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BREWSTER SESSIONS, I CKICKIIOWELL. I The annual brewster sessions for the division of Crickhowell was held at the Town-hall, Crick- taowpll, on Friday (before Messrs. R. Townley Woodman and John A. Doyle). Superintendent George Winterson presented his report, which stated that there were in the division 59 alehouses, 15 be erhouses, 1 ciderhouse, aud 2 licensed grocer- making a total of 77. The licensed houses dining the past year had been generally well conducted, with the exception of live, which had been pro- ) ceeded asainst. and convicted. There was no objection to ^.e renewal of any of the licences. The population, according to tho last census, was I 7,706 for tho Crickhowell licensing district.; 15 LAIN A. The nnnual licensing sessions for the parish of I Acerystruth was held on Friday-before Mr. H. W. fludJicorn (in the chair), Messrs. James I Phillips and J. Shaw Phillips, and the Rev. Howell Howell.—Superintendent Parker, in his annual feport, stated that the number of houses licensed for the sale of intoxicating drink was as follows (on premises), 39; beerhouses (off premises), 3; wholesale dealei- (to sell off), 6; grocers, I-tr'tf¡l 92, being one l licensed house to every 202'S0 of the population. { No notices of objection to the renewal of licences had been issued. He had received notice that an application would be made by tha Railway Tavern, Blaina, licensed nt present to sdl off. for an indoor licence, and lie opposed theappli- cation. Mr. T. (r. Powell, solicitor,Beaufort, applied on behalf of Mr. Tom Simmons, landlord of the Railway Tavern, Blaina, for a full licence. He i stated that the neighbourhood in which the house I was situated was a growing district, and a number of houses were built and more were in course of construction in the locality.— Superintendent Parker opposed on the ground that he considered that the accommodation was not needed. This application had been made at the two previous sessions and had been refused.—The application was again refused.

THE RECENT COLLIERY FATALITY AT BLAINA. j HOW COLLIERS LOSE THEIR LIVES. ) An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of John iJeaie, coilier, who was killed at r the Henwain Pit. Blaina, on Saturday, August 23,; ■was held at the Police-Station on Friday, bofore • Mt. E. H. Davies, deputy coroner. The deceased. ( it appears, was holing beneath the coal when it; fell upon him, killing him on the spor. From the evidence of Jnme8 Shepard, a collier workin, in partnership with tho deceased, it transpired that Shepard had told the deceased he had better erect a sptag f agaist the coal before proceeding any further with the holing. Deceased, however, declared it wae > safe enrugli.-In ,tnswer to Mr. Martin, inspector- of mines, witness said that there had been a sprng Ii up, but it was pulled down ecause it was in the t way of the deceased holing. Mr. Martin con- ) tended that it was nothing les3 than a case of suicide for the deceased to have gone to holo |. under the coal without spragging it—.A verdict of Accidental death was returned.

A FERNDALE DRUNKARDS SEXSE-j LESSFKEAK. At Cymmer Police-court on Friday (before the E Stipendiary and Dr. fl. N. Da vies) David Joseph, jj Ferndale, was charged that, when drunk, he put! a ball of compressed powder irit,, t lie lire at his )louse, wtierobv an cxl)lo-,i,)ri t,,olc pl,-t(,e, s(, wounding defendant's right h'lDd anù Iliq wiffJ's arm. Defendant has five children. In consequence j of his injury, which will prevent his working foi l at least two months, he was only bound over in £ 5 to appear if called upon to do so. f

h NEGLIGENT COLLIERS AT BLAIINI. I V At Elaina Police-court on Friday William Lpwis and James Butler, colliers, of Blainn, were charged f by Messrs. J"lm Lmcast r and Co. with neglect- ing to properl' timber their wurkin? places on the 15th of Au?ns). Mr. J. I'. nïlliam. collierv manager, stated that in consequence of the ) negligence of the defendants a lad was seriously [ injured and his hfo for some timo endangered. I The company had about 2,500 men in their em-' ploy,nnd about 20 per cent.were boys under sixteen I yrars of age. Thiy wished to impress upon the! men that they were responsible for the sflfdy of voung lads workingi'r >IIHII. Defendants pleaded gailty, nnd were fined 40s. and costs each. cr one month's imprisonment.

m_ I THE AS GELS LOOKED AFTER I A remarkable story comes from Walcha, New A I it I It, was lost in the bush, and although every effort was iv. »de to trace her, she was not found for four days. At the end of that time she was found a'ive, and apparently little the worse for the exposure. The child, who had only a light print drcsson. had no f.)nd during tho whole of the time, and the weather was bitterly cold,with snow on the ground, A dog and a goat had accompanied the child for two days, but during the latter half of her wrmderings she was in utter loneliness.

 r I AN UNMUSICAL ]5{SI101\ The Bishop of London is unmus:cal. Indeed, I Dr. Temple (who tells the story against himself) I was so pointedly rebuked by a working man for I attempting to j..in in singing a hymn at an East- I end church that lie li lt oblisred to desist.

A Reiser's telegram, dated New York, August 28, says.—During a trial at Lo/ie Branch to-day, the lour-year-old colt Snivator be:tt the mile running record of lmin. 39|«ec., covering the distance in lmin. 25isec. The course was a straight one., A FAIK, BKACTIIITL MIS.—Kulpholine .so.ip »;ives ths 1,1: tint a\1 1"'a)I.m.;(! li\oo:n ol 110 I'feet com- uiakex lh« bkiu smootli, 8\11' ealthy. com- lorr.a\dt-I:t1. 'ail>i>>u. Krerywhtre LCSSl HonowAY.s Puts.—Sudden tran-itions from fiez.t to colli, or from raw, incleiuent weatiier lo oi prmive t.iui.ues, favour the tievelol nient of in^uii'oHl wiiit?b L1; :St\t \;cI'i\ll'¡" I;i,r't:i by au eørly resort tQ these )>ur>fyii<K, reyiilatiiip.iiiiil ins Fiiis. This well-known ;>1 highly iistfeincd mi-'lteins iiflovOs a Kite »iul e:iay n'aH.y for almost every '():till.li'JI",1 urorn- which unhealthy cliniute*. rapid "au¡:e.>, or (Vetetic error cmII eueent'er, uml eaeutunlly rouioves any weakness gelf-initulgetit hlbitg lUay liiin c iti(iticeit In nil conditions of the sy.tem bordering on iliscm*. such iw aro iudicateil by tip ithy, !I,"I.;SIles., and >lr !!oiMyV ^iiis will ,.rove esi.t'ciAlly serriceable It) lie;iHiit:|c the vlyacltv of MfuJ ami botv annrecUted tiv both Ii IZWS

I '11V 'SlDJ AGltJOULTURAL I SOCIETY. I ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tho above society held itg annual exhibition at .Vewca-tle-Emlyn on Friday, arul, t \ken as a whole, the affair was a great success, ihe weather was very favourable from a spectator's point of view and tho attendance especially was very good, The line weather, no doubt, kept many of the farmers jut home at the harvest operations, hut, as it was, there was a goodly number of them present. Not, j only did the entries show a considerable increaso i when compired with I hose of last year, but a marked improvement was to be observed in nearly :iil (Iel)ii ttiientg. Ilorsts inny be described ns having improved, but we saw but few of those grund hi cks for which tho county of Cardigan litis iliad: itself famous. However, cobs were a capital display, and some of the animals showed rare movillg qualities. Highly-bred horses, too, were a very fine lot. As for cattle, the display of blacks was good, but coloured cattle did not appear in sucti force, and they were not the excel- lent lot we are wont to see at the show. The judges wci-e:-CiLi tie, sheep, and pigs. Mr. Davies, i'ypiec; Llanarthney and Mr. Lewis, Grong.ir Hit!, uear Carmarthen horses, Mr. T. H. R. Hughes, M.V.H., Neauddfawr, and Mr. Pereival, Stack pole Court butter, Mr. T. C. Davies, Llan- dys.sil; ard Mr. JI. Jv Bees, Penrhewella. The secre- tary was Mr. T. Evan?, Cetricwrt. The following is THE PlilZK LIST:— Bi, U'K CATTLK.— Hull of any a?e 1st. Messrs DMies, BL.t( 'K CATTLI:I?tlli Of \Y<-t!)f.?n?r. U.mb.idv; UnU, Mr John Davies, Pen- h?'fawr. Bull not exceeding two y?ara old: Mr Thomas h'v n?, Trnc.h raur F.n'n. C"w in calf or ntUk ht. Mr .1. Howeils, W'Hiinrhydcli'd; 2nd. Mr David Davies, Pur li- nes:. Twii-vear-olii heifer in calf: 1st, Mr Henry A. Thomas, Mountain llall; 2nd, Mr J. Howeils. One- veai-oid bcih-r 1st, Mr J. Howrils, Wauiirh.vildod idlul, l -Uoinan liavles, Cvlleeli. Pair lif two-ve.ir-old Steers 1st. Mr David Davies. Parknest; 2nd, Mr David Stephen Davies, Cifan Farm. Pair of one-year-old steers: 1st. hssrs Davies U ei noleutawr. Lliinboidy Mr J. Howeils. Bull call Mr Henry A. Thomas, Mountain Hall. Heifer call Mr Henry A. Tliomis. COUH-KKD CATII.K —Boll of any age 1st. Mrs Lewis, Clvnview Mr liavid Davies, Farkneat 3rd. Mr Û. M. Williams, Ciellis»lt.v. Bull iiot years old 1st, Mr John James. Dolgocli 2nd, Mr G. b Uowi-n, etradniore; 3rd. Mr James Evaus, Pengweru- u.-haf. CIIW, in calt or millc: 1st, Mr Thomas Evans, Ll\vvndurn; Mr D.n id Davies. Two-year-old heiter, in calf 1st. and £ nd, Captain Jones-Parry, lyllwyd 3rd, Air Tfiornas Evans. Otic-year-ftd heifir 1st, Air John James iind. Mi- Havill Davies. l'nir of two-year-old steers 1st, Mr Thomas Evans 2nd, Mr David Davies. Pair of one-year-old steers: 1st, Mi David Davies 2nd, Mr David Hteptien Davies, Caran. Bull calf I st. Mr. C. D. D. Morgan-Kichnrdson, Noyadd Wdvm 2ml, Mr Thomas Evans. Heifer calf 1st, Mr Morgan Jones, Peiiylaii 2nd, Mr John Jones, Einlvn Arms. HOKSKS. —CiU't hrood mare, with IH-r colt at her feet: t, Mr Ioiiii Liovd Jon. s.Gilfaeh Ziid. Mr John Evan?, Nniityci. Cart neldius; or lilly, tiiree years old Mr G. li. llJwen, Stiadmore. Curl i:elding or lilly, two years od: Mr 1,1. P. George, Bailey. CAct t-olt ot- fljiy. olie year old. Mr John ivans, .Vkinyci. iiacune.y uiouu male wiili her eolt. at h.r feet, not exceeding 10 huiul- lii.'li ^ir John James, Dolgoeh. Hackney filly or .»• fairiii. three years old 1st. Mr John Williams, Tilivdtaeh 2nd, Mr David llioinas, Padfa. Haeknev lilly or gelding, two years old Mr Thomas Evans. Llwyii- dui-is. Hackney toll, tilly, or gelding, one year old • Mes?rs Davies, W'ernoieufawr. Llanboidy. Pony, not exceeding 13 hands liigli 1st, Mr Thomas Evans, demos 2nd. Mr Stephen Morgan, Cardigan. Iti-uod jrmre, exceeding 15 hands high, got. by it thoroughbred horse: Mr John V. Colby, Rliosy- gilweii. 1-lilv ov gelding, two years old, got hy a thoroughbred" horse: 1st. Mr John Phillips, iaerllcun 2nd. Lieut .-colonel Howell. Pantgwyn, Colt or lilly, one year old. got by a thoroughbred horse 1st, Mi- David faviea. Park nest,; End, Mr John Phillips, Caer- 1 Icon. Suckling colt or filly, got by a draught stallion 1st. Air John Evans, Nantyci; 2nd, Mr Thomas Evans, Iwyndnris. Suckling colt or tilly.got by a thoroughbred or hackney stnJlioll: 1st, Mr Thomas I)ax-ies,Wei-iifmch lIll. Mr Jo in James. Dolgech. t-ni-.i:—Short wool ram (agedl; 1st, Mr D. Thomas, CastelKlralnog 2nd, Mr John Phillips, Caerlleon, Short wool inm, not. exceeding two years: 1st, Mr J. O. Kicliards, Ffoswine; 2nd, David Thomas, Castell 'drainog, Earn lamb 1st, Mr David Thomas. Castell I drainog 2nd, Mr Joshua Davies. Petigraig I Three shortwoul ewes (aged): 1st and 2nd, Mr John Phillips, Cnerlleon, Three short wool ewes, one year old liotilst, inir Morgan Jones, Penylan; 1st, Mr John Phillips; 2nd. Mr U. Thomas. CastfUdrainog. Three lamb ewes 1st, Mr Mavnard Howell, Brynchwith; 2nd, Mr David Davies, Parknest. I PIT;s.—Boar of any large breed: 1st, Mr Henry A. ,Thomas, Mountain Hill; 2nd, Mr G. M. Williams, -3-ellygattl. Sow of any large breed: 1st and 2nd, Mr I David Davies. t?mall boar: Hon 1st, Mrs Lewis, i Olynliew; lion 2nd, Mr C. D. Tyler, Mount Gernos. Sow 1st mid 2nd. Mr David Davies. BPKCIAL PRIZES TO TKNANT FAHMEKS, &c.-Cartmare vith her coit at her feet (given by Lord Emlyn): Mr 1). .Lloyd Joins, G ;lfaeh. Youting heifcrutanyftUte L'retd given bv Lord Emlviu 1st. Mr J. Howeils, Waun- rhvddod" 2nd. Mr J ilm James, Dolgoeh. Black cow in cu if or milk (given by Lord Emlyn): 1st and 2nd, Mr J. Howeils. Cow in calf or milk, the property of an agri cultural labourer: 1st, Mr Henry Jones, Bribwll; 2nd, Mrs Margaret. Davies, Uhyti, UTHKR SPECIAL Puizrs — Cob, eix years old ami under, not exceeding lb hands high (given by the presi- dent) 1st, Messrs \V. and -11. Thomas; 2ml, Mr David Davies, P; ince of Wales. Pair of cart horses, open to lill uonu fide farmers in the country hunted by the Tivy- «ide foxhounds (given "by the vice-president): 1st, Mr John Evans, Nantyci 2nd. Mr Thomas Evans. L'.wynduris 3rd, Mr J. M. Williams, Qelligatti. Best lumper over a liis;ht. ot hurdles 1st, Mr ha:IC Davies, Treieeh 2nd, Mr ltoberts. Salutation Inn, Newcastle- timlyn. lirrrsn.—Cask of buffer, not less than 801b. 1st, Mr 2. Wodehouse, Llwynbedw 21111. Messrs W, and M. I'homas. Six pounds of fresh btitter 1st. Mr L. H. Jenkins, Cilbrona 2nd, Messrs Yf. and M. Thomas. •>ix pounds of fresh but ter, by tenant farmers only 1st, 111' Thomas Davies, Gluscoed. THE DINER. I The dinner took place at the Emlyn Arms Hotel, and was nttendtd by a very distinguished com- pany, including the president (Mr. J. O. Colby, Khosygilwen, in the chair), Col. J. R. Uowell, Mr.W. O. Urigstockc, Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., Mr. G. II. Uowui, Strndmorc Mr" U. n. Howell, Plaspnnt; D. J. Taylor, Blaenclyffryn and Mr. Grisinond lunuers-Davies. the toasts usual on such occa- sions were given, and from some of the speeches it appeared that tttH society was in a very healthy state. -i,lr. J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., responded on behalf (Î the county member. and received a very hearty reception. Heapoko ir. feeling terms of the hIe Mr. 1). Pugh. M.P., and, referring to the ques- tion of butter factories, advised the farmers of Tivysido lo follow the example of their contempo- raries at St. Clear. where a butter factory had been established and proved it success.

THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION I PLAY. AX AMERICAN WOULD FILL THE STAGE I WITH APOSTLES. A recent visitor to the Passion Play at Ober- ommergiu, who liis just returned to London, tells the London correspundent, of the Birmingham lunlii Post that thero is a rush each Sundny for places, and notwithstanding the two extra week- day performances this week, the bulk of the two thousand reserved seats are filled by English and Airericau visitors, chiefly Americans. It is reported of an American theatrical manager who has just bcm to Oberatnmorgau with a view to transporting play and players to the Stlltes that he wits horrified to learn there were only twelve p t I L, s. Ile contemplated clothing at least a hundred. Tho good sense of the villagers was proof against his blandislitiient.4, and if he wants it Passion Play in America he will have to construct otie hims 'lf. He can then introduce as many apostles us he pleases.

k SCHOOLBOY'S HOLIDAY AND THE I BABY. Apropos of country holidays for poor children, Mr. S. E. Lambert, solicitor, sends to the D(iil4, Graphic the following essay on "My Holidays, and How I Enjoyed Them," by a London Board School boy ■" I did not enjoy my holidays at nil. Every day I had the baby to mind from nine o'clock in the morning till nine o'clock at niglit, which I did not like at all. When I took the baby in at night, my mother would say, I Now, George, get off your boots for bed,' and if I said, 'All right, mother, wait a minute,' she would come and slap my fllce. When I get into bed, the Ab iby will not go to sleep, so I have to put liiin on ilie fltior, and open the piano for him to play. When he had done playing it, he would come and set on the bed agnin and begin crying. He would go to sleep for about an hour, then he would wake up and begin pinching my eyes for me to wake up. By that time it would ba morn- ing, and I would go to sleep, and my sister would come and call me, and take the baby downstairs, I and five him his food, and get him ready to go out." Mr. Lambeit, who vouches for the genuine- ness of this composition, explains that the ••piano" referred to is probably a toy musical instrument.

DEATH OF A RECLUSE. I A woman living in Moselle-avenue, Noel Park, beckoned to Constable Peopnll on Thursday. Upon making inquiries the constable found that; a man named Shoitland, about 60 years of age, who had live 1 alone, bad not been seen since Monday evening. The constable immediately went to the house, 180, Mosello-avenue, and not being able to gain admittance at the front door. went to the hack. Having made an entry into the house the dead body of Shortland was disco- vered. At present tho case is shrouded in mystery.

— As TRR MAHKKT GOF. WIVES MUST BUY, Thrve in no article of consumption so readiiy adulterated ns I 'tVa. Much, if not nil. tit- I)ends ut)oii the buying, Horniinaii and Co. ptll the hcff. Tirtin only, selected from the choice spring ¡:fltn"rln¡:, Ilorninian's Tea is absolutely purt, and cut be taken wkh advantage by ihe liarawiert brain worker aid weary niecUHDic. Str « million I p, Kill sold annually. last, of Acmta 111 the i-arditt; liowell. -05, ¡ll1to-a.rtoet: T-har.i ,1 son, llnre-rouil Anlhouy, W, 8t. Mary-street: Williams, chemist. B, .Ttuiiei-»tr«st; Monday, chemist. Dulle nti cat: 1-iv.ai. Hii, clifton-streel; Dock and Son. Chemius, sit..loliiiVwitlaie; Oolenmu aiiit (lo., 8, tilgb-stree; ,Icme«. (Iieinii:, ltoatU; Williams, 11, uuwstreas; Hancoci. ■iiiri i <i., .vim; Mumford, Splotlaml ■ Fletcher, Ca.thays; Jones, Roath; Rwrrles, 108, Qusen- Htreeii, Vomtii, Ohemii. CantOtt (lrvnrthen ninith iind Co.. If. Qceeuntreet William*, 1 Guild, b:cll-tquario, Rtc-bartla. 16. LiLminas-Weet. Cowturidie: Tnomafl, C'hetuiH. Itridgena Wilitmrn, Pon-oflioe. l'onty- prAn Key. ehelllillt. Uiiutrisgant: Uewellyn. Cheailut, mol Kt iNivhridtre. Atieriiare: W. J. Tbomas, Ciiemisv nnnuiieroitfl-placf. Treherhert: Rlcnunls, CWunixt. M«rth> Bo.pheiiK, I 11. ,I. ¡'anI,' I*! ALter. ("Iievdst.. Ca.\r>l on; Ho kfns. I:h!) "¡ø, %rry Dont. PnntatAawf-: Jonbn Ohemi ii. X.,th: Hatelon*. <v.iei«i«t. Hiiwniu Ueorle CbtuiUt. Cwmaron AtllO!d, Chemist, kc. Lira

NEW COUNTY CLUB FOR CARDIFF. For some years the members of the Cardiff I County Club have had their headquarlers at the northern end of the Royal Hotel, St. Mary-street. When, however, the Royal Hotel Company decided I to enlarge the hotel, the members of the club were ashed to look nut for new premises. This was done, and, after considerable negotiations, Lord Hute grunted a site in the Cardiff Arms Park, adjoining the tennis club ptpmisep, and on the ground occupied at present by the Cardiff Quoit Club. Mr. E. W. M. Corbett, architect, was entrusted with the preparation of tho plans, which provide for the erection of a handsome and substantial block of buildings. The new club, the elevation of which is shown in the above sketch, will be three storeys high, and built with local stone with terra-cottn facings. It will bo lighted by heavy mullioned windows, and the entrance, which is in the centre of the structure, will be approached by a flight of steps. The door opens into a vestibule, with porters' offices on the right. On the left will be placed the committee and secretary's room, 20lt. long by 13ft. in width. Passing through the hall, I on the right, will be a spaclous reading-room, 27ft. by 21ft., and immediately opposite, in the back part of the proinisep, a similar room. At thp extreme end of the lull will be a mag- nificent dining-room, 45ft. by 23ft, the windows of which open into a balcony overlooking tho park. The balcony will run the entire length of the building. On the same flooi will be the manager's office, still-room, serving" lull, and the usual conveniences. In tho base- ment. of the building splendid kitchen and scul" lery accommodation has been made. At the top of a noblo flight of staira, winch communicates with the first floor, will bo a large card room, immediately over the front reading-room. Over the dining and back reading rooms will be twoh indsomebilliard-roomtf, lighted by the windows overlooking the park and from two largo skylights in the Hit above. Over the committee-room will be various dressing-rooms and other offices. The attic plan shows provision for six fat-go bedrooms. It is expected that the work of erection will be proceeded with in a short time.

SANITARY CONDITION OF I THE BARRY DOCK DISTRICT. I AN ALARMING STATE OF AFFAIRS. The first meeting of the health committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held on Fri- day, Air. J. Barstow (chairman) presiding.—The medical officer reported that typhoid fever, measles, and scarlet fever existed in the district, and that the latter was spreading rapidly. He also pointed out, in the course of some observations upon the utter insuffi- ciency of cesspools in the Barry Dock district, that there wore about 300 inhabited houses near the central police-station, in connec- tion with which fully 6,200 gallons of superfluous fluid was created by means of slops,&c., doily.repre- enting a weekly total of 43,400 gallons, a calcula- tion which he considered to be extreniely low. Every trallon of such liquid was fqual to a weight of lOlb., so that the authorities had to provide for the disposal of at lenst nineteen tons a week. It was ridiculous to think that that quantity could enter the few cesspools which existed there, and he did not know how it could be disposed of, inas- much as there was no attempt at drainage and no overflow services, as at Cadoxton. The matter was a most grave one, and lie drended to think what would be the state of affairs in the neighbourhood in another six months.—The Chair- man said that they would require eight scavengers' carts at least to remove sucu a quantity of liquid refuse every day.—After discussion it was resolved to urge the local board to at once press forward the main sewerage work in that part of the dis- trict.—Mr. E. Hughes and the Chairman testified to the fact that the sanitary state of the brook in the old village of Cadoxton was abominable, and required the most urgent attention.

NEATH AND DISTRICT TRAM- WAYS COMPANY (LIMITED). ANNUAL MEETING. I The eighteenth general meeting of the share- holders of this company was held at tho Gwyn- hill), Nentli, on Friday Mr. Walter Whittington (chairman) presiding. The following directors were presentMessrs. John Taylor, Swansea; T. Williams (solicitor), Win. Davies (Pontwhalby), and Thomas Jenkins, Briton Ferry; Dr. Pegee, and Dr. Russell, and amongst the shareholders who attended were Messrs. Hopkin Jones, Will. Rees, Ie. W. Campion, Thomas Phillips, J. Powis, and J. Fear Davies. The directors' report showed that the loss on the twelve months' work- ling amounted to £ 343 6s. fid., but in the out- goings was included the purchase of twenty additional horses, ut a cost of £ 556 2s. The fares lind been reduced in consequence of the late manager running omnibue8 in opposition. Since the cessation of the opposition the receipts, although at reduced fares, had steadily advanced. -The Chairman further explained that the com- pany had had to face tho disadvantage of working under unfavourable contracts for horse pro- Tender. Those contracts had now, however, run out. —Mr. W. Whittington and Mr. E. C. Curtis were re-elected directors, and Mr. Hopkin Jones wns appointed director in the place of Mr Henry Lake, deceased.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH WALES. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERN DIVISION. The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ibis province was held at Pembroke Dock on Thursday under the banner of the Loyal Welsh, No. 378. In the unavoidable absence of Br.). Lord Kensington, the Very Worshipful Rev. W. L. Stradling, P.G.G., deputy provincial grand roaster, occupied the chair, and was supported, r.mongst others, by P.M. S. G. Homfray, D.P.G.M., Monmouthshire. The regular lodge wa opened by the W.M., G. P. Davies, Pembroke Dock, P P.G.S. The Provincial Grand Lodge was held in the schoolroom of St. Julin's Church, kindly lent by the vicar. The Deputy Grand Master invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows:- P.M. Bearder, Lodge 1,148, treasurer; P.M. J. James, Lodge 464. secretary P.M. W. H. Walters, Lodge 464, P.G.S.W.; Iiro. G. p, Davies, Loilge 378, P.G.J.W.; P.M. J. M. Griffiths, Lodge 1,072, P.G. Chaplain: P.M. G. Huntington, Lodge 1,177. P.G. Chaplain; P.M. J. R. Rowlands, Lodge 1,177. P.G. Register; P.M. W. H. Cox. Lodge 671, P.G.S.D. P.M. T. Jones, Lodge 476, P.G.J.D.; Bro. E. Davies, Lodge 990, P.G. Supt. of Works Bro. J. Jones, Lodge 1,748, P.G.D.C.; Bro. A. R. Foster, Lodge 366, P.G.D.C. Assistant; Bro. F. E. Wade, Lodge 1,177, P.G. Sword Bearer Bro. T. G. Hancock, Lodge 378, P.G. Organist; Bro. J. D. Gaskell, Lodge 366, P.G. Standard Bearer Bro. George Freeman, Lodge 999, Assistant Standard Bearer; Bro. J. A. Davies, Lodge 2,001, P.G. P.; Bro. W. G. Davies, Lodge 378, steward Bro. O. K. Butcher, Lodee 378, steward Bro. T. Rogers, Lodge 464, steward; Bro. W. Gibbons, Lodge 476, steward; and Bro. W. Harris, Lodge 1,748, steward. The brethren then proceeded to St. John's Church, where service was conducted by the Rev. D. Bowen, Monkton, assisted by the Rev. G. Hunting- ton, Tenby, the serinon being preached by the Rev. G. M. Griffiths, provincial grand chaplain. The banquet, which was of the most recherche descrip- tion, was served by Bro. It. K. Flutter, White Hart Hotel, 70 brethren buing preseut.

I CARDIFF HORSE SHOW. The entries for the Cardiff Horse Show, which is to take place on September 3 and 4 at ttie Sophia Gardens Field, closed on Thursday evening, except tho?e for the jumping competitions, which can be made up to the day of the show. The total number of the entries, exclusive of the jumping classes, is 494, and it isexpect ed that in the six jump- ing classes there will be over 100 additional entries. The hunting classes r-rd particularly strong, the total number of entries being 153. In the five classes for hacks there are 86 entries, which is in excess of last vear. The single liarness horses classes have obtained 119 entries in nine classes, whilst in the trotting classes there are 21 entries, cart homes 60 entries, and brood mnres 55 entries. The reserved non-smoking" stand has already found favour among a large section of the public, and a number of applications for se:ttq have already been received. The accommodation provided is only for 700 people, so that persons who intend to avail themselves of this additional ndvnutage should make early application for tickets to Mr. W. H. Lewis, solicitor, Queen-street, who is the secretary.

THK Editor of the Medical Annual, after a eare- fal examination of CAIMWAY'M COOOA, pronounces It to be both a food nnd a bevern^e of the highest quality. 1,21006 1 H PO UT A or I EN—*• Co nfltleii tial Adviee FREE per post to all in -neak-and falling health, with lom of ttreafth "nIl YllalitJ'. Fifty yea»' experienae III Nenrotu Aiiiucuu. Ad.l,on the Steml&ry. 3 ",1 4, FttcxIlao-iMpuit-e, tthettteld. Fwnn ot CemMHMait Stec Writ* to-tLujr. a"?

RADICALISM IN SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE. THUEATRNED ATTACK ON COLONEL I MORGAN'S SEAT. The members of the Newport and South Mon- mouthshire Women's Liberal Association held an annual field party and public meeting at Ponthir, near Caerloon, on Thursday, the Hon. Mrs. A. L. Pelham presiding. The Rev. E. Rowe-Evans, Cwmbran the RHV, J. Rees, Caerleon the Rev. D. B. Jones, Caerleon Mr. Fred Davies, Newport; Mr. Robinson, Pontypool; Mr. Conway, Pont- newydd and others addressed the meeting in the evening.-Mr. Fred Davies urged the party to bring out a strong candidate at once. They would have to oppose a very strong man in Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P. He thought that they made a great mistake in bringing out Mr. Bryant in 1886, because lie had haj no opportunity of making himself known to the constituency. He hoped that the party would insist that any candidato who now came forward would take up this position First, Home Rule and secondly, disestablistiment.-Blr. William T. Lee, the agent and secretary, said that since the resuscitation of the association there had been aflutter in the Tory camp. He thought that they were perfectly justified in contesting the scut, notwithstanding the defeat, of 1886. In the 1885 election Colonel Morgan received 4,891 votes and Sir Henry Jhckson 4,293, or a majority of 598 The electors on the regimer were 10,999, but unl) 9,184 polled. In 1886 Colonel Morgan received 6,235 votes and Mr. Oliver Biyant 2,950, or a majority of 2,285. The electors on the register then numbered 11.069, but only 8,185 polled. On the present register tiiere were 15,321 voters, and it was known that there was a large increase at Rogerstone, Newhridge, Christchurch, and other districts. He was sure that territorial influence was much exaggerated in the district, and that there were a large number of Liberals who were burning their candles under a bushel.

PENMAENMAWR AND THE EPISCOPATE. Peninienmawr, on the coast of Carnarvonshire, where Archdeacon Farrar, the Bishop of London, nnd the Bishop of St. Asaph have recently fore- gathered, is not (says tiie Daitil Telegraph) without some interesting rcminiscencos of the Episcopate. According to a well-preserved story the Jato Dr. Mackarness, when sojourning there some twenty years ago, rose early one morning to take a bathe in the sea. On his way to the beach a letter was handed to him, and lie thrust it in his pocket as though it were of no importance. While in the bathing-van, however, he remembered it. and breaking open the envelope found it to contain an offer of the then vacant bishopric of Oxford. The good doctor was much affected by the unexpected communication, but after due consideration, as is well known, lie accepted the appointment.

CARDIFF HHIIEH GRADE SCHOOL. I SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS. The following communication has just been re- ceived by the clerk of the Cardiff Schooi Board from the Science "nd Art Department With reference to the science and art scholarships in coiinee, ioii with the above school for the year 18,9i. on the results of the late science examination, I am directed to state that the following is the order of merit. BOYS.—Division 1: John C. Beer (first year),J £ 9. Division 2. (1) Philip E. Milford (first year), £ 9; (2) liitwin S. Wilsoil (lirar. year). £ 9; (3) William Tonkin (second veur) and William John (first year), £ 12 be- tween them. t. Gnxs.—(1) Winifred May Lewis (third year). 1!15; (2) Henrietta L. l'rimnell (second yorr). tl2; and (3) Gwendoline H. Bovey (second year), 1;12."

GAZETTE NEWS. BANKRUPTCY ACT. 1883.-RECFIVING ORDERS. William Griffiths, Dafen, near Llanelly, butcher. Edwin Bailey Blackborrow, Newport, Mon., wine and spirit merchant, and dealer in ale, porter, cider, aerated waters, and cigars. FIRST MEETJNGS AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. Robert Morrison, of Church-park, Mumbles, near Swansea, late commission agent, now out of business; first meeting, September 5, at noon, al the Official Receiver's, Swansea; public examina- tion, October 30, at 11.30 a,m., at the Town-hall, Swansea. I- NOTICES OF DIVIDENDS. Henry Pugh, Dolgelly, Merioneth, carriage maker and wheelwright; hist and final dividend Is. 4d. in the X, payable September 6, at the Official Receiver* Carmarthen. Henry Williams (deceased), fate of the Belle Vue Inn, Merthyr Tydfil, late innkeeper; first dividend 10s. in the t, payable September 3, at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr ijdfil. Hugh Miller, Severn-square, Newtown, Mont- gomery, commercial traveller; fourth dividend Is. 6d. in the L. payable September 4, at the Official Receiver' Lianidloeq. Miti-garet Richards, tritding as M. Richards and Co., Merthyr-road and TafT-street, Pontypridd, grocer nnd 016 and porter dealer; first dividend, 3s. in the JE, pavable at 39, Broad-street, Bristol. I ADJUDICATION. I William Griffiths, of Dafen, near Llanelly, butcher.

PPvUDENTfAL ASSURANCE COMPANY. I OFFICIALS AT PORTSCAWTI. I On Friday over 300 officials, agents, and others connected with the above company held a grand demcnstration at Portbcawl. Luncheon was pro- vided at Comtek's Restaurant, after which a very enthusiastic meeting was held. Councillor J. Ramsdnle, of Cardiff, presided, and in a vigorous speech he dilated largely upon the advantages of the company. Songs, kc., were rendered to enliven the proccedinga. A walk round the Esplanade and the othsr places of interest in the favourite seaside resort followed, and a capital tea was afterwards provided by Mr. Comley. The party came from all parts of South Walt-a, some returning home by breaks and others by train.

To CuRB SKIN DISKISRS.—Suipholine Lotion drives nwny all Fraptfous. Viuiples. Elotchoe. Ucdnetc. aud ) >lH8gareaicuU, 1 taring n clear, bpctleas kin -ilottle,. tolJ Ererywhere. Law.1 LADIBS from Home or on Tour can obtain outùaJrll Baniurr Towels. the new patantrd orticles of Viiii^rvlolUins—litalspeiiHalile M ladies Lmvelillig-ret.Lii in CariHff ol Hoircft and Co.. 8t. Maiy fctreei.. and Ifrit. C Mattocli. 18. Queen street, ,-old at la. an.l 2%. (and an extra tiri:a size at 2s. *1.1 per packet of one do,n. by all Ladi.. Outfitters, Chemists, &c.. tbroi:jh«ut the world. Mennlun tils luprr* WVAB BTOISKIC TWKU* l8294

I NEWPORT. THE RADICALS OF SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE may be pardoned for trying their best to be of good heart. Suffering under the crushing blow which Colonel Morgan's maj rity of 2,288 administered to them in 1886, they are still looking unsuccess- fully about, far a candidate to had the forlorn hope at the next election, despite the large way in which their champion* talk. The 11 field party" which they held on Thursday at Ponthir seems to have been a sort of vain attempt at whistling t,) keep up their spit itq.-Prittay' weather was still unsettled, heavy rain falling at intervals. If yon suspect that vour hr-altli is beginning to fail, or if you work under circumstances unfavourable to health, brace up your nerves and fortify voui- consti- tution by takingiSwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the "Perfection of medicinal preparations." Sold every where In bottles at 2s. 9J. and 4s. fid. eacfi. 1279 VICTORIA THKATRK.—Monday, August. 25th, and During the Week, Miss De Grey's burlesque Darry the Dauntless." 95791

I SWANSEA. I THE president of the Swansea Chamber of Com- merce exposed to view once more the way in which Swansea people have prejudiced the interest of their town in the past. According to Mr. Dillwyn, Swansea might have been on the main line and, possibly, ft joint station formed years ago if the people of Swansea had not opposed tho scheme of Mr. Baxter (who constructed the Glyncrrwg Railway) to bring a railway across from Briton Ferry. There was one gentleman present whose cars must have tingled when Mr. Dillwvn referred to the Wind-street question. That gentleman had acted, no doubt, Ivitia the best intentions, but the reference of the borough member to one of his lending Radical supporters whs pointed indeed! THE evil effects of the trying barometrical ohnnges of the pAet few weeks are already apparent on ;11 aides Of us. Snob exp\'e9SIon as No nppet'te for iliv food," "This languid feeling," "These frequent lipa-laelieg," and a dozen other expressions which hear dailv. all point to the urgent need of some tonic, liwilym Evans Bitters Is the best Tonic, and the most uniformly successful which lias ever been offered to the public. Bottles 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each, of "!) Chemists. 91279 MR. CHAPMAN'S STUDIO Is the Best in Wales, iiio Work the Finest and Most Moderate in Price. [82879

CARDIFF. u IN-QUKSTS.—On Friday the deputy-coroner (Mr. Llewellyn Grover) held three inquests. The first, held at the Dusty Forge, was on the body of John James, a quarry labourer, who was killed while working at the Sweldon Quarry, Wenvoe. Verdict. II AcdlJenlallv killed by a slip of earth and stone." —The other two inquests were held fit Roath Police-station, the tir"t being on the body of Isaac Davies, a carpenter, who ou the 22nd inst. riiii a nail into his foot, dying on Thursday. Verdict, Died from totftnue.Tiie last inquiry was its to Ihe death of Daisy tiarry, an infant child, who died that, morning from convulsions. A verdict to thai, effect was returned. THE CLOSING SUMMRR MONTHS are. from a sani- tary point of view. among the roost important of the year. Due care now may mean a healthy ana happy autumn and a robust constitution to meet the trials of the winter season. Gwil.vm Evans' Quinine Bitters strengthens the weak parts of the system, purifies the trlooct, revives the spirits, "nd fortifies the constitution to withstand the attacks of disease. Agents in nil parts. Bottles 2a. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each. 27919 MR. WILLOW*, SUHOKON DKNTIST.—Consultation Free, Dailv, at 14, Queen-street, Cardiff. 93114 THE OLD DOLVHIN, CHUKCH-STKHKT, is still note, for Soup, Hot and Cold Ltiiielicoiis.W I ties, Ac., 4c.[8619< BKK-KKKPING.—A Profitable and Inleretllillg Pur suit.—William Gay, Certificated Expert, Bewerdy, neai Pontypridd, supplies Bees and Appliances, Untie, Lakes the Management of Hives, and 1 nstructs Learners. Iree for Inspection and Advice. 2s. Travellin, Kxtra. 80825 DOROTHY qPFCIALITIRS.-WO have pleasure in Informing our numerous customers that we have just received a Choice Assortment of French Sweets, Choco- late, and Wafers suitable for Tennis and Garden Parties, and in Ornameutal Boxes for presents. 92195

EAST BARRY. I BURIAL BOABD.—A special meoting was held on Friday evening, Mr. J. Robinson, C.E., in the chair. The Chairman submitted the revised plans pre- pared by the architects (Messrs. Richards and Gethin, Cardiff) of the proposed crrelnkel"tI resi. deuce at the cemetery, which it is intended to ovect at a cost of about 2600. The plans as revised were approved, and it was resolved to again invite tenders for the construction of the building. The Clerk reported that the precepts for the parishes of Cadoxton and Merthyr Dovan had riot been paid, although they were some time overdue. The overseers of the parish of Barry hnd paid. He added that because the burial boitrti were lenient towards the overseers. They were the last to be paid, whoreas the poor-law guardians, who presfied their claim, were paid without any delay. It was resolved that, unless the money for both parishes was paid within eight days, legal pro- ceedings should be taken to enforce the same.

MEU1HYR. I Gwilym Evans' Bitters have been for nearly twt-nty years before the public and are daily increasing in popular estimation. They areslrongly recommended "to old and young," and especially to women and all feeble and delicate persons. They restore the appetite, Improve the digestion, purify the blood, strengthen the nerves, and impart fresh energy to the whale system. Of all Chemists hi 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. bottles. 91279 PENYDARKKN PARK, MKRTHYR, MONDAY, SEPTEM- 81tH 1ST.—Great Fifty Mile Walking Match for 95) between W. Williams. Champion of Wales, and James Itav, Champion of Londou. Men on mark at eleven a.m. Admission 6d. 3882al HAKKIS, Merthyr, is noted all over Wales for Oil Portraits and Photographs. 46365

CADOXTON-BARRT. I THE READINo-Rooms.-Countv Councillor J. C. Meggitt has promised to give fivo guineas towards a fund which is being raised for the purpose of providing the reading-rooms at Cadoxton with a suitable billiard table. NEW WORKS.—A large trnct of land has been taken adjoining the main line of the Barry Com- pany at Palmerstown, Cadoxtou, for the purpose of erecting thereon branch works for tliebristol Wagou Works.

I LLANDAFF. CHOIR OUTING.—The members of the Vicar's Choir, numbering 36, had a plen avt outing at Llantwit-Major on Thursday. Tin; << received by the Rev. E. W. Vaughao, vie.. vi-n kindly conducted them over the itticiei,i, church and pointed out the various objects of historical interest. In the afternoon a visit was paid to St. Donal's Castle and Church. Lunch and tea were provided nt the Old Swan Hotel. PitKSKNTATtoN, An interesting presentation took place in the Llandaff Yard 8cliootrooiii on Friday, .when the women's Bible-class presented to Miss Florence Griffith, who is leaving, « writing-desk, a silver pencil-case, a table napkin ring, and a handsomely bound volume. The Vicnr spoke of the good woik which Miss Gliffith had done. The various articles were then handed to Miss Griffith, who said she should never forget her many kind friends at Llandaff Yard.

I NEATH. GWYN-HALI, NEATH. -Mr. Mendy Parry's National Opera Company will give a Grand Sacred Con- cert. at the above hall on Bundav next, the 31st iUSl. Artistes: Misses 8. C. Morris, H. Jones, R.A.M., Megan Jones, II.A.M., and M. Miles; Messrs. L. C. Batten, David Lloyd, and J. Hilwa, assisted by Mr. J. Haydn Parry, who will play Bennett's Barcarolle" on the gi-aiid orgaii. At-oompaiiist, Air. W. A. Richards. Doors Open 7.4S, to Commence 8,15. Prices, 2s., Is., 6d., and 3d. Tickets at Mr. Whittiiigton's. 95845

I LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, LLANQAIIMARCH WBLLS, September 11th.— Arrangements are made with the London and North Western Railway nnd Cumbrian Railways for a Cheftp Trip to this place from Swansea, Llanelly, Carmarthen, Craven Arme.aiid ititerrrediate Stationsaiid from Brecon aiidNewtowti,&c..&c.. on the occasion of the Grand Illuminations. Ac., of the Grounds, Ac. The following will also take place at 10.30 :—Sheep Vag Trials 1st prize, C3; 2nd. tZ 3rd, Cl. 3.30.—Trotting Match 1st rize,,C2;2nd.21. Pony Bace under 12: 18t. 3Os; 2nd. 15,. Ponies under 141 r 1st, 82; 2nd, 91. 7.30.-A Torchlight Procession of Boats on the Lake, with Choral Hinging. 7.45.—Illuminations and Fireworks. A Special Train will Leave after Illuminations. See Bail way Time Bills. 95858

I TREFOREST. TBEFOREST RUNNING GBOONDS.—A Foot Race will take place on Monday Next, September 1, between II C. Hughes, Trealaw, and E. Jenkins, Mountain Ash; 150 Yards; = aside, Jenkins getting one yara .i3

CAERPHILLY. EAST Glamoboas AORICOLTOBAL SOCIETY.—The first annual show will be lieldat Caerphilly on Thursday, September 11.1890. New Class 5A I Special Extra Open Prize of ii3 3s„ Riven by Messrs, Masters and Co., Car- diff, for "Best Iloity, not exceeding thirteen hands, to be ridden by a boy under thirteen years of age"). Kntnince fee in Class 5 and 5A, 3S. Cities lk. 2s. M. Class 16. 2s. 6d.; Class 25. 2s. 6d.; Class 76. 28. and Class 108. Is. In Class 33 read first prize JE2 21.. instead of P.1 Is. in Class 99 read 11 AvoH," not" OJams' and fit 113 read fonr miles from Caerphilly. Class 39. first prize given by Councillor E, Edwarrts, J.P.. Penlau House and HO by J. 8. not E. W. M." Schedules and fintrv FOrlll1 from Messrs. Edgar Tr«harne, Ponty- pridd Ed, Evans, Mountain Ath; W, Edmunds, Nelson, or Secretaries. Entries close September l.—D. Williams, W. W. Williams. Secretaries, Caer- phily. 95743

PENYGRAIG. FOOTBALL TOUHNAMHNT.—A Ninc-a-Side Contest I will tiike place on Saturday, September 6tli, on 1 he I Penygralg Football Grounds. First prize value t6. and cold medal; 2nd prize, value <:< and silver medal. Entrance 2a. &I.. to close September 3. Forms to be ohtiliied from M. Jenkins, Hon. bee.. Peny- grtili. 9b631

ABERAVOK INDUSTRIAL COIPE fl- TIONS. The above competitions will be held at Aborrivo6 on Monday next. The entries are nearly 170 in number, and the day's proceedings promise to be a great success.

ADTKRTtStXG.—When introducing UtOr TaAN. PARKXT MOAP? F. 8- Cr.MVER ?nd SoM considered two ,qnesttonn: -should they ?U It at a very high i priil ce, as >nn»« of their ''<?"?". and mend nMr'}- half la'lcfl iu advertising, or should they *11 it at a lea,on¡,le I)rfc- otvfl U'e! ,hUe tbl'! bent lit They ilecl-l-.Miion  ? ?  Ua. be" &" in tlHl

"A BATKHAVICR"<Briton F-rrv).— You can write us a ),:H.Kr"f)t.ite?t'e?tq')"??'f'.?"m'a"?'!e'SKrg'un? I e else t,) wli;cli y,i refc-c. E%,eti tile in:«Klstri;fesare puiverlesS in tf)P matter. A !fATf:PAYt.?"(.Cxrditt .Yot) kivo written on both Miles ot the jiap.-i. PAI,I"' of stiiffcient Ptil)lic ill- t"n'dt, ? J. D?V)NS (YstM'?.—Y'on had better ?rite to '?r. John I Thdtti?? ("Pencerdd Gwaii? ). ?. Welbeck-street, Lon- doti, W. Cou.NTY-cotutT SUMMONS.— if Overstretched (Port i.tlb'it) ivili send ii3 a sufficient y iui'^e envelope, pro- i perly stamped and addressed to himselt, wc will lelurn hi!) papii-j. He forgot even to enclose a stamp, although he professed to do so. There two com s(-.i I oppn to iiim -Vir,t, lie might go through Ill.- IIC(!OU[lt with the plaintiff, and endeavour to tret the error corrected; 01" secondly, he might at least fivil clear clars before the day appointed for the hearing pay into court the lllOollnl, which he acknowledges to be due,with costs pro;ot donate thereto, and defend as to the excess, taking the risk of having to pay further costs in case the decision should be sigainst him. He will find full instructions upon tlm b. ck of the summons. FISHING WITHOUT LICKKCK.—Of c>mis?, Piscitor„ (Mandoverv) is liable to a penalty for fishing without having a licence to do so. He scarcely need to have asked sucli a question.

THE LOSS OF THE CARDIFF STEAMSHIP j KEDHKOOK. I T0 THE EDITOR ( F TUP WESTERN 31A, I y,,ur itasup )t rit(- in.4, flu,— On reading your lSUtJ ot me G"f,1I mm., I received this morning, I noticed some errors in your report of tho loss of the steamship Rtidbrook. I have njet Captain Williams several t imes since the accident, and I am glad to as^t e y u he escaped without accident, although I am given to under- stand he was rescued in a very exhausted condi- tion. I believe I am correct in saying it was the second engineer, and not the second officer, who was drowned. I atn told that wlien the men left I ihe wheel it was Captain Williams who tor>k it, and remained there till the very last in< meut — I itni, am, T. SANK?.Y. I St. ??zaue-sur-Lnire, Aug. 27. ) I

HEDWELLTY SHOW. TO TilE KD1TOR OF TJIE "WP.TL[tN JIMI, SiH,—In your tcpon of the i'edweilty Agricul- tural Siiow held on Thursday it is slli.1 thnt the scarcity of entries was due to tho split with tile Llanvabon people. As chairman ot the committee of the eastern division show, kindiy allow me to say that there is not a particle of truth in the assertion as to a split. With your permission, I will endeavour to explain, in as few a words as possible, our position. Last, year we went as a deputation to ttsk the Bedwellty committee to allow their show to be held at Nelson, whidl they accordingly did, nnd it proved a very great suc- cess. The Llanvabon committee felt that the ifhow should huve further support, and be made to include more of Glamorganshire, so that the show might be held alternately in Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire. Last year wns the only occasion on which the show has been held in the latter county. So we itgain went to tneet the Bedwellty connniitee, and 1 proposed that they should include the Eastern Division of Glamorgan within their limits, and that we would give them every possib'e support. Hut, greatlv to our disappointment, they ignored us in the matter, so we determined to try and start a show for the Eastern Division of Glamorgan-not touching Monmouthshire, so as not to clash with them. I am pleased to say that we have had every support, and I sincerely hope that the com- mittee of the Budwellty Sliow-wiio are IJearlyait known to me, and I may say are my personal friends-will believe that we had nothing in our minds prejudicial to their show when we formed ours. Since we did not include any of the parishes in Monmouthshire, I fitit to see where the split is.-I am, &c., R. J. MATBIAS, Chainnau of Coinmittes. Porth Fawr Farm, Llanvabon.

THE CAMBRIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIA- TION. TO THK EDITOR OF THE WESTERN MAIL." SIB,—I may Do permit tea to arrogate co my sen the function of thinking youforyour appreciative leaderette upon the work of the above society in your issue of the 27'h instant-first, for your kind reference to myself personally, and, secondly, as a member of the committee of the association. I will not venture to assert that your criticism upon the work of the society—that it confines itself too exclusively to ecclesiology is not deserved. I would, however, point out that this portion of the society's field of labour, perhaps, received unusual prominence at the recent Holy- well meeting from the circumstance that the dis- trict dooa not yield a large crop of other clashes of antiquities. The only castellated structure of the first class is Flint Castle. This Na8 most carefully surveyed, and will probably form the subject of a monograph by Archdeacon Thomas. 1 would also point out that the papers read at the evening meetings were, with a single exception, upon subjects unconnected with eccle- siastical usago or history. My own dealt with Welsh political and social institutions, and their connection with the constItutional development of England-a subject to which too little attention has hitherto been directed, and one which is left to too few to work out. The paper referred to as exceptional was one upon Welsh Monasiicism," by Professor Willis Bund, Q.C., F.S.A. This will be found to be a remarkably able and exhaustive study of the polity of the early British Church. Now that I am referring to Mr. Bund's paper I may be permitted to say what time did not allow of at Holywell, that in turning to Irish sources for the explanation of many peculiarities of Welsh ecelesiastierl methods I venture to think Mr. Bund has adopted the right course, and one that cannet but be productive of valuable results. It is under the same conviction, namely, that if we want to understand the political, social, and religious ideas of the Welsh before i ii(-y became affected by Teutonic and Romish influences we must examine tho Irish evidence, that I proposed the"ceeptanceofthe courteous invital ion of the Royal Society of Antiqu inos of In land to visit that country next year. I feel sure that a better appreciation of the Celtic element in our history and a quicker eye for its manifestation will result from intermixture with the remarkable galaxy of talent at present ndoring the Irish antiquarian firmament. But, sir, the writer of the notice to which I refer alludes to the examination and, a I)osteriori, to the publication of the works of the Welsh poets. I quite concur with his remarks, and trust that this department of archaeology—to widen the term to its utmost extent-will be more diligently worked bv members of the association than here- tofore. Even here, however, it will, I think, be found, when the report of the Holywell meeting comes 10 hand, that the society will have brought to light an interesling mediceval poem. The society is within measurable distance of its jubilee, and I am happy to be able to say tlut the work under- taken and carried out by its members shows that the energy of its first promoters--I willsny notbina of their ability, for there were giants in the land 50 years ago—shows no ign of exhaustion, and that, as the application of the comparative method widens our conceptions of the pi ogress of human society, the field of lalour for Cambrian archae> loaiists is practically bouiidleaq.-I am, icc. Aug. 28. EDWARD OWEN.

TRAGIC EJJJNG TO AN UNSUCCESS- FUL WOOING. A tragic story from the Tyrol is related by the Daily Chronicle Vienna correspondent. A wealthy Vienna architect, Herr Gross, having an only daughter, extremely delicate, some years ago gave up business and travelled with her to the South, hoping thereby to restore her to health. Fraulein Gross was fair and very amiable. After spending the winter in Italy, her fat her took her to Meran, and here she made the acquaintance of a Lieutenant von Matefey, who was in the last stage of consutnpl ion. The young man fell madly in love with the girl, and asked her t marry him. The father, however, refused his consent to what would have been a most im- prudent alliance. Some days ago olie was stayiog with bia daughter in a village in the Tyrol, when the young officer appeared once more, and again unsuccessfully utged his suit, the father losing all patience with him. In the eight the young pair eloped. The father was in despair, but a telegram from his daughter, who stated that she was at Weis, and would wait there until he came to give her his blessing, reassured him. He hurried to the place mentioned, and separated the pair. Father and daughter left the town together. On Monday they arrived at Kuehtay, in the Tyrol. The girl slept in the same room with her parents, and had liardly left, it next morning when two shots were heard in a rootu on the same corridor. When the door was opened Lieutenant von Matefey and the young lady were found dead together, each shot through the lungs.

AN ABEUAMAN COLLI KR KILLED. I Morris.Evans, married, aged 28, a collier residing at Regent-street, Aben.man, near ADerdare, ano i employed at the Trauman Colliery, was killed by a 1411 of stonM from the roof wh?t follov 'i"? his I vocation about balr.put nine on Thar?d&y ni?ht.

OHAND TEMPERANCE GALA AT I EASTNOR CASTLE. On Monday next there will be cheap excursions from Cardiff (G.W.R., 7.65 a.m.) and stations between Newport and Abergaveriny to Eastnor C;istle, where thero will be a grand temperance gala lr. the park of Lady Somerset, when her ladyship will speak, and also tho Rev. Hogli Price flushes and other distinguished advociUefe.

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1- MAKKETS. CORN, I.ONDON, Fridtv.-At Mark-lane to-day there was only a moderate attendance, but a steady trad; was done in New good Russian, 36J 6,1. The demand, principally on white flour, wis very firm at; full prices. The advance on both round and mixed maize checked bttxirip-s. Malting and grinding harley maintained JatP. rates; grinding. 29. 9J. Olb firm, although further heavy krrilvii,s i,r(- expect-11 next week. LiYK'iK)OLf Fiiday.—'With a firm tone and steady it'Q'iiiy for wheat on the spot, the decline in tho interval since last market day has been r»C"veied, (Viifornian selling to a lair extent at 7s. 9d. fl, 7s. 9d, per eentnl. Maize met a mode- rate demand at about 4., 71d. for prime American. Fiour, in retail, brought lull prices. Beans and peas quiet, nnd, with oats and barley, repeat pre- vious values. FISEI. GBIMSBV, Fridar.-Titet-o was a fair supply and good demand. A great tIUllllliry of herrings arrived last night, and were sold lit 3.. to 4s 61 per hundred for frez]), and Is 6d for salt. Quota- tionsPlaice, '<r5s to 30s; level, 20s to 23s; lemons, 4001 to 50s; soles. 180s to 200s per box; turbot, 8-i to 15s; 1,,jJI, 3. to 6s; ling. 4s to 6s; ditto de id, 3< to 4s; cod, 7s to 10s skate, 3* to 4s; ditto deaii, 2:1 to 3s each; hake, 60s to 80s; ii ad cod, 1203 10 180s per score; salmon, Is 3d to Is 5d per if. PROVISIONS. LivK.itpoor, Friday. Beef was quiet: Mu., 45s to 47' 61. Pork was steady Prime mess, 48s 911 to b9s. Bicon remained firm; Smu t noddies, 30.. 61 to 31s; long middles, 30* to 32s; Cumberland cut middles, 32 < to 36s. Hams were firm Long cuts, 45s to 50.3; Miort cur«, 46* tool<; shoulders were steady at 34s to 37s. Lanl was quiet at 31 9d to 32-i. Cheese was firln American (extra nile new), 4h to 44s. Butter was unchanged: American (fine), 35s to 40s. LONDON, Ft iday.file butter market continues firm HI about previous rales Finland, 98s to 102i Kiel and Danisli.lOOs to 110s Swedish, 100s in 110s; Norin niily, 88 to 108s Jersey, 70s to 81s; American, 30s to 70s. Bacon: Steady at late v..iuc,s. Hams quiet. Laid: Dull sale. Cheese remains steady American 30s to 43, Dutch, unull er"t1. WUITLASD, Friday.—Butter in lib rolls, 10itl to lid per lb; ditto in cask, 9d per lb. Egjs, 16 f"l' 1. Live fowls, 4s 01 per couple ducks, 4s 61 per couple. Beef, from 8d to 9 f per lb mutton, 91,1 per lh and val, 7d to 81 per lb (best joints only quoted). PRODUCE. I.ONDON, Fi-idty.-Sugar auctions: Fine quali- ties firm, pieces and other goods irreguUr 7.600 bags of crystallised West India, but barely half were sold Barbados-1, 16.6.1 to 18s other. 151 3fJ to 17s 31; few syrups, 12.; to 15s 6d refinerf, firm at full rates to 3d higher; beet qui^t. Ciff-e Stiles small, stead. futures firm; Havre, Sep- tember, opened at 12f 50c; December, 104f 50c. Oils unchanged. Tallow sales, 1,700 casks were on offer, mid 1,500 soid at 6J to 9d dearer fine mutton, 27s. LivtiitrooL, Friday. Sugar: Steady And unchanged. Lard was quiet at 31s 9d. Bacon was teady Ind unchanged. Cheflse was firm at 421t to 44s. Butter was steady at 70s to 80s, creams. Petroleum was quiet. Turpentine was quiet at 31s. Resin firm at 4s. Cotton seed was firm. Lin- seed wilt "tedv and unchanged. Rape was steady: S ettin, 35s to 33s. Tallow was steadv at 25s to 28s 6J. Palm oil was firm; Hard, £ 24 10s; Lagos, X26. Hemp was quiet: Manilla current, £ 37 10s; Nitrate was steady 834id to 8s 6d. Castor oil was steady; Calcutta, 4d. BUTTER. CORK. Friday. Ordinary Firsts, 84a; Seconds, 78s; Thirds, 67s Fourths, 544. Mild Cured Firkins: Superfine, 101s; Fine, 939 Mild, 78-, Number in market: 1,250 firkins and 304 mild. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Friday.—The official report SY8:- Quiet tone, and a moderate business done at rather easier prices. The private i,eportsays:- Market slow; the extreme prices of yesterday are barely maintained. POTATOES. LONDON, Friday.—There was a good supply, and a fair demand. Quotations :—Magnum bonums, 509 to 70s; Regents, 50s to 70s; Hebrons, 50s to 80s Early Roses, 40s to 60s per ton. HOPS. LONDON, Friday.—The new hops are beginning to i-rive at market and sold pretty freely at 98 to £ 13 13s. per cwt.. according to quality. Some few parcels of very diseased hops were offered at lower prices, but failed to find purchasers. The cold nights are preventing the growth of the new crop, consequently there are complaints of the produce couniug down considerably under the estimate. HIDE AND SKIN. CARDIFF (Company), Friday.—fiides 98lbs and upwards, 3jd to 3id (American). 4d to 4d; 85ibs t,) 94lbs, 31'1 to 3d (American), 3Ji to 41d; 75lbs to 841 bs. 3gd to 3gd (American), 3id to 3Jd 65lbs to 741bs, 3a to 3 £ d (American), 3|d to 3|d; brands (American), 2jJ to 2i.1; 56lbs to 641b, 3Jd to 31d; 55 bs and under, 31lt to 3jjd; heavy cows, 3d to 3!d; lirlit cows, 3d to 3¡d; bulls, 2d to Od (American), 2Jdto 2g; heavy cut- 31d light cuts, 2id irregulars, 2d to 2!J. Calf 17lbs and up- wards, 3fd; 121ns to 16lbs, 4Jd; 9lbs to lllbs, 441 liylit, 4§d flawed and cut, 3d, Horse: 7b 6d. 10a 6d, 133 6d, 165 6d. Lambs X, 5s 8d Al, 4s 8d A. 4s 4d: B, 3s lOd C. 3s 3d. Pelts X, 4s 8d Al, 4s Od A, 3s 8d; B. 28 10J C! 24d. Fat, rough lid, seconds 2Jd, beef 2d" mutton 2 £ d. Forwards :-Ltmbq X, 5s 8J Al, 4s 8d; A, 4s 4d B, 3s lOd C, 5s 3d. P. Its, X, 4s 8d Al, 4s Od; A, 35 8d B, 2s lOd C, 2s 4d. ME RALS. GLASGOW, Fridsty.-Oneining Irregular: good business was done at 50s, 50,1 3d, nnd 50s Id cash, and 50s 2J-d, 50s 2d, 50,. 51, and 50s 3d month buyers, 50s 0 £ d cash, and 50s 2id mouth; seliers, d more. Middlesborough, 46., 9d month, buyers, 46,; 6d cash, and 46s 9d month sellers, 46,1812,1 cash, and 46" 101,1 month. Hematite was done at 58s and 57s lOd xsash, nnd 58i ld, 58s 2d, IInd 58s 0,1 month; buyers. 57s 9ti cfksli, and 53s month sellers Id more. Closing Steady good business done at. 50s Oil and 50s 2d cash, and 50s 21jd and 50s 4d month buyers, 50s lid cash, and 50s 4d month qt Hers, id more. Middlesborough was done at 46s 7d cash"; buyers, 46s 61 cash, and 46s 8d month sellers, 48s 7d cash, and 46,i 10d month. Hematito was done tt. 57s IIJ-D morth; buyers, 57s 8d cash. and 57s lid month; sellers, Id moro LONDON, Friday. Copper was steady nt £ 60 2s 61 cash, and £60 10s three months, Tin was steady Straits, aS 7s 6d to Z98 10s cash, 50 tons 10th September JE98 10$, and 10 tons three inontli-, D8 15s. English ingots, E101 to 9101 10s. spelter £ 24 5« to £ 24 7s 6d. Lead s Spanish, m3 2s 6d JE13 5s; English, fl3 5s in JS13 10s. Scotch pig iron, 50s Id cash, aud 50s 4d oue month.

I TRADE REPORTS. I TRADE OF CARDIFF. EXCHANGE, Friday. There was a good attendance on 'Change to-day, and a brisk business was done in all the leading staples. Outward chartering was also brisk. and a large number of fixtures were reported. Steam coal, more especial.y better sorts, was in strong demand, the following prices being very firmly (.Iemanded --I;e-t qualitieq, 14s 9d to 15. i secon- dary sorts, 13s 9d to 14s 3J and small, 8s to 8s 3J per ton. House coals were in frir i-equest No.3 Rhondda was quoted at 13s 6d to 139 9d No. 2 at 12s 6d to 12.. 9d; and through, 10. 611 to lis. Thero Wte an average demand for patent fuel at 13s 6J to 14s per ton, and coke prices were maintained. Foundrv was selling nt 23s to 23.. 6d, and furnace nt 20s to 21s 6d per ton. < he pitwood market was steady at 15s 9J to 16s per ton for good wood. The iron ore market was firm liubio was quoted at 139 6-1 to 13s 9d c.i.f. Cardiff or Newport. In the out- ward freight market a large quantity of Lonna-,a was taken up. Rates for the upper Mediterrancitu ports ruled a shade weaker, Eastern freights wert firm, Gibraltat-, Spnoisle, and coasting quotations steady, and West Indian rates unchanged. Out- ward sail freights were unaltered. Homeward business from the Spanish ports was active, with a good demand for tonnage to load for titif Channel. SCOTCH IRON TPADF. WLASWOW, rriua>. Business has been active in the Scotch iron trade this week. There has been considerable excitement in warrant, which have touched a higher figure than before, iitid a large busir>e*» hAS been done, with frequent fluctuations in pri-ps. The inquiry for pig iron for home corsumption appear.* t.» be increasing, the demand on the part ot the founders having materially improved. There being aiso a larger bus-ness in forgo iron, makers' prices IiaVP, in a •■umber of c.xstz, been further advanced 6d to 1* 6.! ;t lon. Ti:0 export d mand for pig iron is good, ard tit") (.hipm^nts Are above the average in amount. The tone rf the mailable iron 11 ade is firm, and the lowest grades of bars are up on the week 25 6d a ton, whilo best iron is firm at former prices. Merchants are purchasing more freely than for a considerable time pa-it; but the increase in the prices of finished iron i,; mairly the result of the upwat (I movement, in pig iron. The improvement, in the shipbuilding trade ii-ill in- creased the domnd for st"l, ami irt both fh'p p?tes and "iler plates makers are a8kin ?hou: p',xtes atid r,,att- m;ikers are :tskin,, rL!),)U'. a.nd phcela at? firm at former r'ms. The *et makers Are b.-ine chJd higher pr;c(3 fer hema- tite pig iron.

DR. nx .JONTW'S LICHT-BIIOWN COD LIVVAFTTT.— P.VLATAIH.KSKS* A.THK WITH WHICH it t; 4t: nrsxrvenvv ('!I'AC'l"1:R.t!1'rJd" "» Or. Grau..iI:e. antl-.ur of "Thll 81\a of Ut-ciauy." writff:- T.ijfrt-Brown OJl does "tA  tL'; :.nuK.:? «:ui htdi?Mtiex Mo onto cenwqtict?t(14 t M'?):t.r?t!). ?' the I'alwOilx. H<!u?. :ooreovcr. im ':h more pa!atitj\ !?.<.)it)t<iiie'?))at(fn? liav* thcnM-eh?' n* I'f^eC a K^reuc for Dr.<l« Jough's fjifiit- Brown Cod liter <?i. 8.'l? eniy ;u <-??t? Impe:1al H.nt-piot)'. Ct. M.: M' 4A.W..iQtinrU, ?. a:¡ 'I'II)iw. Rol c\)Uetl. AnM? MM:j?. and ('0.. IJ, Hick Kdt?rt!. IMI1o.