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NEWPORT EMPIRE
NEWPORT EMPIRE George Lashwood, vaudeville's Beau Brummel, is the premier attraction of next week's Newport Empire bill. He will be heard m all his latest song successes, including" Sea. Sea, Sea," "Send for a Policeman." "I've been out with Charlie Brown," 4c. Miss Rosa Loader also appeals next week. She is billed as "The Slavey at the Piano," is a bright vivacious young lady, has been a concert singer for some. years and has taught, music ever since she was eleven years of age. If she teaches the pianoforte equally as weU as she plays her pupils have reason to be thankful for the happy cnance that led them to her. She has always been ambitious for a stage career, and even in her childhood days delighted her friends with her clever mimicry and humorous impersonations. Tom Foy will present his clever and laughable sketch. "A Yorkshire Lad in London." Other attractions include Keen and waller, Edifh Fink, and Bert Harrow. Ilicture-a of the Welsh National Pageant will be included in the programme.
NEWPORT MAN &WIFE'SIVI ON…
NEWPORT MAN &WIFE'SIVI ON EY An unusual cat-e was called in the magis- trates'-oourt at Newport on Friday. A yoan. well-dressed man, named Harold Paxton, was brOlight up in custody on a warrant charged witJl stealing Z70, the property of his wife, Ethel Florence Paxton. lvhen the wife, who carried a baby in her arms, appeared in the witness-box she said she wished to withdraw the warrant. Defendant said they had a quarrel and he left home. The Clerk: Yes. but you took something with you. The wife eaid she had had the money back. The Clerk (to prisoner) Will you take your wife back? Prisoner: I hope she will take me back. The Chairman (Mr. G. R. Martyn,: You have no more right to take your wife's money than the money of anybody else. I think she is showing a nice spirit in withdrawing. The warrant was allowed to be withdrawn on payment of XI 2s. 2d. costs.
FATAL KICK BY A HORSE
FATAL KICK BY A HORSE An inquest was held a.t Ebbw Vale on Friday on the body of Albert Goddard (38), ostler, of Mount Pleasant-road, who died ai the result of being kicked on the hand by a horse in the Waunlwyd Colliery.—The jury returned a verdict that death was due to blood poisoning, caused by the kick.
A NEW CHIEF-CONSTABLE
A NEW CHIEF-CONSTABLE At & special meeting of the Radnorshire Standing Joint Committee on Friday Cap- tain and Hon. Major H. H. Bromfield, D.S.O., Tegfynydd, Llanfalteg, Carmarthenshire, was appointed of Radnorshire to fill the vacancy paused by the death of W.a.Ju1:L..
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IFRED KITCE NEWSKETCH
I FRED KITCE NEWSKETCH A new Fred Karno production, entitled "Perkins, M.P. with Fred Kitchen, the favourite comedian, in the title role, will be presented at the Oardift Empire on Monday. It is in three scenes, viz., the exterior of Steel and Robb's works, a street in Mudbank, and the House of- Commons, 'ihe first scene opens with Emanuel Grubb (a self-ma-de man) putting up for Parliament. The hooter sounds, and the men flock out of Steel and Robb's work", for their dinner-hour, amongst them being Perkins, who, after a few words with his friend Jotty, addresses the men and asks them, Why not vote for one of themselves? Why not vote for Perkins?" On their promise to do this, he promises in return three working days a week and also the tax off their beer, whereupon they leave Grubb and rally round Perkins. He then makes several promises to them. He is tnen interrupted by the suffragettes, who promise to vote for him if he will try and get them into Parliament. The hooter then goes again for the men to return to work. Perkins is left till the Last. The gates are slammed on him, and he loses haii a day. Scene 2 finds Perkins canvassing for votes, and some very funny cross-talk ensues with a character called Billy Balmy and a Mr. Know-All, who imagines he knows more about Parliament than anyone else. In this scene Perkins enters with a fur motor-coat, motor-cap, and goggles. In the third scene Perkins makes his maiden speech (his chief point being to get votes for women). A division is demanded by the members, which is granted, the result being that women get into the House by a majority of twelve. Mr. Kitchen is ably supported by Miss GTaoe Wixon, as the leader of the suffragettes, Miss Aggie Morriss as Mrs. Perkins, Mr. Herbert Sydney as Emanuel Grubb, and Mr. T. M'Donough as Jotty. Other attractions include Tom E. Finglass, Piccolinoe, Harry Tate's "Motoring" Com- I pany, Brothers Dean, Jock Mills, Stelling and Revell, and Sadie Simpson. Pictures of the Welsh National Pageant will also be shown.
I I GERMAN BOY SCOUTS
I GERMAN BOY SCOUTS The German boy scouts on Friday visited Coventry, and were accorded a hearty wel- come bji. the deputy-mayor. Alderman A. H. Drinkwater, Major R. J. Beech, president of the Coventry boy scouts, and Mr. C. Vernon Pugh, of Rudge Whitworth (Limited), whose firm entertained the visitors to lunch and tea. A party of the visitors was taken in motor-cars to Birmingham and Stratford- on-Avon and joined with the local scouts and boys' brigade in a pjTTuio-iJirough the
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EXCURSIONS. P AND A. CAMPBELL (LIMITED). P. SAILINGS FROM CARDIFF and PENARTH. AVind, weather, and circumstances permitting.) LEAVE Cardiff! ~j LEAVE WESION. Sat.. 2.-12.15. 1.45, -2.30, 7.0, [ 12.25, 1.13, -5.50, 7.0, 3.0, 3.10, 9.10 pm 1 9.15, 10.0 PM Hon., 26-3.10, 9.35, 11.0 am, 9.5, 10.30 am, 12.0 noon, 12.30, 2.0, 2.30, 4.0, 8.15, 8.451 7.50,9.30. •'m I. 41 pm nes., 27-.8.45, 9.25, 10.0. I 9.45. 11.0 am, 12.15, 1.30, 11.15 am, 12.30, 2.0, 2.45, 4.45 | 3.40 *3.30, 8.45, 9-15 pm ed., 28—10.0, 11.30 am, 12.30, *9.5, 11.0 am, 12.30, L30, 2-20, 3.0, 6.0 pm | 5.0, 9.30, 9.45 pm 1.25, 3.30, 6.0, 12.30, 2.35. 4.35 pm 6.15 pm Fri.. 30-°8.0 a.m, ]2.30, 2.0,111.45 a'1,. 1.30. 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 14.15, 5.30, 6.15 rm I 5.5, 6.30, 7.15 pm TOURIST and CHEAP WEEK-END TICKETS are l-sued to Principal Stations in WEST OF ENGLAND. Also DAY TICKETS to CHEDDAR and WELLS LEAVE CABDIFPi I LEAVPTCLEVEDOX. S?? t 24- b7.O 13.30 Pill 1'at., 24-b7.0 pm 112.55. 13.30 pm M?n., 2.30 pm ?.30 pm 28—e2.20 pm  ) cg.45 pm LEA?E CARDIFF?F LEAVE BHISTOL. Snt24-h7.0.f)c3.Mpm N2.0, 3.30pm ?d?28—hi2.0 noon | 3.45 pm LHA V'K'UARDii? )?i?:?'' H?HNEHEAD. Pat., 24 01.45 pm 15.30, 8.0 pm Mon., 9.30 am | S.O pm 1 7.45 pm "28—2.30 pm 9.15 pm LEAVE CARDIFF; \LEAVE CI.OVKLLY." Mon., 25—9.30 a.m j 5.0 pm Tues.. 27-9.25 am 5.0 pm L E A V E CARDIFF. I LEAVE ILFHACOMJiB. St., 24-2.0 pm I 4.0, 55.?5 c'm Mon.. 26-t9.3,1 am 16.15 pm Tues., 27—19.25 am j 6.15 pm Wed., 23-2.30. c5.33 pm 9.0 am, 7.30 pm Thurs.. 29- 9.30 ara Fri., 30—12.45 pm §5.0 pm Ch".3P llnii-~ to P\n and Co! n vail. I SATURDAY. JULY 24. AFTERNOON TRIP MINEHEAD (Via WESTON).— Cardiff 1.45 pm, Minehead 5.30. Fare, is. 6d. AFTERNOON TRIP ILFRACOMBE.—Cardiff 2.0 pm. Ilfracr.mbe §8.25 pm. Fares: Saloon ;)3. 6d., Fore Deck 2s. 6d. EVENING TRIP CLEVEDON a.cd BRISTOL.—Car- diff 'o7.0 pm, Bristol 9.30 pm, Clevedon 10.30. Fares: C'levedon Is., Br^tol 2?. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28. AFTERNOON TRIP UN EIIEAD (Via WESTON).— 03rdiff 2.0 pm. Minehrad 7.0. Fare, 2,. cd. BRISTOL.—Cardiff hl2.0 iiocn, Bristol 3.45 pm. Fare, 2s. CARNIVAL AND FETE AT CLEVE DON COURT. AFTERNOON TRIP CLEVEDON (Via WE-STON).— Cardiff 2.20 pm, Clevrdon 8.45. Fare, Is. 6d. AFTERNOON TRIP MINEHEAD and ILFRA- COMBE.—Cardiff 2.30 pm, Ilfracw.Ve 7.30, Mi.nehpad 9.15. Fares: Minehead, 2s.; Ilfracombe, Saloon 3s. 6d., Fore I>-ck 2s. 6i. Does not a j 1 at Perarth. biO minuted earlier. c Single trip. J Does not call off Lynmouth e Via Wegton. d Penarth 25 minutes earlier, h Penarth 30 mtatites earlier. SPECIAL NOTICE.—The Issue of Coupon Books will be Discontinued after Monday, July 25th, except for Renewals. In the meantime all Coupon Books must be taken from 70<1. Bute-jtreet, Cardiff. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Passengers' Luggage l« trans- ferre-i to and frorr the Steamer at Cardiff rree of Chars;e. iHrtOUUH HOUkT.NUS Iiuui ail AiTTTALK lul Rr.VMXF.Y RAILWAY STATIONS to WESTON. MIXFHKAn. r.H 11.FRACOMItS. For ti rther Particulars, Tickets, &c., apply TO WM. GUY, 70a, Bute-street; or T. Cook and SON, 2, D,uke-tr,-et, card!ff. Telegrams: L'rlmroae." Nat. Tel., Cardiff, 211. a4576 O AKRY RAILWA YT MAGNIFICENT (RED FUNNEL) STEAMERS DAILY TIME-TABLE SERVICES, Via BARRY PIER (Wind, Weather, Accidents, Hindrances, or other Circumstances Permitting). WESTON SERVICE. TraJns leave Daily July 1st to 31st (Not Sundays). Porth, Bridgend, Steamer Cardiff PontyprHd, Calling Returns (River- 10 Mioi All Vale from fide). Stations. Wegton. 7.12 AM 6.55 am E.30 am 9.15 am 8.20 am 9. 0 am 11.9 am 10.55 "al 12. 5 pm 11.10 am 1.45 pm 1.45 pra 2.32 pm I. pm 6.17 pm 4.15 pm 5 48 pm 87.15 pm 7.45 pra 9.JO PM FareR:-Cardfff to W.ton: Single I" 6d., Day Trip 81., All Evening Trips. 5.0 pm and after, 111. return; Wednesday, 2.0 pm AND after. Is. 6a. AND SERVICE. Perth, BridgeDd, Steamer Cardiff Pontypridd, Calling Leave. (River- 10 Mins. All Vile Ilfracombe side). Later. Stationo. Dailv 9.37 am 9. 0 am 8.30 am 5.30 pm Steamer Calls Minehead Saturday, 24th: Monday, 26th; Thursday, 29th. Returns from Minehead 6.50 Each Day. Fares:—Cardiff to Minebead-Day Trip, 21. 6d. and 3. Ilfracombe, 3s. and 4s. Saturday, 2Hh.-pecial Afternoon Trip Weston.—Car- diff Riverside 3.40 (èalling intermediate stations), e?ton 7.15 and g.:? pm. Evening Trip M;nr:v?ad.—Cardiff Riverside 7.45 pm ^calling intermediate statbns), Minehead 9.15 pm. Fare, Is. 6d. Monday, 26th.-ÜJng Day Minehead.—Cardiff River- side 832 am (calls intermediate stations), Minehead 3.50 p in. Mumbles.—Cardiff Riverside 11.5 am (calls intermediate stations), Mumbles 4.45 pm. Tuesday, 27th.—Evening Trip Ilfracombe.—Cardiff Riverside 5.48 pm (calls intermediate stations), Ilfra- combe 3.45 pm. Fare, 2s. 6d. T Calls oil Lynmouth to and fro. • Last steamer for Perth and Bridgend Sections. Through bookings from all HIIr! Tuff. Rhvmne* Stations. E. LAKE. General Manager a4e6l SALES BY AUCTION. SETCHFIELD'S SALEROOMS, HAYES, CARDIFF. MESSRS. A. SETCHFIELD & SONS -LTJL will SET. L by A lTTIO. on THURS- DAY NEXT. July 29th. 1909, a Large Assort- mnt of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE and EFFECT*. Remove. 1 thf Booms for ab.olutè Sale, comprising dining- room and bedroom appMntmcnts of every description, overmantels, suites, nice selec- tion of p.i?tures. tca sets, curb set?. side- boards, bookcase, 3 pianofortes, hall stands, 3,11 brags and other bedsteads. toilet. ware, overlays, and other miscellaneous effects, also three-quarter Mze billiard table No Reserve Sale at Two o'clock slairp. a5381 LLANDILO TOWN AUCTION MART. RHCSMAEN-STREET. LLANDILO. MESSRS. WILLIAM and NI-ALTEPi,, JAMES' NEXT SALE of FAT AND STORE STOCK will be H-eld at the Town Mart, as above, on WEDNESDAY. July 28, 19C9 (LLANDILO FAIR DAY), prom-ptly at 10.50 a.m. Entries up to the Present include:— 22 FAT CATTLE. 150 FAT LAMBS. 10 FAT CALVES. c) FAT PORKERS. The Auctioneers anticipate that these fig nres will be largely increased by the :2"Üe Day. Auctioneers' Offices: Swansea and Llan- gadock. 3446 THE ILLS OF LIFK a.re too often of our own making. It yvill pay you to give a little thoughtful attention to your own health. Do you feel tired or suffer from headaches, or indigestion, or a fullness after meals? Arc you bilious, or do you feel a pain in the back or over the shoulder? If eo, there must be some reason; either you require rest or your diet is un- suitable, or the liver or kidneys are out of order. Don't worry; be care- ful what you eat, and take that simplest and bestoof remedie.s- KKRN ICRS • VEGETABLE PILLS They strengthen the nerve". cleanse the stomach, stimulate the liver and kidneys, purify the blood, and cpol the system. Sold only in 7hL. 13 £ d., and Zs. 9d. boxes of all Chemists and Stores, or direct of Kernick and Son (Ltd.), The Laboratory, Cardiff.
I The Man in the Street. I
I The Man in the Street. I The Judge's Hall at Trealaw was the centre of the Rhondda and the world yes- terday, and inside its new walls some strange and interesting scenes were wit- nessed. Foremost, of course, was the opening ceremony by Princess Louise, who must have been delighted with her South Wales experiences. But I should say that both her Royal Highness and the Duke of Argyll received their most thrill- ing experiences through the ears. Seldom is it permitted anyone to hear such fine singing as that which marked the func- tion I am referring to. The new building contained a thousand people, as near as one may go without actually counting and also remembering that a hall built to accommodate 950 persons sitting was crowded, a number having to stand. How the singing reached that pitch to astonish a Princess of the Royal blood, a Duke, and two lords, to say nothing of the other distinguished ladies and gentle- men present, must be explained by laying the blame at the door of King Mabon-as the Rhondda leader was happily named. It was a blessing blown by a rather ill I wind. The Royal party was more than an hour late, probably because of-the, bJuriNlne that would not ston its skirl- ing even for a Princess. Happily for the waiting meeting, Mabon was in charge, and, consequently, the time flew fast enough. One could very well do with Mabon eight hours a day. King Mabon—let him have the title for' one day at least-!cd the singing, and it was, therefore, very good. King Mabon was among the singers—therefore, the music was more than excellent, it was thrilling. By the time the Princess had arrived and Mabon had got his coadjutors tip to concert pitch the situation was incomparable. The entire audience rose as one man and poured out vocal music without an imperfect note. One had only to shut one's eyes to be positively floating in an entrancing sea of liquid sound. I tried this way of listening, and the experience was like a music bath. The voice of a thousand strong, sweet singers filled the entire building, and the sounds floated round the heads of all present to produce that wonderful atmo- spheric sensation. Whatever else she may forget, Princess Louise will remember Mabon's big choir. Next to the music, perhaps, was the wonderful way in which Mabon put and carried the Royal vote of thanks—if so it may be termed. "Rise to your feet," commanded King Mabon, and the audience rose with machine-like precision. "Hold up your right hand" and up went everybody's right hand. N ow the left All hands were extended towards the roof. -'NoiA- clap!" and the building re-echoed with the efforts of the enthusiastic audience. If Mabon had told them to stand on their heads, most of those present would at least have tried. Anyhow, the Princess was delighted, Mabon was pleased, and there was no option but for everybody else to be in the same good humour. Better late than never," the selected names of the Englishmen to play against the Australians at Manchester on Mon- day have been received with unusual quietness. So much depends upon the result Chat everybody recognises the need of qalm both in criticism and play. if every Englishman goes to the wicket with a real bull-dog determination to do his utmost, o think of nothing but the busi- ness in hand, and to sacrifice every con- sideration in order to win, we may come out on the top once more-if the fates (chief of them the weather and the win- ning of the toss) permit. Neither Brearley nor Relf are among the selected, and tues are serious omissions. We should certainly have a fast bowler, and Relf-has earned his title to a place on anything like a suitable wicket. Every- body will rejoice in the selection of "Plum" Warner. He has been treated rather shabbily in -.ie past. Having brought back the ashes from down under with a team that would not have been chosen at home, he has never been allowed a chance to show his mettle in the Old Country, though in other repre- sentative matches he has again and again displayed an aptitude for rising to a big occasion. He and Rhodes will make the finest possible pair of first wicket bats- men, and if that is to be the order for them to go in the whole country will have some confidence in a good start being made, and that is nearly half the battle. Spooner's return will also please most of us, for he is the large-hearted man for a momentous game. Hutchings also. with the enforced absence of Jessop, will be welcomed. Kent are about the best of the counties, and they ought to have had more fingers in the test pies. | What price Woolley? Sharp has made good his claun to re- tention, and Tyldesley is not only the possessor of great experience, but he has been showing improved form. The two B's (Barnes and Blythe) ought to be busy in the timber yard, and, with Brearlsy. Rhodes, and Thompson (or Relf), the Australians should be lucky to score more than 200. The following ought to do well for England:-Wamer, Rhodes, Tyldes- ley, Spooner. Hutchings, Sharp, Mac- laren, Lilley, Barnes, Blythe, and Brearley. I should play Brearley, but if he is not selected, I should put Thompson in between Lilley and Barnes. This should give use seven men, each good enough for fifty each. if not for centuries, and --iey and Thompson are also run- getteus on occasions, while the three B's are our best wicket-takers. Altogether the atmosphere seems better than it has been, and the next test should be entered upon with less quakings than the Leeds and Lords disasters might have war- ranted. The main requirement is fine weather and even luck for both sides. And may England prove the victors! From what it is possible to gather of the Press opinions so far, it would seem that the only faults to be found with the Pageant are twofold. First of all, we are told the Pageant Field is too big, the performers can only be watched for the most part at a considerable distance, and so on. Secondly, the pauses (especially during the earlier stages) are too long. The former complaint also embodies one of the glories of the enterprise. Just as the number of performers is the greatest on record, so is orir Pageant stage the largest that has been used for such a purpose. Those who stiffer the most inconvenience must be the participators, who find it hard work to travel, first of all to the ground, and the long distances betwe-2n the performers' field and the stage. The wise thing for the spectator to do is to use field glasses, for then the "fault" is minimised and the spectacular effect emphasised. The sccond complaint is being removed every night in the smarter movement of the numerous nctors, and it is being understood that the last thing desirable is to hang out time. The rehearsals are scarcely over, and next week it will be found that very I little time is to be allowed to run to waste between episodes and interludes. Altogether it is generally conceded by the Press that there has never been anything presented quite so good and beautiful as our National Pageant.
I DREADNOUGHT ORDERS !
DREADNOUGHT ORDERS A Newcastle correspondent telegraphs that orders for four additional Dreadnoughts of an improved type for the British Navy are to be given out almost immediately. These are the supplementary ships to the naval programme of the present year. It is confidently expected that Messrs. Arm- strong-Whitworth will build one of the 8hi. and tha.t Messrs. Viekers, Soms, and Maxim, of Barrow, will secure the contract for another. It is considered probable that the other two vessels will be built at the Government dockyards The contracts for heavy guns and gun- mountings for the four vessels will be divided between Messrs. Armstrong-Whitworth and MesFrs. Vickers. The Admiralty have also in contemplation the buiLding of several swift first-class armoured cruisers, equipped with the most powerful long-range guns, to strengthen the means of protecting our oversea trade.
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As a protest againet Viscotmrt. Halifax's vote against the Cruelty to Animals BiUs in the House of Lords, the Hon. Fitzroy Stewart has resigned from the council of the English Church Union, of which Lord Halifax is
Discovery of brine
Discovery of brine X5,000 AWARDED TO CHESTER ESTATE OWNER. In the King's Bench on Friday an action was brought by Mr. John Henry Davies, of Chester, a.gainst Mr. Arthur Chamberlain, of Birmingham, and Mr. John Levenstein, of Manchester, to recover a sum of R5,OCO. Plaintiff was the owner of Holford Hall Estate, near Chester, and discovering brine beneath it, he sold it to the defendants for £ 51.035. The plaintiff paid part of the ba.r- gain was tha-t he should find a third of the capital of the company to be formed to work the brine, or, in the alternative, he was to receive £ 5,000. The defendants formed the company, and as the plaintiff did not find a third of the ca-pital, he now sued for £ 5,000. The defendants said, having offered the plaintiff a third of the shares in the com- pany, they were not liable. His Lordship held there had been a breach of agreement, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for £ 5.COO and costs.
CHINESE IMPERIAL P.O. I
CHINESE IMPERIAL P.O. The report on the working of the Chinese Imperial Post Office for last year shows a oiibstantial increase in every branch of work. The total number of postal establish- ments is 3,49o, as ag,ainst 2,803 last year; postal articles carried reached 252,000,000, as compared with in 1907; parcels totalled 2,455.000, as compared with 1.920,000 in the preceding year, and a considerable increase in money--orde-r transactions is also recorded. In Peking postal establishments now number 270, and mail matter posted for local delivery has risen from 378,000 to 4io,0G0. The Tientsin district has become self- supporting. At Shanghai the work, of the Post Office shows enormous figures, the number of articles dealt with at that place alone being 51,000:000. Postal operations are carried over 262,000 li (approximately 87,000 miles), the total increase during the year being 9,000 miles. Courier lines now number 205,000 li, ae compared with 181,500 li, being an increase of about 8,000 miles. It is pro- posed to oxtend the courier service to Mongolia, to Urumtsi and Tarba.gatai, in the extreme west of the Empire. Steamer lines cover 8,000 miles and railway lines 4,000 miles. Communication was opened to Dolonor, con- necting it with Suanhwa, the service being maintained by mounted couriers, who accom- plish the distance of 560 Ii in 56 hours. In Manchuria over 5,000 li have been added to the existing lines. With reference to Man- churia the report says:—"The work is still very uphill; in many places inhabitants and traders have still to hear of the purpose of the Imperial Post Office, and at others the keen competition carried on by the Japanese Post Office stops natural progress." Another interesting development in the -work of this institution is the carrying in bulk of large quantities of newspapers at reduced rates. The postal boat service is also developing. the total length navigated being 20,500 li, as compared with 18,530 li la-st year. Relations with foreign postal administrations have been friendiy during the year 19C6. Some modifications have been made in the colours adopted for Chinese postal stamps, with a view to bringing them into accord with the conventional colours of the Union for 'international rates. The Imperial Administration has decided to com- memorate the accession to the Throne of the new Emperor Hsuan T'ung by the issue of three new stamps, which will be oblong, be printed in two colours, and have a. yellow border (yellow being the Imperial colour). and will have as a central picture the Temple of Heaven. The values of these stamps will be two cents, three cents, and seven oe-nts, colour green, blue, and purple, according to value, and th iceue will be a limited one. The Chinese Imperial Post Office is a depart- ment of the Imperial Maritime Customs, an3 the present postal secretary is a Frenchman, M. T. Piry, who during the course of the year 1903 again took over charge from Mr. Kippisley, who was acting Secretary during his absence on leave. The present satisfac- tory report of the Post Office, taken along with the satisfactory Customs returns for the past quarter, speaks well for the management of the Customs by Sir Robert Bredon, Acting Inspector-General in the absence of Sir Robert Hart.—Press Association Foreign Special.
\ GLAMORGAN WATER BILL. I
GLAMORGAN WATER BILL. A Select Committee of the House of Lords, presided over by the Earl of Kintore, had before them on Friday the consideration of the Glamorgan Water Board Bill. There was opposition from a number of urban and rural authorities in the county. Mr. Fitzgerald, K.C., in opening the case for the promoters, said the Bill was pro- moted by the Glamorgan County Council with the object of constituting a water board for a large and important area in their county, an area very largely composed, or almost entirely composed, of coal mining dis- tricts. Owing to the coal mining the popu- lation had enormously increased, and was increasing. At the same time, by reason of subsidences caused by coal mining, the original sources of water supply had disappeared. Mining subsidences were. reducing the water courses, and the streams were 'being polluted. Further supplies must he had further afield, but the small authorities could not afford it, hence the need for a county water board. The Bill included a proviso enabling the Local Government Board to make an Order at the instance of the county council or any other local authority to add a local constituent body to the board. This was a prolpoOsall which had given rise to the bulk of the oppo- sition. But this power was most carefully guarded. The new water board could not make an application to the Local Government Board. It could only be made by the county council or by the authority who wished to come in. In the case of Ogmore and Garw, the only water the local authority possessed was a small supply of unfiltered water, and the bulk of the district was supplied by the Garw Water Company, who were the real opponents in the matter. The company had certain representatives on the district council, and it was by their votes that the resolution to join the water board was lost. In voting on this question the shareholders of the water company contravened the provisions of the Public Health Act, which did not allow the members of a district council to vote on matters in which they were directly inte- rested. Mr. T. M. Franklen, clerk to the Glamor- gan County Council, examined by Mr. Free- man, K.C., said the proposals for a better water supply for the localities concerned were forced upon the county council. Cross-examined by Mr. Ac-worth, represent- ing the Cardiff Corporation, witness admitted that it was proposed by the Bill to lay pipes parallel to pipes belonging to the Cardiff Corporation, but there were no protective clauses put in the Bill as to that, although the matter had been under discussion, and there was no question now between the engineers. i,la.,ndaff and Dinas Powis was not a constituent authority under the Bill, but they wished the ratepayers of that district to have the benefit of any' water t,hat the water board should have to spare for them. The Committee adjourned until Tuesday. I PONTYPRIDD WATER BILL. I In the House of Commons on Friday the I Lords' amendments to the Pontypridd Water I Bill were formally agreed to.
IGLAMORGAN SHOW
GLAMORGAN SHOW The Vale of Glamorgan Show will be held at Cowbridge next Tuesday. Fine weather is all that is required to make this year's show the most successful in the history of the society. The Cowbridge and District Hor- ticultural Society will hold their show in the same field, and a splendid entry has been received in that department, and also for poultry and pigeons. The entries for cattle and horses are the largest since the show was established. Entries for jumping com- petitions will be received on the ground. The luncheon will be held on the field at one p.m., when the Earl of Plymouth will pre- side. —————»
i MARRIED OVER 70 YEARS
MARRIED OVER 70 YEARS At Gwaralltrhyn Farm. Pontshan, in the parish of Llandvseul, there has just died, at the advanced age of 91. Mrs. Evans, an old lady, the vidow of the late Mr, Thomas Evans. farmer, of that place, and who died, also a nonagenarian, in September of last year. The old couple had been married for upwards of 70 years, and of their eight chil- dien there are still seven alive, the first daa-tli in the fa.mily being that of the son James, in March of last year, at the age of 63
I FIRE AT WORSTED MILLS.
FIRE AT WORSTED MILLS. A mill known as the Perseverance Worsted Mill, throe storeys high, and belonging to Messrs. Sugden, Keighley, and Oo., at Keighley, and occupied by Henry Har- greaves Tillobon, worsted spinner, was found to be on fire on Friday morning. The fire brigade succeeded in extingtiifihing the outbreak, after the top floor and roof had been badly damaged. The damage is eeti- 1 matoed at about £ 7,000.
IScottish Coal Crisis
I Scottish Coal Crisis HOPE ENTERTAINED OF A SETTLEMENT The Committee Again Adjourn The composite committee of colliery owners and miners, togsther with the members of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, appointed at a meeting betweefl the masters and men on Thursday, met at thp Board of Trade Offices, Whitehall, on Friday, and con- sidered the following reference:—"What con- dition ought fairly to he attached to the recognition of the new minimum, both as regards limits and rates of variation of wages above that minimum, and the proce- dure by which changes of wages should be regulated? Mr. Askwith presided, and the proceedings were private. At the close the following official statement was issued: — The committee appointed yesterday met at the Board of Trade at 10.30 this morning, and adjourned at 5.30, having had a short interview with the President of the Board of Trade to report the proceedings shortly before the adjournment. The committee have arranged to meet again on Tuesday next, at the North British Hotel, Glasgow, at 10.30. The Exchange Telegraph Company states that everything tends to justify the hope that a settlement of the coal crisis will result from the present series of meetings. A Glasgow correspondent telegraphs that the situation in the Scottish coal crisis has undergone a dramatic change as the result of Thursday's negotiations in London. Thousands of miners were to cease wo tit on Friday and the remainder to-day, but it is now expected that no stoppage will take plaoe until the men's leaders issue a further notice. The ballot regarding a general strike is now practically completed in Scotland, and reports show an overwhelming majority for a stoppage. A satisfactory agreement, how- ever, is now generally anticipated. Durham Miners' Vote A Durham telegram on Friday night says that the miners' baUot in Durham as to joining in a national strike shows an enor- mous Prepon-derance in favour of a strike, so far as returns are announced, but the final result is not due till Monday. Progress of the Ballot The following are the results of the voting by the South Wales miners on the question of whether or not Rule 20 shall be put into force which were made known yesterday:- ABERDARE DISTRICT. For. Against. Aberaman  1,343 99 Cwmncol MS 31 Cwmamao 1,294 152 Fforchaman '675. 1¡ Tre.tman 144. 17 WerIa 163. 47 Lletty 1!hen)¡ln 785 83 Sautmelyn 535 M DOWLAIS DISTRICT. For. Against. Messrs. Gueet, Keen, and Co.'s Collieries. 3,184 691 MAESTEO DISTRICT. Cfterau 1,347 96 Coegnant. 1,217 89 Maesteg Deep 461 20 C)akwood 247. 27 Tonhil. 20. 10 BLA1XA DISTRICT. For. Against. -No. 2 Griffln 688 79 No. 3 Grita 719. 97 H¡onv,-¡lin 200. 60 Lower Deep 764. 99 Xorth Blaina 331 79 Clydraoh 60. M Clydach (engineers) 64 13 Ll,n 89. 24 Colebrook Vale. 117 18 J. and W. Stone Slope Col. 85 23 Rc-d Ash 63 10 Californian 51. 14 TREDEGAR IRON COMPANY'S COLLIERIES. For. Against. Abert.ysswjj I. 873 761 XEW TREDEGAR DISTRICT. "I For. Against. East and West Elliott 1,492 225 New Trodegar .No. 3 907 207 TREDEGAR VALLEY DISTRICT. For. Against. TVhltvorth Xo. 1. 206 58 Whitworth Xo. 2 2+3 74 Ecdwelltv Nos. 1 and 2 864. 153 Tytriste No. 1 379 56 Fochriw No. 2 691 104 For. Against. Ebbw Vale Collieries. 3,-151 500 New Cwmdare Checkweigher The result of a ballot for a eheckweigher at No. 3 Bwllfa Colliery, Cwmdare, has resulted in the appointment of Mr. Thomas Edmunds. Workmen and Leaders Some strong criticisms of their leaders were made at a meeting of the workmen at Aber- cynon Collieries on Friday, wnen a resolu- tion was parsed in condemnation of the "undemocratic way in which they closed negotiations relative to the hours dispute "without giving the rank and file a voice." They considered no settlement should be made until it had been submitted to the general body of Federationists. Eight Hours Dispute Settled The Leicestershire coalowners and miners have settled all outstanding questions under the Eight Horurs Act, the necessary sanction of t.he authorities having been obtained. The owners at the final cqnference agreed to the Sunday shift starting at midnight, instead of at ten o'clock. A Bargoed Lock-out Ended After a lock-out exteriding- from the first of the month, an amicable settlement was effected at the Grocsfaen Collieries of tho Rbyrnney Iron Company, Bargoed, on Friday evening, whereby the employers conceded the men's demands for a fixed day's wage. About 500 men were affected.
IKING ON HOSPITAL WORK I
KING ON HOSPITAL WORK The King, who was accompanied by the Queen and Princess Victoria, on Friday opened the new in-patient department of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Great Portland-street, erected at a cost of £ 75,000. Their Majesties drove to the cere- mony in an open carriage, and were accorded a warm and inspiring reception, a guard of honour being furnished by the Honorable Artillery Company. His Majesty replied briefly to the address by the Duke of Marl- borough, chief of the reception committee. In the course of his speech the King said no words of his were needed to commend the claims of an institution whose object wae to restore suffering children to health and enable them to live as useful citizens. A pretty incident was witnessed while their Majesties were visiting the wards. The Queen playfully attempted to take away a doll from a little girl patient, but the child clung fondly to her treasure, much to the Queen's amusement.
LATE MR. GEORGE BEDFORD
LATE MR. GEORGE BEDFORD A meeting of the subscribers to the late Mr. George Henry Bedford memorial was held at the Cardiff Exchange on Friday. Mr. William Blow, in the absence of Mr. Dan Radcliffe, presided. Mr. William Harry, hon. secretary, submitted the closed accounts of the fund, showing the total amount collected, including bank interest, £ 1,332 &3., out of which the following amounts have been expended :-Dcmation to the Cardiff Infirmary for endowment of the George Henry Bedford bed, £ 1,050; installation of X-rays instrument at the Royal Hamadryad Seamen's Hospital, E203 10s. 6d.; donation to the winter eoup kitcllen for distressed seamen, £ 10; incidental expenses, £ 2 86. 6d., leaving a balance of g66 9f; which it was resolved to hand over to the funds of the Royal Hamadry-ad I Seamen's Hospital. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and the officers for the efficient manner in which theworl. had been carried out, and the meeting termi- nated with a vote of thanks to Mr. Blow for presiding.
ICRAVE CHARGE AT NARBERTH
I CRAVE CHARGE AT NARBERTH Ben Boswell, a travelling gipsy, otherwise Stanley Evane, wae charged at Narberth Petty-sessions with an aggravated assault on a female on Kingsmoor Common on Wednesday. The alleged assault was so serious t/haot the injured woman was unable to attend, not having recovered consciousness. Superintendent Thomas applied that the accused should be remanded in custody until Wednesday next at Saundersfoot Petty- eessions. This wae granted.
I ALLEGED ELOPEMENT FROM NEATH
I ALLEGED ELOPEMENT FROM NEATH Agnes Finch, a, maoried woman, of Mill- terrace, Glyn-Nca.th. a.nd Albert Tuck, collier, of the same address, were jointly charged at Nea-th on Friday with stealing certain household effects, value 30s., the property of Samuel Finch, the husband of the female prisoner. Samuel Finch said he went to work, and when he returned the wife and Tuck, who was a lodger, had gone and the articles were missing. The female prisonor said she had left her husband at one period because of his oruelty. Police-constable Da.vid Griffiths received the priooners in custody from the Hammersmith police on Tuesday. The Bench held that the charges were not proved and idimndmied the cases.
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I lyl r-Seward'sH eavyclai…
lyl r-Seward'sH eavyclai m CARDIFF COMMITTEE & THE PENRY WILLIAMS PICTURE A meeting of the Cardiff Museum Com- mittee was held on Friday night. Alderman Illtyd Thomas (chairman) read a letter from Sir Marohant Williams, in which he said that the Penry Williams picture had just been purchased for the Cardiff Corporation, and he would be glad, therefore, if arrange- ments could be made at their convenience for the removal of the picture to the City- hall. He was especially delighted that this splendid picture remained at Cardiff. Dr. Vachell said there was something very queer about it, which he did not understand. The matter was virtually upon the minutes of the National Museum Council, and they were about to consider the purchase of the picture, having come to the conclusion that it should be bought for such an important object as the gallery of the National Museum of Wales. In the meantime, by some means or other, somebody got soent that the picture was a good one, and it was snapped up to be placed in the City-hall, for a place that was never intended as a picture gaiiery. He did not say there was anything unfair, but it seemed to him a little sharp and etrange. The Chairman said Sir Marchant informed him that a private person endeavoured to purchase the picture, and if that had taken place it would have been lost to Cardiff and to Wales. The committee decided to fall in with Sir Marchant's request. The Chairman read a raport from the town-clerk with reference to the claim of Mr. E. Seward, architect. The communica- tion was to the effect that Mr. Seward had written enclosing a further statement of his claim, amounting to L6,990, including C4,000 for damages and compensation and interest thereon, the former claim having been for £ 2,477. On July 13 he (the town-clerk) wrote Mr. Seward's solicitors suggesting that Mr. Seward and themselves should meet the chairman and himself to discuss the subject, of the claim with a view to arriving at an amicable settlement. They replied on July 15 that Mr. Seward was quite willing to meet the deputation if they would procure from the corporation the necessary plenary I powers. The matter was adjourned.
I FRENCH CRISIS.
I FRENCH CRISIS. I M. Briand to Form a Cabinet Paris, Saturday, 12.45 e,.m.-M. Aristide Bri.a,nd proceeded to tlh-e Elysee at 10.30 last evening, and informed the President that he ac-cept-ed t-he task of forming a Cabineit. Afterwards M. Briand held a meeting of bis colleague-s in t'he now Government at the Ministry of Public Instruction.—Reuter.
I TWO HOURS' SIEGE
I TWO HOURS' SIEGE An extraordinary drama was enacted at Streatham yesterday, where a chauffeur, named Merritt, of Tooting, kept the police at bay with a revolver for two hours. Sliouting7 that a "strange man" was in the house. a servant employed by Mr. Hubel, a German, living in Hopton-road, Streatham, called the police. Mounting the stairs, they found the bedroom door locked, and a voice from inside cried, If you try to get in I'll shoot you." The intruder afterwards brandished his revolver from tho window at the police, who had surrounded the house, threatening to shoot the first who approached. When four officers went to the landing and tried to coax Merritt out, the latter dramatically replied that in two minutes all would be over. After a two hours' siege he made a rush to escape, but was ca.ptured and taken to the police- station. It is stated that he had been in Mr. Hubel's service.
I _____HONEYMOON RECEPTION.I
I HONEYMOON RECEPTION. A hostile, reception by his children was given to a farmer named Doran, a widower, and his newly-married wife on their arrival at their home at Newry, County Down. They found the dioor of the hoaise barricadcd, and one of the children shouted that the man would not be allowed to enter with his bride. He broke in.to the house, however, and the children rushed out aA the back. The couple state that when they retired for the night the widow was shivered to fragments. A bullet y>y&tzed post Doran's cheek, and every window was broken by a fusiLlade of stones. Opposition to the marriage was the explana- tion givtn at the police-court, where the story of the affair was told. The cose was adjourned.
I RECORD SEASIDE EXCURSION…
RECORD SEASIDE EXCURSION As many as fifteen special trains were required yesterday to transport the employes of Messrs. Bass and Co., brewers, of Bur- ton, to Great Yarmouth for their annual excursion, which is olaimoci to e the larger-t private outing in the world. The first train arrived eoon after daybreak. A feature of the elaborate arrangements made for the entertainment of the excursionists was that the railway tickets gave free access to all amusements and attractions. The Hflefooat wae launched twice in the presence of great crowds.
ITHE PLUNDERER
I THE PLUNDERER The spirit of destruction seems strong in Jasper Pilbeam, a Tun-bridge Wells boy, aooordiing to th-a story toM at yesterday's court by a farmer named Parsons. Prose- cutor said the boy broke into his barn with a pitchfork, breaking the look and hinge. With his pitchfork he heaped everything up in a lump. A gladgtone bag was taken into a field and oarefully dissected. A haystack near by wae saturated with water and then pulled to pieces. he Bench fined him lzp.. The boy's mother said he had been thrashed with a fishing-rod, but all to no purpose.
LADIES & AMBULANCE WORK
LADIES & AMBULANCE WORK The following ladies—members of the St. John Ambulance Class in connection with the Presbyterian Church of England, Cardiff- have been successful in their examination for medallionMrs. Bell, Mrs. Boss, Miss M. Kerr, Miss E. Witeon, Miss W. Rees, Miss A. Lewis, Mies J. M'Oallu'm, Miss G. M'Callum, Miss G. F. Thomas, Miss A. French, Miss E, Martin, F. Stride, Miss E. Thompson, Miss M. Metoalf, Miss M. Malpas, and Miss A. Jarman. A first-aid oortificatt" was also secured by Mias B. King. The hon. instructor of the class was Dr. R. J. Smith, Gramgetown, and the examiner Dr. D. R. Thomas, Taff's Well.
I INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION
I INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION With a view to considering the holding at Newport next year of the Welsh Industries Exhibition, a meeting was held at the Town- hall on Friday. The mayor (Mr. Graham White) presided. Mr. A. Morris wrote that the Newport Welsh Society would join in furthering the exhibition. The Mayor of Monmouth proposed that next year's exhibition be held at Newport, and this was carried. The Duchess of Beaufort expressed her thanks for being appointed chairwoman of the women's oommittee. She would do all she could to make the exhibition a success.
I FERNDALE NUISANCE SUIT
I FERNDALE NUISANCE SUIT James Davies v. Ferndale Co-operative In- dustrial Society (Timited).-The motion by which the plaintiffs in this action sought interim relief in respect of an alleged nuisance caused by the working of an elec- trical machine in the defendants' promises was again before Mr. Justice Neville on Friday. Mr. David stated that experiments were going on, and with the assent of all parties the motion stood over until Friday next.
I MOTOR-CAR AND VAN COLLIDE…
I MOTOR-CAR AND VAN COLLIDE NEAR NEATH. A nasty accident occurred on tho Dwry- felin-road. near Neath, on Friday. Dr. Lewis and his chauffeur were proceeding in a motor-car towards Neath, immediately behind a closed motor delivery van of Messrs. Ben Evans. Swansea, and when near Ffrwd VOile a collision occurred, the result being that the radiator of the car was smashed and the front damaged. The van was also I damaged, but the doctor and his chauffeur escaped unhurt. )
IPressmen on Pageant
I Pressmen on Pageant THE GREATEST ON RECORD. The press rehearsal of the National Pageant of Wales on Friday was somewhat marred, in its opening stages, by showers of rain, but as the programme advanced some magnificent effects were produced. It was hardly grasped that each scene was composed of separate groups of performers, and that the same people were 'not drafted into more than one part, but when the gra,nd march- past was seen the pressmen, who represented some of the principal journals of the kingdom, were amazed and delighted with the rafiew, and spoke highly of the whole Pageanit. It will be interesting to read their comments during the next few days. It should be understood that many of the performers still look upon rehearsals as rehearsals, which they can avoid if part perfect, and not as public performances, and for this 1"oo,son the ranks, even on Friday, were not as full ae they will be next week, wnen those engaged in the various trades will be able to leave their employment earlier in t.he day and be punctual and regular in their attendances Miss Finucane took the part of Dame Wales a.s under-study of the Marchioness of Bute, who, with Lord Bute, was giving a garden party in the Castle grounds to the Cardiff Cymmrodorion. In this rehearsal the details were more complete than they have ever been before, the armour, weapons, and dresses being thoroughly examined and rectified before i-heir appearnnce on the st.age. The general opinion of the pressmen wa.s that from the historical and educative side the Pageant is a grea., and unprecedented spectacle as compared with other pageants, in which historical accuracy has been made subservient to bustling spectacular eifec'.s. This was the great object of the promoters throughout, and it is pleasing that critics agree that they have fuliy succeeded in their efforts. Before the close of the performance tho electric fairy la.mps which have been studded in the trees around the ground were switched on, and added immensely to the beauty of the setting. The performance took a little over three hours, so that further effort must be made to -expedite the appear- anoes before the publio gatherings next week. The two final rehearsals will take place to-day at 2.33 and 7.30 o'clock, to which the public will be admitted at the ordinary prices. Princess Louise and the Pageant During her stay at Miskin Princess Louise has several times expressed her great regret that she will not be able to visit the Welsh Pageant. Curiously enough, another Pageant is responsible for this, her Royal Highness having undertaken to be in York on Monday morning in order to preside over the Pageant in that city. The management of the Cardiff Empire have arranged for a series of bioscopio views to be taken at the Pageant to-day (Satur- day). Fancy Dress Ball Mr. J. A. Jones, in his capacity as chair- man of the ball committee, has received a, letter from Lady Ninian Stuart promising that a party from Cardiff Oastle will dance the Scotch reel at the first Pageant fancy dress ball, which is to take place at the new skating rink in Westgate-street on Monday next. The party will be made up as fol- lows:- Gentlemen: Lord Ninia.n Stuart, Mr. Aiastair Macgregor, Captain Colin Macltoe, and Mr. Dudley Stuart. Ladies: Lady Margaret Stuart, Lady Nora.h Xoel, Miss Alice Naish, and Lady Ninian Stuart. It has been arranged that the reel shall be danced punctually at 9.30 p.m., half-an- hour after the opening of the ball, and the committee wish it to be known that if any other ladies and gentlemen who dance the reel will make up sets they will be very pleased. There is no doubt that this will be a great attraction to those who take part in the ball. and aleo those who will witness the gaiety from the balcony. Lord Bute's piper will play for the reel. The ladies will be dressed in fancy costume and the gentlemen in Highland dress. It is to be hop-ed that immediate applica- tion will be made by those who have not yet had tlckcts in order that arrangements may be made for their comfort. Those taking part as performers in the Pageant will appear in their costumes. Supper to Pressmen The complimentary supper given to the representatives of the press attending the Pageant turned out to be a most enjoyable function. It was held in the City-hall at 9.30 p.m., after the rehearsal, the lorcl Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman Lewis Morgan) jiresiding over a large company, which included 41 representatives of most of the prominent London and provincial journals. Representatives of various English papers and Mr. David Davies, of the "Swansea Post," spoke of tho performance, after which Ivir. E. W. M. CorbeU proposed the health of the performers, speaking in most compli- mentary terms of those who had braved the weather, especially the little girls, who had been loyal right through. He would remind his friend Mr. David Davies that half the warriors whom he had criticised were foot- ballers and international men, and many of them had let Swansea footballers know what was what. (Laughter.) Mr. Evan Owen and Mr. Evan Jones responded, and spoke of the excellent spirit prevailing amongst the perfornlers. Mr. J. A. Jones proposed the health of the Master of the Pageant in felicitous terms, and in responding Mr. G. P. Hawtrey said he had met with more kindness and generosity in Cardiff than he had ever received anywhere else. The chief reason for the delays between the appearances was the inattention of the men at the other end of the telephone, and this would be remedied. Mr. Edward Thomas (Cochfarf) proposed "The Royal Marines Band and its Con- ductor." and in responding lieutenant George Millr, M.V O., Mus.Bfc.e., said that he owed to his early connections with Wales the little he had learnt a6 to what true, whole-hearted musical enthu- siasm was. The Welsh Eisteddfod prodnced what was as near inspiration as anything in this world could be. Street Decorations We a.re desired by the Lord Mayor to repea,t his earnest request that the trades-, men of Cardiff and the residents of all streets- leading t.o the Pageant (ground, espe- j oiaJly of Cathedral-road, will decorate their establishments on Monday and during the Pageant fortnight. One of the most interesting and most import.ant meetings in connection with th0 Pageant was held in the Old Town-hall, Car- diff, under the presidency of Alderman Robert Hughes (soon after Dr. Mullin had written his articles describing the Warwick Pageant, and had suggested the Welsh Pageant, in Cardiff). On this occasion Mr. J. Austin Jenkins and Mr. Sam Allen drafted a sketch of the historical episodes which might he acted. This draft scheme of the Pageant was afterwards included in the first circular letter sent out by Mr. I. Vaughan Evans, the hon. secretary, to leading men and women in Wales and Monmouthshire asking for their support to the Pageant. To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Sir,-Oii behalf of the education committee of the Pageant, I betg to thank the 93 stewards who voluntarily grave, their services daily on the three children's days. The com- mittee fully recognise and appreciate the fact that it was the expert knowledge of the stewards in the management of large num- bers of children which enabled the children's days to be got through without any mishap whatever.—I am, &c., I A. C. BURGESS, I July Z3. Hon. sec. education committer July 23.
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I DEFENCE OF BUDGET.
I DEFENCE OF BUDGET. Mr. Asquith on Friday afternoon addressed a meeting of City electors in the Cannon- street Hotel, Iiondon, and replied to the Budget criticisms which had been passed at the recent meeting of bankers and other City representatives. While highly respecting his critics for their special knowledge, he said ?, e he said their criticisms were founded on an entire misconception of the finance proposals of the Government. This had induced him to try to make clear the Budget. They all agreed as to the necessity of increased taxation for national defence and social reform, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, instead of trnst- ing to Providence or leaving his successors to the tinkering and patching of financial arrangements, faced the circumstances boldly and proposed to tax all classes where they could bert bear the burdens in a manner I which would best increase and develop the resources of the country in future. This wis done without spoliation or injustice to any class. He asked his critics in vain for an alternative scheme, which he denied was to be found in new tariffs, to which the country shewed no signs of being converted. (Cheers.) He did not think the City of London believer, in such an alternative. The Government intended to stand by their proposals.
I THE CHRISTIAN SWORD
THE CHRISTIAN SWORD II In our renew of the little brochure, "The Christian Sword," by lU.n¡, Traherne, of I "(xlanydwr, it should have been stated that Mr. Hugh Christian, gtrat-great-grandsoii of Admiral Christian, the original possessor of the sword, is Mrs. Traherne 'e cousin.
- I I Lady B ute's tiarden…
I Lady B ute's tiarden Party I SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT THE CASTLE I Xearly one thousand guests attended garden pa.rty given by the Marchioness of Bute in the beautiful grounds of Cardifl- Castle on Friday afternoon. In the main the guests were members of the Cardiff Cymmrodorion Society, but Lord and Lady Bute had also issued a considerable number of invitations to other wall-known residenti of South Wales. It is the custom of th< Cymmrodorion Society to hold an importanl social event once in every year, and the garden party constituted the great general rally this year. The event was exceedingly appropriate in view of the Welsh National Pageant, in which the marchioness takes the premier part as Dame Wales, and it was also so by reason of the fact that members of the society have taken a very active share in the organisation of the Pageant. It was. too, due to the steps initiated by Alderman Robert Hughes, president of the society, who was Lord Mayor a.t the time, following upon the suggestion made by Dr. Mullin, that the movement to establish the Pageant became a reality. Although the weather was not all thai could be desired, the party was an unquali- fied subeesis. A gusty wind blew, and tbere were a couple of heavy showers, but at othei times the weather was pleasantly bright. The guests commenced to arrive at three o'clock, and the party lasted until 6.30 p.m. The guests were re-lieve-d of the tedium of a formal reception, although the 31arquersand Marchioness of Bute were present, as well as Lord and Lady Ninia.n Crichton-Stuart. Alderman Robert Hughes, the president of the Cymmrodorion Society, was amongst the guests, as well as Dr. R. Puichard. the vice- president, and a large number of the more prominent members. A charming programme of music was given by the band of the Glamor- gan Royal Garrison Artillery, under the con- ductorsiiip of Mr. T. J. Coughlin.
IPILOT EXONERATED.
PILOT EXONERATED. In the Admiralty Division on Friday, before Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane, sitting with Trinity Masters. the bearing was con- cluded of the action brought by the owners of the steamship Harrovian, of Aberystwyth, against the owners of the steamship Narragansett, of Greenock, to recover damages arising out of a collision between those vessels in Gravesend Reach, River Thomas, on October 16 last in'foggy weather. The Harrovian at the time was lying at anchor in the reach, and, according to the plaintiffs' caw, was sounding her bell, when the Narragansett suddenly appeared through the fog and ran into her. The defendants, on the other hand, said that in the course of a voyage from New York to Purfleet the Narragansett, a vessel of nearly 10,000 tons, was prooeeding up the river, when the fog became thick, and it. was decided to come to anchor. While th4 opemtion of anchoring was going on th. collision happened. Defendants, whil< denying negligence, pleaded jthat if their vessel was to blame the fault lay solely with the pilot of the Narragansett. They. there* fore, said they were exempt from liability. Mr. B. Aspinall, K.C., and Mr. R. EL Balloch appeared for the plaintiffs, arad Mr. F. Laing, K.C., and Mr. C. R. Dunlop for the defenda.nts. His Lordship came to the conclusion that the pilot's story was to be relied upon, and that the bell of the HarroTian wee not in fact reported to him. That being so, th< pilot did not get that assistance from the crew of the Narragansett he wa-s entitled to. The Narragansett must be pronounced aloni to blame for the collision, and as the plea of compuls.ory pilotage failed, her owners must be held responsible in damages. Judgment accordingly for the plaintiff^ with costs, the damages to be assessed.
STOLL'S PANOPTICON, CARDIFF…
STOLL'S PANOPTICON, CARDIFF I A specially fine programme during the incoming Pageant week is announced by the American Bioscope Company at Stoll's Panop. tieon, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. The princi- pal feature of t-he bill of fare will be "The Ragamuffin's Marriage," in which the romance of an urchin of the street is depicted. Beautiful quality is one of the chief characteristics of this picture, and this fact, taken in conjunction with the pretty story used as the foundation of the piece, is certain to prove not only attractive, but interesting to visitors during the week. Another good picture is that of "The Chess Players," in which a couple of American cracks are shown so absorbed in the ga-me tha-t' the days and nights pass without thtir. being sensible of the tact. A wonderful spec, tacular production in beautiful colours ia that of "The Evil Philtre,and a picture that will appeal to everyone in a very for.. cible manner is that of "Gratitude," whilst Humpty-Dumpty up-to-date will be shown in "Bringing Home the Eggs," whilst "A Ticket for Two" relates in picture form some humorous holiday episodes. A remarkable picture will also be shown of "Bostock's Arena." Miss Maude St. Malo and Mr. Harry Coombes again appear,' and two popular songs with dainty illustrations, "Sweet Ade- line'' and "Smile on Me," will be sung. Matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and for the week fol. lowing next a great treat is in store, special and exclusive pictures of the N atiomaj Pageant of Wales being announced.
ICHAPEL BUILDING DISPUTE I
I CHAPEL BUILDING DISPUTE I In the Appeal Court on Friday in the case oi the Ham Hill and Doultmg Stone Gompanj klimit,ed) v. Rees and Others the defendant W. Beddoe Rees, an architect, of Cardiff, appealed against the judgment of Mr. Justice R-idley holding that- he was personally liablf for a sum of £ 196, the price of certain stone supplied for building a Methodist chapel at Maesteg, and dismissing the a-otion as against the other three defendants-the building committee. Mr. Rees now appealed, contending that judgment ought to be against, the building committee only. That committee was composed of three gentlemen, namely, G. Roberts, Thomas Morgan, and the Rev. W. TI-iomas-all of -uaesteg. It was argued that the contract was made by Rees as architect on behalf of the disclosed principals-t;he building oommittee-at an interview, and that a written contract, on which Mr. Justice Ridley gave judgment, wag not a real contract. Mr. Clavell 180 Iter. K.C., and Mr. J. A Hawke appeared for Mr. Rees, and Mr. Foote K.C., and Mr. Holman Gregory for th< plaintiffs. The case was adjourned.
I CHALICE STOLEN I
CHALICE STOLEN I Henry Scott, John Gilmore, and Georg, Shaw were committed for trial at Monmouth on Friday on a charge of breaking into the dwelling-hou of the Rev. Francis Forster, rector of Monastow, near Monmouth, and stealing a chalice and other property of tht valu of 13. Shaw was sentenced to one month's hard labour for receiving some of th< stolen property.
IGILFACH COLLIERY FATALITY…
I GILFACH COLLIERY FATALITY "Accidental death was the, verdict at th< inquest at Pengam on Fridrty on the bodj of John Stephens, ccal-trimmer, employed a- the Gilfacli Colliery, who. after placing tin trucks in position, was found lying betweec the rails of the colliery si.ding and the uj line of the Rnymney Railway.
AUSTRALIAN SPEAKER DEAC j
AUSTRALIAN SPEAKER DEAC MELBOURNE. Friday. At six o'clock this morning, after an all, night sitting. Sir Frederick Holder, thE Speaker of the House of Representatives, was seized with a, fit on the floor < f the House which at once adjourned. Sir Frederick dieoc later in the day: Renter.
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