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Jjusmtes aiiiiitssss PHIL PHILLIPS,- JEWELLER, Ac, 24, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF. TO BE GIVEN AWAY, TWENTY-FIVE (25) NICKEL-PLATED TIMEPIECES, WITH MESSES. JOTHAM AND SON ADVERTISEMENT ON EACH W Ji CLOCK. 19 The HOLDER of any of the COPIES fflf 1l « 5/\ of the EYENING EXPBESS for WEDNES- -==3; DAY, January 3, bearing- the following f/f ly numbers will, on production of the Complete ill Q Paper (within Three Days from To-day) atPHlL il o W' 4 JcSS PHILLIP'S PLATE DEPOSITORY, 24, ST WAO ty&mw -•?**>* MARY-STREET, CAEDIFF, he PRESENTED 0 £ §) -with one of those handsome TIMEPIECES in Exchange for the Paper. -WA.RBA.NTED FOR ONE TEAR. 233,083 237,103 238,044 239,120 241, 50:! '>33120 237,211 238,111 239,3«0 241,8;70 234330 237.321 238,228 240,204 242,1»0 235.120 237,6o0 236,714 240.977 242,488 236.999 237,747 238.809 241,150 243,t>06 v R E E DMISSIONJ j-tL TO THE JJEADERS OF THE EXPRESS' FJTHEATRE JJOYAL, ARDIFF The Grand Christmas Pantomime "BLUE BEARD." -1' MR. EDWARD FLETCHER will PRESENT to the HOLDER of WEDNESDAY'S. EXPRESS which bears either of the following aumbers a DOUBLE TICKET, to admit two ta the PIT of the THEATRE ROYAL In FRIDAY. 233,499 238,990 223,920 239,466 234,509 241,318 235,420 241,707 237,477 242,010 238.480 242,350 238,481 242,632 The Evening Exp-rrts bearing either of the tfeove numbers cfvn be exchanged at the Pay Bex for a. Double Admission Ticket to the Pit ef the Theatre Royal, Cardiff. pBEE ADMISSION Jc A TO THE LHAMBRA, ARDIFF (GRAND THEATRE), FRIDAY EVENING. r The MANAGER will PRESENT to th. Holders of WEDNESDAY'S EVENING EXPRESS Bearing Either of the foslewing Numbers :— 233,607 239,084 234,064 229,628 234,681 241,404 235,500 241,787 237,568 242,101 238,532 242,404 238,606 342,688 A DOUBLE TICKET Admit Two ) for th Pit »f the ALHAMBRA an FRIDAY. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. JL Jt-COMPLETE SET ONE GUINEA SINGLE TOOTH 2s. 6tl. Five Tears' Warrant' Prize Medal. GOODMAN AND CO.. 10, DTJKE-STREET, ai«I 56. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. ARTIFICIAL TEETH PAINLESSLY FITTED 'by Atmospheric Suction, at one-third their usual charges. No Extraction* ascessary perfect aud per- manent life-like apjRarance: special SOFT PALATES for Tender Gums; perfect for Mastication and Speech. COUNTRY PATIENTS Supplied in One Visit, and Railway Fare allowed. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO REPAIRS, EXTRACTIONS, .STOPPING, &e. TESTIMONIALS. Dr. ANDREW WILSON (lata R.N.) says "lean recommend Mr. Goodman as a very skilful and humane Dentist. His reasonable charges should attract to him all classes." Mr. E. VYSE, of Plaistow, says;—" I am very well ■p'e sed with the attention I have received from you. 'be Artificial Teeth supplied have given me perfect as a previous Set I had from another entist. were by no meallfl comfortable. I am indebted a Dr. Andrew Wilson, editor of Health, for recom 3p.noing m" to your establishment." 'Consultations Free. jpecialitv in WHITE ENAMEL and GOLD FILL NGS, AMERICAN DENTISTRY, and PLATELESS PALATES. Before entering look for the Name- GOODMAN &CO., 10, DrKE-STftEET, and 56, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. Hours 10 to 8. Attendance EAST BARRY every TUESDAY. a Mrs. Boyes, 25, York-place; and PONTYPRIDP WEDNESDAYS, at Mrs. Pritchard, 25,Taff-street. NEW HIRE SYSTEM FOR PIANOFORTES fJlHOMPSON & gJHACKELL,J^ IMITED NEW TJIRE SYSTEM FOR AMERICAN ORGANS T HOMPSON & gHACKELL, IMITED NEW tJIRE SYSTEM. FOR HARMONIUMS npHOMPSON & QHACKELL.t IMITED QUEEN'S BUtLDINGrS, OAROIFF. .Also at SWANSEA, NEWPORT. MERTHYR, GLOUCESTER. PONTYPRIDD, AND PENARTH. jararest and Best Stock out of London to Select from All Instruments warranted and exchanged if not approved. It;RMS—From 10s. Monthly, on NKW HIRE SYSTEM NB.—N ew Catalogue with Photographs and full •tailed p,i,rwcaiaM"ssu!; rosr fuss on app Iication ■^1 VRSH AND ^JOMPANY. ADULTS' FUNERALS. ADULTS' FUNERALS. 1, with Lest Hearse and Cone1. ÜJl (lie most »)■ princq-le, with a i«iir of w811-101o,11 Flemish >■: to ertch. one-inch Elm polished Cotliu ) irered Fnmitnre, with elaborate name-plate »; fine satin trimmed robe, and self atten- £ 5 5 n i. m! Co.'s 2nd Class ditto ditto '1 4 O! jSi ,.l[ ('o.'s 3rn. with ij¡'J"'H'e<1carrjn![>! 3 3 (i: ftiurst: .ni'i Oo.'s 4tl», ditto ditto 2 10 C CHILDREN'S T'T'KMRAT, ) Iiicbidiiis-pair Flemish-bred Horses, modern Coach, .iP, ::il the latest improvements, Polished Coffin, Jii• <■ ■: v. ii!' tine flannel, and attendance :— V ■■e year £ 1 7 3 T M> years 1 8 0 1 -.ree years I 10 0 years 1. 12 0 "IV, ve years 114 0 0" e inciudiiig cofiiu covered 'i; or polished, lined with ¡".i. modern coach, and attendsir.ee:— Under six months 0 16 0 V;i ?er one year 0 18 0 t'nder two years 1> 0 0 Viidef tliree years 110 J't,r y- 1 i 0 i And so on in proportion. 1 Haiid.soijie Car, Carved or Plain Hearse, Mo:u-i(iu3 I .4 1. !»,• i ;■ 11, „ Ost rich Plumbs, i. Address—oiSC'.ST. ^VKY-STREET.CATiDIFF j 'ANUFACTLTiF.B. Horsforth, Oiters Jyj ()ivn Goods directfroin M j viz •— Series Fanoics, hnieres, Beiges. Melton. Mantle Oier.hs Patterns on application. I' Stive all mediate profits. Special ta I'i*e«>3 Meltons, u!i siiadess. at 4d 4 lkr yard. Address: MAN UFA CT UKEE, Ii 0IIS F 0 KT H II C2 Neae. LEEDS' JYU.. JG'ROWN'S 0OUGH ^OL'TLE DR. BROWWS 0OUGH jgOTTLE JQR. BROWN'S COUGH B OTTLE IS A COMPOUND OF HONEY, HOREHOUND. ANISEED, SQUILLS, IPECACUANHA, CHLOfiO DYNE, PAREGORIC, TOLU, And several other Healing Balsamic Ingredients These are recommended by the entire Medical Profes ion for the Care of Courtis, Colds, Bronchitis, Con sumption, Asthma, and all Diseases of the Chest LmiKS, Bronchial Tubes, &c. DOSE.—One teaspoonful every four honrs, and two teaspoonfuls at bed-time. A dose lna, he taken when- ever the cough is troublesome. Children under twelve years take half doses. This medicine must not be give. to children under SIX years. Experience teaches that JQR. JGROWN'S £ 10LTGH JGOTTLE JJS. |3E0WN'S QOUGH GOTTLE J^R, GROWN S 0'JUGH JGOTTLE Is the only reliable Cough Cure, and our friends should keep it handy. DE B BOWN'S ^OUGH ~GOTTLE Warms the Cbest. J^R, JGROWN S ^°UGH "|^OTTLE Cuts the Phlegm. J^JR. "gEOWN S 0OUGH jg OTTLE Promotes Expectorsition JJR. JGROWN'S ^NOUGH 'GOTTLE Clears the Head. "|"yi. JGROWN'S ^JOUGH I^OTTLE Is Successfully Prescribed for JJE. "GROWN'S ^JOUGH JGOTTLE Coughs and Colds, JJR. "GROWN'S ^JOUGH "GOTTLE Influenza, Coryza. and Catarrh, J~JE JGROWN'S ^JOUGH "GOTTLE Bronchitis, Asthma. and Consumption, and Irritable, Inflamed, or Disordered Condition of the Chest, Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. JYN. JGROWN'S ^JOL'GH GOTTLE Is a Good Thing jy JgROWN'S COUGH BOTTLE For a Bad Chest. JJR. ^gROWN'S ^SODGH "gOTTLE Manufactured Only By JESSE WILLIAMS AND CO., PARK HALL BUILDINGS, CARDIFF, Price One Shilling, or Post Free Fifteen Pence. DR. jgROWN'S COUGH (BOTTLE (JESSE WILLIAMS AND CO.'S), PRICE ONE SHILLING. Can be obtained of the following agents:- ABE RD ARE —Mr. W atkin Thomas, Chemist. ABERASAN—Mr. M.S. Jones, Chemist. ART-IRAVOS—Mr. Evans, Chemist. BLAENAvoN-Messrs. Davies and Co., The Stores. BLAENOAEVT—Mr. J. Davies, Post-officc. BRIPGETCD—Mr. W.Powell, Grocer. CARDIFF—Messrs. Jesse Williams & Co.. Park-hall buildings. Mr. F. "M/iltward, Chemist, Woodville-road. „ Mr. Clark, Chemist, Col-uru-street. Mr. Edwards, Chemist, Mackintosh-place. Hr. Furnivall, Chemist, SpW.j-rond. Messrs. Fletcher and Co., Borough Supply Stores. Pru3t, Chemist, Clifton-street. Messrs. Coleman and Co., Chemists, High-street. Messrs. Duck Son, Chemists, St. John- square. „ Mr. Yoratli, Cbeniist, Cowbridge-road. Mr. Thomas. Chemist, Penarth-road. DOWLAIS.—Mr. R. P. Rees, Chemist. L-LWYXYPIA.—Mr. Richards, Chemist. LLAJTELLY.—Messrs. Gwilym Evans and James, Chemists. MAEP.DY.—Mcssr Jones & Co., Grocers. MERTHYR TYDVIL.—Mr. T. Jenkins, Chemist. Mr. Jones, Chemist, Victoria- s(|are. MOUNTAIN ASH.—Mr..Tones', Chemist. NEATH.—Mr. ,T. Griffith Isaac, Chemist. NEWPORT—Messrs. J. Phillips and Son, Chemists, 92, Commercial-street. PENARTH—Mr. Proctor, Chemist. PONTYPOOL—Mr. Ford, Chemist. Mr. Roderick, Chemist. PONTYPRIDD-Mr. W. H. Key, Chemist. Mr. Davies, Chemist, Mill-street. Mr. Matthews, Chemist, Arcade- STROUD-Mr. S. J. Coley, Chemist. PottTH— Mr. T. Davieg, Chemist. 11 Mr. R. M. Evans, Chemist. SWANSEA-Messi-s. Davies Bros., Chemists, Oxford- street. Mr. J. Davies, Chemist, High-street. Mr. Thomas, Chemist, Castle-street. T.urll"s WELL —Mr. Evans, Post office. TONYPA:-mY-:l'd:r. T. Davies, Chemist. TREORKY—Mr. Prothero, Chemist. YNISHIR.—Mr. Evans, Chemist. 25862 So j^lndrews AND SON, I FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, | Every Requisite for Funerals of ad classes. OPEN CARS, HEARSES, BROUGHAMS, SHELLIBIERS, Belgian Horses, &c. CHIEF OFFICE 30 & 31, WORKING-STREET, CARDIFF (Opposite the Monument). Branches The Mevis, Castle-road, oath, and 'Bus OiBee, Glehe-street, Penarth. Telegraphic ttddress :— | 1^ "OMNIBUS," CARDIFF. | UNANIMOUSLY PRAISE IX GWILYM EVANS' QUININE gITTERS The Perfection of Medicinal Preparations. IT IS A PURELY VEGETABLE REMEDY, AN EFFECTIVE REMEDY, A SUCCESSFUL REMEDY, THE BEST REMEDY OF THE AGE. IT 13 PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIANS. RECOMMENDED BY ANALYSTS. APPROVED BY CHMISTS, DEMANDED BY PATIENTS, AND PRAISED BY ALL WHO HAVE TRIED IT. SWILYM EVAXS' BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' BITTERS. S|>eciailv Recommended for NERVOUSNESS. INDIGESTION, and WEAKNESS, Aad is a Kpecilic for J N F L U E N Z A Send for pamphlet of testimonial. CAUTION. Avoid imitations. Seethe name Gwilvm Evans" j ',11 I'liol, stamp, and 1JOUle. Take no other, Sold '0.7 dl Chemist. ill Is. 14d., 2s. 91., and 4s. 6d. botties, or ■•ost free for above prices direct from the Proprietors— QUININE BITTERS M A.NUFACTURING CO. (LttVL), LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES, American Depot Mr. R. D. WILLIAMS, Plymouth, Pa. [26184 SESSIONS AND SONS 3 IMPORTERS AND KANUFACTURZaS OF IIMBER. SLATES, CEMENT, BUILDING MATERIALS, L!HIMNEY PIECES, RANGES. GRATES, TC. SHOW RooMS: — PKV a RTij.ROAD. CARDIFF. [031^ i)u9íntøø In order to Attract Notice to the Sub- joined Advertisement, and with the Object of !1Ü,infl fhl! Public a Specimen (If the Products Sold at their Establishment, DAVID JONES AND Cr). (LIMITED) Will Give A SAMPLE Mb. øp THEIR CELEBRATED 1s. 8d, TEA. To any Person Producing at their Shov in Whtn-tstreet ( within THREE DAYS) A Copy of the. EVENING EXPRESS of WEDNESDAY, January 3, Bearina I one of the foiloivin$numbers, printed in col o ii red ink upon the front page:— t 233,301 238,303 233.400 238,901 233,720 239,200 233,809 241,080 i 234,407 241,241 I 235,301 241,600 ¡ 237.392 242.277 237,855 242,560 237,940 242,591 TJpHERE JS ]|3EST JJUTTEE AND T' T ? BEST BUTTER! DON'T FORGET THIS WHEN BUYING. "JJAYID JONES AND £ JO (LIMITED), WHO ENJOY AN UNIQUE REPUTATION AS BUTTER SALESMEN, ARE NOW SELLING THEIR VERY FINEST QUALITY WHICH MEANS THE BEST BUTTER THE WORLD PRODUCES? AT PER I.S. 2D, LB. Y!D JONES AND £ iO (LIMITED), WESTMINSTER STORES, WHARTOX-STREET, OiLi 011 F> i In Order to Attract Notice to the above Advertisement, and with the Object of givhif! the Public a Specimen of the Products Sold at their Establish- ment, DAVID JONES AND Cfj. (LIMITED) Will Give A SAMPLE \lb. •f THEIR CELEBRATED 1s, Sd. TEA. To any Person Producing at their Shop in Wharton-street (withiu T'HBEE DAYs) a Copy of the EVENING EXPRESS of WEDNESDAY, January 3, Bearing one, ot the following Numbers, printed 1.11 coloured inh upon the front pa,ge:— 233,301 238,303 233,400 238,901 233,720 239,200 233,809 241,080 234,407 241,241 235,301 241,600 237,392 242,277 237,855 242,560 237,940 242,591 i Business X STOP ONE MOMENT! X Oh, dear doctor, must my darling die?" There is very little hope, but TRY ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE REMEDIES OF THE AGE, rjlUDOR "^yiLLIAMS' J>ATENT £ "gALSAM OF HONEY. Thousands of Children have been Saved' from. an Untimely Death by the prompt use of Tudor Wil- liam' Balsam of Honey. No Moth ?r should neglect to keep this Infallible Remedy 111 the house ready for any emergency. Remember that it is wiser to check a slight Congh at the commencement than to allow it to develop into a lingering complaint. Ask distinctly ior Tudor Williams's Balsam of Honey, and see that you get the rig-ht article. Thousands of Children Cured from Whooping Cough and Bronchitis when all other Remedies fail. Persons suffering. from Difficulty of Breathing should give it a trial. J^ARGEST SALE OF ANY COUGH MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. 0VERWHELMING TESTIMONY ACCOMPANIES EVERY BOTTLE, JpROVING this to be the GREATEST j|/j^EDICINE EVER DISCOVERED. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS. CURES -^EXCEPTIONALLY BAD CASES. EXCEPTIONALLY BAD CASES. ii. EXCEPTIONALLY BAD CASES. READ ON FURTHER. I SPONTANEOUS TESTIMONY WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION. Sir,—My wife (Ie sires me to say that yc-ur Tudor Williams's Balsam of Honey hn" prove a most valu- able medicine in our larse family (eig-ht chil(œen) As soon as a cough or a cold. makes its appearance a dose of Tudor's Balsam is at oncc administered, and its treatment ill followed np until the cold disappears. Before using the Balsam in our family the children have boen prostrate with colds for sev¡:'1'R.I weeks, but now, by taking doses as directed, they seem to suffer very litt1c inconvenience. During the short time the I cold is upon them the action of the Balsam is marvel- lous, and the little ones take it readily and ask for more.—WALTER J. BRETT, G.M., Headmaster Severn Tunnel School. March 16th, 1892. Sold by all Chemists and Stores all over the World in Is. lid., 2O. 9d., and 4s. 6d. bottles. Sample bottles sent (post paid) for Is. 3d., 3s., and 5s. from th« Inventor— jQ rjlUDOR "ILLIAMS, MEDICAL HALL. ABERDARE. E3078 jg-EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES "94, Commeroial-road. Peckham, July 12, 1889. "Dear Sir,-I am a poor hand at expressing my feeiinps. ,mt I should liko to tUiiuk you. Your lozenges iia.re done wonders in relieving my terri1:>le cough. Since I had the operation of • Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike JÚm, thank Gorl. I ana still alive) performed Ilt St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one conlc1 possibly have had i more violent gh; it was so bad lI.t times that it quite exhausted me The mucus, which was very eotÙmH and hard, lin. been softened, a.nd I have becn nble to got rid of without difBculty.-I am. sir, yoin" -,rnl"J. HILL. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED. T'he above speaks for itself. From strict inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is understated. The operation was a 8]Jeoi.ally severe one. and was performe<1 by the specialist, Dr. H. T. Butlin, oÏ St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the use of theseLozen^es. So successful are they that one a.iforc1s immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is intense. WEIGHT IN GOLD. Under date Sept. 8, Mr. Hill writes:—" I should long since have been dead hut for your Lozenges— llicj aie icorlh their Kelfiht in yo!d. I will gladly see and tell anyone what P. splendid cough remedy they are." Keating's Lozenges are sold in tins. Is. ljd. each. The unrivalled remedy for COUGHS, HOARSENESS and THROAT TROUBLES. IG H E S T liON OURS JH. JLl I P T O N S JJELICIOUS nnEAS Have Gained THE HIGHEST AND ONLY AWARD IN THE BRITISH SECTION At the WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO. These famous Teas are to be had at all Lipton'a Branches and Agents. NOTE THE PRICES. RICH, PURE, AND FRAGRANT PER JS. AND 1 S. 4D. LB. THE FINEST TEA THE WORLD CAN PRODUCE AT PER J^S. I^D. LB: NO HIGHER PRICE. LIPTON, TEA AND COFFEE PLANTER, CEYLON. Ceylon Tea and Coffee Shipping Warehouses Jfaddema Mills, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. Ceylon 01fice: Upper Chatham Street, Colombo Indian Tea Shipping Warehouses and Export Stores Hare Street, Strand, Calcutta. Indian Offices Dalhousie Square, Calcutta. GENERAL OFFICES. BATH-STREET, CITY ROAD, LONDON, E.C. LOCAL BRANCHES :— CARDIFF. High-street and St. Mary-street. SWANSEA Arcade-buildinga, High-street. LLANELLY 9, Stepney-street. BRISTOL 22, Wine-street. NEWPORT 4, Commercial-street. MEETHYR Market Square Building*. Branches and Agencies throughout the World. BERRY AND £ JO.'S JD 0HRISTMAS TO A Z A A R NOW OPEN ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENT. TEN THOUSAND NOVELTIES FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD TO SELECT FROM. THE BEST DISPLA Y OUTSIDE LONDON CUSTOMERS WILL OBLIGE BY AN EAltLT INSPECTION, TO AVOID THE CRUSH LATER ON, AT 34 QUEEN. STREET, CARDIFF, THE WELL-KNOWN HOUSE-FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT. e2925 public Notices. ARDIFF INFIRMARY BALLS. fflThe ANNUAL BALL in Aid of the CABDIFF INFIRMARY will be held at the PARK-HALL on JANUARY 10th, 1894. Dancing Eight to Two. Lady's Ticket, 10s. 6d.; Gentleman's Ticket, 12s. 6d.; Double Ticket, £1 Is. The CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL in Aid of the CARDIFF INFIRMARY, at the Same Place, on JANUARY 11th, 1894. Dancing Six to Eleven. Tickets, for Children or Adults, 5s. each (Costume on Tickets) Family Tickets for Five £118. Balcony Tickets, 2s. 6d. May be had of Mr. Lewis, Duke-street; Members of the committee, and the Hon. Secretaries. 3V £ .T. fSROEW, Catliedral-road, i Hon 96M^jr. 6TK>- ^AS^aa-Chaxles-street, jf,Secs .s •■.

TELEPHONE National, 502 Post-office, 95. TELESKAMS "MaH, Cardiff."

NOTES. By U OBSERVER:" CARDIFF. THURSDAY M«RNINS. The payment of rates and taxes has always been a sore point with the populace. Two thousand years ago the masses were so disgusted, with the publican" (the tax collector that is) that they wouldn't even class him with the "sinner," but put him aside in a little section to himself. And so it has been ever since, and to-day the rate and tax collector—often a very worthy and a very honest man—is suspected" hated, and abused by the whole country side; and if, soon after his appointment, he happens to become stout and well-favoured as sometimes he does, there is a perfect howl of indignation from one end of his district to the other. The perennial grumbling of the Cardiff ratepayer will not be minimised by the dis- covery that out of a sum of £49,000 owing in the second half of 1895.E15,000, or more than a fourth, is still outstanding. This state of things is most unfair to the honest burgess, who is often tempted to exclain that the old proverb, Bis dot qui cito dat, applies forcibly in this department. Whoever or whatever is to blame it is the duty of the authorities to see that things are put on a new and improved basis without delay, and that the most strenuous efforts are made to secure the great bulk of the £1.3,000 which ought to be in the borough coffers, but is not. There is quite enough grumbling at local taxes without this £13,000 being foisted on the shoulders of lionest ratepayers again, as it must be if the dilatory and dishonest are not looked after sharply and summarily. We have had a lot of pictures in Cardiff of late, some of them by very distinguished artists. Place now for the productions of the Science and Art School. These are now on view at Dumfries-place, and the work of local pupils is reinforced by some of the best specimens from other art schools in the kingdom. I cordially commend the exhibit to the approving patronage of the public. The Cardiff Industrial Exhibition is sim- mering, and will very soon be brought to the boil. Site and building are being discussed The suggestion that it be located in or near the Sophia Gardens is an excellent one, and there is only one better that I can think of at the moment, viz., the north end of the Cardiff Arms Park, which is at once more open and more central, and, if anything, more sanitary. If the tram line is extended up Cathedral-road, however, the locating of the exhibition in the Sophia Gardens will be a permanent advantage to the very nume- rous residents in the locality. The committee have a very nice little problem before them in the selection of a building. There is the Bristol building, which has been tested, and has doubtless numerous advantages; and there is Messrs. Lvsaght's structure, which is at once elegant and built of iron, and so more substantial than the other and capable of being taken down and re-erected with very little com- parative loss through wear and tear. In connection with the exhibition the weiring of the Taff comts to the front again Were this carried out what an ornamental addition the river would be to the coming Cardiff show. Damming the river at Canton Bridge is suggested. A very good idea; but why not another dam at Wood-street. By this means the water might be kept at a safe height so far as the football field is con- cerned, and be a great improvement on the present muddy expanse when the tide is out. The authorities might do a deal worse than take the matter into their serious conside ration. Shunting has claimed another victim— this time at Neatli. The victim was the only son of a widowed mother, and her sole support; I hope this fact will be borne in mind by the rich and powerful Great Western Railway Company. The poor young fellow was attending to the damaged buffers of a truck, when without warning another truck was shunted up against the first it caught the youth, who died in agonies in a few ;,unutes. Adequate shunt- ing accommodation would have saved this young life, and for the public safety I could almost wish the victim had been a director instead. I said something in my column the other morning about the reading tastes of the people of Newport. A Newport paper has also been giving its views on the subject. It says:—" Newport possesses a large number of churches and chapels, yet theological works do not appear to be particularly popular, these with philosophical volumes coming after the above-mentioned class. Fiction is, judging from the statistics, far and away the most popular." Of course. Did anyone suppose Newportonians would prefer religious literature to novels, no matter how many churches and chapels they support ? Go to The bitter weather is with us again, and. it is a pity to see the poor cabmen in various parts of our town shivering in their vehicles or stamping about to keep themselves warm- We have one or two cabmen's shelters, but not enough and it is small comfort to the starving Jehu, say in St. Mary-street, that his colleague in Roath has a nice covering from wind and rain. Cabby has his faults, but it is cruelty not to provide him with a shelter in the neighbourhood o f his stand Another item for the discussion on tea drinking. I'm afraid the teetotalers won't get much comfort out of the latest American centenarian, Miss Eliza Work, who is still living at Henrietta, in the State of New York. The venerable lady has been inter- viewed by an American journalist, and she gives the following recipe for the attain- ment of old age :—" The reason I have lived so long," says Miss Work, "and kept always so well and hearty, is because I never drank tea and coffee, and, above all, never got married." The good lady evidently lives up to her name,. for she says she has done a big day's work very day for more than 90 years, and hopes to do a great many more. Miss Work's brother lived to be 101, and she is of opinion that he would have lived much longer if he had never married, People who marry and drink coffee and tea ought not to expect to live very long' Coffee, tea but not a word about strong drink. This is one for the hvdropots, who are largely tea: and coffee bibbers. But ■magna est Veritas, Sic. Mr. Stead's scheme of a daily paper on ae^-lines^ap faJJ|i» t^roug^. It- was.a bold. scheme. Steady in its every line and feature. It is to be regretted the thing hasn't caught on, for judging by the specimen number circulated (which is likely now to become a rarity the journal would have been one of extraordinary interest, that is if Mr. Stead applied himself to it steadily, and did not sky-rocket off in some other direc- tion after a few months' editorship. The public evidently thinks the country is amply supplied with papers at present, and with magazines too, as most undoubtedly it is. In view of the rumours regarding the safety of the Bank of England, the Pote whispers me that with his usual philan- thropy he is getting up a syndicate to buy up at a reduced figure bank-notes of persons desirous of parting with these bits of paper, which must soon be worth no more th'an their value as the ghosts of old linen. It is astonishing that in these days of selfishness noble souls are to be found large-hearted enough to make a proposal like the above, and doubtless the Poet and his friends will be overwhelmed with the influx of "ponies," monkeys," and smaller fry. By the way, I notice amongst Whitaker's slang terms for money this year the word rhins "-surely a misprint for rhino."

CONSERVATISM IN MONMOUTH Mr. Hume Williams Delivers an Address at Varteg. A meeting1 under the auspices of the North Monmouthshire Conservative Association was held at Vartej* Schoolroom on Tuesday evening-, when an address was delivered by Mr. W. E. Hume Williams, London, the adopted Conserva- tive and Unionist candidate for the division. Mr. J. Brace presided, being supported by Mr. Hume Williams, Mr. W. G. Dowden, J.P., Blacnavon Mr. Iltyd Gardner, Abergavenny and Major D. R. Jones, Varteg.-The Cha.ir- man having introduced the proceedings in an appropriate address. Mr. Hume Williams, who mec with a good reception, said he was exceed- ingly pleased to be present on that occasion. Reviewing the work of the session, he said the Government had devoted eight weary months to the discussion of the Home Rule Bill. which was passed in the House of Commons by a majority of 34 against the will of the English people, and which was defeated in the House of Lords. Rumours had been current that the masses would rise in revolt assuming that the Lords rejected the Bill, but so far from that being the case, the masses assembled in thousands outside the House of Lords, cheered the result to the echo, marched to the Embankment, where they mani- fested their jubilation by discharging fireworks, afterwards marching to Marlborough House, where they gave three cheers for the Prince of Wales, and thence to the residence of Lord Salisbury, where they cheered his lordship and the leaders of the Opposition. So far, there had been no sign of any agitation against the House of Lords. He (Mr. Hume Williams) was of opinion that, if the time spent in the dis- cussion of the Home Rule Bill had been devoted to an attempt to deal with the industrial problems which wero pressing for solution, it would have been of incalculable advantage to the country. The speaker critioised the Parish Councils Bill and the Employers' Liability Bill, expressing regret that the contracting-out clause had been elimi- nated from the latter, and concluded By express- ing the hope that immediate steps would be taken for putting the Navy in a proper state of efficiency.—Short addresses were also delivered by Mr. W. G. Dowden. Mr. Gardner, and Major Jones, and the usual votes of thanks terminated the proceedings.

SEVERN AND WYE RAILWAY. The Purchase by the Midland and Great Western. Although it is stated (says the Bristol Mercury) that the terms upon which the Severn and Wye Railway is to be purchased by the Midland and Great Western have been finally settled, and some local shareholders in the Severn and Wye are already rejoicing at the prospect of such a momentous change, we have authority for saying that the arrangement is by no means so advanced or so complete as seems to be generally supposed out of doors. As a matter of fact, certain negotiations have not been concluded, and, though there is at present no hitch of a serious character, matters have not yet proceeded far enough to enable the two great companies to seal the agreement. Whilst this does not mean that some difficulty at the last moment is likely to upset the contemplated sale of the Severn and Wye, at the same time the significant fact that the agreement is not scaled is one which too sanguine shareholders may do well to bear in mind. The price to be paid for the railway has been fixed at £ 477,300, for which sum the purchasing companies will acquire an undertaking upon which £951,349 capital has been expended.

A SERVANT'S FOLLY. She Attempts Suicide by Poison at the Mumbles. Our Mumbles correspondent telegraphs that if; has just transpired that a few days ago a young domestic servant in the employ of Mrs. Henson, ftt the Caswell Bay Hotel, the Mumbles, attempted to commit suicide by taking a mixture of Vanilla and prussic acid. Fortunately for the girl, medical assistance arrived in time to prevent fatal results. The cause of the attempt is reported to be disappointment in a love affair, her sweetheart, who is stated to be a soldier, having exhibited a marked falling off iu his affection.

A WARNING. On Tuesday an army order was issued by the War Office, stating that the attention of the Commander-in-Chief had been drawn to a com- munication from a firm offering to register soldiers for employment on discharge on pay- ment of a fee of 3s. 6d., and promising a fee of 6d. to any non,eommi8Rioned officer for each soldier whom he may induce to register. Com- manding officers should warn non-commissioned officers against having any dealings with persons who make such offers, and should impress upon all men quitting the colours that it will not be to their advantage to pay fees for the above purpose."

WELSH COAL CONTRACTS. > We are informed that the Powell Dnffryn Coal Company (Limited) have received the renewal of the Royal Mail order for 100.000 tons I of steam coal to be delivered over the year. Messrs. Elder, Dempster, and Co., of Liver- pool, have also bought a large quantity of Powell Dnffryn coal for shipment over the coming year. It will be rememb •- xl that it was inad- vertently stated that this order had been placed with the United National Colliery Company.

Trimty College, London. The examination in instrumental and vocal music in connection with the above college took place on December 16 last at the TowJl-hal1 (by kind permission of the mayor). The examiner was Mr. H. Walmsley Little, Mus.Doc. The following candidates were successful :-Senior Division Jessie Eva Davies, Edith M. Gait, Frances M. Tamplin, Agnes Copley, Agnes M. Thompson, and Annie Francis. Junior honours Ethel Maud Thomas. Junior pass: Cissy M. Bailey, Elizabeth England, Margaret C. King. Tom Rosser. Maud Beatrice Parry. Annie Rosser. Mildred E. Garrod Thomas, George E. Bilciiffo, Edith M. Shute, Charles Greeting, and William Williams Primary division Louise M. Daw, Lilian J. Harris,.Margaret E. Hunjphrfj j -ii

Local Trades Unionism. GROWTH OF THE MOVEMENT IN CARDIFF. History of the Amalgamated Labourers' | Union and the Consolidated I Bookbinders. Cardiff is responsible for the National Amal- gamated Labourers' Union, which seeks to embrace all kinds of unskilled labour. It was e.stabligherlin June, 1889, and sprang suddenly into being- just at the flood of trade unionism which resulted from the London Doek Strike. The vear 1890 stands out in official records by reason of the large number of new trade unions registered, these being the direct result of the enormous expansion of the principles of unionism which followed the advantage gained by labour in that memwahle contest. At the time that London witnessed the formation < f the Dockers" Union the National Amalgamated Labourers' Union saw the light at Cardiff, the idea of the promoters of the latter being, not only a trade organisation in the ordinary sense of the word, but the formation of a provident society for the relief of members when the weather." The following extract from the rules cowisely indicates the purpose of the unIOns: The objects and benefits of this union are intended, subject to the conditions of member- ship hereinafter appearing, to include all classes of labouring men, and they are prin- cipally as follows (1) To improve and protect the interests of all classes of labouring men. (2) To raise the funds for the maintenance of members during any trades' dispute. (3) To grant legal assistance to members, and to obtain compensation for injuries under the Em- ployers Liability Act. (4) To assist members when compelled to travel in search of work. (5) To pay a weekly allowance to members WIIMI mentally or bodily sick. (6) To insure certain sums of money on the lives of its members These benefits shall be secured to members ,,e by entrance fees, and weekly contributions, by fines for infraction of rules, and by levies, and interest on accumulated capital. In two or three months after its inception, the Cardiff membership of the union reached a thousand, and branches were soon formed in Newport, Swansea, Llanelly, and other South ales town, its ramifications being also ex- tended into England, under the able and active direction of the general secretary, Mr. Thomas Davies, of the Castle Arcade Chambers, Cardiff, whose portrait and biography are given with this article. The reports of the union show a very satisfactory state of thing- of which not the least is the very small percentage of income devoted to management expenses. In 1891" a year of almost unprecedented sickness and deaths, and closing with much depression in labour, the union accounts showed a laigelv increased balance, and though this record was not maintained in 1892 the adverse result was the result of the disturbed condition of the labour market during the latter year. Thus, while in 1891 the dispute benefit averaged about- half a farthing per member weekly" in 1892 the cost was 2gd. Sick pay averaged l^d. and 2d. in 1891 and 1892 respectively, and funeral benefit to a farthing-and-a-half and a halfpenny in the years named. At the same time the general management cost a fraction over a penny per member. The following extraci from the last reixwt indicates the spirit b> which it is sought to conduct the affairs of the society:—"However, upon the whole," writes the general secretary, "J can congratu- late the members upon the position in which the union stands to-da-v, espeeiallv when we compare our jxwition with that of kindred societies. Influentially, there is hardly a labour organisation to-day that stands higher, ind scarcely one commands so mucli respect from employers. This is undoubtedly due very iargely to our not entirely disregarding tjte interest of capitalists, and our manifest desire and effort to be free from tyranny and dicta- torial spirit when striving to improve the conditions of our members; while at the same time, when fighting becomes absolutely neces- sary, we have shown, unmistakably, a manly determination to defend our rights. But, fellow members, wo have not yet attained to the position we should occupy; we do not yet participate fairly ih the wealth that we pro- duce we are not yet, sufficiently represented upon the governing bodies of our kingdom. and we shall never achieve these, desirable ends until we have not, got all working men into the bonds of union. In defending our rights it is not simply capital that we have to fight, but the starving and disorganised toilers who are outside the pales of unionism: therefore every member must feel it to be to his interest to bring all who are outside into our fold. With perfect unity we will soon obtain manv things we are now powerless to grasp." Mr. Thomas Davies. Mr Thomas Davies, the general ^ary H Wrsetslnre, Tn *1872. a.i,(t lias cligine-s' SOCIety at a, number of important gatlK-tings- central district Secretary for upwards o e,gl t office which last year ga\e place xu ffof fcSrt I" council, which is the supreme bod> ol the Amalgamated Engineers sittings. The council held its sittings at: the TWn hall and c were hospitably entertained by ration anil >*»u w. i. ■+!, 1885 Mr. T. Davie-: was presented with a "old watch, a purse of gold, and an illuminated address l»v the members of tue engiiK*r> swietv a* a- mark of "appreciation of the un- tiring energv and zeal' lie had displaved m promoting the interests of the sociea and of thC" "impartial and satisfactory manner m which for many years he had discharged the duties of secretary. Mr. Davies was the_ first working man elected on the council of the Cardiff University College, and is now in his third triennial term. Hitherto lie has decuned to contest any seat at the Cardiff Couut> Council, but, like » large number of other Labour leaders, he took a very active uart :n securing the election of Mr. Luscelles Cavr to the countv council. Mr. Davies is strongly Radical in his political tendencies, but ii;is never closely united himself with any parti- cular psirK'. When the National Amalgamated LJxnirers' Union came into existence Mr. Davies was chairman of the Cardiff trades Council, and was invited to become general president of the new union. He held this ctlice seme months, and in August, 1889, was ap- pointed general secretary of the union. the president this vear being Mr. Harry Williams, of Swansea. Mr. Davies's policy in the guidance of the union has assimilated rather to that of the older trades' unionism, and has Little of the new unionism about it. Since it has come into existence it is claimed that the union has been instrumental in raising the wages of its members 25 per cent., and that overtime pav has been increased 50 per cent. Mr. Da-vies holds the sensible opinion that the success of a trade union is better gauged by the number of strikes averted than by the number which occurred. In February la-t Mr. Davies was appointed correspondent for this district. for the "Labour Gazette" of the- Board of Trade, while another matter of per- sonal and general interest which may be named concerning him is that he is the fortu- nate father of the well-known singers, the Mkees Maggie and Annie Davies. Bookbinders' Union. The formation of the Bookbinders and Machine Rulers' Con-olidated Union took plaoe in 1835. the founder being James Wink- worth, of Manchester, which town had the honour o.f being (-Tio,ii as the first seat of government. Since then the executive com- mittee have Fat in Dublin, Liverpoo'. Oxford, a.nd Glasgow. The objects of the union are to give assistance to bookbinders when travel- bug in search of work; all emigration fund to assist me t-bers who wish to leave this country to sei k a fortune abroad; the granting of superannuation to members who from old :"{8 or infirmity are incapacitated froui work- ing at the r trade; and providing means of » fgr d^oea^ed mtsoikefs aud theii: wives. As a trade society the members of the union are banded together for self-protection, their motto being "United to support, but not combined to injure." The Cardiff branch was opened in September, 1878, at which time there were five members paying into the Bristol branch. Since then the branch has steadily increased, and has succeeded in keeping- wages up to the level of kindred trades. Since the formation of the union in Cardiff wages have increased about 10 per oent., and the rate of pay for overtime has gone up 30 per osnt.; 75 per cent, of the trade in Cardiff are members of the union. The financial standing of the latter is indi- cated by the fact that the balance now in hand is equal to 45s. to 50s. per member. Mr. James Perry. Mr. Jame,s Perry, of King's-road, Cardiff, '•\ ho-e portrait- accompanies this article, was Ixirn in Newport, where he served his appren- tf, _I ticeship to the bookbinding, afterwards work- ing at Bristol arid Birmingham, and now at Cardiff. Mr. Perry joined the Bristol branch of the union in February, 1874. He took a hand in the formation of the Cardiff branch, and was its first secretary. Since then he has acted as president of the branch for two years, and I'eprr.ó;e-ntf>d it on the Cardiff Trades' rVuneil in 1890 and 1891. Mr. Perry is an Oddfellow, and has taken degrees and office in that body. He is also a, member of the com- mittee of Canton Conservative Club.

SWANSEA LIBRARY. Lectures on Tithts are Objected To. At the meeting of the Swansea Public Library Committee on Tuesday evening, Alderman Chapman presiding, Mr. D. Harris raised an objection to Mr. T. W. James, solicitor, delivering a Saturday evening lecture on tithes, on the ground that, as Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn's agent. Tfr. James could have only one object in view, but the committee passed the lecture.- The art gallery committee recommended that i the gallery be kept open on Thursday evenings from seven to nine o'clock.—The art curator's (Mr. Deffett Francis) annual report dealt with the additions which,through his instrumentality, had been made to the institution, and urged that the work of re-arranging should be taken in hand, as also the completion of the catalogue of the D.F. books and fine art collection. In concluding, Mr. Francis said: Knowing as I do that I retain my life by a frail tenure, suffer me to finish by comparing small things with great by using Landor's noble lines:- I strove with none, for none was worth the strife, Nature I loved, and, next to nature, art; I warmed both hands before the fire of life, It sinks, and I am ready to depart." -Alderman Naysmith introduced a deputation from Plasmarl (headed by the Rev. Watcyn Morgan), and moved that a branch news-room should be established there. After a discussion, in which Councillor Harris, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. Gwilym Morgan, and the Chairman took part, it was decided to appoint a committee to inquire into the subject and report to the next meeting. CREDITORS' MEETING AT NEWPORT, The first meeting of creditors of the estate sf Wolff Goklstein, pawnbroker and outfitter, of Commercial-road, Newport, was held at the ittiee of the Official Receiver, Newport, on Wednesday. According to the statement of :dFairs submitted, it appeared that the liabilities were £ 1,364 2s. 5d. and the assets JB108 9s. 2d., leaving a deonnionoy of £1,255 15s. 3d. Tlie creditors stated to be fully secured had accounts amounting to j62,652 6s. 7d. In the summary statement of debtor's affairs it appeared that he commenced business in Lon- don 45 years ago as a hat and cap manufac- turer, and had subsequently traded in the Metropolis and at Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newport. He started at New- port with a capital of £1,000, with which he purchased a paAmhroking business. Three years ago he sold a branch business at Pontypool for £ 300. In March, 1893, he executed a deed of assignment for the benefit of the creditors, with Mr. Max Cohen, of Man- chester, acting as trustee, but nothing was done under the deed, and debtor remained in posses- sion of the estate, and carried on the business. The failure was attributed to bad trade anil depreciation of property at Liverpool, stated to amount to JB700. Mr. Goldstein at-xtes that he first became aware of his insolvency when he made the deed of arrangement, in March, 1893. —He has been adjudicated a bankrupt.

Cardiff Shipowners' 'Association. Themontbly meeting of the Cardiff Shipowners' Association was held at the offices, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, on Wednesday, when Mr. John Cory presided. The other members present were Mr. J. H. Wilson. Colonel Guthrie, Mr. R. S. Boyer, Mr. W. W. Jones. Mr. A. Mawson, Mr. M. Angel, and Mr. W.R. Hawkins (secretary).- A letter from the Liverpool Shipowners' Asso- ciation respecting certain charges upon shipping at the port of Cadiz, and a communication from tho British Consul at that port were read. It was decided that a circular should be sent out to every shipowner in Cardiff suggesting that in the future no charter for Cadiz should be signed unless the wharfage and landing charges were paid by the person receiving the cargo. The annual meeting of the association will be held on the 31st of this month, and it is understood that Mr. J. H. Wilson will be the chairman for next year, with Mr. W. Anning as his deputy.-At a meeting of the Shipping Federation committee which was afterwards held three claims for accidents were ordered to be paid, the highest being 30s. per week for thirteen weeks.

Death of Mr. William Lewis. About one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon the town of Haverfordwest lost one of its public men—Mr. William Lewis, town councillor; and editcfr of the Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph. The news of his sudden deceaee: was received by the townspeople with much regret, as Mr. Lewis was not even known to be unwell. It appears that he complained of feel- ing poorly on Tuesday, but only. became seriously ill early on Wednesday. His death is attributed to failure of the heart's action. As a town councillor he very ably and faithfully re- presented the ratepayers, and, as the editor of the paper before mentioned, he aided the cause of Radicalism scarcely less than the most in- fluential of the Liberal politicians in the county of Pembroke. The deceased, who was about 62 years of age, was a widower, and leaves behind him a family of five sons and two daughters. WW—BW

Merthyr Public Offices. The Merthyr Local Board formed itself into committee on Wednesday for the purpose of dealing with the question of the proposed public offices. Mr. Johnson, the selected architect, I submitted two designs, one being that previously presented, and the other a scheme by which it is intended to cover the whole frontage. The board, after some discussion, resolved to adopt the latter design. They gave instructions to Mr. John sen to proceed with the preparation of plans, and directions were also given that the Treasury should be communicated with in refe- rence to the matter of county-court accommoda- tion.

District News. CARDIFF CHRISTMAS and New Year Presents.— Winter Lates, 28 and 30, Royal Arcade, Cardiff, begs to inform the Ladies and Public generally that he is showing a splendid variety of Ladies' Fur Lined Kid and Wool Gloves, Cashmere, Silk, and Fancy Hosiery. Fancy Silk Garters, Fancy and Plain Aprons, Mob and Dress Caps, Silk, Linen, and Lace Handker- chiefs, Wool and Silk Wraps and Shawls, Skirts, Cor- sets, aud Dressing Gowns, and a splendid variety of Uml)Te]la,B. Infants' and Children's Costumes, Frocks, Pianofores, Robes, and Gowns. Wool Boots, Gloves, and Infantees, and a very large and choice assortment of Infants' and Children's MiUinery.— and 30, Royal Arcade. fSleS CnoiCE Assortment of Ladies' and Children's Aprons, Pianofores, Costumes, and Dresses. Col- larettes, Gloves, Ties, Silk Handkerchiefs,Ac. Suitable for Christmas Presents. Also Newest Styles in Ladies' and Childrens' Millinery, Under Linen, and Corsets, jrood variety and moderate prices at Mrs. Williams, 25, Royal Arcade. e3160 J SKATES! SKA TICS SKATES!—Best Steel from Is. per pair. Thousands to select fron;,—PUB KINS B^os„»^dGo.J3ar4iff« J33192

Wales and Welshman. THE PRINCIPALITY DAY BY DAY. Gossip and Chatter of Interest and Instruction to all Cymric Readers. A recent number of Lazy Land described Pontypridd as a thriving town in North Wa.le». When "Hwfa Mon" wa., in America the Yankees met him half-way by pronouncing hit name "Half Moon." In tile course of a short hme there are likely to be three towns in Monmouthshire possessing the electric light, viz., Newport, Monmouth, and Pontypool. Mr. rlobsoii Matthews, the militant solicitor, is about to write a history of Cardiff, similar to his history of St. Ives, which has been favou- rably noticed in the prt*»s. A visitor at the "open night" of the New- port Cynnnrodoriou Scoii-U "II Tuesday wai asked by an acquaintaueC" what language wal used at the meeting. Oh, Welsh and Eng- lish chiefly," he replied. The Barry prodigal, young Frank Hale, is still an occupant of Marylelxme Work- house, his hard-working btoor-Mr. Isaac Hale, of Cadoxton-beil1g unable to go to London to re-claim the lad, but he has informed the authorities he would be glad to take the boy home again if they send him back to Cardiff. "For shame, you bad man!" oried an old dame down the line when she came upon A big fellow who was beating a boy, and com- menting, "What language to use, and you t> member of a- chapel, too!" "What cliapel does he belong to?" asked a sympathetic passer-by. "The Ivorites," said the old lady them thai meets in the Swan." And she walked away 91 great indignation. Lord and Lady Dunraven have been enter- taining a large shooting party at Ada-re Manor during the holidays, including Lord and Lady C'astletown. Lord and Lady Morris and Miat Morris, Lord and Lady Carmarthen, Captain and Lady Florence Strea.tfeild, Captain and Mrs. Trench, Captain Hughes-Onslow, and, Mr. Astley. A heavy bag of pheasants wae obtained, but the number of woodcock was below the average. A curious incident occurred in a Cardiff church on Tuesday night. An old lady walked in and took a seat. She was rather surprised to see so one there except the choir, but patiently waited for the preacher and con- gregation. No one came, and at last, getting impatient, the old lady asked the choir-master for an explanation, and that gentleman in- formed her that the service had been over., long while. The dame was dazed. At one of the Christmas festivals a worthy churchwarden, who was not well up in music, went up to the minister while the organist was playing, and said, Don't you think, sir, it would be very opportune to ask the organ to play the Hallelujah Chorus. It will coma more fitly from you r" "Why, man airve"* exclaimed the minister, that is just what lie is playing now," and the ohurohwardea went back to his seat like a mouse, only mice don't blush. It is man's weakness, it seams, to abase- everything. A Carmarthen man, thøy say, has. in past years been in the habit of going ft* the Carmarthen soup kitchen and representing that he had a large family. He wa* supplied with a large can of soup ÍJa consequence, aneF his family of quadrupeds at once began to- "show form" and glossy coa.ts. We re-call the little mastber now to make the committee of the charity keep their eyes open during t:he> next few weeks. One shilling per senium doesi not- ■'bottom: Lewis Williams, of Newcastle Emlyn, whose brilliant abilities like a. "meteor glared" about 40 years ago in the Glasgow University, only to immediately disappear into the "infinite azure," preached morning and afternoon on a Sunday in two country chapels near his home. For each sermon he got a sixpennyr piooe. He bored a hole in them and attached them to his wafeciv-cham. Possibly they may be with his medals, wlûcl1 are still in the pOfwesMOQ 0{ b8e family. Mr. T. A. Wynne Edwards, who has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Wes £ Denbighshire aft the next election, belongs tx. old Welsh family, the members of which (says the "MoraHng") have been staunch Church- men aati good Conservatives for generations. The new candidate is the 808 of the late Mr. J. Cooper WYDDe Edwards, of Denbigh, and, though he is a young man, he hfM twice been major of his native toWn. He is captain of the Denbigh Volunteers and a. county magis- trate, and speaks Welsh a. fluently ars he does English. A Penarth lady writes:—"Comibug from Cardiff to Penarth in one of Andrews's 'busses last week, I was just thinking we w&re pretty well squeezed together, when in got a, stylishly- dressed woman with a baby in her anus. I at once vacated my seat in her favour, and began to improvise one for myself with some packages, &a, at the same time remarking" 'Necessity is the mother of invention,' yoØ know. Beg pardon,' said the stylish 000.. I repeated, Necessity is the mother of inven- tion.' Then came the innocent reply, I« dl() ?' An Angel with brick and concrete wings and a, crown of glasswork occupies a prominent place in High-street, Merthyr, and people are wondering what the building could be utilised for. An inventive townsman ha* suggested a way out of the difficulty. "Your coal is going out," he says, "and you eant get it ha.ck. Start a new industry. Here'# Cyfarthfa doing so in the form of the bigger brickworks on the Hills. I can suggest one to any practical man that will fill the building with artisans, and be a paying concern." tn- venrtive men are often theorists. We jAoufet be glad to hear further. Miss Gwendolyn Toms, who has gained tbja; Hopkinsou gold medal for pianoforte playing at the Royal College of Mosio, is a young; Cornish lady hy birth, of Cornish descent her father's side. and of Welsh descent oo her mother's. The latter (says the Evening News and Post") taught her music at thff early age of four, and while residing at Swan- sea, and under the tuition of Dr. Joseph Parry, she played at the Albert-hall, Swansea* ca her seventh birthday. Subsequent musical training was received by her a.t the Musirti College of Wales, Swansea, Mid in 1890 she gained an open scholarship at the Royal Col- lege of Music, and the following year was elected to the Pringle Schola.rship there, wiush is of the value of one hundred pounds a year. She studies the piaaioforie under Mr. Johu, F. Baruett, and singing, :\8 a second study" under Mr. Dan Price. One of the quaintest of social societies is "Ye Antient Social Snuff and Smoking Societie." Started in Cardiff by a Mr. Smart it still maintains all the vigour _of youth,' although it lias an undertaker for its. President. Mr. Smart is an old gentleman who for rears nightly visited the Black Lion with a snuff hox, upon which the company always made a raid. So much fingering in time nearlv wore out the snuff bos, and one evening when he was in a- testy mood Mr Smart suggested that the company should huf their owu snuff and e-tublish a snvtf club. Tho hint was taken, and the club was iounded, The hint was taken, and the club was iounded, and to such importance and dignity ha* it attained that we now bear of a fo.rthooromg annual dinner, when the distinguished but .somewhat mvsterious people who comprise) the .members will hold forth cn the saviors an« doings of the club. The "Bread arid Butter" Gospel is thought f. be new t* Wales. To the credit of th« fa«t passing generation of preachers awl hearers be it recorded that this is m. When the great, revival of 1859 va* waving through the land a reviyalvst was hood- ing forth at a chapel near' n a Lmlyn. n. found the atmosphere. Gilboah-itic. though ha tried the tth 111 kUt of the Law and ihe sow breezes from Gethsem-a-ae. At last lie med another strain. "You people, said he. "soce expect the. railway through your l.eautilm valley, with it-: fire-snorting horse. Then you shall get your cool and lime for nothmir. and the wagons to cam' them free "Amen, said one: HosaanaW said saiotJter.^ re. peated, "Ooa.1 and lime for nothing." (Mixed Hallelujah Chorvw.) The. preacher went I}(). further. He sat down, leaving the people tit jump and shout and cry and laugh, ag Mtey jfcflUwAf'gr