The Cardiff Times

TURKEY AND CRETE. Paris, Sunday.—According to the Constanti- r^Ple correspondent of the Echo de Paris," vbe Turkish Minister of Marine has opened Negotiations with a view to purchasing for the "J-urkish Navy the thi'ee warships of the Dread- nought type which are now being constructed r? English shipyards for Brazil, and which will shortly be ready for launching. The Constantinople correspondent of the Temps states that so far from being deter- gUned if necessary to make war for the main- tenance of the Ottoman domination over Crete, a. Turkish Government is disposed to accept tn. monetary indemnity from the Greek Govern- ment in return for the annexation of the island y Greece. Turkey asks for 35,000,000 francs, nt as yet the maximum offer of Greece is ■^♦OOO,000 francs.—Central News. Constantinople, Sunday.—In the Chamber yesterday a motion was introduced declaring i^at Turkey should oppose with all her might cession of Crete, adding that the Porte ()uld abandon' its policy of hesitation and ^°tomunicate to the Chamber convincing eclarations with regard to steps which it had ndertaken, and the state of pourparlers with j e,Powers. The Chamber by large majority ^ecidcd to ask the Foreign Minister to furnish statement on the subject on Tuesday or -hursday. Yesterday Admiral Sid Douglas jumble Pasha, who is taking the Turkish aval Squadron on a long projected training *.< i1?*' the JEgcan Sea, was received in Uence.—Reuter.

JAPAN'S AIRSHIP. I ^aris, Monday.—According to a despatch j°'n Kobe, published in the Matin," the I^Panese Army possesses an airship which is ^i?t>oct]y superior to anything produced by a estern nation. The airship is the invention u M. Zamada, but the details of its construc- j°n are being jealously kept secret by the ,aPanesc military authorities. M. Zamada has invented an aerial torpedo, which is said sh been proved capable of destroying air- at a great height. To such a pitch of ^°Uence has Japanese aerial navigation been ^°u^ht, says the despatch, that it is likely to nsy disagreeable surprises to any Western ."on which may happen to find itself engaged ught, says the despatch, that it is likely to nsy disagreeable surprises to any Western tlon which may happen to find itself engaged War with Japan.—Central News.

G.W.R. Conciliation, TREATMENT Of A WITNESS. ALLEGED VICTIMISATION. A meeting of Swansea railwaymen connected with the A.S.R.S. was held on Sunday at the Working Men's Club to hear a report from the delegates who attended before the G.W.R. Arbitration Court, and consider an allegation of victimisation of Bro. E. Charles, of Quakers' Yard, the secretary on the men's side at the Conciliation Board. It was alleged that Mr Charles had been prevented from resuming his former duties at Penalla Junction Signal Box, Llancaiach, on account of the evidence he had «ivcn at trfe Conciliation Board, which was to the effect that after eight hours in Penalla Box, and in consequence of its heavy duties, a man's vigilance became impaired and that his powers of concentration were beginning to be exhausted, and that 10 hours were absolutely too long and unsafe. He had been sent to Pontypool Road to an eight hour box. This, it was contended, was a removal of the man, but not of the danger at Penalla. Mr Charles, who addressed the meeting, spoke in eulogistic terms of the fair manner in which the arbi- trator, Mr H. E. Duke, K.C..had conducted the proceedings. A resolution was unanimously carried emphatically protesting against what the meeting considered was an act of intimida- tion by the officers of the company towards Mr Charles, and it was ordered that a copy of the resolution be sent to the manager of the G.W.R. Company. Mr Bell's Opinion. Mr Richard Bell, M.P., secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, seen by a representative on the award of Mr H. E. Duke, K.C., the arbitrator on questions affecting the hours and wages of various grades of employees of the Great Western Railway Company," said We have every reason to be satisfied with the award, so far as it goes though naturally we should have liked to see it go further. We attach the greater importance to it in that at last we have secured the recognition of principles for which we have contended for the last 40 years. Most of the concessions establish principles which will be invaluable precedents, namely, the payment of overtime at a higher rate than ordinary time, the decisions with regard to Sunday labour, and the recognition of Easter Day and Christmas as Sundays. It is a de- parture from the awards in the North-Western and the Midland eases, for it gives advances of wages where there were no advances granted in the cases of the other two companies and it secures to the men two holidays, Christmas and Good Friday. If the men have to work on both of these days in the same year they are to receive an additional day's pay. Everything the award contains is new, and while all the men's demands were not con- ceded, none of the claims of the company for reduction of wages and variation of hours was entertained. Formerly, where overtime wag paid at all it was paid at ordinary rates. Now it is to be paid at rate and a quarter. And in the case of Sunday labour, time and a half or time and a quarter is granted subject to cer- tain conditions—that the hours worked on Sundayo not form part of the week's shift. Formerly payment was made at ordinary rates only. For "passenger guards it has secured a. reduction in their standard time of 12 hours a week, and for certain classes, after a period of qualification, an advance of wages. That is, of course, in addition to the general concessions which I have already spoken of." G.W.R. Men's Protest. At a meeting of the Tondu branch of railway servants on Sunday, the following resolution was uanimously passed :—" That we learn with extreme regret that witnesses in the recent arbitration, have been interfered with by the G.W.R. officials of the company, and we ex- press our strongest protest against the repre- sentative of the men (Mr E. Charles) being intimidated in this raanner.

EAST GLAMORGAN CALVINISTIC METHODISM. Examinations: Belated Results. i In March last 1,784 scholars attached to the t Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Sunday schools in East Glamorganshire underwent the annual i Scripture examination, and now, three months later, the results are formally announced. The delay is doubtless not the fault of the examiners so much as that of the antiquated system adopted by the Sunday School Committee of the presbytery for communicating the results to the churches. Of the candidates, 153 were in ] the senior class 171 in the class under twenty- one 356 in the class under sixteen 732 in the class under thirteen, and 372 in the class under J ten. It is satisfactory to note that of this 1 total only 35 failed to satisfy the examiners, and that 583 passed in the first class, 617 in the second class, and 493 in the third class. Eight hundred and seventy-two candidates sub- 1 mitted papers in Welsh', and 912 in English. In the senior class the Rev. T. P, Thomas, Tivhafoil, was the examiner, and the prize- winners are:—1, Thomas Lloyd, Bethania, j Ystradmynach; 2, E. T. James, Penuel, Barr 3, D. Williants Jones, Libanus, Dowlais. In the class under 21 the examiner was the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, Bethel, Ystrad Rhondda, and the prize- 1 winners were :—1, Olwen Prys Jones, Penuel, Pontypridd; 2, Samuel Harcombe, Seion, Trealaw; 3. Margaret Edwards, Penuel, Pontypridd. The late Rev. Idris Thomas, Llanwonno, set the questions for the class under 16, but while in the act of examin- ing the scripts he died and his place was taken by the Rev. D. M. Phillips, Tylorstown. In t this class the prize-winners were :—1st, Daniel Davies, CaJfaria, Porth; 2nd, Rachel May t Thomas, Horeb, Treherbert; 3rd, Bertie Evans, Jerusalem, Ton, while a special prize was awarded for the best Welsh paper to J. H. Williams, Seion, Pontygwaith. The Rev. Jen- kyn Jones examined the class under 13, and awarded the prizes as follows :-lst, W. T. Jones, Bethania; 2nd, Taliesin Richards, Penuel, Pontypridd 3rd, Leonard David, J Penuel, Barry, while a special prize for the best Welsh paper was awarded to the first- named. The examiner in the class under 10 was Mr J. O. Thomas, Merthyr Tydfil, and in this class the top places were taken by—1st, Edith M. Peters, Gosen, Treorci (also awarded special prize for best Welsh paper) 2nd, Mary Reees, Gosen, Treorci; 3rd, Martha Williams, < Bethel, Cilfynydd. Of the 20 prizes awarded, seven are taken by ( scholars from the Pontypridd district, five < from the Upper Rhondda district, four from < the Rhondda Fach district, two from the Vale of Glamorgan district, one from the Mid- < Rhondda district, and one from the Merthyr j district. ] ———mm.— (

BOYS' BRIGADE INSPECTION. ] The annual inspection of the Cardiff and J District Battalion of the Boys' Brigade took ( place on the Cardiff Football Ground on Mon- ( day evening. Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson was s the inspecting officer, and he expressed delight j at the smartness of the boys. Altogether mne j companies paraded, numbering about 260 boys.. 3 Quartermaster-Sergeant Martin was in com- j mand, and there were also present Mr A. Law- ( rence (vice-president) and Mr D. F. Kerr (sec- retary). An interesting feature, of the parade was the presentation by Mrs Wilson of colours to the winning company. The colours are annually competed for by the companies, and the most efficient in drill, &c., are declared the holders for the year. The 14th Company J (Roath-road Wesleyans) were the winners this year for the second time in succession. 1 By invitation of the Boys' Brigade a large 4 number of Boy Scouts attended the parade. ,4 After the inspection Mrs Wilson formally pre- sented A. Moeelby, the plucky young Scout who stopped a runaway horse, with the badge of merit sent by General Baden-Powell in recognition of his conduct. Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson congratulated Scout Moseley, and said he was pleased to see he was prepared to do his duty—to help others at all times, whatever it cost him, even at the risk of his life. His action had enabled them to show the public what the Boy Scouts were trained for.

WATCHED THE HOUSE. i At Swansea Police Court on Monday Michael Keating, landlord of the Temple Bar public- house, Oxford-street, was summoned for har- bouring prostitutes on his licensed premises. Mr L. Richards prosecuted, and Mr Leyson defended. Mr Rithards said on May20th police officers watched the house and saw women, whose names were given, enter the house. P.C. Hayes entered and found in the bar three women sitting down in the company of men. The attention of the landlord was called to the fact that the women had been there longer ( than was necessary to obtain refreshment. P.C.'s Hayes, Gunstone, and Gribbs having given evidence, defendant was called and de- nied the allegations that the women whose names had been mentioned were even in the house. Amongst other witnesses called for the I defence were the women in question, who de- nted being in the house on the day named. The Chairman (Mr Howel Watkins) said the Bench were unanimous in coming to the conclusion that the case had been proved, and that de- fendant did know the characters of the women. A fine of t5 and costs was imposed.

ASSAULTED ONE-LEGGED MEN. At Aberavon on Monday Joseph Rolls, collier, Pontrhydyfen, was summoned for assaulting John Griffiths and Humphrey Davies. Both are one-legged men and committee members of the Pontrhydyfen Conservative Club. Mr A. H. Deer, for the complainant Griffiths, said that on March 29th last, defendant had to appear before the committee of the club for a breach of the rules, viz., refusing to leave the club on a Sunday night. Defendant objected to Grif- fiths and Davies sitting on the committee, and the latter went out but returned. The chairman also requested them to leave, De- fendant then said that if they opened their mouths he would hit them. Griffiths said he could hit him if he liked, and defendant then struck the two men. The defendant denied that he struck the complainants, and alleged that both men were drunk at the committee meeting. Defendant was fined 12 and costs in each 1 case, or one month on each charge, to run con- secutively.

Letters From a Wife. SEQUEL TO DIVORCE COURT SCENE. The dramatic interruption in the Divorce Court on Friday afternoon during the hearing of an undefended case resulted on Monday in Mr Justice Bargra vo Deane directing the King's Proctor *n intervene and assist the Court in detern rig the case. Air Layford, for petitioner in the case, Mrs Marian Baldwin Jackson, who sought a divorce from her husband, Sydney B. G. Jackson, said on Friday petitioner herself had been.guiltv of misconduct, and it was a case for the discre- tion of the Court. She was the daughter of a captain in the Indian Army, and was born at Lucknow in 1874. She made the acquaintance of a man named Stevens, a milkman, to whom she owed monev, and as her husband,at was alleged, ill-treated her she yielded to Stevens, who provided her with funds. After the proceedings were insti- tuted Stevens, it, was alleged, persecuted her with threatening letters. In the middle of the evidence, his Lordship said he would have Stevens before him, and the man named thereupon shotted from the gallery, HeV-here now The Judge threatened to commit the inter- rupter for contempt of court. Yeseerday Stevens was represented by Mr Glazebrook, who produced a large number of letters which had passed between him and Mrs Jackson. Mrs Jackson,it was now alleged, wrote letters which fell into the hands of Mr Stevens's wife, and caused a good deal of trouble. In one letter written to Mr Stevens after Mrs Jackson had called upon Mrs Stevens, the for- mer lady said I consider you bound to me. You have told me I am the only one you wanted, and that you were separated from that other woman. Remember that I can liate as well as love." On 1st March, 1901, Mrs Jackson wrote :— I ask vou to return the ring and the gold links which I gave you. You cannot wish to keep anything of mine after being with the class of women I saw you with on Thursdav Minnie B. Jackgon." Another letter was read by counsel to show that Mrs Jackson had lived with an Italian named Viglio Gotardi, and informed Stevens when Gotardi went abroad. His Lordship said it was a case in which he would direct the King's Proctor to go deep into the facts and assist the Court.

ROMANCE OF A PICTURE. The romance of a picture was described in the King's Bench Division on Monday. The story arose out of the sale of a painting bV Hoppner. The plaintiff was Mr Thomas Dillon Pettit, a hardware merchant and J.P., of Car- rick-on-Shannon Ireland. He sued Mr Ernest Renton a London dealer, for S200, which he said was due to him as the price of the picture. Mr Pettit attended a picture sale where the picture was catalogued as an oil painting." He bought it for 22s 6i, and on taking it home he found on the back of the picture an inscrip- tion, Portrait of Mr Lucius Concannon, bv Mr Hoppner, R.A." He spent X20 on having it touched up, but like many another man who had made a fortunate find he put an exagger- ated value on it, said Mr Montagu Shearman, K.C. For some time he tried unsuccessfully to sell for £ 1,500. A solicitor had photos of it, and a history, which he showed to possibly pur- chasers. The defendant offered C200, but at first Mr Pettit refused. The Marquis of Tweeddale had some notion of buying it, but when he heard the price asked he would have nothing to do with it. Afterwards Mr Pettit sent it to Christie s at a reserve price of X270, but it had to he bought in for 65 guineas. Negotiations were again opened with Mr Renton, who finally agreed to buy it for JMOO. Now that srentlemaTi rnmnlainod th"t hri h" not been told of the auction, and alleged an an Lmplied warranty that the picture was virgin and unknown." Mr Ed. Thomas Duveen, an art dealer, of New Bond-street, said he had arranged to pur- chase the picture, but without knowing of the Auction sale, which would lower its value. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, ind judgment was entered accordingly.

SALE OF FOREIGN MEAT. The text was issued on Monday of a Bill (resented by Mr Hunt by which it is intended o prevent butchers and provision merchants 'rom selling to their customers foreign or Colo- lial meat under the guise of Engish, Irish, or Scotch meat. All butchers and provision mer- ;hants who deal in the former kind of meat are [O be required, under penalties, to advertise the 'act on thHr shops and vehicles, so as to enable persons who wish to buy English, Irish, or Scotch meat to deal at shops where such meat ilone is sold, and so as to prevent persons who vro willing to take foreign or Colonial meat from being charged the prices of English, Irish,, sr Scotch, meat; The Bill is limited so as onJy xy impose conditions upon the sale of specified dhds of meat, and does not apply to persons ;vho are merely fishmongers or poulterers, or my persons who sell meat otherwise than as Dutchers or provision merchants. The Bill provides that a person guilty of an jffence under the Act shall be liable, on sum- nary conviction, for the first offence to a fine lot exceeding J10, for the second offence to a ine not exceeding S20, and for any subsequent )ffence to a fine not exceeding Y,50, unless he shows to the satisfaction of the Court before vhich he is charged that he honestly believed -hat the meat in respect of which he is charged vas not foreign meat and that he had reason- tble grounds for such belief, and that he had ised due diligence to enforce and carry out the 'egulations of the Act. Any part of any penalty recovered under the ct may, if the Court so direct, be paid to the person who proceeds for it to reimburse him or any reasonable expenses to which the Court ;hall consider him entitled.

FALL ACCELERATES DEATH. Cardiff Coroner (Mr W. L. Yorath)held an in- luest on Monday on Ellen Elizabeth Cox (48), ,vife of John Cox. caretaker of Allensbank Council Schools. Mr O'Brien, of the Town jerk's department, and Mr J. J. Jackson, iireetor of education, attended. The evidence showed that the deceased whilst crossing the schoolyard on March 8th slipped upon a gully. injuring her back. Deceased's husband said he had sent a written complaint* to the director of education about the danger arising from these ;ulleys. Medical evidence showed that deceased bad three years ago undergone an operation [or cancer. When she was examined after the iccident symptoms of cancer were found. After leat.11 on Friday a post-mortem examination lisclosed a large cancerous growth, and the )pinion Was expressed that death was due to septic peritonitis, arising from cancer of the bladder. Death Was not hastened by the fall, [jut the pain was aggravated by it. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the nedical evidence, adding that death was accel- l'ated by the accident.

GLANDERS IN A COLLIERY. About 18 months ago an outbreak of glanders Dccurred at the Graigola Colliery, Clydach, Swansea Valley, when two horses were found co be affected. There have since been periodical autbreaks of the disease. A few weeks ago the county authorities were again communicated with by the owners of the colliery, and Mr T. Mansel Franklen, clerk to the County Council, gave instructions that all of the company's horses were to be examined. The examination was made by Mr W. J. Phillips, M.R.C.V.S., Neath, the county veterinary inspector, who after applying the mallein test discovered that 29 horses out of a total of 43 were affected with glanders. Arrangements were made to have the animals slaughtered, and on June 2nd nine were killed and afterwards burned. On Satur- day the remaining 20 were similarly dealt with, and the cremation, which took place in the company's orchard field, was witnessed at a distance by a large crowd. The stables on the surface and underground have been thoroughly disinfected. The animals were slaughtered with the humane cattle killer," by means of which a bullet is directed into the brain, causing instantaneous death.

SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. At Swansea County Court on Monday Judge Bryn Roberts granted the discharge in bank- ruptcy of Walter Jones, fish merchant, Swan- sea, subject to a payment of 170 at once and E6612 months hence, Party. Wall Litigation, A case that has been before the Court on several occasions came up for settlement. T. J. Rice, a grocer, of Sketty, sued the Swansea United Brewery Company for damages sus- tained in respect of thp rebuilding of the Bush Inn, adjoining his premises. The parties, it appeared, had now agreed^that the building should proceed according to plan, and that the wall should be a party one and compen- sation be payable to the plaintiff. The Judge row awarded the amount of damages, finding for the plaintiff £20, but giving defendants costs up to April 24th, when an injunction was sought, and 45 for stoppage of the work in con- sequence. Mr Llewelyn Williams, M.P. (in- structed by Messrs Gee and Edwards) was for plaintiff, and Mr Meager (instructed by Mr Aeron Thomas) defended.

BRECON FREEMASON'S FUNERAL. On Monday aftternoon the remains of Mr John fivans (Assize truftipeter at Brecon, and formerly bandmaster of the 3rd Batalion Seuth Wales Borderers) were interred in St. David's Churchyard, Brecon. There was a large attend- ancc of sympathisers, including Mr A. Walford Hughes, W.M., and 36 other members of the Brecon Lodge of Freemasons (of which the de- ceased was a very old officer), Superintendent T. Flye, and a contingent of the Breconshire Constabulary, and representatives of the officers of H.M. Prison, Brecon. Rev. D. Saunders Jones (vicar of St. David's), Rev. Marmaduko Gwynne Price, and Rev. J. Davies (rector of Vaynor) officiated.

Irish Slander Suit. ] 4 £5 DAMAGES AND COSTS. The final stage of the Irish society slander action was reached on Monday at the Four Courts, Dublin, before Mr Justice Kenny and a County Dublin special jury. The plaintiff, the Hon. Alexis Roche, of Assolds, Kanturk, Co. Cork, a brother of Lord Fermoy claimed £3,000 damages from Sir Timothy O'Brien, Bart., of Lohort Castle, Mallow, for having at a meet of the Du- hallow hounds at Subulner, on 7th March, 1908, used these words, (plaintiff) are a liar, a thief, and a swindler. You live by swindling, and to my knowledge have lived by swindling for twenty years." "The defendant alleged that the words are true in substance and in fact, and puts forward eight specific charges of al- leged fraud and misrepresentation in horse dealing transactions against the plaintiff. Mr Justice Kenny commenced his summing up to the jury at 2.30 p.m. His Lordship said the case was exceptional in the length of time it had taken and in the tremendous demand it made on the human memory. The occurrences with which they Were dealing extended over a period of 18 years, and in fact they were trying eight different slander actions rolled into one. At the July Assizes in Cork in 1908 this case had embarked <1n trial, and had proceeded for a couple of days, when it became abortive under the following circumstances. There was tampering with the jury, amounting to what lawyers knew as interfering with the course of justice. It was a criminal offence, which might have been proceeded on by indictment. The Lord Chief Baron made an order for the attach- ment of Sir Timothy O'Brien for contempt of Court. That came before the Divisional Court of the King's Bench in November or December last, and being of opinion that there were no mitigating circumstances of any sort the Court fined Sir Timothy O'Brien JE300, and in addition made an order that he pay all the costs of the trial in Cork, which had- been wasted by his conduct there. The main issue for the jury Was whether on the 7th of March, 1908, the Words used by defendant to Roche were true in substance and in • fact. Neither he (the Judge) nor the juor knew any- thing about the statement that had been made that Mr Roche Was bolstered up by political and other influences. Unless the defendant were determined, as he seemed to be, to drive Mr Roche out of Cork altogether he should have let this matter alone. Before the jury could find these charges proved they must be satisfied, as they would have to be if Roche stood in the dock for a criminal offence. The jury found a. verdict for the plaintiff for

WIFE'S CONFESSION. In the Divorce Court on Monday—before the President, Sir John Bigham—a case was heard in which William Llewellyn Jones, a collier, of Blaengarw, sued for a divorce from Maud Winifred Jones on the ground of her adultery. The suit was undefended. Mr W. o. Willis (instructed by Mr T. EvaD Jones, Cardiff,) ap- peared for the petitioner, and stated that the marriage took olace on 11th Januarv. 1902, and the partias had lived in Herbert-street, Blaen- garw. The wife before the marriage was a bar- maid. They only lived together two months, and it seemed that they lived unhappily because the wife drank, and the petitioner also heard rumourg with regard to her conduct. He accused her of adultery, and she said she had committed adultery and that she had married the wrong man. She left the petitioner and got employment at dif- ferent hotels. Petitioner gave evidence and said that after his wife left him he met her in the street, and she admitted she was leading an immoral life. When she left him he under- stood she was going to jive with her mother in Pearl-street, Cardiff. believed that for a time she was a barmaid at Abercynon. Other evidence was given to show that the respondent had committed misconduct in Cardiff, and a confession to that effect made by her was read. A decree nisi was granted.

PRESSMEN'S TOUR. Visiting the Provinces. The Imperial Press delegates on Monday started on a tour of the provinces, which is to extend to the end of next week. On Monday they visited the Daimler, motor ■ works at Coventrv and motored to Warwick Castle where they were entertained to luncheon by the Earl and Countess of Warwick. Later they proceeded to Oxford and were present at an illuminated fete jn the gardens of Worcester College. Throughout the journey they were welcomed by the Mayors of Coventry, War- wick, and Stratford, and along the line of route many thousands assembled and gave an enthusiastic greeting. Mr Haldane and Defence. Mr Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speaking in London on Monday night at a banquet of a company of Bor- derers, said that gathered the im- pression made last on the Imperial Press delegates was tee of relief at the extent- to which the Army problems had been solved. A Continental army was unnecessary in this country because it would be a great strain on our resources, and did not come first in order of necessity. The first was the fleet, and it was necessary to have an army organisation to make the fleet effective. The Colonies were now recognising that the future depended on Empire defence as a whole.

MARYLEBONE TORY SPLIT. Lord R. Ceciland His Constituents A meeting of Marylebone Constitutional Union on Monday night to consider the position of Lord Robert Cecil rejected by 78 votes to 64, a. proposal to rescind a previous resolution by which the Union committed itself to support Lord Robert in view of the pledge he gave on March 31st. About 500 attended. Seen subsequently, Lord Robert, who at- tended the meeting said in his speech he had fully maintained the attitude he had pre- viously assumed. He would certainly be a candidate at the next election. Mr Brain, honorary secretary. East Maryle- bone Tariff Reform League, seen after the meeting, declared East Marylqbono members of the Union were outvoted upon the motion by members from West Marylebone. East Maryle- bone Tariff Reformers would immediately con- vene a meeting of the East Marylebone Con- servative and Liberal Unionist Association, ,lDCC members of that association to undertake the work of registration, and secure a candidate in full accord with the four car- dinal points of the Birmingham programme.

THE MISSING MilliONAIRE. Naples, Saturday Night.—The mystery of the disappearance of Mr Holland Bennett, an American millionaire, from the liner Berlin, between Naples and Genoa, still remains un- solved. jftrs Bennett, a strikingly pretty w^man, states that her husband had recently suffered from nervous prostration, but she does not for a moment believe that he committed suicide. The couple were only married four months ago, and had just concluded their honeymoon tour in Europe. Mr Bennett, who was a successful lawyer of Boston, had a large sum of money in his posses- sion-a fact which warrants the supposition that he may have been the victim of foul play. Several of the Berlin's passengers state that they saw Mr Bennett three hours after the liner left Genoa, at which time he was guietly smok- ing on the promenade deck. The Berlin left to-day for New York, and Mrs Bennett, who is quite heart-broken, is returning home by the vessel—Central News.

CONSECRATED BREAD. On Monday morning at a Court of Arches held at Church House, Westminster, applica- tion was made to the Dean of Arches (Sir Lewis T. Dibdin) for the admission of articles in a case against the Rev. Oliver Partridge Henly, of Wolverton St. Mary. Defendant was not present. Mr Kemp, counsel for the Bishop of Oxford, read the ai tides, in which it was alleged that Mr Henly had reserved the consecrated bread after Holy Communion, that the reserved Sacrament was kept in a tabernacle on the altar, and that after evensong on a certain date there was solemn, ceremonious benediction of the congregation with the consecrated bread. Defendant, it was contended, had thereby offended against the law, being guilty of con- tumacy and contempt of the Court of Arches and its jurisdiction, and incorrigibleness and obstinate disobedience of the Church. The articles, after being amended in some small particulars, were admitted, and it was directed that a copy be served on the defen- dant prior to trial. ^—

CHETWYND DIVORCE. In the Divorce Court onM onday Mrs Rosalind Chetwynd, daughter of a New York gentleman, was granted a decree nisi with costs against her husband, Mr George Guy Chetwynd, son of Sir George Chetwynd, on the grounds of deser- tion and adultery. The suit was undefended. Counsel said the marriage took place in 1902, and the parties lived happily until two years ago, when, owing to differences, respondent left his wife. Petitioner obtained a decree of restitution of conjugal rights, with which re- spondent had not complied. This constituted desertion, and adultery was proved.

SWANSEA ASYLUM SCHEME. Mr G. T. Hive, an expert on asylum construc- tion. who was appointed adviser to the Swan- sea Corporation, has provided estimates for a fully equipped asylum for the borough on a site at Cefn Coed. For an asylum of 800 patients complete hia estimate is £184,000, land £.1.6,060, and equipment at £20 a bed— £ 16,000—total £216060, For an asylum with an administra- tive department for 800 but patients' accom- modation for 600 the total estimated cost is I £189060. For an asylum with administrative department for 600 and patients quarters for 400 the total estimated cost o f di.fiffl.

Strange Menage.. DIVORCE COURT JUDGE'S COMMENTS. These were most singular domestic arrangements," remarked Mr Justice Bigham in an undefended divorce suit brought by Mr Alfred Thomas Tucker for the dissolution of his marriage on the ground of his wife's miscon- duct with Dr. Crossman. Petitioner, a wealthy man, was married in Australia, and came to England in 1906, taking a house at Netvcastle, where co-respondent, also a wealthy man, with a motor-car, lived with Mr and Mrs Tucker. One day Mrs Tucker made a confession of misconduct with Crossman, who was then in the house. Mr Tucker refused to believe it, and even when Crossman himself confessed misconduct, Tucker still refused to credit the story. Strange," commented his Lordship. Mr Tucker, continuing his story, said his wife and Crossman the next day said they had made bogus confessions to make witness jealous. In December of last year the husband and wife and Crossman went to London together, and after staying at the Waldorf Hotel they went to Dr. Crossman's flat in New Cavendish- street, where they all lived together for some weeks. Later, when they returned to New- castle. things became impossible." Witness consulted his solicitor. His Lordship Was Crossman in the house ? Witness Yes, my Lord. Did you tell him what you were going to do ? —Yes. Did he say anything ?—He did not seem to care. These were most singular domestic arrange- ments. What did the solicitor advise you to do ?—He told me to turn him cut. Very good advice, too, I should say. Did you act on it ?—No. What sort of a man is he ? Is he bigger than you ?—Well, yes, he is bigger. Witness said his wife afterwards packed up her belongings and went to live with Crossman at the flat in London. His Lordship granted a decree, remarking, I don't know whether I ought to say any- thing about costs. I think the conduct of the husband most singular. I don't know whether he is a fool, or what he is, but I suppose he must have a decree."

THE CHURCH PAGEANT. Kensitites Protest. There was hardly a vacant seat at the two performances of the English Church Pageant in the Fulham Palace Grounds on Saturday. There had been many anxious inquiries by telephone as to whether the afternoon perform- ance would be given, but nearly all the seats were occupied when the pageant opened. Not- withstanding the inclement weather that had prevailed all the -week, the ground was in good condition,, and the players, many of whom were without covering for their feet or legs, were as enthusiastic as ever. The pageant had been judiciously cut since the opening day, and the last scene at night is now over about 10.45. Among the spectators on Saturday were Lord Aberdeen, Lord and Lady Pentland, Mr George Wyndham, M.P., the Countess Grosvenor, and a large number of bishops. "Organised by the Protestant Truth Society and the Wycliffe preachers, of which Mr J. A. Kensit is secretary, a demonstration took place on Saturday afternoon as a protest against the pageant. The chief cause of complaint is that all this distorted presentation of history is clearly for a purpose—that the undoing of the glorious Reformation by traitorous Romanis- ing clergy may become more easily possible." A procession was formed at the Hammer- smith Broadway, and marched to Eelbrook Common, where a protest meeting was held. The Colchester Pageant. The Colchester Pageant is to be opened by the Lord Mayor of London oif June 21st. Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll has signified her intention of being present on the 23rd, and among other distinguished visitors to the pageant will be members of the Russian Council of the Empire and the Duma.

MOTOR CAR AND TRAP. SMASH NEAR HAVERFORDWEST. Motorist Sued. At Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday —before Judge Bishop—James Lewis, marine store dealer, Spring pardens, Haverfordwest, sued D. BradbHry Jones, 5. King-street, Car- marthen, cycle dealer, for £17 10s, damages sus- tained to plaintiff's horse and trap by reason of the defendant not stopping his motor car. Mr R. T, P, Williams was for plaintiff, and Mr Marlay Sampson (instructed by Mr Thomas Walters, Carmarthen) was for the defendant. Plaintiff said that on October 17th he was pro- ceeding to Tierson sale, near Haverfordwest,* when he met a motor car driven by the defen- dant's servant As soon as the horse saw the car it became restive, and lie at once signalled to the car to stop, but the driver did not pull up until he was five yards from the horse's head. The horse was then on the ground, and plaintiff was himself thrown from the trap. Defendant's driver, Arthur Thomas, Carmar- then, said he stopped the car as soon as he recognised the plaintiff's hand up. His Honour awarded the plaintiff £10 damages.

r DANGEROUS PLAYGROUND. Swansea Child's Sad Death. On Tuesday the Swansea Borough Coroner held an inquest touching the death of Beatrice May Smeatham (6), No. 37, Strand. The mother said the spot where the child-was burnt was a- favourite playground with children. The child's frock was of flannelette. Bert Eaton said he saw the child running towards the electrical station enveloped in flames. He took his jacket off and wrapped the child in it. The spot where the ashes were tipped was partly enclosed as Corporation property. Children had' often been warned away. They made a rush for hot cinders for fuel. Witness was com- plimented by the coroner for his promptitude. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," and added a rider it was advisable the place should be entirely enclosed.

RECORD MONOPLANE FLIGHT. Issy-Ies-Moulineaux, Saturday.—This after- noon M. Bleriot executed a flight here with his monoplane No. 12, carrying two passengers— MM. Fourmier and Santos Dumont—besides himself. This feat is unexampled for a mono- plane. The weight of the machine with the three passengers was 565 kilogrammes (about 1,2321bs.). The monoplane covered 1,000 yards with its load at a height of from 15 to 20ft.— Reuter. Mourmelon-lc-Grand (Marne), Saturday.—Mr Latham to-day made a single flight in his mono- plane lasting1 43 minutes. To-morrow Mr Latham will attempt to beat Mr Wilbur Wright's record for duration of flight.— Reuter.

DIAMOND WORTH £75,000. Paris, Saturday.—The celebrated Hope Diamond is to be sold here by public auction on the 24th inst. The stone, which is now in London, was purchased on the disposal of the Hope collection by an American dealer, who sold it last year to its present owner. M. Habib It was at one time valued at £25,000, but it is stated that it is now expected to realise some- thing like treble that amount.—Reuter.

CAERLEON ENDOWED SCHOOLS. The quarterly meeting of the governors of the Caerleon Endowed Schools was on Monday under the presidency of the Rev. F. W. G. Whitfield. An annual allowance of £50 was voted to Miss K. Powell, the late mistress of the infants' department, hp. state of her health having necessitated her resignation. It was resolved to let the field adjoining the schools for building purposes, its present tenancy to be subject to three months' notipe, and that its utilisation for recreative purposes be restricted to children in regular attendance at the day schools.

GENERAL BOOTH'S VISIT. At a meeting of the Barry District CounA on Monday evening, presided over by Mr D. Lloyd, J.P., it was decided upon a division to express sympathy with the resolution of the Glamorganshire Welsh Congregational Associa- tion in favour of a stricter observance of the Sabbath. It was stated that General Booth, in the course of his visit to South Wales on August 20th, wouid visit Barry, and it was decided to accord him a civic reception.

OUT-RELIEF BY FALSE PRETENCES. Another Bridgend Prosecution. John Lewis, an oiler, and Mary Lewis, his wife, of Railway-terrace, Caerau, Macstcg, were summoned at Bridgend on Saturday for obtaining out-relief by false pretences from the Bridgend and CJowbridge Board of Guar- dians. Mr William David, relieving officer, said that the defendants became chargeable on 22nd May. The woman told him her only income was 4s each from two lodgers, and Is from her husband's club. Witness had since ascertained that the male defendant received JE5 a year, a quarter share of the rents of some houses left by his father, also 8s a week from two clubs, and the woman earned 5s for cleaning a chapel. The Bench imposed a fine of £2 and costs on each defendant, or 10 days' imprisonment.

5,000 PEASANTS MASSACRED? St. Petersburg, Sunday. — The Novoye Vremya," in a telegram from Astara, reports that the Persian robber tribe of Shahoevens has raided the Ardebie district and massacred 5,000 defenceless peasants. The Russian Con- sulate is crowded with refugees demanding protection.—" Times telegram, per Press Association.

Rector and Parishioners. FRICTION AT TAFF'S WELL ADJOURNED VESTRY MEETING. Indignant Protests. The adjourned Easter vestry of St. James Church (Eglwvsilin parish), Taffs Well near Cardiff,) was held on Monday night, the rector, Rev. Lloyd Rees.presiding over a large attend- ance. The Rector apologised for his inability to attend the previous meeting, which had been adjourned to secure his attendance, and said he understood that all the business that re- mained to be transacted was the election of officers. A few parishioners demurred, and Mr John Thomas remarked that any church busi- ness might be dealt with. Colonel Arthur James: To come to the point, vicar, matters stand like this. You are aware of all the trouble this church has been in, and the people interested in it feel deeply grieved at the manner in which the late curate (Rev. J. H. Jenkins) was treated. It would be a great wrench for people who have worshipped here a great number of years—some 20 and some 40 —to leave the place, and they want some guarantee or other to get a man here to attend to them. It was very annoying to find the curate at Nantgarw and Senghenydd when he was needed at St. James's. Colonel Jaipes referred to what he called the deplorable, state of things at Nantgarw and Taff's Well before the advent ot Mr Jenkins, and urged that unless the place at St. James's was better looked after it would go back again to its previous state. The Rector said that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to secure for St. James's better attention if the means allowed it. You must remember," he added, that after an appointment is made I make myself responsible for a certain stipend, and if that stipend is not forthcoming I can be taken to the County Court. Therefore, I must be care- ful, cautious, and certain that I have some source to tap for the means. I shall have before tlfe end of the year four assistants in the parish, and their combincd salarics will come to very much more than heceive myself. If you think it is reasonable that I should make myself respon- sible for further liabilities I hardly think it is [air;" Colonel James said this was hardly the point. He pointedNout that although the actual responsibility to pay the salaries was on the vicar, certatm amounts came from the Ecclesi- astical Commissioners and other funds, while the congregation guaranteed a certain sum. And a good man, vicar." he said, can very much affect the offerings." Rev. Lloyd Rees pointed out that the greater part of the grant— £ 60—was made to Nantgarw, and replying to a question, he said it was not in his power to apportion the money. Colonel James, after discussing the various grants, asked wha.t better position could be offered St. James's than the present one ? The Rector I can you no better posi- tion. I cannot find the money. Colonel James: It is ridiculous that the place where the greater population is must be neglected. The people feel they ought to have a greater proportion of service. The Rector I cannot hold out any hopes. I don't understand the pecsonal element—a church is a place of worship. Colonel James: You ought never to men- tion the personal element—that is the unfor- tunate part of it. The personal element has lost Mr Jenkins, and it is a great loss to the parish, and the poor people especially. Mrs Colonel Jaiiies: Cannot the Bishop help us ? The Rector I am afraid he cannot. Mrs James For it is a great pity to lose a whole congregation like this. The Rector I had the offer the other day of a chapel-the whole congregation were pre- pared to come into the church and the minister was confirmed last Monday. But in this crisis what was the result ? I could not get one per- son who would help me. I believe that to be one of the most telling arguments on a political platform in favour of Disestablishment. Colonel James I would cot like to give my opinion of it. Mr Tom Edwards said that as Church people in Taff's Well this matter was not only a pe sonal one. I am very much afraid," he pro-, ceeded," that the church here will turn over to the chapel. Church Disestablishers would very much like to see that and Churchmen in Taff's Well want to avoid it is possible. We want you to help us to stick to the Established Church. We feel deeply on the way we have been treated; we have no voice in anything. We take it that the Church of England is some- thing greater than a market place, where people may come and go, and we Jodie to you as head of the pariah to help us. Unless something is done I am airaid it will be A Question of Retrogression." The Rector explained that the grants in re gard to Taff's Well, and Nantgarw could not be duplicated nor increased for the reason that the population would not allow it. He re- ferred to other parts of the parish compared with which Taffs Well was very well off, .Colonel James said the people of St. James's wanted an equitable division of the curate's time. Mr John Thomas said he had attended the church for 16 years and he would be very sorry to leave. The Rector Why this question of leaving the church I cannot understand. Mrs John Thomas Because we have been so badly treated—that is why, sir. Mrs Colonel James You have not come to see us—you never came near us when we were most anxious. Mr Jenkins was practically driven away. The Rector: He sent in his resignation. Colonel James That is a way of putting it, of course. Mrs James said that the Church people greatly resented the treatment of the late curate. Colonel James: We are not, vicar, going to be ruled by any psftticular individuals in the parish, and we must get a way. out of this diffi- culty. The Rector: Then I repeat I don't see it is possible to alter the position. The point at issue was discussed at great length, and the possibility of the church build- ing being handed over to the congregation was mooted. The Rector said it was not his to give. A Further Adjournment. Mr William Evans. a veteran office-holder, announced that after occupying the position of vicar's warden for 25 years he felt obliged to resign. The Rector urged him to reconsider what he described as a hasty decision, but Mr Evans would not go back on his resolution. Reverting to the former qllestion, the Vicar said a church could not be carried on by one pulling this way and another a different way. There should be unanimity. Colonel James That little homily would have done well a few months ago. Wre entirely agree with you. The Rector, answering a question, said if the funds could be got, St. James's would have a curate to-morrow. He added that he was under no obligation at all to continue services at St. James's. If you, as Church people, try to drag the Church into this matter—well, you will not be true Churchpeople." It was at length decided to adjourn the vestry to secure an arrangement, the vicar promising to do his best to meet the wishes of the -congregation.

BARGOED FIRE BRIGADE. A meeting of Gelligaer Urban District Council was held on Monday, Mr Ed. Richards, J.P., presiding. A letter was read from Captain Lindsay, chief constable, in reply to jPe Coun- cil, stating that the police could not undertake the duties of the Bargoed Fire Brigade, but he suggested that the fire appliances and an alarm should be placed in tiie police station, so that the policc might communicate with the brigade. Dr. John Richards remarked it would not now he necessary to present a petition from tradesmen and residents of Bargoed against the proposed disbandment of the brigade. The letter was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee. Councillor Lewis ^dwards moved that recreation grounds be provided for Bed- linog, Fochriw, and Tirphil. The chairman asked that the Hengoed Ward should be included. This was agreed to. and it was decided to take steps for the provision of the grounds. The Council adopted the report of Mr Ll. Watkins, mining engineer, in reference to the hospital site at Gwaunarllwyddes Uchaf. The Council considered the site favourable, and resolved to write to the Local Government Board to that effect..

47 LB. SALMON. A salmon of 47!lh. was caught in a coracle net on Thursday at Cilgerran, on the River Teifi, Pembrokeshire. The fish measured 4ft. 2in. in leneth, and 2ft. 2in. in girth. The tail was 1ft. 2in. wide. This salmon," said Mr R. B. Marston, editor of the" Fishing Gazette," must be a record for the river. Fishermen do not think much of a fish caught in a. net. If it had been taken with rod and line it would have been an exceptional catch." v

SINGING FESTIVAL AT ABERDARE. The annual singing festival in connection with the Baptist Churches of Gadlys, Noddfa, andNebo, Aberdare, was held onMonday under the conductorsbip of Mr Arthur Thomas, G. and L., Gadlys. The juvenile festival was held in the morning at Nebo, Cwmdare, the presi- dent of the same being Mr John Ellis Davies. The adult festival was held in the afternoon and evening at Gadlys, the presidents for the respective gatherings being Mr David Bvans and Rev. D. Hopkins. The accompanists were Messrs Gomer Griffiths, Gadlys; Llewelyn James, Cwmdare, and Miss Edith Mary Thomas, Trecynon. In addition to numerous well-known hymn tunes which were sung, the anthems" Blant ffyddlon Seion Dewch," Da yw Moliana" and" Buddigoliath also formed part of the programme gone through, the solos in the latter being taken by Mr Fred E. Harris. Cwmdare. Solos were rendered by Miss Evans, Cwmdare. and Mrs Annie Evans, Gadlys, while Misses Edith Mary Thomas and, M. Thomas contributed a. duet. The secre-^ tarial duties were discharged by Mr Daniel Edwards, Gadlys.

-I Swansea Garden City. THE EXHIBITION POSTPONED. In connection with the South Wales Cottage Exhibition, arranged to be held at Town Hill, Swansea, under the auspices of the National Housing Reform Council, a meeting of the Exhibition Committee was held at the Guild- hall, Swansea., on Saturday afternoon, Coun- cillor David Harris presiding. Mr H. R. Aldridge, the organising secretary of the National Housing Reform Council, sub- mitted a letter he had at the request of that Council addressed to the town clerk of Swan- sea, a summary of which has already been pub- lished, advising that owing to the unprepared- ness of the site it is in the interests of a good exhibition that it be postponed until 1910. Mr Aldridge, in the course of an address, reviewed the position and complained of the antagonistic attitude of a local paper to the scheme. He gave figures to show that the work at Swan- sea was being done at a lower cost than at the previous exhibitions which had proved such a success. Indeed, with only 25 per cent. of the amount they would with good luck have opened the exhibition at Swansea this year. He now suggested that the exhibition be postponed till next year, and that people be in- formed they could go to work taking out the foundations so as to make a. start in February so as to open the model town fronf the middle of June till the end of October. He referred to the indisposition of the local builders to co- operate, and said even if not a single Swansea builder came he was prepared to get men from outside. A motion was proposed and seconded that the exhibition be postponed till 1910, and the Chair- man, in supporting, said this was a proposal he advocated some weeks ago, and he had no doubt when the roads were thoroughly com- pleted and the site shown off to the best advan- tage that the cottages now being erected would induce other people to secure sites, and that next year's exhibition would be a great success. He believed if they had 50 or 60 houses there different in character and showing what could be done in the way of housing reform that would thoroughly justify the exhibition being held. Alderman Morris (chairman of the Corpora- tion Housing Committee) said unfortunately the local builders did not seem to favour any- thing that might be done in the way of housing reform. Therefore he feared they would have to introduce outside builders. Mr Ruthen said he was of opinion that there were a dozen builders in Swansea who would participate, and so far from there being a boy- cott he could assure those present that it W'88 not the builders who were continually opposing this and other schemes of a like nature. When they read the local papers running down the site for all they were worth, could they expect the people of Swansea to do anything ? Alderman Morris said he heard that some people had failed to get tenders fromlocal builders. Mr Ruthen said he challenged proof of that.. He would get builders in Swansea to providing the finances were right. Councillor Gwynne expressed satisfaction at Mr Ruthen's statement, and after suggestions had been made that the Corporation should give facilities for stone to be got from an adjacent spot as well as cinders, and that the various workingmen's organisations should have the objects of the exhibition explained to them, the motion was carried unanimously.

WEST WALES BAPTISTS. License-holders Barred from Church Membership. The annual meeting of the Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Association was held at Adulam Chapel, Felinfoel. on Tuesday, the Rev. Enos George presiding. Mr Thomas Job, Llanelly. treasurer of the Home Mission Fund, said that during the last nine months the receipts towards this fund amounted to £39 2s 7d and the expenditure to JE92 15s. On the proposition of the Rev. H. Thomas. Cannar- N then, it was decided to recommend every church connected with the association to en- deavour to subscribe 10s in respect of every 50 members towards the fund. A prolonged dis- cussion took place with regard to the deeds of the various chapels connected with the asso- ciation. A proposition was submitted that the deeds be sent to Carmarthen sc that they could be kept in the safe of the association. It was decided that chapels which possess safes should retain the deeds, and those with- out safes should send them to Carmarthen. Rev. Williams, Cardigan, proposed that the association recommend to the churches that they should not receive henceforth into membership any persons who hold licences to sell intoxicating drinks. A delegate, in seconding the resolution, said it was a burn- ing question to the various chapels, although it was a wet one. (Laughter.) Rev. Conwil Evans, Carmarthen, in supporting, said it was a shame that a member of the Church of God should sell beer and hold shares in a brewery. After some considerable discussion the pro- position was carried. The following officers were elected:—President, Rev. George Hughes, Cardigan vice-president, Rev. B. Humphreys, ■F,elinioel, and Jtfr John Uoyd. Penybanlc, Carmarthen, was re-elected treasurer. The Rev. Abrahams, Newport, representative of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland, delivered an address on the new scheme of sustenance and ministerial training, which was referred to the consideration of the various churches. Rev. Hugh Jones, Llanelly, proposed a resolution regretting the inroads made by the pleasure seekers oa the sanctity of the Sabbath day. The resolution was carried unanimously.

LABOUR REPRESENTATION. Swansea District. A meeting of the Swansea District of the L.R.C. has been convened to be held at Neath. on Saturday next, for the purpose of adopting a Labour candidate to contest the seat at the next election. Three names have been before the branches, namely Messrs J. H. Thomas (A..S.R.S.), Cardiff; Ben Tillett, Dockers Union and Tom Griffiths, Steel Smelters' Society, Neath. Letters have been received by Mr Harry Ellis, secretary, to the effect that a Mr Thomas had not been selected by his society as a Labour candidate, and, therefore, his name could not be sub- mitted, and Mr Ben Tillett could not under- take the whole financial responsibility of an election. Mr Tom Griffiths fufilled the conditions of the local committee, and is now the only candidate left in the field. Hie branches have been circularised to agree to his adoption to contest the seat.

SHIPOWNERS AND GANGWAY. At Barry on Monday Robert Chas. Thompson, managing owner of the ss. Barrowdale, was summoned for neglecting to provide a gangway from that vessel whilst loading operations were proceeding in the No. 1 dock at Barry, when the provision of a gangway was reasonably practicable. Mr T. O. Edwards, inspector of factories, prosecuted, and Mr G. F. Forsdike, who defenided, contended that the wrong per- son had been summoned, because defendant had provided a gangway. The .captain should have been prosecuted, and not the owners, who resided at Sunderland, and had fulfilled their duty by providing a suitable gangway. Major- General Lee and Mr D. T. Alexander, on the Bench, were against this view, but eventually they agreed that a gangway was notxeasonably practicable, and dismissed the case.

SWANSEA SUNDAY CRUSADE. Dr. Rawlings on the Repulse. Dr. Rawlings, who on Sunday preached at the Wesley Chapel, Sketty, in the course of his remarks said that the serious defeat suffered by those in the Swansea Council Chamber who desired to safeguard the Christian day of rest from the desecrating hand of trade and of ordi- nary labour and pleasure was a matter of the gravest moment. Undoubtedly the explanation was to be found in the indifference and incon- sistency of Christian people, and possibly that repulse—be ought not to have said defeat, for the forces of righteousness were never defeated —was permitted in order that there might be a reconstruction and a readjustment in the atti- tude,of Christian people and the use they make of the Lord's Day.

PEMBROKESHIRE CENTENARIAN Death of Miss Evans, Little Haven. The death is announced at Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, of Miss Jeanette Elisa Evans, who had attained the remarkable age of 99 years. Born in 1S10, before the days of rail- ways, Miss Evans had lived in the reigns offive sovereigns. Deceased was of American ex- traction, ftut was also closely allied to an old Pembrokeshire family. For manv years she was principal of a high-class ladies school at Harrogate. On coming to Pembrokeshire she interested herself in various charitable works, and by her efforts the Walton Parish Schools were kept going. Deceased retained the use of her mental powers almost to the last.

DEATH OF AN AUTHORESS. Mrs Lavinia Ernestine Hunter, who wrote under the name of Mrs Talbot Hunter, died on Monday, at Sunderland, aged 59. Born in America she came to England at the end of the Civil War, and married Mr Francis Joseph Hunter, of London. On the death of her hus- band, she entered the dramatic profession and published a classic The Tragedy of Aurelian." In 1890 a drama from her pen, Lost to the world." was toured for 400 nights by the late Clarence Holt. Mrs Hunter, who also wrote short stories and serials, was seven years manager of Sunderland Theatre Royal.

The London Gazette states that Mr Charles Leonard Isaac, M.B., M.R.C.S., Mansel House, Swansea, and Mr Richard Thomas Williams, L.R.C.P., Cwmavon, Glamorgan, • have been appointed medical referees under the Workmen s Compensation Act for County Court Circuit No. 30, and to be attached more particularly to Swansea, Bridgend, and Maca. teg, and Brecknock County Courts.