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For Women Folk. I HOMELY HINTS AND DAiNTY DIHESI Bananas are very good with beefsteak. While the steak is on the broiler, slice two I bananas in rounds half an inch thick; fry them in a little butter, and arrange over I the beefsteak on a hot dish. Garnish with plenty of parsley. Mock Crab Carefully remove the skin and seeda from lib. of firm toinatoe3 and cut into small pieces, grate 4oz. of Cheddar cheese, add to the tomatoes in a basin, and season with a teaspoonfal of made mustard, a table- spoonful of mushroom ketchup, and a little curry powder. Have ready the yolks of two eggs (hard boiled), and rub all the ingredients -eii together with a wooden spoon until perfectly smooth. Serve in scallop shells. Enough for four persons. Beef.Steak and Oysters Stewed Put 1,li, beefsteak into a stewpan, with 2oz. butter and a little water. When the meat is a nice brown, pour in a half pint of water, a little pepper and salt, and the liquor strained from a dozen and half oysters. Set the pan over a moderate fire, and let the meat stew slowly. Then add five dessertspoonfuls of port wine, a piece of butter rolled in flour, and the dozen and half oysters. Stew it all together till the oysters are done. and serve it up very hot. Fruit and Nut Cake Scald one cupful of milk and dissolve in it one tablespoonful of butter, one table- spoonful of sugar, a.nd a half-teaspoonful of salt. Let this cool till it is blood-warm, then add one yeast cake dissolved in a little warm water, and sufficient flour to make a thick batter. Beat the mixture until it is smooth, then set aside until it is very light. Now beat well together three eggs, two cup- fuls of sugar, and two-thirds of a tlp-fnl of butter. Add them to the light batter. Beat all together for a moment, then set aside again toO rise a second time. Prepare a cup- ful of seeded raisin3, half a cupful of chopped citron, half a cupful of chopped walnuts and almonds mixed, add these to the raised batter, with one teaspoonful of vanilla and sufficient flour to make a thick batter. Beat all well together, then pour the mixture into two well-greased loaf-tins. Let them stand until light, then bake the cakes in a moderate oven.

Passing Pleasantries. I Hortense (proudly): Do you really think I I am different from other women? -kigerr-on.; I hope so, Hortense. All the others have refused me. Wife (to her husband): Poor children! When you get up they have gone to school. When you come back from the club they are asleep; you might seaa them a picture post- card from time to time. Mary: Is she a friend of yours? Bella: How can I tell ? We haven't one mutual acquaintance. "Are they happily married?" "Yes, they both go their own way." Mrs. Sniff: You mustn't believe all you hear. Mrs. Malopro: I don't, nor half I say. A Chinese servant was sent out to inquire how the rain water was filling the water butts round the house. When he returned he reported to his master: Some is fully, some half fully, and some running over, but average all about fully." ONLY A MORTGAGE. I Mrs. Gusher (superciliously): You haven't seen our beautiful yacht, have you? It's simply magnificent, and Lord Neptune says it is the best he has erer been on. I suppose your husband cannot afford such a luxury yet ? Mrs. Facto: No; the nearest approach he can get to it is to hold the mortgage on the one your husband hae.

Nightmare of Neuralgia. This Girl's Life was one long torture until her Blood was enriched by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, Probably no person is better acquainted with the distressing pains of Neuralgia than Miss Hilda frost, the bright young daughter of a Northamptonshire farmer, now resident with her parents at Seywe-11 Grounds, near Blakoeley. She has Lately emerged from the ordeal, and that she is well to-da.y and free from pain is entirely owing to Dr. Willia.ma' Pink Pills for Pale People. THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE. To a Northampton Daily Reporter" repre- sentative, who made inquiries at the farm, Mrs. Froet and her daughter, Hilda, told the story. Yes." said Mrs. Frost, some little time ago Hilda had a severe illness, which seemed to sap all her strength. Little household duties in which she used to assist me soon tired her. She moped about in a languid way. She was growing fast about this time. and we, naturally enough, understood her age was soniewbat against her. Although j we tried to excite her appetite with deli- cacies, she seemed to turn against food, and what she did eat failed to nourish her I There was no mistaking the fact that she was Ansemic. for the signs were so 26ppaxont in our daughter. TERRIBLE TORTURING TOOTHACHE. Her sleep became very fitful, and con- stant toothache troubled her. Yet when tooth after tooth was extracted the Neuralgia aeemed to fly to her head. Her peculiar pallor and wasted appearance caused both of us grave anxiety. She became breathless on the leaet exertion; her heart palpitated most distressingly if she mounted a few stairs, and she frequently had fainting fits Her nerves also were quite unstrung, and the least noise alarmed her. But sinoe the time I speak of," Mrs. Frost added.. Hilda. has changed into a bonny. healthy girl, for which change Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are responsible." Miss Hilda herself then remarked: I never get an attack of Neuralgia now, though at one time to go outside the door would oause me ortiel torture. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills gave me back erven better health than I had lost, and such strength and energy, too! I can eat well and enjoy my food thoroughly, while I sleep splend;ldl-y." A FRIEND CURED OF LOCOMOTOR ATAXY. I Dr. Willia.ma Pink Puis were recom- mended to my mother," said Miss Hilda in conclusion, by a great friend who has been cured of Locomotor Atazy by them, and that after four clever doctors had given the poor suffe^r up as quite in-curable." Miss Frost's most painful trial was entirely due to impoverishment of her blood. Her nervae, starved of nutrition, made their pro- teet in terrible Neuralgic attacks that turned life into a martyrdom. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills supplied new healthy blood that forti- fied her weary nerves, ciired the Neurilgia, a.nd dispelled all signs of Anasmia. Similarly Dr, Williams' Pink Pills have cured, in count- less instances, many forms of Nervous Disorders, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Hache, Women's Ills St. Vitus' Dance, Paralysis, ijuemia, Indigestion, and Rheumatism. Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers, or you can obtain them direct from the Dr. Williams, Medicine Com- pany, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London, post free, one box for 2s. 9d., or six boxes for 153. 9d. IA60

PENARTH CHARITIES BENEFITI The committee of the fancy dress ball held at the Paget-rooms, Penarth, on January 3 in aid of local charities state that, owing to the kindness and generosity of those who assisted them, the profits amounted to E44, which sum has been divided amongst the fol- lowing :—Victoria Nurses' Institute (Penarth branch), St. Augustine's Church and Cogan Church, for the nck and needy; Father Rosetti, Penarth Free Breakfast Fund for Children, amd Mies Daviee, council school.

MOSS' EMPIRES, LIMITED I The directors of 3toeV Empires (Limited) have resolved to recommend to the share- holders at the annual meeting that a divi- dend for the half-year to December 31, 1907, be paid at the rate of 10 per cent. per an-Bum, free of income-tax, absorbing £ 27,841; that the tram of £ 60,000 be added to reserve, a.nd that the balance of £13,811 be carried forward to the current year's account.

M.C.C. V VICTORIA I Melbourne, Friday.—It has been decided not to make any change in the team which will ret Vi<toris in the t match against the M.C.C. to-morrow, except t?La? Word wiJJ rappee HaBtmga. G()ry has been acked to i?a.y in ta? fourth t??st ullmt??.Xk2I lbouxmz. probably m?cin? M'Alister.

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Prospects for To-morrow OPINIONS OF LOCAL PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS. Welsh Captain's Views George T ravers, the Welsh captain, is amongst the optimists, but he does not believe in letting his prophecy go too far. George is a coa-ltrimmer, to whom fate has not been very kind in the matter of work and play daring the past five or Eix daye. Last week he had a fairly free time, but just on the eve of the international struggle he has found himself in a fair scrimmage of work and training. Since last Sunday night he worked night and day at the Alexandra Docks, aaid it was only by putting a man in his place on Wednesday afternoon thai he was able to get away to the Pill Grounds for a. bit of training. "Yes, I think we ought to win," he said., in his claiet, modest way, to an "Evening Express'' representative, "though as yot we don't quite know what the Scottish backs will be. But I think we can beat them forward, and then, I think, we can just win. Of coursc, none of us ca,n quite tell how the Scotsmen will play. They may be a-t one point of form one week, and at another another week. But, allowing for all that, I don't see that we should not be able to beat them. Of course, that is my own opinion, and I may be wron.g." Cardiff varying opinions are offered in Cardiff as to the probable result of to-morrow's inter- national at Swansea. There is no doubt that tho Scottish forwards are held in whole. some respect; then, again, the speed of the Scottish backs is provocative of some appre- hension. At the same time the great bulk of opinion. favours a victory for Wales, it being felt that Welsh cleverness will prove too much for the Scotchmen. I have never had the pleasure of playing against Scotland," said Mr. Percy Bush, "nor as a matter of fact, have I played against any Scotch team whatsoever. Still, I think we shaJl win all right, especially if our for- wards can give the backs plenty of the ball, which I believe they wil be able to do. No doubt, it will be a strenuous strugglp, as is usually the C3.se against Scotland." Mr. D. L. Evans gave Wales to win by eight points. I believe my old friend Percy will do something good," he said, and that our three-quarters will be too clever for theirs, in spite of the pace of the Scotsmen." My opinion is that it is going to be a very close game," observed Mr. George M'Craith, with the chances in favour of Wales. While I think the Scotch forwardc will be good. I am rather more afraid of their backs." Wales will win easily," said Mr. Jack Powell, the Cardiff forward, and I tip Percy Bush to score. I am sorry Charlie Pritchard is not playing; he is such a fine forward." "Much will depend upon the state of the ground," was the Niew of Mr. Frank Wood. If the turf should be wet then Wales has a stiff task on hand. I hope the Scotchmen will kick frequently to Winfield. Should they oblige in this direction, Cardiff's brilliani I full-back will do a lot towards breaking them up." Aberavon and Port Talbot I Mr. Lewis M. Thomas (chairman of the Aberavon Committee and a member of the Glamorgan County Committee) says:— I think tha.t Wales will have an advan- tage all round. The Welsh side are a good, seasoned lot of warriors, whawill take a lot of hustling. Wales will beat the Scotch- men badly at half, and should win by seven podntfi." Dr, John Bees (Aberavon), an astute sports- man and old Llandovery boy, thinks ScctlaiiKl will win by the "akin of their t-eoth." They will, he says, mot resort to tlie passing game, but will go in foer roaisinf, which will upset the Welsh system. Dr. Pryce Roberta (Aberavon): I can only speak prophetically. My opinion is thaol Wales will wiin by a try. I think this because they have played together andprovoo their mettle on marny a bard-fought field." Mr. Arthur Porsdike (committeeman): "W e (Walee) will be &U over them in every depart- Trhenit. Mr. Humphrey Leyshon (Aberavon secre- tary) The only fear thait I have is that Wales will be beaten at half. I should feel very muoh more comfortable if the Swansea halves were playing, otherwise I think Wales will do all right." Tim Madden (the veteran Aberavon forward) says: I think W-ales will win, but should feel more certain of it if the Swansea halves were playing." George Vickrey (Aberavon and English irKtern-atkmal): I am afraid that the Welsh weakness will be at half, and a oollapee here will mean disaster to the Welsh side." Danny Jones (ex-Welsh international): "Mv Scotch halves are individualists, and so, prac- tically, are Vile and Bu-A. It is in this respect that I fear we a-hail be found wanting against the Soot oh dash." Willie Thomas (the Glamorgan County ana reserve international) thinks it will all depend on the Welsh forwards. "If," he says, "our forwards can hold up all right, Bush will win the game by his individual cleverness. It the Welsh forwards are hustled, there is no knowing what may happen, as the Sootcn ba-cks are very taet." I Keen disappointment was felt throughout the Abertillery district at the non-inclusion of J. Webb, the local man, in the forward rank, and, while sorry for the injury which has caused the withdrawal of C. M. Pritchard, satisfaction is felt that Webb will have another opportunity of demonstrating his worth. Dr. Itoc-yn Jones, J.P., vice-president of the Monmouthshire County Club, who has been treating C. M. Pritchard, good-humouredly declined to express an opinion. I was in a bad enough fog at Bristol," said the genial doctor, laughingly, but I am in a worse fog over this match, especially a3 Scotland's three-quarter line is not known." Mr. J. H. Jones, president of the Aber- tillery Rugby Club, is of opinion that the game will be an exceedingly close one, with very little in it at the finish. Mr. Jones is more than a little afraid as to the result. Mr. Joe Winmill, the popular Abertillery skipper, was loth to express his view, but, pressed, said he fancied Wales's chances. Mr. Willie S. Harrison, the Abertillery secretary, was firmly optimistic. I think Wales will win ail right," eaid Mr. Harrison. Not easily, of course, but with a fair margin. With Percy Bush and Vile in form." he concluded, we ought to do very well indeed." Mr. J. Stafford, the Abertillery trainer, and several others also expressed confidence in the ability of the Welshmen to defeat the Scots. Jim Webb, who comes into the team as first reserve, owing to C. M. Pritchard's inability to play, thinks Wale3 has a good chance of winning. Webb is in the pink of condition, and, seen a.t the gymnasium, last night, said he felt fine, and certainly he looked it. I Merihyr I Mr. W. T. Jones, secretary of the Merthyr Araatears Club, said when interviewed that he thought Scotland would win the match by a margin cffive points, and he based his view upon the opinion tha.t t-he Wetethmen will be too weak in defence. Mr. Harry Baker, a prominent member of the committee of the same club, on the- other hand, predicted a win for Wales by ten points. The Scotsmen, he said, might individually to better players, but he con- sidered that they were not strong enough to break down the superior combination of the Welshmen. Mr. Chris. Willia.ms said he believed Wales would win by twelve points. The forwards would be able to hold their own against the Scottish eight, and the Welsh backs would be too clever in combination for their oppo- nents. Newport Optimism There is rather more optimism at Newport regarding the engagement with Scotland than there was before the tussle with Eng- land in the memorable fog at Bristol. But though that is the general attitude of New- portonians, there are some of the more experienced internationals that do not allow their optimism to go to such lengths. We shall have to make the Scotsmen scrimmage, and scrimmage hard (said a Newport ex-international), or our backs will not be able to get the ball. and if our men allow the Scottish forwards to obtain the ball with it at their feet then Wales will have a very busy time in trying to stop the rushes. The footwork of the Scottish for- wards is something to remember, and though I admire the pluck of Vile, I pity the time he will have unless the Welsh forwards can hold the Scotsmen in the scrums. That is the whole question. If our backs can get the ball I think we shall pile up quite as many points as they did at Bristol." Look here," said a prominent Newport footballer, who, like many others in the Uskside ranks, mil not under any circum- stances allow his name to figure in print am a prophet. "you know how I object to air- ing my particular views above those of others capable of forming as good aa I opinion but, strictly on the Q.T. I'll lay I you 5 to 4 on Wales." Swansea I The general opinion held in football circles at Swansea ia that the Welsh teaan will win, but not by a great deal. The match is regarded as a stiffer one than the English match, and the forwards will, therefore, have a far greater weight of responsibility. Much, it is thought, depends on-them, for if they are beaten it is feared it will be all up with Wales's chances. Swansea people would much like to see Bush p3ay one of his bright, delightful games, but they are a bit afraid of his defensive powers if the forwards should not have coait-ro 1. What They Think at Neath I "I hold the same opinion as I did with reference to the English match. We shall win." 4;0 said the chairman of the Neath football committee (Mr. W. E. Morgan). "And," continued the speaker, I have my opinion upon the ability of the Welsh for- wards to make the Soots scrimmage and the cleverness of our hacks." Mr. A. L. David, the secretary of the Neath Club, asked his views concerning to-morrow's game, said he thought it would be a hard game, but he did not doubt the ability of the Welshmen to pull the match oft. Tttiere seemed to be no doubt as to our collective cleverne<ss behin-d. There are few men in Neath who know more about football than the old veteran, Rowel Jones, who years ago earned the soubriquet of Scoring Howel." He was of opinion that the Scotch side was a strong i one, but one depending more upon indi- vidualism than combdnation. Now," he said, "we have both, and, therefore, we eh all win with a nice bit in hand." D. H. Da vies, the great Neath forward, was also optimistic. So were several other prominent footballers. In fact, Neath seerae unanimous in the forecast of a victory for "G-aUant Little Wales."

For Footballers. REFEREES AND TEAMS The following matches, to be played to- morrow, on the grounds of the first-nsaned, will (with. others) be report-ed in the Footbaul Editions of the "Evening Express":—■ Heferees WBLSH ronos. Machon v. BedMr. W. Leahy. Peaygriig v. TpeorXy—Mi. R. Pollock. CitrphiUy v. Foohriw-Mr. W. Gamiin. ilisca v. Pill Hajriers—Mr. L. H. Lloyd. '4T. J. E. 14"et>b. Tredegax v. Cross Ke>*J—.Vtr, J. K Webb. Monrioutii v. Pratne.vyd-a—Mr. B. Eowe. Ne,%Tolt Seconds v. Penarth t;œonœ-Mr. F. aicharda. Biaenavon v, Abartiilery—-Mr. J. S. Philp. MONDAY. Mountain Ash v. M«rthyr—Mr. T. L. Williams. CARDIFF AND DISTRIGr EUGBY UNION. Canton T. Micxintosi Part).—Mr. \V. B.Tst- Gra.nfe-etowii v. Wandcrars (Ma.rl)-1r. W. Bright. Kamiily v..Northera ISopitia Gardens)—Mr. T. W. Sees. Sot. Miohael's v. Tonjrwyxviais (M-arl)-Ur. D. Davies. Ctotc-a 'Quias v. t'ruiteraro (Luandafi I< itlds)—ilr. H Rice. Cardiff Barbarians v. CarZiff Rovers (Lteadafl Fields) —Mr. H. VV. Dix. Adult liovers v. St. Saviour's (Splott)—Mr. T. Fearn-iey. Grange Barbarians v. Metai-street Old Boys (Sophia Gardens j—Mr. W. J. Briley. Canton Rovers v. Gru-aga Junioa (Scphla Gardem)- Mr. D. Evans. Crueaders v. Fairoai Juniors (Boath. Park)—Mr. J. Morris. Wiu.ii-.hurch Seconds v. St. Teilo's fWhiiclmrott)—Mr.' F- bite. iiHTMNBV YAjLXjEY AND DISTRICT T.TT.ACMTR. DIVISION L Mardy T. Toa Peaire—Mr. H. BawEnsoa (Cardiff). DIVISION II. Llaotoadacli v. Borgoed—Mr. T. Davies (Cefn United). DIVISION III. Bedlinog v. -New Treaetfar Eeaerves—Mr. J. Harris, oriitwlir. Snrt<o«d Seserra v. G-ilJacii Beservcs—Mr. K. J. Morgan. (Ponliortyn). AbertyBB?g T. Ao?rtm—MT. OoUtOt. GUfM'h 4u-lzloft LEA(iuF. AbortiUecy v. Gwm Aibions—ilr. Ptoweil, Tred. OAHTON TEMPERANCE AND FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION I. CHvs-mad-haE v. Catluxfrai-road—Mr. Moacte-. Kxcilaior v. Trinity—Mr. Si.iamore. DIVISION II. Canton Parish. Clraraii v. Betliany-Mr. England, dive-road-bail v. Victoria Park We«4eeyaaa—Mr, Hep- ij-astad. Hope v. Victoria Baptists—Mr. Daviee. CARDIFF SCHoois, LEAGUE. ARfnsbaak v. Eleaaar-street, the Barracks Field- Mr. A. K Phillips. Moorland-road v. Gladstone, at Splott Pan-Hr, J. Hortoii. JSadnor-ixad r. Albsay-read, ai Thompson's Park- ilr. W. J. NferreA. Severn-road v. Stacey-rood, at hiAnOaS Flatda-Mr. J. T. Ricinrde. Lauedowne-road v. Spiofct-road. at UWXIGff Fields— lli. W. J. Davioa. Rugby I NACHEN V. BSDWÁ8, at Maohen, Maahea: BACX, Barty; t?ec-qn&rter backs, Jbnets 7laicas, and Stepheaa; ha?f-bM? &mith nd ?U?ts; ?(mwax?ds ILL' Jotie, Emerson, D. Anthony, E,ver.gou lucas, 'Ant   v, and Ora,?i. Hoskins, 4?-axiarz, AntMuy, a.nd Oram. ?ms ? BMk, A. FiaccM; three-quarter backs, Reæ G. Nicholas, H. C. L<-?-i? aad J Room; half- ?ac?B, Tom L&w Md .&M imea; i&rwar? W, Price, II. Williama, E. 2Hohoi&6, vV„ A<idioou, B. Cock, A. &ia"kife6wt3, K. au-d.j. Reeervft; ',V. Buehen t-n-d H. Kiach. UaBDIFF AND district union ex-schcolboys LABAGLTE. Fairooke v. Canton c..6, at Roath Pari.—Fa!r- oasa; Back, A. Adams; turee-qieatter backs, E. ir liJiipa, G. Owner, S. Price (caataia), and T. Old- :ie-id; hali-backe, F. Thomas ana ikl. ieak for- '"a.d¡¡, W, Mor;i9, G.. W. Evaaa, H. Harris, w. fcmrtn, W. Edwasds, F. Thomas, and J. Thomas. Penarth Reserves v. Newport Reserves, at Newport. —ienarin: Back, C. Jones; three-quarter backs, E. jtyant, S. Smith, H. Shepherd (captain), and M. rUlth; half-backs, Stan. Smith and J. Began; for- tvards, wawis, U. Sims, W. Davie, A. Bryant, C. Chick, J. Bissett, C. Hamilton, J. Huett. W. Black- more, and C. ii'Ivor. B-Iln v. W?itecroft, at Exeam.Dmm- Ba<M, F McoM. ttM?-qa&rtar bMM, J. Kent, A. Moore F. Kent, a-ad 0 Hom<r; hajf-bacto J. 'B<?r (captain) t?, H ???Xe, t()rw, G. Da.vM, A., A iiid^W ?" ??' ? ??? .t?es?  v. St. GemKm's.-At th< Barracks vV>,S{- Geraan'3—At the Barracks F'i}l<i. Lbndatr: Bac^ J. Bagn,-U; thTe-quAater bao?. I?CT James, J. ?l?HMis. C Jones, ahd N. tBod?er; haN-M?ob. A. & Nioho? and and N, ?h:t€; fM?tos. ?\ Saook (œ), W. Groves, \y Sd^N5' Le^rta" ??' ?' "k,&. Cie Jones, J. F? Fox, aJld N. 'Le bt. iAtan's Y. Cardiff Wert.—At the Barracks Field. Ra-Y P&ade T. All Saints' (Cardiff).—At Sophia Ca^dlfi Northern T. Eomiily, at Sophia Gardens. NOK.TEHE.3ir TJNIQa RUGBY. I NEW ZEALAJSD V. BBBW VALE, at Ebbw Vale. Ebbw Vai9: Back, "Chick" Jenkins; thre&-quartet to-,cvs, D. Martin, J. Kenon. O. Burgfram, and T. Da-vies; half-backs, W. Higgias aiid Dai Davies; for- Trajda fe&lecvofl from), A. Monis (captain), W Saunter, Grifr John, G. EuKAmgs. J. IL Brain, a li?xlvay, W. liowm, and W. P. MB^THYK V. YOR?, at Merthyr. MerthyT R '1. Rf a.t :1:r;; three- quarter backs, Syd James, W. Smith, "Ponty" Thomas, and J. Cowmeedow; half-backs, J. Harrison and Rhys Bees; forwards, Dai Jones, Dai Thomas I W Bevan, D. B. Davies, W. D. Thomas, led Jenkins: and George Cross. Association I CARDIFF (RIVEBSrDE) V. CWiMPABK, at Owtopark. Cwmpark: Goal, Hairy Jones; backs, L. H. Naeh and Thomas; half-backs, T. M. Evans, Ben Morgan and Dan Price; forwards (selected from), Parr, Wat- kins, Evan Jones, mohaords, Dicky J<mes, and F. Stone (captain). ABEBDABE V. MEHTHYP. VALE, at Merthyr Vale. Aberdare: Goal, E. Brovrahili; backs, A. Goodwin aad Joe LeWis; half-backs, Sam Puk.&, F. Griffithjs' "d J. 8his; fcrwMds, W. J. Smith, 0. BoweU Pettican, T. D. Jones, and Joe Holland. CainenMis v. Splott We»(eyaag, at BcatU Pa.rk,- Cameirans: Goal, 'rom Holly; backs, C. Court and H. Pritchard; half-backs, G. fiimnLonds, W. Oldfield, and A. Blackmore; forwards (selected from), W. Pntobaid, C. Chrrgwin, L. Chirigthiji, J.. Thontaa (cairtain), D. Smi'lhi, and A. Norton. Barry Villa v. Gordon Janrom (Cardlff).-At awdift. Barry West En-d v. Barry W«et and Bwervea.- Ee-ptaycd tie, Ant round, Bov= Shiei& To be olaveo at the Bocimy Park, BM? the i Island UnitOO v. CowbrM?.—A.t the leta?. RHYMNSY VALLEY LEAGUE. Mr. Fred 5torgn (Gaf?ch) pr?ided over a meeting of the aba?ve eagiie at the Junction Hotel Hengoad. last night, wtteu the a;LncohJíng that a Bargoed player wore hob-amikd boots was coneiderred. Mr. Hughes (Khynmey), the referee, wrote denying the statement, and the matter was closed. The transfer of Lewis WilliMM W1bl granted from Merthyr V-aaa Remrvw to iw.

WALES V. SCOTLAND. At SWANSEA, SATURDAY 2TEXT, Feb. 1st, 1908. Kick-off, Three p.m. A-dimesLon.Field, is.; Stand Behind Goal Poets, 113. extra; Grand Stand EnclœtL1"e, 2s. extra. A few Inside .Rope Tickets still left, and may be obtained of the undersigned a* the Royal Hotel, Swansoa, either on .Friday or Saturday morning. No Tickets for Field or Enclosures will be issued until day of match. The public are asked to obtained their Tickets at the Ticket- boxes on the streets before reaching the ground to avoid obstruction at the gates. The gates will be opened at One o'clock The only Official Programme will have the Bed Dragon on Front P-agc, and will oe issued by Rees's Electric Press, Cardiff; price 2d. 8556 WALTER E. REES, Secretary. Royal Hotel. Swansea, Jan. 30th, 1908. CARDIFF SCHOOLS' RUGBY UNION. CARDIFF V. RISCA, SATUREDAY. PBBBrARY let. THREE P.M. Result of SOOIMK" V. WALES will be Published at Above Match. eA862 FREE TRIP! IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE CUP FINAL FREE OF ALL EXPENSES SEE STEXT SUNDAY'S "SUNDAY CHRONICL E." Of all Newsagents. One Penny. e4861

HOCKEY I Barry v. East Cardiff, at Cardiff. I Ba.rry Seconds v. East Cardiff Seconds, at Barry.

NEVER QUIT CEBTAINTT FOR HOPE." When you bUy ENGLAND'S GLORY MATCHES you have you boy certatoty" the Ewt, most noijable and tQ? t (T,eMX? Matah you o&n ever "hope" to get, Fu VAWior tc any foreign mMe.. Mad* at "Bnglan&o 0?? Mt?ch Watka. CUmoester. eM4" Mxzrlw MBE?D— '<M?M???K??? 'Nt?. r t ?

Druce-Portiand 'Bubble' I MEETING TO BE CALLED No Justification for Pursuing the Case." COUNSEL'S DISAPPROVAL The bubble which has Seated so long out of reach has been effectually pricked at last," said Mr. Plowden, in dismissing the charge of perjury against Mr. Herbert Druce made by George Hollamby Druce, who was posing as claimant to the Dukedom of Portland and its estates and revenues. We have information in our possession (says the Daily Chronicle ') which points to the fact that neither George Hollamby Druce nor his precious company, G. H. Druce (Limited), is in a position to proceed further with the civil action which has been undertaken to assert his claim as the alleged heir of the fifth. D'ulke of Portiaoad to the Howard de Walden estates. The whole fabric of this organisation has been shaken to its base, and we understand that at an early date the shareholders will be called together and informed that there is no longer the slightest shadow of justifica- tion for continuing to pursue the object for which they were induced to part with their money. The principal in this matter, we under- stand, has recently been advised by His own counsel that he has been extremely rash, and has considerably prejudiced his chances of euccem in. this action [i.e., the action in which G. H. Druce claimed the Howard de Walden estates] a,nd if he still aberishes any hope of fighting this action one of his first steps should be to wash his hands of the company [G. H. Druce, limited], for wliich purpose he should consult those who advised him when the oompany was formed as to the best means of so doing. The same oouiiisel has expressed his strong disapproval of many circumstances ■connected with the perjury prosecution, and says that "the claim seems to have been prisbed in a manrier repugnant to the accepted views of the proper method of con- ducting litig-atioil in this country." Vexatious and Frivolous" Another contemporary "tes:We under- stand that an application will be rnaue before Master Bo-n-ner in Chambers on Mon- day next by coaimel representing Lord Howard de Walden to have the civil action, in which his lordship, az holder of a large portion of the former Portland estates, is being sued by the claimant, Mx. George Hollamby Druce, dismissed on the ground that the action is 'vexatious and frivolous.

A POST-OFFICE TRAP William Henry Britton, assistant head postman at the Victoria Docks Post-office, was committed for trial at Bow-street yes- terday for staling a test letter. It was stated that in consequence of the loss of letters passing through the Victoria Docks Poet-office a packet, containing some marked coins, was made up and placed among other parcels in ttiat office. It was thrown out by a poetman as a "mis-sort," and subsequently the prisoner, upon whom special observation was being kept, was seen to place it among some lettefrs ready for delivery. Later in the day he was spoken to about the packet, and he at once con- fessed to having stolen it.

DIAMOND IN A DUST-PAIL I As a giri was sweeping out the area of a shop in lillie-road, FuEbam, a. diamond ring worth 0 fell out of the dust-pail. The girl knew Mt. William Partington, a neighbouring pawnbroker, had had his ring stolen from him by two strangers during a handshake, and on her bringing the ring to him he recognised it ae the same. Two men—John Morris Cohen, of Graf ton- street, Islington, and Frank Henry Gay, of ITorfchampton-straet, Islington—were yester- day sent to six (months' hard labour for the theft.

TO-MORROW'S RACING. I KEMPTON PARK MEETING. I -The RA.NWORTR PARK HANDI- CAP HURDLE PLATE of 100 sovs; the seooiwi to receive 10 sovs. Two miles, over eight hurdles. ys st Ib Mr C B Hodgson's Wtiipsnade Macalister a 12 13 Air A B Walker's Bound Dance ..F Hartigaa 5 11 5 Mr H G Fen wick's Shanloth Whitaker a 11 5 Mr F C Paxker's Jack Kelly 5 114 Duke of Westminster's BuysdaJe .Naylor 6 11 2 Mr R R Jeflrey's The Drone M'Kie 6 11 2 Mr G Thursby's Park Banger F Huuta11 1 Mr A Stedall's Scotch Mine W NightingaJl 5 10 12 Mr H Bonas's Happy Evening Gore 4 10 9 Mr E Carlton's Phidippides T Leader 4 10 9 Mr F White's Shaun Dhuv Walier a 10 6 Mr P Gleeson's Protector Gleeson 4 10 C Capt F Forester's Smithlield Beardsley 4 10 0 —The CRAOTOED STEEPLECHASE (handicap) of 100 sovs; the second to receive 10 sovs. Two miles. ys Et lb Mr T Clyde's Onward .Maher a 12 9 Mr C Kirkwood's Armature a 12 6 Mr K F Miicolmson's Ballyhackle Maher 5 12 4 Sir P Walker's Flutterer Latham a U I Mr F Bibby's Caubeei1 .DonneJIy a 11 9 Duke of Westminster's St. Benet .Naylor a 11 9 Y?r F Keen-'s Prophet IIL J Cannon a 11 7 gpt RKjnnJkethÝ5t.a a n Mr F B Hunt's Evasive F Hunt 51010 Mr II Owen's Frustrum .Moore 5 10 8 Mr W B Mynor's Midas -Coulthwaite a 10 7 Mr H G Fenwick's Tabasco Whitaker 5 10 6 Mr J W Philipps's Davy Jones ..R W Smith 5 10 3 Mr B Bonas's Brigand .Gore 510 0 Mr J F Hiijiick'a Shiplake Hallick 4 10 0 —The STAINES SELLING HANDI- CAP STEEPLECHASE PLATE of 100 sovb; winner to be sold, for 50 sovs. Three miles. ys Mr R Hardinge's Chevely Privute a Mr R Craig's Court Flavour Digby a Mr W R Clarke's Wedding Da.y .Martin a Mr À P Cunliffe's Capo Lazzaro a Mr F S Leuw's Killerliy .Priva.te a Mr F Goodliff's Gey Drummond.Holman a Capt L S Denny's Suspension Gully a Capt L S Denny's Perdicue Gully a Ca.pt B Hamilton-?tubbpr's Peter the Great ..Maher a Mr A Gorham'.i Gonzalez a Mr R Gore's MMy. Gore 5 Mr C V Tabor's Dorion Tabor a Mr D H Leslie's Eoscene .R W Smith a Mr C R Hodgson's Canary II Macalister a Baron von Veltheim's Matchboard Cnndell a ,)!r J T CroS8Wy's COb Parl-es 5 -The DITTON BELLUm HANDICAP HURDLE PLATE of 100 sovs; win- ner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles. ys Mr W R Clarice's Roman Knight .Martin 4 Mr A Stedaif's Leopold W Nightirigal6 Mr C Hibbert's Oakbsnk .W Nigh tin gall 5 Mr J Warden's Romany Rye Close 5 Mr R Wootton's IIolHnd-er Wootton a Mr J Ibre's Santa Clans .KfUy a Mr C Levy's Termagant — Burbidgo 4 Mr J F Hallick's Hops -H!Ùlick 4 Mr J Bancroft's Golden June Gore a Mr D Clarke's Kilgobbln Gore 6 Mr R Tyler's The Whelp .Duller 4 Mr F Pritehvd's Honest Bill Whitaicr 4 Mr R Vandal's Ninepins Private 4 Mr C R Hodgson's Mysterious -Ma.caljter () Mr F B Barfing's More Haste Barlinj 6 Mr II M Hartifjan's Smoker IX. F Hirtigan6 Mr W Dawtrev's Diaccti Boy Thiriv,7plla Mr W Catling's Sadler's Wells T Smith 4 —The KEMPTON PARK STEEPLE- GHASE of 300 sovs; the second to reoeate, 30 sovs. Two milea. ys 5t lb Mr C R Hodpson's Do Be Quick ..Macalister a 12 12 Mr C Kirkwood's ATmature .Rogers a 12 5 Mr W B Partridge's Timothy Titus E Morgan a 12 2 Capt C P B Wood's Amersham ..F Hartig-an 6 11 12 Mr P P Gilpin's Holy War .Maher 5 U 9 Mr H M Hartigan's B. M.F Hartigan 511 5 Capt J Foster's Lara Donnelly a 11 2 MI F B:bb7's KiAi?nd ???.?.?Donneny a 11 2' Mr C B Tsmay's Tlieodocion Robinson a 11 2 Mr B W Pair's Judas .Per55B a 11 2 Mr A Stedall's Publication W Nightingall 4 10 5 —The EG HAM HURDLE EACE of 100 sovs; the second to receive 10 sovs. Two miles. ys st lb Mr P Cullinan's Fhx Park Persso R 12 0 Mr II G Fenwick's San Martino Whitaker 6 12 0 Mr C M Kirkwood's Armature Ttogers a 12 0 Mr W Dawtrey's Centre Young 51110 M- W G Niven's Pollster G-0rg 51110 Mr R Woctton's Retrieve Wootton a 11 4 Mr P P Gilpin's Silurian Maher$4 Mr T Leader's Cape Verde T Leader 6 11 4 Miss E M Woodland's Golden Ray ..Macalister 4 11 0 Mr H J Hall's Collarmaker Wcotton 4 11 0 Mr C B Ismav's Caruto Robinson 5 11 0 Mr P NeH:?s St. Ohnan Gore 4 '?l0 fir H Randall's Soliman's-Way Bletsoe 4 11 0 Capt F Bald's Gala J Powney 5 11 0 Mr H Barnato's Black Plum Whitaker 4 11 0 Mr R Collins's Tongue Tied .Private 5 n 0 Mr J Craig's Crescent .E Robson 511 0 Lord Roseberv's The Minch W Nightingall 4 10 9 Mr A Stedall's Barker W Nightincall 4 10 9 Mr C Bewicke's Knead Cort 4 10 9 Mr C A Brown's Galleot Pa,les 4 109 Mr J D Cohn's Printonan 4 10 9 Mr G Faber's Lavntio .C Wood 4 10 9 Mr C Hibbert's Sherwood Forest W Nightingaa 4 X0 9

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Sir Henry Tyler Dead I CHAIRMAN OF THE RHYMNEY IRON COMPANY BiT Henry Wha-tley Tyler died yesterday at his residence. Linden House, Highgate-road, N.W. Sir Henry, who was born in 1827, was deputy-chairman of the Great Etaetern Rail- way, chairman of the Rtoymney Iron Com- pany, chairman of the Peruvian Corpora- tion, a.nd other mercantile bodies, late presi- The Late SIR HENRY TYLER. I dent of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, and had been Chief Inspector of the Board of Trade for rails. He was formerly a, captain in the Royal Engineera, Conservative member of Pa-rlia- ment for Harwich (1880-S&). and Great Yar- mouth (1835-92). He waa a contributor to the "Quarterly" and other reviews, a lecturer at the Royal United Service Institution, and read papers at the Institute of Civil Engineers and other scientific bodies. He married a daughter of Lieutenant- general Sir Charles Paelcy in 1852, and had eight sons and three daughters. Sir Henry, who had but a short illness, led a strenuous life, and he leaves a host of friends. He was of a kindly disposition, and he spent money freely on charitable objects and for other pen-poses likely to benefit work- ing people. The town of liliymney, in which as chairman of the Eiiymney Iron Company (LizLited) he took a paternal interest, and which benefited very greatly f-roin his generosity, has been described as a model of what a mining town should be, and this is largely attributable to Sir Henry's efforts to further the welfare, of those who served this historic South Wales undertaking. As an instance of hi6 ehari&y it might be men- tioned that only a short while ago he presented 110,000 to the London Homoeopathic Hospital. Though over 80 years of age, Sjir Henry was an active man, a.nd took part in euch exercises as horse-breaking up to a recent period. A friend of his related an incident that haippem&d not long ago. Sir Henry appeared in bandages, the you na horse haviag1 proved a tough subject; but I have mastered him," wae the smiling remark of the veteran. Sir Henry was a. keen enthu- sic--t in regard to the anmual Shymmey eisteddfod, over which he ptresided on many occasions. A Rhymney Appreciation I Every house in JEwhymney (writes OU1 Rhymney Valley reporter) will bear signs of mourning on the death of the grand old man of the town. When he visited the place it teemed that nothing escaped his eyes, judging from the copious mamiecripts which year after year he read out at the Gwent Chair Eisteddfod. He was the one and only president of that eisteddfod, and his speeches always contained a review of the year's improvenwntB and obangta in won- derful detail. Mo&t of these particulars were gleaned in the annual procession which piN, ceded the eisteddfod, and even on Whit- Tuesday last (Sir Henry's eighty-first year!) he iiuurchcd through all the streets, glancing to right and left at every step and stroking his patriarchal beard with evident satisfac- tion. The schoolchildren seemed to loos upon him as a sort of relative, and hats were doffed respectfully to him. He took especial interest in choral singing, and was instrumental in bringing about the visit of the Jihymney Male Voice party to Bucking- ham Pala-ce about eighteen months ago. Whilst the choir was in London he waS at their beck a.nd call in everything, and the King welcomed him as an old acquaintance. The hotting question in Rhymney had been his pet consideration, and most of the hovels have disa-PPeared at his command. The hospital, too, claimed sympathetic atten- tion, and he generally vwted the place when he came to the town, and never failed, to mention it ia his presidential address a-t the eisteddfod.

Claim for £ 80,000,000 ACTION AGAINST THE BANK OF I ENGLAND Count Kapmist amd another gentleman at St. Petersburg have been deputed to visit London to investigate the claim of 615 descen- dants of a certain Polubotko, a forta-er heitrua.il of Cossacks, against the Ba.nk of England, for a sum of eighty million (Sterling, which is alleged to have accumu- lated with the Bamk. Polubotko's descendants and representatives of banks in different jxi-rts of Russia, and other countries have just concluded a three day's conference at Starodub in the Government of Poltava, a.t which a sum. of £ 600 was voted to cover expenses of the delegates' neit to Txradon.— Renter.

Air Rifle Shooting I Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' League I •' CHAMBERS' HANDICAP. ♦Queens—A. Webber. 52; B Webber, 29; M. Cheek, 23; W. Webber, 29; T, Smith, 29; W. Meddick, 32; R. Clinch, 28; J. Morris, 31; W. MorTis, 29; F. Dymock, 30; F. Ha,rrison, 32; A. Carter, 27; handicap, 4-total, 360. Stuarts—J. "Wcolacott, 31; S. Spackman, 53; C. Carde, 25; O. Dillon, 30; E. itadlev, 31; J. Snowball, 31; G. Smithi, 33; A. Ftagusoo, 29; S. Wilkins, 28; G. Griffiths, 30; G. Ward, 30; T. Flook, 32-total, 360. "Hovers—J. Hill, 29; W. 11. Jones, 28; P. James, 26; II. Pedlins'ham, 25; J. Tucker, 28; J. -Germain, 25; H. S. Hill, 25; D. Rcgzn, 29: G. Euddridge, 28; R. W. Hill, 2S; 6vd. Evans, 26; D. P. Davies, 30; handicap, 13-WWIl, 344. W-e^tcstee—H. Carter, 28; J. Gosling, 29; J. Roberts, 26; W. Liupet, 23; H. Carter, jun., 30; H. Payne, 25; T. Tlwrnas, 28; S. Swc-jUand. 32; J. Dyer, 27: F. Koborts, 29; F. Brown, 27; handicap, 4—total, 340. Cardiff and District League-Section A AdPlphl.—J. Wells, 30; T. Dancer, 32; T. Howe, 27; A. Forfar, 33; A. Wells, 29; W. Olsen, 32; T. Dirnery, I 29; J. Kadmilovic, 28; L. Borinetti, 30; A. Moon, 30; D. James, 32; W. Wells, 32-total, 364. *Gr..nge Conserva.tive5.-J. aaybould, 32; D. Brad- ford, 31; C. I'ennson, 31; E. Gulliford, 29; M. Evans, 22; J. Cordingley, 32; W. Horwood, 28; J. Daintou, 28; B. Harris, 23 r J. Plumley, 30; J. Bruford, 33; A. Sprigg-s, 31-total, 356. Merthyr District League Royal Oak.—J. Rood. 26; R. Jones, 28; J. Giles, 24; J. Lev/is, 30; D. Lewis, 30; F. Beddoe, 25; H. n. Pugh, 2; W. Morgan, 31; L. Meredith, 29; T. Jones, 28; W. Bond, 30; W. J. Morgan, 24-total, 328. Mai-dy.-A. Symoncte, 28; T. Evans, 31; 8. NMh. 30; W. Gay, 29; C. Grocutt, 31; J. Symonds, 29; T. Price, 28; W. Bodges, 29; E. Evans, 31; W. Brya?t, 31-total, 295. (Ten men fired.)

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING *Blaina.-J. Pitman, 100; C. Kitson, 95; W. J. Davies, 98; J. B. Morgan, 93; J. L. Prry 95; J. C'.iUton, 9:0;; Bobert M;nW ;w '1:' E,ry ¿tat 763. Abercarn.—J. Kimber, 81; E. J. Morton, 97; Oliver Sutton, 93; H. Jones, 92; C. Spencer, 89; E. MWg.9, Sutte?n, ??heler, 93; A. Smith, 89—total, 727.

THE FOREIGN MAILS To be despatched from London to-morrow, Feb. 1- OUTWARD.—Morning— To United States, &c., via Southampton, per s. St. Paul. To Egypt, via Marseilles. To Canary Islands, via Southampton, per a. Durham Castlo. To Ceylon, by German packet. S'uppiomeptnry mails to Ceylon, Straits Settelments, China, and Japan, by French packet. To Madeira, Cape Colon, Transvaal, Natal, and Orange River Colony, parcel mails, via Southamp- ton, per s. Walmer CnsUe. Afternoon— To Atsdfiira, Capo Colony, Transvaal, JTatal, Orange River Colony, Nyosalaiad, &c., via Southampton, per s. WaLmer Castle. To United Stages, Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexiio, British Hondurae, Republic of Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, China, and Japan, via Queens- town, per 5. Lucania. To Now Zealand, via Sam Francisco, per s. Lucania. Evenlng- To Cape Verd Brazil, Uruguay, Argentine Republic, Chile, and Poru, via Lisbon, per s. Oriana. INWARD-Due To-morrow- From orange River Colony, Transvaal, Natal, Cape Colony, and Madeira, via Southampton. From Uruguay, Argentine Republic, and UrazV by British packet. Prom United States and Bermuda, via Plymouth. I From United States, &c., via Queemstowa. From Straita Settlements, India, and Egypt, I

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Ladies' Free Holidays ) STATE OF THE POLL THIS WEEK Below we give the names of the six candidates who are leading in the competi- tion for the six free holiday tours which the Western Mail" is offering its lady readers. There have been a few changes in the leading positions, but several of the runners-up are close on the heels of the six candidates whose names follow:— MISS M. G. JENTfim Tonypandy. M. HOWELL, Ystrad. „ MAUD M. LLOYD, Ton Pentre. 11 B. M. RICHARDS, Aberdare. MRS. S. B. JONES. Swansea. M. J. JOHNS, Ponllergaer. Miss M. G. Jenkins, of Tocypandy, still retains her positioii at the top. Mies Howell, of Ystrad, has risen during the r/cok from the sixth to the eeocmd place. Miss I/loyd, of Ton Pentre, again occupies the third place. Miss B. M. E-i-chards, of Aberdare, who was second last week, is now fourth, and Mrs. S. B. Jones, of Swansea, who was fourth, is now fifth. Mrs. Johns, of PenUear- yaex. who was fifth, now takes Miss Howell's late position of sixth. Some of the runners-up are very near to a position amongst the six, and with a little increased energy and work during the coming week may be included in our next list. There is no need to be discouraged— the game is yet young--One month onJy out of six has gone, leaving five more for work. Get your friends to subscribe in advance ae well as collect their coupons. Vote and Interest" cards will be sent for candidates' nse on application.

ENTERTAINING THE BLIND I The blind people of Cardiff, together with those who work on their behalf, those con- nected with the social guild, and others who befriend them, gathered together in the institute, L-onge,-)rs-street, on Thursday afternoon and evening for the annual treat. A large number were present, and all enjoyed the festivities. An interesting entertain. ment was given in the evening, presided over by Dr. Tatham Thompson. Musical friends from Cardiff gave instrumental and vocal items, but the most interesting part of the programme was supplied by the blind people themselves. There is a glee party connected with the institute, and they are so well trained by Mr. Burt, the hon. secretary, that they are able to sing in parts in public, and several of them sing individually with good effect. The work among the blind in Cardiff is now more efficiently done than ever before, and all that is needed is more money in order to bring about the ideal set before the meet- ing by Dr. Tatham Thompson, when the Mind children will be cared for in the homes established and organised by the committee of the institute, and when their education will consist not merely of the ordinary education of to-day, but of training in the arts and crafts which will enable them to earn their own livelihood. Mr. Robert Anning was heartily thanked for bringing with him for the entertainment a very fine gramophone, with records 'of Madame Tetrazzini and other famous singers.

FORTUNE IN AN OLD SILK HAT Twelve thousand pounds left to charities by a pedlar's will, found in an old silk hat, was the subject of a resumed case in the Pro- bate Division yesterday. The will was set up by the trustees of Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, which benefited by it equally with the London Jewish Synagogue for Poor and Needy Jews. Maurice Kutner, of WhitechapeJ, half-brother of Harry Harris Norman, the testator, alleged that the will was a forgery, and, accordingly, opposed it. An old silk hat (so the story rune) was len,t by the testa/tor, a Polish pedlar, to William Thomas Wall, a hairdresser, of Cam- bridge, that he might attend a funeral, and he returned the hat directly afterwards. Subsequently the pedlar brought the hat to Mr. Wall, saying. "You may as well take charge of it." After the pedlar's death his will was found in the hat's silk lining. The President came to the conclusion that the will was established, and granted pro- bate of it, the costs to come out of the estate.

MOO WORTH OF HAIR I On a charge of being concerned with others not in custody in breaking into a hairdresser's shop in Regent-street and stealing a quantity of human hair vaiued at 4300, Ada Stone, of Regent's Park, Was remanded at Marlborough-etreet yesterday. Detectiye-Inspeotox Simmons stated that when he searched the woman's house he found a parcel of hair, which had sinoe been identified as belon.ging to the prosecutor. The woman gave the following explanation as to how she obtained it: "I keep a boarding house, and two years ago a boarder left owing a big hill. As I could not get the money I kept her boxes, in which I found this hair, aaid I thought I could sell it."

RESCUED BY MAURETANIA I The Mauretamia arrived at Queenstown yesterday from New York, and reported having rescued three men, the captain, engineer, a.nd a deck hand of the ooal barge Pa.ll River, which had broken from a tug that was towing her and had foundered. The men were a.float in a dory when rescued by the Mauretania. They have been taken to Liverpool. Batween Tuesday noon and Wednesday noon the Matrretania steamed 575 knots. Her average speed was 24.87 knots. This is a record.

WAITED FOR HEARSES It was reported to the Liverpool Health Committee yesterday that the death-rate of the city during the pa&t week has been 03 per 1,000, as against 19 a year ago. So many have been ill that trained nurses have to be obtained from Manchester. Owing to the abnormal death-irate funerals have bcen postponed until the hearses were ready.

GAOL FOR EX-ARMY OFFICER Willi-ain Frederick Powell Moore, an ex- army officer, was yesterday at Bristol sen- tenced to four months hard labour on a charg.e of false pretences. It was alleged that he ran up a bill art a hotel to tho extent of £17, and obtained £ S on a prcmissory note. Then he decamped.

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