South Wales Echo

Prairie Fires. TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE. I NEW YORK, Friday.—From Hyannis, Ne. braska, it isieported that serious prairie fires have been burning since the beginning of the week « Cherry Grant, Sheridan, and Thomas bounties. In one case a strip of land, 40 miles Tride, has been laid waste, the flames being fanned DY the wind blowing at the ra.te of 60 miles an our. Six persons are known to have perished, And ib is feared that many others have been burned. IThe country devastated afforded pasture for hundreds of thousands of cattle, and an im- maense number of animals is believed to have perished.-Reuter.

DROWNING AT BARRY DOCK. About 12.30 (midnight) a sailor named John Sullivan, a native of Queenstown, fell off the ziu.%y wall at Barry Dock, and was drowned. is body was subsequently discovered by the lock police, and lie. in the mortuary awaiting me coroner's inquiry. It appears that diseased vas temporarily engaged to perform some work 3n board the sailing ship Lowther Castle, and Jrao proceeding to the ship at the time when he dipped into the dock.

GROSS DEBTS, £ 42,000. 1 Payment in Full. I At the London Bankruptcy Court to-day the creditors of Henry Lyndhurst Beckett, gentle- anan, unanimously adopted a scheme providing- ?or full payment at the rate of 22,000 per annum. The debtor's income has excee(ied £ 5,000annually, and last year nearly reached £ 8,000. The gross tiebts exceeded £ 42,000.

The present Emperor of Austria enjoys the Imperial dignity owing to the unwillingness of "•he nearer heir to accept the responsibilities. The w:fe of our greatest actor is sometimes to 7)e Met in society at the house of Mrs Kendal or fchera in the profession." Mrs Irving is rather 11 slight, with fair hair.

THE ATTACK ON THE LORDS I Lord Tweedmouth, replying to an address from Berwickshire Liberals at Duns, on Thursdaj evening, replied to Mr Arthur Balfour^ address at Edinburgh on Disestablishment. Referring to the agitation against the House of Lords, he said the Liberals were going into the heaviest fight in whioh they were evet sngaged. They would have to take off their coats, as it would be a long and severe fifrht. Their leaders would require hard hitting, and their supporters would need to exercise for- bearance, support, and patience. The House of Lords would not fall down like Jericho at the first blast of the trumpet, but must ultimately give way.

the SIXTH EDITION of the I I SOUTH WALES ECHO" is Pnblished at 7 p.m. and contains the LA TEST Foreign, General, and Sporting Telegrams up to the, TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.

A Woman Deranged. I An Infant Thrown Through the Window. Mary fennel], a married woman, has been arrested at Manchester charged with attempted elaUd murder. She threw her infant from the feom through the closed window into the street fcelow. The child was removed to the hospital, Mental derangement is supposed to be, the ex- IPI"Won.

NEWPORT COUNCIL Chances of Cheques. I A special meeting of the Newport Town flbunoil—Alderman H. J. Davis presiding-was 9eld this morning to receive the resignation of Ifr S. Batchelor as alderman, and to appoint an $lderman to act as returning officer at the November elections in lieu of the mayor, who, as a candidate for the south ward, is precluded from bating.-The Town Clerk read the letter from Mr fiatchelor resigning the position (which has yet three years to run) on account of living at a distance from the town (Portishead), and being unable to perform the duties of the office. The latter inclosed a cheque for £ 25, the statutary fine. The Chair- Dan proposed, Alderman E. Bear seconded, and it was carried, that the office be declared vacant, and Alderman Parnall spoke in graceful terms of the services rendered by Mr Batchelor during a period which extends from 1865, and moved a vote of thanks to him, with a rider that the latter be recorded in the minutes. Mr T. Jones seconded the vote and it was agreed to, Conver- sation took place as to how the fine should be dealt with, whether returned or not, and an infor- mal vote was against it being smuggled back to the mother of the famous John Batchelor, of Cardiff, t,h Friend of Freedom," through the medium of the mayor's salary.-The Chairman gave life and interest to the conversation by pointing out that there was a penalty attaching to those who declined to accept the office of mayor, and he thought in view of the shirking of the position that it was about time the penalty was enforced. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Those gentlemen present who are near the purple (scarlet and ermine in this case) for the ensuing year suddenly became grave, and were afterwards the recipients of any amount of chaff, the Town-hall steps wit- nessing quite a display of the versatility of members in this resp,-ct.-Ald. Davies was made teturning officer in the room of the mayor.

-AB0UR DISPUTE AT BARRY DOCK. This morning the boilermaker's helpers em- ployed at the Barry Graving Dock refused to continue work at the old rate of 5s 6d per day, gtnd demand an increase of one shilling, We understand that this determidabion on the part of the men has been sprung upon the em- ployers without any previous notice. Mr T. Davies (Cardiff), general secretary of the men's organisation, visited Barry Dock this morning Md sought an interview with the employers, but I this was refused.

NEW MEDICAL BUILDINGS, The Duke of Devonshire, president of Owen's College, Manchester, will open the new medical buildings attached to the college on November oLh, The duchess will accompany him, and he "ill be the recipient of various addresses.

A COMEDIAN'S FAILURE. I The failure was announced at the London Cankruptcy-court to day of Charles Bignell, the comedian, described as of Tulse-hill, Brixton. His debts are returned at 2900, with no assets. -=-

I THE CZAR. r A Favourable Bulletin. I Renter's Agency is authorised by the Russian Embassy to state that a telegram has been re- ceived this morning from Livadia which gives news that the Czar is very much better, and that his Majesty partook of breakfast this morning with appetite and energy. The Imperial yacht Polar Star, which has been staying at Plymouth awaiting further orders since the recent bad news from Livadia, has been ordered to proceed imme- diately to Livadia for the purpose of convening the Czar and the Russian Imperial family to Corfu. She is now on her way to Livadia.- Renter. Decidedly Better. v The Press Association learns that M. de Staal, Russian Ambassador in London, to-day received a telegram from Livadia stating thab the Czar is decidedly better.

London Amusements. I THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE EMPIRE. The London County Council met to-day to consider the report of the committee on music, dancing, and theatre licenses. In this document the committee recommended that the licence for music and dancing be granted to the Empire Theatre on condition that the prome- nades be abolished and the space now occupied by them be disposed of to the satisfaction of the council, and that no intoxicating drinks be sold in the auditorium. There was a very full attend- ance of members of the council, and The public gallery was crowded, a large number of people being unable to gain admission. When the report in reference to the Empire Theatre was reached, Mr Murphy, Q.C., with whom was Mr Poland, Q.C., and Mr 0. F. Gill, opposed the recommendation of the committee. He said those who instructed him had no ill-feeling towards the committee, but this was a matter that should be decided by the collective wisdom of the councll. Would it not be said that the small minority who had moved in this matter where the only champions of virtue in the Metropolis ? There were vigilanoe societies, etc., but since 1887, when the Empire was opened, no complainant had been made against the management until the present time. The case against the Empire was of a trumpery character. The chief witnesses against the Empire were Mrs Ormiston Chant, Mrs Amos, and Mrs Hicks, whose character it

THERE WAS A WOMAN IN IT," I A Newport Publican's Daughter Enamours a Captain. The Captain's Wife Intervenes. At the Newport Borough Police-court to-day- before Messrs Henry Phillips and J. S. Stone (magistrates)—the case of Alice Mayne and John Mayne, which had been twice adjourned, was eisposed of. Mr Lyndon Moore, solicitor, ap- peared for the wife, and Mr T. Baker Jones, solicitor, represented the husband. It appeared that Captain John Mayne was the master of the coasting vessel Cornish Lass, and resided at S t Agnes, Cornwall. The parties had been married for 18 years and had lived happily together until a few months ago, when a coolness sprung up, and a separation deed was drawn up, under which the wife received j320 in cash and the furniture. Early in the present month Mayne's father heard some un- favourable intelligence of him, and with his daughter-in-law went to Newport to make in- vestigations. Mrs Mayne now told the court that he stayed with defendant's brother whilst in Newport, and that the brother tried to adjust the differences between her and her husband, but her husband's reply was to knock her down in the brother's presence. On the following day the defendintf., father accompanied him to the Cambrian Arms Inn, where they found the defendant. The father told him that he knew who was in the wrong and that there was a woman in it. The magistrates' clerk interjeoted, There was a wrong, and there was a woman in it. I never knew ono where the-re was not a woman in it." The husband then ordered the wife to leave, and when she declined he struck her across the chest with his fist, and with the assistance of the land- lord turned her into the street. Mr Baker Jones wanted to know why she persisted in following up her husband, and at first and declared that she wanted to look at him, and then she told that her husband was great with Miss Dance, the daughter of the landlord of the Cambrian Arms, and that he had taken her to the theatre and on excursions. Mr Jones, on behalf of the husband, who did not appear, contended that Mrs Mayne's conduct caused the disturbance. The magistrates' clerk summed up the case as follows The husband and wife were separated, and for some reason or other the wife follows eer husband to Newport—wan tsT t o haveTa look at him—he does not like the look of her, and there is a row." The Bench imposed a fine of 30s, including costs. Mr Kessick, queried as to where Mr Mayae was to be found, Mr Moore replied, "On the mighty main," and Mr Baker Jones expressed the hope that after last night's gale he mighb be above and not below it.

EXPLOSION IN MINES. On Wednesday the commission on explosives which was appointed at the conference hold at Aberdare on the 8th inst. continued its labour, and visited the Fforchaman Colliery, owned by the Powell Duffiya Company. The members included Messrs D. Morgan, miners' agent, Aber- dare; T. Daronwy Isaac, Treorky Aitred Onions, Abercarn Thomas Richards, Ebbw Vale Thomas Parfitt, Aberaman Lewis Miles, the secretary of the sliding scale committee and MrW. Brace, agent of theMonmouthshire Branch of the Federation of Great Britain, who were accompanied by Messrs Henry Davies, P. D. Rees and J. White, Aberaman. At FforchamanCoHiery where experiments were carried on for a long time in the bottom of the 2 feet 9 inch seam, eleven shots were fired in different kinds of grounds carbonite and ammonite being used. The com- mission was met at the colliery by Messrs F. L. Davis, manager of the colliery, Gwilym Jones, manager of the George Pit and Lower Duffryn Collieries, and Thomas Railton, manager of the Aberaman and Treaman Collieries, together with the under-manager and the sub-officials of the colliery. On Thursday they again visited the Aberaman Colliery being accompanied by the same officials. Fifteen shots were firod, carbonite and compressed powder being used All these shots were fired in the coal m the 7 feet and yard seam with the intention of ascertaining the comparative efifeot of the two explosives on the coal. They were not prepared to give the result of their in- vestigation in detail before the next conference of miners. In the meantime we understand that they will, in a few days, meet and prepare a report to be submitted to the conference. After leaving the Aberaman Colliery the commission was met by Mr E. M. Hann, the general manager and agent of the Powell Duffryn Col- liery Company, who expressed his willingness and anxiety that the commission might experi- ment further if they thought fit with any other explosive, and it is understood that another experiment will be carried out at Lower Duffryn in reference to Messrs Curtiss and Harvey's new explosives.

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS, Theatre Royal (Cardiff). The great Drury Lane spectacular sporting drama, "The Prodigal Daughter," by the late Henry Pettitt and Sir Augustus Harris, is about to be produced at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, by the Drury Lane company, under "the direction of Mr Henry C. Arnold. The play will be staged here with all that care and completeness which made it so great a success in London, and in the famous race scene six blood horses will figure, including the Grand National winner Voluptuary, the other starters being Flora, Cannonade, Perhaps, Black Ivory, and Atbol Boy. Apart from the sporting incidents the play contains a genuinely exciting plot and numerous situations of much dramatic power. It may safely be pre- dicted that it will attract an unusual amount of popular interest and support. Grand Theatre (Cardiff), At this theatre next week Miss Maude St. John's burlesque company appear in "Cupid and Co. one of the hits of the season. The piece was written by Horace Leonard, and the music is by Meyer Lutz and Edward Solomon. It is a clever burlesque with many very smart bits in it, and should prove immensely popular with Cardiffians. Miss Maude St. John takes the part of Cupid. Mr Russell Wallett (only son of the late Co Queen's Jester") appears as Colonel Robinson. Mr Wallett was very successful as Mr Arthur Roberts's understudy at the Strand Theatre, London, in A Modern Don Quixote," and: according to the Era, is one of the best banjoists living. The company also includes Mr Harry Brayne, the well-known comedian; Mr A G. Spry, of Spry and Monti; Mr Louis Balte of Les Cloches de Corneville" and "Ernuinia." ame Miss Ida Glenroy, Miss Emilie Ormesby, and Miss Jeannie Stokes. The rest of the oom pany are excellent, and" Cupid and Co." ought to do a big week.

A Battle Proceeding. SHANGHAI, Friday.-An official telegram re- ports ifaat a battle commenoed on the 24th inst. on the north, or Chinese, side of the Yalu. The firing was proceeding when -the despatch left. No details have yet come to hand.-Beuter. Defeat of the Chinese. YOKOBAMO, Friday. — From despatches re-5 ceived here it is believed that a battle between the Japanese army from Corea and the Chinese forces opposing the invasion of Manchuria is now in progress. A prehminary skirmish occurred on the 23rd inst., which resulted in the defeat of the Chinese. An advance detachment of the Japanese troops attacked the Chinese entrenoh- ments on the northern side of the Yalu River, whioh were defended by 100 infantry and 600 cavalry. After a short resistance the Chinese fled. It is reported that the main body of the Japanese are attacking the chief position of the Chinese at Kinren.-Reuter.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT, Stubborn Fight and Great Slaughter. JAPANESE ENCIRCLING THE CHINESE. I Wi-ju, Thursday Afternoon.—Without waiting for daybreak, General Nodyr. commenced the transport of his main body" across the Yalu on Wednesday evening. The work proceeded throughout the night, and by daybreak the whole force had been transported across the river, and had formed and entrenched the camp. The guns, horses, and men crossed without a mishap Meanwhile Colonel Sato, who bad taken a flying column on Thursday morning on a reconnoitring expedition, came upon the enemy on the right bank of the river Ai. Colonel Sato, although unprovided with artillery, opened an attack upon the Chinese, the fight lasting from 10 in the morning until past noon. The Chinese held their ground and the fight was stubborn, but ultimately thsy were driven out of their entrenchments, and fell back in dfeorder upon Kuh-Lien-Chao. The Japanese forces demolished the fort, and then in accordance with instructions rejoined the main body. Two hundred dead Chinamen were found in the fort. The number of their wounded is unknown. A captured Chinese officer states that the posi- tion was held by 18 battalions. The force largely outnumbered the Japanese column, and retired fighting when pressed. The Japanese loss was five officers and 90 men killed and wounded. All Marshal Yamagala's plans are completed for the coming engagement. The several columns acting in concert will deliver a simultaneous attack upon the: Chinese position on all sides. Already the network is being drawn round the Chinamen. It IS anticipated here that the att:ack will be made at daybreak on Saturday, but possi- bly earlier. Our latest information is that the Chinese outposts are all falling back upon Kuh- Lien-Chao. The batteries there have been increased to 11, but it is doubtful whether they are fully armed. The weather is favourable, the health and spirits of the men are excellent, and there is a universal desire among the troops that Moukden may be captured before the Emperol's birthday.—Central News.

FURTHER ADVANCE OF THE JAPANESE. Wi Ju, October iAth.—At daybreak this morn- ing our advanced force, to the number of 1,500, crossed the Yalti to the northward, ferrying over at Sukochin. The detachment was composed entirely of riflemen, no cavalry or artillery accompanying them. A Chinese earthwork had been thrown up at this point to oppose our land- ing, but a slight deviation enabled the detach- ment to cross without interference. An attack was immediately opened on the Chinese position, which was garrisoned by only a few I, artillerymen and infantry. They fle(I after the first two or three rounds had been fired, and our men captured the worka with a rush. A regiment of Manchurian cavalry arrived as the little garrison fled and covered their retreat. The Chinese made for the batteries constructed lower down the river, the infantry throwing away their arms in their flight. The earthwork was defended by two fiald piece, which fell into our hands. The two opposing forces have been reconnoitring each other's positions since the Chinese were driven out of Wi-Ju, but there bad been no actual fighting until our troops crossed the river this morning. Scouts have this afternoon been sent dowu the river and inland, and without meeting any armed Chinese. Their entire effective force is reported by spies tc be entrenched close to the Yalu on the Moukden road. The main attack upon the Chinese position will be delivered before Sundaj'.—Central News. OFFICIAL DESPATCH FROM THE JAPANESE GENERAL. TOKIO, Thursday.—Field Marshal Yamgata has telegraphed to the War Office, stating that a detachment of 1,600 infantry crossed the Yalu on the morning of the 24-th. They attacked the enemy, consisting of 600 cavalry and 100 infantry with two guns, and the enemy fled. Our force captured the Chinese fort, the two guns, and many rifles. The Chinese loss was 20 killed and wounded. Our men escaped without loss. Our advance columns are marching upon L'shi Yen.- Central News. THE JAPANESE ADVANCE. I YOKOHAMA, Thursday.—Two important items of intelligence from the seat of war have, been received here. The Army Corps which recently sailed from Hiroshima, under the command of Marshall Oyama, and which was yesterday re- ported as having been engaged near Port Arthur, has effected a landing at Serkiosso on Chinese territory. The Japanese troops operating in Northern Corea have crossed the Yalu River and entered Alaiieburia.-Reuter. YOKOHAMA, Thursday (Later).—The report that the Japanese had landed on Chinese terri- tory is not officially confirmed, but is generally credited, as it is regarded as certain that Marshal Oyama's expedition was despatched for the pur- pose of effecting a landing at Port Arthur or Wei Hai Wei, or possibly at both places. -Betiter. THE NAVAL BATTLE OF YALU. I TIENTSIN, Thui-sday.-An Imperial decree has been issued at Pekin, and promulgated here, dealing with Li Hung Chang's report to the throne respecting the meritorious conduct of certain officers at the battle of Yalu, thanks to which the Japanese fleet were severely damaged and driven away. His Majesty has been pleased to award Captain Von Hannecken a decoration and to promote him to the brevet rank of a chief commander in the Imperial Navy. Engineers Nicholls and Purvis, who were killed in action, were adjudged worthy of a money reward of two years' pay, to be paid to their next-of-kin. Lieut. Heckman, who was wounded, is promoted to the rank of colonel in the. Imperial Naval forces. and Lieuts. Bresant and McGirhn, also wounded, are promoted to be majors. Messrs Heckman, Bresant and McGiffin, are also decorated each with a peacock feather and a No. 1 star of the third class.-Central News, DECREASE OF ANTI-BRITISH FEELING IN JAPAN. VANCOUVER, Thursday.—By the files of news- papers which have reached here by the steamship Empreas of Japan, it is evident that the umbrage I which the Japanese had taken against the British in the belief that they were favouring the cause of China is fast disappearing. An impression prevails among the higher class Japanese that although Admiral Fremantle is most zealous in I watching British interests, he is, so far as the two belligerents are concerned, absolutely irnpartial.- Central News. CANADIAN STEAMER FOR THE I CHINESE. VICTOBIA (BRITISH COLUMBIA), Thursday.— The steamer Prince Rupert, built at Glasgow for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, has been sold to the Chinese Government to be used as a transport. She left Glasgow about Sep tember 1st, and will be handed over to a Chinese, crew at sea near Cape Vincent.-Beutep.

Lady Colin Campbell is one of the-ib-lpstof the regular writers on the staff of the World and the Pall Mall Gazette.* Truth predicts that before long we shall see men riding boldly about their business and up to their clubs in Piccadilly on bicycles. "THE PITMAN'S DAUGHTEK,"—This is the title of of a powerful new rntnine; story of love and mystery 11 from the pen of J. Monk Foster which will commence in the Cardiff Times and. South Wales Weekly News of I November 3rd. A Magazine and Newspaper in one

Football Fixtures. ——.——— I We shall publish the following matches to-morrow [ t (Saturday):— LOCAL MATCHES. Argoed—Rhymney v. Argoed. Aberavon-ExceIsiors v. Nanymoel. Abergavenny-Cardiff Reserves v. Abergavenny. Aberavon-Bridgend v. AbeTavon. Abertillery-Blackwood v. Abertillery. Ammanford-Cannarthen v. Ammanford. Aberearn-Crumlin A v. AbercarmA. Bryn mawr-Crosskeys v. Brynmawr. Bbenavon-Blaina A v. Blaenavon A. Cardiff—GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS'S HOSPITALS T. CARDIFF. „ —Grangetown v. Cardiff Northern. „ -Caerphilly v. Grangetown Stars. „ -Roath v. Cardiff Hornets. -Cathays Richmonds v. Splott Rangers. —St. Francis v. Ely United. „ -Pentyreh v. Blackweir. -Avondtle v. Whitchurch A. i, -Romilly v. St. Mary's. „ -Cadoxton v. Canton Crusaders. Cardiff-Abergavenny Wanderers v. Old Monktonians. Caerau-St. Andrew's v. Caerau A. Crumlin-Abercarn v. Crumlin. Chepstow—St. Mary's (Chepstcw) v. Newport Raglans. Fernrlale-Treforest Wanderers v. Ferndale A. LIandaff-Barry v. Llandaff. Llwynypia—Mountain Asli A v. Llwynypia A. Mountain Ash-Llwynypia v. Mountain Ash. Morriston-NEATH v. MORRISTON. Merthyr-Penarth A v. Merthyr. Machen—Cwmbran v. Machen. Merthyr Vale—Wattstown v. Merthyr Vale, Mardy—Clydach Vale A v. Mardy A. Newnort—SWANSEA v. NEWPORT. Neath—Morristou A v. Nea.th A. Penarth—LLANELLY V. PENARTH. -Carlton v. Penarth Stars. Pentyrch-St. Michael's v. Pentyrch Joniors, Pontyelown-Cant,on Wanderers v. Pontyclown. Pont vinoile-Ebbw Vale A v. Pontymoile A. PonLyTni ,ter-P,,n [new vdd A v. Pontymister A. Pontypridd-PENYGRAIG V. PONTYPRIDD. Penygraig—Pontypridd Hangers v. Penygraig A. Pontnewydd—Pontymister v. Pontnewydd. Swansea-Newport. A v. SwaMsea A. Treorky—Merthyr A v. Treorky A. Treherbert—Pontypridd Crusaders v. Treherbert. Trealaw- United Star v. Grange Alexandras. Whitchurch-Cathays v. Whitchurch. ASSOCIATION. Aberdare—Swansea v. Aberdare. Barry—Cardiff v. Barry District. Cardiff—NEWPORT RESERVES V. CARDIFF RESERVES. Nel,on-Barry District v. Nelson. Newport—Newport v. Mule Battery. ltogerstor.e—Caerleon Schools v. Rogerstone Victorias. RUGBY MATCHES. COUNTY MATCHES. Carlisle—Cumberland y. Durham. Blistol-Gloucestm v. Somerset. YORKSHIRE COMPETITION, Liversedge-Liver,edge v. Batley. DewsburY-Dewsbury v. Wakefield. Halifax-Halifax v. Manningham. Hull-Hull v, Bnghouso Ra.ngers. Leeds—Loeds v. llunslet. Bradford—Bradford v, Huddersfield. LANCASHIRE COMPETITION. Roclid (eh, 'tie Hornets v. Oldham. Tylde_sley—Tvlrtesley v. Wigan. Warrington—Warrington v.winton. Manchesrer-Manchester v. Burton. New Brighton—New Brghton v. St. Helen's Rangers. ltuncorn-Runcorn v. Birkenhead Park. GENERAL MATCHES. Coventry-Coventry v. Moseley. Rugby-Rugby v. Leicester. Richmond-London Scottish v. Oxford University. Stamford Bridge—Old Leysians.v. Cambridge Univer- sity. Blackheath—Blackheath v. Liverpool. Cooper's Hill-R.I.E.C. v. Old Merchant Taylors. Richmond—Middlesex Wanderers v. Harlequins. Kensington-Kensington v Rosslyn Park. Richmond- Richmond v. United Services. iASSOCIATION MATCHED LEAGUE—DIVISION I. Birmingham—Aston Villa v. Liverpool. Blackburn-Rovers v. Preston North Knd. Wolverhampton—Wanderers v. Bolton Wanderers BurnJev-llurnley v. Notts Forest. Derby—Derby County v. West Bromwich Albion. Ever!,on—Kvorton v. Sunderland. Sheffield—Sheffield Wednesday v. Sheffield United. Stoke—Stoke v.Small Heath. LEAGUE-DIVISION II. Darwen-Darwen v. Burslem Port, Vale. Burton—Wanderers v. Burton Swifts. Wallsall-Walsall v. Bury. Crewe-Crewe Alexandra v. Lincoln City. Grkrisby—Grimsby Town v. Rotherham Town. Newton Heath-Newton Heath v. Leicester Fosse. Newcastle—Newcastle United v. Manchester City. Nottingham—Notts County v. Woolwich Arsenal. MIDLAND LEAG E. Gainsborough—Trinity v. Ilkeston. Grantham-Hovers v. Doncaster Itovers. Heanor—Heauor v. Long Eaton Uangevs. Loughborough—Lotishborougii v. Derby County. Man"tield-lft!lfiP}d v. Kettering. Matlock—Matlock v. Kushdeu. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. T,ntoti-T,titon Town Y. Southampt,on.St. Mary's. Millwall— "ilhvall Athletic v. lifoni.* Chat ham—Chatham v. Royal Ordnance. Upton Park—Clapton v. Readinfj. GENERAL MATCHES. SlJeftbld-Sheflieltl v. London. CaUlbridgz- University v. Old Westminsters. Tufnell Park—2nd Scots Guards v. Wolverton. Caledonian Park—London Caledonians v. Oxford University. M:\riow—Mariow v. Crusaders. Cardiff v. Guy's" and St. Thomas's Hospitals. Visitors to the Park to-morrow will sure to be re- warded. as the Hospitals are bringing down their best fifteen. It will be remembered that last year Cardiff only just won after being two gials behind At liiif- time. Unfortunately, A. F. Hill will bu unpble to turn out. and a trial will be given tu C. Harrison, formerly of Grangetown, who lias been playing well for the Reserves (his season. The Hospitals team is identical with that which drew with Blackheath on tlis Rectory Field last Saturday week. '16ams :— POSITION. CARDIFF. HOSPITALS. Back Aluu M organ C. F. Moggridge Three-quarter. T. W. Pearson F. Rue Irhree-(Iuirt(,r.. J. E..VIlioLt F. C. Wetherell Three-quarter,. D. R. Thomas W. M. Thoimar. Three-quarter.. N. W. Biggs II. T. L. Bell Half-hack K. B. Swreet-Escott. A- Montague Half.back Selwyu Biggs R.S.Thorpe Forward F. Mills P. Birigliaiu Forward W. Ccoe B. F. Sedgwick Forward. W. J. Elsey. R. Raimillard Forward VV. Davies A. Thompson Forward W. Phillips. A. E. Elliott Forward R. Davies. R. S. Rowlands Forward S. Cravos T. Slater Forward C. Harrison H. W. Dudyson I Referee, Mr T. Wiiliams, Llwynypia. Newpert v, Swansea, The Western team play to-morrow for the first time this season with the Newport Premiers, and a good game is expected. Last season Newport had the best of the four encounters. The teams will probably be as follows POSITIONS. SWANSEA. (NEWPORT. Bacit W. J. Bancroft T. England. Three-quarter.. E. Thorogood. F. H, Dauncey. Three-quarter.T.Gordon A, J. Gould Three-quarter.. J. Morzan W. G. James Three-quarter.. O. S. Coke A. W. Boucher Half-In, elc T. Wilcox C. J. Thorns Half-back T. Blackmore A. R. Williams Forward. A. M. Jenkin J. Kannan Forward B. Thomas 1-1. Pucker Forward S. Rice W. H. Watts Forward R. S. Jenkin W. Groves Forward B Livingstone T. l'ook Forward W. ,Ta kon T. New combe Forward W. Smith W. Sarvievs Forward Eo Burrows J. Jenkins Llanelly v. Penarth. At Penarth. The home team will be without the assistance of G, W. Shepherd at halt, as he is on the injured list at present.. Teams POSITION. LLANELLY. PEN-RTH. Back LI. Every G, (iemonc" Three-quarter. O. Badger H. G. Alexander Three-quarter.. C. Bowen f. A. Alexander Three-quarter.. W. Davies R. M. Garrett Three-quarter.. E. Lloyd H. E. Morgan Half-back B.Davies T. Dewar Hair-back D. Morgan T. H. Hutchings Forward W. J. Thomas E; Ellis Forward J. Jones W. Gibbs Forward 1). Thomas P. Jackson Forward B. James.T. L Lawday Forward W.Morris F. A. Matthews Forward D. Lewis G. Matthews Forward P. J. Davies T. Morris Forward J. Eraits C. Spencer I DOWLATgv. ABFRAmAN.-At Aberaman. Dowlai8- Back, B. Evans three-quarter backs, T. John (cap- tain), Heycock, D. Davies, and D. J. Thomas half. backs, D. J. Evans and J. Stokes forwards, Gus. Jenkins, W. Knox, J. L. Paynter, E. Evans, F. Parkin- son, E. Edwards. M. Morgans, and J. Evans. MARDY v. GILFACH GocH.-At Gilfach Goch. Mardy -Bi,.ek, Geo. Griffiths; three-quarter backs, Dd. Jones, H. Lewis, W. Henry, and R. Chiney; half-backs, J. Phillips and W. Griffiths forwards, J. B. Mundy (captain), D. A. Jones, F. Reed, H. Williams, Dd. Harris, C. Davies, W. Chiney, and L. H. Evans. Giifcsch-Back, J. Slade three-quarter backs, T. M. Jones, D. Rowlands, D. Rees, and B. Brice (cap- taia): half-' :M;ks. Alf. Evans and W. Jenkins for. wards, Tom Perry, Sid. Hall, T. J. Griffiths, A. Carp, H. Davies, J. Allen, M. Jones, and R. Williams. GRANGE RAGLANS V. 5TH COMPANY BOYS' BRIGADE. -At Cardiff. Grange Raylans—Back, C. ]."wiii three- quarter backs, G. Deans, C. Peeple, E. Richards, and W. Turton half backs, P. Elliott and C. G. Curtis forwards, P. Shelley, S. Kendall, A. Morgan, F. Osborne, J. Green, S. Jeremy, A. Spackman, and J. Parson. BLAENAVON A V. BLAINA A.-At Blaenavon. lJn- avon—Back, Joe Lott; three-quarter backs, Jas..Tones, Geo. Jarrett, T. Evans, and VV. H. Leigh; half-backs, H. Clark (capt), and Jas. Kenvine forwards, Jno. Seymour, H. Huish, T. Thomas, A. Morgan, F. M. Steel, A. Williams, I. Walby, and F. Russell. CAERPHILLY V. GRANGE STARS. At Cardiff. Cat I Ily-Back, H. Wedlock; three-quarter hacks, H. Pike, J. Mainwaring, W. Jones, and T. Chivers half-backs, W. Walters and T. Rees forwards, T. Richards (captain), J. Mortimer, W. Lawrence, W. Davies, G. Jones, T. Cosslett, J. Morgan, and T. Beam. BARRY v. LLANI)AFF.-At Llandaff. Barry-Ba.ek, •T. Jones; three-quarterbacks, G. Giggs, D. Lewis, D. Evans, and T. Hughes; half-backs, J. Davies and T. Davies forwards W. E. Rees (caotain), A. Williams, W. Piper, H. Richards, Deverall, W. Gething, Baker, and A. Wright. CATHAYS UNITED V. WHITCHURCH.—At Whit- church Cathays United-Back, W. G. Thomas three-quarter backs. E. R. Evans, J. Rees, A. R. Smith, and D. T. Russell half-backs, W. G. Ree* (captain) and W. Alexander forwards, T. Hughes, W. Green- slade, H. Hall, R. Watkins, W. Hamblin, R. Matthews, C. Burroughs, and E. Dance. Whitchu-rch-Back, J. C. Evans three-quarter backs. J. B. Glendinning, E. Stephens, G. Stephens, and D. Llewellyn half-backs, D. Owen and W. Salmon forwards, V. Taylor, W. P. Thomas, W. Oldfield, W. Stephens, B. Hopkins, R. Hopkins, E. Boyer, and P. Norton. NELSON JUNIORS V. BARRY DISTRICT RESERVK* (Association).—At Nelson. Nelson-Goal, D. Saua- ders backs, B. Osborne and D. Lewis half-backs, Ti Hope, J. Gray, and H. Abraham forwards, W. Hum- phreys (capt.), L. Edmunds, E. Knibbs, E. Lewis, and W. Lewis. Reserves—Goal, T. Hopkins backs, E. Day and W. Mizen half-backs, R. Havard, E. Cal- lagnan, and W. Jones forwards, G. Griffiths, E Griffiths, F. Hood, D. Edmunds, and E. Williams MERTHTR A V. TREORKY A.-At Treorky. Treorky- Back, W. Harries three-quarter backs, L. Lewis (captain), D. Davies, J. Thomas, and another; half- backs, T. H. James and T. Waite; lorwards, W. Jenkins, T. Richards, E. J. Jones, D. Rees,; J. Davies, R. Thomas. D. Davies, and J. Jones ST. ANDREW'S V. CARRAU HARRIERS RESERVES -At Newport. St.Andrevfs—Back,H.Winfield three-qr.arter backs. E. Evans, E. F. Gilbert, D. Da vies, and A. Blackmore half-backs, W. Cox andD. Thomas forwards, H. Bowden (captain), W. Anstey, C. Smith, C. Mason, L. Sutton D. Price. T. Griffiths, and T. Balsdon. NEWPORT RAGLANS V. CHEPSTOW ST. MARY'S.—At Chepstow. Newport Raglans- Back, W. Watts; three-quarter backs, A. Pearce (captain), F. Tooze, B. Scott, and T. Thomas half-backs, A. Tooze and J. Hillman; forwards, G. Smith, C. Hockey, H. Bald. win, A. Jones, G. Ryan, W. Hill, E. Holman, and J. Russell. CANTON A v. CORPORTATION RANGERS.-At Cardiff. Canton A-Back, J. Collins three-quarter backs. C. Jenkins, R. Jenkins, J. Thomas, and J, Williams; half-backs, W. Patterson and A. Summers forwards, W. Gale (captain), R. Cokeley, J. Leithbridge, D. Morgan, E. T Johnson, V. Morgan, J. Arthurs, and F. Cravos. ABERCARN 2ND V. CRUMLIN 2ND.—At Abercarn] Abercarn hd-Back, J. Jones; three-quarter backs, E. Matthews, S. Catley, A. Russell, and another half- backs, A. Benjamin and J. Endicott; forwards, T Roberts, W. H. Prosser, T. Phillips, J. Simmonds, O. Lewis, C. FroweD. L. Davies, and J. Davies. GRANGE STAR JUNIORS V. LLANDOUGH UNITED.—At Llandough. Grange Star-Back, .T. Wills three. quarter backs, W. Hood (captain), W. Brien, T. Parry, a.nd G. Hillard half-backs, E. Howells and F. Mardin forwards, T. Hillard. G. Hiers, Whit. combe, Tippatt, Sanbrook, Male, G. Davies, and H. Wiltshire. FBBW VALE V. PONTYMOILE.—At Pontymoile. Ebbw Vale-Back, H. T. Waterfield; th rep-quarter backs, F. Davis, E-iGiles, W. Gameson, and F. Bay- ton half-backs, T. Jones and W. James; forwards, W. James, Ed. Owen?, Here. Davies. J. Waters, C. Thomas, W. Jones, I. Doughton, and H. Keats. CARLTON v. PENARTH STARS.—At Penarth. Carlton —Back, G. A. Semloh three-quarter backs, T. M. Arkell (captain), A. F Shepherd, A. Gedrych, and F. Bibbings half-backs, H. W. Hyde and D. James forwards, E. Wen-ley, F. Waterman, A. Weston, E. Crafter,A. Raven, W. Bird, E. Belisarrio, andW.Stone. Stars—Back, T. Trough c three-quarter backs, E. Stamp, R. Blackmore, E. Griffiths, and G. Knight; half-backs, S. Chinn and G. Porter; forwards, E. Warburton, J. Hill, C. Porter, H. Slack, W. Smith, E. Richards. G. Cottle, and F. Hooper. TREDEGAR JUNIORS v. CALEDONIANS.—At the Roath Park. Tredegar—Back, Pattern three-quarter backs, Moorland, Hewlin, Parry, aud Baker half backs, Cooksley and Ridout forwards, Lewis (captain), Gray, Coles, Blake, Philpot, Davies, Corwill, and Williams. NEW TRE'DEGA»VV. Cardiff ALEXANDRA.—At New Tredegar. New I'redtgar—Back, J. Hook; three- quarter ba"ks, T. I hillips, M. W. Price, J. J. Thomas, and Ben Arnold half-backs, C. Young (capt.) and VV. G. P Jones forwards, A. Rapple. P. Davies, W. Davies, Joe Wall, E. Griffiths, T. N. Phillips, D. Jenkins, and J. Jones. PENTYRCH 2ND V. ST. MICHAEL'S.—At Pentyrch. Pentyreh 2nd—Back, 1. Miles three-quarter backs, J. Llewellyn (captain), R. Watkins, H. Llewellyn, and J. Jenkins; half-backs, J. R. Jenkins and D. E. Gard- ner forwards, W. Gochid, O. Evans, W. Griffiths, G. Brewer, W. Gardner, U. Morgan, C. Jenkins, J. Jones, and E. ;\Ioran. AVONDALE v. WHITCHURCH -A.-At Grange. Avon. dale-B¡¡,ck, W. La.wnmc6; three-quaiter backs, G' Gumm (capt.), W. Gould, D. Driscoll, and SH. Davies; half-backs, G. Fender and H. Thomas forwards, A. James, T. Dunscombe, May. J. Brien, F. H rvev, T. Dunscombe, Howe, and another. Whitchurch-Back, D. Rowlands; three-quarter backs, W. Parry, J. Davies, Thos. Thomas, and C. Seaman half-backs, W. Nicholas and D. Chissleit forwards, D. Davies, W. Brood. T. Adams, W. Sprudd, J. Llewellyn, W. Thomas, T. John, and E. Bate. CAERLEON v. BASSALEG.— At Caerleon. Cauleon- Back, J. Edwards three-quarter backs, Armstrong, F. Jones, F. Rowland, and A. Rowland half-backs, Young and W. John-! forwards. Llewellyn, Sergant, Hushes, G. Jones, Moore, Shea, C. Morgan, and A. Edmonds. MAESYCWMMER A V. CVVMCARN ^A.—At Maesy- cwmmer. Maesycwmmer A—Back, D. Williams three-quarter backs, T. Wiliiams, T. Price (captain), W. Harris, and T. L. L. Wiiliams half-ba-ks, G. H Wigley and E. Maddock<; forwards, J. Morgan, J Davies. D. Williams, D. Roberts, W. J. Morgan, J. George, W. II. Davies, and W. Brain. MERTHYR VALE v. WATTSTOWN.—At Merthyr Vale. Merthyr Vale-Back, Ben Davies three-qnarter backs, E. Davies, A. Morgans, J. E. Arnott, nnd R. Price; half-backs, J. Morgans and F. Curnevv forwards, C. Warren, A. Piggott, T. Parry, D. Moreton, E. Crock, J. Rolls, D. Gibbon, and D. Davies. 6TH CARDIFF COMPANY BOYS' BRIGADE Y. ALBION STARS.—At Roath Park. Briga-de-Back, II. Forster hree-ciuarter backs. W. Strong, W. Morrison, Tom Randall, and T. Boobier half-backs, P. Carew and E. Tomkins forwards, J. Harding, T. Stronff, W. Gibbs, F. Strong, F. Whitcombe, II. Boobier, G. Cawle>, and E. White. Albions—Back, Ted Pi ice (captain); three-qu irter back- E. Dutton, W. j Richards, B. Harris, and L. Trounce h lf-b»cks, J. Williams and Fred Davies forwards, A. Morgan, K. Taylor, W. Tippett, E. Lukins, H. Reiden, W. Davies, H. Aitken, and Trenchard. ST CATHERINE'S v. ST. PETER'S.—At Cardiff. St. Catherine's— Back, G. Adams three-quarter backs, E.Armstrong, D. Jones, E. Lindley, and A. Tarr; h ilf-backs, F. Corbett and E. E. Smith forwards, W. Griffiths (captain), D. Davies, A. Maplpstone, H. Wood, W. H. Facey, V. Bevan, W. Grant, and C. Trapnell. MOUNTAIN ASH v. LLWYNYPIA.—At Mountain Ash. Mountain .Ash-Hack, J. Neterway three-quarter backs, J. Hoskins, W. Bradford, J. Tanner, and W. Taylor half-backs, W. Phillips (captain) and R. Hillman f-rwards, T. Perrott. F. Miller, A. Allen, S. Francis, It. Eddy, R. Taylor, W. Cale,and J. Carey. MOUNTAIN ASH A v. LLWYNYPIA A.—At Llwynypia. Mountain Ash A-Hack,C. Bunny; threc-ctmter backs, S. Muxworthy, J. ParceU. H. gBrown, and T. Powell; half-backs, T. Mears and E. Griffiths; forwards, T. Hale (captain), C Richards, J. Davies, F. Morgan, W. H. Thomas, J. Hughes, J. Bailey, and J. Friar. ST. MARY'S v. ROMILLY. — At Cardiff. St —Back, C. Stevells; three-quarter backs, A. Sa)(ier8, J. Jenkins, W. Stephens, and VV. Movies half-backs, N. Griffiths and J. Roberts forwards, J. Scanion (captain), B. Jukes, J. Mills, W. Powell, W. Cullimore. B. Harris, P. Scann-d, and B. H. Arthur. Romilly— Back, F. W. Evans; three-quarter backs, E. B. 1) ivies, H. Richards, T. O. Rees, and C. Thomas haif-backs, S. V-aughau and T. Hopkins {forwards, W. J. Hart (captain), F. W. Hart, T. H. Baker, L. Massimo, D. Rees, F. Evans, D. England, and W. Howells. GRANGE ALEXANDRAS A V. UNIVERSAL STARS.—At Grange. Alexandras—Bac>, R. Rees three-quarter backs, W. F. Jones (captain), A. Woodman, T. Butt-, and W. Christopher half-backs, W. Kavanh and W. James; forwards, J- Jones, W. Taylor Tt. Sully,H. Dunn, C. 'J'avlor, D. Morgan, J. Baflico, aud H. eils. Stars—Buck, Cockling tlnee-quarier backs, W. Allen, D. Smith, W. Sounders, and G. Taylor (captain) half-backs, T. Richards and.1. Reed; forwards, W. Williams, MacCarty, Muiler, J. Barber, T. Cotham, A. Allen, A. Moleyn, and H. pedw. U. ROMILLY 2ND V. ST. MARY'S 3ND. At. Cardiff. Romillu—Back, Frank Hush; three-quarterbacks, Fred Bush, S. Symonds, S. Hill, and l. Rritchard half- backs, W. Rieple and :.1. Davies forwards. W. Angus, W. T. ins, R. Thomas, T. Pi otheio, D. Martin, B. Tylke, and J. VVidlake. Sa'-its— Back, F. C. Ben well three-quarter backs, G. Prior (capt). P. Seaborne, W. Edwards, and P. Hennan half-backs, W. John and C. Burston forwards, W. I{it"h¡.n, F. Kitchen, G. Sini!h. E. Morris. W. Collis, W. Open, H. Fhenis, and A. ••• J'vrY!tC'H v. BLACKWEIR.—At Biaekweir. Pentyreh —Back.T. L. Jenkins; three-quarterbacks, D.Thomas, R. W. Jones, J. W. Turner, and R. N. Morgan half- backs, T.Lee Lle-vellyn and D. Thomas forwards, J. Thomas, D. J. Mend us, F. Llewelyn, J. Bright, H Llewellyn, F. Davies 1< Howells, and M. Morgan. Blac1:weir-Back, A. Dobson three-quarter backs, G. Dobson, C. Mills, C. Kelly, and J. Mills half- backs, J. Leary aud J. Alexander; forwards, J. Slake, ( J. Casey, W. Stockden J. Burge, W. Price, S. ritz. gerald, J. Watts, and M. Sullivan. BLACKWEIR JUNIORS V. CARDIFF HIUIIER GRADE.— At Blackweir. Blackwei> Junior?,—Back, H. Phillips three-quarter backs, F. Stockden (capt.), J. Lee, F. Woods, and VV. Griffiths; half-backs, R John and M. Eynon; forwards, J. Thomas, B. Wilkins, W. Stedder, J. Phillips, G. Wasou, G. Phillips, J. Fisher, and T. Murphy. Higher Grad-Back, II. S. Coppock three- quarter backs, H. W. Hawker, T. W. Jacobs, W. L. Thomas, and W. D. Thomas haJf-backs. G. Barbier and J. Barbier; forwards, S. Powell, N. Grdg, B. Rogers, H. Evans, T. Jones, T. B. Davies. R. James, and M. Jones. TRLALAW UNITED STARS V. GRANGE ALEXANDRAS.— At Trealaw. Stars-Back, T. Williams; three-quarter backs, D. Pugh. E. J. Williams, M. Miles, and E. Baynham half backs, H. Hodge and J. Griffiths forwards, H. Jones, W. German, W. Powell, G. Stone, D. Llovd, D. Thomas, T. James, and D. Walters. ST AGNES V. SPLOTT RAGUXS.—At Roath. St. Agnes-&ack, J. Elliott; three-quarter backs, F. Ball, If. Squire, H. Gray, a.nd A. Miles half-backs. J. Morgan and T. Soloman forward-, G. Mathews (capt.), C. Priest, E. Hicks, J. E. Barnard, W. Freeman, T. James, w. Coopr, aud A. 'stronc;n)au. RHYMNEY v. ARGOED.—At Areoo l. 1.!lljed-B,1ck, W. Siuis three-quarterbacks, W. Pl;gl1, Bevan (capt.), T. Brnnstono, and J. Williams lialf-backs, W. Dodd and I. Price; forwards, Watkins, D..Tones, VV. Prosser, J. Meek, S. Evans, J. Waters, W. Stewart, and J. Stewart. PONTYMOILE A v. Ebbw v .m, A.—Afc Ebbw Vale. Pone,/?,to le—Back, W P.tlmer three-quarter backs, G. Davies, W. Fawdry, It..T.uncs, and E. Watkins half-backs, C. Wells and W. Llewellyn forwards, T.' Stone, T. Price, P. Peach, E. Edmunds, W. Phillips (cajttain), H. Stead, D. Jones, and W. Turner. Ebbw Vale—BncK J- Curtin; three-quarter backs, T. Marciiant, B. J. Symmonds, J. Davies, and M. Jones half-backs, Morris and J. Griffiths fewards, H. Jones (captain). W. A. Henry, J. U. Purh, M. Pr c% L. Posh, F. Richards, F. Gregg, and F. Watkins. BRIDGEND v. ABERAVON.—At Aberavon. Brislgen-Z— Back, E. Deer throe-quarter back, Fred Brown. E. Emery, T. Emery, and W. M. Jones half-backs, Ivor J tunes and A. W. Morris forwards, E. Davies (capt.), T. ilayman, J. Luke, H. L. Pntchard, H. Thomas, S- Adams, W. Deere, and G. Harvey. ROGERSTONE VICTORIAS v. CAERLEON SCHOOLS.—At Rogerstone. Rogerstane-Goal, D. Watkius (capt.) backs,P.Williams, and J. Dyke half-backs, W. Ariess. G. Worrall, and F. Insley forwards, E. Roaway, E. Mills (right win ), W. Hampton, E. Cureton (left wing), S. Archer (contre). Caerleon Schools- Goal, W. J. Rowe backs, G. Harding and G. Abbott; half-backs, E. Hauker, J. Clancey, and T. Bevan forwards, F. Oate, H. Buckler, T. Evans, T. Reed and W. Antill, (centre). NEW TREDEGAR v. KNIGHTON.—At Knighton. New Tredegar—Goal, Fred Turner; backs, T. Davies and R. Lockyer half-backs, J. Price, D. Price, and W. Davenport forwards, L. Watkins, W. Watkins, B. Turner, A. Turner (captain), and J. Jones. CARDIFF NORTHERN v. GRANGETOWN.—At the Sophia Gardens Field. Cardiff Northern—Back, C. Kelly three-quarter backs, C. Williams, J. Driscoll, R. Foster, and R. R. Davies half-backs, D. Bellamy and S. Davies forwards, Fred P. Williams (captain), M. Carthy, M. Leary, E. L. C- Jones, D. R. Goss, D. Owen, F. Owen, H. Dasv, aud J. R. Childs. Grange- town-Back. H. E. Harris three-quarter backs, E. McCarthy, J. Evans, W. Flynn, and E. Edwards half-backs, P. Rvan and F. Whseier • forwards, J. Spavin, W. James, J. Smith, W. Foakes, J. Taylor, J. Thomas, J. Leary, and G. Lemon. CRUMLIN V. ABERCARN.—At Crumlin. Crumlin- Back, T. Lewis three-quarter backs, J. Boothman, W. James (captain), W. Evans, J. Lewis half-backs, D. Lewis and L. Lewis forwards, Griffiths, West, Thomas, Powell, Williams, Boothman, Rees, and Morgan. bercrt.rn-Back. J. Eat well three-quarter backs, I. Games (captain), W. E. Beacham, W. E. j Games, and A. Thomas half-backs, T. Probert and F. Syrett forwards, S. Holmes, W. Payne, J. Jones, J.Edwards, F. Jones, T. Davies, j. Elsley, and W. Morgan. CATHAYS RICHMONDS T. SPLOTT RANGERS.—At Cathays. Richmonds—Back, W. Kennedv three- quarter backs, W. H. Jones (captain), T. Bryant, J. Stevens, and D. W. Davies half-backs, H. Ivrnger and F. Streeter forwards, E- Asl>field, E. Jones, T. Davies, T. Thomas, W. pnce, C. Hughes, E. Lewis, and H. Griffiths. MARDY A v. CLYDACH Vale a—At Mardy Mardy —Back, Hugh Jones three-quarter backs, P. Cor- coran, J. Jones. H. LeWIS, and A. Wmbms; half- backs, Sam Parcel and J. Williams; forwards, Nat. Owen, G. Lewis, D. Parcel, R Lewis, H. Thomas, J. Thomas, J. Harding, and J. Davies. NEWTOWN V. SULLY HARLEQUINS.—At Sully. New- town -Back, T. James three quarter backs, F. Lewis (captain), J. German, R. J. l and P. Thomas half-backs, J. White and T., Howell forwards. R. Howe, T. Jones, W. Pearce, S. Turner, 1. Duncan, J. Griffiths, W. Locke, and A. Steer. CARDIFF RESERVES V. NEWPORT RESERVES (ASSO- ciaton).—At Roath. Cardiff—"°^1. J. Sergeant backs. Bayliss and Besant; half-backs, Hudston, Beaufoy, and Burgess; forwards, Seward, Hemming, Hunter (capt.), Spunreon, and Barkworth. CARDIFF v. BARRY District.—At Cadoxton. Teams:—Cardiff—Goal, W. H. Becker; backs, F. Farthing (captain) and J. Scott half-backs, H. H. Thackeray, W. Sessions, and J. Finn forwards, E. C. Beasley, E. Luther, T. Cochra.ne, W. Callow, and E. Brown. Barry District- Goal, J. King; backs, J. Barratt and R. Knott; half-backs, J. Parry, C. Drew, and A. Mundy; forwards (right), J. Wood- field, E. Ashton, (centre) J. Woodfield, (left) J. Henderson and another. ROATH V. CARDIFF HORNETS.—At Roath. Rottth- Back, T. Whitney three-quartei backs, T. Powell, A. Housley, S. Smith, audi'. Brady (capt.); half-backs, C. Smart and P. Brady; forwards, Ivor James, T. Davies, S. Hill, R. Mills, F. Marks, W. Dadds, J. Viney, and *W. Mitchell. Cardiff Hornets Back, H. P. Gunstone three-quarter backs, T. Kemp, A. Richards, J. J. Morris, and A. J. Wright half-backs, D. D. Bowen and S. Pleece; forwards, A. Owen (captain), J. Eddins, D. Adams, F. G. Channon, F. Johnstone, H. Marks, J. Cravos, and H. Eddins. OLD MONKTONIANS V. ABERGAVENNY WANDERERS. —At Cardiff. Monktwhians—Back, S. 0 Jenkins three-quarter backs, W. Lace. J. Strachan, F. Box, and H. Bradford half-backs, R. Jenkins (captain) and W. Hughes forwards, F. Barter, A. Care, T. Clarke, VV. Findlay, F. Jones. G. Baker, H. Cude, and j H. Ijweel lD. NANTYMOEL V. ABERAVON EXCELSIORS.—At Aber- avon. Nantymoel—Back, W. Stevens three-quarter I back., D. Edwards, W. Richards, W. EL Jones, and J. I Stevens; half-backs, W. Prosser and T. J. Job (cap. tain) forwards, R. Hopkins, W. Webber, 3. Davies, L. W. Jones, W. Hobbs, J. Thomas, J. T. Morris, and W. Howells. PONTYPRIDD CRUSADERS T. TURNER BUT. At Treherbert. Crusaders Back, D R. Evans three-quarter back. W. Wilkins (captain), G. Morgan B Wiliiams, and M. Hughes half-backs, F. Barratt and another forwards. H. Gay, E. Phillips, E. Lewis, I. Lifleld, W. Brooks, W. Morgan, W. Whitehead, and J. Williams. CARDIFF RESERVES T. ABERGAVENNY.—At Aberga venny. Cardiff Back, W. Davies; three-quarter backs, E. J. Rooney (captain), E. G. Nicholls, G. Mills, and W. Harris; half-backs, G. McCarthy and H. Godwin forwards, W. Wynde, H. Palmer, E. Emery. W. Davies, G. Abbott, H. Jones, J. Smith, and G. L. Morris BLAENAVON FOOTBALLCLPB have some Mabon's Days open for home matches expenses guaranteed also November 17th, January 5th.-BarweU, Secretary, Blaenavon. CWMCABIT CLUB have opeii date for Saturday next, home. Good guarantee given to good team.— Belson, Cwmcarn. 678e

I Municipal Elections. I I I CARDIFF WARD MEETINGS, [ I MR G: DAVID AT ROATH. I A well-attended meeting of Conservatives of the R»ath Ward was held at the Stacey-rcad Board bchool on Thursday evening, when Mr Geo. David, who opposes Mr Roberts-Jones, made his opening speech. Mr Isidore Leon presided, there being also present Councillors White and Hughes, Dr. Treharne, Captain R. Pomeroy, and others. —Mr G. David, iu addressing the meeting, said in justice to the body which he represented, he should say that last year they approached their opponents, and suggested that the town had already suffered enough from the introduction of Imperial politics into municipal affairs. They further suggested a round-table conference with a view of sending the best men to the council, but although he believed that Mr Robert Bird personally favoured such a scheme, it was found to be impracticable. Mr David proceeded to emphasise his strong dis- approval of allowing Imperial matters to interfere with municipal contests, and spoke of the lighting I of the town a.nd the questions by the Cardiff Social Reform Couuci!.—Dr. Treharne proposed a resolution pledgiug the meeting to support Mr I David.—Mr Hinton seconded the resolution, and Captain Ralph Pomeroy supported, and Councillor Hughes also addressed the meeting, after which the resolution was carried. I CATHAYS WARD. I THE "HUSH MONEY" ALLEGATIONS. I This (Friday) evening, in the Crwys-road Board School, Cathays, Mr Joseph Henry Jones intends to refer in greater detail than he did in the interview that appeared in our columns on Thursday to the matter of the allegations which formed the subject of so much discussion at the meeting of the town council on Monday last. Mr Robert Bird is to take the chair.

A SOLDlEil'S REPARATION. I Thomas Henry Field is a private in the B Company of the Welsh Regiment, which is at present stationed at Pembroke Dock. He should have appeared at the Newport Borough Police- court to-day to hear the story which Rosa Jones, a servant, of Nelson-street, had to tell, a story of shame and sorrow. He did not respond, how- ever, but instead sent a declaration admitting the paternity of the ll-months-old son of Mii3s Jones, and promising to contribute the traximum amount allowed by the Queen's regulations for the support of the child. The court thereupon made an order for the payment of Is 9d per week until the child shall reach the age of 14 years.

AN AUTHOR'S INTERESTS. Injunolion Against ths Star," Unitty to-day granted an injunction restraining the Slar newspaper uom continuing the publication of an article giving detailes of thn whole of the incidents compressed in Mr Gilbert's new comic opera entitled "His Exeel- hmcy." It was alleged that the information had been wrongfully obtain-d from some unauthorised employee at the Lyric Theatre to the detriment of the author's interests. His lordship also gave le.ve to serve notice of motion against the Star for Friday n;=xfc.

TO-DAY'S MONEY. I — [SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] STOOK EXCHANGE LONDON, OPKSINS, 11.20 M. A. —On the Stock Exchange the iinal adjustment of the fortnightly settlement is engaging the chief attention of dealers, and is being satisfactorily arranged, and fresh business con- tinues limited prices Lre ftirl- supported. Consols firm. Rupee Paper steady. Foreign 'ne Bonds shov/ firmness Argentine in request on favourable impression produced by the issue of a circular to the guarantors of Baring estate by Batik of England stating thot lialnlities have now been reduced to unci or £ 2,000.000, and hopes entertained that liquidation may be completed at an early date Egyptian, Italian, and Turkish Groups firm and higher. Home Railways firm at moderate advance on fine, bright wither. American Railways irregular on New York ad- vices, whilst fractional changes evenly balanced Illinois Central especially flat. Grand Trunk Stocks tht aud lower. Mexican Railways flat and lower on disappointing dividend. Tintos better. Ncox.—Consols firm. Rupee Paper firm and higher.. Spanish, Italian, and Uruguay Bonds firm and higher. Home Railways firm for heavy lines at slight advance. American Railways irregular, fractional chr.ngi's evenly balanced. Grand Trnuk Stocks weak nurt lower. Canadian Pacific Shares flat. Mexican Railways firm and higher. Argentine Railway Stocks also firm and higher. Tintos firm. 1.5 P.M.—Mouey in very moderate demand in spite of this being pay day on the Stock Ex- change, and short loans ru at to per ctnt. Discount market quiet -.I. A per cent, for three months' bills. Both Indian Exchanges, Is 1f¡¡-:1 Shanghai, 2i At the Bank of England a spccial allotment of 10,000-rupee bills was made on Bombay at Is 1 13 52d. 1.10 P.M.—Oa the Stock Exchange, Foreign Bonds show increased firmness at further improve- ment on favourable reports respecting Czar of Russia, and on the statement by Lord Rosel>er I respecting China, and Japan. Homo Railway steady. American Railways show increased I weakness at further decline on feurs of gold ship- ments from New York to-morrow. Grand Trunk Stocks steady. Mexican Railways ccniinue linn at further improvement. Tintos dull, but South I African Mines firDI.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. [ CoTtN. I LIVERPOOL, Friday.—Wheat moderate trade at Tuesday's full rates, except Califomiau, and springs Vjd clearer No. 1 Californian, 4s 8l/ £ d to 4s Mo. 2 winter, Is 3d to 4s 4d No. 2 spring, 4.s 7d to 4s 7%d. Beans firm- *ii,ii, 22s to 22s 3d. Peas, 4s 10 t. Oats quiet, but dearer new white, 2s 2d to 2s 4d. Maize good trade—mixed, 58 Id Odessa. 4s to 4s 2Vid. Flour unchanged. Weather—F. fair. LONDON, Friday.-A quiet market for both English wheat, without change in prices. Flcur also quiet and unaltered. Bareley doll, but unchanged. Gat. quiet, and maize steady, at late rates. Arrivals Bntish, wheat, r.:Z,Oqrs barley, 910qrs oats, 470qts. Foreign, wheat, 76,580qrs hsriep, 29,060qrs oats. 53,08 )qrs,; maize, 2,000qrs fir- .160 sacks. GLASGOW, JV A lie tone of the market was rather bettt-r, li, demand slow. Maize continues scarce, and rouh quoted at 12s 3d to 12s 6d, and flat at 14s. Barley quiet-foreign sorts, 9s 6d to 6r, 9d; finer qualities up to 13s. Beans unaltered. Peas easier. Wheat and flour dull. WAKISFIELD, Friday.-After the considerable busi- ness done in wheat during the week at about 6d per qr. advance, buyers are inclined to pause consequently there is very little business passing, and prices may })e quoted rather over those of last week. Holders of English wheat ask 6d to ls'more money, which checks sales. Malting barley quiet, without material altera- tion. Maize Is 6d dearer. Beans and grinding barley Is dearer. Oats firm. FISH. GRIMSBY, Fritiy.-Eigbteen steamers and about 24 smacka arrived with a poor supply good demand prices high. Soles, Is to Is 3d turbot. JOd to la I brills, lOd per lip plaice, 3s! to 4s lemons. 41 to frs wliitches, 5s to 6d live halibut, 4s to 5s; dead, 3s to 4s per stone; live ling, 2s to 4s dead, Is t. 2 live cod, 5s to 6s dead, 5s te 4s conger eels, Is to 3s each kit haddocks, 12s te 14s live codlings, 12s to 16s dead, 8s to 10s per bex. BO ITER. CFTRK, Friday.—Firsts, 77s; seconds, 70s thirds, BO ITER. CFTRK, Friday.-Pimts. 778; seconds, 70s thirds, 44s fourths, 57s. Mild-cured firkins—superfine 90- fine, 76s railA, 67s. In market—1148 firkins, 323 mild SUGAR. SLASGOW, Friday.-Market active, and full prices paid; large business done. The official report states :—Active market large business done at prices favouring sellers. PROVISIONS. LONDON, Friday.—Butter—the market remains quiet for most descriptions of foreign Kiel, Danish, and Swedish are quoted 102s to 112s Friesland, 80s to 100s French, 36s to 112s. Bacon continues a rather slow trade at late rates Irish, 52s to 58s, and Conti- nental, 48s to 58". Hams and lard without change. Cheese remains steady- American, 44s to 52s Dutch, 40s to 50s. R HOPS. LONDON, Friday.—There is a good demand for hops of fine colour and good quality, aud as such form but LONDON, Friday.—There is a good demand for hops of fine colour and good quality, aud as such form but a small proportion of this season's growth. Prices are slightly higher, but for brown and diseased parcels there is very little trade, although less money would be taken. The Continental markets are similar to our own for precisely the same reasons, the bulk of the crops being low in colour and condition. American markets unsettled. POTATOES.: LONDON, Friday.—Moderate supplier, and trado generally dull at the following quotations :-Snow. drops, 80s to 95s kidneys, 60s to 80s magnums, 50s to 70s main crops, 80s to 9Cs blacklands, 45s to 55s; early roses, 60s to 65s regents, 70s to 80s; champions, 50s to 60s per tan. HKTALS. LONDON, FriLv.-(' opl),, firm fair business— £ 4016s 3d cash £ 413s 9d three asjuths. Tin easy moderate business— £ 67 5s cash B67 12s 6d three months. Spelter, £ 15 to £ 15 2s 6d. Spanish lead, £ 9 16s 3d English do., £ 9 17s 6d to £ 10. Scotch pig. iron, 42s 6d cash hematite, 43s 5d^cash. "THE PITMAN'S DAUGHTER."—'This is the title of iron, 42s 6d cash hematite, 43s 5d cash. "THE PITMAN'S D.UGHTi:R. "-Thls is the title of a powerful new mining story of love and mystery from the ien of J. Monk Foster, which will commence in the 1 Cardiff Times and South Wales Weekly News of Novem ber 3rd. A Magazine aud Newspaper in one.

Newmarket Houghten Meeting. I NEWMARKET, FRIDAY fter a rather boisterous night the wind dropped suddenly, and the morning opened beautifully bright. There was a fairly attractive programme prepared for the concluding day, and the sport proved to be of an interesting description. The majority of the aristo cratic patrons of the sport remained to see the curtain fall on the Houghton Meeting, and the attendance all round was satisfactory. Details 12.30—The HOUGHTON STAKES of £25 each. with jE200 added, for two-year-olds the second receives £50 out of the stakes. R.M. (1 mile 11 yards). Me A. W. Cox's Ottoman, 8st 41b. ,8st 41bM. Cannon 1 Duke of Portland's The Owl, 9st 21b J. Watts 2 M. R Lebaudy's Newsmonger, 8st 41b S. Loates 3 Mr W. Johnstone's Chromatic, 8st 41b Allsopp 0 Winner trained by Ryan. Betting—6 to 4 agst Ottoman, 9 to 4 agst Newsmon- ger, 11 to 4 agst The Owl. and 100 to 8 agst Chromaticl Ottoman, on the right, jumped off in front, made all the running, and WOll by two lengths a head divided I second and third.

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Worcester Autumn Meeting. BM. One nine aii(I i half over hurdles Mr Williams's Cooishamrock list 7ib Mr Greswolde W.Slinn 2 Winner traino-u piiv.itely. Betting—7 to 4 on Bloater. The non-favourite won by half a length. 1.40—The lll.MtDLS RACE HANDICAP PLATE I S50 the winner to be so'd for S70 Two miles. Mr J. Lewis's Kiikhampton. 4v lOst 61b.. D. Davies 1 Mr Holden's Lottie •;ollins,4y lOst UbR.Nightingall 2 Winner trained nrivately. Bettilig-11 to 8 on Lottie Collins. Won by two lengths. 2.15-The K 1'MPSEY NATIONAL HUNT FLAT R "C of we^ht for age, etc. Tw,) miles. Mr T. Clayton's Cranberry, 8s112!b..MrC. Whitton 1 Mr E. McGregor's Anarchist, a 12st Mr Waller 2 Winner trained privately. Betting—5 to 2 on Cranberry, who drew to the front after going half the journey and won by a head. Cranberry was sold to M r Bruce fo- lOSg". 2.15—The ALL-AGED SELLING PLATE of £103; weight for age, etc the winner to be sold for £50. Five furlongs. Mr A. Day's Dltton, 2? 8«t 71b G. Brown 1 Mr W. G. Stevens's c by Limerick—Clootie, 2y 8st 71b Hunt 2 MrPhilUs-s's Wordy Wnrfare, 2y 8st 41bMr .T. Phillips 3 Mr J. B. Burton's Admiral Benbow, a IOst 2Jb Wi rip-field 0 Mr W.W. Myrtle,6vl0st 21bP.C;taloner 0 7,y 13ii C.)Ilillg 0 Mr H Bates'* Blue Parrot, 2y 8.t 71b Thompson 0 Mr J. Nesbitt's Beau Francis, 2y 3st 71b Griffiths 0 Mr Sheuden's Calaisand, 2v 3st 41b A. Watts 0 Mr Lapidus's Pharpar. 2y 8st 41b Viney 0 Mr A. Jones's Blue Girl. 2y 8st 4lb Calder 0 Winner trained by Andrews, Arundel. Beiting-7 to 4 agst- Wordy Warfare, 100 to 30 agst Ditton, itX) to 15 agst Bine Girl. 10 to 1 agst Clootie colt, and 100 to 8 agst others. Won by a head three- parts of a length divided second and third. 3.15—The CITY WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of BICo winners extra. One mile anda few vards. Mr W. Nichol's Favoro, 6v list 2!b Calder 1 Mr Fawcett's Philology, 3y 9 -t 31b C. Loates 2 Mr Dugdate's Merry Token, 3y 8t 131b ..G. Brown 3 Mr DongaHs Lady Halle, 4y list 21b Bowes 0 Mr W. J. Maas's Mocanna, 4y 9st 111b P. Lowe 0 Mr H. Powney's Lorerl»ss, 3y 9st 51b Knight C Mr E. Fox's g by Cavalier, 3y 9st 51b Craikie 0 Mr W. Leader's Sarabanda, 3y 8s: VJb Bate 0 Mr A. Day's Ascot, 3y 8st lOlb.Mr J. :Phillips 0 Mr Tyier's Maid of the Mill II Gough 0 Bet tin-3 to 1 agst Merry Token, 7 to 2 agst Plii- ogv, 4tol agst Favoro, 6 to 1 each agst Mocanna d Lady H ille, and 10 to 1 agst others. Won by two ngth s three lengths divided second and thire. ngth s three lengths divided second and thire. I

To-day's Starting Prices. NEWMARKET. PRlCEi. NO *OF RACE. RCNNRS WINNER. SPORTKMAICSPRTIN^LIFE Houghton 4 Ottomn,ti.. 6 to 4 a 6 to" 4 ag All-aged 2 Best Man 10C to 8 on ICO to 8 on SelliPg 13 Alsatran 10 to 1 ag 13 to 1 ae J ockey 2 Callistrate 7 to 1 on 100 to 15 Oil Free 8 Float 1! to 2 ag 11 to 2 ag Cambridge.. 11 Llanthony 7 to 1 ag 7 to 1 air WORCESTER. Match 2 Cool-hamro'k 7 to 4 ag 7to 4a- Hutdle 2 Kilkhampton 11 to 8ag 11 to Bag Kempsey. 2 Cranberry 5 to ¿ on 5 to 2 on All-aged 11 Dilton 100 to 30 ag 100 to 30 ag City. 10 Favoro 4 to 1 ag 4 to 1 ag

Newmarket Training Netes. I FROM OL'JL NF.WMARKKT OOLLKKSROMCJNT.] I NEWMARKET, Friday.—On the Bury side, Jewitt's Kilsallaghan, Priestholme, Whisperer, Bavensbury, lld Enll galloped a mile. Jennings's, jun., Trojan, Powick. Sir Duncan, Sauteuse II., Proud Maisie, and Butterfly going six furlongs. J. Dawson's, jun., Gabrielle and Lady Norman ion went a mile Enoch's, sell., Heremon, Houndsaitch, and Poet's Cor- iter going six furlongs. Golding's Pomade Divine, Acrobat, Simon Renard, Prince Simon Bonnie Queen, Haciiure, Mona Cross, and Qui'on galloped a mile. Cannon's Gnatbrain, St. Co'uiuba, and Black and White had a similar gallop Muniford's Ganges and The Hudson going seven furlongs. Picker- ing's Fourposter, Carrick, Nhotaway, Montpensier, and Ko< doo covered a mile Ryan's Bushey Park and St. Florian going a similar gallop Knock- about, Water Meadow, Rockery, and Galleottia covered fife furlongs. Waugh's Sir Henry Ja.mes, Chater, Court Ball, and Strange Event galloped a mile Wright's Flowering Fern, Ilium, Ha Ha, Bank Note, and Bramber going five furlongs. C. Waugb's Lorikeet, Dross, Persona, and Aucruin went a similar gallop. Manser's Rosebery Despatch, Undei-imus, Pnnce Francis, Royal Princess, Dead Letter, Daisy Cutter, and Highland Buck galloped a. mile. Gurry's l'hidon, Millenium, and La. Zarabanda went five furlongs Black well's Calamine, Dumbarton, and Papieka going six furlongs. Left for Windsor—Royal Hairy, Bach, Orxema, Buttons, Dancing Bells, Golden Ins. Snapdragon, Vicuna, Paddy, The Raya.

TO-DAY'S COURSING. I Sully Coursing Club. I The coursing meeting held under the auspices of the Sully Coursing Club was resumed to-day at Sully. Rainy we. ther prevailed nevertheless the sport was good, the favourites nearly all of them proving their title to popularity. The officials were ;-Flag steward, Mr Frank L. Perry slip steward, Mr John Hill; judge, Mr H. C. Fulwell fand slipper Mr W. Souch, Mr H. D. Yorath's dog i et again won the Plate run for by the Hayes and Wimborne Stakes, and the owner has generously promised to give a similar piece of plate to the value of ten guineas to bejeompeted for at a future meeting of the club. It is understood a spring meet- ing will be held in January or February next. Results :— ing will be held in January or February next. Results I The HAYES STAKES (Club) 1^9 puppies at £ 3 10s each winner £ 16, second £ 710», third £ o 10s. j Mr Yorath's Yeulleura bt Mr T. Rees's Lady Cecilia J Mr Yorath's Yet Again (a bye) j [Divided.] [ The WIMBORNE STAKES (Club) for 13 all-aged greyhounds, at £ 3 10s each winner, £ 22 second, £ 10 • third and fourth, £ 3 10s eacb. m. Mr Morris's Milcah bt Mr L. Jenkins's Pear}' Lind J Mr Morris's Moveable Star bt Mr T. Jenkins's Castle-"j martin (I)ivided.) The SULLY STAKES (open), for all ages that have never won more than two courses in public (a divi- sion not to count), at SS 10s each winner, 918 wond,;E8 third, 95 10s. Ill Mr W. L. Morris's Modern Bell bt Mr Morgan's Unfortunate III. Mr Morris's Morfa (a bye). [Divided.} A PIECE of PLATE value 10 guineas, to be com- peted for by the winners of the Hayes and Wimborne Stakes. Mr Yorath's Yet Again bt Mr Morris's Milcah.

SPORTING ITEMS. I It is remarkable that fillies have won the Cam- bridgeshire in fiv-e successive seasons. Son of a Gun was one of the first of the promi- nently backed horses to be beaten in the Cam- bridgeshire. Sir R. D. Green Price visited Barton-on-the- Hill yesterday, and witnessed the work done by Weever's bor--E, The announcement is made in the Bath Argus that the Duke of Beaufort has transferred all his own property to his son, in order to evade the death duties. Among those who received their B.A. degree yesterday af Oxfn.-rl were R. C. N. Palairet, the Oxford and Souier-et cricketer, auu H. l Cotton, the Dark Blue oarsinni. According to the was the last candidate of the Cambriufcesuire iot that should have been expected to win. Her position in the betting at 25 to 1 was undoubtedly due to the money invested in her chance by her owner, Mr E. Hobson. as well as by her other stable connections. Mr Hobson has won a pile of money over her. Virginia Shore, the dam of Whittier, was sold for E25. Thistle, the dam of Common and Throstle, was purchased for a few guineas. Cast Off, dam of Robert the Devil, fetched B20 Bonny Wee, Carlton's dam, j324 Pirate Queen, Ingram's dam, JB13 10s whilst Deadlock, the dam of Isinglass, was at one time given away, and afterwards sold for JB22. At one time Joe Thompson, the Australian bookmaker, looked as though he wonld be hard hit with his £ 30,000 double event book on the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire. Luckily, how- ever, he did not lay Indian Queen, and, in conse- quence, had clear bnok. Had Gangway won the result would have been different;, as Sir J. B. Maple w.)uld have landed his £10,000 double event. At Blackburn Baths last night Tyers, the amateur swimming champion, essayed the task of beating Nutt.all's record for 100 ya.rds in a 20 yards bath. The champion, who was in great form, swam splendidly, and accomplished the task in Imin. 2sec., thus beating Nuttall's record by lsec. amidst gret enthusiasm. Kay (Man- chester Osborne) attempted to lower the 40 yards records for such a bath, but was of a second short. Count Wilhelm Starhemberg, the Austrian winner in the laner-distauce ride between Vienna and Berlin in 1892, was thrown on Wednesday during the Mihtary Steeplechase in the Prater, and sustained a slight concussion of the brain. His condition is not considered serious. We invariably hear after a big race has been decided that someone dreamed a dream in which he distinctly saw the winner. -The other night a gentleman, it is said, had a vision, which he communicated to Sir J. B. Maple, to the effect that Gangway was second and some Queen or other won. The dreamer was so impressed with the definite character of his vision that be backed Indian Queen, of whom be had never till then heard.

Boiler Explosion. SIX MEN KILLED, I BREST, Thursday.—While the new French cruiser Arethuse was testing her engines in port here to-day one of her boilers exploded, with appalling results. Six men were killed on the spot and 20 more were injured, some most ter- ribly.—Renter. IREST, 10 P.M.—According to further particu- lars that have been obtained regarding the explosion on the Arethuse there were 40 engineers and stokers in the engine-room when the steam pipe burst. Those who were not immediately enveloped in the scalding steam were able to reach the deck. Ten, however, were left behind in the engine-room, and half-an-hour passed before they were rescued. One of these men, a master engineer, was still living when brought on deck, but he expired about five o'clock. It now appears that the pumps were set to work, not to extinguish an outbreak of fire. but in order that the cold water might cool and condense the thick steam, it being impossible to enter the engine- room until this hRd been done. The funeral of tbe men killed will take place on Saturday with full military honours. An inquiry into the cause o the explosion has been opened.-Rcuter.

LOCAL LAW CASES. A CARDIGAN RATING APPEAL. In thp Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice ou Thuu^ay—before Mr Justice Mot-hew and Mr Justice Charles, sitting as a divisional court-t,he case of the Manchester and Miitord R.iiKvr.v Company v. the Churchwardens of Lempeter and Others came on for hearing. Tiiis was a special case stated by the quarter sessions at Lampeter, and raised a question whether certain portions of the premises of the Manchester and Miitord Railway Company, occupied as wharves, ought to be rated as in the occupation of the railway company or whether they should be rated separately as being in the occupation of the persons who used the wharves. The churchwardens had made a rate rating the railway company for various premises, including the wharves. Hie railway company appealed, and the court of quarter sessions decidpd that the railway company could only be rated in ret-pect of tenements which they were actually in occupation of. Bemg of opinion that the wharves were in the occupation of merchants and traders and not. the railway company, they struck them out of the asse^ment. The churchwardens I¡OW appealed, and Mr Horace A very contended that the decision of the Court ol Quarter Sessions was wrong.—Th» order of the court of quarter sessions was confirmed. BRITISH GOLD FIELDS, LIMITED, v. MORGAN. A motion by the plaintiff company against Mr PritcharJ Morgan was mentioned on Thursday before Mr Justice North iu the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice.—Mr .^winfen Eady, Q.C., who appeared for the plaintiffs, said that the motion came before the vacation judge, when it tood over until the first motion day m th; sittings upon thp defendant's undertaking. The defendant had filed an affidavit that morning, and he should suggest that the motion should stand over, the undertaking being continued.— M" Mulligan, for the defendant, said that it was ought to restrain him from preventing the plaintiff having acc-ss to the books. Mr Morgan had never refused to give thp directors access to the books, and was quite willing to continue the undertaking, and to allow them access to the bc)olcs.-The undertaking being continued, his Jordship directed the motion to stand over until the 2nd November.

SOUTH WALES TONIC SOL-FA ASSOCIATION. This conference was held on Thursday, at the Calvmistic Methodist Chapel, Water-street. The morning meeting was presided over by Mr D. W. L ewi. Brvnamman, and amoug others present were :—Revs. J. Wyndham Lewis, D. S. Davies, Edward Davies, J C. Griffiths, T. Miles Evans, Messrs D. Williams, J.P., W. T. Samuel, J.S.M. (Swansea). J. R. Lewis, W. D. Williams, M. de Lloyd, T. Caeralan Jones, D. C. Davies, T. Oonwil Evans, John Thomas (Ap Cynon), and the following teachers, James Morgan, W. Knoyle, and G. Samuel, together with students from the Presbyterian and Train- ing Colleges. In the afternoon meeting a number of children from tbe Ptntreporth and Model Schools were present, and the manner in which they went through their tests was highly complimentary to their teachers. Mr Curwen, president of the college, Lon- don, was present, a.nd delivered an address. It may not be generally known that the secretary of the Tonic Sol-fa College (Mr Robert Griffiths) is a native of Carmarthen, and his work in con- nection with the system is well known. The evening meeting, which was hold at Lammas- street Chapel, was presided over by Mr T. Thomas, J.P. A large choir was in attendance, and a keen competition took place. Mr Curwen and other well-known musicians took part in the evening meeting.

WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH Minnie Wells (23), late of Reigate, was found guilty at the Old Bailey on Thursday of drowning Minnie Mny Wells, her little daughter. She also pleaded guilty to drowning another child which was found in the water. The jury recommended her to mercy. The judge passed sentence of death in the usual manner, and said the jury's recommendation should be forwarded to the proper quarter. The prisoner, who broke down completely, was removed from the court sobbing violently.

SUSPENSION OF A RUSSIAN BANK ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday.-The Krement- cnug Commercial Bank and its branches at Poltavaand Nicolaieff have temporarily closed their doors, owing to sudden and extensive -with drawals.-P,t,uter.

MR GLADSTONE'S EYESIGHT. With reference to Mr Gladstone's eyesight, the British Medical Journal says the risrht hon. gentleman is able to use the eye from which the cataract was extracted freely in reading and writing.

SHANKS'S SPECIALITIES lwo Grold Medals awarded lib iKtDiiti Brewers'Exhibition for the Ginger Ale, Brewed Stone Beer, Mineral Waters, and Hop Bitters of J. Shanks and Co., Dublin.

MUSICIANS IN COUNCIL. I The third annual general meeting of the Soutlk Wales section of the Incorporated Society of Musicians took place at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Thursday, Mr Walter Scott, Cardiff, pre- siding. Other members present were Mr T. EL Aylward, Cardiff; Mrs Gertrude Bernstein, Cardiff Mr W. B. Broad, Swansea Mr G. H. Cole, Cardiff; Mr T Davies, Cardiff; Mr J. E. Deacon, Cardiff Mr James Evans Edwards, Newport; Mr F. Fricker, Swansea; Mr R. Howells, Aberdare Mrs Alfred Morris, Caer- leon Mrs T. Ogilvie Powison, Cardiff Mr Norman Pierson, Cardiff; Mr H Radcliffe, Swansea Mr C. O. Thatcher. Cardiff; Mrs E. Riehton-Trice, Cardiff Mr W. F. Wilcox, Newport and Mr T. Westlake-Morgan, Bangor Cathedral, hon. sec. It was reported by the hon. secretary that Sir John Stainer had promised to read a pa.per at a future meeting of the South Wales section. The second annual report showed that since its formation, the IVelsh section had been so marked that the time had now come when its numerical strength was sufficient to justify its snb-division, Hereafter the Welsh section would be known at the South Wales section. During tbe past yeat the roll of members had increased to 68. The financial statement; reported a balance in tht bank. The armuaJ conference of the society is to be held at Dublin in Jauuary next.—Mr Wiloo* (Newport) complained of tbb scant courtesy shown by the Monthly Journal to the Welsh section in the matter devoted to the proceedings of that section. The subject will come before the generai council. The following were elected councillors Messrs W. B. Broad, Swansea; G. F. Wesley Martin, Carmarthen E. Lawrance, Merthyr J. E. Deacon, Cardiff and H. Radchffe, Swansea, all for three years. Mr A. W. Swindell, Llanelly, was elected for twc years and Mrs Alfred Morris, Caerleon Mr C. O. Thatcher, Cardiff and Mr W. H. Higgens, Cardiff, were appointed councillors for one year. Mr Broad, W.B., was elected a delegate to tht general council, to serve two years. It was decided tc hold quarterly meetings in future, and tbe next meeting was fixed for December 6th, at Cardiff, Mr J, E. Deacon tc preside. The probability of Cardiff being chosen as the town of the conference in 1896 was men- tioned by the hon. sec., who urged that there should be a strong representation from Soutfc Wales at Dublin next January.

M n ASQUITH WITH HIS i i CONSTITUENTS. The Home Secretary on Thursday niglt J addressed another meeting of his constituents it East Fife. Dealing with the telations of tii4 Liberal party to labour questions, be said the introduction of Free Trade had effected.. great improvement in the condition ol the working classes, and subsequent changes ir. the jranchise had resulted in the fact that the middle classes were no longer supreme, and that the working classes were now dominant at the polls. The consequence was a growing ambition on the part of the working classes to make Labour articulate, and to use political power as an instrument for bettering their .1 industrial and material condition. The result jj was the proposed creation of an Independent jj Labour party and tbe passing of a | resolution embodying collectivist prin- | espies. While they need not regard these 8 signs with alarm. the L jeral party | should try to deal in a spirit of large statesman- | ship with the conditions which had made these 1 new developments possible. A6 to the formation | signs with alarm. the L jeral party | should try to deal in a spirit of large statesman- | ship with the conditions which had made these 1 new developments possible. As to the formation | of an Independent Labour party, he advised them II to well consider whether the existing politicaj Ij organisation could not achieve their desires, for ft the only result of the new party would be to increase the strength of the Conservatives. What the Liberal party should do was to secure statu- tory safeguards in every industry for the health and life of workers, and to ensure their effective enforcement. tory safeguards in every industry for the health and life of workers, and to ensure their effective enforcement. <

=3 f £ 00 late for Classification. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.- JLJ The Annual Meetings of the Cardiff AnariHaTj ill Tie held on lmday, 28th. Missionary Sermons in a.!I Congregational Chapels. Dr. THOMSON, of Hong Kong, ivill preach in the morning in Charles-st.re .-t, and in the ereuing at Richmond-road 1;¡¡apel.-1\1on. day Night, at 7.30, Public in Charles-sfieel »i Chapel. Speakers. Dr. THOMSON and Rev. W. A. EU IOTT, of Matabeleland. Chairman, Alderman J. Meggitt. 696e UNGCROSS STREET BAPTIST JU CHAPEL, ROATH SUNDAY NEXT, OCT. 28, Special Mission SerTlcei conducted by the well-known Evangelist, The REV. VV. T. LEE, of Plymouth. A hearts welcome given to all. BAKER seeks situation all good bread baker, ftrst. secoud; good references.—Address Bcssant, Newtoirn, Parkstone. 218 l^OK Sale, a good Bay Mare, 15.2 suit coal oart.—D. JL Williams, 157, Oarliiie-street, Splotlimsls. li" \-¥fiNTED;-io;J- Geel Servant, that can rails ano da -:M w plain Icooking.-Apply Miss Lewis, Brigham Farm, »' Cowbridge. 1:1 1 \\7 ANTED, ar experienced Washer aod Iroaer.—Apply v Mrs Harry. Thatched Cottage. Cathedral-road, Cardiff. BLAIBERG'S Arcade—Forfeited Lady's Gold Albert, 32s 6d pledced fo- 25s, same re-advanced. BLAIBERG'S Arcade.—Forfeited Lady s 15ct. Al'd-rt, with diamond heari pendxnt attached, 55s, cheap. B-ili"í;E"R-GSAroad-e:-M:Cki;t()f;h; fmbrellas. Rail way Overcoats Ovemoats, Carmarthen Town Shirts. BLAIBERG'S Areadc.—ISs Wedding Riuc, 22ct. 3?dwt: Earrings, real gold, included. I B UTP, Tailoring Co.—Mackintoshes made to order. Pit I guaranteed rqual to elo'.b garment*. BLAIBEFiG'S Arcade, near Gas Works.—Forfeited Gold Curb AlberL, nearly new, £ 4 10s. BLAIBEEG'S Arcade.—Forfeited Gent's Gold Doubfc, Albert, neany 2oz. weigh;, £ 4 4s curb pattern. BLAIBEEG'S Areacle.-Forfeited ISct. Gold Don alf D Curb Albert, 2oz. weight, £8185. BLAIBERG'S Arcade.—Forfeited Geet's Gold Curb, '3a worth £ 5 5s. J BLAIBKljG S Arcade.-Forfeited Fancy-link Gold At be-t. Jos bargain. rrO Cab Proprietor? and Others.—Grey Horse, 7 years 1 15.3 h;»nds. warranted sound and quiet to ndf: 01 1 drive: trial allowed price, £ 16.—Apply Blue House Fa: ak Alexandra Dock, Newport. 696o PLASTERING of 5 Houses to Let, labour only,—Appl) 13 at oiiee 30. Eveswcll-street, Siaindee. Newvort. 6 £ ?« BESPECTABLfc. Girl as Genera! Servant: nurse kep. MrsWoolf, 76. High-street.Bridge. Newport. 700e rj O Jjet, Stable with good coach-bouse »nd loft, Lian. -J JL trissant-street. Cathays-terrace end.—Apply 135, Crviys, « road, Cathays, Cardiff. 1'JI A General Servant wanted at ODce.— Apply to Mrs xl. man, 251, Caerleon-ioad, Newport 6 e f rv'-> be Disposed of. Fruit and Greengrocery Business in. A. coiniue low.—Apply 30, Clare-road, Cardiff. 1,3 ANTFD. Situation as Fitter: used to Marine L'-oo I T motive and Htatioiwy Kngine Fitting good refer. «:ices.—Write L 122. I('ho Office. Cardiif. 122 BLACK Red English Game, splendid pen, including C >ck 3rd prize Newport this week a b*rcain.—125, Car ..l» road, Cardiff. OALS.-C. Toms. 20, Albert-street. j, now c offerina a speciality in Coals, at 16s j» r loi: ail LP.r 3L, 4s. Orders only at above address. Ttlrm6, cash 01, delivery. 112 FOR Sale, new aid seeoud-haod Counters, Hand "Truck*! Ladders, Steps, Clothes-posts, 4c.—Blake < v ,y« Yard, Minister-Street, or 31. Llanbleddian-garden's. CrtrtUff j BAKERS. -StrGDg Young Man as Second t brtae, J „. wa £ t ,vages and experience: indoor. 1 rtiilhps. Baker, Merthyr. pg W T 1 "P."5 '*di«-tely, a stylish Dressmaker in a,- ? good Bodice hand.—A Lewis & Co., Ton, Pent-re. S WA?TEIJ' a wy clean and respectable Girl as~Gentii f«» ^r^erV'i1'U! it-51?6 I? in family comfortable h' au for god nt-e F 7S, Echo Office, Cardiff. 79 GOOD G<-r.er&J Servant for Richmond^road! Cardifll agj r Q4 ^?/,«sWago °J° °t>ject if pxperiellced -Write Kchp Office. Cardiff. 94 M'norca Cookerels, bred from winners, marvel hinnri ™ erS-: eJaoci1 opportunity tor introducing net. b.ood or crus.;m¡r for la.yit,g Ptoses must sell, reo* from 6d j;ach.—Oavies, Myrtle-hill, Llfindi'o.a/ B°\VAADERWAUTEIFOUDC £ £ et gr! W8*e8' 258 Per week 66. Church- V>ORTER Wanted, one used to Grocery Vr»de7—AiiplJ Borough ,Supply, Bt. Mary-gtreet, Cardiff. 31 T O^T, Thursday evening 7.30. near Salisbury Bridge, Grey Mackintosh Cape. Four shillings Reward.—3J Windsor-place. Cardiff. 0$ lam-Aw Hand, tn- roughly competent in all bnds of pastry ekag creams, ices, ornamenting, etc. also stove goods muf have good references.—Queen's Restaurant. Scanwell-ro»d Penarth. 108 ANTED. General Se-rv*nt, age about 18, for smal family must have good reference.—Apply 44 Hamilton-street. Cardiff. 99 BUILDING Sitee w-aiited, large or small, Cardiff ani suburbs also Property to Convert into Sbops.- Particulars K Daily News," Cardiff. 104- CCOMFORTABLE Furnished Apartments for gentlema, J or two friends, -203, Richmond-road, Roath, Cardiff. V\T ANTED, good General Servant, 18 U) 20.—Lochbroof v House, (Senghenydd-road, Cathays. 106 FJR Sale, powerful Cart Mare, also Tip Cart ani -IL' Harness; no further use.-Apply 36, Cambridge-atr^el Lowe- Grange, C ardiff. 100 EXPERIENCED Canvasser, good address, well con nected, seeks employment highest references salary or commission —H. 101, Echo," Cardiff. 101 THE Little Beehive, 240. 242, and 244 (in the gallery) Cardiff Market. Saturdays only. 10b CtLEARAJ>Oh Sale of Useful and Fancy Articles, Books J tc., suitablef or presentation and prizes enorm«u reductions.—The Little Beehive 106 HYMNS, Ancient anti Modern, with tunes morceoc gilt, 13e 6d, sell 10s ditto, 15s. sell 5s Fleetwood'* *• Life of Christ," n bargain. — rhe Little Beehive. 105 T~ HE Little Beehive. 240, 242,and244 (in -Cardiff Market. Clearance sale. Come early. K tmv days only. VV ANTED, a young Girl, about 16. Do assist in housevrk- v f sleep home. —144, Richmond-road, Cardiff. no V17 ANTElJ Apprenticee to the Waistooat laakinjTZ vv Apply 75, Eldou road. Canton. GOOD General, 25 3o71>Fuo~ cooking good wages aud comfortable home for reliable p -Apply, after 7 pjt., iS.J^y^r-stree^Car.liti A Lady going abroad is wishful to Dispose of tne whc.i»o her Household Furniture splendid oppo' uui.v fo. !^rt "ouBekee^mE. Some of the v VanUEf1^ class.—Appiy, by letter, to J 102, >il..

1.0—The ALL-AGED STAKES of £ 20 each for sta.rt.ers. with £ 200 aided weight for age. Bretby Stakes Course (6 furlongs). Mr W. Johnstone's Best Man, 4v 9st 21b ..F Webb 1 Prince SoltykofFs Woolsthorpe,6y 9s121b M. Cannon 2 Winner trained bv J. Dawson, sen. Betting—100 to £ on Best Man. The favourite made all the running and won easily by a neck. 1.30—A SELLING PLATE of £ 103 weight for age winner to be sold for £100. Last 3ve furlongs of D.M. Mr Hammond's Ihe Alsatian, 2y 7st 71b Allsopp 1 Lord Durham's Nostrum, 2v 7st 71b Bradford 2 Mr Dobell's S>-a>:de, 2y 7st 71b S. Chandlev 3 Mr Drew s Conaehar, 6y 9st Rickabv 0 Capt M. Hughes's Clog' Dance, 4v 9st 1%1. Cannon 0 Mr W. A. Jarvis's Skirt Dance, 3v Ssfc lllb Huxtable 0 Mr E. Tattersall's Perugia, 2y 7st 71b.G. Mauser 0 Mr A. B. Sacler's Iriscope, 2v 7st 71b H. Toon 0 Lord Ellesmere's Undine, 2v 7st 71b W. Pratt 0 Sir Jas. Miller's Gemma Donati,2y 7st 71b S. Loates 0 Lord Cadoan's Queen's Jester, 2v 7st 7lb. Finlay 0 Sir A. Sullivan's Cranmer, 2y 7st 71b T. Loates 0 Mr Rutherford's Morphne, 2y 7s t 71b F.Park 0 Winner trained by Rogers. Betting—100 to 30 agst Nostrum, 7 to 2 agst Clog Dance, 100 to 15 agst Conaehar, 10 to 1 each a-st The Alsatian and Cranmer, 100 to 8 each agst Gemma Donati, Queen's Jester, and Seaside, and 20 to 1 agst others. Morphine bolted out of the courde soon after start- ing, and The Alsatian made oil the running and woa by four lengths one length separatell second and third. Cranmer was fourth, Clog DRuce fifth, Cona- char and Undine next, and Gemma Donati last. WTlie Alsatian was sold to Capt. Hughes for 510gs. 2.0-The JOCKEY CLUB CUP of S500 (a cup value B150 ann the remainder in specie), added to a sweep- stakes of £ 20 each, h ft height for age the second receives £ 50 out of the stakes. Cesarewitch Course. M. A. Abeille s Callistrate ,4y 8st 121b. M. Canllon 1 Mr Douglas Baird'sSemproniu.s, 3y 7st 121bW. Pratt 2 winner trained by Lynham, Wantage. Betting—100 to 15 on Callistrate, who made all the running t\nd won by two lengths. 2-30—A FttEE HANDICAP of £ 100 each, for two- year-olds winners extra. Bretby Stakes Course. Mr D. Cooper's Float, 8s1101b T Loa-tes 1 Prince SoU; kofr's Sati, 7st4lb Bradford 2 Mr C. Trimmer's Bntworth. 8t 131b J. Watts 3 Mr T. Cannon's Curzon, £1st 51b M. Cannon 0 Sir J. Miller's La Sa-esse, 8st 131b S. Loates 0 Sir S. Scott's Boxer, 8st 5lb Finlay 0 Mr D. Baird's Santa Palma, 7st 131b W. Pratt 0 Mr Bassett's Wise Virgin, 7st 31b H. Toon 0 Winner trained by Black well. Betting—4 to 1 aR>t Wise ViV^m, 5 to 1 ag^t Sati, 11 to agst Float, 6 to 1 agst Bentworth, 7 to 1 agst Curzon, 100 to 4 agst La S igasse, 8 to 1 agst Santa Palma. and 1C0 to 8 agst Boxer. Sati made piay from Wise Virgin and Bentworth, with rloat lying next, and so thev ran into the Abing don Dip, where the thre placed closed, Float winding a tine race by three-pans of a length five lengths separated second and third. Wise Virgin was fourth. Boxer fifth, and Santa Palma last. 3.C-The OLD CAMBRIDGESHIRE HANDICAP of £50:), added to a sweepstakes of B25 each the second receives E50 out of the stakes. Old Cam- bridgeshire Course. Sir R. Jardine's Llanthony. 5y 7st 51b Finlay 1 Prince SnllykofFs Concealment, 6y 6st 43b -.Park 2 Baron Rothschild's Harfienr II., 4y 7stlllbr. Loates 3 Mr F. J. Douglas's Encounter, ily 8st .F.Pratt 0 Mr Alexander's Son of a ,uii, 4y 7st lllb.G. Barrett 0 Mr Mar.ton's Grand Duke, 4y 7st 71b Bradford 0 Mr C. F. J. Fawcett's Pitcher, 4v 7s; 71b AlHoop 0 Mr C. D. Rose's St. Hilaire, 3y 7st 41b W. Pratt 0 Mr R.Lehaudy's Barbary,3y 7st (car 7st 31b) S.Loates 0 Mr T. Cannons Melancholy, oy ost olb..K. Cannon 0 Mr T. Jenuing's iViliiam. 4y 6st 51b H. Toon 0 Winner trained by Bates, Lanboum- 3.3-Th", CRITERION NURSERY HANDICAP of i:5 each for stirrers, with £ 200 added, for two-year- olds the second rect::Í\.6s £20. Criterion Course (6 fudouMS.) ii jyal Favour 1 Tyrolean 2 Chibiabos + Molesty f 9 ran.