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ACTRESS'S ADVENTURE THE Weet London magistrate yesterday remanded Alfred Heales, aged 27, a tailor's, manager, charged with using insnteng lan- guage and behaviour, whereby a breach of the peaoe might have been occasioned. 3Iiee Marie Duiican, an actress, stated that at twenty minutes to one YESTERXIAY morning she was returning home from the Broad-way Theatre, N-EW CROSS, where she was playing, and as she proceeded along FULHAM PaJace- road tli-O defendant came up cioee to her, and spoke to her. She told him she would give him in chame if he did not go away. He exclaimed. "Don't be dramatic." She struck him, and he produced a revolver, AND ex- claimed, "All right; I'm not alone." At the sieht of the revolver she hurried aoroas the road to a poliee-eergreont, AND the defendant was taken into custody. The man was A stranger to her. Mr. Hanson (for the defen. dant; I have no questions to ask the lady. All I desire is, on behalf of the defendant, to apologise to her. The polioe-SERG-eaat stAMed that he took the revolver from the defendant, ASII found that it oontaiued one blank cartridge. The man had in his possession A box CONTAINING 44 other blank cartridge. Mr. Hanson said he could not justify the defendant's oonduct, and wished to EXPRESS XEARRET that the young LADY had been SUB- jeoted to this annooraztoe.

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The Ion in the Street I -—— 1 Nations may die, and Empires become but a momcfry; Parliament may put on new taxes; rates may jump like a springbok looking for his breakfast, only, unlike the animal, not coming down again; the tail of Halley's Comet may sweep half of us off the globe; almost any misfortune may befall the free and independent Briton; but, through and above all, he will demand the right to wear just that amount of hair on his face that he chooses—or, if he prefers it, none at all. Leaving school, the ordi- nary fellow looks anxiously for the first sign of some hirsute adornment, and encourages with seal and cunning (and not a little subtlety) the slow arrival of the manly moustache. Then comes the re-action caused by the nuisance of constant shaving. Like life itself, Nature's covering for the jaws and lips is not always what it seems to be; and, even though the King and the Prince of Wales indulge in beards, the ultimate question with most young men resolves itself into the choice of a military mous- tache or the cleric's clean shave. Whiskers and beards are in the minority, even though nursemaids have been heard to declare that a kiss without a moustache can only be compared to a boiled egg without salt. However, ladies other than those who prefer the chaste salutes of gallant guardsmen and brave guardians of the peace have been known to favour the clean, seraphic face. To say the least, a straggling moustache is liable to tickle, and it is not always nice to be obliged to sneeze more or less violently, especially when it is undesirable to let papa become aware t-hat Reginald is being harboured in the dimly-lit drawing-room. These and other considerations lead one to ask, Is the moustache about to disappear from the faces of the majority of the popula- tion of these islands? It almost looks as if fashion was tending in that direction —at least, judging from one's acquaint- ances. Attention has been recently directed to the history of this particular hirsute adornment, and not so very long ago the directors of the Bank of England issued an order for the clerks not to wear moustaches during business hours! This remarkable order afforded the public so much amusement that it was soon can- celled. Hull was one of the earliest towns in which the moustache was worn among policemen—the Watch Committee pass- ing a resolution in 1859 permitting them to wear a beard and a moustache if they think fit." Nowadays Watch Com- mittees have other matters to attend to. A mowstache is not always regarded as 1 "professional," and even in the busin-sa —— — J atmosphere prejudices have been known I to exist. The head of a leading firm of London drapers refused at one time to I employ shopmen who wore a moustache or those who parted their hair down the middle. The -sentiment extended to the liberal professions. Barristers had a long fight for the moustache, and to-day it is not so largely worn as in ether profes- sions. The bishops in most instances opposed it, and at the present time moustaches are not popular, more espe- cially among the High Church Party. In 1S92 quite a sensation was caused when it became known that the then Arch- bishop of York did not approve of the moustache among the clergy. It was I about 185,3 that the beard movement took hold of the English people. The Crimean war had much to do with it. Our soldiers were permitted to forego the use of the razor, as the hair on the face protected them from the cold and attacks of neuralgia. About this period only one civilian of position in England had the hardihood to wear a moustache. This was Mr. George F. Muntz, member of Parliament for Birmingham. The enlightened electors, however, did not f take kindly to the bearded politician. An oiffcer candidate on one occasion received an intimation from the leader of his party that his moustache might pre- judice him in the eyes of the rural popu- lation. The candidate replied that he was ''determined to face it out." Concerning the purity of foods, the public are much at the mercy of those who administer the laws that have been made for their protection. In Glamorgan the County Council, through its Local Government Committee, have done much to prevent the sale of adulterated goods. A large portion of yesterday's meeting was taken up with the consideration of police reports on samples taken for the public analyst and the sequel in the police courts. As the clerk (Mr. Mansel Frank- len) remarked, there is little to deter in 15s. fines. There are few worse kinds of misdemeanour than those which attack the workers and their pockets. As a matter of fact, if we believe all that is told us, few articles of food are really pure. But, such as they are, the public should get them at their best, and magis- trates are only doing their duty by imposing smart fines on those brought before them for attempting to sell some- thing that does not answer truthfully to the description by which they are offered to the trusting public. The magistrates ought in all cases to consider the larger and more imporUint interests of the public. Though I can hear nothing about the very important matter of tobacco, it will come as very good n-aws that the Cardiff Parliament are taking off the duties on tea, coffee, and sugar. Unfortunately, the Imperial Government are not likely to take much notice of what is done in the Welsh Metropolis, though, if this is the trend of local politicians, it would seem a good thing for Wales to go in for Home Rule. There are other taxes that might be abolished, and a Parliament I working in this spirit, with no obnoxious Second Chamber to over-ride their deci- sions, might go a good way towards mak- ing everybody happy. To start with, we might get free cigars, have our rent paid by the State, and liberty to run up a weekly bill at the butcher's and the grocer's to the extent of a few shillings a week, or, better still, we might get our pensions at 21—and as many shil- lings. However, while complimenting the Cardiff Parliamentary Society on their good intentions, it must be remembered that we have not yet even a Secretary of State, and any money that may be at hand will be wanted for building fine new Houses of Parliament when devolution comes. It seems that we must wait a little longer for "the good time coming."

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CARDIFF TRADES COUNCIL Mr. J. T. Clatworthy, of the CkxtkrirameTs, Union, the new president, took the chanr for the first time at the meeting of the Cardiff Trades and Labour Council held at the Law Courts on Thursday. Mr. Graham directed attention to the lax way in which, he said, the Act for the feed- ing of necessitous school-children was being administered in Cardiff. He moved a, resolu- tion, which was carried, condemning the evil, and directing the attention of the city council to the matter. Mr. Edward Lewis, one of the auditors, commenting upon the balance-sheet, said that towards the balance due to Sir William I Croesman they had reoeived L33, so that their present liability to the labour knight, accord- ing to his society's showing, was cl4g. The council extended a cordial welcome to Mr. O. W. Owen, divisional officer under the Board of Trade Labour Bureaux, and Sir Willia-m Crossman, who AMENDED at the council's request to explain the working of the Labour Exchanges. Sir William Cross MAN said that he was encouraged very much in his work by receiv- ing intimatdon from several large employers of labour in the district that they were pre- pared to work their labour through the exchange. The Cardiff Exchange had done really excellent work, and had already found work for a large number of men. Mr. Owen stated that an advisory oom- mittee for the settlement of labour disputes arising out of exchanges would shortly be elected for South Wales.

I MR. OLIVER JONES'RECORD I If only in contradiction of the rumours which have been current in the electoral division of Dinaa Powis concerning the can- didature of Mr. Oliver H. Jones, J.P., who ha.s been the representative on the Glamor- gan County Council ever since its establish- ment, it may be interesting to give his record of attendances at council and committee meeting. Since Mr. Jones was elected twenty-one years ago-and he Mas been returned unopposed ever since-103 meetings of the council have been held, and Mr. Jones has attended 80. There have been 103 meet- ings of the standing joint committee, õI which Mr. Jones is chairman, and he has attended 98; finance ooimrfiittee—87 meetings, TO attendances; local government committee -111 meetings. 79 attendances; technical instruction committee—76 meetings, 47 attend- ances; Parliamentary committee—43 meet- ings, 27 attendances. Mr. O. H. Jones has taken an active part in the administration of primary and secondary education in the county, and believes in the wise and discreet iadministration of the Small Holdings Act.

I Sensati-onal M-u rd-e-r T-ria-I I COUNTESS AMONG THE PRISONERS VENICE, Wednesday. The trial will begin on Friday before the Venice ASSISES of the four persons charged with being concerned in the murder of the Russian Count Kamaro-wski in September, 1907, a crime whioh created aa immense sen- sation at the time. The defendants are- M. Naumoff, a Russian, who is alleged to be the actual murderer; A Russian lawyer, named Prilukoff; A Russian Countees Tarnowska; and Her maid Perrier. Prior to the daite of the crime, Count Kamarowski had been living for some time in the Oampo Santa Maria del Giglio. On the day before the murder three men were seen loitering outside his house. They proved to be members of the RUSSIAN Secret Police. On September 4 Naumoff gained access to the houee, and in spite of the servant's attempts to prevent him, forced his way into the count's apartments, where he drew a. revolver and fixed five shots at him. He then left the house and proceeded to the railway station, but was arrested at Verofna Station on the following day. Count Kamaroweki was immediately taken to the hospital, and, though he was seriously wounded, it was not thought at the time that his life was in danger. He died, however, on the morning of the 8th. On the day of the death an important development arose. The Vienna, police arrested M. Prilukoff and the Countess Tar- nowska, on the charge of being concerned in the crime. From inquiries made it seemed that intimate relations had existed between the four principals in the drama; indeed, it was alleged that the countess was engaged to Count Kamarowski, and was on her way to him when she was arrested. But of one highly significant, fact there was no doubt. During the August preceding his death Count Kamarowski's life had been insured in Vienna for £20,000 in favour of the countess, and he had also made her his sole legatee, his fortune being considerable. M. Prilukoff was formerly a well-to-do lawyer in Moscow, and appears to have been on affectionate terms with the countess. Naumoff's position is not quite clear, but the prosecution alleges that he was infatu- ated with the countess, who, in collusion with the lawyer Prilukoff, worked on his jealous fe-elin-gs and instigated the crime, their objeat being at one and the same time to do away with Count Kamaroweki and to remove Naumoff, who -would be arrested for the murder.—Press Association Fo-reign Special.

I 1 • WHISKY AS NSECTICIDE." I On a charge of having corruptly given a gallo-n of whisky to Charles Kidd, a gardener in the emfploy of Captain Starkie, of Huntroyde, Padihaan (Lanes), Herbert Cut-! bush, of the firm of William Cutbush and Son, of Highgate Nurseries, was committed at Marylebone yesterday to take his trial at the Lancashire Assizes; and H. R. Halden, a. traveller at the nurseries, was also oom- mitted. Bail was allowed. A second sum- mons, accusing Cutbush of having given to John Brown, a gardener employed by Lord Cowley. an account for goods supplied which contained faice statements, was adjourned for a fortnight. It was stated that about Christmas, 1906, an order was sent to Messrs. Cutbush, asking them to forward to Mr. Kidd one cafe of Cutbush insecticide, 3Qs." The order was interpreted at Highgate Nur- series -without the slightest difficulty iurto a ca-.e of whisky, said counsel, and whisky was forwarded to IYlr. Kidd, and it was charged as "bulbs" to Captain Starkie at 12s. more than the whisky cost.

DYING MAN IN THE DOCK With blanched face, hollow cheeks, a-nd sunken eyes, Phillip Rood a middle-aged man, with bushy, sandy beard, hobbled into the dock at London Sessions yesterday with the assistance of two WARDERS Every now and then he was attacked by violent fits of coughing. In the opinion of the prison doctor he was liable to die at any time. Evidence was given that he had previously served the following sentences foT theft and fraud;- 1880.-Twelve months' imprisonment. 1886.—Twelve months 1889.—Ordered to be detained during his Majesty's pleasure. 1892.-Detain,ed on similar order. 1895.—Five years' penal servitude. 1901.-Flive years' penal servitude. 1907.—Five years' penal servitude. While this evidence was being given the '1.0." prisoner sat. neipiessiy in TIle earner 01 the dock After the doctor's evidence Mr. Wallace, K.C., ordered the men to be at once taken to the workhouse infirmary and he was removed in a special conveyance.

PLEA TO ABOLISH DIVORCE ———— Lord Halifax spoke strongly yesterday at a meeting of the London Diocesan branch of I the Mothers' Union in favour of the abolition of divorce. People said, he observed, it was hard that a man. or a woman should be tied to an unfaithful partner, and that there should be no relief. It was hard, but there were many things that were harder in this life. The point was not whether it was hard, but whether it was a trial God intended them to bear. The Christian Church had ever held the indaesol ubiJity of Christian marriage. If they were to struggle for purity in the home and purity of the family, their first duty, he urged, was to use all the means in their power to get the law of divorce aJtered. The present Royal Com mission was a, good ocpor- tunity of setting on foot an agitation not merely against the extension of the law of divorce, bat against that law itself.

THE LOST WARATAH A sequel to thcí loss of the Waratah was heard at Swansea County-court on Thursday, when Judge Bryn Roberts was asked by M. Charles Phillips (Ingledew, Sons, and Phillips) to apportion immediately the sum of C272 which had been paid Into court by the owners of the ill-fated vessel in reepeot of the PRESUMED death of the chief officer. Charles Owen. The vessel had never been heard of after leaving Durban last July. The young widow, Mrs. Lilian M. Owen, of Westcross, Swansea, stated she intended sail- ing for Australia on April 6, and aaked that the Compensation money 6hoifld be paid her out of court. His Honour apportioned X182 to the widow, ordering it to be paid forthwith. The rest, £9(), he ordered to be invested for the benefit of the infant daughter, with a view of trans- ferring it to a court in Australia, having jurisdiction of the estates of infants.

LIVING BY HIS WITS George Henry Fooock, a co-nfeotfoner, WAS 'brought up on remand at South-Western Police-court yesterday charged with obtain- ing money by fraud firom Edward Townsend, & retired (publican. The prisoner succeeded in obtaining from Mr. Townsend about Ila, on the representation that he was negcrtiia- ting for a loan of .£400. on the security of a leasehold esta;te at Bayswater, of which, he said, he was port owner. Detective WilLs said the prisomer had been obtaining his living by his wits for some time. Sentence of SIX IDIO'lIIths' hard labour was paaged.

SEVEN DIALS RIOT On a number of charges of assault arising out of a, riot in Seven Dials, in wthieh some 300 roughs and forty police officers came into conflict, William Drisooll and Thomas Nicbolls were committed for trial yesterday at Bow-street. Charles Schultz, deputy of the lodging-house where the riot took place, steuted that Driscoll bit him in the calf taking out a piece of flesh.

A COOL THIEF I It was stated of a woman charged at Willes- den yesterday 1V!i.1.h boot-stealing that on one occasion she stole a pair of boots toocn out- side a pawnbroker's shop, weoft inaide, aDd goooeeded fea pawning them.

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Heavy Naval Guns ————— lw ————— I STARTLING ALLEGATIONS IN AMERICA NEW YORK, Thursday. j In the House of Representatives at Wasih. ington yesterday Congressman Henry T. Rainey, an Illinois representative, made a sensational attack upon the Bethlehem Steel Company, who hold a contract from the Xavy Department for the construction of a number ct heavy guns. Ooogressman Rainey declared that certain I' 14-inch guns supplied by the Bethlehem Steel Company were made by the poorest paid skilled labour in America, and that one of 1 their guns burst whilst und-ergo ing the I customary tests at Sandy Hook, but that the matter was hushed up.—Central News.

I LABOUR EXCHANGES I Mr. GOLDMAN (U.. Penryn) asked the President of the Board of Trade in the H.??, of Comm?n? on Thursday if arrangements could be made iu the case of where no Labour Exchanges existed for obtaining forms at local post-offices or elsewhere which an unemployed applicant could send by post to the nearest exchange in a. franked en.elope Mr. BUXTON: The possibility of utilising the services of the post-office in the exten- sion of the Labour Exchange system is at present under consideration by the General Post Office and the Board of Trade Mr. FELL (U., Yarmouth) asked if the dis- tress committees in towns where there were no Labour Exchanges were in communication with neighbouring exchanges and worked I with them in supplying lists and details of men wanted a.nd available, and were also in communica-tion with the head office in London. Mr BUXTON: No arrangement of the nature suggested ha? been entered into, and I I doubt whether it is desirable as a general rule to associate the work of the Labour Exchanges too clo&cly with the distress com- mitteas. (Hear, hear.) I hope, however, that la-bour Exchanges will be established before next winter in nearly all industrial districts where a distress committee exists at the present tidle

CANADA & MOTHER COUNTRY At a meeting of the Council of the British Empire League, held at the House of Com- mons on Thivsd-ay evening, the Duke of Devonshire presiding, Sir Walter Rely Hutchinson was elected president. Mr. Clark, ICC., president of the Toronto branch of the league, addressed the council, and, referring to Canada's interest in the Navy, said that so long as Canada had no oontrol over the foreign policy of the Empire the control of the Canadian Navy must remain with the Dominion Government; but in case of n-eed Canadian assistance would be avail- able. American settlers in Canada woufid, he thought, become loyal British subjects. They found the administration of justice in the Dominion contrasted favourably with that in the States.

THE AUDACIOUS CONVICT 1 The doings of an audacious ex-convict were told at London Sessions yesterday, when John Smith (63) was sentenced to twentyne i months' imprisonment. He went to various houses in the Tower Bridge district, and represented that he was a pensioner, show-! ing what appeared official proof of his s, ,,ate-, ment, but what were actually his ticket-of-! leave papers. Then he borrowed money on the pretence that he wished to get some lug- gage from the Railway Station, and dis- j appeared. Eighteen convictions, dating from 1881, were proved against him. They included four terms of penal servitude. It was stated J' that he was wanted for not reporting him- J self.

A BISHOP'S ILLNESS I As indicating the extremely grave condition of the Bishop of Lincoln, a letter dictated by his ?rdship from his sick aha.mr was issued from Old Palace on Thursday. The letter, which is addressed to the people of the diocese, states:—"My Dear People,—I fear I am not able to write the letter I should wish to write. I have for some time bc-en praying God to tell me when I should give np zliy work. Now he has sent me in his loving wisdom a clear answer. It is a very great comfort to me to be relieved from the respon- sibility of leaving you. All I have to do is to ask you to forgive the many faults and innumerable shortcomings during the 26 years I have been with you, and ask you to pray God to perfect M; repentance and strengthen my faith to the end."

HEAVILY-TAXED MATCHES I The Italian Government contemplate a t&x with a view to protecting the match industry in Italy. Owing to the severe competition due to the popularity cf the automatic lighting machines lately introduced into the market, tfhe match trade is seriously threatened. iTatches are "heavily taxed there, and yield the State an annual revenue of £423,030, Through the general use of the new machines instead of matches the State is losing a con- siderable revenue. Each machine is oalcu- lated to dispense with 3,000 matches. It is proposed to levy a tax of one franc for every machine, a.nd to prohibit their sale except by a special licence of 20 francs. This proposal was presented to Parliament yesterday.

GRAND JURY'S CHORUS I At Walsall Quarter Sessions, yesterday,1 Mr. Annesley Owen (recorder) said there might be something in abolishing the kissing of the Book, because of baccili, but when he heard the grand jury proclaiming in chorus, according to the new style of taking the oath, he was reminded of a set of school children being made to say. after their teacher, a piece of poetry. (Cries of Hear, hear" from the grand jury.). lie thought Parliament might device some: simple, but not undignified way of taking too oath.

MORALITY ON LINERS I BERLIN, Thursday. In the Reichstag to-day the question of the treatment of female emigrants on board Atlantic Liners was raised by Herr Erzberger (Centre), who called attention to the American official report regarding immorality and malpractices on board emigrant steamers, of which female steerage passengers had been victims. The official representative of the Ministry of the Interior, in reply, complained that the American report purposely omitted the name of the offending liner.—Renter.

AND- SCHOOL FUEL There would seem to be urgent need for a school reform in Ireland advocated in a Bill Which has been submitted to the House of Commons to provide heating and cleansing of national schoolhouses in Ireland. At present, it is stated in an explanatory memorandum, there is no responsible authority for heating amd cleansing of national schools, and in some parts of the oountry each pupil is expected to oa.rry an armful of turf for the purpose of hearting the school premises.

LORD MAYOR SEEKS A JOB I The Lord Mayor of Leeds waited the Leeds Labour Exchange, and was formally regis- tered as an applicant for work, and given a brown ticket, with a request to return it when he got a job. He eaid he ho.ped he should be able to get work. His 10Nhohlp then, on behalf of the civic body, welcomed the Labour Exchange scheme. I

DROWNING CAPTAIN'S CIGAR I A curious anecdote is told by the eurvivori of the wreck of the British sailing vessel Providence off the Naze. Left Alone in his sinking ship the captain, they say, was placidly smoking a. cigar as he vanished from the sight of the crew. He had reso- lutely refused to abandon the doomed ehip. All the other men were soved.

MAGAZINE EXPLODES A magazine exploded in the Treadwell Mine, at Juneau (Alaska), on Thursday, resulting in the death of 23 miners. The explosion occurred in the air shaft. In addition to the Z3 bodies recovered, ma.ny miners axe miss- ing, and it is feared the dearth roll will even,tually, reach 60--re-uter.

MR. HASLAM AND NEWPORT Mr. T. S Gower, the Liberal agent at New. port, informs us that there is no foundation of any sort for the statement that Mr. Lewis Ilaslam, M.P., has notified the Liberal Asso- ciation of his inability to coemteet the Mon- mouth Boroughs again, and that the local liberals are considering the claims cf another gentleman as candidate.

MYSTERY OF THE SEA I CORUNNA, Friday. Oases of painit, varnish, a.nd petroleuIn. bearing English labels, have been washed up hero by the sea, appa-rorltly from a wreck. -Romter.

AVALANCHE DISASTER I Thirty-five bodies have now been REOTVARED j from the a: alanohe at WeUingtoon.-rleuter.

I Mr. John Sankey, K.C. CANDIDATE FOR LONDON COUNCIL I Amongst the candidates in the London County Council election now in progress is Mr. John Sankoy, K.C., who is contesting Stepney as a Municipal Reformer Mr Sankey, as might be expected, is sound on the policy adopted by the Municipal REFORMERS. One of the chief points in the controversy is whether work shall be. done by an expensive and unsatisfactory system of London County Council otlicials and work- men, or whether it shall be done under a competitive contract system by capable firms employing London workmen on fair terms and conditions. Mr. Sankey is in favour of the contract system, as opposed to the other method, of which the London County Council, under a Progressive" majority, has had I a somewhat regrettable experience. Other planks in the learned gentleman's platform are fair play for all religious bodies in the administration of the schools, a judicious administration of the powers under wl1kh children sent to school hungry should be fed, fail- play for the ratepayers, and a careful scrutiny of all schemes with a view to keeping the rates as low as possible consistent with efficiency. Mr. Sankey is running in double harness with MR A. O. Goodrich, who has represented I the constituency for several years past. One of his opponents is 1fr. U!yn Jones. Another London Welshman is Mr. Philip Conway, lion, secretary of the London Welsh Unionist Association, who is contesting Peckham in the Municipal Reform interest.

SELECTION IN MARRIAGE Mr. Bernard Shaw, addressing a meeting of the Eugenics Education Society at the Caxton- hall. Westminster, on Thursday on "Eugenic Politics," said it must be obvious to every- body that before they could begin to breed the human race with a. view to its improve- I ment, they would have to go rather farther in the direction of political revolution tha.n the most extreme Socialist at present advo- cated in public. If they took to breeding animals they always knew precisely what they wanted, but when they came to the question of what sort of man and what sort of woman they wanted to breed they had not the slightest idea. Suppose they convinced [ people to-morrow that they ought to be J allowed to try experiments, and they were empowered to pick out 100 young men and 100 young women all over the country, and set to work to pair and couple them together in order to breed human beings. What would they select? He thought they would be very much puzzled to make a beginning, and the only thing they would be able to do would be to let the young men a.nd women choose each other as best they could. Tha.t threw them back on sexual selection. But, surely, it must be clear to everybody that the success of sexual selection must depend upon the extent of the choice that was open. If they were going to produce any results they must strive to make this large com- munity inter-marriageable.

VETERAN POSTMAN 1 At the Crickhowell Post-office, in the presence of a full muster of the postaff staff, the presentation of the Imperial service medal for faithful service" was made to Mr. Joseph Townsend, of Orickhowell, who retired on a pension in October last after having completed 40 years of service a,s rural postman. Mr. Townsend's round had been o-n- fined entirely to one district during the whole of that period—between Criokhowell and Llangynider. This is a fifteen to sixteen miles' journey, but when he joined the service this round was larger, AS he had to make the Llangattock delivery as well. For a number of years the journeys were done on foot, but later on Mr. Townsend requisi- tioned the assistance of a tricycle, and for I about ten years up to his retirement he was allowed a pony and trap. The presentation wa-s. made by Mr. F. Pulien, of Cheltenham, chief surveyor of the South Wales postal district. This is the first Imperial service medal in connection with the postal service which has been presented in Breconshire. Mr. Townsend is the holder of a long service medal in the Volunteers, being one of three brothers who obtained long service medals as members of the CrickhoweU Company.

CARDIFF PARLIAMENT At a meeting in the Cory-hall, Cardiff, on Thursday, the Chancellor of the Exohequer (Mr. E. G. Rees) laid before the Rou.se the Budget for the year. The member for North Monmouth (Mr. D. W. Davies), replying in behalf of the Liberal Opposition, offered strong objection to the proposals, which he sa,id were dangerous to the welfare of the workers. The tax on imported wheat, he said, would increase the cost of bread, and the Budget, whilst providing for the aboli- tion of the tea, sugar, and ooffee duties, imposed a greater burden upon the workers.

DROWNING MYSTERY The body of a respectably dressed young man, which has not yet been identified, was discovered on Thursday in the Penywain Pond, which is situated at a lonely spot on the mountain between Orumlin and Llan- hilioth, by two men. Information was given to the police, and the body was removed to the Crumlin Police-station. The following description was given: -5ft. 9in. or 5ft. lOin. in height; age, about 28 or 29; brown hair and light brown moustache: brown suit of clothes with blue stripe, brown boots, and green cap.

I MR. ROCKEFELLER'S FORTUNE! NEW YORK. Thursday. It is announced that Mr. John D. Rocke- feller. jun., will be the active head of the Rockefeller foundation. To this end Mr. Rockefeller will WITHDRAW on the 11th inst.. from the board of directors of the Standard Oil Company, and this week from the direc- torate of the United States Steel Corporation. Mr. Rockefeller proposes to retire from all business relations in order that he may be unhampered in the philanthropic work he has undertaken.—Renter.

FORCE WIPED OUT I NEW YORK, Thursday. I The following telegram has been received from Bluefields (Niéaragua) ;-The news of I the crushing defeat of General Chamorro's foroe at Tisnia on February 22 is officially confirmed by General Estnada and the Government. General Chamorro's force was wiped out, and he barely escaped with a handful of followers- His loss in killed, wounded, and captured is given at 800.— Reuter.

WRECK OF A STEAMER A Lloyd's telegram states that the steamer Camdale, from Naples for Swansea, in bal- last, has been wrecked three miles east of Torrevieja, which is on the southern coast of Spain, in the Mediterranean. The Camdale is a steel screw steamer of 2,746 tons, owned by the Merevule Shipping Company (Limited), her port of registry being Cardiff. The caiptain of the vessel is Mr. J. H. Locke.

KING'S HOSPITAL FUND I The Prince of Wales presided at the amnual meeting of the general council of King Edward's Hospital Fund in London, which was held at Marlborough House on Thurs- day. Lord Rothschild, the hon. treasurer, in presenting the balance-sheet for the year ended December 31 last mentioned that the total reoeipts for the year were £ 258,926, and the expenditure was £ 153,000.

WOMAN'S CURIOUS DEFENCE Clara Louisa O'Neil (28) was charged at Car- diff on Thursday with keeping a disorderly house at 32, Peel-street. Police-constable Thos. Simmons gave evidence, and prisoner, who hAiled originally from Birmingham, urged that the women insisted on entering her house, and even burst the door in. She was bound over on promising to go back to Bir- mingham.

GAMES OF CHANCE IN ITALY ROME, Thursday. A Bill is about to be presented TO the Chamber tending to legalise games of chance in Italy. The measure will impose a tax on gaming-houses, but if the Bill is passed a strangers' club, resembling that at Monte Carlo, will be established near Rome.C-on- tral News.

I NEW BOOTS CAUSE DEATH A pair of new boots was the cause which led to the death of an Aberdare boy named Stanley George, aged ten. It was stated at the inquest on Thursday that there was a small blister on the heel, and that acute blood-poisoning supervened. Verdict accord- ingly.

CARMARTHEN EDUCATION I At a meeting of the Carmarthen Borough Education Committee, the Rev. D. G. Thom-az presiding, it was announced that JE2,465 was required from the rates for educa- tional purposes during the yea.r ending March 31. 1911.

CABLETS BEATEN 1, Minny-stawt, Cathaya. I

Dream Dances A REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE The original dream dancer, Madeleine," gave a remarkable exhibition at the Bechstein-hall, London, on Thursday after- noon. Her dancing belongs to a class that has been made familiar for some time past, consisting of hypnotic response to the spirit of whatever music is being played at the moment. But it was evident at once that her temperament or skill—whichever it may be attributed to—is of a character differing vastly from other performers in the same line who have appeared in London lately. Comparing her with Miss Maud Allen would, perhaps, be the best method of description, because Miss Allen is admittedly and professedly one who dances under the instiga- tion of her own wide-awake intelligence. Making this comparison, it has to be recognised that whilst Miss Maud Allen presents the acme of intelligent interpreta- tion, there was in the exhibition given by Madeleine" AN almost uncanny phase of etherealism. Her movements were in direct response to the music played, but there were waves" of motion that seemed to run through her limbs and to carry her to such extreme limits of the platform that the COM ductor had to call her back by the exercise i of his unusual powers. Another peculiarity was that whilst Miss Maud Allen dances with her whole body in practically equal pro- portion, Madeleine's gestures were chiefly with the upper part of the body, and the movement of the legs gave the impression af I being an auxiliary of an almost secondary consideration. Nevertheless, it was a. very remarkable performance.

SPLOTT ELECTION RESULT PE l ling took place yesterday in the Splott Ward for the election of a member of t-he Oardiff City Council to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Mr. John Chappell, J.P., Lord Mayor, to the alder manic seat pre- viously occupied by Sir William Grossman. The candidates were Mr. George F. Willett (Conservative), Mr. Edward Thomas, J.P. (Liberal), and Mr. A. E. Shippobotham (I.L.P.). Excitement ran high in the streets. The number of votes cast was 1,941 out of a total electorate of 2,800. The result was declared by Alderman C. H. Bird, J.P., as follows: — Thomas 955 Wiltett. 714 Shippobotham 269

CARDIFF MOTOR CLUB The annual dinner of the Cardiff Motor Club wa,s held on Thursday night at the Park Hotel, Mr. W. Jones (Channel Dry Dock Com- pa.ny) presiding. Amongst those present were the Lord Mayor (Alderman John Chap- pell), Alderman Lewis Morgan, Councillor Courtis, and Mr. H. B. Jotham, the indefatig- able hon. secretary. Proposing the toast of "Motoring," SIR. Courtis said that if faults were to be found, the blame rested with the incompetency of drivers, and not with the cars, which were far in advance of a few years ago. Replying, Mr. J. Thompson Willows (hon. secretary of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Automobile Club) spoke in favour of amalgamation. The lord Mayor proposed "Our Club," the Chairman responding. Mr. G. F. Mason pro- posed "The Visitors," and Alderman Lewis Morgan made a facetious response.

GIFT OF A RING Thomas David Thomas (18) was committed for trial at Cardiff on Thursday on a charge of burglariously entering the house of Wil- lian Bell, an engineer, of 47, Bed a-road, Canton, on the night of January 15, and stealing a sword, three geld rings, a brooch, a set of earrings, two gold bangles, and a quantity of cigars, together with about 9a in money, and valued in all at £ 24 10s.; further with breaking into the &a.mo house on the night of January 19 a '-id stealing three skin rugs, a pair of opera glasses, and other articles, valued £ 22. On a further charge of stealing a revolver he was reminded until to-day (Friday). It was stated in evidence that prisoner took lodgings in Plantagenet- street, and brought home the sword pro- duoad; while Miss Grace Penharwood, of 13. Arcot-street, Penarth, said the prisoner gave her the ring produced, which was identincd &9 the missing property.

HEAD IN A GAS OVEN I A verdict of "Suicide during temporary I insanity" was returned at an inquest at Kingston on Thursday on Denwood Harrison Fiveash, insurance alent, and auditor of the local building society, the secretary of which was on Wednesday sentenced to three years' penal servitude for embezzlement. The deceased was found dead, with his head in the gas oven, the burners of which were turned on. The widow said her husband was I bound over to give evidence a.t the aasiz?e, whioh seemed to trouble him. His affairs were absolutely straight.

BASSALEG MURDERER William Butler, who is under sentence of death at Usk Prison, is being watched by two warders from Manchester, who take alternate duty with two regular warders at Usk. It is stated that Butler is quite indifferent to the ministrations of the chaplain, but he quotes Scripture with ease. ■

BARRY SANATORIUM Dr. P. J. O'Donnell (chairman) presided at a meeting of the Barry Health Committee on Thursday, when the question of furnishing, and staffing the new sanatorium came up for discussion. It was stated that the question would have to be dealt with shortly, and a resident medical officer would probably have to be appointed. The matter was left in the hands of a sub-committee to report.

BARRY'S FIRE PERIL I < At a, meeting of Barry Health Committee on Thursday a letter was received from the London County Council stating that they had two petrol-driven motor fire-engines, and had two more on order. It was resolved to make further inquiries as to the working of these engines before purchasing one. Letters were received from a number of insurance companies declining to contribute towards the proposed purchase of a fire engine by the council.

CONSULTING SURGEON I Tn reply to a communication from the committee, a letter was received from Dr. Lynn Thomas. C.B.. Cardiff, at a meeting of the Barry Hospital Committee, stating that he was not prepared to oontinue to act as honorary consulting surgeon at the Town Accident and Surgical Hospital. The matter was deferred till the next meeting of the committee in anticipation of a letter from Dr. Lynn Thomas stating upon what terms he would act as consulting surgeon.

WORKHOUSE INQUIRY I At the meeting of the Bedwellty Guardians at Tredegar, Mr. M. Eaglesome presiding, it was decided to appoint a lady visitor under the Infant Life Protection Act.-Th-e recom- mendation of the medical officer that a, dentist be appointed for the children at the cottage homes was adopted.-A committee wae appointed to hold an investigation into the administration of the workhouse.- Messrs. Lewis and Fletcher, Cardiff, were re-appointed consulting electrical engTmeere.

NURSING ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the South Wales Nursing Association will take place at the Wreck Court. Law Courts, Cardiff, by kind permission of the Lord Mayor, on Wednesday, March 30, at 3.30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a conference, at which the Marchioness of Bute has kindly consented to preside, and the speakers will include Lord Aberdare, Lady St. Davids, Mrs. Hobhouse (chairman of the executive committee of the Rural Midwives' Association, and wife of the Right Hon. Charles Hobhouse, M.P.), the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Mrs. Pryse-Rice, Miss Dillwyn, Mr. E. F. Cockcroft, Mr. Herbert Thompson, and Miss Ellinor Smith, Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute inspector for Wales-

SHEBEENING AT TREALAW j Arising out of a shebeening ease heard a fortnight ago in which a Mrs. Williams, Trealaw, was fined L5, eight persons (five men and three women) were oharged at Porth on Thursday with obtaining drink on unlicensed premises. The women were fined 10s. each, a man who appeared 25s., a.nd the other four defendants, who did not put in an appearance, 30s. eac .h

NEWBRIDGE BALLOT I As the result of a ballot of miners for the election of a successor to the late Dr. Thomas as medical officer to the Oelynen Colliery, Newbridge, on Wednesday, Dr. Gregg was appointed, the voting being as follows:-Dr. Gregg, 1,055; Dr. Martin, 55; Dr. Maokay, 29; and four others, 49.

ADVICE TO MOTHBRS.—A.T<e you broken in your lest by a sick child suffering with tho pam In cutting t,th? Go at once to a Chemist and get a. bottte of Mrs. \Vluelow'a Soothing Syrup. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. It is pteamat to taJte. It produces natural, pleasant sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cibcrub awaJtM am bright as a button. Of aU ctamiats at f&. lid. per bottle,

I Motor Wrecked by Train ONE MAN KILLED AT LEVEL CROSSING | A terrible accident, resulting in the dearth of one man and serious injury to another, occurred on Thursday morning at a level crossing about, a quarter of a mile from Wisbech Station, on the Great Eastern Rail- way. The London express, due at Wisbech at 5.40, crashed into a motor-car which was being driven over the crossing. The oar, which belonged to Mr. E. J. Gray, of Wisbooh, was being driven by Alonzo Palmer, a chauffeur, who was accompanied J by Tom Garner, licensee of the Engineers' Tavern, Wisbech, and Fred Callow, a local cycle agent. The three were returning home after being out driving all the afternoon, and when they arrived at the crossing Callow got out to open the gates. None of the men appeared to notice the approach oi the express, with the result that the car was driven right under the wheels of the train, the noise of whioh was apparently drowned by that of the car. Callow, fortunately, had not re-entered the oar, and thus escaped injury. As a result of the collision, the motor-car turned a somersault, and was com- pletely shattered, Garner and Palmer being found under its ruins by the fireman and giiaxd of the train, which was promptly pulled up. Garner, who was in a sitting position, WAS dead, hi? head having been nearly cut off d,ea4, his body badly mutilated. Palmer. although alive, was very seiiously injured. His scalp was almost completely torn away, and he also sustained such extensive bodily injuries that the doctors hold out little hope for his recovery.

MORE CAPITAL WANTED Mr. F. Phillips, chairman of the electricity and tramways committee of the Newport Corporation, has given notice to move at the next meeting of the corporation that appli- cation be made to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow oC,11,235, re-pay- able in 25 years, as additional capital on the electricity undertaking. The small holdings committee has decided that stops be taken for the compulsory acquisition of the whole of the Hartridge Farm of about 230 acres in the parish of Christchurch. The improved dwellings sub-committee has decided to adopt the whole of Part 1 of the Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909, except those portions relating to the provision of new houses for the working classes. The fire brigade had 31 calls to fires last year, as compared with 46 in the previous year, of which number only two (says the I annual report) can oe clashed as serious and six as important. The total amount of loss was £ 3,064 18s., but the estimated risk was £ 92,917. The acquisition of a motor hose tender is strongly recommended. It has been decided to have al fresco con- certs daily in Belle Vue Park during the summer season, the Newport Concert Direc- tion Agency having placed ILZO at the disposal of the parks committee in recognition of the right being granted. The solicitors to Colonel I/ockwood have objected to the propositions of the cor- poration to raise the sea bank on the eastern side of the River Usk between Liswerry Pill and the Channel Dry Dock to a height of 30ft. above ordnance datum on the grounds that such works are unneces- sary. Colonel Lockwood is one of the land- owners who would have to pay a portion of the cost. The Local Government Board is to be asked to hold an inquiry into the matter.

CLAIMS OF BARRY I Alderman W. Llewellyn presided at a meet- ing of the Glamorgan Local Government Com- mittee on Thursday, when the Barry Urban Council submitted their unanimously- adopted resolution that, as Barry was the largest and most populous part of the Parlia- mentary division of South Glamorgan, the counting of votes and the declaration of the Poll should take place at Barry instead of Cardiff, Mr. John Lowdon, in moving a proposition t-hat the desired change should be made, said it seemed to him absurd that the second largest electoral division in the county should not only have to go ontaida itself, but outside j the administrative county, to count the votes and declare the result. He supposed the situation arose by the old quarter sessions making this arrangement before the county council came into being. Mr. O. H. Jones: Before Barry came into being. ("Hear, hear," and laughter.) Mr. Lowdon said both candidates had their headquarters at Barry, which was well situated for the entire division. Alderman Jordan seconded, and the Rev. E. T. Davies supported. Mr. O. R. Jones said it might be better to first coneult the voters of Llantrisant and in the northern part of the constituency, where there was a la.rge number of voters. It should be considered by the authorities in the populous areas in the north of the valley. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman said it would be only fajr to the other parts of the division that they should know something about it before coming to a decision. (Hear, hear.) Alderman Morgan Williams said Parliamen- tai-y e-leetions promised to become as frequent as those of the Poor-law guardians. ("Hear, hear," and laughter.) The Rev. E. T. Davies: The election will be very soon now. (More laughter.) Mr. Lowdon withdrew his proposition, and it was agreed to hear the wishes of the othe" districts first.

BANQUET AT NEATH A large number of representative gentle- men were the guests of Councillor David Davies, J.P., the mayor of Neath, at the Glamorgan Hotel on Thursday. His worship, who is the first .Labour maÿar of Ca.stell Nedd, and who is deservedly popular, was supported, among others, by Sir Griffith Thomas (oha,irman of the Swansea Harbour Trust and ex-mayor of Neath), Mr. E. Evans Bevan, J.P., Alderman Hopkin Morgan, J.P. (deputy-mayor), Alderman H. P. Charles, Alderman E. S. Phillips, J.P., Mr. E. C. Curtis (town-clerk). Chief-constable Eiggins, and a number of gentlemen prominently connected with the Trades Union movement. The toast of The Corparation" was given by Mr. J. R. Jones, who spoke of the great progressive strides the local governing body had made. Responses were made by the Mayor, Alderman Hopkin Morgan, Dr. Thomas, Councillor Daji Harry, and Council- lor John Davies. Sir Griffith Thomas submitted "The Town an' Trade of Neath." He said he was pleased to know that the industries of Noath and district were in such a flourishing condition. Much enterprise had been shown and the business men, among whom he was gLad to mention the name of Mr. E. Evans BO van, who was easily the largest and most suo- cessful employer in the whole of the inesth area, were reaping a well-merited reward. (Loud applause.) Mr. Bevan also responded. Alderman Charles followed with the toast OR the mayor, of whom he spoke in highly eulogistic terms.

GOUNOD'S REDEMPTION." The Central Hall at Newport was on Thurs- day crowded to its utmost capacity when the Newport Choral Society produced Gounod's "Redemption." It was given with all the accessories befitting a really splendid performance. Mr. Arthur E. Sims, L.R.A.M., waa the conductor, and Mr. J. A. Gaocon, F.R.C.O. was at the organ. As solo artistes the society had engaged three stars, Madame Sobrino, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. IvoT Foster. Madame Sobrino (soprano) was heard to special advantage in the two solos, Ye Mountains, Ye Perpetual Hills," and "Go Ye Forth on Your Way," and also in the quartette, Beside the Cross Remaining." At the end of the second pari; she was presented with a bouquet. The society rendered the parts descriptive of the death of Jesus with very fine expression, and worked up to the final earthquake scene v. ith dramatic power. Altogether it was regarded as A splendid performance.

I SEQUEL TO A FATALITY I A charge under the Children Act was pre- ferred at Abercarn on Thursday against David Davies and his wife, Fanny Davies. who were charged with allowing a child named Anna Ma-rgrettn Davies, under the age of seven years, to remain in a room containing a.n open firegrate without a fireguard, with the result that the child was fatally burnt, at Newbridge, on February 11. Mr. Lyndon Cooper, Newport, prosecuted on behalf of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Inspector Sparkes stated that he had visited defendants' house on several occasions, and in consequence of seeing the children running about da.nger- ously ne the fire he spoke to the woman, and requested her to provide a fireguard in order to safeguard the children. She neg- lected to do so until after the child in ques- tion had been fatally burnt. The Bench took into consideration the fact that this wae the flxst case of the kind whioli had oocurred in tne district, and fined David Davies 10s. and his wife 5s.

GIFTS TO BARRY LIBRARY I Mr. D. W. Roberts presided at a meeting of the Barry Public Library Committee o.n Thursday, when it was decided to ask Dr Hoyle, the curator of the Welsh National Museum, Cardiff, to inspect the antiquities recently presented to the library committee by the late Mr. Robert Forrest, J.P. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. D. F. Woods, Newland-street, Barry Dock, who has presented some ancient Roman pottery, coins, and other relics to the town museum.

DRY CLEA.NING.-I,  J DBY CL-EAyiNG.—I, Mttmy?tr?t.CaU?yw. j

A Lady's Death -%Ol REMARKABLE EVIDENCE AT INQUEST I An inquiry was held yesterday into the death off Miss Caroline Lonsdale, an old lady of independent ineanis, who had lodged with two sisters named Evans in Markham- square, Chelsea, for several years. Dr. W. E. Robinson, of King s-road, Chelsea, the first witness, said he was called to see Miss Lonsdale on February 5, because the Misses Evans wished to know if she was all right. He found her quite healthy. Ten days later he saw her again, and she was < then more feeble and slightly feverish. On the following day the witness found her t«»>y perature was rising, and to his mind o" had not taken sufficien,t nourishment. la asked that the bed clothing should b"; changed, but on his next visit found it a* before. Virtually no nourishment had been taken by Miss Lonsdale. The Misses Evans said that t,his wa.s owing to the difficulty of gett,ing her to take food, and she herself said she bad enough to eat. The wit-neis represented to the Misses Evans that iliss Lorudale was slowly starving, and that be tnought her relatives should be communi- cated with. His suggestion was resented. Mrs. Eleanor Eriimann, of Rotherhithe New-road, Bermondsey, wife of the Rev. Louis Erhmann, said l .rmcrinto u-nc i, cousin. On February 25 she received a post- card, which was the first intimation of Miss Lonsdale s illness. When she arrived at the house Miss Margaret Evans met her and said that Miss Lonsdale was keeping back Wooney which she owed them, and that the family had advised her to do so. Witness said that Miss Evans got so angry that she took hold of her (the witness) and tried to push her out of the house. Miss Hannah Evans also came inito the hail, and both said they would do nothing: more for Miss Lons- dale until she paid the money. Miss L-Jns. dale was standing in the hall terrified. A solicitor's clerk, named Belsher, said ho took possession of Miss Lonsdale's effects, and fou?d among them her bank pass-book. In i the last six months cheques had been drawn [ to the amount of £ 145. The only money found was two farthings. Next day he found on the table in the dining-room a letter worded as folloivs:- Miss Lonsdale wishes Hannah Evans to have as much benefit as possible from the ten L6 motor shares in the London General Omnibus Company, and I wish to hand them over to Hannah Evans, whom I wish to be with me always, and with whom I have lived nearly eight years. The mana- ger of the above to hand over the certifi- cate of these shares by my permission to Hann,a,h Evans. The manager of a Knightsbridge bank said Miss Margaret Evans presented a letter aa follows:- Miss Lonsdale requests the manager L.C.M. Bank to give JE.63 to the bearer, Ha,nnah Evans. I wish this to be in gold in a separate bag.—Caroline. Lonsdale. I am unable to come myself. He tolA Miss Evans he did not believe they were in the handwriting of Mis-s Caroline ixMiedale, 'and he also referred to the large amount of L60. She took some form of oath she had not written them herself. The jury returned a verdict that Death was due to natural causes, accelerated by neglect on the part of the two Misses Evans." The Coroner asked whether the jury found that neglect was culpable, and after a con- sultation the jury agreed that it was not culpable.

LAND SPECULATIONS At the Cardiff Lands Committee on Thurs- day, when Mr. J. Stanfield presided, it was decided not to dispose of the corporation land at the end of Grosvenor-street, Canton, owing to the negotiations proceeding with the Great Western Rail way Company with regard to the proposed bridge across the railway, the cost of which, it is suggested, should be borne jointly, the railway company constructing the bridge and the corporation paying- the expense of the new road and approaches, A letter was read from the railway compitny stating that the whole scheme was estimated to cost £ 19,000. The matter was left for the present in the hands of the Parliamentary committee. Reporting upon the plot acquired near Maindy, on the North-road, about fourteen years ago by the corporation for the pur- poses of a refuse destructor, and now used. as a recreation ground, Mr. Harpur, the city engineer, stated that it was inadvisable to dispoee of this property. At the present time they were able to dispose of the refuse of the city by depositing it on lands on the eastern and western boundaries, but he was sure that the time would arrive when the corporation would be driven to the nece6-sity of erecting destructors, although from an economic standpoint it was desirable that their construction should be delayed as long as possible. Under those circumstances, he thought it would be unwise to dispose of the site, as there was always a very great difficulty in acquiring land for refuse destructor purposes. The committee also considered the disposal of the 15 acres of land adjoining the Taff VaJe Railway at Roath,, bought for E12,444, as a destructor site, Ac., and now mainly used as refuse tipping land. It was decided to request the health com- mittee to report what their present views were with regard to refuse destructors, and to postpone consideration of these plots until a reply had been received from the health committee. On the motion of Mr. Lovat-Fraser, it was decided to take steps to dispose of the portion of the land acquired for approaches to the Beresford Bridge which is now unused. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Reginald Harrison, to recommend that, in the event of the new fire brigade station not being erected there, the Westgate-street- Quay-street sites be disposed of, and that it be intimated to the committees concerned that, in the opiuion of the lands committee, the weights and niea-sures and lighting departments could be accommodated at the Wood-street site.

ABERDARE FREEMASONRY l A large number of distinguished Masonic brethren attended at Aberdare on Thursday on the occasion of the installation of Brother William Thomas (high-constable of Aberdare) as the Worshipful Master of St. David's Lodge for the ensuing year. The new master who is well known throughout the Principality received the support of many friends. At the installation ceremony letters of apology regretting inability to attend were read from Worshipful Brother Lord Llangattock PGM Wor. Bro. Marmaduke Tennant, deputv £ Sir William Thomas Lewis, BART^ K.C.V.0., Bro. Sir T. Marchant Williams, and Bro. D. A. ?omaB, M.P. Amongst thœe present were Wor. Bros. J. J. Jones, W.M., Merthyr-   Erams, ?-?' ?-?" LI??ttock. Ca.? diff; D. MYrddin Williams, W.M., Pontypridd- D. M. Richards. J.W., Fforest Lodge- W. J. Walliker. W.M., Cardiff; Isaac Protheroe, W.M., Pontypridd; and A. Jestyn Jeffreys. F W.M.-elect, Neath. After the Installation ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Boot Hotel. Aber- dare, where the annual banquet was held.

I THE WELSH CHURCH I The Welsh Church Commissioners have | been summoned to meet next Tuesday (wires J the London correspondent of the "Birming- ham Post"), and this may prove one of the most interesting of the many sittings of this extraordinary body, which was set up nearly four years ago. The draft report, submitted by the chairman, Lord Justice Vaughan Wil- liams, has been gone through twice, and it is possible that at the meeting next week the majority of the body, who favour dis- establishment, may bring up a report of their own; and it is also on the cards that Lord Hugh Cecil, who would be acting for the Church representatives, may prefer to put their views on the matters referred to the Commission in a separate report; In the event of these surmises proving correct, the work of the tribunal obviously will last some time longer.

I RAILWAY SERVANTS'CONGRESS I The annual oongress of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants will be held at Barry in October, and a deputation of the local branch waited upon the Barry Chamber of Trade at their monthly meeting on Thursday evening and appealed for support in the promotion of entertainment and hospi- tality for the delegates. The chamber favourably considered the application, and appointed a sub-committee to de-viae. ways and means, and, if desirable, to co-operate with the district council, in the promotion of entertainments of some kind. At the same meeting, on the proposition of the president (Colonel J. A. Hughes, C.B.), the chamber expressed regret at the deaths of Mr. John Cory, J.P., Mr. R. Forrest. J.P. I and Mr. George Thomas, and passed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of the deceased gentlemen. Representatives were also appointed on the genei-al committee which is being formed for the promotion and control of the Boy Scout movement in the town; aDd important alterations were also suggested to the Shop Hours No. 2 Bill, including the oompulsory A closing of all ahops at the scheduled time IV when assistants leave, and also a provision y that the buyer should be held liable with the IJ seller. t

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