South Wales Daily News

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. An Army Order has been issued directing that the short rifle drill, which has hitherto been con- fined to rifle regiments, is in future to be practised by the whole of the infantry instead of the long rifle drill hitherto used. Col. C. J. Bromhead, C.B., Depot South Wales Borderers, has been granted leave of absence from 20.h inst, to 19t.h prox. Lieut.-Co's. A. Browne and A. W. White, Western Division, R A., have completed the qualifying service for the rank of colonel in the Army. Lieut.-Col. D. T. Kinder, 2nd Devonshire Regiment, completed the qualifying service on Friday, and is about to De promoted to the rank of colonel by brevet. With a comparatively few exceptions the hands entered this week at Devonpor-t Dockyard are members of the Associated Shipwrights' Society, a Trade Union organisation Lyliclf Syars'ArS;: de"' "ffS "l ii,»„ Bfttncfa, /nvate T. Holmes, 1st Welsh Rig.menfc, pleaded guilty to desertion at Ply- trial. of prisoners, Private T. Holmes, 1st Welsh Rig.menfc, pleaded guilty to desertion at Ply- mouth on December 14th, 1895, until appre- ^nH.^i °'V1' P°wers at Cardiff on January ncooac S° rn,m^ neglect various regimental i a.ries- l ne summary of evidence showed • Prisoner took away with him the whole of is Kit and clothing, and returned it with the exception of a shirt. Sec.-Lieutenant E. S. Jackson prosecuted. Private R. J. Cronk, Welsh Regiment, who elected to be tried by court-martial and pleaded not guilty, was charged with losing by neglect certain clothing and regimental necessaries at Millbay, on January 16t,h, Col.-Sergt. Bevan gave evidence of the deficiency, and said prisoner did not report to him on December 26th on corning off guard that some of his things had been taken in his absence from the barrack-room. Lance-Sergt. Sautsbrook also gave evidence, and the Court found prisoner guilty. Evidence was produced of two convic- tions by court-martial at Pembroke Dock. Private T. J. Davies, Welsh Regiment, was charged with deserting at Pembroke Dock on June 2nd, 1895, until surrendering himself to the civil powers aD Aberdare on December 31st, dressed in plain clothes; also with loss of kit, tcc. Accused pleaded guilty.

SAD SHOOTING ACCIDENT. Mr Incledon Webber, a well-known North Devon sportsman, was dangerously shot on Saturday at Braunton.

BRIDGEND. GAME TREsl"ASS.-Thomas Francis, labourer, Pencoed, was fined £ 3 for trespassing in pursuit of game on land belonging to Lord Dunrnven. THEFT OF MVEETS.—.Ernest Smith and William Davies, colliers, 01 Blaengarw, were fined £ 1 each for stealing a quantity of sweets, the property of Ann Gnfnlhs, Blaengarw.

PONTYPOOL. ALLEGED LICENSING OFFKNCE.—-On Saturday, at Pontypool Police Court, Wm. Townroe was charged with being drunk in thp Six Bells Inn, Llanhilleth.Jon the 30th ult., and Philip Meredith, the landlord, was summoned for permitting drunkenness. Mr L. E. Webb, Pontypool, appeared for the defence. Several witnesses were called for the detenoe, 2iid the Bench dismissed the cases. ASSAULTING A LANDLORD.—Wm. Holvey, charged with assaulting Edwin William?, landlord of the Ccmmercial Inn, Talywain, was fined lO, and for refusing to quit 5s; 5

LATE SHIPPINGNEWS. [LLOYD'S TELEGRAMS.] The steamers Consent, of Sunderland, from Hartlepool* and Pelaw. from Shields, collided on Saturday night, off B ckton, Thames. The former's port bow was damaged. The latter's damage is unknown. The French steamer Balkan, before reported aground off Tasla, has floated and arrived at Kustendje. I r An Odessa telegram states that the British steamers Westburn, for Rotterdam, and City, for London, are fast in the ice three miles from the breakwater, drifting southwards. A Buenos Ayres telegram states that the French barque Saraca, for Rosario, in ballast, was thrown on her beam ends during a heavy gale, and capsized later on in the outer Roads. The vessel is in a very bad position, and it is uncertain whether she can be saved.

HARRIERS. ABERDARE v. CARDIFF. Tijis iii ter-club three miles mca was run on Saturday on the Yuys Meadows around a square course a quarter of a mite round. Teams :-Cardiff-H. Cullum (cap- tain), A. E. Owen and W. S. Jones (vice-captains), C Dovener, T. Spackman, A. Totterdale, W. Filer, P. Bennett, J. H. Davies, and J. Morgan. Aberdare—A. B. Manning (captain), Austin Jones and E. R. Davies (vice-captains), J. M. Bowen, Ivor J. Davies, A. B. Morcan. B. A. Jones, J. Deere, C. A. ltees. Clilluin led thr.iighout. Manning dropped out in tliontth round and Ivor Davies in the following round At the seventh round Cullum lapped all the Aberdare men. At the ninth lap Cullum, Jones, and Owen led Morgan closely following. Cullum came in first' followed bv Jones (secoad), Owen (third), Dovener (fourth), Filer(fifth), Davies(sixth),Spackman(seventh) Bowen (eighth), Totterdale (ninth), Bennett <tenth)' Morgan (Cardiff eleventh), Morgan (Aberdare, twelfth) Cardiff won by 27 points. Cardiff won by 27 points.

FIRE AT CARDIFF. A fire was discovered this morning at 34, Clifton-street, Roath, occupied by a Mr Thomas, paperhanger. The fire-engine was soon on thespot, and the flames were quickly got under. The damage was only trifling.

GERMAN COMPETITIONS THE IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRIES. On Saturday the report of the delegation recently organised by the British Iron Trade Association for the purpose of inquiring into the conditions of competition in the iron and steel industries of the Continent was finally adopted. The report is the work of seven employers and seven workmen representatives, and is of ex. ceptional interest.

_n_- CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON. The following recommendations and awards have been made after an examination held on January 15th and 16th, 1896 -G. Tudor, David Evans's Scholarship, £ 25 a year C. H. Gurney, Smith P. Spencer, and D. J. Jones. St. David's Scholarships, J320 a year S. W. Bell and J. Williams, House Scholarships, J620 a year; Sladden and D. Ogwen Davies, Exhibitions, £5 5s a year.

BLCE CROSS "TEAS have a world-wide repu- tation they are sold throughout the Kingdom, in Europe, America, Africa, and the Antipode If you cannot get them, write to "Blue Cross, 118, South- wark-street, London. 2229 RICH BRIDAL CAKES, from J31 Is and upwarcis always in stock. two Gold Medals awarded.—T. Stevens, French Confectioner and Bride Cake Manufac turer. The "Dorotuv and Queen-street, Cardiff. 6707 ,oø ICate for Clasatfuatioit. WANTED immediately, a qualified Assistant, with view to partnership colliery district; good prospect Welsh Congregationalism preferred Apply J. 185, South Wales Daily News," Cardiff. £ 350 wanted at 5 per cent, per annum, interest pay- able quarterly, for a period of years security, mortgage on a small farm, 55 acres, in Pembrokeshire good investmeur, for any private person having money to put at interest.—Apply, first, to G. H., "South "ales Daily News," Cardiff. 186 be Sold, as a going concern, Numbers 12 and l3^ A P^H-atreet, Trecynon, Aberdare, with the old- established business of a Grocer, carried on therein by the late Mr Thomas Edwards for over 20 years the stock, tenant's fixtures and flttiugs to be taken to at a valuation in the usual way.-Auply to David Edwaids, Grocer, Cwmdare, Aberdare or to Gwilym Jones, Solicitor, Mountain Ash. 182 I ]fcRAPKRY Business to Let (owing to ill-health) as J 7 a going concern. That old-established business of a General I)rtper, conducted by Mr T. H. Slocombe, Old Market street, Neath. A sure fortune for an enterprising young man. Arrangements can be made for lease, and stock can be reduced to suit incomer. —Apply Matthew Whittington, Neath. Ie7 FOR COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, AND NEURALGIA. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—Vice-Cbancellor Sir W. Page Wood slated publicly in court that Dr. J. Collis Browne was undoubtedly the inventor of Chlorodyne, that the whole story of the defendant Freeman was deliberately untrue, and he regretted to say it had been sworn to. —See The Times," July 13,1861 DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNK.—The Kight Hon. Earl Russell com- municated to the College of Physicians and J. T. Davenport that he had received information to the effect that the only remedy of any service in cholera was Chlorodyne.—See Lancet," Dec. 31, ld68. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—Extract from the "-Medical Times," Jan. 12. 1866 ■" It is prescribed by scores of orthodox practitioners. Of couise it would not be thus singu- arly popular did it not supply a want and fill a place." DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO DYNE is the best and most certain remedy in coughs, colds, asthma, consumption, neuralgia, rheu- matism, etc. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE is a certain cure in cholera, dysenteiy, (hMrheea, etc. DR .J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—CAUTION.—None genuine without the words Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne on the Government stamp. Overwhelming medical testimony accompanies each bottle. Sole manufacturer, J. P. DAVENPORT, 33, Great Russell-teriace, Blooms- bury, London. Sold in bottles, Is l%d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, DAVENPORT, 33, Great Russell-teriace, Blooms- bury, London. Sold in bottles, Is l%d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis. 15793 7155 TVTEATH AND DISTRICT BILL -1.1 POSTING COMPANY. —Late T Wall. -1.1 POSTING compANY.-L-ate T Wall. Offices ASSEMBLY-ROOMS, NEATH Manager :-J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the best Posting Stations in Nea.tn and District 129b SWANSEA OFFICE OF THE SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS." I Ho. Z, CQLLEGE-STREEX,

III" I PLUMPTON JANUARY MEETING. I PLUMPTON, SATURDAY. 1.15—The NEW ygAR'S STEEPLECHASE of £ 40; penalties and allowance-. Three miles.. Capt. M. Hughes's iEsop, a list 101b ..Sir C. Slade 1 _tpt. Capf. Ricardo's Grigou, a list 101 b Owner 2 Mr M. Widget's Miss Anthony, list. 71b Mr T. J. Widger 0 Mr p., Thiriwell's Parallax, 6y lOst Parvin 0 Mr G. V. Baring's Vengeance, 6y lOst Mr A. Hipley 0 Winner trained by Swat ton, Alresford. Bet ting-rvezis X,op, 7 to 4 each agst Miss Anthony and Grigou, and 100 to 8 each agst Vengeance and others. The winner waited on Miss Anthony to the last half a mile. when the latter fell, and A' scp drawing away won by two lengths only the two placed finished. I.50-The PADDOCK SELLING HURDLE RACE of S40 the winner to be sold for 250. Two miles. Mr It. Gore's Torquil, 5y list 31b Owner 1 Mr lteeve's Kingselere, a list 71b.. Canavau 2 Mr M. Widget's g.ess II., a 12st Mr Murphy 3 Mr Evans's Ribble, by 12st Owner 0 1 Mr Hamilton's Old Ben, a, list 71b Owner 0 Mr Hale's Cornlaw, 6y list 71b .Acres 0 Mr Wheeler's Eight Belli, a list 71b Jones 0 Mr Easton's Arran, 5) list 31b Eanies 0 Mr Buckthorp's Ovi 5y list 31b Pearce 0 Mr Ilabin's Paste, 5y list 31b L. Woodland 0 Mr C. Dormer's Livy, 4y lOst 7lb..Mr Montmorency 0 Mr A. Day's Accurate, 4y lOst 71b .Diver 0 Mr Cohen's The I-ittie Miller, 4y lOst 71b Bland 0 Mr Thirlwell's Cherry Bloom, 4y lOst 7Jb Parvin 0 Mr E. Woodland's She Dragon, 4y lOst 71b H. oodland 0 Mr A. Kite's Mr Toole, 4y lOst 71b .C. James 0 Winner trained by Williams, Winchester. Betting—2 to 1 agst Kingselere, 7 to 2 agst Congress II.. 8 to 1 agst Torquil, 100 to 12 each agst Ovis and The Little Miller, 10 to 1 agst Aran, and 100 to 8 agst others. Congress II. made the running to the straight, where Kingsclere beaded him, but gave way to Torquil a short distance from home, the latter winning by a lenth and a half; two lengths divided second and third. Torquil was sold to Mr Margetts for 110g3, and Ribble to Mr W. Kennedy for lOgs. 2.20-A MAIDEN .STEEPLECHASE of £ 40 weight for age, etc. Two miles. Capt. Ricardo's Katerfelto, 4y lOst 2lb ..Mr Lawson 1 Mr C. Arnold's Highland Mary, 5y list 61b ..Fitton 2 Mr H. Kruger's Page Boy, 5y list 61b .C. James 0 j Winner trained by EFcott, Lewes. Betting-Evens Katerfelto, 5 to 4 agst Highland Mary, and 100 to 8 agst Page Boy. Katerfelto and Highland Mary made alternate running to the last fence, where the favourite drew to the front and won by four lengths Page Boy fell. 2.50—The BOSTEL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of £30; weight for age, etc. Two miles. Mr A. Day's Robert Dow, 4y lOst 21b Diver 1 Capt. Ricardo's Philosopher, a list 71b Owner 2 Mr J. A. Miller's Dame Renee, 4y lOst 21b. Halsey 3 Mr D. G. Williams s Soult, 6y list Bland 0 I Capt. J. R. Lumley's Cliit Chat, 4y list Lilford 0 Mr Douglas Lane's Lill II., 4y lOst 21b ..Armstrong 0 Mr J. A. hcrimgeour's Keinacli, 4y lOst 21b..Mr Fitt 0 Mr F. W. Usher's Grand March, 4y 10st 21b.. Fitton 0 Mr S. Woodland's1 Travestock, 4y 10st 2ib.Eames 0 Mr E. B. Ashmore's Mysore, 4y lOst 21b Pearce 0 Winner trained by Andrews, Arundel. Mysore fell in the preliminary canter, and his num- ber was removed from the board. The horse was, therefore, not a starter. Beting-ll to 8 agst Dame Renee, 7 to 2 agst Lill II., 5 to 1 agst Soult, 7 to I each agst Philosopher autl Robert Dow, and 100 to 8 agst others. Dame Renee made most of the running until half a mile from home, where Robert Dow drew to the front and won by eight lengths two lengths between second and third. Lilt It. felt. 3.20—The WORTHING SELLING STEEPLECHASE of £ 50 the winner to be sold for £ 50. Two miles. Mr Headington's Comrade, a 12st 31b Mr Thompson 1 Mr Evans's Zoto, a 12st 21b Owner f Mr E. Woodland's Profit, a 12t 31b ..H. Woodland t Air Gore's Spinnaker, a 12st 31b.. Owner 0 Mr De Montmorency's Peerless, a 128t 31b Owner 0 Mr Hale's Wynberg, a 12st 31b .Acres 0 Mr Moland's Protectionist-, a 12st 31b J. Jones 0 Mr A. Lawsou's Silver Mask, 5y list 121b .Owner 0 Mr Riste's Mamaranta, qy lust 31b .A. Birch 0 Winner trained privately. Betting-6 to 4 agst Silver Mask, 4 to 1 each ngst Comrade and Protectionist, 7 to 1 agst Spinnaker, and 10 to 1 each agst Zoto, Profit, and others. Comrade won by twelve lengths; a dead heat for second place. Protectionist fell, and Silver Mask broke down. 1 he winner was bought in for 105gs. 3.50—The PLUMPTON JANUARY HURDLE HAN. DICAP of:E6O winners extra. Two miles. Mr E. Hampton's Night Attack, 4y list 71b..Owner 1 Mr C. Thompson's Silverbrook. 6y list 61b.. Owner 2 Count Zech s Unionist, a 12st Mr Gore 3 Mr J. Riste's Bowers, 5y 12st 41b. Birch 0 Mr J. J. Clark's Barcombe, a 12st J. Jones 0 Mr W. Eastou's Katie Laurie, 5y list 61b Eames 0 Winner trained privately. Betting-2 to 1 agst Night Attack, 3 to 1 agst Unionist, 4 to 1 agst Silverbrook, 9 to 2 agst Katie Laurie, 8 to 1 agst Barcombe, and 20 to I agst Bowers. After an exciting finish between Night Attack and Silverbrook, the former won by half a length four lengths divided the second and third. STARTING PRICES. PLUMPTON. PRICES. RACK UUNNRS. WINNER Spartsvmn^'riinf!Life New Years' 5 Esop Evens. Evens. Paddock 16 Torquil 8 to 1 ag 8 to 1 ag Maiden 3 Katerfello Evens. Evens Bostel 10 Robert Dow 7 to 1 ag 7 to 1 ag Worthing 9 Comrade 4 to 1 ag 4 to 1 a" January 6 N. Attack.. 2 to lag 2 to 1 ag [SUPPLIED BY MESSRS WEATHERBY.] OFFICIAL SCRATCHTNGS. Manchester Steeplechase—Castanet. Hurst Park Hurdle—Santeuse II All engagements in Mr F. W. Lambton's name- Povenno. AH engagements-Colt (dead) by Peter Flower out of Vivien (2y).

NEWMARKET TRAINING NOTES. (FROM OUR NEWalARKKT CORRESPONDENT.] NKWM.VRKEX, Saturday.—On the Bury side, Archer's Plutocrat, Wheatfield, Golden Slipper, Silver Belle gelding, and Mediation galloped six furlongs. J. Day's Beckett, KirkconnsJ, The Owl, Palaverer, Pilot, Bournemouth, Queens Piper, Francis II., Grand Hampton, and Gangway went the same distance. Goldinga Barbary, Acrobat, Marius II., Gribou, Fabian, Cudgel, Pomade Divine, Rosd King, Prince Simon, Kopeley, Dream Dance, Curfew Chimes, Othery, Settee, Royal Favour, and Oimara did useful six furlongs work. Ryan Rockery, Laveno, Positano, High Treasurer, Spook,^Chasseur, Ortolo, Knockdon, Noah's Ark, Speedwell, Coylton, Gallinco, Speke, Lauriola, Fuinart, Sprinkle, Cal)t-atia, Galeottia, and Fuinary were similarly employed. Sherwood's Gold Key, Hondersyde, Gold Wave colt, Vitula, Aberdeen, Telesinus, Cold Steel, and Gobryas cantered sharply five furlongs. Wangh's, sen., Carriden, Platter, Echline, Lena Despard, Lady Arnsu, Lady Susan, Enthusiast filly, Lackadaisical, Little Emily colt, and Lady Ernie went the same distance. On the Racecourse side, Marsh's Reminder, Per- simmon, Pariii III., Florizel II., Courtier, and Ugl) cantered twice five furlongs. F. Webb's Sauteuse II., Surprise II., and Miiford galloped two miles over hurdles. Watson's Bevil and Catkin went a similar gallop. IJIackwell's Jack The Dandy with R. Chaloner's Hobnob galloped two miles at a good pace over several liights of hurdles Mumford's Nugget, Aininte, and Hcadingley going a mile and a quarter on the turf. Walters'* Sir Visto cantered six furlongs.

SPORTING PROPHECIES. MANCHESTER. MANCHESTER HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.—Sportsman —Edgar or Leprechaun Sporting Life—St. Elmo Field—Nepoote or Grab All County Gentleman- Castle Warden or Miss Baron Land and Water—Lady Helen Sporting Times-La(ly Helen or Castle Warden Licensed Victuallers' Gazette-Miss Baron or Miss Anthony. "LLKSMERE HURDLE RACE. Sportsman Aid- bourne or Midnight Sun Sporting Life—Catkin Field—Charles the Third or Croaghpatrick County Gentleman-Croaghpatrick or Schooner Land and Water-Charles the Third Sporting Times—Card- cutter or Thorax; Licensed Victuallers' Gazette- Cardcutter or Catkin. JANUARY HURDLE RACE.—Sportsman—Deerstalker Sporting Life-Argonatit, Field—The Jew or Sweden County Gentleman—Playwright or Ballynoe Land and Water—Lord William Sporting Times—Caer- laverock or Keep Out Licensed VictuaUers' Gazette —Cardcutter. TRAFFORD PARK STEEPLECHASE.—Sportsman—The Continental or The Jew Sporting life-Boy Chief- tain Field-Boy Chieftain or Owick County Gentle- man—Owick or The Jew Land and Water—Yellow Girl Sporting Times—Mr Linde's selected Licensed Victuallers' Gazette—Boatman or The Jew. HURST PARK. SURREY AND MIDDLESEX STEEPLECHASE.—Sports- m.tn-Coinic Opera Sporting Life—Lord William Field-The Midshipmite or Lord William County Gentleman-Lord William or Yellow Girl; Land and Water—Boy Chieftain Sporting Times—Lord William. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE.—Sportsman — Scampanio Sporting Life — Scampanio Field — Simony II. or Scampanio Land ana Water—Scampanio Sporting Time..i-Chibiabos or Scampanio. HURST PARK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE.—Sportsman Doge Sporting Life Phidon Field Prince Frederick or Instep County Gentleman-Ben Wyvis or Blanc Mange Land and Water-Ben Wyvis Sporting Times-Doge or Barcalwhey. RICHMOND STKEPLECHASE. Sportsman Lepre- chaun or St. Anthony Sporting Life-The Soarer Field-Nepcote or Dollar ILI. County Gentleman- Conger Land and Water-Dollar II.; Sporting Times —The Primate or Lady Helen.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. GLAMORGaNSHIRE HOUNDS. Monday, Jan. 20, at Elwys Brewis, at 10.45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Courtyrala Lodge, at 10.45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Llanharan Village, at 10.45 a.m. YSTRAD HOUNIKS. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lewis's Arms, Pentyrch, at 10.30. Friday, Jan. 24, at Caesar Arms, at 10.30 a.m CARMARTHENSHIRE FOX HOUNDS. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Parke Gate, at 11 a. ta, Friday, Jan. 24, at Cystanog, at 11 a.m. PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. Monday, Jan 20, at Little Haven, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Ford Bridge, at,ll a,ra. MR SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lampliey, at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at The Roses, at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Yerbeston Gate, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Cosheston, at 11 a.m. TIVYSID3 FOXHOUNDS. Monday, Jan. 20, at Postgwyn, Trelecb, at 10.45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Llwynduris Gate, at 10.45 a.m

Armstrong, by the falling of Lill n. when running in the Bostel Hurdle Race at Pluinpton, sustained a comminuted fracture of the left leg, and was removed to Lewes Infirmary. THE CARMARTHENSHIRE STEEPLECHASES AND HURDLE RACES will take place (under National Hunt Rules) on Thursday and Friday, January 30th and 31st, 1896. Entries close January 21st. For particulars and programmes apply to Messrs Grismwl Phillips and John Francis, hon. sees.. Boar's Head Hotel, Carmar- then, or to Mr W. Smedley, St; Arvan's, Chepstow.7685 TXNBY HUNT STEEPLECHASES. —Th ase Races will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23, 1896. Cheap tickets to Tenby. 7944 MIDDLEHAM OPINION (MENTOR) gave Attack, ACsop. Manchester and Hurst wires, 7s either meet- ing, 3s 6d. Calendar, with code for Lincoln and National, Is.—MENTOR, Middleham. BIG SPECIAL TUESDAY. -Honourable sportsmen pay reply or 6d stamp usual odds. Good men (only) send 2s (week's wires) and odds 2s after results. Week's specials 10s. Results (any day) Is, with s.p. la 6d. Morning favourites, 2s. Latest arrivals up to noon, 2a M<—Webb. GerrMd-street, Birmingham. 172

Harry Eagland, of Slaibhwaite, Huddersfield, the International Rugby football player, has been engaged by the Fenton Cricket Club as profes. sional for next season. Shancrobha (wed), by Geologist ont of Pannier, has left the racecourse for the stud, and was on Friday sent to the Blink Bonny Stud Farm from I'Anson's stable. There are rumours of a wealthy syndicate being formed in Edinburgh for the promotion of pro- fessional oycle racing. Hawkhill is again suggested as the scene of operations. SIi. Frusquin was walking on Newmarket Heath on Friday. We understand that the Derby favourite has been a trifle off colour owing to a slight cold, but the Elon of St. Simon seemed perfectly fresh and well on Friday, On Saturday Pedlar Palmer and his backer, Mr Alf. Snelling, left Euston-square Station by the 10.30 a.m. train for Liverpool, front phiehEtttUtag wilLsaii (9c New Ymk., I Palmer ha engaged to box George Dixon four rounds at Madison-square Gardens, on January 30th. ( The marriage of Frank Craig, the II Coffee j Cooler," to Miss Shannon took place at St. [ Mary's Church, Stoke Newington. The coloured ¡ boxer received many valuable and varied presents, the most interesting item being a I beautiful cradle, lined with blue silk. A cheque for LSO, from an unknown admirer, was also received. I To celebrate the victories of Clorane and Wise Virgin, there have just been high jinks at Foxhlll (Wilts). At a ball given by Robinson, the trainer, to his friends and the adjacent farmers, there was a goodly muster of well-known sports, Mr Bassptt, Mr Bruce Seton, Bate and Peake (jockeys), C. Peck, and W. Lotinga, the Cant-ab athlete, being the most prominent.

LATEST MARKETS. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Saturday. -Bacon-influenced by better cable advices from the other side, the market to-day exhibits a strong tone, and there is an improved demand at full to hardening rates, though business transacted is mostly of a speculative character. Shoulders likewise firmer. and square cuts held for a slight advance. Hams experience a fair inquiry, and values tend in an upward direction. Lard, in sympathy with American advices, is firmer, and quoted at 3d per cyrt. more money. Cheese continues farm at recent currencies and unfair consumptive request. Butter presents no new feature. Eggs reraafn without change from last report. Beef firm at late rates, and in good demand. Pork meets a good inquiry at advancing rates, in sympathy with stronger American advices. CURRENT QUOTATIONS. Extra India mess. 60s Od to 789 9d Pork, per 2001bs. Prime mess, Western 50s Od to 57s 6d Bacon, per 112lbs. Waterford 40s Od to 45s Od Continental 38s Od to 40a Od American Long clear, 55 bs. average 28s Od to Os Od Long clear, 38-451bs. ditto. 28s 6d to 29s Od Shott clear, 551bs. ditto. V6s Srl to 27s Od Short rib, 251bs. ditto 29s Od to 30s 6d Cumberland cut, 28 to 321bS. ditto.. 31s 6d to 33s Od I Stafford cut, 38-401 bs. ditto 30? Od to 32s Od Clear bellies. 14-161 bs. ditto. 31 Od to 36 Od Short clear backs, 181bs. ditto. 23s Od to 29 Od I Shoulders, N.Y. cut, 10-141bs 27s Od to 28s Od Ditto square cut, 12-18lbs. 28s M 32s 6d Balll, per 112lbs Long cut, 15-17 average. !8< 0d fo 43s Od Shortcut, 14-16. 41r 6-1 44s 6d Lard, per 1121bs Prime Western Steam 29s 9d to 30s 3d American refined lard, 281bs. pails, 303 6d to 31s 6d 1121ba. firkins. 29s 6d to 30s 6d per cwt. Cheese, per 1121bs. Finest States and Canadian, 45s 6d to 47s. Butter, per 112! bs. Danish—choicest, 114s to 118s choice ditto, 94s to 100s. Irish creameries, 108s to 112s; do factories, 94s to 93s. States creameries, 60s to 95s. German factories, Os to Os. Cauidian cream- eries, 95s to 98s. Australian, 104s to 107s. Finest margarine, 57& to 60s medium 47s to 52s: Iow,328 to 40s. Eggs per 120: Irish hen, 9s 4d to 10s Od Continental, fresh, 8s Od to 9s Od finest Danish, 9s 6d to 10s Od Canadians, fresh, 7s 8d to 8, Od pickled, 7s 3d to 7s 6d. IMPORTS OF PROVISIONS. 03 a3 • CG «5§ Q?05 2*0 x 5 ss m3 CS .Sffl 7^3 o H OcS PK To-day 2003 247 231 1638 897 182 352 This week 10772 547 613 14570 4015 1358 1432 This year 30 83 1928 2965 28261 9813 2735 4014 Last year 217071 846 1321 35776 6876 3073 1810 LIVERPOOL FOREIGN PRODUCE. LIVERPOOL, Saturday.—Sugar—Tbe market for cane sugar at the beginning of the week was very dull, and the demand from refiners quite meagre. Values, however, were steadily maintained, and during the last few days the return of confidence in trade circles generally has stimulated the inquiry, with the result that a considerable business has been done, of which few particulars are reported, and prices at the close are quite 3d to 6d per cwt. dearer, fine kinds being specially well held. Amongst rates not re- ported before are 1,100 bags Peruvian syrup at 8s 9d to 10s 9d, and grainy at 138 6d per cwt and 250 bags Peruvian at 8s 9d to 9s 9d per cwt. Crystals—Messrs H. Tate agd Suns quote No. 1,16s 6d small, 15s 3d; No. 2, 15s 9d granulated standard, 15s 3d granulated coarse, 16s 6d granulated fine, 16s 6d Egyptian, 12s 6d to 13s 3d Demerara crystallised grocery, 13s to 16s. Beet has a strong market and closes lHd dearer, with few sellers at the advance values 11.30 a.m., January, lis 3d, buyers February, lis 4%d sellers; lis 3d, buyers March, 11s 33,4d, buyers April, lis 6d, sellers lls 4%d, buyers May, lis 6d, buyers June, 11s 71hd, value July, lis 81j.rl, value August, lis 9d, value October- December, 10s 10%d, buyers. Coffee a firm market, and African is held for advanced rates, but there is net much business being reported in any kind. Cocoa a dull market, but prices are steady at tbe low level; sellers lately quoted African 35s to 48s Bahia fermented, 44s to 48s. Rice, both on spot and to arrive, sells indifferently, cleaned for export ruling steady in absence of much inquiry. Rough cargoes to arrive at held for 1 %d advance on the week. Seeds, &c.—Linseed firmly held, crushers however holding off at the rates now quoted Plate, 35s 6d per 416Jbs. Cotton seed steady but dull, and only a small trade done during the past week. Canary seed a quiet market at 33s to 34s for Turkish sago flour selling slowly at prices favouring buyers. Sarawak, 6s 6d to 6s 9d per cwt. Tapioca flour dull but steady on HnaH stocks 4 i bags bullet tapi- oca sold at lis 9d to 12s per cwt. ex quay. Dyswoods--Logwood steady, demand fair. Laguna £8 5s to £9 per ton. Fustic in moderate rquest, un. changed prices. Coioii and Savanilla B5 7s 6d to £3 15s. Canwood dull. Small sales during the week of Grand Bassa. on private terms. Limawood quietat £8 to S8 10s per ton. Drysalteries—Ashes have ruled dull and unchanged. Montreal pot, 21s 9d pearl, 37s 6d per cwt. Bark dull of sale at 5s 9d for No. 1 Baltimore, and 4s for No. 2. Barries quiet Persian yellow 15s to 30s per cwt. Castor oil in fair demand at steady rates; good seconds, 21"d per lb. Cutch slow, but firm in value. Pegu, S10 to B59 per ton. Gambier., ap qua.y, is valued a.t is;; per owt, and forward delivery, sellers, at 17s 10%d to 18s per cwt. Valoma selling very quietly, though prices favour buyers. Myrabo- lamsin better request at low prices 1,300 pockets No. 2 Calcutta sold, ex store, at 33 9d per cwt. Other tanning requisites in poor demand. Gum a steady market a small business passing in Arabic. Nitrate of soda unchanged; spot 7a 71/2(l to 7s 101,1.d per cwt, off coast 7s 6%d November-Decem- ber shipment, 7s 6%d to 7s 7J/2d per cwt. Oils. etc.—Palm oil has,been dull all the week, only a small trade being done, and values are about 5s lower. Tallow in poor demand at prices rather favouring buyers. Olive oil offering at lower prices. Seed oil aro steady at late quotations for linseed and cotton oil. Resin has a firm market, and common in demand at full price?. Turpentine a fair inquiry, at 21s 9d per cwt. Petroleum steady and in moderate roquest- American, 7%d to 8d Russian, 7d per gallon. CORN. CARDIFF, Saturday.—Our market to-day, in sympathy with advance in American wheat, was stronger in tone, wheat beiug occasionally 6d to 9d per qr dearer. Flour held at full prices, closing with a disposition to rise in value. Barley Is per qr dearer. Maize and oats 6d per qr more money. Beaus and peas firm. OLOUCEDSTEP.,Saturday.-Eiiglish wheat-reds,3s 3d; whites, 3 6d. Foreign wheat—hardTagaurogs, 21s 9d to 22s Ghirkas and Asslmas, 25s 3d Danube, 26s. Azoff barley steady. Maize firm. Weather fine and mild. PRODUCE. LONDON, Saturday.—Sugar—refined in good demand at full prices tc 3d advance foreign granulated 3^ dearer. Beet strong and l%d dearer—January quoted lis 2%d February, lis 3%a March, lis 5V«d cane sorts firm, and good busines doing at full rates to a further shght advance. Coffee unchanged. Rio futures quiet. Tea, rice, and jute unchanged. Tarpon- tine, 21s. Petroleum-Americati, 6%d Russian. 6ftd. PROVISIONS. MONMOUTH WEEKLY PROVISION MARKET, Saturday. —There was a small attendance at our market to-day. Trade quiet. Quotations — Fresh butter, Is 4d per lb; hen eggs, 12 for Is dressed fowls, Sd to 9d per lb do. ducks, 9d per lb geese, 9d to lOd per lb turkeys, 1Cd to lid per lb. Butcher's meat (prime joint.s)-Beef, 8d mutton, 7d to 9d pork, 7d to 8d per lb. Game—Pheasants, 5s per brace part- ridges, 4s per brace hares, 4s to 4s 6d each rabbits, Is each wild duck, 5s 6d per couple. Fish-Soles, Is 3d turbot, Is to Is 4cl brill, Is cod, 6d to 8d whiting, 6d per lb oysters, 16 for Is shrimps, 6d per quart. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Saturday.—Strong market, and a large business done at fully 3d advance. The official report states Marker cloies strong, and 3d dearer since yesterday, making prices 7%d to 9d up for the week BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—The make of buter con- tinues smalL Only very few casks at our market to-day, which was sold at last week's prices. Market firm demand good For best quality we quote from Is to Is 2d per lb. CORK, Sa.turday.-Ordinary-First,s, 121s; seconds, 108s thirds, 92s fourths, 72s. Kegs-fourths, 70s. rtlild-cured-tine mild, 108s. In market—40 firkins, 2 kegs, 14 mild. CHEESE. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—The demand for cheese is slow fair supply. The price paid was 20s to 24s per ewt. DEAD MEAT. LONDON, Saturday.—Very few fresh supplies, but a large quantity is left over scarcely anything wanted prices nominal, English beef, 3s 6d to 3s d; Scotch sides, 3s 6d to 3s 8d shorts, 3s lOd to 4s American, Is 8d to 3s 4il; British mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 4d; foreign, 2B 8d to 3s 4d; veal, 3e 8d to 4s 8d; pork, 2s 2d to 2s 8d per 81bs. FISH. GRIMSBY, Saturday. —Fourteen steamers and 24 smacks arrived with a fair supply poor demand. Soles. lOd to Is 2d; turbot, lOd to Is brills, 6d"to 8d per lb ptaio*, 2s 6d to 4s; l«mou soles, 3s to 4s 6d whitches, 2s 9d to 3s 6d live halibut, 3s to 4s dead, 2s to 3s per stone live ling, 2s to 3s dead, Is to 2s; live cod, 3s to 4s 6d dead, 2s to 2s 6d each live codlings, Is 3d dead, Is; kit haddocks, 7s 6d to 10s per box. WOOL. LONDON, Saturday. 13,419 bales of wool were brought forward this evening, including 2,229 bales Queensland, 2,122 Port Philip, 2,119 Adelaide, 1,7^6 Victorian, 1,434 New Zealand, 1.353 Sydney, 1,212 New South Wales, 966 Cape, 200 South and West Australian, 68 Tasmanian. Competition continues active, and prices were fully maintained. HIDE, SKIN, FAT, AND WOOL. BRISTOL AND WESTERN COUNTIES, Saturday.-Priees ?aid as follows:—Hides, 931 bs and upwards, o.f., '„d w.f., 3Vsd 831bs to 921bs, o.f., 3l/<d w.f., 3%d 73lbs to 821b, o.f., 3d; w.f., 3^d; 63lbs to 721bs, o.f., 2%d; w.f., 3d; brands, -d to-d; 541bs to 621bs, o.f., 2%d w.f., 3d; 531bs and under, o.f., 2%d w.f., 2%d. Cows, 631bs and above, o.f., 2%d w.f., 2%d light, o.f., 21Ad w.f., 2%d Bulls, 2%d heavy cuts and warbled, 3d light do., 2l/od irregular, 2l/sd. Calf skins: 171bs and upwards, 4%d 121bs to 161bs, 5%d 91bs tolllbs, 5%d; under bibs, d cut end irregular, 3%d chance, —. Horse hides, 7s 9d, lls3d, 13s, 15s, los 3d; 1st kips, 2%d per lb.; 2nd kips, 2d. Fat—Mnuton, l%d; beef, l%d: rough, l%d sweet beef, l%d. Wools—D, 9d (3, Is 8d B, 3s od A, 5s X, 6s 2d XX, 7s 6d; Lot, 9s. Forward prices to Thursday—Wools, D, 9d; C, Is 8d B, 3s 6d A, 5s x> 6s 2d; XX, 7s 6d Lot, 9s. Fat, l%d, l%d, iygd sweet beef, l%d.

HEALTH OF CARDIFF. Analysis of births and deaths registered in Cardiff during the week ended Saturday, Jan. 18th. 1896 Total births 98 Rate per 1,000 per annum 31*4 Total deaths 45 Rate per 1,000 per annum 14*4 Rate of mortality from zymotic diseases 0*6 Died under one year 13 Aged 60 and upwards 4 Whooping-cough I Enteric fever 1 Violence 3 Other causes 40 Inquest cases 3 In public institutions :— Cardiff Infirmary 'oO 3 Cardiff Workhouse$ The returns are calculated on an estimated population of 162,690. E. WAUOBD, Medical Officer of Health.

The disease which has laid low Prince Henry of .&»t>tenbQEg is what io known m Wests Coast fever.

OUR PRIVILEGED CLASSES. BY MABON. FROM THE "CARDIFF TIMES AND SOUTH WALES WEEKLY NEWS." How is it that we hear so much more about the woes of the farmers than any other people in the country ? It is no secret that other trades besides agriculture are liable to, and suffer, depression. In tact all trades, more or less, have their periods of depression. The time has come when industrial and com- mercial prosperity depends upon the skill, enter. prise, intelligence, and integrity of the manu- facturer. Our Bntish merchants have not always hitherto appeared to possess all these qualities in quite a sufficient degree to enable them even to maintain the hold they once had on the com- merce of the world, that is if we are to believe the reports of British Consuls in these matters. No such official testimony iq even required to prove that British farmers have been almost altogether deficient in respect to thøCle qualities. Adversity, moreover, is not without its use in this respect, and we are told that there are gratifying signs that English farmers are learning some valuable lessons from these conditions which, according to Lord Salis- bury, Providence has inflicted upon them by sending so much human food into the world. No lese thin. four deputations waited upon Ministers toe third week of December last. Three of thAm, if not all in tact, asked for these audience with the view of suggesting Pro. tection undo- some guise or another, and though we cannot congratulate them either upon the success they achieved, we think that the country after all has reason to congratulate itself upon the answers given to these advocates of Pro. tection. Let us take one of these deputa- tions as an example. A deputation from the Council of the National Agricultural Union waited upon and were received by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the President of tb, Board of Agriculture at the Foreign Office. The deputation was introduced by the Earl of Winchilsea, the president of the Union, and its object was to lay before them the case of the barley growers of England. The Earl, in his introductory speech, said that they did not ask the Government to make any change in the settled fiscal policy of the country.' What he meant by saying this is difficult to comprehend, for he almost immediately afterwards suggested that the Chancellor of the Exchequer should so modify the existing beer duty as to encourage the use of British barley, malt, and hops. Taking the present duty at 63 9d per barrel, they proposed that the duty ou beer brewed from British barley, malt, and liops should be reduced, say to 9J per barrel, and that to make up the loss of revenue the duty on beer made from foreign materials should be in- creased to whatever would be the equivalent amount, and he had reason to think that this would be another shilling, making 7s 9d." This proposal would, his Lordship oontended, involve no loss to the revenue, no increase of beer duty to the brewers, whose attitude was friendly so long as what they called the free wash tub" was not interfered with, and no increase of cost to the consumer, while there would be a transfer of a burden from those who were unable to bear it to those who could well afford to do so. Notwithstanding the plausibility of this story, it did not commend itself to Lord Salisbury and his colleagues. His Lordship, in his reply, gave the deputation no encouragement whatever, beyond expressing his extreme interest and sympathy with their con- dition, and promising that the fullest and deepest consideration would be given by the Government to the most sad and moat difficult problem." But before discharging them he reminded them of some criticism that Sir Frank Lockwood bad made on his Lordship's speech at Hastings, and wished to refute the idea that he in that speech or in any of his speeches before the late election had been guilty of trifling with the hopes of the agriculturists by promising Protec- non. And his Lordship said that he was sensitive upon the suggestion that be bad ever promised or urged upon anybody the belief that Protection would return within any period to which this generation could look, and he had never used language which could induce agricul- turists to believe that it was to Parliament entirely or mainly that they should look." This article is not concerned with what his Lordship really did say at Hastings, else we would have something more to say with regard to it. Sufficient for us now to know that Lord Salisbury at present holds out no hope whatever of this country retutning to Protection for some time. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach came to the point more quickly. He did not think that any Chan- cellor of the Exchequer was ever likely to dis. pense with the beer duty. And as to laying a further burden upon foreign material, they would have to show that their proposal was not really Protection under another guise. He was afraid if they laid a duty of 5s 9d on beer brewed from British barley, malt, and hops, and a duty of 7s 9d on beer brewed from foreign materials, including sugar, that it would be held at once that such would be Protection for British barley, malt, and hops. He also gave the Pro- tectionists' deputation no encouragement; no, not even in promises. As to Mr Walter Long, he simply threw cold water on the deputation. Of course he also sympathised with them very much. He would only be too glad to help them, &c., if only the difficulties referred to by the Chancellor of the Exchequer could be got over. But be himself had to remind them, however, that the produc- tion of barley as a crop in this country did not present any features that would justify the belief that it was approaching the position that was unhappily held by wheat—the decrease in the acreage was very slight indeed." Lord Winchilsea thanked the Ministers for the kind. ness and sympathy with which they heard the deputation, but did net say whether or no was lie satisfied with their responsea-most probably not. The other deputations that waited upon Mr Long and Sir Matthew White Ridley also wanted Proteobion. Some wanted Protection from the cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs sent to this country from foreign parts, and others wanted additional orders from the Home Office under the Wild Birds Protection Act, and nothing again was held out but a promise that Ministers would announce their programme when Par. liament met. and the deputations were not to be deprived of the pleasure of anticipating what that programme would be. Whether these deputations again were satisfied it is diffioult to say. for they themselves say nothing on the point. Let us here give a little consideration to this question of Protection, and also invite our readers to join us in the query-How is agricultural depression brought about, what is proposed to be done by Protection, and what would be the resnlt ? Agricultural depression in this country is mainly brought about by the fact that we cannot grown corn in a small and over-populated country, where every acre of laud is taxed against coun- tries that are not over-populated, and, moreover, where land is absolutely free. In such a case it is quite clear that the free land must beat the taxed land. Hence the remedy suggested by Pro tec- tionists is the putting such a duty upon com- modities sent here from foreign oountries that would raise their prioe to the level of commodi- ties grown at home. Such a proposition, without further investigation and consideration, is so simple a remedy that it is no wonder a good many people are carried away with it. But let us examine for a moment who would be really benefited. From the requests that we have already quoted that were, during the last few weeks, made to different members of the present Government, landlords would not only impose a tax upon corn, but they would also put it upon meab. The consequence then would be that not only our working population would have to pay a penny or more per pound for bread, but would have to pay twopence or threepence more per pound for meat as well. The agricul- tural labourer for a time may get a slight advance in wages and the farmer may have a little better balance-sheet, till the landlord would raise his rent, then the farmer would be no better off, and m consequence would have to again reduce the wages of his labourers. The benefit therefore of the tax would end with the landlord, and the landlord alone, and that at the I expense of the whol. working population of the ) country, who exist on bread and as much meat as their soanty means will allow.

NORTH MONMOUTHSHIRE LIBERALISM. The first of a series of publio meetings organised by the North Monmouthshire Liberal Association, to be held throughout the whole of the con- stituency, and at which Mr Reginald McKenna, M.P., will address his constituents, was held on Friday evening at the Mount Pleasant School. roon., Llanddewi Khydderoh. District Councillor E. David, Llansantffraid, presided over a crowded gathering. Mr MOKENHA, in the course of an instructive and eloquent address, dealt with the subjects of bimettahsm (in relation to agriculture), Volun- tary sobools, and the foreign situation. The Rev. W. Rus proposed a vote of con- fidence in Mr McKenna, which was seconded by Mr CHARLES TBOMAA a ut- embed wkMuaovnly.

CARDIFF. TRAP ACCIDENT. On Saturday evening Mr Wm. Primlatt, residing in North-road, stopped a runaway horse in that thoroughfare. It appears that when Dr. C. T. Vachell, of Charles-street, and coachman were driving along Ninian-road their trup came into collision with another, which had no lights. The shafts of the doctor's vehicle weze broken, and the horse getting clear bolted through several streets to the North-road, coming in contact there with another trap belonging to Mr F. Webber, Birch-grove, Whitchurch, and smashing one of the shafts and one of the lamps. None of the occupants of the three vehicles were injured. ROATH MERCIFUL SOCIETY.— Two sermons were preached at Roath-road Wesleyan Church on Sunday by the Rbvs. T. L. Maggs, B D., and J. Rhodes on behalf of this society, which has distributed nearly J3100 during 1895. The collec- tions realised £35 7s lid. PARK HALL SERVICES.—There was an over- flowing audience at the Sunday afternoon popular services in the Park Hall, on Sunday. The chairman was the Rev. A. Tilly, who made reference to the Armenian massacres, that being the day set apart by churches of all denominations for united prayer on behalf of the oppressed people. The anthem, The King of Love," was well rendered by the choir, and the soloist, Mr Mansel Lewis, sang expressively Lead, Kindly Light." A powerful evangelical address was delivered by the Rev. Seth Joshua. The arldress on Sunday next will be delivered by the Rev. J. Williamson, M.A., Cardiff.

SWANSEA. PRESENTATION TO A JOURNALIST.—On Saturday evening there was a very representative gathering of Swansea jonrnalists. printers, &c., on the occasion of the approaching departure of Mr Lewis Giles on a sea voyage for the benefit of his health. Mr Giles has for the past two years hcou an able member of the staff of the South Wales Daily Post. Mr Pprcy Shuttlewood (South Wales Daily News) presided, and he was supported by representatives of all the other papers, and by members of the commercial department, and alarge number ef the mechanical staff of the Post. The presentation consisted of a cheque from the staff of the Post (through Mr Yates), a parcel of books from the othfr journalists of the town (through Mr Thomas Re". Daily Leader), and a handsome pipe from the mcchanical department of the Post (through Mr Long. the father of the chapel). DEATH OF MRS EDWARD BATH.—We have to record the death of Mrs Edward Bath, of Bryny. mor, Swansea, widow of the late Councillor FIwari Bath, which occurred on Sunday morn- ing. She was daughter of Mr Lambert, the millionaire, and leav-s several sontsatid daughters, the eldest being Mr E. H. Bath, of Carmarthen- shire.

NEATH. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—AS announced in our columns, the next term at the above-named College commences to-morrow (Tuesday). It is gratify ng to know that the excellent methods used by the principal, the Rev. T. B. Nichols, M.A., and his assistant masters, are thoroughly appreciated by parents who have entered their boys at the College. Immediate application should be made to the principal by those who desire to avail themselves of the scholastic advantages offered.

TENBY. COUNCIL MEETING.—At a special meeting held on Friday, the Mayor presiding, Coancilfor Charles Farley was elected to the vacant alder- manic chair. His seat, together with those formerly occupied by the town clerk (Mr T. Aueuryn Rees) and Mr C. J. Williams, were declared vacant at the same meeting, and in consequence au election must ensue within 14 days.

WHITLAND. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—An adjourned meeting of this Couucil was held on Friday at the Park Temperance Hotel, Air Edward James in the chair. The motion to rescind the resolution to advertise for a sanitary inspector was carried. Mr J. M. Thomas being appointed and instructed to commence duties at once. The motion re carry- ing on the highway accounts on a separate or common fund system was carried by a majority of one for the separate account.—A resolution confirming all the business transacted by the Highway Committee since the date when the Local Government Act, 1894, came into opera- tion was passed.—The question of retaining Mr James as clerk of the Highway Committee was deferred till the next meeting. Mr John Thomas, by the Act, becoming cWk of the Sanitary and Highway Authorities. Mr James will be entitled to pension if not required.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meet- ing on Saturday a letter was read from Mr Wm. Powell, collector of poor rates for the hamlet of Cwmdu. resigning the office, which he had held since 1848, owincr to his advanced age. The Chairman (Rev. F. W. Edmondes) and Mr T. L. Roberts spoke in terms of high praise of Mr Powell. Mr Edward John (Cowbridge) proposed a resolution that the Board petition the Govern- ment to bring in a short and immediate Bill for the taxation of ground rents and royalties. Mr T. L. Roberts seconded the resolution, which was carried with only one dissentient.

MERTHYR. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Sunday afternoon an impressive organ recital was given at St. David's by Mr A. J. Silver, F.R.C.O. The congregation was very large. THE PROPOSED STATUE TO Siit W. T. LEWIS, BART. —In consequence of a printer's error the forthcoming meeting was announced for Thursday instead of Tuesday, when the proceedings will be held in the Temperance Hall at 7 o'clock.

BARRY, RADICAL AsSOCIATION, -The weekly meeting was held on Saturday at Loveluck's Restaurant, Barry Dock. There was a good attendance, including the president, Rev. W. Williams, and Councillor Jose. Six were added to the list of members, including Councillor W. Thomas. Mr Biainey gave a paper on Unbelievers in Co-operatiou." Concerning the Newport Con- ference last Thursday four delegates. reported, giving somewhat diverse views.

NEW YORK PRICES. TREUTKIVB TELEGRAMS.1 NEW YORK. Saturday.—Money easy. Sterling Exchanges firmer. Stocks opened rather firm, and although London bought general weakness ensued. Final sales were at material, and in many instances severe, declines, and the market closed feverish at tbe lowest. j Cotton opened steady, and after a generally firm market closed steady spot quiet but steady. Cotton oil business quiet-prime crude, 24c. yellow, 28c. Petroleum quiet. Lard-m-wh de- clined all day, and finished easy. Wheat was firm and advanced for awhile, then reacted on sales, after which another upward movement followed, and closing was strong; spot firm. Flour firm. Corn commenced firm and improved for a time, then declined on selling, but again went up, and left off steady spot quiet. Sugar strong. C >ffee, after a featureless market, closed quiet; spot dull. Tin quiet. Iron weak. Copper dull. Jan 18 Jan 17 Cal Money IX.S. Gov. Bonds 3 n.r. 3p.c Ditto, other Securities 3 n.c 3pc xchange on London, 60 day« sight 4 87% 4.67,A Ditto. Cable Transfers.. 4.89% 3.89'/« Exchange Paris, 60 days', sight 5.18% 5.18Vs Ditto, other Securities 3 n.c 3 p c xchange on London, 60 day sight 4 87% 4.67% Ditto. Cable Transfers.. 4.891., !I. 89 'I. Exchange Paris, 60 days', sight 5.18% 5.18Vs Rxchangeon Berlin _Days 95% Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loj-n 109 109 Western Union Telogr nh Stiff9 83 fjs/ Atchison Topeka, & S. Fe 13% 14' Do Do. 4 p. c. M,r 73 73 Do. Do. 5p. Income.. 20 21% Baltimore & Ohio! 38 39% Canada Southern S!ipres 47% 4f) Canadian Pacific 52Vi 52% Central of New Jersey 9?>/4 98Vj Cent-i-Ftl Pacific Shares. 147; 14% Chesapeake & Ohio Common; 14% 14v8 Chicago, Burlington & Quineey.. 73% 74% Chicago & North-Wesrtevn, Old" 96% 97 Chicagp & N. Westcn Prefened. 1'4 ¡4'Æt Chicago Milwaukee, and St. ilaxil 66% 68 Chicago & Bock Island 634 65li Cleveld, Oin., Ch.. & gt. L. Ord. 11t 34% Oelaware & Hudson l?4y4 ]85% Delaware 160 !61% DenveT & Rio Grande Shires ..„ 12% 12% Denver Preferred" „ 42% 43% illinoisCentralShares 95 95 Lake Shore & Michigan S'xuhern 141 42 Louisville & Nashvr leShar-s 43% 43% Mich }:an Central Shares 93 94 Missouri Kansaa, and T as lOV. 10% MissouriPacific 24 24% New York, I. ^e fCrie, & W °tem 14% 14% Difto, Second l\fOr&i!Hge B ;\IIi. 75% 75 New YorkCeu ialA fpul ii Kiver 96% 57 NawYork On ariodfc Western,Ord 13 13% Northern ta^ c C,,n,u.u 3 3 Northern P;vc x, Prefer d 11% 12 No,-f,ol k & Wo,trn Ptef-. ed 7 7 Ohio and Mississippi ,1. Shares Pennsyl-aniaand Philadelphia 58 52% Philadelphia and R<»ad ng Shares 8 8% Philadelphia ^Reading 5 p.c-lst Inc 26 23% Do. do 4 p.c. Mor 74% 75% U'<ion Pacific Shares 3% 3% W ibash St Louis, A Pacific 6% 6% W bash St Louis & Pref. Srs 15% 15% COTTON AND PRODUCE M»HK > YS. Cotton, day's receipts at U.S.porte 5.0OC 18,000 Cocton, day's rec'pts at G llf ports 7,O0U 7,000 Cotton, day's export to Gi Britain 9.000 26 000 Cotton, day s expt to Coutinent 25.000 39 000 Cottonfutui Feb delivery. 7.83 7.82 Cotton uture Aprl Del ery 7.94 7.93 C 'tton,middlinguplandNew!Yo h 8A lift Cotton, m '1<1 ing N w O 11 7+f 7(j Petroieum,reflned n cases. 8.65 8 65 Petro,um, s",jard Wliiietl,.Y(,rk 790 790 Petro «uui,si/d wii 'ePhilfuielphia 7.85 7 85 Petroleum,Pipe Line Certs Feb 166 i68 Spir ts or Turpentine 321 32% Lard. Wilcox's Spot 5.90 5.90 How, Prime <My 3% 5% Sugar, fairreiiirng Musc> os.. 3% 3% Do. 96 1H. Ceutrifugal 3% Corn, New mixed, Western so t 37% 'St' Corn futures Feb 35% ?5% Corn tutures May 35% 35fa Spring Wheal, No l.spot, 71 70% Wet red will «r,o« he%,Ot 74 73% Wheat,del- r Feb 69y4 69 Wheat, dedrey May 68 67% Coffee KioNo.7 14 14 ffee, Rio, No- Low Ord Feb 13.15 13.15 Coffee ditto: Aprl deHv 12.95 12.90 Fi>'Or, ex staiesiii- ping brands.. 2.50 2.50 iron,No. 2, Northern^ 1150 11.51 Tin, Aust'.wan — 13.10 13.10 Copper 9.8% 9.87% Steel Raila 28 23 Freight Grain Liver ol steam ti 3vad 31".d Freght G ainst^stm 1'1. nden 3%d 3%d Freig Cotton to Li pool. Silver Bullion 67% 67% Wheat, Chica o, Feb delivery. 53% 57% Co< n, Chicago, Feb delivery ..«. 26\ 26% Turpent ine Savaunab 30 30

THE most marvellous pennyworth of news and fiction published is to be found in the Carctifi Timu and ,outh Wales Weekly News. All the best and fere most novelists of the day hare COUtribttted to its coluaoA. OKdacaceif tAfreofi*

SOUTH WAt.es COLLIERY I OFFICIALS' ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING AT PONTYPRIDD. PERSONATING THE SLTDING-SCALE REPRESENTATIVES. The annual meeting of the South Wales ] Colliery Officials' Association held at the assembly-room of the New Inn Hotel, Ponty- pridd, on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr David Hannah, agent of the Ferndale, Tylorstown, and Bodringallb Collieries. The official and mining business of the association was transacted as usual in private in accordance with the resolution passed about 12 months ago to exclude the Press from all its ordinary meetings in future. About seven o'clock in the evening a banquet was held under the presidency of Mt Hannah, at the same hotel. There were present:—Mr W. Jenkins, J.P., Mr W. W. Hood, Alderman W. H. Mathias, J.P., Mr Miles, Rhondda Fach Mr R. H. Rhys, Dr. Parry, Ferndale Alderman W. H. Morgan, Pontypridd Mr Simons, Mr Arthur Lawrence, M.E., CilrditI; Mr James Hood, Scotland Mr Jacob Ray (Treharns Collieries), Mr Bailey, (Plymouth Collieries); Mr Wilhams, Aberdare Mr White (assistant inspector of mines), Mr Howells, Mr Shipton, Mr Abraham, Hafod Mr Griffith Thomas, Mardy Dewi Mabon," Mr Thomas Griffiths, M.E., Mr Meredith, Mr Hammonds, Mr Llewellyn, Aberdare; Dr. Morgan, Ynysybwl Dr. Barret, Treorky Mr Stewart, Abertillery Mr Green, Abercanaid Mr Robert Rees, Glandore, Aberdare; Mr Griffith, Pentre Mr Jones (Fernhill Collieries), Mr Edwards (Maindy (Ocean) Colliery), Mr Gibbon (Treharris Collieries), Mr Taliis (Cwm- pare, Ocean), Mr Williams, Merchyr Vale; Mr Rfes Davies, Aberdare; Mr David Rees (Ferndale and Tylorstown Collieries), Mr Llewellyn Evans Penarth Mr Edward Jones (Ynyeybwl Collieries), Mr Henry Davies, Mr Railton, Abpraman: Mr Gregory, Cardiff Mr I Richards (Glamorgan Collieries. Gilfach), Mr Rees (Glyn Collieries), MrEynon(Oc'-an Collieries), Mr D. Llewellyn Evans, Cardiff; Mr David Davies (Bodringallt Collieries), Mr Picton, Blaen- garw Mr Lewis, Merthyr Vale Mr Williams (Naval Collieries), Dr. Thomas. Blaengarw Mr Williams, Quaker's Yard Mr Heppel, Cwmaman Mr Evans, Tylorstown Captain Istance, Mr Beith, Mr Williams (Tylorstown Collieries), Mr Hughes, Tyrpentwys .Mr Pugh, Nantmelyn, Mr Davies, Fernhill Mr O'Connor (Gelli Col- lieries), Mr Tom Johi\ Llwynypia Mr Taplin Lewis, Diuas Mr W. P. Thomas (Ocean Colliery), Mr Howell John, Abergwynfi Mr Edmunds (Pentre Colliery), Mr Rees Williams, Bwllfa, Aberdare, &c. Mr Lluyd (Tonypandy) was the accompanist. The cloth having been removed, the usual loyal toasts were honoured ith enthusiasm. Subsequently wac; given a most interesting and humorous entertainment. A section of the spacious room was curtained across, a platform having been erected inside and fitted up with scenery such as is seen in theatres. When the curtain rose the audience roared immediately. At an oblong table, seated one at each end, were two diminutive individuals personating Sir William Thomas Lewis, Baronet, and Mr W. Abraham, M.P., and along the sides of the table were also personated other members of the C >alowners' Association and the delegates on the Sliding Scale Committee, the most conspicuous of whom being that vener- able looking gentleman, Mr David Morgan, Aberdare. They were discussing, apparently gravely and enthusiastically, A crisis in thu coal trade of South Wales." Mabon and Mr David Morgan and Sir William were personated with most telling effect, the costumes and the beard and the hair being excellent representations. Some topical verses were sung by the delegates and the employers' representatives in turns, the hits being hard and humorous against a number of the most prominent colliery officials present. The personators were a selection of boys from the Llwynypia schools and collieries, the librettist being Mr T. P. Phillips, and the stage manager and trainer Mr Tom John, Llwynypia. The costumes were supplied by Mrs Burnidge, of Cardiff. In responding to the toast of the "South Wales Colliery Officials' Asseciation," the, Chairman remarked that the association was started in 1887, when it consisted of about 25 members, and at present its numerical strength was 360 members. At the end of the first year they had only £10 in hand, but now they had £380, though they had contributed out of the fund £100 towards the relatives of the victims of the Albion Colliery explosion.—A large number of excellent papers. had been read.—Mr White, assistant inspector of mines, replied to the toast, Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines for the South Wales District," in the unavoIdable absence of Mr Robson, the chief inspector.—Mr R. H. Rhys, coroner, replied to The Visitors."—Mr Jacob Ray, agent of the Trehnrris Collieries, gave the toast of The Hostess," remarking that all agreed that the catering had been done most excellently.—Songs were rendered by Mr Ivor Foster, Mr Frank Edwards, Mr Ted Hughes, Miss Williams Mr W. C. Pritchard. and Mr Evans (Tylorstown) recited m a powerful manner the verses which appeared in the Press the other day from the Poet Laureate.

■■, I, I M ''J;' CORRESPONDENCE. LLANDUDNO EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE AND .THE PSALM Ob LIFE." TO THE EDITOR. SlE,—With reference to the complaint made by the Llandudno Eisteddfod Committee re the fixing of date for the performance of my cantata at the Crystal Palace, allow me to state through your columns that I had nothing to do with selection of the date in question. The whole management is in tbe hands of the London Tonic Sol-fa Association, and it is at their request I give the performance. It is immaterial to me when the performance comes off so long as it suits the choirs, and I am the last person that would interfere in auy way with tbe success of the National Eisteddfod. I cannot see how a performance in London will mihtate against the success of any eisteddfod, so long as it does not occur in the same week. To me the readiness of the choirs in responding to my call has been most gratifying, and I hope their efforts to bring Welsh music before an English audience will meet with the success it deserves. The committee have forgotten that this demonstration of Welsh musio by Welsh singers is only a part of the day's proceed- ings at the Crystal Palace. The juvenile choirs will sing in the forenoon, the Welsh in the after- noon, and the English in the evening. Enclosed you will find a hst of the choirs that intend going to London. There are two or three more choirs in course of formation.—I am, &c., D. JENKINS. List of choirs :—North Wales Ruthin, Rhos, Cefnmawr, Coedpoeth, Niwbwrch, Corwen, Brymbo, Llangollen, Oswestry, Newtown, Ffee. tiniog, Maentwrog, Trawsfynydd, Carnarvon, and Bangor. South Wales Abertawe, Babell, Tre. betb. Llansamlet, Cwmavon, Penycae, Barry, Neath, Ebbw Vale, Blaina, Pentre Ystrad, Trecynon, and Aberystwyth College Society. London sections New Jewin, Barrett's Grove, Falmouth-road, King's Cross, Charing Cross, Borough, and Tottenham,

CARNARVON DIVORCE SUIT. PLAINTIFF WELL KNOWN IN THE RHONDDA. In the Divorce Division on Friday, Mr Justice Barnes and a common jury had before the case of Davies v. Davies and Lewis. The petition was that of Robert John Davies, a quarryman, for a divorce by reason of his wife's adultery with the co-respondent, David Lewis, a sea captain, against whom dan ages were claimed. The marriage took place in 1876 at Salem Chapel, Carnarvon, and there were three children. Mr and 1I:1re Davies lived together down to 1888, when, in consequence of a strike, he sought for work elsewhere, and he left tus wife to keep a grocer's shop at Carnarvon. From time to time he sent her money and visited her. After a time she took a public-house, and he remonstrated with her. He heard that she was carrying on with Capt. Lewis, who, when in har- bour, was always with Mrs Davies. On one oosasion a servant brought up some tea to the bedroom where they were, and she told them that she would tell Mrs Lewis. His Lordship pointed out that tbe petition was filed in 1892, and asked why it was not presented before ? Mr J. M. Pattison, who appeared for the petitioner, said it was owine to want of means. Mr Davies had had a severe illness, and was now being assisted by his relatives to bring the suit. The jury found for the petitioner, and assessed the damages at £30, His Lordship granted a decree nisi, with costs.

CARDIFFSATURDAY POPS." The popular concert at the Park Hall, Cardiff, on Saturday evening was not favoured by that amount of success, in point of attendance, which it deserved, considering the excellence of the programme submitted. The artistes engaged were all of the first quality, and included Mr H. C. Tonking, at tbe organ Mr Victor Buziau, solo violinist and Miss Annie Glossop, vocalist, the latter taking the place of Miss Kate Hallett, who was unfortunately too indisffbsed to be present. Mr Tonking played four solos on the organ, the finest of which was, no doubt, one from the composition of Wagner's "Tannbauser." Mr Buziau contributed four violin solos, two of wbich were of his own composing, while Miss Glossop sang several excellent songs with charm- ing effect.

SCENE AT A SWANSEA GLOVE FIGHT. A glove fight at the Gloucester Arms, Swansea, on Friday night, between Tom H irris, of Llan- samlet. and Charles Barry, of Greenhill, resulted in a scene. In the eighth, ninth, and tenth rounds Barry had tbing practically his own way, but Harris weakened and affected by tbe closing of his eye, fought gamely but without skill. At the end of the 10th round Harris looked com- pletely beaten, but to the surprise of many Mr Thomas, the referee, advanced and declared the fight a draw. Then an extraordinary scene occurred, the supporters of Barry vehemently protesting and Barry crying with rage and demanding that the fight should be continued to a finish. Harris, however, took off the gloves and the fight terminated, but for some time there was fear of a disturbance.

Little moro than half a century ago only eighteen millions of passengers a year were carried on the British railways; now there are nine

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL QUESTION. THE STATE OF THE CURRICULUM. DEPUTATION TO SIR JOHN GORST. A deputation representing the National Union of Teachers waited upon SIr John Gorst at the Education Departmenton Saturday to express then apprehension at the present overcrowded statt of the curriculum for pubhc elementary school? in England and Wales, and to recommend that there should be fewer obligatory subjects, and that grants should cease to be variable and accumulative, according to the quantity of subjects taught. They especially urged that object lessons and suitable occu> pations should be made optional. Sir John Gorst, in reply, said he was in favour 1 of elasticity, and would be very glad to have the code simplified and made to soms extent optional, so that subjects might be taught that were suitable to different localities. As to the educational value of suitable occupa- tions, that was a technical question upon which he must consult his technical advisers. He hoped the matter would be decided in a way beneficial to education.

IRISH MODEL SCHOOLS. BOYCOTTED BY A BISHOP. In all the Catholic churches in Limerick on San* day tbe officiating clergymen announced that Bishop O'Dwyer had forbidden Catholic parents to send their children to model schools. Those disobeying were bound to confess the same, and would be specially dealt with in confessional.

DEATH OF A CARDIFF SOLICITOR. AN AMIABLE AND RESPECTED GENTLEMAN. SON OF A FORMER DEAN OF LLANDAFF. Another estimable Cardiff gentleman'has just joined theroajority. Werefer to Mr Henry Francis Lynch-Blosse, solicitor, whose death on Saturday we have to record with great regret. MrBlosse was the second son of the late Dean of Llandaff, and was about 44 years of age. He was educated at Marlborough College, and was articled to Messars Luard and Shirley, then solicitors to Lord Bute. He was admitted a solicitor in 1874, and for some time remained in the offices of the firm named. Subsequently he started in practice in Duke-street, where he continued his professional business in partnership with Mr Arthur Waldron up to tbe time of bis death. For a considerable ^period Mr Lynch-Biosse suffered from heart ailment, and for health purposes had sojourned at Bourne- mouth, and had recently taken a trip across the Atlantic. He, however, derived no practical benefit tbereform, and succumbed to his malady at the residence of bis sisters at Llandaff. Deceased was a bachelor. He was associated with many local philanthropic movements, and being of an amiable and a generous disposition I.U; highly esteemed. He acted as treasurer to Cardiff Incorporated Law Society.

LOCAL LAW. GWTTHER v. MONMOUTHSHIRE FOBGS Co At AND Coo: COMPANY. LIMITED.—A moticn was mode in this Jtoenture holder's action on Satur- day—before Mr Justice North in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice—asking that a receiver already appoiuted might be discharged, and Mr Bartiett, of Newport. appointed receiver and manager in his stead. Mr Justice North directed a reference to Chambers for the appointment of a new receiver, who was also to act as manager, and discharged Mr Williams, directing him to pass his accounts. LIVERPOOL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL INTERESTS, &C., v. OWNEBS or THE SOLWAY PRINCE.—Ou Saturday this claim for £2,6460" 6d, balance of £4,791 8-s lid, brought by the plaintiff association fur salvage services rendered to the s.s. Solway Prince, of White- haven, which sank in Belfast Lough on the 16th August last when on voyage from Cardiff tc Belfast with coals, again came before Sir Franci? Jeune. His Lordship said that he should takt tune to consider his judgment, and he expected /;0 be able to gi ve it in a few days. FATAL COLLISION OFF THE LIZARD.—BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY.—On Saturday, at Greenwich, Mr R. H. B. Marsham (stipendiary magistrate), with Captain Knox, R.N., Captain Rynaldsou, and Captain Brooks as nautical assessors, gave judgment in the Board of Trade inquiry into the circumstances attending the fatal collision between the schooner Joseph, of Lancaster, and the s.s. Lindisfarne, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, whereby three men belonging to tbe schooner— the master and two able seamen —were lost.—The master of the Lindisfarne was declared to be in default for being absent from the deck when the second officer was in charge with only two deck hands, and for allowing the look-out man to keep the look-out on the lower bridge, and the court severely censured him. The second officer of the Lindisfarne was also in default, and the court suspended his certificate for three mon-Tbe inquiry then terminated.

CHARGE OF WOUNDING A MOTHER AT MAESTEG. THE SON COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. At the Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Robert Tamplin Dumayne. of Maesteg, was brought up on remaud changed with wClunding hili mother, a widow named Gwenllian Evans, at Maesteg on December 23rd. Defendant bad been in custody since that date, his mother beina unable to appear owing to her injuries. Mr T. J. Hughes appeared for the defenoe.—The Bench, after consultation, decided to commit defendant to tbe Assizes, and allowed bail.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A MAIL CART DRIVER. On Saturday evening Arthur Duies, a yonnf man about 25 years of age, tbe driver of the maif cart between Haverfordwest and St. David's, was discovered lying on the road in an unconsciou: state about a mile from tbe latter place, having apparently been thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured. The horses attached to tbe conveyance were found about two miles farther on.

SHIPMENTS AT CARDIFF. HEAVY EXPORTS. We understand that the shipments at the port of Cardiff during the past week amounted tc about 340,000 tons.

The Governorship of Wandsworth Prison, which is the most important appointment of the kind is the Metropolis, will be vacant next montfc through the retirement of Capbain Felby. Plain speaking from the Cork HernU, There is no good to be gained by disguising thf truth. At the present moment the National movement has not a kick in it."

A J\j[oTHER'S jpROBLEM. The mother watches tbe growth of her child with wonder. She studies all the mtrioate problems of health her child represents as it grows up, but how often does she stop to think that these problems so near her heart apply to all humanity ? I would emphasise the fact that at all ages of life the laws of nature are the same. Childhood, I will admit, is the most interesting period, for then is presented the problem of growth but in general terms life may be said to be no more than a constant strife between supply and waste. You eat so that your body may be supplied with nourishment. When you begin to losefth. in spite of care and food, you may depend upon it your system needs your flesh to increase your vitality. If you do not take a remedy that creates vitality, you will keep ou losing flesh until none is left. Then disease finds an easy victim. Consumption, Scrofula, Ahaaiia, and other wasting diseases do not come into a strong system and proceed at onoe to take possession. No there are other steps first which you may be said to encourage by your own neglect. Here is an interesting case of a Tittle baby thai suffered from weakness and emaciation :— "26, MONKLAND STREET, Sept. 24-th, 1886. Messrs. SCOTT & BoWNE, Ltd., 47. Farr 1 ngdon-street, London, E.C. DEAR SIRS,—Six months agu my little son, who was just then under a year old, was suffering from the effects of Inflammation of the Lungs. Be was very thin, weak, and pale, and seemed to be wasting away. He had no appetite, and I began to think he would not live. He seemed utterly exhausted all the time was listless, fretful, and did not seem to have strength enough to keep him alive. I began a course of treatment of SoottVr Emulsion, and I saw an improvement in hk condition almost from the start. He gained ID strength and flesh and is now quite well again, thanks to your invaluable remedy—Scott's Emul- sion. The Emulsion seemed to be just what the ohild needed to give him flesh, strenytk, ami vitality. Yours very truly, SAM EVANS." Now, there are thousands of just such casea. Babies are born with weak tendencies, and are unable to overcome them without tbe aid of m nourishment like Soott's Emulsion, designed to enrich the blood, make healthy flesh, and give vitality. There are two features of Scott's Emulsion, besides those mentioned, which give it a unique advantage over other preparations as a children's remedy. These are its sweet taste and its material for healthy bone formation. Its sweet taste makes its administration easy, while the form of lime it contains is especially useful during tbe teething period, and in fact at all stages of growth, when the bones need time for solidity. Scott's Emulsion combines-qbe essential prinoi. pies of nourishment in an easy form for digestion and assimilation. It increases vitality, makes flesh, enriohes the blood, and overcomes wasting. It is of great benefit at all ages of life to insure proper nutrition, 7S95g J