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BIRTHS,MARRIAGES,& DEATHS. I BIRTHS. I ,,XATtRrE.-Oct. abh, tb Mr and Mrs William R. H. Barrie s daughter. Callencroft, Mumbles. 626 FORREST.-South Shields, 21, St. Michael's-avenue, I on the 5th inst, the wife of Thomas Forrest, of a I daughter. 631e PRICE.—Oct. 8th, the wife of Edward Price, Buil- der, of 106, Wyndham-creacent, Cardiff, of a daugh- ter. Both well. 403 PARR.-On the 9th inst., at 82. Richmond-road, Cardiff, the wife of W. T. Parr, of a daughter. BEED.—On October 10th. at Fairoak-road, the wife of A. J. Reed, of a daughter. 733 MARRIAGES. i; BDLMAN-ELLERINGTON.-On Sept. 21st, at the ♦Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, William Bul- man, of Victoria, B.C.. Canada, to Sarah, daughter 'J of the late Robt. Ellerington, Beaufront Red 1 House, Northumberland, and of 27, Ryder-street, f Cardiff. 408 i HUGHES—LEWiS.—On Oct. 7th, at Stanwell-road S-Baptist Chapel, Penarth, by the Rev. E. G. IThomas, Pastor, assisted by the Rev. J.Morgan ""it-Jones, of Cardiff, Owen, eldest son of Evan Hughes, St. Andrew's-crescent, Cardiff, to Fanny Addaline, only daughter of Wm, Lewis, Cambridge House, Penarth. 318 JABNOTT,-Oct. 6th, at Abervan, John Edward '<■ Arnott, Boot Merchant, age 40. BRUCE.—On the 7th, at 27, Caerau-road, Newport, Sattth Ann, daughter of Ann and the late David Bruce. :r:837 CARPENTER.-On the 5th inst., at Glen Cottage, Taff's Well, Donald Frederick (Don), beloved Bon of R. H. and L. H. Carpenter, station master T.V.R. DA VIES.—On Wednesday, 7th October, at Penyvai. Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Rees Davies, Baptist minister. DAVIES.—On Monday, Oct. 5th, at 19, Dynevor- street, Merthyr, Mary Ann, beloved wife of John Davies, Tailor. FRANCIS.—On the 6th inst., at 56. Bridge-street, Cardiff, Thomas Francis, aged 39. ■ JOILMOBE.—On the 10th inst., at l,Penarth-terrace, Docks, Ellen, the beloved wife of Thomas George Gilmore. GORMAN.-On the 9th inst., at 184, Carlisle-street. Splott, Thomas O. Gorman, general dealer at Docks. 'HUMPHREYS.—On the 7th inst., at the Cardiff Sanatorium, Walter James Humphreys, aged 24 years. HUGHES.—October 4th, Henry, beloved husband of Ann Hughes, 75, Metal-street. JAMES.—On the 6th inst., a Bridgend, William James, aged 29. JOHN.—On the 10th inst., at Croes Faen, William John, aged 77. JOHN.—October 8th, at Frere Hospital, East London. South Africa, John John, late representa- tive for R. C. Murray. Bristol, and dearly beloved husband of E. John, 71, Hamilton-street, Cardiff. JONES.—On Monday, Oct. 5th, 1903, Rev. J. P. Jones, Bridgend, age 63. LEWIS.-October 11th, at Arcadia, Vine-place, New- port, Ann Lewis relect of the late Rees Lewis, 14, Greenfield-terrace, Tredegar. MOREL.—October 7th,at St. Andrew's House, Dinas Powis, Sir Thomas Morel, aged 56. NEWTON.-October 7th, on her 22nd birthday, Bessie, eldest daughter of J. and E. Newton, New Market Hotel, Cardiff. PRICE.-On the 6th iust., at Talybont-on Usk, Thomas Price, late of Blackwood, Mon. 362 BEED.-At Octagon House,' Bideford, on October 9th, 1903, Alice Caroline Reed, younger daughter of Charles Reed, 2, Gloucester-terrace, Aberdaro, aged 23 years. 8170 BEES.-October 11th, William Rees, Tailor and Draper and Postmaster, Alltwen, after a few days' illness. TUCKER.—On October 9th, David, the beloved son of William and the late Ann Tucker, of Tonteg, Llantwit Vardre. THOMAS.-On the 3rd inst., at Church Village, Llantwit Vardre, Edward, the beloved husband of Mary Thomas, late of Dyffrvn Bach. THOMAS.—On Sunday. October 11th, at Rockfield, Neath, Kate Thomas. 839 WILLIAMS.—On October 5th, at 35, South William- street, Docks, Owen Williams, sailm&ker.

"THE ORIGINAL WOMAN." i The title of our new story, which is now appearing is The Original Woman," and the writer F, Frankfort Moore. Don't miss the opening chapters of this magnificent new serial by a charming writer. Also the opening of a new Serial by F. M. White, entitled" THE CARDINAL MOTH," together with the New Series of SHORT COMPLETE STORIES from the pens of Flora Annie Steel, J. MacLaren Cobban, William Le Queux, ■ Geo. B. Sims, George Griffith, Jean ■ u -Middlemiss, Tom Gallon, Ouniis Yorke, dJokn Strange Winter, and other popular authors. ;¡¡

ORATORY AT THE FLOOD. It has been asserted, and with a good I show of reason, that had there been no War Commission disclosures and no oat- fcarst of enthusiasm for passive resistance to the Education Act, there would have been no fiscal campaign or declaration of the Empire in danger." However that may be, the flood gates of political oratory have been thrown open and parties are p divided. The Cabinet has already been reconstructed, and still there are many W. varied opinions within the Cabinet on the very question which caused the Duke of Devonshire, Mr Ritchie, an 1 the rest to send in their resignations. Party passion and Cabinet muddles are discussed every- where, and he must be a tough politician with a wonderful capacity for-figures and arguments who is not already growing a little tired of this passionate fiscal dis- cussion and the tales of a disrupting Empire and ruined trade, while it is clear from available and authentic figures that the country prospers. For good or evil, what should have formed a subject for cool discussion and dispassionate sturly has been converted into a passionate party dispute. Mr Chamberlain desires to revo- lutionise the country's fiscal policy, and is eager to rush in with untried expedients before he has proved their necessity or examined their possible results. The lurid picture of general commercial decay which Mr Chamberlain propounded at Greenock has not been based on statistics, for they prove the contrary but then he declared the following day that he did not rest his case on figures and facts he used figures to illustrate his arguments I The leading organ of the Conservative party was bound to point out how official sta- tistics topple over this argument" and imaginary case of commercial ruin, for, referring to this period, it says," The amount assessable to income tax has doubled the deposits in the savings bank have trebled the workman's wages are higher both in actual moment and in pur- chasing power. Lastly, we may mention that in regard to the cotton trade, the last item, the destruction of which he pro- phesies, the export has increased in this same period by some two thousand million yards I Clearly Mr Chamberlain's proof that English commerce is dying is ridicu- lously inadequate." The most brilliant defence of the Free Trade position is that of Lord Rosebery at Sheffield, in the hall where Mr Balfour 'spoke. But he did not concern himself with the Premier, but turned at once to Mr Chamberlain's statements and declared boldly for Free Trade—" the open air of Free Trade as against the hothouse of Protection." He begged the country not to leave the brilliant knoWn for the dark unknown." It was a speech full of brilliant phrases and swept the audience along with wonderful enthusiasm. It was the most vigorous attack on the new policy and the new plan, for it took the other side of the Imperialist idea. He did not see an Empire resting on a schedule of forbidden industries, and he would fight competition, not by tariffs or retaliation, but by science, education, a more adap- tive spirit, and by keeping the universe as an open market for food and raw mate- rials." He refused to see, with the Standard," that the commercial condi- tion of the country points to ruin but he does see that the Mother Country and the Colonies are in harmony, and would not disturb them. He closed his attack on Mr Chamberlain's revolutionary proposals by a glowing peroration, which indicate] that. he meant to takep. big share in the fight- ing over the starring fiscal proposals.

During the present week the Birming- ham Musical Festival is being held, and these important music meetings have entered upon their third century. It was in 1768 that the first Festival was held, but this is only the forty-first gathering, a quite modest number compared with the 180 Festivals given by the Three Choirs." However, Birmingham scores on the monetary side, for its total of J6143,074 raised for charity puts it ahead of any similar undertaking. When the supporter thinks of the pleasure of the Festival he. has also in mind the suffering poor and the needs of the General Hospital. It is pleasure and charity as well as musical art and excellence that combine to make the Birmingham Festival so great a success and an abiding institution in the great metropolis of the Midlands. A wonder. fully interesting and attractive programme of new and old works has been arranged, and the novelties alone are sufficient to spell success for the present meeting. Birr mingham recognises the needs of charity, and with no hesitation supports its Musical Festival. We wish some of this spirit could be infused into the people of Wales. We notice with pleasure that Newport has, by a vote in Council, increased its sub- scription of JE50 to the Hospital to one of £200, recognising the increased needs of the institution since 1888, when the smaller subscription was fixed.

The Church Congress is in session at Bristol, and has before it some important questions and problems. The Church has within itself sufficient disturbing troubles to keep it well occupied, and though it keeps a bold front to the growing protest of the Nonconformists against the Educa- tion rate, there are many men within the Church who sincerely regret the changed attitude of so many men in the country against the institution itself. The present is undoubtedly a critical period in the history of the Church of England. Re- forms are proposed from within and with- out, and thousands of conscientious Churchmen have been driven into indiffer- ence or to abstain from service or partici- pation in the work of the Church on account of the Ritualistic practices which have been introduced and are being intro- duced into the simple service. We hear of the lighting of candles at Barry and of the putting out of the offending lights by the people's warden. Only in very few cases are the innovations resented in this way, but steadily the support of good Church- men is alienated and the division within the Church is more marked than appears on the surface.

We have heard of the Nonconformist minister whose salary was worse than the wages of a navvy, and quite recently Wales was treated to a sorry tale of the poverty-stricken pay of many of the curates in the Principality. The good days of the opulence of Bishops," it seems, are also past. At a meeting of the Clergy Susten- tation Fund at Oswestry this week a speaker referred to the fatal opulence of the Bishops in explaining the poverty of some of the lesser workers in the Church fold. But the Bishop of St. Asaph quickly dispelled that idea. The times of opulence are gone, and ho expressed his realiness to make a present of his own bank balance to anyone in the room. The Bishop grew confidential, and told how he had long ceaserl to find the opportunity of putting by for a rainy day. The time for saving money in his position hadjong ceased, and it seems that there is no hope for it but sending round the hat for Nonconformist and Church teachers and preachers in these degenerate days. It was Mr Glad- stone who suggested and started the Clergy Sustentation Fand by a subscrip- tion of JE300, since when it has prospered.

It is not long since the Pembrokeshire Council proposed a conference of local authorities in the Principality on the Reafforestation of Wales, yet the subject has been taken up with interest, if not enthusiasm, in many quarters. From an artistic as well as,. commercial point of view it is desirable that some practical, issue should result, and that the next few years should note a large effort at planting trees in Wales. The poetic as well as the 1 business and industrial side of the move- ment should be kept in view, and in adctt- » tion to the formation of a society for the reafforestation of the Principality; we should like every village to establish an Arbor Day, with the annual ceremony of publicly planting trees. On the business side of the question it is held that there are many large tracts in Wales which would produce pit timber at a profit, and it is claimed that W ales can produce the best of oak, ash, and larch. The en- couragement of such an industry or busi- ness as growing pit timber wouH also beautify the landscape, and this would be no small gain. On such a many-sidel subject there is much to be said, and prob- ably the case will be put in an enthusi- astic and practical manner before the coming conference.

LATE ALDERMAN WILLIAMS, OF GWAELODYGARTH. His Will Proved.—The Bequests. The will of the late Alderman Thomas Williams, of Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr, has just been proved at the Llandaff District Registry Office. The testator bequeaths a number of por- traits to his relatives, and also the many ad- dresses presented to him by public bodies to the trustees of the Brecon Memorial College, the address presented to him by the old students of that College, and the oil painting of the Rev. William Williams, of Wern, to be hung in some suitable room in the College the portrait of the late Mr Henry Richard, M.P., to the Merthyr District Council, to be hung in the reading-room of the central building. He bequeaths the residue of his personal estate to his nephew, Thomas Walter Williams, to the Rev. John Thomas, minister of Zoar Congregational Chapel, Mer- thyr, and Mi Gwilym Cristor James, Merthyr, solicitor, whom he appoints trustees, npon trust to sell and convert the same into money, and to pay all debts, &c., and also to pay the legacies bequeathed under the will. These include the following:— London Missionary Society (ForeilOtn), £2,000¡; Congregational Pastors' Retiring Fund, t500 Brecon Memorial College, £2,000 British and Foreign Bible Society, £ 1,000 Congregational Church Aid and Home Missionary Society, JE500 English Congregational Chapel Building Society, £ 500 Congregational Pastors' Provident Society of Wales, £500; Liberation Society ,jE500 United Kingdom Alliance, JE500 Merthyr Tydfil General Hospital, for the establishment of a bed, £1,000 the South Wales English Congregational Church Aid Society, JE500 the Trustees of Zoar Con- gregational Chapel, Merthyr Tydfil, £1,650; Gronfa of Wales, Welsh Forward Movement Society, £1,000; South Wales UniversityCollege, Cardiff, £2,000; and numerous smaller amounts I .which have already been pnblished. Testator bequeaths to each of his cousins, William G. Williams, of Ebbw Vale, William Walters, and David Walters, the sum of JE200 each, and to his nepbew, Walter Williams the sum of jEZOO for I the Hbenefit of the children of his late cousin, I Robert Walters to his housekeeper, JE200 to j his brother William Williams and his nephew I Thos. Walter Williams each £200 to the Rev. John Thomas. Zoar Congregational Chapel, Merthyr, £200; to Mr Gwilym Weston James, £500; etc. He desired his freehold estate, called Gelly- faelog. to be sold to pay the legacies referred to above. He desires that the trustees pay his sister Elizabeth the sum of £2,500, and a like sum to his nephew, Howard Trevelyan George, and to pay the income of £5,000 ito his nephew. Thos. Walter Williams, forlife. Theresidueofthe estate he bequeaths upon trust to the Glamor- gan Welsh Union Northern District of Welsh Congregationalists. The gross value of the estate was proved to be JE55,523 Is 8d, and tbe net personal value £36,344 103 19d.

THE CROWN AND TINTERN ABBEY. Preservation Work. The report of the Commissioners of his Majesty's Woods. Forests, and Land Revenues for the year 1902-3 was issued on Wednesday. It is stated that the income derived from the New Forest by sale of forest produce was jE5,339 17s lOd; and from surface rents, £3,66118s 9d. The Dean Forest income was as follows—Forest produce, £5,860 17s surface rents, £2,057 5s Md and mineral royalties, £14,782 15s lid. The income from Crown property in Scotland amounted to £31,235: in Ireland, to JE34,405 33 4d in Wales, £26,950 3s 2d in the Isle of Man, £4,369 18s and in Alderney, £1,608 198 6d. Reference is also made in the report to the repairs of Tintern Abbey. The first work under- taken was the preservation of the beautiful arched openings between the sacristy and tbe cloisters, and the work, it is stated, has been carried ont with the greatest care, without accident, and in such a manner as to preserve the old structure without any attempt to restore missing or decayed portions, and the result is very satis- factory, for it is difficnlt to see that anything more than a quperficial pointing has been done. At present attention has been directed to an even more dangerous portion of the Abbey buildings—the groined entrance on the north side of the cloisters, and tbe groining is now being covered with a layer of cement concrete, on which will be placed a coating of asphalt to com- pletely exclude wet. The removal of the modern cottage built into the ruins on the north-west side of the Abbey has opened out some most interesting remains of a former entrance. The removal of the modern buildings and obstructions to the west of the road, it is stated, is an immense gain, as a very fine and much extended view of the west front of the Abbey is now obtained.

BRITISH SHIP SEIZED. Venezuela's Fresh Aggression. New York, Wednesday.—The following tele- gram has been received here from Georgetown, British Guiana :—" It is tenorted from the north-west district that the Venezuelan light- ship at the mouth of the Amaeuru river has seized a boat flying tbe British flag, laden with dry goods and provisions, the property of a British subject named Romania. The boat had cleared for Morawhanna. British Guiana, and was proceeding to Haiwa. The Venezuelan commander protested that there ought to be no British trade with America, and said that he had been ordered to prevent the passage of British vessels. Mr Romania has made a sworn declaration of the fact to the Government agent at Morawhanna."—.Renter.

CARDIFF JEWEL ROBBERY. CHARGES OF"RECEIVING. At the North London Sessions on Wednesday the grand jury returned true bills against Edward Hartley and Florence Allen, charged with being concerned in receiving, among other things, a gold and diamond ring and a gold and diamond brooch,the property of Mr Crouch,jewel-, ler, of Cardiff. For this burglary, it will be remem- bered, two men, Graham and Moffat, alias Sey- mour, were convicted at Cardiff some time ago. The Treasury again prosecuted. It was understood no evidence would be offered against the woman Allen, who asserted that the jewellery found in her possession had been given'her by Moffat,to whom she bad become engaged. The man Jacobs, to whom Moffat said he had sold JE77 14s worth of Mr Crouch's jewellery, had already been tried in connection with the case and acquitted. The hearing of the case has been fixed for to-day (Thursday), Mr Guy Stevenson will prosecute and Mr Purcell defend.

PENARTH ASSAULT CASE. At Penarth Police Court on Wednesday John Vowles, of Maughan-street, Penarth, and Frank Pyatt, of Cliff-street, Penarth, were defendant and complainant respectively in connection with a charge of unlawful wounding at Penarth on Saturday, the 10th Oct. Complainant said that he was at the Ship Hotel about 10.45, when de- fendant asked him to come outside, as he wanted to speak to him. On the steps of the Hotel defendant turned on him, and gave him a severe blow on the cheek. Prosecutor believed defend- ant had something in his hand. He was knocked down. and rendered unconscious. Geo. Scott, a labourer, gave corroborative evidence. He said he picked complainant up, and found his face bleeding very freely. The magistrates reduced the charge to one of common assault and fined defendant £1 and costs, in default 14 days' hard labour.

A MARRIAGE CUSTOM DISCOURAGED. At Penarth Police Court on Wednesday P.C. Rees brought evidence of obstruction against Richard Clarke, a young man, who, with others, held a rope in front of horses as the carriage, containing a bride and bridegroom, was being driven from church. Defendant said it was an old marriage custom, and he did not think he was doing any hvm. Mr Wood, one of the jus- tices, characterised the proceedings as most dan- gerous and objectionable, and fined defendant 2s 6d.

A SURPRISE VERDICT. An elderly man named H. White was sum- moned by the London police on Tuesday for throw- ing missiles from the fourth-floor window at 24, Western Buildings, Ladbrook Grove, Netting Hill. In his defence White explained that his wife returned home intoxicated on the day in question, and when he remonstrated with her she. smashed a plate in his face, cutting his eye. There were several other plates lying on a table by tbe window, and to save himself from further violence he pitched three or four of them out of the window. He was thoroughly ashamed, however, of what be bad done, and hoped the magistrate would forgive him.—Mr Flowdon Nothing to be ashamed of. I think you did a very sensible thing. Go away.—The defendant- was evidently astonished at the unexpected re- mark, and tenderedjthe magistrate hts tbanks.

A meeting of the lilanelly Urban District Council w*9 held on Tuesday, Mr W. Wilkins presiding, to receive a report from the solicitor on the electric light and traction scheme. Mr Kandell advised them to take Parliamentary measures to enforce the British Insulated Wire Company to carry out their contract. Finally the whole matter was referred to the Estates Cauauttee* 1

Lord Rosebery, ""? FISCAL POLICY ATTACKED. Mr Chamberlain's Methods. Lord Rosebery spoke at Sheffield on Tues Jay, and came out an avowed and un- compromising Free Trader. He started with an attack on Mr Balfour's Ministerial tactics, and asked, Who is the Prime Mini- ster ? He showed howMr Balfour was being led by Mr Chamberlain. In Mr Chamberlain's scheme there was nothing new—it was a mass of glittering soap bubbles which dissolved in the hand. Everything was hypothesis. The policy of hitting back when hit was all right in its way, but if this new gospel were carried out it would not be long before we should be engaged in a battle with the whole civilise I world, com- pared with which Armageddon was a friendly joust. Lord Bosebery asked— (1) Had Free Trade failed to secure pros- perity to this country ? (2) Was there any proof that Mr Cham- berlain's remedy would not be worse than the disease ? (3) Was there any proof that his scheme would bind the Empire more closely to. gether ? His answers, briefly, were that Free Trade had been an abundant success; that the new scheme would bring discord and disaster at home, and possibly the dis. memberment of the Empire. The Colonies are in perfect harmony now; for God's sake," he exclaimed, don't let us disturb that harmony What these gentlemen ignore is this Everything in the Empire has been strong and successful because it has been free and spontaneous." Lord Rosebery began his speech at Shef- field with the query, Well, what do you think of it all ?" (Laughter and cheers.) Proceeding, the Earl alluded to what had been going on in the Cabinet, and expressed doubt whether any Cabinet inquiry had been made, adding that we could not prevent a storm by sitting on the barometer. (Cheers.) Who was the Prime Minister ? (Cheers, and a voice, Joey.") The originator of the fiscal policy of the present Government was Mr Chamberlain. Mr A. Chamberlain had stepped into office,and we had a Protectionist Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr Austen Chamberlain was there to carry on the policy of his Protectionist father. Mr Bal- four was simply holding the position until the wandering missionary returned with an olive branch in his mouth. (Laughter and cheers.) I His Lordship did not believe in retaliation. In reference to the new gospel, eveiylhing so far was mere hypothesis and assertion. He was glad when he heard the man who when hit. say he liked to hit back, but not the Foreign Office. He did not want to bring about compli- cations with Russia, Turkey, France, and other countries. If this new gospel were carried out it would not be long after its inception before we should be engaged in a battle with the whole civilised world, compared with which Armaged- don was a friendly joust. (Cheers.) Such a ¡ policy should not have been launched until after the most careful inquiry and consultation with our Colonies. (Cheers.) From the first it should have been treated as anon-political question, but it was now too late to ask that it should be so treated. He asked Mr Chamberlain to prove three things. Firstly, could Free Trade fail to secure prosperity to the country ? Secondly, was there any proof that Mr Chamberlain's remedy would not be worse than the disease ? Thirdly, was there any proof that his scheme would bind the Empire more closely together ? There was not a vestige of proof that any one of these objects would be served. (Cheers.) He held I that Free Trade had not failed, but that it had been a success, and that the proposals would tend to dislocate and probably dissolve the unity of the Empire. (Cheers.) England was tbe carrier and clearing house of the world, and he of the Empire. (Cheers.) England was the carrier and clearing house of the world, and he appealed to them not to allow it to be tampered with. We were asked, Why not try Mr Cham- lain's plan ? Wecau do it if it did not succeed." That was exactly what we could not afford to do. (Cheers.) Let us seek a remedy by cultivating a scientific' spirit, attending to education, and above all, let us retain the universe as our mar- ket for raw material. (Cheers.) Mr Chamberlain had not furnished a tittle of proof that there was the danger to the unity of the Empire under existing conditions as was made in his amazing declaration. On the other hand, we had ample proof that under Free Trade the Empire was most loyal and prosperous. Mr Chamberlain talked about the offer the Colonies had made to us. Where was the oner ? (Cheers.) The offer was from us—we should tax the staff of life. (Cheers.) The Empire that enjoyed the imports of food for 50 years was not likely to abandon it now. (Renewed cheers.) He maintained that there had been no demand from our Colonies for which Mr Chamberlain now sought to brinfl about, and Heaven preserve us from the bad blood which would be created under any such system as that proposed. Let aft preserve the integrity of the Empire. He honestly and conscientiously believed that any such policy as that advocated by the late Colonial Secretary would almost inevitably lead to dismemberment. (Loud cheers ) We could not accept the new policy anp risk thesplendidresultsiachieved under'FreeTrade at the hazard of a political die. He would not give up the open air of Free Trade for the hot. house of Protection. (Loud cheers.) _4

THE NEW BISHOP OF MAN- CHESTER. It was announced some time ago that Dr. Moorhouse was resigning the See of Manchester and retiring into private life upon the first of November, and, as usual, there has been a good deal of conjecture as Ho his successor. Many names have been mentioned in Church circles for the vacant bishopric, but now the final selection is announced. The Premier has chosen, and King Edward has approved of, the Right Rever- end Edmund Arbuthnot Knox, D.D.. Bishop Suffragan of Coventry, who will therefore take upshis duties in his new See on the first of next Bight Rev. Edmund Arbuthnot Knox, D.D. I month. Dr. Knox is fifty-six years of age, having been born at Bangor in 1847. His promotion was at first slow, and he was thirty-seven before he became Rector of Knebworth Beauchamp,Leices- ter. Seven years later he was appointed Vicar of Aston, Birmingham, and there he quickly made his mark. In 1891, three years afterwards, he was appointed Archdeacon of Birmingham, and it was not long before he was again pro- moted, this time to be a Suffragan to the BishoD of Worcester,with the'titleof Bishop of Coventry. He also became Rector of St. Phillip s,Birming-. ham. Now he vacates both of these appointments upon promotion to the large and important North Country See.

ELECTION NEWS. SOUTH GLAMORGAN. Mr Herbert Gladstone as Referee. Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P., has accepted the invitation to arbitrate upon the question as to whether South-Glamorgan [/shall be considered a. Liberal or a Labour constituency. SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE. Colonel Morgan, M.P., Retires. In a letter to Sir Arthur Mackworth, of Caer- 2eon, who is chairm&n of the South Monmouth- shire Conservative Association. Col. the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., brother of Lord Tredegar, who has sat in Parliament for nearly thirty years, announces that he will not offer himself for re etection owing to failing health; A meeting of the executive of the Conservative Association has been called to receive the letter, and it is probable that Captain Ronald Foriestier Walker, nephew of the sitting member and of Lord Tre- degar, will be invited to be the Conservative candidate at the next election.

OBITUARY. Miss Kate Thomas, of Rookfleld. The death occurred on Sunday night of Miss Kate Thomas, of Rockfield, near Neath. Miss Thomas had but recently returned from a sojourn in Switzerland, the journey being undertaken on the recommendation of her London medical adviser. Possessed of wealth, Miss Thomas held her riches as in trust, and ber life was adorned with good works."

LOCAL WILLS. Mr David Campbell, Swansea. Mr David Campbell, of 10, Grove-place, Swan- sea, who died on the 13th August last, appointed as sole executrix of his will hts widow, MraMary Campbell, who has valued bis estate at £ 952 10s 9d gross, and at JE779 18s net. Mr J. Williams, Mountain Ash. Mr John Williams, of Woodland-villa. Moun- tain Ash, who died on the 13th September last, has left estate of the grobaval no of jE2,747 10s ld., and of the net value of JE2,557 9s 4d and probate of his will and codicil has been granted to the sole executrix, his widow, Mrs Eleanor Williams.

NEW MINISTERS. Six Fresh Appointments. I ANOTHER FAMILY PROMOTION. New Lord Privy Seal. The King has been pleased to approve of the following appointment .-The Marquis of Salis- bury to be Lord Privy Seal. The office of Lord Privy Seal cairies with it a salary of JEZ.OOO and a seat in the Cabinet, and the appointment is one of considerable interest, as that was the post which the late Lord Salis- bury took in 1900 on relinquishing the Secretary- ship of Foreign Affairs. On the retirement of the deceased statesman from public life in July of last year Mr Balfour himself took the office, but as he is also the First Lord of the Treasury I the right honourable gentleman has not received the salary of £2,ooo!L year which was specially attached to the position when the late Premier I assumed it. The entrance of Lord Salisbury into the Cabinet increases the number of members to 19. 1 Lord Salisbury is Mr Balfour's cousin. I The following further Ministerial appoint- ments were announced last night Secretary to the Admiralty-Mr E. J. Pretyman, M.P. Civil Lord of the Admiralty—Mr A. H. Lee, M.P. Financial Secretary to the War Office-Mr W. Bromley-Davenport, M.P: Junior Lord of the Treasury—Lord Balcarres, M.P. Treasurer of the Household—Marquis of Hamilton, M.P. Three of these appointments involve bye-elec- tions, namely, Captain Lee for the Fareham Division of Hampshire, the Marquis of Hamil- ton for Londonderry, and Lord Balcarres for the Chorley Division of Lancashire. Captain Arthur Hamilton Lee was born in 1868, and was educated at Cheltenham College and the Boyal Military Academy, Woolwich. He entered the Army in 1888, and retired three years ago with the rank of brevet-major. He was British military attache with the United States Rt. Hon. A. Lyttelton, Rt. Hon. A. G. Murray, the Colonies. for Scotland. Lord Stanley, Rt. Hon. H. O. Arnold- Postmaster-General. Forster. For War. Army during the war in Cuba, and was subse- quently military attache at Washington. lie entered the House of Commons at the General Election, and the following year became Parlia- mentary private secretary to Mr Arnold Forster. In Dod's Parliamentary Companion he is described as a Conservative in lavour of Army reform and of strengthening the Navy." The result of the poll for the Farebam Division at the General Election was Lee 7,375 Smith (Liberal) 3,828 Majority. ■ ..fw. • • • • 3,547 Majority. ■ ..fw. • • • • 3,547 The constituency has never returned a Liberal. The Marquis of Hamilton, the new Treasurer of the Household in succession to Mr Victor Cavendish, is the eldest son of the Duke of Abercorn, and was born in 1869. He is a. captain in the 1st Life Guards. At the General Election he won the seat at Londonderry from Count Moore, Nationalist, the pievious member, the figures being- Hamilton 2,361 Moore. 2,294 Majority 67 The Nationalist majority at a Dye-eiection in 1899 was only 42. Lord Balcarres is the eldest son of the Earl of Crawford, and has represented the Chorley Division of North Lancashire since 1895 without once being called upon to fight a contested elec- tion. He was an unpaid private secretary to Mr Gerald Balfour while the latter was Chief Secre- tary. His Lordship succeeds Mr H. T. Anstrutber as a junior Lord of the Treasury, and will be thus one of the Party whips. Mr Ernest George Pretyman, the new Secretary to the Admiralty in succession to Mr Arnold Forster, has been Civil Lord of the Ad- miralty since 1900. He sits as Conservative for the Woodbridge Division of Suffolk, and was formerly a captain in the Royal Artillery. Mr Bromley-Davenport, who becomes Finan- cial Secretary to the War Office in succession to Lord Stanley, has represented the Macclestield Division of Cheshire since 1886. Neither he nor Mr Pretyman will have to seek re-election. Mr Victor Cavendish, who succeeds Mr Arthur Elliot as Financial Secretary to the Treasury, is the nephew of and beir to the Duke of Devon- shire. He is also a son-in-law of Lord Lans- downe. He belongs to the Liberal Unionist wing of his party, and has represented West Derbyshire since 1891. He is the eldest son of the late Lord Edward Cavendish, and takes office for the first time at the age of 35. Earl Percy, who becomes Under-Secretary for Foreign affairs, in the place of the present Lord Salis- buiy, who could not well retain the Under-Secie- taryship now that be sits in the same iiouse with his former chief, first became known in the House of Commons as Lord Warkworth, Conservative member for South Kensington. He succeeded Sir Algernon Borthwick in 1895, when the latter was raised to the peerage, and has sin :e repre- sented the constituency. He was rnaue Under- Secretary for India laft year, so office is nob new to him, although he is two years younger than Lord Stanley. But he was always precocious, being M.P. three years after attaining his majority. The appointments of Earl Percy and Mr Victor Cavendish do not necessitate their re- election. Mr Ernest George Pretyman, the new Mr Victor Cavendish. Earl Percy, Financial Secretary Under Secretary to the Tressurv. for Foreign Affairs. Mr E. G. Pretyman, Mr W. Bromley- Secretary to the Davenport, Financial Admiralty. Sec. to War Office. Secretary to the Admixalty, has been Civil Lord of the Admiralty since 1900. He sits as a Con- servative for the Woodbridge Division of Suffolk, and was formerly a captain in the Royal Artillery. Mr Bromley-Davenport, who will be Financial Secretary to the War Office, has represented the Macclesfield Divi- sion of Cheshire since 1886. Neitber he nor Mr Pretyman will have to seek re-election. The announcement that the Marquis of Salisbury has become Lord Privy Seal, which office carries with itaseatintheCabinet, is one of considerable interest, as that was the post which the late Lord Salisbury took in 1900, on relinquishing the Secretaryship of Foreign Affairs. The new Civil Lord of the Admiralty, Mr Arthur Hamilton Lee, entered the House of Commons for Fareham at the last election. He is a great Army reformer. The Marquis of Hamilton, who is to be Treasurer of the Household, is the eldest son of the Duke of Abercorn, and represents Londonderry. Lord Balcarres, new Junior Lord of the Treasury, is the eldest son of the Earl of Crawford, and has represented the Chorley Division of North Lan- cashire since 1895 without being once called upon to fight a contested election.

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WAR EXPECTED. Peril of the Far East. WHAT WILL GREAT BRITAIN DO Movements of Japanese Troops. The news from the Far East is still of a very disquieting character. The German Frankfort Gazette publishes (according to Renter) the following telegram from Shanghai News has reached here from Chifn that the Japanese have occupied Masampbo, belonging to Korea. An official declaration of war is expected.Renter. (Masampho is a settlement at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.) The Morning Post publishes the following telegrams from its special correspondent Chefn, Saturday, 2 p.m. The Russian Fleet has cleared from Port Arthur. Its total strength, plus auxiliaries, is ninety ships. It is reported here that the Japanese aie land- ing troops at Masampho. There are strong indications that Germany favours hostilities, as she believes they would enable her to extend her sphere of influence in China. A number of field guns was embarked at Port Arthur yesterday for some destination unknown. All the available force of workmen is employed on fortifications. Cholera and plague have broken out among the ( Russians at Neu-cbwang. The Press Association says that upon inquiry at the Foreign Office on Monday it was stated that no confirmation had been received of the report that the Japanese have occupied Masampho. Chefu, Saturday, 8.50 p.m. It is stated that the Japanese have decided to declare hostilities to-morrow on the expiration of the ultimatum. Chefu, Sunday, 8.50 p.m. The situation remjuus unchanged. All is quiet at Port Arthur. Hostilities are still believed to be imminent. and it is asserted that the Russians have fixed Friday next for their commencement. There is an exodus of Chinese merchants from the Yalu Valley. They are arriving at Chefu. Points of the Situation. Russia, as was generally expected by most observers, has failed to keep the promise made 18 months ago to withdraw her troops from Man- churia before the -8th of the present month. She declines to move, and it is perfectly evident that the occupation is intended to be permanent. Japan, on the other hand, has always insisted on the restoration of ilanchuria to the Chinese Empire, and it was stated that she recently pre- sented Russia with an ultimatum on the subject. This, however, has been since denied. Japan re- gards the absorption of Manchuria as merely preparatory to a Russian invasion of Korea, which she would be prepared to resist by war. Almost all the Japanese papers and a good many public men have declared that war must follow if Russia fails to carry out her promise of evacuation, and it would be no surprise to the world if hostilities were to supervene. In a Russo-Japanese war naval force would be the point of first importance. It is intereatine to observe that the forces at the disposal of both Powers are nominally about equal. Russia^has on the spot six modern battle- ships ana two modern cruisers, while she has five ships on the way or under orders. Japan has six modern battleships and six modern cruisers, chiefly built in England, all of them being ready for immediate action. There are a largenumberof more or less obsolete cruisers, gun- boats, torpedo boats, and destroyers belonging to both Powers, but these are of small account compared with the up-to-date vessels. Japan's principal battleships, the Nukasa, Hatsuse, Asahi, Sbikishima, Yashima, and Fuji, are magnificent vessels, furnished with the most powerful armaments, while her new cruisers, the Asama, Tokiwa, ldzumoj Iwate, Yukumo, and Azuma are vessels of great speed. Russia's newer ships in the Far East are also very fine vessels. The Rossia cruiser is almost a facsimile of our Terrible and Powerful. Japan would have an advantage in having access to good dockyards and hospitals, and an unlimited supply of coal, which comes from the native mines at Moji. Russia, on the other hand, has been chiefly relying in the past on Japanese coal, and has usually sent her ships to winter in Japanese poits. The Japanese army consists of about 125,000 men, with a reserve of 275,000. Vladivostock and Port Arthur have large garrisons, and the whole of Manchuria and Eastern Siberia are swarming with soldiers. The number of reinforcements Russia could pour in from Europe would be limited only by the carrying capacity of the Siberian Railway. What Will Great Britain DoP Viscount Hayashi, the Japanese Minister, in an interview with a Central News representative on Monday, deprecated the idea that Japan bad launched an ultimatum against Russip. According to the treaty of alliance with Eng. land," said his Excellency, I should have been informed immediately, so that the fact might have been brought to the notice of the British Government. Of course, I have had certain in. formation, but nothing of that character. I War between Japan and Russia would in any case be a very great injury to both Powers, and it israthing which ought to be avoided, but in the event of a crisis being precipitated, I hope that Japan will have the active sympathy of her ally, Great Britain. England and Japan have been acting together for some time, and now perfectly understand each other. As in this country, there is in Japan a feeling of irritation among the people as to Russia's non-withdrawal from Manchuria, but whether the opinion of the warlike element in Japan has any influence in the direction of public affairs I cannot say absolutely. In any event, the Emperor always lends ear to the voice of public opinion.rt ENORMOUS FORCE AT PORT ARTHUR. PORT ARTHUR, Tuesday. The review by the Viceroy, Admiral Alexeieff, on Sunday of the 76,000 men who took part in the manoeuvres was the final act of last week's wa.r game. This force— the greatest Russian army ever concentrated in the Far East-was massed on the plains outside the city. It comprised in- fantry, cavalry, and artillery, and, in accordance with the recent scheme of the War Department, a portion of every infantry regiment was mounted. Foreigners were given every opportunity to witness the display. The number of the troops was stated by the officers to be 76,000, and this figure was corrobo- rated by the estimates of military experts who were present at the review. Moreover, it was officially announced that the entire force within easy operating distance of Port Arthur now numbers 100,000 men. Two months ago it was only 60,000. Sunday's imposing display demonstrated that the reports of reinforcements coming into Man- churia recently have underestimated the real increase of the Russian strength in the province. The army assembled here on Sunday was greater than Peking diplomatists believed Russia's entire force in Manchuria to be. The officials here are taking pains to make Russia's military strength on the spot as widely known as possible, and even openly proclaim that the manoeuvres were intended as an object- lesson to other nations. Admiral Alexeieff recently said to an Ameri- can official War would be a great calamity. Here we believe that the best way to prevent it is to strengthen ourselves as much as possible. We have therefore left no steps untaken to attain that purpose." Details of the manoeuvres are being kept secret, but I have ascertained that the landing force at Ta Lien Wan Bay was repulsed, and it is re- ported that the attacking army broke through the defences of Fort Arthur at three points. Two battleships and two cruisers are on their way out from Russia to reinforce the fleet. Ac- cording to the view of the Russian officers, when these vessels arrive Russia's naval force on this station will be stronger than that of Japan both in the army and navy. The war feeling is at fever heat. The belief that hostilities are impending, however, is entirely based upon the activity of the military preparations which are visible everywhere, and it is noteworthy that the higher Russian officials declare that Japan has been overawed by the latest demonstration of Muscovite power. No steps have been taken towards the fulfil- ment of the agreement to evacuate Manchuria, and the official journal, the Novykrai," the editor of which is a colonel on the Viceroy's staff, declares that none will be taken. Among the military here the evacuation of Manchuria is spoken of as a fiction of the diplomatists. The governors of the Eastern Siberian pro- vinces are here consulting with Admiral Alexeieff for the purpose of arranging a new division of the territory beyond the Amur into three pro- vinces. The reports which have been telegraphed to Europe by Port Arthur correspondents to the effect that a Chinese army was assembled to tie rear of Mukden remained unconfirmed.—Press Association Special Telegram. Russia Yielding. Vienna, Tuesday.- Reports. received here state that Russia has given Japan a decided promise with regard to the evacuation of Manchuria, and the situation is therefore more satisfactory than during the last week.- Reater. Negotiations Proceeding Normally. Paris, Wednesday.—The Japanese Legation has communicated to the Preea the following despatch from Tokio, dated the 13th inst. :— 11 The negotiations concerning the Vanchurian and Korean questions are following a normal course and there is no reason to anticipate a rupture between Japan and Russia. The alarmist reports that have been current abroad are devoid of foundation. —Renter. German Comment. Berlin, Wednesday.—Commenting upon the situation in flbe Far East, the Cologne Gazette says England would doubtless like to see Japan embroiled in war with Russia, but she J would in no case help her ally, as such a war would have to be fought out on land. England coald not, even if she desired, give Japan any substantial assistance. The result would be the annihilation of the Japanese army, the destruc- tion of Japanese prestige in the Far East, and financial vassaldom under England or some other Power.—Central News.

Anglo-French Arbitration TREATY SIGNED YESTERDAY. In reference to the reports of the treaty ol arbitration concluded between England and France, tbe Foreign (Office issued on Wednesday thB following announcement :— France, the Foreign (Office issued on Wednesday the following announcement Lord Lansdowne to-day signed with th. I French Ambassador an agreement providing that questions of a juridical character, or relating to the interpretation of existing tteaties which might arise between Great Britain and France, should, if found in- capable of settlement by diplomatic means, be referred to the Permanent Court of Arbi- tration at The Hague. It is. however, further stipulated that this arrangement I shall apply only to such questions as do not include the vital interests, the independence, or the honour of the two contracting parties, and do not affect the interests of third Powers." The agreement is the outcome of a movement which it will be remembered has recently received a considerable amount of support in both countries in favour of affirming the general principle of recourse to arbitration whenever that method can be safely and conveniently adopted. Paris, Wednesday.—The Anglo-French Arbi- tration Treaty was signed to-day in London by M. Cambon, the French Ambassador, and the Marquis of Lansdowne. The text iB as follows ■— The Government of the French Republic and the Government of his Britannic Majesty, signa- tories to the convention concluded at the Hague on July 29th, 1899, for the peaceful settlement of International disputes, considering that by Arti cle 19 of that treaty the high contracting par- ties reserve to themselves the right of concluding agreements with a view to recourse to arbitration in all oases which they shall consider it possible to submit thereto, have authorised the under- signed to agree to the following provisions Article I.-Differences of a juridical order or such as relate to the interpretation of the treaties existing between tha two cnntnu>tino narties u -n t" which may arise between tham. and-which it may not be possible to settle by means of diplomacy, shall be submitted to a permanent court of arbi- tration established at the Hague by the conven- tion of July 29th, 1899, on condition, however, that they do not involve either the vital t inter- ests of the independence or honour of the two contracting States, and that they do not affect the interests of a third Power. Article 2.—In each particular case the high contracting parties before addressing themselves to the permanent court of arbitration shall sign a special arbitration bond setting forth clearly the subject under dispute,tlfe extent[of the powers of the arbitrators, and the details to be observed as regards the constitution of the arbitral tribu- i nal, and the procedure. I Article 3.—Tbe present arrangement ia oon- cluded for a term of five years from the date of the signature.—Renter. I

Fighting in Somaliland- BRITISH CASUALTIES. The following was issued from the India Office on Wednesday :— The following telegram, dated 13th October, from the Resident at Aden, has been received at the India Office :— Several outrages have been committed on the line of communications by the people of the village of Nakhlien, situated within the hills, about 15 miles south-east of Jeinil. The village was destroyed by a small column, under Lieut.- Col. English, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusi- liers, on the 7th inst. The following casualties occurred :— "Dangerously wounded.—2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers—5584 Private Carr, 5710 Pri- vate Keegan (pinee dead). Slightly wounded-5973 Corporal Callway, 6369 Private Daley also wounded—one Sepoy. 2nd Bombay Infantry, one driver, No. 6 Bombay (Mountain Battery). •i-rphe above information only received last night. Full report will follow in due course. "A further telegram of thel4th October reports the wounded progressing favourably." Rome, Wednesday.—The Italie says the situation in the Benadir country, has been much exaggerated, and that there is no danger. The latest news from Aden is to the effect that the forward march was stopped about the middle of September, but that frequent raids were made into Italian territory. This situation, adds the report, has completely paralysd the trade of the district which had beer on the increase.—Renter.

CARDIFF LICENSES; 6 MAGISTRATES' MEETING-ACRIMON- IOUS DISCUSSION. A meeting of the magistrates for the borough of Cardiff was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, under the presidency of the Mayor, for the purpose of considering the resolution passed at the last general annual licensing meet- ing. and to decide what steps should be taken thereon. This resolution was in the following terms That an intimation be given from the Bench that at the next annual licensing Sessions for the borough the justices will pass in review the whole of the licences of the town, and may than eliminate any which may be deemed unnecessary." "There was a large attendance at Wednesday's meeting, and a length? discussion took place upon tbe course which should be pursued. Eventually it was agreed that a committee of ten be formed to carry out the tenour of the resolution passed at the last annual licensing meeting and to report thereon. We understand that the committee were given a free band as to what districts they should deal with, and were in no way limited as to the scope ot their inauiry. The selection of the committee gave rise to an animated discussion, which at times led to somewhat lively verbal passages between Mr Thomas Andrews and Mr Robert Bird. Ultimately it was decided that the com- mittee should be constituted as under: The Mayor, Messrs T. H. Stephens, F. J. Be a van. Alderman P. W. Carey, Sidney Robinson. W. S. Crossman, Henry White, \v. T. Symonds, Dr, Taylor, and Lewis Williams.

WEDDINGS. Phillips-Rees. A very pretty wedding was seen at Treforest on Wednesday, being the occasion of the marri- age at Saron Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Tre- forest, of Mr Tom Phillips, son of Mr and Mrt Phillips, Gwaelodygath, and Miss Lizzie Reea. only daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Rees. manager of Treforest, Pentyrch, and Ponthit Works. Dr. Thomas, Taff's Well, was best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Evelyn Phillips, Gwaelodygarth (sister of the bride- groom) and Miss Mary Howell, Mil ford Haven. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dres* composed of white mervoilleux silk trimmed with old silk lace and chiffon. She also wore » picture hat of white chiffon trimmed with large plumes and cbiffon strings. The bridesmaids were dressed in pale blue silk poplin trimmed with chiffon fichus, with white felt hats trimmed with cream velvet, mink and plumes. Th6 bride's bouquet was composed of white orchids, chrysanthemums, and lilies. interspersed witb white heather, those of the bridesmaids being pink roses and ferns. The bride's mother was attired in black silk trimmed with ecru a»° Maltese lace. The bridegroom's mother wore black voile. The officiating ministers were Rev, John Morgan Jones, Cardiff. ex-Moderator of the Calvinistic Methodist Association, and Rev. David Hughes, Pontycymmer. The breakfast, sumptuously laid, was partaken of at the bride'a home, where a large and representative party were entertained. The chapel was quite died with friendb and well wishers. The happy pa'r left by an afternoon train for Bournemon^' where the honeymoon will be spent. presents were numerous. Phillips-Lewis. At St. Barrwg's Church, Bedwas, on Wedoe** day morning the wedding took place of Joseph Henry Phillips, eldest son of the late M' Edward Phillips, Caerphilly, and Miss LantCI Mary, youngest daughter of Councillor G. G: Lewis, J.P., Bedwas. The ceremony was formed by the Rev. G. Thomas, rector, assist^ by the Rev. B. Mathews and "Rev. Thomas. The bride was given away by W father, and Mr Edgar Lewis acted as best øan. Tbe bridesmaids were Miss Gwladys MatheW^' Miss Liz Lewis, and Misses Eva and Lewis. During tbe afternoon the happy coup.1, left fro Bournemouth, where the honeymoon *"f1' be spent.

8WANSEA RIGHT OF WAY CASE. A disputed right of way over fields on Goitre Fawr Farm, Killay, the property of .jjLg Robert Morris, Bart., and tenanted since 1^ by Messrs Williams and Sons, is to be made subject-of action in the Swansea County Co° t» conference between Mr Edward Ha«* solicitor,clerk to the Swansea District Counc Mr C. H. Perkins, chairman, and Mr J- ,« Martyn, clerk to the Cockett Parish Coun° and tbe representatives of the estate and in the forthcoming action having failed to e a settlement. The British Footpaths Ps-esev^ tion Association, London, will, it is °. jjy. stood, assist the defence legally ana The case is exciting widespread interest in locality, as should the defence fail to estaO the right of way it is thought the effect to close several other cross-country ways form connecting links with the path in disP"^ and the colliery districts of FforesM Cockett, Wannarlwydd, Dunvant, and

A competitive concert was held at Independent Chapel, Crynant, on Sata^ Q., Adjudicators—Mr T. J. Dennis, ff. Neath and the Rev. W. M. Morgan, Ystraf^gf lais. Principal awards—Champion solo. Theresa Tidball, Cardiff; tenor solo, Mr M Jones, Aberdulais bass solo, Mr j$#. Gwynne, TreeynAq soprano,Miss A.nnie Maeateg recitation, Mr loan HoweliB, Cwmtwreh. qeb^ The first meeting of IvarboW jj managers wan held on -7 T Thomas, Llwyngwydd, w ? L' fCpwjiliff^ and Mr D. Evans, Manorda v.o r Caerleon, were chosen vice-ci -v