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_s MONMOUTHSHIRE, sinn mer assises for Monmouthshire were ^'e Shirehall, Monmouth, on Saturday. r*r°>i Pollock was the presiding judge, and h aecompanied by the High Sheriff (Mr Arthur ans), the chaplain (the Rev. Chas. Treheme, irnor canon of St. George's, Windsor), the *°r of Monmouth (Mr Honey field), and the (Mr John Moxon). The judge and high-sheriff were escorted from his lordship's j?~lEulgS to the Shirehall by the Monmouth II P of the Royal Gloucestershire Yeomany **issais, of which the high-sheriff is a lieutenant. THE GRAND JURY. S' ^en"1einen sworn as grand jurymen were ^r tt. Mather-Jackson, Bart, (foreman), Mr S. g^anquet, the Hon. J. M. Rolls, Mr F. M. *ttnerman, Mr J. E. Brewer, Mr H. H. Clay, „aP^ain Codrington, Mr F. Crawahay, Major- general Dunn, Mr D. W. Jenlcins, Mr R. W. -j-nnard, Mr R. Leybout-ne, Mr Llewellyn, u Lyne, Major R. H. Hansel, Col. F. ^CDonnell, Mr F. J. Mitchell, Mr H. J. Parnall, j>r1y • B. Partridge, Mr E. J. Phillips, Captain W,, Powell, Major C. T. Wallis, Mr A. Adams "'lams, and Mr Alfred Williams. THE CHABGE. Jnaro POLLOOK, in his charge to the grand said he was glad to see there were only six (in which seven persons were concerned), and only two seemed to be of a serious character. w°wld refer to these only. In the case of the »la ,^toc'c^eni who w»s charged with man- ^ghter, it seemed to be undoubted that the v., of tha death of Lewis was the fight lo^fa the men. Whilst fighting the men fell jjSether, and Lewis died soon afterwards. Now. « One of the combatants in a fight died from Jfes received in the struggle, however fairly it conducted, the person inflicting the injuries 5htka tne f,ye °*' t'Ui -aw guilty of manslaughter. ^itK 0^t'r case Elizabeth Adams was charged „ 'h attempting to murder her two children by •ting their throats, and also with attempting to su'c'^e > and, according to the inedieal k nce' t'ie won,an was 'n a mental condition Bwl* as ma^e 'ler irresponsible for her actions, bill ^'le 3ury would say whether there was a true 0r not. The other cases did not call for any Wcial direction. TRIAL OF PRISONERS. The calendar was a very light one, there being persons involved in six cases, which oom- one charge of manslaughter, one of at- v^pted child murder, two of bigamy, and two of ^sebreakmg and theft. HE LOST HIS WAY. w labourer, named Wm. Morris (22), pleaded guilty to having broken into the dwelling- of Mr Clias. Williams, mason, 26,. Usk. ret, Oaerleon-road, Newport, at midnight on W1 4th, with intent to steal. Mr T. M. Phillips appeared for the prosecution, and prisoner was "^defended.— In evidence it was stated that two V?1'Virion saw Morris go over the wall at the back 5^'Niams's house, and, hearing the sound of being broken, they followed and promptly reared the delinquent,—Prisoner, who said ho as drunk and had mistaken the way to his house, was found guilty, and sentenced 5 months' hard labour, the* Judge remarking rjac it was no doubt true that drink had led him COmnut the offence. A. SAD AFFLICTION. A- respectable married woman named Llizabetb ? an>s (26) was charged (1) with having, at her A6t!?e in the parish of Aberystruth, on March a h » attempted to murder her children, Ruth a Adams and Sarah Ann Adams, by cutting jj throats and (2) with having at the same 'iatrHn^ place attempted to commit suicide by MI-T?K -*er own throat. She pleaded guilty.— ?h'ii n'eH aPP8aret* for the prosecution, and Mr *h" f°r the prisoner.—Addressing his lora- to*rr P'J'PS said it was clear from the tc) ed:cal depositions that at the time the woman gutted the offences she was not responsible her actions. Some months previously she had 110 n confined of a. child, and, although thera was taint of insanity in the family, she suffered a disturbance whioh sometimes afflicted in such circumstances.—Dr. Sloper, called th 1 defence, said that three months before jkJ? assault prisoner attempted to drown {foil and a child. She suffered TOl melancholia then. She had made /jjjeral attempts of one kind and another, and he think she was now in a condition as to íant them giving her the custody of her •afaii ^en..—Dr. Bolton, medical officer at Usk said prisoner had been under his observation °e April 11 th, when she was admitted to the She was depressed in mind when ad- j, 'ted, but she had progressed so favourably that COnsidered her a sane person and fib to have of her children. At the same time he °'ild advise her family to treat her gently and tiehlr ^er" Such treatment would undoubtedly t, better for her than confinement in any place. £ faf°?er told him that she had, taken a chill th f r confinement, and that was the cause of aberration.—Mr Adams (the husband) prisoner's father said they were willing to ^ke ewe of her, and to become sureties if she bril* discharged.—His Lordship bound over Prisoner in the I when called upon, and the husband and *thej> were bound over in sureties of £ 25 each. BIGAMY. Collier named Elijah Roberts (29) pleaded lly to having committed bigamy by marrying '}n~tb« parish of Trevethin, o.n QY.6th,1890, his former wife being then alive.-— deferred till to-day. Robarfc James, (31), miner, pleaded not fealty to having, at Bedwellty, on 20th July, Warned Elizabeth Griffiths, his first wife, Q,n,1y Baker, whom he married at St. Margaret's Mountain Ash, in 1882, being then alive. 1*1 *• M. Phillips apf»eared for tha prosecution P'isoner was undefended. — Elizabeth l>rftlths Rave evidence as to her mamage with Wt who had represented himself to her and amily aS a bachelor. She lived about two *'s a»d ten months with liim, when she found a. baen previously married. Subae- wit s^0 fc him.—Mr Griffith?, father of last fcfkirt k6S* corr°l)orated.—Prisoner, in his defence, i 6 firsfe wife had left him and he thought she and that he had told Griffiths all about 1 CIrcumstances before he married her.—The round prisoner guilty, and he waa sentenced Wonths' hai*d labour. A FATAL FIGHT. ",Alfred Stoekden (33), haulier, surrendered to j«. "a'l to answer a oharge of having killed a man (u,1^ Wm. Lewis, at Snatchwood, Abersychan, the 14th Marob. He pleaded not guilty. The «st» 0nfr's jury had returned a verdict of. man- f^Shter against him. Mr Daniell appeared jj, the prosecution, and Mr Corner for the —Henry Smart, Snatchwood, said that he evening in question prisoner, Lewis, and b and others were in the Snatchwood Inn. ^"Establishment and polities were being dis- tt). IIS. Lewis used some objectionable language The two quarrelled and fought, and 'er'y they went outside and finished up under j..8^5-lamp. Whilst fighting on the street -Sonet fell on the top of Lewis. The fight \Vu a perfectly fair one.— Cross-examined: itu,88 Said was Lewis who first aJ^red, and called Stockden a liar T e^al times and other offensive names. iT0?"» kept challenging Stockden to fight.—Dr. f „ Watson Mulligan, Abersychan, said he saw the same evening. Lewis, who was in a si 'aPsed condition, complained of pain in the Jr°nien, and died the same night, Oa making ^U-morUm examination he found an extensive vPtute 0f t^0 bladder, which was the cause of jje was 0f opinion that the rupture was J?ttseq by pressure on the bladder, assuming that considerably distended at the time. There f. »o external marks of violence on the body.— k, ^-examined He did not really know what Jll'?t the bladder, but, assuming it was lio -Ct to disease and was distended with it would be easily ruptured. He ihto Ppisoner to a very respectable man, and -j? support of his widowed mother.—At this the Judge, who remarked that in point of lit th&re was no evidence against the prisoner, a. pped the case, and directed the jury to return °f "Not guilty."—Stockden was ac- ^lngly discharged. A KOMANTIC BOBBKKT. fit last case was one in which two youths 0n»r^' an(i which, as Mr Comer remarked in his statement, contained elements of plotting ^scheming such as had few parallels in this (9,'ntry m niodern times. Henry Ralph Sims fifooer, and James Allbuts (18), cabinet- r**er, were charged with having on the 8th May r^en into the house of Rebecca Ablarfc, at and stolen £ 42 12s Sd, the property of F. Thorne, grooer, Newport; also with b "Ing received the money knowing it to have I solen. Alibnts pleaded guilty, and owns j: guilty. Mr Corner appeared for the prosecu- Ki"1?' and Mr Phillips for Sim'.—Mr Corner ex- •jw that Sims had formerly been an ass'atant W branch shop at Oaerleon oi Mr Geo. 1. Scocer» Newport, a Mr Tuckfield being at Caerletm. Sims left ab<jut two years field had kept tip correspondence With TUCK- occasionally visited him and, a day or ta. before the robbery, appeared at Caer- *vho j?n<1 *lept at Mr? Ablart'd house, *tav Tnekfield lodged. Thft ttto prisbftftTs were totln at Tipton, ia Staffordshire, when Sims AUbuts of the way Tuckfeld used to put his b;Y away on Saturday evenings, and suggested H:) that they might make a haul by robbing th« &tcl,S,nK Kl03er. Sims, aa prime mover in ana being acquainted with ail the jX^ji'^rroundings, drew out a plan showing the h of Mrn Ablart's house and the rooms tljs the inmates and the money were usually of and ultimately they devised a scheme T'nu y- Th°J accordingly went down from to Caerleon together. The part Sims iLAWay was this He would go to bed with see that the money was put in Tuck- btttti8 box, which box would be marked by Sims his straw hat upon it. The key of the be in Tuolifield's trouser pocket, the "'01ar8 being placed on a particular chair. Ha the back door of the cottage open whe>» i.,ufca to enter in the dead of night, and CAIIbat. got in he would give directions by if any person was awake, or Bnoring if that siu^y was asleep. It had been arranged ^eldfi n got the monevhewastocross the > tbe highway, go to Newport and leave that. eating-house, so *6i»ai ?s should not be short, and take the r °f the sjjoil with him for further in SJiivl'V Allbuts got the money, and left £ 10 stat«d 8 ? kag as directed, but when arrested he at had gone ou the spree and got to his u°* the rest by a woman. On getting back to]d v.home at Tipton he became rsmorseful and tH% folks, who advised him to surrender to and confess.—Allbuts gave evidence Satan, the statements of counsel.—Cross- Mi cab? admitted that he had not been long He sometimes worked at ^ejijr°?"'naking. He had been out of employ- s'Qce three months before last and lived with bh9 mother. He had been accused once of stealing a tobacco-pouch, but he did not steal it. It-had been arranged between Sims and him that fhey should go to America. together with the proceeds of the robbery.—No witnesses were caPed for the defence, but oft behalf of Sims Mr Phillips said he must be convicted by strong and conclusive evidence, which brought home his guilt tq the mind of the jury. He (Mr Phillips) submitted that the evidence rested entirely on suspicion and surmise, and on that ground he contended that they could not convict his client. —The jury found Sims guilty. Sentence was de. (elTd, This concluded the criminal business before the assizes, and the court adjourned. These assizes were continued on Monday, at the Shirehulf, Monmouth, before Baron Pollock, who was accompanied by the high sheriff (Mr Arthur Evaus) and the high sheriff's chaplain. BIgAMY AT PONTYrOOL, Elijah Roberts (29) pleaded guilty to com- mitting bigamy, at Pontypool, on the 6th May, 1890, his former wife beinz then alive, and was sentenced to eight months hard labour. THE ROBBERY OF MONEY AT OAEBLEON. Henry Ralph Sims (21), grocer, and James Allbutt (18), cabinet-maker, found (niilty on Saturday of breaking into the house of Rebecca Ablart, at Caerleon. on the 8th May, and stealing £42 12s 3d, the moneya of George F. Tborne, grocer, Newport, came up to receive sentence.—His Lordship remarked on the peculiar circumstances of the robbery, and said ho was sorry to see a young man of the position of Allbut led into temptation by another mw. He intended to mark his sense of the conduct of Sims, and afterwards passed sentence on him of 18 months' hard labour. He hoped the sentence on Allbut, namely, of three months' imprison- ment, would have a salutary effect upon him. The court then proceeded with the civil causes. FISHINS RIGHTS NEAR USK. CORFIELD v. HEBBEKT.—The plaintiff is the rector of Llangattock, near Usk, and the owner of a strip of glebe land abutting on the river Usk, and the action agamst Mr Reginald Herbert, of Clytha, and the owner of adjacent land, was for trespass. The plaintiff also asked for an in- junction to restrain defeudant, his servants, and agents from removing withiea on the side of the said glebe land, and from fishing in plaintiff's fishery iu the waters of the Usk. Mr Ram and Mr Daniell were for the plaintiff, and Mr Darling, Q.C., M.P., arid-Mr Rowlatt for the defendant. —In opening the case, which WM tried before a special jury, Mr Ram said that the plaintiff, as I rector of Llangattock, owned certain glebe land, three acres in extent, of which it was contended that the portion in dispute formed part. This atrip of land had been well known as affording excellent fishing ground, and had been let to various tenants, including the late Lord Llan- over, by plaintiff and his father before him. It was only as recently as last year that tho slightest claim had been made on behalf of Mr Herbert or any other landowner to the property. The point I in question was whether the strip of land—only a, few yards wide in places, and separated from the adjacent iaud by thorns, bushes, and briars- belonged to the glebe land or to the land in the rear, which was in the occupation of the defendant. — Evidence was given showing that there wero certain ash trees and withy trees shadowing the stream and sheltering the fish; hence the fishing rights were of con- siderable importance, plaintiff stating that Lord Llanover paid hife father £10 for the halt-year for fishing, and that he had since let it for three days per week at £5Q per annum.-—His lordship grew quietly facetious as the case went on, and when Mr Ram had finished with a statement of the rights of the rector, the Judge said that was the second time he had had three acres in dispute on that circuit, but he had never seen the cow.— Prior to the adjournment for luncheon, his Lordship suggested an amicable Settlement of the very email action, but after lunoheon Mr Darling lamented that he could not come to any agreement with the other side.—-His Lordship suggested that he might give learned counsel his assistance, and pointed out that the case had been very fairly fought. The" oyster" was really so small that it was emphatically a case in whioh a little ivo and take would be advantageous. hIr Ram: Although the oyster is small, it does not admit of sub-division it must be all or none.—His Lord. ship: In any question the fishery would follow the land. You would obtain an actual line of delimitation, and the fishing rights would follow. I have known some very good cases which I ought to have stopped go ultimately to the House of Lords.—Mr Darling I do not know whether your lordship thinks there is any probability of the House of Lords not being in existence next year?—'His Lordship: Being n silent member of the House of Lords myself, I have not considered it. (Laughter.) — Mr Darling then suggested that the jury should have an outing and inspect the locus in quo, as the case could not possibly be finished that after- noon, but one daring juryman, taking the breath out of the foreman's mouth, said the jury dtdn't want a, trip. and would rather sit there and work the case to bare bones.—The next witness after this interlude was John Mayberry, labourer, 66 years of age, who spoke to mowing the land, and to the difficulty be had in cuttmg clean between the trees and underwood which formed the alleged boundary, and to the then owner of the land (Wm. Morgan), telling him the strip did not belong to him. From the Morgans the defend. ant purchased the adjacent land in 1862.—Joshua Bevan, nephew of Wm. Morgan; James Hughes, gardener, employed by Mr Lindsay j and other wittiessess were called, and tbecase had not con- cluded when the court: rose. The business of the Monmouthshire Summer Assizes was continued at the Shire-hall, Moil- icouChj oil Tuesday, before Barort Pollock. ACTION BY A RECTOR. The case of Garfield v. Herbert again came on for hearing. This was an action tried before a special jury brought by the Rev. Booth Corfield, rector of 'Llangattock-nigh-Usk, against Mr Reginald Herbert, of Clytha, in respect of alleged trespass on the part of the defendant on land belonging to the plaintiff alongside of the river Usk; and the plaintiff claimed an injunction restraining the defendant, his servants or agenta from removing the withies, and from fishing in the plaintiff's fishery in the waters of the riveradjommg his land. Mr Ram and Mr Daniel! were for the plaintiff, and Mr Darling, ( Q.U., M.P., and Mr Rowlatt for the defendant. The action was brought to decide which of the two parties was entitled to the ownership of three acres of land and the strip alongside the river. Plaintiff claimed it as part of his glebe, ib having been in the possession of his father, and defendant con- tended that it was part of the property occupied by persons named Morgan, as shewn by the deed Whfth the Morgans conveyed to the defendants, and by the acts of ownership of the Morgans while they remained owner's. The jury retired at half- past two, and on returning into court a quarter of an hour later found for Corfield—damage* Is, with costs and injunction. BBTTI'ESTKNTS. Mr Ram, addressing his lordship, said he did not purpose to trouble him with the case of Mardon v. Peddocke, in which the claim was for moneys due under a deed, and the counter-claim for rent and damages. With his lordship's consent, the parties concerned had arranged terms, and they would ask for a judge's order if necessary. His Lordshio concurred.—With reference to the case of the Tewkesbury Brewery Company v. Pack- wood, in which the claim was for goads sold ;and delivered, and a counter-claim for wrongful dis- missal, Mr Gwynne James mentioned that terms had been come to by the parties, and the case would not be proceeded with. His Lordship assented.—After the case of Cprfield v. Herbert had concluded, Mr Ram informed the judge that Mr Corner and himself had arranged terms in, the case of Prosser v. Prosser for money lent. His Lordship expressed his pleasure at the satisfactory course which had been adopted, This concluded the business of the assize,
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CARDIGANSHIRE* The commissibn for these assizes was opened at the Town-hall, Lampeter, at 11 o'clock on Monday morning, before Mr Justice Charles, after attending service at the parish church. The escort included Mr John Francis, Wanosr, high sheriff; the Rev. James Giliart, of Staffordshire, the sheriff's chaplain and a posse of county constabulary, commanded by Deputy-Chief Con- stable Williams, of Llandyssul. His lordship is the guest) of Mr Harford, Falcondale. GRANn JCBY. The following gentlemen were empanelled on the grand jury :—Colonel Davies-Evans, High- mead, Lord-lieutenant of Cardiganshire, foreman Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan; Mr Hugh Edward Bonsall, Fronfraith Mr Nicholas Bray, Goginan; Major Charles Bassett Lewis. Aberystwyth; Mr John. Thomas Morgan, Nantcuirio Hall; Mr Benjamin Ellis Morgan, Aberystwyth; Mr David Thomas, Ll&ttbsdarn-road Mr Henry Tobit Evans, Neuadd, Llanarth; Mr Morgan Evans, Oak. ford; Major John George Parry Hughes, Allt- lwyd; Lieut.-CoJ. John Lewes, Llanllear; Major Price Lewes, iVjjtynaeroh; Mr John Fairv, Ffywnlftfrith j Mr Johrt Evaus, New Ql1áf: Mr John Evan Hughes, Cwitycadno; Mr George Wm. Parry, Llidiade; Mr Wm. Baauclerc Powell, Js'fthtepS; Mr John Edwardes Rogers, Abertneurij*; Mr Daniel jfenkia Wittiatri*, Feii- cefn; Mr David Davies, Velindre i Mr Lawif Davies, Gelly; and Mr David Lloyd, Adr. THE, OQAHaE. His Lordship, in his charge to the grand jury, said the calendar contained the names of two prisoners only, but two other prisoners had Also to be dealt with. The first two referred to charges of arson and obtaining money by false pretences. The other oases were those in which two younst fellows were indicted on charges of assault, wounding, ,&o., in connection with the recent tithe distraints JQ the parish of Penbryu. ALLKGKD ARSON. Benjamin Jones, on ail, was charged with unlawfully, maliciously, and feloniously setting fire to a stack of hay at Llangoedmore. Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Messrs Jenkins and Evans, solicitors, Cardigan), was for the prose- cution, and Mr Griffith Jones (instructed by Mr H. R. Daniel, solicitor, Cardigan), was for the defenoe.—Tho ease had to be proved by circum* stantial evidence.»-«The acoused was discharged. CHARGK AGAINST AN EX-POLIOEMAN. Evan Jones, on bail, was Charged with Obtain- ing money by false pretences from Margaret Jones, Llanllwchaiarn, on the 12th ult. Mr Arthur Lewis prosecuted, and Mr Griffith Jones defended. The case was a singular one. Some time ago the grandson of the prosecutrix bad an affiliation order made against him at the instance of the daughter of the prisoner, and he was ordered to pay her 2s 6d a week. He did not, however, keep up his payments, ^nd at tha time of the event, which led to this prosecution, he was £1 12s 6d in re., He even- tually paid j31 of that amount. With that state of things the prisoner, who for 12 years was an ex. polioeman of the Carmarthenshire aid Cardigan- f shire forces, presented himself at the residence of prosecutrix's grandmother and told her that her grandson was in custody, that he was a police. man, andthtltlfshe would give him 12s 6d he would get the grandson released. That was all untrue. It Was true that the grandson was 12* 61 in arrears of the payments to the daughter, bnt it was not true that he was in custody. He had never been taken into Custody at all, and, therefore, the story that the prisoner told to the prosecutrix was entirely inaccurate. She swore to his having represented to her that her grand. son was in custody, and that he had paid this 12s 6d to get the grandson out of prison. The jury acquitted the prisoner.
CIVIL BUSINESS.
CIVIL BUSINESS. ACTION AGAINST AN ACTRESS. A very attractive actress named Miss Eliza Hills and Mr Henry W. Whitfield were sued by Mr Chas. Hermann for £38, balance of rent alleged to be due to him as lessee of the Aberyst- Vyth Assembly Rooms. The defendants denied that the rent claimed was due, and counter- claimed for misrepresentation. The plaintiff is the proprietor of Uncle Tom's Cabm Company. In June of last year he was lessee of the Assembly Rooms, Aberystwyth, He then inserted an advertisement in the Stage, stating that the rooms were to be let, and that they were the only rooms in the above town for theatrical purposes. It was now stated that that was not so. The rooms were taken by the defendants at £7 a week. —Mr Griffith Jones was for the plaintiff, and Mr W. D. Benson for the defendants. In the course of the hearing the plaintiff reduced his claim to £ 24.—-Judgment was given for plaintiff on that olaim. as well as on the counter-clairu, with county court costs. On leaving the court Miss Hills, turning to the plaintiff, said with much emphasis and dignity, You coward," an expression that wae met With a deal of laughter. The Court then adjourned.
THE SHAM BARD AT SWANSEA.
THE SHAM BARD AT SWANSEA. At the Swansea Police-court on Monday John Taliesyn Benjamin, described as a labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged on remand wtth failing to report himself to the police under the Preven- tion of Crimes Act, lie being out on ticket-of- leave. It will be remembered that » week ago prisoner was charged with representing himself to be a Welsh bard with the bardle DaDie of "Joan Morganwg," and called at Mr B. Evans's with the object of soliciting subscriptions to enable him to bring out his compositions. In proof of his bona-fides he presented a forged testimonial from the vicar of Cardiff (Canon Thompson).— Inspector Gill said prisoner was convioted in 1889 for five years for obtaining money by false pretences. He was liberated on licence last Feb- ruary, ani shortly afterwards reported himself 10 the Swansea polioe, saying he was going to Ponty- pool, which proved to be incorrect. He had not reported himself since.—Mr B. Evans said when prisoner sailed on him he was struck with the writing, which wae of a low standard, and to test the authenticity of the letter written bv Canon Thompson, he sent it and prisoner to the Rev, Mr Kyle, who was staying at Swansea. Prisoner went as far as the house and then decamped.— Detective Griffiths proved the arrest of prisoner, and said when he searched him he found on him another 1 forged testimonial from tho vicar of Pontardawe. — Prisoner then. handed to the bench the following letter :— Frank Confession of a Fault always Mitigate Punishment. To the Magistrate. Dear Sir You have no need of witnesses. I am guilty of all. What an unhappy life I have seen since I am at liberty 1 I could not find a situation in any- where, because J have been a convict and the trade so bad. I not find a helping hand from anyone. I was afraid to report myself becausc I could not get work. But oh my conscience was telling me dally that I was <Joiop; wrong. I do beg on you to be merciful to ma this time that I may leave this couu!rv for ever. My life is a misery to me through falling into prison so often. I am longing to be good, and to be honest in the sight of God and man Please do me a cha.nce once more, I do beg on you.—I am, yours truly,—JOHN TALIESYN BEJAMlr. The stipendiary characterised prisoner aa a rogue, and sent him back to penal servitude to finish his sentence, which runs till next April.
THE BARRY DOCK ELOPEMENT.
THE BARRY DOCK ELOPEMENT. Oil Monday, Thomas Davies fand Eijsma Whatley, lately residing in Station-street, Barry Dock, appeared on remand at the Penarth Police. court—before Mr LI Wood and Mr T. R. Thompson—to answer charges ot theft of money and clothing brought against them by Thos. Wbatley, on the 29th ultimo. The circum- stances were reported in these columns on Thursday last. Mr T. H. Belcher prosecuted on behalf of the husband, and Mr Payn, Cardiff, defended. The evidence of Sergeant King, Cardiff, who arrested the parties, and that of the husband, was read over, and evidenoe of seeing prisoners on the day on which the elopement took place was given by Emily Morgan (servant at the What- leys) and Emily Jane Barnett. —David Roberts, weaver, 10, Constellation-street, Cardiff, said prisoners came to his house with a Mr Davies, baker, who knew he had two rooms,tolfit. They engaged the rooms, one being a bedroom and the other a sitting room, and they gave the names of Mr and Mrs Davies. They informed him they had luggage at the station. He accompanied them to the station, and assisted to carry two big boxes and an umbrella back to his house. They remained in his bouse from the Thursday till last Tuesday, the day upon which the ftvreab wfcs made, and lived as mto apd wife. —Herbert Evans, porter at the Barry Dock Rail. way Station, gave evidence to show when the boxes were sent partraib to Cardiff, and Inspector Rees said hearrftsted defendants under a Warrant aft tho Central Police-station, Cardiff, and he received the stolen property from Sergt. King at theRoath Police-station.—The husband, re-called, valued the whole of the stolen property, excepting wear. ing apparel, at £ 3.—The Moused. pleaded not guilty, and were committed to tb assizes, bail being refused.1—Mr Payn applied that a portion of the J316 belonging to the female prisoner, and whtchisinthepossestonef the police, should be handed over towards the defence.—Mr Belcher objected, however, and alleged the money did not belong to the wife, but to the husband,—The application was refused.
, AFFAIRS OF A NEWPORT SCULPTOR.d
AFFAIRS OF A NEWPORT SCULPTOR. d The first meeting of creditors to the estate of Robert Brown, sculptor and marble mason, ing on business, at_No. 12, Caerleon-road, New- port, was held on Tuesday at the offices Of the Official Receiver's, Newport. The gross liabilities were £ 211 Is 3d expected to rank for dividend, £ 146 lis 8d assets, £ 110 13s lid.—The Official Receiver's observations were to theetfct that the debtor commenced business in May, 1885, with a capital of J670 at Chepstow-road, and after five months' trading removed to his present address. The debtor attributed his failure to bad trade and bad debts, and, although he considered himself solvent, his assertion was not borne out by the assets. Daring the past year debtor had been Sued by about 15 creditors, which included a. distress by the land- lord for £60 due as rent for 18 months. The deficiency on the statement was, lifewever, only £35 17s 9d. The debtor was not, however, able to maly*^ any offer to the creditors, and had been adjudicated bankrupt.
PLACES OF WORSHIP SITESBICL
PLACES OF WORSHIP SITESBICL The House of Lords Standing Committee on Tuesday evening passed the Places of Worship Sites Bill (to give further facilities for the acquisition of sites for places of worship) through the committee stage. In view of the Arbitration Act, 1889, providing for either one arbitrator or two arbitrators and an umpire, a clause was adopted that M unless the parties otherwise agree any arbitration under this Act shall bè by two arbitrators." On bhe motion of Lord Salisbury, the word "denomination" was struck oat of the form of requisition for a site and the word body substituted. This, Lord Salisbury said, he thought would be less likely to be distasteful. The Bill was ordered to be reported.
| IMPORTANT JUDICIAL CHANGES…
| IMPORTANT JUDICIAL CHANGES The Law Times gives currency to some rumours which will interest the profession. One of the rumours is that Lord Herschell is going to India as Governor-General. This will surprise the Anglo-Indians, who are anticipating a period of rule under Lord Spencer. To fill up the vacancy thus created, it is said that Lord Coleridge will become Lord Chancellor, loeing succeeded as Lord Chief Justice by Sir Charles Russell. But this is [> not all. It is further said that Lord Hunnen in- tends to resign his position as Lord of Appeal, and Sir Horace Davey will reoeive the appoint- ment. Yet another statement is that SIr Henry Haijvkin* does no$intend to » q", the Ltm Times declares, there is no doubt about,
LORD TREQECAR'g ESTATE. ...............
LORD TREQECAR'g ESTATE. The annual rent audit of the tenants on Lord Tredegar's estate Was held on Tuesday at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, when, in accordance with the custom, bis lordship has adhered to for the last eight year9, he allowed a reduction of 15 per cent. Subsequently a large gathering was entertained at dinner, when Colonel Justice, the agent presided. The health of Lord Tredegar proposed in felicitous terms by Mr Geo. Thomas, of Ely. In one of hra characteristic historical speeches I he traced the Tredegar family from the most remote period, and said there was no more distinguished or anciently connected family in tha kingdom* The chairman acknow- ledged the toast, and spoke of the kindly interest always taken in his tenantry by Lord Tredegar,
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A mto&NTiiY published REPORT of the Histori- cal Manuscripts Commission contains a most interesting digest of the ancient records ef the- Corporation of Hereford, and some references to the making and selling of beer, are worth notice. "AMe." "Beere." and "Metheglen (a beer made from honey) are frequently mentIoned, from 1513 to the end of that century. At various times, from 1513 to 1550, persons, were indicted for f putting hops in ale. there being a law in force against the practice. Little did the magistrates of that time think that in the nineteenth century one Of the most paying industries in the county of Hereford would be the growing of this so-called "pernicious drug," and that the city itself should become famed for the brewing of a special beer, the Golden Sunlight Ale, whose excellence and flavour should greatly depend upon the very pick of Herefordshire bops being used in Its brew- ing. Brewed only by Charles Watkins and Son, the Hereford Brewery, aod sold'by Agenta throughout the kingdom. 13<W1— U8Q
- !DISMISSAL OF A CARDIFF…
DISMISSAL OF A CARDIFF POLICE-SERGEANT. Resolution to Reinstate. At a meeting of the Cardiff Watch Committee; on Wednesday under the presidency of the Mayor (Councillor E. Yaughan), Councillor Andrews presented a petition from pro- fessional men and tradesmen of Splotlands Ward on behalf of ex Acting-Sergeant Davies, who was recently dismissed from the Cardiff Borough Polioe Force, praying that in consideration of Davies's previous good conduct and services he might be reinstated. Au application was also submitted by Davies asking for re-admission to the police force, and pointing out that he had served seven years in the forcfe without anything being brought against his character previous to the matter which led to his dismissal, and he had been promoted to the rank of acting-sergeant in consideration of his services, and in June last had received a reward from the Royal Humane Society for gallantry at a recent fire.—Alderman Cory and Mr F. J. Beavan were of opinion that the punishment visited upon Davies was rather too severe for the offence with which he had been charged.—Alderman David Jones, in defence of those of the committee who had ventured to sup- port the dismissal of DaviM, said that 1t was one of the most necessary qualification for a policeman that he should be truthful. A multitude of cases came before the court where the only evidence against persons charged with various offences was given by policemen, and it was therefore necessary that they should be men who should not upon any occasion lie. (Applause.) In regard to this particular case, a prisoner complained of having been struck by Davies when in the cell, and a good deal of blood was found on the floor of the cell. The police were interrogated, Davies amongst others, who said that no one struck prisoner in the oell, and that he knew nothing about it. Constable Henly, one of those who gave evidence before the magis- trates, was asked whether he had struck the prisoner in the cell, and said, "No." The ques- tion, did he know of anyone else having struck the prisoner, was not asked Henly, and the case was dismissed owing to the contradictory nature of the evidence. Henly subsequently, feeling that there was some reflection, said to Davies upon the following morning, "Now, Davi I tbink you had batter tell the head constable all about that affair in the oelLs. If you don't I shall. You havtt got yourselves clear in the matter, but I don't think I am clear." Davies advistd him to keep his mouth shut; whereupon Henly went and laid the matter before the head constabfc, who brought it before the watoh committee. Henly, no doubt, deserved to be censured for having withheld what was within his knowledge, but that did not affeot the question of truthfulness with regard to the evidence given by Davies and other constables. To have committed an assault was seriolis enough, but adding perjury to the offence Was far worse, and he therefore did not consider the punishment inflicted,upon Dairies at all too severe.—Alderman T. Rees, Councillor White, Councillor Jenkins, Councillor Thomas, and Aid. Carey each spoke in favour of granting the prayer of the petition, arguing that the evidence against Davies was conflicting enough to leave a Illfficientdoubt in his favour which they could give him the benefit of, and though Aid. David Jones strongly protested against any re-openiug of the question, arguing that it seemed a. reflection upon the decision arrived at by himself and colleagues (some of whom were then absent) at the last meeting. If they believed Davies innocent, then Constable Henly was guilty of perjury, and if they believed him guilty, then they ought not to consider his application for a moment. Personally he believed that Davies was guilty of the offence with which he was charged.—Oh the motion of Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Andrews, it was, howover, ultimately decided That this committee, having re-considered the matter of Acting-Sergeant Davies, are of opmion that there are sufficient grounds for cancelling tho resolution passed at the previous meeting, and that he be reinstated in the force in his formes position."
THE "HOjCJDTMARL"
THE "HOjCJDTMARL" Appeal Abandoned. At a meeting or the Cardiff Watch Com- mittee on Wednesdays under the presidency of Aid. David Jones, the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr Lloyd) submitted the following letter from the Cardiff Stipendiary ih answer to the deputy town clerk's suggested amendments, which con- sisted of facts proved iji tbeoase and points of law raised which were omitted from the case stated, and which had been duly approved of by the watoh committee:— Town Hall, Cardiff, 11th July, 18S3 McKenzie v. Morgan. Dear Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 7th instant, the stipendiary magistrate desires me to say that he fully appreciates tha efforts and sympathises with the anxiety displayed by the executive authority to suppress disorder and illegality, and is prepared to the utmost extent, consistent with tho impartial dis- charge of his judicial duties, to afford any assistance and facility in obtaining an authoritative decision from the High Court on these questions. Such questions however, cannot be legally submitted to that Couri except when disclosed by the finding on the facte of the case stated. As you nre aware, he alone is responsible for the form õf the case, and if it appeared to be not in accord- ance with the judgment, or appeared to be stated with a view to helping or hampering either party. he would very properly incur the censure of thejudges, Moreover, if he adopted your suggested amendments tho respondent might with .some reason comoiain.th^ t thSWappeHeWt ifatt 4raveur withheld from him' If, on the other hand, your suggested amendments were now submitted to the respondent he might and probably would, suggest further amendments which in the result^voti.'d.consy^itei a case stated not by this" eOlht; as it purports to be, but by the parties The facts have- been stated at considerable length the facts that appear to be material, and also the question of law that the findings on the facts disclose, If the judges require further information they will remit the case or, an event more probable, they may eav the question of law is so clear that a case ought not to have been granted At all events the magistrate thinks at this sh"e that he cannot with propriety adopt any of the amendments you suggest. He further desires me to say that the questions of law which you now raise might have been very appropriately raised in the case of Donovan but the magistrate was not asked for a case, and a favour- able opportunity was lost of obtaining a decision unon issues you now raise in the case of Dorgan, in which they'were not disclosed.—Yours truly RkES. F. C. Lloyd, Esq., Deputy Town Clerk. —Councillor White, after the reading of the letter, moved that while appreciating the efforts of the deputy town clerk, the committee waa now of opinion that no lnrther steps should be taken ia the matter. -Councillor F. J, Beavan objected to this course being adopted.—ibe Deputy Town Clerk pointed out'Sharthey were now stated out of court.—Coupotilof Jieavan thought it was of the greatest Impört that they should take the decision the judges on the case a stated by the stipendiary,. His impression was that the judges would see that, at any were points which though not elaborately set out. were worthy of consideration. He felt strongly that they should obtain a decision from the judges in respect to the case, even as stated by the stipendiary, rather than have nothing at all.—Councillor White pointed out that, aa they were stated out of court, it was worse than useless to go tn tho expense of, say, £ 100 over the matter — The Deputy Town Clerk stated S he hac* haw a,n opportunity 0f submitting to Mr Ward, the solicitor oa the other side, the amendments suggested, and had been authorised by him to state that, having considered such amendment, as well several points of law which he (Mr L'oyd) had_ raised, he (Mr Ward) was of opinion that they were fit and propor to be raised 10 the present case. Councillor Beavan moved an amendment that further action should ba taken, being seconded bv Councillor Thomas, for the following reasons 1. Was it a club ? 2. Whether, assuming, it was a club, the sale to Luscombe aud Kiehauls (non-members) was illegal. 3..Whet,her the placing ef the coin on the paper was not an exchange of money for beer, nnd therefore illegal. 4. Whether Dorgan's subscriptions of 2d did not make him part proprietor of the beer which was handed to Luscombe aud Kichards, and therefore made Dorgsn interested m its sale, 5. Question of law. On a vote being taken the amendment was lost and the original resolution carried.
SHEgEENING AT PONTYPRIDD.
SHEgEENING AT PONTYPRIDD. At the Pontypridd Polica-court oft Wednesday -before Mr Ignatius Williams (stipendiary), :V(r T. P. Jenkins, Mr Thomas Janes, Mr Ed. Edwards, Mr Evan John, and Mr David Llewellyn-a labourer named Charles Jones, who keeps a hut on too Llanwonno Mountain, was charged with having on Sunday, the 2nd inst. sold beer without a lioence.—P.S.jLlewellyn de- posed that, acting upon instructions of Superin- tendent Joues. lie, accompanied by P.C. Davieg, watched the hut kept by defendant on the day In question, and saw 15 men enter at different periods. Some of them afterwards left the house m an advanced state of drunkenness. The officers entered the hut, and found in the bedroom a 9-gal!on cask on tap. The defendant fesiri&d the offiosra searohing the hut* very violent.—Jones was fined £ 10, and for being found on the premises Evan George and William Jarv, WW* the former jBl aM OhetattMlBt. —eha^pa of ghfib&nla? Witt priBferMMi against Wm. Cross, labourer, who also kept a hut on Llanwonno Mountain.—P^S. Llewellyn again gave evidence, and John Gregory, who was found in the house, testified that he had bought beer in the hut and bad paid for it.—Cross, who was for a similar offence in April last, was now mnlofced in a penalty of £10; while Thomas Smardon, who was foundiu the but.vas fined 16a.
WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD
WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD Generous Donation by Judge Gwitym Williams. His Honour Judge Gwi'ym Williams, Who is the chairman of the general committed of the Pontypridd National Eisteddfod, has just contr- ibuted the munificent sum of £OO towards the funds at that institution, in addlonto becoming a guarantor for a like amount in the event 6f Itbere being a deficit. The committee are making strenuous efforts to increase the subscription list during the three weeks now intervening before the national festivalls held, and intending sub- scribers are being appealed to to communicate as soon as possibl(l) with the treasurer, Mr W. Merchant, manager of the Metropolitan Bank of England, Pontypridd.
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Mr Satow, who Was recently appointed by the Queen to succeed Sir Charles Euan-Smith as British Minister at Morocco, has arrived in Lon- don from Monte Video, where he has been British Minister, and was engaged soma time at the Foreign Office. He will relieve Sir West Ridge- way. who is temporarily filling the post. •'TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING."—nidGwdo, 3d X bacconiats' Oufitting Co London
1A BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIRACLE,…
1A BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIRACLE, I A Gallant Struggle wilh Death. In and around the borough of Brackley a. tale Of the wonderful deliverance of a Turweston man from most agonising sufferings is being freely talked about. A local reporter recently went down to investigate the matter. • ft proves to, be of an extraordinary nature, and furnishes another strong substantiation of \yhart has been already widely claimed with respect to similar miraculous occurrences in other perts tif the country. This particular account concerns Mr Daniel Faulkner, of Turweston, a village about a mile from Brackley, and on the borders of Northamp- tonshire and Bucks. On the road to the pretty little village the local postman began talking to the reporter about Mr Faulkner. "Oh," said he he's been as nigh death as anyone, I dare bet. When I am on my daily tramp I often meet him taking his walks. Anyone can see he is getting better. You can see his cottage now,sir-thatwith, a little garden afore the door." It was a typical country cottage, as neat inside as it was out. The wife ef Daniel came to the door in answer to the knock, and about a minute after Daniel Faulkner came in from the back garden, where he bad been trimming his plants. He looked about 40 years of ajre, and still bore traces of the horrible sufferings he had endured. In an intelligent, straightforward way he related his experienoe, and his terrible struggle with death. About the year 1881 he went to work as a lamp- lighter on the line at Balsall, near Birmingham, a work which had to be done under the most trying oircumstances and in all sorts of weather. This generated the seed of rheumatism in him. His work, which he was obliged to keep at to keep his wife and three young children from starvation, aggravated the disease, and he became a victim to locomotor ataxy in ite most acute form. Pams darted through his bodylike a knife, and gradually the strength of his legs and arms faded away. His legs wero "cold and dead-rtke" at times; be could not, feel the warmth and he believed that if any- one bad plunged a knife itito his foot be would not have felt it. Still he occasionally tried to do a bit of work, but at last he was obliged to give it up altogether, and two years ago he returned to Turweston. his native place, to see if a change of air would do any good. But ha grew worse after he bad been home a month, and his club obtained an in-patient letter forhitn to go to the Radcliffe Infirmary at Oxford. He remained there three weeks, and though he felt a little better whilst he was there, the doctors said there was no hope for him. Being discharged as incurable, he went home, as he thought, to die, and as everybody else thought who knew him. AU his old pains returned with redoubled inteR- sity: He could not walk go any- where without the aid of etioks, and. he said that M be sat by the fireside day after day, unable to move, he felt conscious that his end was hear. His head, too, was affeçted-be could think of nothing—and he conldÏld lift either of his arms, whilst both his legs were altogether powerless* For months and mouths he was m that condition, and during that time he spent pounds and pounds trying patent medi-. ctnes, but they had ndrlêAial effect. Even his Club dcctor had giveh up visiting ttim, and aU the neighbours used tQ begin inquiring of each Other whether he was 'still alive. Then, like a gleam of sunshine, comes the story of his gradual and wonderful change and the means which effected tt. Nearly all his relatives were familiar with the name of the complaint to which poor Daniel was a victim, a&d one of them kept read- ing week after week of the miraculous recoveries of similar casesbeig brought about all over the country by the use Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. A box was sent for. When ho began taking tho piHs he was at his very worst, but from that very day he noticed a slight change in his hands, which bad been hitherto so dead to all feeling for months and month". They were a little sticky at first, and then his right hand gained so much strength that he was able to sit down and write a letter—a thing he bad not done for months. Naturally he became convinced that in a fair trial of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People lay his only hope of salvation from tha Jaws of death. The signs of improvement increased day by day as he Continued to take them. The flesh of his legs and arms began to return, the feeling of numbness began to go away be cast aside his sticks, and began to take short Walks about his garden and house. One fine day ho started out to walk to Brackley, a distance one way of a mile and a half. The villagers stared at him, he said, "as if he Was one risen from the grave," and he was questioned WRfcinuallj what had wrought such a, wonderful change in him. Now he thinks little of walking to Brackley and back, and his arms have now recovered their function, so that he is ones more able to use them. "lam taking my last box of pills now," he said. I am not quite well yet. Occasionally I have a recurrence of my old symptoms, but in a very mild form to what they used to be; but any way, I feel a different man altogether to what I was." I am sure he is, too, added his wife, who sat by the fireside, busily bnttting. He was so bad once that he wanted to write to his brother a. long way off to tell him he was dying rapidly. Day after day he used to sit at the side of the fire, taking no notice of anybody or anything. His eyes were glassy and staring, and oh he did suffer. It affected his head so much that he used to say wild things, and to act as if his mind was completely turned. No one knows the anxiety I have had to bear." Mr Faulkner then pUt on his DAb:, 88d accompanied hi^.fisitor to the house of Mr Alfred Law, sen. He was a J!ot«tvW^y o^mjUfinf onflSiVibut his wife was iu, and'she also,' wWhout imitation, attributed Mr Faulkner's improvement to Dr. Williams' Pink Pi)J% Mr ,Je8" ^^laier, a highly- iviapectfd aii|a wellrkn6wn lnbabitent verified part of what has already been stated, and he said bow surprised he was to see his nephew walk into Brackley one day. Dapiel had always been a steady chap, he said, and he hoped Dr, Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People would make him welt enough to begin work, for he couldn't imagine how Daniel could make both ends cymt with only the club moiiey paid every waek Mr James Fox, the excellent Secretary of the Pros. perity Lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters, said Daniel FlutJkaur bad been a member of that Lodge since he was a boy. It had been two year he thought, since he went oh the club. He WM very bad, and was not expected to live then. The doctor had given him up as incurable* AH the above datails of this remarkable cure are attested to by persons who are of an unim- peachable character, and whose evidence corre- sponds in every particular. They could have no possible object in conspiring together to tell lie; about the subject. The general public are naturally a little olFaàtaboat accepting the state. mentsConoernlDglar medicines without a cettain degree of iallbwance, but whatever opinion may be entertained of other well-known medicines, we have ho hesitation in affirming that Dr. Williams' Ptok Pills for Pale People thoroughly deserve the world-wide fame which they at present enjoy. Dr. Williams Pink Pills-for Pale People con. tain in a. condensed form all the elements neces- sary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves, j. hey are an unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor ataxy, partial paralysis, St. Vitus dancre, sciatica, neu- ralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after effects of influenza, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions, and the tired feeling 1 resulting from. nervous prostration; all disease depending upon vitiated humours iu the blood such 'as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, &0. They are also a specific foiKtroubles peculiar to females such as suppressions, iwegularities, and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood and restore the glow of health tope and sallow cheeks. In the case of men thoy effect a radical cure in all cases arismg trom iwental worry, overwork, or excesses of whatever nature. These Pills are manufactured by the Dr, Williams' Medicine-G«Btpany, 0f 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, England (and of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, and* Schenectady, New York), and ar» sold only «fc boxes bearing the firm s trade mark and wrappe^^ 2s 9d a box, or six boxes for 13s < Iai»|»nje't free ^by post on application. Bear_9 intnd that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, are never sold in bulk, or by the doien or huifcyieo* ana any dealer who offers substitutes in fchisJorm is trying to defraud you, and should b» avoided. Dr. Williams' Piwk tf'Us may be bad of All chemists, or direct by (50lu Williams' Medicine Company from the above address. Tbe price at which fchfcse te sola makes course bf treatment comparatively inexpensive as com- pared with other remedies or medical treatment. —Northampton Reporter, July 10th, "I.. -t "i;-
A SUICIDE^ LETTER. (
A SUICIDE^ LETTER. An inquest was held at Sheffield oh the body of » young man, named Frank Howell, a collector for an insurance company, which was found in a clam in one of the suburb?. He had been missing for a week. The following letter was found in one of his.poekots "Judge not, (bat he judged." A man cannot judge aoptJjejv To Wwse anybody we must take into coHMaBratlon his tetftt'Sraiaent And hi .\101è eft- titonuwnt. SUM we i&o cI, Am I mad ? Or is it that I hove no conscience T I do not feel the slightest regret at leariiw thiS, ^Id. I do not regret there anotcer life? If ^i?r6 r i _iana satisfled that It wiil be'better' ths.6 sl *e<fl as easy as if X was going to rest hard day's work. Death has always had a^ftwciaation to me. I. can't resist it to-night. I inclination am thoroughly sick and tired- of «»is me. My j;fe has been one long diiappomti^Wv.^i jhould never have been content with my *n "fe. I was ambi- tious, and yet never possible chance of gratifying my aJinmiion. To au who would be liappr.. content." I suppose I shall na called msane. Why? Because majority of mankind aw a;rraid to meet death. Cowards die many times rvdftMh. A valiant man never tastes death out once. I long to solve the mysteries ef eternity, I sW",800B know what comes after death. In vain the Sage, ^th Tefrwoective eve, Would from the Apparent Wfaat, conclude the Why." Infer the motive from the oeea, Ktia say that what we chance was what we meant to ao. i nave been dream- ing all my life, and have Wflf yoke up to flntj a atern reality. I shallbe a°nje, but let those people think a little. Would they lake anything this world can otter rather ^han take a leap into eternity like I aiu doiugj; P^ong believer in fate. 'Xhis is my fate, and &<> not grumwe. HOWELL. The jury returned a *»rdiet that the deceased committed suicide whtst m'a ttate of temporary insanity.
SHOCKING FATALITY AT A ' LUNATIC…
SHOCKING FATALITY AT A LUNATIC ASYLUM. ¡.¿. A patient named JSUaa Ryan, 23 years of age, was burned to death in Matlbovougli Lunatic Asylum on Friday night. She WSLS sent to her tooio at the usual hour, iMidWasj visited ench hour by the attendant* At two o c.ock she was seen to. be i- flames, and, although assistance wludily fntnmbned, she succumbed- to her injuries BY A LADY JOURNALIST. A Pretty Summer Mantelet Is the subject of my first illustration, and a very easy one to make at home. There has been a good deal of change in mantles this year. The mantle pure and simple as we formerly under- stood it has passed away, or been transformed into the woollen travelling hooded cloak made of splendid thick stuff of a plain colour one side, and a large check-like horsecloth by way of lining on the other. These are especially designed for warmth, and therefore retain the old close wrap shape, which is not required for the lighter aud more elegant garments. The one I now give you is especially useful, because equally suitable to young and elderly married women. It can be made also in a variety of materials. For young people in cream or string coloured lace, and light-hued moire, satia, or silk, for older women iu black lace, jetted if preferred, with black velvet, moire, or satic. The front is composed of piece lace fulled en round the neck on to a foundation of stiff black net, This is edged with a frill of Uoe, and then the wide s&tiri bretelles are fastened on; pointing and narrowing to the waist. The full lace frilled cape-like sleeves oome under them. Now it is quite a matter of taste as to how the back should be out gnd arranged, as it may be done in two ways, ahd be equally fashionable. The bretelles may be cut round like a cape behind, or they may repeat the shape they are in front by terminating in a point at the waist, where tbey are kept by a narrower satin ribbon, but where also they tie in a loose bow with wide lace-fringed ends. In the latter case the sleeves would be in reality shoulder capes, their sides not sewn to- gether, like the tube of a sleeve, but to each side of the V shaped net foundation. Should anyone require the pattern of this pretty mantlet it would bo necessary for them to state whioh back they would require. A Novel Cane Chair Is always welcome, for we have become pretty well accustomed to those generally in vogue. This. French design (whioh any caue-worker would easily copy) struck me as new and tasteful, especiaJJy.t)¡eJ.aiDi way -in- which a palm-leal screen, or fan, is introduced into the back, which might also be accomplished with one of the wooden fans which are so often prettily pamted and bung up as a wall ornament. Tbe rest of this may be made in bamboo and wood, for the framework of the seat is in wood, the seat itself in cane plaited. Little circles of cane; softened by boiling water till quite lissome, and twisted into circles, fill np the spaces between the thinner lines of the framework, and" make ? pretty finish. Such a chair is fit for a, drawing- room, boudoir, or garden; indeed, for almost any purpose it may be utilised. Summer Rules for Childen" are quite as important as winter ones, and no careful mother will forget them. First, let big and little children be clothed appropriately to the season. Let their clothes be such as will easily wash, and receive no permanent damage from hard wear and rough treatment. Brown holland or dark blue linen suita for, boys and girls are the. beat for country and amide, and where their chief delight is in the sand, or garden digging with the addition of water to Make muddy puddings with, large over-all aprons are real blessings. Do not allow children to get over-heated by violent exercise in hot weather, nor let them stand or run about for more than a few minutes » a burning son, I am well aware that to quite healthy juveniles, it is altogether .unnatural to be quiet, no matter what the temperature may be, therefore it is necessary to meet tke difficulty by not allowing the restlessness to be more damaging than can be helped. Never let childien (noir, indeed any grown-up person) driuk cold liquids when very hot, except in small sips, unless they eat a proportionate bulk.of food with the fluid. As to fruit, I entirely agree with Dean Hole, who so wisely says, I should be inclined to deal with little children as confectioners and grocers are said to deal with their newly-entered apprentices, and to give them a free range. I should simul- tan £ £ usly forwarn thpm, tfrlU: 'Les gent)emep,-tou are now at liberty to make yourselves as ill as you please, :Tiie-s,e sour- apples and unripe plums are absolutely at your dispoml, Your meal will be followed by a VstiHety of sicfies and pains, for which you wift, have to swallow some of the nastiest medicines known. These nurse shall bring you in a large teacup. If you prefer to wait until dessert-tune you can have sottie nice ripe fruit with papa and mamma, and a glass of cowslip wine instead of black dose; but pray please yourselves. Gaad morning. Yes, I do believe, and always have done, in appealing to little people's good sense, and earnestly counsel all mothers to show them and teach them the difference between the good ripe fruit and the danger of the bad. The best and most whole- some time to eat fruit, whether fresh or cooked, is before one o'clock in the day; particularly for little people, and a certain quantity should be a daily allowanoe, and never have Its attractiveness enhanced by throwing round it the glamour of the word forbidden," unless the child's health makes it absolutely necessary t. forego it. Speak- of Dean Hole reminds me of Roses, On which he is so great an authority, and I only wish I could infect every one of my kind readers with the intense love I have for the queenly flower. and with which he does so much to inspire people. And here I trust I may take the pppor- tunity as the least of humble amateur rosarians of thanking so charming a writer for his delightful books on the subject, and expressing my hope as iaaMdeett though unknown admirer, than his very useful works may be the means of i producing encil- lovely blossoms in thousands of teaidiw* all over th« kinardom. This is month to. bud, and for a good result I commend those who are fortunate to jwssess a Mareehal Niel to bud it on to A Gloire de Dtjaft," and the result is most satisfactory. The terrible drought that has ao grievously—1 fear it will be proved in the futfire to be—disastrously affected our country, has given us great trouble with mildew on our roses, and ia the earlier part of the year with blight. To those who can spare water, soapy or otherwise, I cannot too strongly recommend an every evening syringing. The roses really seem to thank you for it, the difference is so remarkable between tbe look of those that are done and those left untouched. Tbey have quite an expression in their glorious blossoms and lovely leaves. Those that are thus tended seem to blossom more frequently and freely, and who, may I ask, should be more alive to their beauties and worth th&n a BUSY BEE. Rules for Correspondence. 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Complete costume, to given measures.. 4/- 1/6 Bodice 1. 2i- Skirt 2/ 0/9 Short Mantle Long Mantle 4/. 1/4 Jacket 2/6. 1/- Child's complete costifme „ 2/- 1/- Apron „ „ It- QT6 Each application must have postal wrdet- and stamps for postage enclosed. Ladies are re- quested to cut out and enclose the picture of the garment required, and the pattern will be forwarded in about a week's time. Answers to Correspondents. EMMA.—Of course the application of any oil or grease to the hair will tend to darken it tem- porarily. Your writing would hate more character in it if you wfQta more uprightly. At present it runs away, and is rather weak. You seem to forget that the t's want crossing. The capitals also are very poor performances. J. S. T.-Write to Liberty and Co., Regent- street, London, W. They will probably supply you with a book of the kind you require, or tell you where to ge$one. NORA,—Insufficient sleep and anxiety will cer- tainly lower the liealtli and cause the unhealthi- ness and fiabbiness of the skin. Rest and a tonic will set it aU right again. MAYFLOWKB.—If he smokes, give him a nice cigar case, or cigarette case, or a silver vesta box. A fitted travelling bag is useful. Your Writing is certainly very indifferent. X. X.-Thauk you for sending mo the little book. I am sorry you cannot give a better account of the discs. Replies. By PosT.- Miss M. P., Melrose Mrs A. W., Llanorda T. B., Cambois Mr. B., Manga lore, India K. P., Llanrian. ABOVE.—Emma, Preston; W. D. Loauhead T. C. B.. Edinburgh; Nora, Prearonkirk; J. S. Y. T., Arran.
WELSH LADIES' OHOIR,
WELSH LADIES' OHOIR, Appeal fer Funds. The secretary of the Welsh Ladies'Choir (Mr Qodwin Edwards) has sent us the following copy da circular that he has issued, by advice of the committee, soliciting subscriptions to defray the expenses of the choir oa the occasion of their forthcoming visit to Chicago. The circular, which has the following inscription, Mor o gall yw Cymru i gyd," after giving the names of the various officers and committee, proceeds :— Bute House, Neville-street, Cardiff, July. 1893. Visit of the Welsh Ladies' Choir to Chicago to compete at the grand International Eisteddfod of the World's Fair. Dear Sir,—I am requested by the committee elected at » public meeting for tbe purpose of organising a Welsh ladies' choir to visit -Chisago and compete in the ladies' choral competition at the grand International Eisteddfod held in con- nection with the World's Fair, to solicit your kind interest in the movement and contribution towards its expenses. It is anticipated that 21,000 will be necessary to defray the bare cost entailed in the visit of a representatiichoir of Welsh ladies. A very general feeling prevails that Walesi should ,Jbe represented in this way at Chicago, and upon inviattion being reoeived from the committee gf the World's Fair, it was felt that it would be in accordance with Welsh patriotic fe«liag(btowcfnwly accept it. The choir has already been formed on a broad basis, mem- bership having been thrown open to candidates from the whole of the Principality, and Mr D. Etnlyn Evans, who was appointed to examine the applicants, rel-torta the constitution of a very capable and highly ereditable choir. The committee has in view several methods of raising the necessary funds, but upon none does it rely so much as upon the generosity of those to whom it is appealing by this circular, Dr. Edwards has kirkdly consented to act as treasurer, and tho committee would feel deeply gratified if you would contribute through him to the funds of the choir. J. GODWIN EDWARDS, Secretary. As the time is so short we are requested to ask that an early reply be sent4 as it is most impor- tant that the committee should know as soon as possible what arrangements to make with regard to the trip. As at present arranged it is intended that the choir should leave England about the third week in August, and as the boats are likely to be full at this time, it is most essential that berths should be secured as early as possible, and this, of course, cannot be done unless the amoiat required has been promised. In order to get funds from other sources it is intended to hold a garden party in the Sophia Gardens in a fort- I night's time, and concerns are beinsr arranged for at Merthyr, Newport, Pontypridd, Pontypool Blaenavon, Blackwood, and also at Canton and Grangetown, finishing up with a grand evening concert at the Park-hall.
OOMPLINIENTARY, BANQUET AT…
OOMPLINIENTARY, BANQUET AT CARDIFF. On Taesday evening a complimentary banquet given at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, m honour of Mr M. Roberts-Jones, barrister-at-law and coroner for South Monmouthshire, who has recently taken up his residence in Cardiff, the banquet being, in fact, a kind of friendly recep- tion given to Mr Jones by his many friends. Mr D. W, James, of the United National Collieries, presided.-Itev. Principal Edwards, of Ponty. g>ol, responding to the toast of Ministers of all enominations," proposed by Mr D. Beynon, paid a warm tribute to Mr Roberts-Jones, who, he said, had gained their admiration, respect, and love. He was very glad Mr Jones had taken the step of coming to the Metropolis of Wales, and trusted that his influence would grow and make its power felt..(Applause.)- Mr Xiles (National Collieries) proposed The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces."—Lieutenant Phillips responded. -M-r D. Bowen proposed the "Legal Profession," and, referring to the guest of the evening, said there was no more warm- hearted Welshman in South Wales.-Mr Hugh Jones and Mr Llewellyn Phillips reslx)nded. The Chairman then in felicitous terms proposed "Our Guest," whose qualities of mind and heart he highly extolled.—Mr Robert Jones, in reply. said he had great pleasure in becoming » citizen of the Metropolis of Wales, though at the same time he should always treasure his associations with the Monmouthshire valleys. He thanked them very sinoereiy for the compliment they bad paid him. (Applause.)—Mr Jenkins proposed Tha Town and Trade and Corporation of Car- dtff," which was responded to by Councillor E. Thomas aud Councillor Morgan Morgan.—Other toastg followed.-It should be stated that the arrangements for the banquet were ably oarried out by Mr Evan Owen. UN- jg
,A CRtCKETER'8 SUICIDE,
A CRtCKETER'8 SUICIDE, An inquest washeld at Marylebone. on Tuesday, oatlio HODJP oi Wio. Hy. ScottAft (37), profession^ cricketer, who committed suicide at his lodging 'John's-wood. John Scotton, Nottingham, publican, a brother, said the deceased came fso London last April. He always appeared a man. Ellen Lansdowne, the landlady, saiq Mr Scotton seemed strange in his manner last week, and was evidently depressed about something. On Sunday morning sho took his breakfast to his room, and found him lying dead 11) a pool of blood with a razor grasped in his right band. A follow lodger to delusions on Scotton's part, ?ntt j 901!#* Hearne, cricketer, stated that the fact ot being left out of the Notts team for two years appeared to have affected the deceased's mmd and caused him to forsake his former babits or strict temperance. After bearing medical the jury found that Scotton oommitted suicide by severing his jugular vein with a razor,
OVER-WINDING AT LLANBRADACH…
OVER-WINDING AT LLAN- BRADACH COLLIERY. Between six and seven a.m. on Wednesday a ff™5"8 accident occurred to the winding engine Koby, No. 2 Pit, through the over- winding of the water tank into the P»k framing sheaves, caused through the indicator getting out of working order. The engine drum gave way, and tho machinery was scattered m ail directions, the rope and tank going down the pit. It happened that the sinkers were on the pit bank at the time. and not a single If'^i was hurt. This pit is down to the depth t yards, and will require sinking operations for another six months before the lower seam coal measures will be reached. The engineman stuck well to his post. Sinking operations will not be resumed for a few days, The damage is estimated nk about £ 400. i nk about £400,
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Wedding Beits.
By Maggie Symington. Wedding Beits. Mv ears have not yet lost the sound of them, and I expect they are ringing in your ears, too, as I take up my pen to speak to you. I feel that we ought to congratulate ourselves all round—the Royal Family, the Nation, and the Children of the Nation, for they were well to the fore on the occasion for which the bells rang—as well as the Heir to the Throne, and his bride, bonnie Prin- cess May. What a day of sunshine, of flowers, and joy it was which saw these two young people join hands to walk together for the remainder of life's journey Living near to Sandringbam fis I do, of course I went to help welcome home the bride and bridegroom. And the Brown Mouse went, too. The Bit: Bookof. the Order was shut up for that day, aud the industrious little mouse who enters all your names so deftly for me had holiday with the rest. And the chifdren, bless them What a time they had on that happy day. Everywhere brought forward, from the Duke of York's own school children, down to the littJe maids and men of the Sivndringhain villages.. I saw the latter entering heart and soul into all the amusements provided for them, dancing, racing, swinging, while mlute played, and the long lines of flags hung from the Venetian masts fluttered in the breeze. Abd what a. thrilling moment It was, when the special train had deposited its precious burden, and up the hill, under triumphal arches, preceded by galloping Hussars, amidst clouds of dust and loyalty, came the low open carriage containing our gallant sailor prince and his pretty young bl'ide! Whatever we older people may dcii the children will never forget it, I am sure. My Fairy Foik." No little people have named them to me; per. haps their time and thoughts have all been too much taken up with the fun and rejoicing attend- ant upon the iloval wedding. -1 know that many damsels and thimblemaids were very careful to provide themselves with new ribbons to wear in honour of the event, for the contents of myTibbon box were considerably lessened during the week preceding it. But this has nothing to do with the fairy folk. The other evening, the windows of my study standing open, Mr Wind came softly in, and a curious thing happened. My maid had only just set a lighted lamp on my study table, when one of these foiry folk took instant advantage of it. Three minutes afterwards, when I went to my desk, I saw a silvery gleaming line stretched from t.Jt powl of the lamp to the top of a quill pen standing up- right in a pot nearly a yard distant, and a little creature dancing merrily along it. Mr Wind and one of my fairy folk had made a bridge in that second of time. His partner on this occasion was one of the tiniest of the fairy people, known ordinarily as a money-spinner. Ah, my secret is out You know the fairy folk now, and you call them spiders. The House Rat's Cousin. A cousin to be proud of, too so skilful, so ingenious, so indefatigable is he. To speak scientifically we should call this cousin the largest of all the rodents," and the name he would put on his visiting card, if he had one, would be Mr Beaver. The beaver-family is noted for its cleverness in building, and some think it is to help it in this art that each in- dividual has been gifted with a 'curious wide, flat tail, shaped like a trowel but as the animal sits erect upon bis hind legs when eating, it seems far more jike.).y4h the tail was designed to be a fe'u^port' to the body. A gentleman who dug into a beaver's home once thus describes it: "The roof was an almost inextricable mass of sticks lying in all directions with earth packed solidly around them. I had to break out stick after stIck. through more than a foot of the firm compact roof, before the inside Was reached. What a reeking, soggy bole the sun lighted up It was circular in form, and three feet across the floor, which was slightly hollow in the middle. The walls rose six inches. Sticks about an inch thick were laid around in building, one on top of another, like interlocked fingers. Though not woven in the sense of being bent around, nevertheless the surprising smoothness of the wall, together with the even manner in which the aticks had boon arranged, suggested the inside of a basket. Spaces between the sticks were filled in with black mud, and whenever the end of a stick had protruded, it had been gnawed off even with the wall. Then the sides were rapidly drawn inward. and ended in a low domed roof about two feet high. At one side of the room, which was only a few inches above water, a passage-way led downwards and outwards, being the only entrance. Mr Beaver had been sitting in the middle of his room, eating the pulpy lily stems, but ran away when he heard us coming." Mary's Little Lamb You all know the poem with that beginning. One of my Damsels has sent me a copy of the first verse in many languages, which she aays she copied from a magazine on behalf of the R.T., thinking they would amuse members:— ENGLISH: "Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go. FRENCH: H La petite Marie had le jeune muttong, Zae vool was blanchee as zee snow; And everywhere la beUe Marie went t Le jeune muttong vas sure to go. CHINESE: "Wun gal name Moll had larnbee, Fleece all same whitee snow; • Every place Moll gal walkee L Ba-bo boppee long too. DUTCH: Dat Mary hafgot ein leddle sohaf, Mit hair shust like some vool; And all her place d at gal did went Dat echaf go like en fool. IRISH Begorra, Mary bad a little shape, And the wool was white com- plately And whanever Mary would stir her stumps That young -Aape'd follow her sedatelv. What will you think of these funny translations, I wonder Anecdotes by Members. A B-NARE FIGHT: Grandpa took my sister and me to the place where it occurred so that we might find out all particulars as I wished to tell them to you. A Mrs White went into her garden a few weeks ago, and saw her cat figbting with a snake, which was about a yard in length. She called out, and her husband came into the garden and killed the snake by setting his foot on its head it it, however, very probable that pussy would have finished it 6tf herself if she had not been saved the trouble. We have seen Winnie, that is the cat's name, but though she did not fear the snake, she was shy of us. The snake was not a poisouous one.—Fanny Ellis, D.C. A RARE PLANT In our cemetery we have a rare and interesting plant—that of an aloe-in splendid bloom, It is smpbeed t"r. is.llotors only onoe in a century. The flower is rft a magnificent character, and has been much admired. It is about 2ft. 6in. in height, and 1ft. in diameter. Th$flowers are, in 6%fte, )ifc« an inverted cup, and of a cream colour ana waxy Character.-Atice E. Saunders, Damsel Mdi THE PRINCESS OF HAWAII: Perhaps this extract will interest R. T. members, "The Princess of Hawaii is at present residing at the large Shoemaking village of Burton-Latinier, in Nortlis., occupying with an elderly lady com- IMttiion a pretty house—half-cottage, halt-villa, The house is m a small garden, and is very pleasantly situated. The young lady is esteemed by the few Burton people with whom she has become acquaintej. "-Florence H. Lay. Literary Tournament: Joust No. 3 Prize Award. A good many young people have made the at. tempt to answer most of the search questions from memory in this Joust, and the result has bftu-Welf, rather funny in some cases. For instance, I have been told that Lord Salisbury was called the Father of his country," and feel sure this would be news to him as well as to me; that Columbus steered his ship with anbour- fflasp (I should like to know how), that Jupiter and Venus are our nearest planets, etc., eta But the beet of all is the reason one little woman gives for the name of the horse-ohestnut, that Ales Sanders found a leaf with a mark of a horse's fout on it, and that is how it came to be cald hors chesnot." That happy thought is Damsel Cathie Robertson's. Dear little woman I I should have liked to see her when she hit upon the bright idea. of writing the answers she rcmelUbred" in red ink Tho above answer was expressed in red ink, of course! Her paper is very good; she is quite the bravest little maid at the Round Table. Paizic Winners.—Amongst competitors over twelve years, Ernest Wiles, aged 14. Amongst competitors under twelve, Given ButterUeld aged 11. MEDALLISTS. Holland, Julia Davies Florence WoOdford, Frank RadclifTe, Fred, c! Labrum, Edith Reyner, Alice Moseley, Edith and Marian Adc jck. HIGHLY COAIMENmm: Winifred Wood, S. Edith kiroy, Ivor Thomas, Cathie Robertson. I%Itirifil Atkinson, Elizabeth A. Hadlev. Alice 11:. Naunders, Harold Reyner, Robert N. Bland, and Laura E. Aicoek. OTHEB COMPETITORS, in order of merit: Willie bmith (a medal was sent to you, and, if it did not reach you, must have been lost in the post. Kindly mako inquiries, and wrise to me again.i Lilian A. Goulston, Florence Down, Albert La^m Annie_Carling, Margaret Bayes. Marion Oh Jt £ IT' Nightingale, Ada SpenOer, CL^ TSr i ;-r tU*"rt' Labrum, Olara Neal, Margaret G. Kir by, Margaret E, Johnson, and Maud M. Haynes. Search Questions AnswAmtf "ti-v MIIO»»OlCrU, 1, Which letter of the alphabet is called tht children s own, and why ? Letter A, because other to prononnce ,fc easily than any 2. What is the object of Arbor Day? Arbot means tree, and it is a day set apart for planting trees. May 1st is Arbor Day at the Round Table. A Mention some creatures who can reproduce parts of their body that have been torn or cut off. A newt can reproduce its tail, a crab its claws, and a starfish its fingers. 4. What bird can run as fast as a railway train whee it is going at full speed ? Au ostrich. 5. What great mau was called the "Father of his country?" George Washington. 6. What flower is !ooked upon as the symbol of sileuce, and how did it get this character ? The ross Cupid gave one to Harpocrates, the god of silence. so the rose carne to mean silence, 7 a ^fhnihird •'? cal!ed the "Partridge of Ire. land i I he quail. 8. State, in as few words as possible. a few ot the dinferences between a whale and a lisli A fish breathes by gills, a whale by lungs; a fish has scale?, a whale hairs the young of a fish art hatched from eggs, a whale's young are born alive and nourished with milk; the heart of a fiskis two-chambered, that of a whale four. 9. From what port did Columbus sail when he went to discover a new world From Palos. ie Spain. 10. What instruments had he with him to beta him in 3teenng his course ? A compass, aud t rude instrument called an astrolabe. 11. Tell some of the qualities which help to roke up Love. Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, &c. 12. Which is our nearest neighbour amongst the p.anet3 ? Mars. 13. State the name of the bird that carries hes egtfs in her pocket. The Penguin. 14, How did the horse-chestnut tree probably get its name ? From the marks resembling a horse- snoe found on the bark. 15. Where did Columbus die, and where are his ashes at the present time ? At Valladoiid, in Spain. His as-hes are in a convent in Chicago. 16. Why os snow good to make pancakes .with J Because there is ammonia in it. 17. bird is supposed to have a stone inside its head winch is an antidote to poison 1 The adjutant, a kind of stork. T 1|8' jV1iy °J?gh^ evo,;y chiId in England, Wales, Ireland, Saotland, and all the world over to Join our Round Table ? Because, by striving to act up to its rules and principles, he or she cannot fail to improve him or herself. 19. State very briefly, what is the object of the Kouna lable Society. It was instituted with the objwt of helping children to be good, and to do i?ood. w 20r Name the boy who started a mission for barefooted children. Tello d'Aperv. f rlfi T • the 110,11111 is a Big Society of little folks in connection with the above column It has now 19,500 members. comnm. Co^rt«yW°rdS: Conscieutioasness, Kindness, Motto We must do the thing we ought be- fore the thing we may." Vows and Promises. Knights and Esquires must plodge themselves to strive to be brave, true, and honest to be courteous and obliging defenders of all weak children and dumb annuals, and helpers of those who need to refrain from bad language and to say a few kind words, or do a kind deed, everv day of their lives. J Damsels and Thimblemaids must try to be tru^ sweet, helpful, modest and gentle; to be good and to do good; never to listen to a wrone thing, or repeat one; to be kind to dumb animals- and to say a few kind words, or do a kind deed' every day of their lives., THE BIG BOOK OF THE ORDER lies always Opeb for the receptiou of the names of new member*. Every littlereader of the Col. is lovingly entreated to 30m the Order. A penny postage stamp should be enclosed in a letter of application, tor trans- mission of the beautiful blue and gold 'certifi. cate of membersmp. If six stamps be en- closed, then a Book of the Order, a copy of the Song of the Round Table (full music size. with tonic sol-fa in addition to the ordinary nota- tion), and illuminated Card of Vows will be sent with certificate. OLDER PEOPLE are particularly invited to join as Hon. Mems. Rules, &c., sent free OIl receipt of addressed halfpenny wrapper. Address all communications ta AUNT MAGGIE SYMINGTON, Hunstanton, Norfolk
NEW SAFETY LAMP FOR MINERS
NEW SAFETY LAMP FOR MINERS Mr Thomas Limb, Cross Vane, Pontyclown, has patented a safety lamp, which appears to possess a decided superiority over most of the safeties at present in the market. It fully meets all the requirements of the commissioners on accidents in mines, while at the same time it is elegant in form. and most simple in cow struction. It stands nine inches high, and itf area is two-thirds of the Clanny, and about one quarter that of the Thornbury. Hitherto the idea seems to have prevailed that increased illuminating power can only be obtained by in. creasing the size of the lamp, but Mr Limb's patent, which has been laboriously worked out on striotly scientific principles, proves this theory to be entirely erroneous. Compared with the Clanny or Thornbury its superiority it, most conspicuous. The two former throw a light from the perpendicular not less than 45°. In Ml Limb's lamp this is reduced to less than 10*. The: new lamp has been tested by eminent scientists ilt high velocities of air, varying from 70 to 110 feet per second at different angles, and proved most satisfactory under the various processes. Itti illuminating power is superior to the Thornbury* with this manifest and most necessary advantage, that whereas the Thornbury throws a shadow of over 10 feet in diameter in a roadway 6 feet hi., the lamp being held 1% feet from the floofc (carrying height), Mr Limb's lamp throws* shadow of less than 3 feet in the same direction* Of oourse the liability to explosion is minimised to a marked degree. It requires about a squiurc inch of gauze in its construction. We are iQor formed that the lamp will be in the market in b course of a few weeks.
EXTRAORDINARY FEAT IN- .GASTRONOMY.'.
EXTRAORDINARY FEAT IN- GASTRONOMY. A French contemporary publishes a ouriota incident in connection with the inmate of a certain lunatic asylum. We have often heard of remark. able gastronomic feats performed by the men* tally afflicted, such as the swallowing of spoonf and other articles of culinary use, but this is tbf story of the swallowing of a silver watch meauin ing 2in. in diameter. It appears that tbe perpe. trator of this unprecedented deed was a may suffering from hallucinations, and tempomrili confined in an asylum. Here his wife had eom< to pay him a visit of the allotted length of tim* and tie her visit approached its close the womao alluded to the fact, drawing out her watch t</ illustrate the same to her husband. Whereupon he Igwno greatly excited, and in his frenzy seiz^a the Watch which she was holding in be* hand and swallowed it before she Lad time tc check the action. Much alarm was felt as to tin result of this deviation in the usual tttnor&"y dtet, and the man was carefully attended to. The story concluded by adding thai at the expiration of 14 days the watch reappeared per nalwralem vuim, and without any harm aeam. ing to its consumer.—The Hospital.
GALLANTRY AT SEA.
GALLANTRY AT SEA. Tho Board of Trade have awarded a piece dI plate to Mr Albert J. Bruce, master, a binooulat glass and a silver medal for gallantry meavina life at sea; to Mr Charles Hunter, mate, 5 bronze medal for gallantry in saving life at seat and £ 2 each to Carl Halgren, Arnold Blom, Guisippe Ferraro, and Guisippe Grille, seamer, of the && Eglantinc-, of North Shields, in reoogt nition of their services in rescuing the shipt wrecked orew of the barquentine Chiglehin-st, 5 Swansea, which was abandoned in the Atlantic on tbe 27th February last. L
A JEWELLER'S DIVORCE SUIT,
A JEWELLER'S DIVORCE SUIT, In the Divorce Court. London, on Tuesday, Dd. Falk, jeweller, Newcastle-on-Tyne, obtained o decree nisi against his wife on the ground of adultery with her cousin, Joseph Woolf, < bookmaker. Several witnesses demised to re- spondent and co-respondent being often together- apparently on affectionote terms, and it appeared Mrs Falk had left petitioner altogether and lived with co-respondent. Damages to the amount 01 S500 were given against the co-respondent.
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