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THE PURPLE CURT N, I
THE PURPLE CURT N, I BY FRED M. WHITE. -4 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS AND l INCIDENTS. JOHN DUGDAU3. who has seen life in South I Africa., and who is down on his luck. PAUL QUENTIN, a mysterious personage. VAOPHERSON. a reporter. GRENADUS, QueDtin's secretary. ILACBDFJ, VARNA. a daughter of the South, and an expert in Oriental china- MARY PEARSON. of Silverdale. admired by Dugdale. DR. HARPER, family physician at Silver- dale. DR. PRINCE, a pseudo-doctor. LORD PASSMORE, a connoisseur of china. THEO ISIDORE, a financier, and proprietor of the Marlborough Magazine." ANTONIO BASSANO, an artist, and an un- willing tool in Quentin's hands. SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS. DUGDALE dines at the Blenheim Hotel on an invitation purporting to come from Theo Isidore, an acquaintance, who does not turn up. Dugdale has no money, but presently receives help from another diner. He learns his rescuer is Paul Quentin. MA-CPIEFJLSO.x tells Dugdale where Quentin lives. He is refused an interview with Quentin. bot sees Grenadus, who bears a resemblance to his chief, and who offers Dugdale a handsome reward if he finds the Dragon Vase. SACHAEL VARNA tells him that the vase which is missing has a flaw in the cover. Rachel vanishes, but later Dugdale dis- covers her home, with her father, a dealer in antiques. Rachael warns Dugdale against Quentin. He sets out to find a placc called Silverdale. On the way he errcounters a railway smash. Dugdale finds his way into a country house, where i-I the drawing-room is a lady, MARY PEARSON, and a man addressed by her as Dr. Prince, who appears to be a lunatic. He explains to Dugdale he has come in place of Dr. Harper to attend a small-pox patient. Miss Pearson conveys the peril of her position to Dugdale. A terrific fight ensues, with the result that Prince is bound with cords. In the adjoining room Dugdale comes upon a young man, dressed as a livery ser- vant, to all appearances, dead. On a stand near the window is the Dragon Vase. He I consults with Mary Pearson about getting medical assistance, when, happily, Dr. Har- per arrives. He tells them that Prince is not his friend, but a total stranger. The l doctor assures Miss Pearson that little harm is done to the footman. Prince is kcked up in a bedroom, but Dugdale has a haunting; suspicion that Miss Pearson could have told more of the spurious doctor. Mary Pearson and Dugdale, walking in the park alter dinner. observe two men in the grounds of an adjoining large house, whom Wary informs him are Lord Passmore (the I owner) and Mr. Theo Isidore, the latter I of whom she dislikes. They meet. and Isidore tries to degrade Dugdale in Mary's eyes. Dugdale hesitates to. tell bf-r the story of the Dragon Vase, and Mary fear-; he is the victim of a conspiracy between Quentin and Isidore. Late at night another Dr. Prince calls and says that his friend. Dr. Harper's dogcart had collided with a rootor-car, in which the doctor is badly knocked about. He declares that the I car ran into him deliberately. Subsequently Isidore and Passmore call to view a picture in the library, where the latter aeoa the Drasron Vase, and declares it is ¡ a forgery. After the visitors have left Dug- dale hears the sound of smashing glass. In the conservatory he finds a man— I Grenadus. who explains that he was on his way to visit Lord Passmore, but in the dark had lost his way. Grenadus departs, hut Dugdale doubts his story. He follows him, and on the -oad-side over- hears a' conversation ^ith Ba?fano (whom Dudale had previously seen as a workman 1:1 Varna's shop). Dugdale feels inclined ¡ to give up the quest, but for the sake of Mary Pearson. he resolves to see it through. Returning to Silverdale. Dugd?Ie finds that the lunatic. Prince, has escaped by ?,.y of the conservatory. Next morning Mary  Pearson introduces to Dugd lie a Miss imat na, in whom he recognises a likeness to the young servant who was injured. He I seeks an explanation of his hostess. 1 CHAPTER XVII. I A STRANGE STORY. Dugdale smiled into the face of his hostess. I dare say you think me very lazy," he said. but you can imagine the pleasure this is to me after the hardships of the last few years. Yet, T must not linger here. It is not jiiat for me to stay with two girls like you. There is no reason why I should: lend cen- sorious ton'jues— Mary threw up her head contemptuously. What does it matter," she cried. so long as ore ha-, "1 clear conscience and is happy and contented? You asked me to tell you about Alice, Marna. and I promised to do so after breakfast. I told her what you said to n>K, but she is not willing that her name should be brought into the matter. I assure jou that there is nothing wro-tig-11 Ob. 1 Know that." Dugdale said hastily. "I see how impertinent 1 have been, and yet, in a way. Miss Marna fascinates me. She I reminds me of some one I used to know, but for the life of me I cannot say who it is. Have you known'her long?" For many years." iuu w rer real name Alice Marna?" No, it isri-t," Mary said candidly. But on that ivoint I am afraid 1 can give you no i further information. It is five or six years since Alice came here first. She had had a I long illness, and she came to recuperate. My father was a great friend of her father's, though I never saw him, and I haven't the remotest idea what his business or occupa- j tion was. All I know is that he was an undoubted judge of works of art. and that my father had a great idea of his opinion. Alice never told me anything. She is an exti aordinary mixture of can- dour and caution She has marvellous natural courage, and yet in some respects she is timid to a decree. We are very good friends. She attracts and dazzles me. and would do anything in the Nyorld to save me pain or trouble. I had not seen her for two j years till last night. She came unexpectedly, j and for the moment 1 didn't know her." That I can easily understand," Dugdale said. "I can imagine her being very clever j at disguises, but in the name ol common sense why did she swoop down upon you* in j that dramatic fashion, and why did she come disguised as a man-servant?" The blood mounted to Mary's face again, and she looked confused and ill at ease. "Ah, that 1 cannot tell you." she said, "for the simple reason that I don't know. I asked Alice just now, but she refused to say any- thing. She says that the accident last night has impaired her recollection of things. I don't altogether believe that, but this is a detail. At all events, she came here last night after my servants had left. She walked straight into the drawing-room, to my great surprise, disguised as a man-servant. I ¡ have been used to these kind of escapades on her part before, and I regarded I the thing as a freak of hers to surprise me. I know what an exceedingly clever actress she is. But she seemed to be in deadly earnest last night. She said she had come to warn me of imminent danger, and almost .before I could realise what had happened the dreadful creature who called himself Dr. Prince came in. What took place afterwards I cannot tell you. It seems like a hideous I suppose the man must have done Alice a mischief-but. I presume. all that will be explained presently. I was beside myself with terror, and could not grasp what was going 0" "You behaved splendidly," Dugdale said warmly. "I never saw anybody so alert and self-possessed. The danger was very real. You behaved perfectly." Did Mary; said. "Perhaps I did. 1 I gin, you my word, Mr. Dugdale, I have but t'oe haziest recollection of last night. It is lib! a dream." "Perhaps so," Dugdale agreed. "At any I rate, your conduct was beyond all words. The way you warned me was postively heroic. But let us proceed with the immediate busi- l ness of our conversation. Have you found out the reason why Miss Marna came here in that dramatic way?" "No, I haven't. I think she could tell me more, but she is suffering from shock, and is inclined to be hysterical when I allude to it. In a day or two I may find out more, but at present I am at a loss to know where the danger lies." It was a long time before Dugdale replied. He was debating in his own mind whether it would be right to take Mary Pearson into his confidence. True, he had started on a secret mission with every intention of keep- ing the matter 'entirely to himself, having regarded his task at the outset as honourable, strange though it appeared to be. Now he knew better. Now he knew that his pluck and address were being exploited by a couple of scoundrels for the purpose of putting money into their pockets. When he had set out on his errand he had never dreamt that he would find the Dragon Vase in circum- stances like these. He was certain that sooner or later the cherished art treasure would pass into the possession of Paul Quentin by dishonest means. And yet he ■  ■ ■ I T He fOl1 the book where he had laid it down. .J j had it definitely upon the authority of Lord Passmore that the Dragon Vase was nothing but a clever forgery. Perhaps Mary would be in a position to throw light upon this dark point At any rate. Dugdale determined that she should have the opportunity. "I am going to tell you something" he said. that I feel you ought to know. I don't like the idea of betraying the confidences of my employers, but these are exceptional circum- stances, and you are strangely bound, up in the business which has brought me here. You have said your memory of what happened last night is hazy, but probably you recollect how you warned me that there was a madman in the house, and that I had better be careful/' Mary placed her hand thoughtfully on her forehead. You have struck a familiar chord," she said. Let me think. Oh, yes, it is all coming back. There was a copy of the Marlborough Magaeine' in your pocket. I had been reading a story which impressed me considerably, and it suddenly flashed into my mind that a paragraph in the story would give you the clue you needed. And you took the hint excellently. I recollect it now. But why do you ask? Why do you want to know?" "It is a wonderful magazine, that," Dug- dale said.. "There. is nothing like it in the history 0f current literature." Nothing," Mary agreed. But what has I that to do with the subject under dis- cussion?" Ah, you will find it has a great deal to do with it," Dugdale replied. In the first place. doesn't it strike you as rather strange that that magazine should emanate from the brain of Mr. Theo Isidore? You all know about him. He has been here more than once, and perhaps I know him better than you do. Of course, he is losing a lot of money over his magazine, but he hopes to get it all back later by nobbling the British press, and putting the profits in his dirty pocket. Still, the public will be grateful for a magazine like the 'Marlborcugh.' Now, if it hadn't been for the 'Marlborough' I shouldn't be here at this moment! If you will excuse me r I will fetch it. I am going to interest you presently." I am all attention," Mary sai4 eagerly. Dugdale stepped through the window into the drawing-room in search of the fateful magazine which had been destined to produce such an effect upon bis fortunes. He found I the book lying where he had laid it down the night before, still open at the story by means i of which Mary Pearson had probahly saved her life. He came out on the terrace again with the periodical in his hand and turned it back till he came to the page whereon [ was the picture of the Dragon Vase. He did not hand it to Mary for the moment. "Have you ever heard of Paul Quentin?" I he asked. I Mary shook her head. The name conveyed nothing to her. She was listening intently, her lips parted eagerly, and A faint tiush in her face. "Paul Quentin is a very rich man," Dugdale explained. "He is a mystery, and, though he lives in London, few people have seen him, while those who have seen him differ as to his personal appearance. One describes him as dark and of powerful physique, another says that he is inclined to be lame and that his features are very fair. I can't speak from personal experience because my business has been done through his secretary. He did me a great service a little time ago, and when I went to* See him and thank him his secre- tars, Grenadus, offered me work to do. It was pleasant work, but rather mysterious. I had to find a certain art treasure, a picture of which appears in the very magazine I hold in my hand. Perhaps you would like to look at it." (TO BE CONTINUED ON MONDAY.)
"THE STEPMOTHER." I
"THE STEPMOTHER." I The Theatre Royal will be visited next I week by Mr. William Holies and Miss Nannie Goldman, who, with a strong company, will present a domestic drama entitled, "The Step- mother." The play is by Mr. Arthur Shirley, author of "Two Little Vagabonds." In this play he has succeeded in a marked degree in striking a real human note and deeply arousing the sympathies of an audience. The plot deals with the cruet treatment of a boy by his stepmother, and at the same time shows the different treatment her own daughter receives. The play is beautifully staged
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I For Women Folk.
For Women Folk. I HORSLY HWTS AND DAINTY OlUtES After an umbrella has been in use for a short time, put a drop of oil in the centre of the top about once a month. This pre- vents the ribs from rusting. If two thin glasses have stuck one in the other, place them in rather warm water and pour cold water in the upper glass. The expansion of one and the contraction of the other loosens them. Instead of throwing away lemon skirts put them into a jug on the wash-stand. They will give to the water one washes in a pleasant perfume, besides softening it. so that it is equal to rain water for the complexion. I To Ctean Old Misused Stoves Completely smother rusty, dirty, rough- looking kitchener with paraffin and leave it ?ar a day; next morning do the same thing, but use BKthyta?ed spirit, then add a little mort spirit to some black lead, which seems to instantly pro"ee a glorious brilliancy. Occasionally add a little spirit to the black-1 Oec?asionally add a little spirit to the black- Apple Cutlets Make a stiff apple puree, sweeten to taste, and stir in a little softened gelatine. Set asidt; to cool. Meanwhile cut some slicee of spc.nge cake, trim them neatly, and lay them on a flat dish. Moisten each with sherry, and when the apple puree is partly cool cover each sponge slice with a layer of puree, keeping the whole shapely. When quite ooid, arrange on lace paper d'oyley or in an ornamental dish. Ornament with cut angelica and crystallised violets. A Vegetarian Dish I A delicious and nourishing vegetarian dish, and one that is specially suited for hot weather, when we sometimes do not care for meat, can be made of tomatoes, cheese, and eggs. Take six large tom&toes, cut a piece off the top of each, and scoop out very I carefully most of the inside; then dust some pepper and salt into the opening, put in a little piece of butter, a.nd break an egg into each. liepta-ce the tops, and put the toma- toes in a dish, arid bake in the oven until they are quite cooked. While the tomatoes are oooking melt one ounce of butter in a I saucepan, stir in slowly one ounce of flour, and add gradually half a pint of milk, a little salt and grated nutmeg, three table- spoonfuls of grated cheese, four heaped tabiespoonfuls of cooked macaroni, and a dust of cayenne pepper. Pour this mixture round the tomatoes, grate a little cheese on top, and serve while hot. I
Passing Pleasantries I
Passing Pleasantries I He: Will you marry me? She: Are you serious? He: Absolutely. She: Then I won't. "Have you got the rent ready at lastr Hir; ma's gone to Richmond, and forgot to put it out for you bt-fore she left." How do you know she forgot to put it out:" "Well, she told me so. "Have you reaped the fruits of your histrionic talent yet?' "Yes." sadly replied the actor. "I brought I home quite a lot of cabbages, turnips, and I other things from the opera house last night." "J understand, then," remarked the lawyer, "that you absolutely refuse to accept the legacy bequeathed you by your wife s v^ill ? That's right." returned Mr. Henpeck. "This is the first, chance I ve ever had to oppose my wife's will, and I'm taking advantage of it." Irate Patient (who has been trying to satisfy John's curiosity on every known object under the sun): Now. Johnnie, if you ask me another question, I'll whip you on the spot. John (whose undying curiosity overcomes the dread of punishment): W—wh—what spot, papa? Say. mister," he called, with his head in the door of a greengrocer's shop, do you own a hOB5?" Yes, .1 own a horse." replied the grocer, as he looked up from his paper. "And a cart?" [ "Yes-what of it. "Nufchin' cept you are mistaken abo-it the cart," said the boy. "Your hos-, LCli a f- kate down the street about five mintn :s ago, ;:nd ¡ there ain't enuff of that there cart If It to light a fire with." "Until I met you, Matilda." he rnI1J'u:'Fd I in a voice husky with emotion, "I believed that all women were deceitful: but \11\1 I took into your clear, beautiful oyes I behold J there the very soul cf candour mci loyalty." "George," she exclaimed with nthusi.itni. "this is the happiest moment I h i; now n since papa took me to that London oculi.-t. "London oculist?" "Yes, dear; you never would hD" e known that my left eye is a glass one." Then the moon went under a clour. and George sat down and buried his face in the sofa cushion. I
BENSONS AT NEWPORT I
BENSONS AT NEWPORT The Rensons, who are conspicuously placed on next week's Newport Empire bill, thor- oughly deserve the success they have achieved. These clever entertainers art amongst our most prominent variety stars. They will present their comedy, vocal, and musical act, "The Page and the Maid." They are, by the way, the original page and maid of the variety stage, for when they set up in business on their own account years ago such a turn as theirs had not been seen on the stage. Another big engagement for next week is that of Carter Livesey and Lilian Rosebery. who will appear in a new and original comedy playlet, An Amateur Anarchist." Mons. and Mme. Alf Agoust, the Continental jugglers, will present a clever and enter- taining performance, while a pretty turn will be provided by My Fancy, the speciality dameer, who will give a perform,mce illustrat- ing the seasons. Among the remaining items on the bill are Mitchell and Cain, two clever comedians. Pat Rafferty. the Irish comedian. Bros. Durant, Arthur Slater, the whistling man, and the latest bioscope features.
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WIFE'S DISCOVERY I
WIFE'S DISCOVERY HUSBAND AND LADY TEACHER Story of a Journey to America The magistrates at Royton Police-court yesterday were greatly puzzled as to what to do in a case against John Bamford Wood, formerly of Shaw, who was arrested on a warrant on a' charge of neglecting his family. It wa.3 stated en Thursday by Mr. Sugden, relieving officer, that the prisoner left his wife in April, 1909. a,nd since then she had been in receipt of relief from the guardians to the amount of 10s. per week, there being now £.34 owing The reason the prisoner went away was, the witness stated, in conse- quence of his having been found in the house of a Shaw school teacher. His (the prisoner's) wife went to the teacher's house for some brandy for a sick child, overheard her husband's voice, and forced her way into the house, where she found him. A scene was caused, but on the teacher promising to leave the district, the matter was hushed up. The teacher sold her furniture, and resigned her position as a teacher, and it was alleged that the pair had gone to America. From information witness got, prisoner vas brought before the Depor- 1 a6d tation Society of America and deported, and be was arrested at Glasgow on his return. Chi-ld Made Over n Prisoner pleaded Not guilty, but later admitted that the greater portion of the evidence was t correct. Previous to his leav- ing the house, he added, his wife pulled her wedding ring off her finger and threw it on the table, and he had it now. He, his wife, and the teacher went to Royton, entered a local hotel, and signed an agreement that the teacher could have the youngest child. The wife of the prisoner said she did this on condition that the teacher left the dis- trict alone, but this she did not do. Prisoner asked to call several witnesses to prove infidelity on the part of his wife, which he alleged was the reason of his going away The wife denied this, and the magistrates imposed a penalty of 40s. and costs, or a month's imprisonment. I Prisoner: All right, sir. I will pay the fine. I Sent to Gaol The relieving officer protested against the decision, and said it was wrong. A consultation between the assistant magistrates' clerk and the magistrates followed, the point was looked up, and the relieving officer's version of the law was found to be right. The ChairmAn then said they had found they could not impose a fine for the case, and prisoner would have to go to gaol for a month. Prisoner: Is that the only thing yon ca.n do with me? The Chairman: Yes. Prisoner: Have I not the right to appeal against the decision? The Assistant Magistrates' Clerk: Yes, if you give notice. Prisoner: I give notice, and will obtain counsel. The Assistant Clerk: All right. Prisoner was then led from the dock.
I KING'S GtFT TO WALES
I KING'S GtFT TO WALES The council of the National Museum of Wales, meeting in the Lord Mayor's Parlour at the Cardiff City-hall on Friday, under the presidency of Sir Alfred Thomas, learnt with considerable satisfaction that the King had been pleased to deposit in the National .Museum of Wales the valuable chalice and paten bequeathed by the late Baron Schroder. The chalice and paten were found in Feb- ruary, 1890, near Dolgelly by two workmen. While some men were returning from their work across an unfrequented track near DolgeHy one of them perceived what appeared to be a plate embedded in the roc. They loosened it and carried it home. where it was found after washing and scraping to be a gold plate. They prosecuted further search, with the result that a vase-shaped substance was brought to light encrusted by nearly two inches of vegetable matter. Near the spot is the ancient monastery of Lian- elltyd, and it is assumed that the vessels must have at one time- belonged to the monks, who during the reign of King Henry VIII. buried them in the place where they were discovered. The articles passed into private hands, and disappeared for a time. In March, 1892, they were sold at Messrs. Christie's for t.710 to a dealer, and by him sold to Baron John Henry Schroder for £ 3,000. On learning of the sale the Treasury claimed them as treasure trove. An arrange- ment was, however, made under which Baron Schroder undertook to bequeath the articles to the Drown, provided that he was allowed to retain poeoeegion during his lifetime. Barorn Schroder died in April, 1910. aind under his will the chalice and paten were bequeathed to the King, his heirs and succes- sors, to be disposed of for the public service. The following gifts were announced by Dr. Hoyle, the director of the mueoum:-A series of geological sections and notes of the South Wales coalfield, prepared by Mr. Henry T. Gordon, of the South Wales Institute of Engineers; a king penguin obtained by the British Antarctic Expedition in 1907. from Sir rt Shackleton, and a number of na-tural history specimens from Mt. H. E. Forrest, Shrewsbury. It was decided to purchase a contemporary portrait of Talhaiarn. by Roo, Consideration was also given to the draft- ing of the annual report which will be laid before the court of governors ait its annual meeting at Cardiff on October 28.
ROLLER SKATING I
ROLLER SKATING I Undiminished Attendance at Qlympia I In spite of the opportunities which con- tinued fine weather opens up for outdoor recreation, the Olympia Roller Rink, Queen- street, Cardiff, is crowded every day and night. Mr. W. O'Keeffe (the manager) and his staff are most courteous and kindly, especially with novices, who can only become experts in the hands of the more experienced. There are three sessions daily, instruction is given gratis, and the cafe is well- appointed, and everything is up to date. Attraction at the American Rink I The American Roller Rink. Westgate-street, Cardiff, is doing brisk business from day to day, and now that the summer holidays are practically over old patrons are constantly returning, and they pursue the pastime with the old avidity and. if possible, renewed zest. Having acquired a certain amount of pro- ficiency, they naturally look forward to the comingsea.son as an opportunity to master come of the "higher flights," and those who I were the novices of last season, and were content to go round with the throng, will now be venturing into the select circle of figure-skaters and waltzers. These, with tfieir infectious enthusiasm, will in all probability induce friends who have not hitherto done so to take up the pastime. special attractions are the rule at this rendezvous. To-night (Saturday), at nine o'clock, a first Glamorgan League hockey match will be brought off between Cardiff I and Porth All Blues, two of the strongest teams in South Wales, and each holding an unbroken record. Winter Preparations at the Central ■ The Central Roller Rink in the Hayes is the happy resort of an ever-increasing clientele, who take advantage of the exceptional facili- ties that are offered. Those who do not indulge in the exhilarating pastime spend  the time pleasantly looking on, and Mr. Trevethin (the manager) sees that everybody is pleased, and that the arrangements leave nothing to be desired. Great as are the present attractions, it is interesting to note that further special features are contem- plated for the winter. One of the best draw- ing features of the Central is undoubtedly the excellent floor, which has few equals, and perhaps no superiors, in South Wales.
FOLLOWED IN A WOOD ____I
FOLLOWED IN A WOOD I I Simeon Rudge, a married collier, Cinder- ford. was summoned at Littledean by Lily Haines, single woman, Market-street, Cinder- ford, for assault. Mr. M. F. Carter defended, and pleaded not guilty. Lilian Haines said on the day in question she was going through Haywood, when she was thrown down by defendant, who put his hand over her mouth. He caught hold of her throat, which afterwards became discoloured. A young man then came on the scene, and Rudge ran away. This occurred at 6.20 p.m. Witness said she saw defendant following behind her up the wood. The sentence of the Court was one of a calendar month's imprisonment, with hard labour.
MARRIAGE AND TRADE I
MARRIAGE AND TRADE I The marriage-rate of England is affected apparently as a whole by the value of exports, says Mr. George T. Bisset-Smith, in "The Empire Review," the marriagfes going up and down synchronously with the exports. Thus. a curve of value of exports is followed fairly closely by the fluctuations in the I yearly number of marriages.
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I -RESIGNATION i I ,_; * .
RESIGNATION i I I MR STOLL & MOSS' EMPIRES Striking New Project f WHICH WILL COST OVER R300,000 I War to the knife between two gigantic groups of London and provincial music-halls, hitherto associated, and with combined authorised capital alone of considerably more than 42,000,000, is foreshadowed by the announcement of Mr. Oswald Stoll's resigna- tion from the managing directorship of Moss Empires (Limited), which will take effect at the end of the present year. Heretofore Mr. Stoll's group of properties in London and elsewhere has been closely associated with Moss' Empires (Limited), bookings having been made by the two groups in conjunction with one another. Hereafter the two groups will not only be kept entirely separate and distinct, but Mr. Stoll, as he indicated in a striking state- ment issued last night, will begin erecting at a cost of more than L300,000 new music- halls all over the country, including a Hippo- drome conducted on novel lines at King's Cross. The vast size and influence of the two groups of music-halls which will now com- pete for the services of artistes is shown at a glance by the following table:— I Moss' Empires, Limited London Hippodrome New Cross Empire Stratford Empire Holloway Empire Liverpool Empire Liverpool Olympia Glasgow Empire Glasgow Coliseum Edinburgh Empire Newcastle Empire Leeds Empire Bradford Empire Hull Palace Nottingham Empire Sheffield Empire I Birmingham Empire Grand. Birmingham Cardiff Empire Philharmonic-hall, I Cardiff Swansea Empire I Newport Empire I Bordesley Palace, Birmingham Broadway Theatre, New Cross Grand, Glasgow Finshttry Park j Empire I I Oswald Stoll Group I Coliseum Manchester Hippodrome Ardwick Empire, I Manchester Leicester Palace Hackney Empire Shepherd's Bush Empire Croydon Hippodrome I Mr. Stoll's plans, as intimated in his state- ment last night, include the King's Cross Hippodrome, Fulham Empire, Kilburn Empire, and Chiswick, and another music hall, the name and location of which are at present withheld, accommo- dating 4,000 people. Mr. Stoll states that nearly £ 250,000 will be expended on these properties, although there will be no public issue of shares. Mr. Stoll has likewise accepted the chair- manship and managing directorship of the new Middlesex Theatre of Varieties in Drury- lane. He will thus control :— 10 variety theatres within the London area. 4 outside. All will be conducted on the "exclusive" engagement system in respect to artistes. I Mr. Stoll states that for the present he has "done with amalgamations." I MR. STOLL'S CAREER I I His Early Days at Cardiff I Mr. Oswald Stoll left school when he was fourteen years of age, and he joined his mother in the management of the Parthenon Music-hall, Liverpool, then one of the largest halls in the counky, but now one of the smallest. Even as a lad he was full of ideas, many of which, he has confessed in later years, were wrong ones. Guided by previous salaries recorded in his stepfather's books, be wrote many extraordinary letters in a boyish way endeavouring to induce an artiste to accept 5s. lees per week because he saw in this book that only so much had been paid before, and was all unconscious of that tendency to rise that characterises salaries at certain stages in all businesses, and which in variety theatres has since that time almost transmuted silver shillings into golden sovereigns. Thus even at that time young Oswald Stoll wrote letters offering SZ a week to prominent artistes, who, although he didn't know it, were already earning L15 or E20 weekly. He amazed his mother by suggesting that they should obtain these artistes even at such a cost. Appreciating that big picture posters were necessary to attract people to music-halls, he tried his hands at painting them, and later he essayed to produce fearful and wonderful advertisement bills, and was never satisfied with the poster for the week unless he could walk round the town and see small knots of people gathered round them. The story is well known of bow Xr. Stoll and his mother came to Cardiff, took over the lease of the original Empire, in Queen- street, introduced the two performances a night, and, after much weary struggling, laid the foundation of their fortunes. Even in Cardiff all Mr. Stoll's energy and courage were needed, for in the early days on one night the total product of the two per- formances at the pay-boxes was 25s. Mr. Stoll has always been an earnest student, and is deeply versed in philosophy; indeed, he attributes much of his success to his reading of profound books. Mr. Stoll's views on public entertainment a,re interesting, and in a recent auto- biographical sketch he wrote:- The business of amusing the public is a very serious matter. It makes one think sometimes very hard. But I believe the entertainer is a good physician. Many pre- valent diseases of the day proceed from nerves, for the strain and unrest of modern life have an appreciable effect on the nervous system of a,ll. My specific is recreation. Entertainment, light but not silly, good without being ponderous, cures nerves.' The public appreciates anything that is clever or original, and how much do they not gain by spending au hour or two in bright and tasteful surroundings, amid warm. harmonious colours, listening to plea- l sant sentiments and enjoying refined music and refined spectacles? The nerves an 1 soothed, cares forgotten, they are recreated for the next period of stress, and regain something of tbe glorious confidence of youth."
LAFAYETTE AT CARDIFF I
LAFAYETTE AT CARDIFF I The most important engagement made for Cardiff Empire for some time past is that of Lafayette, the man of mystery, who opens at this popular house on Monday next. The extraordinary manner in which he catches pigeons in mid-air, which have apparently materialised from nowhere, re-incarnates his pet dog Beauty," and evolves human beings from space proclaims him to be one of the greatest mystery-makers. His pro- gramme of clever illusions is apparently unlimited, but, perhaps, the most effective and baffling item is the sculptor's dream, in which Lafayette is seen at work on a model of "Leda and the Swan," where Leda after- wards comes to life The versatility of Lafayette is as remarkable as his perfor- mance is clever, and at the conclusion of his act he gives several funny travesties on modern musical conductors. The famous overture 1912 is given by his own band, and is presented with all the realism and unexpected effects that have made the name I of Lafayette pre-eminent amongst the enter- tainers of the day. Queenie Leighton, the charming principal boy from Drury Lane pantomime, is also engaged, and will give a very pleasing and entertaining performance. Others well known on the variety stage who are also due next week include The Villions, comedy cyclists; May Henderson, the dusky comedy queen; F. V. St. Clair, the popular song composer; Katie Butler, comedienne; and an entirely new and up-to-date series of bioscope pictures. In view of Lafayette's visit, there will be ¡ two matinees, one on Thursday, October 6, and one on Thursday, October 15. J
- FOREIGN MAILS.iI
FOREIGN MAILS. i I To be despatched from London Sunday, Oct. 2:— I OUTWARD.-Morning- I To United States, &c., via Southampton. To Azores, by Portuguese packet. Evening:— To Constantinople. and Smyrna, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per s. Lycia. MONDAY OCTOBER 3. M,orning- To Teneriffe, via Spain. Evening- To United States, parcel mails, via LiverpoW. To West Coast of Africa, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per a. Ungerru. MWARD.-DUO gundAY- From Argentine Republic, Bra&U, and Uruguay, by French packet. From United Statee, Ac., via Plymouth. From United States, Ac., via Queoostown. Due Moniday- From West Indies and Pacific, via Southampton. From West Coast of Africa, via Liverpool. From United States, &f.. 't Plymouth. From Fiji, &c., via Vancouver.
Mr. -Justice Grantham
Mr. Justice Grantham I HUNTS BIG GAME AT ACE OF 75 1 A septuagenarian who travels many thou- sands of miles by land and water, goes in for moose-hunting, suffers a severe injury whilst so engaged, yet recovers his health and strength with the rapidity of a young man is, indeed, uncommon. Such is Mr. Justice Grantham, the High Court judge, who, in company with his daughter, arrived at Liverpool yesterday on the liner Empress of Britain. Sir William has been on a visit to Canada. How lightly he bears his 75 years may be gathered from the fact that whilst there he went on a moose-hunting expedition, in the course of which he met with a serious acci- dent. He stumbled and fell heavily, almost frac- turing his jaw. I The extraordinary excellence of Mr. Justice Grantham's health and recuperative powers are fully borne out by the fact that ¡ he made a rapid recovery from his accident, and is now practically well again. I The judge has always been noted for his robust vitality and keen love of all field j sports. Only a few years ago-he was over 70 at the time-he gave evidence that he was still a first-rate cricketer, taking part in a match and proving the highest scorer on his side.
OLD-TIME PLAY AT CARDIFF
OLD-TIME PLAY AT CARDIFF After lying dormant for a long period, one of the most popular of all the old-time comic Gperas will again be revived next week at the New Theatre in that old favourite, Les Cloches de Corneville," and the delightful message of the bells will be conveyed to music-lovers every evening during the run here. During the 33 years which have passed since Robert Planquette made his reputation MB. K bT. ALBAN, I with "Les Cloches de Oorneville" much has happened. The public have been provided with a surfeit of plays with music, brilliantly stage-managed, but few of which have attained the musical facility of the light operas of which "Les Cloches" is a type. Most musical productions have to run the gauntlet after a very short success of being brought up to date. but "Les Cloches de Coraville" is good enough to hold ite own in its original form through all these years, and has practically become a classic like the grand operas. Messrs. Milton Bode and John Hart are responsible for the present re-pro- duction, and special new scenery and dresses have been modelled on the original lines, so as to present the play in all its old glory. A strong company have been selected, among whom will be Mr. E. St. Alban. Mr. Cyril Thoropeon, Mr. Fred Dark, Mr. Alfred Selby, Mr. Arthur Geary, Miss Lacy Kipling, Miss Kitty Dale, and Miss Dolly Castles. There will be a powerful chorus. There is a mati- nee advertised for Saturday at two o'clock.
SCHOOL "HOWLERS"__________I
SCHOOL "HOWLERS" I An interesting report was submitted to the Peaobrokeshire Education Committee at Haverfordwest on Friday by Mr. H. E. U. James. the director of edxvcation, on the efforts of candidates at the recent entrance scholarship examination. There had been a remarkable and disappointing failure in the arithmetic paper, he said, which was due, to carelessness, excitement, or bad training. General knowledge seemed to be misinter- preted by some teachers. Children should not be expected to be walking encyclopaedias on out-of-the-way topics. The work on the short poems of English writers was generally poor and unintelligent. A candidate would run his favourite poem to death. The geography paper supplied some good "howters," such as:— "The valley means a little cottage by itsetf Oycle ma*Ktfactaie is carried on in Du-nlop. A zone is a place to tell you what sort of weather is hot or cold." A cataract is a bird." A zenith is where farmers keep their hay and other things." Geography in connection with history, continued the director, did not seem to have been taught at all. Glencoe was placed in Pembrokeshire by one boy. Tenby had failed to fill their scholarships since 19C6. while thosfi at St. David's had not been filled since 1905. This persistent failure showed I that there was something radically wrong.
STOLL'S PANOPTICON_I
STOLL'S PANOPTICON I Stoll's Panopticon, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, holds its own with great success, as is indi- cated by the programme for next week. The bioscope pictures are of rare excellence. "The Altar of Love" perhaps takes premier place, vividly illustrating, as it does, the sacrifices which parental love may make. "The Majesty of the Law," a life portrayal, with a great moral, pointing to a man's victory over debauching environments, is another good picture. "Bill," the town drunkard, in a spirit of jest, was chosen by the rough ele- ment as a candidate for sheriff, and the joke was at its height when he was elected to the office. When the newly-erected sheriff woke to a realisation of the dignity of his office and the trust imposed in him he shows him- self worthy of the honour by renouncing drink and asserting his manhood. Other films include the laughable sketch showing Tontolini turning a somersault; "The Three Friends," a masterpiece of canine intelli- gence; "Native Industries in Cochin China," in beautiful colours, Ac. No less attractive than the pictures are the pleasing turns for which Miss Gwladys Thomas (the dainty little Welsh girl) and Mr. Bert Williams (the popular elocutionist) are responsible.
HUNGARIAN LOAN I
HUNGARIAN LOAN I PARIS, Saturday. The announcement that the Hungarian loan was concluded by the aid of the Rothschild group of financiers has caused expressions of some dissatisfaction in French diplomatic, financial, and political circles. The "Matin" declares that, as the firm of Rothschild in Paris has not denied the statement, that house will be called upon to indicate preceisely its role in the affair, in which its foreign colleagues adopted, an I attitude hostile to the interests of France.— I Central News.
Welsh and Abe Attell 1*
Welsh and Abe Attell 1* Mr. Harry Marks. Fred Welsh's manager. has just received the following important cable from Mr. John R. Coryell, who- is the bosom friend of the light-weight champion:- Wolgast impossible; Attell fight you in England November; split purse 60 and 40. and ii.,000 side stake.
BOXING.I
BOXING. I A Competition at 8st. 101bs, for a Silver Cup, value £ 10 10s., will be held on Monday. October 10th, 1910, at the Welsh Athletic Club, Miskin, Mountain Ash. Entrance fee 2s. 6d. Intending competitors must write to the Secretary informing him of their intention to compete and enclose P.O. for 2s. 6d. not later than Thursday, the 6th of October.—James Salmon, Secre- tary. 62690
SWIMMING I
SWIMMING I The eleventh annual gala of the Cardiff Telegraph Messengers' Swimming Club was held on Friday evening at the Corporation Baths, before a good attendance. There was a splendid entry, and some interesting finishes were seen. During the evening an exhibition of iife-saving was giveji by mem- bers of the Gladstone Girls' School, assisted by their instructress. Miss Kinghorn. The prizes were distributed by the postmaster I (Mr. T. S. Fairgray). Chief results;- 40 Yards Handicap.-lst, C. G. Woodward (scratch); ind, T. Griffiths (Ssw.); 3rd, F. Pugsley (1sec..). 20 Yards Novice (Scrateb).-Ist, D. J. Edwards; 2nd, W. J. Olivers. 11 40 Yards Team Race.-18t, W. C. Woodward's Team; 2nd. A. D. Roberts's Team. Comic Race.-Igt S. T. White; 2nd, G. T. Brown. Team Race.-Postal beat Telegraph Clerical Staff. 80 Yards Championship.—1st, W. 0. Wood- ward; 2nd, E. A. James; 3rd, F. Speary. Diving for Plates.-lst, T. Griffiths; 2nd, W. S. Yeomans.
WELSH SANATORIA
WELSH SANATORIA ————— 0 ————— i MEMORIAL TO LATE KING WarAgainstConsumption Scourge Wales has come to a splendid decision on the Welsh National Memorial to King Edward. It is to take the form of a strenuous and an organised campaign to stamp out consumption in Wales and Mon- mouthshire. This was the unanimous decision of the very representative national conference held at Shrewsbury on Friday. The scheme in its broad outlines was explained by its originator, Mr. David Davies, M.P.; the details will be worked out by the very com- petent committee appointed. More than this, the financial problem has already been half surmounted. That is to say, out of the LSW,000 required over L156,000 has already been promised. These promises were not given in detail at Friday's conference, but we are in a position I to say that they include the following:— Mr. David D.i, £ 25,000 Anonymous ? t5o,ow Anonymous Miss Thomas, Llwynmadoc — £ 5,000 Sir Alfred Mond, M.P £5,000 Mr. William Jenkins (Ocean Coal Co.) £1,000 Mr. Tom Evans (Ocean Coal Co.) £500 £136,500 I The two very munificent donations given anonymously come from a source which will be readily recognised, and Wales will never cease to remember what it owes to the wise and princely generosity of a bountiful! family. The scheme will, we believe, rouse unbounded satisfaction throughout the length and breadth of Wales, and the magnificent lead which the originator of the scheme has given to his countrymen and I countrywomen will, we earnestly trust, I evoke a response worthy of the double object in view. I To make this movement the success it ought and deserves to be, subscriptions should promptly follow those we publish this morning. The Western Mail has decided to open a Fund in aid of the scheme.
IMONDAY'S RACING I
MONDAY'S RACING I NOTTINGHAM PROGRAMME I —The SOUTHWELL PLATE (high- weight handicap) of 105 sovs; win- ners extra. Seven furlongs. ys at lb mt Buchanan's chantet= Darling 4 9 4 Mr C Youngr's ?Uaric 0 Young 5 8 3 Mx üFlg'n Buh<?- a 8 2 Mr CbaJenor's Quixotic ComieU 5 82 Mr Morries soo.=: MorT>» 4 8 2 Mr G: fled Queen Phiilipe 3 8 1 Loni Durham's Knvv P Peck 3 8 1 M?? D,?-1. F,l Pot? 0 Archer 3 8 1 Mr Buchanan'e John Splendid Rohint<Mi 7 £ t Mr SrI. V Furaeting .R"bineon 3 8 1 Major Edward's Xonunac -Major Kdwarde 3 8 0 Mr losrlobyV- Jaq W Elsey 4 7 12 MT J Cannon's Miseed Catch Cannon 4 7 12 Mr Barton's Fotclew?m .?. Medcalfe 4 711 Mr (tout's FIcn Phillips 3 7 10 Mr Wootton'e TŸ7i-J¿: +}g -)ir ]Mwazd,,ws imd. P HaTti?gn3 7 10 Mr OofUne'8 Rouleau Oliins 4 7 9 Mr Go!M'? Rea?e E?,j F.. J?y 478 L de Bothjichild's AleSBanctao Watson 3 7 8 liOrd G Dundau's Printer's Pie Lord G Dun-das 4 7 8 Mr Bowl's Collegiaii Hoyle 3 7 7 Mr Buctworth's CShinchiWa Pirestley 3 7 6 Lord KiMemcre'p Flym? f.?) J Dawson 3 7 6 Mr Preniioe'n Church HiH 8 J BeU 576 Mr ^oman'e JUe1 .W Walters 3 7 6 Mr Christie's Bull's Itim .H Darhng 575 Mr G W Smith's Rameldrv E Smith 6 7 4 Mr G Aston's L?dy Lonety ..?. ?hte?r 672 MT VJ' Tipperaty l?? =-.=::= f Mr Lapdate's Tttrsor I'Anom47a —The CASTLE SELLING PLATE of 106 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 arxva. Five furlongs, Lard VBstlh 1-d ChnLmondedWo ??vertey ..?..L<M?B ?90 Mr -thrp's Sandy Mac .?.hehir 690 Mr Darcrtreij-'s Hasty Pudding Tabor 3 8 12 Mj Hibbert's Bed Mollet Cti ?e?38 12 Mr E CMM?s Shy Lad -Hobmaon & 8 U Mr i Baylis's Dooita, t reader, jun 4 8 11 Mr Miurray-&La.v ert'e I?dy Macbeth W Klasy 3 8 9 Mr L Bobiosm's Autonomy Brewer 3 8 8 1-d S?h-*IUT GoMen 'V?ev? C Wauph 3 8 5 Mr ? -kowu. SeotogW .J w Mr Practice's GrwsrOitriit B Jarlio276 Mr Shepherd's Fair Dorothy Shepherd 2 7 6 Mr Ohandos-Pole's Swank Clchwind272 —The BESTWOOD NURSERY PLAT E{handicap) of 200 sovs; the second to receive 20 aovs. Five furlongs. etlb Mr J Joel, Waierwilkw McTtlIn 9 0 Mr KirfcwaS'e Wet NJcht .Cofiing 9 0 Sir B Caesel's f by Wiliiaa the Thadtly BlackweH 8 13 Lercl Derby's Pesepoiis oS 12 Mr Stedall's La Petite Lune .Sadler, jun 311 Mr S Joel'e Maarnulada C Peck 8 10 Lord Elleemere's Pickmore J DaW8O!l 7 Prinoe HaXzteUJt's Bxvlueive Jlaetrngs 8 7 Sir J Kelk's 8 6 Mr C Birkkx's Sea<iune Leach 8 6 Mr J Meeker's Meltuaa .Private 8 4 Mr Fallon's c. by Florizel II-Seocot.iDe Fallon 8 4 Mx Caaalet's lIoooe oi Orange Leach a 4 Mr Botterill'a Proud Princesa ..Bot-terill 8 4 Air C Meyer's Rigoletto .Dewhumt 8 4 (Japt Hughes's Little Blane -Daviea 3 3 Lord West'oury's Macann. FSatquharson 8 3 Mr Bowen'e Forgotten Mr G Palmer's Ruapuna W Iiteey 8 1 Lord Dsrby's f by Chaucer-Ðjector Lambton 8 1 Lord DuTiianr's Sauve Qui Peut P Peck 8 0 Mt Lytham's Batonavair 7 13 Mr StoTW- Newnham Borers 7 12 Mr Dyer's Ma Laddie C, Archer 7 12 Capt H Purefoy's f by, CupbeareT—Phoenix Park Beardeiey 7 11 l.ord Qastleraag-h's Agrah Dewhurat 7 10 Mj J Uuskeen c by WinVfieM—Salome Private 7 9 Lady de Bathe's War Horse Bobinaon 7 9 Mr Butrf"8 Matin Pasha Butters 7 9 Mr L de lSothechjld's Fanager W a toon 7 9 Lord EHe&more's Invoetifration J Dawaon 7 8 Mr N de Szem«r*>'s Artbut D Batters 7 S Mr B J Farquharten'a Fowling Bridge Farquliaraon 7 7 Mr Morrieori'fi Noka Nugent 7 7 Mx Benson's J.-phine Medcalfe 7 ? l?rd St SOJ;=P,cM ?% A-ugh7 7 Coionel Fenwick's f by Sir Geoffrey or SiOKtridge 1 -Absurdity NilgenL 7 6 Mir Lamach's c !><• Jeddah—Keelraw Sanderaon 7 5 Mr Lapdale's Golden Tint Mr Christie's c by Orvieto—Gold Paste H Darling 7 4 Major E Loder's Sacred Ibis Gilprn 7 3 Mr Fawn's M.P Fagan 7 3 Mr E smith's Teviot .G K Smith 7 2 Mr Heaton's lartilliaii .Private 7 2 Mr A Steveiw's Before Stuishine .East 7 2 Mr Burrell'H f by Cupbearer-Lartona. II Rhodes 7 1 Mr G Aston's Dolan's Pride VIxelex70 Mr Whipp's e by Minting—Evelyn Winipp 6 1-i M.r W T Shaxpe'e White Collar W Efcey 6 13 -The NOTTINGHAM HANDICAP PLATE of 500 sovs; the second to receive 30 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. yest lb Mr Singier'« Piedmont Taylor 4 9 3 Mr Fallow s Fallna9 0 lr P walker's Accurate F Hartigan49 U Mr G Ed'v.ard-ce'8 Anchora P Hartigan 5' a 11 Ar L de itothschi-ld'ti ca,trail Wavson i 8ij Mr J Jool't StwepM, Mortoa 3 8 9 Lord lJoooiûte Pickering 4 8 4 Mr Victory Sadler, jiui 4 111 Mr Hiboert's Assayor .J Ca.nnon 4 7 9 Mr Uollaii'e Tiripapa F Day 5 7 7 Colonel Story 'e Ejection J Daw ton 3 7 5 -The TRENT SELLING PLATE of 150 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Seven furlongri. ys st lb Mr SpaJding'e Avenger ,Goodga.mes 6 1 Mr G Aston's Lady heeler 5 9 1 cupt .bewicke's leug-h Bramley 4 9 1 Mrs Coultiiwaite'e Full Mask Ooulthwaite 4 3 12 Mr W Forbe«,i> &t Mroy ,ba,rUn.g 3 8 9 Air Jim tools Drury Laiie .Ia.oor 3 8 Mr l>ioom I-Hierwcod 3 8 6 Mr J M Bell's Pickled Pepper J M Bell 2 7 2 Mr Hailick'e Bomoaatic ilallick 2 7 2 Mr i?wen'ti Roeoies Hoyle 2 6 k> t :o::= French P¡üm"ë: ¡ Mr Cfcnitbaon's Kitty MuMoon .RhOOe6 2 £. I Air W tvymSham'3 Koubadah ii Sadler 2 6 15 Mr M Butcher' f by Teufei—Mies Gun Alien 2 6 10 Mr B Child's Suean .A Walters 2 6 10 Mr R DobeU's Ellie O."roole Kooney 2 6 10 Mr Fagan's Datiaint Faguii2 6 10 —The RUFFORD ABBEY MAIDEN PLATE of 103 sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. One mile. ys st lb Mr Bletscc's Bonnie Lesley .Blel.t;oe 4 8 12 Mr W H V\alker'» Prince Pippin Fergusson 4 8 12 Mr R Walker's Dinnet C Leader 4 8 12 Mr Gilpin's Salamanca Gilpin 3 8 11 Mr AstorV Salamis W Waugh 3 8 4 Mr Bdwardcs'e Dartoi .P Hirtigan384 Mr Gollan's 'Southern Oroee F Day 3 8 4 Mr Jeffrey's Led Urmes F Day 3 8 4 Mr Joel's l'eade W Walters 3 8 4 Lord Elinton S Darling 3 8 4 Mr Lvtham's lagadere .Wootton 3 8 4 Mr Clocte'e QuickA-titch C Marc'h 3 8 1 Lord Derby's Datuia Mareh 381 Mt llfinem.aiii)' Catherine Peebles 3 8 1 Clpt Honifrav'p Bloom R Sherwood 3 8 1 Mr W A Jr?i;s's g by lan-—White Veil Jarvig 3 8 1 Lord Wolvertoii'9 g by Love Wisely—Princefs ?aiMn .°. L?mbton 3 81 Mt A Wood's., f by Colar—Cardinalea A Wood 3 8 1
WINNING -JOCKEYS.I
WINNING JOCKEYS. I (compil-3d from March 14 to September 30 inclusive.) I Bdg. weight. st lb 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Un. T). 1 trc. F. Wootton .7 6 ..91 ..90 -.65 ..189 ..435 ..20.91 D. Maher .810 .-89..54..39..146 ..328 ..27.13 C. Trigg .7 0 -.62 ..65 ..67 ..336 ..530 ..11.69 W. A. Higgs .8 0 ..61 ..58 ..51 ..196 ..366 ..16.66 W. Saxby 8 8 ..45 ..42 ..34 ..153 ..274 ..16.42 Wal. Griggs 7 12 ..41 ..28 ..42 ..207 ..318 ..12.89 Rickaby, jun.7 1 ..39 ..45 ..31 ..196 ..311 ..12.54 Wm. Griggs ,8 0 ..39 ..41 ..43 ..204 ..327 ..11.92 F. S. Fox .7 3 ..35 ..50 ..38 ..294 ..417 8.39 H. Randall .7 12 ..31 ,.4fi ..21 ..170 ..270 ..11.48 E. Wheatley 7 10 ..36 ..26 ..20 97 ..179 ..20.11 J. H. Martin 7 7 ..31 ..35 ..27 ..122 ..215 ..14.41 H. Jones .810 ..28 ..29 ..20 ..112 ..189 ..14.81 S. Wootton .612 ..27 ..32 ..29 ..216 ..304 8.88 A. Tempieman .8 0 ..29 ..15 ..15 J38 ..197 ..14.67 H. Jellis 6 0 *-29 .34 ..30 ..189 ..282 ..10.28 C. Ringstead .8 0 ..25 ..32 ..36 ..220 ..33 7.98 J. Clark .7 11 -23 32 ..18 ..101 ..174 ..13.21 J. Plant 7 2 ..23, 8 -.13 -.124 ..168 ..13.69 E. Ptpet .7 6 ..22 ..14 ..12 ..153 ..201 ..10.90 C. Foy .7 0 ..26 ..23 ..34 ..101 ..284 9.15
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IFoul Football at CardiffI
Foul Football at Cardiff I AMAZING LETTER FROM SECRETARY [By CITIZEN."} I "O! that mine enemy would write a book." I received an unexpected lesson in the polite art of letter-writing on Wednesday night when the Editor handed me the remarkable document which is printed below. The letter is written on the official paper of the Ton Pentre Association Football Club, and is dated September 27 from the address of the secretary. The missive reads,, verba- tim et literatim Dear Mr. Editor,-A-fter reading the remarks of Citizen and Forward, I feel it my duty to refute their biassed report of our match v. Cardiff City, and I would like to ask the old Soccerite Expert (?) a few questions through the medium of your paper. Has he ever played football? Does he know what it is to meet rivals under the supervision of a weak official? Did the visiting team commence the scene? How many times was Abley warned during the game? Will his advice tend to improve or increase the feeling? And lastly, but not least: Was Abley kicked ? I am as eager and as anxious as any Citizen to see clean football, but I feel that the Bounce and Importance and Flare of Paper given to a club always carries soite feeling in the play of their opponents. Ask Merthyr their experience two seasons ago. k Photographs I admire Mr. Editor, but to us one descriptive of the supposed kicked AHey does not add to the glory of football, aa it only shows the culminating point, and not what led up to it. Why did Abley wear a heavy ring? What remarks did Abley make to the visiting half-back? What was he warned for? (keeping his temper I presume). Don't find excuses for your reserve team going to C-wm, it was chosen before the match v. Ton Pentre, and give the Cwm "lads" as much praise as they deserve for whacking Cardiff City, it adds bitterness to my cup. Note the difference, Mr. Editor. Ton. v. Cardiff City, several columns, including pictures. Cwm v. Cardiff City, about ten lines, no pictures. Won't that cause ill-feeling between clubs? Won't that tend to increase these dis- graceful scenes in South Wales? Won't that determine players to leave football to revenge himself on the favoured ones of the press? I hope, Mr. Editor, my forecast is not a true one, but there are warm times in store for the City team throughout South Wales. Every club likes a little praise, a.nd every player likes encouragement, and a little less to some and more to others would allay a great deal of feeling.—Yours faithfully, SECRETARY. This letter is not signed by Mr. W. E. ChiUington, the secretary of the Ton Pentre Club, with his own name, but happening to have in my possession a letter which does bear his signature—a very much more courteous letter, by the way-I took the pre- caution to compare the handwriting of both letters. I was instantly convinced that, despite the absence of Mr. Chillington's name, he was the author of the letter addressed to my editor. I accordingly wrote to Mr. Cnilnngton on Thursday, the 29th of September, as follows:— Sir,-The editor has handed me a remark- able letter of abuse, which, although not signed by you, is apparently in your hand- writing. The purely abusive part of the communication calls for no comment beyond the confession that if all the officials of the Ton Pentre Club are as irresponsible as you are, wonder no longer arises that the team disgraced itself on Saturday. The concluding threat with reference to the r-Pti- of Cardiff City throughout Sooth Wales is, however, quite another matter, and unless you wish to withdraw the letter, and do so immediately, I shall forward it to the secretary of the Southern LeagnO, and subsOQaentlY to the chairman oTt?'We?h  Council. ? ? ? ??- Mr. Cbillmgton has not availed himself of the chance afforded him of withdrawing his letter, though I have allowed him consider- ably more than twenty-four hours in which to take that course. I have no alternative therefore, but to take the step which in my letter to Mr. Chillington I indicated I should consider necessary if he stood by what he has written. Further than this, and beyond the observation made in my letter on the subject I proPose to take no notice of Mr. Chillington's virulent outburst.
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