South Wales Daily News

ALLEGED WOUNDING BY AN ABERSYCHAN FARMER. I James Reece, farmer, Penyrheol Farm, near Pontypool, was charged in custody at Pontypool Police-court 011 Saturday—before Mr E.J. Phillips and Mr W.L. Pratt--with wounding Thomas Howells, a labourer, with intent to do mm grievous bodily harm, at Abersychan, on the 10th insL-Mr L. E. Webb, Pontypool, was for the prisoner. The evidence showed ihat thep arties, who are related, had been together in the Rising St in Inn, Aberaychan,on the evening in question, and that when they left they were under the influence of drink. On the way home prisoner ex pressed his intention, in consequence of something he had aeard, of g, ving his wife a good thrashing. Wit- ness told him not to do anything so foolish, upon which prisoner struck him a blow o ver the eye, rendering him unconscious. On coming to hirri- 3elf he also found that he had been stabbed en sit her hip. He managed to make his way back io the inn, and Dr. Mulhgau having been sent for bis. injures were attended to. He was now able, &0 work.—Prisoner, who has already been con- victed of assaults, was committed to take his trial it the ensuing Monmouth Assizes.

RHONDDA AND PONTYPRIDD TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The above association held a meeting at the graig Schools, Pontypridd, on Saturday, the president in the cliair.-After tea had baen ierved, Mr W. Edwards, H.M.I.S., of Merthyr yave an address on tho recent additions to the ?ode.—Mr J. W. John subsequently moved the following resolution, .which was unanimously adopttld That this meeting of the Rhondda and Pontypridd Teachers' Association, whilst acknowledging the true educational tendency of the recent additions to the code, is nevertheless of upinion that the code was already overburdened, ttiid furthermore thinks that in order to secure vaned occupations a fair trial, begs to suggest the ilimination of some of the present subjects."—A food mus'ol program:ne was given before the iroceediags concluded.

3RD V.B. WELSH REGIMENT. T COMPANY (Cardiff) v. U COMPANY (Penarth). The return match took place at Granetown on Saturday. The light at times was bad, and there was a variable left rear wind blowing. The day, however, was favourable for good scoring. The conditions were 10 men a-side, and seven shots at 200, 500, and 600 yards. The Cardiffians led by 29 at 200 yards at 500 yards they placed another 90 to their majority, and at 600 they placed 88 more to the good, winning by 207 points. The following are the scores :— CARDIFF. 200 500 600 L „ yds. yds. yds. Tl. Quartermaster-Sergt. Perkins .„ 29 33 23 87 Sergt. Williams 28 30 28 86 Corpl. Hinton 30 31 24 85 J.anee-Oorpl. Wilmott 30 28 26 84 Capt. Fowler 24 29 25 78 Sergt. Bay lis 28 27 23 78 Pte. Ellicott 27 25 19 71 Sergt. Coles 30 22 18 70 Sergt. Harlow 30 26 14 70 Sergt.-Major Broad. 29 18 18 65 285 269 220 774 PENARTH. Sert. Vinnicombe 2,6 32 21 79 Sergt. Thomas 31 25 19 75 Sergt.-Inst. Lobban 30 25 14 69 Pte. J. Jones 26 22 19 67 Corpl. 27 18 12 57 Ool.-Sergt. Jones. 25 19 8 52 Pte. lloyd 19 11 18 48 Pte. Jones 23 8 12 43 Pte. Cobblediclr 24 10 7 41 Corpl. Percy 25 9 2 36 256 179 567

ABERDARE. ANNUAL SHOOTING COMPETITION. The annual shooting competition in connection with the 0 and P Companies of the 3rd Battalion of th Welsh Regiment took place on the ground on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired, with the exception that in the early part of the day there was rather a strong wmd across the firing points. The officers present at the competition were Lieut.-Col. Thos. Phillips, officer commanding the companies; Capt. W. D. Phillips, and Lieut. leuan G. Thomas. The targets were. as usual-200 and 500 yards, five shots being allowed at each target. A large sum of money and articles in kind were collected by the officers and members of the corps from the leading tradespeople and other residents in the town to be distributed as prizes to the successful competitors. We append the list of the top shots 12007ds 500yds Tl Lieat. Ieuan G. Thomas 23 20 43 Private J. Shannon 19 23 42 Sergeant T. G. Chivers 20 22 42 Colour-Sergeant E. Shannon 21 19 40 Private Arthur Williams 25 15 40 Colour-Sergeant W. H. Jones 18 21 39 Private Henry Lucas 20 19 39 Corporal W. Arnold 18 19 37 Sergeant Llew. Jones 20 17 37 Private Walter .Shannon 17 19 36 Private D. Williaini 20 16 36 [ Private David Oavies 16 19 35 Private T. S. Roberts. 19 16 35 Sergt.-Inst. T. Hunt 14 20 34 FLe. D. Jenkin 17 17 34 Lieut. -C >1. T. PhiUips 18 16 34 Pte. D. Masser .20 14 34 Lieut. W. D. 16 17 33 Pte. George Crocker .< 17 15 32 Pte. S. J. Phillips 19 13 32 Corporal F. D. George 20 12 32 Pte. Hy. Griffiths 19 12 31 Sergt. Walter Lanmar 11 19 "O Pte. C. R. Davies 12 18 30

MR RANDELL, M.P., AND HIS CONSTIT CJEMTS. After addressing a mass meeting of miners at Clydach in the afternoon on labour questions, Mr Kandell, M.P., proceeded to Graig-cefn-Park on Saturday evening to address a joint meeting of* the inhabitants of Velindre and Graig, on the Parish Councils Act. The meeting was well- attended and enthusiastic, and many of the influential farmers of the district were present. The Rev. J. Lewis presided. The meeting was addressed in English by Mr Randell, M.P., and by Mr Isaac Evans, miners' agent, in Welsh, and concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the speakers.

MEETING AT LLANELLY. On Friday evening a meeting was held at Moriah Chapel, Llanelly, under the auspices of the local branch of the Women's Liberal Associa- tion, for the purpose of explaining the objects of the Parish Councils Act.—Mr W. Howell occupied the chair.—Addresses were delivered by Mis-s Southall, London Messrs Wm. Howell, Tom Hughes, Joseph Maybery, and the Revs. R. M. Humphreys and T. John, LUinelly.—Votes of thanks concluded the meeting.

SKENFRITH. Mr Reginald'MeKenDa, Liberal candidate for North Monmouthshire, visited Skenfrith on Fri- day night, and addressed the electors on the Parish Councils Act in the Board Schools at Nor- ton's Cross. The Rev. Jnc. Hook, Baptist minister, Garway, presided.

BEER-GIVING AT CARMAR- THENSHIRE SALES. STRICTURES BY MR LEWIS MORRIS. At the county petty-sessions, Carmarthen, on Saturday, Mr Lewis Morris observed that most disgraceful disclosures were made on the previous Saturday in connection with six cases of drunken- ness at Rhydymarchog, Newchurch. The prao- tice of giving beer at sales was, in his opinion, most reprehensible. It would seem that each of the defendants had stated that sfirits had been mixed with the beer supplied to them. The magistrates could not deal with the offence under the licensing laws because it. appeared the drink had not been given away by the party who held the occasional licence, but by the vendor. He (Mr Morris) contended that the police ought in certain cases to apply for a sample of the drink. If that be refused them, then they would know where they were, but if it be handed over it could be sent to the countv analyst, and he could make a report on it. This would then admit of a prosecution.—The Rev. R. Gwynne Lawrence, Middleton Hall, concurred with Mr Lewis Morris's reinarks.-After some discussion by the bench, Captain Harries, deputy chief constable, was requested to instruct the police to do what they could in the matter.

FUNERAL OF MR C.MARSHALL GRIFFITH, Q.C. The funeral of Mr Charles Marshall Griffith* Q.C., of 31. Hyde Park-square, and Pare Twnd, Cardiganshire, formerly chairman of the Car- diganshire Quarter Sessions, took place quite quietly on Saturday in Paddington Cemetery, the first part of the Burial Office being said at St. Michael's, Paddington, by the Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal. The principal mourners were Mr John Griffitbt, Mr H. C. Penfold, the Rev. GeorgeSandham Griffith, the Rev. C. H. Griffith, and Mr G. M. Griffitb.1

BILLIARDS. H. COLES v. H. W. STEVENSON. In a 4,000 up spot-barred match at the Billiard- hall, Argyll-street, W., Coles conceded 600 points Rtart to Stevenson, but got so far behind on Thursday and Friday that on Saturday with his total at 1,801 against 2.868 he had practically very little chance left. Before the final stage was over, however, the scratch man drew very close, :md though at one time 1,100 odd behind, he was in the end only beaten by 490. The best breaks of the day were 209, 135, 149, and 108 by Coles, and 129, 92, 63, and 61 by Stevenson, the totals at the end readme :-Stevenson, 4,000 Coles, 3,510. ROBERTS v. MITCHELL. Play in this match for £ 200 was resumed at Birmingham on Saturday in the presence of a meagre attendance. The Sheffielder won by 1.962 points. Scores Mitchell, 24,000; Roberts, 22,033.

EXHUMATION OF A CLERGYMAN'S BODY. On Friday Mr Nisbet, funeral undertaker, of Partick, received instructions to exhume the body of the Rev. R. H. Dignum, an Episcopalian min:ster belonging to Warrington. The man was found dead at Partick some weeks ago, and hurriedly buried as an ordinary pauper. On his friends in England hearing of it they ordered the body to be immediately exhumed.

LOCAL :FAIRS FOR OCTOBER. Llanelly 1 Llangammarch Aberystwyth 1 Rhayader 15 St. Clear's.. 2 Haverfordwest 16 Abergwilly 2 Newport (Pern.) 16 Tregaron 2 Builth 16 Buiith 2 Magor 16 Knighton 2 Narbet-th 17 Brechba 3 Newbridge-on.Wye.. 17 Brynaman. 6 Capel Cynon 18 Cayo 6 Newcastle Kmlyn 19 Fishguard 8 Lampeter 19 Swansea.. 8 Llandovery 22 Carmarthen 9 Maenclochog 22 Caerphilly 9 Llangennech 23 Alltwen 9 Llansawel. 23 Llanfihangel ai-arth 10 Llaugadock 25 Mathry Io Abergwilly 27 Hay 10 Pembroke — 29 Loughor 10 Kidwelly 29 Pontypool 10 Llantn'sant 29 Pencarreg 11 Llandilo 29 St. clemes.- 121 Crynnnych 30 Talgarth 33 Henfeddau 30 Rhayader 14 Llanybyther 30 Trecastie 14 Neath 31 Letteraton. 15

— I t Concerning the marriage of Prince Adolphos of I [ k with Lady Margaret Grosvenor, the j National Observer says:—"The Duke of West- I minster, who has a large family, was not particu* | larly inclined foe the match, wfcich is purely one l of affectipn."

MAESTEG LOCAL BOARD AND THE MARGAM ESTATE. STRONG ALLEGATIONS BY MRKNOX. EMPHATIC REPUDIATION. An ordinary meeting of the Maesteg Local Board was held on Friday evening, Mr D. Davies presiding.—A plan was sent by Mr E. Knox, Margam, of the proposed diversion of the Railway No. 2 of the Port Talbot Dock and Railway scheme near the entrance to the ceme- tery. The plan was approved of subject to the condition that the bridge crossing the road be at least 24ft. wide. Some members were of opimon that the width should be 36ft. —Dr. Evan Davies, medical officer, sent in his report for the quarter ended September 30fih. The deaths were 34, or 12'8 per 1,000 per annum and the births 78, or 30'4 per .1.000 per annum. Some houses in Rock- street and Edwards'-court were reported as unfit for human habitation, and it was decided that notices be forthwith served upon the owners of the same. The medical officer also recom- mended the ventilation of the main sewers. The surveyor was ordered to carry out the same in the most populous parts.—The following letter was read:— Estate Office, Margam Park, Port Talbot, October 8th, 1894. a Mr R. Scale, Maesteg Local Board, Dear Sir,—Yours of the 4th inat to hand. I think it wil1 be as well for me to recall to your memory the correspondence, which has already passed between us, with reference to the water supply, etc. On the 11th of May last I informed you that Miss Talbot is willing to grant to North's Company leave to assign whatever wacer rights they have at a nominal sum, provided that the Maesteg Local Board would undertake to 1 rovide, in the first place, water for the benefit of the tenant of Bryntnawr Farm; and, in the second place, water for the b nefl1 of Miss Talbot's tenants on her building land. I wrote to you again on the 25th of May to say that although I intended that you should supply Brynmawr with water by artificial means if necessary, yet, on reconsidering the matter if your board would be willing to meet Miss Talbot by taking away the weigh-bridge near the Town-hall, and remove it somewhere else, you will not be required to supply Brynmawr with water by artificial means, but simply guarantee that the tenant shall have an ample supply for fann and stock. This mat,t2r bas now been drug. ging on, owing, I suppose, to the impossi- bility of your board making up their minds; meanwhile, North's Navigation Company have surrendered to Miss Talbot the land on which the weigh-bridge is erected; consequently, I need not trouble rour board any loner on the matter beyond informing them that when the surrender of the land on which the weigh-bridge is erected is ompleted Miss Talbot will then take any legal steps which may be required to eject any persons off the land in question who may be trespassing on it. As your board is not willing to meet Miss Talbot in an amicable manner, you can hardly expect Miss Talbot to agree to your proposals; and consequently the offer of water which was made to you last May is now withdrawn. I have very little doubt that on the formation of a new board at Maesteg a different policy in regard to the Margam estate will be put in force in lieu of the present policy of your board, which has been, for some reason or other, to thwart Miss Talbot in improving her property at Maesteg in every possible way, and which is, I venture to say, a most suicidal policy so far as your own board is concerned, as, to my knowledge, you have prevented the erection of a considerable number of houses owing to the difficulties your board have put in the way of intending builders.—Yours faithfully, EDWARD KNOX. The CHAIRMAN said he could not understand that letter at all. It was a wonder Mr Knox could find time to write such a long letter and in such a bad spirit. The board had 111 no way prevented building on the estate. The board surrendered the weigh-bridge, and he (the chair- man) considered that the arrangement for Brynmawr water had been closed. That letter, he considered, violated every principle of honour, for no one there had ever lifted a little finger to injure the estate or Mr Knox. Mr G. FEBEIKR thought it providential that the Margam estate did not extend very far into Maesteg, or he did not know what would become of the place. The board did all in their power and spent a deal of money in supporting the Port Talbot Dock and Railway Bill, which would benefit the Margam estate more than any other. The board did everything to enhance the value of the estate, and never attempted to thwart the mterests of Miss Talbot. Alderman J. DAVIKS, M.D., said he was the oldest member of the board, and he would state most emphatically that not in a single instance did the board do what they were accused of in the letter. He was surprised at the grave alle- gations made, more especially when Mr Knox had attended a special meeting of the board and agreed to the proposals as to the water scheme. The clerk was instructed to reply to the letter denying the allegations.

THEATRE ROYAL (CARDIFF). At this theatre, during the ensuing week, Cardiff playgoers are to be favoured with a return visit of Miss Cissie Grahame's Comedy Company, in the production of their exceedingly laughable comedy, entitled "A Pantomime Rehearsal," by Ceoil Clay. As this is practically confined to one aot, it will be preceded by "The Hihwayman," by Justin Huntly McCarthy, and "Faithful James." The Rehearsal," however, is the prin- cipal item ot the triple bill, and it is certainly one of the most mirth-provoking spectacles yet produced. Cleverly couceived throughout, it is the very essence of wit and humour, the merri- ment being sustained from start to finish, Some "swells" reaolve on having amateur theatricals, and all the "business" oonnected with re- hearsals is transacted on the stage to the delight of the actors almost as much as the audience. Everybody, of course, expects to be selected for the leading role, and as everybody cannot be thus favoured there is much anguish of soul and dire uncertainty as to the carrying out of the arrangements. All the humours of amateur theatricals are displayed with striking effect, and a more diverting play is hardly conceivable. The compaoy is a strong one, and includes ML Horace Mills in the character of Lord Arthur Pomeroy, whose irrepressible conceit and desire to boss the show generally is one of the main features of the performance.

THE GRAND THEATRE (CARDIFF). Mr Clarence] Sounes, tbQ lessee and manager of the Grand Theatre, has for the ensuing week secured the engagement of Mr McLeod Loader, and company in the production of the new and sensational military dram*, en titled "The Enemy's Camp." The company, which is a strong one, will be aided m their efforts by special scenery and mechanical effects and as the drama is both cleverly conceived and wonted out, and includes several very thrilling episodes pertaining to the hfe of a soldier, a cordial reception may be anticipated.

THE EMPIRE (CARDIFF). An exceptionally heavy programme has been jJroyided for the patrons of the Cardiff Empire during the ensuing week, there being no less than nine turns," the majority of which are "stars." Harry Champion, the latest London celebrity in the comic singing line, heads the list. The Sisters Tilley, well-known to Cardiff audience^, have also been engaged, and may again oblige with their popular Donkey Arno." Miss Bertha Carniham, from the other side of the Atlantic, the clever ventriloquist; Trillo, the sweetly-cultured soprano; Miss Kate Geraldine the comedian, Sam Richards the Lady Whistler, Miss Laura Leavitt; the clever male impersona- tor, Ada Twibell; and the musical comedy specialists, Evans and Luxmore, are also in- cluded in the list, and Dan Leno is to appear next week.

THE EMPIRE (NEWPORT). At this theatre the Albert and Edmunds troupe, which scored such a success in Cardiff last weelr, will appear in their new farce entitled "Lively for two of them." The Brothers McNaughton, exceptionally clever eccentric oomedians, will also appear, the other turns including Tessie Vandean, the serio-comic songstress Alf Chester, the descriptive vocalist; Lilly Vento and the great Vento, who is in the first row of ventriloquial stars.

THE EMPIRE (SWANSEA). The appearance of the celebrated Da.n Leno at this theatre during the week may well be regarded as the engagement of the season. This artiste is under a ten years' engagement with Sir Augustus Harris for the Druiy Lane annuals, and is not only at the top of his profession, but far and away the funnieet of variety par- formers. Notwithstanding his youth, Mr Leno earns the salary of a Cabinet Minister, and is being paid by Mr Stoll sufficient to arouse a feeling of covetousness on the part of those who a.re not so exceptionally gifted. He will treat the patrons of the Empire to some of his latest successes, which, we understand, outvie the laughter-making propensities of any of his previous sketches. In addition Mr Stoll has engaged one of the strongest companies that has yet appeared at the Swansea. Empire.

THE PANOPTICON (CARDIFF). At this place of amusement the Royal Epping Forest gipsies continue their engagement, and if last week's business be any criterion, their success should produce a record attendance. Hundreds of people have travelled for miles to see these gipsies and their marvellous powers of delinea- tion as displayed during their former visit are hourly being testified to by persons who have now experienced the truth of their predictions. The little lady Princess Paulina enters upon the last week of her engagement, and those who have not seen the living doll will only have an oppor- tunity of doing so during the present week. The remaining attractions—the skating-rink, shooting gallery, mystic maze, Devonio's illusions, wax- works exhibition, and other nonlliie8-are also in full swing.

D'ARC'S WAXWORKS (CARDIFF). The wonderful and r.ipid strides Madame D'Arc's elegantly-fitted exhihition of waxworks, with its other innumerable novelties, has recently made towards the "goal of popularity." "Satanella," the talented lady palmist, has been drawing crowded houses to her receptions. From the advertisement we see that Madame D'Arc has been successful in re-engaging Satanella for a short season longer.

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HEARD BY THE MAN UNDER THE CLOCK. CARDIFF, Saturday. UNDRR THK FOREIGN FLAG. 1 "It doesn't matter a brass farthing. Things have come to such a pass that the ship- owner-" "Ship-manager, you mean." "I mejin shipowner, Don't try to be sarcastic." "The man who runs steamers on commission isn't a shipowner.' That man, as he gets his living out of steamers is, to all intents and purposes, a shipowner. There's no occasion at all, not the slightest, to be pedantic about a word. We're dealing with the effect of the laws on ship working and the man who works the ship has to encounter the harrassing of the laws-idiotic, red-tape, old woman's, tied-to-your-apron-string rules— "Well, all right, go on; call'em what you like. Sorry I spoke. What about it all t" Shipowners will be bound to put their boats under the foreign flag."

--0- WHY ? And why ? Wherefore, Most Sapient?" Because, if I transferred a steamer to-day to the Norwegian flag, I should get quit of all these rules and regulations. I would load and sail her as I chose. Crew would cost me only 22 10s a month instead of £4 ? Eh, what ? j34 you pay JB4. I'll tell the shareholders I Who is it that's giving £3 10s somebody goj men at B5 5s.' I'm saying the men's price. They want B4. I can get Norwegians at R2 10s and no bother. Grub, too give 'em stock-fish and aoup-there you are half the cost; two-thirds more than cover it. Steady, respectable fellows." --0--

THESE TROUBLESOME BEGULATIONIL Why don't you get Norwegians, then ? I mean to say—and that's more likely—shipowners get the cheapest labour they can already Norwegians oe 'longshoreman. lisu't that it ¥ And feed the beggars on the most rubbishy stuff that can be bought. Ha, ha, ha If you'd had a round voyage anywhere-- Well, here's the proof the worst threat that can be made is to put the men on their whack—that's what they call the Board of Trade allowance. Where there's a good cook or steward little meeses can be made up; and it doesn't cost any more. The men are better fed and if they grumble, it is a punishment to put them on the allowance." I've heard a few as to the sort of thing that goes on in supplying ship's food. Good money paid, but some favoured friend geta the good price for inferior food." Plenty of tales and plenty of lies. But our grievance is the diversity of decisions and irritating meddling of the Board of Trade. Not so much the laws them- selves as the way they're administered. Here's the Act says you must have so-and-so aboard. Well, you get it. Surveyor in one port passes it; and when you come round to another port the surveyor there rejeots it. Let's have uniformity and system then we should know where we are." -0-

RUINOCS RATKS OF FREIGHT. And your Federation isi> strong enough to alter this ? You can fight only Wilson, but not the Board of Trade. Shipowning must be pretty profitable on the whole. Like the farmers, always going to the dogs never get there." It's easy to laugh when you're not hurt your- stlf. Freights are ruinous. Judge for yourself. I fixed a steamer to-day for Buenos Ayres at 8 9d a ton have had 36s before now I took 10s 9d for Rosario and used to get 428 6d." Rates like that keep our trade. It won't pay people in Argentine to open out coal-search for it-when they can get the best Welsh put on their wharves at about 22s a ton. Cheap freights keep up our trade." But what about the shipowner Ah, well there you are He gets it, though, on the homeward freights. In the old days of higher rates there were no return cargoes, I sup- pose; nothing like now." Not the heavy wheat. No such call for ton- nage; but, still, returu cargoes. As it is now, it doesn't pay. Tonnage must be laid up there's 60,000 tons idle on the Tyne at this moment, and when the Baltic closes there'll be heavy addi- tions."

A MODERN BABEL. Switzerland, with its mixture of races and tongues, is a sort of muaein Babel, a fact which causes much trouble, ii. particular to the military authorities. At Walleustadt, the other day, at the recruiting station, there was a guard com- posed of five men. The chief was a lieutenant, who spoke German only, the second a sergeant who spoke Italian only, the third a corporal who could speak French and Spanish, the fourth a private who could speak French and German, and the fifth a private who could speak French and Italian. When the lieutenant bad to transmit an order to the sergeant he had to get the last-named man to interpret for him when he wanted to communicate with the corporal he bad to requisi- tion the fourth man, and so on, great delay and confusion being thus occasioned.

STOPPED A TRAIN BECAUSE OF TOOTHACHE. A man who stops a train because he has the toothache must be regarded as a public auisance. Fleury, an artisan, was travelling from Corbeil to Paris the other day, and pulled the alarm-bell as the train was leaving a wayside station. There was at once a stoppage, and the guard was naturally eager to know from Fleury v> at was wrong. The man coolly replied that he wanted something to cure a raging tooth. The railway official energetically expostulated, and said that he was not lIing to be made a fool of in that flagrant manner. The alarmist was summoned for his act, but did not appear before the tribunal. He was condemned in default to a fine of 50f.

HEALTH OF CARDIFF. Analysis of births and deaths registered in Cardiff during the week ended Saturday, October 20th, 1894 .— Total births u 86 Rate per 1,000 per annum 29 7 Total deaths 48 Rate per 1,000 per annum 16'8 Rate of mortality from zymotic diseases 2'1 Died under one year old 20 Aged 60 and upwards 6 Whooping-cough 1 Diphtheria 2 Influenza 1 ) iiarrhce v and dysentery 3 Violence 1 Other causes 40 Inquest cases 4 In public institutions Cardiff Infirmary 2 Cardiff Workhouse 1 The returns are calculated on an estimated population of 148,890. E. WALFOBD, Mtdical Officer of Health.

CARDIFF. STAB-STBEET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The jubilee services at the above place will be con- tinued this day. The friends and admirers of the venerable Dr. Newman Hall will be glad to know that he will preach at Star-street this evening at 7.30. The interesting feature in connection with these services has been a presentation made by the church of a very fine study desk and chair for the pastor, and a beautiful set of electro-plated tea and coffee service for Mrs Morris, with suit- able inscriptions on both gifts. TEMPERANCE MISSION.—Mr William Dunn, a well-known temperance advocate, commenced a gospel temperance mission in Wood-street Chapel on Saturday evening. The Rev. John Morris presided, and the attendance was very large. It was announced that the mission would extend throughout this week. GUARDIANS.—At Saturday's meeting of the Board of Guardians, under the presidency of Mr O. H. Jones, sanction was given to the hiring of additional office accommodation at Queen's Chambers, and a notice of inquiry was read from the Local Government Board as to an alteration of the Cardiff borough boundaries.— The Clerk reported that the nominations for the coming electioa would have to be in by Wednes- day, the 5th of December. The election will take plac, on the 18th of December.—The report of the building committee was submitted, and the recommendation of Mr Seward, architect, that a system of central boilers be instituted at the workhouse, was adopted. On the suggestion of Mr D. T. Alexander it was decided to engage the servioea of an expert as to the character of the system to be introduced. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Friday evening a com- mercial traveller named Hy. Scrivin, who had been selling disinfectants in the town for some days past, wa." sud- denly taken ill at his lodgings, No. 18, Gloucester-street. Dr. Scale was at once sent for and the man was put to bed. Later on in the evening he got out, and on his return returned to rest. He was, hawever, found dead on Saturday.

SWANSEA. CONGBBGATIONALISTS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—Following the lead of the Baptist denomination, theCongregationalists have selected four candidates for the forthcoming school board election—the Revs. Dyfodwg Davies and John Davies, and Messrs D. R. Lewis and W. Harris (solicitor). The first thfee are old members. SWANSEA HOSPITAL—The secretary of the hospital acknowledges the receipt of JB13 12s 2d, most kindly contributed by workmen in the employ of the Graigola Merthyr Company, Limited, Fuel Works, Swansea, per Mr T. Rowland £910s from the workmen of Onllwyn Colliery, Neath, per Mr Griffiths Thomas.

NEATH. MUNICIPAL.—With the exception of Mr Howel Cuthbertsonj the four retiring mem- bers of the Neath Town Council offer themselves for re-election. They are Mr ifid ward Davies. Mr John Bevan Daviee, and Mr A. Russell Thomas. The fol- lowing offer themselves to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Cutbbertson, Mr James Glass, Mr Alexander Peters, Mr Edmund Law, and Mr T. Teague. Mr A. H. Richards, newsagent, has also issued an address to the bur- gesses. When hiscandidaturewasannounced. many thought that the move was intended to partake of the nature of a jest, but judging from the word- ing of the address Mr Richards is as earnest as any one of the candidates. Meetings of supporters are being held almost nightly.

LLANNON. CONSERVATISM.—ON FRIDAY night a meeting was held at the Board School, Liannon, under the auspices of the Carmarthenshire Conservative Association. Mr Seymour, Pontyberem, pre- sided. Mr E. Richardson, Conservative can- didate for East Cairnarthenshire, delivered a lengthy address iu English. He criticised the Home Rule and Disestablishment Bills, and enumerated several measures that were 011 the Conservative programme, among them being the transferring of rates to the Imperial Exchequer.— Mr Morgan James then spoke in Welsh, dealing chiefly with the conditiou of Ireland.—Votes of thanks to the spectators and chairman brought the proceedings to a close.

MERTHYR. CARDIFF CORPORATION WATERWORKS.—Mr Orton, the manager, has forwarded a cheque for 20 guineas to the secretary of the Merthyr Hospital, that amount having been subscribed by the staff and workmen employed on the Cardiff Corporation Waterworks at Cwm Taff Fawr. THE LIGHTNING ACCIDENT.—Mr David Davies, of 42, Bridge-street, who wa& severely injured by lightning, which consumed the covering of an umbrella which he was carrying, near his own house has returned home after a beneficial change of scene. It transpires that after he was carried home, be missed from his pocket the sum of JE12 10i. How he lost the money he does not know.

GWAELODYGARTH (PENTYRCH). LECTURE.—Oil Friday evening, at Snlem Bap. tist Chapel, Gwaelodygarth, the Rev. J. Gomer Lewis, D.D., Swansea, delivered his popu'ar lecture on the World's Fair to an appreciative audience. The rev. doctor has delivered his lecture no fewer than 138 times.—The chair was occupied by Mr John Benjamin, Cardiff.

ABERDARE. SAD DEATH or A PLATELAYER.—On Friday evening a platelayer named Vivian, tesiding in Monk-street, as he was returning home with the gang from ms work on a trolley from Cwmbach. fell off and the trolley ran over his arm. It transpired later, however, that he had sustained internal injuries, from which he died before midnight.

BRTDGEND. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Henry Loveridge, David Hopkins. George Davies. Evan Davies, and John Stone, all colliers, of Maesteg, were charged with assaulting P.C.'s In £ s and Moynihan in the execution of their duty by throwing stones at them 011 the 17th inst., at Maesteg. Loveridge wa3 fined £3, and the other defendant £2 each.

RHONDDA VALLEY. UDDEN DEATH.—About 11 o'clock on Saturday evening Mr Carew, grocer, residing at TOM, Ystrad, died suddenly while serving behind the counter in the shop. The deceased was about 50 years of age, and had carried on business as a grocer for a considerable number of years past.

ABERDARE. OPENING A NEW ORGAN.—On Sunday the new organ erected by Messrs Peter Connacker and Company, of Huddersfield, at the English Wesleyan Chapel, was opened. Tho Rev. P. Parsons, of Blaenavon, and the Rev. B. Walton (Primitive Methodist) preached. In the after- noon Mr Harmston, the organist of the church, presided at the new organ.

LATE SHIPPING NEWS. (LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.) The brig May, of Christiania, from London for Blyth, in ballast, has stranded off Bamborough Castle, Northumberland, ancl is likely to become a total wreck. Crew saved. The dandy Ark, of aud from Bridgwater, for Falmouth, with bricks, was abandoned dismasted, and in a sinking condition. Crew landed at Falmouth. The ketch Carrie, of Cowes. stranded in Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, but may float if the weather moderates. Crew saved. The Axel, from Slite for Rio Janeiro, with timber, has arrived at Malmo leaky, after being ashore at Sjolleu. The German shii Afglade, from Liverpool for Honolulu, h- i^rivt-d at Monte Video with cargo heated. A schooner, naiite unknown, passed Seahousea on Sunday with head sails blown away. She steering north, probably for Firth of Forth. Th* vessel appeared waterlogged. A Kertch telegram states that the steamer Lemgo, after collision with the Austrian steamer Hungaria, grounded at the Kertch end of Euykale Channel. No danger. It is supposed that the damage is slight. The barge Alice Little, from London for Southampton, with petroleum, was stranded in Seaford Bay, and is a total wreck. Crew saved. The Warner light vtwsel drove ashore during a gale in Seaforcl but may get off if the weather moderates. Four men were drowned. The barquentine Fame, of Drogheda, loaded, stranded under Tynemouth Castle, and is a total wreck. Crew landed at North Shields. The schooner Royal Tar, of Brixham, for Dordt, with clay, has been towed mto Dover with main boom gaff broken. The barque James, of and for Risoer, from Falmouth, in ballast, stranded near the entrance to the river Wear, and it is feared that she will be a total wreck. Crew saved.

LIVER COMPLAINTS.—Dr. King's Dandelion and Quinine Liver Pills, without Mercury, remove all Liver and Stomach Complaint! Biliousness. Headache, Sick B«M. Indigestion. Coinnlainta 1M2

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT CWMAVON. THK EE MEN INJURED. On Friday evening, owing to an explosion of ga-s at the Cwinavon Steelworks, three of the workmen were very severely in- jured. One, .William Jones, mason, had his head fnid body so fractured by flying debris, that he had to be conveyed to Swausea Hospital. The other men named Jno. Marris, and E. Morecombe, although severely hurt, are in the hands of the local doctors, and hopes are entertained of saving the lives of all.

SOUTHEND MURDER. READ HAS A GRIEVANCE. The latest information relative to the trial of Jamee Canham Read, for the murder of Florence Dennis, at Prittlewell, near Southend, shows that; the case will not come on at the Eisex Assizes before November 12th or 13th. The commission opens on the 8th prox., and jurors are sworn for the 9th. As Sunday intervenes it is regarded as extremely improbable that a prosecution of such magnitude would commence on the Saturday, thus involving the lockmg up of the jury over Sunday. In addition to this there are several .small cases to be disposed of, and these, it is believed, will be taken first by Baron Pollock. Meanwhile Read continues to display EXTRAORDINARY FORTITUDE. His quarters in Chelmsford Gaol are as comfort- able as prison regulations will permit, and he has frequently expressed his thanks for the considera- tion which he has received. There is one griev anoe, however, which seems to affect him sorely, and that is the deprivation of the luxury of a shave. Those who have recently seen him state that they can scarcely recognise the man as the trim and smart individual they had observed at Southend Police-court, the cause of the change which a beard of some growth has brought about. To Read's evident gratification he received a few days ago a copy of the Treasury depositions, and he lost no time in preparing VOLUMINOUS NOTES, which were duly sent on to his solicitor, Mr J. E. Waters. The weak points cf the prosecution were shrewdly commented on, and various sug- gestions were made as to the hne of defence. As recently as Friday morning Mr Waters received another letter from his client, containing other hints in view of the approaching trial. The suspect is very bitter against several of the wit- nesses who have already appeared against him, and has suggested that one in particular, whose name may tie readily recalled, should be forth- with indicted for perjury. There is a rumour that a well-known Q.C. will hold the leading brief for the authorities, and that a wearer of the silk also will defend. Detective-inspector Baker, of Scotland-yard, has been seen in Stepney on several occasions recently, and the natural inference is that the visits are associated with the fresh evidence ot which notice has already been given to those responsible for the defence.

GARDENING NOTES. There is usually a good deal to do in this de. partment in autumn. Annuals will now be getting very untidy, and should be oleared off, the ground manured, or dressed with compost containing something of a manurial character, and planted with bulbs and other flowera for spring. Hyacinths, when planted in borders, look better in groups of five, seven, or more. The bulbs may be planted about six inches apart and from three inches to five inches deep. The same depth will do for narcissi, but tulips and crocuses will do with a less depth of covering. Something will depend upon the nature of the soil. In heavy land, a lighter covering will be better, but in light land the full depth stated may be used. Bulbs will work through a heavy mass of soil, but I find that if planted more than three inches deep they are longer in coming up, and the flowers are weaker. This probably would not be of so marked a character in very light soil, and will be better to make some allowance for this. In planting bulbs in heavy soil, scatter a little sharp sand beneath and over them, and in plantiug groups of choice lillies work in a little old turf and leaf-mould. It is always advisable in planting clumps of lilies, or any other choice bulbs, to tix a stout label close to each group with the name written thereon. Crocuses and snowdrops should be planted thickly, not more than two inohes apart, if they are to make any show. The common double yellow daffodil is a charming bulb to plant in masses, and the trumpet major single is a good companion to it— they are very good to gather for the rooms. The double scarlet and other( anemones may be planted now. I have generally had them do best when planted early. Box edgings may be re- planted now, and weedy walks turned and freshened up with a little new gravel if required. Take up dahlias as soon as the frost cuts off their beauty. See that the labels are firmly attached, a it is so unsatisfactory to have unnamed plants. Remove all surplus wood from raspberry plantations. It will require ail the exposu.e of the young wood which can be given to insure its ripening this season. There is an immense crop of pears this season, but, so far as my experience goes, the flavour is below the average. This might have been expected from the character of the season and the heavy crop. I have tasted a good many pears lately, but found nothing equal to a good sample of Marie Lionise. This, I take it, tiS ilia ixwt v-r of I tten; and its season may be prolonged considerably by gathering the fruits at intervals. I have pro- longed the supply in this way for six weeks. Another penr that stands out prominently as regards flavour is Glou Morceau. On warm, deep soils it is excellent as a pyramid on the quince, when the trees are well nourished on the surface but in cold districts it should have a wall. Another good late pear is Winter Nelis. This is said to be rather tender possibly it may be on cold, damp soils, but in this district it bears freely as a pyramid. The only fault which can be found with it is its sizcl-it is rather small, and the rage now is for big thmgs. The old seckle pear used to be a favourite with many, but it is not much grown now. I have never been able to do anything with Easter beurre, it seems to require a special soil and situation, and even then it is very uncertain. For planting on north walls or fences, kitchen plums and Morello cherries are reliable. I have had immense crops of Victoria and Pond's seed- ling plums on a north wall; in fact, nearly all kinds of plums will bear well on a north wall, but the flavour of gages and other dessert plums is inferior in a bad aspect. Beetroot is now pretty fully grown and should be lifted and stored. The roots should not be bruised in lifting, or the colour will boil out in cooking. Store where the frost cannot reach the ioots. The autumn rains are making it rather difficult for earthing up celery. This is work which must be done when the plants and the soil are fairly dry. Better tie each plant up with a piece of matting, or raffia, before putting the soil up. The raffia will do 110 harm if left on, as exposure to damp boon causes it to lose its strength. Old gardeners used to take a good deal of pains in banking Jup the winter celery, so as to throw off the wet, but this careful workisnot seen so much now-a-days however, if celery is to keep, the wet must be kupt out of the hearts. It is impossible to foretell the character of the coming winter, but the broccoli are sure to be sappy, and it will be a good plan no lay them with heads to the north. There is no particular hurry about this for a week or two, but it outfht to be done by the end of October, so that the plants may have made a little fresh root before frost comes. It is only the late broccoli which need have this treat- ment the early kinds should be lifted before frost comes, and laid in trenches, where protection can easily be given. I am assuming the early cabbages are planted, also the lettuces for standing the wmter. Ventilate freely and, for the present, light fires only to dispel dampor keep out frost. Water with care, without spilling more water than ii necessary. The syringe may be laid aside, as it can only be used with safety in warm house,. Keep all plants likely to suffer from damp on shelves near the glass. Young cuttings of various kind* should be placed on shelves. Freesias, which are now growing freely, must have a light position. Fuchsias, when their work is done. may be placed under the stage and receive only just sufficient water to keep the roots piump. The same remark applies to some extent to tuberous begonias. Pot more bulbs for blooming in winter. Double and single daffodils may be planted in boxes to produce flowers for cutting. It is the custom to grow hyacinths singly in pots, but mixtures of bulbs for the rooms are pretty. Only, when mixtures are used, things which flower nearly at the same time should be selected. These should all be under cover now. It is possible to rIg, up a place with old lights and sheets of corrugated iron or old boards, but, though this will keep out frost, it will not keep out damp, and the highly-fed blooms are very liable to damp in cold structures. Zonal geraniums that were kept from flowering in the summer will now be opening their blossoms, and in a warm room will go on till Christmas. The dwarf Pompon chrysanthemums will flower well in the window, and such kind as Madame Desgrange will last a long time if carefully managed. But tho brightest plant now is the beautiful Scarborough lily.—Cottage Gardening.

PROPERTY SALES. BRIDGEND. On Saturday afternoon Mr W. J. Rees, auctioneer, Swansea, offered for sale by auction, at the Wyndham Arms Hotel, Bridgend, several valuable •freehold tarms, ground rents, accom- modation lands and building sites situate in the parishes of Coity, Coychurch, and St. Bride's Minor. There was a very large attendance, and the bidding throughout was brik. Tysant Farm, house, etc., was sold to Mr W. Griffiths, Coity, for £250. and that gentlettt-a was also the purchaser of Waun House and laniij for.SMS, an some accoinmodationfields for J3470. TysuntCottage mid land went to Mr D. Roberts fcr £4.50. Mr Howells, Pantruthin, purcha,ed 37 acres of accommodation land for £1,300, and Mr Griffiths, Pontyeyme.r Hotel, Ganv Valley, secured Coity Farm and lands for £1,590, and a pasture field at Coity for £351. There was strong competition for Tynewydd Farm, and it was eventually knocked down to Mr J. M. Randall (acting for Lord Dunraven) at £5,110. Mr S. H. Stookwood purchased 80me Isture land. part of the farm. for JB355. Byeastwood Farm went for £1,425 to Mr G. Singer, Litchard. Several other small lots were also disposed of, including the Castle Moat at Coity, which went for £112. Cefn Carvan Farm was withdrawn at £2,650, and Ynislas Farm at £1,100. the reserve price not being reached in either case.

Mr J. suggests that a Bill be passed imposing a tax of £10,000 a year on tbe privilege of votios in the Lords.

NOTES ON THE GAME. [BY OLD STAGER."] We had a tremendous crowd at the Park on Saturday. A big gate when Cardiff v. Newport is the fixture fur the day is assured, but never, I should imagine, did the rivals play before such a huge crowd as that which filled the stands and reserved seats and literally swarmed round the ropes. I was one of the swarmers." Unable to get a seat in the grand stand, and finding the Press Box filled with a lot of people, who, albeit thuy are Pressmen, were at the ground merely as spectators, I made shift to get a view of the tussle from the six- penny side. No more sixpenny side, for unless I contrive to arrive early 11 the scene. Nature has endowed me with more than the average amount of inches, but utilising them to their utmost, that is to say, by standing on the tips of my toes, I saw little, very little, of the first half of the match. The shorter men standing by I really pitied. They could hear the excited ghouls of that portion of the crowd better pitched for sight-seeing, and were one and all unmistakably anxious to swell the chorus, only they didn't know when to shcut. One undersized specimen of humanity from Newport kept me busily employed in detail- ing or retailing what little I could see of what was gome; on, and I veritably believe he was the loudest shouter of them all. We Ilrc nothiug if not partisans at football. In the second half I moved round to the other side of the ground, and was there able to seoure a pretty good view so personally I have nothing to complain of. Speaking m the interests of those I left behind, however, I would with all due respect impress upon the Cardiff committee the necessity of another stand at the racquet court end of the field. That the expenditure on accommodation for visitors to the park has been lavish everyone will admit, but the committee must kepp in mind the fact that football is increasing in popularity and that the population of the town is growing I have no hesitation in saying that on Saturday at least a thousand people caught at the most only occasional glimpses of the game they had planked down their tanners to see. After all, though, it was not much of a game, so the undersized division lost little. (There is material iu that last sentence to elaborate some- thing funny, but time presses.) Cardiff's chance was very hotly fancied, and it is significant, as showing how the whirligig of time alters things, that the Newport section of the crowd seemed to go utterly off their heads because Newport were not beaten I When all is said and done, however, it must be allowed that Newport's performance is deserving of the highest praise. They had, comparatively speaking, a young team out and to draw with a team such as Cardiff put in the held, and their own field, toa remember, was a big achievement. The visitors adopted just the tactics calculated to save themselves. Their forwards kept the ball in as much as possible, and the backs each marked his vis-a-vis. The forwards being pretty evenly matched, the Cardiff three-quarters had the ball among them pretty frequently, but the passing game could not come off when opposed by such deadly tackling as the Newport lads put in. Two or three times Cardiff all but scored, but really the result (au even draw) was about what it should have been. As for the players, it can only be said that one and all did their best. The forwards had a hard time of it, and must have been glad when the final tootle of the whistle set them free to take a rest, and the backs were by no means idle. But as an exposition of Rugby football, seeing that it was being waged by two of the finest clubs in the world the game was disappointing. Hardly fought, if you will, but not brilliant. In the second half Cardiff attacked very hotly, bwt although one or the other of the three- quarters got very near occasionally, he could never quite land. Since the match I have heard some of the men "slanged." For my own part I was quite satisfied with the show. Some passes were fumbled, it is true, but just bear in mind how quickly on the job the Newport men were when the ball was being handled by the Cardiff quartette. You see, it makes all the difference playing a set of backs that don't kuow your game and one that does. To them of course perfect knowledge of tbe Cardiff game and their splendid condition Newport owed their non-defeat on Saturday. Alun Morgan, Cardiff's new full back, has more than reaiised expectations. In the Newport match he had plenty to do and never made a single mistake. His performancas against Huddersfield and Moseley, too, were beyond reproach. Cardiff have long sighed and pined in vain for a back worthy to face Bancroft and England, and at last they seem to have secured him. A splendidly-contested game was that between Swansea and Gloucester. The first half opened well for the hornest6rs. s they penned their upponents in or uear their quarters, but after about 10 minutes' play the Glouoester rapn showed a bold front, and gave the Swatiseaites any amouut of trouble, but m the end only a dropped goal resulted. On the change of ends a most exciting struggle ensued, both sides striving hard for victory. It was well nigh to the call of time that Thorogood made his mark and Bancroft was successful with the kick, from about half-way, and the points were equal. The Gloucester forwards were the heavier lot, and carried many a scrummage by sheer weight, but frequently when the ball got loose the homesters were well to the front. Again, the City men passed much better than their opponents, and often got near the home goal. However, the tackling of the Swansea players was admirable throughout. As to the players, Bancroft was seen at his best for the Swansea men, his well-timed kicks and defence, without doubt, saving his side from defeat. J. Moral1, at three-quarter, ran WElJI. Thorogood worked very hard, kicking with much judgment. Coke did not have much work to do, but the little he did was done well. However; the combination of the home three-quarters was not up to the mark. Amongst the forwards, Rice and B. Livingston were well in evidenoe. As to the visitors, Taylor at three-quarter was the best man. Bagwell and Stephens at half back were very smart, bub the full back, Bartlett, made a few serious mistakes. Amongst a capital lot of forwards, Gollins, Well fugs, aud Price were conspicuous for good play from start to finih. Penarth visited Bristol on Saturday, and returned feeling well pleased with themselves, for they gave the representatives of the City club the soundest drubbing received during the present season. Cardiff a. few weeks previously scored 13 points to nil at Bristol, and when this is placed side by side with Saturday's figures Penarth comes out best. It is only fair, bow- ever, to add that on Saturday two of the best players Bristol can command were absent, viz., Edwin Jenner, captain, and Louis Chard, the former bemg on the injured list, and the latter engaged in the Somerset trial game. Sheppard was too ill to assist the Seasiders. The game was too one-sided to be particularly mteresting, for after the first few minutes Bristol broke down entirely, and had to con- centrate most of their efforts in defensive work. The Penarth forwards were not so quick in heeling out as usual, though they managed to give the halves the ball pretty frequently, and Hutchings and Dewar made some capital open- ings. The three-quarters to a man played a most reliable game, Morgan being in exceptionally good form. The Penarth captain and H. E. Alexander did the bulk of the work, and these two simply made rings round the opposing pair. Bristol played much below their form, and there werepitlpabJe manifestations of lack of training. Ihe forwards were very slow 111 the open, and tackled at times very indifferently, though the weakness of the side was chiefly apparent on the quarter-line. Here there was only one man who, on Saturday's form, can lay claim to a kaovvledge of the game. I refer to Palmer. This player, though small, has plenty of resource, is fairly fast, and tackles with effect. This cannot be said of the remaining three. Lockyer, if I remember rightly, is a forward, and was altogether out of his element on the three- quarter line. The wings—Thomas and Parsons— were also very weak anything like judgment being entirely absent from their play. The two halves, however, gave a praiseworthy exhibition uuder the circumstances. Godwiu, who is now a regular member of the fifteen, put in a tremen- dous amount of defensive work, and was ably supported by his confrere, Pearce. Smithson, too, was in excellent form, and the Bristolians have to thank him for saving a Jot of scoring. The game between Bridgend and Llwynypia was of an interesting character throughout, but unfortuuately it was marred by a serious accident at the start. Atkins, one of the home forwards, in a rush fell awkwardly, and it was found that his shoulder had been dislocated. The two tries of Bridgend were obtained by fast following up by Brown and the failure to field the ball by Iladridge, the home full back. The strength of the visitors lay in the weight and smartness of their front division, who played a splendid game. As far as the backs were concerned, Llwynypia no doubt were superior, as the passing was all on their side, and they had exceedingly hard lines ill not crossing 011 several occasions. The drop goal of Jones's was a magnificent one, being from nearly half-way. Andrew Powell played exceed- iugly well, and he and Thomas were responsible fur several pretty rounds of passing. Hadridg", the home full back, usually a very strong playar, was quite off colour, and compared unfavourably with Deere, the Bridgend man. From a spectator's point ot view the Aberav u v. Llanelly fixture was not a particularly thrilling one after the brilliant exhibition of the preced- ing week, when Newport tried conclusions with tho Scarlets. The match was a rather tame affair. Nevertheless, it was sternly contested from start to close. Aberavon nre a strong lot this season and don't cry under without sufficient cause. In the first half Llanelly had the alope in their favour, and had, on the whole, the btetot the game. With the change of ends, however, it was quite another oolour. The visitors had a long pull and sheer tin luck prevented theiji from making any sC<^ Every moment it was expected that *1 Aberavonites would go over and put on thing to enable them to leave the field an equ** if not a superior, lot. But the something D0*et came, and the visitors went hc*me again 1 defeated team by one try. Forward Aberavon bad a long pull. Thel were a great deal heavier and stronger, and belu8 indisposed to adopt an open game, a large portion of the mutch was a quantity of ulJt interesting scrummaging. Whenever the bw' did get into the open, the home backs shone With some of the glory of the Newport encounter* Their combination, albeit, was not nearly 80 perfect as on that ocoasion. The AberavoniM* went in more for the kicking game, and in tM department fairly outclassed their opponents.

ASSOCIATION. j tDY "SOCKBR."] 1 Decidedly progressing is the footer" game i< South Wales. Clubs are coming forward well, and some 11 showing good form. In fact, the last are n least by far, and if I am not very much mistaken there are going to be some surprises for the oldef established teams. So far as I can gather, there does not seem M be a tendency to increased strength on the par^ of the clubs which have hitherto led the way, and' if they are not a little more spry the youngsterS- will be rushing to the front. Cardiff in particular are falling off, and of Barry and Swansea it can soarcely be said tba they are displaying that capacity to increase i vigour which is desirable. What is the chief complaint ? Settle that, and we can look for the remedy. It is not reduction j in supply, *br there are more players of Associa* ] tion in the district than ever. Nor are thej recruits making new clubs to the weakening of th<M general body. One or two of the older clubs, if not all of them, are best otf in the matter of ne* blood. Maybe that with more thau one promisioCJ player to try, the case is that of the bewildere»| wooer, and those who have to select may btj saying.^ How happy would I be with either,^ were t other dear charmer away." This is thei kind of course which often ends in starting fori matches with only three-parts of the team choseai earlier in the week. 3 I have seen this happon more than once lately( j and with the usual result -a defeat or a narrow 3 escape of it. This is where the weakness chiefly lies, and to those whom it most concerns I snsrges# j that it will be much safer to pick men who are certain to turn up-even if they are only of the ihedlocrity-than to choose from the best if the are not to be relied on to keep the engagment. For a case in point take Cardiff on Saturday. I had "other fish to fry," or to put it in the usual way, a prior engagement which could not be postponed, and so did not] see the match at Bristol. Still, the team? speaks sufficiently for itself, and the] Cardiff eleven which met Bristol South End' bears the impress of having been hurriedly j scratched together. 'Tis just the same with one or two others I could mention, but, as Cardiff has hitherto been leading in Association football her* j it is only fair that they should supply exmple8: both ways when I want them. 1 As to the Bristol match a correspondent states $ Cardiff in the first half had the wind in theift1] favour and repeatedly forced the play. They were very weak in front of the goal, and shot wildly, or would have considerably altered the result of the game. Becker played splendidly#, and but for his excellent defence the score would have been much heavier. Scott also played well. Dale, Luther and Beasley were the pick of the forwards, but the latter kicked far too often out of play. Jackson, the home custodian, saved what looked like impossible shots, but was too fond of leaving his goal. Yet, with Thomas and Jones at back, the liome defence was very good* A. Jonna played well at half. Walters, Clements. Lewis and Mayger were ihe best of the forwards? each played a good game. The score hardly indicated the trus strength of the game, which was of an even nature. i Aberdare is showing good form. The snug little hill totn three years since had an unde- feated socker" record, and they look liko making up to something like their old position io South Wales. One who saw them playing Neath sayit they delighted the spectators, and, making all allowance for local favour, that is still pUll" worth having. My informant adds :—" For Neath Clarke did a good share of work, and did it well. The baokt were very sure, and kicked with force and preoi" sion. The halves, although not equal to copinJf with the passing of the hotse forwards, played » good game, T. H. Hunter being the pick o* them, but combination was lacking. The 90111 was capitally kept by Clarke. On their forir. ot Saturday the locals should make a good shoW against Swansea on Saturday next in the fir,# round of the Welsh Cup. Aud should they 11 plaY as they did, a win for them is not to remote." Ib was an unfortunate match for Newport Of Saturday, for, though thoy beat early in the match Davies, who is a prom15111* player, met with a nasty knock and bad 0 carried off the field. The South Wales and Monmouthshire Asso. ciation on Saturday drew tho ties for the firs* rounds of the senior and junior cups, and in bottt competitions there is likely to be close contests 10 each division. One little contretemps was well got over. I refer to the matter of Builth and Rhayader. The latter was suspended lost season by the Hereford Association for some irregularities in the libre, ford Cup tie match with Builth. This th* S.W.M.A. was to have dealt with at the meeting, but Rl*iyader had cleared the ground by apology to the Hereford Association, and paying Builth half the" gate," The Hereford Association accordingly removed the suspension, and the two teams, therefore, meet in the first round of the S.W. and M.A.'s Cup.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. NEWPORT v. CARDIFF. The meeting of Cardiff and Newport is always great fight in Welsh football annals; and Saturday's match was no exception to the rule in the matter of popular interest, not to say popidar excitement. Kven so early as two o'clock an unbroken stream of humanity was seen flowing towards the Cardiff Arms Park, and for more than an hour and a half after- wards Westgate-street was thronged by a rapidly- moving mass making its way to the locale of the encounter. The floe weather of the past week or two, with just a little frost o' nights, had served to make the ground in splendid play- ing condition, and everybody was full oi expectancy as to the character of the game. No teams in the whole country may be relied upon for a superior exposition of the Rugby code than that almost invariably afforded by the Newport and Cardiff fifteens, and hopes ran unusually high that a magnificent game would bo witnessed. A great contingent came from Newport to give that moral" support to their favourites which a large and demonstrative attendance ensures. Cardiff were made hot favourites, and undoubtedly 01 paper form well merited the confidence placed in them. With five successive wins to their credit, the Cardill record indeed compared very favourably with that of Newport, who out of four matclies plaved had lost one. Paper form, however, is not very reliable-that has often been proved in the past-and Newport we: e expected to make a good fight of it. Regarding the performances of the teams last season, honours between them were even. In the first match played at Newport the Usksiders won by one goal and two triel to a try in the second contest at Cardiff, Newport were defeated by one goal and a try to a try: in the third at Newport, the latter woa by three tries; but in the final match at Cardiff, Newport were beaten by two goals. There was no alteration in the Cardiff team, but unfortunately for Newport they were unable to put anything Jike a represeiitat-ive fifteen into the field, IJ. Thomas, M. Hannan, F. C. Parfitt, T. C. Graham, T. Pook, and Wallace Watts all beiuf absent. Dauncey and lingland, who were at one time Uoubtfuls," turned out, Boucher playing forward vice Gnibam. There were about 20,000 people present when, at 5.30, the teams fielded. During th« long wait ere the match commenced Mr bansome'4 Band gave some admirable selections. As finally composed the teams were POSITION. CARDIFF. NEWPORT. Back Alun Morgan T. Englaiid. Three-quarter. T. W. Pearson W. G. James Three-qtiarter.. J. Elliott A. J. Gould Three-quarter.. D. R. Thomas Gus Gould Tbree-quarter. N. W. Biggs H. Dauncey. Half-back U. B. Swe,-t-Escott, A. R. Williams Half-back Selwyn Biggs C. Thomas forward A. F. Hill (captain) A. W. Kouchet Forward F. Mills J. Hannan Forward W. Cope H. Packer Forward. Gus Lewis W. Groves Forward W. J. Elsey. T. Newoombe Forward W. Davie, W. Par.ons Forward R. Davies J. Jenkins Forward W. Phillips. T. Sanders Referee—Mr J. Ashton, Lancashire Rugby Union. THE GAME. Cardiff lost the toss. and Boucher started oporationS from the river end of the field. The ball fell inte the hands of Selwyn Biggs, who ma.de bis mark and punied to Dauncey, who retumed into touch ileal" the Car- diff 25. A scrum followed the line-out, from which Sweet-Escott got. in a flying kick which sent the ball into touch beyond the centre. More scrummaging ensued, and the Cardiff forwards getting the best 01 it. Selwyn Biggs picked up aud threw U Pearson, who gained a goou slice of ground- Wheeling a scrum the Newport forwards, HarrJ Packer and Jim Hannan prominent, took the ball to the division line, but a loose rush by the Cazdiil forwards iioon altered the venue to the Newport 26| From a line-out one of the Newport forwards end punted down the field, Alun Morgan Iteeoming the reciDient. He returned w.ll tc England, wb< fumbled, and a bcrum ensued not verj far from the Newport line. Sweet-Escott, getth'l hold of the ball, threw to Selwyn Biggs, who passed to lilliott, and the latter clune" ithin an OIce of scoriMfi* Several exciting hcrmns took place on the Newport line, Cardiff trying hard to penetrate the Newport de fence. They jailed to do this, however, C. picking up and sending the b;.ll beyond (he line. Cardiff were awarded a free, to which replied well. Intercepting a pass in the vieioity the centre, Jame» got away and to one of his forwards, who was down by Alun Morgan near the Cardiff Scrummaging here ensued. The Newport ^n| heeling out well gave their halves an opportuni'y' ° the tackling of Selwyn Biggs and Sweet-Kscott ™ .f very keen, and they failed to put three-quarters in motion. For an ieiringsn'o of the rules Cardiff wete penalised, and y ball was placed for James, whose shot at short, ami Norman Biggs receiving he pur.ted touch near the centre. The Newport ba-ks no' tempted to resort to passing, bat Arthur Gould £ 4 ferred wildly to James and no advantage was ijui Charley Thomas get. in a flying kick, bu1- UOHUJI WM on the alert and jpunted to the

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. TO THE EDITOR. SM-1 shall bri much obliged if you will permit me to call 'the attention of your readers to the effort which is now being made by the council of this college to Hecure the prompt fulfilment of the condition attached to the promise of a grant of 210,000 gener.-ously made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer irn August last. I am glad to say that of the £ 5,000 we are required to raise, j32,781 17s has been promised, as will bo seen from the list published in your advertisement columns. It will be observed that one subscription of SSOO is made conditionally upon the whole I amount being obtained before the close of the present year. The council earnestly appeal to the supporters of the college to help them to ittain this end, and thus to show that the generosity of the Government meets with a ready response on the part of the Welsh people. Promises of subscriptions may be sent to the registrar at the college, and the amounts paid aither now or in the course of the coming year.— I am, &c., T. F. ROBERTS, Principal.

RHONDDA VALLEY. Several successful meetings have been held in the Rbondda Parliamentary Division for the pur- pose of explaining the provisions of the new Act. The meeting were well attended. Mr Wm. Abraham, M.P., Councillors Richard Lewis, Richard Morris, and Morgan Thomas were the principal spenkers. Mr Abraham, M.P., and Councillor Morgan Thomas have arranged to address the electors a. Maesteg on the 24th inst. They will also speak at Forudalo and Mardy during the next fortnight.

TACKLING wTIGER BAY." LADS AND LANTERNS. The People's-hall, Loudoun-square, is cele. brating its first anniversary, and the pre- sent is therefore a fitting opporanity for bringing into a little prommence the work of those connected with the movement and the success that has so far accompanied their efforts. The organising secretary of the mission, Mr W. F. Elmes, having the whole of the facts at his finger's ends, one of our representatives called^upon him. We are going," said he, to carry on our winter work on exactly the same lines a.3 last year. Since we began we have increased our membership five-fold. The galleries of the hall, which had been olosed for years, are now open again, and almost all the institutions form- ing part of our work and named in the report are going on very satisfactorily. If there is any weakness it is observable in the Sunday-school and the Baud of Hope, but both are gradually increasing. Amonsr what classes does your work prin- cipally lie P People of all classes living in this district are well disposed towards us, but we work mainly among those connected with the Docks- mechanics and artisans of every grade, and sailors as well. But we have all along seen that if we direct our attention to the sailor element alone we should be unable to show any substantial results, for the seafaring population is necessarily a constantly changing one." Which are the more generally attractive portions of your work ?" Lantern services. In this direction we are introducing a new feature, having obtained per- mission from the proprietors of Tke Graphic, The Daily Graphic, and Black aitd White to reproduce their illustrations week by week at our gatherings. Thus we shall have a series of illustrated lectures on current events." Any other new departures or fresh develop- ments of old ones We hope this winter to give a Reries of Satur- day evening free popular concerts, each concert to be arranged for and carried out by one of \1e Cardiff Chapel choirs. It is intended to have refreshment stall, too." And how is the boy brigade going along ?" Most satisfactorily. We have about 90 mem- bers enrolled in our company, and th-hulkof them are exceedingly promismg lads. NV-- admitted 30 recruits within the last three weeks. During the past year we have expended over JB60 on this branch of the mission's work alone. A great feature of the boy brigade is the Tuesday evening Bible-class, and on the last occasion that it met we had 62 officers and boys present. In the winter it is our intention to run a military tournament, getting up competitions among the various companies in the town. Mr W. A. Smith, the founder of the movement, has promised to visit the town in the beginning of March, and we hope to have him present." I see you carry on an extensive amount of rescue work ?" Yes, and once a month we hold a midnight meeting. Many of the girls who attend them have once been very respectable, and the sad tales of betrayal and suffering that are told us are paiti- ful in the extreme."

THB GBJBAT CURE rou COBNS.- Munday I Viridine-Still further testimony. A Chemist writes Will you send me a bottle of your Viridine ? It is-for my own use. I get plenty of corn cureb of the same colour, but none of Dhem appear to equal yours. Nc one ought to say his corns are incurable until ne has used Viridine." Thousands have bepn cuved, roo"t of whom had suffered for over 50 y.-ars. Bewene of raitations. Sold in bottles Is, by post Is 2d, by the proprietor, J. Mundav. Chemist V Ilijjh-streiet Cardiff ana all Chemise 4079

NEWPORT. GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse on Saturday, The cbair- man (Colonel Lyne) presided. There were 318 paupers in the workhouse—a decrease of 31. John Cnnnors (34), St. Woollos, and Margaret Clancy (29), St. Woollos, died in the house during the week. There were 2,485 persons in receipt of outdoor relief. The children in the Caerleon Industrial Schools numbered 181. The local government committe reported, with regard to the amalgamation of the parishes of Newport Mid the taking over of the officers by the Newport C?r»j0fjtion, that the committee could not recom- mend that the officers be transferred to the corporation until the latter authority had pre- sented a scheme showing how they proposed to deal with the officers; and the committee further suggested that a joint committee, representing the guardians and the corporation, should meet to consider the matter. Mr T. Dutfield moved the adoption of the report, and Mr D. Jenkins seconded the proposition, which was unanimously adopted. THK FARMERS RECORD.—At the Newport County Police-court on Saturday afternoon John Langlcy, farmer, Shireuewton, was summoned for being drunk in charge of a horse at Penhow on the 9th inst. The inevitable policeman, in the person of Officer Lewis, found the defendant on the ground at 5.15 p.m., he being so drunk that he could not sit on horse- back. The sagacious animal was standing by waiting apparently for the next development on the part of the superior being, and mounting guard, in fact, over him. Defendant expressed his regret and promised amendment. The Chairman told defendant there was an ugly record against him, and declared a 10s fine.