South Wales Daily News

CARDIFF. As a proof of the progress of trade iu Cardiff, we ob- prve t'),t Messrs Kernick an 1 Son, wholesale druggists, have toitmcneed imparting corks from Spain. We be- lieve this to be the first enterprise of this description, and wo heartily wish them success. Buxt MRKEI' AGAIN.—At. the borough police court y-steruay, before Mr R. 0. Jones, Margaret Farrell and ViLiry Add Gleeson, two young women of bad character, hv'.iitf in Charlotte street, were charged with behaving iu a disorderly wanner iu Bute street on Wednesday evening. ^Jl'he charge was proved by Police-constable ..Tone?. Mr Hemin.'way, the chief superintendent of pohc said that complaints had been recently sent in to the Watch Committee respecting the disorderly state of -i t"lte street, and talcing special reference to the conduct of women of had character. He had therefore instructed n" police to be very vigilant in endeavouring to prevent i t. The two defendants were bad characters, having been more than once previously convicted for disorderly condlict. The bench fined them each 40s and costs, or Li default to go to prison for one mouth with hard labour, as an example to others. SHOP ROBBERY.—Elizabeth Campbell, a girl 14 years *f age, was charged with stealing a till containing 2s 6d in money, from the shop of Mr -fohn Williams, dealer, Bute street. On 1 hursday, while in a room adjoining the shop, the complainant heard someone in the shop, and on entering it saw the prisoner leaviug it with Bome- thing, which he afterwards found to he the till, under her apron. He stopped her in the street, and took the till from her. She then said that some boy had taken the till out of its place in the counter, and given it to h3r to carry away. She was said to be an industrious girl, obtaining a living by selling vegetables, and the bench, in consequence of her youth, dismissed her with a caution. LMKOUDEHLY PAUPKR.—Ann Grindle, an inmate of the Cardiff Workhouse, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at the workhouse on Wednesday, and with assaulting the workhouse master. Mr W. P. Stephen- son, the clerk to the guardians, attended at the request of the Workhouse Visiting Committee to conduct the case. It appeared that the defendant was brought up before the magistrates on Wednesday on a charge of disorderly conduct, but this charge was dismissed. In the after. noon, while in a state of intoxication, she went to Mr G. A. Stone, one of the guardians, to ask him to brinu' her case before the guardians on Saturday. She subse- quently returned to the workhouse, seized the porter by the beard, and behaved in such a violent manner that the master (Mr P. Wride) gave her into custody. Mr J;) nea On Wednesday 8th" made some allegations against the workhouse officials, especially the porter? Mr Stephenson The charge has been inquired into, and the V isitiig Committee believe that there is not the least {round for the statements of the defendant. Mr Stone jave evidence respecting thedefendant being intoxicated ^heu she v isited him. The bench sent her to prison for i month for the assault on the porter, and also for 14 lays for b«ing drunk and disorderly at the workhouse. A; S VCLTS.—Uriah Gibbon, a labourer, was charged with violently assaulting Jane Thomas. The complain- ant is the daughter-in-law of the defendant, who lodged with her in Severn road. At he was in the habit of getting drunk she told him to find other lodgings. On ■Wednesday evening, returning home the worse for drink, he abused her. knocked her down, and beat her. Inspec- tor Ltwis afterwards went to the complainant's house, sn l found her suffering from the effects of the assauit. f)ef p lant was then very violent. The bench sent him to prison for tvo months with bard la.bour. Heury Phillips, a young man, described as a labourer, was iharged with violently assaulting and beating Alice M arcev. a young woman liviug iu Custom-hou^e street. rhe defendant, who seemed to have been on intimate ;erms w th the complainant, went to her house on Wed- nesday morning, found her in bed, and, after some words, :>eit her severely about the head. Inspector Price, on aeari-ig cries of "Murder," went there just as the de- "erHnpc ^A.j leaving the house. He denied the assault, but a witness corroborated the statement of the com- P. itt, and the bench sent him to prison for two mouths hard labour. ALLKGED R.OBBEKY.—Mary Ann Jones, a woman of bad character, was charged with stealing R2, from the person of John WaLJron, a labourer, and James Hughes, a companion of the woman, was charged with assaulting VTaWron. Detective James, on Wednesday, saw a crowd or persons in Bute terrace, and the complainant then accused the woman of stealing £ 2 from him. He t■■>o\ her into custody, and on passing through the Arcade she dropped a sovereign. It appeared that they had all been drinking at a public-house in Bridge street, and on leaving the complainant missed his money. He accused the of taking it, and then Hughes, who was with he-, knocked h'rn down. Complainant was now the Wl}r" for drink, and the case was consequently remanded till Monday. DEATH OK A SAILOR FROM TYPHUS FEVJSR. Au in- was held at the Town-hall, yesterday, before Mr 1', i'. Keeee, coroner, on the body of Joseph Matt, a •eaman b longing to the steamship John Byng, of London, who had died on a voyage from Carthaasaa tr Cardiff. The captain, Mr John Forsdike, of CarcteC was tirr-fc called, and deposed that the deceased joinea j the at Cardiff when the vessel sailed for Cartha- ger?a» On the 12th instant, during the voyage home, he complained of being unwell, and he (the captain) gave him s me medicine. He could not work, but was able to get about until the 17th, when he became delirious. On the 19rh he remained in bed, and one of the crew was set to watch him. as he was at times very violent, and struck the men who attended to hill). He remained so until the 21ft, when he died, having been delirious from the 13th until his death. The vessel was then near Lavemoek Point, and after coming to anchor near the ISew Pier, he (the cantain) came on shore and took Dr Pratt on board the vessel. This was about 7 o'clock I in the morning. Dr Pratt, on examining deceased, gave the captain a certificate, stating that in his opinion the man had died from disease of the heart. This opinion wa3 formed after the symptoms had been described to Dr Pratt, and after an examination of the body. Mr H. J. Paine, M.D.. was sworn, and stated that on Thursday morning he received instructions from the Custom House authorities, as the medical officer at the port, to inspect the John Byng, and inquire into the circumstances attending the death of Joseph Matt. He went to the ship, and saw the body of the deceased. On examining it, and making enquiries of the captain respecting the symptoms of the deceased during his illness, and also examining the log book, in which he found a satisfactory history of the case, he formed the opinion that the man bad died from typhoid fever. This opinion was also supported by the appearance of the body. He had no doubt whatever that death resulted from natural causes. Dr Pratt attended the inquest, with the view of beiug examined, to show that death resulted from disease of the heart, but the Coroner declined to examine him. The jury returned a verdict of Death from typhoid fever. 111

BRITON FERRY. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held last Thursday evening, present, Mr Gwyn Lewis (chair- man), A. Hanham (vice-chairman), T. Henry and T. M. Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. There were five applications for the post of atgigtant-magter, and Mr J. H. Jones, of Maes-teg, was elected. The Chairman gave notice that at the next meeting he should draw attention to the 6th clause in the bye-laws, with a view to remodellingit. Mr Henry gave notice that he should at the next meeting uropose that the schools be open on Saturdays, for the purpose of imparting instruction to the children trp to 12 o'clock noon as on other day8- There being no other busing; the board broke up.

CHEPSTOW. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—"On Thursday last the usual service in connection with the ingathering of the harvest was held in the parish church, which was filled in every part. The interior of the building was profusely decorated with mottoes. fruits, flowers, and evergreens, and must have entailed a large amount of labour. The Revs W. Arnold, C. Bull, and N. S. Barthropp, officiated, the preacBer being the Rev J. Edwards, of Todmorden. Lancashire. The text was, The harvest is the end of the world," from which the rev. gentleman .•end a short essay, a third of which was taken up in advo- :ating the claims of tha Llandaff Diocesan Society, fcr a-Inch the collection was made. The musical portion of ,he service was very effectively rendered by Mr T. Wain- imght, organist.

TVIERTHYR. SCHOOL KOARR.—The fortnightly meeting of this board .va-: h-ld yeatvrday present—Messrs Thomas Williams, ";tre ia the ch-.ir), \V. L. Daniel, W. Smith, Rev J. tf. Bowen, Rev N. K. Williams, aad Rev T. Kees. An of the receipt*, expenditure. !l'Ht liabilities of the )•> rd, for th, half-year ended March 2<th, was laid on '•ie t ble. The loan from the Public Works Loan Com- i .i.er-- t< r tite erection of schools amounted to .'24 'J3:> l-»s ?d, tan liabilities at the end of corresponding iftlt of last yea'bens £ 24,282 3s 9d. The expenditure the ha't'-year ending the th March last amounted to i 4s irl, the expenditure for the oorrts- 3 hilf of last year beirg £ 8,880 1213 4d. The se;il of tile board was affixed to a precept for 26CU fo>- the expenditure of the bourd ur) to the 29th Septem- b'r, the clerk (:1: Stephens) stating that they would require £ 1,000 to meet expenes ttll the 31st December. ,,e <!Ierk- IJaid he fea.1 been directed to obtain copies of 'JI!W l^dncation Act. and the board were required by it to iii 'i'.iiioh certain portions of the Act for the informa- tion of the oarents He hyl selected from the Act that which affected the parents. It was agreed that this jho'ild he printed and distributed in the district. Mies Marv Dav;es was apftointed assistant teacher at Ciwiraw sela the recommendation of the managers. FVCAL. ACCTV«NTS. — On Thursday a collier named Jos«t>h Jone? W(5* killed bv a fall of coal at the Werfa t',ie Tropertv of Messrs Evans and Co. The lav a carpenter named Hees 74organ, aged 54, WM run over by a loc mi ^tive at the Ivor Works, Dowlai*, when encaiied in taking something from a track. He ied from the effects of the inioriea tcxtatnedt

SWANSEA. NEW PADDLE PLEASURE BOAT. --Mr J. Owen, ship" wright, block and spar maker, of Burrows road, near the South Dock, Swansea, ha? almost completed the con- struction of a pleasure boat of small dimensions, but of excellent workmanship and somewhat novel design. The boat) which is beautifully modelled, measures some- thing like 1.'3 feet. It is fitted with a p-iir of light paddle woeel, and is intended to carry two pertons. Propulsion is secured in a very easy way, and at a good rate of speed. The oscillation of two crank handles works a pair of fans placed beneath decks, and the strong cur- rents of air thus generated are led by pipes to play on a sort of turbine wheels, which in their turn cause the paddles to revolve. By the employment of air great ease and elasticity is attained in propulsion. The boat is intended for a gentleman's pond or lake. LKOTURB ON Music—THEATRE ROYAU SWANSEA.— Th:s o'd and favourite establishment was. on Tiiur-Viay eveuing. crowded I,v AT) enthusiastic and) en re, assembled to hear a lecture r.pon popular music, which was illus- trated by the beautiful harmony which beils are capable of producing. l'OLH'P. Co!!RT. —At the borough police court, Yester- day, before tbc Mayor (Mr Livingston) and Alderman T. Ford, William Warwick, shoeblack, was charged with being drunk and throwing stones. Fined 10s and costs, or seven davs.-—George Cathcart was charged with being drunk. P.O. Bowden proved the case. Fined 20s, in- cluding costs. — i'dlen Williams, charged with being drunk and disorderly on Thursday night, was sentenced to ten days' imprisonment. E,NTER'V ENT. -(),a Thursday evening Mr Walter Randell gave an amusing entertainment, entitled, Two Hours with the Best Authors," at the Agricultural Hall, to a large and appreciative audience. The Jubilee Singers were in attendance, 'and sang several pleasing melodie: and the entertainment as a whole passed off satisfactorily. DROWNED. —Yesterday a girl named Mary Williams, seven yeara of a :;e, who resided at Port Tennant. was aec-dentally drowned in the canal at that place, near the Copper Works. The body was shortly afterwards recovered.

NEATH. HOMB MISSIONS.The Evangelization Society have commenced a sarias of services in a spacious tent, erected on the Windsor road, under the direction of Mr Cleworth. The attendance is very large, and as nearly all the clergy and ministers of the to" n occupy the platform, and take part in the devotional proceedings, everything of a sectarian nature is avoided. The mission services will be continued until thf 4th of October, under the ausoicei of the Young Men's Christian Association. THE 15th GLAMORGAN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—The distribution of prizel", awl the annual banquet given by the officers to the members of the corps, was held on Thursday evening, at Alderman Pavies's schools. The muster exceeded 250, and the proceedings were of a most enthusiastic nature. The Rector handed the prizes to the winners, after an able address. A number of officers and gentlemen were present by invitation. The usual toasts were given and duly responded to, the excellent band of the 15th, under the bandmaster, Mr Ribbon, adding to the pleasures of the evening by their pleasing performance.

NEWPORT. CUNCKBT }'OR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEWPOUT IIT- riRMABT.—On Thursday evening a grand amateur con- cert was given at the Royal Albert Hall, at which several distinguished vocalists and instrumentalists assisted. The conof-rt was given in aid of the fuude of the Newport Infirmary and Dispensary, a portion of the proceeds, however, going towards the funds of the Malpas public schools. Mr Lloyd, the organist of Gloucester Cathedral, presided at the grand organ, which was placed at the disposal of the party by Messrs -win;o. There was a numerous and fashionable gathering. The programme was well-selected, and was generally well received. It is believed that a. handsome balance will be handed over to the funds of the Infirmary, which greatly need sustenta- tion. ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSION.—Yesterday, at the borough police court, before Mr L. A. Komfray, Col. Lyue and Mr T. P. Wa,nsbrough, the cases which had been adjourned at the former sitting were again called. The landlords and landladies of the inns which had been reported were Abraham Smith, of the Masonic Arms 'I homas Plummer, of the Salutation Inn Mary Ann Pope, of the Potters Arm. Sarah Ann Atkinson. of the Old Bush David Thomas, of the Royal George Inn Barnard and Aaron Iving-, of the Rum Puncheon, and Victor Malire. White Hart Inn, Tredegar street. After a suitable caution, the bench granted certificates to all the applicants, except Mrs Atkinson and Victor Malire. The former was again adjourned, but Mr Lloyd, who appeared for Mr J a'lies, the owner, applied for the licence in the owner's name, and guaranteed- that the douse should be conducted better in the future. The bench refused the application for a full licence to Mr A. Blake for premises now in course of erection near the Castle Brewery. They also defined to grant a full licence to George Evans, of the West of England Beer- house, Wafcebhouse parade- The bench agreed to transfer the licence of the Royal Oak, Courtybella street, to new premises built by Charles Jenkins for the purposes of an inn, Mr Jenkins uadertaking to carry out certain alterations suggested by their worships. William Han- cock, of the Foresters'Arms, Reform building's, applied for a renewal of his licence. Mr W. G. Lovell presented a memorial signed by some of the inhabitants of the locality, objecting to the renewal, on the ground that the house was the resort of bad character^, who were an annoyance to the peaceful inhabitants. The house belongs tota brewery company, who undertook to close the back door. The application was adjourned.—Mark Roach, who had been convicted of Sunday trading, applied for a renewal of his certificate. Adjourned for a week.—Mr John Evans. of Roath, Cardiff, applied for a licence for the Market Tavern, Griflfin street, of which he was the owner. Mr Justice appeared for the applicant, and stated that the house had been let to Mr T. F. Lewis, who sublet it to a woman, named Ann Organ, who conducted the house so badly that the bench took her licence from her. Mr Evans now desired to put bis son, William Hier Evans, into the house, and was prepared to spend £ 500 in improving the premises. Application granted. The ordinary beer- I house certificates were then granted. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY. —The annual meeting of the Newport branch of tbiii society was held on Thursday evenimiz, at the Town hall. There was a very meagre attendance. Mr H. Phillips. J.P., presided. The Rev Basil Williams attended as a deputation.

CARDIGAN. BURIAL BOARD. — A meeting of this board was held on Tuesday last, Mr Thomas Da,vies in the chair. The Clerk reported that he had replied to the queries sent to him from the Home Office, and that he had also forwarded the necessary maps. The Home Secretary had replied on the l::th instant, sayiug that as there was no Order in Council prohibiting the opening of the proposed cemetery in Cardigan, be had no jurisdiction in the matter, neither bad he anything to do with the transfer of land. Some dissatisfaction was expressed at the reply frem the Home Office, but the clerk, who was backed by legal opinion, said that the reply was quite as full as could be expected at the pi-esent state of business. An inspector would again visit the ground and license it for burying purposes. The clerk having produced a draft conveyance of the plot of land, it was resolved that the same be referred for approval to the churchwardens and overseers. The meeting was adjourned for a week to take the conveyance into further consideration.

NARBERTH. AI,T.,T?F;ED LARCENY.—At the petty sessions, on Thurs- day, before Messrs R. Ward and W. H. Owen, Benjamin Davies, farm servant, of Glanrhyd, was charged with stealing five leather belts from a standing in the fair on Wednesday. William Page, the prosecutor, gave evi- dence, but the case was dismissed. GAMBLING IN THE STREET.—William Parsons was charged by P.t- Irving with gambling with coin in the street on Wednesday (fair day). Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined Gd aad 4a cofts. Paid. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—P.8. Irving charged Thor. Collins, a rative of Haverfordwest, with bein drunk and disorderly in the street on Wednesday evening. Fined 7s 6d including costs, or seven days' imprisonment. Committed in default of payment. AS^A^LT.—On Thursday afternoon, at the magistrates' clerk's office, before Mr Jobu Bevnons and W. H. Owen, Frank Hamilton was brought up under a warrant charged with assaulting l'bornag Evans. miller, Narberth Moun- tain. Fined 5s 6d, including costs.

KELSON (LLANCAIACH). EISTEDDFOD.—On Thursday evening an eisteddfod was bold at the church schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr Brace, the adjudicator being Mr Thomas, Pentyrch. The awards were a3 follows :—Singing the Congregational tune," St Andrews," prize of 10s, awarded to the Penuel Choir. Mr Davies, Maesycwmmer, took the prize for singing Gogoaialjt i Gymru." Edward Thomas received the prize for reciting Y Ceddyfwyr yn marw." o-oly M organ's Juvenile Choir competed in singing Y mae lwwyd trwy edrych," and were awarded the prize of 10s. Kwy'r Carn dweyd yr hanes "priz- awarded to Wilbam Hooking and party. For the best rendering of This garden now." the prize was awarded to Mr Davies. For sinking Abertswe,"la prize of iel was awarded to Pannal Choir.

TKEHERHERT. GEAND FASHIONABLE CONCERT. Last Thursday even- ing, one of the most brilliant concerts ever given iu this neighbourhood, came off at the Public hall. The artistes ware Madame Lemmens Sherrington, Madame ( Patev, Miss Jessie Jones, Mr Hollius, Mr Patey, and ) Herr The,),Ior FrtDtzn. The spacious hall was fille d, and the siogiug of the accomplished artistes named was a rich treat. to the music-loving people of tbi district. Great credit is due to Mr Isaac Jones, stationer, for his enterprise iu bring the party here.

MHÆORD HAVEN. STEYNTON SCHOOL --The laying of the founda- tion stone of the new schoolroom and master's house about to be erected at Bolton Hill iu connection with the above boaiu took place on Wednesday l&st. Hesidcs the members of the board viz.. Dr Griffith, Captain H. Williams, Messrs W. Davies, W. George, — Reynolds, of Deems HiJl, and the c!erk of the board, Mr James Johns—there were present a goodly number of friends from the neighbourhood, amongst whom were Captain J. | T. Jones, Rev D. W. Morris (the Rector of Hasyuard), Mr H. E. G. Symmons, and others. The p'easing duty of laying the stone was allotted to the chairman. Dr Griffith, who. in a very, neat and comprehensive speech, said that he hoped the school about to be erected would be of great service to the district socially, religiously, and morally, and that be feft it an honour to take part in the proceedings of the day. Several gentlemen made short speeches in sympathy with the object in view. The schoolroom about to be built is to accommodate about 100 children, and is-to be completed by April, 1877, the contractor being Mr W. Thomas, of Wistou, near Nar- ] berth. The site selected reflects great credit on toe judgment of the board, as the neighbour- hood is most picturesque, central, and healthy. The ground. Was purchased from the proprietor of the Picton Estate, of whom it may be said that to meet the wishes of the b .ard and in every way assist in the erec- tion of the building he disposed of the land, which is three- qu irters of an acre in extent, for the nominal sum of £ 40. We may also mention the name of Mr John Fisher, of Dennant, who has kindly permitted the contractor tp obtain the stores from a quarry in the immediate neigh- bourhood, the quality of which, and the was highly commended by recognised judges. The proceedings closed with the contractoi entertaining the company present with refreshments.

NEW TREDEGAR. OpExot: OF NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL.-Oti Sunday 13.st, the Welsh Congregationalists opened a Sunday school for the accommodation of the children of the locality, and on Monday a tea meeting was held, which realised a profit of about £ 1G-—a sum which shows the interest taken in the movement by the inhabitants of the locality. An entertainment, presided over by Mr Richard Ley- shon, one of the deacons of the Uchdir Congregational Church, was given in the evening to a lar/e audience. The principal performers were the members of the chapel choir, led by Messrs Job Jones and John Lloyd, and their efforts were much applauded.

LLAND! LO. SANITARY BOARD. AIepiitatioi, of this board, com- posed of the following gentlemen, viz. :—Messrs J. Lewis, Gurrey Manor; D. Lloyd, Biyne; D. Harris, Abersanman; D. Davies, Park Thos. Jones. Cwm- bazet; Rees Jones. Llwyncwn and J. Herbert, Caethi- las, recently visited Cross Inn, to determine wliatferrange- ments could be made to supply the sanitary deficiencies of this rat)illv-inerea.-insr place. The deputation were unanimously of opinion that a proper system of drainage was required, and instructions were given to Mr Wm. Jones, road surveyor. Llandilo, to prepare the plans, specifications, and an estimate of the probable expenses, to be laid before the board. It is intended to carry out the work early next spring.

BEAUFORT. THE RHTDTULEW ScHoo r,. On Wednesday evening a numerously attended meeting of the inhabitants of Beau- fort was held at Bathesda chapel, for the purpose of deciding upon the course to he taken in case the Bed- welity School Board carries out its threat of terminating its connection with the lthydybiew school on the -33st of October next. The Rev V, Jones presided. Mr LJ. P. Jones, one of the present managers, and clerk to the Llangattock School Board, gave an account of the origin aad present aspect of the dispute respecting the school. Mr Joseph then moved, and Mr Hoare seconded, the following resolution That tliii meeting, having heard, are fully satisfied with the explanation of the managers upon the present state of the question between the Bedwellty and Llangattock school hoards it. reference to the lthydybiew school, and thoroughly disapprove of the steps likely to be taken by the Hedwellty School Board." This reso!ution was carried unanimously. It was proposed by Mr E. Harris, seconded by the heY W. Griffiths, and unanimously carried, "That t com- mittee he appointed by this meeting to take the manage- ment, of the school in cast the Bedwellty School Board severs its connection with it, and to carry it on by means of voluntary subscriptions until such tiineB as the Llan- gattock and Llangunider boar ls can supply the necessary accommodation." The next resolution, proposed by Mr 1'. Evans, seconded by Mr W. Prosser, and carried unanimously, was that this meeting appoint the present board of managers, the ministers of the various denominations, and lo other gentlemen, as a committee of management, with power to add to their number." It was also proposed by Mr R. Morgan, seconded by Mr W. Hoare, and carried iinaninioitgly, that the services of the head-master, Mr Hughes, be retained, and as many of the remaining staff as may be necessary for the proper working of the school. A vote of thanks was then proposed by Mr R. Phillips, seconded by Mr N. Protheroe, and carried with applause, to Mr W. Hughes, for the very able and satisfactory manner in which he has conducted the school for the last five years. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.

MONMOUTH. BOROUGH POLICE.—On Thursday, before the Mayor, Alderman Watkins, MrT. Jones, and Dr Woollett, John Morgan Davies. apprentice to Mr George Selway. tailor, was charged with illegally absenting himself from his master's service, whereby doing damage to the extent of £ It was agreed that ths defendant's father should pay 30s as compensation and 9s costs, and that the inden- tures be c;\nce1Jed.-GeoJ:'¡;e Lockwood, Iwuwn's appren- tice, and Alfred Watkins, horse breaker, two youths, were charged with breaking into and entering a hot-house, on the Old Dixton road, in the occupation of Mrs Addis, and with stealing therefrom grapes worth 22s 6d, on Sunday, the 17th inst. Mr John Williams appeared for the defence. The bench sentenced the prisoners to four months' imprisonment with hard labour.—James Bto^n, who said he came from Maestep, Glamorganshire, was charged on suspicion with stealing a dark brown aged mare pony. apparently of Welsh breed. The prisoner, who looks like a forgeman. was remanded for twenty-four hours.

ABERGAVENNY. GAME TRKSPASS.—William Watkina, sen., William Watkins. jun., Monk street, and Thomas Davies were charged at the police court on Wednesday, before Messrs Farquhar and Rees, with trespassing in pursuit of rabbits on the Great Skerred Mountain, on the 13th inst. The case against Davies was dismissed, and the other two defendants were fined 5s each and costs.

NEW QUAY. A SAD ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday, as Mr James Top Moelivor, in the parish of Llanarth, was returning from Llandyssul Fair, he fell from his horse, and was killed. BOARD SCHOOL.—The inspector's report just received is very creditable to Mr Lluyd, the master of this school. It says :—" This school is under satisfactory discipline, and has made good progress during the past year. The scholars, with some exceptions in the lower standards, passed a very fair examination in the elementary subjects. In the extra subjects, grammar and geography, the scholars answered creditably, the grammar of the upper standards being very good. The infants are too numerous to admit of their being instructed satisfactorily in the same room as the elder scholars. An infant school is much required. The pupil teachers and candidates had been well taught, and passed a very creditable examina- tion. My Lords have had some hesitation in allowing a grant under Article 19 (b) 1. Unless a proper schoolroom is provided for the infants, this grant will be withheld next year. The grant amounts to 2128 lis.

LLANBOIDY. LLANBOIDY SEPTEMBER FAIR, Monday.—The cattle shown were few conjured with former years, aid the prices for two-year old steers ranged from tu i.15 per head, while barren cows could be had for 21*2 and under. The few yearling steers exhibited were mostly unsold. Many hundreds of sheep were on view, and many scores of bending ewes were sold fur £ 2 and upwards to per head. Some little Vmsiness was ".bo done by way of hiring servants for the coming year. If trade was not very brisk, the public-houses did rattling business and merry-making went on as usual.

L I AN EL L Y. SL'KOIATF MEETING- OF (JUAKDIASS.—On Thursday Mr C. W. Nevill took the chair, and the other guardians present were Mr B. Jones, J.I' Mr J. X. H;«:< Mr R. Nevill, Mr R. Bonville, Air D. Davies, and Dr Hopkins. David Williams, who bad been appointed out-door labour superintendent, attended to explain that he had found a better situation for If, The senior relieving officer, Mr Tho.s. Jones, was therefore requested by the board to continue the duties of labour superintem lent for three weeks, permission being granted him to obtain such assistance as he might require, at a cost not exceeding 1,1 per week. The senior relieving officer here raised a very important question. He asked whether he c uld legally give employment subject, to the labour teRt (which at present is slag-breaking), to able-vodied men who were out on strike. There was a strike of the 'aboureis at the Buiry Tinplate Works, %tid some of them had come to him to he taken on at the tip, but he had refused them. Mr Jones, J.P. We surely ctillt employ men who voluntarily refuse work. The Chairman (to the relieving officer): You must use your own discretion but if men won't work when work is offered them. they certainly don't come witbin t' « object of the labour-test. This seemed to be the opinion of the other guardians also. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE.- A meeting of the highway committee was held on Thursday. Dr Hopkins was voted to the chair, aud the others present were Mr Jones, J. P., Mr D. Davies. and Mr R, Nevill. The surveyor, Mr Daniel Thomas, reported on the Heol-shon-«riffith, or Achddu-isaf road, at Pembrey, a part of which lequired widening from Jo to 20 te.;t, and also draining. The Pen- coed road was nearly parallel with this road, and unites the same districts. Another road is also proposed to br made, straighter and shorter than either of them. The committee had their doubts whether Heol-shou-griffith was a parish road at all, but agreed to refer the whede question or questions for the opinion of a Pembrey vestry meetinA copy of resolutions come to at a t.-arish mettn; of the Glyn hamlet, 3 -lanellv, and signed Lewis Jones, chairman, was read. The meeting complained of the state of the roads in that hamlet, and wished that limestone or fieldstoue should be used 1ll repairing them, and that convenient stations with a supply of stones should be established forthwith to meet the exigencies of winter. The Surveyor explained that there twelve miles of ro%d in the hamlet, the roads were steep aud liable to be damaged by the Hood: and the sum raised by the hamlet road rate was not sullicieut to keep them in very good order. The chairman and other members remarked that the committee would be delighted for the hamlet of Glyn to make its roads as good as it pleased, since it would have to do it at its own expense. The only question was whether the Glyn ratepayers would pay a heavier highway rate. The resolutions were then handed to the surveyor, and he was instructed to confer with Mr Lewis dunes and other responsible persons in the hamlet as touching the same. Pay-sheets ware than gone over and cheques signed. PETTY ACTIONS FOK tv'o.vPAY~ WUNT OF W ACIKK. — On Weuriesday at the Town-hall, before Mr C. W. Nevill, Mr E. N. Phillips, and Mr J. S. Tre- gonninsr, Micilael Connolly and twelve others, summoned Thomas Hopkins, John Thomas, and Evan Daniel Hopkin. sub-con^tractors for Messrs Davies and Co., New Dock, for nonpayment of wages. The only man whose! claim was disputed was Michael Connolly. Defendants were ordered to pay the respective claims forthwith. KELONY.—John Davies and William Evans, both of Pontardulais, were charged by Sarah Owens, wife of David Owens,- Royal Oak, Llanedv, with stealing from the kitchen of the said Royal Oak, about 4 lbs of bacon, and a table knife, value Is Gil. The case was clearly proved against John Davies, and he was sentenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. William Evans was dismissed. TRANSFER OF LICENCE.—David Francis applied for transfer of licence of South Star, Marble Hall. Ad. journed for a week.

WELSH MILITIA REGIMENTS. The London Gawtte of Tuesday contains the following notices Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of the Royal Denbigh and Koyal Merioneth Regiments of Militia being united for the purpose of forming one regiment under the title of '"The Royal Denbigh and Merioneth" (Rifles) Regiment of Militht, Her Majesty hns also been ciaciously pleased to approve of the Royal Radnor and Royal Brecon Regi- ments of Militia being united for the purpose of forming one regiment under the title of'* The Boyal South Wales Borderers," Royal Radnor and Brecknock (Rifles) Militia.

VOLUNTEER SPORTS AT BRECON. The Brecon (No. 1 Company) Volunteers held their athletic sports on Wednesday at a field near Newton Pool. The sports were successful in every way. There were about 1,000 persons on the ground, and the ga^e takings amounted to £ 23. The proceeds go to the com- pany's funds. The No. 1 band, under IVIrTeague, played selections during the day. Great praise is due to the secretaries (Messrs Bell and Williams) for their effective arrangements, ably assisted as they were by a good managing committee. The following is a list of the principal events run off :— 110 Yards Race (lian,liestp).-Fir-,t beat: lst,J. Jen- kins, Brecon 2nd, E. Phillips, Brecon. Second heat, 1st, Hugh Price, Brecon 2nd, T. H. Davies, Beulah: Final heat: 1st, Hugh Trice, Brecon 2nd, J. Jenkins. Brecon. 210 yards (handicap).—1st, E. Jones, Llangammarch 2nd, Wm. James, Talgarth. Long jump.—1st, W. Herbert, Llandovery; 2nd, A. Jarvis, Hay. ,li)e wal I ,N 13, W. W. Bell, Brecon 2nd, H. W. Davies, Brecon. 200 Yarde Hurdle Race. (Sis Flights).—1st, W. Davies, Beulah; 2nd, T. K. Davies, Beulah. High Jump.—1st, W. Davies, Beulah 2nd, A. Jarvis, Hav, 600 Yards' Flat Race.-lat, E. Jones, Llanerammach 2nd, J. Bugby, Brecon. Mile Race. -1st, J. Bnghy, Brecon. Bicycle Race (one mile).—Prize divided between D. J. Davies, Brecon. and E. Phillips, Brecon.

CORRESPONDExNTE. I JOURNALISTIC HISTORY. To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. SIR. I wish to call the attention of your readers to the erudition of your would-be-clever contemporary. In to-day's issue of that paper there is a short article on cremation, in which the writer says, Talking of hope, it is a pity that some good hand at inventing a religion, like Mohammed, Brahma, or Confucius, does not preach a new cremation gospel, which will provide for the escape from other flames of those who submit to the before they Snally disappear from these scenes." It is not to the disgusting >e vity of the last part of this extraordinary paragraph that 1 wish to refer, but to the first part, in which Brahma is classed with Mohammed and Confu- cius, as the inventor of a. region. The writer evidently is not as au fail with Hijdoo mythology as he doubtless is with his own cherished Mohammedan cult, or he would have known that Brahma was not, like Mohammed and Confucius, the inventor of a religion, but the 1 irst Person of the Hindoo Trimurti or Trinity. Such ignorance in a journal that freely criti- cises the London Press, and that makes Mestri Glad- stone, Bright, et id genua omne, tremble under the blows of its editorial lash, is to me astounding. The same living personification of the renowned Pott, of the Eatanswill Gazet e," lately also^talked of a task being performed with Herculean ease. I have always un- derstood that the tasks of Hercules were performed with anything but ease. It was reruptt acheronta Her cult us labor." He did not do his works with the ease with which the modern Pott throws mud upon his politi- cal opponents. Labor ommu vt-nctt is the moral to be deduced from the myth of Hercuief. 1 am, &c., September 21st. RIG VlfiDA,

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THE TURKISH ATROCITIES 0- MEETING AT PENTRE. A numerously attended meeting was held yesterday, at }.'entlt', in the Rhonda Valiey, for the purpose of protesting against the atrocities perpetrated by the Turkt) iu Bulgaria.„ The .meeting took placa in the Baptist 'Jhapel, which was crowded. In the unavoidable absence of Mr Lewis Williams, who had been announced to preside, the Rev. I)- VV. William?, of b'airiield, took the chair. Mr H. H. Vivian, I [ M. P., whu was the principal speaker, dwelt at considerable length upon the subject of the Turkish atrocities and the policy of England in the Wast. Amongst those who took part in the r>roeeedim,s were the Kev J. Williams, Mr Evans, of Brodringailt; Mr (Iwilym Wiliiams, Mr Grwynne, the Rev b. Morgan, the l-'ev J. áiftiths, Mr John Lloyd, Mr Thomas, Blvvyncelvn the Rev II. Evans, hev IV in. Jones, Dr J. Vavie. Rev W. .I)aviei-, I-.ev J,)hn, Air B. H. Davies, Mr Howells, and Mr Idris Williams. The following resolutions were unanimously passed:— (1) That this meeting expresses its indignation and horror at the inhuman atrocities perpetrated by the Turks, and that with the sanction of the Turkish Govern- ment, on the defenceless inhabitants of BuLaria." (2) That this meeting disapproves of all diplomacy that upholds the Turkish Government, which does not secure the independence of the Christrian provinces." (;i) That in the opinion or this meeting the conduct ot the present Ministry ouirht to be blamed for the cold and indifferent manner with which the grave question was treated when it was brought before the House of Com- mons." (4) That inasmuch as Sir H. Elliot has proved himself unqualified for his important position, he should, according t-o the opinion of this meeting, be immediately recalled from Constantinople." (o) That thi* meeting tenders its most hearty thanks to the London Daily 1Vrej for the correct and open information given of the Bul-i garian atrocities, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the editor of that paper." The proceedings terminated with votes of thanks to Mr Vivian for his attendance, and to the chairman for presiding.

HIRWAIN. A public meeting was held on Wednesday evening, at Nebo Chapel, to arrange for making a collection in the place towards the sufferers in Bulgaria. The meeting resolved iteelf into a workiug committee. The place was divided into districts, and persons were appointed to take charge of the same, aud a house-to-house collection was determined upon. TAEFS WELL. Avery largely attended meeting was held on Wednes- day evening at Tabor Oalvinistic Methodist Chapel, to protest agaimt the horrible cruelties of the Turks to- wards the Bulgarians, Mr Joseph Milward, Owaelody- garth, presided. Amongst the speakers were the Rev W. c. Morris, F-athieliein Mr J. Jenkins, Nantygarw; the Rev K. Evans, Salem, Gwuelodygarth; Mr U. Wil- liauis, Pentyrch the Rev W. Rees, I a wr; Mr T. Thomas, Taff's Well; the Rev T, Rees Tabor, Tafi's Well; Mr Davies, Gwaelodygarth and the Rev M- Jenkins, Pei.iyrch. It was resolved to make a collection iu all the chr.pels and churches in aid of the sufferers. THB WESLEYANS OF THE SWANSEA DISTRICT. At the autumnal session of the ministers and laymen of the Wesleyan Methodist Connexion in the Swansea dis- trict, the Rev Joshua. Mason iu the chair, held at Swan- sea, on Tuesday, resolutions were unanimously passed coudemniug the Turkish atrocities. USK. During a meeting of about 400 persons, in the Oongre- gstional Chapel, I'sk, on Thursday, the Rev. J. Matthews referred to the Turkish atrocities. He expressed regret that no public maeting had been called in tW town, and therefore saized the opportunity, before thajPtrge and respectable gathering of the inhabitants, of expressing his indignation at the inhuman conduct of the Turks, and the action of the British Government. The remarks of the rev. gentleman were well received. DOWLAIS. The Dowlais people, on Tuesday night, held a meeting at the Bethania chapel to discuss Eastern matters, and the atrocities recently committed in Bulgaria. Mr Chas. Herbert Jamej (Mer.thyr) presided, and resolutions similar to those passed at other meetings were carried uuanimously. AID TO THE BULGARIANS. Our Llaneliy correspondent writes :—The fund in aid of tae Bulgarian destitute peasantry, which Mr Coweli- Stepney, M.P., headed with a donation of ti, is being slowly augmented. Many good ladies aie also at work for tii poor people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who were earlier sufferers by the bestial and ferocious Turks. About 50 ladies met at Greenfield Chape!, aud prepared 52 articles of weiring apparel for the women and children, which will be in the hands oi Miss Irby aud Miss Johns- ton by the 2tth iast. At Messrs Randell's establishment half-a-dozen female suits of .-erge have also been made up for the same destination. We hear, moreover, that the la(lies in connection with the church congregations and elsewhere are engaged in the benevolent aud urgent work. Mr Lewis, of Messrs Randell's, has considerately written to Sir Daniel Gooch, begging that the Great Western Railway will kindly allow the goods to pass free. MONMOUTH. A meeting was held at Monmouth, on Tuesday, to arrange tor the holding of a pubiic meeting to protest against the Turkish atrocities. It was resolved to send a requisition to the mayor, asking him to convene a meet- ing. Amongst those present were the Rev Mr Nimmo, Mr T. James, the Rev Mr Beatall, Mr Istance, Mr Pope, and Mr Barter.

LITERARY AND ART GOSSIP. (From the ACkeiicpuin.) Mr. William Gilbert is engaged upon a work dealing with the municipal government of Loudon, in which hp will adduce m:mr curiotis facts showing how the affitirn of Borne of the City companies are administered, and in par- ticular how their building leasas are devised in such a iv&.N- a3 to enable them to evitde paying the Inhabited House Duty. The work will probably be published early nexs year, by Messrs. Daldy. Isbisft-r and Co. Professor F. J. Child, of Harvard, the leading Chaucer scholar of the United States, has promised to write a paper, a treatise, in fact, on the Language and Versifica- tion of Chauoer in his Canterbury Tales, as contained in 1.1r. Ftiriiivall's six-text print of the tales for the Chaucer Society. The lecture on the Eastern Question which was lately delivered by Mr. E. Jenkins, M.P., at Dundee, is about to be published under the title of The Shadow on the Cross. An Italian translation of Mr. Tennyson's English idylls and miscellaneous lyrical poems, together with "Enoch Arden," by Carlo Faccioli, has been published at Verona. Mr. Ashby Sterry's •• Boudoir Ballads" will be pub- lished immediately by Messrs. Chatro and Windus. (From the Academy.) Sir Charles Dilke has an article on English Influence in Japan in the forthcoming Fortnightly Renew, and one on English Influence in China in the forthcoming Mac- millnn s Magazine, Each is called an "additional chapter to Greater Britiau. Mrs. Haweis's long-promised Key to Chancer for children will appeir before Christmas,with colnurerl pictures and nu- merons woodouts by the author. Aftr a few general remarks onChaucer's age.followed by a brief sketch of the pronuncia- tion of English in the fourteenth century, a sketch of Chaucer's life introdnces the young reader to some of the Canterbury Tale?- Five of these are rendered by ex- tracts long enough to display Chaucer's humour and poetic feeling, and are pieced together with a running narrative. The text is interpreted by a modernised version, with a marginal glossary and copious footnotes. Although ostensibly addressed to the child-public the greatest care has been taken to ensure an accu- rate text and throughout the illustration# the strictest attention has been paid to the costumes, manners, and cus- toms of the period. The Chaucer Society has another welcome help. A paper for it on the road from London to Canterbury that Chancer and his fellow-pilgrims rode down is to be written by perhaps the best authority in England, the Rev. W. A. Scott Robertson, Honorary secretary of the Kent Archaeological Societv. The papei wdl accompany William Smith's curious plan of Canterbury in 15»9, and the map of the read from the first folio edition of Ogilby's '• Roads," which have already been copied for the Society by Mr. W. H. Hooper. Mr. David Kennedy, junior, son of the well-known Scottish vocalist, has in the press a work descriptive of a four years' tour round the world. It will be entitled Colonial Travel," and will be published in October by the Edinburgh Publishing Company. Messrs. Sampson Low and Co. will shortly, we believe. publish a new novel of American life by Miss Healy; the author of" Out of the World."

UNREGISTERED L-ALM <J.F' P0LS^IJ There appears, says the 1 be some considerable difference of Oi!JnIn as of J1?1 tent of the obligation of chemises to register ss-'e tyjk j Recent circumstances have emplia.-jsed s^ 0bstf*!j| sirability of a very rigid interpretation a!1 ;cj, reO *Cif by themists of the provisions of the law 'wa'y'eth-fal *1 them to carry ont such regi^v.^ati 0„ tod to^,lfU rfJ Si ditions of the clauses of the Pharmacy ACK v them not to sell poisons to any At 0 a traduction by Mime per;, m known to the vendor- pr quest- at Spalding lately it transpired that tiu' ^itf* *lf laudanum had been sold in one day to a stranS 01*3 introduction and without entry on .the r¿¿.lter:r!lde j Sil appears, is indeed the general custom cf the lid :B Coroner declared it to be contrary to the laff v g(x>d legal opinion has since continued the vie^ c{i^J official Pharmaceutical Journal states that the the chemist in this instance is that of th' ',ra .irRt 31 \>(j and has been so for many years :d it hope? yjtf'.fjl t}i officials will be restrained from ccir tnencing veX^t-\J|l ceedirigB against uuoiiendiug and 0*^1 J that hefpe it is hardly in the public interest 1 I 1 should concur. I

————- ,,1 ROMANCE IN HIGH LIFE. J Ii, Some mystery, says tin Whitehall Review, h»s ?.< the recent death of a well-known lady, the si»ter'0llt V a peer holding office at Court. It h: now corac ^#'51 Vj the rumours which during the last 12 months .jjfl nacted the lady's name with that of a certain cap Majesty's Army, with whom she W:.L said to 'U home at the conclusion of a visit of a member 0 -re Family at the house of the Peer in question. Gt. oi correct in so far that she did accompany the °t k something which looked very like au 06d fot., rash step, however, as it now appears, h* object merely the annoyance of her Imsband /'B, detectives employed by the latter h vn-.g receive^, It sive proof of the moral innocence of the nnhspP-^ "\jl i\ relation to the very gailant officer who thus did Jij| j_j to ruin the reputation of the sister oi to ^rl h: and friend. Unfortunately the truth has pt^I J too late. With the stigma reatirsg on her name, I ment of her mad caprice was that she never ret I her old home. La*t month, just before her *5 came to the nearest city, Rome fifteen y K J and there the once £ ay, proud beamy died, J JV|| all her friends and alone, iu some obscure lodg'-fS^tWl only just that the scandrd should be iaid t-o res* I P< remains of her who is dead but Srs> how far I ^1 was deserved it is a right-ions dury to make cleaij8^ I AV] I hope, that duty has been at last performed. I tJ

SAVINGS BANKS. # ^*1 J Mr. Torr, M.P., h:is obtained a return, *S £ #l^5| a Parliamentary blue-book, giving a g «id defll 0 I information as to every savings ba.:ik in the ■ Kingdom, In England there are €1 Wales '22—-t77. In England and Wales th- -,jwl £ 96 unpaid and 1.2W paid officers. The amount of I given by unpaid officers is £ :»<Jl,j20, and by pa'y. I 3 £ 209,550. The sahiriea and allowances to 1 amoHnt to £ 87,725 18s. The annual expenses of *.##J I ■) ment. inclusive of all payments ior the year ended1 of November la..st. were £ 112,11" 7s. 1d. Tilere tfjl 1,149,443 accounts opened on the 20th ofNovefflbe* » total amount owing to deposij ora on that £ t,-rj-"8,<19r> 3s. 8d.; the total amount invested I Nrct-ioual Debt Commissioners on the same day, ec ill the surplus fund, was £:HA30,!tU1 1". 3d. I hands of treasurers on the 2,.)t h oi' November joC I £ £ G3.1C9 18s. 3d. The average rare of interest- P8,1 i iff*5 | positors was £ ~2 19s. od. The separata surplus illn K hands of the Commissioners was on the i ">vh of -9i^, I £ 367.519 18s. 5d. The ti;r.ber of lite annuities I immediate and 880 deferred. For terms cf ?e jjiff1' I weru "274 immediate and lo deferred. The | number of receipts from depositors in the y^^jj as stated was 1,198,580. and the annual Pa-j m 646.355. The average receipt was £ 4 19s. Gd., meats £ 9 lis. Gd.

SEIZING A SPIRIT. Some Eochestor newspaper men. says the Ut'a^iit have beeu examining spirit manitei taiicns in One of them has entirely tonvinced liiua-eli of: th ijf position of the spirits, and in doing so kICk" t r a lively row in the c'ueio. ilir. and Mrs. Id11 ï9; the operators, the being the medium. vitation, representatives of the city -apers the seance, and acted as a committee of eX £ l tion. They were inquiring gentlemen. a:i cf the# examined the cabinet—two sides of wh:c'a were I' bv the walls of the room—with sharp eyes and a Nothmg of false bottom or side couid be seen- djfl* bound the medium with strong cords of thread. iu h^r clenched hands, and tacked the hem of I ments to the floor. Then wr* the single ket light darkened, and the performance iuaui,J_p^ All went smoot hly for a time. I>:niel V;ebst-ci' a piece, during which he reminded John Sm1' | was present, that he had met liira in the good days 0* Daniel disappeared, and a woman of the world, »* P Lizzie, dressed entirely in white, came gW the cabinet by the partially oped door. oj stepped outside, and it is reported tuat sne OOIY medium height.wore a long veil, was i,a:efoot. ø. these things had le;n observed Vr.en yj made a spring for the spirit and partially gathered arms. This was where the row beja.i. The spirit 8 I out of the mortal's grasp, gave a load and very ( shriek, and hustled into the cabinet. JJarkee hui'1'1^^ I the front, Lfnd,, remarking that the bold sceptic W-1 e!1 V rascal, struck him over the he-ti with a chair. P confusion and uproar followed, which were at last qtl of t by a still small voice from tiie cabinet begging tb the circle to sing, or the medium mi^ht die. The) and the medium lived. Those who had bo'in^ ij found at the close oi the performnace ever}' tbi^ place, and the face and hands covcrcd with Whence the blord came conki not be di?c< The gentleman who grasped the spirit was \V. 0- of the Expreiit. He says the form he grasped vvas a live flesh and blood woman.' and he knows as he knows anytiung in the world tuat it;, nothing more or less than a wom^u that tie neld 1:: ø,f arms for a brief moment.' For thii discovery il of opinion that he ought to put a bullet through Mv^ but restrained himself. The aihur has ^.zeutly f Rochester, aud made -'lr. Ciunia hero."

n f*' Two goods trains came into collision near Sk.p*°" terday morning, smashing sever, wagon?, ginea and delaying the Scotch express for two houi-* if-,a A specimen of the small-homed toad ha« been ret¡J by a gentleman in Edinburgh by post from America. The little creature has been for thre* enclosed in a box without light or food. and has ti" over 6,000 miles. /¡,e1J The steamship Byng, from Carthag.'na. has jU\tØr!¡ placed in quarantine at Carditir. as i/r. Payne, off officer, believes there is fever on board. A man ^{e 1 board when the vessel arrived in Pewurth rrh," >øff now in the deaddiouse, and there seems ti) be a dl:LJ.1 of opinion as to the cause of ae;ALL. ot With reference to a statement that the c,i.gipze"i her Majesty's ship Black Prince have received a censure .1 for their neglect of duty in allowing the en and more especially the cout!ense;«. to drnt ll1 wretched a state of disrepair," Veritas." writing tOe f Times says :■—On behalf of the engineers, •' I inform you that the statement is without the tWS foundation." itf We (Manchester Courier) are informed, a..t:I which may be regarded as serai-official. of the Army Reserve resident in Ma ch' ^ev j,oJ» lieighboiirhoud have this week recetveu i. v 10 themselves in immediate readiness to join w^itever^ ffi ments or battalion# to which they might we uirec attach themselves. This announcement, taken in tion with the recent circular issued by t ae Daks bridge, setting forth the inducements which the arIT^ for young men, has. says the Courier, given rise j iJ1 belief that the British army may be shortly eL4 active service. ø Refer--ilig to the fact of a oil ,TDO whilst fishing, a correspondent oc the Glole jJI mme thing occurred to me whilst for pl. !log" the River Terns, in Shroiashiie, about -iee I had a minnow on the hook a=, a t. and 0 pip* ting my rod down on the bank in order i, ligut toy (with the bait aud line in the water;, and keeping t°h with my foot, a splendid spec imen aligh. a on thl b and as he stayed there for over thirty tccor.is J a full opportunity of observing his &[.eiidid pi a thoueht at thj t'm-s that it, was a very and all my friei.da to whom I related the ineideiy jiever heard of a thing hir;-pernRg be fere. mention that. where i was fishing Niits betwcu tvvo high banks.

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ABERDARE. TESTIMONIAL TO MK MORRIS AT CWMAMAH.- A number of the inhabitants of Cwmaman met together at the Globe Hotel, on Thursday night, to present to Mr Price Morris (assistant to Dr Davies, Aberdare), who is about to leave this neighbourhood, a handsome gold chronometer, value £27 ;")8, supplied by Mr Eschle, of Aberdare. The inside of the case contained the follow- ing inscription Presented to Price Morris, Esq., by his friends at Cwmaman, Aberdare, 21st Sept., 1876. Mr Rees Evans, postmaster, and member of the Merthyr Board of Guardians, presided.

At Consett a man, M'Mullan, has been charged with oeing drunk under very remarkable circumstances. It ap. pears that shortly after midnight the driver of a mineral train observed a man who turned out to be the defendant lying between the rails, and before the train could be stopped the engine aud 15 waggons passed over him. The driver returned to where M'Multan was lying, and, strangi ti say, found him fast asleep and ridite uninjured. He wai lined 10s. and costs, the magistrates remarking he had a most marvellous and providential escape. HOLLOW AY'S OINTMENT AND PTT„I,S.—Coughs. Colds, Shortness of Breath. -Tlie?e corrective remedies re infnliihe for these nectoml comphi1;t", whiVh, neglected, often rnil in asthma, bronchit'?. or <on-iimp'ion. The Oin-mtr.t wel! rnbbed upon the chest- and back, penetr^tirgthe «km, Is carried directlvtotbi-,Iungf?,wher)c-itexrels xii Impurities- All the Mood in the h 'dy conxtiltitllv passes through the lungs, and there all noxious particles teneinz to TtToduce disease can be quickly, thoroughly, and permanently neut,rai sed, rendered harmless, or ejected from the svstem. HoVoway's Ovmment and Pills perfectly accomplish this purification; and thr-'ueh the blood thus cl eansea the influence of thes wonderful medi- camen's reaches the remotest par's of the human body, suO thna mirom 8.11 djutanji action, whsther Internal or oxtaraiL ..J.