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Passing Pleasantries. I Mrs. De Rn/He: If you ever did any good in this wide world, I'd like to know what it ie. Mr. De Ruffle: Well, for one thing, I saved you from dying an old maid. THE SEVENTH DAY. I One day a vicar dropped into the village •choolft a-nd questioned some of the children. "How many days are there in a week?" 'Seven, sir!" was the reply. "Quite right. And what are their names?" "Monday, Tues- day, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Satur- day," was the reply. "But you've missed one oat. On which day does your mother go to church?" asked the clergyman. "Every time father buys her a new bonnet!" wa3 the un- expected reply. "XO MUCH PROFIT." I The Laird (to old farmer, who is about to enter the matrimonial state for the third time): You're a lucky man, Andrew. I hear you are going to be married again. Andrew: Aye, I'm thinking aboot it. The Laird: And the lady has a bit of money, hasn't ehe ? Andrew (slowly): Aye. she has a pickle. The Laird: And so had your first and Mcond. You've been fortunate, eh? Andrew: Weel, a wee bit, bit no' that much. Ye see, wi' the expense o' getting them out o' the hoose, there's not much profit left in it. I

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STORY FOR TO-DAY -0 i A Sensation at Table. Fine ruins, and near them a commonplace modern house; a great name which poverty was dooming to oblivion. The ancestors of M. Vent des Roussins had made a noiae in the world; he lived in it quietly, devoting to speculative research the leisure of his middle age. He criticised the work of astronomers, chemists, and physicians, always hoping to surpass it. To that end he had built an observatory, and in the dungeons where martyrs to feudalism had formerly perished he established a laboratory. Pasteur's experiments had greatly inte- rested M. V cnt des Roussins, who, however, considered them incomplete, and desired himself to continue the work begun. So when he heard that a mad dog had been killed, wishing to obtain a fragment of its brain to serve as the starting-point for a series of inoculations, he lost no time in driving to the apothecary's shop, where Dr. .Landrimol was to preform an autopsy. After some hesitation M. Boultesene con- sented to oblige him, and gave M. Vent dcs Boussins a sealed bottle containing a lump I of soft pinkish matter intersected by bloody threads. The scientist's next move was to visit a neighbouring hutch, where he bought a pretty white rabbit; then, by a. happy chance meeting an organ-grinder, he emptied his slender purse, and got in exchange a little monkey, with long, skinny arms. Once in his laboratory M. Vent des Rouis- sins locked the doors .as if preparing to commit a crime, a.nd put the raofckcy into a cage. As to the rabbit, he first carefully with a. lancet introduced under the skin of its bead a, tiny bit of the dog's brain, then confined it In a somewhat dilapidated box, on the Jd of which he layed a stone. A fortnight later some guests were visiting at the chateau—if. and Mme. des Engrameik-s, a newly-married couple, and JI. Eandrille, « young lawyer. The dinner was very gay. M. Vent des Roussins displayed unitsual animation. He was, in fact, in the best of spirits, for that morning had brought a charming surprise— his rabbit had shown what he considered sure signs of madness. The little creature's cup of water was te-ft untouched, and it had tried to escape from its box. M. Vent des Rou^ins planned next day to pass on to the monkey a small portion of the rabbit's brain, and thought that soon there would be no more mysteries for him in antirabbic vaccine. "Take a little mare of this stew, M. Bandrilie," said the hostess. Do not be ceremonious." With pleasure, madam," answered the young lawyer, handing his plate, for never in my life have I eaten one so delicious." "It is a. dream!" exclaimed M. des Engrumelles. Well," cried Mme. Vent des Roussins, rather confused by so much enthusiam, ju-st imagine this wonderful animal which you all think so good did not come from our own kitchen. It is probably a wild rabbit, and it was caught by the kitchenmaid less than two hours ago. She happened to see it running and jumping in the grass near the old dun- geons. M. Vent des Roussins looked uneasy. Near the dungeons?" he asked. Yes, close to one of the air-holes opening into your laboratory." M. Vent des Rous-sins, pale as death, arose without saying a. word, rushed out of the dining-room. His worst fears were realised. The rabbit had escaped without doubt. Suddenly, as if moved by a. spring, he fled up the narrow stairs. At the instant he re-entered the dining- room, M. des Engrumelles was about play- fully to imprint a kiss upon the rosy cheek of his bride. "Repulse him! Repulse him!" shouted M. Vent des Roussins. Astonished, they drew apart. Mme. Vent des Roussins, alarmed -at her husband's dis- tracted air, rose to approach him. "Do not come near me!" cried the unhappy man. The young lawyer Bandrilie in his turn jumped up. "If you move you are dead!" exclaimed his host, drawing a piatol from his pocket. My friends," continued the unfortunate man, wa are all mad!" Ursule, run far Dr. Landrimol!" shouted M. Vent des Roussins at the top of his lungs. Ursule, the cook, heard him in the kitchen. Go quickly, my good girl, we are all mad!" added M. Vent des Rouesins. Ursule, terribly frightened, began by turning the key of the dining-room door on the enraged party. Then, shouting as if the house was on fire, she ran to the village. Dr. Landrimol consented to go back with her, but insisted upon having an armed escort. All the able-bodied inhabitants took their guns, and the fire brigade brought up the rear. When they reached the chateau M. Vent des Roussins, still standing motionless, pistol in hand, told his tale. As he spoke Dr. Landrimol made significant grimaces, for the dog on which he perfomed the autopsy had, undoubtedly, had hydrophobia. But when M. Vent dee Roussins concluded, a peal of la ighter broke the silence. Every- one turned around. The apothecary, Boulteselle, convulsed with mirth, was hold- ing his sides. Oh, you may be quite easy, M. Vent des- Roussina. I played—heaven forgive me-a, little joke on you, and the bit of brain you carried off came from my breakfast table. Had you examined it more closely you might have seen that it had been cooked."

SUPREMACY OF WOMAN. It's no good you complainin' about yer wife, McCosh, an' talkin' to me o' the rights 0' man. Man's got no rights to what he can't git, an' none too much to what he can. Tnat'¡¡ a moral. I tell yer the long an' the short of it is-man's had his day, MoCosh," said Sergeant Gandy dogmatically, an' it's woman that tuk it away from him. Ma certie, I ea-rena whut ye say, Cairgint, but I'm verra. much agley if 'tisn't in the Bible that mon's Lord o' creation an' I'll say ditto; but ye forgit, th' Creation was a long while ago, afore woman was invented Woman's bin made an' let loose on us 6inc( then, an' she's done man out o' the job, like she's doin' him out of all his other jobs, except them aa ain't safe or is too hard work. To put it short, man's lost his place an' woman's found it, an', what's more she means keepin' it! Who's got all the easiest clerkships in the Post Office an' all the other orficesP Woman. Who's got all the comfortablest jobs as used to belong to men on the nooee- papers? Who's drivin' the waiters out o' the market an' doin' their work for them barf price? Look around an' who is it that's crowdin' man out of all the softest aJi' best payin' billets everywhere? Who is it? The answer's alwis the same, McCosh- it's !ike tossin' and seein' it come down Woman every time. "They're gettin' into the perfessiorip, too— they're doctors, an' dentists, an' authors, an' barbers, an' parachutists, an' M.A.'s, an' B.A.'s, thought how a woman can pass off for a. marster of arts or even a. bachelor of 'em is a, fair licker to me. Mistresa of artg he's all that, woman is, but when it comes to bachelor—asked me another' They're on Boards o' Guardians, an' they're tryin' to get called to the Bar; an' they wants to be M.P.'s, an' the rex thing'll be they'll be goin' in for the church an' be- oomin' Biehopesees. Nothin' can stop 'em.'

JIBVEXJATSOJT to the appetite comes about by eating Storms' Household Bread. Van will catL ett722

MISCELLANEOUS. I ENTERTAJNING AND CURIOUS I CONDENSATIONS. He laughs best whoso laugh lasts. In Persia cut-ting the hair is a sign of mourning. A whale is able to remain under water for an hour and a half. The earliest mention of shoes is in an Egyptian papyrus, about 2,OCO years before Christ. The British Museum had 920,848 visitors during last year, by far the largest number since 1397. enm.ark, which produces an immense quantity of butter, has an average of one' cow for every two inhabitants. j The census in Capa Colony shows that the population of its capital and suburbs numbers 169,179, an increase of 90,313 on the I census of lE91. I The French language is said to be better l adapted to the purpose of the telephone than the English, because the large number of j sibilant or hissing sounds in English renders | it a less easy and accurate llian3 of com- munication. Hundreds of thousands of Russian peasants deliberately eat poison with their, bread. This poison is a parasitic fungus known as ergot, found in the rye which is the staple foodstuff of the country. The peasantry know ita danger, but are in such a poverty-stricken condition that they are compelled to make the diseased rye into bread, and take their chance of evil results following as an alterna- tive to starvation. A New Telescopic Gun-Sight A new form of telescopic sight for use with a rifle haa been invented. Neither fore nor back sight is employed with this contrivance, but the shooter, in taking aizn, looks through a small lens which, by an optical device, throws an image of a bright little cross in front of the gun and in line with the barrel. This image serves as a foresight, and by simply holding the centre of the cross upon the object aimed at the marksman is enabled to take accurate aim. I The "Five Minutes" Beil There is a history attached to the tolling of a. single bell after a. peal which is not generally known. Popularly it is described as the "five minutes" bell, and it is thought to be a final warning to the people that if they really do not hurry up at the end they will be late. As a matter of fact, it has a far older history. In earlier days it was not customary to have sermons so frequently as is now the cae. On special occasions an instruction was .given, or a sermon was preached, and on these special occasions the little bell was tolled after the peal in order that the faithful might understand that it was one of the special occasions on which the clergy would address their flock.

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. I EXHIBITION OF THE TALLEY I SOCIETY. Since its inception, six years ago, the Talley Agricultural Show has sprung into such pro- minence that it must now be counted one of the leading local exhibitions of Carmar- thenshire. This year a departure was made by holding the annual exhibition at Pump- saint instead of Talley, but the move can hardly be called an improvement, as the show as a. whole was not equal to what it has been at Talley in past years. The president this year was again Sir James Drummond, Bart, (lord-lieutenant of Carmarthenshire), Edwins- ford; and the vice-presidents Sir James Hills- Jolines, G.C.B.. V.C., Dolaucothy; Mr. H. Menric Lloyd, Glanyrannell Park; Colonel Methuen, Avonwood; and Mr. J. Morgan Davies, Froodvale. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. S. M. Jones. The judges were:—Black cattle and pigs, Mr. J. Roberta, Perfeddnant, Towyn; Shorthorn cattle, sheep, and horses, Mr. J. Richards, Gellywemen; Hereford cattle, hackneys, ponies, and mountain sheep, Mr. J. James, Brynhyfryd Villa, Llandovery; dairy pro- duce, Mr. D. Thomas, Lampeter Butter Pac- tory; and poultry, Mr. Hugh Hopkins, Peny- garn, Llandilo. The black cattle wera a grand let, and fit to hold their own in county shows. The yearling bulls and heifers were particularly fine, and a great credit to the tenant farmers of the district. In the Shorthorn classes popular wins were those of Sir James Drum- mond and General Sir James Hills-Johnee. The Shire horses made a splendid display, while the ponies, especially the brood mares with foal at foot. were a. grand lot. The Shropshire and mountain Eheep were fit enough to hold their own anywhere. At the public luncheon Sir James Drum- mond presided, and after the loyal toasts General Sir James Hilie-Johnes, in proposing the health of the president, said that the society had performed wonders in improving the stock of the district, which that day was second to none in Wales. Years ago, when he came there, he was surprised to see such poor stock. The toast was warmly received, and the President briefly responded. The following are the principal awards:- TREGARON. The following were the judges and their awards at the Tregaron Agricultural- Qbow:- Cattle, Mr. R. Footman, Hafodwen; carters, Mr. W. Hughes, Maesgwyn, Llanon: hack- neys and ponies, Mr. E. Jones, Manorafon; sheep, Mr. D. Davies, Velindre, Lampeter; pigs, Mr. T. Davies, Pistill Einon; green crops, Mr. D. S. Jones, Rhydygof, Lampeter; dairy, produce, Mr. R. Davies, Llwynann; and garden produce, Mr. Henry Williams, Hafod Veterinary surgeon, Mr. D. P. Davies, Lam- peter. LAMPETER. The annual show of the Lampeter Agricul. tural Society was held on Thursday, and. as is usual at this exhibition, the attendance was very large. There was a splendid entry in every section. and the best animals of the county, and many of the Carmarthenshire prize-winners, were on exhibition. Mrs. Daviea-Evans, Highmead, was the president, the other officials being :-Vie-presidents, Mr. R. S. Rowland (Garth) and Mr. A. C. Sterry (Neuaddfawr); chairman of committee. Mr. J. C. Harford (Palcondale); vice-chairman, Mr. D. Roberts Jones (Llwynygroes); trea- surer, Mr. David Jones (Old Bank); and secretary, Mr. David Evans (Old Bank), who has a long record of useful services- to the society to his credit. The proceedings at the luncheon were very interesting, Mr. Delme Davies-Evans pre. siding over a large company.vir. vaughan Davies, M.P., having proposed the health of Mrs. Davies-Evans. Mr. Delme Davies-Evans, in responding, said that Mrs. Davies-Evans desired to subscribe ten guineas a year towards the funds of the society to provide prizes for black cattle exhibits by tenant farmers, and to encourage the manufacture of oat cakes amongst the people, as well as the growing of fruit trees around their home- steads. (Hear, hear.) Hi8 mother wished him also to announce that she would be very pleased to present standard fruit trees to any tenant farmers within the purview of the show who wished to apply for them, as well as give instructions as to their culture. (Applause.) The list of awards will appear to-morrow.

I SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP AT t THE MUMBLES. A swimming gala took place off the Mumbles Pier on Thursday, for the benefit of Mr. W. Doherty, the well-known professor of swim- I ming. The chief event wae a half-mile scratch race for the professional charnpion-.hip of Wales, between W r "I Burry Port. The Swansea man had the lead from the start, and won by lOsec. "■ -J >

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"DREAM OF GERONTIUS" PERFORMED I Elgar's noble "Dream of Gerontius" was in itself sufficient to draw a great crowd to the Park Ilall yesterday afternoon on the o-,ening of the second day of the musical festival. The audience, as was stated in the later editions of last night's Evening Ex- press," was a. deeply appreciative and sym- pathetic one, and it followed The Dream from beginning to end with absorbed interest. The noble poem set to music as noble by Edward Elgar was written by Cardinal Newma-n in • 1S65. It is not anything like so well known as his" Lead, Kindly Light," although the latter comprises but three stanzas, whilst the Dream of Gerontiu3 may best be described as a Cigrht of genius, clothed in stately English to occupy with a transcendent theme the passing of a devout soul from earth to its reward beyond the grave. The poem contains passages of the greatest beauty and path03, whilst in it occurs the wrll- known and admired hymn, Praise to the Holiest in the height," which was such a favourite with the late Mr. Gladstone. Dr. Elgar set "The Dream of G< r > tius" to music in 1900 for the Birmingham Festival,, and we believe to-day'3 performance was the first in the Principality. The part of the pious "Gerontins" was most ably and devoutly taken by Mr. John Coates: that of the "Priest" by Mr. hor Foster; that of tie A r g 7. l was s- of the "Angel" was splendidly interpreted by -Miss Muriel Foster; whilst from Mr. Ffrangcon Davies came a finished ren ditiol of the part taken by the "Angel of the Agony." About a score of voicei acted as the chor.8 of angelioals in the se-cond part, whilst the whole orchestra was under the baton of Dr. Frederic Cowen. Dr. C0wen, On stepping to the front, had a most cordial recep- tion, and hia efforts and those of the fine body of musicians, both vocal and instrumental, were warmly applauded and highly appreciative. Perhaps the most tender and touching portions of the L-rcam are found in the first part, where the death scene of the. gaint and the details of his dissolution are worked out with the touch of genius. The weird surroundings, the drifting of the lonely soul out into the I unknown, tre nopes and tne iears, are admirably portrayed. in the second part the disembodied spirit is noothed by its guardian angel, conducted into the presence of its God, and then consigned to Purgatory, there to abide awhile. Farewell, but not for ever! brother dear. Be brave and patient on thy bed of sorrow; Swiftly shall pass tby. bight of trial here. And T will come and wake thee on the morrow. After an interval the Dream cf Gerontius" wa3 followed by the rendering of a tone poem In the East," composed by Arthur Hervey, specially for the festival, and conducted by the composer. lir. Hervey was at the last Cardiff Festival, where he produced his tone pictures. "On the Heights" and "On the Harsh. Two Sea Pictures by Elgar fol- lowed, rendered by 3T,is3 Foster, and Tod und Verklaerung" ("Death and Transfigura- tion"), a tone poem, by Eicliard-Strauss.

THE EVENING MEETING. I MKSSENETS "EYE" AND SCENES I I- FEOM SCHUMANN'S "FAUST." The manner in which the less expensive seats have been filled at each concert is a. matter for genuine congratulation. What empty chairs there were in the evening were certainly not in the popular divisions of the hall, for even the window-sills found occu- pants. And, as the whole programme was made up of practically unknown works, it may be taken as an indication that the old order is really changing, and that there is a growing thirst for novelties. Stated to be the first hearing in England, Massenet's "Eve" —a mystery in three parts—occupied the first I part of th& evening, with Mr. Ffrangcon DavieB aa Adam, Madame Blauvelt ac Eve, and Mr. Ben Davies as Narrator. The work is one of the curious blends pecu- liar to France—biblical subjects secularised and given, an operatic flavour, like Saint- Saens' "Samaon and Delilah," which was given on Wednesday night, and like Massenet's other and greater example, "Herodiade," otherwise Salome," Eve is divided into three short sections, dealing first, with more picturesqueness than subtlety, with "Birth of Woman," secondly with Eve in Solitude," and thirdly with "The Fall," the last being musically and dramatically the strongest of three not very remarkable inven- tions. The whole work is typically French in the superficiality of the treatment, "sugari- ness" of the melodies, and lightness of the orchestration. Its choral portions were quite brilliantly disposed of, Dr. Cowen taking the precaution, in view of the morning's experience, to provide certain effective unaccompanied sections with the subdued support of a few first violins. Some -expressively-contrived unison passages alternating between the male and female sections of the chorus served to reveal really fine individual quality of tone. The dramatically effective finale by Madame Blau\elt to the second part, and the duet with Mr. Ffrangcon Davies, Let Me Be Thine," were two noteworthy features of the interpretation of a unique work. Coming between the sentimentalism of the text and music of "Eve" and the none too exhilarating matter of Schumann's "Faust," Grieg's Concerto in A minor for pianoforte and orchestra (Op. 16) was at least refreshing. quite apart from Misa Adela Verne's distin- guished playing of the solo-instrument. It was evidently a popular—perhaps the most popular number in the evening's programme, the whole audience giving the clever young London pianist rapturous applause. It cannot be said for Schumann's "Faust" that it has been undeservedly neglected, for, with the exception of the third part-which the composer wrote first-it Is music of un- convincing worth "even when done, as it was last night, skilfully alike by soloists, chorus, and orchestra.. Engaged in the performance of the selected scenes presented were Madame Blauvelt (ClretchenJ, Miss Margaret Sam- brook (Martha), Mr. Ffrangcon Davies (Faust), Mr. David Hughes fEcstaticus), Mr Ben Davies (Profundus), Mr. Ivor Foster (Sera- phicua and Marianas), Miss Amy Evans (an Angel), Miss Maggie Purvis (Magna Pecca- trix), Miss Margaret Lewys (Mulier Sainari- I tana), Madame Gertrude Drinkwater, Miss Maude Waite, and Mr. Alfred Dunlop. Of the festival debutantes. Miss Amy Evans, though with limited opportunities, sang with culture and distinction, and though obviously nervous, attracted attention by the clearnesa of her diction and the brilliance of her higher register. The proipects for the future of this young Welsh artist are indeed rich with promise. The opportunity afforded of hearing "Eve" and Schumann's "Faust" will, doubtless, be fully appreciated, but neither work makes for permanent festival honours.

HAY HORSE SHOW. I Hay Annnal Horse Show took place on Thursday in glorious weather. The president for the year was the Hon. R. C. Devereux, and the vice-presidents Dr. T. E. Hincks and Mr. E. H. M. Luckock, Glanhenwye. The arrangements were carried ont under the supervision of Mr. Beece Morris, who was assisted by Mr. G. Wanklyn and a strong committee. Entries were 60 above the average, though weaker than la-st year. The stock shown was of high quality.

THE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION. I The annual general meeting of the Hockey Association was held on Thursday at the Cannon-street Hotel, London. The principal decision wag that in future the Hockey Association would pay the travelling expenses of all players in international matches. Previously no expenses of any description have been paid by the governing body. The PI inee of Wales was re-elected president, and Mr. H. M. Tennant was appointed honorary secretary, in succession to Mr. A- Frampton.

STEVENS' BREAD.-When yoa est tt yon do not require any other relish for BreaMast or Tea. el2722 fife's true enjoyment is but half realised when OORNS are allowed to fret- the feet.—Bobert Ta-ne, Chiropodist, 3, DAt-street. d1

TO-MORROW'S MATCHES: LIST I, OF LOCAL TEAMS. ) XOKTHERK UNION MATCHES, DIVISION I. 13&t',ey r. W' iL??2inge-rs v. St. Helen's. Hull King.ton Rovers v. Sl;vÍnlcn. Hunslet v. OMhaa. tkigh v. Halifax. 3.] ford v. IjPfils. WaXefleld Trinity v. Kull. Warringrtoa v. Bradford. Wldues v. Runcorn. DIVISION II. Eramley v. Borrow. Brighcus-3 Kangcrs v. Lancaster. Oastleford v. Dewabury. Keighley v. Huddersfield. Millom v. York. Morecaæbe v. Normanton. Hochdale Hornets v. Poatofract. YORKSHIRE SfiNtGB COMPETITION. Kinsley v, Victoria United. York Celtic v. Savillo Green. Thrum Hall v. C'astleford H. A. Silterhcbblei v. Keigkley Clicaaa. CUMBERLAND SENIOR COMPETITION. E-zrercont. Y. Scaton. Whitehaven Rccreation v. Aspatria. Mar/port v. Wath Brow. Workington v. Partcn. RUG BY UNION. Leicester v. West Hartlepool. Brj<.ivl.?tcr v. Exeter. Vale of Lune v. Ecclea. Northampton v. Bedford. Old RastrickiaEs v. Br?/'ford n. Cheltenham v. Ha!1do" ;1. C'i1¡dcrforo v. Lydney. Glcuc-stcr v. Old IJd\ 1'aD5. Swindon v. Stroud. Hartlepool R. v. HuH and E. R. Dsvonport Albion v. Torquay. South of Ireland v. Glamorgan. ASSOCIATION MATCHES. LEAGUE.-DIVISION 1. Derby County v. Middlesbrough. Everton v. Freston North .End. Manchester City v. Sheffield United. :rjtt3 forest y, ftlacftbtiro Rotors. Shef-ield Wednesday v. Aston Villa. Small Heath v. Newcastle United. • Stoke v. Notts County. Sunderland v. Bury. Wooiwich Arsenal -v. Wolverhampton Wanderers. DIVISION It. Kamj'ey v. Gainsbroi;g:h Trinity. lioiton Wanderers v. Grimsby. Bradford City v. Bursl-eia I'ort Vale. Hurnley v. Blackpool. Chest or 3 eld v. Bristol City. Glossop v. Manchester United. Leicester Tosse v. Burton United. Lincoln City v. Liverpool. We3t BromVich Albion v. Doncaster Rovers. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. West Ham United v. Totter.hairi Hotspurs; Bristol Rovers v. Queen's Park Hangers. Fulham v. New P.rijmptcn. Beading v. srilwull. :o ;7n¿i,. Plymouth v. Lmor.. SoiHhamr1on v. Wel;bough. Northampton v. Brentiord. Brighton v. Portsmouth. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Port GIa..1gr.w v. Mothenvel1. Dundee v. Kilmarnock. St. à1jrr' v. Morton. LANCASHIRE COMBINATION. DIVISION "A." Bury A. v. Stockport C. Darwen v. Ashton Town. Manchester United A v. Bolton Wanderers A. Preston North End A v. Everton A. Southport C. v. St. Helen's Town. DIVISION "B." Hevwocd v. Barrow. Blackpool A v. Bacup. Hyde St. George's v. Oldham Athletic. St. Helen's Recreation v. liewton-le-Willowa, Skelmersda'e United v. Bolton. St. Luke's. Turton v. Workington. MIDLAND LEAGUE Worksop r. Thornhill. Gainjbvough Trinity v. Barnslev. Newark v. Chesterfield. Denihy v. Notts County. Doncastsr Rovers v, Sheffield Wednesday. P.:th<rham v. Gresley R. >4?port C. Y. Lincoln City.

RUGBY, I ABERDARE V. MERTHYR. At Aberdare. Merthyr: Back, Syd. James three-;quar- ter backs, B. 1". Davies, Chris. Williams, Eddie Thomas, and D. Francis; half-backs, D., Rees and E. J. Hughes; forwards, T. tL. Lewis (captain), Griff. John. Cash David, Howell David, P.C. W. R. Jones, D. Davies (Brecon-road), D. Davies. and H. James. Reserves: Forwards, Evan Thomas and Gwiiym Jenkins; three-quarter back, D. J. Walker (Dowlas). Aberdare: Back. E. R. Evans; three-quarter backs, A. Davies, L. W. Davies, Alf. Morgan, and F. Lucimere (captain); half-backs, Dai Bees and Tom Arnold; forwards, W. Bevan, J. EynOn. J. Jones, J. Thomas, J. Harwood, E. Campbell, G. 0. Carter, and Wrentmore. PONTNEWYDD V. TREORKY. At Treorky. Pontnewydd: Back, B. Penn; three- quarter backs, W. Martin, J. Williams, W. Isaacs, and D. Lewis; half-backs. Cliff. Francis and A. Padden; forwards, E. Thomas (captain). E. Jenkins, J. Fielding, E. Williams, J. Parker, M. Parfitt, J. Evans, and C. Jones. Trt-orky: Back, i. W. Jones, three-quarter backs (selected from), Edge Harris (captain), Edie Mor- KMi, Abe Evans, Jere Bibb, and Lewis Lewis; half- backs (selected from), Joe Davies. D. C. Williams, and D. W. Jones; forwards (selected from), Jack Thomas, X. Davies. Jack Attwood, T. B. Davies, J. Poison, W' Morgan, Chris. Evans, E. Waite, Jack Curtis, and Stewart. PONTYPOOL V. USK. At Pontvpool. Pontypool: Back, L. G. Ccleman; three-quarter backs, D. P. Jones, C. C. Pritchard, J. H. Evans, and J. P. Jones; half-backs. Reardon and Doyle; forwards, Rees- Thumas..T. Tamplin, W. IJaniell, W Jones. Bob Tltoroas. ivor Thomas, W. Williams, and F. Cook. Usk: 13L(bk. Frank Davies; three-quarter backs, J. Jenkins, D. M. Thomas, W. II. Rowlands. and E. Svmonds; half-backs. D. Prothero (captain) and Li Jones; forwards, A. J. Thomas. E. Timms. J. Bowen, A. Bowyer, G. Smith, E. Waters, J. Morgan, and F. Prothero. MAESTEG V. CAERPHILLY. At Maesieg. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. Caerphilly: Back, G. Geddick; three-quarter backs, A. Francis. M. Mor- ton, W. Alti, aad Williams; half-backs, J. Norton (captain) and R. Norton; forwards. S. Evans, T. Burr, A. Westhead. C. Hawkins. A. Griffiths. W. Jones, G. Gilmore, and W. James. Maesteg: Back, T." Hinkin; three-quarter backs, J. Owens, T. Duck- field W. Lewis, and D". Davies; haJf-backs, J. Thomas and Cash Llewellyn; forwards (selected ffom), J. Foley, S. Hopkin. J. Luke. T. James, D. Ake-ma-o, T. J Rees. W. Thosna^, St Coleman, H. Thomas, and J. Griffiths. PONTYPRIDD V. BOATH (CARDIFF). I At Pontypridd. Pontypridd: Back, G. Hamn; three- quarter- backs. Fred Lewis (captain), A. Lewis, B. Warlow, and D, M'Gregor; half-backs, D. Seaton and E. Jones; forwards (selected from), C. Whiles. J. War- low, M. Griffiths. J. Heaton, M. Phillips. J. Ryan, F. Amos, P.C. Woods, W. Grubb, and Fraser. OGMORE VALE V. ABERAVON. At Aberavon. Ogmore- Vale: Back, J. Roberts: three- quarter backs, H. R. Jones. F. Matthews, J. Boobver, and L. Treharne; half-back?, Dan Jones and Ward Hopkins; forwards, Tom P" (captain), T. Lloyd. L. Kingdom. G. Isaac, Alf. Griffiths, J. Ham, G. Darby, and C. Parkhouse. v BRYNMAWR V. TROEDYRHIW. At P.rynme.wr. Kick-ofI at 4.30. Brynmawr: Back, J. Giles: three-quarter back. J. Roberts, Lionel Thomas, J?ck Davies. and "Nippy" Evans; half-backs, Dai Beynon and W. Thomas; forwards. W. Cooper (captain), G. Hit chins. Dan Harris, Alf. Rodwav. Jack Lynch, Jim Foley, Charlie White, and "Bill Bailey." Tondu United v. Oldcastle.—Tondu United: Back, E Browning; three-quarter backs, E. J. Oooke, Ben John, T. Thomas. and J- M'Kenzie: half-backs, A. Barrinprton and another: forwards (selected from), R. T Rile,, A,?' Jcvnes (captain). G. Boo'oyer, J. Riley, W. Williams, T. Lewis, W. Merchant. R. W atkins, A. Baker, A. Chappell. and W. Grant. Blaenavin v. Cardiff St. Saviour's.—At Blaenavon. Blaenavon: Back, A. Williams; three-quarter backs, D. E. Vaughan, T. Dailimore, A. Millard, and E. Price; half-backs, E. Cornfield and J. Lewis: for- wards, A. Hudson (captain). E. Edwards, T. Attwell, C. Broom, D. Maltravers, D. Cooney, and T. Thomas. Bed was v. Rhydfimn.-At Bedwas. Kick-off at 4.0 p.m. BC'iwa; Back, W. An.man: three-quarter backs W. Booms. H. 0. L?w? W. G. Victor, ami Ith,l W1! Hams; half-backs, T. Lwis and H. Rees; forwards, S. B. Williams (captain >, Baker, Cooke, Passmore, Nicholas, Simmons, Williams, and another. Ogmore Vale "A" v. Kenfig H'.ll.—At Ofmore Vale. Kick-off at 3.45 p.m. ogmore Vale "A": Back. W. SJooJrnbe; three-quarter backs, D. Jones, J. Delbridge, T. Marks, and F.. p'.rkard; half-backs, It Gregory and S. Chappell; forwards, J- Cfcilcott, E. Humphries, T. Hodgson, T. Williams. H. Ham, D. H. Davies, li. Morris, and C. Hare land. Penarth United v. Cross Keys.-At Crors Key:. Kick- off at 4.0 p.m. Cross Keys: T. Harry; three- quarter backs, W. Taylor, W. Richards (captain), J. Brown, and H. Cheshire; half-backs, C. Poole and J. Jone3; forwards, T. Waters, L. Yeo, F. Lowe. H. Griffin, J. Hosktas, A. Pottiford, F. Fisher, and H. Williams. Reserve: W. H. Fenton. Talywain Seconds v. Blaenavon Pilgrims.—At Blacn- avon. Talywaiu Seconds: Back, A. Weeks; tbree-quar- ter backs. J. PTyn (captain). Alf. Pritchard, W. Evans, and G. Edwards; half-backs, F. Gregory and R. Wat- kins; forwards. D. Cecil- J. Evans, J. Taylor, W. Watkiris, E. Jacob, J. Williams, W. Powell, and W. Barrett. Talywain v. Victoria Villago.-At Talywain. Talv- wain: Back, T. Crowley; three-quarter backs, T. Green, E. Davies (oaptaijy- B. Powis, and J. Parsons; half-backs, H. Webb and H. Tuckwell; forwards, W. James, W. Finch, S. Bowyer, E. Coldrick, A. Lamb, W. WHliams, W. White. and H. Jarman.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS' RUGBY UNION. The adjourn-ed annual meeting of the Cardiff and District Schools' Eujby Union will be held at Wood-street Schools this (Friday) evening. A number of important items are on the agenda, including the elec- tion of match committee and arrangement of fixtures. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF BUKCHELL'S I REMOVAL. Mr. James Burchell, No. 45, St. (korge's- terrace, Swansea, writes:—"I will be pleased if you will allow me a little space to con- tradict some of the absurd reports written re my brother, Joe Burchell, having gone North. The terms for which he went North were:- £ 100 down. and work at his trade at £ 2 a week; £ 2 for a win, ZSs. for a draw, and 15s. a lose. I may say that up to the middle of last week he had absolutely no intention of going North, but seemed badly worried over the newspaper reports about his playing for Llanelly or Neath, and suddenly made up his mind to go." SOCCER MATCH AT PONTYPOOL. I The newly-formed Soccer club at Pontypool met the Newport tramway employes on Thursday, and defeated them by six goals to one. Parkhouse, of the Rugby team, shot three of the aroals for the winners. I MOUAlN ASH THURSDAYS V. PONTT- PRIDD THUWDAYS. Played a.t Mountain Asll. Final seore:- Mountain Aeh. two tries; Pontypridd, nil. PRACTICE MATCH AT NEWPORT. The Newport Thursday football team played a practice match on Thursday. The captain's (H. HUZBSI'S) team defeated a team got to- gether by the vice-captain (W. Thomas) by two goals (one dropped) and one try to one try. I MERTHYR THURSDAY FOOTBALL CLUB. I The Merthyr Thursday team played a mauh :with I The with The Barbarians," a team selected by Mr. Tom Phillips. The game I ended in a draw, each side scoring two tries.

ABEBTHJLEKY PREMIER FOOTBALL CLUB has several open dates:-fict. 1st and 8th. Nov. 5, 12, 19, and several others.—Aplly to Mr. 01. Bates, 8, Bishop- street, Abertillery. elflS. "QUALITY" is the Direct Trading Oo.'s Great Study. and QUALITY Is the L:f&I:R feature of everything ttyry toll •iaii

I A LIVELY DEBATE I SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN GLAMORGAN. The quarterly meeting of the Glamorgan County Council wa.s held at Pontypridd yes- terday, as w.is reported in the later editions of the "Evening Express," under the presi- dency, of Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins, J.P. The report of the education sub-eoinmittee was considered, in which it T. as recommended that no occasional holidays be allowed to be given in voluntary schools otherwise than by the chief education official, excepting in a case of actual urgency, when the manager appointed by the county council might he authorised to give a day's or a half day's holiday, reporting his action to the chief education official. The Rev. E. S. Roberts, rector of Coity, pointed out that by this paragraph it was intended to sire the power in the hands of the representative of the county council. He thought this a great hardship, especially as far as the foundation managers were con- cerned. who were responsible to the county council and the Board of Education in refer- ence to keeping these schools in a satisfac- tory state of repair. There were gentlemen on that council who believed that no power should be conferred on' any irresponsible person. He thought that it was very unfair that monopoly of power should be con- ferred upon the representative of the county council, who repudiated an;¡ authority or any responsibility in th; management of these non-provide; schools. As a matter of justice—and he, appealed to the honour of the council-he asked them to assist him in this matter, and to have. this particular paragraph eliminated ¡ from the report. He moved that this be eo. Mr. J. M. Randall seconded. The Rev; E. S. Roberts further suggested that it would be very desirable that the authority of granting an occasional holiday or half-holiday be put in the hands of the ¡ managers. Alderman T. J. Hughes said that if the rev. gentleman had done them the honour of reading the whole paragraph, he would not have fallen into the foolish mistake he had. How could the Rev. Mr. Eoberts suggest, in a. case of "actual urgency," that the whole body of managers should be convened? Councillor Roberts had overlooked the fact or had misunderstood the plain words in the circular sent out to the correspondents of each of the non-ifrovidfd schools. It was quite incorrect to &ay that there had been a repudiation of responsibility in regard to the management of schools. What had been done was that the council could not be pledged by its representatives in respect of financial matters when they must b9 in a minority. This was altogether different to repudiation of responsibility in regard to management. Those holidays affected the matter of attendance, and this affected the Government grants, which went to the up-keep of the schools, and, therefore, in the opinion of the education committee it was very desirable that the authority referred to by the Rev. Mr. Roberts should be vested in a representa- tive who was responsible to the council rather than in a person who was not responsible to anybody at all. The Rev. E. S. Roberts said that when he m-D a mistake he did not think lie need be reminded of it even by an alderman; mey expected civility. Air. Roberts added that after the remarks of Mr. O. H. Jones, in whose judgment he had every confidence, he would withdraw the motion. Permission was then granted Mr. Roberts to withdraw the motion, and the report wa.. adopted. ALLEGED PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT. Subsequently the Rev. E. S. Roberts drew the attention of the council to what he characterised as evidence of preferential treatment on the part of the education com- mittee. He 'held in his hand a circular, bear- ing date November 2, 1903, in which these words occurred:—"The Glamorgan Education Committee has decided for the present to pay monthly salaries of tca.chers on the basis of the fixed salaries payable under the scale in force on the 3Cth of Sep- tember, 1902." In January, after the issue of this circular, he was a mem- ber of the Penarth School Board, when an application was received from three head. tea.chers for an increase of salaries, which was granted, he believed, by a majority of one. Just at tho same time the salaries of the teachers at the Bridgend National School were increased, but it appeared that the increase in the salaries of the teachers at the Penarth Board School had been sanc- tioned by the Board of Education, whilst in the case of the Bridgend teachers the increase had been refused. It seemed to him that ;.here had been a contravention of the words he had just read. The Rev. E. S. Roberts: I am drawing atten- tion to the character of this report of the elnmentary teachers' work and salaries sub- committee; otherwise I have no opportunity of drawing the attention of the council to this preferential treatment. Alderman T. J. Hughes said that the school board had very properly directed that the applications for advances which had been made before the appointed day should stand over, whilst the managers of the National Schools had hastened to grant the increase. This was the difference between the two. (Laughter.) The Rev. E. S. Roberts said that he was drawing attention to what he regarded as an act of unfairness and indignity on the part of tho education committee. They said that they would not grant an increase of salaries after September, 1902, and yet they had done it. and so the words in the paragraph quoted were misleading. The matter was then allowed to drop. Later on in the proceedings the Rev. D. II Williams moved that the Rev. E. S. Roberts's name be added to the Bridgend group of managers. Alderman T. J. Hughes, in seconding, stated that a complaint had been made a3 to the alleged' departure from the policy of the education committee in not appointing any Nonconformist minister manager of the non- proyjded schools. It was quite true that the. Rev. D. H. Williams and the Rev.. J. Davies had been so appointed, but they were ap- pointed in that capacity as members of the county council and direct representatives of the ratepayers. Similarly by this motion the Rev. E. S. Roberts would be appointed, not minority manager of one non-provided school, but majority manager of nine council schools.' This completely disposed of this fresh complaint that had been put forward. SURVEYOR'S MOTOR-CAR. j Replying to Alderman T. J. Hughes, the Chairman said that the question of providing a motor-car for the county surveyor had been deferred until the end of the year to see what improvements would take place in the cars.

FUNERAL OF THE HEV. JOHN TAIHIRION DAVIES. IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY AT EFAIL I ISAF. The remains of the Rev. John Taihirion Davies, Efail Isaf, were interred on Thursday afternoon at Tabernacle Cemetery. For over 53 years deceased had been minister of Tabernacle, and was very highly respected by members of all denominations. Blinds were drawn in every house of the village, and the cortege was exceptionally large. Amongst those present Y.ere:-Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., the Revs. J. Williams (Hafod), T. Hughes, H. M. Hughes, Tertius Phillips. G. Jones, D. Edwards, W. C. Jenkins (Kidwelly), J. Morgan, (Eristol). H. A. Davies, W. S. Davies, J. Thomas kT,iywern), Stanley Morgan, F. Dorkin, T. G. Jenkins, E. Walters, E. Richards, Pethian Davies, Gwrhyd Lewis, T. Williams, W. Charles, M.A., T. Davies, Ben Evans, T. Davies (Ynyshir), Rhondda Davies, J.Thomas (Coed- :>enmaen), Bryn Thomas, D. J. Thomas, Hope Hvans. H. Gronow, D. J. Beynon (Southamp- ton), D. Glyn Daviee, D. G. Evans, J. C. Jones. J. Berry (Pentyrch), J. C. Evans, J. Jenkins, W. Owen, W. Oscar Owen, S. Jones, E. Bush, J. Bevan, M. Jones, James John, D. H. Wil- liams, M.A.. J. Walters, D. Williams, J. R. Davies, T. Richards (Newport), J. William3 (Nantglas), H. Evans (Porth), W. S. Davies Tawelfryn Thomas, D. G. Raes. William Lewis (Cross Inn), and T. n. Phillips (Tyiegwyn). Alderman E. Thomas (Cardiff), Messrs. T. Thomas (Ystrad), W. R. Davies (Pontypridd), D. Rees, D. E. Thomas (Neath), Dr. W. T. Edwards, Dr. Edwards, J.P., S. Stephens, and D. Evans (Cardiff). The chief mourners were Mrs. Davies (widow), the Misses Davies (daugh- ters-, the Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Thomas (Blaen- avon), Mr. D. Walters, Mr. T. Walters, and Mrs. Walters (Rhydfelen), and the Rev. T. Davies (Barkway). The Revs. J C. Evans (Gilfat'h) and D. G. Evans (Taff's Weil) took pa.rt in the service at the house, and at the graveside appreciative references were made to the deceased by the Revs. T. Lloyd (Taff's Well). W. Griffiths (Morriston), M. Jones (Tyny- newydd), J. Richards (Taff's -Well), and J. Bevan (Waunarllwyd). The choir sang a couple of hymns very impressively, which included one composed by the deceased. The Revs. J. Williams (Hafod) and D. G. Evans had charge of the arrangements. A memorial service wa.3 held at Tabernacle Chapel in. the evening, when the Rev. T. Thomas (Laadore) preached an appropriate sermon.

EXPLOSION ON A STEA:\IER. | EXPLOSION ON A STEAMER. FIERY COAL CARGO: ONE MAN KILLED, ELEVEN INJURED. A disastrous explosion occurred on Thurs- day on board the London steamer Rookwood. which is lyiag in Smith's Dock at North Shields. A number of workmen were engaged in the fore part of the vessel, when there was a terrible explosion, apparently in the forepeak. One of the workmen, George Forester, a labourer, was killed, and eight others were injured. The injured men, some of whom are badly burned, are now in hospi- tal. The Rookwood, which has a cargo of coal, was placed in dock some time ago with her bows damaged, and without discharging her cargo. Five of the injured men in the infirmary are suffering from severe burns about the hands, face, and neck, and will be detained as in-patients for some time. The injuries sustained by the other men were, fortunately, not so serious, and after being medically treated on the dock premises they were allowed to go home. A Lloyd's message says:—The steamer sus- tained only slight damage. Eleven men were injured, six seriously. The latter are detained in the infirmary. Another report says :-The explosion is sup- posed to be due to an accumulation of gas. The injured men had remarkable escapes. One was blown twelve feet away.

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Few people have suffered more from biliousness than Mrs. HHSIM Nixon, of 57, Barrack Street, Leeds, and in curing her, Bile Beans have g|gjgflr MgjlgS proved themselves capable of curing the worst possible cases. yj//4 fiSS "From my girlhood I suffered from biliousness," says Mrs. Nixon, HB SsBfflSSvi "bu some years back I became much worse. No matter how carefully I selected iny food, every few days I should have an attack of biliousness. JsiSESSmfy' HB HHH Sick headache would commence with a stifling sensation at the chest. HH This would be followed by pain betweei the shoulders, a throbbing WBMHBP HH ■H sensation at the temples, and then an attack of vomiting. Each morning ""i ff JRM KNHkHm the sickness got more severe, until the fifth day of the attack, by which Eml SHSBHy time I should be so worn out and weary. that I could hardly move about. 1. p 4 vAil Hn Hj|raBv am a dressmaker, and do a good deal of work at the houses of my custo- m| ISSra J gr mers,on the outskirts of Leeds. Sometimes my illness would so reduce me nRS. N I XQN. EBKj that I went to my work with the greatest" difficulty, and upon reaching it L £ £ DS HHHB H H mar I was overcome with sickness, and quite prostrate for the greater part of the ggjr day. Luckily for me, most of my customers were extremely kind people, and 5H& IllfeL rnrnaam took great pains to a;fford reHer, but this neither hV j gmSmnim fii mBmm L iLjnr S) BaaM lessened my pain nor annoyance iat delaying the Hh work. Though I had advicefroIIl the best doctors, 69 IHHHHHBH1IL KKni JMH|1|A my misery continued. My flesh became so yellow, BIS HmpHB I could not bear to look at myself in the glass. Hnj ■ni l jEjjjy spjjl; ^jPpSa Another serious symptom was constipation of HE ESBSi MPBfc a most stubborn nature. It made H9 wOR me wdas ull and langud, even when BH HHBHB HHHHKHNB S mm lP& jilS PW B W h1 I was free for a time from the MB biliousness. I was advised to |jj||| try Bile Beans, and soon after commencing with them I felt an improveinent. figS In a few weeks, although still weakly, I had no biliousness and no vomiting. Within a com- KB paratively short time of commencing with the Beans I was free from the constipation too. My health HUB gradually came back, and J have never had an attack of biliousness, sick headache, or retching since. t!EM ] BHB?BBN MHHMB I am now ? splendid health and have been so for a year I owe it to Bile Beans entirely. Bile Beans ?B? have also cured my daughter of anemia. She was weak, pale, and always ailing; now she is as well and BN hearty as a young girl could wish to be." BSB Ttile Beans fnr Biliousness are the flnest family medicine, and are a certain MEDICAL ADVICE* SHI HMHHHHBBEflE j l cure for Headache, Constipation, Pilc-m, T.iver Trouble. Colds, Liver Chill( BH BtM J m IMUHuH Influenza, Rheumatism, Bad Breath, Indigestion, l'alpitation, Loss of Appe- If ailing, write (in confidence) to our fully qualified Medical SBjajaWfft tite, Flatulence, Dizziness, Buzzing in the Head, Debility. Sleeplessness, Staff at (ireek Street Depot, Leeds. Say wb th gS gMHH Nervousness, Ansemia. and all Female Ailments Of all Medicine vendors a ree ree eye cr or post free from the Bile Bean Co„ Bedcross Street, London, E.C.. on receipt married or single, give symptoms, and mark jflrajIOlMHn ofprice, Is. lid., or large family size 2-3. 0& per box (28. 9d. size contains three I letter Private Kept strictly so rEllOUSMESS j