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LOCAL LAW CASES.
LOCAL LAW CASES. An Attempt to Purchase Nixon's Colliery. A SHARE TRANSACTION DISPUTE. GLAMORGAN COLLIERY SHARES ACTION. The case of Percival v. Wright was further heard, on Saturday in the Chancery Division of the High Court (before Mr. Justice Swinfen Eady). This was an action by Messrs. Per- cival and Dowling, as the legal personal repre- sentatives of the late Mr. Wedgwood, a large shareholder in the Nixon's Navigation Col- liery Company (Limited), of Cardiff, claiming to set aside a sale of 253 shares in the com- pany to the defendants, Mr. W. Wright and Messrs. H. E. and C. H. Gray, directors of the company, on the ground that, having regard to the relative positions of the vendors and purchasers, and to certain circumstances which were within the knowledge of the pur- chasers and were not within the knowledge of the vendors, the sale was invalid. Plain- tiffs' case was that they sold the shares in October. 1900, to defendants not knowing that defendants, as directors of the company, were regotiatihg for the sale of the company at a price which would greatly enhance the value of the shares, plaintiffs having sold the shares, which were of the nominal value of £10 each, at zE12 10a. Defendants denied the allegations of the plaintiffs, and denied that the shares were worth more than was paid. Mr. Eve, K.C., and Mr. Vaughan Hawkins appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. Macnaghten. K.C., and Mr. Mark Eonier for defendants. Mr. Eve, having argued the legal aspect of the case at considerable length and quoted a number of authorities, called Mr. Holden, a merchant, who gave evidence as to making several offers to the directors for the purchase of the business at various times in 1930. He said the last price he offered would have been at the rate of about £:l.O a share. In 1901 Mr. Wright gave him to understand that they had decided not to sell, but negotiations were re- opened in January. 1901. Cross-examined: He said he had never pro- moted a company, although he had been associated with. company promoters. He knew nothing about collieries, although he visited the pits of the Nixon's Company just to say that he had seen them. The most use- ful information for his principals, however, waa in the balance-sheets of the colliery. Mr. Levita, one of his principals, was certainly a man of means, as were the other gentlemen with whom he was associated. He knew that Messrs. Forster Brown and Rees had valued the shares at J512 10s. Mr. Rees, however, gave him an opinion which he was not at liberty to disclose. Witness did not remember saying to the defendants that he required a valuation before he ma-de a firm offer. He admitted it was probable his principals would require a valuation before they paid over such a large sum of money. There was nothing in writing referring to his offer to purchase on Octo- ber 8. All these negotiations were preliminary to see what Nixon's wanted. Another offer was made by him on November 5, and he re- garded- that as a binding offer, which defen- dants could have enforced. There was no valuation then. but they had sufficient indica- tion by that time ae to the value of the col- liery. Mr. Ewart Bell, a director of Nixon's Naviga- tion Company, said he resided at Melksham, Wiltshire. He was present at a meeting of directors in October, 1900, when they discussed a proposal to sell the colliery, and he remem- bered the price worked out at JE18 a share. The offer was refused, one of the reasons being that they did not think it sufficiently large. It ■"ras not resolved that all negotiations should cease. Other and better offers were made, which were referred to a committee. Witness never made any objection to the financial status of the gentleman who made the offers. The offers were refused because there was a disinclination on the part of the directors to sell. The third offer was refused because the majority of the shareholders were against selling at any price. Cross-examined, he said the property never had been sold. The year 1901 was a very good one. and there were large dividends. jB12 10s. was the highest price that had ever been paid for shares. Witness himself was in favour of accepting the £20 a share offer in November, 1900. Other directors objected because they thought it was not sufficiently definite. They thought it was a company promoter's offer and did not like the property being hawked about, and. therefore, he did not press acceptance. This was the case for the plaintiffs, and the hearing was adjourned. CANAL NAVIGATION V. RHYMNEY RAIL- WAY COMPANY AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Jn the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on Saturday Mr. Warrington, K.G., who represented the plaintiffs in this action, which is brought against the defendants to restrain them by injunction from interfering with or altering a canal towing-path in Gla- morgan. said that his learned friend Mr. Asquith, K.C., who represented the defendants, had asked him, as a matter of convenience to himself, to apply to the court to fix the hearing of the matter for July 1. instead of June 30. as had been previously arranged. The learned counsel on behalf of the plaintiffs said that the latter day would be suitable to himself and his clients. Mr. Justice Kekewich directed the action to be put into the paper for July 1 after another cause which had been fixed for the same day. BEVAN V. WERB: A PARTNERSHIP DISPUTE. The defendant in this action moved on Satur- day. before Mr. Justice Buckley in the Chan- cery Division of the High Oourt of Justice, for an order that all matters in dispute between the parties should be referred to arbitration, in accordance with certain articles of partner- ship. The parties carried on in partnership a brewery in Monmouth, and the articles pro- vided that all matters in dispute between the partners should be referred to arbitration. The partnership was to continue until the 1st of July. 1903, so that the present action, which was one for dissolution by reason of two people having been removed from being managers, was an action brought during the existence of the partnership. Mr. Astbury, K.C., who, with Mr. Cave, appeared in support of the motion, contended, npon the authorities, that under the circum- stances the matter must go to arbitration, as there was no legal question between the I parties and no question that could not be tried by a layman. Mr. H. Terrell, K.C., for the plaintiff in the action, said that under the peculiar terms of the partnership the defendants at the expira- tion of the lease would get the whole of the partnership business in their own hands, and they were spending large sums of money upon permanent works, and the sole object of the application was delay. In the course of the arguments his Lord- ship suggested that a reference to an official referee would meet all the plaintiff's objec- tions, and Mr. Terrell thought that that was a course his client should a-dopt. He wished for time. however, to consult his client, who was in Monmouth, and for that purpose the motion was ordered to stand over until Wednesday next, in the hope that the parties would come to terms.
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THE BUTE" CELEBRATIONS. Garden Party at Mount Stuart. A garden party was arranged for Saturday afternoon at Mount Stuart, to which the tenantry, their wives and families, and the principal residents of Rothesay were invited. Refreshments were provided on a generous scaie. and.the music was supplied by the local company of the Argyll and Sutherland Volun- teers' pipes and drums. Lady Bute, Lord Bute, Lady Margaret, and Lord Ninian Stuart were present, and did all in their power to make the gathering a success. Lord Bute leaves Rothesay to-day (Monday) to take his seat in the House of Lords. Something like a thousand ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of his lord- ship's invitation. The guests were received by Lord Bute and Lady Margaret Stuart. Mr. John Windsor Stuart introducing each as they passed in. The marble hall and the drawing-room of Mount Stuart having been inspected, the guests passed out to the lawn. where the artillery band played a pro- gramme of music. The guests were served with tea. and other refreshments in two mar- quees erected on the bowling green. Lord Bute. the marchioness, Lady Margaret, and Lord Ninian Stuart moved about the grounds, and seemed to manifest much cereal in the proceedings. Congratulations from South Wales. Upon the proposition of one of the lady members (Mrs. Mullins), seconded by Mrs. Sankey, ihe Cardiff Guardians at their meet- ing on Saturday passed a hearty vote of con- gratulation with the Marquess of Bute, the forwarded to his lordship. Mamn. f telegram was s«nt to the Jenner of° xir °n ^is birthday by Miss ab?e the V voe:—"To the Most Honour- able the Marquess of Bute Rothesiv N B- theCfImilvnandtUlati0nK to yonr lordship'and fippnt rViamot ma^ e illustrious and bene- Sirlfnh y°Ur late father and grandfather, both so well known to me for over 60 years, be a forecast in your favour of an equally happy and prosperous life in private and public under God's blessing I GERTRUDE JENNER, Spinster."
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STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. "EXPRESS" OFFICE, 11.45 a.m. GREAT FIRE AT ORGON. Xew York. Monday.—Despatch havs been received here recording a grea.t fire at Portland, Orgon, yesterday, in which six clocke of buildings were destroyed, inclu- ding the premises of the Phcenix Iron Workss, Johnson's Ship Yard, the Standard Oil Companies Plant, and two span of Wil- lainette River Bridge. The damage is esti- mated at 6C0,Q30dols.—Central News. FRENCH MISSION. Parjfe, Monday.—The special mission to represent France at the Coronation left Paris at 9.45 this morning aud passes through Calais at noon. Eas Makonnen. the Abyssinian representative at the Coro- nation lefi Marseilles last night and will xeach London this afternoon.—Central News.
IGOVERNMENT BY SECRET SOCIETY.
GOVERNMENT BY SECRET SOCIETY. In the recent municipal elections at Naples the candidates of the notorious secret society, the Camorra, have won all along the line. It is expected that the council will be dissolved by the Government.—Central News.
TAFF AMATEUR ROWING CLUB.
TAFF AMATEUR ROWING CLUB. The second of a series of club races in con- nection with the TafF Airateur Rowing Club, confined to pairs, was brought off on Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday for prizes pre- sented by the niece of the president. Mr. R. Sleep. Twelve pairs entered, and after some excellent rowing Messrs. E. Gallon and Holmes and Messrs. W. Grafter and Blake remained for the final. This race proved most exciting, both pairs being very evenly matched. After a grand struggle all the way Gallon won. Crafter made a desperate effort when nearing the post, but failed by a third of a length. A supper and smoking, concert were afterwards held at the Mitre Hotel, Mr. R. Sleep presiding.
LORD MILNER TAKES THE OATH.
LORD MILNER TAKES THE OATH. In the presence of a large assembly, includ- ing the chief military officers, head officials, and representatives of public and private corporations. Lord Milner on Saturday took the oath of office as Governor and Comman- der-in-Chief of the Colony. Letters patent for the constitution of offioers were first read, after which Lord Milner read a commission appointing him thereto. He then took the oath, which was administered by the judge president of the High Court. Lord Milner then administered the oath to the members of the executive committee, and the ceremony was concluded with three cheers for the King and three for the Governor.—Renter.
SPORT OF THE DAY.
SPORT OF THE DAY. Owing to the death of the King of Saxony, Count Stolberg, who races in Ireland, will not run any of his horses during the first period of public mourning in Saxony. Lord Harewood (says the "Sporting Times") backed five horses against the field for L50 for the Royal Hunt Cup, and they finished first, second, third, fourth, and fifth. The Newmarket Bloodstock Sales, which com- mence on Tuesday evening, July 1, at the Park Paddocks, promise to introduce to us some beautifully-bred yearlings. As the result of the Wokingham Stakes fiasco it will now be cast in the teeth of the start- ing-gate people that there has been as bad a start under it as when half the field were left at the post under the old system in George's Cambridgeshire in 1898. In connection with the Ascot meeting last week upwards of forty thousand ordinary messages and about one hundred and fifty thousand words of press matter for all the principal newspapers in the United Kingdom were despatched from the Grand Stand Tele- graph Office on the course. Port Blair, Ray's Cross, and Shilleto are being sent from Beckbampton to run at the Curragh meeting this week. S. Darling, their trainer, will cross the Channel to see his charges run, and Kempton Cannon pays his first visit to the Emerald Isle to don Mr. John Gubbins's colours on Port Blair in the Irish The one point not cleared up in the unsatis- factory business of the Wokingham Stakes is:- Why after what took place did Mr. Covenetry remain so long at the post? The bungle draws renewed attention to the necessity for the advance flagman, who formerly war a guide to the jockeys as well as to those on the stands when a start was effected. At present the advance flagman, to use an Irishism, is con- siderably in the rear. There was a big crowd in all departments at Windsor on Saturday, and quite a mass of motor-era, which puzzled the police on duty considerbly, for they argued' in the brilliance of their intelligencee that as their grand" fathers had not been called ugwq to take motor-cars into consideration wheil regula- ting traffic, the more presence of motor-cars was something akin to an infraction of the law; but numbers carried the day, and the arrival of Lord Carnarvon's settled the ques- tion aa to whether a motor-car was entitled to the same amount of space as a oarriage with shafts and a. horse.
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"Punch's" Coronation number is splendidly got up, the title pa.ge being emblazoned in colours. The matter, of course, is appro- priate to the occasion, in the lightest vein of good humour. There are some delightful tit-bits, such as the "Cout of Overflow Claims." Here is one:—"Mr. Walter Long claimed, with the assistance of Mr. Lloyd-George and con- stables from the K. G. Division, to keep the (Coronation) course clear of dogs. (Allowed) The "member for Wales" knows something about dogs. The illustrations are very fine, and the number is worthy of the great Bouverie-street house.
CAMERA NOTES.
CAMERA NOTES. Sidelights of the Photo World. HINTS FOR EXPOSURES ON CORONATION SUBJECTS. (By "APLANAT.") Although during the past few days the sun has made its welcome appearance, and conquered the mist and the rain of the last couple of months, the weather does not yet seem to have taken on a settled character, and photographers will do well to give their closest attention to the length of their exposures. There is nothing more deceiving than the strength of the ilght. variations which seem small to the eye making a world of difference to the sensitive plate. A trial made a few days ago, when the sun was shining brightly, showed that the tinting time of an actinometer wa-s four seconds, but less than ten' minutes later, when a light cloud obscured the sun, it was nearly four times as long. The utility of actinometers and exposure meters for determining the right exposure, has already been pointed out. During the current week many users of hand and stand cameras will be anxious to secure photographs of Coronation processions and celebrations all over the country, and they will be well advised to give the question of exposure their most careful consideration if they wish to make successful negatives which shall form permanent records of what has taken place. In snap-shot work there is a kind of time limit, determinable by the pace at which objects are moving. While shorter exposures may be given, if the light and the aperture of the lens will permit, longer periods will result in the object showing movement in the form so well known to all who have tried this class of picture-making. The following table, which is taken from the Thornton Pickard Com- pany's catalogue, gives the longest exposures allowable:— At right Towards angles to Camera. Camera. Sec- Sec. Man, walking slowly, street scenes 1-15 145 Cattle Grazing 1-15 1-45 Man walking, children playing, &c. 1-40 1420 Pony and Trap, trotting 1-100 1-330 Cycling, ordinary 1-100 1-300 Man, running a race and jumping 1-150 1-450 Cycle ra-cing, horse gal- laping 1-200 1-600 This table is made out ofr a distance from the camera 100 times that of the focus of the lens-that is, for a six inch lens 50 feet; seven inch, 58 feet; eight inch, 67 feet, Ac. The exposure may be longer if the object is fur- ther away, but must be shorter if much nearer. Owing to the heavy shadows in most street scenes, the speeds mentioned are the shortest that can be given with and prospect of a successful result. The snap-shottist should provide himself with the fastest plates, as, is the light is very strong, he can use a small stop, whilst, if it is dull, he has a reserve of power, which comes in useful. The table gives, as already mentioned, the longest expo- sures permissible for moving abjects, and not the proper exposure, as that must be deter- mined from the 'ight at the time, the apeture of the lens, and the speed of the plate used. In a street like St. Mary-street, Cardiff, at least l-20sec. will be nccessary with fast plates and a lens working at f 11 on a, bright day. With a iens possessing an apeiture of f 8 this exposure may be halved—l-40see. Beginners must not forget that great care is needed in the development of fast plates, which should be shielded from the dark room light as much as pObsible until after fixation. The reproduction above is from a snap-shot taken at Tenby a couple of years ago. a few days after the opening of the pier. In and arcund Tenby are to te found manv interest-j ing subjects. The church, the ancient walls and gateways. Castle-hill, St. Catherine's Rock, the harbour, and many other views mcke pleasing photographs; and within easy reach are the Stack Rocks, Pembroke Castle, Carew Castle, Manorbier Castle, Caldy Island, and numerous other places. The tfTwn is favoured with a delightful climate and is a fashionable resort. For a quiet holiday no more charming place could be selected. In addition to the regular train service by the Great Western Railway there are frequent trips during the summer months by Messrs. Campbells' steamers. Liantwit Major was visited on Saturday afternoon by a party of members of the Car- diff Photographic Society. The journey was made by the 1.52 p.m. train, which reu-ched the destination in about an hour. The presi- dent (the Rev. J. E. Dawson) wa-s armed with a permit for the party to photograph in the church, and a great L'any plates were exposed on the archseoJogical and architectural features of the ancient building, which is noteworthy for the Celtic crosses, formerly in the churchyard, and now in the western portion, its old carved oak roof, monuments, font, altar screen. &c. The light was good, and some excellent negatives should have resulted. Tea was partaken at the Cross Keys Hotel, and the return journey was made at 7.48 p.m. In the course of a week or two I purpose giving some details of the photo- graphic work done, probably accompanied by a re-production from a negative taken in the church. The want of a good map is often felt by persons travelling about the country on photographic, antiquarian, business, or plea- sure trips. The ordinary cycling maps on the scale of two or four miles to the inch, are not suitable, because they are usually con- fined to showing clearly main roads. The inch scale ordnance maps are the most suit- able small maps in existence. They show roads, canals, footpaths, railways, churohes, windmills, lighthouses, inns, post-offices, alti- tudes, county and parish boundaries, streams, farms, old remains, &.c. These maps are obtainable for all parts of the country, paper or cloth backed, and can be ordered I believe through certain head post-offices, any book- sellers, although in most large towns there are appointed agents for their sale. A new map has just been issued of the Cardiff district. It consists of parts of several of the usual sheets, and embraces the area from Newport to Bridgend, and from Cilfynydd to Barry. The price is Is. on paper. The maps are published by the Director-General Ordnance Survey, Southampton. Local photographers are reminded that entries for the prizes offered by the Cardiff and County Horticultural Society, in connec- tion with their annual show, must be made on or before July 19, and the prints delivered to the hou. secretary, 13, Westbourne-crescent, Cardiff. The classes are (1) for best photo- graphs of plants, flowers, of shrubs; (2) best photographs of arrangements of flowers or plants in vases, table decorations, Ac.; (3) best photographs of fruit and/or vegetables; (4) -best enlargements of any of the foregoing subjects. Last week Mr. W. E. Davies, the secretary of the Rhondda Photographic Society, read a paper to the members on "Mistakes I have made." The address was full of hints, which could not fail to be of much assistance to the beginner. On Tuesday week a paper on the toning of P. 0. P. is promised. Mr. A. N. v 13 Smith, of the Higher Grade School, was elected vice-president in place of Mr. George, who regretted his inability to accept office. The question of obtaining a photographic record of the Coronation festivities in the dis- trict was considered, and Mr. W. T. Leeming and Mr. S .Timothy offered a prize for the best snapshot of the proceedings. Secretaries of local societies and others are asked to send in dates of meetings, lectures, &c., and other particulars. Readers desiring advice or opinion on photographic matters are invited to send in questions, accompanied by name and address (not necessarily for publication). We do not recommend dealers or appa- ratus. All communications should be addressed to Aplanat," Evening Express Omce, Cardiff.
THE KING'S HEALTH
THE KING'S HEALTH Contradiction of an Alarmist Report. NO FOUNDATION FOR THE I RUMOURS. We are requested to make the following announcement: — We are authorised to state that the King has greatly benefited from the rest he hfts enjoyed during the last few days. His Majesty proposes to return to London to-day (Mondayí." Before the receipt of the above statement, and in consequence of disquieting rumours as to the King's health, a press agency tele- graphed a message of inquiry to the King's private secretary, and Sir Francis Knollys replied, "Not a word of truth in reports." On Saturday the King lunched in his own apartment at Windsor Castle. During the day Queen Alexandra took equestrian exercise in Windsor Park, attended by a groom. For very many years her Majesty has not been seen on horseback at Windsor, although at Sand- ringham she has occasionally enjoyed such exercise. In the afternoon the King drove out in a brougham, accompanied by one of his guests, the exercise in Windsor Park lasting an hour. The Princess of Wales and a large and distinguished party were present. On Sunday morning it was stated that the King's health was satisfactory. Sir Thomas Barlow is in attendance at Windsor Castle, and Sir Francis Laking- sees the King every day. Divine service was solemnised in the private chapel at the Castle in the morning, and was attended by the Queen, the Prince and Prinoess of Wales and family, Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark, Princess Victoria, and the members of the Royal House- hold. The Dean of Windsor officiated, and preached the sermon. In the afternoon the King and Queen drove out. as also did other members of the Royal Family. Their Majes- ties were also present in the private apart- ments at the Castle, and listened to the music during a portion of the time that the bands of the 2nd Life Guards and Scots Guards were playing on the lawns below. Many thousands of people availed themselves of the Royal permission to visit the Castle grounds, and the terraces and gardens were deneely thronged. The music included a special Coronation March. The King and Queen will arrive at Paddington Station to- day at 12.30 p.m.. and their journey thence to Buckingham Palace will be made in what is termed semi-State. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein left London late on Saturday night for Germany, charged with the duty of representing King Edward at the funeral of the late King of Saxony. The illness and death of the King of Saxony have made an alteration in the official list as originally drawn up. Saxony will now be represented by a Commoner instead of by a Royal Prince. The exigencies of other cir- cumstances have necessitated various minor changes, and it is understood that even the list of processions for June 26 and 27, the pub- lication of which was authorised, may be slightly affected. A large quantity of the dainties prepared for the ball which was to have taken place on Friday night have been sent to the hospitals. Every morning there may be seen on the North Terrace of the Castle a number of poor people, who present tickets from the local clergy, and are supplied at one of the kitchen doors with food to take away. FOREIGN VISITORS. Prince Brancaccio and the Comteese de Cassalo arrived at Dover on Saturday. The Crown Prince of Sweden left Baden Baden on Saturday afternoon for London. Rai Farima and Prince Pamayangba, two West African potentates, landed at Plymouth on Saturday for the Coronation. The Netherlands Embassy Extraordinary to the Coronation of King Edward left The Hague for England on Saturday, via Flushing. The Czarevitch arrived in the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal on Saturday on board the tnlperial yacht Sarnitsa, escorted by the cruiser Svetlana. His Imperial Highness is on his way to London. The West African mail steamer Akabo landed at Plymouth on Saturday two native potentates. They were King Bai Farima and Priuce Pamayangba, of the Kawai country, which adjoins Sierra Leone. The King has eleven wives and 25 children, but the Prince is a Christian, and speaks English very well. The King has always been friendly towards the British, and through the Prince, his cousin, said he was glad to come to see his King crowned. THE ETHIOPIAN DELEGATE. Ras Makonnen, who will represent the Emperor Menelik at the Coronation of King Edward, arrived at Marseilles on Sunday on board the Himalaya, accompanied by a numerous suite. He is leaving by the express, which will arrive at Calais on Monday at noon.—Reuter. ITALY'S FRIENDSHIP. The King of Italy has ordered all the vessels of the Navy to dress with flags ou Thursday next in honour of King Edward's Coronation.— Central News. THE NAVAL REVIEW. The following instructions were issued on Saturday night as to the illumination of the fleet on Coronation night. Two rockets fired from the Semaphore Tower at 9.30 will be the signal for the Fleet to light up, the ships to be outlined "With incandescent lamps (on Friday searchlights only are to be used). For an hour all searchlights are to be trained on the funnels of the ship abreast. All lights to be extinguished at 11.30 on a signal from the London. On Saturday. June 28, the lighting up of the King's yacht will be the signal for all ships to instantly illuminate; at eleven all lights to be extinguished, his Majesty's yacht alone remaining illuminated. Ten minutes later coloured searchlights will be burnt. At 11.30 a royal salute will be fired, after which search- lights are to be given extreme elevation, fol- lowing the motions of the London (on no account are searchlights to be trained on his Majesty's yacht). One gun at midnight will be the final signal to put out lights. Thei Channel. Home and Cruiser Squadrons and the destroyer flotilla will leave Spithead on July 2 at nine a.m., the Home Squadron proceeding to Portland and the Channel and Cruiser Squadrons to Torbay. { Lord Crawford's yacht Valhalla will 'convey the Colonial Premiers through the Fleet, and the other guests of the King will embark on the Royal yachts Osborne and Alberta. Contrary to expectation, the home squadron did not join the fleet at Spithead on Sunday afternoon, but remains at anchor in Sandcwn Bay until to-day (Monday). There have, how- ever, been several arrivals of smaller craft, and there are now upwards of sixty ships moored in readiness for the review. GREAT WESTERN COLLIERY ACCIDENT FUND. Mr G. L. Clark, Tal-y-Garn, chairman of the Great Western Colliery Accident (1895) Fund, decided to grant the widows and orphans an extra week's pay. ILFRACOMBE. There will be services at most of the places of worship on Thursday. The members of the district council will attend the Parish Church. There will be a general procession of Volun- teers, fire brigade. Boys' Brigade, Friendly Societies, public bodies, lifeboat crew, Ac- starting from the Victoria Pleasure Grounds. The school children and bands will be massed on Capstone Hill, and will sing the National Anthem. A feu de joie will be fired. The children will have tea in the Alexandra-hall, and there will also be sports for them. In the evening there will be another procession, with tableaux, followed by a public ball and a bonfire. On Friday there will be a. dinner for parishioners, athletic sports, fire brigade display, water carnival. Ac. WELLINGTON. SOMERSET. A feature in the procession at Wellington, Somerset, will be a huge block of coal, weigh- ing two tons and a half. It was raised from the Mardy Four-foot Seam, under the super- vision of Mr. T. E. Richards, M.E.
SHORE BIRDS AND HIGH TIDES.
SHORE BIRDS AND HIGH TIDES. The havoc which a high tide during the breeding season works among the nests of our shore birds was seen last week, when eggs and egf-hells were littered along the high-water line. Then there will be dead little-auks and guillemots, razor-bills, and, perhaps, puffins. It seems strange that birds which spend their whole lives almost between water-marks should not have learned the simple fact that they court disaster by placing their eggs so near the sea. There is always the visible line of dry wreckage and seashells to mark the range of the highest tide of recent years, and it would seem such a little thing for the birds to learn that below that line is danger. But this little thing passes, nevertheless, beyond the high-water mark of instinct.
I1 MAN & FOUR WIVESi
MAN & FOUR WIVESi An Extraordinary Case of Bigamy. ALLEGED LON.G FIRM FRAUDS. Joseph Stanley, eorge Mills, Samuel Beards, and Charles Simons, were charged on remand at Bow-street Police-court, London, on Satur- day, the first-named with marrying four women and obtaining money from them, Mills with aiding and abetting, and all four prisoners with long firm frauds. Several wit- neses gave evidence in connection with the bigamy charge. Edith Taylor, single, High- street, Chatham, daughter of an earlier wit- ness, Frances Taylor. recognised Stanley, whom she knew as Joseph Field. Witness was not present when prisoner went through the form of marriage with'her mother. James Edward Brown Oxley, managing clerk to Mr. arnuel King Scott, solicitor, Basinghall-street. said Stanley saw Mr. Soott about Ootober. 1900. Prisoner then posed as Bailey, and asked for a loa-n of £ 500 on his wife's propery. A mort- gage was arranged, and the amount ( £ 492 108.) was paid on October 5 to Mrs. Bailey. Subse- quently Stanley said he wished to sell the pro- perty and pay off the mortgage. This was done, and Mrs. Bailey received £ 180 odd as balance, and subsequently another £ 50. Richard Ellen Harding, solicitor. King William-street, said he found the money advanced on the mortgage. Florence Waite, married, Montague-road, Tottenham, said she had known Mills for years, and thought she had met Stanley as Bailey, being intro- duced by Mills. Stanley had introduced Miss Salmon as his intended wife, and witness saw the marriage at St. Clements Danes, witness and Mills signing the register. Harry White, provision dealer. New South- gate, gave evidence as to identifying "Mrs. Bailey" as Miss May Salmon, and prisoner Stanley as Bailey. At the conclusion of the evidence on the bigamy charge, the prisoners were put back until the afternoon, when all four were charged with obtaining goods by fraud. The first witness was Mr. Francis Joseph Pepper, partner in a firm of wholesale jewellers in Birmingham. Rose Spinks, single, Marchmont-street, Russell-square, who was allowed to be seated in front of the box, said she went as type- writer to Stanley. At this point, during a consultation between Mr. Godfrey, solicitor for Beard, and the magistrate, as to the admis- sibility of certain evidence, witness suddenly dropped from her chair in a dead faint, and fell prostrate to the floor, being carried out of court by the usher. FurtYher evidence having been given, the prisoners were remanded until Wednesday, the hearing having lasted practi- cally the entire day.
LAWN TENNIS.
LAWN TENNIS. NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. This meeting was concluded at Aigburth, Liverpool, on Saturday, with the following results:- GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP. SEMI-FINAL ROCVD: S- H. Smith (holder) beat X. Casdngli—7-5, 6-1. H. S. Mahonev beat C. K. D. pritchett—0-6, 6-2, 8-6. FINAL ROUND- H. S. Mahony beat C. R. D. Pntchett-0-6, 6-2, 8-6. LADIES' SINGLES CHAMPIONSHHIP. FINAL ROUND: Miss Robb beat Miss Wilson—6-4 6-3. CHALLENGE ROUND: Miss Martin (holder) beat Miss Bobb—6-S, 7-5, 6-1. ALL ENGLAND LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP. SEMI-FINAL BOUND: H. S Mahony and Mrs. Pickering, w.o.; B. Wood and Mrs. Day scratched. F. L Kiseley and Miss Robb beat H. L. Fleming and Miss Vi uson—6-2, 6-2. FINAL ROUND: Biscley and Miss Robb beat Mahony and Mrs. Picker- ing-6-1, 7-5. CHALLENGE ROUND: S. H. Smith and Miss Alartin (holders) beat Riseley and Miss Robb—6-2, 6-2. GENTLEMEN'S DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP. „ „ FINAL ROUND: s. H. Smith and F. L. Riseley beat H. S. Mahony and H. L. Fleming—6-1, 8-6. THE DRAW rOR THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. The draw for the All Comers' Open Singlo Cham- pionship took place on Saturday at the ground of tb.e All England Lawn Tennis ncd Croquet Club, Wimble- don, and remlted as follows:— Byes.—M. J. G. Eitchie. B. J. M'Nair, J. E. Mellor, G. W. Hillyard, E. Yatman, A. W. Andrews, A. J. B. Norris, A. E. Crawley, Ifi. S. Salmon, P. de Bor- man, H. Pollard. S. H. Smith v. R. M. Sweetman, J. P. Ward v. H. M. Sweetman, H. R. Barrett v. G. C Ball Greene, E. R. Clarke v. G. M. Simond A. C. Pearson v. Dr. A. Walker, B. Hillyard v. G. Greville, W. C. Crawley v. "A. Raleigh, B. F. Doherty v. R. B. Hough, H. Whale v. G. A. Caridia, F. W. Brain beer v. F. L. Riseley. Byes.-Captain H. L. Fleming, LI. R. Hausberg, H. L. Dohertv. F. W. Pavn. C. R. D. Pritchett, L. Le- maire, L. H. Escombe," H. S. Mahony, S. H. Adams, E. S. Wills, H. Wilson Fox. The first round and byes will be commenced to-day (Monday) at three o'clock. Among the interesting matches will be H. R. Barrett and G. C. Ball-Greene. R. F. Doherty and R. B. Hough, F. W. Payn and C. R. D. Pritchett, P. de Borman (champion of Belgium) and E. S. Salmon.
SWIMMING.
SWIMMING. THAMES MEETING. The first important race of the year was decided on Saturday the fashionable Thames Swimming Meeting at Raven's Ait, Surbiton. The principal event was the 880 yards scratch race, known as half-mile championship of the Thames. There were only four competitors, one of them being George Read, the Australian champion, who won with ease. Details:- 880 yards scratch race (open): 1st, George Read (Australian amateur champion) (Sydney S.C.); 2nd, A. G. Harvey (Hollowa-y United S.C.); 3rd, D. V. Cow (Otter and Cambridge University); 4th, C. H. Gates (St. Saviour's S.C.). The Australian champion showed mag- nificent form, and. going clean away, he won by 83 yards. Read's time was min. 13 3-5sec.. and Harvey's 9min. 56 3-Seec.
YACHT RACE OFF PENARTH-
YACHT RACE OFF PENARTH- It had for a long time been a moot point which was the best yacht at the Old Canal Pier-head, Cardiff, and to decide the matter Mr Charles Wall offered a silver cup. value five guineas, and Mr. Edwards a second prize, value two and a half guineas. The race was decided on Saturday afternoon. Nine com- petitors were started at 3.30 p.m. from the Fairway Buoy, Cardiff Entrance Channel. The Sea Bird (owned and sailed by Mr. Ford) took the lead, and. with superior seamanship and sailing qualities, won ea-sily by 14min., the La Coqustte (Mr. Harris) coming in second. and the Rose (owned by Mr. Elias Evans) being a close third. Mr. Edwards acted as judge, Mr. Parkington as starter, and Mr. J. Ellis as secretary.
CARNIVAL AT NEWBRIDGE.
CARNIVAL AT NEWBRIDGE. With the object of assisting the funds of the National Lifeboat Institution, an excellent carnival was arranged at Newbridge on Satur- day, pioneered by Mr. Sidney Evans. Both Abercarn, Crnmlin, and district were visited by the procession. Collecting boxes had been placed in all business houses in the district during the week, and a goodly sum was also collected on the route. As a result of the venture a good sum will be handed over for the institution. A sacred concert was also given on Sunday night at the Newbridge-hall.
CARDIFF MODEL YACHT CLUB.
CARDIFF MODEL YACHT CLUB. The eleventh fixture on the list of the Cardiff Model Yacht Club took place on Saturday, when an interest- ing afternoon was spent watching the model yacht racc. The prize was put up by Mr. C. E. Hanconk The race was conducted upon a new rule of measure- ment, being three-fifths water-line, plus extreme beam, plus four-fifths draft, total equal ratine, with jr.sec. per ton handicap for whole sail breexes. The course being the long one, the yachts were sent away at 5.30 p.m. in the following orderDoris, 45iin.; Sybarita, -IfIn.; Dodger, 464in.; Forward, Mavis, and Muriel, 48iln.; Penitent, 484in.; Kindly Light, 48irn., and Marguerite, 48iin., 2min. 36sec. dividing the first and last boat. Keen sailing for premier position ended with Marguerite, 1: Mavis, 2; Muriel, 3; and Doris, 4. Time, 45min. Mr. E. Thomas officiated at the round- ing of the upper bouys.
THE GERMAN DERBY.
THE GERMAN DERBY. HAMBURG, Sunday. Ther German Derby for three year olds was run here to-day. Herr A. Von Pechy's MacdonaJd came in first, thus winning the jubilee work of art and a hundred thousand marks.-Reuter.
LLANDILO JUNE FAIR.
LLANDILO JUNE FAIR. The June fair took place at Llandilo on Saturday. There was a large number of dealers present, and stock and cattle were in excellent demand and realised capital prices. Cows and calves were very brisk, reaching prices from jEH to £18, according to quality yearlings L7 to Lio, bulls 38s per cwt live weight, whilst there was a great demand for fat cattle at from 6id to nd per lb. There was also a brisk trade in the horse depart- ment. The carters were of an ordinary quality, and prices ranged from £ 30 to £ 35. an occasional one reaching from JBM) to JB60. There was a limited number of colliers, and the prices obtained was from L32 to £ 37; colts JE13 to £16.. There 1 ^ro few mountain ponies; these realised from 10s to L6 10s. The wool sold from 41Id to t,4, per lb, according to quality. The flannel trade appeared to be brisker than usual. The pleasure fair was well patronised. Messrs. Harry Studt and Sons' gondolas, shooting galleries, bowling saloons. &c., were in full swing throughout the day.
.TO-DAY'S RACING SELECTIONS…
TO-DAY'S RACING SELECTIONS FROM THE PAPERS. SELECTIONS STARRED ARE GIVEN AS "NAPS." LEWES MEETING. I Papers. j 145 Race, j 215 Race, j 2.45 Race. 315 Bace. j 3.45 Baee. 4.15 Eaoa. SPECIAZiS. CHILTON'S QUIDS Brass Bottle (good). *Sweet Oliver. Aldemey. Perdicns. GALES SPECIAL ■ MIDDLEHAM OPINION Skyscraper. Waveless. Sargeant. ONE-HORSE MARVEL JOCKEY SPECIAL Skyscraper or Khiva Pass or "Lord Jamee. Alderman. Australian Star. RACING- GAZETTE f RACING WORLD SPORTING LUCK Blue Streak. Dcnna Lorna. Viper. SPORTING WORLD WEEKLY PAPERS. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' MIRROR 4 — — NEWS OF THE WORLD Lady Drake or VTavelese. SkyBcrsipcr. RACING WORLD. Alalia. Hoy. Gold Wave gelding. SPORTING LUCK. SPORTING SKETCHES SPORTING TIMES SPORTING WORLD Skyscraper or Sweet Oliver or Kirkthorpe or Bridegroom or Alderney or Holme Lacv. Aralia. Bucksfoot. Scotchman II. Destroyer. THE JOCKEY Skyscraper or Blue Streak. Aslingdon or Lord James. teatrice Maud. Alderman. Broken-hearted. THE PEOPLE — — DAILY PAPER!. BIRMINGHAM POST Skyscraper. Waveless. Morning Glass. Gold Wave gelding. Viper or x airy Field. GAZETTE — Le Buff Skvscraper, if absent Waveless. Bucksfoot or Alderney or *Sorciere. I Alderm'nor Meditat'-n. Sergeant. Gold Wave gelding. I DAILY EXPRESS Le Buff. 'Skyscraper. Waveless. Morning Glass. Alde-rnev. Perdicus. DAILY GRAPHIC. Le Buff. Skyscraper, if absent, Waveless or Aelingdon or Hoy. Alderney or Viper or Sorciere. Alderman or Bobaire. Blue Streak. Lord James. DAILY MAIL — Le Buff. Meditation. Old Patch. Miss Eiley. Alderney. Blue Sleeves. DAILY SPORT Skyscraper. Aralia. Wise Jessie. Gold Wave. Blue Sleeves. DAILY TELEGRAPH Le Buff. Alderman or Sweet Oliver or Alderney. Perdicus. Holme Lacey. WavelesB. EVENING NEWS Waveless. — MORNING ADVERTISER *yaid Qf Clwyd. Holme Lacey. Wa\eless. Bucksfoot. Alderney. Beatrice Maud. MORNING LEADER Le Buff. Holme Laoey. 'Waveless. Sonoma. Alderney. Sorciere. MORNING POST Alderman or Waveless or Sergeant or Hoy. Alderney or Sorciere or Holme Lacev. Sweet Oliver. Lord James. Mr Ldwards Selected. SPORTING CHRONICLE ('Kettledrum' Le Buff. 'Alderman. Waveless.. Sergeant. Gold Wave gelding. I Leo Tertios. (•'Travelling Correspondent"). r,o Ruff Alderman 'Waveless. Euckefoot. Gold Wave gelding. Minnie Dee or IJV .EMU. Leo Tertiiw. „ ("NewmarketCorrespondent" k SPORTING LIFE ("Auffur") Le Buff or Meditation or Bine Streak or Sergeant or Alderney. Leo Tertius or Viper. TUTaiH nf rlwvrt Alderman. Waveless. Tvnmghame. „ ("Man on the Spot") Castlelnn Holme Lacey. Mi ras. Much Too Early. Alderney. Viper. „ Newmarket Correspondent") Alderman. Waveless. Hoy. I Alderney. SPORTSMAN ("Vlgrilant") T P -Rnff Skyscraper. Blue Streak or Wise Jessie. Prince Chalcis. Fairy Field. wuii. Waveless. H ("Man on the Spot") Le Buff. Skyscraper. Blue Streak or Aslingdon. Lord James. Fairy Field. "W aveless. C Newmarket Correspondent castlefinn. Alderman. Waveless. Alderney. STANDARD — Maid of ciwyd or Holme Lacey or Waveless. Despair Not or Alderney or Minford. Fairy Field. DoiizelV Alderman. bergeant. STAR Le Buff. Holme Lacey. Waveless. 'Sergeant. Gold ave. Perdicus. SUN Maid of Clwyd. Alderman. Sweet Oliver. 'Seigeant. Alderney. Viper. SUN Maid of Clwyd. Alderman. Sweet Oliver. 'Sergeant. Alderney. Viper. WESTERN MAIL Le Buff. Skyscraper. Blue Streak. Kali Caine. Lord James. Fairy Field.
BMSINS: LATEST.
BMSINS: LATEST. Lewes Meeting SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY BY "RED ROVER." Castle Plate.—LE BAFF. June Handicap.—WAVELESS. Ashcombe Handicap-PERDICDS. Northumberland Plate--CANDELARIA.
NEWMARKET NOTES.
NEWMARKET NOTES. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) f> EWHASKET, Monday. LEFT FOR GOSFORTH PARK. Servitor, Paiute, Friar's Wash, Varna, Pimpernel, War Paint, Ravenscar, Semiramis, Courier des Bois, Leisure Hour, Thisbe, Buy Lopez, Outsider, Norham, Sakuntala, Page int., Mountain Daisy, Champagne, Pistol, St BriaveU, Friar Wolf, Rubiana, Chupatty. Tudor King.Choyses, Osbech, Aliwal, Cowley, Queen Catherine, and Libya. LEFT FOB GATWICK. Asteria filly, Prim Alice, Doncaster Balle gelding, Timeserver, Nestor, Ragamuffin, Induction, Lorma, and Nightshade. LEWES MEETING. SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY. Selling Handicap-BOY or TINY. Abergavenny Stakes.—ALDERMAN or JACQUELINE. Ashcombe Handicap—PERDICUS or SORCI ERE. Southdown Piate-ALDERNRY or GOLD WAVE GELDING. Lewes June Bandic&p.-W A YELESS or ARALIA. Castle Plate—CASTLE FINN or LE BUFF.
PROBABLE STARTERS FOR TO-DAY'S…
PROBABLE STARTERS FOR TO-DAY'S RACES. Castle Plate.-All ready to run. Abergavenny Stakes.-Holme L&cy, Birthday colt, Aldermap, Mona Cross filly,, Eastern Prize, and Lady Drake. June Handicap.—AM ready (except Aralia). Selling Handicap.-Tyninghamc, Aslingdon, Compo- site, Hall Caine, Donna Lorna, Mis Riley, Sergeant, Despair Not, Bucksfoot, Moon Ray, Tiny, Kirkthorpe, and Sonoma. Southdown Welter.—Tiny. Phlegethon, Precocious, Culvcrin, Kingsoote, StranFiord. Alderney, Cloven Foot, Minford, and Go!d Wave gelding. Ashcombe Handicap.—Hinni? Dee, The Scotchman II., Viper, Sorciere, Blue Slee>e. Leo Tertius, and Perdici;
"EVENI'NG EXPRESS" FINALS
"EVENI'NG EXPRESS" FINALS LEWES MEETING. 1.45—LE BUFF. 2.15—ALDERMAN. 3.15—SERGEANT. 3.15—GOLD WAVE GELDING (nap). 4.15—LEO TERTIUS. Best Thing of the Dar—GOLD WAVE GELDING (nap). Treble Event—ALDERMAN, GOLD WAVE GELDING, and LliO TERTIUS.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Holme Lacy, Lady Armine colt, Friar Buck, Olive Branch II., Blue Streak. Ilerigueux, Hall Caine, Miss Riley, Tiny, Creditor. Culverin, Cloven Foot. Duck's Foot, Jacqueline, Sergeant, Leo Tertius, Birthday Gift, Old Watch, Sweet Olivia, Prince Chalcis, Perecocious, Minford, and all in the Castle Plate..
Saturday's Starting Prices.
Saturday's Starting Prices. As published in th* "Racing C&ls&dar" and the "Sportaman." WINDSOR MEETING. Thames Handicap (18).-Torrent. 9 to 2 agst. Two Year Old Selling (15).—Cherry Park. 3 to 1 agst. June Handicap (t».—The Bishop, evens on. Park Selling (11).—The Warren Belle colt, 6 to 4 &gst. Clewer Handicap (16).—Poppitte, 9 to 2 agst. Regulation Plate (7).—Pradella, 11 to 10 agst.
Saturday's London Betting.
Saturday's London Betting. On the Northumberland Plate there was a little more doing on Saturday, but Osbech continued in demand, and it was difficult to obtain 3 to 1. There was a demand for Candelaria. Patron Saint, and Semiramis. The best oiler against Fowling Piece for the St. Leger was 100 to 7. Prices:- NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE. 3 to 1 agst Osbech, t and w to 1 Servitor, t and 0 8 to 1 Candelaria, t 8 to 1 Patron Saint, t 10 to 1 Semiramis, t P..D.d w ST. LEGER. 5 to 4 agst Ard Patrick, t 9 to 2 — Sceptre, t and o 14 to 1 — Fowling Piece, o; 16 to 1 taken
GATWICK MEETING.
GATWICK MEETING. ORDER OF RUNNING FOR TUESDAY. Dorking Welter Handicap, 2.0; Manor Welter Plate, 2.10; Gatwick Selling Handicap, 3.0; Purley Plate, 3.30; Crow Maiden Plate, 4-0; Horseshoe Handicap, 4.30.
THE AMERICAN DERBY.
THE AMERICAN DERBY. CHICAGO, Saturday. Wyeth won the American Derby, run at Waaiington Park to-day.
QUOITS.
QUOITS. SWANSEA AND DISTRICT LIGHT QUOIT ASSOCIATION. A match between the Windsor (Swansea) and Sketty teams for the challenge shield was played on Saturday on the ground of the latter. The following were the respective scores:- Windsor. Sketty. H. Thomas 21 F. Bl&ckmore 10 C. S. Anthony 21 J. Williams 18 S. Evans (captain) 21 J. Hoskins 4 ,V. Tucker 21 C. Hanson 15 tV. Jones 21 E. Williams 11 .T. Ellacott 21 R. G.Hos)uns.J 20 G. Gray 21 S. Williams 9 v. Williams 21 H. Edwards 7 t —— —— 168 94 ————————— t
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Mr. Thomas Seymour, Pontyberem, chair man of the Llanelly Board of Guardians and Rural District Council, has qualified as a magistrate.
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS.
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. The famous drama, "A Royal Divorce," is to be played by Mr. Kelly's company at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, this week. The drama, which illustrates one of the most important incidents in Bonaparte's career, is full of most thrilling incidents and situations. Miss Margaret Watson will take the leading part amongst the ladies, and Mr. J. H. Clyndes appears as "^Napoleon." GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. The Neilaoxi Grand Opera Company is announced to perform at the Grand Theatre. Cardiff. A most attractive bill is issued, with "Maritana," "Bohemian Girl," "Daughter of the Regiment," "Faust," and "Bride of Lammermoor" to be played in succession- Matinee performances are arranged for Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday, and on Thursday and Friday nights there are to be "midnight concerts." The company includes M-ise Louise Van Dalle and Mr. Hilton St. Just. THE EMPIRES. CARDIFF.-With the popular and charming Lil Hawthorne at the head of the bill, and Servais Le Roy. the great magician, also on the list, the attractions at the Cardiff Empire this week are great indeed. The whole pro- gramme is comprised of artistes whose per- formances are always welcome. On Corona- tion Day there is to be a special matinee. NEWPORT.—Ludwig Amann, who gives such astonishing likenesses of famous people, and Zarmo, the famous juggler, are the chief artistes due at the Newport Empire this week. Besides them there are on the bill seven or eight turns, all of the most interesting description. A special matinee is arranged for Thursday (Coronation Day). SWANSEA.—Little Fred, with his troupe of acrobatic dogs, is due this week at the Swan- sea Empire. Harriet Vernon, whose "pro- gramme" includes some extremely gorgeous costumes, is also announced. The other, artistes include Torcat (the smart and funny Frenchman), the quaint "Little Ganty," Marie Reeve (a remarkably bright singer and dancer), and a bioscope turn. For Coronation Day a special matinee is arranged. THE LYCEUM., NEWPORT. From to-morrow (Tuesday) there will be seven performances (viz., the usual evening performances and matinees on Thursday and Saturday) of the well-known and popular favourite play "Our Boys" by Mr. Charles Otley's company.
SHIP IN AN ICE-PACK.
SHIP IN AN ICE-PACK. Drifting to the Arctic Ocean. The steamer Nome City, from Nome to Seattle, reports that the steamer Portland, of the Northern Commercial Company's fleet, got caught on the 4th inst. in an ice pack, and when the Nome City left was being slowly carried up Behring Straits to the Arctic Ocean. The Revenue cutter Thetis has gone to the rescue. The Portland has 109 pas- sengers on board.—Reuter.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT CLYDACH…
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT CLYDACH VALE. Clydach Vale Station on the Great Western Railway, was the scene of an alarm- ing accident on Saturday. During the early hours a colliers' train was running up from the Clydach Vale Colliery with the men of the night shift, and near the Clydach South Signal-box the front part of the train, consisting of the engine and one carriage, left the rails. Tke driver imme- diately brought the train to a standstill, and beyond a severe shaking none of the passen- gers were seriously injured. A break-down gang was quickly on the scene, and the task of clearing the obstruction was speedily com- menced.
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The Mayor and Mayoress of Aberystwith (Councillor and Mrs. R. J. Jones) on Saturday afternoon held a garden party on the castle grounds, to which some fifteen hundred people were invited. A child, eighteen months old, named Blanche Edith Macher, was knocked down by a passing cart near her residence. 8. Kent-street, Grangetown. She died later in the day, in consequences of the injuries received. A man named Meshach Evans was discovered in a dying condition at the Ebbw Vale Ooke Ovens on Saturday night. The police and relieving-offioer were present, but the man died before he could be removed to the work- house. His body was taken to tke mortuary. A successful eisteddfod was held at Carmel, Pontardulais, on Saturday. Four choirs entered in the chief choral competition, viz. Craigcefnparc. Goppa, Pontardulais. Hen- rietta-street (Swansea), and Llwynhendy. The last-named party won, under the leadership of Mr. John Thomas. A Swansea party cap- tured the prize in the male voice competition. John Henry Mortimer, who on Saturday opened a. lish-frying shop at 6, Caerleon-road. Newport, had a mishap to start with. The stove for frying the fish took fire, and the flames became for the time ,so threatening that the fire brigade was called. Their services were not required to put out the fire, but they applied soothing oils to one of the pro- prietor's arms which had been burnt. Mr. John Evans. coroner. Aberystwith, held an inquest on Saturday at Cwmystwyth, touch- ing the death of a married man. named David I Davies, who was killed on the previous day in the Cwmystwyth Mine. The deceased was engaged, with his son and another man. in clearing a passage, when there was a heavy fall of rook and gTavel, and the deceased, who was under the falL was killed instantly.
SCENE IN A CARDIFF HOTEL.
SCENE IN A CARDIFF HOTEL. ALLEGED ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE BY POISON. Police-constable Ernest Roper was called to the Grand Hotel Vaults on Saturday night by Arthur Rees, of 16, Tin-street, who pointed out to him a man, named George M'Leod, who had, he said, just swallowed some poison. M'Leod appeared ill. and the constable took him to the Central Police-station, whence he was gent on at once to the Cardiff Infirmary. Drs. Rhys, Brownlee, and Hyde applied the stomach pump, and the patient made so favourable a. recovery that on Sunday he Wa6 taken back to the police-station. He will be brought up before the bench this (Monday) morning. M'Leod was formerly employed as boots at the Grand Hotel, but latterly has been out of employment. He has been living at 21. Habershon-street, East Moors, and whilst sitting in the vaults he was observed by Rees to raise a. bottle, labelled "Carbolic a<cid: poison," to his lips.
SMALL-POX AT SWANSEA.
SMALL-POX AT SWANSEA. PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCE IN A FRESH CASE. A patient living in Trafalgar-terraoe, Swan- sea. was on Saturday removed to the Swansea Fever Hospital suffering from small-pox. She had reoently given birth to a child.
POLO.
POLO. ENGLAND DEFEATS AMERICA AND WINS THE CUP. The third and deciding match f-.r the Ame- rica Challenge Cup was played at Hurlingham on Saturday, when England beat America by seven goals to one. The teams were* Eng- land: Messrs. Cecil Nickalls, P. Nickalls, Geo. Miller, and W. S. Buckmaster. America: Messrs. M. Waterbury, L. Waterbury. Foxhall Keene, and R. L. Agassiz. Shortly after the start Georg-e Miller ran the ball down to the American end. and Buckmaster put it through but before the end of the period 1. Waterbury had equalised. In the second ten Lhe English- men had matters quite their own way, and Buckmaster, Miller, and P. Nickaus scored in turn. With the third chupper came another goal from P. Nickalle, and the half-time score read :-England, 5; America. 1. Play was rather alow in the second half. Miller scored twice, and thus ended the game in England's favour.
GOLF.
GOLF. THE PARLIAMENTARY GOLF HAKTHCAP. in he Ihird round of the Parliamentary Handicap at Mitcham on Saturday Mr. A. B. Tennyson, House of Lords (scratch), beat Mr. J. B. Hotham, House of Lords (who received 6 strobes;, by 2 holes up and 1 to play. A. J. BALFOUR CUP COMPETITION. This competition, open to golfers residing within twelve miles of Manchester, was played at Worslev. T. C. Mellor (Cheadle), 77, scratch—77, and H. Nay lot (Aston-on-Mersey). 81—4—77, tied. The former score it a record for the links. Piaving off Naylor (85) won.
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
ATHLETIC SPORTS. TBEHEBBEBT. At the sports at Treherhert on Saturday the followine were the results:— 15° yards handicap: 1st, Thos. Greporv, Swansea; 2nd, Jerry Bebb, Treorky; 3rd, James Bell, Llwynvpia. One mile and a half cycle handicap: 1st, Thomas Koberte, Pembroke Dock; 2nd. Henry Bees, Ystrad: 3rd. V/. B. Sherrin, Pcntygwaith. 300 yards flat handicap: 1st, H. Cullum Cardiff; aid, F. C. Dean, Hereford; 3rd, G. Gunn, Treherbert One mile bicycle handicap: 1st, D. Evans, Ch-dach Vale; 2nd, J. Da vies. Treorky; 3rd, T. Williams, Hafod. One mile bicycle (limited start): 1st, T. Davies, Man- chester; 2nd, W. Bees, Clydach Tale; 3rd, T. Williams Hafod. NEWTOWN. The Royal Welsh Warehouse Recreation SocretV* sports at Newtown on Saturday were most successful. The results were as tollow:- 120 yards flat: 1st, D. W. Walters, Cardiff (llivds); 2nd. A. Pierce, Oswestry (8ydtr. 3rd, S. Hurdsfield, Salford Harriers (4^yds). 440 yards: 1st. S. Hurdsfield (15yds); 2nd, H. Lloyd, Ellesmere (33yds); 3rd, J. L. Phillips, Shrewsbury (2Syds). One mile flat: 1st, D. Evans, Rhavader (lOOvds): 2nd, T. J. Evans, Knighton (130yds;; 3rd, C. W. Powitt. Birchfield H. (180yds). One mile bicycle: 1st, B. J. Niblett. Kington (llOvdg); 2nd, E. Banks, Congleton (120vds;; 3rd, T. S. Clutton, Wrexham (175yds). Two miles bicycle: 1st, E. Banks. Congleton (300yds); 2nd, B. J. Niblett (lTSyde); 3rd, T. S. Clutton (280vds). Thres miles bicycle scratch: 1st, J. Brooks, ~Su.lv- bridge; 2nd, A. E. Maycock, Manchester; 3rd, E. Banks, Congjeton. Tug-of-war: Winners, Greys, Abertfllery. Band contests for Welsh bands (test piece Welsh airs): 1st, £15, Ferndale; 2nd, £ 10, Rhos; 3rd. £ 5, Aberdare. Open contest (test piece "Gems from Sullivan's Operas" No. 3;: 1st. £ 30, Wyke; 2nd, £ 1 £ Ferndale; 3rd £ 8, Lindley; 4th, E4. Wringates. Quickstep competition: let. Ferndale; 2nd, Lindlev. Mr. Ord Hume adjudicated the open contests ana Mr. J. W. Bestwick the Welsh contest. N.C.U. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. Three amateur cycling championships were decided a-t the Home Park, Plymouth—the quarter-mile, one mile. and five miles. In the quarter. Ingram (Poly- techjiic), Beed (Polytechnic), and Edmonds (Bristol) qualified for the final, and Ingram, leading throughout, won by two yards from Reed, in 33sec. Reed and Edmonds were also in the final of the one mile, the first-named proving the winder. The other competitors in the final were Wills, of Putney, and Holloway (Mid- land?). The final was very slow until the last lap; but by doing the finishing quarter in 30 3-5sec. they saved their time. Eeed, who had made most of the pace, stalled off challenges from Edmonds and Wills, beating the last-named by half a length. Holloway was third. Time, Stnin. 41sec. The first hea.t in the five miles race was done in 13min. 48 2.5sec. It was won by Kings- bury, of Portsmouth, from Janson, with Holloway third. In the second heat Beed was first, winning by inches, but he was disqualified on a protest for boring, and the heat awarded to Payne. Parsons was third. Time, lSrciin. 5 2-5sec. The third heat was won by Wills, who was nearly two lengths in front of Besta. Childs being last. Time, ISmin. 29sec. In the final Payne won from Wille by half a length, in lSmin. Ibsec.
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Merit-class Conetstble John Jonee, of the Dowlais polioe staff, has been promoted to the rank of acting-sergeant and appointed to a. vacancy at Porth.
BOXING.
BOXING. CORONATION TOURNAMENT AT THE NATIONAL SPORTING CLUB. The great tournament arranged at the Naticnal Sporting Club in Covent-gardea, which extends over four days, and includes wrestling as well ae boxing, wa« begun on Saturday afternoon, when wrestling contest* in Graeco-Roinan style were brought off. In the second ser.vs some tremendous straggles were witnessed between Deireck, the champion of Brussels. and hia fellow-countryman, Lauvaux, lasting 47min. 20sec.. while that between De Bouillon, of Brussels, and Kock, champion of Germany, extended over one hour and 58 minules before a brief interval was taken. Kock beating his man, however, in 40 seconds after resuming the encounter. The full results were as follow:- Deirick (Brussels, beat Majtnchand (FranceV in 3min. 50sec. Lauvaux (Brusaels) beat Fekr (Germany) in lmin. 14aec Jewissen (Luxemberg) beat Clempert (Bel- gium in 22min. 26see Defriend (Brussels) beat Sreeg (Germany) in 3min. 14eec. De Bouillon (Brussels) beat Peyrouae (France) in 2min. 30sec. Kock (Germany) beat Jurgen (Holland) in Imin. 15eec. Nolles (Brussels) beat Klein (Germany) in 37sec. Thys (Brussels) beat Van den Berg (Holland) in 58sec. SECOND SERIES. Lauvaux beat Deirick in 47min. 20sec. Jewissen beat Defriend in 42eec. Kock beat De Bouillon in lh. 38min. 40mm Thys beat Nollis in 2min. 15sec. Spike Sullivan (America) v. Jabez Whit» (Birmingham; for the 9st. 81b. championship. This, the first of the important boxing con- tests arranged during the four days, figured ae the opening event on Saturday evening. At the end of fifteen rounds White was declared the winner. Eddie Connelly (America) v. Pat Daley (England) for the lOst. 41b. championship. Tne second zna-tch wfes between Eddie Connelly and Pat Daley, who were matched to box fifteen rounds for the lOst. 41b. cham- pionahip of the world. Connelly gained the a.ward on points.
LLANHARRAN CLUB RAIDED.
LLANHARRAN CLUB RAIDED. At Bridgend Police-court on Saturday David Meredith Jones, steward, and Thomas John Jones, his brother, of the Constitutiona.1 Club. Llanharran, were charged with selling beer without a licence on the previous Sandav.- Inspector Benjamin Evans. Bridgend, made a raid on the club at 8.15 on the previous Sunday evening, with other constables, and found therein thirty persons, all drinking beer. A. visitor, who had been introduced by the steward, was seen to pay* for two pints of beer. No rules could be produced, and four persons were present who were not entered upon the register of members, although they produced membership cards. There wae not a single newspaper on the premiMs.—The Sec- retary of the institution (Nathaniel WilliMM) stated that he received 8s. per week for services. Although the club was styled a Con- servative one, it had no political standing. He stated in cross-examination that nothing was done but drinking beer, and the person who acted as doorkeeper and steward received remuneration of six pints of beer. He also said that a brewer's traveller from Oardiff had founded the club, advancing JE70 for the object. Every drop of beer was purchased from him.-David Meredith Jones was fined JB21 and costs, and the other man. who only acted in the capacity of servant. £ 2.
SOUTH WALES CO - OPERATIVE…
SOUTH WALES CO OPERATIVE SOCIETY. At Ton Pentre on Saturday a conference of delegates from the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Co-operative Association was held, Mr Price, Blaina (who is vMe-presMienU. occupying the chair.—The Chairman said he did not favour the payment of high dividends to the members of a society. At the congrem held at Exeter the a-asocia-tion which reported the greatest progress was that of South Waiem and Monmouthshire—It was reported by the delegates that in each society in the auocia- tion there had been an increase of member- ship. Ton and Blaina had originated a scheme of erecting houses for the members which had been very successful. The contract at Ton. was for 41 houses, while Blaina wae building 30 —Mr. Hall (Penaxth) wae elected treasurer pro tem., in place of the late Mr. Bryant (Pen- &rth). with whose family a. vote of sympfctlir was passed.
DEGRADED SWANSEA MAN.
DEGRADED SWANSEA MAN. At Swansea Police-court on Saturday Cle- ment Williams, living in the Stacpnd, was charged with an offenoe under the Vagrancy Act. — Four police constables gnffuaentiy testified to defendant's habits. and when Police-constable Umpleby arrested him in College-street on Friday morning he was beat- ing a woman because she refused to give him money. He haid already suffered three month* for a similar ofrence.-The Chairman, nddrcec ing the prisoner. said he was a low and degraded fellow, and. would go to gaol for three months. Next time he "ould be oommitted to the quarter sessions.
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