The Cardiff Times

CHARGE OF ASSAULT AGAINST A CHEPSTOW DOCTOR. INSTITUTING A SMALL-POX HOSPITAL. A REVENUE OFFICER'S PROTEST. At the Chepstow petty sessions on Monday— before Maj^r Lo-ve, Messrs G. Soys, Henry Clay, R. C. Jenkins, E. Richards, and P. P. Jenkins— Arthur Garland Lawrence, surgeon, practising at Chepstow, was charged with unlawfully assaulting Willia in Bryan, revenue oSicer, at Crossway- grten, on the night of December 16th. It appears from the statement of Mr Boilhache, of Newport, who prosecuted, that Dr. Lawrence had a page-boy who was suffering from small- pox, and that be vacited the old'pike-house at Crossway green, which is situated in the midst of several houses, intending to use it as an hospital. On the 4th December, about nine o'clock in the evening1, he took the boy in an open vehicle to the cottage. Hearing a vehicle and expecting the doctor, Mr Bryan, who happened to be in a neighbour's house conversing1 on the subject, came out with his frien. t und went towards the wli,-n Mr Lawrence, who was in the trap, with the horse's head towards the town, asked who was there. Mr Bryan protested against Dr. Lawrence bringing a case of small- pox into their midst. After further conversation, the doctor, uolng a threat, suddenly turned his horse round, and if Mr Bryan and his neighbi ur, Thomas Carter, had not moved quickly out of the way, they would have been knocked down. Dr. Lawrence then drove back to CLetstow. Mr Baiihache then called his witnesses, who corroborated his opening statement.—Yv'i'iiiam Bryau, T ho mas Cator, and his wife, Mary Gator, having given evidence, Mr Ensor, of Cardiff, who appeared f. Lawrence, briefly addressed the bench, c- ing that there had been and could be n" —The bench retired, and after an iacei > about ten minutes, retcrned and announce i tiLlt there had been an assault committed, buc i was of so very slight a nature that they would dis- ini s the charge.

THE DEATH OF^V CHILD FROM ALLEGED NEGLECT. Ou Tuesday afternoon an inquest was held at the Police station. Dowlais, before the coroner (Mr Thomas Williams) touching the death of Francis Hughes Malirvarirsg, aged 26 months. Sarah Mainwaring, a single woman, residing at 3, Pant road, the mother of the child, having been examined and other evidence taken, Dr, Creswell said that about three months ago a man, whose name he did not know, came to him and said that an illegitimate child, which was put out to nurse with a woman named Phillips, in Caeharris, was being shamefully neglected. Witness at once went to Caeharris, and saw both the women and the child, who was in a weak condition. He told Mrs Phillips what h. had heard, and advised her for her own safety to bring the child oncea week to the surgery. She did so regularly, only failing to do so on one occasion. He prescribed cod liver oil, and for a time the child seemed to revive. On Friday morning he learned from Mrs Phillips that the chiid was very ill, and when he went to the house the chiid was dead. On Sunday afternoon—52 hours after death-hi) made a post-mortem ex- amination of the body, which was in a very emaciated condition. The lungs were diseased, but with this exception all the organs were healthy. In the stomach, which was also in a healthy c mdition, some food was found. From tile result of this examination he had no hesita- tion whatever in saying that death had been caused by chronic disease of the lungs. The corouer having very carefully summed up, a verdict of "Death from chronic disease of the lungs" was returned.

SHOCKING DEATH OF A DO FIREMAN. A fireman, named Lane, was found dead near the boilers in the Ivor Works at Dowlais on Sunday night, under the following circum- staiices:-Like other workmen similarly em- ployed be was at work on Sunday, and at about nine he went home for supper, returning shortly afterward*. S me time after ten he was found dead by an engine-driver named Lewis, who at once communicated with the police, and the body was conveyed to his lodgings in George-street. It is supposed the deceased WJ suffocated by the poisonous gases rising from tne ground near the boilers. He was about 35 years of age. Ou Tuesday afternoon, Mr Thomas William?, coroner, held an inquest at the Dowiais police- station respecting the death of an Irishman named 1 nomas Line, oS years of age, whose body was found in the manner described in our impres- sion of Monday.—Ellen Cahill, residing at 28, George-street, deposed that the deceased lodged at her house. He was a fireman at the boilers in the new works.—William Morris Lewis, an ensrineman, said the deceased worked at the boners belonging to his engine. On Sunday night he discovered him lying dead across one of the blJiler. One of these boilers was supplied with gas from the furnaces, and it was across this nne that he found the deceased.—Dr. Cresswell said he had seen the body, and attributed death to gas poisoning.—A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was then returned.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES. -? On Friday evening the executive committee met at the New Court-room, Mr R. Pardoe in the chair, when considerations of some importance were brought before them. The general secretary (Mr J. il, Lewis) read a letter from Mr E. Vincent Evans ¡ (secretary to the National Eisteddfod Association), in which it stated that the association was prepared to offer prizes for The best History of Welsh Musicians," for a string quartette, and also for a series of desierns to illustrate "Myfanwy" (Ceiriog Hughes); but before sending a formal intimation their executive committee desired to know what reply v. omd be made to tneir various suggestions and further to what extent the local committee were prepared to support toe general objects of the association. It had been ii'therto the practice to discuss the relations of the two bodies at a special meeting c;11e(t by the committee, to receive a deputation from the association. As there bad heen no opportunity so far for such a conference, it was agreed that the local committee would be glad to receive a deputation from the association. In answer to a letter received from the convener (Mr W. E- Davies) of the standing committee of the Hot). Society of the Cymmrodorion, the eisteddfod wa. fixed for August 25th. Other matters were diss •ttJseed, and the meeting was adjourned.

ODDFELLOWSHIP AT MORRISTON. PRESENTATION TO OFFICERS. SPEECHES BY SIR JOHN JENKINS, HoP., AKD OTHERS. The anniversary dinner of the Loyal St. John's Lodge, No. 1,546, of the 1.0.0., was held at the Ta.lbot Arms, Morrisston, on Saturday evening. Previous to the dinner an interesting presentation took place. The Mayor (Councillor Williams) presided, and amongst those present were Sir J. J. Jenkins, M.P., the ex-Mayor (Councillor Burnie), Alderman Yeo, Councillor Freeman, Rev. Emlyn Jones, Dr. E. Rice Morgan, Dr. R. Williams, Bro. Llewellyn Davies, C.S., Bro. David Owen, P.G., Bro. J. Richards, and Bro. W. J. Lewis. In opening the proceedings, his Worship explained that the object of the large gathering assembled there that night was to pay a tribute of respect to two mem" bers of the lodge who had laboured hard in pro- moting its welfare. Such able work as they had done deserved recognition, and he was, therefore, happy to find that the lodge had decided to make presentations to them. He (the mayor) made the acquaintance of Bro. J. Richards, the secretary of the lodge, many years ago, and he could bear testimony to the able assistance he had given in the advancement of Oddfellowship. With regard to Bro. Lewis, to whom a presentation was also to be made, he would point out that his lot had fallen in a very happy place, and he (the mayor) had known him sines he came to the neigh- bourhood, and he could not but speak in the highest terms of him. He came to the Landore works as a clerk, and now (after a lapse of a very few years) he holds the important position of secretary to the Landore Siemens Company—a company known aU over the world. Mr Lewis had made himself exceedingly useful in public affairs. He had been a guardian for Ciase, and now he was guardian for Llansamlet. He had taken a very active part in school matters, and, since nearly all present were either Liberals or Radicals, he thought he might allude to the effi- cient service Mr Lewis had rendered as secretary of the Swansea Liberal Association. (Hear, hear.) Bro. DAVID EDWAKDS then, on behalf of the lodge, presented Bro. John Richards with a beautifully-illuminated address, on which testi- mony was borne to the valuable services Mr Richards had rendered Oddfeilowship during 42 years.—Mr Richards, jun., responded on behalf of his father, and assured those present how his father would value the pre-ent.—Bro. Henry Powell then presented Bro. W. J. Lewis with a handsome gold ring as a token of the respect and warm feeling entertained towards him by the lodge, and their appreciation of the able manner in which he had assisted them in the working of the lodge since he had been a member.— Bro. Lewis, in responding, assured those present of the value he placed on their token of esteem, and thanked them all for the kind manner in which all had aided him in so rapidly passing all the chairs.—Bros. LJ. Davies, Isaac Davies, Griffith John, Beddoe, David Griffiths. William Griffiths, Thomas Thomas, Dr. Roberts, and W. Williams (Landore), having spoken, the company adjourned to the dining-room where dinner was served. The cloth having been removed the mayor gave the usual loyal toasts, and these having been received with customary honours, The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces was given. Sir J. J. JENKINS, M.P., in response, first alluded to his connection with the naval volun- teer force, and proceeded to observe that he was sorry to say the Government bad not encouraged that branch of the reserve force. For sometime past great complaints had been made that the Government had lacked in their duty towards the navy. He was one who did not exactly agree with those complaints. (Hear. hear.) He had taken a great interest in the question since it had first been raised, and he would point out that in a country like this—where ships and arms which are effective now might, in consequence of the invention of a new weapon be quite absolete a few months hence—it was im- possible to keep pace with these improvements unless we, as a nation, are prepared to spend much more than we do a) present. If the taxes ran up any higher he thought the nation would have something to say. While he was as anxious as any one to keep the navy efficient, he was not to be carried away by a scare, for he was confi- dent that whenever there was fear of the country being invaded by a foe the whole country would be ready to resist such an attack. He pointed out that when the naval volunteer force was formed in the town it had been shown that in six weeks a few intelligent young men could, when they threw their hearts into the works, be made able to go through the manceu vers in such awayasto callforth the approbation of the Prince of Wales, while the Duke of Edinbro', who went to the trouble to inspect this young corps, went out of his usual course to compliment them on the efficiency they had acquired. That shewed what could be done in case of emergency. (Applause.) He regretted exceedingly that the Government had not en- couraged the formation of such corps more generally throughout the country. He cculd only think of one reason, and that was a feeling of jealousy on the part of th(3,e who joined the navy as an occupation. But he need not point out that on the part of the volunteers there was no spirit of rivalry—only a desire to defend our shores in time of war. (Applause). Captain J. LEWIS, Lieutenant W, J. LEWIS, and Lieutenant EDWARDS, also responded. Dr. MORGAN gave the toast of the Bishops and Ministers of ail denominations," and the Rev. Llewlyn JONES responded. The MAYOR next gave the Houses of Parlia- ment," and alluded to the necessity for a reform or the abolition of the House of Lords. Sir J. J. JENKINS, in response, after paying a high tribute to the aid given to Oddfeilowship by Bros. Richards and Lewis, said there might be different views with respect to the demonstrations which took place last autumn. He did not know what effect they would have on the House of Lords. Undoubtedly there were in that room, as elsewhere, people who differed in their opinions as to parties which were from time to time in power in the House of Commons; but whatever their opinions he thought all would agree that, if the House of Lords was to continue it must Le moulded more in accord with the feelings of the people. (Applause.) He thought in a non-political gathering he should be travelling out of his way were he to decide whether the House of Lords should be blown up or blown down. (Laughter.) Probably before the end of the year the question would again come to the front, and more decisive action taken. The lion, gentleman proceeded to say he did not look with any degree of alarm at the two great measures which are about to be- come law. He had spent the greater part of his life among working people, and he knew that the working classes would not, as some feared, abuse the power placed in their hands, but would send men to the House of Commons who would do their work in the best interests of the country. There were at present in the House two excellent examples of the working-man representative—men who had never taken an extreme view of any question which had come before the House of Commons, whether it touched the work- ¡ ing classes or the upper classes. (Hear, hear.) It would be found, in reading the speeches of those two gentlemen, that they were always moderate in tone and very effective in argument, and there- fore whenever they rose they were always listened to with the greatest attention. (Hear, hear.) So why should people by afraid of the working classes ? It was because they were not sufficiently acquainted with the working classes, and did not know their views on great questions, (Hear, hear). In cocclusion Sir John said that he had to thank the Morriston people that he was ever a member of parliament, for had they not returned him to the Town Council he should never have taken the higher step. He hoped the Mayor and Alderman Yeo would be equally successful, for they had shewn themselves so efficient in the administration of local affairs, that the people need have no fear of their neglecting their duty in a higher sphere. ( Applause). The EX-MAYOR gave the toast of the Man- chester Unity," and alluded to the great progress oddfeilowship was making in the country. It had been said that we as a nation were not thrifty but he contended that they had only to point to the post office savings banks, the general savings banks, and the friendly societies to give a complete answer to so ridiculous a charge. (Applause).—Bro. Llewellyn Davies, C.S., res- ponded, and, in the course of an able speech, showed the vast strides oddfeilowship has made during the past 25 years. His opinion was that if employers of labour would more generally join friendly "society ledges the relations with their men would le so imvroved that we should never hear of strife between employer and employed.— Bro. W. J. Lewis gave the toast of The mayor and corporation," and gave an interesting history of the town, trading its rise in 1801 from a village of 6,000 inhabitants to the im- portant position it now holds with 74,983.-The Mayor and Councillor Freeman responded.— Bro. Isaac Davies gave the toast of the Loyal St. John's Lodge," and Brcs. D. Owen, P.G., and J. Richards, jun., responded, the latter say- ing the total value per member of the lodge was I £17 (Applause.)—Other toasts followed, nc less than 52 speeches being delivered in the course j of the evening"

COUGH 3IIXTURE FOR CHILDREN. THE CARMARTHEN" CORONER AND THE CHEMIST. The Carmarthen borough coroner, Mr J. Hughes, F.R.C.S., held an inquest on Mon- I day atternoon on a. child aged six months, named Stephen Henry Dent, son of Wm. Dent, a horse dealer, living on the Quay, Carmarthen, iiie child had been suffering from a cold and cough, and the father obtained a bottle of cou<7h mixture from Mr J. P. Richards, chemist, Lammas-street, to whom he gave the age of the child and other particulars. Mr Richards directed that five or six drops of the mixture should be given to the child two or three times a day —Mr Richards said he recollected sellins: the mixture to Dent, but did not remember he told the age of the child nor his directing that the dose should be five or six drops two or three times a day. He thought that if he had known the age oj the child he would not have recommended that I mixture, for it was not generally given to children of that age—though a dose of five drops twice a day would not be too strong. There was laudanum in the mixture in the proportion of one r part in 30. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes. "—The Coroner,addressing the witness Richards, recommended him not to sell such strong medicine for children so young. j It was improper to give laudanum at that age, and if he continued to sell the mixture he should put a label on the bottles stating that it must not be given to children under a certain number of months old.

At Carnarvon, on Monday, Francis Cameron and John Osel!amy were committed for trial on numerous charges of fraud. Prisoners, it is alleged, systematically answered advertisements, and by false pretences obtained large quantities of goods from firms at London, Sheffield, Bristol' I and other places.

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. THE REDISTRIBUTION SCHEME. AN INSPECTOR TO HOLD A LOCAL INQUIRY. The monthly meetiug of the members of this corporation was held at the Temporary Town-ball on Tuesday, the Mayor (Col. Lyne) presiding. There were also present—Aldermen Llewellyn, Wyndham Jones, H. J. Davis Messrs T. J0ns, Faulkner, J. Moses, J. R. Jacob, H. J. Parnall, Sanders, Blake, M. Mordev, Griffiths, O. Goss. The watch committee reported having received a deputation of tradesmen as to the obstructions caused by placing goods outside shop windows, and that the chairman (Mr J. Moses) informed the deputation that there was no intention on the part of the committee to unduly harass any person carrying on business, but at the same time the bye-laws of the borough must be carried out, and the committee could not do more than instruct the head constable to act with discretion in the matter.—The Mayor complained that articles were so exposed as to be an inducement to persons to steal, and said that the bye-laws were defective, because they did not touch the matter. The streets had been widened at considerable cost, and yet the pave- ment was obstructed. — Mr Mordey and Mr Griffiths also spoke on the matter, and Mr Sanders said the first thing which ought to be done was to get proper bye-laws. With defective bye- laws, the result of magisterial proceedings had not proved creditable to the town.—The report was adopted, the council sanctioning payment of £12217s 6d, costs of the appeal decided against the borough magistrates re the Flag and Castle beerhouse. The Public Works Committee recommended the adoption of Alma-street and Upper Alma- street, hitherto of the large category of private streets, and the recommendation brought up Mr Mordey, who complained that the two streets were not and never had been in proper repair. It appeared that the corporation had giveaway in some degree to the views of the frontagers on the subject of the making of these streets, aud now had to accept the defective repairs they then consented to.—The Mayor thought the contract which had been entered into with the frontagers should be adhered to, and this met with general concurrence.—Recommendations were made as to paving a portion of New Dock-street, to use Pad- stow stone for metalling the road, and as to private imrrovementsin York-place, Windsor-terrace, and r Rodney-road—which elicited from the Mayor the remark that with the new year the corporation were mending their ways very rapidly. Plans of eight houses and villas in different parts of the town were the latest contribution to the rapid growth of the borough.—The question of raising the road leading from Bridge-street to Devon- place was discussed, and ultimately the question of how it should be completed was left to the com- mittee, whose report was adopted. The finance committee recommended that the sanction of the Local Government Board be obtained to the borrowing of £30,000, repayable in 50 years, for the purchase and extension of the general provision market. Mr Jacob pointed out that it was desirable to obtain the sanction of the board before any contracts were entered into, as on one or two occa- sions the corporation had been reminded of not having, in the opinion of the Local Government Board, acted quite regularly in the matter of such loans. The town clerk was instructed to borrow £5,000 from the Clergy Mutual Assurance So- ciety, to cover the remaining cost of the new town- hall and l a cheque was recommended for £750 in favour of Mr Linton, the contractor to the new town-hall. The other business was to receive a report from the deputation appointed at the last meeting to represent the corporation at the Boundary Com- missioner's enquiry. The Mayor reported upon the reception the commissioner gave to the deputation, and mentioned that it was a great source of dissa pomtment that the commissioner could afford no redress. In mentioning that the corporation would have to seek it elsewhere, he did not desire to act offensively, and his remark was not put in the way of a threat. It did appear strange in a measure dealing with the redistribution of seats that the Corporation of Newport, representing a population of 46,000 inhabitants, something like one-fourth of the entire county, should not be allowed a shadow of representation (Hear, hear.) No disrespect was intended to the old town of Monmouth. It had had its day, and now a larger place had usurped the position it formerly held, and therefore for the common weal, and in the interests of the majority, it was thought Newport should be made the chief town, and that the mayor should be the returning officer. (Hear, hear.)—The Town- clerk stated that in reply to a letter to the Boundary Commissioners, setting forth the claims of Newport, and asking for the extension of the parliamentary boundary to the municipal limits, a change of name from the Monmouth District Borough to the Newport District Borough, and that the Mayor of Newport should be made returning officer instead of the Mayor of Monmouth, an answer, dated the 10th inst., had been forwarded, promising that as soon as a com- missioner could be spared from present duties, an enquiry should be held as to the proposed extension of the Parliamentary borough, but that the other matters were outside the scope of the com- missioners' instructions. The utmost that they could do would be to embody the suggestions in their report to be presented to Parliament.—Mr J. R. Jacob, in proposing that a memorial em- bodying the views of the Town Council upon the subject of Parliamentary representation be pre- sented to Sir Charles Dilke, president of the Local Government Board, and also to Sir John Lambert, chairman of the Boundary Commis- sioners, said he though the deputation were amply justified in going to Monmouth, since one of its results had been to get an enquiry promised them. He believed the case of Newport would be found to be so strung and incontrovert- ible upon that enquiry being made, that although the town would not perlup, get all it was entitled to, it would secure something important. The principle of the Redistribution Bill appeared to be that towns of 50,000 inhabitants should be given a member. Swansea, with 100,000, had secured two members Cardiff, with a population under 100,000, only had one and when the new county divisions of Monmouthshire came to return members, there would b3 one each for Tredegar, Abergavenny, and Chepstow, whilst Newpoit, with 46,000 people, and more rapidly increasing than any other port on the Bristol Channel, would be left out in the cold entirely. The speaker quoted statistics to indicate that the export of coal, foreign and coast- wise, from Cardiff last year showed an increase of 147,394 tons, or 1'89 per cent. Swansea, for the same period had decreased by 8.53 per cent., or 140,617; Newcastle, the greatest port of coal export, had increased nearly one per cent., or 72,674 tons, whilst Newport, showed the greatest increase, of 194,107 tons, or 7'58 per cent. {Hear, hear.) That fact, and also the uu- doubted richness of the Monmouthshire coalfield, pointed to a brilliant future for Newport.—Mr Sanders seconded the m-.tion, and it was carried.

THE VICAR OF SWANSEA AT AT NOTTINGHAM. PRESENTATIONS FROM HIS LATE PARISHIONERS. A crowded meeting of the parishioners of Holy Trinity, Nottingham, was held on Tuesday even- ing in the mechanic's large hall to bid farewell to Canon Allan Smith, on his acceptance of the vicarage of Swansea. Mr Wadsworth presided, and having spoken of the able manner in which Canon Smith had worked the parish, and his admirable powers of organisation expressed the fervent wish of the congregation for his success in his future mora important work. Mr Spatcher, churchwarden, then presented the rev. gentleman with the congregation's testimonial, consisting of a silver tea and coffee service enclosed in an oak case, and a purse, containing over fifty guineas, together with an illuminated address. Four other presentations followed. The Sunday teachers gave an illuminated portrait album, with a photo of each of the Sunday scholars, and a travelling bag; the day school teachers an easy study chair and the young men's discussion class, a framed portrait of the members grouped, each present being accompanied by an illuminated address. All the speakers dwelt on the zeal, devotion, and kindliness of the late vicar, and especial reference was made to Mrs Smith's labours in the parish. Auld Lang Syne was sung after the first presentation. Canon SMITH, who was most enthusiastically re- ceived, assured the meeting that they could have given nothing more useful and more valued by his partner and himself than what they had chosen. He went on to thank the congregation for their unity and co operation with him during his fourteen years' ministry. The change now occurring had been carefully weighed and made the subject of earnest prayer, and it was simply and entirely because he believed that it was the will of God that he had been led to accept the vicarage of Swansea. It was encouraging in the great work that he had before him to know that they would pray foi him. He looked upon his new work as a wider and more impor- tant sphere of labour, and this belief had led him to accept it. Enumerating the principles of his work, he laid stress on the motto, "Actions speak louder than word-—He had always tried to show his people that he prac- tised what he preached. In conclusion he recom- mended all his friends to make their next holiday in the west, where they would find a pleasant neighbourhood beyond Swansea smoke, and all Nottingham visitors would be welcomed. The proceedings lasted till a late Lour,

THE WINDSOR WIFE MUR- DER. The trial of Joseph Shill, a tailor, for the murder of his wife at Windsor, was opened at the Reading Assizes on Tuesday, Mr Darling was assigned as counsel for the prisoner, and Mr Greene stated the case for the prosecution. The prisoner, who is a short, hump-backed man, appeared indifferent in the dock. Evidence was given to show that screams of Murder" were heard from the house while the prisoner was inside some days before the body was dis- covered. The jury returned about seven o'clock at night, and after an absence of three quarter's of an hour, found the prisoner guilty. Sentence of death was passed by Mr Justice Hawkins, tbe prisoner receiving it unmoved.

MR CYHIL FLOWER, M.P., AT LUTON. A Liberal meeting was held at Luton on Monday night, the mayor presiding, when an address was delivered by Mr Cyril Flower, the member for Brecon, who resides in the district, and has been brought forward by the-chief members of tha Liberal Association as a candidate for the Luton, division of Bedfordshire at the next election. A motion promising support was carried, but the candidature of Mr Willis, Q.C., M.P.who i? a native of Lutori, is favoured by some of the Liberals, and he is announced to address the electors shortly.

SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL. THE CLUB NUISANCE. The monthly meeting of the Swansea Town Council was held on Wednesday. The Mayor (Councillor Williams) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Daivel, Davies, Glasbrook, and Thomas; Councillors Freeman, Burnie, Mali- phant, Richards, Mason, E. H, Bath, E. W. Thomas, Chapman, E. Bath, J. Lewis, F. A. Rawlings, Tre v, and Martin. THE MAJORITY OF PRINCE EDWARD. The MAYOR observed that since the last meet- ing the eldest son of the Prince of Wales had attained his majority, and he therefore thought it would be proper for the council to send a. motion of congratulation. He therefore moved "That the town clerk be herewith requested to prepare a form of address to his Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward of Wales con- gratulating him on theattaiumentof his majority." —Mr Burnie seconded, and the motion was agreed to. THE FAWCETT TESTIMONIAL. The MAYOR paid lie had, in response to a re- quest from the Lord Mayor of London, decided to receive contributions towards the Rowland Hill-Fawcett benevolent fund. THE EARTHQUAKES IN SPAIN. The MAYOR also said he should be happy to receive contributions in aid of the sufferers from the earthquakes in Spain. THE CLUB NUISANCE. The MAYOR moved the adoption of the report of the watch committee, which contained the fol- lowing:—"This committee, being of opinion that the present legislation affecting private clubs is insufficient and unsatisfactory, recommend that the attention of the Home Secretary be drawn to this matter with a view to all clubs selling excise- able articles being placed under proper legisla- tive control." He observed that there could be no doubt that the present system of licensing clubs was very unsatisfactory,and required amendment. —Mr Chapman seconded.—Mr Burnio wanted to know what was meant by "proper legislative control." Ordinary drinking clubs ought to bo dealt with, but he did not agree with such well- conducted institutions as our national clubs being placed under police surveillance.—Mr Malipliaut did not see how the question could be dealt with by the town council. The only way in which success could be hoped for would be by members of Parliament taking the matter up.—Mr Chap- iViCtn thought, considering the harm which all admitted was done by the private driuking clubs in the town, it was in the interests of the community that the motion should be passed. Mr Fowler (the stipendiary) had written to him on the matter, and in the course of Zfc he said-" I have often heard the remark that the new and humble kind ot club ought to be put down. On the contrary, it appears to me that properly-constituted and well-regulated clubs are more likely to promote the comfort, recreation, and even temperance of the industrious classes than anything I can suggest. The gentry of England and Wales find their clubs an almost in- dispensable incident of life, and my belief is that they would be found quite as convenient and pleasant by working men as they are by the noblemen and squires, barristers, officers, and merchants. The clubs of the gentry are exempted from any claim for excise licenses for the consumption of liquors, and to put restrictions upon properly, established work- ing men's clubs from which others were free would be class legislation which Parliament would never undertake. It is, therefore, to some other means we must look for protection against abtFes, and not to special enactments of that class of clubs. It is evident that some test of the solidity of the association ought to be applied before the consumption of excisable liquors is exempted from all supervision. It is said that I am opposed to all class legislation, but I think a proper test may be discovered which will be applicable to every club in every stratum of society. I suppose that Parliament may be induced to pass an act by which a registering and certifying authority shall be constituted to take cognizance of clubs in which intoxicating liquors are to be consumed. The authority should have power, after an ex- amination of the rules, premises, list of members, proposed entrance fees and subscriptions, and the objects and purposes of the clubs, to grant or refuse a certificated registry. In boroughs the council might be constituted the certifiying authority, and in rural districts the justices of petty- sessional divi-ions. In London it would be more difficult to find the most suitable authority, but that wasa mere matter of detail."—Mr Rocke, Alder- man Daniel,and Mr Freeman supported the motion. Mr Burnie moved" That that committee being of opinion that the present legislation dealing with private clubs is insufficient and unsatisfac- tory, recommends that the attention of the Home Secretary be called to the matter, with a view of preventing the formation of such clubs, which are only started with the object of selling intoxicating drinks, or of evading the Licensing Act. He should be sorry to see any of the good clubs in the town interfered with, for some of them—especially the Working Men's Club-he much admired.— Mr Maliphant seconded.—The council divided, when ten voted for the amendment, and nine for the original motion. The amendment was there- fore carried. APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNORS OF THE SODTH WALES UNIVEESITY. Alderman DANIEL moved the adoption of the report of the property and general purposes com- mittee. It recommended that Llanelly bricks be la".dattheOrange streetandOxford-streetentrances to the market, at an estimated cost of £100, and that the pitching of the market be repaired at a cost not to exceed £100, and a sub-committee con- sisting of the Mayor, the ex-Mayor, and the chairman of this committee, was appointed to visit and report as to any further alterations they may consider desirable with respect to lighting or otherwise. The committee also recommended the appointment of the seven following gentlemen from without tin council* to act on the court of governors for the above college, viz :—The Rev J. Young, the Rev Mr Biuns, Mr J. Roberts, C.E., Mr David Williams, Training College, Mrs Hig- ginson, Mr Terrill, the Rev N. Lyndon Parkin. TheTownClerk infürmedtbe committee that the arbitrator had decided that the Goat-street school had not reverted to the corporation. The Town Clerk explained that the name of the Rev. L. Parkyn had been inserted amongst the list of proposed governors inadvertently.—It was pointed out that Mrs Higginson lived in London. Alderman DAVIES did not see what Swansea people had to do with the university at all. He said let the Cardiff people select whom they liked from Swansea, but he very strongly objected to the corporation taking action. He maintained that it would be undignified on the part of Swan- sea to make any official appointment at all. He therefore moved an amendment to that effect.— The Town Clerk explained that the council were asked to make an appoint- ment under the 34th clause of the scheme of the incorporation of the university, and the Mayor protested against the uncourteous treatment Alderman Davies proposed to subject the university to.—Mr Trew moved, and Dr. Rawlings seconded, that the names of Messrs M. B. Williams and F. S. Bishop be substituted for the names of Mrs Higginson and the Rev. L. Parkyn, and this was, after some discussion, agreed to.—The minutes were then passed. THE PROPOSED NEW RESERVOIR. The water and sewers committee reported that at a meeting held on the 10th ult, a leDgthy report was presented by the borough surveyor on the construction of the proposed new reservoir and other new works. It was therein stated that The town will be in a poor position with a good main, and only i the proper amount of storage. Under these conditions I have again to bring under your notice the urgency of at once proceed- ing to increase the storage by constructing the Upper Lliw Reservoir and the connecting pipe line. I therefore recommend that the trial shafts be at once sunk on the line of the proposed embankment to ascertain the depth the puddle trench will require to be sunk." This committee are of opinion that the new works, including the new reservoir, authorised by the Swansea Cor- poration Water Act, 1884, should be proceeded with as early as possible, and the town clerk was directed to take all necessary steps to acquire the requisite land for this purpose, and a sub-com- mittee, consisting of the mayor (Mr Councillor Williams), Alderman E. Rice Daniel, and Councillors Edward Bath, R. D. Burnie, W. J. Rees, and Thomas Ttew, was appointed to assist the town clerk and borough engineer in assessing and settling the compensation payable to the parties interested. It further recommended that tenders be invited for the work of laying the 18 inch main in the Lliw Valley. THE WATER SUPPLY TO SHIPPING. The water and sewers committee also reported that Mr Alderman Yeo, Mr G. B. Strick, and Mr Charles Bath, together with Mr James (the clerk to the harbour trustees) and Mr Capper (the harbour superintendent), had attended respect- ing the discrepancies in the accounts giving the amount of water supplied to shipping. The com- mittee are of opinion that it is undesirable to con- tinue the present arrangement, which enables the harbour trust to supply water to shipping on behalf of the corporation, and therefore recom- mend that the council take into their own hands the water supply and terminate the existing arrangement on tbe 1st February next. It is further recommended that application be made to the Local Government Board for leave to borrow the sum of £1,070 to defray the cost of renewing the water mains around the north and south docks, and that water be supplied the dredgers at the same rate as that charged for water sup- plied for trade purposes. Some discussion of an uninteresting character on this question then ensued, after which the re- port of the committee was adopted. SANITARY AFFAIRS. Mr FREEMAN moved, and Mr E. H. BATH seconded, the adoption of the report of the works and sanitary committee, which, amongst other things, recommended that Mr T. Leyshon, of Foxhole, and Mr David Jones, of Bridge-street, be appointed assistant inspectors of nuisances.— Mr Freeman was pleased to say it would be found when the statistics were made out, that the general death-rate of the borough for 1884 had not exceeded 19'3 per 1,000. The death-rate of the past quarter would be (approximately) not over 20 per 1,000. (Hear, hear.) FINANCE. On the motion of Mr BUBNIE, seconded by Mr CHAPMAN, accounts to the extent of about £4,000 'were ordered to be paid. STREET PLANTING. Mr CADY proposed the adoption of the minutes of the open "spaces committee,, which recom- mended that trees be planted along the Oyster- mouth and St. Helen's roads from Gorse-lane to the road forming the entrance to the St. Helen's Field, at an estimated cost of JB50, and also that Christina-street be planted at a cost not to ex- ceed B7. This was agreed to, and the proceedings ter. minated,

THE CANNIBALISM AT SEA. Efforts continue to bo made to secure the release of Dudley and Stephens recently sentenced to six months' imprisonment;for-murder in the Mignonette case. Petitions, numerously signed, have been forwarded to the Home Secretaryfrom Falmouth and Southampton, praying for the immftUatt release of the priaoners.

THE PROPOSED DISSOLUTION OF THE MUMBLES LOCAL BOARD. DISCUSSION BY THE RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. At the Workhouse, Penmaer, on Tuesday, was held the monthly meeting of the rural sani- tary authority for the Gower Union. As a proposal from the Mumbles Local Boards that the sanitary authority should relieve it of its func- tions was to be considered, there was an excep- tionally large attendance. Mr Thomas Penrice (the chairman) presided, and there were also present—Mr Bircham (Local Government Board Inspector), Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P., General Benson, C.B., Mr Graham Vivian, Rev. S. B. Westrop, Rev. E. R. James, Mr Emery, Admiral Lyom, Messrs Geo. Be van, John Taylor, Wm. Beynon, Wm, Jones, Wm. Bevan, Richard Gammon, Richard Beynon, R. Wol- lacott, John Holland, Henry Steele, George Beynon, P. Walters, and Henry Davies. The Chairman said the clerk has received a letter from the Local Government Board stating that that authority has received from the Local Board of Oystermouth a copy of a resolution re- questing that the board should be dissolved, and its ■functions transferred to the rural sanitary authority of the union and before proceeding further in the matter, he wished the rural sanitary authority to give the matter their careful con- sideration. Ho suggested that as Mr Bircham was present, they should hear his opinion on the matter.—Mr Bircham observed that all knew only a part of the parish of Oyster- mouth formed the local board district. The question for the authority to now consider was whether the affairs of this parish would be better managed by a board tha a by the rural sanitary authority. He did not tl ink the Local Govern- meut Board would look on the rural sanitary authority as bound to do anything; therefore, they might take it that any action they might be inclined to take would be of a purely voluntary character, and no change would be sanc- tioned supposing the board above had the slightest reason for supposing the rural sanitary authority were not wiliiug to the altera- tion. There were two points to be fully under- stood—were the authority, supposing they take over the district, in a position to manage it pro- perly and well, and with fairness to the rating area? and were they in hopes of getting a paro- chial committee formed of residents in the dis- trict, which would take charge of the work pro- perly, and thoroughly carry it out ? if not, he did not think the authority could take over the district, Another point was the rating of the parish. If the district were taken over, the only, rating area ..would he the whole parish of Uystermouth; but ths. Local Government Board had power to constitute a special drainage district in that parish, so that the rating of Oystermouth could be on the same principle as at present. In the first instance, the parish of Oystermouth would be the only contributing area in the second (with: a special drainage dis- trict), that portion at present under the control of the local board might be the sole contributing area, The point was could the authorities do the necessary work and take the district over with all its difficulties and liabilities, which would have to be met by rates made on the smaller area ? He did not at all promise that the Local Government Board would, under any circumstances, dissolve the local board district, for, of course, having formed it with a population of 3,000 or 4,000, they would have to be convinced that it would be for the good of the future in- habitants as well as the present ones. The authority could report to the board that, under certain conditions, they were willing or unwilling to receive the Oystermouth district, and if the reply were in the negative, hs supposed nothing would be heard of the matter further. If they said they were willing, then an inquiry would be held. He suggested that if the authority agreed to take over the district, the best way would be to have a special drainage dis- trict formed-a course which could be adopted on petition of ratepayers after parish had been re-placed under the control of the authority. Mr Bircham further explained that the board would have complete control over any committee that might be formed. Mr WOLLACOTT, after a lengthy discussion, moved that this board is of opinion that it is de- sirable that the district of the Oystermouth Local Board be transferred to the rural sanitary authority of the Gower Union." Mr W. BEYNON seconded the motion. Mr W. JONES moved as an amendment, and Mr W. BEVAN seconded, a direct negative. On a division three voted for the amendment, and sixteen for the original motion. The motion wis therefore carried, and the meeting termi- nated.

BREACHES OF COLLIERY RULES IN THE RHONDDA. At Ystrad police court on Monday -before Mr J. Ignatus Williams, stipendiary—George Hodder and James Hodder, father and son, col- liers, employed at the Eastern Pit, Ocean Col- lieries, the property of Messrs D. Davies and Sons, were charged with the violation of one of the special rules which says that a charge of powder which has missed fire shaH not be un- rammed.—David Hannah, under-manager, de- posed that on tne 31st December, Geo. Hodder came to his house and asked him if he had heard of the accident that had happened to him. —Witness replied he had not.—Defendant informed him that he had unramnied a shot which had missed fire, and while he was in the act of doing so it exploded, occasioning serious injuries to his face, which dis- abled him.—Witness told defendant that he had committed a breach of one of the special rules, and must have known it.—Defendant, although having been engaged underground over 20 years, pleaded ignorance.—The Stipendiary remarked that although he had been already punished by the injury he had received, yet, from the import- ance of the offence, he could not impose a less fin than £1 and costs. Morgan Williams and Jenkin Richards, colliers, employed at the same colliery, were also charged with the violation of the 290th special rule, which says that any person employed at the colliery who knows that any other person has neglected or committed a breach of any pro- vision of the act or special rules shall immediately report the fact to the manager or under manager, who shall enter the report in the daily report book, and any person failing to observe this rule shall himself be held responsible as an accessory to the commission of the offence so known to him, and shall be liable to be convicted as a principal." Jacob Ray, manager, said he went to the de- fendants' stalls on the 29th December, and en- quired if any of them knew that Hodder had uurammed the shot which he had fired on the previous Monday. Both replied that they did not. However, after pressing upon Williams, he ultimately admitted that he kuew.—Mr W. Jen- kins, principal manager of the Ocein Collieries, stated that the defendants had been in his em- ploy for a considerable number of years, and had found them very careful. His object in prosecu- ting the defendants was to make an example for others. Each was fined £1 and costs.

A LOCAL COLLISION CASE. In the London Court of Admiralty on Mon- day—before Mr Justice Brett, with Trinity Mas- ters—the case of the owners of the steamer Tintern Abbey v. William Gray and others, owners of the steamer Anatolia, came on for hearing. The plaintiffs brought this action in order to recover damages for the injuries sustained by their steamer in collision with the defendants' vessel, whilst on a voyage from Penarth to Con- stantinople, with a cargo of coal. The collision occurred about 11.40 p.m., on the 4th November last, when between 40 to 50 miles to the south-west of Cape Finisterre. The case had not concluded when the court rose. In the Court of Admiralty, London, on Tues- day—before Mr Justice Butt, with Trinity Mas- ters—the action of the owners of the. Tintern Abbey v. the owners of the Anatolia was con- tinued, This was an action to recover compensa- tion for the injuries sustained by the plaintiffs' vessel in collision with the defendants' steamer, which was part heard on Monday.—Mr Justice Butt, in giving judgment, said that in this case the 0 parties in both vessels beard tha whistle of each other ten minutes before the collision took place, and the first thought that crossed his mind was that there should not lrave been any collision at all. The two vessels met at right angles, and in his opinion the collision was brought about by the violent and inconsistent porting of the Tintern Abbey. First she ported, after hearing the whistle of the Anatolia then she starboarded for some time, thus altering her S.W. position by at least four points. Desiring to get back to her old south-west course, the Tintern Abbey hard-a-ported, and then the collision took place. She was going at a reckless speed through the fog which prevailed at the time, and as she bad not stopped in time, she was to blame for the collision. But could the court hold the Anatolia blameless after this decision) She was equally bound to stop and reverse, but she failed to do this, and therefore the court found, and the Elder Brethren agreed with him, that both vessels were to blame.

SINGULAR FRAUD ON A MUMBLES OYSTER MERCHANT. On Wednesday at Nottingham Quarter Sessions —before the Hon. Edward Chaudos Leigh, Q.C., Recorder—Arthur Denman, fishmonger, of Not- tingham, was indicted, under the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, for obtaining credit from Mr Howell, oyster merchant, the Mumbles, Swansea., without informing him that he was an undischarged bankrupt. The case is believed to ba the first one, under the new act, which makes it a. mis- demeanour for an undischarged bankrupt to obtain credit of £20 and upwards, The evidence showed that although defendant had been warned by the official receiver he went down to the Mumbles, and obtained from Mr Howell credit for oysters to the amount of B20 16s. Prisoner' did not inform Mr Howell that he was an undis- charged bankrupt, but on the other hand told him that he had bought two oyster beds which cost £ 2,000.—Mr Stanger prosecuted,, and Mr Weightman defended.—The jury found the prisoner guilty, and the recorder, in passing sen- tence, said he would like to have let the prisoner off, as it was the first case under the act, but he had behaved shabbily. He. was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment, with nard labour,

THE NEWSLINE TO MERTHYR. The new line of railway which has been opened by the Rhymney Railway Company from, Quaker's Yard to Mertbyrhas already.become an important acquisition. Several thousands of tons of coal have been carried over it from the Cyfartha Works to Cardiff, and several trips of iron ore have been taken from Cardiff to the works. The time taken for the transit of coal from the collieries, via Quaker's Yard, Penallta, and Ystrad Junction, obviates considerable delay, and there is also a considerable saying in the rates and way leaves,

SWANSEA. THE COLLAPSE OF THE OYSTERMOUTH LOCAL BOARD.—A statement of aceouuts for the past nine years has been published by the Oyster- mouth Local Board, which is appealing to ths Local Government Board, to relieve it of its func- tions, the apparent object of the report being to shew how expensive the board has been to the ratepayers. It shews that the net amount received from rates for this period is £5,677; other receipts, £1,238; total, £6,916. The total expenditure has been £6,.860. The ^report states that the average expenditure per rate' has been or an excess over income of £81) while the yearly expenditure has been £ 762—equal to about Is lid in the B. SWANSEA BANK, LIMITED. —The Board of Directors on Saturday, recommended a dividend for the past half-year at the rate of 8 per cent., free of income tax that £1,500 should be added to reserve fund, and £1,071125 9d be carried for- ward. The dividend for the whole year is 7 per cent. as in 1883. COUNTY COURT.—At the county court, on Tues- day—before his honour judge B. T. Williams— a case was heard, in which Mr Prosser, of the Ammanford Iron Foundary, sued the Raven Colliery, to recover the value of some wheels, supplied to defendants. The defendants denied their liability on account of the wheels being not properly made, and that they had to replace them by wheels made by the Central Engineering Works, Swansea. The manager, who is also a partner, said he may have told plaintiff a few days after his wheels had been put off that they worked well. The judge ru'ed that defendants could bring a counter claim for the damage suffered on account of the wheels being defective, so he gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. Mr Williams, of Llandilo, appeared for plaintiff; and Mr T. Glasbrook Richards for defendants. MASONIC BANQUET.—On Monday evening a masonic banquet took place at the Castle Hotel, on the occasion of the installation of Bro. F. Bradford as W.M. of the Indefatigable Lodge. The installation ceremony was performed in the lodge by Bro. H. Simons, P.M., P.P.G.D.C., the retiring master. Afterwards about 90 of the brethren sat down to a well-served banquet, pro- vided at the Castle Hotel. Bro. Bradford, the newly-installed W.M., presided, and around him sat representative Masons from the various South Wales lodges. After dinner, the usual masonic toasts were duly honoured, and songs were sung. Mr Hulley's band performed a choice selection of music during the evening. The officers of the lodge for the ensuing twelve months, besides these whom we have already mentioned, are S.W. Bro. A. Beard, P.G. Steward J. W. Bro. Henry Tay- lor, treasurer; Bro. William Morgan, P.M., P.P.G.R.; secretary, Bro. T. W. Jones; S.D., Bro. John Williams; J.D., Bro. H. R. Lee; I.G., Bro. James Howell, D.C.; Bro. T. McKim, P.M., &c.; assistant D.C., Bro. W. G. Nicholls; organist, Bro. J. Haydn Parry stewards, Bros. T. H. Morgan and B. G. Protheroe tyler, Bro, G. Bullerwell. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE,—Robert Harris, Robt. Rees, and Frederick Boyle (boys) were summoned for obstructing the highway at Cockett, by plac- ing a wire rope across the road. It was said the boys had used the rope for jumping, but as night approached they left the rope across the road at such a height that, while allowing an animal to pass, it would catch the heads of people sitting in the vehicles. Defendants were fined 10s each including costs,

LLANDILO. SCHOOL BOABD.—The last meeting of this board was held on Tuesday, when Mr Morgan Davies presided. The board was chiefly engaged in matters of detail, such as might be expected at its final meeting. Votes of thanks were accorded to the chairman and vice-chairman.—All hopes of an uncontested election are at an end, as up to Tuesday no less than 16 candidates have been nominated for nine seats, and further nominations may be received until Thursday. Should there be an election, it is not very probable that there will be much new blood imparted into the board, as its present constitution is of a thoroughly representative character.

MAESTEG. LOCAL BOARD.—An ordinary meeting was held on Friday evening, Mr I. Barrow presiding. Mr T. L. Roberts brought forward the question of altering the names of the parishes in which Maesteg was situated. In vain he looked for the name of Maesteg in all parochial returns and in the different schemes for the division of Glamorgan under the Redistribution Bill. This led to the inquiry, Where is Maesteg ?" It was situated in three different parishes, viz. Cwrndu, Llangynwyd Higher, and Lla- gynwyd Middle, which in the aggregate made up Maesteg. The population of these parishes, according to the last census, was about 10,000, and he proposed that in future they be designated Maesteg Higher, Maesteg Lower, and Maesteg Middle. This must be done before Maesteg could be made the centre of a district. He moved that the clerk communicate with the Local Government Board as to the mode of pro- cedure, and on receipt of a reply, convene a special meeting of the board. He also suggested calling a public meeting on the question. The motion w seconded by the chairman, aud agreed to unani- mously.

NARBERTfl. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—The annual meeting was held on Saturday evening.—Mr E. J. Lewis, who was voted to the chair, said the funds of the institute were deficient, and it was for the meet- ing to say whether it should be carried on.—Mr A. Rees, the secretary, read his balance sheet, which showed a deficiency of J31 10s lid. He said he had written a number of letters during the year asking for assistance, but only two replies had been received.—Mr J. G. Castle, J.R.O., said as the room was the means of doing great good, it ought not to be closed.—It was resolved to keep the room opeu for another quarter. Mr Lewis, of the London and Provincial Bank, was ap- pointed hon. sec., Mr Rees having resigned.

BURRY"PORT. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of the Pembrey Board held at the Copper Works Schools on Friday, the Rev. H. Evans, vicar, in the chair, Miss Mary Hammond, of the village school, was appointed to succeed Miss Annie Lewis at the infant department of the Copper Works Schools. — Four tenders were received for the enlargement of the Trimsaran Schools. The tender of Messrs Thomas and Rees, of Llangennech, was accepted, subject to to certain qualifications..

I' CARDIGAN. MR ASA J. EVANS.—The friends of this gentle- man will be pleased to hear that he has so far recovered from his serious illness (whjch lasted over four months) as to be able to pay a visit to town at the close of last week. CORONERSHIP OF THE UPPER DIVISION OF PEM- BROKESHIRE.—Mr Owen Tucker Edwardes, the coroner, has resigned bis office, and the writ for election has been issued. Mr Ivor Evans, solici- tor, the deputy-coroner, of this town, is a candi- date for the office,

RHYDLEWIS. MINISTERIAL CALL.—Mr B. Carolan, Da. vis, of the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, has re- ceived a unanimous.invitation to become-pastor of the Congregational Churches, Tyngwadvyn and Troedyrhiw, Cardiganshire.

TONDU. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday a man named John Sant, of Llanglwyd, got entangled in the machinery at Parksley, near Tondu, receiving severe injuries to his thigh, and sustaining a frac- ture of one arm.. Dr Leaby.was in, prompt attcndnce.. ;V~

-V: NEATH. FELONY.—At the borough police-court on Tues- day, Henry Sears, a tramp, was charged with stealing two pairs of trousers from the establish- ment of Mr George Nathan, Swansea, on Thurs- day last. He was sentenced to 21 days' imprison- ment with hard labour. LICENSING OFFENCE.—Evan Thomas, # of the Cross Keys, was charged with opening his house for the sale of liquor on Sunday, the 4th inst. This being the first offence, defendant was fined £1 and costs. FINDING SHEEP.—David Walters, Marmer, of Blaenglyn, near Ystradyfellte, sued David Llew- ellyn, a neighbouring farmer, for £2 5s. damages for the loss of two jsheep. Mr Kens- hole, Aberdare, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr F. James, Mertbyr, for.the defendant. The evidence for plaintiff was that defendant had taken two of his sheep, which were straying on the mountain with his own;, when they were going to be "raddled." He/did: not. return them to the plaintiff, but sent a man with them to a place near to the plaintiff's farm.-His Honour said that if the defendant had handed the sheep over to the shepherd who was jointly, employed by the farmers, he; would not jhave" been liable, but as he had simply sent them by an, irresponsible person, and had.not given.notice to the owner, he would have to pay the amount claimed with costs. Verdict accordingly.

TENBY. SAYINGS BANK.—The annual general meeting of the trustees and managers of the Savings Bank was held at the Bank, St George-street, on Satur- day, Dr. Dyster, J.P., in the chair. The state- ment of accounts read showed the balance on the 20th November to be £ 13,381 Is Id, being an increase of 2121 5s 8d. The receipts from deposi- tors had increased £;)8058 5d and, the payments- had been £ 760 2s 2d, less than in the previous year. The payments during the same period had only been L90 in excess of the receipts. Nine new accounts had been opened and 18 closed, the total number of depositors being 405. The state: ment wa s ordered to be 'printed and circulated- The Chairman announced that during the year Colonel Lard and Dr. J. G., Lock bad resigned, Mr Allen had died, and Mr Rudd left the neigh- bourhood. The usual gratuity ,was voted to the actuary, and a vote of tbaQlqto the Qhftinnan closed the meeting. v (

BU1LTH WELLS. BRUTAL ASSAULT ON A WIFE.—At the police- court on Monday—before Messrs E. D. Thomas, T. Fuller ,Maitland, and R. Lister Venables— John Evans, labourer, Llandewi'r-Cwm, was brought up in custody, charged with assaulting his wife, on Saturday lrght. Prisoner went home about 12 o'clock on Saturday night, and threat- ened to split his wife's head. He afterwards beat and kicked her very savagely. Having locked the door, the poor woman escaped through the win- dow and ran to a neighbour's house, where she,, was not admitted, and so had to go still further through the wind" and raia to Harp Cottage (the where sheilas very kindly treated, The police were sent for,: and Sergt. Jones arrived there about five o'clock in the morning. He had the woman brought down first to her husband's cottage, but he refused admittance. After a time the officer got in and., apprehended the man, and as there was no fire in. the house and no one to care for her he had the wife and five children brought to Builth Work- house. Dr. Hugh Bennett and Mrs Davies spoke to complainant's condition, and the chairman sentenced him to three months' hard labour, with the further punishment of being bound over to keep the peace for six months.

BRECON. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday, the mayor (Mr J. Morgan) presiding. The half-yearly estimate in respect of the general district rate was sub- mitted, and showed that a rate of Is in the £ for St. David's, and Is ld for St. John's and St. Mary's, would be necessary for the ensuing half year. The balances in the hands of the treasurer were reported to be :—Corporation account, £69 4s 4d general district rate, £348 10s 10d water trust, j317 18s Id superannuation fund, £94 16s 2d total, £530 9s 5d.—Considerable discussion took place in relation to the proposed improvements near the Cwm Inn. Dr. Williams promised to place at the disposal of the council certain property which he has lately bought for the purpose of carrying out the proposed improve- ments. It was understood that the work would be proceeded with as soon as possible.—The sub- ject of excluding shooting galleries and shows from fairs was discussed, and it was resolved that in future all galleries should be erected' under the supervision of the superintendent of police, and with the approval of the mayor and small shooting stalls—such as the one at which the fatal accident recently occurred—will be prohibited altogether.—Dr. Robert Owen reported that during the five weeks ending the 10th inst. there were only eight deaths in the town.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr John Hughes pre- sided at the meeting on Saturday, at which the Clerk reported that he had attended the office of the district registrar of the High Court with reference to the action entered by Mr R. H. Howell (St. Clear's) against the board. The registrar had allowed the plaintiff further time to fill his statement of claim. An order had now to be made directing the clerk to defend the action. Dr. Timmins wrote to give notice that he should resign the offices of medical officer of health and poor-law medical officer to the Llangendeirne upper district in a month's time. It was arranged that at the next meeting a motion would be made to appoint Mr Morgan Lloyd, Conwjl, to the vacant position.

LLANELLT.'R SCH60L BOABp.—At the monthly meeting, on Tuesday—Mr Rosser in clerk was instructed to call a special meeting for the 10th prox. to elect a member in the room of the late Mr D. Williams. Mr Mercer's tender of J6579, for the Old-road Infant ..School, and Mr Row; lands's; of j3170, for; the class-room at Lfwyn- hendy, were accepted.

BRIDGEND. BOARD OF HEALTH.—At the meeting on Wed- nesday Mr LI. Wallingston presided. It was reported that Mr Brereton, C.E., had appointed to meet the sub-committee on Friday, to consider the drainage scheme, visit suitable sites, etc. Mr Wallington drew attention to the uncropped hedge near the Catholic Chapel, and the surveyor was instructed to call on the owner to attend to it. Some discussion took place as to the depõts for the sale of explosives, and the surveyor was directed to see that tas complied with.

CAYO. Mn DAVID MORGAN, Bryiigwyn Hall, Angle- sea, a native of Cayo, Carmarthenshire, and a brother of Mr William Morgan, Albert Mount, Cayo, and Elm Bank, Liverpool, has been duly qualified as a magistrate for the county of Aj?gle-„ sea. Mr Morgan is^a Nonconformist;

ABERAVON. VOLUNTEER SUPPER.—The annual supper of; the 1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers was held at the Ivorites' Hall Hotel, on Monday evening, when there was a large attendance. After the. cloth had been removed the usual toasts were given, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. Captain John Jones presided,

ABERDARE. ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—At the police-court on Tuesday—before Mr J. Bishop, stipendiary, Mr R, H. Rhys, and Mr D. P. Davies—Joseph Baker was summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly and assaulting P.C. Hughes whilst in the execution of his duty, on the 10th instant.The, constable saw the defendant fighting with another man in High-street, Aberdare, and upon his separating them the defendant struck him on the side of the head. On tho_ way to the station he struck him a second time in the face.,r—The bench imposed a fine of 40a and costs,- or one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

1 MOUNTAIN ASH. LORD ABERDAEE'S ESTATE.—The half-yearly rent-audit of the Duffryn estate took place on Tuesday at Maesydderwen, the: residence, of Mr Morgan Morgan (Lord Aberdare's agent)..The tenants, as usual, dined, and spent together a very agreeable afternoon. Lord: Aberdare, through his agent, was congratulated on the distinction recently conferred upon him., The] health of Lord and Lady Aberdare and several, other toasts were drunk. v

PONTYPRIDD. ¡!?/.o, DEATH OF THE WORKHOUSE MATRON.—Mrs John, who had occupied for 20 years the resppn- sible position of matron of the Pontypridd Union, Workhouse, died on Saturday evening. She had long been ailing from bronchial affection, and had been successfully treated by Dr. Hopkins, of the Ash Grove, but this last attack was-fatally acute. Mrs John was a good friend to the poor, and her: loss will be generally and sincerely felt. OBTAINING GOODS BY FALSE PEETENCUS,— Kate Osborne, Porth, was charged on remand with obtaining various goods from the shops of Mr Coles, butcher; Mr Davies, draper.; and Mr Evans, boot and shoemaker. Prisoner pleaded ..1 guilty, and was committed for trial; 1j

MERTHYR. BOARD GUARDIANS.—Mr R. H. Rhys, chairman, presided at the weekly meeting on Saturday. Mr Bircham, the Local Goverhment Board Inspector for the South Wales District, was present. The Chairman expressed the;regret felt by the board at the loss of the services of the. late Dr Leigh, who was the oldest. oScer of the union, and moved that his son, Dr W, W. Leigh, be appointed to the position, :.he had, held as medical officer and public- ..vaccinator' for the district of Gelligaer. Mr George Martin, the "senior vice-chairman, seconded the motion, and it was car.ded unani- mously. THEFT OF WEARING APPAREL,—At the police- court on Saturday—before Mr J. Bishop, stipen- diary, and Mr T. Williams—Catherine Murray", a young Irishwoman, was charged with stealing eight pairs of stockings, an apron, and other articles, the property of Thomas Davies, a striker, living at 11, Wyndham-street, Dowlais. On the night of the 30th December the things were left out in the yard of the prosecutor's house to dry, and the next morning' they were found to have been stolen. The apron and three pairs of stock- ings were proved to have been pledged by the pri- soner. The accused, who was arrested by P.C. Benjamin Evans, was committed for trial at the assizes, she having been several times previously convicted of larceny. STEALING COAL.—Catherine Aurelius, Tirphil, was fined 5s, or five days for stealing coal, the property of the Dowlais Oompan y. SHOOTING A PIGEON.—At; the police-court, on Wednesday, before Mr J. Bishop, stipendiary, John Young, Treharris, was summoned for unlaw- fully killing a tame pigeon, the property of a neighbour named Thomas Jenkins. Evidence was called for the complainant to show that the defendant deliberately shot the bird, but the defendant himself alleged that it was struck accidentally when he fired in the air to dislodge a charge which the gun contained. The Stipen- diary imposed a fine of 40s and costs.

CYMMER. ASSAULTING A LANDLADY.—At the Ystrad police-court, on" Monday, Margaret Cochlin was fiued 10s and costs for assaulting Mrs Jenkins, landlady of the Prince of Orange Inn, Dinas.

n TREORKY. RHONDDA REPRESENTATION.-On Tuesday a meeting was held at the vestry of Noddfa Chapel, under the presidency of Mr M. Jenkins, Ystradfechan, for the purpose of carrying out, the resolution passed at a recent meeting held at Ton, to form an organisation of 300 members by electing 60 persons from each of the five divisons into which the district of Ystradyfodwg has been divided. Forty-four persons were nominated to represent the district of Treorky.

PORTH. INQUEST.—On Wednesday an inquest was held at the Porth Hotel, by Mr T. Williams, coroner, on the body of Abraham Edwards, collIer, Hannah-street, Porth, who was killed on Monday at Cymmer Colliery by a fall of coal. The jury returned a vordict of Accidental death.

CRICKHOWELL. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.-The fortnightly meet- ing was held on Monday, Sir J. R. Bailey, Bart. M.P. (chairman), presiding. —»Dr. Alexander Lowe (successor to Dr. Sknmshire) was appointed district medical officer at a salary of £35 per annum, and medical officer of health (Llane ly district) at a salary of £ 20. Dr. Lowe had also applied for the. officeX°f public vaccinator nr.i««ano district), to which, however. Dr., Browne, of Brynmawr, was appointed, 16 votes been 'given to Dr. Bourne as against 3 for Dr. Lowe. Two guardians remained, neutral. The last named office is worth about L50 per annum. The district of the inspector of nuisances was divided into — the'upper, consisting of. Llan.- elly, &c., and of the lower, of Crickhowell, Sec. Mr Johns, highwav surveyor," wa3 appointed inspector for the upper district at a salary of £ 20 per annum f! and Mr i John Hallaih, hitherto inspector for the whole union, and "receiving, £100. per annum, vas appointed. inspector of' nuisances for the lower district at a salary of 952. -The present inquiry officers and attendance officers were re appoiR^d at the same salaries as heretofore,

I PONTYPOOL. i PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. At the petty- sessious on Saturday, before Col- Byrde, Messrs C. J. Parkes, and E. J. Phillips, James George, I of the Bush Inn, was charged with permitting drunkenness on his premises on the 27th Dec. There being previous convictions, the defendant was fined 20s and his licence was endorsed;—Jane Harvey, of the Noah's Ark, was charged with per- mitting drunkenness on her premises on the same date. Mr T. Watklns defended. The bench only imposed a fineof 5s.—Richard Enoch Jaines, of the White Horse, Taly wain, was charged with a similar offence. on the same date, and was fined 10s._ a similar offence. on the same date, and was fined 10s._ ASSAULTING A MOTHER-IN-LAW. — William Crockett was fined 20s or 14 days for committing an aggravated assault upon Mary Wallace, his mother-in-law, at Pontnewynydd; THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—The Tirpentwys Colliery Company have had the lead in this neighbour-' hood in adopting the electric light to illuminate the external part of their colliery. It is found to work very satisfactorily, and other companies contemplate its spsedy adoption.

ABERGAVENNY. SINGULAR ACCIDENT. — An accident, which might have proved most serious accurred on Saturday morning. Mr Charles, of Highfield- House, was walkmg up Cro.-s-street, accompanied •by Mr F. Facey, when, as they were passing the Sun Inn, a violent d gust of wind tore the large sign-board from its fastenings. It fell to the pavement, missing Mr Facey, and falling edge- ways between him and Mr Charles, whom it caught on the right side of the head over the ear, inflicting an ugly scalp wound, without, however, injuring the bone. Had the board, which weighed about two cwt., struck Mr Charles on the top of the head instead of on the side, the blow must have been fatal. With assistance Mr Charles, bleeding prefusely, went to Dr Steel's surgery, where the wound was attended to.

BLAINA. ABERTSTRUTH SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday at Blaina, Mr P. D. Williams in the chair. Forty-six persons applied for the situation of master at the new sahool Nantyglo, and Mr W. Roberts, of Garn Fach.ifvas selected. Twelve applied for the posi- tion el mistress of Nantyglo new schools (mixed), Mrs Williams, Ebbw Vale, being appointed." A number applied for -the post of assistant, and the list was submitted to the master and mistress, with the clerk, to select from.

CHEPSTOW. PRESENTATION TO A MINISTER.—On Monday the annual public meeting of the congregation of the Congregational Chapel was held in the large schoolroom. The Rev. Mill-Robinson presided, and there was a large attendance. The accounts of the year, which were read, were of a most satisfactory character, showing that the estate was entirely free from debt, and that there was a small balance in hand. Mr Woodgall, the junior deacon, presented to the Rev. G. Orins a cheque for J6150. Mr Orme, who has been a preacher of the gospel for upwards of 50 years,

RISCA. DISTRICT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.—The half- yearly meeting of the delegates of the Risca district United Order of Oddfellows was held at Risca on Monday, Mr J. Allen, G.M. (Gloucester) presiding. The receipts for the half-year were reported to be and the expenditure £112 16s 3d. Bro. William Knight, Risca, was elected grand master for the ensuing year, and Bro. J. James, Abercarn, deputy grand master.

PEMBROKESHIRE ASSIZES. Sir A. L. Smith, Knight, one of the judges for the South Wales Winter Assizes, arrived at Haverfordwest on Monday evening, and was received by the High Sheriff for Pembrokeshire (Mr J. T. Hawksley) and the usual retinue. The court was opened for business at 10.30 on Tuesday morning. The following grand juries were em- pannelled:—County of Pembroke—Messrs N. A. Roch (foreman), J. D. I. Ackland, Cbas. Hugh Allen, H. F. D. Barclay, Henry Richard Buckley, Richard Carrow, Baron de Rut- zen, Edward Laws, J. S. G. P. Lewis, J. F. Jones Lloyd, H. Spear Morgan, T. Llew- ellyn Morgans (St. Florence), George Leader Owlen, Lieutenant-Colonel John Owen, C. E. G. Phiipps, Charles Bateman Prust, W. H. Richards, John Owen Stokes. Town and county of Haverfordwest — Thomas John White (fore- man), George J. Bland, J. Dawkins, P. P. Ellis, W. Farrow, Robert Greenish, W. Griffiths (High- street), James Griffiths (Bridge-street), James Harries, D. Le Evan James, W. John, W. Jones (Bridge-street), James Rees, A. Stannard, and Edward Thomas (Bridge-End House). CHARGE TO THE GRAND JURY. In charging the county grand jury, his Lord- ship said the calendar contained only tlnee cases, which was in itself very creditable to any county, and he was told that even that was not unusual for Pembrokeshire. The cases were of a light character. One was a charge of bigamy against William Richards, who was charged with mar- rying a second wife in 1882, his first wife, whom he married in 1862, being yet alive. Another case was a charge of perjury brought by a soldier named Cagney against Anthony Thomas. THEFT BY A TENDY POSTMAN. George Jenkins (26), letter-carrier, pleaded guilty to stealing a letter, the property of her Majesty's Postmaster-General, containing two postal orders value 10s 6d and Is 6d respectively. Mr A. Lewis, who ap- peared for the prisoner, said that Jenkins had pleaded guilty on his advice, but be wished to lay before the court a few circumstances in mitigatien of punishment. The prisoner had borne a good character during the ten years he had been employed at the Tenby Post-office. He was the sole support of his widowed mother, and was about being married at the time he com- mitted this offence, which seemed to be the re- rultof a sudden temptation. Bad companions, and probably drink had had a great deal to do with the unhappy position in which the prisoner was placed.—The Judge, addressing the prisoner, said that a rule was agreed to )!Ome years ago, by which not less than five years' penal servitude was the punishment of such offences as he was .charged with. It was a fortunate thing that rsuch offences were very rare, and considering the number of letters, &c., entrusted to her Majesty's mails, the post-office employees were an exceptionally honest body of men. He would not regard the prisoner as a post-office official, but simply as a servant, who had com- mitteda breiach of trust; but he .could not pass a; lighter sentence than six months' hard labour. NO BILL. The grand jury threw out the bill against Wm. Richards for bigamy. ALLEGED PERJURY BY A TENBY TRADESMAN. Anthony Thomas, a young man, described as a confectioner, of Tenby, was indicted for wil- fully committing corrupt perjury in his evidence against Martin, Cagney, who was charged before the Tenby magistrates on the 30th of September with stealing money at the Victoria Working Men's Club, Tenby. Messrs A. Thomas and — Saurin prosecuted, and Mr Bewen Rowlands, Q.C., defended.—Mr Abel Thomas said the accused was employed at the Victoria Club, Tenby, which, it would appear from the depositions, was nothing but a drink- ing shop," started for the purpose of evading the 'excise duties and,thehours of closing.—The pro- secutor, examined by Mr Thomas, stated that on the 29th September he, with three com- rades, visited the Victoria Club, and, after play- ing bagatelle they sat on a bench ontside the counter. The proprietor of the club, James Tilley, who had been playing with them, left the room for a moment or two, and on his return charged witness with having gone behind the bar and taken a pile of silver. He had not gone behind the bar nor had he touched the silver. Witness was arrested near the club and next day was sentenced to six months' hard labour for the alleged theft.. Anthony Thomas, before the magistrates, said he saw him (prosecutor) take the money,—Crossed- examined by Mr Rowlands, prosecutor said he did not call his mates before the magistrates, be- cause they were not "on pass" that night, and would have been court-marshalled for being out without leave. Witness had had drink that night; he was not drunk, but was tipsy. He had 15s lOd in his pocket vWien searched at the police- station, and in that money there were five two- shilling pieces. He was charged with stealing six two-shilling pieces. In 'consequence of his con- viction he bad been degra.ded.from a corporal to a private, and mulcted in a penny per day good conduct money. Corroborative evidence was given. For the defence there were called Mrs Tilley and 'Joseph Tilley. The witness Horgan was re-called by the judge, and asked what be meant by swearing that day as to what took place at the club at 11.30 on the night of the 29th September, when, according to the paper signed in his own handwriting he left at 11 o'clock.—Horgan: I was made drunk to sign that paper, my lord.—The jury, after a brief consultation, found the accused not guilty, and Thomas was discharged. WEDNESDAY.— (Before Mr Justice A. L. SMITH, without a jury.) ACTION OF EJECTMENT. This was the only criminal cause set down for trial. It involved the question of the sanity of Annie Morgan, of yapeldewi, near Newport, who died in 1880, having by her will, which was executed m IcoIiGevised the property in question to the plaintiff, David Phelps, licensed victualler, Fishguard, the will being contested by the defen- dants, Martha Bowen and another, who would have been entitled in case of an in- testacy. Eight of the plaintiff's witnesses were examined, all of whom testified that the testatrix was sharp enough in business matters at the time of her execution of the will. No further evidence was given, a compromise being arranged by counsel, by which a verdict was to be given for the plaintiff on his agreeing to allow £100 to- wards defendant's costs, which was considered an equitable arrangement, the value .of the pro- perty in question being only B12 9. year.—Mr Abel Thomas and Mr Arthur Lewis appeared for the plaintiff, Messrs W. B. Rowlands, Q.C., and B. Francis Williams for the: defendants who were in possession of the property.

FALL OF A STABLE NEAR BATH TWO MEN AND SIX HORSES KILLED, A fatal disaster of a singular character occurred at Limpley Stoke, near Bath, on Monday morning. The fatality was caused by the sudden falling of a stable, belonging to Mr Giles Holbrow, timber merchant and India-rubber manufacturer, which adjoins the goods yard of the Great Western Railway Station. This yard has lately under- gone alterations, and in consequence the stable was at the time of the disaster some twelve feet below the level of the company's premises. The bowndary wall and stable wall both gave way, 1 with the result that the stable was completely de- I molished with a loud crash. A carter named Morment and a labourer named Musky, who were sleeping in the Btable, were io§tantaoeously 'tilled. as were also sis bosses

THE WEEK'S MARKETS, j f CORN. I CARDIFF, Saturday.—I'.iiilish and forelCT whcAfr, I held for an advance of 2s per qr. Flour Is 6d per sacfc: (learer, Mafze scarce, and firm at last week's f Other articles unchanged. GLOUCESTER, Saturday—A fair supply of En»Iisb wheat, which sold at fully Is per qr over last week f prices. Foreign wheat in moderate request at a ¡ similar improvement. Grinding barley 3d per ql." I dearer. Maize and oats firm. CARMARTHEN. Saturday.—(William Pugh's Report.)— A small supply of grain on offer, and prices paid were much as .follows :For wheat, from 32s to 'j 35s barley, 29s to 31s; white oats, 19s to 21s: black do., 18s to 20s. NEWPORT, Wednesday. — Business at the Corn Exchange was quiet, and to "effect sales in wheat a reduction of 6<1 had to be submitted to. Barley ad- vanced from 3d to6d, and maize was arm at last week's prices. A good attendance. LONDON, Wednesday.—A quiet market for wheat ,Prices not quotably lower, but the tendency is rather weaker. 'Flour unaltered. Grinding barley steady* malting firm. Oats and maize, full prices. Bean3 and pease unchanged. Arrivals—British wheat, nil: ■ barley, 470 qrs. Foreign wheat, 21,870 qrs barley. > 3,750 qrs oats, 30,170 qrs maize, 15,910 qrs flour. .21,390sacks. GLASGOW, Wednesday — There was a moderate attendance. Wheat and flour were held for last week's prices, but the sales effected were limited. Ba'-ley was unaltered in value, and the business done was limited. Fine descriptions of Scotch and Irish oats were in sellers' favour, while other sorts wer? un- changed. iieans steady for grinding and feeding,' Maize firmly held at 143 3d per Gal lbs. for good mixed American. CATTLE. i MONMOUTH, Monday.—The usual fortnightly fat i and store stock market was held to-day, there being an average of horned and sheep stock offered. The sheep j trade has not improved since the lust market. The fat | cattle was of prime quality. Pigs were not numerons. I Quotations aq- follows Fat bullocks under the. hammer'sold at from S21 to £ 25,.about 8d per lb fat cows and heifers, £17 to £20, about 8d per lb fat calves, S3 to E4, about 7ld t) 8d per lb. Store cattle— three-year-old steers, £ 14 to £ 18 two-year-old, £ 9 to £ 11 10s barreners, £ 10 to £ 13; iu-calvers, £ 11 to £6 to S9. Sheep-wether muttons (fat), 56s to 65s; yearling do., 50s to 54s, about 8d per i II); fat ewes, 42s to'56s each, from 61 to 6^1 per lb store sheep-Enghsh ewes, 40s to 50s per head; Radnor do., 28s to 35s Foresters, 15s to 20s. Pigs— porkers of nice weight varied from 40s to 60s each, about 9s per score; baconers, about 8s to 8s 6d per score breeding sows, from 60s to 90< each quarter-old do., from 18s to 20s each strong stores, from 40s to 70s each. ROATH, Tuesday.—There was a large supply of beasts. Beef, 6d to 8d mutton, 7id to 8d per lb. Pigs—baconers, 8s 6d to 10s per score porkers, 10s to 10s 6d per score There was a slow market and a poor attendance. COWBRIDGE, Tuesday. — The market to-day was. thinly supplied, and the attendance was small. There was no noteworthy change in prices since last week. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—-There was a large supply i of beasts and sheep at the market to-day, Fat cattle J especially made a good show. The attendance was I fair, business quiet, and a clearance tbss net effected Beef realised 7d to 7d; mutton, 7d to 7d; best tegs, 9d to 9id per lb. Pigs, large supply—baconers sold.at 9s to 9s 6d, and porkers, 10s 6d to lls 3d per score. PROVISIONS CARDIFF, Saturday.(From .Johnston & Co.'s Re- port.)—Tierce beef—owing to the small trade passing?. holders of extra India have taken rather less money, the same applies to extra packet. Pork—owing to the advance in hogs in the States, packers ask from Is 6d to 2s 6d advance. Bacon—we quote another advance during the week "of Is to 2s per cwt., and the market closes strong both on this side and in America; the same applies to hams. Cheese—only the finest grades attract attention, and holders arc sanguine about seeing higher prices for these. Butter—with the ex. ception of the finest grades, there is no inquiry some very choice butter coming forward now at moderate prices. MONMOUTH, Saturday.—The usual weekly marked to-day was not largely attended, and the supply was moderate. Prices were as follows Prime fresh butter, Is 6d to Is 8d per lb. Hen eggs, id each. geese, lOd per lb; turkeys, from Is to Is 2d perabou fowls (large size), 5s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, or lbs 9d per lb do. (small), 4s 6d to 5s per couple. Lvei poultry—fowls, 3s 6d to 5s 6d per couple. Rabbits (dead), 13s per dozen. Fruit and vegetables—cooking apples, 8d per gallon dessert do., Is to Is 3d broccoli heads, from 2d to 4d ea:h; Savoy cabbages, 8d to 9d per dozen; turnips. 3d to 4d; celery, 2d to 3d per stick. Butchers' meat (only prjme joints quoted)— Beef, 8d to 9d mutton, 8d to 9d; veal, 8d to lOd; and pork, 6d to 8d per lb. PRODUCE. LONDON, Wednesday.—Sugar—market very strong, buyers holding off owing to higher prices asked. Beet. root quoted at 10s 9d prompt; refined firmer pieces again reported about 3d dearer. Coffee—sales passed off quietly; fine qualities steady. Tea—red leaf sold at 4d to 6d, and black at 5d to 9d; Darjeeling Orange Pekoes realised up to 2s Hid. Rice firm. Cotton market steady. Jute dull. Tallow unaltered. Turpentine, 23s spot. LIVERPOOL, Wednesday. — Sugar firm; 194 bags Ceara at 8s 9d to 10s 3d, 3.100 Pernams at lis 104d, and 500 blocks Peru concrete at 10s. Beet dearer, and very strong; closing—buyers, January, 10s 9d February done at lis. Coffee and cocoa unchanged. Rice and linseed firm. Castor oil, 3 l-64d. Lard, 673. Resin firm. Petroleum active and unchanged. Tur- pentine, 23s 3d to 23s 6d. Nitrate unchanged Myra* bolams at auction at 9s to 13s 9d, with small sales. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—(William Pugh's report )— There was a small supply of prime butter on offer, a.nd prices remain firm at 14d per lh. Cardiganshire butter, of which there was a good supply on offer, sold a.t from 12œd to 13d pei- lb. CHEESE. CARMARTHEN Saturday.—(William Pugh's reports- There was a fair supply on offer, with an increased demand, which sold at 24s to 26s per cwt., according to^quality.

OVER THE SUNSHINE OF EXIST- ENCE HANGS A BLACK CLOUD. With the uncertainty of life is mingled the dark mystery of death 1 While, on the one hand, we catch the welcome sound of a new breath of life that tells of an addition to our species, on the other we shudder as we hear the rushing wings of the Destroying Angel! The mighty voice of the Great Influence which ruies the universe has pronounced our fate; the dread fiat has gone forth, and every mortal man is doomed to die! But, though we cannot prevent, can we postpone death? The question is momentous, even if it concern the prolongation of life but by a single hour, inasmuch as every instinct prompts us to fight tho boldest battle we can for this glorious boon of existence. The promptings of instinct are but the spontaneous voices of nature, and it is our duty to obey. But there still remains the question, can death be postponed by a single hour? Yes, for the world works in obedience to certain laws; and a study of these proves that those who have the judgment and the will to buckle 011 the shield which nature places ready to their grasp, may ward off the insidious attacks of the IIAPL^ATIIE CBEFLFY of life, until, in a ripe old age, the vital facultie l'adu- ally decay, and the Angel of Peace glides softly into our presence, leading us, as it were, in a gentle slumber to the regions beyond the shadow of the tomb. The Fell Destroyer makes his first approaches in many forms, but none are more favoured by him than that of a deadly foe now preying upon the very vitals of Modern Society. What is this foe ? There are among us who have not been or are now to some extent its victims. Would the reader know if he, too, is under the ban of this frightful scourge. Let him ask himself whether he experiences any of the follow- ing symptoms There are pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in" the back. The mouth has a bad taste, especially in the morning and there are feelings of. dulness and drowsiness. The appetite is poor, a sort of sticky slime collects about the teeth, there is a feeling as of a heavy load on the stomach, and sometimes a faint, all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach, which food does not satisfy; The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet become cold and clammy. After a while a cough sets in, at first dry, but attended in the course of a few months with expec- toration of a greenish colour. The sufferer feels con. stantly tired, and sleep seems to afford him no rest. Nervousness, irritability, and evil forebodings follow. When rising suddenly, there is a giddiness, a sort of whirling sensation in the head. The bowels become costive; the skin is dry and hot at times the blood becomes thick and stagnant; the whites of the eyes are tinged with yellow; the urine is scanty and high coloured, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of the food—at times with a sour taste aud at others with a sweetish taste. This is often attended with palpitation of the heart or impaired vision, with spots before the eyes, accompanied by great prostra- tion and weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn nresent. It is thought that nearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. Medical men have mistaken the nature of the malady. Its true name is Dyspepsia or Indigestion for which a certain remedy is to be found in Mother Seigel's Cura- tive Syrup—a medicine which has won in both hemis- pheres a confidence founded only on its great virtues. The Syrup can be obtained from any chemist or medicine vendor, or from the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farringdon-road, London, E.C. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.' YOUR PREPARATION IS AN EXCEPTION. The Phaimacy, Regent-road, Great Yarmouth, Dec. 28th, 1883. Dear Sir,—Your medicine must te a great success, You can quite understand that I have not much opinion of what are called quack medicines, which are generally cure all and worthless, and I should be glad to see them swept out of existence with the besom of destruction/1 Youi5 Preparation, ho.v/ever, is an ex- ception, and is undoubtedly useful. One of my brothers took it with considerable benefit; ter candid with you, I only laughed at him, and said, His faith had healecl him," I was very ill myself this year with Congested Liver, In. digestion, &c., and after much persuasion by my brother, to please him, I consented to try Mother Seigel's Syrup, and I am bound to say, that in spite of my prejudice and unbelief, it did me more good than anything else. I am better now, but not quite well and probably never shall be again, as my heart has be. come weak, although I am considerably under fifty years of age. I mention my case to you, thinking it might be of some interest to you.—I remam, faithfnlly yours, W. Sheppard Pole (Ph.C.). I HAVE NOT HEARD A SINGLE COMPLAINT. Baldock, Herts, January 4th, 1883.. Gentlemen,—Perhaps it would be appropriate to state that it gives me great pleasure to push and ad- vance the sales of your medicines, on account of their worth. I have not had or heard a single com. plaint about your medicines since I have sold them, but, on the other hand, unbounded testimony as to their worth, therefore I can with conadenca bring them to the public notice. During 1882 I sold 1l dozens of the Syrup, and7 dozen Pills. This, I think, taking into account that the inhabitants are under 2,000, and there are two other agents in the town, will ?ive you a good idea as to how it is appreciated.— Faithfully yours, "JI. J. IZZARD, Pat. Med. Vendor." ITS EFFICACY IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY Hfciglier Town, Beckfastleigh, ► December 21st, 1883. Gentlemen,—It gives me unfeigned pleasure to bear testimony to your remedies for the many ills tjiat flesh is heir to. Of all the medicines I dispense, I know of none superior to yours for all internal bodily ailments. Although Seigel's Syrup is a patent medicine,' and, consequently, dfepised and maligned by the Faculty, there is no sham about it, and its efficacy is acknowledged by thousands of sufferers, aud its sale does ew* utowsh fe gfomit a barometer as any I know.—I am, yours most respect- fully, J. REED, Chemist." East-street Mills, Cambridge-heath, London, E.C., July 24th, 1822. "Sir,—It gives me great pleasure to be able to add my testimony in favour of your valuable Syrup as a curative agent. I have suffered for some length of time from a. severe form of indigestion, and the long train of distressing symptoms following that disease. I had tried all possible means to get relief, by seeking the best medical advice, I bad swallowed sufficient of their stuff to Boat a hrau-of- war, so to speak, but all to no avail- A "leua of mine, coming on the scene in the mi^t "H ny suffer- ings, brought with him a _bottle of y^'r beigel Syrup; he advised me to try it. staU « e felt con- fident it would benefit me. Being < y of trying so many drugs, I condemned it before t a, thinking that it could not possibly do me any ultimately dptermined to take the SyrUP- After doing so for worked such a change in me that I con- t ™ ;T f!fr nearly two months, and I then fplt thoro^hTv'cured, for I have discontinued its use for five weSs and feel in the best of health, andean Stake of any kind of food with ease aud comfort. I am therefore ttonkl'ul to you that, through the in- stramentality of your valuable medicine, I am restored to the state of health I now enjoy.—Yours truly, ToMrA J. White. w. S. 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ABERAYRON. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE UNION.—A well- attended meeting of the ratepayers was held at the assembly-room on Monday night, Mr Morgan Evans in the chair. It was proposed to convene a vestry meeting in each parish im- mediately, for the purpose, of appointing two representatives to meet. in conference at Aber- ayron at an early date; to- consider tbe question of the re-assessment-of; the union.— Mr E. Lima Jones moved an amendment, That this meeting approves of the resolution of the guardians to engage a public valuer.lVIr D. Lewis, Albion House, seconded the amendment, which in the division was supported by the mover and seconder only. The original motion, therefore, was declared to be carried by a large majority.—Mr J. M. Howell moved, and Mr John Hugh Jones seconded, a motion to the effect that the decision of this meeting be duly. laid before the next board of guardians, and asking them not to proceed further with the appointment of a public valuer until the result of thie move- ment be ascertained.—This, was earned unani- mously."