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I Cabinet and the Navy. I ALL DIFFERENCES ADJUSTED. I W(\ believe that the differences as to the j)1is.e amount to be spent on the Navy \),Jtt jear have been satisfactorily adjusted liilt3's the Daily Chronicle"). The AdmiralLy to< Understood to have established its case for b. new constructive programme which it &.3 submitted to the Cabinet, but it is ^Qowledged that there is no necessity for ny undue speed in proceeding with the new -b r,-a-dnoug-hts. liQrried construction of half a dozen ships <tll Of bl all of one type 16 highly undesirable even the point of view of the Navy, not to sak of the claims of economy. 14 these circuinatMK?es the net increase in the '?avy Estlmats U! not expected to exceed 2,500.000. The gross increase will exceed ^•°Q0,000; but it is believed that the Admiralty have some saving's in hand on lafct ar's vote.

I Sea Lock Tragedy I CARDIFF CONTRACTOR DROWNED A man, named Samuel Sparks, hauling con- tactor. of Adelaide-place. Docks, Cardiff, fll over tho Old Sea Lock Bridge inito I ,b Glamorganshire Canal early this morc- 11:l{! and was drowned. body has been recovered. deceased, it is stated, got out of bed about t W" ° clock this morning, and rushed out of b house in his night-shirt. His wife did bot see him alive afterwards. 'Ihe deceased, who leaves a widow and six '?dren, is stated to have been of tempe- ? an dsteady habits. Yesterday he "?eQded Bethany Baptist Ohapel and grayed none other than his usual cheerful '?Position. When he got on.? of bed his ? thought he was only going down?t?irs.

I Lover Shot in the Face I AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT 1.4 sensational occurrence is reported from ^rthyr Vale. Florrie Ba.11, aged seventeen, f; 6, Nixonsville, and her sweetheart, John ^Usg^x, of Troedyrhiw, were last night in e middle room of the house of the young I)Y 8 parents, when Sussex, it is stated, ); Otked something- bulky in one of the ket;; of a pair of trousers hanging up -?jighig w Mies Ball's brother. The girl  her hand in the pocket and pulled out t tat proved to be a revolver. She 11' btatcd h ve been in the act of re-placing the ?ap?r in the pocket, when it went off, and bullet which the weapon happened, unfor ?atety. to contain, entered her lover's left 1*?flictin! a serious wound. He was ??ended by Dr. White and afterwards con- .?y?d to the Merthyr IloopitaL where he was :jned. v-

I PENARTH WOMAN'S SUICIDE Mrs. Mary Harding, aged 64, a widow, fling with her son at 80, Plassey-street, enartli, committed s'uicide on Sunday by etting her throat with a razor. Her son j her lying on the floor with her throat "It from ear to ear. She was alive, but died fore the arrival of Dr. M'Mullan. —

I YOUNG MAN'S SUDDEN DEATH! A young man, named William Clancy, aged I>out 23, of Yew-street, Taff's Well, wac; found f"1õa,d in bed early this morning. It is pre- 8'Qltl-ed he died in a fit.

I CARDIFF WIDOW'S DEATH I Catherine King, aged 52, widow, of 7, Burt- Cardiff, died suddenly on Sunr'iy, had complained of feeling unwell.

I CARDIFF MAN'S NASTY FALL This morning a man named J. Fearnley, of 68 Howell-streot, Grangetown, an oiler at "I-Clatli Dock, fell from a crane into a rail ay truck, patching on his head. He was °nveyed to the infirmary in an unconeciout ,idition.

I SAVED BY A SMACK I'lle Ramsgate smaok Avona entered the labour this morning with the skipper and three members of the crew of the Ostend n&hing vessel Antonenelle Louise, 190 tons, ,^iich ftank in the North Sea yesterday. he Belgian Consul has been communicated IA-i-

II ESPRIT DE CORPS The PeiMa.n Government- ir. tends 'to re- ilaci.' Sá,mad Khan Saltaney by anther ?'n?LertoParM. but the F'rench Govern- rr"?n,t has oeen advised thdt the new Minister "fusee to start for Pans until his prede- '^bo-r's salary, which is four years in rftar, has been paid.

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_u Royal Visit to Berlin I KING AND QUEEN LEAVE LONDON I The King a<nd Qt en left Ixnidon this morn- ing on tL ir State visit to Berlin. Outside Buckingham Palace and along the short route to Victoria Station crowds of people had gathered, and on every hzind their Majesties were greeted with much enthu- siasm. In the Ro2 11 waiting-room at the station the Prince and Pri .cese of Wales were wait- ing to receive tho King and Queeri, as also were membei-e of the suite who are accom- panying them to Berlin. Sir Edward Grey had a few minutes' con- versation with the King. The German Charge d' Affa.ires was present to see their Majesties off on behalf of the Ambassador, who had gone to Berlin in advance in order to assist in-their reception in the German capital. The Prince and Princess of Wales entered the saloon of the train with the King and Queen, and bade farewell to them there. Members of the Fuii" who acconipany their Majesties include Viscount Althorp (Lord Chamberlain), Sir Charles Hardinge (Perma- nent Under Secrotary at the Foreign Office), and Lord Crewe (Minister in Attendance). The King and Queen bath looked very well, and had a most hearty send-off. They arrive in Berlin to-morrow morning. At eleven o'clock to-morrow morning the Royal party is due to arrive ai the Lchrter Station, in Berlin, and from that moment the official programme is a,s follows;- Tuesday, Feb. 9.—11 a.m.: Arrival of their Majesties at the Lthrter Station. (The ladies and gentlemen attached to their Majesties will meet them at Bathenow at 10 a.m.) 1 p.m.: Family luncheon at the castle, Berlin. 8 p.m.: G-àcla dinner at the castle, Berlin. Wednesday, Feb. 10.—12 noon: Visit to Guild- hall (Rathaus). 1 p.m.: Luncheon at the British Embassy; in the evening, ball at ca.stle, Berlin. Thursday, Feb. 11.—10 a.m.: Motor-drive to Potsdam (visit to the Mausoleum). 1 p.m.: Luncheon with the 1st Garde-Dragoon Regiment (Queen Victoria's Regiment). 7 p.m.: Family dinner with the Crown Prince; gala performance in the Royal Opera House. Friday, Feb. 12.—In the morning, sightseeing in the town, possibly to the Royal stables. 1.30 p.m.: Luncheon at the castle, Berlin. 5 p.m.: Departure of their Majesties from the Lehrter Station. BERLIN READY: SPECIAL ORDERS I TO GERMAN OFFICERS. BKKLIIs, Sunday. Bright fsu^nshine to-day attracted thousands of i)erso s to the route of Tuesday's proces- sion to view the decorations, which, owing to the rain of the last two days, are rather behindhand. Union Jacks and rosettes of red, white, and blue figure prominently. At the reception at the I- a-tliaus (Berlin's Guildhall) King Edward win be handed a golden loving cup in which to drink the health of the city. Several newspapers publish articles diseas- ing the visit. The "Tocgliche Rundschau" declares that what it calls a curious English prelude to the visit, namely, the naval con- centration in the North Sea, the discussion of the London Invasion iirari.a, and the announcement of an increase in the British naval programme, will not affect the unanimity of the German feeling. Germans regard the visit as a welcome fulfilment of courtesy and duty, and would be glad if the meeting of the two Monarchs could lead to an entente in the relations between the two countries, which have become critical. King Edward will meet with a festive and honourable welcome in Berlin, for the German people wish to live in peace and friendship with the nation which King Edward represents, as with all other people. The Radical Morgenpost," which calls the visit a historical event, says that if King Edward brings with him impartiality and goodwill he will have* the opportunity of satisfying himself that the feeling in Germany is almost exactly similar to that in England, and that only a few representatives of particular interests wish for war. The journal expresses the hope that King Edward will profit by his visit to the Rathaus to discover that German bourgeoisie repudiates the measures which would hinder its peace- ful love of enterprise.-ReLiter. Arrangements have been made for Sir Charles Hardinge, Permanent Under-Secre- tary for Foreign Affairs, to have interviows with Prince von Buelow and llerr voa Sclioen, the Foreign Secretary, during the visit. During the visit all officens have to wear helmets in the streets instead of nndrevs oape. and all public buildings to hoist flagi.- —Reuter. THE POLITICAL RESULTS. The Berlin correspondent of the "Observer" states that the country has been carefully Pi cleared not to expect far-reaching results of a political character from the visit.

I The New Naval Base I CONTRACT GIVEN TO NEWPORT FIRM I Messrs. Gibb, Easton, and Son, of Newport, Mon., have secured the contract for the con- struction of docks and other works in con- nection with the new naval base at Rosyth on the Firth of Forth. The firm constructed the extension of the Alexandra Dock at Newport, and are now engaged on the 1,000 feet lock.

I Protest and Withdrawal 1 I INCIDENT AT THE CITY COUNCIL I Once more the question as to who shall conduct the work of prosecuting (solicitor at quarter sessions in the city was considered by the Cardiff City Council this morning. Mr. J. A. LoTa-t-Fraser pointed out that the general purpoees committee had, on the motion of Mr. G. F. Forsdike, decided to re- instate ki the eateries coonmitwe's report the decision to put the work upon the shoulders of Vir. F. W. Ensor, the council's prosecuting solicitor, although the salaries committee had unanimously decided to eraee the paragraph from their recommendations. He made the prophecy, with perfect confi- dence, that if this work were placed on M.r. Ensor's shoulders he would within a short tame ask for an increase of salary, because of the additional work it would entail upon him. A point that had been overlooked was the fact that the jury lists were drawn up by the town-clerk and might be manipulated in the interests of the prosecution, if the prosecution was in the hands of the town- clerk's subordinate. Under Ir. Fotrsdike's system the town-clerk, as taxing master, would also have as his eabordinate the man who conducted the prosecution. Speaking with some warmth, Mr. Lovat-Fraeer added that it had been stated by Mr. Forsdike that one of the reasons why he (the speaker) opposed the taking over of the work by Hiv Elisor was that he could not accept any brief from .Mr Ensor as he could from an outside soli- citor. That was the first time that such an imputation had ever been Hlad, against him. In fact, such a thing had never occurred to his mind until Mr. Forsdike had made the imputation. He would only say, in reference to it, that lie had been a member of the city council for over a year, and he had not the least doubt that all the members of the council had taken his measure morally, as well as intellectually, and he was quite content to leave the impu- tation to them as to its accuracy or wW;" He moved that the paragraph be deleted and the work be given to an outside solicitor. Mr. J. T. Richards seconded, remarking that he could not understand how Mr. Fors- dike, of all men, came to move a resolution which was oapable of such abuse. Mr. Forsdike said he desired at once, with- out any reserve, to say that he had no intention at all to impute any other motive to Mr. Lovat Frader. (Hear, hear.) The --a-et was that the atmosphere of that chamber was rather averse to anything humorous, and the remark that he had made was quite jjcular. He hoped Mr. Lorat Erases- would accept his assurance. Mr. Lovat Fraser: 1 accept it by all means. Mr. Foirsdike, continuing, said that his view had undergone some change, more par- ticularly in view of the fact, which had escaped hie mind, that the jury were sum- moned by the town-clerk. There was a pars- sibility of an abuse in this position, and rather than that there should be a,ny sem- blance of the possibility of abuse he would withdraw from the position he had taken up at the general purposes committee. (Hear, heaT.) Mr. Lovat Eraser's motion was carried unanimously. Dr. Biggs next rose to call attention to the unpleasant incident that had taken place u.t the l,a",lt. general purposes committee, when, he moved his resolution ais to the town-clerk'e salary. His motion wa. perfectly inoffensive, and yet he was attacked by Mr. J. Stanfield, the chairman of the salaries committee. He wished to know whether they were to be allowed to criticise the salaries eommittee'e report at all. The Lord Mayor said that to have to stand up to unpleaiantncso-es of the kind com- plained of by Dr, Big-gs was one of the j privileges of being a public man. (Laughter.)

Commoners v Marchers FREEDOM CAMP SWEPT AWAY True to their threats, the Canton Com- moners to-day dismantled and razed to the grouud the hunger marchers' sott1 nent a.t Leekvith Common. Just before _n o'clock eoveral men on horseback giiil ped over the encam, nent, which is now aad-e out in lota for Coull "ation. They we e accompanied by a large 'owd of cOP goners and sympa- thisers and -everal police-officers, who were not, however, ca.ed upon to interfere. There were only five or six hanger marchers resting in the wooden structure- which is used for sløepÜlgand these were awakened by the falling boards of the struc- ture and the shouts of triumph of the com- moners. The caravan was pulled to pieces, and the material put on two trolleys and carried to the Cant.on Pound, where it was dumped. The commoners sat on top of the "furni- ture," shouting and cheering, and holding aloft the boards with the hunger marchers' instructions thereon, and waving red flags, a large crowd bringing up the rear. The preva,iling sentiment was one of merriment and derision. The marchers were allowed to ga-t-her up their fuel, tin plate, sacks, &e., which they put on a truck and wheeled off the field. Subsequently Mr. Robert Williams, on behalf of the hunger marchers, had a long interview with Mr. Sydney Jenkins, solicitor, before whom he placed thxi facts, and ulti- mately instructed him to give advice upon the situation and institute such proceedings a.s he may deem necessary. From what may he gathered, it is po-sfiible that proceedings f,>r arson may be instituted, the wooden structure, it is alleged, having been set on fire and partly burned on Saturday night.

London by Night WOMEN SENT TO PRISION Irene Graham, who was stated to be fifteen years of age, and was described a, a ballet- girl, was charged on remand at Marloorough- street on Saturday on a warrant with having failed to observe one of the conditions of a recognisance under the Probation ot Offenders Act, entered into on January 23, namely, to be of good behaviour. Police-constable Lre deposed that the pri- soner was bound over for an offence in the West-end street, and was sent to a home. She, however, absconded from the home a day or two after her admission. He tjubse- qeuntly found her at Lambeth, and having received a warrant for her arrest for failing to observe the recognisance she toad entered into, took her into custody. When he read the warrant to her, she replied, Say you have not seen me," and when formally charged, exclaimed, "They will never keep me in a home." Mr. Neison, the court missionary, said that he found a home for tlie girl, but she ran away, sua stated, after remaining there two days. On being re-arreisied "he was rema,nde,d for the purpose of finding" a reformatory to which she could be sent. Mr. WheJan, industrial schools officer, stated that the girl had given a false name. Her parents had only one room, and conse- quently no proper accommodation for her. He.r father described himself as a music-hall artiste, but. as far as the witness could ascertain, he only went about. the streets playing a musical instrument. Mr. Mead sentenced the girl to a month s imprisonment, and she went to the cells i "e,ülJing. The mother asked permission to see hsT daughter before she was taken to prison, and the magistrate graJiited her request. A fair-haired English girl, not more than eighteen years of age. was charged at Clerke-nwell on Saturday with soliciting in Euston-road. Mr. d'Eyncourt: What were you doing before this? The Girl: I was at needlework, air. I have no parent. She was apparently in ooneiderablt, dis- tress, and Mr. d'Eyncourt, on account of her youth, remanded her for the lady mis- sionary to take steps for her reha-bi 1 iiatio 11, if that were possible. Then a,ppe.ared a buxom French woman charged with the same offence, and arrested i" the same road at, one o'clock in the morn- ing. His evidence had to be repeated to her by an interpreter, as she knew practically no English. The officer said he ha.d seen her in the UTaston-road nightly for some months. Mr. WEyncourt: How long has she been in this couutry P The Woman (through t-he i. nterpreter): About four months. Mr. d'Eyncourt: Where does she come from?—Paris. Why did she come to England? The Interpreter: She says she has nothing moro to say. Mr. d'Eyncourt sentenced her to one month's imprisonment, and recommended her for deportation.

ASKED HER FOR A DRINK I don't encourage loafers," declared Annie Lewis (26) whejn charged at Cardiff Police-court to-day by Police-constable Joseph Reed with being druak and disorderly. She said a loafer asked her for a drink, and she now wanted a chan-ce, éù3 she only came out of prison on Saturday. "You have had a chance- one mouth," remarked Mr. Ferrier. Prisoner (loud'.y): When I come out I'll rob the first old nlan I oop hold of.

LOCAL WILLS. MR. D. H. RICHARDS, SWANSEA. MR, p-. l! RICHD,S, S.W ANE. Mr. David Henry iticnaros, 01 y, (tore-I terrace, Swansea, of Messrs. John Richards fl,inlit-ed), wholesale grocers, who died on January 13, aged 28, left estate of the gross value of XI,021, with net personalty £6.34- Probata of his will, dated May 4, 1906, has been granted to Mr. Thomas William Richards, of Swansea, his brother. The tBs- uat..or left the proceeds of his life insurance policy in the National Provident Institution to Miss Sarah Turner, and he left the residue of his estate to his mother, Mrs. Esther Richards. MR. THOMAS HUMPHREYS, PONTAR- DAWE. Mr. Thomas Humphreys, of James-street, Pontardawe, weaver, who died on Novem- ber 27, left estate of the gross value of £ 1,692, and probate of his wiil. dated June 14. 19kk. has been granted to his son, Mr. Evan Humphreys. The testator left f,50 to his wife, Mrs. Ann Humphreys, £50 each to his sous David and Ivor, EZO each to his daughters Ann, Margaretta, Jessie, aud Agnes, and the residue of his estate to his son Evan.

THE PENTRE LANDSLIDE. MOVEMENT FOR RELIEF OF THE SUFFERERS. I meeting of the relief committee hastily orga,ni;,ed to render a£S.18tance to the sufferers by the pit elide at Pentre was held under the presidency of Alderman E. H. Davies. It was decided to make a door- to-door collection in the district. Councillor Walter Williams consented to act as secre- tary. and Mr. Lewis Lewis undertook the duties of treasurer. We understand that Messrs. Cory Bros. sent a special representative- to the scene of the disaster with a view to relieving any distress which was deemed necessary. RUINS ON FIRE. The Pentre Fire-brigade was called out on Saturday night, and, under Captain Colliei-, went to the scene of Friday's disaster. It was found that the cottage in which the .boy Williams mei his death was ablaze, but nothing coulcr be done but leave it to burn out. During Sunday huedreds of people visited the mountain-side, and references were made to the occurrence at the different places of worship. The inquest on the victim will be opened at 2.15 p.m. to-day.

To-day's Finance. I LONDON, Monday, 1.0 p.m. Money in quiet demand at 1i two 2. Discount rates -short bills 2, to 2 7-16, three months' bills 2 5-16. Consols better. Bise: Money and the Account 1-16, 1J'Lsh and Trunsva.rt-1 Loans unaltered. ilorne Hails quiet. Americans weak. Trunks steady. Rise: First and Second Prefs i. Third Pref J. Mexican rails firmer. RIse: First Pref 4. Foreigners and Mines steady. rRLCIPAL CHANGES. North British Deferred i up; North Western, «ort« FK; fiJl efgt Uteorteeli' 19\ I ,iiie, Redi-g? ??orfelk i up; Denver 1, S<Mthein Pacific j, Kansas |, Illinois, Ontario t Union Pacific, Steels i, Ate,hlson, Baltimore, Erie, Milwaukee. Amal- gamated i down. Japan 189's, Fives, Ditto Fon!nd. a-Halfs. Seconds i up; Japan ISM's, Ditto Fours, Brazil Reeission, Chines? 189S's .t. Peru Pref i down. Utaftef, City, Crown Deeps J, Great Cotar 3-16, Mount Elliott, Mexican El Oro, Rose Deep, Krakj.an 1-16, Vial Rlvr, Geduld, East Band Estates, Joerz 1-32 ul): Tinto j, Transvaal Consolidated, Welgedacht 1-16 down. „ CARDIFF, Monday, 1.0 p.m. The local Stock Market this l1¡orr¡'rJ¡ was again in- active in most directions. The general tone, however, was fairly good. n'1.ils were firm, Colliery Shares showed little c\}a.nge. In otihev directions there was a moderate business about recent figures.

MR TAFT AND PANAMA CANAL New York, Monday.—A cablegram from (Panama states that Mr. Taft has sailed for New Orleans after expressing to the officials and eiiirjneers his satisfaction at the pro- gress made and the general organisation of the work. Mr. Cioeth als, chief engineer of the Panajna Chnal, estimates that the total cost of the work will be 297,000,000dols., and I that 111,000,000 cubic yards remain to be ex- I cavated. ♦

I Grave and Urgent PREMIER'S WARNING TO COMMONS The customary letters from the leaders of the Houses of Parliament were issued on Saturday in view of the approaching re assembly of the Legislature. That from the Prime Minister to his supporters is worded in a grave manner, indicative of the serious view which Mr. Asquith takes of the matters that will arise in the forthcoming session. The following are the letters:- 10, Bowning-street, Febrnary 6, 19C9. Sir,—I have the honour to inform you that Parliament will meet upon Tuesday, the 16th inst., when matters will at once arise of grave and urgent importance. I beg to express the hope that you may find it convenient to be in your place in the House of Commons on the first day of the session.—I have the honour to be Sir, your most faithful servant. H. H. ASQUITH. Colonial Office, Downing-street, S.W., February 6, 1909. My Lord,—As the meeting of Parliament is tixed for February 16, when an Address will be moved in answer to his Majesiy s Speech from the Throne, I venture to hope that your lordship will be able to be in your place in the House of Lords on that day.—I have the honour to remain, your lordship's faithful servant, CREWE. "ON THE EYE OF A CRITICAL SESSION." Speaking at a Liberal meeting- at Hexham. I oil Saturday nig-ht, Mr. Ure, Soiicitor-General for Scotland, sa.id we were on the eye of a session which would prove more critical and I eventful than any of the present Ministry. Referring1 to Tariff Reform and unemploy- ment, he contended that no amount of taxing would cau?o additional employment, The House of Lords had ccased to be a revising Cnamber, and was simply a tool in the hands of the Leader of the Conservative party. After stating that we were no longer a self-govern- ing people, Mr. Ure said that a clear and I vital issue was raised. Without, however, resorting to violeat or passionate outbursts, but with calm deliberation, without undue haste, we should see in our day completely restored by some simple Act of Parliament the ancient inalienable right.- of the chosen representatives of the people. EARLY CLOSING AND WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. Mr. Gladstone received three deputations at lieeds on Saturday. The first deputation was from the Leeds Early Closing Association, who handed in a requisition for a measure providing for a 6D hours' week, a one o'clock compulsory closing day a week, and general reform of shop life. Mr. Gladstone, in reply, said he would do all in his power to draft a Bill which should be on the lines indicated. The second deputation was from the Ex- Army and Navy Civil Service Association. They asked for a recognition of colour service in the Army or javy for pensionable purposes when the age of 60 was reached. Mr. Gladstone expressed his sympathy with the object of the memorialists, and said he would bring the matter before his colleagues in the Cabinet. The third deputation consisted of voters in the Armley Division of West Leeds, who asked for an extension of the franchise to women on the same terms as men. Mr, Gladstone said it was not possible for the present Government to bring in a separate Suffrage Bill apart from the Reform Bill. If a private member moved an amendment in favour of women's suffrage, and it was passed by the House of Commons, the Government, as a Government, would give it hearty support in the Reform Bill. MR. L. V. HARCOURT AND THE LORDS. Mr. L. V. Harcourt on aaiuraay addressed I a Liberal conference in the Rossendale Division on the subject of the House of Lords. He said that it was not through mending any more then ending the House of Lords that he should expect to obtain any alleviation of the difficulties which the existence of the Upper Chamber gave rise to. He warmly commended the plan of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, explained by him in June of 1937. This scheme, which was worth fighting for, because worth having, was constitutional in structure, and would be effective, yet moderate in aotion. MR, GRAYSON'S INTENTIONS. Speaking at BlacKDmn on Sunday night, Mr. Victor Grayson, M.I., saia poverty was the unpardonable sin. He came out of the House of Commons because he refused to sit in an assembly of human beings who allowed people to starve whilst they discussed less important ma,tters. If. when lie went back on the 16th of this month, the HoUge, including the Labour party, were not pre- pared to discuss people's problems before anything else, he should feel it more honourable, s dignined, glorious, and human to live outside that House than disgrace himself by sitting inside.

KOEPKNICK INCIDENT. I DETECTIVE TRICK ALLEGED AT PONTARDAWE. John Walters, boilersmith, no fixed abode, was charged at Pontardawe Police-court on Friday with stealing a horse and trap and set of harness, value £ 20, the property of j. W, Davits, Ynismedw, on January 26.-It was stated that he represented hicnself to be a detective from Scotland Yard, and so obtained a v;eek s board and lodging. Then he borrowed Mr. idavies's horse and trap for the alleged purpose of fetching a box that had 0011-fie down from Scotland Yard. The same day he offered the turn-out" to W. J. Sutton, a general dealer, at Morriston for £ 3. Defendant was committed for trial at the next assiaee.

CROSS-COUNTRY. BLACKHEATH BEAT CAMBRIDGE HARRIERS. Blackheath Harriers beat Cambridge Uni- versity in the croSS-CQLntry, match over the course at Cambridge on Saturday by 11 pomts, scoring 22 pointe to the Light Blues' 35. SMAT,B REA'1-'Ii WIN MIDLAND JUNIOR I SMALL ?cHAMP?S? ?1? Th;s cc?ntest- over se?n mjj? was ?ided ? Coventry. At Cac:rlcon Ra-cecouf'se last yc?- ??'??'' ???n Racecourse l<?t year NM-th ?<?rd?hHarriars won, and E. V Loney oftha? Glub b?at the HcJd This year's event, which was competed f?r bv 293 ru ;ine-ris, 26 c?lub,,s, ?nt to the ?11 1Ie^" H?er.. L. Hart OSparkhill IIarr?rH&) ??t? s ari.,t, m 44mIn. 3Oe., J. Price 'Small HeatD) sec?nl, and H. Baldwin (Derby and County Athl:,Uc Club) third. Hart won by BftV yard?, with BaJdwin anot]er seHnt.r yaxis away, while twelve finished in the first minute Srnall Héath's w'nyldng score was 102 points, Derby and County Athletic Club being second with 128. WLLSH I TRIAL BY ROATH. I .1- 1r'1. -J:.œ\ TT- ivOtLtdi ivaiiuwij riai riers on Saturday he;d a. twial race over the LJanedarne course for the forthcoming Welsh Cross-country Cham- pionship at Caer.e.on. The first six men to arrive home weie:— 1st, Rhys Evans; 2nd, B. Christmas; 3rd, D. Francis; 4th, J. P. Cox; 5th. G. Kitto; 6th, A. C. Bishop. On Saturday next the Roath Club will pay their annual visit to London, to race the Blackheath Harriers. ST. SAVIOURS (CARDIFF) HARRIERS. I rtn." I me Ob S n arditT) Harriers held a paper-cnase on teati rday from Dinas Powis to Wenvoe, rounding Court-yr-Ala, back to Dinas Pawl's Village, a distance of about eight-and-a-half miles. The paper was laid by C. V. bederman, AlL Ban-bury, and Geof. Biokerton. In e first six homo were A. Parker, A. Jones, W. E. Matthews, and J. WiIlicomoo (glow), and H. Harding (medium packs). CATHAYS WEiSLEYAN HARRIERS. I Gartnay3 (Cardiff) Wesleyan Harriers held a paper CHARE on Saturday Messrs. S. J. Male and M. lendle laid a good trail over entirely new country, towards Birohgrove, I WhHdJurch, Trorn Hill, Lisvane, and home, a distance of about nine-and-a-half milef*. The first to arrive heme were W. Speeohlev (slow), A. Viggera (last). W. Williams (slow),  V Williaws (z?low)' Gus Taylor (slow), F. W. Richardson (slow), I a,nd A. W. Male (fast).

W UK ST LING. THE NATIONAL SPORTING CHAM- PIONSHIPS. After lading twelve days t.he big wrestling tournament at the Alharnbra was reduced to the finuis in the three weights, and those wiil --time permitting—be decided this afternoon. Saturday's programme consisted of lour bouts, the first two fails out of three to count. Heavy Weights.—Semi-finals: Pat Connolley (Kngland) beat J. Foster (Pemberton) by two falls to none in 5min. 15SêC. and 6min. lOsee. John Lemm (Switzerland) beat Gabriel Lasar- tesise (France", by tv-o falls to none, in 2min and lmin. 2feec. Middle Weights.—Second semi-final: Frank Crozier (Jamaica) beat Joe Carroll (Hindlcy), who retired after each man had gained a fall. #Light Weights,Final: Tom Rose (Barnsley) and J. Broadbent (Acenngton), undecided after 56 minutes' wrestling without a fall. To-da.v's Programme. Heavy Weights.— Final: Lemm v. Connolley. Middle Wei-nig Final: Crozier v. Berry. Light Weight-8.- Fiu il: Rcse v. Broadltnt (continued).

BILLIARDS. I Disfgle. 9,000, Aiken, 7,613. Ha/iversoii, 11,345; Roberts. 7,889.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS I "Argument" (Newport).—(1) Yes. (2) No. j

Wales v Scotland OPINIONS ON THE GAME The Backs' Weakness Of course, it was a fine sight. to see the Slt-renuous Scottish forwards trying so hard to gain their little superiority over the vastly improved Weleh ecrimmagers (says the "Daily Express" correspondent), but our pleasure was sadly marred by the comparative failure of both sets of backs. It was not just, on the general run of the play, that WaJes gained a two points victory, and we who were included in that vast crowd of over 20,0X1 would have thought a draw the best decision; but, candidly, it must be stated tha! both sides deserved to be beaten on account of' their obvious weaknesses. Any good average lot of international backs Would have taught both Scotsmen and Welshmen that random and incessant kicking is not the best way to go for a line. As trie match was played Scotland were unlucky to Jose. It certainly was a little galling to have victory snatched from them in the last few minutes, after having all the better of the general run of the play On the other hand, the Welshmen are entitled to credit for the prompt manner in which they eeized upon their final cha,nm-alinoet the only real one that fell to them during the second half.—"London Daily Xews." "tf" I Wales just deserved tc win, for, altllough Scotland had more of the bail, their attacks were mdirt erentiy delivered. Had Bedeil- Sivright been in the front rank and Kenii.eth Macleod in the bax-k, there might well have ueen a different tale to tt.t. ihey were i_l,) t there, and Wales won, and just deserved to win, by two pointe.—" Daily Mail." Scotland's Superiority Scotland 6hould uuqucstionaMy have won. The forwards were superior to the Welsh forwards all through the first half, and greatly superior in the second half. They got the ball in moet of the scrums, and wheeled or heeled. The threk-s were quite unequal to their chances. They not only failed to use their spuerior pace, but seemed affected by "the occasion" all through. This applies, however, to both back divisions, who were much too anxious.—"Daily Chronicle." Bancroft s Defence PiL One has heard beiore now that uancron has got a "soft spot somewhere, and doesn't like a rush at all. These sorts of observa- tions gain credence with wonderful rapidity and are believed on the most flimsy pretext. Bancroft showed himself the posseissor of any amount of pluck, at; well as dasil and. judgment on Saturday. He saved Wales at lesfct three times from ugly looking rushes, and his kicking was perfect. He played a game which very few will ever forget, and yet he wasn't so very much better than Sc-hulze.—" Daily Mirror." I The 1 wo Packs Admitting that in the loose play the Scotch forwards were a trifle better than the Welsh forwards, the fact remains that the differ- ence in merit which existed between the two packs was inconsiderable, and the most optimistic Scotch critic will not contend that the eight men who are known to be capable of doing so finely at times established at any period of last Saturday's match anything like the superiority over the Welsh eight which had been generally anticipated.— "Daily Telegraph."

I THE. PARLIAMENTARY LEVY 1- THF. Pj  ?Ll MEN In reference to the miners' Parlia.mentary levy Mr. T. Preece Prichard, solicitor, Cardiff, and agent to the South Glamorgan Conservative Association, was waited upon on Saturday by Mr. Thomas Jones, chairman of the Khondda Conservative Association, and as a consequence, we are informed, it was determined to take every legitimate means to put a stop to any further imposition of the Parliamentary levy. Mr. Jones was officially acting for the Conservative miners of the fthondda Valley. The latter feel very acutely indeed the spirit in which Mabon treated the subject in Saturday a "Western Mail." As a matter of courtesy to the Federation the Conservative miners did not purpose taking any further action uutij the recent case had been appealed upon, out after the alleged threats of Mabon to exploit the funds for a purpose held to be illegaj, they have decided to take action at the earliest possible moment. The pro posed action will take the form of an interlocutory injunction such as was gra.nted on Friday by Mr. Justice Joyce in the Chancery Division in the case of Furner v. the London Society of Compositors. If I granted, this injunction will prE?,?.St ti?.' Federation from raising further funds by Parliamentary levies, and will render dor- mant the fuud of £ 17,000 they now have in hand. Although the officials of the Federation have the limitless funds of the Federation to fall back uison," said Mr. Priobard to our reporter, the Conservative miners have made up their minds not to be frightened. The officials have threatened to raise the salaries of those members of Parliament who hold office in the Federation in order to compensate them for the loss of their Par. liamentary ealary. Thie, however, i? un- doubtedly iUeg?u, and a awp will be pnt to I it immediately any attempt is made in that direction."

THE DUNDERLAND SCHEME I In a circular issued to holders of the Dun- derland Iron Ore Company (Limited), the secretary states that a draft scheme for the reoonstitution of the company has been pre- pared, but is not ready for submission to the debenture-stock holders and share- holders. The committee desire, before finally settling the scheme to obtain information as to various processes for treating the Dun- detland ore, and especially as to the result of a trial of a Swedish process for convert- ing haematite ore into magnetite ore, for which arrangements have bee nmade, and ii connection with which Mr. Bremmer (the general manager of the company) is now in Sweden. It is expected that the result of this trial wii The known in about a month, a.nd, if successful, it would have a very im- portant bearing on the future prospects of the Dunderland Company and on the scheme for reconstitution. It is intended to ask the trustees to convene a meeting of debenture- stock holders to consider the position.

U S. AND ANTI-JAPANESE BILLS I Washington, Monday. Mr. Roosevelt denounces in severe terms the attitude adopted by Mr. Perkins, United States Senator for California, with regard to the Bills directed against the Japanese which the Western States are c,ad-eavouring to pass. The President characterises Mr. Perkins's anti-Japanese attitude as a wanton insult to that nation, and other phrases which he uses show how strongly Mr. Roosevelt is affected by the present incident. The Californian Legislative, however, refuses to be moved oy itlie President's telgra-ms and messages, and insists before throwing out the Bills that clear proof shall be ilaced before ti that international complications are likely to ensue.

BABY UNDER CARRIAGE SEAT The South Eastern Railway officials and the Eedhill police are endeavouring to trace the whereabouts of a person who left a four months' old ba.by boy in a railway carriage last night. A. youna- lady., on entering a third-class carriage of the Dorking train at I Itcdhill, heard th.- cries of a baby. LoOL-ing] under the seat, she found a child, wliiciti was warmly clothed. The little fellow was wear- mg a white jacket and hat to match. The underclothing- was new. The child was handed over to Police-sergeant Skeffgs and taken to the Eedhill It now lies by the side of the baby which was left at St.atio,n on Christmas Eve.

THE R(:PUBLlC':i OREW Capta.in Sealby, officers, and crew of the i"fr: tc White Star liner Republic, landed n Liverpool to-day, and were affectionately greeted by relatives and friends. Binns, th-e Marconi operator, was met by his sweet- heart. and to escape cameras and the large orawcl 11 retreated to the passenger shed. Replying to an interviewer, he said he only did his duty. I

PACKET LINER AGROUND I Fifty stewards of the Royal Ma-il steamer Paoket liner Trent, which is aground on Coral Reef, off Carthagena, Colombia, arrived aboard the company's steamerg Tagus at Southampton to-day. The officers and crew remain on t-he Treait,, which it is hoped will be re-floated.

ANOTHER COLD SNAP I Severe weather is again being experienced in South Lincolnshire, and this morning, with ten degrees of frost, all still waters are coated with ice. Enthusiasts are hopeful of further skating. i

WELSH RUGBY HNALS I Pts. Ptp. Wales 5 Scotland 3 Llaneily 8 PenKrth. 0 Newport 3 Neath 0 Canton Wanderers 13 Cardiff Reserves 8 Penygra.ig 5 Bridged. 0 Aberavon 4 llaesteg • 3 'ia 1 ni!1"h" 3 Pontypridd 5 Cardifl RoiniHy 3 Cardiff Centrals 3 Taff Juniors 0 Gloucester 16 Pill 6 Danygraig 11 Swansea Seconds 6 Bridgwater Albion 17 PontypûOl 7 Tli y w.-i i n 3 BlainL 0 Ponty pool R?rv(,s 3 Barvoed 0 ;'¡f(5,r. 3 0 Canton Crusiders 10 Canton Crescents 3 Penarth Reserves 8 Grange Harriers 3 Adamsdcwn 9 St. German's 0 :Sooth &-conds 3 Porthcawl 0 Canton 7 Mackintosh 0 Canion United 5 St. Paul's U Grange Barbarians 6 Grajige Institute 3 Grange 14 0 Grange Hewellites 21 Adamsdown Juniors.. 0 Old Monktonians 14 Lla.ndafT 0 Canton Rovers 6 Grange Baa-Baa's 0 Trecrkv 6 0 Gran?:etown 12 St. 0 Vietora (.Penarth) 3 Grange Reserves 0 Btirry Port 3 Ammanford 0 ;otj'd" 3 :n: 0 Neath Sleconds 3 PoTthcawl 0 Pontardawe £ 1 H,.d 3 Llanax-nnech 3 Halfway 3 Î:1:rh, 10 i'a-D't'l; 0 Bridgend Seconds 3 Tondu Rangers 0 Newport Thirds 6 Chepstow Seconds 4 Cwmbran, 2 tries; Monmouth, 1 try. Risca, 1 try; Cwmcarn. 1 try. Gloucester, 2 goals 2 tries (16 points); Pill Harriers, 2 tries (6 points}.

GENERAL RUGBY RESULTS. I Pit. 3 Devonport R.N 14 Cambridge 3 Durham 17 Richmond 14 Harlequins 32 Mo?!ey U ;y &'I"i' ii London Welsh 39 Leicester 0 Bristol "33 Exeter 3 Old Crochs. 13 Northampton R.N. College 8 Merchant Taylors 52 Manchester 43 Pts. Yc,rksi,ir I 0 Redruth 3 London Scottish 0 Lancashire 3 ROfoslyn Pa.k 4 Lennox 0 Cheltc-,i,h 8 Guy's Hospital 16 Oxford University 9 Cowntry 7 Stroud 3 Devonport Albion 8 Black heath 14 Birkenhead Park 6 London IrHl 3 Marlborough Nomads.. 0 Liverpool 15

NOFITHTOHN UNION TABLE. l'er- Vor. Agst. cent- P. W. L. D. G. T. Pts. G. T. Pts. ase. Wigan 22 20 2 0 90 118 534 29 £ 8 142 90.90 Oldham 23 20 3 0 60 65 375 23 25 121 36.95 Halifax 23 18 4 1 56 85 567 19 27 119 80.43 Hunslet 22 15 6 1 40 61 263 29 41 181 70.45 Batlev 22 14 6 2 33 49 213 26 31 145 68.18 Salford 22 15 7 0 49 60 278 32 44 196 68.18 '1', 16 105 1 2 41 i6g 34 25 143 65.62 i:f¡J, i ¡ i 341 39 ¡; i I Runcorn 21 13 7 1 27 52 210 25 25 l?5 5-23? :Od 'i ¡ ;¿ g 34 41 195 I 48 60 276 34 M 221 61.S6 Ebbw Vale 21 12 3 1 26 58 226 32.42 190 59.5? Warrington 23 13 9 1 50 58 274 28 41 175 5869 Hull, 25 12 12 1 59 78 352 49 63 287 50.00 Deweburv .22 11 11 0 51 5,273 37 50 224 50 CO Kei(,i""y 23 10 1? 1 49 57 269 33 69 263 45.65 WjJ:' Ii, i 1 i ;¡ Bradford 23 10 13 0 49 61 231 46 64 282 43.47 St. Helens 22 C 11 3 33 5? 222 »45 61 273 43.16 I-eed* 24 10 14 0 45 62 272 47 60 274 41.66 Leigh 22 9 13 0 29 38 172 44 55 2o3 40.90 .Mid-Rhondda.. 15 5 9 1 13 22 92 25 36 158 56.66 Swinton 26 9 16 1 35 46 208 50 76 3^8 36.53 York 22 7 14 1 42 53 243 57 78 348 34.09 Rochdale H. 21 6 13 2 17 31 130 35 48 214 33.33 Barrow 22 6 15 1 24 32 144 50 80 o-(0 29.54 Widncs 20 4 11 3 19 2S 125 29 47 199 27.50 Treherbert 17 4 12 1 15 17 81 24 51 201 26.47 Barry 16 2 14 0 8 15 61 53 94 388 12.50 Aberdare 15 1 14 0 18 25 111 52S2350 6.66 Bramley 20 119 0 23 27 127 70 111 473 5.00 NORTHERN UNION RESULTS. G. T. P'ts. Ebbw Vale 2 5 19 Aberdare 1 1 5 G. T. P'ts. Dews bury 2 7 25 Treherbert 0 0 0 G. T. Pts. .Mid-Rhondda 1 3 11 Barry. 0 1 3 Pts. Broughton Bangers 14 M;d-Riiondda .11 Warrington 44 Runcorn 10 Bradford. 18 Dewsbury 25 Hunslet 8 Euddersfleld 24 Khley 4 Loi?h.?. 6 Oldliam 13 St. Helens. 16 Aberdare 5 Barrow 5 Pts. Australians 12 3 Hull 10 Batlev 2 B ram ley 12 Treherbert 0 Halifax. 5 Le-eds 0 Hull Kingston Hovers.. 5 P,.ehdale 14 Widnes 0 Swinton 10 Ebbw Vale 19 Wigan 18 LOCAL SOCCER FINALS. G. G. Merthyr 3 Cwmparc 2 Mardv 1 Brij-tol City Reserves.. 1 Barry District 2 Stapie Hill (Bristol. 2 Ra.dstock 3 1 Aberdare 2 Bath City 2 T 3 King.^wood Ro,?rs 2 Cardiff city 1 Swansea. United 1 New Tredegar 1 Lewis Merthyr (J Gilf,cil 3 0wm 2 Neath 3 Morriston 3 Ponllottyn 2 Aoortyswg 0 Rhvmney-ptreet School Old Boys 9 Secondary School 0 Cwmparc Reserves 7 Rlaengwynfi 1 Bi<chKrove 0 ToipwyDlaj9 0 ¡e AibiM; d¡ Excoe"ors 1 St. Margaret's. 1 Corinthians 5 General Assurance 1 Canton Parish Church 3 Conway-road 2 Tutorial School Tabernacle Baptiet (Penarth).. 8 (Penarth).. o Victoria United o East Moors. o Woodvernians 2 Grange United j Caorleon 4 Lysaght's 1 G,ordoii s 3 Pontrailina 0 Splott Celtics 1 St. Cyprian's 0 .herflavenny a Kbbw Vale Tow-n i Grange Old Boys 1 Cardiff Mackintosh l C1<>renœ Barry Villa 2 St. Mary's 2 Glenvilles 2 Cathedral United 5 V.bitchurch Mental Hospital.. 3 Ba.rry Island 2 Cotran OM Boys. 0 Bl-tiM 1 Abertillery x iiiI; 5 r' 2 Cadoxton Evening School. 3 Barry Juniors 1 Hisrh-street School Old Boys 4 Park Rangers 2 Y.M.C.A. Juniors 5 Pyke-utreet School Old Boys' Resoives 1 Woodland United 4 St. Catherine's (Cardiff) 0 Barrv District Reserves 4 Cogan Old Boys 1 LLa.nh i:leth 3 Ynysddu 3 Final soor.e :-Victoria United, nil; East- bournes. nil. ENGLISH LEAO UE LADDER DIVISION I. —Goali*— P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Xewcastle United 25 17 5 3 44 26 37 Everton 25 14 5 6 57 34.. 34 8heffild woonaf 25 13 7 5 4s M 7,1 Manchester United 24 14 8 2 4S 45 30 Liverpool. 26 12 ..10 4 43 39.. 28 Sunderland 24 13 ..11 0 50 57 26 Bristol City 24 9 7 8 28 32 26 Manchester City 24 11 ,.10 3 47 43.. 25 Aston Villa. 25.. 8.. 9 8 36 37.. 24 Blackburn Hovers 24 7 7 ..10 28 30 24 Sheffield United 25 9 ..10 6 33 35 24 Pre<rton Nortn End 24 8 9 7 29 26 23 Notts County 23 9 ..10 4 28 26 22 Chelsea 25.. 8,,11.. 6.. 35 41 22 Woolwich Arsenal 25 8 ..11 6 30 38 22 Nottingham Forest 25 8 ..14 3 35 43 19 Bury c.4 a ..13 3 36 66.. 19 Leioester Fosse 24.. 3.,]2.. 9 28 54 1 Bradford City 23 4 ..13 6 22 35 14 DIVISION II. -Goals- P. w. ? D.  F? A? Pt? West Bromwfch Albion 25 13 3 9 38 15 35 Tottenham Hotspur 24 13 ■ 5 6 40 15 32 Bolton W anderers 26 14 9 3 34 19 51 D,,?b, County 25.. 11.. 6 8 35 24 30 :g:W. 26 jli 8 7 i 29 Fulbani 24 11 7 6 43 29 28 Hull City. 24 11 8.. 5 37 24 27 Wolverhampton W. 26 9 ..10 7 41 35 25 SOUTHERN LEAGUE, 35 251' I — Goal*— P. W. L. D. F. A. Pt, Northampton 25 17 6 2 62 30 36 Southampton 26 13 8 5 51 4o il Swindon Town 25 13 8 4 be 31 30 Porte-mouth 26 11 9 6 -18 41 28 Bristol RoYOf. 25 I! 9 4 41 42 28 Queen's Park Rancors.. 24 10 7 7 34 Z-) 27 Crvetal Palace 26 10 9 7 47 39 27 ENGLISH CUP FINALS. G. G. Bradford City 2 West Bromwich Albion 1 Blackburn Rovers 2 Chelsea 1 Bristo) Ctty. 2 Bury 2 ;\J ra" 0 Bumtey. g Derby 2 Leicester Fosse 0 Leeds City 1 West Ham United 1 Manchester United 1 Kverton 0 Norwich City. 3 Liverpool. 2 Newcastle United 2 Blackpool 1 Nottingham Forest 1 Brentford q PortMnouth. 2 Sheffield Wednesday 2 Plymouth Argyle 2 Exeter City 0 Sunderland. 2 Preston North Bind 1 Stockport County 1 Glossop | 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Fuiham 0 Woolwich Arsenal 1 Millwall 1

UHYMNEY VALLEY LEAGUE: A DISGRACEFUL SCENE It was amid a ecene of great disorder that the game between Aberbarg-oed Seconds a 11.1 Deri terminated on Saturday, fifteen minuteu before time. It was a Ehvmney Valley Jurior League match, and it was fougrht in good s.pirit until one of the Deri forwards, D. Bowen, went over with a try, which the referee, Mr. Gwilym ilowol Ls, Treorky, allowed. The try was disputed by a number of the home team, and one of the players. Joe Hawke, approached the referee and, it is alleged, used abueive language. Ho refused to desist when requested by the referee, and was thereupon ordered off the field. The vice-captain was appealed to, and he decided that if Hawke went off the field the whole team would finish. The referee was firm, and Aberbargroed walked off the field, arid the game ended with Deri the winners by one try. The referee was threatened en route to the headquarters. The aotion of the club will be reported.

CARDIFF CLUB JUNIOB CUP COMPETITION.— I The draw for the above competition for youths not over the aire of 17 yt-ars III September last will take place in the Y.M.C.A. or. AVednedaY, February 10th, a't. 8.30. Clubs wishing to enter same should apply to Mr. R. W. John, ](\3, Granga-sardens. Playars from the Third Division of the Cardiff and District Rugby League are act allowed to compete in this competition. e20

Air Rifle Shooting RHONDDA LEAGUE NOTES I » (BY BULL'S EYE.") I There was a better standard shown in last wees s Khondda Valley League matches than has been seen since the commencement of the second half of the programme. The champions, after their poor display tbe previous week, were seen at their best, compiling the line score of 378, against 346 by-the Globe. 4t one time it did not seem as if the Royal would get much over 360, but their last four men were in raagniheent form, G. and T. Thomas returning 34's and Captain Blow and Tern .Roberts finishing 32's. The Globe were not in one of their happiest moods, and had three men well under average inners. E. Edwards and D. W. Evans were their best with 32's, and J. W illiams also shot well for 31. Hie Miskin and Tonyp?jady Conservative are old rivals, and their meetings are always looked forward to by their supporters. The Miskin were the fust to get away, and up to the interval it was a c .ese thing between the teams. Then Moore, with 27, tailed the Tories badiv, and Fred Owen, his opponent, putting up a magnificent ;)4, gave his side a commanding kart, which they ma.intabed to the end, finally winning wilh 566'to 558. Next to Owen's ?'the be-=t return of ti.e evening wa5 a iii?e 33 by Parker, o? th, Conservative. Though not so high scoring a match, the Voodfieln and Pentre Bandsmen alto provided a close n:1isll, the bandsmen losing by five. This difference Driffield, with 34, gained from A. Smith, but the losers down- fall was mainly attributable to very poor shooting by Evans. Davies, and Webber. It was a close tliiii- between the Social ajid ferndale Conservative until Price went on for the Social. He failed badly, only returning six, as against 25 by his opponent, the jkjeial losing by 24. Merthyr and District League TO-NIGHT'S MATCHES AND REFEREES. Volunteer v. Lamb—Mr. T. Sisum. Bee v. Merthyr Conservative—Mr. G. Oliver. Pentiebach Conservative v. Lennox-Mr. 1. Good. Aberfan v. M.E.T.—Mr. M. Goldsworthy. .M a' v. Premier-Shoot over. Manly v. Cowbridge-Shoot over. On tIJe ranges of the first-named clubs.

CHESS EAST V. WEST NEWPORT. East. West —. Tlioiiias i -Th,oma6 0 0 Smith 1 1 D.-M.Evans 1 —. Godwin 0 P. Hughes 0 1 A. Gill 1 0 —. ltalllwa,le. 1 1 H. Morris 0 0 —. Sl aw 1 0 Dillon 0 1 —Nightingale 10 —. Gill 0 1 P. Thomas 1 0 E. Brett 1 1 G. J'O'lk8. 0 0 W. Brett 1 1 —. Ad-aiii 1 Bland 0 Gwilym Thomas. 1 1 Siieppard. 0 0 10* 8=

I AUSTRALIAN CRICKET. Sydney, Monday.—The weather improved during the week-end, and the first triaJ I match between the All Australian Team and the Iiest of Australia was resumed this morning, under glorious climatic conditions. The attendance was, however, email. Cotter and O'Connor, the All Australian not-outs, continued their innings, on a good wicket, to the bowling of Barnes and Saunders, and raised the score from 177 to 199 before O'Connor was caught by Parker, at mid-off, off Barnes, for 5. Car keek, the last man, had only made 3 when Garry brought the innings to a close for 202 by smartly etumping Cotter off the same bowler. The Australian Eleven were at the wickete two hours and fifty-two minutes. Barnes took three wickets for 35 runs, and Saunders three for 54. With 109 runs on, the Rest began their second innings with Mayne and Bardsley, the bowling being uaken Ly Cotter and Arm- strong. The beginning was not very promising, as when only 16 runs had been scored Bardsley, who had contributed 6 of the totij, played a ball from Cotter on to his wicket, and at 25 Mayne, who had been missed by ll'Alister in the slips off Cotter when 11, was out in precisely similar manner I for 12, Arm.-Jtrong being the bowler. The soaring1 up to this point was slow. Hopkins and Gehrs were now at the wickets, and at 32 O'Connor displaced Armstrong, who crossed over to Cobter's end. After 8 runs bad been added, luncheon was taken, and on the game being resumed Cotter again took the ball. Hopkins had a narrow escape when he reached his 12, being badly missed by Gregory off Cotter. At 50 Gehrs was snapped at the wicket by Ca-rkcek off O'Coninor for 13, an-d in the same over the wicket-keeper repeated this per- formance, catching Parker before he could score. Hazlitt now joined Hopkins, and the tote.1 was increased to 89 before the former succumbed for 10 to Armstrong, who had ¡ replacad Cotter. At 68 Simpson Was also bowled in the same over for a duck. Barnes and Keileway kept together until at 109 the former was bowled for 12 by Cotter, who at 105 bad once more displaced Armstrong. The latter had so far taken three wickets for 22 runs. With the total at 127 Keileway waÆ out leg before to Armstrong, and at 133 the tea interval was taken, Hopkins being not out 69, and Gorry not out C. Shortly after tea Hopkins, who had compiled 74, was again misted this time by Carter, off Armstrong. At 158 O'Connor bowled Gorry for 4. One run later the innings came to an end, Saunders being bowled by Armstrong for 0. Hopkins, whose 91, not out, included nine 4's and one 6, played a crisp game, but he was somewhat favoured by luck. Armstrong bowled twenty- three overs, including ten maidens, and took five wickets for 37 rune. O'Connor secured three wickets for .19, and Cotter two for 52. iSet with 269 runs to win, the Australian Eleven made a disastrous start in their con- oludin.g innings, M'Alisfcer, who went in first with G-reswy. being run out for a duck, when only 1 run had been soored. Noble and Gregory however, put a somewhat better c,onip,lexion on the game, plaviig confidently and carrying the score to 95, when stumps were drawn for the day. They had to ,,tand the a-ssaulte of no fewer than five namely-, Saunders, Barnes, Hazlitt, Keileway, and Simpson. Score:- REST OF AUSTltAEdA (First innings). Hopkins, b O'Conner 55 Bardsley, c Carkeek, b O'Connor 48 Mayne, b 3facartney .3 Parker, c and b Macartney. 6 Gehrs, c Bansford, b O'Connor 37 Hizlitt c Cotter, b Connor. 62 Simpson, c Ransford, b O'Connor. 13 Barnes, b Cotter 34 Keileway, not out 12 ('wHY, b Cotter 15 Saunders, b O'Connor 8 Extras .——- 18 Total 311 REST OF AUSTRALIA.—Second innings. Hopkins, not out 91 Bardsley, b Ootter 6 Miayne, b Armstrong- 12 Parker, c Carkeek, b O'Connor 0 Gehrs c Carkeek, b O'Connor 13 Hazlitt, b Armstrong 10 Simpson, b Armstrong 0 Barnes b Co?r  12 Kel?way, 1 b w, b A.rmstr" 7 Gorry, b O'Connor 4 I Saunders, b Armstrong 0 Extras .—— Ex tr:sot 15: ALL AUSTRALIA.—First innings. Koble, run out 9 Trumper, c Gorry, b Saunders 0 Faneford, b Saunders 21 Armstrong, b Saunders 19 \r Alister. st G&rry. b Ba.rnes 30 c Gr?y, c Gehrs, b KeUew?y 41 Ma?r?y.?w, bKeUeway 28 Carter c M?yne. b Simpson 10 Cotter, st QQrry, b Barnes 22 O'Connor, c Parker, b Barnes 5 Carkek, not out -— 3 Extras 14 Total 202 ALL AUSTRALIA.—Second innings. M'Alister, run out 0 Noble, not out 56 Gregory, not out 1 GI'CgO;irt 1 Total (one wicket) 95 BOWLING ANALYSIS. ALL AUSTRALIA.—First innings. O. M. R. W. O'Connor 8 i06 f M'Ca.rtney 2'0 7 &4 2 Cotter 19 ?? 58 2

BASUTO CHIEFS IN LONDON I t The four Baouto chiefs, -with thir inter- nreters ?ho have come from South Africa ?-/ t.h?r loyal respects to his Majesty and to discuss the position of the Ba?utos in the event of the unification of South Africa becoming an accomplished fact, Arrived on Saturday morning in London, where they will be the guests of the Colonial Office for a fortnight or three W eokfc.

WELSH CHUKCH INQUIRY. No meeting of the Welsh Church Commis- sion has be, n called for the 11th inst., and the statement made in our contemporary to that effect is incorrect. Our informant has ascertained that a meeting is not likely to be called for the 11th. and that the date when the Commissioners will next meet has not been decided upon.

CARDIFF PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. At the rooms of the Cardiff Photographic I Society. 7 and 8, Working-street, Mr. W. A. Meyrick delivered an interesting lecture on the Gower Coast and its varied attractions  to the student and the visitor. 1

WEATHER FORECAST. The British Meteorological Office this ¡ morning issued the following forecast of the weather likely in iSouth Wales from 10.30 a..m. today till 10.30 a.m. to- mlo rraw Easterly to south-easterly winds, moderate, fresh in places; jnist; low temperature; frost at night.

BIRMINGNAM. I ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS I Jenkinn, Causeway, St Hubert, Centre Board, Dust- man, Sundowner, Richard the First, Bucfcaway II., Baron Crafum, Li HUilg, Bailymac, Vermont, Cherry Royal, Topical Song. Most Worshipful, Kirwan Gate, Genuine. Matchboard, Dor ion, Bloodstore, Ame, Ilradshaw, ilarron Gla, PadGY Brown. I.ord Simon, Paul Pry, Peter Jackton, KiNg, King Pluto, S'hanganah Laö6. and Lord of the, Rock. 1

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The "portma.¡.' has been officially informed by Mewit. Weatherhy of the following t'CratchÜqe:- :->ane:OWD and Birmingham engagewenl<. ana all published hurdle handicaps—GNendower. All engagements—Aehbelie and 'la-thwell Lassie- colt (3yrs). Prince* of Wales' Handicap. Sandown Park-Galleot. Snow Hill Steeplechase, Ðirmingham-Ornllgeville. Suffolk Flate Race, Hurst Park—Periward.

SATURDAY'S LONDON BETTING. I Ver?? little doing. lowr-mft, second in the Lin- colnshire a year ago, 7- the only one -rport-d for t)'; 8Qn' ?ace at t be rt, of 100 to 6. C?iub?-n was .gain backed for the 3tional. advancing to 100 to 7, arwl the lightly weighted outsider, Glencomg, WatI I the only other notioed. l>etailo:— LINOOLJsSHIKE HANDICAP. (Run Tuesday, March 23. Distmce, one rule.) DO to 6 agst Longcroft, t GRAND NAiiONAL STEBPLHCHASE. (Run Friday, Mitjch 26. Dietancs, ibout lour miiM and 186 yards.) 100 to 7 a.gst 0aubeeil, t SO to 1 Glencorrig, t

TO-MORROW'S RACING. I Birmingham Rrogramme. I -T-lic SEwLING STEEPLECHASE I JM.ATE of 70 OOVS; winner to be sold for 50 lion. Two miles. -he HARBOBNE HANDICAP HUR- DLE RACE PLATE of 90 soys; the second to receive 5 sovs. Three miles. Sir P Walker's Albuera, Latham a 12 7 Mr J Foster's Baron Oral too Digby a 11 11 The above have arrived. Mr C Bewicke's Hie Lyons Coirt' a H H Mr H W sampey K?g Pluto ChamterliB a U 10 Mr G 1 W Smith's 1 rue M Mcl fcauth ii 9 Mr A M CT.c?t. My?ical -Cio* 6{1 ilr w J Baieri l'arleur .v"' Mr W S Brecnic'? Grt.,w<.H .Coultuw?te 4?1?1 4? Mr L B B?ac?.P-s Koiucty .? unt 5111 Mr W Bmr'6 M;rk Wood .?e?t?k? e ????? ?r ABeU's ?t? H?n -Green a 10 U Mr J C Metcalfe's Most ??nipfu) M,Ica?fe 6 10 M?or Mcrr? ?nan?ah L? C Brown ol. 4 CoiM?"?''y'?Apcx -———?????? "?' Mr F B BajMng''? GorgMe BL axhi w ng b 6 i1o 0 j-, Mr G Edw..rdc.. Ki.?n Major ia«a.rus » l« Mr C %BeWKko'ci .-uuon Part .Cort 4 1U l Mr C V Eieey's Gr.n. M?imer ?5.0 C? Mr CF E.ise;6 Gran iiorUnier o 10 0 Mr J E?g&M'a i\ icol-ette Rogers 4 10 t -The GBAYELEY :MAIN H'TIR-! DLE RACE PLATE of 70 SQn; th? second to receive 5 sovs. Two miels. VEl Et ye st II Mr P dterrv Royal —Wiiitaker a 11 10 The above have arrived. Duke of Portland's Bruges 5 12 2 Mu?r J D ??..?s Ch? g n w -Ni?,ior Edward,% 611 10 Lord H?ard de Walden'. Oert Major Beatty 6 11 1(1 Lord Howard de Warden's Peter Jackson luajor Iteatty b 11 ic Mr C Bewicke's Newgrange C,.rt 5 ell b .Mr E Bu.rru:'d Coolmoon "Burru; 5 11 6 Mr J?i'uUen's Ocean Isie I uhen u tI Mr BLcder's Blvd C-ort I lr P ?% Lyndbur-??t NN-hitaker 5 11 1 M jFApp?vard?XanciF.H'!Hck41CiC Mr H B B?grave? L.ad\ BeMtiful ..Bo?prs 4 i0 11 Ai R B i?octi's StockweU ?dten ..Eooney 4 10 10 Mr G Gunter's Maudburg G un ter 410 10 Air .i J,tin^rs- x Gieucat Cuthd'cr'teon 4 10 1L Mr J A de Bothechild's Laughing Mirror Pratt 4 10 10 )-] P Walker's &o)den Pr?p?ct Latham 4 10 l? ;¡; f EnF!id', King C Bro?.-n 410 }t Mr S F Gilbert's Merrv Start Giii)ert 410 b rrince Hatzfeldt's Beeora ..Hon A Hastings 4 10 5 Mies E M Woodland's Mail Marian Macallister 4 10 5 -The COVENTRY STEEPLECHASE PLATE of 80 sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. VI" st lb Mr Romer Williams's Ante Payne 6 12 1 The above has arrived. Mr G P S:tnè.ay'" Fnmptoll t-anday 5 12 1 Col R L B rki,, s Mauola .Martin 6 II 8 Mr George Edwirdes'e Blanche Marie Major Edwards 6 11 8 Mr H Price's Palmerstown Mortimer a118 Lord C.?enty?. Lord f the BO?k Oostello 511 3 ::1 ionlI¡;P5Oeat ,¡¿f ii 3 Mr D M'Calaiojifij Vinegar Hill Per-Sre 4 10 10 Mr H A Brown';> Poli-ce Trap Da vice 410 6 Mr P «hitaker's lihamriue Whitaker 4 10 e —The WARWICKSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 eovs; the second to receive 10 eovs. Three miles. ye »t lb Mr Romer Willian^'s Autocar Payne 5115 Mr A Browne'e Black Douglas F Hunt a 11 4 THe above have arrived. 001 E I. Birkin's Springbok Martin a 12 7 Mr William C Cooper 'e Mat tie Macgregor E W Smith a 12 6 Mr F Bibby's Wickham Donnelly a 11 12 Lord Howard de Warden's Centre Board Major Beatty a 11 11 Ca.pt Noel Money's Oiesy's Bevel .private a 11 11 Mias E M Woodland's Titfcerstone Macallister a 11 9 Mr J M Kerne'e Carsey per_%e 611 9 Mr W R Clarke's Knight of tile Garter Martin a 11 6 Mr P Whitaker's Brian Boru Whitaker a 11 5 Miss H G I'tudd' Spinning Coin Gordon a 11 5 Mr J C Metoaife's Miss Bedford .Medcalfe a 11 5 Lady Warwick's C-aseiobury "Irk- Whitaker a 11 0 Mr B W Pajr's Mitchelptown ,l'err: a 10 13 Mr H Whateley's Sprig" of Nobility M'Gowan a 10 11 Mr A Bell's Bed Cloud Green a 10 10 Mr E C Turner's Marlborough a 10 0 —The SMALL HEATH SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 70 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 eovs. Two miles. ye et lb Mr H W EtheJston'¡< Cyrus. ,(ie'well a il 9 The above has arrived. Mr Hugh Peers Sheffield Gotwell 5 12 7 Mr H A Brown o* Crfcfcxjeait Daviee 612 6 Mr P \V hitaker's Lyndhnr^'t M^hitaker 5 11 11 Mr J Baylie's St. Paul -.Leader, jun « 11 s Mr FA PoI",bampton'¡; Pa.1 0' Mine ..Per- 5 11 7 Mr G Edwardes's Lady VVardine Major Edwards 5 11 5 Mr A Walters's Quina. A waltera -j 11 3 Mr J W Pullen's Coral Sea .Pullen a 11 3 Mr A Hodgson's Huguenot .Major Smith 511 2 Mr C T Puiley's Irish Oiitmiel .Butchers all 1 Mr J C Mctc&lff'e Master Page likelellfe ,4 11 1 Mr C Cl Oori 4 11 0 Mr W Jarvis's Tamba Maru 4 10 12 Mr H S l'ersee's Bughouse Peruse 4 10 S Mr C H Joliffe'e THe Squaw .)jl60ll 4 107

YNYSYSTOHABAD GYMNASIUM, PONTYPRIDD. Monday, J-ebruary 15th, 1909 .Grand 5-Round Boxing Contest Itetweeii W BLAKJS (of Tylorstown) mid JACK PRIEST (of Trefoi'eit), for E20 Aside and £,0 Pu. "Sportsman" (London) Sta lie holders aiid Referee. Also a 6-Boand Contest between Charlie Webber (Pontypridd; and Bill Stonelake (At-Ir-dy), for B5 Aside and £5 Purse Also 6-Koand Exhibition Bout between Dave Baxter (Illoily-refail, and Willie Gibbe (Cillynvdd Admission, 2s.; Enclosure, 3s. and a Few llesened Seats Ring- Side, 5s. each. Doors Op&n 7.0 p,ro. Oommence 7.45 sharp e291

FOREIGN MAILS I To be despatched from London to-morrow, Feb. OUTWARD.—Morninar— Supplementary mails to Egypt, Mauritius, Madagas- car, Seychelles, and Zanzibar, by French packet. To Nvasaland Piotectorate, Portuguese East Africa, and ithodesia, parcel mails, by sea, per s. lnyoui. Aftarnecn- To China and Japan, via Siberia. livoning- To Tcneriffe, Grarfid Caiia-T. Gambia, and West Coast of Africa, via Liverpool, per s, Gando, To Egypt, by Austrian packet. To Dutch East Indies, via Marseilles. To United tate", parcel mails, yia Queenstown, per 9. Teutonic.

BOXING I X22,000 Offer for Jeftries- Johnson I A purse of 110,000 dollars has been offered for a championship contest between Jack Johnson and Jem Jeffries (says the Los Angeles correspondent of Oe New York Evening Journal "), this hlige SUM being named by C. D. Hillman, the Seattle million- aire. This IS the telegram sent to,Jeffries at San Francisco" If you will gi\e me an immediate answer, I will increase purse to 110,000 dollars, to be divided 70 and 30 per cent., for contest, to A finish with 2oz. gloves. Referee to be AGREED upon by yourself, John- son, and me. I will wager 25,000 dollars on you as a side stake." Mr. Hillman, it is further stated, is pre- pared to go to 'Frisco and tiliow Jeff the colour of his (money if the retired oha.mpion will offer him any encouragement. We understand tliat Johnson and his manager, Mr. Sam Fitzpatrick, are leaving Australia on February 17, and will come t-o ENGLAND by way of America. The object of visiting the States is, it is sa.id, to di&oover if there is a possibility of the champion fix-, ing up a contest with Jeffries, DELANEY (CARDIFF) VICTORIOUS. Before A good crowd at Ebbw Vale on Saturday last, Fred Delaney, of Cardiff, defeated Harry Jones, of Barry Dock. in a ten rounds contest. The Barry man was floored in every round.

A BRAVE CARDIFF CAPTAIN. At the last monthly meeting of the Liver- pool Shipwreck and Humane Society, the grant of 15s. per week made last January by the society to the widow of the late Captain David D. Lewis, of the Cardiff steamship Mervinian, during the committee's pleasure, was ordered to be continued for twelve months. On October 4, 1907. the Mervinian, while on a voyage from Swansea to Marseilles, cap- sized during a heavy gale. When the steamer was foundering a lad, named Beale, was found on the bridge. Lewis rushed to the bridge, unbuckled his own lifebelt, put it round the lad, and hurled him clear of the sinking vessel. Had Captain Lewis kept his lifebelt be could have been saved.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS AND IN NMMORIAM. Charge far luMfrtlnk UlnrUimata waOm (bit ner.din¡:-a. for M Werito aad Id. tar Svory TWO Kitra W?rdAs. Ba 11:Joe¿f this deqeriptic?n will be 1ngeTW U1- authenticated by the and addfeae of. the Moder. TelegTama and telephonic meamwes can net be acted ou until confirmed in writine. BIRTHS* KVAX?._(ta February 6ti, 1909. at 66, Ryder-street, Cardiff, to Air. and Mrs. Lawrence C. F-valls, a daughter. K [j;. A N I).—On Pehuiary 7th, at Riiniiiey Court, Car dilf. tiie wife of R T. England, of a son. HyjlART.Cm February 5th, at Hazeldeoe, Poneow- tre, Cadoxton-Baary, to Mr. and Mrs. F. R, Hybart, a dausfiter. MOXHAM.—On Febritajy 7th, at Eaft House, Groa- vecor-road, Skettv, the wne of Cltartes M. ItoxluiiB, of a daaghtei, MARRIAGES. PILVer -trcODING. CHAMBERS-PLEACE.-Febraa.ry 7th, 1054, at St. Marks Church, Newport (Moc.), William Henry I^&rand Chambers, third son of the late Robert James Chambers (formerly. of Woolwich, Kent), to Laura Martha, fourth daughter of Jale-i Joikp Pleace, formerly oi Kiugston, Somerset. DEATHS. AlRnX, OTT—On the 7th insn., at IA-upland Bay. Mumbles, William Tiiomaj, Arnott, of Gartb, Mon- mouth. aged 41 years. Funeral Wednesday, ioth inst., arriving Aberdare, G. W.R., 12.40 p.m. Geintlemeu only. BAILEV.—Ori Friday, February 5th, 1909, at her rest- dence, 54, Ilark-place, Cardiff. Mre. E. 8. M. f* 13d.Hey. widow of the late Orawehay Bailey, E"). Tttf funeral will leavt the house at S.30 on Tuesday morning for the G jat Western Railway Station, thenoe by 10.23 train to Gloucester; interment at Hartpury, G-ios. at 1.30 p.m. I COWIE,R.-On February 6th, at Davos, Switzerland, Cyril, thim son of Stephen and Elizabeth Collier, Conway-roftd, CardiS, aeed it. DA VI,s.On lobriiary 5th, Ann Davis. widow of tlu late Evan Davis, Surgeon, Pontypridd, at Bittor Grange, the residence of her son-in-law. Herbert E. Bradley. Jo-Nr-s.On February 6th, at 58, Bridgend-road, Aber- kenfig, Elizabeth, widow of the late David Jones, M.E., and mother of the late W. T. Jones, M.E., ^waJisaa. FtmeraJ Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. fer Peny- f;¡,j, No flowtrs. KING.—On 7th met., at 7, Burt-etreet, Doc-ks, Cardiff, Catherine, the beloved wife of the late Henry King 1-uneral Wednesday. LEWIS —°n February 5th (at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Hyett. 16. Gk-nroy -street i, Anne, widow 01 the late Charles Lewis, of Blackwood, and eldest daughter of the late Dr. D. O. Da-ies, Tre- cregin, Ltengranog, Cardiganshire, in her eighty- third year I fFebruary 7th. at tlhe Rompney Cp.st\e Hote], Rumney, Mary (I'oily), widow of Alfred Laureuce, and daught.-r of the late Biebard Jwios, Euymjiey Hot. Cardiff i kU> Gtorge Marise), aged eleven, Qnly belo ed son of George and Dorothy l.ewis, The Avenue, Pontypridd. Funeral Tuesday, 2.30 p m RAY.Oi) the 4th blOt., at Tumch House, Maeste? John Bdy (Pc'ncoed), late Colliery Manager, Ten Jstrad, FernLill, and Coegnant. Collieries, aged 77. Faneral Monday, fen'L'ig ilaesteg for Penooed bo;zt Twelve Noon, travelling by road, and wiD arrive near Pencoed Btation about Two o'clock In time to meot the 1.59 train, whene friends irw-y join en route to the Baptist Churchyard. Penprjsk. Ko flowers. Friends kindly accept this intimation. sr i H F-RL A XT).- AI 3, Destkensej--street, Riverside, oa Thursday. 4th inst. George Sutherland, aged T7 years. Funeral Tuesday Forenoon, 9th Inst Eleven o'clock, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. and Mrs. T. H. Buss, Neville-street, wish to return sincere than ire to their many friends for letters,of s5~rn.pa.thv m ttieir sudden bereavement and for t■ itiftil irrcwths sent. JAMI'< Mr. James and Family desire to tender pmcerest thanks to nil frieuds for the ♦jvmpa.thy extended to them in their reoent sad bereavement and for Leautiful t1ower.. sent, IInd regret it Is not possible to acknowledge personally all the kind letters they have received

AUGUSTINE J. STUN E, KUKIHAL DIRECTOR. Persoiwii Supervision to All Ordera. Kat. Tel.: Cardiff, No«. 704 and IBM. Post office Tel.: No 612, Cardiff Teletrame: AD GUST 1MB STONS, came, 5, W ORKING-ST.. CARDIFT. J

It Tinkled Twice THEfT CHARGE AT SWANSEA At Swansea Police-court to-day a. curious ea#E was heard in wiiioli Albert Brneet Hood, aged 36, a inan of good appearance, who is stated to have been valet in the family of Mr. Graham Vivian and Sir Ernest CasseJ, and to have held the LICENCE of the Dnke Hotel, Swansea, wak charged with st«a-Ung ki 9s. 5d.. the property of John Lewis, the present landlord of the Duke HC-tel. Mr. Vaughan Edwards appeia.r-M for the prose- cution, and Mr. H. THOMSON WAE for the defence. Prosecutor stated tha<t defendant came to bit; house with him to HEAR a granioipihone. Prosecutor left the room for a. few minutee; and whilst away heard the BELL on the till in the bar twi.lde twice. He ran in and saw defendant coming o-at of the bair. He asked him, "Whait's the game, Hood? What are you doing at my till?" Defendant denied it, and witness said, "D you think I am daft, a." I could not hear the BEU ring?" He called to his wife aaid they examined the till, and found the amount MENTIONED missing. (Proceeding.)

GOLF. LIBERALS V. REFORMERS. The annual ooyit-est at Ash ford, Middlesex, on Saturday between the National Liberal Club and the Liverpool Keform Club ended in favour of the Liverpool players by 6 points to 54 For the Northerners W. B. Stoddart. the old Lancashire cricketer, showed fine form when beating C. W. Link by 6 and 5, while Charles llennay played well against W. B. Cownie, who WAS beaten by 5 and 4. NEWPORT V. GLAMORGAN. At Penarth on Saturday. Scores:- NE ki, PORT GLAMORGAN. L. A. PhÜ!iP6. 1 G. Renwiok 0 Kev. D. E. Jo es. 0 Parker Hagarty 1 B. Charlton 1 S. Moore 0 R. R. Harris. 0 A. P. Thomas 1 R. H. Hutchinson 1 J. A. Alexander 0 C. Wa,dd" 0 C. B. Stothert 1 C. Kendrick. 0 fj, Sweet-Escott 1 J. Wallaoe 1 3 ti VYVYAN ROBINSON CUP. At Penarth. SCCres:- Gross. H'cap. Net. D. M. WtddeU 95 20 75 J. M Hardy 93 16 77 B. C. Shirley. 96 15 83 Paul Turnbull 105 20 83 S. W Kendall 95 11 84 A. Taylor 104 20 84 C. J. Bouohier 106 20 86 Lieutenant Jones 107 16 91 SWANSEA BAY CONTESTS. The lady members of the Swansea Bay Club have contested the first round of the Jersey Cup with the following iesrultr, Miss Powell, a bye. Mrs Furneaux. a bye. Mrs. EL worth, a bye. Mrs. Latimer bea-t Miss L. Player. Al rs. Percy Hedley beat Mrs. Moxham. MISS Feinihough, a. bye. 11 iss Oborn, a bye. M rc. Poid, a bye. ASHBURNHAM MONTHLY MEDAL. Gross. H'cap. Net. H. M. G. Evans 101 12 89 G. Garnons Williams 103 12 91 T. Crosby 102 10 92 Thomas Jones 113 16 97

TENNIS. WILLIAMS (PRINCES) BEATS STONE t AUSTRALIA). In a match for a purse at Prinoes Club, KTiightsbridge, on SATURDAY C. Williams (Princes Club) beat W. S-toi.E (Australia) by 3 sets to 0. (X)res :-6-2. 6-.3. 6-3.

TWO :\1 EN SHOT NEAR UOODWICK. Tresinwen, Pencair, near Goodwick, the one-time home of the parents of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, figured in A peculiar case heard by the Dew.-land justices at Ma-I'hry, when George Gibson, a eervant employed on the farm. was summoned for having discharged a gun within 50ft. of the highway. From the evidence it appeared that two men were struck by pellets, which penetrated the skin. Defendant, who did not appear, had remarked that he pointed the gun downwards, and the shots must have rebounded. Defendant was fined £1, including costs.

SEQUEL TO A DIVORCE The Arcihbiehop of Canterbury hu given his decisio.,n in the caae of in which the Rev. J. C Rcridell, vicar of Charing, Kent, refused oomniUJiion to an Army officer and his wife cw the groujhd that the latter had diwroed a previous busbaaid. Hie Grace liak, decided against the vicar, and directed him to admit the officer and his wife to 0001 munioo.

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