South Wales Daily News

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SMITHFIELD CATTLE SHOW VISITED BY H.R.H. The Smithfield Club Centenary Cattle Show opened on Monday at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, under the presidency of the Prince of Wales. While certain classes of exhibits have been abolished, extra inducements to competitors have been offered in others, with the result that the amount of prize money has reached nearly £ 5,000. The implement department has a larger number of exhibitors than usual, and taken as a whole the show is a record one. The J,25 cups, with centenary silver medals have been awarded. The winners are Devons and Hereford's, the Queen; shorthorns, W. E. Lsarner, Dilham Hall, Norwich Aber- deen Angus, Lord Strathmore. Lord Rosebary is a prize-taker in the class for shorthorn steers. In the Devon the prizes have gone very much on the lines of the Birmingham Show, except in the old steer class. The Queen's Birmingham winner is placed second,but another Windsor steer not shown at Bingley Hall gets the breed cup. In the shorthorns the Birming- ham decisions are in a number of cases main- tained, but there is an important reversal in the heifer class. Mr Learner's Silence was a week ago placed second to her Majesty's Mar. garet," but on Monday the positions for a breed cup were changed, and the decision of theNorwich iudsres is thus confirmed. The XW silver cup for the best steer or ox was won by the executors of the late Mr J. -T. Coleman with crossbred Master Harbinger. The similar prize for the best heifer was won by Lord Strathmore with his Aberdeen Angus Juju Glamis, which also carrief! T tha champion plate for the best beast and Qu A S challenge cup for the best beast bred by exhibitor. The champion plate for the best exhibition of sheep was won by Mr Mills, of Nottingham, and the champion plate for the best pen of pigs by Mr Fricker Burton, Wilts. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York reached the Agricultural Hall at 1 o'clock. Their Royal Highnesses drove in a closed carriage, preceded by an escort of mounted police. The members of the Council were assembled at the entrance to the yard, accompanied by Mr Long, Minister of Agriculture. After the reception the Prince and the Duke took luncheon in the club offices. His Royal Hi^hness's restoration appears to be complete, a.nd lie walked with a firm and sure step. LOCAL PRIZE WINNERS. Hereford steers (between two and two and a half years)—First prize, iC25, W. Thomas, of Penarth. Sheep (pen of three Cotswolds)—First prize, X15, W. Thomas, of Sully, Penarth third prize, £ 5, W, Thomas, of Sully., Penarth. Herefords (heifers under three years)—Second prize, E10, Rees Keene, of Llanvihangel Court, Chepstow, Mon. Mr Wm Thomas, of The Hayes, Sully, Penarth, won the £ 50 champion plate given to the exhi- bitor of the best pen of three long woolled sheep and the centenary gold medal to the breeder. Centenary silver medals were awarded to the exhibitor and breeder of each first prize animal or pen of animals.

ALLEGED IRISH MURDER. The Belfast papers on Monday report a shock- ing affair at Ealiybay, County Monaghan, on Saturday night last. It appears that a young railway worker named Patrick Kerr, finding on arrival home that his mother was under the influence of drink, attacked her, it is alleged, in such a brutal fashion that she died about half hoar afterwards The y0ung fellow was subsequently arrested by the constabulary, and being brought before two magistrates WM remanded on a charge of murder.

DUKE OF YORK TO VISIT AMERICA. An Exchange telegram says it is suggested that a squadron, under the command of the Duke of York, will visit ti->e United States in 1899.

GOLF NOTES. [BY BOGEY."] JThe year book of the Glamorganshire Club, %ch should be out next week, will appear J^hout the fixtures of the Ladies' Club, who ^e now taken over the entire control of their affairs. Their fixture card for the year ^iiig December next has already reached me. competitions, which provide a game once a at least throughout the year, include the Cup, presented by Mr Henry Radcliffe, the W Monthly Medal Competition for prizes Prvfle<J by Messrs F, H. Jotham, C. B. Stoddart, ? ). F. Grimes; the J unior Monthly Medal, b the prizes axe given by Miss Young and rv young; and the Mixed Foursomes and ^thly Bogey Sweepstakes. In the case of izeTed Foursomes Mrs Arnold has given a thl af* the best score returned by a lady with mitM of her partner. There is also a bi- t Approaching and Putting Competition. ^\nJ6easlev holds the captaincy for the u «r^year," and in addition acts as the t J i secretary. The General Committee ^wKcampbell McCall, Mrs Ward, Mrs ^'■i < A«tfis8 E. Young, and Miss Stableford ArmiCampbell McCall, Miss Young, and Mrs form the Handicap Committee. The £ ,xtnre;„ jS is certainly a complete one, and probability that the Ladies' Club vW" 6e greatly increased membership. "^I heavy rains having made the ore3en and the greens slippery, the g thly mateturned by the ladies for their monthly Mo., last Tuesday did not come at all as a su 3COrea were „ Gross. H cap, Net. MissBeasley < i2l N 107 Mrs Ward 127 19 108 Miss Young- 129 is 113 Miss E. Yoana; 127 13 114 Mrs Arnold*^ 160 28 132 \npbell McCall retirea. Growls w>iat is termed the drastic treatment 01 the Glamorganshire Committee co tP reach me j had just in- tended to reierw gubject again, but the result of the «y. Competition on Saturday so completely t my contentions of last week that I _\ted to do so again. Take the number of ties Xnce at the scores will show there were „ jJ-a.-dozen. This is proof that the handicapp1E £ Lry eveI1/ and if it is even it can hardly u Again, take the first four P^s. timiall high handicap men, and for a lc»r■ A0 0ne near scratch has won any c°m;e(jSn Consequently, unless handicaps are 1 the firsfc three or four places in competi m0i.a likely to fall to high ban layera. The fact that these highly are even now winning shows w deductions were not only proper but absolateiy^^ One reason why s0 much discussion one reas just now is the b ^gr 0f members playing. The links are so Q ^ntly Bitoated that it is quite easy to g_et ne<n, and the result is makiiTg The Club 0up,the sc°rer areappended) attracted on baini ^rse £ t entry with one exception. This vv» 1396, when there were 46. Satoroa? waa ona below this number :— ;oas. Hlcsp. Net. A. C. Yacbell 19 78 O. C. Thomas ^9 79 R Arnold 15 80 T. W. Hall 13 81 W. S. Vivian # 7 mm 82 C. B. Stoddart j 83 T. M. Barlow 3 83 J. Hunter, jun i £ #< 8 83 K. R. Marley g., 17 83 Dr. Stableford 9^ 3 # 84 J. Pitchford ml 15 84 W. A. E. Pyman- 10L 16 H 84 W. S. Sweet-Escott 01 17 84 P.Hagarty 91 2 85 A. M. Ingledew 97 g 35 S>A?rHSitzm?? 97 12 85 w §" •• 92 12 .• 85 W. H. M. Tucker q-? R ofi W Hastings Watson g 1<A '7 86 S. B 95 .;8 86 110 87 L. U1 8? A. R Thomas il2 ..i 92 lQ6 92 E.NicholIe og ..4 93 H.M.Jacobs 04 &Gibs°n Jg %] W. G. Hort yg The Penarth Committee h^e ^r^ tournament competition, a mov the success of last year's compati«o»eerng heartily welcomed by the club.. be prizes. Like last year the entries w tour into two groups, and will De/ided in couples, the winner of ,vn handicap group to compete lrl. with the winner of the lower handicap^nal One great feature about these compeI1"*>n. that players may arrange their own is but heats must be completed by the aaie^s, fied in the fixture card. There will be a competition next spring, but for the presew entries must reach the secretary by 17th, and the first round musfc b* «o The secretary has particiJarly direct attention to the close en» — on the 17th instant. pi The tie in the Junior Cup bet^ee° 1 Vxr "N'icholls has been played off, w| G, wick and Mr nio,ver won, the scoijtro the result that the latt p 100-l3-87. Way being Nicholls the matcWli good deal of interest was e and^cl because both players are a ba>d rougJSc was a toss up who won. Mr Qa the luck, for he really ^st, ^fn His second shofc^ hole for which he took eleven. of the ditch.^ left him within a dangerous dist _etting out He then got in the ditch, and after get with di £ 6culty his brassey played the btiuker. After this he picked p a keen game, and did the last nine holes « The day was a beastly one. The crowding on the course> has deal of mcocvenience, especially ou there and the suggestion has been made tnac are a lot of players out it would be a go -a start one half at the tenth tee. Whet cftnnot permissible under general or local rules say. I give the suggestion as it was man In the Monthly Medal Competition at porth- cawl, on Saturday, the scores were Gross. H'cap. Net- Dr. C. G. Jones 88 8 •• 04 Cant. D. C. Boger 108 W • • g5 G.A. Woods U3 1| 9S Lewis Thomas 116 IS •• Rev. W, A. Downing retired. Dr. Jones wins the first-class medal and sweep, and Mr G. A. Woods wins the second c medal. The winner of the first-class playing a strong garae, and will probably have the pleasure of seeing his handicap reduced. The Barry Club are evidently determined to get on, a,nd the scores in the following competi- tion and match show they are doing this :— MEDAL COMPETITION. Gross. H'cap. Net. W. J. Darling 100 25 7b W. Waddell Ill 25 |6 ,kdclell Rev. H. H. Stewaart 94 6 88 A.Jackson 117 25 92 H. E. Tilston 123 30 93 P.R.Warren 118 25 93 II. F- Illingworth 114 18 96 D. Sibbering Jones 124 25 99 J. G. Walliker A.. 134 30 1<» W. N. McClean 131 25 106 R. C. H. Davison, H. H. Powell, T. Keen, and C. Stewart retired. MB P. R. WARREN'S TBAM MR H. E. TELSTON'S TEAM (Single Men). (Married Men). Burns (pro.). 7 Rev. H. H. Stewart 0 R. C. IEI. Davison 5J. C. Pzrdoe u. 0 R. F. Illingworth 4 W. Waddell. 0 T. Keen 0 A. Pearee 0 C. Stewart 0A. Jackson 5 R.O.Jenkins. 0 F. E. Aitken 2 H.H.Powell 0 W.J Darling. 2 J. G. Walliker. 0Rev. E. Morgan. 2 P. R. Warren 3 H.E. Tilston 0 19 11

WEATHER AND THE CROPS. [FK6M MONDAY'S "MARK LANE EXPRESS."] The weather of November was favourable to farm work, and arrears of ploughing and drilling were taken in hand with such vigour that there are some-persons now to be found who think that an average acreage has been sown to wheat. We are not quite of this opinion, but the de- ficiency as compared with last season will not be nearly so great as we had reason to apprehend about five weeks ago. The course of prices during the past month has been rather down- ward for, the best sorts of English wheat and for all sorts at the bigger porta, but not for average samples at the purely local markets. American wheat was held very firmly during the last six days of November; but since December came in there has been a general decline of 6d per quarter allowed both on red winter and No. 1 spring. The price of Indian wheat also tends to decline. Trade for maize shows 3d to 6d advance on the week at Mark- lane, but a slight decline at Liverpool. Barley has advanced 6d per quarter for feeding sorts at Mark-lane, Bristol, Birmingham, Hull, and Leeds. BeanB firm.

INTER-LEAGUE CONTEST. GLAMORGAN v MONMOUTH. The third inter-League match between Glamorgan and Monmouthshire was played on the ground of the Abercarn Club, this being the first visit of a Gla- morgan fifteen to Monmouthshire. The two previous contests resulted in favour of Glamorgan, who were unfortunate in being deprived of the services of W. Llewellyn, R. Hellings, and W. H. Alexander, who stood down to take part in the League fixture between Llwynypia and Penygraig. They were re- placed by Lewis (Treherbert),J. Jenkins (Treherbert), and G. Jones (Treorky). These were the only changes, or the Monmouthshire men turned out as adver- ftised. The afternoon was dull, and a strong wind blew, while the ground was rather heavy. Under the circumstances it Was expected the game would be mainly confined to the forwards, and that the con- dition of the ground and the ball would not permit of anything Dke a scientific display by the backs, excursion trains were run from the district, and there was a fair gate. The teams lined out as follows- Glamorganshire-Back, J Muxworthy (Moun- tain Ash); three-quarter backs, LI Deere and S Mux- worthy (Mountain Ash), J Hitchings (Treherbert), and Lewis Lewis (Treherberb); half-backs, Emlyn and J Lewis (Treherbert); forwards, J Price (Treherbert), D Evans and W E Rees (Pontypridd), J Jenkins (Tre- herbert), G Jones (Treorky), J Thomas (Treorky), F Millar (Mountain Ash), and Rev E T Davies (Mountain Ash). Monmouththire-Back. Arthur Walker (Pont- newydd( three-quarter backs, Wilfrid Isaacs and Charlie Brown (Pontnewydd), W G James (Bryn- mawr and Newport), and W Vaughan (Cwmcarn); half-backs, W Edwards (Blaina) and Prank Gough (Pontnewydd); forwards, E Thomas (Pontnewydd), Alf. Sawtell and George Jones (Cwmbran), George Boots (Abertillery and Newport), J Hodges (Risca and Newport), J J Perkins (Abercarn), Tom Lewis (Pontymister), and D G Harries (Brynmawr). Referee, Mr Arthur Gould, Newport. The visitors won the toss and elected to play with the wind behind them. Boots kicked off, and S. Mux- worthy being tackled before he could reply the first scrummage took place in the Glamorganshire 25. Edmunds threw the leather out to Brown. but Mux- worthy was too smart for him. Gough the next moment broke through, but J. Muxworthy got in a splendid kick when in difficulties. Lewis Lewis fol- lowing up caused Walker to turn into touch near his own quarter flag. The home forwards, Boots and Edwards leading the van, returned with a rush to the opposite line, which was seriously imperilled when the full back kicked into touch. A change was then effected, the Glamorganshire men driving ther oppo- nents' back in fiue style. When they gt to midfield J. Lewis kicked to Walker, who failed to hold. The ball was then rushed over and touched down. Play was, however, ordered back for an informaJity, and a scrum followed on the verge of the line, which cul- minated in Deere receiving a pass from Muxworthy, and making a dash, scoring in the corner. The place- kick failed. The visitors kept pegging away after the restart, and their forwards rushing play right up to the line S. Evans was within an ace of scoring. Relief which was sorely needed was quickly brought by the forwards—Hodges being conspicuous—who wheeled and doubled effectively to the opposite quarter, where Deere turned the leather into touch. Neutral ground was now the venne of play for a few minutes, and the e* homesters, punting high, caused the wind to drive the ball to Monmouth territory. An incursion to opposite quarters was spoilt by Deere, who, drib- bung again, transferred to a bunch of forwards, who lost the ball in the home 25, where James made a mark. No advantage was gained, and pretty pas- sing between Deere, J. Lewis, and Muxworthy re- sulted in a chance being lost through a forward pass. An instant later Jack Lewis made a clever opening. and gave a capital pass to the Rev. E. T. Daives. who scored the second unconverted try. This was fol- lowed by a startling bit of play on both sides. First of all Boots got clear away from his 25, and passing to Sawtell the latter got to the opposite quarter line, and threw to 1. Lewis. Deere, however, pre- vented what looked like a. certain try, and P.C. Rees and G. Jones dribbled to the other end of the field, where Walker just saved by finding touch. Edwards was conspicuous in the return rush, and a brillant dribble following upon keen tackling near the centre resulting in Vaughan scoring in a scramble. Brown failed to convert. After this the Monmouthshire for- wards played with great dash, but J. Lewis stopped their progress and threw to Deere. The right wing got to the 25, where he threw to his forwards. Evans picked up and threw to a colleague, who lost a certain try by mulling near the line. Play became fast and furious, Brown and Isaacs being prominent, but the Glamorgan men prevented further scoiing, and lm.lf-time arrived :— _m- Half-time Score- G. T. M. Glamorgan 0 2 1 Monmouth 0 1 0 Millar kicked'off after the interval, and the reply found touch near the visitors' quarter line. After some tough play here Edmunds dribbled towards the goal, and from the following scrummage the ball was sent across, Hodges scoring an unconverted try. The Glamorgan forwards had the best of the succeeding play, D. Evans and E. T. Davies leading the way to the opposite 25, where Brown stopped further pro- gress. Here G. Jones got away with a dribble, and although he had an open course to score he lost the ball This was followed by a rush on the Glamorgan side, iu which Muxworthy and Deere, failing to hold, the ball was dribbled across by Isaacs and Jones, but they failed to touch down, and the ball wnt beyond the dead ball line Tbe Glamorgan goal was hotly attacked for some time, and Jones, after an indivi- dual eftort, scored, but the point was not converted. A dribble and passing between the visiting forwards took the gama to the home 25, Dai Evans picked up and threw to J. Thomas.') he Treorky captain passed to Deere, who scored a spJendid try. Then Mon- mouthshire had the best of the ga.me till the end. and just before the close Thomas Lewis added the fourth trv. this Droving the winning point. I Final Scorë- G. T. M. Monmouthshire 0 4 2 Glamorganshire 0 3 1 REMARKS. The game was well contested throughout, and was the best yet seen between the League representa- tives. In the first half Glamorgan scored twice, and it looked as though they would win easily, but the Monmouthshire men played up pluckily, and quite deserved to win. Forward the teams were fairly evenly matched, while at half the Monmouthshire pair were exceedingly smart. The Monmouthshire backs combined much better than their opponents, and this is the secret of their success. Walker showed much more promineutlly than Muxworthy, although in fairness to the latter it must be said that he had much more work to do than the Pontnewydd PENYGRAIG v LLWYNYPIA. layed at Penygraig in wet weather, and before a c number of spectators. The ground was in fair idition. Mr Gil Evans, Swansea, was the referee. reorge Evans, for Llwynypia, kicked off against a mg wind. Shortly after the commencement of y Harry Morgan, a Penygraig three-quarter ked up in Llwynypia territory just over half-way, I shot a splendid goal, the wind being in his our. The venue having changed, one of the rynvpia players was injured, and had to retire. rain now descended in torrents. Penygraig ught relief to the visitors' 25. The game was a y fast one from the beginning. Granville missing <tss from Llewellyn near the goai-line lost a cer- »try, but the ball was very siipperj". Llewellyn (■e a clinking rnr from half-way to the 25 flag, but I smartly collared by Ingram. Half-time Score— G. T. M. I 'enygraig *10 0 Iwynypia 0 0 0 JJroppea. Rafter the restart Llwynypia severely assailed goal-line, and Bob Jones, failing to °«ade a desperate effort to plunge through a of opponents. Albert Powell checked a S9Vis rush by Llwynypia near the posts. Sub- iy Penygraig rushed up and pressed. Final score— (j. t. M. 'graig *10 0 liypia 0 0 1 ♦Dropped. REMARKS. |Lp je was most exciting from the beginning to rirnrvJbd played before the largest number of Morfi?ver seen 011 the Belle Vue ground. The weaHhT8,1 kicked from near halfway by Harry nv <51a brilliant one. The inclemency of the froni n the greasy state of the ball prevented e passing. It was a splendid exhibition 'ct&tors' point of view, and a very even PlayefAESTEG v. ABERAVON. li^kMonday, at Maesteg, in miserable irefore a good field. Aberavon kicked nparlv well. From a penalty the f nme lin» fine £ °a^- A fine rush by the visitors i a score. From a serum near the luo tw,e f0j-cvards, headed by Phillips and AL-ipi-a J Play wel1 UP the field. MaestI Half-time Score- G. T. M. Maesuej. *1 0 0 T TV,„> — 0 0 0 J.h' penalty. t BecuS?*iar'e^ *or homesters, Thomas onip^Pm a scrum in the visitors' 25 Dan fie lfnt con!? in a fine kiok which Rees w well Running in with a fine try which r rtr In » Froua the drop out the visitors minor- 1h by the homesters conceded a carrier the drop out the homesters score. visitors' line, but failed to Score G.T.M. ^Pono.lfr The game VV*MARKS. forwards p yeaftnd jnteresting. The home Thonr.SXSs? 8ame» phin«)s and d- j- played a«'s J Bryce, H. Jones, and Luke had their J?4he visitors. The homo halves i^vones and Lewis, the former pail'. was the pick of the home a Jftmpion game. Richmond v. Dnb!i°'i,mondm3!?Tn'-At Sydney Parade, half ^SSfSfanf^ee subs. In the opening Just on half the better, nearly scoring, game was y a penalty goal. The scored an k second moiety Davies eoodfo^6Xe i for Monkstown, while aide, ano v", T!%las score for the home town, 1 go*11 Wy goal. Final: Monks- AS&h 1 penalty goal. SOUTH ION. ABEUD! LEAGUE. At Aberdare. Greatf>0RTH. match owing to wa? taken in the managed to beat st tjje homesters only in the first round for th j goal a month bltck mouthshire Cup> Wales and Mon- the lower end. ^*ted operations from rather tame,. «"Se .^t few minutes was place until the ji comment taking after a got into swing which resulted in e ?Jade by Brows, saw the homesters aJ*ing. The restart sive, two corners oet, up the ag^g. Aberdare were n<rn & in succession. were having toot^ce0red the^^y stroD«' and by Sbenton Rees sco he From a pass cheering. The f i goal amid loud minute3 when Rees i? restarted a few injury to his legs. £ w Reived a serious it necessary to agai'^ him and found starting Aberdare one fhe hospital. Re- Brown sent across v the aggressive. Jones to 3core a BOl° and enabled arrived with the ^ore^g Sc*»the interval Aberdare Goals. Porth restarted o-nfi 0 the game pressed, btr time duriug period, Jones and left- very brief for them. Tbe a vej to° good very conspicuous m* ,aBt Were now of passing, Rees being A^tific bout tout it went wide of its m' with5 t*le shot, he made amends by scor» B HNTE8 jater Aberdare now kept up a «- stevS.in8 shot, the visitors' citadel. saye(j*dment on terrific shot, which G^ liomest« £ ent;.ln a corner in doing so. l»e Brownicedlae a got in motion, resulting ,ean ?ng again with a fine shot. Porth we the the net Not once during the who's U round, come near anything like &cor b .j<j thfty nine* Aberdare Porth 5 OS- 0 The first match in conneewv Bolton Cup Competition took place a Bjac^shire between Bolton Wanderers atL gujt Atioon were very few spectators. J- team'where goal; Blackpool, nil The home xj,*fcrs, 1 tbe first half was evenly ^and ing better. On turning round front °°t- Bolton shaped weakly "Liie anot^>ub Gilligan eventually scored, while an t^al disallowed lor a fool, vas GENERAL MATCSBS. MillwaA Mill wall v. Buahden.-Rewtt. Ruohdea, vU. At MfllwaU » gloOIJlY we" W a poor attendance. Millwall kicked off against a strong wind and had the worst of matters in the open- ing half, in which, however, nothing was scored. On resuming Millwall did much better, and after 20 minutes Stewart from a corner headed a goal. Calvey added a second point with a short screw shot. Mill- wall pressed till the finish. Tottenham Hotspur v. Kettcring.-Result: Hot- spur, 3 goals Kettering, nil. At Tottenham in dull weather. Playing with a strong wind Tottenham pressed almost continually, but only scored once, a long shot of Bradshaw's hitting the post and going through. Hoskins was injured 15 minutes before the interval. After changing ends McKay and Joyce increased the Hotspurs' lead. Then Rayner was injured. Kettering, with only nine men, prevented further scoring. Canton Villa v. Spillers' Juniors.—On Llandaff Felds, and resulted in a win for the Canton Villa. by 3 goals to 1,

SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION LEAGUE. The Soccer code is advancing rapidly in South Wales, and the style and exhibition of the players show a general improvement all round. There are about five of the League clubs on their present form on a par, so the struggle for the championship is likelv to be very keen. The following is the present position of the clubs :— PI. W. Drn. Lt. For. Agst.Pts. Rogerstone 5 3.0 2. 12 5 £ Aberdare .4.2 I 1 3 7 .5 Swansea 3 2 0 I 5 3 4 Porth 2 1 I 0 8 7 3 Barry Unionists 4 1 1 2 7 6 3 Ebbw Vale 3 1 1 I 2 5 3 Mid-RhonddaD. 4 0 2 2. 11 14 2

WELSH FOOTBALL UNION. A meeting of the Match Committee of the W.F.U. will be held at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on Thursday next, the 8th inst., at 5 o'clock, to select the Inter- national team to oppose England. A general committee meeting will also be held at 7 p.m. Business: To receive a complaint from the Cardiff District Union against the Torquay Athletic Club. CARDIFF v. BLACKHEATH. The Cardiff team to meet Blackheath on the Rectory Field, London, on Saturday next, will be as follows :-Back, T. J. Thomas three-quarter backs, E. G. Nicholls. W. Jones, V. Huzzey, and A. M. Ricketts; half-backs. Selwyn Biggs and Cecil Sweet- Escott; forwards, T. Dobson, P. Cornish, J. Blake, G. Dobson, W. Mackintyre, W. W. Hughes, M. Falcon, •uid C. Spademan. Reserves Three-quarter back, Ivor Jones half-back, J. Heaven; forward, W. Neill. It will be seen that George Dobson resumes his place in the team.

WEST AFRICA. HORRIBLE CUSTOMS IN OLD CALABAR. Miss Slessor, of the United Presbyterian Mission at Old Calabar, was a passenger in the Elder Dempster liner, which left Liverpool on Sunday, and had with her four black children, whose cases reveal a painful part of West African history. Miss Slessor has now worked for 22 years in Old Calabar. The children are aged respectively two, three, five, and 16 years, and each is one of twins appointed at one time to die, in accordance with a superstitious custom pre- vailing in the Niger Coast Protectorate. In the course of an interview with Keuter's Liverpool correspondent Miss Slessor said all twins born were, according to native laws, to be put immedi- ately to death, and it is only those who have been rescued by missionaries and placed beyond the reach of native power who have so far escaped. Altogether Miss Slessor has SAVED THE LIVES OF 51 TWINS. When twins are born they are at once taken from the mother, and if no one intercedes they are taken by the feet and head and have their backs broken across a native woman's knee in the same way as one would break a stick. The bodies are then placed n an earthenware receptacle and taken to the bush, where they are devoured by flies, insects, or animals. Sometimes the little vic- tims are put in these receptacles alive, and are then eaten alive. In the same way the mother becomes an outcast. If she does not at once take her own life she has to flee to the bush. If she ventures near a town or village she must see she does not remain on the path when any other person is coming. Her presence, according to then superstition, would defile the place for others. She must not drink from the same spring, must not touch anythiug even belonging to her own relatives, and there is little cause for wonder that she takes away the life which HAS BECOME A LIVING DEATH. Miss Slessor is accompanied on the Oron by Miss Mcintosh, and together they are going to estab- lish a home for these native twins. The native superstition is that the birth of twins is the result of witchcraft and devilry. Formerly the mother as well as the children was put to death. The intervention of white missionaries and traders has saved her life, but as she is a despised outcast whom none of the Datives dare even speak to her existence is simply II, prolonged agony. On Renter's representative pointing out that the country was a British pro- tectorate, Miss Slessor said It is really im- possible to at once put an end to all the horrible native customs. There could not be better Gover- nors than we have at present Sir Ralph Moor and Sir Claude Macdonald have helped us all they can. We don't want them to kill the natives, but to make them abolish their shocking practice, Natives will come by stealth and get the children from us. The girl I am now taking back is 16 years old. I saved her and her brother, but whilst I was away from the house for a short time the relatives came and GOT POSSESSION OF THE LITTLE BOY by false pretences and killed him. The four chil- dren I have now I had to bring with me to this country as we had no safe place in which to leave them. The natives who kill the twins are old women whose life is behind them. They don't ask any young women to do this terrible work nor yet women of good birth. It is only old slave women." In further conversation with Miss Slessor, it was learned that in Old Calabar proper only isolated cases of this twin-slaughter took place, but some 40 miles inland many children were sacrificed. Another terrible custom, Miss Slessor said, was the burying of living children along with their mothers when the latter died during childbirth. This was done because they had no milk in the country to sustain the little creatures after the mother's death. Miss Slessor, in the case of the twin children rescued, utilised condensed milk, and the missionaries were spreading the knowledge of this treatment through the country, in order to save the lives of other little ones bereft of their mothers. -:7==

LOSS OF THE BLUEJACKET. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY AT CARDIFF. Mr T. W. Lewis, sitting as president, and Cap- tain Richardson and Captain Castle as assessors, sat at Cardiff Town Hall on Monday on the occasion of the resumed inquiry instituted by the Board of Trade in regard to the lossof the steam- ship Bluejacket, of Cardiff, off Land's End, on November 9th. Mr Robertson appeared for the Board of Trade Mr Miller, of Liverpool, for the captain (Mr James Thomas); and Mr Vaughan for the second officer. The inquiry was adjourned on Saturday in order that the depositions made by Hughes, an able seaman at Penzance and before the receiver of wrecks at Cardiff, should be obtained and compared with his statement to the Court. These statements varied considerably, which Hughes explained by saying that when the first two were given he was muddled." The advocates addressed the Court at length, Judg- ment will be given to-day (Tuesday).

PRIVATE STREET IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE RHONDDA. At the Ystrad Police Court on Monday Mr W. P. Nicholas, of the firm of Messrs Walter Morgan, Brace, and Nicholas, Pontypridd, appeared at the instance of the Rhondda District Council in support of a provisional apportionment of the estimated cost of the improvement of Court- street, Clydach Vale, which Mr Howell John, Blaengwynfi, and two other owners of cottages in that street had been requested to carry out under the Private Street Works Act of 1892, which had been adopted by the Council. Mr John urged in defence that he was not liable, and that the estimated apportionment of 122 9s lOd in respect to his property was excessive. The Bench decided in favour of the Council in the three cases.

SWANSEA ON THE MAIN LINE. ACTION BY THE G.W.R. DIRECTORS. The deputation appointed at the recent confer- ence of public bodies to meet the directors of the Great Western Railway Company, met at the Guildhall, Swansea, on Monday morning, under tha presidency of the Mayor (Mr Richard Martin), and further considered the next step to be taken in regard to the formulation of a scheme for placing Swansea on the main line before pro- ceeding io London. In regard to this matter it is said tbe Great Western Railway directors have instructed their officials to prepare plans, etc., for the purpose of considering the project. Sir John Llewelyn is endeavouring to force the sub- ject before the board.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. The Central News correspondent at Tralee telegraphs:—Christopher Hickson, farmer, died on Sunday night from the injuries he sustained in the accident on the Dingle Railway on Thursday wcek. Hickson was one of the passengers in the train when the carriages were blown off the line. He was an old man, and received injuries to the body by being flung against the side of the carriage.

FAIRS FOR DECEMBER. Talgarth 3 Narberth 14 Gorseinon 5 Llandovery .—.— 15 Puncheston "—-— 5 Knighton 15 Kidwelly —5 Hay Jjj Llanea^0CJKv.—• 5 St. Nicholas (Glam.) 17 Aberystwyth .—. 5 Llandiio —• 19 Builtb 6 Letterston 19 St. Clear's 6 Little Newcastle. 19 Tregaron .—. 6 Newcastle Emlyn. 21 Cowbridge 6 Caerphilly 22 Carmarthen 7 Maenclochog 22 Kittle 1$ Llandebie— 26 Penrice )SWlLDsea). 11 gketty 26 Talybont 12 Pembroke 26 Llanwnen 13 Crymmych 27 Haverfordwest 13 1 Neath 28

BURIAL REFORM. The secretary of the Church of England' Burial Reform Association recently wrote to the Prime Minister reminding him of the report of the Select Committee appointed to inquire into death certificates, ana asking him tio aid in obtaining the legislation recommended therein. Lord SMMbaty. in reply, says tkemftfteP shall Wh.

1 ANTICIPATIONS. The week's racing will commence to-morrow at Nottingham, and there should be a good attendance at Colwick Park. For the openin day my selections are appended Mapperley Handicap Steeplechase- WRITBBOY n. Adboulton Selling Hurdle Race JOHN 0' SEAHAM. Broughton Maiden Hurdle Race-DOCETIST or KING OF THE FAIBEES. Selling Flat Race-CLANSMAN II. or RAVEN. Elvaston Steeplechase-YORKXINT. Welbeck Handicap Hurdle Race—BONNIE DUNDEE. Monday Night. VIGILANT.

NOTTINGHAM DECEMBER MEETING. TO-DAY'S RACING. ORDER OF RUN-TING.-Selling Flat Race, 12.55; Elvaston Steeplechase, 1.25; Welbeck Hurdle Race, 1.55; Adboulton Hurdle Race, 2.30; Broughton Hurdle Race, 3.0 Mapperley Steeplechase, 3,30. SCRATCHINGS. Broughton Hurdle Race-Irish Thistle. ARRIVALS. Athel Roy, Aldbourne, Avonmouth, Birdham, Bohemian Boy, Bonnie Dundee, Breadberry, Byzantium, Blue Peter, Barbarossa, Baron Lumley, Blondin II., Biretta, Caminada, Clansman II., Chop, Deliverer, Fawler. Gav Peter, Grafton Belle, Glenilla, Grand Luxe, Handley, Hermit, Ingebrigt, John o' Seaham, King of the Fairies, Kink, Lord Percy, Lapis, Moor, Marion Fisher, Marvellous, North Sea, Pardalo, Phil Brown, The Possible, Post Girl, Prattle, Parra, Rosey O'More, Rinver, Raven, Sicily Queen, Sobieski, Superstition, Tiger Tim, Terpsichore, Truly Rural, Tip, Vel Vel, Whiteboy II., Wild Heather II., and Yorkmint.

NEWMARKET TRAINING NOTES. NEWMARKET, Menday.-On the Bury side, T. Chaloner's Ronehurst was sent six furlongs. Archer's Sweet Story and Prosset covered five furlongs. J. Dawson's, jun., St. Edmunds went the same distance. Jarvis's Fatherless, Tallahassee, nc Cyllene, St. Evox, St. Cyrus, Scintillant, and Sherlock were sent briskly Jive furlongs. Waugh's, sen., Neetebanus, Menteith, and Royat galloped six furlongs. Watson's Flavio Gioia, Golden Bridge, Velo, Sacripant, Little Bob, Vatel, Amurath, Cretan Belle, Brightly, and Hosana cantered twice five fur- longs. Sherwood's Sarum and Kalgurli went briskly half a mile. J. Dawcons,sen., Sir Francis Drake and Angus went five furlongs. Hayboe's Fosco, Trident, Sanglamore, Mabrouk, Guava, San Carlo, Rosemerryn, Choson, and St. Gris were sent briskly the same distance. Gibbons's Airola, Crucianella, Tarbolton, Wools- thorpe, Ninus, and Sati cantered twice five furlongs. Gurry's Tidal WaTe colt and Light Comedy went five furlongs. Enoch s, sen., Royal Warden, Reverend Mother, and Patrick's Ball were similarly employed. Huggins's Berzak, Sandia, Caiman, and others cantered five furlongs. W. Waugh's Buxton, Con- stitution, and Commodore went six furlongs. On the Racecourse side, Cannon's Mercuryand Melilot were stripped and galloped a mile and a half at a good pace over hurdles; Satinfoot, Baliston, Lip- salve, and Peterslield II. practised hurdle jumping Barcalwhey galloped a mile on the turf; Beato and Bogater went five furlongs. G. Chaloner's Chit Chat galloped a mile and a half over hurdles. J. Day's Windham was sent a good pace gallop of two miles over several flights of hurdles. G. Lambton, in the presence of Lord Stanley, stripped Loreto, Nouveau Riche, and Chiselhampton of their clothes and schooled them over a few flights of hurdles. Mumford's Phenomenon and Mary II. filly galloped two miles over hurdles. Watson's Sangrado was sent two miles and a quartor over hurdles. F. Day's Bicorniger, Form, Scopes, Georgic, Acmena, and Defiance galloped a mile on the turf. Jennings's, jun., Bay Ronald, Merry Buck Footpad II., Gobliu, and Boniface went five f trlongs. Marsh's Glentilt, Sandringham, Snood colt, Neish, Bel Edina, Balornock colt, and Victoria May covered five furlongs. R. Chaloner's Maybird and Outrageous went six furlongs. Sadler's Dynamo, Ejector gelding, and Hazlebun covered five furlongs.

CHESS. NEW YOBB:, Monday.—The present score in the chess match between M, Janowski and Mr Showalter is-seven games up-Janowski, 3; Showalter, 2 drawn, 2.—Renter.

X&stttess 3U>bttssM. *? J "i — ELECT Qpcoa I For Warmth and Health. ¡ In wintry weather the human frame requires more nourishment, mfire stimulation, than in the summer, in order to keep up the necessary warmth of body. ROWNTHEE S BLBCT COCOA is A most admirable stimulative food and warmth-giver, bracing up the system, nourishing the tissues, and restoring, life and energy at one and the same time. The exquisite flavour and the delicilto aroma of ROWNTREE'S ELECT CCCOA have received general praise, and its nnsurpasfled economy in use is a common theme with all., good managers." Of all Grocers, Chemists, Confectioners, &c. In tins only, price 6a, 9d, Is 6d, and 3s.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE u LOCALS." PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT SWANSEA. ADDRESS BY H.M. INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS. The annual distribution of prizes and certifi- cates in connection with the Oxford and Cam- bridge local examinations (Swansea Centre) took place at the Royal Institution of South Wales on Monday afternoon. The Mayor of Swansea (Mr Richard Martin) presided. and in spite of the unfavourable weather there was a large gathering present, including Mr A. G. Legard, her Majesty's chief inspector of schools for Wales, who made the presenta- tions; Mrs Morgan B. Williams, Killay House; Mrs Reid, Mr R. D. Burnie, J.P., Mine Aubrey, Mrs Thomas Freeman, Cortymore; Ex-Councillor Fred Rocke, Mr Howel Watkins (ex-mayor), Principal David Salmon, Swansea Training College Dr. Turpin, Swansea Intermediate and Technical Schools, and others. ANNUAL REPORT. The Secretary (Mr C. H. Perkins) read the annual report, and this stated that the entries said successes showed a considerable improve- ment upon last year, and that the success of Miss Sarah Monro was especially remarkable, she having attained to the proud position of being the first senior girl in all England in the July Cam- bridge examination, (Applause.) In moving the adoption of the report, the Mayor commented upon its satisfactory nature, *nd whilst congratulating Mr Monio, H.M. lnsftctor of Schools for Swansea, upon the high *nceeee of his daughter, took a little of the praise the towu, as he (Mr Monro) lived amongst them. (Hear, hear.) His Worship also observed that the Intermediate schools would be almost Olmpenoa to work with the Central Welsh Board ^laminations, which would, however, be as difficult as any other examination in the country, the Central Board were determined to make them real tests of attainment. (Hear, hear.) Mrs Thomas Fieeman seconded, and congratu- lated Miss Monro upon her brilliant beginning of "hat would be, she hoped, a brilliant career, and *lso Miss .Benger, the headmistress of the Intermediate School for Girls, for having trained her. (Hear, hear.) Mr John Williams, headmaster of the Bryn- taill Schools, supported, and hoped there would be no overlapping in regard to education in the town. (Hear, hear.) The report was adopted. AD0BXSS BY JJJl USOABD. Prefacing the prize distribution, Mr A. G. Regard, as an old Oxford student, gave an Interesting description of and life at this Univer- IIIty 30 years ago. The ladies' colleges had been established, he added, since he was there, and so be hoped that Miss Monro would some day or other be able to come down there and, occupying the place he then filled, give a good account of the work carried on at Oxford. (Hear, hear.) She had done extremely well, and he trusted the boys Would, if they did not gain such a high distinc- tion, be able to win a University scholarship, so that it could not be said that North Wales had beaten South Wales. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Towards the conclusion, he urged the students to work hard, whether at play or work, and said that they must not think those two things were incompatible, for only the other day he noticed the captain of the cricket club at Oxford won very high distinction at his studies. He hoped the students would distinguish themselves in both. (Apotease.) Mr.. Legard then procaeded to dis- Ta^f^stude^te--oerUacato" 60 tbe following OXFOBD LOCAL. Boys—Preliminary.—Pass Certificates: Thomas Howell, Percival H. Leasee, Trevor Llewellyn Leagee (Brynmill Board School, Mr John Williams). Juniors—Pass Certificates: Barzellai B. Bennetts, David Idloes Jones (County School, Bridgend, J. Kankin), John Arthur S. Griffiths (County School, St. David's. Thomas Thomas), John 1 H. Griffiths, Gwynne B. Brader, Bees B. John, "William Stainer Truly, George H. Bees, Albert I S. Roach, Henry S. Seymour, Haiold I Williams (Dr. Turpin. Swansea), Reginald G. VVAUL= (Rev. F. C. Scott, St. Catherine's Cot- tage. Lan eland), Arthur Lloyd Jones (Intermediate School, Llanelly, W. Thomas, B.A.), Fred G. w. Richards (Dr. Turpin, Swansea), William A. Bouse, I 3rd class honours (Dr. Turpin, Swansea), Darnel H. I Price, 3rd class honours (J. Rankin, Bridgend), Hamilton E. Quick, 2nd class honours (Dr. Turpin, Swansea), Idnall E. Williams, 2nd class honours (Dr. Turpin, Swansea), David Enrys Williams, 2nd class honours (County Sehool, Aberayon. G. Gwyn Jones, B.A.1, -Rnpinn E. Clement, 1st class honours (Dr. turpin, Swansea). — Girls—Preliminary.—Pass Certificates: Lincta Griffiths, Eva Watkins, Annie E. Mears (Miss S**lick, Swansea), Bessie Thomas, Mabel Lloyd, Gladys Thomas, Sybil May Davies (the Misses Griffiths, Eva Watkins, Annie E. Mears (Miss S**lick, Swansea), Bessie Thomas, Mabel Lloyd, Gladys Thomas, Sybil May Davies (the Misses Landilo). Juniors. — Pass certificates: ^hariotte M. Alexander (the Misses Culverwell, Cow- S'Wge), Mildred George (the Misses Lewis, Llandiio). SeniorsPass certificates Lilian H. y,a™P°!ej' gdith Mears, Ethel E. Johns (Miss Garlick). Ada s Burnett (County School, Bridgend, Miss i i^rrison). Ethel George (the Misses Lewis, Wandilo), Sybil Jones (the Misses Lewis, Llanoilo), Margaret H. Webber (MissLlewellyn, Tenby). CAMBRIDGE LOCAL. twirls—Preliminary. — Pass .Certificate Gwladys Harries (Misses Dftnn and NetteJl, Humbles). Juniors —Pass Certificates: Florence G. Williams, T?*egie L. Gough (County School, Llanelly, Miss iftvies), Ethel ». Griffiths (The Convent, Swansea), n fctteen Nettell (Misses Dann and NetteU), Winifred E. Scharas (Miss Davies, Llanelly), Edith IS. Andrews, J^daL.Bonnett, MabelF. Down (Bliss Benger, Swan- §S»). Margaret E. Lewis (County School, Llandovery, o~las Auld), Jessie Martin (Miss Benger, Swansea), ^ior.—Pass Certificate Myvanwy Joney and Theo- 3r318. C. Merry (Miss Benger, Swansea). Juniors.- class honours, Bronweu Jones; 2nd class SpOours, Kathleen Rogers; 1st class honours, i~otothy Salmon (Miss Benger, Swansea). Seniors. class honours, Maud Bellman 1st class honours, "•tab Monro (Miss Benger, Swansea). VOTES OF THANKS. Mr R. D. Burnie proposed a vote of thanks to Legard, and in seconding Mr Monro said the Jhangc proposed by the Central Welsh Educa- tl0» Board was a very serious thing in one way, J* in the meanwhile they had no equivalent to *b« Oxford and Cambridge and the London •Jniversity examinations. Parents sent their children to sehool for the purpose of obtaining positions in life, and until the Central Board got those equivalents they would be without them. In fact he had been told that some of the masters of the Intermediate schools with their boys Were getting dissatisfied because there was no equivalent to offei them, and that they would not be so well off by taking the Central Board examinations instead of the Oxford and Cam- bridge local and the London University examina- tions. He thought it would be advisable if the two things were set side by side at first rather than making the change so abruptly. (Hear, The resolution was carried unanimously, and the proceedings closed with a similar compliment the Mayor for presiding.

MAD FREAK AT BARRY. < A VICTIM OF DELIRIUM TREMENS. AX Bwry Police Court on Monday Bees Joderick, lfving at Barry Dock, was brought up ^*rged with jumping through the win to the ground, a distance of 15 • Jbeu running through the streets c]af. nightshirt Dr. Livingstone deposed that defen. was suffering from delirium tremens, Jould have passed the acute stage in another a JjO'Urs. Upon an undertaking being given that Prisoner would be looked after properly tne •'•ftstrates ordered him to be discharged.

THE MUZZLING ORDER. The Central News is officially informed by the ^oard of Agriculture that that body has not to withdraw the Muzzling Order. Mr Walter Long, President of the Board,has received from the London County Council, ask- lhg whether he will receive a deputation on the s^bject. Mr Long replied that he would be to do so, and he accordingly will reoeive London County Council deputation on Wed- nesday next.

HOCKEY. t 'st Cardiff 2nd XI. v. Nomads.-It was reported bll..e -e form or won by 4 goals to 2. It should rea "latter."

DEATH OF MR FREDERIC. THE CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. Kate Lyon and Athalie Mills, described as Christian Scientists," were charged on remand ) at Croydon on Monday with the manslaughterof Harold Frederic, the American author and jour- nalist, who died at Kenley. Mr Horace Avory again prosecuted for the Treasury. Mr T. Mathew appeared for Miss Lyon, and Mr H. Lawless for Mrs Mills. Mr Avory said the nurses who were not called at the inquest would be examined, and in his opinion their evidence would materially affect the case as regards Miss Lyon. Dr. Herbert Murray, lecturer on pathology at Charing Cross Hospital, who was not called at the inquest, said he saw deceased on August 17th and 18th, aud prescribed light milk diet, careful nursing by a trained nurse, and that deceased should be kept absolutely at rest. This was essential to recovery, and neglect of those precautions would unquestionably accelerate, if it did not cause, death. Witness was of opinion death was accelerated by that ne- glect- Deceased, he had been told, was unwill- ing to take the prescribed diet, but on witness explaining to Mr Frederic its importance the lat- n*1 to follow his advice. Before that Mr r rederic had declared he possessed an intel- lectual contempt for milk. Harry Watts, who nursed deceased for five days, said he prevented the patient from having stimulants. Dr. Boyd allowed Mr Frederic one cheroot daily. On one occasion Miss Lyon gave hm another, but witness prevented its beging smoked. On the Saturday whtn Mrs Mills was there deceased got up, and witness laid him in another room. Mr Frederic was carried back and put to bed against his will, and on the Monday witness was dismissed by Miss Lyon. Thomas Square, another male attendant, spoke to going for drives with deceased. Witness said Dr. Boyd told him to let Mr Frederic get out of bed and faU, but to see that he did not hurt him- self. Then pethaps he would let them nurse him. Deceased disliked Griffiths more than witness. He always swore about Griffiths, as he did about many people. The test of his dislike for Griffiths was his swearing about him. (Laughter.) DEFENDANTS ACQUITTED. Other evidence having been called, Mr Avory said that upon careful consideration he had come to the conclusion not to ask the Bench to send Kate Lyon for trial. She probably was actuated more by misguided affection for deceased than by her crazy notion of the subject of Christian science. He thought she was in the hands of the other defendant and those who held themselves out as healers, therefore he thought she should better be left to her own conscience for the part she took after the solemn warning given to her by the medical men. He asked the Bench to commit the other defendant for trial for man- slaughter. The Chairman of the Bench said Mr Avory had exercised wise discretion, and Kate Lyon was dis- charged. Later on after hearing Mr Lawless, the Chair- man said the Bench thought the evidence against Mrs Mills was not sufficient to commit, and they discharged her also.

FOR FOREIGN SERVICE. RIOTOUS HUSSARS. A Norwich correspondent telegraphs :-It transpires that a serious disturbance has occurred at the Norwich Cavalry Barracks, where the 7th Hussars have just been installed on their return from foreign service. On Saturday right a small detachment of the 3rd Hussars, who were quartered at the barracks, and who were under orders for India, celebrated noisily their approach- ing departure from the city. In the small hours of Sunday morning about sixteen of these men began stripping the tiles off the roof of the gymnasium, and smashing windows and furniture. The guard promptly raised an alarm, and the 7th Hussars were turned out by a buglo uTwo s1na^rons were placed on duty out- side the gymnasium, while one squadron was ordered inside to arrest the peace breakers, but this task proved a troublesome affair, and it was not until after considerable fighting, daring which one of the 3rd was rather seriously in- jured, the offenders were got under control and marched off to the guard room. Ten men have been set free, but the others remain under arrest.

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. The Second Cambrian Commercial Travellers Association, at the Royal Hotel, Swansea,, on Saturday, elected the following gentlemen as life governorsMessrs T. James, Gloucester; A. K. Mome, Bristol; T. G. James. Swansea W. Lee, Penarth, aod W. W. Wallt^e,'Bri)rtp,>

BARROW IRON TRADE. BABROW, Monday.—The hematite pig iron market is decidedly steady and firm, and business is coming to hand freely for Bessemer descriptions, which are quoted at 58s to 58s 6d net f.o.b. Warrants are at 57s Id net cash sellers, id less buyers. The orders in hand are very full, and the inquiry is well maintained from all sources There is a brisk trade in steel, and prospects for the coming year are very satisfactory. This is especially the fact as regards heavy steel plates for shipbuilding pur- poses, orders being really more numerous than makers can undertake, and prices are steady at iE6 15s. Heavy rails are in good inquiry, and prices are at £ 4 12s 6d. The coal trade is brisk at full prices. Shipping active.

GEORGK NAMELESS" is the title of Mist Braddon's latest story, which is a romance of life in high places has been secured for publication in the Cardiff Times and. South Wiles Wecktu News. ÂT LARGE, a new story by E. W Honrane is being published in the Cardiff iHmpg and

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. (SCTPPMED BY MESSRS WJSATHKHBS.) All English engagements—Warning Note. All engagements in Captain E. W. Baird's name- Enterkiu. All engagements-Zenda, Leicester Hurdle Race-Fossicker. Leicester enga.gcments-Strea.m of Gold. Plodders' Steeplechase, Nottinghan-i-Only. Faver- sham. Nottingham engagements—Ledessan, Mitre. St. Servan.

THE DECEMBER SALES. At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, on Monday morning Mr Somerville Tattersall commenced the annual Decembei sale, for which the catalogue has been so much swollen this year that a commence- ment a day earlier than usual became necessary. The weather was duH, but exceedingly mild, and there was a fairly good company, including many foreigners. The day's list, however, contained no very notable lots, and there was seldom much com- petition. Captain Machel! took the highest priced lot of the day when he gave 400gs. for a filly called Grand Prix, a French-bred daughter of St. Simon out of a Hampton mare, who had won races in her own country. The next highest figures were gained for High Treasurer, for whom the Hon. Reginald Ward gave 330gs, thirty above his reserve. The son of Salisbury will no doubt have his attention turned to hurdle racing, though he is scarcely an ideal sort for the purpose. Many bar- gains were possibly made, Mr W. E. Elsey, the Baumber trainer, taking some very cheap lots in the foal department. Amongst Mr Jersey's lot Gaiety, the dam of Light Comedy, was sold very cheaply to Mr Jameson for 55gs.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. GLAMORGANSHIRE HOUNDS. Wednesday, Dec. 7. at Ystradowon, at 10.45 &m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Coetlriglan, at 10.45 a.m. PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Trecwn, at 11 a.m. CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Rhydcoch Gate, at 10.45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Greeu Castle, at 10.45 a.m. TIVYSIDE FOXHOUNDS. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Boncatli, at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Dolwilym. at 11 a.m. YSTRAD HOUNDS. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Efail-isaf, at 10.30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Black Cock, at 10.30 a.m. SPORTING LUCK.—14, 25, 71. DIAMOND SPECIAL.—7, 65, 36. SPORTING HERALD, on sale to-day. 82, 108. GALE'S LICENSED VICTUALLERS' MIRROR.-507. RACING WORLD.7, 26, 22, 57, 117, 118. SPORTING WORLD.-12. 22, 33, 28, 51, 53, 96. Subscribers-Bet and Hit. JOCKEY SPECIAL.—Lowe, Cherry, Harewood. Jockey—10, 99. MIDDLEHAM OPINION (MENTOB).—A, 11 brick apple pear B, 37 C, 43 D,. 20 brick. Wires re- mainder week, 7s.—Mentor, Middleham.

Rustell's team at Stonghton has been afcregth- ened by the addition of Swanshot. Mr G. Stevens, on behalf of the Bolingbroke Club, has offered a parse of 11,000 dollars for the Mitchell-Sharkey match, if the men come to terms. Arthur Nightingall was at Sandowa Park on Saturday walking about by the aid of sticks, and feeling the effects of his fall on Yedo on the previous day. During his visit co this country Baron von Oppenheim made a big offer to Tom Weldon to ride in Germany next season, but this the Bever- ley horseman refused. During the present season under National Hunt Rules George Williamson will be princi- pally associated with the stables presided over by the brothers Garrett and W. H. Moore respec- tively, and also by young Tom Cannon. The Hon. Reginald Ward should be well pleased with his day's work at Sandown Park on Saturday, for in addition to riding Conway to victory in the Long Ditton Selling Hurdle Race he took the Ladies' NationaJ Hunt Flat Race on Gentle Ida. When the four Tear old Running Rein came in first for the Derby in 1884, only to be subse- quently disqualified, he was not the only old 'un which took part in the race. Leander, the property of a German named Lichwaldt, met with an accident in the race, broke his leg, and was destroyed. When the Running Rein fraud was discovered a party of revellers at John Scott's, with a little Yorkshire chemist at their head, on the night of the day that he won the Oaks with Princess, determined to exhume Leander, who was buried near Tattenham Corner, and found that his jaw had been cut away, so that no one could tell his age. It was after this that Lich- waldt, who had bolted to Germany, cynically remarked, What lies they do tell in England They say my horse was four years old mein Gott, he was more than six I"

CYCLING. SIX DAYS' CONTEST. NEW YOBI, Monday. —A six-days' indoor bicycle contest began at Madison-square Gardens at 12.1 this morning. There were 32 starters, including Schineer, Waller, and Forster (Ger- mans), Hale, Pilkington, and Navin (Irishmen), Michel (riding under the name of Frederick), and Monacban (Swiss), Cartwright (English)] Joyeux, Cistac, and Stephane (French), and Law- son, Julius, and Aaronson (Swedes).-Reuter.

KEEP WARM IN BED. At this season of the year the above advice should be acted upon. M^/ny colds, rheumatism, etc., troubles are caused by feeling cold at night time. A feather down quilt is unquestionably the best thing to keep one's self warm in bed, and Messrs A. Wrignt and Co., 66, Birnam-roaa, Hollo way, London, N., claim first place for their celebrated purified down quilts. Various sizes are made, including the following :-54iu. by 36in., covered in chintz, 8s 6d in sateen, 10s 6d 5ft. 6in. by 4ft., chintz, 13s 6d sateen, 17s; 6ft. by 5ft., chini z, 18s sateen, 22s 6d. All post free. These quilts make charming and ac"?ft- able presents.

ALLEGED COMPANY FRAUDS. At the Mansion House Police Court on Monday Sir A. Kirby, his son, Arthur Kirby, and Morris J. Clifford were charged with conspiracy to defraud in connection with the Coolgardie Mint and Iron King Gold Mining Company. It was stated that a civil action was pending in tbe High Court to which Sir Alfred Kirby was a party, and the magistrate declined to proceed with the charge until that case was decided. Defendants were released on bail.

GOING TO JERUSALEM.—Travelling has arrived at a high pitch of perfection in the German Emperor's visit to the Holy Land I But still there will be a lot of walking to do. and corns are no respecters of persons. An absolute necessity in these travelling days, in order to ensure comfort for the feet, is Mnriday's Vtridine," the marvellous corn cure. You should never travel without it, In bottles, Is post free, J. ivrnnday,.Chemist, High-street, C Ion

LATEST MARKETS. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Monday. Bacon The market re- opened this morning very firm in tone owing to light arrivals on the week; a fair consumptive demand is experienced, and prices have a hardening tendency. Light sizes of Cumberland-cut middles arc scarce and wanted, whilst long clear are the turn against buyers. Shoulders-there is a good inoniry for New Yorks, and though not quotably higher prices incline in that direction. Hams remain firm light sizes in narrow supply, and are held for full prices. Lard- prime Western is the turn easier owing to weaker American cables, but American refined steady at late rates. Cheese display a strong tone, and holders of choice parcels again ask a further advance. Butter firm, and turn in sellers' favour. Eggs-li-ish ex- tremly scarce and values quite nominal; other qualities meet a fair inquiry at steady prices. Beef and pork in moderate demand and steady in price. CURRENT QUOTATIONS. Beef, extra Indian mess 65s Od to 72s 6d Pork, prime rness,Westerli 52s 6d to 57s 6 Bacon, per 1121bs. Waterford 50s 0d to 53s Od Continental 50s Od to 52 Od Canadian singed sides 41s Od to 43s Od American- Long clear, 35-45]bs average 29s Od to 20 i 6d Short clear, 45-501bs ditto Os Od to 29s Od Short rib, 18-301bs ditto 34s Od to 25s Od Cumberland cut, 26-381bs ditto 34s Od to 38s Od Stafford exit, 38-401bs ditto. 31s Od to 34s Od Clear bellies. 14-201bs ditto 348 6d to 40s Od Short clear backs, 12,20lbs ditto 30s Od to 32s Od Shoulders, N.Y. cut, ll-131bs 23s Od to 25s Od Ditto square cut 12-161b. 24s 6d to 27s 6d Hams, per 1121bs. Long cut, 14-16 average. 43s Od o 88 Od Short cut, 12-16 35s Od to 42s 6d Lard, per 1121bs.—Prime Western Steam, 27s 6d to 27s 9d. American Refined Lard.-281b. pails, 27s 9d to 2S8 3d; 1121b. firkins, 268 9d to 27s 3d. Cheese, per 1121bs.—Finest, 45s 6d to 48s 6d. Butter, per 1121bs.—Danish, choice, 120 to 124. Canadian and States, 66s to 106s. Finest Australian 92s Od to 96s Od Argentine, 90s to 93s: Irish creameries, 112s Od to 116s Od do. factories, 90s Od to 96s Od. Finest margarine, 57s to 60s medium, 47s to 52s low, 32s to 40s. Eggs, per 120.-Irish heu, nominal; duck, Os to Os Od; Continental, 6s 6d to 8s 6d Canadian, fresh, 7s 6d to 9s Od preserved. 6s 8d to 7s lOd. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Monday.-Cane sugar firm, and Peru- vians held for 9s to 12s 9d, with a fair inquiry week's import, 3,843 tons. Messrs Tate's quotations:— Crystals-No. 1, 14s 3d; small, 14s IJd; No. 2, 14s; granulated standard, 138 9d; coarse, 14s fine, 14s 3d. Coffee steady without anxious sellers. Cocoa enn- tinues steady. Rice—spot has a moderate trade at steady prices, but shipments continue idle week's import, 6,505 bags Calcutta aud Rangoon. Tapioca flour firm-full Java on spot, 9s 3d per cwt., with good to full Singapore, 9s 9d to 10s 6d week's import, 400 bags. Sago flour steady at 3s 3d per cwt. ex store 50 bags November-December sold at 8" lAd and Ss 3d quoted, and 8s 4d for JanuarvFebruary- Motrch week's import, 1,927 bags. Flax quiet- Turkish, zEI9 to £21 per ton as in quality. Cottonseed firmer at £5 per ten for prompt Egyptian; week's import, 745 tons Egyptian and 551 bags Peru- vian, &c. Canaryseed has only a poor inquiry, but fair average Turkish continues steady at 23s per 4641bs. Linseed—shipments continue inactive, but spot has a fair inquiry, with further business pending week's import, 2,513 bags Turkish and Bombay and 150 tons American. Castor oil dull on spot at 2^-gd store for Calcutta, 2d French, and 2d Madras for shipment a fair business done in Calcutta at the easier rates, but particulars are not reported; week's im- port, 373 packages. Palm oil steady, with a moderate inquiry; week's import, 1,206 casks. Olive oil quiet, and trade continues retail for Spanish at unchanged rates week's import, 639 packages. Linseed and cotton oils remain dull of sale at 17s 6d to 18s 6d, and 14s 9d to 15s per cwt. in exports. Tallow continues steady, but quiet; week's import, 977 pack- ages and 25 tons. Petroleum firm-American and Russian refined, Ggd to 8d and 6d per gallon Ameri- can spirits. 7d per gallon. Resin steady—common to fine. 4s d to 8s 6d per cwt. Turpentine steady at 29s 9d spot. CORN. GLASGOW, Monday.—Wheat meets a poor sale at unchanged prices. Foreign flour is very irregular in price and the demand is also dull, while Indian corn is in fair request and the quotation is given as lis per 2801b.; the tendency is to sell at a shade under that. All feeding stuffs quieter, owing to the weather having become niilder; values remain steady. LONDON, Monday.—Market steady. English wheat rather easier—white quoted 29s to 32s 6d red, 28s 6d to 31s 6d per qr. Town flour dull; country do. rather easier American do. 3d lower on the week. Grinding barley 6d dearer; malting do. 6d to Is lower; Oats, 6d dearer, and maize 3d to 6d dearer. Beans firm. Peas dull. Lentils firm. Arrivals:— British-wheat, 3,594 qrs. barley, 1,926 qrs. oats, 1,543 qrs. maize, 2,392 qrs.; malt, 17,595 qrs. beans, 1,235 qrs. peas, 720 qrs. flour, 23,069 sacks. Foreign -wheat, 44,500 qrs. barley, 17,096 qrs.; oats, 44,337 qrs. maize, 19,065 qrs. bea.ns.327 qrs.; peas, 3,359 qrs.; flour, 36,610 sacks, 32 barrels. CATTLE. USK, Monday.-There was a fair supply at to-day's market, and trade showed an improvement. Quota- tions :-Br,ef-best, 6d per Ib 2nd quality, 5d per lb; wether mutton, 7ilb per lb ewe ditto, 6d per lb lamb, 7d to 8d per lb. Cows and calves, X12 to XIS. The restrictions of the movements of pigs having been withdrawn there was a fair number on offer, but prices were very low. DEFTFOIID, Monday.—Beasts, 1,977; trade ruled slow at a slight decline on Thursday's rates for best States, South Americans being quoted lower, primes: quality of the former making 4s per 81b. Canadians quoted at 3s 6d Argentine, 3s 5d to 3s 6d per 81b. Sheep, 3,022, consisting of Argentines and Canadians; trade dull, rates strongly favouring buyers-best made 3s 4d and occasionally 3s 6d per Sib. LONDON, Monday.—Shorter supply in the beast market, though the supply ef both prime and second quality was quite as large as Monday last, trade for which was very slow, Monday's rates however being upheld. Fat bulls and fat cows easier, owing to less demand-top value best Scotch, 4s 5d per 81b. British arrivals-70 Scotch, 150 Irish, 310 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 1,320 Midland, Home, and Wes- tern counties, 70 Devon. Sheep trade at the opening was almost at a standstill, and throughout the day was very dull at a decline of fully 2d per 81b, with a very bad finish for both wethers and ewes, a clear- ance not being expected. Calf trade nominal. Beef, 2s 4d to 4s 5d; mutton, 3s 6d to 5s 8d per 81b. Total supply—Beasts, 1,920; sheep, 8,790; calves, 10. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—Beasts, 2,224; sheep and lambs. 4,130. Best beasts, Sd to S; second, 5d to Skd; third, 4d to 4Jd best Scotch sheep, 7Jd; other sorts, 5d to 62d; lambs, 6d to 77id. An in- crease of 321 beasts, and a decrease of 460 sheep and lambs. Slow demand for all classes at about late rates. DEAD MEAT. LONDON, Monday.—Large supplies; trade very bad. Large quantity stale meat left from Saturday. Euglih oe?t, 3s 6l to 3, 8d; Scot'-ii ';1""8, 3s 6d to 3s lOd shorts. 4s tri 4, 4d Au.-ericnu, 2s ad to 3s 4d infen«r, Is 3d to 2s 4d; British mutton, •3s 8d to 4s 4d; foreign, 2s 8d te 3s 4d; veal, 3 to 43; pork. 3s t. 3s 8d per 81b. PRODUCE. LONDON, Monday.—Sugar—home refined slow, with moderate dealings at barely previous rates. Foreign dull with easy tendency, especially for granulated. Bett again lower—December a uoted 10s ljd; January- March, 10s 2Jd April, 10s 3Jd May, 10s 4-Jd. Cane sorts quiet. Coffee unchanged—futures, Santos quiet, September quoted 32s 9d. Tea sales—nearly 30,000 packages Indian offered, and sold somewhat irregularly. Rice inactive. Jute quiet. Turpentine, 28s 9d to 29s. PROVISIONS. LONDON, Monday.—Messrs Samuel Page and Son report:-Butter very firm generally, prices being unchanged except for French, which is 6s lower, and Australian, which is dearer Danish, Kiel, and Swedish, 108s to 124s Friesland, 1008 to 114s Aus- tralian and New Zealand, 90s to 116s; Canadian, 76s to 104s Irish, 80s to 112s. Bacon dull and un- changed-Jrish, 46s to 55s Danish, 44s to 553. Hams steady. Cheese firm, especially for finest goods American and Canadian, 36s to 47s; Edam, 42s to 54 s Gouda, 42s to 50s. SWGAR. au. see. Monday.-Market quiet; little doing. The official report states :—Market opens quiet, and prices favour buyers, but refiners hold firm, and business is small, BUTTER. finny, Monday.-Primest, 97s; prime, 82s. Ordi- nary-firsts, 94s; seconds, S2s thirds, 74s. Factory firkins-seconds, 79s; thirds, 72s. Mild-cured- choicest, 103s choice, 88s. Superfine, 102s fine, 88s. Choicest boxes, 102s. Fresh butter, 104s to 90s. In ma.rket-84 firkins, 22 mild, 5 boxes. POTATOES. LONDON, Monday.—Good supplies and slow trade, at the following prices .-—Snowdrops, 70s to 75s; beauty of hebron, 70s Sutton's early regents, 65s to 7011; maincrops, 65s; puritans, 60s to 65s; Reading giants, 60s to 65s blacklands. 60s to 62s 6d bruce, 60s imperators, 60s per ton. German, 2s Sd per bag. FISH, OBOLSBT, Monday. Three dozen steamers and 14 smacks moderate supplied the market; good demand. Soles, Is 6d 1 airbol, Is ;orins, lOd; lobsters, Is per lb.; plaice. 4s 6dto 7s; lemon soles, 7s 6d whitches, 6s live halibut, 10s dead, 7s per stone live liug, 3s to 6s dead, 2s to 4s live cod, 5s to 8s; dead, 2s to 5s live skate, 6s; dead, 3s each hake, 45s dead coalfish, 30s to 40s roker, 20s per score kit haddocks, 18s gibbed, 20s to 24s per box. HULL, Monday.—Soles, 20s; turbot, 12s 6d; brill. 6s 3d; lemon soles, 6s 9d halibut, 6s; plaicc, 6s whitches, 4s dabs, 3s cod, 2s 6d garnets, Is Annies, 3s 6d; whitings, 2s 6d; large haddocks; 2s mild haddocks, 2s 5d; small haddocks, 2s. Good supply; good demand. HOPS. LONDON, Monday.—Good demand still exists for useful English hops. The buJk of such has been sold; business is therefore very difficult, as holders of the few parcels of best hops that remain unsold decline to take any less for them. Consumers are paying more attention to American and Pacific Coast hops, which show such good value that they sell readily. Continental hops, in spite of the recent re- ductions, remain too dear to tempt English brewers. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—The market remains un- changed in feature, and though users are trying to obtain the benefit of the supposed fall in crossbreds in London holders are standing out and not forcing sales. Merinos are quite firm. There is more in- quiry for mohair. In the export yarn trade little change in feature, but some spinners report that. orders are springing up. Particulars are not coming to hand, and piece trade without change. LONDON, Monday.—Catalogues comprised 13,267 bales wool brought forward this evening, including 5,928 bales New South Wales, 3,621 Queensland, 1,510 Victorian, 477 South Australian, 323 Tasmaniau, 702 New Zealand, 156 Cape and Natal, and 550 Falkland Islands. Full attendance of buyers bidding active, especially for fine merinos, which realised extreme rates. The recent decision to commence auctions at 5 o'clock not having proved satisfactory to all buyers, especially foreigners, brokers have decided in future to commence at 4 o'clock as formerly. METALS. LONDON, Monday.—Copper easier moderate bosi- aess— £ 55 6s 3d cash; £ 55 5s three months. Tin ?«ened weak, now better fair business £ 81 cash £ 8110b ibv«e months. Spelter, £ 23 15s to £ 24. Lead —foreign, L16 oa J'^flish do.. £ 13 7s 6d. Scatch pig iron, tfSs 5d casn, nematitc, 571J Id cash. Closing reportCopper irregular— £ 55 10s cash 455 8s 9d three months. Tin irregular-Straits £81 3s 9d jash JE81 15s three months Australian, Sgl 3,3s 9d English ingots, .£84 to Z84 10s. Spelter, X23 15s to £24. Spanish lead, 913 3s 9d to X13 5s; English do. E13 7s 6d to tl3 10s. Scotch pig iron, 49s 3d cash, GLASGOW, Monday.-Market eaAY; moderate busi- ness. Scotch done at 49s 4d and 498 3%d cash; 19s 7d and 49s 6d one mouth buyers, 49s 3d cash tellers, 49s 4d. Clevelll, idle. Cumberland hemftite lone at 57s Cid cash STo 3 one month buyers, >78 7d cash sellers, d more. Middlesbrough hematite -sellers, 55s lid cash. COAL. LONDON, Monday.-The seaborne house coal msr: cet was very firm to-day at last prices. Hettons. L7s; Lyons, 16s per ton. Ships arrived, 54 ships sold, 44. Wind, S.W.

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