Weekly Mail

SUICIDE OF A GENTLEMAN FARMER IN PEMBROKESHIRE. About noon on Wednesday Mr. William Rees, of the old historical farm of Peotre-Evan, Nevern, Pembrokeshire, was found dead in an outhouse by one of his daughters, having hung himself by means of a chain. The deceased gentleman had been for some time past in weak health and a desponding state of mind, consequent upon certain financial difficulties which he had lately gone through; but Dr. Havnrd, of Newport, who attended him, apprehended no serious consequences. On the morning of his death he had been busy giving directions to the men working on his farm, and it is believed he was suddenly seized with a fit of temporary insanity, which induced him to so I deliberately commit the rash act of destroying his life. Deceased, who was about 58 years of age, was highly respected throughout the upper portion of Pembrokeshire, and the painful event has thrown quite a gloom over the whole neighbour- hood. Deceased leaves a widow and two children.

THE NEW DEAN OF BANGOR. The Rev. Canon Lewis, rector of Dolgelly, has eeen appointed to the Deanery of Bangor. Our Bangor correspondent telegraphs:—The ippointment of Canon Lewis to the vacant Deanery of Bangor has caused some surprise .hroughout the diocese, as he left Bangor so re- fentiy as Monday on completing his three months' -evidence at the Canonry. Generally, the Bishop's tetectton meets with approval. The new Dean, who will be installed next week, holds moderate High Church views, and is an able Welsh preacher. The late Dean Edwards succeeded him in the rec- tory of Aberda/e, and by a singular coincidence be becomes the Dean's successor at Bangor. It is anticipated that the vacant Canonry will be con- ferred upon the Rev. John Pryce, rector of Tref- draeih, Anglesea, author of "The Early British Church." The Rev. Evan Lewis was educated at Jesus College, the Welh College at Oxford, where he graduated B A. in 1841 and M.A. in 1863. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1842 by the Bishop of Barrgor, and has been rector of Dolgelly since 1866. In 1877 he was appointed Canon Residentiary of Bangor Cathedral. He was formerly proctor in Convoca- tinn for the clergy of Bar gnr, and has been an active clergyman. He speaks fluently, and has published several works. His theological views ire very much the as those of Deal. Edwards. His living falls to the Crown, and his Stall to the aishop.

TAUNTON AND WEST OF ENGLAND SHOW. SUCCESS OF LOCAL EXHIBITORS* The promoters of the Taunton and West of England Horse Show commenced their third exhi- bition in the Vivary Park, Taunton, on Thursday. The entries showed a considerable falling off on the last two shows, but in regard to merit there wasan unquestionable improvement in most r.f the classes. The following local exhibitors secured prizes:—In the class fnr light-weight hunters, not under four years old, Mr. William Cuhitt, of Car- diff, took the first prize with H^sper," a remark- ably tine specimen. This beau I iful and apparently fauitless creature has been exhibited fifteen times and has never been beaten. In the class for hacks or roadsters, not exceeding fifteen hands high and not under four years old. the first prize was taken by "Elegance," the pro- perty of Mr. Samuel Moret<>n Thomas, Coity Talrbonf, Bwlch, R S.O. In the class for a pair of mares or geldings, suitable for agricultural pur- poses, not under four years old, Mr. Williams, of Stormy Farm, Pyle. carried off the first prize. His pair of bay mares, "Hall" and Darby," were in splendid condition, and were jiuch admired. The same gentleman also took first prize for a cart mare or gelding, not under three years old, suitable for road work, to be shown in harness, and also the first prize for the best brood mare for breeding and agricultural pur- poses;

THE AFFAIRS OF MESSRS. LAKE AND TAYLOR. LONDON SOLICITORS CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT. At the Shire-hall, Haverfordwest, on Friday (before Messrs. R. Carrow, G. L. Owen, Joseph Thomas, and Dr. Griffiths), Messrs. Milton Brad- ford, of 70, Queen Victoria-street, London, and Fortescue Thursby,of No. 34, Essex-street, London, solicitors, were charged by Mr. Samuel Lake with jmhezzling certain sums of money received by them on behalf of Messrs. Lake and Taylor, con- tractors, of Milford, being rents received by them as agents under a written agreement entered into. —Mr. Arthur J. Sellars, clerk to Messrs. Spain and Co., of 76, Coleman-street, London, produced what he believed was the draft of the original agree- ment.—Mr. Bradford, who conducted his own case, objected to this draft being put in as evidence, and, th*- witness being unable to swear that it was a true copy of the original, the Bench declined to admit the draft in evidence. The Bench there- upon dismissed the summons, but gave leave for a summons to be issued.—Mr. Thursby applied for a summons against Mr. Lake for perjnty, but the bench declined to grant it until the first summons had been brought to an issue.—Mr. Philp, of London, solicitor, appeared for Mr. Lake.

THE CATERPILI ARS ON THE RHONDDA MOUNTAINS The local naturalists who watch the caterpillars on the mountains state they are now u ndergoin2 a process of transformation. Instead of, as hereto- :ore, devouring the green blades, they are assum- .ng a rigid condition, as if nature was inclined to convert them into mummies. Each is being en- dowed with a scarlet shroud. The above is the popular notion of the matter, but, of course, the raturnlist s are aware that this condition is simply the chrysalis state, and that a month hence the apparently dead insects will again come forth. and, instead of crawling among the grassroots, will 11) among the flowers. It appears that another kind of caterpillar has found out that the Rhondda u rather a good place to sojourn in. Immense swarms of thene Latest comers are devouring the garden produce, such as peas, beans, cabbages, and so forth.

THK REPORTED STRIKE OF COLLIERS AT DOWLAIS. GLARING MISREPRESENTATIONS. Our Merthyr correspondent, writing on Tuesday, jays:—The alarming announcement of a colliers strike at Dowlais, with Three thousand men out," made in your contemporary to-day, has been the subject of not a little merriment in this district. •"Great consternation has been caused by the unfortunate suspension of work at the Dowlais Collieries were the preliminary remarks of The Pontypridd Reporter," but where the consterna- jon existed, excepting in the somewhat deluded, though fertile, mind of that erratic indi- vidual, I have been at a loss to discover. 4 The unfortunate suspension of work of Monday aat was no more or less than the maintenance of ;he old custom of idling on first Monday tfter the pay." Colliers look upon the day as an institution to be maintained, and they do so with » regularity that 1 should have thought Our Pontypridd Reporter," who is such a fugleman of the miners' agent, Mr. D. Morgan, would have been tware of the fact, and not have unnecessarily magnified the circumstance to the extent tndicated. Beyond the fact that the col- lieries were idle, and that the colliers ire desirous of leaving work an hour sooner on Saturdays, viz. at two there is absolutely no truth in the report pubhahed in your contemporary. Some of the leading lIplrlts — sought to have a meeting and announced the act, but the response was a very weak one, the majority of the meo bavÏÐi no faitb 111 the reault I of the interventions of Mr. David Morgan. All the collieries are working to-day as usual, and upon speaking to many working as to the dismal prospects ahead they have been so convulsed with laughter that the Pontypridd reporter would do well to witness. In the report of your sporting and Nonconformist contemporary you have the grounds upon which the paid agent of the men, Mr. Morgan, and his easily deluded scribe seek to foment a strike, but, fortunately, the Dowlais colliers have a mind and will of their own, and are not so easily led astray. Returning from Dowlais this evening I encountered the colliers' agent, who seemed desirous of knowing the latest, and, in reply to a question, I informed him that all the colliers were at work. How about the strike and 3,000 men out ?" I asked, and the reply given was amusing. Ah, yes" (with a laugh); "Tom (our South JVales Daily Neive re- porter) has put his foot into it again." So thought I, and so every resident of this district thinks. Our Dowlais correspondent writes :—The report of the state of affairs existing between the colliers and their employers in this district, published in your contemporary this morning, has exasperated everybody, especially the colliers themselves, who say that unfounded reports of this kind are calcu- lated to diminish the amount of orders received by the Dowlais Iron Company, and, of course, in- directly to bring about a reduction of wages. It is rather a curious thing that this important piece of fiction was sent, not from Dowlais or Merthyr, but from Pontypridd, some dozen miles away, and was despatched, not only to the South Wales Daily News, but, 1 am informed, also to the Press Association," who quickly flashed the information all over the country. Although the reports have been exagge- rated, the relations existing between the colliers and their employers are very strained at the pre- sent moment. Indeed, everything points to a grave crisis, which, should it once occur, will be long, protracted, and attended with disastrous conse- quences to the company and the men. The work- men employed at the collieries-colliers, hauliers, and others-have for a considerable time been agitating for a reduction of the hours of labour; and in December last it will be remembered a very large number of them refused to work unless this and one or two other minor grievances were recti- fied. A mass meeting of the men was held at that time. when resolutions were passed embodying the principal grievances. These were submitted to Mr. D. Abraham, the then colliery manager, with the result that every man returned to his work on the following morning. Since then, however, the feeling of uneasiness and discontent has again manifested itself, especially among the hauliers, who have been the foremost actors in the agitation from the beginning. The men allege that the reduction in the number of hours worked per week exists only on paper, because in stern reality it is little or nothing. Whereas previously they were allowed, in case of a funeral or the like, to leave the pit about an hour or so before the ordinary time, they maintain that that privilege has now been taken away from them, and that it is very rarely they are allowed to come up before the usual time. The employers had also promised to let them leave work earlier on Saturdays after the quarter ending on the pay- day at the beginning of April, but, although three months had passed since then, .Iey had heard nothing further of this arrangement. Again, when any accident—fatal or otherwise— occurred in the colliery, every man was at once allowed to leave the pit even though it might be early in the morning, but now only some few of those engaged are allowed to leave their work. In justice to the men, I am bound to say that as they work by the ton, and not by the day, this early cessation of labour would have the effect of lessening their weekly wages, and would in no way be a loss to the employers, except insomuch as the profit on each tou of coal is taken into account. The employers on their side argue that., as the men are regularly employed, it is their duty to attend to their work and so get the supply of coal worked as rapidly as possible. Furthermore, they stzite that frequent delays occur owing to the fact that many of the hauliers, instead of attending to their work, go drinking about the town, the work in this case being totally neglected. As to the reduction of the hours of labour on Saturdays, the men are accused of having themselves broken that arrange- went by having some two or three days prior to the time at which it was to come into operation left the work a couple of hours before the u!<ual time. But this is not the men's only grievance. They maintain that monthly pays, or complete settlement of accounts, are far preferable to the arrangement at present in force. namely, of having the pay once a quarter. It should be stated that half the workmen employed by the Dowlais Iron Company have their pay once a quarter, though a sum of money is paid them weekly. There is yet another and very important grievance which the men want remedied. Whenever a collier is engaged in labouring underground, such as removing the debris caused by a fall, &c, he is paid at the rate of 18s. per week. The men allege that this rate is far too low, and I am in- formed they want 4s a day for this kind of work. If nothing is done in the meantime, I hear from the best of sources that on Monday next every man will refuse to work until the grievances stated above are removed. Unfortunately, however, I be- lieve I am right in stating that the company will not accede to the wishes of the workmen, so that it. is more than probable that a long and bitter struggle between the masters and the men will shortly commence. I

ABERDATJE LIf'ENSKD VICTUALLERS SPOKTS AND HORSE RACES. On Monday the annual sports and races pro- moted by the Aberdare Licensed Victuallers, Asso- ciation came off in the Ynys Meadow, Aberdare, und though the falling rain during the morning no doubt prevented a large attendance the evpnt was fairly patronised. The prizes induced a good entry for the various events, and capital sport was witnessed. The field arrangements were almost perfect, thanks to the committee and the indefati- gable secretary, Mr. Lewis N. Williams. The necessary tents for this fdte were supplied by Mr. J. Smart, Cardiff, and were everything that could be desired. The field nffieials were Starter, Captain T. Phillips handicapper (athletic races), Mr. John Powell, Merthyr; of trotting and gal- loway events. Mr. J. Temple, Aberaman, and Mr Pendack, Rhondda Valley. The following are the results of the various events:— Go As You PLKASK (half all hour). First prize 22, second 21, third IN.-Of the nine entries but fire turned up at the starting post, as it was a certainty that, nor. being a handicap, the prize was that of Cox's. The result proved the predilections of the knowing ones to be true, for though Cliff pressed Cox for a time he was virtually not in It. Cox won first and Cliff seeond prize, Beechley (Aberdare), who won the Merthyr handicap, •omine In third. 100 YARDS RACK (for Boys under 14 years of age), handicapped on the ground First prize 12.1. bd., second 5s., third, 2s. 6d.: 1st, J. Watkins, Mountain Ash; 2nd, P. Bi«-hards, Rhondda; 3rd, J. Griffith, Aberdare. 120 YARDS AMATKUR FLAT RACK (Handicap) First prize, £ 5 second, &2; third, tl first and seconds to run in final. First heoot, lst, P. Davies, Neath (receives 8 yards); 2nd, J. Mil ward, Merthyr (5 yards). Second heat: 1st, Thomas Williams, Aberdare (1 vard) 2nd. Richard James, Merthyr (10 yards Final heat 1st, Davies. Neath 2nd, MilwarJ. Merthyr 3rd. Thos. Williams, Aberdare. HIGH JUMP First prize, 15s.; 2nd, 5s. There were four entries, E. Bassett, Pontypridd John Jones, Llan- trisant; Septimus Jones. Aberaman and Duniel Williams, Merthyr. Jones, Mantrisant, won by jumping 4ft. llin., Septimus Jones gaining second prize, after beating Baasett, with a record of 4ft. lOin. 120 YARDS FLAT RACK (Han iicap): First prize 21, gec-ond&.thii-d.Cl. There were 28 entries, divided into six heats. the first in which had to run h the tinal. The winners of the heats were :-First heat: T. C. Richards, Neath (7 yards). Second heat: Theopbilus Lewis, Mer- thyr (9 yards). Third heat: Daniel Meredith, Cttrdiff (sc-atch). Kourth heat: Thomas Jenkins, Mountain Ash (8 yards). Fifth heat: George Rowles. Sixth heat J. H. Towmend, Briton Ferry (7 yards). 100 YARDS FLAT RA.CS (Handicap) for the residents of the parish of Aberdare (prizes given by the jewellers) lat, Wm. Griffiths 2nd, Evan Jenkins. Mountain Ash. BAND CoirricsT.-Not less than 18 in number, and not to exceed 30, for best rendering of Musketeers;" Mr. Dunkston, of the Roynl Irish fusiliers, at present at Pembroke, beingt.he judge: There were five competing bands. which played in the following order:—(1.) Cwm- aman Brass Band fled by Mr. John Reardon); (2.) Aber- aman Brass Band (Mr. J. Press wood; (3.) First Batta- lion 2nd Glamorgan Volunteer Rifles, Dowlais (Mr. E. R. O'Neill; (4.) 2nd Glamorgan Volunteer Band, Mountain Ash (leader, Mr. R. Jones. M-rthyr). The adjudicators declared the winners to be-Fii-st, Cwmaman; 2nd, Aberaman and 3rd, th- Morriston Band ONE MILK WALKING COJTTKST 1st prize, jC2; 2nd, jBl; 3rd, 103.-lst, J. O'Leary, Newport; 2nd, A. Stork, Cardiff; 3rd. J. W. Evans,'iTedegar. 440 YARDS FLAT RACK (Handicap) 1st prize 23; 2nd, 2159. 3rd, 10s.—1st, John Jones, Llantrisant (10 yards start); 2nd, D. Stone, Pontnewydd(40yards); 3rd, D. Meredith. Cardiff (scratch). ONB MILK AMATKUR FLAT R.4cs (Handicap): 1st prize 25. 2nd £ 2,3rd Al.-There were seven entries, with the result that the first was Joseph Hankin, Melincrythan (20 ,rards); 2nd, R. J. Llewellyn, Merthyr College (40 yards); 3rd, D. Llewellyn, Llanwonno (scratch). ONE MILS FLAT RACB (Handicap): 1st prize £ 5,2nd £ 2, 3rd £ 1.—1st, Morgan Perkins, Porth (200 yards); 2nd, D. Stephens, Treberbert (200 yards); 3rd, Philip Morris, Neath (100 yards).

MORTALITY RETURNS. There were 4,640 births and 2,775 deaths re- corded last week in London, Cardiff, and fourteen qfhe Jargeiit English towns noticed for compari- son. The births scarcely reach the average, and the deaths, happily, are still below a similar esti- mate, although they now begin to rise markedly with the approach of summer diarrhoea. The sixteen chief death-rates are arranged in order, thus:— Birmingham.. 15'7 I Liverpool. 20-8 Hull 17'0 Newcastle 21'7 Blackburn 179 Cai-diff 21-8 Sheffield 19 4 Manchester 22-4 Salford 19 6 Halifax 22 5 London, 19-9 Preston 23'1 Leeds 19 9 Oldham 23 8 Bradford 19*9 Huddersfield.. 26'1 Leeds 19 9 Oldham 23 8 Bradford 19*9 Huddersfield.. 26'1 Per 1.000 inhabitants of each place. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean temperature of the air in the past week was 66 6, and this is said to be a little more than five degrees below the average of the corresponding weeks in twenty years.

THE HEALTH OF CARDIFF. During the week that ended on Saturday last, the 5th of July, there were 85 births registered in the borough of Cardiff, 42 being the average of the past year. The deaths in the borough numbered 39, this being 4 over the average, and equal to a rate of 21 8 per 1,000 inhabitants, a fair average one with the current returns. Eleven deaths took place below 1, and eight happened at 60 and upwards. Two deaths took place in public institutions situated in the borough, 5 were due to violence, and 9 were inquired into before the coroner. The fatal cases of contagious diseases were, 5 of scarlet fever (against 2 in the previous week) and 1 of fever of another type. Altogether, therefore, the zymotic rate falls from 5-0 last week to 3 4. In the corresponding week last year the births in Cardiff numbered 57, and the deaths 28, the latter being equal to an annual rate of 16 2, one of the best in that return. The fatal zymotic diseases were one each of diphtheria, whooping cough, fever, and diarrhcea, together giving a rate of 2~3 against 3 4 last week.

WORTJI NOTICE.—Pikes, Rakes, Waggon Hopes, and any kind of Farming Tools, and all kinds of D*iry Utensils, of the beat quality, lowest possible prices.— Perkiaa Bros.. Ironmonger!, St. Mary-straat. M«.

CHESS. To OUR CORRESPONDENTS.—The Editor will be pleased to receive original problems, accompanied with their solutions, for publication, and woul J be glad if correspondents would place the same on diagrams. All communications to be addressed '• Chess Editor, Weekly Mail, Cardiff," and must be duly authenticated by the name and address of the sender, otherwise they will not be noticed. PROBLEM No. 13. Po.qition.-White K-K 8; Q-Q's R sq; b- Q 2; Kts-K 5 and 6; Pawns—K's Kt 4 and Q'a R 4. Black: K-Q 4; Pawns—Q 6 and Q's B 4. SOLUTION. White. Black. 1 Kt to Q's B 4 Any move 2 Mates accordingly. Correct solution has been received from the Rev. W. Anderson (Old Romney). PROBLEM NO. 14. BLACK.—7 PIECES. WHITE.—6 fiEcas. White to play and mate in three moves. The following additional moves have been made in the consultation games by correspondence be- tween the Cardiff and County and the Swansea Chess Clubs since our last issue:— GAMK 1.—FBENCH DEFENCE. CARDIFF. SWANSEA. White. Black. 23 Q to R 3 P to K's B 3 24 Q takes P GAME 2.—CENTKE GAMBIT. SWANSKA. CARDIFF. White. Black. 25 R to K 2 R to Q 8 ch 26 KtoB2 P to B 5 "THE IMMORTAL GAME." To those of our readers who have not seen this beautiful game it will, no doubt, be v.ry welcome. The game is extracted from Mr. Bird's book of "Chess MaAl erpieces" Knw's BISHOP'S GAMBIT. ANDERSSE-I. KlESKRITZZT, White. Black. 1 P to K 4 PtoK4 2 P to K's B 4 P takes P 3 B to B 4 (a) P to Q's Kt 4 (b) 4 B takes Kt's P Q to R 5 eh 5 K to B's sq Ki, to K's B 3 6 Kt to K's 15 3 Q io K's R 3 7 P to Q 3 Kt to K s R 4 (c) 8 Kt to K's R 4 Q to Kt 4 9 Kt to K's B 5 P to Q's B 3 10 P to K's Kt 4 Kt to K's B 3 11 R to K's Kt sq (d) P takes B 12 P to K's R 4 Q to K's Kt 3 13 P to R 5 Q to Kt 4 14 Q to K's B 3 Kt to Kt sq (e) 15 B takes P Q to B 3 16 Kt to Q's B 3 B to B 4 17 Kt to Q 5 Q takes Q's Kt P 18 B to-Q 6 B takes K's R 19 P to K 5 (f) Q takes Rc-h 20 K to K 2 Kt to Q's R 3 21 Kt. ta k Ktls Peli (.Y) K to Q sq 22 Q to B 6 cli Kt takes Q 23 B to K 7-Mate. (a) The King's Bishop's Gambit is a brilliant attacking and most complicated opening, so much so that few analysts have been able to settle, even to their own satisfaction, whether it can be safely adopted ty the first piayer. (b) This defence, invented by Bryan, an American amateur, was exhaustively analysed by Kieseritzky. For the moment it draws the White Bisliop from his attacking position at B 4. (?) Threatening Kt to Kt 6 ch, (d) A move of a very high order, giving up a piece for an attack. < (e) Necessnry in order to save the Queen. (f) An excellent move, which forces the game. (If) This game, an off-hand skirmish played in 1851, has been considered the most remarkable on record.

VOLUNTEKR INTELLIGENCE. MONMOUTHSHIRE RIFLR VOLUNTERRS. On Saturday the smart and efficient bod- of men com- posing the First Battalion of Monmouthshire Ride Volunteers, headed by theirsplendid brass band, marched through the town to St. Arvan's, where they are under canvas for a week for military instruction. Tile battalion is commanded by Lieut .-Colonel Justl,who has the aid of Major and Adjutant T. B. Cowburn and Majors Latch and Ingram. The uattalion is made up of companies from Chepstow, Newport, fiassaileg, Tredegar, and Risca.

(JINDERFOKD DOG AND POULTRY SHOW. The second dog, poultry, rabbit, and cat show was opened at Cinderford on Wednesday in a spacious tent opposite the fleece Hot-M. The weather was unfnvourable in the moroing, but there WHS a fair attendance. The show w«s under the patronage of Lord M»reton, M.P., and a long list of local gentry. Much of its success was due to the energy of Mr. J. D. Bond, the hon. secretary. rile entries of poult.ry were more numerous than last year, but there was a slight failing off in the dogs. The Forest Vale Brass Band was in atten- dance, and played selections throughout the day. The judges were:—Messrs. C. H. L ine, Down/HId, Bristol; W. Whittingham, Darlington J. L. Pid- docke, Ross; S. H. Fox, Gloucester; and W. II. Strick, Cheltenham. Subjoined are the prize winners:— DOGS.— Greyhounds, do«9 or bitches- 1st, C. J. Knight, Monmouth 2nd, J. Wai e, Swindon. Setters, dogs or birches H. C. I'ogcr tford, Nailsea. Refrlevers, dogs or bitches: 1st, 8. Darby, Tiverton Black spaniels, dogs or bitches: 1st, J. Hussey, Cardiff; nd, C. J. Knight, Monmouth. Spaniels, any colour but black: he equal), D. P. Thomas. Pontypridd. and Captain \1. Thomas, Tatybont. Fox terriers, sin,)oth,l,,gs or hitches; 1st, H. J. Price. Stroud 2nd, W. K. Strick, Lodway, near Bristol; 3rd, J. P. Wigmore, Pain3wick. b'x terrier puppies under twelve months, dogs or bitches, rough or snooth: 1st, J. Hussey, Cardiff ind, J. W. Gleed, Stroud; 3rd, J. S. Jones, Gloufeater. Fox teiriers, white haired, dogs or bitches 1st, J. Htissey, Cardiff; 3rd, f. Lewis, Pembroke Duck, box terriers, rough or smooth dogs or bitches who have never won a prize at any show: 1st, Waiter J. Sheek, Bristol 2nd, J. Hussey, Cardiff 3rd (equal), H. J. Price, Stroud,and J. S. Jones, Gloucester. Mastiff champion class, dogs or bitches: -at, J. W. Boyce, Speech House. Mastiff open diss, dogs or bitches: 1st, R. H. Taylor, Shrews- bury. Dachshunds, any colour, dogs or bitches i st, Harry Jones, Cambridge; 2nd, Walter J. Shute, Bristol; 3rd, Captain Moreton Thomas. St Bernards, dogs or bitches: 1st, A. ff. M-ggon, Man- chester; 2nd, F. W. Barling, Koss. Collies, rough or mooth, dogs or bitches: 1st., R. P. Sumner, Gloucester 2nd, D. P. Thomas. Pontypridd: 3rd, H. C. Guise, Little- dean. Sheep dogs, rough or smooth 1st and 2nd, D. P. Thomas, Pontypridd. The Bull Dogs* Ciub Silver Medal: 1st and medal. lda Roberts, Elinstone Vicarage, Chelten- ham 2nd,A. K. Arm it age,Cheltenham. Bull hitch Bronze Medal: 1st and medal, Ida Koberts. Elmstone Vicarage. Hull terriers, dogs and bitches: 1st (equal), W. Bruton, Nailsworth, and F. Lewis, Pt-mb oke Dock 2nd, A. H. Taylor, Shrewsbury. Black and tan. dogs and bitches: ist, A. H. Birt, Mitcheldean 2nd, Bu id. black and tan, uncropped 1st, silver cup (thsgift of Mr, A. H. Birt), J. Tucker, Pembroke Dock. Pugs,dogs or bitches: 1st (dog) K. Ford, Nailsea and Pembridgr, Hereford; 2nd, T. R Spencer, Hereford. Bedlington and Irish terriers: 1st, Captain Moreton Thomas; 2nd, I". Lewis, Pembroke Dock. Dandies, skyes, and Scotch 1st "nd spruial prize, William A. F. B. Coupland. Dum- fries 2nd, D. P. Thomas. Pontypridd. Fancy class for toys under 71bs., rough or smooth: 1st and 2nd, D. P. l'homas, Pontypridd; 3rd, P. K. Spencer, FTaford. Sporting puppies. not less than three and under twelve months old: 1st, T. Matthews, Ross. Non-sporting puppies: 1st, W. Bruton, N ails worth 2nd, 8. Lane, Hampstead; 3rd, Mrs. Ida Roberts, Elmstone Vicarage. Variety class for any English or foreign dog not previously mentioned 1st (equal), Mr. W. Bruton, Nailsworih, and D. P. L'homas, Pontypridd; 2nd (equiil), U»pt. Moreton Thomas and U. P. Ihomas. Local cl's, for dog or bitch of any variety, belonging to exhibitor residing within a radius of eight miles of Cinderford: lsttequ^l), Mr. C. A. Goold, Newnham, and Mr. A. H. Birt, Mitcheldean 3rd, W. Cooper, Cinderford. Champion special prize for the best dog iu the show 1st, Mr. J Tucker, Pembroke Dock. eolley bitch. POULTRY".—Bralimas 1st and 2nd, Rev. J. Humber- stone, Berkeley; 3rd, C. Taylor, Gloucester; 4th. Mrs Ellen Scamell, Trowbridge. Cochins 1st, 2nd, and, 3rd, J. Hoy 1 Williams, Roath, Cardiff; 4th, J. Bloodworth, Cheltenham. Game: 1st. G. Prentice, Cliarlton Kings 2nd, G. J. Rosser, Neath 3rd, J. Locker, Bridgwater 4th, A. H. Sims, Pontypridd. Hamburgs: 1st, G. Doble, Bridgwater; 2nd and 3rd, G. Harris, Monmouth. Bantams 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I'. il:Phelps. Ross. Game bantams: 1st, r. Morley, Witney; 2ad, W. T. Hinton, Worcester: 4th, E. J. Stephens, Swindon; c., J. Weaver, Cardiff. Black Spanish, Andalusians, or Minorc i st, Mrs J. Auckland, Llanelly 2nd, S. Meadows, Gloucester; 3rd, Mrs J. Hopkins, Bridgwater; 4th, 6. Meadows, Gloucester. Any variety not before mentioned 1st, Rev W. J. Humberstone, Berkeley; 3rd, C. J. P. Nash, Hereford; 4th, J. R. Barker, Sowerby Bridge. Selling class, any variety, single or pairs: 1st, J. Bloodworth, Cheltenham; 3rd, Miss Mary Goold, Littledean; 4th, H. H.Thompson, Cinderford. Pi&aoNS.—Jacobins ist and 3rd, Messrs E. A. and A. L. Guold, Newuham; 2nd. G. Prentice, Charlton Kings; th, Messrs E. A. and A. L. Goold. Fantaiis 1st, J. Glasgow, Hereford 2nd and 3rd. Messrs E. A. and A. L. G old; 4th, D. Willis, Builth. Turbita: Lst, J. Tanner, Shrivennam 2nd, G. Penrice, Cheltenham 3rd and 4th, J. Weaver, Cardiff. Magpies 1st, Messrs. A. E. and A. L. Gould 2nd, J. Taimer, Shrivenham. Dragoons: 1st, F. S. Dean, Swindon 2nd, F. G. Horner, Keynsham; 3rd, T. Patterson. Swindon 4th, F. S. Dean, Swindon. Antweros 1st, R. Wildblood, Shrewsbury 2nd, G. Haslett, Bexley; 3rd, T. and W. H. Cheeseman. Watford 4th, W. Harvey, Sheffield. Any other variety 1st, F. G. Horner, Keynsham 2nd, E. Gibbs, Merthyr Tydfil; 3rd, T. G. Horner; 4th, F. Nutt, Southampton. Selling Class; lst, J. Edge, Birmingham; 2nd, J. Pole. Taunton 3rd, T. and VV. H. Cheeseman, Watford; 4th, T. Wilkins, Swindon. RABBITS.- -lst, Miss Smith, Cinderford; 3rd, E. Mount- joy, Cinderford. CATS.nd, E, Teague, Cinderford; 4th, J. D. Bond, Cinderford.

MRS. WELDON IN COURT AGAfN. In the Queen's Bench Division on Wednesday (before Mr. Justice Hawkins and a common jury) Mrs. Georgina Weldon brought an action against Dr. Semple, of Torrington-square, London, to recover damages for having improperly certified that she was a lunatic. Mrs. Weldon, who appeared in person, alleged that in consequence of defen- dant's conduct she had suffered annoyance and injury, and her income had diminished £ 800 A year. The case had not concluded when the court rose.

THE NISERO CREW. A Daily News telegram from The Hague, dated Tuesday night, says:—A public subscription has been opened in Amsterdam and Rotterdam for the benefit of the families of the unfortunate crew of the Nisero, now held captive in Sumatra. Messrs. Hudig and Blockhuysen are taking a leading part ia the movement.

CRICKET. I GOVERNMENT Fr. OPPOSITION. Like the Lords and Commons'rifle match at Wimble- don, the Government ». Opposition cricket match has become an annual* ent,and on Saturday, for the second time, the Government tried to escape defeat at the hands of the Conservatives The representatives of the Ministry fared better than last year, when the Oppo- sition won, for they succeeded by their tactics when fielding in making the match a drawn one. When the teams met on Saturday morning at the new Prince's Ground at Battersea it would have needed no critic to decide which eleven seemed most conversant with the wickets. The Govern- ment came up with nine men, and were opposed by eleven members, most of whom had been well-known dry bobs at Eton. A Speaker and Deputy-Speaker having been chosen in the form of umpires, a coin was produced and tossed up, coming down adverse to the Government. The weather at noon, when the batting commenced, was most favourable, and no doubt it was owing to this fact that a large number of members, with their wives and f milies, assembled in the beautiful enclosure. Among these were the Marquess and Mar- chioness of Abercorn, Lady Hamilton, Lord Wharncliffe, Col. Lascelles, Hon. H Ashley, and Sir Wilfrid Lawson. Having won the toss the Opposition sent in Viscount Lewisham and Mr. J. Lowther, to the bowling of Mr. Herbert Gladstone and Mr. Howard. Mr. Lowther was not long at the wicket, for having made 3 he was clean bowled by Mr. Howard. Col. Walrond followed, and was dismissed within as many minutes as he made runs, 8 being his score. The Hon. Sidney Herbert, with a great reputation for batting, fared badly, being caught by Mr. Howard for 16. Mr. Round took his place at the wicket, at which time the match looned any- thing but favourable to the Opposition, but with the pertinacity with which an obnoxious Bill in Committee is opposed. Viscount Lewisham and Mr. Round opposad the bowling of the Government until the score ran from 30 up to loO, when Lord Lewisham hit his wicket. The fielding of the Ministerialists was very loose, many of the team trying to stop balls with their feet. It must be said of Mr. Gladstone that he fielded and bowled well throughout the whole game, but the bowling of some of the other members of the team had lots of room for improvement. Mr. Long and Sir F. Milner having been disposed of for 7 and 15 respec- tively, another leather-driving man, Lord George Hamilton, became the partner of Mr. ltound these two were not dividsd until close upon five o'clock, the whole iunings closing for 336. Sir Wm. Hart-Dyke, not out, 14. The Liberals began their uphill innings shortly after, Mr. Grey and the Hon. J. Leigh facing uie bowling of Col. VVaterford and the Hon. S. Herbert, the letter under- hand slows. Scoring rapidly and hitting rather wild, the Government essayed in an hour to make or mur themselves, for it had been arranged that stumps should be drawn at six o'clock. The blocking tactics of Mr. Warton were not fo lowed, but members hit out right and left. herever the ball would go it mattered not as long as runs came. At 9 Mr. Grey was caught for 5, and was followed to the Pavilion by the Hon. G. Leigh, who was dismissed for by a splendid catch made by Mr. Walrond off Mr. Lewisham's bowling. Mr. Causton followed, and blindly swiping at the second ball he received from the Hon. Mr. Herbert lost his middle stump, being the only member who had a duck's egg placed to his credit. Mr. Howard and Mr. Reid the,, seemed to get set at the wickets, and were treely scoring when six o'clock struck, and the match ceased. The following are the individual scores:- OPPOSITION. Viscount Lewisham, h w, b Causton 109 J. W. Lowther, b Howard 3 Colonel alrond, c sub, b Gladstone 8 Hon. Herbert, c Howard, b Gladstone 16 J. Round, c Gladstone, b Grey. 80 H Tollemache, run out 20 W. H. Long, b Grey 7 Sir F. Milner, b Gladstone 15 Lord G. Hamilton, b Grey 4<d Hon. E. Stanhope, b Reid 12 Sir W. Hart-Dyke, not out 14 Extras 10 Total 336 GOVERNMENT. A. Grey, c Long, b Walrond & Hon. G. I.eigh, c Walrond, b Lewisham. 21 lt. T. Iteid, not out 28 H. K. Causton, b Herbert. 0 B. Howard. not out 17 Extras 4 Total 75 To bat: H. J. Gladstone, Hon. R. Bruce, R. Fort, Hoii. F. Lambton, and Sir Henry James. CARDIFF v. THORNBURy,-This match was played at Cardiff on Tuesday. A good wicket had been prepared with much care by Killg, the Cardiff professional. A large attendance of visitors and a beautiful day was com- bined with a good day's cricket. The Thornbury team was a very strong one, including Dr. il. M. GN.ce, W. R. Gilbert, F. L. Coie, Major M']Jori iiel, C. G. ftatcliffe, ani U. II. Mol, ne. Cai-Lii ff did not play its strongest team, J. P. Jones and Pullon both being absent, which waa to be regretted. Cardiff having W..II the toss elected to take first innings, Sir Joseph Spearman and Barlow facing the bowiers. Having only made one sing e the bai onet was caught, and k;4 U. David took his place, but having jn'y made 3 runs he also had to retire. on Morris joining Barlow some good form was shown, bUL when barlow appeared set he was caught by the docto Then five wiokets fell rapidly, putting oil only 13 runs, but on tJalcult and Donovan getting into partnership the bowling was hit all over the field. Calcutt was well caught by Williams, who was fielding substitute, and Watts joining Donovnn another merry innings was commenced, and it was not until Donovan had compiled 32 (hat he put one up to Williams, having brought the total up from 37 to 88. After the usual Interval Thornbury commenced their batiing with Cole and vlli)oiiii(;Il. eLty at first was very steady, but Kobinson clean beat Cole by a beautiful ball. The luncheon interval then Intervened, and on re-start- ing Cuthbertsou took the vacant wicket; but M'DonneU's lite was soon over, being taken in the slips by Robinson. Dr. Grace ou taking his place was loudly applauded, and he and Cuthbertson soon commenced operations, the scoie rising rapidly. and change afterchange being of no effect until the coroner ha to depart, being caught at the wicket off Donovan for 24. Katcliffe did not come up to expectations, being caught In the out field by Morris a grand catch before he liad made .himself at home. The only man after to show any form was Moline, who, by careful and accurate cricket, made 18. Gilbert did not I rouble the 8e rers tnuth ere he had to depart to the pavilion, being caught by Robinson. They all, however, ran up the score to 117. thus beating Cardiff on the lir,t Innings by '9 runs. Cardiff commenced their second innings with Barlow and Watts, but tlie only ones who got into double figures were Barlow, Calcutr, Kobinson. and Donovan, the batting of Harlow for his 50 being above the average. Robinson and Calcutt. also batted welt, their driving being clean and hard. Score :— CARDIFF. First Innings. Second Innings. Sir J. E. L. Spearman, e Champion, b Katcliffe 1 absent 0 T. M. B irlow.c Grace, b Gil- bert 11 c Cole, b Ratcliffe 50 E. U. D ivid, c i hampion, b Riitciiffe 3 lbw, b Gilbert 4 A. W. Morris, c Md Donnell, b Gilbert. 15 c Thurston.b Gil- bert 5 W. Morgan, b Ratcliffe 3 c and b Gilbert 0 T. Robi iisoti, st Cole, b Rat- cliffe 3 not out 23 W. H, Williams, at Cole, b Rittclilfe 1 b Ratcliffe 9 J. I).Evans,cGrace,bRatcliffe 0 b Ratcliffe 6 H. Calcutt, c Sub, b Gilbert. 10 b Katcliffe 21 Donovan, c Sub, b Gilbert. 3i c B,,weii, b Moline 11 H. Watts, not out 9 b Gilbert 0 Extras 0 Extras 7 Total 88 Total 136 TFORNBURT. F. L. Cole, b Robinson 5 Major M, Donnell, c Robinson, h Donovan 0 C. Cuthbertson, b Barlow 43 C. G. Ratcliffe, c Morris, b Donovan 4 Dr. E. M. Grace, c David, b Donovan. G4 W. R. Gilbert, c Robinson, b Williams 3 H. P. Thurston, c David, b Morgan 6 C. H. Moline, c Donovan, b Robinson 18 A G. Bowen, not out. 3 W. Champion, I b w, b Robinson 1 H. Korris, c Spearman, b Donovan 4 Extras 6 Total 117 NJEWPORT CRICKET CIXB.—MARRIED V. SINGLK.—A match was played on the Newport ground between elevens representing the above last Thursday, when the married men. thanks to Jupp's capital Innings, secured a tolerably easy victory. beores-- MARRIED. Beresford, b Clapp 0 Jupp, not out ••••• >6 E.Phillips,b A.Gould 0 A H. Bennington, b Clapp 20 W. H. Box, c and b Clapp 4 J. Butcher, c Phillips, b Clapp 0 J. Williams, c Phillips, b Clapp 4 Mortimer, b Smith 4 F. M'tcheil, 1 b w, b Mitchell 6 H. Ivins, cMitchell, b Clapp 7 H. W. Veall, c Gould, b Taylor 6 Extras 21 Total 148 Single. A. Gould, st Veall, b Beresford 2 C. Leys, b Beresford 0 A, C. Mitchell, c sub, b Williams 15 l1. C app, st Veall. b Beresford 21 G. B. Taylor, b Beresford i. 26 M. Phillips, b Ivins 5 C. J. Jackson, b Ivins 3 F. A. Smith, c Jupp. b Beresford 6 Jo"ùan, not otit 7 L. Torath, b Beresford mi 14 H. Kitlo, b Beresford. 0 Extra. 1 Total 100 GENTLEMEN V. "TAYERS. Play was resumed at Lord's on Wednesday at 11.40, Flowers joining Barlow, who was not out the previous day. Matters went badly with the Players, Peate being the omy one of the remainder who made double figures. Ultimately the Gentlemen were left with 204 to get to win, They commenced badly, the first wicket D«ing down for 1, and the second for 29. Grace and Steel, by some splendid play, brought the score to 166, when Steel was splendidly caught by Hearne at short leg. O'Brien came next, but seven runs later Grace was beaten by a bailer from Flowers. Reed joined the Middlesex gentle- man, and the runs were soon hit off, the match ending in favour of the amateurs by six wickets. Score PLAYERS. First Innings. Second Innings. R. G. Barlow, c Kemp, b Christopherson 43 b Christopherson. 2 W. Bates, b Christopherson. 45 c and b Steel 72 G. Ulyett, c Read, b Grace 94 c Rotherham, b Paravaelni 64 W. Barnes, c Read, b Steel. 24 c Page, b Christo- pherson 11 Shrewsbury, b Christopherson 0 c and b Steel. 7 Flall, b Christopherson 0 b Christopherson. 0 Flowers, b Steel 17 fun out 9 G. G. Hearne, b Christopher- 16 son 11 run out 9 Emmett, c O'Brien, b Steel. 20 c Grace, b Christo- pherson 1 Peate, b 8teel 0 b Page 20 Sherwin, not out 11 not out 1 Extras 11 Extras 13 Total 290 Total.209 GENTLEMEN. First Innings. Second Innings. W. G. Grace, b Barlow 21 b Flowers 89 Lucas, b Peate 26 b Flowers 6 O'Brien, c Flowers, b Barlow 14 not out 21 Steel, b Barlow 12 c Hearne,b Flowers 63 Harris, b Sherwin. b Ulyett. 85 c Bates, b Peate 0 Read, c and b Barnes 67 not out 18 Kemp, c Barlow, b Peate 15 Page, c Hearne, b Peate. 11 Paravicini, not out 16 Christopherson, c Sherwin, b Peate 3 Rotherham, b Peate 5 Extras 21 Extras 18 Total 296 Total 205

GAZETTE INTELLIGENCE. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Robert Gooding and Thomas Wilkins. trading as Gooding and Wilkins at the Pottery and Brick Works, landrindod Cefnllys, Radnorshire, brick, pipe, tile, and pottery makers; T. Wilkins retires. FIRST MEETINGS AND DATES OF PUBLIC EXAMINATION. Evan Hopkins, Penmaen Farm, Mynyddislwvn, Mon- mouthshire, farmer. Public examination July 23, eleven R.m.. Newport Court. Thomas For i, of Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, grocer. First meeting July 18, noon, Official Receiver's Office, Merthyr Tydvil, and public examination July 17, at 10.30 a.m.. Tredegar Court. Henry Albutt, 386, Lodge-road, Birmingham, working jeweller and boot and shoe dealer. Public examination July 31, Birmingham Court. Thomas Francis Jabet, of Wycombe Villa, Anderton- road, 8parkbrook, Birmingham, dranghtaman. Public xamination July 31, Birmingham Court. ADJUDICATION. John Samuel Jones, High-street and Ivy Cottage, IPQutimoriab. Merthyr Tydvil. clothier and outfitter.

TRADE REPORTS. I THE COAL AND IRON TRADES OF SOUTH WALES. In onr steam coal market a great deal of activity sMU continues to be evinc-d, and in a large number of cases stems are 80 well filled with tonnage as to ensure regular working. Shipping has been going on very-briskly, and the total of tb week's operations is a sufficient proof of the satisfactory slate of affairs which is being displayed. Prices continue without much alteration, and from 10s. to lis. per ton may still be considered as being the current quotatinns for colliery-screened coal. There Is not much chane as regards the small coal trade; this article continues to go off satisfactorily. Abetter feeling is perceptible in the fuel trade, and, although prices have not advanced, quotations are firmer. The huuse coal market is slightly easier. The arrivals of pitwood have been about up to the average 18s. per ton still continues to be the marketable value of this article. The Iron ore trade remains in the same condition. The coal clearances give a total of 148,550 tons from Cardiff, and 43.158 tons from Newport. CRIBBWR MAIN COLLIERY. The proprietors of this colliery have just suded in proving the "Lantern" sean of coal under their taking, which is likely to be a source of employment to a large number of men. as well as of profit to the pro- prietors, as the coal is of splendid quality, and well suited for manufacturing purposea. The seam is in one solid block, 4ft. bin., thick, with an excellent rock roof. requiring little or no timber. The company are pushing on rapidly with the heading driven to prove the coal, and fully expect to have the work- ings opened In a few wks. This district has hitherto been som8wht unfortunate in coal getting; but it appears the Cribbwr Main Colliery is situate in a most advantageous position, being within 200 yards of the basin, so that after driving that distance the coal can practically be worked level. The colliery is within a short distance of the Garw Valley, and is served by the Cardiff and Ogmore and Great Western Railways. THE STRIKE AT MAESTEG. The ironworkers have been out on strike since the 26th of June, the date of the termination of the contracts. The men refuse to agree to the reduc- tion of 5 per cent, asked them in consequence of the depression in the iron trade. Up to Tuesday no approach had been made towards effecting a settlement either at Maesteg or Tondu. CARDIFF, Saturday.—Business in the steam coal mar- ket has during the past week continued to assume the same degree of activity as chronicled in our last report. Some shippers are again experiencing a certain degree of pressure such as has not been felt for some little lime pt. The clearances as given at foot are a suffi- cient proof as to the active manner in which shipping operations are being carried on. On the 4th instant the clearances for that day alone reached the very high total of 46,937 tons. Current prices may be considered 11.- being the same as those given in one of our recent issues. Small steam coal contluues to go uff very freely, and merchants in a majority of instances are able to maintain prices recently mentioned—viz., 4s and 4s. 6d. per ton t.o.b. In the fuel market, alt.hough no Improvement cau yet be recorded in prices, a slightly better tone is noticeable, and the demand Is somewhat more active. Pitch Is firmer. The arrivals of plt., ood have fallen considerably short of the qmlnllty which came to port during the immediately preceding period. There is no change, however, to comment upon as regards prices 18s. per ton ex ship ma.) still be cousidered as being the market price of this commodity. The iron ore market is without alteration. Business in our chartering market continues very quiet; a fair amount of transactions have been concluded, but the rates obtained are anything but remunerative. For the coasting and Northern French ports rates are very easy, and employment Is rather scarce, For the Bay ports rates remain unaltered, and the same remark applies to homeward employment from the iron ore ports. The outward Mediterranean rates continue very lOW, neither b the emloyment offering homewards of an encouraging nature. The quarantine which has reoently been imposed does not as yet appear to have had the effect of glvillg freights a tirmer tendency. The coal clearances for the wk give a total of 148.550 tons, as compared with 162,868 tons. The other exports were 1,100 tons of pitch, 6,450 tons of fuel, 200 tons iron, and 4<0 tons of coke. From Bilbao there was received 6,751 tons of iron ore and 457 tons from other sources. The quantity of pitwood reported o have arrived was 5,72ô tons. NEWPORT, Saturday.—Since our last report a greater degree of activity ha been displayed In shlppin than we have had occasion to report recently, a d the clearances of coal show a substantial increase upon the figures lately Kiven. Although prices do not show any material change, a slightly better tone Is perceptible in our steam coal market. In the house coal trade there are not any great s gtis of activity, and, as is usual at this time of the year, but a quiet demand exists. Shipments of iron, &c., have IJeeD more active than they were during the imme- diately preceding week, and give a total of 5,000 tons to the following destinations:—New lork, 3,150 tons; Montreal, 200 tons and Halifax. 1,650 tons. There is 110 favourable chang. to record as regards this branch uf trade, business continuing quiet. The copious rain which We have recently had came In very opportune, otherwise it was feared that at some of the works a partial stop- page would have become necessary. The arrivals of Iron ore have been very small, as compared with the receipts ot the preceding week; this branch of trade still remains in the same condition. The clearances for the week give a total of 43.1t.8 tons, and the shipments coastwise 20,4<:6 tons, as compared with 32,073 tons and 215 tons respectively. There were also desp.tcheda small lot of fuel to Rio de Janeiro, and a small parcel of coke to Bilbao. From Bilbao the. e were received 6,750 tons of iron ore; the quantity ofpltwooc1 received was 1,331 tons. The other imports consisted of one cargo of pota- toes from Jersey, one from Paimbceuf, and one from Rosooff a cargo of beans from MMau., and three cargoes of timber from Frederickstadt, Riga, and Pascagoula respectively. SWANSEA, Saturday.—The arrivals of the week are 58 steamers, representing register tonnage of 19,965 tons. and 50 sailers, 4,612 tons; total, 108 vessels of 4,b77 tons regisier. The clearances record 3 .731 tons of coal and patent fuel. In the Import department about 9.0u0 tons of mineral of various descriptions, all for local consump tion. have been brought in. The shipping operations of the week have been somewhat interfered with owing to the scanty supply of tonnage; but the coming week pro- mises to make up for the slight discrepancy, as several heavy tonnage iteamers are stemmed 10 load. nteam coal contillues lu fair delJ1"nd, and prlOe8 are well sustained. ISmail steam, In syropötby with what is doing at other ports. shows an improvement in price. House coal Is in little demand. The same may be sdd of ant bracite. The underselling movementat a neighbour- IlIg port appeArs to be tellin its own tale; and it is not to be wondered Kt, conid..rif1g the low prices at which this coal Is being put on the market. Pitwood continues In good request at better prices. The freight market shows no signs of improvement although the supply of tonnage is limited low rates are still the order of the day. In the metAl department tin-plates are showing indications of a.dvanœ, but prin- cipally as applying to best, nukes: Referring t. the recent New Graving Dock scheme, it has been arranged that Messrs. young and Christies construct the works on Dlckson's Wharf, and Messrs. Poigndestre i hose at the Prince of Wales Dock. 11. seems a question as to whetber there is room for two new docks or even at present for any additional accommndu.t.IOIl¡; the exlstl n establishments appear to amply provide for present requirements. The Bristol and West of England Hank announce an interim dividend at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for the half-year ending 30th of June last. This as compared with the half-yearly dividends announced by other banks may be cousidered satisfac- tory. The failure of Mr. Hotmail Fisher, coming so soon after the disorganisation of the affairs of the Glamorganshire Bank, lias created little if any surprise. The public examination is looked forward to with a con- siderable degree of curiosity. A new enterprise Is an- nounced, styled the Neath Abhey and D) ffryn Estates Colliery Company (Limited), presumably for working the Dynevor and Duffryn Collieries at Neath Abbey. Amongst the names of the directors we observe those of Mr. John Henry Rowland and Mr. John Newall Moore, so that, with such good local names, no doubt the ob- jects of the enterprise will be attained, SWANSEA EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.—ExportsCoal: Fiance, 12,981 tons; Spain, 754 tons; Italy, 290 tons; Africa. 400 tons; Hourh America. 2,4 tons; Denmark, 650 tons. Horne-Coal: 7,981 tons. Patent fuel: France, 1,650 tons; Italy, 4,425 tons; South America, 180 tons. Imports: phosphate rook. 610 tons; tin-plate bars, 5<.0 tons; salt, 345 tons; calamine, 2.400 tons wheat flour, 294 tons; iron ore, 3.072 tons; pitch, i38 tons; timber, 29 tons I limestone, 40 tons copper ore, 2,572 tons pitwood, 943 tons; arsenic, 220 tons; pig iron, 698 tons ice, 80 tons. THE AMERICAN MARKETS.—The Ironmonger publishes the following cable dispatch, dated New York, July 3:- Business is still very quiet, with prices mostly un- changed. A rather better inquiry is, however, reported just now for tin-plates, and values have improved slightly. The metal market is weaker, tin, spelter, and antimony having each declined during the last few days. Copper and lead are steady. THE METROPOLITAN FREEHOLD LAND COMPANY (LIMITED). This company, which has been formed for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and selling freehold land in and around London and other large cities in England, is now offering its first issue of £150.000 capital, in 30,000 shares of £5 each. According to the prospectus, which appears in another column, the company has contracted to purchase three important and specially eligible freehold estates situated in the suburbs of London. No. 1 Estate, called the Enfield Cottage Estate," Enfield Highway, Middlesex, is about 51 acres in extent. No. 2 Estate, called the Molesey Park Estate," West Molesey, Surrey, b about 70 acres in extent. No. 3 Estate, called the" Laur 1 Bank Estate," In Enfield, is little over 7t acres in extent. The properties have been inspected by Mr. Horace Gundry, F.R.I.B.A., District Surveyor for Paddington. and by Mr. T. M. Ellis, of No. 47, Old Broad-street, surveyor, who have certified the present value of the properties to be at the rate of from JE500 to j6600 per acre. NEW LOCAL COMPANIES. (From Saturday's Investor's Guardzan.) TKKALAW PUBLIC-HALL COMPANY (LIMITED).—At Trealaw. parish of Ystrauyfodwg, in the County of Glamorgan, this company proposes to erect a public hall. It was registered on the 28th nit., with a capital of £2,000. in 21 shares. The subscribers are :—G. Williams, J.P., Miskin Manor, Glamorgan, 10 shares; D. W. Davies. Tonypandy, near Pontypridd, draper, 10: E. Lewis, Trealaw, near Pontypridd. draper, 10; J. Williams, Trealaw, near Pontypridd, agent, 10; J. Caller, Tonypandy, near Pontypridd, butcher, 5; E. Davi» s, Tonypandy, near Pontypridd, moulder, 10. The directors are to be six in number. Qualification, five shares. The subscribers are to act ad interim. FFORCHNEOL MKHTHYR COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED). —This company proposes to trade as colliery and pottery works proprietors, and coke and brick and tile manufac- turers,and for such purposes will carry outan unregistered agreement of the 19t.h ult. entered into with Mr. Frede- rick Render. It was registered on the 26th ult., with a capital of £50,000 in J61 shares, with the following as first subscribers Edward T. Hollins, 32, Chapter-street, Westminster, S.W., accountant, 1 share; Thomas F. Wood. 57, Tachbrook-street, Pimlico, S.W., 1; George E. Hooke. 3, Crown-court, Threadneedle-street, E.C., share dealer, 1; William Walmesley, Whetstone, Middlesex, contractor. 1; Robert O. Sharland, 67, Woodland-street, S., accountant, 1; George Levick, C.E., Palace Cham- bers, Westminster, 1; and John H. Wyatt, 108, Bishop- gate-street, E.C., share dealer, 1. The number of directors is not to be less than three nor more than seven the subscribers are to appoint the first and are to act ad interim. Qualification, 250 shares; remuneration, £250 p6r annum. ABRRGAVKNXY FINANCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED).— Registered on the 28th ult., with a capital of JElOfhares, to transact every description of banking, ex- change, commercial, and financial business. The sub- scribers areJ. O. Marsh, Abergavenny, merchant, 10 shares W. Williams, Abergavenny, colliery proprietor, 10; T. Tucker. Abergavenny, corn merchant, 10; J. G. Thomas, Abergavenny, builder, 10; N. Davis, Aberga- venny, provision merchant, 10; G. Pritchard, corn mer- chant, 10; andT. H.Tomkins, Abergavenny, accountant, 5. The number of directors is not to be less than three, nor more than seven the subscribers are to appoint the first; qualification, shares of the nominal value of £ 100; the company in general meeting will determine remu- neration. ■ ■ —

THE SUICIDE OF A SUPPOSED (JOUNT IN DUBLIN. An inquest was held in Dublin on Wednesday concerning the death of the person calling himself Count William Tottka.. Evidence was given of his strong attachment to his landlady's daughter, a handsome young girl named Inglis, who stated she accused Tottka of telling untruths about having sent her photograph to his brother in Berlin. He accused Tottka of telling untruths about having sent her photograph to his brother in Berlin. He caught her by the shoulder and, taking a revolver from his valise, fired. The bullet tore her dress, and she fled. In her flight she heard the shot which killed himself. The deceased had plenty of money, but the police had failed to discover anything of his antecedents.—The Coroner believed the de- ceased was an adventurer who had laid a trap for Miss Inglis, and. failing in his intentions, took his own life.—A verdict was returned of "Suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity."

THE WEEK'S MARKETS. I CORN. LUDLOW, Monday.—A very limited 'attendance to-day, and little business done. All kinds of grain dull. Annexed are the prices: -English wheat per bushel of 731 bs., white, 5s 6d to 6s: red, 5s Id to 6s 9d. Barley, 28s to 36s per qr, Beans, 34s to 36s per qr. Oats, 27s to 288 per qr' Flour per sack of five bushels, or 2801bs., best, 35s; seconds, 31s 8d. NEWPORT, Wednesday. There was a fair attendance of dealers, but few farmers. Wheat was slow at late rates. There was more inquiry for fee-ling stuffs, barley for grinding remaining scarce, More beans on offer. CATTLE. COWBRIDOE, Tuesday.—The market to-day was well sup- plied with stock, but met with a very slow sale, and prices were unaltered from last week's quotations. Fat cattle sold at from 8d to Sid per lb.; cows and ealves, X15 to iJ19 fat calres, 9d to 9Jd per lb,; fat sheep. 8J-d to 9d per lb- and lamb, lOd to 10jd per lb.; store lambs, 28s to 33s. A lot of sheep remained unsold. NEWPORT, Wednesday.-The demand was not equal to the small supply, and the low rates failed to tempt buyers. Fat stock was good in quality, and pigs were plentiful. Quo- tations were as follow —Beef, 8d to 8bd per lb.; veal, SId to 9d per lb. mutton, 8id to 9d per lb. pigs, 10s 6d to 10s 9d per score, There were some Irish horses in the market, which sold at from X16 to X18 each. Mr. Parry sold a quan- tit of Herefordshire cider, at from Hd to 6d per gallon. LONDON, Thursday.-The following are to day's arrivals: -Beasts, 340: foreign, 3: sheep and lambs, 5,600; calves, 80. Prices:—Beasts dull at 4s to 5s 6d per SIbs.; sheep quiet at 5s 2d to 6s lambs, 6s 4d to 7s 8d calves neglected at 4s 8d to 5s 4d and pigs, 3s 6d to 4s 4d per 81bs. DUBLIN, Thursday.—To-day s arrivals were rather smaller, and trade generally improved. Beef, 62s 6d to 77s 6d per cwt. Mutton, 8Jd per lb.; lambs from 26s to 46s each. Veal lower. Pigs, on the whole, a had market. MEAT. LONDON, Thursday.—There was a fair supply on offer to-day and a dull trade. The following are the quotations Beef. 3s to 5s per Sibs.; veal, 4s 4d to 5s 4d: mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 8d lamb, 5s 8d to 6s 4d; and pork, 3s to 4s per 81be by the carcase. PROVISIONS. MONMOUTH, Saturday.—The market was an average one to-day. The following are the quotations:—Dressed poultry: Ducks, 58 6d to 7s per couple chickens, 3s 6d to (s 6a per couple; young fowls, 4s 6d to 6s per couple. Live poultry: Chickens, 4s to 6s per couple; ducks, 4s to 6s per couple. Butter, Is Id to Is 3d per lb. Hen eggs, Id eacb, Fruit: Raspberries, 6d per quart; strawberries, 6d per quart; cherries, 6d to 8d per I b. black and red currants, 6d per lb. wimberries, 6d to 7d per quart gooseberries, 4d per quart. Vegetables: Pesw, 8d per qr; broad beuns, 6d per gallon: new potatoes, lOd to Is per qr.; marrows, lid to 2d each; new carrots. Id per bunch; cooking onions, Id per bunch; broccoli plants, Is per 100; savoy ditto, 1011 per cwt: cucumbers, 4d to 9d each; mushrooms. 4d to 6d per dish. Butchers' meat (prime joints only quoted)Beef, 8d to 10d per lb.; veal, 8d to lOd per lb. Mutton, 9d to lOd per lb.; lamb, lOd per lb. BUTTEH. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.-There was a good supply of butter in the market to-day, which sold firmly at last market prices, viz., from llid to Hid per lb. New cheese, 20s per cwt. OOKK, Thursday.—Ordinary; Firsts, 90s; seconds. 82s; thirds, 73s; fourtiis, 66s; fifths, 45s. Salt kegs: Firsts, 90s; seconds. 82s thirds, 69s; fifths, 45s. Mild cured firkins: Superfine, 103s fine mild, 92s; mild, 84s. Firkins in market. 2,016; kegs, 4; mild. 161. RAY ANU STRAW. LONDON, Thursday.-A moderate supply on offer, and trade quiet, and prices dearer for straw, Quotationss :-Prime clover, 80s to 115s inferior ditto, 60s to 80s; prime meadow hay, 70s to 96s; inferior ditto, 50s to 70s: straw. 30s to 39s per load. HOPS. WORCESTER, Saturday.—(From Messrs. Piercy, Longbot- tom, and Faram's Report.)-The recent rains, although they appear to huve fresheued the hop bine, and given it re- newed igour, seems also to have increased the vermin, so that, generally, the prospects are not so good as they were las week, exceptiug where washing has gone on, and even in some of these gardens the hops are attacked with fly. Although the state is so critical, there is not a large amount of business doing, because holders ask more money than buyers are prepared to give. HIDES AND SKINS. BRISTOL, Saturday.—Hides: 931bs and upwards, 4td to Od; 831bs to 921 bs, 4id to Od 731be to 821bs, 4ie! to Hd; 631bs to 721bs, 4d to 4id; 541bs to 621bs, 4d to Od; 53lbs and under, 4id to Od: cows, 631bs and above, 3id to Od: light, 3N to Oil: bulls, 31d to Od heavy cuts, ald to Od light and irre- gular, 3|d to Od. Calf skins: 171bs and upwards, 6d to Od; 121bs to 161bs, 7id to Od; 91bsto libs, 7id to 0d; under 91bs. 6}d to 0d cut and irregular, 4jd to Od chance, Od per lb. Horse hides, lis 3d to 19s 9d; 1st kips, 3jd to Od; 2nd ditto, 3d to Od. Fat: Mutton, 3d; beef, 2|d; rough, lid. Pelts, O, 9d B. Is 6d A. 2s 7d. Lambs, 0. 2s 3id; B. 3s Od A. 3s lOd. Forward prices to Thursday:-Pelts. C. 9d; B. Is 6id: A 2s 8d Lambs. C. 2s 4d B. 3s OLI. A. 3s lOd. Fat. lid, 2 £ d. 3d. METALS. LONDON. Thursday. Copper, ze54 to £54 7s 6d. Tin, X82 12s 6d to .£83 5s. Pig iron, 41s 3Jd. Lead, English, X10 12s 6d to XII Spanish, jelo 2s 6d. Spelter, X14 5s to £ 14 10s.

QUOIT MATCH BKTWKEN CARDIFF AND BRIDGEND. On Saturday afternoon, at the Cardiff Arms Park, these clubs met for the first time this year to engage In a friendly match at quoits. The weather was delight- fully fine, but, notwithstanding this, the attendance of spectators was very small. Some excellent play was shown both by the home club and by the visitors; but from a very early point. in the game it was evident to everyone present that Bridgend would stand kttt a poor chance of success. The difference in the style of play, no doubt, in some degree militated against the visitors, as they invariably threw their two quoits in ,-uccession, whereas the rule of the Cardiff Club was for the two players to throw alternate quoits. In addition to this, two or three of the best players in the Bridgend Club were unable to be present. Out of the ten players o the visitors' team only three succeeded in defeating their opponents. Mr. J. Lotimer captained the visitors' team, and Mr. J. S. Thomas the home team. At the conclu- sion of the game the visitors were entertaiued to dinner at the Grea' Western Hotel, where about 40 persons sat down. The following were the scores :— BRIDGEND. CARDIFF. T. C. Forrester 11 J. Davis 21 E. Jenkins 14 S. Griffin 21 J.Latimer 5 J. Boyes 21 J. Dixon 21 J. M-Quaker 8 Patterson 21 J. BIOWII 20 W. Gibson 14 J. S. Thomas 21 H. Leach 21 R. Wilson 3 F. A. Abbott 4 S. Balfour 21 G. S. Cameron 18 H. J. Simpson. l J. Lane. 10 J. Brown 21 Total .139 Total 178

írtJ)5, ittaiTtage*, Dtatf)e;. BIRTHS. JOHN.—On the 8th inst., at 109, Co <bridge-road, Canton, Cardiff, the wife of D. W. John, engineer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. RA AFNHILL—HOOPER.—On the 7th inst., at the Parish Church, Peoartb, by the Rev. Charles Brown. B.A., Walter John H. Ravenhill, of Bristol, to Emmeline Augusta, second daughter of Mr. Edwin Hooper, deputy-dockmaster of Penarth Dock. VINCENT—ELLIOTT.—On the 3rd inst., at St. Michael's Church, Chester-square, Pimlico, London, by the Rev. J. Mann, Walter Ovid Vincent, to Clara Frances Elliott, eldest daughter of the late Edward Elliott, of Colchester Villa, Roath, Cardiff. WALKER—THURSTON.—On June 28, by special licence, at St. Mary's Church, Swansea, Thomas Charles Walker, solicitor, Swansea, only son of Thomas Walker, Esq., of Malton, Yorkshire, to Rose Thurston, daughter of the late Thomas Thurston, of Birmingham. DEATHS. B"m&Gic.-On the 5th inst., at 60, Longcross-street, Cardiff, Alfred Ernest Thompson. son of Joseph Bromage, aged seven years; deeply regretted. BUCKLEY.-on the 7th inst., at Penyfai, Llanelly, Elizabeth, widow of he late James Buckley,1 Esq., J.P., of Penyfai and C as tell Gorfod, in her 72nd year. Ev ANs.-On the 4th inst., at his residence, 14, Edward-street, Cardiff, John Evans, aged 76 years. GILL.-On the 4th inst., at the Ileathcock Hotel, Llandaff, Robert Gill, late of the City of York, aged 62 years; deeply regretted. HOPKINS.—On the 9th inst., at 19, The Walk, Cardiff, David Hopkins, after a long illness, aged 49 years. MORDECI A.—On the 4th lnst., at the resilience of her parents, Margaret, the beloved daughter of Abraham and Ann Mordecia, of Eirlroper, near Maindy. IN MARBLE, GRANITE, AND STONE. Tombs, Headstones, Crosses, 4c. lairge book of designs with prices free.—E. G. BBOWNE AND CO., BculpLors and Monumental Masons,—Offices and Hhowrooms, 7, St. AUOVSTINK'S-PARADB, near DRAWBIDGK, BRISTOL, fd

B E, A UT Yi In all ages and in every country the Hair has been regarded as one of the most essential cha- racteristics of beauty; To em- bellish, improve, and preserve it has ever been the object of all who entertain any regard for their personal appearance. jyjm 8. A. ALLEN'S w ORLD'S HAIR RHBTOHES Never fails to restore gray hair to iti youthful celour; It acts directly upon the roots of the hair, invigora- ting them, cleanses the scalp, remaving Dandruff, rendering the hair sott, silky, and glossy, and dis- posing it to remain in any desired position. It is a real Hair Restorer and Hair Dressing combined in one bottle. It is per- fectly harmless, and has hosts of admirers, male and iemale, young and old. The consumer has the benefit of 40 years' expe, rience that it is the best. It ONJ: BeTTLE DTID IT." That is the expression ef many who have had their gray hail1 restored to its natural colour, and their bilid spot covered with hair, after using one bottle of MM. 8. A. HR.IN'G WOIUJ)" HAIR RESTORER. It is not a dye. BGLJ) NY CHMUTS AND PXAFUJDXXS. BRIDAL JJOUQUET JJT-OOM BHAOTIFIB8 TUB OOMPLRXION, EXQUISITE BEAUTY To the FAOG, NBCK, ARMS, and KAND& SUPERIOR TO POWDERS) It is utterly impossible to detect in the Beauty it confers any arti- ficial character. BRIDAL BOUQITET BLOOM is a most ag.eeable, refreshing, cooling, and beautifying Balm to the 8kin. A single application, requiring but a moment ef time, imparts to the face, neck. arms, and hands a delicate softness and marble purity, with the tint and fragrance of the lily tid the rose. It removes Tin, Freckles, Sunburn, and all roughness and blemishes. PRICK 3s. 6d. PJ:1\ BOTTLK, SOLD BT CBKMISTS AND PjgltFUMTRI. Manufactories i 114 and 116, Southampton -row, London; rarls; New lork. ■. '■ ■ Vr ———-——'

1I5Utt!l$ 2bbrts<. -I LISTEN TO YOUR W. The Manchester Guardian, June 9, 1883, says "At one of the windows looking on the wood- land ways, with clumps of rhododendrons and great masses of May blossoms, there was an in- teresting group. It included one who had been a cotton spinner, but was now so paralysed that he could only bear to lie in a reclining position." This refers to my case at the Home for In- curables. I was first attacked twelve years ago with Locomotor Ataxy (a paralytic disease of nerve fibre rarely ever cured), and was for several years barely able to get about, and for the last five years not able to attend to my business as cotton agent, although many things have been done for me, the last experiment being nerve stretching, two years ago. I was voted into the Home for Incurables, Mauldeth Hall, Heaton Mersey, near Manchester, in May, 1882, a home that ought to be more widely known, where poor afflicted ones have every suitable comfort and attention. I am no advocate for anything in the shape of patent medicine, and made many objections to my dear wife's constant urging to try Hop Bitters, but finally, to pacify her, consented. I had not quite finished the first bottle when I felt a change come over me. This was on Saturday, November 3rd. On the Sunday morning in dressing I felt so strong on my legs, I said to my bedroom companions, I was sure I could walk;" so started across the floor and back. I hardly knew how to contain myself. I was all over the house. After finishing the first bottle I had four days to wait for the second, and by the time it came I had fallen back considerably. Two days after 1 began to take the second my walking came back, and now, as the Home are finding the Bitters for me, I am gaining strength each day, and can walk quite safe with- out stick or any other support. I am now at my own house, and hope soon to be able to earn my own living again. I have been a. member of the Manchester Royal Exchange for nearly thirty years, and was most heartily congratulated on going into the room on Thursday last. Very gratefully yours, JOHN BLACKBSRN, 59, Teneriffe-street, Higher Broughton, Manchester, Dec. 24,1883. To Hop Bitters Company, London. P.S.-You will gather much respecting my case from enclosed card. [Copy of Card.} 8EC"ND APPLICATION. NORTHERN COUNTIES HOSPITAL FOR INCUKABLKs. MAY ELECTION, 1882. Your Votes and Interest are respectfully solicited on behalf of JOHN BLACKBURN, Aged 47 years, who for 11 years has been afflicted with Locomotor Ataxy, and for the last three years quite un- able to a, tend to business. This case is recommended by BKNJ. ARMITAGE, Esq., M.P. The Rev. U. E. STEWART, Rector of St. James', Higher Broughtou. JOHN LOWCOCK, E-q., J.P. Mr. JOHN RKY WOOD, Publisher, &c., Manchester. Mrs. WILLIAM MATHER, Park Lea, Higher Bioughton. Mrs. WINSKR, Woodland-terrace, Higher Broughton. HENRY SIMPSON, Esq., M.D., Loud., Physician to the Mnneht-ster Royal Infirmary. JAMES Ross, Esq., M.D., M.R.C.P., Assistant Physician to lhe lioyal Infirmary. ALEX. HODQKINSON, Esq., M.B., 26, King-street, Man- chester. The above testimonial is one from among thousands received. Among the many specifics introduced to the public for the cure of dyspepsia, indigestion, de- rangements of various kinds, and as a general family medicine, none have met with such genuine appreciation as Hop Bitters. Introduced to this country but a comparatively short time since to meet the great demand for a pure, safe, and per- fect family medicine, they have rapidly increased in favour, until they are, without question, the most popular and valuable medicine known. It is famous by reason of its inherent virtues. It does all that is claimed for it. It discharges its curative powers without any of the evil eftect-i of other bitters or medicine,being perfectly safe and harm- less for the most frail woman, smallest child, and weakest invalid to use. Few are the homes, indeed, where the great dis- covery has not already been hailed as a deliverer and welcomed as a friend. It do-s what others affect to do. Composed of simple materials, it is a marvel of delicate and successful combination. Nothing is wanting. Every ingredient goes straight to the mark at which it is aimed, and never fails, Pleasant to the palate, agreeable to the stomach, and thoroughly effective as a cure, it has won for itself the confidence of all. Hop Bitters are used in Six of the Large London Hospitals and similar Institutions throughout the world, and are the Purest and Medicine ever Made. 7502c

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. To Bis. «» eto Jtv To t>,e HSR MAJESTY, PRINCE OF WALKS, BvSpecial Warrant, By Special \V*irant dated Dec. 27, 1865. dated Feb. 10,1866. DAY, SON, AND HBWITT, Inventors and only Proprietorsof the ORIGINAL" STOCK-BREEDERS' MEDICINE CHEST, For all DISORDERS IN HORSES, CATTLE, CALY ES, l.uiczp,and LAMBS. This matchless Chest contains ail that a Farmer can require to keep his St. ok free from Disease, and in fine healthy condition, viz. The matchless "CHEMICAL EXTRACT" prevents Paining and Heaving in Bad Lambing, Cures Swollen and Broken Udders in Ewes and Oows. and all Gan- grenous Wounds, Cuts, and Sores in all Animals. The highly-famed "GASEOUS FLUID" stops In- ternal Pain, Colic, Scour, or Diarrhoea, Debility, Colds, Shivering Ifits, and Great Exhaustion in Horses, Oxen, Calves, Sheep, and Lambs, imparting rare Strength, Vigour, and Appetite. Vigour, and Appetite. The all-searching Red Drench," the almost marvel- lous Cleansing Drench, is of immense value in checking all Feverish Symptoms after Calving and ambing, rendering the Milk of the Cow and the Ewe copious, pure.and wholesome for their offspring; and for lihills. Fevers, Yellows, and Red Water the Red Drench is un- matched. The BRONCHOLINR," for Hoose and Husk in young Cattle and Sheep, and the Red Paste Ball or Red Condition Powders, for conditioning Horses, and a few other things, with Guide to Farrierv, form the Chest. Price £ 2 16s. 6d. [7.90c DAY, SON, AND HEWITT, 22, DORSET-STREET, BAKER-STREET, LONDON. W. 30 AND 31, WORKING-STREET, C A R D I FF,. S. ANDREWS, having DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP with Mr. J. 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Since its introduction into Great Britain its effect has been "Magical" in apparently hopeless cases, as thousands who nave been discharged as incurable from London and other Hospitals gratefully testify. Read! One Box did more 'goo, i than £100 spent on other remedies.— W. Culley, Penrhyn.—Direct from CHAS. MAGGS, 33, Oxford- street, Swansea, for 9,14, or 33 stamps. From Chemists through Barclay and Sons, Wholesale Agents, Farringdon-street, London. Try it. M PAINE, BILL POSTER, DISTRI- BUTOR, Ac., 23, CARDIFF-STREET, ABERDARE (Late Tem- perance Hotel), T „ Beci to inform the Public generally that he RENTS some of the LARGEST BILL POSTING STATIONS in South Wales, and is ready to receive Orders fer POStlllg, Le., in Aberdare, Aberaman, Hirwain, and all outlying Districts. N.B.-Tobacce, Cigars, and Refreshments may be had at any time at the above Premises, and good Accommo- dation for Travellers. Jtc. 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OPEN SOCIABLE, without a Head 90gs. 30gs. PARK PHAETON, suitable for a Lady. 65gs. 30gs. PARISIAN PHAETON 35gs. 16gs. FOUR-WHEEL DOG CART PHAETON 45gs. 25gs. Gold Medal Awarded at the International Exhibition, 1884. 73i8c D UNKLEY'S BASSINETTES. D UNKLEY'S PERAMBUCOTS. DUNKLEY'S PATENT WIRE BABY JLJ" CARRIAGES. AGENTS' PRICE LIST ONE STAMP. DUNKLEY, PATENTEE, BIRMINGHAM. 56412 EST OF ENGLAND AND SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND AND SOUTH WALES HORTICULTURAL WORKS, MILK-STREET, BRISTOL. J. CRISPIN AND SONS, HORTICULTURAL BUILDERS AND HOT WATER ENGINEERS. ESTIMATES and PLANS free, for the Erection of any description of Horticultural Buildings; also for Heating the same or any otht-r Buildings 011 the most improved plans by Hot Water. 56988 GLAZED MANILLA CARTRIDGE ABELS IN GREAT BEMAND. These Labels are ctnsiderably Cheaper than Cloth •nes, are well finished, possess the merit of being easy to write upon, and being made from Vegetable FiWre specially fer Labels, can be recommended as a tough article that will stancianaverACcainsunt of damp. IDANIEI, OWEN AND CO. (LIMITED), STEAM PRINTING WftRKS, CARDIFF, MAKERS OF LUGGAGE LABELS, DIRECTION LABELS, SAMPLE LABELS, CLOTH LABELS, PARCHMENT LABELS, Labels of all kinds, to Pattern or Order, Printed or Plain, at the above Works. 21689 13 AHLIAAIENTARY PLANS. p A'R,LTANIENTARY FLANS. JJANIEL OWEN AND QOMPANY (LIMITED), WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS, c A R D I r 14, Are Prepared to EXECUTE PARLIAMENTARY ANB OTHER PLANS with Accuracy and Despatch. ILS090 RI^HE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.— _L THOMPSON'S BURDOCK PILLS purify the foulest blood, and relieve every Disease of Stomach L'' *er, and Kidneys. Pure bleed gives health. Thousands have been cured by these wonderful Pills whose diseases could not be reached by any other medicine. For rheumatics, lumbago, piles, gravel, pains in the back, scurvy, bad legs, wounds, or white swellings, scrofula or king's evil, cancers, pimples and blotches on the face and body, swelled feet or legs, erysipelas, jaundice, dropsy, and levers of all kinds. In boxes at Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. each. Sold by all Chemists, or from the Burdoek Pill Manufactory, 44, Oxford street, Swansea. :640Øc RELIEF FACM CO*GK IN TEN MINFTES. tj AY MAN'S BALSAM OF HORE- UOUND, the most certain aud speedy remedy for Asthma,CuMsumpt ion, Broncliitii,Coughs, I iifiuejiza, difficult Breathing, Spitting of Blood, Whooping *.ugh, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Ac. It gives instan- taneous relief and rapidly effects a cure. IT HAS A MOST PLEASANT TASTE. Testimonials are unnecessary, as there is scarcely a family in South Wales which hasnot proved its efticaey. IN THE NURSERY It is invaluable, as ehildren are fond of it and take it eagerly. Immediately it is taken coughing ceases, rest- lessness is gone, and refreshing sleop ensues. No lady who has once tried it would ever afterwards be with- out it. Prepared only by A. H A Y M A N, CHEMIST, NEATH, And Sold by all Chemists.—Price Is. lttl. and. 2s. 941, per Bottle. COCKLE'S ANTLBILIOUS PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY. OCKLE'S ANTLBILIOUS PILLS, FOR LITER. OCKLE'S ANTLBILIOUS PILLS, FOR BILE. € COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, J FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, J FOR HEARTBURN. CCOCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, J 32941 FOR SICK HEADACHES ISEASES OF THE HAIR AND SCALP. iOJ.LP. Mr. HADBINOTE CHUBB (of the Hospital St. Louis, Paris), may be consulted personally, or by letter, at his residence, 26, New Cavendish-street, Lon- don, W., between the hours of 18 and 12 a.m., and 2, and 4 p.m. daily. Premature Baldness, greyness, 4.:0, specially treated. B it () u Is INJEOTION HYGIENIC, INFALTTBLE, and PRESEIRTATITE. Cures promptly, without additional iiieans, all recent or chronic discharges of the urinary organs. Price 4s. fid. per battle. Sold in Paris by J. FerrO(.successorto Brou), Pharmacieu, 102. Rue Richelieu; in London by WILCOX and CO., 239, Oxford-street, W., who will forward it, free by Parcels post, to any part of the United Li ng- dom 011 receipt of P.O.O. Also bv all Chemists. 7494c NEWPORT, (MON.) Establ shed 1S70. J. D. It E E S, BILL POSTER AND ADVERTISING ASENT, KENTS all the PRINCIPAL IPOSTINO STATIONS in town and neighbourhood. Two good Bill Posters, and Kcrse and Trap kept. Address—33, LLANARTH-STREET. KERNICK'S 11 GET ABLE PILLS.— If you suffer from Headaches, Bilious Ccji- piaints. Indigestion, Costiveness, Rheumatism, or Tic- Doloreux, try KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS. They are easy to swallow, being very small; require no confinement indoors, strengthen the system, and have been tried by thousands, who pronounce them to be the best Medicine in the World. Testimonial from J. Balbirnie, Esq., M.A., M.D., Lecturer on "Physiology," author of "A Treatise on the Turkish Bath," 4.:c. I have examined the Pills known as Kernick's Vegetable Pills.' I certify their composition to be purely Vegetable I have also tried their effect, and consider them one of the best Aperient Pills for Consti- pated Habits that I know of. (Signed) JOHN BALBIRNIJC, M.A., M.D." Thousands ef other testimonials equally gratifying might be published. KERNICK'S PILLS give energy to the system, need no special rules with regard to diet, and are universally declared to be the best medicine of the kind ever discovered. Sold in Boxes at 2s. 9d., Is. l £ d., and 7141. each, by most respectable Chemists and Druggists in England and the Colonies, with direc- tions for restoring and preserving health. 7 KERNICK'S VEGETABLE WORM LOZENGES.—These Lozenges are the most efficacious remedy ever introduced for WORMS. Being innocent in their character, they may be taken by children of all degrees and conditions with perfect safety. They are most useful for children of delicate stomachs and pale com- plexion, as they strengthen the system by giving an appetite. If Mothers only knew the value of these Lozenges, no family would be without a Box. Sold by most respectable Chemists, in 7Jd. and Is. 114. Boxes. The above celebrated Medicines are sold Wholesale by any London or Provincial Wholesale house, or direct of the Sole Proprietors, KERNICK and 80N, Cardiff. JglADE'S GOUT E AND JJHEUMATIC pILLS. The SAFEST and MOST EFFECTUAL CURE For GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, LUMBAGO, and all PAINS in the HEAD, FACE, and LIMBS. Those who are enduring the agony of Gout, or the lesser torture of Rheumatism, will bail with a feeling of joy any remedy which promi es to afford even the slightest relief. We gladly, therefore, give prominence to the GOUT and RH EtfMATIC PILL, introduced to suffering humanity by Mr. Bade, the well-known Chemist, and prepared from the formula of one of the most eminent physicians of the day. It is claimed that no alteration of the diet is required, nor is confinement to the house by any means necessary. It would appear, then, that a medicine so easily taken, and so efficacious, requires only to be widely known to meet with that recognition it deserves. Civil Service Gazette. Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles. lB. ltd. and 2s. 9d. GEORGE EADE, 72, GOSWELL-ROAD, LONDON. 7334c HAVE IT IN YUUR HOUSES, jLl and follow the advice of the eminent Doctors Prout, Stevens, Morgan. Turley, Dowsing, Gibbon, Sparks, ke., who have borne unqualified testimony to the value of „ T AM PLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE. JLJ It gives instant relief in headache, sea or bilious sickness, constipation, heartburn, scarlet and other fevers, smallpox, measles, eruptive and skin complaints. It is the Cure for Cholera. Use no substitute. li. LA.M PLOUGH. 113, Holborn, Londun. 7652c ANIEL OWEN AND O >S ABC RAILWAY TIME TABLES, the only one pub- lished in Wales, price id. 2s. per annum free by post* Bt. Mary-street, Cardiff. I um-X!bbrtç¡t5. WEAK HAIR! DANDRUFF!! BALDNESS Bibuinrs's is the most powerful of all Hair Prod^ It is not only the best for the pioduction of Wl1'9*^ Moustachios, ic., and for the Cure of Bah mess# best thing that anyone can use as a beautitierof human hair. lhe Comosagine cures baldness it give, beautiful gloss it restores greyness removes n"* jja veterate uandruff; it allays irritation, and 0( head cool and clean it restores the hair after y*7j0il baldness. I challenge it against any known propa** for the produc ion of hair. nf Sold by most Chemists, in Is. and 2s. Bottles, or 1 direct by return of post for 25 Stamps from J. H. BIBBINGS, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEN(IOTI. NEWTON ABBOT. London Messrs. Barclay and Sons, 95, street, E.- Messrs. W. Edwards and Son, Victoria-street, E.C. A PHYSICIAN'S GIFT. A TREATISE ON NERVOUS DKBIlXrJ Sufferers from this class of disease rience more or less of the following syinpW,111^ Want of Energy, Nervousness, Blu'hi"^ READ Want of Confidence, Avoidance of tion, Desire for Solitude, Inability to ti* A THIS. Attention, Depression of t-'pirits, Ij03,leei Memory, Power of Thought fciaC' Trembiing of the Hand", Pains in the UnrefreshingSlejep, Specks before the Eye8' A BOOK ON THE SUBJECT FREE TWO STkgf& Address Secretary, 7, Tavistoek-street, Badfox.d.squAO' i London. 75- NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL DEBILllJ &RATIS.-Sent by Post to all parts of the World on ceipt of Two Stamps to prepay postage. 244 Page!" J THE BOOK OF SPECIAL RhMKDlESl EXTRAORDINARY CURES HAVE BEEN when all other Medicines and Electricity have failed' Debility and Derangements of the Nervous 8>"3t^uj Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation of Heart, Impaired Sight and Memory, Indigest on, of Energy, Pains in the Back, Dizziness, Muscular laxation, Loss of Sleep, Loss of Flesh Weakness, Plmp'J aii'i Loss of Nerve Power. The name of the Medi< £ given in English which was used in each case. SPECIAL MEDIClNEo that were used by Dr. Smith over THIRTY YEARS are now Patented. FULL I bTRUCTIONS are given with each Medicine to en**g the Invalid to select the Medicine and CURS without consulting a Medical Man. Sent direct from the Laboratory. H. SMITH and CO., 26, SOUTH AMPTON-ROV* LONDON. W.C. 760W WIIEN YOU ASl U,Jt FOR R E C K I T T S AS USED IN THE PARIS LAUNDRY b L U JGI THE PRINCE OF WALES. AS BAB QUALITIES ARE OFTEN SVBSTITVT]ljo FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFJI. QLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER AND For cleansing and clearing the blood from all imP1^ ties, cannot be tjj« highly recommended. il For Scrofula, Scurvy, Skin Diseases, and Sores*' kinds, it is a never-failing and permanent cure. It Cures old Sores. Cures Ulcerated Sores on the Neck, Cuses Ulcerated Sore Legs, Cures Blackheads, oreiniples on the Face, Cures Scurvy Sores, Cures Cancerous Ulcers. Cures Blood and Skin Diseases, Cures Glandular Swellings, Clears the Blood from all Impure Matter From whatever caust arising. As this Mixture is pleasant to the taste, and 'If' ranted free from anything injurious to the "I delicate constitution of either sex, the solicits sufferers to give it a trial to test its value. Thousands of testimonials from all parts. -jo. North-street, Audenshaw, near Manchester, Jan. 10# It affords me great pleasure to add my testim.J1.r the wonderful effects of your Blood Mixture, which cured me of a very bad ulcerated foot and ankle. I o>, four wounds which prevented me following my °cC"^t tion for four years, during which time I have been live different infirmaries and under fifteen diff^.j. doctors. I was at last induced to try vour Blood yf ure, and after taking three small bottles I was able* go to work, and by the time I had taken nine or bottles I was completely cured. Make whatever use y like of this, for the benefit of other sufferers,-I .a, yours respectfully, JOHN WILL, it Sold in bottles, 2s. 6d. eacb.and in c«ses containing times the quantity, lis. each, sufficient to effect a maiient, cure in the great majority of cases. BY ALL CHEMISTS and PATENT MEDlO^ VENDORS throughout the world, or sent on receif 30 or 132 stamps, bv -rd THE LINCOLN AND MIDLAND COUNTIES' P* COMPANY. Lincoln: D~RIMENNES§ EASILY 0UKKL> using Dr. KKELJiY'S DOU*^w CHLORIDE OF OOLD REMEDY. Te be had>► £ at Iauuavei :aftU. & Ca., 111.11, E.4 Pel. lor fwlvzopo. Full pftrtiewlum 'lit .ea.'n. ERVOUS and PHYSICAL DERl rJ —A Gentleman, having tried In vain e{ advertised remedy, has discovered a simple me»n,>($ self-cure. He will be happy to forward the parti^^ to any sufferer on receipt of a stamped and envelope.—Address J. T. Rewell, Esq.,Brook Vtlla, mersmith, London; 74^^ rpiiK FLY AND MAGGOT JN SHEE^ X CORNER'S PINE'S DBVON8HIRE OILS the quickest healing properties for Sores caused by ót FLY or MAGGOT (its use invigorates the growtn Wool). Established 59 Years.—Promptly used is uneq" for any external or internal ailment. A fine EMBR" TION for Wounds, Ohaps, Bruises, Swellings, Inflain tions, Sprains, Lameness. Sprung Tendons, all Animal Disease or Aceident to Horse, Cow, Bheep g Dog. All should keep ttiern.-Sold everywhere rr8 by Chemists, 2s. wiae size. RICHARD Proprietor, Wellington, Somerset. Supplied Wholesale Dealer^ p U U N D jQ E A 5 1 120 RATS from one dressing of POISON. Of all the pois ni everused forkiiiin Sanford's is the best; never fails." Testimonial fr0'2. > Marsh, Esq., Little Offipy, and J. Lon^, Esq., Henlo • j Price Is. per box, Is. 2d. with postage, of SAN FOR1' „t SON, Sandy, Beds. BANFORD'S MICE POISOS be excelled. In packets, 6d. and Is. each, for Dre| Stacks, Le. 7621c "POOK OF MEDICAL WONPfig? feHOULD BE READ BY ALL YOUNG Important to debilitated nervous sufferers and 1 about to marry. Free in envelope for four 3titn&Pll PUBLISHER'S MEDICAL HALL, FITZALLAN-SQUARE, SHEFFLEL^' (1830. ESTABLISHED 1830.) STIFF'S STARCH. | a* i5c 5 — j STIFF'S STARCH. t Sill- s mhi-i STIFFS STARCH. « Ci TIFF'S STARCH. M n « •SfF'sf* OTIi'FS STARCH, gj 5^6 3^1 5 2 B 31% i CJTIFFS STARCH. 5g g gppiieCg.5 STIFF'S STARCH. L A I R THK GREAT KEMEP* FOR tfOL I A AND KHBUMATlgfp The excruciating P quick y relieved and in a few days by GOUT brated Medicine. p' These Pills requ restraint of diet their use, and are cer prevent the disease a ing any vital part. ■«»* PT T T O bold hy all Chen# W,*# 1 L L b is. lid. and 2s-9d^F s TANI) A R I) E M ED I Look for Trade Mark—•• Drowning Man seizing Buoy on each Label. vfTllJ^1 KEALL'S TONIC AND NEURALGIC MIXAU" Certain and Speedy Cure for NEURALGIA, NERVOUS HEADACHE, j TIC DOLEREUI, Ac., Is. ltd., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. per Bottle. KEALL'S HERB BITTEKVj Cure for General Weakness, Loss of Appetite, ( Debility, Impaired Digestion, Ac., 2s. 9d.. lis. per Bottle. KEALL'S NIPPLE LINIMENT. Itf!¿ Specific for Chapped and Sore Nipples. 71d.. 1s. 2s. 9d. per Bottle. T i g. KEALL'S AMERICAN MANDRAKE PJ^, 9&* The Greatest Blood Purifier of the Age. Is. li<» and 4s. 6d. per Box. PROPRIETOR .— F P. K E ALL, g)1 199, HIGH-STREET, SWANj^j Coleman, Cardiff Young, Newport; Haytnan' v «» Evans, Cardigan Steel and Marsh, Bath New Son. London. BORWICK'S JSAKINO FIVE G«LP MEBALS. BERWICK'S BAKING FC R WH»LES»ME BREAD. BAKING FOR PUBPING AN* PIES. BORWICK'S BAKING P*V F»R PLPM CAKE. JL) F»R PLPM CAKE. L>»RWICK'S BAKING V* Ð FOR TEA CAXES AND SCENES ORWICK'S ^J F*R SAMPLINGS. j-7^ N VAT.tlABI.K RIRERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, WJllCJl lrofi I BE PAID IN ADVANCE0n« fa. Quarter-year. Half-year* Western Mail 6s. 6d. 13s. OA. gs. Weekly Mail. 2s. 2d. 4s. 4d. If forwarded by Post the Charge ;;ill 0no Quarter-year. iff.if-yolLr- Western Mail 9s. 9d. 19s- ¡1. Weekly Mail. 2s. 9d. 5s. id. Foreign Postage extra. ,erj. #rd«f! Remittances to be sent by Post-office Letters of Business to be directed, Y made payable, to the Manager, Mr. H*1" THOMAS, the Chief eftice. Cardiff- }!.ø'l Printed and Publisher for the Prop^jf tor**0*' MACKENZIE THOMAS, of 2',Bdwar»»- In the County of Glainor&au. at Weekly