Weekly Mail

CARDIFF. ROATH-HOAD WESLEY AN CHAPEL.—Two sermons Were delivered on Sunday by the Revs. A. L. parley and J. Vaughan on behalf of the Merciful eociety connected with the above place of worship. lOver £104 has been distributed amongst the sick poor m the district during the past year, without regard of sect or party. The collections amounted to JE31 12s. PROPOSED SHORTHAND WRITERS' ASSOCIATION.— We understand that a Shorthand Writers' Associa- tion is about to be formed in Cardiff, the primary jobjects of which will be the extension of short- hand writing, the mutual improvement of the members, and the establishment of a more general -acquaintance and social intercourse amongst the Shorthand writers of the town and district through the medium of periodical meetings for literary and other purposes. Shorthand writers who are desirous of joining the association are re- quested to communicate with Mr. J. t r>QW;Ba in Piercefield-place, Roath. ■ » ST. CATHARINE'S CHURCH, CANTON.—On Sundav morning this church, which was opened on th« 7th instantfwas crowded, and an ab?« preached by the Rev. C.J. Thomson MA" St. John's, Cardiff. The prea £ P?n »iiV''V T,°f first Sunday service. l[-8 hearers that now so mu h h^7 reminded his for themselves t0 determine h^n Tli 6 waj loving seal, w|len the Un,ted.energy and a completed church « 10uId &lve Pkce to hearts in followina 0( ng of Christian in the epistle for°tL »tl0n Ql the aP°stl(J service.^ Th« I > day' f9 the'r reasonable evening when h"h w*s Hgain thronged in the g, when the rector Polled an eloquent appeal leminded them of the vicar's earnest TO^N RWA^TRAIFPAOEOS' A(«OCTATIOII AND THE this as's.v-iut-i k. Hutchings, secretary to mittee of thf RTVh^'V681 r,,e Executive Co ra- tion having ib a- ^atePaye,s' Protection Associa- town^-clerk nn^Tir6 scant courtesy from the CouncU in r r g,eat maiOI'ty of the Town November ntete?Cf a re?°,ut'on of the Hth of ^f tl»P a pa attl'e ordinaiy monthly meeting ques L^,iitl0n' and «"rectiy ™ clerks h ? increased expenditure in the town- moust l™ U WaSon Thursday last un.mi- men'LT ri aPPwl the whole of the throueTi the^ H-6 OUG'I on future occasions ask vo' ta lned,m\°r the public press, and to appear in an per!n,t .*■ '.e following resolution to appear in an early edition that the corTOrit'ion\nK bee" reporfed to this association endo cSKlrf r 6 re3ol^d to widen the southern »>V the pur 'haa^;fa»dj.lm,e Ur" ^"gher's residence. wide, and about 200 fwt ['P ,and three or four feet. a cost of £ 2,000 to premises—we. t-h- execml'45 Value of the whole fellow ratepayers mn« B lee °n behalf of our Pe"diture oT^ny'uorMon of" tlie rl'f gainst the ex- ?ucli purpi.se, U bein* our o, i,^ a^e''s' money for » !l»EarUcular spot 4s "ot Sl>ch as ?n tl\e traffie at ydth in the roadway ,0 demand tlie extra ing the widening to be absoli.fi' lurfcher. suppos- ^ccommodHtion of thetrur, necessary for the Ihe public benefit to l»> ,niya.V extension to Cathays, than the advantage in h erived therefrom is far less anyc sl. uf gllch 6 '■? »>e company, and cons, quently the partis ehi,.flv IOI,al width should be borne by the Ua>Qifr DistriV.t m es'ed, viz., the shareholders of Several letters "Way C°mpar,y- refei-ence tn -> HV,n^ "ppeared in your columns in signed n \v 'a,t)eP:lJe,,s' association, notably one in offinioi w'10 's now probably filling Roath it f Pos* will only add that the a realit KHtePayers' Protection Association is Ooun^ r'w an!l thoae '"embers of t'ie Town *hn H of Guf»rdians, and School BOH I d ^vill d ,re tl,e &°°d will and support of the ward be T l° re«*ognise the fact as early as may Vol inclusion allow me, Mr. Hidiior, to thank Vr> ,n ac*Vf*nce for permittinj* its appearance in lanifJi u,un9» and trust that it will te.d to some united effort being made, and which will result 1n a more careful administration of the borough 6J To the noble four who made such a gallant stand for us at the last meeting of the General purposes Committee we tender our warmest thanks. TAFF VALR CRICKET CLUB.—The annual dinner ()f this club was held at the Royal Hotel on Mon- day- Mr. H. O. Fisher occupied the chair, and ^«8 supported by Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Hurman. There were also present Messrs. Riches, J. Jones, Coleman. &c. After the cloth had been removed a. long li4 of toasts was gone through TUB RBSTOBATION OF ST. JOHN'S.—On Monday evening a well-attended meeting of working men assembled in the Crooklierbtown Schools for the purpose of conllulting wi, h the vicar and church- wardens as to how they might help in the work of restoring St. John's Church. After some considera- tion, the following motion was proposed by Mr. W. Allen anil seconded by Mr. Selby :—"That the working men undertake to collect from among themsel ves a Rufficipnt sum (1) to repairand restore the north, south, and west doorwavs to the tower; (2) to provide new oak doors to the north and south doorways of the tower; and (3) to provide two new iron staircases to the galleries. The cost of this portion of the plan is estimated at £200. The Motion was carried with the greatest unanimity. rhe idea suggested by the vicar was that this icheme should take the form of a bona fide working men's eift to the old church. It. was taken up -with enthusiasm, and a goodly number of volun- teers proffered thpir services to carry out the scheme to a successful issue. ENTFRTAIVMKNT AT THR BARRACKS.—A Christmas ree and te-i-party was held at the Barracks on ^evening for the children, who numbered e ut ISO- Tea was laid out in the library, and th vnjr}^r'rt was provided for the children, under e superintendence of Majors A. Horton and F. L. ■ft ^a',on and their ladies. Colonel Ptorer, • •» fcnd his lady also attended, and assisted in malting the children hnppy. The band of the 3rd .battalion of tho Welsh was in attendance, and played a choice selection of mnaic, under the (direction of J. Hutchins. A m..gic lantern entertainment wns given by Major Borton, fcfter which the presents were given to the chil- dren, provided by Colonel J. Barne and the officers of the depnt. The room was tastefully decorated by Colour-Sergeant Collett. PARLIAMJNTARY DEBATING SOCIETT.—The ad- tourned debate on the Irish policy was resumed by the member for North Warwickshire (Mr. Veall), who, in a vigorous speech, attacked the Liberal policy all along the line. He was followed on the Conservative side by the member for East Somersetshire (Mr. F. Bullen) and the member for Denbighshire (Mr. H. Bird), both of whom de- livered effective maiden speeches, the latter being ^Specially well received. The debate was con- tinued by the member for East Gloucestershire (Mr. T. Sankey), and was concluded on the Con- servative side by the member for North Devon (Mr. \V. ■ H. Harris) in his usual effective style. The Liberal speakers were the members for Orkney Islands, Glamorganshire (1), Wenlock, Glamorganshire (2), and London University. The •Premier (Mr. Andvews) replied, and on a division the Conservative amendment was rejected by 48 to 38; Liberal ranjority 10. The Conservative party placed at a disadvantage by the unavoidable absence of their leaders. CONSULAB APPOINTMENT.—The Ltndon Gazette of Tuesday stated that the Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. John Bovey as Consul at Cardiff for the Republic of Costa Rica. ACCIDENT.—John Weatherall, residing at Haber- shon-street, met with a serious accident on Tues- Qay- He was employerlat the dock now in course of construction by Messrs. Nelson and Company, ^'ie tim4 of the accident was engaged in earth into a tub when an engine attached to some empty trucks knocked him down. He Was taken to the Infirmary, where it was found that he hAd sustained serious internal injuries. CORPORATION COMMITTEES. — The Cabs Com- mittee of the corporation, at a special meeting held lIn Wednesday under the presidency of Alderman Elliott, considered by-laws, which have not yet been J^dopted, for the regulation of velocipedes in the borough. The omnibus routes were also considered. At a meeting of the Watch Committee, presided °Ver by Alderman Duncan, a special committee of the following gentlemen was appointed to consider j^e best site for the new district police-station at pthays, namely the Mayor, Councillors D. Jones, 'ey> md Morgan, and the Borough Engineer. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The monthly ^^tingof this board was held at the Union offices C1 Wednesday, Mr. R. 0. Jones presiding. The stated that he had received a reply from the &Di ? Board, approving of the Dist^tion of the by-laws to the Barry rtepQt. £ S The Medical-Officer (Dr. Granger) case of that there had been one fatal one of"5"-P« at Barry, being that of a child of Severn Tun*orlimen brought there from the of annoyan^ 11 was elicited that a good deal parents of tha <whad been caused to the pohce-constable at6^?6? by the interference of the of the bodv, and it ^do*ton with the interment Lindsay for an to write to Col. interfered in the toauL°,.n "8 to why the police that the Rural Sanitatv i" view of the fact charge of the body. lnsPector had taken LLANDAFF HIGHWAY BOABD -The ing of this board was held at th! mr°Tnthly meet- °n Wednesday, Mr. H. Lewis Oreo;?-011 °^ces a new road from the Pentvr\ ,a,ns the village, the cost of h Works ati mated at £ 2,000, were laid before tif^K wa? ut the subject was deferred for a month TI? no nth«r business of interest. rhere f CARDIFF HARLEQUIN HARRIERS.—The member. a&d I ^>ove loo't advantage of the fine weather start 6°(>d outing on Tuesday evening. P-m l,ia(^0 from the Coldstream Hotel at nine Llan'rtw lhe course token was via Llandaff and Th ?.» V«rd to the Holly Bush, Whitchurch. t Cardiff ? ru" Wils made, cross country, to Llandaff tL^ e*V^r.oac,led by fhe Cardift-road. The run ak°ut %stT- °ver ten miles, and the time was 'n;Jtea- The following took part in the H H" VV>t, VV R. Hawkins, A. "good, R. Erskino, E. Williams, R. mf0S,<, dTA- H»,np (capUin). ^n- Mi-ETINQ.-Tl.e annual Christ- lVedSr C^ M«t1,odL o Uleat Frederick-street Cal- tho t es<?*y> when KUndav was held on child. a ut persons, including partook of ^h'Idren and friends of the school, Mdnch a very supply of tea and cake, after toent was ewC^ng mi8Ct,Uanenu8 ente'rtain. Morgan.the in<lefaby the scholars. Mr. John Bchool, acted as condu 'f 8uPerintendent of the upied by Mr. S. g or» and the chair was ACCIDKNT.—On We,jn ,P-iyirpenter, aged ^aJf George Lloyd, a i^W,°:kin«on a stl,ge, ren0'11^ at ^,nt°n-street, ;Cord 1* f,,othl& and fell fntr,nS a 8ll'P. when he /that 10 t')e Infirmary the dock. He was had fractured his sho,,i'?re i,; wa» found •RIR^°»^NSHIRK AND SER- • for AND DISPENSARY. 1N- Wee6fe ^eek ending Jan. °f register ;di8char»T;i i admitted during th7"emainmg > hoaufelrd relitJVed-20;(li^, ol"*ek< 16; 95- Medici n"mber of out-patients o^'ning in r^sultine ,?i ersfor tile week end?nJ't b°°ika8' liK t»eorge T r- i surgeon, Alfred oi Agency Association, 29, LuJgate Hill, E.G., for Citv improvements, the Alliance Clothing Company, 33, gt. Mary-street, beg most re- spectfully to inform the inhabitants of Cardiff and nelghbou. bood that they have taken over tbe whole of the above Company's Stocks, comprising Hobson and Company's Stock of Clothing, &eor«e Oliver's Stock of Hosiery and Ties, and Strauss Bros.' Stock ot Fancy Goods, for immediate sale, at a trifle over one-halt the original invoice cost. Sale now proceeding, at The Cardiff9 Clothln8 Company's, 33, St. Mary-street, To FARMERS and all those to whom it may con- cern.—The ravages of birds and insects may be prevented by USing" fix Sompo." Sold in cans at 3s 601. and 7s. each. Sole agents for Bonth Wales, Perkin Bros. and Co., Ironmongers, 53, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. c2

NEWPORT PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday Mr. A. Williams offered for sale at the King's Head four houses in Maindee. Three were sold for JE475, and one for JE150. SAVINGS' BANK.—On Saturday the annual meet- ing was held at the Savings' Hank Chambers. The Rev. Canon Hawkins presided. The accounts were presented and passed, the balance-sheet shov» ing a considerable increase in the business during the past vear. Vacancies were filled up, and a vote of thanks to the chairman (who has for forty years taken an interest in the bank) con- cluded the business. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Number of patients attended at the dispensary during the week ending Jan. 10, 451; number of visits uaid to patients at their own homes during the week, 117; number of patients in the Infirmary during the week, 30. Physician for the week. Dr. Davies; surgeon for the week, Mr. Brewer.—J. Rowland Payne, house surgeon. Southern District: Number of patients during the week ending Jan. 10, 94 number of visits paid to patients during the week, 248. R. Cooke, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.S.A., Lond., visiting surgeon.

SWANSEA.. CHRISTCHURCH. — The experimental afternoon services tor the people were continued on Sunday. The choir walked in procession into the church, the Rev. E, Clarke, bringing up the rear, the organist playing a voluntary. Portions of evensong were impressively said by the vicar, and the hymn "Come let us join our cheerful songs" was well sung by the congregation and choir. An organ recital of sacred music followed, in which Mi. Fricker, the able organist, displayed great, taste. After two pieces, Miss Hunnah Jones, R.A.M., a young ladv with a charming contralto voice, sung the solo, "He was despised and rejected" ("Me"siah"). The Vicar then preached from the text The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." The address was short, pithy. earnest, and to the point, and appeared to com- mand the close attention of all present. QUICK RUNKBRING. — The steamer Hecla, which entered the E .st Dock on Friday morning. left the same night after bunkering for a voyagtj to the Mediterranean. This despatch took pluce notwithstanding that there was some delay in ob- taining a tip. SUICIDE IN THE SWANSEA VALLEY.—Mrs. Jenkins, wife of an artisan, living at Gr;iig Trehanos. near Fontardawe, has committed suicide by jumping into the canal. Deceased was stated to hiive been in a morbid state for some time, and probably her mind was affected. THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE TRUANT SCHOOLS.— A special meeiing of the Swansea School Board was held at the Board's ofliceson Wednesday, Mr. W. F. Richards, chairman, Dresiding, for the pur- pose of giving instructions to a deputation to the Home Secretary on the subject of the transfer of boys from the truant schools to ordinary certified industrial schools. The Clerk read the memorial prepared by the Sheffield Board, and a discussion afterwards took place. A resolution that the deputation support the memorial was moved by Dr. Morgan and seconded by Canon Richards, hut an amendment was subsequently carried expressing the approval of the bOflrd of the restriction of the Home Secre- tary upon the grant ing of transfers from truant, schools to certified industrial schools. SWANSKA DRY DOCKS AND ENGINEERING COM- PANY (LIMITED).—The directors of the above com- pany have declared an interim dividend for the last half-year at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum, free of Income-Tax, after making the necessary addition to the reserve fund for re- demption of capital and depreciation of plant,, amounting now to £ 1,530, and carrying forward to this year a balance of undivided profit of £1,200.. FATALITIES.—On Wednesday morning the bodv of >1 man named Peter Anderson was discovered in the Swansea Canal. Deceased was apparently a seaman.—David Williams, 27 yens of ) a residing at 63, Dillwyn-street, Morrison' was found dead on the kitchen floor at his lodgings on Wednesday morning.—A lad named Di-j^oU died at his residence, 18. Charles-stivet, on Tues- day evening, from the effects it is believed of a fall he had some time ago.

ABKROARN". PROPOSED CHAMBER OF TRADE.—Our district! correspondent writes:—During the past, few months the proposition of organising a Chambej of Trade for the important districts of Abeream and Risca has been energetically entertained anion"! the-principal tradesmen of botli places. Annn" tholle who are about forming themselves into ai corfinvittee are the following :—Messrs. T Howe, grocer'J. Daniel Jones, draper; George Jones, drapef, Ahercarn H. D. Evans, draper, D. Bo\vBn, cashier W. Jones, J. J. Bailey,iron founder, Risca, itc., who intend waiting upon the principal employers of lahour find residents for the purpose of receiving their assistance towards the promo- tion of the organisation.

ARERTVMIF. TJPt: REV. A. E. CAMPBBLL.—Widespread is thp, regrwtufelt at the news that, this earnest, and self denying young clergyman is leaving the distal" the tegret being not confined to Churclipenml only, but, IS expressed by the poor of the. i0vCn to whom Mr. Campbell has ever shown very generous disposition. On Friday last a meeting was held at the National Schools, un<|,ir the presidency of Mr. James Lewis, J.P., to deter- mine upon giving the rev. gentleman some tlltl- gihle proof of the esteem in which he j3 held. There was a numerous attendance and letters Apologising their non-attendance were received from Mr. W. T. Lewis, fir. Jones, Mr. Rees, Glandare, etc. On the motion ()f Mr. Churchwarden Thomas, seconded by Mr. W Adams, Abernant, it was agreed to make I\h: Ompbell a presentation upon leaving, and sub. scriptions to a largo amount were promised in the room. DINNER T:) COLLIERY EMPLOYES.—On Monday afternoon the workmen, their wives, nnd children were entertained at Nantmelyn Colliery by their employers to a very excellent tea party, followed by an entertainment in the evening, in cominemo. ration of the re-opening of the colliery, which for lIIome time has lain dormant. It is a matter of great gratification to find that the new seams of coal now being opened upon are such as will give employment to a very large number of men, which will be a great boon to the neighbourhood. Some 500 sat down and the arrangements were under the personal supervision of Mrs. Thomas, BrYtJ Awel, to whom the best thanks of the employes are due for her great kindness.

ABERGAVENNY. ACCIDENT IN THE STORM — During the high winds prevalent on Sattrtday morning a sign of a public-house in Cross-street called the Sun was blown down, and in falling it struck Mr. Charles, Cross-street, who was passing, a very severe blow on the side of the head. He was immediately attended to, but lost a large quantity of blood while being taken from the scene of the accident to Dr. Steel's surgery, where the wound, a very bad one, was dressed.

BRECON. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday at the Guild-hall, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr. J. Morgan). The Medical Officer reported that during the five weeks ended the 10th inst. there were eight deaths registered in the dis- trict. The Public Analyst reported that he had received no samples of food, drink, or drugs since his last report. Instructions were given to the superintendent to torward samples every six months in the future. It was resolved that all shooting galleries beerected in future at fairs in the town under the supervision of the superintendent of police. It was also agreed to exclude all small galleries in consequence of the recent, fatal accident. '1 he Surveyor reported that J6297 18s. lid. had been expended out of the cur- rent estimate of JM47 10s. The proposed improve- ments near the Cwm Inn were discussed at some length. Dr. Williams agreed to place at the dis- posal of the board certain property of his for the purpose of constructing the new road to the Cemetery. The half-yearly estimate submitted showed that a rate of Is. in the £ for St. David's and Is. lid. for St. John's and St. Mary's will bit necessary for the ensuing half-year.

BANKYFELIN. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. G. Thomas held an inques hereon Monday evening touching the death of a woman named Sarah Tucker, wife of William Tucker, who was found dead in her bed on the morning of the 10th instant. Her husband, hearing the baby cry,who slept with deceased, got up, and on striking a light tound his wife dead. She had bepn weak since her confinement two months before, but was in fairly good health on the evening previous to her death. A verdict oi Death from natural causes was returned.

n BRIDGEND. "OARD OF GUARDIANS —An ordinary meeting of 10 {»u^rdians of the Bridgend and (Jo'ty Union p w s*lurd.,y, under tlie presidency of the n H a Edmondes. The Local Government u oat a,.adopting recommendation of the Commis- sioners m Lunacy, suggested that t*u harmless paupers now in thu fuftnatic asylum might be maintained at less cost at the workhouse. The Clerk reported that the paupers named were dead, and the Asylum Visiting Committee was requested to ascertain whether there are at present any pauper lunatics who mav be safely removed to the workhouso. The Local Govern- ment Board assented to the application of the guardians to make the vaccination districts coter- minous with the three new medical districts, and it was resolved to advertise for medical officers for those district.. The clerk read a copy of a resolu- tion which had been passed bv the Llan- dyfodwg Vestry to the effect that the popu- lation and rateable value of that parish having greatly increased, it is desirable that it should be represented by three guardians. Mr. Burrow said thatsimilHrapplications would probably be received from Llangeinor and Bettws, and the board de- ferred the consideration of the subject in order that the representation of these two parishes might be discussed at the same time. The clerk read a letter from the General Post-office, London, in which regret was expressed that two letters ad- dressed to him (the clerk) were delayed, and adding that the official in fault had been cautioned. The Chairman referred to another case of delay in the delivery of a letter which had occurred, and which had put the Cottage Homes Committee to the necessity of again advertising for a mother for one of the Homes. This letter bore the Bristol postmark of January 6, but was not delivered to Mr. Thornton (the superin- tendent of the Homes) until the 8th, and it was a remarkable thing that the envelope did not bear the Bridgend postmark at all. Matters instead of improving, seemed to be getting worse. The clerk was instructed to inquire as to the cause of the delay.

CARMARTHEN. GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.—At » special meeting of the borough magistratss dn Monday the Clerk to the Governors of the Carmarthen Grammar School (Mr. X.M. Thomas) reported that on informing Dr. Harper, of Jesus College, Oxford, he had been re-elected a governor of the Grammar School, that gentleman wrote back saying, as he was such a distance from Carmarthen, he felt he could not properly attend to the duties, and there- fore resigned. On the motion of Mr. John Hughes, seconded by the ex-mayor (Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones), it was decided to elect Mr. Lewis Morris, of Pen- bryn.

CYMMRR. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday morning a man named Abraham Edwards, 59 years of age, was killed at Cymmer Colliery by coal and stones fall- ing upon him. He leaves a widow and several children. He dwelt at 32. Hannah-street, Porth.

DOWLAIS. THE PAINFUL DEATH OP A FIREMAN.—-Mr. Thos. Williams, the district coroner, held an inque-t at the Police Station, Dowlais, on Tuesday afiernoon. to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of Thomas Lyne, who was found dead in the Upper Works on Sunday night. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."

LEANGYNI LO (CAK.DIGANSHIRK). TESTIMONIAL TO THE LATE KHUTOR.—-The Rev William Kt-es, B.D., vicar of Llangndock, and late rector of the parish of Liang) nllo, was lately pre- sented b) his former paiishioners with a very handsome polished brass drawing-room clock, as a mark of respect for him and a memento of sixteen years'service in the parish. Mr. Tyler, of Mount Gernos, on behalf of the parishioners, made the piesentation.

MERTIIYR. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting was held on Saturday, Mr. R. H. Rhys chairman [n accor dance with notice, the Chairman moved the appointment of Mr. W. W. Leigh as medical BOO vaccinatioft officer for the lower portion of Gelligaer, a post vacant through the death of his fat her, who was "aid to have been the oldest oflker of the union. The proposition, being seconded bv Mr. George Martin, was agreed to unanimously. A communication was received from Ihe Local Government, Board as to lunatics from that union in the f'ounty Asylum who were suitable for care in workhouse infirmaries, with paid nurses, and in ordinary workhouse wards. The names of four such pauper lunatics were given. The Chairman pointed "ut that the county was now expending some £80.000 in enlarging the asylum, and he was sure they could not keep them at a less cost in the workhouse than in the asylum. Besides, they should be obliged to extend their building if they had to provide for such patients, and he did not jif-e that for thnsa four patients they should do anything unless compelled. It was agreed to iiis- cuss the innt'>r day wwV.the relieving officer to theu report upon the four cases.

MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUAROIASS.—On ^lUiroay Colonel Davies, chairman, presided. Mr. R. N. Dumpier was in the vice-chair. Mr. S. C. Bosanquet (e.-¡:- I officio) and twelve other members of the board were al«o present. The imiRrer reported that, there wt-re 165 inmates in the house, against 16), in the correal•■mdirg week last, ypar 43 vagrants had been relieved. Cheques w"re signed on behalf of thø ivlieving-ollicevg u(- fo'iow Hawkins (I' rest district), £ 123; Mr. Farmer (Monmouth district), £50; and Mr. Ho wells (Raglan di°tnrt).:e39. A boy imined Goold, who had been at work for Mr. Wheeldon, baker, had returned to the hou«e, and on being asked the reason why said his master got, drunk on Christmas Day and turned him but. The Believing "iffrer said he had made inquiries of Mrs. Wheeldon, and she stated that they were obliged to send the boy off because he was dirty and h7.v. The Master said Mr. Wheeldon had complai ned to him several times about the boy. The Chairman reprimanded the boy, and warned him that, he would render nimself liable to punishment if he left-another place. Mr. Adams mentioned a caveat. Joyford, in Dean Forest, in which an old woman 75 years of age, bedridden for the last six years, was living in a house that was nearly billing to pieces, and I he re was a g.reat hole in the roof. On one occasion an umbrella had In be held over the old lady to protect her from the elements. As hm-husband was in the emptoyof the Crown for 60 years Mr. Adams considered his pension of 5s. a week should have been continued to the widow. A niece of the woman having consented to let her aunt live with her, the relieving-ofiicer was directed to see to her removal.

MOUNTAIN ASM. STRANGR DRATH OF A CHILD.—On Mondav, at Rheolau Hotel, 1'enihiwc«iber, Mr. T. Williams, coroner, and a jury held an adjourned inquiry touching the deat h of Margaret Thom >s, a child three months nil. the daughter of John Thomas, of Rheolau street, Penrhiwceiber. It transpired that after the child had died the parents applied to Dr. Daniels, Dr. Williams' assistant, for a certifi- cate oî burial, but he refused to comply with the request, as he had an idea that the child had died from the effects of burns. An inquest was, there- fore. held on the Jhild on the 31st of December, which was adjourned until Monday, the 12th inst., in order that Dr. Evans, of Mountain Ash, and Dr. Jones (assistant to Dr. Williams, Mountain Ash) might examine the body. Both gentlemen, in their evidence at the adjourned inquest, corrobo- rated the evidence of Dr. Daniels. The parents, on the other hand, insisted that the child was not burnt at all. The iury returned a verdict in ac- cordance with the medical evidence. The case excited some interest in the locality. INQUKSI'.—On Monday, at. the police-station, Mr. T. Williams, coroner, held an inquiry respecting the death of the infant daughter of William Davies, of 86. Phillip-street, who had died suddenly in her mother's arms on Sunday morning. A verdict was returned to the effect that the child had died from convulsions. LOCAL ROARD.—This board met on Monday, Colonel Gray presiding. There were also present Messrs. J. Griffiths, T. Edwards, R. Evans, M. Morgan, G. Jones, U. Jones, W. L. Herbert, T. Yeo, and D. Davies. The surveyor was instructed, on the motion of Mr. G. Jones, seconded by Mr. D. Jones, to report by the next meeting whether the footpath leading from Gelliwrgan Farm to near Cwmclydach should be opened to the public. Dr. Evans, the medical officer, reported that two fresh cases of typhoid fever had occurred at 56, Glanlai- street, Penrhi wceiber. No deaths had taken place during the same period. A long discussion occurred on a proposal of the surveyor to erect a chamber for the purpose of flushing the sewers, the expense not to exceed £20. The question turned on the utility of charcual as a means of diffusing gas arising from sewers. The Chairman and Surveyor stated that that remedy was in- effectual. The latter advocated the plan of taking the gas to the top of the houses, as the fumes evaporated there much sooner. It was resolved that a rite of Is. in the £ should be made, which would realise £2,128 h. 2d. The rateable value of the district was £61.516 2s. 6d. The rate was, however, made on £42,561 5s. The discrepancy in the figures representing the rateable value and those on which the rate had been made was accounted for by the deductions that had been made on account of composition, the owners of small tenements in the district having contracted with the board to pay the rates whether the houses were occupied or not. The question of the site for the public fountain was deferred, no reply having been received from the Waterworks Com- pany. LORD ABBBDARRS RENT AUDIT.—On Tuesday and Wednesday the rent audit of Lord Aberdare's estate took place at Maesydderwen, the residence of his lordship's agent. On Tuesday the farmers and all occupiers paying above j610 rental paid their rents, and on Tuesday the occupiers of his lordship's land not reaching that sum rental. A good dinner was partaken of by the tenants on hoth days. Mr. M. Morgan occupied the chair on both occasions.

PONTYPHIDD. FUNERAL OF THE LAT". M K. THOMAS LLOYD.— On Monday the luneral of the late Mr. Tiiomas Lloyd, mining engineer, took place at Cefn Old Uni- larian Chapel. A large number of the departed's late Pupils, together with the general public, attended as a token of respect for the deceased. The Revs. John Davies, Owen Owens,and John Bees officiated. Mr. Lloyd educated most of the colliery managers Of the district, and the late Mr. Daniel Thomas, Diuas, amongst the number. DEATH OF Mits. J. HN, THB WORKHOUSE MATRON. —The matron of the Pontypridd Workhouse (Mrs. John) died on Saturday, and the chairman of the Board of Guardians (the Rev. I). W. Williams, M.A.) asks us to insert the following: —Tne guardians of the Pontypridd Union, one and all, are invited to attend on Thursday next, at 215 p.In., rhe funeral of Mrs. John, the Workhouse, who has performed the arduous duties of matron in an efficient manner, to the satisfaction of the gu-trdians and ratepayers, and the comfort of the initiates, from the establishment, of the Workhouse, in the year 1865, to within one short week of her death on Saturday. BOARD OF GUARDI"INS.—The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday, the Rev. D. W. Williams in the chair. Mr. Jeffreys moved. and Mr. E. Evans seconded, that an appli- cation be made for the allotment of two additional guardians for the Rhondda Fach. Carried. The Chairman alluded in feeling terms to the death of the workhouse matron, Mrs. John, who had occupied her post and given great satis- faction for nearly twenty years. (Hear, bear.) The guardians were invited to attend tha funeral on Thursday afternoon to show their respect to an old and faithful servant. DEATH OF MRS. HUSHES.—On Wednesday after- noon Mrs. Hughes, wife of Mr. Thos Hughes, re- porter, died after a brief illness A few weeks ago she gave birth to a daughter. Two years ago Mr. Hughes lost his first wife under precisely similar circumstances. Much sympathy ill ex- pressed for the bereaved husband. The child survives.

ROSEBUSH. SIR HUGH OWEN, BART., having completed last month his 81st year, a concert was held at Rose- bush to commemorate the event. The president was Colonel Owen, of the 4th Brigade (Welsh Division) Royal Artillery, his second son. The rector, the Rev. T. Walters, attended, and Mrs. Walters kindly played at the concert. Col. Owen gave an appropriate address, which was most enthusiastically received, and was followed by a concert. Colonel Owen himself gave "The Sailor Boy."

TENBY. SAVINGS' BANK. — On Saturday the annual general meeting of the trustees and mana- gers of the Tenby Sayings' Bankwas held at the Bank at noon. There were piv>«eni Dr. Dyster (in the chair), the Rev. George Huntington, Dr. Gwynne. the Rev. D. M. M"rris, Mr. E. R. Pnwer, and the Rev. J. I^ewis. The yearly abstract of accounts was presented, from which it appeared that. the balance on November 20 was £13.381 111, Id., being an increase of £121 5. 81. over 1883; the receipts from depositors had been £1.659 Is. lid., being an increase of J6380 5s. 5<V the paymenls to depositors had been £ 1.749 2s. 9d.. being a decrease of JE760 2s. 2d. The payments to depositors during the year had been only j690 0s. lOd. in excess of the receipts from the same source. The number of new accounts opened had been nine, and there had been eighteen closed. The total number of depositors was 406. The statement produced was con- sidered highly satisfactory. The Chairman stated ) hat Colonel Ward had resigned through ill-he. Lith Mr. J. G. Lock had also sent in his resignation Mr. C. Allen had died, and Mr. Rudd had left the neighbourhood. The report was adopted and ordered to be printed, and the usual gratuity to the actuary voted.

TREDEGAR. CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.— There was a meet- ing of the Monmouthshire Conservative Associa- tion for the Tredegar Polling District held at the North Western Hotel on Friday week. Mr Edward Morgan was voted to the chair. The rules of the Conservative Working Men's Club for Tredegar were submitted to the meeting by Captain Shepard, and approved of. A subscrip- tion, amounting to £1 19:< was mads for the pur- posi of priming the rules, kc. A vote of thanks to tho chairman b/ought the meeting to a close. The next meeting will be held on the ^Oih inst.

T REFOREST. SUCCRSS OF MASTlm CRAWSHAT—Master Franois Gwilym Crawshay. son and heir of Mr. and Mrs, Crawshay,Treforest House, has just won at t.tttn- daff College a musical scholarship va) jcd £ '0 per annum. This descendnnt of the "iron kings," who is such a promising vocalist, is only nine years of age.

CA RDIFF. SAXUKDAY. (Before Alderman D. LEWIS.) SMUGGLING —George Maddrell, who was charged with smuggling a quantity of tobacco on the 9ih inst., did not appear, and forfeited his bail, amounting to £1 14s.-George Adams was con- victed of smuggling a quantity uf perfumed spirits and tobacco on the 10th, and fiuud tho single value, duty, and costs, uiuouuting to £1 b. lOd. A VIOLKNT YOUNG WOMAN.—Bertha Shepherd, who had been previously before the court, was charged witl^ doing wiitul damage t,) Ille windows of tha Five Hells beerhouse, Christiua-stieet, and aloO ure" king a gl1i8s screen o[ lite value of £ 5 Thetandturd, Mr. Vtltimn Holloway, snid die pri- soner went, to his Jwuse in a drunken state, and on being turned out smashed the screen. When she got outside she smashed fourpunea <f glass. She was sent to prison for a month with hard labour. MONDA y, (Before the STIPENDIARY, Mr ARCHIBALD HOOD. and Mr. G. PHILLIPS.) DISORDERLY WOVKN. Mary Morrissey and Bridget Dacoy were brought up in custody charged with causing an obstruction by fighting in Bute- ptreet on the JOth inst. The police proved the case, and it appealed that Morrissey had been six times and Dacey three times before the coutt- pre- viously. Morrisspy was fined 10s. anti costs, <" r, in default, seven days; and Dacey 5s. and costs, or, in default, five days' ill1pri..onmpnt. TILL ROR1WRv.-Jolm Edwards, a tidy-looking man, was charged with stealing 6 £ d. from the Lord PalmPI'l1tnn rnll. Bridge-street, 1)1) toe 12th inst Mr. Smith, thp landlord, gave aA In thp. rohhery. Hp. stated thaI. he hnn heen watch- ing Ihe prisoner f()r" fortnight, liS he suspected him of intended robbery. On Monday morning i"? placed some coppers Itnrll1i1vpr in the till, and calTght, the prisoner in the act of taking out the money. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was sent to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. WINDOW SMASHING.—James Harnett summoned Eilen Crowley and Catherine Bryant for breaking his windows, and thereby doing damage to the ex- tent of 3s. The charge against Bryant was dis- missed, and after some evidence had been taken on both sides a woman named Good swore that she, and not Crowley, broke the window, and the case WIII dismissed. A DOUBTFUL CUSTOMER.—John O'ftrien was charged wifh stealing 109. from the counter of the King's Cross Inn, Caroline-street, on SaimJay night last. The landlord of the house said that, prisoner came in and called for a blue. Shortly afterwards another man came in >tnd tendered a sovereign in paj'mentfor a pint of beer. Witness put the change, which included a lialf-sovereign.on the counter. Prisoner was then talking to the man who had tendered the sovereign. While witness was drawing beer for some other customers, and endeavouring to eject a drunken man who had just entered, the half-sovereign disappeared. The police were then called in, and the prisoner and the other man were then taken to the police-station. Fitzgerald, the Owner "f the sovereign, was next, sworn, "lid said he did not 8eo the half-sovereign in the change. Witness did not see prisoner meddle with the change. Police-Constable Pitman deposed to finding 1\ half-sovereign nnd other change upon the prisoner,when he took him to the station, in his trouser's pocket. In addition to this witness found another half-sovereign in his coat, pocket behind. Prisoner had previous to this denied having more than one half-sovereign in his possession. He now stated in the couit that t.he second half-sovereign had been given him hv his wife to help to pay the rent, but he had forgotten it. The Bench dismissed the case. STEALING A COAT.—Andrew Walker and Henry Ndson were brought up charged by the police with stealing an overcoat., value 25s, from 177, Bute-street, the property of a French Seaman natned Bihard, on the 11th instant. Bibard, being called, identified the coat, produced as his property, and said that the prisoners took it from his lodgings. Police-Constable 38 said he arrested the prisoners, and found a pawn ticket on one of them. Walker denied having stolen the coat, but admitted pawn- ing it and drinking the money. Prisoner lodged with the Frenchman, and had b..en in the same ship with him for six months. John Kvans, assistant to Louis Barnett, pawnbroker, identified the coat as being the same all that, pawned by prisoners on Saturday night last. Nelson admitted to the Bench that he stole the coat, and Walker admitted pawning it. Both prisoners were sentenced to fourteen days' with hard labour. THKFT FROM A YARD.—Sidney White was charged with stealing some iron piping from a yard be- longing to Messrs. Andrews and Baby, on the lith inst. The foreman of the yard swore to having seen prisoner looking over the door into the yard. Upon goinsr out to him he found he had a piece of pipe trying to get the "collar off it. He watched prisoner hide some pipe under a heap of timber. Prisoner also took some iron piping awny with him. The pipes were worth 2s. 6d. The dock police proved that later on in the day prisoner came to the place to look for the iron, and said that when taken into custody he admitted the charge. Prisoner was discharged, but cautioned as to his future behaviour. TUKBDAY. (Before Mr. GRIFFITH PHILLIPS and Alderman TAYLOR). IMPERSONATING Â. POLICE OFFTCRR.—Ernest J. Perry, 21, was charged with impersonating n police officer at the Terminus Hotel on Monday. It was not shown that the prisoner had any object in so representing himself, and he was discharged with a caution. EXKMPLARY PUNISHMRVT.—Mary Jane Martin, an old offender, was sent to prison for three months for the offence of being a disorderly prosti- tute in Bute-street on Monday night.—Lncietia Strong, 45, was sent to prison for fourtien days for soliciting prostitution in Croekherbtown on the 12th. STKALING A JACKET.—William Harris, 25, was charged with stealing ft jacket of the value of 25s., from 56, Mary Ann-street, on Monday. The owner of the jacket, Mary Carney, left the jacket in her house. During her absence the prisoner went in to see a friend and took tlie jacket. Later in the evening the prosecutrix met the prisoner in the street, with the jacket on h's arm. He was sent to prison for a month. WKDNESDAY. (Before Mr. R. O. JONKS, Stipendiary, and Messrs. GHIFFITH PHILLIPS and A. Hnon.) A COWARDLY BLOW.—Malcolm Martin, 23, sailor, was charged on a warrallt with assaulting John ] Williams, landlord of the White Hart, Bridge- street. A row occurred outside the prosecutor's house on Monday, and in the midst of it the prisoner struck Mr. Williams a violent blow from behind and knocked him to the ground. He was sent to prison for a month. THKFT OF A TRUCK, — Walter Cadogan end Charles Perry were charged with obtaining ahund- truck from Mr. A. Blake, hy means of false pre- tences, in August last. One of the prisoners went, to tho yard of Mr. Blake, in Newport-ro.id, and asked for the loan of the truck for Mr. Matthews, Broadway, and as that, gentleman was known the truck was lent. I n a day or two afterwards t.he truck was sold by the t wo prisoners to a fanner from St. Mellon's, who disposed of it. to someone else. When arrested, Cadogan said ob- tained the truck in his own name. Perry said nothing. Perry was discharged, and Cadogan charged with stealing the truck. To that charge he pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for soveii days.

NEWPORT. 8ATU It DAY. (BeTore Messrs. R. F. WOOLLKTT and E. LKWTS.) ASSAUM1 ON A MOTHBR. — William Daniels, LOJVUIROR. WAS SUMMONED for BWAULTINE hismetliar, Marguret Daniels. The complainant resided at Richmond-terrace, Maindee. On the 27th ult. defendant came to her house, and after having a little quarrel called her a very bad name. For this she slapped his face, when defendant struck her several violent blows in the eyes, hurting them very much. She went to a surgeon to have them attended to, and now put in a bill from the latter amounting to 7s. 6d. Defendant, who ap- peared to treat the matter very lightly, said his mother struck him first. Complainant not wish- ing to press the charge, defendant was only bound over to keep the peace. MONDAY. (Before the Mayor, Mr. C. LYNB, and Mr. T. P. WANSBROUGH.) VKRY SUSPICIOUS.—Thomas Davis, labourer, was charged with being drunk, Rnd being in a building for the purpose of committing a felony. Pri- soner was found in the house in question, and could not give an account as to what he was there for. Prisoner now said he came from Abertillery. His wife had turned him out of his house, and would not allow him to return. Prisoner was dis- charged. OFFBNCRS UNDER THB BY-LAWS—William Price, Thos. Ponsford, and Richard R. Richards, builders, were summoned for neglecting to cause proper shutters to he fixed to their houses. Kach fined 5s. including coats.—Daniel Price, Thomas Littlejohn, Blanche Wat.kin.s, Ann Morgan, and Martha Ann Holder were each fined 10, for similar offences. SKRIOUS NFGLKCT.—William Richards, builder, was summoned for neglecting to fence and light an excavation for a drain in Church-road, Barnard- town. The Town-Clerk prosecuted. Charles Beynon, clerk in the town-clerk's office, stated t hat I'In Friday night he was proceeding to his home in Maindee, a younger brother of his being with him. The lad WitS running in front of him, when he suddenly disappeared, >nd witness discovered that the boy had fallen into an excavation. It was vHry dark, and there was no light and no pro- tection over the hole. Defendant, said he had covered the hole with planks, and left it well pro- tected. Mr. Wansbrough said the offence was a serious one, and leaving an excavation unprotected as defendant had done might have caused a serious personal injury. Fined 20s. including costs. PROCKKDINGS AGAINST COMMON LODGING-HOUSE KKKPKRS.—William Scales, Daniel Kniley, and Bridget Collins were summoned for keeping com- mon lodging-houses without being registered. De- fendants admitted the offence and were each fined 10s and costs.—Kdward Hindes, whose wife ap- peared for him, was summoned for keeping a common lodging-house after being refused a re- gister for it to he us«d as such. The offence was ad- mitted, and a fine of 20s. including costs inflicted fourteen days' imprisonment in default of pay merit. Defendant's wife said she would do the fourteen days rather than pay. The woman was informed that her husband was the person who would have to go to prison. She remarked that they would not be able to find him as he was out of town. MORR COAL STEALING.—Thomas Dunn and James Davis, lans. were charged with stealing a quantity of coal, the property of the Tredegar Coal Com- pany. Prisoners were remanded. TUKSDAY. (Before Mr. R. F. WOOULF.TT.) STKALING A HORSK AT MAINDKK.—John Ander- son, torrnerly a soldier in tho 4th Hussars, was charged with stealing a horse the property of Mr. Richards, of Maindee, at Chrstchurch, in October last. Primmer was apprehended on Monday by Superintendent- Gainey, of the county consta- j bui. ry. Anderson was remanded till Saturday, STKALING 1!KEAD—William John Roberts, la- bourer, charged with stealing a loaf of bread from the shop of 1\11-. Comely, baker, Maindee,on Monday afternoon, was remanded till Saturday. WKDNKSDAY. (Before Mr. R. F. WOOLLETT and Mr. A J. STEVKNS.) Oxcs AGAIN.—Thomas Davis was charged with being found in an unoccupied house in Devon-place fOI: the supposed puqJUse of committing iL felony, jPiigoner WU.d charged Wil h n similar offence 011 Monday, and then promised to leave the town forthwith. Prisoner, who could give no explana- lion as to his conduct, was fined 5s., or seven days, STKALING BOOTS. — Horatio Evans was charged with stealing a pair of boots, the property of Win. Sweeney. Sentenced to a- month's hard labour. ALLEGNO Truwr OK lit-:IF—John Ware was charged with stealing 2|lbs. of beef, belonging to Henry Price. Prisoner was 'Hscharged, as the evi- dance slu>jved that he had no intention of stealing. LAOS IN TUOUBLK,—William Kvans, Willi;,m WriglU, nnd Jclin Ford were charged with stealing a quantity of oranges, the property ot George Pollard. The prisoners having stolen the oranges sold them to a woman for a nomine) sum. Evans, who h-id h"PII previously convicted, was sentenced to a month's hard labour, and the other tw6 pri- soners to two days'imprisonment each.

SWANSEA. ') MOMMY (Before Messrs. J. C. FOWLER, Stipendiary, J. busR, L. TULLOCH, T. COOK DAVIKS, and THOS. HALr. TIn: Su.picios CAS^.—Williim Todd, acook and steward, was again brought, np charged with being found in a bedroom at the Christopher Hotel for an unlawful purpose. Defendant now denied that i lie had any felonious intent, and when he found he was intruding into a private part of the pre- mis>»s he i»imi»dintt>ly turned back. The Bench thought there w>-s a lack of evidence, and dis- charged the prisoner, WEDNESDAY. A FIF:i,FCTFUI, IIusBAND. — James Lynn, a hawker, wan sent to prison for ten days, having neglected to maintain his wife so thit she had to be relieved tiy the relieving officer. The latter stated that the wifa died lately, and that, she was in ti sad slate of destitution when the husband was summoned. j ILLVGAL Tftiiric, — Alfred John Ohappell, a rieiiler in game, was charged with having sold game in the Swansea Market, not having a licence authorising hiin to. do so. The defence was that defendant had a licence, hut not with him. He was ordered to piy £2 and cos! s. ASSAULTING A WIFE. —David Evans, of Pontar- dulais, a mason, was tined £ 2, including costs, for assaulting his wife, Mary Evans, on the 20lh of December last. Mr. Randall, of Llanelly, prose- cuted;

ADERDA RE. TUESDAY. (Before the STIPENDIARY, Mr. R. H. Ruys. and Mr. II. P. DATIKS ) THE CHARGE AGAINST A CABMAN. — Henry Laimchherry, a cabdriver, again answered the charge of embezzlement- preferred by his late employer, Mr. Thomas Davies, cab proprietor. Th« case wm gone into last week, when it was shown that defendant had charged excessive fares, and had not accounted for all the moneys received. Mr. Kenshole, who then appeared for the defendant, argued that xs the defendant had given his employer the proper fares, though he re- tained the excess amount imposed, he had not been guilty of embezzlement. The Stipendiary dismissed the case, and charges subsequently pre- ferred against defendant and another cabby named George Baynham for charging excessive fares were adjourned for a week.

BUILTFI WELLS. TUBSIMY. I Before Mr. E. D. THOMAS, chairman; tho Rev, R. LISTER YKNART.KS, and Mr. T. FULLER-MAITLANH.) SAVAGE ASSAULT UPON A W'iPR.—john Evans, labourer, Ll.ndewi'r Cwm, was brought,, up in custody charged with committing an aggravated assault upon his wife on Saturday night last. The woman, who was much bruised, and was evidently suffering great, pain, said that her husband came home about, twelve o'clock on Saturday night last, and ordered her to stand out, of his way, or he would split her head open with a pickaxe. He beat her about the head and arms, and kicked her on the side and back. He locked the door but she escaped through the window, and went to Harp Cottage (the Kev. D. Davies's), where she was taken in and cared for. Complainant fainted, and threw up a quantity of blood. Sergeant Jones was sent for, and brought her down to the work- house, where the woman and hew five children were at present, living. Her husband had been in Abergavenny Asylum for five or six weeks in the summer, but had been home again several months. He had not ill-treated her before. Dr. Hugh Bennett, medical officer of the work- house, spoke to the injuries the woman had re- ceived, and Mrs. Davies (Harp Cottage) deposed to her condition on arriving there. Sergeant James Jones was also called, and spoke to the apprehen- sion of the prisoner about six o'clock on" Sunday morning when be was at home in his cottage. The prisoner had nothing to say, and the Chairman, having severely reprimanded him for his brutal conduct, said that the decision of the bench was that. he be sent to the house of correction for three months with hard labour, and on his release to be bound over to keep the peace for six months.

CARMARTHEN. WKDNKSDAY. (Before the MAYOR, Mr. SPURRELL, and Mr. WHITE.) ALLEGED THEFT.—James Davies, a labourer, living at Abe>gwilly, was charged with stealing about £6 10s. III money from a till in the bar of the Castle Inn, Priory-street, the property of James Morgan Kees, on Tuesday. The money had not been found, and as there was no evidence against the prisoner tho Bench dismissed the charge.

COW BRIDGE. THEMOAV. ^Before Mr. J. S GIBBON, chairman, Sir JOSEPH L. K. SFBARMAN, Ban., Mr. DANIEL OWEN, Ash Hall, Colonel IYLKR, and Mr. R. K. PRICHARD.) RESISTING THE POLICE.—Thomas Llewell.n was chaig. d wi h resisting Police-Constable Jenkins in the execution of his duty tit Llunharan on the 22nd of N"ve ritier. Defendant had since joined the South Wales Borderers at Brecon. He was fined £2 and eosts, or, in default, a month's imprisonment. POACHINQ.—Thomas Davies, labourer, and Caleb Evans, harpist, Cowhridge, were fined £.1 and costs each for tregpa-sing in pursuit of rabbits at Llan- frynach. Police-Constable Martin gave convicting evidence.

N lATH. TUKSDAY. (Before Mr. E. DAVIES, mayor, and Mr. D. DAVIES.) SUN i-AY CLOSING ACT.—Evan James, of t.he Cross Key- JIIII, was summoned for unlawfully keeping his house open for the sale of beer on Sunday, the 4th inst. On the dale in question the house was visited by Police-Constable V. Jones, who saw seven men in the back room, with beer before them. The landlady told him thoy had only been supplied with one quart. Fined 20s. and costs and, being the first offence, the licence was not tHl dor"d. THEFT OF Two PAJRS OF TROUSERS.—A tramp named Henry Sears, who said he was a native of Liverpool, was brought up in custody charged with stealing two pairs of trousers from Mr. George Nathan, pawnbroker, Swansea, on Thurs- day t'tst. The prisoner, upon endeavouring to pledge tlie articles with Mr. Samuel Nathan, pawn- broker, Neath, was detained, and given into tlie custody of Police-Sergeant Jones. The Bench sen- tenced him to 21 days' imprisonment with hard labour.

PENARTH. MONDAY. (Before Mr. J. WANs and Colonel LEE.) OBSTRUCTION BY LADS.—F. Edward Chappell, Alfred Pearce, Charles Brain, Thomas Bowen, and Richard Garwood, lads ranging from nine to sixteen years of age, were charged with obstructing the highway in Glebe-street on Sunday evening last. Police-Constable Evan Jones said that he saw the defendants in Glebe-street on Sunday night causing an obstruction by pushing one another. People were obliged to turn off the pavement. He had cautioned them before, but they took no notice. The defendant Chappell, 16, was fined 5s., and the other defendants cautioned.

PONTYPRIDD. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. IGNATIUS WILLIAMS, Mr. F. R. CRAW- SHAT, and Mr. EVAN JOHN). BREACH OF THB LICENSING LAWS—James Bribey, Pontypridd, was fined 10s. and costs for being in the Ivy Bush Inn on Sunday. It seemed the de- fendant had gone in with a number of bona Jide travellers and had deceived the landlord. BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES. — John Jenkins, collier, Hafod, was fined 20s. and costs for having a tobacco pipe in his pocket underground in Coedcae Colliery. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT.—Daniel Thomas, Pontypridd, was fined 20s., including costs, for neglecting to report to the proper authorities that his pigs were suffering from swine fever.

TRKDEGAR. TUES 6 Y. (Before Dr. COATEi and Mr. E. THOMAS.) STEALING CoAL AND TIMBER.—Edwin Hinder, John Price, Levi Williams, Rees Jones, and Sidney- Heaver were charged with stealing a quantity of coal and timber belonging to the Powell Dutfryn Colliery Company, on the 9th inst. Each of the defendants pleaded guilty, and the Bench imposed a fine of 2s. 6d. in each case. REFUSING TO QUIT.—Patrick Hayes, charged with being disorderly and refusing to quit the Queen Victoria Inn, Rhymney, on the 12th inst., was fined 3s. 2d., including costs, or, in default, seven days. ALLEGED THEFT OF A JACKET.—Frederick Wil- liams and Benjamin Westwood were charged with stealing a jacket from the house of Louisa Jones, a widow residing at Rhymney. Evidence having been given by Mrs. Jones, the prisoner Frederick Williams made a statement, saying that it was Westwood who took the jacket. Mr. Lewis Fine proved that the prisoner Westwood brought the jacket to him to pledge it. Westwood pleaded guilty, hut. the other prisoner denied the charge. Fined 5s. each. ALLEGED THEFT.—Susannah Jones was charged with stealing a gold keeper ring, the property of Ann Price, at Tredegar, on the 12th inst. Ann Price stated that she lost hpr ring at the Cambrian Inn on the evening of the 12th inst. She gave it to the prisoner to look at, and she went out and took the ring with her. Witness did not give her permission to take the ring away. Prisoner pleaded guilty. She was then further charged with the theft of a cloth jacket, the property of Mr. Walter Rees, draper, Tredegar. Joseph Orchard said the jacket was placed by the side of the door on the 12th inst. They did not miss it until the police came; it was worth 14s. 6d. Prisoner also ad- mitted this offence. The Bench committed her to prison for 21 days.

YSTRAD. MON DAY. (Before Mr. IGNATIUS WILLIAMS.) COAL STEALING.—Several women were fined 10s. for stealing coal at Pentre and Gelly Collieries. WJlÆUL DAMAGE.—Thomas Lewis, Treorky, was fined 20S. and costs for wilfully breaking tho glass of one of the Rhondda street gas lamps. ASSAULT UPON A PUBLICAN AT STOREHOUSE VILLAGE. — Margaret Coehlyn, Storehouse, was charged with assaulting Mrs. Jenkins, Prince of Orange, in the same locality. Defendant Coehlyn was fined 10s. and costs. Lee, who received a summons in court, was bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace for six months, and ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings.

I CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. The weekly meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians washed at the Workhouse on Satur- day. Dr. Paine presided, and there was a largo attendance of guardians. Mr. PLAIN moved the adoption of the report of the joint committee, recommend- ing that the salary of the medical officer should be increased to £185 per annum, and that the duties of attending the workhouse should he separated from that of the Ely Schools; and also that Dr. Evans should be appointed medical officer to the latter at a salary of £35 per annum. Mr. BRATAN eeconoed the adoption of the report.. Mr. JACOBS said he felt, it his duty to oppose the recommendation of the committee. He regretted having to do so, because he felt that the committee had had a somewhat, difficult duty to perform. This question had been referred to three committees, and the last, committee not only decided that the medical officer should have an in- crease of salary, hut that he should be relieved of the duty of attending the Ely Schools as well. He regretted very much that Dr. Sheen HAD not. seen the wisdom, as there was such a diversity of opinion in the board, of deciding to withdraw his application altogether. When the matter came before the first committee it was decided that £175 would be quite sufficient remuneration for Dr. Sheen in view of the fact that an officer would be appointed for the Ely Schools at a salary of JB25 or £30, That recommendation went, before the bmrd, but it, was referred back to the committee. The second committee decided to recommend that the salary should be £200, and that the Ely Schools should be kept separate but that report was also referred back by the board. The third committee had presented the report, which had been laid before them that day. He thought once or twice would have been ample to consider a matter of that sort J by the board, whether it was the application T of the medical officer or one of the lowest nurses in the institution. He admitted that Dr. Sheen was a good and painstaking officer, but it seemed to be the general opinion outside that- room as well as inside that he was at present amply remunerated for his services. He had taken the trouble to examine statistics from nil parts of the kingdom, and he ventured to assert that with but a few exceptions theirs was one of the highest paid officers in the country. In view of the present DEPRESSED condition of trade he felt that it would not. be wise to make any unnecessary increase in the expenditure of the board. He moved a direct, negative, and also that the names of those who voted should be taken down. Mr. WILLIAM BASSETT seconded the amend- ment. The CHAIRMAN disclaimed any personal feeling in the action he had taken in the matter, and said that if it had been the case of one of the most in- significant officers of the board it would have received quite as careful and impartial con- sideration at his hands. Mr. YORATH also defended the action of the committee, and disclaimed any personal feeling in the matter. Mr. RAMSDALE agreed with Mr. Jacobs that the present was not a favourable time to increase their expenditure. Mr. JONAS WATSON and the Rev. J. R. BUCKLEY supported the committee's report on the ground that the special qualifications possessed by Dr. Hheen entitled him to the remuneration he asked for. Mr. BEAVAN said he had at first felt it his duty to oppose the recommendation of the committee, but in view of the opinion expressed by Dr. Paine, whose professional knowledge entitled his views to respect, and in view of the great increase in the duties of the office during the past year, he had now changed his mind, and would support the committee's report. In 1883 the number of cases treated by the officer Was 127, while in 1884 it had increased to 174—nearly 40 per cent. The addi- tional remuneration recommended by the com- mittee was only 30 per cent. The amendment was then put to the meeting. Messrs. J. Phillips, J. Richards, David Morgan, J. Williams, Gibbs, Watkin Bassett, Thomas Thomas, Thomas Evans, Edward Thomas, Ramsdale. Llewellyn, J. Morgan, D. Phillips, A. Lewis, Ferrier, Jacobs, and Harboule voted in favour of the amendment, and Messrs. A. Thomas, W. Rees, Beavan, -Hern,. J. Jones, Cory, Watson, Grimth PhiOips, C. Evans, Yorath, Lee, Lewis, D. Richards. Barry, T. Bassett, Akere, and Plaiu. and the Revs. J. R. Buckley and Saulez against. The amendment WAS, therefore, declared 1081.. and the report was then adopted. This was all the business.

THE CHARGE AGAINST A NEWPORT AUCTIONEER. At the Newport County Police Court on Satur- day morning (.before Messrs. R. F. Woollett and E. Lewis) George. E. Everett, auctioneer, of New- port, appeared to answer an adjourned summons charging him with not paying J673 12s. 8d. to the treasurer of the Henllis and Rogerstone School Board. The case was adjourned from the previous Saturday on the ground that defendant admitted owing a certain sum, but not so much as was stated in the charge, and that defendant was willing to pay that amount. Mr. Lyne, who then represented defendant, said the board was going to meet the following Monday to thoroughly examine the accounts. Defendant, who was now present, asked that the case might be ad- journed for another week. Mr. Woollett remarked that when the case was before the bench last time it was suggested by the magistrates that the case should be adjourned for a fortnight, but. defendant then said a week would be quite sufficient. He should like to know why defendant now pressed for another adjourn- ment. Defendant replied that why he asked was because the board had met, as was stated, on Monday but they were unable to settle the matter, and they also adjourned their meeting for a week. The Magistrates' Clerk said that there was no objection by the prosecutors to an adjournment. The case was accordingly adjourned for a week.

SINGULAR SHIPPING CASUALTY AT NEWPORT. On Tuesday afternoon the three-masted schooner Irish Girl, belonging to Ireland, was lying at the Tredegar Wharf, Newport, shipping a cargo of coal, and had received her complement, when the tide receded, and the vessel was left sticking in the mud. This circumstance, of course, excited no comment, but when the water commenced to rise it was noticed that the schooner did not seem to lift, and the tide gradually getting higher it at last Went over the decks, and when it was high tide only the inasts of the vessel could be seen, the schooner having remained stuck fast in the mud.

CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC. IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY DR. PAINE. ALARMING STATISTICS. A meeting of the Cardiff Corporation was held on Monday. The Mayor (Mr. A. Fulton) pre- sided. The members present wera Aldermen Lewis, Jones, J. M'Connochie, D. Duncan, Elliott, end Cory; and Councillors R. Bird, A. Thomas, T. W. Jacobs, W. Sanders, T. Rees, David Jones, Dr. D. E. Jones, P. W. Carey, Dr. Evans, E. Beavan, E. Jones, T. Waring, W. C. Hurley, D. Watson, S. Andrews, M. Morgan, W. J. Trounce, C. J. Jackson, D. L. Lougher, T. Reynolds, V. Trayes, J. G. Proger, J. Ramsdale, and J. Gunn. THE BATCHELOR MEMORIAL: DEPUTATION TO THE COUNCIL. A deputation, consisting of the following gentle- men, waited upon the council in regard to a site for the Batchelor Memorial Dr. Edwards, Mr. Lewis Williams, the Rev Nathaniel Thomas, Mr. Robert Davies, Mr. E. Payne, and Mr. J. Duncan. Dr. EDWARDS, in introducing the deputa- tion, said he and his friends were anxious to erect a public memorial in honour of .the memory of his friend, and a man who had iden- tified himself with public movements in the town for a period of 40 years, the late Mr. John Batchelor. Soon after his death a numtier of friends met together and discussed the propriety of making some suitable memorial to his memory, end after much discussion it was determined that preference should be given to the erection of a public statue to his memory, which would be of considerable artistic merit, worthy of the town. and an ornament to any public situation that might be allotted to it. The deputation now wished to present, a memorial in favour of a site before finally closing the arrange- ments. The statue would be 911. 6in. in height, on a suitable pedestal, and the deputation would be glad to obtain a site in the Hayes. There was a public space there which seemed suitable, and j the committee would prefer that site to any other, if it met the views of the Mayor and Corporation. I Mr. LEWIS WILLIAMS said the response to the applications for subscriptions had come from all parties in the town, and he wa.s in a position to say that the work would be of high artistic merit and an embellishment to the town. The committee had sficured the services of a most rising Welsh sculptor, Mr. Milo Griffiths, and if the work could be proceeded with at once there was a prospect of iM being exhibited at the Royal Academy. Mr. CAREY proposed that the request should be acceded to. Mr. REYNOLDS seconded the motion, which, after some discussion was carried. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. IMPORTANT DISCUSSION. STATEMENT BY DR. PAINE. Mr. W. J. TROUNCE asked the medical officer" ItS to what, he attributes the cause of our high death- rate of late, and what he recommends should be done to improve our sanitary condition." He said: In submitting this question to the medical officer of the borough, I feel sure the matter deserves our promptest, and closest consideration, for our high death-rate not only concerns our local authorities and inhabitants, but awakens an inquiry as to its cause wherever Cardiff people go throughout the United Kingdom. I do not take one standard of statistics to prove the increase of mortality. The Registrar Generat's weekly reports, our medical officer's reports, and our Burial Board reports—at which board I sit, monthty-confirm the fact that we have for some time been, as a town, unhealthy. Nor do I judge comparisons from any but. authoritative facts, which go to prove that during the last twelve months we have much exceeded the average of other typical towns. I do not think it fair to strike an average over 5, 10. 20, or 50 years, as it might suit our purpose to I. do, but to deal with the question as it now pre- sents itself, I brought the matter forward two or three years ago, adducing what I considered to be II exertant causes of diseases, especially fruitful to zymotic and epidemic maladies. I have since, I regret to say, seen our death-rate ascend, and, I believe, from some of the causes I referred to. I luwe my opinion a8 to some of the causes, but Dr. Paine is better sble to jud^e—hence the reason of mypntting the question I have done tc him M> objects for doing so are these: That all causes of disease amenable to hum-in aid may be remedied at once, and that the extraordinary delays to act of our sanitary manno-emem may be seriously considered and obviated. In Roath there j had been up to October 195 death? from zymotic diseases, out, of a population of 28 SF.S. Out of 44682 in Cardiff the number of deaths from zvmotic diseases \1" 171, and nut. of a population of 21,653 in Canton there had been 107 deaths. Mr, SANDKRS thought they ought ^o consider the many peculiarities of the town, and look at. the basis on which the rate of mortality was calcu- lated. There WHS an nciual population of 109,000, and if the deaths were distributed over that num- ber instead of over the 94,000 used by the Registrar- General they would have a much lower percentage, He did not believe Cardiff was an unhealthy town. (H°sr, hpar.) Mr. CARRY wished t.o ask Dr. Paine whether there was an average increase of 49 per week in the population of the town. Dr. PAINE did not think there wesanjr justified- tion for giving Cardiff the reputation of being an unhealthy town. During the past five or six months there hnd extraordinary causes of mortality. Referring to the present year, he miifht explain that the data on which he based his calculations were those adopted by the Regis- trar-General. whose formula he wns obliged to accept, otherwise it would seem as if the medical officer were pnnellvouring to make tho deeth-rate lower than it ought to be in comparison with other towns. He attributed the excessive mortality to disturbing causes. Were it not for that fact, the death rnle would not compare unfavourably with other towns. The death rate, based on the Registrar- General's basis, was 24, but tho ordinary death rate of the town population was 22. He had from time to time informed the council that when tey had the conjoined circumstances of a high temperature and absence of rain they would have a lieevy death-rate from diarrhceic diseases. In July, August, and September last what he told them came to pass, and the conse- quence was they had had a higher death-rate. Then came the epidemic, which was now prevail- ing, of measles. When that disease unfortunately happened, ns in last year, in October, November, and December, they would necessarily have a very much higher death-rate from measles than they would have had if it had broken out in June, July, and August, when there was a favourable temperature. The death- rate from measles had been unusually hiyh, and there were circumstances connected with that disease which he alluded to in his previous reports to the council, and which he would now ugain bring before their notice that day. The epidemic broke out on the 19th of October. It then developed itself very rapidly, and from the 19th of October until the 4th of December, when the epidemic ceased, Grangetown suffered very considerably. The returns showed that the total deaths were 56. That was in "a district of very limited population, and of limited area It was a very high rate of mortality from such a disease.but there were circum- stances why it. should not have been so hii»h. He got information only through the reports made to him from week to week by the registrar, and on hear- ing that the mortality had been high in the week ending October 26 he went down to Grangetown and took with him two inspectors. Th v made a visitation and found that there we-e 70 houses infected. There was one fact which explained the cause, and that was children from 27 infected houses were frequenting the schools. He took every means to suppress the disease and placed himself in communication with those in control of the schools, and as far as he could with those in the infected houses, by forbidding the children from infected houses going to school, and the master of the school from taking them in. He need not tell them that measles was a very in- fectious disease—perhaps the most difficult of nil others to deal with. The schools became infected, and from that circumstance arose the high rate of mortality. Taking Lower Grange, there were 748 houses. That gave a population of 4,675. There were 56 deaths from measles. The ordinary death-rate from that disease would be about 2 per cent. Therefore, there must have been 1.120 cases of measles, with 56 deaths. Out of the 748 houses he supposed there were 373 houses infected, with three cases in each house. The remedy was to prevent the children from at- tending school. That was borne out by the fact that in Canton, where there was a population of 18.230, and 2,917 houses, there were only thirteen deal he. There was no deat h from measles t here during the past week. The total number of deaths during the quarter during the time there had been a prevalencey of measles was 610 from all causes. Out of that number there were 123 deaths from measles. The death-rate for the twelve weeks had been 27 per cent. The rate of mortality from measles was 5 per cent. so that, deducting that 5 per cent., they would only have the ordinary death-rate of the town population. There- fore they would find that, except for disturbing causes, and taking the last five years, there was a much lower death-rate than usual He was per- fectly satisfied with the sanitary condition of the town, and was convinced that it was anything but an unhealthy town. All that, he had advised the council to do had been done, but in spite of that there had been the disturbing causes which had from time to time operated. The circumstances the council had to consider were these, that the mortality returns, had they been based on a dit- ferent system, would not have showed a death- rate of above 19 or 20 per cent. The weekly in- crease of 49 was calculated upon the returns of the Reg istra r-General. Alderman D. JONVS said that during the time they had been discussing the second member question they had been supplied with a lot of statistics, showing that there were over 100,000 people, independent of sailors, in the town The population was estimated at 108,000 or 110.000 The death-rate was based on the same system that the Government provided, so as to show an increase of births over deaths. (Laughter.) Dr. PAINE replied that the rule applied generally to any town like Cardiff, where it depended not upon natural productive powers, but constant im- migration of strangers. Alderman JONES had no doubt that the natural productive power of Cardiff was equal to that of any other town. (Loud laughter.) He suggested that in future the death-rate should be made ac- cording to the actual population as well as accord- ing to the Registrar-Geneial's plan. Dr. PAINE said that he had done so in his annual report, and that he had also given the average for the past fifteen years. When there were not dis- turbing causes the death-rate would be about 20 2, and if they estimated the actual population it would not be more titan 19 per csnt. Mr. J. GUNN suggested that a number of officers should be appointed to assist the medical officer in dealing with the epidemic by making house-to- house visitations. (Jlear.hoar.) Mr. R. HIRD was rather surprised to hear some- one say Hear, hear," because Mr. Gunn was applying for officers on account of the Board Schools and not the council. It was impossible to appoint a lot of officers, because to do the work they would require about 40 or 50. He thought the extent of the disease at Grangetown pointed to a great deal of laxity on the part of the medical gentlemen in Cardiff in giving information to Dr, Paine in time to enable him to take those steps which were necessary. It was alarming to be told that before he knew there was an epidemic in Grangetown there were 70 houses infected. Somebody must know about it. The medical gentlemen of the neighbourhood must know, and it was their duty—because he con- tended it was a duty they owed to the town itself and to the parents of the children—to make the facts known to the medical officer. If those gent le- men who were making such a great noise about the spread of the disease and the unhealthy condi- tion of the place would only co-operate with Dr. Paine they would soon see the last of those epi- demies. He wished to call the attention of Dr. Paine to a letter of Dr. Horder's in a local paper suggesting that people of experience should be ap- pointed to inquire into the cause of the excessive mortality. The doctors knew what the cause was, but if they would persisteoUy keep back informa- tion from the medical vr, what could the I council do? He thought the very Iflst class to mention such a thing would be the medical gentle- men. He felt very strongly about observations made by the medical profession, which sent deputations and petitions to the Health Committee, wanting to go to thousands of pounds expense in carrying out. some ideas they had—(Alderman Cory: Some fads)—whereas they had the thing in their own hands. Dr. PAINE said he regretted very much to see Dr. Horder's letter. He thought it would have been much better, and more courteous, if Dr. Horder had sent to him, because the letter reflected on the Sanitary Authority. He might mention that during the w oie time he had been connected with Cardiff Dr. Horder had never reported a single case of infectious disease. The MAYOR thought they might pass a resolution that Dr. Paine should communicate with all tilt" medical gentlemen in the district asking their assittt.a nce. Mr. liwo said that had been done years ago. It had also been done repeatedly. The committee had even gone so far as to discuss the question whether it should not be made compulsory on the medical gentlemen to do so. Alderman JONES, in reply to Alderman Cory, S lid that no doubt the noods at Grangetown had a good deal to do with causing the outoreak. I Alderman LEWIS asked Dr. Paine's opinion as to the best mode of cleansing the public sewers. Did the doctor approve of street ventilation, or was it at all calculated to affect the general health of the J town ? Dr. PAINE: The whole of that question was re- ferred to elaborately in my report last year. It! has been before the Health Committee. There are I difficulties in cairying it out, and it is like all other 1 difficulties in connection with the ventilation oil drains. It is a uifticult matter to deal with, and a way to solve the difficulty has not yet been arrived at. j Alderma.n DONCAN agreed wi.h the remarks of Mr. Bud in regard to the laxity of the medical, profession. Dr. EVANS thought it would be very objectionable I to a good many people if it were made a auty of doctors to report cases of infectious disease. The TOWN-CLERK said that a Bill had been pre- pared by the Corporation Society suggesting that the corporations should provide for the registration of all iniectious diseases. The matter then dropped. THK JUDGES' LODGINGS QUESTION. The report of the Judges' Lodgings Committee was as follows :— December 22.—The Town-Clerk reported that since the last meeting of this c0mmittee several letters and inter- views had taken \jLLC8 between tiir Under sheriff and himself. The Under Sheriff stated that the j mlgee had written inquiring as to their lodgings in Carjiti, and that, they must know where they would be located be- fore fixing the assizes at Cardiff. The judges also said they would n t go the hotel. Or. the 17tn inst. the High Sheriff, the Under Sheriff, with the Mayor and 'lown-Oierk, inspected the residence called The Elms, the result Wnj t Uat-the High Sheriff and Und r Sheriff went, nt once to London anil conferred with the judges on the subject, and on the 19th inst. a letter was received f ora the Under She iff, stating that the judges would be satisfied with that residence, with supplementary provision lor some of the officer* and servants simnfr to the arrangements carried out at Mr. Inglcdew's house in Croekherbtown. The committee subsequently had all interview with Mr. James Howell, xnd asked him whet her he would let the corporation his house for the above purpose, which contained twelve bedrooms, when he promised to submit a letter to the Town-Clerk to- rn OITOW. December i.3.—Mr. Howell attended upon the enra- mittec and offered Mr. Bdkips's house in T,edegarvi,1e for the .hidg"s' Lodgings, M". Howell's house Lo be-lfed in conjunction t rerewit-h for the sum of A letter w .'S read from Mrs. Itichard Corv. offering Oscar House f •! the *bove purpose. Resolved— Th-tt The Elms be engaged, providing the requisite accommodation can be Tound for certain officials near to that residence." Alderman DUNCAN saw no reason why the judges should not. go to an hotel He believed ther I Ma i expressed then' satisfaction at the accommo- dation provided at the Angel on their last visit. Mr. SAN'DKES said the negotiations in regard to The Elms had fallen through. He did not know that Hie judges themselves baa objected to go to an hotel. Mr. CAREY said that, on the other hand, Mr. Hi" nd had received a letter si tting that the judges Wt're perfectly satisfied with the accommodation at the A.igei. Atier some discussion, the matter was referred to the committee. THK RTKDIPTR/BCTIOS BTIX COMMITTEE. On the motion of Mr. P. W. CAREY. seconded bv Mr. REYNOLDS, a vote of tlmnks was accorded to Mr. Sunders for his services in connection with I preparing the memorial to the Premier and the statist ics presented to the Boundary Commissioner at Bridgend. PPINCE EDWARD'S BTRTHEAY. On the mot ion of the MAYOR, seconded by Mr. RKrxobDS, the town-clerk was instructed to pre- pare an add>ess to Prince Edward congratulating flim upo.i attaining his may-rity. Alderman DUNCAN thought the congratulatory part of the thing was that the Prince of Wales was not asking the nation for a pension. This concluded the business.

¡ SWA Is SEA TOWN COUNCIL, ¡ THE BOGUS CLUB QUESTION. ¡ I'HE CORPORATION AND THE GAS COMPANY. The monttily meeting of the Swansea Corpora- tion was held at the Town-hall, Swansea, on Wednesday, the Mayor (Mr. William Williams) presiding. There were also present Aldermen (ilasbrook, Thomas Davies, Daniel, and Thomas Councillors It D. Rurnie (ex-mayor), H. A. Chap- man, E. Hath, Thomas Freeman, John Lewis, A. Mason, H. Maliphant-, W. Richards, E. H Bath, F. Rooke, W. Thomas, J. A. Raw!ings, James Jones, T. Trew, J. Cady, and W. J. Rees. THE MAJORITY OF PRINCE EDWARD OF WALKS. I The MAYOR moved :— That the mayor and town-clerk b^ requested to pre- pare and forward to Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward of Wales an address of congratulation upon the attainment of his majority. Mr. HURNIE seconded, and the resolution was agreed co. THK LICENSING OF CLUBS. The minutes of the Watch Committee contained a resolution of the committee:— That, being of opinion that the present legislation affecting p'"ivate clubs is insufficient and unsatisfactory, they recommend that the attention of the Home Secretary should be drawn to this matter, with a view to all clubs selling excisable liquors being placed under proper legislative control. The MAYOR moved the adoption of this report, which was seconded by Mr. CHAPMAN. Mr. BURNIB opposed, considering it a very ex- traordinary line of conduct to place such members of the Reform Club as, say, Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Bright, or such gentlemen belonging to the Carlton Club as the Marquess of Salisbury and Lord Randolph Churchill, under police supervision of this sort. Mr. FREEMAN was of the same opinion as Mr. Burnie, and thought that the question of passing any measure should be left for discussion in the House of Commons, and not in that council, which was not in a position to pass an opinion. Mr. CHAPMAN spoke nt some length in support of the motion, and hoped the resolution would be passed without further comment, as it was time the council put down their foot firmly with regard to these bogus clubs, which were doing such great injury to the working people. Mr. GLASBROOK said he had never seen any such agitation ItS Mr. Chapman had spoken of in this matter. He had never been appealed to to oppose these clubs as Mr. Chapman said lie had. Why, he asked, should they interfere with the working man if he desired to belong to a club any more than they should prevent a photographer—(a laugh)-from erecting a platform, as was often the case, for the purpose of taking photographs at a fair. He was against the clause in the minute, which, he thought, should be expunged. Mr. R. D. BURNlK moved an amendment, which would make the latter part of the resolution read as follows :— That the attention of the Home Secretary be drawn to this matter with a view to preventing the formation of any o ubs whioh are evidently started for the purpose of obtaining intoxicating liquors or otherwise evading the Licensing aws. Mr. MALIPHANT seconued. Mr. CHAPMAN presented a letter from Mr. John Coke rowler,stipendiary, in which that gentleman made the following remarks:— It appears to me that property-constituted and well- regula lXÍ clubs are more likely to promote the comfort, recreation, ami even the temperance of the industrial Classes than anything I can suggest. My belief 1S thiit clubs would be fourd quite as cOllvellitmL and pleasant by working men as they are by noblemen and squires, banisters, and offioers, and merchants. Titero are, however, counterfeit imilatiolls of the genuine club in existence, alld it is evident t hat some test of the solidity of each association ought to ue applied before the consumption d exciseable liquors is exempted from all supervision. 1 BuppoSe that Parliament may be induced to pass an Act- by which a registering and certifying authority shall be constituted to take cognizance of the clubs in which intoxicating liquors are to be consumed. The authority should have power (after all examination) to grant or retuse a certi- ficate of registry. In boroughs the council might be constituted the certifying authority, and in rural dis- tricts the jusiioes in peity sessional divisions. There would then be no class legislation, and the certificate woul t not put them to any inoonvenienoe whstevrr, and it would, 1 conceive, be a fair protection against the foundation of innumerable petty 80-caU"d clubs. The council divided, when ten voted for the amendment and nine for the original motion. The amendment was, therefore, carried. THE MARKET ENTRANCES. Alderman DANIKL moved the minutes of the Property and General Purposes Committee. Among other things, the committee recommended that Llanelly bricks be laid at the Oiange-street and Oxford-street entrances to the market at an esti- mated cost of £ 100, and that the pitching of the market be repaired at a cost not to exceed £100.\ A sub-committee, consisiing of the mayor, the ex- mayor, and the chairman of this committee, was appointed to visit the market, and report as to any further alterations they may coufoider desirable I with respect to lighting or otherwise.—This w/u agreed to. APPOINTMENT OP THE SOUTH WALES COLLEGE GOVRRNORS. The same committee recommended the appoint- ment of the seven following gentlemen from with- out t.he council to act on the Court of Governors for the Univerity College of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire:—The Rev. J. Young, the Rev. Mr. Binns, Mr. J. Roberts, C.E., Mr. David Williams (Training College), Mrs. Higgineon, Mr. Terrill, and the Rev. N. Lyndon Parkin. Alderman DATIES opposed the appointment of governors. He thought it was undignified of the corporation to make an appointment of some few persons as governors who were powerless against the majority. If the Cardiff people wished they could appoint the Swansea representatives them- selves. He moved that no appointment be made There was no seconder to the amendment, which fell through. Mr. TREW moved that the names of Mr. M. B Williams and Mr. F. S. Bishop be substituted fa. those of Mrs. Higginson and the Rev. Lindot Parkin. Mr. CHAPMAN seconded, and the names having been duly substituted the re^objiion wnx curried. THE OOAT-STKRKT SCHOOL AUBITKATION. The TowN-CLi-RK had informed the committal that the arbitrator had decided that the abov' property ha.d not reverted to the corporation. If will be remembered that an arbitrator was ap" pointed to consider the question ot the ownership of this school as between the corpora.tion and tin School Beard. WORKS AND SANITARY COMMITTEE. Mr. MALIPHANT proposed the xdnution of the minutes ot the Works and Sinit-ary Committees stating that the death-rate during the past yew had been very gatishtctory,n<J below the average, It would be about 193 per thousand. Seventy- tour applications for the appointment of two assistant inspectors of nuisances had been con- sidered, and the two following, viz., Mr. Thomas Leyshon, of Foxhole, nnd Mr. David Jones, of Bridge-street, were reoommen led to the council for appointment at a saltry of 28s. per week. The minutes were seconded by Mr. E. H. BATH and carried. THE CORPORATION AND THE GAS COMPANY. Mr. RICHARDS moved the minutes oi the streets Committee, which contained a resolution of the Gas Company, as follows :— That the Gas Company, being dpsirous of mepting ths wishes of the Urban Banilaiy "Authority ineffectively lighting the town with Rray's 50 candle )..m)is,hereby oiler to reduce the charge per lamp from £8 4s. 1.,) £618.. 9d. per annum each lamp to burn full power up to midnight, and be reduced one half frum midnight up to time rur extinguishing. Sucll price to include gas, cleaning, liuhting, extinguishing, painting, and re- pairs, and being sn exceptionally low price shall not tie considered &.5;: iJrecedenr.. The directors agree t,) re- duee the priee uf gas frum 2s. 3d. to .5, 6d. per thousand 011 a1 gas supplied to the ordinary lamps. The above terms are offered 011 condition of a comract beinr I'nt",red iuto for three jle,.rs, I to take effect 011 and irom the 1st day of January. 5. The committee offered no recommendation o the question, which it left entirely to thl' council. Mr. MALIPHANT suggested that no agreement bt made with the Gas Company lor the term of thre< years as proposed, believing that twelve month? would be a term quite !<>rg enough to commit themselves to the price stated. Mr. MARTIN proposed that the oiler of the Gas Company he accepted for welve months, and that a committee be appointed to consider the question of purchasing the Gas Company's undertaking oi making some sat.isfactoiy arrangement with the company to induce them to reduce the price oi gas. Mr. CHAPMAN seconded. An amendment was proposed bv Mr. W RtCHAHDS and seconded by Mr. CADY that th* arrangement proposed by the company be adopted tor three years as suggested by the company. This was carried. The resolution rs amended, on the suggestion of Mr. RICHARDS, then read as follows :— Xiiat i he offer of the Gas Company be accepted fot three years, and that, a committ-ee of the council bf appointed with the object of ascertaining on w hat terms the Swansea Gas Company would sell their property to the corporation, or if an ariangement could be made between the corpora: ion and the company whereby ar inducement would be held out. to the company to reduct the price of gas to this corporation alia private con sumers, or bring up an alternative scheme by which t.li. corporation could construct its own wor1.8 Rnd suppij gas to it6eH ami ¡.¡rivllte consumers. THE WATER SUPPLY. Upon the receipt of a report from the borougl surveyor as to tho uncertain water supply, th, Water Committee were of opinion that the new works, including the new reservoir, authorised bj the Swansea Corporation Water Act, 1884, should be proceeded with as early as possible, and thf town-clerk was directed to take all neoessarj steps to acquire the requisite land for this purpose; and a sub-committee, consisting at the Mayot (Mr. Councillor Williams). Alder man E. Rice Daniel, avid Messrs. Kdward Bath R D. Burnie, W. J. Rees, and Thomas Trew, was Hppointed to assist the town-clerk and borough engineer in assessing and Jettl:ng the compensa- tion payable to the parties interested. The com- mittee furt-hej recommended that tenders be in. vited for the work of laying tho lfiin. main in HI( Lliw Valley. The committee were of opinion that it wan undesirable to continue the present arrange- ment. which enshles the Haibour Trust to supply water to shipping on beha); of the corporation and recommended that the council take into their own hands the- water supply and terminate the existing arrangement on the 1st of February next. It was further recommended that Application be made tc the Local Goveinmet.t Board for leave to borrow the sum of ;1,070 to defray the cost of re- newingine water mains around t.he Noitli and South Docks, and that water be supplied the dredgers at tua same rate as that charged fot watei supplied for trude purposes. Aftet a discussion tllp. minutes were adopted. MR COUNCILLOR riCHARi'S's LITTLP BILL. The Committee, having investigated the obliga t. >n oi the council to ^>ay the account, of Councillor Richards for haulage, were of opinion that th, haulage of the guvel in question w- i? carried out on the understanding that Mr. Richards was to bf repaid the cost thereof, and, therefore, recom- mended the payment of the amount due. !,11, CHAPMAN moved, as an amendment, that the bill be again referred back. Mr. Richards having been^ chairman of the Streets Committee befor» should have known that lie could not enter int< any arrangement with Mr. Hannaford. In a simila: case which occurred some years ago Sir JohnJone. Jenkins had spoken severely to the offender, ant told him if he was his servant, ho would have beer. discharged. Mr. HacKE seconded the amendment. The MAYOR explained that the matter had beer fully gone into by t.he committee. Messrs. Cady, Trew, and ethers spoke in favout of paying the bill. The amendment was lost, and the minutes carried. The minutes of the Finance Committee, the Opei Spaces Committee, and the Buriils Board Com liiiltee having been passed, tlie council adjourned.

A "LIBERAL" CLUB AT PENARTR HOW THE MEMBKRS ARE ELECTED. -CHIPS'' STANDS A GLASS. At Penarth Police Court on Monday (before Mr J. Ware and Colonel Lee) Samson and Jant Blaekmore were charged witn selling intoxicating drinks without a licence on the 30ih ult. Mr Morris appeared to prosecute, and Mr. Belcher de- fended. William Dolman, living at 34, Arcot-street. Penarth, s.id that on the night of the 30th 01 December, in company with a man named David Middleton, he went, to the Liberal Club between eight and nine in the evening. He called for some beer. He saw the defendant, Jane Black- more, there. Witness and his friend were supplied with beer. The female defendant supplier* them. Middleton paid for it. Before he was sup- plied he was told that he could not be supplied with beer unless he signed as a member. He signed his name in a book. He was proposed a member by two men. He was not supplied with beer before he was proposed a member. Did not know the name of the man who proposed him. Cross-examined: He did not have any drmt until he had been proposed a mem her. Could not swear that the female defendant was the womai he had seen in the club. He paid for some drinks Could not remember that the woman who wI! behind the bar had refused to take his money. Police-Sergeant Pick wick said thai he was out side the club in company with Poliee-Constablr Brinson on the 30th ult. at one o'clock in thi morning. He saw the defendant and a man named Miidteton go into the club. He went- near tlie window and heard a voice sav, Chips, are you going to pay £0" a glass ior me?" Heard the previous witness say, Yes; what is it to be V" He saw the female defendant supply five or six men each with a glass of something to drink. About half-past one he saw Middleton come out with a jar of beer. Took him back to the fcmal. defendant, and asked her why she sup- plied him with beer at that time The defendant replied that the man had brought it in with him. He went inside, and there saw the last wit ness and two men named Gordon and Plymouth. He a*ked the female de- fendant why she supplied the men with drink, and she said, Because they are members." He saw Dolman's name thero as a member. He asked when they were made, and they replied that they had been made that niyht. de a^ked them foi their tickets. Dolman and Middleton pro- duced their cards, but Gordon and Plymouth said that they had burnt theirs. Wit called their attention to Kule 1, which slated that drink should not be supplied until those who hail been proposed as mem Iters had been passed by the committee. The r"llIalf" defendant replied that, if that were the case, she had been wrong!; informed by the coinmit'ee. Cross-examined: There was no blind to the window on the night in question. The window was frosted. Thnre was a crevice in the window through which he could see all that was passing The previous witness was referred to as Chips.* He had no search warrant when he went into the house. The defendants had kept the club. fOI about a month. Dolman,, on being re-CR]]p,jt said that he had bought the beer which was in the jar at the Royal Hotel. He took it into the ciub with him anc brought it away ag«in. Mr. Belcher at this stage of the proceedings ap- plied for an adjournment, in order that he migh- be able to produce some witnesses who woulfl prove that the witness Dolman had not paid foi any drinks. The Bench adjourned the case till next Monday

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