The Cardiff Times

—————_———— > MR W. R. POWELL, M.* for Carmarthenshire, has paired—for the first fr'me—until t'ùe 27th inst. The" Ceutml News is enabl^u to state that the principle of Mr Heaeage' amendment on the Land Bill will be iut oji'ced in the House of Lords, probably by t Duke of Argyll. Active steps are £ eing taken in Middlesborough, as the centre 9f\bJ Cleveland iron district, in opposition to the proposed French treaty. A protest & t»einpinstituted against theaceeptance of the Treaty s* it stands, and a petition to that effegt ubeiugfamdlv aigued*

LALLRtGIlTB RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.] WEST OR OSS, A GLAMORGANSHIRE STOttY. BY THE AitfUr of "After Long Years," "Among the Welsh Hills," < £ «. CHAPTER XI.—MB THOKNT&J. The six weeks Amy iipelJ..t in London wrought some changes at the cottage. Ellis Lee had been true to his promise, and, after a great deal of trouble, had succeeded in finding the Mian he was search of, a clever middle- aged surgeon, who made a speciaolityof cases 1 ke Elsie Mavhe«v'». If anything could be done for her Thornton was the man to do it. He lived in London, but had spent his early days in Cardiff, and now and then re-visited the place. By great good fortune Ellis heard that he was coming, aud obtained an interview, and the result w»s that he succeeded iu persuading Mr Thornton to drive back with him to Westcroas. It was evening when the dogcart drew up at the cottage. The weather was warm, and the two girls were seated under the sycamore tree in the little front garden. When Ifillis brought the stianger to her side Elsie looked up quickly. Tuis, then, was the man who could cure her if cure were possible; and her soft brown eyes scanned his face in mingled hope and fear, Thornton met her anxious glance with a re- assuring smile. Don't be frightened, Miss Mayhew," he said kindly, taking the vacant chair at her aide. "I am a very harmless kind of person." "I am not frightened for myself," she answered in a low tone. "But I wish so very much to get well, and if you were to say there is no hope,—" her voice hwke, and she turned away ller face. If human skill can cure you it shall be done," replied Thornt.on, earnestly. He was already warmly interested in this gentle, meek-browed sufferer. Something about her toached him curiously, reminding him of his early manhood and of one loved and lost long since. "Thank you," said Elsie, with a grateful glance. It is very good of you, Air Thornton," she added, after a pause, "to come to this out-of- ■the.way place solely on my account." The deepset eyes t wnkled .good- humouredly. Don't be too sure that it was solely on your account," he answered, anxious to do away with the sense of obligation, "I e>.joy an unexpected little jaunt like this, and the drive from Cardiff was charming. To-night I am to be the guest of our friend t! ere," no Iding his head towards Ellis, who was talking to Janet at a little distance. "What a nice fellow he is! Have you known; him long?" with a sudden, sharp look. "Scarcely a year; but he is one of our best friends. He has taken the greatest trouble to seek out someone who might be able to help me." She jspoke warmly, and her face lighted up. Thornton's brow clouded, and he legarded her in silenee for a moment. She was a sweet-looking girl, and she had the prettiest brown eyes imagin- able, "Like hers," he thought. "li'm. I don't wonder," he said, drily. "Something in his tone brought a quick blush to Elsie's cheek. What do you mean ? she asked doubtfully. Nothing; nothing. I was just thinking aloud." That's a bad habit. You should never think alond, õr-or," looking down, "jump at conclu- sions." "Why not, Miss Mayhew ?" Because your conclusions are sure to be wrong." He bent towards her. Are they wrong this time?" he demanded, with an earnestness the occasion seemed scarcely to warrant. She lifted her eyes. ".Entirely so." A light broke over Thornton's rugged features. Then I won't do it again." A little later, when the doctors had left, Janet remarked, "I like that Mr Thornton. lIe has a. kind manner, and looks clever." Yes," said Elsie, absently. "I like elderly doctors," continued Janet. "They have had so much experience." "Elderly? He is not old," with an air of surprise. Well, middle-aged, then. His hair and whiskers are quite grey." Oh, that's nothing. Some men turn grey quite young. I consider Mr Thornton has a very fine face." Jane made a little grimace. "Iahouldhave called him plain," she said candidly. "Should you ?" returned Elsie. he is not at all like Harrv Trevor, I admit, smiling at her sister. "Mr Thornton is big enough, and, I should think, strong enough, to lift me in his arms like a baby." Perhaps so, but what of that ?" f. N othillg, of course; only strength has an odd fascination for me. I suppose it is because I am so w«ek.and helpless myself," added the poor girl with a sigh. Janet knelt down at her sister's side, "I hope and beHeve that you will soon be able to tell a different tale," she said tenderly. "I hope Mr Thornton may prove as clever and skilful as he seems kind." I trust so for your sake, darling, but "—and she shook her head. However, we won't antici- pate evil," she added after a pause. It was very good of JMr Lee to arrange with an old doctor to meet Mr Thornton here to-morrow. They will have a sort of consultation, I suppose. All, me by this time to-morrow I shall have heard my fate." It was over. The doctors had come and gone, and Elsie was lying on the sofa in the little inner pariour. She was alone. She had begged Janet to leave her for a while, for site had much to think Mr Thornton had given his opinion with the greatest consideration 4ut with perfect frankness, and this was the substance of it-Miss Mayhew would never recover unless she consented to a somewhat difficult operation. He had every reason to believe that he could perform it success- fully, but at the same time he n as bound to tell her that it would be attended with considerable risk. It was a case of kill or cure. She w ould either recover her health and activity or alio would die. You will not tell my sister this," whispered Elsie, at least not till I give you leave." Your sister must know the troth." eald Thorn- too bluntly. Yes. When Ibave made up my mind. It is for me to decide, you know. Please promise," and a little hand v. aa laid beseechingly on his coat sleeve, n Well, well, have your owu way. But think well before you do decide. It is a grave question," It was a. grave question, and Elsie felt it to be so a3 she lay still with her face towards the win- dow, and her eyes fixed on the blue sky. The thought of possible recovery thrilled through1 her every nerve. To be well again to be able to walk about as she liked to be active, busy, and iielp- f«l. Oli, what happiness Surely she could face any risk to obtain so great a blessing. But then the alternative. Death At that chill visiou her heart sank and a shiver passed over her. Was she prepared to die? prepared to cross the dark river, aud tread the unknown shore of eternity ? Eisfe had a deep sense of religion and a firm trust in God but still it was an awful thing to be suddenly called upon to face death as it were in cold blood, It was no wonder that she shrank back appalled, aud began to think that perhaps it would be better to let things remain as they were. If she were never better than she was now never able to walk more than a few yards at a time liable to oc- caslnal attackl of aoute pain, and compelled to pass most of her days sitting or lying down, still life would not be altogether bereft of sweetness; there would be many compensating blessings left. Elsie was not one to clutch at any desparate chance of recovery in teverfah impatience or hot rebeilion, She was of a gentle, patient, submissive nature, and had there being no one but herself to con- ader would have accepted her cross with meak- ness and cheerfulness. But it was not so. The fate of others was involved in her own, and she must think of them as well as of herslf. Janet, her tender, unselfish, and devoted nurse, and Harry Trevor working and waiting for his bride in distant India. Could she come between these faithful lovers ? Could she allow her sister to sacrifice her life's happiness for her sake ? Janet had been ready to do so had in effect already ) done so by offering her lover his liberty. But that generous offer had cost her dear. An acci- dent had caused the answer to be long in comiug, and Elsie had seen her sister's good looks wither and her spirits fail under the blighting influence of suspense and pain. Could she permit Janet to suffer thus again ? Could she bear to see that grey look settle on her face, and the light of hope die in her eyes if it were in her power to prevent it ? No, uo A hundred times no Illness is apt to make people selfish, and Elsie— like the rest of us—was not perfect, and there were times when she was a little exacting and inconsiderate towards her sister. But her love for her was deep and true, nevertheless, and was even now slowly forcing her towards one con- clusion. She could not then, however, arrive at any decision, for her meditations were interrupted by Janet's return but that same night, when the rest of the little household were fast asleep, her mind was again occupied with the one absorbing question. Through the silent watches of the still summer night Elsie lay awake slowly thinking the matter out. It was clear that if she availed herself of this chance of recovery, she must be ready not only to rislrthe dread alternative, but ready also to meet and accept it, should God will that to be the result. Could she do this ? Could she venture to meet doath—for Janet's sake ? For Janet's sake Yeil. This was what the question ] at length Ctme to. Little by little self was for. eotten, and Janet, her loving, generous sister, became her chief consideration. If her health should be restored that would be great happiness to them both, and Janet would be free to keep her promise and go to India; and if, on the other haud, she should die, Janet would be still more free. And although Elsie knew that she would be deeply and passionately mourned, yet, by-and- bye—as was natural—the love of husband and children would suJlfice, perhaps more than suffice, for a sister's loss. In those still, heart-searching hours, Elsie reviewed the time which had passed since her accident occurred. It was nearly two years ago now, and all that time Janet's tender kindness had never failed even for one moment. She had nursed and tended her night and day. She had given up sleep and comfort, recreation and friends, for h sake, and, not satisfied with that, had, in her kMerly devotion, beeu ready also to resign her frrst and only love. But she shall not do that," said Elsie to her- self. All the sacrifices shall not be on one side. It is my turn now, dear." She lifted herself, and slowly and cautiously slipped out" of bed, and knelt down by the bedside. Some minutes passed find then she rose, and drawing back the curtains looked out ot the window. The short night was past. The stars were paling in the sky, and in the eaftt a mild radiance heralded the rising sun. Light shadows were fleeing away over the dewy rpeadowa, the boughs of the sycamore swayed softly to and fro, and the babbling of the brook in the hollow met her car. 331aie stood and gazed as thong, it were for th* last time. Her attitude was Dea*iv«i h«r oxoreasion grave to solemnity. but in her eyes shone a new ligflt-the light of victory. "Yes; life is sweet. But now. if need be, I am content to give it up—for Janet's sake." She crept into bed again; an l by-and-b\e, when Janet rose and came to look at her sister—as was her custom the first thing every mortling--she found her sleeping peacefully with a smile upon her lips. CHAPTER XII.—A ROMANTIO EPISODE. In the Mayhew's little parlour, looking strangely out of place amid its small, pretty feminine surrouudiugs, sat a tall, gaunt masculine figure, with a keen, clever face, deep set eyes, and shaggy grey hair. The sisters were both present; but it was on Elsie the visitor's gaze rested, as, I in replv to a question from him, she answered I gravfly— I consent, Mr Thornton." "Remembering the risk?" "y s, I have forgotten nothing." The surgeon had walked over to- the cottage to hear Miss Mayhew's decision but now that he had heard it he looked cross and dissatisfied. He was silent for a moment, then turning abruptly to Janet he saiè- Do you know that this business may cost your sister her life ?" It is not my wish. It is not my fault," she stammered, startled by his sharpand stern glance, Elsie's brown eyes turned reproachfully on the doctor, What has Janet to do with it, Mr Thornton ? It is I who suffer it is for me to determine whether I shall, or shall not. avail myselt of your skill and kindness. You know you told me," looking steadily at him, that you had every reason to believe that the operation would besuccessful. We will hope for the best, and remember too," she added in a lower tone, that the issue is in wiser hands th n oura." She spoke firmly and deliberately, an 1 there was an air of calm resolution in her look and manuer that convinced her hearers that her mind was fully made up. Thornton admire] her courage, and appreciated the motive which led her to refose her sister all voice in the matter, so that v hatever might be the result, Janet could have no possible cause for self- reproach but he A as not content. "You might be happy, you two, in this cosy little cottage," he said, glancing round. We have been happy," replied Janet impul. sively. "Then why ?" he began, when a quick look from Elsie checked the words on his lips. "When is it to be, Mr Thornton?" she asked quietly. He frowned. "I don't know. I can't say. I must think about it. Good morning," and be snatched up his hat and went out. What an odd man J" exclaimed Janet, looking after him. Yes," assented Elsie with a faint smile. But I like him." She will have it done," said Thornton as be overtook Ellis on his way back to High Meadow. "Quite right too. She will never have such another chance." There's no turning those soft, gentle creatures when once they take a notion into their beads," said Thomten in an exasperated tone. There's a sort of spell about her, too. Directly I o en my mouth to object, she just looks at me, and in a mo nent I am dumb." But why should you object ?" asked Ellis in surprise. I think she has decided wisely." But think of the risk, my dear fellow, think of the risk," cried Thornton. Great heaven If she were to die His face was quite pale, and great drops of moisture stood on his forehead, Ellis was amazed he could not understand his agination. If you are not sure of yourself, perhaps—" lutj that's not it What I have done before I can do Then what is it ?" asked the other more and more puzzled. Thornton took off lug hat and pushed back his -ahasuy locks.' I cannot tell," be said at length, but I feel a strange reluctance to have anything to do with this case. I have a positive horror of this gids death, Ellis lookeu grave. "If that is so I cannot ( y°u» (-And yet it does seem a pity," he added._ i. 8uppose, he continued, with some hesitation, it would be too much to expect to ask you to remain here for a day or two and think it over ? "Not at all," isaid Thornton, eagerly catching at the suggestion. "It is an excellent idea, I will aTtf-? m 'y so far trespass upon your liospit- "I shall be delighted to baveyour company," was the hearty reply. And this was uo empty compliment. J he society of a clever man, fresh from the «reat centre of life and thought v* a pleasure tliat did not often occur in Ellis's way, and he enjoyed It accordingly. Thornton was not only a distinguished surgeon—perhaps the foremost man of the day in his own special branch—but he was also a shrewd observer of men and things a little eccentric perhaps, but a congenial and interesting companion and the master of High Meadow felt pleased and honoured by his presence. Still Ellis wondered a little whv he stayed. When asked to come to Westcross, Thornton had at first very naturally objected. He had come into the country for rest and recreation, he said, and must decline all professional engagements -during his holiday. But when urged, and told of of the circumstances of the case, he had given way., and now that he was here, appeared to be in no hurry to depart. Possibly his professional in- atincts had been aroused, which explained the inte- rest he evidently took in Elsie. though it would scarcely suffice to account for the agitation lie displayed speaking of the possibility of her deatlu Ellis could not quite understand it, but he was in no hurry to lose his guest, and was con- tent to let matters take their course. Meanwhile the mutual liking between the two men, which dated from the/first interview, grew and strengthened. My friends will wonder what has become of me," remarked Thornton as they sat smoking on the terrace after dinner on the evening of the fol- lowing day. However, it does not matter," Le ..tide-d. "I have no wife to worry about me," Have yon never been married ?" No when I was young I WM first too poor, then too busy, and now"—with a ghost of a sigh— II its too late. I am a confirmed old bachelor." Ah just so," said Ellis gravely. But the next moment he laughed, though woat there was was to laugh at Thornton failed to see, "Eh! what?" "I beg your pardon. A drolliàea crossed ay mind at that moment." Thornton looked ss picioufi, but said nothing "What about Miss Mayhew" asked Ellis calmly refilling his pipe. "You have seen her to-day. I think ?" "Yes; and I must see her to-morrow again Then I shall decide." Something in his manner forbade further question, and the subject dropped. The next morning Elsie was seated in the centre apartment of the cottage known as the Hall Before her on the table were sundry small vases and quaint little jugs, and a quantity of wild flowers, lewes and grasses, which who was occupied in artistically arranging in a couple of deep soup plates. 3 I must have a few garden Bowers for these little jugs and vases, Janet. Roses I should prefer." Janet went out and presently returned with a pretty bunch of red and white roses, which she laid on the table. Have you all you want now, Elsie?" Yes; thank you." "Then I am going to be busy in the kitchen," announced Janet. I have a cake and some tarts to make." 4C But if Mr Thornton should come?" "Then you must entertain him. He is very fond of talking to you," added Janet demurely. "But you will come in?" said Elsie anxiously, "No, indeed," said her sister laughing, "He takes no notice of me when I am present. If he wants me, let him come to the kitchen. He w on't be shocked at the sight of bare arms and floury fingers, I dare say." She went out with a smile^ on her face, but it faded ere she reached the kitchen and it was with a grave abstracted air that she proceeded to wash he hands, roll up her sleeves, and array herself in a large white apron. In reality she was growing anxious. What did this delay mean? Did Mr Thornton find himself mistaken; or was he afraid of the consequences, or ivhat was it ? "If he comes to-dav some decision must be arrived at," resolved Janet, as she rolled out her paste with a light hand. "Suspense is bad for Elsie. Better give up hope altogether than go on like this." She paused in her work and looked reflectively out of the window, near which the stable stood. "I don't understand him. He comes here every day and looks at her as if Good gracious here he is She stepped aside, and Thornton passed the window and went on to the front door. It stood open, and the hall door likewise. He knocked, and Elsie cried, Come in." She looked up as he entered. "Good morning, Mr Thornton." Good morning, Miss Mayhew. Ah, you a.re busy. Pray don't let me disturb you." He sat down on the opposite side of the table, and watched her in silence. For a fe v minutes she continued her occupation, then her hands began to tremble and falter, and finally fell into her lap. It's no use, I can't do it," she said, in a troubled tone. Why not ?" asked Thornton, innocently. She looked at him iu reproachful wonder. "How can I attend to trifles of this sort when you are here ? You kuow what I am thinking of, you know the questiou I am longing to ask. Olt. Mr Thornton, why do you keep one in suspense ?" and she clasped her Lauds with an imploring gesture, I need time to think," he answered, slowly. Time to think ?" she echoed, iu astonishment, Why, what have you to think about ?" More than you are aware of perhaps." His eyes met her with a. curious intent gaze that she could not fathom. A dreadful fear crept over her. "Surely you—you were not mistaken?" she faltered pitionsly. There is hope ?" He shook his head. I cannot undertake it." A low sob sounded through the room. Elsie leant back in her straight-backed chair, and shut her eyes. But despite her efforts at self-control, two large tears escaped from beneath the closed lids. aud rau down her cheeks. The sight touched Thornton to the quick. He left his seat, and went round to her side bent over he as though to speak, then changed his mind and waited. Presently she looked at him. But why not 1" The risk is too great." Is that all ?" in a tone of relief. Oh, why did you frighten me so ? J thought you meant to say that you were mistaken, aud that there was no hope for me. As to the risk, I thought of that all one night. It did seem a little hard at first; but now I am not afraid. I am ready. Why should you mind ?" noticing his perturbed and anxious expression with a new sense of surprise. Because I love you," he answered in tones deep with intense feeling. For a few seconds her mind failed to graap I-fa meaning then a, deep blush her heek and brow, You cannot mean that ?" she exclaimed naively, not without a touch of indignation. "But I do. Will you be my wife, Elsie?" .gently taking her haud. She did not withdraw it; but sat regarding him with an air of comical perplexity. "Am I dream- ing or are you ?" she asked as length, her lips curving into a sllllle. "My love for you is no dream," said Thornton, and he proceeded to plead his cause with a force and eloquence that amazed and half frightened her. But still she shook her bead. Is it my you object to ?" he asked, a shadow crossing his face. I am forty-five, more than twenty years your senior. Perhaps you think I am too old to be loved ?" no I never thought that," she exclaimed ingenuously. The innocent admission pleased him greatly. Then what is it ?" You don't mean to say," with quick alarm, "that there is any one else ?— Ellis Lee ?" I thought you promised not to jump at con- clusions," she observed, demurely. "That was different. The other day I thought that Lee might love you no v "Now you are quite as wrong as you were then," interrupted Elsie ha-tily. The idea is altogether II ithout foundation. If you wish very much to know," she added, with drooping eyelids and a faint blush, there is no one else," ( Thornton's eyes brightened; releved on that point, he was resolved not to take no for an answer. But with all his eloquence he could extract no other at present. "What can you ex, eCL me to say ?"she demanded at length, fairly driven to bay. "It is so sudden —so surprising—I must have time to think." "Oh, you shall have time to think," said Thornton,suiting. "I am not unreasonable. I will go awav now and come again in the evening. Tint where is your sister? I should like to see her first." "She is in the kitchen if you don't mind going there." "Not at all," and a few steps brought him into the neat, clean kitchen, where Janet, enveloped in her big apron, with her pretty arms bare to the elbow, was engaged in mixing a cake, while Alary, her little maid, was busy beating eggs for the same. Hearing a step, Janet turned round, saw Thorn- ton on the threshold, and went hastily forward, What is the matter ?" "Nothing," he answered in a reassuring tone, "only I have something to tell you," withaglaDee at the maid. "Mary, those eggs will do no y. Go anl fetch a lettuce from the garden. What is it Mr Thorn. ton ?" looking anxiously at him, as soon as the girl had departed. I have aske l your mister to be my vtife," he briefly explained. "Oh indeed?" You are surprised, no doubt," he began. But J diet shook her head. It No," she eturned drily, "I cannot say that I am altogether sur- prised. But what does Elsie say ?" "She wants to think it over, I am coming this evening for her answer." You don't give her much time to think about it." What has she to think ¡¡bout? I know I ana much oider, but she does not seem to object to that, Janet "-taking-her hand, all floury as it was7~ .VT011 me your sympathy and good wishes ? I love your sister. It shall be my frrst care to make her happy. Will you trust me ?" She was touched by hie appeal, and looked searchingly into his face. There were deep lines there—lines traced by time, care, and hard work, but it v, as a kind and honest face, and the deepest eyes shone wrth a wistful earnestness that inspired belief. "I think I may,"ahe answered slowly. "But please go away now," she added, more briskly. "Your announcement is rather startling, and 1 should like to think it over also." Thornton obeyed. He did not return direct to High Meadow, however, but found his way through the Oolhusrh to the -8ea. shore, then climbed the cliff on the left, and wandered away along the mariner's path. He was absorbed and exci ed, and took no heed of outward objects. He did not see the white-sailed -ships gliding onwards before the winds, er the lights and shadows nlay. ing on the distant coast, nor pause to watch the long wreath of smske in the wake of a passing steamer slowly dissolve into thin air. The murmur of the waves, the soft whisper of the balmy breeze, and the plaintive cry of a solitary seagull mingled with, but did not distract his thoughts, falling with a soothing influence on his unconscious ears. More than twenty years when William Thornton was a thy, awkward medical student, he had fallen in love with a gentle, brown-eved girl, rather above him in the social scale. He was very poor in those days, and did not dare to approach her with the story of his love, but adored her and worshipped her the more passionately in silence. Sometimes he fancied she guessed his secret, for she was very sweet and gracious in her manner towards him. But whether she did or not he never knew for a certainty; for she died suddenly in her youth and beauty. Her death was a great grief to Thornton, and he never thought of aay other woman until Elsie looked up at him with his first love's eyes. She reminded him of her also in other ways, and the resemblance, whether real or imaginary, aroused feelings that ha.11 long laid dormant. Elsie's helplessness was no obstacle to him; it only increased the desire to have the right to protect and care for her. She would probably be more or less of an in valid all her life, but not an invalid of the sick and ailing kind. As long as she was not required to move about, she was able to bear her part in society like anyone else. Thornton had a good income now, and did not require a wife as a housekeeper, but as a com- panion and dear friend; and if he could only persuade Elsie to be that companion he felt that he should be a happier man than be had ever expected to be. The strength of this sudden pas- sion surprised himself. bn t he was in no doubt about it, and was prepared to prosecute his suit with all the ardour and intensity that often marks the love-makiug men who many late in life. (To be conduded in our next.)

DRESS AND FASHION IN PARIS So varied are the fashions and fancies of the present day, that it is almost more easy to say what is not worn and what is. For example, every description of mantle is worn, from the long Mother Hubbard paletots to the little carf mantles, draws tightly over the chest, and im- prisoning the arms, and including the large visite mantle, with its bright coloured lining and hand- some trimming of lace or fringe, or lace add fringe. Small capes ot various shapes are also made to match washing costumes, and the old-fashioned scarf is to be revived. The little Juanita mantle is one of the favourite models of the season, made in surah or satin merveilleux, and trimmed with Spanish lace and jet passementerie, or with fluffy ruches of its own material, which look especially elegant, and give a simple coquetry of uudeniable cachet. This mantle is gathered round the neck, a.nd has long ends, ganged to within a few inches of the edge, finished by aiguillettes, and loosely tied in front. Mousseline de laine, voile, and surah are cer- tainly the favourite materials for costumes this month, as their soft folds lend themselves so easily to the innumerable Bounces and drapiBgw now considered indispenJlable to a fashionable toilette some of the favourite colours for these are steel blue, lava gray, dead leaf, nut-brown, and ivory white, but we also see these charming fabrics in almost every shade and tint of colour, the new blues being very fashionable. One costume of nut-brown voile has the frost of tlie skirt composed of surah to match, covered with ecru embroidery, and a surah fichu, a la Paysaune, passed under the waistbaad, while another has the skirt entirely made of tiny narro IV flounces, headed by a scarf drapery arranged round the hips, and tied on the left sIde; the tight bodice is ornamented with a fichu gathered at the neck, and again at the waist. where it is finished with a long puti, somewhat like a chemise Russe, A very stylish visiting costume is of shot-brown and gold satin, with a rediugote of bronze brown embossed velvet, with tabs en revers at the back, uuited by cords. This dress is worn with a brown satin capote, orna- mented with shaded brown and gold feathers. Plain materials are always combined with some fancy material, either striped or chequered. Shaded stripes, from light to dark, or with the lightest shade in the centre, seem to be at the present moment tbe chief favourites; and as to the shaded ribands, they are in every possible colour and shade—ia fact, we may say that plain materials are used only as foils to these elaborate stripes and fancifully shaded tissues. The latest novelties in shaded materials are shaded tussores and silk lawns these can be bad wide, medium, or narrow stripes, in a single colour or in several, for fashion permits even this but we must always remember that these are only used for trimming or combiiiiug with plain ma- terials. For half-mourning, shaded grays are charming. Walking costumes have the skirts covered with gathered or pleated flounces, headed with a little tunic or scarf, passing round the hips, and form- ing a loop bow at the back. The bodices are mostly pointed in the front, and have short basques at the back. or else have their ends hidden uuder the scarf. Sleeve3 are tighter than ever, and the tournure is daily increasing in size.— MARIE GOCBAUD, in Myra's Journal for July 1.

BURlED EXPLOSIVES AT GLASGOW. At Kelvinside, near Glasgow, atiu vessel, capped and filled with about a pound of gun cotton, was found on Saturday morning in a croquet green. The gardener at the place struck it with a scythe, and then threw it out, and a plumber examining it handed it to the police. The spot where the infernal machine was found is within a few yards of the house of Sheriff Lees, aud if it had been ex- ploded the mansion must have suffered severely. The cannister in which the gun cotton was placed is in shape much like a miner's safety lamp. The conical top is of wood, and a capped copper tube extends into the interior, another projecting into the ground, so that the pressure of a boot, or the stroke of a croquet mallet would have been suffi- cient to ignite the explosive inside. A later telegram says :—"The police have ascer- tained that the supposed infernal machine found in the grounds of a mansion house at Glasgow, is one of Holmes' patent rocket signals, for use on board ships. It is believed that the rocket had been used as fireworks ou the Queen's birthday, and had been sunk in the ground by falling from a great height.

STABBING BY A BOY AT PLYMOUTH. A boy eleven years of age, Charles Weeks, lu., been received in Plymouth Hospital on Sunday evening, suffering from a stab of a very serioo^, chaacter inflicted by a bor one year yovm^er. While out bird uesting on Sunday a quari-^J arose" when the younger boy. named Carter., V,ocoming' enraged, shouted that lie would stali Weeks, Their companions van away, and Carter i?'i-ew a knife and stabbed Weeks just below tV. heart.

1 The Paisley Water Cotnixj^ionera have resolved 1 to bring water for domes^Q puiposes from near I Dairy. Ayrshire, tv. estimated cost of £100.000.

Y GOLOFLTGYMREIG Dymunir i'n gohebwyr Cymreig gyfeirio eugoVnfc» iaethau, llyfrau i'w hadolygu, &c., fel y caulyn —" Dafydd Morgans g, Hirwain, Aberdare."

AT EIN GOHEBWYR. Y msc goruchwyliaeth y gelyi) diweddaf wedi bod yn rhwystr i ni ysgrifenu sylwadau yr wyth- nos bon, dim ond nnig hysbysu fod y rhai can. lynol wedi eu derbyn yn ddyogel:—Hauddgarwch Crist (awdl)—Yr Agerdd (awdl eto-Ymdeithan i'r Ysgol Sul—Beth yw Mawredd—Y Wraig Feddw-Y Sarph-Y Cerub-Y Sarph (eto)—Yr Angel,

YK HEN LANC. Byw'n fynach heb uu feny v—wna'r hen lane, Druan 1 A fryn lledfy w Annedwydd a od iawn ydyw, Rhyna i'r bedd ar hauer by w. iiirhowy. G WEKTVTYSUN.

BEDDARGRAFF Miss Sarah Ann John. (Buddugol yn Eisteddfod Pisgah Pil, Dydd Calan, 1880,) Sarah Ann John, Ion, ilwch—gweryd oer Gyrwyd hi, yn nhegwch G«vauwyn, Hoff flodyu mor fflwch, Ion a'i iiawliodd, na wylwch. CYNFIGWTSON.

CYMERIAD. Y dyn ei liun a we i ei gymeriad, Gweithredoedd y w defnyddiau pwythau'r gwead; Cynedufau'r enaid ydy w'r gweiiliau eirian, Sydd yo ei v.au, ac wrthyut mae yu hougiau; Ac osyn ddrwg y gweuir y cymeriad, Nis gellir byth dad-wueud un pwvth o'r gwead Rhywddu leu fvdd-am dragu yddoldeb guddia, o olwg dyn, heb wyneb y Gorucha. Cymeriad drwg llosg-defnydd yur, I fythol dau tiigofaiut Duw. Gymeriad da, mae hwn yn dra gvvahanol, Gwaenedig oil o ryw edafedd nefol, Mae enw hwn o draw yn peraroglu, Nes denu gwlad o ddynion idd ei garn; Gymeriad Ha gwisg o ddyfol dlysni, Mae naws y nef o houi yu persawru, Fy enaid drud, cyn myn'd o flaen dy Farnwr," Myn wisgo hon yn deilwng o'th Waredwr, Cymeriad da, rhyw fantell y w, Brydrertha'r dyn ag harddvvcii Duw, Treboetb. ALFJtTN.

PENILLION COFFADWRIAETHOL I'r div>eddar Air Samuel Parry, Merthyr Tydfil. Ar derfyn oes o lafur Yr huuodd .Pan y gu, A chollwyd Cristiou cy wir Ac anwy genym ni Fel afal yn aedifedu llhwng brigau pren yr ardd; 'lioedd yntau wedi g ynu 0 dan ei fuciiedd hardd. Y Cristion duwiolfrydig A dieuliodd einioes hir, I dy vys byd llygredig, I lwybrau'r sanctaidd dir; Ni welwyd purach Cristion 0 fewn y byd erioed, Hyfrydweh gan eiu calan, Yw dilyn 01 ei droed. Ar fynwes Merthyr Tydfil Y cododd haul ei ddydd, Ac yno y macliludodd Heb Burhyw gwtnwl -pr-u .V! A thra bo Taf yn chwarau Ei ciian ar glustiau'r Bydd ei gymeriad yntau, Yn peraroglu'r lie. I bnro moesau Merthyr Ymdrechoedd iiy-d ei Nes glauio dros ei lafur 1 wis;jo coron hedd; Pobpeth a fyddaiyuo I odi moes a rldn; I roi ysgwydd dauo 'Hoed ef y cyutaf an Y n Baenor i Bontmorlaia Am lawor blwyddyn bu. A blaenor a'i boll ymgais I moesau hi Diragrith, unplyg ydoedd Heb gelsio dya; A safai dros wirionedd, Heb ofni gwg yr uu. Yn ddewryn myddin dirwest, Y treuliodd oes i ben, Ac ni bu neb mwy gonest Yn ehwifior faner wen Yr Ysgol Sul a gollodd Un o'i ffyddlonaf biant, Y dV yrnod y cymerodd Y Nefoedd yr hen saut, Yn mynwent Oefucoedcymmer, O huned mwy mewn hedd; DAW engyl gyda phleser Yn fynych at y bedd; Pan fyddaf inanau'n nesu I'r tynwent ar fy nhaith, TJwch beddrod Samuel Parry Ty walltaf ddeigryn maith, j J. TWYNOG JEFFREYS.

TELYNEG BRIODASOL I Mr Wm. Rees, Glandare, Aberdare, a Miss Powell, Hirwain. Fe welwyd rltesyn prydferth, A lili wylaidd wen, Mewn gardd yn tyfu unwaith, Pob ben Dan bwysau enwd o flodatj, Y blodau mwyaf hardd, Y rhosyn coeh a'r lili Oedd bell ar flodau'r ardd. Prydferth wh teg y rhosyn Gadd eerch y iiii wen, Deuiadol drem y lili Tra'n gwylaidd bly&u'i pheu, Enillodd serch y rhosyn— Y ddwy-serch aeth 1a un, I ymddeddwydda bywyd Dan belydr feuaa cttn. Ein Mr Rees yw'r rhosyn A welwyd genym ui, A'r wylaidd deg Miss PowelL Y lili ydyw hi; H oedd et yn mhlith y meibion Fel rhosyn yn yr ardd, A hithau'n mhlifch ei ehrd-rvw Ffll gwjrlaidd lili harid. Bastfe ad«g ea priodi— ol art- fawr y byd, rhosyn coeh a lili Sy'n a>v r yn byw yn nghyd Haul diwrnod eu priodus Hyd byth barhao'n wyu, Heb gwmwl rhwng ei wyneb A'r p&r dedwyddaf hyn. Ehown iddynt deg goronaa o flodau bythol-wyrdd, A phlaned cef rosynau o lwyddiant hyd eu ffyrdd; En cyfoeth lo'n cynyddu, Ymtaged gaut ar gant, A hiroeø meddiauu Heb lid,-a. rhea o blant. Hafod. E-N R-e.

LLINOS CENypD, CAERFFILI, Ton-" Gweuith Gwyn." O Llioos Cenydd liawddgar. Ion, Liawn o biydferthion ydyw, Ei swynol lais—fel arian glyen Ddadseinia'r entryeh lieddyw; ar led drwy'r wlad, d am dani. A d uchel lef aerffili. Ein Llinos hoff yn llenwi sydd Gyngberddau'r dydd drwy'i thaltnt, Ac yn gwetteiddio pawb a'i clyw O'i diluw-hwy hadlonent; 0 enau hon y dawusia can, Ysbrydol gynghau odlau, A cherfia ar bob inoesol fod Deilyngdod ei thalentau. Hawddamor i Llinos lan, Yn ngwlad y gan uchelfri, Mae llwybrau clod o'th flaen heb os. Ti ddeui'n Llioos Cymru 1 ofal lor rho di dy hun, A glyn wrth orsedd Celi, Dan fendita Duw ti ddiffael Yn ail i Madam Patey. G roes wen. EI HEDMT#T»I\

BOREU 0 FAL Henffych iti foreu siriol, ddyfodiad fel y wawr, X Mae rbyw fywyd adue 1 yddol Yn ymdaenu dros y llawr Gwisga'r ei mautell newydd Gyda blodau ar ei bron, Corau'r wig gilydd, groesawu, foreu lion. Deuaist dithau yn dy amser I roi'r Haf ar orsedd wen Khoddwn ninau yn ein balchder Goron beudith ar <1y ben Buom trwy y 'n nysgwyl, A gobeithio Jy f wyuhau; Balm i g don yw dy breswyl, O arddercbog foreu o Fai. Codi mae'r arddercbog huan, Heddy w'n harddach nag erioed Mwy peroriaetb sy'n y gydcan, Glywir draw ar frigau'r coed. Teimla'r hen ei fron yn cowyddo,1 Baich ei gefu ysgafuhau, Allan a i araf rodio Gyda'i ffou ar foreu o Fai, Foreu tawel, mor heddychol— Heddwch sydd yn gwiago'th wedd, Dy dyuerwch pur rhagorol •> yi 1 Sydd i'r byd yn llawn o hedd ■, t Cwyd yr afiach gwan i fynv— llawenu dan ei gwyn, Teimla nerth i ddod o'i wely Dau dy wenau, foreu niwyn, ,J' Yr awelou rhwng y cangau f ) Sy'n uogleisio min y dail, J Ac yn chwareu bloda A'u cusauu ar y 'n ail; s. J Chwery bywyd ar y glei^vjd, Dawnsia anian ar y bVyn, Canwn ninau o law^ydd Am dy weled, fleu gwyn. O mor swyuo). yw tlysineb A phrydfIV: hwch aniau dlos. Pan fo'r^h'aul a'i serchog wyneb Yu ar, ianu gwlitli y nos o hlardduneb aunesgrifiol, ,t-e: odidog foreu hraf— Mae rhywfwYDlant pur a nefol 1; Yn nynesiad lion yr Haf. Treforest. MAKOD.

FATAL STEAMER COLLISION. On Friday night tbe steamship Columbine, of and to Hull, from London, was run into by the steamship Pesher, from Bremen to London, when near the g wann Lightship. The Columbine was I struck on the port quarter and very seriously j damaged, aud the steward, named William Tuao, ( a negro, who was lying in hit berth. WM instantaneoualv killed*

FARMING NOTES. THE WEATHER. Little complaint of the weather or the past week can well be made, for it was so very dry and fiue at the early part, that many f%rme! a ere its close were again calling o t for rain, and in many places showers have again fallen to do a great deal of good. I-variably at the present period conflict- ing accounts are rife of the appearance of the growing grain crops. In not a few districts wheat is considered too t in in plant, aud on heavy lan 1 gen. rally it is remarkably short in the straw. In Scotland the early sown turnips have been very much des royed by fly, which has deteriorated iu no small measure from the flattering pros- pects which the northern kingdom presented a month since, The situation generally, however may be considered as having ix.iuch improved further south, and dairy farmers in particular have much more grass in the pastures than they found a fortnight ago. Siieep, too, are no longer short of food, and the greaiest of blessings now to be desired are a good kerning and ripen- ing period for the young coin which go so very far far in determining the actual character of the harvest. Throughout the South of England far- mers have been busy during the past week putting in the swede crops, aud will be very much engaged at the eame work and sowing common turnips during the ensuing week. AI though the fly has been bus}-, prospects are moderately goo-i for tui nips as yet-,—Chamber of A'iriculiitre Journal, AGRICULTURAL PIWSPI::ClS. The soakiug rains which occurred very generally on Fri iay and Saturday h:¡ve materially assisted the corn crop i -excepuiti, perha;« the v heats, which are moutly pass, the stage in which rain would have beeu of benefit to tlieii-aucl have doubtless been the saving of many an acre f root ciops, i rifoiium, saiufo:u, aud layers are now generally iu s -ath, aud very light crops they all are. Wheat is getier-Ily in ear and is almost everywhere short in straw. Where the barleys are in ear .here is sc ircely any straw. Beaus are light, an ao uot show well for pudding peas are light in the haultne and very backward. Of mea- dow hay there is little or none. For what kind of produce will the farmer be able to obtain a aogd money return this year 1—Mark Lane ExpressT HAYMAKING. Haymaking has commenced in not a few dis- tricts with, it is to be feared, very light crops of grass, but whatever their character, it is far better to cut them early rather than wait for an uuder- growth, as the top grziss by so doing w ould sadly lose quality. In the old times grea "mistakes used often to be made by the farmer imagining tiiat he ought at all times to wait for more growth if the cut seemed too light, considering that whatever amount of grass would grow he would be sure of it in after feed, if not in hay, if the cutting took place. Consequently it must be wrong to allow the top grass to deteriorate before the cutting takes place iu any case. The principles of vegetable physiology would teach that all plants, after attaining to the bloou. m stage, harden in the stalks and fibres, the soiubje juices being rapidly converted to woody substance. This shows that grasses and hay should be cut before such hardening takes place, and tlie gr,"at art which bears on the point is to take the grass crops just at the stage before actual deterioration affects any of the grasses. In fact, better take a little and good than wait for a heavier lot of in- different quality, especially as by so doing there would naturally be earlier and much more abun- dant after-grass for feeding purposes.—Chamber of Agriculture Journal. THE AMERICAN WHEAT SUPPLY. Alike from official and non-official sources we bear this week emphatic opinions that America cannot this year look forward to such au abundant harvest as she has enjoyed of late. It is impossible im these days that English farmers should be quite uninterested in such news. The last monthly report of the Agricultural Department at Wash- ington, which as we noticed last week has just received a new chief, gives the area of spring wheat in the States this year as covering only 86 acres for each 100 sown in 1880, and this, though the condition is perhaps fully equal to last year's, means probably a reduction of yield of upwards of two million quarters. On the other -hand, while the breadth of winter wheat has been put at some 4 per cent. in excess of last year, it is said to have suffered much from severe weather, the condition of the crop being seriously impaired, affording expectations of only about ti ree-tourths of a crop. The position would thus be about 18 per cent. worse than at this time last year, and calculations have been made by experts showing an estimated deficiency of six and one-third mil" lions on this account alone. There are other estimates gauging the total deficiency at a considerably higher figure even than this, and a falling off of from twelve to fifteen million quarters, and that, too, principally on the Atlautic slope, has been hinted at. It would seem Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana furnish the heaviest complaints as to the existing s ate of matters: and not weather only, but, as we have been warned in Messrs Read and Pell's Reuert, iBsect enemies have been at work—the chinch bugs and Hessian fly being specially denounced. Cali- fornia, also, speaks of cold Weather, drought, and low-conditioned crops; while the effect of all these rumours has already been felt in the rapidly drooping quotations of many American railways at the close of last week.-Citambei- of Agriculture Journal.

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. [FROM THE "MARK LANE EXPRESS. "J LBT TELZGRLPIL I The westher during the past week has, with the exception of a few cold nights, been highly favour. abie to the growth and maturity of all the crops. The wheats, now that they are in ear, do not quite fulfil the expectations warranted by the earlier stages of their growth they are smaller altogether and weaker in the straw than they promised to be a mont i ago. Therreat scarcity of fresh samples of English wheat at niarkets throughout the gantry has again been a marked feature of the trade, and prices have advanced 6d to 18 per quarter in many provincial exchanges. In London sellers unsuccessfully attempted to obtain similar advance on Monday last, although certain foreign wheats were bought at higher rates than previously obtained. On Friday however, English wheat was rather in favour of sellers. whilst foreign slightly de- clined. Flour steadily maintained itB value, and the sals is rendered easier by smaller foreign arrivals. Grinding barleys in small supply and values are firm. Malt unchanged in value, but the demand has improved in some provincial ex- changes. Native beans and peas are not quotabiy affected by the changes which have occurred in values of foreign growths.

GREAT FIRE AT THE VICTORIA DOCKS, LONDON. A destructive fire, which threatened to attain very alarming proportions, broke ottt on Monday afternoon in the Victoria Docks. On the first alarm being given it was erroneously reported that the conflagration was to be found in a timber- yard belonging to Mr Burt, but it was quickly disoovered that the seat of the fire was at some sheds nearer the dock gates on the south side, and almost opposite the spot, on the north bank of the basin, where occurred a similar heavy destruction of propertv a few month since. When the outbreak was first discovered, shortly after two o'clock, by some dock employes, the hydrants placed at intervals along the wharves were turned on, until the arrival of the steamers, for which messengers were sent. Meanwhile the two dock floats were brought up and continued playing upon the flames without cessation throughout the remainder of the evening and all night. The metropolitan engines and two West Ham steamers, who received the call at 2.30 p.m., were speedily on the scene, and under the direction of Superin- tendent Campbell, of the Commercial-road station, and Chief Superintendent Smith, of the West Ham brigade, worked with a will, and so far succeeded that at six o'clock t e fire was prevented spread- ing, and one of the West Ham steamers remained to assist the floats in playing upon the cumber. some piles of smouldering jute marking the area swept by the flames. The sheds wholly destroyed were numbers 37 and IS. each 150ft by 130ft, in which were ware- housed 4,000 bales of jute, belonging to City merchants. Adjoining these, on the right hand side, stood a large guano shed, 220ft by 200ft, Although the partition consisted of tarred board- ing, which was very much ssorched, the shed was happily saved, a part of the roof, tio N-, ever, being burnt. The premises to the rear, sheds 37A and 35, containing coffee, were damaged by the heat, which is said to have been very intense. The wind was light, but blew in the direction of the basin, and considerable apprehension was felt on account of t'e shipping. A corrugated iron building erected on the jetty, however, was proof against the fire, and under cover of this protection the barges and vessels lying alongside were re- moved to the further bank of the basin in safety.

PRESENTATION TO CARDINAL NEWMAN. On Sunday Cardinal Newman was presented by the members of the oratory, Edgbaston, with Lis ))ortrait, painted by W. W. Guess, A.R.A. The address which accompanied the painting expressed the gratitude and joy of the congregation at his elevation to the cardinalate. Cardinal Newman, w ho appeared in excellent health, thanked them heartily for a memorial so especially personal. It would years hence bring back vividly the remem. brance of his face, and would carry-on inco the far future a tradition of what he was like. He regarded it as an especial kindness that the sub- scribers wished it to be left as a heirloom to the fathers of the oratory, for by so doing they recognised what was ever present to his owu mind, that they would never have cause to show affection towards him but from the co-operation of those around him. When friends in years pa3t paid him similar compliments, he had asked him- n what he had done to merit that, bitt now the sovereign Pontiff had singled him out for the highest mark of favour, he might receive then present gift without the appearance or fear of arrogance or presumption.

INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS' PEDESTRIAN MATCH. On Monday morniuc, shortly after midnight. the great six days' pedestrian match f r £ 200, and Sir J. D. Astlev's Challenge Belt, which carries with it the title of long-distance champion of the world, was commenced at the Marble Rink, in the Clapham-road, between the champion, Charles Ro\\ ell, of Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, and the famous American pedestrian, Edward Faysou Weston, of Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A. The men go as they please," and he who travels the longest distance, running or walking, between now and Saturday wight, wi 1 be the winner. The present makes the seventh contest for the belt, which has been v-on in turn twice by Daniel O-Leary, his best record being 520 miles then Charles Rowell. won with 500 miles 180 yards; Weston witii 550 miles and Rowell twice running with 530 and 560 miles respectively. Three times previously the race has taken place in Ne v York, and twice in London. Should Rowell win the present match it will be his third successive victory, and he will become the owner of the *pby.

GENERAL SLRF, ROBERTS. PliEbENTATION OF A DIPLOMA. Lord Aberdare presided on Saturday evening1/ m the Hall of the Society of Arte, at a npeciaf meeting of the Royal Historical Society, when t diploma of honorary fellowship of the society was presented to Major-General Sir F. S. Roberts, G.O. B., V.G. Lor Aberdare described in uetaii the distinguished career of General Roberts during the Mutiny in India, afterwards ia the expedition to Abyssinia, and subsequently in the Afghan campaign, where he fought the battle wi)ich WIM the means of bringing the war to an end and, from his success, there was probably not a mors popular man in England than Sir F. Roberts, Hardly had he returned home when anot er war broice out iu the 'Transvaal, and General Roberta was called upon to roceed to South AL ica in the service of his country. It had been truly said that there were members who acted history aud big. torncs w o recorded their deeds, and they could do no narm in honouring one ho had borne as Retive part iu the history of the time. Tlia chauman then presented the dii loma to General Roberts in the na-. e of the" society.—Sir Fc Roberts, in acknowledging the great honour i'e 'd received at the ban Is of the -oval Historical Society, said the chairman had referred in far too terms to his services as a softer,_anci aunug the war in Afghanistan, Tlif hisMry ot the war in that country would nt doubt, be written by some one capable of dealing witÍl it truthiully and impartially. What he had to say regarding that war had already appeared in his despatches or in the Blue Books about Afghanistan, and therefore it was not for him to occupy t eir time then. Afghanistan during the last half-century had twice played n important part in our history, and he believed she would, stili play a yet iiicie important part. If he began' to give them his views with reference to the' country he might not kuo-v wliere to stop, and he would content himself with assuring them that he highly appreciated and valued this document, which conferred on him the i:onolir of tiie ii,ein- bersuip of their society. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the society was cordially adopted on the motion of Mr Cornelius Walford, seconded by Mr H. H. Howard (.Manchester), after which the members separated.

LUDICROUS OCCURRENCE AT A TOWN HALL. Momentary excitement, and no Hi, Ie amuse* meiit, was caused at the Town-hall, Liverpool, and in the immediate neighbourhood, by an iuci, dent which took place there, and although tht result of the "outrage" in this case was not so serious as that recorded Ii ttle more than a week ago, the occurrence justifies a brief account of the circumstances connected with it. it. seeim that a man named Williams, whose progress wa(' materially assisted by a wooden leg, appeared in front of tiie mayor's town headquarters, and began declaiming in an excited manner about soma faucied wrongs which, it appeared, a whole series of chief magistrates of the city had failed to make right. The man's manuer soon attracted acro >d of the curious, and amidst much matter which was incoherent, it could be gathered that the chief element of his complaint was that in conse* quence of so many holes being left in the streets it was extremely awkward for him to get along with comfort on his woodeu leg. The quickly-gathering crowd only aeeiued to add fuel to the flame of his excited tirade. Suddenly ceasing his animated speechifying, the man took off his wooden leg, and, after balancing it skil- fully for a moment or two, threw it with veil* directed aim through one of the panes of the mayor's parlour window, exclaiming, iif a loud voice, fm not a Fenian but rH have revenge." His worship the mayor {Mr Alderman W. B. Forwood), who was seated at the table in the room at the time, was naturally much surprisedl at the sudden appearance of wiiat was not at all unlike another Fenian infernal machine, but the surprise was merely momentary, as, on rising to ex inline the missile, he found it was only a piece of wood. The one-legged culprit was immediately seized by a police-constable and marched off to tue detective-office, and the comical effects of the prisoner's ups and downs" as he was takes along Dale-street, followed by an official carrying the wooden limb which had smashed the window, caused immense amusemeut allumg the crowdi which were attracted by the strange sigut.

WILL OF THE LATE MR. E. HERMON, M.P. The will of the late Edward Herman, :M.p.. who died on the 6th of May. was proved on the 10th inst. by the executors, Richard Hermon, of 23. Fortress-road, Kentish Town, Middlesex Alexander Stavely Hill, of Oxley Manor, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Q.(' M.p. • an(j John James, of 13, Suffolk-street, Pall Mail East^ Middlesex, solicitor. The deceased gentleman was described as late of 13, Berkeley-square, in the county of Middlesex of Prestou, in the county of Lancaster; and of Wyfold Court, Heniev-on* Thames, in the county of Oxford. The personalty was sworn under £ 588,G05. There are no charitable bequests whatever. A legacy of £2,000 is bequeathed to each of the above-named executors and trustees. There are numerous legacies, together amounting to 2MOOO, in favour of brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, farm bailiff and trame-keeper also small legacies to clerks and domestic servants. Subject to the payment of these bequests, all the re Ity and personalty is vested iu tin trustees, with powers of sale, and to pay £3,500 per annum to the widow of the de- ceased a bequest of £ 20,000 to stepson, Edward Henry Ryan also of two sums of £ 10,000 to his sisters, Mary Palmer and Agnes Matilda Hughes with power of appointment. Ihe income of one- half the residue ie devised te the son of the deceased, and of the other half to his daughter^ with powers of at<poinfcm«nt to each.

COMPENSATION FOR A KISS. At the Hammersmith police court, John Kiinp* ton, a young man Mvingia Meltna-road, ShephetdVi Bash, was summoned for assaulting Mary Mar- shall.—The complainant said that on the 9th she was walking in Shepherd's-bush w heu tha defendant came up behind her and kissed her. He followed her and kissed her again. She bad her mistress's baby in her arms, and could not prevent him. She never saw him before,—Tbe defendant new offered an apology. He said he had been to a wedding, and was not sober. He had a wife and five children, and did not wish to kiss girls, {Laughter).—Mr Paget said it was not to be eo. dured that a girl should be thus assaulted against her will. He enquired of the comulaiuant if she was willing to accept compensation if he clwee to maite it.—The complainant replied that the de- fendant ought net to fee free. She wae willing to accept reasonable compensation.—Mr Paget then directed Serjeant Cornwall, the officer of the court, to go with the parties into the clerk's office while the terms were arranged, telling the defeudaut he must make a humble ipology.Subsequeiitly the complainant told the magistrate that she was satis- fied.—Mr Paget then allowed the summons to be withdrawn.

CAPTURE OF AN IMPOSTOR AT BRECON. A JEREMY DIDDLE R." At the borough police on Monday, before tons Mayor (Alderman De Winton), Messrs. Jos. Joseph, and B. C. Rich, Henry Miller, in custody, wae charged with obtaining food and lodging from William Price, Llanfaes, by false pre- tences and on the 23rd April last with stealing a pair of cuffs and a collar.Prisoner came to complaiu- aut's house, representing he was agent for a large Insurance Company, and bad lived at Newport several years, and paid 21 a week for his lodgings. Mrs Price agreed to take him, and on the follow- ing Monday prisoner asked Mrs Price to change him a k5 note, but not being able to do so, he asked for the loan of a sovereign, which was lent him, and also a pair of cuffs and a collar, as pri- soner said his luggage was at the station. He did Dot come in that night, but next morning came in early, saying he had met a friend; ordered his dinner, but never returned. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three months hard labour. The Mayor was informed that defendant was apprehended on leaNii), the gaol, where be had been serving one month for a similar otfenca at Hay, and on his release he would again be ap* prehended for like offending at Talgarth,

SIX DAYS' SWIMMING MATCH. A Six Days' Swimmiug Match commenced oa Monday afternoon at the Westminster Aquarium, between Captain Webb, the swimmer of ibe Channel, and W. Beckwith. The match is for a stake of 2200 and for a sum of money added by the Aquarium Company. The hours of swimming are limited to ten each day, the race commencing at one o'clock and finishing at 11 p.m. It will be remembered that the same two men met a short time b ck, when W. Beckwith conceded Captaiu Webb a start of two miles in 16. Webb, on that occasion, however, won easily, and after swimming for eigh t miles, Beckwith, fiuding all chance of wiuning hopeless, ceased to persevere. On the present occasion the men of course meet ou equal terms.

FATAL ASSAULT AT A WORK- HOUSE. At the Clerkcnwell police-cnurt, on Monday afternoon, James V est, aged 69, pauper inmate of St. Paucras Workhouse, was remanded tor a week, charged with causing the death of Philip Lee. It is stated that on Saturday afteruoou the inmates of the workhouse were proceeding to tea, when the deceased pushed pass the prisoner, who struck him across the head with a heavy stick, and when he was down otuerwise assaulted him. He died on Sunday morning. Tlie prisoner said be only acted in self-defence,

CAPSIZiNG OF A PLEASURE YACHT. On Sunday afternoon a small sailing ht¡, which started from Gravesend, capsized, and her occupants, three young tueil, natives of Graves- end, were drowned.

RUMOURED^LYUILFSESSION O PARLIAMENT. ( There was a strong rumour in the Hoitseof Commons on Monday uigh-t that the Governui nt will to-day, iu view of the pressure of public business, propose au Autumu Session, Parlia- meH-t to be adjourned in the first week of August, and reassembling early in October.

The Hospital Sunday contributions received at the Mansion House up to Monday evening ex- ceeded £ 5,000. The Central News understands that the Marquis of Huntly has placed his resignation of the lost of Captain of Geutleman-at-Arms in the hands of the Government, but this step is not dot to any differences on the subject of the Land Bill. The noble Iviarouis iataadA wadding nHssfrd