South Wales Daily News

THE BRITISH IN SOUTH EASTERN AFRICA. [EEUTEE'S TELEGRAM.] ZANZIBAR, Tuursday. — The British East African Company has sent a force of Arab troops to dislodge tbe Vit-u chief, who occupies a portion of British territory. The German authorities advised tbe chief, who is under their protection, to evacuats the district quickly.

THE GERMAN EMPEROR. LETTER TO PRINCE BISMARCK. [ENCTER a TELEGRAM. ] BXRLIN, Thursday.—The Jteicksanzei to-day publishes a letter whicb, on the occaSiOn of the New Year, theEmperor addressed to the Imperial Chancellor. The letter expresses his Majesty's warmest congratulations, ani points out that the maintenance of peace abroad would tend also to strengthen and guarantee tranquility at home. The Imperial letter further expresses satisfaction at the completion^ the scheme for the insurance of the aged and infirm workmen as an important step in giving practical effect to that care for the working classes which he had so greatly at heart. His Majesty thanked the Chancellor for his self- sacrificing and unwearying co-operation in the attainment of these successful result?, and prayed that God would grant bim for many years to coma the faithful and well-tried counsel of the Chan- eellor in his difficult mission as ruler of the country.

THE EPIDEMIC OF IN- FLUENZA. [BECTBB'S TELEGRAMS. ] PARIS, Thursday.—Latest reports received tegarduia: tbe spread of influenza here and in the provinces appear to indicate that the epidemic remains stationary. Muni- cipal statistics sbow that durmg the past week there were 2,334 deaths, the increased mortality being entirely due to affections of the respiratory organs and to chronic diseases. The number of fatal cases in this category has been almost quadrupled, but only 22 deaths are ascribed to the grippe and its after effects. PllIS, Thursday.—The daily mortality in Paris is shewing a slight decrease. 334 deaths being registered yesterday, against 389 on Tuesday. A recrudescence of the influenza is observable among employes at La Villette gasworks, and among men engaged in tbe chemical works. The Saint Cyr Military College will not be re-opened until tbe 12th inst. The epidemic is also raging at Montpeilier and Angers. The bishop has dismissed the students of the seminary to their houses, and the mayor has given orders to Oostpone the re-opening of all schools in the town. VIINNA, Thursday.—The doctors state that although the disease is decreasing in extent, it is increasing in virulence. The daily mortality now exceeds the average at this season of the year. The municipal authorities are about to erect a special hospital for the treatment of the influenza eases. The Central News learns that the influenza spidemic is making steady progress in the Central Telegraph Station in London, and already con- siderable inconvenience has been caused by tbe number of absentees. Up to tbe present about goo cases have come under tbe notice of tbe medical officer, and the majority of the patients Me unable to attend to business. Most of tbe clerks attacked are on the day staff, and as the department baa no reserve staff upon which to draw in time of emergency, an unusual amount of overtime is being worked by the more robust or more fortunate ladies and gentlemen of the telegraph service.

GREAT STRIKE 'OF MINERS. InjtUTKB S TELEGRAMS } LIBGB, Thursday.—A strike commenced to-day imoag tbe colliers employed at the pita of Messrs Cockerill and tne Maribaye Company, ia the Seraing district. Altogether 1,220 men have joined tbe movement, and demand all increase of salary. Order is, however, maintained. Work is going on at the collieries on tbe left bank of the Meuse, at Cbarleroi. The situation is unchanged. BKESLAP, Thursday.—The miners employed in the Schmid Pit of the collieries leased to the Upper Silesian Railway Supply Company struck work to-day. The men demand an eight hours' working day, an unlimited output of coal, and a definite assurance of increased wages in tbe future. Negotiations have already commenced between masters and miners for tbe settlement of tbe questions in dispute. There baa been no disturbance of order.

A THEATRE DESTROYED BY FIRE. [SECTOR'S TBLBGBAM.] BEaNE, Thursday.—A fire broke out last night in the theatre at Zurich just at the close of the evening's performance. The audience were all able to escape, and no casualty is reported. The building, however, was entirely consumed, and nothing was saved from the ruins.

A PASSENGER STEAMER ASHORE, [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] PABIS, Thursday Afternoon.—The Rubbattino Company's liner Persia went ashore early this morning near Tav srnanno, on the east coast of Corsica. Of tbe 139 passengers on board only six have yet been rescued. A number of small boats bare put out to the steamer, but it ia feared tbe loss of life will be serious.

THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. [CENTRAL NXWg TELEGRAM. | I HAVANA, Wednesday Afternoon.—Play in the match between Gunsberg, the English representa- tive, and Tchigorin, the Russian champion, has commenced, the advantage of the fir3t move falling to Tchigorin. The opening has developed into a Pomziani.

DEATH OF A GREAT TENOR. I BETTER'S TELEGRAM.] MADRID, Thursday.—Senor Gayarre, the cele- brated operatic tenor, died here early this morning from the effects of pneumonia, by which be was recently attacked.

CRICKET AT CALCUTTA. TELEGRAM. ] CALCUTTA, Thursday.—The match between the English cricketers and an eleven cf Bengal was sonclnded to-day. The home team completed second innings for a total of 145, the Englishmen thus winning by an innings, with 17 mns to spare. Mr Phillipson's wicket-keeping jras tench admired, and tbe fielding of Mr Walker ..t point was also excellent.

CHOLERA IN PERSIA. ALARMING SPREAD OF THE EPIDEMIC. The Lmncet says there is, nnfortnnately, but too food reason for believing tbat the epidemic of cholera, which has for so many months hang "boat the Tigris and Euphrates Valleys and the interior of Mesopotamia, has made considerable inroads into Persia, News of its having crossed jJie western boundary of that empire has been received from time to time, but it is now finnonoced to the faculty of medicine of Paris that there has been an alarming increase of the disease in Central Persia and on the Tnrco-Persian frontier, and tbat the inhabitants are fleeing northwards. Those who can afford the journey are endeavouring to reach Russian ports on the Caspian f and remembering that thi8 is the route into jiarope which cholera has so often taken before, tbe announcement must be regarded as ->nG ef no little gravity. This is the more so became the Caspian port towns and fishing have a bad reputation in regard to these «anit#ry circumstances which are known to favour tbe diffusion of cholera.

CHARGE OF AT TEMPTED POISONING. Perry, tbe lad who was accused of ■nttr* *° P°'8°n Adams, dispenser at the ?;^ton Workhouse, and his family, fcy .trophiua into the breakfast kettle, la-ifjn#lity on Thursday, at the quarter ifl^dministering with intent to annoy. tb,r said there was no evidence to show that t(t"Mr intended to take life, and tail" The prisoner's frieod* offered Ill" up f hIm. ¡:.r..1 be orders! to .;0 when called npou.

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CITATION SERVED ON MR PARNELL. The Press Association statesMr Parnell was, at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon, served with a citation and petition in the action for divorce brought by Capt. O'Shea against his wife and against Mr Parnell, as co-respondent. Service was effected by Mr Day, solicitor to Capt. O'Shea, who attended personally at the offices of Messrs Lewis and Lewis, Ely-place, Holborn, at the above-named hour in response to a communication from Messrs Lewis. There was no one present with the exception of TWP of Messrs Lewis's clerks and Mr Parnell. Mr Parnell, on receiving the documents, made no observation. The citation is as follows:- In the High Court of Justice, Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Division. Divorce citation, cause No. 3,419.—Victoria, hy the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of TJreat Britain and Ireland, Queen, defender of the faith, to Charles Stewart Parnell, of Avondale, Rathdrum, in the county of Wicklow, Ireland, member of Parliament, Whereas William Henry O'Shea, of No. 124, Victoria-street, in the City of Westminster, justice of the peace for County Clare, claiming to have been lawfully married to Katherine O'Shea, has tiled a petition against her in the divorce registy'of the said court praying for a. dissolution of his marriage, wherein he alleges that you have been guilty of adultery with ber. Now this is to command you that, within eight days after service hereof on you, inclusive of day of such service, you do appear in our said court then and there to make answer to the said petition, a copy whereof, sealed with the seal of our said court, is herewith served upon you. And take notice that, in default of so doing, our said court will proceed to bear the said charge proved in due course of law and to pronounce sentence therein, your absence not- withstanding. And take further notice that, for the purpose aforesaid, you are to attend in person or by your solicitor at the Divorce Registry of our said court at Somerset House, Strand, in the County of Middlesex, and there to enter appearance in a book provided for the purpose, without which you will not be allowed to address the court, either in person or by counsel, at any stage of the proceedings in the cause. Dated at London, the 24th day of December, 1889, and in the 53rd year of our reign. Citation issued by Edward Francis Day, of 46, Bedford- row, in the County, of Middlesex, solicitor for petitioner.—W. Owen, Registrar, The Freeman's Journal correspondent says that the statement that has appeared in some of the London papers, to the effect that Mr Parnell has decided not to appear in Parliament pending the trial of Capt. O'Shea's petition, and that the leadership of the Irish party will devolve upon Mr Justin McCarthy, the vice-chairman, is totally without foundation. There is no doubt that it would suit the plans of the petitioner's political allies admirably if Mr Parnell were to be absent from the House when the discussion on the Forgeries Commission is on, but Mr Parnell has no intention of obliging them in the matter.

THE POLEGATE TRAGEDY. The inquest was resumed at Polegate on Thursday on two girls named Taylor, who were murdered by their mother, Evidence was given by several little children as to having fetched drink for the prisoner on the day of the crime. It was also stated that, although she bad some property, she owed people money. A verdict of Wilful murder" was returned. Kate Taylor died on Thursday night, at the Princess Alice Memorial Hospital, Eastbourne, from injuries caused on the night of the murder of her two sisters by Mrs Taylor, the mother. This third victim of the fearful tragedy bad had a silver tube inserted in her lacerated throat, and it was hoped she would recover, Mrs Taylor will be charged at Hailaham to-day with triple murder.

GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST A MEDICAL MAN. An old-established medical practitioner, Dr. Herman Tribe, of Chatham, was brought up before the stipendiary, on Thursday, charged with criminally assaulting a married woman, named Kate Jarvis. An additional charge aggravating the gravity of the offence is that of drugging the woman previous to the assault. After bearing the evidence the magistrates remanded the accused, declining to take any offer of bail. The affair has created a profouad sensation in the town.

ALLEGED INTIMIDATION AT CREWE. In the Town-ball, Crewe, on Thursday night, a meeting cf workmen was held to consider the charge brought against the officials of the London and North-Western Railway Company of using their official position in Crewe to persecute Liberal working men. Mr Samuel Arrowsmith presided. Mr Robert Williams proposed a re- solution condemning the action of those who were trying to disturb the good relations between em- ployers and employed. He denied that the officials at Crewe endeavoured to intimidate or persecute any man on account of his politics. Just before the vote was to be taken there was a great disturbance at the back of the room, the chairman and speakers being loudly hissed, and the meeting broke up in disorder. An opposition meeting was held in the Corn Exchange, attended by over a thousand persons. A resolution was carried nem, con. reiterating the charge of intimidation,

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A FARMER. Mr Henry Marshall, a farmer, of Marbam- church, near Bude, was returning home from Holsworthy market on New Year's night, and when about two miles from Holsworthy be stood up in bis dogcart to button his coat tightly round him. A movement of the trap caused him to fall into the road. When picked up it was found his skull was fractured, and be died shortly afterwards.

NEW YORK PRICES. [RSUTEB'S TZLXGR".] NEW YORK, Thursday.—Money tight. Stocks opened irregular; a firmer tone set in. and business became active and generally strong; this, however, was not maintained, and the market declined, closing generally weak. Cotton quiet. Petroleum and tin firm, but quiet. Lard dull and weak. Wheat, firmer tendency Flour firm and active. Corn weaker; less doing. Sugar dull, but steady. Coffee dull and weak. Iron firm. OOVKRNStE.1T BONDS AND BAILWAT SHARES Quotations Jan. 2 Jan. 1 Call Money U.S. (jay., Bonds 50 p 6 p i>:«o, other Securities 30 IJ C 6 p. C. Exchange ou London, 60 day?' sight M.80 4 79* Ditto. Cable Transfers 'U:4i 4 K3A Exchange on Paris, 00 days' sight 6*23J s 2it Kxcuaiifce on Berlin, Ditto S4j ^41 Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 126xd 121 Western Union Telegraph shares B3 83 Canada So utbern shares 54^ ^3 Canadian Pacific ZII 75* 75± Central of ew Jersey 124i 1 Central Pacitte Shares .33 ( iik Chicago a Morth-Western, Ord 1101 111 Chicago &.N* Weswra Preferred.. 141 141! vhicago, Milwaujtie, and St. Paul t&l 69j Delaware, Lackawana, & Western 1 136a Denver & Rio Grande :Sbarts., 17* 15" lilinai!s Central S!iares.- 117 5171 Lake Shore dt Michigan southern lù4. 104 Louisville dt Nashvilie Shares 85 Bbi Michigan Central Shares 94. 54 > Missouri, Kansas, and Texas 118 lit New Vorii Central & Hudwu River 1Vlt [106 New York, Lake Erie, dt Western 20 264 Ditto. Second Mortgage Bonds 100 iiiii New York, Ontario .w. Western,Onl 19. 19:1 Northern Pacitic, Cawmon ;)tH 3O:i Northern Pacific, Preferred 74i 74. Norfolk A Western Pre(. Shares,. b92 60 Ohio and Mississippi, Urd. Sharst? :1 211 Oregon .i; Iranscon. Common Sh. 33j 34 pinjisylvanis and Philadelphia.. o3 53 Philadelphia and Beading Shares o3i 334 St Louis Jc San Francisco FirstPref 107 107 Ditto San Francisco Preference Y3 3B Ditto San Francisco Common- 16 15f Union Paciiic Shaies ó7¡ 684 Wabash, St. Louis, & Pacific- i&4 lbj A'abash, St, Louis. <&c., Prei. Srs. 31 31 COTTON AND PRODCCS MARKET Cotton,'day's receipts at U.S.ports 31,000 53,000 Cotton, day'sexport to Ot. Brit'n^. 13,000 24,Q0u Cotton, day's expt. to Continent.. 11,000 4,0o0 Cotton futures, Feb. delivery r' 110.14 10.00 Cotton futures, Apr. delivery 10. 10-15 Cotton, widuliuguplauci New York 10"18 IOta Cotton middling New Orlean gi 9it Petroleum, crude at New Y rk 7.75 7.75 Petroieum, sta'dard white,N.York 7.50 7.50 Petroleum,st d wtLite,PbLikede'Lphia 7.50 7.50 Petroleum, Pipe Line Certiti. 1 cii 102i Spirits 01 Turpentine 44i 44, Lard, Wilcox's Spot f-.15 6.b L. rdfutures,Dec. delivery 10.46 10.46 Lard, Fairbanks.. 7.95 7.95 Copper, Jan 11.50 11.50 Tallow, Prime City .H", 4%. 4%. Sugar, fair redning Muscovados 4" 4. Corn, New mixed Western Spot.. 40. 40í Corn futures Feb 28 39i Corn Futures May 2>9j 39j prill Wheat, No. 2, spot 90 90 Wheat, red winter, on the spot— &7* 87 Wheat, delivery Feb 87» 8b £ Wheat, delivery Apr. 89 88 Coffee, fair Rio 19. 19j Cuffee: QOd Rio. 19i 1* Coiiee, Rio. No. 7. Low Ord. Jam. 15.60 15.80 Coffee, Ditto. Mar. delivery 13.65 lb.80 Floor, ex. State Shipping brandsi2.ó6-2.85 2 65-2.85 Iron No. 1 Coiiness — 21.10 21.10 T>n, Australian — — ..j 21.15 21.00 Freight Uraia Liverpool steamer-1 5d &4d Fr-'rht Grain steamer tc London.. bd 6d Freight C*n> ••• f,:v«rT>™. 7.30 7.30

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EXPECTED DISSOLUTION OF r PARLIAMENT. The London correspondent of the Freeman's Journal writes;—From certain mysterious hints that have been thrown ont by members of tbe Government to some of its most trusted sup- porters daring the last few days, and which are being whispered about the Tory clubs, there is the strongest reason for suspecting that Lord Salisbury is meditating .an early, if not an im- mediats dissolution.

LORD SALISBURY. The Central News states that Lord Salisbury passed a good night, and on Thursday morning Dr Douglas Powell found the patient so improved tbat be left for London on the understanding that it would not be necessary to visit Hatfield again tiU Saturday. During the day his lordship par- took of food with more relish, and walked about the corridors of the mansion.

THE DREADFUL CALAMITY IN LONDON. OPENING OF THE INQUEST. The inquest on the 26 boys who were suffocated on New Year's morning at West Ham Industrial School was opened on Thursday afternoon, before Mr C. C. Lewis, coroner for South Essex, in the schoolroom. Several members of the board of Governors were present, including the chairman, Mr H. J. Cook. Mr H. E. Dabis, fire expert and surveyor to tbe coroners of Middlesex and the city of London, ulso attended. Those relatives of the deceased who attended were conducted to seats by the deputy chaplain, Mr Cowen, and several appeared overcome with grief. Inspector Isaac Thompson represented the police. After the swearing of tbe jury, the Coroner said they had been empanelled to enquire into one of the most lamentable occurrences tbat bad ever fallen to the lot of a jury to investigate. Happening as it did in a public institution, he felt sure they would spare no time nor trouble in endeavouring to ai5certain the real and true origin. He proposed that the proceedings that day should be of a preliminary character. Evidence would be taken ot identification, and afterwards he hoped to be able to give such instructions as would insure that the whole of the evidence should be presented in consecutive form. Mr P. A. Nairn, solicitor (Messrs Baker and Nairn), informed the coroner that be represented the Board of Management of the schools and every facility would be atioriied to secure a full inquiry. The jury then viewed the bodies and the scene of the tire. Mr Charles Duncan, superintendent of the school, was the first witness examined. He said that the whole of the children retired to bed at a quarter to eight on Tuesday nigut, tbat beiug tbe accustomed time. Nothing unusual happened until he was called up at 12.35. On being aroused from bed he was told by Miss Terry, needle mistress, that the needle-room was on lire. He at once passed down the stairs and took the tire extinguisher with him. He found the needle-room passage leading thereto and the staircase leading to the dormitories full of smoke, so dense that he found it difficult to breathe. The fire subsided a little after he bad played on it, first with tbe extinguisher and then with the hydrant. TheCoroner asked where MrDuncanfirst fouud the boys had beeu suffocated. Witness said as be passed through the dining- room on the way to the needle-room he was told that the boys were being rapidly rescued. It was after he bad played on tbe tire that be learnt some of the boys were still in the two dormitories. He crawled upstairs to No. 9 dormitory, the door of which was locked. He unlocked it. and called out, but got no response. The keys were kept by the officers. No person having a key was sleeping tbat night within No. 9, as the otficial by whom such key was usually held happened to be on leave. The boys, therefore, were locked in from that end, but he did not know whether the exit was free by the other staircase. It was half-past one o'clock when a number of bodies were recovered and taken into tbe infirmary. He was now able to identify seven bodies. In answer to the Coroner, Mr Duncan added that be was prevented ascending to No. 10 dormitory aa be was overpowered by the density of the smoke. Questioned by the foreman, witness said it was owing to the smoke tbat he did not at first dis- cover the tire in the partition. Edward O'Brien, drill master, was next ex- amined, and identified six bodies. Tbereaa Pownall, nurse, identified tbe remaining thirteen, making, with those identified by the superintendent, in all twenty-six. The Coroner said that was tha length to which be proposed to carry the inquiry tha1: day. It was for the jury to say when they would re-assemble. On the suggestion of the foreman the inquiry was adjourned until Wednesday at 10 a.m.

DEATH OF MR VVM. HARRISON Our Liverpool correspondent writes:—" And so Mr Harrison is jead.o, Such was the exclama- tion most frequently to be beard in tbe Exchange News-room and wherever any two cr three cou- nected with the tin and tin-plate trades met on New Year's Day. Mr Harrison died at the Palace Hotel,Blrkdale,Southport,abontsix o'clock on New Year's Eve. Most business people in Liverpool knew "William Harrison," as be was familiarly called, and especially those in the metal trades and on the Stock Exchange, etc. His ruddy countenance and robust and buiky form is one that will be missed on 'Change and in other business circles. His was a familiar figure, and bad been so for about 40 years in Liverpool. Representing as be did such an old and well- known firm as Messrs Thomas Bolitbo and Sons, the celebrated Cornish tin shelters, tin and tin- plate merchants, bankers, etc., he, as a matter of course, commanded a position of great power and influence. both financially and in the metal trades. He also had a great deal to do with stocks and shares, as he was a large investor, though not by any means a speculator. He was extensively known through- out South Wales because of bis connection with the tin and tin-plate trades. He had frequently travelled through the Welsh tin-plate districts in times gone by, and be used to be fond of recount- ing his visits to some of the older establishments, then carried on by Hallam at the "Upper Forest, Palmer and Budd at Ystalyfera, William Gilbertson at Pontardawe Davies, Cwmfehn Allaway, Forest of Dean Moggridge, Caerleon and the Conway, of Pontnewydd and Pout- rhydyrun, dfcc. David Morris, of Briton Ferry, &0. Those were in what Mr Harrison used to refer to as tbe good oU times of the tin-plate trade. He was about 65 years of age, two-thirds of which time be was with the Messrs Bolitho. Though regarded by some as a rather keen and bard-Deaded man of buainesf, yet he was most respected by business men generally. He boarded up an immense amount of wealth, chiefly in houe property and stocks and shares. We ought to have stated that Mr Harrison's familiar face and bis usual brace of inquiries, \VelJ, what's new?" and What's doing?" will be much missed on quarter day at Birmingham, which meeting be hardly ever failed to attend for many years past. |

THE LONDON GAS STRIKE. CHARGE OF INCITING TO MURDER. At Bow-street police-court, London, on Thurs- day. Henry George Weir, a compositor, was charged at the instance of the Treasury with having, at a meeting in Hyde Park, incited those present to murder George Livesey, chairman of the South Metropolitan Gas Com- pany. The meeting was in support ot men on strike from tbe South lYIetropolitan Company's works, and it was deposed by a reporter of the Morning Post tbat the prisoner said, I say that a man like Livesey has no right to live, and ought to be got rid of; the man would be a hero who went to-night and murdered him." Prisoner declared when arrested that he bad made Dosucb remarks. Ha now reserved his defence, and was committed for trial.

SAD DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY. Mary Fox, neice of Mr Fox, pnblican, of Tallagb, near Dublin, was leaving the car which carries the mails on the Biessington Steam Tramway on Thursday at tbe wrong end near tbe engine, when her clothes caught in the latter, and she was drawn over the platform on to the track, where she was crushed to death and terribly mangled. She was at a dancing party on the previous night.

WHOLESALE SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATES. During the current week two Board of Trade enquiries, held at Liverpool into casualties hap- pening to the Liverpool steamer Mauritania, have resulted in the suspension of the certificates of all her navigating officers, the captain for six months, and the first and second mates for three months each.

THE ALLEGED MURDER BY A MOTHER. At the Edmonton petty-sessions on Thursday, Eliza Whorlow, aged 42, was charged with killing her son Ernest, aged 8 years, at Wood Green on Wednesday, by cutting his throat with a razor. Formal evidence of the crime was given, and the accused was remanded until after the inquest.

A BARONETCR FOR SIR ALBERT SASSOON. The Press Association has been officially in- formed that tbe Queen has been pleased to aDprova that the dignity of a baronetcy of the United Kingdom be conferred upon Sir Albert Sassoon, C.S.L

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NEWS IN BRIEF. The poet Browning was passionately fond of children. The poet Whittier, though just past his 82ad Tbirthday, has lost none of bis lire or melody. In London last week 1,815 births and 1,690 deaths were registered. According to an Italian newspaper, Verdi is at Milan engaged in the composition of a new opera. It is rumoured, writes a London correspondent, that the donor of the gift of £100,000 for a Con. valescent Home is the Duke of Westminster. A fright, caused by tbe sudden extinction of the electric lights at Gatschina, is said to be the real reason of tbe Czar's recent illness. On Thursday the Nottingham coalowners, almost without exception, granted tbe 10 per cent, advance asked by the miners. ] Sir Charles and Lady Dilke will take a short holiday on the Continent in February, to escape the London fogs. Mr Morton, Peterborough's new member, actually avers that the temperance question is of j more importance than tbe Irish. | A Bournemouth correspondent telegraphs :— | Admiral Bartholomew Sullivan, K.C.B., died here on Wednesday night at an advanced age. ( A telegram from Kilkenny says the Rev Chan- cellor Vignole3, Proteatant clergyman, was way- laid and robbed near that town on Wednesday night. No arrests have been made. Letters received a day or two ago report tbe arrival of Mr Chamberlain and bis party at I Karnak. The travellers were all well, and greatly enjoyed their journey on the Nile. Mr G. A. Sala, who described the funeral of Browning for the Daily Telegraph, performed the same duty for the same paper ON the occasion of Lord Macaulay's funeral in 1859. A piece of news which is of some importance ts the English coal trade comes from Russia. It is stated that the import duty on British coal at the Crimean ports will shortly be abolished. The Very Rev William Smyth King, Dean of Leighlin and of St. Patrick's, died at Carlow on Wednesday afternoon at tbe advanced age of 80 years. Among all the wreaths that decked his grave, Browning would perhaps have selected a modest little thing of white blossom. It was the tribute of bis "child friend Dorethie," a wee woman whom he liked as much as she venerated him. In a speech made at Rouen, M. Etienne, Frencli-Under Secretary for the Colonies, stated that it was intended to establish a protective system in all French colonies, excluding all but imports from France. Several million tons of superior iron ore have been discovered in the northern provincea of Chili, and it seems tbat these rich mineral deposits are to be worked by German capital. A Philadelphia telegram says Governor Richardson, of South Carolina, has offered a reward of $200 for the capture of each person concerned in THE lynching of negroes at Barnwell on Saturday. Mr Edward Terry (" Clemmy, my boy ") is about to proceed to India on a pleasure and Ie- creative trip. At Cardiff, Mr Terry, it will be remembered, addressed the Church Congress ou amusements. Mr Stead terminated his editorial connection with the Pall Mali Gazette on Tuesday, and on Wednesday Air Cook assumed full editorial charge of the paper. Mr A. H. Acland, M.P., intends, writes a London correspondent, to move a resolution next session in favour of the universal establishment of School Boards in England in the interests of general and teciiuical instruction. There are probably more flowers sold in France on New Year's Day tbau on any other ùay in the year, fur gifts ot flowers are almost fÚ rigueur amoug ail tbose who aspire to a place in high life." It is now definitely settled that the Queen will not open Parliament in person, and an intimation to that effect has been received at the House of Lords. It that the Queen was long unde- cided on the point, and this, no doubt, explains the conflicting: rumours current on the subject. Mr Smith will leave London early next week for Cannes, for at least a month's holiday. He is not in poor health, but it is thought desirable that he should thoroughly lecruit his strength before resuming the duties of leader of the House of Commons, a position which he has consented to bold for at least six months. The preparations in anticipation of the pro- posed visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Poole on tbe 13CH inst. are in a very forward state. His Royal Highness w.ill open the new recreation ground and the people's park, given by Lord Wimborne. Mr H. J. Atkinson, M.P., will probably retire from the representation of Boston at the dissolu- tion of the present Parliament. The seat was only won in 1586 by 48 votes, and the Liberals are determined to make a suprema effort to capture it. A man named Abraham Hardy, a shoemaker, residing at Hatton, a village a few miles from Burton-on-Treat, lost his way while out ou Simday evening and was frozen to death. The verdict,at the inquest, was" Death from exposure to the cold." The funeral of Dr Mackay, poet and journalist, took place on Thursdayiat Kensal Green Cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev Mr Fitz- roy, in Highland form, at the requestof the Clan Mackay. Amongst those present at tbe graveside were Mr Lewis Morris and Mr Theodore Watts. Mr George Leech, Town Councillor of Derby, and nephew of an ex-mayor of that borough, has absconded. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, charging him with serious defalca- tions in connection with a local land society, of which he was secretary. Mr Leech js an account- ant well known in the town. The affair has created much excitement. The Marquis of Hartiogton, who has been spending Christmas at Chatsworth with the Duke of Devonshire—who, by the way, is in I excellent health—will pay a short visit to the Prince and Princess of Wales, at Sandringbam, previous to leaving for the Riviera. He will remain ID the Mediterranean for 80me three or four weeks, returning to this country in time for the opening ùf Parliament. Florence Marryatt, the daughter of the novelist, is a woman of courage and resolution, and she cares little for the petty conventionalities of life. Some time ago Frederio Wetherly wrote for her a recitation about a mad woman, called Ward III., Dangerous," In order to deliver it with the utmost possible effect, Miss Marryatt obtained admission to Bedlam, and spent several days there studying the lunatics. Walter Foulger, a young man whose mind is supposed to have been unsettled by a love affair, has shot bimself through the head with a revolver. He was found lying in a stable on his father's farm at Thorpe, Essex, with a revolver lying by his side and a rug over bis legs. The latter circumstance at first gave rise to suspicions of foul play, but the surgeon states that the wound was evidently self-inflicted. On Wednesday afternoon a man named Ayton, I who came out of the workhouse asylum earlier in the day, alarmed a great many people by stand- ing in Wood house-lane, Leeds, partially stripping himself, and shouting that somebody wanted to rob him. He became so violent that it took a constable and four other persons to remove him to the Woodhouse Police-station, whence be was conveyed to the town-hall In the police van and placed under restraint in the cells. Mr Diilwyn Llewelyn (declares the £ cho) ha. fairly earned his baronetty by fighting three un- successful elections in Glamorganshire, where bis personal popularity, it as hoped, would carry him through in spite of his Tory principles. But Mr Llewelyn is nephew and heir of Mr Christopher Talbot, who is one of the greatest landlords in South Wales, and who might have bad a peerage bad he not been so particular about the title of Mansei. In Denmark, as in Sweden, foreign commercial travellers have to obtain licenses costing about J68 eacb. and the total revenue derived from this source exceeded £16,000 in 1888, according to a recently published Danisn official report. That report also gives information as to tbe nationality of the firms who sent representatives to the country during the year named. As is not un- natural from its proximity, Germany heads the list witb 850, of which 180 came from Hambnrg alone. Other countries were very badly repre- sented, the highest beinir Great Britain with 59 only, and France with 45. It looks as if a little eaergy might be expended on Denmark with advantage, limited though its purchasing powers may be. Mr Schnadborst has left London, to embark on the Norham Castle for his voyage to the Cape. His stay at Bath eo far improved bis bealtb that he is now able to move much more easily, but bis deafness, despite every effort to mitigate it by mechanical means, remains very troublesome. A. bowever3 be is so much better tbat be can walk about and write his letters, neither of which he could do a short time since, his friends enter- tain the hope that the projected trip to the Cape may cause his temporary improvement to become permanent. While he is absent from England Mr Woodings will act as bis deputy at the Cen- tral Liberai Office in Parliament-street; while Mr Hudson will assume the duties pertaining to the secretaryship of the National Liberal Federation. The Central Press understands, in connection with the New Year's honours, that tbe knight- hood conferred on Sir Robert P, Harding is in anticipation of tbat gentleman's early retirement from the post of Chief Official Receiver in Bank- ruptcy, to which he was appointed by Mr Cham- berlain, tbe then President of the Board of Trarl. on the passing of the Bankruptcy Act of 1883. Sir Robert was the senior partner in the well. known firm of accountants, Messrs Harding, Whinney, and Co. His stipend was fixed at £2.000 a year, and an important condition of bis appointment was the stipulation tbat he should hold the post for five years, and should bave no claim to a pension on his retirement. The Board of Trade iu 1888 extended the original term of service to b years, which period will expire at Michaelmas next. The office of Chief Official Receiver will, it is understood, be abolished, and one or more of the assistant receivers be raised to the rank of official receiver. The Form at a Glance for 1889" has jast been issued by Messrs Hammond and Co., of 139, Moor-street, Birmingham, and, to say the least in its praise, the volume is an immense improve- ment on the Turf guides in general use. Its con- spicuous feature is the facility with which a horse's running for the past year oan be ascer- tained by the Turf student-the whole of the animal's performances are displayed at a glance, doing away with the cumbrous page to page re- search adopted by otberguide3. It only requires.. to become more widely known among the sporting public to enanre a premier position among Turf literature, and in addition to its exceptional merita it has another advantage in the matter of cheapness, 2s fOJ: a book of 500 pages being low •aoogh to bring it within reach of all claeea.

THE TITHE AGITATION. FARMERS' DEFENCE FUND. We bava to acknowledge the receipt of the following additional contributions in aid of the Farmers' Defence Fund :— i: s. d. Already acknowledged 686 3 1 UIBEA INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, BRTNMAWR. —Per Rev W. D. Thomas. Book b-Col- lectors, Messrs Thomas Davies and Enoch Mr Enoch Eees 0 20 Mr Thomas Davies 0 2 0 Mr John Morgan, Pantyclogan 0 1 0 "A Sympathiser" 0 2 6 Mr W. Kvans 0 1 0 Air W. HoweUs, carpenter 010 Mr John Howells, carpenter 0 1 0 Mr Thomas Howells, carpenter 0 1 0 Mr Daniel Jones, mason 0 1 0 Mr John Davies 010 Mr Rees Herbert, Cwmnantmoel 0 1 0 I Mr W. Herbert, Cwmnantmoel 0 2 6 Rev W. D. Thomas, Gibea 0 3 6 Mr Morgan Evans. Corner House u 0 2 0 jJr Daniel Jones 0 1 0 Mr Evan Jones, Mountain-road — — — 0 1 0 Mr Jacob James. Cwmgarw-road e' 0 1 0 Mr Thomas David Thomas, Quarry-road- 0 2 0 Mr Thomas Williams, Khiwddu 0 1 0 Mr Thomas Griffith, Cwingarw-road.. 0 1 0 iNIr John Williams, stonecutter 010 Mrs Mary Bevnon, Cwmgarw-road—_——^ 0 1 0 Mr John Morris, Cwmgarw-road 0 1 0 Mr W. Hicks, Cwmgarw-road 0 1 0 Mr Jonah Anthony, Wain Hen, Cwmgarw 0 1 0 Mr David D. Thomas, <"wmgarw -— 0 1 0 Mr Daniel Williams, Albion House 050 Mr John Davies, 0 1 0 Mr Jiynon Morgan, Rhosfa 0 1 0 Mr David Williams, Blaen Cwmgarw 0 1 0 Mr W. Davies, Blaen Cwmgarw 0 10 Mr John itees, Black Mount 0 1 0 Mr John Harris, Bryngias 010 A Friend, Tynewydd 0 2 ° Mr John Hicks, Cwmgarw-road 0 1 0 Mr Bees Bowen, Codre Wain, Tyrben.. 0 1 0 Mr Timothy Davies, tailor 0 1 0 Mr Thos. Thomas, Mountain-road 0 1 0 Mr John Howells, Mountain-road 0 0 Mr Dd. Williams. Penygraig U 1 0 Mr Evan Lake, Mountain-road 0 ) 0 Smaller sums 0 1? i. BOOK 84, per Messrs Evan David and Thos. D. Morgan :— Mr H. W. Thomas 0 2 0 Mr Owen Morgans 0 10 Mr Thos. Davies 0 1 0 Mr John Divies 010 Miss Ann i J. James 0 1 0 iNIrThoma,s 010 Mr Lewis Lewis.. — — 0 10 Mr W. Thomas 0 10 Mr II. W. Harris 0 1 C Mr Jenkm Wilkins 0 1 0 Mr John Harris, shoemaker 0 & 0 Mr Henry Davies, engineer 0 1 0 Mr William Jones, Mount Pleasant 0 2 0 Mr Owen Morgan 0 2 0 Mr John Williams 0 1 0 Mr W. Harris 0 1 0 Mrs Mary Williams, Croffte 0 3 0 iNlrJohn Williams, Croffta 0 1 0 Mr A. Jones — 0 1 0 Mr Jacob Davies 0 1 0 Mr William Isaac, Cwmaman 0 2 0 Mr Thomas Isaac, do. 0 1 0 Mr W. Herbert, do. 0 2 0 Mr D. W. Lewis, do ..« M — — — — 0 2 0 Mr W Jones, do 0 1 0 Mr John Walters,do_h. 0 1 0 Mr E. Harris, platelayer 0 1 0 Mr Morgan Walters, collier 0 1 0 Mrs Davies 0 1 0 Mr David Davies, mason u _u,. I) 1 0 Mr Tommy Davies 0 0 Mrs inlorgatis 0 1 0 MrW. Jones 0 1 0 Mr Thomas Evans 0 1 0 Mr David Jones, Mason U 1 0 Mr David Kvans (Cannon-row) .„0 1 6 Mr David Davies 0 1 0 Mr Thomas Davies 0 1 0 Mr Thomas Evans (contractor) 0 1 0 Mr Richard Williams. 0 1 0 Mr E. David 0 1 0 Mr Daniel R. Williams 0 1 0 Mr David Isaac, Carmel Bach 0 1 0 Mr John Hopkins.. 0 1 0 Mr David Dtvies, Ltandilo C 1 0 Mr Daniel James „ 0 1 0 Mr William David.. 0 2 0 Mr Williams, Co-operative Stores. o 1 0 Mr B. Williams, Llandilo-road 0 1 0 Smaller sums 017 3 Total 11 0 At the Anglesey County Council on Thursday an acrimonious discussion ensued respecting the employment of police at tithe distraint, effected by the Eccliastical Commissioners. it being pro- posed that the chief-constable be censured and tbe policemen reduced. The proposer and seconder were two farmers whose goods were dis- trained upon, The chief-constable contended that he was empowered to use the police force at his discretion, and that it was preferable,to avoid the employmsnt of military, found necessary at previous distraints, that the police should be engaged. The motion was withdrawn at the in. stance of the Lord-Lieutenant.

MASONIC GATHERING AT MERTHYR. The celebration of the festival of St. John the Evangelist was held by the Loyal Cambrian Locge of Freemasons, No. ilt), ab Mertbyr, ou Thursday. The gathering was honoured by the presence of Bro. Marmaduke Ten»n\ D.P.G.M, The officers and members presfin1; were :-Bro. S. Sandbrook, W.M. Bro. T. W. Goodfeiiow. treasurer Bro. D. E. Jones, secretary; Bro. E. B. Nash, 9 D Bro. F. Wilkiu,, J.D.; Bro. W. C. Williams, organist; Bro. J. Owen. steward Bro. Duncau Macdonald, I.G. Bro. W. T. Flooks, tyler; Bro. D. Rees Lewis, P.M., P.P.G.J.W.; Bro. J. E. Davies, P.M.; Bro. J. S. Jones, P.M. Bro. J. PLEWS, P.M. Bro. R. R. Davies, P.M. Bra, D. J. Hirst, P.M. Bro. W. Roberts, C-S. Bro. D. D, Morgan, Bro. H. M. Brad- ford, Bro. L. Richards, Bro. J, Rogers, Bro. Henry Bailey, Bro, W. Howfield, Bro. D. Jobii, Brc. W. Rowland Harris, Bro, G. W. Davies, Bio. J. T. Docton, Bro. R. H. Owen, Bro. T. Rich, Bro. T. Williams, Bro. J. M. Berry. Bro. T. L. Edwards, Bro. T. Morris, Bro. T. Wake, Bro. W. R. Cohen, Bro. H. Gittle- sohn, Bro. D. Roberts, Bro. J. Harpur-, Bro. David Jones, Bro. D. W. Evans, Bro. Lewis Fine, Bro. D. A. Thomas, Bro, Hugh Colman, and Bro. Arthur R. Jones. Among the visitors were Bro. W. R. Perrott, J.P.M. Bro.,T. Edwards, M.M., and Bro. D. Phillips, secretary Merlin Lodge, 1578; Bro. I. L. Edwards, M.M., Conyers Lodge, U.Z., 1916; Bro. Arthur H. Roberts, W.M.P.G.A.B., and Bro. W. Nicol.M.M., Glamorgan Lodge, 36 Bro. J. H. Taylor, W.M.P.G.J.B., Caradoc Lodge, 1573 Bro. A. H. Lewis; Bro. A. C. Botterell; and Bro. Bert Harris,ButejLodge, 960 Bro. W. I. Thomas, P.M.; Bro. G. Abraham, G.W., and Bro. F. C. Williams, J.G., St. David's Lodge, 679; Bro. D. Rees Lewis, P.M.. P.P.G.J.W., .was installed by the D.P.G.M. as W.M. of the lodge for the ensuing year, and he nominated as bis officers the follow- ing brethren --D. E. Jones, S.W.; E. B. Nash, J.W.; D. Macdonald, secretary W. Howfield, L.D.; W. C. Williams, J.D.; H, Bailey. LG.; W. Roberts, D.C.; J. T. Docton, S.S.; Hill Bradford, J.S.; Lewis Fine, C.S. Afterwards a banquet was partaken of at the Castle HoteL

FIRE ON BOARD A STEAM- SHIP AT BARRY DOCK. An outbreak of fire occurred on board the steamship Poonah, lying at Barry Dock, about 10 o'clock on Wedneeday night. The Barry Dock fire float was quickly on the scene, and the flames were subdued before any damage was done. The Poonah sailed on Thursday evening.

A few days ago, a gentleman bought a collie dog from a butcher in Cbirnside, and sent it by train to a friend in Leitb. The dog arrived safely, but the first day it was taken out it bolted, and next day turned up at its old home at Chirnside, having travelled about fifty miles. A STRANGER arriving at Cardiff, after an absence of a few years, and walking down St. Mary-street on bis way from the Great Western Station, would hardly recognize the street. On every side handsome and lofty stone buildings have taken the place of small and mean shops, and clothiers, drapers, and ironmongers who bad thrived in modest establishments bave expanded' into gigantic plate-glass fronts, By no means the largest, but certainly one of the most attractive I and tasteful I y-dcessed windows is that of Mesers Watkins & Son, of Golden Sunlight Ale celebrity, whose speciality has taken such bold upon public favour that it is now sold for family use (in casks from 4 £ -gallons upwards, and in screw-stoppered pint bottles) by 15 wholesale Agents in Cardiff and suburbs, besides 30 grocers and, wine merchants in other parts of Wales, U32

ARTIZANS' AND LABOURERS' DWELLINGS. IMPORTANT STEP AT SWANSEA. A new company bas been registered under the title of the Swansea Artizans' and Labourers' Dwellings Company, the object. of which is to provide dwellings upon the" flat" system. The first subscribers are Mr F. Cory Yeo, Mr J. R. Wright, steel manufacturer; Sir Hussey Vivian, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., Mr John Roberts, mining engineer Mr Roger Beck, steel manu-, facturer; Mr Richard Martin, steel manu- facturer and Mr E. Bath, architect, each of whom holds 10 share?. The company propose to acquire, at the outset, the plot of land now covered with old buildings in Wassall-square and Church-street, to raze the old structures, set back the line of frontage, and erect a building which will contain about 120 tenements of two or three rooms each. It is calculated that they will be able to provide in this way greatly-improved dwellings at a lower rent than is now charged for ordinary houses. The object of the promoters is a philanthropic one; but there is full reason for belief that their enter- prise will prove commercially remunerative. The nominal capital is not very large, but the opera- tions will not be limited by this, and the pro- moters purpose applying to the Public Works Loan Commissioners for their assistance in carry- ing out the scheme. Under the provisions of the Artisans' Dwellings Act the commissioners have powers to advance money at a low rate of interest for such a purpose as that in view.

WELSH CALVINJSTIC METHODISM. A NEW CHAPEL AT PONTARDULAIS. A large concourse gathered together on Thursday afternoon, at Pontardulais, to witness the cere- mony of laying the foundation stone of St. James's (New Goppa) Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The first Gopna Chapel was built in 1773, and re-built in 1835. The requirements of the congregation gettiug beyond tbe accommoda^ tion provided, it was decided early in 1889 to build an entirely new building at a little distance from the old edifice. This decision immediately received practical effect. The new structure will give sitting accommodation to between 700 and 800 persons. The accepted tender was 21,800. and the contractor is Mr J, D. Williams, Knighton. It is understood that the work will be completed by July 31st. For the memorial-stone laying two handsome stones were prepared, on which was engraved in Welsh, Gosodwyd y garreg goffadwriadol hon er anrhydedd a gogoniant Duw, gan Miss M. B. Morgan, Glynbir, a Miss G. B. Morgan, Glynhir. Ionawr 2nd, 1890." Handsome trowels and mallets were presented to the two young ladies by the contractors and the Goppa Church respectively. Alderman Harris, Bolgoed, pre- sided during the proceedings. The pastor (Rev W. Prythercb) gave out a Welsh hymn, after which Dr Saunders, Swansea, read a selec- tion from the Psalms and prayed. Mr Williams, contractor, and Master D. Geo. Harris respec- tively presented the trowels and mallets, and the young ladies placed the stones in position in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner. In a cavity in one of the stones were placed a number of coins and a copy of the South Wales Daily Neios. An adjournment was then mad-a to the chapel, which was immediately tilled to excess. Ad- dressef; were given subsequently by the Rev D. Williams, Gowerton, and the Rev Mr Prytherch, who traced the rise and progress of Methodism in Pontardul?is.—The Rev Joseph Evans, Swansea, replied to the charges made by a bishop against Methodism, namely (1), that less members were now received into the communion, and (2) that chapei debts were increasing.—Rev Mydrim Jones (Llanelly), who brought congratu- lations to the Goppa from her seven daughters in Lixiielly Professor Morris, of Llangollen Rev Morris Morgan, Swansea; Mr D. Randell, M.P.; Mr T. Davies, Laburnums, Pontardulaia Rev J. H. Rowlands, Carmel Baptist; and Dr Saunders, Swansea, also addressed the meeting.— Mrs Morgans, Glynhir, with her usual genero. sity, provided tea for all strangers.

SWANSEA. ATTKMPTKD SUIOIDIC.—On Thursday — before Dr J. G. Hall and Messrs J. C. V. Parminter and A. Mason—John Sullivan, seaman, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a kuife at the Sailors' Home.—Prisoner said be had been in the 61 horrors since Saturday, and bad no intention of injuring himself. His ship would be in on Saturday, and he requested the court to put him in charge of Captain Barratt.—Captain Barratt was called, and said prisoner would drink all he could get.—Prisoner was remanded until Satur- day. ASSAULT.—Bartholomew O'Connell, labourer, Pontyglasdwr, was charged with assaulting David John, landlord of the Lamb and Flag public. bouse, Llangefelach-road.—Mr W. R. Smith appeared for coinpitinant.-It appeared prisoner went into the house, but, being intoxicated, was refused drink, whereupon be assaulted the land- lord, whom be struck with a pint pot, at the same time saying be was ready to fight J. L. Sullivan.—Prisoner said he had been a teetotaler, but broke out in the holidays. He promised to become a teetotaler afraio.-The landlord did not press the charge, and O'Connell was fined jBl, or 21 days' imprisonment. ALLEGED WIFE-BEATING. George Barratt, fitter, 5. PoLtery-aireet, was charged with assault- ing his wife, Mary Barratt, on December 27th. It appeared from the evidence that he had assaulted her in a most hard-liearted fashion. He was remanded for a week, and bonnd over to keep the peace in the sum of £10. AT LOOGKKHEADS.—Mary Jenkins, Garden- street, was summoned by Mary Rees for assault on the 30th ult. Complainant deposed that defendant bad assaulted her with a cane, but defendant contended that the complainant was ill-treating her child, and when she complained plaintiff assaulted ber, whereupon complainant struck her with a cane. Defendant was tined 10. THEFT OF A SHAWL.—Maria Smith, a married wooian, living in Pockiy-street, was charged with stealing a shawl, the property of Mr Lyons, pawnbroker, High-street. Miss Leah Lyons stated that prisoner came to the shop the previous evening to pledge something, but witness-told her they bad closed business for the day. Prisener then left the shop, but witness followed her and noticed a shawl under bet dress. She was given in custody, and the shawl was found upon her. Prisoner said she was in drink at time. Having served a term of penal seni"u'_I'J i ¡ several times been sent to prison, she was c. iu- witted to the quarter-sessions. I

ABERAVON. MALICIOUS DAMAGE.—On Thur. ay—before Messrs E. Phillips (mayor), John David, L. R. Fi'ztnaurice, and D. R. David—Edward Mauney, charged with malicious injuries to the Avon Vale Spirit Vaults by smashing three panes of plate glass, the propertyof Mr Vaughan John, was fined £ 2, and lis 3d costs also ordered to pay the damage committed, amounting to JB5. DUDNK ON HIS OWN PREMISES.—William Atkinson, landlord of the Union Tavern, charged witb being drunk on his own licensed premises, was finedflOs, including costs. was fined10s. Includmg costs.

CRADDOCK WELLS' SCHOLARSHIP. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—In to-night's Echo I am reported as stating that "in many cases poor work was. done." What I really said was, that not a few of the candidates did work of so moderate a character as scarcely to justify them entering for the examination, and largely increasing the trouble and expense connected with it." Perhaps,, in justice to the children, you will publish this correction.—I am, &c., CHAS. T. WHITMELL. 18, Park-place, Cardiff, Jan. 2, 1890. P.S.—I need hardly say that scholarship Standard is much higher than the ordinary level of every-day school work.

ALLOTMENTS FOR WORKMEN. TO THK EDITOR. SLB,—After passing tbe Allotment Act for the purpose of obtaining'plots of land so that working people might have a kitchen garden, in many districts in South Wales ;the measure has been ignored by our representatives not obtaiuing the necessary plots for the workmen. The ground is refused by the landowners to private workmen. Therefore the Allotment Act is a dead letter in the Rbondda and other populous districts in Wales. When the Intermediate Education Act was passed a few months ago, our late lamented and worthy chairman took the first opportunity to point out the advantage and the benefit of such an act in these very populous districts. What an error it would be to try to drive a train with- out water or fuel, or to stir the brain with an empty stomach. May our new and honourable chairman make a stir and provide land in favour of the workmen. When a proper act is in force, it may be the means of keeping the men from tbe public-houses, and to turn their hands to cultivate the soil.—I am, Ac., Ystrad. ANXIOUS WORKMAN.

A SHOP ASSISTANTS' UNION. TO THE EDITOR. SIRj-It was with pleasure that I read the letter of Quiz in your widely-circulated journal this morning. Certainly the shop assistant ought tr bestir themselves aud agitate for their rihtl!,80 long withheld them. But unfortunately we bave no leader. Who will step into the breach and lead ? Trades unionism is now in full swing, and it behoves shop assistants to take advantage of the times and agitate. Allow me, sir, to suggest that the assistants of Neath and neigh- bourhood bestir themselves. Ye men of Neatb, rouse yourselves; Where is your Cymric blood ? Who will lead the way ? Will anyona join in calling a meeting ? If this letter meet with approval, send your names and addresses to U Cymro," Post-office, Neath, so that a meeting can be formed early. Let us begin the New Year by organising, and then we shall be able to claim the benefits of shorter hours, &c. —lam, &c., CYMRO. Jan. 1. 1890.

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE EDITOR. SLB,—-The remark of a correspondent in the Western Mail, "Conservative," as to the damage the county member is doing to his party and bis own position by pushing forward his partner and nephew for the post of returning officer in oppo- sition to his old friends and supporters is most true. For the sake of Liberal interests, which your correspondent naturally rejoices to see im- perilled, I, on the contrary, hope tbat our county member will see the blunder be is making before the Tories take advantage of it, and it is too late to avoid it.—I am, &O.. A LIBERAL. Fishguard, Jan. 1, 1890.

THE TITHES QUESTION. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—I quite agree with Mr John Lloyd that if there is to be any legislation on the above ques- tion, the Welsh farmers should put in a. claim for local corn averages. There is also another item in connection with the tithes that I would like to call the attention of tithepayers and others to, viz., "Rates upon Tithes." When commuting the tithes, after getting at the net value, there was £25 per £100 added on to pay the rate. the average rates of the country at tha.t time being 5: in the For instance, a small parish where the net value of the tithe was £100, the titheowner would re- ceive £125. The average rates of the country at the present day are, I believe,2S 611 iu the Why should we MAKE the parson a present of the other 23 61 in the Fur my own part I don't think there will be any satisfactory solution of tbe tithe question in Wales t until the Church is disestablished and tithes applied to local taxation.—I am, &C., January 1st, 1890. J. G. J

WEST COUNTRYMEN AT CARDIFF. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,-1 am exceedingly sorry to intrude on your valuable columns, but I am pleased to say the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire wish to join our friendly gathering. Through the kindness of Mr Lock, Queen- street, a meeting will be held at bis establishment on Monday evening next to discuss the matter respecting the best time and place for holding the dinner, when due notice through the medium of an advertisement will be given.—I am, &c Jan. 2ad, 1890. DOUBLE DORSET.

ST JOHN S DINNER TO J THE POOR. TO THE EDITOR. SLB,—Will you kindly allow me, through your widely circulated paper, to draw the attention of the charitable public, or those who have furnished a dinner for the poor of St. John's parish, to the way the funds are appligd in giving such help to those who could very well do without it t Now, sir, when we know that the families of railway engiue drivers and guards, as well as fitters and carpenters, also people who can advance money at interest to their Poorbr neighbours, get tickets annually, we must come to the conclusion that the dinner is evidently not given only to those whom it is intendAd for.—I am, &C., Cathays, Jan. 2, 1890. CALEDONIAN.

THE PROGRESS OF POSITIVISM. MR FREDERIC HARRISON'S NEW YEAR ADDRESS. In the calendar of the Positivists, New Year's Day is the day of humanity, and as such Mr Frederic Harrison, according to his custom, made it the occasion in his annual address for reviewing the work of the Positivist Society and defining its attitude towards the world at large. The address was deliverod at Newton Hall, Fetter-lane, London. Mr Harrison considered it a welcome thought that it was a moment of peace, as the international horizon was fair and clear. A great industrial struggle had been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and the long agony of Ireland was manifestly approaching its term. The progress of Positivism was encourag- ing. It was becoming year by year a power in Paris, and the project of their leader for raising a centenary memorial to Comte was supported by statesmen and men of science. The definite bifurcation of the disciples of Comte into Comtists, who wished to regard bis books as a bible, and into the Positivists, who sought to build up the religion of humanity in a tentative way, using those books for tbe idea contained in them, could not be disregarded. The former had failed, and Mr Harrison called upon them to join them in his, tbe living church of humanity. The Positivists stood alone, and he complained that the benevolent who Were ready to assist otber social movements did not recognise the efforts of the society. Its aims and work seemed to irntate the agnostic even more than it alarmed the Christian. They must be content, then, to stand alone, and to congratulate themselves on the fact that the critical movement of the last year, the claim of the workman to a fairer division of the common product, had been the object of their contention for tbe past 30 years. Socialism was advancing. It was year after year more loudly asserted. He did not think that Socialism with- out a social religion would prove strong enough to resist the appeal to brute force which was already invoked against it. If property, as an institu- tion, was to be permanently accepted by the workmen, there must be a religious basis, and this he suggested could only be satisfactorily supplied by Positivism. Looking at the chief events of the year from the Positivist standpoint, Mr Harri- son thought that the great crux of Ireland was about to be solved, inasmuch as the question of landlordism in Ireland was being linked with landlordism in England, and current legislation regarding allotments and ground rents showed the tendency to broaden and socialise the land laws. If civilisation, as it was said, had received a check in Central Africa, Positivists could regard I this result as a consummation devoutly to be wished, as Africa would then be closed to the raids of robber captains on the pretext of trade, which was singularly near to plunder. Comtist influences were, he believed, closely identified with tbe Brazilian revolution, as the motto, "Order and Progress," adopted by the new Republic, was taken from the works of Comte by the revolutionary leaders at Rio. The re-settlement of the French Republic was a hope- ful augury, as the problem of an industrial Republic bad been solved. A real industrial Re- public implied peace, and if the stormy work of the last hundred years had been to create the conception of such a republic, it would bo the work of the next century to bring about the abolition of all hereditary privileges. He would, however, be a bold man who would undertake to gauge the power of tbe monarchy in England, and it would be a wanton folly to risk agitation for the sake of a theory. Tbe problem of the un- employed rich was, however, quite as grave as that of umemployed labour. It might take, generations to reverse the present social feeling,. and for this purpose a new education was needed to teach that all useful work in society Wall honourable, though not of equal importance. In ifact, they needed a church, a scientific organisa- r hion, to diffuse a homane social educatloD. d

í I Oh, mamma, darling I Isn't it prime To see the Royal Pantomime I 1304 HARRIS, Mertbyr, is noted all over Wales for I Oil Portraits and P.IoOM_Wba. 1Ð4J

SWANSEA. URBAN SANITABT DISTRICT VITAL STATISTICS. For the week ending December 28, 1889.— Births registered, 33 annual rate per 1,000, 21 9 deaths registered, 32; annual rate per 1,000, DAVIES. Medical Officer of Health. ACCIDENT TO COUNCILLOR EDWARDS.—Coun- cillor W. H. Edwards has met with an accident on his way borne from Swansea to Morriston. He was on horseback, and when he reached Bowen's Siding, just above the Hafod, the road became dangerously slippery. The harse slid, fell, and threw its rider heavily. Mr Edwards revived after a while, and was conveyed borne. He is severely cut about the head, and received a severe shaking, but will be able to go out in a few days. COMPLIMENTABX DINNEB.—The election of Mr Gwilym Morgan on the council was on Wednes- day evening the occasion cf a well-attended com- plimentary banquet at the Maltsters' Arms. SUCCESS or A SWANSEA OFFICIAL.— Mr E. Maudesiey, who has for several years been the efficient deputy town clerk of Swansea, has been appointed town clerk of the important borough of Dewsbury. Mr Maudesiey succeeds Mr Trevor Edwards, who was also former deputy town clerk of Swao'l'1: NEW YEAR'S CHARITT.—The Rev J. Lewis. (Belle Vue) has again this year been the recipient of a large number of useful articles, for distribu- tion amongst the poor of his congregation, from one of the leading tradesmen of the town.

LLANDILO. THE LLANDEBIE SCHOOL BOARD CONTEST.— With a view to prevent a contest in the forth- coming election of the Llandebie School Board, a meeting was convened at the Cawdor Arms, Llandilo, on Wednesday, at which Lord Emlyn presided. Nine cf the candidates were present out of 12. After sitting for several hours, Mr D. Richards was the only candidate who withdrew. Tbere will thus be a contest, 11 candidates stand- ing for nine seats. The election takes place on the 8th.

ABERAMAN. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A SHUNTER,—A Powell; Duffryn Steam Coal Company guard, named Alt. Yards, tumbled off a coal traip going to Middle Duffryn on Thursday morning, and re- ceived injuries which clearly made necessary the amputation of a leg and an arm. The poor fellow, however, died from the effects of bis in-, juries whilst on the way home,

BRECON. DR COlt. SCHOOLS ANNIVERSARY.—In accord- ance with the usual custom, the anniversary of these schools, which are doing such a large- amount of educational work in our midst, and which, it may be added, have this year again earned the excellent merit grant, was celebrated with a tea and children's entertainment at the Guild Hall on New Year's Day. A capital programme had been arranged by Mr and Mrs Fisher, the head-master and mistress, and the atten iance at both the tea and the entertainment was very large. At the entertainment, the Mayor of Brecon, Col. John Morgan, D.L., who presided, and who takes a deep interest in the schools, distributed the prizes offered by him for the recital by children of portions of Holy Writ, and he also promised to offer similar prizes next year.

CRICKHOWELL. anniversary dinner of the Crickbowell Volunteers (C Company 1st Battalion South Wal°S Borderers) was held at the Bear Hotel on New Year's Eve, Captain E. G. Davies in the chair. There were about 95 members of the corps present. Responding to the toast of his health, proposed by Assistant- Surgeon Hill, Captain Davies referred to the successes of the C Company durimg the past year. They had again won the battalion cup, also a flag given by the wives of tba battalion officers to "the best shooting company." Their friend Gwat.kin, who had on one occasion been yery nearly winning the Queen's prize at Wimbledon, had won a clock given by the adjutant's wife, Mrs Lloyd, to the best shot in the battalion, and the captain, amidst cheering, then presented it (flo handsome travelling clock) to Lance-Corporal Gwatkin (on behalf of Mrs Lloyd). Captain Davies subsequently distributed a number of other minor prizes to the members of the com- pany belonging to the shooting club, amongst whom were:—Sergeant F. J. Davies, Private J. Powell, Private W. Powell, Lance-Corporal Gwatkin, Private James Townsend, Private D. Edwards, Private H, Price, Private J. Morgan, Sergeant l. Williams, and Private Thomas Morean.—Several toasts were afterwards pro- posed aad responded to.

ABERAVON. FIRE.—A fire occurred at the shop of Mr John Davies, draper, on Thursday afternoon. It was speedily extinguished, but not before his large panes of .plate-g-lass and a quantity of goods had been damaged.

MERTHYR. DEATH OF MB WILLIAMS (BELLE VUE).—Mr Henry Williams, of the Belle Vuu Hr.tel, High- street, who had BEEN ailing for some time, expired at two o'clock on Wednesday from heart disease. DRAINAGE AT THE ABERFAN CEMETEBY.—At the burial board meeting, on Thursday, Mr T. Williams, J.P., presiding, the report of the com- mittee with reference to the improvement of tbe drainage at Abervan Cemetery was adopted. The board decided that tho question of tenders should be brought before the March meeting.

YSTRADYFODWG. BURIAL BOARD.—On Thursday the board held the monthly meeting. Mr E. H. Davies, chair- man of the board, in opening the business, re- ferred in touching terms to the sad death of Mr D. Evans, J.P., Bodringallt, one of the late members. He proposed, That this board, fully recognising the loss sustained by the death of David Evans, J.P., Bodringallt, desires to record its highest appreciation of his services, and to express its deepest sympathy with his widow and family in their sad bereavement." The resolution was passed.—The question of re- ducing the salary of the clerk, deferred from the last meeting of the board, was again discussed. Ultimately .it was decided not to increase the salary.

NEWPORT. SUDDEN DEATH.—A woman, named Hannah; ',McCartby, was found dead on Thursday morn- ing at tbe Hastings Inn, Commercial-road, Newport. Sho bad been employed at the I house as charwoman, but slept at home. On Wednesday evening she complained of feeling poorly, and was allowed to remain at the'' ) house, sleeping on a sofa in a downstairs room. This morning, when the house was opened, the servant found her dead. THE COFFEE PALACE MOVESIENT. — The Marshes-road district of the borough is shortly to be provided with a coffee palace, tettders for the erection of the building having invited by the promoters. A cat6 chantant was held on Thursday at the Albert-hall in aid of the funds. Mr H. Protbero, of Malpas Court, has been chief in the movement, and with the aid of a host of friends, who sang or otherwise ga.ve,their services, the affair proved a success.

Pioneer is a great tip at Newmarket for the Lincolnshire Handicap, the distance of which ,would exactly suit him. Wangh has tried St Cyprian and Battery to be a couple of useful two year olds. Battery, whose distinguishing marks are a blaze face ana a white off bind leg, has no engagement until the Epsom Spring Meeting, where be has been entered for I the Hyde Park Plate. FKNNELL for Sardine*—'Newport sod Cardiff 1223

SWANSEA COPPER TRADE. The imports of copper produce durin the quarter ending December 31st wer 3,408 tons 8 ewts. 2 qrs. autI 15 Ib. The stock remainilJ unsold on the 1st January was :—1,827 tons copper ore, 165 tons i tgulu.s, 560 tons copper, and 1,400 tons precipitate. In addi. tion to teese, there is in tbe warehoue 5,602 tons üf English copper (G which is a relluction of 435 tons on tbe quantity in stock 00 the 2ud ult. '£:113 quotations for G.M.B. at the beginning and the end oi December are almost identical, viz., £ 50 to £ 50 5-. cash. being the hihest figures reacherl during month. but in the illterval "alues touched £ 48 12s bd. It is estimated that the quantity of Chili bars, ores, and regulus in stock at, alld afloat for. Liverpool, Swansea, and Havre, and of English aml foreign copper in l.ondon on the 1st DceIDber for tbe past six years were :-1884, 43,518 tOilS; 1835, 53,98+ tons; 1886, 62,740 tons; 1887, 45,121 tons 1888. 97,444 tons; allu 18ai, 99.940 tons.

NORTH OF ENGLAND IRON AND COAL TRADES. MIDDLESBROUGH, Thursday.—The iron trade. con. sidering that; the holidays are in the aseendanc, has shown a falr amount of activity, and been characterised by considerable firmness. Tbcre hts been a ood deal of iU9uiry for pig iron for the new year. but 5ales are limited because of the unwillingness of makers ta operate. They ask hiber prices than most consumers are ready to 1)ay at the pre.ent time, but the pro. bability is that thee rates will before long be pretty freely conceded, viz., 64s to 65s per ton, No.3, for delivery over tho first quarter of the year, and about 63s ód for the first month. Merchants are doing busi. ness at about Is to Is 6d per ton below these rates, but are not iudined to take up any considerable con. tracts, as in most cases they have not bought the iron to cover themselves. llematit;6 is showing very strongly, and mixed numbers are quoted at 78s. The shipments ot pig iron were small for December, largely owing t«i 22.000 tons less being sent to Scotbnd than last December. Wales has. notwithstanding the high prices of Cl2veland iron. kpt up its demand better than conld have been expe. ted. and received t)ver 4,000 tons. The total delivery to all quarters of 45,000 tuns is nearly 30,000 tons behind the corresponding montb of tbe previ >us year; £ ;8,OOQ tons of manuhctured iroll and near,y 20,000 toss of steel were shipped, India anti rile Argentine Republic bein the chief customers. T'he year commences with apparently very favour- able t1rospects. and the general imoression iil tlhat pig iron ana other classes of material will be di-tar because ot the comparative 8cil.rcity and the; inability to all aopearauce to produce much more pig metal for some time to come. 1890 ought to make up for many of the lean years which have one before ia tht iron and coal trades. In manutactured iron ther is 1 lOt much change to report. There are not man) orders yet given üut at the higher rates which hav beau quoted for the la.st few weeks, but consumers wm have speedily to come forward, II. their orders will have run out. In steel titere is likely to be a strong demvnd. In fact, so far as ship-plates are concerned, the iifficulty is to get out the work: fast enough to meet the dem>\nd. Prices of manufactured iroll are 'or common bar and ship-plates about £ 3; best bars, £ 8 lOs angles, £ 7 15s, less 2 per oent. Steel plates are put at £ 9, and heavy rails at £ 6 17 6d to £ 7 per ton. The announceineiiE that Ma,j ir Raylton Dixon, the emiuent shipbuilder of Middlesbrough, an(1 lately mayor of the town, has been ma.de a knight is received ill all quarters with satisfaction, Mr Dixon being a very popular man amongst aU classes of tbe community, and one of the larest employers of labour ill !VIi,idiesbrough. Tbe coal trade. enters upon the new year ,i.i1 quite as favourable and promising conditions as the iron trade. The prices of all classes (If coal are going up. House. hold; have, again been raised thIs week, anti mallu. factv.ring uoalsarein rnny CÐ.(!6,¡ II. matter of negotiation as tb ose who have not bou¡¡;ht and are now coming into the niarket hA.Vt!J to pay vary hih prices. Tho samf is th case with steam coals, and forward con. trac s are being made to some extent at about l2 per ton fnr the latter frolll the 'l'yne or Wear. In many cases, how.¡ver, thre is an indisposition to eli un the part t steajn coalowners for any tilDe ahead, as they expo ct stronger prices as the year gops on. In cuke. therd is still the same scarcity, and only small qU3.utities are available, for which high prices U-I8 paid, ranging from 25s to 30s per ton at the ovens, accol dmg to circumstances.

FURTHER RISE IN IRON PRICES. Wt)LVF.RHA.MPTON. Thur:;(lay,-Yesterday the South Staff, Jrdshne Sheet-iron M3.ker, Association resolved to an once declare an advance in prices of 15s per ton. The a dvance at onc brings sheets (singles) up to £ 10 5s; doubles, £ 10 15s; and lattens, £ U I5s. A meptin: wa.s a. \so held ot the Hoop-iron and at i advance of 15i1 was likewise decided upon by these firms. The price of hoops and merchant strips now t .ecomes £ 9 5s Further circulars are to hand from the marked tar houses, advaucing prices by lUs.

N"EWCASTLE TRADE REPORT, NEWI A.STLE, Thursùay. -Business hu been much fntruPl ed thi week in consequence of the New Year holidays and there is mtle change to note. The coal tra.de i very active and prices are again higher, having been stil aulated by a demand from BelgiUln owing to the mine r* strike tbere- For best "team coal 13s is asked. For best as sorts 14s to 15s, and for coke. which is very SC3.rce, as much a 31s is quoted. The freid It market is quiet, but fairly steady as to nÜcs. botl t outwards and homewards. Chemics are tirmer and lead steady.

-F-OOTBALL. F S-r BERNA RD'S v. CORINTHIANS.-Played at Logie Green before a large turn-out of spectators, In the tir«t half the Saints showed nice passing, and the Cor¡¡¡tuian$, who were helped by tw,) Queen's Park mn, were ha rd pressed. Smellie and lobertsol) played well. II alf-time Saints, 1 goalCorinthians, nil. In the second balf the game was very even. The Corinthians, bj' Dice passing, got early down 00 Mackintosh. Ph y, however, was transferred, and after each side had sb own oofl manipulation, tl16 Corin- thians scored, all (I the game score 1 goal each. BOLTOH WÅOER.ERS v. GLASGOW RANGERS.- Played at Hohon in the presence of four thou- sand spectto>.rs. Result: Wanderers, 4 goals; Kangers, nil. The Wanderers kicked off and pressed closely, Weir scoring in 25 minutes. Then Glasgow took r,¡p the attack, and wer near scoring, At half-time th j W anderers led by 1 goal to nothing. Directly after the interval th6Y added another, Broan a thud, and Weir a fourth, the Wanderers rllnuing out easy winners hy t.he s'ore indicated. MERTHVR v. SWANSEA SECOND.-Tbii! match was played at Swansea on Thursday afternoon in splendid weather. Final score Swansea, 2 converted goals, 1 Üroppefl goal, 5 tries, and 5 minors Merthyr, 2 minors. MARITIME F.C. have oynen date home on Saturday. Will give half g-te or ratum to good club.-Addresl Secretary, Pontypridd. 1376.189

CARDIFF CABS COMMITTED The ordinary meeting M the Cardiff Cabs Committee was beld ou Th ursday, Ald. Yoratb In tbe chair. The others present were Messrs E. Beavan, W. Ricbards, E. J. 3mith, A. Rees, J. H. J otham, '¥V. Lewis, aud the Cbief-constable (Mr Mackenzie). 8UGQRSTED NEW BOS LINK TO THE DOOKS, The follow in" petition was read To tbe Chairman and Members of the Cardiff Cabs Committee. Gentlemen,—We. the undersigned, inhabitants of Tudor-road, Eldon-road, and Wells-street, and tbe surrounding neighbourhood, do most respectfully petition and request tbat you will allow the line of omuibuse s now r<lnninIr between Canton Cross and 1V00d-street to extend their journey to the Pier-h@a.d via Custom Hou3e-street Bond .Bute.road, as it will be such a great cOlJvenince to the large number of person who have buiDss daily at tb" Docks. for at preel1c, if any of us ride to Woooi-screek in the morning with tbe idea of catching a 'bus or car to the Docks, we generally find it full, and hare either to wait for another or walk, thus causing a great inconvenience and loss of time whereas if lI-lr Bailey's omnibuses were runuin to the Docks, ':VII could get on almost at our own door. and go right through in less time than it takes tbe Tramways' Com' pany's 'buses or cars, as Mr Bailey's omnvbusea do the journey from Canton to Wood-Street eight minutes qnicker than th6 trams. which is a k'reat consideration to business men. Hopin that you will kindly grant tbe required permission, we are, etc. Several members expresijed the oplUion thvi Bate-road was already fully occupied with 'bus' and tram traffic, aud it would be rhnerous to introduce any more.—Mr Ebonezar Beavan pro. posed tbat the Cantou line be permitted to run all far as Bute-street, and theD the passeoerA could esily change and proceed to the DockH.-(Joun- cillor Lewis said tue Canton 'buses might 1° on by Grangetown, at least for a trial. Tbe in8ptor employed by Mr Bailey, the proprietor of the Canton 'buses, on being called in, said they lose numbers of passengers at the Canton end simply because tbeyknew they WOQld bave to change again before going on to the Docks. He was afraid the effect of Mr Bea van's proposi* tion would be only to teed the traffic of the Tram. ways Company without benefiting tbe Canton committee, however, adopted Ah Beavan's proposition empowering the Canton buses to rUD on to Bute-street.

But for a good Pantomime and an artistic treat. TMke me to the Grand in Westgate-street. 1408 OH THOSE TROUBLESOME THINGS.—My corns my corns.—"Munday's Viridine" is the only successful remedy for corns and warts; numerous testimonials received from all parts of the world announcing that by its use corns and warts are sure to be removed, and without pain. Perhaps the best testimonial comes from the fact that since J. Munday introduced this remedy numerous have been the imitations oi it, and many users of these have asserted that "Viridine"has cured when these imitations have failed. Sold in bottles, la bj post. Is 2d, by the sole proprietor, J. MUNDAT, Chemist, 1, Higb-stree Cardiff. W79

WESLEYAN BAZAAR IN THE llBONDDA. p SPEECH BY MR ARTHUR J. WILLIAMS, M.P. On Wednesday Mr Arthur J. Williams, M.P., opened a BAZAAR at the Board Schools, Hafod, Rbondda Valley, in aid of a fund for liquidating a debt of £ 76 remaining upon the Wesleyaa Chapel of ttla. place. i) The hon. member, who was cordially received, j! said that he bad sometimes wondered why men who dabbled in politics were supposed to be of j any use except in St. Stephen's, but be found they } were put into requisition in various ways wbiclj I were neither political nor social. He believed, however, that the explanation was to be found in the fact that now a days men were sent to Parliament to represent the people, and the people liked to have their members among them as often as possible. (Hear, hear.) Well, be did not wonder at that and it was their duty as members, particularly i county divisions, to go as mucb as possible into all kinds of societies, without reference to politic? at all. (Obeers.) His sympathies were with all forms of religious worship, sni he could honestly say that there was no form of devout and reveren- tial belief with which be was not in entire sym- pathy, without any sectarian spirit whatever. (Ap- plause,) He hoped as time went by that these sectarian differences would more and more dis- appear. (Cbeers.) He then declared the bazaar open.-On the motion of the Rev. Mr Gane, seconded by Mr Daniel Williams, Pontypridd, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Williams was unanimously agreed to. The stall-holders were Miss Catherine Fall and Mrs Morgan Williams, Hafod Mrs Edward Coombes and Mrs Henry Porcher, Pontypridd Mrs John Morgan, Temple-buildings, Hafod Mrs Wiiliam Morsran, Mrs J. Mancel Slmll, the Misses Davies, Pontypridd. Merobersl stalls. Mrs Edward Lewis and Mrs James Coombes, Pontypridd. The bazaar will remain open until Saturday, the opening ceremony being performed to-day by Mr Thomas Jones. Maindy Hall; and to-morrow by Alderman Waiter H. Morgan, Pontypridd. Mr J. Morgan is chairman of the committee, and the duties of eecretary are being officially discharged by Mr Morgan Morgan, Sunny Bank,

A NEW CHURCH FOR MORRISTON, SIR J. T. D. LLEWELYN ON NON. CONFORMITY AND THE CHURCH. Cn Thursday afternoon Lady Llewelyn laid the foundation-stone of A new church,dedicated to Ss. David, which is to be erected in Woodfield- street, Morriston. The object of the new church, situated as it is near the present church, is to provide for the wants of the English-speaking members of the church, and to devote the exist- ing church to the Welsh-speaking members. The new church, which will seat 700, will cost £ 4,000, and is being constructed by Mr Joseph Gwyu from designs prepared by Mr Bruce Vaugban, of Cardiff. Before the ceremony a short | service was held in the mission chapel, when the Ven. Archdeacon Edmondes preached. Then a procession of clergymen and laymen was formed, and all proceeded to the site of the new aburch. Here the special service was gone through, and Lady Lleweiyn laid the foundation stone. Afterwards the Vicar (Rev Watcyn Moiv gan) delivered an address Nonconformists had done their duty in that district most nobly but tbat was no reason why Churchmen should neglect their duty.—Sir John Llewelyn, who was received with enthusiasm, next spoke. Alluding to the difference between Nonconformity and the Ohurcb, he said they all built on one foundation stone, and differed only on church government. lIe did not deny that reforms were needed in the Church of England as time went on but, so far as the three-fold ministry of the Church was con- cerned, that was maintained the same as when, in the time of the Apostles, it came into existence. He emphasised the necessity for the division of the diocese, pointing out that one of 2,200,000 acres, half a million inhabitants, and 680 churches was too large to be worked by one bishop.—The Rev Dr Walters and Dr E. R. Morgan also spoke, and ttkd Proceedings terminated.

The Leeds coal merchants have ra ed the price of house coal IS 81 per ton. Fagan, Bruckshaw, and Luke took part in a curling match at Malton on Tuesday. Sir Charles Elartopp,3 horses, it is stated, are now running in the assumed name of Mr Tye. For a comparatively trifling consideration the West-end leviathan would back the field for £10,000 against the four favourites for the Derby. Mr James" bite. the owner of the Australian candidates for the Derby, is expected to arrive at Newmarket in a fortnight's time. STAMMERERS AND STDTTHBKBS should read a Book by a Gentleman who Cared himself, after suffer- inic nearly forty years. Post free for 13 stamps from Mr B. Beasley, Sherwood, Willesden-lane, Brondes- bury, London, and Krampton Park, Huntingdon. 8251 FaNNELL for Sausages.—Newport and Cardiff. 1122 STRENGTH AND VIGOUB IN CONCICMMATION. BOUILLON FLEET is made from the best portions of the Finest Beef. It can be taken at all tunes when refreshment is needed. Bouillon Fleet is a nourishing Food, supporting and sustaining the system and stinra- lating the nerves.—Invalids thrive upon it.—It keeps the healthy strong.—Sold everywhere in bottles. 1201 CLEARANOB SALE of Bedsteads and Bedding. I Fenders and Fireirons. See our 6s lid bed, bolster. and two pillows 601bs of fiock.-Parkim Bros. and Co.. 53. St. Mary-street, Cardiff. U73

LETTERS RECEIVED AND HELD OVER.—Mr Edward Jones Undergraduate Katepayer Ignoramus, and Impartial.

ROATH FREE LIBRARY. TO THE EDITOR, Sri,—In your kindly notice of our first-annual report there is a typographical error, the cash donations appearing as j319 instead of jEM. The branch committee hoped that after such a useful institution bad been fairly established, tbey would have been relieved of further pecuniary responsibility by a sufficient subsidy from the central library, but they are reluctantly com- pelled to appeal once more to the generosity of the publio.—I am, &c., JAMES MUNN, Hon. Sec. 6, Piercefield-place, Jan. 1.

HAVERFORDWEST, THE TOWN COUNCIL VACANCY.—The nomina- tion of candidates to fill the vacancy in the town council, owing to the death of Mr Samuel Thomas, took place on Wednesday, when three candidates were nominated, viz. Mr William Lewis, Telegraph Office (L); Mr George Jones, butcher, Dew-screet(I); and Mr Edward White, butcher. High-street (C). Tha election is tixed for the 10th inst.

BRIDGEND. LOCAL BOARD.—At the monthly meeting, held on Wednesday night, tho Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board enclosing a copy of a letter received from MRS. H. Stockwood (solicitor to Mr C. Price Davis) complaining of defective sewage arrangements of the board in draining into the river near his residence.—A letter on a suggested sewage scheme was also received from the Rural Sanitary Authority.— Mr Hemming moved that this and other corres- pondence should be considered at A special meeting.—This was agreed to.—Mr McGaul gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that the board should return to. its usual time of meeting in tbe day.

ABERTILLERY. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held ou Thursday. Mr Henry J. Phillips pre- sided.— Forjthe supply of oats, beans, &C., for the ensuing 12 months five tenders ware received, I and that of Messrs F. Fielding and Co. waa accepted.—For the supply of street plates, JCC., the tender of Messrs Woodfall and Co., of Ac. crington, was accepted.—It was agreed that the whole of the houses within the district of the board at Abertillery, Cwmtillery, &c., should be re-numbered. — The Clerk read a letter from Messrs J. R. and T. A. Webb, of Aberbeeg, re- porting that an accident had occurred to one of their drays and a pair of horses, causing damage. The accident was, it was said, entirely due to the unprotected state of the road. They were having the damages assessed, and would expect tb. board to pay them.—The clerk was instructed to write Messrs Webb that the board repudiated any liability.—Mr W. B. Harrison said tbat the board were contributing towaids the repairs of the main roads within tbeir district, but as yet they had not received anything in return. He had beeu informed that the county council would not take over the roads, but that they were going to give them a certain amount of money instead, —The Chairman said that he had brought tbe matter before the county council. The bridge and highway committee would meet next week, when the whole of the roads from Crumlin to Nantyglo would be taken into consideration.—It was decided to leave the matter in the handa of the chairman and that the clerk communicate witb the county council.—It was also agreed to ask for a grant in aid of the new road from Aber- beeg to Qwm.

TREORKY. SALK OF PROPERTY.—On Tuesday evening a publio auction was held at the Red Cow Hotel, when Mr Gwilym Lloyd, auctioneer, Pentre, offered for sale three dwelling-houses and bake- house, and, after a highly-spirited bidding, the property was bought by Mr Thomas Thomas, Railway Hotel, Treorky, at the price of £380. The auction was largely attended.

PONTYPRIDD. PRESENTATION TO THE REV DB ROBERTS.—On Wednesday evening a deputation, consisting of the Rev J. R. Jones, minister ot Tabernacle Chapel Mr J. Crockett, and others, waited upon the well-known Baptist minister, the Rev Dr W. Roberts, at his residence at Pentrebach, and presented him with a cheque for £104. as a token of respect in which the rev gentleman is held by the subscribers, a list of whom was read by Mr D. Ellis, secretary of the committee. It transpired that subscriptions to tbe testimonial fund had been received from all parts of tbe principality. Dr Roberts delivered an appro- priate speech on the occasion, and warmly thanked the deputation and those whom they represented. COBBEOTION.—Mr John Jones, of the Blue Bell Inn, writes :—You state in your tissue of tbe 31st of December, re drinking bout, that the spirits were obtained at the Blue Bell. This is erroneous, and whoever your informant was, he must be ignorant of the facts of the case, as the Blue Bell is a single bouse. Will you kindly* correct the error ?

MAESY CWMMER. THE LATE MR LL. ELIAS.—On Thursday after- noon the interment of the late Mr Llewellyn Elias, Bryn View, took place at Hengoed Weish Baptist Chapel, when the body was laid to rest in the family grave. There was a very large cortege, I as deceased was widely esteemed.

RHYMNEY. LOCAL BOARD.—The month'y masting'of this board was held on Wednesday evening, Mr H. V. Trump in the chair. — The medical officer reported a serious outbreak of scarlet fever in the middle and upper part of the district. It was extending lo tbe lower part because people wilfully and knowingly went to infected houses, and thus carried away the infection.—It was unanimously resolved to accept the offer of the Rhymney Gas Company to light the public street lamps at tbe sum of £3 33 per lamp per annum.

LLANDAFF. CROIB SUPPER.—The annual supper given by the Vicar to the senior members of his voluntary choir took place at the Maltsters' Arms Hotel on Wednesday evening. Ample justice was done to the good fare provided by Hostess Longher. After the removal of the cloth, several toasts were heartily drunk and responded to the toast of the evening, The Health of the Vicar," being received with great enthusiasm. Some capital songs were also sung, and a most enjoyable evening spent. On Tuesday, the junior members of the choir were entertained by the Vicar at tea in the schoolroom.

CARDIFF. POST-OFFICE NOTICE.—On and^from the 6th inst., a mail will be despatched from Pontyclown, by which letters and parcels posted at that offica up to 11.15 a.m. will be conveyed to Cardiff to fall into the 12.30 (noon) town delivery and into the mid-day despatches to London, Newport (Mon.), Gloucester, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Barry, Cadoxton, Dinas Powys, Aberdare. Merthyr Tydfil, Pentyrch, Pontypridd,.TafFs Well, Dow- lais, Penarth, &c. CARDIFF DKAF AND DUMB ASSOCIATION.—A new year's gathering of deaf mutes took place in the Criterion Coffee Tavern, Canton, on Wednes- day. A most enjoyable tea was provided by Mr and Mrs Lewis. After tea, innocent games were indulged in. Rev E. Rowland, the former missionary, who was invited to the tea, kindly delivered an amusing lecture on "Oharacters" in the sign language. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A Norwegian sailor named Oscar Olsen (21) fell from tbe foretopsail yard- arm of tbe barque Likefield, whilst she was lying off Lundy Island, on the morning of New Year's Day, and sustained fatal injuries. The body of the unfortunate young man now lies on board the ship in the East Bute Dock. An incuest will be held to day (Friday). LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL,—-The Second Sunday after Christmas.—In residence,the Very Rev the Dean and the Ven. Archdeacon of Monmouth. Holy Communion midday. Morning service— Chants and hymns by the Holiday Choir; preacher, the Archdeacon. Afternoon service— Chants and hymns by the Holiday Choir preacher, the Succentor.—ERNEST SKUIMSHERE, Succentor. THE OPERATIVE PLASTERERS.—The members of the National Association ot Operative Plasterers, (Cardiff district) celebrated the New Year with a dinner to the members on Wednesday, at the Three Horse Shoes Inn, High-street. Bro. Merritt occupied the chair, and Bro. Murray the vice-chair. The toast of the evening was Success to the National Association of Opera- tive Plasterers," coupled with tbe name of Bro. Thomas, who explained the benefits of the society. The amount paid up to the last audit was £57,762 17" 2d. ELY SCHOOLS.—On New Year's Day the children of Eiy Schools had their annual tea, generously provided by the matron (Mrs Harris) and friends. There was a large number of ladies and gentlemen present.—After tea Councillor F. J. Beavan, supported by Mr Alderman Yorath and Mr Rees, Llandough, presided over a varied and interesting programme of songs, duets. etc. YOUNQ MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—The New Year's reunion WRS held in the lecmre hall of the association on Wednesday evening. The chair was occupied by Mr Charles Hughes (in the unavoidable absence of the president), and after- wards by Councillor Trouuce. The programme consisted of selections of old English carols, etc., interspersed with short talks by the Revs. J. Morris and F. C. Spurr, Messrs C. Hughes, Lewis Williams, A. C. Toone, and the general secretary. The usual votes of thanks were unanimously passed to Mr J. Cory, J.P., to the lady workers, etc. ST. JOHN'S CHRISTMAS DINNER TO THE POOR —The annual dinner was given at St. John's Schools on New Year's Day. Tho tickets were distributed by the clergy to all (without any con- Rideratioo of creed) who desened them. Ab^ut 7CO dinners were provided. 254 adults and 347 children sat down to a substantial dinner of roast beef and plum pudding, and 89 dinners were sent to those who were prevented by age or infirmity from being present. On the motion of the Vicar, a hoarty vote of thanks was given to the ladies and gentlemen who carved and waited upon his guests, and to the subscribers who enabled him to invite them.—Dr Taylor proposed a vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs Thompson for their great kindness in organising and arranging the feast. This was carried by acclamation. The following ladies and gentle- men carved and waited at the dinner:— Dr and Mrs Taylor, Mrs and Miss Sargeaunt, Dr Horder, Dr F. W. Evans, Mrs W. C. Peace, Mr Perkins, Mr Hard- wicke, Mr Fricker, Mr Hetticb, Mr W. Lewis (Duke-street), Mr W. Lewis (solicitor),Mr Jenks. Mr Tellefsen, Mr and Miss Shepton, the Messrs Saultz. Evans, Pounce, G. F. Webb, and Smart, the Rev J. L. Kyle, and Messrs J. Hopkins and D. Davies. Mossrs England kindly sent 5cwt. of potatoes and a large box ot oranges, Mr Pbelps (Queen-street) a barrel of oranges, and Mr Godfree balf-a-sack of flour. THE WELSH CHURCH, CARDIFF. — On New Day the children of the Sunday ,school and others who attend the Welsh Church, Howard-gardens, Cardiff, held a sort of a social afternoon at their recently-built schoolroom, during which they partook of tea and cake and other eatables. In the evening a well-attended and capital concert, presided over by Mr D. D. Davies, a sidesman of tbe cburcb, was given. The Chairman, in tbe course of his remarks referred to the fact that there were about 18 Welsh places of worship in Cardiff, and to the crying necessity of establishing on a permauent footing a fhurishing Welsh church in the town. This could be done only by a united effort and by tha assistance of the wealthier classes, who pretended to have the welfare of the church so much at heart. After a most enjoyable evening, and after votes of thanks had been warmly passed to the ladiea who had presided at the tea tables, to Miss Tudor Evans, accompanist, Miss Annie Williams, and the other singers who had taken part, and to Mr D. D. Davies for presiding, the meeting ter- minated by the singing of the Welsh National Anthem, Ren Wlad fy Nhadau." ST STEPHEN'S, WEST BUTE-STREET. — Tbe annual New Year's dinner to the aged and rjeerviDg poor of the district was given on Wednesday in the pansh room. A substantial dinner of roast beef and plum pudding, supplied by Mr Green, ot the Dowlais Hotel, whose catering gave great satisfaction, was given to about 140 persons, several aged aud invalids having dinners sent home. The choir,ascompanied by Miss Dixou, of H.M S. Hamadryad, on the harmonium, gave some Christmas carols. Mrs and the Misses Russell and other members of the congregation waited on the visitors. After a short address by the incumbent, votes of thanks were given to the merchants of tbe docks for their kindness in giving the funds, to the incumbent and Mrs Russell, and to the ladies for their kind assistance. A happy afternoon ended with the singing of the National Antbom. At 5 p.m. a tea was given to the Sunday-school children, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

FAILURE OF A CARDIFF OPTICIAN. In the London Bankruptcy Buildings Tharsday, the first meeting of creditor under this failure was held before Mr T. A. Orr, acting for the Cardiff Official Receiver. The debtor, described as of Castle-street, Cardiff, optidan and fine art dealer, has filed accounts sbBwiner gross liabilities of £2,515111;, of which £ 2,C6618s lid is expected to rank, the debts being mainly due to creditors in Birmingham, Nottingham, and Cardiff. Tbe assets are returned at the value of £1,019 15) 7d, and the failure is attributed to keen competition in trade for the last two years, to want of capital, and to pressure from creditors. The receiving order was made on the debtor's petition, the result of pressure by an execution creditor. The proots having been gone through, the Chairman stated that he was sent up to preside in the place of the Official Receiver with a view to saving expense to the estate. The creditors had the summary of tbe accounts before them, and he (tbe chairman)—could onlyjpoint out that of the total indebtedness, JB905 only was due to trade credi- tors, the balance being owing to relatives who had made advances to the debtor. So far as he was aware the debtor was not prepared to make any offer, and bad been adjudicated a bankrupt. The only question the creditors would have to decide was the appointment of a trustee.—The debtor was called into the room, and stated that be bad consulted his friends, who had advised him not to make any offer. Resolutions were then passed winding up the estate in bankruptcy, with Mr O. E. Dovey, of Cardiff, as trustee of the estate, and Mr Oswald Davies, Birmingham, and two London creditors as a committee of inspection. —The Chairman stated that tbe public exami- nation was appointed for the 14th of January, at which any creditor conld attend and ask ques- tions. The proceedings then terminated.

[SPECIAL BEPORTS FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT? AND :U:XCLU8IVE .sOURCES.] CARDIFF TRADE REPORT. [SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR. OWN CORRESPONDENT ] CARDIFF, Thursday Niht.-The present rcport is Rg-ain a mutilated ou,, referring, as it does, to onlv tive days' work, in consequence cf last week's beiol!; a day later than usual. There is still a scarcity ot CO:i1 OWIUi!; to the collieries not workin full time, and next week we shall also experience great inconvenience i:1 consequence of its bing Mabon's Day next Monday, WhlCh will, probably, interrupt work for tbe first; parii of the week. so that prices continue to maintain a finn tone. The freight market is quiet owinjr to the difficulty of loading forward tonnage, and tbere are not many chartering trallsactions to report. Frencn and Spanisb coal freights are weaker, and the same may be said of Mediterranean coal rates. East Indian out and hume remain unchanged. West Indian coal freihts are much easier, but the homeward rates are unchanged. In transatlantic steam chartering followlllg fixtures have been reported :-Perna.mbuco, 23s; Martinique, option Havana, 10s. United States iron and coal rates outwards are quiet. Exports for th week :-Coal, 128,33i! tons; tuel, 1,650 tOllS.

SWANSEA TRADE REPORT. [SPECIAL RETORT FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDS* SWANSEA, Thursday. The holidays mate¡AU, reduced the coal shipments in the week just eJd' WhICh wele much below the average. consiaer.\) e tonnage has come to hand, o that next week suo '1d be a busy Qne. The patent fuel trade cuntinues ve active, and shipments ard maintained at a bigl1 average, with prices at 13s to 13s bd. The price of till. plates has been advanced 38 per box, bull pending the quarterly Illeeting to be held at Bir. mingham, 110. much business is beinp; done. Copper re- mams tirm. and stldy, at £ 50 to £ -jQ 7s ód, Tbe inl. ports include 1,618 tons of copper bars and matte from Calefomia. The imports amount to 11.789 tons, and exports foreign to 6,81 tons, including 14,47a tons ^coal, 8,030 tons patent fuel. and 4,u76 tons general merchandise, the latter bdllg 476 tons for France 150 tons for Hamburg, 1.050 tons for New Orleans, and 1.400 ton9 for New York. Impons coastwise- Building material, 320 tons; pitch, 1.247 timber, 185. copper ore. 160; gypsum, 5tJ; grain, 328; pig iron: 610, Imports foreign—France r Pit wood, 345; lecld. ore. 76. Hamburg: Lon slag, 22!1. Antwerp plws. phate, 220..Bergn: copper ore, 225. Hamburg z:nc asbes, 106; Drontheim pyrites, 600. Bilbao: iron ore, 1,324. Santinder bones, 70. Tucacas copper ore, 1,553. Port Nolloth copper ore. 835 Santa RosaJia copper matte, 1,038; copper. 152; copper bars, 388. Exports Coal—France, 8,975 tons; Spain, 670; Germany. 600 Madeira. 150; Italy, 1,790 j Algeria, loa; Delagoa Bay, 1.0}0 North America, 1.150. Patent fuei-France, 2,0d0 Spain, &0; Italy, 3,9D0 Algeria, 1,150.