The Cardiff Times

THE HARVEST IN SOUTH WALES. REPORTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS. The following reports were received on Tues- day :— COWBRIDGE. There is, unfortunately, no room for doubt that the farmers in this district will be no better off, as far as harvest prospects go, than their fellows in other parts of the country. It is useless to dis- guise facts, and gi ving matters agricultural the very best of the twists and turnings of the discussion, it would be an unworthy subterfuge to say that the outlook for those who depend on the fruits of the Boil for their existence is anything but depressing. The seed-time was fair enough, but the harvest is blost unpromising. There has not only been an Unusually wet season, but the temperature has been so very changeable—now sultry, now almost frosty-that the crops have really not had a fair thance, and unless there is a long spell of sun- shine the universal feeling among the agricultu- rists in this district is that the season of 1882 will be one of the most disastrous on record. This is the more deplorable because it is frankly admitted by those who have the principal cause to complain that farming has long been on its l: beam-ends," and that nothing but exceptionally good seasons will bring relief to the farming interest. It is true that sunshine, and plenty of it, would tnend matters considerably, but there bas been such an anxious looking for tnany weeks past for that all-important desideratum,that people begin almost to despair of fair weather. We have literally had no_ summer IIp to now, and the grain crops, especially, are Buffering, not merely from the incessant moisture to which they have been subjected, but from the parasitic development consequent upon it. Under the most favourable circumstances the harvest cannot but be a very moderate one, and if mat- ters do not mend—well, we hope that they will, I to that we may be spared the painful contretemps, which is known as "the worst coming to the worst." From general enquiries made from the farmers of the neighbourhood, we are able to place the following statement of the crop pros- pects before our readers :— MEADOW HAY AND CLOVER.—Where the crops have been got in earlier on there is not much room to complain, for the grass as a rule has been thick and heavy. But since then the wea- ther has been so bad that scarcely half the fields in the neighbourhood have been cut, and at the time of writing there are hundreds of acreil of fodder which are rotting for want of the necessary dry heat for stacking. Clover is very light, and this is surprising considering the favourable con- dition under which the seed was got in. There were very few frosts, not much rain, and it was anticipated that the crop would, in oonsequence, be above the average, but from some unaccount- able reason the grass is thin and attenuated. Little hopes are entertained that the second crop will be anything but a comparative failure. Meadow hay is a heavy crop in favourable localities, but in cold low-lying places the reverse is to be said; but the difficulty has been to get it in in good order. For three weeks there has not been a chance, and unless the weather Very soon alters the farmers will be very serious losers. The sun is losing its power every day, the dew is falling heavier and earlier in the morning, the days are getting shorter, and all these circum- stances have, of course, a tendency to handicap the agriculturist in securing his hay. Here we are past the middle of July, and half the hay still tmgamered, whereas in favourable seasons all should be safely carted and stacked before the leafy month of June has run its usually pleasant course. WHEAT.—The want of sunshine has had a bad effect upon the wheat everywhere in this district. There is an inclination to rust, and the parasites which prey upon the plant have been busy, encou- raged in their attacks by the moisture of the sea- son. In rare instances there may be a fair crop, but as a rule there will be a considerable drop below the average. Matters may be considerably mended if there is a continuance of sunshine, but from the general inquiries we have made, we are afraid that the prospects are far from encouraging. It is on record in these parts that everything has been safely carried by the 26th August, but this year it is on the cards that no wheat will be cut by that time. Everything depends now upon the sunshine, and unless plenty of it is vouchsafed for the next two months, there will, we are afraid, be a falling off in regard.to the prospects of the wheat crop from bad to worse. OATS AND BARLEY.—Much the same may be paid of the oats and barley. There is no likeli- hood of anything like an extra crop, indeed—and it seems hard to have to continue the sad story— there is every appearance that this year's crops will be below the average. Not only do the ears look thin and starved, but the prevailing cold weather has been against the straw, which is much impoverished. ROOTS.—Potatoes are very bad everywhere. They have been touched by the blight, and it is almost needless to add that they are soft and watery. The blight increases with the rain, and, unless there is some change from the incessant rain, the crop will be very nearly a failure, so far as money Baking goes. Mangolds, swedes, and turnips are at present the most thriving crop we have, but they do not want a drop more rain. After they I have been well rooted mangolds do not suffer appreciably from want of moisture, but, on the other hand, they like hot sunny weather. Man- grids, so far, are a bit backward, but there is no I occasion for despairing if the weather changes for the better. Swedes, too, are good at present, I and turnips ara iair crop, and all the roots-bar the potatoes—may turn up trumps if the rain folds off, and we get a spell of dry weather. BEANS.—Very few beans are grown in this feeighbourhood, but what there an are not very promising. They are for the most part troubled with theblight, which has been very busy with like plantB, and is likely to affect the produce of titf pods. GENERAL. —It is well known that the farmers hereabouts have had to sell their cattle in order to Make ends meet, and therefore they are more de- pendent on the crops. We are glad to hear that •ne landlord—Mr Alan Bruce-Pryce—has just returned 10 pei cent of the rental to his tenants. BONVILSTONE. Owing to the great quantity of rain there is but B very small quantity of hay being stacked in this Neighbourhood. What is had is chiefly clover; hay. The greater part of the meadow nay has Dot been cut. Com crops seem light, particularly wheat, which looks very weak. fiue fears gener- ally here are that the crops will be much lighter than last year'showing to the wet and cold season. LLANTWIT FARDRE. In this district the weather has been very bad far the hay harvest, a great deal having been cut —heavy crops—but very little so far secured. The continuous rain is also much against the | ypain crUPIi-SU much wet with a very little sun. H there is not a change before long the harvest, will be anything but a good one to the farmers in this neighbourhood. > ABERAVON. The crop of hay in the neighbourhood is good, hwt a great deal has been lying on the ground for t < week or more, and has undoubtedly been dam- Aged by the heavy rains. The corn appears to be Of goea quality, but requires heat and sunshine, without which it is impossible to anticipate a favourable harvest. The potato crop appears good and healthy at present, and there is promise gf n fair crop of mangolds, swedes, and ttirnipa. itruit is scarce, having been much damaged by are great storm which occurred a few months ago. GAERLEON. The present rainy season most seriously affects ,*ricultural pursuits in this district. There is not Wore than about one-fourth of the hay made and hauled. There are scores—if not hundreds of acres-that have been mown,but ha\e remained in swathe for the last month. In some cases it has heeu turned over three or four times, and by this a great portion of it will not be of much use for forage. The sunny weather this (Tuesday) morn- ing tempted scores to recommence tfceir operations in the hayfield, but by midday rain set in again and all their labour was in vain. It is truly serious for the farmers, and it isfellred that many will be ruined by the present wet weather. FERRYSIDX The continuation of the wet weather in this district has seriously interfered with tire farmers, ynrl has in many respects checked the crops. The hay crop, on the whole, is very good in fact, father above the average. Large quantities have teen out, but are still lying on the ground in con- sequence of the inclemency of the weather, especially the seed hay, which is already spoilt. fit eorn crop* I can hardly say much yet, but fears are entertained that the ears will not fill wall owing to the wind and wet weather. Re- specting the green crops, the blight has already appeared on the potatoes* and it is feared the second growth will set in, which will materially injure the quality. It would be premature to ffive ah opinion on turnips and mangolds, but J fwing to the late season they aie rather behind. NEYLAND. Rain has been falling here alternately and 'Sometimes daily for the last fortnight. Come. jguentiy the hay has been greatly damaged, and in some places is spoiling for the want of fine weather tohanest it. Thpcereal crops average follows:—Oats, from 60 to 70 grains; barley, •Afcmt 24 wheat, about 40. lieing on thfe margin the sea we are not so much exposed to rain, as .1tN only get the droppings of the northern and JDttthern showers; yet some large fields measuring W0 and 40 acres are much exposed to the weather, sort I y on account of their situation, and partiy tMr the want of sheltering hedges, the fences con- sisting wholly of rails, therefore the corn is much beaten down. Everything now depends upon the weather. A continuance of this weather will prove disastrous • an immediate change would aasan a favourable though probably a late harvest. PEMBROKE. The crops around here are, in every respect, eqtial to a good average. The Cereals aid excel- lent, and if the next couple of months prove dry, heavy crcips will, no doubt, be caried in good con- dition. The hay crop, though in many parts ex- ceedingly heavy, is in a most deplorably condition At the time of writing, owing to the continued wet weather of the last fortnight. For about a fort- night latge quantities have been lying in the fields pn heaps, the rain which fell more or less every 4ay rendering it impossible to touch it. On Mon- day, however, the morning broke clear, with abrisk wind, which promised to dry up the wet, and allow the crop to be hauled the same -day. Naturally everyone who had hay down put hands to open and turn it. About 11 o'clock, fcstVever, the weather completely changed, and by soon it was raining in torrents, and continued so until the evening, so that many fields of hay which before had been in snug heaps were spread pat and so got completely soaked, and doubtless deteriorated in value in consequence. To-day (Tuesday), up to the time of writing afternoon), the weather has been dry, but ndw ap- years very threatening, and just a little rain has fallen, not enough, however, to stop the hauling, which has commenced in some places. Later.—The weather has again brightened u& and there is a brisk wind blowing from the S.W. W. If this continues, large ftnaatititfli wlU be Haled Uii*evening, i Haled Uii*evening, i ( SWANSEA AND GOWER iDISTRICZ, The long continuance of heavy rain is having an effect cat the crops generally throughout this dis- trict, The hay, which, under fiore favourable circumstances, would have been an average crop, is much reduced in quality and, with few excep- tions, will be bad, a quantity cut at the begin- ning of the month is spoiled for want of a little sunshine, and that which remains uncut is rotting in the ground. The storms of several weeks ago have lain the barley and oats where heavy in the ear, and the straw is stunted in some parts. The crop of these grains, which is about an average one, is sorely in need of sun. There is not mate- rial blight as yet, and should the weather improve within a few days, the crop will turn out an ave- rage one, though not so heavy as was anticipated. Potatoes are generally bad, disease having made its appearance early in the season, and the .few that are anything like good are very small. Man- golds are patchy, and under the average in quan- tity. There is an abundant crop of swedes, in fact they have seldom been known finer, and the crop is regular throughout the district. The cattle have fared tolerably well, the grass in the meadows being abundant. This is not a wheat- growing district, hut in those places where culti- vated, the condition is somewhat similar to barley and oats. BRIDGEND. The prospects of a good hay harvest which were held out a couple of months back have been set aside by the unseasonable weather which has pre- vailed throughout the present month. The seed and meadow hay had thrived well until then, but the frequent downpour of rain has prevented its being harvested. Some of the crops which had ripened early were well saved in stack, but a large acreage is ungathered In this district, much of which is totally spoilt. The absence of sun and the frequency of rain has made the wheat crops look sickly, and the flag is yellow and droopiug. The cereals are backward, and do not give promise of an aver- age yield, unless the sun's ripening influence speedily effects a change. The root crops are doing well but the fruit season was spoilt by the winds which prevailed during blossoming. Potatoes in some parts of the district are a good yield, but blight has shown itself badly in other parts. The agricultural outlook is at present cheerless, and during this week rain has fallen so frequently that it has in some instances washed the hay which had been cut into adjacent streams, and has entirely checked the hay harvest. PONTARDFLAIS. In this district the crop of hay is exceedingly good and ready for the scythe, or mowing machine, but the majority of the farmers are chary in commencing operations, as the weather has been wretched for the last fortnight—the rain coming down in a continual downpour. In a few instances it was cut, but the greater part of it is still ungathered, and sadly deteriorating under the influence of the continuous moisture. This will, no doubt, be utterly unfit for food in a few days. The river Loughor is full nearfy every day, and grave fears are entertained as to an overflow, which would cause great damage. One farm (Talycynllwyn) has already had about eight acres of good hay washed away by that river. OnTuesday the sun came out at intervals, but still more rain seems in store. The prospects of the harvest, should this weather continue, are gloomy in the extreme. The orops of hay and corn are heavy and promising. The weather must change favourablyspeedill or serious injury will be done. Should it change ffie harvest would be everything that is desirable. NANTYMOEL. The only crops of this district are httyani potatoes. The former is much heavier than usual, apd as it is a late district has not suffered from the wet. The potato crop is suffering much from the wet, the tubers not developing, but should there be a favourable change in the weather, may yet prove equal to former years. The disease has not set in to any extent up to the present. PONTYPRIDD AND RHONDDA. In these districts the harvesting operations are limited, but the little that has to be done is much handicapped by the continuous and heavy rains. There is not much complaint of the quality of the crops apparently a very fair average appears to have been yielded. There is no lack of vegetables, and the fruit is Koodand, as a rule, pretty plenti- ful. The potatoes are especially good, but rot and perpetual wet go together, and gloomy an- ticipations are entertained. Much of the meadow hay—a good cl op—remains, as elsewhere, ungar- nered, and unless a substantial change speedily seta it the outlook will be a truly dark one for the fanners, ABERAYRON. Scores of acres of mown hay in the immediate neighbourhood and up the Vale of Ayron, which were cut about a fortnight ago, are still lying on the ground, having been exposed to all the late rain. Much of it is utterly worthless for fodder. It is believed that the excessively wet weather will also considerably damage the quality of the wheat crops. Other crops are hopeful, TALGARTH. The harvest outlook is at present very gloomy, and the prospects are unpromising. The hay crops are generally good, but very little has been secured owing to the continued rain. there is a large quantity cut, which lies ready for harvesting should the weather prove more propitious. That which has been lying longest on the ground is now much deteriorated in value. Fears are entertained that, owing to the length of the wet season and the absence of sunshine, the corn crops will be in- different. NEW QUAY. The moist weather experienced during the past, month has been very favourable to the growth of bay and rye grass, both crops being very heavy. Throughout the neighbourhood rye has been cut, and in some instances the hay. Some of the farmers took advantage of the fine weather obtained a few weeks ago, and stack their crop in splendid condition, but a large number have j DOt done so, and their prospects, owing to the showery weather, are gloomy. The corn harvest also promises to be abundant, wheat and barley having just come to ear, and farmers are eagerly looking forward for bright warm weather to ena- ble their crops to ripen. The harvest, it is anti- cipated, will be late, owing to the prevalence of the present rainy weather. LLANYBYTHER. The prospects of th. hay harvest in this district j present a most gloomy aspect. As yet hardly any has been secured. All along the district the hay has been mowed three weeks ago, and isr by this time regarded as being totally worthless, owing to the incessant wet weather. Few large r farmers have commenced mowing, owing < mainly to the recent soaking weather. Farmers on the banks of the Tivy are continually entertaining grave apprehensions that the river will overflow its banks, causing irreparable loss to both cut and standing hay. The wheat crop is; fairly good. Barley and oats are very discourag- ing, particularly so on high land, in consequence of the past dhmp and raw weather, and in many instances will not be fit for the sickle this year. Potatoes—a good crop on the whole—show signs of rapid destruction from blast. The testimony of experienced farmers goes to show that more; than half the crop will be lost before digging time. Green crops are far better than last year, and promise to be a good average. CARDIGAN. f The hay harvest is very backward here; those who succeeded in getting it in form the exception and not the rule. A large quantity of hay has been down for three weeks or more, and is in a bad state, whilst that left standing is not in .R much better condition. The crop is unusually heavy. A few days of fine weather are much needed. The corn, on the wholes, is a fine crop, but it is feared, unless fine weather sets in soon, that the potato crop will be a failure. MILFORD HAVEN. There has been an average crop of hay, but the continuous wet weather prevents it being gathered in. Barley and wheat looks well, and a good crop is anticipated, provided there be a dry season for ripening. The recent rain & beginning to affect the wheat, but barley in this county is not yet sufficiently advanced to have received any damage. BUILTH WELLS. It is difficult to know what to say on this general question in the presence of so much dis- satisfaction and complaint. True the weather has not been favourable for the ingathering of the hay crops, while at the same time the produce has been most abundant. Here and there throughout this district some hay and clover has been securad intolerably good condition, while at the same time a large quantity is now on the gt-oUnd in a precarious state. Mueh of this, ho doubt, can be attributed to extreme impatience and lack of judgment. While the weather continues tort- settled, it must be highly injudicious to use the scythe so freely. The prospects in regard to general agricultural interests are all that can be desired.. MONMOUTH. Ray: Over an average crop; about one-fourth part made; a quantity spoiled, «tid the remainder UJcut, Wheat: Fair crop, but requires dry weather: smut prevalent in some, and in some parts much beaten down. Barley: Fair crop, and looking fairly. Oats: Average crop. Looks promising. This stands inolsture better than any other grain cropi Roots look tolerable, although in many parte the 1Iy took thetti, and Caused much ( trouble in a second planting. Potatoes Eariy crop splendid, but disease has appeared, GLOUCESTERSHIRE VALE. i The exuberant ciop of grasfe which A couple df I. months ago gave so much piomise has of lato > undergone a very chequered existence) and when the time ever it does— when for another year the scythe is restored to its place of keeping and riist until brought into requisition in 1882t it is feared t1íe hay harvest will be a poor one. During the laffit fortnight rain has been haunting the farmers in almost unceasing continuance, and if the Bun has shone for an hour, inspiring hope, it proved ouly as the "flattering tale, or Will- 1 o'-tiie-wisp." Large tract* have been washed away by the floods; acres of uncut grass can scarcely be gathered because of the recent deluge thousands of starts in the shire have been in a ;• partly-harvested condition in thenelds for h couple of weeks, damagfed, and in some casas rotten, and Unless fine weather comes shortly the bulk of the crop tVill be s&crifived. The whettt • has remarkably resisted the inJemeht weather, attributable to the strength and henithy position ■! before the w et Weather set in. If we can only secure some one weather now the cereal crops generally may be restored frnftn any injury hereto-, fore sustained. Without this favourable change in the elements shortly it is impossible to foresee the troubles ahead. Beans are likely to be strong in crop, and roots are vigorous. Fiue weather, notwithstanding, is much needed in order to clean the roots and eradicate the multitude of weeds forccd by the rains. The fruit prospects are bad, and hundreds of orchards may be visited without finding fruit, owing to the blight prevailing early in May. Potatoes are affected by the disease,' and the latter is making rapid progress duriug the last Week. RHYMtfEY. Owing to the continuous rainfall and boisterous weather for weeks past, the. harvest prospects in this valley begin to wear si very glooiuy asi^ct, 1a tha immediate bei,ghbQlllmaod farmers depend almost exclusively on hay crops, and the c*ru pro- duce engages next to nothiijg of their attention, jft$U14j9 J Welsh farmers of the present day. They find stock answering their purpose better since the great turn in the labour market. The only farm- ing enjoyed by our local farmers" are the mountainous" tips surrounding all the iron- works centres, which are our brightest ornaments. Large quantities of hay have been cut some weeks ago, most of which belong to the Rhymney Iron Company's farms, and during the whole of that time they have scarcely had weather for an hour to moveit,and consequently it cannot improve in con- dition. The last two or three days have been the worst—rain pouring in torrents unceasingly, and very stormy. Unless the clouds soon disperse affairs will look even more serious. The crops are considered a fair average, and in some in- stances very heavy.

COWBRIDGE FARMERS' CLUB. AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION. An adjourned general meeting of this club was held at the assembly-room of the Bear Hotel on Tuesday, for the purpose of transacting general business, to fix the prizes to be awarded at the next Christmas Fat Stock Show, and to discuss the Agricultural Tenants' Compensation Bills introduced into the House of Commons by Sir Thomas Aoland and Mr Chaplin; and also the revised draft of the Farmers' Alliance Land Tenure (England) Bill, 1882. The president of; the club, Colonel Turbervill, was in the chair, and there were also present—Messrs J. S. Gibbon, G. H. Jenkins, D. Owen, Spencer (St. Mary Church), J. Garsed, H. Thomas, Thos. Thomas (Bear. Hotel), W. V. Huntley, Thomas Morgan, W. T. Wright, E. Yorath, John Thomas (Cowbridge), R. Clement, W. Lloyd, J. Williams, J. John, David Thomas, D. Spencer, Edwards, the Rev. E. Jenkins, and Mr G. E. Tutton (secretary). The CHAIRMAN, after the formal business of the meeting had been disposed of, said that there were two Agricultural Tenants' Compensation Bills before Parliament, the first being introduced by Mr Chaplin, and the second by Sir Thomas Acland, which had for their object the strength- ening of the weak points in the Agricultural Holdings Act. The main provisions of these bills were directed to secure compensation to agricul- tural tenants in England but the present was. not the most favourable time for discussing the question. The Agricultural Commission ap- pointed by Parliament had been sitting for some years, and any recommendations which it made would have great influence with the Government when it came to deal with the subject. At pre- sent there was not the slightest chance of legislation on the subject, because the time of Parliament was at present absorbed by affairs in Ireland, Egypt, and Turkey, and indeed an autumn session was found to be necessary in order to do what was required in these directions. Under these circumstances it could not be expected that any bill dealing with agricultural subjects would have a. chance of being considered this session. Both the bills to which he had alluded had already been discussed in detail, and the general opinion appeared to be that there were good points in each, which amalgamated would make a good bill. He did not think any good purpose would be served by discussing the proposals at the present time,but he should be glad to hear what members might have to say on the subject. Mr VipBtGHT thought that what action they took should be in the shape of getting redress for Welsh farmers, who were very much overlooked by the legislature. He urged the necessity of im- pressing upon the central chamber the special wants and requirements of Welsh farmers. The Rev. E. JENKTNS objected to certain of the proposals, and said he did not think landlords should be compelled to accept any tenant who presented himself, nor did he agree that it was right that tenants should have the power of assign- ing their tenancies to ethers of whom the land- lord might not approve. He thought the general tendency of the proposed measures was to drive landlords and tenants into the law courts, which was a misfortune, for he need not insist, at this time of day, that the less the farmers and their landlords had to do with law the better it would be for all parties. He considered that of the two bills Mr Chaplin's was preferable, but he agreed that the provisions of the two might be so auial* gamated as to prove generally beneficial. Mr GARSED coincided with the chairman that it1 would be useless to discuss these bills at the pre- sent time. The report of the Agricultural Com- mission would have a very important influence on the Government in dealing with agricultural legis- lation. There were good points in both bills, and he had no doubt that a very good measure could be framed by the amalgamation of the two. Mr Chaplin's bill aimed at securing tenant right, while -that of Sir T. Acland ,went further, and fave the tenants the privilege of appealing to the nland Revenue Commissioners for compensation for improvements if the landlords refused to grant it. It was important, as far as they were con- cerned, to take care that when the Government came to deal with this subject the customs of the country should not be interfered with. He did not say that the customs of the country were perfect, because he thought that many things might be modified and improved, but it was not desirable that these customs, whichlWere the safe- guards of their interests, should be interfered with. As a whole he did not object to the bills, but there were some clauses in them which would have to be altered, as he considered them detri- mental to the best interests of the country, and, if they were persisted in, would upset the. relations which at present existed between tenants and landlords. Mr THOMAS MORGAN complained of the want of intelligibility in the Agricultural Holdings Act, and gave a general approval of Sir T. Acland's bill. Mr OWEN objected to certain clauses in Mr Chaplin's bill, especially those which had refer-, ence to compensation for limeing the land. He thought they should fight for maintaining the cus- toms of the country, which, after all, were superior i to Acts of Parliament. i The CHAIRMAN did not approve of the provi- ■ skins which allowed appeal- to the law courts, be- cause the more law they had the worse it would be for their pockets. There was nothing equal to a mutual understanding between landlords and tenants. He thought that there should be far- > mers' clubs in every district throughout the coun- try, and wherd this was impracticable they should rely on the provisions of the Agricultural Hold- ings Act. Districts should be allowed their own customs, and these customs should be considered by a central board, which might determine their justice or otherwise. He thought the weak points in the customs of the country were that they were not written, and that the valua- tions for outgoing and incoming tenants weie so divergent. He instanced a case at Bridgend, which was decided by Judge Falconfer. The out going tenant's valuation was j680, whilst the incoming tenant paid J610 in court as sufficient, and his Honour thought so to. Mr GARSED said the "question arose out of the value of manure. The CHAIRMAN remarked that this might be, but still the fact remained that there was a great dilfieretice between the two valuations. The discussion then ended, And the meeting adjourned.

MURDEROUS-A SSAULT AT SWANSEA. Emily Hopkins, a married woman, residing at 91, Langd on-place, was charged at the SWI; nsea police-court-on Wednesday, with assaulting and, wounding Henry John. a coal trimmer, by strik- ing him on the head with a spittoon, in the London Hotel, on Tuesday. Complainant ap- peared in court with a large wound on his head. He deposed that about 11 o'clock a.m. on the pre- vious day he was in the London Hotel, where also was the prisoner, whom he asked to take a glass of ale. He had known her previously by sight only. They bad been toge'fiw* about ten minutes, when another woman came into the room. He remained in the public-house about 15 minutes, during which time he paid for two glasses of porter each, for himself and the females. Wit- ness went out, leaving the two women together, ftnd returned in half-an-liour, as he thought he had lost some money. Prisoner and the other woman were there when he returned, and he ac- cused them of having taken his money. They both denied the accusation, and the land- lady threw some water in complainant's face, while the Woman with prisoner Hung two empty glassies at him, 1.)ne of which struck him ou the side of the head. Prisoner then took up a cast-iron spittoon from the floor, and threw it at complainant, striking him on the head with such violence that the spittoon broke in two. Blood flowed freely from the wound that had thus been inflicted, and he (complainant) was taken to the police-station, whecebis, head was dressed. Prisoner waa meanwhile apprehended.—' Emily Ashley stated that she kept the house in question, and remembered the complainant attd the two women coming in. She corroborated complainant's statement as to leaving the house, and returning and <«■sing prisoner and the other woman of robbinf him. Witness added that omplamant struck prisoner in the stomach, and she (prisoner) then threw the spittoon at him. She did hot see the prisoner strike eomplairftint with the spittoon.—P.O. Gill deposed to apprehending prisoner shortly after 12 o'clock irt the London Hotel. She asked witness' what she was arrested for, and he told her that it was for unlawfully wounding. To tins she re- plied that the prisoner kicked her befbre she StrXick hitn.—Mr Geo. Sibbering. a nurgeon practising at Swansea, said that he was called on Tuesday to see the complainant* who was at the police-statioft. He found him suffer- ing from a wound in the top of his head an inch- and-á-halflong, an artery having been divided. The wound could have been inflic- ted by such a thing as A spittoon. Blood flowed profusely torn 'the wound.—Emily Ashley, the landlady of the London Hotel, was re-called, and in reply to the bench she said she did not know what had become of the broken spittoon.—In de- fence prisoner expressed her contrition for what .a!1e had done, adding, I only did it in self- • defence. If I had not done it he would have knocked me down. He did try to hit me down several times."—Prisoner was committed Intake her trial at the next assizes, to be held at Swansea. She was admitted to bail.

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WHITCHURCH. GRAND CONCERT.—A grand evening concert was given at the Tabernacle Chapel on Wednes- day evening; The artistes engaged were Miss- Gertrude Lewis, R.A.M., Miss S. N. Davies (soprano), Caerphilly; Miss Jenny Lewis (con- tralto) Miss Morris (contralto), Caerphilly; Mr G. T. Coleman (bass), Mr Jeukins (tenor), and an efficient glee party. The proceedings were opened by the glee party, under the leadership of Mr Thomas Day, rendering the "Sailors' Chorus," which they did in grand style. Misa S. N. Davies followed with "Angels ever bright1 and fair," in a very creditable manner. Miss Gertrude Lewis, who was in good voice, next sang "For Ever and for Ever" in good style and with pathos, eliciting an encore. Mr Jenkhis's "Good Company" elicited applause. Misses Davies and Morris next sang the duett, "I Know a Bank," and although it has been sung many times, and is generally known, it elicited great applause. Mr G. T. Coleman (who gave his services gratuitously), sang The Village Blacksmith" 1ll his usual good style. Miss Jenny Lewis gave The Lost Chord with feeling, and elicited a well-deserved encore. Mr D. Rosser next gave Marche a la Fête" on the piano. Miss E. J. Morrie sang I shall go to Him." Mr Jenkins sang to The Death of Nelson." The second half of the programme was sustained by the same artistes. A pianoforte duett was also given by Miss Jenny Lewis and Mr T. W. Walland, as well as Dr. Parry's serenade by the glee party, and another duett. Mr T. W. Wàl- land was the accompanist.

ST. FAGAN'S. RENT AUDITS.—On Tuesday the half-yearly rent audit of the Glamorganshire portion of the Windsor estate was held at the estate offices, where the tenantry assembled. Lord Windsor's agent, Mr R. Forrest, assisted by his chief clerk, attended to receive the rents, after which the tenantry and several of the leading gentry of the surrounding neighbourhood sat down to an ex- cellent spread provided for them at the Plymouth Arms Assembly-rooms.—On Wednesday the cot- tagers on the Windsor Estate had their annual audit, when the above-mentioned gentlemen again attended to receive them. They were also enter- tained to an excellent dinner at the assembly- I rooms, the catering of the host and hostess being I highly satisfactory.

LLAJSDAFF. FROTT STEALING BY BoyS.-«r-At Llandaff petty- LLANDAFF. FRUIT STEALING BY BoyS.-«r-At Llandaff petty- sessions On ^Monday—before M* John Prichard and Mr Joftatf Watson—six boys, n&itiCd David Aubrey, George Nicholas, William Fiti^C^Wj John Brian, Robert Elsworthy, and Frederick Snell, were charged with stealing fruit from [ gardens at Llandaff. Tliey were all fined 5s with the exception of Fitzgerald, who WM dis- cbfttged oa account oi hk kader ag^ w I

PENARTH, A LENIENT WIFE.—At the Penarth poiice- court on Monday — before Messrs R. F. L. Jenner, J. S. Corbett, and Co!. Lee—John Rosser was charged with assaulting his wife, Mary Rosscr, on Saturday night, ne"?tr the police-station at Penarth. When the wife was put into the wit- ness box she declared the defendant hadn't touched her on Saturday night. He hadn't as- saulted her, but had only threatened to do so. She fell down on the flags, that was the secret of it. A little later she admitted that defendant pushed her before she fell. The police called evi- dence to prove the assault, and defendant was bound over in J650 to keep the peace for six months, and fined 5s for being drunk. A DIRTY HOUSE. — William Reynolds was charged with having his house at Leckwith in a state unfit for habitation. The house was occupied by defendant's mother, an old woman of 73. Dr. Granger gave evidence condemning it, and de- fendant was ordered to quit it in a, month, or pay a penalty of 108 a day after that period. STEALING APPLES.—Wm. Sadler and Edwin Ellis, two small boys, were charged with stealing apples, value Is, from trees in the garden of the Penarth Hotel. One of the defendants stated in excuse that he "only took 25 Mr Jenner: Don't you think that is enough ? (Laughter.) The offence was proved, and the boys were fined 5s. { THEFT OF A COAT.—THE HERRING AND THE TROUT.—Sarah Herring was charged with stealing a coat value £2 10s, the property of William Trout. The parties lived together in a house at Cogan, and the prosecutor kept his clothes in a drawer. From the bottom of this the prisoner ab- stracted the coat and pawned it. She was sent to gaol for a month. ALLEGED LARCENY.—David Evans, a boy, liv- ing at Cogan, was charged with stealing a tele- scope and a pair of earrings, value lls, the pro- perty of Henry Cook, Cogan. The case was re- manded for further evidence.

NEWPORT. ST. WOOLLOS PARISH. — At the first vestry meeting for the above parish held since the ap- pointment of the new vicar, the Rev. W. C. Bruce, that gentleman, in a long statement, laid befose the meeting a programme of operations he proposed to carry out. He did not intend to im- peach the operations in the past, which were con- nected with long and pleasant recollections, but to make provision for the future. There were three things which he desired to bring before' them. The first was that no part of the parish ■ should be left without its share of spiritual work, and that no society or organisation which could be started should be left unstarted. The second was that such societies should not be dependent for cost upon a few persons. The third was that those who did con- tribute should not be in ignorance of the way in which their moneys were expended. The Tev. chairman said they wanted to raise funds so as to start fresh charities, and organise those already in existence on a better footing, so as to make the working of the parish more effective. St. Luke's Church was in debt JB115 3s, and there were im- provements and repairs to it which wanted and which should be done. He thought they should have three curates for St. Woollos, and although the church was now the west end of the parish, he wanted to see it the west end of the poor ef Newport. He might fell them that the living was worth less than JB500 a year, aad he was en- gaged in a memorial to the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners to raise it to £300. Subscriptions would be required for the curates' salaries.—It was decided to approve the principle which the vicar had expounded, and a committee, consisting of the vicar, curate, churchwardens, Messrs A. C. Jones, C. Kirby, A. J. Stevens, J. S. Stone, and — Caldicott, was appointed to carry out the I details. DEATH BY BURNING.—The woman Margaret Hart, 28 years of age, who was found lying in an upper room in a house in Canal Parade, on Satur- day evening week, with her clothing on fire, and removed to the infirmary and afterwards to the irkhouse, has since succumbed to her injuries. is supposed that deceased, who led a disreput- ",ole life, went to her lodgings on Saturday night, and, having partaken freely of drink, accidentally overset a paraffin lamp, which was found lying on ] the table. Her face, hair, chest, and arms were severely burnt, and from the first her recovery was doubtful. CHRISTOHURCH SCHOOL BOABQ.—At the fort- nightly meeting of this board, Mr J. Fulford pre- siding, a letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board with reference to the surcharge of £75 on one of the members of the board, and who was desired to furnish the central authority with documents and facts relating to the matter. The board resolved to give the information required. The only other business of public interest was the resignation of Mr L. Thomas, assistant master at Maindee Boys' School, he having obtained the post of head teacher at a school at Beaufort. The resignation was accepted, and the appointment of his successor was deferred until the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR. —The principal business at the weekly meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians, on Saturday, Mr P. Woodruff, the chairman, presiding, was the appointment of superintendent registrar for the Newport district, a position which had become vacant by the death of Mr Charles Lewis, J.P. There was a very large attendance of guardians, including Sir G. Walker, Bart., Dr. Davies, and Messrs E. J. Grice, E. Lewis, and D. White- house, ex-officio members.—The Clerk stated that there were eight candidates, namely, Messrs T. Parry, W. Wade, W. West, T. H. Jenkins, E. Dowle, T. J. Jones, Kinsey Morgan, and J. T. Boshier.—The Rev. D. Roberts wished to know how the voting of guardians was to be taken, and whether if an absolute majority of those present appeared at the first count for one candidate that would be considered decisive.—The Vice-Chairman explained the plan proposed to be adopted, but this did not appear to satisfy the rev. gentleman, who admitted he might be stupid on the mhtter, but he really did not comprehend the plant.) be followed.—Ihe Chairman thought the vice-chairman had fully explained the mode, and suggested that the meeting should proceed to business, as the board was then more like a market place than anything else.—The Vice-Chairman, and Mr Parfit were then appointed scrutineers.— In reply to a suggestion that the clerk should count heads to avoid any dispute hereafter as to the voting, Mr Evans (the clerk) said that he had anticipated the question, and found that for the first time in the history of the beard every elected member in the union was present. (A laugh.— The voting was then taken. The first bal- lot by card showed — Parry, 18; West, 17 Wade, 8 Jenkins, 5 Dowle and Jones, 1 each t Morgan and Boshier, nil. The last four candidates having been struck off, the next ballot came out—West, 22 Parry, 21; Wade, 4 Jen- kins, 3. The third ballot was *s follows: Parry, 24; West, 22; Wade, 5; and the final, Parry, 26; West, 23 votes* Mr Parry, who has been guardian for Caerleon since March last, was then declared duly elected, and handed in his resigna- tion as guardian, and thanked the board for the confidence it had reposed in him. It would be his endeavour and pride to discharge the duties of the office in such a manner that no member of the beard would have cause to regret putting himself to the inconvenience of attending that day and supporting bis candidature. (Hear, hear.)—The Chairman, referring to the voting which had been tak«:n, asked Mr Roberts whether he understood it now—Rev. D. Roberts: I hope votes will always be taken in the same way. now that we have learned our lesson. (Laughter.)—The exodus of guardians from the crowded room was initiated by Sir G. Walker.—As the chairs be- came empty, Col. Lyne jocosely asked Mr Parry for what hour he had ordered champagne, but no answer was forthcoming. NEWPORT Town COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the members of this council was held on Mon- day, the mayor "(Mr T. Beynon) presiding.—Mr Vaughan and Alderman Murphy complained of statements which had appeared in one of the local papers as to an intended Irish rising, denying that there was any foundation for them, and characterising them as vile and scandalous.— Alderman Davis said he heard the rumour before it appeared in jirint.—The Mayor deprecated such rumours; and Alderman Lyne said that the best feeling existed between the men engaged at the Old and Alexandra Docks. The subject then dropped.—It was resolved to rescind the resolu- tion come to on the 15th ult. with reference to the improvements at Pentonville; and Mr O. Goss gave notice that he would at the next meeting move that the resolution passed at the last meet- ing with reference to the acquisition of Park- square as a place of resort be rescinded, on the ground that the matter was not thoroughly understood when it was decided not to take the square. SUICIDE IN NEWPORT.—Early on Monday morn- ing a man named Edward Francis Powell, resid- ing at 8, Tunnel terrace, formerly traffic manager at the Cwmbran Patent Nut and Bolt Works, died from the effects of wounds inflicted with a pocket knife. On Saturday afternoon the deceased went and sat in his garden, and gashed his bowels so that they protruded. He was dis- covered by his stepson, and medical help ob- tained, but the unfortunate man lingered until Monday, when he expired. Deceased had been strange in his manner for some time. MONJiQUTHfiHItfB AND SOUTH WALES BUILD- ING SooiETY.—The annual report of this society, jnst issued, shows that during the past year the number of shares issued in the investment de- partment has been double that of the preceding year, or 186| shares, representing £9,325. In the advance department, 157! shares have been re- gistered, of the value of £ 7,875, being also a con- siderable augmentation of the preceding year's business. The amount received on deposit account has been £ 1,227 and the directors notify that they have carried into effect the pro- visions contained in the new rules, which enaoles them to pay off principal to shareholders who invested at the formation of the society. INSPECTION OF THE HARBOUR.—Tne members -of the Newport Harbour Commission, together with several visitors, made their annual inspection of the harbour and tlie coast line on Tuesday. The saloon steamer Chepiltow was hired for the purpose, and but for the weather a successful holiday would have been scored by a hard-worked representative body. THE DISTRESSING SUICIDE.—An inquest was held on Tuesday, at the Queen's Hotel, before Mr Coroner Brewer, on the body of Edward Francis Powell, who died on the previous day at his resi- dence, Tunnel-terrace, from wounds in the ab- domen. The only witness called was James Labdon, who occupies part of the same house as deceased and his wife. About one o'clock on Sun- day morning he heard the deceased cry out, and on searching for him found him sitting in the porch outside the front door with a pool of blood on the ground. The deceased, with a pocket- knife, had gashed himself in the abdomen to such a degree that the bowels protruded, and had to be replaced in the body. Witness had heard de- ceased threaten to commit suicide, and the Coroner said he had also met him fre- quently, when he had spoken of destroying his life. He had, to his knowledge, ineffectually cut his throat on a former occasion. Air Labdou added that deceased had taken poison on a recent date. In reply to a juryman, the witness denied that deceased was drunk at the time. He was sober on the preceding evening, an also on Friday, The jury returned a verdict of Suicide wbilst in a state of unsound mind." J LANDLORD THREATENED.—At the Town-hall on William Davies, landlord of the Rov; 11 Public-house, Church street, Pill- l jweully* mbvU Q J,œ tha advice oC the magistrates in the following matter. The applicant stated that on a recent occasion he was away on business at Pontypridd, and since then a report had been made that ho had taken the part of the Welsh against the Irish in the riots at Tredegar. Threats had been made towards him at his own house, and his life was in danger. Davies was assured by the chair man that steps for his protection would be taken if necessary, and the applicant then withdrew. ADULTERATION OF MILK.—At the Newport Town-hall, on Monday, William Davies, milk vendor, was summoned for selling milk adulterated with water.—The Town Clerk appeared in sup- port of the summons, and evidence was given by Inspector Jones, to the effect that on Friday he met Davies in the street, and asked him for a pint of milk. He refused at first to supply this, but eventually did so on being brought to the Town-hall. The sample purchased was analysed by Mr Thomas, of Cardiff (the borough analyst), who had since certified that it contained 15.15 per cent of water added, calculated from the lowest standard of genuine milk. Defendant was fined 40s, including costs, or a month's imprisonment, DEFINITION OF DRUNKENNESS. At Newport county police ccurt on Saturday, William James, landlord of the Carpenters' Arms, Maindee, was summoned for keeping open his house for the sale of drink during prohibited hours on Sunday week. When the police visited the house, which has the reputation of being a late house, at ten 'minutes past ten o'clock on Sunday evening, they saw the defendant hand a woman a glass of liquor, and found two men, named Lewis and Waldron, residents of Maindee, drinking liquor in the back, parlour. P.C. Jones, one of the two officers who gave evidence, said that defendant himself was muzzey, having evidently had a good load" (a new definition of drunken- ness which created comment and amusement in court). Defendant denied -on oath that he was drunk, or that he had partaken of anything that day in the shape of the strong waters he dispensed. He also asserted that the officers' time was wrong, and accused Jones of being a liar. The bench fined defendant 20s, without endorsement of license. Defendant asserted that he would rather go to prison, and, behaving badly, the magistrates ordered him to be removed by a policeman. CHARGE OF INDECENT ASSAULT.—At the same court Paul Skjold, shipbroker's clerk, Capel- street, was charged with assaulting Ada Edwards, five years of age, residing at a cottage at Wash, called The Weather Bound." On Thursday last the parents of the child left her and others at home whilst they went to Newport to purchase groceries; and whilst they were absent the prisoner, who had been at the cottage before, paid it a visit to obtain a sea view. Whilst in an upper room the prisoner romped with the child, and according to the evidence of two brothers, aged seven and eight years respectively, com- mitted the assault. Mr R. Cooke, surgeon, de- posed to having examined the child, but said he could not detect any mark of violence. The prisoner denied the assault « boto. The magis- trates reduced the offence to one of common assault, told the prisoner that his conduct had undoubtedly been most disgraceful, and fined him 40s including costs, or a month's imprisonment.

MONMOUTH. ACCIDENT.—As a man named Hall, in the em- ploy of Mr W. G. Barter, of Monmouth, was driving on Saturday morning, towards Monmouth, in a dog-cart, near Manson's Cross, a little named Lloyd was knocked down whilst crossing the road. The trap went over the child, and the horse's hoofs struck her on the forehead. She was picked up insensible. Medical aid was called, and the child lies in a precarious state. The driver's conduct was most strange, for he continued his journey. It is believed that he will be prosecuted before the magistrates. MONMOUTH CoUNTY COURT. — On Monday, before his Honour Judge Herbert, a large num- ber of cases was heard, the following being among them :— A COUNTY JUSTICE.—John Farmer Powell, tailor, Usk, v. Richd. Eastham, gentleman, J.P. for the county, residing at Coed Cefki, near Rag- lan. This was a judgment summons in which the defendant had been ordered to pay £4 17s in a week, but he bad not paid anything.—His Honour now said he was bound to presume that a gentle- man who was a county magistrate could pay £4 17s, and committed him for ten days, the warrant to be suspended for a fortnight.—Defen- dant did not appear. DISPUTED AGENCY.—Thos. Green, farmer, Penallt, v. Thos. Morgan, jun., Lodge Farm, Raglan.—Mr W. C. A. Williams appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Watkins, of Pontypool, for the defendant.—This was a case in which the plain- tiff sought to recover the sum of JB27 from the defendant, for six tons of clover, alleged to have been sold and delivered to defendant's agent, one Henry Somers.—It appeared that the man Somers had gone to Penallt, and purchased a quantity of fodder, which he cut out of the ricks, and which Mr Morgan paid for. While he was there he produced a post-card, with the defendant's name printed on the face of it, which he gave the plain- tiff, who ultimately, and through his wife, sold the hay to Somers for £4 10s per ton in February. In March Somers went to plaintiff's farm, and cut up the hay, and trussed it, and the plaintiff's lion hauled it, six tons in all, to Troy Station, where plaintiff and his son understood it was to be consigned to the defendant.—For the defen- dant a lot of papers were put in, showing that all transactions had ceased between defendant and Somers before the transaction of Green's and it was also deposed that defendant only bouebt hay of Somers in the same manner as he purchased from anyone else.—Somers was put in the box, and swore he bought the hay for himself, and not for the defendant; that he. consigned it to Cossens, a hay dealer, of Liverpool, who had not paid him for it owing to a dispute as to yeight.— His Honour deferred judgment,

TREDEGAR. UNLAWFULLY WOUNDING.—At the police-court, on Tuesday—before Dr Coates and Mr G, A. Brown -John W. Lewis, haulier, was brought up in custody, on remand, charged with cutting and wounding David Prosser, haulier, at Ebbw Vale, on the 7th inst. Mr Win. Price, of Aber- gavenny, was solicitor for the defence, and as a further remand was necessary on account of the serious nature of the wounds preventing the prose- cutor from attending,he (Mr Price) asked the bench to accept bail for his client. The police objected, and the application was not entertained. The prisoner was remanded till Wednesday, when bail will be most probably accepted if the medical man in attendance on prosecutor certifies that the patient is out of danger. STEALING COAL.—George Edwards, an old man, charged by Constable Vaughan with steal- ing coal at Sirliowy, was fined 5s inclusive. ASSAULTS.—Susannah Owen, Martha Owen, Wm. Owen, and Mary Harris were charged by Susan and Mary Jane Neal, mother and daughter, with assaulting them at Ebbw Vale.—The evidence disclosed the fact that bad feelings existed on both sides, the "green eyed monster" having alittJe to do with the affair, Mrs Harris being accused of undue familiarity" with the husband of Susan Neal. Dr Coates said the best plan was to bind the lot over to keep the peace, which binding, he hoped, would cement the ties of friendship and make them a happy family once again.

COLEFORD. THE CHAME OF ATTEMPTED SHOOTING.—At the police-court on Tuesday, before Dr. Batten, Wiiliam Ruck, labourer, of Mosley Green, was charged by Superintendent McRae with shooting himself on the 10th ult.—Jane Porter, wife of Charles Porter, Mosley Green, stated that on the night named, about half-past. nine, prisoner came to her husband's house, and after staying an hour left, being in his usual health. She then heard a shot, and the prisoner immediately re- turned to the house and said to her husband, Oh, Gharlie, I am shot." He sat in a chair all night, and witness sent for Dr. Warren. A pistol and stick was found outside the door. The former, witness added, was broken and thrown into the fire by prisoner's lister.—Mr W. P. Warren, surgeon at Parkend, gave evidence and described the injuries. Witness gave it as his opinion that it must have been done by the man himself or some other person, and was not tàe result of an accident. The wound was in the shoulder, and the only trace to it was through prisoner's shirt. Other evidence was given by prisoner's sister and father, when the presiding justice dis- missed the charge, giving it as his opinion that although a proper case for enquiry, it was an ac- cident, and the prisoner had not tried to Commit suicide, and he was therefore discharged.,

ABERGAVENNY. LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—At the monthly meeting on Wednesday, there were present Messrs Hicks, D. Morgan, W. Williams, W. Evans, D. Thomas, D. Lewis, D. Morris, D. Watkins, J. J. Lyddon, and A. E. Evans. On the proposition of the chairman, a letter of condolence was directed to be sent by the clerk, on behalf of the board, to the bereaved family of the late Mr Thomas Watkins. A petition, signed by 16 per- sous, was submitted, praying that the board in- sist upon the path through Mr Chilton's field be re-opened. After a lengthened discussion Mr Morris, seconded by Mr A. E. Evans, moved that the application be acceded to, which was carried by six votes to four. DrSkrimshire reported that there were some houses near Clydach Bridge in a filthy state, and the surveyor was directed to in- spect them, and report to the next meeting the cost of extending the main sewer in that direc- tion. A BREWER HEAVILY FINEP.—At the Aberga- venny petty-sessionson Wednesday—before Major W. H. Wheeley, Major C. Morgan, and Mr H. Kemys-Tynte-the. bench gave their decision in in the case of the Inland Revenue against Mr Thomas Delafield, brewer, Abergavenny. The case was heard on the 12th, when the magistrates reserved their decision till to-day. The charge was of making a false entry in the brewing book as to the amount of malt intended to be used in the next day's brewing, on the 21st April last. Mr L. D. Browne appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Greenway, of Pontypool, defended. Major Wheeley read a lengthy decision to show that defendant's defence as to the swelling of the grains was not satisfactory, and he was fined £10 including costs. Notice of appeal was given.

BRYNMAWR. POLICE-COURT.—On Wednesday, before Messrs Jayne, Williams, and Walters, Edward Jones and Thomas Saunders were bound over in £5 to keep the peace for three months, for fighting at Brynmawr, OH the 3rd inst.—Thomas Gwillim, a collier, was summoned for assaulting a young man named Frahcis F. Trew. Defendont, it seems, went to complainant's house in King-street, on the night of the 5th inst., and asked him if he could "nght three b- Irishmen." He said he did not want to do so, and defendant rushed at him and assaulted him. Bound over in JB10 to keep the peace for three months.—David Rey- nald, collier, was ordered to pay 2s 6d per week towards the illegitimate child of a young woman fiamed Emma Veal.

HAVERFORDWEST. AT the Roose petty-sessions, held on Saturday before Messrs B. Carrow and A. B. O. Stokes— On the instance of Elizabeth Davies, an order was made upon John Jones for 2<5 6d for 14 years. —Jane Prior charged Jos. Evans with stealing one pewter cap, value 3s 6d, on the 12th day of J uU> aavea dan*, J

SWAKSBA. LOCAL OPTION.—A large meeting, in support of Sir Wilfrid Lawson's local option resolution was held on Saturday evening, in the Albert Hall, Swansea, Mr S. F. Bishop, M.A., J.P., in the chair.—A resolution to the following effect was moved by Canon Williams, of Llanelly "That in view of the great and griavous evils which the nation suffers from the liquor traffic, thi- nieiting is of opinion that the power of removing the cause of these evils by some efficient measure of local option, as recommended by the resolutions of the House of Commons of June 18th, 1880, and June 14th, 1881, should be entrusted to local committees at the earlest practicable opportunity. and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr C. R. M. Talbot, M.P., and Mr L. L. Dillwyu, M.P., asking for their support of Sir W. Lawson in the House on Tuesday next." In the course of his address the Rev. Canon said he anticipated great benefits from the Welsh Sunday Closing Act about to come into force. There could to his mind be no doubt that public-house > were far too numerous in the whole of the country, and if the a Local Option Act were passed, he thought the existinglaw would not be materially altered thereby, as the granting and renewal of licenses could still remain in the hands of the magistracy hut their decisions would be controlled to an extent by local committees elected by the people. In his opiaon vested interests should be taken into consideration by the Government, and those interests should be com- pensated for if interfered with by the State. Government had before them a precedent of com- pensation for interference with vested interests, on the occasion of the abolition of slavery, when a loan of twenty millions was granted. He (the speaker) thought that if in the days of the great Wilberforce the Government that abolished slavery could see their way to a grant of twenty millions for compensation, the Government may in the present day, in granting the measure advo- cated by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, should it interfere with vested interests, again consider that a similar grant is necessary. (Loud cries of "No, no.") He did not wish his hearers to remain under the impression that it would not be possible for the nation to give compensation, having a precedent before them in the abolition of the slave trade. He thought it would be well worth the consideration of the Government and of the people that the greater slavery of the drink traffic might be worth any sum in millions it would cost the nation for its abolition. If it could be done without compensa- tion, so as not to inflict an injustice, lie said let it be done.—Dr. Rawlings, in seconding the resolu- tion, urged working men to let their power be felt on local option at parliamentary and municipal elections.—-The Rev. O. Snelling supported the resolution in an address full of energy and forcible illustratiou.—The resolution, on being put by the chairman,, was carried unanimously amidst great cheering. SUDDEN DEATH OF A DENTIST.—Mr Robert Thomas, dentist, Northampton-place, died some- what suddenly at his residence on Saturday last. Deceased had been ailing for about a fortnight, having suffered from slight debility of the kidneys, thfrugh it was not anticipated that his death- was 110 near. On Saturday be was taken so seriously ill that he died almost immediately. Deceased, who was about 4S years of age, was brother to Dr. Jabez Thomas, of Christina-street. He leaves a widow and eight young children to mourn his loss. Mr Thomas was much respected and highly spoken of as a professional man, and was formerly a papil of Mr Scott, a well-known Swanseadentifit. ALLEGED THEFT.—At the Swansea police-court on Saturday, before Messrs J. T. Jenkin, T. A. Marten, W. Rosser, M. B. Williams, and J. G. Hall, Georgiaa Ridd, 13,residing in Madoc-street, was charged with stealing Is 7d from a till in the Shakespeare public-house, Oxford-street. Mrs Edward#, the landlady, was in the smoke-room that morning when ahe heard the money rattling in the bar. She proceeded to the bar, and saw prisoner with her hand in the till. She put Is 7d on the floor, and ran out of the house. Witness gave chase and caught her, and she was handed over to the police. The case was adjourned for further evidence. THREATENING LANGUAGE.—William Gilbert, copper-man, was summoned by Martha Jane Gilbert, his wife, for using threateaing language towarda-her on the 7th inst.—Defendant Hated that she was afraid of her husband, who nad threatened to murder, her. She had not lived with him for some time, and on the day referred to he came to her father's house drunk, and threatened her with violence.—Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for six months. CaARGE or PERJUBY.—At the borough police- court on Monday, an outfitter, named Walter Raatz, was summoned for committing perjury while giving evidence in a case that was heard on April 25th. Mr Glascodine appeared to de- fend. Mr Jellicoe (who appeared for the com- plainant) not being able to attend, the case was adjourned till Monday, OBSTRUCTING THE FOOTPATH.-—Charles Adams, showman, 101, Oxford-street, was summoned for causing an obstruction of the footpath in Oxford- street, on Saturday, the 8th inst. The evidence of P.C. 24 was to the effect that on the day in reference the defendant was shouting outside the shop named that there "were sights of the Zulu war to be seen inside, all being moved by clock- work." (A laugh.) A large crowd collected on the footway, and it was impossible for people to pass. The defendant was discharged with a cau- tion. TROUBLES OF THE SALVATION ARMY.—At the police-court on Tuesday, before the stipendiary and Mr T. Phillips, a "captain of the balvation Army, named Alfred Saunders, summoned Wm. Carpenter and Charles Winscombe, for assaulting him on Sunday last. The complainant stated that on Sunday evening he was conducting a re- ligious service in connection with the Salvation Army at the circus. The defendants came in the worse for drink, and began to be disorderly, making use of abusive language. As the meeting, had just closed, witness asked the defendants to leave. They declined to do so, and threw him down, hurting him so much that he was not able to walk on the following day, and he threatened to summon the defendants before the magistrates, but they told him that they cared neither for him nor Mr Fowler. The defendants were the ring- leaders of a gang who came there for the purpose of making a disturbance.—Winscombe said he simply went there to see his grandmother.—Fur- ther evidence was given in support of the case, and among the witnesses was Winscoinl»e's grand- mother, who remarked that the sermon that night was sufficient to melt the heart of a stone.—1 he charge against Carpenter was dismissed, and Winscombe was fined 20s and costs, the Stipen- diary remarking that he would do all he could to, protect the Salvationists so long as be sat on the: bench. DISORDERLIES.—Ann Griffiths, an unfortunate, was committed to prison for 14 day for making: use of bad language in Wind-street.—A tramp; named Thomas Davies, was found guilty of being drank and disorderly in High-street on the; previous day, and was committed for 14 days.— i John Baker, a blind beggar, who had just been let out of ga )l, was again brought up, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous, day. Prisoner pleaded n«t guilty, stating that' it was his ailment that made him appear to be [ drunk. He was sent back to prison in dvfault of I paying a fine of 5s.

NEATH. THEFT AND RECEIVING.—At the Guildhall, Neath—before the mayor and ex-mayor—Eliza. Ann Roper, of Tynycana, Neath, was. charged with stealing a piece of bacon and a bottle con- taining pickled cabbage, and her mother, Emily Roper, was charged with receiving, knowing the same to have been stolen. The little girl went to the shop of Mrs Martha Bowen, Greenway-' terrace, Neath. Subsequently the bacon and pickles were missed, and afterwards found by P.O. Richard Jones in a cupboard in the house of Emily Roper. The little girl was fined 20s and costs, and the charge against the mother dis- missed,

BRIDGEND. POLICE-COURT.—At the police-court on Satur- day Thomas Evans, farmer, of Wick, was sum- moned by Mr Robert Burnell, school attendance officer, for employing a boy named Thomas David, he being under age. The case was proved, and defendant was fined 30s including costs the mother of the boy was also cautioned.—Albert Bryant, farm servant, Southerndown, was sum- moned for neglecting to maintain his father. Ordered to pay Is a week and oosts.—Henry John, paving inspector, London, was summoned by the guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge union for non-compliance with an ordar to con- tribute towards the maintenance of his mother. The bench made an order for the amount of arrears, £6 and costs.—David Morgan, railman, Dowlaie, was summoned for a similar neglect. An ordor was made with costs. — Lewis Evans, labourer, Aberkenfig, was summoned for disobey- ing a maintenance order. Ordered to pay and costs. — David Thouiag, carpenter, Spelter, Maesteg, was charged with assaulting Matilda Trickell. Fined £2 including oosts.

BRECON. BOROUGH POLICB. — Before the Mayor (Mr Lewis Jones), and Messrs James Williams and Alderman Prothero-Ghas. Thomas, a tramp, was brought up in custody and charged with begging. P.C. Harding proved the charge. Com- mitted for 14 days.—John Smith, a repulsive- looking fellow, was charged with begging on Saturday night last, and also with having vio- lently assaulted Superintendent Watkins.—The Superintendent stated he was in plain clothes on ) the night of Saturday la.st, when prisoner came to j him begging. Witness told him he would not allow begging in the street, when the pri- soner snatched at his watch and chain, and endeavoured to trip him up. After a severe struggle, during which he was obliged to call for assistance, prisoner was taken to the station, where he had to be thrown and held down before he could be searched. Sentenced to 21 days' hard labour.—John Sullivan, an Irishman, on tramp, was commited for one month for being- drunk and disorderly at the King's Head Inn, on Saturday. The prisoner caused a great deal of trouble to get him to the station.—Mary Richards, wife of Richard Richards, ironmonger, Llanfaes, applied for a protection order against her husband, on the ground of desertion, and then returning and spending all she had. Order granted accor- dingly.

COWBRIDGE. POLICE-COURT.—At the police-court on Tuesday —before Mr J. S. Gibbon (in the chair), Mr R. T. Bassett, Mr E. Bradley, and Colonel Tyler—Jae. Krupp, rag and bone collector, Cowbridge, was charged with stealing 46 Ibs. of mangolds, value 6d, the property of Mr Thomas Thomas, Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, on the 11th inst. P.S. Martin proved seeing the defendant eeining from the heap of mangolds, an 1 finding them is !>is possession. Defendant pleaded guilty to the cbargte, find was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment with -card labour.—William Jones, innkeeper, Cowbridge, was charged with keeping his house open for the sale of intoxicating drinks on the 8th inst. P.U. Martin proved the case. Fined 58 and costs.— David Joseph, brewer, Cowbridge, was charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours, on the same date, and was fined 2s bd aDd costs.—William Jones, innkeeper, Cowbridge, Was charged witii being drunk on licensed premmet (the ^Railway Irnti the 9th inst, Fined 5a uu<! ¡

-=-- M E It T Id Y BOARD OF HEALTH. — Fhe foi,Ln!htiv mtetmfF of this board washcid on Wednesday, whea there were prese.it, Messrs J. L'i'ouert (in th« chair), V*. Bell, J. Piews, T..Tones, J. <jahe, J. Jenkws, D. Davies, T. William- and H. Howard.—The surveyor reported that to meet tne necessary payments and the ordinavy ex. penses of tlie board, a rate of Is 61 hi ihe £ together with the other sources of revenue set forth in the estimate, would be required.Alter a discussion, Mr Jones moved, and Air Davies seconded, an amendment that a Is 3d rate b< made, and if nothing- turned up at the end of lout or five months, they could make a new rate.— On the matter beiug put to the vote, four voted for the amendment, and five against. The Is Qd rate was therefore ordered to be made.—Th« medical officer reported that during the pust fort- night there had been eight fresh cases of scarlet I fever five in the town, two at Tvdfil's \Vdl, and one at Oefn Forest, —j'he Clerk said the latter rase was imported from Mountain A^i. -The Surveyor certified that the sum of £515 5s was r ft. *^essrs l^ckthal and Company, ou pccauut of the construction of Noyadd reservoir, and tai the motion of Mr Gabe, a cheque was ordered be draw 11 for the amount.—The board then solved itself into committee. Skrious ASSAULT OX A Giri. AT DOWLAIS m Evan Drake was charged with wounding Mar garet Geary on the 4th insc., at Dowlais" Com- plainant lives at the br>ck of the Plough Inn, witl her mother, and on the night in question defen- dant's wife ian into her mother s house, and pri- soner came after her. He stood mtside the hoiuse and asked his wife to come out, but as she did Mot do so he threw a brick in through the window, which struck complainant on the forehead, inflict- ing a severe wound.—Dr. Mason, Dowiais, do. posed that the wound was a serious one, as tlif bone had been cut, but complainant was now iu a fair way to recover.The ca"e was adjourned fvl: a week to see how complainant would progress.

N PONTYPRIDD. THE SUICIDE AT THE WOKKHOUSK.—On Monday afternoon Mr H. LI. Grover, deputy coroner, held an inquest at the Pontyprid workhouse, on the body of Alfred Vines, who- died on Tuesday morning.—Mr William John, the master of tha workh use, said the deceased was admitted t<> the union on Tuesday evening, the 11th inst. On Pri- day evening last, in consequence cf what he was told, witness went to the ward, found the deceased in bed, and on the bed he noticed a large pool of blood. The knife (produced) was lying on the sheet by his side in the blood. He noticed a wound on the left side of his neck. He was able to speak, and called out, I hope the Lord will forgive me what I have done."—The Deputy Coroner having summarised the evidence, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that De. ceased committed suicide while in a state 01 temporary insanity." BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meet- ing was held on Wednesday, under the presi- dency of the Rev. D. W. Williams, M.A., Fairfield.—Mr Spickett, junior, the deputy-clerk, reported that the balance in the treasurer s hattdi was £2,692 12s lid.—A letter was read from &1mi Local Government Board sanctioning the divisioa of the parish of Llantwit Vardre into rural anf urban wards, with two guardians for each ward. The written orders would be given at the next annual election of guardians for the union. In another communication the Local Government Board intimated that they had recei ved the appli- cation of the guardians for tlie division of the parish of Llanwoano into three wards instead of two, and the addition of another guardian for the patish. They assented to the ward division, and cited the w.u-ds those of the home, the Glancynon and Havod- ringallt respectively; but as there was a large number of guardians for the union already, the Local Government Board did not see any reason for assigning an additional guardian hence the number of guardians to be elected for each of the wards would be two. Tlie fire-entrine" c-n- mittee appointed by the board recommended Ute purchase of "chemical extincteur" engines for the house also the fixture of hydrants, and th< adoption of other necessary detail arrangements. The board adopted the report, and, upon the motion of the Chairman, a hearty vote of thank| was accorded to the committee for their valuabj# services. POLICE-COURT.—Wednesday—before Dr. Leigh and Mr H. M. Jackson—David Howells, a re- turned convict, was charged with stealing calico, value JBZ, the property of Mrs Clara Rooke. draper, Taff-street, on Tuesday. The calico on a board was placed outside prosecutrix's shop, and prisoner subsequently passed by and marched ofl with the article. Prosecutrix ran to the shop door and called after him. Prisoner remained unconcerned and continued walking along—board and calico under his arm. John Edwarde, her brother in law, went after him.overtook him,and brought back the board aad calico to the shop. When charged with the theft by Sergeant Pickwick, prisoner naively inquired, What could I have done with the board and calico ?" He was drunk when arrested. He told the sergeant that he was on ticket-of-leave. Pri- soner was committed for trial the assizes.— Thomas Watts, stoker, Treherbert, and James Bowen, haulier,of the same place, two young men, were each fined jBl, and in default fourteen days' hard labour, for stealing a grose of boot laces, value 5s, the property ot Mr Michael Dwyer, general dealer, Cardiff.-— Gabriel Davies, Pontshonorton, was charged with assaulting Evan Phillips and David Jenkins, Eglwysilan. He was mulcted in a penalty of W- and costs in each case.—William Webb, hawkey was fined 10s including costs for obstructing thi highway. Defendant, it was said, had put < gaming-table by the way-side, near the Greaf Western Colliery office, just about pay tune, o. Saturday.—John Rees and David James, Portly were fined 108 each including costs for being present in the Tynewydd public-house during prohibited hours. James was reported to have served over 20 years in the army.—Two lads, Manney, 17 years old, and Jeremiah Sullivan, It years, were charged with being drunk and rietone at Dinas pn Saturday night. A police officer W. found defendants locked in each otlier's arms the pavement. They were creating a disturbance* and threatening each other to fight. Manney, who had not given the officer his rigbt name, was fined 68 and costs, and Sullivan 5s and costs. Whilst Manney was in the dock he was served with another summons, in which he was chained by Mr Daniel Thomas, proprietor of Dinas 0,1. liery, with neglecting duty there, and thus allow- ing a valuable horse, worth £20, to fall down tL. sump and get killed. ALLEGED CROELTY TO ANIMALS.—At Ponty pridd policecourt, on Wednesday—before Da Leigh and Mr Jackson—Edward Evans, sor <4 Mr Jabez Evans, merchant, was summoned fcj Mr Kennedy.inspeotor for the Society for the In- vention of Cruelty to Auimals, for cruelty tr horse. Dr. Leigh informed Mr Williams tliat4|t{ had received a telegram from Mr Frank Craw- shay, J.P., of Treforest House, who was an i-jv1 poriant witness in the cas?, that tlie case wight be adjourned for a flwtoybt, as he (Ml Crawehay) was away. Mr Williams opposed th* application, bnt after a discussion it was evei^ tually agreed that the case should be adjourn#?, for a month.

BI.AENAVON. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A fatal accident occunad at Blaeuavoa QJ) Monday morningt about twelve o'clock, to an old hi an named Adam Smith, a plasterer, who only a few days ago came to tha tows. He was employed by Air Isaac ivitneirfs. While engaged in knocking the old plaster irf Ivor Honse, the ladder slipped, and he fell. Ilia head coming in contact with the kerbstone causedf a fearful wound, which bled profusely. jVl.edi^at aid was promptly in attendance, but Was of fcife avail. He expired about one o'clock. Sergeant Q^k^tes was quickly upon the spot, and is making every £ f»uiry as to the whereabouts of the de- ceeeed'e friends.

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RHONDDA VALLEY. THE AQUATIC EXPLOITS OF AN IRISIMAJT A* TREHERBERT.—At the Pentre police-couit of Meaday, before Mr Gwilym Williams, stipen- diary magistrate, and Mr E. Lewis, Dan Devim* Blaenycwm, was Inmmoned. for assaulting P.C, Bryant. It appeared from the evidence that de< fendant was seen drunk on the road near Blaeny- cwm. on Saturday night, and accidentally topptaf into the river water course, 10 feet deep, by the roadside. There was not much water in it. Bryant dashed to the rescue, grasped defendant, and with the help of P.C. Harris and a civilian, named Hall, managed to land the unfortunate Hibernian on terra firina. So far, however, from re- ciprocatingBryant's goodnature, defendant struek him on the face. He \7a.8 ultimately arrested, and when asked to explain his black ingratitude^" he replied curtly, Bedad, I did not think any- thing about it." Defendant was fined 10s and costs. A TUEORKY ILLEGITIMACY CASE. — Thomai Rees, Pentre, was summoned in a case of thtt nature by Elizabeth Hinton, Treorky, The paternity was admitted, and defendant ordered tc pay 36 6d a week for the usual period, 20s ex- penses, and the costs. THE HEOLFAOH MATRIMONIAL AUVICIITIS* MENT" CASE AGAIN.—Ellen Rees, Heolfach, sum moned her husband, David Rees, for using threat towards her. The incidents in this case were sift gular. The parties had been repeatedly befo^ the court on like domestic brawls. The lug time it will be remembered they made it ut^ On that occasion it was reported that defendaal had ceme to know complainant by means of a gentle invitation to wedlock, inserted in the Matrimonial News. Defendant visited com- plainant, and he introduced himself—a collier bJ avocation—as a colliery proprietor. He was hos- pitably entertained by tlie lady, who reciprocated his attention and confidence. Hymeneal bonds" followed, aad then a sequel charge^ with realities anything but ix«aaa» tic. The man who had been smitten by tlMI charms of the English Venus," was now said U have smitten her m a less acceptable manner. H4 fled, and she followed to her Rlwndda abodf^ there to once more link her fortunes" to liiib Since then the atmosphere of home had been in « eontinuallltate of varying commotion. The par»i ties could not get on together. (It should het'e be stated that complainant denies that she ad vortisetR in the Matrimonial News.) Complainant in tliie instance told tlie benah that defendant had re- cently spat on her face and used towardo her most terrifying threats. In examination, how- ever, it appeared that defendant had, since the last wrangle, had tea with complainant, and that she had knit stockings for him. Tlie stipendiary ridiculed complainant's statement of alarm hftri was a lot of billing and cooing" going forward between the parties.and yet complainant said that she was afraid of defendant. Complainant said that she had separated from him. The Stipendiary considered that complainant was playing f ast and looae with defendant.—Elizabeth Lawrcncecoa. firmed complainant's statements. —The Stipon* diary Both of you made bad bargains; I don't know which of you made the worst. Better yoi» should live apart and that the husband should contribute towards the support of the wife. De- fendant must be bound over in his own recog- nisances -of £10 to keep the peace for six months.