The Cardiff Times

CARDIFF BETTING SCOUTS. Bookmakers Difficult to Catch. William Durant pleaded guilty before Mr Lewis Williams and Alderman Trounce at Cardiff on Wednesday to loitering in Walker- road on Tuesday for the purpose of receiving bets. Mr Ensor (town clerk's office), who prose- cuted, stated that when arrested there were found on prisoner 18 9s 8d in 97 coins, and 44 betting slips. There was a good deal of betting in the Cardiff streets, and it was very difficult for the police to get sufficient evidence to secure a conviction in consequence of the number of scouts bookmakers employed to give warning of the officer's approach. Mr Ensor also pointed out that about Walker-road was a working-class neighbourhood, and the people who were most affected by the busi- ness carried on by the defendant were the wives and children of the working men, who could ill afford the reduction in the wages. All the betting slips related to races run yesterday, and calculating the profits and losses as shown by the slips the defendant would make a profit of E4 2s, so that any small penalty inflicted would be easily paid out of the profits of the business. The maximum fine was S10. As it was Durant's first offence he would be fined £5 and cost-, or one month, and the betting slips were ordered to be forfeited.

SWANSEA WELSH SOCIETY. Tribute t8 Rev. Penar Griffiths. The annual meeting of the Swansea Welsh Society was held on Tuesday evening under the presidency of Principal Trevor Owen. The Rev. Penar Griffiths was re-elected president, and the following were elected honorary vice- presidents :—Principal Owen. Councillor Ben- jamin Jones, Mr John Jenkins, and Mr Wm. Lewis, J.P. Messrs Protheroe Thomas and rs Gibbon Lewis were elected secretaries, and Mr W. P. Williams treasurer. Sympathetic refer- ences were made to the long illness of the pre- sident, the Rev. Penar Griffiths, and Mr J. Rhys Davies said Mr Crif-nths intended to take a long sea trip to recuperate he had done a igreat deal for the Welsh language and for Welsh institutions, and his services werè such as demanded recognition. It was decided to present the rev. gentleman with a testimonial, and a committee wa-, appointed to carry out the details connected with this.

A meeting of the Stores Committee of the Standing Joint Committee met at the County Offices on Saturday, when they selected the fol- owing tenders for police uniforms and appoint ments .1. and B. Pearce and Co., London, for sergeants', acting-sergeants', and constables' t clothing Messrs Reynolds and Co., London, for inspectors' clothing; Messrs Christy and Co., London, for inspectors', sergeants', and constables' caps.

mimwiw i. UJ.III imwiiiimjaujuiii I Fashion and Things Feminine. gy MISS IDA MELLER. A Simple Walking Costume. The most novel effects in walking costumes are brought about by the coats and skirts being of different material, and among the most striking models are those whereof the skirts are trimmed with the coat material, and vice versa, though is does not necessarily follow that costumes so arranged are always entirely pleasing to the eye. In fact one of the most successful mixed costumes consists of a. skirt of black and white, checked suiting, strapped with a wide band4i)f black face-cloth, of which the smart little coat is composed, this latter having no touch of the checked material about it. It is usual for the skirts of these mixed costumes to he more or less pleated, and since clinging effects are still preferred, the pleats are either stitched down near the edges to any depth between the waist and the knees, or they are pressed with a hot iron to keep them flat and the edges well defined. The walking costume sketched could be made up in one material throughout, or with checked skirt and plain cloth coat. It is very well suited to navy serge, the little coat being modelled on Nor- folk lines and strapped with its own material. If made of mixed stuffs, the collar and cuffs might be faced with the skirt material, and a a crossway band of cloth matching the coat could, of course, trim the skirt a few inches above the hem. This simple costume is a capital model for an every day suit. A Lace Blouse with Bretelles. There is a greater run than ever on lace and e net blouses, and they are offered, ready-made, at all prices, according to the quality of the lac.e or net, some being so cheap that really it seems false economy to go to the trouble of making blouses of a like kind at home. But on second thoughts it must be remembered that the material of the cheap ready-made blouse cannot, as a rule, be depended on for passing with honours through the ordeal of the laundry, and that it is soon impoverished by frequent ablutions, and, of course such a thing as a lace slip must go often to the wash or cleaner's. A good idea with regard to the silk foundation- slip for a transparent blouse, is to make it slightly full instead of quite tight-fitting, as in this way the finished effect, when the transpa- parent over-slip is worn with it, is very much richer. Instead of making the usual darts at the waist, gather the silk to a small basque, or, if preferred, run an elastic in a hem made at the bottom of the under-slip and fasten at the waist, with a hook and eye. If the foundation- slip fastens in front, it is a good plan to sew such flat buttons to the left-front and make the button-holes in a hem of silk, stitching this beneath the edge of the right front, no fasten- ings being then perceptible. The pretty lace blouse illustrated is supplemented by wide braces of silk fitted at the edges and attached to a deep belt of the same material, matching the colour of the skirt. This is an extremely pretty youthful-looking style, and such a blouse as this is very useful for theatre wear. Uses for the Rollihg-pin. A rolling-pin has other uses than those solely connected with culinary purposes. It may form the basis for a pretty pin-cushion or support for clothes, brushes, buttoh-hooks, key-rings, etc. The rolling-pin, if for a pin-cushion, should be covered (all but the ends) with several layers of flannel,and afterwards with cloth or brocade in any pretty, light colour, the ends of the roll- ing-pin being gilded, or left plain, and tied round with ribbon by which the pin-cushion is hung up. If the rolling-pi-t is for other purposes than a pin-cushion, it should be covered merely with brocade of cloth, three or four gilt screw-hooks being fixed (the screws piercing the brocade and wood) along one side of the pin, these to be used for supporting clothes-brushes pos- sessed of hanging rings, long button-hooks, and so on, the rolling-pin being ribbon- itrimmed, as before. Simple Home-made Smelling-Salts. A simple method of making smelling-salts is to put into a wide-necked bottle some lumps of ammonia,and fill up with Eau de Cologne or lavender water. Before adding the latter, pour on to the ammonia a few drops of oil of lavender. Scent Powder. A fragrant scent powder for sachets is made by mixing together the following ingredients Orris-root, in coarse powder, 2oz cassia (pow- dered), lioz cloves (crushed), loz; cedar- wood, and yellow sandal-wood, rasped, of each ioz ambergris and musk, both in fine powder, of each five or six grains. Add to these, when well mixed, one drachm each of oil of lavender and oil of bergamot, and 10 or 15 drops of otto of roses. Blend the whole together. Milk for the Complexion. New milk, skimmed milk, and butter-milk furnish simple and useful cosmetic washes, which may advisedly replace many of those of a complicated character that cost much but give no better results than the above-men- tioned. New Sponges. A hew sponge should be soaked in warm water and carefully examined before it is used, otherwise the face may suffer from the omis- sion, for new sponges often contain small, c sharp, pieces of rock-stone, that would scratch the face unless removed. I have known a baby's face to be badly scarred through a nurse s carelessness in failing to test a new sponge, and the scar remained for years. L Damp Flour Bins Many people complain of damp, musty flour when the cause of the defect lies, not in the quality of the flour, but in the dampness of the bin, which perhaps arises from the latter being placed upon a damp floor. The bin should be raised on pieces of wood to allow the air to circulate freely underneath it, and all will be well.

FOR NEWPORT MUSEUM. Prehistoric Skeletons at Ifton, At a meeting of the Newport Libraries Com- mittee on Wednesday, Mr L. L.,Morris presid- ing, it was reported that Viscount Tredegar had presented the Library with a work on South Africa, and Alderman T. H. Howell, J.P., a Welsh work. It was decided to make further inquiries relative to an offer to sell some figured ceilings in a house at Usk reputed to have been designed by Inigo Jones, and a suggestion was made that it was desirable to have a suitable case for the Chartist relics. Mr Badger, it was reported," had made inquiries relative to the prehistoric skeletons found at Ifton, it baing proposed that the remains, if of su-Mcient historical interest, be placed in the Miipeum. It was decided to continue the inquiries in this matter.

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e1.J\N10J1J$> 1'(') fJj 6«PEIUJg| ♦ Preparations for Summer Bedding. There are advantages in securing an in- terval of time between the removal of the spring bedding plants and the planting out of those which arc to make the beds gay from mid- summer to the time of frost. The soil is the better for a week or two's rest between the crops. Air penetrates the loosened soil, ren- dering it sweet. The preparatory work in ad- vance of summer planting is done more tho- roughly, and this means much. Cultivators are apt to under-value the effect of thorough mechanical working, and to place too much reliance upon the addition of manure. This is a mistake. Where the soil is already in good heart, deep and thorough digging will generally bring summer flowersto perfection without the use of any additional natural manure. The in- corporation of fresh supplies of natural manure in the soil often indeed does more harm than good. It encourages the production of too luxuriant a growth of leafage and a correspond- ing scarcity of blossoms. This is especially the case where the land is left loose and the plants too loosely inserted. The first condition of success is deep and thorough diggimr. After this the ground should be well firmed down. If then an interval of time can be given before planting, so much the better. If the interval must be brief, the firming is the most impera- tive. The usual plan of treading dpwn cannot be improved upon, but the operation must only be done when the surface is free from any excess of moisture. The soil should, in fact, be on the dry rather than on the wet side of con- dition. The Care of Bulbs. Bulbs which are left to manure their roots by slow withering of the leafage above far out- show in the next spring those which have not, had this advantage. Hence the success and appreciation of bulbs grown in grass left uncut in the spring. The problem is how to give the bulbs the advantage of receiving nourishment from their leafage in gardens when it is neces- sary to lift them out of their growing quarters earlier than is desirable for their own sake. A little thoughtwill do much. Instead of taking the bulbs from beds and borders and drying them off at once on hot gravel paths or i dry shelves of sheds, a semi-s"ha$y"spot should be allotted them. Here they should be relaid in soil, with their leafage above the surface, and indulged with a little water, whilst the leaves arc gradually ripening into successive tints of vellow and brown. All the time the nourish- ment from the leaves will be passing to the bulbs as ripening proceeds. So will be strength- ened the power to produce fine flowers in the future season. The Kitchen Garden. Brussels Sprouts raised from the earliest sow- ings under glass, which were duly pricked out, should now be ready for planting into their permanent quarters. Choose a well exposed piece of ground which was prepared during the winter. Lift the plants with as much soil ad. hering to the roots as possible. Use a garden trowel in the process of planting, and make the soil very firm. As a preventive against slugs, place a good handful of finely-sifted cinder ashes around the stem of each piant. The earliest Turnip plants are looking very well. Attend to the thinning out whilst the plants are still quite small. Frequently stir the surface soil and apply a dusting of soot at intervals of ten days. Make small sowings at frequent intervals to maintain a supply. De- sirable varieties lor sowing at this season in- clude Snowball, Jersey Lily, and Red Globe. Make a liberal sowing of carrots on a south or west border, choosing varieties of the inter- mediate and stump-rooted types. Attend to the thinning out of earlier batches and sprinkle soot and wood ashes liberally between the rows. If green fly appears, syringe the plants. with quassia extract, or dust them with to- bacco powder. Apples and Pears. The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is one of the worst pests that infest Apple trees. The larvae or caterpillars de- stroy the blossoms before they expand, and they afterwards feed upon the young leaves. Sprayings during winter are the best means of combating this pest, but at this season of the year means must be taken to destroy any grubs already contained in theflower-buds,and their presence may be detected by the petals rolling up and turning brown. The caterpillar of the winter moth (Cheimatobia brumata) also feed upon the young leaver and flowers, and a strict watch should be kept for these. Celery. There is no more important kitchen garden crop than celery, neither is there any crop that responds more readily to good cultivation. In- differently,, grown celery is of little value, thee- fore cultivators should do all that is possible to obtain the most perfect crop. In the first place it is essential to cultivate the best varie- ties, and afterwards it is necessary to take every care to prevent the plants suffering any check during the whole season of their growth. Directly the plants which have already been pricked out are ready for transplanting to the trenches, which have been prepared in the open gardens, let them be removed to this position. In order to obtain a continuing supply from August until April, several plank- ings are necessary, but in all cases where it is possible the trenches should be taken out and prepared several weeks previous to planting. There is no advan- tage to be gained by putting the plants at a great distance from the surface of the ground. but, on the contrary, it is detrimental to plant them at such a depth in gardens where the soil is of a heavy and tRnaious character. Potatoes from Saed. The sectual organs of the Potato flower are so arranged that they may be manipulated with ease. The essential organs consist of the five anthers which form a cone, and the style or stigma which projects beyond the anthers that encircle it, but on reaching maturity the stigmas divide so as to expose their receptive surfaces. Select a truss of bloom on the plant intended for seed bearing and remove the anthers immediately the bloom opens, as by this process of emasculation the flowers are rendered incapable of self-fertilisation. By the aid of a lens the top of the stigma should be closely observed. In some flowers it will be found to be quite dry, and in others moist the latter condition is when they are in a re- ceptive stage. Pollen from the plant selected as the male parent should be applied to the protruding stigma of the seed-bearing flower. A camel hair brush is, often used for this opera- tion, but it is better to shake the ripe pollen on to a sheet of glass, and to dust the stigma with this. The stem bearing the flowers thus treated should be carefully secured to a stake, and a label should be attached giving particulars of the date of pollinating and the parentage. Cover (he whole truss with a piece of thin muslin to prevent th intrusion of insects that will, unless they are excluded, in- troduce foreign pollen. The muslin may be re- moved after a period of four or five days. The seed pods or phtm^ should be allowed to remain on the plant for as long a period as is possible, but should the weather prove unfa- vourable to their ripening, and especially if the autumn is well advanced, the fruits should be taken off and hung up indoors to mature. When seeds are ripe, cut open the pods to extract them they will be found to resemble miniature Tomato seeds. They should be care- fully dried and stored until the following spring, and then be sown in gentle heat.

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Illustrated Humour. No Flattery. Magistrate (about to commit for trial) You certainly effected the robbery in a remarkably ingenious way-in fact, with quite exceptional cunning. Prisoner (deprecatingly) No flattery, yer honour-no flattery, I begs on yer. A Shattered Idol. Mrs Jones Oh, dear, I have just broken my new scent bottle. Mr Jones It is like you. All your belong- ings are either broken or shattered. Mrs Jones Quite true, John. Even you are a bit cracked. An Impatient Patient. I Bobby Are you the trained nurse mamma said was coming ? The Nurse: Yes, dear, I'm the trained aurse. Bobby Let's see some of your tricks, then. Preferred It Dry. Constable Come along you've got to have a bath. Tramp A barf what, wiv water ? Constable Yes, of course. Tramp Couldn't you manage it wiv one o' them vacuum cleaners ? Letter of the Law. Mamma: Jimmie, your little brother has the smaller apple. Did you give him his choice ? Jimmie Yes'm. I told him he could take his choice—the little one or none—and so he took the little one. Much More Advanced. I Wealthy One: Is my son getting well grounded in the classics ? Private Tutor I would put it even stronger than that. I may say that he is actually stranded on them. At Home. Caller I am so sorry your mistress is out. Do you think she will be at home this even- ing ? Maid She'll have to be it's my night out. Her Opportunity. Wandering Mike applied for help at a house where the mistress made it a rule never to turn anyone away empty-handed. Here's a penny for you, my man," she said. I am not giving it to you for charity's sake. but because it pleases me." Thankee, mum," said Mike roguishly," but couldn't you make it twopence and enjoy yourself thoroughly ? A Novel Reply. Teacher What do you know about Good Friday, Johnny ? Johnny He was Robinson Crusoe's varlet. Three to One. Ticket Inspector (glancing at ticket): Sorry sir, but we don't stop at that place. Featherwaite What place ? Ticket Inspector Green's the pawnbroker's. Cheaper. A farmer and his wife went into a dentist's. How much do you charge for fillin' teeth ?" asked the farmer. Five shillings." An' how much for pullin' ?" Half-a-crown." Mariar," said the farmer, turning to his wife, you'd better get it pulled A Drama in Real Life. I Da you want to draw or deposit ?' asked the Post Office clerk. No, I don't; Oi want to put in." The clerk sighed, and shoved a form across the counter. Sign your name here," he said, pointing to the exact spot. Above the line or below it T" Just above." The whool name t" Yes." Oi can't write."

TOO MUCH FAG. Of all the familiar reasons for leaving undone anything which may benefit themselves, the plea that it is too much fag Is the one that is most frequently put forward by the majority of workers in shops and offices- It may be a little pleasure trip, some slight attention to health, necessary exercise, or small courtesy to friends, but, whatever it is. their reason for failing to carry out the intention is invariably too much fag Apparently the day's wort is so exhausting that any little extra effort is dreaded, yet we have known these same workers when away from town life accomplish truly remarkable feats of physical endurance. From this it is fairly plain that a bigger effort demanding three or four times the energy is required when work is done in the used up and impure atmosphere of large cities No one has sufficient natural energy to satisfy such immoderate demands, and it is for this reason that famous physicians strongly advocate the daily use of Phosferine in order to reinforce the nerve system. Phosferine recharges the body with a new supply of nerve force and enables the exhausted workers to throw off the listlessness and apathy which makes them neglect their own interests on the grounds that it is too much fag."

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British Made" avanas.n CARDIFF TOBACCONIST'S OFFENCE. At Cardiff on Wednesday E. Nelson, tobacconist, of Queen-street, St. John- square, etc., was summoned for selling a box of cigars to which a false trade description, to wit, a combination of words and labels calculated to lead to the belief that the cigars were Havana cigars, had been applied," contrary to the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887. Mr Raymond Allen (instructed by Messrs Macintosh, Thomas, and Co.) prosecuted on behalf of the, Havana Cigar Protection Association, Ltd., 'I' and Mr G. F. Forsdike defended. In opening, Mr Allen, after describing the labels on a box I of cigars purchased at Mr Nelson's shop in St. John's-square, said he could not describe this case as anything less than a gross fraud. Douglas Vanson said that, acting on in- structions, he went to defendant's shop and purchased at 4s 9d a box of 25 cigars. On the box was a label purporting that the cigars were Havana. In reply to Mr Forsdike, witness said he did not ask for, or expect, Havanas. Mr Fisher, cigar expert, London, said the Havana cigar was manufactured in Havana, and of Cuban tobacco. The cigars purchased by Mr Vanson were certainly not Havanas. The genuine Havana could not be purchased whole- sale at the price at which the cigars were sold to Mr Vanson. In cross-examination by Mr Forsdike, wit- ness said the Merchandise Marks Act had been a dead letter for years in regard to Havana cigars, but the Association had been active during the last few months. He had never seen Havana spelt with a v," but always with a b on the, genuine boxes. The word was spelt with a v on the box purchased by Mr Vanson. For the defence Mr Forsdike said Mr Nelson had taken every care with his cigars, and if he had committed any offence it was dune inno- cently and without any intention to deceive. This was the first prosecution of its kind in the district, and for over 20 years the offence charged against Mr Nelson had been com- mitted with impunity throughout the country. It was only within the last few months that the Havana Cigar Protection Association had been at work. Defendant, in the witness-box, bpre out his advocate's statement., adding that the cigars bought by Mr Vanson were manufac- tured at Nottingham. The Stipendiary said there was much force in the argument advanced by Mr Forsdike that it had been a practice for very many years to sell British-made cigars in the way that the box had been sold to Mr Vanson. He thought, therefore, that this was a case in which there should be only a nominal penalty —Is and ten guineas costs.

FOUND HANGING. AGED CARDIFF TRADESMAN'S SUICIDE. A sad discovery was made on Wednesday by Mrs B. Merrett, of 37, Gordon-road, Cardiff, when, on going into a stable adjoining, she saw the body of her father-in-law, Mr Charles Merrett, retired baker, suspended by a rope from a beam. Deceased, who was about 70 years of age, was well known in Cardiff. Formerly he lived in King's-road, but 12 months ago he went to live at No. 37a, Gordon-road, next door to his son, Mr Benjamin Merrett. Lately the deceased had been very much de- pressed, and had been attended by Dr. Grant. He suffered a good deal from iisomnia and melancholia, and magnified the merest trifle into a difficulty, causing him a considerable amount of worry. On Tuesday night he re- tired to bed as usual about 10.30. In the morn- ing his daughter-in-law went into his room and made up his bed, and took no notice of his absence, as it was nothing unusual for him to be out at the back in the garden. Subse- quently she prepared breakfast, and then knocked at the wall to inform him that his meal was ready. As he did not put in an ap- pearance, Mrs Merrett sent her daughter into the next door house, but she failed to find the deceased. Mrs Merrett then made a search, and on look- ing into the stable at the rear she was horrified to see her father-in-law hanging from a beam. She at once ran back and informed her hus- band. Deceased, who was a widower, leaves four sons and five daughters. The Inquest, The inquest was held in the afternoon. Mr Benjamin Merrett, son of the deceased, said that up to six months ago his father had been in good health, but had lately com- plained of his heart thumping and a swelling in his left leg from the knee down. For this he had received medical attention. He had been depressed, but not only on account of his health, but worrying over his family, one of whom had met with an accident, and another being ill. He had suffered greatly from sleep- lessness, and would frequently get up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning and wander about the premises and garden. He would also worry greatly about trivial matters. Living next door to witness, he took all his meals, etc., in wit- ness's house, there being a. connection between the rooms upstairs. Deceased had never given any indication that he would attempt his life, and witness knew that he had no financial trouble. De- ceased was a most temperate and cautious man. Mrs A. M. Merrett described how she found the body hanging in the stable. Dr. W. G. Williams, police surgeon, said that he was summoned about 8.30. Death had taken place at least three or four hours previously. Detective-Sergeant Dicks said that he found the deceased hanging from a beam by a length of sash cord. His feet were about 12 inches from the floor, and there was a wooden trestle near by which he had evidently mounted. He at once cut down the body, which was nearly cold, and sent for a doctor. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind," and with the coroner expressed sincere sympathy with the family.

POLICE BAITING. STERN SENTENCES AT PONTYPRIDD. Some sharp sentences were administered by the Pontypridd Stipendiary (Mr Arthur Lewis) in cases of police assault. The originator of the row was Thomas Campbell, collier, Cil- fynydd, and when P.C.s Woods and Amery asked him to .move on quietly he violently resented the Interference and kicked both officers on the legs. In the crowd was Gomer Jones, collier, Cymmer, and he endeavoured to incite the throng to prevent the police taking Campbell, and also kicked the two officers on the legs. A civilian, Mr Campbell, draper, came to the constab/les' assistance, and he had his coat torn by Jozies until it has been rendered practically uselessi The defendant, Thomas Campbell, was sen- tenced to four months' imprisonment. A j month more than you had last year," added j the Stipendiary, glancing over his list of con- j victions. i You," said the Stipendiary to Jones, are almost an habitual criminal and have served various periods from 12 months downwards. Mr Campbell is to be highly commended for his action, for hooligans like you make the life of the police intolerable. You'll go to prison for four months and pay the damage to Mr Campbell's coat." William Warren, a young man from Ynysy- bwl, was then charged with obstructing the police. When taking the two former prisoners into custody Warren was alleged to have placed his foot in front of the officers and en- deavoured to trip them up. A$ne of £ 5 was imposed with the alternative of two months' I hard labour.

On Tuesday the Parliamentary Committee of the Town Council discussed the question of I widening Newport Bridge. The borough engineer, Mr Haines, was instructed to draw up a report on the matter. The question was also raised of Lord Tredegar's offer of the Newport Castle site, 6dt nothing definite was done in the matter.

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