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DRAUGHTS. [EDITED 13Y In friendlv contention oKi m6n Lam-hed at eacli lucky hit or unsuccessful manoeuvre ( Liu-bed when a m.i was crowned, or a breach was ° made in the King-'ow." Longfclloiv—* Evangeline.' Longfclloiv—* Evangeline." TO CORRESPONDENTS. W. T.-The position is a win for Black, but requires very careful play. PLAYER.—The problem was really an end-game from the Dyke." J. H.—Forward the position and it shall have our best con-ideration. Problems 36 and 37 were correctly solved by Talbot," Eistsider," aud W. E. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 36. Back Men on 2, 5, 7, 10, 12, 16, 18, and 19 White Men on 31, 28, 27, 26, 25, 23, 14, and 13. Wh te to play and win. 14 9 26 22 22 6 13 6 6 2 ,5 14 19 26 2 9 26 30 30 21 White wins, -SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 37. Black Men on 3, 7, and 19. Kin? on 21. White Men on 29, 14 and 12. Ki.g on 26. Black to play and win. '21 17 26 19 17 13 29 25 j 14 9 3 8 3 10 24 27 19 23 12 3 13 24 Black wins. WHITE. Black men o 2, 6, 10, 14 and 24. White men on 26, 23, 22, 21 and 13. White to mo\ e and win. PROBLEM 39. BLACK. j WHITE. Black men on 2, 6 and 12. king's 15 and 16. White men on 11, 22 and 31. kings 8 and 14. White to move and draw. GAME 20.—"EDINBURGH." q 1o 18 11 4 8 32 27 10 19 J iq 16 23 24 20 5 9 26 23 m A 27 18 16 19 27 24 18 27 lilt 8 15 13 15 7 11 3115 IS 18 U 16 167 -23 19 7 16 20 16 2 18 11 36 22 18 3 7 24 15 MATRIMONIAL TILT AT CHECKERS. Now my dear," said Mr. Spoopmdyk^, as he • drew on his slippers and settled himselflor toe evem: g, If oil will g-et the checker-board I'll piny von a game you're learning- so rapidly that it is really » pleasure to try quits with you. Mr-. Si'OO, endike gig-giod with delight, kissed her husband on the top of the head, and fluttered -away to find the bar. t an 1 checkers. "Which i-hall 1 take, tho white or the red men?" she a-k-d «s she phynped down into a rocker about a toot and a hi, easy chair, a'id arrange-1 the appara,nb at an angle of 5°'aufink you misapprehend nl.}\ suggestion," retorted Mr. Spoopendyk; I onn t piopose to eo slidin- down liil at this season. My ,dea was f" of checkers, and if you think those men avfSin-to stan a-oundon a board tipped up mine end, and wa t to be moved, you are n t thorougly ;C(iiuii; ted with their habits Ibere, -an't ui lioid t like that ?' and Mr Spoipcndyke • rk-od l'is wife's side of the board up to her eh n, a d bfo-an arranging the white checkers on bis T0O'M;O-1,0 I'd better put a book under it," i'ast- ned, and they won t rnn up ai board flag. It you cm t hold up you. ut we won't play." „ „„„0ndvkp Oh yes. certainly," fail Mrs. SP° V i"s'ie Let's see is it your move or mine. A jabbed a man right. across the line out of the lower sq tire of t e doable corner, and g<lre the board a hitch to r- t her arm. What are you trying- to play ?" demanded Mr. .-••Spoopendyke. Think this is a game of baseballs Do.i't you know yoa'\c got to move* catte- comcvea ? 'Tai-.t your m->ve any way. Put that back Th' re. Now I'll move there." Oh I know you're going- to jump me. You always do," squealed Mrs. Spoopendyke, picking up the checker she had moved before, and putting it in her mouth while she studied the prospec:. If I i.iuc it there you 11— "Swallow it, why don t ye. It ye don't want it jumped, why don't ye swabow it r interroga- ted Mr. Spoopendyke. Can t you leave the thing alone till ye get ready to move r

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CHESS & CHESS PLAYED. -:0:- VROBLEM. -By R, G. Tffomroos (A Third Prize Winner). BLACK (10 pieces). WHITE (10 pieoes). Whito to play and mate in two moYM. S. M. JOSBPB 1 (A Third Prize Winner). FE; BLACK (5 pieces). WHITB (7 pieces). White to play and mate in three motel. 0 ( SOLUTIONS OF LAST WEEK'S PROBLEMS. Two-mover by A. J. Wheeler. -1 Kt to Q 3, &c. Three-mover by E. Holt.—1 B to K 2,K toQS: 2 Q to Q 6 ch, &c. If K to K 3; 2 B to QB 4 cli, i o. [f P moves; 2 Kt to B 3 ch, &c. If any other: 2 B to K B 4, &c. Game played between two amateurs. EVANS GAMBIT, ^hite. Black. White. Black. 0 r'A4D7 ?;K4 20 p-R5 K-Kt2(h) » Kt-UB3 31 R-QKtsq R-KBsq B"B4 52 BxKt QPxB(i) e n'S^1W BxP 33 RxP R(Bsq)-S2 5 P-B3 B-R4 34 R(Kt7)-Kt5 B-K6 6 Castles P-Q3(a) 35 PxP PxP(k) 1 B-Kl\t5(b) 36 KtxB PxKt 8 I -Q:t(c) QKt-K2 37 QxP Q-KB3 9 Q-R4ch P-QB3 38 P-B5 R-B2 If PxP KtxP 39 R(Kt5)-Kt2 Q-B5 11 Kt-Kt5 Kt-R3 40 Q-Bsq Q-R5ch 12 Q-Kt3 Q-Q2 41 K-Ktsq R-KB3 13 P-B4 B-Kt3cb 42 R-K2 Q-Kt5 14 K-Esq P-B3 43 Q-B2 K-Kt3 15 Kt-I^(d) B"I(t 44 Q-B4 Q-K3 16 RxB Kt-El 43 0-B3 Q-K3 17 y-Ivl 5 KtxB 46 P-QB2 P-R5 18 OxKt Kt-K(5 47 R-Kt8 K-R2 19 Q K2 R-Qsq(e) 48 K-R2 P-Kt5 20 P-KH3 P-KR4(f) 49 P-Kt3 R-B6 21 P-B4 Q-QI32 50 Q-B4 PxPch 22 B-R3 PxP 51 Iv-Kt2 Q-B2 23 Kt-B3(g) Q-B2 ) 52 QxQ R(B2)x(J 24 Kt-Q5 P-Kt4 53 P-B6 K-Kt3 25 B Kf2 Kt-K4 54 R(Kt8)-Kt2 R-B2 26 R-QKt3 B-B4 55 Il-Kt7 RxR 27 R-Q#q R-Q2 56 PxR R-Kt8 23 P-KR4 Q-Kt3 57 P-K6 K-Kt4 29 T-RJ K-B2 58 R-133 Resign j. .1 No rrs. (A) Kt to B 3 is considered better here, (B) A mishkr, which ought to lose a piec^. (c) The Pawn p,oes on too soon. Tho right con. tinuation was 8 Q to Q R 4, pinning and winning a piece. (D) Rest. If Kt to K 6, Black would continue Kt to Q R 4. (E) To no purpose Thanks to White's mistake on the eighth move, Black lias now the best of the gume, and is a Pawn ahead. Mark's best course here woutdttf.ve been 19 P takes P; 20 B takes P, Kt to K 4, with a very good position. (F) This is the best way to defend the Knight, but White, of course, will not do him the favour to take it. (G) A very good move. The White Knight, which was much too long out of play, now becomes most powerful on Q 5. (II) This and the next move certainly do not im- prove Black's game. (i) B P takes B ssems to be better meTCly (K) Q takes P is much better. White now wins back the lost Pawn, and ultimately the game. Final game in a match for the championship of one of the clubs in the United States. QUFF.N'S GAMBIT DECLINED. White. B'ack. White. Blank. irQ4 P-Q4- 18 R-B2 KR-Qsq 2 P-QB4 P-K4 19 Kt-Kt3 RxP 3 I'xKP P-Q5 20P-B4 P-KR4 4 Kt-K B3 Kt-QH3 21 Kt-02 R(I?5)-Q5 5 P-QK3 H-KKt5 22 Kt-B3 R-B5 6 B-B4 KKf-K2 25 Kt-Q2 R I!6 7 QKt Q2 Kt-Kto 24 Kt-K4 R-IC6 8 B-Kt3 C.)-iv'2 25 K'-I\t5 P-B3 9 Q-Kt3 Castles 26 PxP PxP 10 P-K3 PxP 27 B-B2 R-K2 11 QxKP Q-B4 23 Kt-R3 R-Kt2 12 Q>:Q 13xQ 29 R-H2 Kt-Q5 13 B-K2 KH Ksq 20 R-B4 Kt-Boch 14 P-Kt4 B-Q5 31 PxKt Kt-KOcli 15 KtxB I'xKt Z;2 H-Kt3 KtxR 16 Bxllcli RxH Resigns. 17 Castle-KR R-Q5 A correspondence game played between two American amateurs. EVANS GAMBIT. White. Elac'tr. White Illicit 1 P-K^ P-K1! 18 Kt-B3 Kr.-K5 2 KI-KB3 Kt-QB3 19 CJ-B4 KtxB 3 B-V1 B-B4. 20 KtxKt B-Q2 4 l'-QKt4 BxlÜP 21. Kt-K2 Kt-Kt3 5 P-I53 11-154- £ 2 Q-Q2 Q-KI5 6 Castles P-Q3 23 P-P.3 <i-K5 7 P-Q4 PxP 24 Kt-B3 Q-B5 8 Q-Kt3 Q-H3 25 Q-Q3 P-QB3 9 B-Kt2 11-1(t3 26 Kf.-K2 Q-P3 10 P.P J<:t.It4 27 Kt-l-,5 B-KB4 LI P-K5 Q K 3 28 Q-KB3 KtxKt L2 Kt-R4 Q-In 29 PxKt QxP L3 Q-Kt3 WxB 30 Kt-Kt3 P. Kt3 14 B-H3 K1-K2 31 Q-Kt4 P-KB4 15 P-R4 P-H4 32 Q-I53 P-B5 L6 R-R2 Castles LC;lgns. L7 pxP 't.. 'ti V'e consultation gime fought between An instr-.Ictive- ,U,,)ff (White) and Alapm and Schiffers (Black). EVANS GAMBIT. i wiiite Black. White. Rlack. i P.P>3 1 p-K4 P-K4 p.c>Kt4 2 Kt-KB3 Kt-QG3 2-t Kt-K4 3 B-B4 B-B4 25 Q-Kt4 4 P-QKt4 BxKtP ?.6 ^7ch qL 5 P-U3 B-R4 27 QxP 6 Castles P-Q3 28 QxBP „ „ I P-Q4 B Q2 29 BxR 8 Q Kt3 Q-K2 30 Q KS.h Q-Q2 9 PxP PxP Y 31 Kt-Q6ch Ktxlvfc 10 K-Qsq R-Qsq 32 KtxKtch K-B2 ?o B"Kt3 53 QxQch BxQ l.ill 5 Kt"H3 34 Kt-K4 K-Kt3 fiL ?~K"3 35 K-K2 K-R4 JJ Kt-QR4 3e p.Kt,4 R-KKtS 37 P-K15 P-B4 17 K\,o H'^3, 38 p-KR4 P-B5 "V 39 P-QR3 10 wL ?° R Ktsq K-R-5 19 Kt-Q4 BxB 4i p.Ktfi P-rP 20 QxBch P-QB3 42 RxP R n R2 21 Q-K2 RxP 43 RxPch Resiffr^. 22 R-QKtsq Q-B2 Kesigng. Game played in the summer tournament of £ =- City of London Cliess Club. SCOTCH GAMBIT. Wliite. Black. White. Black. Woon. Evans. Woon. Evans 1 P-K4 P-K4 16 BxB RxR 2 Kt-KB3 Kt-QB3 17 Q-Kt4 Q-B3 ■z p.04 PxP 18 BxP R-KBsq A KtxP Kt-B3 19 Q-Q4 Q-Kt4 r Kt OB3 B-Kt5 20 QxRP KR-B2 c vJrKt KtPxKt 21 Q-Kt6 RxB n n o? P"Q^ 22 QxR Kt-B5 Castles. 23 P-Kt3 KtxPeft I r 1. Kt-Kt-5 24 K-R2 KtxP 10PKR3 Kt-K4 25 0.-Q7 Kt-KtSefc 11 P"p R4 26 K-Kt2 Kt-K6<ft 19 EKRl Kt Kt3 27 KR31 KtxR 14 PxB P-KB4 29 5 15 PxBP BxP Re31fiBS

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LO.G.T. ANNUAL SESSION AT SWANSEA. The annual session of the English Grand Lodge of Wales (Independent Order of Good Templars) is beingbeld at Swansea during the present week. The Session has lpen held here in two previous years, namely, 1875 and 1887 but during the ten years that have elapsed since its last visit, tht. Lodsre ha° crown wonderfully, numbering at present some 6,000 adults and 5,000 juveniles. Upwards of 120 delegates are in conference the arrangements for their reception having been admirably carried out by the local committee, with G.S.J.T. Jas. Jenkin as secretary. On Sunday, a special sermon was preached at Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel by the Rev. J. Williams, Landore, who spoke from the texts It is good not to eat flesh, nor drink wine, nor to do anything, whereby thy brother stumbleth, and "Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God.' 1'uj rev. gentleman made an eloquent appeal for tota abstinence. On Monday a reception was held at the Atbert Hail from 5.30 to 10 p.m., and a very en.i'.yame evening was spent. In the absence °t the aii- man of tho Reception Committee (x r. a™ea Livingston), the chair was occupied by Alderman Gwil^n Morgan, who was supported by the Grand Chief Standford (Wrexham),^ V.L. Templar Stephen Williams (tewan^ei), b- b.J.T. Jas. Jenkin (Swansea), the Rev. Morris Morgan and others. The Chairman extended a cor.nal welcome, and speeches were al*o dehvered by Bros. Stephen Williams, James Jenkin J. Stanford, Reddaway (I}' ,C" ,^Iac" kellar and G. Sec. Aid. W. Cooke (Isew- town .'G.E.S.W. David (Llanelly), and G.T. B. (Cardiff). Musical items were contri- Lutecl by Sisters Georgina Long, Nellie Bowden, K Lake, L. Jones, Bros. Arthur Jones, Johnston, R. Owen, G. Treharne, J. Charles, Ci as. Jones, A. Ball,' Rd. Thomas »pd others, Mi-s M, At Jones, Waun Wen, accon-jpunu:ig. The following are tho grand officers of tbö Order :—G.C.T. John Stanford, Wrexham; G.Co. A. N. H. R^dlaway, Cardiff; G.N.T. Miss Sarah Saunders, Tredeg-ar; G.S.J.T. Jas. Jenkin, Swansea; G.E.S. W. David, Llanelly G.S. Aid. William Cooke, Newtown; G.T. Jenkins, Cardiff; P.G.C.T. Mrs. J. Parry, Abergavenny; G. Ciiap. Stephen Williams, Swansea; G.M. Mrs. Davie3, Mountiin Ash; Cr.G. James Thomas, Bridgend G.Sent. Richard Harvey, Tonypandy A.G.S. Alfied Jones, Welshpool; G.D.ai. Mrs. E. Swarbrick, Tre- degar; G.Mess. Miss H. G. Samuel, Llanelly. The following- is a list of delegates present at the conference this week: Llewelyn Phillips, Swansea; Tertius Phil- lips, Cardiff; James Padfield, Car.iift; Robert Emeiy, CardIff; Thomas Yaughan, Mold; W. Evans, Dowlais Miss Clara Evans, Bryn- mair; Thomas Wiliiams, Pentre: Fred Chil- ling-ton, Gelli, Pentre, Rhondda; W. H. Wat- son, Welshpool; Alfred Jones, Welshpool; Miss Rose Arnold, Newbridge. near Ruabon; Enoch Roberts, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon Stephen Williams, Swansea Charles Bowden, Pem- broke Dock Robert E. Owen, Swansea Jas. Rhys Phillips, Llaneliy; David J. Jones, Sir- howy, Mon.; Mrs. W. H. Edwards, 1 red gar NViii. Davies, Wrcxbam J. A. Price, Wrex- ham; Thomas Wm. Roes, Cardiff; Mrs. S. A. Cooke, ELbw Vale; A. W. Meyric-b, Ebbw Yale- Mrs W. Davies, Ebbw Vale W. Daniel, Tredco-arT J. Andrews, Trelegar; Maurice Jones, Montgomery Ellen Evans, Llanelly; Richard Pegler, Aberkenfig Davi 1 Wilbams, Me'incrythan; Evan Jenkins, Neath; Walter Oweo, Llanelly; A. E. Trenwith, Cardiff: Thomas Re-bei'ts, Tredegar; Sister Davbs, Cardiff; Joseph Shore, Penrhiwceiber John Edward Morgan, Ynysybwl; D. C. Hughes, Beaufort; Themes Henley, JaQiO? G. Robinson, Ruabon Thomas Rogers, Wrex- ham; Allen Lettsome, Llangolh n; A. C. Hughes, Wrexham Miss M. E. Odgers, Wiex- ham; W. Bake- Penarth; Edward .Joh:J, Pritcharcl. BrymV-o, near Wrexham Emily Patterson, Llangollen; Frank Cole, Mountain Ash S. Sm'th, Pontyclun George James, Brithdir; Henry Browning, Pontlottyn Etlw. Vernon Lloyd, Ruabon; J. P. Davies. Neath W. J. Day, Swansea E. T. Williams, Swan-ea A. Steel," Britor,ferry H. Hughes. Britonferry J. Lane, Sirhowy, near Tredegar F. II. Sharpe, Merthyr Vale; Wm. Griffiths, Tredegar Llewelyn W. Hobbs, Swansea; Thomas Morgans, Pontypridd; Sister P. Tovey, Abertillery Edwin Mitchell, Wrexham J. C. Swinburne, Blackwood, Mon. Mr-. J. Pugh, Cardiff; E. G. Davies. Dunvant; George L. Black', urne, Ti chnrris Henry Lewis. Trcharris Mrs. Annie VVilliams, liuri-yi.ort Hugh Thomas, Ystrad Isaac Parker, Ystrad: Sister E. A. Ivennish, Carnarvon; John C. Howell. Swansea T. W. Jones, Aberbeeg, Mon John Petterson, Cardiff; E. A. Harding, Treorky; George Powell, Abergwnfi Thomas Jones, Tredegar D. J. Davie-, Tredegar Alma Neplii Davies. Alonntain Ash; Joseph Robins, Barry Dock: George Edwards, Swansea; Gwilnn Mo gan, Swansea; John Dunn, Cardiff; Samuel Ref-s, New Tredegar; R. Edward, Pontypridd W. H. Heap, »S'.VJIIIS-1 a John Hart, Welshpojl Frederick Lewis, St. David's Samuel Watt- Williams, St. David's John Fero-usson Cardiff; E W. Roderick, Port Talb- t" Miss Ala Johns, Cardiff; W. A. Stanbury Cardiff • Mrs. Agnes Pugh, Mountain Ash E. W H Zr' Newton Ricl-ard C. Bpnbow, Llanidloes • Tnl,,i Bagnell, Webhpotl; John Pric-, C„ mtillerv Jas. Goodwi: Bi-id'end Miss S E.hvards' Penvbont, Radnorshire D. p. John' Morriston; George Maskill, Cardiff; Mr. e' Jcnes and w:fe, Welshpool; Frank Williams," ".Tnps^pf Georee Ferrier, Macsteg John PrdiiipsV Wrexham; E. J. Wilhams Waun- arlwydd J, ?s.' Horn Vi-to-ia, Mon. TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. THE LODGE, The session of t':c Grand Lodge was opened oil Tuo-dny morning-, by Bro. L. Stanford, G.C.T. On the roll of officers being- called, all answered with the exception of G.C. and G.F.S. Among those present on the pla fo.m weie Bros. Councillor J. Malins, R.W.G.T., Rev. Morris Morgan, Aid. G. Morgan, J. Fergus-on, D.G.T., Hey. J. T. Phillips, U.K.A., Bro. Rev. D. C. Mackellar, G.C. Scotland, and C'ptain Thomas. The Credential Committee reported tli-re w'ro 93 representatives and 80 members for the Gran" Lo !ge degree, which was duly conferred. The G.C.T. report showed that the Order was in a satisfactory and progressive condition throughout the Principality. Trie grand super- intendent of juveniles temples epor ed 62 juvenile branches, with a total of 5,2/9 members. The G and tj-jcreta-y f-ubmi'ted his report, by which it was shown tiiat there was a total membership on May 1st of 5,6:0 members in 113 lodes showing ail inc; ease of four lodges during the year and a net incsoiise of 626 members. The total members!np ot the Order in adult and iuven'le branches was 10,939 members. The i 'ririd Treasure!'s report showed there was a balance in favour of the grand lodge of £ 39 2.3. 10>1. The lodge adjourne.1 until We hiesduy morning. PUBLIC MEETING. A-public meeting was held on Tuesday evening in the A'bert H.il, Bi-o. J. Stand.ord, G.C.T presiding-. Addresses wt-re aelveied by the Chairman, Bro. J. H. Mush (U.K.A.), Councillor J. Malins, R.U.G.T. an 1 G.C.T. WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. PUBLIC BREAKFAST. A public b;e.ikfast was h Id in the Albert Hall on Wednesday morning. T: e Mayor of Swansea, who pre-ided over a large gathering, delivered an addre-s, in the course of which he extended a beauty welcome to the delegates < f the Lodge on behalf of the town. His Worship spoke eloquently upon the evil-i of intemperance. —Addresses were delivered by Bros. J. H. Mush, J. Stanford. Aid. UWllym Mo-gan, J. Jenkins, ind Cli.,t,. Davies, and solos were sung by Sister Thomas, and Bro. J. R. Davies. ° THE LODGE The proceedings of tho Grand Lodge were resumed at 10.20, under the presidency of Bro. Stanford, G.C.T., all the other Grand Lodge officers being present.. The followino* resolution was unanimously adopted That this lodg; is of opinion tint the time lias arrived when friendly societies should no long' r be held in houses in which mtoxzmting liquors are sold, and that the Grand Lodge Executive be requested to taKe mto consideration 3 nf mtroau-'in-r a Bdi m-.o tae advi>. y ii^.gal to hold clubs in such Parliamen^ m^ a{t,ernoon session the juvenile premise^. a satisfactory report—Mr. eommittee Pl1. having addressed the Grand E. Tennyson Smith hav proceeded HM9T' Bro John Stanford, unanimoudy with: G.C.l liro.. tL N Hed(la.iVay_ re-elected G-.c.u. G.v.T. Sister Saunders, unanimously r^- > Jamas Jenkins, Swan- Tredegar G.S.J.1. Teitius Phillips, sea, re-elected Cardiff. aio-nct ring was presented by c^Lr airs. Jones, Swansea, to Bro. o?" c d C C T as a birthday present, as JtiTiS&S-Vw *d<1 S,stct Jenkins, Swansea.

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CHIPS OF NEWS. Mrs. Pendered, of Wymington, Bedfordshire, is lying seriously ill, as the result of having been attacked by a ram. She was walking across the fields from Doddington, when a ram r, rushed at her with considerable force, and knocked her down. Mrs. Pendered endeavoured to escap3, but the animal renewed its attack several times, with the result that she was rendered helpless. RawclitTe Hall, near Goole, Yorkshire, the country seat of Mr. Ralph Creyke, was partially destroyed by lire on Sunday morning. The out- break originated in some beams in a chimney, and before the fire could be extinguished the whole of the old portion of the house, which dates from 1660, was completely gutted. The damage is estimated at £ 16,000. By the death on Saturday of the Marquis of Northampton, at his residence on the Island of Mull, Earl Couipton succeeds to the peerage. This will create a vacancy in the representation of the Barnsley Division of the West Riding in the Home of Commons. The Board of Agriculture state that a serious case of rabies has occurred at Wokingham, in Berkshire. The dog affected is known 0 to have bitten eight other dogs, but as it roamed about for several days before being shot it is very probable that several other animals have been bitten. General Elles's advance with his column from Shabkadar, to join Sir Bindon Blood's force, lias been delayed for political reasons. Miss Hatch Smith and Mr. Fred Coleman, of Forest Hill, visitors to Lowestoft, were drowned at Oulton Broads on Sunday owing to the cap- sizing of a boat. A terrible conflict has occurred at HazePon, Pennsylvania, between a sheriiTs posse of deputies and some Shv and Hungarian strikers. Nineteen were -t dead and forty injured. I Janses Harris, a platelayer, residing at Palmors- ton-road, West Hampsteael, early on Saturday tll&i'n'iig attacked his family with a chopper. Mis. Harris was killed, and two children were injured. Harris then cut his own throat, and he is ly'ing in a critical condition. A vessel has arrived at Port Townsend from Fort St. Michael in Alaska, bringing gold to the value of 300, OOOdol. The Porte declares the statement that Murad Bey has disappeared from Constantinople is absolutely unfounded. A typhoon was experienced at Yokohama on September 9th. the German cruiser Irene stranded in the liarboui, and the Norwegian barque Alette became a total wreck ten of her Clew were drowned. Mrs. Gregory, a lady aged sixty-seven years, living at Datchworth, near Hatfield, has just met with her death anuor singular circumstances. Her collie dog, in its excess of affection, jumped up at her violently and knocked her down, causing serious injuries, to which she suc- cumbed. At the inquest", on Saturday Dr Hodges proved that her death was directlv due to being knocked down by the dog. A verdict of accidental death wd.s returned. At Dromore West, co. Sligo, on Saturday, three men named Bnan Connolly, Jolln Culkin, and William Culkin were committed for trial on the charge of muideung James Cawley on August 14th last. It appears the deceased was attacked late at night by a number of men, and so brutally beaten that he died. xiie ,rotive assigned for the outrage is a dispute over turf land and jealousy. fCTi1M siJoorkh1hT\ £ nVard' wh0 had charge of II.Al.s. Goorklia at the recent Jubilee lie-view a portsihotilli, died frol s,rJeuw at Kew™ i&rxvs&t A large number of South T ;n,^i„ i • completed their harvest work on si11^ n?5.a SJaK,teiuanpS br I^A^Sat fcpUding. a' a7s- a 3uatter afc! At Chatham, on Sitm-da- i attached to a brewer's• • hor/'C3 road locomotives. The van at two smashed, aud the driver n, Par(iall> over and killed. med Carr' was run lorse belrm'S firm took f right and hnlfwl ° <L a ^01l^cn wore knoekod down, and one .Mi Y; '*1 kiiu-j. Tho lulsa 'J-th' witnessed the accident. emiaren At the inquiry at Cholderton, nea- Sali.hnrv on Saturday, into the death of the R w k' .hero. Dr. iu-rn,, I, » the nature of the injuries that the denoted accidentally fell into the well in which the body was found Accidental death was the verdict, In the early hours of Saturday momin<* the stables of Mr. Charles William Smith, provision merchant, Green-street, Bethnal-green, E., were broken into by burglars, who contrived to escape with a horse and a four-wheeled covered van, which contained two and a half cases of eggs and a considerable qaautity of butter, lard, bacon, &c. At a meeting of the Metropolitan Asylums Board a communication was received from the Local Government Board authorising the managers to purchase from the Corporation of the Citv cf London a plot of land at the corner of Carmelite- street, on the Embankment, as a site for new offices, at a cost not exceeding £ 53.000, and sanctioning the raising of a loan for the purpose. At Wednesbury, a young man, named William evern, was shewn to have been guilty of cruel bp d<>-°'I °,f,his wife- altei inarrvin" her <,CaCrted her, and refused to maintain her. He subsequently was ordered by the magistrates to maintain his wife, but heVr i g the magistrates' order at defiant y 1 arrested on a warrant. As he st'ilf1 e support his wife, lie was sent tr> « refll;5ed to one month with hard labour Gaol for The German Emueror I, member of the committee whoT^ t0 63 ments for the race for his Jni o e arran«e* a handsome silver ci»ar-c4p f ,D at C°TS signed, and bearing a suitat'i b?a,lt,fully de- gold letters. suitable inscription in j The captain of the Briti«i, lm; brought to the pn-p.ssel Criasmore PCi tuguese sailors, whom Jdistressed Gibraltar. The captain expr^sse^lu "J. ni6a? a r. -ime has been committal « 5, be.llcf tlia ani-that the comrades of the 11 scaS' co'-red met with foul plav whom hc suC' lia-^e been banded over to 'tho Z tlu'ee Portuguese the Sl,«ffield poiicc Joseph Wilson on a charge nfi a man name,d was locked up and founded, ru,1kenness. He Patrick Luby, collier, tbirt-v10 Vm C>illS' • in Ladys'nore Colliery, Little T vvbll?t working was buried under a'tall Qf' ronf^61"' n(^ar ,!o^ton; internal injuries. Verdict i' sustaining fatal The two men drowned -wln^1 ^eafch" Bournemouth have been id ^athing Barnado Peverulle, assistant as John and Eugene Peverelle, a voiin J1 Vey01'' Coventry, The Rev. J. Hill, of Foiw f' denly while spending his h stone, died, sud- faniily at Bryn Penylan, neir r> J3 with his found" dying in the bathroom abon- He was AVilliam Bodin, of BirminHi keeper, committed suicide wharf Dudley, by hanging himself i ^tlierton, near after being bitten by a do"- "ra brewhouse, during temporary insanity. Verdict, suicido One of the locked-out eno-inpn^= i. T a fortnight ago, was cominittod f ^!ho' days for intimidation, was relea«o^ *°r ^en Gaol on Saturday. He was Armlt^ gates by a large crowd and warmi^ „ ,ie pr\son The Rochdale coroner held an • 6 me car: er named Jones, who, whe^ 011 a horses over Blackstone Edge, a stoonr'n^^0 ing Yorkshire and Lancashire wa« +i divid- th3 ground, sustaining fatal injuries 7'^ accidental djath. J"Ues- Verdict, A fully laden coal train was runr.;„~ • o, derland from Letton Colliery when in" of the waggon immediately be>>;bottom fell out and five or six waggons behind^vvere smished. The engine was suddeni >, and the driver and fireman had narr^' Pu^'ed up, The Radical agent at Leicester 0M[,ESCAPES- John Kirkwood, the well-kti0Wn objected to teing on the list for the b.)rou«i, as lie Y-lender, I'rance and had no residence in t'l, .a» llv0- Jn wood did not appear to supnort 1,<)w.n-. Kirk," tlie Revising Barrister struck nm- -ls c'ai,n» ant^ At the conclusion of Uw I'l",Mnw- v. Shrewsbury, at Shrewsburv "latcli. Newport being conveyed from the field' in'6 P,ayers werc when the front wheel broke •,„/ waggonette upset. Knight, the full back', and Wn?i, ti » centre forward, were badly bruise 1 Mary Jones, widow, was charaed 'af r> p with steaiiiv* coil, value 3J. tim ^ontefract the Acton Hall Colliery Con'm-uiv heap. Prosecutors stated th-it' t] L''°m f- -.vcrc takon solely to r-rote=t the n,^S«5S SS to tvss.' «*ot **«?• An Italian warship has been ordered to Tet^an ini connection with the piratical attacks of the J kill S. The Emperor of China has conferred unon M. laure the Grand Cross of the Order of the Double Dragon. By the conditions of the peace concluded between t.ie two opposing parties in Uruguay, the Blancos and the Colorado*, the former reeeiv* six departments, and the widows of thoso killed duiiug the war will i e paid an itideinnity. i

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The Cumbrian may be obtained every Friday morning from the following newsagents — Mr. W. WHITTIXGTON, Post-office, Neath. Misses HOPKINS & ROBERTS, newsagents Mr. A. H. RICHARDS, Cattle-st. & Glamorgan-st. HOLLowA y's FANCY EMPORIUM, Station-road. W. H. SMITH & SONS, Railway Bookstall.

We are sorry to learn that Dr. Jenkins has resigned his appointment as second master at the County School, Neath, a. step greatly regretted by the governors of the institution and the ma- jority cf the young students. The Science and Art Classes are again open for the session, and, doubtless, will be well attended by our younger inhabitants. The secretary, Mr. Lewis C. Thomas, solicitor, will supply any needed information respecting the work during the coming session. On Sunclay, harvest festival services were held at Herbert-road Baptist Chapel, when sermons were preached bv the pastor. be Rev. T. W. George, and the Rev. D. W. Hopkins. On Mon- day, there was a public meeting at the chapel, and the fruit and vegetables were on sale at the close, the proceeds of which went towards the chapel debt fund. The annual fair pas cd off very cnjoyably during the past week, the weather being especially at- tractive, and the fun of the fair heartily indulged in by the usual crowds of holiday folks and the inhabitants. This was probably the last fair to be holden on the old ground, but arrangements for future fairs are already made. It will be seen by our report tLat the Borough Police, under the command of Mr. Head Consta- ble Eva; s, was inspectel by Captain Parry, Her Majesty's Inspector ot Constabulary, on Satur- [ tiny la-t. Lis worship the Mayer, Mr. A. Russell Ti oma-S, aild other mc-mbers of the Watch Com- I mitte1, l c rig pvcsemt. Captam ?a_n',v' inspected the staff, and expressed Ins sati-fajtion with the condition of the force. He also com- plimented the Head Con table on the adttrrablo manner in which the police books, returns, &e., were kept by Acting-sergeant Barne5, and further highly pnvsed the officer in charge (Sergeant Jouee) on the clean and orderly management of the boi'otlgri cells. The new police clothing, sup- plied by Me v?i s, Pearson and Higgins, Bristol, was also commended and altogether the Inspec- tor was very pleased with the condition of the Force, both county and borough. A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER SUSTAINS FATAL INJURY. —Mr. William Hazelby. an eldn-ly commercial traveller, living at 1. Woodland Villas, Pontypridd, died on Monday morning from the effects ot injuries sustained by falling out of a trap at Tonyrefail, last Thursday. Mr. Jobtt Thomas James, s oemaker, living at the latter place, states that the deceased got out of the trap, and when attempting to get in again the horse started, and Hazelby overbalanced and fell head first over the end of the trap. He was carried to an adjacent house, and attended by Dr. Rowlands, and the same night he was taken to his home at Pontypridd in a cab. Dr. Roach, assistant to Dr. Howard lavies, attended the deceased, who remained unconscious until his death at midday on Monday. LIBERAL ORGANISATION AT NEATH. — A meeting of Liberals, convened by circular, was held at the Town Hall, on Friday night, to consider proposals for the organisation of the Welsh Liberd Party by the establishing of a National Federation Committee. Mr. Hopkin Morgan, J.P., presided.—The Rev. Edward Morgan and the Rev. D. W. Hopkins expressed th. mselves in favour of the proposed scheme, r which was warmly advocated by Mr. Philip Jenkin^, metal smelter.—Councillor Edward Davies reminded the meeting of the excellent work wh ch was done by the Neath Liberal Association of former years, and said it was their first duty to form a local organisation which would be active and watchful in the interest, of the cause. The convention, to which they were asked to send delegates, was to be held on the 15th inst., and it was impossible under the circumstances to make arrangements in so short a time. He moved that a Liberal Association be re-started at Neath.The Rev. T. W. George =ec nded, and the motion was carried. SENSATIONAL CASE IN THE RHONDDA.—On Monday. at the Ystrad Police Court (before Mr. D \Y. "Davids, Mr. E. H. Davies, and Councillor D! Thomas), George H. Hooper, landlord of a hotel at Abergavenny, but formerly of the Queen's Hotel, Pentre, Rhondda, was summoned ) for dserting his wife and four children. Mr. D. Jonc-, solicitor, Pentre, who appeared for the compladiant, said that the parties had been married about seven years, and had lived at the Queen's HoteL Pentre, for years. Defendant had spent 1£5,000 of the complainant's money, she having that sum when she was married to the defendant. She was a widow previously and he a widower. Five months ago hi deserted her and left her penniless. She had since to depend upon charity and her re atJves. The defendant had purchased a hu-ge hotel at Abergavenny and lea-ed it to his father. He had Lot contributed any money to her since the elesertion, He had assaulted her brutally (according to her evidence) on numerous occasions, and several times threat- ened her, exclaiming that wore it not for the law .-he would not be alive. The Bench made an i order of £1 a week towards the maintenance of herself and the children. POLICE INSPECTION.—On Saturday. Captain Parry, H.M. Imp ctor of Con-tahulary. visited Neath', and inspected the Neath borough police for -e. Head-Constable Evaus, two serg-eant*, and the constables were on parade in their new clùthinz, and presented a smart appearance. The [Mayor "(Mr. A. Russell Thomas), the ex-Mayor (Mr. Hopkin Jone-), and Councillor Kiw;irl Davies were present. An inspection was also made of the police cells and the police office books, and satislaction was expressed. The ceils ,It the lo,:k-up are qni'e specimens of cleanliness. Later in the day Captain Parry inspected the Veath division of the Glamorgan Con"tahulu.ry- a fine bodv of men. The Inspector was accom- panied by "Deputy-Chief-Constable Thomas. 111- ress prevented the attendance ot Chief-Constat le Lindsav. The clothing (great coats included) .vas care1 ully examined and approved. Sergeant Stan field, county drill instructor, put the men throuo-h company drill and divisional drill-m- =ti uct° r Lynch conducted the sword exercises. The evolutions, which took place on the spacious roadway, Station-square, were witnessed by an interested crowd. Captain Parry expressed his approval of all he saw, including the cells and p lice station, and also the books, kept by Sergt. Bntns. NEATH GUARDIANS. THE CHAPLAINCY QUESTION. The Neath Board of Guardians met on Tuesday at the Board Room at tne Wo khouse, when there were prc-ent--Mr. Hopkm .Tones (cha'rman), Mr. TVluir (vr-e-chairuian), toe Kevs. J. Foulkes and John Edward-, Mo- era. E. Davit s, John Morgan iOvmmer) Re-'S Thomas, S. L. Davies, Isaac llvars J E. Moo.e, B. A. Griffiths, D. W. Jones, VVm. Jones, J. \V'r;1'rT'ft H-?1liicTni.Johu J,.nes (Cwmavon),Ll D. How-ells, J. H. Moore, Tfvin Da iel ana V\ u- xn k. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE.—The Chairman ^pminderl the Boa-d that sinca their la-t meeting the Archdeacon of Llandaff, their old and greatly- esteemed chap'ain, had P-^ed away. He had eld the latter othce for 4- years and was mo t- re-ula- in his attendance and duties. He had been informed by Mrs. ^dls (toe matron) that during her term of office extending to 22 years here h-Ld li t bem a single absence from duty on the wart of the archdeacon or his deputy. The Pointed arc!ldeacon was weil-krown not only in thae afish but throughout the county ami Wales <r. nei-ally- He was a true nationali-t, and did evevtbh-K he could to nSbold t-:o interests of his county in every sense He was a true patriot and tl pv all severely t"lt his loss. He moved •a vote of condolence with Mrs. Griffiths and the f., -i their sad bereavement.—Carried. E 'n B-1* *rv c™™ asked the Board to approve of Dr 11. T. Williams as Ins demity. »5ld thi^ Was a?reed t0" APPOINTMENT OF CHAPLAIN. The Rev. J. Edwards said it was necc-aiy to arrange for the contimrition of the rehgtous services, and he o-ave notice of motion tor the ensuing meeting Thst instead ot appointing a permanent ol a ii lai'n. the clergymen and ministers of all deuominat ons ot Nonconformists be asked to conduct the religious se-\iee ? in the Workhouse and in rotation. —1 he chairman gave notice that he would that day fortnight move- t;-e appointment of a chaplnin for tue house.— The clerk pointed out the regulations ol the Local Government Board on t-is question. Mr. B. A Griffiths moved that the appointment be advertised in order to save time, as by the regulations they had to allow"two m etings to occur before liliing the vacancy-—This was duly seconded.—Toe Rev. J 'gd^ai-ds moved and Mr. Isaac EVHIIS cppoiid^'d q direct negative.—The Board divide 1 and the voting was equal-10 to 10-and the chairman f?a(re °astlng vote in favour ot the motion to iidvertise. NEATH BOROUGH POLICE.—MONDAY. Before Hopkin Jones ex-Mayor, Hopkin Morgan, C V Gardner, and David Davies, Esqrs.] AF^X'IATION. — T..OS. Llewelyn. haulier. powell's Court, -vas ordered to pay 3s. a week and costs, having pleaded guilty to being the father of the Child of Gwe.nbian Morgan, of the Green. THJSFT OF TIMBER. Edward Selby, of Skew-en a stoker in the employ of the Neat h Steel Sheet a!d Galvanising Company, was summoned for having felonionslv; taken away five pieces of timber These were identified by Mr. Copley, the manager and secretary of the company. P.C. Morgan said he was on etuty at an early hour on the 4th of September in Chemical Works-road, and hearing something tail went towards the premises, and f-und the timber on the road. Defendant was on tho ftn-e. Hclby pleaded gmtty, and was fined £ 1 and costs. UWOUND MEAT.—Morris Scholard, a cattle I driver, was summoned f"r depositing a, calf at t! e borough slaughter home, which was killed there, but which was unfit for human consumption. Mr. W. H. David rlefended,and evidence having been given by Mr Davies, inspector of the slaughter house, the advocate said that defendant had acted openly in this matter. He had gome to the inspector, from whom he learnt that the calf had been burned, and said, That's all right the men had no right to sell it." It had been given to Scholard. Fined 49s. and costs, or a month's imprisonment. A BRUTAL HUSBAND.—Sarah Edwards, lodging-hou«e keeper, of Cattle-street, under the Summary Jurisdiction Married Woman's Act, summoned her husband, John Edward, a hawker, and asked for a judicial separation, orders for the cust dy of the children, and for maintenance. Mr. W. H. David represented the complainant the defendant did not appear. The evidence of the wife showed that she had been subjected to brutal ill-usage from her husband, who had been summoned to the court eight times for his conduct. In July last he was sent to gaol for a month without the option of a fine. On the previous Thursday he came home drunk and assaulted hpr violently and also smashed the windows. She had to call ia the police. A judicial separation was granted, with t le cu-tody of the children, and deiendantto pay 10s. a week maintenance. PICKING POCKETS AT THE FAIR.—A young man. named David Morgan, who said he belonged to Plascoed, Y^tradgunlais, was charged with stealing a purse containing lis. also a pocket- handkerchief and a glove, the property of Miss Elizabeth Davies, a young ladv living with her uncle, a contractor, at GnolI Park-road. lbe complainant said she visited one of tie shoves, when she felt a hand in her pocket, and turning round accused the prisoner of stealing her purse. He said he knew no'liing of it. and per,1aps sae would find it on the ground. She saw her glove, and the purse was foand under the canvas.— Charles Jury, a showman, found the purse in his dressing-room, where the defendant hal b,cp!- I Jno. Thomas, collier, of Moore to also gave evidence. P.C. Davies proved apprehending the prisoner.—Accused pleaded not guilty, but|ha .vas fined 40s. and cests in default a month's imprisonment. LIBERAL MEETING AT NEATH. A meeting of Liberals was held at the Gwya Ran, Neath, on Monday night, undpr the presi- dency of Councillor Hopkin Morgan, J.P. Supporting the Cnairman en the platform were Mr. D. Brynmor Jones. Q.C.. M.P., Mr D A Tnomas, M.P., Mr. F. Maddison: M P Mr Morgan Thomas, secretary South Wales Liberal Federation Alderman Isaac Evans, Mr. D. T. Sims, J.P., the Rev. Edward Morgan. Councillor E. S. Phillips, the Rev. James Edwards, Mr. John Tal esin Dade". Mr. Daniel Davies, the R^v. D. W. Hopkins, Councillor A Ge rge. Rev. T. W. George, Rev. W. Thomas (Porth), Mr. J. L. Taylor, Mr. J. P;.rry, Mr. B. Giiffiths and Mr. Harry Williams, secretary Neath Liberal C u\ Councillor Hopkin Morgan, in opening the proceedings, delivered an able speech, in which he gave further prcof of his attachment to Liberal principles. Councillor E. S. Phillips luoved "That this meeting desires to express its confidence in the South Wales Lib?ral Federation, and gratitude for its faithful efforts in endeavouring to perfect organisation in South Wales, and further this meeting is of opinion that the time has fully come when the party in this section of the Swansea district should be thor. uglily organised, and that steps be immediately taken to do so." The Rev. Edward Morgan seconded. Mr. D. A. Tiiomas, M.P.. supported the resolu- tion. and. alluding to the work of the South WaL's Liberal Federation, said that Mr. Morgan lhonias. the secretary, was always realy for work. Dealing with current politic?, the lion, member said that troubles had come through the abandonment of the policy of Sir Henry Fowler, and he f.-It that in regard to foreign masters there should be a continuation of policy. Alluding to the unsatisfactory Education Bill, he sa;d the proselytising tendencies of the Church school- masters were much encouraged. In regard to the Disestablishment of the Church, he argue 1 that this was a rjuestion which should not be put back, It deprecated the proposal to put it back, and such a proposal had been made. The question had been fought, and it had gained a certain place, and he felt that questions affecting agri- culture. or any other matter, should not be allowed to supersede that of Disestablishment. (Hear, hear.) With persistent effort they would see the much-desired measure of Disestablish- ment carried. (Loud cheers.) Mr. F. Maddison. said he wa.s delighted to address a Welsh audience, as Wales loved religious equality, detested clericalism, and had spoken out grandly upon the temperance que?tion. He said he supported the Libe:al party because they 11 id dor,e a good deal notwithstanding the battalions of the peers. The success of a Government was sometimes better shown in administration than in legislation, and that would be claimed for the Liberals. The Tories, with their unexampled opportunities, with a yielding and subservient House of Lords, what could they not have done They bad passed a Conciliation Act, a Truck Act. and a Compensation Bill, the latter be'ng a very choice piece of iugsrlery. Toryism had its root in landlordism, and love of the landlord class was shown by the readiness with which subsidies were granted to the clas;. Mr. IVIaddison dealt severely with the Labour party, and condemned j the tendency to label questions as labour and non- labour. The action of the Labour party was such that the working classes had a right to demand of them, in plain Yorkshire, what their game was. All questions which came into the House of Commons were labour qtie^ti m-. Who could; properly s.a v t lat tempera-.ee was not a labour question r Education likewise was emphatically a labour question. Many men ho knew who were posing as the friends of labour were by their tactics putting back the goal of their longing ar.d playing false with their principle. The Labour party "and the L beral party should travel toge-her until it could be shown that a cause for 1 parting bad arisen. That time had certainly not come now, when they were face to faci with a dull, heavy weight of re-action. (Cheers.) Mr. D. Brynmor Jones, QC., M.P., who also supported the resolution, dc dared that the elec- tion of Mr. Maddbon was an indication of the reaction which, when the opportunity camp. would cause the recovering of the seats* lo-t in Wab's at tne last election. Those losses, he firmly b lieved, were quite accidental. So far from losing heart they would get r. aJy for the struggle which they dil not know how Fo:m would be upon them." Thev did not know when their designing political opponents might not spring an election upon them. It would come probably as a thief in the night. Tho resolution was carried with the utmost unanimitv, and the meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks.

BRITOX FERRY. DEATH OF MR DD. JONES.—It is with reg-rat we have to record the death of Mr. David Jones, St. Clement's-terrace, which took place on Tues ay last. Deceased had been a ling for many months. To meet the demands of the increasing popula- tion, and on the alert for a good speculation, the | Britonferry Co-operative Society intend budding seven bouses in Ynysymaerdy. Several tenders have been sent in, that of Messrs. Goner Bros. being accepted. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—This place of worship, which has been overhauled an 1 pamted, was re-opened on Kunday last. The Rev. \V. Ingli James, of Ponthir, preached excellent sal- mons throughout the day, al-o on Monday even- ing. Collections were made towards the renova- tion fun I, to meet the recent expense, which an ounts to about £ 120. GLOOMY TRADE OUTLOOK.—Last Monday week notices were posted up at Baglan Bay 1 in Works to the effect that all contracts between the employers and the* workmen would cease in twenty-eight days from the date of notce and since then similar notices have been posted at the Vernon Works. The outlook ill th s district is therefore not reassui ing. A.VTTIENT TO A GROOM.—A grooin name 1 Hardino- in tin employ of Mr. VV. H. P. Jenkins, Baglan. in company with another O-rootn was exercis ng some ra'her spirited Corses, when the horse Harding was riling idenlv shied, throwing him on to the road" His head came in contact with tho curbstone causing concussion of the brain. Although out of dinger, Harding is still IN a. serious condition. FUNERAL SERMON.-—On Sundav last. at the Co gregational Church, the Rev. S. C Pinch of Mumbles, preac ledjthe funeral sermon of the late Miss M. A. Davies, ot Brynawel. The r v. gPI1- tlenian took his text from the cxvi P-alm 7th veise. Ret u-n, 0 my soul, unto thy rest." He dwelt lor some line upon the genuine character wh c.i deceased bore, and on her faithfulness in conn'c.ion wiili the church. Dec-ased passed away at Devynock. and was interred in St. Mar. 's Chniehyurd, Britonferry. D.ep sympathy is felt for her sister in her sad' berc-aveaient. VISIT OF MR. TENNYSON SMITH-THE MOCK TRIAL.—Wbut may be termed most successful temperance mi-sio i concluded here on Tuesday with the most interesting feature of the p o- gramme. The campaign commen -ed on Wtdnes- day last at. Bethesda Chapel. Alt >r the reception, Mr. Smith delivend his lecture In Darkest i D'inkdom," Mr. W. Morr s i eing 'mail-man.—On Thursday, at the same P'j106 (f worship, h. delighted his hr-arei s with The Drink Demon." Mr. A. Ste-1 occupied the chair. At the Congre- Rational C apel, on Friday evening, he. c-hose "The Great Struggle "as his subject, Mr. J Eager p esiding.—At Kehoboth Chapel, on Satur- day, "The search light flashed on the liquo- traffic." the chair being occupied by Councillor P-illips, Nrath.—-On Sunday two meetings were held, one iu the afternoon at Salein. This meet- ing was held specially for children nnd was well attended. Councillor Davies took the chair. In the evening at Bethel, to a packed house, crowd, f having to stand and many unable to obtain admission, he delivered a lecture, Arrows from a warrior s quiver." The Rev. II. Hughes was chairman.—At Bethel, on Monday evening, he delivered his final lecture, the meeting being literally packed and crowds unable to obtain standing room, the subject being ''Cannonading all along the hne," Mr. D. Evans presiding. During Mr. Smith's stay at this place he has done an immense amount of good, and no doubt if he visits us ajain he will be accorded a most hearty welcome. Over 200 pledges were taken daring the mission.- On Tuesday night, at the Yernon-place Schools, the mission was concluded with a Trial of Alcohol." This special night has everywhere proved most attractive, and Briton Ferry wa> no exception to the rule. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. T. Williams. Mr. Mansel Hunter acted as judge, Mr. Smith took the role of counsel for the prosecution, and the committee secured thi able services of Mr. A. J. Jeffreys as counsel for the defence. So far as possible the style of procedure in a court of justice was followed, though everything which tends to the burlesque was studiously avoided. The prisoner (a bottle of beer) was arraigned on the charge of robbery and murder, an j atter the usual formalities the lecturer was called upon to open his case. This he did ia a forcible and dramatic way. The address was wholly devoted to proving that prisoner robs men of will, reason, health, wealth, happiness, &a. For the de'ence Mr. Jeffreys was called upon, and he did his workudmirablv. He treated his subject from a medicinal point of view, and cl ijmed that pc pie were gluttons in many things besdps drunken- ness. For the prosecution Mr. D. Evans gave evidence, but no witness was called fo: the defence. After the summit up of the jud.e the jury retired, and after a hit af muddling, which wa, not en the programme, they returned v.ifh # verdict of guilty, and the prisoner was fo'.iljVvivh condemned to have his needi brok^i 'tS being promptly ca-ri.d out,. 4' ü .cs the ine««'V- vue conclusion of jir. Smith proposed a vote of tbauks to the judge and Mr. Jeffreys, and said that dur.ng his experience on the platform for 15 years he never bad such a goal defence offered against him, some cf the points being very clever indpe i: an t frcm so young a judge, his certainly was the most careful and clever summing up he hal ever li-ard. A vote of thanks was also accorded to the committee and the secretary, Mr. J. D. Jones, for their indefatigable services. e'eoroses were rendered by a party of children and solos by Misses Morris, Martin, and Dnvies, and Mr. T. Morris.

PORT TALBOT AND ABERAYOX XOTES. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—At Cwmavon, on Satur- day, a man named \Vilkins, employed as a stoker Oil one of the engines belonging to tae Rio Tinto Capper Company, met with an accident so se.'ious taat ne-essitated the amputation of all the fore part of his foot. A JW 1-E- Whil i a gentleman named Williams and his wife, from Mc-thvr were driving in company with Mr. and M s. John Davies, diapei. Cwmavoc, alor-g- the Gtvmavon- roa L oa Friday, the hcrse took fright at a pa-sing van and. ill springing to the side of the road, smashed the shafts. The occupant of the trap were thrown violently out. Ail escaped serious injury except Mr. Williams, who had one of his arms broken. ODDFELLOWS' PKESENTATION.—On Saturday night Pro. C.S. Bro. M. B. Davies. of the Aber- av. n District I.O.O.F., M.U., was the recipient of a silver, wat h and gold chain anl gold jewel, presented by the members of the society in recognition of the valuable services rendered ta the lodge for up -Yards of 23 years. The presenta- tion was made at the Lor*. Ne'son Clab-:oom, Copper H"use Inn, Cwinavon, when there was a large number of brothers present, over whom G.M. C. T. Davies presided. The presentation was made by P.P.G. Bros. W. Jenkins ani Beasley, who, witli appropriate addresses, handed over the watch and chain and g old jewel respec- tively. Messrs. W. R. Potts. Alf. Roberts, A. R. Davies, Rnd John Jenkins also spoke in high praise of 1Ur. Davies' worth. Tl1e recipient, in his acknowledgment, made a br'ef, suitable, and touching speech. Du-ing tbe evening ?ongs and recitations wer3 given UY,1 large number of the Brothers, which wound up at 10 p.m. with Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." ABERAVON SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting cf the Aberavon School Board was held on Monday. Present: Alderman Rees Thomas (in the chair), Revs. H. Morris (vicar), D. Griffiths. J. Fioukes, Mess's. W. illanis and J. Davies. The tender of Messrs. T. M. Jones & Sons for the supply of 5.000 attendance tickets was acceptel. Tre Revs. Giiffiths and Ffoukes were appointed to attend at the Drawing Examination to he held in October, aDd the other subjects of examination were left to a con-uitation with the teachers. A memorandum was read from the Local Govern- ment Beard rela'ive to the closing of schools to prevent the spread of disease. On the motion of the Vicar, seconded bv Mr. Wm. Williams, it was agreed that the letter be laid on the t^ble. ABERAVON REVISION COURT.—On Monday Mr. Howell Jeffreys presided over the Revision Court held at Aberavon for the parishes of Ahe-avon. Margam, Pontrhydyfen, Cwmavon, and Baglan (H;ghcr- and Lower). Mr. L!" d Evans (Conservative sub-agent for Mid-Glamorgan) represented the Cons <rvative interests, and Mr. Moses Thomas, solicitor, Aberavon, the Liberal- In Cwmavon and Margam p:uisbe3 there were Conservative gains of eight fur each pari-h. Honnurs were ea-y at Pontrhydyfen and Baglan. At Aberavon there were no objections on either side to the occupiers, old lodgers, or ownership lists. There was a considerable increase on the occupiers list ou which the Unionists have a substantial gain. Kew lodgers, Radical claims. 30: objections sustained, 10; retained, 2J. Unionist claims, 33: objections sustaba-d, 5; retained, 33. Nett Unionist gain on new lodger li-t, 13. COUNP1 POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. [Before Mr. D. R. David (in the cliQir), the Mayor (Councillor H. Richards), and Mr. J. M. Smith.) OCCASIONAL LICENSE,—in occasional license was granted to Mr. David, Somersetshire Hotel, Taibach. for the 15th. 16th', and 17th inst., on the o 'casi ii of the G1 an u-gan Rifle Association Meeting, at Margam Park. MUZZLELESS.— W. Rees, Cwmavon; Jenkin Rees, estate agent, Cwmavon and John Mason, were eich fined 1 s. and costs for allowing ther dogs to stny on the highway with- out the regulation muzzle. Noisy GANG.—James Saunders, in Market- place. Cwmavon; David Davies, in Cwmavon- road: and — Abraham, in Cwmavon-road, were each nue i 5s and costs for being drunk, swearing and making a disturbance.-Wdli.m Bausey and David Jenkins wire charged witli being drunk and refusing to quit the bomer.-it dnr; Hot.d, Tiibach on the evening ot t e 6th iii-t.—J. David said that he requested Bausey and Jenkins to leave and Jenkins did so instantly, but Bausey became very disorderly and used fibhy languige, and declined several times to leave, and attempted to strike Jenkins, lie did not Know why Jenkins was summoned.—Inspector Macdomldexola.inei that the information they had was that the two men were fighting, and if it ha 1 not been th it the Court was adjourned on Mon lay last there « ould probably have been a different tale.—Bausey was fined 20s. inclusive, and Jenkins was discharged. A DEPLORABLE STATE OF EXISTENCE AT CYMMEK.—Benjamin Han is and his wife Rachel Harris were charged, at the instance of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. with the wilful neglect of their six childien, ranging from three months to nine years of age.— Mr. Vi'ier Leeder an In-pector Pearce, of Swan- sea prosecuted, and Mr. Moses Thomas, Aberavon, defended.—The story told by the In-p?ctor to the B.-nch re veal .'d a sickening and deplorable stat? af ex'stence. He said that he visited the house, 31, Maigam-street Cymmer, on the 15th March. The mother was drunk and there were four children the'e. The children w re fairly weli nourished, but their clothing was extrt-mely ragged, and their bodies was exposed at several places. They were ingrained wi'h di't, and on t cir bodies were blisters and marks caused by vermin. The ro ams were swarming with ail kinds of vermin.—The wo nnn stated that FIle could not clean tho place as she ha ) no money to buy soavi and had no washing tub. Her husband came home drunk nearly every day and did not give her any money, and were it not for the neighbours giving them bits of meat they would have starved —The husband, on the other hand, state 1 that" it was the wife who spent everything he gave her in drink.—Mr. Moses Thomas made an able spee-h for the d fence, but the Bench coviMdortd the n,s proved and fined defendants 40s e^>oh OT, i „ V -Mr. Leeder said that the SocW l VT socially thank P.C. Griffin for the W w'n v i voluntarily taken in the matte, rl Ye*. I think the officer has aeted i • li s evidence was outspoken and ti V' ASSSAX. LT.—There ;UE summons, in which LLE-ELB,™N Thomas, and John Wi T -LH°MAS xajbas:i, constituted Mi* r* -Evans prosecuted, and V ^e'end--d.—After a km-z and cotnact ng bearing, the Bench d- cided to dismiss the ca-e.s. each having to pay their own costs. NIGGER AND MONEY Box.—Harry Stuart, » mgger, pl-aded not gulty" 10 stealinga cbila n money box. containing Is. 4Jd., the piopt-rty 01 Lilly Husband. 4. Pieasant-place. Abera\on- e V'11S fined 10s.' and costs.—In defence, prisoner st itcd. I did not take de money. nioriev in de box. I was much toxieated, and Uuy stele 19s. 2d. out of my pocket. MARGAM DISTRICT COUNCIL A mpPting of this Council was Ik hi1 osi Monday, when Mr. Edward Ivnox presided. The minutes of the P'-evious meeti g were read and co, firmed. The Sunatoriuui Committee rep- rted that Mr. Wuir Lad been proposed as chairman m rilacc of Mr. Knox, resigned, but te had stat-d Lis inabidtv to accept the position. Mr. Evuu Davies had th refore been electrd. The Clerk thereupon read a letter from Mr. Evan Davies, which stated that he thanked the committee for electing him, but that he would be unable to accept the position. Mr. Knox Then you are still in want of chairman 1 oy Mr. Knox complained that the Medical Officer had several times been specially requested to particularise the seats of the oat break of infectious diseases, but he had not done so. He therefore moved that the Medical Viliccr be agaia. requested to do so. Mr. Muir seconded, and it was agreed to. Mr. Knox then called attention to a paragraph in a pamphlet ls-ai -d by the Local Governm-mfc Board on contagious diseases; which showed the absolute necessity, for the purpose of staying the spread of any disease, that isolation should be procured wherever possible. Mr. Knox said tha*- was exactly the opinion he held, and which he propagated, and he moved that the paper be placed belore the Council for perusal. Mr. Byass seconded, and it was carried. Mr. Rees Lle.veilyn complained that the smoke tjst was not u-ed in the inspection of drains. The present house to house inspection, he contended, was (,f no use ani was simply a waste of time, and was ineffective in every way. Ha proposed that the smoke test be adopted. Mr. Knox It Mr. Liyvvellyn's idea is to stop t'1e spread of disease I am with him. He bad. iiid more to do with Mr. Bishop t an auy of them, and he knew him as an excellent and capaole servant. He secouoed the proposition. Mr. Bya-s thought it was unfair for tlia Inspector to have v. hat was tantamount to a vote of censure passed on him for what was not his duty. The smoke t'st was not usual, and in place of any definite instructions 0:1 the mat-er from tne Conn?!]. i £ was jjot Jj:s duty. Complaints fcfct be cade against the officials unl-ss there Was something definite to go upon, and that tb-;v.a wore fft"t? and tigufes forthcoming. It « ii i-- rkfisj placed tne toanui ia an a a. L) Mr. Knox did not take it as being a censure upon anyone, and he did not second the pro- position in that light. Mr. Rees Llewellyn th-ni proposed "that■ tha house to house inspection be done away with, but there was no sec-nder. Mr. Knox There is na one to second that proposition and I therefore heartily congratulate the Council upon its good sense, as a more outrageous motion he had never heard. Mr. Llewellyn attempted to rep v. but was ruled out of order.

LLAXDnJj. At the Shire Hal], on Monday, Mr. William Denmin Benson revised the lists cf Parliamen- tary, Local Government and parochial electors for the several parishes of Llaudilofawr. Llande- feisant, Llanfilangel-Ci-fargen, Llangathen, and Llanfihungel- Aberbythick, the recult- on the claims and objections being a decided gain in favour of the Conservatives. They wore represented by Mr. Evan Joues and Mr. J. W. Nicholas, LIVE STOCK SHOW. The annual show of live stock took place under the auspices of the Llandilo Agricultural Socicty. on Tuesday, in Cilcennin Field, which made the best showyard conceivable. The weather being fine, a great number of the entrants—some 150 in excess of last year-were not in evidence, owing- to the ingathering of the corn in the district but the attendance of spec- tators. including a goodly sprinkling of the nobility and gentry of the neighbourhood, was exceedingly gratifying to the promoters, who had in the person of Mr. G. Williams, King's Head, a most courteous and indefatigable secretary. Generally speaking, the exhibits made a grand di-play. The judges were-.—Light horses, Messrs. R, H. Harries, Pembroke, and Daniel Davies, Lamphey: carthorse-, Messrs. Thomas Jenkins, Dowlais. and George Prout, Pembroke; coloured cattle and sheep. Messrs. James, Llwyn- jack, and Thomas Evans, Boncath black cattle and pigs, Messrs. W. G. James, Pembroke, and Daniel Jenkins, Lampeter. LIST OF AWARDS. CATTLE.—Blar.-k or Castiemartin breed, open to tenant farmers. Bull-I, D. P. Davies, Glan- mynis 2. J. Davies, Llanwrda. One-year-old bulJ-I and 2, O. L. Davies, Tvpioca. Cuw in miik-I and 2. 0. L. Davies, Typicca. Two-year- oid heiter-I, D. P. Davies, Glanmynis 2, V. L. Davies, Typicca. Yearling heifer-I, O. L. Davie?. Typicca 2. David Jones, Crachty. Pair of steers—1, Mrs. Williams, Love Lodge 2, H. Thomas, Brynwgan. Heifer calf- 1, O. L. Davies, Typicca 2, Mrs. Williams, Love Lodge. Pair of steer calves under 10 months old —1. E.Roderick, Llettygiyd. Bull calr—1, O. L. Davies, Typic-a 2, — Davies, Dcrrym alon. Any breed except the black or Castiemartin (open to Oarmartnenshire).— Bull—1, Lord Dynevur 2. L. Jones, Meliudre Mill, Dryslvyn. Cow in in Ik at the time. lnus*: calve before being slaughtered—1 and 2, Lord Dynevor. Two-year- old heifer, mu-t calve before being slaughtered— 1, W. and D. E. Harries. Dryslwynfawr 2, N. Jones, Danyradt Farm. Yearling- heifer-I, John R cliards, Go ly wernen 2, Lord Dynevor. Ditto open to te jant farmers only.—Bull—1, Edward Lewis, Cillefwr 2, Mrs. Thomas, Cwmwern. Yearling bull—1, R. Footman, Hafodwen 2, — Thomas, Pentredavis. Cow Ul milk at the time— 1 and 2, — Ttiomas, Pentredavis. Two-year-old heifer-I, W. and D. E. Haiaies, Dryslwynfawr 2. N. Jones, Danyrallt Farm. Yearling heifer— 1, John Richards, Gelly wernen 2, N. Jones, Danyrallt Farm. Pair of yearling st ers—1 and 2, Daniel Jones, Capel Isaac. Pair of steer calves under 10 months old—1, David Rees Glanswyth 2, Thomas Jones, Dryslwyn. Ht-ifer calf-I and 2, J. G. Harries. Llaugadoek. Bull cull —1, — Thomas, Pentredavis; 2, John Giiffiths, Llanarthncy. SHEEP.—Short-wool breed ■ Ram. 1 Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern 2, John R.c ards, Gellywer.ien. Pen of ewes—1, John Edwards: 2. Lord Dynevor. Pen of yearling ewes—1, Davi i Rees. Glan- rw\th 2. T. Williams. Brynhafod. Ram Aii's Thomas: 2, Mrs K. Jones, Dany- rallt Farm. Three ewe lambs—Mrs Thomas. PiGS.—Boar (long ear)—1. T. Williams, Bryn- liafod 2. — Rees, Glanyrafonddu. Sow (iong- ear) that has farrowed a litter of J. Harries, Macrdy 2, Mrs. Williams, L ive Lodge. Boar of uny breed other than long ear- 1, E. Lewis, Cillefwr: 2, John Rees, L.wyn- fortune. Sow other than long ear—1, — Lewis, Cillefwr 2, J. H. Harries, Penybont. HORsEs.-Hur.ter or Hackney breed. Brood mare calculated to breed hackneys, with foal at foot—1, W. B. Davies, Broad Oiik 2, E. H. Frances, Pe.nygra g, Abergwili. Brood mare calculated to breed hunter-, with foalatioot— 1, John Richards. Gelly we men 2, J. Perkins, Dolaugleisioia. Three-year-old hunter—1, M. Thomas, Llwynmendy 2, E-^es, fonddu. Foal, backnoy—1, D. Davies, Chane: Mill 2, O. L. Davies, Typicca. Foal, hunter— 1, — Rees, Glanyrafond iu: 2, D. Rees, Glan- rwytli. Three-year-old hackney—1, O. L. D Jvies, Typicca; 2, D. Davies, Cilsane Mill. Two-year-oid colt or filly, hacktJcy-l, M. Thomas, Ll.vynmendy 2, Lewis Bishop, Brvn- eithin. Yearling hackney—1, J. I'erkins Doiaugleision 2, D. Rees, Glanrwytli. Two- year-old colt or filly, hunter—1, W." B. Davies Broad Oak: 2, li Rees, Cilsane. Yeai-lme hunter 1, M. Ihomas. Llwvnmendv ■ 2 J. Perkins, Dolagulewon. Cub i.Vg or mare) not exceeding 15 hands high, not less than 3 or more than 6 years 01d-1 Th .mas ihomas 2, James, Ehydyffynon. Horse, trap, and harness, the property of the extiibitor. open to Carmartaenshiie—1, Thomas Thomas: 2 James. Hor -e, trap and harness, the property of the exhibitor—1, Thomas Thomas; 2, James Cart breed—brood mare, with foal at her f ,ot at t ie time of her exhibition—1. the Misses M-v-isel Mae-deilo 2, J. Perkins. Dolangleiston Poll- 1, the Misses Mansel; 2, John Richard Gelly- wernen. Two year old colt or fiilv-i. Joan James, Llwyniack: 2, Thomas, Pentredavis. \earlingcoaornll.v-l, J. Q Harri penvb,Ilt; 2, J. Perkins, Doiaugleision. Pair of cart'horses tor agr.cultural purposes, open to tenant farmers pn Jr .Williams, Glantowv 2, Thomas, Peutiedavi.s. Mare (witoout foal) or gelding for agricultural purposes, open to tenant farmers °".y—1, James, 2. Jones. Peny- "oed. 1 liree year old cart colt or fiby. o,en to tenant farmers o.ily—1, James, Rhvdyffynon 2, Jones, Peoycoed. Best collier not exceeding 15 bands and not more than 7 years old a. J. Harries, Maerdv 2. Mrs. Davies, Ulanyrat n. PONIFS.—Mountain pony, no, exc-edmp- 12 hands higii-l. Samuel Enoch, Khosoiaen Mu 2, Evans, Llwynnemnid MoanU. e^di?^ S E. James, Tyrca..ol; 2'Hrvmv' Sr'NO COMPETITIONS.—Geliinjr HLRDLE J Tije horses wiil be tried or mare over hura^ Lm.d]es_ Gpen to t„IlaEt over ihre-i J- jj.pes, Glanyrafonddu 2. W. B. far risers OIIK '0ak> Horse over hurdles. Iu Davies, horses must not exceed 14 £ tl ls compet w R Davies, Broa; Oak 7 9 3Pce- G1 nyr fonddu. An wdmi able d m-er was served at the Cawdor Arms Hot 1. ab,,ut 50 gentlemen discussing the r-pa-f. under the i>residency of the Hon. Walter Fitz-Uryan Rice, Dynevor Castle, Llanai o. The iisual t asts were heartily drunk.

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