South Wales Daily News

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. ftOUTE OF THE QUEEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY. It has been decided that the Queen will return from Paul's Cathedral by way of Holborn Viaduct and Oxford-street, thus affording to many thousands an ^Pportunity of witnessing the procession and of seeing er Majesty, who otherwise would be debarred the PPOrtunity. DEATH OF MR. H. F. CHORLEY. The death of this gentleman, who was well-known as a fiauaical critic of singular capacity and judgment, took Place yesterday morning. Mr. Chorley was a contribu- °r to the A thenaum. A LADY BURNT TO DEATH. Miss Thrupp, daughter of the Vicar of Eltbam, was ^rut to death on Thursday night while dressing for BALL. ^ARMING ACCIDENT ON THE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY. An alarming accident occurred near Carlisle yesterday Tuning at the point half a mile north of the city, jfhere the North British branches from tha Caledonian lne. The pointsman by a mistake, turned the 8.45 ritn. passsenger train going north into the wrong line. Perceiving his mistake he changed the points, ana 6 result was that while the first part of the was on the North Biitish the remainder as turned on to the Caledonian line. The wrench j 8 so great that the first section consist- of the engine tender, an empty break, and ■hiee empty passenger carriages were thrown off the with great vioience. The engine and tender Ploughed into the earth to the full depth of their heels. The guard's van knocked to pieces, and two rat-elaag carriages were shivered into splinters. For- l1»ately they were all empty. None of the carriages 0rming the second part of the train were hurt. Otijy 116 passenger is reported to be injured, and the driver fireman were very little the worse for their shaking.

TREHERBERT. READINGS.—Another of these popular entertainments evas held at Treherbert British School Room on Thursday Jjeinng, the 15th inst., Mr. T. Curnew being chairman. Ane Programme opened with a pianoforte solo, "The • £ erman entry into Paris," a stirring piece of instrumental j Usi.c, which drew forth a storm of applause. Mr. A. sang The shake of the hand" and also a song •«Va chorus (with party), Maggie May," both sung in y'or. hLewiB's usual expressive style. Three promising jL°uths, Thomas Jones, Benjamin Richards, and George ^veleigh played two instrument trios (flutes and con- hoth of which were encored. Miss Sarah Davies Vjttg Deryn Pur" very expressively and was encored. > ijil*' M. 0. Jones and party sang "The Vacant Chair.1 pieces were interspersed with English and ^elsh readings. Miss Thomas accompanied the singing roughout. The attendance was good. 9INDUFATRIAL CO-OPERATION —The Cardiff and Merthyr t. ,am foal Company have resolved to adopt the prin- diln ^"Operation in their new colliery at Blaen Rhon- thT' ai}<i have posted printed placards very extensively con* thin neighbourhood announcing their intention of 8ftrimeilcing work on this system, on the 25th of the pre- \Yal ^oftth. This is certainly a new thing in Soulth j, aiesj but it has been adopted with great success in can ky Messrs Briggs, Son and Co. As far as we veA1er8tand' is not intended for the workmen to in- Crt ■ °r shares, as is done at Messrs. Briggs, Son and W 8jC0^e^es> but after providing for a fair fixed rate rem P^ciation and interest on capital, the balance iJivM11?1^ at the end of each current year will be fcrrm ^nto two equal shares, one of which will be the 0aurefty of the pr.,j rietors, and the other will be appli- thoo the payment -of a bonus to those employed by by orrJPany in proportion to the wages or salary earned anri*a Person." The project has (been submitted to, anH ^?I)r"ved of, by Mr. Thomas Hughes, QC., M.P., Pared t ^un^e^a> M.P., the latter of whom will bepre- that +vf ac^ as. scrutineer of the accounts, and to certify tei-mc distribution of profits is made according to the agred upon.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIDAY. Their Lordships met at 5 o'clock. LANDED PROPRIETORS. The Earl of DERBY gave notice that on Thursday he should ask if the Government would take steps to ascer- tain the number of proprietors of land in the United Kingdom, and the quantity of land so held. VACCINATION. Loril BUCKHURST gave notice that he should move for a select committee to inquire into the operation and defi- ciencies of the Vaccination Act. Lord BUCKHURST asked if it was true, as reported, that the Islington magistrates had thrown obstacles in the way of the execution of the Vaccination Acr. The Earl of RrpoN had made enquiries at the Home Office and Local Government Office and could find no in- formation with respect to the matter. If more time was allowed he would endeavour to ascertain the fact. THE BURIALS BILL. The Burial Bill passed through committee. THE GOVERNMENT MAJORITY. The Duke of RICHMOND called attention to the fact that the numbers in the division last night were 88 and 87, so that the Government majority was only 1. The Marquis of SALISBURY observed that this was im- portant, because the noble lords who had been brought back from Italy and other parts at so much trouble, must each consider that he had ensured the victory. The Earl of KIMBERLEY wished to know by what right it was assumed by the noble duke that the tellers and not the clerk were wrong. Earl GRANVILLE would be glad to know the names of the noble lords who had been brought from Italy and else- where. Their lordships adjourned at 5.20. 1 (

CARDIFF. COLLISION IN THE PENARTH ROADS.—The Egmont, schooner of and for Cork, from Newport, came into collision with the barque Campidoglia, of and from Genoa, in Penarth Roads, on Thursday morning. The schooner had her main rigging carried away, and the barque lost some head gear and had her cutwater damaged. THE VACCINATION OFFICER.—The Board of Guardians will to-day appoint a vaccination officer in pursuance of the provisions of the Act, which came into operation in January. For the office, of which the salary is CSO per year, there are five candidates, namely:—Mr. Phillip Bird, Cardiff; Mr. R. R. Watkins, Cardiff; Mr. E. Howell, vestry clerk, Cardiff Mr. Llewellyn Morgan, of Culverhouse, near Cardiff, formerly, and for many years, a relieving-officer of the Union and Mr. James Stringa, 43, Scott-street, Temperance-town. THE BALLOT BILL -On Thursday night, during the debate in the House of Commons on the second reading of the Ballot Bill, the attendance of hon. members never exceeded 8), and, while Mr. Dmison was speaking, was reduced to one only Mr. Bliinsoll, mem her for Derby. The local members who voted for the Bill were Colonel Stuart, Mr. H. Richard, Mr. E. M. Richards, Mr. H. A. Bruce, and the Marquis of Hartington. BURIALS BILL. In the division upon the Burials Bill, on Wednesday night, the following local members voted :—For the Bill: Col. Stuart, Mr. H. Richard, Mr. L. L. Dillwyn, Mr. E. M. Richards, Mr. H. A. Bruce, Mr. E J. Sartoris, Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, Sir John Step- ney, Mr. Watkin Williams, Mr. A. Brogden, Lord Ken- sington, Mr. S. Morley, and Mr. Osborne Morgan, who was one of the tellers. Mr. C. W. W. Wynn was the only Welsh member who voted against the Bill, and with ,him voted Mr. C. O. Morgan, and Mr. G. Elliott. Mr, Scourfield paired against the Bill with Mr. Aytoun. THE CIRCUS.—The enterprising proprietors of this place of entertainment continue to exert themselves for the public benefit, and are continnally producing fresh novelties to delight the large audiences which night after night crowd this establishment. During the past week the programme has been a most attractive one, and its attraction will be increased by new engagements of dis tinguished artists. To-day there will be a mid-day per formance, and on Monday next the first appearance is announced of the Twin Sisters Avaidis, two very clever female gymnasts. FIRE IN THE ROYAL ARCADE.—At half-past six yester- day morning a fire was discovered in the shop of Mr. Brooks, picture frame maker, Royal Arcade. An alarm was given at the engine house, and the hose and reel was taken to the spot, and was accompanied by several mem- bers of the Fire Brigade. They found the fire confined to the shop, where it was assuming threatening propor- tions. They played upon the flames for about half-an-hour and were successful in extinguishing the fire. It is sup- Eosed to have originated in some waste paper boxes, but ow is not known. The occupiers of the shop were up all night at work, and left at six o'clock, the shop being then all safe. The damage done, fortunately, was not great. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—A meetingof grocers' assistants was held at Rapera Temperance Hotel, on Wednesday evening last, to consider what steps should be taken with regard to the decrease of business hours There was a very large and respectable attendance, nearly every shop in the town being represented. Mr. Whitfoid was voted to the chair, after which the business of the evening commenced. There were several speakers, and, having clearly expressed their views on early closing, it was proposed and unanimously carried, that a Grocers' Assistants Association be formed for the purpose of fur- thering the cause of Early Closing, and it was further agreed, that a petition be presented to the Cardiff Tea Dealers and Grocers'^ Association, praying them to use the best means in their power to induce all in the trade to decrease the hours of labour, and it was publicly re- solved, that a vote of thanks be accorded to them for their generous effoxts on behalf of the Wednesday Early Closing. Several resolutions were passed, and a deputa- tion appointed to wait upon the President of the Tea Dealers and Grocers' Association. NON-MAINTENANCE OF PARENTS.—At the police-court yesterday, before Mr. R. O..Tones, Thomas Thomas was ordered to pay Is. 6d. a week towards the maintenance of his mother, aged 76. John Ellsworth and William Ells- worth were ordered to pay Is. per week towards the main- tenance of their mother, aged 73. DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN RIVALS. --Bernardo Francis summoned Aussaundo Delegarra for assaulting him. Francis boarded an English ship to see the captain, and met the defendant, who caught hold of him, and said he would cut his throat. He did not do so, however and as he did not appear to have done anything else, or com- mitted any assault, the case was dismissed. EXACTION BY A BOARDING-HOUSE MASTER.—Thomas Foster, a negro, summoned Evan Armstrong, also a negro, the keeper of a boarding-house for seamen, to re- cover fifteen shillings and some clothing, which defendant had taken from him and now detained. It appeared from the evidence of Foster, that he had signed orders to proceed to sea in the Gem, and had received an ad- vance note of fifteen shillings. He went to defendant's house on Tuesday, to change his clothes, and left the dirty ones there to washed. He went there the next day, before going aboard, to get his clothes, and the advance-note. He saw the defendant, and asked for his clothes, &c., and defendant said he had not seen the Clothes or the note Complainant found that the note had been cashed at Mr. Barnett's, pawnbroker, Bute- street, but he did not know where his clothes had gone to This was the substance of the evidence. The magistrates thought the case was clear, and ordered the defendant to pay 15s. and costs, and deliver up the clothes, or 14 days' imprisonment. ABRUTUM FULMLON.-F-(I-ard Miles was again brought up on remand from last Wednesday (he being then too drunk to understand what was said to him), for threaten- ing his wife, Elizabeth Miles. The threat consisted of the expression if it was not for the law he would blow her brains out. He was ordered to find two sureties in £ 20 each, and be himself bound in £46, or in default to go pm°n" FERNDALE.

OPENING OF A NEW PIT. --On Thursday last, from the new pit, on Falda farm, in the Rhondda Vach, there were sent out five waggon loads of steam coal, of such a character as to justify a belief that the colliery will prove one of the most valuable in this district. The proprietors are Messrs. D. Davis and Sons.

ABERDARE. CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION.—At the Conference of this association, held last Thursday morning, a resolution to the effect that this journal was deserving of support was passed. In the evening a public meeting was held, Mr. David Davis, of Maesyffynon, in the chair, when addresses were delivered by Rev. J. C. Davies, of the Mumbles, on "Personal Religion;" Rev. Jos. Waite, B.A. of Cardiff, on The Home inflsence of Religion Mr. Thomas Webber, also of Cardiff, on "The privileges and obligations of Church members;" Rev. F. Sonley Johnstone, of Merthyr, on The Mission of the Church in forming public opinion." Before the proceedings ter- m;nQtAiI n nnYlenfr.irvn '7" .msulp in ftirl of H,P fnnrl.. of thp

NEWPORT. A MATE CHARGED WITH STEALING A REVOLVER.—At the borough police court on Friday, James Ray, mate of the ship Nina, of Rochester, Captain Hazleman, was charged with stealing a five-barrelled revolver, the pro- perty of the captain. It appeared from the evidence that the mate had been seen about the sreets in company with some loose women, ,ith the revolver in his possession. Detective Curtis proved the apprehension of prisoner on the charge, and then found that prisoner had sold the re- volver to a railway porter named David Jones for 9s. On searching the prisoner's chest the detective found a pair of oilskin trousers, which he was suspected to have stolen from a sailor who had left the ship. Prisoner denied the theft and said he had bought the revolver of a sailor, who was also in the dock charged with assaulting the police. Bradley was examined and swore that prisoner's statement was utterly untrue, that he never sold the re- volver to him, and never had a revolver. Prisoner was committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. MISCELLANEOUS CASES. Several little boys were changed with wilfully damaging a sign belonging to Mr. Shewring, painter and sign writer. Corn-street. There appeared to be some difficulty as to identity, and the lads were discharged with a caution.—Jeremiah Desmond was fined 5s. for being drunk and incapable.—Walter Blaclcmore was also fined 5s. for causing an obstruction in Mill-street.—A charge against Charles Brut, butcher, was adjourned till Monday.—James Smith preferred a charge of assault against a party named Burgess, said to be a merchant, of Swansea. The service of summons could not be proved, and the case was remanded. Com- plainant said his arm had been seriously injured and the Bench advised him to bring an action for damages against defendant in the County Court. HISTRIONIC ENTERTAINMENT.—There was a brilliant assembly at the Victoria Assembly-rooms, on Thursday evening, to witness another performance by the Histrionic Club, who, with praiseworthy self-sacrifice gave their time and talents in order that the funds of the Sailors' Home may be increased It is unnecessary now to dilate upon the advantages of such an institution as the Sailors' Home to a port like Newport, and it is deeply to be regretted such an institution should lan- guish for want of funds. Knowing this to be the case, it is the more laudable in the club to come forward opportunely to assist in rescuing the institution from embarrassment. On all occasions the public of this town have accorded most flattering patronage to the performances of the Histrionic Society, and hitherto large sums of money have been netted on behalf of the various charities, for the especial benefit of which these talented amateurs—we had almost said professionals—haveperformed. No previous entertain- ment has been better, if so well attended, as that now under notice. Among the company was Lord and Lady Tredegar, Hon. Godfrey Morgan, M.P., Lady Hereford, and other members of the Tredegar family, together with representatives of most of the leading families of the town and neighbourhood, as well as the Lieut.-Colonel Lord John Taylour and the officers of the 94th Regiment, Lieut -Col. W. Stirling and Officers of the Royal Ar- tlilery, and the Officers of the several Volunteer Corps of the town. The splendid band of the 9ith Regiment per- formed a choice selection of music at intervals during the evening. The play selected was a dramatised version åf Willcie Collins's Christmas story, Miss or Mrs. which was first published in the Christmas number of the Graphic. We understand that the piece was adapted for the pur- poses of the stage by one of the prominent members of the club. Without going into details, as to the mtrits of the play, and the manner in which it was placed < n the stage, we may say that it was unattractive in point of scenery, but received, as it deserved, the most enthusiastic applause. The farce which followed was "The Little Mother," and was carefully rendered. The result will be a considerable amount to be handed over to the funds of the institution, for the benefit of which the performance was given THE SIRHOWY RAILWAY.—The accounts for the half- year ending December 31st, 1872, have just been pub- lished, and show a very satisfactory increase as compared with the traffic receipts of previous half-years. The re- venue account shows that the receipts from all sources of traffic amount to k15,203 3s., as compared with 214,593 4s. 5d. for the corresponding half-year of 1870. There has been expended in the general working and maintenance of works, ways. &c., £8,107 7s. 2d., leav- ing a balance to be carried to the net revenue account of £7,095 15s. lOd. This. together with a balance brought forward from last half-year's account, makes a total available amount for dividend of R9,459 12s. 8d. The directors, however, propose to apportion 21,230 17s. 9d. as dividend on the preference stock at five per cent. per annum R5,250 on ordinary stock at the rate of ten per cent. per annum; leaving a balance of 22,987 14s. 11.1. to be carried over to the next half-year's account. The whole of the company's permanent way, stations, buildings, and other works, together with plant, engines, tenders, carriages, &c., have been maintained in good working condition and repair

LLANTRISSANT. BURSTING OF A BOILER. Vl e are sorry to state that the engine driver, William Matthews, died from the effects of injuries he received on the evening of the accident recently reported. At the inquest held on Thursday, the lad who was with Matthews at the time of the occurrence, was so far recovered as to attend and give evidence. He said that an additional weight was placed by Matthews on the lever of the safety valve. Mr. Hicks, the chief engineer of the works, gave evidence, and stated that it was against the rules to place any extra pressure on the safety valve, and that general orders to that effect were issued. A verdict of accidental death was returned. Deceased was 47 years of age.

MAESYCWMMER. CONCERT.-An entertainment consisting of singing, re- citations, and readings, was given in the Baptist Chapel, at the above village, on Thursday evening last. The Rev. W. Morgan, minister of the place, occupied the chair in his usual happy manner. Mr Eli Williams pre- sided most efficiently at the harmonium. Several mem- bers of the Hengoed tonic-sol-fa class, and other friends, gave their assistance to the choir, &c. There was a full house, and all passed off most satisfactorily. The profits to assist to pay for the harmonium.

MAESTEG. NATIONAL EDUCATION LEAGUE.—A meeting of the committee of the Maesteg Branch of this League was held at Zoar Independent chapel, on Wednesday evening, the chairman being the Rev. J. Lewis, Baptist minister, Salem. The secretary, the Rev. W B. Morgan, having explained the object of the meeting, viz., the enrolment of members, and the preparation of petitions to Parlia- ment in support of Mr. Dixon, M.P. s motion, an open discussion then ensued between the different members present as to the most effectual method of carrying out the object of the League. The Rev. R. Hughes, Bethania, was appointed treasurer. It is to be hoped that those who have not hitherto exhibited any interest in the wel- fare of the League will awaken to their duty. There ought to be at least about 2,000 members of the League in this place.

PONTYPRIDD. RUNNING DOWN CASE —The long pending action brought against Messrs. J. C. & F. Sankey, grocers, Cardiff, by Mr. Daniel Evans, auctioneer, Pontypridd, came on for hear- ing on Thursday, at the County Court, before Judge Fal- caner; The suit was laid for £ 150, for damages alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff through the negligence of the defendants' servants. Mr. C. H. James,of Merthyr, for plaintiff, and Mr. T. H. Stephens, Cardiff, for defence. e It appeared that on the 10th of October last, Mr. David Evans (the well-known Dewi Haran), was riding home from a sale in a trap belonging to and driven by, Mr. Rees, Maltster's Arms. Neay Nantgarw, Mr. Sankey's trap was driven into them, and the -result of the collision was a terrific" spill," both of the occupants of the trap being thrown out, and Mr. David Evans receiving such severe injuries that he was la id up for eight weeks. The defence was that instead of Mr. Sankey's trap being re- sponsible for the collision, it was driven at a moderate RNOOD^O-N<I WOO MRI 11U I N. TR:O> R>F M^R. Rees. After ant.

SWANSEA. CONCERT.—A concert took place at the Music-hall, on Thursday night, for the benefit of Miss R Williams (Ehedydd Glantawe), on the occasion of her leaving for the Royal Academy of Music, London. The following programme was very creditably rendered :—Part 1.— Glee, Yr Haf," Mr. D. Jones's glee party song, by Gwilym Cynon cavatina, by Miss Williams song, by Miss Mosson, When the swallows song, "Let me like a soldier fall," Eos Morlais overture piano, Miss Fricker, who played very pleasingly; song, The mocking bird," Miss Williams. Part 2.—Song, by Gwilym Cyn,.)n song, The Lady of the Sea," Miss Mosson; duett, O, Maritana," Mr. Rees and Miss Williams; song, Gwilym Cynon song, Sweetly oe'r my senses stealing," by Miss Williams. The anchor's weighed" and a hunt- iner song closed the entertainment. SEAMEN'S CHURCH.—During Lent the services will be as follows :On Sunday morning Holy Communion at 7.30 morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 6.30 p.m. On each Monday, at 7 30 p.m there will be a Litany service, with a discourse by the Rev. J. J. S. Moore, chaplain, on the Types of Christ in the Old Testament." Each discourse will be illustrated with pictures of Bible history with the aid of a magic lantern. On Wednesday evenings, at 7.30, there will be divine service and sermon. Special preachers have been engaged for the Wednesday evening services. The first of these services was held on Ash Wednesday, when the Holy Sacrament of baptism was administered to an infant. The preacher was the Rev. Mr. Thompson, one of the curates of Swansea, who delivered a very eloquent ser- mon from Ps. cxxx., 7 v 0 Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plen- teollS redemption." FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held before Mr. Edward Strick, coroner, at the South Wales Railway Hotel, on Thursday evening last, on the body of a porter in the employ of the Great Western Rail- way Company, stationed at Landoi-e, named James Lancey. From the evidence adduced it appeared that about mid-day the deceased was crossing from the up to the down line at the Landore station, carrying a heavy tarpaulin on his shoulder. Just as lie was so doing the whistle of an engine was blown which startled the de- ceased, who, instead of crossing on to the down line where he would have been out of danger, stepped back on to the up line. The engine having started knocked him down and passed over his body. He received such dreadful in- juries that he died within a few minutes of his admission to the hospital whence he had been conveyed with all pos- sible speed. The witnesses having proved these facts to the jury. they returned a verdict of Accidental death." SAD DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.—Another inquest was held the same evening, before the same coroner, on the body of Mathias Hughes, an old man aged 85 years of age, a pensioner of the firm of the Messrs. Grenfell and Sons, copper ore smelters. The de- ceased resided in Inkerman-street, St. Thomas, and for some time past had been confined to his bed from illness. On Sunday evening last, a few friends went to his house for the purpose of holding a social prayer meeting, and deceased, who said he felt better than usual, expressed a wish to be present. His daugh- ter, also advanced in years, went up to his bedroom for the purpose of helping him down stairs. Unfortunately the deceased slipped his footing, and he fell heavily to the bottom, receiving such injuries and shock to the ner- vous system that he ultimately succumbed thereto. The jury being satisfied with the evidence, returned a verdict of "Accidental death." BO ARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting was held on Thursday, when the Master reported 281 inmates to be in the House, as against 260 the corresponding week last year. Mr. Llewelyn said he had received a letter from Mr. Grenfell, in which he impugned the accuracy of some statistics which had been collected by their Clerk. The matter in which Mr. Grenfell was interested, was in reference to Middle Bank. Since the question of the an- nexation of Llansamlet was before the General Purposes Committee, he had thought it best to make the explana- tion then. He might add, that as it was of the greatest importance that accurate information should be obtained on the subject, it was to be hoped that all parties inte- rested would, in good faith, give all the information they could. Mr. Ellery observed that when he produced at the last meeting, the figures collected by their Clerk, he drew special attention to the Middle Bank Works, and stated that Mr. Grenfell had been applied to for certain statistics, that he had refused to give them, and the figures which had been put down were merely guessed at as approximate. Mr. Williams remarked that complaints were made by the inmates relative to the mutton supplied by the contractor, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the contractor on the subject Mr. E. Bath reported that a collector had been appointed for St. Thomas, in the room of Mr. Potter. There was no other business of importance.

BLAINA. CRICKET CLUB.—Committee meetings are being held weekly, at the British Schoolroom, in connection with the Blaina Cricket Club. As there is at present no good ground for play in the neighbourhood, it is proposed to have the tips, "near the surgery, levelled down, fenced, and converted into a cricket field. A large sum of money will be required for the accomplishment of this object but we hope that the appeal to be sent out by the com- mittee will be heartily responded to, so that the desired sum may be raised.

BLAENAVON. MEETING OF COLLIERS.—A public meeting of miners and colliers took place in the large club-room, King's Arms Inn, on Wednesday evening, when there were about two hundred present. Mr. Charles Vaughan occupied the chair. Several announced their intention ef joining the Union, and others at once subscribed their names. ::>

YSTRAD. VESTRY MEETING.—A meeting of the vestry of the parish of Ystradyfodwg, was held at the Pentre Hotel, on Thursday, the Pev. J. R. Williams, in the chair, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of erecting a temporary hospital in the parish. The busi- ness was introduced by Mr. Kelly stating that he believed the sanitary authorities had the power independently of the vestry to act in the matter, but as a difference of opinion prevailed on the subject they had agreed to call a vestry. After some discussion it was unanimously resolved, that the sewage Board had the power in their own hands to adopt any measure they deemed requisite. It was stated that the parish had to pay this week a claim of £5 for clothes, &c., destroyed after recent fatal cases of small-pox, and as the epidemic is probably in its infancy in the district, there could be but one opinion, on eco- nomic grounds, as to the necessity of at one erecting a suitable building. Resolutions-embodying the above were passed. A letter having been read from Mr. Llewellyn, of Baglan Hall, tendering ground and stones, free of ex- pense, it was agreed that the best thanks of the meet- ing be given to Mr. Llewellyn for his very liberal aid. Before separating it was resolved that a vestry meeting of the whole parish be convened that day fortnight at four p.m., for the purpose of electing a new Sewage Board, or re-electing the old one.

NARBERTH. The Fair for the sale of stock took place on Wednes- day. The supply of all sorts was small. Those offered, however, met with a ready sale at good prices. The pig fair was held on Thursday, and the attendance was numerous. The demand brisk, at prices rather in advance of previous rates.

BRIDGEND. LECTURE.—A lecture was delivered in Ramaoth Baptist Chapel, on Monday evening last, the 12th inst, by Mrs. Williams, of Llangloffan, on Woman's Obigation to the Bible." The Rev. T. Cole, English Baptist minister, presided. There was a very large attendance, and the lecture was full of instruction, showing the position of women in those countries where the Bible is not known, and the position which God intended them to occupy. Women, said the lecturer, was at first given to man as a helpmeet and not as slaves.

BRITON FERRY. FUNERAL OF A CHORISTER.-On Thursday one of the largest and most impressive processions attended the funeral of a youth of 17 years, named Thomas James son of Mr. John James, London road, who was a member of St. Clement's Church choir, a communicant, and J. regular attendant at the Sunday school. The members of th choir (some 50 in'number), the Vicar and the Cnrate and the Sunday school children, with the companions of the deceaeed from the Tin-works, and the relatives and a large number of friends made up the mournful "T'tee-e.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY. The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MASTERS. Mr. SAMUELSON gave notice of his intention on the 12th of March to call attention to the provision of adequate means of supplying the demand for elementary school masters and the defects in the present system of training, and that he would move an address to the Crown praying for such a modification of the new code of 1872 as would provide a remedy. EXPENSES OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS. Mr. M. C. TORRENS gave notice of his intontion to move in committee on the Parliamentary and Municipal Elec- tions Bill a clause providing that the expenses of Parlia- mentary elections should not be charged on the local rates. ARMY AND NAVY ESTIMATES. Mr. CARDWELL laid upon the table the army esti- mates for the present year, and stated that they would be printed and circulated on Monday, and that he shoulS make his statement in reference to them on Thursday next. SIR R. COLLIER'S APPOINTMENT. Mr. GLADSTONE gave notice that on Monday next he will move that the orders of the day be posponed until after the notice of motion relative to the appointment of of Sir R. Collier to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council In reply to a question by Lord JOHN* MANNERS as to whether the letter of Mr. Justice Willes to the Lord Chancellor on the subject of Sir R. Collier's appointment was written in in answer to any communications from the Lord Chancellor, Mr. GLADSTO.NE"tated that since notice had been given ef the question just put to him, he bad made enquiry with a, view to strict accuracy, and he had found the exact state of the case to be this, that Mr. Justice Willes spontaneously wrote a letter to Sir R. Callier expressing his opinion on the whole matter. Tkat letter was shewn to the Lord Chancellor, who then enquired how far it might be made use of, and Mr. Jus- tice Willes was of opinion that havingibeen written as a private letter, it was not in form convenient for that pur- pose, but he put the substance of it into a public letter, which was given to the Lord Chancellor for publication. PROMOTION IN THE ARMY. In reply to Viscount MABON, Mr. CARDWELL stated that a warrant was in preparation with regard to Officers' promotion in the Household Brigade, and it would not be long before it was promulgated. PLURALITY IN THE CHURCH. In answer to Mr. STAVELY HILL, Mr. GLADSTONE stated that the present Regius Professor of Divinity held the living of Shoreham, in Sussex, together with the Canonry of Christchurch, and that this was a matter with which of Christchurch, and that this was a matter with which he (Mr Gladstone) had nothing whatever to do. PENSION TO GENERAL FORSTER. Mr. ANDERSON asked whether it was true that an ap- plication had been made for a pension to Gen. Forster, the late military secretary; whether it was then stated that he had held for twelve years, at a salary of £ 2,240, an office which Government had decided ought to be held for five years at V,500 and that he was also in receipt of a pension of Cl,000 from the Colonelcy of the 81st regiment. The CHANCELLOR of EXCHEQUER said it was true that an application had been made to the Treasury, containing the statements alluded to, and the Treasury on taking the matter into consideration, were of opinion that the matter did not come within the meaning of the Superannuation Act. and that no pension should be granted. THE AMERICAN REPLY TO THE GOVERNMENT. Mr. DISRAELI With reference to our relations to the •United States, I wish to enquire of the right hon. gen- tleman at the head of Her Majesty's Government, whether he has received information that would enable him to tell the House when an answer may be expected to the friendly communications addressed to the American Government? Mr. GLADSTONE The Government have received no official information on the subject; but I learn from the Foreign Secretary that he has had a conversation with the American Minister, who apprises him that he did not think the answer would arrive until after the 1st of March. THE CHINESE COOLIE TRAFFIC. On the order of the day for going into Committee of Supply, Mr. R. FOWLER called attention to the Chinese coolie traffic. He said that since 1869 more than 100,000 Chinese had been decoyed from their homes and transported to Peru with the connivance of the Portuguese autho- rities. There had been an excessive mortality amoNg them owing, not to the climate or cruelty of treatment, but to a morbid feeling of depression. He regarded the traffic as a disgrace to the civilisation of the present day, and said the general treatment of the cooKes in the' Chincha Islands, Cuba. and Peru, was exactly similar to that of negro slaves. He moved an address to the Crown for papers on the subject. Mr: T HUGHES seconded the motion. He remarked that instead of slavery having received its death blow in 1853 it appeared to be flourishing more vigorously than ever. He believed that the Bill which the Under- Secretary for the Colonies introduced the other night would clear this country of all suspicion of participation in this traffic. After some observations from Mr. Eastwick, Mr. Mc. Arthur, Sir C. Wingfield, and Sir C. Adderley, Lord ENFIELD explained the steps which Her Majesty's Government had taken since 1853 to put a stop to this traffic, and read ,copious extracts from their correspon- dence with the Portuguese Government on the subject. He entertained a sincere hope that the remonstrances of the Government would produce a salutary effect, and that the atrocities and cruelties which undoubtedly had been perpetrated, would soon cease and the traffic be entirely stopped. After some further debate Mr. FOWLER withdrew the motion. SUMMONING OF JURIES. Mr. LOPES called attention to the defective state of the law with regard to summoning the attendance and re- muneration of jurymen, and moved that the law relating to juries ought to he dealt with as a whole ia a bill to_ be brought in by the Government at the earliest possible period. He complained that the Juries Act of 1870, although it contained many valuable provisions, had not removed aU-tbe anomalies of the jury system. > Mr. WHEU&HOUSE was in favour of doing away with the distinction between Special and Common Juries. Mr. CoLMNS thought it would be advantageoue I,,) get rid of Juries altogether, except they were specially asked for, as in the case of the county courts. After remarks from Mr, WARD Hu.T and Mr. W. H. SMITH, Mr. DENMAN said he bjected to abolish juries in ciril cases altogether, but he thought the number of jurymen might be reduced from twelve to seven. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL ao1 dressing t question of the remuneration of juries, admitted that the working of the present system was unsatisfactory, but without consulting the Chancellor of the Exchequer it was impossible to say what view the Government might take of a proposition that the coffers of the State should be charged with the expense of the payment of juries. With regard to the employment of juries he considered it desirable that the public should take a share in the administration of justice, and he admired the institution of juries as useful in that direction he was therefore not prepared to say that he should like, when facts were in dis- pute, even at the wish of the parties that a jury should be dispensed with, at the saIne time he was not prepared to deny that the present jury system was defective and that the compilation of the jury list was imperfectly and unsatis- torily conducted, whilst further there was too much reason to fear that when the lists were prepared the selec- tion of the juries was unfairly and inadequately adminis- tered. In criminal cases, especially capital ones, he should not like to see the number of the jury diminished, but in civil cases he thought the number should be re- duced even as low as seven. In conclusion he said that the question should honestly have his best consideration. TRANSFER OF LAND. Mr. GREGORY urged that greater facilities should be afforded for the transfer of land. After some remarks front Mr. WREN HOSKYNS and Mr. TORRENS, The SOLICITOR-GENERAL admitted that the present sys- tem was defective. The motion was ultimately withdrawn.

MOUNTAIN ASH. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-An accident occurred yesterday on the Great Western Railway, at Mountain Ash, to a Rhymney Railway firman. An engine passed over his foot, thereby smashing two of his toes. THE TRADE OF THE DISTRICT. — There is increased activity exhibited in the output of coal in this district this wsek. The colliers appear to be working vigorously, and with better determination since the recent settle- ment of their disputes. It is much to be hoped that such a lucrative state of working will long continue unimpaired.