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CARDIFF. t. MEETING OF GUARDIANS.—The usual weekly toeeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, Dr. Paine in the chair. The only matter of public interest which arose was a discus- sion on a statement made by Mr. Rees, clerk to the School Board, that certain persons had, on applying for a remission of their fees been told that they must go into the house. Mr. Evans, the officer of the board, now attended to give an absolute denial to the allegation, and asked that a case in point might be instanced. It was decided to send a reply in accordance with this to Mr. INFIRMARY SATURDAY.—The committee have this year succeeded in the first three Saturdays during which the books have been out in obtaining £329 ls. 9d., and of that sum £150 19s. 3d. was received last Saturday of this sum Messrs. T. A. Walker's Workmen contributed £9115s. 4d. It is worthy of hote that the sum received so far is about £6Õ in excess of that obtained in the same time last year. TRANSFER QF LICENCES.—On Monday, before the licensing justices, the following transfers of licences were granted r--Flora Hotel, Cathays- terrace, from Richard Williams to John Henry Williams; Oxford Hotel, The Hayes, from William Thorne to Ewen H. Millman; Marquess of Bute, Bute-street, from Hiram Weeks to Richard T. Bamlett; New Market, Llandaff-road, from Henry G. Smith to George Stacey and Lord Palmerston. Bridge-street, from William P. Smith to David Watkins. THE SOUTH WALES HOMEOPATHIC INSTITUTION. ■—From the founding of this institution in Decem- ber, 1879, to the end of Sept., 1885, there have been registered 5,945, patients, who required 5,198 attendances and medicine, besides 1,522 visits at their own homes. In October there were 58 entries, which required. 95. attendances and medicine. besides 113 visits at their own homes. Of these 27 were cured, 1 no change, 30 more or less improved and continue under treatment. Physi- cian, Dr. Morgan, Edwards-terrace, Cardiff. HAVANNAH INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL SHIP. On Friday the Mayoress (Mrs. A. Fulton) gave the 79 boys resident at this school her annual feast of apple (iuniplinps. The inmates much appreciated the generosity of the donor, and disposed of the meal with good relish. After the repast the boys were suitably addressed by the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. Fulton) and Mr. Wheatley, town- clerk. PILOTAGE BOARD —The usual monthly meeting of the Pilotage Board was held at the offices, Stuart-street, on Tuesday. Capt. Pengelley, vice- chairman, presided, and there were also present Messrs. Elliott, Morse, and J. H. Wilson, Lieut.- Coloncl Martin (who took his seat on the board or the first time), and Mr. Stephens, solicitor to he board. The business transacted was of a rout na character, and of no public interest. PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY.—The debate on the Conservative Education Bill was resumed on Tuesday night by Mr. F.J. Veall, whosupported the Bill. He was followed from the Liberal Benches by Mr. Howe, whose arguments were answered in a neat and clever maiden speech by Mr. T. Sankey. The debate was continued by Messrs. Hansen, G. David, Payne, Harris, and the Liberal leader (Mr. J. Andrews). Mr. Hughes replied on the whole question, after which a division was taken, with the result that the Bill was carried by 49 to 33. It was announced that, at the request of the Liberal party, there will be no meeting next Tuesday, on account of Sir E. J. Reed's meeting. The subject for the 17th will be the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales, to be brought forward from the Liberal side by a member of their late Ministry, and will be opposed by the Conservatives as a Government. BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE CLUB.—On Monday evening Mr. T. L. Evans, the captain of this club, was the recipient of a handsome case of silver spoons and forks, subscribed for by the members on the occasion of his marriage. Mr. Neate, the president, in a few well-chosen words, made the presentation, which was suitably acknowledged by Mr. Evans. VICTORIA ROOMS.—Mon?. and Mdlle. De Kero, the renowned Oriental and Japanese entertainers, are engaged here, and are meeting with a most flatter- ing reception. The top spinning of Mdlle. and the butterfly trick by Mons. De Kero were much admired. Major Bates, described as the tallest man in the world, was introduced by Mr. F. J. Smith (the manager), who gave a brief description of that gentleman's antecedents. The major is a great attraction. We may add that the rooms are crowded each evening, and that, irf"addition to the evening's entertainment, the De Keros appear every Wednesday and Saturday afterncons, and Major Bates every afternoon, until further notice. PILOTAGE COMl\1I5SIOER.Ve are informed that at the meeting of the Pilotage Board on Wednes- day a letter was received from Lord Bute, nomi- nating Mr. J. le Boulanger a member of the Pilotage Commission for the third time in succession. The nomination is for three years. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Infirmary on Wednesday, before Mr. E. B. Reece, district coroner, on the body of a.n infant three weeks old, the child of a man named Joseph Blake, of 35, Ordell-street. The child died suddenly the previous dav. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident occurred at the New Docks on Wednesday. John Harris, a boy fourteen years of age, in the employ of the con- tractors, was at work early that morning signal- ling on a coping stone, distant about twelve feet from the ground. He overbalanced himself and fell heavily. On being conveyed to the infirmary it was found that both wrists were broken and very severe injuries were occasioned to the head. On inquiry there it was ascertained that he was progressing favourably. LARGE VESSELS IN THE DOCKS.—At the present time there are lying in the Bute Docks two un- usually large vessels, even for this port. One of these, the Palgrave, whose tonnage is supposed to be as great as that of any sailing vessel in the world, entered the dock on Tuesday evening's tide. She carries four masts, and her registered tonnage is 3,112 net. Messrs. Matthew Thompson and Co. are the agents of the vessel, which is chartered for a voyage to San Francisco. The other is a French steamer, the Colombo, of 3,545 tons register, brig- rigged, which is also chartered by Messrs. Matthew Thompson and Co., agents, to go to Bombay with i cargo of coal. TEMPORARY STOPPAGE OF TRAFFIC.—On account Df the re-construction of the Crockherbtown Bridge, :he corporation have decided to stop the traffic fit that point from Saturday, the 7th inst.,until Monday morning. In order that foot passengers shall not be inconvenienced during this time, they will be allowed to use the Taff Vale Railway subway. To FARMERS and all those to whom it may con- cern.-TlJe ravages of birds and insects may be prevented by using Pix Coinpo." Bold in cans at 3s. 6d. and 7s. each bole agents for South Wales, Perkin Bros, and Co., ironmongers, 53, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. c2

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