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Passing Pleasantries. I Poet: All I need is a.n opening, sir. Editor: What's the matter with the one you just came through? Aunt Jane: There, there, stop crying, Johnnie. ang I'll kiss you again. Johnnie: that-. what I'm crying about: "Wha.t is the secret of your sucoe-sl" asked « very young man f)f an old horsedeaJer. In buying, replied, the old man,, "I look eharp, and: in selling I look just as ignorant as I oan! "Do yon think that music is of any prac- tical benefit in life?" "Well," replied the cynic, "judging from the photographs of eminent violinists, it must keep the hair from falling out!" Husband: What nuukes you shout so through the telephone? Do you think the machine ie deaf? Wife: No. but I want that woma.n in the next flat to know that I have had a new hat sent home. She was oat when it came! A gentleman wént into a barber's shop to be shaved. When the barber had nearly finished he bega.n to try to sell a hair tonic. Hair rather thin, sir," hie said, fingering the two or three stray locks that fringed the bald pate; been that way long, a; r? "I was born that way!" replied the customer. A good story is told of Dr. Fitohett-. of the Australian Parliament. During a. debate in Parliament on some oduca-tioli question a member of the Opposition became rather ex- cited and exclaimed: Why at this very moment I have a school in my eye whe-- Not quite." imerrupted Dr. Fitcbett, "only one pupil, I believe!"

CLYTHA LADY CONVICTED OF DEUNKENNESS. Airs Jraneesoa. blrarpios. of Hill bro<ve, j dytfea. a lady well known in the A her- graven ny district, was charged at A. her- jravenny on Wednesday with being drunk at the Greyhound Hotel in that place. She was ftoed 10s. and-4B. 6d- cotfte.

STORY FOR TO-DAY I Was Iturder P I There was commotion in barracks. Private James Nola.n had been discovered in his cot with his threat cut and a razor lying on the floor on the left side of his bed close to his drooping left hand. Now, as he was known to be a right- handed man, this was strange to begin with But, as he had lately come into a, little money through the death of a relative, thE affair looked stranger still. Private Nolan bore a, good character. He was a quiet, sober, andin.offensi,e sort of man, one whom the married ladies of the regiment liked to utilise for hanging pic- tures or other housework-he had been a decorator-and that he should commit suicide almost immediately after receiving the news of a legacy which should place him beyond want for the rest of his exis- tence was a. bit strange. The regiment generally did not understand it. His history was well known; he had no debts, no worries, co reason whatever to commit the rash aot which had so prema- turely deprived him of life of his own accord. And the regiment consequently got to asking, "Was it murder or suicide?" And the think- ing portion of the officers and the deceased man s comrades came to the opinion very reluctantly (for, mind, it affected the character of the corps) that it was the former. They only mentioned their opinion among themselves. There is an innate feel- ing amongst soldiers that you must never wash your dirty linen in public. But this wa3 a queer business, and one which touched regimental feelings to the quick, and so, amongst themselves a strict search and inquiry wae made. The case seemed plain enough for an ordinary mind-in fact, a coroner's iniquest held that "deceased had committed suicide whilst insane," but there was still that un- comfortable feeling that nasty taste in the mouth, that someone unknown at present in the regiment knew more about the matter than he ought. Private James Nolan came from Preston. Lancashire. Ho ha.d been born and bred a miner, 3.3hig folk had before him. after- wards taking to the decorating trade. And he belonged for a short time to the Militia— tho Third Battalion of his present regiment. Hi3 whole life could be, and was, traced back to his earliest days. As I said, he was an inoffensive sort of a man. and as such had no enemies even in his schooldays. He was given to enduring insult and thrashing sooner than inflicting it. The more inquiries we made the less reason we had to suppose that he had an enemy who would proceed to such an extremity as a murder. ¡ Yet the cat in his throat which let out his life was, so the doctor said, certainly not I inflicted by himself—the deceased. It had begun from left and ran across to right, where it ended in a deep determined gash. And yet the razor was found on his left side, and his left, not his right hand was covered with blood, and he was a right-handed man. I have always had a fair share of curiosity in my nature, and putting aside all extra- neous ideas—divesting my mind of every opinion, promulgated—I set myself to work to solve the mystery. I confess I had a, sus- I picion of one man, but I also must confess that it was entirely unfounded, and I felt very much ashamed of myself for having entertained the suspicion. There was an old French Minister ll believel who, whenever he had any case brought before him, from the early days when he was a local magistrate until he attained high dignities, used invariably to ask, "Who is she?" inferring that a woman was at the bottom of every trouble. The correctness of his maxim I leave for others to judge. Personally I have found that in nine cases out of ten a. woman was the moving machme. Well, I had but little to go upon. And, ad is usual with unpractised hands and even old hands (as I was to learn later in life), I began on a wrong trock by assuming an idea. I got Private Nolan's history from hie earliest days down on paper. But that afforded me no information. His habits I knew, as belonging to my company, as a oqm- pany officer does—to a. certain extent. His "chum"—and almost every Tommy has a chum—could not tell me much. He was a wooden-headed Lanoaahire lad, with a. broad a.coont a.nd a. very dense mind. No; I found I must trust to my unaided wits, and, besides, I "lid not wish to work openly-or, as I aaid, turn out the regimental dirty clothes basket in public. I do not remember mentioning it, but this occurred in India. in 1873, and I have no doubt that some of the old officers of the old corps of my time will remember the case. Private Nolan was an actor. How he got the strain in him I don't know, but there was no doubt about it. The quiet, retiring man in public life or on duty became a rollicking farmer, or a jovial stepdanoer. once you got him on the boards. And as I was a stage manager I ought to know. Naturally, he had his det.r-actors: and thoee who were jealous cf his renown. It was among those that I settled in my own mind to prosecute my researches and inquiries first. A long, loose-limbed Scotsman, named Maodougall, was my primary esaay. I knew him to be, as are most of his race, an intensely jealous individual. But he did not seem to me to fit" the position of mur- derer for such a, mere trifle &s occasional professional jealousy. Then, again, there was an Irishman. He might have loose principles on the tenure of life, and the advisability of permitting a rival to live to eclipse his own talents; but I didn't think even he would go so far as cold-blooded tmurder. In short, the more I dived into the business the more puzzled I became; and, I think, so would anyone else. Mcst folk who love their Shakspeare (and I am one) remember that scene so effectively rendered by Irving, of "Hamlet" and the players. I determined, finally, to test the different men whom I suspected by a similar trick. I chose the play of "The Bplls." And I cast the man on whll1 my suspicions had centred for the principal rclthat of the man Mathias. I insisted on his coming to my quarters to receive certain hints and certain stage promptings. He was quick enough at picking the-e up. but try I might—in a quiet way-I couid discover no tnuce of guilt in him. Time drew on. and I was still as much at fault aa ever. There is a particularly thrill- ing pa.rt in "The Bells," when the man "Mathias" is mesmerised, and while in a. state of hypnotic unconsciousness relates the story of his crime in every detail, thrilling the court with the intensity and evident veracity of his statements. And I cast my- self for the role of the hypnotiser. Never once did my "subjeot" and myself go through an entire rehearsa-1 of our respective parts, and on the night of the actual reprasentation, when there was a full- dresa rehearsal, I was, unfortunately (but very opportunely for the success of my plot), taken ill suddenly, and obliged to ask that my part should be read. The next night I was quite well again, and the play proceeded smoothly enough until the court scene was reaohed. I had keenly observed MaoDougall all along, and imagined that the excitement and surroundings generally appeared to have aroused him, yet not so much as to be noticed, except by a close w-ateher. His excitement seemed to increase as "the" scene drew nigh. I had spent a. good deal of time and trouble over it with him, and thought he had grasped its perception. He certainly aid justi-ce to my anticipations.^ As he told his ghastly story under the I hypnotic influence he really worked himself up uncommonly welli and an he related, the « actual details of the murder he seemed to put himself actually in the murderer's place. He approached the end of his thrilling con- fession. His eyes were firmly fixed on my own, and I was returning the steady gaze as intently. I noticed a slight faltering in his speech, and as the last word dropped from his lips I 1 j bent forward, still holding his gaze, and j whispered sternly, but in accents too low to be audible to the audience: "Murderer!" j With a piercing shriek he threw up his arms and fell to the floor as if stunned by a thunderbolt, only to be attacked by a violent epileptic fit. Of course, this brought the performance to an immediate close, and MacDouga.il was promptly carried to a hospital where he lay for some months, the fits occurring now and again at unexpected intervals. The doctor declared that these alone would not wear the man's health down so com- pletely as seemed to be the case; that he had something on his niinj, slept ill, and so on. Eventually the man was brought before the medical board and invalided home to Eng- land. But although before he went I tried to have a private interview with him he was too clever for me, and evaded all my at- tempts, so that I was constrained to see him depart without arriving at any solution of the mystery. Whether his conscience weighed upon him. and my low whisper of a word not in the text "Murderer!" precipitated the denoue- ment I cannot say. What I know is that for all these many years I hare kept the occurrence secret, but have also always held in my own mind the belief that Private Nolan's death was a. case of murder, not suicide, and that Private MacDougall was the murderer. Perhaps the truth may yet come out some day.

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j TOO IMITATIVE I A monkey, writes a correspondent of a con- temporary, saw the cock of the establish- ment of which the simian was part at work preparing partridges for dinner. This looked like an amusing and interesting operation, and he determined forthwith to put it to the test. There were no more partridges. But- ah, yes!—his mistress had some bantam! fuwl,s! Doubtless cue of them wculd do equally well. At the first opportunity he hurried out in the yard, seized one of the hens, quickly returned to the kitchen, and then coolly began pulling out the feathers, ju,;t as he had seen the cook do, utterly regardless of the squawking protests of the poor bird. The servants heard the noise and hurried to the kitchen, but they found the hen in such a pitiable condition that they i were obliged to kill her.

MR EVAN ROBERTS AT LLANDRINDOD Mr Evan Roberts continues his stay at I.landrindod. ^nd. contrary to general expectation, did not proceed on Wednesday for Carnarvon to attend the North Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association. On Wed- nesday afternoon he went for a long ramble along the mountain side with the Rev. John Morgan, Trecynon. Aberdare, and the Misses Jfancy Edwards and Marion Morgan, Aber- dare. Mr. Evan Roberts, who is in excellent spirits, has not put in an appearance at any of the public services since Sunday last, when he attended the Albert-hall WeLsh gathering, at which the Rev. Gwynoro Davies, Bar- mouth, officiated. Although the service lasted over three hours, the revivalist remained silent throughout, to the disappointment of the great crowd.

I ACTION ABOUT A DISCARDED WARSHIP. An application was made on behalf of Mr. Joseph Constant, a London shipbroker, in the Vacation Court on Wednesday to set aside an order made by Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane committing Mr. Constant for contempt for having taken the cruiser Fearl, which was recently sold out of the service, from one port toO another, instead of breaking her up, according to the Admiralty regulations. Counsel for Mr. Constant showed that he was merely the broker, and not the owner, but Mr Justice Lawrence declined to interfere with the order, leaving it to be dealt with I by Mr. Jusrtice Bargrave Deane.

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AN EXCITING CHASE ————— -80. ALLEGED BURGLARIES AT PONTYPOOL I \YilJ iam Peel, a ship's fireman, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody at Ponty- pool on Wednesday charged, on remand, with burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-houses of Mr. A. J. Stock, milk- vendor. Dr. O'Keefe. and Mr. Henry Foster. i electrical engineer, at Grittithstown, on the night of tha 15th inst., a,nd stealing money and articles to the value of £ 15 Is. 2d. Henry Foster stated that upon going to his private study after being alarmed by his wife he found his papers thrown about, and his private chest burst open. He then walked through the other rooms, and found all the drawers open and the contents thrown about. He thouted to his wife: "Someone has broken into the house; come down," and upon making a farther search he found the window in the breakfast room had been broken open. He snatched upa stick, and upon going to the window he saw the prisoner coming from under a hawthorn bush. He shouted to the prisoner to stop, but he made a reply that he had not been in the house. Prisoner then bolted away, but witness gave chase. As he got through the gate prisoner dropped some cigars, and ran up towards the church. Witness shouted to a man, named Green, to stop him. Look out." said Green, He is armed." Prisoner was followed through four fields, and then he turned round to ask what they were following him for. Follow- ing you to the police-?tation, there is one further on." witness replied, and with that the prisoner rushed at Green forcibly, and struuck him on the side of the faoe, and then pointed the revolver at witness. Green was dazed with the blow, and then witness struck the prisoner on the back of the neck with his stick. A struggle ensued on the ground, and witness clutched him by the throat. While he was strangling the prisoner Green snatched the revolver from him and gave it to witness. They sat on the prisoner while they recovered breath, and then led him to the poiice-station. Pri- soner asked permission to arrange his dress, but as he took out a knife witness covered him with the revolver, which he discovered was fully loaded. In the meantime he had sent his little boy for the police, and as they drove him iato Commercial-street, Griffiths- town. they were met by Police-sergeant Watkins. As they got through a field pri- soner dropped a small parcel, which con- tained some revolver cartridges and a small electric lamp. Witness missed two £ 5 notes from a drawer, which had been burst open at the bottom. Prisoner, who has a serious impediment in his speech, denied that he pointed the revolver at the witne-ss. Police-sergeant Wa.tkins spoke to receiving the prisoner into custody on the morning of the 16th inst. He searched the prisoner, upon whom he found 22s. in money.. The prisoner admitted breaking in-to the house, but denied t,ha;t he found money at Foster's house—onJy an empty purse. Prisoner had obtained access to Mr. Foster's residence by pushing back the catoh in the front window. Among the articles stolen from Mr. Stock's residence were a writing-desk, a silver albert, 2s. worth of postage stamps, two serviettes, and a quantity of food. valued at Z4 15s. 6d. At Dr. O'Keefe's residence, which was broken open, a box of cigars was taken from the bookcase cupboard and some coppers from a Dr. Barnardo collecting-bos. Here, again, the entrance had been effected by bursting open a window. A glass-cutter which had been used to break open. Dr. O'Keefe's window was found in prisoner's possession. Prisoner was committed1 Tor trial.

CARDIFF ACROBAT AND HIS WIFE. The action of Morisco v. Morisco came on Wednesday before Mr. Justice A. T. Lawrence (sitting as vacation judge) upon an applica- tion by Mr. Morisco for a stay of execution of an order made by Mr. Justice Buokley at the end of the last sittings. In the action Mrs. Morisco, who had carried on a second- hand clothes business at Oardiff, claimed certain property, purchases out of the proceeds of the business. The husband, who was by profession an acrobat, claimed the property, and contended that if any of the profits of the second-hand clothes busi- ness had been used in the purchase of the property in question, the busi- ness was not his wife's. All that she knew about it he had taught her. Mr. Justice Buckley decided in favour of the lady, and the husband now asked that the order might be stayed, pending an appeal. as there was reason to suppose that if it got into the hands of the wife it would be disposed of, and would not be forthcoming in the event of the husband succeeding at the trial. Mr. B ram well Davis, K.C. (instructed by Mr. Harold Lloyd), who represented the wife, said that the action was thoroughly fought out, and Mr. Justice Buckley had said that he did not believe the husband's story at all. Mr. Justice Lawrence said that he did not see his way to interfere in any way with Mr. Justice Buckley's order. Mr. Swann (instructed by Messrs. Cousins, Botsford, and Phoenix) appeared for the appellant.

THE POYSTON LIBRARY. ACTION BY THE HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL. At a meeting of the- Ha;verfr)rdwe--t Town Council a letter was read from Dr. Henry Owen. of Poyston, in which he s-aid "ho had seen paragraphs about his library in eevera1 of the Welsh newspapers. It was true that he had promised to bequeath it to Aber- ystwyth College if an approved place in the county of Pembroke was not provided in his lifetime. It was also true that he preferred that it should find a home in Pem- brokeshire. If a suitable place for the library were provided in Haverfordwest, and if arrangements were made for its permanent sufe custody, he would, after the place and the arrangements had been approved by him, make over the ownership of the collection (which is now partly at Poyston and partly in London) as soon as the place was ready, reserving for his life-time such things as he might wa.nt for his work or play. He should also give a catalogue of the books, manu- scripts, prints, and maps, so that no question could arise as to what was included in the gift. Alderman Thomas James said it was a generous offer, and they ought to thank Dr. Owen for making it. They ought to do every- thing possible to Isecure the library, for he was sure Dr. Owen's long connection with the town would lead him to much prefer that it should remain at Haverfordwest, and he would do all in his power to facilitate such an arrangement He moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Owen for his offer, which was eeconaed by Mr. P. White. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds thought it would be easy to satisfy Dr. Owen with regard to accommodation. The council ought to pro- vide a building, and the county council or the county education committee should be asked to provide funds for the maintenance of the library. It would be a standing dis- grace to the county of Pembroke if they allowed such a valuable library to slip through their fingers. Mr. E. Reid said if the town council a.nd the county council took the matter up, Dr. Owen's wishes could easily be natisfied. The Mayor fMr. W. J. Jones) suggested that they should invite Dr. Henry Owen to meet the council at his earliest convenience. In a personal interview it would be an easy matter to make fiuch arrangements as would faciIitaJte the carrying out of Dr. Owen's wishes. The Mayor's suggestion was approved.

NEWPORT LICENSED VICTUALLERS A special general meeting of the Newport Licensed Victuallers' AisscZ-iation waB held at the Westgate Hotel, Newport, on Wednesday, Mr. S. Dean presiding. On the nomination of Mr. R. W. Lyner, Mr. J. Williams, Waterloo Hotel, Newport, was elected president, and upon the nomination of Mr. A. Hessian Mr. R. D. Lyner, Salutation Hotel, was elected vice-president. Mr. S. Dean kindly consented to continue in office as trustee. The follow- ing were elected members of the committee: .Aeagrs. Hannan, Westgate Hotel; G. Car. rnthers, Royal Oak Hotel; J. W. Jones. Old Bush; and K Sargent. Tredegar Arms. Spe-sches were delivered by Messrs. W. J. Dix, Taliesin Morgan, Whitney (Bass and Co.). J. Williams. S. Deaji, O. Carter, J. R. Wallace, A. J. Oale. E. Richardson. H. Mounoe, and J. J. Bothomley, secretary.

SUCCESSFUL CARDIFF FLORISTS. At Shrewsbury Flower Show on Wed- nesday Messrs. Treseder, florists, Car- diff, took no fewer than eight prizes, which consisted of first prizes for 24 cactus dahlias and 24 show and. fanoy dahliM, and second prizes for a collection of cactus dahlias, a collection of dahlias, a hand bouquet, a bridal bouquet, a harp, and a cross. The competition was very keen.

WAS i A HOT, WANT NOT." If vaw take can to buy ENGLAND'S GLORY MATCHB3 you "wtste" nothing. STerr match Lights &ad Burna well to the end. You" want no others alter a trial. All Coglteh mad*. Made at XagUad'a Glory" Ibteb WQtk4 Oteeeetee, 81A»-f

1 DEATH AFTER A FIGHT I Pontypridd 9 Sensation. I MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE FAILS At Pontypridd on Wednesday tha magis- trates had before them again the case in which Joseph Lightfoot, of Maritime- street, was charged with causing the death of the man, William Megan, who resided in the ,?ame -ti-ec-t. the same street. Mr. D. Rees, solicitor, again appeared for the defence. The men had been quarrelling:, and it was alleged thut Lightfoot had injured Megan in the struggle, and that the latter died from the effects of such inj uries. I At the coroner'd inquest, however, the jury  returned a verdict that Megan had died from natural CaUSeS. Dr. Howard Davies again repeated the evidence given at the coroner's inquiry, stating that the deccag?d had died from I peritonitis. Replying to the stipendiary, Dr. Davies said that death might have been accelerated by a fall however caused. Urs. Megan and other witnesses repeated i the evidence already given, and ultimately the Stipendiary dismissed the case, remark- ing that there was not sufficient evidence to convict Lightfoot of manslaughter. Prisoner was then discharged.

Swansea Man Charged. ALLEGED FRAUDULENT INSOLVENCY IN NATAL At Bow-street Police-court, before Mr. Mar- sham, William Weaver, 45, a produce agent, formerly of Swansea, a,nd unrtil recently trading in Durban, was charged under the Fugitive Offenders Act with fraudulent in- solvency in Natal. Mr. Ricketts defended. I Detective-sergeant Ball, of Scotland Yard, deposed to arreat.in.g the prisoner in Wal- thams-tow. He said he thought there must be some mistake, as when he left Natal, I he was not a bankrupt. There had been a dispute with, a firm there, but if any judg- ment had been obtained against him it was a wrongful one. All his other debts had been paid in full. The officer added that a cablegram received from the Cape alleged that the total sum involved in the charge was £ 1.000. The prisoner arrived in England with his wife and family on Thursday last. Mr. Frampton appeared for the defence. He said that while the prisoner was trading in South Africa a man named Faux brought an action against him in respect of goods ordered by his predecessor. An award was made holding prisoner liable for L600, and Faux muat have immediately taken out a petHion of insolvency and then charged the prisoner with removing EI,000 from the country. It was true that the prisoner drafted zP,1,000 from his wife's account to this country when he came over, but he left with his solicitors in Durban a power of attorney for a sum exceeding E3,000. It was a ridi- culous charge, a.nd, in his view, an abuse of the oriminal law by a vindictive and un- scrupious man. After hearing evidence as to the prisoner's antecedents, the magistrate admitted him to I ba.il in two sureties of £ 1,000 each.

I Weston Pier Charges. I BOAT PASSENGERS PROTEST AGAINST A NEW IMPOST Some little inconvenience was experienced on Wednesday at the Birnbeck Pier, Weston, in consequence of an aquatic fete having been arranged at an admission fee of 6d. Steamers arrived from Cardiff with passen- gers who had no desire to be spectators of the fete, and, inasmuch as for a time those landing were in full view of the proceedings, a fee supplementary to the landing charge was demanded. In some instances this was refused, and those who so refused were promptly shown their way landwards. The proprietors of the side shows demurred to this mode of procedure, contending that an interference was being made with their busi- ness prospects. A rope was then drawn across from the exit from the la-nding-stage to the western side of the bridge in order to guide persons off the pier who did not wish ti part with an additional fourpence and see the entire programme. The fete will be continued to-day and to-morrow, but arrangements have now been made by which boat passengers for the embarkation fee may patrol the whole I island except such points as command a view of the fete.

I Water Polo. I CARDIFF AND PENARTH PLAY A DRAWN GAME Cardiff made their second visit to Penarth on Wednesday. The homesters were fully represented, but the visitors lacked the ser- vices of p. RadmHovic. The previous ma,tch I went in favour of Cardiff by three goals to two. Teams:- Penarth: Goal, R. A. Ferguseon; backs, R. I R. White, L. S. Thomas, and H. E. White; forwards, Chris. Jones, F. S. Munn, and W. Dohson. Cardiff: Goal, W. Hamlin; backs, A. Oliver, J. Radmilovic. and N. Coppock; forwards G Sheridan, S. Karagianas, and W. Kimber. Referee. Mr. J. B. Coppock (Cardiff). Penarth jyon. the toss, and elected to d-efem d the deep end. Kimber was the firfet to handle, and sent in a. hot shot, which was. however, splendidly taken by Fergusson. Good play by Thomas gave Munn a. chance, and he scored for Penarth. A minute later L. Thomas gave a wild pass, the ball going into the hands of Sheridan, who scored an easy goal for the visitors. Half-time score. Goals. I Pem,rth .Oi1S. I Cardiff i I On resuming, botn siaes were penalised for foals. Penarth then pressed, and Thomas missed when he put in a fast shot. the ball striking the post. Both ends were then attacked in turn, and the goalkeepers came in for plenty of work. Towards the end the game became very scrappy. It ended in a. I uraAv. Final score. Goals' I PE'nal'th ,.l.olIs. 1 Cardiff 1 One of the best tnrn", of the evening was a 50 yards match for a prize given by Mr. H. E. White, Cardiff. the contestants being W. Kimbar, Cardiff, and D. L. Owen, Penarth. Considerable interest was centred in the! event, the Cardiff man being the favourite I I b?fore the start. Kimber got the better of the start, but Owen soon got level, and won by a touch. Time, 28 2-5sec. I Cardiff Seconds, 3 goals; Penarth Seconds 2 27>al: Cardiff Boys. 3 goals; Peuarfh Bovs,2gcals

I Polo. I CARDIFF TEAM AT FREMINGTON TOURNAMENT For the purpose of handicap in the polo tournament which commenced on Wednesday at Fremington the Cardiff team was broken up and distributed over three sides. The AYelshmen were unlucky. Beynon, Miles, and Lindsay all being with losing teams. Beynon was at the top of his form. and scored two of the four goals obtained by his side. In another game a startling incident hap- pened. While riding at full gallop with Miles and Lindsay J. de Las Caeas was thrown over his horse's head. For a moment grave fears were entertained, but later he rallied. The accident caused the matoh to be abandoned.

I FOOTBALL Grangetown Club I The annual meeting of the Grange (Cardiff) Club was held at the Plymouth Hotel, Grange, on Wednesday. The hon. secretary (A,f,r. F. W. Price) has arranged an interesting list. of fixtures, wtich includes Treherbert, Blaina, Pontypridd, Cinderford, Tredegar, and Aberavon.—Councillor Sessions was unanimously re-elected president, Mr. J. Pugsley captain, and Mr. D. Butler vice-cap- t,- tin. The hon..oecretary is Mr. F. W. Price, and the hon. treasurer Mr. T. E. Spackman. Cardiff Romilly At the annual meeting of this club the officers elected were: -Presiclent, Mr. James Radley: captain, Mr. J. Caspar; vice-captain, Mr. J. Buhr; arid hon. secretary, Mr. W. J. Hart. —— B

CARDIFF TO PORTHCAWL. The Great Western Railway Company liafe now heeded the ma.ny applications for a 45-minute train from Cardiff to Porthcawl, and on Wednesday next the company will run an experimental fast train.

—— CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE This famous Mediolns will lean se the biod from all impa- rities from whao"er cause arising. A. W. remedy lor Ecœm:l, Bad Le?f, Scro(uh, Blood iroio., Sores of all kinds, Boils, Erup- tions, Ulcers, Glandular Swel- ;;ngs, Ac. Of ati Stores, 4o. Forty years' success. Beware ot ImitstioJM. I PR"OLA. FIAXOFOBTS8.—Heath Soe* OaeM-ttf?t, CU. T\UI- WW sepairem 8lœ& Pwvislo YS A" D&AR.bu t the Direct "I"1 006 « us mdam s. ?a*M? ta am* -U? jTie? <M6

I ? GOLF. — INTERNA riONAL FOURSOME, The first stage of the international four- some was carried through on Wednesday at St. Andrews, and, although the Scottish lead of two holes at the end of the day's play is not a big one, considering the length the match has still to go, it ie yet sufficient to inspire confidence in the men-an element it was considered Braid and Herd, as a com- bination, lacked. Another 36 holes of the mateh will be played at Troon next Wednes- day, and subsequently at 8t. Anne's and Deal. After a dull and stormy morning the fore- noon cleared up beautifully. There was a lowering sky and some lightning, and a raw north-east wind swept over St. Andrews Bay in the early hours, but when the spectators began to gather the sky cleared, and as the quartette came down the club steps, accom- panied by Mr. John Law, the referee, and a large body of officiate, the old cathedral city was bathed in sunshine. The players looked all fit and well, except Herd, who was a little pallid. The crowd, even though the start was the early one of ten, was a great one, and extended from before the club-house a.crose the Swilcan Burn to the first green, round which the spectators stood in tiers on the hillocks. Prior to the first ball being struck Mr. Hull, the chairman of the Royal and Ancient Green Committee, addressed a few words to the spectators, asking for order, and calling for three cheers for old Tom Morris, who bad played in the last great foursome alongside Allan Robertson against the great brothers Mungo and Willie Park. The three latter have been long since gathered to their fathers, but Old Tom, wrapped in his coat, occupied his familiar chair beside the starter's box. The cheers being given, and cheers alio for the combatants, Braid took ttie. honour, driving against Taylor. Both got away beautiful ehote, Braid, if anything, the better line over the Swiloan. Nice mashie shots were pitched, but nothing wonderful occurred in putting. An equal half in 4 opened the proceedings. To the second Herd overdrove Vardon by fifteen yards and Taylor was rather wide with his iron, whereas Braid was dead on the green with a splendid mid-iron shot. Strong in outiing: Vardon gave his partner too much to do, and, down in 4, the itpotsman took the lead. At the third hole Herd was disturbed by some ladies walking and speaking, and after addressing with his mashie he stopped. changed his mind, and took a mid-iron. Herd was too strong, but Braid ran up nicely, whila Taylor, from twenty yards, hit the bole and jumped past. Vardon missed the easy putt, and the hole was halved in 5. The fourth also was halved. At the fifth Herd was short with his brassey, and recovering nothing on the green the iScotsmen lost their lead. A couple of fine halves followed. At the eighth Herd ran down a fine putt for 3, and Braid holed a. difficult one for the same figure. At the ninth each hole cost England 4, so that the Scotsmen turned with the comfortable lead of two. The tenth was evenly divided. At the eleventh, with his iron Taylor took a, lump of turf off the tee, and was short in the rough. Vardon pitched up nicely, but Herd had hard lines, his ball running round the rim and lying dead in 2, the hole being halved in 3. The twelfth was halved in t, but at the thirteenth Vardon holed the first long putt of the match, and won the hole. Lona: i>uttinsr gave Scotland the next two. A half-stymie beat Taylor at the sixteenth. For the hole at the seventeenth Herd landed in the bunker. Braid had a fine shot, but over- ran the g-reen to the road. The hole looked good for England, but both representatives putted weakly, and they only got a half. The last hole was halved, and Scotland finished the round 3 up. The match had been followed with trreat difficulty, about 7,000 spectators being present, and it became little more than a. scramble to follow the play. With the arrival of the afternoon spectators, most of the St. Andrews business premises closing, quite 10,000 spectators followed the play. The Englishmen, in brief, started in quite a remarkable fashion, and outward their golf was absolutely beyond reproach. To put the play in a nutshell, the Englishmen were all 4's to the ninth hole, which was exceptionally fine golf for foursome play. At the second hole Braid missed a shortish putt, and the Englishmen got the hole. At the fifth, Vardon had a magnificent brassie, and later a lovely putt, while the Scotsmen, through Herd slicing, got into the rough. At the short hole Herd drove into the heather, and the Scots- man took 5 against 3, the match being squared here. At the ninth Braid ran down a beauti- ful putt for 3, while Vardon missed a very easy one. Scotland turned 1 up. On the tenth green Herd had a lovely croes-hill putt. for 3, and at the eleventh be had another remark- able putt for 2. The twelfth was halved, but at the thirteenth a magnificent brassie by Herd, a,nd another fine putt by the same player put Scotland 4 up. On the fourteenth Herd lipped the hole with a putt of about eight yards, and the hole went to the English- men by 5 to 6. At the fifteenth Taylor holed out a long putt for 3, and reduced the Scots- men's lead. but at the sixteenth Vardon played through the green, and Braid, getting down in 4. placed Scotland in the safe posi- tion of 3 up and 2. At the seventeenth the I Scotsmen got into the bunker a,nd Ics the hole. The eighteenth was halved; and Scot- land, therefore, finished the round 2 up. The I scores for the rounds were:— Scotland 75 78 Engiand. 78.76 1

WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP I THE PROFESSIONALS' SECOND 1 ANNUAL MEETING. SUCCESS OF FRED COLLINS, OF I LLANDUDNO- The second annual championship meeting of the Welsh Professional Golfing Association and the first meeting of the Welsh section for the qualifying competition for the "News of the World Cup-a trophy open for com- petition to professionals in Great Brirtain- .which are this year held under the auspices of the Welsh Golfing Union, took place on the links of the Carnarvonshire Golf Club at Olnway on Wednesday. There are also a number of money prizes. The climatic con. ditions were not altogether favourable. It w-as very dull overhead, and a strong westerly wind blew. Despite the fact that rain fell in torrents the previous day and night, the course was in fairly good order, the greens being ex-captionally good. The course, however, played rather slow, and was found to be somewhat difficult in places. There were fifteen entries—a go.)d represen- tation of the Welsh professionals. The con- ditions were medal play, over 36 holes. Considerable interest was manifested in both events, which were played off simul- taneously. Sir Richard AVilliams-Bulkeley, the president of the local club and the chair- man of the executive committee of the Welsh Golfing Undoin, himself a keen golfer, Mr. Andrew Fletcher, of Margam Abbey,, and Dr. Tenison Collins, secretary of the Union, were early in attendance, and displayed lively interest iu the proceedings. The first couple to go out were Fred Oollins (Llandudno) and G. Duncan (Timperley). the latter of w'hom sought to qualify for the "News of the World" Cup only. They were accompanied by a good following of specta- tors, and smarted off in the teeth of a strong wind. The first hole Collins did in 3, but, Duncan reduced his opponent's lead at the second by taking the hole in 4 to the Llandudno pro. a 5. The Timperley man's second shot was a very good one, and lio almost took the hole in 3. Going to the third Duncan got into difficulties with his tee shot, which he topped, and it took him 8 to do the hole. Collins made a lovely straight drive agaiust the wind, doing the hole in 3, against bogey's 4. Duncan made a splendid drive and a clinking second shot, which carried him to within a few inches of I the bole. and succeeded in reducing his I opponent's lead at the fourth by 2 strokes. the bogey here is 5. and Duncan's perform- ance (he doing it 1n 3> was greatly admired There was nothing worthy of comment from here to the ninth, where the local man led by 1 stroke. On the home journey Duncan again made a fine drive for the tenth. Nothing of inte- rest followed, and Collins maintaining his lead, ran out winner by 2 strokes, the scores being, Collins 77, Duncan 79. Before the links were extPndd to eighteen holes. Duncan, when professional of the Carnarvonshire Club, did the course in 69. A. Matthews (Bhyl), who defeated Charles Morris (Teubyt. returned the next bet score, although it took him 7 to do the seventeenth, which was his only mistake in the round. The Radyr nrofeesional met Cassidy, of Withington. The former started rather badly, and got into a bunker. At the third Casskiy. who played a beautiful game, covered the first five holes with an average of 4. Going to the seventh, however, he topped his tee shot, and, missing his second, got bunkered. The eighth hole was halved in I 5, as also was the ninth with perfect 4'6. On the return Wakerley took the tenth in 6 to l Cassidy's 5. The former did the eleventh in 3 to Cossidy's 6. Cassidy missing his tee shot. and getting into the gorse. Both halved the fourteenth for 3. and going to the fifteenth, a distance of 210 yards, Wakerley put his tee shot within a yard of the hole, but missed his putt. Eventually Cassidy defeated his opponent by five points. Wakerley took 45 to go out and 40 home, Cassidy being 41 and 39 respectively. Both Hutelveson, the Porthcawl profes- sional. and T. Brace (Brecon) who opposed each other were much off their form, the former beins especially unfortunate with his putting. At one green he took no less than four putts when within three yards of the hole. He a!=o topped several of his drives and took eight to do the te.nth hole. He eventually proved victorious over Brace by 3 p{)int. The second round was played after Iiineb, Collins a.nd Duncan a-gain going out. followed by a, larger gallery tha.n before. Both players were in capital form, and gave a really 'fine display, their driving being exceptionally good. The first nine holes were halved with 37. At the seventh Collins duffed his drive, ing short of the bunker, and despite a short approach, got home for 3. He badly overran the green at the eleventh, but, making no mistake, he putted lovely for 4. He had a fine drive at the sixteenth, but with his second got into a ditc.h. Losing one point as a, penalty he holed for 6. his net score for the round fcdng 76—a remaria-bly good score in face of so strong a wind. Pro- ceeding to the f";g;hth hole, Duncan made a iovelv drive and a capital second, holing for 4, after covering a distance of 430 yards. Going to the tenth, he made a. magnificent drive. and at 440 yards, was on the edge of the green, but it took him three putts to hole. He jrailttd hw drxre into tAis.long.aa, the way to the twelfth, but splendidly recovered with his brassie. His third he fluffed and holed with his fifth. At the eighteenth he carried the green of 287 yards with his drive. With his second he was short by a few inches, and eventually got down for 4, which was a. very disappointing finish to a. really fine game. Hutcheson, who played a much better game in the afternoon, went out in 39. He did the first two holes in 2 and 3 respectively. At the eleventh it cost him 5 to do a three hole, and at the seventeenth he was unfortunate enough to get into a bunker, which cost him 7 to hole. Brace had also improved in his play, taking 44 to go out and 41 to return. Wakerley, who putted badly, was again i I defeated by Cassidy, there being a difference of 3 between them. Scores FIRST ROUND (EIGHTEEN HOLES). F. Collins (I/landudno) 77 G Duaoan (Timperley) 79 A. Matews (Rhyl) 79 n. A. Cassidy (Withington) 80 T. Leaver (Conway) 84 L. G. Ross (Sutton Coldneld). 85 R. Wakerley (Radyr) 85 J. Hutcheson (Porthcawl) 86 W. Vickera (Conway) 88 ¡ T. Brace (Brecon) 89 C. Lloyd (Newport) 90 C. Morris (T,-nby) 98 SECOND ROUND (EIGHTEEN HOLES). F. Collins 76 G. Dunca,n 76 Hutcheson 79 Matthews 81 Ross 83 Wakerley 84 laver 84 Brace 85 Cassidy 87 Vickers 87 Morris  88 Hoyd 90 The following are the detailed scores of the two first men in the two roiidds:- Dunoan (first round)- Out 54834435 5-41 Home ..6 3 5 4 3 3 5 5 4-38-net total 79 Collins (first round)- Out 35465435 4-40 Home ..53433465 4—37—>net total 77 Collins (second round)- Out 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 5. 5-37 Home ..44544266 4-39-net total 76 Duncan (second round)- Out 3 5 4 4 4 5 3 4 5-37 Home ..54543356 4-Z9-net tota-I 76 Totals for 36 holes— Collins 153 Dunoa,n 155 Collins has thus won the championship, and again qualifies for the "News of the World" Cup. THE CHAMPION. I Fred. Collins, the champion, who was born at Bowden (Cheshire) has been professional of the Llandudno Club for the last eleven years. He was in the qualifying round for the" News of the World Oup last year, and reached the second round, when he was only beaten at the seventeenth hole. He has twice represented England against Scotlan-d in international matches, and on each occasion defeated his opponent. ABERDOVEY SUMMER MEETING. I For the first time in the history of this meeting the ladies' competition has preceded that of the gentlemen's, which commences to-morrow (Friday). In the first event (medal competition) there was a larger number of entries than on any previous occasion. Score,: — Gross. H'cap. Net. Miss Foster 84 43 87 Mrs. Armitage 103 16 87 Mrs. C. A. Palmer 106 18 88 Miss Silve-ster Ill 22 89 Mrs. Proctor. 98 7 91 Miss Gilroy. 100 8 92 Mrs. Ash more 101 8 93 Miss AIlcock. 106 12 94 Mrs. D. Davies 115 20 95 Mrs. \Yrig-ht 109 13 96 Miss B. Wright 118 22 96 ine ut was played on, out they again tied. Miss Foster then carried off the first sweep and Mrs. Armitage the club prize, ROYAL ST. DAVID'S SUMMER MEETING. Wednesday was devoted to the third and fourth rounds of the Town Bowl competition. THIRD ROUND. The Hon. Denys Finch Hatton beat D Stephens (Littlestone)-6 and 5. W. Gregory (Beckenham) beat W. N. Griffith (St. Da vid's}-6 and 4. W. West (St. David's and Handsworth) beat H. Jacques, jun". (Boston, U.S.A.)—5 and 1. T. W. Roberto (St. David's and Richmond) beat F. Rees (Wigan)—1 up. M. Mackintosh (Malvern) beat T. B. Adams (South Stiffordshire)-3 and 1. H. B. Bolus (St. David's and Beckenham) beat S. H. Langton (Puttenham)—2 and 1. T. W. Piggott (St. David's and King's Nor- ton) beat C. E. Farner (Mitcham)-5 and 4. The Rev. D. II, Williams (St. David's) beat W. H. Whitelaw (Rugby)-2 and 1. Paul Norbury beat R. P. All away—6 and 4. F. W. Clive (Kenilworth and St. David's) beat A. H. Harries (Walla,sey)-5 and 4. Dr. Field (Oxford) beat Canon Moore (Alu- mouth)—4 and 3. J. N. More (St. David's) beat W. J. Barwel (West Lancashire)—1 up at the twenty-eighth hole. C. A. Palmer (St. David's and Handsworth) beat N. K. Andorson-5 and 4. F. J. Abell (St. David's and Warwick) beat J. A. Best (St. David's and Ilanclsworth)- 3 amid 2. H. E. M. Stutfield beat the Rev. J. H. Kirk- bv (Westward Ho)—4 and 3. Lord Maidstone (St. David's and Oxford) beat R. C. Oppenheimer (St. David's)—4 and 3. FOURTH ROUND. Finch-Hatton beat Gregory—7 and 6. Roberta beat W. Best—2 ajid 1. Bolus beat Mackintosh—1 up. Pigatt beat Williams—2 and 1. Clive beat Norbury—5 and 4. Field beat More—7 and 6. Abell beat Pa-lui-en-3 and 2. I Lord Maidstone beat Stutfild-2and 1.

WYE ARCHERY CLUB. I At the third prize meeting of the Wye Archery Club, the following were the six hi chest scores:- -.0- Hits. Score. Gold. Mrs. Appleford 66 355 9 Mrs. Marshall 59 317 11 MtS. Pateshall Thomas. 63 307 3 Mrs. Armitage 52 280 7 Mrs. Ritchings 53 241 5 Mrs. Elton 1100 53 221 3 The gentlemen's highest scores were:— Hits. Score. Gold. Colonel Pateshall Thomas 42 170 2 Mr. J. Lpe 33 131 2 Rev. A. H. M'Laughlin 17 59 1 A match was also played between four Here- ford archers and four Ross archers, with the following renults:—Hereford, 230, 1,200, 32; I Ross, 196, 858, 7.

BASEBALL. MAYOR OF CARDIFF TO PLAY. The Mayor of Cardiff has consented to otairt I the match next Saturday a.t the Cardiff Arms I Park between the East and West teams. The proceeds will be given to the Wattstown I Relief Fund.

OUR MERCANTILE MARINE I MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON ITS I MANNING AND OFFICERING. In, .L letrter to the secretary of the Scottish ¡ Shipmasters and Olfioers Association at Glasgow, Mr. Chamberlain sa.ys :It is a foolish policy, and inimical to t,he interest of the nation, to encourage the commanding and officering of British nhips by subjects of a. foreign Government. Could the custom be shown to be oommon, or were there any apprehension of its becoming universal, the supremacy of our merchant fleet-its very existence in time of war, should such ari;e— would be jeopardised, if not completely extinguished. The whole subject of the manning and officering of our mercantile ma,rino demands re-consideration, and the reversal of our present policy is urgently called for."

LOCAL WILLS. MR. P. J. WALTERS, UPPER LLANSAMLET. The property is valued at "47 6s. 8d. of Mr. Philip John Walters, of Upper Llan- samlet, who died on February 4. Mr. Howel Pantycelyn Walters, of Lonlae, Llansamlet, commercial traveller, the son, is the sole executor.

RISING IN GERMAN SOUTH-WEST I AFRICA. The following dispatch has been received in Berlin from the commander of the cruiser Bn¡;iard On the 19th and 20th inst. First-lieutenant Paawche successfully repulsed an attack on his camp. He reports ,tha.t a.ll is well, and that he is advancing in a north-westerly direction towards Kowoni. The detachment of the Protec- torate troops will probably arrive at Nyamb- wiki on the 25th inst. The rising has extended to the south of Kilwa, on the Um- bekuru River, on the border of the Lindi district. "-Router.

BARRY YOUTHS CAUGHT NAPPING I AND SENT TO GAOL. At Penarth Police-court on Wednesday five I youths from Barry Dock. named William Courtney, Thomas Mancock, David Morgan, Sidney Roberts, and James Bryant, were charged with attempting to commit a felony at the lock-up shop of Mr. W. Williams, tobucecH] i.4, 85, Thompson-street, Barry Dock.—Prosecutor said that when he examined his premises that morning he found a pane of glass broken and the bolt of the back door forced.-A married woman, named Frances Syvrett, who lives next door, said that during the night she heard a noise, and saw a lot of boys in Mr. Williams's backyard. She threw a candlestick at the in, and struck one of the lads. (Laughter.)—Police-sergeant D. Phillips said he arrested the lads in the back of a house in Travis-street, They were asleep at the time. They all admitted the cnurge. Mancock said: "I was there, for I had a candlestick on my head." (Laughter.) Bryant volunteered the information that he was keeping tally." Courtney (who has been up on nineteen previous occasions), Mancock, and Morgan were sent to prison for a fortnight's hard labour each, and Bryant and Roberts for seven daye.

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LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AT CAMBRIDGE. INTERESTING PAPER BY MR. JOHN BALLINGER. At the meeting of the Library Association at Cambridge on Wednesday Mr. John Ballinger, tho librarian of the Cardiff Public Libraries, read a paper on "Library Politics." The paper urged the importance of the aaso- ciation giving attention to policy, as well as technical details of library administration. The present time offers facilities for develop- ing libraries which may not occur again for a generation, perhaps longer. The operations of the Education Act, with its large powers vested, so far as urban districts are concerned, in the same authority as the powers under the Libraries Acts, presents a unique opportunity for bringing the libraries into line with other educational institutions. The feel- ing for an improvement in libraries, which finds expression in continual criticism, and the rapid growth of libraries, through the munificence of Mr. Carnegie, are reasons for considering whether the beet results are being obtained. The writer thought that there was not enough unity of action, and proposed a scheme for a aeries of conferences at different centres in London and the provinces, with a view to getting members of local governing bodies interested in proposals for the improvement of the libraries. The main lines of development to be aimed at and the internal reforms necessary to better adapt the libraries to the require- ments of the public would be the chief sub- jects for discussion at such conferences—the question, for instance, of differentiation in the loan of books to the casual person who reads for amusement and those who are engaged in reading for the benefit of the public, like college professors and teachers of all grades, clergy and ministers, lecturers. journalists, and others who store their minds with knowledge to be used for the common good. Why. asked the writer, should they be restricted to one book which may be kept fourteen days? Why should a responsible citizen be restricted, when he might use to advantage five or six books for a few hours, a few days, or a few months? Such provision has already been made in a few towns in favour of school teachers, and might well be extended to all the other teaching clasees, the religious teachers, journftlists, and so on. By such means the knowledge stored in the libraries would be communicated to many more people; but this result will never be achieved so long as illiberal methods of lend- ing books are persisted in. It is not every man who can find leisure or can bring him- self to do this work in a reference library. The majority of readers find it easier to work at home or in'the office, and it is the duty of those engaged in library administration to consider these facts and, if possible, to pro- vide greater facilities under less irksome con- ditions. After showing the fallacy of the opinion that public libraries are unnecessary because of the cheapness of literature, the writer went on to point out that the be""t Literature is not really cheap, and that very few people know what is the best, and need guidance. Libraries are also necessary to provide scientific and technical books and costly books of reference otherwise beyond the reach of all except a favoured few. Books of this class are dearer than formerly, and t-he difference in cost can only be met with an increase in the financial resources of the libraries, and until this is given the best side of library work must suffer. The key-note of library politics is the question of the limit on the rate. Other points to be considered at the present time are the èx tension of the Public Libraries Acts to counties to enable county councils to provide liberies as well as technical instruc- tion; the question of the relations, between public libraries and public education, which has already received considerable attention, and other points, such as co-operative cata- loguing, give ample scope for discussion and a.etion on the part of those engaged in administering libraries and education throughout the country. The writer believed th>:1lt fully-developed public libraries can minister to the happiness and prosperity of the whole community. He also st.ated that as things are now the public dB not get all that it ought to get from the libraries, and urged that a programme of progress and reform should be formulated and persis- tently advocated. A discussion on the paper was opened by Councillor T. C. Abbott, of Manchester, who moved the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. H. R. Tedder, and carried- rl'hat this meeting of the Libraryv Associa- tion approves generally of the policy set forth in the paper on 'Library Politics' sub- mitted by Ml": John Ballinger, and, with 9. view to securing the co-operation of those engaged and interested in the work of the public libraries and education, requests the council to arrange between this and the next annual meeting throe quarterly meetings, to be held in such different. towns as shall be considered convenient centres for the pur- pose, ajid that all library and educational committees within the area. shall be incited to send representatives to these quarterly meetings."

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DISTRICT COUNCILS. II I GELLYGAER. J I SUGGESTED RE-ARRANGEMENT OF DIS* J TRICTS. The meeting was presided over by Mr. :■ A. Morgan. Dr. W. W. Jones, the medico omcer of health, in his report ?ta?ed  infections diseases showed an increase. all, except two, being diphtheria. This dis??. j showed some abatement at Pontlottyn. buti j at Fochriw the number of cases was elce5' sive. lIe was thankful that the &eri?'"? I1 scarcity of water at Bargoed had not ? I helped disease. A communication was read from the co?" council stating that the comnoil's letter, ? < ing whether, in the event of the p&ri?.? Gellygaer being constituted an urban distr,,Ll, the county council would a.ppro?e of ?, p?ri?h of Rbigœ being added to the 'V, 'Sytor and Penderyn Rural District, was considerf £ by them. The council have 'rderd ?lle matter to <Mmmittee to consult with | Vaynor and Penderyn Council. I I TREDEGAR. I COAL WORKINGS UNDER A RESERVOI ?1 A discussion took pi'?oe on the water eUPP'J* I which -reported to be low, due to laro quantity being sent to Aberbargoed, and  14 increased quantity taken by the Bed we' district. It was decided to discontinue th^ Aberbargoed huppty in a. week's tle.  Statutory notice was received from the k Vale Company of their intention to work minerals under one of the council's re?,ervOlr?' h 1 Mr. A. S. T?.I)M thought there was no imnod'. 3,te danger of damage to the reservoir-1?. 1 county council's review of the sanitary COLIGI. I tion of the district directed attention to the j overcrowding prevailing. and the need I adopting Part III of the Housing of the Wo'"? ing Cia?seN Act. Nothing was done in t ? jI ma-tter. |

PARENT'S INHUMAN CONDUCT- < At Bradford on Wednesday J Firth and Ad& Smith, who oob??ite4 were each sentenced to two =O,the I hard labour for cruelty to « se'ven-ymr-old son. It was alleged   on August Bank Holiday prisoners  I 1 cycling, leaving the child locked in a- ?' 1 rfx?m. All the food provided -wna four Pieo'4 j of br&ad and some water. Neither of tile j defendants returned until night, but 1 I wijile the boy had been rescued. He ?? ? J covered with bruises and vermin. 1 — 1

SHEEP' WORRYING IN DE? I FOREST. ] At Coleford William Jones, landlord of j Prince of Wales, Iydbrook, and Georgf bis brother, were surtfihohed by erilitiev, 1J Rear, a. collier, of Joyford, for £1 10s., ,,1.\1" of a ewe killed by defendants' -do ;,S. 1 H. Williams. Monmouth, prosecuted, and » '> H. Berthon. Lydney, def--nded. J c)hn I collier, of Edge End, eaid he saw three tern dogs worrying the sheep. After driving it into the brook they killed it. With ai^nstaii he beat off the dogs and lifted the sheep at ■ to the bank. Defendants were ordered t, pli-Y the damage and costs. I

BRYNMAWR FLOWER SHOW. I The seventeenth annual shew of owe: fruit, and vegetables took pta?e on Wedo ?. day at Brynmawr, and was opened by ?' T. S Richards, M.P. There wae a faÜ a-tt?nda-u? and the exhibits were equal to any of t,he previous years. The oBiceTS '???'c?'?'? dent, AJderman WilliMn Roberts;: audit-" Mr. James Morgan, C.O.; secre.ta.ry, ?? Abraham Bowen. The judgin-g waa done Mr. A. Davies, Ahert?iden. The principal pric-winnel"8 were: —p' O'Leary, J. Hardwick, A. Jayne, I. Jao?s, 4: H. Lewis, J. D nvney, Rhydderch, W. g] j' 1 Watkins. E. Cartwrigbt, W. Vaughall,  Thumpeton, W. Joynson, W. A. &award.. Baker, W. Jones, and J. Anthony.

SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW. J At the annual show of the Shropsk11" Horticultural Society, held. ai, Shrewsbury ills Wednesday, some 91,20 was offered tbo prizes, and the leading growers in WØ" country competed. A wet morning and (e quent showers in the afternoon affected t °11 attendance, but the receipts were 1300 j excess of last year's, when the weather ?I t also unfavourable. The principal prizes for "1 grouped plants were taken by Messrs. Cypbeø and Sons, Cheltenham* and the Lea Nurserymen (Limited). Generally, display was laJrger than ever, and the of the exhibits was considered to be an 1 provement on any previous show. T I

I BARRY COUNCIL AND LORD WI?'  SOP'S OFFER. I A special meeting of the Barry G)TmcLl  J held on Wednesday afternoon, when 1  Windeor's offer to lease interest iu rS t' foreshore for 99 ye:l at a. nominal reo$*I, "« was discussed. It was decided to make  tain furbher recommendations before N0?"? < accepting the offer.

BROADWOOD, BLUTHNBK, and srTTTT«TVHA. PiMOfortM.—Aeeata, Heath Sane, Queen-.t., Z;?d? I __J Printed by the Proprietors K?tem jtm M°*<?'*?tt puNished by them at thetr oacM, St. M*ry''?'* Cardiff; CMUe B?tl?-etMet, Bvuw; Vtotori'-?'?.t. Merthyr Tydfil; at the shop of Mr. W..Wy MMthyr Tydfil; at tKe shop of Mr. Wesley Bridgend—&11 in the county of Glamorgan; } omeM, 22, Hi?h-Btte?t. Newport; at tb* abeP  1. P. Caffroy. Monmoutb-both in the am,ty of ? jj mouth; at the *hop at Mr, DiLtd Joha, H'MCy?? )j the county of CMm<tthen; and at tberr om-- jI ButwMk, Brecon, in tbe eounty ot Bmeksoo)o- ] THURSDAY, AUGUST ?4, 190S? j