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Passing Pleasantries. Wliat caused the trouoie with j'tnenerr "Oh, he got into a. mess over a motor car. I didn't know he owned one." "He didn't. That was the trouble!" A giri may be as sweet as srigar, but there are two kinds of gugar-refined and un- refined. Believing offioer (to applicant): Are you applying for relief? Applicant (in rags, shivering); Yes, sir. Relieving officer: Where do you live? Applicant gives an old address. Believing officer: Well, we will inquire into your case, and the result will be made known to you as soon as possible. By the way, is the house you mention on the tele- phone? Daisy: Oh. you are coming to my party, aren't you? Maisey: How cam I, dear, when I am in half mourning? Daisy: orh, that d't master; you can stay half the evening. Vioar: By the way, the man Brown you married about a year ago, has he ever paid his fee? Curate: No. Last time I remin.ded him of it, he said we should be fortunate if he did not sue us for damages. You say you are a member of the Bachelors' dub. What's the penalty for marrying?" Marriage."

VOLCANO'S LOSS OF HEIGHT I Some measurements regarding the height of Vesuvius have just been carried out by the Italian Geographical Institute of Florence, for it was feared that the volcano had lost considerably in height as the result of the last eruption. The calculations show, says the Globe," that the height of Vesuvius at present is 4,077ft., as compared with its former height of 4,452ft., or a loss of 375ft.

Every New Day Should bring you the simple joy of living-—the opportunity to do- fo achieve. The birthright of every man, woman and child is success-the power to think—to act; the capacity for continued, concentrated, successful work. It is a well-established fact that the quality of brain and muscle depends upon the food you eat. Grape =Nuts Food is scientifically prepared-contains the certain necessary elements that will build back mental and physical health, and the new feeling from a 10 days' trial will prove the fact to you. A wonderful improvement is noted in Grape-Nuts taken from the new packet covered with moisture-proof paper. The food now comes to user crisp, delicate, and nutty. Insist upon having the new packets. Try the new Grape-Nuts I Biscuits or Grape-Nuts Wafers. Just on the market. Contain a portion of the celebrated Grape- Nuts Food in most delicious form and flavour. Ask the Grocer. I I Grape-Nuts Co., Ltd., 66, Shoe Lane, London, E.C. I

For Women Folk. —.— -α- HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES Mustard and horse-radish mixed together make all exoellent relish for cold meat. Mix yellow mustard, and add to it an equal quantity of grated hon-eradi-sh which has been boiled ten mi-nutca in water. Thin the mixture with a little of this water. Take ljlb. the remains of cold beef, Hb. pork sausages, one onion, parsley, pepper, a.nd salt. Ohop all ftnely (removing sausage skins), mix well together, a.nd roll into a,bout 21 inch balls. Dip in flour, place in eauce- pan with gravy or stock, and let who- simmer for about twenty minutes. When ready, serve with mashed potatoes. Good Cures for Coughs An excellent remedy for a cough is the white of an egg beaten to a stiff froth. Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a glass, and as much sugar to it as it will dissolve, and stir it into the beaten white of an egg. Take a spoonful of this every few minutes when the cough is troublesome. Plain Tea Cakes Take 2!b. of flour, 6oz. lard, loz. of yeast, two eggs, and a little milk. Rub lard in the flour, add yeast, eggs well beaten, and, lastly, lukew-arm milk to make a stiff batter. Stand in a warm place to rise well, then work into teacake shapes, and brush over with milk. Place in hot oven from twenty to thirty minutes. Very nice buttered for afternoon parties. Savory Steaks Cut thick slices from a raw ham, put into a frying pan with a small cupful of water and cook slowly, turning once or twice till the water has evaporated and the steaks are a light brown. Dredge them lightly with flour. Have ready a sauce made by boiling a teacupfuj. of milk, a lump of butter, tea- spoonful of mustard, and few grains of cayenne. Place steaks on dish, pour sauce over, and arrange sippets of toast round dish.

Mr. S. T. Evans Knighted The King has been pleased to confer the honour of knighthood on Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., on his appointment as Solicitor-General. Sir S. T. Evane, the latest recipient of the accolade, wa.s rightly described the other day by an English newspaper as a genial Welshman who is very popular at the Bar. He is not yet 50. and although he has had to wear his wig so often that it has had a prejudicial effect on his hair, he by no means looks his years. With his jolly, rubicund countenance, it is no wonder that he inspires general confidence and has amassed a large practice—indeed, it is quite likely that he will lose money by accepting office, for his official salary is only E6,000, together with certain fees, which, probably, do not in an ordinary way come to more than about 14,000. Liadv Evans is the daughter of the late Mr Charles Rule, of Cincinnati, one of the lead- ing public men of America in his day. Before her second marriage she was Mrs Blanche R. de Pinto, widow of the late Mr. Herbert de Pinto. She is a very charming and accomplished lady. Her sister, Mrs Maedonald, has long been resident in this country, her husband being the English representative of the great Rockefeller industries.

THE "LITTLE STEEL DOCTOR" VISITED BY SCORES IX HIS NEW I HOME. One oi the fears lately dispelled from the public mind is that the British Vibrator would no longer be in our midst, since the invemtor himself has taken, his departure from Cardiff. Judging, however, from the present state of public opinion, Dr. Maeaiira has found for himself a most efficient repre- sentative in Meeers. Morgan and Co., the well-known chemists (corner of High and Duke 6treets), and people are already show- ing their appreciation of his efforts in con- tinuing the good work of the British Vibrator. No doubt, many bad an idea that t;he moment the management of this heretofore successful method of treatment got into other haouds the little steed doctor's" repu tatkm would begin to suffer. The fact in, however, that instead of diminishing in pmblac estimation, the British Vibrator's standard of importance has received a New Boom, as it were, from Mr. Morgan/s per- sonality amd paat reputation. This gentle- man now freely adurts that he never dreamed of the possibilities which are pos- sece-ld by the British Vibmtor as a con- queror of disoaae." And since making an intima-te acquaintance with the "LtitHe Steel Doctor" and its utility his confidence in the field opened up by it for the suffering1 com- munity has reached a point of appreciation which might well be classified as enthusiasm. He says he has seen ether so-called Vibrators, but they are mere toys compared with this invention of Dr. Macaura's, and he refuses now to handle any Vibrators except the genuine British Yibraitor. The wonder- ful success which this little machine has attained an-d the number of inquiries, at chemists shops especially, hare brought forth ntimorous applicants wishing to represent the British Vibrator in Cardiff; but, as Dr. Maoaura says, it requires more or less con- pervajfcive management, and not indiscrimi- 1 nate sales. Tho former reputation must be maintained, and, in order to do this, those only who suffer from diseases which are susoeptfbtle to benefit by vibratory thera- peutics will be allowed to purchase the machine. Tfm will be much more saitisfac- tory for the public and for all parties con- cerned. The whole matter, then, will be under the direct management of Mr. Morgan, and the machines will not be obtainable else- where in this district, not even in Newport. As we have paid, the free tests will be con- tinued, and we would recommend each and everyone to have a free trial of this machine. Of course, the machine will be sent to any address for 38* and 61. extra for postage, but in order to appreciate its posBi- bilitieis you must first have a trial of it. This trial treatment is what has placed the inirtramenit, on its pres-ent basis. The eld adage that the proof of the podding is in the eating has held good all along in res- pect of this invention, and will continue to do so. By all means, have the free test. Remember that Messrs. Morgan and Co. (corner of Duke and High streets) are now the eole representatives of Dr. Macaura's British Vibrator, and you can obtain free tests of the instrument. You can also have, free of charge, the Book of Health" by enclosing one penny stamp for the postage. a621

PROBLEM FOR VAN DWELLER Must Send His Children to School A novel case was heard at Kidwelly Police- court on Wednesday, when Chief Attendance- officer Joseph Morgan charged Cornelius Loveridge, a travelling hawker, of no fixea abode, but living with his family in a van, with neglecting- to send his child to school. Mr. Morgan said that owing to this class of people moving about so much it was very difficult to get at them for this offence against the Education Act, and this case was the first of its kind in Wales. Defendant said that it was true, cer- tainly, but it WM impossible for him to find schooling for his children, as he was always travelling about. He was tIle father of six children, and had been on the road for twenty years. He had never received a days schooling himself, having been born and bred on the road. His children all could reckon money up jolly quicker than he could. However, it it was insisted that they should be educated, he would let the magis- trates have the whole lot—six of 'em—to maintain and educate as they wished. A fine of 14s., including costs, was inflicted

uu ULSTER KING OF ARMS Sir Arthur Vicars has received from, the Lord Lieutenant a certified copy of the enrolment of letters potent revoking the letters patent appointing him Ulster King of Arms, and appointing OaptaLn Wilkinson to that office. Sir Arthur Vicars has handed over the keys of the ofiice under protest, maintaining that under the revised stat-utes of the Order of St. Patrick he holds his appointment during good behaviour, not during pleasure, and that this should be decided by a public judicial inquiry.

LYDNEY WOMAN'S THEFT I Elizabeth Ferris, wife of Thomas Ferris, late of Lydney, was charged at Lydney yester- day with stealing a pair of boots, valued at 3s. 6d., the property of Messrs. Ilastie and Adams, High-street, Lydney. Prisoner, who was seen loitering about the doorway of prosecutor's shop, was followed by Inspector Sea-bright to Newerne-street, where she handed the boots over to him, with the remark, Don't, for God's sake, expose me; I will pay for the boots."

WSABING WELL AND LOOKING WELL. I CLOTHES washed with HUDSON'S SOAP always look well because they are spotlessly clean and sweet when they, come from the washing-tub; and it goes without auk: that they wear ail the better for It. 04&1

MET AT A CARNIVAL Wife Faints on Seeing Her Husband LONG WALKS WITH A FRIEND At Blackpool yesterday Mrs. Mary Ann Taylor claimed eleven guineas under an agreement, L5 for illegal retention of letters, and S,50 for d-efama-tio-n of character, from her husband, Fred Taylor, for whom Mr. Rye- croft appeared. Mr. Gordon Ewart repre- sented Mrs. Taylor. The case for the plaintiff was that Mr. Taylor, who was much older than his wife, finding himself unable to live with her, agreed in September Last, when they sepa- rated, to make her an allowance of £ 3 a week eo long as she lived a chaste life. Soon after the separation it was alleged that de. fendant commenced to squabble about pay- ment of some insurance policies, which he (defen.d,a.nt) contended should be transferred to him. It was stated that he ha.d had his wife's house, 25, Alexandra-road, watched. The payments ceased in November, and one night, when Mrs. Taylor ha-d been at a car- nival at the Tower-gardtns, defendant, it was alleged, went to her house and took away some of hi3 Wife's Private Correspondence and a pihoto of a friend, Mr. Harry Shipley, whioh were in her drawing-room. Some of the letters were produced by Mr. Eyecroft during the cross-examination of Mrs. Taylor. Those from Shipley were addressed "Dear Marie," and concluded "with fondest love." That in which Shipley acknowledged the receipt of Mrs. Taylor's photograph while she was staying with a friend, Miss Cross, at Whitchurch, statcod:- I shall be delighted to see you back again on Monday. I received photo-, a;nd must thank you very much for same. I am delighted with it-it is such a good one. Weli, dear, you didn't stay whether you g'ot my letter on Friday morning-. I wrote by return of post alter receiving yours. I have just got back from Liverpool, and feel rather tired. Don't forget, dear, to let me know what time you are coming back on Monday, so that I can meet you. I conclude with fondest love and best wi.EL,-s.-Yours sincerely, HARRY. Cross-examined by Mr. Ryecroft, Mrs. Taylor said she went to the Tower ball-room cn November ZO last and had some whisky. She Fainted on Seeing Her Husband She was taken by him and two ladies home in a cab. She went to bed, and while there the letters and photo were taken. Did you want the let.ters because they were compromising ?—No. Ha ve you destroyed" any of Shipley's letters ?—No. When did you meet Shipley?—In Sep- tember, after the separation order was signed. It was at one of the Winter Garden's confetti carnivals. You say your ma-id was with you t/ie"c?— Yes. Did she see Shipley brash the confetti off your dress?—No. Thrin't you stay out all night on October 2? —No; I remember distinctly I never left the house. Did you write telling your maid you had lots of champagne and a rare good time?- No. Mr. Rycroft read extracts from a letter from Miss Cross at Whitchurch, to Mrs. Taylor, in which occ-urred the passage, "Hoave you been any more long walks? Be sure and burn this, dear; be .¥ets to know everything." Answering Mr. Rycroft, witness admitted having been long walks by the sea with Shipley, with whom ahe had tea at the Blue Bell, Poulton. There were other persons present. After further evidence, the hearing was adjourned.

FREE HOLIDAYS SCHEME It cannot be too often repeated that the Western Mail Ladies' Holiday Scheme is fra.med on most generous lines. It means the gift of E30 a-piece to six lady readers, WIld the conditions are so attractive and elastic that each fair winner can easily arrange for the company of her husband or a relative or friend on her Continental trip. The winners may select the place or places to be visited and the dates. They will receive first-class boat and railway fares, JE1 a day for hotel expenses, a.nd 15 for thea-tre tickets, gratuities, Ac., the total expense to be limited to £30 per head. There will be no obligation for the tourists to travel together, or to go as a party, or at any particular time, but should any wiimer prefer to join a personally-conducted party for the sake of company arrangements wiU be made accordingly. The necessajy nomination forms may be found in every issue of the "Western Mail," and by a simple arrangement of pre- payment for the paper, instead of its daily purchase, a reader is given substantial advantages by way of extra votes, which can be given to his or her nominee for the prizes

PARTED ON WEDDING DAY I A story of a couple who married and separated on the same day was told to the Marylebone magistrate yesterday when Henry Thomas was charged with assaulting his wife. The woman said that on the same day as the wedding they parted and went to their respective mothers' homes. She further told the magistrate of an assault on the previous night, the prisoner striking her three times in the faoe. Why on earth did you get married?" asked Mr. Paul Taylwof the prisoner. Well, it was on her money, and she begged me to do so," replied Thomas, who was fined 40s. or one month. The woman said she would live with him if he got a home and acted all right." I

DIVIDED THE BOOTY A schoolmaster of Arras (Pas de Calais), France, anxious to give his class an object- lesson on the value of banknotes and cur- rency alloy, exhibited to his pupils over X20 in notes, gold, and silver. When the lesson was over he locked the money up in his desk, and forgot to take it away with him in the evening. During the nigibt three boys, aged eleven, entered the schoolhouse by a class- room window, broke open the master's desk, and divided the booty. They have been arrested and have confessed.

KAISER AND THE TEXT I It has been presumed, says the Globe's Berlin oorrespond'ant, that in choosing next Sunday's text for the sermon at the Imperia. Chapel and inviting the members oi the Prussian State Ministry the Kaiser has in mind the vexed Polish question. The text is from Exodus xii. 49, and runs: One law shall be to him that is home born j and UItto the stramger that sojourneth amongst yon."

A SIMPLE PRESCRIPTION Said to Cure Rheumatism, Kidney Trouble and Bladder Troubles, We know that the readers of this patper appreciate good advice, and we are glad, therefore, to be able w publish the following from a prominent physician. It is astonishing to know the prevalence of kidney trouble and other diseases, such as rheumatism, bladder and Ji\er troubles, which are almost invariably caused by weak kidneys. It is said on good authority that fully one-third of the people in the United Kingdom who have reached the age of maturity are more or less afflicted with kidney tremble in some form. The most dangerous feature of this disease is the fact that many people have it without their knowkdge, and consequently neglect it until it baa reached a dangerous stage. The least symptom of kidney trouble, such as backache, mast be given prompt atten- tion, and a good reliable treatment should be taken, until every trace of the disease nas been eliminated. We are glad to be able to give our readers a prescription which we have seldom known to fail in any case. It contains no harmful ingredients, is pleasant to take, not expensive, and can be 'supplied by any good chemist. It is as follows,- Tincture Gentian Compound, one ounce; Syrup Rhubarb, one ounce, Liquid Barkola Compound, one ounce; Syrup of Ginger, five ounces Take a, t-oaspoomful after each meal, and one at bed-time. We are glad to publish this prescription., as we know it will help our afflicted readers who give it a fair trial. If taken continu- ously for a few weeks, it will be found to be an almost absolutely certain cure for Rheumatism, Kidney and Bladder trouble, Baokache, and all aJlied complaints. Note.—Other papers are privileged to copy the above.

Cricket I THE FOURTH TEST MATCH MELBOURNE, Wednesday. The following team hoe been selected to represent Australia in the fourth Test match, to be played here next Friday;- C. Hill (South Australia), V Trumper (New South Wales), M. A. Noble (New South Wales), J. A. O'Connor (South Australia), J. Saunders (VictoriaJ. W. Armstrong (Victoria), T. Macartney (New South Wales), V. Hansford (Victoria), P. M'A aster (Victoria), E. H. Carter (New South Wales), and Gregory (New South Wales). ,-y,. f" 'I a. m Aenzie (JNew soum vvaies) vym ob emergency man. The team selected to represent Australia in the fourth Test match differs in only one respect from the side that defeated England in the third Test game by 245 runs. li. Hartigan, whose memorable stand with Clem Hill in the Colonials' second innings turned a probable defeat into victory, has not been selected for the reason that he is unable to get away from business, and his piace lias been given to Gregory, the old New South Wales player. Cotter, who was unable to play at Adelaide owing to a. strain, appar- ently has not sufficiently recovered to tako his place in the team. A Barry Club Disbanded Gadoxton (Barry) Cricket Club have decided to disband, owing to there being no suitable ground in the locality. Last year was the most successful season they ever had, winning no fewer than twelve matches, and losing but two

Air Rifle Shooting Cardiff and District eague Section A Cardiff and District League —Section A Alberts. *New Park Libt?raIQ. 1. HOllym1S4;) 4 5 4-29 R. ;f.;o;r 4i%IO T. Jones .4 4 5 5 4 5 5—32 C. Plummer 4 3444 44-27 E. Stephens 4 4 3 4 4 5 f-28 T. Chappie ..4 3 4 3 2 3 3—22 T. Barry .4 4 4 5 4 4 4-29 C. Holloway 3 5 5 3 4 u 4-29 G. W iteon .5 3 3 5 5 4 5—30 J Llewellyn 3 44354 4-27 H. Howell .4 4 3 4 5 5 5—30 Summerhaya 5 3 535 34-23 J. Hosie 5 5 4 4 5 5 4—32 J. Smart .4 4445 55-31 H Manship 5455455-33 J. Morris .4 5 4 3 4 4 5—29 W. Bines .4 3 5 4 5 3 5—29 F. Bevan .4 4 3 4 4 4 5—28 G. Turie .4 5 5 4 5 4 5—32 T. Eidout 2 4 3 54 ?, 5-26 E. Edwards 4 4 4 5 4 ? ?-29 J. Budd .445 4 3 3 I: ii111"a..ci: ci di E {!rh¡ii'1 ¡ 4 t: Total 357 Total. 336 *Engineers. Oaks. A. Hunter ..5444543-2\1 J. Powell .4 4 4 555 4—31 W. Pugsley .4545445-31 S. J. Hicks 4455444-30 S. Mihier .4 5 5 5 4 5 4—32" Graahoff 4 4 4 4 4 4 5-29 G. Bishop ..4 3 5 3 4 3 5-27 T. Morgan ..3 3 5 3 4 5 5—28 T Lieweliyn 3 5 5 4 5 4-31 B. Green 5 4 4 4 4 4 4—29 11. L¿erIS; 4 4 5 5 5 5 5—33 B. i.Yr' 6 ¡ i I F. Waidrfn 5 4 4 5 5 4 4—31 E. Hicks —3 4 5 5 4 4 4—29 T. Williams 343454 4-27 C. Noakes ..4 5 4 4 4 3 5—29 F. Williams 4 3 4 5 5 4 5—30 \1\ Powell ..4 3 5 3 4 3 4—28 E. SuwYeT .3 4 5 4 4 4 5-29 H. James .4 4 4 4 5 4 4-23 J. Hartree ..5 5 5 5 4 5 4-3,3 J. Powell ..5 5 4 4 3 4 4-29 W. Lane .5 4 4 5 5 5 5—33 T. Mullins ..5 4 4 5 5 5 4—32 Total. 366 Total. 352 SECTION B. Lansdowne. 'Windsors. J. Knott ..5 4 5 5 4 4 4-31 H. Eucknell 4544555-32 E. W iUiams 5 4 4 3 4 5 5—30 J. Bebori ..4 4 4 3 5 4 4-28 P. O'Neill ..3 4 5 4 4 5 3—23 Jenkins 4 4 3 4 5 5 4—29 A. ^Yard 5 4 4 4 4 5 4—30 C. Jones .4 4 4 4 5 5 4—30 J. Thomas ..4 5 5 5 5 4 5—33 w.. Docton ..4 3 5 4 5 54—30 J. Carter .5 3 5 4 5 5 5—32 J. M'Gill .5 5 4 5 4 4 4—31 J. Gronow .4 5 4 5 5 5 4-32 B. Wilson ..4 4 5 4 4 5 3—29 A. Jackson .5 4 4 5 5 5 5-33 Macliadam ..4555445-32 R. Batten ..4 3 3 4 4 4 3—25 C. Hunt .4 4 5 5 5 4 5—o2 J. Corav 3 5 5 5 5 5 4—32 J. Charley ..5 5 4 4 5 5 4-32 J. _fYanoe ..5 4 3 4 4 5 5-30 J. O'-seiU ..4 4 4 5 4 5 5—oi F. jerestou ..5 5 5 5 5 5 4-34 E. Lages .5 55 4455—33 Total 370 T obi. 3&9 *Duke of York. Canton Liberals. T. Fry 27 H. Withers 32 W. G. Wilis 34 H. nt.úi:rts 29 C. Holloway 31 T. WiUis 30 E. Radley I: :ilesp" SO T. Carter 29 G. Summers 26 P. Little  30 H. Lamprey 26 S. Grant 30 N. R,3?wle?; 27 C. Little .30 C. Thomas 3 A. Lee E3 u. Gwyn 28 J. S. Lee 32 J. Xoogood 23 F. Paynter 32 W. Wright 28 W. C. Wells 60 A. Summers 28 Total. 361 Total 330 Llaadougb. *St. German's. R. F. Lowman 29 J. Jewell 29 \f. J. Holloway .?.?? 27 ?. Ccle?? 31 i:l; fi; t¡ J. C. WaJker, 31 E. JeweU 31 ?'. Ackland 30 A, E. Coles. ?9 H. Howe I H. VVestlake 28 J. ¿;fhS" E9 }t ii.eö¿ 25 J. C. Walker, jun 29 M. Slierrin Jonah David 31 E. Di?gory ^9 W. Bcnnctt 30 VV. Js»;es 28 W. Fowl?r 23 A. CaUell 23 T. Burge 27 T. Glass 3? paall 543 Total 339 York-W. Evans, 29; C. Bertram, 28; J. Williams, 31; J. Jones, 30; A. Smith, 30; G. ]>;■ loit, 32; D. Phiiilps, 29; W. Johns, 26; 11. Waixl, 29; C. Day, 30; W. Price, 31; A. Day, 33-tota. 358. Victoria—J. Daake, 30; H. George, 31; G. Beit, 29; L. Miles, 25; IL Framptoa, 28; W. Harford, 28; W. Batten, 29; C. Prost-or, 30; C. Owen, 28; A. Scott, 25; J. Brain, 26; W. J. Baker, 31-tútal, 340. "Central Liberal::—T. Daley, 30; W. Moore, 32; J. Phillips, 25; R. Davies, 2d; L. Dickens, 32; IL Tcwiv send, 29; W. Biiriis, 23; W. FcriAer, 30; J. OBricm, 29; A. Butlaiid, 31; J. White, 27; R. Sawyer, 29— total, 351. Tudors—E. Jenkins, 2S; J. Hunt, 25; T. Cook, 29; E. Webb, 25; H. Morgan, 32; H. Hopkins, 31; Fishier. 31; J. Clifford, 25; J. Prior, 31; G. Oram, 31; W. Prito-hard, 20; J. Kin-sey, 29-total, 347. Merthyr and District League •M E.Ts.-E. Donovan, 32; G. Duck, 23; C. Haynes, 3;); A. J. Howard, 33; W. D. Jones, 29; F. Colley, 32; R. Lewis, 32.; T. R. Davies, 2S; W. Brown, 28; A. B. Cousens, 26; J. D. Jones, 29; F. Wilson, 29-total, 354. Navigation—C. Theyers, 31; A. Jones, 30; E. Lovell, 27; J. Lewis, 26; J. Brown, 31; M. Jones, 31; J. Crelev, 27; T. Owen, 26; E. Oibbon, 29; S. Lovell, 31; T. Davies, 30; W. Barrett, 33-tct31, 352. Neath League Royal Exchange—E. Tucker, 32; A. Hopkins, 31; G. Griffiths, 31; J. Long, 32; S. P. Mogford, 34; J. Reynolds, 31; Ed. Thomas, 32; F. Thomas, 30; D. Keas, 29; P. Moon, 33; Charlie Moses, 30; C. Rouse, 31 —total, 368. Gra,ri,di&oE -,G Mogford, 25; G. Hill, 30; P. Parry, 26; D. Kennedv, 30; E. Mogford, 27; F. Barton, 29; G. Chapman, 30; R. -Phdii- 23; LI. Williams, 27; T. Pattemn, 29; R. Mofeford, 29; G. Treharme, 25- total, 336.

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME SANDOWN PARK -u^ETING. —The VILLAGE S^iiUlNG HURDLE RACE of 1CO sovs; the second to receive 5 aove. Two miles. ys frt Ib Mr R Tyiex's Bonar Duller 611 7 Mr H Bottomley's Crippiegate Batho a 11 7 Mr W S Brechin's Little Sprout Ooulthwaite a 11 7 Mr H M Hartigan's Smoker 11 F Hartigan 6 11 7 Mr C Hibbert's Heniey W NlghtingaU a 11 7 Mr J Morgan's Minot Mark .PriYûtiJ 511 3 Mr F Parker's Kilruddery .Kelly 5 11 3 Mr C V 'labor's Neapolitan. Ta-bor 5 11 3 Capt F Bald's Gala.J Powney 5 11 3 Mr C Bewicke's Knead .Cort 4 10 7 Mr D Clarke's Nirvana II.Gore 410 7 Mr W R Clarke's Roman Knight Martin 4 10 7 Mr G Ed ward as' Lady Edwardine Major Edwards 4 10 7 Mr H M Hartigan's Claiford F Hartigan 4 10 7 —The RIPLEY SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. ys Ft lb Mr J M Kerne's Jackanapes PerFca a 12 7 Mr H M Hartigan's Genuine F Hartigan a 12 4 Mr H Bonas's Brown Kyee Gcby a 12 1 Mr F R Hunt's Deigany F Hunt a 12 0 Mr B Bonas's Brigand .Gore 512 0 Mr J T Cro%ley,5 Postscript .Parkcs 51112 Mr W J Gresson's Thermal Munby a 11 10 Mr W E Rendle's Little Sn-ip .Private a 11 10 Mr CV I'abo.'e, Montcheno Tabor a 11 9 Capt L S Denny's PeTriicus (-,ally all 8 Mr A Scott's St Jacut E Woodland a 11 7 Mr E Hill's Bellas Thornton a. 11 6 —The SANDOWN GRA..D PRIZE (handicap hurdle race) of 300 sovs; the second to receive 25 sovs. Two miles. ys st 11 Capt C P B Wood's Amereham ..F Hartigan 6 12 7 Mr S J Bell's Cheriton Belle .8 J Bell a 11 7 Mr P Cullinan'e Flax ilark .Perffie 611 5 Mr G Gunter's Finoastle .Gunter 611 4 Mr H Whitworth's Avanoe .Capt Dewhurst 4 10 12 Mr R Bennett's Ama.bit .HuBer 6 10 9 Sir J E Backbones Bara.t .Kennedy a 10 5 Mr C Bewicke's Garrow Hill. Cclrt 5 10 4 Mr A Stedalfs The Alant W Nightingall 4 10 2 Sir H Randall's Soliman's-Wiay Bleteoe 4 10 2 Mr G M Inglis's Luisis C Waugh 4 10 0 —The FEBRUARY FOUR YEAR OLD HURDLE RACE of ICO sava; the second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. et ib Mr E Carlton's Phidippidea T Leader 10 12 Mr L BurreAl's Li Hung Rhodes 10 2 Mr E Cohen's Nancy Lee F Darling- 10 2 Mr J D Cobn's Yashmak .Batho 10 2 Mr J D Cohn's Prtntonian 10 2 Mr D Faber's CandahJ.r F Hartigan 10 2 Mr H Headman's Aguador T Smith 10 2 Mr C Hibbert's Titan W Nightingall 10 2 Mr W A Jarvis' Easter .Jarvis 10 2 Mr L Mask's Bather Hot .Ada.m6 10 2 Mr G Gunter's Merrythought Gunter 10 2 Mr C A M'UJs' Zana. Coultbwaite 10 2 Oa.pt N Money's Triangle F Hartigan 10 2 Mr G A Prentice's Tehworth S J Bell 10 2 Air W T Robinson'6 Chemin de Fer ..Robinson 10 2 Mr J A de Rothschild's B-attie F Pratt 10 2 Mr A Ktedail's Chark-6 Edward W Nightingall 10 2 Mr J M Walpole'e Painted Lady Waipole 10 2 Mr C Wood's Orch's C Wood 10 2 Mr R Wootton's Mitral .ootton 10 2 Mr E W<)o.t.t<Hi's El Oro .Wootton 10 2 -The BURWOOD STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs; the second to receive 5 eovs. Three mike. Y5 st Ib Capt Payntor's Mount Prospect's Fortun st lb MaheT 6 12 6 Mr A Browne's Blaok Douglas .Moore a 12 1 Mr R C de Crccpignv's Pat Cullinan ..Private 5 11 11 Mr B W Parr's juda* Pereee a 11 10 Mr R Tyler's The Ixjnffmynd Duller 6 11 0 Mr F Bibby's Caubeen all 5 Mr C R Hodgson's Whipsnade Macalister a 11 5 Capt J Feeder'" lAra. Donnelly a 11 0 Mr R B Henry's Moonstruck Courthwaite a 11 0 Mr C G Asrherton-Smith's Cackler .Gore 51011) Mr R Br\lœ'j< Charlie OTJyan Maher a 10 10 Mr H M Hartigan's li.M F Flartigaa 5 10 10 Prince Hr-tzieUit's The Leek Hon A HaetlngB 6 10 9 C'<i.pt R Hami;to"n-i>tiibber's Kiliester ..Maher 6 10 9 Mr Delgarde's Sir Halbert .A Cole 5 10 0 —The MOLE HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of 100 sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. ys ft Ib Mr C*Luttrell's Nonex .watton a 12 4 Mr T Nolan's Lady Malta Ooulthwaite a 12 1 Mr H M Hartigan's Calcot F Hartigan 6 12 0 Mr II Whitworth's Faithless Lad Prs6e611 13 Mr F Bibbv's Red Cloth .Dounelly a 11 12 Col R L Birkln'e Baron Crafton .M.M-tin a. 11 11 Mr W R Clarke's Vilencian Martin a 11 9 Mr J J Mailer's Time Teet Maher 5 11 6 Capt N Money's Tittorstone F Hartigan 6 11 6 Mr A P Ornliffe's ord Rossmore Escott a 11 4 Mr C llibberl's Royal Houge W NigtutingaJl a 10 12 Mr J M Walpole's Royal Star Walpole a 10 9 Mr R Bruoe's Charlie (Yltyan Maher a 10 9 Mr W B Mynors' Midas .Conlthwaite a M) 7 1Lr A Soott's Perigueux E Woodland a 10 6

Divorce a Failure ? UNION OF TWO HEARTS "Is divorce a failure?" is still disetiseed in Paris. The result of the popular vote of spectators after seeing M. Paul Bourget's play is not yet known (says the "DaHy Tele- graph"). But men and women are writing furiously to the press for and against free love, or strict marriage, or half measures. The champions of free love, on pa];)eT, seem to be mostly ladies. Several who sign them- selves spinsters are almost eloquent on ".he subject. So respectable a body as an asso- ciation of lady shorthand writers and. typists sends a joint letter which calls a spade a spade. "Without being feminists or suffra- gettes, we believe that our happiness will be complete only when, freed from conventions and from the stupid institution called mar- riage, we shall have instituted voluntary unions of two hearts." The ladies beseach us "not to think that this is A Mere Gross Desire 1,1 of depraved natures," a thought which never possibly could have entered our heads, and they Lay it down that "when unions are free there will be much less debauchery." It sceims to have esoaped them that, as it is, there is no law whatever against free love. Would they go so • far as to make free 1.0..) oonmpulsory ?—am extreme measure. A spinster who describes herself as a "sur- gical dentist" considers that free love would offer at least one great advantage over mar- riage. "One could change one's mind when one found that one had made a mistake." As for the children, "a law could easily be passed to fit the case." The op.ponent.s of free love or of easy divorce are all men. One writes violently that free love is fit only for animals. "So far the chief thing that distinguishes man from beasts is that he looks after his off- spring." Another merely wants to know, when marriage has become a hire contract, "who will be the lessee? Will the man hire the woman, or the woman engage the man?" The point is, undoubtedly, important. The Two Most Serious Letters which, in fact, contain a note of tragedy, are from men whose wives are incurable lunatics, but whom the law in Fra-noe cannot free on that ground. One says, "My legal wife has been in an asylum for fifteen years. I have tried to obtain a divorce on the ground of incurable mental disease, but the law denies it me. Pending a change of the law, I live froely with a wom.an whom I love -a..nd I venture to think myself just as honest a man as M. Paul Bourget." Another writes tha-t he is 34, and that his wife, who is 28, has been four years in an asylum for incurable insanity. The law condemns him to remain in celibacy the reel of hifi days.

THE LASI- X53000 I One of the most remark-able features of the appeal for X30,00 to add a new wing to the Cardiff Infirmary is the continuous, persis- tent method of appealing and the corre- sponding character of the response. It is well recognised that personal appeals are infiuiteiy more persuasive than appeal., by circular, but when the prosecution of the a-ppeal is. as in the present instance, lei t, almost entirely to one man, it is easily recog- nised that he cannot hope to reach the ear of the community save through the prec-tõ' and by circularising. It is, therefore, extra ordinary that during the past few monthr- the steady, systematic response to these appeals has, on an average, a.miounted to the sateitantial sum of £ 1,000 a month. Mr. John Cory has very kindly consented to extend the time to meet his challenge to the end of this month. It is, therefore, earnestij desired that the public will cordially co operate with this great benefactor by speedily contributing the balance of £ 5,000 now required. Were it possible to call a mass meeting one of our great halls and preeent to the assemblage the actual men and women and little children, who are waiting admission to the infirmary, but caunot be taken m because there is not sufficient room, we ven. ture to think the money would be subscribed before the meeting waA3 over, beicauee things seen are mightier than thing* heard," and no human heart could resist the realisation of such an aggregation of human suffering, capable of elimination or ailevia- tion through just a little unselfishness on the p.a.rt of those whom God lias blessed with health.

WASHED IN DRAWING-ROOM I Ambrose Millard was at Marylebone yester- day oommitted for trial on a charge of being concerned with another man in breaking and entering a houl-e at Hampsfcead, amd stealing silver, cutlery, and other property to the value of E60. The house was said to have been broken into on Vorch 13 last year. About seven o'clock in the morning i-t was found that the drawing-room, dining-room, billiard- room, and morning-room doors had been broken open. A number of articles were strewn about the floors, and property was missing. On the music-etocl in the drawing- room was a bowl of water, some soap, and a cloth, and to all appearances someone had recently washed his hands there. Millard was arrested a week ago.

IS WORK STUPID P I Work for its own sake is the stupidest undertaking to which a hunnan being can set himself. It is spiritually unwholesome and physically unnatural, 'lne uncivilised man worka only when he must, to satisfy bis needs. Therein the child of Nature shows himself wiser than the product of much edu- cation. Work is a bad soporific, it stunts men's finer faculties, narrows and dulls their outlook, and directs their minds by a bad habit to a bad ideal. The right atmosphere for humanity is that of ease and sport, and the proper course for men and women is to follow their own bCIlit.f'he Free Lance."

BLIND SHORTHAND WRITER The Principal of the Eoyal Normal College for the Blind yesterday informed the Iyambeth Guardians that a girl sent by the Board to be trained had become an excellent shorthand writer and typist and asking for the assistance of the guardians in pro- curing a suitable situation, away from London if possible. The girl is twenty years old, and writes shorthand at the rate of over a h-undred words a minute by the aid of a shorthand writing machine. This ingenious little instrument is worked with only seven keys, which puncture dote on a tape.

"THEY CAN'T HANG ME" Milen M'Carthy, a young woman charged yesterday at the North London Polioe-eourt with attempting suicide, had all but been. successful in bre attempt. A station-sergeant found her under the bed in her oell, blue in the face, with rigid limbs, a piece of tape being twisted tightly round her neck. Twice before this she had nearly killed herself in police cells, and Mr. D'Eyncourt committed her for trial. "They oan't hang me," she said as she was taken away, and prison won't frighten me, but I'll do something when I come out."

RECORD LOSS OF PASSENGERS I The recent railway reports dealing with the past half-year all show a falling off in the numbers of every class of passenger. Never since the beginning of the railway era has the decline in passengers been so marked, for ever since 1840 passenger traffic has shown ooIlltinuous increases year by yea,r on all the principal lines.—"The Car."

COST OF THE ALIENS ACT It was officially announced last night that the cost of admiuietermg the Aliens Act up to March 31 la At was X.1,3,572, and that the estimated outlay for the current financial year is £ 11,100. The nurniber of alien immigrantB to whom leave to land was refused in 1906-7 was 1,295.

THE FOREIGN MAILS I To be despatched from London to-morrow, Feb. 7- OUTWARD.—Morning— To Canada and NewtoaiuUo.nd, by Canadian packet. To Japan and China, via Vancouver, per a. Kmpresa of BrHa.iu. To Lisbon, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentine Eepublic, and Chile, via Southampton, per 6. Aragon. To Egypt, via Marseilles. To Portugal, Uruguay, a.nd Argentine Republic, parcel mails, via Southampton, per s. Aragou. To Malta, parcel mails, by sea, per s. Smla. Eveninir- To Egypt, Cyprus, Jaffa, and Beirut, via Brindisl, per s. Ofeirps. To India, Ceylon, Straits Settlements, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, &c., via Brmdisi, per s. Moldavia. To West and South-West Coasts of Africa, via Liver- pool, per 6. Aro. To Turks Islands and Jamaica, via Bristol, per s. Port An tocuo. To Toneriffe, via Plymouth. To Martinique, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Panama, ()olc,nbia,' Pacific, &c., by FTedMh packet. To United States, Bahamas, and Bermuda, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per s. Etruria. To Jamaica and Turks Islands, parcel mails, via Bristol, per s. Port Antonio. INWARD.—Due To-morrow- From Chile, Uruguay, Argentine Republic, Brazil, a.nd Oape Vetd Islands, via Lisbon. Froci West Ctdet of Africa, via Plymouth. From West Ooaet of Africa, via Liverpool. From United States, Ac., via Plymouth. From Canada, by Canadiaz packet.

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Mary-street, in the City of Car- dia; by James Norman, Castie-street, Swansea; by it. Ú. Williams, Giebetand-street, Merthyr Tydfil; at the shop of Mr. Wesley iUiams, Brid?end—all in the County of Glamorgan; by Ii. A. High- street, !Newpon; at the shop of Jlr. J. p. Cattrey, Monniouth-both in the County ci Monmouth; at the shop cf Mr. David John, Llanelly, in the County of Carmarthen; and at the offices of Mr. T. A. IJavlefe, The Bnlward, Brecon, in the County ol Brecknock. THURSDAY, FEBRUJJSY 6, 1908,