P. Vivian. Pears, d ssert—1, J* Oswald; 2, A. P. Vivian, Goosebeirhs—1, G. Rees 2, C. Pari-v. Cunants, black—1, G, Roes 2, J. Oswald. Currants, led—1, A. P. Vivian 2, G. Rees. Ra.pberries, red—2, J. Oswald. CLASS 5 (OPRS), VKOCTABLKS.—Colleciion of vege- tables—1, airs Williams 2, Mrs Palmer. Potatoes, kidneys—1, Mrs Palmer 2, J. Strom! Potatoes, round—1, Mrs Palm, r 2, J. Siroud. Cauliflower —1, Gererd Lee 2. T..7 iikius. Celery—1, J 8\)eek Geeeril !.ee. (\i; ry —I, I). Moi-g.in 2, (j('11e1'.1.t Lee. Rhubarb—1, J. D, vies, A hr" man 2 A.P. Vivian. Carrvts-l, Mrs Palm r 2, D. Mor gan. Carrots —1, D. Morgan 2, T. Rees. Turnips —1, J. Le*'is, J.P. 2, Mrs Palme:. 0.%ii.)iis I.. J. H. Abbott 2, F. Baxter. Onions —1, J. SIwek; 2, D. Morgan. Peas—1, C. Parry; 2, W. T. Rees M-'esyffyimon. Rn»n<«r bean's—1, G?n. X.ee 2, A. 1'. Vivian, ilroad be,uis—1, R. J1. Rhys, J.P. 2, General Lee. Cucumbers—1, F. Case ?, Dr. I). Davies, J.P. Tomatoes— F. Ca~e 2, A. I\ Vivian, lied cabbage—1, W. T. Uees; 2, R. I). Martin, Do-.vlais. 2, J?. P. Martin. Salad—1, R. H Rliys, J.P. 2, R.' Lewis. Jicttuce—I, F. Sli;ti,iioit 2. It. I.ewis. IkeL. root-I, General Lee; 2, J. Stroud. Leeks—1, n. Reas 2, Mrs Palmer. D. 2, G. Rees. Vegetable marrows—1, G. Rees; i, M. S. Williams. Po, aloes-I, Mm Palmer 2, General Lee.' Special Prize#.—Collection of vegetables, 6 varieties -1, A. P. Vivian 2, Dr. Davies 3, J. Lewis. Collec- tion 4cf CLASS u not employing a gardener reru'arly. Persons growing vegetables for sale, or any jobbing gardener, nor admitted' as competitors in this class.—Collection of vege.aides, 6 varieties— Roes, Port. Talbot; 2, G. Rees 3, K ."jlmn'iom Potatoes, 12 kidney*—1, .T. Si loud 2, T. Reesi; 3 15 J* Richards. Potatoes, 12 round—i, T. Rees;' 2 J .Stroud 3, C. Parry. Cauliflowers, two heads'—1. —Maggs.Ca-diff 2, B, Rees o, C. Cardiff. Celery. w;hite—j, D. Moigan 2. K. Shannon 3 ]1, Celery, reel—1, (>. Ltalhevhy 2, T>. iNior^ tn 3 J). Rees. Carrots, long-l, W. Jenkins 2, J ^troi-d '• 'S D. Morgan. Carrots, short—1, D. Mo.Wu, 2 '»*' I Hale 3, G. Lees. Parsnip-:—1, (} Moifan 3, J.Stroud. Oni.-ms, spi in-.suwn—]' D* Jones 2, F. Irons 3, .lames Davies. Onions amumii sown—1, D. Morgan 2, G. Rees 3, F Irons F.HChalots—1, 11. Hali 2, Mf.ges '3, F Iron"' Keans, 1, T. Kees 2, J. D vies! 3, C. Lealherby. Cucumbers, brace of 1 i U. Shannon 2, J. I'tivmas 3, H. Han: Fed eabbaae- T.E-es; 2. T. Jenkins *3, E. j! lfrciiards. White cabbage 1 pan-y 2 T. Jen- kins 3, J. l«a\is. imu.ii>—], j..shroud 2 T Jenkins 3, James Davies." Leeks—L* D 1 lees'- 2* M. Williams Llandovery 3, Th<,s. Rees. I.ettuce- I?. IIts.Il 2. L. Shannon 0. W. Thomas. Vegetable' M»ri-ows—1,IS. Canter, Boiiliaog 2, C. I'rT-' D Tud .r Williams. Rhuba.b—], \v. 'Morris •2* R* Perry 3, T. Parry. Beetroot— 1, C. Pai-r'y • 2 IX* Hall 3, W. 'J'homas. } CLASS 7.-COTTA(,PRS Piuzt'.s.—Vegetables fruit and flowers. No one em-do^ j„a ,t pe,on f0 ^ork ,j j his garde:i, or growing vegetables for sale, or -.xiivI jobbing gardener admitted as competitor in this cl-iss 1 —Col ection of vegettbles—1, Ge r,?e Wntkins .ei- thyi- 2, T. Rryant o, Irons, 'erndale. Kidney potatoes—1, J. Stn.ud, Cwmbach 2, W. Quick Fern- ,ale 3, E. J. 1, J. Clinpel, Aber.iare 2, T. Kscott. 3, J Stroud Cauliflowers—1, R. Ferry 2, T. Parry, Merthyr • },■ Irons. White celery—1, It. pen-y 2," W. Quick,'Fern"- <lale 3, Ha'l. Lony carrots—1 n Peri • 2 W Quick; 3, F. Irons. Short carrots-], Garrett- 1, J. Stroud 3, Irons. Red celery—] n' Garrett 2, W. Morris, Aborctru dd • 3, S Dew Spring onions—1, f. Jones 2. H. Jones, Merthyr o" Geo. Watkins. Autumn onions—], p. Jcme-t- 2's' Dean 3, E. J. Richards. Shu-lots— 1, *\V. Hale 2 F Jones 3, Geo. Crocker Peas—1, j. pHrrv, Mertli'yr • 2, J. Stroud 3, R. Watkms,- Aberdare. Bean.;—I T Rees, 71, Ne.w-streot, Aberdare 2, K. J. Richards'- 3* J. Parry. Broad beans—1, J. stroud 2, P> W vtkius 3, T. Kscott. Cucumbers—1, W. Hale 2,'T Kseott '• 3 Geo. Harmony Red cabbage-1, W. Jenkins' Abernant 2, R. Perry 3, li. J. Richards. While cabbage—1, Geo. Lewis, lernntde 2 T FJJCOH • 3 \v Jenkins Turnip-] W. Thomas, De;i"n-Jtreet,' Aberl oars 2, J. Biyant 3, J. (Stroud. Leeks — W. ihomas 2, p. Jones 3, Geo Croetev' Lettuce—1, R. WtUkins 2, A. H. Miller • 3 S T W* Gillard. Vegetable marrow—1, K. Jones '2 A H Miller; 3, J. Chapel, Aberdare. Rhubarb-1, R*. p. rry 2, J. Chapel 3. J. Bryant. Parslev—1 S T W. OsIIavd £ H. ^Va^k^as 3, J. Bryant. in (lower—1, G. Crocker 2, C. Garrett 3. A H Miller Mountain Ash. Geranium, flowering—I, C Garrett '• ?„ G. Hanrey 3, A. II. Miller. Pet,7nir. floweiwIV A. Weeks, Mounttun Ash: 2, G. Crocker flowering—1, George I-Iaiirey I- 2, S. Dean, Aberda.re 0, C. Garrett. Dah ias-1, D. James, bootiuak"r 4W dare; 2, S. J. W. GiUard, Jloiintaiu Ash 3, A. Weeks Special Prizes.—Collection of vegetables—1' T P- cott • 2 G. Deau 3,S. Bean. Plants any variety'in "fi0We; -1, Q. Ho wet 2, t.Kscot, 3 J. Lvans. p;a!lt anv variety in flower—1, Geo. Crocker t', T. Eeott 3 C Garrett. Collection of vegetables, six varieties—l' T Jenkins, Aberdare 2, W. Cole. Kidney potatoes— 1, S. Deau 2, W. Thomas. Round potatoei 1 T Jenkins 2, VV.'J'homas. Cauliflowers—1 \y Coio'.o" G. Dean. Celery—1, T. Jenkins; i jr 7 Richards. 2 T Parsnips—1. K. Shannon 2, S. Dean. -I onions—1, Wr. Thomas 2, S. Dean. Peas—l' s Dean • 2, E. Sh <mion. Runner beans—1, ]fy. Cook Car- penters' Arms 2, S. Dean. Broad beans—1 'E T" Richards 2, J. Thomas. Cucumbers—1, K. tsh-'unm', • 2, 't. Jenkins. Red cabbage—1, T. Jenkins • 2 F* Shannon. White cabbage—1, T. Jenkins '? K Shannon. Leeks—1. W. Cole 2, W. 'I'honms. 'Let'tm-e —1, T. Jenkins 2, F. Shannon. Beet roots'—] T Jenkins; 2, S. Dean. Vegetable marrow—1 't Jenkins 2, J. Thomas. Shallots—1, Jenkins • y J. Thomas. Old-fashioned Welsh oatmeal bread (not less than Glos. in weight)—] C. Richards, Cwmbach 3, Miss Marv 1!»K ards v.li.c., H. Evans, 22, Anne street Cottagers.—Loaf, not less than 71b. iu weight 1 Mis^ Alice Kscott, Wern-place 2, Mrs Tovev, Aberdare • 3, Mi- James Nicholas, Mountain Ash. Loaf' not more than lib. in weight-1, Miss Alice Fscott 2 Mr W. Dailey, Mountain Ash 3. Mrs S. Watkins 'Menu t-dn Ash. Any kind of fancy bread (brown or wl ii'.i_ 1, C. Carney 2, Mr Dailey Two lib. loaves (one set and one cottage)—1, R. L. Mathnis, Aberd -re 2, W Owens, Aboraman 3, C. Carney, Aberam-io' CorrAGEHS.-KK.uiT.—Gooseberries—2, T. '1, Black currants—1, T. 1-scott; 2, F. Irons. R.i .>!1r' rants-1,0. Garrett; 2, F. Irons. Pears-2 L"[: Hushes, Llwyucoed. Apples—], Nicholas Morc-m • 2, Levr)s Hughes 3, C. Gavrett, morgan POULTRY. FOR THE BUST COCK OR HI:\ (SINGT.P, Bum?-! — Dorkimrs any variety—1 and 2. John Harris Carn^r then 3, D. Tudor Williams, Aberdare. Brahmas or C.Icilitl:i I and 3, Mrs i. R. Harris, Helston. Com- I wall 2, S. W. Thomas, Co kett. Plymouth Rock 1 and 2. S. W. 'thomas; 3, John Peynou, Pembroke Dock. Haniburgs, any Vanetr-l, More-art Dav-'es Llandtlo 2, William Dicks, Landore 3, 1'. W Forev' Robertstown. Minorca, cock or hen—1 and 2 A. G. Pitts, Highbrtdge, Somerset 3 equal), R. eo, Swansea, and A. Lewis, Bridgwater' Game, black reds—1, Charles K. Waring, Card.ff • 2* John Cooms,, Plymouth 3, Jofcn C. lluxtable, Devon'. Game, brown redu—1, John C. HuxUeble, Devon 2 F. VV. Forey, Robertstown 3, Harris Bros., Br;dn- water. Game, anv ot.hw vatietv—1 and 2.' Harris Bros., Bridgwater, Pile 3, John C. lluxtable, Devon, Pile. 11,blay or Inl.1ian game-I, W, I-T. D;witl, Neath; 2, John C. Hnxtiible, Devon 3, John Frayer, Laun- ces,on. Bantams, game, any variety—1, John Cooms, Plymouth,$<ime 2, Hugh Hopkins, L'.andilo 3, J. W. Mayo, Gloucester, black red (two ex. hi bits). Bantams, any other N-arieLV Hugh Hopkins, Llandilo 2, Miss M. Rees, Neath J01111 Edge, Birmingham, and John Cooms, Plymouth. Leghorns, any variety—1, Geo. F. Hisfgiiison, Fen. bury 2, David Powell, Llanelly 3, John Thomas, Irecynon. Any distinct variety—1, Thomas Jones, Aoeraa.ro, Spanish 2 (equal), S. VV. Thomas, Cockett, breach, ami W. Parson, Cwmavon, Langshan 3, S. W. inomas, Cockett, French. Selling class—Cock or lien any variety, price not to excee i £ 1— Miss Al. Rees, Neath, Bantam 2. S. W. Thomas, Cockett 3, Master Austin Davies. Llandilo, Hambnrff r'CI<KN' ^LASSES (iiatelied in 1893).-Dorking, Cociiin, or Brahma, cockerel-I, D. Tudor Williams, Abeidare, dark Dorking 2, Messrs J. and T. Ha Penibioke, dark Dcrkin/. Dorktng, Cochin, or Biahina, pullet—1 and 3, Mrs C. Perrett, Plasnewydd Cochh; rt±rahmas It- Harris, Helston, 1 «ni .t l 1 a?y va"ty, cockerel or pullet- 1 and special be.Su m show, Harris Bros Bndawater; 2, J. W. Robots, Ciifynydd f;1,ni'TvS 'V Ar^,ri»g Peterstone-super-Elv. I'L, ff V T. f Ty,Jn et^ aml 5> Lewis Russell, Ivhydfeiyn,; 2 J. Si veil, Tregib. Bantams, anv variety, coekorolI or puUet-1, Hn.jli Hopki-.is, Pengarii; 2, Joan Cooms Oreston 6, James Davies, Abentoro. AnnPvluijian, Minorca, or f.e^horn. cockerel—1 George F. Higginson, t e.ibury 2, Mrs E. Chapel, Newport 0, John Ihomas, Irecy.ion Andalusian, Minorca, or Leghorn, 1, G. F. lligginson, Tenbui-v • 2, M»-s F. Chappell, Newport 3 James Thome, NeWporfc. Malay, Indian game. Plymouth rock, or French S. W. Thomas, Cockett 2, John Fiayn Launceston 3, E. A. Palish, Barnstaple. Malay' ludi '.n game, Plymouth rock, or l-'reneh pullet i, John Erayn, launceston 2, F. G. Ball, Brinietaple 3, S. W. Thomas, Cockett. Any distinct variety, cockerel— 1, J). Warren Lev.is, Carmarthen 2, Caleb 1, n. Warren V::WIS, Carmarthen 2, Caleb Edwards, Aberdare 3, W. II. Jones, Trecy.ton. Any distinct variety, pallet—1, Bnrford, Jones and Learv, Aberdare G, D. Warren Lewis, Springfield, Carmarthen 3, Fred Horsey, Piue View, llolden- Imrst.rmd Bourne-mouth. Brake or duck, any variety —1, 2, and 3, D. Tudor Wiili ins, Aberdare. Selling Class—Cockerel or pullet, any variety, price not to ex- ceed £ 1—1, Mrs C. Perreit, Plasnewydd Lodge; 2, Mast er Austin Davies, 32, New-road. Llandilo 3, E. A. Parish, The Square, Barnstaple. LOCAL CIASSKS exhibited by residents ill the palish of Aberdare.— Brahma, Cochin, or Dorking—1, Nicholas A. Parish, The Square, Barnstaple. LOCAL CIASSKS exhibited by residents ill the palish of Aberdare.— Brahma, Cochin, or Dorking—1, Nicholas Morgan, O, Gladys-street, Abeidare 2 and 3, James Gough, 9, Bedhvyn-row, Cvvmunaii. Game, any variety—1 and 2, F. W. Forey, 16, Bridge-street, Roberts-town 3, James Evans, 1, Cefupennar-lerrace, near Mountain Ash. Minorca, any y,irietv-1, Richard Davies, 33b, Gladys stieei, Aberdare ii, John Davies, 7, Roes-row, Cwmbacli 3, Thomas Williams, 39, jL>w]lf;i-road, Cwmdare. Hamburgh, any variety— ?,' £ homas Evans, 2, Prospect-place, Trecynon '•« h- Jones, Trccynou 3, George Davies, Tre- cynon. Baa lams, any Thomas, Tre- c Thomas Harris, Robertsbown. Sell- ing, any vanety, cock or hen—1, Nicholas Morgan, Aberdare; 2, W. J. Thomas, Aberdare; 3, Richard Dav.es, Aberdare. Cockerel, any variety, hatched in 1893, open to the parish of Aberdare—1, John Thomas, Trecynon; 2, I-aac Williams, 1'reeynou 3, Nicholas Morgan, Aberdare. Pullet, any variety, I batched in i893, open to the parish of j A', erdare—1, John Tilt.mas, Trecynon; Mrs C. Perrett, Aberdare; 3, Williatu Jenkins, CwniaTnan. PIGEONS. FOTI THE BEST COCK OR HEX, SINGLE BIRDS.— C:vy:*r, dragon, or pouier—1 and 2, John Cox. 4, Llliston-roacl, Redland, Bristol 3, Jolin Edge, Buiningham. Show Homer — 1, John Cox, „4, J'.lli^on-road, Redland, Bristol 2 and 3, Burford, Jones, and Leary, Aberdare. Working homer —1, Richard William. Ely, near Cardiff 2, J. C. W dsou, Aberdare 3, James Evans, 1?5, Gillach-cynon, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr. Magpie—t p.iul 2, i'hillip Closes, 63, CsuHlo-ruad, ftoath 3, Burford, Jones, and l-etuy, Aberdare. Nun or tumblers—1, L. Hyde, War^tone-laii Birmingham 2, Stanley B. Davies, 4o,. Wa-lter's-road, ."Swansea 3, Mrs K. Austen, 71, Piulnp-street, Mountain Ash. Fantail, Jacobin, or il ,)-I and 3, John Cox, 4, Flliston-road, Bristol j 2, Frank X. Seidle, 25, Poutir-.orlais, Merthyr. Any vaiiety— 1, Alfred K. Nai-h, 8, Castle-road, Cardiff 2 and 3, Burford, Jones, and Leary, Aberdare. Sslliii- class, any variety, cock or hen, price not to ex- c-ead £1.-1, WiUi¡IUI Wilkins, Neath; Mrs E. Marks, Somerset 3, John Cox, Bristol. Local classes. Show homer- 1 and 2, F. W. i orev, Robertstown 3, Thomas Ev.tl1, Trecynon. Working liower- I and 3, J. C. Wilson, Aberdare 2, John Jones, Cwmatnan Magpie—land 5, Buiford,\Tonss and Leary, Abevdave 2, Geo, Davies, Trecynon.Tumblers—3, Burforii. Joi-es and Leary, Abeidare. Any variety—l,|Buiford,Jonosaud Leary, Aberdare 2 ami 3, F. W. Forey, Robertstown, Selling class, price not to exceed 10s—1, 1", W. forey, Robertstown 2, Burford, Jones and Leary, AberdarJ 3. Thomas John Davies, Abeidare. Pair of ring doves —], William John, Trecynon 2, Arthur Churchill, Aberuare. CANARIES. OPE SELLI;->G CI.ASS;s,-Any variety, price not to exceed £ 1—1, 2. and 3, F. IT. Parish, Neath. LOCAL CLASSES.—Norwich crested or crest bred— 1, K and J. Anthony, Aberdare. Norwich plain heati- 1 and 2, K. and J. Anthony, Aberdare 3, 11. Thomas, Aberdare. Yorkshire—1, Robert Vater, Aberaman 2, E. and J. Anthony, Aberdare 3, II, ihotnas, A bar- da: e. Mule, any variety—1, E. and J. Anthony, Aberdare Ge", Davies, Trecynon. Canary, any variety (given by Rev. W. Thomas, Cwmdare)—1 anil 3, E. and J. Anthony, Aberdare 2, Geo. Davies, Trecynon. Cinnamon, yellow or bnlf (for biros reared on Capern's egg bread," or Capern's fruit, iiiixt iii-e)-i and 2, James Jenkins, Aberdare 3, Geo. Davies, Tie, ynon. Lark—Thomas Phillips, Al-erdare. Gold- finch or bullfinch—1, 1". W. Forev, Hobe, i-stown 2, 2, It ami J. Anthony, Aberdare 3, John Woodward, A hïa.nHlll. RABBITS. Lop, back or doe -1 and 2. T. and W. Movgan, Abernant. Da.ch or Angora—1 and 2, Arthur Edwards, Aberdare 3, D. W. Williams, Aberdare. Any variety—1, D. W. Williams, Aberdare 2, Master Herbert Bees, Aberdare. -=:IWI.- -w

CARDIFF FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. I TENDERS FOR EXTENSION. I A meeting of the Cardiff Free Library on Tliiir,-ciz-xy ui the Town-hail, under the presidency of Aldsr- I ii^.a-.i David Jones.—Tenders were considered for the extension of the free library building, in- cluding the taking down and setting hack of the eastern front of the existing; building- (facing on Working-street). The tenders were as follows:- Messrs Shepion and Sons, Cardiff, £15,748 7s 61. Mess s SYUli!1" and C Ca3,diff, 16s ltd. Mr New by, Cardiff, £15,09116:< 9d. Messrs Turner and Sons, Cardiff, Messrs Stephens and Baston, Bristol, £15,999, -On the proposition of Councillor Trounce, seconded by Aldefllj¡\U Cory, the tender of Messrs Turner and Sons was accepted.— Councillor F. J. Dëavan proposed that the committee request the council lo make a representation to Messrs Turner and Sons expressing the hope that, so far as possibh- all the work should be dune on the spot.—The proposition having been seconded by Alderman Cory, and supported by Councillor Trounce, was carried. —It was further resolved to adv.-rtise for a clerk of works at a salary of £ 3 per week.

I MISS JENNER AND THE BARKY- MAGISTRATES. Miss ,T(4nner, (A Wenvoe, attended at the Barry l'oliee court on Thursday and desired an explanation from the Bench—Mr O. H. Jones and Mr V. Trayes were th", m:\sistrates—as to a near relative— Mr Hugh Jenner—of hor's who sat on tho bench on the 6cii of July.—Mr Jones: We have nothing to do wiih youc rela- tions; and we can give you no explanation.—Miss Jenner: 1 am bound to coins here, your worships, before 1 proceed with tho matter in a higher court. I want to know, sir, why this relative of mine was -allowed to sit on the bench when he has not been in the county, to my knowledge, for the past 26 years.—Mr Jones: That has n.ithing t:1 do with you or us, Miss Jenner.—Miss Jenner: That is vour answer, i- it ?--Nfc Jones Yes. Miss Jenner then inquired if the Diuas Powis Hundred was under the jurisdiction of that court She was to'd, however, that no information what ever could be supplied.

CLAIM AGAINST THE PONTYMISTER TIN-PLATE COMPANY. At Newport County-court on Thursday—before his Honour Jti(ige O%ven-tije case of Jones v. Phillips, which was a claim by the plaintiff, who was tenant of the Pontymister Farm, for :£3315.s 8d as money paid and compensation from the defendant, Mr P. S. Phillips, proprietor of the Pontymister Tin-plate Works. Mr Bailhache, barrister, represented the plaintiff, and Mr Corner, barrister, appeared for the defendant. It was stated on behalf of the plaintiff that de- fendant had taken possession of a portion of his LtrlU and used it for tipping purposes. An acre of the land had been occupied by the dof'-ndant for 12 years, and a field of 13 acres, which had been occupied by defendant siucc 1889. Defendant stated that he had paid the rent, rates, and taxes of the acre field for nine years, and a 150 a portion of tbe rent for the 13. acre field. On behalf of defendant it was stated that only eight acres of the field were taken by defendant, and that the other portion remained in the occupation of the plaintiff. There was also a claim for unexhausted improvements.—His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for £ 12 5s for rent paid, and stated that a claim for unexhausted improvements could only be made against the landlord under the Agricultural Hotding.s Act.

A NEWPORT HIRING AGREEMENT. Mr W. H. Hall, second-hand dealer, of Com- mercial-street, Newport, purchased some furni- ture from Mrs Ellon Watts, which it afterwards transpired was the property of Mr Bloom, furniture dealer, Commercial road. Mr Bloom demanded the return of the furniture, but Mr Hall declined to accede to th request, and as a result of the re- fusal his Honour Judge Owen had the matter beforn him at Newport Comity-court on Thursday. Judge! Owen was curious as to the cash price of the goods, and also inquired as to the first cost, and Mr Bloom admitted that under the hii-tug agreement he was charging 50 per cent, more than the goods cost him. Mr Hall admitted the purchase oE the goods, and his Honour told defendant that the goods belonged to Mr Bloom, and gave judgment for 35,.

A CARDIFF GIRL IN TROUBLE. At Barry Dock Police-court on Thursday, a young woman named Ellen O'Conuell, of Cardiff, was charged with stealing a shawl, valued at 21s, belonging to Mary Ann Davies, 11, East-terrace, Cardiff, on the 10th ult. Mrs Davies was at the Esplanade Hotel, Penarth, partaking ot refreshments, and placed her shawl beside her on the seat. girt then came in unawares and took the article. P.C. Skyrmo afterwards arrested prisoner, and when charged she replied that the shawl was her grand- ilic)t,lierl.,i. --silo was sentenced to seven days' im- prisonment.

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MON MOUTHS HIRE ANTIQUAHrAN ASSOCIATION, ANNUAL MEETING AT CALDICOT CASTLE. The Monmouthshire and Caerleon Antiquariar Association held their annual meeting on Wed- nesday. The place chosen was Caldicot Castle, a highly picturesque district witli inol-t associations, and as the weather was glorious there was a brilliant gathering. Among those ttN present were the Right Hon. Lord Tredegar (president), Sir George Walker, Bart., Mr and Mrs F. J. Mitchell. Miss Mitchell, Miss Cleeve, Surgeon-Majeu- Sloggett, General and Mrs Gillespre, Rev. F. Bed we! i, Mrs Bedwell, Mrs Vernon, Mr Alfred Addams-Williams, Mr Huth, Mr W. Hawkins, Miss Hawkins, Mrs Kemeys- Tynte, Miss Kemeys-Tynte, Major Malleoli and Miss Man-ell, Mr J. R. Cobb. Mrs Ward, Mrs Griffin, Miss Steward, Miss Tyler, Rev. Wm. and Mrs Bagmul-Oakley, Rev. J. T. and Mrs Harding. Mr Allan Harding, Mr W. H. Greene, the Misses Maxwell-Lyte. Rev. Addarns-Wiliiams, Mr Sandiford. Mrs Evans, Mr W. N. Johns, Miss Johns, Mr Bush, Rev. E. T. Williams, &c., &c. At two o'clock the party assembled in the class- room in Caldicot school-house, with the president, Lord Tredegar, in the chair. Mr I1. J. M'TCHKLb, of Llanfrechfa Grange, th? lion, secretory, read the annual report, the minutes of the last meeting, and a report from Mr Benjamin Lawrence, architect, of Newport, on the defective state of the roof of Caerleon Mii3eiini, and it was agreed that subscriptions should be raised to deal with the necessary work. On the motion of Mr ALFRED ADDA SIS-'WILLIAMS, 'p.8 president (Loid Tredegar), the con nnttee—■- %'V ^rc''deae:in Bruce, Sir Arthur Mack- il'' !;?•, £ t'10 ^V- E. Bedwell, and the Rev. "ARuell-OaKeley, the hon. secretary, Mr F, J. Mitchell—were re-elected. The Rev. W. Bird, Mr W. J. Lloyd, Mr E. Coulmu. Mrs and Miss K-mey.s-Tynte, and Mr H. Hentley^ were admitted new members. The fine h,astern sword presented to the Rev. A. Addams- illiams, of Caerleon, was exhibited aud admired. The Rev. W. BAGNALL-OAKLEY proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs F. J. Mitchell (sister of Lord Llangattock) for the very beautiful book which she had just produced on The Wayside Crosses of Monmouthshire. She had illustrated it with careful drawings of every example which could be discovered, and had produced a most splendid work of art- Mr ALFRED ADDAMS WILLIAMS cordialiy secoiided this. Sir GKORGK WALKER said tliat this ought to be carried by acclamation, and this was enthusiastic- aliy done.. Mrs MiTC'itKLL, in acknowledging the coinpli- ment, said that if the work had given others as JNN much pleasure as it had afforded her, she should feel gratified, for it had to her been one of the greatest pleasures of her life. On the motion of Lord TREDEGAR, a vote of thanks was passed to the Rev. W. Byrde for the use of the school-house. An elegant luncheon was then served in tho large schoolroom, with some magnificent fruit kindly sent by Lord Tredegar and other friends. The party afterwards went to inspect the tNN castle. Here they were in >st genially received by the present proprietor, Mr J. R. Cobb, of Brecon, who benight the estate in 1885. and has most carefully restored the magnificent ruins and made them sgain habitable. This gentleman's work, when commenced, was somewhat adversely criticised by local antiquaries, but he has brought about the most commendable result, working from ancient engravings and plans, and the opinion of the late Mr Oetavius Morgan and other most eminent authorities. To describe all that Mr Cobb has so tastefully and carefully done would require a considerable space; and it is to be hoped that he will at an early date publish full details. He has already given an instalment entitled, Oil some Mediaeval Military Defences," which appeared in "Archævlogia Cambrensis," fifth series, Vol. V., No. 19. This castle appears to have been built by Walter Fitz-Ri'ger soon after the Norhian Conquest-, and was held by service of the office of High Constable of England. His son, the famous Milo Piiz-Walter, was made Earl cf Hereford by the Empress Maud for eminent services in her cause. Milo was aecident-illy shot while hunting near .Flax'ey, in the Forest of Dean. Three of his five sons also met with violent deaths and this cas le, with the title of lCarl of Hereford and the office of High Constable, to Humphrey de Bohnn, who married Mi'oes daug'nter Margaret. The Da Bohuns were among the most piominent person- ages in English history for a long space of time. The last male of that line left two daughters, Alinoare and Mary. The King Edward III. placed the young girls under the care of his sixth son, Thomas, of Wood- stock. Thomas fell in love with and married the elJor heiress, and her sister. Mary. married Henry Bolingbroke, then Earl of Derby, and thus bec-tme mother of King HelllY V (Harry of Thomas, of Woodstock being murdered at Calais, his estates were seized by the Crown, but were restored to the duches by Henry IV. By the marriage of Anne, davif-Jiter of Thomas, of Woodstock, the castk pissed to her husband, Edmund, Earl of Stafford It remained in the hands of his brilliant, but (1, the Dukes of Bucking ■ ham, till tho last of them was beheaded bj ■ Henry VIII., who seized it a- d annexed it to the Duchy of Lancaster. In 1S57 it was sold t-) Mr C. F. Lewis, of Sr. Pierre Park and he, in 1885, resold it to Mr J. R. Cobh, a solicitor practismg at Brecon. He has done his work of re.storatior so lovingly and so well that lie deserves all H credit, and wishes for a happier fate.

ANCIENT ORDER OF I FORESTERS. ■ HIGH COURT AT BRISTOL. I Tho!fourth day's business in connection witt the Bristol High Court meeting of the Ancient H Order of Foresters was transacted on Thursday ■ by a full attendance of delegates, under tin H presidency of the High Chief Ranger, Bro. Pem* H berv.—Discussion on the items of expenditur» H set forth in the auditor's report was continued foi H an honr and a half.—Tho executive council pre- H sented the report, on last year's balance-sheets o- H courts out of districr. — Bro. W. S. B'-nnet' ■ moved the adoption of the report and also th¡j Ive r tho inclining executive council be instructed tc call for explanation and proofs of compliance Witt law, and,where necessary, demand the production of court books for examination, and report the proceedings to the next High Court. ( —The resolution was seconded and carried. The report upon .suspended courts and districts was presented. Bro. L. Stead (Asset Permanent Secretary) said that the Executive Council had » 5, nggestioft to mak. There were 343 courts suspended in America 111 1888, and the sub- sidiary High Courts 111 America were endeavour- ing to get t:.any of them back to the old order He was pleased to state that during the year several of the courts had been reinstated, and it view of tills fact it was suggested by the council that in respect of the courts enumerated action should be unti- the next High Court meeting.—Bro. Baskett (Bridport) moved and Bro. lies (Bristol) seconded a resolution in accor- dance with this suggestion, which was agreed to. Bro. Chapman was re-appointed Parllamen tary agent at a remuneration of 40 guineas for tllf quarter.—Bro. G. Abbott was re-ap[>o\nted editor of the Foresters' NTiscollany.A telegram was received in the following terms High Movable Conference, Independent Order of ej Rechi'bites, assembled at Norwich, send their .j good wishes and hope you will have a peasant 1 and profit:tble session."—Afterwards various minor matters were dealt with, and in the alter. noon a number of proposed amendments of general Jaw occupied attention.

_A_- A HORSE SALE AND ITS CONSE- QUENCES. At Newport County-court, on Thursday, his Honour Judge Owen decided the case of Merchant v. Kuapp. Plaintiff being the amount of a cheque of which defendant stopper! payment,. and defendant counter claimed 98. Mr W. K. Morgan, solicitor, represented the plaintiff, and Mr Webb, solicitor, Pontypool, represented the I defendant, who is a Pontypoo! grocer. On the 4th ult. plaintiff,who is the tenant of the East Usk Farm, Newport, sold a ltorsc to the de. fendant for £ 18, Mr Kuapp paying £10 in cash, and giving a cheque fur 28. On presenting tha cheque at the bank, at Pontypool, on t,he follow. ing day, plaintiff was told that payment had been stopped. He afterwards went to see the defend- ant, who asked him to take the horse back, but he refused to do so.—In answer ta Mr Webb, plaintiff admitted that lie advertised the horse, trap, and harnesf in the paper, and that the advertisement stated that a trial would be allowed. No agree- ment was made at the time, and if the horso did not suit defendant he (witness) was to take it back.—Defendant stated that he went to plaintiff's farm in consequence of seeing the advertisement, and agreed to purchase the horse, cart, an bar. ness on condition that if it did not suit him Merchant should take the horse back. Plaintiff drove the animal to Pontypool, and it took him three hours to cover the eight miles between Newport and Ponfyjioo). He wrote to plaintiff the same night, telling b *,w p D I that the horse was unsuitable. The horse was afterwards sold for £ 12 7s 6,-i.-Ilis Honour held that the purchase was a conditional one, aud gave judgment for plaintiff in the clain. for J61 111 without costs, and fof the defendant on the counter-claim for £ 0 9s.

FAILURE OF AN ADVERTLSING AGENT. At the Cardiff Official Receiver's Office, on Thursday, a meeting of creditors was convened in connection with the failure of George Wiliiatn Morthner, of Machen-place, Penarth, lately carrying on business at Rotunda-buildings, Car. d iff, as an advertising age kit and contractor. The debtor's liabilities amount to £ 304 6s 8d, and assets to £ 80 16': 7d, surplus from securities in the hands of lul.'y secured' creditors, leaving a de- .;jj ficienev of £ 223 9s 6d. He stated his ^.ause of W failure to be pressure by bankers as the holders of accommodation bills given him by a gentleman J who had suddenly left the country." The Official Receiver (Mr T. H. Stephens) was appointed trustee.

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