South Wales Daily News

WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. MEETING OF THE PEMBROKESHIRE GOVERNING BODY. An adjourned meeting of the members of the County governing body of the Pembrokeshire Intermediate Education was held in the Shire- hall, Haverfordwest, yesterday, Mr Lewis James presiding.—The sub-committee recommended that the building formerly used as a grammar school, and situated in St. James-street,Narberth, be selected as temporary premises for the inter- mediate education school in that town. After some discussion it was resolved that the recom- mendation r)f the committee be adopted.—With regard to Pembroke Dock, the recommendation of the sub-committee that Victoria House, Victoria-terrace, Pembroke Dock, be selected as temporary premises for the school in that town was adopted.—Mr N. A. Richards, as representing Tenby, introduced the architect, Mr Husband, who explained the plans and specification for the proposed school at Tenby.— It was suggested that a building situated near the railway station, and formerly used as a pri- vate school, be altered to meet the require- ments of the new scheme.—After some remark?, ib was unanimously agreed that the plans and specifications be sent on to the Charity Com- missioners for their approval.—Mr H. W. Williams, as representing St. David's, mentioned that the plans for the proposed school at that piace wero not yet ready.—The question of dis- posing of the site of Eastgate School, Narberth, together with the building materials thereon, was relegated to a committee of three gentlemen, composed of Mr Lewis James (chairman), Mr Robert Ward, and Mr J. P. Brewer.— lb was resolved that the money which now stands s. deposited in the names of Mr Lewis James and Mr H. G. Allen be allowed to remain in their names until a treasurer to the county governing body is appointed and, on the suggestion of Dr. 9 Sriffifchs, it was decided that notice of the appointment of treasurer at the next meeting be .given.-The chairman mentioned that the por- tions of the money due to Fishguard, St. David's, And Pembroke Dock (which places, he under- stood, were nob at present prepared to build) should be set apart for them, so that if, at the end of five years, they were prepared to build, the money, together with the accumulated interest thereon, might be available.—Rev. W. Evans observed that in the case of Pembroke Dock he hoped they would soon require the amount they were entitled to for the purposes intended.— Archdeacon Hilbers inquired whether the man- agement of the property in connection with the trust of Mary Tasker's Charity would pass into the hands of the county governing body. A dis- suasion followed, it being subsequently proposed and seconded that the opinion of the Charity Commissioners be asked on the matter. An amendment, moved by the Chairman, that the property be transferred to the county governing body without consulting the Charity Commis- sioners, was ultimately adopted.—The meeting shortly after adjourned.

MOORE AND BURGESS' MINSTRELS AT CARDIFF. The Park-hall, Cardiff, was crowded on Friday evening, the occasion being a return visit to the provinces of the Moore and Burgess' Minstrels from the St. James's-hall, London. Their per- formance was in every respect a meritorious one, and won the hearty approval of all. The first part of the evening was taken up with comic songs and ballad singing, and these were inter- spersed with quaint sayings and catchy" jokes. The company includes such well-known artistes as Messrs F. Walton and A. E. Little, titog; Messrs J. G. Biamphin, David Owen, V enon Reed, and F. Wade, tenors Messrs Ben Evans, Arthur Lawrence, and Stanley Williams, baritones and Messrs A. Sinclair and Frank Bolger, basses. The orchestra, whose selections were very good, were ably led by Mr Chris. De Quincy. Mr Orville Pitcher was enthusiastic- ally encored for a selection of banjo eccentricities, while Mr C. R. Penn met with a similar reception for his grotesque solo, in which were introduced a number of imitations. The performance con- cluded with the story of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which was told in a number of tnagnifieenk tableaux vivants. The minstrels will continue their perforniances to-day, when they will give a matinee this af ternoon at 2.30, and a performance in the evening at eight.

A. CARDIFF HORSE SHOW EPISODE. William Williams, a foreman carpenter, of Blackweir, went to Cardiff Horse Show on the second day with a purse containing £ 3 19s 3d in his possession. Such a mine of wealth warranted Williams in indulging m the luxury of a seat in the grand stand. He gallantly protected some ladies from being inconvenienced in the crush, and while doing so people necessarily pushed very closely against him. Subsequently he missed his purse, and communicated the fact of his loss to a friend. At the same time he observed Hezekiah Wilson, the man who was charged at the Cardiff Police-court yesterday, moving off. Williams xllared prisoner, and Mr Gibbons, his friend, took the purse out of Wilson s '5^ Pri- soner, who was a most respectable-looking man, a, rather unusual sight m the Cardiff dock, Admitted the theft, and objected to the applica- lion by the police for a eek remand. Mr Morton Brown (deputy-stipendiary), however, Acceded to the request of the police.

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MURDEROUS ASSAULT AT BARRY. A COLOURED SEAMAN GRIEVOUSLY INJURED. VICTIM IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. In the early hours of yesterday morning an assault of a most determined and mur- derous character was committed upon a coloured sailor named George Mackenzie, who at present lies in a critical con- dition at Barry Dock. Elizabeth Hall, his assailant, has been arrested by the police, and will be brought up at an occasional court charged with unlawful wounding. The particulars, as far as can be ascertained, are to the effect that Mac- kenzie went to lodge for the nightwith the prisoner at 7, Gueret-street, Barry Dock. Tere was every appearance, when the police visited the house after the assault, of asaturnalian revelry having taken place, drinking utensils being in abundance on the tables. According to Mackenzie's statement, he was in bed about three o'clock that morning when a quarrel arose between himself and the prisoner-the cause of which has not yet been divulged. The result of an oral warfare was that he was attacked severely by prisoner, who be- laboured him about the head with some glass bottle or glass. One of these aimed at bis head pierced his skull so severely that blood oozed out very profusely. Meanwhile he had called aloud for help, and the attention of P.C. D. O. Davies was attracted to the place. The officer on entering found Mackenzie with a gaping wound on his forehead I and several abrasions and cuts on the nose and side-face. At once comprehending the serious nature of the man's injury, he accompanied him to the surgery of Dr. Livingstone, in Holton-road, and this gentleman immediately attended to the wounds. The injured man was subsequently lodged at the police-station and well cared tor by the staff until more suitable quarters could be found for him, Our Barry Dock reporter subsequently inter- viewed Dr. Livingstone at that gentleman's residence, and after stating the serious- ness of the injury from which the man suffered, the doctor said he considered that he was in a very critical condition. It was surpris- ing to him that the blow had not immediately proved fatal. His thick skull undoubtedly saved his life. If be had been a white man instead of a negro, I have not the slightest doubt but that he would have been killed at once," added the doctor. "The base of the skuil was indented to such a depth that I might have placed my fist within it, but it is now luckily straightening to its former position." Further questioned, Dr. Livingstone said that it would be impossible to say as yet what would result from the injury. In the event of au abscess or clot of blood being in course of forma- tion at the back of the skull-bone, the man would be unable to survive. MAGISTERIAL PROCEEDINGS. Elizabeth Hall, the prisoner, was brought up before Mr John Lowden at the magistrates' room of the Barry Dock Poiice-court in the afternoon. Mr J. Morris (magistrates' clerk) also attended. Prosecutor was able to appear, but was evidently still suffering acute agony, his hands being held to bis head the whole of the time that he was giving evidence. Prosecutor said he went into the house in Gueret-street, where the prisoner resided, in company with two other men. There were several women in a room downstairs, and they all sat drinking for about two hours before witness and prisoner went upstairs. Whilst in bed prisoner and another man came towards the bed, and prosecutor saw the man hand prisoner something, with which she struck him on the head. The blow nearly knocked him sense- less. It was struck with great force, and must have been a bottle or tumbler. In consequence of the blow he bled very much. After striking him several times prisoner ran downstairs, and prosecutor crawled down as well as he could to the room below. He asked to be allowed to go out of the house, and although prisoner refused at first, she said, Yes, you have been in here long enough." When he got outside prosecutor dropped his muffler on the doorstep, and made a cross with his own blood on the wall to mark the house, and by this means be was subsequently able to point out the house to the police. P.C. Davies returned to the premises, and prisoner was then lying on the sofa downstairs. Prisoner was thereupon remanded in custody until Thursday next to the Barry Dock Police- court. CONDITION OF THE VICTIM. The injured man was removed from the Barry Dock Police-station yesterday afternoon, the magistrates having granted an order, usual in cases of destitute men, that his lodgings should be paid for by the police, and he was taken in at a boarding-house in Travis-street. On inquiring at that place later in the evening, our represen- tative was informed that the man, although suffering great pam, was in about the same con- dition as when admitted.

FATAL FALL FROM A) HORSE. A PEMBROKESHIRE FARMER KILLED. A farmer named Daniel Skyrme, aged about 75, residing at Langam, near Haverfordwest, fell from a horse in the yard of the Barn Farm, Guildford, Pembrokeshire, on Thursday after- noon, and dislocated his neck, death being instantaneous. Skyrme, who was a pensioner from Pembroke Dockyard, where be was formerly employed as a shipwright, has, since his retire- ment from that establishment, occupied himself as a farmer. He had been to Milford Haven on horseback procurilJ a certificate of his sister's death, which occurred only the day previous, and, on the return journey, he stopped at Barn Farm, where au auction sale was proceeding. He was leaning over conversing with another farmer, when he lost his balance, and, slipping from the horse's back, fell wish the result stated.

DALZIEL'S NEWS AGENCY. THE COMPANY TO BE WOUND UP. Last night's London Gazette contained the fol- lowing announcement :—Dalziel's Cable News Agency, Limited. At an extraordinary general meeting of members of the above-named com- pany, duly convened and held at 2, Moorgate- street Buildings, in the city of London, on the 29th day of August, 1894, the fol- lowing extraordinary resolution was duiyyassed:— That it has been proved to the satisfaction of this meeting that the company cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same, and, accord- ingly, that the company be wound up voluntarily, and that John MacDonald Henderson, F.C.A., be appointed liquidator for the purpose of such winding up at remuneration of £150. D. Dalziel, chairman."

LOCAL VESSEL REPORTED OVERDUE. The vessel Caroline Morris, belonging to Messrs T. Beynon and Co., Limited, Newport and Cardiff, has been posted as overdue, and the premium for reinsurance is now 60 guineas. She sailed in Aprtl fronl Talcahuana for the United Kingdom for orders, and has beeu out about 141 days, whereas the voyage usually takes 125 to 130, The owners, however, have not given up hope that the vessel will arrive all right, as ships from the same place and Iquique arrived only yesterday. The names of the crew, several of whom are local men, are W. H. Bridle, master R. Robinson, mate J. Griffiths, second mate W. Emmerson, carpenter A. Thompson, A.B., sailmaker J. Knight, cook and steward R. Thompson, A.B.; J. Witkeel, A.B.; J. Rubner, A.B. J. Hollin, A.B. P. Ellwood, A.B. E. Griffiths, A.B. P. Green, A.B. J. Ogilvie, A.B. Walter Barkley, Humphries, and Sketch, apprentices.

BRYNMAWR HOTEL-KEEPER'S AFFAIRS. At Tredegar Bankruptcy-court) yesterday-I before Mr Registrar Shepard the public examination of Carl Virgin, proprietor of the Griffin Hotel, Brynmawr, and of the Imperial Hotel, Barrow-in-Furness, took place. — Mr George David, solicitor, Cardiff, represented the trustees in bankruptcy, and the petitioning and other creditors at Brynmawr were represented by Mr T. G. Powell, solicitor.—The debtor said that bis liabilities as filed were £7,860, the liabilities expected to rank as dividend was £3.,803 63 2d, and the assets amounted to £2,019 18s 6d. Debtor, however, omitted to include Jb50 which had been borrowed by him for the purpose of meeting a bill. Debtor, who was formerly a rail inspector earning £3 per week, commenced business asa licensed victualler without capital, but for the purpose of taking possession of the Griffin Hotel he had borrowed a large sum of money. After keeping the Griffin Hotel for four years, he took the Imperial Hotel, Barrow- in-Furness, from the proprietor, of which he borrowed £2,772 to purchase the property. He had paid J6400 per annum for the first two years for the rent of that hotel. Debtor attributed his failure to his inability to manage the two hotels at the same time, bad trade in both places, the heavy expences entailed in travelling between Brynmawr and Barrow-in-Furness, which was put down at £40 for this year, and the heavy expen- diture required in his business. During last year he had realised no profits on either of the hotels. Debtor stated that be kept 12 horses at the Griffin Hotel. Debtor was subjected to an ex- haustive cross-examination by Mr David, and eventually the examination was adjourned to October 12th, the learned registrar ordering the debtor to file proper deficiency and cash accounts from October 20th, 1890, to the time of filing his petition.

ILLEGAL SALMON FISHING IN THE USK. For taking salmon with a gaS from the River Usk near Brecon, and in the private waters of Capt. R. D. Garnons Williams, Thomas Waters and Wm. Larkum, both of Brecon, were fined heavily at the Shire-bal4 Brecon, yesterday—■ namely, Waters (who had been three times pre- viously convicted), £7 10s and costs, or three months' imprisonment and Larkum (against whom one previous c0nvjction was put in), £ 4 103 and costs, on two months' imprisonment.

Colonel Howard Vincent, now at his residence in Berkshire, prides himself on being able to tell a man s business by the way he uses the door- knocker. The colonel was once head of tbe Criminal Investigation Department at Scotland Yard.

I ST. CLEARS AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The annual show of the above society was held on Friday in glorious weather. For the last three years the society has shown activity, and each year is more successful than its forerunner. This is mainly due to the unselfish efforts of the hon. sec Mr W. Harries, Swan Hotel, who has a faithful helper in Mrs Harries. It is to be regretted that, owing to his decision to leave St. Clears, this is the last year Mr Harries will act in that capacity. His efforts in the past have raised the society from debt to comparative affluence. The show was exceftent in point of quality of exhibits, but there is mirch room for improvement in the field arrangements. The attendance was very good, considering that the harvest is not yet ended. The judges were :—Horses—Mr John Evans, Lavallin House, Tenby; Mr John Thomas, East Hook, Portfield Gate, R S.O. Mr David Evans, Llwyncadfor, Newcastle- ETrilyn. Black cattle and pigs-Mr J. C. Williams, Love Lodge, Llandilo Mr Thomas Morris, Chapel Farm, Pembroke. Shorthorn cattle and sheep—Mr Wm. Cottsrell, Derry Ormond, Cardiganshire Mr J. R. Thomas, Towyn, Pembrey. Dairy produce—Miss Cecily Griffiths, Penally Court. The following are the awards CATTLE. BLACK BREED.-Pall, exceeding two years-l, J. R. John, Brixton;2, —Davies, Wernoleu-fawr, Llanboidy. Ye-trli,ig bull-Ist divided, Howell Davies, Danygraig, Mydrim, and John Williams, Grove, Llanginning. Cow in milk, or to calve within three months from the day of show—1, John Howells, Wainrhyddod, Llan- boidy 2, Evan Stephens, Lan, Llanstephan. Two- year-old heifer must calve before 1st May—1, John Howells, Wainrhyddod, Llanboidy 2, David Howells, Garllegan, Mydrim. Yearling heifer—1, John Howells 2, David Evans, Dyffryn, Llanboidy. Pair of yearling steers, reared by exhibitor—1, John Howells; 2, Davies, Wernoleu-fawr, Llanboidy. Bull calf, under 12 months old—1, William Williams, Eithinduonissa, Mydrim 2, R. L. Thomas, Parke, Whitland. COLOURED CATTLE.—Bull, exceeding two years—1, John Lewis, Llangaruhginning, Mydrim 2, John Jones, Bronhaul, Mydrim. Yearling bull—D. W. Lewis, Pendegy, Llanstephan. Cow in milk, or to calve withiu three months from day of show-1, S. W. Thomas, Rushmoor, St. Clears 2, W. Lewis, Hurst House. Two-year-old.heifer, to calve before 1st May- 1, Messrs Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen 2, D. W. Lewis, Pendegy, Llan^tephea. Year- ling heifer—1, David Evans, Dyffryn, Llanboidy 2, John Howelis, Bronygar, Mydrim. Pair of yearling steeis, of any breed or cross, reared by exblbior-l, Mrs Rogers, Pentre Farm. St. Clears 2, John Thomas, Foxhole. Bull calf under 12 months old—1, William Howells, Pant, Mydrim; 2, W. Lewis, Hurst House 3, Mrs Rogers, Pentre Farm, St. Clears. HORSES. CART HORSES.—Brood mare, with foal at her foot— 1, David Morris, Penlan, Llangain 2, J. R, John, Brixton. Three-year-old elding or filly-I, Evan Stephens, Llanstephan 2, John Jones, Bronhaul, Mydrim. Two-year-olu gelding or Ally—1, Evan Stephens. Yearling colt or filly—1, John Thomas, Castlegwyn, Clynderwen David Harris, Nantyrhebog, Llanguunog. Suckling co t or filly-I, Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen 2. David Morris. HACKNEYS.—Brood mare, with foal at her foot—1, T. Jones, Llanlwyd, Llantihangel 2, Mrs Howells. Pen- pare, Llanginnin?;. Two-year-old gelding or filly-1, Mrs Rogers, Pentre Farm, St. Clears 2, Thomas. Derllys Court. Yearling colt or filly—1, William Thomas, Trecor, Ferryside; 2, William Williams, Eithinduonissa, Mydrim. Suckling colt or filly-I, Mrs Howells, Penparc, Llanginning;2, J. Harries, Penwch, St. Clear's. HUNTERS OR CARRIAGE HORSES. Bay geld- ing or filly, calculated to make a hunter or carriage horse-I and 2, S. W. Thomas, Rushmoor, St. Clear's. Yearling colt or filly-1, David Griffiths, Llwyndewi, Llanboidy 2, William Williams, Eithinduonissa, Mydrim. Horse, to be driven in bar- neas (open to tenant farmers and trades- men only)—1, Messrs Thomas, Derllys Court, Ii Carmarthen 2, Lewis Harries, Penybont, Mydrim. Jumper over gorsed hurdles 1, David Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim 2, John Phillips, Black Lion, St. Clears. Suckling colt or filly, calcu- lated to make a hunter or carnage hotse— 1, S. W. Thomas, Rushmoor, St. Clears; 2, T. Jones, Llan- lwydd, Llanflhangel-Abercowin. COB.—Cob mare or gelding, mnst be three years old or upwards—1, John Howells, Bronygar, Mydrim 2, T. Jenkins, The Friary, Carmarthen. lwydd, Llanflhangel-Abercowin. COB.—Cob mare or gelding, mnst be three years old or upwards—1, John Howells, Bronygar, Mydrim 2, T. Jenkins, The Friary, Carmarthen. PONIES.-Pony, gelding or mare, must be three years or upwards, and not exceeding 13.2 hands high —1, Thomas Jenkins, The Friary, Carmarthen; 2, D. Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim. SHEEP. SHORT WOOL.—Ram, aged-l and 2 divided, J. Wil- liams, Penlan, St. Cleais David Thomas, Castle- drainog, Llanboidy. Yearling ram—1, Messrs Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen 2, Samuel Thomas, Bwlch- jrwynt, Mydrim. Ram lamb—1, Samuel Thomas, Bwlchgwynt, Mydrim 2, David Thomas, Castle- drainog, Llanboidy. PIG3. Long-eared boar-l and 2, David Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim. Long-eared sow—1, B. Davies, Graigwen, St. Clears. Short-eared boar-W. E. Thomas, Maes- gwynne Arms, Llanboidy. Short-eared sow—1 and 2, Edward Lewis, Cillefwr, Carmarthen. Sow and litter of any breed John Lewis, Llangavthginning, Mydrim. Pig exhibited and kept by a cottager who does not keep a cow—1, A. Evans, Clifton House, St. Clears 2, T. H. Thomas, Station-road. DAIRY PRODUCE. Cask of butter of not less than 60Ibs J, Mrs Howells, Penparc, Llanginning; 2, David Davies, Brook Farm, laugharne. Basket of not less than 6lbs of fresh butter in pounds—1, Mrs Howells 2, John Thomas, Foxhole, St. Clears. 1121bs or more of skim cheese—1, Mrs Evans, Clogyfraue, St. Cle irs 2, Benjamin Jones, PwllygraveL Cask of butter—1, Mrs Howells 2, John Thomas. A JUMPING MATCH.—A match over hurdles took El ace between a bay mare, the property of Mr VV. ewis Phillips, Black Lion-street, St Clears, and a cob owned by Mr J. H. Thomas, Laugharne, the former proving victorious. THE DINNER. The usual dinner was held at the Swan Hotel, when the president, Mr Gwyn Gomer Williams, took the chair. Mr J. Lloyd-Morgan, M.P., attended and delivered a speech on the prospects of agriculture generally.

NEWPORT SHIPWRIGHT'S RELA- TIONSHIPS. At Newport Town-hall yesterday Edw. Power, shipwright, was summoned for assaulting his wife Elizabeth Power. The wife, with a smiling, crowing infant m her arms, told the court that her husband came home drunk and turned her out of the house-at least be threatened to blow her brains out and chased her into the passage. She ran out, and ultimately a neighbour in Clar- ence-street, com passion mg her cold and tired state, and the infant, took her in to find on the following day that the defendant had made unjust reflec- tions on the character of her house. Two years ago defendant left his wife in Belfast, and she had to do the beat she could to maintain herself during this interval. Since July last she had been living with 111m at Newport in furnished rooms, but she often dared not take off her clothing to go to bed, because he threatened her so. She had had a terrible life with him. At one time he kept the Cambrian Arms beer. house, Newport, and she was in domestic service 'o.t at a neighbour's, opposite. He was continually saying that he would sell his interest in the beer- house and leave her to do what she could. The Magistrates' Clerk said ho understood the defendant had been left property, and that this bad been his ruin. This was defendant's eleventh appearance. He made counter allegations against his wife, and said she drove him from Belfast by remaining away from home for five days and nights. She replied that he drove her out. The Bench tried to soothe the defendant and induce him to hve with his wife in a decent way, but they failed ignominiously, and fined him 40s, or a month's imprisonment, and bound him over to keep the peace. Defendant did not pay the fine, and went below.

A CLEVER STEWARD AT NEWPORT. Peter Fleming, ship's steward, appeared again, on remand, at Newport Town-hall, over a charge of fraud on a widow named Mary Cox, living in Marshes-road. Prisoner, a prematurely grey little man, went to the widow's and ran up a four-guinea bill, to be repaid when he got a ship and the consequent advance note. The widow was taken in, and all her good offices, including the purchase and sending of a bed on board the Blair Athol, were thrown away, because the captain would not have him, telling the widow, when she went to ascertain how it was that the advance note was not to be good paper, that he wanted a steward whom he could trust. Christopher Simmonds, boarding-master, St. Nicholas-street, related how the prisoner juggled him out of board and lodg- ing 18 months ago. Prisoner, instead of following the authoritative plan of the immortal Weller, and making it an alibi, weakly acknowledged this transaction in his cross-examination of Simmonds. The Bench narrowed the charge down to that of stealing the bed, and sentenced him to one month's bard labour. Mr H. Phillips added that prisoner seemed to be a very clever fellow, and recommended him to try and do the tight for the future and not the wrong.

RETURNING FROM THE HORSE SHOW. Whilst on duty at Court-road, Cadoxton-Barry, in thesmall hours of yesterday morning P.C.J arman (317), of the Barry Dock police force, met Mr David Davies, Woodland Farm, Merthyr-dovan, driving in the direction of his home after attend- ing the Cardiff Horse Show. The farmer com- plained to him that he had been assaulted in his trap whilst driving between Cogan and Cadox- ton, and was then suffering from severe wounds on the head. The injured man was taken to Dr. P. J. O'Donnell's surgery, and from the nature of this gentleman's examination and the man's subsequent statement there was no doubt but that he had received his injuries through falling out of his trap. Dr. O'Donnell placed eight stitches in the man's wounds, and afterwards sent him home in charge of the police.

SMART CAPTURE BY BARRY POLICE Information was received by the police at Barry Dock early yesterday of the loss of two sailors' bags from the house of John Coleman, Sydenham- street, Barry Dock, and two men being at once suspected P.C. Williams started in pursuit, and succeeded in arresting them at Grangetown Railway Station. They were named Walter Maddocks and James Johnson. It appears that the men had joined the train at Dinas Powis, whither they had walked to avoid the possibility of the police tracing them from the Barry district. Both men were brought up yesterday afternoon before Mr John Lowden at an occasional court, held at Barry Dock. Evidenoe was given by John Coleman, who assessed the value of the stolen property at 22 5s, and P.C. Williams, who effected the arrest, and both prironers were remanded in custody until Monday next, when they will be brought up at Penarth Police-court.

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CARDIFF. EX-COUNCILLOR SHORT'S VOTE. The Revising Barrister (Mr Robert Woodfall) sat at Cardiff Town-hall yesterday morning to revise the list of persons entitled to a Parliamen- tary vote and to be placed on the burgess roll. Mr R. N. Hall, solicitor, appeared on behalf of the Liberals, and Mr Wadding- ton represented the Conservative interest in the proceedings. The objections in con- nection with the St. John's parish were first taken. some little interest being excited in a case in whichthe Conservatives raised an objection to ex-Councillor Short in respect of the Hotel Metropole. Mr Short is the manager of this hotel, and also claimed to have an interest therein as part proprietor, One of the overseers, Mr Taylor, said that in July, 1893, Mr Short told him he was part proprietor of the hotel with Councillor E. Thomas. Mr Taylor pointed out that Mr Short was the tenant of the hotel, but Mr Waddington contended that he was the manager only, adding that Mr Short had admitted as much at the last revision court. Mr Hall: That is entirely wrong. Mr Short is a partner with Mr Thomas by deed. Mr VVaddington said there was no suggestion as to his being a partner last year, and he asked for the production of the deed, denying that Mr Short was a partner during the whole of the qualifying period. He went on to say that the deed was signed during the qualifying period, and that therefore the claim was utterly bad. Mr Hall said he knew the parties, and knew that they were partners long before the deed was signed. The Revising Barrister called for the deed of partnership, and said if Mr Short could satisfy him that he was an active partner before the document was signed he would give him his vote. The matter was then ordered to stand over.

RHONDDA VALLEY. Mr W. Evans, revising barrister, attended at the PublicOffices, Pentre, yesterday afternoon to revise the list of voters for the districtof Ystrady- fodwg. Mr M. Evans, agent of the Cambrian Association of Miners, Mr E. H. Davies, J.P., and Mr D. S. Thomas, draper, Pentre, repre- sented the Liberals, but no one appeared for the Conservatives. A discussion arose as to whether police constables residing with their superiors at the police-station wore entitled to vote as lodgers. The revising barrister remarked he would give his decision upon the point on the following day. All the Liberal claims were allowed, no objections having been raised.

LLANDAFF DIOCESAN SOCIETY. CHURCH EXTENSION. A committee meeting of the Llandaff Diocesan Church Extension Society was held in the Town. hall, Cardiff, yesterday, the Bishop of Llandaff in the chair. A grant of £25 was made towards the building of a clergy house at Roath, St. German's. In consequenoe of the lack of funds this was the only building grant made. Grants in aid of additional curates were made as follows :—Grangetown (Cardiff), £30 Tylors- town (Ferndale), £30; Tydfil's Well (Mer- thyr), £30; Bryneirw (Llantrisant), £25; and Maindee (Newport), £25. The Llandaff Dio- cesan Society for Building Churches also held a committee meeting, and made the following grants :—Maindee (Newport), for the comple- tion of the tower, £10; Pontyclun, in the parish of Llantrisant, a new church to seat 306, £20. on condition a buttress is added on the south side of the chancel arch Merthyr Tydfil, restoration of the parish church on good plans by Mr Pearson, £25: Michaelston-y-Vedw, restoration, £20 and £25 to the Incorporated Society for Building Churches.

SOUTH-WEST MINES DISTRICT. EXAMINATIONS AT NEWPORT. The examination for first-class colliery manager's certificates has been held in the Town- hall, Newport, and was concluded on Thursday. The examiners were Messrs W. Morgan, M. E., London J. T. Green, M.E., Chfton and P. T. Tallis, M.E., Ebbw Vale. Twelve candidates presented themselves for examination. Mr Percy Jacob, of Cwmbran. and Mr Sydney A. Everett, of Pentre, will be recom- mended for certificates. The second class were afterwards examined. Fifty-four candidates attended, and after three days' examination the following obtained sufficient number of marks to be recommended for certificates :—D. R. Evans, Ebbw Vale D. Morgan, Swansea Joseph Thomas, Beaufort; Joseph Tanner, Penclawdd Alfred Williams, Aberdare Wm. Brace. Varteg Hill; Joseph Downs, Radstock Daniel Davies, Ogmore Vale W. T. James. Blaina W. D. Meredith, Cinderford David Daniel, Port Talbot; Albert E. Telfe, Bedminster; David Hopkins, Cwmfelin. The board meeting will be held at the Westgate Hotel, Newport, on Wednesday next, when the examiners' report will be presented.

'GI! STREET PR&ACHING IN IRELAND. r Protestant preaching in Ireland is carried on under considerable persona! risk to those engaged in this mission work. Two official circulars have just been issued to the constabulary on the sub. ject. The first circular states that au extra force of police is not to show itself until its presence is absolutely necessary, and that the police are not to act unless circumstances render their inter- vention absolutely unavoidable. The second circular says experience has shown that violence increases at each successive attempt at street- preaching, and that even 150 police have been insufficient to protect the preachers from assault. At any moment a point may be reached when the preachers' lives may be in danger. The police, therefore, are to warn the preachers of their danger, and if they persist in going on preaching in the streets under such circumstances they are to remove them to their hotels or lodgings, and keep them there, while preventing assemblies of the mob.

SANITATION OF THE RHONDDA. PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF INSPECTOR. The question of appointing a chief sanitary inspector for the Rhondda Urban Sanitary Dis- trict was not discussed at the meeting of the sanitary authority last evening, the members having decided to postpone it for a fortnight. It is the intention of the board to engage au inspector who has had experience in such large towns as Cardiff, Manchester, or Birmingham. The sanitary state of the district has con- siderably improved of late, and when all the subsidiary drains are connected with the main sewer, the river will be much cleaner and the localities in a considerably better sanitary state.

LAST NIGHT'S GAZETTE." RECEIVING ORDERS. Walter Scott Darby, Adam- street, Cardiff, oil and colourman. George Thomas, Plymouth-road, Penarth, trading in Vienna-chambers, Bute-road, Cardiff, stock and share broker. Henry Charles Showers, the Constabulary, Tredegar, ex-supeirntendent of police. Henry Griffiths Owen, formerly of Gladstone House, Blaenau Festiniog, now New Shop Maentwrog, Merionethshire, draper. Elizabeth Davies, George Iun, St. James'-square, Wol- verhampton, licensed victualler, widow. Thomas Blythe Dewhurst, Trawdon, near Colne, Lancashire, mineral water manufacturer. Handel Porter, King\1 Head, Cotterham, Cambridge- shire, publican. Sarah Elizabeth Petley, York-buildings, Lyme Regis, dressmaker and lodging-house keeper, spinster. William Victor Siminson, Westbourne-terrace and Fish Docks, Great Grimsby, fish merchant. Alfred Richard Jones, trading as Jones and Company, Southgate, Elland, Yorkshire, boot dealer. Samuel Payman, residing at Elizabeth street, Cheetham, trading at Great Ancoats.street, both Manchester, tailor. Geo. Coggins, Llanrothal, Herefordshire, rabbit warren keeper. Thomas Critch, Kentworth Villas, Sherwood Rise, lately trading at Tomlin's Factory, High Cliurch- streef, New Basford, both Nottingham, lace manu- facturer. John Thomas Turner, residing at Sylvan-street, and trading at Queen-street, both Oldham, chartered accountant and estate agent. Benjamin turniss. Candy-street and Sudbnry-street, Sheffield, ivory button manufacturer. Henry Rhodes, Monk-street, Wakefield, grocer. Geo. Edward May, trading as May and Son, Marl- borough, builder. Thomas Percy Hey, Chapel-terrace, Thornton, near Bradford, formerly paper merchant, paper bag maker, now commercial traveller. Edwd. Jones, Spring-place, Great Horton-road, Brad- ford, insurance superintendent. Arthur Gough Pinfold, lately residing at Great Horton- road. Bt-adford. and Geo. Valentine Pinfold, lately residing at. Northgate, Cleckheaton, trading as A. and G. Pinfold, Great Horton-road, Bradford, Northgate, Cleckheaton, and Westgate, Heckmond- wike, watchmakers and jewellers. Samuel Whitehall Mulloney, Broad-street House, New Broad-street, London, commission agent. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Edwin R. Scane and Joseph Thomas, trading as Scane and Thomas, at Adamsdown, Cardiff, engineers and smiths.

LIBERALISM IN SCOTLAND. A Glasgow correspondent states that a com- mittee ha%been formed by the Glasgow Liberal Council with a committee in Edinburgh in inviting Lord Tweedmouth to a Scottish banquet in Glasgow in recognition of the services he has rendered to Liberalism in Scotland. It is expected that the banquet will take place in November.

SINGULAR WEDDING. A remarkable weddinsr tookulace on Thursday at Alsager, North Staffordshire, when Mr John Alderson, aged 76, married Mrs Lea, aged 78. Both parties had been married before, this being the bride's fourth husband. The wedding was attended by the bride's children and grand children.

A public school mastership, especially now, iu holiday time, is excellent business. The head- master of Eton gets 24,500 a year the head- master of Harrow makes in all over 27,000 a year | by aid of boarders. Charterhouse and Rugby are both very lucrative, but Winchester lags some- [ what behind-

MR SAM WOODS, M.P., ON LABOUR. THE FUTURE OF LEGISLATION. On Thursday night, Mr S. Woods, M.P., addressed a crowded meeting at Pendlebury, Manchester, on industrial questions. He said the resolutions passed by the Trades Union Congress were in the direction of the progress, advancement, and improvement of the trades represented. Mr Chamberlain would no longer be able to point to the Parliamentary Secretary as an anti-eight-hours man, and lodge his opposition on that fact. Working men had more to fear from division in their own ranks than the employers. The Government had promised to further a Bill for the payment of members, and with the payment of re- turning officers' expenses out of the rates there was no reason why there should not be 150 Labour members in the next House of Commons. He believed the Eight Hours Bill would be passed next Session, and become a great power and leverage to the workmen of the country. Mr Fenwick was a honourable, sturdy Englishman, and had been a thorough-going miner, but bad local prejudice against the measure, and the congress had stultified itself in the last year or two by appointing him Parlia- mentary secretary with its eyes open.

BIRKENHEAD. At an adjourned meeting of the Birkenhead Liberal 300 lastnight,a letter was read from Mr W. H. Lever accepting the invitation to become the Liberal candidate at the forthcoming bye-election for the borough, on the understanding that expenses were defrayed by the party. The Con- servative candidate is not yet announced.

LIMERICK. Mr John Redmond, M.P., writes to Mr James Egan, Limerick Amnesty Association, warmly supporting the candidature of the convict, John Daly, for the representation of Limerick city. The triumphant return of Daly for his native city, says Mr Redmond, will make Mr Asquith under- stand how strong is the feeling in Ireland in favour of an amnesty.

SALES OF HORSES AT CARDIFF. Mr Alfred Phillips, auctioneer, of Cardiff, yesterday conducted a most successful sale of horses at the Canton Market, a large number of which changed hands at various prices ranging from 25 to 70 guineas. A few exceptional cases are worthy of note, namely, a bid of 250 guineas for Lord Bang, the property of Mr T. D. John, of St. Pagan's. The offer was not accepted, how. ever. There was also a genuine bid of 950 guineas for the same owner's fine-bred pair Lord Bute and Lord Windsor. This pair was bought in at I,000 guineas, but in all probability a deal will re- sult. A chestnut weight-carrying hunter was sold for 100 guineas, and a fine roan cob was sold for 60 guineas. There was a large attendance at the sale, the company being so satisfied as to ex- press the hope that the sales would be continued periodically. Yesterday (Friday) Messrs Gottwaltz, Bowring and Perry held thuir annual sale of show and other horses at the Royal Hotel stables, Cardiff, when nearly 100 horses were submitted to public competition, the greater part of which changed hands at good prices. The catalogue included several prize winners at the recent show, nud horses sent up for sale direct from breeders in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, etc. There was a capital company present, amongst whom were dealers from London and other large towns, and trade was good and bidding brisk through- oub. harness horses, hunters, and cobs of quality meeting with a very ready sale. Mr Gottwaltz wielded the hammer with his customary ability.

CARDIFF THEATRES. The pronounced popularity of stage productions of the light and airy order is seen in the number of burlesque and musical-comedy companies on tour, and in the frequency with which they are found in Cardiff. Don Juan," Dorothy," The Lady Slavey," and I. Dashing Prince Hal succeeded each other at short intervals, and now local playgoers are to have Little Christopher Columbus" and "The Prime Minister." The former highly-successful burlesque is to be per- formed next week at the Theatre Royal, and the latter exceedingly clever piece at the Grand Theatre. In both instances the company is of unusual strength. The famous Lyric Burlesque Company is under the management of Mr Wm. Greet, and may be confidently relied upon to do full justice to Ivan Caryll's bright music, and G. R. Sims and Cecil Raleigh's sparkling dialogue. The scenic effects and dresses are noteworthy features of Little Christopher Columbus," a stage-set representing the Midway Plaisaunce, Chicago Exhibition, being especially effective. "The Prime Minister," at the Grand, will be played by Mr Lawrence Daly, the well-known comedian and character-vocalist, who makes his first appearance in Cardiff. It is not tbe first time The Prime Minister has been seen here and local playgoers will retain pleasant recollections of excellent play, which has been welt described as possessing a "happy balance of sentiment and humour, skilfully diffused over a pretty and thoroughly entertaining dramatic story." The people of Cardiff are decidedly in luck's way in the matter of public amusements just now.

NEW YORK PRICES. TRECTEB'S TELEGRAM. 1 NEW YORK, Friday.-Aloney easy. Sterling Exchange firmer. On the Stock Market to-day business was dull and irregular. There are no local outside buyers in the market, and Europe has withdrawn almost completely. With this inactivity has come some moderate selling by belated speculators for the rise, whose closing- out sales were marked to-day in several quarters. The closing was weak. Cotton declined during early trading, but nevertheless closed steady spot steady. Cotton seed oil has been firm; crude, 30c. yellow, 35c. Petroleum dull. Lard declined in sympathy with grain, and closed weak; spot also closed weak. Wheat depressed on increased crop estimates, and finished weak spot weak. Flour weak in sympathy with wheat. Corn, under the influence of tree liquida- tions, closed weak spot weak. Sugar firm with out quotable:change. Coffee closed firm on short covering spot dull and nominal. Tin has been active, and closed strong at 20 points advance. Iron quiet. Copper quiet. Sept 14 Sept. 1 Call Moi;<)y U.S. Gov. Bond* L p. p, 1 p. Ditto, ozbtr 1 p c 1 p. ■ Exchange on London, 60 days sight 4.F5 Ditto. Cable Transfers.. 4.86 V2 4.86 Vt Exchange Paris, 60 days' sight 5.19% 5.13% Exchange on Berlin Days. 95% 9- Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 115 115 Western Union Telegraph Shares 90% 91 A.tclifsun Topeka, & 8. Fe 1lfi 7% Do. Do. 4p.e. Mor 72% 72-ig Do. Do. 5 p. j. Income.. 2" 254 Ba.lthnole & Ohio. u u, 76 78 Canada Southern Shares 529 52l/t Canadian Pacific 65 65% Central of New Jersey 114lA 113 Central Pacific Shares. 17 17V< Clresapea.ke Ohio Common: iO'/j 20% Chicago, Burlington & Quincey.. 7o'/2 751,. Chicago& North-Western, Ord J04 1C4% Chicagr & N. Western Preferred. }41 141% Chicago Milwaukee, and St. Paul 66y8 66 Chicago & Rock Island 64% 64% Clevekl, Cin., Ch.( & ot. IJ;. Ord. 39'/J 40 Delaware & Hudson 1361,i, ]361/. Delaware Lackawana ny. 172% Daiiver & Rio Giaiide Shires ll'/s 11 DenverPreferred 35 351/2 IllinoisCentral Share* 4% 948¡ Lake Shore & ltIiehigan SQllthem]36 136 Louisville & Nashville Shares 66 /$06 Michigan Central Shares 93 97b, Missouri Kansast, and Texas 14 14% Missouri Pacific „ 29^ New York, Lake Erie, & Western 15% Ditto, Second Mortgage Bonos., 77 77 New York Central & Hudson River 101% 101% New York. Ontariook Western, Ord 17% 11% .NorthernPaciiic Comnon 5% 5% orthern Pacific, Preferred li?% 21% Norfolk & Western Prefened 261. 26% hio and Mississippi Ord. Shares ennsylvania and Philadelphia 51% 51% hiladelphia and Heading Shares 21% 22% hiladelphia&Ueading5p.c.lstInc 36 'j 36% Do. do 4 p.c, Mori 80% 80% (Jnion Pacific Shares IS' 13% Wabasli, St Louis, & Pacific 7 7% Wabash St Louis &. Pref, Sr! 15% J5. COTTON Nu PKO^tJCK :.I t R K > Cotton, day's receipts at U.ft.ports 11 00) 7,00 Cotton, day's rec'pls at Gulf ports lO. XW 5,000 Cotton, day's export to Gt Britain 3,030 0.0CQ Cotton, day's expt to Continent.. O.O'i.' 0.0 V Cotton future Sept. delivery. 6.62 6.66 Cotton fuUu-es, Nov. Do! ery 6.74 6.73 Cotton,middling upla,ndNt: Vo.-u 6% 6% Cotton, middling New Orl 6^ 6ri Petroleum, crude 1 New York 6.0j 6.00 petroleum, sta'dard White K.York 5.15 5.15 Petroleum, st'd white Philadelphia 5.10 JUfl petroleum,Pipe Line Certs Oct. 82% 82% Spiuts01 Turpentine 28% 28% Lard, Wilcox's Spot 9.20 t',37 Xaiiow, Prime City 4|g 4f| Sugar, fair relluing Musct>v,j.aot< 3% 3% D 96 p.o, Centrifugal 3% 3% Corn, New mixed,Western sp t 64 66% Corn futures Oct 60% 63% Corn iutures Dec 53% 60'/4 Spring Wheat, No. 1, spot. 63% 64% Wheat, red winter, on ti.e s^ot f"8% 58% Wheat.deliv ry Nov.. 53% 58% Wheat, de ivery Dec.. 60% 61% Cott'ee Ric No.7 15% '5% Coffee, Rio,No. 7, Low Ord Oct. l-i.85 12.75 Coffee ditto Dec. delivery 12.25 12.10 Flour ex StateShippingbra-nds.. 2.15 2.15 Iron, No. l.Coltness. 21.03 21.03 Tin,Australian 16.15 15.95 Copper, Oct 9.25 9.25 Steel Rails 24 24 Freight Grain Liverpool s^-anurs !>• Id Kreglit GiainstearaureL i n Id ll Freight Cotton to Liverpool 3.32 3-32 Silver Bullion 64% 63% Wheat, Chicago, Dec delivery. 56% 57Vg Corn, Chicago, Oct dolivery 54% 55% 'Ila i pen tine. Savannah 26%, 26%

SELLING CREAMED MILK. At the Cardiff Police-court yesterday Wm. Shepherd was summoned for selling milk from which 44- per cent. of the natural butter fab had been abstracted on August 15th. Mr Andrew appeared on behalf of the corporation. It was btated in defence that the servant creamed the milk, which was afterwards sold, and the girl was subsequently dismissed. Shepherd was fined 40s and costs, whilst another summons against him and two against hie wife were with. drawn.

LOCAL PATENTS. The following record to September 12th is sup- plied by Mr N, Watts, chartered patent agent. 31, Queen-street, Cardiff 15, Ruperra-street, New- port and 58, Wind-street, Swansea. APPLICATIONS FOR PATENTS. No. 16,882, September 5th.—Henry J. Phillip", Ebbw Vale-An improved form of hand pro- tectors. No. 16,869, September 5th.—William J. Jones, Trealaw-D,)uble tube sliding spring candlestick aocket and expanding candle holder. No. 16,790, September 4tti.-Allon McLucas, LlanelIy-Automatie hand camera. No. 16,734. September 3rd.—Albert J. Kenny and Charles E. James, Newport—Improved self- acting disengaging hook. INVENTIONS PROVISIONALLY PROTECTED. No. 16,356, August 28ch.—Benjamin Nicholas, Pontypool—Improvements in duplex tipping machinery for trams and the like. No. 16,053, August 23rd.—Samuel L. Jones, Cardiff-an ill proved candlestick. ABSTRACTS OF SPECIFICATIONS PUBLISHED. No. 8,114, April 21st, 1893.-Propeller shafts, J. E. Taylor, Barry, preventing corrosion. At the point of junction of a brass liner and pro- peHer shaft, the shaft is recessed and a filling of plastic white metal is inserted to prevent the shaft from corrosion by the action of the brass liner. No. 7,898, April 19th, 1893.-fhfety-valve, B. Whitehead, Swansea, for gas, steam, or water. A valve is mitred to suit a seat, and has, at some distance below, a cylindrical part which fits a cylinder, which may form a portion of the seat or may form a portion of the valve casing. The fluid is admitted to a space through openings in the cylinder. By this arrangement the effective pressure is not affected by the lifting of the valve. When extreme sensitiveness is required, the fluid is admitted to the space through open- ings which are controlled by a cylindrical ex- tension on the valve stem. Such valves may be loaded by springs or weights in the usual way. No. 7,368, April 18th, 1893.—Drains, J. A. Noel, Cardiff, gully trap. A grating is made integral with pivots. The top of the trap is recessed to receive them. One of these recesses is made with a slot to allow of the insertion of the grating. This slot is then filled up with cement or with the same object the grating may be cut away and the space filled up with a metal plate, the slot being dis- pensed with in this case. 7,857, April 18th, 1893.-Metals-cleaning tin or terne plates—The plates are drawn through bran contained in a suitable vessel, then inverted and drawn through a second vessel, the edge which was last in the first vessel being first in the second. Fitted on an axis in the vessel a-rei number of arms provided with jaws. Sliding in guides on each arm is a bar also fitted with a jaw. A spring tends to force the jaws together to grip a plate. The jaws are drawn apart or allowed to come together by the action of a cam, or cross bars. A plate to be cleaned is fed by hand or is placed on a feeding-plate or frame resting against stops. At the right time the frame is raised by the action of a striker on the end of the lever, and the plate allowed to slide to the gripping jaws. It is drawn through the bran and delivered (by the timed action of the cam) on to a table or other suitable guide, whence it slides into a second set of gripping jaws and is drawn through a second vessel.

THE GOVERNMENT RECOM- MENDED BY MR CARNEGIE. The civil war in Brazil seems an old story now, but we are reminded of it in the most vivid and startling manner. As in the way with civil wars, after the fighting have come the proscriptions. A list of 58 Brazilians, who have been shot, or otherwise killed by ut-jer of Marshal Peixoto, is published. They are reported to have been shot at the fortress of Santa Cruz, on the morn- ing of April 25th last. The majority is composed of soldiers and sailors (the latter including a midshipman), but the list also comprises several merchants, six judges and magistrates, a Director of Public Instruction, Government olerks and officials. And it is stated that a number of respectable persons have been shot under similar circumstances at Covitiba, and reported that many prisoners have been thrown down the precipices of the Garangua Railway line. There seems, in fact, to have been a Reign of Terror, not unworthy of the end of the last century. This is a large price to pay for getting rid of the Braganzas and enjoying Republican institutions. Westminster Gazette,

SOUTH WALES ENGINEERS IN CORNWALL, The Cornish tour of the South Wales Institute of Engineers came to a conclusion yesterday, and the visitors left the county in the afternoon, with pleasant recollections of an instructive and enjoyable week. The majority of the party journeyed from the Lizard to Liskeard on Thursday evening, making Webb's Hotel their headquarters, and early yesterday morning con- veyances were again requisitioned for a drivu around the chief mining district in the eastern part of the county. This is a district which at one time was very extensively worked, especially for copper, but the operations are now restricted to the Phoenix Mines, a large concern, which is worked for tin. The party was received by the officials of the mine, and the surface works were inspected. A visit was also paid to the Cheesewring, from which a fine view was obtained. The drive was greatly enjoyed, and after dinner at Webb's Hotel the greater portion of the party bade adieu to the county and re- turned to South Wales. A few of the visitors are remaining in the county for some days longer.

MUSICAL AND EISTEDDFODIC [BY MAELGWYN.] Everybody will be glad to hear that Miss Cemwen Jones, the young lady who won every important contralto prize that was offered in the Swansea Eisteddfod year, is making excellent progress in the Royal Academy of Music, whither she was sent after winning her famous victory at the National Eisteddfod. In the report of the academy, just issued, it is said that of Miss Jones that she works well and earnestly, and makes good progress. Her sinking is pronounced very satisfactory, and so are her elocution and sight-singing. In harmony, '^coun- terpoint and composition, she is de- scribed as an industrious and zealous student, who is making excellent progress. Such a report will be regarded as highly satisfactory by all who like to see a talented vocalist making headway. Aliss Jones's parents no longer reside au Pen- rhiweeiber, but at Llantrisant, and in that place a benefit concert will be given to the young contralto in the coming week. She herself will, of course, be the principal attraction, but the other artistes are and have been deservedly-popular favourites. They are Miss S. M. Lewis, R. A.M., soprano; Gwynalaw, tenor; and Mr John Walters, gold medallist of the Royal Academy, baritone. It is to be hoped thzt the concert will be as successful as these held at Penrhiwceiber and Mountain Ash a few years ago, for with the necessary training it is certain that Miss Jones will develop into one of the finest contraltos Wales has yet produced. The Hirwain Eisteddfod held a few years ago was a thoroughly enjoyable gathering, and the competitions were very much above the average. Au eisteddfod on somewhat similar lines is to be held in the same place again on Monday, Sept. 24. But is not the date an unfortunate one, seeing that it is neither the workmen's nor tradesmen's holiday t The chief prise will be one of £ 30 for the best rendering of Bendigcdig fyddo Arglwydd Duw Israel," and Mr David Jenkins's Wyr Philistia is the subject in the male voice choral contest, the prize being one of L10. The selection of solos, though not by any means as good as it might be, is infinitely better than that given at most present-day eisteddfod. The tenors will sing "Then Shall the Righteous Shine," and the sopranos, "From Mighty Kings he took the Spoil," but Owam Alaw's Onid oes balm yn Gilead?" has once again been called upon to do service for the contraltos. The male voice duet is Balfe'a spirited setting of Ex- celsior." There are also competitions in recita- tions, timbering, poetry, pianoforte, and drum and fife band playing. On the whole the pro- gramme is a decidedly attractive one. The secre- taries are Mr S. Walters, Merthyr-road, and Mr Edward Walters, High-street. A remarkably attractive programme has tieei-i drawn up by the promoters of the Dowlais December Eisteddfod, and I shall refer to it in due time. I speak of it now oniy because a cor- respondent writes to say that he cannot see why a song cannot be regarded as being as good a test as an oratorio solo, and he wants to know what I would call a good selection for each of the four voices. In reply I copy the following from the Dowlais programe :-Soprano, "From mighty kings j" contralto, In the battle fame pursuing tenor, Why does the God of Israel sieep bass, The people that walked in dark. ness."

LATE SHIPPING NEWS. (LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.) A Port Said telegram states that the French steamer Ville du Havre, from Havre for Reunion, has been aground on a bank since Thursday, at the Small Bitter Lakes section of the Suez Canal, and is unloading. Assistance has been given. The passage is free. The schooner Fanny Fothergill, from Par, with china stone, collided with the pierhead in entering Bridgwater Lock, Runcorn, smashing the bulwarks, stanchions, raib, etc., on her star- board bow.

SHOCKING CASE. The coroner's inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Eliza Smith, widow, who died at Tottenham Hospital on the 19th ult., was resumed yesterday. Dr. Smith deposed to being called to the deceased, who was suffering from internal inflammation, and having suspicions, he ordered her removal to the hospital. James Cluff, of Manchester, brother-in-law of the deceased, having given evidence, the jury found a verdict that deceased lost her life through an illegal operation by Mrs Crome, midwife, and that a Mr Fielder was an accessory after the fact. -6

CONDITION OF MR FROUDE. Mr Froude bad a quiet night., and his condition remains unchanged.

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CARDIFF. ROOKWOOD, LLANDAFt'.—We are requested to state that the grounds of Rookwood will be open to the public on Sunday (to-morrow), from 3 till 5.30. EJBENEZEE BAPTIST CHAPEL -gpeeiil sermons will be preached to-morrow by the Rev. W. G. Davies, Penarth, as announced in the advertising column. A baptismal service will also be held in the evening. W.D.At St Andrew's Church, on Thurs- day the marriage fc- ok place, by licence, of Mr W. Jackson, Llanbleddian-gardens, and Miss J. A. Reese, Clytha-place, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Reese, colliery manager, Resolven. Ths Rev. Mr Shepherd performed the ceremony. Tha bride was given away by her cousin, Mr Edward Evans. Miss Collins, of the Royal Hotel, Cardiff- acted as bridesmaid and Mr Alfred Jackson- Coventry, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. After breakfast the newly-wedded pair left for the Channel Islands via Weymouth. FCUDDKN DKATH.—Joseph Cross, aged 45, of Spring Gardens-court, Queen-street, Cardiff, died rather suddenly yesterday, it is supposed, from heart disease. He left the house early in the morning to take another man'd breakfast to the works, and -if ter only a few minutes' absence he was brought home in a cab dead,-A coroner's jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes," at an inquest held in the evening at the Town-hall. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL.—The Seventeenth Suu- day after Trinity. In residence, the Very Rev. the Dean and the Rev. Canon Roberts. Holy Communion. 8 a.m. Morning—Chante, Litany hymns, 274, 229 preacher, Canon Roberts. Aftertiooti hymns, 277, 260, 240; preacher. Minor Canon Downing. Y.M.C.A.—A pleasant afternoon meeting for men at the Y.M.C.A., St. Mary-street, will be held to-morrow at 3.15, when Mr J. G. Grant will give an address. Further particulars will be found in the advertising columns. LONQCJBOSS STBEET BAPTIST CHAPEL, ROATH. l'o-iriorr(jw's services at this chapel will be con- ducted by the Rev. Evau Lewis, of Hay, Brecon- shire.

BARRY AND CADOXTON. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.-The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Barry District Trades and Labour Council was held last evening, under the presidency of Mr F. Walls.—In order to obviate the possibility of the recurrence of pre- vious matters in connection with the council, Mr Morris Jones proposed a resolution that the treasurer be paid a salary of 10s per annum. Mr Joee seconded the proposition. An amendment was moved by Mr T. Chamberlain that the treasurer in future be required to provide a bond to the extent of 210 as security. This was not seconded, and the original proposition was carried. ACCIDSNT AT THE DOCKS.—A fireman engaged on board tbe steamship Islam, which left Barry Dock yesterday morning, whilst getting aboard his vessel late on Thursday evening, accidentally fell into the dock near the No. 19 tip. Dock- constables Neil and John, who were on duty near the spot, heard the splash and immediately threw a life-line to Maoready, who, however, refused to receive it. After wading about in the water for twenty minutes he at length grasped a ladder placed near him, and was thus enabled to get out of the water.

SWANSEA. CYMRU r- YnD.-At the Memorial Schoolroom last evening an inaugural meeting was held for the purpose of forming a branch of the Cymru Fydd League at Swansea and of pre- paring for a great inaugural meeting of tho league at Swansea. The Rev. Dr. Williams presided, and predicted that the Cymrn Fydd League movement was destined to be one of the best national factors in the Principality.—Mr Edwards Morgan, the local secretary, then explained the objects of the league, and went on to deny the assertion that the league was intended to be a rival of the existing Liberal Federation.-A resolution was passed approving of the objects of the league, and deciding to form a branch at Swansea. An executive committee was appointed to draw up rules and arrange for an inaugural meeting, which Mr Lloyd George has promised to attend. Mr Lloyd George and Mr Llewellyn Williams were formally invited to speak at the meet- ing, and then, on the motion of Mr Jenkins (Llwynhendy), seconded by the Chairman, it was resolved, "That this meeting of the Swansea Branch of the Cymru Fydd League strongly approves of the action ot Mr D. Lloyd George and his colleagues in calling the attention of Parliament to the grossly unjust and untrue statements made by the Registrar-General in his report on the census in Wales." CASTLE HOTEL IN THE MAP.KET. — Messrs Alexander, Daniel, Self?, and Co. have been instructed by the trustees of the late Mr James Miohael to submit for public competition at the Mackworth Hotel, on Thursday, the 27th of Sep- tember, the Castle Hotel and Swansea Club, situate in the Market-square. The hotel is a very old-established and well-known house, and is located in the heart of the town. THE CHARGE OF FORGING A PzozuT.-At the Swansea Police-court on Friday, Mr Valentine Jones applied for a summons against Mrs Carr, of 9, Sebastopol-street, St. Thomas, mother of a man named Higgins, now under remand for forgmg a receipt for a bicycle, on the ground that she was an accessory before the iaot. The summons was granted. DKIKK NO EXCUSE.—Joseph McCormick, a fire- man, was charged with stealing a coat from the office of Mr F. S. Price, at 24, Wind-street. Prisoner was alleged to have deliberately walked into the office and appropriated the coat. Prisoner said drink caused him to commit the theft, for had he been sober he would not have taken a paltry coat. He was sent to gaol for 14 days. THE CHORAL SOOIETT.—Mr Arthur Gilbertson, of Pontardawe, has accepted the presidency of the above society. THE OPIUM TRADE.—On Thursday evening the Rev. Yung-King-Yen, M.A., delivered a lecture on the Opium Traffic in China," Dr. Rawlings presiding. A letter was received from Mr Burnie, M.P., expressing full sympathy with the endeavour to check the use of opium, and his mtention to support the efforts of Sir Joseph Pease and others in the House of Commons in this direction.—A resolution was passed, on the motion of the Rev. James Oweu, seconded by the Rev. D. Snelling, condemning the traffic under Government sanction as unjust and immoral, and praying that the Government connection with the trade should case. GRIEVANCES IN THE OUTLYING DISTRICT.—Mr D. Clement attended at the meeting of the finance committee of the Swansea County Council yesterday to protest against the absence of ga?. water mains, scavenging arrangements, and pass- able roads in the Old Castle district. Theja con- veniences will cost over £ 2,000, and Mr Clement contended that the conveniences must be at once supplied, or the council should forego a propor- tion of the rates. Tho committee passed the matter on to the genera! purposes committee, and the inhabitants of Old Castie have determined, if no attention is paid to tho "complaint, they will have a Local Government Board inquiry.

LLANFLL Y. RB-ORGANISATION OF THE LIBERAL PARTY.—Ou Thursday evening a representative meeting of Liberals was held at Moriah Schoolroom, Llanelly, Mr W. Howell in the chair, supported by Messrs Tom Hughes, J.P., Gwilyn Evans, J.P., Henry Willcins, J.P., W. B. Jones, Tlios. Jones, Alderman Jo-eph Joseph (Llangennech), David James, R. D. Guest, D. R. Williams, and the Revs. Dr. Davies, Dr. Rowlands, and R. M. Humphreys. Mr W. Howell was voted to the chair. After some discussion It was decided to re-form the association. Mr Wm. Howell was elected president for the ensuing year. Mi' Henry Wilkins, J.P., treasurer, and Mr D. R. Williams secretary. The association rules were framed and ordered" to be printed, and other minor details were gone into. Mr Gwilym Evans, J.P., generously paid off the debt ou the old aaaocia- tion.

LLANBETHERY. DEATH IN A HAKVEST FIELD. -lvle E. B. Reece, coroner, 1 lan inquiry at the :1\1a80ns' Ar!IlS, Llanbetliery, yesterday, into the circumstances attending the death 011 Tuesday last of John Power, larm labourer, of Llanbetliery Farm. It appears that deceased was harvesting in the tields with others, and was in charge of a load of corn. He was probably riding on the shafts of the wagon when he suddenly fell to the ground, causing a blood-vessel to be ruptured on the brain, in consequence of which he died in about a quarter of an hour afterwards.—Dr. Neale, of Barry, gave evidence as to the cause of death, and a verdict of Accidental death" waa returned.

BLAENGARW. PRESENTATION— A meeting was held at the Workmen's-hall 0.1 Thursday evening for the purpose of presenting Mr E. Griffitl-ig, cashier of the International Collieries, with a gold watch and chain, subscribed for by the workmen and tradesmen of Blaengarw in acknowledgment of services rendered gratis as secretary of the Workmen's-hall and Institute for the last ifix years.

YNYSYBWL. MINERS' FEDERATION.—A public meeting of colliery workmen was held at the Robertstown Schools on Thursday night, when vigorous addresses on Unionism were delivered by Mr W. Brace and Mr Ben Davies, the agent of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain. There was a large attendance, and a good deal of enthusiasm prevailed.

TONYREFAIL. COLLIERY ACCIDENT. —An elddtfy man, named Edward Morris, met with a serious accident through a fall from the roof whilst employed at Collena Colliery yesterday afternoon.

BLAENGARW. PRESENTATION TO MR EVAN GRIPPrras.-On Thursday night, at the Public-hall, Mr John Humphreys presided over a meeting at which a gold watch and chain, which cost JB65, were pre- sented to Mr Griffiths, chairman of the Liall- geinor Schoo! Board, in recognition of bis services in promoting the establishment of the public-hall and reading-room. Mr Griffiths thanked the inhabitants most cordially for their unexpected gift, and expressed a wish that they would make good nse of the hall and library, which already contains ov<-r 700 volumes.—Ad- dresses were delivered by Mr Salathiel, manager of the International Colliery, Revs. J. H. Jenkins, W. Morgan, J. Hughes, T. H. Mills, Mr Ibrg-est (board school), Dr. Thomas, and others.—Miss Lizzie Davies sang, to the great delight of the audience, and 2% hours passed away pleasantly and profitably. This is the second testimonial Mr Griffiths has had during the last ten years at Blaengarw.

ABERDARE. SCHOOL BOARD.—The ordinary meeting of tha above board was held yesterday, Mr R, Hi Rhys. J.P.. in the chair. The board passed aechem anbmitted by the schools management an finance committee for lending the schools to any philanthropic or friendly societies or relig'004 denominations.

MERTHYR. THE ENGLISH GRAND LODGE OF WALES, r.O.G.T.-The English Grand Lodge of Wales, I.O.G.T., will commence their annual sessio" here on the 24th inst.

RHONDDA VzilLEY. LocAL BOARD. --At the fortnightly meeting ot the Rhondda Local Board yesterday—Mr W. Jenkins, J.P., preiiditia--tlie following lenders for scavenging the Rhondda Valleys were accepted :—Nos. 1 and 2 Districts. John Lee, at £ 100 and £ 110 respectively 3, Frederick Green, £ 203 19, 6d 4, Wm. Parry, E135 5 and 6, Henry Davies, £ 107 aud £ 90 10s respectively 7, John Tidbury, £344 6« 8, Pnliiip Morgan, B195 9. George Bryan, £ 117 10. W. Evans, ;0195 11, Robert Davies, £ 140 12 and 13, D, Powell and Sons. 2234 151 and £101 14s 6d respectively 14, John Lewi*, £ 140 15, Deunia Wiltshire, £ 300 16, Richard Hughe?, £ 100.

MAESYCWMMER. LIBERAL MEETING.-Oti Thursday night ? public meeting was held at the Board Schools, Maesycwmmer, in connection with the South Monmouthshire Liberal Association, and was well attended, The chair was occupied by Mr T. P. White, J.P., Hill View House, who opened the proceedings with a brief speech, and was followed by Mr Clifford Cory, the Liberal candidate for South Monmouthshire. A resolution was moved, by Me Moses Wtiter-, G.C and seconded by Mr Jones, of confidpuce in the present Government, and also pledging the meet- ing to use every means of returning Mr Cory at the next election. This was supported by Mr J. Ellis Griffiths, the Liberal candidate for Anglesey, who gava a brief explanation of the Parish Councils Bill. The proceedings terminated wifcr the customary votes of thanks.

CYCLING. LINTON'S RECORD BROKEN. NEW YORK, Friday Morning.—At Greenfields last night abicyclist named Titus covered 26 miles 1,489 yards in one hour, thus lowering the record made by Linton at Paris by 1,327 yards.—Ontnrf News.

YOUTHFUL CARDIFF OFFENDERS. There was a regular batch of youngsters before the deputy-stipendiary (Mr Morton Browne) at the Cardiff Police-court yesterday afternoon. Three lads. Dennis McCarthy (12), Miehael Watkins (10), and John Hayes (9), surrendered to their bail charged with breaking into a car- penter's shop in Castle-road and stealing a hammer and other things, belonging to Jamas Dodds, on the 11th inst. All the lads admitted the offence, and McCarthy was further charged with stealing a meerschaum pipe and case, valued at 43 6d, from tha shop at 164, Castle-road on the 11th inst. The pipe was found on McCarthy as well as several keys. He was sentenced to one day's imprisonment and six strokes with the birch. The other lads were reprimanded and dis- charged. There was another charge of breaking into a shop at Nu. 35, Penarth-road, against Ernest Bryant (14) and Bertie Brice (9). Both lads also admitted the offence, and this being their first offence the deputy stipendiary was very loath to commit the boys to gaol, remarking upon the great number of children who appeared before him in that court after spending nights in the streets. Afeer being lectured they were also allowed to go.

RECORD PASSAGE. The Cunard steamer Lucania. which arrived at Queenstown yesterday from New York, made the fastest eastern passage on record, the time occupied from Sandy Hook to Roche's Point, Queenstown, being 5 days 8hr. 38min. The Lucania now holds the record for the fastest east- ward and westward passage, inasmuch as her last westward trip was a tecord one, the time occu- pied being to the very minute the same as on the voyage just completed. A NEW DEPARTURE. The Lucania,in addttion to breaking the Atlan. tic record,has inaugurated a new departure in the emigration business. This is the season when the Italians who have worked in the United S,tateshegin returning to their native country for the winter, and to facilitate their journey the company have arranged to bring them via Liverpool. Over 200 Italians availed themselves of the opportunity, and will sail direct ttorr Liverpool to Naples.

BRISTOL CATHEDRAL THE BERKELEY TOMB. While standing outside in College Green the visitor may have noticed an Early English chapel and wondered how it came to lean against Abbot Knowle's later chancel aisle. If he visit this from within he will see the explanation. It was an elder Lady Chapel, of graceful design, open- ing into the north transept, at a time when this north transept was also of Early English style, still indicated by the shafts of its northern triplet window. As there was sufficient space between this chapel and the Nornian Church for the widening of the side aisle, Knowle left it stand- ing, and removing its high-pitched roof (of which the lines are discernible on one of the p nnacles), he made it lean (as now) against the widened Edwardian church. At a later date the double wall that separated it from the church was cut away and its arcading mutilated, tG admit the insertion of one of the costly altar- tombs of the Berkeley family. The knight is clad in conical skull-cap or helmet, attached to hawberk or tippec of mall; the armour is partly mail and partly plate, after the manner ol Edward II.'s and Edward III.'s time. The drest of the lady by his side is also that of the four- teenth century coif, hood, or veil, and wimple cover head, neck, and chin. A late inscription describes it as commemorating Maurice, Lord Berkeley, ninth baion, who died 3th June, 1368, and the Lady Margaret, his mother (daughter of the infamous Roger Mortimer, Earl of March), who died 5th May, 1337 but the lady is more probably Elizabeth, his wife, daughter ol Hugh Despenser.—From Cathedrals, Ahbcys, am# Churches.

PROPERTY SALES. YSTRAD RHONDDA. On Thursday evening at the Gelligaled Hotel, Mr T. R. Evans offered for sale several valuable leasehold properties, comprising a shop and several houses. There was a good attendance, but tbe bidding was not brisk. In no case WaA the reserve reached, and inconsequence the whole of the lots were withdrawn. Mesars Treharm and Treharne were the solicitors for the vendors. FISHGUARD. Mr Walter L. Williams offered four lots oi property for sale on Thursday, all situate in the town of Fishguard. LOG 1, posting businesi premises, known as Parkyshwt, withdrawn at £600. Lot 2, four convenient residences, also at Parkyshwt, withdrawn at jBSOO. Lot 3, Turn. pike Field, la. 2r. 14p., remal 27, sold to M, J. Griffiths, Castle Store-i, £ 230. Lot 4, Sing's Cross Field, rental B4, 3r. 34p., to Captain Titll Evans, £146. Mr W. J. Vaughan was solicitoi to the vendors. Competition for the land was verj keen. ABERDARE. On Thnrsday evening Mr J. James (Messrs Morgan and James) offered for sale at the Cardif Castle Coffee Tavern the building of the Cardif Castle Coffee Tavern, now in the occupation 01 Mr J. Pugsley, and let at B80 a year, subject to I ground rent of £ 20 per annum on a 90 years lease from June 11, 1855. Tbe property was with- drawn at £ 1,000.—The next lot was a six-roomed dwelling-house, No. 47, Wind-stieet, which WM sold at ;6210.-Tlie interest of a lady in the sua of jESOl 7s 3d, forming part of a residuary estate, Was then offered fur alt'. The interest was given to the lady referred to for her sole and separate use, but in case she died without leaving issue, who being a son should attain the age of 21, or being a daughter should attain that age 01 marry, then the said share was bequeathed to the next-of-kin of the original testator. The lady it now 28 years of age, and has funr children, aged three months, two years, four years, and five yean respectively. This was knocked down to MI Fennell at ;6140.-The vendors' solicitors were Messrs Linton and 0. and W. Kenshole, Aber- dare and Cardiff, and Mr Rees Williams solicitor, Aberdare.

PRINCE'S THEATRE, BRISTOL. A splendid treat is in store for theatre-goers at the Prince's, Bristol, next week, Mr Ciiutt having arranged for a visit from Mr Hem) Irving, Miss Marion Terry, Miss Genevieve Ward, and the Lyceum will be performed on Monday and Tuesday, "Faust" on Wednesday and Thursday, whilst Friday and Saturday will see the introduction ot A Story of Waterloo," a sketch in one act, ia which Mr Irving is expected to make a great hit, The Bells" will be given on the same evening. The entire scenery and effects will be brought from the Lyceum Theatre, London.

COINS OR MEDALS 1 A singular Treasury case came before the Clerkenwell magistrate yesterday, Abraham Ying- don, of South. Tottenham, being summoned foi making certain coins apparently intended to resemble a Spanish 20-real piece. The defendant said be merely intended to sell the coins to native* of Madagascar to wear as medals. The Magis- trate, iu adjourning the case, said he thought it was one for a judge and jury,

LOCAL FAIRS FOR SEPTEMBER. Aberystwyth 3 Maenclochog 17 IVaeli (Dowlais) 3 Haverfordwest 18 trowerton 3 Llanboidy 18 Aberayou 3 Navberth 19 3 Llandyasul 19 St. Clear's 4 Newcastle Emlyn 20 Tregaron 4 Ystaiyfera 20 Brecon 4 Caerleon 21 Haverfordwest 6 XJansawel 21 Crysllwyn 7 Crickhowell 22 Ystradgunlais 7 Lampeter 22 Cardigan 8 Talgarth 23 Llandovery 8 Waen 24 Carmarthen 10 Pembroke 24 Ammanford 10 Crymmych 25 Sennybridge 111 Abergavenny 25 Llaugadock 13 Pontardawe 26 Neath 13 ltbayader 26 Knighton 13 Henfedilan 27 Hay 16 Llandilo 28 ReynoWstono 17 Cowbridge 9 Letters ton 17 Llaiwlly 30 Clyadh 171