South Wales Echo

Mr Parnell on the 11 Elections. fTHE LIBERALS AND THE IRJSH PARTY. The Dublin correspondent of the Baton, Herald had an interview with Mr Parnell on Se,turd ay night- when the Irish leader expressed hiiiiseit on the politxal situation as affected by the elections as follows Correspondent: I suppose, Mr Pencil, you are highly satisfied with the course of the, general election in Ireland. Mr Parnei; Yes; out of 89 sea,ts which we originally hoped to win we have so far failed in only three—Derry, West Belf.ast., and Mi.d Armagh. These were forlorn 'nope s, yet the,re, too, tho polls we have scored 'nave almost exceeded our anticipations. The remaining doubtful seg.t is South Tyrone. -If we carry that we shall have 17 seats in Ulster out of the 33 for the e,ati,i,a province, or a clear majority and we shall h ave 18 in Leinster, Munster, and Connaught, stad one in England, which would make 86 altogether. If we fail in South Tyrone, in which t) jpj polling takes place to- day, we shall have only 16 of the Ulster seats, leaving 17 for the Cons' r vati ves. Counting there- fore the English sr Ats and the two seats for Trinity College, the) will thus be 86 Nationalists and Irish Tories in the next Parliament, or 85 Kationalist., i and 19 Tories. This bears out EDy calculations of a month since, except that I thought that tr le Whigs might have possibly four, but most. prob' Ably two seats, and now that party have none r all. It will be observed that the anti-Irish n- minority of the Irish representation is almost ent irely confined to the little corner of Ulster, a uprising Down and Antrim, where the Scotch planters originally settled. Corr jjspondent: Has not the election somewhat crippl ed you in funds ? M r Parnell: The English allies of the Irish Ian dlorda supplied L16,000 to start bogus candi- dr ,tes with the plain object and hope of emptying c tLr exchequer. They threw upon us an expendi- ture of about 215,000, which is undoubtedly a --very serious drain. But the hope of the land- lords has been defeated by the large and oppor- tune remittances from New York, San Fran- cisco, Chicago, and other parts of America. Correspondent On the whole I suppose you are not sorry that the contests have taken place ? L Mr Parnell: The contests forced upon us have effected one great gain they have served as an extraordinary demonstration of the so-called loyalists in the three provinces of Leinster, Munster, and Connaught, as the polls given for their candidates everywhere there except in one division of the City of Dublin, and one divi- sion of the county of Dublin have been insigni- ficant to the last degree. As witness their 30 votes to 3,000 Nationalist votes in a division of Kerry, their 133 to our 5,000 votes in one "-1" vision of Mayo, and so on. You can pick up a score of nearly similar instances for yourself. These results in the hands of the English leader who may propose a consti tution for Ireland, can be handled with enormous effect, as showing the overwhelming preponderance of the Nationalist party :n Ireland, and the utter insignificance of the minority, to the defence of whose unjust privileges the forces of the empire have been directed for so many centuries. Correspondent: Well, this brings us to another Point. What in your opinion is to be the issue of the present crisis ? Mr Parnell: At this moment it is veiry difficult •to predict whether the Liberals will have a Majority over the Tories and Nationalists com- bined, or whether the Tories and Nationalists combined will have a majority over the Liberals. Dut it looks as if the majority on either side wou!d not exceed ten therefore, it seems to me the next Parliament cannot last long. In that Parliament our policy must be guid ed by circum- stances. We cannot say what it will be till we have heard the declaration of the English party leaders on the Irish question. One thing more is certain the Irish question will be the question Ualess foreign complications arLe. Correspondent: But what about, a coalition Government ? Mi Parnell: I don't believe in the possibility of a coalition Government. I see no converging lines between any considerable section of the two English parties. But even if such combination were possible, it would not, as experience shows, last long. Coalition Ministries in England have w!ways been short-lived. I doubt whether the ,C(,nseri,atives could detach as many as twelve •■■nen from the Liberal ranks for the purposes of a coalition, and even if they could, the dozen so detached would be a very poor substitution for -r So votes. Correspondent: One question more. From which party do you expect the settlement of the Irish question? Mr Parnell: I expect the settlement to come from the Liberals. Assuming that they will be about equal to the Tories and Nationalists com- ine ,1 would be in our power, on their accept- ance of our terms tn i cf 170 votes, which? even "T maJ°r;ty j ui a J en taking allowance for considerable detections from theic OWQ rank would be amply sufficient to enable them to deal with the Irish question, and every other question whereas the Conservatives cannot, even with our aid, get more than a bare majority, and would be always hampered by the action of their 19 followers from Ireland.

POLLINGS TO-DAY. I ENGLAND. Lincolnshire (G",ïn!!boro') Nottinghamshire (Mans- field) Staffordshire (Handswurth and Western) SCOTLAND. Fifeshire (St. Andrew's Group). IRELAND. Antrim (South) Cork (North) Mayo (South) Tipperary (Mid) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. Norfolk (North-West) Dorsetshire (North) Somerset (South) Durham (South-East) Yorkshire (Soweiby) Down (south) Leitrim (South) Monaehan(South) Donegal (South)' Leicestershire (Bosworth) Caithnessshire Lowestoft Somerset (North) Westmeath (North) Northamptonshire (North Cavan (West) Denbighshire (West) Derbyshire (West) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9. Tipperary (North) Cork (So ath 1 Cork (West) Orkney and Shetland Islands on Monday and Tues- day, December 14 and 15. Edinburgh and St. Andrew's University (Midlothian) on December 15,16. 17. and 18.

SETTING A WOMAN ON FIRE. On Saturday afternoon, at Preston, Archibald Titherington, who had been arrested for setting fire to a woman named Agnes Welsh, was brought up in custody. The depositions of the woman were taken at three o'clock on Saturday. She said that Titherington was a married man, and wanted to go upstairs with her. She had a lighted candle in her hand at the time. After a few words Titherington seized the candle and threw it at her, and it set her hair and clothing on fire. She ran screaming out of the house. Some men who were passing ran up and put jackets round her, extinguishing the flames. She was badly burned, and taken to the infirmary. It being feared that she was dying, the police were communicated with, and her evidence was taken yntarday bef3re the prisoner, who w-a. afterward* r«m$aded«.

Alleged Swindling at Cardiff. At the Cardiff Police-court to-day, before Mr R. O. Jones, Mr Fulton, Major Sloper, and Dr H. J. Paine, Howell Price Davies was charged on remand, with obtaining a quantity of jewellery to the amount of £37, on October 24th, from E. Kaltenbach, 23, Caroline-street, on false pretences. Mr Belcher defended. It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner went to Mr Kaldenbach with a letter purporting to be from Mr D. W. Jones, of Beaconsfield House, Windsor-place, saying that the bearer was his nephew, and asking the jeweller to supply him with what jewellery he wanted, as he would come into some money at Christmas, and that he (Mr Jones) would be responsible for the payment. He then obtained a gold watch, a gold alber'c, and a diamond ring.—Mr David William Jones deposed that the letter was a forged one, and that the prisoner was not his nephew.-l\'lr George White, pawnbroker, at Pimlico, gave evidence that the prisoner had pawned the watch and ring with him on October 26th alid 27th. The albert he pawned at Cardiff with Montague Barnett. Prisoner was finally arrested at the bar of the Great Western Hotel, Cardiff, on November 20th, by Detective Fowler. On being searched, a cheque-book was found on him, tilled up, and signed D. W. Jones.—The prisoner was com- mitted to the Assizes.

SENSATIONAL SUICIDE. Late on Friday night a shocking occurrence happened at the Metropolitan Music Hall, Edge- ware-roasl, London. It seems that on the pre- vious night a young man, about 21 years of age, was taken to the Molyneux-street police-station by a man well known, who stated that he thought it best to bring the young man there fer the police to look after, as he seemed to be incapable of taking caro of himself, and, owing to the company he had been seen with, was in danger of losing his property. It was ascertained that the young man had bis purse in his possession, and it contained several sovereigns. Suddenly he disappeared out of the potation, and as he was drunk the inspector sent after him, had him brought back, and charged him with being drunk. He gave the name of Thomas Stokes. About seven o'clock on Friday morning lie was liberated on his own recognisance to appear and answer the charge at, the Marylebone police-court at ten o'clock the same morning. He did not, however, sur- render to his recognisances, and nothing more was heard of him until late on Friday night. Shortly after ten o'clock on tl>.at night great alarm was created in the pit of the Metropolitan Music Hall by the discharge of firearms near the orchestra. Some one near J„he spot saw a young man draw a revolver from his coat pocket, and, placing it to his left breast, discharge it ghti fall down immediate'.y. Constable Smith 83, happened to be in the hall at the time, and seeing what b ad occurred immediately had the man conveyed to the St. Mary's Hospital in a cab. On being examined by the house-surgfjon it was found that life was extinct, the 'bullet having, it is believed, passed through the heart. Near to where the deceased fell was lound a six-chambered revolver, five chambers of which were loaded. Detective- sergeant Record afterwards saw the body at the hospita l, and recognised it as the man who had been charged with drunkenness. Inquiries had been made, and it turned out that the deceased's nau ,is Thomas Ariing, and that he was a I ge\itleman's footman in a family residing at Cavendish-square and at St. Leonard s.

i MR ABRAHAM, M.P., IN THE J RHONDDA- I Another Demonstration, On Saturday, in response to a pressing repre- sentation from some of the working constituents of the Rhoudd a Valley, Mr Abraham, M.P., and his family, and Mr A. Cole, Mr T. Llewellyn, Mr T. P. Jenkins, Tonynandy, Mr R. Davies, Heolfach, and Alaw Cynon, and others entered a carriage, which was then drawn by their admirers tlirough Hoelfacb, Trealaw, lyuewydd (Porth), and Ynysnir. At the latter place they stood, and Mr Abraham thanked the ele" tors of that neighbourhood for their support. At Porth Mr Abraham again spoice, and ex- pressed his gratitude to the workmen and trades- men for their financial and other assistance. The battle had been fought by the poor but their pence had swelled into shillings, and these had increased to pounds, ana thus the cost of the battle had been met. Cheers were given for Dr. Naunton Davies. and others. At Peny- graig a large crowd awaited them, and Mr Abraham again addressed the electors. The Ton bandnext met the party with their many hundred friends, and played "iiee the Corquer- ing Hero Comes," the crowd taking up the words. An election song, Mabon is the Man," was also sung. At Heolfach there was another halt and ano'ther speech by Mabon. The same thing occurred near Pentre, where Mr Aneurin Cule occurred near Pentre, where Mr Aneurin Cule also spoke. He said lie had that day given a donation of 10 guineas to the Parliamentary fund, and he intended to give five guineas a year as long as Mabon sat in Parliament. (Great cheering.) "e trusted others would follow suit. Opposite Mr Abraham's house a final stand was made. Mr Kymer, a Forest of Dean agent,. spoke, and so did Mr Abraham, who asked the crowd to disperse quietly. Cheers having been given for a number of persons who were con- nected with Mr Abraham's candidature, the people went home quietly.

I SWANSEA AND SOUTH WALES L,&ND SocriimTy.- It will be seen by an advertisement in another column, that a. society has been established in Swansea under the name of The Swansea and South Wales Land Society, Limited," for the purpose of affording facilities for the acquisition of freehold land for building purposes. The society has purchased the property known as the "Coed Saeson Estate," lately forming part of the estate of the late Rev. Calvert Richard Jones. It is within one mile of Walters-road, lying to the north of Sketty-road, commencing just opposite Park Wern, and to the west of the Glanmor estate, and contains an area of about 50 acres of the most desirable land for building purposes anywhere near Swansea. It overlooks Swansea Bay and the Mumbles, and has in the immediate foreground the beautiful grounds of Park Wern and Singleton. The company are prepared to sell freehold, or let on lease for long terms of years, subject to payments extending over periods not exceeding 21 years. Mr W. Rosier, of Rutland. street,is now preparing the plans for laying out the estate, and he and the secretary, Mr John F. Harvey, of Fisher-street, will be prepared to re- ceive applications from persons desirous of negotiating for any of the land. HUGHKS'S BLOOP PILU, — Th« NoUd Skio Medicine,

TO-DAY'S POLICE. CARDIFF. I SHUGGLIZ;G. -Before Mr R,, O. Jones, Dr Paine, Mr Fulton, and ?,j_ajor Sloper, James Tucker, master of the ss. D onato, from Dunkeyne, was charged with conc;daiing eight bottles of per- fumed spirits, ot tl-j6 single value and duty of £ 1. He was ordered to pay treble value and duty. James Thompson, first officer of the ss. Cadoxton, from Rotterdam, was charged with concealing Z.ibs of tobacco, single value and duty 13s 3d. tie was.ordered to pay treble value and duty.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. I SUGAR GLASGOW, Monday.-Market opened with a good demand at fully Saturday's prices. The official report states :-Fair business done at steady prices. DEAD MEAT. LONDON, Monday.—Supplies continue moderate, and trade 13 generally good, at about former values.— Beef, 58 to 4s 6d; prime Scotch do, 4s 6d to 4s 8d; mutton, 3s to 5s veal, 3s to 4s 8d large pork, 3s to 4s small do, 4s to 4s 4d per 8 lbs. PROVISIONS. LONDON, Monday.—Butter—Market dull, at about previous rates. Kiel and Danish qnoted 110s to 132s Friesland, 100s to 112s, Normandy, 100s to 120s Jersey, 74s to 94s American, 60- to 96s Irish remains very quiet. Bacon steady, market at late values. Hams 111 moderate request. Lard quiet. Cheese— American quoted 34s to 50s.

TO-DAY'S SHIPPING. I Lloyd's Casualty Telegrams. I The steamer Khedive, from London for Calcutta, was detained at Suez oa Saturday, with machinery damaged. The British ship Albula, from Hastings Mills to Shanghai, hats been lost a sea. Tel: of the crew were drowned the remainder were lauded at San Francisco. The British steamer, Albano, from Philadelphia for Ba timoie, is ashore at Cape Henry will piobabiy float ac the rising of the tide. The British ship Claudine, fl-onl Cardiff for Acapulco, is at Stanley Falkland Islands leaking in the upper works. Has iettisontd a portion of the cargo. The Russian barque Frempus. from Kiga for Bristol, is at Elsinore damaged through collision with the schooner Theodore, from Shields for Liban, The latter afterwards grounded ou the Swedish Coast in a bad position.

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AT MERTHYR. ) Address by Principal Jones. A large and important conference of managers and teachers of schools, called by Mr W. Edwards, her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, was held on Saturday at the Abermorlais Hall, Merthyr. Mr Edwards presided. Among those present were Principal Viriamu Jones, Mr Dan Is-aac Davies, Mr Gomer Jones, Mr J. ReeiJ (inspectors of schools), Rev. Aaron Davies (chair- man of Gellygaer Scaool Board), and Mr Whit- mell (Cardiff). The CHAIRMAN expressed his appreciation of the hearty response, which had been made to his circular, and said this was the first time he had held a meeting on that scale, and gathered together teachers from all paits of the district. Principal Jones, of the University College, Cardiff, had attended to enlighten them as to the advantages which the college offered to teachers, and to propose a scheme by which teachers might be brought into more intimate connection with Lbat institution. In the course of some further remarks Mr Edwards said it was a commonly expressed opinion, especially in the newspapers, that elementary eaucation in that country was in a very satisfactory condition, but he wished to say something to show that it was not altogether so. The blue books would show a state of things that required manifest improvement. He quoted the percent- age of passes in different standards to show that the number ot scholars presented in the lower standards was greatly in excess of those pre- sented at the sixth anil seventh standards. Xhe local percentages, he thought, showed that some schools were swarming with dunces. (Laugnter.) ( Mr DAN ISAAO DAVIES, Mr J. REES, and Mr GOMEtt JONES having addressed the meeting, Principal ViKiAliu JoNjts, University College, Cardiff, was called upon, and on ricing to speak, was received with applause. Having referred to the improvement that had taken place in element- ary education in England since the beginning of the century, he said the teachers would, perhaps, expect him to say something aoout the Uuiver- sity College, with which he had the privilege of being connected, and its relation to elementary teachers.^ (Hear, hear.) There had bcei a great deal of discussion in English towns *s to what the local colleges could do for the teachers in the towns where they were established. Last June, at Cardiff, they had a large deputation of teachers from the district, a movement assisted, and promoted by his friend Mr Whitmell, and they were asker1 to see what they could do to give eveti,tig ci^-ses specially suited for teachers. As a result of that deputation they had placed on their prospectus clashes which would afford preparation for the matriculation examination of the University of London, and they had also established Saturday morning classes in mathematics. So far the numbers in attendance was not very good, but he trusted that when it becanv- more known among the teachers the number would be increased, and that in time to come the experiment will be bO successful that they would be able to establish .sufficient classes tor the benefit of the teachers of the district. In the (;ae of elementary teachers they did away with the guinea fee which was demanded for all other stuuents of the coiiege. (Hear, hear.) He wanted informatiou wbereoy they might consider whether they could not establish relations between the college on its national side with the teachi ng profession. Now he had a strong notion tht tt the vast improvement m elementary education throughout England and Wales would result in the bringing together of the teachers and the university institutions of the country. (Applause.) And as -t step towards that he thought the time had come to appeal to the Government to establish a certain number of Queen's Scholarships in con- nection with the University Colleges of Wales, and for chose who were unable to enter the train- ing colleges. This did not seem to be a difficult scheme to institute, and lie thought it was one that would commend itself to the Governmentofthe country. After referring to the general work of the college, Principal Jones went on to say that latterly doubts had been thrown on the faithful- ness of the report of the departmental committee in regard to intermediate education, and one dis- tinguished head of a Welsh College had gone so far as to say there was misrepresentation, and there were plenty of intermediate schools at work throughout the country. Well that was not his view. (Applause.) Wales had been trying during the last few years to perfect its educational system,and he believed the tenacity of purpose which distinguished the Celtic race would take them to a successful issue, and would result soon in the establishment of an educational system second to none in the world. (Applause.) Mr WHITV CLL moved a vote of thanks to Principal Jones for his admirable address, and said he thoroughly aerreed with him as to the narrowing influences of training colleges. The Rev. AARON DAVIES seconded the motion, and expressed similar sentiments. The motion was carried by acclamation, and In the discussion which followed, The Rev. D. LEWIS (rector of Merthyr) said he would like to know how the teachers at a dis- tance from Cardiff could benefit by the sugges- tions thrown out by Principal Jones. M Principal JONES, in reply, said he divi- ded the work of the college into two parts—local and national. As far as regarded local work, it was obviously intended for the teachers in the neighbourhood of Cardiff. They could not expect teachers from distant parts of Wales at the evening or Saturday classes. In considering the national aspect of the university college and the teachers, the scheme he brought forward was the establishment by the Government of acertain number of Queen's sch olarships annually so that a greater number of pupil teachers might have a chance of entering on the profession. At an afternoon meeting the work of infant schools was discussed. The Rev. D. LEWIS, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, hoped this congress would become an annual institution at Merthyr. —The proposition was carried with acclamation.

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SPORTING NOTES. I By George Frederick, I There is very little of interest to chronicle in eonnection with the racing of the pajit week. The It weather, both at Croydon and Sandown Park, was miserable in the extreme, which had the ¡ effect of keeping the number of spectators within very narrow limits. The sport, too, was not of a very high order, and it is evident that in t;be present day steeplechasing and hurdle racinrr do not command a tithe of the interest with whi^h they were associated not very many years ago. At Croydon on Tuesday, the principal event of the day, the Grand National Hurdle Race, was a poor affair indeed, only fou.r runners going to the post, and the issue was re ducsd to a match between Fenclon an,J Philosopher, the other two being beaten a lonz way from home. Philoso- pher opened favourite, but there was plenty of money in circulation for the Duke of Hamilton's representative, and with Mr Tb irl well driving him along from end to end, he easily ato ned for his Manchester and Derby disappointmen ts. For the Steward's Steeplechase Red Hussar came in first, but was subsequently disqualified for going the wrong side of a post, and the race awarded to Scorn. T I- e. concluding event brought out a smart hunter in Prince Rudoloph II., who has since been re- named Coronet, amongst those unplaced being Northampton, who won the Tally-ho Hunters' Race at Sandown Park on Thursday. Jolly Sir John, who is now owned by Mr Gebhard, the American sportsman, was equal to carrying off the Great Metropolitan Steeplechase on Wednes- day, beating Cortolvin after a good race whilst of the others that competed, Mr L. de Roths- child's Sinbad created the most favourable impression on the spectators, and when a little more experienced in jumping he will be ablo to place a nice little stake to his owner's credit. At Sandown Park on the opening day, the unlucky Red Hussar was only just beaten by King Archi- bong for the Prince of Wales's Steeplechase, a circumstance attributed to the bad horse- manship of Mr Bewicke but he will certainly make amends for these disappointments when he has a skilful pilot in the saddle, for he is a bril- liant fencer, and endowed with stamina and fine speed. Sir George Chetwynd's Spectrum, who was a thorough failure on the flat, beat some smart timber-toppers in Gerona and Phantom for the Grand Annual Hurdle Race on the second day of the meeting, and Baron Tuyll's old slave, The Badger, who is no stranger to South Wales racecourses, upset a good favourite in Ol 3 Joe for the Ladies' Plate. The Groat Sandov III Steeplechase on the concluding day witnes secj another turn-up, Mr Jay's Gamecock, who was the outsider of the party, winning rather easily at the finish. The new beginners at tne i' legiti- mate game did not make much of a show during the week, and perhaps the best of the ) ot that competed were Jingling Johnnie and Cor Caroli- a pair that are certain to win some D ice races before the season is over. Racing will be carried on this week a t Kemptnn Park and Leicester, and should t' ie weather prove anything like favourable presen t indications point to a great improvement on t be meetings held last week. The entries are n' jmerous, and the stakes well worth .vinning, so that there should be no lack in the number of competitors. T o-morrow the Kampton Park December Hurdi a Race will be the chief event decided on the ? unbury pastures, and SPECTRUM'S victory at Sane low,, Park was so meritorious that ha should a gain take a lot of beating for this event. In the Middlesex Steeple- chase Bolero and Red Hussar seem to have good chances, and in the case of the latter it is to be hoped that this time his owner will have the good sense to put a professor.a! on his back. It is difficult to g-ive a selection for the Sunbuiy Maiden Hurdle Race, but, with a run SOUTHWICK or SALAMI should be abbsto pull through whilst. RED PKINCB or PATTORN may win the Open Hunters' Fla1; Race. On Wednesday, BOLERO and ED HUSSAB are again engaged in the Stewards' Steeplechase, which one of the pair should win whilst the Staines Handicap looks a good thing for COii RiE, if sent to compete. The other event, the Rictimond Hurdle Race, I shall assign to FUNELON. The majorityof. the events at Leicester will, 1.0 a great ex tent, be influenced by the running at Kempton Park, and beyond expressing a fancy for FKIGATB for the December Steeplechase, and GEROXA for the Leicester Hurdle Race, I shall 'eave the other events to be deaa with by post speculators. A few interesting items on the subject of coursing may be enumerated, chief amongst them being the brUliant performances or Pinkerten, Born to Honour, Hand in Ha.nd, Greentick, and Sailing Away in the Palatine Cnp at Haydock Park last week. Whilst running with Hand iu Handj a most remarkable incident occurred in connection with Mr R. Gladstone's game uog, Greentick. Just as the latter had won the course he struck his head against some hurdles with fearful force, nnd iay apparently dead. He got up again, however, and walked 'J,wa.y amidst loud cheering. In his final course witu Sailing Away odd.s of 2 to 1 were laid on the latter, but Greentick dashed out of the slips with so much fire that the issue was never in doubt, Mr Gladstone's clever dog landing the Cup amidst the greatest enthusiasm. The Berkeley and Gloucester Meeting deserves nientioh for the reason that two or three dogs be longing to Cardiff c'turaiug men competed at the meeting. Although I am sorry I cannot con- gratulate Mr Elliott on carrying off the Berkeley Cup, his Mainmast nevertheless made a very creditable display, and I can only hope that success will crown his efforts at the next time of asking. An account of Mainmast's courses may prove aceptabI6 to many South Wales coursers, and there/ore I have great pleasure in giving the following version of the running:—In the first tie Mainmas t was nea rly two lengths faster than Zigzag, and scoring t'.hree to one throughout well-run trial won as he pleased. In the next round Mainmast ran a i tve of good length, which he had much the best o; following which he dis- posed of Cheerful Brid e very cleverly. In the final, however, be went down before Cheltonian but although beaten by a better animal, the above shows that Mr Elliott's good dog held his own amongst very good company. I Ely, Monday Morning.

A JUDICIAL PUZZLE AT STORNOWAY. I The authorities at Stornoway have, it is said, been somewhat nonplussed by the action of a man who was summoned to appear at Burgh Court there. It appears this person has cited ail the magistrates as witnessesi, and so there is 110 otte left to try his case. The magistrates, of course, are bound to obey the citation; but, on the other band, should they refuse to attend, there is no other magistrate to issue a warrant for their apprehension, and if they did obey the call, there would be no judge to try the case. There is no doubt that this man by his ingenuity has for a time rendered it impossible for his trial to go on. It is said that such conduct amounts to contempt of court, as the gentlemen summoned are said to have no knowledge of the case, and to have been called as witnesses simply to obstruct the pro- gress of the action. Whether that be so or not, the man has created a state of affairs tor which there is eaid to be no precedent.

HORRIBLE CRIME. I I A married wom an named Sarah Hayne,s, of Amersham, has given herself up to the police, stating that she had murdered and cut, up her child, 14 days old, throwing the remains into a pond. The porbd was dredged, an,d the body found in a sack, baving been cut into & great many pieces, 4 I

FOOTBALL. BLACIiHEATH v. RICHMOND. 1 The most imp ortant of the metropolitan fij ;tures was brought to an ,siue at Richmond 00 Satur day, in thu presence of e,ome thousand, of spe.-tator. v ¡hen public opinion onc,e more sustained a reverse, Blaf jkheatn, the non-favLU'rues, winning by a iroa) ami a tr to nil \t the outlet Kichmond. who failed to reiuri jW kick-off were pressed for some few minutes. Hi lit-vina them- selvr,S( they cot by a rush t the BlacK' aeatfc twenty- yau SVP» Wuere 4Vade- gettina possession, ran throueh, but losing the ball whtn ov ,Pr the coal line, m.ssed scoring. After the kick-out the e3rae was stub born and even, blajkneach rather nre^sin" Rich- mond till half-time On the res* a%ZTlj{ hoi tihties, Browell, for Richmond, kicked nff in fine style, and Biackheath tail.ug to Tetun Rich mond for the firs: fve minute, p, Zed^ir anta- cnnists somewhat severely but rail: ed in fine -tvle by Marriott, Jeffrey, and bpurtina tb e srame was trans ferrea to half-way, when .^tonaart, <rettin«- the ba'l ame away in his best style, anc. passing evervonV grounded the bay behind tne pus- amid cheers C Taylor failed at the place, r .nd foUowinc u» th, kick-off at the twenty-five, Ri chmond played wi' u renewed ener-y and fo; some o j„ments kept the \.i,, 011 the Blackheathens coal-line, Roberts ail brt f>e in..Stod'lart, however, came Strain to the resciT kick-off at the twenty-five, Ri chmond played wll,b renewed ener-y and fo; some o j„ments kept the \.i,, 011 the Blackheathens coal-line, Roberts ail brt f>e in..Stod'lart, however, came Strain to the resciT by a nne run transierred the game to the Rir twenty-five. The play now -pvaxed fast and W:,de, Standing, Clibborn, and Marrior' 1 earning the cheers of their s upporters. Sh "t/fV f time was called, some cleve. passing bet.w *L W:,de, Standing, Clibborn, and )larnor" in turn earning the cheers of their s upporters. Sh "t/fV f time was called, some cleve. passing bet.w *L and Marriott resulted in St oddart romir,„een with a due rush, and securing the s cond heath, which was converted into a g5al b ,.y The match thus ended i.i favour of B1 a^.kheathbv a goal and a try to nil. bio.es \—Blackhec ,7, back; G. Standin? and T. B. Marr /t 1 I A. E. Stoddart, C. G. Ta.ylor, and U bjUf-backs quarter backs G. J. B. Marriott (r J?" ■" ?rwani ^ee" fiott, E. J. Moore. G. L. Jeffery, J -^am), H. B. M vr- Wooldricfee, W. \V. H.nvitt. R. F s- ling, forwards. Richmond—P. a >pur- H. Roberts an,. A. Rocheru- *Kle-v: ba<* £ • Wade, A. Fag '.n, and H. f /m. balf-backs C. G. backs E, T. Gordon (cap -V1.aul; "iree-quarter Clibborn, W E. Clifton, V x .u cott, A. F. Somerset, H. f Fanu, forwards. A. Bur" V, ^KIRRVMM.N ID (Biackheath) and J. IIRD (Kicnuiond), umpires* A WH 1]EY^ REFEREEI CARDIFF 2>"r ( xv y. PONTYPRIDD. <<N1 1 CT 11^3 at the Cardiff Arms Park 011 „ ind was in a rather bad condition 0\% ail 2T tO til f 11 qutntlv gjod enL heav> falls uf ri'n" 1Lon^' game resr.ea chv "eref ral,e' ,;indr kicked off fro- '9-v Wlth the forwards. Pontypridd lhppjr iiff f'lr 'n r^e Westaate-street end at 3.15 thai- r *vards at once carried back xhe bail, and pridd men a* touch down; but the Ponty- bv Morgan -uckly rained, and alter a few bnef runs i*lj i. J ind James, one of their men dribMed the had tou' to the Cardiff goal, but he sli-iped before he Cardiff ^eci 'c clown- evidently roused the ball b<- 'neu, for a determined rush carried the ran in 'cK t0 Pontypridd Zo, when Evans that i a"1^ obtained a try, bat in an awkward spot, so was k was not converted. The ball, when kicked off, n < well returned, but running was almost impossible th' 'vet Rr°und, and dribbling became the order of j day, and this, with a series of loose scrimmages, ft the ball well within the Pontypridd territory. The J massing of the Cardiff met. was by no means accura'e, but the forwards played a capital game, ami several times rushed the *ia i UD to their oDuonents goal line. times rushed the ')11. i np to their oDuonents goal line. but the Pontypridd backs kept them off. Morgan then got hold of the ball and made a good run, but, as usual, slipped down. A rougn scrimmace ensued; the b,,11 was kicked out, and then Thomas got hold of it and ran in, but the goal was not obtained. When the ball was kicked off it was quickly dribbled back The Pontypridd men played well up, but they could n' t get away, and Morgan got hold of the bail and run in. but the goal was -.tgain not obtained. The Pontypridd men now made a graud combined effort, and succeeded in rushing the bnll within their opponents territory, wnere if. stayed for som.. time, but Norton eventually dribbled it back, and half-time was called. The score then stood in favour of Cardiff by three tries and oue touch-down to one touch-down, "tIe game, on its resumption, seemed to be much in favour of Cardiff, but the PanlY- pndd forwirds, who played a very fast game, soon rusoed the bali to the Cardiff goal .ine, where a desperate struggle tooK place. Tuomas, however, made a short ran, which was of the greatest value to his side, lor ou a scrimmage being formed, the b .11 was taken back to the centre. The interest here bocam. intense, even a tiock of sheep coming over the football tielu, and running --tcross to watch the players. Things began to look darn for Cardiff, for the ball was kep. persistently up to their goal iine, and it took sume time of good forward play to keep it away. Thomas again cams to the rescue, and got awav, making one ot the best runs of the match. A tight scrimmage ensued. The game then assumed for some time nearl vall the ch iiactenstics of an Association game. Price especially distinguishing himself, but '!■ spite all efforts, the bali "was siuwlv carried on to the Cardiff goal. But here a reailv splendid combined dnbbla by the bacKs took tho bah ri;ht to the Pontypridd goal ;me, and a keen scrimmage toos place, after whica Janus got in, aud a goal was abtained. Tile play was now (,f it very loose descrip.ion, consisting of dribbles and shore runs, '.he aspect of the game continually changing^ Finally A. Lewis got hold of tue bail and iua,ie a hub run, obtaining the titst try for Pontypridd. It was now rattier dark, and tHe play was therefore not of rhe higuest quality. hen time was called the resulted in a viewy for Cardiff by one goa;, three tries, and two touches down to one try and one touch drwn. The teams were:—Cardiff: J. B. Coe, l>ack »V. B. Norton, C. James (captain), W. H. Morgan, E. A. Trinn■' three-quarters; D. E. Jones and R. A. Price, half backs t>. D. Eva-us, D. Morris, A. Xhoin^ J. Hicks, \V. R. Re^s, W. Evan F. Morns, and H. J. simpson, for wards, Pontypridd—G. William-, back; A. Lewis, W. Will liains, and M. W. Rees, three quarter-backs J. Rn.- dall, I'avies, and J. Yorath, halfbacks 11 Davies, T. Davie J. Willi ims, H. Lewis J. Thon.a ii. Loul". F. liit, and T. Roger. forwards 11 Jones and Eo Griffiths, umpires; W.1. ishepo-. referee. NEWPORT v. LLANELLV These teams met on Newport ground on Saturdav "t -e o, in dreadfn weather which militated against t e "oo'l "gate" which wo'.ui oth^rwisehave assembled Nut withstanding t.te downpour, there was a muster i.umbering several hundred spectators. The visitors sent d capital team, and they commenced the oaine hy kicking off towards the ballast =Ild. The tirst five minutes' play warmed the teaui ■ LO tlieir work, l'llomas ,.ut in some cap tal play tor Lile 'i eNVi),t si(le, a n tcla visitors,after resisting a pressing down.h tdio iceep: the inevitable from their opponents. A. UlJULt dnl):)le! up. Vickery caught the bail vhen Gould was tackled imd the Newport captain had the oJ-Ii wer the lire i v. neu Vicaery wa- turned aside. Ali tur- we"" however, 0:. the leather wnen the try was secured. with Clapp in happy possession. Toe place kick entrusted to AleDaiiiel, was a failure. Within a minute or two of the restart Vickery made a c unisy p.i-s, wuich ended in the bah go.ng down the field, and a touch down being scoria by the visitors. This was followed by a similar point scor d by New port. The visitors again had to uciend the^r territory, but this time better iuck attendad their efforts, and after ascriln. mage within ayari of the goal line the leather was earrieu down into neutral ground. For the first 25 miuuwjs Newport played a man short. As Purdou went to join the team in ;>lace of J ordan, who could not come, he was ^welcomed by players and spectators alike. Stol, with the odds 'against them, the game had b?en in favour of Newport, who continued to wage war in their opponents' territory. Another toncu down was scored by Newport, and from a drop-kick by A. Gould a t 'uch-in-goal was got. Thereafter, lur a while, the game was played more in the cet.tie of the tiehl. and tlie visitors began to get ilearer to Newport's 2:. The difficulty 0; scientitie play increased a< the ground lJeeamtJ troJdeu over aua slippery, >everal good chances were iost owing to inability (If players to hold the bail. When naif time was called the game was favouring the visitor-, who, however, stood beaten by a try, a rouch-in-goal, and several touches down to two touches down. On end, being changed, Gould twice saved Newport from disaster, but Llaneily wouldn't be denied, and Yk iliiams got over the line with a try, although the angle was very difticuu, Boweu, the captain, put th' leather adroitly over tue bar and scored a goal. Ten minutes game of no interest ensued, when, from out of a scrimmage at 26 yards distance, Boweu unexpectedly made a eoal iroin the field. I.lanei, v tuus wun the game by two goais to oue trv —Newport. — bcinuell, back; A. G -U, do NN" "I and Vickery, three-quarter backs; T. Harding C. Thomas, half backs R. Gouid, «uhams, Purdon, i;rigg Stone, Tl. Edwar is, Young, T. C-:». and D. Clap-, LlautUy .-—Back, M. John .hree-quarter bat- j'owen, G. Bowen, G. R. Wihiams, and J. Morg AJI y i;backs, G. R. Williams and Llewellyn forw ^rds' P. Mitchell, W. Mitchell, E. Roberts, Thomas, ,\oue: Pitt, D. Griffith. and C. Anthony. CARDIFF V. MOSELEi". [FROM OUR OWN REPORTER]. The Cardiff Learn on Saturday journeyed to Birming- ham, and there add. d another to their jes o un- broken tieces-es, by defeating Mosele the Midland "cracics." The game proved one of thardest the and -,Ilev Cirdittians have so fr en,g" fully deserved their victory. The weatli- jr\as tine, and tne attendance numbered about two lhousaim Muselev kicked off, and Jarman, who sec JIetl the leathrfr was hefd before he could return. tx scriumiajre was fo'med just beyond the halt-way hag andon the ball emergui", Madden pun tea into toucn A the ioselev 25. Capital passing oetwet>n Duuui^, /Jancock, and Stuart, whica N>as 1',IKI!v appiauueu,. brought operations to with- in a yard of the fcome line. Hancock here arroraed Vougias 4- nrst-rai-e opportunity cf getting across. bu,c the latter failed to field the ball, and som^ ground was lost. A minute later Arthur retrieved .he error by running in anrl scoring Lughes failed to negotiate tne point, the angle beiiig sligntly d-fticlil >eu.ral territory was now occuoied Hereabouts jtadden chucked to Stewart, and the latter b:-°ug*jt off a rattling sprint to within the home 25, where be was Hoored by Byrne. Douglas Han. cock: ind Arthurs then exhibit«d some prettv passin* the nrst- named succeeding n getting acrosV tu!. the try was disallowed. in a series of close ser,mmages :'>lusel.ey g^med an advanta-e, and workeu the ball bey, iid their 2::1. A. Smith tried to get ftway, _<: was promptly collared, a like fate befalling Oancock, Arthurs, and Doug,as in turn A lot of exciting forward play now occurred in the centre, after which A amitb kicked to near the Cardiff line. Hushes retaliated by sending the ball into touch near the half-way flag^ From a scrimmage aftei the throw out E. Haslick became temporary custodian. travelled up to the Cardiff line, where he was rushed into touch. A scrimmage frllowed the line p, and the ball jeing presently kicked across, Cardiff touched in defence, to the huge gratification of the on-iookers. Play thereaiter wavered between the Nloseley ZO an, nud-distance. From the latter position Stuart sprinted in, but was jaile back, the ball having been thrown forward. A fine run by Arthurs caused an investiture of the home stronghold, but the siege was soon raised, and play removed to neutral ground owing to a capital run from Evans, to whom the bail was passed in mistake by Jarman. The loud plaudits which greeUd thU had fcom Evans, to whom the bail was passed in mistake by Jarman. The loud plaudits which greeUd thU had scarcely died away when the tables were effectually turned, Arthur-; bringl!1g off another flne run, pnd placing the ball down almost behind the Brummagem tpri2 hts- A dispute occurred over the pl.^ce-kick. Hancock was engaged in placing the ball for Hushes, and a Moseley man, thinkir.s it'had been deposi'-d o* 1 ,e ground, charged out. The Card.(Hans raised cries ot "go back.'7 He paused for tin ln-tanfc a yard or so from the ball. and Hancock, who did not anpear to observe what was going juncture put it down. Thereupon the -loseleymni ran up, ann before Hancock had removed his hands kicke l the ball awry. Cardiff contelld-d that tile man had no right tj be out of goal before the bal. was placed, and therefore brought the b d back and placed it a second time, Hughes sending it over the crossbar, and the home team refraining from charging. Up to this point the game had p oceeded ithout a referee, in the absence 3f Mr H. Vassal!, who had bfjen engaged to officiate in that capacitv, but the services of Mr Carruthers, an olu Lianeiiy piayer. WVT"e now requisitioned, and the game continued, "smith drOpped out in erand style, but boughs responding With a big kick, a scrimmage was "rought about in lit home 25. The Moseley forwards, however, were equal tc the occas'on, ana rushed to the centre. This Cardiff passing became somewhat wild, and A.. Smith presently found an opening which he utilised by kicking close to the Cardiff tine. Hughes was on the alert and punted nut. The bali was taken on by the Cardiff oack to the other end, fr"m whence it was tran-ferred to neutral ground, Byrne, A. Smith, and Mylius assisting principally, in the removal. At this point half time was called. Breathing-time over, and ihe teams having change IInds, Kedziie re-started the leather, sending it clean oter the Moseley line, and causing Cyrne to touch- down. Play thereafter was in Moseiey quartets, and here, unfortunately, Hancock leceived a seveie kick in the ribs, which rendered him practicadv hors dõ- combat for the remainder of the game, though he oluckily persevered to the end. Stuart failed to take a pass, and the home forwards rushed the tjall to tbe other end. For a few minutes the Cardiff line was closely besieged, and eventually Hushes had to touch- down. The bad was now ru-h.d all over the ground, W. Hasluck being loudly ap dauded for a smartish run. Play at lensth settled down in the centre. Douglas here obtained possession, got weli away, but, bein.s pursued, passed to Stadden, wno gaye a chance to Jarman, and the last named succeeded in crossing the line. Hughes failed to increase the score. In no wis., daunted by this disaster, the Moseley men played up with the utmost vigour. ihe Cardiff men, on the other hand, were evidently beginning to tire, and soon they had to act on the defensive. Smith g it the ball from a scrimmage, and took a shot at goal but it fell -iiore, whereupon Mviius, who had followed up, seized it and, eluding iiugaes, go„ over the Car,iiti line, amidst a tremen dou-: outburst of ani lause. A. Smith look the place, and a successful kick from him was accorkiedasecin(I enthusiastic demonstration. Nothins further was scored till the close, Cardiff thus winning by on,, goal (disnuted) and two tries to a uai. It snouid be stated with reference to the disputed goal that Mr YassaIl, who turned u" in the second ti,.f, gave hi- opinion in favour of Cardiff and that later 0 the hume team themselves practically waived their objection. The teams were :—Cardiff H. Hughe" back F. «< Hancock (captain W. :11. D ..iglasj A. j. Stuart, and C. Arthurs, ttiree-quarter backs; W. Stadden and AY. jarman, haii-oacks: <4. D! Kedziie, A. J. Hynart, A. F. Hill, A. F. Bland, J. Mahonev, A. buery. San, and R T. Duncan, for- wards. Moseley—R. Byrne, back A. Smith (captain), Mylius, M. Smith, and \V. Hasluck, three-quarter backs; F. Reeve an 1 E. HaslucE, half oacks E. L. Evans, Geo ret Ward, J. C, LSL, S. Smith, .Eagles, F. Fowler, Bourne, and Rogers, forwards. Umpires j Messrs VV. 1). ehill.ps (Cardiff; ana \V. B.eeaon (Mose- iev). Referee Mr H. Vassail. LLANELLY 2ND XV. v. LLAXELLT HARRTERS-On Saturday, at t:1I Lianellv grounus, these teams met to play oft the first tie in the second round for the Lianeiiy and District Challenge Cup. At the com- mencement bom teams played a man short, and just at half-time tne cap ain of the Harriers was compeiled to retire. hunly before the c Ji of time 0:1., 01 their three-quarters also retired witnout a cause. From the outset the econd men had the ganu well in hand, their tactics being much admired, and before half-time was called they hid "cJrnl th~ee goals, two tries, and ix touches-down. After the same had been re- commenced. the Harriers piayeif up better, but the spier.did rushes of t emen. being well led by tlieir captain, were irresistible, and at the call or im" (wljlcn by mutual conseut was ten minutes before th.- agreed "ime to cease piay) score read:—Lian- elly Second, four goals, six tries, aud eight minors to nil. The Llanelly second team has now quaLned itself to play in th* final tie for this competition, and ot the two matches tliev have payed the score ia now in their favour by 226 points t nil. QUEEN-STREET RANGERS v. RED ANCHOR.—Thi« match was joia)ei at tne Sophia Gardens Field on Saturday, and resu ted in a draw, eaca s>ue securing a touch-"own. ^SKEWEN v RESOLVEX.—This match was played at SKewen "n Saturday, and onded in an easy victory for the home team by five tries ami two touches down t» "ne touch lhwn scored by H,"o""¡ven. i he following com- posed ti:e teams :—.Skewen—Back, T. Evans, three- quarter backs, S W. Pin dips (.captain), D. Hanford, D. Jones, IN-. Dalies haK-backs,Evans, J. Clarke; for- wards, T Lloyd, J, Francis, J. D. J. Owen, J. Roberts, E. Davies, E. Thomas, "and J, H. Cole. /esoiuew—Back, W Poweil three-quarter backs, J. Rosser (capta,n), J. Davies, K Piace. anLiD. Ieiikins half ibacks, W Rees an,1 T, stroud torwards, G. i.vans, W. Davies, W. Bowen. Li. Efans, J. Griffiths, C. Tozer, T. ltt's. LI. Jenkins. Reieree, Dd. Davies. NEATH V. SWANSEA.—Pia\ed, in a continuous down. pour ot rain, on tile ground of the foriuei cluÍ) oa Saturday last. Bo-h sJps. although not fu.ly repre. sented, played a good hard gaTc which result-u in a draw, three ioucues-dowu being accredited to earn. For the home team Ciari and the Bro.hers JIiillips showed in ccnsp.cu >usly, while Richards, Bi.shop, and Go'dswoiuhy did excellen service tor Swansea. ABERDARE v. ABERDAKE ed at the Y DY" Meadow on SATU'.aa; AOJIITAID winning by one try, one disputed try, two touehe—down, tj two touc.ies- down. Aberdare played well together, most conspicu- ■ Us being John Evans. W. Jones, and J. Roberts, while L Griffiths and F. Humphrey did good service for too star. ^AR^IFF HARLEQUNS ». BATH VOLUMEERS.— ayed at Bath oil .,n1l:a, in wretched weather, "be" visitors winning be to.-s piayed down-h?li. The h me teiiu kicked off, and bei s jar neaviertbau their opponents endeavoured to make the game a il ;ht" one. Tiie Harlequins trlpd. to makt the gamf ciose and open, but scrumni .ffing was frequent, and ccame mOlH>onuu; Several minors were scored by the Car. (jiffians and Kehy Huarvy oiita ned a try, wn;cu ne failed to improve, E. Williams then scored, Edmunds concerting the point. Nothins, further was -cored, and haif-time wis railed. 010 resuming, with the ground in 'heir Í;,yuur, matters went worse for the home team, as the gtme was made mose. W u Wil. lnms ran ill behind tne posts, bur. Keliy Ililled ro c;ln lIJr¡,. The visiting tnr e-quai ;ers ,yêu well, James running nearly the length oi the svoun.i, .midst checrs. u L- he was pnsh»d into loucli III gual. Dairyuip.e scorea, out ldwH.rd;; failed ar gdal. James got in near tue cornet flag, and Lewis made a splendid effort at goal. Kelly obt cinj the last try behind the posts, which A. -J, Davies ertcd- The v. si tors therefore won oy twt goal-, four tries, and six minors, to one goal. 1 aiiis:— Harlequins B ick, J. Edmunds; three-quai ier bxeks, A. James T, Ú. L-wis, and A. N >riuau: half-oacksr W. Dairytapieand J C, Grant: lorwaras, R. Wi ham^ W E. Wuliams, Ker^u-son, Erskine, Gr.ffiths. Kelly. J. T. Jones. 4. j, Davies, and Forsdike. Volunteers: Back, Humphreys; three-quartei backs, .1¡:¡tt:lew. E.ones, F. (;Iley" 1. k. Jam s; uaif- backs, S. Shep-ierd, and J. Winch worth; forwards, E. Bolt, W. Sutton. T. Alexander. E Peptworth. Ú. Ulletc, I. Coombs, I' Pflet, and A. Y. Fiizwiiliam. MOUNT PLEASANT ROVERS, S\\A.N»EA v. NEATH HARLEQUINS.—piayeri at Swinsea on aturday, and resulted, after a very tight game, in a victory tor the visitors (,h(, piayeu 2 snort) by 1 try and o touches down to 1 tuucb down scored by the home team The try was obtained by W. G. Jones, and the game was contested throughout in a very friendly spirit. The following a li-t "j the players i—Mount Plf&saiu ¡:(,rers-h" N. Saunders three-quarter backs, W. H. Thorn 1.. A him, T. 'J tic.. ei naif oacks, Poole and Huxt ibie forwards, G. ti. Williams (captain), A. NVilliatn- L c,, R. Wlll.ams, J. Morgans, J. Moigaus, T Phillips, J. iiuxtable, :].:1.. D. Davies. Suah lIad. -Bic. W. H. S. Ree., three-quarter backs, T. J Williams, T, H. Evans, and S. J. Kit icaptai. half b tcks F. H. Beaman and W. G. Davies; forwards, C. jj. Williams. H. Derby, S. Harris, E. H. Elt, W. P. Nicholas, W. G. Jones, and R. Davies. SOUTH WALES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE v L:"A:çD. -Play, t Llandaff on Saturday in Very unpro- piti us weather, and resulted in a will for the Colt- ge by 01 try to live touches down. The try iortne visitors vva1;. obtained by A. H. Williams after a spleudii run. 1'Jth teams p,a.-er¡ two men snort. The followi.-g re- ./resented the college :Ka.k, E. P. Biggs three- Cjuarter bacics. A. H. WiIJlal11, E. W. Biggs, and J. £ Biggs half backs. J.P., Jones, all,, F. Dav es for- wards, C. L. Thomas, A. D. Davies, A. \V. Sheen. H. Whapham, E. P. Porter, G. i.ewis, and W. E. George. WHITCHURCH 2¡;J\ xv. v PENTRE.—Piayed at Hoily Bush Field, Whiteutircb, on Saturoay, r<-»aitin» in a victory for the former ov two goals to a touch-uown. lAPP" WELL., TK.EHERBI.RT. — The above match was pl'iyed on saturda OIl the gronnn of the fonn -r. At call i f time the game stood as follows :—Taffs Weil, 1 goal kdispaied) and 2 touches-down; and Treheriiert, 1 touch in goal. The follow.ng are the teams—lajps Wdl-Back-, J. B. Mathew three quarter t,ac ts, A. 1>. Richards, J. Griffiths, Jonah Porter, and D. lid- wards half backs, W. J. Griffiths and Jesse Porter forwards, (joule., Jenkins, M. iliiams, T. H. Wil- liams, Morgan, and Row.and- 'hekerberU— B^ck, M. Sant ihree-quarcer backs, W. D.Jones, M. Abraham, and R. J. Cuoke half backs, W. K. iievau aud T. Morgan' forwards, John, Edwards, R. Jones, H. Jones, Brace, Price, and lughes.

CURIOUS ELECTION FIXTURE. One contest only—West Denbighshire—remains to be decided in Xo^th Wales, and that, curiously enough, despite the fact that every other contest is over, has been fixed at the very last legal day available, naniil}', the 8th inst. East Denbigh- shire was fought on Friday, and yet four daya are allowed to intervene before pollintr the Wes- tern Division. The cause of the delay excites much comment. Major Mainwaring (C) and Colonel Cornwallis West {L) are the candidates.

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A YOUTHFUL MONSTER. A boy, described by the American papers as bright and over sharp for his age' —which is thirteen-hag just committed a crime so horrible in its nature that cnly his extreme youth has saved him from immediate lynching. The victim of this juvenile criminal is his own mother; and by his confession-had not his purpose been defeated—his intention was to have killed his father also. Profiting by the absence from home of the latter, the boy took down his father's rifle, followed his mother out into the fields, and deliberately sent a bullet through her head. After she had fallen he shot her again four times. Having satisfied himself that she was dead, this youth ful monster carefully covered up the remains, aad on his father's return assisted him in searching for the Jnissing woman. A day or two Mertbe y was discovered, and suspicion was un--d cbild, who ultimately, in the quietest ^finable, confessed himself to be the mur- derer, adding that he had meant to kill his father on the first convenient opportunity. When both parents had thus been got rid of his plan was to sell the ground belonging to them, buy a lot of fine horses, organise a band of robbers, with him- self as chief, and start in life as a brigand." The promising lad is an only child, and had always been most affectionately treated by his parents.

A DISORDERLY TOWN COUNCILLOR. Mr F. M. Willis, a Luton manufacturer, and Member of the Town Council and watch Com- mittee, was on Saturday fined 25s, including costs, by the Luton borough bench, for being drunk and disorderly from eight till after mid He wa8 Seen walking up and down the 8 r9et, armed with a stick, waiting for a man to /r°m a certai° house. was very$3tcHed, «ies» was ft good d«U ol dututbanca. e

SATURDAY'S POLLINGS t LEICESTERSHIRE—\ Membsrs. MID-DIVISION. J. E. Johnson Ferguson (L). 4733 Hon. Montagu Curzon (C) 36S3 Liberal majority 1C40. SUFFOLK.-5 Members. R. L. Everett (L) 4978 Lord Rendlesham (C) 4810 Liberal majority 168

BALANCE OF PARTIES. I The new House of Commons, so far as at present constituted, stands as follows :— LIBERALS. TOBIES. NATIONALISTS. 315 243 69 There have now been elected 627 out of i the total of the 670 which will form the new Parliament, leaving 43 members to be re- turned. I

Execution at Newgate. Daniel Minahan, aged 28, was hanged at New. gate at eight o'clock this morning for murdering his wife by fracturing: her skull with a hammer. Prisoner, since his conviction, bad expressed sorrow for the crime, which he stated had been committed under great provocation. He walked with a firm step to the scaffold, and death appeared to result with hardly a struggle. Berry was the executioner, and a drop of only five feet and a half was allowed.

BRUTAL MURDER IN NORFOLK. An old man named Springhall was brutally murdered at Hingham, in Norfolk, on Saturday, robbery being the supposed motive. He was found lying by the roadside with his head smashed by a large stone. A labourer named Thurston has been arrested.

I AN HEROIC LIFE. At Warstone Lane Cemetery, Birmingham, yesterday, the funeral took place of Mr John Price Crook, who was well known in Birming ham for his efforts in saving human life. In January, 1856 and 1857, he, at great risk, saved a I man from drowning In the Pebble Mill Pool, and at the same time made great efforts to save two others, the pool at the time being covered wi th ice, and Mr Crook having his skates on. Ab out 12 months after that he recovered the body of a soldier from Harrison's Hole, at the bottom of Gooch-street, and now built upon the efforts of the police and a diver (a black man) having failed. Particulars of both these rescues appeared in our columns at the time. When quite a yo'uth Crook saved two other boys, from drowning while bath- ing, and another while skating. He was one of the first to work in connection with the house- to-house collection in aid of the Wuvkmen's Ex. tension Fund of the Queen's Hospital. He and a Mr Price collected over J340 in pennies, for which services he was elected an honorary life governor of the hospital. Mr Crook also took an active part in the Liberal cause, and wo,s for some time chairman of the St Thomas's Ward Committee.

I SAD SUICIDE OF A SERVANT GIRL. On Friday morning, abou.t eight o'clock, a girl was seen struggling in the Severn, near the Royal George, Hylton-road, Worcester. Assistance was obtained, but too late to rescue her from drown- ing. The body was recovered in half an hour, and was then identified as that of Alice Dyer, a domestic servant, about 20 years of age, who had lived in the employment of Mr and Mrs W. J. Day, of Red Hill Cross, London- read. Deceased Wa,3 the daughter of Mrs Morris, of the Sfrrand, Bromsgrove. An inquest was held on Saturday. It transpired that deceased's mistreiss (Mrs Day) who is a col- lector for the blind ha Worcestershire, returned home after collecting on Wednesday, and pre- sently she missed her purse. She spoke to the de. ceased about the purse, saying, There was nobody in the house bat you." Deceased denied all knowledge of the matter, and said it was a mystery. On Friday Mrs Day called deceased into the presence of her husband, and told her that unless she gave up the money proceedings would have to be taken, as it was public money. Deceased again denied having the purse, whereupon Mr Day said, You must be penitent and tell the truth, or a policeman must be sent for." Deceased said, "Then he must be sent for." That same evening Mr and Mrs Day went to the police- station to prefer a charge against the airl of stealing the purse, and when he returned she had left the house. No purse or money was found upon the body.—The coroner observed that the girl's behaviour had been as calm and collected as that of an innocent person might ordinarily be expected to be. Whether the charge made against her was true or not he could not say, but in his belief she was led to commit suicide by her reason being overcome by the threat of proceedings against her.—Several of the jury said the charge agaiust deceased was made on totally insufficient grounds and the jury, after a long enquiry, returned a verdict to the effect that deceased committed suicide whilst in a state of tempoiary insanity, consequent upon the charge made against her.