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Passing Pleasantries. I NOT HEAL. I Some years ago ProSfessor Proctor wanted to attract attention in a particular part of the town where he was, and he carried ten- derly through the streets a box which he held very carefully for fear of disturbing Its corute-nts. Presently he mounted a crowded street car. A man followed him, and, pushing past everybody else, came up to him and said: Say, strangrr, what have you got in that box? Proc.t,or-replied, A mongoose." By that time- there was complete silence in Ilie car. Tbe questioner next asked, What's a mongoose? Proctor said- It's an animal that kills makes- The first man looked startled, and said Say, stcanger, there ain't no snakes round here. Proctor replied: My brother has been drinking heavily recently, and I thought I would take it to him. The ptramger said: You know the snakes he sees ain't real snakes? No," sadd Proctor, that's true. But neither is this a. real mongoose." And he had a.erowded audience that night to hilv lectnxei

STTMfiCH & LIVER B BtSOROERS, | ismSeas-* after eating, dtatness, censtlpo- > headaches, btflouWM, palpitation and iosa- !> ^ot<appe«te, RADICALLY CURED BY I 't> SjmiP. wMeh centamy^baf— h?gesa*e ferments an d ?entio tonics fcf tbe? [ ?stcmach ?nd has cured more dyapepttce tbm ww • ipotheuiMUicine^nown-tO'Modicai Scienco. JER,SCIOW. I ? ?MO  .amI.Mi.tMf'?MUt.

STORY FOR TO-DAY. .—————- Is ——————. A Misunderstanding. She wasn't the least bit of a flirt. There Clever was a more earnest, sincere little soul than Meta Osborne. Mr. Lawrence Forsyth believed her sweetness and truth itself—that is why he was so miserable after Rafo Eawdon came to Fern Farms—so astounded and bewildered, and generally at a los3 what to do or think, for certainly appearances were very much against Meta. She took long walks with Eafe Rawdon; she met him in the garden early and late, and had long talks with him. There could be no doubt of it. Well, what of it? as Law- rence's sister Fanny said. He wasn't engaged to her, and had no right to call her to account. So much for falling in love with such a little, pale-faced woman. She couldn't be expected to act like a woman of mind. Fanny was an example of a woman of mind. She was lofty and unapproachable; she never committed follies or altered her opinions. But even the privilege of contemplating his sister's perfections did not compensate Law- rence for the loss of the little woman with the sunny blue eyes, dimpled hands of snow, and the silvery voice. He missed the bright welcome she always called him by— Lawrie." In truth, he had a terrible heartache. Xot that Meta had openly and actually jilted him—no, indeed! But he saw so little of her, and that little was so unsatisfactory. Her frank, sunny manner had altered. She was sober and absent-minded, and she ap- peared to have eyes and ears for Rafe Rawdon more than for him. It was all so strange, for ileta had never been a flirt; he insisted upon that. And she had liked him—a little, at least—in the beautiful, fine days when they had gone boat- ing, or lingered in Sunset-lane till the moon came up. Tall, fair Saxon that he was, with a heart devoted to her, why had she preferred Eafe Eawdon, who was small and dark, and had I all the previous winter shown a decided partiality for Hallie Starr? He had met him often in society the previous winter; and now that he had come to the delightful old-fashioned summer residence at Fern Farms, where he had enjoyed Meta's society for two months previously he had so strangely appropriated her. The charm of the place was suddenly gone. One morning he lingered upon the veran- dah until Meta came from the breakfast room. "It will be cool upon the water to-day, Miss Osborne. May I take you on the lake in my boat? Thank you I have letters to write to- day." This evening it will be pleasant. The moon will be up." I have a cold, and mamma has forbidden my going out in the e\E'ning." I Nor did she linger for further conversa- tion. Terribly lonely and dull looked life to Lawrence, as he turned again to his news- paper that sultry morning. A quick step at his side; Mr. Eafe Rawdon, with the most cheerful expression of countenance— "Good morning, Forsyth! Have you heard of the picnic? The ladies have planned a nice one for to-morrow—down Raspberry-lane." Lawrence bowed, trying to think what Fannys had said about the picnic, which, so far, had not interested him in the least, when there came a rumble of heavy wheels and a cloud of dust. The coach had arrived. He was looking very indifferently over the arrivals when a light veil and a cascade of golden curls attracted his attention. A second glance revealed the person. "Hallie Starr!" He saw that she was alone, much to his surprise, when Meta glided by him and embraced Miss Starr. "Hallie! Oh, dear Meta." The latter's tone was one of excitement and perhaps apprehension. Come up to my room, Hallie." But Hallie, with a blush, and Rafe, with a rapturous face, were shaking hands.. The three swept into the hall and Lawrence saw them no more. But his brow was dark. He did not know that Meta knew Miss Starr, but it was all part of the whole objectionable state of things. He would not have believed once that Meta was capable of a policy that made her cordial to a rival after this he would believe anything. You may take me to the picnic, Law- rence," said Fanny. So he was destined to go. Lawrence was a little misanthropic since his trouble. The picnic day was propitious. The tasteful and elective arrangement of the lunch had been Meta's. She was very busy, and never looked fairer. Fanny was enjoying her lunch with her favourite friends, the Arnolds, and picking up a fishing-rod, Lawrence resolved to enjoy a little sport in the adjacent stream. As he paused a moment to adjust his line, he heard voices behind a large tree. A glimpse of a dark profile and the rose pink of a dainty skirt told who the speakers were. I appreciate your faithfulness, Rafe," Bless you, dear Hallie! How could I think of anyone but you ?" Lawrence's well-cut lip curled scornfully as he passed them. He strolled along the stream, sick at heart at what he considered I the duplicity of the world, caught some fish, which he gave the landlord's little son to carry home, and was glad to find that the party were talking of returning. Where is Meta ?" Where is Miss Osborne ?" Where is my daughter ?" The questions were asked and forgotten, apparently, by all but Lawrence. Meta wae not there. It was strange. Where oould she have gone? On inquiry, no one had seen her for an hour. "Oh, <J,eoar! and one of my sick headaches is coming on!" cried her mother. Xo one else seemed really concerned. Eafe bending over Halite's golden curls, did not appear to know that there was any other person in the world. Placing Mrs. Osborne, who was rapidly growing quite ill, in care of his sister, with the retiring party, Lawrence undertook to find Meta, and promised to bring her home. He knew every step of the ground. Be and Meta. had strolled through the shady aisles of tho trees many a fine morning. Here she had made wreaths, and there b'he had gathered honeysucldes. How little he had dreamed she would be false then! and Eawdon was fatee to her. She had thrown him over for that fickle fellow. Yet he was not glad; there was no spirit of revenge in his breast. He pitied her— going away in loneiineatj to hide her pain. Poor little Meta! How dear every tress of her brown hair was to him. He made the circuit and came back to the glade where they had lnnohed, in. vain. Thou, at the opening to a path, he saw the lily she hswl worn at her belt. Some careless foot had crushed it, but he caught it up and kissed it. He hurried -down the path, for it was alreac1:Y. ^growing dark. A thunderstorm, too, was approaching. At last, he oanue suddenly upon a little Tle figure, lying upon a bed of dark moss. "You have come, Lawrie!" smiling faintly. "I hoped you would folloy me down the dear old path. I dropped my lily for you to find. Bat I had begun to-think you did not care to come." Oh. Mi" he cried in rapture. But what is t>he*matter? I slipped, and have sprained my -ankle." r have beerv calling you everywhere! He 1MB kneeHer upon -Um moea beside her. J I think the pain made me quite insensible at first." He lift-ed her in his strong arms. I must carry you bome.11 Then he kissed her. Oh, Meta, I can forgive you every thing just for this happiness!" Forgive me? What have I done, Lawrie?" Encouraged Eaie Eawdon and broken my heart." "Oh, Lawrie—oh, don't you know! It was Hallie he wanted. He really loved her—they loved each other—and her friends are so unju3t to them! I know Rafe well-better than anyone else. He was my brother's com- panion at college and so good to poor Phil when he died. Hallie's father had forbidden him the house, because he wanted her to marry old Mr Golden. And Rafe came up here on pur- pose to get me to invite Hallie here. It was a great responsibility for me to take—something I was obliged to decide with- out any advice from friends, for no one knew aU about everything just as I did. It took up all my mind. I was quite worn out worry- ing a.bout it. For I know what the conse- quences will be. They will run away and marry. But I decided to do it at last. I wrote Hallie to come here on a visit to me. She knew Eafe was here. Her father did not, and consented to her coming. They are going to blame me dreadfully— her friends in the city—but I know that Eafe will be good and kind to Hallie. He has money enough to take care of her. And Hallie loves him. She is so happy! And when I saw them united and so delighted, I thought of the one who had made me happy so long, and I tried to speak to you Lawrie, but you were so unapproachable I stole away by myself to cry. But I dropped the lily. I hoped you would understand when you came back." He k-iesed her once more, before he marched up to the house. He did not care who else was going to be married as long as he was. He was selfishly happy.

Legal Tit-bits. I POINTS OF LAW INTERESTING TO I EVERYBODY. Income-tax (continued) When the assessment has been made notice thereof will be given to the taxpayer. The notice will state the day when appeals will be heard by the commissioners. The tax- payer must give notice of appeal in writing to the surveyor of taxes ten days before the date fixed for hearing appeals. If, however, any person is prevented by absence, sickness, or other reasonable cause, the local commis- sionera may give further time. If the applicant so desires, he may appeal to the special commissioners instead of the local commissioners. Many people prefer to. appeal to the special rather than the local commae- sioners, with the object of ensuring seorecy. The taxpayer must appear in person when the appeal is heard, but if prevented by absence from home, sickness, or other reason- able cause the commissioners may allow him to be represented by an agent, clerk, or servant. He may also be represented by a barrister or solicitor, or assisted by an agent. Three clear days before the (late fixed for the hearing of the appeal the taxpayer should furnish the sur- veyor of taxes with a complete account of his profits during the preceding three years. The accOllnts must be made up to the 5th of April, or to any prior date to which the annual accounts of the business have been usually made up. The taxpayer is under no obligation to answer any questions which may be put to him by the commissioners, but he must furnish any information regarding the accounts which th-ey may require. An a.ppeal lies from the connmissionere to the High Court. Fi-om Law for the Million, to he obtained from all booksellers and newsagents, or from the Wtftim Mail Limited, at Cardiff, Xtvrport, Sttavsea, Mtrthyr, Brecon. Price 1/ by pott 13/ or in cloth 1/6, by post 1/9.

Beresford-road Crossing ANOTHER COMPLAINT TO CARDIFFf WORKS COMMITTEE I At a meeting of the Cardiff Public Works Committee to-day (Mr. Ram&dale in the chair) Mr. Chappell again mentioned the dangerous state of things at Beresford-road railway cross- ing where, two men were killed some time ago. He had reoeived a letter from a rate- payer calling his attention to the matter, and sw,ting that nothing seemed to be done towards removing the constant danger to life and limb. Mr. Chappell was proceeding to read the letter when the chairman asked, "What. oau we do more than we have done?" Mr. Chappell: If you don't want to hear the letter I will not read it. It is from a rate- payer, and he is entitled to be heard. The Chairman: We will have the letter by a, I means, but people don't know what they are talking about. If they did they would know that John Chappell has been bothering us about this matter continually. Mr. Chappell resumed the reading of the letter, the writer of which stated that as a rule those using the crossing had to open the massive gates on each side of the railway themselves. That proved an inconvenience to adults, and in the case of children going to and from school it was a formidable difficulty. The Chairman said the Great Western Rail- way Company were doing the best they could. Mr. Cropsman remarked that letters had been received in which complaints were made that the attendants were not doing their duty. The Chairman: The Great Western Railway Company say it is our fault that they have I not got on faster with the bridge. Mr. Chappell stated that one of the watch boxes was 50 yards away from the gates. He moved that the company be asked to place it near the gates, and that they be urged to give special attention to the crossing pending th? construction of the bridge. This was seconded by Mr. J. T. Richards an-I carried.

TIBET HERO IN CARDIFF I Sir Frank Younghusband at a I Revival Meeting. At the Tabernacle Chapel, Hayes, Cardiff, I on Wednesday evening Awstin," the special correspondent of the Western Mail," delivered an address on The Story of the I Revival," and in the course of the proceedings which followed he was assisted by Miss Cesiah Jones and Miss Edith Jones (Ynysybwl) and Miss Jenkins (Hopkinstown). Among those present in the congregation was Sir Frank Younghusband, the hero of Tibet, who takes a great interest in the Welsh revival, and who had made this second visit to Wales in order to be present at this gathering. He did not take part in the speaking at the meeting, but evinced the greatest interest in the proceedings, and subsequently had a very interesting chat with the pastor (the Rev. Charles Davies), Alderman E. Thomas, J.P. (" Cochfarf "), Mr. E. Owen, J.P., and others. The principal burden of the address, apart from its historical references, consisted of emphatic illustrations of the place and power of prayer in the Welsh revival. The gather- ing was largely attended, and when tested at the close by the pastor a number of eon- verts declared themselves.

HluH TIDE AT CARDIFF The highest tide of the year was seen at Cardiff this morning, and many persons feared that in places the water would get into the low- lying portions of the town over the embankments. Had there been. a strong south-westerly wind blowing there is no doubt this would have happened. The height of the tide, according to the tide table, was estimated at 40 feet, but it probably -ereded this figure as there was a westerly wind blow- ing, The water in some insta-nces got through weak spots, but only in small quantities, and no damage was done.

CLARKE'S Thia famous M'?DICIM wiH — c)€a.nae the blood from &11 impu- ¡titie! from whatever cause arising. A safe remedy for Ecezma, Bad BLOO D Legs. Scrofpla, Blood Poison, Sores of &II kinds, Boils, Krup- j tiona, Ulcer a, Glandular Swel- ligs, ?- ?? ??"?. &c. MIXrU RE.. o=*& BewMt M I

MR. EVAN ROBERTS IMR EVAN. ROBERTS LEAVES NEWCASTLE-EMLYN FOR HIS HOME. Spirit Will Not Permit Him to Address the People. A large number of people visited New- castle-Emlyn last night fully expecting that Mr. Evan Roberts would conduct a public meeting previous to his departure for Loughor to-day. Having seen Mr. Sydney Evans off by the five o'clock train, Mr. Eoberts, accompanied by his sister, the four lady evangelists, and two students, went for a short walk, and on their way back called at Tyllwyd, where Mr. Eoberts formerly lodged. Their entrance signalled the appear- ance of a crowd before the house, and the evangelists could be heard singing hymns inside. Presently Mr. Eoberts came out and pro- ceeded to the residence of the Rev. Evan Phillips, followed by the crowd, who showed signs of disappointment when they found that he had no intention of attending at Bethel, where a prayer meeting was held. Still, the people remained and sang well- known Revival hymns. A few minutes before ten p.m. Mr. John Phillips, Mr. Roberts's former tutor, appeared, and said he had been requested by Mr. Roberts to express his great regret at being unable to address them, and that he would gladly have done so had he been com- manded by the Spirit. He had, however, given them a message, which Mr. Phillips read as follows:— Ydwyf yr hwn ydwyf. Creawdwr nefoedd a daear, a chynalydd pob creadur. Gwy- bydd hyn a gwna fy ngorchymynion, canys wele ynot ac o'th amgylch myfi a fyddaf yn fflam dan. A TRANSLATION. I I am what I am. The Creator of heaven and earth, and the sustainer of every creature. Blessed are they that obey My commandments, for in them and round about them I shall be as a flame of con- suming fire. Evangelist's Visit to Liverpool Mr. Roberta now knows the date he goes to Liverpool, but is not allowed to disclose it. In reply to a question from Mr. Phillips as to when he intends returning to Newcastle- Emlyn, Mr. Roberts said, Mor gynted a chaf fi" ("As soon as I am allowed to"). Mr. Roberts left for Loughor by the 10.45 train this morning, accompanied by the lady 1 evangelists.

Collier Kicked I SERIOUS ASSAULT AT ABERCARN 1 At Abercarn Police-court to-day Albert Mainwaring, a collier, Abercarn, was charged on remand with doing grievous bodily harm to William Thomas Lewis, a collier of New- bridge, by kicking him. The defendant was further charged with disorderly conduct andltf refusing to quit the New Inn, Abercarn. Mr. T. S. Edwards, Newport, appeared to prosecute, and called evidence to show that there was a row after a football match which was played at Abercarn on Saturday. The defendant was jubilant over the success of his team, and took a great deal of drink that afternoon. He was ejected from the New Inn on three occasions. Lewis, the injured man, said that he was proceeding to the railway station to catch the last train to Newbridge on Saturday night, when he was followed by a crowd of people. In Bridge-street he was struck down by the prisoner, and on rising to his feet the prisoner kicked him in the groin. When arrested by Inspector Groves, the prisoner said, "I gave him a couple of smacks, but I did not think I kicked him. I did it because he went for my 'pal,' Jim Bennett." For the assault the prisoner was fined S5, or a month's imprisonment, and for his conduct at the New Inn 20s., or a fortnight's imprisonment.

TREDEGARVILLE CHAPEL. I New Building to be Erected at l Card iff. Mr. Harpur, borough engineer, reported to the Cardiff Public Works Committee to-day that the trustees of the Tredegarville Baptist Chapel proposed to take down the existing building and to erect another, which they proposed should come out as far as the pavement in the Parade. Mr. Chappell: Can we stop them coming up to their boundary ? Mr. Harpur Oh, yes we can prevent them coming out beyond the line of the build- ings on each side. We made an exception in the case of St. David's Roman Catholic Church, Charles-street, and there was a great outcry from the owners of adjoining pro- perty. The same thing would happen in the case of the Tredegarville Chapel. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Veall, that the committee insist upon the line of the buildings in The Parade being adhered to.

ENGLISH LADY ROBBED. I Valuable Jewels Stolen. I Paris, Thtirsday.-A wealthy English lady, ) whose name is given as Mrs. Behorns (?), of Princes-gate, London, has reported to the Paris police the theft of a dressing-case, con- taining jewels and other valuables of the value of £ 1,500. The lady left Cannes with her two daughters on her way back to London. At Marseilles all three left their sleeping compartment to go to a buffet. They returned to their carriage just before the train left, and noticed that the bag had dis- appeared. The bag was of brown leather, with silver mounts, and contained, besides valuable brushes, &c., jewels worth £700, cheques to the value of £600, and gold and notes to the amount of LIZO.-Central News.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT AT CA THAYS I At a meeting of the Cardiff Public Works Committee to-day the borough engineer reported upon a proposed improvement at the junction of Moy-road and Crwys-road, to which Mr. Morgan Thomas had called attention. It was suggested that the steps now existing there should be removed. The Mackintosh was prepared to give the land, and the work would cost about £ 250.—The committee did not consider that the improve- ment was urgently needed and deferred the matter.

LOVERS EVER RUN before tb3 clock. They're in to get a good thing, namely, the ecstatic thrill of each other's presence, and they keep good time, though not always good hours. If suf- ferers from Wind on the Stomach, Indiges- tion, Biliousness Stomach and Liver Troubles would only hasten to the nearest Chemist's'they'd get a good thing in the way of Page Woodcock's Pills. Thousands have already proved this. Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. Fifty years' British reputation. e9297

SHAM VETERAN EXPOSED I lost my log in the war," said Cyrus Thompeon, charged at go-utbamp-ton yester- day with begging. Be never was in the wsur," replied the polic-e-constaMe who arresibral him, and who himself had been through the South African campaign. The Mayor: Thre. months.

WHAT SHE S AID. II Mrs. A. Wilkinson, of Nelson, states: "Ir sister, who suffeTed from weak kidneys, -took one box, and it 113a done her more good than pounds spent on Medical Men." HOLDBOYlys GRAVEL PILLS a Positive Cure for Graml, Pains in the Back, Bropey, Disease of tho-Kidneys, Ocrrt, Bci»tic», 11. 10, OU Chemists, POIII. frca 12 Btwapa, IX,)LDROYDIS MMICAL BtikLL, Otatlfanttw. York*. aU31fr~t

H.B." RUMINATES* I" H. B." RU.M I NA TES.* INVINCIBLE ALL WHITES GREAT TASK. I Special to "Evening Express." The topic of to-day, to-morrow, and every day this week will be the Swansea-Oardiff match of Saturday next. What with the wea,ther we're just now enjoying and the hopes we're entertaining of as glorious a fight as the occasion demands, we're expecting to see everybody that is anybody, as well as everybody that's not, comfortably stowed inside the Cardiff Arms Park next Saturday at 3.30 waiting for the tootle of the start. It should be a fight to stir the blood, hearty and wholesome. The all whites have recog- nised the height of the stile stuck in front of them, and mean to take it, storming. They know perfectly well that once their record is safely carried over this barbed wire barri- cade the rest of the way is a prepared path, and their beautiful record is safe from cracks. So they are training for th-3 fray, raising their muscles and depressing their stomachs, and airing their bronchial tubes. Their hearts are already in form. There are strong signs of a stir, too, amongst the wig-wams on the banks of the Ta-ff. Afany councils of war are being held. The blue and black shirted warriors are-very keen on supplying the crack. They remem- ber that once upon a time they nearly had a season's record. They had bad these big ideas of invincibility. But in a weak moment-the very last one of the ordeal-the Moseley men came along and completely chawed it up. Ever since then the blue and blacks have been going round telling folk how it happened. And next Saturday they would feel tremen- dously proud of themselves if they had another ta-le of a. lost record to talk about. It was a ten times easier task to forecast the result of the internationals than it is to forecast what is going to happen on Satur- day. Things have become a. bit mixed. Had Swansea not got mixed up in that bad patch of aceiden.te which lost her Jones, Trew, and Jim Davies, one might have an idea-without troubling to look &,tstwa i-d s-nis to what would happen. Victory, after hard labour, would be the result. One would decide that striking such a bad patch balanced up the difference, even if it did not give the blue and blacks a, win advan- tage. But here comes a pause. For if the whites have struck a bad patch in accidents, the blue and blacks have struck a queer pitch in form. They can only do right in trembles. They slaughter Newport in terrible fashion one Saturday, and are themselves led to the slaughter by the conquered ones before the voice of their own victory has died on the air. What can be made of thia? The maJtch will be refereed by Mr. Ben Lewis. He has the confidence of both teams. Good luck to the lad. Willie Llewellyn must have been in wonder- ful form against Cardiff on Saturday last. Aided by R. B. Griffiths, the Newport centre, who is coming on rapidly, he was the means of the win. To score both tries of the match, one of them from a- run from half-way, allows of no questioning the work of the Welsh cap. tain. Willie is just now located in London town, taking a special course in dentistry. As in sport, so in business, he's in for the gold medal, and can ill-spare the time to make the necessary journeys for Newport match play- ing. The oircumstanoe of his being vi-oe-oap- tain of the amber and blacks, together with Harry Packer's and Joyda Hodges's winsome ways are the cords that hold him. The Llanelly committee have been fairly on the spiky horns of a dilemma with re- gard to their Irish tour. Up to the day before departure there was no certainty of their making the journey. The original fixtures had included matches with Cork Constitution, Garryowen, and Cork County, The guarantees from these matches would cover the expenses of the tour, and this comforting thought made the prospect rosy, for the tinplaters are at present great students of ways and means. The cose being assured, it hurt them much to receive a wire from Cork Constitution declaring their match off for the Monday, on account of their being down to play in the Munster Cup on the following day, Tuesday. This made it extremely awkward, as guarantees would be lessened, but expenses would remain the same, owing to the queer intervals the Cork boats run at. The tour was about to be abandoned, when Harry Watkins was written to, and he, with his usual push ahead, took matters into his own hands. He and a few of the old boys knocked their heads together, and the team was despatched. They deserve luck, for the difficulties have been great. The contest for both the Calcutta Cup and the wooden spoon at Richmond turned out a better contest than it was anticipated it would prove. The forward play on both sides was of the best order, the English forwards predominating in the first half and the Scottish the second. It was a fine piece of forward work which gave Scotland her second try, the ball travelling in short range cuts through many hands. Of the forwards West and Stronach for Scotland, Cartwright and Stout for England were best. ft half E. D. Simson was easily first of both pairs. At three-quarters Timms was great in defence. Of the other Scotch three Lamond attacked keenest. Ritchio kicked well, but Elliot was not very noticeable. Of the English threes Simson did best, but has lost in speed. Coopper started well but fell off. Raphael was but fair at best. Brettargh defended better than he atftcked. Of the backs Schulze was easily best. Taylor has increased too much in the comfort department to be anything like the Taylor of old. His hesita- tion cost the first try. Witli three of her best forwards away in Walters, Watts, and W. J. Thomas, liancily found Garryowen a bit too fiery. The try which decided the match was obtained by the homesters just in time. The football that Garryowen play is of the hop, skip, and jump sort. The players keep as lively as kittens all through the match. They take things as they come, and take them on the hop. The crowd, too, keep up a lively din. Whenever any advantage falls to the home side you've got to stop your ears up. It's really rotten. But, mind you, it's nothing but custom. Irish fire and Erin-go-bragh stuck into football. Yes, it's nothing but custom. But it taKes a lot of getting used to. The new-formed Monmouthshire County has already fixed up a couple of couuty matches. Next season, too, they hope to take on Yorkshire, if Yorkshire will. The biggest county is getting rather tired of visiting Glamorganshire for hidings, and shows signs of requiring a change. One never knows, but I'm afraid they won't get their change out of Monmouthshire. They're pretty hot stuff. If Monmouthshire get Yorkshire on, and visit the Yorkists, they should, if customs be not changed, get a little surprised. In the old days of Rugby amateurism, when no Northern Union existed, visiting clubs in Yorkshireland met with much that made them blink. The tripe-sellers' tirade at half- time is something to smile at. Tripe and green pays used to be quite the thing for the interval. The tripe, kept hot in a tin, was carried round and sold by the pen'north, or even half that. I am worrying as to whether the custom still prevails. I hope so.

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I HAYDOCK PARK MEETING -The GOLBORNE HANDICAP HUR- DLE RACE of 150 sevs; winners ex- t'ra. Two miles. ys st lb Mr T Carr's id.do .Pudaicff 6 12 7 Sir I* Walker's F!utterer Latham a 12 4 Mr C Perkins's Triplands Coiilthwaita a 12 3 Mr N H $Cott's P.ok Castle Marriner a 12 0 Sir P Walker's Aultbei Latham 511 12 Mr i'¡¡;J;:al"R" Martin 4 11 12 Mr S J Bell's Black 4aric .PlIdalr.fI' 51111: Mr Bee's Karri Ilidaloff a 11 10 Mr H Straker's St. John's Wood Marriner 5 11 9 Mr L do Rothschild's Cormac ..Cannon, fun. 5 11 9 Mr W Mortimer's Singlestick Perkins 6 11 7 Duke of Westminster's Fairfield. Private 5 11 7 j Capt Bald's Christion do Wot Jarvis 4 11 7 I Mr B Griffitlis's Quilla Cowap 6 11 6 Mr J Bancroft's Parapet Thorlwell 4 11 4 Mr R J Hunnam's Arli Eobson 5 11 3 Mr A E ls ",l; Lad "¿Ù;'i ii Mr F Taylor's Grit Hobbs4104 Mr If C ra-rher's Kava C Brown 4 10 4 Mr J J Cowsp's Lely .()vmer 4 10 0 -The MAP.ŒI HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of 100 eovs; winners extra. Two milee. ys st. lb Mr T Ashtcn's Seisdon Prince Coulthwaita 6 12 8 Duke-of Westminster's Drumree .J Cannon a 12 7 Mr L de Rothschild's Key West ..Cannon, jun.a 12 0 Mr J E Rogerwn's Harvest Home II. Meazies a 11 9 Lord Sefton's Kinrara Sentence 6 11 7 Mr C J Cunningiham's DoHar III.Private a 11 1 Mr W SBrechin's Lady Malta ..CouKhwaite 6 10 10 .T)uko of Westminster's St. lionet Private 6 10 4 Mr H Peel's Disarmoo .Ci-oswell a10 3 Mr J T Whipp's Cold Harbour W-hipp, jun. 5 10 0 Mr J C Bland's Murlingden 8 10 0 Mr T Green's Jack McCormick rerkins 6 100 —The COUOTY MAIDEN HXHRDLE KAOE of 70 EOVS, for four year olds and upwards; winners extra.. Two miles. I ys st lb Mr Fern's Lovetin Colling- a 12 0 Mr E Griffiths's Bayfield Cowap a 11 7 Mr Jos'jph MM'?v'a Fair Meddler .Private 6 11 7 Mr R L Cotterell'9 Haliv?I .F Hunt 5 115 Mr C J Cunningham's (?h Yes Hardie 5 11 3 Lord Howard de Wakien's KiJ?Laas ..Beatty 5 U3 Mr W L T?nn,,?v?rth's Logan Rock Owner 5 11 3 Sir P WaJker'a 7am .L&tham 511 3 Mr W S Erechin's Frequent CouKhwaite 4 10 7 Mr P B Foter'8 Hominly Private 4 10 7 Mr B J Hannam's North Del?rhton ..Ecsbon 4 107 Lord Howard do Walden's Marazo ..Beatty 4 10 7 Mr H Ingram's Yenezia Gordon. 4 10 7 Mr Sol Joel's Coronation Reef Sentence 4 10 7 Mr F C Parker's Kava .0 Brown 4 19 7 Mr E J Percy's Black Min^o Owner 4 10 7 Mr T Soutliall's Cockatrice Rooney 4 10 7 Mr W Hall Walker's Flamboyant ..Bostock 4 10 7 Mr J S Walley'a Mcorbird .Owner 410 7 -The LYME PARK STEEPLECHASE of 70 GOVS, for four year olds and I upwards; winners extra. Three miles. ys st Ib Mr C Bower ismay's Tlieolccion ..McOibbon a 12 7 Mr P B Faber's Royal Cygnet .Sentence 5 11 13 Capt. H C Elwes's Sans l'eur Owner 6 11 12 Mr A E McKinlay's Miilman Coultliwaite a 11 12 Mr J S Walley's Moraine owner a 11 12 Mr K Craig's Court rlavmr Digby 5 11 8 Mr W E L Eccles's St. Barbe Private 6 11 7 Lord Howard de Wolden's Centre Board Beatty 5 11 3 —A SELLING NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE of 70 sovs, for four yea.r olds and upwards; winner to he sold for 50 sovs. Two mil-ee. ye st Ib Mr R Gore's Methelios Owner a 12 5 Mr Fern's St. Hilarious Colling 6 12 5 Mr W P Murphy's SpTing Lock C BusscU a 12 5 Mr F C Parker's Fast Castle C Brown 6 12 5 Mr J A Pavnwrs Little Brown Mouse Gordon a 12 5 Mr W Pickering's Lea and Perrin Goby a 12 5 Mr John Widsrer's Venetian Monk ..In Ireland a 12 5 Colonel R L Birkin's Kentordate Martin a 12 1 Mr J Cannon's Chief Warder Owner a 12 1 Mr E Davy's Trefoil IT Owner a 12 1 Lord Essex's Minor Daly. Sentence a 12 1 Mr M Harper's McMabon II" Private a 12 1 Mr W L Loneworth's Coal Tnx Oner a 12 1 Mr G P Sanday's Madrigal Bachtpy a 12 1 Mir 0 M Taylor's Ecclesfeolian IL H Taylor a 12 1 FRIDAY SELLING JIUIIDLE RACE of 70 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; winner to be sold for 50 sovs; maid-ens allowed 51b. Two miles. ys ?t Ib Mr Garrett's Marmalade .Digby 611 7 Mr T Soutliall's Pomfrot Rooney a 11 7 Mr T Soutliall's Energetic Rconey all 7 ?Mr John WM?er'a Ha.ckenck .In Ireland 6117 Mr G H Jcnss'a King Phrto Goswell 5 11 3 j Mr G H Jones's Aldbro Goswell 5113 Mr Reynold's Mag-neta Boy Colling 5 11 3 Mr C Chapman's Castlefinn .Martfn 611 2 Mr B E GoodaU's Sister Hilda Private 4 10 7 Mr E J Percy's Wise .úwner 4 10 2 Mr J B Eobertson's Imago Owner 4 10 2 Mr A W Wood's Purslet Owner 4 10 2 j

I LINGFIELD PARK MEETING -The GODS TONE SELLING HURDLE liAOfi of 80 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; win nor to be sold for W sovs. Two mil96. -The BLETOHTNGLEY SELLENTG STEEPLECHASE of 80 eovs, for four year old.- and upwards; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miiee. -The MARCH"HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 100 so-va; winners extra. Two milee. yagtlb Mr C Hibberi'a Sabot W Xightingall a 12 7 i Mr A Kyte's F"ts and Stars .Owner a 12 5 Mr E Scrimp ton's Glorious Uncertainty R Woodman 6 12 13 Mr C Wood's Arbaces Owier 4 12 0 Mr W Dawtrey's Lady Corea .Young 51113 Mr John Lovey's Strpttinon F Hunt 5 11 9 Colonel H T Fenwick's Belle "f nocka?ny Sir C Nugent 6 11 8 Mr A Gorhajn Anxious .A Clements a 11 7 Mr Brutton's Miss CronkhiU GiMy a 11 5 Mr J Bancroft's Parapet Thirwell 4 11 2 MT James Sharp's Corunna P Chaloner 6 11 1 Mr G H Freeman's Noriiam McKie 5 11 0 Mr E Woodland's Little Gereton 0wner 5 10 7 Mr F W Polehampton's Yiviane .Persse 4 10 7 Mr F C Parker's Kava C Brown 4 10 4 —The WELCOME STEBPLEOIfASE of 70 sovs, for four year olds and up- wards. Two miles, vs st lb Mr E Woodland's Bo-wsphit .Owner a 12 3 Mr George Angus's Glass Ball 6,.1110 Lord Howard de Walden's Centre Board Beatty 5 11 10 Lord Wolverton's Flor di Cuba Capt Dewhurst 5 11 10 Mr S H Baker's Zoe n. Private 5 11 3 Mr A Gorham's Avocation .A Clements 5 11 3 MT G Sheppard's Glacliator Collins 5 11 3 Mr B de Clermont's Portman Young 4 10 3 Mr J Homsby's Sanctimonious 4 10 3 Mr C S Newton's Tideway Davies 4 10 3 Sir C Nugent's Dom Carlos 0wner 4 103 Mr P P Peebles's Bed Cloth Owner 4 10 3 Mr H Stereet's Stoke Pogos Swattoji 4 10 ? Mr F A White's Ortolan Escott 4 10 3 j -Tli,g LOXDON AND BRIGHTON HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 says; winners extra. Three miles. vast lb Mr Horatio Bottomley's Biology Batho a 12 7 Mr F R Hunt's Sweetheart II I Owner a 12 4 Mr H R Taylor's Liberto. W Kightingnll a 12 2 Mr W E Nelson's iieggie .Pel a. 11 12 Mr David Feher's Glenrocky Ralter a 11 11 Mr A Gorham's David Harum .A Clements a 11 11 Hear-Admiral Lambton's cRuy Lapez Capt Dewhurst 5 11 10 Mr Hugh St. Leger's Cliilperic ..E Woodland a 11 9 Lord Gerald's Johnstown Lass Pickering a 11 6 Mr A Short's Lye Less Thirwell a 11 5 Mr G Auckland's Drumkerrin 5 11 5 Mr F Pritchard's Granchild Martin 6 11 4 Capt H H Tudor's Redeemer Owner a. 10 13 Mr J Edwards's Y-emkalo Goswell a 10 12 Mr Horatio Bottomley's Adansl .Batho a 10 11 Capt H F Watson's Grorga Fordham ..Dowries a 10 10 Air C H Style's Sandy B-ree Leverson-Gower a 10 8 Mr A W Wood's Most Excellent Owner a 10 8 Mr E Woodland's Da.m .0wner &10 0 Mr B Jones's Funchal .Rooney.. 5 10 0 -The MAnCH HARE HURDLE RACE of 70 eovs, for four year olds and upwards; winners extra- Two miles. vast lb Mr W H Pajvson's A.X.B Private a 12 6 -—?————?.-?- £ Mr W II Pawson s Greeflv Soy Private a 11 15 Mr B T St. John's Ardragh .1'cr8OO 6 11 13 Lord Howard de Walden'a KilglaE-s ..Beatty 5 10 10 Mr F w' Polehampton's Ex Luce Pers-% 4 10 10 MT H Poole's Forest Flower  Smith 5 10 10 Mr W D&wtrey's Marcester Young 4 10 0 Mr F C. Pirker's Xava Brown 4 10 0 Mr H M Kiplov's Winpole Cart-, 4 10 0 Lord Howard de Wakien's Marozzo Beatty 4 10 0 Mr Alfred Stevens's Knight's Bride PLillen 4 10 0 Mr A W Wood's Pudslet .Owner 4 10 0 Mr E Woodland's Lawn Tennis .0wner 4 10 0

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I FOOTBALL. I Rhymney Valley League The usual meeting of the Rhymney Valley League v.as held at the Junction Hotel, Hen- goed, on Wednesday, Mr. J. James (Deri) pre- siding. Mr. F. Owen, secretary to the Roger- stone Association Football Club, wrote inti- mating that his club had re-considered its decision to withdraw from the league, and that the club was now prepared to play the remaining fixtures. The Ebbw Vale and Aberdare Clubs were ordered by the league committee to play their fixtures on or before April 10. The match Cardiff Corinthians v. Barry Unionists, arranged without the sanc- tion of the committee, was ordered to stand as played. Rhymney reported Bedlinog for non-fulfilment of a. fixture on Jafiuary 14. and lodged a, claim against the latter club for expenees. It was resolved, upon the cor- respondence being produced by the Rhymney Cltib, that the full amount of the claim 00 paid. The Secretary (Mr. H. Williams) reported the result of negotiations which had taken place with the South Wales and Mo n- mouthshire Leasme concerning the playing of the inter-league contest between the second divisions of the two leagues. The Treharris committee having placed their ground at the disposal of the respective leagues, it was decided to play the match on April 17. A communication from, the Cardiff and Distriot League was also read, who are also desirous of playing an inter-league match. It was resolved to play this match at Abergavenny on April 15. The selection of the teams was left for the emergency committee to-morrow (Friday). It was reported that efforts are being made witti a view of inducing the famous Everton ,ele,en to pay a visit to the district on a Monday before the close of the season, and it was decided to fipproac-h the Aberda,re Athletic Club with a view of obtaining the Ynys Meadow for the occasion. ILLNESS OF AN ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL. I B. A. Hill, the Black heath, Kent. and Eng- lish international forward, is lying (seriously ill at Greenwich. Mr. Hill has been in in. different health for some weeks paat. He took part in the England v. Wales match at Cardiff on January 14 last, but afterwards, on medical advice, resolved to retire from t,he game. He is believed to have caught a chill at Richmond on Saturday last, while watching the England v. Scotland match. This has since developed into pneumonia. CARDIFF ARMS PARK.—SWANSEA V. CARDIFF, Saturday, March, 25th, 1905. Kick-off 3.30. 100 seats reserved In stand (members ouly)r also soats Inside ropes (Is. each), as usual. e884 I

FILTHY FARM LABOURER I Frightened with a Spectacle Case I At Glamorgan Assizes to-day (before eom-I missioner W. English Harrison) John Howells, 26, a farm labourer, was indicted for attempt- ing to commit an abominable offence at I Llangyfelach. When found he ran into a culvert, where he hid himself. Witness threatened to t-hoot him unless he came out, and frightened him with a shining spectacle case, which looked like a revolver in the moonlight. Howells pleaded that he was drunk at the time, and did not know what he was doing. Mr. D. LIeufer Thomas (instructed by Mr. Laurence Richards, Swansea) prosecuted. Howells was found guilty, and sentenced to eight months with hard labour.

A PRISONER'S OFFER. I John Roes, twenty, essayed to enter into a curious oomxWuot with the magistrates Bitting at Cardiff Police-court to-da.y (Messrs. Joseph Howard and J. H. Hallett). Prisoner, who stood remanded firm the day previus, charged with stealing a pair of boots from the shop of Messrs. Boyle and Co., in Bute-street, now said that, though he never stole the boots, he would "take the blame" if the magistrates would try him at once. Detective Edgar Dix suspected prisoner as he saw him walking through Ma-ry Anin-etreet wearing the new boots, whioh. it was sug- gested and alleged in evidence, had beeta taken from Messrs. Boyle and Oo.'s shop. Prisoner called a girl, named Miar,ga.net Roes, 16, Sandon-place, who swore that she saw Rees go into a shop to buy the boots. Didn't you see me buy them at the corner of the street foir 4s.?" asked thia prieoaier, and to this the girl replied, "Yes." Mr. Howard pointed out that witness's state- ments weire oointradictory, and the clerk (Mr. D. Reas) observed to prisoner tlfoat his witness did not seom to be of much use to him. The case was committed to the quarter sessions,

NAVAL WAR ON PLATFORM I A graphic illustration of the means by which the Japanese blew up ships at Port I Arthur was given in a recent lecture deli- vered at the Royal Albert Institute, Windsor. Across the platform were stretched wires, along which a model ship was despatched. When it reached a mine there was a terrific explosion, and the exciting realism of the scene was accentuated by blinding search- lights, which swept the darkened stage. The spectacle was particularly pleasing to the small boys in the audience, especially that section from the Navy League training ship moored at Windsor. These little handymen kept up a tem- pestuous demand for an encore, but lack of I powder prevented the gratification of their J bellicose desires.

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Cardiff Western Sewerl PROGRESS AT LAST: TENDERS I ACCEPTED A meeting of the public works committee of the Cardiff Corporation was held this morn- ing, when the chair was occupied by Mr. J. Ramsdale. The Western Sewer Sub-committee re- ported that they had completed the convey- ance of the pumping station site and the easements for the sewer from the represen- tatives of Lord Bute. The borough engineer reported upon the tenders which had been received, and the sub-committee recom- mended that the following tenders be accepted :—Messrs. Summers and Scott for slow speed vertical engines aad pumps at; £ 8,925, plus the sum of about ?200 for addi- tional work Messrs. Meldrum Bros., Ltd., I for water tube boilers and furnaces atc6,056,1 and the Acme Gas Engine Company for storm t water centrifugal pumps and gas engines .I £ 2,824 (Drysdale pumps), the acceptance in; each case being subject to certain inquiries being satisfactorily answered. In reference to the lenders for the construction of that I part of the sewer extending from the pumping station to the outfall at Lavernock it was: resolved that when advertisements are; inserted alternative tenders be invited (1) for j the whole of the work, and (2) for the work in three sections. The report of the sub-committee was I adopted. I

CRUMLIN LANDLORD ASSAULTED I At Abercarn Police-court to-day Thomas' Lee, a collier, of Crumlin, was fined 20s. for striking Mr. J. H. Rickefcts, Itundlord of the Viaduct Tavern. whe.n he wais bei-Dg ejected. I

Among the passengers by the Oceanic at I Liverpool on Wednesday from New York were the members of Sir Charles Wyndham's I Company, who have been touring in the ) States and Canada. The company had a i most successful tour. i

GOLF. OOMPETITIa8 AT EADYE, The monthly competitions for the WedneØ day cup and medal in connection with 1JJ¡e Radyr OlUi9 were held yesterday. The w was A. O. Calder, v.'hoee score was 99 18 handicap, a-nd 81 net. The other bæt cardt returned wera: — Gross. H'ca> Net. J. H. Morgan 83. 5 83 Dr. Jenkins 105 20 S3 NEWPORT CLUB. In the ladies' bogey competition 1rIlS. Colquhoun's score of 3 irp on bo^oy was ved creditable, especially as the bogey score rot t.he ladies is a hard one. The scores were-"> Miss Colquhoun received 19 strokes, 3 up; Miss Robinmn, 16 strokes. 4 down; Miss Nevr" man, 23 strokes, 6 down; Mite Heard, 18 strokes, 8 (lown.

ANTELOPE KILLS BIRDS TO GET SAL1 A lady, living in Eritish Ea3t Africa, hsØ written to the Zoological Society of London oA account of the remarkable behaviour of bet captive antelope, which she attributes to th* animal's instinctive craving for salt. It occupied an enclosure with a. number Of birds, and she frequently found one of theso beheaded. At last she saw the antelope Plltl its hoof on the back of a partridge and est* its head off. How could the antelope knotf it could get salt from blood P she asks.

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