Evening Express

Lord Wimborne's Illness There has been a slight improvement in the condition of Lord Wimoorne since Saturday, and his strength has been main- tained.

MILFORD AS A NAVAL BASE A meeting of the Pembrokeshire County I Council was held on Tuesday at Haverford- west, Dr. Griffith presiding. Colonel Ivor Philipps, M.P., brought up a report of the main roads committee to the effect that they were considering the advisability of doing away with the system of subsidising minor councils for the maintenance of roads and of declaring more roads to be main roads. Sir Charles Philippe hoped the time would soon arrive when the maintenance of main reads wculd be made a national charge, as that would promote greater uniformity. Mr. J. V. Colby, Sir Charles Philipps, Sir Owen Scourfield, Colonel Mirehouse, and others opoke as to the necessity of danger- boards for motorists and cyclists being placed where needed, and it was recom- mended that the main roads committee should give the subject immediate attention. When the question of approving of the purchase of additional land for the joint asylum at Carmarthen was brought forward it was resolved, by a large majority, not to entertain the matter until the re-adjustment of the quota to be paid by Pembroke County hadfcbeen settled. On the motion of Sir Charles Pmhpps, a eonmuttee was appointed to act with the Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven Chamber of Oommeroe and vaxions local authorities in the endeavour to get Milford Haven estab- lished ae a naval base. The chairman (Sir Char-lee Philippe), Colonel Mi rehouse. Alderman M'OoU, and Mr. Egertoa Alien were appointed on tie com- mittee.

MONTECARLOHORROR Prisoners' Varying Stories 20 DIFFERENT VERSION3 Later details concerning the Monte Carlo tragedy, the earlier particulars of which appear on Page 2. heightens the horror. The examination of the accused lasted without interruption from ten in the morn- ing to four in the afternoon. They gave about twenty different versions of the matter, and finally, after a last confrontation, agieod to the following account:- On Sunday afternoon, it would appear, Mme. Gold was in her villa, when a young man some thirty years of age, very well dressed, suddenly burst in upon her, and, .addressing Emma Livey, said: V/retched woman; you have ruined me." He then STABBED HER WITH A KNIFE. Mme. Gold fainted, and remembers no more. When she recovered the young man had gone, aDd Emma Livey was lying dead before her. She and her husband, who had returned home, feared the responsibility, and, dread- ing that they might be accused of the crime, cut up the body, placed a part in a trunk and the remainder in a hand-bag, and to-ok train. While M. and Mime. Gold were being driven over to the Chave Prison the mangled rem,ains were removed to the mor- tua.ry at St. Pierre Cemetery for the pur- poses of all autopsy. The era-mining magistrate at once sent a commission of inquiry to Monaco, furnished with the result of the examination of the prisoners. At the present moment the whole ,affair is enveloped in the most profound mystery. On the day of the crime it is eaid at Marseilles the Golds were at home with a young person, of Swedish origin, named Emma livey, whom they had enticed to the villa to ROB HER OF HER JEWELS, which, it seems, were of great value, 3ind which she aJways carried with her. A nieoe of the Golds' concierge, questioned by the police, who have fallen possession of the villa, says she heard a loud cry at five o'clock on the day before yesterday. She pa.id no attention to it, but now feels cer- tain tha.t the cry was uttered by the victim of the crime. The Matin's" correspondent at 1fa-r- seilles says the victim was a Swede of the name of Emmci Livey, who appeared to be between 38 and 40 years of age.

"Oh, Dick, I Am Dying." ABERSYCHAN WOMAN'S STRANGE FATE A sad fatality took place in the excursion train from Weston to Abersychan this morn- ing. A woman named Elizabeth Cook, wife of Richard Cook, miner, living at Victoria village, Garndiffaith, was in one of the carriages. After leaving Lawrence Hill Station, Bristol, Mr. Cook attempted to draw a cork out of a bottle, and, failing, wa-s in the act of pressing the cork in when the bottle exploded, a piece of the glass cut through bar clothing, and severed the madn artery in her right thigh. She ex. claimed to the liusbar/i: "Oh, Dick, I am dying"; and died in a few minutes before any assistance could be rendered. She leaves six children. Her age was 39 years. The train was delayed a considerable time, and did not arrive at Abensychan until five o'clock this morning. Another account states that the cork broke off, and the decoased held the bottle against her thigh, and attempted to push it. The compression of the liquid, however, cautsed the botle to burst, and a piece of the broken glass panetratted her clothing and severed an artery in her thigh. Efforts to stop the flow of Mood proved unavaJli, and the unfortunate woman bled to death in a few minutes. The compartment presented the appearance of a shambles, the floor and seats being liter- ally covered with blood. The body was brought on to Aberaychan in the same carriage, the train arriving (about 2.30 a.m. this morning. An inquest will be held.

Riverside Tragedy LITTLE BOY TELLS STORY Of a Terrible Struggle A remarkable description of a fight and ita sequel was given yesterday by a little boy, aged eight, at an inquest on Frank Devlin, Army Reservist, who met hia d-eath under mysterious circumstances in the River Blaickwater, near Camberley Private Brennan and Private Fahey, who have been arrested, were present at the inquiry, and a verdict of manslaughter was returned against them. The lad, whose name is Arthur Hirst, and who lives at Fam borough, stated that he was going down through a meadow by the Black- wa.ter River between Farnborough and Frimley to play cricket, when he saw four men, the two prisoners, deceased, and another soldier, fighting. After a time the other soldier got on a cycle and rode away. 54 Held Down with a Pole." Fahey, added the boy, knocked deceased down and struck him several times, and then Fahey and Brennan. pushed him into the river, rolling him over and over with a pole. They then held the pole on Devlin's chest to keep him under the water, and afterwards threw the pole into the wa.ter. Andrew M'Clelland, a stonemason, stated that. he heard that a man was being mur- dered, and went to the river. On the way he passed Brennan and Fahey. He went to the side of the river and found the body of the deceased lying face downwards close to the bank. He got deceased out, an.d found he was dead. Witness said he was in the Roste and Thistle public-house at Frimley at half-past two p.m. on the Balme day, and saw the four men there. They were all intoxicated then. A railway porter named Ohallis said he saw prisoners walking across the railway line n ear Parmboaougli South Eastern Rail- way Station. He followed, and ílBkd them to come back to the station, and tibey did so. Signs of Fight on the Bank Further evidence showed that at the sta- tion Fahey became very violent. Sergeant M ears stated that marks on the river bank showed that a terrible struggle had taken place. There was blood on the grass, path, rails, and a gate. He subsequently charged the prisoners, and Brennan said, "Right you are." Brennan was wet through, and both men looked as though they had been in a. severe struggle. Brennan's nose and hand were injured. A doctor stated that there were wounds on deceased's head and neck, but they were not sufficient to cause death. Deceased could not have struggled much in the water, and must have been partly unconscious when he went in.

MAN'S JAW BROKEN. A sensational incident is reported from Aberbargoed. It appears that late on Monday a man, whose name has not yet transpired, but who lives in Neuaddwen-street, and is a comparative stranger to the district, called at the Quarry Arms, where he became some- what abusive, and, it is alleged, aimed a what abuf3ive, and, '?hie t barmaid. What took' couple of blovvs at place subsequently is enshrouded in mystery. He was, however, found lying on the road bleeding profusely from a fractured jaw. Postman David Edwards rendered first aid, and having stopped the bleeding the man was taken to his lodgings, where Dr. Thomas and his assistant attended to his injuries. He can give no details as to how he received them.

OLDEST CONGREGATIONAUST The death is announced at Ilighgiate, in her one hundred and third year, of Mrs. Mwry Woriham, the eldest memoor of th, Congrega- tional Church.

NATIONAL EISTfcDDFOD The eisteddfod building now in course of erection in the Victoria Park, Swansea, is nearly completed. It measures 210ft. by 200ft., and will accommodate 15,000 people, there being provision for 1,000 56. seats, 1,000 3s 6d. seats, 1,700 2s. seats, and 1,000 Is. eeats, while ^ie balance will be standing room. The sta?c gallery will hold 650, and the sta?e it- &e!f 500. Under the stage am Oftees and re- tiring rooms, and choir rooms at the back. There will be numerous entrances, a,nd no lees tha.n 21 exits, and as t?eae are arranged ro that no one in the building will ha.? mor than 35ft. to walk, it is calculated that the building can be easily cleared in 30 seconds- no smnH advantage in case 'of Are or panic. j There is accommodation for about 100 press- men, a post-office, and writing and telephone rooms. A sounding board over the stage "hould make the acoustics uerfect.

STORY OF THE FIGHTI Dash of French Troops at Casa Blanca. The Pad-is "Matin" publishes the following detailed account of the bombardment of Gasa Blanca telegraphed by its Tangier correspon- dent: The evening before last the French reei- dents shut up in the Consulate had been for some hours greatly menaced. Bullets were whistling round the terrace. M. Neuville, the French Consul, warned Bashaw Mulai Amin to see that steps for the safety of foreigners were at once taken, and prepara- tions were made for the landing of French sailors. The following (Lay Mulai Amin pro- mi&ed iormaily that there should be no untoward incident. The Landing pro- ceeded slowly owing to the low tide. The boats carried quick-firing guns in the bows, and the tailors were armed. The Moorish sailors in marbour helped in the disembarkation, and all seemed going weLi. A detachment of ttae French sailors were marching towards the gates, whan these were suddenly chased by we Moors. The French officer in command advanced and comprehending that tho slightest hesitation would be the Signai for a Massacre I commanded that, the gates should be opened. The reply was a volley iired by a group of Moori&h regular troops. An officer and several sailors were wounded. The tsailors, lurious at tuis attack, sprang forward with fixed bayonets, ra&hed the grates, which had given way, and under a hail of bullets forced their way towards the French Consulate, clearing everything before them, while the Moore continued to fire on them from the windows. The conduct of the little landing party brought forth cries of admiration from the Europeans, who witnessed the scene. This took place at five a.m. On hearing the firing the commander of the (hlHee opened fire. At nine o'clock a Moor appeared at the French .Legation, beaming a letter from the British Consul, who said Mulai Amin had begged him to approach the French ConL.-Ul With an appeal to put a stop to the bombardment of the town. The conflict had, declared Muley Amin, been brought u-lvwit by men of the Customs Gua.rd. He addetl that he would hoid himself responsible to the French for the restoration of safety. The Consul intimated tha-t he would send his reply after the second party of sailors from Du Oha-yra. had landed. When Commander Mangin was at the French Lega- tion the Consul declared that he demanded the disarming of all Moorish soldiers, and that they should be Brought in Chains to the Consulate. Accordingly, the Moorish soldiers, who had fired on the sailors, were led in chains to the French Consulate. Mulai Amin was warned that these men would at once bo shot if the natives continued to threaten the vicinity. The bombardment was thereupon suspended. The Du Chayla then came upon tile scene, a:nd at eleven o'clock resumed the bombard- ment in company with the Galilee. A. landing party from the Du Chayla embarked ill the ship's boats under the command of Com- mandant Mangin, and landed on the beach, which, had previously been swept by artil- lery. The sailors jumped into the water, and made for land at the double. Received with a volley, the sailors replied, and a violent conflict followed, after which they scaled the ramparts, and reached the Portu- gueee Consulate, whence they made their way to the French Consulate, under cover of the fire of the first landing party, which was already occupying the Consulate. The Moors fired on the building. It is believed that at least 200 Moors have been killed. Nearly ail the 2,500 shells which were fired w-are charged with melinite. The range was about 1.600 metres. The second bomb-ard- ment was in reply to the request of Bashaw himself, who was uneasy at the tribes col- lecting round t.he town. It a-itso had the object of clearing the surroundings of Casa Blanca. The second bombardment appeal's to have caused still greater havoc than the flmt Another Bombardment A telegram from Tangier to the Petit Parifiieti states it is reported that a. serious revolt has occurred at Mazagan, and tha4 the lives of the European residents are endangered. It is stated that a cruiser has arrived at Mazagan from Casa Blanca, and has bombarded that port.-Dentral News.

I 1, Human Wales" In its review of Mr. George R.. Sims's articles on Huunuan Wales, now published in book form at 6d. by the Western Mail, Limited, the "Daily Mail" says:— All who would study the conditions of the worker in modern industrial Wales should purchase Mr. George R. Sims's HUmGJl Wales.' It is the miserable housing of indus- trial Wales that stands out most promi- nently from Mr. Sims's canvas. But the author is not one of those heedless senti- mentalists who lay all tbe blame on the State and the landlord. Hie points out that there are many among the unskilled toilers who do not know how to use the blessings of civilisation. Some of tile new dwellings in South Wales industrial centres are fit-ted,'he writes, with baths. In several cases these baths are only used to keep coal in.' This is a little book that ought to be bought-an& by others than Welshmen."

I THE ANTWERP STRIKE I English Labourers Use Revolvers The men brought from England to re-place the dockers lo-ck-ed out at Antwerp were attacked on the quays on Tuesday while returning to the steamer on which they are quartered by the local labourerB, who assaulted them with stonea. The English- men replied with revolvers, but nobody was injured. The incident caused uneasiness among tugboat crews who have refused to convey the Englishmen to the ships which they arc to unload. The English labourers were, therefore, not able to work on Tuesday afternoon.-Reuter.

I LOSS OF A GERMAN LINER Lloyd s announce that the following fur- ther particulars have been received in regard to the loes of the steamer T-eut-oinia:-The Hamburg-American Line steamer Teutonia stranded four miles north of Ras Madraka on July 20. TJpo days later the ship was abandoned, the orcw leaving in four boats. The captain, with six men, arrived at j Muscat on Aug-t 3, a?ft?r toucihdi? a.t Masirah Island, where they r€<?edv?d exemp- lary treatment from the natives. The captain reports that two boats, contain,in.g ten (flv* white) and six (four white) men respectively, separated from hhn between Rae Madraka and Masirah, making for the shore. The fourth boa-t remained on at Masirah, whence the occupants (ten white and twelve black) hope to sail for Muscat in a dhow when the monsoon abates. Practically all the ship's cargo io on board. It is understood that the commander-in- chief of the East Indies Station has ordered his Majesty's ship Lapwing to proceed to MasiraJa. Island to assist the shipwrecked crew.

CLAIMED £ 100—GOT NOTHING Before Judge Owen at Tredegar on Tues- day John Witherall, collier, Blaina, claimed xioo from the London and North Western Railway Company, as damages for personal injuries alleged to have been received by falling from a train. Mr.. J. Sankey (instructed by Mr. T. Hughes, Ebbw Vale) represented the plaintiff, and Mr. H. H. Lawless (instructed by Mr. C. de J. Andrew, Euston) was for the company. Plaintiff said that on Easter Monday he was returning from Hereford, the train being so full that, with twenty-seven or twenty-eight other men, he travelled in the guard's van. At Abergavenliy Junction he left the van thinking he was on the plat- form, but he slipped on the road, broke a bone in his wrist, and had not worked since. Edward Morgaji Williams, a collier, who travelled in the van, said he cautioned Witherall not to leave, as there was no plat- form. His Honour gave judgment for the com- pany.

I DROWNED IN THE NENE An inquest was held on Tuesday at i Wadenhoe, Northants, on Edward and George Woodward, brothers, who were! drowned in the Itaver Nene while bathing. One was teaching the other to swim, when they both got beyond their depth, a.nd were carried away by the swift current. A third man was nearly drowned in attempting their rescue. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.—A similar verdict was returned by the same jury in the case of an lrehœter man named Sparks, who while swimming in the Nene became entangled ia weeds aaxdj was alr;o drownod.

£ 10,000 Book Debts. FAILURE OF A MONEYLENDER Some extraordinary statements were made at Brentford Bwnkruptcy-oourt yesterday, when George Diprose, a moneylender, of Arlington-road, Oamden Town, came up for his public examination. The debtor's statement of affairs showed a surplus of £ 3,757. He had, he said, X-10,000 worth of book debts, and although his turn- over was at one time YZO,OW a year, he lived for some time in Rowton Houee, and was now earning 11 per week. The Official ioceivetr: Why, if you have such an enormous surplus, are you in the bankruptcy court at all?—Other people have put me thore. Debtor further stated that the petitioning creditor was his wife, whose debt was for 1;357 alimony. He believed She had obtained a divorce against him. He admitted that he had given way to drink ajid neglected his business. He had an action for wrongful seizure brought against him, and instead of settling on terms his solicitor landed him in for £ 1,009, which was "a bad egg." (Laughter). The examination was adjourned.

WHY A TRUNCHEON WAS u8E.D Allegations Against Police. Mr. M'areham again had before him. at Bow-street yesterday the catse in which allegations were made oi undue violence by the police. Patrick Sullivan (20), Mary Meacock (30), and Margaret Sullivan (17), were changed with being drunk and dis- orderly. The evidence given last week was to the effect that the police were called to a house in Emerald-street, W.C., by the father of the prisoners. He w-as shouting "Police!" and "Murder!" and made a complaint respect- ing his son, the prisoner Patrick. The officers entered the house, and were at once attacked by the prisoners and several other persons. A large and violent crowd collected, and Police-sergeant 32 E drew his truncheon, and threatened to use it. He did not, however, do so, but a constable who was being kicked from behind swung his truncheon round and struck someone. Even- tually assistance arrived, and the prisoners were got to the station, where it was found that Meacock was bleeding from a wound on the left side of the head, while the younger woman had sustained some slight injury to her mouth. The prisoners alleged that the sergeant struck out with his truncheon. After hearing a great deal of additional evidence the magistrate said drink was the cause of all the trouble, the father of the prisoners having oailed in the police in order to get rid of his son. He was satisfied that the sergeant did not strike anybody, but Mea.cock was probably hit while one of the constabLee was swinging his truncheon about to keep the crowd off. Previous convictions were proved against Patrick Sullivan and Meacock, who were fined 20s. and 10b. respectively, with the usual alternatives. Margaret Sullivan was dis- charged.

G.W.R. PROSECUTION AT NEATH Before the Mayor (Mr. E. S. Phillips), Mr. Hoptoin Jones, and Mr. Thomas Teague at Neath on Tuesday, Mr. Edward Powell applied for an adjournment in the cases of the Great Western Rail- way Company against George Roberts, com- mission agent, 13, Trafalgar-place, Swansea. Mr. Powell said there were eight charges against the defendant, four of travelling without a ticket with intent to defraud the oompany and four of trespassing on the railway. The alleged offences ranged over dates from the 14th to the 20th of June. Defendant had only been served last Friday, and he had not had time to get wit- nesses to prove that he was not travelling on the Great Western Railway at the times stated.. Mr. Rupert Lewie said he only VllitÜled that justice should be done and if the man had not had time he would quite willingly accede to an adjournment. Bat, at the eame time, he would point out that he had several witnesses present and considerable expense had been involved. The cases were adjourned for a week, the question of costs being reserved.

I THE CAT OF THE SEASON One of the five cats guarding the wine vaults of the Pavilion Music-diiall, London, has won for himself the title of The Cat of the Season." He is an elderly cat, and has discovered that the cat's season commences only when the London season proper ends. Not until then' does he dare venture on a trip round the circus. It was too wet for him yesterday, and Ba.nk Holiday did not attract him; but he waz seen out on Sunday. I've seen him several times on the kerb- stone," a policeman told a press representa- tive. He likes to come out when it is fairly quiet and watch the people. Then he sits down on the pavement and cooly trims his whiskers or basks in the sun. He knows exactly when it's the off-season. For instance, he came out regularly for an airing in September, and he has kept indoors since then until this last week or so, when proper season ended, and they started to I pull up the streets."

I DOMESTIC fliBERY Sophia Tatfield, 42, married, and having six children, appared before Mr. Paul Taylor, at Marylebone, to answer a charge of attempting to commit suicide. Prisoner if3 well known at the court, having been charged many times with drunkenness. About a quarter to six on BaJlk Holiday evening Police-constable Knowles (272 S) was called to prisoner's hoose. and found the woman lying in the passage in a state of eieani-coneciousneeB, with a razor in her hand. On her throat were three slight cuts and tied tightly round her neck was a piece of tape. The constable cut the tape, and when prisoner was able to speak she eadd, My husband is such a brute; he has driven me to do this. I took poison seven months ago." Owing to her husbands conduct, it waB said, she had completely lost one of her eyes, and the sight of the other was going. The case was rema.nded, in order that the missionary might see what could be done for the woman.

I GIRLS' NARROW ESCAPE Two little girls named Morris, aged four and six respectively, had a narrow escape of being killed near the tramway terminus at St. Helen's, Swansea. The children came from behind a stationary oar in front of one proceeding towards town, and, tboug-h the driver promptly stopped his car and thus averted an almost certain fatality, one sustained a badly bruised arm and the other got off with severe shock. Mrs. Ann Williams, aged 40, of Oak-terrace, fell off a wagom in Singleton-street, Swansea, receiving a cut ou the temple which necessi- tated treatment at the hospital. While getting off a Mumbles trami at Rutland-street on Monday evening, a tube drawer, named William Selsdon, slipped, and, failtag heavily, fractured his right leg.

PARAFFIN VAPOUR DANGERS At the resumed inquest at Southampton yesterday on the men Lovick and Elliott, the victims of the explosion on a launch at Messrs. Thorneycro'ft's Woolsiton Works, William Gilbert, who was injured, denied that he threw oil on the fire, and the theory was accepted by the jury that the explosion was caused by all accumulation of paraffin vapour in the engine room. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

FRENCH SUBMARINE SINKS The "PÐtit Parisien to-day publishes the following telegram from Rochefort. It is stated that at three o'clock yeisterday afternoon aa the submarine Castor was leaving Roohdort and making for La PaUice she struck and sank in three-and-a-half m??res of water on muddy bottom. The crew managed to escape, and proceeded to s«lve the vessel, which was brought back to port after two hours' work. —

I SWALLOWED MATCH HEADS < A verdict of "Death from poisoning by phosphorus self-administered whilst of unsouind mind" was returned at an inquest at the Halifax Infirmary yesterday. Evidence' was given that Mary Clark, aged 49, told her daughter that she had soaked th.1"e-eboxes of matches in water and drunk the liquid, and that she had swallowed the match-heads.

There was the usual batch of Bank Holiday oases before the Oardiff magistrates on Tuesday. The charges were of the usual character, i.e., ctieo rdorl i ness and obscene language, and there were surprisingly few direct allegations of excessive drinking. Most of the prisoners werel discharged, on promise amen dmemt.

I Local Eisteddfodau. I MR. DAN DAVIES'S TRIBUTE TO CHOIRS AT PONTLOTTYN. The second annual eisteddfod in aid cf the Pontlottyn Library and Institute was held on Tuesday. The weather was very un- favourable and seriously affected the attend- ance at the morning meeting. Mr. Ben Hughes, Pontlottyn, and Mr. Elias Jones, Rhymney, were the presidents; the Rev. J. R. Salmon, Pontlottyn, was the conductor, Messrs. John Evans and W. D. Jones (Ap Morgrugyn) joint secretaries; Mr. G. H. Randall, treasurer, and the Rev. E. S. Rogers, B.A., chairman of general committee. The adjudicators were-lite,ra- ture and poetry, the Rev. J. J. Williams, Pentre; recitations, Mr. G. T. Jones (Madog Fychan), Brecon, a.nd the Rev. R. S. Kogers, B.A., Pontlottyn music, Messrs. Dan Davies, Merthyr, and T. Gabriel, F.T.S.C., Bargoed; ambulance, Dr. R. Roberts and. Dr. J. Jones, Pontlottyn; accompanists, Mrs. L. Herbert, Pontlottyn, and Mr. Abel E. Jones, A.C., Rhymney. Madame A. J. Thomas, Pontiottyn, sang the eisteddfod song and also the chairing song. The following were the results:— Pianoforte solo, Andalusian Dance let Mbs Gwenny Griffiths, New Tredegar; 2nd, Master J. H. Bedcloe, Pontlottyn; 3rd. Master Johnny Evans Pontlottyn. Boys' solo, "Only an armour bearer": i Prize divided between Willie Lewis, Bedlinog, Tom Jones, Rhymney, and Idris Thomas, Dowlais. Recitation, Calon Wladgar": Divided between Miss Lizzie Jones, Pontlottyn, and Miss M. L. Lewis, Mardy. Girls' solo, "Jesus Only": let, Miss Maud Stephens, Newport; 2nd., Miss Lizzie King, Tredegar Junction. Violin solo, "Sunbeams": M aste-r Alfred Davies, Tredegar. Recitation, True and Fa-lee Loyalty Master D. A. Davies, Abortysswg. Recitation, "Richard II. Divided between Robert Davies and Owen Davies, Pontlottyn. Eng-lyn, "Awgrym" Y Dall." Juvenile choir, "Cyaegriad": 1st, Penuel, R'hymney (conductor, Mr. Tom Griffiths); 2nd., Tabernacle Juvenile Ohoir, Treharris. Solo, "My Dearest Queen": J. A. Jenkins, Hirwain. Recitation, Harri Dafydd, Bwlahgarw Owen Davies, Pontlottyn. Elegy: Ecorglyn." Solo, The Better La.nd": Miss Gwenny Lewis, Rhyminey. Translation, Owen Glyndwr": FoMdem Verbis." Baritone solo, It is enough": Divided between David Jones, Abercanadd, and Torn Williams, Senghenydd. Penillion singing: W. James, Troedrhiw- fuwoh. Ambulance team: M'Laren No. 1, Aber- tysswg (captain, Sam Lewis). Adjudication on the pryddest on "Hydref": The name of the winner, Arwenydd y Coed, did not transpire. Soprano solo, "0, Divme Redeemer": Miss Annie Lloyd, Newport. Contralto solo, "The Enchantress": Miss Oeridwen Price, Rhymney. Tenor solo, "Lead, Kindly light" D. James, Beaufort. Trio, "Duw, bydd drngarog": Ted Smith and friends, Treharris. Champion solo, "Lend me your aid": D. James, Beaufort. Mixed choir competition: "Mi Folianaf yr Arglwydd": Three choirs sang—Pontlottyn, Beulah, Rhymney, and Penuel, Rhymney. Mr. Dan Davies in his adjudication said that it was one of the finest competitions he had ever adjudicat.ed on, the three choirs giving excellent renderings. He awarded the prize to Pontlottyn, conducted by Mr. Robert Davies. No entries were received for the male voice competition. PENCOED. A very successful eisteddfod was held at Pencoed on Tuesday in a large marquee which had been erected on a field kindly lent by Alderman W. Howell, J.P., Lletai, Pencoed. The president was Mr. Henry Radcliffe, J.P., Druidst.one, Cardiff; con- ductor, Alderman Edward Thomas, J.P. (" Cochfarf"), the adjudicators being as follow:—Music, Ar. E. T. Davies, F.R.C.O. (Merthyf), and Mr. T. Davies, Mus.Bac. (Cardiff); literature, Mr. J. Edwards-Evans, (Council Schools, Pencoed); and prize bags, Mr. J. T. Howell (Bridgend) and Miss Wil- liams (Maesgwyn, Pencoed). The accom- panists were Madame F. Jones-Re es, C.R.A.M. (Llanbarran) and Mr. D. Bees (Brynna). Mies Bessie Jones, of the Rotyal College of Music, London, sang the eisteddfod song. List of awards:— I Solo (boys under 14). No. 29 of Sankey's: Maeter D. Elias, Pontyclun. Recitation (under 14), Yr Eneth ar y Bedd Master Abraham Lloyd, Tonyrefail. Pianoforte eolo (under 16), The Spinning Wheel": 1st, Miss M. Mills, Npntymoel, 2nd, Miss Annie Watkins, Nantymoel. Prize Bag: 1st, Miss Mainwaring (Pencoed); and, Scantie Plumer (Pencoed). Solo (girls under 14), o. 333 of Bankey's: Miss S. J. Lewis, Penooed. Recitation, "Song of the Shirt": Miss Gladys Grant, -voerkenflg. Contralto Solo, "He was Despised": Mies Bronwen Evans, Bridgend. Essay, "Women's Suffrage": Rev. T. J. Williams, Kenfig Hill. Duet (tenor and bass) "Y Delyn a'r Crwth": Gwilym Williams (" Gwilym Taf ") and Thomas Jones (Pencoed). Mixed Choirs, "Consider the Lilies" Peny- graig Glee Society (conductor Mr. D. Row- land James). Tenor Solo, "Sailor's Grave": Mr. William Griffiths (Gilfach Goeh). Original Poem, "The Crucifixion": Mr. Richard Hughes, Nantymoel. Soprano Solo, Gwalia Anwyl," Mrs. David Lewis, Pencoed. Bass Solo, Abide in Me Mr. Tom Jones, pencoed. Male Voice: "The cruspdera 11: Kenfig Hill (conductor Mr. J. Bees). I BARRY. The second annual eisteddfod in aid of the funds of Barry Island Baptist Church was held in a spacious marque.e near Whitmore Bay on Tuesday. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. T. Samuel. The following were the nrineinal 1'I'S111 t! Soprano solo, "Wings to Heaven": Mrs. E. G. Williams, Abertillery. Pianoforte solo" Tarantelle" Divided between Miss Blatiche John, Dinas Powis, and Master Willie Thomas, Gilfach Goch. Contralto solo, "A Voice from the Spirit Land": Miss Bessie White. Cardiff. Violin solo, "Slumber Song": Master Evan Walters, Barry Dock. Essay, Ambition" Mr. J. James, Cyfartbfa-street Cardiff. Baritone solo' The Mighty Deep": Mr. ?yo.rwe,rth WilHame, ynyshir. No. 2 champion solo: Mr. T. Bonnell, Pentre Yetrad. Recitation, "The Heritage': 1st, Miss Susie Morris, Cardiff; 2nd, "Sarah," Nantymoel. Duet: Divided between Miss Marian Lewis and Miss Maggie Davies. Ynyshir, and Mr. Yorwerth William? and Mr. W. M. Griffiths. Gilfach Goch. Recitation, "Psalm of Life, 1st, Miss Dorecn Kulk, Cardiff; 2nd, Miss J. M. Price, Cardiff. .Tenor solo, "The mountain stream," divided between Mr..Ta]Íles Williams, Cardiff, and Mr. Ibm Bonnell, Yftrad. Chaired bard, poem on Daioni Duw Rev. Morris Isaac, Cadoxton-Barry. No. I open solo: Divided between Mr. James Williams, Cardiff, and Mr. Tom Bonnell, Pentre. Mixed choirs, Yr Haf": Grangetown (con- ductor, Mr. James WiHia.IDe) defeated Briton Ferry. Male voice, On the Eamparts": 1st, Kenfig Hill (conductor, Mr. William Rees); 2nd, Garth Male Voice; 3rd, Cambrian. RHIWDERIN. The fourth annual chair eisteddfod was held a-t Rhiwderin on Tuesday. The presi- dent, Mr. L. Foreetier-Walker, in his addreee, said that the spirit of professionalism seemed to be entering choral competitions. He suggested that a conference be held with a view to improving this feature of eistedd- fodau. The officials were: -Conductor, the Rev. W. Miles, Portsmouth; adjudicators- music, Professor David Evans, Mus. Bac., Car- diff; Mr. D. J. Hughes, A. and L.T.S.C., Tre- harris; elocution, Mr. J. H. Roberts, A.C.P., Newport; accompanists, Mies M. E. Jones, Newport, and Mr. E. Williams, Risca. The followine- waw the results- — Juvenile choir competition, test pioce Swee>t and Low" (Barnby): ist, Canton, Cardiff (conductress Miss G. Thomas); 2nd, Merthyr Vale (conductor Mr. I. Jenkins, A.C.). Pianoforte solo, under twelve years, Auld Reekie": Sidney Northcote, Bargoed. Children's solo, under fifteen yearp, Over the Line": 1st, Carrie Robinson, Rhiw- derin; 2nd, Eddie Harris, Basealeg. Children's duct, under fifteen years, The SaviouT with Me": Annie James and Friend, Rhiwderin. Baritone solo, Under the Desert Star J,f;r. Tom Lewis, Cardiff. Contralto solo, Hold Thou my Hand 1st, Miss Kate Michael, Cwm; 2nd, Mr. J. Part- ridge, Abertillery. Girls' solo, under fifteen Yeam "Ang,61f,; Ever Bright and Fair": lof,, Annie James, Rhiwderin; 2nd, Annie Maud Jenkins, Flour- de-lis. Tenor solo, "Sloop On": M'1'. Bdgsur Miles, Crumlin. Pianoforte solo, under eixteen years, "F-denda" 1st, Sidney Northcote, Bar good; 2nd, Hilda Mitchell, Newport. The adjudicator, in introducing the winner, a pretty golden-haired boy of not more than six or eight years of age, described him as the infant phenomenon of Bargoed. Recitation, "The Smil", let, Ruth M. Jones, Abartridwr; 2nd, Enid M. Davies, Risca; 3rd, Ada Evans, Swaaisea. "The "t- QCDa"Jet,. Mrs. Davidson, Pontypool; 2nd (divided), Mrs. I Turner, Caerphilly, and another. Pianoforte solo, "Moonlight Sonata "I Marion Jones, Swansea. Vocal duet, Excelsior": Mr. James Partridge and Miss Maud Talbot, Aber- tillery. Chair subject, The Genealogy of the Morgans of Tredegaa-, from the earliest time, including the male and female lines." Sir Marohant Williams, who was the adjudicator in this competition, made his awao-d to "Oadet" Mr. J. Kyrle FI?tch?T. Newport. Mr. Fletcher was escorted to the chair by the Rev. Mon Evans and Mr. J. H. Thompson, and decorated, by Mrs. L. Fo l'L'8tier- W allier. Base solo, "The Mighty Sea": Mr. Parry, New Tredegar. Male voice competition; prize, E15 and silver cup, presented by Mr. L. Forest-ier- Walker: test piece, On the Ramparts" There were four choirs competing, viz. Blaen-Clydach, Pengam (conductor, Mr i Edward Jones, G.T.S.C.). Machen (conductor. Gwilym I/on), and Bargoed (conductor, Mr. Haydn Richards, R.A.M.). The adjudicator, who said the rendering was disappointing, made his award to Bargoed. Chief choral, prize with gold medal for the successifttl evndru1(.JÍor. In this, like in the male voice competition, there were four competing choirs, viz.:—Ponty- mister (conductor, Mr. Joseph Watkins), Caerphilly (conductor, Mr. William Williams), Pengam (conductor, Mr. Edwin Jones), and Troedyrhiw (conductor, Ir. J. Crawnon Jones). The test-piece was the "Hallelujah Chorus." Mr. Evans in awarding the prize to Troedyrhiw said their combination had been good. and their performance all round better than the others.

I Negro Executed. MURDERED HIS LANDLADY. At Liverpool this morning Charlie Patter- son, 37, a coloured seaman, was executed for the murder of his landlady, Mrs. Lilian Jane Chariton, at Manchester, by cutting her throat. Patterson admitted his guilt sX the trial, and, although he had since at Walton main- ta-ined a stoical attitude, he was penitent at last. He met hia death without ftoUy trace of nervousness or agitation.

Where is Paul Jacobs P REPORTED DiSCOVERY INCORRECT No tidings have yet been heard of the boy, Paul Jacobs, aged four and a half, who strayed away from his home, 107, Penarth- Toa-d, Cardiff, on Saturday. A report was current this morning that the lad had been found in a shop a-t Penarth last night, but the police were unable to confirm the report, and the parents also deny its truth, stating they are etill in the I dark as to his whereabouts.

I WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT I The London correspondent of the "Western Mail" states this morning that he has the best reason for announcing that a Welsh Disestablishment Bill will be introduced in j the fourth session of the present Parliament.

I ON A HOLIDAY I 1 Barry Boy Drowned at Swansea The body of John Whitchurc, a boy of nine, was pioked out of the canal at Port Tennant, Swansea, this morning. Whitchurch, who lived at 87, Barry-road, B'arry, had been spending a holiday in Swansea* He was seen yesterday playing near the canal, and when it was known that he was missing, the canal was serached with the result that William Final, with whom the lad had been staying, recovered the body.

ABERYSTWYTH AND CHANNEL I FLEET Before the second division of the Channel Fleet left Aberystwith the Mayor received the following letter from Vice-admiral Ous- t,mnoe:- I cannot leave Aberystwyth without expressing, on the part of the captains, officers, and men of the squadron, our appreciation of the kind reception accorded to us by yourself, the corpora- tion, and the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. We have derived great pleasure from our visit to your town and its beautiful surroundings, and we hope that the people of Wales have been equally pleased with the sight of a squadron composed of some of the most powerful ships in his Majesty's Navy. I am very pleased to express to you our tha-nks."

DISAPPOINTED TRIPPERS Hundred's of passengers from South Wales were disappointed at Weeton t.his morning. The Red Funnel ste.a.mer Gwalia was booked to leave Weston at 9.50 a.m. Unfortunately, she was late in arriving, amd, consequently, lost the tide. The pa-aseingeirs who embarked a,t Weston were informed that it was impos- sible to leave until two p.m.

I To-day's Finance. LONDON, Wednesday, 1.0 p.m. Money in quiet demand at 2A per cent. Discount rates sihort bills :!o Joi.-16 per cent., and three months' bill, 3 13-16 per cent. Conwls and Irish and TraDsvaal }?MLS are un.ctt<d. Home Rails dull. Truths quiet. Mexican Bails unaltered. Americsuns dull. Foreigners quiet. Mines dull.

I FOOTBALL The Cardiff Captaincy I AJltthougCi Percy Bush has again been nominated for the captaincy of the Cardiff ol-tilb for the coming eeason. (says the Swiansee, "Leader"), he says he is not a candid ate, and further states tha.t he ifl using has influence to secure the election of R. T. Galbe. tihe popular Welsh Inttermaitional osntre, who hae already secured the "Docks" members. I To Play Down Under'' A Swaeteea paper states tniat Reggie Gidds, the initernaitional rc-ver," has definitely decided to acotfpt the English Union's invitation to go to New Zealand with the British Rugby team. The same pa-per understands that Aubrey Smith, of Swansea, is ale,) amolig the invited. Smith could not be seen on Tuesday after- noon, bu.t other members of the Swa.nseo •fifteen, who were spokeal to had heard •nothing- ————————.——.

i WELL-KNOW; BOXERS AT MERTHYR Aindraw Jepitha, wtho is miaitcflned to Joe White at Mertihyr hosing contest to-nwxrrow imethft for CWO a-md the welter-wetiigihit abiaim- ipfiontsiiiip of England and Wallet, arrived in MerWhyr om rfu«sday> accompanied by Charlie m, vlor aaid Ike Bradley, of Liverpool, ajid reported himself fit and well. Joe White is adtio i'n town. and in fine condi-toon, and 18 finririhing Ms course of training at Pooolt- D runder the caire of Ted Jones, Everything pointe to a fine oouftest between tlhese two weli^knowin men. rRhe 9at. novice competition for to-morrow milglht is raipidly fifeiug ul). and this will aleo be au interesting eveijt. The new club's enterprise Iieterves to receive every enoouiragemeiiit i'n its imitliwl effort.

I BOGUS FIRE CALLS Station-officer Oox, of the Upper Holloway Fire Station, yesterday told the North Lon- don magistrate that 176 bogU3 fire calls were given in his district loRBt year.

CHAUFFEUSES FOR BERLIN Owing to the recent strikes and the un- favourable weetlier, the mctor-oab trade in porlin is far from flourishing. Some com- paniee, to reduce expenses, have decided to engage female chauffcurs.

NEUROSIS FROM TELEPHONES Dr. Wellbaum, a German specialist, has raised an interesting discussion ae to whether persons habitually handling tele- phone instruments develop nervous dis- orders. The doctor alleges that they do, and a good many experts agree with Mm, while others do not.. The question has spread to Italy, where an official committee bas decided against Br. Wellbaum, while con- victing the telephone on other ooilints of their own.

MUCH SNAPSHOTTED General Booth is the most photographed man of his time. S'nc? the Generi ,17s,=te on Ins motor tour through England and Wales three weeks ago, he h?s been photo- graviled mare than 4.000 times.

SURREY V. NOTTS. Result of corresponding match lust year:-Notts, 367 and 2K for six wickets; Surrey. 595 and 65 for DO wicket. Match drawn. SURREY. Firs-t innings. Second inniogs. Hajrvard, c Hallam, b Wass 8 not "t 20 Hobti6, c Hard staff, b Wass 6 not out. 20 Hayes, c Iremonger. b Hallam 95 Holland, c Iremonger, b Giinn (J.) .21. J. N. Crawford, c Oates, b Hatla.m .11. Lord .!)Mm e-uy C Jones, b Gunn (J.) B'1 Marshal, c Oates, b Wan.. 12 Lees, c Hardstaff, b Wam.. 10 Strudwick, c Branston, b Waas 8 Smith, not out 8. N. A. Knox, at Oxtes, b Giuiq (J.) 14 5 Extras 2 Extras 5 Total 265 Total (0) 45 NOTTS. First inning. Second innlngi. A. O. Jones, c Havward, b Knox 1 Iromonger, c Marshall, b Knox Z1 Grunu (G.), b Havee 16 Gtlijn (J.), o Mac.hall, b Lees 25 Hajdstaff, c Strudwick, b Leee 12 N. V. C. Turner, c Have*, b Tj«N58 0. Payton, not out .149 Branston, b Le iO Oates, c and b Crawford 19 Hail lam, b Smith 46 Wa&3, not out 6. Exea-as 25 l?xera -1. Total (9 wick?4?.) 3"0 BOWLING ANALYSTS. SU-RRKY.—Kirst Innings. O. M. R. W. waft 27 1 122 S HallMIl 22 4 64 2 J. Gunn U.5 2 48 2 Ireraonsjer 7 0 27 It

KENT V. SUSSEX. I Result of correapoadmg m&tch tMt year:-Keut, 868; Susoex, 10re and 261. Kent won by an innings and lil runa. Although not attracting nearly as large. a company as on the two previous d-i> s, the opeomg match of the Oaartertxiry Week was agaiin favoured with plea- wwvt weather this morning, even if a st-rong westerly breeze still prevailed. Sussox, with one wicket down in their swond innings for 144, were only 39 in arrears. Vine (30) and P.. Relf (5) faced Fielder and Dilion at il.?0. Little was done with Dillon, but sixteen runs came tn one ovor from Fk;ider. Belf getting throe 4's and a single and Vine a three. Hum- phreys went on, and Fielder crossed over, but before noon the arrears had be-en cleared off without further loss. licK again batted in excellent for-, and Vine appeared to considerable advantage. Score:— SU86EX. First innings. Second inntafa. ViDe, c Mason, b Woolley.. 0 not 30 C. B. Fry, st Huish, b Maeon 19 R. A. Young, b Woollev 0 b Dillon 60 Killick, c Soyim?ir, b Fielder 12 J. W. Nason, b Fielder 25 Relf (A.), c Mason, b Hum- phreys C. L. A. Smith, b Humphreys 0. IMf(R?,not' out.67not.out??????? 6 Oox, b Humphreys 34 Loach, c Day, b Falr&mvice.. 3û Dwyer, run out 0 Extrae. 3 Ext..s 9 Tot<t<l 210 Total (1) 104 KENT. First inningt. Second innings. E. W. Dillon, c Relf (R.), b Relf (A-) 9. Humphreys, run out II Seymour, run out 36 K. L. Hutchings, c Lewh, b Eelf (A.) 32 A. P. :;t; 3 ,A-. P. Day, bol, b Leach— 15 RIaker. 'cyoun?.bKiUick.. 19 J. R. Mason, not out.121 b Leach 39 irvœnd\k:: 50 vice, c and Fiel6er, b Reif (A.) 11 ???..??.? Extras 9. Total. 353 BOWLING ANALYSIS. SUSSEX.-Firet innings. .0. M. R. W. Fielder 23 4 75 2 Woolley 19 3 44 2 Humphreys 13 2 42 3 Mason 11 6 24 1 FairaOTvice 5-5 1 22 1 Fielder and Woolley eaeh bowied & no-bail. KENT.—First tunings. O. M. R. W. Oox 31 10 99 1 Belf (A.) 34.1 11 J05 Dwyer. 9 0 31 0 Leach 18 4 67 2 Kiliick 19 4 52 2

I GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. IEHEX. I Result of corresponding match last year:—Eeeex, 84 and I 177; Gloucestershire, 173 and 39 for one wicket. Gloucestershire won by nine wickets. GLOUCESTERSHIRE First innings. Second innings. Longdon, c Gillingham, b Buckenham g7 b Mead 57 Board, lbw, b Mead 28 c Edwards, b M'G aliey 50 Salter, b M.ad 13 c Freeman (E.), b Mead .29 Winstone, b Mead lb Mead 33 G. L. Jeesop, b Mead 4e Gillingh-, b Mead .85 H. 8. Goodwin, e GiiHngbana, b M'Gahey 34 b Mead 5 F. B. Roberts, b Mead 1 c Benhsm, b M'Ga.bey 6 L. D. Browniee, Ibw, b Buck- entom 29 lbw, b Buckeoham. 6 H:=: b Buckeoham 2 bWB: I Mj?, b Mead. 20 c Freeman (J.), b Buckentiam 14 Dennett, not ouZ 7 not otit 0 Extras. 16 Extl9S. 8 Total 256 Total 299 ESSEX. Firat Innings. Second innings. J. W. H. T. Dougias, b Dennett 24 Reeves, b Jesasp 9. P. PelTw, 0 Board, b Jessop 64 C. M'Gaiey, c Jessop, b Dennett 6. Rev. F. H. GUHngbam, o Jessop, b Dennett Freeman (E.), lbw, b Dennett 16 Huckonbam, b Mills 6 G. Edwards, b Jessop 13 Benham, c La,n, b Den- nett 3. Freeman (J.), b Jessop 9 Mead, not out 10 .?..——?. Extrae 7 .?. Tot? .173 .? I BOWLING ANALYSIS. GLOUCESTERSHIRE.—First innings. O. M. R. W. Bucilenham 22 3 82 3 J. W. H. T. Douglas 4 1 7 0 Mead 34.3 7 89 6 C. M'Gahey 15 0 54 1 Douglas bowled two no-balls. BC-SEX.-Fir-t innlngB. O. M. R. W. Joosop 115 3 38 4 Dennett 35 14 63 5 Hoggins 13 4 30 0 Langdon 2 0 4 0 MiHa.J?.JJ. 13 6 H 1

I YORKSHIRE V. LANCASHIRE. I Result of corresponding match last year:—Laneaaklre, I a7 and 151; Yorkshire, 177 and 42 for four wlcketa. Yorkshire won by six wiekets. LANCASHIRE. First mnmga. second innings. R. H. Spooner, c TunnieMffo, b Rhodes 32 lbw, b Rhodes 28 A. C. MaoLarem, b Hirst 23 b HiTst. 15 Tyldesley, lbw, b Rhodes. 1 st Hunter, b Rhodes 3 Makepeace, b Hirst 13 c Tunn'icliBe, b 7 Him 7 A. H. Hornby, b Hirst. 65 run out 4ti H. D. Stanning, c Bates, D Rhodes 0 c Hirst, b Myers.. 42 Harry, a Hunter, b Hirst g =sb. 4 8 Dean, b Rhodm 2 c D?enWn, b Rhodes 9 0-k, Wh}. 2b Hirst 7 Kermode, c Smith, b Rhodea.. 1 c Bates, b Rhodes. 4 Worsley, not out 5 not out 2 Extr.e 2 Extras 8 Total .I3ô Total .179 YORKSHIRE. nrgt innings. Second innme?. Hon. ? S. Jackson, b D-A « ï=¿itf!: t. Ii D?nton, b Harry 3. Bates, b DeMi 10 HiTst, b Harry 5. &Iiodes b Kermode 69 Wilkinson, c Worsley, V Dean 43  Myers, c WOnHey, b Keimode 25 .????1??.? E. Smith, c Cook, b Kermode 1 Lord Erwke, c MteLaren, b D I I. 0. Hunter, not out 0 Extras 8.J.????.??.? Tot!tl .1M .? BOWLING ANALYSIS. L.A.NCASHIRE.-Fir inningB. O. M. R. W. Hirat 27 8 50 4 Rhodes 28 8 71 6 Wilkineon 2 0 6 0 Jackson 1 0 7 0 YORKSHIRE—First innings. O. M. R. W. Dean 33 13 49 4 Kermode 16.1 5 39 3 Harry I 32 12 .63 3 Cook 5 0 24 0 Kermode bowled one no-ball.

—————— SOMERSET V. MIDDLESEX. Result of corresponding match last Year:-M.iddlesex, 239 and 229; Somerset, 377 and ? for no wicket. Somerset won by ten wickets. When piay ceased at Taunton last evening Somerset were in a hopeless position, as with throe wickets down for 67 in their second innings tiiey required no fewer than 335 runs to save the innings defeat. The ga e was continued at e4even o'clœk this morning in cooler waMher, very few people being present. Braund and Phillip?? the not outo wi?.h 17 and 1 =ve1 fP¡;ÍI=e no O;1!1' 1, re???pec??.iv,e?ty, Pbillips was c?ght K long?n, %nd Lee respectively, PMllipe was caught ait long-on, and Lee fell to a good catch at cover-point from his first ball. Braund and Woode, however, made a good stand, Woods hitting well, while Braund, missed when 30, batted carefully. Score:— MIDDLESEX. First liming*. gooond IImmp. P. F. Warner, c Tyler, b BrMmd 77 J.tas:' e 'j'b 71 Whittle' 180 Mttton, c W;b. 45 =lc Pal&tret, i)f; M- W. Pyue, c nd bTvIer22. Murrell, b Phillips 2 C. C. Page, c Woods, b Tyler 48  Ifcolls, nrn mt 6 Hearne, n?A out 7 Napier, lbw, b Trier 4 .??J?? Mignon, c L?wts, b Tyler 0 NxtT«. 14 Total 552 SOMERSET. First inning!. Second innings. P. R. Johnson, c H?&me, b P.¿h.c. 54 c Milton, b Weals.. 15 Braund, c Payne, b Napier.. 7 not out. 40 Lewis, b Tarrant 4 c Tarrant, b Wells 11 L. C. H. Palairet, c Payne, b Napier 8 c Tarraot, b Hearne -at S. M- J. Woods, c Wells, b Tarraot 0 not it 34 F. A. PhiHips, c Payne, b Napier 19 C MIIIO-, b WIla. 8 ='ï;'Ta:r'i 1 ..H,I.: 8 F. M. Lee, b Tarrant 0 c Hearne, b WeW 0 A. E. Nowtm, b T;brm" 9 Whittle, mat out Tyler, ran out 17 Extme. 2 Ex?aa ..?11?? Total ,ï6õ Total (5) .Tlij

BRIGHTON MEETING. Paddock Finals. I BY GOLDSEEKER. BRIGHTON, Wednesday. There will be no clashing with the Brighton Meeting this afternoon. A programme of seven events has been compiled, the chief item being the time- honoured Brighton Cup, which is now confined to three year olds. The weat her at the time of telegraphing is delightful, a.nd the prospects are good. Selec- tions Rottingdean Plate—MALVINA. Stanme-r Plate—ROECANNA. Brighton Cup—LADY HASTY. Juvenile Selling—NILE GREEN. Sussex Plate—FAIRY FOOTSTEP. I Berwick Welter—YELLOW PERIL. Apprentices' Plate—BANTOCK. Notes and Selections. BRIGHTON, Wedtneeday Morning1. The August Meeting at Brighton yesterday was better patronised tha-n ever, for this is always a popular fixture, and the racing fully justified the patronage aooorded, as the sport from beginning to end was full of interest. The Brighton Handicap was productive of a surprise, Menu la-nding a 20 to 1 chance for Mr. J. B. Jo.el, after a decpera4,e finish, with Kiosque, who had what to be a winning lead, before reaching the straight, but failed to last home. Menu was Mr. Joel's third winner of tihe day. To-day the Brighton Cup is down for decision, a.nd this race in times paet has been won by many good animate, but there is not a single horse that can oome irato this categ-ory to-day. Apponyi and Lady Hasty aire the pa.ir I like most, a.nd the fartcr is likely to start a warm favourite. Triangle has bean scratched, leaving I APPONYI I to represent the Kingselere st-able-a. tip which should be obvious. Other races may be won by tKxme of the fcttlowing:- Eottingdean Plat e—SUTTEJS. Stanmer PIMe-OECIL FRAIL.* Juvenile Plate—COUNTERFEIT. Sussex Plake-.NUTWITH (if absent, RECK- LESS). Berwick Welter-YELLOW PERIL. Aipprenfcioee' Pla.te-BELL FLOWER. I MERLIN.

I PROBABLE RUNNER8 FOR TO- DAY'S RACES. Rottingdean Plate—Red Angus, Waterville, England's King, Tartollar, Suttee, Lia Foux- ohetbe, Malvina, La Belle, ajid Ghattan. Stammer Pla.te-st. Luke, Light o' Day, St. Bernard II., Minerbio, Termagant, Cecil Frail, Mime, Gletn Lassie, Crinkles, tollman's Way, Roocana, Parkhnrst, and Scarkt Pimpernel. Brighton Cup-Proda, Printonian, Sit" Savin, Appcxmyi, Periotone, Beetwarde, amfl Lady Hasty. Juvenile SeHtag Pliat.e-All ready to run. Sussex Plate--Ail ready to run (exoeia Oreb, Wiiitabury, and Lady Olio). Berwick Welter Haaidioaip—Kolo, Yellow Peril, St. Oliver, Sweet Tooth, and Square Leg. Apprentices' Plate-Loid Rosamore, Bell Flower, Marcristine, Mane Antoinette, Wild Will, Bomtock, amd Gambol.

II EVENING EXPRESS" FiNAL8 BRIGHTON MEETING. 2. O.-YALVINA. 2.30.—SCARLET PIMPERNEL. 3.O.—LADY HASTY. 3-M.-M-AUSBAC. 4. 0.—RECKLESS. 4.30.-KOLO. 5. 0.—WILD WILL (nap).

NEWMARKET NOTES. (PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEWM AUKET, Wednesday. LEFT FOR BRIGHTON. Croaabar, Damage, Goemoai, BlundelLa, Hope, Beeuu, Land League, EmeraJd, Kil- wittnMig, Haloya, Carrier Pigeon, Bridesmaid, Snatcih, Dutch, and Mountain Lad. LEFT FOR POLEGATE. Terpsichore, La Coupe, and Rosalind, BRIGHTON MEETING. SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY:— Juvenile Plate.-OBERIA FILLY. Staasex PLaitle-RECKLESS. Berwick Ho.ndioo:p- YELLOW PERIL. Brighton Cup—FREDA PILLY. Apprentices' PbAe-MAltORISTINE. Stammer Platle-MINERBIO. RoWamgdeam PIa*- BEAU.

OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. BRIGHTON MEETING. Alfriston Plate (6)-liaxnock, 9 to 2 agst; Woolley, I to 1 agst. 4 Ovingdt?n Plate (U)—l6is,4 to 1 agst; St. Cyril, 4 to 1 agt; Da-lett., 8 to 1 agst. Marine Plate (H)-The Rialto, 8 to 1 sot; Billidere, 4 to 1 agst; Dianantee, 100 to 8 agst. Hassocks Plate (7)-Terburg, 8 to 1 apt; Oreb, 8 to 1 agst. Brighton Stakes (9)-Menu, 20 to 1 agst; Kiosque, 13 to 1 agst; Tirara. 4 to 1 aget. Henfield Plate (10)—Cralgellaohie, 9 to 4 aget; American Lad, 10 to 1 agst; Iiford, 7 to 1 agst. Corporation Plate .(9)-Undorstudy, 5 to 1 sot; Retrenchment, 6 to 5 agst; Miritoi, 4 to 1 agst. RIPON MEETING. Claio Plate (19)-Black Gal, 7 to 1 aget; Auricula filly, 8 to 1 agst; Cuppadocia, 8 to 1 agst. Studley Plate (ii)-Belle of Mayfair, 4 to 1 agst; No Use, 7 to 1 agst; Salax, 6 to 1 agst. Grand Stand Plate (9)-Grey Man, 11 to 2 aget; Scotch Boy, 8 to 1 agBt; Crow Cup, 11 to 4 agst. City Handicap (6)-Guilane, 2 to 1 agst; Phidippidefi, 5 to 1 agst. Innkeepers' Plate (6)-Drumeoel1, 4 to 1 agst; King's Letter, 5 to 1 agst Newby Plate (61-Aberlow, 5 to 2 agst; Royal Warning, 3 to 1 agst.

I OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The "Sportaman" has been officially latormae4 by Messrs. Weatherby of the following All engagements in Colonel Fenwick's name—Cat-tie Hag and Br-pton Lose. All engagements—Caidecote, Gagoul filly, and Greek Play. Brighton and Lewes engagements-All Mr C Hib- bert's horses. Ciub Open Long Welter, Lewee—Vardon. :K evill Plate. Lewee—Stomer. Redcar Second Summer enggementr-Lucy II.

r NEWMARKET TRIAL. The "Sportsman" Newmarket correspondent eay. the following trial took place on T*uesday :-Butter's Senseless (0 Butlers), 1; liinovairt, 2; Lady Graveaire (R Majiser), 5, Sybil d'Or colt, 4; Siegfrida, 5; orer five furlongB. Won by two lengths; a length sepa- rated the second and third.

BOXING BOXING BOXING MERTHYR NATIONAL ATHLETIC CLUB. GRAND OPENING NIGHT. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1907. GPEAT 16-HOUND INTERNATIONAL CONTEST, For £300 and the Welter-weight Championship oi England and Wales, between ANDREW JEPTHA amd. JOE WHITE (South Africa). (Cardiff). IO-BOUND CONTEST, for L25 between CHAEUEY ,l*f ()TnOt:5inf¡ify jJMenUyr). 4-Bound Trial between Young Jennings (Dowlais) and Melville Beets (Mertbyrj. Grand &-6tone Novioe Compe- tition (open to Wales), for handsome Silver Cup <rttner-up Silver Lev«r Watch), supplied by Messrs. rH. Samuels and Co., Jewellers. Merthyr. Entries to be sent at once to the Club Secretary, Mr. George Harry. Entrance Free. Members' subscription, 10s. and Sa. (Reserved), and zs. 6d. (Unreserved;. Commencing at 8 o'olock prompt. Mirror of Life" Stakeholders, Referee, and provide 4oJ,. Gloves. e3963 TOPPING AND SPINDLER, TURF COMMISSION AGENTS, FLUSHING, HOLLAND. the Oldest Established and Most Extensive Firm of Turf Commission Agents in the World. No Commission Ohargod on Starting Ptm or Accumulators at Starting Price. AU Letters to be addressed- Poet6 2k& TOrUNG Md SPINDLIZ PMt-?tt.M. N<Usamo. itc)liAND. 4u46

BIRTHS,MARRIAGES A DEATHS AND IN MEMORIAM. for Inserting advertisements under tb.1s he84- Ing :-le. for 30 WQrds &.nd Id. for Every Two XZUS Words. No notice of this description wLU be Inserted udleft authenticated by the name aud address of the leoatt. Telegrams and tclepiionic messages cannot be acted ,;In until confirmed in writing. BIRTHS. LINDSTOL.—August 5th, at Castleton House, De Bnrg-h-stneet, the wife of Captain Lindsto!, a daughter. MARRIAGES. HOWE—TREW.—At. St. Paul's Church, Newport, August 6U1, 1307, by the Kov. John Grenffli Howe, of Sw«njea, to Emmie, youngest daughter of the late Tom Trew, of Newport. DRATHS. LLEWELLYN.—On August 8ta, at the residence of her sister, at Dtnyraiit, Pontypridd, Catherine Llewellyn, Draper, of PontvpricLd. Public Funeral thence at 1 o'clock Thursday, a'L 12, to t -,r (?!i' PE4 ?,iend6? ,indl%. zcept (strictly private; for Ao. dirc. Friendfc kindly accept this intimation. GRIFFITHS.—August 3, at Gloucester Arms, Abeidare, Albert Edward Griffiths, foimerly of the Whilcombe Inn, Aberdire, aged 42. Funeral Thursday, at 3.30 p.m.. Aberdare Cemetery (Gentlemen only), in Momoriam. POPE.-In Loving Memory of my dear husband, Cornelius (Neil) ¡>o, ho passed away Aut 6th, 1898. Gone but not forgotten. MC, j n bU¿or/o::I: of my d-r brother, Sam MOrg?in, who was accldnt811v drowned ilear the S??m?n'?, Hospital, August 7td, 1906. Unto M he was but lent.—S:st«r Emmie.

I AUGUSTINE J. SI OK A-, FUNERAL DIRECTOB. Personal Supervicion to All Orders. Hilt. Tel.: Cardiff, :No. 704. Poet-office TaL: No. 512, Cardiff. Telegrams: AUGUSTINE STONE, Cardiff. 5, WOPJUNG-ST., CA-RDIFF.

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. POOR ATTENDANCE, BUT GOOD ENTRY AT CHEPSTOW. The ninth annual show came off on Trteø- day in Pieroefteld Park, but was marred by the wet weather. The attendance was materially interfered with, but the show was an excellent one, the entries exceeding those of previous years. The secretarial duties were in the hands of Messrs. G. Vaughan- Hughee, J. W. Stanton, and G. C. Francis. Chief awards:- LJGHT HORSES (For Members Only.) Brood hunter: 1st, Edward Curre, Itton Court; 2nd, S. Sharp, Tliornwell. Brood roadster mare: 1st, Rev. N. S. Barth- ropp, It ton 2nd, Jolm Langley, Kilgurrwg. Three-yea-r-old huut-er: 1st, H. J. Cullimore, Iiedbury; 2nd, Mrs. R. Price, Howick. 'ITiree-year-old roadster: W. R. Lyeashfc, Caetleiord. Two-year-old hunter: 1st. Miss Edith Clay. Pieroefield Pa-rk; 2nd. G. P. Harding, Roger- stone Grange. Yearling hunter: let, Miee E. L. day; 2nd. S. Sharp. Foal calculated to become a hunter: 1st, John Dangley; 2nd. L. M. Jones, Crick. CART HORSES (Open). Cart mare: let, Henry Oakley, Dewetow; 2nd, C. D. Phillips. Newport. (Confined to Tenant Farmers.) Cart m tre 1st. Steiad and Sons, Penhow; 2nd, Ben Phillips; 3rd, W. E. Jones, Great Houee, Oaldicot. (For Members Only.) Cart gelding or mare, four years old and upwards: let, Henry Oakley; 2nd, lien Phillips. Cart faol: 1st s,nd tod, Henry Oakley. (Open.) Cart foal by a Dewstow stallion: 1st, Stead and So-ns; 2nd, L. H. Arthur, Rod wick. Three-year-old cart gelding- or filly: 1st, Sir W. H* Marling, B-arl; 2nd, Stead and boas. Two-year-old cart geldinig or fiUy: isx, H. Oaktey: 2nd, L. R. Artour. Yearlmg cart colt or filly: let, H. Oakley, 2nd. L. H. Art-buT. Shire Horse Sccaety's silver medal R. Oakley HUNTERS. Hunter, capable of carrying 146t.: 1st, Edward Curre; 2nd, Miss E. L. Clay. Hunter, capable of oarrymg l2st. 1st, Miss E. L. Clay, Pieree-field Pars, "Sly Puss"; l. u(L Miss Clay, Guy." Four-year-old, oalculat-ed to bcoome » hmroter: let.. Miss E. L. Clay, Sly P-uee 2nd T/Iiss E. L. Clay, H.arvey Sauce. JUMPING. Local c-laps: 1st, W. Fletcher, Pontypool; 2nd, H. Crum, Pontypool. Open class: lot, T. Singer, armi,nBter, Miss Dainty -1 2nd, Waiter B. Grundy, Wor- cetster, Sttriton"; 3rd, W. B. Grundy, St-radford LasIS." Consolation prize: Fred N-esae, lrareioy, "MiÜk Oa>Tt." DRIVING. (For )iembets OcJy.) Harness horse, over 14.2: let, W. F- lbymcht. Elsie Hall"; 2nd, Hon. Mrs. Bataurst. Inwiisr-atih." (Champion Claae.) Harnees horee, over 14.2: let, Albert G. Vorrior, Bristol, Bristol Swell"; 2nd. Thomas Atibot, Bristol, Her Ladyship." (Open Cla-saeB.) Harmeee horse. over 14.2: 1st, J. D. Crewd. eou, CbeMe-ntham. "Syde .M a.rquiB" 2nd, W. R. Castle-ford, "&sic Ha.ll." Harness horse, not exceeding 14.2: 1st, Mass G. Fitzr-oy Burston, Massey Dot"; 2nd, Tlnomafi Moleewort/h, Romance." Pair of horses, to be driven in double har- ness: 1st, Miss G. literoy Burston, Maasey Dot"; 2nd, W. R. Lysagbt, Caetleford. Tandem team: 1st, Miss G. Fitzroy Buretoa, Taunton, "Maesey Dot" and Pinderafield Sapphire" 2nd, the Hon. Mre. Bathurst 11 Lyd- nev, "Birthday Gift" and "In nee rath. PONY CLASSES. Pony, not exceeding 13.2, driven in harness by a lady: let, Mrs. Alberta Lewis, Mon- mouth.; 2nd, the Hon. Miss Ethel Lopes, Shirenewton, BriJluint." (Open Class.) Smartest and most suitable riding pony for children, not exoeediag 13.2, ridden by either hoy or girl under fourteen years of tWe: 1st, Wyndham Hugget, Portekewett. "Taffy": 2nd, E. A. Facey, Ruardean, "Dainty"; whip, for best rider, Mies B. Ockenden, Ca.Idioot. Hackney Horse Society's medal ■- W. B. Lyeaght, Lydney, "Forest Queen." OATTLE .-SHORTli ORNS. Stock bull, two-year-old and upwards: lfel, L. M. Jones, Crick; 2nd, H. Clay. Yearling bull: 1st, Mrs. R. Price; 2nd, J. Talbot. Bull calf: 1st, H. Clay, Piercefleld Park; 2nd, W. R. Oorfield. ANY BREED. Two-year-old steers: let, John Jonee, Greenpool; 2nd, B. Pick. Yearling steers: let, Charles Langham, Chepetow; 2nd, Henry Jones, Grondra. Two-year-old heifers: let, J. Talbot; 2nd, C. Langham. Yearling heifers: 1st, J. Talbot. 2nd, H. Clay. Cow, other than Channel Island: let, J. TiaJtbot; 2nd, B. Pick. Channel island cow or heifer: 1st, W. Beard, Pontysaeson; 2nd, E. H. Garrett, Tititern. SHEEP. Wether lawbe: leu E. Curre; 2nd. G. P. .Harding. Ewe lam-be: let, E. Curre: 2nd. Mrs. R. Price. Yearling ewee: lsfc and 2nd, Mm. R. Price; 3rd, E. Curre. Breeding ewee: let amd 2nd, Mrs. R. Prioa. Ram: let, C. O. Laddie: 2nd, G. P. Harding. Rem lamb: 1st and 2nd, Mre. R. Price. PIGS. Cottager's pig, not over twelve months old: 1st, J. Moule, SIt. Arvam's; 2nd, Albert Price, St. Arx an's. SHEEP DOGS. Old English sheep, doe- or bitolv: Robert Bus- man., Ledbury Park. Collie, dog or bitch: 1st, W. Hainee, Pwi- meyric; 2nd, Robert Rugroan; 3rd, Albert Prioe, St. ArTan s SHOEING. Shoeing cart horee: let, J. Hewett., Pen how; 2nd, W. Ford, Coidioot; 3rd, F. Towneend, Caerwent.

MAIDEN'S LUCKY FALL. While walking along a path on the Salisch- loss, a mountain 2,19oft. hig-h, overlooking Olten, a little Swise girl, aged eight, fell over a precipice Fifty feet down she wae caught by a bush, which, however, gave way, and she was ultimat-ely found lying unoonscioas on a haystack 200ft. lower. She wae able to walk home.

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