The Cardiff Times

o By D. EMLYN EVANS. The Libretto Subject at Coiwyn Bay. As already mentioned in this column the prize of JE10 offered by the National Eisteddfod Association for a Welsh libretto on a Wesh subject suitable for an opera. resulted in two works being submitted to the adjudicators* and as neither was deetned by them to be pos- sessed of sufficient merit, it was announced at the Eisteddfod, in accordance with that de- cision, that the prize must be once more with- held. It has also been explained how a third book intended for that competition, had miscarried, but had ultimately reached its proper destination. Under the circumstances, It was. of course, only simple justice to this third competitor that the matter should be re-opened—so far as it concerned his work, with what result the sequel will show. The subject of the writer who signs himself Awen a Chan," is" Buddug (Boadicea), and his work has bean under our notice on a previous occasion, only that certain correc- tions have been made in accordance witn the adjudicator's suggestions at the time. Neli Daiog is omitted from the present arrange- ment, and although the character had a certain amount of raciness here and there, it was as a whole too coarse and vulgar. The libretto still lacks that coherency, unity, and finish pre- viously pointed out, but this is hardly, the place to enter into lengthy details and quota- tions, which can be done more appropriately in the Welsh adjudication which will appear elsewhere. Anarawd a Morfudd" is the subject chosen by Y Tant Coll," and this composi- tion alteo seems somewhat familiar, although that is an immaterial matter. This writer's work may be summed up in the one word- neatness. It is pleasant to read the legible and well-arranged copy-no small detail escapes the author's attention not even where this one puts her hand, or another her foot, etc., and to peruse the more or less simple and unexaggerated language, where the writer scores successfully as compared to his pre- decessor. Nevertheless." Tant Coll" is a lyricist, not a dramatist, and even at that estimate is tame and often ineffective-does not carry one along, willing or not. He en- tirely misses a number of dramatic oppor- tunities which the true librettist would per- ceive at once, and utilise to the utmost. The work is also unequal, and not always con sistent. This competitor again is referred to the Welsh adjudication for more minute par- ticulars. The strayed libretto bears the signature Canig y Delyn," the subject being Edny- fed Fycban "—which was the subject of the Crown event at Colwyn, and which will largely account for the manuscript's miscarriage. It is at once perceived that hare we have a librettist of a very different character to the two proceeding who enters upon his work in a direct and businesslike manner I bias Tregarnedd, mawredd Mon, Mae dewrion yn ymdyru thus, in virile tone, does lolo, the family bard, begin the play in his opening song. Thus, also, the interest in a tale clearly and straightly told, is fairly kept up to the end. We say fairly advisedly, for it would not be correct, nor kind to the author, to depict the libretto all a great work. We meet with some prosy lines now and then, and rather faulty work- manship—due probably to negligence or haste, as much as anything while we cannot help occasionally to wish for more vivid and stirring historical scenes to heighten the general effe t. It is felt that more movement and motion would be desirable such, for instance, as a soldiers' chorus, or choral war march, as Ednyfed departs. More also could be made of the scene when Ednyfed returns, and is recog- nised by Gwenllian on the eve of her intended second marriage with Syr Meurig." The finale too, requires emendation. The tra, la, la," has been set once for all, so far as Welsh music is concerned (by Gwilym Gwent in his Haf "—Summer), but at best it is of too flimsy and trivial a character for what Drecedes, and for serious" opera. No doubt the author wiH give due consideration to these and similar suggestions on the part of the adjudicators. The work contains so much that is good and workable that we have come to the con- clusion to award Canig y Delyn the prize. It m,y be stated here that while the present writer's colleague, Mr L. J. Roberts, M.A., Llandudno, is not in any way responsible for any of the above details, our decision, both in regard to the two librettos first received and considered, and this last work, has been quite unanimous.

ROWA WRECK JUDGMENT. A Folly Sanctioned by Practice. The Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the steamship Rowa off the Portuguese coast while on a voyage from Newcastle to Genoa in July last concluded at Westminster on Wed- nesday. The vessel ran on the rocksoff Cape St. Vincent owing to the steam steering gear jam- ming, and next day, while endeavouring to make Cadiz, she foundered. The Court found that the ship was too close inshore for any effective steps to be taken to secure her safety. While commenting severely on the folly which preferred the close proximity of a rocky shore to a good offing^ they felt unable to find, as a wrongful act in a particular case, a proceeding which had the sanction of the common practice of a large number of naviga- tors. The Court considered the master (Captain T. B. Jones) should .have made an attempt to beach the ship, but did not regard his failure to do so more than an error of judg- ment, although a grave one. In the circum- stances the Court found the loss was not due to the wrongful ar t or default of the master. and they completely exonerated the chief engineer. vV,

Fashions and Things Feminine. By MISS IDA MELLER. The Tunic Evening-Dress. Although there is no longer any mystery con- cerning winter fashions, and we are cognisant of modes in fur, velvet costumes, and so on, suitable for the coming months, yet, in certain directions, there is a good deal of hesitation on the part of fashion, and women about to choose a costume that shall really signify one of the advance modes, and not one of those that will soon be discarded for something newer, find it difficult to make a definitechoice, for there are many fashions of the moment that are only tentative ones, and how to know which belong to this class and which will be the long-lived ones is a question that is very much in the air. Few things, sartorially, are more disappointing than a new dress that when a month or so old illustrates a fast-dying fashion. Important things to be considered just now are the correct length and width of tailor-made skirts and the length of costume coats. These latter, as at present shown, cover the hips, but do not reach to the extent of last season's coats, albeit the line," which has become a fetish with tailors and dressmakers, and upon which the chic of a costume depends, is well main- tained. From Paris comes the news that cos- tume coats are gradually ghortening, and indeed there is lktle reason to doubt the truth of the rumour, since fur coats of caracul, sealskin, and other pelts are in many instanr e3 cut barely to hip-length. It would certainly seem advisable, therefore, to make the new costume-coat very long, in view of the coming fashions. As for skirts the sensible models are allowed from two to two and a half yards cir- cumference. Evening dresses are now seriously attracting the attention of the feminine world, and it is patent to all observers that. the tunic carries all before it. Nine out of ten evening dresses are made with tunics. Observe the pretty eveningjlress sketched, which portrays a belted tunic of pale blue ninon de soie over satin to match. The tunic is bordered with embroidery and tasselled at the points, the sides being slashed open to show the under-robe, The bodice is gathered at the neck to a band of embroidery that crosses the arms in an original manner, and the sleeves are finished with embroidery to match, while the belt is of satin, This dress also works, out beautifully in pure white, or, again, the tunic might be blue and the underdress violet. Of double-width satin 4t yards will be required, and of ninon 5f yards. A French Coat. The shoulder-scarf of black-satin, lined with white or colour, continues to assert itself in connection with tailor-mades and also with princess dresses made of stout serge, homespun or Cheviot cloth, that may be worn without coats during the colder season. With costumes of this type, woven underwear of a suitable quality takes the place of a warm outer wrap. The satin "shawl" or scarf, though chicfly J decorative and usually worn without regard to warmth-giving power, may, if wrapped round the neck or figure and worn close, instead of slipping off the arms, really be of value as a protective little wrap. It is replaced now and then by a similar scarf made of thick crepe de chine, which is worn unlined, the ends, as with the satin scarf, being drawn into tasselled ornaments. Necklets of far and coque feathers are other additions to the outdoor toilette that are much resorted to, the richest having fringes of chenille as a finale. Our sketch shows a charming French coat of black satin, that suits, oddly enough, equally well the matron and the woman of youn ger years. This high-class little mantle is made with a yoke on the should ers, fastened with satin buttons, and the lower fronts are rounded and draped, the edge of the coat being rolled over to show a doublure faced with Paisley satin veiled with black chiffon, little buttons of black satin running in a line along the centre of the doublure. The cuffs correspond, and the coat is lined throughout with Paisley and chiffon. The fronts are caught on the left of the waist with cord ornaments. For the creation of the coat 21 yards of 44-inch satin are required. Renovating Split Black Kid Cloves. A disappointment that has often been ex perienced is the splitting of a new pair of gloves on the first occasion of wearing, an accident that is not always attributable to inferior kid but sometimes to misfit. The splitting of a pair of black kid gloves is particularly to be deplored, as the kid splits white and the error is rendered more than usually aggressive. Little remedies may be resorted to in order to make the split less apparent. One of the commonest remedies js to apply ink but if ordinary ink is used, the plan is not entirely satisfactoi y. Indian ink, such as artists use for pen and ink sketches, is better for the purpose, and ebony stain better still. A touch of black oil-paint from an artist's colour-box has been tried as a remedy for split gloves, and applied as a thin coating conceals the white of the split; but quite one of the best remedies is a good black leather polish such as is used for patent leather and glace kid shoes. Whatever is applied must, naturally, be allowed to become quite dry before the glove is worn. Thereyare black dyes, of course, that only re- quire td be melted in hot water to make them usable, that may be resorted to but it is not always worth while to break into a packet of dye when only a small rent, has to be treated. In using ink and similar remedies for split gloves, il is sometimes an improvement to mix with the colouring matter a drop of gum to render it more adhesive.

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Mustard and Cress may now be sown in boxes for winter supplies. Both should be sown somewhat thickly upon the surface of fine, pressed down soil, watered with a fine rose nozzle, then covered with paper or sheet glass until the seed commences to germinate. Growers in a comparatively large way some- times sow Rapeseed as a substitute for Mus- tardt. and this may be thought worth trying. The boxes must either now be placed under glass, or the seed might be sown and similarly treated upon soil within frames. There are several reasons why the planting of deciduous trees and shrubs should take place now or soon. The weather is at this time usually warm and moist, and should these conditions continue the plants are already so much at home in their new posi- tions by the time spring comes as to possess an advantage over those that are transferred late. Again, the earliest purchasers have the pick of the nurseryman's stock. It is also a help in making a selection if the plants can be seen in leaf. The value of soot depends upon its use in a judicious way. When used in a dry state the weather should be rainy and dull. Failing such weather conditions, it is advisable to use clear water first, and to apply the soot in liquid form. The soot must be placed in bags, and the latter immersed in vessels of clear water. After being violently moved about in the water daily for several days, the liquid, in a clear state, is fit to use. One peck of soot is enough to put in a vessel—tub or cistern containing 30 gallons of water. When used on outdoor growing crops very little addition cf clear water will be required, but if used for pot plants one gallon of the soot water to four of clear will be a safe quantity to apply. in the Flower Garden. Anemone and Ranunculus roots which may now be planted should be set two inches deep and three inches apart. Bury some manure somewhat lower than the roots before plant- ing, and be careful to put them into the depth suggested, else they may be injured by frost. Yery large, old anemone roots are often hollow, and not as desirable as plump ones of medium size. If there is any doubt as to which is the upper side of the root plant edgewise. There are various ways of taking weeds neatly out of a lawn. A very simple tool is an old table fork, pushed slanting-ways down to the root, and carefully lifted, when any ordinary plant will come out easily. In the case of deeply-rooted dandelions some more drastic method may be necessary. Anyway, it is advisable to have a box containing some loamy soil, in which grass seed is mixed, and to use this for filling up holes, just treading the application down with the foot. It is also a good plan to pick the turf with a garden fork and brush the soil into the holes. The weeds should be burnt, and the lawn raked and roUed then a remarkable improve- ment will quickly manifest itself. Patches of Clover will soon disappear when dosed with an application of some nitrogenous manure, such as nitrate of soda, which may be sprinkled lightly over them but as this is a forcing grass manure it should not be used in frosty weather. Moss should be scratched out with a sharp rake, and the spaces sprinkled with nice loamy soil, in which soot is mixed to the extent of about one-eighth in quantity. Then sow grass seeds and rake them in and roll well. In planting bulbs t is important to set them deep enough. If they are laid Sin. underground frost cannot touch them, and annuals can be grown above them when summer comes round. Another point is to keep them well apart; all Narcissus are best left in the grouud, but they increase rather fast, so the nearer they are put at first planting the sooner replanting will be necessary. Bulbs planbed in grass should be 6in. or more apart, as getting them up again for thinning is a serious matter. Narcissus of all kinds must be allowed to ripen their foliage it must not be tidily cut off, but if it looks unsightly it can be plaited, and then when a dry bunch will come away at a, touch, but it must not get quite yellow and faded. Until the last few days there was no danger in placing room plants out regularly for a re- freshing bath in a shower, or an invigorating hour or two in sunshine and fresh air. With the approach of colder conditions house plants will need to be limited to indoor treatment, or the more delicate ones among them will be injured. The best of all methods of keeping the plants in good health is to wash the leaves with a sponge and tepid, soft, soapy water once a week, going over each leaf separately in the case of Aspidistras and similar foliage plants. The air of house rooms is always more or less permeated with dust. Dust chokes the pores with which the leaves of plants are fur- nished. As regards watering, the supply of moisture should now be somewhat reduced. For plants of a tender nature the chill should be taken off before use. The lasting value of flower pot", which will be in much demand just now, depends on the uses to which they are put, their hardness, and the way in which they are handled, and, when not in use, stored. (It is easy to obtain them in many diverse sizes, from small sixties, or 3in. across the tops, to others 18in. to 20in. across the tops. but, as a rule, the amateur gardener finds the most useful to be sixties, forty-eights, or thirty-twos, as they are called. which measure across the top 4in., 5in., and 6in. broad. It is well, however, in purchasing to obtain a few pots in several sizes. When using new pots dip them in water for a moment, then let them stand to drain dry before using, as otherwise they are apt to be too absorbent. In the case of old pots all should be well scrubbed in hot soda water and dried before using, A dirty pot should never be used. Any that may become broken should be preserved to smash up to make drainage, no- thing being wasted.

SHAMEFULLY TREATED." At the monthly meeting of the Naath Inter- mediate School governors on Monday an appli- cation was made by the parents of a certain pupil for a bursary. Mr F. W. Gibbins, M.P., said he was ac- quainted with the case. The pupil had success- fully passed a scholarship examination, and had spent two weeks in the Intermediate School when he received a letter from the chief education official stating that as he had not successfully passed a medical examination the scholarship must be cancelled. The lad had consequently been unable to accept the scholarship. He (Mr Gibbins^ considered that the county had treated the lad most shame- fully. Other members agreed, and the meeting decided to grant the lad a bursary.

A SOCIAL" PROBLEM. A sad story was told at Cardiff when Violet Matthias (29), daughter of a Swansea doctor, was brought before Messrs J. B. Ferrier and Lester Jones on a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Station-terrace on Tuesday. Inspector Bingham said she had been up before the magistrates on five occasions—four times this year—charged with drunkenness. On September 30th the magistrates sent her three neglected children to an industrial school. She had been cautioned and bound over, but her friends could do nothing with her. She was continually about the streets under the in- fluence of drink. On the understanding that she would go into a home defendant was bound over. •

POWER OF LOVE. At Festiniog Guardians' meeting Tuesday, during discussion on a recommendation in favour of persuading ~a tuberculous woman to give up charge of her motherless grandchild, Mrs Casson, a guardian, strongly opposed parting them. The woman loved the child, she said, and experience showed it was ex- tremely difficult to keep a child alive without love. Love did much more than even cleanli- ness or freedom from tuberculosis. Mrs Casson added that she was of opinion that an extraor- dinary lot of fudge was talked nowadays about tuberculosis and the outdoor treatment. She was sick of the fuss made, and believed the open air treatment tended to kill more than to cure.

MAKE YOUR OWN HAIR TONIC. A SPECIALISTS ADVICE. In a recent issue the Daily Mail of Lon- don published a special article on the care of the hair, in which was given the formula for a home-made hair tonic that was highly recom- mended for its remarkable hair-growing pro- perties, as well as for stopping falling hair, revitalizing the hair roots, and destroying the dandruff germ. This article was of special interest to me, as the formula was one which I, myself, have seen used in countless cases with most astonishing benefit, thus confirming my belief that home-made hair preparations are the best. For the benefit of those who have not seen it before, I give the formula herewith. Procure from your chemist a four-ounce bottle containing three ounces of Bay Rum,. one ounce of Lavona de Composee (Smith's) and i diam Menthol Crystals. Dissolve the crystals in the Bay Rum, and then add the Lavona de Composee shake thoroughly and apply night and morning to the roots of the hair, rubbing into the scalp with the finger tips. This preparation contains no colouring matter, but restores grey hair to its original colour by its action on the hair roots. If you desire it perfumed add half a spoonful of French Fon Pleur perfume, which combines perfectly with the other ingredients, and im- parts a most. pleasing scent. (Do not apply where hair is not desire) 19908

Illustrated Humour. More Light. Mr Bach I suppose you find that a baby brightens up the house. Mr Benedict Yes we burn. nearly twice the gas we used to. Father Knew In a Sheffield school the children were asked to come prepared with the meaning of the word bachelor for the next lesson. This was one little girl's confident definition "IA bachelor is a very happy man." The tet cher wanted to know more. How did the child know that! Father told mo so Expert Advice. Sub-Editor There's a correspondent wants to know how long girls should be courted. i Editor: Tell him just the same way as short girls. Luck. I've had a stroke of luck to-day," said the rising young actor. Caught the manager in a good temper and got him to give me a rise. He's going to raise me twenty pounds a week in the Press, and only reduce my real salary fourteen shillings. Blind. John did you take the note to Mr Jones V Yes, but I don't think he can read it." Why so, John?" Because he is blind, sir. While I wur in the room he axed me twice where my hat wur, and it wur on my head all the time." Boneless Game. Game Dealer Sorry we're quite sold out of game. Try some of our famous sausages. Sportsman Oh! hang it, man, I can't shoot sausages. Kill or Cure. The man in the restarurant swallowed an oyster, and looked with dignified reproof at the waiter. They're all right, sir, aren't they T" the waiter asked. They're natives." The rest may be," was the reply. Tha one was a settler." Thinking Too Much. Young Wife Oh, Edward, you do believe that I am always thinking of economy, don't you ? Young Husband Mabel, your shilling tele- gram this afternoon, telling me where to go to save sevenpcnce on a carpet-broom, warns me that you are thinking of it too much. :tr-t. f.- Truthful. Harry What did Kate say when you pro- posed to her t Frank She said I Yes.' Harry Then she is really going to marry you ? Frank Oh, dear, no What put that in your.head ? The question I asked was Do you prefer to remain single rather than accept me ?' Insult to Injury. T hear your firm discharged you." Yes, but I wouldn't mind that so much if they hadn't added insult to injury." How t" They advertised for a boy to fill my place." Saving Expense.. I see you have only one chair in the kitchen, Mary. I must get another one for you. You needn't mind, ma'am. I have none but gentleman callers. Undicided. Reporter To what do you attribute your great age ? Oldest Inhabitant: I bain't sure yet, sir. There be several o' them patent medicine com- panies as is barginin' with me. Gave it Up. While I was engaged to her she made me give up drinking, smoking, and golf. Last of all, I gave up something on my own account." What was that T" The girl." —————————

CANING IN THE ROYAL NAVY. Mr McKenna and Humtmtarian League. The Humanitarian League has received from Mr McKeuna tthe following reply to its recent request that He would publish an annual return of the number of canings in the Royal Navy:— Admiralty, October 10th, 1910. Dear Sir,-With reference to your letter of September 29th, the First Lord has made further inquiries into the practicability of pro- viding the information for which you ask, but he finds that the documents from which the return desired could be prepared are designed and sent 'into office for a purpose wholly different from the compilation of statistics of this kind. and that the amount of clerical labour involved in the collation of these docu- ments and a rendering of the return would be serious. He therefore regrets that he i3 un- able to comply with your request,— '3oli_>ve me, yours faithfully, (Signed),, V. W. Baddelcy."

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Dearer Plum Pudding. I r WHAT A CARDIFF ïRAIER SAYS. Thrifty housewives who are looking for- ward to the preparation of cakes, puddings, mince pies, etc., for the Christmas season will learn with regret that this year the ordinary budget of household expenses is likely to be enlarged by the sharp advance in prices which has taken place in practically all the fruits, etc., which enter into the making of a Christ- mas fare. From practically all the great sources of supply on the European Continent -Spain, Greece, Turkey, etc.come reports of bad harvests and short supplies. Increased prices inevitably follow. In conversation with one of Cardiff's chief importers of died fruit, our representative was informed that the wholesale prices had so ad- vanced that there was bound to be a corres- ponding advance on the part of the retailers. For instance, raisins, which last year were re- tailed at from 3d to 31d per lb., will this year be sold at from 5d to 6d, while the better grades of Valencias, which last year ranged from 6d to 8d, will this year vary between 8d and lOd. Last season the price of currants varied between 3d and 3id but this season, as far as can be predicted, none will be sold below 4d, while the better grades will be priced at 6d, 7d, or 8d per lb., practically a difference of about Id per lb. as compared with last year. Sultanas show an almost phenomenal increase. Last year they were as low as 3d per lb., and even in some cases a shade under. This year there will be nothing to be had under 5d, while the better grades may even run to 9d per lb., as compared with 6d last season. Mus- catels. nuts, and almonds ought not to show any diSerence but Penang cloves are scarce, and prices still advancing. Nutmegs are still I cheap, but the prices of the finer qualities are advancing. Cochin ginger is also scarce and high in price, and pepper has an upward ten- dency. Spices will be about the same all round, however, as increased prices in one article will be balanced by lower prices in another.

NEXT OF KIN And Others Wanted to Their Advantage The undermentioned persons are wanted in connection with the estates of deceased persons. Any inquiry relating to one of these notices must be accompanied by a cutting from thn paper of the announcement to which it refers, and the distinctive letters and number should be repeated in the communication. Letters of inquiry should, in the first in- stance, be addressed to the editor. Austen, Harry, nephew of Mary Price, de- ceased, and formerly a driver in the 18th Field Battery R.A., is a beneficiary under the will of his aunt, but forfeits his right unless he claims within throe months. L.L. 4569 Graves, Edward, otherwise Ted Brown," for- merly of Thetford, Norfolk, last heard of as working in the cycle trade at Birmingham, wanted to his great advantage. L.L. 4570 Everett, Eliza Poore, formerly of Isleworth, and in December, 1875, was residing at 4, Keith- terrace, Shepherd's Bush, London, wanted to her advantage. L.L. 4571 Griffin, Stanley, son of James Griffin, formerly of the Marshal Keate Hotel, Poplar, London, wanted to his advantage. L.L. 4572 Dudden, Anne, who was in service at Bromp- ton about 19 years ago, wanted to her ad- vantage. L.L. 4573 Tipping, Thomas, born in Canterbury about 1790, married Mary Anne Buter, who was born in Chatham about 1780, and both died in France. Nephews and nieces or next of kin wanted to claim an inheritance. T. 4574 Love, Agnes, died at 12, Millholme-terrace,Car- lisle, died in March, 1910. Next of kin wanted. T. 4575 Raven, George, of 69, Canterbury-road, Cam- berwell, London, died 1st October. 1910. Next of kin waited. T 4576 Campbell, John Colquhoun, supposed to have been born in the vicinity of Loch Lomond about 1857. died recently in the United States. Relatives wanted. G.H. 4577 Jolly. Janet, of 13, Dene-terrace, Ryton, Dur- ham. died 17th April, 1910. Next of kin wanted immediately. T. 4578 Hulme, Elizabeth, died in Manchester upwards of 40 years ago. Children wanted to their advantage. M.E.C. 4579 I Atkinson, Robert, a labourer, living at York, married Harriet Nicholson, and died 19th I November, 1901. Descendants wanted.to their advantage. Y.G. 4580 Greenlees, Ann Jane, of Greenisland, Co. An- trim, deceased. Children of Samuel Green- lees, brother of the deceased, wanted to their advantage. B.E.T. 4581 Ringer, Miss Eliza, who resided at Salisbury in 1891, and whose father, Edward Ringer, died at Hereford 19th May, 1891, wanted to her advantage. S.J. 4582

REPLIES. Glenn or Lunri, (L.T. 4550).-The estate is in the hands of the High Court, and the hearing took place oh October 18th. But if you have proof that you are one of the next of kin the delay may not bar you. A solicitor and the fullest proof would be absolutely necessary. If you decide to go on tell the solicitor to write us, or, better still, to get his London agent to do so. Laird, Samuel (G.W.H. 4462).-Have for- warded your letter to Messrs Macenzie, Roberts and Co., 176, St. Vincent-street, Glasgow, the solicitors in the matter. You write them direct as quickly as possible. We will communicate any reply they may make through this column.

A CARDIFF MAN'S ARREST. Before Messrs J. B. Ferrier and Lester Jones at Cardiff on Wednesday, Hy. Relf (46) was charged with converting to his own use a JE10 Bank of England note, of which he was the bailee. It was alleged that he kept the bank note, which had been handed him by Mrs Julia Bass, his sister, to change. Captain Joseph Bass, husband of the prose- cutrix, said in consequence of his wife's repre- sentations he searched for prisoner, and after a fortnight gave him into, custody. "This is not a matter of vindictiveness or spleen," he added, but for protection. It is a case of blackmailing, and has been going on for a long time. I may have been wrong, but I kept his mother for eighteen 1 years, and he has never kept her for 18 minutes. He has been all along a bad lot. When his mother died he wired he had no money, and I sent him some, and saw to the burial. I found him a berth. He has not done in Cardiff an hour's work that I have not found for him, through the influence of myself and friends. He blackmails his sister. Prisoner said prosecutrix told him she was going out of the country, and would pay him some money she owed him. Later in the day she gave him a £10 note to change. He had been about town ever since, but had not seen her.. Defendant was committed for trial at I the Assizes, bnil being allowed.

Router's representative has had an interview c with a well-informed Pel sian in London, who expressed the view that in Persia there is a rrenernl desire for close relationship with Russia.

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