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Passing Pleasantries. "Dill you ever have the feeling that people didn't understand you." "I "ftn hare it; I 1¡.e the telephone a great deal. "I am so g!ad your sister enjoyed her visit to Smitb." 'Oh, well, ehe is the sort of sir! who can jenjoy herself anywhere, you know." "¡e;.¡,rch young may." advised the j philosopher; "ssart-h the tjoetj. "A Bd what'-? the com-plained tits ex- pici,po.ket.. "r ones searched a poet an' all I got was a pawnticket." Maud;. Mr. Al-Irrutid is a sort of univarsal Mabel: Yes. b? is exceedingly clever. Maud: ..He ife. Sf'fKething of a, lawyer and somc-thfii-g1 of a musician. What i8 h.;(-, pro- I fe,ion? Malial: Well, the lawyers call him a I viM); .n-dtJJ,em!U3iëlins call him a la wyer, j 0 'c, Mrs. Jrc-wn: You told me i,hat -if I left my table-^loth en. all night -ths fruit-staiis woul-dNbe: gone. We'-l, I put it out last nig<nt. Mrs. Jones: {J1 conrse, the stains were gone in the morning? Mts. Brnwn: Ye-F, and so wa* the table- cloth. Pat got 011 a, crowded traincar, and was obliged -to steady hims-eli by the rail. Move np," shouted t:lC con:lucto" at every street as more passengers were taken on. Pat moved up a step each time, but at last I he got cross and yelled bac-k: — "Bedid, Oi paid to ride; {h ye expect me to walk dl the way home?" A lad was standing with his donkey 1 nd barrow in Jersey selling vegetables, when I a smartly-dressed young iman O("I!De up and asked: I say, boy, wor.id yen like to drive trae to II the Mansion House?" "Yes. guv'nor." was the smart re-olv, "but I tbink the ,harne-:s. would fit you." "Thvere!" exclaimed the wide-world traveller, after relating to his friend the thrilling, half-hour story ot perilous adventure Mont Bliyic. "That was pretty exciting, j "RatJ(>r" chimed in he friend. "I should | ju*! tbiTJk Bnt. yon hB?Tf, you've t&kt me j most of that irtorv liefo-e." j "Indeed?" exclaimed the traveller. "I'm very soiry, old man! When was that?" "Oh, ?a9t August!" care!<??y replied the l friend. "And in the four months since you have climbed to the top, succoured a fainting guide, wfetained a w.iwlc-rm-on the summit, aided two benumbed strangers on the way down, and guided an entire party to the

MR. T. VIVIAN-REKS. ¡ M R T. VIVIAN-itUES?. I COMMERCIAL MANAGER OF ). D. I DAVIS AND SONS (LIMITED). It is officially announced that the directors I of Messrs. D. Davis and Sons (Limited) have appointed Mr. T. Vivian-Bees the commercial manager of the co!'ier_\ Mr. Vivian-Bees will MR. THOMAS VIVIAN-KEES. continue to hold the appointment of secre. tary. Mr. T. Vivian-Bees, who is one of the most popular of Cardiff Bocksmen, and enjoys the confidence of every member of the mercantile community, as well as his directors, became connected with the company some twenty-six years ago. Notwithstanding thi,r.: length of service he is still comparatively yonng, being only a-bout 45 yes>.rs of age. A member of an old and respected Cardiff family, he was educated at the Academy formerly conducted by Mr. Trice in Charle-treet. and at the age of fourteen entered the office, of Mes.rl'. Hudson, Smith, WiHiams. and DYer. accountants, transferring h- services to the firm of D. Davis and Sons three year. Jter At the time of the c&nveT-ion of that undertaking into the present limited liabiliti* company in 1[.0. Mr. Vivian-Rees, who was then a confidential clerk, became the ?ecr'>- ta rv. which position he has held ever since. Msrs. D. Davis and Sons (Limited), the head of which is Mr. F. L. Davis, the chair- [ Y., au of the Fouth Waies oiliat-ion Board, is one of the most :uece"1'ill colliery undertakings in South Wales, and has an output of nearly two million tons ot coal I per a n-n ti m

SCENE AT A HOTEL. J BARMAID STRUCK WITH JUG AT j BARRY ISLAND. I Charles Campbell, labourer, Barry Island, j appeared before the Barry magistrates on Fri- day charged with doing grievous bodily harm to Nellie Cronin, a barmaid at the Marine Hotel, Barry Island. Mr. A. Jaokaon, solicitor, prosecuted. Complainant said defendant asked for a drink He was supplied by com- plainant, but there was some djse-greement over the money. Then he called for more beer, but complainant told him he had better go home. a,s he had bad enough. Defendant then pieked up a stone jug and struck her full in the face, bruising her eye and break- ing two teeth. Defendant: Did you throw beer in my Ace? "Yes, after you used vile language towards me." "And dirty water, too?" "Ye?, you called me a wicked name." "Are you a testot?er?" "I am." "Well, you ?we drunk JMt night, OT you have got a ter- rible temper." Stephen Griffiths, a barman, corroborated, and Dr. G. Gillon Irving said be found compiaiMtnt very hysterical and excited after the incident, and bleeding from 1 the nose. Polioe-oonstable Aroh having given evidence, it wae stated that Campbell had made twelve previous appearances, and defen- dant was sent to prison for a month's hard labour.

OLÄRIJr8 BLOOD UIXTVBE TIlts ramorua niedialto will elMoee the blow,mm all imps. rittee from wti*t«rer cause ariw ing. A gefe remedy for tna, Ptoton. SDres or all kinds, Boila, U«d Legs, Scrofula., Blood Eruption*, Ulcers, Glandular 8wellinp, Jte. Of ail stores, Forty ymra' Jim at imttaUaa.

Î A CARMARTHENSHIRE "GHOST" I THE SUPPOSED HAUNTED HOUSE AT LLANAETHNEY.  j LP?)to,Y/iUiams.T.Iandi!o. — Clill-RCU AND GRAVEYARD CLOSE BY THE SUPPOSED HAUNTED HOUSE" AT LLANARTHN I- Y.

PENARTH GIRLS IN PANTOMIME MISS MARY GLYXX. MISS AGNES GLYNN. [Photos G. E. and Co. I The children's pantomime produced at the Strand Theatre, London, after only four days; re-h-sarsal, was much appreciated by a large audience. The chief charm lies in the central figure of Mi."s Mary C?ynn, the beantiful chHd daAtp&r. As Cinderella she is charming, and this little maid of eleven years bas, no S doubt, a brilliant future before her. Her Roya l Highness Princess Henry of Battenberg had the child brought to her box, and personally complimented her, as she did uleso the young conductor, Moritz Lutzen. Our picture shows Mi-ss Mary Glynn as Cinderella by the kitchen fire. In the eecond I picture k; Muss Agmes Glynn, the sifter of Cinderella, who takes the pant of the Fairy Godmother. It will be remembered that Miss Mary Giynn and Miss Agnes Glynn were both born at Penarth, and appeared with great I success in "The Merry Peasant." ^————I

NEXT WEEK ATTHE EMPIRES CARDIFF. (JYRfL CLENSY, MISS YEAMANS, AND OTHERS. Cyril Cleusy and company, will be seen at Cardiff in a, new hnmorous impersonation playlet by Sydney Blow a.nd Douglas Hoare. It is entitled "The Last Chance" Supported by three other actors, Mr. Cyril Clensy plays himself, R. r;. Knowles, Harry Tate, Martin Harvey, Wilkie Bard. George Mozart, Lewis. Wallej. and Augtl-lte Van Biene (with 'cello), the scene being the inside of King Bam- booser's Kraal in Bamboozerland. To have been the original singer of the ballad, Sally in our Alley," alone gives Mise Lydia Yeamans a royal right to fame, but this lady, who is on the same bill, is also an inimitable mimic of children and their ways. Yeamans comes from Australia, though she has sailed many seas since she left home always, however, as a stage artiste. The show business is her inheritance. Her grandmother ie a famous artiste, still playing in New York, and her mother was also in tho business as may lie inferred from the fact that Miss Yea- mails hferseh was almost born on horseback in the ring. Hence her innate love of the pro- tes-sion. "I am to get down to the theatre at night." she -.ays, as I was when I first entered the profession. And to hear the appreciation of an audience is the finest music I ]mow: I wcn'd ?oo?er hear a hearty burst of appian? any time than .sit down to burst of ?iP3, ,irre than ?sit dow;l to "j a good I the born artiste. A feature of her present tour is the piano- forte accompaniment of her husband, Fred J. ritus. who knows the variety ropes from end t > end. He is a Canuck, born in Hamilton Ontario, where R. G. Knowles hails from, and though a mercantile career Wns chalked out for him, the piano was his hobby. The Quaint Q's will present a clever and amusing vocal entertainment, and charming Lily Burnand, the favourite comedienne, will render her latest song successes. Daoey and Lewis, an amusing comedy couple: J. s. Scatter, comedian; the Glenroy Troupe of International Dancers; UgO Nap, in a I burlesque Eena. "Home Without a Mother"; ind Keen and Waller, acrobatic comedians, ire other fresh arrivals. NEWPORT. FEED EARLE, THE ALASKAiS, AND I OTHEBS. » The popular comedian Fred Earle heads the bill at Newport next week, and the j Alaskas are also featured in a strong pro- gramme. The acrobatic art win be richly defined by the Alaskas. Their comedy, too, is a gem of its kind. The Alaskas have travelled the world over, and, with the excei)- tion of America, have appeared in every country, achieving exceptional success. Mr. I Alaska has, like his fair partner, been moulded in the right school—the school of experience. TIe was born in Bussia, was brought to England when he was four, settled at Manchester, and liecame a naturalised Englishman. His early associa- tion with the amusement world was with circuses, and in 1890 he and his wife became established favourites on the music-hall stage, and since then they have appeared at almost every liall of importance in Lon- don and the provinces. The .Saschoff Troupe of Russian singers and dancers, who have proved such a sensa- tional success in England and on the Conti- nent, and Paul Barnes, the American come- dian and raconteur, figure in a programme which includes Ethe! Newman, the well- known musical comedy actress, in her mono- logue "Her Wedding Day"; Roma and Bomani. the classical musicians; the Brothers Diamond, with their chair-jumping extraor- dinary; Nellie Farrell, Irish singer and expert dancer, and a new series of pictures. —

BOXING NIGHT QUARREL AT PA-NT rw A IN. Richard Roberts was charged at Merthyr on Friday witih unlawfully wounding Henry Bradley. The prosecutor, whose head was bandaged and who was accommodated with a seat in court, is a labourer living at Coed- oae-ddu, Pa.ntywa.in, and the prisoner, who 3S his brortie-r-in-law, lodges with him. On Mon- day hut some unpleasantness arose between the prosecutor and his wife. and the prisoner intervened, it being alleged that he knocked Bradley down with a poker and struck him I' with the same weapon whilst he was on the ground He sustained numerous wounds and b. the most serious of his injuries, which were attended to by Dr. Eleaaer Da neB, b<an? a cut 2?in. long on the left side I of the head. The charge w,?* reduced to n: of common assault, and the magistrates I imposed a fine of JE5 and costs, or a month. I

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LLANELLY V. ABEKAVON II AIATC-ii. I SPORTSMANLIKE ACTION OF THE ABERAVON CLUB. The following letter has been addressed to Forward by Mr. H. Leyshon, the hon secretary of the Aberavon Football Club;- Sir,—On Monday, December 13 la/st, a I report appeared in the football columns of your contemporary alleging rough play by the Llanelli* players in their game with Aber- avon the previous Saturday, December 11, resulting in serious injuries to several of our players. As this report was untrue, and, con- jtteiiuently, likely to cause the J.1anelly Club an injury, I would be pleased if you would be J kind enough to insert a repudiation in your columns. True, two of our players were iiijured, but no suggestion was ever made by them that they were caused by the ali,-ged roughness; on the other hand, both the com- 1 mittee and players are agreed that the m?tch in question wa< one of the most pieacant ever [contested between these old rivals. A simi- larly written letter was forwarded to your contemporary, but for some reason or other it did not appear. We truet you will be good enough to insert this." It so happened (writes "Forward") that I saw this match, and I left the ground with not even an impression that there had been a singla incident in the game which called for censure. To blame Llanelly for rough play in this match reminds me of an occasion when "Fiahguard" Thomas wa-s roughly handled by a newspaper critic for his foul play. Agrdn I will use the phrase, it so happened" that "Fishguard" was not play- ing in that match. The Aberavon Club Com- mittee are to be congratulated upon their thoroughly sportsmanlike action in defend- ing the much-abused and more-wronged I.Ianelly Club from one of their many unjustifiable attacks. I MR. J. L. WILLIAMS—COAL I EXPORTER. Supporters of the Cardiff Football Club will be pleased and interested to learn that Mr J. L. Williams, the popular captain of the blue and blacks, i" about to enter into'part- nership with the firm of Greenslade and Co., coal exporters, Bute Docks, and the firm will in future be known as Greenslade and Williams. Those who have the pleasure of Mr. Williams's friendship are well aware that he may be depended upon to show the same qualities of courage, determination, and enterprise which he exhibits on t'fle foot- ball field in the far more important sphere of commercial life. ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL TRIAL I TEAM. Tlle last international trial under the auspices of the Rngby Union will be played at Twickenham on January 8, when the l following are expected to represent England: I --Back. W.' R Johnston (Bristol); three- quarter backs, R. W. Poulton (Oxford Univer- ity). F. M. Stoop (Ha.rJequin?). A. Hudson (Gloucester), and J. G. G. Birkett; half-backs, A. D. Stoo-p and II. J. H. Sibree (Harlequins); I forwards, G. C. Wilson (Richmond), C. S. 1.. Roberts Guy's Hospital), Lieutenant N. A. Wodehouse (United Services), W. J. Romans (Bridgwater), E. L. Chambers (Bedford), R. 0. Lagden (Oxford University), H. Berry (Glou- cester), and D. F. Smith (Richmond).

PEDESTRIANISM. I FAVOURITE BEATEN IN POWDER- HALL HANDICAP. I The series of events in connection with the Powderhall New Year programme opened on Friday in splendid weather at Edinburgh. Cartmell (America), the champion, was drawn in the first hea/t, but he ran badly and was never in the race. Groweott, of Burnley, did not turn out in the third heat, and Eastman, the black, was beaten in the fifth heat. The final produced a great race, and the favourite was beaten. Final:- 1st, Lloyd, Edinburgh (27yds.); 2nd, J. Adams, Portobello '20yds.); 3rd. Hall, Edin- burgh (20yds.); 4th, Collins, Edinburgh (21yds.). Won by two yaids; inches between the second and third. Time, 221seo. Betting—6 to 4 on Adams, 7 to 4 agst Hall, 5 to 2 agst Lloyd, and 8 to 1 agst any other.

WELL-KNOWN ANGLKK DEAD The death occurred at Aberfeldy, Perth- shire, on Friday of Mr. William Earl Hodg- son, a well-known litterateur. Deceased was a frequent contributor to the leading Britisii journals and magazines, and was a recog- nised authority on angling, being the author of several books on the fporu

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r. For Women Folk. J- I ,-W op HDMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES i To warm up told Christmas puddingmake a. rather rich paff parte (trimm-iuge will do), on Mito S.ns?r-?!)s:?s. and place a thin &tnp ? I'? pudding 'between two lengths of paste, Bake in a quick oven, strew thickly with cantor ■sugfi-r, and serve hot. To Treat Dried Haddock In cooking aliow one part milk to three J of water: this will impart a more delicate fia\:iur and it softens the fish. I A Pillow and Wrao in One Make a pillow-covering of any pre-.ty 1 KoiteriaJ, and fot-teto one end <If -it by means ofbouHon ard. button-holes. Then make a fcCC woollen SoCàr" or shawl, which will fold (':¡sPy into '>nc Tililow-cover, and button ",t in th, icww. (In the bent or train a co-aifort- i able pillow 01 a light extra wrap will thus Í>8 available. The Wine Bowl for Parties* I Take two large baked apples, loz. of imixed ppice (cinnamon, xoace, and old ginger), and f-tit, into a c'nii pan with half u ipint cf water. Büi1 down to crte-half the quantity, strain, 13-nd pour i.n-to a bawl. Add t\\O hot Scotch ale, half a pint of sherry, a. cloves, quarter of la .pound of loaf sugar,.and the thin peel of a lemon. Grate a little ii-itmeg 011 top and serve. Currant Creams -I Hair-pint or cream, zoz. sugar, ioz. gela- tine, 2oz. currants, loz. black currant jam, lor. lemon curd. Whip the cream. add and a few drops of maraschino and the melted gelatine previously strained, mix this with the currant jam, and fill eight to ten small clariole moulds with the prepared cream. When set turn them out all a cold dish, and stew rhe currants in a little syrup and pound with a little jam. Pass through sieve; put a small quantity of the lemon curd on top of each cream, and serve. I Rice Snowballs A pretty dish for juvenile suppers: 6oz. of rice. quart of milk. flavouring of essence of almonds, sugar to tast?. pint of custard. Boil the rice in the milk with sugar and a flavouring of essence of almonds until the former is tender. adding, if necessary, a little more milk should it dry away too much. When the rice is quite soft. put it into teaciip- or small round jars, and let it remain until (-old, then tnrn the rice out on a deep glass (iih. pour over a custard, and on the top of each ball place a small, bright- coloured preserve or jelly. Lemon peel or vanilla may be boiled with the rice instead of the essence of almonds when either of these is preferred; but the flavouring of the custard must correspond with that of the rice. About three-quarters of an hour to swell the rice in the milk is the usual time.

POPULAR PANTOMIMES. I SUCCESSFUL RUN AT NEW THEATRE. CARDIFF. The outstanding features of the pantomime, "Dick Whittington and His Cat." which is having a successful run a.t the New Theatre, Cardiff, ,.re the two scenes which %ark the close of the first half of the entertainment and the concluding spectacle. The dream of Dick Whittington -on Highgate Hill is, per- haps. the best testimony to the promoters of the pantomime. In it can be seen beautiful dresses worn by charming actresses. The finale is equally effective. In addition it will be found that in Miss Isabel Dillon the management have secured one of the best principal boys. Much the same can he said of the principal girl. Miss Gladys Guy. At every performance this week nobody has been received better than little Miss Lulu Williams, the promising Cardiff lassie, who executes a pretty song and dance with the principal boy early in the evening. Her graceful movements and naive deportment saptivate every onlooker. The comic element is fully sustained by haJf-a-dozencomedians. There are matinees every Wednesday and Saturday, and cheap tickets are being arranged for people from a distance." On Thursday next large contingents, are expected from Lla neJlv "lid Penygraig and most of the intermediate stations up to Cardiff LARGE CROWDS ATTEND "MOTHER! GOOSE" The Theatre Boyal, Cardiff, is re-gaming the status it held in its best days by reason of the excellence of the Christmas pantomime, "Mother Goose." now having a splendid run on its stage. The pantomime is beautifully endowed with songs and good, sound humour, the comedians- being given plenty of scope for most laugh a-ble scenes. Miss Lillie Soutter makes1 a dashing principal boy. act- ing and singing in a most attractive manner, and she is supported by a big oompa-ny, who are as full of vivacity and fun aa an eirg is of sustenance. The- propertiee are as attractive as they are varied, a?d t?e chorus, together with the special ballet of 40 girls in the "Primrose Dell scene, charm the audiences who gather nightly to witness Mr. Jackson Withers's first and successful Cardiff I pantomime. STOLVS PANOPTICON. I AN ATTRACTIVE NEW YEAR PBOGBAMME. I At this time of the year, when the- public Hook to places of entertainment and e- attractions of a high order, the managers of such houses give of their best in the quality of the programmes. This has cer- tainly been the case in regard to Stoll's P?r.o-p?cMt. Car<Uff. and next week an excep- ¡ tionalh- full New Year'? menu has bec.?. 1 arranged. The story of Circus Life." staged cleverly and splendidly acted, will certainly be popular, for M. Jacquinet, the well-known Pr,e-ch mimic, ta.kes the leading part, and is supported by other prominent French artistes. There are several seasonable pic- tures in the list, including the laughable farce, Mr. Gadabout's Christmas," and Ali Raba" from the magnificent spectacular "Forty Thieves" pantomime. The musical side will be particularly strong, the artistes i including Mr. James Hope,. Mr. Norman Grittin, )1r. Fred Dyer, &c., whilst Mr. Bert Williams, the popular elocutionist, will recite George R. Sims's celebrated poem, 1. Fallen by the Way." There will be three maitinees-on Monda.y, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 2.30 o'clock, at which children will have special attention, and the little ones nil deserve a special treat at til is festive sea son. I

"A FAIR FIGHT." I "MOCK MEETING" SCENE AT BLACKWOOD. William Higgins and George Coleman, colliers, Blackwood, were charged at the local court on Friday with assaulting Police-1 constable Cullen at Blackwood on December. 26; and Edward Evans, sinker, and Benjamin Nethereat-t, collier, were summoned for obstructing Police-constable Cullen. The con- stable stated that the first two defendants were singing hymns and songs, and holding a kind of mock meeting, and when he re- quested them to desist they asked if they could not sing in the street the same as the Sahmtion Army. He then told them to go away, but they refused, and Higgins puvshed a cap into his face and struck him a, blow on the body. A souffle then ensued, and witness and Higgins fell to the ground. Whilst on the ground Coleman struck him a violent blow on the side of the head, par- tially dazing him, and the two men struck him several other blows. Whilst the scuffle was going on Evans and Nethereat.t obstructed him by pushing him about and deliberately getting in Itis way. At the con- clusion cf the scuffle Higgins ran away. Mr. Trevor Griffiths, Blackwood, who defended, called three independent witnesses in the persons of William Parfitt, Jehoida Jenkins, l sind William Jones, who stated that the men were not behaving disorderly, and that the disturbance was commenced by Police-con- stable Cullen., who went up to Higgins and [old him that if he did not go home he would 'run him in," and then, after puttihg his ape down 011 the wall, deliberately pushed Higgins, and put his fists up in his face, A fair fig-ht ensued. The Bench dismissed the rharges against Evans and Nethereatt, but they convicted Higgins and Coleman, and Bned them zElO each, with an alternative of two months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

OBSERVING TOURIST Aw-tib.is is a delightful spot! I wondah now if I coukl succeed in—aw—agwiculltural p,nr;;u.ïtf1." Farmer Weectle: Don't ye try it. It's all we folks kin do to make a livin' outen farmin', and tihem which tries agricul- tural pur&pots is du-rned sure to git left.

PROFITABLE PITCH. It was stated 1 at the inquest at Sou th wtark recently on William Holland, who died from injuries caused by falling off an omnibus. that he had sold newspapers in Lombard- street for several years. He made 8s. or 10s. a day, and employed an assistant at 17s. 6d. a week.

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ISOLDIER & SOLICITOF .1 DEATH OF COLONEL LEWIS Merthyr Mourns the Loss of s I Worthy. It is with deep regret that we have to It is with deep r e announce the death on Friday morning of j Colonel D. Rees Lewis. V.D., of Plas Peny- darren. Merthyr. as briefly reported in our first edition yesterday. Although unwell at, t,be time, the deceased officer, t,4 ho;i. colonel of the 5th Battalion of the Welsh llegiment, attended the evening of the Welsh National War Memorial by General Sir John French at Cardiff, and he then complained of a chill. With the spirit of a soldif-r, he treated lightly what he regarded as only a passing ailment, and he continued to attend to business until Tliurs- J day. November 75, when he went to the Merthyr Town-hall to take his seat as registrar of the county-court. Before leaving home his sisters had perceived that he was unmistakably ill. and at their request Dr. Ward, his medical attendant, called. at the municipal buildings to see him. Acting upon the peremptory orders of the doctor, he returned home at once and took to his bed, his state being so serious that he was never able to get up again. Double pneumonia developed, but the lung trouble was cleared, and on Thursday. December 2, he appeared to be in a fair way of re-gaining his strength. Complications afterwards set in, however, his heart being very much affected, and with alternating conditions, his symptoms at times being hopeful and at others giving occasion for despair, he lingered until Friday morning, when he passed away at ten o'clock. Practi- cally throughout the illness oxygen had to be administered, and on "ereral occasions Dr. Ward called into consultation Dr. Mitchell Stevens, of Cardiff. Endowed with a strong constitution, he at one stage of the illness made a wonderful recuperation, and became so much better that arrangements were in contemplation for his going when, as it was thought, he would be well enough to do so. For a few days past he b-ad bepit able to get. out of bed, and, indeed, sat up on Thursday, but on Friday morning he had a sudden relapse, death being due to angina pectoris. He hd never been attack; <1 by any dangerous complaint until two years ago, when he was found to have a malignant ulcer of the tongue. This mischief was dealt with in time, and an operation by Sir Alfred Fripp, the eminent London surgeon was so successful that the colonel made a rapid recovery. He was advised to take a long holiday after his discharge from the nursing home in which he had been staying, but, with that devotion to duty to which at )agt he became a martyr, he resumed work l bielfo?re? taking a sufficient period of rest. and it was noticeable that he was never again so robust as he had formerly been. The days when the colonel was going through this crisis were days of great anxiety to Merthyr people, and when it became known that he had em?,5??e'd (sp-fely from the ordea) there was much rejoicing. It had been hoped that he would have been spared for many years, but now sorrow rests upon the community with a heavy pail. SOLDIFR AND GENTLEMAN CoJonel Lewis, who was a bachelor. was born on December 28. 1843, and was the eldest son of Mr. Lewis Lewis, who for many years was clerk to the justices of Caerphilly Higher and Miskin Higher. On his mother's side he was a cousin of the late Lady Lewis. He was educated first at Swansea1 Grammar School and then at Melksham, and after completing his scholastic course he was articled to- the profession of a solicitor with Mr. Frank James, father of the present Mayor of Merthyr. He passed his examinations with great credit, and he wa- admitted to the practice of the law in 1856. In that same year he entred into partnership with Mr. Robinson Smith, who was celebrated for his powers of advocacy, and in 1868 Colonel John Jones became a member of the firm. Just before the third partner came in a branch df the practice was established at Swansea, and this was kept on until 1877. Mh Robin- son; Smith then went out of the partnership, taking pver the Swansea clientele. the busi- ness at Merthyr still being carried on by the two remaining partners, the connection between whom subsisted to the end with- out; the occurrence of any single 'discordant incideut. in the year 1861. when he became It was in the year 1861. when he became articled, that Colonel Lewis, animated by that spirit of patriotism which distinguished him throughout life, joined, as a private, the oM 12th Glamorgan Bille Volunteers. After two years he became a corporal, and remained so until Janua.ry, 1^65, when he resigned on account of removing to' London. In the Metropolis he joined the London Bifte Brigade as a. private, and after twelve months' occupancy of that rank returned to Merthyr. TIe re-enlisted in the 12th Gla- morgan as a private again in 1867. and in March of the following year he was advanced to a corporalsbip. In March, 1872, he was promoted sergeant, and on the 25th tf August in the same year he received the commission of ensign. During the ensuing month the rank of ensign was abolished, and he was appointed lieutenant. In March, 1875. he was made captain. At this time the' 12th Gla- morgan had become merged in the 2nd Administrative Battalion of the Glamorgan Volunteers, and this 2nd Administrative Battalion subsequently developed into the 3rd V.B. Welsh Begiment. In March, 1882. he was gazetted major of the newly- constituted battalion, and in July of that yea.r be qualified as a field officer. He passed the field officers' examination in tactics in 1884, and in 1885 he became lieutenant-colonel, the commission of honorary colonel being given him in 1888. When the regiment was divided he was appointed to the command of the A Battalion. In 1902, upon the death of Colonel Pearson R. Cresswell, C.B., he became colonel-commandant of the whole regiment, and he held that appoint- ment until 1907, when, under the age limit regulations, he retired, after having had his period of service extended for three years. The colonel was one of the first batch of officers in the country to receive the V.D. He took part in numerous reviews, including the Jubilee Review before the late Queen Viotoria, at Aldershot in 1887, and he com- manded the battalion on various occasions I before King Edward and the Prince of Wales. As colonel-commandant he brought the regi- ment to a very high state of efficiency, and it became the strongest battalion in the kingdom. OFFER FOR THE FRONT. I So great was his influence and prestige I that men displayed the utmost eager- ness to join the ranks under his leadership. He saw to it that his men were provided I with proper clothing and equipment, and although in camp he exacted strict disci- pline, he was ever mindful of their comfort. It was a most unfortunate happening that the colonel had to resign just at the crucial time of the transition from old Volunteers to new Territorials, for, with his great experience and tact and his magnetic -per- sonality. his services during that cri,js would have been of immense value. However, he had conferred upon him recently the l honour of being made honorary colonel of the 5th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, Territorials, and in that capacity he attended the opening by General Sir John French of the Welsh National War Memorial at Cardiff. In 1894 the colonel was presented by the officers and non-commissioned officers of the Merthyr detachment with a, full- length portrait of himself in uniform, painted by Mr. G. F. Harris. This picture, splendidly executed, he handed over to the corps, and it now adorns the walls of the Merthyr Drill-hall. Upor. his final retirement from the reci- ment the offierers entertained him to a far- w< II dinner at Pontypridd, and the sergeants gave him a beautiful album address whioh contained all their photographs It was as a soldier that the colonel was best known, and it was in the military side of his life that his heart most delighted. He offered to go out to the front when a call was made for volunteers during the South African war, but the "War Office did not avail themselves of his services. Whilst, on the one hand, the Merthyr people were thankful for this, because they were loth to part with him, even for a little while, yet, upon the other I hand, they felt a sense of regret, because they 'knew tih11.it if he had gone out and opportunities had come in his way he would have been certain to do brave a,nd glorious deeds. PUBLIC OFFICIAL. f Colonel Lewis first public appointment came in 1377, when ihe was elected clerk to the Merthyr Burial Board. The board became absorbed in the urban district council, and he continued to hold the office until it was extinguished by, payment of compensation. In 1880, upon the deaIth of Captain Russell, he was chosen to fill the important post of registrar of the Merthyr County-court, and he also became high bailiff upon the demise of Mr. John Daniel Thomas. He was appointed clerk to the justices in 1682 upon the death of his revered father, and foe received the appointment of clerk to the borough magistrates wheu Merthyr *as granted a separate commission of the peace. The work devolving upon him by this occupancy of these offices was hard, but the colonel revelled in work, and the duties were puncti!iousty discharged, without the "iig'ht?st legitimate caose of complaint arising. Th? coJ?ne? wa« am en1h() '?fe?ma?on. H? was P?f. of thM mot?r lodge, t?u I?ya! 'o Iwi-, No. 110, in 1M% Omd-he paeeed the chairs of the Prince Llewelyn and Fforest Ijodges. A chapter of the Royal Arch W3,$ founded at Merthyr under his naane, the D. ReesLoewis Chapter, of whioh he was the first. Z, and, besides having been Z of the Naunton Da vies Chapter, he bad held high rank in the Order, as Past Registrar. Junior Warden, and Senior Warden of the Province of the Eastern Division of South Wales. EDUCATIONIST AND OHUBCHMAN. His wcrk in connection with education will I always be remembered with sincere grati- tude. He was for many years chairman of the managers of the Merthyr County School, an institution which he did a. good deal to secure, and he expended hundreds of pounds in giving prizes and scholarships. Indicative of his patriotism as a Welshman, the prizes included rewards given t,;) those students who shewed the greatest proficiency in the Welsh language. The colonel t-ook an active part in the formation of the Merthyr Chamber of Trade, aiid for a considerable period he acted as secretary. He rendered substantial assist- ance to the Merthyr General Hospital, of which he was a vice-president and a member of the executive board. In 1893 he held the ancient office of High-consta-bJe of Caer- ( pbilly Higgler, wihich is at present- merged in the mayoralty. In that year the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales took place, and 'he organised a memorable demon- stration in celebrat-ion of that auspicious event. The Volunteers were taken up to the Tihsmastown tips, where they fired a feu-de- joie, and all the school-children of the parish were entertained to tea in their various schools. A staunch Churchman, Colonel Lewis dis- played considerable interest in the restora- tion of the old parish church of St. Tydfil, a.nd of the peal of eight bells hung in the new tower he was the donor of one. the other donors being his kinsman, Sir William Thoma-s Lewis: the late Mr. W. Jenkins. Cc-nsett: the children of the late Mr. E. Wil- liams, Middlesbrough; Mr. E. P. Martin, then of Dowlais; the late Mr. William Thomas. Brynawel; Mr. Thomas Morgan. Pennsyl- vania, U.S.A., and the late Mr. Herbert Kirkhouse, Tylorstown. For the past- few years the colonel had been parishioners' warden. When the National Eisteddfod of Males was last held at Merthyr he was chairman of the executive committee. It was confidently expected that the -great gathering would be a financial success, but the monetary result was deeply disappoint- ing both to himself and his co-workers. CITIZEN AXD CONSEBVATIVE. Proud of his native town. and -desirous to lift it to a higher plane, Colonel Lewis played a conspicuous part in trying to obtain the charter of incorporation which it now enjoys, and lie was one of the stalwarts to whom Merthyr is chiefly indebted for the possession of this privilege. An institution which enlisted his earnest sympathy was the Young Men's Christian Association, and he exhibited special interest in the scheme now culminating in the building for the Merthyr branch of a permanent home at Pontmor- lais. He took upon himself the responsibility of acquiring the land upon which the premises are about to be erected, and he signed the building contract, thus ma.king himself personally liable to the contractor. Horticulture was to him a pleasing pas- time. He was president of the Merthyr Horticultural Society, and a very successful exthibitor at its annual shows. In politics the colonel was an ardent Con-, servative. and lie acted as election agent for Sir William Thomas Lewis and again for Mr. Herbert Clark Lewis' when they sought the suffrages of the constituency. Had the colonel consented he might himself have been Unionist candidate, but he could never be prevailed upon to stand for Parliament. Foul' or five years ago he was appointed a justice of the peace for Breconshire, and sat at Cefn, presiding always in the absence of Colonel Jones, his partner, who is chairman cf the tench, and this year he was one of those nominated for the office of high- sheriff to the county. NATURES NOBLEMAN. The deceased gentle-man had illanystriling characteristics. Wo have already spoken of his wonderful appetite for work. That work he did in a marvel lonely methodical way. He was never flurried. He was approachable to the very meanest person, and his equani- mity of tamper was c?uite unique. To Every- body who was brought into touch with him, however bumhle, be was the very personifica- tion of kindness, and no one lent a more patient car to tales of poverty or distress or gave suppliants more bountiful relief. In short, he was "one of Nature's gentlemen." By his death Merthyr has been plunged into general mourning, for of all the sons to which she has given birth he was undoubtedly* the most beloved. Not merely was lis beloved, but he was really idolised by the townspeople of high and low degree. Take him for all in all we never shall look upon his like again," is the sentiment uppermost in the mind-s of his fellow-citizens who knew his nobility of character, his blameless life. No man ever showed a higher conception -of true citizenship. There was not a move- ment initiated or an Institution founded for the good of t,h4 town with which he was rot prominently identified, and in the sacred cause of charity, in succouring the poor and needy, he wa.s an unwearying philanthropist. Ostentation he abhorred, -and the extent cf Iris benefactions was known only to himself. A MEMORABLE PRESENTATION. In experienced wha.t he was fain to, confess to he the proudest moment of his life. The occasion was a meeting at the Drill-hall, when he was presented by his friends and fellow towns- men with a marble bust of himself, executed by the eminent Welsh sculptor, Mr. Goscombe John, R.A.; also with a handsome address in book form containing the names of sub- scribers and i1Iut.rated with local views, and several magnificent pieces of silver plate. When the colonel was approached he. with his usual diffidence, first urged the pro. moters of the testimonial not to pfoceed with it. This suggestion was not acted upon, though it was agreed not to canvass, but to a,llow subscriptions to come in quite volun- tarily, a.nd in a few months no iess than £ 570 was placed in t;he hands of the treasurer without the solicitation of a pennypiece. Mr. D. W. Jones, who occupied the chair at the meeting, expressed the hope-unhappily, unfulfilled—that Colonel Lewis would live long to serve the interests of his town and country. "His life," continued Mr. Jones, has been an inspiration to his fellow-towns- men. His high ideals, his example 3.<1 devotion to the public welfare, have sing-led him out as a man of the highest honour, a.nd his name will be remembered by gen,era,t,ion-s of Merthyr men." SIR AV. T. LEWIS'S TRIBUTE. Mr YVimam Thomas Lewis, by whom the formal presentation of the bust was made. remarked in the co-urse of his speech that from a very early period of his life he had not only conceived a very high sense of duty, but had followed it out on every occasion, publicly and privately, and had devoted his time and money most generously to the furtherance of everything having for its object the advance- ment of his native town and fellow-citizens, irrespective of creed or party. "In all matters, great and small, with which Colonel Le'.vis hai identified himself," said Sir Wil- liam, "he has most enthusiastically and thoroughly fulfilled his duty, and as a, loyal and true citizen his exemplary life is a fine example for generations of Merthyr boys to follow." THE FUNERAL. I The funeral, which will be of a military I character, will take place on Wednesday next, leaving Plas Penydarren at two j o'clock. I

BOXING. l FRED WELSH TO APPEAR AT J NEWPORT. I The promoters of the assault-at-arms which will take place at the Drill-hall, Stow Hill, Newport, this evening, have received the definite assurance that Fred Welsh will appear M FARLAND COMING TO ENGLAND. According to a cable received in London it seems highly probable that Packie M'Farland, the only boxer who ever obtained a decision over Fred Welsh, will be in England in a few days expressly to meet the Pontypridd champion. Welsh has always disputed the justice of the decision, and would probably delay his visit to America to ) tackle Battling Nelson for the world's j honours in order to prove his contention. DELANEY V. PRIEST. I An interesting contest is announced to be decided at the Badminton Club, Cardiff, 011 Monday next, when Fred Delaney and Jack Priest will meet for the best of fifteen rounds for 110 a-side and a club puree; Jim Driscoll being referee. Delaney was reported in a contemporary as having recently appeared at Hull, and it is only fair to the Cardiff boxer to correct an error, the man announced as Delaney" not being the. well-known local man.

GREAT BOXING CARNIVAL. SATURDAY, JANUABY 1st, 1910. "DRILL HALL. NEWPORT. TEN-BOUND CONTEST between FRED DYER, of Cardiff, and YOUNG BASHAM. of Newport, for E23 a-side and a Purse. TEN-BOUND CONTEST between MUNROE GRAINGER, Cardiff, and TWIGQY DAVIES, Pontypridd, for a Purse. The following well-known men will box:- Boyo Driscoll, Phoenix Manuel, Harry Jones. Young Probert. W. Davies, Young Dando, Never Jones. Councillor PETER WRIGHT will Wretrtle in JuvJitsu and other styles. Reserved Seate Me. 6d.. 5s., and 3s.; Unre- served 2s. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs. Wooley and Sons. 21, Commercial-street; and the Adjutant, Drill-hall, Stow Hill, Newport; a.nd of Mx. Harry Marks, 7, Ooldstreajri-ter- race. Cardiff 4678 To STOP a OoH or cOE a Cong* take HAVMAK'S B-ALSAM. ft works li e a cbaim. Reliable, pleasant- .and,mle far obildrr.Of all Citetmsls and Starve. e- i

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WALES V. TRACE. 0 —— I TO-DAY'S INTER-N.ATIOZ, AT SWANSEA. I —-——— ARRIVAL OF THE FliCil I TEAM. I J PROMISE OF INTEHE?C I J GAME. The French Rugby team to plai" ale's arrived in London at four o'clock ollda-y, and reached Swansea at a late hour lame evening. Mr. Rutherford, the secretary, s the crossing had been a rough one, andarly all the members had been ill. Most hem looked it, and this may affect thelay. Mr. Rutherford also said that the te-was not so strong as French erithiasiast!bu Id have liked, although it contained maq)ro- vincial players than usual. The daixed was an unfortunate one, as French flies unite on New Year's Day. „ There are four important changes the team as originally chosen, the abtees being Communeau, wlio has alwa.r:ap- tamed the French side; Varver, the betoll- back in France, who was unable to mithe journey for family reasons; Cordene.nd T'nid. When the French team passed thro-ligar- diff by the down mail last night ;n- dragon" met them at the Great WTn Railway Station. He ascertained f.rlld. Brennus. the president of the French 411, that the party numbered 21. Four of sir selected players had cried off owing the New Year celebrations in France, buhe side was a very strong one. They regfed their forwards as particularly goodie halves worked together very well, ancle three-quarters were splendid. The e team are very fast, especially the bs. Their passing is very good, but Lanete captain, is the only man who has plaY.n Wales before. "French football," said M. Brennus, 's improved very much. and when the lAh tea,m come to France next year I hay think they will beat its by more than a points. The team we are playing to-moiy- I regard as the best we could play agat Wales." Also travelling with the French team v* Mr. Rutherford, of the French Union, < M. Manau. the football critic of the P4 journal "L'Auto." The local arrangements have all been 1 fected by Mr. Walter Rees. aided by officials of the Swansea Club. Although match is not regarded with the sa seriousness as other international match it is regarded its a splendid prelimina canter for the Welsh team, and great in] rest will be taken in the way they will pi form. Victory is probably assured for t home side, but the French team are sure put up a good game. The "gate," of coursj will not reach ordinary international dimel sions. but it should not be forgotten that £ 5 was taken in the match against France Cardiff, which means a big crowd. THE TEAMS. WALES. Back: J. Bancroft (Swansea). Three-quarter backs: II. T. Maddocks (LOl don Welsh), W. J. Trew (Swansea). J. P. Joii4 (Newport), and R. A. Gibbs (Cardiff). Half-backs: Owen (Swansea) and Joilk (Swan.sea). Forwards: T. Evans ILlanelly), Ivor Morga (Swansea), P. D. Waller (Newport), Beddo Thomas (Newport), C. M. Pritchard (Newport J. Webb (Abertiilery), J. Pullman (Neath), an Ben Gronow (Bridgend). FRANCE. t Back: Meurath (S.C.U.F.). Three-quarter backs: Brimeau (S.B.U.C.)f Houblain (S.C.U.F.), Burgun (B.C.F.), ail( Lane (R.C.F.) captain. Half-hacks: Martin (F.C. de Lyon) and May, sennie (S.T.). Forwards: Thevenot /S.C.U.F.), Maioriat (F.C.L.), Boudreao (S.C.U.F.), Beaurin (S.F.), Hourdebaight (S.B.TT.C.). Guillemin (R.C.F.), Irasse (S.B.U.C.), and Laffite (S.C.U.F.). R.C.F.—Racing Club de France, of Paris. S.B.U.C.-Stade Bordelais Universite Club, Bordeaux. S.C.U.F.—Sporting Club tPnivrt-site de France, Paris F.C.L.—Football Club de Lyon, Lyons. S.T.—Stade Toulousiau. ToulouseA S.F.—Stade Francaie, Paris.

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