The Cardiff Times

JCccai JntcUincncc. THE INFIRMARY.—The Treasurer of the Infirmary, Mr. Wm. Done Bushell, has much pleasure in acknowledging the following contributions to the Infirmary Saturday Fund, viz., Mr. Edward Jenks's workmen, 7s.; Messrs. Tellefsen, Hoist, and Wills' workmen, 21 as. (iJ. Messrs. Evans and Co.'s Ely Paper Mills workmen, £ 6 3s. 6d. SUNDAY- SCHOOL SEHVICES.—Special c«llectl?"s RF made on Sunday at a large number of the Established and free Churches of the town, on behalf of the Sunday Schools of the respective places of worship. The sermons, as a rule, had particular reference to Sunday School work, and in several instances selected by*1;111 s we re.smig by the school children. As is usual on Whit-Sunday, all the schools witnessed an unusually large attendance of scholars, in anticipation of the annual treat. IMPORT OF ORANGES.—Messrs. White and Gardmers have issued a statement of their imports of oranges during the season, 1872-73. Between October and April they imported at Bristol the following number of boxes :-St. Michael's, 76,997 Tercena, Ac., 4,!JG5; Oporto, &c., 1,501; Lisbon, Faro, and St. Lbes 1 180 Seville, 1,181 Sifilv ind other parts, 9,700 Valencia, 1,592; total packages, 97,116. At Cardiff their imports from_ Novem- ber to April were :-St. Michael's 1,:H6; Terceira, &c. 2,799 Seville, 988 Sicily and other parts, 18,932 total PaExT £ eNiR4E0SEizuRE OF BAD FISH. — On Wednesday day Inspector James seized 31 boxes of mackerel at the South Wales Railway Station, which he condemned as unfit for human food. The fish had been sent from Ire- land consigned to Cardiff. Each box. contained 120 fishes. The mackerel were very offensii e. The take of mackerel off the Irish coast during the last few days has been enor- mous. Special trains from New Milford to the London and Midland Counties have been running at frequent in- tervals day and night for several days. At New Milford on Monday last, fine fish were sold at one penny each, the price in the early part of the season being from 6d. to 8d. each. FATAL ACCIDENT.—We learn that a shocking and fatal accident has happened to Mr James Simon, second son of Mr. Serjeant Simon, the member for Dewsbury. Mr. Simon was visiting at the house of a friend in London on Sunday se'nnight, and while he was standing upon a bal- cony outside a first-floor window, and leaning over it the front gave way, and he fell upon the rails of the area below. Mr. Simon was caught by the sharp points, which entered his abdomen, causing fearful injuries. Wounded x as lie was, Mr. Simon managed to extricate himself from his terrible position, and lie was at once conveyed to University College Hospital, Gower-street. After linger- ing for three days he died on Thursday. Mr. Simon was about 2S years of age, and unmarried. He was an archi- THE MARQUIS AND MARCHIONESS OF BUTE, lhe most and builder. noble the Marquis and Marchioness of Bute arrived at Mountstuart, Isle of Bute, on Saturday. They arrived at Rothesay per first Wemyss Bay steamer, and are to be joined by his Grace the liHike of Norfolk, Lord and Lady Howard, and other distinguished visitors shortly, The visit is expected to extend to about ten days. There are at present extensive alterations going on at Mountstuart. The alterations in the house include a greatly enlarged dining room and the various improvements on the grounds, undertaken under the direction of Lord Bute himself, are showing to considerable advantage, particularly the new nursery orchard, the fine outlines of which, with their masses of foliage and flowers, display a series of highly artistic glimpses of landscape gardening of a superior kind. FORESTERS' FETE.—A Foresters' Fete and Gala took place on Tuesday, in Sophia-gardens Field, previous to which the members of the various courts of the district, numbering about 500, marched through the town, with banners flying, and headed by the band of the 10th Rifles, under the leadership of Mr. Robertshaw. Two other bands also took part in the proceedings, viz., the Hiber- nian Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Roberts and Johnson's String Band, which after- wards accompanied the various vocalists on the stage, erected especially in the field. A very large number of persons were present, the field being thronged. Amuse- ments of nearly every kind were provided, and the bands rendered special service to a large number of those delight- ing in a dance. In the evening there was a large and brilliant display of fireworks. Considering the inclement state of the weather, from the large gathering present a great interest was evinced in the proceedings. CARDIFF BOARD OF GUARDIANS.The weekly meeting of the Guardians was held on Saturday, Mr. Alexander in the chair. The Master of the Workhouse reported that during the week there had been 11 admissions, 29 dis- charges, 3 deaths, leaving 255 in the house, 24 of whom are in the refuge. At the corresponding period last year there were 245 in the house and 24 in the refuge, shewing a de- crease of 14. There had been 27 tramps relieved during the week. The Master of the Industrial School reported that there bad been 6 admissions, leaving 237 in the house, being a decrease of V5 on the corresponding period of last year. There were 19 in the Infirmary. 168 were at work daily. At a vestry meeting held at Whitchurch a resolu- tion, now read, was agreed to that the collector should re- ceive 2o per cent. on the collection of the poor rate, the 2 salary of £16 a year as assistant overseer to remain as heretofore. The Board confirmed the resolution. The Clerk, in reference to the audit, reported that no disallow- ances had been made. There was no other business of interest. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CARDIFF CABMAN.—On Monday an inquest was held on the body of Joseph Leonard, a cabman, at the County Police-court, Roath, before Mr. E. B. Reece, Deputy-Coroner for the district. It ap- peared that the deceased had been engaged by the Rev. David Francis Ellis, a Baptist minister residing at Lisvane, on Saturday evening. Leonard drove steadily, and Mr. Ellis Jid not notice whether he was the worse for drink. Witness went to sleep in the cab when near Maindy, and continued asleep until awoke by Mr. Wride near the Blue House Farm, in the parish of Llanishen. It further appeared that the deceased, at this juncture, was on the ground. Mr. Ellis, in answer to the Coroner, stated that he and deceased called at the Red Lion, North street, and at a public-house at Maindy. Witness gave him sixpence etch time to purchase drink for both of them. Witness had gin and peppermint. He declared that he was perfectly sober, andgthought the deceased marry and witty. It was proved that Mr. Ellis engaged the cab at half-past six, and that it was half-past eight when he was awoke by Mr. Wride. Mr. Wride, in his evidence, stated that Mr. Ellis was obliged to be pulled out of the cab. The Coroner characterised the conduct of Mr. Ellis as disgraceful. The jury, at the direction of the Coroner, returned an open verdict. ROATH LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH-On Tuesday evening, at the Four Elms Inn, the ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held. After a considerable discussion, in the absence of Mr. C. H. Williams, Mr. Enoch was voted to the chair. Those present were Messrs. Whiffen, J. Thomas, J. Wilson, and T. H. Ensor, clerk. A question was raised by Mr. Whiffen as to the complaint made at the last meeting respecting the building of Mr. Andrews's stable, which a number of petitioners from Roath had feared was going to be built as a blacksmith's forge. Mr. Waring replied that he had examined the plans, and there appeared no reason to refuse sanction for the building of the stable. The subject then drop- ped. Mr. Roberts, accountant, attended at the Board, and said that the book keeping of the Board was incorrect, and had rendered a fictitious balance in the ledger. This had been found out by the auditors, who had been engaged. The Board thought the matter should be inquired into, attaching no blame to Mr. Hod- kinson, the collector, for the clerical error of ten shillings which had been discovered. Several improvements in the manner of book-keeping and in the statementof accounts, monthly presented to the members of the Board, were suggested by Mr. Whiffin, who proposed that EIO should be given to Mr. Roberts in acknowledgment of the special service he had rendered the Board. This was seconded by Mr. J. Thomas, and carried. It was agreed by the Board that Mr. Roberts should meet the auditors of the accounts at Newport on Thursday. This completed the principal business. CRICKET.—A match was played at Ely on Whit-Mon- day between the Westbourne and the Ely Paper Works Clubs, which proved another success for the home club, as will be seen from the score. The batting of Mr. C. Williams and Mr. J. Sanderson for Ely and Mr. Roberts for the WeKtbourne, was particularly good. Mr. C. Williams receives a new bat from his club, having scored more than 50 runs in one innings. WKSTBOURNE. J- Williams, b. Elliott H. I'any, c. W. Sanderson, b. Porter 6 F. Gane, b. Elliott 0 Ward, b. Elliott 2 Koberts, not out 24 Morgan, c. C. Williams, b. Elliott. 0 Laurence, b. Porter 9 Dalzicl, c. and b. J. Sanderson 21 Samuels, st. \V. Williams, b. J. Sanderson 1 Davies, c. Porter, b. J. Sanderson 0 Lewis, h. w., b. J. Sanderson 2 Extras 3 Total G9 ELY PAPER WORKS. W. Sanderson, c. Pavies, b. Williams 21 run out 1 J.Sanderson, b. Williams 21 li. Ward 30 J. Brown, b. Ward 0 b. Parrv 34 H. Brown, b. V> ard o b. Parry 13 A. Strides, b. W illiams 0 1. b. W., b. Lewis 19 It. Porter, b. W ard 34 b. Laurence 0 W. Williams, b. Williams 9 e. Thomas, b. Dalziel 0 C. Williams, e. Parry, b. Williams 12 c. and b. Parry 59 H. Elliott, c. lloberts, b. Parry 0 e. Samuel, b. Ward.. 1 E. Palmer, 1. b. W., b. Ward 0 not out S W. Greitf, not out 4 b. Williams 4 Extras ? Extras IS Total 108 Total 1S8 CARDIFF WATCH COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this body mittee was held at the Town Hall yesterday, Mr. Whiffen in the chair. Major Bond, the superintendent of police, reported that the conduct of the police had been very ex- emplary. There had not been a single complaint against the men, and the vacancies in the force had been filled with three exceptions. The Superintendent had made some alterations in the night-duty, by which the men took nine and six hours alternately, instead of nine hours per night, which had been uniformly the case hitherto. The consequence of the alteration was an improvement in the health of the men. There was not one case of sickness. The Superintendent- complained that there was an insuffi- cient number of handcuffs. On Saturday last the police had to take charge of a crew of 15, and he had to send to a marine store-dealer for handcuffs. An order was made for a supply of handcuffs, and for some single handcuffs attached to chains.—The Surveyor reported seme altera- tions which were required in the police-station. An order was made that the alterations should be made.—Mr. Elliott called attention to the overcrowding iu omnibuses, cabs, and tramway-cars. He felt sure that there were some means by which the Committee could prevent over- crowding.The Town Clerk was doubtful whether they had any power over the tram-cars but with regard to cabs and omnibuses, the Committee had power, and in all cases of overcrowding the Superintendent should sum- mon the offenders before the magistrates.—Mr Elliott reiterated his belief that they could interfere in the case of,the tram-cars, and he suggested that the Superinten- dent should see the manager of the company, and ascer- tain whether something could not be done in the matter. He complained of the incivility of the conductors.- It was agreed that the matter so far as the cabs and omni- buses were concerned should be dealt with by the Cab' Committee. In the course of the very long discussion which took place on the subject, Mr. Elliott mentioned that in one case 100 persons were crowded into a car.- Mr." Jenkins and others strongly protested against the overcrowding of the cars. CAB ACCIDENT.—Yesterday a lad, named Oxenham, was knocked down by a cab, which was being'i*iven by George Richards, in Herbert-street. He was, however, not much hurt. THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CARDIFF CABMAN,—A subscription has been commenced on behalf of the "Wifs of the cabman Joseph Leonard, who fell from his cab on Saturday last and broke his neck. VICTORIA ROOMS.—A special and attractive staff of vocalists, musicians, and dancers have been engaged at these rooms during the Whitsun holidays, and drew large audiences. The engagements with Miss Victoria Dash- wood, (serio comic) Mr. Louis Munro, and Miss Mabel French, (comic performer), are announced to terminate shortly. OVERCROWDING OF TRAM CARS.—Mr. Joseph Elliott wishes us to state that he has been informed that as many as 83 persons were conveyed by one tram car, and not 100, as was stated in our report of the Watch Committee this week. He also desires to bear personal testimony to the civility of the conductors. Our reporter, however, main- tains the accuracy of the report which appeared in our issue of yesterday. RE-OPENING SERVICES.—The special services in connec- tion with the re-opening of the Congregational Church, Temperance Town, will be continued on Sunday, when sermons will be preached by the Rev. Rees Griffiths, Rev D. Davies, and the Rev. W. Brailey. On Sunday week the Rev. Isaiah Parton, of Sheffield, and the Rev. J. Waite, B.A., will be the preachers, and on Wednesday, the 18th instant a tea and public meeting will be held. GOOD TEMPLART MEETING.—In connection with the Independent Order of Good Templars Dr. Cunningham, of San Francisco. California, delivered a lecture last evening at the Town-hall. The lecturer upheld the views of Good Templarism in various forms and arguments. The admission was free, and the Hall was crowded. Councillor Kelsoe, of Rotherham, took the chair, and the District Deputy, Mr. G. A. Edwards, was present. Con- siderable interest was manifested in the proceedings. ACCIDENT TO A CART.—Yesterday a horse and .cart, belonging to Messrs. Baker and Lewis, Cardiff, were left standing outside Messrs. Lougher's flour mills, Canton. Being startled by the sound of the hooter" which pro- claims the time at Messrs. Winby's Works, the animal started off at a rapid rate, and in turning round the corner into the Ely-road fell down, and upset the cart, which was almost completely smashed. It is well that its progress was stayed, or the consequences might have been more serious. AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION OF MINERS.—Last night a number of the coal trimmers and trimmers of Cardiff and Penarth met at the Lifeboat tavern, to consider the desirability of forming a Branch Lodge at Cardiff, of the Amalgamated Association of Miners. Mr. Cliff, who occupied the chair, said they had met for the purpose of considering the best step to be taken, which he thought was to ask the Committee of the Amalgamated Associa- tion to accept them as members. After a number of speeches had been delivered, it was proposed and unani- mously agreed to apply to the Committee of the Society to form a Branch Lodge as soon as possible at Cardiff. MILITARY FUNERAL.—Yesterday a considerable degree of interest, although of a melancholy character, was mani- fested in the funeral of Edward John, who died on Satur- day night last, aged 31 years. Deceased, it appears, had been ailing for some time. On Saturday he went out and shortly afterwards returned home, and after eating a hearty tea exclaimed to his wife What a poor weak mor- tal I am," and died almost immediately. The deceased was cornet player in the Militia band and trumpeter to the sheriff. The Militia band played the Dead march in Saul, and a detachment of the Militia was present. The Rev. D. Howell, vicar of St. John's, read the burial ser- vice, and Mr. G. A.' Stone, undertaker, conducted the funeral arrangements. A FALL IN BREAD.—Another accident occurred, also on the Ely road, on Wednesday last. A horse and baker's trap, belonging to Mr. Bailey, were being driven along the Ely road, at a very rapid rate, by a man named Henry Dawlin, in company with a young man named Watts. It appeared they were rather the worse for liquor, and used the whip somewhat more than was necessary. They were in the act of turning into the Clive-road when the animal fell down, and the cart con- taining the two men upset, and the greater part of the bread was strewn about the road. Dawlin was rendered insensible for a time, and Watts received injuries of a moderate character on his face. Both cart and borse were damaged. REFUSING TO QUIT. — Yesterday morning, at the Borough police-court, before the Mayor, (Mr. H. Bowen) Mr. Alderman David, and Dr. Paine, the only case heard was that in which a man named Timothy Harragan was charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the Grey- hound Inn, Bridge-street on Wednesday. William Phillips, the landlord, deposed that the prisoner came to his house in company with another person, who treated him to drink. He was then very disorderly, and wanted to quarrel. He would not leave the house until a police- man ejected him. The defendant was ordered ta pay a fine of 10s. and costs, or in default fourteen days imprison- ment. TESTIMONIAL TO THE CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS OF THE PEMBROKE.—The following is a copy of a testimonial pre- sented to the captain and officers of the S.W.A.S.S. Com- pany's steamship Pembroke."—We, the undersigned, on behalf of the saloon, cabin, and steerage passengers, be- lieving that our voyage across the Atlantic will soon ter- minate, desire before separating to express our warmest thanks to you for your kind attention during the voyage. Whilst some of us have crossed and re-crossed the Atlan- tic, and sailed under different captains, good and kind, yet we have never experienced the unspeakable pleasure of seeing the captain making it his special care to study so much the comfort and well being of all classes of pas- sengers on board. And while this with many of us, is not only our first voyage, but our first time of separation from friends in the dear old land we love, we feel the pangs of parting, and the inconvenience of a first sea voyage, have been not only alleviated, but almost entirely removed by the kind attention received at Captain Williams' hands. And of the officers of the ship we are in duty bound to say, that never before have we seen men more attentive to the duties of the arduous calling, and respectful and obliging to the steerage, as well as the other passengers. And while, happilly for most of us, we have not all been sea sick, or sick of the sea, yet those who have suffered desire to express to the doctor, (Mr. J. W. Elliott) their appreciation of his kindness and frequent visits, and some, when settled in the Far West, if overtaken by sick- ness will remember with gratefulness his assiduous atten- tion, and not wishing that this should be forgotten have subscribed a small memento, which they now desire to place in his hands.—Signed, Revel, Denias Dawe, chair- man, George Calvert, R. S. Tonkin, F. G. Trestrail, William Roberts, John Rees, Edwin Turner, Frank Falkland, Thomas Williams. The length of passage, it may be observed, was 11 days, 21^ hours.

SOUTIT STAFFORDSHIRE 1JMYT:f TRADE. I BIRMING.HAM, Thursday.—Tfeere was 2i very tbin at- tendance of ironmasters on Change to-day,. all-a tor the moment trade is at a standstill. The works in this district have been closed since the <?nd of last w?e1: for the Whitsundde holidays, and in onjy a few instances have operations been resumed. The iJrJers coming- in for manufactured ir&n are neither large nor pressing, but for all that makera show no disposition to reduce quotations for branded qualities of Staffordshire iron. In the peculiar position in which the is placed as regards the price of labour and fuel, indeetsi makers de- ciare their determination to lessen production rather than lower current rates. The pig iron njarkit remains strong at the quotations, but there is not maeli doing either in the North or South Staffordshire IrOL maklllg districts.

THE COAL QUESTION. At the Barnsley Court House, on Wednesday, there was a happy illustration of the way in which colliers are now endeavouring to maintain the present price of coal and their own high wages by limiting the output. Three men, named Edward Mitchell, John Clarke, and Robert Hurst, miners, employed by the Barnsley and Silkstone CoaL and Iron Company, were charged with absenting themselves from their work. From the evi- dence given on the part of the prosecution, it appeared that on the 17th ultimo, as well as on some subsequent days, the defendants went to the pit at the usual time in the morning, but refused to go down to work. On being remonstrated with by those in charge at the top, they said they would not go down, as by so doing they would give their employers the opportunity of stacking coal on the pit hill, thus giving them the weapons to beat them (the miners). The idea that stacking coal must lead to a lowering of wages is held by a great number of the miners, and they consequently prefer four days a week at existing prices to working six days with a prospect of a slight reduction. Defendants were ordered to pay 10s. each as compensation, with costs.

THE ARBITRATION MOTION BY MR. HENRY RICHARD, M.P. Mr. Henry Richard, M.P. for Merthyr Tydfil, has issued the following circular to the friends of Peace and International Arbitration :— You are probably aware that I have given notice 8f my intention to move in the House of Commons— That an humble address be presented to her Majesty, praying that she will be graciously pleased to instruct her Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to enter into communication with Foreign Powers with a view to the further improvement of Inter- national Law, and the establishment of a general and permanent system of International Arbitration. I am happy to inform you that I have at last secured a day for my motion, namely, Friday, June the 20th. Now I venture to appeal to the friends of the cause ef Arbitration throughout the country for their earnest and united efforts to secure for the motion as large an amount as possible of public sup- port. The work of petitioning should be promoted with diligence and energy, so that from the Whitsun- tide Recess till June 20 petitions may flow freely into the hands of members. As a rule, it is far better that the petitions should be sent to the petitioners' own re- presentative than to me. Happily, this is not a party question in any sense, and we may therefore hope that it will be supported by men of all parties. Still more important than petitions are letters and memorials to members from their constituents, expressing the deep interest felt by the memorialists in the motion, and re- spectfully asking their presence on the occasion when it is brought forward, and their vote in its favour."

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTION. ELECTION OF JUDGE FALCONER AS PRESIDENT. The annual meeting of the members of the above in- stitution was held at the Theatre of the Institution on Wednesday evening last. There were but few present, and the chair was occupied by the Rev. E. Higginson, the President. The CHAIRMAN, in opening the meeting, accounted for the sparse attendance by the members of the Insti- tution knowing that all was right, and believing that their attendance was unnecessary, as there was only the usual routine business to be transacted. Mr. C. J. BROCK, the Hon. Sec., was then called upon and read the 38th annual report of the Council of the Institution. It stated that last year there were 234 members, but these had diminished by 32, and during the year 42 members had joined, which gave a total of 244 members, being an increase of 10 over the corresponding year. The Council had purchased 145 volumes, which with 120, which had been presented to them, made an addition during the year of 265 volumes to the Library. Judge Falconer, to whom the Institu- tion was already so much indebted, and Mr. Smart, being specially mentioned amongst the donors, The report announced the Council had made arrangements with Messrs Smith and Sons, by which members would enjoy the same privilege as if they joined Messrs. Smith and Son's circulating library. The number of volumes that had been issued during the year was 3,662. an increase of 60 volumes over the previous year. The number of volumes received through the circulating library of Messrs. Smith and Son had been 1,032, in the course of the nine months during which the Council had subscribed. The Council concurred with a suggestion made by the Rev. Mr. Gullan, hon. librarian that more standardbooks should be purchased. The report stated that a lack of funds had prevented this being done before, but the Council had no doubt that at sales of old books many valuable volumes might be bought, and a little money on such an occasions might be made to go a long way. There had been made additions to the museum which were highly valued. The report after enumerating the lectures given iu the two courses during last winter, concluded by referring to a new rule that the Council had made, viz., of charging a penny for admission to the Institution and grounds. Persons were, however, still admitted on certain days on the presentation of a member's order. Mr. GWYN moved that the report be received and adopted. This was seconded by Mr. Stephens, Wind-street and agreed to unanimously. The Treasurer, Mr. J. N. Smart, then read the state- ment of accounts for the past year, which showed that the income from the sale of newspapers, waste paper, interest on £370 invested in Harbour bonds, sub- scriptions, &c., amounted to JE308 3s. 8d., and the ex- penditure left a balance in hand of JE36 5s. lOd. The Treasurer stated that the Council were exceedingly anxious to remove the small debt which now remained on the gallery fund. But £6 was owing, and they hoped that some generous supporters of the Institution would come forward with donations and remove it. The balance sheet was then adopted. The PRESIDENT stated that the next business was the election of officers, but he asked to be albwed before he vacated the chair to return his thanks to them for the kind manner in which they had sustained him, and also to the officers for their cordial co operation with him in discharging his duties during his term of office. After making a few observations, he concluded by an- nouncing that Judge Falconer, a gentleman who had on a previous occasion occupied that position, and to whom the Institution was greatly indebted, would be pro- posed as his successor. Mr. SMART afterwards proposed, aid the Rev. Mr. GCTLLAN seconded, the election of Tudge Falconer as President for the ensuing year. Tl:e proposition was carried unanimously, whereupon Mr. Higginson vacated the chair, and it was taken by His Honour Judge FALCONER, wlr> in the course of a few remarks, stated that the manbers of thel nsti- tution were under a deep dett of obligation to Mr. Smart, the secretary, and the Rev. Mr. Higginson for their untiring efforts to promote its success. After stating that he regretted to find that the Institution did not receive that support it should do from their wealthy people, he alluded to the general apathy of the wealthy, not only in this county alone, but also in his own county of Monmouth—in promoting by their sub- stantial aid institutions which were intended for the in tellectual improvement of theiryoung men. He stated that their wealthy landed gentry, and also their iron- masters, did nothing to providt a place for their young men meeting at night time, md thus prevent them spending their time uselessly in public-houses. If subscriptions were wanted to a shooting club, or to some fishing association, there was not the slightest difficul y in obtaining them, but they did not display the same readiness in supporting institutions similar to this one. He also alluded to the very high honour which a Swansea young man—Mr. Jones, son of the Rev. Thomas Jones, Walter-road Chapel—had acquired in London, by being successful in obtaining the gold medal for chemistry at the London University. This was a great honour to young men, and he really was amazed that so little notice was taken of the event in South Wales. In conclusion, he urged the members to increase their efforts ;o promote the success of the Institution, for by extending its usefulness the result would be to add greatly to the morality and virtue of their population. The formal business of re-electing the whole of the officers was then gone through, and the meeting was brought to a close by B vote of thanks to the ex-presi- dent for his past services. 1 THE ATLANTIC ENQUIRY. The Atlantic inquiry was resumed yesterday at Liver- pool. Captain Williaras said the crew were an average Liverpool crew, one man in twenty being a thorough sailor. Mr. Foxley, third engineer, accounted for the discrepancies in his Hniifax evidence by saying that owing to the wreck he was not in his iight mind. Ad- journed.

THE STRIKE ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A few gangs of the permanent-way rnnl. whose strike for higher wages wa&mentioned on Tuesday, have re- sumed work at the old rate. The bulk remain out, and unless the difficulty i:t settled in a few days or fresh hands are obtained the matter will produce more incon- venience than at first sight may appear. Without a proper staff the road cannot be kept in satisfactory working order, and it would only be safe to work the trains at a reduced speed on the sections ei the line affected by the strike. Some carpenters and brick- layers were doing duty as permanent-way mei an Wed- nesday near Kidderminster. The men on the- Severn Valley, it appears, have not had an advance,. &ut are working at the old rate.

EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF BIGAMY AT CARDIFF. Yesterday a rumour was prevalent in Cardiff of a sad case of bigamy, which it is alleged has been committed by a woman named Long, while her husband lay ill in the Infirmary. Henry James Long, the injured hus- band, whose home is in Constellation-street, Roath, it appears, was suffering from small-pox. He had been con- fined in the Small-pox Hospital, ill with the disease, for five months, and was discharged about a month before last Christmas. During the time he was there his wife led him to believe that she was in service at Roath, and on his leaving the Hospital he advised her to go to her mother's home at Taunton, giving her 10s. to pay the railway fare. His reason for so doing was because he was not able to work, and, therefore, could not support her. Since that time he had neither heard from, nor seen her, until last Wednesday, when he was induced to go to Lower Grange Town, where he found his wife living with an engine driver, named Frederic Davies, employed at Penarth, and to whom it is stated she had been married at Canton Church. The man Davies was alleged to have taken furniture, probably of the value of £9 or £10, from Long's house with the concurrence of his wife. He was subsequently arrested by P.O. Hill on a charge of having stolen the property. Accordingly a special sitting was held yesterday in the office of Mr. John Morris, High-street, Cardiff, before Mr. J. S. Batchelor, for the purpose of taking the deposition of the original husband. The prisoner was then remanded to Penarth for a week, his application for bail being re- fused. The prisoner wished to say he had bought the furniture of the woman Long, and could produce the receipts.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITU- TION. Yesterday a meeting of this institution was held at its house, John-street, Adelphi, London. Mr. Thomas Chapman, F.R.S., Y.P., in the chair. Mr. Richard Lewis having read the minutes of the previous meeting, rewards and payments amounting to nearly £2,000 were voted on different Lifeboat establishments. The Greystones (Co. Wicklow) lifeboat had been instru- mental last month in saving four personti from the yacht Nicomi, of Dalkey which had been overtaken by a fresh gale from the E.N.E., and a high sea, and was in great danger off Bray Head. The lifeboat was launched through a heavy surf, and found that those on board the yacht were about to run her ashore, where she must have gone to pieces among the rocks, with the loss of all hands. After effecting the rescue the lifeboat had to run for Wicklow, not being able to land at Grey- stones. The Lytham lifeboat had been out on two occasions recently. The first time she proceeded to the schooner Caledonia, of Boston, which had run upon the Horse Bank, and remained by her until she came off and 1 was got to a place of safety. On the second occasion she saved the crew of six men from the wrecked lugger Emanuel, of Nantes. The Arklow Lifeboat had also proceeded to the schooner Hilda, of Runcorn, which had gone on the Mizen Head Bank. Having given as- sistance, the vessel got off, and was enabled to proceed on her voyage to Dublin on the return tide. The thanks of the institution, inscribed on vellum, were voted to Mr. George Clark, of Crail, N.B., in acknowledgment of his prompt and intrepid conduct in getting out a coble and, with four other men, proceeding off and saving the crew of three men belonging to the yawl Three Sisters of that port, which was swamped in a high sea on the 16th April. Other rewards were also granted to the crews of different shore-boats for saving life from wrecks on our coasts. Thomas Peake, Esq., of the Tileries, Tunstall, had presented the institution with the cost of the Lifeboat Station at Rogerstown, Ireland. Other contributions were also announced, including £50 from Capt. J. Grey (late of H.M. Packet Service, Holyhead), JE25 from A Lady," per J. B. Parker, Esq., and £10 10s. proceeds of a Musical and Reading entertainment at Rugby, per J. Richards, Esq. The following legacies had also been bequeathed to the Society :—The late William Royou, Esq., of Tottenham, £500; the late Mrs. H. M. Eddison, of Adel, £200; the late Mrs. A. K. Elwood, of Hurstpier, point, £100; the late Mrs. Maria Baker, of Surbiton, £50; the late Miss Maria Rushworth, of Hull, £50 the late Mrs. Hill, of Bristol, £;;0; the late Rev. A. P. Black, of Frederick Place, £25; and the late James Elvey, Esq., of St. Lawrence, £10. New Lifeboats had just been sent by the Institution to Thorpe, Suffolk, and to Plymouth. Free conveyances to the boats had kindly been granted by the Commercial Steam Ship Company, the Great Eastern Railway Company, and the Bristol and Exeter, and South Devon and Cornwall Railway Companies. Reports were read from the In- spector and the Assistant Inspector of Lifeboats to the Institution on their recent visits to the coast. The proceedings then terminated.

Xtiitx t0 the Editor. THE MISCONDUCT OF AN ALLEGED BAPTIST MINISTER. SIR,—The walls of the town of Cardiff have this day been placarded with the announcement of the disgrace- ful conduct of a Baotist Minister at Cardiff." Knowing the source of this announcement it is not difficult to un- derstand its animus. I write simply to say that the Mr. Ellis, whose name has been mentioned in connection with the death, under such painful circumstances, of the cab- man Joseph Leonard, and whose conduct was so severely animadverted upon by the coroner, had previous to this most lamentable event ceased to be connected with the Baptist Church at Lisvane, or with any other Baptist Church.—We are, faithfully yours, EBENEZER JOHN. lDeaconq June 3,1873. DAVID LLEWELLYN. ^eacons-

The Belfast magistrates have determined not tc allow processions in their town at the approaching July anni- versaries. Tie Lancct says Mr. George Augustus Sala is making steady progress towards recovery. Tie will of the late Dowager Empress of Brazil has been proved in London under £180,000.

THE TICHBOi^E PROSECUTION. 1 THIRTY- FIRST DAY. Ttit trial at bar of the claimant to the Tichborne baronatcv and estates was resulted yesterday. On the application of Dr. Kern^lv, Wm. Hopwood, the Australian farmer, was recalled. Jle declined to answer any questions until he had received a"' guarantee as to ex- penses, and this- being given be said in answer to Dr. Ken- ealy 1 know a person named Merlin Bradbury. He is uncle fe> my wife. I was married twenty- five or twenty- six yea!1S ago. When I went to Australia J left my wife a1n< chiM with her father. I left my wife behind because she did n?vt behave herself before I went away. I am not aware thars she became chargeable to the parish. I used to Know a Mr. Coope, near Manchester. I ca'n write The signat-Bre produced is mine. I know Mr. Cook and lr. Humphreys of Melbourne, Mr. Cook never accused me of breakang into bis house and stealing some bla/ikets and a carnag? rug. I did break into Mr. Cook's ho use. 1 started for the diggings from Melbourne. I saw fvlr. Cook before starting. It was in the year IS55. He c'id not say that I had stolen some blankets, but that ire would not prosecute me, out of respect for my father I damaged some hats of his. I was not discharged from the employ of Hodgett, the butcher, at Melbourne. I Jeit of my own aecord. By Mr. Hawkins My wife committed adultery. There MelboretenCe Sayiug 1 committed, robbery at The Rev. T. Fitzsimon: I am chaplain to the scholars at btonyhurst, and have been acquainted with the college since 1831. I have been a scholar and philosopher at btonyhurst. I finished my education, but did nsot be(ein it, there. In 1834 I joined the novitiate at Redder ° I went from Hodder to the seminary to complete mv philo- sophy, and in 1840 became master. At the end of 184.0 I proceeded to Belgium to study theology, returning to Stonyhurst in September, 1S44. ° I gave lectures in Roman and Greek history and the French language to the candidates for the London Uni- versity. On tne 6th October, 1S-15, the Jesuit students versity. On tne 6th October, 1845, the Jesuit students were taken to the college, and the philosophers migrated to the seminary. I continued in the college for twovears at the end of which tune I took the chair of phflosophv resuming the lectures, however, after the lapee of six months Eventually I was appointed to the. position which I now filL Of Roger Tichborne I knew little or nothing. I am thoroughly well acquainted with the general formation of Stonyhurst. I saw John Barclay die in the seminary at Christmas, 1846. I do not know what room Roger Tichborne occupied in the seminary. Barclay died of a lumber abcess he concealed it until medical help was of no avail. About that time a priest joined us who had been a doctor, but he was not allowed to practise. Separate theatrical representations were given by the scholars and philosophers at Christmas. The plays underwent the strictest supervision. All the women characters were omitted, and such a passage as was read the other day from the "Castle of Andalusia" by Dr. Kenealy would never have been allowed to pass the mouth of a student. By Dr. Kenealy From 1845 to 1848 I had enough to do to attend to my own duties, and had nothing to do v. pb.ilosophera. Father Brownbi.ll, who was then in charge of the philosophers, and is now nearly SO years of age, is in his dotage, and has lost his memory. Father Carroll is dead. It is a moral impossibility that I should not have spoken to Roger Tichborne, but I have no actual recollection of having done so. The college was built in the sixteenth century. There are plans in existence bat I do not know where they are kept, although I have seen them. I do not know how many I have seen. I cannot give any idea where I have seen them—probably in the library of the recreation hall. The superior of the college is responsible for them. I am as certain that I have seen them as that the Battle of Waterloo has taken place. I do not think that there is any book indicating the rooms which the philosophers occupied. Mr. Hawkins intimated that a witness would be called to produce all the books that existed with reference to the philosophers. Every particle of evidence that he possessed would be laid before the Court. Dr. Kenealy said that, on the understanding that all the books to which he referred would be produced, he would not further cross-examine the witness on the point. Mr. Hawkins could enter into no undertaking. Dr. Kenealy hoped that the implied undertaking would not be violated. The Lord Chief Justice believed that Mr. Hawkins was incapable of committing a breach of faith. Mr. Hawkins stated that he had dispatched a gentle- man to Stonyhurst to fetch all the books that existed with reference to the philosophers. Whatever might be found should be laid before their lordships, but further than that he could make no promise. Witness Judging from the ordinary course of pro- cedure at Stoneyhurst, I should say that there are books in which the names of the philosophers as well as of the scholars are entered, but I do not think that the rooms they occupied would be indicated. In 1845 there was a hedge or fence between St. Mary's Hall and the cottages to which I have alluded. Dr. Kenealy: Do you mean to assert that 'there was 'a hedge ? Mr. Justice Mellor The witness said hedge or fence. Dr. Kenealy: He said hedge, my lord, and I am en- titled to ask him the question. Mr. Justice Mellor And I am entitled to correct you. He said hedge or feilce. Witness: I am not well versed in the technical language of a farmer, but I should call it a hedge or fence. We had no resident doctor in 1845. The medical man who attended upon the pupils was Dr. Pkider, but he has since died. I know nothing about Roger going to confession. The rule of the college is that unless there is a special reason for non-attendance, every pupil shall attend Mass on Good Friday. The rule and custom of the college is to expurgate the plays which are performed. I do not know if the Castle of Andalusia was expurgated, but I have no doubt that it was. I have heard words which I thought would be better omitted. A juror Anything immoral ? Witness: No. I merely speak of words which occurred to me, in my own private judgment as objectionable. The female parts were either omitted or transformed. I have never taken part in the expurgation. The Lord Chief Justice thought that this evidence was absurd, being entirely negative. Mr. Hawkins said he had in his possession playbills in which the part of Mrs. Bouncer was omitted, in Box and Cox," Ophelia in Hamlet," and Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth." With reference to the ground plium of the college there were none in existence. Dr. Kenealy objected to such a remark being made. He knew what he should receive, and deservedly receive, if he had uttered it. Mr. Hawkins When I deserve censure I shall receive it, but from the bench alone. The Lord Chief Justice Do let us proceed comfortably. We have done so hitherto. By Mr. Justice Mellor: During the time I have spoken of there was always ample accommodation for the philosophers. The Rev. E. Bird I reside at Skipton. From 1845 to 1847 I was at Stonyhurst reading theology and pre- paring for ordination. In March, 1S47, I changed my residence from the college to the seminary. I remember Roger Charles Tichborne perfectly well. He attended my lectures. I saw him at table every day. When Roger first came to Stonyhurst he stayed at the philosophers' quarters in the college at the west end of the playground. The ground floor contained class and music rooms. I recollect that he went away for the vacation of 1845 after being about a month there. He returned early in Sep- tember before the other philosophers came back. In Oct- tober the philosophers went to live at the seminary, and Roger accompanied them. I do not think there were ever more than thirteen or fourteen philosophers at the college. I do not know the number of the room Roger occupied. I was present when the defendant was under examination before Mr. Roupell at the Law Institution in July 1867. I also saw him during the last trial. Is he, or not, in your judgment, the Roger Tichborne you knew at Stonyhurst ?—Most certainly not. Do you see any resemblance whatever between the de- fendant and Roger Tichborne ?—None whatever. Cross-examined: I cannot say how many of my lectures Roger attended, attendance being optional. From 20 to 30 regularly attended my lectures. Roger came pretty regularly, but I cannot say generally how diligent he was. I do not know how old Roger was when I last saw him. He was slight, but not talL I could not speak to an inch or two. I never noticed his feet and hands. The defendant did not appear to be greatly ex- cited when he was under examination at the Law Institu- tion. Dr. Kenealy: Did not his counsel frequently complain that a great number of persons were staring him in the face? The Lord Chief Justice That is an irregular question. It is based on the assumption that the complaints were justified by circumstances. Dr. Kenealy It will surely not be said that a counsel in open court made interruptions which were not justified by circumstances. The Lord Chief Justice If you ask my opinion about those interruptions I will give it to you at the proper time. A counsel may be prompted by zeal. Witness There was plenty of unoccupied room when the defendant was under examination at the Law Institu- tion. Several members of the Tichborne family were present. I am not aware that anything was done to the defendant which was calculated to irritate and annoy him. I know a publication called The Month, but nothing of any person connected with it. By Mr. Justice Mellor: The sound of the defendant's voice did not remind me of Roger Tichborne. The dagueweotype which has been produced is a fair likeness of the Roger I knew. The court then adjourned for luncheon. On the resumption of the Court, Mrs. Catherine Kellett was examined. She said I reside at Clonmell, and am the wife of Major Kellett. I remember the 6th Carbaneers coming to Clonmell in 1S51. My brother, Mr. Samuel Moreton. who was in the regi- ment was a great friend of Mr. Tichborne, who came con- stantly to my father's house. My sisters and I saw him nearly every day. He was fond of music, and we played and sang with him. On one occasion he was made the subject of a practical joke. We turned. an ottoman up- side down and covered it over, asked him to sit near us, and in doing so he fell into the box (laughter). He was slight, and rather above middle height. I remember his appearance perfectly well. I have frequently seen the defendant. Is he Roger Charles Tichborne?—I don't think so. Bv Dr. Kenealy I do not think the defendant is at all like "Roger Tichborne. There is no resemblance between the features. The defendant's eyes are not like Roger's were. Roger's eyebrows were much darker than defend- ant's. Roger had very dark brown hair— HKX* that gentleman's (pointing to a representative of the press who sat near the witness-box). This gentleman was asked to stand up, and considerable merriment was occa- sioned by Mr. Hawkins suggesting that his head should be marked as an "exhibit-" Roger was a bad figure, and an awkward dancer. He was goodhearted. I have often heard of the practical jokes played upon him; he was what would be called a "butt." Bv a Juror I never noticed any nervous affection about the face. He spoke broken English. My father and he often discussed religious subjects, my father being a Protestant clergyman. I do not know if he kept a diary. Major Kellett I live near Clonmel, and now belong to the Tipperary Artillery. I was intimately acquainted with Roger Tichborne when the Gtb Carabineers were at Clonmel and Cahir. I was not in the regiment. Roger mesinlTgooJSd6with practical 3°kes. I Roger was not calculaterf f0^0618 ^arabineer». manners were those of a ,r a soldier. His opportunities of seeing the defendant/ body you hav^known^^I do^ot^^ the pers0E of aBJ'" that I knew.° Roger^a™ ,Pl°ger Tichborae thin legs. I have neverlbeen mi'st 1 ^Particularly In December. 1867,1 received^, ? /1 f apt- Sanky. I had not previously written to i fm Tri e addressed witness as Mv dear nir?V • (T defendant should be delighted to havj an g?e £ few *1 talk over old times.) On the 3rd March Tsrs r another letter from him asking me to Srft £ 1 r?T/d fandant never eame over to Ireland (' + visited England in 1871. I received a fc t w from I wa, fa, dS KDlfti T *»<> old frS" Moreton'sWe T L 1UeB- 5 *aw at Sir. 1 1 was marmed to my present -wiff> I frenu^ntl^di^ T*' is a placi> called Fitlnwd." Xothimr ever V?* +. £ mm the Carabineers, a wond?»f„n^ 5eu Boger at noyfhouse. He was jokes without humoured fellow, and bore practksd SET aap*T^ He wa*ve^ sii^t shouldered hairs His hair ^asdark-Larl"bTa^0I11fea g°°d -%Te- nervous movement about hf» eyes', perceived a~. of taking mare ^han^g^Kn^h? wIth a French accent and Frencb idiom. He Mr, Moreton. I iL>*r S°!T dlsP.ute? wrth associate with his & to- The John Rigby: I am priest of Roman to 1849 m the position of superior ef ft? SSSJ now bye at New Hall, Essex, and thTcSain of I Stonyhurst F i" wa^V^0^ r5eM*,me Perfectly1 at seminarv TVi T- I immediate superior at the MPW. Father Pete. >neit /"wtoT /S ew Roger, he spoke with a French strong accent He J features were small, his eyebrows were hfs he^o1IWaSvbrr^andhellada of 8 to 5 ft q itp in 1>la?e- He from 5ft! TT- a was no^ any way in-kneed th? ™ V;,?? llSiht "eighl- -1 arm.°' I said Oh °RC occasion a tatto° m^rk upon his thin- "SI! r W could yo-a do such a expre'ssiS Of conffcT1 & ™ inarticulate sound left arm fXw the mark was on the I sawlt' remember under what circumstances + YT S blue> but 1 do not kn«w what it rer.re- he^ at thecolWar\that h,e.suffered ^om Illness while was at the college. I saw him every day. He left at the beginning of the summer holidays-not suddenly I have seen photographs of defendant L In your judgment is he the Roger Tichborne your knew at Stonyhurst. Most certainly not. The Court then adjourned.

YSTALYFERA. INQUEST.—On Wednesday evening last an inquest was held at the Bush Hotel, by Mr. Edward Strick, the corner for the district, upon the body of John Walter, an iron founder, 4S years of age, who died on the 3rd inst. from severe injuries he had received on the 20th May last. On that date, the deceased was at his usual em- ployment, when from some means he fell into some moul- ten cinders, which burned him to a frightful extent. The jury having heard the evidence, returned a verdict of. accidental death.

RHYMNEY. THE AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION OF IBONTVOKKEBS.— It having been widely circulated through this place, at the- beginning of the week, that Mr. Kane, the secretary of the above association, would be here yesterday, with the view: of addressing a public meeting upon t,he various topics of the iron trade, some disappointment has been felt that he has not been enabled to accomplish his purpose. At a late hour the secretary of the district received a letter from Mr. Kane apologising for his unavoidable absence, and likewise stating as a reason for his non-appearance that a dispute had arisen in some of the works connected with the association in the North of England, where his presence was peremptorily demanded.

CARMARTHEN. FUNERAL OF THE REV. H. W. JONES. —The deceased minister of the Tabernacle (iiaptist) was laid in his grave on Thursday afternoon, in the presence of a large gather- ing of his friends. The following persons took part in the service, and delivered addresses in the house, the church- yard, and the chapel :—JNlr. Williams, Salem Mr. Wil- liams, Llanybri Mr. Williams, Llanguiinock Mr. Evans, Zion; Mr. Lloyd, Priory-street; Dr. Evans, Haverfordwest: Mr. Thomas, English Baptist minister, Carmarthen; Mr. Jones, Swansea; Mr. Davies, Login, Llanboidy. Several hymns were sung. The deceased was formerly minister at Blaenavon and Newport.

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SWANSEA AND ITS RAILWAY ACCOM- MODATION. Yesterday afternoon a well-attended meeting was held in the Nisi Prius Court of the Town-hall, having been convened by the Mayor. The leading traders of the port were present, and upon the Mayor being voted to the chair, he stated that he had called the meeting in pursuance to a requisition that he had received, and which he read. It stated that the meeting was called To consider and resolve what steps shall be taken to support the Bill of the London. and North-Western Railway Company iu regard to the purchase of the short line from Pontardulais to Swansea, and consider- ing any collateral matter thereto." The MAYOR in a short speech advocated the granting of the powers which the London and North-Western Railway sought for, as he contended their entrance into Swansea could not but result in benefitting its trade. He alluded to the attempts already made, unsuccess- fully, by the Company to obtain a Bill so as to secure access to Swansea, and thus have a direct route from the town to the North of England, and the efforts of the Great Western Railway Company, who desired to monopolise the trade of the port, to opp ose them. The London and North-Western he stated were anxious to get into Swansea, and were willing to expend .£45,000 to secure that object. This showed them the value the Railway Company placed upon the Northern traffic. MR. CHARLEL BATH proposed the following resolu- tion That this meeting, deploring the monopoly possessed by the Great Western Railway Cempany, which must prove highly prejudicial to the interests of the town, hereby gives its cordial support to the bill of the London and North Western Railway Company, now before Parliament, for the purchase of the Swansea and Carmarthen line from Pontardulais to the Swansea branch, and respectfully requests the Parliamentary Committee to pass the same." This speaker also spoke of the advantages which would accrue to the town if the bill in question was passed, and the London and North Western Jompany had free access to Swansea. A feeling had become general, he stated, in the town that the powers granted to the Great Western Railway Company had been used by the Company to promote its own interests and not those of the town and of its traders. There was a feeling that Swansea had not re- ceived at the hands of the Great Western Railway Company the consideration which she ought to receive in the conveniences for goods traffic, and he might also state for passenger traffic. The Great Western Com- pany might use every means to prevent the access of the London and North Western into Swansea, so that they might monopolise the trade, but he hoped, and he believed it was the unanimous wish of the inhabitants of Swansea, that this measure now before Parliament should be granted. Mr. J. CADY seconded the resolution. Mr. BATH stated, to show the necessity for competing railways, that that day he had been informed that a firm in this district contracted to deliver 25.000 tons of coal to a certain point in the North of England, and they had to go over the Great Western Railway, and such were the facilities offered by the Company, that the firm failed to complete the contract, and only de- livered in the time 15,000 tons, and this showed them the want of increased railway service. Mr. JoHN LEWIS thought it would be as well if the word monopoly" was left out of the resolution, for they did not wish to appear antagonistic to the Great Western Company. A conversation followed, but the resolution was al. lowed to stand as proposed. Mr. YEO and Mr. LIVINGSTON also spoke in favour of the Bit! in question, stating that if it passed it would enable the London and North-AVestern Company to complete the work on the south side of the South Dock, which the Swansea and Carmarthen Railway had com- menced but failed for want of funds to carry out. If the drop were completed, it would add considerably to tho-trade of the port. The MAYOR intimated that.he and Mr. Livingston had been deputed by the Corporation to go and give evidence evidence before the Committee next week in' favour of the Bill, and it was afterwards suggested, and finally a resolution was proposed, to the effect that the resolution which was unanimously passed should then be presented to the Committee. A vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding concluded the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone left Chatsworth yesterday for London.

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE TRADE REPORT. NEWCASTLE, Thursday.—So slight is the speculation business done on 'Change, that the holidays have not had much disturbing iufluence in trade, and the ad- vance in the bank rate yesterday has not tended to im- prove the condition of things. The business done is entirely to meet current necessities, and these in some trades are chiefly needed in the finishing of contracts. This is specially the case in the shipbuilding trade. The number of hands is being reduced in many yards and factories, and it is some years since the trade of the district was so quiet as it is at present. The only hope of a revival is a fall in the price of coal, which is easier. The turns are shorter at the Staithes, and the price generally now is half-a-crown a ton lower than it was, while pits are now working full time, and in some cases stocks are accumulating. The Chemical trade has re- covered a little of its tone. Soda is rather down, and other goods a shade higher, but the change may not in the present unsettled state of the market, be taken as indicating a return to old prices. Shipping is quiet, freights being low, although in some trades quotations are good and enquiry fair.

AN ^.UNFAITHFUL SPOUSE. DESERTION OF AN INFANT AT SWANSEA. Yesterday at the Swansea Board of Guardians a case of child desertion by its mother-happily an offence of very rare occurrence in the neighbourhood—was brought before the attention of the Guardians. The heartless mother, it appeared, was an Irishwoman, who formerly lived with her husband at Dowlais. The husband some year or two ago emigrated to America, and recently for- warded a pass for his wife and children to join 1:iœn in the new country. After the departure of the husband, the wife became unfaithful to her marriage vows, and forsook her old love for that of her lodger. The result of their cohabitation was the birth a few weeks ago of an illegitimate child, which on Sunday morning last the inhuman mother deserted and left to the care of strangers. It was stated that on Saturday night she called at the house of a person she had previously known at Plas Manor, near Swansea, and as she was reluctant to leave that night, she was permitted to stay in the house, but before the other occupants were astir, she had departed, leaving the little one behind. The baby has since been taken care of by the woman in whose house it was left, who now brought it before the Board, and the Guardians gave intimation that the child should be taken care of in the House, and that Mr. Bevan, the Relieving Officer, should ascertain the whereabouts of the woman, and have a warrant issued for her apprehension on the charge of deserting her child.

ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES AT THE CARDIFF WORKHOUSE. Some extraordinary and painful rumours have been in circulation in Cardiff during the past few days in reference to the conduct of the Master of the Work- house. For obvious and well understood reasons, we refrain from particularities, but we believe that we are perfectly correct in saying that the ratepayers, through the Guardians, will demand a full and complete in- vestigation into the circumstances which have given rise to the painful rumours, so generally prevalent in the borough. Making every allowance for popular ex- aggeration, one fact stands out in great prominence, that, to adopt a mild term, the Guardians, or at any rate the Chairman and several other Guardians, have thought it right to suspend Mr. Durke. The whole proceedings are shrouded in mystery, but probably an explanation will be forthcoming at tne next meeting of the Board. It is stated that the irregularities of the Master, officially, imperatively required instantaneous dismissal, but so far we believe the Guardians and the public are unacquainted with the circumstances which prompted the Chairman and one or two others to visit the Workhouse and summarily give Mr. Durke notice. The ratepayers will await with much interest and anxiety an explanation of the conduct of their repre- sentatives. If, as it is understood, the irregularities complained of are of long standing, the greater is the raason why the ratepayers should demand the com- pletest explanation and investigation at the hands of the Board.

NEWPORT. MoImmSI-DE vE^CURSI0-N;s-~°n Whit-Mondav the ovec thpir iinire f a Canal Company conveyed Dasspmrere F T railway to and fro no less than 11,259 brought into Ve ^• .CJWe an<^ truck available was and ,Iot a «ngle casualty oc- cre^ein thf iS f daj\ The result will be an m- P AT/W^T 7 returns of upwards of £ 400. KAILWAT SEB\ANTS AND THEIR WAGES—We are in- Comoani ar em?1?yes o £ the Monmouthshire Railway Company are organising a movement for a general annli- SSSiSItX0? w,ages- a out r»0 tL tman S HaU'.HiU-street, at which Mesent ifw? 7°??? m vanous departments wen* decided to respectfully applv for an ad- ance upon present rates of pay of 4s. per man. cuoied'hv Mr wE VYesterda.y mornine the premises -l ey' aj a co°perage works, and Mr. H. an,d tar warehouses, were totally ft wl lr y v oe origm of the fire is unknown, but o V6 kySergeantPratten shortly before four o clock, when on duty a considerable distance off He at W,1DSt7 80 ioSmrn wh £ fn t> T T fw !fu\ng' whilst he himself proceeded to the 1 own-hall for the hose and reel, and to give a, general alarm to the police officers on duty. A few minutes sufficed to get a strong force of men with the fire engines on the spot, and the water was brought to play upon the flames, which had gained a marvellous headway in so brief a time. The guard on watch at the barracks also saw the fire. He gave notice to the officers in charge, and with the greatest promptitude Lord John Taylour, the Colonel of the 94th regiment, with a detachment of his men and the fire engine from the barracks, proceeded to the scene of the fire in double quick time. These were loiiowed by a second detachment, and the military ren- dered most valuable aid to the police force in preventing the extension of fhe fire to adjacent buildings, as it had become apparent that all attempts to save the premises and material of Mr. Collier or 1\1.r. Hurley, were perfectly hopeless. Considerable damage was sus- tained to the carraige works of Charles Gwat- kins, and about £ 300 worth of partially manufactured timber was destroyed, in addition to the buildings. Mr. inos. ijinton, of the Ivy Bush Inn, sustained considerable loss, and it is fortunate that the whole of his premises was not burnt down. No blame is attributable to anyone that the hre was not get under sooner, which is mainly owing to the inflammable nature of the material which the pre- ruf-e5 Hon^ained' and it was apparent that the force under Ohief Superintendent Huxtable, as well as the military and others who readily volunteered help did all that was possible to extinguish the flames, which were not properly got under until about 7 o'clock. At one time it was reared that the stables, hay, lofts, and wagon sheds be- longing to Mr. G. S. Stevens, general carrier, were in danger, but fortunately they were prevented from igniting from the copious supply of water which was brought to play upon them. Both Mr. Henry and Mrs. G. Watkin aremsured, but unfortunately Mr. Collier was not insured, and will have to bear the entire loss (probably the heaviest • £ V^r?e am°unt) of all the property that was destroyed, in addition to his premises. The total amount of damage has not yet been ascertained. CHAMBER OF COMMEBCE.—The monthly meeting of this Chamber was held yesterday at the offices of the Pilotage Commissioners. There was a limited attendance. Mr. J. B. Batchelor presided. The minutes of last meet- ing having been read, Mr. A. W. Jones, secretary, read a letter from Sir John Ramsden, M.P., who stated he would present thE petition from the Chamber to the House of Commons, whichhad beenagreed to at the last meeting. A letter was also read from Mr. Ts Brown, Secretary to the Royal Commission on Shipping, stating that he had made note of the offer of the Newport Chamber of Com- merce, to give evidence before the Commissioners if necessary. A number of documents and papers were laid on the table for the perusal and consideration of the members. A Parliamentary circular from the Associated Chambers was read, having reference to debtors, and the power they now possessed of appointing their own at- torneys to conduct affairs in bankruptcy and liquidation. The Associated Chamber had passed a resolution pro- posing not to allow any attorney or solicitor connected with a debtor to have anything to do with the winding up of an estate. Another paper was read having reference to the difficulty of obtaining allowance for spoiled stamps on bills of lading, and a reply signed W. Lomax," explaining how the apparent diffi- culty might be easily remedied. The meeting de- cided to hold the annual meeting of the Chamber the first Thursday in October, when it was hoped that circumstances would admit of there being a full attend- ance. Mr. T. Jones again drew attention to the inconve- nient arrangements which prevented gentlemen from Newport or Cardiff catching the fasr train from Bristol to London. He pointed out the desirability of adopting some plan whereby the inconvenince complained of might be remedied, and thought it probable that Cardiff would be likely to join them in any representation or memorial which might be made to the Great Western Company. The Chairman asked if Mr. Jones alluded to the flying express from Exeter. Mr. flones said he did. Formerly they had some little chance of catching that train at Bristol, though often they were kept outside the gate until the train had started. But now they arrived just a minute or two after the train had started. He saw no great difficulty in the way of granting the facility which he considered so advantageous to men of business, and pointed out how ten minutes' time could be easily saved after the train left Cardiff on its way to Bristol. A train left Cardiff at 9'45 a.m, reached Newport at 10'15, thus taking five minutes longer than was needed, and then the time allowed between Newport and the junction was five minutes longer than the trains were allowed, so that ten minutes might be saved even in that portion of the journey. After further observations it was agreed to prepare a memorial to be presented to the Cardiff Cham- ber, asking their co-operation in petitioning the Great Western Railway for an alteration of their trains in this particular, and ask them to issue through tickets for London by the train in question. The Secretary stated that their financial position was good. About £100 stood to the credit of the Chamber at the bankers', and over £:?3 remained uncollected.. It was intimated as desirable that £100 should be placed in the bank as a deposit ac- count. so that it might realise interest. This was all the business.