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I TO-DAY'S SHORT STORY.] I A Honeymoon QLlarrel.? I [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] They were on their honeymoon, and it had H not been a success—indeed, anything but a H pleasant time. Who, or which, of them, was to blame for this it would be impotL-ible to ■ say; doubtless, the wife blamed the husband, and the husband blamed the wife. ■ The two were seated in the bandsomely- ■ furnished drawing-room of a large villa, ■ facing the bine waters of the stiii Aiediter- ranean, with a clear moonlit sky overhead. "Do you care to go to the opera to-ni?ht?" he asked. It will pass the time," she replied, indif- ■ ferently; "and you have tickets." "Oh! never mind the tickets," ho returned. Perhaps you would prefer to remain heve and rest quietly; it is very pleasant." Very pleasant," she repeated, ironically, to sit here with the ohoice of staring either at you or the wall paper. Some people say you are gfood-loo king, but Her lip curled sarcastically, which he saw, and frowned. is the sea," he remarked. Yes; it's very interesting. I suppci-e you will go in any she asked, smothering a yawn. Their eyes met. In hers was a mocking light; in his keen penetration, but he aid not speak. "Well," she said, "don't look t30 blue. Silence is, oi course, gulden. Why not take a stroll along the pronnenade? It's livelier t £ iere. Posiibiy you .vould not loel so bored." I might not," he answered gravely. Husbands and wives arj not expected to H arcUoc each other," she returned. Fortu- aNlY. that one thins: which does not come under the category oi matrimonial duties; it is not mentioned in the marriage service, as far as I recollect. It's a, good thing we H a.re not expected t" try, for the result in our case would be failure." H lie rose with an impatient movement, and H as he walked towards the roe: a door said: H if you intend go-.zii; to tho c-pcra, it is H time for you to dros^ H Left alone, a cm ions i-mile played across H hr features for a monie-.it; and settled lines H of pain showed in the ironical curve of her lip. ■ The pallid light of the moon fell athwart ■ ber face, which, although not faultless in its ■ beauty, wa.s yet sir.g\iia:y fascinating. ■ Fcr a time she became lost in a reverie. ■ She was wondering if people who married ■ for love were in any decree happier or more ■ miserable than she wad, ■ There was a new linger, a Madam Latima, H at the opera that night. a beautiful woman, ■ with a voice of marvellous power, and she ■ that her husband was fascinated, for his ■ eyes were fixed on the actress. He was no H longer bored, and his face had lost that look H of indiffeiencs that irritated her so. ■ Only ones did ho address her, and that was ■ to a«jk: ■ Do you not think Madam Latima has a ■ most wonderful voice?" ■ Oh, beautiful—perfectly delightful," she ■ returned with exaggerated enthusiasm and ■ unnecessary eill}jhasis, I Jealousy had ciayped its chill finger rcund ■ her heart, and it was with the utmost diffi- ■ culty she could sit calmly and listen to the I sinking of Madam Latima. I They drove home to the villa in cilence, ■ for the aggravating husband made no further ■ remarks about the singer. ■ morning at breakfast she asked: "Per- ■ oival, how much longer are we to stay here?" I You would possioly like to see the Car- I nival. Irene?" I Oh! the Carnival. Not much, but still ■ we'll stay—only I am afraid you will find it dull." Do you really think so?" I She felt his eyes were searching her face, I and the.re WJ.5 something- in hit; look that sent I the blood to her cheeks. I Well, I suppose it is monotonous for both ■ of us. At any rate, it is deceiving- to others." I And she laughed ag^ravatingly. "They think ■ we are a devoted couple." I "Then, why not let them continue to t1;mk I so?" he replied calmly, and with an indif- I ference that aiways raised her anger. I "Oh! it doesn't matter, of course, not in I the slightest degree. They would not under- I ftand if we told them that we had been mar- I ried by a reluctant, if mutual, consent. 1 An I ironical curl of the lip, and she added, "I do ■ not remember if you even proposed I did. and you accepted me," Le I returned, with the same calm indifference. I Her eyes blazed. "I wish now I had been I wise and said no," she answered. I He did not reply, but buried himself in the "Times." I She was young, beautiful, rich, and dres6-.>d I charming1 y. He was good-looking, ;Xro:\ but I heir to a baronetcy. Their people had I arranged everything. Hie mother and hers I had been specially eager, and the marriage I had taken place by mutual consent. I A long silence, when &he s.id again, and I with sarcasm: I Do you know, I really believe there are I people who think ours was a lave match.. I One's friends are so wise. Now, if it had I been a love match, there are people who I would say that you married me for my-" I "Very well, you need say no more. I oan I finish the sentence for myself." I The isame day they were seated in the gar- dens. when Irene said suddenly and ca.re- lessly I forgot to say that I had written to dearest mamma, asking her to come and stay with me. She has never been in the Riviera." An ominous siieuce, then he said abruptly: You might at least have had the common oourtesy to consult me." "Why should I consult you? I tell you. Percival, time hangs so heavy that I must invite someone." Irene, you might have chosen somebody else." Her mother was no favourite of his. I prefer dearest mamma to all the world. She loves me. I won't be lonely after her arrival. I shall go everywhere with her," "be oonouded enthu5Ül:,tieally,. You are complimentary to me," he re- turned. "There is no reason," she said defiantly, "why you should not cro your way and I mine? As we are married we have to make the beet of it." Or the worst of it," he added. Her lip curled sarcastically. are living such an amicable life that there is no reason why we should consult each other. Do you see?" "I see perfectly," he replied. "Irene, ao you ever look forward to a time when you won't regret our marriage?" She averted her face, but did not speak, and a.t the same moment her eyes lighted on Madam Latima, who happened to be passing. Your divinity with the wonderful beauty and the marvellous voice," she said I.,arcasti- eally. He glanced at the actress, but did not speak. Madam Latima was not so attractive oft the stage as on. That night Irene went out alone to past a t- el". Somewhat surprised at this un- usual proceeding, Percivai soid nothing, ut as a considerable time; e13¡;d and she did not return he became alarmed, and went out in search of her. He had uiade- his way to the Post Office fcnd some distance beyond it without obtain- ing any trace of his wife. Suddenly he saw her on the opfposite side of the street, talking in a very earnest manner to a. man who was wearing a long ligi't overcoat. He "tDxl watching them for some time, when he saw ber part with the stranger, then hasten away along the street toward the villa. When he entered Irene was seated in the drawing-room serene and innocent-looking. He was very pale, and there were hard, set tines about his mouth. Your letter took a considerable time to post," he said, standing: some little distance arart from her.. Her lip curled slightly, and her voice had that tone that always aggravated him as she eaid: Yen cannot mean me to believe that you regretted my absence or longed for my return?" It is my duty to take care of you," be replied, his features calm and set. Unfortunately, it is. I am sorry yicra are tied so closely to me. Are she asked, her lip curling ironiealiy as before. He did not answer her question, hut said: "Alarmed at your long atcexLce, I went out in search of you." A shadow rxwsed across her features. ?nd after a brief silence she replied: Percival, I want you to do something for me. Will you promil to do it?" I promise to do it if I can." he returned. She moved uneasily, glanced at his pale, set features, then her;an: Before I-I met you there was someone etee who was very fond of me. I oould not marry him can he was a gambler and ali ttat. He is in want and in trouble. I want to send him money-£500. Will you do this for me?" Your money is your own, to do with as yon please." he said sternly. He has promised to reform, and this money will give him a start. I know he will keep his word to me. for he did love me." "Was it you or your money he loved?" came back in reply. "The mote is in your own eye. Cast it out fhwt," she retorted. He had been calm until now, but at her woTds burst into a perfect fury of anger. "I wih to heaven you could lose your money. I would sooner break stones on a road for a living than have your gold flung tD my face eovery day I did marry YmI for yrmr money, and oare who knows it. Bat, to tell the truth, I would change pia-cee jaKh poorest* peaaoixV or 1beif J could forget that I had ever seen your face." And do you think," she said, her eyes flashing, "that a woman will ever forgive such an insult. If you have no ehame, I have self-respect, even though bound to a man who declare he married me for my money." While she was speaking he had avertoo his face, and when he looked at her again she was sobbing bitterly. "Oh! liene! Irene!" he cried. His arms were round her, and she buried her face on his bre-at-t. Quick as the sunshine comes after April showers, smiles followed her tears, and the cloudii vanished. "You will send this money, Percival," she said. Yes, darling." And you will never be cross with your dearest Irene a.gain? Promise me." "Never! Sweetheart, I swear it." A long pause, after which the repentant and forgiven husband asked: When do you expect mamma to arrive?" She raised her eyes to his face as she answered: Do you know, Percival, dear, I forgot to pest the letter."
CARDIFF LABOUR EXCHANGEI
CARDIFF LABOUR EXCHANGE One of our representatives directed the attention of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff on Tuesday evening to a statement made in Parliament on the previous day by Mr. Teunant, the Parliamentary Secreta-ry to the Board of Trade, that a labour exchange would be established at Cardiff if the Labour Exchange liiii passed through Par- lianent. The Lord Jfayor said he was very pleased to find that a hint he had given on the sub- ject to the Hon. Ivor Guest, M.P., in the lobby of the House of Commons last week had been acted upon. Having heard that it was proposed by the Government to estab blish labour exchanges in London, Dublin, and Edinburgh, he (the Lord Mayor) thought the capital of Wales should not be neg- lected, and suggested to lr. Guest that he might put a question to the President of the Board of TLHle. This was done on Monday— hence the reply of Mr. Tennant. The Lurd Mayor explained that under the Rill the Board of Trade would have power to authorise advances towards meeting the expenses of workpeople travelling to places where employment had been found for them through a labour exchange, and to estab- li.-h advisory committees for the purpose of assjstmg and advising the Board of rrad 111 the management of the exchanges. A labour exchange was defined in the Act as a place used for the purpose of collecting an4 furnishing information, either by keep- ing registers or otherwise, respecting em- ployers who desired to engage workpeople and workpeople who sought engagements or employment. For financial purposes labour exchanges have been cUxssified as follows: — (a, For town? of over 100,000 inhabitants; (b) for towns of from 50.000 to 1000CO inhabi- tants; ic) for towns and urban districts of from 25,000 to 50.acO inhabitants; (d) docks and carnal labour centres ;waiting-rooms). It is not proposed to bring the whole system into being during the present financial year. The method which it is proposed to adopt as a rule is to hire exist- ing premises. The expenditure falls into two divisions, viz., annual expenditure for alterations, fittings, &c., and, secondly, annual expenditure for rentg and taxes, heating, lighting, and maintenance. The total amount for each of these categories is estimated to be approximately £ 100,000 and £ 5c,0C0 respectively for the annual number of exchanges contemplated. The cost of purchasine sites and erecting bmildings for Class (a) would, it is estimated, amount to J:.kv,.)(;V, this to be spent over a probable period of ten years. The initial expenditure on buildings would be £ 65,000 in the present financial year, £ 65,000 next year, L36,000 in 1911 and 1912. and rather under £ 20,000 in each of the following six or seven years. The annual expenditure on rental, upkeep, and main- tenance would rise from about £ 10,000 in the present year to about £50,0.0 in 1910 and 1911. In 1912 the ■ increa^ would amount to about L55,000, and would decline gradually to about £ 45,000 as the building of premises for exchanges was completed. It is also proposed to have a clearing- house, which will probably be situated in London. Each exchange will have a staff varying from the single clerk-caretaker of a simple waiting-room to a staff of about a dozen for a diviei^nal exchange. The expenditure on salaries in the present financial year will be iEl5,000, and in the second year £ 65,000. Asked for his personal opinion of the Bill, the Lord Mayor said that from the ratepayers' point of view it would be a good thing for Cardiff, and would add to the status of the city, but be was doubtful whether the desired or intended benefits would be brought about.
I Passing Pleasantries. I
I Passing Pleasantries. I Muggins: Young Pop is going to have hia baby christened Bill. Buggins: How strange! Muggins: Oh, I don't know. He came on the first of the month. Mr. Suburb: My neighbour has a big dog that we're all afraid of. What do you advise ? Lawyer: Get a bigger one. Six and eight- pence, please. )Irs: Mulvaney (the laundress): Indade, ma'am, and it's miserable I am. I'm but just on my feet wid the pain in me back, an' Jimmy, my boy here, he's as bad off; he has a cough on 'im that sounds loike an empty bar'l. Cough for the lady, Jimmy! Hotel Clerk: I found the N-ot To Be Used Except in Case of Fire' notice those football fellows stole out of the corridor. Manager: Where? Hotel Clerk: They'd nailed it up over the coai shed. Have you got any buff trimming to go with this stuff?" asked a flashily dressed woman of an assistant in a large draper's the other day. I think so. miss," answered the polite young man, taking down a piece and spread- ing it on the counter. Buff.' Do you call that huff?" exclaimed the woman. "That's too dark for buff." But, miss, that is- "It's too dark! I can see it is-" Wliy, of course it's dark, madam," per- sisted the man. "It's blind man's buffthe I new L-iiade, you see."
LATE ___SIR -ARTHUR STEPNEY…
LATE SIR ARTHUR STEPNEY I At a meeting of the Llanelly Urban Dis- trict Council reference was made to the sudden death of Sir Arthur Stepney. The I Chairman (Mr. E. T. Jones) said he was a great benefactor to the town library, and was its president for many years. By Sir Arthur s death the town of Llanelly, and the library in particular, were very much the losers. Mr. Wm. David said he had been asso- ciated with Sir Arthur in connection with the library since the first time he was elected president. Since he consented to act as president not for a single year had I he forgotten to make a splendid contribu- tion of books to the library. It was unanimously decided to put on record Sir Arthur's invaluable service to the town of Llanelly. ■ -■■■
r "MANLY AND HEROIC." I
r "MANLY AND HEROIC." I At the Port Talbot Grouped Schools Com- mittee on Tuesday evening it was reported tha,t the education committee had deducted 1£7 10s. from the salary of Elizabeth Jenkins, the cleaner of the Alwrgwynfi Schools, in consequence of alleged non-fulfilment of duty. Letters were r<^id from Mrs. Jenkins and the headmaster stating that deductions made by the committee already amounted to £ 3 158., being 18s. 9d. for March, and the whole of the salary for April, £7 16s. 3d. Thus the committee had already deducted £ 1 5s. more than the claim Mr. W. Jenkins made a heated protest against the action of the committee, which h. described sarcastically as "manly and heroic." The explanation of Inspector Powell wae accepted, and the matter dropped.
I FELL OUT OF A MOTOR-CAR…
FELL OUT OF A MOTOR-CAR I One of the motor-cars plying between New- castle Emlyn and Cardigan brought into the former town on Tuesday evening the dead body of a man not definitely identified, who had, become a passenger on the car on its roturn journey to Newcastle Emlyn, and who had accidentally fallen out of the car. The body has been removed to the work- houee. Dr. Lloytl, of house. Dr. Lloyd, of Newcastle Emlyn, was present on the arrival of the oorpse, and pronounced life extinct. The deceased is supposed to be Thomas Davies, a retired seaman, and, being a Naval Reserve man, had only recently returned from drill at Devonport. He was about 35 years of age, unmarried, and made his home with an elderly aunt at Verwick.
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For Women Folk. HOMELY HINTS AND DAtNTY DISHES Lamb should be eaten very fresh. In the fore-quarter the vein in the neck being any other colour than blue shows it to be stale. Lamb loses much of its nicety of flavour after it reaches four months old. It ought. therefore, to be small and white in appear- ance. Pineapple lemonade is a deliciou3 and cooling beverage. The pineapple should be well ripened. Carefully remove the skin and eyes, and grate or cut in thin slices. Sprinkle half a pound of sugar over it, and squeeze over that the juice of four large lemons. Let it stand an hour. Mash through a fine sieve; add ice and water and some small pieces of pineapple. Strawberry Ju cs for Olive or Brunettes Rub the berry on face or arms; should it have a tendency to stain .rinse with water into a basinful of which a handful of oat- meal ha.s been thrown. Cold cream is the basis of good looks. It should be used freely every day. Slightly warm and soften by manipulation. It keeps the skin clear. Raspberry Vinegar Fill a jr with freshly gathered raspberries and cover with white vinegar. Tie over with brdwn paper and stir the mixture every day for ten days Then to every pound of juice strained from fruit add one pound of lump sugar. Boil well and remove scum. When of the consistency of syrup it is ready. Store in small bottles, c^rk well, and when cold serve well diluted" ith water. Chicken Creams Mince 4oz. of cooked chicken very finely and add to it a tablcspoonf ul of good white sauce seasoned with a pinch of grated lemon peel. pepper, and salt. Line some sniail moulds with aspic jelly, and when cold spread a layer of the chicken mixture, then a layer of white saut e alternately tili tho mould is full. and cover v/ith aspic jeily. These can he served hot or cold with saute or mashed potatoes or with an Italian salad and water- cress.
MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE
MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE The Prince of Wales presided on Tuesday at Marlborough House at the annual meeting of tha Associated Board of the Royal Aca.demy of Music and of the Royal College of Music. In proposing the adoption of the report, his Royal Highness said that the number of those examined throughout the Empire was 31.574. against 23,193 last year. The Prince referred to the continued success of tile winter local centre examinations, which had c their extension to more large provincial centres in England. Scotland, and Wales. lie endorsed the board's acknow. ledgment of the services of honorary local representatives throughout the Empire, and thanked the chairman and members of the board. The report was adopted, and subsequently at the annual meeting of the Royal College of Music the Prince spoke of the satisfactory results of the pact year's work of that institution.
IKing and Queen's Tour
IKing and Queen's Tour OPENtNCOHNFtRMARYATMANCHESTER I The King and Queen, accompanied by Prin- cess Victoria, Mr. Haldane, and other distin- guished per.sonagee, arrived in Manchester from Knowsley shortly before noon on Tuesday. An address o.f welcome from the Lord Mayor and corporation was read at London-road Station. His Majesty briefly replied Rain was falling as the Royal carriage left the station, and, greatly to the disappointment of the thousands of sight- seers, the carriage was closed. A brief ha.lt was made at the Victoria University, where another address was pre- eented. I The King, in reply, said he was glad that in Manchester the cause of learning and f research was united with practical benevo- 'researe,h was iinited lence. Their Majesties then proceeded to the Manchester Royal Infirmary, which the King declared open. An address was presented to hie Majesty by the board of management, The King, in acknowledgment, spoke of the i beneficent work carried on right and day within the walls of hospitals. His Majesty then conferred a knighthood upon Mr. William Gobbett, chairman of the h"caz-(l of management. The Royal party in??ectcd the infirmary, and gave permic?ion for wards to be named after them. j The Royal party afterwards drove in motor-oam to Worsley Hall, the seat of the Earl of Ellermere, to review the East Lan- cfu;,hire Territorial Force. There were nearly 112,0-0 men. under the command of Brigadier- general Fry, C.B. The King expressed his approval of the bearing and fine physique of the men. The Bishop of Manchester oonse- crated the colours, and these having been presented by his Majesty, the march-past the Royal box began. A DIAMOND NECKLACE FOR PRINCESS VICTORIA. I 'When the King and Queen arrived at War- 'i n ?r,??on they were accorded a most enthusias- tic welcome. Nearly three miles of the streets were lined with cheering spectators. At the ■ Town-hall the mayor (Alderman Forshaw) presented an address giving their Majesties I J a most cordial welcome. His Majesty, in reply, stated that in ooming to review the Territorial Forces of the county he was reminded that Warrington and district had witnessed in times past many oonllicts between hostile forces, but he was | confident that the patriotic spirit of the people was as sitrong as ever, and that no 'effort would be wanting t", prepare for any risk, however remote. He trusted that by j God's blessing the warlike scenes of the past would not recur, and that they would, be able to pursue without interruption the arte and pursuits of peac? by which Warrington had J beoome prosperous. The town might be assured he would always take the liveliest interest in its welfare. j Princess Victoria was presented by the I I mayor with a diamond necklace in celebrar tion of her birthday.
----_._-AN INTERESTING SHIP…
AN INTERESTING SHIP AT I I BARRY Peculiar interest attaches to the arrival at Barry on Tuesday of the steamer Trans- porter. She was built at Barrow-iu- Furness last year for Messrs. Vickers, Maxim, and Co., and was first used to carry a couple of submarines to Japan. In order to take the submarines on board, a unique engineering feat was performed. The Trans-) por:ir was sunk in dock, and the submarines were floated on deck and sunk into position in the hold. The dock was then dried," and the steamer, with her novel cargo, pro- ceeded to Yokohama, where the submarines were delivered for the Japanese Govern- ment. The Transporter is undergoing repairs by the Barry Graving Dock and Engineering Company, and on leaving Barry will proceed to Elswick to convey a cargo of artillery for delivery to the order of the War Office and the Admiralty. ■ THE STEAMSHIP TRANSPORTER, SUBMARINE AND DESTROYER CARRIER. [Photo, H. Shirvington, Barry.
- - - - -PROFESSIONAL GOLF.,
PROFESSIONAL GOLF., VARDON BREAKS THE RECORD AT PITLOCHRY. A professional tournament was opened on Tuesday at Drumcorry, a charmingly-rituated links at the base of the Grampians near Pit- lochry. The day's play consisted of two rounds under medal conditions, the lowest four scores Qualifying to conclude the com- petition under match play to-day. The weather, unfortunately, was broken, but some splendid goolf was witnessed, and in hit? first round Harry Vardon broke the record of the course. Vardon went round in 65. two better than Kirkcaldy's score. His golf was well- nigh perfect, and especially homewards did Vardon excel. His figures read :— Out 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 = 34 In 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 3=32 In the afternoon Vardon did il and this placed him first. Massy, Herd, and Tom Ball qualified, but the latter had to withdraw owing to another engagement, to-day. The result was to admit Fred Robson, but a curious position was raised. Massy, who was balloted against Robson, claiming that ;f Bail d.d not play he (jiaisy, was entitled to a walk-over. It is expected, however, that the Frenchman will carry through his tie to-day. Results :— Ist r-d. Znd r'd- T*tl- Vardon (Totteridee) 66 71 131 Ma<-sy (La Boulie) 70 68 138 Herd (Huddersfield) 71 69 140 Ball (West Lancashire) 69 74 143 Robson (Bromborough) 71 73 144 h) 71 73 14-4 Mayo (Burhill; 80 67 147 Kettiey (Edgware) 75 73 148 Jones (Winioledon) 75 73 148 Duncan (Hanger Hill) 78 70 148 fcayers (Wimb'edon) 78 73 151 Edmundsoii (Bangor) 76 75 151 Pope (Fort William) 75 76 151 Ayton (St. Andrews) 77 74 151 OPEN CHAMPION IN WALES. J. H. Taylor, of Mid-Surrey, the British and French champion, visited the Machvuileth links, Montgomeryshire, on Tuesday, and engaged in two matches. In a ",ir:]8 in the forenoon he heat S. Cooper, of Aberdov-ey, by 2 strokes, going rou-nd in 78 against SO by the Welsh professional. In a stroke compe- tition in the afternoon the scores v-tie:— Taylor, 71; Cooper, 79; George Gadd (To*i*yn), 79, and Lewis (Newtown), 84. Rain fell in torrents during the forenoon round, bnt cleared in the afternoon. The champion is the guest of Lord Herbert Vane Tempest ati Plas Machynlleth. BRITISH GOLFER'S SUCCESS AT MEL- BOURNE. The Hon. Michael S?tt ha6 again won tne championship of the Royal Melbourne Club with a score of 252 for the three rounds. Mr. D. M. Mo"rg-an, with 258. was second. The! winner is a son of the E,arl of Eldon and a brother to Lady Hamilton Russell (net, Lady Margaret Scott), thrice winner of the ladies' championship, and the Hen. Osmund Scott, runner-up in the Amateur Championship at Prestwick in 1905. RADYTt QUALIFYING ROUNDS. Mr. Rupert Phillips qualified for the Hos- good C'np compMition at Radyr on Tuesday with the following ca.rd:-lM-18?-8? In thf- Edmunds Cup competition Mr. C. P. Morgac qualified, his card rc,ading ;-Receiyed 9 strokes, finished 5 down GLAMORGAN JUNIOR MEDAL. This competition, over nine noaes, was rvlaved at Penarth. Scores: — v-uv Gr<xis. H'ap. Net. Mins H. Common 59 15 44 Mr". Robinson 61 17 44 Mrs. Harper 60 15 45 A NEWPORT CUP COMPETITION. A lar?c number &f players entered for the DaVIS Cup. The ImkB were in sp!?ndid order, and the winner returned two fine net scares. Result: — Net. F. P. Robjent 71 75 146 W. L. Moore 78 78 156 G. F. Colliorne 79 77 156 H. J. Smith 79 78 157 TOWYN-ON-SEA CLUB. In rainy weather a mixed foursomes com- petition, medal round, was played at Towyn, when Mrs. Proctor and Mr. F. H. Awdry, both of Aberdovey, won, with a net score of so.
NEWPORT SCHOLASTIC OFFICES.…
NEWPORT SCHOLASTIC OFFICES. j At a meeting of the Newport Education Committee on Tuesday (Alderman Colonel Clifford Phillips presiding) the recommenda-! tion of the secondary committee to increase the ralary of Mr. J. J. Stewart, head ] master of the science and technical school, from L300 by S50 this year and £50 next year j was agreed to. Mr. Lewis Thomas, of Dur- ham-road School, was appointed head master of Maindee Boys' School, in succession to Mr. P. 0. Gale (retired), and Miss S. M. Williame, of Church-road School, was appointed heed mistress of Maindee Infants' School, in place of the late Miss E. N. Williams.
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PAM BRIDGE BEAT OXFORD AT…
PAM BRIDGE BEAT OXFORD AT TENNIS. BRILLIANT DISPLAY BY LORD WINDSOR. The- annual doubles match between Oxford and, Cambridge was decided at Lord's on Tuesday. Oxford were represented by A. Tylor and G. H. Benson and Cambridge by A. G. Rothschild and Lord Windsor. Oxford won the first set easily, and five all was called in the second set. Then Lord Windsor found his game, and after winning the eleventh game of the seoond set off his own bat, played so well to the end of the match that Oxford only won two more games. Cambridge won by 2-6, 6-5, 6-1, 6-1. THE- WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS. The championship meeting begins on the Newport Athletic Grounds to-day and extends to Saturday. Only fine weather is necessary to ensure success. The courts are in excel- lent condition. There are numerous entries, and several piayere new to Newport will be found ta.king part. In the open singles (gentlemen's) Mr. J. M. Boucher (Clifton) will defend his title, and the other entries include Messrs. A. H. Parker (New Zealand). T. R. Quill (New Zealand), W. C. Crawley, E. Gwyrne-Bvans, W. Nigel Jones, E. S. Wills, and A. D. Naoroji, and the best of the district players. For the ladies' singles, the holder, Miss II. M. Garfit (Cheshire), will be opposed by Mire W. A. Vnghurst (a former holder), Miss E. A. Longhurtt. Miss Ransome, Miss R. V. Salusbury, and others. The handicaps have all received strong entries and will furnish many good matches.
INCIDENT IN A TRAIN.
INCIDENT IN A TRAIN. CARDIFF MAN'S COMPLAINT AT PORTHCAWL. before Mr. William Edwards at Bridgend on Tuesday Gabriel Davi, a bookmaker's clerk, of 7, Plymouth-street, Merthyr, arnd John O'G-rady, commission agent, of 17, South Churoh-street, Cardiff, were charged with obtaining £ 21 10s. by means of the three-card trick from Henry Francis Sellok, fish and fit merchant, of 27, Coedrae-street, Grange- town, Cardiff. Police-constable James, of Porthoawl, stated that on the arrival of a non-stop train between Cardiff and Porthcawl on Monday the prosecutor complained of his loss through playing the three-card trick. He pointed out the two prisoners, and alleged that they urg-ed him on to play, although they did not play with him. Witness followed them to the rear of the Royal Oak Hotel, where he saw O'Grady hiding three cards. He took the men to the station, and on searching O'Grady found Is. and a pack of cards, whilst Davies had 13s. lid. and tnree cards in his possession. On being charged they said, We had a gamble as well as him, but we know nothing about the money." As prosecutor did not appear, the men were discharged.
CORNISH RADIUM MINES___I
CORNISH RADIUM MINES Mr. Horace Barrett, presiding at the National Minerals Corporation meeting in London on Tuesday, said their company owned the Trenwith Mine, Cornwall, from which Sir William Ramsay by his new aftd secret process had produced radium on a highly remunerative commercial scale. They alao rnntrolled the new and successful process for the treatment of pitchblende and for com- plex and refractory ores, which would revolu- tionise tin and copper mining in Cornwall and mining all over the world.
HENLEY REGATTA.
HENLEY REGATTA. Ilenley Regatta, was considerably marred on Tuesday by the heavy weather, but the attendance, conside-ring the circumstances, was decidedly good. The day's programn e comprised 21 events, the results being as follows: — l.adies' Challenge Plate.—First Trinity (Cambridge) beat Clare (Cambridge), BraSe- nose (Oxford) bea.t Trinity (Oxioro.). Corpus (Oxford) beat Pembroke (Cambridge), and St. John's (Oxford) beat Eton. Visitors' Cup-St..John's (Oxford) beat Trinity Hall (Cambridge), and First Trinity (CanlJridg) beat Balliol (Oxford). Diamond Scdlls.-Stuart (Kingston) beat Drake (Magdalen, Oxford), Thompson (Trinity Hall) beat Hope (Christ Church), Edy's (Auriol) beat Cloutte (London), and Lucas (Germany) beat Filleul (Wadham).
MOTORING PEEK FINED.
MOTORING PEEK FINED. Lord Vernon wagfined Z20 and costs at Macclesfield on Tuesday for driving his motor-car at a dangerous speed. Police wit- nesses estimated the speed at 35 miles an hour, but the defendant only admitted iroing 25 miles.
The Pageant OpeningI ■ -O-
The Pageant Opening I ■ -O- MEMBER OF ROYAL FAMILY TO BE I INVITED It was decided at a meeting of the recep- tion committee of the National Pageant of Wales on Tuesday evening, the Lord Mayor presiding, to invite 50 representatives of the press from all parts of the country to witness the final rehearsals on Friday and Saturday, and they will be entertained by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress and the members of the executive and reception committees. It was further decided, on the motion of Mr. Austin Jenkins, to invite all the mayors and mayoresses in Wales, together with the High-constable of Aberdare, to attend the Page-ant and to entertain them at the City hail. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of London, together with the Lord Mayors and mayors of other cities and towns, will also be invited as the guests of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff. In the event of a member of the Royal Family being unable to perform the opening ceremony, that duty will be delegated to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff. PAGEANT COSTUMES _I Mr. W. V. James Asked to Assume Charge At a largely-attended meeting of the execu- tive committee of the National Pageant of Wales on Tuesday night, when the Lord Mayor presided, a host of details were dis- cussed and satisfactorily dealt with. A vote of condolence was passed in connec- tion with the Newport dock disaster, and the Mayor of Newport (Mr. Graham White), who was present at the meeting, thanked the com- mittee for their thoughtful action. The committee expressed its sympathy with Mr. F. II. Jotham, chairma.n of the finance committee, in his illness. It was decided to forward a vote of con- gratulation to Mr. Fred L. Davis and Mr. W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., upon the satisfac- tory settlement of the dispute in the ooal- field. The question of photographic rights again occupied attention. and it was decided to reserve in the agreement with the official photographer, Mr. C. Corn, absolute freedom to newspaper representatives and press agencies to take photographs throughout the pageant period. The Secretary (Mr. A. W. Swash) reported that Mr. Oswald Stall had offered to sub- scribe twenty guineas to the funds of the committee on condition that he was granted the bioscopio rights and the right to dispose of the films, and the --iffer was accepted. It was decided not to allow the sale f pic- torial postcards, Ac., on the stands during the performances, the committee beirg desirous that the attention of the spectators should be distracted as little as possible from the events in the arena,. Mr. Swash detailed the arrangements made for a public meeting in support of the pageant at Bridgend that (Tuesday) evening, at which Mr. J. M. Randall would preside and for which Alderman T. J. Hughes had acted as secretary. He also reported that he had arranged to address the school-chil- dren of Llantrisant in the castle grounds to- day (Wednesday), when Mr. Meyler Thomas would preside.—The committee were much gratified with the information. COSTUMES DEPARTMENT. Mr. S. W. Allen stated that the work was now progressing satisfactorily in the cos- tumes department, thanks to the excellent assistance afforded by Mr. 1. Vaughan Evans and Mr. W. V. James. These gentlemen had carefully dissected the characters in the pageant book, and, as the Master and His- torian were now fully engaged in their own special departments, the eostumes and finance committees had decided to ask Mr. W. V. James to kindly devote the whole of his time to the classification and distribution of costumes up to the time of the full-dress rehearsals. He was pleased to report that Mr. James had consented to do so, and the finance committee now recommended that that gentleman should be suitably recom- pensed for his valuable services. This recommendation was adopted unani- mously, and performers should, therefore, I get into communication with Mr. James at Pageant House with regard to their costumes without delay. I ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HELP. Asa slight token of the committee s appre. ciation of the indefatigable labours of Mr. and Mrs. Swash, Mrs. Snead Davies, and Mrs. Lawson Jones, it was decided to ask them to accept their costumes from the committee free of cost. The names of several other ladies and gentlemen who have given their services ungrudgingly at Pageant House were also mentioned, and the Lord Mayor remarkod that the committee would later on be in honour bound to fully acknowledge the invaluable assistance rendered by them. Appreciative references were made to the pageant booklet issued by the Great Western Railway Company, 10,000 copies of which were being circulated by that company at their own expense. I FANCY DRESS BALLS. Mr. J. A. Jones reported that the arrange- ments for the fancy dress balls on July 26 and July 30 were well in hand, but that it had not yet been definitely decided whether these events should be held at the Park-hall or at the new skating rink in the Cardiff Arms Park. The tickets for the first hall would be 10s. 6d. (or 18s. for doubles), and for the second ball 5s, -eaoh. At each event the Royal Marines String Band would be in attendance. I INJURING THE PAGEANT. The Lord Mayor said he had noticed with regret that resolutions calculated to injure the pageant were being passed and circulated by certain Recha.bite lodges. in the district. Mr. J. Austin Jenkins said he had seconded Mr. Edward Thomas's resolution with regard to the exclusion of the sale of intoxicants from the ground during the pageant performances and he was extremely disappointed to see certain people still trying to injure the pageant after the committee had done all in its power to arrive at a fair compromise on the question. He was, however, pleased to believe that those efforts would be quite abor- tive. Already 47,000 children bad been booked to attend on three days. (Hear, hear.) AMBULANCE AND TELEPHONES. Mr. Herbert Lewis brougnt up the question of ambulance precautions, and said he pro- posed to invite all the ambulance men throughout the county of Glamorgan to give their aid. There would be an ambulance tent on the ground. Mr. Lewis also reported that the National Telephone Company had kindly consented to, instal a complete telephone system to sixteen various points on the ground for a nominal sum, and that the company's employes had generously decided to give their services free during the installation. Mr. E. W. M. Corbett and Mr. Herbert Lewis were requested to confer with the head- constable (Mr. McKenzie) with regard to the efficient policing of the ground and its environs during the evening performances. PAGEANT MEETING AT BRIDG- END. A Largely-attended and enthueiastio meet- ing, organised by Alderman T. J. Hughes, was held at the Town-hall, Bridgend, on Tuesday evening in connection with the Welsh Pageant. Mr. J. M. Randall, J.P., pre- sided. Captain Vaughan (Owen Rhoscomyl), the historian of the Pageant, delivered an interesting address on Welsh history and the purposes of the Pageant, and made an a.ppeal to horsemen to join in making the event a success. Mr. A. W. Swash (hon. secretary of the Pageant) and Mr. Edward Thomas, J.P. (chairman of the press and advertising com- mittee), also delivered addresses, the la.tter making some instructive references to the history of the Vale of Glamorgan. On the motion of the Rev. David Phillips (vicar of Newcastle), seconded by Alderman T. J. Hughes, the speakers were heartily thanked. Alderman Hughes appealed to parents to send their boys and girls to the Pageant, and added that on the previous evening a con-cert was held at Cefn to provide funds for send- ing the local school-children to Cardiff. The alderman was accorded an enthusias- tic vote of thanks for arranging the meeting. The Book of Words of the National Pageant of Wales is now on sale at all booksellers', new s.agent s', and railway bookstalls. Price. 6d.; postage, 2jd. extra. Western Mail Limited. Cardiff.
I -11 WANTED" AT NEWPORT.I
I 11 WANTED" AT NEWPORT. ON THE HIGH ROAD TO PENAL SERVITUDE. Frederick Strager (twenty), tinsmith, was indicted at Bristol Quarter Sessions on Tuesday for stealing two rings, the prol)erty of Charles Babidge, at Bristol on June 2. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and admitted a pre- vious conviction at Cardiff in 1908, under an alias. The Recorder: You are on the high roaod to penal servitude. In fact, I think it almost my duty to send you for penal servitude now. You have just come out after twelve months' hard labour at Cardiff. You have been tried under the Borstal system, and have had every chance, and yet would not avail your- self of it. I am told that there is another warrant out against you at Newport. Priso-ner: Yes. I wrote about the case while waiting trial. "Detective-inspector Hopkins said that he held a warrant from the Monmouth police, who asked that it might be taken into con- sideration. The charge was one of stealing a ring, value 3s. 6d. The defendant was sentenced to fifteen months' hard labour.
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Coal Trade SettlementI
Coal Trade SettlementI ABSENTEES IN ABERDARE DISTRICT I All the pita in the Aberdare Valley were at work on Tuesday. There is, however, a very large number of absentees at the Powell Duffryn Collieries at Aberaman. It has been stated that over 1,700 men were absent from the Fforchaman, Aberaman, Treaman, and Lletty Shenkin Collieries. At Penrhiwceiber the dispute with the stokers continues. The stoking is done by some firemen. DOUBLE SHIFT DIFFICULTY AT MAESTEG. The colliery owners in the Maesteg district had arranged for double shifts on the coal, the first shift to go in at six o'clock and come out at two o'clock, the second to go in at 2.45 and come out at 10.45. The miners, however, at a mass meeting last Thursday decided not to recognise the afternoon shift. In accordance with this resolution, all the day men pre- sented themselves for work on the morning shift on Tuesday, but a large number of them were notified that work could not be found for them on that shift, and they returned homr- The men who had been marked for the morning shift were let down. TROUBLE SETTLED. The workmen employed at the Cymmer Steam Coal Pits, Porth, owned by Messrs. Insole (Limited), have arrived at a settle- ment of the working hours, and work was resumed on Tuesday. The hours agreed upon where those suggested by the men, viz., a coal-cutting shift from six to two, and a repairing shift from nine to five. The Haynes Pit, No. 2 Level, owned by the same company, is still idle, the workmen having failed to agree with the management as to the hours of working. MINOR TROUBLES AT ABERTILLERY. After a stoppage of a few days the Six Bells Collieries, .AoortiHcry, owned by Messrs. John Lancaster and Co., have resumed opera- tion. Messrs. Powell Tillery's three Aber- tiUery collieries—Graig. Tillery, and Vivian —were idle on Tuesday through the men dis- efntin? from the management's vicwe. The manager wished the men in the Vivian to commence work in some seams at six o'clock and finish at two o'clock, and colliers work- ing on other Deams to commenoo at eight o clock and work till four. It was hinted that in case of a refusal about 200 men woul-1 be discharged. After eevcral interviews with the owners the latter agreed to allow all the men to start at six and ascend at two o'clock, and under these conditions the Tillery Pit-. Abertillery, resume work this morning. The management of the Cwmtillery and Rose Heyworth Collieries not being in the Coal- owners' Association, the collieriet have been working regularly, the day men starting at six and finishing at two, and the night men working the nine to five shift. TROUBLE AT NEWPORT DOCKS. i I Some trouble has arisen amongst wie ora,ne- men employed at the Newport docks conse- quent upon the dislocation of trade due to the uncertainty which prevailed in the matter of coal supply. The cran-eme-a at Newport docks employed on general cargo work could not all be guaranteed at once full permanent work. They have, therefore, taken umbrage, and a number of meetings were held on Tues- day to consider the position. About two dozen men we-re concerned. Steps are, how- ever, being taken to carry on the work with other cranemen. PROLONGED STRIKE PROBABLE IN WARWICKSHIRE. A conference between the Warwickshire coalowners' and miners' representatives took place at Birmingham on Tuesday with reference to the Eight Hours Act. At present all the pits in Warwickshire except one are idle, aDd. nNtrly 1,500 men are on strike. The point at issue is as to the meal- time allowance. The owners will allow only fifteen minutes, but the men claim half an hour. No agreement was arrived at, and a. prolonged strike is probable. BOYS CAUSE A STOPPAGE. The Eight Hours Act continues to cause considerable trouble in and around Sheffield. The men are perfectly satisfied, but the boys have broken loose, and have stopped working in a. good many pits.
SWANSEA SUNDAY TRADING I
SWANSEA SUNDAY TRADING At a meeting of the Swansea, Watch Com- mittee on Tuesday certain comments by the magistrates as to the absence of any bye- law by which the owners of horses which were ridden to the danger of the public on the sands could be prosecuted, as well as the riders, who were strangers to the town, were read, and the Head-constable said that the town-clerk was now getting up a bye-law with this object in view. An offer of two houses in Pleasant-street by the Duke of Beaufort for C450 for the extension of police facilities was referred to a committee. It was decided to present Police-constable Abbott with 12 for his plucky conduct in fftoppin g a runaway horse, and to write a letter of compliment to Police-constable English for his detection of a sheep- stealing case. betters were read from the congregation of Libanus Chapel, Cwmbwrla, and from the Shop Assistants' Union protesting against the action of the committee in ceasing the Sunday trading prosecutions. The shop assistants feared that it might lead to Sunday labour in all trades. A circular to local authorities from the Glamorgan Welsh Congregational Association on the sanje subject was read. Mr. Miles thought that notice should be taken of the communications. The Chairman (Dr. Rawlings) said the com- munications would be acknowledged. As for the subject they raised, it was a question for the electors, and he hoped they would deal with it next November. The Mayor read a letter from a Mr. T. Davies, of Toronto, commending the methods of the Toronto authorities in town-beauti- fying to the notice of the council of Swansea. The mayor handed the letter to the press. REWARD FOR BRAVERY. At a meeting of the Swansea Watch Com- mittee on Tuesday a certificate of bravery and a sovereign were presented to Samuel Sullivan, No. 5, Charles-street, for rescuing from death by drowning a lad named Joseph Fitch in the canal lock, North Dock, on May 24. The Mayor (Mr. Tutton) said that the act of the recipient in jumping into the canal lock showed sterling stuff, as it was a dangerous place, and Sullivan had no time for reflection. The mayor shook him by the hand, and said he had possilbly saved a valuable member of society.
IFARMERS IN COURT. !
FARMERS IN COURT. The Radnorshire justices were engaged till a late hour at Presteign on Tuesday in inves- tigating several serious charges against farmers. In the first case a farmer's son, named Armishaw, of The Duffryn, near Pres- teign, was fined kZ and costs and advocate's fee, being convicted of having on the 8th of June seriously assaulted a farm labourer neL rued Pitohford. In the seoond charge, described by the prosecuting solicitor as a most brutal case, Mrs. Armishaw was charged with committing a serious assault upon Miss Annie Faulkner, housekeeper to Mr. Morris, a neighbouring fa.rmer. Plaintiff stated that defendant met her and knocked her down, tore her clothes, and stuffed her mouth full of nettles and dock leaves, and set a dog at her, which bit her on the leg. Dr. Deben- ham confirmed the witness as to her injuries. Defendant was fined £1 and costs. Mr. Careless was for the prosecution, and Mr. J. R. Jacob for the defence. The most serious case was that in which Messrs. Armishaw (father and son) were charged by Messrs. PitchfOrd (father and son) with assault and threatening with a gun. The evidence was that defendants met the plaintiffs at their house and ordered them away, and brought out a gun, and, fol- lowing them down the road. fired the gun at them. One of the plaintiffs stated that he heard the shots go over his head about two yards off. Owing to the lateness of the hour this case was adjourned for a week. ? «
KHARTOUM CATHEDRAL -I I
KHARTOUM CATHEDRAL I A meeting was held at the Mansion Houee, London, on Tuesday to further the eoheme for the erection of an Anglican cathedral at Khartoum. The Lord Mayor presided, and the Duke of Connaught was present. The Sirdar states that the sum of LII,000 was required to complete the original design. The following letter, enclosing a contribu- tion of 200 guineas from the King, was received from Sir Dighton Probyn:- The King quite agrees with you about the desirability, if not urgent necessity, from a political, as well as a religious, point of view that an English church which will compare favourably with the churches already built there by otner countries and persuasions should at once be erected at Khartoum. The Prince of Wales contributed 100 guineas.
;HEREFORD GAS PROFITS. I
HEREFORD GAS PROFITS. I At a meeting of the Hereford Town Council ¡ on Tuesday the Mayor extended a hearty welcome to the new town-clerk, Mr. A. Holt. Mr. Wallis hoped that better qualified assistant teachers would be engaged for the city schools. Mr. Symonds replied that amongst the un- certificated teachers there were many with great aptitude for teaching. Surplus profits on the gasworks under- taking ajnounting to £ 1,000 were transferred to the city improvement fund account. thereby saving a sewers rate of 2d. in the £ The profits on the gasworks for the year were started to be £ 4,388.
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The Abersychan Crime
The Abersychan Crime SUCCESTED INSANITY OF MURDERER I We have received the following letter from Ir. G. Jones, the manager of the Woodfield Colliery, Blackwood, who declares that the man John Edmunds, who was executed at Usk on Saturday, was insane:— Sir,The account of the execution of John Edmunds at Usk on Saturday is gruesome reading, and the question arises naturally, "Was the oondemned man accountable for his actions?" The deed committed was so dastardly that I am afraid that the mental condition of Edmunds was not inquired into by the proper authorities as it should have been. That his mind was at times unhinged I am certain, for near the end of February, 1908, I dismissed him because of his strange actions, as I felt that it was not safe for him to work underground. He was then employed as a night haulier. For about a fortnight after he was dis- missed and paid off he would hang around the colliery, and if he saw a tram of rubbish on the rubbish tip he would take a shovel, which he always carried with him, and dis- charge it, or do some other work if I was not about, the men, of course, allowing him. As soon. however, as he would see me coming he would run away. I found out that he would get into a disused level and would begin working without anybody knowing. I. consequently, had to threaten to send for the police before I got him to keep away. He would, however, not apply for any pay for the work he had done. That he was not compos mentis was quite evident, and that was the only reason I had for dismissing him. He was, before he bega.n to be strange, a quiet, inoffensive young fellow, aud performed his work satisfactorily. He left this locality, and the brutal crime had been expiated before I knew that the condemned man was the same John Edmunds who worked for me eighteen months ago. Otherwise I should have given publicity to this before. On Saturday an insane man was led to the gallows, and although the crime that he committed was most revolting, the fact whether he was sane or insane should have been properly inquired into. This I feel con- fidonrt was not done, and the authorities con- cerned can draw what consolation they may from the above faot,I am, &c., G. JONES, Manager Woodfield Oolliery, Blackwo-od. Statement by the Solicitor. I Inquiries were made by our Pontypool representative on Tuesday evening of Mr. Harold Saunders, solicitor, Pontypool. who acted for the condemned man. Mr. Saunders stated that he made close inquiries into the family history of Edmunds, but found no trace of insanity in the family. The man was visited two or three times by the prison doctor during his incarceration, and that official emphatically declared that there was nothing the matter .with the mental condi- tion of Edmunds. Under these circumstances, Mr. Saunders stated that he saw no ground for setting up the plea of insanity.
Civility at Post Office ■■
Civility at Post Office ■ ADMONITION TO COUNTER CLERKS I The value and desirability of politeness on the part of Post Office telephone operators were neatly emphasised some time ago in an official circular, and an interesting corol- lary to the document in question has now been issued, which it is safe to assert will be welcomed by the public at large, and especially by such persons as are wont to become exasperated by the occasional insou- ciance and tendency to reverie of the girl behind the post-office counter. It should be noticed, however, that Mr. Buxton, in the circular to whioh reference is made, addresece his tactful and timely remarks to both sexes. The circular appears with the heading "Civility at the Public Counters," and its tenour is as follows:- The Postmaster-General receives from tiID to time oomplaints of inattention and incivility on the part of Post Office ser- vants of both sexes employed at the public counters both in London and the pro- vinces. The complaint is really not so much of actual rudeness on the part of the counter clerks in question, as of the indifference and condescending attitude which they adopt in the performance of their duties. The Postmaster-General is satisfied that the very large majority of counter clerks deserve nothing but commendation as regards their relations with the public, but he fears that there are exceptions, and that certain individuals fail to act up to the high standard of courtesy, attention, and promptitude that are rightly expected from the service. The Postmaster-General recognises that the members of the public may be on occa- sion exacting or unreasonable, and that misunderstandings may arise, but he would impress upon the staff that it is one of their chief duties to avoid friction, and to exercise unfailing civility in their dealings with the public in all circumstances. He would add that he regards courtesy, good humour, and an obliging disposition, whether shown towards the public or col- leagues in the Post Office, as qualities that should have considerable weight in the selection of officers for supervising appoint- ments.
TAFF VALE FUSION BILLS.I /
TAFF VALE FUSION BILLS. I MR. KEIR HARDIE AND PETI- TIONS TO THE COMMITTEE. In the House of Commons on Tuesday Mr. KEIR HARDIE (Lab., Merthyr Tydfil) moved the following instruction, which he said had been agreed to by the promoters of the respective Bills:— To the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the Taff Vale Railway (Rhymney Railway Vesting, &c.) Bill, and the Taff Vale Railway (Cardiff Railway Vesting, &c.) Bill. That it be an instruction to the Com- mittee to receive all petitions to be heard against the Bills in Committee which may be deposited not later than five days before the first sitting of the Committee, and to hear the petitioners thereof if the Com- mittee thinks fit. J The motion was agreed to. STRONG OPPOSITION FORE- I CASTED. It has been arranged that the two Bills vesting the Cardiff end Rhymney Railways in the Taff Vale Company shall be considered by a Select Committee of the Commons, which meets next Tuesday. July 13. The Bills vll he hotly opposed, as they were before the Lords Committee.
LADY BUTCHER'S FAILUREI AT…
LADY BUTCHER'S FAILURE I AT MONMOUTH. The public examination in bankruptoy took place on Tuesday at Newport of Mrs. Eliza Probyn, butcher, of 24, Monnow-street, Mon- mouth, before Mr. Registrar Hornby. In answer to the Offioial Receiver, Mrs. Probyn said her gross liabilities were £ 835 ls. 8d., thoee expected to rank for dividend at L235 16s. lid., and the assets were placed at E169 3s. 9d. She attributed her failure to want of capital (owing to payment of jE200 to her non. George Probyn). losses by helping mem- bers of her family, bad debts, bad trade, and hoavy expenses. In answer to Mr. Lyndon Cooper, who appeared for creditors, she said there were seven claims by her children upon furniture and effeots. Four of the children lived at home. On the application of the Offioial Receiver, the examination was ad- journed till the next court to make inquiry into several matters and to give Mrs. Probyn an opportunity of filing a cash account for the past twelve months. The Registrar said the a-ocount already furnished showed that debtor paid away 9400 more than she re- ceived. It looked, therefore, as though the accounts were all wrong. The Official Re- ceiver: Yes, they have been told so.
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF - NEWPORT…
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF NEWPORT BRIDGE. The joint committee of the Parliamentary and works committee of the Newport Cor- poration appointed to consider the reports cf the engineers upon the various schemes for re-constructing Newport Bridge met on Tuesday. The report statod that a cofferdam round the three centre piers of the bridge would cost £ 54,000, and maklng the east wing of the bridge secure EI4000, and in face of this expense it was recommended that a. new bridge be built. The committee decided, by a majority of two. to defer the consideration of the report for a fortnight, to give the -members an oppor- tunity of still further considering the various proposals.
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I Shipping Intelligence LOCAL OVERNIGHT CHARTERINOS. OUT W A1LD—STEAM ERS. CardilT to:- Genoa, 6s, Wenvoe, 4.500 tome, 17th (Morgan, Wakley) Genoa, 6s, 4,000 tons, prompt (Morgan, W akley) Genoa, 66, 4,600 tons, prompt (Morgan. Wakley) Genoa, 6s, Portugalete, 5,500 tons, 17th (T. Beynon & Co.) Genoa, 6s 3d, 4,300 tons, spot (Cory Bros. and Co., Limited) Genoa, 6s, 4,000 tons, 16th (Hugo Stinnes) Spezia, 7s, 1,700 tons (E. A. Cleeves) Genoa, 00 (I-indsay, Gracie) Naples, 6s, Rosina, 4,000 tons, 12th (G. Silva and Co.) Alexandria, 5s 6d, Haulwen, 5,600 tons (Egyp- tian State Railways) lias Palmas/Teneriffe, 6s, 3,500 tons, 19th (Elder, Dempster) Libau, 46 9d. 4.000 tons (Wm. Milburn & Co.) Algiers, 7f 25c, option Newport loading, Lyndhurst, 2,900 tons, 8th (Cory Bros. and Co.) Monte Video, 11s 9d, Phoebe, 3,400 tons, 7th (Frachtcontor Gesellschaft, m.b.H.) Monte Video, lis 4Jd, Cheviot Range, 4,800 tons, 12th (Cory Bros. A Co., Limited) Monte Video, 116 4d, Bernard, 4,700 tons, 12th (Wilson, Sons & Co., Limited) River Plate, 11s 9d, three steamers (Wilson, Sons & Co.) Rio de Janeiro, lis 4Jd, 5,000 tons (Cory Bros. and Co.) Lisbon, 4e 9d, 2,800 tons (Morgan, Wakley) Lisbon, 5s, 2,000 tons (Worms & Co.) St. Nazaire, 4f 75c, 2,000 tons (Bertalot and Co.) St. Nazaire, 4f 87Jo, Cartedyke, 2,450 tons (Watts, Watts) Bilbao, 4s 6d, Earl of Dumfries, 1,900 tons (Lambert Bros.) Honfleur, 4s 4id, Alaority, 1,500 tons (Deg-lise and Co.) Antwerp/Ghent, 3s 9d. 2,000 tons (Pyrtian, W atson) Antwerp/Ghent, 30s 9d, 1.900 tons (Pymaan, Watson) Greenock, 58 9d, Ashford, 450 tons (E. T. Agius, Limited) Grimsby, 4s f.d., Ossian. 700 tons (Admiralty) Newport to:— Algiers, 7f. 2,800 tons (Budd & Co.) Nantes, 5f 25c, Porthcawl, 2,300 tons (Powell Duffryn) Genoa/Sa,vo,n,ai zia. 5e 9d, Keramiai, 6,400 tons. 8th (Italian State Railways) Venice/Aneona, 6s 6d, 5,200 tons, 19th (Italian State Bailwayp) Venice/Ancona, 6s 6d. 5,000 tons, 15th (Italian State Railways) Bahia Blanca, 12s 4id, 5,500 tons July 15-31 Havre, 4s 6d, 660 tons (A. W. Travis) Newport River to:- Sfax, lor, fuel, 3,300 tons (Evans & Reid) Swansea, to:— Leghorn, 7s, Jasper, 1.700 tons (E. A. Cleeves and Co.) Stettin, 4s 9d, 2,200 tons (T. Williams and Behenna) Trapani/Porto Empedocle, 7s 9d. Everest 3,200 tons (E. A.. Cleeves) Ca/en, 4s 6d, Ville d'Eu, 700 tons (P. H. Coward & SOILS) Rouen, 5s, Skrirn 850 tons (International Anthracitean-d Steam Coal Association, Limited) Bouen, 5s, Prudhoe Oaetle, 1,000 tons (South Wales Anthracite Colliery Company, Limited) Rouen, 5s lid. Start, 830 tons (Harrison, Tids- well & Co.) Stettin, 4s 9d, 2,200 tons (Thomas Williams, Sons & Behenna) Rouen, 5s, Lycidas, 950 tons (R. L. Morgan)
LOCAL TIDE TABLE.
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LOCAL WEDDING.
LOCAL WEDDING. JOHNSON-CASTELLI. The wedding was solemnised at St. Catherine's, Cardiff, on Tuesday of Mr. James Francis Johnson and Miss Ange- lina Oastelli, daughter of Mr. G, Castelli, Komilly-crescent, Cardiff. The best man was Mr. W. H. Johnson, brother of the bridegroom, and the britlemadds were the bride's nieces, the Misses Dolly and Flossie Bride, while the bride's nephew, Master Mel- ville Bride, acted as page. The bride was attired in a white embroidered silk robe, with wreath of orange blos.soms and shower bouquet, and the bridemaids were in pink- and-white crepe moire, with pink hats. The honeymoon will be spent in the Isle of Man.
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I SEASIDE SKIN TROUBLES.
SEASIDE SKIN TROUBLES. Baby Covered with Inflamed Sores Change of air and water frequently brings on serious skin rashes and sores Pleasure- seekers-and aupecially th-o.-e who make holi- day at the seaside—will, therefore, make sure that their travelling bag contains a supply of Zam-Buk, the world's greatest. skin-cure and healer, and also a box or tablet of Zam Buk lVlooicinrul Soap, which is the best for all skins. Mrs. Onward, who lives at 1 bk.. 102, Lea Bank-road, Edigrbaston, Birmingham, sadd to a "Birmingham Echo" reporterWe spent our fortnight's holiday at Yarmouth last year. Just before returning home Willie. a,ged three, complained of skin irritation, and we found that a rash had broken out on -,c,veral parts of his body. When we reached home the rash had spread all over WillieJa skin, and we were so alarmed that my hus- b.i-nrl went for the doctor at once. Our pool" child was suffering agonies from the irrit^- tion and burning. As the doctor's ointment* was not having any beneficial effect-the ohild was just a mas* of sores from head to foot—we decided to place him in the hospital. I, therefore, made all the preparations, but on the evening previous to carrying them out I read in my paper how Zam-Bdik had cured another Birmingham boy. I was so deeply impressed that I immediately bought, box of Za.m-Buk and dressed Willie's skin with t,he balm. "Willie was. B0 much better next morning that I at once dropped the hospital idea and continued with Zam-Buk. We were even more hopeful when o'ur child lest the desire to scratch. We went on applying Zam-Buk regularly, and it gradually cleared away aU the sores and the old dry and disfiguring* tip?te. Zam-Buk pTe?in eaoh placo Jbe?nti- fully clear and h,-altt??-?kin." e5957
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