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CARDIFF.
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
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—At the weekly meeting on Saturday, Colonel Lyne in the chair, a discus- sion arose as to the necessity of erecting new premises for tramps on the Marshes, and the chairman cave notice that he would move a resolu- tion at the next meeting on the subject. The number of paupers in the workhouse for the week was 285, as against 280 in the corresponding week of last year, and the number of children in the ichools 189, as against 198. GOLDEN WEDDING.—The Rev. Canon Hawkins, who was for 40 years vicar of St. Woollos, is about to be presented with a silver salver and illumi- nated address on the occasion of his golden wed- ding. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—We very much regret to have to record the demise, which took place on Saturday morning, of Mrs. R. H. Richards, at No. 1, Palmyra-place. The deceased lady, who was 69 years of age, was well-known in the town and highly respected. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY. — » umber of patients attended at the Dispensary during the weekending Oct. 31, 417; number of visits paid to patients at their own homes during the week, 65; number of patients in the Infiimary during the week, 33. Physician for the week, Dr. Davies; surgeon, Mr. Marsh; Dr. M'Carthy, house- surgeon. Southern District.—Number of patients during the week ending Oct. 31, 78 number of visitsn paid to patients during the week,192.-R. Cooke, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.S.A. Lond., Visiting Surgeon, Southern District. Northern District. Number of patients during the week ending Oct. 31, 9 number of visits paid to patients during the week, 21.—H. R. Hudson, L.R.C.S.I., Visitiog Sur- geon, Northern District.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. MARRIAGE OF MISS JSSlE ACE.—Miss Jessie Ace, one of the "Grace Darlings of the Mumbles Head, was married at the Parish Church on Monday morning to Mr. Durston, a master mariner. SUDDEN DEATH OF THE RECTOR OF ILSTON.—The Rev. Sterling B. Westhorpe, rector of Ilston, Gower, died on Sunday morning in a most un expected manner. After breakfasting he was taken unwell and laid down to rest in bis bedroom. At ten o'clock he attempted to rise, but became worse, and died soon afterwards. Dr. Ellis arrived before death, which he attributes to heart disease. ACCIDENT AT YsTALYFERA.-An inquest was held on Saturday on the body of Thomas Jones, aged 64, who was killed at Ystalyfera Station. It appeared from the evidence that whilst deceased Was engaged in repairing a truck another wagon was shunted on to the line, and he was crushed between their buffers. A verdict of to Accidental death" was returned. THE HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL.—A public meeting was held at the Albert-hall, Swansea, on Wednesday evening, when the prizes and certificates gained by the scholars of the Higher Grade Board School, Trinity-place, were distributed. The mayor (Mr. Williams) was announced to take the chair, and the mayoress to distribute the prizes, but they were unavoidably absent. Mr. W. F. Richards, chairman of the School Board, presided, and Mrs. W. j. Rees fulfilled the task of distribution. The attendance was very large. Several congratulatory speeches as to the success of the schools were delivered. Mr. Trew said the school would have an income for the present year of JE872 16s. and an expenditure of £847 18s. 10d., leaving a gain of £24178. 5d. in favour of the ratepayers. NEW THEATRE.—Mr. Calder s u White Slave" Company are appearing at the New Theatre, and "ightly delight large audiences by their per- formance. The drama itself is full of lifa and vigour, whilst the jubilee singers introduce a very Pleasing diversion. VITAL STATISTICS.—Week ending October 31, 1885 Births, 60; deaths, 21. Annual rates Per 1,000:—Birth-rate, 43'3; death-rate, 15'1. —-Ebenezer Davies, Medical Officer of Health.
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. FATAL FALL —On Tuesday evening Mrs. Morgan, the wife of a collier residing at 30 Pembroke-street, J ell down stairs whilst seized with a lit, and was t!1stantaneously killed. ^A.TAX FALL.—About seven o'clock on Sunday ~vening George Sexton, collier, aged seventeen, of Morgan-street, Gadlys, Aberdare, fell off the ;)Oundary wall of the Gadlys Works on to the Valley Railway, dislocating his neck and "leaking his right arm. He was immediately picked up and carried home by several companions who were with him on the wall at the time of the accident, but he succumbed to the injuries he had sustained before his residence was reached.
BLAENAVON.
BLAENAVON. THE NEW VICAR.—On Sunday morning the Rev. Charles Griffith, the newly-appointed vicar of Blaenavon, read himself in at St. Peter's Church.
BRIDGEND.
BRIDGEND. LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Wednesday. A long discussion took place with regard to two letters which had been received previous to the last meeting, but which had not been read at that meeting. No resolution, how- ever, was proposed on the matter. A letter from the Local Government Board was read, requiring some information with regard to the loan which the Local Board require for public improvements. The clerk was desired to answer it.
DOWLAIS.
DOWLAIS. THE FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday evening an inquest was held at Penydarren upon the body of the old man John Williams, 70 years of age, who was killed by the engine in the Lower Works at Dowlais on Saturday afternoon. The body was mutilated in a frightful manner, the head, left arm, and leg having been almost severed from the rest of the body. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."
GOVILON.
GOVILON. CONCERT.—A concert in aid of the Convalescent Home for Destitute Children, Kilburn, was got up by Mrs. Halswell Kemeys-Tynte, and took place on the 29th ult. The room was crowded to excess, and aumost enjoyable evening spent. The vocalists were Mesdames Owen, Llewellin, Wells, Penton, Morgan, Greenland, Dare, Cumberland, Powell, Price, Wilson, and Milham. The instrumentalists were the Rev. A. F. Hogan, Mrs. Price, and Miss Jones.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. CONFIRMATION SERVICES.—The Bishop of St. David's confirmed 184- English and 130 Welsh can- didates from Llanelly and the adjoining parishes at All Saints' and St. Paul's Churches on Monday. The vicars and curates of Llanelly, St. Paul's, Pembrey, Dafen, Llannon, Llangennech, and Hendy were present.
MAESTEG.
MAESTEG. Too LATE AND Too SOON FOR THE FAIR.—The second fair held at Maesteg came off on Wednes- day on the market grounds. Several dealers came with the first train, arriving here about 9.20, and, finding about twelve cows on the ground, they went off by the next train. About eleven o'clock •ind until noon the farmers brought in excellent iive stock, including 150 head of cattle. As the dealers had gone away there were only a few local sales. Two-year-old steers were sold a.t £10 and £13. The farmers were greatly disappointed, but it is to be hoped that this will be a lesson. The farmers were too late for the fair and the dealers too soon.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. T !E CASE OF WM. HUGHES.—On Monday evening a meeting to give formal welcome to Wm. Hughes, wuo was recently released from penal servitude, to which he was sentenced for a term of seven years for indecently assaulting a girl named Ingram, was held at the Abcrmorlais Hall. Hughes, who at the time of his conviction was studying for the Baptist ministry, delivered an address, in which he maintained his innocence of the crime laid to his charge, and related some of his expe- riences of convict life. A fund is being raised to give him a fresh start in the world. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. T. B. MEREDITH.— The remains of the late Mrs. T. B. Meredith, matron of the workhouse, were conveyed on Mon- day to Dudley for interment. The coffin, which was covered with splendid wreaths, was borne from the workhouse to the railway station in a. hearse, and among those who formed part of the funeral corteje were the rector and his curate, Mr. F. T. James (assistant clerk to the guardians), Dr. Ward (house surgeon), several parochial officials, and members of the Oddfellows' and Shepherds' Lodges with which Mr. Meredith is connected. CIRCUS.—Mr. Fossett has erected in the Peny- darren Yard a spacious circus, which opens this (Tuesday) evening, and which will continue open throughout the winter months. The structure will accommodate 3,000 persons, and is provided with ample facilities for speedy exit. A large staff of the most eminent artistes have been engaged for the season, and there is every reason to believe that Mr. Fossett's enterprise will be rewarded with the extensive patronage which his efforts deserve.
MONMOUTH.I
MONMOUTH. THE RECENT FATAL ACCIDENT TO COUNCILLOR WATKINS.—The Monmouth and Skenfrith High- way Board held their usual monthly meeting at the Wellington, Newcastle, on Monday, when the chairman, MrrBavis, of Killough, presided. Mr. Bennett, the surveyor, in the course of his usual report, alluded to the heap of stones which had been placed on the Staunton-road. and on the por- tion belonging to the board, which had occasioned the late fatal accident. Mr. Charles Morgan, of Monmouth, asked if it was not a part of the duty of the surveyor to see that the stones were pro- perly placed and in proper positions. The Chair- man said that would be impossible, the district being so large. After some conversation the board agreed that it was most unfortunate that the stones had been placed where they were, but as the man who had placed them in that position had done so without the surveyor's knowledge or in- structions no blame could be attached to Mr. Bennett.
MOUNTAIN ASH.
MOUNTAIN ASH. LOCAL BOARD.—This board met on Monday, Mr. T. Edwards presiding. The clerk read a petition to Parliament which he had been instructed to draw up in favour of the ballot being used in local board elections. The medical officer reported that one death had taken place from enteric fever, and one fresh case occurred at Duffryn, during the last fortnight. Messrs. M. Morgan and W. Williams (draper) were elected members of the Court of Governors of the Cardiff College, the first to repre- sent the board and the latter the public Sergeant John, the inspector of lodging-houses, reported that the place was free from overcrowding. The finance report showed that the sum of £16 15s. was in the bank on the general account, and £222 6s. 7d. on the sewerage account. THE NEW WELSH CHURCH.—The erection of a. Welsh church on the site selected on Gwaun Ivor field will be proceeded with at once, the respected vicar, the Rev. B. Lloyd, beingencouragtd to pro- ceed with the building forthwith by the amount which he has in hand towards erecting it. THE DUFFRYN SCHOOLS.—The Joint Managing Committee of the above schools met on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Edwards presiding. It transpired that the attendance for the past month had been most satisfactory, the percentage on the books being 85'2, a higher point than has ever bean attained at these schools before. LOCAL BOARD.—On Monday evening a special meeting of the above board was held, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Edwards,to consider the advisability of applying to the next Parliament for powers for the following purposes, viz..—To con- struct and maintain waterworks for the whole or part of the Mountain Ash District; to maintain gasworks for part or the whole of the district; to acquire the gas and water- works of the Messrs. Nixon and the waterworks of the Penrhiwceiber Gas and Water Company to acquire the same powers as the present Burial Board exercise; to acquire and enlarge the Workman's-hall, &c. Mr. Little moved, and Mr. Long seconded, that application be made to the next Parliament for powers to carry out the objects enumerated above. Colonel Grey moved an amendment, which was seconded by Mr. James Davies. The board divided, and the motion was carried.
P KM BROKE.
P KM BROKE. MEETING OF AGRICULTURISTS. — A large and representative meeting of farmers was held at the King's Arms Hotel, Pembroke, on Saturday. Mr. George Young (Hubberton) presided. The object of the meeting was to consider what steps should be taken to petition the landlords to make a sub- stantial reduction in the rents. In the course of the meeting it was announced that Lord Cawdor was willing to meet his tenants in the matter. A memorial was drawn up for signature, and signed by all present excepting Lord Cawdor's tenants. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr. J. Peregrine. It was resolved that the board would pay the rail- way expenses of pupil teachers who might have to go for examination to Whitland, but that special arrangements would be made in future in this respect with regard to all fresh pupil teachers.
1PENARTH.'
PENARTH. LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board took place on Monday evening at the Board-room, 20, Windsor-terrace, Mr. James Edwards in the chair. The clerk was instructed to take further proceed- ings against the parties in arrears of the private improvement rates, there being over £1,000 out- standing at the present time. A letter was read from Mr. S. Hern strongly complaining of the bad state of the roads surrounding Plymouth-road. The clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Hern to the effect that the roads in question had only re- cently been taken over by the board, and that the necessary improvements would be made as quickly as possible. The Surveyor recommended that several new lamps be erected, and on the motion of Mr. Bevan it was agreed that a committee be appointed to wait upon the Cardiff Gas Company, asking them to place Penarth on the same footing as Cardiff with respect to the public lighting. A long discussion ensued on the report of the Works Committee, which recom- mended that the promenade and several new roads be now taken over by the board. It was ulti- 'mately agreed that the report be adopted. There was no other business. DEDICATION FESTIVAL.—On Saturday evening a dedication service was held at All Saints' Church, Penarth, the occasion being the opening of an organ, moved from St. German's Church. Roath. There was a good congregation. The services were continued on Sunday, when the Rev. F. J. Beck, vicar of Roath, officiated in the morning, and in the evening the sermon was preached by the Rev. Charles Parsons, rector. The offertories are to be devoted to the Organ Fund. Miss Fisher efficiently presided at the organ. Mr. G. B. Kempster,of Windsor-road, Penarth, removed and re-built the organ.
--TALGARTH.
TALGARTH. NOVEMBER FAIR.—The November Fair was held on Monday, when there was a large attendance of both buyers and sellers. There was plenty of demand, but prices were exceedingly low. Horses were very brisk, but prices for these also were very low. Horses: Colts, from roadsters, from JE15 to £20, some even fetching £25; carters, from £30 to JE40. Cattle: Yearling steers, from £6 to £8 j store cattle, from £10 to J612. Sheep: Wethers, from j61 to £1 Is.; fat sheep, not more than 6d. to 7d. per lb. There were no pigs offered for sale on account of the reported prevalence of swine fever.
CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. MONDAY. (Before Mr. R. O. JONES.) THEFT OF MEAT. — James Jackson, 36, was charged with stealing a quantity of beef from No. 82. Cowbridge-road, value 2s. 6d., the property of Thomas Jones also with being drunk on the 31st inst. The Bench sent him to gaol for seven days with hard labour. THE THEFT OF SKINS AT GRANGETOWN.—John Dawson, 20, was charged with stealing six bullocks' hides from the tanvard, Grangetown, value j68, on the night of the 16th of October, the property of Messrs. David Sloper and Co.—Thomas Morgan, porter at the Great Western Railway Station, said that on the 19th of October he saw some hides put into the Bristol train at the Cardiff Station by some men who were now in custody. The prisoner was with them and assisted in putting in the hides. The prisoner was remanded till Friday. THE THEFT OF SHEEPSKINS.—James Shea, 19, was charged with stealing 32 sheepskins from the tan- yard, Womanby-street, some time since the 17th of October, value £5, the property of Messrs. Hall, Reynolds, and Co. Police-Constable Williams stated that on Sunday morning he charged the prisoner with stealing 32 sheepskins from the skinyard. The prisoner replied that he knew nothing about the skins. The prisoner was remanded till Friday. ANNOYING FOOT PASSENGERS.—William Miller, 22, and Thomas Lewis, 18, were charged with being disorderly and causing an obstruction in the Arcade on Sunday night. Superintendent Price said that numerous complaints had been received at the police-station of such conduct as the defen- dants had been guilty of, and in consequence additional constables had been placed on duty. The defendants ware each fined 20s. and costs. Two lads named Cokerlev and Weston were each cautioned for a similar offence. TUESDAY. (Before Dr. PAINE and Mr. G. BIRD.) REFUSING TO ATTEND SCHOOL.—An application was made by Mr. Harrison, the Cardiff School Board inspector, on behalf of the parents, for an order from the magistrates to send William Russell, a lad 11 years of age, to a reformatory. The Inspector stated that the parents were unable to make the lad attend school, although they had tried him at different schools. The Bench made an order for him to be kept at the Industrial School at Bristol for four years. SHOPLIFTING. — Johanna Donovan, 17, was charged with stealing eight pairs of men's socks from the shop of Solomon Margolies, No. 43, Bute- street, on the 2nd inst. Police-Constable Fowler said that he saw the prisoner go into Mr. Barnett's, the pawnbroker's shop, 49, Bute-street, and offer a shirt in pledge. Mr. Barnett refused to take the shirt, and when the prisoner was leaving the shop she dropped a bundle of socks (produced). He subsequently found that they were the property of Solomon Margolies. He took the prisoner to the station and charged her with the theft. Prisoner pleaded guilty. She had previously served a term of five years in an industrial school, and was now sent to gaol for 21 days with hard labour. SMUGGLING.—James Hearon, seaman on board the steamship Penzance, from Amsterdam, was charged with smuggling 21bs. 4oz. of tobacco and 8ozs. of cigars. The defendant was fiued £13s. 2d., single value and duty, and costs. WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. R. O. JONES and Dr. PAINE.) OBSTRUCTIONISTS.—Albert Marks and William Morris were charged with being disorderly and causing an obstruction by fighting in Bute-street on the 3rd inst. Morris, having been previously con- victed, was fined 10s. and costs, or seven days' imprisonment, the charge against Marks being dismissed.—Timothy Cokley, 22, was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment, with hard labour, for being drunk and disorderly in Bute-street on the 3rd inst. SMUGGLING.—Gervassimos Metasao, steward on board the steamship Andriana Stathatos, from Antwerp, was charged with concealing 21bs. of tobacco, value lis. 8d. He pleaded guilty, and was fined single value and costs, 14s. 6d. LARCENY.—George Collins, 18, John Westway, 26, and William Hornsby, 18, were charged with stealing from the person of Peter Anderson, a Swedish sailor lodging at 216, Bute-street, two pawn-tickets, a purse containing Is. 6d., and a pair of braces on the 4th inst. Police-Constable Crook and Police-Constable Pain arrested the prisoners, and, on arriving at the police-station, searched them, and found the missing articles on Collins, who said that he had bought the property of Hornsby,and Westway denied the charge. Hornsby and. Westway were discharged. Collins, how- ever, who has before been twice convicted, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. MONDAY. (Before the MAYOR and Mr. T. P. WANSBROUGH.) A ROUGH STREET SCENE.-George Sanders, a fireman, was charged on remand with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting Henry Rickard in Ruperra-street on Saturday week. Mr. L. B. Moore defended. The Bench fined prisoner £1 and costs. SHIPPING OFFENCE.—Thomas Evans, master of the schooner Doris, of Aberystwith, was charged by the Board of Trade with taking two German sailors to sea from Hamburg, on August 31 last, without obtaining the authority of the consul. Mr. R. P. Williams prosecuted; Mr. Handcocke de- fended. The offence was admitted, and the Bench fined defendant £2. POCKET-PICKING. — Two men, who gave the names of Charles Stone and Henry Hayes, were charged with attempting to pick pockets at the railway station on Saturday. Inspector Hickey asked for and obtained a remand till Wednesday. —John Hitchins, a labourer, of Newport, was charged with attempting to pick pockets at the provision market on Saturday night. Mr. L. B. Moore defended. Police-Constable Badger and two men watched prisoner, and saw him enter several crowds at the market, and try the pockets of about a dozen women. Mr. Moore asked the bench to deal leniently with the prisoner in con- sideration of his wife and family. Defendant was fined 30s., or one month. WEDNESDAY (Before Dr.WooLLETT and Mr. R. G. CULLUM.) DOMESTIC INFELICITY.—John Reardon, a cattle dealer, living in Caroline-street, was fined 40s., and was bound over to keep the peace, for brutally assaulting his wife on Saturday evening. EXCHANGE IS ROBBERY.—Thomas Johnson, a sailor, who had been discharged in London, was charged with stealing an overcoat from the shop of Mr. Lipman, outfitter, Commercial-road, on Tuesday afternoon. The prisoner went into the prosecutor's shop, pulled off his own small coat, and put on an overcoat and went away with it. Prisoner, who said he had been on the spree for a fortnight, said he was under the impression that a ship-mate had given him the coat and had taken his (prisoner's) away. The Bench fined him 10s., or seven days.
ABERGAVENNY.
ABERGAVENNY. WEDNESDAY. A SOLICITOR FINED FOR ILLEGAL FISHING.—Mr. Edward Jacob, a solicitor, residing in London, was fined £2 and costs for taking a salmon without a licence on the 18th of September. It appeared that defendant was out with his father, and took his father's rod for a slnrt time as they were coming home, and hooked a salmon uninten- tionally. His father assisted in landing it. The line imposed was the minimum fine allowed by the Act.
NEATH TOWN COUNCIL.
NEATH TOWN COUNCIL. There being no opposition, the retiring coun- cillors, viz., Mr. Edward Davies (Mayor), Mr. H. P. Charles, Mr. T. Phillips, and Mr. J. B. Davies, were re-elected. The usual monthly meeting of the council was held on Monday, Mr. Edward Davies (Mayor) pre- siding. THE DARK ARCH. This matter again came before the council, and the surveyor was authorised to substitute slag- pitching instead of granite-pitching, subject to certain conditions. NEW BUILDINGS. Plans of the following additional buildings were submitted and passed:—House in Rosser-street belonging to Mr. Jenkin Rosser, and additional class-room at Alderman Davies's School. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. A sum of JE40 was ordered to be paid to the contractor, Mr. George, on further account of the amount due to him. AN UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. Mr. Robinson and Mr. Alford, on behalf of Christ Church, requested to have the amount claimed for paving in front of the Assembly Rooms and Christ Church allowed or reduced, but the council considered the persons liable ought to pay. COURAGEOUS CONDUCT OF DR. RYDING. The TOWN-CLERK read a correspondence which had taken place between the mayor and the Home Office with regard to the courageous conduct on the part of the medical officer, Dr. Ryding, in two cases of diphtheria, in respect of which an Albert medal had been applied for by a medical friend of the doctor's, but refused. It was resolved— That this authority, having heard the correspondence between his worship the mayor and the Home Office relative to Dr. It,ydlllg. are desirous of placing on record thel1'lllh sense of the gallant and courageous conduct of Dr. Kyding in the two cases mentioned, and their regret that an Albert medal has not been awarded.
DEDICATION FESTIVAL AT ALL
DEDICATION FESTIVAL AT ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, LLANELLY. SERMON BY THE BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. The services in connection with the annual Dedication Festival of All Saints' Church, Llanelly, were commenced on Sunday morning, when a sermon was preached by the Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's. A confirmation service took place in the afternoon, when about 90 adult candidates were presented from the parishes of Llanelly, St. Paul, Pembrey, and Felinfoel, the clergy present including Rev. Canon Williams, Rev. D. D. Jones (vicar of St. Paul's), Rev. Anthony Britten (vicar of Dafen), Rev. R. D. Roberts (vicar of Felinfoel), and Revs. Silas T. Phillips, J. P. Davies, J. O. Evans, and W. D. Williams (curates). The Vicar of Oxwich (Rev. T. Jenkins) preached at the even- in" service, when the choir, conducted by Mr. A. Wr Swiodell, rendered an appropriate anthem. To-day (Monday) a. very large number of young people and children will be confirmed.
A LOCAL WINDING-UP ORDER.
A LOCAL WINDING-UP ORDER. In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, on Saturday (before Mr. Justice Chitty), in re the Blaina Furnace Company (Limited), a. petition was presented by Mr. E. Gotto, a creditor of the com-1 pany, for an order of the court to wind up the company. Mr. Justice Chitty made the order, bnt said he held strongly against appointing more than one liquidator. He did not like to have too many officials at work on the carcase of a company.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. GREAT CONSERVATIVE VICTORY AT CARDIFF. The municipal elections throughout the country, as far as can be gathered from the returns at present received, show very little gain to either party. In many cases, however, political opinions have had very little to do with the election. CARDIFF. The Conservative party in Cardiff may well congratulate themselves upon the victory which they achieved on Monday, success following their efforts all along the line. The great fight was in the Canton Ward, but Messrs. Lougher and Brain (Conservatives) were returned by good majorities, beating Dr. James, the retiring Liberal candidate. and Mr. F. J. Beavan, the Radical and teetotal nominee. This means a Conservative gain of one seat. In the West Ward another Conservative success has to be recorded, Mr. Oliver defeating Mr. R. E. Jones, the retiring Liberal member, by 314 votes. In the Roath Ward a contest had been forced by Mr. Rees Enoch, who, however, was signally defeated, leaving the representation of the ward unchanged. In the South Ward the Independent Conservative, Mr. T. Morel, headed the poll by a big majority, displacing Mr. Solomon Andrews, who only received the support of 197 voters. There was no contest in the East Ward, the retiring councillors, Mr. Fulton, mayor (L.),and Mr. Charles Jackson (C,) being returned unopposed. It will thus be seen that the net Conservative gain has been two seats, a result we foreshadowed at the commencement of the campaign. The poll did not close until eight o'clock, and, judging by the number of votes recorded after six, the exten- sion under the new Act was thoroughly appre- ciated by the great mass of the electorate. The deputy returning-officer was Alderman Lewis, the Mayor being unable to act owing to his being a candidate for re-election in the East Ward. WEST WARD. The polling for the West Ward took place at the Town-hall, where, the number on the register being comparatively small, the vot- ing was not very brisk. Considerable excitement, however, prevailed, the Conservatives coming forward manfully in the interest of Mr. Oliver. A very large number of plumpers" were recorded in favour of this candidate, and, as had been anti- cipated in the Western Mail, his success was early in the day made certain. Alderman Watkins was the returning officer, and the presiding officers (polling district No. 7), N. D. Marks (8), D. J. JVleyrick (9), T. H. Ensor; reserve, R. J. Yorath. The result was made known about 10.30, as fol- lows :— Oliver (C.) 721 D. Jones (L.) 641 R. E. Jones (L.) 407 CANTON WARD. The polling in this ward dragged on but slowly until mid-day, a few hundred voters only having recorded their votes up to the hour of noon. During the afternoon, however, they came thicker and faster as the day advanced, so that during the evening the officials were kept fully occupied. Soon after the hour of polling a large crowd assembled outside the Severn-road National School, and awaited with intense interest the result, which was declared about midnight. In this ward the suc- cess of the Conservative candidates was as marked as in the other divisions, and when the poll was declared cheer after cheer was sent up for the suc- cessful candidates. Alderman Jones was the returning officer. Presiding officers-polling dis- trict No. 19, R. W. Lewis; 20, H. Perkins; 21, Nichol Winchcombe; 22, D. W. Evans; reserve, C. H. Priestly. The poll was the largest ever known in the ward, and there were only 26 spoilt votes. There was one case of impersonation in this ward, the man impersonated being William Thomas, of 59, Leckwith-road, a Conservative. The success- ful candidates were, however, so far ahead of their opponents that a scrutiny was unncessary. The result was as follows:— Lougher (C.). 1,057 Brain (C.) 933 James (L.) 870 Beavan(L.) 773 1 Mr. Lougher returned thanks for the honour done him in returning him for the second time at the head of the poll. When he started the cam- paign he felt that his constituents would require strong proofs that he had not fairly represented them for so many years before they refused his proffered services. He had never been unmindful of their interests, and he had used all the energy and ability he possessed to do his duty by all-high or low, rich or poor-alike. When he had first received the confidence of the ratepayers he made no hand-tying or mind-controlling promises, and he had exercised his judgment in the direction he believed to be for thegood of the town,and particularly so with regard to the Canton Ward. From that course he had never deviated, and his future conduct would be based on the same lines. He was pledged, as they knew, to the scheme for weir- ing the Taff, because he believed if carried out it would be of incalculable benefit to Cardiff. He was also pledged to a division of the wards of the town, provided that such division was not devised for party purposes, and that one of its main provisions should be the separa- tion of the Grangetown and Canton Wards — two immense districts without any affinity. He did not wish to trammel himself with promises that he might, from circumstances that might arise, be unable to carry out. He would, however, watch municipal expenditure against extravagance. If ever he took a course which conflicted with the interests of his con- stituents he would be glad to be reminded of it, and then by discussion in an amicable spirit affairs could be put right. Referring to reflections made in the heat of the contest, he said he was perfectly willing to let bygones be bygones, but he would like to contradict two statements that had been made. The first was, he had never wished to weir the Taff at a cost of £ 40,000 to the ratepayers, be- cause it was preposterous to mention such figures in connection with the scheme. Secondly, he had worked in season and out of season to keep the cattle markets at Canton, because he believed it to be a most suitable and convenient site for such a purpose. (Applause.) The conduct of the crowd was very orderly, and no call was made upon the staff of police present. ROATH WARD. In the morning the polling was very slow, and up to one o'clock only one-fifth of the electors had recorded their votes. After five o'clock, however, the time when the working men returned from their work, the polling was very brisk, and great excitement was manifested outside the polling stations. Returning officer: Alderman Jones. Presiding officers: Polling district No. 13, Mr. Barlow 14, J. Bowen; 15, D. W. Thomas 16, J. D. Wride; 17, G. B. Taylor; 18, F. W. Ensor reserve, T. S. John. The result of the poll was declared shortly after ten o'clock, with the following result:- Reynolds (C.) 1.211 Beavan (L.) 1,068 Enoch (L.). 619 After the poll had been declared, Mr. E. Beavan said that that contest was not a party contest, inasmuch as at his meetings he had spoken on two occasions distinctly in favour of Mr. Reynolds. That contest was brought on by one professing to be a Liberal, whom he (the speaker) called a Liberal humbug, and the Liberal ratepayers of Roath had shown Mr. Enoch more than once that they did not require him or his services. He had no business to put the town to the expense of a contest. SOUTH WARD. The voting in this ward was very steady throughout the day, although at first votes came comparatively very slow. At one o'clock only 500 electors had visited the polling-station. A considerable crowd gathered around the schools during the day, and as a result a little girl was run over by a cab. Strange to say, however, although the vehicle passed over the body of the child she sustained no serious injury. The poll was declared at ten minutes to eleven, the successful candidates being loudly cheered by their supporters. An attempt was made to shoulder Mr. Morel, but the honour apparently was not appreciated. Mr. Grogan represented Mr. Morel. There were twelve spoiled voting papers Returning officer: Alderman Alexander. Presiding officers: Polling District No. 10, E. Howell; 11, F. C. Lloyd; 12, W. P. Evans; reserve, R. T. Casson. The result was as follows:- Morot(C.). 700 Dr. Jones (L.) 626 Andrews (I.) 197
- SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. There were contests in only two of the wards. The polling places for the South Ward were at the Town-hall, at Madoc-street, and at Beach-street; for the West Ward, at Walter-road, High-street Police Station, and Carmarthen-road. The result in each case was to send the old members back to the council, viz.:—Messrs. Rocke and Maliphant for the South Ward, and Mr. R. Martin for the West The poll was declared at about ten o'clock, as follows:— SOUTH WARD. F. Rocke 1,053 H. Maliphant 854 T. P. Martin 743 WEST WARD. R. Martin 1,264 E. Fletcher 918 T. Saodbrook 356
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. Contests took place in two out of the four wards of the town. The Radicals, fought hard to carry their men; but, outside the efforts of professional politicians, there was very little interest dis- played. In the North Ward Mr. H. J. Parnell and Mr. Tom Jones, both Liberals, were returned unopposed; and in the Central Ward Mr. Oliver Goss (Liberal) and Mr. H. A. Huzzev (Conservative) had a walk over." In the East Ward the retiring candidates, Mr. J. W. Jones and Mr. A. Blake (Conservatives), were opposed bv Mr. G. J. Keavya and Mr. X. Goldsworthv (Liberals). The polling took place at the Castle Chambers. In the South Ward Mr. George Hoskins (Conservative) and Mr. Benjamin Evans (Independent), the retiring candidates, were opposed by Mr. William Evans. chain- smith, a Radical. Here the polling took place at the Oddfallowsl-hall and Temple-street. In both wards the booths were open from eight a.m. to eight p.m. The following is the result of the polling SOUTH WARD. William Evans (L.) 650 Hoskins (C.) 638 Benjamin Evans (neutral) 168 EAST WARD. J. W. Jones (C.) 256 T. Goldsworthy (L.) 254 A. Blake iC.) 219 G. J. Kenvyn (L.) 216
TENBY.
TENBY. The municipal election did not excite much in- terest here. The retiring candidates who sought re-election were Mr. John Hughes, Mr. J. A. Jenkins, and Mr. John Gifford, sen. They were opposed by Mr. J. K. Buckley, Mr. Thomas Evans, Mr. W. Adams, and Mr. John Bonville. Politics seem to have been excluded from the contest, and the opinion of the electors taken upon local questions. The polling-station was at the Town-hall, and the presiding officer Mr. W. H. Richards, mayor. The poll opened at eight a.m. and closed at eight a.m. The result was declared as follows:— Evans 229 Gifford. 218 Buckley 210 Bonville 166 Adams 158 Jenkins 146 Hughes. 132 The first four were declared elected.
PEMBROKE.
PEMBROKE. The contest this year, although fought out on purely local grounds, has been one of the most exciting which has taken place here for some time. The candidates were Messrs. T. W. Young, auc- tioneer John Jones, stone merchant; Edward Rooks, coal merchant; George Price, builder, &c.; and R. D. Gilbertson, solicitor. Messrs. Price, Jones, and Rooks were retiring members. Mr. Gilbertson has served on a previous occasion, and Mr. Young was a new candidate. It is only fair to the latter, however, to say that he did not seek election, and publicly requested people not to vote for him. The poll was open from eight o'clock a.m. until eight o'clock p.m. The polling was slow until the advent of the Dockyard employes, when the officers at the booths had as much as they could do. The returning officer was Alderman William Thomas. The state of the poll was declared at ten o'clock by Alderman George as follows:— Jones 368 Price. 290 Rooks 257 Gilbertson 237 Young 32 The candidates addressed the electors in the Town-hall after the announcement of the numbers. The greatest excitement prevailed, the large hall being crowded. The first three are elected.
BRECON.
BRECON. The following were the candidates for municipal honours at the election on Monday:—Mr. Thomas Williams (C.), Mr. E. A. Wright (L.), Mr. Lewis Williams (C.), Mr. Joseph Jones (L,), and Mr. John Rosser. The first four were the retiring councillors. Result:— Lewis Williams 567 T. Williams 541 Rosser 464 Wright. 452 Jones 301 MONMOUTH. The poll was declared as follows:— Charles Morgan (C.). 509 George Porter Tippins (C.) 376 John Jarrett Furney (C.). 394 Horatio Tamplin Griffiths (C.) 347 Aquila Palmer (L.) 234 The four highest were elected.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. The elections for the Eastern and Western Wards in the Town Council were held on Monday. The time for polling was between eight in the morning and eight at night, and there was not much ex- citement. Alderman Thomas was the presiding alderman for the Eastern Ward and Alderman Jones for the Western. The following is the result:— EASTERN WARD. Griffiths. 361 ♦Edwards 343 *Llewellyn 334 *T. M. Davies 297 D. Lewis 239 WESTERN WARD. *J. Davies 397 *Howell 259 George 228 *J. Lewis 195 Grogan 179 Jones 149 Those marked with an asterisk were retiring members. The first three in each ward were elected.
KIDWELLY.
KIDWELLY. These elections took place for the first time on Monday. There were 24 in the field. The follow- ing twelve were elected:— A. V. Bright 79 R. Randell 288 J. G. Anthony 266 W. Harris 249 J. Morgan 248 W. Gravell 232 R. Leyshon 228 T. Griffiths 229 C. Blackmore t 221 D. Griffiths 220 H. Smart 208 D.Stephens. 191
HAVERFORDWEST.
HAVERFORDWEST. There being no contest, the three retiring mem- bers, viz.:—The Mayor, Mr. T. Baker (C.), Mr. R. T. P. Williams (C.), and Mr. W. Williams (L.), with T. J. White (C), in the place of Mr. Jas. Rowlands, resigned, have been returned.
PEMBROKE DOCK.
PEMBROKE DOCK. The polling was carried on at four booths, fixed in the new marketplace, the whole of the arrange- ments being well carried out. The contest was almost entirely devoid of political feeling. The returning officer was Alderman W. Hughes. The candidates were Messrs. J. Gibby, Imble Farm; J. Williams, retiring dockyard official; M. Nichol- son, draper (retiring members); and Mr. W. H. Lewis, J.P., draper, new candidate, although not new to the municipal business of the borough, having formerly servedin the council for many years. Alderman Hughes declared the result to be as follows :-Gibby, 590 Williams, 536; Lewis, 498; Nicholson, 393. The three first are returned.
INTERESTING CEREMONY AT THE…
INTERESTING CEREMONY AT THE CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. The usual routine of business at Tuesday's meeting of the Cardiff Corporation, dull and monotonous as it would otherwise have been, received an unusually-interesting break when the towu-clerk announced, in legal phraseology, "the receipt of the Commission of the Peace for the Borough of Cardiff with the name of Mr. J. le Boulanger added thereto." The spontaneous outburst of applause which greeted the announcement was a striking evi- dence of the popularity of the recipient of this his latest honour-a. popularity based, perhaps, in about equal proportions upon the inherent geniality and the public qualities of the gentleman who thus re- ceived the privilege of adding J.P. to his name. Apart from the interest attaching under ordinary circumstances to an elevation to the magisterial bench of a man who has earned universal confi- dence during a loug career, the ceremony was unique, inasmuch as Mr. Boulanger is the first Roman Catholic who has attained the dignity of magistracy in Cardiff, and this mark of apprecia- tion paid to long and valued services will be telt by his co-religionists, not only as a tribute to his own worth of character, but as a recognition of their rights, perhaps too often forgotten. The kindliness of disposition to which allusion has been made found a natural vent at the conclusion of the business of the morning in a surprise sprung by Mr. Boulanger upon his brethren in office, in the shape of a sumptuous luncheon, provided sub rosa in one of the ante-rooms of the Council Chamber. The manner in which the invitation to this repast was conveyed was as characteristic of the man as it was pleasing. A native of Jersey, though long a resident in South Wales, he had not forgotten a timo-honoured custom of his own island, where the claims of hospitality are not forgotten in the rush of business. In a modest, half-apologetic manner he told his confreres that a new magistrate in Jersey did not forget his friends and neighbours as he advanced in public life, but celebrated each step upward with a generous display of hospitality, and that he wished to keep himself in remem- brance of his youthful associations by fulfilling the Scriptural injunction, and "doing likewise." The invitation so poetically expressed was ac- cepted with none the less cordiality because the host had rubbed shoulder to shoulder with all the guests in civic matters—a business calculated to engender friction rather than regard and esteem—and the •general feeling was that, for once, the right man had been put in the right place. Mr. Boulanger will bring to bear upon his work as a magistrate a* ripened experience both in commercial and public life. Of an unobtrusive disposition, the firmness and, for want of a more expressive term, straight- forwardness which has characterised him as a member of the Board of Guardians and School Board, and later ou as a town councillor, give ample promise that the Commission of the Peace will in liim receive an additional ornament. He is a Conservative in politics, but has always been known as a politician of the most liberal type.
OBSTRUCTION BY A PEDESTRIAN…
OBSTRUCTION BY A PEDESTRIAN AT ABERDARE. At Aberdare Police Court on Tuesday William Buckler, the Newport pedestrian, was summoned for causing an obstruction of the thoroughfare at Aberdare on October 27. Last week the defen- dant successfully accomplished the feat of walk- ing a distance of 306 miles in six days, between Mill-street and Aberdnre Junction, and each time he passed through the streets he was followed by a large crowd of persons, considerable interference with the ordinary traffic being thus occasioned. Buckler pleaded before the magistrates that the streets were free for him to walk along, and that he could not help people coming after him. He said he had been walking in all parts of the world and had never been molested beforB.-The Sti- pendiary pointed out that no person had a right to traverse the streets in such a way as to produce such an obstruction as was created by the defen- dant's performances. However, upon Buckler undertaking not to engage in any similar enter- prise in the town again, the case was dismissed.
THE MAYORALTY OF NEWPORT.I…
THE MAYORALTY OF NEWPORT. At a meeting of the Newport Town Council, held in camera, on Wednesday, it was unanimously resolved to ask Mr. E. J. Grice to be mayor for the ensuing year. The honour could not fall upon a more generous or popular man. Mr. Grice is also high-sheriff of the county.
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The Rev. Francis Augustine Morgan, M.A., was on Wednesday instituted to the vicarage of Chep- stow by the Lord Bishop of Llanduff on the pre- sentation of the Simeon Trustees. I
CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL.
CARDIFF TOWN COUNCIL. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE FREE LIBRARY. NOMINATION OF MAYOR. A special meeting of the Cardiff Town Council was held on Tuesday at the Town-hall. Cardiff- Present:—The Mayor (Mr. A. Fultop), Aldermen Lewis, Jones, Stone, Elliott, Duncan, and Dr. Taylor; Councillors E. Beavan.E. Jones, T. Waring, Trayes, Jackson, Gunn, Le Boulanger, Hurley, Ramsdale, M. Morgan, Carey, Trounce, Yorath, Dr. Jones, D. Jones, T. Rees, D. Lougher, W. Sanders, T. Jacobs, A. Thomas, Proger, Reynolds, Vaughan, Oliver, Brain, and Morel. After the newly-elected members had made the usual declaration, the council proceeded with the ordinary business. THE LIGHTING OF GRANGETOWN. On the minutes of the Lighting Committee coming before the council, Mr. SANDERS drew attention to the delay on the part of the Gas Company in executing work. He had spoken of the condition of Cradock-street some time before, but nothing had been done, and the street was now in a terrible condition. Mr. CAREY also spoke of the want of light at Grangetown, particularly at that portion com- mencing at the Grange Hotel to the Roman Catholic Schools. He had himself gone there during the previous week, and through the darkness had fallen into a ditch. Mr. JACKSON said he had asked the Gas Com- pany why these delays arose, and he was told the matter of lights was not attended to very much in the summer time. They did not put extra men on, and, consequently, were much pressed, but works ordered would be carried out in due rota- tion. Mr. SANDERS said in the spring of the year he had drawn attention to the necessity for a lamp at Pontcanna, but nothing had been done. Mr. RAMSDALE thought the question of using the Bray light more generally in the streets should be considered. Alderman DUNCAN said in the street alluded to above the gas mains had not been put in. The corporation could only compel the company to lay mains where the lamps were placed at a distance of 50 yards, and as this distance had been exceeded compulsion could not be resorted to. Eventually, On the motion of Mr. YORATH, seconded by Mr. BRAIN, it was decided that a lamp be placed near the Catholic School in Upper Grange at a point to be decided by the borough engineer. The general question of lighting Grangetown was referred to the Public Works Committee. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE FREE LIBRARY. In moving the adoption of the minutes of the Free Library Committee, Dr. TAYLOR drew attention to a recommendation that the corporation consider whether it be possible to arrange to give every reasonable accommoda- tion required by the Savings' Bank authorities at the corner site in the Hayes already agreed upon, and at the same time to have a building so designed that it should be uniform with the pre- sent and proposed Free Library Buildings. Mr. GUNN mentioned that he had already secured, unasked, several plans of the proposed extension. He thought it very desirable that the street at this point should be widened; the minumum width at the least should be 40 feet. A good frontage facing the Hayes would also be a great improvement. He hoped this could be carried out without the slightest breach of faith with the bank authorities. Mr. RAMSDALE felt that the reading-rooms were too small. The streets were also very narrow, and now they had the opportunity of remedying this and making a fine frontage for a public building they should take it, and find another place for the Savings' Bank. Mr. YORATH thought it time that branches of the library should be established at Canton, Roath, and the Docks. Mr. REES characterised the conduct of the architects who had sent in plans to Mr. Gunn as indecently premature." Mr. E. BEAVAN and Mr. HURLEY supported Mr. Yorath's view as to branch reading-rooms, as did also Mr. WARING, who said that in the north part of Cathays, where there were largo numbers of mechanics, a news-room with scientific and mechanical publications was very much required. Mr. JACKSON thought the case would be met by hiring suitable rooms in the various districts as news-rooms. They should not, however, im- poverish the central institution, which was doing such incalculable good. The MAYOR fully agreed with the proposal to extend the library, and thought the idea as to news- rooms Rrgpod one. In reference to the extension, he did not, think there was a place in the town where the streets required widening more than at this spot. The question was ultimately allowed to drop, on the understanding that it would arise again at a meeting in the near future. THE TAFF WEIRING SCHEME. The minutes of the Taff Weiring Committee were passed without discussion, as the engineer had been unable to finish the sections required. THE BOROUGH MAGISTRACY. The TOWN-CLERK reported that he had received from the Lord Chancellor the Commission of the Peace for the borough, with the nameof Councillor J. Ie Boulanger added. (Applause.) Mr. J. LE BOULANGER then took the customary oath, after which The MAYOR congratulated Mr. Boulanger upon the honour conferred on him that day, and hoped he would long be spared to discharge the onerous duties pertaining to the office. (Hear, hear.) Mr. J. LE BOULANGER then expressed in fitting terms his thanks to the mayor and corporation for their congratulations. A DANGEROUS BRIDGE. In accordance with a notice of motion, Mr. HUULEY moved:— lhat the Town-clerk be requested to call the attention of the owners of the Junction Canal Bridge. East Wharf, to the dilapidated condition thereof, and that the Public Works Committee be desired lo take into con8id.ration the desirability of widening and improving the said bridge and approaches. Mr. TRAYES seconded the resolution. Mr. WARING having expressed the opinion that the bridge was certainly in an insecure condition, the resolution was agreed to. A QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE. Mr.CAREY proposed a resolution altering the precedence of members of the council who might cease to be member's of the corporation for a time and be afterwards re-elected. Eventually the standing order adopted by the council on the 10th day of November, 1884, was rescinded, viz.. In determining the precedence of the members of this council, the previous service of any re-elected member shall be reckoned," and the following sub- stituted :— In determining the precedence of the members of this council, the previous service of any re-eiected member shall be reckoned onJy when such member has been re- elected within three vears and three days of the expira- tioll of his term of office. MISCELLANEOUS. A statement of the estimate for a general dis- trict rate for the ensuing six months was pre- sented. and a rate of lid. in the £ ordered, the same to be made on the 14th of December. A valuation was ordered to be made of the present Savings' Bank premises and the Old Royal Hotel, in connection with the proposed exchange with the Savings' Bank Trustees, the same being required by Her Majesty's Treasury. Private improvement works were ordered to be carried out in the following streets, viz.: Wyndham-place, Blackstone-street, Chancery- lane, Wells-street, Rolls-street, Mary Ann-street, Picton-place, Edward-street, and Wellington-lane, Canton. The common seal was ordered to be affixedjto the following documents, namely: Contracts with Messrs. Ellis and Davies for private improvement works in Neville-place, Gloucester-street, Clare- gardens, Clare-place, Church-place, and Den- roche-place; and Mr. R. Smith for similar work in Despenser-street, Plantagenet-street, Beauchamp- street, Beauchamp-lane, Lower Cathedral-road, Despenser-gardens, Despenser-place, Fitzhamon- lane, and Fitzhamon-embankment. NOMINATION OF MAYOR. A meeting of the General Purposes Committte was then held, the first question on the agenda. being to consider the nomination of a mayor for the ensuing municipal year. After the ballot papers had been collected it was found that 25 votes had been recorded in favour of Dr. Jones and eight for the re-election of the present mayor, Mr. A. Fulton. The MAYOR (Mr. A. Fulton) then declared Dr. Jones duly elected. (Applause.) Dr. JONES said he accepted the responsibility, and he thanked the members of the council very sincerely for the high compliment they had paid him. There was no other business of public interest.
SELLING BEER WITHOUT A LICENCE…
SELLING BEER WITHOUT A LICENCE AT PENARTH. At Penarth Police Court on Monday (before Messrs. J. Ware and David Duncan) William Smith, a labourer living at Cadoxton, was summoned by Police-Constable Gill for selling a quantity of beer without a licence at Cadoxton on Friday night last. The witness stated that on the evening in question he concealed himself in the garden of the defendant's house, and, the blind being only partly drawn, he could see plainly what was going on inside. He saw on the table several glasses and pint measures with something in them. He also heard one of the men ask the de- fendant to fill his quart, for which he paid the defendant 6d. Witness then knocked at the door. and when he told the defendant what, he had seen he expressed his regret. On searching the house Police-Constable Gill saw several eighteen-gallqji casks in the pantry, some of them being full and others half full. On going upstairs he found in different beds twelve men, all under the influence of drink.—The defendant was fined £10 and costs, or two months' imprisonment.
PICKPOCKETS AT NEWPORT STATION.
PICKPOCKETS AT NEWPORT STATION. At Newport Police Court on Wednesday two men, who gave the names of Charles Stone and Henry Hayes, were charged on remand with attempting to steal from the person at the Railway Station on Saturday afternoon last.—Cab-Inspector Breffett saw Stone take a platform ticket and cross to the up platform, where he joined Hayes, and had a hurried conversation. Suspecting them he watched, and saw them take up a position outside a carriage door of the 5.23 p.m. train from Cardiff. Mrs. Thomas, of Pontnewydd, who was a little lame, was being helped into the train by her daughter, Mrs. Davies, of Alma-street, Newport. Hayes put his hand down to Mrs. Thomas's pocket, and Stone at the same time adroitly opened a small bag which Mrs. Davies was carrying in her hand. Fortunately, they were not able to take anything, and the officer collared them almost in the act. Both prisoners were well known to the police.— They pleaded guilty, and were sent to prison for six months.
SOUTH WALES ASSIZES.
SOUTH WALES ASSIZES. The Winter Assizes for the South Wales counties commenced at Swansea on Tuesday (before Mr. Justice Manisty). Colonel Hill, C.B., high sheriff, and the Rev. G. A. Jones, chaplain, were present during the proceedings. THE GRAND JURY were first sworn, and consisted of the following gentlemen:—Messrs. Howel Gwyn (foreman). Charles E. Thomas, Iltyd Thomas, J. G. Hall, J. Trev. Jenkin, J. H. Rowland, J. C. Richardson, T. A. Martin, E. Richards, C. T. Wilson, G. B. Brock, Thomas Phillips, J. E. Moore, John Paddon, W. Hunter, James Walter, and F. H. Webber. THE CHARGE.—THE USE OF FIREARMS. His Lordship, in charging the grand jury, said he was sorry to find that only eighteen gentlemen had answered to their names. They would see that the calendar bore a serious character, not in respect to the number of cases, which might be regarded as few, considering that seven counties were embraced in the assize, but in respect to the bad character of the cases. He had never yet met with such an instance as this, where out of 22 cases there were no less than fourteen of violence to the person, a remarkably large proportion, some of the cases, too, being of a very serious nature. He observed that the weapon used to a great ex- tent was that which had of late come largely into use in this country-the revolver. The number of cases hoard at assizes just now of murder and attempted murder by means of revolvers was becoming quite alarming. There were some on that calendar of a very remarkable character, and it had occurred to him that it became those who made the laws to do what could be done to pre- vent such fearful crimes as were now committed by the revolver. Every man could now go and for 7s. 6d. obtain a deadly weapon with six cham- bers. With regard to the purchase of poison with the object of doing harm there were legislative enactments, and he confessed it had passed through his mind whether some such law would not be very beneficial with regard to the revolver, so that when men went to purchase them they should give a name and say what they wanted them for. If he had to make the law he would not only have that protection, but he would have a tax on revolvers, as on guns, and then a man could be much more easily traced. He did not recommend this for mere financial purposes, but as a protection. His lordship then proceeded to deal with the cases on the calendar, and, alluding to a case under the new Act passed for the protec- tion of females, said it became law on the 14th of August. and, by some odd coincidence, it was alleged that an offence had been committed on the following day. His lordship then proceeded to explain the new Act and to criticise the manner in which some of the clauses were framed, in the same terms as at Chester a few days ago, and said, though the vague manner in which the 5th and 9th Sections were worded might not affect the cases that came before that court, they would, eventually, probably have to be considered to make them clear. With regard to the Swansea. murder case, no doubt the grand jury would tind a true bill. It was a very strange thing that on the depositions there was no evidence of motive, but that the man did take the revolver and shoot his master there could be no doubt. Therefore, prima facie, there was murder. After a brief reference to one or two other cases his lordship dismissed the grand jury. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. PRETENDING TO BE A SOLICITOR. Owen Gibbon Edwards, the first prisoner arraigned, pleaded guilty to a charge .of obtaining food by false pretences from Edith Murchinton, at Merthyr Tydfil, on the 8th of October, 1885. The prisoner pretended that he was a solicitor, and had a case of bigamy in hand against Edith Murchin- ton. He had been previously convicted, but his Lordship said he was disposed,to give him another chance, and sentenced him to six months' im- prisonment with hard labour. THE LOUGHOR SHOOTING CASE. William Davies, a miller, on bail, was indicted for unlawfully shooting at Charles Henry Evans with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, in the parish of Loughor, on the 24th of August, 1885. Mr. Abel Thomas prosecuted and Mr. B. Francis Williams (instructed by Mr. Glasbrook Richards) defended the prisoner. It appeared that the prosecutor and a man named Jones were together on the evening in question near prisoner's house. They heard screams inside, and called out to prisoner, Don't beat your wife." Prisoner came out with a revolver, and shot into,a wood in which the prosecutors were standing. The bullet struck prosecutor, and a caused a bruise, but did not enter the flesh. He afterwards picked it out of his trousers, in which a hole had been made. Mr. B. F. Williams contended that priso- ner was in beer at the time, and that he had no intention of doing bodily harm to the prosecutor. His Lordship having summed up the case, the jury declared they were not likely to agree." His Lordship expressed his great surprise that any disagreement should occur in a case of that kind, and directed them to retire. They afterwards returned a verdict of guilty, with a recommenda- tion to merey. Prisoner was sentenced to twelve months' hard labour. LARCENY. William Williams, 31, haulier, was charged with feloniously stealing a silver watch, of the value of jB3, the property of Henry Jenkins, at Llanwonno, on the 26th of October, 1885. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and, having been previously convicted, was sentenced to nine months' hard labour. BIGAMY AT LLANELLY. Thomas James, on bail, was charged with felo- niously marrving one Ann Davies at Llanelly on the 27th of December, 1877, Charlotte, his prevjous wife, to whom he was married on the 21st of April, 1873, being then alive. Prisoner pleaded guilty, but his counsel (Mr. B. F. Williams) called evidence to show the mitigating circumstances of the case, viz., that the first wife had married again, and that the second marriage took place so far back as 1877. His Lordip said that bigamy was sometimes visited" with severe penalties, but it depended entirely on the circum- stances of the case. Who could have raked up this case against the prisoner so late as 1885 he did not know, but he was of opinion that some law was desirable which regulate the bring- ing forward of such cases as these. In order to show, however, that the law had been broken, he would sentence prisoner to one day's imprison- ment. BURGLARY AT CARDIFF. William Moore and John Mahoney, labourers, each 21 years of age, were charged with bur- glariously breaking and entering the dwelling- house of Anna Levene, and stealing therefrom a coat, a pair of boots, and other articles, at Cardiff, on the 4th of October, 1885. Prisoners were seen leaving the house at four o'clock in the morning by a police-constable. They dropped the articles stolen, which were identified by Mrs. r evene. His Lordship sentenced prisoners to six months' hard labour each. NO TRUE BILL. The grand jury returned no true bill in the case of Ellen Cronin, charged with the manslaughter of her child, and the prisoner was discharged. A NARROW ESCAPE. Minnie Williams, 20, servant, and her mother, Eliza Lewis, 40, married, were charged, the former with stealing and the latter with receiving a gold ring, value JS7, the property of Nellie M'Mullen, at Swansea, on or about the 17th of August, 1885. Mr. H. DiiJwyn prosecuted, and Mr. David Lewis defended the prisoners. The younger prisoner was servant at the house in which Miss M'Mullen lived. The ring was missed, and was subsequently discovered to have been pawned by the elder prisoner. When charged with stealing it Williams declared she found it in the house when it was empty, and that she had no intention of stealing it. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal, and both prisoners were discharged. PLEADED GUILTY. Catherine Lambert, 21. servant, was charged with unlawfully, by false pretences, obtaining from Alfred Sandey two pairs of boots at Penarth, on the 8th of October, 1885. Prisoner, who pleaded guilty was sentenced to one month's hard labour. THE FATAL STONE-THROWING CASE AT CARDIFF. Albert Lewis, a youth, was charged with feloniously killing and slaying Clara Eleanor Bryant, at Cardiff. on the 9th of August, 1885. The case was one of an unfortunate accident. The prisoner was in the act of throwing a stone at another boy in the street when the deceased child came out bv the door and was struck violently on the head, ultimately dying from the effects of the blow. His Lordship said he did not see how the jury could avoid coming to the conclusion that prisoner was guilty of manslaughter, for the act of throwing stories in the public street was wrong, and it was that act which caused the death.—The jury returned a verdict of guilty, but recommended prisoner to mercy. He was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour only. The court then adjourned. WEDNESDAY.—(Before Mr. Justice MANISTY.) His lordship took his seat at ten o'clock. CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH AT LLANELLY. Catherine OTseil came up to receive the sentence of the court for concealing the birth of her child and disposing secretly of its body at Llanelly on the 10th of October.—Prisoner, who had pleaded guilty, was sentenced to nine months' hard labour. MANSLAUGHTER AT BRECON. John Hopkins, 47, described as a marine store dealer, was charged with feloniously killing and slaying one Bridget Kelly at Brecon. Mr. Howel Jeffreys and Mr. North conducted the pro- secution, and Mr. B. Francis Williams appeared for the defence.—Evidence was given by Thomas Jones to the effect that he saw the occur- rence through his window. Bridget Kelly, the deceased, called prisoner some offensive names and the latter went towards her and struck her violently down on to the pavement. Deceased was raised by a woman who came to the spot, and prisoner went back into the middle of the road. Deceased never moved after being struck, and appeared to be dead. Mr. Williams, on behalf of the prisoner, pleaded guilty, and produced excellent testimonials as to his previous character.—His lordship said the calendar for that circuit convinced him that things were getting worse instead of better, as some people were declaring. They talked of Ireland, but he was ashamed of his own country. Taking into con- sideration prisoner's good character, his Lordship sentenced him to six months' hard labour. THEFT OF A CHEQUE.—HEAVY SENTENCE. James William Poolfe, 24, fitter, was charged with stealing a letter containing a cheque, the property of Horatio Hooper and others, at Cardiff, on the 28th of July, 1885; also with forging an endorsement on a banker's cheque for £46178. 2d., with intent to defraud, at Cardiff, on the 29th of July, 1885. Mr. Arthur Lewis prosecuted, and Mr. Howel Jeffreys defended the prisoner. The case was a very peculiar one. Accord- in « to the evidence, the firm of Hooper and Campbell made their first acquaintance with prisoner through his giving up to them a bank order for £259, drawn by their firm at Malta on their London agents, which he said he had found near the docks. As a recompense for this, Mr. Hooper gave orisoner a berth on board one of the firm's steamers.—Prisoner was found guilty, and his Lordship sentenced him to five years' penal ser- vitude. CARDIFF CLUBITES AND THEIR BEER. Patrick Flynn, Michael Flynn, Andrew Daley, Maurice Roach, and Edward Morrissey, young labourers, were charged with breaking and enter- ing the Victoria Club, at Cardiff, and stealing therefrom a cask of beer, four jars of spirits, and twelve shillings in money, the pro- perty of William Churchill, on the 18th of October, 1885. Mr. B. Francis Williams prosecuted. Prisoners were undefended.—The treasurer of the club, after seeing the five defendants out of the house early on tile Sunday morning in question, went to bed. He was aroused at three o'clock, and found the house had been broken open, the till taken out, and a cask of beer stolen. The police afterwards found the cask of beer in Flynn's house. Prisoners declared that a crowd of people rolled it along the street, and they took it away from them and put it in the house for safe keeping.—His Lordship said he did not think the offence com- mitted by prisoners came under the head of larceny. It wasexceedingly disgraceful conduct on their part. The jury, by the judge's direction, having returned a verdict of acquittal, the Judge said to prisoners: You are discharged; you are a disgrace to your- selves and to your club. This is only another specimen of the way in which things are being conducted at present." ALLEGED THEFT FROM AN ONION KAN. William John, William Howell, and George Conibear were charged with stealing the sum of 3s. from the person of Esprit Daridon, at Aber- kenfig, on the 2lst of September, 1885. The pro- secutor, a native of Britanny, alleged that he had one or two glasses of beer with the prisoners, who afterwards set upon him on Tynygwm Common, and took the money out of his pockets. Mr. Arthur Lewis prosecuted, and Mr. Abel Thomas defended. It was urged on behalf of the prisoners, that prosecutor was drunk, and did not know how much money he was possessed of. The prisoners were acquitted. The Court then rose.
i ! COWBRIDGE FARMERS' CLUB.
COWBRIDGE FARMERS' CLUB. MR. F. E. STACEY'S DEATH. A meeting of the Cowbridge Farmers' Club was held at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, on Tuesday, when there were present Messrs. William Jenkins (vice-chairman) presiding, Tudor Crawshay. D. J. Jenkins, Francis Crawshay. Edwin Price, Daniel Owen, Ash Hall; D. T. Alexander, W. V. Huntley, F. W. Dunn, Edmund Thomas, Lanelay the Hev. A. Hughes, Llancarvan the Rev. Edward Jenkins, Messrs. D. W. Williams, Fairfield; John Spencer, Picketstone; Rees Thomas. Boverton Joseph E. Spencer, E. Usher, William Thomas, Tile House William Thomas, Great House, Llantwit Major; William Thomas. Llwynhelig; David Spencer, jun., Thomas Jones, Old Beaupre Henry Braddick, and Henry Bowen. THE DEATH OF THE CHAIRMAN. Before the ordinary business of the club was commenced the CHAIRMAN alluded to the death of Mr. F. E. Stacey, the president of the club. Mr. Stacey, he said, was a man who couid sympathise with all classes, and was ever ready to do all in his power to advance the interests of agricul- turists. He moved— That the Cowbridge Farmers' Club most respectfully begs to tender its sincere and heanielt sympathy with Mrs. Stacey in her sad bereave me In. Mr. D. W. WILLIAMS (Fairfield), in seconding the motion, said he had always found Mr. Stacey to be a man who could be depended upon. He was foremost in any movement for the benefit of the county or the neighbourhood in which he lived. There were few men in this world who had not enemies, but he believed the longer Mr. Stacey had lived the more would he have been respected and appreciated. He (the speaker) knew that Mr. Stacey had employed a number of people for the sake of supporting those who lived in the neighbourhood. The motion was then put and carried. THE AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP. A letter from Mr. R. Lougher (Bridgend) was read, in which he made inquiries as to the condi- tions respecting the agricultural scholarship at the College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, and stated that his son desired to become a candidate. The Secretary was directed to answer the letter, stating that the scheme for appropriating the money offered for a scholarship by Col. Turbervill and Mr. Daniel Owen had not yet been decided upon, and to place the subject on the agenda for the next meeting. THE PROPOSED MARKET PLACE. Mr. D. W. WILLIAMS, in introducing this subject, said he would like to see at Cowbridge a. covered market-place, which would be a comfort to the farmers and those who came to buy their stock. Mr. D. T. ALEXANDER said the present position of Cowbridge as a markd town was a disgrace. The people of Cowbridge had neglected their own interests, and had not taken measures to keep the market there. Mr. DANIEL OWEN said he had advocated the erection of a market for five or six years past, but nothing had been done except to throw cold water on the suggestions he had made. After some further discussiou it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. D. W. WILLIAMS, seconded by Mr. D. J. JENKINS, to adjourn the further conside- ration of the question until the change in the local government of Cowbridge had been brought about. PROPOSED ALTERATION OF FAIR DAYS. Mr. D. W. WILLIAMS thought it would be very much better if the fairs could always be held on Tuesdays. It seemed to him very absurd to have a fair on Monday and a market on Tuesday. As no information was forthcoming as to the power of the club in the matter, it was referred to the committee. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
COUNTY COURTS.
COUNTY COURTS. CARDIFF. WEDNESDAY.—(Before his Honour Judge OWEN.) CLAIM AGAINST A REGATTA COMMITTEE. MORSE AND OTHERS V. THE COMMITTEE OF THE PENARTH BOAT CLUB.—This was a case in which four boatmen of Penarth, named Morse, Andrews, Thomas, and Jenkins, sued the Committee of the Pen- arth Boat Club for the sum of £6 6s., being a prize offered by them at a regattaheld at Penarth in July last. Mr. Belcher appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Yachell (Messrs. Ingledew, Ince, and Yachell) for the defendants.—Mr. Belcher said that the cir- cumstances in this case were of a peculiar and novel character. The plaintiffs were a crew of boatmen and the defendants were the committee of a regatta held at Penarth on July 11. There was an item on the programme of events of a four-oared in-rigged race, open to crews from her Majesty's ship Knight Errant and to cfews of Penarth. His clients entered for that race, and went to the committee boat immediately before starting. The course was then specifically pointed out to them—viz., that it was a distance of five miles, and that they would have to proceed around certain buoys. There were three crews entered for the race—viz., his clients, another crew from Penarth, and a boat's crew of the Knight Errant When one-half the distance was rowed the pistol was fired, and the crew of the Knight Errant's boat who were then in front, rowed ashore and were awarded the first prize. His clients rowed the whole of the distance, and claimed that the prize should have been awarded to them.—Mr. Vachell, for the defence, said that the distance of the course was altered previous to the boats starting, and that the plaintiffs were aware of that fact.—His Honour held that the course was given by the starter, and heard and agreed to by the three boats, as twice round the buoy, and that, therefore, judgment must be given for the defendants, but at the same time he thought that the matter ought not to have been allowed to be brought into court. "CLAIM AGAINST "BUS PROPRIETORS. LEWIS V. ANDREWS AND SON.—This was an action brought by Joseph Lewis, painter, against Solomon Andrews and Son for the sum of £10 for injuries sustained by himself and wife in consequence of the upsetting of a bus. Mr. Morgau Rees appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Belcher for the defen- dants. It appeared that the plaintiff and his wife were passengers in a 'bus belonging to defendants on the 12th of April, 1884. Plaintiff got into the 'bus at the turnpike gate a little after nine o'clock in the evening. Shortly afterwards it turned over, and he and his wife were injured. His Honour gave judgment for the full amount claimed, and costs of four witnesses.
FRACAS ON BOARD A STEAMSHIP.
FRACAS ON BOARD A STEAMSHIP. ALLEGED USE OF THE KNIFE. The steamship Ituna entered Burry Port on Tuesday morning, having the mate, William Jones, of Llannon, near Llanelly, in chains. The prisoner was handed over to Police-Sergeant Williams, and brougiit before Mr. Richard Nevill at the Llanelly Police Court the same morning, charged with cutting and wounding the chief-engineer, Thomas Lloyd, at Dieppe, on Saturday evening, the 24th of October.—Mr. W. Howell defended the prisoner.—The two officers, it was alleged, had a quarrel on board ship, and were separated. Subsequently, the complainant was standing near the cabin companion, when Jones came behind, and, placing his arm around the neck of the ei.^inoer, forced a knife through his right cheek. A" scuffle ensued, during which the prisoner inflicted three more wounds. These were drebsed, and the following morning Jones was arrested by gensdarmea, who, after taking him before the British Vice-Consul, gave him into the custody of the captain. It was stated that the prisoner was in drink at the time.—Prisoner, an elderly man, was committed to take his trial at the next assizes, to be held at Carmarthen.
I.-IFATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT…
I FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT LLANELLY. A WOMAN RUN OVER BY A TRAIN. The down express due at Llanelly at 5.15 p.m. ¡ on Monday ran over and killed a woman, Mrs. Price by name, and a resident of Glanvmor- terrace, Llanelly. The deceased, in company with a son and daughter, were proceeding along the line driving a couple of pigs. Near Payne s Cross- ing, three-quarters of a mile from the station, one of the animals ran on the down line, and in attempting to get it off the unfortunate occurrence ) took place. The body was dreadfully mutilated.
MURDEROUS OUTRAGE ON A POLICE-CONSTABLE…
MURDEROUS OUTRAGE ON A POLICE- CONSTABLE NEAR LLANDILO. At a court of summary jurisdiction held at the Shire-hall, Llandilo, on Monday (before the Right Bon. Lord Dynevor and Mr. J. W. G wynne-Hughes) David Main- waring, of Llandebie, was brought up in custody charged with assaulting Police-Constable Poyntz, of Ammanford, whilst in the execution of his duty. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard la.bour
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THE PROPOSED FUSION OF THE RHYMKEY AND TAFF VALE RAILWAYS. IMPORTANT MEETING AT BRISTOL On Saturday afternoon a meeting of test voters, now shareholders, of the Rhymney and Taff Vale Railways was held at the St. Vincent's Rock Hotel Clifton, for the purpose of considering the question of the fusion of the two railways. There was a fairly large attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr. George Cross Sayce. In opening the proceedings the CHAIRMAN ex. plained that the meeting had been called to test the feelings of the shareholders with reference tc the agreement to do away with the competition that existed between the Taff Vale IttlC Rhymney Railway Companies. He had severa letters on the subject from persons interested, ano one from Mr. T. Gibson, who held largely Taff Vale shares, favouring the proposition. He had also many letters from test voters supporting him (the chairman) in the present effort. (Hear hear.) The next thing to consider was what they had in the way of voting power. He did not like to commit himself too much; but he could tell them this—that he had test votes representing 600 to 700 shareholders who agreed with his (the chairman's) circular, and to the proposal of an 3 per cent. guarantee by the Taff Vale Company to the Rhymney Company. That seemed to him to be a fair basis to go upon in many ways. One reason he would give in favour of accepting the 8 per cent. was that the directors themselves only a short time ago agreed to accept that sum for the Rhymney Railway,and he did not think the posi- tion of the two railways had changed much since then. He added that his power was stronger than the test voters only, for he had proxies represent- ing about 1,000 shareholders in the two lines they knew what great power that meant, and some of those shareholders were very large ones. One was a director of one of the companies. He (the chairman) took the Taff Vale Stock at £250, and the Rhymney at £180; but they must understand he did not tie himself to those particular figures; still, he thought it only fair to take it at the market prices of the day, and if they did that what would be the effect ? If amalgamation took place, in a year or two or three, say, the Taff Yale Stock would be of considerably more value- it would be probably worth £300 per cent.—and if competition was done awav withRhymiiev Stock (Cheers.) He" wished the two lines to be carried on in the same way as now and the stocks would be equally marketable as at the present time. (Hear. hear.) They need not, for the purpose of carrying out the scheme, go to Parliament, thereby incurring expense. Indeed, there was no necessity for any expense to either line taking place, but simply do away with com- petition. The adoption of this Course would prove of ultimate benefit, to all shareholders. Not onlv would Ordinary Stock reap a great benefit, but the result to the Preference shareholders would be satisfactory. On the average it would be a 5 or 6 per cent. improvement all round. The Deben- ture Stock would improves or 4 per cent.. and the Ordinary Stock 30 to 40 per cent. Mr. John Boyle, a director of one of the companies, had written him a letter admittinO" that the fusion of* the two companies would be of great advantage, and the directors themselves all said so, but the writer added, We are widely divergent with the Taff Vale Company." If the companies went on fighting each other he (the chairman) maintainad the directors were injuring the shareholders' property. (Hear, hear.) He had considerable stake in both railways, and his object in moving in this matter was to improve his own property and that of his co-shareholders. (Hear, hear.) One gentleman had published a letter to the effect that he would not support him because he was a stock-broker. To that he would reply that he was not now a stock-broker and had nc interest in that way. He argued that if the amal- gamation took place they would see a great turn in favour of both lines, and he believed by the end of one year they would find the deficit on the half year's statement of the Taff Vale Company wiped off. (Hear, hear.) He had not heard one argument against the f usion—he called it, rather, a working agreement—and he repeated that to go on fighting each other would only be the means of de- preciating the value of their property. (Hear, hear.) He added that Mr. John Lysaght, who had a great interest in the concern, had written saying that he supported his (the chairman's) proposal in every way, and he had sent him his proxies. Replying to Mr. Huntley as to whether the directors had taken any action in the matter, the CHAIRMAN said the directors did attempt to deal with the matter some tiiLe ago. Mr. HUNTLEY I think if the shareholders under. stood the thing better, the chairman would get more applicants. The CHAIRMAN remarked that a director of one of the companies admitted there was a wide diffe- rence of opinion between the companies as to the terms. Mr. BARNARD SDSSEX COOPER felt the meeting was indebted to the chairman for the part he had taken in the matter. He (the speaker) was a shareholder in both companies, and he had observed for some time past a tendency on the part of the Rhymney shareholders to keep their small line to themselves. Some little time ago there was a sug- gestion for agreement between the two lines, but matters did not proceed favourably, and the thing dropped. He, however, thought the present time most favourable for some overtures being made between them. He was Iad the chairman had received a letter from Mr. Boyle stating that he did not oppose fusion. (Hear, hear.) If there was a fusion of the two companies he (the speaker) felt there would be a large amount of saving in the management of the concerns. They could make better terms with each other and work in greater harmony. The time had arrived when some overtures should be made between the companies and if the directors of the Rbymney Railway did not care to agree to the scheme they knew what to do. He thought the shareholders should have a committee formed to wait on the directors to see what they would do. If the directors of the Rhymney Company would not agree with the scheme, then, if they (the shareholders) could get three-fifths of the Rhymney Stock on their side, when the time came for the directors of the Rhymney Company to be re-elected they must put others in their place. (Hear, hear.) No doubt things were in a serious state; but Rhymney affairs were very favourable now as compared with last half-year and just the same with the Taff Vale-they had just turned the corner, but still they had not turned out what they ought. The CHAIRMAN, in answer to a question, said there were more test voters from the Taff Vale Company tha.n from the Rhymney. No doubt the Rhymney dividend was very favourable just now Mr. COOPER remarked that if they did away with competition there would be a large saving al) round. The CHAIRMAN remarked that the companies were now cutting each other's throats. They had actually carried goods at one time without any profit, "if they did away with this the shareholders would have the pull, and it. was high time that the shareholders of the Taff Vale and Rhymney Rail- ways looked out for their own interests. Commander SAYCE thought if they took the average price of RhymDev and Taff Vale Stock for three years they could form a fair basis on which to work. Mr. COOPER did not think they would find the Taff Yale Company agree to that. The CHAIRMAN felt a great many would object to that. Commander SAYCE said, with regard to Taff Vale Stock, he thought £250 was too low. Mr. COOPER mentioned that there was a tendency for lowering the rates. Mr. PARSONS maintained that the time had come when the shareholders ot the Rhymney Railway should look to their own interests. lie was of opinion that a working agreement could be brought about that would benefit the holders of stock and not affect the interests of the public. (Hear, hear.) Answering a question put by Mr. Huntley as to what voting power Mr. Sayce had received in this matter, the CHAIRMAN stated that, taking it pro rata, he thought they had considerably more than half of both companies in favour of the fusion. (Applause.) They had 1,000 shareholders in tho Rhymney Company il. favour of it., and he added that Mr. T. Gibson, who favoured the proposal, had £30,000 Taff Vale Stock, he (the chairman) had and Mr. John Lysaght, who also had a large interest in the Taff Vale Railway, was increasing the same. He was very anxious they should proceed in this matter in a legal manner, so that no one director could prevent them carrying their point when the time came. (Hear, hear.) If he might be permitted to say so, he thought Mr. Boyle was making a laugh- ing stock of himself in this matter, and had shown his case in an extremely weak way. To give a practical turn to that meeting it was necessary there should be a working committee appointed, and he would move:— That Messrs. llarnl1l'd 811sex Cooper, J. Dester, S. Joyce, Lieut.-Colonel Charlles Coates, and himsdf form a working committee, whioh should ultimately be in. creased to twelve, taken from the largest shareholders. The motion having been seconded, the CHAIRMAN mentioned there was not a single person who had given his test vote in regard to the matter under discussion who regretted the course he had taken —(hear, hear)—and daily he was receiving further test votes. (Applause.) The feeling seemed to bo gradually increasing daily that the competition between the two companies must be put an end to. (Hear, hear.) Mr. R. WANSBROCGH, solicitor, said that they could have a working agreement for a certain period without going to Parliament. The CHAIRMAN mentioned that he had taken the best, legal opinion upon tlie question, and found there were actually no legal difficulties in the way as to working. The public would not be incon- venionced by the arrangement, for the companies would be able to adopt a train service which would be suitable to the public, and, further, the com- panies could ease each other's traffic in many ways. There could be no question as to the advantage of a working agreement, and Mr. Sayce hero in- stanced the cases of several lines in which such an agreement had proved advantageous. Before long he felt confident there would be a working agreement between the Taff Vale and Rhymney Railways, amd believed all honest shareholders would say it was tue best thing for the interests of the companies. He had copies of over 600 letters from shareholders on the question, and ho entertained not a shadow of a. doubt that the scheme would eventually go through with the cordial support of the directors as well as the shareholders. (Applause.) The motion was then adopted. The chairman was thanked for presiding, and for the trouble ha had taken in the matter.
LOCAL LAW CASE.
LOCAL LAW CASE. MOWAT v. THE CASTLE STEEL AND IROP WORKS (LIMITED). This case was on the paper of Mr. Justice Chitt, for hearing on Tuesday, but before it was called on it was mentioned to the court by Mr. Romer Q.C. that the action had been settle^