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A CAM AND PEACEFUL DEATH.
A CAM AND PEACEFUL DEATH. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE .FUNERAL. VISIT TO LLANOVER HALL. FURTHER INTERESTING REMINISCENCES. [BT OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.] The waters of the Usk as they meander !rom Brecknock to the Severn Sea, pass through ailrs of country of inexpressible beauty, bub at ao point on the banks of the river will the pedestrian find a more charming and reposeful view than that to be seen from its vicinity in the I secluded parish of Llanover. The scenery, even as witnessed on a sombre afternoon in January, fills the heart with sweet delight. Each turn of the eye, each bend of the road, reveals fresil pages of picturesque romance. Now we gaze upon a vast tract of finely-wooded undulating pasture land, marked',with well-tri ir, med,h edges, with here and there a fallow field of red, rich soil and a Bomber of substantially builtfariu houses, allsweetly whitelimed, dotted at regular intervals. Anon, we plunge into noble avenues of oak and elm and silver birch, and musively wonder why ib is that the fur and feathers in the plantations around should take so sudden a flight all our approach. When we eventually emerge, a panoramic view of great magnificence meets the jye. We face a huge amphitheatre, backed by the sunny slopes of the hills of Glamorgan and Brecon, whose peaks as they play hide and seek in the fleecy clouds above are reflected On the surrounding verdure, and the ever. changing shadows are wrought into weird and fantastic shapes. A sharp turn of the road and we behold cosily nestling in a hollow at our feet ♦ cluster of whitewashed quainoly-built cottages, and a babbling brook, spanned by a substantial bridge of native stone. This is the village of LJanover, The brook at this point was once the lite of a ford, and this was, we presumed, the reason the hamlet bears also the pretty name of Rhyd-y-raeirch. Llanover is not easy to find. It lies far away from the haunts of the tourist the roads that tend to it are devious and perplexing, but when it a reached ib has a fascination for the visitor that Is not easily shaken off. The hamlet as we saw it was in deep mourning. Every little cottage we passed bad its window blinds drawn, the villagers that we met spoke in voices that were deeply anabed, and the only topic of conversation was she solemn event of the previous day, which had deprived Llanover of the gifted lady, who for the foug span of 95 years had dwelt in the Halls hard by- The event itself was nob, as wo gathered, entirely unexpected, but the suddenness of the event had produced a painful shock, and the villagers, the members of the household, and the tenants of the estate found it hard to realise that her ladyship was indeed no more. The village glands just outside the western gate of the demesne, and one need not loiter long here to find abundant evidence of that fondness for Welsh names with which Lady Llanover was credited. The ham: at has only two signboards- one attached to the local coffee-house and the other above the Post Office window. The former has upon it the words" Gwesty Dir. westol Rbyd-y-meirch," while on the last-named are painted in large letters "Llythyrdy Rhyd-y- meirch." To the right are the village lodge gates leading to the manor, and on these we find the inscription Porth I'r Pentre." We enter into conversation in good classical Welsh with one of the villagers, and from him we elicit the interesting information that the two other lodge gates on the estate have also their own Welsh names. The principal entrance, kfine substantial castellated building, is called Y Porth Mawr," while the lodge thab opens apon the Llanarth road is styled Porth y tsrwenyn," from the face that in close vicinity to it are the bee-hives in which her ladyship was always keenly interested. Entering into Llanover Park at Porth i'r Pentre we have at once a splendid view of the broad acres that surround the mansion. Follow. ing the drive for a few hundred yards, we pass on the right the mansion Ty Ucha, once the residence of her ladyship's parents, and in which 90 the 21st of March. 1801, the noble lady herself was born. The little chair used by her in child- hood is among its treasures. Ib was here also she dwelt at the time of her marriage to Sir Benjamin Hall. It stands on a delightful spot, and presents features of great architectural beauty. A little beyond, and we catch on the left, through a ilump of oaks, a glimpse of Llanover Court itself —a magnificent mansion built by the late lord, And in which a few hours previously the mistress of this fair domain passed peacefully and pain- lessly away. Lady Llanover's death, we learnt at the hall, -imme with a suddenness that was painfully ,Aartling to all the members of her household. It '&ras preceded by no spell of illness. Beyond a flight, a very slight cold, she appeared almost to ftye end as well and active as usual. It is remark- able that throughout the whole of her long life she never bad any serious illness. Although for many years a recluse from the great world outside yet her activity within her own household was something to marvel &. She was a trustee of the Llandovery School, and actively exercised the functions appertaining to that responsible office up to within a month ago. Notwith. standing her 94 odd years she visited London last August, then sojourned at Bath, and returned to Llanover without evincing any effects of fatigue.; Day after day she exercised a personal supervision over the affairs of the Lian. over estate, and was in constant consultation with Mr H. D. Jones, her sub-agent. So close was this supervision that she insisted upon personal interviews with candidates for farms on her estate, and one such interview was actually fixed for the afternoon of the day she died. Dr. Steele, of Abergavenny, made a daily visit to her ladyship in accordance with a time. honoured custom. He paid such a visit on Friday just an hour before Lady Llanover breathed her last, but at the time of his call no apprehension was felt that the end was approaching. Her ladyship's chaplain, the Rev. J. Prys, pastor of the Llanover Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, was also a frequent visitor. This is one of the two Calvinistic Methodist Chapels which Lord Iilanover endowed for the perpetuation of the Welsh language, and it was her ladyship's eastern to visit this place of worship every Sunday attired in the orthodox Welsh costume. The last of these visits was paid 18 months ago, but" Y Parch. Prys," as he is designated at the Hall, was constantly in attendance upon her ladyship, and frequently administered the Holy Communion. At her requesb a visit was never concluded without a prayer being offered. Of late her ladyship bad contracted a curious habit, while prayers were in progress, of interjecting remarks sotto voce direct- ing the preacher to make certain appeals in con- sonance with her frame of mind at the time being. On Thursday, the day before her death, as if intuitively realising the end was near, she called to the rev. gentleman while be was so engaged in prayer. Gweddiwch am gael i mi ffydd. amynedd, a nerth o dan brofedigaeth (Beseech that I may be given faith, patience, and strength in the day of trial). She was up and about on Thursday. On Friday she kept to her bed, but partook of dinner. Shortly after 2 o'clock, however, she appeared to lapse suddenly into a state of nnconscionsness. Miss Francis, Mrs Price, and Mrs Evans, her maids, were in the room at the time, but at first they thought she was sleeping. Becoming anxious, they called in other members, of the household, and about 3 o'clock, with Y Parch. Prys and the maids assembled in a mournful group around her bed, the mistress of Llanover passed away as a child overcome by sleep. ARRIVAL OF RELATIVES. Lady Llanover leaves one daughter Mrs Herbert, the widow of Mr John Arthur Herbert, of Llanarth Court, whose death occurred in August last year—three grandsons and one Sanddaughter. The grandsons are Col. Ivor erbert, Major Bleiddian Herbert, and Mr Arthur Herbert and the granddaughter is Miss Herbert, who is now at Cannes. Major Bleiddian Herbert, who is an officer of the 17th Lancers, was at Llanover at the time of her Ladyship's death, though not actually in the house. The othe members of the family were at once wired for. Colonel Ivor Herbert travelled from London to Newport on Friday night and drove to Llanover, while Mrs Herbert, accompanied by her yeungesb son, Mr Arthur Herbert, arrived in Llanover from London on Saturday morning. Colonel Lyne, the late lady's adviser, and Mr Ram, barrister, of London, her cousin, arrived also on Saturday. THE FUTURE OWNERS OF LLANOVER. Lady Llanover's grandsons are all engaged in the service of their country, and, as became scions of so noble a house, have distinguished themselves in the careers they have adopted. Colonel Ivor Herbert is at present commanding officer of the 2nd Batt. Grenadier Guards stationed at Chelsea Barracks. Many will remember the cordial "welcome home" which greeted the gallant officer at Llanover on his return 11 years ago from the Soudan War. He went through most of the fights of that eventful campaign, and was present at the ever-memorable engagement at Abu Klea, when he was an eye-witness of the death of Col. Barnaby. Col. Herbert, who seem3 to inherit his noble grandmother's love for the .Cymry and their language, relates that two of his most faithful henchmen in that campaign were Welshmen. One was a &CHamorgaBshi«t man named Evan Reee, iNriUMBttlW- -WH; BIMMdk JbWOB^ Both were in the square at Abu Klea, and both came out. The colonel detected their nationality by their broad Welsh accent. Dnring the eleven years that have since intervened Col. Ivor Her- bert has been almost entirely abroad. His stay in England during the whole of that period did not exceed a twelvemonth, and no single visib exceeded two months. Immediately after his return from the Soudan, Col. Herbert went to Ru^sia and regained there five yeais as military attache to Sir Robert Morier, the British Ambassador at St. Petersburg. In the Russian capital the gallant colonel found his know- ledge of Welsh of inestimable service, for it enabled him to master the difficulties of Russian pronunciation and gained for him from Russian courtiers the compliment that he was the only Englishman they had ever met who could give the correct Russian sound to the letter "u." Leaving Russia Colonel Ivor Herbert served with our Colonial troops in Canada, and was stationed at Ottawa for five years. He resigned that appoint- ment in August last and returned to England a few days before his father's death. He took command of the Grenadier Guards in the same month. Colonel Herbert is married and has three children. He has kept a diary for the last 25 years without missing a single day. Major Bleiddin Herbert is still a bachelor, but Mr Arthur Herbert is a husband and a proud father, his firstborn, a Ron. being presented to him a month ago. Mr Arthur Herbert is in the diplomatic service, and was a member of Sir Peter Lumsden's staff on the occasion of the demarcation of the "scientific boundary" many years ago between India and Afghanistan. THE FUNERAL. Lady Llanover's funeral will take place on Thursday next at Llanover Church. The remains will be deposited in the Mausoleum, where the body of the late lord was laid to rest in 1867. The ceremony will be of a strictly private character. and will be as simple as possible. The service, ID accordance with her ladyship's strict injunctions, will be conducted entirely in the Welsh language, as was the case on tho occasion of Lord Llauover's obsequies. FURTHER REMINISCENCES. All the domestics at Llanover are Welsh-speak- ing Welsh people. Many of them, curious to relate, hail from North Wales. Mrs Parry, the teuluydaes (housekeeper) hails from Bryn- siencyn, Anglesey. Mr H. D. Jones, the Llanover sub-agent, is a Corwen man, and was called by her ladyship Coed Moelfa," from the name of his home in that county. One of the maids, who, like Miss Francis, has been many years in Lady Llanover's service, is from Glan- dovey, and was known by her Ladyship as Sian Dy £ i. Welsh denominations are general throughout the household. The gardener is called "Yr Ardd," the blacksmith Y Gof," and the boatman in charge of the miniature ferry across the Usk Y Badwr." A corner of Yr Ardd Flodeu (flower garden) was. according to tradition, a favourite haunt of fairies, and that, spot is accordingly named "Tylwyth Teg." The motto of Lord Llanover was, "Nid oes da o hir arofyn," while that of Mr and Mrs Herbert, of Llanarth, was Asgre Lân dioael ei pherchen." The servants' hall was picturesquely decorated for the Christmas holidays with appropriate Welsh mottoes and Welsh emblenii worked in holly. Among tho most conspicuous of the former, and which still remains undisturbed, is the curious sentiment, Bydded y dydd hwn y gwaethaf yn ystod eich hanes" (May this day be the worst in your history). The Prince of Wales's feathers" are represented by a fantastic arrangement of the leek. LADY LLANOVER'S PORTRAITS. Lady Llanover had no love for the camera. On one „ occasion only, and that many years ago, did she face the photographic artist, and the result was by no means satisfactory. Copies of that photograph never left Llanover Court. Many paintings of her ladyship as a child are hung in Llanover Court, but only once was her portrait painted after her marriage. This was painted in replica by Moruewick in 1859 or 1860. This is a beautiful work of art, depicting her ladyship in a sitting posture, characteristically attired in a red Welsh turnover, and wearing a sugar-loaf hat, while in her hand is a spray of mistletoe and a yellow gorse flower on which a bee is in the act of descending. The bee has reference to her ladyship's eisteddfodic title, Gwenynen Gwent" (the Bee of Gwent). One copy of this painting is in the Library at Llanover the other copy was presented by Lond Llanover to Llandovery School. LLANOVER TRADITIONS TO BE MAINTAINED. Her ladyship's passion for all things Welsh dates back to the days of her childhood. Ib was only the other day that she related to Y Parch. Prys how when a maiden in her teens she was on one occasion out for a ride, accompanied by one of her father's grooms, a sturdy Welshman, who, she explained, was mag. nificently arrayed in red plush knee-breeches. Welsh was even in those days showing evidence of decay in the district around, and this led the groom to remark with a sigh, What a pity ib was to think that 40 years hence the Welsh would be an unknown language in these parts." The young heiress instantly answered, Yon are wrong, for Welsh shall be very much spoken here if I can help it." And right nobly did she keep the promise. Welshmen everywhere will be delighted to learn that we have ill on Col. Ivor Herbert's own assurance, that the traditions of Llanover in all matters Welsh shail be loyally and steadfastly maintained. Her Ladyship's faculties were keen and bright to the last, and, her great age notwithstanding, she possessed A WONDERFUL MEMORY for events. Shehadaninexhaustiblestoreof interest- inganecdotes, and revelled inrecallingthe incidents of a hoary past, the minutest detail of which she could vividly pourtray. Lady Llanover," we were told by one who had long been associated with b6r work. was one of the cleverest women I have ever known. In stratagem she might easily have outwitted a held-marshal. There is a mistaken impression abroad," said another who knew her well, thab Lady Llanover was stern and harsh and domineering. Nothing could be fuither from the truth. Her Ladyship had a most tender heart, and was a true and steadfast friend." That is so, indeed," inter- posed a grev-haired domestic with tear3 slowly trickling down his cheek. She has been a mother to us all." t-
MERTHYR SCIENCE AND ART 1…
MERTHYR SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES. On Saturday evening at the Abermorlais Girls' School the distribution of certificates gained by the students at the Merthyr Science and Art Classes during the past session took place under the presidency of Mr C. H. James, J.P., chairman of the Science and Art Committee. The attendance was large. Mr 'E. STEPHENS (secretary) read an etaborate reporb upon the work of the classes. There had been a total number registered in the several classes of 528, as against 559 277 students pre- sented themselves for examination, as against 230 in the previous session. It appeared also that Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., and Mr H. C. Lewis had each sent a contribution of two guineas. It subsequently transpired that the chairman had previously offered a sympathetic contribution of a similar amount. The CHAIRMAN delivered an interesting speech, in the course of which he said that since their last meeting they had losb one of the truest friends to education that Wales, or, indeed, Ensrland, ever had. (Hear, hear.) In that respect the late Lord Aberdare stood head and shoulders above his fellows, and his life's work for his fellow countrymen in that and many other directions would be the best monument to his memory. His Lordship had said, We must not expect too much, we must have patience the next generation will show an improvement on the present." He almost fancied at times that educationalists in Wales and England were travelling at too rapid a rate, and be felt sure they were expecting too much from the efforts already made to educate their people. Mr W. L. DANIEL, chairman of the Merthyr School Board, said he would like to see the Working Cemmittee extended, and if there was any man who could do it that man was Mr Charles Henry James. (Applause.) Colonel D. REBS LEWIS said he did not agree with people who said it was wrong to educate anyone. He did not agree with those who said that to educate the masses was a mistake. He considered the more they could educate the better, and further he counselled sincere encouragement to the scholars of their free elementary schools to pass on to the intermediate schools. If he could not gat a prize he could do the other thing." and give one-(laughter and applause)-and if he was desired to name a sum he would do so—he would offer two guineas annually. (Applause.) The certificates and prizes were then handed to the respective sections of the recipients by Miss Lewis and Mrs C. H. James.
MEETING OF TEACHERS AT SWANSEA.
MEETING OF TEACHERS AT SWANSEA. On Saturday afternoon a special combined meeting of the Swansea, Llanelly, Mid- Glamorgan, and Swansea VaHey Association of the National Union of Teachers was held at the Rutland-street Schools. Swansea. Mr J. Rees Daviea (president of the Swansea Association) occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. In opening the proceedings the Chairman dealt with the necessity of teachers persisting in their desire to improve their status and their salaries, and predicted that thflf time would come when the Education Department must insist on better salaries being paid in all schools, and he would like £ 150 a year fixed as a minimum, because he knew that the School Boards would treat it as a maximum. (Laughter.)—Mr T. Roberts (Brynbyfryd) pro- posed a motion reaffirming the principle that every authority entrusted with the organisation and control of intermediate and technical educa- tion should include accredited representatives of the various grades of educational institutions.— Mr J. Evan Jenkins seconded.—Mr W. Griffiths (London) said the only weak point in the Government reports was that they did not say they must adopt the principle contained in the motion, but that they "might" do so.—The motion having been carried, Mr R. J. Jones (Brynhyfryd) moved a resolution deploring the inadequacy of the salaries paid to the great majority of teachers and especially of assistant teachers, and deeming such salaries hostile to the best interests of education.—Mr W. C. Jenkins seconded, Mr Griffiths (London) supported, Mr K Robojcm &kW-IgPXW" &Ud,,Akfi-. jBotiouim -d '¡.
A MAN WHO WOULDN'T,,
A MAN WHO WOULDN'T, BREACH OF PROMISE ACTION. PLAINTIFF AWARDED £ 150. Mr Justice Grantham and a common jury were engaged in the Queen's Bench Division on Friday in hearing an action brought by Miss Sarah Ellen Graves, a young lady, residing at Doncaster, against Mr Henry Cutfortb, assistant in the employ of a firm of drapers at Wandsworth, to recover damages for an alleged breach of promise of marriage. Defendant admitted the promise. Mr Dunlop Hill appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr Lewis Coward represented the defendant. CASK FOR THE PLAINTIFF. Mr Hill, in opening tho case for the plaintiff, said his client resided at Doncaster, and defendant was also a native of that town. The defendant visited Doncaster about four times each year, and about five or six years ago the parties were introduced to each other at the house of the defendant's aunt. The parties met afterwards, aod ab Easter, 1893, just prior to returning to London, defendant asked the plaintiff if he might communicate with her. She con- sented, and on defendant returning to London a correspondence took place between him and plaintiff. In one of the letters defeniant addressed plaintiff as My dearesb Sally. He referred to the happy time they had spenb in each other's company during his shorb stay at Doncaster, said he was looking forward with great pleasure to the time when he should see her again, and concluding, I know you love me, dearest, and I love you in the extreme." He appended a couple of dozen of crosses, which he (the learned counsel) believed repre- sented kisses. (Laughter.) In August of that year defendant gave plaintiff an engagement ring, and introduced her to his relations as bis future wife. In the latter part of the year. plaintiff's mother died, and at Christmas it was arranged that the marriage should take place in the following July. At defendant's request, plaintiff gave up the house in which she was earning her living as i lodging-house keeper. The defendant was in Doncaster for the Eister holidays in 1894, and in April of that year, on his return to London, he sent the plaintiff the following letter :— My dearest Sally,-Your welcome letter to ha.nd. Respecting this July arrangement, I must tell you I cannot see my way clear at all. lb would be risky and unwise in my present position. As a matter of fact, I should not be justified. I have well considered tho matter, and have come to the conclusion that I must be established in business—that is to say, something a great deal more substantial than a situation. This, I think, is both a practical and common. sense view, and until my position guarantees taking such a step it would be a gteat indiscretion and attended with great risk. My circumstances are quite inadequate for the occasion." Defendant again'anpended a dozen crosses of ki sses. (Laughter.) Mr Coward You have not read the postscript. Mr Hill Oh, yes it is God bless you, dearest, good-bye." But defendant invariably ended his letters in that way. Defendant had always led plaintiff to suppose that he was in a good position, and he had talked of going into business in the hosiery line before they were married. On receipt of that letter plaintiff wrote for an explanation, and in reply she received tho following letter My dear Sally,—I am in receipt of your letter, in reply to which I have to say that I very much regret that our engagement must terminate, as in my position, which unfortunately I have not sufficiently considered before, ib would be an act of great indiscretion." He concluded by saying, With kind love, most truly yours." In May defendant wrote addressing plaintiff as Dear Miss Graves," saying that he, could not but express his deep sorrow and regret at his conduct, and admitting thab he had been most ungentle- manly. He, however, added that he would do his utmost to atone for the same, and defray any expenses plaintiff had incurred by his indiscretion and folly. Ho hoped to be able to prove himself a life-long friend and more than recompense her. Defendant, however, bad refused to give plaintiff nny pecuniary compensation for the breach of his promise to marry her, and therefore she had to bring the present action. THE PLAINTIFF IN THE BOX. The plaintiff was called and bore oub the opening statement of counsel. She added that her mother died in July, 1893, and she then took over her mother's business as a lodging-house keeper, which yielded an income of from C60 to 280 a year. In accordance with her arrangement with the defendant she gave notice to quib the lodging-house a month before the date fixed for the wedding. Defendant told her that be was insured for j6500, and he should establish himself in business before the marriage. Mr Coward (in cross-examination): Do you suggest that the defendant was not telling the truth when ho said he was nob a position to marry you ?—I say he is in the same position now as he was when he promised to marry me. Do you know that he is a draper's assistant with £1 a week?—I do nob know what he gets He told me ha was going into business for himself when he gob married. In re-examination plaintiff said defendant was 50 years of age. THE DEFENDANT'S CASE. Mr Coward, who did not call the defendant, said he did not dispute that his client must pay something for the injury be had done to the plaintiff, and he left it to the jury to say what the amonnt should be, feeling sure that they would not mulct defendant in such damages as would cause him ruin for the rest of his life. In aebing as he had, defendant thought he was doiner right in putting an end to an engagement which could not be considered discreet for either party, and through him (Mr Coward) he desired to repeat the statement he had made in his letter that he was sorry he was not in a position to fulfil his promise to marry the plaintiff. The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, and assessed the damages at E150. Judgment accordingly,
THE LAST OF THE^^RUNNING FOOTMEN."
THE LAST OF THE^^RUNNING FOOTMEN." On Friday the remains of Sam Cliffe, who claimed to be the sole survivor of the race of Running Footmen," an indispensable appanage of every noble house, were interred in the City of London Cemetery in tho presence of 54 of his descendants—covering several generations— the eldest his son, aged 71 years, and the youngest mourner, a grandchild (five removed), aged two months. Born near Shrewsbury on- November 10th, 1802, he had reached his 94th year, and still retained his faculties up to the last, when sudden senile collapse terminated his existence. As a boy be was accustomed to act as gate opener for the Shropshire pack, and abtracbing the attention of the riders with those hounds by his knowledge of the country and his powers of endurance, he soon obtained more lucrative employment, and for years was employed as Agent in Advance" in the old posting days to secure relays," numbering among his patrons Squires" Jack" Mytton and Corbett, the Earls of Wilton and Balcarres, the Marquis of Queens- bery (Old Q), and later the Marquis of Waterford and his set," of whose mad freak3 he was never tired of telling. His general run was 60 miles a day. On all the great roads from the North to the Metropolis be was a well-known figure, and his supplies en route were furnished without demur and the cost charged to his patrons. Up to the last he was m receipt of a pension of £ 1 a week, and he expired on Monday last ab the residence of his great-grand-daughter at Forest Gate.
ALLEGED TRADE UNION TYRANNY.
ALLEGED TRADE UNION TYRANNY. A man applied to Mr Lane, Q.C., on Friday, at the South.Western Police Court, for a summons for assault against a foreman of bricklayers at a job in Streatham. He went there to seek employment, and the foreman came up behind him and without any provocation kicked him violently.—Mr Lane But what reason had he for such conduct ?—Applicant: Some years ago there was a strike ab the same job, and I went there to take the place of the strikers, and they called me a blackleg," and it appears that this foreman was one of the strikers, but I didn't know that when I wens to seek employment. I tried to get wort at the Board School, but the clerk of the works said to me, It's no use coming here. I am quite willing to employ you, but the moment you start work the other men will laydown their tools. Remember the sooiety's the master now."—Mr Lane granted the man a summons.
A BATTLEFIELD FOR SALE.
A BATTLEFIELD FOR SALE. The Citizen says; "Jules Verne, in one of his sensational novels, describes with vivid effeot the sale of an island in a Californian auction room. At the Auction Mart in London whole villages are often included in the sale of an estate—there was a case in point this week—but it remains for Tokenhouse-yard in a few months' time to eolipae Jules Verne by witnessing the sale of a battle- field. The interesting field of Krugersdorp, on which the recent exciting combat in theTransvaal took place, will be offered for sale m London, the area of the land to be sold comprising several thousand acres."
THE TINPLATE TRADE.
THE TINPLATE TRADE. LIVERPOOL, Saturday.—Something like a crisis exists in our trade at present. A large number of mills have been obliged to stop for want of orders, and many more are following suit; yet this has no apparent effect upon the tone of our market, which continues as dull and hopeless as ever. Nor is there any possible cure, other than a solid reduction in costs, sufficient to enable Welsh manufacturers to meet the competition of Ameri- can mills. There is plenty of trade doing out there, rl but it is at prices we cannot touch. With the im- provement in the political outlook, many indus- tries are more cheerful and values beginning to improve, but so far there is no movement what- ever in tin pi a tea. Very few inquiries of any sorb come to hand, and those which do come are at impossible limits 9* f.o.b. Swansea is now the talk for C 18% x 14 Bessemer, and 13!J 3d for C 10 x 20 Siemens', while ordinary 14 x 20 are also worth 9s. The home trade, which was practi- cally suspended during the holidays, is now becoming more active. Quotations are unchanged at:—Bessemer cokes, C 14 X 20, 9 ld and 9a 3d; C 18% and 19 x 14, 9s 4d; squares and odd sizes, 9s 6d basis Siemens' cokes, C 14 X 20, 9s 6d C 10 X 20, 13s 6d squares and odd sizes, 9s 9d basis charooal tins, 10s 6d and upwards, according to quality aad finish and teHWJk-i8a »M AfflWt
INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT…
INTERESTING PRESENTA- TION AT CARDIFF. HONOURING MR FLETCHER, OF THE THEATRE ROYAL. A most interesting ceremony took place on the stage of the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, on Saturday night after the close of the pantomime. When the theatre had been cleared the whole of the members of the company and the regular employee3 of the theatre, with a large number of Mr E. Fletcher's personal friends, assembled to do honour to Mr and Mrs Fletcher on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of their wedding day. There was much enthusiasm amongst those present, and the recipients of the honour (who were accompanied by their daughters, Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Dunkley, and their son. in-law, Mr Dunkley),receivedanimmense ovation. The presentation, which consisted of a handsome case of cutlery, a splendid case of fish servers, a horn table gong, and a silver-mounted tantalus, was arranged by an influential committee, of which Councillor Henry White was chaiiman, Mr Isaac .Samuel treasurer, and Mr J. Stansfield I secretary. The committee had only been at work a week, and the result of their labours must have astonished the genial manager of the Royal. Councillor HENRY WHITE, in making the presentation, assured Mr Fletcher that all those around him were friends. Mr Fletcher bad been accustomed to educate, instruct, and entertain his personal friends, bub that night their respective positions were somewhat changed, and his (Mr Fletcher's) personal friends were going to enter- tain him. (Applause.) He was quite sure that by reason of Mr and Mrs Fletcher's long dwelling amongst them, and by their constant kindliness, and also by the sincere and earnest desire to elevate and promote every good work, they had endeared themselves to the whole of those to whom their personal qualities were known—(applause)—and amongst whom they were regarded with the warmest affection. (Renewed applause.) In concluding he asked fineID to accept the presentation as a humble tribute of hearty goodwill and affection from them all. (Applause.) Mr FREDERICK MOUILLOT, the manager of the Forty Thieves" pantomime, speaking for himself and the members of his company, said he had known Mr and Mrs Fletcher for more than twelve year?, and during that period he Ibad always found them kindly, honest, hospitable, and dear friends. (Applause.) Speaking on hehalf of the theatrical portion of the audience, he could say that Mr and Mrs Fletcher had always shown the greatest kmdness and good- ness, and he asked them to accept the tribute of their affection as a recognition of the kindness and courtesy invariably shown by them to their theatrical brothers and sisters. (Applause.) Alderman JACOBS also added his congratula- tions. He had watched Mr Fletcher's career from the day he first entered Cardiff up to the present moment, and he had always found him to be a man of sterling quality and a gentleman. (Applause.) Mr Fletcher had watched zealously over the reputation of the drama, and bad done everything possible to bring to Cardiff the cream of the drama and the very pick of the opera, and now he had produced the most pleasant, agree- able, and successful pantomime seen in the theatre for many years. (Applause.) Mr ISAAC SAMUEL followed, and spoke of the enthusiastic manner in which the presentation had been taken up. Mr E. J. MORRIS (of the Western Mail) and Mr F. FEARNELKY (of the South Wales Daily News), on behalf of the local Press, added their con- gratulations to Mr and Mrs Fletcher, and spoke of the harmonious feeling which had always prevailed between them and the representatives of the Press. Councillor HUGHES, who followed, said South Wales had very materially benefited by the introduction by Mr Fletcher of good plays into Cardiff. Mr J. STANSFIELD, the hon. sec. to the move- ment, followed, aud in asking Mr and Mrs Fletcher to accept the presentation, read the inscription as follows:- Presented by loving friends to Mr and Mrs Edward Fletcher on the 33rd anniversary of their wedding day. Cardiff, 18th January 1896. Mr FLETCHER, who was received with cheers on rising to respond, said it was very rlifficulb to reply at once to so many kind and flattering remarks. He knew that if he said they were undeserved they would silence him, because if he I did not deserve the compliments they would not be paid. Actors found it much easier to write words in reply than to speak their own thoughts. As the poet wrote Words are to make the language fine, t he feelings of the heart, what tongue can tell ? He would go to his Shakespeare agam to express his feelings. The great poet had written- Beggar that I am, I am even poor in thanks." That was just his feelings. It was very pleasing to be the manager of a large provincial theatre and to bring down the bast attractions of the day, but the public as they knew was very tickle, and managers were never certain whether the attrac. tion of to-day would continue to be the attraction, but perhaps the reverse. He had experienced many and many a timo that position. When he endeavoured to bring the greatest living attraction to Cardiff, such as Madame Sarah Bernhardt, he was trying to give pleasure to his friends the public, but he had given pam to himself in that the publio did not futly appreciate the visit. However, thab was nob always the case. There were many things he would like to say, but the lateness of the nour forbade it, but he would tell them how much Mrs Fletcher and himself valued and esteemed thab splendid token that tbey had bestowed npon them upon this brighb occasion. (Applause.) If he lived to reach bis golden wedding-day those treasures would be a connecting link with that night and the many friends he saw around him. (Applause.) He advised the ladies who were there that night who were not married to get married. (Laughter.) There was no life like a married one. It was the only true and proper life for men and women, and quoting Shakespeare again he remarked, Get ;thee a wife and all will be well." Again Mr Fletcher thanked those present on behalf of his wife, who had, he said, been the one to help and cheer him on. (Cheer-).) Votes of thanks to Mr White for presiding concluded the proceedings. Afterwards a very recherche supper was served at the house of Mr Dunkley (the Black Lion Hotel) to about thirty of Mr and Mrs Fletcher's more intimate friends connected with the move- ment, when further complimentary references were made to the auspicious event.
CARDIFF INFIRMARY.
CARDIFF INFIRMARY. VACANCIES ON THE MEDICAL STAFF PENDING RESIGNATION OF THE PRISON DOCTOR. There is an active canvass in progress by local practitioners in respecb of the vacancies on the medical staff of the Cardiff Infirmary, caused by the resignation of Dr. W. Taylor and Dr. C. E. Hardyman, the former on account of length of service and the latter by reason of the probability of his being frequently absent from town. The keenest competition, however, will be witnessed over the appointment of the successor of Dr. Hardyman as medical officer at Cardiff Prison, a position which, we understand, that gentleman will shortly relinquish. Ib has a substantial salary attached, and is a very desirable and im. portant appointment.
DEATH OF A WELSH-AMERICAN…
DEATH OF A WELSH- AMERICAN MINISTER. The Drych-the organ of the Welsh in the United States-announces the death, after an illness of only six days, of the Rev. David Davies, minister of the Welsh Congregational Church at Spring Water, Wisconsin. Mr Davies was for many :years pastor of Hebron Church, Pwllheli, and was afterwards minister of the chnrch at Gwalchmai, Anglesey. He emigrated to America in the year 1884, and since then he had occupied several important offices in connec- tion with his denomination in the United States.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT LANGSTONE.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT LANGSTONE. At Newport County Police Court on Saturday Thomas Brewer, an elderly countryman, was charged on remand with attempting to commit suicide at the New Inn, Langstone, near Newport, by cutting his throat whilst in bed about 6 o'clock one morning last month. Supt. Parry informed the Bench that the wound in the prisoner's neck was not quite healed, but that if he was discharged he was willing to go into the Workhouse and stop there. Prisoner, in reply to Mr E. Lewis, the chairman of the magistrates, expressed penitence and promised not to repeat anything of the sort. The magistrates then directed that prisoner, whose neck was still enveloped in bandages, should be taken to the Workhouse.
NEW FARMER'S EXPERIENCE AT…
NEW FARMER'S EXPERIENCE AT RISCA. At Newport County Police Court on Saturday Thomas Davies, tenanb of the Graig Farm, Pontymister, was summoned for neglecting to report sheep on hia farm affected by scab. Sergeant Humphries examined the sheep on the defendant's farm on the 4bb and found that six out of the flock of twenty- five were affected with scab, and that four had been recently dressed. Defendant said he had started farming only with the new year, and was ignorant of the law. He got some stuff from the chemist's, and dressed the sheep. Prior to this he had been employed in the works (Pontymister Steel Works). Superintendent Parry said he really believed defendant was ignorant of the law, and the Bench, after pointing our to defendant that he ran the risk of ruining his neighbours' sheep, as well as incurring a penalty of P,5 per animal, let him off on paytog the costs.
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CARDIFF BOARD OFI GUARDIANS.
CARDIFF BOARD OF I GUARDIANS. The weekly meeting of thecardiff Board of GtiFtr. dians was held in the board room on Saturday, Mr O. H. Jopes presiding. There was a large attendance of members. The subject of appointing a collector of poor rates of No. 2 District oftheparish of St. Mary was discussed. From among 55 applicants the follow. ing had been selected to appear before the board Messrs Edward James Cross (31), 22. Lord-street, Penarth Wm. Hocken (33), 30, Clevadon- terrace, Roath Leonard Page (29), 17, Lochaber- street, Roath and Thomas C. Thomas (25), 57, Vere-street, Cadoxton. The result of the first vote was :-Thomas, 32; Hocken, 24 Cross, 6 and Page, 5. The second vote resulted in the appointmenb of Mr Thomas by 37 votes to 30 given for Mr Hocken, The district comprises the portion of the parish south of the Great Western Railway, and the salary is 2160 a year. It was decided by alargem-jority, on the motion of Councillor F. J. Beavan. to adopt the foHowing recommendations of the Finance Committee :— That after due notice the scale of salary of Mr Robert Stephenson, assistant clerk to the guardians, be accelerated so that his salary will be raised from £ 100 to J6120 a year from 12th January, instead of to £110, and that of Mr Jas. Nicholas, accountant, be accelerated so thab his salary will be raised from R97 103 to JB120 a year from 9th of January, instead of to B105 and in conjunction with such report "That the resolution of the board of 13th July, 1895, fixing the scales ef salaries of the assistanb clerk and accountant be rescinded, so far as it is inconsistent with the foregoing recommendations of the Finance Com- mittee." SMALL-POX OUTBREAK. It was reported that there had been no fresh outbreak of smallpox, and that Dr. She9n was of opinion that there would be no further spread of the disease now. Councillor Beavan said it had ultimately been decided to continue the sale of firewood, as no infection was apprehended from that souroe, seeing that the ward in which the smallpox broke out and the officials connected with it were to be isolated for a fortnight. It was stated that the disease was imported either from Newport, or Barry, but as this was not definitely known Dr. Walford, medical officer of health, Cardiff, was inquiring into the matter. In the course of conversation as to the outbreak, Councillor Beavan said he cou:d not speak too highly of the ardour and promptitude of the master and other ufficials in dealing with the cases with the view of having the disease stamped out. The Chairman also remarked that the committee and officials sbemed to have done all that was possible. DR, FOSTER'S RESIGNATION. EXTRAORDINARY POSITION. The subject of Dr. Foster's sudden resignation was brought forward, and many members expressed surprise at the event.—The Chairman announced that a letter had been received from Dr. J. R. Foster, the assistant and resident medical officer, to the effect that on account of personal matters which had troubled him for some time past he had left the Workhouse without giving the usual notice, and expressing the hope that if he had made any mistake or neglected his duty the Board would take a lenient view of the mitcer.-In reply to Dr. Buist, Councillor F. J. Beavan said Dr. Foster went home on Monday.—Dr. Buist said there had been a great deal of extraordinary talk about the affair, and he therefore thought it should be investigated.—The Chairman pointed out that Dr. Foster had ceased to be their officer, and he did nob see what they could do now.—Mr F. W. Brett was also of opmion that some inquiry should be held.—Mr G. Padfield pointed out that the letter explained the circumstances, and said that as the doctor had been a good servant while in their employment and had been troubled with domestic matters they should let the question drop.—The Rev. J. R. feuekley and the Rev. G. A. Jones worn of similar opinion, and in favour of taking steps to fill the vacancy.— Councillor J. Mi'don said thab Dr. Foster in his letter asked to be lenienbly dea$with. That surely showed that something was wrong, and he would therefore move that the House Visiting Committee inquire into the whole matter.—Mr Brett seconded.—The Chairman As to the inquiry he did not see that it could serve any good purpose, especially as the doctor had left their service. He thought they should rather make a new appointment. And he would suggest that when they did so they should make it a 12 months and not a permanent one, so that the Board could have the power of terminating it at the end of that psnodif the officer did not prove satisfactory. —The amendment was defeated by a large majority. and Dr. Sheen, jun., was appointed ten.porarily m Dr. Foster's place at a salary of three guineas a week.
CARDIFF CHARTERING CLERKS.
CARDIFF CHARTERING CLERKS. ANNUAL DINNER. The annual dinner of the Cardiff Chartering Clerks is regarded! by the habitues on 'Change as a popular institution, and is always well attended. The function was held on Saturday, at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, where a large number of the fraternity partook of a well served repast. Mr Dan Griffin (Messrs Pyman, Watson and Co.) occupied the chair, and Mr W. J. Sainsbury (Messrs Morel Bros. and Co.) the vice- chair.—The loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr Sainsbury gave "The Town and Trade of Cardiff." He spoke in detail of the rapid strides made by Cardiff both as a town and port, and, in reference to the trade, pointed out that although there was a slight falling off of shipments last year the deficiency was fully accounted for by the existence of an unsettled labour market at the beginning of the year. The present year, however, had begun auspiciously in all departments.—To this toasb Mr W. R. Hawkins, the secretary of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, responded. He thoroughly endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker, and main- tained that the present year would be an important one in the history of the town and port.—The Chairman next submitted the toast of the evening, The Cardiff Chartering Clerks." He remarked that it was extremely diffioulb to toasb themselves, but on that occasion it was excusable. Great harmony existed amongst the fraternity, and in their desire to serve their employers they oftentimes did their level best to outwit each other. Nothwithstanding this. however, the successful competitor rarely boasted of his achievement, and no angry feeling was engendered. (Apl,)Iausm.) Air A. W. Hertz (Messrs Evan Thomas, Radcliffe, and Co.) returned thanks on behalf of his brethren, stating that he was proud to know that Cardiff chartering clerks held a prominent position for shrewdness and business-like tact, and amongst shipowners and merchants throughout the couutry they had won a good name. Several other toasts followed, including Our Employers," proposed by Mr S. Sparkp, and responded to by Mr R. L. by Mr S. Spark?, and responded to by Mr R. L. Stowe; The Chairman," by Mr G. H. Bedford; The Vice-Chairman," by Mr W. J. Thomas. During the evening a well-chosen musical pro- gramme was admirably gone through those contributing to ib being Messrs G Hillestrom, A. L. Loxdale, T. Maggs, J. Couchlin (clarionet solo), G. H. Bedford. W. A. Sullivan (cornet), Httrry Rose, C. Bielski (piccolo solo), A. Williams, D. R. Jones, J. Keddell, James Taylor, W. H. Williams, J. A. Allgood and C. Evans. Mr T. W. Rosser (Stoll's Panopticon) made an able accompanist. The function in its entirety was a great success, and the hon. secretaries, Mr John Davies and Mr Henry J. Edwards, who have on several previous occasions undertaken the duty, met with unstinted praise and commendation.
CARDIFF POST OFFICE DINNER.
CARDIFF POST OFFICE DINNER. The second annual dinner of the Cardiff Post Office clerks took place at the Queen's Hotel on Saturday, when a large company sab down to a good feast provided in Hose Hunt's known excellent style. The Post Office Band, under the able leadership of Mr Sampson, discoursed a selection of music during the repast. Mr Fardo, the popular postmaster, presided, supported by his chief clerk. Mr Leonard Jones, Mr Hudson, formerly chief clerk (now superannuated), Messrs Bageley and W. T. Jones (superintendents), Sterling, Mattock, Evans, and Williams (assistant superintendents). There were also present Messrs Powell, Arnold, Burke, and James (supervising clerks), and Mr Bowyer (assistanb inspector), while the old brigade" of pensioned officers was represented, besides Mr Hudson, by Messrs W. J. Jones, Furse, Banning, and W. Cox, gentlemen who, until recently, held positions on the major establishment of the Cardiff Post Office, 4nd whose appointments date back 40 years one of them-Mr Jones-entered the service when the whole effective staff num- bered 11. It now requires a force of some 700 officers to cope with the mass of work thrown upon the office by the enterprising Cardiffians. An interesting toasb lisb was submitted, the Chairman, who was most cordially received, responding in a most felicitous speech to the toasb of Our Postmaster." In the course of his speech, he referred to the new Post Office now in course of erection in Westgate-street. the first Govern- ment building in Wales," which would be avail. able in the near future for occupation. A pleasant feature of the gathering was the presentation from the Postmaster of a service of plate to Mr Banning upon the occasion of his retirement.
FIRES AT NEATH.j
FIRES AT NEATH. About 11 o'clock on Saturday night an alarm of fire was received at the Neath Borough Police Station. Head Constable Evans, P.S. Jonee, P.S. Price, and other members of the Police Fire Brigade at once proceeded to the Eagle Tinplate Works, where the roof over the mills was found to be ablaze. In about an hour the fire was extinguished. About 3 o'clock on Sunday morning the Mechanics' Institute in Church-place was dis. covered to be on fire. The police were promptly on the scene, and saved the building, but con- siderable damage was done to the internal fittings. Goods stored in the oellar by Mr J. Griffith Isaac, chemist, were also damaged by tb* I water.
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SOUTH WALES LIBERAL FEDERATION.
SOUTH WALES LIBERAL FEDERATION. OPINIONS ON THE NEWPORT MEETING. The Liverpool Mercury published a somewhat one-sided and partial reporb of the Federation meetings at Newport which was sent to it by a not too accurate correspondent, and which was not by any means too favourable to the position occupied by the South Wales and Monmouthshire Liberal Federation. Nevertheless, from that one-sided report the Liverpool Mercury drew the following conclusions in its leading article. Up to recently the Mercury has supported with more or less vigour the Cymru Fyddist party. We fear (says the 3Tercury's leading article) that Mr Lloyd George and his Welsh National Federation are doing a great deal of harm to the Liberal cause in the Principality. The tumultuous proceedings at yesterday's meeting of the South Wales Liberal Federation at Newport reveal a bitterness of feeling which never existed among Welsh Liberals before the Cymru Fydd League came into being to sow dissensions. It is clear, coo, that the Nationalists, by their intolerance and inability to live at peace with those who presume to differ from them, are producing a revulsion among Liberals against even those national aims and aspirations which are in themselves unexcep. tional. Matters have come to a pretty pass when Mr Robert Bird, the respected leader of the Cardiff Liberals, is compelled to protest that Car- diff and Newport are not going to be dominated by Nationalist notions. Nor is the revolt con- fined to words. The South Wales Liberal Federation has, in spite of the muto blandish- ments of Mr Lloyd George, rejected an essential part of the scheme of the Nationalist organisa- tion, and mnst henceforth be recognised as a rival if not a hostile body. It appears, therefore, that while in North Wales the result of the new move- ment has been to set members of Parliament by the ears, and to make active co-operation difficult, in the South Mr Lloyd George and Mr Beriab Evans have by their joint exertions created a serious split among the rank and file, which will, doubtless, be turned to good account by the Conservative leaders." TO THE EDITOR. Sir.Will you permit me through the medium of your valuable columns to protest against the arrogance of Cymrn Fyddites in presuming to speak in the name of North Wales, which they say is united in their favour ? Nothing can be further from the truth, and, as a North Walian, I protest against the implication that the thinking men of North Wales have approved of the utterly impracticable scheme which Mr George and his political chickens have hatched between them. As a matter of fact the two best organised coun- ties in North Wales, Merionethshire and Anglesey, have done nothing with the new movement; indeed, the Merionethshire Liberal Association has repudiated them, and censured the delegates who, in a weak moment at Aberystwyth, had listened to the voice of the sirens. We know also that it was by a very small majority only that they carried the Chester resolution to do away with the old Federation. The tactics of packing the meeting with partisans, though successful at Chester, happily failed at Newport yesterday. It is only necessary to ask these pilgrims of discord to read calmly the Tory papers to discover that they are playing into the enemy s hands. No paid emissaries can prove so beneficial to Toryism as Mr Lloyd George and his friends.—I am. &c., A DISGUSTED NORTH WALIAN. January 17th, 1896. 0 TO THE EDITOR. Siii,-In your report of the meeting of the South Wales Liberal Federation it is stated that Mr Lloyd George, M.P., was present as a delegate from Landore Surely this is a mistake. If not, I should like to know, air, how, when, and where he was appointed to represent Landore. He may have been a delegate duly elected by four separate Liberal organisations," but 1 say without fear of contradiction that he was not duly elected to represent the Landore Liberal Associa- tion. Landore was not duly represented there at all, simply because the local association did not meet to appoint a delegate or delegates, so that if there were any present as delegates from Landore, then they were self-appointed. In view of this I was surprised that the Rev. Mr Joshua should second a resolution at the dissenbienb meeting beginning with the words, That this meeting of duly-appointed delegates," &c., knowing that he himself was not a duly-appointed delegate. Indeed, it is open to question that there were present many who could in reality be designated representatives," at least in the democratic sense.—I am, &c.. D. L. DAVIES. Landore, jan. 17th. TO THE EDITOR. SIR.—Kindly permit me to state that I attended the Liberal Federation meetings at Newport yesterday as one of the delegates from the Ogmore Vale Liberal Association, Mid Glamorgan, and not as from Newport. This will slightly rectify the apparent pre- ponderance of Newport representation, an excess generally incident to the place of meeting, which to my mind as a Liberal is a sound reason for making the areas of the proposed Federations smaller, rather than larger, for the difficulty ot access will militate against that all round representation of associations which is generally to be preferred. Whilst I am writing I may also add how much I regret the sequel to yesterday's meetings. The intention to wage war against fellow Liberals seems to be illiberal, and is certain to postpone the accomplishment of the objects common to all. Illiberal, because the scheme approved by the majority provides for the expression of the national opinion with the utmost freedom in the several districts in respect to matters which may sneciallv affect them. I admire enthusiasm in support of one's own ideas, but a point arrives at which wisdom suggests that we should cease to antagonise our brethren the majority, who are striving for the same generaljobjeots,^speciallyas theseinclnde the chief items in the proRramme-Disestablishmeot, popular control of State-aided schools, self- government in Wales. My programme—when an Englishman in England, before some of those who made so much noise yesterday were born—included the present Welsh programme, and now as an Englishman in Wales I still as strongly support it. But I have ever felt the duty of going with my party and following my leader to accomplish the fore- most objects which circumstances will allow to be won. Other action seems to me to be suicidal, and I trust that wiser counsels will prevail before it is too latt).-I am, &c., N. E. BROWN. Ogmore Vale, Jan. J.7th, 1896.
THE GIBBON ESTATE.
THE GIBBON ESTATE. ALBION COLLIERY CONTRIBUTES j350. Another meeting of the general committee in connection with the Defence Fund which is being raised for Mr Windsor Gibbon was held at the Graig Hotel, Pontypridd, on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by Mr Henry Steer. A letter was read from Mr W. Brace, mineis' agent, in which he declared himself to be in hearty sympathy with the movement, and pro. mising to give it every support should ib be submitted for the consideration of the delegates at the miners' conference at Cardiff, on Mon- day and Tuesday. It was stated that Mr Isaac Evans had also similarly expressed himself. Mr David Morgan, chairman of the Great Western Colliery Workmen's Committee, stated that Mr Gibbon's cause had been read with the warmest approval among the Cymmer and Coedcae Colliery workmen, and that general meetings would be held this week.—Mr Gronow reported that the Albion Colliery workmen, Cilfynydd, had met on Wednesday night, and had decided to at once forward a donation of JB30 out of their fund in case it might be needed. Mr Gronow also submitted a letter from the workmen of the South Rhondda Colliery, Llan. harran, in which it was stated that they had decided to render financial assistance and £ that the money would be sent on after the next pay. (Cheers.) Several deputations were also appointed to wait upon various colliery meetings.
THE PANTOMIMES.
THE PANTOMIMES. Pantomime still holds the boards at both the Royal and the Grand Theatres. Up till now the "Forty Thieves" at the former n.nd "Dick Whittington at the latter have drawn large audiences, who have been delighted with the performances of the artistes and the gorgeous specbacular displays. New items have been added to the librettos, both of which are kept up to date. Now that the pantomimes are running so splendidly those who have not yet patronised these shows should do so without delay.
THE EMPIRE (CARDIFF).
THE EMPIRE (CARDIFF). At the Cardiff Empire this week the pro- gramme includes exhtbitions by Hector and Lauraine, the original comedians and comic boxers; the comic operetta Simplicity by the Forrest Combination; performances by the Griffith-Reade trio, the eccentric talkers, dancers, and gymnasts and turns by several vocalists>nd dancers. THE EMPIRE (NEWPORT). The chief artistes at this house are the Florentz troupe of male and female acrobats; the Girards, "legmania" artistes; Lieut. Fred Albini, the society wonder worker and Miss Emily Sells, the boneless lady. There will also be musical, dancing, and other acrobatic displays by well. known performers. THE EMPIRE (SWANSEA). At the Swansea Empire the Edwin Keene and Kate Reeves combination will appear in their pantomimical burlesque sketch, A Merry Queen," and the "Mascotte quartette of charm- ing lady dancers will be introduced. A clever curiosity in the person of Mr James Shields, the "whimsical wooden-legged comedian, will give his funny performances; and the entertainment will also be well contributed to by Capbain Fox, the ventriloquist; Alma Power, Will Mitcham, Maud Ross, Beatrice Stamford, and Herbert Nicholls, songsters and dancers. Nicholls, songsters and dancers.
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FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. LOCAL RUGBY. DEVONPORT ALBION v CARDIFF. Unfortunately, the crack Devonshire team was inadequately represented, further alterations being effected in the already depleted list. On the Cardiff side Nicholls and B <rry Davies, the two men who have been selec-ted to make their debut in the Welsh team on Saturday next, stood down, while Mills was a conspicuous absentee. Conway Rees, the old International, filled the vacancy at centre three-quarter, and young Wallace, who gave a good account of himself at Swinton, was called upon to substitute the vice-captain. Teams :— POSITION. CARDIFF. DEVON PORT. Back A. Morgan H. Gloyne Three-quarter.. J. E. Elliott A. Foster Three-quarter.. J. Conway Rees.. W. E. Bilding Tiiree-quarler.. V. Huzzey F. Marshall Three-quarter.. J. Driscoll W. Downs Half-back — S. Biggs W. George (capt.) Half-back R.B.Sweet-Escott E.Down Forward D. Wallace G. H. Allington Forward W. J. Elsey A. May Forward W. Phillips W. Cbiswell Forward. J. Blake J. Laverty I Forward T. Dobson J. For Forward H. Cornish W. Collins Forward G. Abbott. A. Adams Forward E. George F. Tozer Referee, Mr K. M. Garrett, Penarth. There was a crowd well up to the average when, under perfect conditions, Phillips kicked off from the Racquet Court end, and Laverty's re- turn being charged down, play looked like settling in the centre. Marshall, however, getting a clean p,%gs kicked to Morgan, who returned to touch beyond the 25 flag. Cardiff's pack cleverly sent back their opponents, and when just over the half-way line gave their backs a chance, which saw Huzzey travelling along the touch line. When a few yards in the Albion quarters Huzzey threw back to the centre, but the ball was not taken, and the visitors' forwards made a bold bid to recover the lost ground. They were stopped by Biggs, who threw out to Conway Rees, and the old Oxford captain ran along trickily, but passed just over the 25, and May intercepting the advantage would have been lost had not Dobsoncharged the holder, and having caused his pass to go astray adroitly got on the ball and screwed it into touch. The visiting forwards now showed to advantage, and by a series of rushes took play far into Cardiff territory, where, after a stay of several minutes, the ball was kicked too hard. and going over the line was driven dead by Huzzey. With a minor against them the Cardiff forwards now played better together, and Phillips, Abbott, and Cornish showing the way they swept the ball, after the drop-out, bang up to the visitors' 25. Here they were checked, Gloyne's defence being perfect. Conway Rees and Driscoll, of the three-quarters, were oftenest in prominence, and once Morgan followed up a kick finely and prevented W. Downs from replying. A surprising change then came over the game, the Devonians getting much the better of the play, and ii; was not that even they were doing justice to themselves. The play had degenerated into a scramble, and in this the Devonians were the more successful. Thoy invaded the home 25, and though never really dangerous Cardiff seemed unable to drive them out. Indeed, there was.but one occasion during a full ten minutes when they appeared likely to score, and that was after Morgan allowed himself to be tackled with the ball in his possession. The home custodian was on the verge of touch and about fifteen yards from his line wben tackled, and from the line-out the ball was sent to the centre. Sweet- Escott put in a fine tackle of Bilding, and a scrum- mage followed in tlia centie. George got the ball out smartly to Marshall, who threw to Bildings, and the right centre put in a poor drop for goal, which resulted in the registering of a second minor. Play had become ex. ceedingly tame when spirit was infused into it by Dobson bursting away strongly from a line-out and passing, to George, who however was collared in the proper style by Gloyne. Give-and-take play ensued. and then the Cardiff captain changed places with Driscoll, who was on the left wing. This did not improve the game, for Escott had practically no- thing to do for quite five minutes. Then the prettiest feature of the match was presented, a fine round of passing being brought off by the visitors, which but for hard hick would have ended in scoring. From a scrum at the centre Downs passed out to Marshall, who after dodging between Escott and Rees threw to Bilding, who, running strongly, transferred to Foster three yards from the line, the last pass being just a trifle offside. Soon afterwards a grand rush was led by Laverty and a third minor was notched, Huzzey again kicking dead. The play improved a bit subsequently, and Cardiff assuming the aggressive maintained the venuein the Devonportquiirtersuntil "noside." Gloyne checked repeated onslaughts, and scoring was not probable until Huzzey received a long pass, and, skimming the t uch-line, ran in with a try. The same player failed to goal, time being extended to allow him to make the shot. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. | CARDIFF 0 1 0 I DEVONPORT ALBION 0 0 3 J May restarted, and Morgan effectually replied. After a few long punts had ended to the disadvantage of the visitors, the Albion in pack working hard, the venue was transferred to Cardiif s 25. The Downs were conspicuous in a determined dash for the line, but Alun Morgan saved his goal. The ball being centred Bildings made a second shot for goal, which was met with the same success as the one in the first half-a minor. Mainly through Morgan's kick3 to touch, Cardiff were enabled to spend most of their time in Albion territory. A further change was then made in the home team, Escott going behind and sending Alun Morgan to the left wing. Biggs got the ball away prettily and passed on the short side to Elliott, but too high to be taken. This was hard luck, for Huzzey was alongside with a clear course. Elliott soon afterwards fielded in the loose, and having made a fine opening passed to Conway ltees, and before W. Downs could get near him Alun Morgan had scored. Ho, however, failed to improve upon the point. It was vary funny now to watch tho formation of the home men behind the scrum. At oue minute Escott would be in line with Morgan, the next Morgan would be well up to the halves, and the third the captain would take up his position immediately at the rear of the scrummage. The exertions of the visitors in the initial stages now told a tae their forwards had lost their dash, and appeared disorganised, while Bilding and Gloyne were the only men who continued to show anythinghke their true form. Interest in the game as a contest had by this time almost entirely evaporated. Cardiff kept their opponents confined to their own quarters, and a couple more minors were added, one beinsr a narrow squeak for a try. Then when the crowd had begun thinning excitement was created by a fine series of passes between Biggs, Morgan, and Huzzey, the last named scoring, but again tailing to goal. It wanted but a few minutes to the finish when Elsey dashed over with the fourth try. From the Press- box there appeared to be nothing wrong with the point, and there was 110 outcry from any part of the crowd against the decision. Ununder- standable tbel-efore to the spectators was the delay in kicking for goal, and it was only when Bilding was seen to retire that it became known he had offended in some way or other. The kick was once more entrusted to Huzzey, and on this occasion his miss was a bad one, as the ball passed under the bar, and the angle could nob well have_ been easier. The game then concluded with an incident as comical as the other had been strange. Klsey dribbled over the line the ball was picked up by one of the defenders, who completely losing his head dashed his charge bang in the face of a spectator. FINAL SCORE 6. T. M. CARDIFF 0 4 1 DEVONPORT ALBION, 0 0 4 POINTS OF THE GAME. 3.12-Cttrdiff kicked off. 3.2C-Devonport scored a minor. 3.30-Ditto, ditto. 3.35-Capital passing by the Albion saw play removed to the Cardiff line. 3.40—Alun Morgan again touched down. 3.45-Huzzey scored. 3.47—Huzzey failed at goal. 3.50-Half-time called. 3.,nS-May restarted for Albion. 3.55—Bildings kicked over, scoring a minor. 4. 5-Alun Morgan scored for Cardiff. 4. 7—The kick at goal was a failure. 4. 9-Devonport Albion conceded a minor. 4.15-Devonport Albion conceded another minor. 4.18-Huzzey crossed after passing between Biggs and Elliott. 4.19—The place again failed. 4.22—Elsey crossed the rubicon, 4.25—Bildings having grossly insultedithe referee (Mr R. M. Garrett, the old International and Penarth three-quarter), and accused hini of deliberate unfairness, delayed the game by refusal for some minutes to leave the field. 4.26—Huzzey failed to majorise. 4.32—No side, Cardiff winning by 12 points to none. REMARKS. A poor sort of match, rough and tumble play only being relieved occasionally. Neither side was so being relieved occasionally. Neither side was so strong as when Cardiff beat the Devonians at Plymouth by a try, and neither side did itself anything like justice. Scrambling games are never pleasing to the spectators or players, and this was no exception. In the first, half the crowd cheered the visitors repeatedly, for while io was evident that they were not playing particularly good football it was equally plain that Cardiff were heaps below expectations. The second half was characterised by numerous incidents of a decidedly unpleasant character. Some among the visitors having shot their bolt imported a lot of illegality into their play, and Phillips alleged he was bitten by one ot the opposing pack on the fleshy part of the upper arm. Escott received a nasty knock "below the belt," but this appears to have been due to accidental circumstances. Then a few minutes before time Bildings, who strangely had been the best of the three- quarters, is alleged to have sworn at the referee, and accused him of partiality. This use of unparliament- ary language appears not to have been confined to Bildings, who was ordered off the ground, but point-blank refused to do so until his own men and the to'ieh-line judge prevailed upon him to retire. Such conduct as this by a man of Bildings's experience needs a lot of explaining away. Sweet-Escott's injury is not expected to prove serious enough to cause him not to take his place with Biggs in the Welsh team. PENARTH v SWANSEA. Played at St. Helen's in wet weather, but in the Juesence of a good crowd. It may be remembered that ast Saturday Penarth played a drawn game with Newport at the former town, whilst Swansea were defeated by Llanelly at Stradey by a try to nil. To- day Penarth had Alexander and Kirby absent at three- quarter, Prole at half, and Ellis from the forwards. Swansea had a couple ot changes—one at three-quarter (Davies for Morgan) and forward (Tom Jones for Old- ham). The teams were :— POSITIONS. PENARTH. SWANSEA. B,ack G. Clemence W.J. Bancroft Three-quarter.. E. C. Chivers R. Messer Three-quarter.. J. Angove. W. Richards Three-quarter.. H.E.Morgan. F. Gordon Three-qtmrter. W. Gibbs D. Davies Half-back «. G. W.Shepherd J. Prescott Half-back T. Dewar W. Crocker Forward T. Morris A. M. Jenkin Forward R. K. Pengelly S. Rice Forward G. Matthews T.H.Jackson I Forward. F. A. Matthews.. W. Smith Forward. T. Williams. W. Grey Forward E. Edwards J. Williams Forward R. E. Morel D. Williams Forward. R.H.Johnson T. Jones Referee, Mr Harry Bowen, Llanelly. At 3.15 G. Matthews kicked off. and a poor return was made. After some loose scrummaging in the home half Bancroft landed the ball in the Penarth 25, where some tight scrummages took place. When the ball got loose the homesters showed up well and forced their opponents back, but the latter by a good bit of footwork tonk the scene of the contest to half- way. Jackson and Bancroft by a couple of judicious kicks changed the venue to near the Penarth 25. and then Prescott and A. M. Jenkin dribbled close to the visitors' goal-line. Shepherd by similar tactics worked the ball into neutral ground, but ib was kicked over the Penarth goal-line, and Clements kicked dead. Restarting Richards parsed to Messer, who got over. the Pena.rth goal-line, and Clements kicked dead. I Restarting Richards parsed to Messer, who got over. but was ealled back. Swansea continued to attack with vigour and penned Penarth near the goal-line till a minor brought much needed relief. After the kick. out even play followed in the open. Swansea were awarded a penalty, which gained a lot of ground from Bancroft's kick, and which allowed the homesters to I attack, and the visitors had hard work to defend. This time Swansea were rewarded for their efforts, and Jackson scored a try in a rather favourable position, but the place kick by Bancroft failed. Resuming Swansea soon exacted a Min r, and subse- ftuenUy W9 became Qi tnoie even cbwaQter, the visitors showing much better form, Pengelly, Dewar, Gibbs, and Chivers being well in evidence, and the home 25 was invaded, bur only for a minute. Some affective passing and running by Messer, Gordon, and Davies changed the venue to the other end of the ground, where hard scrummaging ensued. When the ball was heeled out it was worked over by A. M Jenkin and Jackson, but was ordered back for off-side play. After some loose play Penarth managed to relieve, chiefly by the aid of Shepherd, who was playing a capital game. Swansea now assumed once more a strong aggressive attitude. Rice running up close to the line, and Penarth had to play all they knew to keep the ball from going over. Chivers and Morel, by a couple of dodgy runs, removed the threatened danger, but only to see their opponents again trying the same tactics, and a scrummage was formed about two yards from the Penarth goal-line. Shepherd and Dewar skirted the home forwards in good style, which enabled their side to contest the gltme in neutral territory for a few minutes. Prescott got the ball out of the scrummage and ran into his opponents' 25, when he was held by two players and half-time was called. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. SWANSEA o 1 4 PENARTH 0 0 0 Bancroft restarted and a minute afterwards Chivers intercepted a pass and transferred to Angove, who made off at rare speed and outran his opponents and scored a try, which was not converted by Gibbs. Matters weie now equal-three points each. After the kick-out Richards made a strong run to near the Penarth 25, but the forwards of the latter rushed ahead in good style, and H. Morgan gave a good kick, which allowed his side to gain a lot of ground. Kicks and return'! left the homesters the decided gainers, but Clemence, the full back, landed the ball in touch in the home half. Another bout of exchange kicking again ended in favour of the St. Helen's men, Ban- croft finding touch near the Penarth quarters. The game now became excitinc, both teams making strenuous efforts to score. Shepherd kicked over, ana Bancroft touched down in ample time. Resuming, the forwards contested every inch of ground, and then a rapid advance by Penarth was met by Richards, who kicked over the heads of the advancing forwards, and Bancroft did the same two minutes afterwardq. This left the contest in the vis tors' half, but, Shepherd and Williams dribbled clean to the other end of the ground till Bancroft stopped their piogress and replied with in- terest. The next noticeable feature was a rush by Jenkin and Jackson, who broke through the opposing pack till held by Dewa and Shepherd. The former kicked over and Bancroft touched down. Penarth were now showing much better form than in the initial portion of the game, and exacted two more minors. The wind, however, aided their kicks considerably. Richards passed to Gordon, who made tracks for his opponents' goal line, but Shepherd neutralised the advantage by an effective kick. Swansea made a rapid advance and exacted a minor, a narrow shave for a try. Swansea now made a gallant effort to score, but the defence of the visitors was too good, and then Penarth made a rapid advance into the home quarters, but the homesters at once worked out, and time was called, the game ending in a draw. FINAL SCORE G. T. M. SWANSEA o 1 S PENARTH 0 14 REMARKS. The score about represents the relative merits of the teams, although in the fir,4t half Swansea had all the best of the game, playing with the wind. In the second half Penarth showed much better form, and the game was most evenly contested and under rather exciting conditions, as both sides strove hard to gain supremacy. FotwarJ, Swansea ex- celled in the tight scrums and in the rushes, but Penarth used their feet better and dribbled at times effectively. The passing of the home quartet te wa, very good, Messer and the new man Davies working well together. At half, Shepherd for the visitors was a tower of strength, offensive and defensive, and was the best man on his side. Prescott was very good in making some dodgy runs and skirting the opposing forwards in good style. Crocker, the other half, was seen to advantage on the defensive, and stopped several rushes. Bancroft was at his best, and kicked with rare judgment. It was one of his days, but the opposing back ran him closely, play- ing a sound game and returning effectively. Chivers and Angove were the two best of the three-quarters. A. M. Jenkin, Jackson, and Rice were the pick of the hard-working lot of forwards, and Pengelly, Morris, and Matthews were always to the fore with the visitors' front contingent. NEATH v LLANELLY. This match, which had been looked forward to with, the greatest interest, was played on the Neath gromid before a very large crowtL The following were tlie teams POSITION. LLANELLY. NEATH. Back. T. Davies J. Davies Three-quarter.. AT. Williains W.Jones Three-quarter.. L1. Every. C. Steer Three-quarter.. W. Davies J. Forbes Three-quarter. E. Lloyd H. Jones Ilalf-back D. Morgan W. Thomas Half-back B Davies A. Cross Forward J. Evans F. HutchinWMI Forward. W. Morris A. Hutchinson Forward S. Thomas J. Thomas Forward., W. J. 'Jhomas Vigors Forward. J.Jones S. Davies Forward D. Thomas D. Evans Forward B. Jenkins H. Jones Forward B. Jones T. Thomas Mr Bert Taylor, Cardiff, was referee. MorganWilliams returned the kick-off and found touch. Neath made a vigorous attack and had a free, which J. Davies failed to turn to good account. For off-side play by W. Thomas Llaneily were given a free, and play reached mid-field,where a scrum was formed. B. •avies getting possession made a brilliant run, trans- ferring to W. Davies, who was pushed into touch at the Neath 25. Danger was soon averted, and J. Forbes bv a sterling kick sent the ball into Llanelly territory, and Cross by good play forced the visitors to touch down. Llanelly played up now with spirit, and W. Davies taking a pass rushed up the field at top speed. He looked like a certain scorer until F. Hutchinson levelled him. Llanelly were a minute later given a, frea. B. Davies took the kick, a minor resulting, Llanelly again made a determined attack on the Neath line. Every made a fine run, but F. Hutcliinsoa again prevented scoring. An attempt by J. Daviea to kick dead failed, and B. James scored a try, which E. Lloyd converted. Neath now looked as though they were going to have their turn, and a scrum was formed close to the Llanalls) line. B. jJavies, taking the ball from D. Morgan, kicked up the iftold, but the ball was yromptiy returned. The Neath backs showed that they were in the field, but their well-intentioned efforts were neutralised by their opponents. Neath were. weU in Llanelly quarters when half-time sounded. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. LLANELLY 1 0 2 HEATH U U <5 Jack Evans restarted, and a feeble return being made the visitors pressed. A scrum was foimed on the Neath 25 line. Wat Thomas picked up, and the Neath three-quarters had a taste of passing. J. Forbes put in a good kick, bub T. Davies equalised matters and a scrum was formed in the Neath 25. The ball was rushed up, and the homesters looked very much like scoring. Steer fumbled at a critical moment, and Neath had ajrain to resist a spirited attack. Interpassitig between the Llanelly backs de- lighted the spectators. If it puzzled the Neath men. it was downright good play by Neath that prevented scoring. Fred Hutchinson picked up and kicked, and Neath were close 011 the line. The ball was got out.. and Joe Davies made a shot at goal, a minor only resulting. Neath were still on the offensive, and agaia ana again assailed the Llanelly line. The visitors now made a spurt, Harry Jones saving prettily. Wait Thomas was injured and the game was stopped tem- porarily. Morgan Williams receiving made tracks. Bill Jones spoiling his chance by pushing him into touch. FINAJ. SCORE: G. T. M. LLANELLT 10 2 NEATH 0 0 3 REMARKS. The interest felt in the match was testified by the large crowd of spectators, who, notwithstanding this disagreeable weather, stooll the game out. Llanelly went back home with an unbroken record, but this latest win was, as the score shows, by no means an easy one. It was a tough struggle, and, truth to tell, the visitors h da stroke of luck in getting the try which led to the goal. Neath were under the dis- advantage of being without the services of Griff Lewia and Jack Edwards, and Steer (captain) had been laid aside by illness for the greater part of the week. Badger and Cliff Bowen were absent on the other side. Johnnie Williams, too, was a,b ent from the Neath lot. The Neath forwards were in good form, showing a marked improvement upon their last exhibition. Fred Hutchinson never played better. At half Wa* Thomas and Alec Cross were a good match for the opposing pair. Cross has not yet got rid of his little habit of kicking, but he was marvellously active and showed up all over the field. Llanelly were fat away superior in the three-quarter division. The Llanelly back (T. Davies) proved himself a safe custo- dian, but had opposed to him a man of undoubted ability in Joe Davies, who played a magnificent game. Throughout the contest was principally confined to the forwards, but it was enlivened now and again by I brilliant bouts of passing among the Llanelly quar- tette. CANTON v GRANGETOWN. Played at the Sophia Gardens. Grangetown kicked off, and play, which was waged for some tima in the centre, eventually settled down in the Canton quarters. where Young, for Grangetown, crossed over with at unconverted try. Play following was k the visitors' favour, but Canton at last. broke away, and Seaborne at one tiint looked a likely scorer. The Canton forwards no* more than held their own and gave their backs some thing to go on with. Passing by the Canton three- quarters was the order when half-time arrived. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. I GRANGETOWN o L 0 I CANTON 0 0 0 I Canton restarted, and play, which be-- came keener, Was waged in the Grangetowf quarters. The homesters now gave the all they could to defend their line.-<. Scrum afte» scrum was fought in tlie Grange 25, but the slow an# inaccurate handling of the home men militated against scoring. The pressure was kept up to the end, and th* Grange men fortunately retired winners. quarters. The homesters now gave the visitorg, all they could to defend their line. Serum a.ft.. scrum was fought in the Grange 25, but the slow and inaccurate handling of the home men militated against scoring. The pressure was kept up to the end, and tbt Grange men fortunately retired winners. FINAL SCORE G. T. I GRANGETOWN 0 10 I CANTON 0 0 9 I MOUNTAIN ASH v CARDIFF HORNETS. Played at Mountain Ash. Referee, Mr Ithel Thomas. Treherbert. Mountain Ash having lost the toss, thel kicked up the slope. The ball having beef returned, Phillips essayed passing, but How kins could not get in. Immediately afterwardf Phillips got away and scored a splendid try, which ht himself converted. The visitors here pressed, but not for long. Millar relieving by a good dribble, and Tiley scored, but was declared off-sirie. A line-out being formed, Tanner got the ball and doubling all the opposing backs scored s try, which was converted..The Hornets kicked off and j Netherway returned into touch. Miller got the ball and dribbled grandly up to the visitors' .25. The visitod relieved, tat Phillips soon got again the bailjfrom thf scrum, and feinting well panned to Tiley, and the old veteran scored a. good try, which Phillips converted- The Hornets gained a little ground by hard scruiOJ maging. but Mountain Ash relieved by some gran" bits of passings which deserved better success ] Eventually Phillips scored a tricky try, which was no? converted. The Hornets kicked off, and Tanner return^ | into touch. Mountain Ash passed splendidly, W* I many efforts were spoilt. After give-and-take pl« I half-time was called. I into touch. Mountain Ash passed splendidly. W* I many efforts were spoilt. After give-and-take pl« I half-time was called. I HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. | MOUNTAIN ASH 3 1 0 HORNETS 0 0 0 | The Hornets restarted and Netherway retum»J Millar getting_ the ball kicked over his opponent? head, aud again receiving scored a grand try, whwj was not converted. Immediately afterwards Tilflji after getting hard lines in not scoring, received cg*2 from the scrum, and passing like 2. flash to Tan0!, the old custodian scored a try, which he himself verted. After pressing for a time Jack Davies sc<>r*J a try, which was not converted. The Hornet* C started, but the homesters got to the same spot—' visiting 25. Netherway receiving elected to "MI stead of kicking, and getting through in fine passed to Tanner, who scored, but it was not verted. After a lot of play, all in favour of MounjjJJ Ash, Owens scored a try, which was not converj^i One of the Hornets was here injured, and had to taken off the field. The Hornets restarted and the home 25, but not for long. Tanner relieving 1-d touch. After this nothing of interest occurred, the whistle went. _I FINAL SCORE: A. J) I MOUNTAIN ASH 4 » XV 1 HORNETS 0 0 U 4 I NEWPORT v MOSELEY. I The Reddings, Moseley, was the scene j tussle between these organisations. Followers o & Rugby code in Birmingham took a great interest in the contest, and there was, c?n" that an important Association game wa3 being r Jj lj* in the immediate vicinity,, a very good gate. |P temei&kered tteaia the initial engagement w»" temei&kered tteaia the initial engagement w»"