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SOUTH AFRICANS V. CARDIFF, Cardiff Arms Park, January 1st, 1907. Kick-off, 2.30. Gates open 11.30. Admission: Angel Entrance Is.; Fire Station Entrance, Zs. Racquet Court Entrance open, at Twelve o'clock (noon) for Members and Reserved Ticket Holders, who must enter by Racquet Court only.-Chas. S. Arthur, Secretary. a8166 The only Official Programme (prioe 2d.) will have the Coloured Springbok on front, and will contain the numbers and names of the players, musical programme, photos (singly and in gTonpi. with biographical sketches of all the players and records to date. Pub- lished by Bees' Electric Press, Cardiff. RERNALINE IMEAD- "For yoa are borD IiMi form upon that In&pllt. > I Kiqc John." Ant 6. Sana T. 1' I FAMOUS FOOTBALLERS & ZAM-BUK- I THE TRAINER'S TESTIMONY. I The man in the street and the woman in the home should specially note H the fact that Zam-Buk is regularly used to heal the injuries of the world's most  famous at hletes, and is the chosen "first-aid" of such international organisations gB as the famous "Springboks" (South' African R.F.C.), "All Blacks" (New Zea- JBjywy land R.F.C.) and Liverpool A.F.C. (last season's English League Champions). B '??  ?f By courteous permission of the officials, a representative of the propriêwrs B ?j!?,-???????C' of Zam-Buk was able to interview the genial trainer of the Springboks," Mr. B ?S?? ?? ????k A. H. Moon, a few days ago. Mr. Moon spoke of Zam-Buk as having been of B SsSr M$k .< ???? great assistance to him in his important work of keeping the players fit and well. AwL B." I have kept a supply of Zam-Buk handy," he said, "throughout the tour, and it has proved invaluble. Of course, our men seldom S sT ^wSwfiaar come through a keen game without hard knocks or sprains, and I can Jft assure you that my store of Zam-Buk has been in constant demand. I rr-fMS Many of the players were previously acquainted with its iBSE ^3 aierits, having used Zam-Buk regularly for some time at home in South Africa, but I think all have seen, during this M tour, enough to prove that the balm has unique qualities as a first-aid. It has always been applied in cases of injury S) with the most satisfactory results, proving exceptionally soothing and healing for bruises, and stI-engthening to fi&Sjlagjfly IPt '1 sprained joints or strained sinews. During the last few weeks there has been quite an epidemic of such injuries,  owing to heavy, slippery grounds, which our men rartily dislike, and nearly every member of the team has I J.reason to thank the proprietors of this well-known healer. ? my experience of ambulance work among athletes, ?L.t'???P'HEBB?Stj? L ?????S ?MB? 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I- I' POWDEKHALL HANDICAPS, i A start was made on Saturday with the PowderhaJl pedestrian programme. The event was the New Year Half-mile Handicap. i There were 108 runners drawn in seven heats. Davidson, the Motherwell runner, was on the scratch mark, with Thomas (Lasswade) and Sturth (Edinburgh) as his nearest atten- dants on the fifteen yards' mark. The weather was bitterly cold, and the track. swept of snow, was very hard. Results: First heat: 1st, Boyd, Edinburgh (35yds); 2nd, Walters, Morham (70yds). Second heat: 1st, Bent, Addiewell (25yds); 2nd, Dunlop, Musselburg (50yds). Third heat: 1st, Wilson, Balloch (55yds); 2nd, Mitohell, caldeir (70yds). I Fourth heat: 1st, Thomas, Lasswade (15yds); 2nd,. Morrison, West Calder (65yds). Fifth heat: 1st, Daly, Musselburgh (65yds); .2nd, George, Broxburn (45yds). Sixth heat: 1st, Roberts, East Oalder (70yds). Seventh heat: 1st, Gowan, Lerven (70yds). Final: 1st, E12, Wilson, Balhoch; 2nd, JB2, Oowan, Leven; 3rd, £ 1, Roberts, East Calder; 4th 10s., Thomas, Lasswade. Bating 2 to 1 on Cowan, 3 to-4. agst Wilson, and 10 to 1 ao-st any other. Cbwan led until the home straight, when Wilson challenged, and, finigh- ing strongly, won by one. yard same dis- tance between the second and third. lime, lmin. 59Bec. Galbraith, Edinburgh (9yds) is favourite for the big sprint event.

THIS WEEK'S AMUSEMENTS CARDIFF. NEW THEATRE.—Pantomime, "Red Biding Hood." THEATRE ROYAL. No Wedding Bells for Her." EMPIRE—Sidney Bacon, in the oomedy, "The Dncbeae of Tooting"; Kitty Mari^Ponne, comedienne; James Brandy, ecoentric comedian; Tom Costello, Frank C. Young, and Kathleen de Yoie, a-nd other art is tee. NEWPORT. LYCEUM THEATRE. Pantomime, lJlCk Whittington." EMPIRE.—John Leopold's company, in "The House Boat"; Speedwell, lightning painter; Frank Elliston and company, in" Aunt Matilda," Ac. STOLL'S PANOPTICON, CARDIFF. I I' Another splendid programme is prooiiaeQ I at this house of entertainment in St. MaTy- street this week. Included in the items shown by the American bioscope is the "Realm of Santa Claus," in forty beautiful scenes. This is also the last week of the, spectacular pan- tomime, Aladdin." Mr. Fred Haines, ven- triloquist, has been engaged, Mr. Bert Wil- liams will recite" The Women of Mumbles Head," whilst there are several other good turns.

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TICKTTTLESS TRAVELLER FROM BRECON. Harry Oresswell, dealer, was charged at Hereford on Saturday with travelling without a. ticket on the Midland Railway from Brecon- —The evidence was that he said he had lost his ticket, and gave the name of Herbert Greaswell, butcher, his brother.—A railway auditor from Derby stated that the tickets issued from Brecon on the day in question were all accounted for.-Fined El a.nd El 2s. costs;    ——

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RHYMNEY VALLEY RUGBY. I LEAGUE MEETING AT BARGOED. The monthly meeting of the Bhymney Valley Rugby League took place at the Plas- I newydd Hotel, Bargoed, on Saturday night, Mt. Herbert J. Thomas (Bedwas) presiding over a. full attendance. An appeal was read from Aberbargoed against a try awarded hy iir. J. M. Jarman, the referee, to BLaekwcod, on. the ground that the try was made after the whistle was blown. Peculiarly enough, the referee wrote a letter to the league asking whether he could allow a try under such circumstances. Aberbargoed also objected to the time of the kick-off, alleging that they had to wait on the field until 3.45. Finally, it was resolved that the match be re-played at Maesy- cwmmer on a date to be arranged by the league secretary, the gate receipts to be shared between the two clubs and the league. Mr. Frank Richards reported J. Edmunds (Bedwas) and F. Ridge (Aberbargoed) for fighting on the field in the recent match, and they were suspended for two clear Saturdays. The' following transfers were gr-anted.- T. H. Roos. Caerphilly to Bedwas; T. While, Blaenavon to Tirphil; W. Moses. Pill Harriers to Machen; and W. Coleman. Pontypool to Blackwood. The transfer of Alfred Stokes from Black- wood to Maesycwmmer was not granted, as the rules forbid playera in the league being transferred after November 1. the latest date for outside players coming into the league clubs being December 31. The league decided upon home rule instead of referring protests to members of the Welsh Union. It was decided that the match between Rhymney and Vochriw. which was abandoned owing to the state of the ground should be re-played at Rhymney, the gate receipts to be shared with the league. A strong discussion ensued on the lethargic attitude of Mr. Frank Young, the late secretary, in not returning the minute-books, and a deputation was eventually selected to visit him. Referees for the ensuing month were selected as follows, the games to take place on bhe ground of the fimt-men,tionoi January 5: Aberbargoed v. Bedwas, Mr. James White, Newport; Blackwood v. vochriw, Mr. H. Leahy. Newport. January 12: Blackwood v. Bedwas, Mr. Frank Richards, Pontymister; Tirphil Grass- hoppers v. Aberbargoed. Mr. J. S. Coleman, Blackwood. January 19: Vochriw v. Tirphil Grass- hoppers, Mr. J. M. Jarman, Rhymney; Bhymney Athletic and Blackwood v. Machen Mr. R. H. Smith. Newport. The dates of the last two fixtures were misinterpreted, and the league secretary was asked to arrange fresh dates, and Mr. Smith will officiate in both matches. January 26: Bedwas v. Machen, Mr, Frank Richards; Bhymney Athletic v. Aberbargoed Mr. John Corcoran, Blaenavon.

I WITH MINIATU UI RIFLES. I NELSON MARKSMAN'S GOOD WORK I AT MOUNTAIN ASH. The first of a series of competitive meetincrs under the auspices of the Welsh Miniature Rifle Association was concluded at Mountain Ash on Saturday. The chief range oflicer was Mr C. J Fr?c,e, Newport. Mr. T. Edwa-rd? 5fr; C- ih? chairman of the association, and Mr. W. H. Dean, Caerleon, the aecretajy were also present. The feature of the mee? inK wa? the splendid shooting of F 1= ?e?OD. who carried off a number of prizes and in the sweepstakes competition C,)rw fifteen consecutive bulls. fcoorrai— '.P e.a.m Oompetition.-lst, ciëi=i'OOn, 378; 2nd' 13rd V.B. Welsh, Pontypool, 376. Stationa,ry Target.—3st (silver medal and l,Os??.L.Rees.PengajQ, 99; 2nd (bronze medal and 7s 6d), W. A. Roden, Pontypool, 98 The third and fourth prizes were divided between H. Oroes, Po%tYPool, and A. Wil- liams, O&rdi?, who both made 97 points' Individual Tyro.—1st (silver medad and 1(8), C. James, Pontypridd, 98; 2nd (bronze medal and 7s 6d), G. B. Bennett, C-leon, 96. The third prize wae divided between W. H. Dean. Caerleon; W. L. Rees, Pengam; A. T Berrv Merthyr, and H. Cross, Pontypool, who eaeli put on 94. Ra-pid. Firing.-1st (156), F. Every, Nelson 94; 2nd (7s 6d), F. Thomas, Porth, 81; 3rd (58), T. Howells, Mountain Ash, 72; 4th (2s 6<1), G, Packer, Porth, 68. Sweepstakes,-lst (15s), F. Every. Nelson. 100; 2nd (7s 6d), H. Cross, Pontypool, 100; 3rd (5s), G. Jarvis, Pontypool, 99; 4th, divided between A. E. Morton, Pontypool, and Jacob Davies, Porth, 98 each. Every and Cro?s shot off the tie, Every scoring 50 and Cross 47. Tyro Team.-Divided 6 ??rt-?.0 a 50 and Cross 47. Pengam with 300 each. Caerleon and disappearing Target.—1st (silver medal and 10s), F. Every, Nelson, 95; 2nd (bronze med:ï.l &nd 58), A. E. Morton, Pontypool, 88; 3rd, divided between G. Packer, Porth. W H- Dean, Caerleon, and W. P. Reynish, Mountain Ash, with 86 each. Moving Target.—1st, A. S. Thomas, Pengam, 73; 2nd, Jacob Davies, Porth, and G. Ii. Bennett, Caerleon, 71 each. Tho tie between DaviC6 and Bennett is to be shot off at Ponty- pool on Thursday next. Aggreg.a.te.-1st (goid medal), F. Every, NeI- pon, 250; 2nd (silver medal), G. Packer, PortP, 248; 3rd (bronae medal), A. E. Morton, Ponty- pool, 246; 4th, Jacob Davies, Porth, 245. The medals, which bore the figure of the Welah Dragon, the croea-gruna, a.nd laurel wBeofcha. were given by Mr. W. H. Florid*, Newport.

To-day's Short Story. » I ————————— THE TUTOR. "Say, fellows, Jet's get rid of him. We tam't stand that sort of a teacher," said Jack Darwiin one day last April. He makes me sick—always preaching, preaching, pre Let's settle him!" shouted three or four Brom the outside of the group. "Aye, aye," came the answers, and Taffy DougLas, the fat boy. with his siow move- ments, had just opened his mourth for an "Aye!" when he caught aigfht of the new tutor looking at the boys with a frown on his face, and so he transferred the intended part of speech into another loud yawn wíhioh made the new tutor jump, whereupon all the boys giggled. "Who is to be 'settled,' Thorn?" the tutor asked of the tail boy who stood nearest him. Thorn coloured up to the roots of his hair— he had a very fair complexion and blushed easily, which led to his being called Rosie," by the others—and stammered-. I forg-I don't—didn't hear, Mr. Why- land." "Perhaps you didn't hear the bell ring for you to go back to your class either. What i« it., Blake?" demanded the young man, turn- ing to Teddy. "Wlnat, Mr. WhyLand?" asked Teddy inno. oently. Who were you going to settle as J came in?" Oh, that's only a little way we have of speaking about those Latin translations, sir." The tutor looked as though he did not believe Teddy s explanation, but he said noth- ing mora about it. Mr. Whyland was the new assistant at the academy. He had been there only a week, but. in that time had managed with his extra. rules and hard punishments to make all the boys his enemies; he did not seem to get along wix-h them somehow. Perhaps boarding school boys are hard to get along with. Dr. Arnold, president of the school, had engaged this young man to fill a vacancy on his staff of Instructors, cot bemuse he knew him perscn- ally, but because he had taken high honours at graduation, and, too. his mother was an old friend of the doctor's. "He is a very nice fellow with the men," the doctor had told his wife. "but he forgets he ever was a. ooy. I'll have a littie talk with him. He punishes too often, and the boys can t get his big-worded explanations through their beads." But Dr. Arnold postponed his little ialk too long, for the boys" settled their tutor first. That afternoon the third form boys did not make as much noise as usual, and that dear old lady. Mother Arnold, as she was affec- tionately called, scented mischief as she looked from her window out on the play- ground. The boys were grouped together, talking and gesticulating violently, and Mother Arnold thought she ought to tell the doctor about it, but he was out, and by the time he came in everything was quiet again. What transpired on the "campus" I'll tell :you just as it was said. Let's boycott him," suggested Teddy, who hadn't a very well-defined idea of what boy- cotting was. "Oh, shut up!" growled Ned Turner, a i thick-set fellow, with less than his share of brains. The only way to fix him is to fight. Take him when he isn't prepared, and two or three of us big fellows will lay him out." "That's cowardly," said Frank Snow. "Nobody but Turner would think of doing 8uch-" "Take that back!" shouted Ned, "or I'll show you who's a cow-" But Prank didn't because just then Harry Boot, the class beauty, shouted Hurrah!' at the top of his voice, and every one rushed over to where he and Taffy were seated on the fence to see what was the matter. These two boys had been separated from the other boys for quite awhile, and as Taffy announced:— "The Beauty has struck it. fellows! We'll' force old Why to resign, and I'm going to do the biggest part of it." "What?" "How?" "When?" were the questions then asked. j Be quiet, and I'll tell you," said Harry. We'll make life disagreeable for him, and make him give up teaching us. Don't any of you boys study your lessons to-night, and to- morrow make all the noise you can in class, and at evening a«saiun Taffy will do some- thing to astonish you." What?" cried Ted. "Wait and see," drawled Taffy. Only. have your rubber erasers and lots of paper I balls on hand to use." That night was very long to the expectant "beys, but they were so quiet during evening session that the tutor thought he had com- menced to have some control over his charges. But the morning dispelled the illu- sions he had on this score. Not one in the third form knew his lessons, and, what iwja worse, they all owned they hadn't studied a. bit. After supper that day, when the gong 3ounded for all pupils to retire to tbl&ir respective class-rooms, there was a half-sup- pressed excitement among the third form boys. For all Mr. Wyland's commands, no JoIle thought of studying. At last the tutor lost patience. I shall have to refer this matter to the: doctor," he began. Do," said Frank, whose dc,-k waa on the opposite side of the room from Taffy. Now was Taffy's chance. He cautiously womnted his desk, his cheeks bulged out with wind, looking like a full moon. The boys commenced to cheer, and Mr. Whyland turned in time to see Taffy standing- on tip- toe on the desk, with his mouth directly over a gas burner. That was all he saw, however, for just then Taffy's mouth opened, and a. gnst of wind from it swept down the gas burner. Immediately all was darkness, not o.nly in that room, but in the whole building. Then what an uproar there was! Rubbers and books commenced to fly in the direotioll of the tutor. Then someone fired an 'n.k- etand toward the blackboard. It did not reach its destination. Just then the door opened, and Dir. and Mm Arnold, with several of *he teachers and older boys, aared with lights and matches to srtop t!he gas that was escaping from every flameless burner. "Silence!" roared the old man, and every- one fell into the seat nearest to him. What does this mean, Mr. Whyland?" Bat jl.r. Whyland didn't answer. He was lying on the floor. The doctor hurried to him, but found him unsensible. There was a deep wound in his Sead, from which the blood flowed freely. You could have tteard a pin drop an7 time during the next fifteen minutes, the silence was so deep after Mr. Whvland had been carried to his room. Finally, Mrs. Arno'd returned. She looked worried, and the sight of her faca made the calprits feel very un- comfortable. "Boys," 3he said, "what does it all mean? Do you know what you have done ? The doctor thinks Mr. Whyla-nd will net recover from the blow given to him by that inkstand. I do not ask who threw it, but do you realise what has been done?" "Mother Arnold," said Harry, breaking the silence, -t,s my fault. I suggested putting tie gas out. I'll take the blame." "But I did it," said Taffy. two great te-ar* TOliing down his cheeks, and I suggested erasers and spitballs. I threw three rabben5 and a. book," owned Jack. And I some beans," said another. "Will be die, Mother Arnold?" It is a serious injury," said Mrs. Arnold. "But we will hope for the best. For the present punishment you will be closely oon- Ined to the house for a week, and the doctor wi'l see you later." We don't mind that," -aid Harry, choking over his words, "if only he doesn't die." There was very Little sleeping do-ne that B-i'ght at the academy, especially by the third form boy- Only one or two had gone- so far as to prepare for bed. The others stood arotrnd in awed and silent groups. After the consultation the doctors pro- •pounced Mr. Whyland to be suffering from a severe attack of brain fever. Never were boya so frightened at what they had done or 30 repentant. Mr. Whyiand's mother was ¡ telegraphed for, and late in the afternoon she arrived, accompanied by Beseie, one of her daughters. Of his five sisters Bessie was her brotrer's favourite, and the boys didn't wonder, for a. lovelier young liady they never had seen. As soon as ^he arrived the whole school fell in love with her, and would do anything that she wished. The third form boys naturally felt. a trifle shy after what they had done, but she made friends. with one and all. Lessons were quite negiected in the week I that followed, and the boya were quiet as ntico. Harry ajid Taffy made their confes- sion to the young tutor's mother, but where th "y expected to be blamed they were for- given. After tedious waiting Mr. Whyland began to recover. He would not let Dr. Arnold xpel the boys; said he himself was at fautt to make enemies and not Mends of the boya. The boys were untiring in their efforts to run errands arid do everything for him. One day, when her son was nearly well, ■Mrs. Why Van d went to the third form class- room with Mrs. Arnold, and made a little speech to the boys. I want to tell you, boys," said aae, how Rioha.rd. my only son, was brought up. Has father was a nov-ul officer, and was away part of every year before he died. and so left me tto manage the boy. Richard never went to school, as you boys do, jut I taughrf. him at "home with his five sisbera. He associated only ?with ?oBMm immul he we?t to couftl% so you  eo<? Me w?y he  too*  IE ijmii—ii ur i jirft boys, ewe'SBH ? ? <" '?M! he recovers he is going to know you better, and is sure be will like you, and be ahle to niake you understand.' His physician allows him to go out for the first time to-morrow, and he wants to see you." j Them the boys undnrtood. o wonder poor Mr. Whyland did not know how to man- age them. He had been brought up with his sisters, whom. if they were all like Bessie, must be very nice indeed, and he had been supporting them by teaching. The next day was a holiday in honour of the young tutor's recovery. Toward ncom he appeared on the steps lead- ing to the playground, supported by his mother and Bessie. He was greeted with shouts of applause, and the third form boy3 ) had humbly begged his forgiveness. He made a little speech, saying- that he trusted he should manage them better in the future, and he hoped they would always be the best of friends "And now, boys, he added, with twink- ling eyes, I have learned something new about gas, and since I have recovered I am glu-d that you did 'settle' me." Three cheers for Professor Whyland and Mias Bessie!" cried Harry, and the hurrahs could be heard for miles.

For Women Folk HOMELY rUNTS AND DAINTY DISHES:  To remove & tight fIger ring thread a -mall needle with number nfty thread, and soap the needle. Pass the head of it care- fully under the ring towards the hand, pull- ing the thread through a few inches. Wind the long end of the thread tightly and evenly round tho finger up as far as the middle joint, then take hold of the short end of the thread, and unwind slowly upward. The thre", passing again??t the ring, will gradu-I ally remove it. Inexpensive Pudding Into a. piedisli put a, little sago or tapioca. Cover with wa.ter, and put in the oven for five minutes. Peel and core four apples; place these on the eago or tapioca, and fill up crevices with a little jam; and six lumps of sugar. Cover with water and make for half an hour. This will become quite a jelly, and is a. pudding that everybody will like. To Allay Cracking of Joints Crackiing of joints is often present in per- sons cf a gouty and rheumatic nature. A good safe home remedy is heat in the form of fomentations, or hot baths, vapour or Turkish. Hub a little sulphur ointment into the joints. Try some massage. G-uard against colds, Ac. Should the cracking con- tinue consult a medical man; he will undoubtedly give some iodine of potassium, which would soon alleyi.ate the dryness of the joints, which is the oause of cracking. Steamed Whiting Procure a small fresh whiting, prepare it as though for frying, steam it for ten minutes, and then place in a hot dish. Cover the whiting with the yoke of a hard-boiled egg, pressed through a sieve, and pour round the following sauce:-Mel.t half an ounce of butter in a pan, and add to it half an ounce of flour; when mixed add a quarter of a pint of milk, a.nd stir until thoroughly smooth. 8eason with pepper and salt. The white of the egg may be chopped and added to the sauce.

 Passing Peasantries "SKEETEES!" A doctor in a mosquito-infested district of Mexico attended an American official who had sprained his wrist, and was astonished on several occasions to find the patient calmly sleeping without the customary pro- tection of mosquito-nets. Sambo," he said, at length, toO the j sufferer's coloured servant, "I cannot imagine how it is that your master can sleep with- | out mosquito-nets." "It's lak dis, boss," answered Sambo. "In de fo' part uv de night de colonel's so tipsy dat he don't pay no 'tention to de skeeters, an' in de las' part uv de night de skeeters is so tipsy dat dey don't pay no 'tention to de colonel' THE DESIRED RESULT. A very original method of proposing to a charming girl was adopted by a. young man who was of a painfully shy disposition. "Well," he remarked carelessly, I dare say I shall get married some day." "I suppose I shall, too," responded the lady dreamily. I say," he continued, wouldn't it be strange if we both get married on the same day?" Yes, wouldn't it?" And what a joke if the clergyman made a slip and, instead, of uniting us with our selected partners, married you and me to each other!" That would be a slip!" "Well, would you wish to rectify the mis- take?" "No—er—I don't think I should!"

BILE BEANS FOR THE WORKER. I FEARFUL STOMACH AND BACK PAINS I COMPLETELY CUBED BY BILE BEANS The working man's best friend best I describes Bile Beans, because if they are taken at reguLar intervals, Bile Beans keep him healthy, active, and bright. They cure and prevent those thousand little ills that so often stand between happiness and melancholy. Mr. James S. Holland, a saw sharpener, col 1 the City Saw Mills, and living at 13, Corn- wall Cottages, Popham-atreet, Essex-road, London, N., ISoatYS :1 became subject to the mftJt fearful pains in the pit of the stoma<ch, the loins, and back. They were so bad at times that I writhed in agony on the floor. I tried first one doctor and then another. They made me swallow quantities of medicine which never did me the slightest good. Two of the doc-tors wished to operate, saying I had a growth inside, but I refused and gave the hospitals a chance. At one I was told I was suffering from gastritis, at another dyspepsia, and at another that I was as sound as a beLl. But all the time I was losing flesh rapidly, dropping from 10 stone 41bs. to 8 stone 6 lbs. in six months. I could eat or drink nothing without fear. "At. last a neighbour persuaded me to try Bile Beans, and I obtained a box. I was soon eating heartily again, and without fear of the consequences. After taking a few more boxes of Bile Beans I was back at work again, to the astonishment of my fellow- workmen, who, to a man, had thought I had gone home to die. Now I am as fit as ever I was in my life. Indeed, I am the marvel of the neighbourhood." Always carry a few Bile Beans in your ve. pocket. Being gelatine-coated they will take no harm, and are an invaluable pick-me-up at this trying season. Sold only in sealed boxes, at lB. lid. or 2s. 9d. e9551

HAD A POP AT THE POLICEMAN. Andrew Cone, a Gorseinon collier, was charged at Swansea on Saturday with being drunK a.nd disorderly and assaulting Police- consta,ble Nicholls. The defendant was very disorderly, put his flat in the offioer's face, and said, I would lake to have a pop at you." The policeman gave him the desired opportunity, and the defendant on the ground tore his coat and did other damage, —The Bench fined defendant 40s. for the assault and 10s. for the drunkennœs, or a month.

I NEWPORT HOUSE ON FIRE. J Fire was found on Saturday to have taken hold of a cupboard in the kitchen of No. 15, Raglan-street, Newport, a house occupied by James Yates. How it originated is not known. Before the fire was put out (by means of a hoee pipe attached to the water tap in the scullery) the fire had spread tv the ceiling and ha4d done about 110 worth of damage.

Coagreve .s EliIir is a p y herbal medicine, used in private and public practice for 80 year. for the cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Chronio Coughs, Asthma, and Lung Complaints. It gives speedy comfort to the chest. and frees it from the obstructive t matter which makes breathing painful and difficult. Sold by Chemists Price III t. 2/9,4/6 I I per bot. Q. T. CONORLRVE, 4, LoDax. ,z; "WESTERN MAIL" PLEBISCITE. Arguments for and against compulsory Welsh in the Schools of Cardiff. NOTE TO THE BURGESSES OF CARDIFF. Read the arguments on both sides before registering your vote on the postcard sent to every burgess. These cards must be reposted not later than Monday night, the 31st inst., so as to reach this office by the first post on Tuesday, I January 1, 1907. FOR. BY ALD. ROBERT HUGHES, J.P (President of the Cardiff Cymmro- dorion Society). The teaching of Welsh as a compulsory, that is, an ordinary, subject of instruction in the Cardiff schools. To the Citizens of Cardiff,- I have the honour to direct your attention to the following, among many, reasons for the present system of making Welsh a compulsory, that is, an ordinary, subject of instruction in the Cardiff schools:- I.-THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. (a) What is meant by compulsory Welsh is the placing of Welsh In the same position in the time-tables as Eng- lish and the other ordinary school subjects. (b) Every optional subject is invariably either inem- ciently taught or abandoned. (c) The priceless benefits oi the mental training which result from the learning of a second language are universally admitted. In Wale5 only can the chil- dren of the worViuy classes obtain these benefits. Why should the parents of the children in the elementary schools of Cardilf throw away this great privilege and inheritance? (d) There is no conilici between French and Welsh, because French cannot be efficiently taught in the elementary schools of this country, but Welsh can be efficiently taught because it is the living lan- guage in the country. (e) The "elisli language has distinct commercial value in Wales, for it is demanded of persons holding official and other positions in the Principality. For example, it is necessary for county-court judges, stipendiary magistrates, and other persons holding Government appouun-.ents. It is also necessary in banks, in schools and colleges, in the Churches, in commercial and industrial circles, Ac., 4c. (f) The learning of Welsh in the elementary schools will very materially help those who are being prepared to enter the secondary schools, and there to acquire a knowledge of other modern languages. (g) The reports of Hje Majesty's Inspectors on the present method of teacaing Welsh as an ordinary or compulsory subject in the schools of Cardiff are highly satisfactory. (11) Welsh is not a difficult language to acquire. English-speaking children learn it in school with the great ,5t e. Many of the leading officials in Wales to day ar e Engi?3hmf!n who have acquired Welsh, euch as Dr. Goodall, in Cardiff, and Mr. Darlington, M.A., his Majesty's inspector of schools. II.-PilE MUNICIPAL SECONDARY SCHOOL. (a) There is no intention to make Welsh compulsory for all the scholars in this school, but only for those who are being prepared to become teachers. (b. There is no conflict between French and Welsh. The time-table can be made to include both languages. In a large number of the secondary schools of the Principality Weish and French are now being taught to the same pupils. (ci French is not taught in eh:rnent3.TY schools any- where, and a knowledge of French is, therefora, not necessary for teaching appointments in such schooie. (d) Weteh is taught in practically all the schools of Waies, and. therefore, a knowledge of Welch is an important qualification for teaching appointments in Wales, and a knowledge of Welsh does not pre- vent anyone from obtaining a teaching appoint- ment in England. (o) In practically ail the pupil teachers' centres in Wales Welsh is now treated as an ordinary, or compulsory, subject. If it is not so treated in Caraitf, the pupils from Cardiff will ba at a dis- advantage in obtaining positions in lalee. (f) All students in the pupil teachers' centre are being prepared for admiasion into training colleges for the positions of elementary cc??;i teachers, and for such positions only. Finally, may I draw your attention to the fact that, Cardiff being the chief city of Wales, ft is not only desirable, but essential to her future pre-eminence, that she shall be the chief educational centre of the Principality, the headquarters of all the national institutions, and the nursery of all national aspira- tions. ???<.??: AG ATNST. BY COUN. F. J. VEALL, J.P. (Chairman of the British League of Cardifi). The case against compulsory Welsh. In stating the case against compulsory teaching of Welsh in Cardi3 schools, I will contend it is unfair, tyrannical, and bound to handicap children, teachers, and parents. Take elementary schools. It is unfair because lessons in more useful subjects must be cur- tailed to make time for Welsh, and whatever may be the value of that language as taught in school, it cannot be effective teaching unless Vvelsh is habitually spoken in the homes, which is not the oase in Cardiff. It is tyrannical because a parent in a free country should have an inalien- able right to say what language other than English-the Empire language— his children should be taught. It is bound to handicap the children, since such subjects as drawing, history, or geography must be dropped, one entirely or all partially, if three hours weekly be devoted to Welsh, which cannot be learned effectively in so short a time. In secondary schools and pupil teachers' centres it is unfair because it is almost impossible to teach two modern languages in addition to English without detracting from the science or art subjects. It may be desirable to make one modern language other than English compulsory here, but parents should decide whether it should be French or Welsh. It is tyrannical because it will force parents who have educated their children for the teaching profession either to drop the idea or to send them into England to complete their course, or in order to keep up French and other subjects, the children must overtax their brains by giving up spare time which should be devoted to recreation to make up for those school hours occupied by the Welsh teaching. It will handicap those teachers who wish to take honours at Loadon University or elsewhere, because their rivals in England whom they will meet in the examination-hall, not having had to learn Welsh, will have had more time for.the study of those more useful and practical subjects which tell in such examinations. This was admitted in the replies from certain training colleges to the Mountain Asa Education Authority. Parents will be handicapped in many instances through their children being taught many subjects by second or third rate teachers with a knowledge of Welsh, who will have tll" preference over first-class teachers without that knowledge. Wales itself mil be handicapped when its public appointments are closed to monoglot Englishmen, because, on that being recognised, England will reta- liate upon Welshmen, and the smaller country, with a gurplue of native candidates for it own appoint-, ments, will suffer most. It Is said Cardiff may lose the loca. tion of certain Government buildings in the future should a separate Educa- tion Department for Wales be formed unless the citizens fall Into line on the compulsory Welsh question. I do not see how this can happen; but, if so, better lose them than purchase the official recognition of the city as capital of Wales at so dear a price. In conclusion, since Montgomeryshire claim to have made satisfactory arrangements for teaching Welsh effectively where required and have no wish to make it compulsory in all schools, surely Cardiff can do the same. Optional Welsh means Welch taught under beet pos- sible conditions by Welsh teachers to Welsh children with the parents in sympathy. Compulsory Welch means Welsh taught under worst possible conditions by teachers, mostly unsympathetic, to English children, with parents hostile to the whole proceedings. Mr. David Davies, M.P., publicly condemns the com- pulsory teaching of Weleh as a grave mistake, certain to react upon its advocates, and says "A nation can- not be compelled to learn a language any more than to believe in a certain form of religion." This is common-sense, and I hope all Cardiff citizens will vote In this plebis- cite according to their true convic- tions, and I appeal to those Welshmen who have not had, and do not intend to have, their own children taught Welsh not to vote for making it com- pulsory in the council schools, to which so many have no alternative but to send their children. Fairplay and no favour i6 all that is asked for.

CONSUL STABS HIMSELF. DAUGHTER'S PATHETIC MESSAGE I TO HER FATHER. At the inquest on Saturday at Liverpool on 1 the body of Colonel Robert De German, aged 52. Russian Consul at that port, who died last Thursday from self-inflicted injuries, the deceased's daughter stated that he suffered from chronic asthma. He sought relief by I smoking stramonium, which, affected hie brain like opium and made him absent-minded. Later he became nervous, and complained of headaches. A fortnight ago, when witness and deceased returned from Berlin, where he satisfactorily arranged some money matters, she went to London on a visit. Not hearing from him for a few days she wired, and he replied, "I think I shall leave you for ever." He often said impulsive things, and she did not take much notice. She wired back. Courage; think of me." He was very fond of her, and she knew of no trouble to upset him. Other evidence showed that the deceased frequently expressed a viish that he were dead. After wounding himself and before losing consciousness he told the doctor, I tried with the revolver first, but it was no use. I wanted to die quickly, so I used the dagger and put it very far in, but that did not seem to act, so I used it again." The doctor said there were two deep wounds in the breast. There was no mystery about the telegram which arrived before death, and deceased's words, Too late," did not refer to it. A verdict of Suicide while temporarily insane was returned. ===-=■==

SKETTY LADY WHO HEARD A NOISE IN THE NIGHT. Thomas Evans, a Maesteg labourer, who is on remand on a charge of burglary, brought by the Swansea Borough Police, was charged by the county police on Saturday with breaking into Lilac House, Sketty, and stealing 2s. 6d. and five keys. Prisoner is a brother to Benjamin Evans, who is awaiting trial at the quarter sessions, charged with 25 burglaries. Evidence for a remand was given, the lady of the house alleging that she heard a noiee in the night, and on going down to the dining-room found prisoner. Evans was then remanded.

A VOYAGE OF INSPECTION. Lordi Tweedmouth, the first Lord of the Admiralty, accompanied by other members of the boaTd, sailed from Portsmouth on Saturday in the Admiralty yaoht Enchantress on a. voyage of inspection of the great new dock works at Gibraltar and the extensive new docks and breakwater at Malta. Mr. Arnold Morley, accompanied the party as guest. Admiral Sir John Fisher remains in London, but the Second- Sea Lord, Vice- admiral Sir Charles Drury, is aboard the Enchantress.

BRITON FERRY GIRL DIES FROM BURNS. GwLadys Bees, twelve years of age, the da-ughter of Mr. Wm. Bees. Bteelworker, of Briton Ferry, who was severely burned on Friday in consequence of her olothes catching fire, died on Sunday. Another girl, named Mary Ann Emanuel, of SheLone-road, Briton Ferry, who also received similar injuries on Friday, still lies in a precarious condition,

CROSS-COUNTRY. BARRY HARRIERS DEFEATED BY NEWPORT. Newport Harriers are, perhops, the strongest combination of their kind in South Wales, and it occasioned little surprise that they beat Barry in a run over the Wenvoe course on Saturday by Z5 points to 37. Many Barry men ran gamely, but were out of it in the final sprints. The ground, though hard, was conducive to good times. Eddie O'Donnell and Tom Bunford, both of Barry, were easily first men home. the former doing the course in 40imin. Arthurs (Newport) ran third, and was closely followed by four of his colleagues Ocxpp (Barry) was eigihth.

HOCKEY. I Cardiff, 4 goals; Llanishen, 2 goals. I