The Cardiff Times

OFFICERS PICKED UP AT SEA. The Press Association states that a wireless message from Scilly reports that the missing military aeronauts have been picked up at sea, and are safe. The Exchange Telegraph Company states that a telephonic message received from Ex- mouth p.m. on Thursday says that the report that the missing war balloon had been picked up off the Devonshire coast is not correct- The coastguards have seen nothing of Jfc,-but are keeping a sharp look-out.

Wrathful Canadians TEAR DOWN THE AMERICAN FLAG. New York. Saturday.—A despatch from Win- nipeg states that during an Empire Day cele- bration there yesterday the patriotic crowd tpere exasperated to discover that the Stars and Stripes were floating above the Union Jack at the door of the American Consulate. Two perfervid patriots forthwith tore down the offending flag amidst the cheers of the on- lookers.—Central News.

ADMIRALS AT LOGGERHEADS. Sensational American Story. New York, Wednesday,—The New York American" publishes this morning a remark- able story from its Norfolk (Virginia) corres- pondent in connection with the recent visit of the British Naval Squadron to Hampton Roads. The story runs :—Rear-Admiral Neville, who commanded the British ships, asked for per- mission to land a large force of bluejackets, so they might see the sights. Admiral Hob Evans refused to allow more than 50 men from each warship to go ashore. This would seem to have upset Admiral Neville, who openly de- clared the American commander's action was due to jealousy, since he would be well aware the British sailors were a finer body of men than the American tars. Admiral Evans, on hearing of this taunt, sent an angry reply to the British Admiral, which so roused his ire that the British squadron sailed for Bermuda two days earlier than the scheduled time for departure.—Central News.

MIFSiNG HEIRS. Immense -state Reverts to the Crown. Washington, Saturday—Mr Arthur Delrov, Jin English barrister, has been in this city for lome time past in connection with a mission to discover the heirs to the Delgolia estate, frho were supposed to be in this country. He states that his qusst has been almost entirely fruitless, the only person who could be to have the slightest claim upon the estate being a woma,n believed to be a niece of the late millionaire, who was found to be an in- mate of a lunatic asylum in Norfolk, Virginia. According to Mr Delroy the estate in question is worth £1.200,000, and it will now revert to "he British Crown.—Central News.

ANOTHER BYE-ELECTION. Resignation of an M.P. The Press Association is officially informed that Captain C. B. Balfour. Conservative M.P. for the Hornsey division of Middlesex, has re- signed his seat. It is stated that Captain Bal- four. who at the last General Election was re- turned by a majority of 1,570, has come to his present decision for reasons of health. Tha Conservative registration agent in- formed the Press Association's representative on Tuesday night that Lord ROHaldshay has definitely decided to accept the invitation to contest the seat in the Conservative interest, and he addressed a meeting of the Council at Finsbury Park on Tuesday night. The Liberal committee will meet to-day to discuss matters

• CATTLE SCATTERING. New Campaign in Ireland. In connection with the Anti-Grazing move- ment in King's County and Tipperary, some further disturbances took place on Wednesday, cattle being driven off three farms which hold crazing ranches on the estate of Mr Valentine E. J. Ryan, at Thomastown. The police were present in large numbers, and the names ot several persons taking part in the proceedings were taken. u Could Not Be Worse." Opening the Quarter Sessions for King's County on Wednesday, Judge Curran said that although officially reported as peaceable King's County could not be in a worse condition of disorder than at present. He accepted the white gloves as emblematical of the official quietude of the district, but had time per- mitted for bringing offenders to justice at this Sessions the calendar might not have been so clean. He emphatically declared that King's County was never in a worse state of disrup- tion.

A SAGACIOUS DOG Figures in Divorce Court. Mrs Edith Alice Kirk in London on Wednes- davobtaind a divorce from Mr Frederick John Kirk because of the latter's cruelty and adultery. The parties are members of the theatrical profession, and, counsel stated, lived happily together until the respondent began to drink and 1 reated the petitioner with cruelty. Mrs Kirk had a collie dog, and wherever bis mistress was in trouble be would fetch a mem- ber of the theatrical company to the house. In this wise an actress witnessed an act of cruelty.

AN OLD STANDARD EDITOR. The death is announced of Mr George Byron Curtis. formerly editor of the" Standard," from pneumonia, in London. He was for many years assistant editor of the" Echo," which he left to take up a. similar position on the Standard." under Mr W. H. Mudfoi-d, whom he: succeeded in the editorial clwir. Hc con- tinued in that position until the journal was Squired by Mr C. Arthur Pearson.

ANOTHER GUN FATALITY. w —— Boys and Loaded Weapon. On Saturday four small boys were playing in a garden at Long Bennington, near Gran- in a garden at Long Bennington, near Gran- tham. when one of them. Samuel Martin, aged 11, son of a Westborough farmer, found a double-barrelled gun in the summerhouse. This he pointed at Alfred T. Brook", aged 8, son of a dairy manager, and pulled the trigger. The gun proved to be loaded, and the charge blew away part of Brooks's head and face, killing him instantly.

BURGLARS BUSY AT SWANSEA. Burglars would seem again to be busy at Swansea. In addition to the attempt we repor- ted on Wednesday- it is now stated that a ra id has been made on the rcsidenco of the late Mr bnrion Goldberg, J.P., in Northampton-place, in the belief that valuables must have been stowed away in the house. At any rate, neigh- bours have reported to the police that men have been seen scaling the ba-ck wall. and in- vestigation showed that both back and front VoorS had been forced.

Cards at Cambridge. CHEATING CHARGE FAILS. At Cambridge Assizes on Wednesday Harold Collinge, aged 23, was charged with cheating at cards in conspiracy with Vernon Cecil Elling- ham Musgrave, who has absconded, and fur whose anest a, warrant has been issued. In the evidence it was stated that after various introductions between defendants and undergraduates at Cambridge. card playing took place at defendants' rooms at the Bull Hotel, and as the undergraduates' losses were heavy when Musgrave and Collinge were part- ners, the suspicion of Mr Tate, one of the losers, was aroused. He paid a. visit to de- fendants' rooms, and as they were out he examined the pack of cards with which they had played poker, banker, and bridge. When he found these cards were marked he communi- cated with the police, and Collinge and Musgrave were arrested. The cards were closely examined by the judge and jury, and various markings were indicated. After Messrs Agnew and Tate, under- graduates, had given evidence, Defendant Collinge gave evidence on his own behalf. He said he was educated at Upping- ham, had been married twelve months, and was now resident at Maidenhead. He made M us grave's acquaintance at a party at Bourne End last summer. He represented himself as a man of means and a member of a firm on the Wool Exchange. It was arranged he should lend Musgrave his motor for this visit to Cambridge, and MusgrareshouldpayCollinge's expenses. With regard to the cards, they belonged to Musgrave, and he (Collinge) denied all knowledge that they had been tampered with. He admitted in cross-examination that he had conducted a bookmaker's business at Maidenhead, that he was six months in arrears with rent, that he received £4,000 in February as reversion on his expectations, and took up a bill for £1,800 for a friend. The remainder had gone. His allowance was £250 a year, and his wife, who is an actress, earned her separate income. Mr Gill (for the defence) contended that Collinge was entirely the dupe of Musgrave, and was unaware that the cards were marked. Mr Justice Phiilimore, in summing up, rather inclined to the same view, and the jury, after nearly anhour's deliberation, returned a verdict of not guilty. Collinge was accordingly ordered to be dis- charged.

OBITUARY, A Swansea Octlgenarian, The death has occurred at Swansea. of Mr Henry Hardwick at the age of 85. Deceased was slationmaster under the old Vale of Neath Railway Company when the Swansea ter- minus was in Wind-street, and when the Great Western Railway Company took over the line be was given the position of passenger guard between Swansea. and London. Mr Owen Williams, Cwmavtn. The death occurred on Monday of Mr Owen Williams, who for ten years was sub-post- master at Cwmavon. Mr Williams, who was born at Burry Port 71 years ago, was for 40 years in the employ of the Governor and Com- pany of Copper Miners in England, and for 25 years held the position of cashier and deputy- manager under that firm. Mr Powell-Powell, Brecon. Mr Hugh Powell-Powell, of Castle Madoc. Brecon, died at Hungerford, Berkshire, on Sunday, at the age of 84. The deceased gentle- man had intended to return to Brecon, but. about the middle of last April was seized with • paralysis. He was one of the oldest of Brecon- shire's public men, having been made a J.P. sixty years ago, whilst nearly forty years ago he was High-Sheriff of the county. He was a son of Mr Hugh Price, D.L., J.P., of Castle Madoc, and he first married in 1845 the youngest daughter of Mr David Thomas. D.L., J.P., oi Wakefield, and upon her death in 1881, the daughter of the late Mr Thomas Frewen, J.P., high-sheriff for Monmouthshire. By the first marriage tL is one son. The name Powell was substituted for that of Price in 1875. Mr Powell-Powell fought two elections in the borough of Brecon. On the first occasion, in 3§68, he was opposed by Mr Howel Gwyn, Duffryn, and on the second, in 1870, by Mr Gwyn Holford. of Bucklands. Upon both occasions Mr Powell-Powell was beaten by small majorities. Well-Known West of England Miller. Mr Thomas William Hibbard, J.P., senior partner of Reynolds and Co., of the City Flour Mills. Gloucester, and a former High Sheriff of that city, passed away at his residence at Gloucester on Monday night. Deceased was one of the best known millers in the West of England, and a director of the Sharpness New Docks and Gloucester and Birmingham Navigation Co. In 1892 he was president of the National Association of British and Irish Millers. A North Wales Colliery Owner. The death occurred on Sunday at Northop, Flintshire, at the age of 64, of Mr John Watkinson, formerly High Sheriff of Flintshire, and managing director of George Watkinson and Sons, Ltd., colliery owners. Mrs Carpenter, Cardigan, The dNltb occurred on Wednesday of Mrs Carpenter. High-street, Cardigan. She \Y3$ the widow of Mr J. Carpenter, and leaves four children. She had been a consistent member of Capel Mair Welsh Congregational Church, and was highly respected. Mr S. D. Jones, Lam peter. The death took place on Tuesday a.t Werndriw Lodgc. Lampeter, of Mr Samuel Davies Jones, after a brief illness, at the age of 36 years. He was the son of the Rev. Canon Griffith Jones, of Marchwiel Rectory, North Wales, and his mother was Charlotte Susannah, daughter of the late Mr Sam Davies. sen., of the Emporium, with whom the deceased had been brought up. He carried on business with his uncle, the late Mr Samuel Davies, at the same place, and also alone after the death of the latter. He was married to Mary Emily, the eldest daughter of the late Mr John Williams, Henfaos House. who with two little children survive him and to whom the sympathy of all is extended. He was a member and an alderman of the Town Council fur many years, and took great interest in public matters. Tragic Death of a Newport Accountant. Mr Crawford W. Slade, of Glanmor, Fields Park, Newport, expired suddenly while at breakfast, on Wednesday morning. He had been suffering from heart affection for some time. He was in his 63rd year. His widow, a son and a daughter survive. Mr Slade was an accountant with an influential practice in Newport. Cardiff, and London. He was audi- tor to the Newport Harbour Board, and also to the Newport and Monmouthshire Hospital. For a number of years he was one of the borough auditors.

WOULD HAVE HER RIGHTS. Excitable Woman Ejected. After the ordinary business had been con- cluded at the London Guildhall on Wednesday a tall and well-dressed woman of ladylike ap- pearance took possession of the witness-box, and assuming a determined tone, demanded the committal of her husband to prison as he had failed to comply with an order of that Court to pay her a sum of £6 10s due to her under an order of maintenance issued at another Court. The applicant, Marjoric Kathleen Kingdom, a lady's maid, was married to Robert William Kingdom in India seven years ago. In 1903 the Thames magistrate granted the wife an order of separation under which her husband was to allow her 5s per week. Mr Richards (assistant clerk): The lady's husband came here yesterday, and alleged that she had broken into his house, committed an assault upon him, and stolen £6 which he bad put up to meet this order. He stated that he had taken a summons out against her. Mrs Kingdom That's absolutely false.I went, th with some friends, but could not get into the house. Sir John Knill I can do nothing while that case is pending. You must wait till that sum- mons has been heard. Applicant (excitedly) That has nothing whatever to do with this case, your Worship. I'm an Irishwoman, and I appeal to you as an English gentleman to give me my rights. On being requested to leave the box the ap- plicant became more excited still, and shouted in hysterical tones that she would not go till she had her rights. An officer of the Court re- moved her as gently as possible, and was com- pelled to eject her from the building.

ROBBED HIS LANDLORD. At Abergavenny on Wednesday, W. White, labourer, was charged with stealing £.117s, the money of Arthur Lewis, a. coal haulier, with whom he lodged, prosecutor said he kept the money locked up in a chest of drawers. A week ago prisoner left the house suddenly, and on the Friday following. Lewis missed the money, and found that the lock in the drawer had been wrenched off. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and had nothing to say iu answer to the charge. Nine previous convictions were proved against him in various parts of the country, chiefly of larceny, and he was sent to goal for three montlis with hard labour, without an option.

THE "ECHO" AIDS POLICE. Through the instrumentality of the South Wales Echo" the Swansea police have been able to trace the ownership of a bicycle, be- lieved to have been stolen. One day this week a man was taken before the Swansea magis- trates for having n. cycle in his possession be- lieved to have been stolen. He was remanded to enable inquiries to be made. The fact ap- peared in the "Echo." and thus the Abcr- gavenny police were able to trace to Swansea a machine alleged to have been stolen from that town. They communicated with the I Swansea police, and Detective Maggs last night rearrested the man. who had been liberated on bail. He will be Bent to Aber- gavenny to-day.

The Welsh Commission. t INCONSISTENT PROCEDURE. Glamorgan Baptists' Protest. At the Glamorgan Baptist Council, held at CaersaJcm Nowydd, near Swansea, on Tuesday, the Hev. W. Morris, D.D., Treorky, president of the Council, being in the chair, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted (1) That this conference most strongly protests against the unfairness of the Welsh Church Commissioners towards the Nonconformists of Wales in calling 26 witnesses from the Church of England, and only four from the Baptists, seven from the Calvinistic Methodists, and ten from the Congregationalists, though these denominations have all a greater number of members than the Church of England (2) Tha,t this conference places on record its dis- appointment at the unsatisfactory and incon- sistent procedure of the Welsh Church Com- mission, especially in connection with the different treatment of witnesses, the cross- examination of State Church witnesses as to practices which the Courts have declared illegal having been debarred by the Commis- sion, whilst Nonconformist witnesses have been examined closely as to the adherence to the doctrines and discipline of their respective churches, although these matters have not been before the Courts, and are outside the terms of reference." Carmarthenshire Congregationalists. At the annual meeting of Carmarthenshire Congregationalists on Wednesday, Dr. Thomas John. Llanelly referred to some of the diffi- culties set before Nonconformist witnesses before the Welsh Church Commission, and the invaluable services rendered by Principal Fairbaira, Professor Henry Jones, and Mr S. T. Evans,R.C.,11.P. and it was agreed, on the pro- position of Dr. Johns, that the conference ten- der the thanks of the Carmarthenshire Congre- gationalists for the noble stand they made for a fair hearing of the Nonconformist case. Pro- fessor D. E. Jones, Carmarthen, in seconding, said tht the Nonconformist fathers would not have tolerated for a single day the lines of investigation followed by the Commission. The professor repudiated the right of the Com- mission to tresspass on the domain of con- science in any shape or form. After other speeches had been delivered in sup- port. the following resolution was carried :— That this conference of the Carmarthenshire Congreational Association assembled at Bwl, near Carmarthen, desires to express its unqualified approval of the firm stand taken by the three ex-Welsh Church Commissioners—Dr- Fairbairn, Dr. Henrv Jones, and Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., K.C.. for a fair and just hearing of the Nonconformist case, and also of their resignation as a protest a,ga,iDEt thp persistent misconstruction of the terms of reference, and at the same time ten- ders its sincere thanks to them for their in- valuable services to the cause of Nonconfor- mity in the Principality of Wales."

SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE. Aberdare Night Men's Bonus Turn. A mass meeting of the night men in the Abel" dare district was held onWednesdayatthe Mar. ket Hall, Aberdare. Mr John Morgan, the dis. trict chairman, presided. The meeting was addressed by Messrs C- B. Stanton, miners' agent, Aberdare, and Vernon Hartshorn, Monmouthshire. The proceedings were pri- vate, but we understand that the fol- lowing resolution was passed :—" That this meeting, representing night men of all grades in the Aberdare district, are of opinion that the time has now arrived when the bonus terms should be paid to all night men on the basis of 11-5 turn for each night worked." It may be explained here that at present the bonus turn of one night a week is paid to each man who works five turns, but if a man only works four nights he is paid four turns only, and the object of the resolution is to establish uniformity in this respect. It was also resolved to urge upon night workers in all other districts, as well as on the representatives of the men on the Conciliation Board to press this question upon the em- ployers and it was further recommended that every lodge should send a communication to the general secretary, Mr Tom Richards, upon the subject- It is understood that this is one of a series of meetings of the men to be held throughout the whole of the coalfield. The earnestness of the men was clearly demonstrated by the large attendance a.t the meeting. Non-Unionist Question at Ciyne Valley. The colliers employed at the Clyne Valley Colliery, near Swansea, took Wednesday off in order to discuss certain grievances. To obtain this day it appears that they had given 28 days' notice to the management. This notice expired on Tuesday, and the men resume work to-day. The principal matter under con- sideration was that of i non-Unionists, and the men passed a unanimous vot. that unless the non-Unionists join the TInion by the end of the week the colliery will be left over to them or to the Union men. It was decided to resume work on daily contracts to enable the suspension of operations if no success attend the attempt to get the non-UnionisLs into line.

ABEFUYSSWG SINKING OPERATIONS. The new sinking at Abertvsswg has been completed, The lower four-feet scam was reached about three weeks ago. and proved to be about nine feet in thickness. The sinking operations WNO under the direct supervision of Mr W. B. Lloyd, the contractor, and took about 15 months, the depth being about 370 yards. The No. 1 McLaren Colliery has also been sunk to the same vein. Both contract:? have been completed without any accident of any kind, due chiefly to the great personal care and attention of the contractor. Mr Lloyd. New screening plant is being erected to con- tend with the increased output. No housing accommodation is being provided to meet the increased number of workmen which will be employed, so that there is a chance for private enterprise, or even for the Rhymney District Council to put the Housing Acts into force. The ground is in the hands of the Tredegar Iron Compan), who have leased it from Lord Tredegar. Plans have already been passed for a shop and 13 houses to be built by a building firm from Tredegar.

LOCAL ELECTION DISPUTES. The Bowlais Recount. The recount of the Dowlais County Council election papers took place at the Law Courts, London, on Wednesday. It will be remembered tha on the petition of Dowlais against the de. claration, tinder which the rector of Dowlais (Rev. L. M. Williams) was returned as elected, Mr Justice Ridley ordered that a recount and scrutiny of the voting papers should be made. Mr Hodgson conducted the proceedings, in which the petitioner was represented by Messrs D. W. Jones and Co.. of Merthyr and the respondent by Messrs Lewis and Jones, of Mer- thyr- The proceedings lasted several hours, and although the figures were not announced, as they have to be reported to the Judge, we understand that the result of the election as declared after the poll remains unchanged, and the rector retains his seat. Psntardawa Petition. On Wednesday afternoon, at the Royal Courts of Justice, an application was made to theh Election Judge for an order to pay out of court moneys paid into court in respect of the recount of votes in connection with thePontar- dawe Rural District Council election. The proceedings were private, and it is understood the necessary order was made.

EXPLOSIGNON BARRYSTEAMER An Alarming Report. In the hours of Thursday an alarm- ing report startled all in the vicinity of the No. 1 Dock, at Barry. The explosion was followed by the appearance of a dense volume of smoke and coal dust belching from the funnel of the s.s. Castlegsrth. 1672 tons net register, and commanded by Cnptain H- Lard. The steamer wns lying moored in the centre of the dock and officers and men on other ships hurried pell- mell out of their bunks on to the deck to ascer- tain the catu-e of the explosion. It, was subsequently discovered that a donkeyma,n on board the Castlegarth, unable to get the coal to burn quickly enough under a donkey boiler, sought to hasten matters by throwing a quantity of paraffin on the fire with the result that it caused an explosion. Strange to say no one was injured, and very little damage done.

SCREAMING IN THE DOCK. Madge Rivers was charged at Penarth onWed nesday (before Dr. Howell Rees and Mr J. J. Neale) with being drunk and disorderly at Cogan at 1.30 that morning. P.C. Jones said that he was railed to the woman, who was usiug very bad language, near the Cogan Rail- way Station. He there met the second mate of the ss. City of Belfast, who said that whilst on the deck of his boat he heard screams, and looking over the boat saw the woman struggling in the water. He therefore dived in after her. and was able to keep her ndloat until further help arrived. Prisoner was lined 10s, or seven dsys' hard labour.

BURNING FATALITIES. Whitchurch Child's Death. On Wednesday the three-year-old son of Mr Povey, coal merchant, Beaulah. Whitchurch. died as the result of severe burns sustained on Tuesday morning through setting fire to his clothing, it is believed, while trying to reach something from the mantelpiece.

BISHOP ATTACKED IN STREET. Lublin (Russia), Thursday. — Tnight a young man belonging to the /•lamvits sect fired two shots at the Catholic Bishop J.izad- zew#ki, who was walking in strict. Both shots having missed their arm, the youth drew a knife and rushed upon the bbop. wounding him in the hand. A chaplain who was with the bishop finally overpowered the man—Reutcr.

£ 1,000 Piggeries, CARDIFF ASYLUM. Better Housed Than Some Rate- Payers." A special meeting of the Cardiff Mental HospitalVisiting Committee was lieldonThurs- day to consider tenders forthefurwshing of the Asylum. The Local Government Board wrote stating that they could not sanction the loan of £25,000 for furnishing until they had full de- tails of the tenders accepted by the Council. The sub-committee recommended that beset aside for the farm buildings, .El.OOO for the piggeries, £ l,COO for stabling, and £2,000 for the sheds for 30 cows, motor house, etc. Councillor Yorath: What £1,000 for piggeries ? Councillor Robinson It seems ridiculous. How many pigs do you intend to keep ? The Chairman (Councillor Veall): Eighty. It is about J312 per pig. Continuing, the Chair- man said that the sum included the cost of slaughter houses, etc. Dr. Smith It is as expensive to keep pigs as it is to keep a school of children. Dr. Goodall (medical superintendent) pointed out that the chief point was that the authority should be in a position to thoroughly disinfect the piggeries in case of swine fever breaking out. If once this fever got a hold it was impos- sible to stop. and th 3 initial outlay was with a view to keeping the whole place absolutely sanitary. Dr. Smith How many farmers would spend £1,000 on piggeries ? The Chairman The piggeries are the least accommodation that the Lunacy Commis- sioners will sanction. At other asylums the piggeries were on a much more elaborate scale. Councillor Robinson These pigs will have a great deal better place than a good many rate- payers. The Chairman I wish you wouldn't talk like that, doctor. Councillor Robinson I cannot help it. The Chairman it is because you do not understand the construction. The old building is being used as far as possible. Councillor Robinson It is £ 80 for each place. Honestly, I do not know where the money is going. I would like to know whether Alder- man Jones and Councillor Veall are perfectly satisfied with the scheme. Alderman Jones; I think it is necessary to spend the money. It is notsimply the pens. Councillor Robinson Row can you get swine fever if you breed your pigs ? Dr. Goodali I have seen it at Carmarthen and once you have seen swine fever you would not hesitate to put up proper means of preven- tion. The Chairman said he wished to explain the very erroneous criticism that had been passed upon the committee in connection with the expenditure. The matter arose l>e cause it was necessary that some idea should be given as to the equipment of the farm buildings. The committee were told that .at TaJgarth £5000 had been spent, and taking this sum, with the addition of £1,600 for farm labourers' buildings. &c.. would make £ 6,600,which with architect's commission and sundries, made a total of This was a truly erroneoiis basis upon which to state that the committee were going to spend £7,500 on farm buildings. III his opinion the present scheme was the very cheapest possible, and the cheapest that would be likely to gain the approval of the Commis- sioners. It rested with the Council to decide whether there should or should not be farm buildings. Councillor Robinson observed that he was afraid that the matter would not pass the Council. Councillor Smith: Cannot you do some- thing different ? The Chairman: Not unless you reduce the number of pigs. On the proposition of Councillor Smith, the report was adopted, the doctor remarking, I am sorry. It seems to be such an expensive matter. It was further resolved to ask the Council to allow the committee to accept tenders provi- sionally until the loan was actually made by the Local Government Board.

MATCH-MAKING GUARDIANS, A Swansea Romance. The Visiting Committee of the Swansea Workhouse on Wednesday night acted in the capacity of match makers. Amongst the applications before them was one from a man who asked that his wife be allowed out for a day to look for a house. He said that they had been married 14 years. The Chairman Now, let us have the truth. When and where were you married ? Applicant: Well. we are not married, sir. A Guardian Why don't you marry ? The Applicant Because we are always in poverty. Mrs Williams (one of the lady guardians) suggested that the guardians might make a collection, whereupon the applicant said I will marry her if you will give me the money. Rev. E. O. Davies And I am willing to marry them. The woman was then called in. She said the man had been good to her, and asked if she were willing to marry him, replied earnestly, Yes, sir, with all my heart—would only be too glad. It is poverty that have kept us from getting married." The Chairman then suggested that Mrs Wil- liams should act as collector, and it was ngrecd by the members present that the money for the wedding should be contributed between them, the Chairman jocularly suggesting that on the day of the wedding every guardian shr .d be present. The question arose as to the provision of the ring, and on the applicant saying that he had not the money, In was told that the money for the marriage had been provided by the guardians, and that any kind of ring woold do. The parties retired from the room apparently well satisfied.

STIP ENDIARYAST ON IS H ED. Embrocation and Lameness. At Cardiff Police Court yesterday before Mr T. W. Lewis (Stipendiary). John Griffiths, a young fellow residin in Cathavs-terraee, was summoned at the instance of Inspector John Barrack for working a, horse in an unfit con- dition. Mr A. F. Hill, solicitor, defended. In the course of his evidence. Inspector Barrack said that on the 15th May he saw defendantdriving a roan pony through Cathays Park. The pony was lame, and on examination he found that it suffered from bone spavin, indurated tendon, and 11 swelling. The defend- ant alleged that the pony bad become suddenly lame that morning. He had rubbed the leg with embrocation, and believed that to be the cause of it. Mr Hobbs, veterinary surgeon, Canton, said that he had examined the horse some days subsequently, but could not state what its con- dition was on the day spoken of by the inspec- tor. Asked by the Stipendiary whether the lame- ness had been caused by the application of embrocation, or was due to indurated tendon, or to the bony deposit on the fetlock joint, the witness said that he had known many cases where horses had gone lame after one applica- tion of embrocation. The Stipendiary expressed surprise at this, and said that he knew something about horses, but be had never known a horse becoming lame after one application of embrocation. He added that he would adjourn the case, and go himself to examine the horse. When the Court resumed the Stipendiary said that he had seen the pony. and was opinion that the inspector had und^r-esti- mated rather than over-estimated its condition. He had further to say that lie was amazed that a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons should have made such statements as Mr Hobbs had made. It was inconceivable that anyone in such a position should try to mis- lead the Court. The case would be adjourned until to-morrow, and if in the meantime the pony was destroyed that would be taken into consideration.

n UN OVER BY DRAY. Swanse. Woman'sShocking Death. At Stran^. on Thursday an inquest was held on the body of MrsSusanah Davies.wife of David Llewelyn Davies, of 201. Carmarthen- road, who sustained fatal injuries last night through being run over by a wine merchant's van. It appears that the deceased had been to Cockett, to the grave of one of her children, and on her way back, while walking down Middle-road, from Fforestfach, was observed in the centre of the road. The dray was coming behind her at a moderate pace. The decease t moved further into the middle of the road to avoid a heap oJ: stones. The driver called out to her. whereupon she went right in front of the horses, which knocked her down, and the two wheels went over her chest. I The evidence showed that the deceased was very deaf. that the horses we under proper control and not going too fast. All she ex- claimed after the accident was Oh Mother I and then she died. Dr. Gh<;brook Davi s:Úd the injuries were several broken rilw and internal hemorrhage. The cause of death was shack. I A verdict of Accidental death was returned. -=-_

CARDS AND FITCH AND TOSS. The Abertillerv police have of late been keeping a sharp look-out for Sunday gamblers. and .as the result of their vigilance 17 men and youths appeared at. the police court on Wednes- day. four of them being charged with playing pitch and toss on Sundays, and the othei-s with gaming with cards. As the result of their gambling proclivities 16 of the defendants bad to pay £1 each, whili; the other defendant, who I had been previously convicted for a similar offence, had to pay JE1 and <-os*tc.

The Postmaster-General, with the concur- rence of t,he C'tv Council, has authorised the closing of the Cardiff town sub-post offices at 1.0 p.m. on on the 29th instant. The Arrangement will net affect the branch post office? r .:d, Bute Docks. Bute- street, the litchoDf Rofith (City "«oad;, and Canton, 0" the s ib-offioj at Queen-street, i there wJl be nochcoge.

FREE METHODISTS AT BRISTOL On the Eve of a Great Change. The annual conference of Bristol District Free Methodists at Redland-grovc Chapel, Bristol, on Tuesday, had a special interest. as it was the last of its order. Under the scheme merging the Bible Christians and Methodist ISew Connexion with thp Free Methodists, a new and larger district wiiJ come into existence. The matter was referred to in the address of the president. The Bristol dis- trict now includes and will still embrace Swan- sea. Cardiff. Xesvport. and Barry Dock circuits, and representatives from these areas joined in yesterday's conference. The President said the next meeting would be much larger, em- bracing 34 circuits, reaching from Swansea in the West to Bath and Radstock in the East, Cheltenham in the North, and Taunton in the South. It would represent 10.000 members. trusted that the new relationship would be entered into in a sympathetic and loyal spirit then the union would not be merely formal, but a fact. In the afternoon the conference received statistical reports. The member- ship showed a net decrease of 155. Mr W. G. Howell (Cardiff), in presenting financial statement, drew attention to the fact that the amount raised by the district for the Chapel Relief Fund was only £156", 6d, and that fo the Theological Institution Fund 5d. These amounts, he argued, were inade- quate for such it district. The net total raised was £201 less than last year, but JE150 of the drop was due to payments under legacies ceasing. Discussion took place OD the failure of some circuits to pay the amounts due to the Minis- ters' Superannuation Funds. Alderman Modey (Newport) argued that the circuits were under a contract to pay these sums, and other speakers agreed, but said that view was not held by all. No resolution was passed on the subject, but the President said under the amalgamation scheme the New Connexion had met their obligation the Bible Christians were taking steps toO meet tll"irs. and the Free Methodists would be the most defaulting of the three. It was incumbent on them to take the matter up. The Rev. W. Vivian, F.R.G.S. (Newport), missionary secretary, expressed disappoint- ment, in presenting tue account of the Mission Fund. The net income raised was £ 1,105- Mr H. B. Medway (Salisbury) thought that the decrease in contributions to the missionary boxes from the young was due in Some measure to the opening of sweet shop" OTl Sunday. A resolution was adopted deploring the reduced missionary income and appealing to members to support the work more liberally. At an evening meeting the Rev. W. Vivian, of Newport, and Mr W. G. Howell, of Cardiff, Wrre among the speakers. The conference of the Methodist Free Church delegates was continued on Wednesday at Bris- toL Reports from the circuits were of an encour- aging character. From the church at Barry Dock it was reported that the services had been well attended, and that many corversions had been recorded. The report from Cardiff stated that there had been a decrease in membership of 16, bnt this was accounted for by the fact that there had not been a revision of registers for somc yers, and the reccnt revision had resulted in the removal of 40 names. Those represented a wastage of R number nf years. The general tone of the spiritual life was good, afjf1 the prospects wcr" never brighter. It was reported that the Newport district, whilst holding its own. was not experiencing the on- ward movement of the previous year. No ground was being lost. but there was a rea ction from the ardent period of the Welsh Revival. The churches were healthy, but the vigorous aggressive temper was not apparent. The atmosphere in Newport appeared to demand constant variation of methods. A resolution regretting the net decrease of members was adopted. In the course of discussion it was pointed out; tbat one of the chid C:U6eS of the decrease was; reaction after the recent revival, and it was urged that the churches were far too easy in their methods of admitting young people to membership.

WEDDINGS. Richards- Thomas. A fashionable wedding took place at Cadox. ton Parish Church on Wednesday, the con- tracting parties being Miss Enid Thomas, fourth daughter of Mrs Thomas, The Hebbles. Cados- ton, late of the Cogg, Sully, and Mr T. E. Richards, architect, ihird son 01 Mr Al an Richards, contractor, of Pentre-Elhondda. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. W. Welch, Caerphilly, assisted by Rev. J. O. Roberts. of Cadexton. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr William Thomas. J.P., The Bayes, Sully, was attired in white ninon-de- soie, the bodice being draped with chiffon and Brussels lace. Her Brussels net veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she wore a gold watch bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Marjorie Thomas, sister of the bride, and Miss Ethel Richards, were spotted muslin dresses with belts of pink-drawn silk. and hats to match. Mr R. H. Richards, brother of the bridegroom. acted as best man. Aftr the wedding cere- mony a reception was held at The Hebbles. The bride's travelling dress was of champagne cloth and a leaf green mushroom hat. The honeymoon is being spent in Devonshire. The presents were numerous and valuable. Jones-G wyn ne. The marriage took place on Wednesday morning at Providence Chapel, Cwmdu, of Mr D. Jones, Cwmryn. and Miss Sarah Gwynne, Marchoghvyn, the officiating minister being the Rev. J. M. Pugh. The bride was given away bv her father. Mr W. (rwyrsne, whilst Mr Evan Jones, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man.

NO SCHOOL FOR TWO YEARS. At Abercarn on Thursday Llewellyn Biewet (12) and Eli Jones (11), of Bed-was, were charged on remand with breaking and entering a lock- up shop and stealing 2s 3d in coppers, nine packets of cigarettes, and nine bananas, of the total value of 3s 9d, the property of Mary Jane Lloyd, Church-street. Bed was. on May 25th. The prosecutrix said she had locked up the shop on the Saturday evening and went to Newport, and on her return found the bars across the scullery window broken and entrance effected. P.C. Evans said he made inquiries and ascer- tained that Blewet had hired a bicycle from a local dealer. Witness traced the boys to Caor philly and arrested them. Replying to the Bench, Blewet's father said his son had not been to school for the past two years, and. asked for a reason, he said that they would not have him at Bedwas School. There was a school attendance officer at Bedwas. out he had not been summoned. Jones's father said that his boy had not been to school for two years, but simply ran about the streets. Mr E. Jones (one of the magistrates) said that the boys should be made to go to school, and the attendance officer should do his duty. The boys were cau- tioned and dismissed, a magistrate (Mr D. F. Pritcha-d) advising their fathers to give them a good thrashing.

NEWPORT LETTER-BOX FIRE. Valuable Correspondence Burnt. Between four and five o'clock on Wednes- day afternoon the letter-box of the branch Post •Office at 53. Commercial-street, Newport, was discovered to be on fire. The premises are in 1 he occupation of Mr G. Boil, and the letter-box is fixed in the wall near the front door. It ap- pears that a number of people who were pass- ing along the pavement noticed a large volume or smoke issuing from the box. They drew the attention of the occupiers of the premises to the matter, but the box was locked, and they had to send to the General Post Office in Cambrian-road for the keys. With these Superintendent Fowls at once hurried to the place. In the meantime, efforts were made to subdue the fire by preventing the access of air to the box. When Superin- tendent Fowls opened the box he found several letters, postcards, etc., partially burnt and still smouldering. The cause of the fire was disclosed in a half humt match amongst the letters. This a.nd the damaged letters and postcards were removed to the Central Office. The police are now making efforts to trace the person who placed the lighted match in the. box. The extent of the damage is not known, but it is reported that there were valuable communications in the box.

KNOCKED THROUGH A WINDOW When Albert Bradford, collier, Greenhill, Newbridge, went to the Mason's Arms on the night of May 22nd to fetch supper beer he was followed by another Newbridge collier named Arthur Coies. and the sequel was heard at Abercarn to-day, when Coles pleaded guilty to assaulting Bradford- Mr Matthews (from the office of Mr T. S. Edwards) prosecuted. The I evidence was to the effect that Bradford went to the jug and bottle department nt the Mason's Arms, Newbridgr. Coies followed him. and struck him in the face with such force that his head was knocked clean through the window. lie a.Iso beat Bradford about the body. Brad- ford rushed out of the house, with Coles after him. the latter threatening to kill the former Bradford left the supper brer behind, and hûJ. to s rid a boy for it. For his pugiiistie proeli- vlttes Coles was fined £3, and the Bench ordered £2 to be banded to Bradford.

PNEUMONIA NOT INJURIES. Swansea Tramcar Fatality. At Swansea on Thursday Mr Leeder. coi-oncr, held au inquiry into the circumstance.* attending the death of HaroldLindon,a child, whodied at the Hospital at Swansea, having been knocked down by a tramcar on Whit-Monday. Dr. Charles Anderson said he saw the child a few minutes alter the accident. He had a slight contusion on the scalp, and a severe contusion I on the left leg. and at the same time suffered from bronchitis and whooping cough. ] n his opinion the injuries were not sufficient to cause death. Subsequently the child developed bronchitis and pneumonia, and died from that. ¡ The accident might have weakened the vitality 1 of the child, but it did not cause deaAh. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence ma setsracd.

I A MYSTERIOUS LETTER. Sequel to Ramsgate Tragedy. A Coroner's jury at Ramsgate on Wednesday was unable to clear up the mystery ofthe deat'; of the wife of a Southsca lighterman whose body was found floating in the sea early on Wednesday morning. There arc some very remarkable circum- stances connected with the case. When the body was fow1d there was notbing to show its identity, but just before the inquest began a youth named Robert Elwood. of Lancastei street, S-E., rushed to the police station saying his stepfather had received an extraordinary letter from his wife (the lad's mother), who had gone to Margate from London on Tuesday. He was shown the body, and identified it as his mother, Mrs Foster. They had waited in vain for her at the pier at London Bridge, be said, on Tuesday night, and when the letter arrive:! the youth had started for Margate to make inquiries. At the inquest a girl named Lilian Goodw; said she was walking on the promenade near the sands, when a woman, whom she believed to be Mrs Foster, asked her to write something from dictatien. Miss Goodwin wrote in pencii as follows :— My darling Husband,—You are too good for me. Pray take care of Alice and be good to her. When the letter reached the husband it also contained the words, written in another hand Give her my watch and brooch on her birth- day." The Coroner pointed out that several points needed elucidation, and said it was regrettable tha.t the extraordinary letter had not been pro- duced. He added that the woman's handbag, which was said to have contained money, tu-s missing, and that the evidence did not point with absolute clearness to suicide. An open verdict was returned.

OLD TOWN HALL Hints for Cardiff Corporation. What to do with the Town Hall, the well- known landmark in Gray's Inn-road, was the subject of considerable discussion at Wednesday night's meeting of the HolbornRorough Council. Since its erection over 25 years ago the place has been of little municipal use, and. as was pointed out yesterday, h3f. for its mainten- ance cost the burgesses something like an annual half-penny rate. On the othar hand, it", spacious rooms have become popular for various social uses, such as dances, wedding receptions, etc. The report of the Establish- ment Committee to the general body of the Council was than an oiler of £2.0:û (immediate payment) or £30,0\).) (deferred payment) should not. be accepted as the purchase price of the ) building. In the course of the discussion fol- lowing the bringing in of the report to the Council, which was presided over by Mr W. T. Rawlins (the Mayor), it was urged that the hall had cost the ratepayers about £ 55,COO. and that it would be a wicked waste to sacrifice it for either of the sums mentioned. Other conn, cillors, hOVN. thought that the huilding was a white elephant," which should be got rid of as soon as possihle. and that. the figures sug- gested represented J1 fai offer for the premise's. In the result the recommendation of the com- mittee was carried by a large majority.

OUR OLDEST ACTOR. Huntley Wright's Father. Although in his eightieth year. Mr Fred Wright. sen., is not too old in health or spirits once more to make his bow to a London audience, which he will do next Monday even- ing, when Mr Martin Harvey begins his season at the Adelphi. Mr Wright has for some years enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest English actor in active work, his recollections extending back to the days when he played with G. V. Brooke, Charles Mathews. Mine. Vestris, etc. He made his professional debut at Hanley in 1854, his part being small one in Romeo and Juliet." In Shakespeare he was still figuring as lately as two years ago, when he played Polonias to Mr Martin Harvey's Hamlet, a creation that met wth genera! ap- probation. Mr Wright has also known the cares of management, his last effort in this direction being i;t the East London Theatre, Mile End. One of his most notable parts is D". Manette in The Only Way," which he still plays on tour, and which he will reassuine on the revival of that play during Mr Harvey's present season. Mr Wright has several chil- dren on the stage, among them being Mr Fred Wright, jun., so long associated With the Gaiety Theatre Mr Huntley Wright, who nightly amuses the audiences at Daly's; and Miss Haidee Wright, who took part in the late Mr Wilson Barrett's production of The Sign of the Cross.

CHURCHYARD TRAGEDY. Major and His Lost Love. Major Clifton Frederick S. Alban. a retired major in the Indian army. was charged with I attempted suicide at the Essex Quarter Sessions on Wednesday. The prisoner, tbp Court was informed, had had a distinguished army career, and was in receipt of a pension. He had lived at Gold- hanger, near Maldon. and returned there re- cently after a year's absence. At midnight he entered the churchyard, and, standing at the foot of a grave containing the remains of a lady to whom he had been attached, tried to blow his brains out. Later made his way to tbe yilJagc inn. bJpeding from a wound in the forehead, and a bullet was extracted from his head. To the police he said. I'm sick of life." Prisoner has only one arm, having lost the other while tiger-hunting in India. He had had a great deal of trouble, it was explained, and was separated from bis wife. who could not live with1::im again without forfaiting a pension. Considering all the circumstances the Court treated prisoner a first offender, and released him on his promising not to repeat the offence.

SHOP DOOR TEMPTATIONS. Mr F. H. Jotham andMr C. F. Sanders bad six children before them at Cardiff Court on Thurs- day, four girls and two lads, the oldest of whom was only 14, whilst the youngest was 12. The four girls were charged with stealing boots and shoes from outs;de Mr Fry's boot shop in Bridge-street on May 29th. and three were dis- I charged. the one who actually stole the boots being bound over. Commenting on the practice of exhibiting boots lor sale outside the shop. the Bench said that the temptation to theft was very great. Adressing the prosecutor, Mr Jotham said You have seen in the court this morning what arises from doing this. Mr Fry Well, they all do the same. Mr Jotham You would do just as much business if you kept your goods inside. The two boys were charged with stealing lis from a shop till in Augusta-street on May 21st, and after a sound lecture were bound over for six months.

A FAMILY OF SOLDIERS. The interment took place at Canterbury on Wednesday .with full military honours, of a not- able military veteran in the person of Colour- Sergeant David La.ing. late of the 9ord Suther- land Highlanders. "He served through the Crimean and Indian Mutiny campaigns, and won the Disfinguishel Service medal on the heights of Aim a by successfully taking com- mand of his company when the offic.rshad been shot down. Four of th ;■ five sons of the '•nlonr- sergeant have served in the Army and the fifth, although prevented from joining the regular forces by reason of defective sight, ha been a member of the Volunteers. Altogether there are 10 medals in the family. On leaving the Highlanders, after 22 years "service. Laing served for eight years on the staff of thr East Kent Militia at Canterbury. On the day before his death the veteran received an intimation from the War Office that his pension was to b; increased by Is a day.

DEFRAUDING THE T. V. R. Evan Thomas, 19. Pen s-streef Treharris, was summoned on Thursday at Merlhyr for travelling on the Taff Yalo Raiiwav between Abercynon and Quaker's Yard, on'April 8th without having paid his fare and with intent to avoid payment, and also with gi ring a false name and address. Mr Samuel Brown (Messrs Ingledew and Sons, Cardiff) appeared on behalf of the company. Evidence was given by a fore- man named Jukes that the defendant on leav- ing the station at Quaker's Yard said he had lost his ticket, and on being asked for his name and address he gave one that proved to be false. Defendant, who said he was sorrv and that he was drunk at the time or he would not have done it, was fined 20s and costs or 11 days on each summons.

BRUTAL HUSBAND SENT TO PRISON. At Swansea onThursdny a ca=e of child neglect was heard which the magistrates described as one of the worst that had come under their notice. The defendant wan l<Yancis Drivies. of Caxton-ti L-race. described as a labourer, sum- moned for neglecting his five children on various dates. Mr Leeder.)or theX.S.P CSC <?aid defendant was a dock labourer, who could from 30s to 40s a week. The man, however, Was of idle, lazy habits, spending most of his time drink- ing, with the result that the wife and children were in a pitiful condition through want of food and clothing. Defendant also had a violent temper. He had spent a. month in prison for attempting to cut his wife's throat, and the woman was bodily afraid of him. She had been turned out oi the house, and had had to sleep out as many as six nights in one week. She was also ill from want of food. Only last Sunday after the service of the summons defendant left her ivithout food. and both she and her children had been starv- ing owing to his negiect. When sober he was quiet enough, and Mr Leeder suggested that a period in prison removed from the temptation of drink rmald do him good. W arrant Officer Da,vi?s said defendant had been convicted eight times, four for drunken- I ness. When be served the summons he found that defendant's wife kept her room right and comfortable. 1 The magistrates decided to send defendant to prison for three months with hard labour.

WESLEYANISM AT PENARTH. Opening of New Church & Schools. About two years ago Arcot-street Wesleyan Church building at Penarth, situate in an elevated position overlooking the docks, was destroyed by fire. The church was the parent church of the district, and originated with a small body. who assembled regularly at a time when Penarth and Cogan were villages, and the dock" were in course of construction. On Wednesday a magnificent pile of buildings, erected by the Church at a cost of about £13.000, was opened by Mrs John Cory, Sea, View. Penarth. The buildings are centrally situated in Albert-road, and form a fine addi- tion to the architectural adornment of the town. The buildings are in the Gothic style, and of native stone, with Bath stone dress- ings. Tlie, interior has been admirably de- s;gnea. Nearly all the internal wood work is of ;I.k. It is well ventilated on the Longfield hot-air system. and is lighted by electricity. The accommodation is for 800. and in the schools there are large adult and infant assembly halls, the former to accommodate 400 and the latter 180. with 14 small classrooms branching off. Towards the cost of £13.000. which sum in- cludes £2.000 for a site. there had been secured £10,200 up to the opening services, and it was anticipated that an additional £1.030 would be raised on that day. The contributions have ranged from £500 to £1. while there are also numerous gifts towards the furnishing. The Rev. D. Knapp. superintendent minister of the circuit, conducted the opening proceed- ings outside the new building. He said that after being in the wilderness for over two years without a home they would re-assemble in the new building stronger numerically than at the time of the fire, and far more powerful in in- fluence. Mr Humphrey WaHL". the treasurer of the church, presentpd Mr John Cory with a gold key. suitably inscribed, with which that lady performed the opening ceremony. Mr Wallis observed that it was the gift of Mr H. Budgen, F.R.I B.A.. the architect, a gentleman who deserved their heartiest congratulations upon the splendid design and execution of the build- ings. Airs John Ccry. be said, belonged to a. family which had ever been loyal to the church at Arcot-street. and Mrs Cory's father had been one of the pillars of the place, and by his gencrou. gift and no iess generous service had endeared himself to the people, while there had been no ODe more hearty in thp resolve to erect the new building than Mr John Cory himself. (Cheers.) The builder. Mr D. G. Price. Penarth.had also executed the building to their entire satisfaction. Mrs John Cory, who was accompanied by Mr John Cory, Miss Cory, Mr and Mrs Ralph Morel, and Mr and Mrs Budgen. then opened the door for the large number of people assembled to enter for the first service. Among those present were Mrs T. E. Morel, Mr and Sirs T. Humphrey Wallis, Mr Henry Frazer and Mrs Frazer. Mr J. Fraser. Mr and Mrs Alired Eraser (London), Mr G. F. Holmes, secretary of the church Mr John Walker and Mrs Walker. Mr and Mrs George Hallett. Councillor and Mrs Walter Hallett. Mr C. F. Sanders, Mr and Mrs A. R. Dawson (Newport), Mr and Mrs Edc. Mr and Mrs John Wood- Mr and Mrs Erne: t Wood. Mr and Mrs Hodge, Mr and Mrs Edmund^. Mr and Mrs James. Rev. and Mrs W. D. Davies, Mr Arthur Hibbert, Mr and Miss Tiolman, Mr and Miss Bia.teh. Mr and Mr Charles H. Taylor. Mr J. W. Mayne, Mr (ieorge Pile, Mr Leonard Olivers. Mr Edmunds. Mr acid Mrs Hedlev Strong. Mr and Mrs John Strong, Mrs Wright, Mr Scriven. Mr and Mrs Hatton Evans, Mrs J. H. Jose and Miss Jose (Cardiff), Mrs W. H. Shinn. Mr and Mrs N. Hughes. Mr and Mrs John Jones (Barry Dock), etc.. etc., while among the ministers were the Revs. E. C. Lansdowne, A. Lauder. Lightwood Smith (chairman of the district), T. Darlington (Can- ton). P. Callier (Pontypridd), and D. G. Davies (Penarth). The Rev. F. L. Wiseman. B.A.. of Birming- ham. preached at the afternoon service, the building being filled in every part. Founding his discourse on Ps. 27. v. 4, the rev. gentleman dwelt upon the active and con- templated elements in mankind. To the busy: man, however, there never was more neces- sity for a detached life. and this was to be found in the House of God. The emotions and customs of the house were different to the Ex- change. It provided a different atmosphere. which was both moral and spiritual, and afforded relaxation and relief from the turmoil and din and rush of the world. Subsequently several hundred people sat down to tea in the schoolroom. ij* Description of the Buildings.. l The new buildings are erected io one of the most commanding positions at Penarth, viz., on tho comer of Albert-road and Albert-cres- cent. The buildings, which are from designs by and under the superintendence of Mr Henry Budgen. of Cardiff, and cover about a quarter of an acre of ground, consist of a chapel, schools, church parlour, and men's hall. The roof of the chapel is constructed on the barrel vault system, finished in pitch pine. aDd has a very light appearance. The seating in the body and chance1., and also thr. pulpit, a! ofna;;p", oak. The choir stalls, located 'n th- chancel, are reached by a bold flight of Tintern Abbey v stone steps. An chamber is provided, J but as yet no organ. The school block i" reached either from the chapel or by separate entrances lrom Albert-crescent and from Albert-road, and divided from the chapel by a spacious corridor. The infants' entrance is kept quite distinct. The mi in hall accommo- dates about 500 scholars. The assembly haU in the né1.semcnt accomm0da.tr" about 250. the church parlour about 100. In addition, there are 11 class-rooms and a very large infants' room. and the main hall can be extended by means of movable doors to take in the landing. The church parlour is a fine room, decorated in warm colours, with Gothic windows filled with cathedral glass. There is a large kitchen provided Ü: Hw basement. Tlw tower Î, a landmark in the locality. The buildings gener- any hare an imposing effect, and are con- structed of Newbridge stone facings and Bath stone dressings- The tracery in the windows is of unique but pleasing design. The build- ings throughout are lit by electricity. The cost of the buildings will be about £lUJOO. exclu- I sive of the site. The contractor is Mr D. G. Price, of Penarth the clerk of works, Mr F. Short.

LOCAL WILLS. Mr David Rosser, Neath. Mr David Rosser, of The Laurels. Neatil. tin* plate mrnufacturcr, of the firm of Messrs Richard Rosser. Son and Co.. of the Cilfrew Tinpiate Works, who died on the 4th May last, aged 72 years, left estate of the gross value of £18,.379 16s 4d, with net personalty £8.465 3s 4d. and probate of his will, ac ted tiic 13th July. | 1906. has been granted to his widow. Mrs Katharine Frances Rosser. The testator left :£100 to Trevor Vaughau Jones, and he lett his j freehold and leasehold property in trust for his wife for life, with remainder tu bis daughter. Freda Rosser and he bequeathed to his daughter, Catherine Davies. He left direc- tions as to the carrying on of his business, and the residue of his estate he left to his wife. Mr Thomas Thomas, of Trecynon. Probate of the will of Mr Thomas Thomas, of Trecynon, Aberdare, and formerly of Ty'nwem, Fontypridd, retired farmer, who died at the house of his son-in-law. the Rev. John Grawys Jones. on 5th April last, aged 76 years, for many years treasurer of the Welsh Congrega- tional 1 "nion and a prominent figure in Welsh religious circles, has been granted to his son, Mr Thomas Wm. Thomas, of Caerphilly. surgeon, and his son-in-law. the Rev. John Grawys Jones, by whom the testator's estate liss bWn valued at ro.s5 and £1,467 14s 3d net. The Rev. Thlmas Thomas, Builth. The Ttev. Thomas Thomas, M.A.. of Glas- ("0mhe Yira,rag- Glarcombe, Builth. Radnar- shire. vicar Ór Glasrombe, wi1-h Colva. and Inwlpn since 1880, and rural dean of Elwel. prior to tha t curate n f Rostherne. Cheshire, and for ten years inspector of schools in the diocese of St. David's, who died on the 28th February last, left estate of tj, gross value of of which the net personalty has been sworn at £2,.972 15s 6d. Proba.t of hi will, dated 3rd August. 1900. has been granted to his nephew. Mr Richard Jenkin Thomas, solicitor, of 20. Fisher-street. Swansea, the sole executor- The testator left, the whole of his property to his wif", Mrs Anm Marie. Elizabeth Beavan Thorns, expressing the hopp that she will keep the opitaJ intact ior th*-benefit of his children. Mr T. Walters, Penderyn. Mr Thomas Walters, of 17. Chapel-road, Penderyn, Breconshire, who died en the 10th of May last, left estate of the gross value of £1.289 Is 6d. with net personalty £í,248 6s 6d. and pro- bate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs Ann Walters, r Mr J. Collins, Card iff. The will or Mr John Collins, of 93, Cowbridge- roau, Cardiff, has just been proved. The tes- tator appoints Mr Alfred B McKendon, con- fectioner. Clevedon, Somerset, and Elizabeth Ann Collins, hi" wife. ac; his executors. He 1 fequeaths the whole of his estate to his wife, but on her death it is to revert to Mr Alfred B- McKendon. of llevedon, the other executor. The gross value of his estate has been proved I to be £6ij7 19s, n.'t value 6s 2d. _j_

1 FATHER-IN-LAW'S FURNITURE. To fetch his father-in-law s furniture from Pontypridd, a Six Bells collier named John Henry White had the loan of a horse and trap from a friend named Levy Parry, greengrocer, Abertillery, and the result was a summons against White for crueltv to a horse at New- bridge on May 13th, and against Perry for ing it to be worked. The summons were hearc at Abercarn Police Court T^-day- when f • Baker said that on examining the horse tie found a pad under the saddle, and a raw 21 inchesjlong by 1J- inches wide onT^brl,r -j The animal appeared to be in < l.ig that the wound was only about the fingernail. White said that he kn^ «t ill about the pad or about t^oun^he had not seen the horse being ^^j'perrv war against White was dismissed, anarch. fined £2 inclusive.

YNFOBMA.TION wanted as wbea X Robert Gree^lade o £ Cugfl. last heard of «™»g Greei-lode. MM.