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To-day's Short Story. I HIS SISTER'S SiSTER. "What you got, Dannel? A letter?" Yea, its Eomethin' for you, Hannah." "Good laud. Who's been writin' to me? I hain't had a letter I can't tell the time when. I'm a'most afraid to open. it, Dannel. Mabbe, it'a got bad news." "B&.d news. Who from, I'd like to know? You're alwuz expectin' somethin' gloomy." "Waal, there's a good deal that's gloomy in thid world. You know that's well as I do." Yes, Hannah, 'n there's a good deal that ain't, too." He seldom spoke with so much vigour and decision when differing with his sister. You'd beter open it 'n read it to me; I don't feel as if I could somehow." Daniel Mare tin sat down in the old rooker by the west window. It was early August and almost sunset. Beautiful shafts of red light threw themselves over his thin, small figure and his head, with its scanty grey hair. He tore open the envelope with his finger, but the letter would not come out. I'm 'fraid I shall tear it all to pieces, Hannah." Wa'al, let me take it; I'll try 'n see what I can do. I'm dreadful 'fraid somebody's dead." I s'pose somebody is somewhere," said Daniel, with a quick, short-lived twinkle lighting up his pale, blue eyes. Good laud, who do you think want's to come 'n see us, Dannel?" Cousin Anginotte?" said Daniel, in a low, timid interrogrative. Now, how come you to be thinkin' o' her?" asked his sister, with considerable asperity of manner. You ain't been reading right through the letter, like some o' them folks up in the city the papers tell about, have ye?" I came across a little pioter yesterday in the green chist up in the garret, that she sent me a good many years ago, jest afore she got married. I guess she was kind o' in my mind. She used to be the ohip- perest girl 't I ever eee in my life, 'n she had rfuch pretty curly hadr." Twafi red," said Hannah. "Wa'al, 't want real red, kind o' pink." "We're too old to be ohipper now, any of us. I don't see how I can have her, no way, Dannel; we ain't seen her this ten years." Wouldn't she kind o' liven us up?" asked Daniel timidly. We don't see many folks, you know." Wa'al, ef you're tired o' having your poor old sister 'round, I s'poee I can write 'n have a strarager come 'n take my plac" e." "I guees I wouldn't think anything about it then-perhaps she might make ye some wcrk. I didn't know but she could help alone with the quintin'; she used to be a master hand at sewin'; I could tackle up and go to the deepo for her as well as not, now I'm through with the hayin' "You'll have to write the letter, Dannel. I don't seem to feel like it. my stomach's so -weak. I s'pooo I shall be sorry I had her come. I don't want her meddin' with my c,ookin'' That day week the three cousins were seated m the test room, which led out of the kitchen. It was a mere box of a room, and had a muety odour; it was so seldom opened. Two 1a,rge old maples shaded the windows, and grew so near that they seemed like grim sentinels, forbidding the entrance of heavens light and breath. I don't see's you look much older 'n you did ten or fifteen years ago, Anginette." said Daniel, -ái\ he crossed one leg over the other, and tried to make himself stationary in the slippery horse-hair chair with its hard, unyielding seat. "Wa'al, I don't know; I feel old, I've got good health 'n seven nice children. There ain't nothin' they don't try to do for me senoe their poor father died. But I'm fifty- five next month. That's older than you, Hannah, by three years." "I hain't nevtr hed sech good health M you've hed," said Hannah, as she left the low chair and took a seat in one the back of which was tall and straight and stiff. Ber ltgare was lithe and firm, and her completion, though colourless, bad tmt hue of health. Why, you never was sick but once, Hannah," said her brotber, n that was more 'n twenty years ago." Trouble makes ?olks feel old, Anginette. We lost a cow in the spring 'n our chickens ain't done well this summer. Five died, or more; we'd ought to hev fifty, ef they'd done well." We've got (tome beauties left,' said Daniel, 'n the man that keeps the hotel -ap by the lake says he'll take all we can spare, and give a cent a pound more 'n anybody eise will. The money's all Hannah's though. I don't want none of it. She works hard enough runnin' after 'em." He did not say that a good share of the Tunning after was done by himself, save on when he chanced to be from home. > The second week in September had come. and Cousin Anginette's visit was almost over. She was to leave the next day but one. "I wish you'd ride up to the lake with me to-morrow mornin' said Daniel. I'm going to see about a shoat. Sim Perkins has got a terrible nice one, 'n I want to hev it ef he don't charge too much." "I hadn't ought to leave Hannah; she's got the bread to bake, 'n the kitchen flour to wash, 'n I don't know what else." "You go right 'long." said Hannah, in what was for her a very cheery tone. "There ain't any more work than what I ken do well enough. You've helped me so much sens you've been here that I feel more like what I used to be than I have this ten year. I declare for 't, Anginette, I'd got to be so down-hearted I didn't seem to be one thing nor annuther. I thought I wanted eome- thin', 'n I believe in my hea.rt 'twas you I wanted all the time; 'n Daniel, he ain't been to chirked up I don't know when." I s'pose you want to start early, Daniel," lald his cousin. "I v-as calkilat' ef we could hare break- fast by half-past "five or so we might get off about half-past six, while it'J cool; we're goin' to hev a hot day, jedgin' from the signs. The sun set awful red to-night." A thin mist hovered over the earth, and the grass was heavy with dew. The air, already autumnal, encircled the mountain tops with ashen veils, softening the tints and blurring the outlines. The old waggon ¡ with its oid buffalo covering hanging over the back of the seat, was drawn by Daniel Ifarstin's twenty-year-old mare. She jogged along with the reins dangling more loosely over her neck than before, if could be; and the litttle frequent jerk was missing this morning. The wisdom of this laxity in dis- cipline was apparently questioned, t for the conscientious animal at length stopped short and turned her head to look at the couple behind. Seeing that her master was in the usual place, she broke into a greratle, satisfied trot. The lake waa in view, and the air grew more invigorating. As they 3aeared the water's edge, the sun buret forth and poured down on the glassy surface a. efcower of diamonds. Tiny waves ourled up on the segment of the bæoh, and a soft breeze stirred the little ringlets under Anginette's straw bonnet, which bad been trimmed by the village milliner only the day before. Go along, Jenny," said Daniel. She don't care much for what I say," he added. looking across the water to the dark old mountain beyond. "That's cause you're gentle with her, Dannel. I guess you never abused a dumb animal." No, I couldn't do that." Then after a pause, I al-was thought, Amgic, that some- how I ought to a' bin raerrid, ef I'd only found anybody that would a' care a.bout me But I suppose it's too late to be thiukm' o' that now." You ain't sixty, yit, Dannel." "No, but I'm close on to it. Go 'long, Jenny." You ain't call me Angie before eence the day I told you I'd sent you my ambrotype. I never knew whether you got it, Dannel." Wa'al, I couldn't make up my mind to say anything about it, but it's rolled up in a little silk handkerchief I meant to a sent ye for a weddin' present. My courage kind o' give cut, 80 ye never hed it. Go 'long, Jenny." Couldn't I have it now?" "Do ye want it, Angie." No answer came. Daniel looked from out the tail of his eye at the round cheek, with its pink tinge, and saw two generous tears pouring down. "Whoa., Jenny! I don't know's yuu'd do it, Angle, out--<a.n't ye come back 'n live with tie in the old home after ye've bin home 'n seen the folks? Hannah, she would be dreadful pleased ef ye would-to be her pistar yer know, Angie." I was just thinkin' o' that, Dauiel-I didn't know how she'd take it." •'I know; she told me yisterday." A robin testered along and with glad chirrup circled up in the air, like Bitoher's lark. with a loud day in his throat." "The birds 11 all be go in' now before long, Oonsin Angie." We'll see 'em together next year, please God," said Anginette. "Go long, Jenny," said Daniel Maxati-n.
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DEATH OF MRS HERBERT CORY
DEATH OF MRS HERBERT CORY We regret to announce the death, after a fortnight's illness, of Mrs. Herbert Cory, the wife of Mr. J. Herbert Cory. of Messrs. John Cory and Sons, Gardiff Docks, and chairman of the Cardiff Conservative Association. Mrs. Cory passed away about nine o'clock on Saturday night at Coryton, near Whitchurch. She was a member of a well-known commer- cial family, her father boims the late Mir. G. Wills, of Rhubina. Mrs. Cory was only taken ill about a week ago, and, notwithstanding the best medical skill and all the attentions of her family, she succumbed. When she was taken ill, Mr Cory was on the Continent, and was sum- moned immediately Mrs. Cory's death has cast, a irloom over Wbitohurch and the dis- trict. She was a lady beloved for her generosity to deserving causes, and her assistance to the poor and needy. Great sympathy is felt with Mr. Cory and the family in their sad bereavement. At the service at the Wesleyan Chapel, Whitchurch, on Sunday sympathetic refer- ence was made to the death of Mrs. Cory, who, with other members of the family, was a member of the Church. The funeral will take place on Wednesday next. Thera will be a memorial servi-ce at the Wesleyan Chapel, Whitchurch, at two o'clock, and the interment will be in the Cardiff Cemetery.
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Not a Spark Not a SparkOf Vita)ity. More Like Ghost Than Girl. Health Ruined by Anaemia. Bright and Active To-day. Made a Well Girl by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills "Although I was well and strong up to the time I left school, during the years following I became a miserable victim of Anaemia." How many thousands of bloodless, pale, and pining girls there are whose unha-ppy expe- riences are summed up in the statemen,t above, made by Miss Annie Garnham, of 24, Wellington-street. Stott-hill, Bradford? Devoid of all energy, breathless, weak, and painfully bloodless, these girl martyrs endure lives of misery, not knowing that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured thousands of Anaemia simply by making Rich, Red Blood in abundance that supplied new life and fall energy. "The signs of anaemia were plain emorngh in my case." said Miss Garnham. First my cheeks and lips became deathly pale and bloodless, I grew tea-ribly THESE WERE languid aaid drowsy, and HIER SYPMTOMS. my appetite quite de- serted me. What little I did eat produced a sickly sensation, followed by vomiting; for many months I never par- took of a proper meal, I so much dreaded the pangs of indigestion. "My sleep at mght was fitful, and haunted by terrifying dreams from which I would wake bathed in perspiration. Then I would remain awake, trembling and shaking, until daylight. In the morning I rose miserably weak and dead tinxl, with hardly enough strength to dress myself. My arms and handrl felt useless, and I did not seem to have a spark of vitality or energy in me. "Breakfast I could not touch; probably I would begin the day on a. sip of tea. Then on my way to work I h.ad to rest every few yards to get my breath, with my heart pal- pdtating fearfully. I looked more like a ghost than a girl, while any noise so got on my pitatina g girl, (??;??d me that sometimes I nerves and distressed me that sometimes I felt more dead' than alive. In a iittie while I fell away so seriously that I hardly had any flesh o-n my body. Then I contracted a oold, which owing to my weak state tot tied on my chest. I had a dry, hacking ccuig-h. which capsed sharp stabbing pains in my chest ajid back a-nd under the shoulder blades. My legs seemed too weaik to carry my body. Then the pains in my head and across my temples were so agonising at times that I could scarcely lift my head. Medicines were tried until I dreaded the sight of physic, but nothing relieved me in the slightest, and on occasions mooicine made me vomit for hours, which completely prostrated me. About this time a friend advised me to take Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, telling me that they had cured her of aJiaeruia and indigestion. As I was growing weaker and weaker, I decided to try these pills. After taking them for some little time my appetite returned, and I could actually digest aud enjoy food. I continued the pills, and gradually a oliange came over me. I slept well at night, and in the morning felt rested. The cough disapipeared; I was no longer troubled with headaches, and altogether I could hardly realise that health had been recto red. I persevered with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and the colour returned to my cheeks, my nerves became stronger, and I put on fteah. I am now stronger and better than ever I was. and I aJways say that Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Psoplte saved my life." A new puppdy of Bed. Good Blood that brings back health to bloodless, enfeebled bodies, is actually made by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for PaJe People, which have cured Anaemia, Indigestion, Eczema., .Rheumatism, Sciatica, St. Vitus' Dance, Neuralgia, Nervous Disorders, Paralysis a.ud Locomotor Ataxy. Sold at shops (but avoid substitutes, aasd take care that the full name. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, is on every package), or direct from the British Depot, 46, Hoi born-viaduct, London, post free for 28. 9d. a box or six boxes for 13e. 9d.
Passing Pleasantries.
Passing Pleasantries. He: Where shall we be married, dear? At home. in ohrurch, or at a registrar? She At my club. Inquirer: It would be interesting to trace the origin of some ordinary remarks of the day. For instance, I wonder who was responsible for the expression, It never rains but it pours?" Wise Man: Noeh. Creditor: So you've come around at last to pay me what you owe me, have you? Debtor: Not at aU-just the contrary. You made a statement at the club last night that I owed you Z100. As a matter of fact, the aecount6 show I only owe you JE40. I've oome around to collect that balance of £(-.0. Mrs. Maloney: Yer say yer boy has been visitin' Lundun for the past month, do yer? Mrs. McCarthy: Shure, now, and why do yer aak? Mrs. MaJoney: Shure, aren't you afraid now that when he returns he won't speak pure Engidfeh ? It was a little, newly-arrived sister-baby nurse held in her arms, and seven-year-old Bobbie stood jealously inspecting her. In his mind slie looked smaller and lees %ttra?etive than any little sister of the other boya th-at he could remember, and he felt a keen thrill of disappointment. So he put his hands deep in his pockets like papa, wrinkled up his ncee, and, retarding the new acquisition savagely, said: Well. I call that pretty near a faflo"!
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Col. B. Roderick Dead. LLANELLY GENTLEMAN OF MANIFOLD! ACTIVITIES The death of Lieutenant-colonel W. Buckley Roderick, V.D., took place at his residence, Fronheulog, Llanelly, on Saturday, after a short illness. The news was quite unex- pected, as earlier in the week it was reported that the deceased gentleman, was recovering from a heart affection. The announcement of his death came as a severe shock to the community, in which he had held an honoured place, it being felt that by Lieut-Col. W. BUCKLEY RODERICK, V.D. [Photo, A. M'Lucas and Co., Llanelly. his untimely death Llanelly had lost one of its most useful citizens. The deceased gentleman was born on the 17th of January, 1862, being the eldest son of the late Mr. William Roderick, manager of the London and Provincial Bank, Llanelly, and the late Mrs. Roderick, daughter of the late Mr. James Buckley, Otf Penyfai and Cas- tellgorfod. He was one of the most prominent members of the Llanelly football team, and acquired a national reputation as a three- quarter. He had a hand in bringing the cup to Llanelly in the season 1881-2, and in 1884 he gained his cap and played for Wales against Ireland. Other members of the team at that time included such well known sportsmen as Harry Bowen, Fred Margrave, Fred Nelson Powell, George Watkeys, W. Y. Nevill, R. W. Evans, and David John. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1885, and' he forthwith oommenoed what quickly became one of the most lucrative practices in the Principality. He won an enviable position for himself in legal circles, and the business grew to such proportions that in 1899 he took Mr. Martin R. Richards into partnership. Four years later a third partner joined the firm in the person of Mr. G Clarke Williams, B.A., since which date the practice has been carried on under the style of Roderick, Richards, and Williams. In 1885 he was appointed agent to the Buckley Estate, and in December, 1892, was appoint.d coroner for the honour or Lord- ship and liberty of Kidwelly, Since November, 1895, Mr. Roderick had occupied the positions of registrar and high bailiff for the Llanelly County-court, his predecessor being the la.to Mr. J. Lk>yd • Morris. Outside his professional and semi-profes- sional work his affections, there can be no doubt, were prinicdipally direoted to the Volun- teer movement. Hisoonmeotdon with the local force dated back to 1882, and he passed through the various grades until he was gazetted as lieutenant-colonel commanding the Llanelly detachment.
II I SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION.:
I SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION.: Number of Suspensions for Using Bad Language A general meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Football Association was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday evening. Mr. G. Williams, Cardiff, presided. Correspondence was read from the Football Association of Wales stating that the council had elected Mr. G. Williams as vice-president of that association, also that the council had agreed to play the Ireland v. Wales match at Aberdare on April 11. and the bon. secre- tary of the association was instructed to write to the various leagues and clubs ask. ing them to postpone their fixtures for that date, iu order that the international match may be made a thorough financial success. The following players were reported:—G. Jones, of Cardiff United, for using insulting language to the referee, and was suspended until February 17. B. M'Carthy, of Cogan Reserves, and J. Rogers, of Grange A.F.C., were reported for fighting on the field of play, and both were suspended for fourteen days. P. Baker, of High Cross Stars, and the linesman, Fairfax, of Malpas, Woodlands, were reported for bad language, and both were 8nded for fourteen days. Two playeæ-Pugh and E. Edwaxds-who played in a tournament at Treharris for a Gilfach team, were reported for bad language, and were both suspended until February 17. The same player—E. Edwards—was also reported for using bad language in a match on Saturday, January 25, and the committee added to his previous suspension by sxrs»pend- irug him until Marah 2. A. F. Beardnwxre, late secretary of tho Lyeaghts A.F.C., was reported for misconduct at the Newport League meeting, and he was suspended from taking pert in football matters until the end of this season. The Gilfaoh Club protested against the junior cup match at Cogan on January 11 on various points, but eventually the protest was dismissed. Senior Cup-Semi-Final To be played on March 7, kick-off at four p.m.Treharris v. Aberdare; referee, Mr. E. VilIia-iM, Porth; linesmen, Messrs. J. Bees (Cardiff) and R. Batty (M?rthyr). Cwmpark v. 1?? Pentre; rferoo, Mr. E. J. Morgan. Pontlottyn; linesmen, Messrs. H. Gower (Pontypridd) and D. Jones (Porth). Junior Cup-Semi-Final To be played on March 21. kick-off at four p.m. :-Ca.rnerons v. Cogan Old Boys; referee, Mr. F. E. Powell, Tredegar; linesmen, Messrs. W J. Broome (Quakers' Yard) and A. V. Jar- man (Aberdare). Mardy Reserves v. Llanfaes Brigade; referee, Mr. D. Evans, Cardiff; lines- men. Messrs. J. Dean (Mountain Ash) and, J. R. Hughes (Merthyr Vale). All other arrangements and association, matters were deferred until Saturday next.
WIDOW AND THE GUARDIANS
WIDOW AND THE GUARDIANS Charlotte Davis, an old widow, who has been receiving outdoor relief from the Dudley Guardians since 1868, has just in- herited under the will of a brother a sub- stantial sum in cash and the life-interest in several houses. The guardians have relieved her by small doles to the extent of £258. They can legally claim from her now the amounts given during the past six years, which total JE38. Mrs. Davis has been interviewed by the guardains. A bent figure, she hobbled into the board room on two sticks. She refused to refund anything, and when asked if she did not think she was ungrateful, she replied: "I don't think so," adding, "my brother was one of the largest ratepayers in the district." It is understood that the guardians have determined to take pro- ceedings to recover the amount to which they are legally entitled.
SIGNAL-BOX ON FIRE
SIGNAL-BOX ON FIRE The main line (No. 4) signal-box at Chalk Farm Station, on the London a.nd North Western Railway, was burnt down yesterday, aThd in consequence ail the long-distance trains were considerably delayed. The entire signalling apparatus for the adjoining part of tdie line was controlled from this par- ticular box, and, though the fire was eoon. extinguished by the railway and other fire brigades, it had meanwhile practical ly destroyed the mechanism of the signals.
ARAB ACROBATS ROMANCE
ARAB ACROBATS ROMANCE Thirty Arabs, attired in flowing white robes, witnessed the marriage of Moihamed Ben Mohamed, the leader of a troupe of aorobats, to Miss Mary Hart, on Saturday, a.t the Birmingham Registry Office. Eight years ago, while Mohamed was performing in Budapest, he became acquainted with Miss Sally Hart, and he first met her sister Mary on going to Birmingham some months later.
IFOX HUNT IN A TOWN
FOX HUNT IN A TOWN Excitement was caused in Huntingdon on Saturday by the Fitzwilliam Hounds chasing a. fox into the henirt of the town. Reynard was lost in a doctor's garden, and was after- words disoorered concealed in a cottage out- house and oagtaxred.
M.C.C. IN AUSTRALIA
M.C.C. IN AUSTRALIA I Return Match with Victoria I COLONIAL COLLAPSE I Fine Bowling by Barnes & Blythe MELBOURNE, Monday. Warm weather prevailed here to-day when play was resumed in the match between the M.C.C. team and Victoria, before a meagre attendance. The wicket was in per- fect condition, but the Australians, who at the close of play on Saturday had lost two wickets for 23 runs, could make no stand against the bovrling of Barnes and Blythe, and were all dismissed before lunch for 77. The not outs (Vaugnan 13 and Healy 4) con- tinued Victoria's innings, but with the total at 31 Vaughan was clean bowled by Barnes for 16, and four runs later Delves, who fol- lowed in, was caught at square leg by Pazie off the same bowler. Fry joined healy, and the score was carried to 4/, when two more wickets fell, Healy being taken at square leg by Gunn from Blythe's bowling, while lush, who came in fifth wicket down, ran himself out. Laver followed in, but with only eight runs added another couple of wickets went down. A Smart Catch Fry was caught in the slips by Crawford from a niiss-hi off Barnes, and then Lavej. who had been joined by Hazlitt. was btrilliantly taken at deep leg with one hand by Hardstaff from Barnes's bowling- The Notts man, who had to jump up to secure the catch, was heartily applauded. At this point Barnes had secured four wickets for 2o and Blythe three for 26. With eight wickets down for 55. Spiers came in, and ten runs were added before Hazlitt was out leg before to Barnes for 8. Woodford was the last man in, and, with the dismissal of Speirs, who was brilliantly caught at third man with the right hand by Hobbs off Blythe, the innings closed for 77, having extended over exactly two hours and six minutes. Barnes sent down 21 overs, ten of which were maidens, and took five wickets for 32 runs, while Blythe delivered 19.2 overs, five maidens, and secured four wickets for 41. Crawford, who bowied on Saturday just before stumps were drown, had three runs hit from him without meeting with any suc- cœs.. England's Second Innings A. O. Jones, with a view to affording the team batting practice, and resting his bowlers prior to the test match, which commences here next Friday, exemsed hu option, and decided that the Englishmen should take their second innings, inatead of Victoria fol- lowing on. Hobbs and Gunn opened the imlin.gs, a.nd were faced by the veterans, 4?ot! and Lav?T. Both ba?me-n started steadily, and a fine stand was made. When he had scored 44 Hobbs was missed at point by Lavor off Trott. A section of the spec- tators ironically cheered Laver when he sub- sequently fielded a ball correctly. The Surrey Profeesion-al reached his individual 50 in an hour and ten minutes, and was heartily cheered for a glorious straight hit for six off Speirs. The century was hoisted when the innings had been in progress just on an hour and a cniarter. With the total at 118 the partnership was brought to a termination by the dismissal of Gunn, who was caught at mid-on b- Laver off Carroll. His artistio and graceful innings of 43, which occupied an hour and twenty-two minutes, included three 4 s. Hobbs, who had scored 69, was then joined by Hayes, but the latter had only scored 7 when his wicket was disturbed by Carroll, and at this juncture the tea interval was taken, the total being 130 for two wickets, Hobbs at this stage having 74 to his credit Hutchings, Delightful Hitting kya resuming, iiutcmngs came in. and Haalitt and Carroll shared the attack. At 164 Laver relieved Can-oil, who went on at the other end in place of Hazlitt. who had had 49 runs hit off him without taking a wicket. The second century went up as the result of just over two hours' play, and with only one run added Hutehings was oaught at mid-on by Laver off Carroll for 51. The Kent amateur's hard-hitting innings was delightful to watch. He was at the wicket just under half an hour, and his hits included eight 4's. Hobbs wa-s then 94, and on being joined by Hardstaff he reached his oe.ntury in two hours and a quarter. Hard- staff, when his score was 8, gave an easy chance of being run out by the wicket- keeper. With the total at 237 Hobbs was secured at mid-off by Delves from Laver's bowling for a splendidly hit 115. He batted in most attractive style all round the wicket, and timed the ball beautifully. His innings, which lasted two hours and a half. included thirteen 4's and a 6, and he met with a hearty ovation on returning. Fane came in fourth wicket down, but when the total had been carried to 241 without further loss Jones declared the innings olosed. Laver took one wicket for 48 and Carroll three wiokete for 62. Trott. Haslitt, Speirs, and Fry had 39. 49. 23, and 12 runs respectively hit from their bowling. „ Wanting 503 Runs to Win, I Victoria began their second in-nings, with I Healy and Vaughan, Jones again putting on Barnes and Blythe to share the bowling. Vaog-han had only scored 7 when he gave a obanoe at square-lrg off Barnes, which Hobbs missed. Tbe mistake, however, did not prove very costly, as with the total at 21 Vauflhan was clean bowled by the Staffordshire man for 15. Healy wa« then 6. Woodford followed in, and stumps were drawn with the total at 35, Healy being not oat 7 and Woodford not out 13. The attendance during the afternoon reacted 1,500. Full soare:- M.O.C.-First innings. Hobbs, b Trott 30 Gunn (G.), lbw, b Trott 7 Hayes, c Delves, b Trott 30 K. L. Hutehings, c Carroll, b Hazlitt 12 HaorostMf. c Pry, b I-Atver 122 F. L. Fane, o a.nd b Laver 36 J. N. Crawford, c Delves, b Carroll 69 A. O. Jones, c Vaughan, b fLaver. 9 Barnes, not out 7 Humphries, c Fry, b Trott 7 Blythe, c Delves, b Trott. 2 Extras 7 Total .I. 338 R.C.C.-Seomd innings. Hobbs, c Delves, b La-ver 115 Gunn (G.). c Laver, b Oarroll 48 Hayes, b Carroll 7 K. L. Hutehings, c Laver, b Oarroll 51 Hardstafr, not out 12 F. L. Fa?)?. D .?.???. o Extras g ToW (four wickets) 241 losunags declared closed. VICTORIA.—First innings. Trott, b Blythe 4 Vaughan, b Barnes 16 d:r\ Biyth? .J.J. ?. 6 Healy, c Gunn, b Blythe 14 lves, c Fane, b Baynes 4 Fry. c Crawford, b Barnes 8 Bush, run out 0 Laver, c Hardstaff, b Barnes 2 Hazlitt, lbw. b Barnes 8 Speirs, c Hobbs, b Blyboo 10 Woodford, not out 4 Extras 1 Total 77 VICTORIA.—Second innings. Vaughan, b Barnes 15 Healy, not out 7 Woodford, not out 13 Lxtras 0 Total (one wicket) 35 FALL OF THE WICKETS. I M.O.C.—First imvings 1 23456 7 89 10 14 60 77 89 197 300 314 324 336 338 M.C.C.—Second innings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 118 150 201 237 VICTORIA.—First iiinings. 123456789 10 5 13 31 35 47 47 5o 55 65 77
I • A BONE IN THE THROAT I
I • A BONE IN THE THROAT I A strange medical mistake in diagnosis was mentioned at the inquest on Saturday on the ninetcen-months old cthild of a Clap- ham carman. The mother said she believed the child had swallowed a bone, but Dr. Munro, wiho was called, said, "No. it is diph- theria." It was removed to Grove Hospital, where it died in a convulsion. Dr. Prootor, of the hospital, stated that the c-hild's throa,t had the appearance of diphtheria. The mother told them nothing aboait the bone, of which, t'hey knew nothing until the autopsy revealed it embedded in the throat. The bone caused the convulsion, which brought about the death.
THE FOREIGN MAILS
THE FOREIGN MAILS To be despatched from London to-morrow, Feb. 4—• OUTWARD.—Mornine— To Iceland, via Leith. To United States, parcel mails, via Southampton, per s. Majestic. To British East Africa and Uganda, parcel mails, v ia. Jlzuse-Ules. Evening- To Madeira, Teirariffe, Grand Canary, and West Coast -D f Africa, via Liverpool, per 3. Chama. To Esrypt, hy Austrian packet. To Cape Verd Islands, by Portuguese packet. To West Indies and Central America, parcel mails, via Southampton, per s. Oroya. To farce Islands, parcel mails, via Leith.
BUTCHER SENT TO GAOLI
BUTCHER SENT TO GAOL Remarking that fines s-eemed to have no effect on the defendant, the chairman of the Croydon Bench on Saturday sent Francis G. Bolton, a butcher, of Mitoham, to prison for a month, with hard labour, for having in his possession meat unfit for human food. lIe admitted several previous convictions, involving fines of EZ5. L30, and LSO.
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I Thaw Not Guilty
I Thaw Not Guilty INSANE WHEN SHOT WAS FIRED Removed at Once to an Asylum Harry Kendall Th-aw slept on Saturday night in the Matt-eawan Asylum for the Criminal Insane, 60 miles from New York, where he was taken by train on leaving the city at 4.39 on Saturday afternoon. His commitment to the asylum by Justice Dowling followed the verdict of the jury that the prisoner was Not guilty," because he was insane when he killed Stanford White. The ver-ai-et ,which, with the sen- tence, appeared in the Football Exp-reee" on Saturday evening) was rendered juet 25 hours after t-h-e case was given to the jury. Thaw entered the court carrying an over- coat on his arm and his hat in his hand. Evelyn Thaw sat with her veil thrown back, showing great red spots in her cheeks* ner- vously twitching the gloves in her lap. When the foreman announced that the jury had agreed on a verdict Thaw was directed to ftand and look at the jury. He arose promptly and clasped his hands behind his back. His face had a putty-like appearance, and his expression showed little appreciation of what was going on. Evelyn Thaw sat with parted lips. Thaw, whose joy at the verdict was wholly selfish, 6miling to himself and not offering to shake hands with his lawyers, wanted them to apply immediately for a writ of habeas corpus. Mr Jerome's Opinion Thaw and his mother wanted an applica- tion made immediately. Mr. Littleton and Mr. O'Reilly favoured submission to Justice Dowling's order, but Thaw thought that they could make the fight for freedom easier in New York than Duchess County, in which Matteawan is located. Before the conference ended Mr. Littleton left the room for a moment. When aeked what he had decided to do he stated his own attitude as follows:—"My opinion is that it is beet to let sleeping dogs lie, for the present at least. The writ can be obtained any time here- after. Finally Mr. Littleton had his way, and Thaw was taken to the asylum. When the verdict was announced Mr. Little- ton said it was a just and legal verdict, and exactly what he expected. Mr. Jerome threw his arm around Mr. Littleton's shoulder, saying, "I am glad it turned out the way it did, old man. It is a proper ver- dict." The pitiful drama has been dragging its slow length along since June, 1906. On the 25th of that month Harry K. Thaw shot Stanford White at a New York theatre. The first trial began on January 21, 1907, and ended on April 12, when the jury disagreed and were discharged. The second trial started on the 6th of last month, and has resulted, as now recorded, in the acquittal of the prisoner.
BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE I
BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE I I want to die and go to heaven and be with mother." Such were the words of a thirteen-year-old Sunderland lad who' attempted suicide by hanging, but most fortunately was out down in time. Little Howard Ra.ma,ge, who had been sleeping out and consequently taken in oharge by the Sunderland Workhouse officials, lost his mother a day or two ago under singular circumstances. At the inquest on Saturday it was found she had died of fright in hospital at the prospect of an operation under anwathetics. Such cases are very rare. Accordingly, the little chap decided to live no longer, and with the help of a young friend tied a handkerchief round his neck end euspended himself from a hook. bein-g accidentally discovered just in time. Howard is now being kept under observation, as it is feared grief has affected his mind.
ANNUITY FOR A DOGI
ANNUITY FOR A DOG I Mr. Arthur Taylor Newbold, a brewer, of Bury, Lancashire, who left estate to the gross value of £18,296 0s. 6d.. has bequeathed an annuity of L26 for tihe benefit of his grey- hound Wildfire II., and directs his trustees to see that it is well cared for until it dies a na/tural death.
TO-MORhOW'S RACING I
TO-MORhOW'S RACING I DONCASTER MEETING. —The DOR SlELLj.NG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 50 sovs; the second to save entrance. Two miles. -The TOWN MOOR HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE PLATE of SOsovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. Three miles. vs st lb Lord Fitzwilliam's Brineoge Costello a. 12 7 Mr A Buckley, jun'a Prospect II. Coulthwaite a 12 6 Mr K L Vvhitwell'a Koyai Chief hIt well ali J Mr J E Rogeraon's Wee Busoie .AlllSQn a 12 5 Mr J Wa.tcoorn's Fuien .C Brown » 12 0 Mr W L Hickey's a 11 11 Mr G P Sandfly's Eteocles .Sajiday 11 11 Mr A Browne's Black lXwtflas Moore a 11 11 Mr J MJtinthorp's Barograph Mamúng a. 11 9 Mr C W" 0 Henderson's Queen AitJlier a 11 5 Mir R J Hamnam's Countess Feo ..R I Bobeon a 11 5 Mr W L Hickey's Gleaigour .Private 611 1 —The TRY AGAIN STEEPLECHASE PLATE of 40 sovs; the second to receive 10 sovs. Two miles. ys et 1b Mr G Menzies's NTorton Mwzies & 12 3 Mr k BorrUra Orfevre 8 3 11r R Craig's Petropavlosk Digb7 a 11 12 Lord Fitzwilliam's Master of the Ceremonies Vasoy a 11 12 Mr F Apnleya.rd's Gar Lad IV Prl-ato a 11 12 Mir G Aenzie- Hetter Skelter ..Meuiies a 11 12 Mr E L Wliitwell's Tynefield .Whitwed a il 12 Mr PB Poster's 'Wol,,ercot Gi-;eve 6 II 12 Mr J E Bogerson's S', Ji-clrio .Allison 611 U Mr J A Laie's Crooked Pat JAe 6 11 12 Mr O Backhouse's Glen Mazaria Macnee 5 11 7 Mr Brocks'e Gay Pajis Moran 5 11 7 ■Mr Alex Browne's Oh Fie Moore 4 U 7 Mr Alex Browne's Gaby Mooro 5 U 7 Mr J C HtUa Pcftlyette Thornton 5 117 Mr H Hunt's Prince Donz-ol U Hunt 5.1 7 Mr G Gunter's Barkstoa Ash Guntor 4 10 7 Mr J Mi.inthorp'6 Lord T .Manning 4 11) 7 Mr T Noiiun's Sweet iSelly Omuthwaits 4 19 7 Mr C T Pulley's Hyde Park Butr-hers 4 107 Mr J S Wsilay'e Solibeiile Walley 4 10 7 Mr E L Whitwell's Dr Fagaa .Whitwell 4 10 7 -The STOGKIL HANDICAP HUR- DLE RACE PLATE of 60 sovs; the second to receive 5 sova. Two miles, over hurdles. ys 6t lb Mr G Menzlee's Weather Eye .Menzlæ 512 9 Mr J J Etp-I I. r-ving's St Salvador ..X H Scott a 11 12 Mr II W Sampoy'a King PiUto ..Chauiberlin a 11 10 Mr H G Fcjiwick'u San Martino ..Whitaker 6 11 6 Mr J Wilkinson's Bougrh Pup .0 Brown a. 11 5 Duke of Westminster's Ruystiaie .aylor 611 4 Mr J MUD-thorp's Roeebury Xaiin,iig a 111 Mr H Griffen's Highercombe .Piriva.te 5 11 0 Mr C W 0 Henderson's Night Warbier Archer 5 11 0 Mr H A Wvlie's Stolen Jewel Kennedy 6 10 1} Mr T C Mundey's Brig-ht Park ButclMwa 4 10 13 Mr G Menzies's Canticle Menzies 5 10 12 Mr J Rogers' Tipster Rogers 5 10 11 Mr T Nolan's Ana-bell .Coultl:1W'&ite 6 10 1() Mr H H Rose's Boaeburo .PIivatø &10 9 Mr B J Ranwick's Red CamP .Renwick a 10 9 Mr J Stokes' Simon Piasee Oopeland 4 10 7 Mr G Gtmtar's Yatagivaa Gunter 4 106 Mr A Hodgeon's Sir William R I RobJon a 10 6 Mr J Bayhe's Birk Gill G F Wilson 5 10 5 Mr G W Smith's Father Mac Rom 6 10 5 Mr G Moore's Little Theo Moore 5 10 4 Mr M N Rhodes'n Custom House Fitton 4 10 4 Mr W Black's Miss. Bent Chamberlin 5 10 J Mr J Byrne's Tickford .Coueh 4 10 3 Mr F B BarJimr's Jean Gordon .Ba:Jing 4 10 3 Mr R P B'jtterill's Traviata Botterill 4 10 3 Mr R P fcoUerili's Jaguar .Borill 5 10 2 Mr C Hill's Lord Bilbrook Thornton 6 10 2 Mr J J Caes* Magenta Boy .Print3 a 10 1 Mr W H Williamson's Red Rush Pri,ite 5 10 1 Mr J G L Eccles' Brown Glata Cowap 4 10 0 Mr J Burns's Scotch River Burns 4 100 Major Westenra's Hard Crust Lake 4 10 0 —The BARNBY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE PLATE of 50 sovs; the second to receive b sovs. Two miles. ys st 11 Mr J Mllnthorp's Meolagh Manning 5 11 13 Mr A BeU's Historical Year .Walgh 61110 Mr Vyner's Mint Toker Ma.tth??? 6 11 10 g /lLn'wt Red Camp Ren wick n}g Mr R RHey'e Gold Nugget .Kannedy 61110 Mr W K Slater's Coldstream Menzies 6 11 10 Mr H S C Smithson'a Waveline li Scott a. 11 10 Mr J C Hill's Parish Councillor ..Thorntou 6 11 10 Mr H Craig's Canty Bay Digby 6 11 110 Mr A Browne's Oh Fie Moore 4 11 6 Mr C Mont.on's Northaw 5 11 6 Mr J Mihitliorp's Llandaff Manning 5 11 6 Mr J Widger's Nohleile Private 5 11 6 Mr R P BotteriU's Jaguar .Botte>riJl 511 6 Mr A E M'Kinlay's Beriy COulthwaite 5 11 6 Mr (i Menzici?' Canticle Menzies 116 .Mr J T Crcssley's Signet. Steel 5 11 6 Mr J Byrne's Goldjock .Couch 511 6 Mr J G L Ecclee' Brown Glass C-owap 4 10 10 Mr D Gilroy's Fortune Bold Macnee 4 10 10 Mr G Uunter's Gullvata .GunOOr 41011> Mr L E B Homa's Bouton d'Or .CoJlIng 4 10 10 Mr H Hunt's Complete .H Huut 4 10 10 I Mr D J Jardlne'e Heureux .Peacock 4 10 10 Sir It W B Jardine's DownehiTe Goswell 4 10 10 Mr W A Jana. Mer .Jarv's 4 10 10 Mr G Menzies' Glengonna Manzies 4 10 10 Col R L Birkin's TYdidt6 W Woodland 4 10 10 Mr R P Botterili's Tra.via.ta .BatteriU 41010 Mr J North's Calaale I" i t ton 4 10 10 Mr Powell's Mirk .Whitwell 4 10 10 Mr C T Pulley's Happy Lase .Butoherd 4 10 10 Mr R C Thompson's Stream of Light N H Scott 4 10 10 Mr J S WaUpy's Solibelle i ig Major Westonra's Ha.rd Cruet ». Lake 4 10 10 Mr P Whitiker's Ayrcastlo Whitaker 4 10 10 Mrs Wiloon 8 Persian raw Private 4 10 10
IWELSH MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING…
WELSH MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING At a meeting of the Welsh Miniature Rifle Association at Cardiff on Saturday night it was decided to hold a meeting in 1908, and Mr. A. E. Morton (Pontypool) was appointed secretary of the meeting. The action of the secretary in arranging an international poet match between the ladies of Wales and the ladiee of New South Wales was approved. It was understood the match would take place in April.—It was stated that the venue of the international match this year/would he at Manchester, when teams representing the four countries would compete for the international trophy at the meeting organised by the Society of Miniature Rifle Olube on April 25. It was decided to invite the various leagues and clubs to co-operate with the association, with a view to select- ing a representative Welsh team.—Permis- sion was given to Oardiff District clubs to hold a cup competition under Welffh. Minia- ture Rifle Association rules.
Contest for a HolidayI
Contest for a Holiday I SPIRITED COMPETITION AMONG LADY READERS Below we re-produce, in part, a letter received from one of the ladies who aa-e com- Deting for the "Western Mail" Six LM holi- day tour. Of course, this competition cannot be carried on without trouble-some consider- able trouble—on the part of the candidates, but they will one and all feel that the prize is worth the effort which has to be made to gain it. The trouble devolving upon the friends of the candidates who may be called upon to render them assistance is inconsider- able, involving1 merely the cutting from the Western Mail of the voting papers which daily appear on page 2 and despatching them to the fair candidate, or, duly filled in ill her (,Hour, to this oQice. It is the organ- isa.tion of this effort on ?he pa?t of the com- petitors which will make them busy, but, as evidently is so in the case of the writer of the letter below, this can be made a p-ieaaurabie and interesting occupation to them, and also to a laxga circle of friends. It will create quite a thrill in their ssveral coteries, and will make a subject of chatter and fun at many MI afternoon tea-table. Miss Emily Aubrey, Tymawr, Ilirwain, asks us to state that there is no truth in a rumou.r which she sa-ya she finds has grained currency that she has retired from the competition. "I and my friends a-ro full of it," .?be writes, and she desires to. emphasise the fact that she is throwing herself vigorously into the task of collecting votes from her friends and acquaintances. AN ft W EtR TO CORRESPONDENT. J. itocberick.— w nere too subscriber inti- matee that his votes are to be credited to a certain candidate at the time he sends us the subscription or newsagent's receipt, no voting form is issued, it being quite unneces- sary to duplicate labour.
SCENE AT AN INQUESTI
SCENE AT AN INQUEST I "The noisiest inquest I have ever held in the coturn; of over iu yeans, said the L'o-ronei autor iuvteuigatixig at tne London iioispitai ou aaturuay me death of a de«ibii iau. A putst-morwm had bten held ou tne bocy, anii tae motner, in an Uyetenoai state ironi ^rriei, excitedly criea, lIiy poor boy i lilacy nave cut nim up!" She declared Ln" sue wanted niai buried the some as he was born"; but one Coroner pointed out that that would have been impossible in any case, ad lie liad had an mjury to tne niv joint and had also undergone an operation. The verdict, vrfiich was i>e<ath from malignant disease," was not arrived at with- out the Court reaching a state oi chaos, in which the Ooro.ner was quite unable to make, tiimseii neard and tie services oi' we polled weTC necessary to restore order. L fcl
ACTRtSS " SI'JK OF LIFE"h-…
ACTRtSS SI'JK OF LIFE" h- I Gustrie Jurgins, aged twenty, an Austrian, described as an actress, living at Shepherd's Bush, was charged at the souLil-Western Court on Saturday with attemptin.g to commit suicide by tnrowing herself into the Thames at Putney, bihe, having got into the water, walked out again of her own acoord, and invitp-d Proderick Gibson, who was on the embankment, to fetch a policeman." Mr. D. Grey jiresumed she thougat better of I t. Prisoner told the magistrate she wanted to drown herself. Mr. De Grey: Would you care to say why? -I am sick of life. Prisoner having expressed her contrition, the magistrate accepted her own bail for her g,o,od conduct.
IN HARD LUCKI
IN HARD LUCK I Harry Meg-gs (38), bricklayer, was found guilty at Middlesex Sessions on Saturday of stealing 5s. Id. from a till at Ponder's-end. He said he ha.d had "very bad luck Sir Ralph Littler: Pour convictions! The Prisoner: Y-a-u long times for little things. Sir RaJsxh: Stealing a handbag- The Prisoner: Y d nothing in it. (Laughter.) Sir Ralph: The Prisoner: The whole lot mma't worth tluee quid. Sir Ralph: If everyone like you was put amuff for a long term I believe there wouid be no crime worth speaking of. Three 7ewv, penal servitude, and three years' police suwar- vision.
SUICIDE'S STRANGE LETTERI
SUICIDE'S STRANGE LETTER I If yon should think about loving some- body else, think of me who has died for you," wrote Antonio Battiatella, 30, an Italian, formerly head waiter at the Ooea.n Hotel. Siandown, to a widow, before shooting himeelf through the head with a revolver. His body was found in a. corner of the ex- tensive grounds of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Ventaor. He also wrote:— I have always loved you. When my oold body is a.way from you, my shftdow will be near you. Distress has been snoh as to compel me to end my miserable life after much suffering and misfortune. A verdict of uicide" was returned, no evidence being given as to the sta.te of de- ceased's mind.
ALLEGED WOMAN BURGLAR I
ALLEGED WOMAN BURGLAR I Ada Stone, a married woman, aged 34, was charged on remand at Marlborough-street police-court on Saturday with being con- cerned in breaking into a house in Regeafc- street between January 22 and 23 and stealing a quantity of human hair, combs, and other articles, wdrth X200, belol3 mg to Mr. Sigmund Lichtenfeld, hairdreeser. Mr Percy Robinson defended. Inspector Simmons, recalled, now said that the prisoner, on the way to the police station in a cab, uttered her first explanation as to how she got the hair by stating that a man asked her to dispose of it for him, and also gave her a pawnticket for a coat said to have been stolen. The magistrate directed a farther remand, allowing bail in £2G().
THE CASE OF LIEUT. WOODS I
THE CASE OF LIEUT. WOODS I The case of Lieutenant Woods will, -it is stated, shortly be brought before Parliament. Colonel Woods, the father of the lieutenant, is sending a printed communication in con- nection with the case to every member, in which he says he naturally oares for his aon first, but he canes for the Army next. j appeal," he adtJs, "from a military oligarchy based on the privilege of society, family influence and wealth, to Caesar. I ask that the great Court of Parliament should insist on my son's reinstatement in a career he loved and in an Army he sought to serve."
i WHALE CHARGES LINERI
WHALE CHARGES LINER I The Hamburg-American liner Furst Bis. marok, whioh arrived at Plymouth on Satur. day from Mexican porte, reported that on Tuesday last, hn within a few miles of Oonxnna, a whale about 60ft. in, length sud- denly charged the liner, which wais struck heavily on the starboard side, causing her to shiver from end to end. The effect of the charge on the whale is unknown, as it was not seen again, but previously it had been seen on the surface for a considerable time throwing up immense columns of water.
I LIGHTED PIPE CAUSES DEATH…
LIGHTED PIPE CAUSES DEATH Smoke coming from a room at Armstrongs place, Pl-ura.toad, on Saturday, occupied by James Powell, aged 75, impelled the neigh- bours to force an entrance. Powell was found lying on the floor with his clothing bu,rning. After the flames had been extin- guished, it wa43 discovered that the old man was dead. He had evidently put a lighted pipe in his pocket, and it had set fire to his clothing.
POLICEMAN AT HOMEI
POLICEMAN AT HOME Against a young constable of the Metro. politan force his wife brought an allegation of desertion on Saturday, before Mr. Biroo, the magistrate at Old-street Police-court. In cross-exa.mina.tion the woman admitt.ed that she read a great deal-DOls. She also had a hobby—breeding and selling canaries. Her i husband had to wash his own clothes after he ceased to supply her with money. The Magistrate granted an order of separa- tion, and 10a. a week alimony.
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Death of Aid. B. Phillips
Death of Aid. B. Phillips CHAIRMAN OF MONMOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL I The death of Alderman Ben. Phillips, J.P.. chairman of the Monmouthshire Count y Council, took place at hie reeidenoe, Haw- thorne House. Sirhowy, Tredegar, on Sunday morning. The deceased gentleman had bÐr;;¡ in ill-health for the last few months, and during the pe-q week his condition became critical, end his death was not altogether unexpected. Alderman Phillipe was born 55 years a.go LATE ALDERMAN B. PHILLIPS. at Blaenwaun. a few miles out of Sit. Clears, j Oarmaj-thenahfre. Just over 40 years ago ho left his native cou Y- and. settled at Tredegar, where he had liv 4e:'r sinœ. a.nd where he ¡ enthroned hun?If?iB the affections of the people. He carried on a successful grocery l business in the town up to the time of his I d-th. For years Tredegaj's p<?ular alder- man had been one of thc.fo?'u<? men in local and county administration. As far back as twenty-eight years ago he was elected a member of the Tredegar Local Board, and was chairman of that body for two years, and also the first chairman of the district council. His wide experience waa of great value to the ratepayers, and his faithfulness and consistency secured the whole-hearted confidence of the people. He was a member of the Bedwellty Board of Guardians for eoane years, his sympathetic consideration for the deserving poor being a feature of his work. The funeral takes place on Wednesday, at two o'clock, and is public for gentlemen. The, interment will be at Bedwellty Churchyard.
I C R I C K r-T I
I C R I C K r-T I Lynwood Cricket Club want Fixtures for the coming se?on.-A. S. Phillips, 23, penywain-place ?t??h PMk. Cardia. < e2353p7 ST. GERMAN'S CRICKET CLUB require ',Fixtures 1 Apply W. Phelps, 22, South Luton-place, CWdifL ep5
BORN BUT NOT CHRISTENED j
BORN BUT NOT CHRISTENED A well-dressed working main applied to Mr. j Plowden at MaT y leoone Police-court on ¡ Saturday for advice with regard to some money which he claimed was due to him from a bricklayers' sick benefit society. He had belonged to the society, he paid, for 30 yeairs, and was entitled to certain benefits on reaching the age of 55, but before the society would grant them they wanted proof of his age. Well, cam not you give it? asked Mr. Plowden. "No; for I was neither christened nor registered; my mother told me that before she died;" re,plied4.he applicant. But you have been born?—Yes. That is the material fact.-I was born in 1846, on the 20th of April. Well, go and tell them that; that is all I' they want.—I have. Mr. Plowden: Try them again; tell them to be reasonable.
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Chemists, Coco A word from Bovril. < Preparations made from Yeast (a fungous growth"), no matter how they are described, cannot and do not contain all the nourishment of Beef. ,f:ä: all the nourishment of Beef. Yeast admixtures are obviously used as cheapeners. Don't waste your money on Yeast. To repel influenza and to keep up strength and vitality during the winter months, use the guaranteed product of pure BEEF, namely j BOVRIL NBT????N?? w??? ?H?w ??B?s?.? BN? Esssjjm? ? NmMHW!t Mj)!t???m?N? m ??B?—.?MB? WNH?M' BB MM BHB ???Mt???F wMNtay ?m ??? t?M N???B???B?OtttM ?