Weekly Mail

FOURTEEN ENGLISH BLUE- JACKETS DROWNED. [" TELEWRAM.L HALIFAX, MONDAY. Intelligence has been received here that fourteen tailors belonging to H.M.'s gunboat Goshawk hav been drowlIed at Port Royal, Jamaica, thr0ugh the capsizing during a of a boat in which Lhey Were returning to the vessel from hore.

THE BOULANGER DUEL. L" REUTERS" TELEGRAM".] MEL DON, SATURDAY. The duel between General Boulanger and Baron de Lareinty was fought with pistols in the forest near tuis place at nine o'clock this morning. Neithei of the combatants was injured. The War Minister waited until iii* adversary had fired and then discharg d his pistol in thó air. General Boulanger returned to the War Department at half-past te ."clock. and was greatly cheered by the crowd which had assembled outside.

THE INSURRECTION IN MEXICO. CAFTURE OF A TOWN. r" REt"TEU.S TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, SATURDAY. Intelligence received here from Mexico states that the- insurgents captured the town of Gnerro and placed it in a condition of defence. It is adced that they are n w moving towards Nuevo jaredo.

THE FHEYCH IN TONQUIN. AN OFFICER AND SEVERAL SAILORS DROWNED. TELEGRAM. j SAIGON, SATURDAY. The column which was sent from Saigon to sup- ■press the disturbances in the province of Bin Thuan Taa landed in Phanry B LL Naval Lieutenant ?eyzac and several sailors were accidentally- irowned at Phanry.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT VANCOUVER. I" REUTER'S TKLEGRAM." NEW YORK, SATURDAY. A telegram is published hero this morning reporting that another most destructive fire has occurred at Vancouver, Uritish Columbia, which s represented as again in ashes. The telegraph Jffice has been burned, and no details have yet been received.

THE ANARCHIST THlAL IN CHICAGO. r" TELEGRAM.] CHICAGO, SATURDAY. In the Anarchist trial yesterday one of the accused gave evidence disclosing the particulars of lie conspiracy which resuited in the fatai attack Ipon the police during the late disturbances.

SERIOUS RIOTS AT MARSEILLES. [EXCHANGE T2L223AP3 COMPANY'S TELEGRAM. J PARIS, TUESDAY. There were renewed and morb serious distur- Jances at Marseilles last night. A crowd attacked he offices of the Royalist papers, aDd the gendar- merie had to be called out to prevent their being lacksd. There was a determined fight, and several the police and soldiei's were wounded. Numerous wrest* were made. [FROM THE CENTRAL NEWS."] MARSEILLES, WEDNESDAY. Tbe expulsion of the Orleans Princes continues to excite the public mind here, and has led to a further display of rioting. The streets were last. night thronged with large and unruly mobs bent, on mischief. The military charged at midnight, and cleared the streets, about 200 of the most determined being arrested. Ten wera severely wounded.

THE FRENCH FLEET, OFFICIAL RRAGGADOCIA., TELEG RAM. ] PARIS, WEDNESDAY. The Matin to-day says that the statements made by Admirals Lafoat and Brown to the Budget Committee yesterday show that torpedo boats constitute an excellent arm for coast defence, but that, as regards thetr utility in naval engagements, real and effective experi- ments at sea are necessary in order to determine the value of these vessels. One point that appears, however, to have been ascertained is that the present pattern of torpedo boat requires modification, and its dimensions should be enlarged. Another point upon which the French naval officers agree is that the torpedo boat should bv considered solely as an auxiliary to ironclads or cruisers. Both admirals, continues the Matin, declared that the French Navy was in the most perfect condition, and that all the vessels composing it were quite ready for active service whenever required. Admiral Lafont added that the French Fleet could vie with that of any other maritime Power, from the double ooint of view of the material and the efficiency of its commanding ofBcers. "If to-morrow," said the Admiral, "we bad to undertake a naval war, I should sail without the slightest anxiety at the head of my squadron, Md I should not doubt for an instant of success, aven had we to encounter the fleet of the foreign Power which is at present regarded as the most formidable." b

THE SERVIAN SPEECH FR031 THE THRONE. FURTHER DIFFICULTIES APPREHENDED. [ DAILY NEWS TELEGRAM.J VIENNA, TUESDAY NIGHT. The Servian Speech from the Throne at the opening of the Skuptchina has caused much surprise and uneasiness in all political quarters here, not only because of its arrogant tone, but especially owing to its unreserved confession of hostile feelings towards the Bulgarian Govern- ment. It really appears as though neither the King nor the Ministry has been rendered in the slightest degree wiser by the recent defeats, and that the present peace in the Balkan Peninsula is only temporary. The breaking out of fresh diffi- culties may, it is thought, be expected at any moment. In Vienna Government circles it is buspected that Servia is going to change her policy and to approach Russia, who, za is well known, bears the deepest ill-will to Bulgaria. At the same time the statement reaches us of. fresh war pre- parations in Servia and Bulgaria, which, however, must, I think, be received with reserve. Under theøe circumstances the meeting between Prince Bismarck and Count Kilnoky, although now an annual occurrenco, assumes greater importance this year than usual.

GREECE AND THE BALKANS. ["TIMES" TELEGRAM] VIENNA, TUESDAY. The Hera, of Athens, has published a remarkable article, which is generally attributed to M. Tricoupis. The writer asserts that the present and Immediate business of Greece must be to make aerself ready to take advantage of the next crisis the Balkans:—" We must work at steam pace Mid, when the time comes, act, not talk. We must reate an accomplished fact, which Europe will accept, -s she did the last Bulgarian fact, and as she will the next, if we stand by merely clamour- in: about our rights and exhibiting our historical parchments, we shall cut the same ridiculous figure as we did before. Greece is not a country that can confine itself to matters of internal adminis- tration. She has to accomplish her national unity, and, as this can only be done by herself, her policy must be vigilance, and resolution to be up and ioiag at the first signal."

THE INSURRECTION IN MEXICO. TELEGRAM.] N fW YURK, TUESDAY. A dispatch from Laredo reports that intense XXcitemeat is caused there bv the insurrectionary Movement in the State of Tatuauiipas. It is rumoured that a general pronunciamient* bMn made throughout the State.

RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY. LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING. We understand that the Cabinet at their meet- ing this afternoon formally decided upon imme- diate resignation, and that at the conclusion of their deliberations a special messenger left Down- iflg-strect for Osborne to convey to her Majesty a dutiful communication to that effect. Throughout the day Downing-srreet has been the scene of unusual commotion and excitement. In the belief that Ministers would assemble at noon, spectators began to gather uo the footway oppo. site the Prime Minister's official residence soon after eleven o'clock, and by twelve o'clock several hundreds of persons were present. The fact that the Cabinet was summoned for two and not for twelve, a circumstance which became known after a considerable period of profitless waiting, did not lessen the size of the crowd. In fact, at half-past one the gathering had been so much augmented that extra police had to be sent for to keep the way clear. The lirst of the Ministrg to arrive was Mr. Stansfeld. The Marquess of Ripon, who came on foot from the Admiralty, and Mr. Mundella, also on foot, from the offices of the Board of Trade, followed. Both gentlemen passed in without any marked sign of recognition by the crowd. Lord Granville, who drove from Carlton- House-terrace in an open carriage, was next to put in an appearance. His lordship, who looked very pale, and bore other traces of his recent severe illness, was greeted with hearty cheers, which were sympatheti- cally renewed when it transpired that he was still too weak to walk from his carriage to the Council Chamber. An invalid's chair, which had been sent from Carlton House-terrace for the purpose, was brought to the side of the vehicle, and his iordship, with the assistance of a couple of footmen, having alighted, the chair was wheeled indoors. Some difficulty occurred in mounting the doorsteps, and Lord Rosebery, who arrived from the Foreigc Office at the moment, hastened to assist the atten- dants, the incident eliciting another cheer from the people on the other side of the street. Lord Kim- berley came across from the India Office a. few minutes later, being joined in Downing-street by Mr. CampbiJ.i-Bannerman, who had walked from the War Office b/ way of the park. Lord Spencer and Mr. John Morley arrived together shortly afterwards, and were cheereu. Mr. Childers and Sir William Haicourt arrived by way of the garden entrance, and were, therefore, not seen by the crowd. The Lord Chancellor was the last to arrive. The proceedings of the Cabinet lasted untilabout half-past three, the majority of the Ministers bein cheered as they left tor their respective offices. Lord Granville remained with the Premier in the Council Chamber some time after the departure of the other Ministers, and an informal consultation took place, in which Lord Wolverton and Lord Monson (the chief Liberal Whip in the House of Lords), both of whom arrived while the Cabinet were in council, joined. Mr. Arnold Mod.y, the chief Government Whip in the House of Commons, and other officials also took part in the Con- ference. Shortly after five a. special messenger proceeded to Waterloo Station, en route for the Isle of Wight, bearing dispatches for the Queen. The decision of the Cabinet caused little excitement in political circles, it having been looked upon as a foregone conclusion. There was, however, an unusually large atten- dance at the Carlton Club, and the immediate results of the resignation of the Uovernment were eageriy canvassed. It having transpired that Lord Salisbury would not have the assistance of Lord Hartington in forming the new Cabinet, the probable variations in its pasonnel were brought within a narrower compass, and speculation was chiefly directed to possible promotions in the Const vative ranks. The belief was generally expressed that the com- position of tile next Administration would differ materialiy from that of the last Conservative Government. Lord Salisbury is expected to arrive in England from the Continent to-morrow.

DECISION OF THE QUEEN. LORD SALISBURY SENT FOR, ['' PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING. We are officially informed that the Queen has been pleased to accept the resignation of the Ministry, which was decided upon at the Cabinet Council yesterday, and that her Majesty has com- manded the attendance of Lord Salisbury at Osborne to receive her Majesty's commands. The Royal message was received at Downinf- street early in the afternoon, and was at once com- municated to the members of the Cabinet, most of whom were at their respective offices preparing for their early departure from Whitehall. The Queen's message to Lord Salisbury was telegraphed from Osborne to his lordship at Auvergne, and it is expected that the marquess will proceed direct to the Isle of Wight, arriving there about mid-day to-morrow. Lord Salisbury, in his telegram received in Lon- don this afternoon, simply states that he will be in the Metropolis on Friday afternoon; so that it is, apparently, his intention to remain in the Isle of Wight to-morrow night, and return to London the following morning. According to present arrangements, Mr. Glad- stone will not go down to Osborne until the new Cabinet is ready to take office, when all the retiring Ministers will pay the usual formal visit to the Queen to deliver up the seals of office, and on the same day their successors will have audience of her Majesty for the purpose of kissing hands on their appointment. A special journey to Osborne by Mr. Gladstone has been rendered un- necessary by the fact that the right hon. gentle- man, in his written communication to the Queen sent yesterday, explained fully the reasons for the decision of the Cabinet and for his recommenda- tion that Lord Salisbury should be sent for. We understand that Lord Salisbury will arrive in London from Auvergne on Friday afternoon. Until his lordship's return it is obvious that all statements as to the probable constitution of the new Cabinet must be purely conjectural. Even in the best informed Conservative circles, although there is plenty of speculation as to the distribution of portfolios, the only thing regarded as certain is that a few of the Conservative ex-Ministers will return to their old posts. At the Carlton Club Mr. Stanhope is spoken of in connection with the Irish Secretaryship, and amongst the gentlemen who held subordinate posts in the last Conservative Administration Baron Henry De Worms is looked upon as likely to obtain promo- tion to Cabinet rank. But, of course, until Lord Saiisbury has had an interview with her Majesty and has consulted with his leading coadjutors his views on the subject will not become known. At Downing-straet and in most of the other Government offices preparations are being made I' by Ministers for an early departure. Mr. Glad- stone has been busy during the day arranging his papers and books, and Lord Dalhousie's effects are already in process of removal from the Scotch Office. The special messenger who left Downing-street for Osborne yesterday returned to London to-day, reaching Downing-street at two o clock. L" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING. We are officially informed that Ministers have tendered their resignation and that the Queen has accepted it and has sent for Lord Salisbury. There has been very little movement in political circles to-day. Mr. Gladstone remained in-doors attend- ing to his correspondence and looking through his papers, in view of his early retirement from Downing-street. The official con firmation of the statement that the Queen had sent for Lord Salisbury has caused general satisfaction, as affording justification for the hope that, the crisis will Dot be unduly pro- longed, to the further injury of business. Lord Salisbury will be at Arlington-street on Friday, and will at once take in hand the business of forming the Ministry. It is understood that he has already satisfied himself as to the impossibility of persuading Lord Hartington to join his Cabinet, but in regard to Mr. Goschen, for whom it is proposed to find a seat at an early date, no definite refusal has been re- ceived. It ill, therefore, hoped that that gentleman mav be induced to join the new Administration, but the" Central News" has reason to believe that the hope has no substantial foundation in fact, and Hhvt it is most improbable that, with the exception of the Duke of Argyll, and, possibly, of [ the Duke of Westminster,, any prominent Liberal unionist Will consenl; to taue omce unaer L.ora Salisbury. At the Conservative head-quarters this evening I it was freely asserted that several young and i energetic members of the party who held subordinate positions in the last Conservative Administration would upon this occasion receive Cabinet rank, amongst the names mentioned in this connection being Mr. Arthur Balfour, Mr. Chaplin, and Baron Henry de Worms. The last- named gentleman is designated for the Board of Trade in the event of Mr. Stanhope becoming Irish Chief Secretary. A strong hope is also expressed that places will be found in the Administration for Lord Charles Beresford, Lord Claud Hamilton, and Mr. Puleston.

THE BALANCE OF PARTIES. Lord Salisbury returns to England immediately, and it may now be confidently stated botii that the noble marquess will be Premier and that the Marquess of Hartington will not joiu the new Administration. The liist poll of the election, except Orkney, was declarcd yesterday a fternoon. namely,that for South Tyrone, where Mr. William O'Brien was defeated. The state of parties is as follow Conservatives 317 Liberal Unionists 75 Gladstonian Liberals 192 Nationalists 85

THE RESUT OF THE GENERAL ELECTION. The elections are now practically over, only one more return having to come iu. The result now is as follows:— Conservatives ol7) ,n. IT Ir nn > 394 Lnionists. Union liberals 77 j Gladstone Liberals. 191 } o7C 0 ,-f Parneliites SS j 276 Separatists. Total 670 1131 Unionist ( majority. The Ministerialists chim, on very insufficient grounds, the votes of some half-dozen Liberals wht) I voted against the Bill and have been returned without opposition—viz., Mr. H. F. Beaumont, Sir T. F. Grove, Mr. Quilter, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Taylor, and Sir Hussey Vivian. Even if this claim be admitted, the Unionist majority is 112. It is worth while to notice the following combi- nations:- Conservatives. 317 Gladstonians and Parneliites 276 Majority 41 Conservatives 317 Liberals. 268 Majority 49 Liberals and Parneliites 3[3 Conservatives 31/ Majority 36 In the different countries of which the United Kingdom is composed the relations of parties stand as follow :— ENGLAND. Conservatives 283 ) Union Liberals 56 j 339 Gladstone Liberals 125 ( 12Q SeDaratist„ Parnellite 1J l'° aeParat,sts- Total 4l5 213 { Unionist I majority. WALES. Conservatives 4) „ TT TI T., o > i Unionists Union Liberals i ) Gladstone Liberals 23 23 Separatists Total 30 16 (Separatist ( majority. SCOTLAND. Conservatives 12) g Unioni3t3 Lnion Liberals 17) Gladstone Liberals 43 43 Separatists Total 72 j majority. IRELAND. Conservatives.. 18) 19 Unionist3 Unionist Liberal 1) Parnellites 84 84 Separatists Total 103 65 j I majority. There is thus a Unionist majority of 213 in Eng- land to sot, against Separatist majorities of 16, 14, and 65-95 in all-in the threa other Lountries. The net Unionist majority of 118 has been ob- tained in the following manner:—In the last Par- liament I fiei-e was a mnjonty of 30 against the Government policy. Fourteen members of ttie House did not vote, consisting of two Conserva- tives, ten Liberals, the Speaker, and Capt. O'Shea. The constituencies represented by these fourteen members have sent to the new Parliament ten Unionists and four Separatists, as follows UNIONIST. SEPARATIST. Co.NSE .VATIVES. LIBBRALS. Antrim, South 1 1 Anglesey 1 Blackburu 1 Linlithgowshire 1 Lane ishire, A-irington. 1 Norfolk, North 1 Suffolk, rftowmitrkeo 1 1 PARMELLITNS. Wtst Biomwicli 1 j Galway 1 Yoikihire, Uichmond 1 LIBERALS. j 4 Staffordshire, Jt'embridge 1 Warwick and Leamington 1 W 01 verlllunptoll, South 1 Worcestershire, orth. 1 ;1 'v This gives a net gain of six to flio Unionists, bringing the mnjoritv again,f. the Government up to 36. The remainder is mads up by the gains of Seats.

WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE AND THE IRISH QUESTION. The elections for Wales and Monmouthshire are now complete, and in the following table we show the general results, from which it appears that, though some Unionists and Conservatives have been unsuccessful, there is a net gain of sup- porters of the integrity of the Empire:— 1885. 1886. Constituency. C UjG-LC TT G L NORTH WALSS— Anglesey 1 1 Carnarvon (South) 1 „ (North) 1 1 Carnarvon 1 1 Denbigh (East) 1 1 „ (West.). 1 1 Denbigh 1 1 Flint 1 1 Flintshire. 1 1 Merioneth 1 1 ontxoinei yshire 1 1 Montgomery 1 1 2 2 8 2 1 9 SOUTH WALES- Breeonshire 1 1 Cardiff 1 1 Cardigan 1 1 Carmarthen (E^st.) 1 1 (West) 1 1 Carmarthen 1 1 Glamorgan (East) 1 1 „ (West) 1 „ (Rhondda) 1 1 (Mid) 1 1 „ (South) 1 1 Merthyr Tydfil 2 2 Pembrokeshire 1 1 Pembroke 1 1 Radnor 1 1 Swansea (Town) 1 1 „ (District) 1 1 1 5 12 2 2 14 MO.VWOUTHSHTRS— Monmouth Boroughs 1 1 Monmouthshire (Xorth? 1 1 „ (West) 1 1 (South) 1 1 j1 1 11

THE MINISTERIAL SUCCESSES IN WALES. "A Welsh Liberal," writing to the limes cf Monday, saY3 :-In your leading article of Satur- day you refer to the fact that poor little Wales has been more faithful to Mr. Gladstone and his Homo Rule policy than any other portion of Great Britain, and your remarks are perfectly just and in accordance with facts. But your readers may naturally ask why that should be so, and why should the Welsh people have shown a great-r attachment to the Premier than even "dear old Scotland. To most of your readers that may appear an enigma, but to those acquainted with the inner life of the people of Wales the answer is plain and obvious. The Welsh are a nation of Nonconformists, and of all political questions the one in which they take the liveliest inteiect is that of disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales. Mr. Gladstone became their hero when he disestablished the Church in Ireland, and from the year 186 until now they have looked upon him as the statesman who of all others was the most likely to take up the question of disestablishment of the Church in Wales as a political cry ou a suitable occasion. The consequence is that all the Dissenting ministers, without exception, are his devoted adherents, and their influence sways the elections from one end of the Principality to the other. It was enough that the Home Rule scheme had Mr. Gladstone for its author to miike it acceptable to the ministers, and through them to the people. Devotion to Mr. Glad- stone was the test by which candidates at the present election were accepted or rejected, and no amount of past services could compensate for any hesitation or doubt on the part of -a candidate respecting Mr. Gladstone's Home Rule scheme. Even Mr. David Davies, himself a Nonconformist, whose liberal gifts towards every object, whether civil or religious, were tiie theme of praise throughout the Principality, and who had con- tributed thousands of pounds towards the College at Aberystwyth, was rejected by the Liberal Association of Cardiganshire because he had voted against the second reading of the Home Rule Bill, and, when he appeared as a Unionist candidate for the county, the ministers, including those of his own denomination, traversed the county to denounce him for his backsliding. In Anglesey another well-tried member was rejected by the association because he remaiued neutral in the important division. In Merionethshire the association over-ruled a test ballot of the Liberal electors which resulted in the choice of Mr. Morgan Lloyd, Q.C., by a large majority, and elected Mr. Ellis as an out-and-out Gladstonian. There are some signs, however, that the ministers have been over-doing their part, and of a revolt among the electors. The majority for Mr. Davies the member for Pembrokeshire was reduced from 1,500 in November to 118 at the present election; while the Pembroke Boroughs actually returned a Conservative. In Cardiganshire the Gladstonian candidate naa only a majority nf nine votes against Mr. Davies, the Unionist candidate; and in Merionethshire the Conservative candidate polled 651 more votes than were polled by the Conserva- tive candidate in November, and the Liberal majority was reduced from 3.482 in November to 1,267 at the present electiou. In Anglesey the Liberal rnHjority was reduced from 950 in Novem- ber to 307 at the present election, and the Carnar- von Boroughs, hitherto reckoned a safe Liberal sent, returned a Conservative. These are signs of the times. and a proof that even in poor little Wales" the electors are beginning to think for themselves.

DR. DOELLINCEli ON HOMR RULE. One of Mr. Gladstone's old friends, Dr. Doelliuger, of Munich gives a very different version to that of the Prime Minister as to the impression pro- duced on the civilised world by the rejection of dome Rule at the elections. In the course of con- versation with a local journalist the great cham- pion of the OldCathoiic cause expressed himself as follows :—" It would have been a calamity for England and for the entire civilised world if Mr. Gladstone's Bill had passed. I have made a special study of Irish history, and have always shown sympathy for Ireland, gharing- the general indignation for the injustice with which Eng- land formerly treated that country. But, as regards the claims at present put forward by the Irish, they are inconsistent with England's sove- reign dominion, and the fate of Ireland is of secondary importance compared to that dominion. An Irish Parliament would not bring peace, but civil war. The Irish people should be asked which they prefer—a Parliament of their own, or the possessiou of the land they live on -and it would be seen that only the extreme element would ask for the former. The purchase of land by the Government and its dis- tribution amongst tho people is not feasible. The Irish must be content with a fair and equitable reform in the system of land tenure."

A PETITION. A petition was lodged on Saturday on behalf of Mr. Justin M'Carthy. in the Common Pleas Office, Dublin, against Mr. Lewis's return for Derry City, on the grounds of personation, bribery, and intimi- dation.

SIR GEORGE ELLIOT AND HIS SON. Sir Geo. Elliot for the Monmouthshiro Boroughs, and Mr. G. W. Elliot for the Richmond Division of Yorkshire, have each won seats for the Conserva- tives which were previously held by Liberals, the only instance in the new House of Commons in which father and son have both succeeded in re- versing the decision of their constituencies, and transferred four votes on a division from the Liberal to the Conservative side.

BANK OF IRELAND STOCK. The following short item of news is more elo- quent than many speeches :—" Bank of Ireland Stock, which has been steadily rising for the last fortnight, advanced £2 to-day, to £274." Who are Ireland's friends? Those whose projects, wheu they are barely mentioned, send down her securi- ties by leaps and bounds, or those who have managed to save her from bankruptcy and financial collapse ?

MR. GLADSTONE'S DINNER PARTY. We are favoured by One who was Present with the following interesting details of the dinner given lust Saturday by the Premier to the members of his Cabinet. The company assembled in the drawing-room of the First Lord of the Treasury's official residence in Downing-street at Jght o'clock punctually. The chamber was significantly hung with black, and this "shed a gloomy lustre'' over the wan visages of the visitors. Dinner was speedily announced, and the following is a copy of the menu, which, for the benefit of our reader-, we render in English — Sorrel soup and bitter herbs. Learened bread and bran bi3cuits. Collared eels and flounders in gravy. Roast gurnct and fried tickldJ<lck. Entrees Tongue and brains parsley scattered. Hashed goose. )l"nuw bone. Minced mutton. Spinach and addled egs. 8tewt:d leeks. Cold shoulder. Tripe and onions. Humble pie" with broken crust. Liver anù bacon with piquant sauce. Cabbage and potatoe3. Scotch kail. Henrty-jokes. Cabinet uuLlLlg, Sliced louia1 oes, ill vinegar, with gariic. huct dumplings and pickied cabbage. Siberian crabs, a la maitn: d hotel. Cus;a.rus, With sprinkled sage. Cheese: Gruyire anù American. Cucumbers (cold). Mixed alad. with chilli vinegar. Horse radish alld Yankee tiekle. Red herring. Anchovy toast, with capsicums. Mush- rooms (small). Wines: Gladstone claret, 10s. the dozen, a nutritious drink. ZJeduue. Charnpaglles (Vin du S¡mÜr). Sherry (South African). Port Vintage 188¿ tGilbey's). tiparkllng and 8till wines froin Hungary, Mesopo- tamia, and Massachusetts. After grace had been said by the Scripture-reader of ilawarden, the hilarity of tho party sustained a check through Mr. Caiiipbell-Bannerman's calling attention to an" orchid" in the button-hole of the host, which too much reminded him of Joe Cham- berlain, their lite pal." Mr. Gltidsioue warmly rebuked any such per- sonal reference. He supposed the Secretary of War was re-calling the words of Mr. LuwisMorris. He snould remember that, those words were spoken alter dinner, at a time when the coming Poet Laureate was not accountable for his utte- rances; besides that, Morris was a snob." (Hear, hs.&r. The guests proceeded to attack the viands before them in commendable fashion. Whether appetite was stimulated by hunger or by the reflection r.hat this was the last time the jovial party would meet with their toes underneath the G.O.M.'s "mahogany" it is impossible to say, but certain it is that they "set to with hearty goodwill,and enjoyed a most satisfactory feed." On the removal of the cloth, the Prime Minister remarked that tho usual loyal toasts might be dis- pensed with. They lived in times of transition. flow long the Monarchy would last was, of course, uncertain. The Sovereign had ceased to reign in Irelnnd, and justice would not be done to that unhappy country until his esteemed ally and worthy fiieiul, Purnell, was placed at the head of that nation. This he (the speaker), with his assembled guests, had endeavoured to accom- plish, but his well-meant efforts, which would have re-called those noble patriots, O'Donovan Itossa and .-heridan. to the land they loved, had been frustrated by blackguards, traitors, false- pretenders, and linrs. (Loud and long-continued appl iuse drowned the remainder of the sentence, and the Gritnd Old Man resumed his seat.) SirWiiliam Harcourt.who throughout the evening had been observed to pay particular attention to the South African vintage, said, in a somewhat husky voice, he thought Mr. Gladstone had taken too much upon himself. He had taken in his colleagues—he had spoiled the whole bog of tricks —in fact, he had made "a hash" of it. The fremier warmly replied to the remarks which had fallen from the previous speaker, and said they were an exhibition of ill-breeding which should have been suppressed at a private, friendly gathering. Sir William Harcourt was a dissatisfied man, a discontented curmudgeon. He wanted to be Lord Chancellor, and because he did not get the Woolsack he had been nasty ever since. Sir William observed, in half audible tones, that this was "a lie," but the G.O.M., intoxicated by the exuberance of his own verbosity," or by some- thing else-zoedone perhaps—and probably conscious that he hImself was about, to get" the sack," failed to catch the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer's polite rejomder. Lord Herschell then rose, and said he wished to goodness Sir William-had been made Lord Chancellor instead of himself. There was he, making from £10.000 to £20,000 a year by his practice at the Bar—as his return of Income-tax would prove—giving it up for a beggarly £10.000. now about to be reduced to year Ho had sacrificed himself for his country's good. The Prime Minister had assured him his appointment would be one of a permanent character, but if he had known, or even imagined, the revolutionary schemes fomenting in their host's knowledge-box he would have seen the Woolsack to the d before lie would have taken it: The right hon. gentleman was a humbug. This utterance made the old man furious. He gesticulated wildly and at the top of his voice, "Fallen greatness," "Hiighted fame." "Ruined prospects," anù "Twopenny.ll>tlfpenny lawyer," were some of theanienitiesof expression in which h9 indulged. After this Rule, Britannia," was sung, and then everyone seemed to be talking at the same time. Morley, [he Chief Secretary, came in for a fearful tirade of abuse, but he stuck to '•Giibey" like man, and puffed a vigorous cloud from a well-stained meerschaum." In vino Veritas! Recriminations became the order of the evening, and our informant, out of regard to personal safety, thought it advisable to make himself scarce. I We sympathise with the Lord Chancellor on his ill-starred fortune, but. we confess our com- miseration would have been keener if he had not perpetrated the giave indiscretion of placing little Sanders of The Rope Walk on the magisterial bench at Cardiff.—ED. W. M:\

THE IRISH-AMERICAN LAND LEAGUERS. Mr. Harrington, M.P., secretary to the Irish National League, has received from Mr. Patrick Egan. President of the Irish National League of America, the following cablegram :— Splendid self-control displayed by our people throughout Ireland, and especially in the face of desperate provocation. Belfast and Dublin excited admiration, and command the respect of all classes in America. In view of the results of the elections, the League here is preparing to redouble it-s exer- tions in support of your policy. Wo are more determined in the fight than ever. Count upon us to the fullest extent. We will stand by you."

THE QUEEN AND HER FOOTMAN. Shortly after five o'clock on Sunday afternoon the Queen, attended by a Lady-in-Waiting, drove from Windsor Castle to St. Mark's-place, Windsor, and visited Mr. John Hockwood, sergeant footman. who has been ill for some time, and is not expected to recover. v ——

Mr. Wm. Jacks, writing on Tuesday, says that as there is a feeling among some electors of Leith Burghs that Sir George Trevelyan should be their representative, he will gladlv waive all claim he may have. He thinks that Sir George, with his rare and wide experience, stainless integrity, and lofty character, should be in Parliament. Mr. D tvitt has cabled to Patrick Ford, of the Irish World, denving that the English masses went against Home Rule. He attributes Mr. Gladstone's aefeat entirely to the Liberal split. Mr. Davitt advocates as" tho true Irish policy sympathy with the grievances of the Irish masses, while at the same time educating the English people on the justice of Ireland's demand for self- government. Mr. Ford's policy would play the P01JlJ of the aristocracy against the masses.

THE ELECTION RIOTS AT CARDIFF. MEETING OF THE WATCH COMMITTEE. ANOTHER IMPOSITION EXPOS KD. THE COSTS OF THE ENQUIRY. A special meeting of the Cardiff Watch Com- mittee was held on Wednesday morning for the purpose of considering correspondence res- pecting the inquiry into the recent disturbances, at Cardiff. The Mayor presided. and there were also present, Aldermen Duncan and Yorath. and Councillors David Jones. T. Rees, Vaughan, Carey Morgan, Reynolds, Ramsdale, and Hurley. THK ALLEGKD CRUELTY IN A POLICE CKLL. The MAYOR reported that he, accompanied by Mr. Morgan, had, in accordance with the request of the council, been to see the man, David Morrel, who, it was alleged, had been ill-treated by tne police whilst confined in a police cell on the night of the riots. They had carefully examined him, and could find no traces of any injury whatever. The man had made a statement to them to the effect that on the evening of the riots, he had met a friend named Ropner, and some other acquain- tances, and in the course of the evening an alter- cation, which arose between them, resulted in a tight. He did not remember what had occurred after the scuffle, nor was ho aware that lie had been to the police station at all. He had no charge whatever to make against the police. Mr. MOIWAN said a very serious charge had been made against the police, and if it were true they deserved severe punishment, but if untrue great responsibility rested upon the shoulders of those who made it. It was unfair and unjust to try and create ill-feeling between the police and the public, as it did great harm to the town. Alderman DUNCAN said he was not satisfied that this man had not been injured, and thought that the matter should be more thoroughly investi- gated. It was resolved that the consideration of the matter should be adjourned until the next meet- ing, in order that the head-constable might submit his evidence and for the attendance of the police surgeon, Dr. Wallace. LETTER FROM COL. LINDSAY. The following letter from Colonel Lindsay was then read:— Chief Constable's Office, Canton, Cardiff, July 17, 1686. Dear Sir,—In repiy to yuur letter ot the 14th, I beg to say that as an inquiry is to be made IOS to what took place on the night uf the recent Parlhm1entaryelection Ilt, Cardiff. I conlder it advisable tu ryserve all evidence until tile Commissioner appointed by the Home Secretary is prepared to take the evi- dence (.If the superintendents and cunslables of the G¡¡UlOrgan County COIJstabulary who were acting under the oruers of the Head-Constable of Cardiff OJJ tlmt occasion,- Yours faithfully, W. G. M. LINDSAY, Chief-Constable. The Town-Clerk, Cardiff. LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER. Amongst other correspondence relating to the inquiry was the appended communication from the Commissioner appointed to investigate the matter:— Police-court, Bow-street, 19th July, 1836. Dear Sir,-In answer to your letter of the 17th of July with reference to the inquiry to be held at Cardiff into the disturtJances wllicll took plac," there after the de- claration of the poll. I entirely agree that it is most im- portant that the inquiry should be held as e-irly as pos- siule, anrl. I shall b" ready to commence it on any day that may b,j most convenient to the persons interested. 111 my opinion, I ought not to express any desire as to the persons to be appointed t") conduct the c-.se on behalf of the police or oil behalf of the initabit.ants. The ease should, I think. be dealt with as ii th.re were a charge madll against the pulice of misconduct and 1\ denial of such rni8conduct by tile police. The burden of proof in any such cae must lie on the person alleging miscondncu. 1 thiuk that, public notice ought to be given of the time and place at aud in which it is pro- posed to hold the inquiry, awl iu that notice all persons who have any comp aint to make against the polic, shouid le asked to attend. As 1 understand, some of those complaining are persons of position. A letter should be written to them, or some of thm. saying it would be a saving of time and expense if they would ill8.ruCt legal aentiemen to appear before lIle on behalf of themselves and the inhabitants. l'he police would, of course, instruct their own legal adviser to appear for them. It would, I think, be oonvenient to fix tilt; first day of the inquiry on a Monday, at ten o'clock in the morning; and if there is sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements, I shall be ready to begin next Monday. But, if that would be too "0011, the Monday after.—I am, dear sir, YOUi- obedieat sevvani, JOHN BRIDGES. The Mayor of Cardiff. THE COST OF THE INQUIRY. After some discussion as to the time at which it would be advisable to commence the inquiry, it was resolved that it should be opened on Wednes- day next, the 8th inst., if that date would be con- venient for the Commissioner. Mr. CANEY then suggested that the town-clerk should conduct the case on behalf of the police, as that gentleman would be more careful in the expenditure of public money, and they should have more confidence in him than an outside solicitor. Mr. DAVID JONES said he should be sorry to see the town-clerk taking sides in that matter. Mr. RAMSDALE asked whether it would not be better for the police to nominate their solicitor and the other side to nominate theirs. The MAYOR said that it was very desirable that the corporation should take no part in the inquiry. He thought if they set apart a certain sum of money to pay the. expenses each party should engage its own advocates. Mr. CARKY, alter some further discussion, moved:— That this council agrees to allow a sum not exceeding £ 40u to be expended in legal assistance for conducting the inquiry to be held before Mr. Bridges, the appointed Commissioner, as to the recent charges preferred aglliust the pollc on the of the 7th inst., the said sum of jetOO to be equally divided. This was seconded by Mr. RKYNOLDS, and carried. The MAYOR then suggested that, in accordance with tho Commissioner's letter, notices should be posted about the town and advertised in the papers requesting persons who had any complaint to moke against the police to attend at the time nnd place to be fixed by the Commissioner. In reply to questions as to whether the council were justified in incurring tho expenditure with- out the sanction of the rat' payers, Mr. WHEATLRY called attention to Cap. 42 of the Municipal Cor- porations Act, which specified amongst those items for which money could be expended by the cor- poration, "All other charges and expenses which the Watch Committee, subject to the approval of the council, direct to be paid for the pur- poses of the borough constabulary force." He added that the course they were taking was perfectly legal; but it would be within the power of any person to raise the question of whether the expenditure was justifiable, and that would have to be decided in a court of law. Mr. CAREY said he had heard several professional gentlemen in the town state that they should refuse to contribute towards a rate made for that purpose. The MAYOR replied that there would be a meet- ing of the council on the following day, when the minutes of that committee would be considered and any question of that sort could be gone into. ANOTHKB COWARDLY ATTACK ON THE POLICE. Mr. HKMINGWAY said that he had read a letter in one of the papers that morning (the South Wales Dail.1I News) which stated that a person had been intimidated by the police for coming forward to give evidence.. He should be very glad if the gentleman would give him the name of that con- stable, so that he could report and bring him before the Watch Committee, 'the letter was an anonymous one, and tho writer said he knew the constable, but would not give his name. He thought it was very unfair that such a letter should be written to a newspaper without the writer communicating with him, so that he could investigate the matter and report it to the com- mittee. Continuing, he said he should like some instructions from the committee as to appointing a counsel on behalf of the police. The MAYOR thought they might leave the matter to Mr. Hemingway's discretion. Mr. HEMINGWAY replied that he was their ser- vant, and he thought he had a right to ask for their instruct ions, beciuse they would have to adjudicate upon him after the inquiry was over. The MAYOR assured him that the committee were anxious not to tie his hands in any way. The proceedings then terminated.

COUNCILLOR VAUGHAN ON THE WARPATH.—AN ABORTIVE MEETING. An abortive attempt to re-galvanise the crusade against the head-constable, Mr. Walter Heming- way. and the borough and county police was made on Saturday evening by Mr. Councillor Vaughan and a couple of his supporters not yet known to fame. Ever since the Government intimated their willingness to send down a Commissioner to investigate the charges trumped up against the police Councillor Vaughan.who was one of the men that Alderman Duncan accused of touting for a spurious popularity in connection with the town-clerk episode, has been moving heaven and earth to obtain evidence in support of his celebrated affidavit and in defence of the conduct of the family of his friend the alderman in connection with the recent riots. Finding that the tactics employed by Messrs. Duncan and Sons of sending forth their reporting staff into the highways and by-ways to interview the halt, the lame, and the blind, and to bring whosoever was afflicted with a sore head, a damaged optic, 01' It •' gammy" leg to the editorial sanctum for examination, with a view to discover whether the infirmities of the sufferers could not be connected by some possible stretch of the imagination with the occurrences of that memo- rable Wednesday night, were not productive of testimony calculated to convince the judicial mind of a Government Commissioner, Mr. Vaughan took counsel with the brotherhood, with the result that a different course of action was decided upon. It was Dointed out that, while the inconsistent vagaries of a miscellaneous mob might do very well for the columns of the South Wales Daily News and its yellow offspring, the l'cho. something more substantial would be needed to make the semblance of a fight at the forthcoming inquiry. The outcome of the con- ference was an anonymous circular, of which the following is an exact copy :— THE POLICE RAID UPO THE RATEPAYERS. A meeting will be held in the Crown Court, Town- hall (by permission of the mayor), on Saturday evening next, at eight o'clock, to take steps to collect evidence as to t,he conduct of the police at the lute Parliamentary elections to lay before the Commissioner appointed by the Government. You are particularly requested to be present. Cardiff, July 16, lo36. This circular was sent to a large number of gentlemen who were supposed to be sympathisers with the cause, and the collaborators anxiously awaited the result. Soon after eight o'clock on Saturday night. Councillor Vaughan and his before4 mentioned satellites arrived at the Crown Court of the Town-hall, where the meeting was announced to be held. Shortly afterwards two or three other gentlemen arrived, and when business was com- menced there were no less than eleven persons present. Mr. Vaughan, having briefly explained that the meeting was an informal one, proceeded to demonstrate the fact by monopolising the whole of the conversation, 'and behaving generally in a very unorthodox manner. Although in the excitement of his peroration he laid about him with his stick in a manner more forcible than were his argumputs. no personal injury was sustained. Albeit, some slight tokens of the occasion may be traced upon the table. In so select a gathering. Councillor Vaughan might reasonably have expected that some degree of unanimity would have prevailed, but such was not the case, for during his long-continued harangue it was found that there were three or four other gentlemen present who had come with the intention of speaking. Finding that they would never get a word in edge- ways if they waited for the dyer to stop, they all commenced talking at once. Nothing lucid, it is true, could be gathered from the chorus, but one thing was unmistakable, and that was that, six out of the eleven were not in accord with the great monopolist. As by this time the temperature of the room had become somewhat heated, and as the construction of the apartment was found to be very incon- venient for the single combat mode of discussion which had been adopted, an adjournment was made to the vestibule. From what transpired here our representative gathered that some of tho patty were of opinion tl.1at the pro- posed inquiry would result in failure, because they considered that, though in one or two cases individual members of the force might have acted somewhat rashly, as a body the behaviour of the men and the head-constable was allthat could have been expected under the cir- cumstances. Another gentleman, well known in the legal profession, expressed the opinion that the inquiry could not be held with- out first obtaining the sanction of the ratepayers to the expenditure of so large a. sum of money. The climax was reached when one of the younger members protested that the police had done nothing more than their duty. A burly Welshman, in whose case maturity of years had evidently brought but little wisdom, thereupon exclaimed, I ham a Welshman, but ham ashamed of my countrymen." Then, assuming a pugilistic atti- tude before the mild young man who had raised his ire, added, You are a d Hard, sir; wat do you know about it ?" The young man having returned the compliment in the orthodox manner, things became more lively, and a large concourse of people gathered outside the door in anticipation of a renewal of the riots on a smaller scale. Possibly feeling that at the present juncture it would not be advisable to be identified with another street brawl, Councillor Vaughan and his supporters took the opportunity to disperse, leaving the garrulous old Taffy to extricate himself as best he could from the broil into which he had so readily entered. Fortunately for him, his antagonist was of a more peaceable temperament, and he escaped the casti- gation bis behaviour had so well merited. Thus terminated the first meeting called by the anti- police party to arrange for the collection of evi- dence suitable to lay before Mr. Commissioner Bridges.

MR. BRIDGE. Mr. Bridge, the Commissioner appointed to hold the inquiry at Cardiff into the late election riots, is now stipendiary magistrate at Bow-street, London, having formerly held a similar position at Southwark. The learned stipendiary, who has been a police magistrate in London for t.welve or fourteen years, has not identified himself with any political party, nor, so far as we can ascertain, has he ever been concerned in any political trial. He is stated to be a fair-minded and impartial man, and is much respected as a magistrate.

DATE OF THE INQUIRY. Mr. Bridge, the Commissioner, has definitely fixed Tuesday, the 3rd of August, as the date for the commencement of the inquiry.

VINDICATION OF WELSHMEN. [BY MORIKN.J Well, the raging political storm is at an end, and we breathe freely again. It was a marvel- lous sight while it lasted 1 How in the world is it people cannot exercise their political rights with- out getting into a passion over them ? We have all heard that passion is an indication of a. mind unbalanced. If this be true, what a lot of lunatics have been abroad lately! Judg- ing from the mountains on which I stood, and from which I watched the turmoil, it appeared to me that, Cardiff was particularly afflicted during the recent contest. The English world during many generations past has been led to suppose that the Welsh were a lot of tame sheep, and that they could be driven hither and thither at will by rival parties in the State. We find even in the reign of Elizabeth Shakspeare refer- ring to the "spirit" of Wales as having departed, for that is the meaning of "Go, gn; you (to Pistol; are a cowardly knave. Will you mock at an ancient tradition—begun upon an honourable respect and worn (the leek) as a memorable trophy of predeceased valour." Again, from the same immortal pen :—" Though it appear a little out of lashion, there is much care and valour in this Welshman." I fear that Mr. Gladstone's phrase, poor little Wales," sprang from a similar notion. viz., that Welsh valour was buried with the ancient Cymric heroes, and that to compare us, their descendants, to them is like comparing the Greeks of the time of Byron to the Greeks of Marathon and Thennopylse. Englishmen believe in noise, or, in the words of that irascible Welsh- man, Capt. Fluellen, in "pibble pabble," and unless they hear it they will not believe in the existence of courage. I well recollect once speaking to an eminent London journalist in reference to the wonderfully little notice Metropolitan newspapers took of the affairs of Wales. Why," was his reply, "you do not make any noise in Wales." True. The Welsh bards may hymn immortal verse in the presence of tens of thousands, Eisteddfodau may attract the masses in myriads over hills and dales, but the Metropolitan press will treat, the remarkable manifestations as perfectly in- significant. But let. there bo heard in Wales tho noise of stone-tluowing, window-smash- ing, and skull cracking, and the savage old Saxon blood of England is roused instantly, and ten thousand printing presses are forthwith set in motion to supply tit-bits from tho fieid of carnage to the open mouths of gaping descendants of Hengist, Horsa, and Rowena! Such is the example even the Times sets before English journalism! It is a sad sight. It indicates a nation with bruie force for its chief characteristic, and that blood is to its people a kind of manna of Hades It was very little headway Englishmen made, even with brute force, until the Celts of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland entered their ranks. During how many ages poor little Wales was able alone to withstand successfully the whole power of England P But one battle, that of Hastings, crushed to atoms the Saxon power. As adminis- trators Englishmen excel, and it is that quality which really subjugated the disunited Celtic nations of Britain. If the truth were known, it would be found, I believe, that the victories of Great Britain in various parts of the world have been won by the Celtic element in its army, and not by Englishmen. Withoulscarcely an exception, thd great generals of Great Britain have been Celts, and not Englishmen, and it is well for England that the Celts of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland have never made common cause and marched in three divisions against it! It takes a long time to rouse the Cambro-Celtic nature to formidable action. It is irritable, 'tis true, and will fret; but its ordinary anger is effervescent. Once afoot, however, the Cambro Celts of to-day, like those of the days of Marius, "march like a devouring flame." This is particularly true of the leading Celts, or Cimbri, as the translator of Plutarch renders Cymry and their dignified quietness for ages past has been mistaken for predeceased valour." Now, I will not believe the Welsh had anything to do with the recent election riots in Cardiff. Welshman are not in the habit of becoming frantic at the sight of pictures from a magic lantern, and to throw showers of stones uuder clouds of darkness at pictorial representations of anything whatever. The Welsh were far more likely to laugh good humouredly than to get into a state of fever heat- over pictures so represented. What was far more calculated to fire It. Welshman's resentment was finding himself injured in his limbs by simpletons, who got mad ovor a few innocent pictures. It is very remarkable that among the people who have written to the papers complaining of hurts received on the night of the row we hardly find a. single Welsh name. and that in the Metropolis of Wales' I respectfully invite the attention of the public to this very striking fact. Whichever view the Welsh took of pictorial representations, they were far too sensible and dignified to wreak vengeance on painted slides. There was far too much of the valour of the Ancient Cymry in every Cymro present that night for him to Cflndescend to act the lunatic in the streets of Cardiff. He left that to be done by the straggling pilgrims within his :gates. But it is quite possible that some Taffies among the constables may have taught a few truncheon lessons to the idiots, and, acci- dentally, innocent people may have suffered with the guilty.

THE HEFAST RIOTS. VERDICT OF WILFUL MURDER AGAINST THE POLICK. The coroner's jury on George Parker, who was killed in the Belfast riots on June 9, on Mon- day night returned a verdict of wilful murder committed by persons within the barracks on the night of June 9. Mr. M'Leod, resident magis- trate, stated that the police were withdrawn from the streets into the barracks after consultation with his brother magistrates. No order was given to the police to fire. The Riot Act was read at the barrack gates. Inspector Greene pulled from the windows several policemen who were firing on the mob. Nearly 700 stones were found in the upper storey of the barracks and inside the rail- ing, which had been thrown in by the mob.

A STBBING CASE AT SWANSEA. At Swansea Police-court on Monday (before the Stipendiary and other magistrates) Michael Sullivau was summoned by Daniel Sullivan, his brother-in-law, for cutting and wounding him on Saturday night. It appeared that the prosecutor was in prisoner's house nnd interfered between him and his wife, and a fight ensued. They were separated once, but prisonor returned to the fray, and prosecutor during the subsequent struggle fell; he had been wounded by some sharp instru- ment. According to the medical evidence, prosecutor suffered from four wounds of a super- I ficial character, and by no means severe. Several witnesses were called, who said the parties were both drunk at the time. Prisoner was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment.

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. A special meeting of the council of the Univer- sity College of South Wales and Monmouthshiro was held on Friday afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the annual report of the Principal and to consider the question of the enlargement of the premises. Lord Aberdare occupied the chair, and there were also presentThe Rev. W. Bruce, of Brynderwen, Usk; the Principal (Mr. Viriamu Jones), Professor Ker, Mr. Alfred Thomas, M.P., Dr. Edwards, Mr. G. C. Thompson, Rev. D. Evans, Whitchurch, and the Registrar (Mr. Ivor James). SPECIAL VOTE OF THANKS. A special vote of thanks having been given to Mr. Henry Blackwell, of New York, for a very interesting set of monographs on the campaigns of the Civil Wars, the Principal's report was read. THE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT. The report stated that the sessioa commenced OIl Monday, October 6. 1885, and the public distribution of prizes and certificates gained by students during the previous year took place on Wednesday, October 21, 1885. SCHOLARSHIPS AND KXHIBlTWNS. The examination for entrance scholarships and exhibitions, held in September, 1885, at Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr, Carmarthen, Newport, and Brecon, resulted in the award of scholarships (tenable for three years) to the following:- R. H. W, Whapham, £50. Cowbridge Grammar School; Ada Isabel Aladdison, 950, St. Catherine's School, Cardiff; A. W. Sheen, £40, Cardiff Proprietary School; Alice Allen, 24-J, School for Daughters of Mis- sionaries; F. P. S. Cresswell, £40. Christ College, Brecon G. G-. Clarke, £ i0, Cardiff Proprietary School; Christmas J, Lewis, £ 30, University College, Aberyst- with; and W. E. Cieorge, £ 30, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen. And exhibitions to the value of X10, tenable for one year (covering matriculation and tuition fees), were awarded to Kupert James, private tuition; J. J. E. Biggs, Cardiff, Proprietary School; Henry Harris, University College Aberyslwith J. Treharne Phillips, private tuktioii; W. C. Kowlauus, Christ Coilege, Brecoii; David Davies, Pontypooi College T. W. Phillips, Llandovery College; Maria A. Jones, Lampeter Collee; Alfred Lloyd, Holie Academy, Ammanford; W.D. Phillips, Hereford County College. The Thompson and Shackell Musical Scholarship (valui .21 and tenable for one year) was awarded to Julia Sarah Shipton, Mountain Ash, private tuition. Continuing, the report states:— The total number of day students during the session has been 165. Of these ZJ have attended one courae, 14 two courses, and 1G4 three or more courses of lectures. In making this calculation, six hours a week in a laboratory is counted as a course. It will be noticed that there is an increase of fifteen in the total number of students as compared with last session, and an increase of seven in the number of students taking three or more courses of lectures. 107 of the 124 students attending three or more courses of lectures are men students—an increase of four as compared with last session. The 41 attending one or two courses only came, as might be expected, from Cardiff and its immediate neighbourhood. Of the remaining 124 students attending three or more courses tti. distribution according to localities is as follows Car,iiff 19 Other Parts of Glamorganshire 52 lireconshire 5 Carmarthenshire 18 Cardiganshire 4 Pembrokeshire 2 Monmouthsuire 11 111 North Wales 7 England and Abroad 6 124 There is a considerable increase in the senior classes. This is owing to the fact that a number of the more successful students who entered the College when it Was opened have made their way in their third yealr to the higher worli of these classes, in which they have been preparing for the final degree examination of the University of London, The senior classes are s- ill much smaller than the junior, and will, I fear, remain so for some time to come. As I pointed out last year, only the belter mell from the junior classes will succeed in mak- ing such progress as will render it possible for them to attend the senior classes with advantage and take the London degree. The standard of the Loudon examinations is at the present time too high for the average Welsh student, who cannot, as a rule, simultaneously grapple with so many subjects as are demanded at the London Marticulation Examination, it is not that the standard of attainment in each subject is too high, nor tnat the subjects are too difficult, but they are too many. 1 think I am within the mark in saying that not 30 percent, of those who enter the Welsh College suosequeutly pass that fcxamina'ion and proceed to the higher work for the degree examinations. It is best frankly to ivc 'griise this. Tne remedy lies in two diree. iuiis. First, in an entrance examination, which shall demand of tne can- didate for entrance such knowledge as will enable him faliy to profit from the instruction given in the junior classes and, secondly, iu the establisument of alterna- tive curricula in which fewer subjects snail be taken than are required iu (he London ex .urinations. The entrance examination ought to be at lirst of a very elementary character, but it should provide a definite Standard, towards which students desirous of entering the College may work. The standard, at first a low one, may be gradually raised as the educational condition of the country becomes more favourable. Tils alternative curricula should be framed to meet the wants of students preparing for different professions and businesses, and the College should grant certificates to those who complete these definite courses of study und pass the examinations prescribed as their comple- ment. The standard required in eah subject ought to be as high or higher than the London standard, It is the diminution in the number of subjects that will con- stitute the educational advantage for those who would otherwise telld. to spend tiieie College career in doing nothing but the mauy-sided elementary work requireu for the London matriculation. The results of the annual examination are appended. Studenrs have been classified on the result of the exami- nation in each separate class. The names of tliese placed is the first class ill each case (who are entitled to certifi- cates) are given in order of merit:— GREEK.—Higher senior J. D. Maillard (prizj). Senior: 1, JJias Alice Evans (prize); 2, G. X. Evans; 3, W. H. Hoi iiies. Intermediate 1, Charles Oweu (prize) 2, W. E. lTorge; 3, C, J. Lewis; 4, ll. D. Beynon. Junior: 1. J. L. Lewis (prize) 2, J. T. Phillips; 3, T. VV. Phillips q, W. L. Priiehard; 5,.1). Davies. Lower junior Evan Jones. LATIN.—Higher senior: 1, J. D. Maillard (prize) 2, G.T. Jivans. Senior 1, J. D. ilaillard (prize last year); 2, Miss Alice Evans and G. T. Evans (prize); 3rd, VV. H. Holmes, ltoman History Miss Alice Evans. Interme- diate 1. Charles Oweu (prize) i, Albert 'lhoinas and H. D. Beynou 3, W. E. George. Roman Hibtorv Charles Oweii. Junior: 1, E. M. iSance (prize) 2, J T. Phillips (prize); 3, J. L. Lewis; 4, W. D. Phillips. Lower Junior R. E. Williams. PHILOSOPHY-.—Logic 1, Thomas Griffiths (prize); 2, William Lewis. Ps) chology 1, William Lewis (prize); 2, Thomas Griffiths; 3, bamuel Williams. Ethics 1, Miss F. G. Bage (prize); 2, William Lewis 3, Thomas Griffiths. HISTORY OF.PHILOSOPHY.—Equal,Miss E. E. Batchelor and Miss E. G. Bage (prizes). deijior 1, Wm. Lewis (prize) 2, Miss F. G. iJage; 3, Miss W. B. Aslie. Inter- mediate 1, Charles Owen (prize); 2, O. J. Lewis. Honours Charles Owen. OLD ENGLISH.—1, Charles Owen (prize); 2, 0. J. Lewis; 3, W. j. George and Albert Tliom ts. HISTORY.—Intermediate; Charles Owen; 2, W. E. George o, C. J. Lewis, Albert Thomas, and Miss E. V. Cornell; 4, H. D. llteyuolI. LANGUAGE,—Junior: 1, E. M. Nance; 2, J. Gwilym Jones; 6, .1i.s M. Al. P. ll. Jauies and S. ll. Thomas 4, T. W. Phillips; 5, Evan Jones 6, Miss A. G. Jones. HISTORY.—Junior 1, L. M. Nance 2, Nliss Nl. M. P. H. James 6, Miss A. G. Jones; 4, J. Gwilym Jones and W. Edwards. MATHEMATICS.—Higher beiiior: 1, Miss Ada J. Maddi- son (prize) 2, K. H. W, Whapham. Senior Miss W. B. Ashe (prize). Intermediate (Ptire) i, F. P. S. Cresa- well (prize) 2, Miss Alice Allen. Intermediate (Mixed): 1, Miss Ada J. Maddison (prize); 2. H. J. Curtis and E. P. b. Cresswell. Junior: 1, T. W. Phillips (prize); 2, J. X. Phillips; 3, John diaries, J. L. Lewis, and E. M. auce 4, David Davies. CHI£MIS1'HY.-Iutennediate: 1, Miss Mary Gri^ith (prize) 2, A. W. tiheen (prize); 3, H. J. Curtis. Prac- tical 1, W. H. Jenkins (prize last year); 2, G. R. Thompson (prize); 3. H. T. Duncan. J ujiiur: 1, E. M. Name and iC. H. W. Whapham (prizes); 2, W, C. Rowlands; 3, T. W. Phillips 4, J. T. Phillips 5, MLs M. A. Jones (.88); 6. J. L. Lewis 7. W. M. Pnue; b, D. Davies. PHYSICS.—Intermediate: 1, E. J. Curtis Pnd A. W. Slieeu (prize;; 2, Miss Ada J. Maddison; 3, W. H. Jenkins. Junior: 1, T. W. Phillips (prize); 2, J. L. Lewis and J. T. Phillips. BIOLOGY.—1, A. W. Sheen (prize): 2. B. J. Curtis; 3, I". P. S. Cr. sswell; 4, W. H. Jenkins. W KLSH.-1. J 01111 Morgan (prize); 2, Lewis Lewis; 3. Walter Dauiei 4, g. VV. Llewellyn. EARLY HISTORY OF BRITAJS.—i, John Morgan (prize) 2, Lewis Lewis. FRENCH—Higher senior: W. H. Holmes (prize last year. Lower senior 1, Miss M. A. Jones (prize); 2, Charles Owen (prize); 3, W. D.George 4, MissE. V.Cor- nell. Upper jitnior 1, W. D. Phillips (prize); Z, D, Davies 3, J. L. Lewis 4, W, L. Prichard. Lower junior: 1, J. 8. Treharne; 2, H. E. Williams; 3, John Williams; 4, Evan Jones. GEKMAN.—Higher junior: E. M. Nanco (prize). Lower jLllliOV 1, Miss M. G. George; 2. J. M. Eralls. HKBRKW.—1. J. Gwilym Jones (prize); 2. David Jones; 3. William Jones; 4, David Phillips; 5, David Morgan. Music.—Theory (Senior): Miss Ethel Cape (prize last Year). Theory (Junior): 1, Miss J. S Shipton (prize) .ó. Miss A. M. Joues; 3. Miss M. Howeils. Pianoforte (senior): 1, Miss A. E. Barnby (prize); 2. Miss E. Cape and Miss E. A. Simpson. Pianoforte (Juuior) 1, Miss A. M. Jones (prize), and Miss A. M. Saulez. On the work of the session and the results of the annual examination the council are recommended to award :— £:15 prizes to the following first year students: Miss Ada Isabel Madidson, H. H. vV. Whapham, T. VV. Phillips, J. Treharne Phillips, C. J. Lewis, and W. E. George. Exhibitions of ICIJ toJ. J. E. Bigs, John Charles, D. Davies, J. L. Lewis, Rupert James, Miss M. A. Jones, E. M. Nance, Alfred Lloyd, W. D. Phillips, 1'. W. Phillips, J. Treharne Phillips, aud W. Cobden Rowlands. £.5 prizss to second y :ar's students as follows :—H. D. Ceynon, J. D. Maillard, Charlej Owen, and Albert Thomas. To continue for a fourth year the exhibitions of Miss Alice Kvans and Miss VV. B. Ashe. The London University Matriculation Examination was held at the University College in January aud June. In January the following three students ot the College presented themselves, and were 3ucccssful in the FIRST DIVISION:—Miss E. V. Cornell. J. J. Egerton Bi^gs.andO. 1lo. Gilibons. in June the following were successful:—J. Treharne Phillips, Sydney H. Thomas, Ernest M. Nance, Robert A. Lyddon, William David Phillips, Mari Annie Jones, Thomas Waters Phillips, R. H. W. Whapham, and James Gray. Mr. James Gray is a student in the Evening Classes. The following students of the College have been suc- cessful during the year in higher examinations :— iNTKRMbiDIATK IN ARTS, JULY, 1835.-Mis; W. n. Aslie, Miss A. Evans, Thomas Griffiths, W. H. Holmes, W. Lewis, and J. ll. Wade. W. H. Holmes obtained honours in English and French, and W. Lewis obtained honours in English. INTERMEDIATE IN SCIENCE AND PRELIMINARY SCIEN- TIFIC, JCLY. 1885,-8. Williams. PRELIMINARY SCIE-NIFI FIC, JANUARY, 188S.-Chemistry and Biology, R J. Curtis. FINAL L.A. EXAMINATION, OCT., 1385.-W. Collyns Davies. Commenting upon the report, of the Executive Committee of the Aberdare Hall, the Principal says:—"It is most encouraging, and will, I hope, lead the council to take the lurther step of pro- vidillg a hall of residence for men students. Even if we admit that such a hall would be an experiment, it is one which is of high importance to make, with a view of learning whet her such a reiidential system is not more consonant with the feelings and circumstances of the people of South Wales than the present system of lodg- ing-houses. The advantage of the latter system is that it enables the student to adjust his mode of living to his means to a greater extent than is possible in the former. On the other hand, among the advantages of life at a h Lll may be mentioned more regular diet, social training, and stricter discipline. I believe that it will be found that both system will minister to the needs of the popu- lation, but it is obvious that residence at a hall would be of special advantage in the case of the younger stu- dents." REPORTS OF PROFESSORS. The following is a summary of the reports of the professors:- Reporting on the Greek classes, Professor Roberts says the advance in the extent and quality of the work done noticeable in the last session had been fully main- tained. The work of the senior class has been in the main verv satisfactory. Tlru industry an4 progress shown bV nearly all the intermediate students deserves hih commendation. The junior class on the whole did very satisfactory work, though some of iLs members found considerable difficulty in the Greek play read. H", had, in consequence, to form a more elementary class for the benefii of sume ten or twelve first-year students. In teaching the latter Professor Powel gave valuable help. He regretted to have to repeat his statement of last year as to the small number attending the evening classes, though it must be added that the quaiity of the few who had come had been good. Of the Latin classes, Professor Wardale savs, upon the whole, the work had shown a cõn- siùerable improvement upon that of last session. He WM enabled to for1l1 an Honours Class. The whole class. with one or two exceptions) had worked well and made good progress. The work of the intermediate class had also been satisfactory, and the progress made sure, if slow. The students in the junior class, who attended regularly, had also made steady progress. Professor 8eth, reporting on the Philosophy Class, states that this was the first year in which students had come to him with the advantages of a previous two years' training in the College. The improve- met had been marked. [I) psychology and ethics he had had this year a considerable increase in the number of extra curriculum 8tudents. and, what was more satisfactory, some really good workers II.IIIOl1g them. During the Lent term he delivered II. course of ten evening lectures in Newport on The History of Modern Philosophy." The lectures were fairly, though not very numerously, attended Professor Ker reports that the work of the English classes has been done in a very creditable maimer. Tile senior class was especially satisfactory as compared with the senior classe iu previous sessions in point of numbers, regularity, and diligence. The sessional examination of the intermediate class gave evidence of careful reading. The junior class had not been inferior tu its predecessor. Prolessor Tanner says of the class fjr mathematics that the junior and intermediate classes. irregularity oÏ attendance at lectures and examinations and imperfect preparation ot exercises were still too prevalent. Even- ing lectures had been given on analytical geometry, graphic statics (which was hoped would be useful to students of engineering), and astronomy, and it wa. not intended to offerany further lectures. Ou Saturday mornings he had held a class for teilchers preparillg for the London University and Certificate Examinations, started in comequellce of the revresentations. of a deputation of elementary teachers to the senate. The number of teachers who attended was less than 10 per cent. of the number estimated by th. deputa- Uon, but the work dono had been so satisfactory that he should like to continue the class for another session, in the hope that it might become better known to those, to whom it was likely to be useful. In physics he was unable to report any deciùed improvement. He did not think he could say of more than a fourth of those attending tile course for the first time that their knowledge of fundamental mechanical principles and ideas was of tile crisp aud detiuiLe kind necessary if the knowledge Wàl to be a real intellectual gain. To the intêrmediak class sintilar remarks applied.* On the part of several, however, he was able to report good progress. He had been able to place in the lirst class and give certilicate. to four members. In the laboratory so mo excellent work had been done of an advallced kind. Thd pl.actic,,1 cla.s had proved of the bighlJst utility. He looked for- ward to continuing the class with still greater advantage in the future. The attendance in the evening classes ill elemelltary mechauics, hydraulics, alld geometrical optics was very small. But the progress made was so encouraging, and the iuterest of the students so marked, tlJat in the summer term he commenced an evening practical class, which he proposed to continue next session. Mr. F. A, Yeo. M.P., presented a Wliitworth lathe, and .1.\11", Hopkins, of the Hayes, Cardiff, a Siemens' dynamo machine, which would btj of great, utility. Professor Thompson reports that the work done by the junior class in chemistry had been of decidedly good quality, as was shown l'y the lar2e number of studenta who had obtained a first-class on the results of th;, sessional examination. In the intermediate class the woik was of fair quality, but not strikingly good. III the senior class the work was not very good. lS either of the students obtained a first-class. III the laboratory there had been a distinct improvement, and a few students were doing more advanced work. Professor Parker reports that the number of students in both day and evening biological classes had nearly doubled since their first session. The work done by the day students had been in most cases as satisfactory AS could be expected, considering the large amount of work they had had in other subjects. He had been very much 2ratitied with his evening classes. Although only live went in for the examination really good work had been done. There was no possibility of his department developing any further uutilmore suitable accommoda- tiun had been obi ai ned. As regards the Welsh classes. Professor Powel reporta that he was, 011 the whole, well satisfied with their work. All did fairly at the sessional examination. He had been much pleased to find that the excellent example set by his Honour Judge Brynmor Jones 1st year had been followed this year, to the advantage of the Welsh classes. Independent study among the students had beeu encouraged by the offer of two prize of three and two guineas respectively for the best essays in Welh. He regretted that tht: generalis donor refused to allow hb nallle to be divulged. In conc u-ion, the professor expresses satisfaction that tile Glan Aber Welsh and Border Counties Library had been secured for the College. He trusts the nucleus now acquired will. ill course of time, develop into a truly represen- tative Welsh library. M, Palll Barbier reports that he i3 not displeased, on the w 1101e, with the work aud progress of the French cl1\sses, The attendance had ¡'e1l more regular anc1 satisfactory than la,t year, As for discipline, he could not speak too highly of his classes. In the evening department his napes that the number of stadents would increase ha, not ùeen fulfilled yet; the number had not fallen off, and the work had been highly satis- factory. Mr. Arnold reports that the work of the German classes has been on the whole satisfactory. Reporting of the music classes, Mr. C. Templeton states that the work done by th, juniors inpiauoforte playin and theory had been much more satisfactory than last session the number of stuÜents hall Otell larger, aud the interest shown in the work decidedly greater. The Principal's report was adopted. ENLARGEMENT OF PREMISES. After considerable discussion it was determined to instruct the General Purposes Committee to make preliminary arrangements fat. the erection at the back of the College premitles of lecture rooms for the professors in physics, in chemistry, and in biology.

LONDON MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. The following students of the College have passed the London )iatricu1:\tion Examination in the Honout's Division, and are here placed in order of merit:— Messrs. Jame, Gray, 125, Woodville-road, Cardiff, evening student; R. ii. W. W)¡pj¡aru, formerly of the Cowbridge Grammar School; aud John Treharne Phillips, Tredegar. The following students of the College have all passed in the First Division :— Messrs. S, H, Thomas, Neath; E. 1\1. Nance, Penarth R. A, Lyddon, Brynmawr; W. D, Phillips, Aberdare; Miss M. A. Jones, Llandyssul; and Mr. T. W. Phillips, Blaina.

THE l'HRBA1'EED BRIDGE TOLL AT GRANGETOWN. MEETING OF RATEP AYERS. A well-attended meeting of ratepayers resident in Grangetown and the Docks was held at Clive- hall, Grangetown, on Monday evening. Mr. Alder- man Jones presided, and amongst those present were :-CouncilIor;J Vaughan, Ramsdale, Bmin, Stevens, Hurley, Sander!>, Ben van, Evans, and Carev; Dr. Decandia, Dr- Dester; Messr. s. Mildon, R. O. Tysoe, H. Marshall, W. Headford, and J. Davies. The meeting was convoned for the purpose of protesting against the propused imposition of 1\ toll by the Taff Vale Railway Company on pedes- trians and vehicular traffic over their bridge con- necting the Old Sea. Lock with Grangetown. The CHAIRMAN, in openin the proceedings, explained the object for which the meeting had betn convened, and pointed out that the toll would intlict most serious injury upon residents at Grangetown, more especidllV on the working classes employed at the Docks, who would have to seek nboùe8 elsewhere, not being in II. position to pay the threatened tax. He then calJef.1 upon Mr. MILDON to propose the first resolution, which was to the effect that the Cardiff Corporation should ue asked to use thtir best endeavours to prevent the toll being levied. This was duly seconded and carried unani- mously. Dr. DESTER then moved that a memorial of a similar nature, signed uy the inhabitants of Grangetown, should be presented to Lord Windsor. Mr. DIAMOND seconded and fr. SANDERS sup- ported the resolution, which was carried. Mr. Vaughan thbn said that in his opinion they should go a step further, and that they should ask the officials of the Tuff Vale RaIlway Company to postpone the levying of the toll. until after the next meeting of thl1 directors, winch takes place on the 28Lh inst.-lr. Sanders secon¡}od, and this resolution was carried, after which Mr. Mildon proposed that, in the event of the officials of the company stating that they were unable to take any definite steps before the next meeting of directors, a deputa- tion consisting of gentldmen present should wait upon the latter body with a view to bring about a satisfactory understanding. Mr. CAREY said that he would be willing to form one of the deputation, on the understanding tInt he went there as a representative of the rate- payers, and not in his official capacity as 1\ mem- bèr of the cornoration. This motion was duly carried, and the meeting having been addregfcid by olhet. speakers, a vote of \.j:1nks to the CjKirinan terminated the pro- ceeuings.

CLAIM AG AIN::3T BD [LDING SOCIETY DIRECTORS AT SW Al.SEA. At Swanse3. County-court Otl Monday (before his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams) several cases in connection with the defunct Swansea Building Society were heard.-The plaintiff in one case was Mr. Stevens, tailor, Swansea, and the defen- dants Messrs. A. T. Reed, Symons, John Llewelyn, &c., directors of the society, a,:{¡in8t whom judg- 1lIImt summonses had been issued.—Tlu defendants, as directors of the society, by its failure, rendered themselves liable for moneys lent by Mr. Stevens. -In the case of Mt". Heed, Mr. Hicllflrds appeared for the plaintiff, and was offered £ 1 a month iu settle- ment of the ciaim-Defendant was cross-examined as to his means, and said he bought the Swansea Journal under 1\ bill of sale, R lid sold it f'bout two and a half years ago for £ 650 to a company. That money had been spent in payment of his debts. lid had ten house at LOlndore heavily mortgaged. lie received £ 2 a week froLD the buyers of the newspaper, and, in addition, made 7s. or 8s. per week in commission work. He had offered to pay £ 60 in a lump sum in settlement of the claim, but it was not accepted. An oràet. for £ 5 a month was made. The other defendanls pleaded want of means, and were ordered to pay 10s. per month each.

LAY 1\11 :MBgR AND ()ONVOCATIO. By the request of IIGce the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Bishop of Llandatf has directed 0. meeting to be summoned of the lay members of the Llandaff Diocesan Conference, to be held at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday, the 27th inat., at one o'clock p.m., for the electIon of four lay members to sit during the ensuing Con- vocation in the House of L¡1ymen.

HOME, SWEET HOME!—THE SWEETEST HousEsin this Town are those where Hudson's S*te»ct of Soap is III daily me. HEM ..ttJ.Á.?L1I: 918APPfiARA.Nc.fi! Otall Dirt from everythinr BV \1sillk .((1,-SON.S EXTRACT OF 9*Ai\ To STUDENTS.—-To nIl those who burn the If :Midn:ght Oil engaged in mental labour, we would recommend Cadbury s Cocoa, its comforting, exhila- rating, and sustaining powers are extraordinary. Beware of imitatiol1s, 697Su p RT AND Roeü's Welsh rarns are th, test. 79050

CORRESPONDENCE. Under this head questions on legal subjects fj answered by an experienced professional gentlemei Correspondents xcishing for information or ad vie. are requested to observe the following rules 1. The fact* ?nust be stated fully and clearly; ami the questions, if more than one, should be nuw* bered consecutively. 2. A full copy must be sent of any document on which advice is wished for. 3. The real name and address of the writer must accompany the questions, but will not be pub. linked if a pseudonym or initials be also sent for reference. All communications must be addressed to Th Editor, Legal Department, Weekly Mail Ofict Cardiff."

ALCAN" (Briton Ferry).—Sir George Elliot sat fod South-East Durham iu the Parliament of 1880-1835, sa that he has ouly been out of Parliallltmt a few months -since last ovember. QUALIFICATION OF COUNTY MAGISTRATRS. Draco, (Merthyr) is informed that; the estate qualification for I a justice of the peace for a county is the possession of! £ 100 per annum from freeiiold, copyhold, 01' loug leasehold estates, or the reversion to £ 300 1\ year from' leaseholds for lives; but this qualification is noli required in the Case of judges or the eldest son or heir apparent of any peer or lord of parliament, or of any person haviuj! a landed estate of uot leis than £ 60C per annum. The occupation qua.li;cation is the occupyiug for not less than two years of a hous. assessed to the luhabiLed House Duty at not IlIss thai £ 100 in the county, and payment of rates in respec'. thereof, but if that qualification should be given ul the right to act ceases within twelve c.dendar month) aiterwards. Borough magistrates do not require till q lIaiification. TAXED COSTS. A Workman" can only get the Infor- mation through the medium of a solicitor engaged in the proceedings. It is not usual for the officers of the court to communicate with parties behind the backs of their solicitors. If our correspondent is not. satisfied with his present solicitor, he may retaia another. SALE: OF HOHSE.-If "An Inquirer" (Newport) misre.. presented the horse in any way, his best course would be LO take it back and. return the mouev. Our corre- spoudeut does llot appear to deny that he wilfully miorepresented the character of the horse in respect of a certain [ articular wlJich was withiu his own' knowledge and of which the purchuer could not know anything. What more could be required? ASI a matter of fact, he obtained tue purchase money by mealls of this 1alse representatiou aloue. COUNTY COURT JUDGMENT.—" C, C." (Cardiff) is in. formed that the warrant of execution will only autho- rise the taking of hi3 goods, and if the goods of any other person l1ould be seized by mistake, the owner thereof must give immediate notice of his or hel claim to the high bailiff, and instruct a solicitor if there should be any d. tliclllty. The next process aillst our correspondent would probably be a judg* mellt snmmons with a view to his being committed to prison, it he should persist in disobeywK the order of the court, REFRESHMENT-HOUSE LICENCE.—If "Ally Sloper (!toath) supplies any refreshments (liquid or solid) for4 consumption upon his premises aftlOr ten o'clock al; nighL, he mmt have a licence, which be can obtain a6 th", Stamp-otfice. As to Sunday trading, the law i. seldom entorced. Tile hohler of So rdresHwt.-nt-house. licence is allowed on week-days to open at five o'clock in the morning, and must close .at the same time a;1, the public-houses. On Sundays he ought botb. to open1 and close at the same times as the public-houses.: Bnt if he does not wish to sell after ten 011 week nights, he would have no need to apply for a licence. The certificate of the magistrates would not be nec;s-. sary. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEM1tN'.l' Cardi" (Llangadock) might have put an enu to his tenancy at t"e end of ttlt: first year thereof, as is clearly stated in the aree. ment, if he had served a notice of bis intention on his landlonl upon 01' belore Lady Day, 25th March. But. as he neglected to do so, he cannot now get rid of his holding before 29th September (Michaelmas Day). 1887. We advise him to be punctual in serving tbe notice next year. Why was he not so this .year? When a tenancy runs from any of the usual quarter days, the notice must at latest be served on the corresponding quarter day, whether the. actual time be more or less than six calendar months. But if the tenancy commenced on any other day the 11 full six calendar months'notice must bp. given. The- former is caded a customary half-year but there can, b", no customary half-yel\r when the tenancy is not" from one of the customary daj's whicb are usually ob- j served for letting. I HUSBAND AND WIFE.—" Bertha" (Swansea) need not go 1 into the workhouse in order to compel her liusbaud to I pay for her maintenance. By virtue of a recent. Act ofJ Parliament (passed on the 25t h of last month) may have him summonerl before the ml1gistrates, who have power to order him to pay to her such weekly sum not exceeding £ 2 as may appear to be proper iu the circumstances 01 the cas,. CLAIM TO VOTE.—"A Voter" (Cardigan) cannot claim to have his name on the registr of county voters ill respectofhis qualification, which is within the P r- liament:1ry borough, and for which he will be 11.1Iowed to have his name inserled in the list of voters for the borough. CONSTRUCTION OF WILL —"A Constant Reader (Maes- mynach) ought to have sent us a copy of tbe will. Probably, the money would pass to the residuary lega- tees under the will. According to his statement, when the widow died her interest in the property ceased, and there would be nothing for her relatives tl) claim, except for the short time during wbich shll survived her husband, ami this would not be sutticiell to pay her fUIleml expenses. If our correspondent can send us a copy of the will, he may write us again, and we will advise him definitely and if be should wish to have the copy returned he must send with it So stamped envelope, addressed to himself, for tllato purpose. W- POWELL (Cardiff},-Last November there were elected for the counties i{,5 Conservatives and 149- Liberal members for the boroughs, Conservatives 108 Liberals 184, Parnellite 1. For lrelana the numbeu were 18 Conservatives, 85 Parneliites, HO Liberal, making a total of 201 Conservatives, 333 Liberals, aud 86 Parneliites. CLAIM TO LAND.-If Llanfair (Merthyr) had occu- pilld the laud in question as of his own right for mora than twelve years then the owner OJ. his representa- t-ives could not havlI bucceeded in an action of eject- ment against him. But, accordin<7 to his own statement, hll occupied the land by the consent of the owner of the house, for which he bas regularly paid reut, and as all uccommodal ion to be enjoyeu with house so thilt, in fi.ct, he was the tenant of the house and garden, although he paid no more rent than when: he oceupied the house alone. In the circumstances we could not advise him to set up a claim which appear to be altoether unfounded. NOTICE 1'0 QUIT.-As J. T." (Swansea) is 1\ weekly tenant he was only entitled to a week's notice to quic. H he should hold over niter tbe expiration of the notice his landlord migl1t bring an action against him in the couuty court, and. he would be liable to 015 forcibly tur, ect out of posessiolJ by the bailiffs of the court, and to have an execution levied upon his goodS. by seizure and sale in uefault of payment of costs. ACCIDENTAL JNJURï.-We ao not think that the case><5f One in Trouble (Canton) is within tb", Employers' Liability Act, as It does not appear from his statement that there was anv fault on the part of eitber the em- ployers 01. the foreman, but the occurrence was purely, accidental. However, the drcnmstances might be' stated more tully to a local solicitor or a more full explanation miht be sent to us ami we would advbO further. If any proceedirJgs are to be taken under the Act, there ought to be no loss of time, a the statu- tory notice in writing must be served within six week. after the accident. BETTING IN PUBL!C-HOUSE. C.ymro" (Cardig1\n) is inlormed tbat the landlord will be liable to a penalty of £ 10 upon the first conviction and £ 20 upon the seeond and every subsequent conviction, or such mlti- gated sums as the IlIlIgistrates may think proper to inflict. It is optional for the magistrates to l1ave tbe convictions recorded upon the licence, which would iu due course lead to its forfeiture, 01. to be satis- fied WiLh the infliction of a tine; but in such So flagrant case th" convictions would most likely be re. corded. Are the police aware of what is going Oll? If not. they ought to be. RATING OF OWNIWS. A Ratepayer" (Quaker's Yard) is advised tllat after an oråcor of vestry J1as oeen made 101' the rating of owners ill8t.eau of occupiers, and allowing theln the reduction of 15 per cent. every person who is an owner withintlie statutory definition must; b. so rated and allowed the deduction. But the Act defilles an owner as a person receiving the rent.: and, therefore, it does not apply to a per:lonlivingin his own house, as he does not receive any rent thereof, although he has the benefit of living rent free therein. Probably this case was not thought of when tbe Act was pased. OVERSEER AND RELIEVING OFFICER.—"Rogerson" (Cardigan) has not taken the precise course indicated by the Act of Parliament, althouh in tint particular case his course may be more convenient. However, the relieving officer is eutitled to a reasonable fee for his trouble, and our correspondent may include that fee in his registration account to be laid before the revising barrister. LIBEr. Arthur (Swansea) has done a very unwise thing, and he may be put to much trouble and eX¡>1III sø in defending an action,even if he should succeed in his • defence, on whiclf point we are not in a position to advise him withont full information as to the- lact#' and the grounds upon which the asserion was made., Of course, the young gentleman was sur to snow lIa letter to his intended wife, Mr. R., who verbally set the ball rolling, is not in so much penl, bcause an action for slailder is decided upon ifferent principle* from those which govern aT action for libel. It" actionable to charge an indictable offence falely against any person but merely to say that ùe is a thief or a blackguard IS not actlonable.those terms being mere-vulgarabuse.which is very Common in the streets late at night. If our correspondent will confidentially tell us all about. the case we shall be haDDV to advise him. but in fure lie would do well to avoid any meddlill with strife winch belongeth not to him; in which case he would not be as one who taketh a dOl by the ears, according to tbe apt simile of Solomon. DETENTION o BLRD, Pontygwaith (Merthyr) may bring all action f n the county court against the detainer to recover the bird or ltS value, with costs of action. There is 110 difficulty in the caSIl. If the value does not exced £ 2 the charges of a solicitor would not be allowed In taxing the costs as between party and party. SETTLEMENT.—" An Inquirer" (Neath) is iuformed that a marriage settlement (which does not require regis- tration) cannot be madll aftllr marriage. A voluntary post-nuptial settlement,, such as he proposes to execute, would hav.to be reistered under the Bills of Sale Act. which, as Ii", is practically insolvent at the pl"e8ent; time, would bring his creditors down upun him' without delay. And it woulú also be void if he were to become bankrupt at all" time within ten years after its date. Such a settlemeilt could not possibly do an good. aud it would most likely do a great deal of harm' by precipitating the catastrophe wbICh appears to bø", inevitable. Th", l'osts would be absolutely thrown > away. and he had better kecop tbe, money towards the costs of filing a petition for IIdJuùication of bank- ruptcy with the assistance of a solicitor. Registration being indispensable in such a case (although not so in the case of a marriage settlement), it is impossible to do what he desires. LNTE-:T„c Y.—"J.E." (Swansea) is informed tbat when a fathr dies his brothers and sisters et 1101 hin. Leûsehold property and all other perwnal estat becomes vested In the widow as soon as she has ol>laine,1 letters of administration of the personal estate and effects of the intestate and she must pay thereont the funeral expenses, costs of administration, and debts, and then divide tbe residue, taking aile- thirel part thereof for her own bene tit, and dividing the other wo-tl}lrds equally among all the children. If any ot them are llltants, the shares must be invested untll they respectively attain the uge of 21 years, III the other caSe. where the intestate was a bachelor, whose fathf-r died in his life time, the residue must be. equally divided among the mother, brotners, and sisters, the former being entitled to letters of administration. NOTICE TO QUI1'As "Sais" (Aberl{\villy, agreed tc accept six calendar months' notice, and has 1 all siJ months ald three days, he caunot complain that the notice Is insufficient. If he had been an ordinary yearly tenant the notice would have been a day too laie, but owners and occupiers are allowed to make anv special agreements which they may think advi. sable. and are bound by such agreements. HUSB.1ND AND WIFB:lf G. U. W." (Briton Ferry) were to have her husband sum I110ned hefore the magis- trats for an aggravated assault he would he punished, and if the magistrates should think that she would not be safe to live with him in future, they might mske a separation order. But even the most brutal assault is not of itself sufficient to enable her to get the marriage dissolved so that she might marry again. Has she told us all the material facts? If not, she may write again.

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