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= By the Way. 2 1 City people are fond of asserting that all good things come oiu of the City. Among the latest notions which have emanated from that intellectual square mile is the wearing of waistcoat buttons in costly and curious jewels. One price- less set of waistcoat buttons is (says "M. A. P.") of large single black pearls, and others are of white pearls, turquoise, and topaz, while yet another is of amethysts, set in diamonds. I It was at Dinard, at a ball given by Mrs. Hughes Hallett, that the pretty American heiress (Miss Zimmerman), dressed as "The Belle of New York," met the Duke of Manchester, who, attired in a French bathing costume, with a towel draped toga-like about him, was creating a mild sensation in the crowded rooms. In fact, he was (says the Onlooker") asked to retire by the committee, but not before he had had un tour de valse with Miss Zimmerman. A discontented old lady shareholder turned up at the meeting of the Went- worth Gold Mines, N.S.W., and cross- examined the chairman, Earl Kilmorey, to such an extent that anally he said, "My dear madam, will you allow me to propose you as a director on the new board ?" And the old lady immediately replied, "Cer- tainly, I will." So it now remains for the earl to carry out his contract. Many of the London mining boards (remarks the "Sydney Bulletin") consist already largely of old women. Arrangements for enabling Lord Kit- chener to be placed in supreme com- mand of the British forces in South Africa were made weeks ago, when it was thought that Lord Roberts would have reached Pall Mall in time to take up the duties of Com- mander-in-Chief at the end of the present month. There is reason to believe that once, if not, indeed, twice, the order was on the point of being promulgated—it had, it is said, been actually reduced to black and white by the printer, and was only re-called at the last moment because of a change in Lord Roberts's plans. Here is a story told the other night at the prize-giving at the Birkbeck Institu- tion. A small boy who had been in- structed in the theory of the barometer, and in the results which follow from "nature's abhorrence of a vacuum," was asked in an examination paper to explain why. in baking, the juice in a fruit tart always runs up into the inverted cup which cooks generally place in the centre of the pie dish. After learnedly explain- ing the whole matter, this youthful scien- tist cautiously added the following pro- viso :—N.B.—The cup must not be more than 32ft. high. A systematic member of the staff of a paper devoted to baking interests has been at pains to compare his necestearv house- hold expenditure this with what it was in 1899, and the result is to show an advance of just under 20 per cent, in the cost of living. The items taken into account are coal, wood, oil, gas, bread, sugar, tea, butter, cheese, flour, lard, meat, potatoes, and rates, and the figures show that the quantities which cost 16s. 71(1. a year ago now cost £1 Os. 0- £ d.— an increase of 3s. 5d. The fixed-salary man had an inninsrs for thirty years, while prices were falling; but his day is over for the present. Mr. Henry Russell, the veteran com- poser, whose illness is just now a source of grave anxiety, can look back to a career which commenced before the Queen came to the throne. Born at Sheerness in 1813, Mr. Russell paid a professional visit to the New World in 1833, and on his return spent twenty years on the concert plat- forms of his native land. It is forty years since he formally retired but though per- sonally he has been out of sight he has not been lost to memory. In all some 800 songs are laid to his charge; but he is best remembered by "Cheer, boys, cheer," The Ship on Fire," "To the West, to the West," and "A Life on the Ocean Wave." If he lives, Mr. Russell will be eighty-seven on Christmas Eve. Colonel Ivor Herbert, who has been appomted assistant adjutant-general in South Africa, held the command of the militia force in Canada from 1890 to 1895. He joined tho Grenadier Guards thirty years ago when only nineteen, and won special distinction in the Eptian war of 1382. Two years later he went up the Nile with the expedition for the relief of Gordon, and again did excellent work. Then he was for four years military attache at St. Petersburg before he was selected to go to Canada. Colonel Her- bert is a grandson of the first Lord Llan- over—whose title became extinct on his death—and he married some years ago a daughter of the first Lord Londesborough, and sister of the present peer. Colonel Herbert will probably have command of the Colonial Volunteers from the war, who are to be reviewed by the Queen early in the new year. .1,i7: A return compiled by the officials ef the Board of Trade shows that the consump- tion of tea in the United Kingdom exceeds that of all other European countries and the United- States put together. While we consume six pounds of tea per head of the population, the Frenchman ia content with 0.051b., the German with 0.111b., and the Dutchman alone exceeds thi pound. Even the Russian, who practically monopolises the whole vast quantity of China-grown tea that is exported, only Consumes 0.821b. The American barely attains the pound limit; yet, cross St. Lawrence, and the ratio rises to 4.721b. penetrate to the Southern Cress, and you find that the average has risen t o7.701b. It seems a happy thing for the tea-producing countries, and especially for British India and Ceylon, whence comes most of the tea that is drunk in these islands. Tea-pla.nting is essentially a British industry. Japan sends most of her surplus stock to the United States, and China, as we have aid, finds in Rus- sia her leading customer. If, ou the other hand, our national bias had been for coffee, we should have been fostering an alien industry and enriching the planters of the South American Republic*

Alleged Misfeasance by Directors. MR. JOHN CORY'S APPEAL. An important appeal was cpensd in the House of Lords on Thursday (before the Lord Chancellor and LurcIa Macnagliten, Davey, Shand. and Brampton). It was at the instance of Mr. Charles E. Dovey, the liquidator of the National Bank of Wales, who sought to recover a large sum of money from Mr. John Cory, of Cardiff, which the appellant alleged had been lost to the bank through the misfeasanc,2 of the directors, of whom he was one. The National Bank of Wnl-es was now being womnd up voluntarily. The summons sought to obtain a declaration that Mr. Cory, as a director of the bank, was guilty of mis- feasance (1) hi paying dividends out of capital, (2) in making improper advances to directors, and (3) in making improper advances to cus- tomers who were or were reputed to be insol- vent or unable to re-pay, and asked that Mr. Cory should be ordered to re-pay to the liquidator of the bank the full amount of all losses caused by such acts of misfeasance, with interest and costs. The bank was incorporated in 1879, with a capital of £ 2,000,000 in shares of £ 20 each. The bank went into liquidation in 189i. The prin- cipal cause of the failure seemed to have been the absorption at the end of 1690 of the insol- vent banking undertaking of Pugh. Jones, and Co. Another cause was that throughout its career advances were freely made without proper security and treated from year to year as good assets after they had become bad. Two of the directors and the general manager had been sentenced to imprisonment or penal servitude for fraud in connection with the bank's affairs. Another had surrendered all his property to the liquidator. Another was insolvent. The present appeal was to determine to what extent, if any, Mr. Cory ought to be held responsible for the disaster. The sum- mons comprised three distinct cases dependent on different questions of fact and different principles of law. As regards one of the cases made the summons represents a common law action for negligence, and it alleged in effect that the respondent and ot,her directors negli- gently made advances of money to irre- sponsible persons without proper s-ecurity. Damages amounting to £ 50,000 were claimed under that head. Another case made was that Mr. Cory and other directors made advances to the directors of the bank, contrary to the express provisions of the company's articles of association and to their own regulations, and that they were liable, as upon breaches of trust, for £ 56,000, and that these breaches of trust must be held to be fraudulent so as to deprive the respondent of the benefit of the Statute of Limitations. The third case was that the respondent and other directors paid dividends out of capital to the extent of L86,000, and on the ground that in obtaining the sanction of the shareholders for their dividends they were guilty of fraud, so that the Statute of Limitations would net apply. By agreement the Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales (which was joined as a respondent in the appeal) paid and discharged the liabilities of the National Ban of Wales. After discharging the liabilities of the bank, and crediting the National Bank of Wales with the realised and ascertained value of all assets, together with SIID 000 as the value of the goodwill of the bank and C5,000 as compensa- tion to tho directors, there remained a defl- ficiency of £ 84,392. The liquidator made two calls of LZ 10s. per share on the contributories of the bank. and a further call would be necessary The liquidator said that upon investigation lie found that between 1884 and 1890 £ 52,986 had been improperly paid by way of dividends; L37,731 was the loss on advances on credits given to directors, and £ 43,087 was the loss upon advances improperly made to customers. Between 1884 and 1890, according to the liqui- dator, there was a very large amount of bad debts, consisting of advances made at the various branches largely unsecured and wholly irrecoverable. Instead of writing off- these debts, the directors treated them as assets at their par value, and as such they found their way into the balance-sheet right down to the liquidation of the bank. Some of the persons from whom these debts were due were bankrupt and many of the debts had long been dormant accounts. Many others were represented by bills which had been past due for years. Nevertheless, the moneys due were treated in the balance-sheet as aesets at par value. In some cases further advances were made to persons whose existing debt the directors must have known to have been irre- coverable. The extent to which these courses were adopted was so great that even if th43 unquestionably bad debts alone had been omitted from the assets in the balance-sheet the balance-sheet would have shown a lo?s on every year. The total loss amounted to aboui half a million. Mr. Justice Wright ordered that Mr. Cory should pay to the liquidator P,54,787, being composed, with inte- rest. of t.he dividends wrongly paid. The Court of Appeal reversed this finding. Sir Robert Reid, Q.C., who opened the case for the appellant, said there wag a question which was not pressed by Mr. Swinfen Eedy in the court below, but which ought to be stated at once to their lordships. It was whether or not the Metropolitan Bank of Eng- land and Wales, now respondents before the House, oucfht to be appellants—in other words, whether the substantial person who should appear on the record as plaintiff ought to be the bank. and not the liquidator. The ques- tion depended upon an agreement made subse- quent to the Metropolitan Bank taking over the business of the National Bank of Wales. He thought, however, it would be necessary to state some of the facts before that question canld be decided. 1 Tho Lord Chancellor: Can the question be properly postponed, so as to a,llow the argu- ment to go on ? Mr. Swinfen Eady: Yes. Lord Davey: I understand it is said in suh- stance the appellant is not a competent appel- lant? Sir R. Reid: Precisely. That was the point which had been taken in the court below, but the record remained, and it was suggested that the record could not be alterecf. The Lord Chancellor-. At any rate, we will hear the facts from you. Sir R.. Rcid then proceeded to state the arrangement under which the Metropolitan took over the National Bank of Wales, and he might state that the assets fell far short of the liabilities of the bank. Lord Davey: So it might be said that the Metropolitan Bank had an interest in dimi- nishing the value of the assets taken over. Sir R. Reid: That might be said, of course, but there was no allegation that that had been done. Coming to the question which he had raised at the opening. The Lord Chancellor asked if anyone insisted that the Metropolitan Bank ought to be joined as appellants. Mr. Swinfen Eady said his point was that the Metropolitan Bank ought to have been joined with the liquidator. The Lord Chancellor: What do you want? MIl Swinfen Eady: To have the Metropolitan Bank joined as co-aufclicant. He said there was no appellant. The Lord Chancellor: Does the Metropolitan Bank refuse to join? Sir R. Reid: I cannot say. Mr. Sheldon: The bank is prepared to be joined as appellants rather than see the case shelved on a question of that sort. The Lord Chancellor: So that get rid of that point. Sir R. Reid then proceeded to argue the case on its merits, contending that Mr. Cory was clearly liable for misfeasance. The Lord Chancellor: Is it admitted the only question is one of negligence? Is it called something worse? Sir R. Reid: As I am for the liquidator I might perhaps be inclined to use a worse term, but I do net. and I admit at once that there is no question of moral guilt. He then pro- ceeded to deal with the accounts for the years during which Mr. Cory was a director in order to show that there had been great negligence, for which Mr. Cory ought to be held liable. The further hearing was adjourned.

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[ Comments and Criticisms. oil BY "COCHFARF." I wish to acknowledge many messages of "COCHFARF." congratulation upon my new undertaking. The goodwill expressed by many, and pro- mise of assistance given by others, arc unaffectedly appre- ciated. My old friend, Odlwr Bychan's verses appeared with the distinction of a separate headline in yesterday's Evening Express." There is OlD matter of social reform which claims "he attention of every thougiuful citizen, and that is the statutory treatment of habitual drunkards. It is true that a rec-nt Act of Parliament deals with th2 ques- tion, but it is so encumbered with what its promoters intended to be safeguards as to make it practically unworkable. It is a matter of common knowledge that police- court habitues are well versed in the laws which they most frequently transgress, and are capable of availing themselves of every loophole of esca^Je from the penalties provided by the statutes. If, therefore, they succeed in evading oonviction beyond a certain number per year the new Act is inapplicable. Again, there are no public institutions where even the few who get within the operation of this Act can be sent, if their inebrity is accompanied by any other moral shortcoming. Therw there is no provision for assisting discharged inmates of inebriate homes. Let us suppose an average dipsomaniac without home or friends arriving in Cardilf after, say, twelve months' ;ncarceratiou in an inebriate home. Whatever benefit he has received whilst he was "away," either in moral courage or in the extinction of drink craving. and however determined :he. may be not to return to his old habits, still, he cannot seek any "friends" excepting in his old haunts. and all the benefit he has obtained is imme- diately endangered by his being put to the severest possible tes: in tiiis way. I am not a statesman, and I cannot venture an opinion as to how best to deal with this aspect of the question, but, as one who is frequently called noon to administer the law as it now stands, I feel it my duty to point out to social reformers tho inadequacy of the pres2nt Act of Parliament. I am at least as jealous as the average Briton of the liberty of the subject, but some of the well-tneaning, but ill-advised, "safe- guards" of the Act of 1898 will have to be relaxed and more descretion given to those who are called upon to administer, so as to enable them to deal with each case upon its merits, and the Legislature should be called upon to provide more complete legal machi- nery to protect patients upon their discharge after a commitment to a "home." The question of dealing with inebriates who are also criminal or immoral is so difficult as to require mature reflection, and perhaps readers who have given the matter attention will be good enough to suggest a solution. If temperance workers give a little attention to practical methods of reform the movement they labour so much for will not be unbene- fited. In sending me a congratulatory note upon my debut as a journalist, a valued correspon- dent. who is a. trained sanitarian, hopes that the result of the action of the Car- diff Health Committee may result in the removal of the Havannah "hulk," notwith- standing its historical interest, and that more comfortable quarters will be provided for the lads who are now housed between its decks, The old ship is unquestionably an eyesore to everyone who comcs_ within sight of it. No doubt, the authorities who govern this useful institution have numberless difficulties to con- tend with in their praiseworthy efforts to con- duct its business; and, as to its sanitation, Messrs. Thompson and Mackintosh rightly claim a suspension of judgment until their critics have examined the locus in quo. Their ocurteous offer should be immediately taken advantage of by the members of the Cardiff Health Committee, so that all possible infor- mation should he in their possession when the matter comes up for discussion again. One of the latter day surprises of Cardiff is Mr. Harpur's (the highly-esteemed borough engineer of Cardiff) lecturing triumph at the Town-hall at the ratepayers' meeiing on Tuesday night last. It was highly ap- preciated and I, understand that Mr. Harpur has already been requested to repeat his explanation in a more set form. Here is an opportunity for the political clubs of the Western District to jcyji in a non-political service by organising a meeting to deal with the Western Sewerage Scheme, with Ir. Harpur as exponent of the different proposals now before the public. If it would not be taxing Mr. Harpur's good nature too much a similar gathering might be got, together at the Eastern end of the town. The more Car- diff people know of our estimable borough engineer the more will they appreciate the conscientious manner in which he fulfils the duties of his office. Some correspondents afreet to treat the local agitation against street noisss in a very airy fashion. I presume our views concerning them are governed by circumstances. Resi- dents in the neighbourhood of the main streets, or those who are callvd upon to perform office work in the central or Dock districts of the town, can gi;e instances of very irritating public cries and noises. A correspondent writes:- Passing through Queen-street last even- ing, I cams across a hawker selling Punch and Judy 3queak-ars, and, by way of adver- tising the musical (?) qualities of his. wares, lie constantly performed upon this hideous squeaker. Had I been compelled to pursue my duties within earshot of this incon- siderate purveyor of noise, there would be an additional patient at Bridgend Asylum or a new candidate for the rope in a very short time." Just so. But would not my friend—who is a public mau-include in the same category the man who calls to sell concert or tea party tickets, or "wan ts your influence" to get a bunder the corporation for his wife's sister' husband, or thinks he ought, to have an invi- tation to the mayor's banquet, or who would like to lie made a magistrate or the man who wishes to know if you are likely to be on the bench to-morrow." Whilst we are; about it. let us take a wide view of the task, and. deal with every imaginable social nuisance, even unto the man who has a baby who can say Dada before it is six months old, or the man who can r-ecite How Bill Adams won the Battle of Waterloo" better than Snazell. I fear it will be easier to convert Mr. Harpur into a belief in the bacteriological treatment of sewage than to stop the many street noises of Cardiff. More than that I cannot ?ay. I express no political opinion in this column, and here is a story bearing upon the evils oi political discussions. He was a bashful youth, and when he tried to frame a proposal to the girl of his heart his tongue glued itself to the roof of his mouth. As a diversion, he intro- duced politics, and then political bets. His eye suddenly brightened. "Wh-what do you say to making a little bet with me?" he'stammered desperately- "I've no objection," she sweetly answered. "Then," he went on. "let's go ahead and make a bet. If Lawrence is elected you w-will marry me." He could get no furiher, but she nobly came to his rescue. "I'll make a bet, too," she said "If Reed is elected you will agrse to marry me." There was a brief silence. Then a queer smile struggled across the face of theag-itated youth. Another smile lighted the countenance of the happy maid. "Why wait for the election returns?" he chuckled. "WlJy, indeed!" she echoed. The wedding came off before the election returns.

PETITION AGAINST DR. HARRIS. A WHIP ROUND FOR THE EXPENSES. With the payment of -,rl,ooo at the Law Courts in London on Thursday, as a deposit for the initial expenses in connection with the matter, the opening stages of the peti- tion against the return of Dr. Rutherfoord Harris, M.P. for the Monmouth Boroughs, are complete. We understand that the tl.,000 has been obtained by subscriptions amongst a number of prominent Liberals in Newport. A; previously stated, the petition is that of Thomas Embrey, of 43, Redland-street, Newport, builder and plas- terer, and Christopher Sweeting, of 7, Chelstone-place, Newport, glass bottle maker. The petitioners state that Frederick Ruthcrfoord Harris and his agents were guilty of illegal practices in that he and his agents on his behalf oefore, during, and after the said election respectively made payments in respect of the expenses incurred on account of and in respect of the conduct and management of the said election otherwise than by or through his election agent." The petitioners further say that "after the said election the said Frederick t Rutherfoord Harris was, by his election agent, guilty of illegal pfaciices in that his said election agent failed to comply with the requirements as to the return respect- ing the election expenses of the said Frederick Rutherfoord Harris." "That the said Frederick Rutherfoord Harris was, by his agents, guilty of illegal practices in that his agents before, during, and after the said election knowingly made, in contravention of the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act of 1883. payments on account of the conveyance of electors to and from the poll." "That the said Frederick Rutherfoord Harris was by himself, his election agent, and agents guilty of illegal practices by making and publishing before and during the election certain false statements of fact in relation to the personal character and conduct of Albert Spicer." "That the said Frederick Rutherfoord Harris was, by himself and his election agent, guiltv of illegal practices by print- ing, publishing, or posting bills, placards, and posters having reference to the elec- tion which fail to bear upon the face thereof the name and address of the printer or publisher." It is stated that Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C.. has been retained to lead the case for the petitioners, and that" the solicitors for Dr. Rutherfoord Harris, M.P. (Messrs. Hallam, Son, Coward, and Hawkesley) have already retained Mr. Gill. Q.C., Mr. Lewis Coward, and Lord Robert Cecil. The petition was lodged with the gatekeeper of the Law Court-? at ten o'clock on Mon- day night last. Tuesday was the last day for the petition, and on or hef'.vre Satur- day (to-morrow) notification of the petition having been lodged must be served upon Dr. Harris and his agent (Mr. Henry LongstafF). It is expected that the peti- tion will be heard in Monmouth, the place or nomination and return for the consti- tuency. RETURN OF CANDIDATES' EXPENSES. The following is a, summary of the return of the election expenses of Dr. Rutherfoord Harris, M.P., in connection with the recent Parliamentary contcst in the Monmouth Boroughs:—Returning officer's charges, IP145 3s. lid.; personal ex-penpes, 176 89. 9d.; election agent. ZEt); polling agents, £ 11 11?.; clerks, £ 26 7s. 9d.; messengers, £.3 143.; printing and stationery. £102. 14s. lid.; advertising and bill- pceting. £ 98 183. 6d.; postage and telegrams. £ 54 4s. 8d.; hire of rooms for meetings, 113 15s.; eomuiittee-roonis, £ 19 14s.; miscellaneous expenses, 18 13s.-total, 1611 5s. 6d. The ex- penses of Mr. Albert Spicer, the defeated candidate, were £ 807 13s. 2d., including per- sonal expenses, £ 92 8s. 9d.

criuors proceedings, AT BIN AS POWISI. Mr. Rebert Harry is "hayward" of tho manor of Dinas Powis. It seems to be an office much sought after, for, with all our iconoclasm. we are loth to part with pic- turesque remnants of the historic past, though their gyrations and affectations often approxi- mate the ludicrous. So we maintain various queer institutions with still queerer functions, of which a mere 3hsdow remains, and the holders of these offices strut with consequen- tial stride in inverse ratio to their real impor- tance and authority, across the more or less imaginary stage where they perform their little ceremonies. Mr. Robert Harry is (or was) a "hayward" of a manor, and, puffed up with pride, he had the temerity to hale a free- man of the manor before a mere county court judge-an act in itself subversive of the whole fabric of constitutional court leetism, which provides an untrained grand jury for deciding all points of law and order. The consequence of Mr. Harry's action might have been foreseen. Harry lost his action, but that is a detail to other things which he -has lost. The, whole gorge of the prehistoric Court Lcet has risen up against him, and yesterday lie was suspended from the ancient and honourable office of hayward. He was, in fact, hung up. Here is an account of the proceedings as given to the world this morning by our veracious and useful contemporary, tdie w es- t,ern Mail The annual Court Let of the Dinas Powis Mfnor was held on Thursday at the Cro-is Keys Inn, Dinas Powis, when Mr. D. T. Alexander, the foreman of the jury, presided. Major-general H. n. Lee was aiso in atten- dance aR lord of the manor, and Mr. ClP.ude D. Thompson represented Mrs. Jcnner, Wen- veo Castle, the lady of the manor. The principal business was a presentment made by Mr. T. R. Thompson by way of com- plaint against Mr. Robert Harry, the hay- ward of the manor, whom he described as unfit to hold an oflice of the court, on the ground that he had illegally impounded cattle belonging to him (Mr. Thompson), and, as the result of an action for damages brought by Mr. Harry against Mr. Thompson at the last sitting' of the Barry County-court,, his Honour Judge Owen, having heard the evidenca, nonsuited the plaintiff with damages and co«,t-. and his Honour declared that Mr. H'arry had been guilty of a "mean, cowardly, and dirty act." The jury of the Court Leet heard the state- ments on both sides, and Major-general Lee bore testimony to the many excellent quali- ties of Mr. Harry. Mr. Harry pleaded that he had not had justice done him at the recent case in the county-court, and said if he could afford it he would appeal against the decision of the judge. After full deliberation, the jury determined to suspend Mr. Harry from his duties as hay- ward till an adjourned sitting of the Court Leet in February, and in the meantiihe, if Mr. Harry thought proper, he could appeal against the decision of the county-court.

WHAT THE CASUS CON- TAINED. The cook of an ocean liner landed, on the last trip to Sydney, four hogsheads of fat, of which three were delivered a.t. restaurants, and the fourth into the basement of a cit} ware- house. Here (sava the "Brisbane Figaro") careless handling- stove in the top of the cask, and revealed the fact that the fat only extended to a depth of six inches, the balance of the cask being filled up with tobacco and cigars!

GUN AND STILE AGAIN. A young man, named Marsh, son of a farmer lesiding itear Marnhull, was rabbit shooting iccentiy when he endeavoured to draw his gun throiigh a stile over which he hat got after laying down his weapon. rIhe gun was acci- dentally discharged, and the shot shattered Mr. Marsh's face, causing instantaneous death.

A FAIR. BEAUTIFUL SKIN.-Salpholine Soap giv^s th? natural tint and peach-like bloom of a perfect complexion, makes the skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable. Tablets smooth. supple, healthy, comfortable. Tablets I everywhere, el

Full Day and Night ROUND OF L,E'CTUR.E'IALL,RJ AND CLUBS. Mr. Winston Churchill had a full day yester- day. He lectured at Bath in the afternoon and at Cardiff in the evening, Then came the tug- of-war between the Riverside Conservative Club (of which the hon. lecturer is a life member) and the Central Conservative Club (sometimes called the "House of Lords"), both wanUnb to collar the lion of the evening. Judging by reports of the morning papers, the rivals succeeded in arranging a modus vivendi, for the guest of the evening appears to have run the gauntlet of both clubs, and to have survived his experiences. We are toid to-day that a large and fashion- able audience assembled at the Park-hall to hear Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P., give his lecture on "The War as I Saw It." His visit to Cardiff was organised by the Cardiff Natu- ralists' Society, and, consequently, Mr. J. J. Neale, president of the society, occupied the chair. Amongst those on the platform were Sir Thos. Morel, General Lee, Mr. O. H. Jones, Dr .C. T. Vachell, and Mr. R. Drane. The lec- ture was illustrated by limelight views. The Chairman contented himself with simply introducing the lecturer. Mr. Winston Churchill delivered his lecture in a narrative style, punctuated with some thrilling and graphic descriptions of various incidents and movements that lie witnessed during the campaign in South Africa and with some remarkably effective witticisms. He commenced with the start from England and his voyage out to Natal and on to the armoured train episode, in which lie was captured and taken off to Pre- toria. The journeys of the armoured train, he said, were merely demonstrations to make believe that there was confidence in the British camp, but the game of bluff was played once too often. His opinion of the Boer as a fighter was that lie possessed the qualities of individuality and personal initia- tive, most effective when a few men were spread over a long fighting line. It enabied them to malts the best use of their shooting powers, and in this direction Mr. Churchill thought that much more might be done in training British Volunteer forces. His com- ment upon the portrait of Mr. Kruger was, "Th2re is the countenance, that during the last few days has shed new light upon the happiness and glory of France." (Lo-ad laughter.) The people of Pretoria displayed great pleasure when British prisoners arrived at the capital, but it was an extravagant luxury. (Laughter.) It had been said that the British officers, (prisoners) were removed from the Model State School bcoause they insulted the ladies who passed. It wa, qniie true that the ladies did pass up and down in front' of the school—he did not know why—but people who made the accusation referred to forgot the British officer's reputation for (pod taste and also the plainness of the Boer vrouw. (Loud laughter.) Sir Thomas Morel proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Winston Churchill, and wished him a long life of usefulness. General Lee seconded the vote, which was carried with hearty applause. VISIT TO THE RIVERSIDE: CLUB. After delivering his lecture at the Park-hall Mr Winston Churchill went to the Riverside Club. of which he is a life member, and deli- vered a short address in fulfilment of an engagement made some time ago. Mr. J. G. Thomas presided, and amongst those present were Dr. Lynn Thomas. Dr. C. T. Vachell, t.he Rev. J. Baker, Messrs. J. J. Neale, F. J. Veall, J. W. Court is. F. A. Davids, A. C. Stewart. C. Jones, W. T. Symonds, and Eli Waddington. The Chairman in a few well-chosen remarks expressed the hearty welcome of the club which was enthusiastically endorsed by the large audience present. Mr. Churchill said that he was sorry to find that the seat had been lost by the party. He reco'/nised that one important factor was the attitude taken up by the late member, from whom, although one of his best friends, he differed upon the South African question. Whilst differing from Mr. Maclean. they should recognise that the political system of this eouiitry required a large proportion of men who were of contrary disposition, and whose contrariety was sufficiently strong to enable them to stand up against the storm of disapprobation hurled against them. This Empire had many provinces, and amongst the most glorious were fairplay and the right of free speech. (Cheers.) As to the war in South Africa, victory was not complete yet. We might have to drink the bitter cup, but we would go through with it; we might have to spend more money and lose etill more lives, but we would get what we wanted—(cheers)—and the sooner the Boers realised that the better it would be for themselves. As to the result of the last election in Cardiff, it seemed ridiculous that a, town lrke Cardiff, whose interests were Imperial and stretching over the seas, should return a member to support one of the most miserable of Oppositions. (Hear. hear.) If the administrative capacity of the Radicals was to be measured by their capacity in Opposition, it was not worth much. (Laughter and cheers.) "Let them wait until we get, turned out," said Mr. Churchill; "we will show them!" (Loud cheers and laughter.) He hoped that the Conservatives of Cardiff would keep working steadily at the task of reverning the last verdict of the consti- tuency. He knew that many of them mast chafe at the thought of being represented by a mem- ber of the present Opposition, and that they would not rest until they were once more represented by a member of the party that would always be a great and dominant force in the State. (Loud cheers) It might be that the tide would be running against the party in the country then, and it would be the work of Cardiff to be a, lender and a constituency that would help to make others rally. (Applause.) On the motion of Mr. F. A. Davids, a vote of thanks to Mr. Churchill was carried with great enthusiasm, three lusty cheers being raised. SUPPERi AT THE CONSERVA- TIVE CLUB-. THE POLICY OF FARM BURNING IN SOUTH AFRICA. Following the proceedings at the Riverside Ciub, Mr. Winston Churchill drove to the Central Conservative Club, in the Western Mail-buildings, where he was the guest of the members at a supper, which did credit to the culinary resources of the establishment, and especially to Miss Edwards, the stewardess. It was close upon eleven o'clock when Mr. Churchill arrived, and the company, number- ing about 120, gave bitn a. rousing reception, which he acknowledged by repeatedly bowing. The chairman of the club (Mr. H. Frazer) pre- sided. and was supported by the guest of the evening, and also by Dr. Horder, Dr. C. T. Vacliell, Mr. J. J. Neall (chairman of the Naturalists' Society), Mr. J. W. Court:?. Dr. T. Wallace, Mr. John Andrews, Mr. E. Wadding- ton, Mr. J. M. Jennings, and Mr. Waddington, jrm. The directors of the club present were Messrs. G. C. Shepston (vice-chairman) R. P. Barnea, George Padfield, Charles H. Thomas, T. W. Jones, and D. Watkin Thomas, the secre- tary. The Chairman gave the toast of "The Queen and other Members of the Royal Family." which was received with musical honours. He then stated that among those who had written expressing regret at being unable to attend were Sir John Gunn, Mr. Joseph Lawrence, Mr. J. B. Ferrier, Mr. Lascelles Carr, Dr. Moir, Mr. J. G. Thomas, Colonel Morgan, and Mr. Lewis Morgan (Brecon). On rising to give the toast of "Onr Guest" the Chairman had a very hearty reception. He felt sure, he said. that although that club had entertaintx! many prominent politicians, no one held a higher place than Mr. Winston Churchill. (Cheers.) He was a distinguished son of an illustrious father, and the members of that club looked forward to his career in the future being even more brilliant than it had been in the past. (Cheers.) In no town in the country had Mr. Churchill's success at Cidham ojen received with greater satisfac- tion than at Cardiff; in no town had the story of his escape from Pretoria and the letters ,vt.,jeh he had contributed to the "Morning Post" been read with greater avidity. (Cheers.) The toast was drunk with the customary honours. SPEECH BY MR, CHURCHILL. Mr. Churchill, in replying, said he could scarcely believe that h2, a Conservative mem- ber. would have been so well received in a Radical constituency. (Laughter.) Since he was last in the town the party to which he belonged pad met with a great, but, he hoped, not an irreparable, disaster. Cardiff had been lost to the Unionist party when that party had seats to spare. Let them hope it would return when Unionist victories were needed. But, although the Liberal party in Cardiff might be jubilant and excited over their victory, they could not obtain much consola- tion when they took the opinion of the whole country. The great Liberal party had never presented a. more unfortunate spectacle of human discouragement and uncertainty. A great effort was being made to bring back Lord Rosebery as leader, although only a few years ago he was forced out of that position by members who should have supported him. Well, in the speeches given lately they had been told that if Lord Rosebery did not come back, he would throw away his chance and his opportunity of showing the country what sort of a man he was. After a little more grovelling Lord Rosebery would be asked to come back, and then he would be able to come back to the period which he left when they refused to show him the slightest semblance of party loyalty—he would be able to come I 'back and to lead them with the certain con- viction that he did not agree with them on one single point. (Laughter.) They, at any rate, were not in such difficulties as those with which the Liberal party were confronted. (Cheers.) Lord Salisbury and Mr. Chamber- lain were peculiarly representative of all they associated with efficient administration. (Cheers.) THE CHARGES AGAINST MR. CHAMBERLAIN. Dealing with the charges against Mr. Cham- berlain. they had heard that that honourable and immaculate statesman, Mr Labou- chere, was selected by the Liberal party to be their great censor in public morals and manners, and to bring forward charges against Mr. Cham- berlain in the coining Parliament. (Laughter.) He did not presume to advise a great Minister of the Crown, but were he in Mr. Chamber- iain's place he would say. "I am a Birming- ham man, I have lived in Birmingham, and everything I have done in my life has been known by the people of the town in which I live, and they have elected me to represent them in Parliament." He would say, if he were Mr. Chamberlain, that he, as a Birming- ham citizen, made certain investments in local industries. They were not of a speculative character, but when he was called to fulfil a high ofiice under the Crown he was not able to give the same attention to his private affairs. Let those who said that Mr. Cham- berlain had used his public position go to the people who knew him. (Cheers.) This time last year he (Mr. Churchill) was a prisoner of Mr. Kruger; now Mr. Kruger was getting receptions in France. HOW TO END THE WAR. In dealing with the Transvaal War. it was well to speak the truth about it. It had not finished up as many people thought it would. We had hoped that the Boers, when they were beaten in the field, would give in, but they had an inconvenient way of attack- ing small garrisons and cutting lines of com- munications. Mr. Morley had complained of farm burning, but repressive measures were necessary in order to bring TIoers into submission. They were brave, they were patriotic, but England had determined by an enormous majority that the two Republics in South Africa should come to an end. He proceeded to say that he had every confidence in Lord Roberts's command. Cheers.) No on hated more to inflict trouble and sorrow thau did the kind-hearted and gallant little man. one of the greatest in the Empire, although one of the smaTest of men. (Cheers.) It seemed to him from what he had read and seen that it was not by severe measures in dealing wth the non- combative population that tbeyftvould bring the war to an end, but by vigorous measures against those w'th whom they were fighting in the field. (Cheers.) And who were the enemy?. It was difficult to say—they were so mixed up. One day a man was a peaceful cul- tiva,tor; another day he was shooting behind a rock. (Laughter.) Although they wished to beat the Boers fairly, the time had arrived to discriminate between regular combatants and the civil population. (Cheers.) TROOPS SHOULD REMAIN OUT. When men wore our uniform and came to our lines disguised and shot our men, the men so disguised should be dealt with severely. (Cheers.) Those who did no,t wish to fight should be removed from the area of hostilities, gathered from the farms, aad taken to live in the towns. lAnd if they adopted this policy of concentra- tion, they must have a great and powerful force to reduce the men still in arms to a condition to fight no longer. He did not like to see one important general after another coming home, and one famous regiment after another beir.g sent back. Rather, more troops should be sent out. and he thought the country would be prepared to lend the necessary sup- port. (Cheers.)'Were they not more determined now they had got to the end of serious resis- tance? They had only to deal with mosquito warfare, and he held that it was now 11101'2 than ever important tha,t military operations should be carried out with vigour. (Cheers.) He did not like to see reports of the Boers attacking- such and such a place. It was our soldiers who should be hunting and harassing them. That was the way to break them up and bring the war to an end. (Cheers.) Thevi must, not say it wao over until an re-i- tance had been crushed. (Cheers) Thay5 had made a serious wound: they die# not want to make it fester. (Cheers.s Afterwards there would be a terrible perioc1 of stagnation and want. and it would be th, t duty of the country to see that money w I found to put the Republics on their legs agair Where was the money to come from? Pei sonally, he held mat it would be monstroif for the gold mines to escape their fair share and. on the other hand, that this counti should bear its share also. In conclusion, heavy as the task was befo them, if they did not flinch, and if they bo in mind the glorious conditions and principl with which the Empire had been built up, th would effect in South Africa a settleine which would enable the country really ) deserve its name of the Cape of Good Ho- (Cheers.) On the suggestion of Mr. Padfield. the ck pany enthusiastically drank Mr. Win Churchill's health, and wished him happy returns of the anniversary of his br' day. and Mr. Churchill suitably replied. Id a vote of thanks to the chairman was pa5"1 by acclamation.

SPEECH BY SIR REDVPS BULLER. HEROISM OF THE LAD YSJTR GARRISON. Sir Redvers Buller made his first- 110 appeararce :n London on Thursday afpOQn; when he presided at a lecture on IT C113.2- rier-ces in La,,Iy.4mith -iveii by ltri%r. T. Maud, the "Black and White" artist. (behalf of the Central Throat and Ear Hosp. He hud an enthusiastic reception from tf010^"5 outside the building and from large audience who filled every part of thueen's. ■hall. it.)ving a vote of tl)Ftnks i, the lec. turer, Gencra-l Buller referred to great priva tions of the lÆr1 vlllith garriso It had been arranged that his troops she m,arch into the town between two colurf the garrison, but when lie came to t-I prst bat. talion, be .Ür1, they were too we4, stand. and before they had the order toij sixteen of them fell from exhaustion. Wao an illustration of the endurance of t ga rrison. There had never been in the Bri^. Army a more perfect example of di^ Ine and endurance. It was touching toe how the tc troops greeted each other, and v'ay his men marched into Ladysmith were soldiers -n the best sense, and di •yp(1 traits which deserved to be recognise ^fPlying to vote of 1 hanks. Sir RedWs<}m there was nothing to choose between. *oops in courage. All did their level t' was suSe the same spirit wouldh animate our Army On le General Buller was again cheered.

RETURN OP WELSjVOLUN- TEERS. RECEPTION AT DDIFF. It is expected that during! "ext month the Volunteer Service Compar of the Welsh Regiment will return to Card?on Thurs- day afternoon Colonel Quirk, D.S.O., com- manding the 41st Regimen. -Ujst-rict. con- ferred with the mayor (Mr. purews) upon the arrangements which sh*1 bc made for their reception. The colov8uggected that a thanksgiving gervice sh held in Llandaff Cathedral, and h^'ship said it would give him great pleasr.0 ntertain the Volunteers who are return from the front to a, dinner at the Park-hal ^rill-hall. St. John's Church was inen,tiill -18 a suitable place for the thanksgivin rvil-e. but it was felt that the route from Ration would be too short. The head-5'able (Mr. W. McKenzie) was present are interview, and undertook the police arraineilts. r"

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Boer Success at Dewetsdorp. Town Captured with 400 Men. Place Re-taken by Knox The War Offie issued the following dispatch from Lord Rolerts on Thursday night;- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 28. Hunter telegraphs that White, hearng the enemy were at Bultfont-ein, started from Quagjjalaagte yesterday, and en- gaged them at ifve p.m.. drove them over the river, only ceasing the pursuit at dusk. The strength of the enemy, who were under the command of Ha-asbruck and Nel, estimated at threo to four bmudreU. They had no guns. White attributes I113 success to the officer commanding his left wing, Lieu- tenant-colonel Forbes, who had with him the ^Velsl Yeomanry and a section pom- pom U!\<fer Captain Jeffcoat, R.H.A. His troops wore handled w th judgment, and behandwith great dash and gallantry. The loers had several losses. One dead mUl had his pockets full of soft- nosed ammunition, and several were dres3ed in hha_ki. BrucfHamilton telegraphs on the 27th, eight niles from Wolverhoek. at which place ic will rrive to-morrow, that he has hid a successful march, clearing the county between Wilge and Vaal Rivers. He mt about 300 Boers guarding cattle, who etired west. Hp had captured a very large amount of sheep and cattle and —even prisoners. It 3 reported from Dewetsdorp that the :arrisoii, consisting of two guns 68th Fiei Battery, detachments of the Glau- ces^rshire Regiment, Highland Light Intntry. and Irish Rifles, about 400 in all surrendered at 5.30 p.m. on the 23rd. 0,' losses were fifteen killed and 42 VI unded, the latter including Major the Hn. H. J. Anson. Highland Light In- fritry; Captain D gby, 4th Battalion (oucestershire Regiment, and Lieute- int Cooke Collis, Royal Irish Rifles lightly). The enemy are said to have been 2,500 trong. A column 1,400 strong despatched rom Edenburg to relieve Dewets-dorp lici not succeed in reaching the town in time to effect relief. General Charles Knox joined th s force on the .26th, and entered Dewetsdorp. which he found evacuated, 75 sick and wounded being left in the town. General Knox pursued the enemy, and Piielier rerorts from Smitlifield that General Knox fought a successful en- gagement yesterday near Vaalbank with Steyn and De Wet, who retired west and 0nth-west.. 0 General Knox's messenger failed to get through, so I have no details yet. I SPLENDID FIGHT NEAR GREYLINGSTAD. BOERS BADLY BEATEN. STANDERTON. Monday. xo British force sin.ee Buller's famous tlvance has done so much to settle the unr^afc 1 these parts of the country as the operations if tho mobile column under the command of ■olonel Copley. Last Saturday there was a. evere light near Greylingstad, in which the lûers were thoroughly trounced. Our scouts eported that a commando of 450 of the enemy ad occupied nnd were engaged in entrenching. number of kopjes right. across our line of larch. The column at once pushed on, and he Rifles spread out and attacked the Boer ositions in the most gallant style. Our men sprang from cover to cover unchecked l>y a, galling fire, which was steadily maintained by the enemy until the soldiers were close up to tjiem. A bayonet jharge was delivered, and the Boors were speedily cleared out of their carefully-made trenches. Our attack was finely assisted by the shell fire from our tWQf gulis.Central News. STANDERTON. Wednesday. It is understood that the Boer losses in the fight near Greylingstad on the 24th were ten killed and 30 wounded. The enemy are still active between Platrand and Pi aydekop. Press Association War Special. MORE RE-MOUNTS. FlUME. Thursday Evening. The British steamer Monmouth arrived here to-day, and will embark 950 Hungarian horses for South Africa.—Central News. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE'S CONGRESS. CAPE TOWN. Thursday. The prpmoters of the People's Congress to be held at Worcester on the 6th prox. have applied to the Government for a special train to enable the public to attend. The request wag refused by the Government, which considers that the holding of such meetings is undesir- able. owing to the unsettled state of the ccuntry. About a thousand Australians are returning home within the next few days on board a. special transport.—Renter. CANADIAN BLINDED FOR LIFE. A BIIAVF SPEECH. Twenty Canadian troopers who are return- ing home invalided from South Africa sailed on Thursday from Liverpool. Prior to em- barking they were entertained by the Lord Mayor at the Town-hall, and subsequently they visited the Exchange, where a most enthusiast c reception was accorded by the assembled merchants and shipowners. In acknowledging the welcome, Private Molloy, Canadian Mounted Infantry, who is totally blind through being shot in the temple, made a patriotic little speech, his pathetic appear- ance evoking warm sympathy. He was a student at the University in Canada, but volunteered for the war. The gallant fellow sa d lie had no regrets for the past. believing that a man, having pursued the course he thought right, had no business to have any regrets, whatever consequences ensued. It looked rather unfortunate to have all hopes and aspirations cut down by a sudden and irreparable blow, but the truly brave soldier would accept with manly fortitude the vicissi- tudes of fortune, and would not be over- whelmed by any circumstances. CAERPHILLY AND MISKIN RELIEF FUNDS. Sir W. T. Lewis has sent a donation of 2C0 guineas, on behalf of the Marquess of Bute's Aoordare Collieries, to the Caerphilly and Mi&Jdu Relief Fund.

CATHAYS PARK, CARDIFF. '{HE ALLOCATION OF RITES. A special meeting of the Cardiff Town-hall Committee has been caUed for Monday, chiefly for the purpose of considering the allocation of sites to the various bodies. The applications are as follow: — University College Council: Ten acres-As a' free gift. Technical Instruction Committee: Three acres-Adjoining college; northern light for art echool. Welsh Intermediate Education Committee: Three acres—Recreation ground is required in addition. Museum Committee; Two acres-This site was allotted by the committee on the 30th of September, and confirmed by the council on the 9th of October, 1899. School Board: One acre—For school board offices. Drill-hall. The council have also offered sites to the University of Wales for university offices, and. to the Glamorgan County Council for county offices.

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