South Wales Echo

THE KENT SCOURGE. | 1,618 Cases of Typhoid. Dr. Adams, medical officer for Maidstone, re- ported to the Sanitary Committee this morning 10 o'clock that the notifications of typhoid during the past 24 hours had been 18, bringing the total to 1,518. It is understood Surgeon-Major Semple has not yet vaccinated any of the in. habitants against typhoid, but will probably do "10 to-day. A Generous Public. j The relief fund amounted this morning to £ 5,503. The Mayor expresses his gratitude for 1 The generous response which the public all over the country have already made to the appeal for help. A Mansion House Fund. I The following letter has been received by the Mayor of Maidstone :— The Mansion House, London. Dear Mr Mayor, — In the Lord Mayor's absence from London I have opened your second telegram. This quite clears up the apparent Antagonism between your answer to his offer of lielp and the statements in the papers, which the Lord Mayor was unable to reconcile. The Lord Mayor will return to London to-morrow (Satur- day) afternoon, and will then take steps to open a Mansion House Fund on behalf of Maidstone.— Tours faithfully, W. J. SOULSBY." The letter has been posted on the Town Hall aoor, and has given much satisfaction. Sixty-eight Deaths. This morning's returns are also regarded as more reassuring. The deaths from the disease flow number 68. Football Match Abandoned. Owing to the spread of typhoid at Maidstone the team of the Folkestone Football Club have refused to go to Maidstone to-day to playa. league match. The game has therefore been abandoned. The Source of the Infection. I The Medical World says :—" Opinion is unnill- ous as to the source of infection at Maidstone, and that source has been cut off, but what kind of hygiene is it that is satisfied with such an inade- quate measure ? The typhoid-polluted water which has been coming through the pipes is au, off, and everyone breathes relieved, forgetting that the pipes through which such typhoid- Polluted water has come may further spread the 'Ofection. It has not suggested itself to any of the Eminent sanitarians to stop the whole supply long enough to cleanse and sterilise the pipes, so that non-infected water passing through the pipes Would have a chance of being delivered in a pure state to the consumer. This may or may not explain why there is an increase of 65 cases in 24 hours. We offer no opinion on that. If the 'Water company were requested to have their pipes cleansed and sterilised and refused to do so. then their responsibility for the disease and death is the greater. If they were not, then we wonder "by so obviously vital a step was not at once taken. We hope that in any future like case such "0 elementary sanitary precaution will not be Overlooked." A Death at Suffolk. I The death occurred this morning of Mr Fred Rstes. one of the most prominent tradesmen in Haverhill, Suffolk, from typhoid fever contracted M Maidstone about a month ago while visiting fiends. He was 38 years of age. There are six other cases in the town, but these are caused by eating diseased oysters at Clacton-on-Sea.

AFTER HIS MONTH OF TRIAL. I Incorrigible: Gaol. I At Newport County Court this afternoon George Evans, labourer, Alteryn, was brought up on a Warrant (ordered by the magistrates last Satur- day) on a charge of neglecting his five children. The proceedings were taken by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. On the 10th April the prisoner was brought up on a similar charge, but was let off (after the Rev. Mr Monro, one of the assistant inisters or St, Mark's, had pleaded for h m) With a caution. That same night the Was seen drunk about the streets of Newport. His wife said he had given her money at the rate of 4s per week since June 22nd, and living at home had of course eaten the greater part of it In food. She worked hard, but the five children Often had to go short. Her husband would even take the vegetables out of the garden to sell for Stink. Inspector Coates, of the R.S.P.C.C., said he had visited the house when there was not a Particle of food in it. He had told prisoner about this, but his only reply was that he had the best wife in Monmouthshire. Prisoner told the magistrates that he had been Out of work and unlucky, but it Appeared that he is a good workman, and could lot plenty of work. The magistrates told prisoner that he was incorrigible, and that they had no alternative but to sentence him to two Months' hard labour. Sentenced accordingly.

BARRY TRADES AND LABOUR I COUNCIL. Dispute Between Rival Unions. I On Friday at the usual meeting of the Barry Trades and Labour Council, held at the Glamorgan Restaurant, under the presidency of Mr Fred Walls, the question of the dispute to the action of an official of the Labourers' Union was again brought up for discussion. It inspired that the official had failed to meet the Officials of the Dockers' Union. The Cadoxton Branch of the Labourers' Union had in the mean- time refused permission for the men, Rogers I,Iftd Jones, to return to work, inasmuch as they were determined not to allow their ranks to be broken up by insubordination. It was now decided by the Council that deputation, con- sisting of Messrs J. H. Jose, G-. H. Curtis, and H. Dunn an, be appointed to wait upon Mr J. Low- flon, J.P., manager of the Barry Graving Dock, and elicit from that gentleman the facts as to the cause of the dismissal of the men Rogers and 'ones. With regard to the question of endeavour. !ng to secure the mitigation of the sentence passed Upon the man Churchill by the local magistrates Recently for intimidation, it was decided that Mr John Ward be appointed to wait upon the Home 'Secretary to bring the facts of the case before the tight hon. gentleman. The question of plasterers floing tiling work was deferred until the next Sleeting.

I BLANDER CASE FROM MACHEN. At Newport County Police Court this afternoon tfrank Thomas, landlord of the Tredegar Arms Inn, Machen, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises. One Wm. Lindsey. a quiet man, when top-heavy and lop- tided, was found by P.C. James in a. house at 8.30 P-ni. on Saturday. 25th ult., with a pint jug in his hand, but it appeared that as he went in the land- lady met him and told him, Now. William, you have had quite enough you know you will not be served here." The enoughness had been obtained alsewhere. He replied by asking leave to see who "M in the taproom, and thus got in. The Bench Emitted to Mr Morgan Phillips, barrister, who Appeared for the landlord, that it was a slander Jase. and that they were disposed to give the benefit of the doubt to the licensee.-Mr Phillips As your Worship pleases.—Mr Lewis: But Lindsey will be fined 7s 6d or seven days Imprisonment for being drunk on licensed premises.—Mr Phillips (smiling) That does not iffect me, your Worship I do not appear for him.

BANKRUPTCY OF A CARDIFF SCHOOL- MASTER. Against James Henry Green, schoolmaster, of Si. Partridge-road, Cardiff, a receiving order was blade yesterday on petition of debtor, filed by Mr Q. F. Forsdyke, solicitor. The debtor was also adjudicated bankrupt. He was also adjudicated bankrupt in 1892, in which proceedings an order was made for him to set aside a portion of his lalary towards payment of his liabilities.

FOUND HANGING ON A TREE. A sad impression was caused in Dover yeater. lay on it becoming known that an old and Jespected tradesman named Dcbnam had been found banging from the branch of a tree in a Wood near the town. The deceased, who kept provision establishment at Tower Hamlets, and was nearly 70 years of age, was missing from home on Thursday night.

I Great Lock-Out. THE MEN'S MANIFESTO. I A Fight to the Death." The Executive of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers met again yesterday at their head- quarters, 89, Stamford street, Blackfriars, London, and as a result of their deliberations their manifesto to the country was formerly issued. The document is in the following terms:— "Amalgamated Society of Engineers,Head Office, 89, Stamford-street, London, S,E., 8th October. 1897. TO THE PUBLIC. The 14th week of the engineering dispute has opened, and the rejection by the employers of intervention by the Board of Trade has shut out hope of early settlement. Intervention was accepted by us first out of the respect felt to be due to a great public department, and, secondly, because we were sensible of the injury done to the trade of the country by prolonged stoppage* of work. We never craved intervention, as has J been stated, but nevertheless accepted it as affording an opportunity of sub. mitting our case to the arbitrament of reason and common sense. The employers have willed otherwise. At Leeds, on Tuesday, they rejected "third parties," and contemptu- ously refused discussion of the matters at issue At the same time, certain firms who had conceded the eight hours gave notice of reverting to nine, not because of practical inexpediency of the eight hours, but, as admitted by themselves, because of the relentless pressure from the Shipping and Shipbuilding Federation. I- In all this there is on the employers' side an absence alike of humane feeling or regard for the public welfare and of knowledge of human nature. Periods of service ranging from 20 to 40 years have been abruptly terminated; workshop organisation, built up as the result of years of patient toil and mutual arrangement, has been ruthlessly broken up, and whatever may be the immediate outcome as far as hours of labour are concerned, it needs no prophet to see that the efficiency of labour is for a long time impaired, and the Leeds resolutions imply that the federated employers are still prepared to sacrifice national interests to ruin ( small employers, and to extend the area of dis- tress in the effort to secure the absolute sub- mission of workmen. If that end were attained, it would but result in sullen, dispirited, unwilling service by which the very object of the struggle would be defeated. But that end is unattainable, for the simple reason that the workmen are of the same stock and the same flesh and blood as the federated employers themselves. The same in- domitable pluck, the persistent energy and dogged determination which have built up the Trade Unions of this country, and outdistanced our trade rivals, will now rally up in defence of the Unions which have been assailed. As we write there comes intimation of a gift of a thousand pounds, and an offer of ten thousand pounds free of interest from the 7,000 members of the locomotive enginemen and firemen. We appeal to our fellow Trade Unionists generally to give the same answer to the employers' challenge. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers and kindred societies have: sustained the struggle till now in a magnificent manner. We have put into the field the most splendidly equipped and dis- ciplined army that ever did battle for labour; an unbroken front has been and is being main- tained everyone has fallen into line without complaint or demur as each assault has been made, and the splendid loyalty and disciplinary spirit displayed has been perfect. But the area covered and the numbers affected make financial aid imperatively necessary. We ask that our fellow Unionists who are menaced by the federated employers should now rally up with the sinews of war. We have given unstintingly in our time of plenty, and expect return in our time of need. We have sustained many a struggling cause till triumph came, and deserving effort which might otherwise have been wasted has been crowned with success. The sailor, the docker, the agricultural labourer, all gladly testify to the helping hand held out to them in time of need by the engineers. Our aims and sympathies have never been confined to our own trade. With Kingsley, we have believed that it is just as inexcusable for an association as for an individual to plead Am I my brother's keeper?' and we have spent 4164,000 since the amalgamation in helping other asso- ciations. But we venture to appeal to others besides Trade Unionists. All justice-loving men and women among us are interested in preserving that force which up till now has stood for labours' rights. Everyone is interested in checkmating this arbitrary assertion of unreasoning dominance on the part of the Employers' Federation. It has been stated that we have made unjustifiable demands, but an analysis of the society's expendi- ture disproves that statement. Of four and a half millions passed through our hands, over three millions have gone in the payment of sick and superannuation and accident benefit, in minister. ing to minds diseased, and in tiding our members over slack times. Our record is a fractional illustration of the Christian precept, Bear ye one another's burdens,' and our benefits have carried comfort into many a home which would otherwise have been dreary indeed, and, inci- dentally, we have in this way relieved the com- munity of an immense responsibility. We, therefore, leave the matter to the consideration of all who value peaceful progress in this country, and who believe, as we do, that Trade Unions are essential to secure such. Moneys Tr sent here will be devoted to the financing of the movement generally, and to all engaged in it according to their needs. For our part our course is clear. We are going right on to a finish, believing that only in that way can we acquit ourselves as men worthy of the efforts of those who have gone before and to whom we owe what measure of freedom we enjoy to-day." The manifesto is signed by the president and general secretary on behalf of the executive. PROPOSAL TO CALL OUT SEAGOING ENGINEERS. It is stated that if the engineers' dispute should I continue an effort will be made by the Amal- gamated Society of Engineers to withdraw the engineers from the ships of the P. and O. and other mail services. Questioned on this point, j Mr Barnes, secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, said he was not aware that such a step was in contemplation, but in the event of a continuation of the struggle it was I probable that it would be done. It would be a difficult matter to arrange as the ships at any given moment would be at various ports in different parts of the world, but the men could be called out as the vessels arrived in home ports. Mr Barnes could give no definite informa- tion as to the number of society men on board the various mail steamers. He could say, the various mail steamers. He could say, however, that the majority of the engineers serving on these vessels were members of the Amalgamated Society. Amalgamated Society. OTHER TRADES AND THE CONFLICT. At amass meeting of locked-out engineers at Leeds, yesterday, the speakers, who included representatives of glassworkers and boiler- makers, urged the men to remain firm, as they were either within a measurable distance of a settlement, or the boilermakers and other trades would be drawn into the conflict. The ad. vantages of labour representatives in Parliament were forcibly dwelt upon, in proof of which one of the speakers, Mr A. Shaw (president of the Leeds Trades Council) stated that five members for Leeds had been asked to give financial assist- ance to the labourers affected by the strike, but not one of them had replied to the communica- tions addressed to them. (Cries of Shame.") ) The usual resolution pledging the men to re- main firm was enthusiastically carried. I Mr J. H. Wilson's Sympathy. 1 Mr J. H. Wilson, M.P., has written to the I wr Lock-out Committee stating that the action of the employers in refusing Board of Trade intervention has convinced him that they have no case, and consequently he can no longer hesitate to sympathise with and support the men. I He has promised a weekly contribution of 910 to the lock-out funds. I Sinews of War. The general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers acknowledges to-day the receipt of £ 875 contributed by the carpenters and joiners, stone masons, and stove grate workers. More Hands Paid Off. To-day the dispute in the engineering trade at Blackburn extended to the textile machinery manufacturers of the town. Most of the firms engaged in this industry paid off a porportion of their hands at noon. It is expected that the emainder of the men will cease work on mody. Meeting at Birmingham. I A Glasgow correspondent telegraphs I Another meeting of the Birmingham engineering employers will be held to consider the proposal to form a local employers association for affilia- tion with the Federation, and to throw in their lot generally with the body of employers now engaged in resisting the 48 hours. An emer- gency committee of the Employers' Fedration will attend this wasting.

I Welsh Gossip. The South Wales Railway was opened through Llanelly to Carmarthen in 1852. Mr W. Davies, Llwynhendy, has cultivated It pumpkin weighing 46 lbs. Who can beat this f The percentage of paupers to population is higher in Anglesey than in any other county in the Principality. A retreat for the clergy is shortly to be I conducted at St. Michael's College, Aberdare, by the Rev. N. F. Robinson, of the Society of St. John, Cowley. j Mr Evan Thomas, of Handsworth, Birming- ham, has just contributed the handsome donation of iClOO towards the Forward Movement Fund now being raised by the Welsh Congrega- tionalists. 'r"'r::C:r'lJ::n-Ir,7- i < A new departure in weddings took place at the Registrar's Office, Cardiff, this week, the bride- groom, a son of toil, being attired in the regalia of his employment, the bride being conspicuous by having left her wedding garmenta at home. Mrs Puddicombe, the author of the novel entitled A Welsh Singer," which has attracted some attention, is a descendant of the Rev. Dafydd Davis, of Castell Hywel. Unlike many writers about Wales "AUen Raise" speaks ¡! Welsh. The Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales have decided to publish this year only two of the Guild Series of Welsh Classics." These are li Deffiniad y Ffydd," by Morris Kyffin, 1595, and "Y Drych Cristionogol," by Dr. Griffith Roberts, 1585. A correspondent in the IAan says that the Chapter of St. Asaph Cathedral is unique as regards the names of its members. These include Canon Owen Jones, Canon Bulkeley Jones, Canon Wynne Jones, Canon David Jones, Canon Griffith Jones, and Archdeacon Wynne Jones. The Westminster Gazette says "Bryn Bras Castle and the estate of about eighty acres near Llanberis Pass have been sold by private treaty by Messrs Hedger and Mixer. The castle is said to have cost X20,000 to build, and has the reputation of being haunted, the ghost being included in the sale." The Rev. D. E. Jenkins, Portmadoc, is now engaged on an adaptation into Welsh of Professor Adeney's well-known book, How to Read the Bible." This book will shortly be published by the Welsh National Press Company, Limited, Carnarvon, and will contain an introduction by a prominent minister. Sir Edward Reed's poetical gift has long been acknowledged. We now find that it excited the admiration of even Lord Tennyson. In the just- published Memoir of his father, Hallam Lord Tennyson says :—" My father spoke at this time (1891) warmly of the gallant spirit of Sir Edward Reed's lines on the Fleet in the St, James's Gazette." Some dainty humorist sesms to have sug- gested the arrangements for the inaugural address of the Liverpool Welsh National Society, which will be delivered at the Arts Theatre of University College on Wednesday. Mr Lloyd George, M.P., is to be the orator of the occasion, and he is to be under the vigilant eye of the Tory, Sir John Willox, M.P., in the chair. A correspondent writes to suggest that in petitioning the Government for the proper re- qognition of Wales in the National Standard Mr T. H. Thomas could do nothing better than to translate and put in evidence a poem on the "Red Dragon" by the Rev. Cynwyd Thomas, Cardiff-the successful poem for the Chair of Gwent at the Ebbw Vale Eisteddfod last Monday. "1 A London weekly journal of the "bitty" type, after stating that the Welsh National Eisteddfod will be held at Festiniog and Cardiff in 1898 and 1899 respectively, gravely informs its readers that in 1900 Liverpool will have its turn, and that Pwllheli will put in a claim for the following year. What has Aberystwyth got to say to this arrangement ? Besides, such a far look ahead as that indicated is sufficient to stagger even the Gorsedd. His Honour Judge Gwilym Williams told a defendant, a colliery labourer in receipt of 2s 6d per day, who appeared before him on Thursday, that better times were coming, according to what "the wise men" told him. They were only waiting to get the ships into Cardiff to bring about the change. The defendant seemed some- what loth to believe the good news, possibly because an order of 2s per month stared him in the face, and this led his Honour to remark, Don't you believe me, my man ?" Well, it's true," smilingly added his Honour, I am not much of a prophet." According to the Newport Argus the Mil lennium is drawing nigh not only the Free Churches fraternise, but the Baptists aud the Church of England people are one. A new Baptist Church was formed at Crumlin last Monday evening, and the Argvs states that Prebendary Edwards, Newport," delivered an address on The Nature of the Christian Church." But in our own account we find that it was Principal Edwards, Cardiff," that gave it. Few of us would have thought that the valiant disestablisher would have gone the way of all the earth and developed into a prebendary. A striking confirmation of our remarks anent the over-production of Welsh poetry andithe need of diverting the energies of our budding geniuses into more profitable channels is furnished by the American Drych just to hand. The Drych, which is the recognised organ of our kinsmen in the States, opines that it is our duty as a nation to elevate our poetry from the level of trade to the level of art," and it adds sorrowfully, Of much of our national poetry it cannot even be said that it is the product of a craftsman." Possibly Watcyn Wyn was of the same opinion at the Cwrt Henry Eisteddfod on Monday. There is no more zealous supporter living of Welsh bardism than the genial Watcyn, and yet, according to his adjudication, 21 out of the 37 odes" received on the chair subject merited no better place than third class What a frightful waste of energy and opportunity is liere represented. It were better for us as a nation," philosophically remarks the Drych, to have fewer bards and more of true poetry. There is among us too much bard- ism and too little poesy. Our poetical paradise is over-run with weeds." How true And our local eisteddfodau do they not too often encourage the spread of the weeds t

TURKEY AND GREECE. I Reported Frontier Fighting. I VIENNA, Friday.—Nine telegrams received here this evening from Constantinople state that reports were then coming in of Greek bands having crossed the Turkish frontier and, near Diskata. They have, however, been driven back with several killed, a number of Gras rifles being also taken by the Turks. The Turkish authorities are stated to be in possession of information that the Ethmke j Hetairia contemplates a renewed agitation on the Thessalian border and in Crete.-Cent-ral News. SIR EDGAR VINCENT'S MISSION A FAILURE. ATHENS, Saturday.—Sir Edgar Vincent leaves here to-morrow for Constantinople. His mission n connection with the indemnity and the control of Greek revenues has proved a complete failure -Ventral News. THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION. ATHENS, FAclgy.-It is understood that Major Law, who is the British Commercial Attache for I South-East Europe, and who haa drawn up a report on Greek finance, has been selected as Law, who is the British Commercial Attache for South-East Europe, and who has drawn up a report on Greek finance, has been selected as British delegate on the International Commission which is to meet at Athens under Article 2 of the Treaty for Preliminaries of Peace. Herr Testa is to be the German delegate. IIenter.

DEPUTY-LIEUTENANCY OF I GLAMORGAN. The London Gazette of last night cotltains the following commissions, signed by the Lord Lieu. tenant of the county of GlamorganDavid Alfred Thomas, Esq., M.P., to be deputy-lieu- tenant; Colonel John Picton Turbervill to be deputy-lieutenant; Morgan Stuart Williams, Esq., to be deputy-lieutenant.

BARRY COUNCIL AND THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. Action by the Trades Council. Councillor Jose Indignant. At a meeting of the Barry Trades Council, held last evening, under the presidency of Mr F. Walls, a report of the work performed upon the Urban District Council was submitted by Coun- cillor J. H. Jose, a Labour member, who, in alluding to the scheme now before that body for acquiring all fresh licences of public-houses in the district, said he considered the Council would greet the action with pleasure if it ensured the sale of better liquor than was served over the counter in the district at the present time. (Hear, hear.) Alderman Meggitt (he proceeded to explain) had originally brought the matter before the Council, his intention being at first to secure the power of granting licences and then put them up for sale by auction. He (the speaker), however, ridiculed such an idea, for that would allow the most profane men to step in and con- duct a licensed house. The deputation of which he was a member that had proceeded to London had obtained a great deal of valuable information from the permanent officials at the Home Office, ] which an average solicitor would be unable to afford. They had had very lively times at the Council about the deputation paying their own expenses, and the way in which the Council con- ducts their business convinced him that 12 boys from the sixth standard in school would be able to do better. It was something disgraceful and disgusting to go to the meetings, and he was himself nearly sick of the whole affair. There was constant bickering, a lot of personalities were used, and at the last meeting one member accounted for opposition to the liquor traffic as being the work of three or four teetotalers, and one of the members alluded to threatened that person with an action for libel, the dispute being carried on even outside the council chamber. He (Mr Jose) believed that this scheme would be a step in the right direction, and he would be pleased if the other Labour member of the Council (Councillor Saunders) could be con- vinced to see the same way as himself, thereby remaining a mountttia. of opposition. A general discussion ensued, the speakers being all in favour of the scheme, Mr John Ward pointing to the action of the Birmingham Corporation in controlling the canteen at Elan Village with great success, and devoting the surplus to the social amusement and elevation of the people of the district. With regard to Councillor Saunders, he (Mr Ward) could now quite understand that gentleman's action in stating that he had gone over to the Tory party, but as this Council had been instrumental in securing his election on the District Council, they should now express an opinion as to his action, and call upon him to support their views or accept defeat at the next election. A resolution in favour of the scheme was then put, and a copy ordered to be for. warded to Councillor Saunders.

MERTHYR HOVELS. Echoes of the Commissioner's Visit. To-day at tho meeting of Merthyr Board of Guardians, Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., presiding, Mr James Davies, relieving officer, reported upon a case in which an elderly woman, residing in Cellaria, had met with an accident, and required relief. Two months ago he had visited the place at night and found the old woman out in the street with a penny candle, She was then admitted to the Workhouse, but next day discharged herself, and she would not consent to be removed from her hovel. The Clerk explained that in another capacity he had accompanied the Queen's Commissioner, who bad lately held the incorporation inquiry, on a. visit to the Cellaria district. A police inspector went with them. He (Mr James) could quite concur with what the relieving officer had said about the tenement. It was a miserable hovel and contained practically no furniture. Alderman Dd. Davies moved, Mr W. Lewis seconded, and it was agreed, That we, as guardians, com- municate with the Merthyr District Council, and call the attention of their inspector to the state especially of the house and also other houses in the Cellaria. neighbourhood." In the meantime the relieving officer was advised to take what steps he could to induce the woman to remove.—Mr James Davies: I shall want some authority.— The Clerk I will advise you what to do.

A CARDIFF GIRL MISSING. I Singular Disappearance. A singular disappearance is reported from Cathays, Cardiff. On Thursday Miss Mary Louisa. Lewis left her home at 34, Salisbury road, stating she was going for a stroll to the Roath Park. She has not since been heard of, and her parents are naturally distracted. Her father, who is a sea- faring man, only returned from sea. this morning, and immediately upon ascertaining the disappear- ance of his daughter he gave information to the police, who are now in search of a clue. The girl was 18 years of age, and left her home in good spirits. She had an appointment that evening to meet her sweetheart. He kept the appointment, but declares that he never saw Miss Lewis. She left her home about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and was then wearing a black satin blouse, a black cashmere skirt, brown boots, large white sailor collar, a green bat trimmed with green and white lilac, and she had a watch and chain. She is described as tall for her age, slight, with dark brown wavy hair, brown eyes, and pale complexion, and there is a burn mark on one of her arms.

N.E. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Driver and Conductor Blamed. Lieutenant-Colonel Yorke, in his report to the Board of Trade upon the accident which occurred on the North-Eastern Railway on July 1st, when an express train from Edinburgh ran into the station against the signals and collided with an emply train owing to the failure of the brake to ast, says the brake was rendered inoperative because of the cock of the brake pipe on the carriage nearest the engine being closed. He concludes that the blame must be shared by Driver Garner and Smith, the con- ductor, who should have tested the brake at Berwick before starting. The accident resulted in injury to three passengers and three servants of the-company,

BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL. The Finanoial Result. At a meeting of the General Committee of the Birmingham Musical Festival to-day it was reported that the total income was 11,3,979. The total wasf635 higher than at the previous festi. val, but donations came in after the festival of 1894 which might come in this year. The return was most satisfactory.

A SKIPPER OVERBOARD. A man named Bargess, skipper of the fishing boat Pelican, fell overboard at Laiwestoft to-day through the unshipping of the tiller, and was drowned.

NEWPORT SAILOR MURDERED. I Stabbed by a Dutch Lad. I A letter was received at Newport to-day stating that a Newport sailor named Frederick Lewis (29) was murdered at Rotterdam on Saturday last. Lewis was fireman on the steamer Willfield. He went ashore at Rotterdam to buy food. He got mixed up in a row in a low part of the town, and was stabbed by a Dutch lad in the thigh. He was taken to the hospital, but died the following morn- ing, and wae buried on Wednesday in Rotterdam Cemetery. »

£ DRAYMEN'S WAGES. Concessions by the Midland Railway Co. i A Leicester telegram states that the draymen employed by the Midland Raiiway Company have had important concessions made to them, Their wages fere to be increased one shilling per week, following a shilliug granted a few months ago- The pay per stop night is raised from Is 6d to Is 9d, and the com- pany now recognise the 60 hours week, and promise overtime pay at the ordinary rate. Over. time has not previously been paid.

A SHIPWRECKED CREW. Eight men belonging to the steamer Turkish Prince, of Newcastle, have been landed at Liverpool by the Lucania. The Turkish Prince, while bound from Colon to Vera Cruee, struck on & coral reef and was lost. The captain and officers remained on board to salvage the cargo, a.nd when the holds were getting full of water most of the crew left in boats, landina on a, coral island, where snakes abounded. They spent 10 da.ys in a tent before being rescued.

ILLNESS OF MR RHODES. CAn TOWN, Saturday.—Inquiries made by Reuter's agents regarding the rumour circulated here yesterday that Mr Rhodes was seriously ill at Ittyeugi6 show the reports to have been greatly exa.ggera.ted. Mr Rhodes has merely been suffering from an ordinary attack of fever, from which he is now recovering. He will return to Salisbury On the 20th inst.—Bcutcr.

South Wales Notes. I The speech of Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., at Chester last evening was, doubtless, delivered to a sympathetic and appreciative audience, the gathering having been summoned by the local Welsh Society. But Chester, in its general social aspect and characteristics is typical of the more unintelligent-and therefore contemptuous —English mind, so far as knowledge of and respect for the Welsh language are concerned and in that city there will to-day be not a few quite eager to question the confident assertions of the hon. member as to the vitality of the Cymric tongue. To such not merely in Chester, but also in a far wider sphere, the recent decision of Cardiff will corneas a revelation. That 75 per cent. of replies to an inquiry whether Welsh should be taught in the elementary schools of the town were in favour of that proposal is a proof of vitality which cannot be gainsaid, and it is the more remarkable when the preponderant English element in Cardiff's population is con- sidered. THE EXGIXEE&S* SOCIETY AND SEA-GOIXG .1 MEMBERS. A very important question in connection with the engineers' strike has been raised-namely, whether the men's Union will call out, or seek to have called out, the sea-going engineers. In another column will be found a report of an interview on this subject. Sea-going engineers have to be competent to repair the machinery ) under their charge. They are not mere drivers, ( but are men who have served a number of years [ in an engineering shop on shore, and have I acquired the necessary skill for dealing with any accident or breakdown at sea. They are consequently fully-qualified artisans, and nearly all are members of a Trade Union. The interview refers mainly to men who are on the great "liners," but it is obvious that if the Amalgamated Society took such an extreme step as to seek to have those men called out they would also seek similarly to have the engineers on the tramp" steamers stopped from work and even the suggestion of such a possibility is most disturbing, for the idea of co- operative action has strong influence among the men, and the masters' rebuff to Mr Ritchie has created deep and bitter feelings. A VALUABLE DOCUMENT. I There has been issued from her Majesty's Stationery Office a. report by Mr Rhys Williams upon the endowed charities of the borough of Cardiff. Mr Williams held a local inquiry in April, 1896; and the document now published gives, in addition to his statement, a copy of the report made by Commissioners who sat in 1837. Brought together in a small compass in this way, it is a mass of valuable information and the very fact of its publication is a great safeguard against such mishaps as have occurred in the past, when charities were lost for lack of knowledge. The report ma,];:es most interesting reading, every form of local endow- ment being mentioned, the old Nonconformist chapel in Womanby-street, the episcopal and parish charities, the college properties, the inter- mediate and Craddock Wells, with many other foundations. As the cost of the publication is only 4d it should have a ready sale.

THE CHAMBERLAIN COMPACT. Friction at Gloucester. I The Gloucester Journal to-day states that after arrangements had been made by the Conserva- tive party for Mr Balfour to visit Gloucester and speak at a banquet and public meeting, Mr Monk, the Liberal Unionist member for Gloucester. stepped in and vetoed the arrangements, claiming that the appearance of a Conservative Minister in a Unionist constituency was a breach of the Chamberlain compact. Mr Balfour in conse- quence has cancelled the appointment, and the disappointment of local Conservatives is intense. There is talk of calling upon Mr Monk to resign

CAPTAIN'S CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED. At a Boar J of Trade inquiry at West Hartle- pool to-day the Court suspended for six months the certificate of William Matthews, master of the Furnesa liner Baltimore City, which was wrecked on Flat Island, Newfoundland. The Court found the loss of the vessel was caused by Matthew's negligence, and that the Baltimore City was not navigated with a proper and seaman- like care.

MERTHYR INCORPORATION INQUIRY. We understand that Mr C. N. Cresswel], the Incorporation Commissioner, who concluded the public inquiry at Merthyr yesterday, will revisit the district next week and go over the sewage farms and other districts.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. I LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, OPENING, 11.20 A.M. —Stock Markets quiet in view of near approach of the fortnightly settlement, which will begin on Monday next in Mining Shares, and on the following day in other securities. Consols firm, being ft better for money. Rupee paper firm at i advance. Foreign Bonds quiet and steady- Spanish i lower. Home Railways irregular—Hull and Barnsley, North Western, and Midlaud De- ferred, H lower Caledonian Deferred and Great Central Deferred better. American Railways rather firmer-Erie Preference t better few others to i Pennsylvania i lower; Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk Guaranteed Prefer- ence i lower. Kaffirs flat on sales Rand Mines lower Chartered and East Rand, A De Beers and Consolidated Goldfields, In West Australian Mines, Ivanhoe 34 better on purchases; Great Boulder li. Buenos Ayres Gold Premium declined to 187 per cent. NOON.—Consols steady. Rupee Paper dull at decline. Foreign Bonds weak-Argentine 1886 Loan lower; Egyptian Unified and Italian Home Railways dull; few changes of to !/& evenly balanced. American Rail- ways dull-Erie Preference Yi lower: few others Grand Trunk and Mexican Railways steady. Kaffirs flat on illness of Mr Rhodes Rhodesia. Exploration g lower; few others ft to Berlin Bourse weak. 1.5 P.M.—Moderate business doing in discounts, and rate rules firm at 2j per cent, for three months' bills on rumours of further pending gold withdrawals from the Bank of England. Short loans in limited demand at J to £ per cent. Bar Silver flat, being d lower, at 26s 07d per ounce. Paris and Frankfort Bourses weak. Suez Canal traffic receipts yesterday 280,000fcs. CLOSING, 1.10 P.M.—On the Stock Exchange Consols ft lower for money and ft better for account. Foreign Bonds quiet; Turkish Groups 3 and 4 H to i lower. Home Railways quiet; Midland Preference i lower North British Preference i better. American Railways con- tinue dull; New York Central lower; Southern Shares and Northern Pacific Preference, Pennsylvania, I better. Mexican Railway First Preference flat, being i lower. Kaffirs continue weak; Knights, Wolhuters, and Bonanzas lower. Bombay Exchange, Is 3ftd Calcutta, Is 3 19-32d Hong Kong, Is lOd; Shanghai, 2s 7jd Singapore, Is 11 d. After Official Hours. 2.40 P.M.—Consols rallied ft for money, but receded ft for account. Spanish Bonds flat, being lower on sales French, i; Italian, Home Railways dull at occasional to i decline. American Railways firmer, being occasionally to H better. Grand Trunks dull at ft to i decline. Mexican Railway Ordinary and First Preference weak at 1 to f decline. Kaffirs firmer, being occasionally ft to better.

The Baltic. At the Baltic the tone of the market for cargoes of whe&t, especially white qualities, ruled firm, sellers asking 6d advance red descriptions were offered at late rates, but the demand was not fast. Maize-the steamer Berkshire, Galatz-Foxanian Bessarabian, sold yesterday at 17s 6d, resold to- day at 13s mixed American steamers held for 16a. Barley steady —steamer Treglisson, Danube afloat, sold at 14s 6d. Beans steadily held.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. I SJCORN. -.T?F?3P QXiOtfOEST13R, Saturday.—English wheat slight advance on last week-reds, 4s to 4 H: whites, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. foreign wheat ocoa-i 'ii"oil Russians, 37s (id to 39s. Azoff barley, i4s 9d. Maize -168 to 16s 6d per qr. Weather ftne- SUGAR. GLASGOW, Saturday.—Market hut active. The official report states. Market closes steady; moderate business done. For the week values show little or no change. I*ISH. GRIMSBT Saturday.—Moderate supplies weie landed by 26 steamers and 18 smacks good demand. Soles Is 7d; turbot, 9d to Is; brills, 7d to 9d, lobsters ls9d per lb; plaice, 3s to 4s; lemons, 6s; whSs 6s; live hafibut, 9s; dead, 6s to 7s 6d ner stone' • live ling, 3s to 3s 6d dead, 2s, hre cod, 3s to 3s 6d ■ dead, 2s live skate, 2s 6d to 4s dead, 2s 6d to 3* each; live coalflsh, 20s; dead, 15s per score; kit haddocks, 8s to 10s per box. HAT ANB STRAW. LONDON, Saturday—Good supplies Mid trade dull at the following prices Good to prime hay, 60t> to 87s' inferior to fair do., 50s to 60s; good to prime clover. 70s to 96s; inferior to fair do., 50s to 68s; mixture and sainfoin, 50s to 87s; straw. 328 f 40s per load. IIONDON. Saturday.—Trade finished Very badly; lot of meat left ^hsold. English beef. 3s 6d to 3s 8d ScoTch sides, 3s lOd to 4s; shorts, 4s 2d to 4s 6d; American 2s 8d to 3s 4d; inferior, is 6d to 2s 4d; British mutton, 4s to 4s 8d; foreign, 2s 6d to 3s veal, & «te™S 4d pork. 3s 6d to 4s 8d per 81bs. BUTTER. OOd, Saturday.—Primest, 88s; prime, 78s. Ordi. nary—firsts, 85s; seconds, 77s; thirds, 72s; fourths, 50s Mild cored—choicest, 85s choice, 80. Superfine, 85s'; fine mild, 80s. Choicest boxes, 87s, la market -5il Orkins, 349 mild, 34 boxes.

Gossip and Incidents. I [SPECIAL TBUSSRAU TO THE RCRO-"L KBMPTOX PARK, Saturday.—One of the beet gathering ever seen at Kempton Park was brought together to-day, attracted by the Duke of York Stakes, which was the principal itsem on a card which brought racing to a close for the season at this rendezvous. The attendance was no less remarkable for numbers than for quality, and the j official statement put down the register as the best on record. The Prince of Wales was among the earliest arrivals. J The weather was bright at the beginning, but j heavy clouds lumbered up in threatening style later on. Friedrichsdor, an old acquaintance on thiscourse, readily won the Middlesex Plate, on which, however, there was very little betting, a remark which cannot be applied to the Nursery which followed, and on which there was some very heavy wagering. It was, indeed, gambling to try for this winner among 20^ runners, many with excellent credentials. j

I Half. time. Ii Newport. 1 2 4 1 Coventry 0 0 0 Cardiff 13 2 Bristol 0 0 0 I f

To-day's Starting Prices. KEMPTON PARK. rmcF.s. NO OF R ACE. ntiN'KRS. wiNwEn. Middlesex 7 Fr'drichsd'r 7 to 1 ag 7 to 1 ag N ursery 20 Lupin 100 to 6 ag 100 to 6 ag V'ork 14 Diakka 7 to 2 ag 7 to 2 ag r Diakka Evens Evens Pl'ce b'ti'g •< Laveno 7 to 2 ag 7 to 2 ag (.Minstrel 5 to 4 ag 5 to 4 ag

Official Scratchings. j fStTPPrjIED BT MESSRS WRATHKRBT.) NfiWrnoiksfc —i?wiidoou, Itoyal Foot- man Palaverer, Hampton Pftficer, Pa.ul Kendal, Hampton Brook, Constitution, Horley. All nurseries at Newmarket Second October Meet- m<j«olwic'k Handicap Hurdle, Nottingham—Barbara, Dereham. Stewards' Handicap, Alexandra Park—Wagram. All engagements—v lirtation. Messrs Weatherby informed the Fress Association this morning that Ashgarth was struck out of the Cesarewitch at 1.44 yesterday afternoon, and also that Drogheda should not have been among the accept- ances for the Grand Sefton Steeplechase at Liverpool.

Newmarket Training Notes. NEWMARKET. Saturday.—On the Burv side, J. Daw- son's, sen., Remember Me and Stewarton galloped a mile Kyoto and Disraeli went six furlongs. J. Daw- son's, jun., MacMmmie, Ragazzo, Rochdale, Miss Fraser, Fortalice, and Atlienais covered a mile, Enoch's, sen., Grey Hag galloped a mile and a quarter. Golding's Gribou, Straits, Siinola, Perseat, Golden Age, Nid d'Amour, Kopely, and Dalken covered a mile. Jarvis's Yours and Cortegar galloped a mile and a quarter. Jewitt's The Lombard and Knight of the Thistle went a mile. Watson's Keenan galloped two miles; Jaquemart went the same distance, Chevron Sable leading him the first mile, and Little Bob going the last six fur- longs with him. W. Waugh's Palmerston and Buxom Lass galloped a mile and a quarter Bolton and Yorker covered seven fttrlongs. On the Racecourse side, Cannoa's Barcalwhey and History galloped two miles and a quarter. T. Chaloner's Baddiley had a similar gallop. G. Chaloners Hattie galloped two miles and a quarter. Marsh's Glentilt and Balsamo galloped a mile. Peck's Drip galloped a mile. Pin- cns's St. Cloud U. went mile and a quarter. G. Platt's Northallerton and Bradwardme galloped two miles and a quarter. Waugh's, sen., Rugby 1111168: Stowmarket, Sligo, Daphms, and St. Fort going a mile. F. Webb's Merman and Bridegroom only cantered.

CESABEWITCH.—P.O. Is and stamped WlflreBS. Defeat impo8sible;—Compton,22, Penarfcrd,, Cardiff. •^EEjE-~(^esarewitch winner free. 1115 absolute winner of the wn?>?„ £ at ?nce" Thls is a real good thing. Will be sent free for stamped addre8S.-S. JAngland. Upton Pa.rk, Essex. 432 OUTSMER'S CODN.-Next week two star selec- tions, one in Daily News and one in Echo." Not& Bene yesteruaj. Price 6d, post free 7d. To-day x, o, w; J'- r.—Cardiff Agent: G-olliford, Newsagent, etc., -St. Mary-street. LAVENO. THE CnsARxwrrcu.-Send 2s Ga immediately for the winner of the Oes&rewitch.——Midland Turf Syndicate, 43, imperial'Arcade, Birmingham. Success certain. 674

-=- RUGBY. -'W' Local Matches. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. PENYGRAIG v. MOUNTAIN ASM. This eagerly-anticipated contest was played befoK a large crowd at Mountain Ash. The teams were POSITION. MOUNTAIN ASH. FENYGRAM* Back J, D. LloydT.Jones Tlitee-qup.rter,. J. Tamplin T. L. Jenkide Three-quarter.. L. Deere D. Bees Three-quarter.. N17. Jones B. Hunt Three-cluv.rter.. J. Deere P. Willitting « P- H* Edmunds. T. Hs-l^-bacic L. HiHman S. PIGCCC Forward F. Millar (capt.). D.Evans totward T. Perrett A. Chart Forward J. Harris J. Bowea Forward A. Allen T. Gritlithi Forward S. Linton A. White Forward J. Davies; H.Jones Forward W. Mann J. Davies Forward A. Price J. Evans Referee, Mr J. E. Webb, Newport.

LLANDOVERY COLLEGE. Prospects for the Season. The Llandovery boys are full of hope for Hit season, although they were rather badly beatet by the Swansea Seconds last Saturday at home Yet it should be fully borne in mind that th< latter are particularly strong this year, and have virtually the pick of many really good clubs in the district to get players, while the Collegiau have a very limited sphere to recruit from. Again, when a youngster is getting into his foot. ball prime he leaves for fields and pastures new— the great seats of learning, Oxford or Cam- bridge. or some of our great colleges to complete his education. Under this category chiefly may be named W. L. James, H. 5. Jones, D. O. Thonias, W. J. Williams, Conroy, H. B. Owen, H. Abraham, H. D. Ellis, A. P. Carter, D. It. Davies, and T. H. Jones. On the other hand old players in B. J. Williams, D. R. A. Williams, R. Green, and E. J. Price will take the field once again, and be welcomed by all old Llandovery boys. As yet no definite team has been selecteS to do duty. It is thought advisable to watch the form displayed in the first few matches befort making the team complete. The team is strongest in the front contingent, although rather light. In the back division improved combination it necessary, a defect which will probably be recti* fied after sufficient practice. Last season Llan* dovery defeated their old rivals, Brecon College, by three goals and four tries to nil, a victory which it is almost needless to say was most popular. S" David's College, Lampeter, how. ever, managed to defeat Llandovery, but by a try only. A little more training will no doubt brine the Collegians into good form, and they intena to give the Swansea Seconds a stiff contest in the return at St. Helen's on November 27th, by way of retaliation for the recent defeat. The selected captain is B. J. Phillips, who is _perhaps rathel too young for such a position. He played pretty often for Penygraig. He also did duty for Mountain Ash two years ago, His admirem predict for him a great future in the football world. R. A. Williams has undertaken the dutiec of hon. sec. He once played for St. Peter's, Carmarthen. He is a player full of enthusiasm, and has the interests of the club at heart. Th, committee men arc few and select, being the Rev, A. H. Colvilie and Messrs H. S. Brabant and R. K. Green, names which have been pretty promin- ent in athletic circles. The last-namea is about the most promising forward that has don« duty for the College for many a year. He has had an invitation from the Richmond F.C to join their team, and probably lie will take part in some of the matches for that club during the next Christmas vacation- The fixture list is a rather modest one, but there will be plenty of I work to get through. Two matches will be played with Llandovery Town and Blackwood, but the dates have not yet been fixed. The matches are :— Oct. 16 Carmarthen (St. Peter's) Away Nov. 18 Cardiff University Home Nov. 20 S. D. C., Lampeter Away Nov. 24 Haverfordwest Home Nov. 27 Swansea A Away Dec. 4 Clirist- College, Brecon Home Dec. 9 Carmarthen (St. Peter's) Home Feb. 5 S. D. C., Lampeter Home — Old Beys Home I Northern Union and Welsh Suspects. D. Davies (half-back) and D. Griffiths ward), two smart football players from Llanelly. have made their appearance in Rochdale, ana have been granted permission by the secretary of the Northern Union to assist Rochdale HornetC la,ga,inst Oldham to-day. These men recently played with the Devonport Albion Club, but tht, Welsh Rugby Union interfered, and they were suspended pending enquiries. In the meantime Rochdale Hornets have secured their There are now six Welsh players in the Rochdale team. This will be a great loss to Devonport, for Davies was just the kind of half they most need. Had these men remained, there is not the slightest doubt but that the Welsh Union would on W ednesday next have exonerated them froix the charge of professionalism, as the evidence taken against them is very weak. I AnEnsTCHAN RAKGErts FooTSAH. CLUB have the following open dates, viz. Oct. 16th, Jan. 8th, Feb. 12th, and March 5th for home matches, and Dec. 18th, Jan. 29th, Auril 2nd, aud April 9th for away matches. Will play returns.—Write J. Sharpies, Secretary, Church-road, Talywain. 6S4e I INTERNATIONAL, Footballs, also other grades as supplied to all principal clubs in Great Britain also Jerseys, Shin Guards, Klastlc Kr.ee Caps, Ac may be had from all Athletic Outfitters. Apply for Illustrated Catalogue, Great Western Rubber Co. (or London and Manchester), Welsh Warehouse, 2nd floor 10, Queen-street, Cardiff.-T. England, Ma.na.ger. 33r W.F.U. SOCIETY OF liEI-'EtiBES. Examination meetings for those desirous of beiria j placed on the above Society's list of referees will be held as follows :— Pembroke Dock, Edinburgh Hotel, Tuesday, 12th October, 4 to fi o'clock. Carmarthen, Boar's Hotel, Tuesday, 12th October. 6.30 p.m. 2166 C. S. ARTHUR, Secretary (pro t-cm).

I FAIR WAGES RESOLUTION. t' The report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the working of the fair wages resold* tion of February, 1891, and its administration by the various Government Departments was issued in a Blue Book yesterday. The Committee, ia the course oktheir report, say, This resolution has been in force for six yeurs. So far as regards relations between employers and em. ployed its working does not appear to have had any adverse effect. Indeed, it seems probabk that it has done something to promote agreement* between masters and men in reference to the rate of wages and the conditions of employment. It does not appear either that the contractor. as a whole object to the resolution, nor to th way in which it has been administered. It appears also that complaints front workmen of breaches of the resolution are not now as frequent as formerly." The resolution has made the duties of the Departments considerably more arduous than the simple process of accepting the lowest tender, but Departments have, broadly speaking, loyally endeavoured to interuret and carry oht its, provisions. As to the lack of confidence in thi ability or desire of departments to enforce the resolution, while the Committee does not think this lack of confidence well founded, the feeling they think should be removed. On the question, of the employment of old sailors and solaiers the Committee are of opinion that Government con tractors might be allowed to engage them at lower wages, as they are often no longer folly competent or are temporarily unskilled.

THE ABERNANT DISPUTE. The position of affairs in reference to the strike at the Little Pit, Abernant, and the notice given at No. 9 Pit is unchanged. Our correspon* dent on Friday met Alderman D. Morgan, the miners' agent, who, in reply to questions on the subject, said he was doing nothing in connection with the dispute. Mr James Lewis gave notice to the workmen, which he (Mr Morgan) held wav a. violation of the Sliding Scale agreement, while the cac was in the hands of Mr, W. Thomaei Brynawel, and himself. He would not therefore. proceed further in the matter, but must proceed against Mr Lewis, as he did at Plymouth, foi violation of the Sliding Scale ageement. Hw was not going to let him dismiss 500 men whom he has no right to dismiss.

(Coo ;i'øf tor tasatUcaiiou. P"TIPPING! pSdiniT! Pudding Rasing—We h»W! r*. c-ivt-a <)»>t 1,000 Pozfn Of t>e«t Whit* Fiifproof Pudding Howls. :ird c»n ut ply t.h<*followingidicuiousl* l,.w p. ic di'Z-: ljd msr 9d M "U" Is. 2M sue U 441 j if 94. 3J.d -i* 2». and <1 2?M p-r 1'c ixt'ge buy-'s wo c«u rupoly 18*. 24s, 30», and Mi from SEEK »'■ 2* £ M P«*r WAREHOUSE D r.-n in ;,O» QA,RNIU«N, or wt-c HI >-eri<3 diiectfiom oui (LOI tei j in Crircs ot 60 itittei av 2* t* d"8»n »u» «iw>» r^quirod.—Wtakiu*, Prnvi.;«r, N'-v > ''r k'IRKW OllKS 1 Fireworks; I Fireworks !-Our P., 6Q rc.. I is quit* livings-, "od fallowing rXt aordinai* ».Wue (moi. oairinj" paid, and let" IIRlltil s. 1 74C hin se ('•mcik- 100 < !ol«nr«4 114 Squibs, W Oaoker*. ,«ia r.-i. lclf II Kains, ft ft.\ pric- only 2» 6d lart«t and letter Firework* 5s Vs 6d, lw. 15«. to £ 2 10a per c&t*. —Wi'tkins. People's ProTider, 114, 126, 1?8, ^28*. mii* 1JQ Chp.3tnw IOrid. Newport. SOl-TD 0»k I Solid Onk!—We ha*e rpociv «,uiiue. 7.001) f-et of best Ho ld Oak, beau ifuliy flowered and* drained. Not? the f"l owing exliai>;dinarj p'i>es "1111 f c- lenK.hs inch b-nd and bevcll*d or ju M ienaih oi 8' 3d per doz-n length* It inches came D%, Hid per og h, ICte 11(1 l '-r r n l mch. in k.d,.a" bead aud brf l, or ixotaiie slKipr. Is lid per length IS* Der d z-i 2 inch's. .am,: pattern, In 6d per l^i.gth 6d DM rtozeii le"S<l>8. W<• au"i h»Te an fno mm* stock of pretty if keeded ,-olid Oak in 3 feni lepgth>, which we can do IK 2* per dozen lengths. Order* by pou have th" I,HH atteuti, as if you call p^onaii,* We mikl no Lu.dl of but you call -see our 4-morm us »t«ck cf ,"UlrllJ]gfi, .de.. by Inquiring at Any of our sbolll,- WaLkl8s, Newport. VV^,™ Cl,rk and Type of PolicTto^' An;" b ^cient wi li knowledge of routim. wSrrfP'lire""WrlV I'.rua K-uives (useful presents) from It '6d ''V awurer s samples at bifr discount, and co«t price. ~bee "w.Orowb's. opposite Queer's Hotel. 751 T^•Powpeieitt Visnist open to engagement Mr -I- CU*se». etc. term* etricdy moder. -• — H lit, Kcho Office, Cardiff. 732 |f Bargain.—Valuable Pi*oo (owner j leaving Cardiff), trichord, maiqueterie paueli, tali t compass, swel frame, 10 years' warranty, 15 Kuiueaa on If '• a t'i" plat.e.—8. Edward pi. (off Queeo ft.). C»r<ltff. 7St [ VV by two Certificated Art Clan Teachers j Pupils to prepare for the next South Kxaminsvtions special advantages for those r-%uiriot th* I full L> Certificate.—For full particulars writs Q ?2t, rW>« Cardiff. I»

CARDIFF GUARDIANS. I Supervision of Children in Service. At the weekly meeting of the Cardiff Guardians this morning (the Rev. J. R. Buckley presiding) a long report was submitted by the Schools Visit- ing Committee with reference to the inspection of children in service. The Committee felt that the present system of visitation by the relieving officers was inadequate, as it ceased at 16, after which the children were lost sight of. As regards girls, a. lady's oversight and advice would be far more appropriate. The guardians had already asked the authorities of the Girls' Friendly Society and the Home for Friendless Girls to visit the schools periodically to see the girls that are going out to service with a view to their being followed up afterwards, and with the view of seeing whether their inspection may be relied upon, The committee recommended that the Rev. F. J. Beck be asked to inquire in the first case, and Miss Rees Jones in the second, how far girls put out from the schools ara kept in touch with either of these societies, and whether the latter would be prepared to report periodically to the guardians respecting the girls visited by them so long as they need oversight. The committee further recommended that no girls be put to service for six months after the age of 14, but that at that age they be withdrawn from school and trained for service. The report was adopted. Arrangements were made and sanctioned to enable Mr John Webber, the gardener, to be married, and to live on the premises as an indoor officer of the Ely Schools. The report of Dr. Ensor, ophthalmic surgeon, showed that at his visit to the schools on the 27th September 47 of the children, or 17 per cent., were affected with school ophthalmia, all of the simplest form, as against 105, or 38 per cent., in May last. Mr R. Sutherland moved that all resolutions ol, Ifib board to purchase new hydro-extractors for the Workhouse laundry be rescinded. A Brisk debate followed, and the resolution was rejected by 29 votes to 9. The resignation of Nurse Ryan was accepted.

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. I CARDIFF. I SOUTH WARD. I A meeting of the Conservative Association of the South Ward was held at the party Club, James-street, on Friday evening (Mr Isaac Samuel presiding), when the business was the election of a municipal candidate for the ward.— On the motion of the Chairman, seconded bv Mr R. Roberts, and supported by Dr. Percy Evans, it was unanimously decided to adopt Councillor T. Morel, the retiring member, to stand again in the Conservative interest.—It was also resolved to request Council- lor Tucker, who, it was understood, would be the only ward representative present at the meeting, to support at the Council meeting on Monday the motion to be brought forward by Councillor Henry Jones in favour of leasehold enfranchisement. MEETING OF THE PARK RADICALS.— PROTRACTED PROCEEDINGS. Mr Fisher (ward chairman) presided over a I Ward Committee meeting of the Park Ward Liberals last evening. There was a large attendance. The meeting met to hear the report of a deputation appointed to interview the following gentlemen, who had been nominated at 1 a previous meeting as candidates for the ward, viz., Mr John Enoch, Mr T. Callaghan, jun., Mr Owen Davies, Mr A. F. Hill, Mr Lester Jones, I q f and Mr Arthur Lewis. All with the excep- tion of Mr Arthur Lewis, who said he placed himself entirely in the hands of the meeting, sought to be excused for various reasons. The Chairman (Mr Fisher), on being asked to come forward, said he feared his attitude might be misconstrued by Ii the Coaltrimmers' Union, who had selected a man to fight in the Labour interest in Splott (viz., Mr Chapell). The coaltrimmers might think there was some rivalry between Mr Chapell and himself. Until be got the mandate of the Coaltrimmers' Society his answer must be no. A speaker then said that Dr. Davies, of Rich- mond-road, had intimated readiness to submit his name as a candidate.—Mr Bladon proposed that Dr. Davies be forthwith interviewed as to his in- tention.—Mr Tom Taylor proposed that Mr Arthur Lewis be sent for to that meeting to express his views, seeing that he placed himself entirely in the hands of that meeting.—Mr Rowledge thought Mr Lewis would make as good a man as any- body."—A deputation then left the meeting to wait upon the two gentlemen. Dr. Davies, it was subsequently stated by Mr Lawrence, had promised to consider the matter, but could not give his decision to the meeting that evening.—Mr Arthur Lewis then entered the room and was warmly received, and at the request of the chairman addressed the meeting on his municipal views. He said he had been associated with the working classes from boyhood, and was consequently in full sympathy with their aspirations. He was in favour of the raising of Government moneys to be utilised by corporate bodies for the compulsory purchase of freehold land and the erection thereon of workmen's dwellings. (Hear, hear.) He was also in favour of the heavy taxation of ground rents. He favoured the municipalisation of tramways, and advocated protection to life and limb, and compensation by the employer. (Hear, hear.) He supported an eight hours day, and had always associated himself with the advanced section of Liberalism. (Cheers.) In reply to questions Mr Lewis said he believed that aldermen who subse- quently discarded the views they advanced at the time of their election should face the music before a poll of the ratepayers Regarding dock extension in Cardiff, he said he was always in favour of employing labour wher- ever it could be utilised, but he did not believe that the Bute were exclusively the legitimate promoters of dock extension. The Windsor Dock Bill should certainly have gone through. ve (Cheers.) Mr ENOCH asked what were the alleged stipula lions on which Mr Lewis had promised to stand. Mr TOJII TAYLOR said Mr Lewis's position was simply this—that he placed himself entirely in their hands. If a stronger candidate were forth- coming then he would stand aside. (Hear, hear.) The CHAIRMAN said that the wisest plan now was to call a general meeting of the ward at an early date, which would have the power of deciding upon a candidate. If Mr Lewis was to be the candidate, then it would be all the better for him, as he would have the support of a very much larger meeting than the present one. Mr O'KEEFE did not approve of further delay. Half the ward ought to be canvassed by now. Mr BROMLEY moved that they take the sense of that meeting on the question of candidate, and Mr O'KEEFE seconded. Mr LAWRENCE moved an amendment that they hold a public meeting for the selection. It was urged against them on a former occasion that their candidate was selected by a mere handful. ffir PRIDEAUX seconded. Mr BICKNELL said that the opinion outside among the Tories was that if Mr Lewis was selected he would be beaten by a majority of 500. He feared if the selection would be made at a public meeting the Tories might pack the meet- mo;. The CHATBMAN remembering Past meetings feared nothing from that quarter. The amendment proposed and seconded by Messrs Lawrence and Prideaux respectively was then put to the meeting—33 voting in favour and 13 against. Mr O'KHEFE asked for a precedent when a candidate had been nominated by a public meeting. Councillor .ATT.EN instanced the caSes of Coun cillor Morgan Morgan and Councillor Henry Jones. The Secretary (Mr Burgess) then proceeded to move that they contest that ward, whatever might be the result of the public meeting. They had put forward twenty times vorse can- didates than Mr Lewis to fight twenty times better men than their present opponent. The ward was thoroughly Liberal They were not going to think because Mr Courtis gave a few cups of tea and a few buns that he was going to win the seat. The speaker made a slashing onslaught on those gentlemen who had been asked to contest the seat and had refused. The CHAIRMAN said he did not wish to identify himself with the secretary's strictures, and he could not accept Mr Burgess' resolution. Councillor ALLEN strongly favoured the holding of a public meeting to be convened by the Ward Executive, before which they should place all their past negotia- tions for a candidate. Mr Arthur Lewis might then address that meeting fully on his municipal views, and ]et that meeting decide whether they thought Mr Lewis a sufficiently strong candidate. After much discussion, in which one spoa.ker lost his good sense, it was decided to abide by the amendment, the Ward Executive to make all the arrangements for the public meeting. SWANSEA. I At a. meeting held in the Brynmelin Ward on I Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr O. Guatavus, it was decided to run Mr Morgan Hopkins for the ward against Mr Griffith Davies the retiring representative. Mr Lloyd has declined to stand for the Castle Ward, and it is, therefore, probable that Capt. Sinclair will have a walk over, as it is not believed Capt- Rosser will seek re-election. Alderman Spring is likely to resign his aldermanship, which he has only possessed a few weeks, and seek re-election as a councillor in his old ward. If this is done he will be eligible for a six years' aldermanic seat, instead of one which only lasts one year, which he now holds. Mr Gustavus and Mr Mill in that event will probably not oppose Mr Spring's re-election. -n_-====

SPORTING ITEMS. I I The scratching of Ashgarth leaves Madden Without a mount in the Cesarewitch; Robinson has been engaged to ride True Art in the Cesarewitcbu Speaking of the chance of Marco to-day, Kettledrum says The idea that a horse can be prepared for the Cesarewitch and then win a mile race at Kempton is one that affronts reason." Sanctissima has left G. Dawson's stable, having be en sent to the Duke of Portland's establishmeii at Welbeck. Winkfield's Pride has arrived safe and sonna at Foxhill after his gallant victory in the Prix du Conseil Municipal. Mr Sullivan's horse has been scratched for the Cesarewitch. Several of the Newmarket trainers are already schooling their jumpers, and before long the Links Farm Racecourse will no doubt present a lively appearance, and be well patronised by those who intend going in for the illegitimate pastime. That Northallerton is able to stay there is no denying-by Hagioscope from Nunthorpe's dam being good enough for anything. But we may gravely doubt if he is manageable for a boy. an<3 ne finished a long way to the rear of Merman in the Lewes Handicap. Of course the terms of meeting are different. Then Northallerton re- ceived a pound for the Cesarewitch he gets an additional stone. It is a moot point whether Cyllene received a 51b beating or not yesterday, but the probabili- ties are that the rich stake was thrown away through carelessness, for the colt was really en- titled to a 51b breeding allowance, which through an oversight was not claimed when the entry was made. In the meantime every nursery handi- cap in which Dieudonne is engaged where the weights have appeared is at his mercy. Diendonne, the winner of the Imperial Produce Stakes at Kempton Park yesterday, was bred by his owner, the Duke of Devonshire. The colt has further engagements this year in the Middle Park Plate, run on Friday next (weight 9st 31b), and in the D ;whurst Plate at the Newmarket Houghton M eting (weight 9st 21b). Next year Dieudonne is engaged in the Two Thousand Guineas and the St. Leger, but his name is missing from Ùe Derby nominations. Since S. Loates completed his century on the opening day of the Leicester Meeting he has stood still, but his score is the best this week nevertheless, though the difference between his total and that of C. Wood has been reduced to two by the success of the last-named jockey at Kempton Park. Since Lingfield last Saturday Mornington Cannon stood down till Kemp- ton commenced yesterday, when he rode one winner, and he has now ridden 122. Very little change has to be noted in the positions of the other prominent riders, of whom Allsopp, Fin- lay, and Madden still complete the front half- dozen. Another public two year old idol was shattered yesterday when Cyllene tasted his first two year old defeat at Kempton Park in the Imperial Pro- duce Stakes. It is no easy matter to carry the full penalty over the Kempton six furlongs, and, although beaten, Cyllene was by no means dis- graced. His effort was grand, but Dieudonne carried too many guns for him, and beat him by three-parts of a length. Nota Bene and Royal Sport were somewhat hampered in the contest, and each should do better in the future. The winner, a nice-looking son of Amphion—Mon Droit, has only once previously sported silk, when he was unplaced to Disraeli, Champ de Mars, and Dunamore for the Champion Breeders' Foal Stakes at Derby. Two more really good things for Tuesday.— Send Is quick for wire.—Minting Borneo Ho-,ise.,Yorlc. RACING HERALD gave Bewitchment, Tender and True, Tovaros (12 to 1), Marius II. (12 to 1), Cork- screw (12 to 1), Chute d'Eau (14 to 1), Guide, Comptcn Miss, Frond, Eau Gallie, Dolabra, Chiselliampton, Black Poplar. So send seven stamps to-night for next Monday's really marvellous paper to Publisher, Racing Herald. 13, Newington Causeway, London, S.E.

THE TINPLATE TRADE. Only 12 tons of tin plates and sheets were exported to Russia during the month of Septem- ber, of the value of ligg, compared with 2,637 tons in September last year, and with 2,643 tons in the corresponding month of 1895. This tremendous falling off in shipments to Russia is presumably due to tin receptacles for the carriage of oil being no longer required, the Suez Canal authorities now admitting tank scea-mers. The exports to the United States last month amounted to 4,656 tons, compared with 7,167 tons in the same month last year, and with 17,507 tons in September, 1895. As against this con- tinued diminution of demand from the States, we find that the gratifying increase to British North America is maintained, the quantity last month being 2,976 tons, compared with 650 tons in the corresponding period in 1896. The total export of tinplates and sheets during the month repre- sented 18,625 tons, the quantity in September, 1896, being 18,368 tons, and in September, 1895, 28,888 tons. Our Llanelly correspondent writes:—From inquiries which I have instituted, the Llanelly manufacturers do not view with favour the suggestion of the men that the proposed reduction of wages should be deferred until the meeting of the Tinplaters" Council, about a month hence, has been held. It will be remembered that on Wednesday last the operatives at the Old Castle, Old Lodge, and Western Works were approached by the managers in relation to the wage question, it being pointed out that the concessions granted in other districts served to place at a grave disadvantage the Llanelly works in their com- petition for the market. The firms were con- strained, therefore, to appeal for similar concessions in order to equalise the conditions of competition. The men are expected to give au answer this (Saturday) morning, when the masters, it is believed, will be asked to defer the question for a few weeks, so that it may be discussed at the Council of the Union, to be held shortly in Swansea. It is understood, however, shortly in Swansea. It is understood, however, to be unlikely that the masters will accede to this request, it being impossible for them to carry on their works at a profit. The condition of affairs is therefore serious.

PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND RECALLED. OCTOBER 9TH. 1838.—The Earl of Durham, Governor-General of the five British Colonies of North America and Lord High Commissioner for the ad- justment of Canadian affairs, resigned, and the conduct of affairs was left in the hands of Sir John Colborne. 1839.—A box, containing Z,000in gold and notes, was stolen from the boot of the coach running between Manchester and the Pot- teries. 19,14.-Lonis Philippe, King of the French, was invested with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor. 1868.—Mr Gladstone issued his election address to the electors of South-West Lancashire. 1873.-The Railway between Bombay and Madras was completed by the opening of the Kistnah Viaduct. 1890.-Dillon and O'Brien fled from England in a small vacht. OCTOBER 10TH. 1840-The allied troops defeated Ibrahim Pasha. near Beyrout, which was evacuated the same evening and made the headquarters of General Smith. 1841—At Ningpo the Chusan soldiers refused to face the British troops, and the city was in consequence quietly taken possession of by Sir Hugh Gough. 1864—A conference of delegates assembled at Quebec to consider the advisability of forming a Federal Union of the provinces of Nortn America. The Order of Victoria and Albert was enlarged. 187C-Lord Napier of Magdala was sworn in as Governor of Gibraltar. .1879—The Victoria Cross was conferred on Com- mandant D'Arcy and Sergeant O'Toole for bravery during the late Zulu War.

HEARTS OF OAK BENEFIT SOCIETY. A special meeting of the Board of D. logatcs cf the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society was hold at 17, Charlotte-street, London, the society's premises, yesterday. Mr T. Stops (London) presided, and Mr S. R. Whitir.g (Newport) was in the vice-chair. The principal subject before the meeting was a proposaJ from the Committee of Management to create a death fund reserve in order to meet the increased death claims of future years, for which purpose it was proposed that there be in futare a fixed contribution of 10s 6dj)er quarter per member. —An amendment w&s moved by Mr W, Garland (Newport), seconded by Mr J. C, Moor (Sunderland), that the plxJpofced increase of contribution to form a death re- serve fund was unnecessary, the decreasing birth claims and the decreasing death claims having been found by experience of over 50 years to counterbalance each other.—Mr Garland's amendment was carried by an overwhelming majority, only about a dozen hands being held up against, and it was afterwards carried as & substantive motion.

LOCAL WINDING-UP NOTICE. The London Gazette of last night states that at an extraordinary general meetiug of the members of the Chain Works Club Premises Company, Limited, recently held at Newbridge Works, Pontypridd, it was resolved and duly coiifirmed that the company be wound up voluntarily, Mr H. L. Grover, of Pontypridd, is solictor for the purposes of such winding up, and r was chairman of the winding-up^n^^ o- —————

t EBBW VALE EISTEDDFOD. We are asked to correct the statement m our iaane of Tuesday that the Resolven Male Voice pX Competed at the Ebbw Vale Eisteddfod on Monday, It should have been the Resolven Harmonic Society.

At the Mansion House yesterday tliree wen, Krah, Alford, and Reekie, charged with con- spiracy to defraud, ware committed for trial. Accused were t aarged with having conducted a 1 bucket shop business in the City.

There was also plenty of money for Oceano, yhose remarkable sequence of recent victories is well remembered. Bittern, from Darling's stable, evidently does not like Kempton. On his first appearance here he played ali sorts of pranks, unshipping Garrett twice and cutting himself badly. The colt now repeated the perform- ance, sending no less an artist than John Watts flying out of the saddle and careering madly, but I he was caught and remounted. All sorts of excuses had been made for the poor display given by Royal Sport yesterday in the Imperial Produce Stakes, and indeed Sam Loates, rider of Cyllene, was carpeted before the stewards to-day to account for the tactics used, and alleged to be foul. Royal Sport was now favourite for the Kempton Nursery, as little as 5 to 2 being booked in thousands, and next in re- quest was Zanoni, a Kingsclere candidate. Nevertheless the colt was well backed, and 20 to 1 was laid bar seven. Oceano made no show, but Royal Sport did well, although he proved utterly unable to cope against the penalised Lupin, who had 71b the best of the weights with Mr Rucker's colt. This success, following up the Newmarket form, makes out Lupin to be ex- tremely smart, and everyone rejoiced on seeing Lord Durham owning such a capable juvenile. Kempton Park Meeting. KEMPTON PARK, SATURDAY. Though the morning opened in pleasant 3tyle dark clouds later gathered overhead, and doubts were expressed about the weather, but fortunately matters again brightened up by the time Sunbury was reached. The enclosure looked charming with its display of plants and flowers and well-dressed women. The Duke of York Stakes proved a big attraction, and the special trains from Waterloo were heavily laden, the attendance being very large all round. Details:- 1.30—The MIDDLESEX SELLING PLATE of £ 400; the winner to be sold for £ 100. Jubilee Course (one mile). Mr P. Croft's Friedrichsdor, a lOst lib .W. Taylor 1 Mr G. F. Fawcett's Tintagel, 4y 9st 71b Calder 2 Mr E. J. Hobbs's Peopleton, 5y 9st 101b.S. Loates 3 Prince Soltykoffs Amberite, 4y 9at 121b M. Cannon 0 Mr Neumann's Woodmancote, 4y 9st 101b..J. Watts 0 Mr T. Jennings's, j an., Pungent, 3y 9st 71bBradford 0 Mr J. Marsden's King George, 3y 9st 21b Woodburn 0 Winner trained by Fallon, Netheravon. Betting-6 to 5 on Amberite, 7 to 1 agst Friedrichs- dor, 8 to 1 agst Peopletou, 100 to 12 agst Pungent, 10 to 1 agst Tintagel, and 20 to 1 agst King George. Pungent settled down with a clear lead of Fried- richador and Tintagel, with Woodmancote next, and King George last, until a quarter of a mile from home, where Friedrichsdor drew out, followed by Tintagel, and won by a length and a half; three lengths separated second and third. Pungent was fourth, Amberite fifth, and King George last. 2.0-The KEMPTON PARK NURSERY HANDICAP PLATE of £ 500; the second to receive X50. Six furlongs. Lord Durham's Lupin, 7st 71b Allsopp 1 Mr M. D. Rucker s Royal Sport, 8st .C. Wood 2 Mr T. Worton's Celada, 7st 61b Sharpies 3 Captain Greer's Bittern, 9st J. Watts 0 Mr J. A. Bett's Bicorniger, 9st .Rickaby 0 Mr Arthur James's Sevillanas, 8st 71b .M. Cannon 0 Mr Houldsworth's Morning Dew, 7st 121b .Calder 0 Mr J. Gretton's Zanoni, 7st 101b K. Cannon 0 Marquisdi Serramezana's Lascia Dire, 7st 91b Finlay 0 Duke of Portland's Airs and Gracies, 7st 91b T. Loates 0 Sir J. Blundell Maple's Devon, 7st 81b .H. Toon 0 Mr A. W. Merry's Dalemore, 7st 81b.Freemantle 0 Mr A. Cohen's Tankardstown, 7st 71b Fearis 0 Mr Calvert's Winkfield's Dower, 7st 71b .Madden 0 Mr A. Stedall's Ocean", 7st 61b S. Loates 0 Prince Soltykoff's Canopus, 7st 21b N. Robinson 0 Sir W. Tlitockniorton's Ambrette, 7st Barlow 0 Mr P. Aldworth's c by Despair-St, Frida, 6st lilb C. Pitrkiss 0 Mr J. Iiowther's Althaea, 6st 111b H. Jones 0 Capt. J. Orr-Ewing's Blue Smoke, 6st 91b.J. Hunt 0 Winner trained by P. Peck, Newmarket. Betting-5 to 2 agst Royal Sport, 11 to 2 a-gst Zanoni, 8 to 1 agst Oceano, 180 to 8 agst Celeda, 100 to 7 each agst Bittern and Airs and Graces, 100 to 6 agst Lupin, and 20 to 1 agst others. On the way to the post Bittern got rid of Watts, but was quickly caught and remounted. Dalemore in the centre then jumped off in front of St. Frida colt, with AlthtBa aud Royal Sport on the rails and Lupin end Bicorniger on the left, to the distance, where Royal Sport drew to the front, but quickly gave way to Lupin, who won easily by a length and and a haJi; half a length divided second and third. Bicorniger was fovrth. 2.45—The DUKE OF YORK STAKES (handicap) of £ 2,000; the owner of the second to receive JE150. and the third zE75 out of the stakes. Jubilee Course (one mile). Lord W.Beresford's DIAKKA, 4y 8st 41b.M. Cannon 1 Mr Houldsworth's LA VENO,5y 7st 131b.T. J. Calder 2 Duke of Devonshire's MINSTREL, 3y 7st 71b O. Madden 3 Mr F. Luscombe's Marco, 5y 8st 41b F. Allsopp 0 Mr M. D. Rucker's Red Heart, 5y 8st 21b .C. Wood 0 Mr H. McCalmont's Amphora, 4y 7st lOlbT. Loates 0 Duke of Westminster's Shaddock, 4y 7st 91b K. Cannon 0 Sir J. Miller's La Sagesse, 5y 7st 31b.S. Loates 0 Mr H. I. Higham's Foston, 3y 7st 21b H. Toon 0 Mr Jersey's Maluma, 5y 7st J. Sharpies 0 Lord Cadogan's Court Ball, 6y 6st lllb.N. Robinson 0 Mr H. E. Tidy's Roughside, 4y 6st 101b J. Hunt 0 Mr C. J. Blake's Arezzo, 3y 6st 81b Dalton 0 Mr O. D. Rose's Frisson, 3y 6st 81b R. Jones 0 Winner trained by Huggins, Newmarket. 3.15-The VAUXHALL SELLING TWO YEAH OLD PLATE of £103; the winner to be sold for icloo. Five furlongs. Old Girl 1 Pegasa 2 St. C&n&ra 3 13 ran. 3.45-The HALF MOON SELLING NUR- SERY HANDICAP of £ 150; the winner to be sold for 4;100. Five furlongs. COURSE BETTING BEFORE RACING. DUKE OF YORK STAKES. 4 to 1 agst Diakka (t) 4 to 1 — Maluma (t) 100 to 13 — Minstrel (t) 10 to 1 — Court Ball (t) 100 to 9 — Marco (t) 100 to 9 — Amphora (t) 100 to 8 — Laveno (t) 100 to 7 — Shaddock (t) 100 to 7 — Roughside (t) 100 to 6 — Any other (o) Latest Arrivals. Woodmancote, King George, Tankardsiown, St. Frida colt, Moon Wave.