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PUBUC AMUSEMENTS CARDIFF. N KW rpHEATBB Sole Proprieotr. JROBERT REDFORD. PARK PLACE, CARDIFF. TO-NIGHT, at Seven. BODJmT REDFORD'S AND MILTON BODO PANTOMIME— RED Riding jjood. Powerful oast, inclndlng:- Mias ANNIE PURCELL. Miss NORA GUY, Miss AGNES TANDY. Mr. AINSLEY BURTON. Mr. JAY LAUBIEB, Mr. HARRY BICKLEY, Messrs. KEATH & MERSON, C™vLT LTE_ VS-STELLA TROUPE of 8 Lady Dancers, and TED & MAY HOPKINS. BEAUTIFUL SCENES. MAGNIFICENT DRESSES, IN THE BUTTERFLIES' BALL and THE KING S PAGEANT. Prices to Reserved Soo.ts:-Private Boxes, £ 2 25., JE1 lis. 6d., il Is. ■ Dress Circle, 4s.: Ordhestra StaUs-Front Rows 4s., Other Rows fa. Unreserved Se.ats -Balcony 2a.; Pit 6tails, 2s.; Pit, is.; Gallery, 6d. SPECIAL MATINEES EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 2, Children under Twelve Half-price (except Pit and Gallery) to these Performances. Pox Omco from these Performanoes. a8175 from 10 to 5. Nax. Tel. a76. aSI75 ATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. -? Lezae? and Manager.. JROBERT REDFORD. EVERY EVENING, at 7.30. Mrs. FRANK BATE MAN'S Company, in the Popular Play, NO WEDDING BELLS FOR HER. aS176 Tia not in mortals to command snooess, but well do more—deserve it.Addison, THE CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSW.!LD STOLiL. TO-NIGHT! SIDNEY BACON In It New and Original Feu de Joie Comedy. THE JJUCHESS OF rjlOOTINQl PERFORMED BY A SPLENDID COMPANY. KITTY MARION, Comedienne. JEANNIE MACKAY, A Delightful Soprano Vocalist, FROBEL AND RUGE, Aerial Comedians. THE ANIMATED MATTRESS, A Screamingly Funny Picture on the AMERICAN BICRCOFE. FRANK C. YOUNG AND KATHLEEN DE VOIE In their Novel Terpsichorean Speciality. entitled DANCING BY BOOK." THE THREE RAMONIERS In a Clever Balancing Act. JAMES BRADY, Ecoentrio Comedian. "Women. Women, Women. When Will You Get Your Rights?" TOM COSTELLO, In His Latest Up-to-Date Song. "The Lady Suffragettes." PERCY HONRI, The Joking Windjammer. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly, at 7 and 9. Box Office Open Daily. L18862 "To amuse and entertain is good, To do both and instruct is better." STOLL'S PANOPTICON. PHILHARMONIC-HALL, ST. MARY. STREET, CARDIFF. THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE COMPY. Present TWICE DAILY, at 2.30 and 7.15, ANOTHER SPLENDID PROGRAMME. Including the REALM: OF SANTA CLAUS, I SHOWN IN 40 BEAUTIFUL SCENES. A HUGE PRODUCTION. f "TATTERS," :A. Delightful Picture Song by Miss EDNA LEWIS, who will also Sing COME BACK TO ERIN." "THE WOMEN OF MUMBLES HEAD," IAn Illustrated Recitation by Mr. BERT .WILLIAMS, the Popular Elocutionist of North Wales. Special Engagement of MR. FRED HAINES, Premier Ventriloquist of South Wales, Introducing SAMMY," in Mirthful Momenta. MR. HARRY LEWIS, Baritone Vocalist, will sing "THE AULD PLAID SHAWL" and MY DADDY'S AS GOOD AS YOURS." 6EOOND AND LAST WEEK OF THE GORGEOUS SPECTACULAR PANTOMIME ALADDIN AND HIS WONDERFUL LAMP. MUSICAL ITEMS BY MISS HETTY HOCKING Prices of Admission:-Grand Circle, 6d. (bookable in advance, 9d.); Orchestra Stalls, 4d. (bookable in advance, 6d.); Pit Stalls, 3d.; Gallery, 2d. Doors open Two o'clock and 6.30. NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, A CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL TO-NIGHT! JOHN LEOPOLD'S Company", iAn The House Boat." Sybil St. Elmo. Grandchild's Devotion" and "When the Stormy Win,da do Blow." on the American Bioscope. Speedwell, Lightning Painter. Th Matweef-Hngoeton Troupe of Russian Singers and Dancers. Fred Elton. The Saphos. Frank Ellis ton and Company, in the Scream- ing Absurdity, Aunt Maitilda." Two Per. formances Nightly, at 7 aod 9. L18863 LYCEUM, NEWPORT Leasee and Manager SIDNEY COOPER. NIGHTLY, lit 7.30. JtATTNEE WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. At Two o'clock. Children Half-prioe. THE SUCCESSFUL PANTOMIME, DIOK WHITTINGTON. Pronounced by Press and Publio the BEST EVER SEEN IN NEWPORT. MAGNIFICENT SCENEEY. PRETTY DRESSES. ill. Fine Series of Animated Pictures for Early Door Patrons, in addition to the Pantomime. USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION. CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE HALF-PRICE MATINEES ONLY. Box Office Open from 10 till 3 o'clock. Nat. %W.. 158. 4895 Sold Everywhere, at 1I1, 2/9, 4/6, A «/ QttMgfe V/ LUNG tTONIC, v eI 41  "Z COUGHS, COLDS, 24WNCHITIS, AST 2dA. .—————_ L868 THE BEST REMEDY FOR CHILDREN'S COUGHS&COLDS is HICKS' BRONCHIAL MIXTURE. It eoniNii118 no morphia or any other poison, and can. be given with safety to the youngest child. Is efficacious and agTeeable. AWo Rub the Baek and Chest with HICKS' Electric EMBROCATION 9d. and Is. 6d. per bottle. W. T. HICKS AND CO., STORE CHEMISTS. 28, DUKE-ST., and 219, CITY-ROAD, CARDIFF. And at BARRY DOCK. e2953 T#E NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPIpN^^1^ Medm Contmenul Hospita -s yRicorci Rost? ToberL ?pMU&ndothers?urp?Mesevtfyt?Q?uthettoempio? ?for impuntyoi b)o?. ?ot, btotch?, pajn ?nd ?lh? ?j<Knts, ktdney, bladder and nrmarydtM-asM. !;trictum discharges, piles, ?r?vet, painsin back, ?ut. rheumatism! ?h?mtton. s](?eple?ness, &c. Tbf?e fonM? N. 1, 2 & S g?nce 2/9) -t<'c?dm? to disea?, fr ?h.ch intended. Full particulars in England sendstampedaddreDY" bpe to Mr.R.J ohnsou,. HoMord SqMfe. Londonw.r OFFICES TO LET rpWO FRONT ROOMS in WESTERN I MAIL-BUILDINGS. ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF, to be LET. Steam-heated and Ek«trk> Lith-ted.-Apply to Xr. E. H. Grafter, TFttrtern Mail, Oardifl. 0=4 STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. *?OOTT.tr STATB U.rs. r. Lucas, in an nnervitw with a press rp f: t ,1. t 1 Y l. i: t • 1 t. not only 1"1 d. d y • not any \)t the ijfid had tov w:> ko <,f private fortuw, ¡llÙ ¡if L.ld nt.-r a pi'iuiy ki'; iij.V. B\YAX*F.A *Ke*JO.S. <• .Tge II.'n vy and 1 is am Pricp ,37/. vagon-bniJdcr. were zo- Ity" i:n:},l «• .-or ? ir 7: !>v.s bear- .£24 :Ds.. aud .J ")1 U ,Ya :5h.. fouler, who was charged with rt'< eivir-i;, r-a." di~<-hnryi-d. This conclnd-ed the iutii- OI.AVOJIUAN.saiEE CTTP COJ'fPETITIOX, Played at Lower Ponarth to-day: Mrs, 6 hadep ;C6 net; Mi*s. Pertinee, 129 gross, 19 hdep; 110 not, NO STRTKE; TX ORTlr WALES. N*O>t;NTONIKT>S T\' THOT'^ANDS. The ibrca-teus'd "striko in the Nortli TTal.'S not take place, .yearly 5,000 Iiaye j-iiiK'tJ_ thh itnior, and. in maj aity of the tiotie# !-ive «itbdriMr». Nc fnrthff i- c-ifectf' "to a.ri. • frTIANTED PAIL. The Thwd'e# shutiff to-day granted an applirati.»n f.»r bail an the ca^e of DriTev Conrlay, cliarged in connect.vith tho ditaator. The sum ivas fixed at 5E300, 1 -? -1 ""W??77 ? I  ■ [:a J I »• XS T O P y X s:p A 0OUBHI A dose of TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM of HONEY will do it instantly. TUDOR WILLLKM& BALSAM OF HONEY is known throughont Britain as the only safe and reliable remedy for COUGHS, OOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, and OITTT REN'fi COUGH AFTER MEASLES. The ia&redienta are Nature's best, gathered on the wild hills of Wales in their proper season. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE. rpUDOR "y^IKLIAMS' PA-TENT BALSAM OF JJONEY, SO MANY IMITATIONS AND FRAUDS. Sold by all Chemists and Stores at Is., 2s. 6d., and 4s. 6d. per bottle. Great Saving in purchasing the large bottle. For Vocalists and Public Speakers it has no equal; it makes the voice as clear as a bell. Sample bottle sent (post paid) for Is. td., 2s. 9d., and 5s. from the inventor, D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, R.S.D.L. MANUFACTURER- TUDOR WILLIAMS, M.R.P.S., A.B.Apth., LONDON; Analytical and Consulting Chemist and Druggist by Examination. MEDICAL HALL, ABERDARE. e2756 ?!??y "LU??/jj) ?? WEDDING ?INGS F ? Brightest, most mMsive, X /?sB? I ? # most comfortable aod a ?fMB?f I ? f lon g est wearin g Rings £ B N t to be had. PrtCM by Ln?! ?E 'WEBPI ??HBr?* ?? GIFT WITH  \LV? H. SAMUEL, ??.'? 7, ST. MARY-ST, CARDIFF. PUBLIC NOTICES ST. BEDE'S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN FOR GIRLS AND JUNIOR BOYS. CALDICOT, CHEPSTOW. (Protestant.) Principal, Mrs. M. HOWARD. Senior. Thorough Tuition and PrepoJ-atdon for AH Examinations by Trained Efficient Staff. 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SOLDIER INVENTS A WAR KITE
SOLDIER INVENTS A WAR KITE The War Office authorities are considering a very interesting and probably vaiuahle invention the origin of which is due to a. private soldier of the Royal Engineers. Sapper Voieey has invented a kite which is capable of being navigated against the wind. The possibility of seriously injuring an enemy by means of explosives dropped from such a contrivance makee the invention of great importance. Every facility is to be afforded to the inventor to make further research.
POACHER WOUNDS A GAMEKEEPERI
POACHER WOUNDS A GAMEKEEPER Three gamekeepers came into collision with some poachers on Mr. R. Barclay's estate at ILigiiam, naar Newmarket, yesterday. One of too poaoheirs struck a keeper a viodent blow ooi the bead wdth his gam, brea-king tihe stock, then joiaod his fellows in fligfet. The injured keeper was in a eerioaa condi- !f4oD Ja.at.
OUR ISLAND HOME.
OUR ISLAND HOME. hould We Change It Pi I COMPULSORY WELSH. I I BY LLOYD MEYRICK The Channel Tunnel Bill is again before Parliament, and there is no subject in which every patriot should take a greater interest. The whole question bristles with difficulties, and military, naval, and engineering experts are hopelessly at variance. There is no doubt that the thing can be done as safely and easily for the ordinary pur- poses of traffic as the Severn Tunnel, but there are large international interests involved. Two of the strongest argu- ments formerly advanced in favour of a tunnel were that it was necessary for the expansion of our foreign trade and that it would improve our relations with France. The absence of a tunnel has not prevented the increase of the total annual value of our imports and exports by something like L400,000,000 since the year 1883, and this increase proves, since all the trade is seaborne, that it is not the obstacle of the sea which hinders the development of our foreign trade. The value of our imports from France was £ 36,599,450 in 1886, and rose to R53,072,900 in 1905, despite the absence of railway communication. The sea has made many bad friends. It isolates and makes cold. The little streak of water between Great Britain and Ireland is responsible for much bitterness and misunderstanding. The great peace- maker is the railway train that with every journey clears away a cloud of prejudice and misconception. There is this advantage about holiday- making abroad—it helps one to realise the life and virtues of foreign peoples. This can be no more learnt from geo- graphy than a picture of heaven can be formed from the Bible. It is difficult to understand whence arises the bitter race hatred that has existed, and does largely exist. Difference of language and lack of intercourse make of peoples inhabi- tants of different worlds. Until recent years the German and the Frenchman were as unknown to us as a child of Mars. There seems now every prospect of a closer relationship with France. Some experts say that the bogey of inva- sion by a hostile army need not be much regarded, as in five minutes a Channel tunnel could be flooded with water, and the miserable soldiers would have a poor chance of swimming back to shore. Sir John Adye has said A narrow boring twenty miles long under the sea, and terminating in a small hole in England, did not appear to be very diffi- cult of defence or destruction, and if ever any enemy were ao fcoli& as to attempt an invasion in that way, and even ?uc- ceeded in sending throug a few thousand men. he Should be quite willing to take down some of the Kentish Volunteers and frighten them away. This, of course, is the language of opti- mism, and is not shared by many eminent experts. A military correspondent in the "Times" of yesterday takes a very different view. He says our modern military regeneration has scarcely begun, and, apart from the small numbers of our Regulars at home, we have next to nothing fit to put in line of battle at short notice. The seizure of Dover and the tunnel mouth by surprise, seize, or cession would enable an enemy hold- ing Calais to swamp us with his masses of trained men, and would give him a line of communication against which our Navy could do nothing. The Channel Tunnel alters our position and modifies the conditions under which our defence would have to be undertaken. The writer further points out that, given favourable circumstances, an oversea invasion of these islands may be attempted, and may succeed. If in the year 1883 Admiral Sir John Hay and the Senior Naval Lord of the Admiralty were both of opinion that the Navy could not prevent an enemy from land- ing in this country, that 60,000 men could be thrown ashore, and .that the only hindering objection was the fact that the enemy would not accept severance of his sea communications which might follow, how do we stand now that we know that Moltke, in agreement with Napoleon, was prepared to accept the consequences of such severance in 1864 ? It is certain that if invading forces in occupation of the French end of the tunnel can be landed in England, can defeat our meagre and ill-organised forces, and dictate peace, the cession of Dover and the tunnel, if not already captured by surprise, would be one of the conditions of peace, and that in such event England would be not only conquered, but per- manently enslaved. With our existing land forces, the greater part of which are unorganised, non-mobile, and half-trained, we have not the smallest hope of resisting a foreign army in England united with its territory by a line of communications indestructible by our Navy. Against all this it must be said that the late Sir Andrew Clarke (Inspector of Fortifica- tions) always maintained that, tunnel or no tunnel, a French commander, charged with the duty of hurling troops against these shores, would, if he aated wisely, seek to ship them across in steam transports. With the exception of Lord Wolseley, almost every military expert who gave evidence before Lord Lansdowne's Committee repelled the notion of any successful enterprise of invasion by tunnel, and Lord Wolseley himself admitted that 50 men could defend the entrance against an army of 100,000. Mr. Gladstone was very keen on the undertaking, and said: "Don't talk to me about the question of traffic, or the question of pounds, shil- lings, and pence only show me that it can be done." The late Queen Victoria stated that the engineer that could per- form the feat would deserve the grati- tude of all the ladies of England. Per- sonally, I am jealous of our island home, and love the security of a wave-washed coast. All things considered, if I had anything to do with the matter, I should hold up my hand against the project. All my conservative instincts revolt at the idea! The voice of the people has been heard, and we &U hasten to obey. It is rather a comical method of deciding questions of education, but .tho- I 'Weistern. Mail I has rendered a very great public service by providing a harmless lightning con- I ductor for much high feeling. I cannot say that I am surprised or even grieved at the result of the poll, as compulsory Welsh could not be workable against the strong wishes of a majority. We should have a new form of the passive resister, and children would be only too ready not to learn anything if incited by their parents. No doubt some solution will be found on the lines of efficient Welsh being taught to those children whose parents wish it to be done. I have already expressed in this column my views on Welsh literature, but a bilingual child starts life with an immense advan- tage over the monoglot. I agree that Welsh may not be the best conceivable second language, but it is the tongue of the country, and facilities for its teaching are at hand. The whole controversy, however, shows the happy knack of our race in solving knotty questions. If there be opposition a league committee or association springs into being to see justice done, and Mr. Councillor Veall and his merry men are entitled to all the praise due to doughty fighters. It is to be hoped that the British League and the Cymmrodorion Society will join hands in discovering some sound method which will be faix alike to minority and majority. No one who has the interests of Cardiff at heart desires to stir up any racial ill-feeling, and men should meet each other as men, and not as Welshmen, Englishmen, or any other nationality. Considering the conclusion of Wednes- day's proceedings, the whole matter may be called a storm in a tea cup!
.Beat Two Motor-cars - I
Beat Two Motor-cars I WELSHMAN'S GREAT FEAT OF I STRENGTH An exhibition feat of strength was per- formed yesterday, at the Bristol Rovers' foot- ball ground, where Bert Wickham pitted himself against two motor-cars. Wickham was some few weeks ago beaten at Swansea by Baltzer (champion of Russia) for the 12 stone WTestling championship of the world. Baltzer had previously beaten a wrestler brought over to this country by Antonio Pierre (the Terrible Greek) to meet Hackeusehmidt. Wickham is also an ex-champion cyclist, a champion roll puncher, holds, we are informed, the record previously held by Sandow and Vansittart of tearing three packs of oards placed together; carries a piano, with a man playing it, on his shoulder; carries five men on his back; and engages in a tug-of-war against twelve men —six on each side. He is engaged in touring the halls, and is at present styled the champion wrestler of WaJes. He originally polled against two cart horses, but the idea came to him that it would be a novelty as well as A Greater Performance I to pit himself against two motor-cars. The cars were of eight-horse power, and standing between them, holding by two straps, Wickham gave the word, and they were started in opposite directions. But the only effect was a reddening of Wickham's face, for the cars hardly moved an inch, although the drivers state that both were set at full speed. Then Wickham pulled back one motor, or, at any rate, was only pulled an inch or two by it, for, getting his heel well into the ground, he hung on at an angle parallel with it, quivering in every muscle, but not moving further than stated. Lastly, there was a test with the two cars standing side by side, and pulling in the same direction. Wickham held the two straps, one in each hand, and again was not pulled more than a few inches, whilst, as showing the strain upon the car, a chain attached to the tyre of one in order to pre- vent slipping broke. Wickhain is a powerfully-built athlete, and performed the feats in ordinary attire, save for a grey sweater. He has pulled against a motor-car of 30-hoTse power.
BARRY NURSE'S PET PORKERI
BARRY NURSE'S PET PORKERI Inspector Came, & Piggy LeftforCountry I Dr. P. J. O'Donnell presided at a meeting of the Barry Public Health Committee ou Thuxsday.-The Town Sanitary Inspector (Mr. S. B. Sommerfield) reported that he had dis- covered a pig in the yard of the Voluntary Hospital, and the following letter was read from the lady superintendent (Miss Amy Evans) One of my nurses had a. wee pig given her, and wanted to keep it as a pet. It was regularly bathed, and not kept in a, sty, but was quite tame. I told her she could keep it until an objection was raised, a.nd she has now arranged for someone else to look after it. There was no nuisance, as it was well bathed (or behaved) every day. No bne knew what had become of the pig, but the sanitary inspector declared it had Bone into the country.
:THE LESSER OF TWO EVILSI
THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS A short time ago, when Frederick Griffiths, a youthful carman, living at Heston, was summoned at Brentford by Alice Mason, of Islewortb, with respect to tne parentage of a child, Mr. Montagu Sharpe (the chairman) suggested that the parties should be married, saying that the bench would pay the fees and give them a wedding present. On Griffiths consenting, the case was adjourned. The parties re-appeared before the court yesterday, when Griffiths stated that he had changed his mind. He point-blank refused to marry the girl. In her evidence the complainant said she had walked out with the defendant for some time, and she fully expected that he would marry her. On April 1 she reminded him of his promise, and he replied that he had made an "April fool" of her. Sarah Watson, a married sister of the com- plainant, stated that the defendant came to show her his wedding suit, consisting of a new ooat and vest, light trousers, patent- leather boots, lavender gloves, and a silk tie. The Bench adjudged the defendant to be the father of the child, and ordered him to pay 2s. 6d. a week towards its mainte. nance.
FOUND AT LAST
FOUND AT LAST In the course of an abject apology, pub- lished in a Grahamstown (Cape Colony) journal, Johannes L. Kritzinger, jun., states that he was too much of a coward to sign his name to a letter he addressed to his rival for the affections of a young lady, and admits that his statements concerning the object of mutual adoration are absolutely untrue. "I wrote what I did," he adds, only out of sheer jealousy, as she refused to become my sweetheart, and I do confess to be the greatest of all liars." •
IMUCH-MARRIED FAMILY. I -i
MUCH-MARRIED FAMILY. A marriage characterised by some extraor- dinary features is reported from the remote villaga of Liotterlougher. The bridegroom Willia,m Dixon, aged 45, led to the altar his fourth wife, Margaret Rosborough, a widow, who has had no fewer than sixteen children, eleven of whom are still alive. Dixon's grand- mother was also four times married, the fourth marriage having been contracted at I the age of 84. His son, aged 22, has been twice married.
EXCITING FIRE SCENE I
EXCITING FIRE SCENE I During a fire last night on the premises of a cabinetmaker in Kingsland-road, London, two people apojeared at a top floor window, and shouted to the crowd below for help. The esca/pe was placed in position at the very moment the terrified people appeared to be about to leap to the street. Amidst loud cheers they were brought safely to the ground. Much damage was earned before the fire was extinguished. I
j __TO CELEBRATE SON'S MAJORITY_-I
TO CELEBRATE SON'S MAJORITY I Mr. Jeremiah Column, the head of the famous mustard firm, has made a g'ft of imoney to all the employee on his Gatton Park estate, near Redihill, to commemorate the coming of age of his only son. The gift ranges from P,100 in the case of the head coachman to a few shillings.
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"HEAT OF PASSION" -1
"HEAT OF PASSION" Swansea Coalowner and Solicitor. APOLOGY TO MR. AERON THOMAS Further Piquant Evidence I Mr. Trevor Glasbrook Richards, colliery pro- prietor and tin-plate manufacturer, Swansea, came up for his adjourned public examina- tion to-day. It will be remembered that be previously made some curious statements regarding his transactions with well-known Swansea men. Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Messrs. Aeron Thomas and Slater) appeared for the petition- ing creditor, -<Lr. Edward Daniel, J.P., the debtor's brother-in-law; and Mr. W. Luther Thomas (instructed by Mr. John Jenkins) appeared for the debtor. Mr. Luther Thomas said he now atppeared for the first time for the debtor, and he wished to say that the debtor re- gretted very much that he should, at the last examination, in the heat of passion and towards the close of a long cross-examination, have introduced the name of a gentleman holding a high position in the legatl profession. (Mr. Aeron Thomas). It was quite unnecessary, and the debtor desired him, on his behalf, to. express his very great regret to Mr. Aeron Thomas that, in the heat of the moment, pressed as he was, he haa introduced Mr. Thomas's name, possibly with the object of retaliating upon him, and he wished to make this public expression of his regret. The debtor, asked by the Official Receiver, said he adopted the words of his counsel. He was then, questioned as to when he was first in monetary difficulties, and said he did not quite adopt the statement he made last time, that he was not in difficulties when he left Foxhole, three or four years ago. Questioned by Mr. Bowen as to when he became insolvent, he said he never knew he was insolvent. He could mention hundreds of people who were in monetary difficulties. The Official Receiver requested the debtor to be impersonal in his evidence. Mr. Bowen soon afterwards asked that the debtor should be required to answer the ques- tions definitely, as the expense of the short- hand note was getting enormous in conse- quence of his not dodng go. Debtor was then questioned whether as far back as 1894 he had judgments against him by the Birchgrove Steel Com- pany for E400 and £ 257, and by the Glamorgan Bank for £ 2,240 and 17,432, and he admitted it, but stated that they were not personal, but partnership, liabilities. He admitted having three bank- ruptcy petitions brought against him in 1894 by Mr. Barnett (Cardiff) and Mr. Ley- shon (Swansea) and another, and that from 1901 to 1905 he had several county-court judg- ments against him every year. In reply to one question debtor burst out with, "If You Drive Me to Mention Names." but he was stopped. Mr. Thomas objected to the cross-examina- tion as not relevant, but the Registrar said it was directed as to whether the debtor's answer confirmed that they were correct or not. Mr. Thomas then entered upon the exami- nation of the debtor, intended to'explain his position. The Official Receiver objected to the burdening of the notes, and asked who was to pay for them. Mr. Thomas said this interference by a jpublic official on such a ground was un warranted. His (Mr. Thomas's) object was to show that the dehtr.Vs property had not been properly dealt WiLl. There had been a wasteful realisation, which was in favour of the petitioning creditor (Mr. Daniel), who purchased the first mortgage of Ravenhill House from the bank under its proper value. The Registrar insisted on no questions being put except as to the debtor's conduct in the bankruptcy, and said Mr. Thomas should have been instructed sooner. He advised him to have an adjournment, in order that he might look at the notes. Mr. Thomas: If you rule these inquiries with reference to the death of the petition- ing creditor, whom it was made by, and what he is now doing for the securities out of order, I cannot go on. Mr. Ivor Bowen applied for an adjourn- ment of the examination sine die. The Official Receiver said he strongly sup- ported. The examination had been most unsatisfactory throughout. He said he inherited property from his father, but it had been shown that there was no will and no such property to fall back upon. That was only one point. Mr. Thomas asked that the examination be adjourned for a month, but subsequently, after examining the notes, he applied that it be closed. This was opposed. The Registrar adjourned the examination for three months.
ALL OVER THE RENT I
ALL OVER THE RENT I Cardiff Woman's Leg Broken It was all over the rent of some apart- ments tihat trouble happened between two women who figured in Cardiff Police-court to-day, where one of them was sentenced to six weeks for breaking the leg of the other. Mrs. Mary Ann Squires, 47, a stout, have- looking dame, was charged with assaulting Mary Ann Perry by breaking her rigiht leg on November 2. Mrs. Perry limped into court on crutches, and was given a seat at the tafole. She said she was the wife of Charles Perry, and lived at 7, Adelaide- street. On the afternoon in question she went to pay her rent at 14, Evelyn-street. In an altercation prisoner hit a ma-n who was with witness, and the laitter, .also fear- ing violence, escaped, but only so far as the passage, when prisoner caught hold of her and pushed her down and broke her leg. Mary Ann Squires Showed little sympMhy. for when the other Mary Ann screamed she (Squires) said it served her well right," a.nd she waa only sorry the punishment was not heavier. The Stipendiary reduced the charge to one of common assault. Prisoner pleaded guilty. and now said, with tears, that she was sorry, she also pleaded that she had done eight days in gaol, and had paid 3s. 6d., the medical fee for first aid. She had been up before on 21 occasions, and was now sent down for six weeks, with hard labour.
LLANDENNY PATERNITY CASE
LLANDENNY PATERNITY CASE At Newport to-day James Ellis, a. horse- dealer's servant, of Llanclonny, was sum- moned to sho-v cause. Ac., in reepeot of the child of Florence Waite, of 32, Ebenezer- terrace. Mr Lyndon Cooper appeared for the applicant; Mr. Herbert Williams, of Mon- mouth, for the defendant, who did not appear. The paternity was not denied, the only question for the bench to determine being the amount of the order. Defendant offered 2s. 6d. per week; Mr. Cooper asked for 3s. 6d. per week. Defen- dant was in the employ of Mr. Lewis, a horse-dealer and breeder, of Ilandalien. The question arose whether he was simply a groom earning 10s. per week and living in, or a confidential man entrusted with the sale and management of horses. He had been in the habit of taking horses to the mews of the King William IV. at Newport, wihere the complainant was employed. The Bench made an order for 3s. per week and costs.
THREE CHILDREN SUFFOCATED
THREE CHILDREN SUFFOCATED An inquest was opened at Loughborough, in Leicestershire, last evening on the bodies of three children, all under five years of age, who were found suffom, tod in bed. The chil- dren belong to Kate Morley, a single woman, who had lived with a man named Kirby up to three weeks ago, when he died. Morl?y went to bed with the three children on Wednesday night, and at noou yesterday she made her first appearance. She called on her mother, who lived on the opposite side of the street. The mother asked where the children were, and Kate Morley replied At home in bed." The mother, having her suspicions aroused, at once went to the house, and found all three children lying on the bed dead. The inquest was adjourned for further investigations.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS-I
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS I "Dunce" (Neath) should have sent his name and address. The answer to his question is in the negative.
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The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, who presides at the Cory-hall to-morrow, will be supported by the total abstaining Mayors of Neatih and Cowbridge. The Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir will be assisted by Madam Anita Morgan and Mr. W. E. Carston.
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'Boks in "Gay Paree,"
'Boks in "Gay Paree," MANY AMUSING INCIDENTS Lively Description of Scene on the Ground. By 54 points to six the South Africans beat a picked team of tlhe Stade Francais and the Racing Club de France at the Pare des Princes yesterday before a crowd of 4,000 people. I am not at all sure that the footbaU itself was the most interesting part of the match (says the "Daily Express" Paris correspondent) for, although, the Fronclhmen did their best, and certainly played well, the entire day was rather a lesson than a matoh, and it reminded me of the lessons in football which the sixth form used to give the lower school. When the South Africans strolled on the ground in their green jerseys—running the gauntlet of the photographers—the numbers on their backs puzzled a great many people. One old gentleman was particularly indig- nant at the unfairness to France when he caught sight of one man bearing the number 28." if they are going to play 28 men against a dozen Frenchmen," he said. of course they will win." Costumes of the Crowd I It was amusing to watch the crowd before the match began. They were dressed in costumes which reminded one of Ascot or of the Grand Prix rather than a football match, and in spite of the wintry weather a number of "sportsmen of the most sympathetic" were tricked out in light grey frock coats, grey top hats, and grey gloves, and wore their racing glasses slung across them. The visitors won immediate popularity by their size and sturdiness, and the on- lookers of all nationalities took an evident delight in their play. But when the French- men came on the ground in their smart tri- colour uniform of-white velvet, blue knickers, and red stockings, the crowd roared them a tremendous greeting, although, as a French- man near me remarked, the Springboker- anders" looked as if they could eat the home team and never have indigesiton. The ground was greasy in parts, but by no means bad, and the ball was always fairly light. The South Africans were some little time before they got into their stride, and for nearly three minutes the spectators wondered whether the match had really begun, while an ingenious young man ex- plained to the lady with him that this was the trial ball." Why They Won I But when the South Africans attacked they fairly amazed not only the crowd, but their opponents by their speed, their audacity, and, above all, the cunning of their attacks. "Aha!" said an elderly gentleman in a flat- brimmed hat, "one can see now why they won the Boer war, those others.' And carried away by his feelings, he shouted, "Vive les Boers!" with all his might, and raised a roar of laughter all airound him. The first try came from a scrimmage at half-way, a smart heel-out, a few passes, and a wonderful run by Mare, who ran through the French team as a string goes through a pat of butter. He dodged and darted through them as a lizard escapes into a ora-ck on a sunny wall, and astonished them so much, that the French team joined in the applause of the crowd when he scored a try. Once or twice during the game the Frenchmen forgot that they were playing, and stopp-ed to applaud, and the passing was always received by the crowd with wild yells of Bravo! and Bis! The South Africans found the Frenchmen, they said, quick, but not yet as clever at the game as they will become. The general opinion was that they need more experience against good teams. Admiration in Syllables I As for the French team's opinion of the Africans, that was usually expressed, when I asked the question, by an uplifting of hands and eyes, and the word Extraor- dinaire!" uttered in six wide-mouthed syl- lables. The visitors' rapidity in passing brought about one funny incident on the ground. Three of the French side made a rush for two of the Myrtles who had the ball a few moments before. When they found no ball they thought the Africanders had swallowed it, and when they saw it at the other side of the field they thought it must have got there by a conjuring trick. At all the cafes at night Parisians were calling for their drinks in this way-" Gar- con, un Sp-ingbok."
CARDIFF A THIRSTY CITY I
CARDIFF A THIRSTY CITY I The growth of the Cardiff Waterworks system was illustrated by figures which were contained in the report of the engineer (Mr. C. H. Priestley) to his committee this morn- ing. The deputy-mayor (Alderman David Jones) was in the chair. I It stated that in 1906 603 now services had been connected, in comparison with 542 during 1905. The average consumption per day during 1906 was 5,646,383 gallons, or 26.26 gallons per head on the estimated popula- tion of 215,000. The maximum supply was on July 5, when it reached seven million gallons, and the minimum on Christmas Day, three million and a half gallons. At Cogan 121,400,000 gallons were pumped during the year, compared with 117,393,000 gallons during 1905. The following rainfall statistics were given:—Lisvane (1906) 39.91, mean 39.28; Beacons (1906) 74.30, mean 75.63. In December the rainfall at Ely was 2.75in., and at the Beacons 5.30in.
INEWPORT P.C.'s SMART CAPTUREI
NEWPORT P.C.'s SMART CAPTURE I A youth named Frank Armstrong, aged eighteen, belonging to North Shields, was at Newport to-day sent to prison for a month with hard labour for stealing a purse con- avlue of JE6 10s., the money of Socrates ber of gold and foreign coins of the total value of £ 6 10s., the money of Sacrates Liradas, a seaman on board the Greek steam- ship Panaghi Vaglianos. Police-constable Maunders was compli- mented upon the smart capture of the pri- soner. He saw him on Cardiff-road at 6.50 on Thursday morning, and noticing that he answered the description of a man "wanted" for taking this money arrested him, and charged him. The value of the catch was shown by the fact that all the money was found in the prisoner's pockets. He admitted taking it. After going away from North Shields he got stranded in Greece, and made a passage to this country in the Panaghi Va,glianos. Prosecutor, who was a seaman, kept his money in a box under his head in his bunk. On Wednesday night the box was broken open, and the money extracted.
I I ONE INN FOR 10,000 INHABITANTS…
I ONE INN FOR 10,000 INHABITANTS Separated from Nottingham only by the River Trent, the parish of West Bridgford, with its population of nearly 10,000, manages its own affairs, although it is practically a suburb of the Lace city. The parish has only one licensed house within its boundaries, the Trent Bridge Inn. This is due to the action of the West Bridgford Defence As.sociation- an organisation of parishioners formed eleven yea,rs ago—to prevent any further licences being granted. The association has a mem- bership of over 800, and is thoroughly repre- sentative, embracing all sections of the com- munity. From time to time applications for licences have been made at tho Notts Brew- ster Sessions, but so far the association's opposition has proved successful.
I NUT BURSTS CYLINDER
I NUT BURSTS CYLINDER The master oif Hopper No. 1, a. stearn I dredger, belonging to Newport, reports at Newport to-day having had a breakdown at fho Flat Holn on Wednesday. It appears t?at she left Newport on Monday, but, owing to bad weather, ran into Penarth Roads, where Ehe remained until Wednesday morn- ing. She the-a proceeded to the Fla.t Holm, and anchored there for the iiorpose of dredg- ing some land with a suction pipe. Imme- diately the operation was commenced the nut cunie off the piston rod, and before the machinery could ba stopped the nut was forced through the forj cylinder and burst it. This necessitated her putting back to Newport. Tihe tug Prairie Flower was pro- cured, and towed the barge into port.
NOT THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN!I
NOT THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN! I Mr. William Crick, having completed 40 years' service as an evangelist under the Sussex Home Missionary Society, his congre- gation at Bargees Hill presented him, at a public meeting, with twelve volumes of Dr. Maclaren's "Expositions of Holy Scripture." Mr. Crick teemed staggered at the siae of the volumes, and remarked, "I don't think I shall read them this side of heaven."
PENARTH BUTCHER'S DEBTS I
PENARTH BUTCHER'S DEBTS Before Mr. J. C. Meggitt and Mr. John Isaac, at Barry Police-court to-day, Thomas Templett, a blacksmith, of Barry, appeared to claim n, arrears of wages, from Richard P. Auskings, a Penarth butcher. Mr. Alfred Jackson, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff. Defendast did not appear, and he was committed to prison for 21 day4 the order being suspended for seven days.
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CHILD'S PITIFUL LlFEI
CHILD'S PITIFUL LlFEI I PAINFUL REVELATIONS I [Astounding Evidence at Cardiff Painful revelations were disclosed in the adjourned proceedings for parental neglect preferred at Cardiff Police-oourt to-day against the Planet-street couple-James John Hegarty, labourer, and Rose Amelia Hegarty —the latter of whom is only 21, and looked younger, and presented a somewhat dull and vacuous appearance. The proceedings were at the instance of Inspector Edward Johnson (of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) and Mr. George David appeared as advocate for the society. The case has been partly heard, and an inquest has been held as to the cause of the death of a little boy (John Henry), while the other child, a fragile infant called Catherine, which Mrs. Hegarty carried in her arms, is also said to have been neg- lected. The evidence given at the last hearing was, briefly, to the effect that some months ago the fem-ale called upon Dr. J. D. Williams, Newport-road, with John Henry, who was suf- fering from diarrhoea and sickness, was dirty and emaciated, and generally in such a condition that the doctor told the mother that unless she took better care of the child she would get into serious trouble. On October 25 the little one was, if anything, worse, for it had eight sores about the mouth and one on the left shoulder. The doctor again Cautioned the Mother, I as the child could not have got into such a state except through improper and irre- gular feeding. In spite of all warnings, the poor child succumbed--dying in bed. A post- mortem showed that its weight was only 12|lbs., whereas the average weight of a seventeen months' baby was 201bs at least. The body was extremely emaciated, and on one of the thighs there was a sore, the size of a 5s. piece, which had been a blister. There was an entire absence of fat. All the organs were healthy, and the doctor ascribed death to exhaustion from negligence. The infant, Catherine, it was now stated, had suffered similarly, but Dr. Williams said she was now I getting better, slowly, under treatment. The unpendiary asked what the verdict of the jury was in the case of the deceased child, and the reply was, "Exhaustion, fol- lowing upon improper feeding," whilst the parents were censured. Mr. David: The doctor has a decided opinion as to the custody of the child. Mr. Herbert Frajiois Pike, relieving officer, said the female brought the child John Henry to his office on October 25, and asked for a doctor's order. The case, in his view, was urgent, and he at once gave an order. Mr. David William Thomas, relieving officer for Roath district, said the female also came to him with the now deceased child, some- where about eight months ago. The case required immediate attention, and in view of the appearance of the child he immediately gave an order for medical attendance. Dr. Williams, in witness's hearing, Warned Defendant of the state of her child. He received no fur- ther visit from either of defendants. Mrs. Hegarty told this witness and the last that her husband Mrs. Practer, 1, Adeline-street, said defen- dants at one time occupied apartments with her, and during that time the man was occasionally at work. The children were poorly clad and ill-fed. Defendants drank and smoked. The female's favourite smoke was cigarettes. Mrs. Teague, with whom defendants had also lodged for about three months, said she spoke to Mrs. Hegarty about Catherine's condition, and advised her to see a doctor, but she failed to follow the advice. Latterly there had been some improvement in the attention given to the child and generally in its appeaxance. Defendants had drink in the house-not much and not often. Wit- ness believed that Mrs. Hegarty did not understand her duties as a mother, although she was willing to do what was suggested. Advised to give up the smoking habit, she said she could not leave it off. His Worship sent the case to the quarter sessions, and bound defendant's over in their own recognisanoes of £5 each.
TREATED -HIS WIFE BADLY.
TREATED HIS WIFE BADLY. William Addioott, a marine store dealer, of Beryl-road, Barry Dock, and non-commis- sioned officer of Volunteers, was placed in the dock at Barry Police-court to-day (before Mr. J. C. Meggitt and Mr. John Isaac) charged with non-payment of £6 4s. 6d. under a maintenance order. Alice Addicott, wife of the defendant, now residing at Cadoxton, stated that her hus- band had only given her 4,1 since the order was made. Defendant: I think it is rather queer. I paid her El a week ago, and 2s. Christmas- box to the children. I can't give her more than 23s.; that's all the money I have in the world. Things have been going rather rough with me, but I am willing to pay when I can. Mr. Meggitt: We think you have treated your wife badly. The order was made eight weeks ago, and you have only paid XI. We will make an order for payment of the money, and if it is not paid in fourteen days you will be committed to gaol for 21 days. The money must be paid into court. I think it is a bit hard," remarked the defendant, who afterwards deposited a sovereign in court.
TOOTING SLATE CLUBI
TOOTING SLATE CLUB I Mr. C. H. Baker, the secretary of the Church Institute Slate Club, Tooting, returned to his duties this morning, and is now at the institute. Mr. Lucas, solicitor to the governors, has made an official statement to the press to the effect tha.t Mr. Baker, at the request of the governors, returned from France directly he received an invitation to do so from the governors. He has been staying at Lyons. Mr. Baker was engaged to-day putting the books in order in readiness for tho meeting of the governors, to be held next Tuesday evening. Everyone connected with the institute is unfeignedly glad to welcome Mr. Baker back. The work of the institute will now be resumed in all its departments. In an interview to-day Mr. Lucas, one of the governors, said there was no question of any legal proceedings ensuing. From the outset the governors had never made the faintest suggestion of any dishonesty against Mr. Baker, of whose devotion and honesty they were fully satisfied. Every claim had been met and every known liability provided for.
IMARIA GOES TO GAOL I
MARIA GOES TO GAOL I Maria. Jones, who holds a. bad record, was charged at Pontypridd Police-court this morning with stealing a silver watch and chain from Frederick Brooks. Prosecutor .states that he was with three women in a local public-house, when prisoner commenced playing with his watch-chain, ,and Bert Bodwinter deposed to purchasing the articles mentioned in the charge for 3s. 6d. Police-sergeant Kavanagh informed the bench that prisoner was always in a state of semi-intoxication. There were 77 convictions against her. Mr. H. M. Gregory commented strongly on the action of Bedwintcr in buying the articles, knowing as he did the character of the woman. If there were no buyers of stolen property there would be less thieving. Jones was sent to gaol-for a month with hard labour.
IBIG FIRE AT WHITLAND I
BIG FIRE AT WHITLAND I The premises of Messrs. David Thomas and Sons, cabinet makers, Ac., Whitland, were burnt out this morning. About half-past two o'clock a neighbour observed the workshop on fire and roused the family. In an incredibly short time, owing to the inflam- mable nature of the contents, the premises was one mass of flames. Willing hands from town and district ren- dered aid in pumping and carrying water, whilst others worked at the hose, which pre- vented the fire spreading to the/ dwelling- houee and adjacent premises.
SEEN OFF PORTHCA WL. I
SEEN OFF PORTHCA WL. I The coast-guard at Porthcawl kept a close watch for a considerable time after daylight this morning on a small steamer, which was sailing up Channel slowly under small sails, having lost her funnel. The steamer's name appeared to be the Boulby. The sea was calm, and there was no wind.
PONTYPRIDD MAN LET OFFJ
PONTYPRIDD MAN LET OFF J Alfred Price, Davies-place, Pontypridd, appeared at the local police-oourt to-day for stealing a quantity of old iron, which he intended to sell to a marine-store dealer, and was bound over under the First Offenders Act.
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I Sabbath Sanctity.¡
I Sabbath Sanctity. CHURCHES' APPEAL TO NATION The greatest national movement ever made on behaJf of the proper observance of the Sabha-th has been quietly gathering strength throughout the country during the last few months and is to be brought to the notice of every man and woman in the land in a striking manner to-morrow morning. Almost every newspaper will publish an urgent message to the nation, signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, and the Rev. J. Scott Lidgett, president of the Free Church Council, pleading with all ports and conditions of men to remember the privi- leges and obligations of the Christian Sunday. At the offices of the advisory committee of the movement a press representative inter- viewed the secretary, the Rev. H. Bickersteth Ottley, yesterday. Speaking of the fact that men of such acute differences of opinion as the three great Churchmen who have signed the message are at one on the matter of Sunday observance, he said that it had been found that all the different sects were stand- ing on common ground in their desire to pro- tect the nation from the results of abuse of the Sabbath. They are united," he saia, in pleading for Sunday observance, first of all on spiritual grounds, and then on physiological and industrial grounds." Forty-three thousand persons are now mem- bers of the movement.
ORCHARD OF THE WORLD._-I
ORCHARD OF THE WORLD. I Cape fruit growers are anticipating a. very profitable season. The crops of all kinds have been unusually heavy and fine in quality, and the first consignment to Eng- land, which will reach Southampton by the mail steamer Walmer Castle to-morrow, will include about 500 hundred cases of peaches, said by experts to be as fine fruit as can be produced in any country in the world. A member of the firm of Garcia, Jacobs, and Company, in Covent Garden, informed a press representative yesterday that the orchards at the Cape are now beginning to produce much more fruit than can be sold in that country at remunerative prices, and so the growers are seeking new markets in J England and America.. The princip«ai fruits exported after peaches and apricots will be pears and plums. The William pears are of excep- tionally fine quality. "Fortiiiia,t-ely the Cape boats will arrive at Southampton on the same day the Ameri- can steamers leave for New York, so that it will be possible to tranship part of the consignment to go on to America, where it is expected higher prices will be obtained than in London."
MAN'S FIGHT WITH DOG. I
MAN'S FIGHT WITH DOG. I A terrible fight with a dog was described at the police-court at Rochfort, in Essex, yesterday. Joseph Pudney, a mailman, was going home late at night, when a large Irish terrier rushed at him and bit his legs. He knocked the animal off, but it made for him again, and he flung it to the ground. It attacked him a. third time, and he held it for a while by the jaw, but was compelled to loose his hold and kick it into the hedge. The infuriated dog again flew at Pudney, who called for help, and an old lady, who had been awakened by the noise of the fight, threw a stick out of the window, with which Pudney defended himself, Until both he and the dog were exhausted. Eighteen distinct bites were found on Pudney when he was taken home, and eight of them had to be cauterised. The owner of the dog, Henry Turner, Sin engine-driver, was ordered to have it destroyed immediately, and to pay the costs. A policeman said that he had previously cautioned Turner about the dog's ferocity, as it often prevented people passing the house on their way to church.
MAGISTRATE'S SHARP REBUKE
MAGISTRATE'S SHARP REBUKE Mr. Baggallay at Greenwich yesterday severely oommented upon the manner in which the case against Thomas Egleston, of Sackville-street, Piccadilly, was presented to liim. I Mr. Egleston was summoned for failing to produce his licence as driver of a motor-car, j for using a motor-car without its being registered, and for fraudulently using a mark for identifying a car. To the first two summonses he pleaded guilty, but with regard to the third he pleaded not guilty. Sub-divisional-inspector Fra&eT, P. Division, stated that a sergeant to whom a statement had been made by the defendant was on the sick list. The inspector was about to give evidence as to what the sergeant had reported to him when the magistrate interposed with: Really, your innocence is charming. An inspector ought to know that what he is told by some one else is not evidence. If he does not, he is not fit for his position." The further hearing was adjourned.
LAZY ENGLISH PUPILS. I
LAZY ENGLISH PUPILS. I The accusation that in the learning of modern Iangnages English pupils are lazy was made yesterday by a lady speaker at the oonferenoe of teachers convened by the London County Council, and held at the Medical Examination Hall, Thames-embank- ment. The lady mentioned that she did not speak e, word of English until she was ten years of age. After that she learned the language purely by imitation; and she left it to the conference to say whether imitartion in her case had been a success. (Applause and laughter.) This was in answer to Mr. D. Lloyd Savory, Goldsmiths' College, who, speaking on "the application of phonetics to modern Language learning," contended that it was a popular fallacy to suppose that it was possible to learn a language by imitating the pronun- ciation, and that minute distinctions might be disregarded.
FIGHT FOR A CHILD I
FIGHT FOR A CHILD I There was a pathetic scene in the Birming- ham Police-court yesterday. The police were seeking to remove a little girl from the custody of Alice Jenks, who w,as declared to be leading an improper life. The magistrates said they thought they would let the child remain with the grand- mother for three months on condition that the woman, Alice Jenks, grave up her mode of life. The police objected. I want to go with granny," cried the child, in piteous tgnes. I wamt VI go with mamma. If you don't let me go I will whistle the place down!" and ehe blew several blasts on a child's whistle, which had been placed in her stocking at Christmas. Mrs. Barron Cadbury and other spectators were so overcome with emotion that they had to leave the court. Eventually the magistrates remanded the girl to the Middlemore Homes for three months, grandmother, mother, and child uniting in one great burst of sobbing as the parties retired.
I STREET ELEPHANT- HUNT I
STREET ELEPHANT- HUNT An unusual scene was witnessed in the Hammersmith-road yesterday, when the two baby elephants from Olympia were being conveyed on lorries to the Prince of Wales's Theatre, where Miss Marie Studholme was to have performed the ceremony of christening the infant pachyderms Tweedledum and Tweedledee." When a point opposite Lloyds Bank had been reached both the animals took it into their heads to attempt ail escape, and, burst- ing their fetters and the boxes in which they were confined, they jumped to the ground, to the consternation of everyone in the neigh- bourhood. Tweedledum," aafter m short saunter, decided to enter a paper shop, and passed through this into a barber's shop ait the back, where he was secured, his companion being captured outside.
-FATALITY AT -MERTHYR____I
FATALITY AT MERTHYR I A strange fatality occurred last night at the Cyfarthfa Works, Merthyr. Matthew White, aged m, of 4, Garden Houses, Iron- lane, Georgetown, Who was employed at the ,blast furnaces, was wheeling a barrow con- taining ore to the lift. The lift did not happen to be/ down. but White presumably thought it was. Ho fell into the sink, which is about 8ft. deep, with 2ft. of water at the bottom, and the barrow with the ore came down upon. him. He died befor-3 his extrication oould be effected.
,THEREABOUTS!I
THEREABOUTS! I At Battersea Coroner's-court yesterday a I witness, asked by Mr. Troutbeck How many I children he had, replied: "About six."
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I Paraffin for Strains!
I Paraffin for Strains! I ENDS IN A CAERAU COLLIER'S DEATH Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, coroner, held an inquest at Caerau to-day touching the death of William Joseph Holly, of 55, Trehsurne* road, Caerau. David John, rider at the Caerau Colliery, said he remembered being at work cn Fri. day, November 16, when Holly was sent by the fireman to load some timber on the InIain level, and in raising a. heavy stick Holly complained that he had hurt his back. William Hudson, 79, Caerau-road, said he was a fireman ait the Caerau Colliery. Holly was a repairer. He saw him on Friday, November 16, at about 11.30 p.m. He told him to load some timber. On Sunday morning they went down the colliery about six a.m., and after "rounding" Holly said to witness, By I can't suffer these bandages or any longer," and he cut them off. He tolc witness that he strained himself in raisinj a "stick," and was advised to put on a bandage and paraffin to cure it. Dr. Llewellyn said he was called in on tin 1st inst. to see the deceased. He was then in a very low condition, and had a bandage around his waist. On raising it he saw a circular ulcer about three inches wide arounc thj body. On asking Holly how he came by it he said he had an accident a few weeks ago, and was advised by a fellow workman to put on a btnd-age and paraffin. The cause of death was general blood poisoning. The ulcei was due to the application of paraffin, anc the blood poisoning was due to the ulcer. The jury returned a verdict in acoordanct with the medical testimony.
THAW MURDER CASE
THAW MURDER CASE I Sensational Development A sensational development of the Thawcaee is reported from New York. It is stated that Mrs. Holman, the mother of Mrs. Harry Thaw, the prisoner's wife, will testify against her son-in-law when the trial comes on. Mrs. Holman is said to have letters bearing upon the murder of Mr. Stanford White which incriminate young Thaw. and for which she has refused the sum of 110,000. In view of this announcement it is expected that the plea of insanity will bo entered. The date of the trial is now fixed for January 21, and Justice Fitzgerald will probably try the case. No further delays are anticipated, both sides, it is said, having their witneeeea ready.
I—— I CHANGES IN RUSSIA
I — — I CHANGES IN RUSSIA The Pairis "Petite Republique" publishes a telegram from St. Petersburg announcing that the Czar has decided to suppress the offices of Minister of Marine and Minister of War, and henceforth, assisted by two special general staffs, will himself be head of the two ministries. This decision, it is added, has been come to in order to ensure the carrying out of fundamental laws, which decree that the Ministers of Marine and War must reply to interpellation in the Duma.
ISWANSEA MAN -ACQUITTED
I SWANSEA MAN ACQUITTED Thomas Morris (19), labourer, on bail, was oharged at the Swansea, Quarter Sessions to- day with stealing a. set of harness, value E4, the goods of John Wright, a.t Swansea^ on November 5. Prisoner admitted selling the goods, but not stealing them. Mr. Tudor Isaac prosecuted, and Mr. Pepyat Evans W3.i asked by the Recorder to defend the prisoner. The harness was missed from a locked van which had been left for twelve months in a field a-t Pwll Cwm, lanndoye. The prisoner was acquitted.
BEANO AT CARDIFF DOCKS
BEANO AT CARDIFF DOCKS A tea to the poor people of the Cardiff Docks district was given last night by Mr. Clifford Cory, M.P., at the Wesleyan Mission in Lottdoun-square, where about 200 poor men and women sat down at the tables. After tea the old folk were entertained with a musical programme. The work in oomneo. tion with the affair was performed under the craipervieion of Mr. Stocking and a. host of other willing helpers.
ITHE -DEAD BARONESS-
I THE DEAD BARONESS There appears to be no falling off in public anxiety to get a last look at the coffin con- taining the remains of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. By half-past eleven this morning close upon 1,100 persons had passed through the mortuary chamber. An exact count by the police shows that the total number of mourners so far is 14,000. Lord Oolebrooke will represent the King at the funeral in the abbey to-morrow.
I -ENGLAND EXASPERATED-
I ENGLAND EXASPERATED The Indianapolis correspondent of the "New York World" says that England is exas- perated at her failure to obtain the extradi- tion of James Lynchaun, alias Tom Welch, wanwd by the British police on a charge of murder in Ireland. The British Government is, therefore, seek- ing to have the present extradition treaty amended.
A MAGNIFICENT YOUNG MAN
A MAGNIFICENT YOUNG MAN Stanley Roberts (26), an Accriilgton grocer, assistant, was paid a salary of 18s. par week Though married he got engaged to twc. young women at Blackpool, and took them out (in turn) for motor drives. He also spent £ 25 on jewellery. Now he has been sentenced at Preston Sessions to eighteen months' imprisonment for robbing his employer.
IGAMES FOR GIRLS
GAMES FOR GIRLS Mrs. Humphry Ward presided this morning over a discussion at the conference of the London County Schools on the question of organised games for girls. She said she looked forward to the day when the town publio authority would take charge of the school child's whole day, both in school and playground, and provide for both.
THIEF IN CURIOUS CUSTODY
THIEF IN CURIOUS CUSTODY The Croydon Recorder yesterday compli- mented Sarah Jackson, a domestic servant, for catching a thief in her master's house and holding him a quarter of an hour till the police came. The prisoner, James Lyle, was an old convict, having been in and out ofl prison since 1869, and was now sent to hard labour for eighteen months.
IINGENIOUS SUICIDE.
INGENIOUS SUICIDE. I Lydia Livesey, 50, a married woman, com- mitted suicide at Liverpool in an ingenious way. On the husband's return from work last night he found her sitting in a chair dead, with the end of an indiarubber tube in hei mouth and the other end attached to tht gas bracket, with the tap turned on.
I THE KING SHOOTS WELL
I THE KING SHOOTS WELL The shooting in Chatsworth Park prese-rvea yesterday exceeded all previous records. Over 2,000 head of pheasants, hares, and wild ducks fell to the eight guns. The Kmg was never known to shoot with such precision and accuracy in the Chatsworth covers.
ICHILD ELOPERS CAPTURED
I CHILD ELOPERS CAPTURED A ho3', ten years old, has been committed for trial at Kimberley (South Africa) on the charge of abducting a girl of fifteen. The pair were stopped as Ihey were boarding the mail train for Johannesburg.
I"MOST ACCOMPLISHED LIAR"
"MOST ACCOMPLISHED LIAR" A smart young man, bound over to-day at Liverpool for theft by trickery, was described by the prison doctor as the moet accom- plished liar he had known.
|A X27,000 CARD LOSS
A X27,000 CARD LOSS It is reported from Buda Peeth that Iff. Nicolas de Szmere, a well-known spoilsman, lost upwards of £ 27,000 at cards in one of the smart clubs on Tuesday night.
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