South Wales Daily News

CYCLING. The purchase of a bicycle is an event—what eomes afterward is either an episode or a catas- trophe. --0-- The coming Paris cycle show has aroused a I greater amount of interest than any held pre. viously in that great city of amusements. A large number of English visitors will be present, and several cheap trips have been arranged. A week in Paris, including railway fare and hotel accom- modation, for £3 18s 61 sounds very tempting; and many will take advantage of it, as the productions of cycle labour at tho Salon du Cycle are well worthy of the attention of the trade of this country. --0- clergyman in Syracuse, N.Y., has been examining the long" list of modern sports and pastimes, in order to discover how their unexampled growth is reflected in the moral sense of a people devoted to them. Like all who search for co wrong and evil," ho has. of course, found plenty of faults in each popular recreation, and he classifies them thus :—" The characterises ein of the turf is gambling; of football, brutality of baseball, profanity of tennis, temper of croquet, cheating of golf and polo, pride of hunting, cruelty of fishing, prevarica- tion of cycling, vagabondism." --0-- Light cycle lamps Saturday next, December 12th, not later than 4.49 p.m. i --0-- A little fact in conaeciion with the recent Stanley Show is that of the 2,015 machines altogether staged, the very large proportion of 1.187 were fitted with Dunlop tyres. This leaves 828 only to represent other makes of tyres.

A BARRY PILOT AND HIS SEAMAN. On Monday at the Bury Dock Police Court— before Dr. Neale, Mr E. Handcock, and Mr W. W. Nell—a claim was made by a seaman named James Down, in the employ of Mr W. Paterson, Barry, pilot, against his master for the payment of 30s, partly for services rendered and partly in lieu of notice. There was a counter-claim set up for a like sum for that defendant wrongfully absented himself, or neglected to perform his contiact." Plaintiff was represented bv Mr F. P. Jones-Lloyd, and the defendant by Mr A. Jackson. Plaintiff, in the course of his examination, said that on the 1st December he presented himself ready to go to work after having been to Cardiff, but he was slightly under the influence of liquor, he would admit. It was the custom not to give any notice. In consequence of this last admission the claim was reduced to one in respect of four days' Mrvioe only. DefendAnt) was examined and said that plaintiff refused to go out with his boat when asked to do so three times in succession. Owing to his absence he was unable to go out to sea from Monday until Thursday, and he lost probably £5. Eventually the Bench gave judg- ment for 20s on the claim and an equal sum on the oounter-claim.

OVER TEN YEARS IN PRISON. According to a computation made by Police- dupt. GMddings, Miry Lewis, who is better known in Cardiff by the sobriquet Greek Mary," has spent no less than 10 years and 13 days in prison for different offences, including shebeening, assault, wilful damage, and drunkenness and disorderly con- duct. On Monday she was placed in the dock at Barry to answer no less than four offences, two of which were for smashing the cell windows on two occasions "to the extent of 12s, tearing two rugs value 6s, being drunk and disorderly, and also assaulting P.C. Harris whilst in the execution of his duty on the previous Friday. Mary, it appears, made her appearance in the Barry district only last week, and being wanted on a warrant was forthwith arrested by the constable named, who had an exceedingly warm time of it in trying to remove her to the police station. After being placed in the cell she committed the damage mentioned by the assistance of one of her boots, whioh she took off for the purpose. She now wished to remind the magistrates that she had bsen in the cells since the previous Friday, whp-nupon Superintendent Giddings sharply retorted that the police would be glad to get rid of her. The Bench eventually decided to banish Mary to the confines of Cardiff prison for one calendar month.

PROPERTY SALES. CARDIFF. A sale of leasehold property was held in Cardiff 011 Monday evening by Messrs Clarke and Dovey at the Royal Hotel. Altogether there were 17 lots offered, and these were disposed of within half •an-hour, some good prices being realised. I Nos. 23, 25, 29 and 31, Bromsgrove-stceot, were purchased bv Mr G. A. Walker. The first-named fetched J6442 10s and the second £230, while the last two brought £225 and £230 respectively. Alderman David Jones gave £225 and £235 respectively for Nos. 27 and 33, Brom'-grove- lr8et. Mr W. H. Tucker bought Nos. 6, 8, 10, 12,14, 16 and 18, Auiherst-street. No. 6 brought j £210, and No. 8 £19910.. while the four succeed- ing numbers realised JB195 each, and No. 18 was sold for £192 10s. The gtntleman also paid £170 for No. 10, Earl-street. No. 54, Knole- street, consisting of a shop, house, and stable yard, was bought in by Mr J. Tucker for £590. and Mr H. H. Clarke paid and £2471011 respectively for Nos. 56 and 58, Knole-street.

SALE OF PLANT, BUILDINGS, &c., AT CARDIFF EXHIBITION. The attention of intending purchasers is drawn to the sale of plant, buildings, and materials used in connection with the Cardiff Exhibition which will be conducted by Mesrrs Stephenson and Alexander to-morrow (Wednesday), Hot 11 o'clock, at the Cathays Park, Cardiff. Owing to an error in our advertising columns it might have been assumed that this sale took place yesterday, and we therefore wish to draw especial attention to the time of the sale, which will take place to-morrow, December 9th.

BARROW IRON TRADE. BARROW, Monday.—There is a distinct improve- ment in the hematite pig iron trade, which gains strength on the basis of the inability of makers at present to increase their output owiug to the scarcity of iron ore, the only alternative at present being increased imports of Spanish ore. Bessemer mixed numbers are firm at 51s to 51q 6d nett f.o.b., and warrants are steady at 50s 9d nett cash, sellers %d less buyers. Stocks are being radu- ally reduced, iron ore selling well best sorts commanding ready market at 14s, while ordinary tree are 10s nett at mines. The steel trade is fully and aotively employed. There is a strong market all round, but particularly for heavy rails, which are quoted at £4158. Shipbuilders busy shipping active.

At the Hotel Cecil, London, last week a very pleasant dinner was given to his employees by Mr weorge M. Swan, the leading cider merchant and sole importer of Holbrook's world-famed Ameri- can ciders, and it is complimentary to our Cambrian friends to know that only Welsh singers were engaged to add harmony to the repast. At the conclusion of the toast to the Cardiff branoh business the Welsh air Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (" The Land of my Fathers ") was rendered in Welsh. Mr H. T. George, manager, in responding for the Cardiff branch, said that their business in the district was increasing by leaps and bounds, and since their brauoh house had been established at Cardiff they bad created a demand for cider in the district that was never known before. They were doing the best and the bulk of the trade there, because a good article recommends itself, and Swan's cider is a good artiole. He had sold more cider t this year than he had evr done before, and next season, with the wonderful quality and stock they will have to put on the market, he expected to double or treble hit trade, as the more Swan's or gpibrogtfi we tewwn tbe bellw^j jplBftS

ILLUSTRATED FASHIONS. In the designing, and more especially in the colour-treatment of some of the latest hat models, one could almost imagine that a painter instead of a modiste bad been at work, so delightfully blended are the various tints. Some few years ago it would have been considered daring to associate grey with yellow but at present the mixture is accepted as one of the quietest of the many harmonies in millinery. Indeed, the gris- jaune blend is more than sober when compared with mauve, cherry, light blue and brown thrown boldly together. One can never err on the side of discretion and neatness in dress, and it is principally for this reason that the following A CHIC HAT. I little model strikes us as so appropriate and ladylike a design. According to the freshest counsels of Lady Modus in Paris, the hat is a turned-up one of medium size, with the brim gradually developing into a bolder retroussis at the back, where it is raised rather high and straight over a perfect nest of beautifully shaded velvet tea-roses mixed with some very realistio ivy. In exceedingly discreet contrast to the mouse-grey felt, the designer has introduced a large breadth of apricot piece velours stitched down lightly here and there to form a soft French drapery round the crown and a fan-bow in the centre. A couple of seasonable partridge wings, in nature's own tinting, break the monotony of the velvet arrangemsnts, the two small pinions being secured to the hat with long paste safety- pins. This is altogether a charming shape, and one that can be safely worn with various frocks. We are nothing if not practical. One of the newest ideas is the detachable hat trimming, consisting generally of a deep buckram band, covered with jv <in or folded silk or velvet, with upstanding loop, I-, the material on one side. These may be ein mixed with plumage or flowers. To one go i lack shape my lady can revel in as many garnitures as she likes, as the novel arrangement may be slipped on and off at will, with the aid of a pin or two for security. Red, in all tones, is no doubt to be one of the colours par excellence this forthcoming winter; and very welcome must the news sound to those whose pale cheeks or raven black hair require a flamboyant setting. Whib is more, it's now an accepted fact that to a particular style of blonde certain shades of crimson and deep vieux-rose are extremely becoming. Here we have a trim tailor- fashioned gown, with the new shaped coat THE LATEST JACKET-MODEL. I made in habit cloth of a beautiful tone of dark coral, equally suitable to the fair and the dark. This latest jacket-model falls loosely round the iiguve back and front; behind it has a seamless breadth, but one so exquisitely cut that there is no suggestion whatever of clunJIness. The corners are rounded and a further fresh effect is secured by the black silk pipe-braiding which is twisted conventionally into rather quaint knot designs OD the flat shoulder-pieces and down the front. About the upper portion of the coat the piping is carried out quite plainly to match the hem of the jacket. There is no braid on the skirt, which is simply a tailor one most ravishingly hung. With this costume the wearer carries a small mink muff, and displays a Russian- shaped coral velvet toque encircled twice with tails of the same soft brown fur. We may at this juncture offer the suggestion that when mademoiselle slips off her coat she shoold display a dainty blouse of black satin, arranged profusely with cream lace and straps of velours ribbon in a deep pink shade to match the cloth. If, after all, we are coquetting with red and green, this in no way prevents us from granting an important place to violet, mauve, and prune colour amongst the modes of the day. Indeed, a certain deep winter tone of heliotrope, with a considerable dash of pink—rather than blue-in its composition bids fair to be very popular as the season advances. The Princesse visiting-gown, illustrated at the end of this column, is modelled in vicuna cloth of a warm shade of heliotrope, and has its many skirt-seams strapped with the same hued velvet, outlined on each side with the tiniest jet edging. These very uncommon strappings are carried out on the cuirasse-bodice, which hooks ipvisibly under the left arm. Now PRINCESSE." comes a delightfully picturesque Zouave coat, cat off at several inches above the waist. It is made of rich black satin, partly covered with cream guipure, and hemmed all round with the mauve velvet, which is again pressed into service for the facing of the high half-collar. Of course. a dress such as this requires the most careful cutting, and should only be submitted to the hands of some. body who thoroughly knows her trade. CocxltTTV.

U GOD BLESS YOU, GENTLEMEN:" A familiar figure at Cardiff Police Court appeared before Mr C. H. Evans and Mr David Duncan on Monday morning in the per. son of Mary Coasa, a woman well past the fifties. Seventy-five times had she previously faced the Bench, and she was as usual chargdR with being drunk, Mary was very penitent in the dock and heaped blessings on both 'the magistrates and the officials of the Court. For God's sake," said the prisoner to P.C. (37) John Wootton, "don't be hard on me." (Laughter.) To the Bench: "God bless you, gentlemen, leave me off this time. It is Chrisbmastide, gentlemen, and I want to see my son, who is coming home from sea." P.C. Pitman told her to bold her tongue a little, but received a reply, For God's sake shut up, it'll kill me if I have to go to gaol this time; I have only just come out. God bless you, gentlemen, God bless you." Mary's pleadings were of no avail, and she was ordered to be incarcerated for 14 days. Just before the rising of the Court the Bench ordered Coasa to be again placed in the dock. Addressing her, Mr David Duncan said that they had decided to give her an opportunity of not going to prisiDn.-Coaxx: God bless you, sir; God bless you. (Laughter.)—The magistrates (con- tinued Mr Duncan) had decided to let her off on payment of a fine of 10s.—Prisoner: Oh, lor and I haven't got a farthing in the world. Do let me go, sir do, please. God bless you, sir! Using similar expressions, Mary, whose statement that she was unable to find the needful proved correct, was removed below.

Miss BBADDON^I CHARMING STORY, entitled The Little Auntie,' is now appearing in the columns

AN ALLEGED UNLAWFUL OPERATION, aj ARREST OF A DOCTOR. Arthur Gceatorex Smith (33), doctor of medi- cine, of Roland-gardens, South Kensington, was charged on remand at Greenwich on Monday with unlawfully using an instrument upon Constance Fletcher, aged 23, at a house unknown, near Victoria. Railway Station, London. Mr Horace Avory prosecuted for the Treasury, and Mr C. Russell defended. Mr Avory said he did not at present propose to alter the charge, but he should ask the magistrate to investigate the evidence which had coma to light since the inquest, and it m ght be that the more grave charge of causing the girl's death would be brought againsb prisoner. Mr Avory read the girl's statement that a doctor, whoBename she did not know, seduced her in a cafe near the Victoria Station. He subsequently performed an operation. She could not tell his name, but gave his description. Learned counsel said the prisoner when arrested was waiting for the girl. Sergeanb Macdonald spoke to him, and said he had a letter from a lady for a gentleman. Prisoner said, You had better give it to me," and stated previously in answer to a question that it would be from Miss Fletcher. Sergeant Mac- donald then disclosed his identity, and tho prisoner tried to run away. When taken to the girl's bedside the prisoner declined to ask her any questions, saying he would not to disturb her, as she was very ill. Counsel, continuing, said there was nothing inconsistent with Dr. Smith's innocence except that he went to meet the girl. After the inquest the police dug up from the garden at the house in which the girl died certain matters taken from a human body, which if medical belief were confirmed by micros- copical examination would render it necessary to bring the more grave charge against the accused. Counsel referred to the evidence given at the inquest by deceased's sister, who had since stated that what was found in the garden was buried by herself and the landlady, and that she had no idea previously that her sister was enciente. Witnesses called at the inquest were sworn, and repeated their evidence. Accused, who looked very ill, was remanded, the Bench accepting bail, himse in £3,000 and three sureties of £1,000 each.

A "FANCY "NAME. THE SECRETS OF SOAP MANUF AC. TURE. At the Brentford Police Court on Saturday a chemist named Septimus Wa!gate, carrying on business in The Broadway, Ealing, was summoned under the Food and Drugs Act for selling arsenical soap which did not contain arsenic. Mr W. Coleridge defended. Mr W. Tyler, inspector of food and drugs, said that be purchased a tablet of arsenical soap at the defendant's shop on Nov. 23rd last. When it was submitted to the public analyst, the latter could find no trace whatever of arsenic in it. The wrapper of the oap had no name on it, but there were the words Arsenical toilet soap for the complexion.' Edward Bevan, the Middlesex public analyst, deposed that there were no traces of arsenic in the soap. Cross-examined, he said that were a substantial amount of arsenic put in the soap it would be highly dangerous, and when used there would be absorption of the poison by the skin. If a grain of arsenic bad been placed in a ton, or even in a hundred-weight of soap, he uid not think he would be able to trace it by analytical tests. Mr Coleridge contended that soap was not a drug. He called Mr H. N. Bolton, a soap manufacturer, training as "Bristow and Company," of St. James's Walk, CIerkenwell, who said he manufactured the soap in question. There was arsenic in it, the amount being 2% grains to three hundred-weight of soap. Arsenic was put in simply because it was called" Arsenical soap," which was a fancy soap. It was jvst the same as honey or cucumber soaps, which contained no honey or cucumber. The Chairman (Mr G. Mackintosh) said the Bsnch considered the case proved, and nned the defendant j35 and costs. On the application of Mr Coleridge he agreed to state a case.

RIVAL DOCTORS. ACTION FOR LIBEL. In the Queen's Bench on Monday the case of Stiven v Welsford came before Baron Pollock and a special jury. This was an action for libel and slender brought by one medical man against another. Plaintiff was Dr. Stiven, of Harrow-on- the-Hill. and defendant Dr. Welsford, of Dover, who pleaded justification and privilege. Sir Edward Clarke, Mr Carson, and "Mr Eraser were counsel for plaintiff, and Mr Jeff, Mr J. Eldon, and Mr Bankes for defendant. Sir Edward Clarke said the case was one of a very grave and serious character, plaintiff being a. man who had received the highest honours the Turkish Government could confer for his hospital services in time of war. On his return he settled at Harrow, where he formed a large practice. One of his patients was Mr Welsford, a master at Harrow School, and brother of defendant. In 1895 plaintiff was attending Mr Welsford when defendant interfered, put an end to his attendance, and made statements not only to the Welsford family, but also to other persons, charging plaintiff with negligence and with ignorance of his patient's case. The statements were calculated, and counsel said he believed were intended, to effect the ruin of plaintiff. The learned counsel said the disease from which the patient was suffering was an obscure disease of the abdomen, and he should call several eminent medical men to prove plaintiff's treatment was correct. Mr Stiven, plaintiff, was called, and gave evidence as to his treatment of the case. He denied having ordered massage or given apm-ients after discovering that the patient was suffering from inflammation. The case was adjourned.

GENERALS v WARD MAIDS. Slowly the evolution of domestic servants goes on. It is nearly impossible now to get a "general. The girls who formerly answered that generic description now insist on being called ladie^ helps or companions or domestic maids, and desire to be addressed as Miss," to discard muslin caps and to wear liats—the larger the better. The Lambeth Guardians have been constrained to abolish general servant from their vocabulary, for the simple reason thab no young woman would condescend to allow the term to be applied to her. General servants are henceforward to be known in the schools under the charge of the Guardians as ward- maids." Girls like that description much better, as giving them a higher social status, the word maid carrying with it a Joan of Arc flavour which is absent from servant," and is much more attractive. The matron states that when she advertised for "generals" she got only one reply, but when she asked for ward-maids she got twenty. Therefore an order has been made by the board that in future they are to be all ward.maids."

TRE BEARDED LADY. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says:—It may be remembered that about a fort- night ago a lady who had been afflicted with an obstinate beard took action against a physician. whom she had consulted on this distressing subject, and who had recommended her to a particular pomade as an infallible remedy. The "patient" hopefully tried the cure, with the unfortunate consequence that not only was the superfluous beard got rid of, but likewise the indispensable skin on which it was growing. Judgment in this rather delicate affair has just been delivered, and it is in favour of the doctor, for the Court came to the conclusion that the pomade was in itself innocuous, and that the mishap occurred simply because the plaintiff went beyond bia instructions, not only applying the paste with too much vigour, but also keeping up the cure for too long a time. The lady, on whose chin soars are still visible, has been condemned to the payment of the costs,

If AT" GOOD GIRL." Mr Wynne E. Baxter held an inquest on Saturday, at the Whitechapel Infirmary, respect- ing the death of Mary O'Connor, aged 70 years, a domestic servant, late of 7, Mountford-street, Whitechapel. Sarah Solomons, a widow, deposed that the deceased had been in ber employ for four years, and added, She was a good, honest girl." —The Coroner (surprised): Girl, you call her ?— Witness Well, old maid, (Laughter,) Witness added that the deceased had not been well for a fortnight, and on Wednesday last she was taken to the London Hospital, but all the beds being full she was conveyed to the Infirmary, where she died the next day.-—The Coroner She was rather eccentric, was she not ?—Witness Yes but she never did anything wrong. (Laughter.) She always looked attar the children.—Dr. Larder said that death was due to cerebral hemorrhage, bronchitis, and heart disease. A verdict accord. ingly was returned.

PENNY DREADFULS. The dire effect of reading penny horribles has received another exemplification in the deber- mined suicide on Sunday morning of Allan Slade 16 years old, who lived with his parents at Chesham Bois, Chesham, Bucks. He had been reading this class of literature, and at half-past 11 went upstairs to wash and dress, bat on calling him at half-past 12 for dinner his mother recetved no answer, and on proceeding upstairs found him dead, banging by the neck to the rail of an iron bedstead by a clothes line. Deceased was of a very excitable disposition and a great reader of pernioious literature.

MUNIFICENT ENDOWMENT. The Jewish Chronicle announces that the Baroness Hirach has signified her intention to eeot and endow a bome for Jewish consump- tives. She has, with that objeot, placed under the control of her relative, Mrs Bischoffsheim, Sir Edward Sassoon, and Mr Frank Lucas, a sum of between £40.000 and £50.000.

THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON Esculapius tried to impress upon his pupils was that the chief trouble afflicting humanity was due to impurities of the blood. All disorders may be traced to this fact, for unless the source of life IS tree from disease germs it cannot have thab strength which is necessary for good health. Holloway's Pills are composed of the most precious herbs and soothing balsams which Mother Earth can offer to her children, therefore they may be relied upon to supply the nourishment that is craved by the system It is ao vain boast to say that this is the mos wonderful discovery made in the annals at edieal

SOUTH GLAMORGAN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. [MEETING OF THE FIVE HUNDRED. THANKS TO THE LATE MEMBER. t A meeting of the South 'Glamorgan Liberal Five Hundred was held at the Cory Memorial Hall, Cardiff, ou Monday afternoon. Mr J. S. ¡ Batchelor (Penarth) presided, and was supported by Councillors Peter Hughes, W. Powell, John Jenkins, Revs. W. Williams, J. Rees, J. Williams, Messrs H. Radcliife, T. W. David, Gwyn Morris, John Evans, Daniel Evans, J. H. Jones and others. A large number of delegates were present, all the districbs with the exception of two or three of the smaller ones being repre- sented. I' The Press were not admitted, the following report being supplied at the close of the meeting by the secretary. The SECRETARY read the recommendation of the sub committee appointed to draw out a scheme for the selection of a candidate, and at the request of the Executive Committee Councillor T. J. Hughes explained the circum- stances under which the recommendation was passed, and also pointed out various alterations open to the meeting. THANKS TO THE LATE MEMBER. On the motion of Mr J. H. JONES (Penarth), seconded by Mr RADCLIFFE, it was proposed; That this meeting of the Liberal 500 pass a very hearty vote of thanks to the late member for his valuable services during the period of bis membership." The mover of the resolution dwelt at some length upon the good work done by Mr A. J. Williams. The division had never had a better member, and they must nob forget that it was Mr Williams who had won the seat from the Tories. (Hear, hear.) During the time he had represented the constituency in the House of Commons his vote bad always been on the right side. and he had always attended to his duties there assiduously. The resolution was adopted with acclamation. THE QUESTION OF A CANDIDATE. It was proposed by Councillor HUGHES, and seconded by Mr J. H. JONES, That the vote whether or no Mr A. J. Williams, the late member, be asked to contest the seat without reference to any other candidate' be taken according to the votes present,jand that according to the instructions received from the various associa- tions in the different districts, the votes to be counted according to the representatives presenb from the various districts." It was proposed as an amendment by Councillor T.J. Hughes, seconded by the Rev. W. Evans, that the name of each district be called out in turn, and its decision taken upon the matter aye or nay." The amendment was carried, and the voting took place as follows :—Against, 375 for, 70. A unanimous vote WAS passed confirming this vote, but at the same time it was pointed out that the several districts had the power to nominate Mr Williams again as a candidate for the seab in conjunction with other gentlemen. It was proposed by Mr J. H. JONES, seconded by the Rev. Mr JOHNS (Barry Dock), that the executive be asked still to proceed in the selection of a candidate, and that it bo an instruction for them to solicit a name or names of those whom they wish to approach with the intention of contesting the seat, and that the necessary assent er absents Jiaving been procured, the list containing such name or names he sent to each polling district, and that the meeting of the 500 be held to finally select one candidate. It was proposed by Councillor T. J. HUGHES, seconded by Mr RADCLIFFE, as an amendment, that the executive be empowered, if they think fit, to submit one name only to the consideration of the 500. Oil being put to the vote the original proposition was carried, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY OFFICES. THE SITE QUESTION. A deputation from Bridgend waited on Monday morning upon the Joint Committee of the Glamorgan Qiiartar Sessions and County Council urging the claims of Bridgend for the site of the new county offices. County Councillor W. Powell introduced the deputation, which consisted of Messrs O. Shepherd (chairman Bridgend Urban District Council), S. H. Sbockwell, W. R. Randall, W. Bradsbaw (superintendent Great Western Railway, Bridgend), J. Sankey, W. J. Roberts, and J. E. Brown (hon. sec. Chamber of Trade). The Chairman of Bridgend Urban District Council, who spoke also on behalf of the Bridgend Chamber of Trade, said they con- sidered that Bridgend had claims far superior to Pontypridd by virtue of its geographical position and historic associations as the ancient county town. So far as the western and southern distriob members were concerned, Bridgend was far the most convenient, while Councillors from Pontypridd had every access via Llantrisant over the Taff Vale Railway. Bridgend, moreover, was the site of the county asylum, with which one of,the County Council's most important committees had to deal. The Town Hall would be available to the Council as of right for their quarterly meetings, thus enabling the entire site to be laid out for purely administrative purposes, and the Great Western Railway Company had promised in event of Bridgend being chosen to place special railway facilities at the disposal of members of the Coun- cil. The Chairman (Mr O. H. Jones) said that the Joint Committee would take due notice of the remarks of tho deputation. Subsequently the report of the sub-committee on the question of a site was presented. In this it was stated that sites free of charge had been offered from Briton Ferry, Bridgend, Neath, and Port Talbot, and that it had been found that sites were obtainable in Llandaff, Merthyr, and Pontypridd. The sub-committee recommended Pontypridd as the best site, but the Joint Com- mittee to-day referred the report back to the committee for further information.

CARDIFF BYE-LAWS AND BILL-POSTING. On Monday there was once more brought before Stipendiary Lewis at Cardiff First Police Court the case of the Corporation v. Richards, an employee in a, local bill-posting company, in which the complainants charged the defendant with having on November 6th, 1896. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., namely 4.45 p.m., posted bills on the bill-posting station in Penarth- road in contravention ot No. 9 of the bye-laws recently made for the good rule and government of the borough. Mr Abel Thomas (instructed by tie Town Clerk) appeared for the Corporation, and Mr T. H. Belcher for the defence. Mr Thomas, in laying his case before the Stipendiary, said the bye-laws were made under Section 23 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, in October, 1895. and the prosecution was taken under Nos. 8 and 9 for the purpose ot testing the legality of the bye laws. He argued that the bye laws were properly framed, and were for the purpose of protecting foot passengers in the busier streets from being obstructed and smeared with paste.—Evidence was given by the Head Con- stable, Mr Mackenzie) and others to the effeob that the practice of bill posting in busy thoroughfares during the day wasobjectioable.butadmitted that after 6 o'clook some of the streets to which the prohibition applied were as busy or even busier than before. Mr Belcher contended that the byelaws were ultra vires, partial, and Unreasonable, and a restraint upon one industry, which had been specially singled out, and in which large monetary interests were concerned. The Stipendiary, after hearing further legal argument and been referred to certain recent decisions in similar cases, said he would look over the points referred to him and give judgment next Monday. v

CRIME IN GLAMORGANSHIRE. RETURN OF DRUNKENNESS. The quarterly report of the Chief Constable of Glamorganshire contains the following statistics relative to crime in the county during the quarter ending November 14th, 1896. For non-indictable offences 4,358 males and 524 females were proceeded against, and of these 3,773 men and 412 women were convicted, and 585 men and 112 females were dismissed. For indictable offences. 345 males and 102 females were proceeded against. Of these 257 males and 77 females were convicted. Of these 46 were sent to the Assizes and 16 to the Quarter Sessions. Public and beer houses pro- ceeded againsb for offences against the Licensing Acts—for Sunday offences 15 were proceeded against, 12 convicted, and 3 dismissed for week- day offences 19 were proceeded againsb, 16 convicted, and 3 dismissed. Of persons pro- ceeded agamstt for betting illegally on licensed premises on Sundays 41 had been summoned, 40 convicted, and 1 dismissed. Of the weekday charges 62 had been prooeeded against, 58 eoneicbed, and 4 dismissed.

THE RAILWAYMEN'S CONCERT AT MERTHYR. The fifth annual sacred concert in aid of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants' Orphan Fund took place at the Drill Hall, Merthyr, on Sunday night, and was attended by a very large audience. Col. D. Rees Lewis, whose sympathetic co-operation with the move- ment is no new thing, again presided, and opened the proceedings with an apposite speech. An ex- cellent programme was kindlycontributed to by the following vocal artistes: Madame Mary Miles-Bey- non, MissClaudiaTborney, L.R.A.M., (sopranos), Mr Griffith Davies, R.A.M.. and Mr D. Jenkins (tenor), Mr Harry Phillips, Troedyrhiw (bari- tones), and Mr David Jones, Abercauaid (bass) The Cytarthfa Band, led by Mr G, F. LIney, attended, by permission of the Messrs Crawshay Bros., and played an overture, and also an air and chorus from Rossini with undiminished ability, Mr T. Livsey rendering in the latter instance the cornet solo. The principal piano- forte accompanist was Miss Pollie Jones, A.L.O.M.

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LATE MR WILLIAM JONES, CARDIFF. THE FUNERAL. On Monday the burial of Mr Wm. Jones- one of the oldest of Cardiff-born tradesmen—who for 42 years bad carried on an extensive business as a printer and stationer in Duke-street, and who died somewhat suddenly after a. brief illness on Tuesday morning last—took place at the New Cemetery. In years long gone by Mr Jones had taken a prominent part in the public life of the town, and was the brother of the late Aid. Daniel Jones and Aid. David Jones, both of whom have passed the mayoral chair. As could only have been anticipated when it was announced that the funeral would be a public one there was a large attendance of represen- tative business men and leading citizens when the cortege started from the residence of the deceased, No. 6, Dumfries-place. The arrangements were entrusted to Messrs Stone and Co., of 10, 11, and 12, Working-street, and under the superintendence of Mr R. Jordan, they were unobtrusively and efficiently carried out. Bearing the simple inscription, Wm. Jones, born August 7th, 1826, died December 1st, 1896," the coffin, which was of English oak, massively furnished, was conveyed in a plain hearse, and there were no flowers, in accordance with the oft-expressed wish of the deceased. Four mourning coaches followed, contain- ing immediate friends and relatives :— Rov. W. E. Winks, Principal Edwards, Mr W. R. Davies, Mr W. Lester Jones, and Alderman David Jones (brother), Mr and Mrs Herberb Jones (son and daughter-in-law), Mr Leah Davies, Mr and Mrs Swann, Mr J. B. Poole, Mr Richard Jones, Mr and Mrs S. J. Davies, and Miss Bennett, Mr Cleves, Mr Dan Jones, Mr Fred Jones, Mrs Arthur Jones, Mr Wm. Williams, and Miss David. In the large number of private carriages, cabs, and on foot there were among others the following residents Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., Dr. W. T. Edwards, J.P., Mr Robert Bird, J.P. (president of the Cardiff Liberal Association), Dr. Treharne, J.P. (president of the Cardiff Conservative Associa- tion), Mr Rees Jones, J.P., Mr John Duncan, J.P., Aldetman Darnel Lewis. J.P., Alderman Thomas Rees, J.P., ex-Councillor William Lewis, ex-Councillor David Richards, Coun- cillor Good, Mr R. Benjamin, J.P., Dr. Morgan Williams, Mr J. S. Marychurch, Mr J. Slocombe, Mr George Thomas (Ely Farm), Rev. Charles Davies (Tabernacle), Rev. Professor J. M. Davies (University College), Rev. Caradog Griffiths (Cathays), Rev. T. Morgan (Eynon), Rev. T. L. Evans (Eldon.road), Rev. T. Roberts (Docks), Rev, Phillip Maddox, Rev. Mr Thomas (Croeswen), Rev. J. M. Edwards, Rev. T. Jones (Salem), Rev. Thomas Davies (Bethel). Mr J. Lane Herbert (Nixon's Navigation), Mr Benj. Lewis, Mr Churchill. MrW. Lewis (Dukes-street). Mr J. M. Jennings, Mr T. H. Thomas, Mr Sidney Williams, Mr T. C. Thomas, Mr G. L. Hill (solicitor), Mr John Ballinger, and Messrs D. Shepherd, J. L. Barry (sen. and jun.), Edwin Barry, W. T. Sanders, Owen Davies, Albert Naish. A. J. Allen, D. R. Andrews, David Evans, George Griffiths, George Pyke, J. NaIsh. W- Powell, Pryce Jones. Wm. Johnson, A. A. Bryan, Hugh Birnie, Robert Scott, Thomas Evans, Freeman Gravie, W. 13. Kennard, Dr. Ambrose, Messrs Morria (Duke-street), T. Hopkins, and D. Lewis Thomas. The service in the chapel was conducbed by the Rev. Principal Edwards and the Rev. W. E. Winks, of whose church-Bethany-the deceased had been one of the earliest and most useful deacons and Sunday-school teachers. The service at the grave, which is in the south- western part of the Cemetery, was conducted by the Rev. Mr Winks.

DEATH OF A BARRY FOOT- BALLER. On Sunday Mr W. Robertson, one of the most prominent of the Barry Association footballers, died at bis house at Morel-street, Barry Dock, after a serious attack of inflammation of the lungs. Deceased, who was about 21 years of age, was first selected to represent Barry in their Cup matches last year after he had been resident in the district only a few weeks, after having played for Montrose. He piayed for the District team continually from that time until about six weeke ago, when he contracted a'chill, andjinfiammation of the lungs and other complications supervened, and despite the unwearying attentions of Dr. A. F. Sixsmith he died as stated. Our Barry reporter writing later says:—The death of Robertson has caused quite a shock among the football fraternity in the neighbour- hood, with whom he was an especial favounbe, his unassuming manner and kindliness of spirit having endeared Scobty," as he was familiarly known, to a large circle of friends, and throughout the day on Monday the blinds were drawn in houses in the vicinity of his residence as a manifestabionfof extreme regret. The Association Football Club. who lose a valuable member and one of the most prominent players, passed a vobe of condolence with the deceased's parents at a committee meeting held on Monday evening. It should be stated that deceased contracted the chill which led to his illness whilst at work at Barry Dock as a carpenter, and not upon the football field. The funeral, which will take place on Wednesday next, will be of a semi-private character, but his fellow-clubmates have been desired to attend to show their sincere regret for their departed friend. The greatest sympathy is expressed on all hands with Mr and Mrs Robert- son in their sad bereavement, deceased being their only son.

CHURCHES AND CHAPELS. On Sunday and Monday at Noddfa Baptist Chapel, Blaenclydacb, which is the pastorate of the Rev. 0, Waldo James, the anniversary services were held, when the Rev. Owen Davies, D.D., Carnarvon, officiated, assisted by the Revs. Dan Davies (Porth), and J. Young Jones (formerly of Pontardulais). The recognition services in conneotion with the settlement of the last-named gontleman at Bethlehem, Trelaw, took place on Sunday and Monday. The officiating preachers were the Revs. W. R. James (missionary from India), H. Harries (Treherbert), and Jones (late of Pembrokeshire). On Sunday evening, under the presidency of Mr W. Phillips, the annual meeting of the Glamorganshire Mission to the Deaf and Dumb was held at Aberdare, when addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Robertson, M.A., St. David's, T, Jones, Carmel, and T. Rowlands, the missionary tof the society. Mr Humphrey Williams,*Porbh, acted as the interpreter. At Nebo Baptist Chapel, Ystrsd, on Sunday and Monday the half-yearly meetings were held, sermons being delivered in an impressive manner by the Revs. George James (Bridgend), and HpnryJHughes (Briton Ferry). On Sunday evening, in the presence of a lae congregation, ten persons were baptised by immersion at Hebron Bapbisb Chapel (Ton), by the pastor, the Rev. E. W. Davies. On Sunday anniversary services were held at Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, which were well attended, and the sermons for the occasion were preached by the Revs. J. D. Jones (Ynysybwl), and Josiah Davies (Congregational), Cwnsyfiog. The Rev. T. R. Davies, late minister of the IndependentChurches of Penrh i wgaled and Pisgah, has been presented by his flock with a purse of gold. Mr Davies, it will be remembered, has severed bis connection with the Independents, and has joined the Church sf England. A movement has been initiated with the view of presenting the Rev. D. Williams, Baptist minister in St. Clear's, with a testimonial in recognition of bis long services to the Church at Salem. Mr Williams is one of the oldest ministers living in his district, and he has held the office of secretary of the Quarterly Association of the Baptists in West Carmarthenshire for the last 28 years. The Rev. D. Jones (Baptist minister), Whitland, has been appointed secretary to the movement. On Sunday and Monday anniversary services were held at Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Tonypandy.:wben the Rev. D. Thomas, of IJlan- stephan, a former pastor, and the Rev. Ben Davies, of Panteg (the chaired and crowned bard), preached.

FUNERAL OF THE RECTOR OF COYCHURCH. The funeral of the Rev. Charles Lloyd Llewellin, Rector of Coychurch, whose death we recorded on Friday, took place on Monday at the parish churchyard of Coychurch. There was a large attendance of clergy and laity. The lasb obsequies were performed!by the Ven.|Archdeacon of Llandaff, Rev. F. W. Edmondes (Recbor of Coity), and Rev. John Jones (formeily Vicar of Ewenny). The Rev. W. Jenkins (curate) gave out a hymn at the Reotory and the graveside. A number of beautiful floral tributes were laid upon the coffin. The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Mr W. J. Lewis, London House, Bridgend.

DEATH OF A POSTMASTER. Mr J. F. Wight, the Birmingham postmaster, died on Monday morning at the Grand Hotel, where he has been lying during the past week suffering from a painful internal complaint. The deceased, who was the son of Dr. Robert Wight, was born at Madras in 1839. Afber holding various positions in the Postal service in England, in 1888 he was appointed the postmaster of the West Central District of London, where he remained until he came to Birmingham as postmaster in the place of Mr Walliker, who had resigned. The deceased was highly respected by a large oircle of professional and private acquaintances, and was held in the highest esteem by the officials of the Post Office.

HEAVY FAILURE IN ASGOW. A ciroular has been issued byMessrs A. and W. Smith and Co., of Eglington Engine Works, Cork-street, calling a meeting of their creditors. The liabilities are fully £60,000. The failure has caused much surprise, as the firm is an old- established one, and was believe to be wealthy.

EXTRACT FROM A LRCTCRB ON "FOODS," BT DR. AriDREW WilsoN.-I"fhe consumption of cocoa I DR. ANDREW WILSON. '£he consumpt;ion of cocoa. happily increases year by year. I say 'happily,' be- cause, as tea and coffee are not foods, while cocoa is a true food, any increase in the naticnal nutrition means -in increase in the national prosperity. Winter, be- sides, is close upon us, and I advise those who are susceptible to colds to fortify themselves against chill by attention to their food. The easiest way of effect- injg this end for many is to substitute cocoa (Epos's

FUNERAL OF DR ENOCH DAVIES. IMPOSING SPECTACLE. A MILE PROCESSION IN CARDIGAN- SHIRE HILLS. REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING AT THE GRAVESIDE. It is not the slightest exaggeration to say that there never has been seen withm the last half century a larger funeral in the hills of Cardiganshire than that which was witnessed on Monday, when the interment of the body of Dr. Enoch Davies, the farmers' champion and the poor man's friend, took place in the space allotted to the Maengwyn family in the Bwlchygroes Congregational Chapel. It was, as was stated by many a spectator from a distance, a princely funeral, the universal respect evinced for the much. sorrowed resident of Brynteify being not one iota more than he deserved. The day dawned with a drenching rain, but fair weather, with a bitterly cold wind, prevailed throughout the rest of the day. Letters and telegrams of sympathy were received from various parts of England and Wales, both at Dr. Parry's residence at Ponbycymmer (where Dr. Davies died) and at Brynteify. LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE. Sir Marteine Lloyd, writing to Dr. John Duies, of Maesteg, brother of the deceased, said I am better acquainted with Dr. Enoch Davies than anyone of you, because I met him oftener, and I feel I have losb a real friend." Lady Lloyd in forwarding a wreath of flowers, wrote :—" Dr. Enoch was a great friend of ours, always the same. It is a matter of great regret that we shall never see him again." The other letters of sympathy were from Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., Mr Fred Bay, Ponty- cwaimer Mr Burnie, Swansea Mr C. H. Jones, Cardiff; Mr W. O. Brigstoclto, Pentregors Mr Tom Res. Maesteg Colonel Hov/ell, Pantgwyn Mr T. W. Hall, Penarth Alderman Williams, Gwaeloclyerarth Miss Thomas, Ferndale, Cardiff Rev. W. Thomas, Whitland, and most of the; ministers of Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Mr C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth (chairman of the Cardiganshire County Council); Mrs David, CardIff; Dr. Howell Rees, Glangarnant (chair- man of the Asylum Committee); Alderman Thomas Williams, Mertbvr Dr. Pan Jones, Mostyn, North Wales; Mr Thomas Hughes, solicitor, Bridgend Dr. Goodall, Carmarthen Dr. Henry Campbell, 246, Cow bridge. road, Cardiff Dr. J. Evans, Swansea Mr J. Boyd Harvey, Tondu Mrs S. Prythercb, Llanarth Mr D. L. Rees, Maesteg Mr Ben Davies. St. Clear's Rev. C. Williams, Maesteg Rev. J. J. Jones, Zoar, Maesteg; Rev. W. Griffiths, Maesy- groes Rev. E. Jones. Maesteg Mr E. P. Pagh, Liverpool Rev. O. R. Lloyd Owen, New Quay; Rev. John James, Bristol Mr W. George, Newcastle Emlyn. Writing from Glangarnant, Carmarthenshire, to the sister-in-law of the deceased, Dr. Howell Rees said I am sure I can, as chairman of the Asylum Committee, say on behalf of all the members of that committee that they sincerely regret the loss of so faithful a member of that committee." A telegram received from the vice-chairman Swansea School Board came to hand just as the service at Brynteify was about to commence. The sender (the Rev. John Davies, of Cadle) wired Sorry cannot attend funeral of the great hero of religious and political freedom. Truly sympathise with the family in their sudden bereavement." The Rev. Elvet Lewis, of Llanelly, wrote stating that the death of Dr. Enoch Davies was a personal loss. He wculd have liked to be at the funeral to show his sincere respect for one who had sacrificed more for the cause he believed in than any man he knew. His courage would outlive him, and his devotion would be a heritage to obhers. The Rev. Towyn Jones, of Cwmman, wrote a long letter of condolence. The deceased had expressed a wish thab Towyn" should conduct the funeral service. Both Towyn and the deceased doctor were the warmest friends, the latter having entertained the greatest admiration for the former. "Towyn" was at Pon tycymmer on Saturday last, where be was tJheofficiatmg minister at the service, whioh was held at the deceased's brobher-in-law's house, before-the body was conveyed by train to Brynteify. Towyn," in his letter, deeply regretted his inability to pay the last tribute at the graveside. Dr. Enoch Davies's name should bo immortalised in the annals of this country. He had left a vacant plnce which no one that ho knew of could fill." Resolutions of condolence were sent by the English Congregational Church at Pontycymmer and the Newcastle Emlyn Board of Guardians, THE WREATHS. The drawing-room at Brynteify contained the coffin, upon which large wreaths had been de- posited by loving hands. Floral tributes, exceed- ingly beautiful and chastely designed, were sent by Mr and Mrs Davies, Pontycymmer; the Maengwyn family; the Gwynfryn family; brother and sister, Brynllyvoi Lady Lloyd, Bronwydd Mr and Mrs Plummer, Glyncorrwg the Mid-Glamorganshire Liberal Association English Congregational Church, Pontycymmer Mr and Mrs John Williams, Cymmer. The wreath from the Liberals of Mid-Glamorgan had attached to it a card bearing the words, A tribute of the profoundest respect, affection, and admiration from sorrowful Liberals of Mid. Glamorgan." THE SERVICE AT THE ROUSR. Prayers having been offered and a hymn to the tune of Rousseau's Dream pathetically sung at the deceased's house, the mournful cortege was formed, whilst a number of farmers of the neigh- bourhood bore to the hearse the remains of their neighbour. The processionists included a large number of the residents of the surrounding parishes. Then came the hearse, following which in closed carriages iwere the chief mourners :— Dr. and Mrs Parry, Pontycymmer, brother-in- law and sister of the deceased; Dr. and Mrs John Davies, Maesteg, brother and sister-in-law Mr Evan Davies, Gilfachronw, brother Dr. Evan Davies. Maesteg, nephew; Mr Howell Davies, Cardiff College, nephew; Mr David Davies, Maengwyn, and the Misses Davies (three nieces); Mr John Rees, Gilfachglyd, brother-in- law. An immense throng of followers, mostly in conveyances of various kinds, completed the procession, which was more than a mile in length, some 200 vehioles being utilised for the occasion..The followers included Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bronwydd O. Brigstocke, Parkygroes; Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P. Dr. Goodall, medical superintendent of the Joint County Asylum. Carmarthen; Professor Jones, Carmarthen; Mr Thomas Walters, coroner, Carmarthen; Professor Keri Evans, Newcastle Emlyn; Rev. T. P. Phillips, Horeb, pastor of the deceased; Rev. Rhys Lloyd, rector of Troedyraur Rev. John Williams, vicar of Llangeler Rev. Dr. Gomer Lewis, chairman of the Swansea Board of Guar- dians; Alderman John Lewis, Drefach; Dr. Lloyd, Adpar Dr. Powell, Newcastle Emlyn Alderman C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth Mr D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth Mr Howell Evane, Chief Constable of Cardiganshire; Alderman Morgan Evans, Oakford Mr Morgan Hughes, Pontycymmer Rev. T. Gwilym Evans, Aberayron Mr Thomas Jones, Pontycymmer Rev. J. T. Rees, Pontycymmer; Mr Thomas Jones, Swansea; Rev. Garibaldi Thomas, Llanddarog; Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A., Rhydybont; Rev. T. L'eyd Jones, B.A., B.D., Pencader Rev. J. L. Jones, Glyncorrwg; Rev. Daniel Evans, Haweu Rev. T. Arthur Thomas, Uni- tarian minister, Llandyssul Mr Daniel Evans, C.C.. Llandyssul; Mr Griffiths, C.C., Penbryn Dr. John Davies, Swansea Mr Joshua Hughes, C.C., Aberporth Rev. Wm. Jones, Aloyl- grove Rev. Griffiths, Maenygroes, New Quay, Cardiganshire Mr E. Lima Jones, Aberayron Mr Thomas Thomas, Pantydefaid, Llandyssul, retired Unitarian minister Mr Joshua Hughes, Aberporth Mr Morris, C.C., Troedyraur Rev. D. Jones, Rector of Bangor Tivy Mr Griffiths, AUtycordde; the members of the Llandyssul Districb Council; Rev. Jenkins, Calvinistio Methodist; Rev. Rev. D. Jones, Gwernllwyn, Penrhiwllan Rev. Thomas James, M.A., Llandyssul; Rev. W. V. Edwards, Saron, Llangeler Mr Evans, C.C., Llangranog; Mr J. D. Evans, Counby School, Pencader Dr. Evans, Llandyssul Dr. J. Harris Jones, Yelindre Rev. J. Davies, Capel Drindod, &0, A DISTRESSING INCIDENT occurred on the way. The pastor of Horeb, who also ministers at Bwlchygroes and another chapel in the district, was prevented from proceeding to the burial ground through a somewhat serious and sudden indisposition. He did not feel well when performing the morning's service at Bryn- teifi, :and could not complete the task he bad set himself to accomplish. At least five miles of narrow and steep roads through a picturesque country had to be traversed by the mourners and their sympathising esoort, and a slow ascent of an hour and a half's duration brought the cortege to Bwlchygroes; AT THE CEMETERY. Here the funeral service was condacted Alderman Morgan Evans, of Oakford, who made a very touching reference to the friend that had gone before;" the Rev. J. J. Jones, of Rhydybont, read a portion of Holy Writ and prayed. Sympathetic addresses were delivered bv the Rev. J. Jones, Trewyddel; the Rev. Garibaldi Thomae, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., the Rev. Rhys Lloyd, rector of Troedyraur the Rev. Griffiths, Maengwyn; Alderman C. M. Williams, of Aberystwyth, chairman of the Cardiganshire County Council; Mr W. O. Brigstocke, Parky- gors Sir Marteine Lloyd, Barb., Dr. Evans, Swansea Rv. Dr. Gomer Lewis, chairman of the Swansea Board of Guardians and the Rev Jones, Baptist minister, Glyncorrwg, It was announced that the funeral sermon will be preached next Sunday at Horeb. The two hours' service was closed by the singing of 0 Fryniau Caersalem ceirgweled." The Rev. Daniel Evans, of Hawen, officiated at the grave.

BOARD OF rrRADE RETURNS. The Board of Trade returns show that the imports for November amounted to compared with £39,006,941 for the corresponding month of last year, being an inorease of £3,496.028. The imports for the eleven months ended November 30th were £398.303,740, against £379,750,023 for the corresponding period last year, showing an inorease of £18.553,717. The exports for November were £18,539,853 against £19.540.333 forN ovember lastiyear, bei ng a decrease £1,000.480. The exports for the eleven months ended November 30th amounted to £219,631,003 compared with £206,989,636, showing an inorease of £ 12,641,367.

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THE WELSH PRESS. [n AP IDANFRTN,] LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OFFICES. There are many indications that in the matter of locating the new University offices, a far better feeling prevails, and gradually it is being recognised that on a question like this, local prejudices must be set on one side, and a decision arrived at with sole regard to the interests of Wales as a whole. The Genedl once more emphasises this aspect of the question very strongly. We should aim, it declares, at securiug a united Wales, and the Gentdl is impatient with those who argue in favour iof separating the national institutions by placing the national museum in one town, the national library in another, and the University offices in a third. In this matter, the decision must be one that will help on the efforts of Welsh members to secure a readier and more generous recognition of Welsh nationality, and, mferentially, the case of the Genedl is—though it does not say it in so many words—that we must fix upon a Metropolis for I Wales, and then centralise our national institu- tions in the town so selected. And so argues the Tyst, which adds: "We cannot conceal our opinion thab Cardiff is the on!y town that has any chance to be regarded as the Metropolis and if the location of the University offices is an elemenl in the matter, then we should all unite in securing those offices for Cardiff. To locate them in Cardiff would help to secure the recognition of Cardiff as the Metropolis of„Wales, a step which would be followed by many privileges which would be of immeasurable value to Wales as a whole. It is because of this—and of this only— that we advocate the location of the University offices in the only town in Wales which, as regards population, wealth, trade, aud more especially the institutions it has already in existence, has the slightest chance of securing Metropolitan honours." The claims of Cardiff are so strong that there is really not asingleargument of any value to offer against them, but for all that, Cardiffians should be up and doing, for they may rest assured thab their claims will not go unchallenged when the supreme moment arrives for deciding the question." ARCHDEACON GRIFFITHS. There is no more popular clergyman in South Wales than the Venerable Archdeacon Griffiths, of Neath, and proof of this, were proof necessary, is forthcoming this week in the eulogistic refer- ences made in nearly all the Welsh papers to the life and work of this veteran Welsh patriot. The Ven. Archdeacon is about to resign the living of Neath. and tho announcement has been received on all hands with keen regret, more especially at the fact that the Archdeacon feels constrained to take this step because of advancing years. When staunch and leading Churchmen of the stamp of Archdeacon Howells in North Wales, Archdeacon Griffiths in South Wales, and Canon Silvan Evans in Mid-Wales occupy so large a place in the affections of the people of all creeds, it is assuredly the height of absurdity to assert, as is often done, that the popular opposition to the State Church is based on mere prujudice Archdeacon Griffiths, remarks the Seren (Baptist), is loved by all who know him, Churchmen and Nonconformists. He is a patriotic Welshman, and has done his share nobly towards uplifting his fellow-country- men morally and educationally. He is an ardent eisteddfodwr, a zealous temperance man, and one of the best public speakers in Wales, whether in Welsh or in English. He belongs to the Evangelical wing of the Church, and were all the clergy of Wales like him there would be a good deal less grumbling than there is. The retirement of the Rector of Neath will be a distinct misforbune to religion, whatever may be said as to the Church." "Wales has no truer sou than the Archdeacon," says the Tarian he has thrown himself with all the enthusiasm of his nature into every movement that benefited Wales. He never assumes airs of superiority when brought into contact with Nonconformists he knows the good work they have done in the country and the extent of their influence, and he co-operates heartily with them. We ventnre to declare chat the name of Archdeacon Griffiths will be revered in Wales for very many years after he himself is gone." The Tarian fears that evil days are about to dawn upon Neath, for the living is in the gift of Lord Bute's trustees, and therefore, it points out, in all probability Archdeacon Griffiths' successor may be a zealous Ritualist. The Bxner deems the retirement of the Archdeacon of sufficient importance to make it the subject of one of its principal leaders, in the course of whioh the varied services of the ven. divine are recounted ab great length. "The nobility respect him," adds the Baner; the people admire him, and Welshmen of aU grades and creeds regard him as one who is an ornament to his country." We heartily join m the many hopes expressed that many years ot life yet remain to him, and that the evening of his days may be calm and unclouded. THE LATE PRINCIPAL MORRIS, OF BRECON. Numerous references, all couched iu highly appreciative terms, are made to the great services of the late Principal Morris, of Brecon. The Celt says of him that be left a deep and in- delible influence upon generation after generation of students that sat at his feet, and that there never was a principal as to whose orthodoxy, as the word is generally understood, there was less anxiety. Dr. Morris was not accounted a popular preacher,nor,for that matter, a great preacher, but it was always a pleasure to hear him, and many of his sayings were worth remembering." This estimate is curiously at variance with that of the Rev. J. A. Jenkins, registrar of the South Wales College, who, in a recent article, maintained that the principal as a preacher had been much under valued and neglected by the churches of his denomination. The Tarian, however, puts it that as a preacher the principal never reached the highest point, but, for all that, his puJpit utterances were of a very high class. No one can doubt," it adds, that Principal Morris was an erudite scholar, a splendid theologian, and as a teacher was unsurpassed, and was endowed with all the qualifications for the efficient discharge of the duties of the exalted office he so long and so honourably filled. It will be difficult indeed for the Congregationalists to tind a principal of like eminence." The Tyst deals with the subject at length, and with commendable delicacy refrains from any suggestions as to how the vacanoy is to be filled. CHURCH PROGRESS IN WALES. If we are to believe the Llan, there are glorious times at hand for the Church in Wales. The old prejudices against the Church are gradually dying away," and the last of their number will soon be interred." This is very satisfactory, but the assumption that the opposition to the Church as a State establishment is based merely upon prejudice," only demonstrates how utterly blind lour contemporary must be to the real state of affairs. The Llcm assures us that Ecclesiastic ism. like a wave, is spreading over the whole country," and that this is owing, among other things (1) to the advance of general knowledge (2) to the advance of knowledge of Church matters (3) to the dissensions in the chapels, and (4) to renewed life in the Church itself. Th" progress of the Church as a spiritual fotce would be welcomed by all, but the Llan is surely hvmg in a fool's paradise, when it asks its readers to accept in all seriousness such a statement as that the eternal wrangling produced and encouraged by them—the Nonconformists—drives the people in their thousands for refuge into the Church." The writer is not so wise as "Catholicus Cambrensis." "Catholicus" secures thepublication of his slanders in the columns of an English journal in England, wherein they may be read by people who, being ignorant of the facts, can swallow his statements without question. But the Llan writer is as yet a novice he will by- and-bye learn that to publish these statements in a Welsh journal, to be read by people who are able to distinguish facts from fiction, is a very unprofitable proceeding indeed. We cannot resist the temptation of quoting just one other gem from this extraordinary article, viz." There are many who say that the Church I* the only safe place in which to find pure religion in Wales to-day." But why shoulder the responsibility for this statement upon others ? Does the Van itself believe it! Will the LlfIn please quote a single instance where such a statement as this has been made ? WELSH COAL TRADE, The Taricm, discussing the action of the coal- owners in rejecting the schemes propounded by the workmen's representatives and Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., for the prevention of under- selling in the coal trade, roundly lectures the employers for pursuing a policy which ib characterises as foolish and suicidal, both in their own interests and in that of their workmen, and predicts that a day will come when they will bitterly regret having rejected the offers made to them of an alliance with the men. It is very clear that this article was written before the scheme of the employers tor the restriction of output was published, and it is therefore all the more interesting to note that the Tarian unhesitatingly declares that any scheme aiming merely at a restriction of the output is doomed to failure. It would, it adds, be merely an old woman's dream." The workmen themselves are held in part responsible by the Tarian for the cavalier treatment meted out to them by the employers, and the workmen are informed that so long as they remain in their present state of disorganisation so long will all their efforts at improvemenb be ineffective. THE INDEPENDENT LABOUR PARTY. The Independent Labour Party, as represented by Messrs .Kplr HardIe and Co., have very litble fojlowing in Wales, and having regard to their mischievous interference at Bradford and other places it is well that this should be so. Eynon," in the Celt, deals with this topic this week, and states that Mr Keir Hardie created a split in the church at Cumnock just as he is now aiming at splitting the forces of the Liberal party. "Eynon" heartily endorses Mr Asquith's plea in favour of giving more prominence to social and labour questions in the Liberal programme, and declares that the Rhondda, In aeleoting Mabon. has given the country generally a valuable object-lesson as to the kind of men that should be elected to bring this about. Although a Radical to the finger- tips," declares this racy writer, "I would much rather vote Tory than support these selfish and self-elected creatures who tour the country on the backs of the working men to create dissension in the Liberal ranks." MISCELLANEOUS, The decision of the Welsb Calvinistic Method- ists to found a temperance association on denominational lines is very heartily supported by the Goleuad. Temperance committees have long existed in connection with Calvinistic Methodist Associations both in North and South Wales but," remarks the Goleuad, until this year we had not as a connexion identified WjipeJfee M. qøb W temperance in the foqa total abstinence. Now. however, we have pttn ourselves in the way of becoming a tempera: denomination. The movement has tali many years to reach the present stage, for it characteristic of our connexion that we mi slowly." The Goleuad denies that the polioy n adopted will in the least injure the co-operat f on temperance matters hitherto obtain f between the denominations, and declares that. the contrary, the new association will ih on and make more effectual any and every operation of the kind. The Gwyliedydd (W.) deals with the reo- changes introduced in connection with Wesleyan Bookroom, which is now controlled a joint committee of ministers and layn appointed by the North and South Wales sync and not by a body of ministers only as befc The Gwyliedydd has confidence that very r advantages will follow the changes introduc but at the same time it warns the element that they are to be careful in tt actions, always bearing in mind that the bo room must be reverentially handled as institution that has not been called forth accident, but built up laboriously by the beat n of the denomination. The Cymro has fallen foul of the half-holic movement and is concerned at the temptati which it offers to young people. It argues tha other business establishments close their doors half a day the public-houses should do likew The evi!s produced by the half-holiday in present form, it declares, far outweigh benefits that accrue from it, and the Opt advocates the abolition of the system and substitution of earlier closing all the w through.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWA TEMPERANCE UNION. PUBLIC MEETING AT CARDIFF On Monday a public meeting in oonnect with the Great Western Railway Tempera Union was held, under the auspices of the Can Branch of the Union, in the Cory Memorial H Cardiff. Mr Alexander Hubbard, deputy ch man of the Great Western Railway Compa who is the president of the Union, occupied chair, being supported on the platform by Worship the Mayor of Cardiff (Counci ■ Ebenezer Beavan), Canon|Thompson, Rev. J. j Buckley, M.A. (Vicar of Llandaff), Rev. | Spurgeon, Mr Lewis Williams, J.P., Mr J. | Grant, Councillor Sydney Robinson, Mr J. Grant, Councillor Sydney Robinson, Mr J. Leaning (divisional superintendent of the Gi Western Railway Co.), Alr U. F. Goucb, Mei M. Rowed (Swansea), H. Aldridge (Cardiff), j Richards (president of the Cardiff Branch), r H. Maunder, Paddington (secretary of the Unk J. Devereux (local secretary), and others. Tb was a crowded attendance, some scores of r waymen, many of them in uniform, being presc There was a very large contingent of railwayn from the Western districts, for whose convenie: a special train was run, while free railway pat were generously provided by the G.W.R ,a pany to all of their men who desired to atte The Blue Ribbon Choir and the G.W.R. Wido and Orphans' Fund Band occupied positions uj the platform, and during the evening renderei very attractive programme of music. Addres were given by the chairman, Rev. J. R. Buck (vicar of Llandaff), Canon Thompson, &c.

LOCAL PATENTS. j The following information is supplied by Mr Watts, chartered patent agent, 31, Queen-stri' Cardiff 58, Wind-street, Swansea, and Ruperra-street, Newport, where particulars, to costs and modes of procedure respect patents, designs, and trade marks may be tained :— APPLICATIONS FOB PATENTS. I No. 26,430, 23rd Novembtr. -David Riohn. and David Williams, Cardiff—improved gear-< for cycles. No. 26 528, 24th November.—John B; Davies, Merthyr Tydfil-lmproved safety bat I' bonnet pin. No. 26,586. 24th November.—Daniel Williaii Barry-improved gearing of cycles and ot machinery. No. 26,717, 25th November.—James Swalw Newport—improved vice jaws and clamps. No. 26.934, 27th November.—Alfred Mori; James, Newport—improved pneumatic tyree vehicles. INVENTIONS PROVISIONALLY PROTECTED. No. 24,386, 2nd November.—Oscar Treha Morgan, Radyr-Improved gear-ca-,e for cyclei Nu. 25.053, 9th Novemuer.-Thomas Dai i Harries, Aimtystwyth—an improved comb; for No. 25,054—improved brush. No.J 25,279, 9th November.-Strebbill Ha Wright, Monmouth-improved method ot c veying gases and apparatus therefor. No. 25,309, 11th November.—Wm. Thoi Fitssgerald, Cardiff—improved tyres and rims wheels for vehicles. No. 25,379, llt-ii November.—Ellen Mile-, Sw sea-improved door numbers and name plates. APPLICATION TO REGISTER A TRADE MARK. No. 198,395, 2ud October.—William Bro' Swansea.

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