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News Gleanings
News Gleanings ASVIUUKT OF INTERESTING ITEMS. Ktltfrapiie and Otlaarwls* 01tiai. fx# m a Variety tf Sourc. A trial was made on Thursday a.t the Cattord track, of an electric -tandem cycle, to be used for pacing purposes, • » • Probate haa been, granted of the will of Lady Greenall, widow of Sir Gilbert Greenall, cf Warrington, the personal estate being- valued ait £ 11,567. m • • The Spilsby and District Liberal Association has been dissolved "in consequence of the un- satisfactory condition of the Liberal cause in the division." « • • • Ether-drinking has been revived in the Cooks- town district, county Tyr-one, and a. woman. has been fined £ 5 for keeping1 her shop open for the sale of thi* drug. • The number of lives lost during 1895 from the Grimsby fishing vessels was$-2, the lowest on record. Xo Griu1:Sby vessel wEnt ÙQWll with its crew during the year. » • • The judgeship from which Mr. Justice Chitty passes to the Lord Justiceship of Appeal will not be actually vacant tntil after his final sitting in chambers on Monday. At Bolton County Police-court. Walter Iniglis, Darcy Lever, a. well-known yr>-yhound trainer for coursing, was fined £10 and costs for assaulting- Police-constable Brow.iing. The assault was committed without provocation. The Rev. John Watson, M.A., D.D. ("Ian Maclaren"). of Liverpool, has, it is stated, been approached with a view to his succeeding the Rev. Dr. Pentecost in the pastorate of Marylebone Presbyterian Church, London. # » » Ower a hundred cctivictiara for drunkenness since 1884 have been proved against a young widow named Sullivan, who came before Sir John Bridge at Bow-street Police-court, on the oHd charge. The woman consented to alter a home. • Shortly after four o'clock on Friday morn- ing, gTeat excitement was: caused by an out- break of fire at the Athemeum Club, Pall Mail. London. The flames were discovered in good time, and restricted to a vault under the pavc- ¡ ment. < A wliale over 70ft. long has been washed up on thot beach a.t Bournemouth, and its disposal is at present engaging the attention of the local leoaetguard. It had evidently come to a ead end in collision with some ocea.n liner, for its back is broken. it • • A '.young woman was stepping from an omnibus in Westminster Bridge-road. London,on Thursday, when she slipped and fell. A horse and VllLn parsed over her, and when picked up she was found to be dead. The body was taken to thl, Lambeth Mortuary. • « A <3ashier named Burnett, in the employ of a Westminster firm of solicitors, Messrs. Burcnell and IJo., was sentenced to eleven months' hard labour at the County of London Sessions, for stealing sums of monw from his employers. By a system of falsifying accounts, the accused had in the past eight years appropriated over £2,000. it "Jjudden and unforeseen circumstances" is the reason given for the suckien and ''indefinite postponement" of the new play entitled "The Mummy," which was to have been brought out at the Opera Comique, London, on Thursday afternoon. The authors of the piece, which ia of American origin, are Messrs. Maurice E. BafnthuMm a.nd Maiicolm Wallace. w Mr. R. G. Tatton, M.A., formerly Fellow and Tutor of Bailiol College, Oxford, has boon appointed to the wardenehip of the "Settle- ment" which Mr. Passmore Edwards is build- ing for Mrs. Humphrey Ward in St. Pancra3. It is hoped tha.t the building, which is now rapidly rising in Tavietock-place, will be ready for occupation in October. < < < Adolph Scholera was. at CTerkenwell Police- court, charged with forging and uttering a.. bill of exchange for £53, with intent to defraud Mr E. Hanff. The prosecutor said no had been defrauded of over £1.300 by the prisoner. The latter said to Mr. Hanff at the police-stati 511, "I am very sorry. I will do all I can to re- pay you." The accused was remanded. it < » A sad accident occurred at Kemsing, near Maidstone, on Thursday afternoon. Whilst engaged rabbit-shooting a boy named Percy Semark, a.ged ten years, was shot by his father, it is alleged, and terribly injured. He received the charge in the face. with the result that one eye was completely destroyed, and the other wae severely injured. He was at once removed to Maidstone Hospital. < < H is stated that under the will of the late I iMrs. William Overend. of West Retford House, a legacy of £5,000 is left to the Sheffield In. firmary, a legacy of a like amount to the Royal Hospital, a. legacy of £2.000 to the Jeseop Hospital, and one of £1,000 to the Children's Hospital. There are also smaller bequests to charities in the Sheffield and Retford districts. • • • • A citizen of Glasgow, who does not wish his name disclosed, has, through Mr. J. Baird Smith, writer, Tiven £5,000 for distribution among certain city charities. • • • The Victoria Jubilee Hospital Fund at Belfast now totals £47.000. The Lady Mayoress lias convened a meeting of women to add in the collection of the necessary £100,000. < At the South Anand (Lincolnshire) Quarter Sessions at Spalding, on Thursday, there were no prisoners for trial, and the chairman of the trench was presented with a pair of white kid gloves. < < Mr. Edward Tindal Atkinson, Q.C., took his seat for the first time on Thursday. as Recorder of the city of Leeds, in succession to M J. E. Barker, Q.C., who has retired on account of ill-health. w < < At the County of London Sessions a cashier named Burnett was sentenced to eleven monthS" hard labour Tor embezzling the money of his employers, a firm of solicitors in West- minster, to the extent of £2,000. • • • • A forester named M. Mclntyre, in the employ of Sir James Colquhoun, of Linse, Dumbarton, was kicked to death by a horse while taking shelter from a storm, at Greenfield Farm, near Garelooh Head, on Thursday. j <* < < While several men employed in the Central London Railway, at Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, were pulling1 down some houses, one of the walls collapsed, injuring five men. Two were taken to West London Hospital. w Mr. Andrew Barlow, a gentleman well known in Southampton, has contributed the suit', of J31,000 to the funds of the Hampshire Female Orphan Asylum, having also, on several tanner occasions, contributed a like amount to various charitable institutions in the neigh- bourhood. < < A ticket of-leave man, with fourteen months of his last sentence still hanging over him, was as the County of London Sessions sent to hard labour for thirteen months more on pleading guilty to the theft of a. diamond pin from the person of a gentleman late at night in the Gray's Inn-road. • • • • Mr. C. S. Willard has just made arrange- ments to start a. further American tour next autumn, so that there is no probability of hit being seen c'u the London stage agair. for more than a twelv8montih. Luring hi" aiDsence he will produce new pieces by Mr. Hoary Arthur Jones and Mr. J. M. Barrie. • it A meeting of nurses was held at St. Martin's Town-hall, London, on Thursday, to protest against the proposal to admit to the mem- bership or the Royal British Nurses' Associa- tion asylum attendants who had not been trained in general hospitals, and who were not prc-periy eligible for election.
!DEATH OF A WELSHMAN IN ITALY.
DEATH OF A WELSHMAN IN ITALY. On Friday news reached Llantwit Major of the death of Mr. John Bea.va.n, late of Cow- bridge, which sad event took place at Nerve, Italy, on Thursday morning. The deceased was about 93 years of age, and lived in Co abridge until about twenty years ago, when he left for th* benefit of his health and went to Exmoutu, and soon afterwards spent every winter in Italy. Of late veare he lived entirely there. He was well known in the Vale of Glamorgan. The deceased always subscribed towards tempe- rance and education. He gave scholarships to boys from Llantwit Major at Cowbridge Grammar School. In politics the deceased was a Liberal. He carried on his profession as solicitor for many years.
A NEATH LIBEL ACTION
A NEATH LIBEL ACTION On Friday Councillor Edmund Law, financier and book-debt collector, London- road, Neath, was served with a writ claiming £ 1,000 as damages in respect of an alleged libel. The plaintiff is Councillor W. B. Trick, proprietor of the Mackworth Hotel, who also carries on business as an auctioneer and valuer. Messrs. R. P. Morgan and David. Neath, are the solicitors for the plaintiff, and Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P., is one of the counsel retained. The case will be heard at the Glamorganshire Assizes, to be held at Cardiff in February next. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant wrote letters to Messrs. Bueaan and Co., brewers, lihyniney: Messrs. A'sop and Sons. furni- ture manufacturers, Bristol; and the Redruth Brewery Company, under an assumed name, and these letters, the plaintiff alleges, were of such a. character as to do him injury in his business.
SHIPPING DISASTERS
SHIPPING DISASTERS TRAFFIC BLOCKED IX THE AVON. On Thursday evening the steamer Dunbrody, owned by the Waterford Steam Navigation Company, and trading between Bristol and Waterford, ran ashore in the River Avon near Pill, and, swinging across the stream, com- pletely blocked all traffic. The Dunbrody grounded in the Avon, near Sea. Mills, in a fog, on Christmas Eve, and remained. Salvage operations were undertaken by the East Coast Salvage Association, and, her bottom having been repaired, she was floated on Thursday evening, and was being towed down the river to Avonmouth by four tugs when she went ashore again, stem foremost. Hawsers were got out, bow and stern, but at midnight the bow ropes parted, and the forepart of the steamer was carried l'ou::¡,d by the ebbing tide until the stem buried itself in the mud upon the opposite ashore. Such an obstacle proved an insuperable bar to na.viga.tion, and prepara- tions were pushed forward in the hope of floating her on Friday night's tide. FATAL COLLISION AT DEVONPORT. A fatal collision cccurred in the Hamoezo at Devonport. early on Friday morning. The steam tug Confianee, tender to *he torpedo school fcbip Defiance. was proceeding up the river in charge of Gunner Beams, when she collided with the barge Beatrice, knocking the master. William Symons, overboard. He was drowned. Charles Sanders and George Worton, forming the crew of the barge, suc- ceeded in getting on board the Confiance. S ON THE SPANISH COAST. The Central News Agency a.t Madrid on Friday says —Very severe storms are prevail- ing along the coast of Spain. Several vessels have been shipwrecked, and many persons have been drowned. SCURVY-STRICKEN CREW. The British barque Northbrook arrived at Honolulu with the crew sick and scurvy on board. There were seventeen deaths. MINOR CASUALTIES. The British steamer Caradoc. reported on Thursday aground, floated with the assistance of two tugs. The steamer Rutherglen, of Glasgow, from Norfolk, arrived at Bristol, and reports having stranded on Flatness Rocks, at the entrance to the River Avon. on January 5, remaining three hours a.nd a half. Ship and engines sustained damage. The steamer Trevethick wan slightly damaged by collision with a barge in the Thames. The steamer John Ray. from Goole, collided with the steamer Lord Kelvin, for Barry, anchored off Gravesend. The former was slightly damaged on the stem. The latter pro- ceeded apparently uninjured.
CAPE RAILWAYS
CAPE RAILWAYS A Renter's tettegram from Cape Town on Fri- day says:—Sir James Sivewright, Commis- sioner of Ca.pe Railways, made a speech yester day at Ashton Kodewal, on the occasion of the turning of the first rod of the Swelendam exten- sion of the Cape Central Railway. Sir Jaanes referred to the native unrest and the great cause for anxiety, ard trusted that the Colony would succeed in maintaining a successful stand against the rinderpest. Referring to his own department, the Commissioner said that the year had been a record one, and the Cape rail- ways should clear a net profit of 81 per cent. It was alleged that they could not pay well in future, because the Orange Free State Govern- ment had taken over the Free State lines. His reply to that was that the railway was being I completed to Buluwayo, opening up the interior of Africa, the channels to which must ever pass through Cape Colony. The Cape Goveramewt had entered into a provisional agreement with M» Rhodes, which was only awaiting the sanction of Parliament, giving Cape Colony the right to bu:8d railways in Rhodesia for a period of three years certain, with the option of seven years, on terms which would guarantee the Colony a large income. No competing line was to be allowed between the Colony a.nd the interior of Africa, which would belong to them fOO," aU time, and compenaa.tebhem far what they might lose of the Transvaal trade.
GREEK BISHOP STONED.
GREEK BISHOP STONED. It is reported trom Uslcub that, with tho help of the Vali, the Greek Bishop Ambrosmo, whose nomination to the see has not vet been ratified, wa." enabled to celebrate Mass on Wednesday (the Greek Christmas Day) in the Church of Our Saviour. The Servian popu- lation attempted to prevent this, and came into conflict with the police, with the result that several persons were wounded. In order to quiet: the people tJ1e hishop <vae oonl!1uded out or the church by the military, but he was, r.everthel«*s, stoned by the mob on emerging from the sacred edifice. The greatest excite- ment prevailed in the town.
GIPSIES IN TROUBLE AT :LLANHARRAN.
GIPSIES IN TROUBLE AT LLANHARRAN. .—— The gipsies who recently arrived at Cardiff with their tears, monkeys, and the 'ike, from abroad, made their appearance at Llartharran on Thuieday, whera they camped. They called at Llanaarran House, and were liberally treated by the popular squire, Mir. Blandy Jenkins, J.P. Not satisfied with this, they, it is alleged, afterwards visited the squire's rickvard, and helped themselves '<0 .1, consider- able quantity of hav. Two of them were arrested near Llaniiri^int. Tliev were taken to Cowbridge Police-station, and will probably l be bi U'ght before the bench on Tuesday j MXt.
For the Ladies
For the Ladies FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE BALL-ROOM. Our Lady Correspondent's Collection of Iaterestinr Paragraphs for The Fair Sex. Resorting to Specs. As a result of the examination of 4,000 eyes, Dr. Miles, of Bridgeport, Conn., found that 65 per cent. required glasses. The women and girls far exceed the men ami boys. The period during which the people have the most trouble with their eyes is be- tween twenty and thirty. To Preserve Mushrooms. When a can of mushrooms is opened one often does not wish to use all itS contents. It is well to know that they may be kept perfectly well for several days if put at once in cold water to cover them. This water should be changed for & fresh supply every day, and that is all the attention they will require. Date Pie. Stone a. half-pound of dates (dark ones are best), stew in a little water till well melted, then sift all that can be passed through the strainer by hard rubbing; beat two eggs (if small ones), add a quart of milk and nutmeg or cassia, bake in deep plates as you would squash or custard no sugar is needed, as the dates are .-o sweet. This will make two good- sized piee that be told from pumpkin by an expert. Bolero for the House. One of the latest Parisian confections is a bolero of black chiffon that can be slipped on over any bodice to lend an air of festivity to a toilet.\ £ .t the back the chiffon is put on iuil with six rows cf shirring that draws it down tight to the lining. The shirring at the front is pushed together to inake six pUllS. Two full bouillons of back chiifon are placed at the arm- hole and fall ncariy to the elbow. Black velvet ribbon and braes buttons truu the bolero. When worn with an old white canvas clotli -own that had a black velvet belt the effect was decidedly new and charming. These are the little things that mrke house dresses eiegaut to look upon, yet cost almost nothing. How to Clean Furs. Ermine and sealskin are best cleaned with soft flannel. Rub the fur delicalely; against the grain, and when it has been thoroughly lifted and reversed, so to speak, dip the flannel into common flour and i-ub lightly any spots tha.t look dark or dirty. Shake the fur well. and rub with clean, dry flannel until the flour is all removed. Sable, chinchilla, and squirrel and monkey skin may be very nicely cleaned with hot bran. Get a. small quantity of bran meal and heat it in the oven until it is quite warm. Rub stitfly into the fur and leave for a. few minutes before shaking to free it from the bran. Mink may be cleaned and freshened with warm conimeal, and, like the other short-haired furs, may be done without removing the lining. But the long-haired furs are best ripped apart and freed from stuffing and lining. How to Eat Cereals Even when served with fruits the cereals, to be altogether healthful, must be eaten properly. Having been made soft by cooking, and on this account not. requiring mastication, the first process of digestion or insaliration is forgotten. But it must be remem- bered that grains are largely composed of starch, and that, unless ntarch be mixed with saliva, it will remain undigested hi the stomach, because the gastric juice only digests nitrogenous elements. Therefore, it is desirable to eat the grains in connection with sums hard food whole wheat waiffr-s, nicelv toasted to make them crisp and tender, and uniermented sweiback are excellent for this purpose. The Bassinette. The bifsinette is a subject of deep thought to the young mother, as she naturally wants it to be as pretty as possible. Of course, the daintiest of all are the white-enamelled swing oots, with white lace draperies, but these are expensive. An ordinary wicker cradle can be made to look very nice if covered with white dimity, having a pattern of tiny pink rose buds all over it, and which is made for the purpose. This will form the frill around the outside and the covering of the hood; but^ the inside should be lined with white sateen, and the'little curtains which drape the front of the hood should be of fine white spotted net, tied back with pink ribbons. A stand for the bassinette will be found at great convenience, especially at night, as it will bring the cradle to a level with the mother's or nurse's bed. besides keeping it out of all floor draught. Any carpenter can make it cut of plain wood, as it only consists of four stout legs and a framework at the top, into which the cradle Bts. There should also be a small square table to stand at the foot, on which to put the little lamp which keeps the food hot, the night-light, and any- thing else which may be required. Both the table and the cradle stand should be enamelled ivory white.
PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT OF ODDFELLOWS.
PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT OF ODDFELLOWS. MEETING AT YNYSHIE. The half-yearly meeting of the Pontypridd District of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) was held a-fc the Ynyehir Hotel, Ynyshir. this week. A sum of close upon £ 200 was received in cash from the sixteen lodges in the district. About £ 75 was paid out in funeral donations. Many important matters which were brought forward 'on for discussion were referred to the next district meeting, amongst them being a scheme for the adoption of a. district funeral fund upon a fair and equitable basis. It was also announced at the meeting that a prospective visit is expected from the Grand Master of the Order early in the year to unfurl a. presentation banner to the Hope Lodge, Poptypridd. P.P.G.M. John Flopkin Davies was elected to represent the district a.t the next A.M.C., which will be held at Douglas, Isle of Man. D.G.M. Amos Ash was elected Grand Master of the district, and Bro. Thomas Jones (Lord Adore Lodge) was electM Deputy Grand Master of t.he dis- trict. Bro. Thomas Harris (Rhys ap Tewdwr Lodge) wae elected junior district auditor. I
CANADIAN TARIFF! BILL.
CANADIAN TARIFF! BILL. RECIPROCITY WITH THE UNITED STATES. A Renter's telegram from Ottawa on Friday Bays: —The investigation of the tariff question bv the Cabinet is now practically concluded. The evidence of the leading manufacturers, im- porters. and farmers generally favours a. re- adjustment on Protectionist lines. It is believed in any case that there will be no radical changes, certainly none in the direction a.f Free Trade. Before the Tariff Bill is proposed there will be a confernce ai Washington with a view to obtaining reciprocity from the United States for certain articles of export and import. The arrangement then concluded will be embodied in the Tariff Bill to be submitted to Parliament at the end of March.
GROWTH OF GERMAN TRADE
GROWTH OF GERMAN TRADE A Reuters telegram from Berlin on Friday savs:—In submitting the Budget to the Diet to-day Dr. Miguel, Minister of Finance, said he was glad to state that the balance between revenue and expenditure had been attained1 without recourse to a loan. Last year's Budget had shown a surplus of sixty million marks, and fhe current year should at least have as favourable a conclusion. There was at the present time a marked growth in trade and manufacture, but prudence was an essential when there was any question of making a per- manent increase in the public expenditure.
FOR SAILORS' FRIENDS.
FOR SAILORS' FRIENDS. FOREIGN ARRIVALS ANTi MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL STEAMEIJS Swiftsvre arrived Portsmouth 3th. North Briton left Dartmouth from Nieolaief for Cbrùotianill. 8th. Westfrate left Hull for Cardiff. Yearby parsed Suez for :\I1\(lras 7th. Skidby passed Port Said for Djibenti 7bh. arrived Passages 7th. Mftndalay arrived Methi! 6lb. Ancient Briton left Copenhagen for Blyth Charles T..To^es arrived Parry 7th. Gloucester City passed Ccrstantinople for Antwerp 8t.h. Vols Ere left Santiago for Baltimore 7th. Ix>n<juei! Jeft Algiers for London 7th. rort'.jgnlete arrived Glasgow 7th. (!?.rl.o left Bilbao for Antwerp 8th. Weine left St. Nazairo'for Bilbao 7th. filed holt arrived Bilbao from Middlesb >rough 7th. Kuieka, left Lisbon for Hueh-a 5th. Mai thy left Liverpool for 7th. Levan arrived Philadelphia from St. Michael's 6th. Tthvl detained in the Tvne throuch bad weather St.h. Rnalx.n left /.rdrossan for Cardiff 7th. Kind's Cross lent Isvarcs for Newport 7th. ) .A
WELSH RENT ABATEMENTS.
WELSH RENT ABATEMENTS. At the audib for the receipt of the half-year's r°>ot due Michaelmas of 4 the Landshipjmig Estate in Pembrokeshire, an abairment of 12 per cent, was allowed.
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The Rev. E. H. Fellowes, M.A.. Mm. Bac.. Oxon, curate of St. Anne's, Wandsworth, has been selected out of a number of candidates for the po.t of Preoentor of Bristol Cathedral, The appointment is ooupled with a minor canonry. T.TN'I AI C'aTHAi:Ti'CIM PILLS, digestive, corrective and azrecibly apertent, did., 13W Of all chemists. 46901—7
From Near and Far
From Near and Far A COLUMN OF CHAT 91t INTERESTING SUBJECTS. Items mi Ntws ana J&.n*cd«t*a tn. for the "Express" fresa N., S., K., and. W. Belling, billiards, and cand-playing are unlawful in Michigan, according to some dead letter fetatutee. The only States in which capital punishment is forbidden by law are Michigan, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island. At the French Crystal Palace was shown a lcck that admitted 3)674,385 combinations. Fichet wa" four months in unlocking it. The products of the California mines from 1853 to 1858 are put down at 4-43,091,000 dol- lars those of Australia. since their discovery at 296,813,000 dollars. There are 5,609 distilleries in the United States. North Carolina. leads with 1,824, and Virginia is next with 1,352. Pennsylvania has 139. Moro than 500 Anglican ministers are reckoned to have been. converted to tho Catholic Church since Cardinal Newman took the btep. If it is fot convenient to till flannel bags for the sick room with fand, bran will answer tho purpose very well, and will retain the heat for a long time. The world is crowded only in spots. There are still 20,000.000 square miles of the earth's surface that have not been explored. It is estimated that between January 1 of the year 1137 and January 1, 1886, over 7,000,000 personii perished in earthquakes. The world's population is said to average 109 women to every 100 men, while eight-ninths of the sudden deaths are of males. There are at least 200 horse-butcher shops in Paris. The first one dates from July 1, 1866, since when the consumption has grown con- tinuously. The art of making' paper from fibrous matter reduced to a pulp in water appears to have been first discovered by the Chinese about 1,800 years ago. .^quid fuel is to be used in some of our cruisers. Probably, in futuro, Britannia will rule the waves entirely with oil. Petaluma boasts of a woman orator whose name is Button. Someone does the pressing, and) she does the rest. 0 The Japanese diplomats say that they would not be so rude as to seize the Philippines. The fox got die cheese by being extra polite. Barrie is reported to have given it as his opinion that Kipling's "Man Who Would Of King" is the best short story in the English tongue. Dr. Siibouraud. the French scientist, firmly believes, that baldness is contagious, and that barbers' instruments are the most common carriers of the contagion. A eingirlar case is that in which a charge of theft of three plantain leaves, valued at 2 pies, has been pending against a villager in a TaD- jora village for no less than six years. Scarlet seems the colour most conspicuous in bright sunshine, and scarlet flowers are com- monest in dry aud sunny climates, where their colour gives them an advantage in their struggle with other flowers for the attention* of butter- ilies and1 other pollen 'bearers. The frequent dismal failures of French vwsels-of-war are chiefly due to changes of naval administrations, each new one having its particular hobby to ride. The blame for over- weight, unseaworthy ships is therefore not to be laid to the constructors, but rather upon the superiors. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, English firms, is that of Richardson, leather manu- facturers, of Newcastle-on-Tyne. The pre- decessors of this firm were leather sellers to tihe monastery of St. Hilda, which was dis- established at the time of the Reformation, and this can be proved from contemporary records. Analysis of food is enlisting the services of Rontgen rays for the discovery of adulteration. In pictures so obtained of powdered materials thinly scattered on a. sheet of glass the presence of any of the mineral adulterants commonly used is plainly vi'sible on account of the rays not being able to penetrate them. A new ozone and oxygen generator has just been, introduced by the Paris Academy of Science. It consists of a glass tube containing seven narrow tubes, each of which has a spiral of aluminium wire, inside and outside, which are connected with the two poles of an induc- tion coil. These generators, in operating with air, produce as much R.P, 170 milligrammes of ozone Mid 235 of oxygen. In Spain constitutional indolence, fertile soil, and a magnificent climate combine to make life one long dawdle. In Turkey the natural thrift and industry of the real Turkish population are paralysed into idleness and apathy by the hopelessness of winning any- thing worth having which will not be at once stolen; by c^fici&l corraption. A United States historian says that "tho first coins struck by the United States mint were some half dimes, in 1792; the first dimes were struck in France from old silver family plates furnished bv Washington, tho coins being known as 'Martha Washington dimes,' from an adaptation of the liberty head to that of Martha Washington." Did you over see the death-watch ? The I superstitious think it never sounds but just before th-) death of some friend or relative. It is really a. small beetle which frequents decayed rotten wood, and is of lonely and re- tiring .habits. It ist> one Off the smallest of the ngipennia; is dark brown in colour with irregular bright brown the helmet turned up and the upper lip hard and shining. It produces the ticking sound by pecking flt the wood with a. small hard proboscis when in the act of securing food. The farm is full of barometers, all more certain that the best alnunacs ever concocted. Bpfore the rain comes the dog is lazy and wants to sleep, the cat washes its face, HTid the horses are restless and easily frightened. At the same time the geese are very noisy, the poultry seek their roost." ants are all if a hurry and skurry laying in supplies, spiders orowd together on the wall, toads and snails and plugs are on the garden paths; the birds cry "weet, weet," the frogs croak, aDd the peafowl becomes very excitable and talkative. "\rears ago. when specimens of thoee beautiful creatures. "bird" of Paradise," were first toftt to Europe, the strangest tales were in vogue concerning them. They were thought to be legless and foot 1 as*. It was commonly said to pass its time floating in tho 3ir, only tnking an occasional rest by suspending itself from the branches of a tree by the feathers of its tail. The eggs were laid in the hollow formed by the plumage "f the male, and the mother «3t 111)011 t}..om while re^ti-nsr on tf)9 ba'k ot Vr husband, "OOi" birds floating luxuriously in the bre«ze and f"t>din", on HIP soft dews of heaven." The idea of the birds berng legless arose from the fact that thf> native-- always cut- off the legs before r>re^^rving the «kin, fond "11 kt>coimorns that reached Europe were minus the limbs mentioned. ■an—p«—a—»—————i
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.I
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. I BUSINESS F/NTEHPRISE.—Amongst the most enterprising und successful firm of modern times is the firm of Stewart And Stewart. Tailors, of 27, Co.<t!.> Arcade, Cardiff: Powstone-street, Sheffield, an l Hi<rh-street, Le:c<*stfr. They arc now moking a. sociality (i fivenin? I>i'ess Suits, made upon the latest ei^le, with Silk Roll Lappl, cotnnlete, 55* equal in every detail to tho-ie made elsewhere at 84s. Their prices are a revelation to the public of Cardiff. They have many imitators In t.hiH direction, but their lorgelv-incrpaflini? business clearly proves that thev are unrivalled, their fit and style being beyord criti- cism. c5917 18C6-7.—WINTER CT-FA\!W.Household Vumish- ing". Gontu' tod I.edies' Clothing, Frerch-cleaned or Dyed. CMIPETS Effectually Pe«ten. LACE CUR- TAINS Practically Cleaned, H?fEN Laundered in a superior manner. Shirts, Collars, kc., a speciality. All Orders receive prompt- sttention. RED CRORB VAXS :n all parts daily.—SEND POSTCARD to the Onditf Steam Laundry, Dyeing. Ctrpet and Window Cleaning Company (Limited). Minny-street, CWhavs. XMAS PRESENTS.—A Choice Assortment of Ladies' Fancy and White Apions, Mob Cape. Children's Pina- fores Mid Dreaees. Silk and Linen Ham. erctnefs. Fur- lined Gloves, Deep Cuff ù. JIM., Fur Ties from 18. bid-Umbrellas, Ladies' and Children's Midi- neiy. Costumes, Corsets, and Underclothing, Skirts and"Blouses; also Newest Pattern Veil, Nets. 4cc., kc.— An inspection solicited at Mrs. WILLIAMS'S Millinery I and Babjs Lineu Warehouse, 25, 3oj*l Arcade. |
OVER THE NUTS AND WINEI r…
OVER THE NUTS AND WINE I r 4VIPS AND CBAtflvS FROM BOTR IEII. SPHERES. A. BelectioiL of Jakes and runny Ajiwedotew for tn* Mwrntti Socreation of Old and Touaff. What occupation for men do ladies moat d-siike ?—A coward (cow-herd). What fruit doea a newly married couple resemble ?-A green pair (pear). Why are teeth like verbs ?-They are regular, irregular, and defective. Don't ask your child what he wants unless you intend giving it to him. Why was Adam the happiest of all husbands? -Because he bad no mother-in-law. Why is a very ugly female a wonderful woman ?—She is an extraordinary one. Why is a widow like a gardener?—Because she tries to get rid of her weeds. Why does tying a slow horse to a post improve his pace ?—It makes him fast. Wife: Dear, you promised me a new bonnet on the first of the year. Husband: You're too late. I've just sworn off everything, and have begun the New Year with a clean record. "There goes a young feilow who lives on the fat of the land, and yet doesn't do a stroke of work." How does he do it?" "Well, you see, his mother is the fat woman in the penny show." Do you think, sir, you have the patience and forbearance to be kind to my daughter?" Pationae and forboarai'co! My dear air, I'm stamp clerk at the post-office." Having a round—Eating a. plum pudding. A sound company—The waits. Bad to beat—An addled egg. An ill wind-A black draught. "The mixture as before"—The good old Ciiristmas pudding. The Heart Bowed Down "—Waiting in vain for a kiss beneath the mistletoe bough. Christmas fare—"Two shillin's! 'Ang it aill, guv'nor—no! It's ",arf a crown, bein' Christmas time!" Grace: I wonder why Algy waits so long before proposing? Millie: I know. The mean thing! He is waiting so that he can give me my engagement ring as a New Year's present. Biker: Did Wheeler break the mile record? Sprocket: I think so. They just brought him in odi a stretcher. "I believe the professor is beginning to lose confidence in his theories." "What makes you think so?" "He seeems unwilling to listen to arguments against them." Mrs. Dowley: John, it is really frightful the way you swear. Before we were married you said you never gave way to profanity at all. Mr. Dowley: And I told the truth. I never was married before. Rescuer: Hurry! Quick! Throw her a life preserver. DroiwTrting Girl: HUven't—you—a—white*— one ? That—dirty—drab—doesn't—match—my —^iue—suit. "Have you any mdlms of getting mo a news- paper?" said the Cuban general. "I think so, sir." "Well, I wish you would do so. It may seem a little morbid, but I must confess that I have some curiosity to read the details about my funeral." "May I write you a. poem on the beautiful snow?" asked the poet, timidly. "Yes," thundered the editor, "go out, squat down in the snow and write. In the mean- time, I'll sit here and pray that as fast as you write the sun will thaw it out." "And you have found Paris charming?" said a Paris doctor to two American ladies. "Just great," replied the mother. "We've been here a. fortnight, and we've seen every- thing and everybody." 'J hen the daughter chimed in: "Yes, as ms¡,' said. yesterday, if we stopped here much longer, we should become regular parisites." "Well," Eaid the kite to a small boy, "I guess I will have to admit that you have me on a string. And that," continued the kite, "is what makos me soar." "What do you mean by staying until this unearthly hour?" demanded her stern parent. "That's just it," replied the young man; "it's heavenly." t, Visitor: "Some of your ancestors I suppose?" Butter Merchant: "Blees you, I ain't got no ancestors. My ancestors is all dead." "I would give my heart's blood for Cuba," shrieked' the patriot. "Good," excTaimed a. bystander, "I'm getting up a troop now. Will you join us 1" "Well—er—er—my family," replied the patriot—"I've got a family to support, and—" "Well take cara of your family," said the other, "and pay you well besides. What do, you say? "Sell my patriotism, for money?" cried the patriot, indignantily. "Never, sir—never." And1 he vanished in the crowd. Mrs. Chippering: So these are your children, are they ? Mrs. Marrow: Yes, and everybody says they are just the itrtftge of me. Mrs. Chippering: Why, so they are, poor little things. When a woman commences perusing a book, To the end she invariably turns; At the opening chapters she casts not a look, No beauty in them she discerns. This rather ridiculous habit one strikes Ax being a trifle absurd; But the reason is simple; 'tis because woman likes In all things to have the last word. Mankind," ?ays an observing philosopher, is divided into two great classes—these who want to get int o the papers aaid these who are only anxious to (be kept ort." A poor preacher was caught in a shower on his way to church. He said, I shall cer- tairdy take cold if I go into tho pulpit wet." Oh, no, you won't," was the reply, you are always dry enough there." Mrs. Grump (in bed, and very loquacious): When there is much wind at night it always keeps me awake, John. Mr. Grump (growlingly): So it does me. J Why don't you stop talking? What is the difference between f.tabbing a man ana killing a hog?—One is assaulting witli intent to kill and the other killing with intent to salt. Whf did Blondin, at the Crystal Palace, stand to his audience ip the 8en,e. of one who is outstripping his fellows?—Because lie wad stepping over their heads. A blind beggar had a brother who went to sea and was drowned. Now, the man who was drowned had no brother. What relation was the man drowned to tho blind beggar?— The blind beggar was the drowned man's sister. Sal It- Gay: We girls of the Byron coterie discussed "Ohilde Harold" last night. Dolly Swift: Winit conclusion did you reach? Sally Gay: Why, after a two hours' debate we unanimously decided that a chaperon is not a necessary adjunct to a bicycle. Squire Medders: The Littlevilles are very old-fashioned, aren't they? Mrs. Medders Old-fiMhioned? Why, they actually play croquet! Wandering WilLie Religion is all right, but it don't go fur 'nuff. Weary Wrangles: How do yer make dat out? Wandering Willie: It on'y commands man aot ter work on der seventh day. Mrs. Oldlbeau: I like you for your sister's sake. Miss Youngs Fresh: I don't know any one for whose sake I could like you. City Editor: Have you found out whether the Park Commissioners intend to open the Aquarium on Sundays? Reporter: Yes. They have intended all along to do so, and will open it the first Sunday I in January. City Editor: Then go at once to your counsel and have him sue out a mandamus compelling them to do so, and write an article headed: "Another Fight for the People Won." A woman who is an ardent lover of statuary and a critic in her own opinion halted before a son of Palermo whose collection wae on the aidewalk. "And this one is she asked, pointing to a nude plaster. "The Greeek Slave," answered the Italian. "But where are her shackles?" asked the critic. The pedler said nothing, but pointed to the beads on the neck of the figure. "They're off." The racecourse was crowded, and but a few short minutes ago the horses had thundered down the home stretch with a finish so close a6 to oause the judges to wrangle among them- selves. Of course,there were other horses that finished at their leisure. The crowd was silent—all except Jilkint. After elbowing his way to -the judges' stand I and back again, Jilkins continued to howl frantically, '"They're off!" He had the whole thing to himself, and the crowd looked pityingly a.t him. The race was over. but still he bellowed forth. "He's queer," said the First Citizen. "Lost all his money and out of his head," murmured the Second Citizen. "I saw him pi' his all on Stringhalt, and the horse wasn't in it for a, minute," ventured the Third Citizen. And still Jilkins shrieked forth, "They're off! "What in thunder are you yelling 'They're off' for?" queried the Fourth Citizen. "The race is over.' "I know it," answered Jilkins, "but I'm veil- ing because they're off." I "What's off?" Jilkins threw up his hat and then kicked it sc-ross the grass before replying: "The bets, my friend; the bets are off. Judges can't agree, and I had a big stake on Stringhalt, and he wasn't even a good sixth. "And tearing up some sod and throwing it over himself, he again remarked, in his excess of joy, "They're off!" I I'm what ia called- a. manleas man, I live on foodless food: I'm living in an ageless age. And have a moodiest mood. I Mil my lungs with airless air, I talk with a talkless talk At night I sleep a deeplces sieep, Or walk a waMdess walk. I ride upon a bikeless bike. And make a timeless time; But up to date I cannot seem To make a rhymeless rhyme. He made ducks and drakes of his money." Yes, And ikose promissory notes of his?" Decoys!" Smith: You told me your friend aMig like a bird. I think he has a horribly hoarse voice. How can you say it is like a bird's? Jones: Well, the bird I meant was a crow. J
Social and Personal!
Social and Personal INTERESTING PARS ABOUT INTERESTING PEOPLE. A Cilumn of Gossip and Chatter an Infinitude of Hen and Matters. Miss May Doolin, who is winning so much miccese in London halta—she had a notable triumph recently at the Washington, Batte«ea —is a Dublin lady. She is very particular in the choice of her songs, which she specially designs 'herself, and has written to suit her various moods and powers- oooc&ooo&oco Miss Emmie Morrick, who, in "Charley's Aunt," plays the part of 'Charley's" ;\vwt- heart, is another "enthusiastic cyclist." She was "converted" to the pastime a year ago, she says, in the course of an interview in "Tht .ady Cyclist.' She is very diplomatic in the matter of punctures, which she doesn't mend herself, observing that she generally takes care to have a companion with her "who understands all about that kind of thing.') oooooooooooo Mark Twain i." between 50 and 60, thin, medium height, with prominent feature*. His face is Jewish, and generally wears a wrinkled and grave expression. His small, sparkling eyes are almost entirely hiddev in great bushy eyebrows. A jawyer wa.s once talking to him with his hands in 5ris pockets. "Isn't it a strange sight," cried Twain, "to see a lawyer put hie handa into his pockets—his OW11?" On another occasion he was making a speech at a dinner in New York. "I myself have fought a. little," he said, "fQr a. fortnight. I was on the titronger side, and I retired—to make the side# equal >" oooooooooooo The wife of a. very high military official, sa.ys a sporting contemporary, in inclined to embon- point, and is ruddy of complexion. Her husband! lately changed quarters, his distin- guished wife accompanying him. No sooner had they arrived, at their new abode than the lady went down to look at the kitchen, where she found a private o £ the Sajppers plastering in a new stove. '"J-'wat stove will never give any Heat," she remarked decisively. The Sapper gave a. back squint a.t her out of hiis eye. "Won't it?" he said. "It'll give enough heat to melt 'art the fa.t off of you,, cockey 1" oooooooooooo I; is said that General Skobeleff, on the ere of the battle of Plevna, offtred to a Poliith Jew the choice between 100 roubles and the Cross of St. George for having saved his life. Said the young goldier: "The Cross of St. Gecrge-what is it worth, the Cross of St. George?" Replied Skc-lxsleff: My' good fellolw, it is mot for the. worth of the thing, but for tho honour, that I offer it to you. The Cross itself ds worth no more that five roubles." The Polish Jew soldier clinched matuers by answering; "\V eH, then, I'll have the Cross of St. Gorge and 95 roubdes." oooooooooooo A fcchool teacher was fond of giving senti- mient3 teat*rt Shakspeure as copies in writing exercises. One day he gave his class this adap- tation of a phrase in "Hamlet" :— The appe- tite grows by what it feeds on." One of his pupils, a poor boy with a lean and hungry look, having written this sentence down twenty times in his best a.nd mosjt patient hand, could not refrain from saying to the teacher, when be came round to look at the copy books, "I've written it down, sir, but I don't think it's true." "Don't you? Why not?" "Be- cause, sir, my appetite's always growing by what it doesn't feed on!" 0000000000.00 Mr. I. Zangwill at a recent dinner of the Majccabees told the following story:—"The fat girl of C-, gentlemen, is not a myth, nor a. show person, but a solid private reality that I harve seen. Her fatness weighed upon her, so she went to a physician to bo rid of some of it. He drew up a careful dietary; ell. was to eat dry toast, plain bailed beef, &0., irnd to return iur a month to report reduction. At the end of the month she oould hardly get through the doctor's doorway. Ho was aghast Did you ea.t what I told you ?' he a*.kc-d. 'Religiously.' His brow wrinkled itself. Suddenly he had a flash of inspiration. 'Anything else?' he asked. 'My ordinary Pieais.' oooooooooooo A good story of Lord Woiseley is told by Mr. Nourse, who 'was with her Majesty's forces through the Soudan campaign. Nourse went into the post-office at Korti to look for some letters. The post-master, who was a native and not much used to handwriting, after a super- ficial glance at a big pile of papers and letters, Haid there was nothmg fDr him. Nourse asked to see the pile of letters, and, while he was look- ing them over, a. man with nothing to designate his rank ca-mo into the oftke. He took in the situation M, a glance, and said, "Let's clean this thing out" whereupon they jumped over the counter and bundled post-master out neck and heels. Then they began the examination of the office, and found it congested with mail for tho Army. They searched every nook and cranny, a.nd threw the letters for one regiment into one corner, those for another into another, with all the newspapers in the centre of the floor. Then they went through each pile and separated h into companies, and before night every letter was in camp and distributed, and the next day the papers were out. Nourse at the time did not know who his companion in the good deed was. He asked him his name, and) his answer Was '"They call me 'Charlie.' Some time afterwards Nourse was going to see the comman- dant, and, sitting near his tent, saw his com- panion attohe poot-office. "llano, Charlie!" he said, "I'm looking for the commandant. Wherell I find him?" "Well," said Charlie, "you won't have to look far; I'm the commandant. Come inside and have a bit to eat and drink 1" It was Lord Woiseley. oooooooooooo Mr Stephen Crane, who has, as the news- papers have 'told us, been making close studies of iite in the "slum" districts of New York, comes forth with the following scene, which has more of truth than animation, of men trying to "see the town" and not. knowing exaoiiy how to do it. "Five men flung open the wicket doors of a brilliant cafe on Broadway, and, entering, took seats at a. tabic. They were in evening dress, and each man held his chinas if it did not belongtohim. 'Well, fellows, what'll you drink?' said one. He found out, and after the ceremony there was a. period of silence. Ultimately another man crieu, 'Let's have another drink.' Following this outburst and its attendant ceremony there was anotner period of silence. "AT last a man murmured, 'Weil, let's have another drink.' Two members of the party dis- cussed the state of the leather market. There was an exciting moment when a. little newsboy slid into the place, crying a late extra, and was ejected by the waiter. The five men gave the incident their complete attention. 'Let's have a drink," haid one, afterwards. "At an early hour of the morning one man yawned and said, 'I'm going home, I've got to o&tch an early train, and ——' "The four others awoke. 'Uh, hold on, Tom. Hold on. Have another drink before you go. Don't go without a last drink.' "He had it. Then there was a silenoe. Then he yawned again and said, 'Let's have another drink.' "They settled comfortably once more around the table. From time to time somebody said, 'Let's have a. drink.'
MOW TO TAJiE OUT PATENT'S
MOW TO TAJiE OUT PATENT'S Many useful and novel appliance!? are from time to time devised which are not turned to practical account owing to want of knowledge I on the part of inventors as to how to patent their inventions. We constantly receive letters asking our advice, and, with a view to affording I information as to costs and modes of procedure in applying for provisional protection and patents and registered designs or trade marks, we have mads arrangements accordingly. Any of our readers who desire such information should send a stamped envelope, enclosed to the Patent Editor, "Western Mail," Cardiff, by whom it will be handed to a thoroughly trust- worthy and experienced patent agent, who will reply fully to our correspondents or an inter- view can be arranged on giving a few hour*' notice.
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DLSAPPOiNTED IN LOVE*
DLSAPPOiNTED IN LOVE* SiriCIDEI OF A YOUNG WOMAN AJ£ ABEKG-AVJSNmr. An inquest was held at the Police-court, Abergavenny, on Friday, before Mr. J. B. Wallord, coroner, as to the cause of the de-ath of Edith Mary Parry, aged twenty-one, who mysteriously disappeared on Sunday, the 6th oi December last, nothing more being heard of her until Wednesday, the 6th oi January, when her dead body was found in the caual at Llanfoist.-Dr. W. D. Steel deposed thfct he had made a post-mortem examinatiott, and had no doubt whatever that drowning was the cause of death. The appearance and general condition of the body was consistent with its having been in the witter three or four weeks; it was very much decomposed.—Mr. W. David. grocer, 7, Cross-street, sa,id the deceased had been in his employ for about a year. He did not see much of her, as a rule but saw her last on Saturday, the 5th of December. She was generally of a cheerful disposition. She had given notice to leave, as she wished to join a. sister in London. There was no un- pieasanUiess.—Edgar Thomas Watkins, carter, in the employ of Mr. W. Davis, said he had been walking out with the deceased, but had informed her that he was engaged to another young woman. She had asked him to marry her, and had cried when he told her he could not do so. On Sunday, the 6th of December, he was at work in Mr. Davis's stable at 4.30, when the deceased called him out and made a statement, at the same time asking him to marry her. He again told her that he could not do so, but that if what she told him was true he was willing to pay. She said his refusal would be the death of her, and that she should not return to her situation that night. Sn3 did not cry, but was much agitated, 'and left him hurriedly.- Mrs. M. A. Parry, mother of the deceased, sa.id her daughter would have been twenty- two years old on the 17th of December. She knew her daughter was walking out with Watkins, and that she thought he was going to marry her. Deceased had told witness that she feaTed she was in a certain condi- tion but witness, after some conversation, assured her that this was a. mistake. Witness knew that her daughter was going to meet Watkins on the afternoon of the 6th of December last. She had been talking very cheerfully about her approaching marriage, and told witness that she had given Miss Davies notice, but was going to stay over Christmas to oblige her. She said she was going to live at Newport when married, and that Watkins was going to Gilwern to break off with the other young woman.—A verdict of "Suicide whilst temporarily insant" was returned.
NEW PARK FOR ABERDARE.
NEW PARK FOR ABERDARE. HANDSOME GIFT BY LORD BUTE. At a meeting of the Aberdixe Urban District Council on Friday Colonel Thomas Phillips, the clerk, read the fallowing letter from Sir W. T. Lewis. Ba.rt. :— 22a, Queen Anne'e Gate, Westminster, December 10, 1896. Craig-rhiiw-Mynach. My dear Sir,-With reference to the various discussions we have had during the last two years relating to your desire to acquire a lease of this portion of the Bute property for the pur- pose of a recreation ground for the inhabitants of the town of Aberdare—as to which, as I have from time to time stated, serious difficulties have existed owing to the provisions of the late Lord Bute's will—it now affords me great pleasure to state that the Marquess of Bute, after carefully considering how &uoh additional recreation ground can be provided, has arranged with the trustees of the wifll of the late Marquess of Bute to purchase from them the surface of this por- tion of the Bute property (about 27i acres in extent) for the sum of £ 84-7 10s., which his lord- ship h-ts authorised me to instruct his solicitor to prepare a conveyance of to the inhabitants of Aberdare as a "free gift" for "recreation pur- poses," on condition that the local authority sihall lay out. equip, and maintain the ground in the most advantageous manner for recreative purposes for the enjoyment of the inhabitants of Aberdare, subject to the reservation of neces- sary mining rights, and, of course, a provision for the property reverting to Lord Bute or his successors in the event of its being used other- wise than for the intended purposes of public recreation.—I remain, vours very trulv, W. THOMAS LEWIS. It. was decided to convey t'he thanks of the council to Lord Bute for his generosity, and to Sir W. T. Lewis for being the happy mediator, and to intimate to the latter that the matter would be formally brought forward for accep- tance at the next meeting.
RETIREMENT OF THE PONTYPRIDD…
RETIREMENT OF THE PONTYPRIDD POSTMASTER. A complimentary dinner given to Mr. l'dwin Castle, the retiring Pontypridd post- master, was held at the New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd, on Thursday night. The gathering was presided over by Mr. George Kml1.. of Tonypandy, and there was a repre- sentative attendance.—The Chairman, in pro- posing the health of the guest of the evening, said Mr. Castle was retiring through ill- health, after forty years' service, to the regret of the inhabitants of the district, by whom he was hjld in the highest respect and esteem.— Mr. Lewis Williams, the head postman, then presented Mr. Castle with a magnificent gold v.Tdch, suitably inscribed, on behalf of the local staff.—Mr. Castle's reply was most in- teresting, and the speaker was enthusiastically received.
RAFFLING AT ROSS.
RAFFLING AT ROSS. At Ross Police-court on Friday George Rudg^e, labourer, of Walford-on-Wye, was sum- moned for allowing a raffle to take place at his house on the 18th of December, and a number of other 'labourer* were charged with aiding and abetting.—The defendants pleaded igno- rance, and said they did not know they were doing wrong.—The Chairman (the Rev. E. B. Hawksihaw) said the Act prohibiting these lot- teries was passed against the evils that resulted from them. As the defendants, however, appeared to bye acted in ig-norance, the cases would be dismissed upon their paying 2s. 6d. each costs, and he (the Chairman) hoped it would be a warning to them.
PARK-HALL SERVICES, CARDIFF.
PARK-HALL SERVICES, CARDIFF. The address to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at the Park-hall services will be given by the Rev Seth .1 otfima, of Newport, whom his numerous Cardiff friends will be pleased to have an oppor- tunity of hearing again. The music com- prises organ recital at 2.30, "Fugue iii, D minor" (Bach).Triumphal March (Lemmens), and 'Song Without Words," No. 19 (Mendelssohn). At 2.45 p.m. Mr. C. Ven-on Pierson hae kindly ( j promised to lender a flute solo, "Variations on Rousseau' Dream." A tenor tolo, "The Pil- grim." will be eung by Mr. H.\ W. Evarii- and the choir will render an anthem. The chair will be taken at three o'clock by Mr. E. H. Moxey, J.P.
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CARDIFF SATURDAY "POPS.
CARDIFF SATURDAY "POPS. The array of artistes engaged for the "Pojy at the Park-hall, Cardiff, to-night (Saturday) i an excellent one, the list including, as it does such well-known vocalists as Madame Johp Thomas (Llanelly), Mr. David Lloyd (Llan- genneoh), and the Cardiff Society of Gleemen. Mr. Arthur Angle will give violin solos, Mr. T. W. Elliott a character sketch and comio songs, and Mr. Albert Trillo, a ventriloquial entertainment. The conductor will be Mr. T. E. Aylward, and the accompanist Mr. A. T. Toone. i
CURE OF DRUNKENNESSj. AND…
CURE OF DRUNKENNESS j. AND CRIME. A LONDON MAGISTRATE'S DICTUM Mr. Curtis Bennett, in giving his decision at Marylebone Police-court on Thursday in a case in which a. prisoner was charged with assaulting a barman and a. police- constable, remarked that there was a very useful section of a certain Act of Parliament which had, unhappily for the country, fallen into disuse. If in every case where a man was found drunk on licensed premises or was seen to leave the premises drunk, the publican was proceeded against, that, in his opinion, would do more for the cause of temperance than any other legislation that could be brought about. The section referred to had not, however, been taken advantage of. The onus of proving that a man did not get drunk in a particular public-house rested very properly upon the publican. If prose- cutions were brought day by day—as, in his experience as a magistrate of twelve years' standing, they could be—against publicans, he was absolutely certain that the manage- ment of public-houses would be as different as it was possible to conceive. He was assured that such a course of action would result in a decrease of drunkenness and crime J which would absolutely startle those who were not so thoroughly acquainted with crime and drunkenness as they who presided over these courts unfortunately were. 11
GAZETTE NEWS.
GAZETTE NEWS. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. Tiic-mas Wellateed and Henry Weteed, trading at Wellsteed Brothers, at Newport, Mou., butcher; Henry Wellsteed retires. i John R. Francis and John O. Richardson, trading as Richardson and Co., at Swansea. I BANKRU ACTS, 1883 AND 1890-RECEIVINO ORDERS. Herbert Jelly, Brecon-road, Hinvain, Glamorgan- shire, builder. Morgan G. Bond, Mackworth-street, Bridgend. baker. John W. Siott. of Piince of Wales-road, Swansea, pharmaceutical chemist. Alfred Mabe, of Templeton, in Na-rberth, Souttt Pembrokeshire, farmer, butcher, and dealer.
GEBMANrs OFFICIALLY INSPIRED…
GEBMANrs OFFICIALLY INSPIRED PRESS. PROPOSED ABOLITION OF THE SYSTEM. The "Manchester Guardian's" London corre- spondenft hears that the German authorities are resolved to put an end to the relations which have hitherto existed between various Govern- ment departments and the German press. The whole system of a Government-inspired press seems likely to be abolished, and it is signifi- cant tha.t very close inquiries have recently been made in London as to the precise relations sub- sisting between the leading daily papers and the Government offices. The German autho- rities have, it is said, found it very difficult to believe that there does not exist in England an f "inspired" press similar to that in Germany and I other Continental countries.
THE QUEEN'S HOLIDAY.
THE QUEEN'S HOLIDAY. Friday night's "Court Circuflar" states: With reference to the statements that have recently appeared in the press and t&at have been made in private communications regarding the risk of the supposed premature occupation by the Queen of the new hotel at Cimiez, we are requested to state that expert opinion nega*- tives such fears, and that every precaution has been. and will be. taken that her Majesty should not incur any risk of the nature apprehended.
AFFAIRS OF A WELSH COM! PANY.
AFFAIRS OF A WELSH COM- PANY. The statement of affairs has just been issued in tho winding up of the Perfect Pavement Company (Limited), from which it appears that the gross liabilities amount to JB2,028 12s. 2d.. assets £1,815 17s. 8d., leaving a deficiency of £ 212. As regards the contributories there is a total deficiency of JB5,512 14s. 6d. The com- pany wa^ registered in June, 1895, with 5 capita-1 of £ 5,000, divided into 50 shares of £100 each. It was practically a private company, no prospectus be.in. issued, and no shares having been offered to the public. It was formed by the proprietors f.,( a patent machine for making artificial flags out of cement and granite chip- pmgs at Penmaenmawr. The cause of failure is stated to be want of capital. wmfm—ro——apy————
FOOTBALL IN THE STREBTS.
FOOTBALL IN THE STREBTS. The Dorking Urban Distriot Council has decided to tsike steps to preserve the old custom of playing football in the publio streets on Shrove Tuesday. The Surrey County Council has been petitioned by numerous tradesmen to suppress the practice.
THREATENED AMERICAN MONO-…
THREATENED AMERICAN MONO- POLY IN CHINA. I am informed, says the New York corre- j s pen dent of the "Yorkshire Post," that a syndi- j cato of American capitalists, of whom Senator I Calvin S. Brice, of Ohio, is the moving spirit, [ are seeking to carry throughy a scheme for t seceuimg a monopoly of railroad, telephone, and teLegraph construction in China. The ar- rangements have already progressed a oerta.in stage, but the plan is now being vigorously opposed by Russian official influence.
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Labrador, swept by Arc-tio winds, and washed I by the Arctic current, is not unjustly regarded on this side the ocean as an object lesson in sterility and forbidding desolation. Yet when berries ripen in a northern climate, the higher the latitude the better they are, and the black- I berries and raspberries of Labrador are deli- cious. Red currants, marsh berries, and curlew berries are equally excellent, and there is the gorgeous bake-apple, a sort of glorified raspberry, gollden yellow when ripe. fl
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