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The Man About Town.
The Man About Town. I have heard of an excellent method of celebrating the Record Reign. One Pro- vincial Corporation has decided in secret conclave to mark the auspicious event in a very striking fashion. Elaborate details are being prepared with costly plans and' drawings, and in due time, when the whole grand conception has been completed, the burgesses will be taken into confidence and asked for subscriptions. The grand idea is no other than to equip the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors in gorgeous array of cocked hate, gold laced gowns, silk stockings and padded calves, with silver buckled boots. Should the popu- lace subscribe freely to the public fund which will be opened shortly, the Corpora- tion, thus attired in regal display, will hold a pageant all to themselves for the pleasure of her Majesty and in special honour of the Record Reign. A special saloon train will be chartered to convey the gaily bedecked dignitaries to the vicinity of Buckingham Palace, and, accompanied by the strains of the local brass band, specially augmented for this occasion only," they will foot out a little march past," no doubt to rhe wonder of the street gamins and the cabbies. I think I ought to state, in order to prevent misunderstanding, that these comments do not refer to the Cardiff Cor- poration. As a matter of Antiquarian interest, which is the older town, Cardiff or New- port ? Quite apart from any rivalry that exists between the two towns for the honour of possessing within the borough limits the new offices of the University. That rivalry has given rise to my query, but into this consideration no question of offices or of the University shall protrude its head. It is claimed for Newport that "it is amongst the oldest of the Municipalities of the Kingdom. Its first Charter was granted in the reign of Richard the Second, and confirmed by succeeding monarchs down to James the First, under whose Charter it was governed until the passing of the Municipal Reform Act of 1836." Now, that is a fair measure of antiquity, for it takes ua back to the days when Wat Tyler and Jack Straw raised a strike and a procession against the Poll-tax. This ancient strike in the days of 14 Merrie England was so suc- cessful that the King in person met the procession at Mile End, London, and granted their demands, promising to be their leader I He also promised to abolish serfage, give them freedom to trade at fairs and markets, and free pardons for past offences. He kept his word by putting 1,500 to death Those were the days when the Lollards were pro- testing against the abuses of the Church in which the first charter was granted to New- port. That was before the revolt of Wales under Owen Glendower. The mention of the fact of Newport's antiquity as a town gave rise to many warm disputes and discussions yester- day. It was generally accepted that Cardiff was a quite young town, whilst New. port shared the honour of antiquity. Cardiff! Why, Cardiff was a village yesterday, once threatened by Caerphilly, which looked like extinguishing the trade of the village on the Taff side. The idea has become firmly rooted that Cardiff has no more claim to antiquity as an important town than some of the American mushroom cities with which it is frequently compared. Truth I is often stranger than fiction, and I presume that it will appear so again to many supporters of Newport. The first Charter of the ancient town of Newport, as we have already seen, was granted in the Reign of Richard the Second. From very ancient days Cardiff has enjoyed immunities and municipal privileges. The first remain- ing Charter dates back to the reign before that in which Newport received hers. The Charter granted by Hughe le Despenser in the reign of Edward III. (1339) con- firms an earlier one, of which all trace has been lost. The same Despenser granted another Charter to our beloved burgesses of Cardiff," by which they were deolared free from the payment of many obligations. The great loyalty, of the burgesses won from Henry VI. a charter. Under the Stuarts the beloved bur- gesses of Cardiff" fell from grace, but Good Queen Bess confirmed and ratified all previous charters." In more recent times the beloved burgesses allowed all privileges and possessions to slip away from them by ignorance and the neglect of their representatives and guardians. But that is too long a story to-day. Sufficient for the present to know that Cardiff is an older Town than Newport of The Bridgend Poaching case has created an unwonted amount of interest. The climax was reached when after hearing the evidence the Jury could not agree, one man holding out against the other eleven. The anti-climax came quite unexpectedly yester- day morning when the case was retried. Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., prepared a little legal thunder with which to startle the court, but in the end he was the only one who felt the deluge that followed and the cold shower was cold indeed J In his eager- ness to defend the prisoners, Mr S. T Evans missed the logical conclusion of his complaint. He asked that the trial should be postponed until the next Assizes because the South Wales Daily News had published some comment on the case. He was ready with a precedent for postponement, so that the prisoners might have as fair a trial as possible, and handed up the offending newspaper. Was the teport of the case correct and what was the comment 1 Mr Justice Law- rance scanned it closely, smelling a rat." Quoth he The report is correct the words were uttered in Court where is the com- ment ? He was advised that it was at the end. Again he observed, "I said it because I thought it monstrous that one should set himself against eleven." Mr Evans pressed for the adjournment, because injustice might be done if tried that day after the publication of the comment. u Wht, because I shall try the case ?" his Lordship asked, and added that is the logical assumption." Profuse apologies to his Lordship. No such thing was hinted at Mr S. T. Evans wished he hadn't spoken A little sophistry may be indulged in when Counsel are addressing the juries, but there is no room for sophistry on the Judicial Bench the words must he carried direct to their logical meaning. The presiding magistrates at the Penarth Police Court yesterday marked their dis. approval of tradesmen offering temptations to the people to steal by hanging their goods out in an unprotected manner in the street, A Barry mason was sent to gaol for stealing a pair of boots which he lifted off a nail outside the prose- cutor's shop. The prosecutor's costs were disallowed because he had, in the opinion of the Bench, no right to tempt people by placing the boots outside his shop." It is a pity the Magistrates have not power to con. fiscate stolen property which has been temptingly displayed outside business premises. 1
..í IWill the Valentine i…
I Will the Valentine i Return P I A QUESTION OF THE HOUR. The valentine in the form of mysterious gifts intended to delight the children has always held its own in Norfolk, and perhaps elsewhere. For quite a long while, however, the picture valentine has been rather on the wrong side of fashion- The Christmas card came and conquered, and there tell a blight on those February missives in sentiment and comedy. But is the dear old valentine commg back again are we to re-establish the institution of Saint Valentine ? There have been signs pointing in some measure to that, and these (says a Daily Chronicle inter viewer) formed the text of a talk which I had yesterday. It was with Mr J. J. Goode, of Goode Brotber. the well-known firm of valentine makers. We are just on the brink of Valentine Day," I begau, and it would be interesting to hear from you about this revival of its observance." You may take it," said Mr Goode, that during the past two or three years the valentine has been looking up in the most promising fashion. It was really impossible to meet all the orders we had last year, and now there is another bound forward." I The Public and the Festival. I II Do you judge, then, that the festival is likely to resume something of its old hold upon the public fancy" lvel), it certainly looks like that. The indications are all the more convincing from the fact that the revival has been gradual and steady. The valentines declined before the Christmas card, but we have reached a stage when the latter is hardly so universal as it was. Time tells on the duration of every fashion, and also gives new life to the one that had been before." I suppose you personally remember a period when nobody would have been happy without sending and getting valentines ?" Oil, yes. Twenty or thirty years ago the overturn in them was tremendous. I have known individual stationers buy valentines to the tune. of £1,000 and £1,200 and even more. A lovesick young man of the well-to-do classes would have thought nothing of sending his sweetheart n guinea valentine, and twice that sum was not an unusual price. Then the other great demaud came from parents who wished the valentines for their children. The head of a family would readily buy-always supposing he could afford it it-£20 worth of pretty offeringsfor his children." Even in the intervening years the custom has no doubt continued to maintain a certain hold ?" Oh, certainly. Ib has never gone out by any means, and that applies in particular to the comic valentine. Tons of these have been sold every year, and, so far as I can judge, they have their greatest popularity in the Black Country. Why that should be so I cannot tell, but similarly the valentine all rounr] maintained its high popularity much longer in tho Colonies than it did in England. In Australia, for instance, St. Valentine's Day was quiie an event until the extensive bank failures. After that puople had probably less money to spend, and the Valentin", with all its merits, was not a necessity of life." [ Dtsigns for till Colonies. I Did Australia draw its supply of valentines from England ?" To a large extent, anyhow. Special desigus were made for the Colonies, since the valentine ought to be typical of its surroundings. You would put roses, by preference, on a valentine meant for a customer in Australia you would never put berries. I believe that the St. Valentino festival is still very widely observed in America, only there the home-made valentine is preferred. We have naw fashions every year for our valentines, and the broad change, as compared with past times, is this that the fht lace-paper card has gone out, and been replaced by more ornate forms in silk and satin and plush. Further, the expensive valentines are being prepared in such a shape that they may be made the vehioles for conveying such presents as a pair of gloves or a bottle of mcent." Is a verse of poetry always essential in the case of a sentimental valenbine-esisential, I mean, to the young man or the young woman who buys it ?" Often a few lines of verse are preferred- Australia was emphatic on that head—but on the other hand, cards with a simple greeting are what many would choose. We have verses and mottoes written specially, and many outsiders send us these, so that materials for the printed part of the valentine are never lacking. Here is quite a bunch of versa which the post has just brought me. I'm afraid I'H have to decline it, owing to pressure on space, as you would say in a newspaper office." Comic Valentines. I I fancy that the comic valentines of a season generally have some reference to the social fade and notions that happen to be on the carpet ?" Quite eo, The rage for bicycling has furnished many subjects this year, and the new man and the new woman are well forward. The largest number of any comic valentine ever sold was one we issued representing a bouncing baby in long clothes. 1 It's nioe to be a fattier,' or qor-othinig liks that, was the legend to the picture. What an amouut of merry laughter that valentine must have caused Enough to make an explosion It's the sentimental valentine, however, that is she serious quession just now for Mr Goode, and the rest of us-serious in more ways than one. .LI
I POLICE WHISHT FOR PUBLICANS,…
I POLICE WHISHT FOR PUBLICANS, I The Chief Constable of York has made a new departure. He has issued a special notice to the publicans of the city, offeriug his assistance in turning out their drunken or half-drunken customers. Tbia interesting document reads as follows To assist in the immediate ejectment of drunken or half-drunken customers who have gained access to the public-houses, I am, with the consent of the Watoh Committee, prepared to provide the licensee of any alehouse or beerhouse (on) with a police whistle, engraved with the registered number of bis house, at cost price. He can, by blowing the whistle, without delay obtain the presenoe and assistance of the nearest police officer."
SALE OF A GAOL.
SALE OF A GAOL. The Model County of Carlow. I The model county of Carlow having, iu the upinion of the authorities, no further use for a gaol, it was on Tuesday pub up for public sale, by order of the grand jury, who made good their title by a presentment fiated by the Judge of Assize. Mr Robert; Bel), Carlow, officiated as auctioneer, and grew eloquent upon thesfl extensive and valuable premises," with their debtors' prison, convict prison containing 34 cellp, female prison of 30 cells, house of correction, treadmill, pump, and fine cut granite gate entrance." The auctioneer evidently regarded it as a delightful place, but was silent about its associations and the iimdents of its history. After an animated competition Mr Molloy, a local merchant was deolared the purchaser at 91.200. It was rumoured that the purchase has been made in trust for s-.jiue Roman Catholic pnrpor, pro- an industrial school.
HEART DISEASE.I
HEART DISEASE. TRAGIC SCENE IN AN OPERA HOUSE. NliW YORK, Thurday.-Ab the conclusion of the last set-tie in Martha," which was being played at the Metropolitan Opera House last night, Armand Castlemary, who was sitiging in the part cf Tristan, fell dead from heart disease.— Central News. NEW YonK, Later.—The trngio event occurred under very dramatic circumstances. Throughout the first act Castlemary had been in excellent voice, when just towards the end be beoame suddenly ill, kund expired shortly afterwards in the arms of M. de Reszke, who was playing with him. The audience were not at the time aware of what had really liapl)cned.-R-ettter.
WRECK OF THE CITY OF AGRA.
WRECK OF THE CITY OF AGRA. Arrival of Captain Frame. I Captain Frame, of the City of Agrp, wrecked off Cape Villano, with the loss of 32 lives, arrived at Plymouth this morning in the steamer Orizaba. Captain Frame de. clined to say anything about the wreck. It was ascertained that Captain Frame was ten hours in the water before being reecued. He proceeded by the ship to London. Capt. Clark, of the Orizaba, said they passed the wreck off Villano on Tuesday. The City of Agra was firm on a rock with two masts and the funnel above water.
A WATCH THAT WINDS ITSELF.…
A WATCH THAT WINDS ITSELF. The latest novelty in the line of timekeepers (says the Chicago Tribune) is a watch which does not require any winding. All that is necessary for its owner to do, in order to have the time with him always, is to walk half a mile a day. The watch does the rest. The motion of a weight works a small ratchet arrangement, which winds the spring to its full tension, and then is auto- matically he!d until more winding is needed. A course of shaking up and down for a few minutes will answer the same purpose as a stroll afoot, while all the jolts and jars of ordinary existence are likewise made useful as a means of windiug.
LADY HAMPTON 69LD MINE CASE.
LADY HAMPTON 69LD MINE CASE. In respeot to the litigation between Mr R. P. Houston, M.P., and other parties as to the purchase ot shaves in the Ludy Hampton Gold Mines Company, Mr Buckley, Q.C., on Wednes- day obtained leave to serve a short notice of motion to commit Mr Houston for contempt of court, or, should his position as M.P. prevent committal, then sequestration for alleged breach of the undertaking given last Thursday not to buy shares pending the trial of the action. --====
MUMPS IN THE CHANNEL I SQUADRON.I
MUMPS IN THE CHANNEL SQUADRON. An Exohange Telegraph Company's Portsmouth telegram says The battleship Prince George has been plaoed in quarantine at Portland owing to an epidemic of mumps. There are-c.tses on board the cruiser Blake also, and the patients have been sent to the hospital. The fact of being in quarantine will not prevent the Prince George sailing with the Channel Fleet on Saturday. The cruise is expected to last until the end of May.
I i WRECK OF THE ANGLOMAN.
WRECK OF THE ANGLOMAN. The Warren liner Angloman, from Boston, is still on Skerrie's Rock, off the Anglesey coast, with only small hope of being saved. Tidings have been despatched from Liverpool with tho view of saving the cargo, and muoh depends upon the continuance of fine weather. Nearly all the cattle have been washed out of the steamer, and their carcases are now floating about. All the live stock saved consists of 46 sheep and one horse, whioh have been biought to Liverpool.
Wreck Off Ushant.
Wreck Off Ushant. I ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. r Twenty Lives Lost. A Glasgow correspondent telegraphs :-Messrs Ferguson and Reid, of Glasgow, to-day received information that their Cyanus has been totally ost near Ushant, and that of 21 men on board only one has been saved. The Cyanus was on a voyage from Bilbao to Glasgow with ore, and was due at Glasgow to-morrow. She left Bilbao on the 8th and next evening was lost. The owners cannot Say whether she ran ashore. They state that before leaving Glasgow she was overhauled, and that the crew mostly belonged to Glasgow. Lawrence R. Nicolson, seaman, is the one man spoken of as being saved. The following is a full lisfc of the crew :-J :\mes Rice, Glasgow, captain W. Macpherson, Glasgow, mate; P. Nisbet, Glasgow, second mate John McKenzie, Glasgow, steward W. Munnoth, assistant steward; John Thomson, Kirkcaldy, first engineer John Forbes, second engineer; N. Jamieson, third engineer T. Fox, cook; Joun Stewart, boatswain; C. Jeromson, Roderick Johnson, D. Sanderson, L. R. Nicolson, H. Crichton, seamen; Mann, donkeyman; T. Malley, John McMillan, John Blair, B. Owens, and John Hamilton, firemen.
INDIAN FAMINE FUND, |
INDIAN FAMINE FUND, APPEAL TO MERCHANTS AND SHIPOWNERS. An interesting presentation for bravery at sea was announced to take place on the floor of the Cardiff Exchange at 12.30 this afternoon, and there was a large gathering to view the promised ceremony. At the last moment, how- ever, it was found that the man to be rewarded could not be in attendance before 3 o'clock. Thereupon Mr Lester Jones occupied the chair, and having made a few appropriate observations on the Indian famine, invited the Mayor (Alder- man E. Beavan) to address the gathering. The MAYOR said the famine was one which affected everybody throughout the country. He wanted them to kuow that he had started a relief fund, which had grown—slowly it was true—until it now stood at £ 1,340. Yesterday he had the pleasure of forwarding a cheque for £ 1,000 out of this fund to the Lord Mayor of London. (Hear, hear.) He need hardly eay that this £ 1,340 scarcely touched the fringe of generosity of Cardiff and the ability of Cardiff to give towards this most deserving object, and he hoped his presence would lead to at least £ 1,000 being collected on the Exchange. (Laughter and hear, bear.) He would remmd them that they were bouud by special ties to the famine- stricken people of India, and that they were swayed under the same sceptre. (Hear, hear.) Therefore they dared not refuse to help in this oritical and deplorable crisis. Another reason why they should give was because their ships traded to and fro in the Indian waters with mer- chandise, from which they derived considerable profit and special benefit. Some had said that they hAd already contributed direct to the Lord Mayor's r, urid. Well, but there were many who had not yet contributed to any fund, and to thos9 ho appealed. H" would also remind them that he opened a fund before he was nslted to do so by the Lord Mayor. In fact, when he received the Lord Mayor's letter lie had something like JS600 in hand. That showed that the Cardiff Council wore quickly, actively, and earnestly alive to the necessities of the case. (Applause). In conclusion he appealed to merchants and shipowners to contribute liberally to the fund he had started out of the enormous piles they had made in business. (Laughter and hear, hear.) The Cardiff fund ought to amount at the least to L5,000, and be would appeal to them most earnestly for the money. (Applause.) Mr HARRISON (of Messrs Harrison, Moore, and Moore) said he had not known, until that moment, what a modest man the Mayor was. (Laughter.) He had asked for £ 5,000 only. Well, he would go better, and say the Cardiff fund ought to amount to £ 10,000. Cardiff was a prospering town, and they ought to come to the front in this matter. (Hear, hear.) In the course of an interesting speech Mr Harrison said he had lived in India eight or nine years. In the best of times the natives could only earn 2d or 3d per day. They only got one meal per day, which usually consisted of rice and a special kind of cake. With one meal per day in good time-, they could readily realise how hopeless their case would be when brought face to face with starva- tion. He would suggest to the Mayor that a committee be formed to work the Exchange. Everybody should bo asked to contribute, and not merely cjlliery and other people, who nearly always gave handsomely. (Applause.) On the motion of Count LUCOVICH, seconded by Councillor HALTJETT, the Mayor was thanked for his presence and speech. We have received the following :— Town Hall, Cardiff, llfch February, 1897. DRAR SIRs,-At a meeting of the Local Committee, herein held on Tuesday afternoon last, the following resolution was passed That the proprietors of the South Wales Daily News and Western Mail be respectfully asked to open a shilling fund in connection with their papers, and the South Wales Eoho and Evening Express a sixpenny fund and further, that they be desired to remit the amount raised by this means to his Worship the Mayor to augment his fund.' I trust you will see your way to fall in with the suggestion contained in the resolution, and awaiting your reply, I am, yours faithfully, E. BEAVAN, Mayor, and hon, treasurer of Cardiff Fund," [Wo shall be glad to receive any subscriptions as suggested and to forward them to the Cardiff Fund.l A Protest. A crowded meeting, convened by the Social Democratic Federation, was held in the St. James's Hall on Wednesday night, to Iprotest against the inadequacy of the means taken to deal with the Indian famine. Professor Beesly presided, and among those present were Mr Davitt, M.P., Mr Tom Mann, and Mr Dadabliai Naorojt. British rule in India was denounced in strong terms as being btsed on dishonesty, political hypocrisy, and selfishness,and as being responsible for the famine through the fearful drain of £20,000,000 annually from the poorest country in the world without any return. A resolution calling for cessation of this drain was passed. Stloretary for India en Relief. Lord George Hamilton, Secretary for India, addressing a meeting ab Harrow School on Wednesday evening on behalf of the Indian Famine Fund, said oritics of the Govern. ment told them they ought to pur- chase food wholesale and force down the price of wheat, but wheat was cheaper in India than in this country, and the Viceroy and himself had arrived ab the conclusion that, with the spring orops, there would be sufficient to carry the people on, The Government appeal for charity was with the object of supplementing, nob overlapping, their own work, and they did not desire to evade their obligations.
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LESSEE & MANAGERESS MRS EDWARD FLETCHER Commencement of the Dramatic Season, TO-NIGHT. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY llTH, 1897, and during the week. Instantaneous Success of the Elaborate Scenic pro- duction of the Quaint American Whirlwind Comedy Drama. rjIHE pi AST IVI AIL. .1. Told in five gusts. Under the direction of Mr Albert Steele. COPY OF CABLEGRAM. January 9th, 1893. To ALBERT STEELE, Theatre Royal, Cardiff. Fast Mail reproduced here (Chicago, America) to- night—Glorious Sucet"Lightning Fast Mail created a greater sensation than ever DOUGLAS. Friday. February 12th, Grand Fashionable Night, under distinguished patronage BENEFIT OF MR W. T. BENJAMIN (Acting Manager). The Night of the Season. 30 well-known Artistes. MONDAY NEXT, Feb. 15th. 1S97, Return Visit of the Phenomenal Success—W, S. PENLEY'S CO. iu CHARLEY'S AUNT. Seats may now be booked. The Prisoner of Zenda is Coming. Doors open at 7 commence 7 30. Prices, 6d to £22s. Booking offices, Messrs Thompson 4 Shackell, Ltd., Queen-street, from 10 to 5. Telephone, 521. THEATRE ROYAL. JL Lessee and Manageress, MRS EDWARD FLETCHER. FRIDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 12TH, ANNUAL BKNEFIT OF MR W. T. BENJAMIN, Acting Manager. THE NIGH I' OF THE SEASON. Under the (listinguislied patronage of the Right Hon. Lord Tredegar, Major General H. H. Lee, J. M. Maclean, Esq., M.P., Lascelles Carr, Esq., J.P., Arthur J. Gould, Esq. (Our Captain), Cardiff and Newport Football Clubs, Catford C,C., and local Cycling Clubs. Grand production of the American up-to-date Musical Play, THE F AT MAIL. Enormous Attractions The Night of the Season Gigantic Progra.mme Thirty well-known Artistes I Increased Orchestra Doors open 6.30, commence 7 sharp. Prices as usual. Tickets everywhere. See Bilk rpHEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. MRS LONGSHORE-POTTS, Doctor of Medicine, of the Women's Medical College of Philadelphia, U.S.A., will Lecture on HEALTH AND DISEASE," TO WOMEN ONLY, 0: TUESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 16TH, And on the Afternoons of Feb. 17th, 18th, A 19tb, At 3 o'clock. Doors open at 2.30. Admission Free. Collections taken. LAST LECTURE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 20TH, At 3. Subject" MATERNITY." Admission, 6d, Is, and 2s. All Lectures Illustrated by Limelight Views, including many of Art and Scenery. lCO Views each Lecture. Different Lectures and Views daily. 6702-758e 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve ir." THE EMPIRE. MAMABI.NS DIRECTOR oswalu STOLI. TO-NIGHT With New Victu The ORIGINAL LUMIKRE tCINEMATOGRAPH K Under Mons. Trewey. From The Empire, Londou. Hyde Park Corner. Burmese Wrestling, Rhine Fall (WUrtemberg), Loading a Steamer in Spain, Panomma of Cologne (Germany), Brooklyn Bridge in New York, Dragoons Crossing a River, The Water Chute, Queen's Regiment, Portugal, Charge of Cuirassiers, Fire Brigade Call. JONES and ROBINSON on the Parallel Bars. The FOUR LYRIC SISTERS, Singers and Dancers. ELLA DEtlN, "You're so good, daddy." ENO, Mimic. "The Coon's Courtship," S^TTCR. VI and EVELYN POOLE. RAMZA and ARNO. The BROS. CRESCENDO, Musical Comedians, NEXT WEEK— CINCINNATI!, LIEUT. COLE. Box Office open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Saturdays, 10 to 1) for Reserving Seats in Fauteuils and Grand Circle, and for Reserving Boxes. R A N D fjr\H E A T R E. j,ll"R¡¡: A MANAOwa Mr CLARENCE SOUM' Grand and Enthusiastic Reception of the screaming Farcical Comedy— THE NEW BABY (from the New Royalty Theatre, London), preceded each evening by the farce— MAY AND DECEMBER. Doors open 7 commeaco 7.30. Box Office open daily at Theatre from 10 to 4. Tele- phone 725. Prices from 611 to El h. MONDAY NEXT, February 15th, important engage] men. for three aighis only, of Mr and Mrs KENDAL and their London Company. Seats can now be booked at the Theatre. G- HAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1897, FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY, MR AND MRS KENDAL and their Company. THEIR FIRST Vlsrr TO CARDIFF. 6633 PaOQRUIME- 707e MONDAY. "A SCRAP OF PAPER." TUESDAY "A FLASH IN THE PAN." WEDNESDAY THE IRONNIASTEIL" c ARDIFF ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Patron, The Most Hon. the Marquis of Bute, K.T. JUBILEE CONCERT, PARK HALL, CARDIFF, WEDNESDAY EVhNING, FEBRUARY 17TH, 1897. VOCALISTS MISS MAGGIE DAVIES AND MR ANDREW BLACK. SOLO VIOLONCELLO, Mr W. H. SQUIRE. FuU Orchestra of 70 Performers. Conductor MR J. E DEACON. Reserved Seats, 39 6d each Unreserved Seats, 2s and It. Plan at Mr Win. Lewis', 22. Duke-street, Cardiff. Doors open 7.15 commence at 3. liartiages 10.15. Special train to Llanbtben and Caerphilly, leaving Cardiff at 11 p.m. 6437— 510e QARDLFF gATURDAY J>OPS. PARK HALL. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 13TH. Madame JOHN THOMAS (Llanelly). Misa F. M. GLYNNE LEWIS, R.A.M. Hamourist-UR FELIX MILLS. Flautist—MR J. H. HHACKLETON. Solo Pianist-Miss REBECCA MANDER. AND THE CARDIFF SOCIETY OF GLEEMEN. CONDUCTOR—MR T. E. AYLWARD ACCOMPANIST—MR A. C. TOONK. 761e Admission, 6d. Balcony and Front Area, Is. 6718 DOORS OPEN AT 7.15; COMMENCE 7.45. AARI)IFF MUSICAL SOCMY, SEASON 1896-1897. SECOND CONCERT OF THE SEASON, PARK HALL, WEDNESDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 1897. PRINCIPAL ARTISTES Madame EMILY DAVIES, Mr C. EMLYN JONES, Mr JOHN DUNN. THE GREATEST ENGLISH VIOLINIST LIVING. Mr A. J. SILVER, F.R.C.O. CHORUS 250 VOICES. CONDUCTOR Mr T. E. AYLWARD. ACCOMPANIST Mr A. C. TOONE, Doors open 7.15; to Commence 7.45; Carriages 10.15 Area (Reserved), 5s and 2" 6d Admission. Is. Plan of the Hall at Messrs Newman and Sons, Queen-street. A Train will leave the Rhymney Station tor LIaniahen and Caerphilly at 11 o'clock p.m. 6713 DHILHARMONIC HALL & STOLLS I. PANOPTICON, ST. MARY -STREET; OPEN ALL DA Y. Waxworks, Crystal Maze, Tichborne Trial Picture, Jungle, Phonograph, Galatea, etc., etc. MERTHYR. rriHEATRE ROYAL & OPERA HOUSE, X MERTHYR. The Most Modern Theatre in Wales. Illuminated throughont by Electricity. SOLE LESSEE AND MANAGER ..Mr WILL SMITHSON. THE FUNNIEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL PANTOMIME PRODUCTION IN WALES. DAY PERFORMANCE SATURDAY at 2 o'clock Owing to the length of the performance the curtain will rise at 7.45. Early doors open at 6.30, 3d extra to aU parts. Ordinary doors open at 7.15 MONDAY, FEB. 1ST, FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY, Costly and important engagement of Fred H Graham's Company in the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime— CINDERELLA or THE VAIBY GLASS SLIPPER Direct from Royal Theatre, London. First appear ance in the provinces. Grand company of 50 acknow- ledged performers. Splendid scenery. Any amount of fun. Pretty faces, pretty dresses. In fact the iDesi pantomime in Wales. If you want to see Cinderella put on in first-class style go to the Opera House, Merthyr. Day performance Saturday at 2.30. 620e Late trains leave for Cardiff. Treharris. Pontypridd and other places on Monday, Thursday, and Satur- day. ftablic Amttstnunb. SWANSEA. rflHE EMPIRE, X MANAQINO DIRECTOR .OSWALD STOLL. TO NIGHT LIEUT. COLE, LESLIE TRIO, ALDOW and THEO, ADELE LIBRA, MARY OLOvWft, REX HARLEY, MAYNARD A CALVER, THE BRUINS. Next week—THE CIENENIAIOGRAPRE. — NEWPORT. FF 1 H E EMPIRE. JL MANAMN* DIRECTOR—OSWALD StOLt* TO-NIGHT THE DAIRYMAID, BY THE KEENS REEVES COMBINATION OF EIGHTEEN PERFORMERS. VARIETIES BY OTHER ABLE ARTISTES. PONTYPRIDD. ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE, PONTYPRIDD. Proprietors Messrs TRENCHAR1) and JONES. Manager Mr TOM JONES. MONDAY, February 8th, and during the week. Return Visit of Mr FRED L. CONNYNGHAME'S No. 1 Company in the Wonderful, Ghost-thrilling, Supernatural Success, "THE PHANTOMS." Time and Prices as usual. Settte may be booked without extra charge at Meeerrs Thompson and Shackell's Music Warehaase. Taff-st. 74e <Eimca±i0rt. -J C GUINEAS YEARLY for board, _M.CZ/ laundress, English, French, music, singing, dancing and drill; visiting masters, French and English governesses no extras tennis cow kept.- References, prospectuses, view of house and grounds, Governesses, 3, North-street, Cheltenham, 255 ADIE'S COLLEG-EI, STONELEIGH, JLJ PORTHCAWL, S.W. PRINCIPALS The FRAULEIN BRILL. Very comfortable house, well lald-out grounds, un. rivalled climate. Sea bathing, tennis, golfing. Exceptional advant-ages for acquiring modern languages and the study of Music and Art. Prepara- tions for Oxford, Higher, Locals, and Royal Academy of Muc. Student Governess required at half term. 759e TIIEETH. Complete Set, One Guinea 1. Five years' warranty. GOODMAN Co., 56 Queen-street, and 10. Duke-street. Cardiff 7e s A I L 0 R 8 1 JJEFORE gTARTING )!0 ON YOUR NEXT yoUGE See you are supplied with the Text Books ordered by the Board of Trade to be used in connection with che New Exams. for Mastert and Mates, shortly to be enforced. You will be glad to be aole to study them during your leisure time at sea (especially if you are on three watches). They may now be had at the CARDIFF NAUTICAL ACADEMY, 47, ST. MARY-STREET, THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. The PRINCIPAL (Capt. J. NETHERCLIFT JUTSUM, Extra Master (London), is in attend- ance at the School until 8 p.m. If you choose to call up after you leave your ship in the evening he will be pleased to give you fun nformation regarding the New Exams. 167 G. STONE & CO., u NDEITTAKERS. 10, 11, & 12, WORKING-STREET c AltDIFF. 6. Telegraphic Address STONE, 11, W..r!:infr-etre«t. CARL IFF.
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER.…
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER. I A correspondent of the Morning Leader, writing from St. George's Workhouse, Fulham-road, of his remembrance of Workhouse romances, says —We hid admitted here a man of fine physique, who was under 30 years of age, who had simply bean a rolling stone. He had been to America, and had failed there he had returned to Eng, land, and he did no good here. He entered the Workhduse soured with himself and all the world. In a fib of desperation-I an it lunacy-he wrote a terrible threatening letter to the Prince of Wales demanding money. He was promptly arrested, and was sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude. At the expiration of his term of imprisonment he returned here thoroughly broken in health, and crushed in spirit. Now mark the sequel. The Prinoe of Wales, whether shocked at the severity of the sentence or pitying the poor fellow, evinoed a strong desire to help him on his release. He sent an official here from Marlborough House, and undoubtedly would—who could if the Prince could not ?—have put him in a situation where hs could have wiped out the past, and become a respectable member of society. But it was not to be. He drifted back into the groove and died some time ago in the infirmary, notwithstanding the fact that the second most important personage in the realm had endeavoured to help him to retrieve the past.
A STftANDED STEAMER. I
A STftANDED STEAMER. I Live Sheep Rescusd. I The Press Association Holyhead correspondent telfgraphs :-A number of live sheep have been rescued from the steamer Angloman, which stranded on Skerries Island on Tuesday, and have been taken to Liverpool by the salvage steamer Ranger, It is hoped the steamer Angloman will right herself after part of her cargo has been disebarged. A Another telegram says The Trinity steamer Stella, the tugboats, and Salvage Association's steamer are engaged to-day alongside the Anglo men, the Warren liner, on the Skerries rocks at Holyhead, As the steamer now rests on her side it is somewhat difficult to oarry on opera. tions, but a good portion of her general oargo will be saved. Hundreds of drowned cattle lie below decks and will sink with the Angloman at the next gale.
' X RAYS" IN THE QUEEN'$ KITCHEN.…
X RAYS" IN THE QUEEN'$ KITCHEN. I The fluorescent screen and X rays" have been introduced into the Queen's kitchen for a purpose which Herr Rontgea could scaroely have con- sidered. Every dish, ere it leaves the kitchen, is subjected io the rays for the purpose of detecting whether any stray fish bones, plum stones, or other indigestible or dangerous matter may be concealed therein.
TO-DAY'S WEATHEII. 4.30 P:M.
TO-DAY'S WEATHEII. 4.30 P:M. TO-DAY'S FORECAST. FOR ENGLAND. S.W., AN* SOUTH WALES. Southerly to south-westerly winds, freshening: dull; UD. settled some rain GENERAL.—Rain is probable to- day in many parts. I
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IENGLISH SUNDAY CLOSING. I
ENGLISH SUNDAY CLOSING. I The House of Commons yesterday discussed a Bill which, as drafted, proposed to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors by retail in Etigland during the whole of Sunday, except in the case of lodgers and boua fide travellers. Mr Sharpe moved the rejection of the measure, and this was seconded by Mr Buncombe. lu course of a long discussion the Bill received Conservative support upon a suggestion that modifications in its provisions would be accepted, but the Home Secretary opposed it. Mr C. H. Wilson said he was willing, when the Bill got into Committee, to accept the proposal that public-houses should be allowed to be open for one hour in the middle of the day and one hour in the evening. A division being taken the Bill was thrown out by 206 to 149--majority 57. ._n.1' -.a.
A CtVIÛ PATRIARCH. I
A CtVIÛ PATRIARCH. I Mr Geo:ge Hurst, Bedford's oldest citizen, etr.ouated his ninety-seventh birthday yesterday uy olinibtng into the belfry of St. Paul's Church, where some new bells have just been hung. In the evening he dined with the Town Volunteer Fire Brigade, and replied with remarkable vigour to she toast of his health. Mr Hurst, who has been five times mayor of the borough, occupying the post for the last time in the year of her Majesty's Jubilee, is a marvellous old man, full of health and of agreeable conversation. No weather keeps him within doors. Pope is one of hie favourite authors, and he ia fond of quoting passages such as might be expected to tax the memory of a man fifty years younger.
ICWM CLYDAGH COLLIERY.
I CWM CLYDAGH COLLIERY. I The Action for the Recovery of Poolr-Rgites I We regret that in reporting a case heard on Wednesday at the Pontypridd Police Court respecting the Cwm Clydach Colliery we men. tioned the name of Messrs William Perch and Co., of Cardiff. The action was against the Receiver in Chanoery for the estate of the late Mr William Perch, who died in 1891, with which the present firm of William Perch and Co, is not connected.
I ANTI-VACCINATOR.I -
I ANTI-VACCINATOR. I Frederick Pearse, prominent tradesman of And or cr, was yesterday committed to Winchester I Gaol under the Vaccination Acts for non-payment of costs. He had paid £ 40 12s 6d in 60 previous prosecutions and refused to pay more.
IA CHILD'S FATAL DRINK.I
I A CHILD'S FATAL DRINK. I Yesterday Fanny Cooke (4), of Dartmouth- street, Wolverhampton, died in the General Hospilc- Sroni the effects of scalds. The obild drank frooa the spout of a kettle of boiling water
I The Bush Murders,
I The Bush Murders, I BUTLER'S IDENTIFICATION, PERTH, Thursday.—The West Australian states that a man named Richard Ashe was sen- tenced here to various terms of imprison. ment between 1893 and January, 1896. He theu went to Cooigardie, where he remained until the following August. An assayer's certifi- cate belonging to Frank Horwood was stolen about that time. The Northern police and the superintendent of Fremantle Gao), from photo- graphs in their possession, identified Ashe as Frank Butler, the man arrested in San Francisco in connection with the Bush murders in New South Wales.-Betiter. PERTH (Later).—The man Butler is understood to have passed under the names both of Horwood and Ashe.-B,-uter.
IDR. NANS-EN'S BOO-K. I
I DR. NANS-EN'S BOO-K. I Interesting Exhibition. I As a preliminary to the issue of Dr. Nansen's book next week the publishers (Messrs Archibald Constable and Co.) have arranged at the Sb. George's Gallery, Bond-street, an interesting exhibition of the original photographs and draw. ings with which the work is to be illustrated. Many of these were either drawn or taken by the explorer himself, who, with his wife, were present yesterday when the collection was submitted to the Press view, while the remainder were the work of other members of the gallant party on the Fram. A capital model of the hull of their staunch little vessel occupies a conspicuous posi. tion in the room, in the centre of which stands a finely chiselled bust of the famous Norwegian. But the exhibits which will attract the most attention are those articles which formed part of the expedition, and in their way contributed to its success. These include a sledge-kayak, which brings home at once the realities of ice travelling, and a suit of thedootor's clothes, which likewise aff rds a better illustration than any picture of the actualities of the Arctic climate.
FOUR MILLION MILES I
FOUR MILLION MILES I An interesting presentabion was made in Bir. mingham yesterday to Mr Benjamin JFPns, who recently left the service of the Great Western Railway Company after acting as guard on the London and Birkenhead expres4 for 54 years. The presentation oonsistsd of an illuminated address and a cheque for 100 guineas. It was stated that Mr Jeans had travelled four million miles on the railway. In a few well-chosen words of thanks Mr Jeans told the meeting that in all his service un the line nothing had gone wrong, no lugrage had been lost, and no children bad gone astray.
IHER CONSCIENCE GAVE HER NO…
HER CONSCIENCE GAVE HER NO I PEACE. An incorruptible judge—the oonsoience-whioh reigno within us, never gives us a false or deceitful sentence as leng as the heart is susceptible to a noble sentiment; the conscience not only puts us on our guard against the wrofg, but makes us recognise and acknowledge that which is good. I consider it my duty," writeB Mrs Tompkins, of 44, Bridgend-road, Maes teg, South Wales, to make public my wonderful cure through tbo use of Warner's Safe Cure. I was just on the brink of my grave, but through the dear Lord s mercy the nurse brought me one of Warner s pamphlets, which had heen pushed under the door. I had seen these books many times before, but would not read them, as I thought nothing but having a doctor would do. The dootor Who attended me treated me for six weeks for Bright's Disease, and I was worse than when I sent for him, and the day I oommenoed taking attended me treated me for six weeks for Bright's Disease, and I was worse than when I sent for him, and the day I oommenoed taking Warner's Safe Cure he told me I must submit to an examination, he would have another dootor with hrnti. I seemed to be coming all to pieces, especially the lower part of my body. I quite especially the lower part of my body. I quite thought I should have to wear some instrument, bub the wonderful medicine, Warner's Safe Cure, put it all right, and I am completely cured. I am never tired of recommending this remedy, nd imploring people to use it whenever I I f any illness."
I GLAMORGAN COUNTY OOUNCIL.
I GLAMORGAN COUNTY OOUNCIL. Mr Blandy Jenkins, chairman of the Glamorg-An County Council, presided at a special meeting of the Roadn nnd Bridges Committee, held at the County Offices, Cardiff, to-day. Mr F. H. Jotbam (Penarth) proposed and Mr Hopkiu Rhys (Aberdare) seconded a vote of condolence with the family and relatives of the late Councillor David Leysbon, of Pontypridd, who had been a member of that committee. Sympathetic refer- ences were feelingly made by the chairman in putting the vote. The estimated expenditure for the next 12 months was approved at £ 35,900.
IWRECKED IN SIGHT OF HOME.…
WRECKED IN SIGHT OF HOME. f Loss of Life. I BOULOGNE, Thursday.—Last night as the fishing boat No. 2,164 was entering the harbour, she was run into and almosb etio in two by II another boat leaving the port. She sank immediately, and two of her orew were drowned.
A PRAYERFUL CREW. I
A PRAYERFUL CREW. I Ab a Board of Trade inquiry at Hull as to tho stranding of the Hull steam trawler Euphrates, which went ashore near Aldborough on January 8, it was stated in the evidence that when the vessel struck five of the crew were down below saying their prayers.
WALKING ROUND THE WORLD. I
WALKING ROUND THE WORLD. I Last evening Beresfotd G-reathaad, who is on a walking tour round the world, arrived in Bir- mingham. He left Vancouver on March 2nd, 1895, and has now walked about 5,500 miles. H? this mornirg for Warwick.
The Plague.
The Plague. I TERRIBLE MORTALITY, BOMBAY, Wednesday.—Since the outbreak of the plague here there have been 5,960 cases and 4,581 deaths. The past week's mortality from all causes was 1,884.-Reuter. I Precautionary Measures. I MADRID, Thursday.—The Minister of the Interior has renewed his instructions to the Maritime Prefects enjoining them to exercise the graatesb severity in regard to vessels or mer- chandise Prefects enjoining thAm to exerciee the chandise from localities lDfected by the plaue,- Reuter. I —————————————-
I CARDIFF PUBLlO WORKS.
I CARDIFF PUBLlO WORKS. I GENEROUS GIFT BY LORD TREDEGAR. I New Ordnance Survey for Cardiff. Alderman Daniel Lib win presided this morning over a meeting of the Cardiff Public Works Committee, when the Borough Engineer reported that owing to the recent division of the borough into six districts for highway purposes a new yard was: necessary on the Moors. Mr Harpur described some property which he thought could be purchased for the purpose, and a committee of inspection was appointed. Mr H. J. Davies, solicitor to Lord Tredegar, wrote that the com- mitteg might take it from him that the strip of land on the Tredegar estate required for the Broadway and Splott Bridge improve. ments would be given—an announcement which was received by the committee with loud expressions of approval. Mr Beasley, manager of the Taff Vale Railway, having complained thab the Corporation had encroached upon the company's property at Ferry-road, the Borough Engineer replied stating that there existed, in his opinion, no valid reason whatever for the objection. The Town Clerk bad written to Mr Beasley declaring that the road was a highway, and that the Corporation workmen were committing no encroachment. A latter was read from the Director-General of the Ordnance Survey stating that the revision of the Ordnance Survey plans of the county of Glamorgan was now in progress. Tberevision would not in future include at the public cost the revision of any places on a scale larger than that of 1-2500, or 25'344 inches to a mile. If the Corporation of Cardiff desired to have the existing plans of the town revised on the 1.500 scale at the cost of the town, this could be done at a cosb including publication of 24s an acre. It was proposed to commence the revision of the survey of the town in the latter half of this year. On the motion of Alderman Ratnsdale, ib was agreed that the now plans of the town be ordered on the 1-500 scale.
IRETURN OF MRS LONGSHORE POTTS.…
I RETURN OF MRS LONGSHORE POTTS. M.D., TO CARDIFF. Donbtleas many ladies will be pleased to see the announcements of the eariy return to Cardiff of Mrs Longshore Potts, the talented American lecturer. When Mrs Potts was here before-lasb May—the warm weather and the cbarma of the Exhibition combined to discount the attractions of the matinee lecture, which consequently did not "draw" as they usually do. As a rule, the lectures test the holding capacities of the largest theatres, a fact evidenced only the other week at Birmingham, where Mrs Potts's admirers filled the fine Prince of Witleq Theatre from top to bottom at every lecture. It is hoped thab local ladies will on this occasion justify Mrs Potta's faith in making a return visit by responding in large numbers to the invitations sentoub. As before, there will befivelectures, all towomenouly,ancladmission to the first four will be free, a charge being made only for the final address, Oil Maternity." The lectures take plaoe at the Theatre Royal each afternoon nxt week, except Monday, com- mencing at 3 o'clock, The following extract from an article in Truth will give an idea of the lecturer's capabilities The American lady doctor thoroughly understands her subject, and is not one of the masculine, loud-voieed platform women who like to call a spade a spade out of mere delight of outraging the proprieties. Mrs Potts has a benevolent, kindly face, as befit3 the exponent of a beneficent science. Her voice is gently persuasive, and a quiet humour lights up her discourse from time to time. There is no attempt at oratory or eloquence. A clear yetting forth of her subject is evidently all that is aimed at. So distinctly useful are her utterances that a West-end physician of some standing has ex- pressed hit, opinion to the effect that if Mrs Longshore-Potts goes on lecturing in the way she is doing at St. James's Hall he may as well 'shub up shop.
. HAMBURG STRIKERS,
HAMBURG STRIKERS, HAMBURG, Wednesday.—The Hamburg Senate, in accordance with the resolution of December 18tb, as well as with the frequently-expressed wish of the employers sand workmen, has appointed a commission » inquire thoroughly into the question of wages and conditiins of labour of the Hamhurg dockers and thl men employed in work connected with the docks. Having accomplished this, the commission will invite negotiations between employers and workmen with the object of remedying any grievances which may have been shown to exist, and will submit any necessary measures to the Senate. The commission consists of Senators Oswald, Hertz, and Holtbusen,-Beuter.
-DEVONPORT DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
DEVONPORT DYNAMITE EXPLOSION. The adjourned coroner's inquiry into the cause of death of Charles Furze, one of the three workmen who lost their lives by the dynamite explosion in Devonporb Harbour on December 30th, when the driller Delta was sunk and 451 men were precipitated into the water, was resumed on Wednesday, Captain Home Thompson, Inspector of Explosives, said he was satisfied that every reasonable oare had been taken in carrying on drilling operations. He believed the accident was caused by some peculiar wave motion. The jury returned a verdict "That deoeased died from drowning, and that no oue was to blame for the accident."
IEXCITING SCENE ON THE RAILWAY.i…
I EXCITING SCENE ON THE RAILWAY. EXCITIN-0 -80-ENE-ON -TH-E -RAI-LW-AY- ¡ John Williams was brought up ab Usk on Wednesday morning on a chaige in connection with his eccentric and violent behaviour at Usk and Little Mill Railway Stations, and was remanded to Usk Prison for eight days. Williams was released from that institution in the morning, and was at the station in time for the 8 o'clock train. A ticket had been taken for him. He would not enter until the train was in motiou, and then the stationmaster at Usk tried to prevent him, but failed. At Little Mill Williams was very violent, and had to be tied down after he had assaulted those who kept him from gebtiug on to the line. It is presumed that the state of his mind will be inquired into at the prison.
I STOCKPORT RAILWAY COLLISION.
I STOCKPORT RAILWAY COLLISION. Miss Mouland, daughter of Mr E. Mouland, musical dirt-etor of the Empire Theatre, Sheffield, died on Wednesday afternoon from injuries received on Saturday evening in the collision on the Sheffield and Midland Railway, near Stock- port. Deceased and her mother were the only two persons seriously injured Mrs Mouland lies in a dangerous condition in Stockporb Infirmary.
BRADLEY MARTIN BALL.
BRADLEY MARTIN BALL. NEW YORK, Thursday.—The Bradley Martin ball last night was a brilliant success and the spectacle snrpassed anything seen before in the United States. Dancing. which began at mid- night, was kept up until 5 o'clock thi morning. The number of guests was about 800.—Central Nelos.
ALLEGED BLACKMAILING.
ALLEGED BLACKMAILING. At the Old Bailey the trial of Jas. H. Farmer, Julius Jacobs, and Morris B. Jacobs, charged with blackmailing Marcus Bebro was resumed to-day. Mr Lionel Bebro was cross-examined ab length.
-DISCOVERY OF BOMBS.
DISCOVERY OF BOMBS. An Exohange telegram from Constantinople says:—Six more bombs were found yesterday aftornoon in the basement of the Jewish School at Galata.
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I PROPOSED INCORPORATION off…
I PROPOSED INCORPORATION off THE RHONDDA. [ The Rhondda School Board have raised tbe question of incorporating the valleys. It aroet. i out of a discussion upon the suggestion thrown ottl by Mr W. Jenkins, J.P., agent of the 0001A Collieries, that the two Higher Grade schools if the district should be constituted into an Ioter- mediate institution. Mr Jenkins submitted I statistics showing that there were aboub 324- j pupils at the two schools eligible for intermediate j, education, and thab out of the £ 3,766 of the mon6t j due to the Rhondda tbe county paid the district | only £ 1,450, thus practically depriving the | ratepayers of the valley of the sum of t. annually. If the Rhondda established anothef I Intermediate school in the district there would I adequate funds to maintain it provided the resv j dents obtained their dues from the county. But [ according to remarks made by several members, j the proper solution of the matter lay in be incorporating of the district. The Rev. W. Morris, Treorky, declared emphatically that the Rhondda would benefit at least 29,000 a year if I it were incorporated. The proposed incorpora- tion of that populous mining district is not a neW t thing at all. In November, 1892, Councillor Richard Morris, Pentre, addressed a conference of I members of public boards upon the question, and according to his observations at that time the estimate made by the Rev. W. Morris the other day as to the annual saving to the district ill I much below the mark. Councillor Morris, who had gone minutely into the matter, made the startling announcement that the Rhondda by being incorporated would save £ 12,000 annually. Hit speech on that occasion was bristling with figures) which passed uncontradicted. He pointed out that with reference to contributions to Local Boards, Aberdare, with a ratable value then of £ 170,606. received £ 1,184; Merthyr, with a ratable value of £ 190,133, received £1,081 4s Sd t Ystradyfodwg, with a ratable value of £ 403,106 15s, had received only £ 1,363 while the Swansea Highway, with a ratable value of only £91,524, bad received £ 2,673. Numerous instances of glaring anomalies cf the kind were furnished by Mr Morris in the course of his able speech. However, the scheme submitted by Councillor Morris had opponents, and the agitation in a few months ceased. But it appears from what trans- pired at the meeting of the School Board that the important question will be again raised with- out delay in the various populous districts in the valleys,
I-====-==== I :NATIONAL CYCLISTS'…
-====-==== NATIONAL CYCLISTS' UNION. Presentation to Mr John Young. Therr was a large assemblage of leading Welsh cyclists at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on WedDesC. day evening, the occasion being the making of a presentation to Mr John Young, the well-known South Wales official handicapper, who for several years has been chairman of the Welsh N.C.U. centre. succeeding in that office his brother, Mr Wm. Youug. Such valuable services had Mr Young reudered do the sport, and so popular is he, that his recenti marriage could not be passed by without giving opportunity to the followers of the sport of marking their appreciation of him. Major- General Lee, Dlnas Powis, presided, and in handing to Mr Young-a handsome illuminated address and a valuable service of silver plate, said that the present high position of cycling locally was due in gieat measure to their guest, of whose keeti interest in the pro- motion pure sport was shown by his unselfishness in invariably returning his handicapping fees to assist the centre funds. (Applause.) Through the accumulation of Mr J. Young's fees and economy in manage- ment, the South Wales centre is financially stronger at prpsent than any other centre of the N.C.U. Mr John Young suitably responded, and prophesied that the day of cash prizes was close at hand, although be could not say that it was his opinion that the change would prove beneficial. Welsh championship medals were then awarded to the following riders :—Half mile, S. T. Meager, Cardiff one mile, five, 10, 25, 50, and 100 miles, E. James, Cardiff.
:CORNISH RAILWAY DISASTER,…
CORNISH RAILWAY DISASTER, THE INQUEST. Carelessness of Foreman Alleged. The inquest on the bodies of the twelve men who perished in the fall of scaffolding from Cotbrinich Viaduot, Menheniot, on the Cornwall Railway, was held on Wednesday at Menheniot. The jury were taken to the scene of the disaster, and the work on which deoeased were engaged was explained to them. They also saw the fallen timbers which bad composed the staging. The beam upon which the platform rested lay broken in two in the middle. It was a ballast rati belonging to the old viaduct, and had been utilised to form the main support of the staging. It was five and three-quarter inches wide and six inches thick. There was a flaw in the wood at the point of breakage, and a groove for some previous purpose had also been made at the same part, reducing its thickness by about one half. The verdict was returned late at night. The cause of death is declared to be Collapse of the platform on which the 12 men were working precipitating them into the valley beneath." The jury also found Foreman Blewett and Ganger Pearce guilty of negligence in failing to strengthen the platform with chains and in selecting defective timber for the construction of the same. The Coroner issued warrants for the apprehen- sion of the two men.
ICARDIFF LADIES' CHOIR.
CARDIFF LADIES' CHOIR. The second annual concert of tit. tfardilt Ladies' Choir, which was held at the Park Hall on Wednesday evening, was a distincb success, nob only musically but financially as well. The hall was crowded in every parb; and when the choir made their appearance they were accorded a most enthusiastic reception. The first part of the evening was taken up by Roeckel's descriptive cantata, "Westward Ho I" which was sung by the choir in an excellent manner, the various numbers being received with hearty applause. The second portion of the evening was of a miscellaneous character, the feature of which wa» tho" Pas Redouble," played by a band of ten pianos, and participated in by twenty performers. The piece was admirably executed, and provoked unstinted praise. Mdlle. Marie C. Adolphy, who has before her a brilliant career as a violinist, again made her appearance before a Cardiff audience, and simply delighted her hearers with her superb rendering of the Legende-Mazurka from the Vieniawski series, and also in the selection from the Massenet- Case'la compositions, the first part ot which was the "Meditation sur Thais" and the second "Chauson Napolitaine," Songs were rendered by Miss Dora Hooper, Miss Belle Jones, Mr Ban Dsvonald, Miss May Price, Miss Maggie Griffiths, Mhs Ada Champion, and others. Madame Louie Hooper Rees conducted, and she is to be congratnI;ited upon her capable band of singers.
I"AS r EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND…
I "AS r EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND RECALLED. FEBRUARY 11TH. 1779-(GporgeIII.)-AduDiral Keppel, accused of misconduct in the battle of Ushant, WM acquitted by a court martial. 1780—(George III.)—The Madras Councillors who imprisoned Lord Pigott were fined 21,000 each, and discharged. 1793—(George III.)—War was declared by Greaii Briton against France. 1820-(George IV.)—The name of Queen Caroline was omitted in the Liturgy. 1822—(George IV.)—The Insurreotion Act for Ireland was passed to repress the outrages of the White-boys. 1831—(Wi111am IV.) —TheBudgetof Lord!A1 thorp* proposed many retrenchments the aboli. tion of the taxes on coals, candles, aift printed calicoes, and the reduction of CflhSr- duties.
I A CARDIFF FIRM'S AOTION.
I A CARDIFF FIRM'S AOTION. In the Queeu's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday—before Mr Justice Bruce, silting to try actions without juries—the case of Fieldings, Limited, of Hayet Buildings, Cardiff, versus Basil N. Malamma and Annie Malamms, his wife, of the Albion Millie Lancashire, camn on for hearing. The sletior was to recover £ 150 against the acceptors of a bill of exchange. The defence was a denial of tb. acceptance. Mr Justice Bruce gave judgment for the plaintiffs for £ 155—having allowed 26 as interesb from the date of the writ-and costs. .I
LEICESTERSHIRE MINERS' GRIEVANCES
LEICESTERSHIRE MINERS' GRIEVANCES I A serious strike is threatened in the Leicester- shire coal trade. The men's grievances relate to boys' wages, short and bad stalls, and rules of I contracb. On Wednesday the men met and handed in notices to leave. At Ibstock 500 men are affected. Efforts are being made to settle tht disputed points.
.-,If!!--I MQRRISTON DISTRESS.
If!! I MQRRISTON DISTRESS. The secretary of the relief fund at Morriston writes that the Relief Committee are anxious that the public should be informed that the Male Party of V ocalits now touring the country, and hailing from Morriston, are not doing so for IIbl I benefit of che distressed unemployed of the placer
J CYCLISTS IN THE FRENCH ARMY.
J CYCLISTS IN THE FRENCH ARMY. MADRID, Weduesday.-A telogram received here from Manila states that a native clerk named Baiza, who was employed in the Naval Depart- nient, has bean shot for conspiracy—Reuter.
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