South Wales Echo

NEWPORT BANKRUPTCY COURT. I At the monthly sitting of this Court, held this morning at the Town Hall, Newport (before Mr B. J. Davis, registrar), there were two adjourned public examinations and one new examination for disposal. The Official Receiver (Mr G. H. Llewellyn) conducted the examinations. Pierre Emile Aicard, coal exporter, of the Exchange, Cardiff, was further examined as to his rever- Rionary interest under the will of a relative now Maiding in France and explained the property, as far as he was aware, mainly consisted of rail- Way shares. What he meant by saying at the last examination that he earned £ 500 a year and lost JE600, was that he lost £ 600 plus that amount of earnings. The examination was afterwards closed.—The examination of William Raid, lately landlord of the Three Salmons Hotel, Usk, was further adjourned because the cash account, ordercd at the last Court to be filed within 14 days, had only that morning reached the hands of the Official Receiver. Tha other case was the examination of John Thomas Davies and Ivor Davies, builders and contractors, of Tredegar-street and Bedford-road, who failed to the tune of 125 lOd after two and a half years' trading. Every contract they had taken, except some small jobs of daywork, had been at a loss, and there were no assets beyond 210 worth of stock-in-trade. One of the debtors was a car- penter and the other a Luasor.-a happy combina- tion to a building firm, as the Official Receiver observed, but owing to inexperience they did not make allowances for contingencies, and the car- penters' strike of la,st spring bothered them in completing three shops in Commercial-road, Newport. The examination was closed.

THE MODERN SlaDONS. The talented and beautiful actress, Miss For- tescue, has within the last few days appeared for the first time since her return from South Africa before an audience of London critics, and it may be permitted to quote, seeing that she is to appear at the Theatre Royal. Cardiff, on Mon- day, what one of the chief cithern has just written in the paper he represents I went prepared to see a very fine display of acting, for Miss Fortes- cue has always seemed to my mind to be a beau- tiful woman who has forgotten that she is a beauty, and who has set herself to learn stage craft ab initio. I was astounded at what I saw. The play was Fedora,' but I had never seen a Fedora such as this. All the predecessors of this actress had by comparison walked through the part. This was Mrs Siddons back again, and for once in my life I sat back in my stall and lived with the people on the stage. Hardened old play- goer as I am, I forgot I was in a theatre, forgot to criticise, and went through every thing myself, lg&n pay no higher tribute than this."

'k'UI"I TRAP ACCIDENT. Narrow Escape of Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P. Last night Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., in com- pany with Mr Morgan Thomas (secretary of the South Wales Liberal Association), Mr K. W. J. Sutherland (Caerphilly), and Mr Andrews (Tre- faarris) were being diiven from Senghenydd- where Mr Thomas had been addressing a meeting of his constituents to Caerphilly to catch the last down train for Cardiff. Everything went right until within two miles of Caerphilly, ^hen sud- denly the back strap broke. Mr Alfred 1 ho m as was thrown violently out, ami the ruarvel is he was not seriously hurt. He escaped, however, with a few scratches. The other gentlemen were able to jump out without being hurt. The hon. member, in company with the other gentlemen. hnd to walk to Caerphilly, this being no easy matter owing to the flooded state of the roads,but Mr Thomas reached Cardiff by midnight. We are glad to learn this morning that the hon' member is suffering only from stiffness.

-7-7 THE LOSS OF THE M0HEGAN.' Funeral of a Swansea Hero. The remains of the late Captain Llewelyn Couch, the brave first officer of the illfated steam- ship Mohegan, were interred at Swansea on Wed- nesday. The body was only recovered on Satur- day, and it was at once brought to the homo of t.he deceased at Swansea. The funeral cortege left the residence of Dr. Kynaston Couch (a brother of the deceased), and Dr. Kynaston Couch, Mr T, H. Couch (brothers), Messrs E. and Ll. Sweet,Morris,and F. Rogers (brothers-in-law), Ivor Williams, and the staff at the Swansea office of Messrs Williams, Torrey, and Feild, were the chief mourners. Dr. Couch, the aged father of the deceased, could not attend, being prostrated by illness. Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large number of personal friends of the departed were present. The coffin was covered with choice floral tributes. The interment took place at the cemetery, the Rev. T. Morris officiat- ing. -ou-

Hockey Notes. rBY CANTAB."] The event of the week has been the first of the series of trial matches inaugurated by the South Wales Hockey Association-East v. West Wales —and it hit, served its purpose most admirably by bringing to the front four or five hockey players whose merits were hitherto unknown outside their own clubs. This should surely be a great inducement for clubs to join the association. The result was a meritorious win for the West by 3 goals to 1, and thus in a measure the good form shown by Swansea against the Glamorgan Club was borne out and justified the Swanseaites being so strongly represented in the match urder notice. As next season the Western Division is certain to be recruited by several other strong clubs, notably Llanelly, Carmarthen, Cardigan, I and Tenby, the prospects of hockey in the West appear to be very much in the ascendant. To come to the match itself, the game, notwith- standing the unpropitious state of the elements, was fall of interest and keenly contested. One or two changes bad to be made from the teams as selected anl advertised. Carnegie, Newport, failed to turn out at half for the East, which was a serious loss to his side, and J. R. Griffiths and Iltyd Thomas, Swansea, had to give up their places at the last moment to Bellingham and H. T. Thomas (Swansea) at full back and inside left forwaxd respectively. The West won the toss, and had the wind and rain in their favour to start with. A fast game ensued, the ground being not seriously affected by the heavy rain, and both sides playing for a lead for all they were worth. When the game hed been in progress about a quarter of an hour Dr. Edgar Reid at centre forward drew first blood for the West by a very neat goal taken in the nick of time, and shortly afterwards his brother medico, Dr. W, G. Griffiths, put in a very smart shot, thereby giving his side a comfortable lead of 2 goals to uil earJy in the game. East played up in the most determined fashion after these reverses, and only the grand goal-keeping of Sergeant Holloway prevented their scoring, two of his saves being particularly noticeable; in spite of all their efforts to score half-time arrived with West 2 goals, East nil. After the interval East went in for rushing tactics, and put in several shots at their opponents' goal, and finally were rewarded, thanks to a magnificent screw shot by Davidson (West Cardifi). The West, however, were bent on keeping their lead, and shortly afterwards H. T. Thomas retaliated with a tricky side shot worthy of his cricket reputation, giving the West once more a lead of 2 goals. Neither side could make any further impression on their opponents' goal, and so the first of the trial matches ended in a victory for the West by 3 goals to 1. Mr Thos. Thomas, Swansea, acted as referee with complete satisfaction all round. There can be no doubt that the better side on the day's play won, the West being manifestly superior in more than one point, and most strikingly so in the form shown by two of their forwards, and by their halves in comparison. The game was more an exhibition of individual play than showing any remarkable knowledge of the tactics of the game, and consequently tended rather to the vigorous and scrambling order. In future trial matches it must be an understood thing that every player who has any expectation of higher honours must not only be a safe and reliable player, but must possess a sound know- ledge of the tactics of the game. so as to enable his confreres in their positions to do themselves justice. After the match a meeting Twas held at the Castle Hotel, Swansea, to select a team to repre- sent South Wales agaiost the Midlands, to be played at Worcester, November 12th inst. The following team was selected by the South Wales Hockey Association Selection Committee, four out of six committeemen being present, namely:— Mr W. H. Bavles, West Cardiff Mr R. T. Stone, Cardiff Dr. Griffiths, Milford Haven Mr llted Thomas, Swansea. Mr Harold Wood, Newport, and Mr Augustus Brigstocke, Newcastle-Emlyn, were unavoidably absent. South Wales v. Mid- lands—Goal, Sergeant Holloway (Swausea) fall-backs, M. W. Henty (Swansea), M. Morris (Glamorgan County) halves, J. D. Mathias (Newcastle-Emlyn), Harding (Newport), W. R. Carnegie (Newport) forwards, F. Davidson (West Cardiff), Dr. W. G. Griffiths (Milford Haven), Dr. Eo Reid (Swansea), W. H. Bayles (West Cardiff), H. T. Thomas (Swansea). Re- serves—Goal, Roberts (West Cardiff) full-back, N. D. Ware (Cardiff) half-backs, F. G. Andrews and D. V. Perkins (Swansea) forwards, Hastings Watson (Glamorgan County), H. E. Perkins I (Swansea), Corron (Milford Haven). It is a pity that Cardiff and Newport had important matches on the same day. If these I trial matches are to be what they profess to be —representative, club claims must give way to the prior claim of the Hockey Association. It is distinctly unfair to select players for South Wales, who give prior claim on their services to club interests, and then get selected over the heads of those who go to the trouble and expense of turning up to play in trial matches. Other important matches were played in the Cardiff district on Saturday. Newport met the full strength of the West Gloucester, which has the reputation of being the strongest of the West of England clubs, and their previous record for this season, 22 goals for and only one against, speaks for itself. The Welsh team rather spoilt this record by adding three goals, but had to acknowledge defeat by four goals to three. The game was most hotly contested throughout, New- port leading at half-time, and when it wanted nioe minutes only to the finish the score was, Newport three goals, West Gloucester two. The English team, it appears, took the ball down at a tremendous pace and yet always had it well under command, and succeeded in putting on two goals rapidly just before the call of time. The failure of the Newport men to keep their lead and withstand the rushing tactics of their opponents suggests want of combination. In justice to the Newport team it should be men- tioned that they were without four of their regu- lar team, and two of their best reserves were also not available. Cardiff bad to meet the formidable Bristol Club last Saturday under great disadvantages, being without the services of their full back, N. Ware, one of the best in South Wale?, and of R. T. Stone, a rare good half in his day, both being engaged playing at Swansea in the trial match. Under the circumstances they did fairly well, not having more than three goals scored against them. J. Reeves distinguished himself in goal, as did G. Howells at half. There are some good ones coming on in the Cardiff Club, among them may be especially mentioned T. Scott and A. Morgan For Cardiff Seconds, C. Ryan, W. Matthews, W. Murrell, and J. G. Coppoch, all new members this season, gladden the club cap- tain and secretary by the promise they show. Yet another new club in suburban Cardiff—at Llanishen. Why doesn't the Cardiff Clnb-ps the parent Hockey aim a m.ttei--set to work and get the other Cardiff clubs affiliated with hers, so as to have the best talent to represent Cardiff when playing against crack touring teams from England ? We should also like to see a Welsh Corinthian Club started for touring purposes. The match next Saturday—Swansea v. Cardiff— on the new ground of the latter will be worth going to see.

MUNIFICENCE OF THE THOMPSON FAMILY. At the General Purposes Committee of the J Cardiff County Council, held on Wednesday, it was resolved, on the motion of the Mayor That this Council desires to place on record its gratitude for the magnanimous and unconditional gift to the Cardiff Museum by Messrs Charles and Herbert Thompson of a complete collection of pictures, water-colour drawings, prints, porcelain, etc. (made by the late James Pyke Thompson, Esq.), and its keen appreciation of the genuine public spirit thereby displayed and its sincere and grateful thanks to the donors for their generous and valuable present and that this resolution be engrossed on vellum in duplicate signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk and publicly presented to Mr Charles and Mr Herbert Thompson respectively."

HARROW'S NEW HEADMASTER. The governors of Harrow School have offered the headmastersbip. vacant by the appointment of the present headmaster to the Bishopric of Calcutta, to the Rev. Joseph Wood, D.D., hcltd- master of Tonbridge School, and be has ac- cepted it. Dr. Wood was classical exhibitioner of Balliol College, first class iu classical moderations, first class in the final classical school, Faraday Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford, classical examiner at Oxford in 1875-76, and head "taster of Learning- ton College from 1870 to 1890.

PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLANI RECALLED. NOVEMBER 3bd. 1843—The Morning Chronicle published the first of Sydney Smith's am using letters on Pennsylvanian repudiation. 1848—Disturbance in Drury-lane Theatre arising out of the excited enthusiasm exhibited for M. Jnlien's new arrangement of the National Anthem. 1857—Indian Mutiny. Sir C. Campbell fLord Clyde) having been appointed Commander- in-Chief arrived at CawnpoL-e. 1868—Mr J. Bright was presented with the freedom of Edinburgh. 1869—Ten men were killed by the explosion of a boiler on the gunboat Thistle at Sheer- ness. 1870-The Prince Consort memorial window at the Guild Hall was unveiled by Prince Arthur.

CLAIM BY A BARRY DOCK PAiNTER. A Barry Dock building case was dealt with at the Cardiff County Court on Wednesday morn- ing by his Honour Judge Ovveu. Mr Thomas Richards, painter, was plaintiff, and Mr John Lubbock defendant. The claim was for ,E20 8s 9d for work done under contract on several houses iu process of erection at Barry Dock. Mr Lewis Morgan appeared for the plaintiff, ana Mr Bail- hache for defendant. The defence was that Lubbock hid not given the orders, Mr Ba.ilh.aehe stating that prior to this Lubbock had filed his petition, and that the mortgagees had entered into possession. Plaintiff went into the box and deposed that he received all his orders from Lubbock. He did not know at the time that Lubbock had filed his petition. He had received several sums in respect of the work done, and he always gave Lubbock or Lubbock aud Co. credit. —His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for S,16 181 9d.

TO-DAY'S MONEY. I ) SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.) I ■LIONBON STOCK V3XC«AUGI?. OFHNINO, 11.20 A.M.—On the Stock Exchange business is again much restricted, operators showing no disposition to increase their commitments in the continued absence of any progress in the settle- ment of the Fiishcda dispute. Markets however opened with a somewhat better tone, a rather more favourable view being taken of the political situa- tion. Cousois better for account. Foreign Bonds neglected pending the receipt of Continental advices, but Spanish and Ottoman Bank Shares have risen I and Cedulas A, B, and E IJ. Amongst Home Rail- ways frouth-NYesteru Deferred !1m,rks an advance of J, and a few others â to t. Americans generally § to lower in tho absence of New York stipport-York Centrals, Wabash Preference, and Missouri Kansas however firmer. Grand Trunks better on net increase of £232 in the traffic return for the last nine days of October. Kaffirs featureless. Westralians better. NOON.—The directors of Bank of Kngland hare decided to malce no change in the Bank rate of dis- count, which consequently remains at 4- per cent. Business continues very quiet in Stock Markets partly due to continued wet weather, and the tone is now somewhat dull under the lead of a fall of 5-t to 3i in Consols. In Foreign Portuguese and Uruguays have receded H, and Spanish i two leading Argentine loans, however, are J better on fall in Buenos Ayres Gold Premium to 142'SO per cent. Home Railways rather irregular. Americans dull and neglected. Grand Trunks i to lower since opening on realisations. feonth Africans steadier, except Rhodesian Issues. \Vestra,llans neglected, Coats Ordinary bettor. Hudson's Bay lower. 1.10 P.-m.-Stock Markets neglected and without particular feature. Consols shade better for money. In Foreign Portuguese are better, whilst Argentine 1886's have re Honio Railways still irregular, Brighton Deferred being lower. Americans k to 3i lower in few eases; Illinois and Readings however firmer. Gra.nd Trucks have recovered n.. to k. Kaffirs irregular—Crown Beef better other changes not exceeding & to 4p either way. Westrallans dull. Bankers paid clearing weekly return amounted to £ 170,141,000, or C6,137,000 less than the corresponding period last year. The supply of money is fairly plentiful, and short loans are in very limited request at 3 to 31 per cent. Discount Market quiet," end brokers take best three months' bills at 3 per cent.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. I » CATTLE. BRISTOL, Thursday.—Moderate show of fat cattle of indifferent quality—best descriptions, 54s p-r eWt. other sortf, ,18:3 to 52s. Sheep rather limited-choice wethers, 7%d per lb. heavier sheep, 6%d ewes, 5d to 5Vd. Store cattle in good supply fair sale at current rates, which rather checked demand. Five hundred pigs—best bacon pigs, 78 6d per score porkers, 95 3d to 9s 6d. -Sliort supply very little trade. Hereford?, 6Jd shorthorns, to6d mutton, wethers, 7!d to Sd ewes and rams, q(I to Gid lambs, 7d per lb.. Bacciu Pifrs, 7s 3d to 7s Gd porkers, 9s 3d to 10s sows. 6s to 6s 5d per score. IJOVTJON, Thursday.—Beast supply consisted entirely of rough cattle, and fat buEs, which met slower trade with downward tendency in value, owing to unfavourable weather. Sheep trade slow, sale" being more or less forced, whilst i';ttes were shade easier best quality eWl, wanted. Calf trade firm, owing to light supplv. Muttou, 3s 2d to 5s 6d veal, 4s to 5s 4d per blb. Total supply-Beastc;, 100 sheep, 540 calves, 20. BUTTEU. CORK, Thursday.— Primest, 35s; prime, 81s. Ordi- np-ry—firsts, ö5s; seconds, 79s thirds, 73s. Factory firkins—seconds, 76s. Mild-cured- choicest, S7s. Superfine, 876. Choicest boxes, 89s. In market—238 firkins, 37 mild, 12 boxes. SUGATt. GLASGOW, Thursday-.—Market quiet; moderate business done at easier prices. The oIIk-jrI reyovc stmes :-Quiet tone moderate business at barely steady prices. FISH. GRIMSBY, Thursday.—Good supplies brought by 3S steamers and 8 smacks strong demand. Soles, Is 3d to 2s; lurijoi. Is 4d to Is 6d brills, Is 2d lobsters, Is 9d per lb; plaice, 2s 6d to 4s Cut; lemon sole: 3s to 4s 9d whitches, 3s 6d to 4s 6d live halibut, 3s 6d to 5s od; dead, 3g to 4s per stone; live linn, 2s to 33 6d; dead, Is 6d; live cod, 3s to 4s dead, 2s to 3s each; kit haddock. 12s to 15s per box. DEAD MEAT. IJOKBON, Thursday.— Large supplies, and trade not so good owing to weather. I'lKlish beef, 3, 4d to 3s 8d Scot-ni sid^s, 3- 8d tu 4s Nhovis. 4s 2d t 4< 4d AiiivricHii, 2s 104R to 3s 6d inf<;r;or unaltered British 4s to 5s feivigo, 2s 10d to 3s 8d b"d" 4s to 4s SA real, 3s 4d ta 'is 4d pork, 3s 4d tu 2 4d per Jb. HAT A1IT) STRAW. LONDON, Thursday -Fair supplies, and a fair trade at previous prices Ciood to prime hay, 65s to 82* Cd; inferior to fairdo., 45;; to Gûs; good lit prime clover, 70s to 300s to fair do., Ms to ti8s; mixture and sainfoin, 50s to 35s straw, 30. to 38s per load. METALS. LONDON, Thursdav.-Cuooot easier; moderate busi- ness— JE51 2S 6d cash £ 54 8s 9d to £ 54 10s three months. Till weak: fair business— £ 822s 6d to £82 Is 3d cash; 1-32 10s three months. Spelter, JEM 15s. Spanish lead, 113 10s to CI3 12s 6d English do., £ 13 5s. Scotch pig iron, 49a 4d cash; hematite, 56s 2Jdcash, -31-& 110.

THE BURGLARIES AT TREHARRIS AND MERTHYR. I Palice Court Proceedings.; David Davies and Henry Williams were charged on remand at the Merthyr Police Court (before Mr W. M. North, stipendiary) to-day with bur- glariously entering the premises of John Ed- ards, jeweller, Treharris, and stealing a quan- tity of jewellery on the 18th September. Jane Williams and John and Elizabeth Martin were charged with receiving some of the property, knowing it to have been stolen. Henry Williams was further charged with burglariously entering the premises of Simon Karnopski, Brecon-road, and stealing a number of rings, etc. and Jane Williams was charged with receiving some of the articles. Mr J. W. Lewis appeared for the Martins, and Mr Beddoe was for Jane Williams. Superintendent Thorney stated that with his Worship's permission he would withdraw the charges against the Martins, and Jane Williams, who were accordingly discharged. John Edwards, jeweller. Perrot-street, Tre- harris, stated that on the night of the 17th Sep- tember he closed his shop as usual. Next morn- ing (Sunday) about half-past 5 o'clock he we downstairs and noticed the front door was closea. as he had left it, but the",back door was wide open. The windows of the kitchen and back kitchen I were alo opeti. Before searching he gave infor- mation to the police. When Sergeant Davies arrived they proceeded to examine the premises, with the result that he found between 50 and 60 watches, 20 silver chains, 10 or 15 wedding rings,; and several other things, numerous pendants, brooches, and one pair of gold spectacles, two". keys were missing. Cross-examined by Williams He saw neither of the prisoners near his premises. Witness was vigorously cross-examined as to his taeans of identifying the articles he had sworn to. He recognised the watch by its number. He could not off-hand give the number of it. The police had it. The watch was a job "-it had been left with him for repairs. Mr Jenkins, manager of the ColonitJ Meat Company, 10, Fox-street, Treharris, stated that on Saturday night, the 17th September, prisoner Davies calied on him between 9 and 10 o'clock and tasked for two-pennyworth of bits for the dog." Prisoner here burst into laughter. Mr North You think it is very funny. Stand at attention. Witness said Davies retained again. What for ? Two-pennyworth of bits off the board. He wrapped the meat up in the Sporting Life. Davies paihd him and left the shop. On Sunday night he was shown some scraps of meat wrapped in the paper as produce^, and identified them. Witness said he had not seen this witness or the scraps before. Charles Furze, warehouseman. 3, Pantanas- cottages, said on the night of the 17th September he saw both prisoners at the eornre of John- street, Treharris. One was watching two police- men standing in the square, and the other was behind. The officers were Sergeant Davies I and P.C. Davies. This corner was about ten yards from Mr EdwaTds. He went on about teii or 15 yards and then turned back and said, How are you to-night ? Davies replied, How do you do ? Witness then made a mental note of this description. and on the fol- lowing day he told he Sergeant Davies what had occurred. He could swear :o Davies, but Tiot to Williams, as he kept his back towards him. By Davies He had been in the society of Sergeant Davies and the other constable at half- past 11 o'clock. They were not friends of his. Philip Davies, plasterer, 13, Mary-street, Tre- harris, said on the night of the 17th September, about five minutes past 12 o'clock, he was on his way home. He saw both prisoners near the paper shop next door to Edwards's. He went up to them, thinking they were friends. Davies looked at him defiantly. By Williams: He (Williams) wore darker clothes than be had on now. Williams Be careful Im taking it all in. Joseph Donoghue, pawnbroker, George-street, Pontypool, said he received information from the police of the robbery on the 20th September, aud on the same day Williams called at his shop and offered the silver watch produced in pledge. He fetched in a policeman, who arrested the man. Police-constable James Jones, Pontypool, stated that on the 20th September he was called by Mr Donoghue to his shop. Witness arrested Williams, who tried to escape. After a severe struggle in the shop witness succeeded in hand- cuffing him, and took him to the police station. Upon him he found two silver rings and rouie keys. The revolver produced was also found in his possession. Prisoner afterwards at the police station said a man in the street gave him the watch to pawn, and if the officer would let him go out he would pointRltim out. John Tansion, pawnbroker, 33, Pandy-square. said Williams pawned a watch with him on 14th October in the name of W. Rowlands, and said he had obtained it on the easy payment sys- tem." Witness advanced what he asked-12s 6d. Another watch (produced) was pledged in the name of Martin, but not by either of the two prisoners, but by John Martin, the prisoner dis- charged, and he advanced him 8s 6d. A third watch (produced) was pledged with him by Elizabeth Lewis on the 30th September for 13s. The woman was Elizabeth Martin. Another watch was pledged with him by Philip Kemry, Primrose-street, Tonypandy. Witness did not see him present in the court. Williams asserted he had never been in wit- ness's shop in his life. Philip Kemry, collier, 93, Primrose-street. Tonypandy. said he got the watch produced off that man there with the light coat (Williams) a month or five weeks ago. The man asked him if he would lake it to the pavvneshop for him, and he would give him Is if he did. Wit- ness took it to Tansard's, Tnypandy, and reo ceived 7s 6d, which he t anded to the man, who gave him 2s 6d. Witness said the witness was a liar in asserting that he handed the watch to him. Mr North reproved Williams for this. Williams It I sent the man to the pawnshop I hope they will give me 20 years for it. I Harris Freedman, pawnbroker's assistant, Dunraven-street, Tonypandy, identified the silver albert as having been received by him in pledge on the 30th September from John Martin, and whom he handed 4s 3d. [PROCEEDING.]

TONYPANDY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. Winding-up Proceedings. The creditors of the Tonypandy Co-operative Socicty, convened by Mr E. H.' Davies, J.P., Pentre, met at Cardiff on Wednesday to decide their course of action in relation to the winding up of the Tonypandy Co-operative Society. On October 10th two large creditors applied to the Couniy Court at Pontypridd for a winding-up order, and Judge Gvvilym \Vi\haUl8 gave instruc- tions that the wishes of the general body of creditors on the one hand and of the members of the society and contributaries on the other, should be ascertained at separate meetings as to the manner of the winding-up Mr Davies, there- fore convened the meeting of creditors first, which was held yesterday at Cardiff. Representatives of firms at London, Shelfield, Manchester, Bristol, Liverpool, as well as Cardiff and Swansea were present, the total amount of claims in respect 01 which they appeared, reaching to £ 12,677. Three courses were set before them by the Ch-Lirmin-first. to ascertain whether the society should be wound up voluntarily; second, whether there should be a voluntary winding up under the supervision of the court; cllld thirdly, whether the court should conduct the winding up. It should be meutioued that the affairs of the society have been put into the hands of Messrs Clarke and Dovey, accountants, Cardiff, and that this firm was represented at the meeting. The decision of those present wag to adopt the second course, namely, voluntary winding-up under the supervision of the court. A vote of thanks to the chairman was carried, upon the motion of Mr W. P. Woolrych, seconded by Mr H. P. Linton. A meeting of shareholders and contributories is to be held. u_

I THE CARDIFF SUICIDE. Coroner E. Bernard Reece held an inquest at the Cardiff Town Hall on Wednesday touching the death of Thomas Sherlock umbrella-maker, who lodged at 44, Mary Ana- street, and who died at the Infirmary on Tuesday last from the effects of drinking a compound of nitric acid and quicksilver, on the previous Thursday. Elizabeth Ann Griffiths, who said she had lived with decesised for some years, stated that she entered the room just as Sherlock was drinking the contents of a bottle he employed in his trade. A dock labourer named William Jones was in the room a.t the time, and he snatched the bottle from him but not before he had swallowed a gooddeal. Witness gave Sherlock some salt and water, and subsequently hailed P.C. Tasker, who removed Sherlock to the Infirmary. Deceased had been drinking heavily of late, and was peculiar in his manner on Thursday. William Jones said deceased was excited on Thursday and suffering from the effects of drink taken the previous evening. Dr. J. S. Barnes said death was due to inflam- mation of the lungs, secondary to the effects of poisoning. Coroner Reee, in summing up. remarked that deceased was addicted to drink and evidently took the poison in a ma.d freak. The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence, that Sherlock i took the poison while tem^iujane.

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Northampton Meeting. NORTHAMPTON, TnuBfrDAy. Fears were entertained early this morning that a repetition of the miserable experiences of Wednes- day were in store for visitors to Northampton on the concluding afternoon, as rain fell heavily until past nine o'clock. Later, however, an improvement took place, and at noon the sun shone forth in genial fashion. The ground however had been rendered very greasy by the downfall, and though a fairly interesting card was arranged the attendance was only moderate. Details :— 1.15—The ROTHSCHILD PLATE of icIO3 weight for age, etc. One mile. Mr W. Low's Hermiston, 3y 8st 121b M. Cannon 1 Mr Raphael's Sangrado, 3y 8sc Sib T. Loates 2 Mr Betts's Bull Fight, 3y 8st 51b Allsopp 3 Winner trained by J. Porter, Kingseiere. Betting-4 to 1 on Hermiston, 4 to I agst Sangrado, and 50 to 1 agst Bull Fight offered. Kevmiston waited on Sangra.dotothe straight,when he drew to the front and won by three lengths a bad third. 1.35-The BRINGTON PLATE of 9103; winner to be sold for £50. One mile. 1\11" E. J. Percy's g by Welangton-Solden Fleece. 3y 8st 91 h Finlay 1 Mr H. W. Armstrong's Arone, a 9st 51b F. B. Bl&ck 2 Mr Trimmer's Mellow, ay Sst 91b. M. Cannon 3 Mr B. Randall's Monos, 6y 9st 61b Owner 0 Mr Reynolds's Chattis Hill. 5v 9Jt 6ib.Bradford 0 Mr W. Sibary s Brecon, 3y 8st 121b Alleopp 0 Mr C. Elliott's The Fad, 3y 5st 121b Madden 0 Mr .T. Snarry's Mn^kham, 3y 8st 321b .F. V- I,Ekne 0 Mr T. Cartwright's Bob Elton, 3y 8sl 121b Rickaby 0 Mr T. Welaon's Bonny Creeper, 3y 8st 91b.Owner 0 Mr C. Golding's Carlisle, 3y Sst 91b S. Loates 0 Winner trained by Raisin, Kingston Warren. Betting—2 to 1 agst Ailine, 6 to 1 each agst Golden Fleece gelding aud The Fad, 7 to 1 agst Carlisle,100 to 12 agst Bonnv Creeper, 10 to 1 agst Mellow, and 100 to 7 agit others. The Fad made play from Arline, Chattis Hill, and Carlisle, with Mellow and Golden Fleece gelding next. until well in the straight, where Arline re- sumed the command, but gave way at the distance to Golden Fleece gelding, who won by six lengths; three-parts of a length bsparated l ond and third. Carlisle was fourth. The Fad fifth, Muskham sixth, Bob Elton seventh, and CIIFttiS Hill last. Golden Fleece gelding was sold to Mr Armstrong for 250g», Chattis Hill to Mr Flower for 32gs, and Bob Elton to Mr SCJ:1 thal1 for 68gs. 2.15—The NASEBY HANDICAP PLATE of £300; the second to receive £ 20. One mile Sir J. Thursby's Graee|Skelton,5y9st.Mr Thursby 1 Sir J. B. Ma pie's Forcett, 4y 8st G. Martin 2 Mr L. de Rothschild's Ayah, 3y 6nt 121b Purkiss 3 Mr Cockburn's David II., 4y Sat 121b Rickaby 0 Mr Nolan's Halidom, 4y 7st 101b Robinson 0 Mr E. Cassel's Duamia, 4y 7st 91b S. Loates0 Mr D. Seymour's Sapling, 6y 7f t 91b Allsopp 0 Mr l. Eottcrill's Highland, a 7st 31b Madden 0 Mr A. Bailey's Autocar, 3y 7st lib Baines 0 Mr E. C. Irish's Zethos, 3v 6st 91b H. Luke 0 Winner trained by Thursby, Cranbourne. Betting—5 to 2 agst David II., 11 to 2 agst Ayah, 7 to 1 ngst DuRinia, 100 to 12 each agst Sapling and Highland, 10 to 1 each agst Fcrcett and Halidorn, 100 to 8 agst Grace Skelton, and 100 to 7 agst others. Sapling cut out the work from Forcett, Ayah, and David II., with Halidom and Grace Skelton next, until below the distance, where Forcett drew to the front, but failed to stall off the challenge of Grace Skelton, who won a good riiec by half a length three-parts of a length divided second and third. Highland was fourth, Duamia fifth, Autocar sixth, Halidon. s-.venth, David II. next, and Zethos last. 2.45—The CATESBY SELLING PLATE of JElOj the winner to be sold for .£50. Five far- longs. Mr Hudson's Earl of Annandale, a9st 41b Wingfield 1 Mr Wardleworth's Harry Monmouth, 3y 9st F. B. Black 2 Mr G. Cotterill's Hope OD, 6v 9st 41b .Allsopp 3 Mr W. H. Millard's Sauteuse, 5v 9st 41b .Rickaby 0 Mr Cadman's Ghapeltown, 5v 9st 41b .F. W. Lane 0 1 1 N an Mr Straus's Tirboot, 4,, 9st 41b M. Cannon 0 Mr A. M. Singer's Starch, 4v 9st 41b Robinson 0 Mr W. E. Elsey's Slice of Luck, 3y 9st eldcn 0 Count Lntzow's Rvchla, 3y 9st madclen 0 Sir J. Thursby's Dynamic, 3y 9st Mr Thursby 0 Winner trained by Holt, Epsom. Betting—7 to 2 each agst Chapeitown and Rychla. 5 to 1 agst Hope On, 100 to 15 agst Harrv Monmouth, 100 to 8 agst Earl of Annandale, 100 to 7 agst Sauteuse, and 100 to 6 agst others. 3.15-The HOLMBY NURSERY of £ 5 each for starters, with £ 100addedfortwo year olds second to receive £ 5. Five furlongs. Miss Bonnce'l, Don Silva 2, Ethelred 3. 11 ran. 3.45—A SELLING NURSERY* HANDI- CAP of £ 100, for two year olds; winner to be ao-i for.CIOO. Five furlougs. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Dcenda, Bavdon. Lady iexingtoii, ioriQlii, Bounce, Palmira, Dread, Bicorniger, N^h-ma-Wnsk, Gallatin, Saline, Astern. Harem Queen, BlosseTiiV?, Velleda colt, Wantage Belle, Sane: Wjat colt, Do:i Silva. Floreat S,'ngd-.>eTia, Plieasauir. •wi; Pot Shot, Hermiston, Bull Fight, Grace Helton' David II., Forcett, Halidom, Duamia, Highland, Autocar, Ayah, Zethos, Slice of Luck. Earl of Annandale, Hope On, Harry Monmouth, Starch Arline, Bonny Creeptr, Applet on, and Bob Elton. Latest Arrivals at Northampton. Sangrado, Bridgwater, Sapling, Pat McCaan. Ethel- red, Golden Hope, Raireen, Urania, Palmira, Sangrado, Bridgwater, Sapling, Pat McCaan. Ethel- red, Golden Hope, Raireen, Urania, Palmira, j Ailoiiettc, \N himbrel, Staines, Vestalin, Esther Y\ aters, Palace of Truth. Official Starting Prices. As published in Sporting Life and Racing Calendar. NORTHAMPTON. BACK. RUNI;Eil,. WIKXER. PRICE. Rothschild. 3 Hermiston 4 to Ion p Brington 11 Golden Fleece g. 6 to 1 ag -Nasebv 10 Grace Skehoil .100 to 8 ag Ca,tesby 10 Earl of Annandale.100 to 8 ag

Newmarket Training Notes. NEWMABKET, Thursday.—On the Bury side, R ChaJoner s Maybird, St. Anthony, and Oughterard galloped a mile. G. Chaloner's Swords, Dunlop, Riff RaS, Simonside, Dark David, Bernina colt, Buck- bread, and Zenana went six furlongs. J. Dawbon.s, sen., Newbury, Torpilleur, and ii.vermea.th had a similar gallop. F. Day's Tornado II. and Acmena galloped a mile at a good pace. George Dawson's Simple Aveu, Bend Sinister, and Debonnair galloped a mile. J- Dawson's, jun., Bridgwater, Proclamation, Bewitchment, Oporto, Pax, Wildrake, Brantoni. Enclosure, and Ombre covered five fu longs. Gurry's Wr.terhead and Princess Beatrice gelding galloped seven furlongs. Jarvis's Fatherless, Strike a Light, and Orinda went six furlongs Fregoli. Bamhourrie, Sherlock, Tallahassee, Hamp- ton Prince, and Galopin Lassie came five fnrlcngs. G. Lamoton's Chiselhampton, Crestfallen, Manston, Melange, and others went the same distance. Ryan's Eager, Suceoth, and Balmorey galloped seven furlongs. I'. Webb's Brayhead and Uniform nego- tiated a mile Whiston, border Boaster, and Ebora- cum covered six fnrlongs. Jewitt's Ternplecombe, Portmavnock, Florio B,u¡)¡¡,ttiilO, and Hougoumont galloped five furlongs. Blackwell's Chaleureux, Pin- foia, and Invincible II. went the same distance On the Racecourse side, Cannon s Barcalwhey galloped two miles; Lexicon, Lipsalve, Morisco, and Mercury went a mile Enoch's, jun,. Champ de Mars, Torre-e-Espada, Brio, Mazagan, and Ugolino going six furlongs. Euggins's Draco, and Tlfercury went a mile Enoch's, Jun" Champ de Mars, Torre-e-Espada, Brio, Mazagan, and Ugolino going six furlongs. Huggins's Draco, Sandia, Bayard II., aud Elfin had a similar gallop. Kayhoe sExcepcional, Pnloe, Fosco, Trident, and Goletta went six furlongs Jennings's, sen., I Poldo and Bonnebosq galloped a mile. Leader's Flavus, Pindar, Ramelton Lassie colt, Chief Con- stc'1ble, Silver Thames. Slumber Sweet, and Leondal went six furlongs Lowland Beauty, Sir Hew, and Seaport negotiated a mile. Marsh's Glentilt galloped a mile and a hdf Dieudonne went seven furlongs; Woodbury, Aboyne, Limone. Hedge Warbler, Minstrel," and Vara going six furlongs. PecJs Sherburn ga iloped two miles Gerolstein was sent a I mile. Pincus's St. Cloud 11. had a similar gallop. Sherwood's Eileen Aigas, Cavenham, Bediight, Tyro, Morgante, and Asterie went six furlongs. Sadler's Hazlebun and Dynamo galloped a mile. Waugh's, sen., Survivor, Sligo, Lady Ernie, Phoebus Apollo, Nenuphar, aDd St. Fort ha-d a similar gallop. C. Waagh's False Step, Rococo, and Philopena galloped a mile and a quarter. C. Wood's Fructidor, Mauch- line. and Sejanus covered a mile. Left for Lewes—Bobbie, L-oreto, The Rousse, 11 Sheriffs Officer. Selections for To-Morrow. I (BY OUR NKWMAliKKT roBIvKSrONTT^T.) I Rothschild Plate—LORETO. Ashcombe Handicap-MAISIE. j Lewes Isurserv—SINGPI. TRIALS TO-DAY. Waugh's. sen., HANDMAID beat Gentleman ol France, Sherwuo.¿; Therese II., Waugh's Tyneaii, Turnkey, and Sherwood's Silence fillv at five fur- longs. Half a length; same. « Hayboe's ROSE SHOOT beat Mumford's Kilometre, Hayhoe's Virga, Sangls more, and Mabroak over the Rous Course. Half a length; a length.

t ¡ J I TO-DAY'S COURSING. I Sleaford Meeting. I SLEAFORD, THU £ =rDAY. J Although the early hours of the morning were anything but promising the weather took a more favourable turn at the time of meeting, and with the sun making a welcome appearance sport commenced under the best conditions. In the Bristol Stakes Special Scot beat Faika after a long give-and-take trial, the winner running with plenty of dash, whilst the Irish dog Aberley showed good form against Pontington Pet. Results BRISTOL STAKES. FIRST ROUND.—Special Scot beat Falkn, Wail beat Make the Pifce, Bremhall beat Water Nymph, Half Blood beat Perfect Killer, Aberley beat Ponting- ton Pet, Wilhrunstown boat Greenlip, Trent Water beat Pears Soap 11., Clatter Cannister beat Imugh- borough Turpin, Blr.-ck Fury beat Weeping Cross, Highwayman beat Pollv Dot. SLEAFORD STAKES. FIRST ROUND.—Twirl II, beat Mischievous Body, Crown Princess beat Hilda V., Heather Bee beat Leading Hornbeam beat High Papoose, Blue Politics beat Lady Boyne (1) Castle May beat Bonnie Brestkuot, Ivlarpassa beat Bayleaf II., Midville :t"an Y. beat Formosa, American Belle a bye. OLD SLEAFORD STAKES. FIRST ROUND.— Plonghboy II. beat Let Go, Hawthorne VI. beat Proceed, Backler beat All's Well. Midvilic Music beat Peter VI., Paris King beat Ilandlord. Point-man beat Simon IV., Toledo bent Lots of Fun, Pretty Star beat "Mallaby, Hawfinch II. beat AJgero Prince, Tickle Toby beat Plucky Worker,

8 FOR TING ITEMS. i I Mr G. S. Davies rode five out of the six winners at Cardiff yesterday, a.nc1 did net hivt a mount in the other event. Red Heart, the property of Mr F. F. M'Cabs. will be sold at Lieopardstown next Saturday with his engagements. The acting stewards at Cardiff yesterday were Captaiu Morgan Lindsay ana Messrs R. T. Bassett and W. H. P. Jenkins. | Prince Arthur, who won the Buperra Steeple chase at Cardiff yesterday, is engaged in the St. Fagan's Steepiecha?e to-day, but his weight (list 1 81b) is unaltered. i Nat Gouid's task in the La,dies' Plate at Car- diff yesterday was easy. Mr A. "W. Wood steered the horse to victory, thus following np his two victories of the previous day at Birmingham, and as cricketers would put it, completing the hat trick. Indeed. Mr Wood had gone one better. as having ridden two winners at Worcester yes- terday was his fifth successive win. There will be racing next week at Lincoln on two daysand at Liverpool on four days, and large fields may be expected at both places, but backers will do well to exercise extreme prndence in their transactions, as for many reasons it is probable that disastrous surprises will be more thai; usually frequent during the remainder of the season. J. T Sloan, the Aniericnn jockey, did not after all entertain his brother jockeys to a farewell dinner. The statement have been ths in- vention of an impoennious paragraphist. Though the acceptance for the Liverpool Cap is a poor one, 35 of the 58 handicapped having paid forfeit, the 23 left in will find ba.ckers plenty to do to discover the winner. Not much money has been wasted in what betting has already taken place on the race, for most of the fancied one. have stood their ground. Not for the first time this season Fairy Queen proved herself a good, game, staying mare when she won the Glamorgan Steeplechase at Cardiff yetterdav. Hedgehog was nearly as well backed, and made a good* show, but could never live with the mare at the finish. Teiegiam jumped the last three-quarters of a mile riderless, and finished in front of the winner. We mav again hea, cf T'a.iry Queen as having ar crtsiue cbanr-. for the Grand National.

THE KAISER'S TOUR. JBR'CS.M.KM, Tuesday.—After having talren for- mal possession of the Dorxnliton de la Sainte Yierge the Emperor, accompanied by the Em- press, yesterday afternoon visited the tomb of David; and subsequently the CoDnaculum and Armenian Patriarchate. In the evening their Majesties gave a banquet in honour of the Turk- ish authorities, and later on a iarge number of Germans now here held a friendly gathering. Early this morning the Emperor and Empress rode to the Ivlount cf Olives, Gethsemane. and Bethany. In the afternoon a visit was paid to the Syrian Orphanage. The health of their Majesties and of the mem- bers of their suite is excellent.—Ttzuter. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE .'ASSASSIN BOASTED OF. JERUSALEM. Tuesday.—In passing through the Colony of the Templars the Emperor expressed his thanks lor the reception accorded to him by the settlers, who, he said, had'secured respect and a good reputation for the German name and had refertilised barren fields. His Majesty announced that in his telegram to the King of Wnrtemberg he had mentioned tha he had found so many fel low countrymen in good health at Haifa, jaffa, and Jerusalem, and had requested his Majesty to convey his greetings to the Queer. The Emperor continued For you who live here it is easier than for others to find ever fresh incentives for doing good. I hope that in the future as in the past friendly relations with Turkey, and especi- allv the friendship existing between the Sultan and myself will facilitate your task. Whenever one of"yc>u need my protection I shall be there. Let him apply to me no matter to what faith be I may beloug. Happily the German Empire is in a position to afford its subjects abroad effectual protection

COURT CIRCULAR. I BAXMOKALJ "W' ednssdfc-y. J The Quean went ont yesterday morning with ] Princess Henry of Battenberg. In the afternoon, her M ajesty drove attended j by the Hon. Mrs Mallet and the Hon. Aline Maiendie. LcJrd Kitchener and Mr Balfour had the honour of dining with the Queen. Lady Southampton and Sir Francis Lairing have left Balmoral, and the Conntess of Antrim, Miss Bulteel, and Deputy-Inspector General Harry C. Woods, R.N., have arrived at the Castle. Lord Kitchener of Khartoum has left Ba 'Vr.i.i. )

I I SC)H 'OLASI-IC AFFOlt-i'T.AENT, I 7 rW m Ernest Davies, Inter. B.A. (Lond.), I p:, of "r Thomas Davies, headmaster of I i;.i- ave i'oys' School. Treherbert. late assis- i a xnas r at Ystr^d Higher Grade and Or- I gaiu.^cu r.cience School, has been appointed assistant master at Blaenau Festiniog County School.

j The Cleveland Bay 2».-i5r Society OD Wednes- J Idav unanimon,Iv decided that no foreign bred animal should be eligible for entry in tbe society s stud book. [

THE BARNETBY DISASTER. The adjourned inquest on the victims of th* Barnetby Railway disaster, who died at Grimsby Hospital, was held at Grimsby on "W ednesday. The jury found death was due to injuries received owing to the train which they were travelling acci. dentally colliding with a derailed waggon, forming part of a timber-laden goods train. The timber projected, and fouled the main line as the ex- press was passing. The jury commended tha promptitude of signalman Kidney, driver Hnlscr and fireman Osborne, and the Coroner eadocwd it.

I THE DRUCE CASE. The Appeal Court on Wednesday decliBttJt* interfere v, ith the order made for the exhumation at High gate Cemeter y of the body of Thomas Charles Druce, whose daugrhter-in -law claims that Drace was an assumed name, and thfct he wae la reality heir to the dukedom.

GEORGE NAUELESS is the title of Hit8 Braddon's latest otory, which is a romance of life to liigb places, has been "secured for publication in the Card if Tune* and so&th Weekly New.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, A DEATHS BIRTH. LAWRENCE.—On November 3rd, at 29, Cwrt-y-VU- road, Penarth, the wife of Andrew Lawrence, of 9 son. 867 DEATHS. VIM_OLIBE.—November 2nd, at 22, Lewis-street, CIm- ton, Vinicombe, late of Broadway. Funeral at 1 en Saturday. Friends please accept this only intima- tion. 880 YOCNG.—October 31st, at 29, Edward-street, Thomas, beloved husband of Mary Toune, aged 52. Foaeial Saturday, at 3 o'clock. 883 IN MEMORIAM. OHTLDS — In levins and never forgotten memory ot our dear mother, who died Nov. 3rd, 1897, aiter a long and painful illness. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. 834

tf ac Cate far Classiiiratun. VVTANTEU, Ijessons on American Organ special at- V tentiou and moderate terms.- L 926, Echo Office, CardiSE. 926n bale, Corner House, jlacicintosti-piaee five bed- ..L rooms, large stable and loft; all modern ooa- ve", veniences.—Jsnkins, Builder, Liochaber-st., Roath. Wft O HOP to Let, 170, Carlisle-street.—Appiy 181, Pearl- street. 928n PA-E'1'N.Ei.anted in Ray and Corn Business; good, P sound goine concern: active or sleeping; capital about £ 300.—Write K S25, Echo Office. Cardiff. 925a ( i ENiJriAl. Servant, must w&sb and iron Welsh pre- VT ferrefi £ 12.—Apply 20, The "Walk, Cardiff. 922n jStKAMBl.LiA.TOK-ilailcart, combined, -ëOst£4; will JL sell for 30s.—J 921, Echo Office. Cardiff. 921n SALE. Tip Cart inew), cheap.—Oakefield.Komilly-roafi, Cardiff. 924n "f" OSX on Monday between .tti erside Station acd St. idary-street, a Gentleman s Crayon Photograph. Anyone giving information of tiie same to the Cardiff Pnfice Station will be reward^ 920n rpO Let, a large Corner Shop and House good poat- X tion Cowbridse-road: cellar, back and side en- trances suit any trade, especially draper, grocer; no objection to grocer's or wholesale lice!lce.-Tapson. 17, C'hurch-street, Cardiff. 916n (~i IKL (respectable) wanted, to clean jewellery and JT piate and make herself generally useful.—7, St. Mury-street. 914n f rvo an Immediate Buyer, the Equity ot live Shops in X Carlisle-street, showing income of Aw ,can be F..ibt for £ 250.—Apply .1 913. Echo, Cardiff. 913D RESPECTABLE Boy wanted.—The Incandescent Fittings Co., Limited. 16, Wood-street, Cardiff. 915n n 1 Eeward.—Lost, a small Yorkshire Terrier answers oW name Charlie.—Appiy Ivor Yacheli, Park House, Cardiff. 919n ANTED immediately, Boy for surgery and house- "r 't work, ao..13_a.4::=A! 23, Charles-st. 912n II'ANTED, a respectable Girl, age 16, lor housework T ana assist m bar when required.—Apply Neville^ Hotel, Clare-road. Cardiff. 911n ENERAL Servant warned must have good refer- ence.—Apply after 6 p.m., 36, Plastur1oD-gardens.912n T> EXPECTABLE Gin wanted at once: no washing; _i\ 14s month.—\Yarrener, 93. G-eorge-st., Cathays.898n ,4 t -roomed Cottage suit 5 oung coupie; reference.- A Appiy 121. Wooaville-roar, G- f hays. 894n rjpo Let, No. 29, Llanbieduian-gardens, Cathayg; X healthiest part of Cardifi.-Apply No. 31. 900n CVdlvrFOETABLE Lodgings for respectable young man; J terms very moderate; n'.) children.—32, Clare-rd. n r*^0'Let, Park Villa Donald-street, 4 bedrooms, hot and X cold bath rent, lis per week.—Apply 16, North Luton-rtiace, Cardifi. 836n VITANTED, a good General-Servant, about 2C-App T T 2C. King's-road, Canton. 89511 "\7"OT"Na Girl wanted as Apprentice to Commercial X Stationery.—Write T. 893, Ec.' o Office, Cardiff 893n I nCHITF:("r> A c-s;âm reo ujred- immediately—Apply JUl. with specimen .drawings, Edgar Down, AJtJLuA* 461, Queen-street. 6arlift. 897n I> Ol wanted to Deliver Paper.—Apply Reed, Post > Office, Mackintosh-place. Cardifi. 89? "JulELL Stall wanted, Barmaids, Waitresses, Ohsr n, ?. JC maids, Cooks, Boots, Marker.—Davies's Registry, Cardif'; Arcade Chambers. l'ewpart. 890n MANAGERESS Cafe, 14s week B?.rmaid-Bookkeeper, Commercial Waitresses.Barmaid (vaults), Kitchen- maid, Housemaid ( £ 16,, V'nder-Barman.—Davies's, 45, Charles-street, Cardi tI: Arcade, Newport. SSln \\J ANTED, experienced Nurse-Housemaid at onoe: II go-id referer.e.—S. Oakijpld-street, Roath. 889n mo Let, House, '.?, Severn-road, Canton: rent, 7s 6d X per week.— Apply next door (?9) for key. 885n A DOPTION,—Lady will adopt Child, birth or other- ..l: wise, as companion to oniy child; superior home, highest- references: premium.—Address first instance Sirs Waif ord, Hatfield, Poole-road. Bournemouth. 881n A GENTS wanted to solicit orders for Printing.—Bax- A. ter aud Co., 3.09, Mukwoou-road, London, S.E. .E3tablish cd 1363. 882n 4 KCHITECT'S Pupil.—A Vacancy has occurred in the jti. office of Mr E. H. Brutou, ir .li.l.B.A., Architect, Sur- veyor, ana Valuer, at No. 15, Queen-street, Cardiff. 88*n TRAVELLER wanted for Wholesale Grocery an<i Provision Trade in Cardiff end district; thorough k."wlellg-" of the rra^ie full particulars required G 8ö8. Echo, Cardif/. M8n LADY'S ISct. Gold Ring, never worn, only 28s.—Cha& Batu. Mill Farm. Shrewley, Warwick. 676n smart Junior for cash trade, VX \7e'i up at soliciting.—Harris, Abercynon. 7" OGOT Trade.—Wanted, sober young Han on Repairs: X> live in .— Apply 17. iiiny-st., Biaenavon, Won. 8?5n 1-Lf.J\DO\'tjín:Foum1, on railway crossing, Puroe J. containing money. Owner way have same by giving description.—D. Davits, Nantyrhojfaen, Lian- tiovery. 878n BUTCHER'S Shop, Hunter-street, Docks every con- venience. Also fine Warehouse.—Apply Williams and Koare, Builders. 6A. I)alcros'1-street. CKrdiff. 8?9n raiid Girl wanted also Apprentice tp Tailoring, -31, Cornwall-road. S03n A General wanted, about 16 or 17 good reference.- A 10. Hyd2r-S1ireet, Canton. Ce.rdlff. 904n f|T WO or three unfurnished Rooms: newly papered; X oven grate, oath.—217. Mocrland-road. 905n OOi) General wanted ior small family.—Mrs Cryer, ,T:{ffi:;li;: :Jia:}. 906n V»T ANTED.respectable Gill as General; sleep hota >T — Apply 1"4, Richmond-road. 868n X/IEATMER Bed: no rubbish good farm- J: house feathers, 501b.. 25r.—1. Ca»tle-rd., Roath. 869n and 27, Arthur-street, 20, Uradlty-street, 7s; 180, fit Broadway. Sv Gd 8, Spring Garden-court (off Queen- street), 6s sh.—Apply, with references, to Mr John Jenkins. 10, Westgate-street. 874n A good General wanted: small family.—Mrs Davies, A 40, Claude-road, Cardiff. 872n (COMFORTABLE Apartments or Lodgings tor geatle J man nse oi piano.—Appiy 30, Clare-street. 87In 'VtTANTE O immediately, small Furnished Sitting-room V? and Bedroom, Canton or Riverside.—T 870, Echo, 870n /^OMi'ORj.ABLE Furnished Apaxtments: all modern J conveniences; with or without attendance.—SI, Mackintosh-place. -P-,U_- 865n A conveni-nt House to Let at 46, Bertram-street.— Enquire 66, Siacey-road. n PIIL-KL Iror. Staireae. 13ft. high, for sale, cheap.—E 866, Echo Office, Cardiff. 866n .t*"5u.000to Lend by the Provincial Union Bank in sums dw of £ 10 to £ 500. on Note of Hand alone, ar on any other security, at a few houn. notice to all classes in any part of the country; repayable by easy instalments; with aud without sureties; no delay. This old-estab- lished Bank èoes the largest business in the kingdonl- Write or call upon t'le Kanager, Mr Stanley Dowding, L Clueen-L^uarc, Bristol: or Messrs Wilkinson and Co., i, \Vork-.nc-streot. Caret'ft. 38S 31Sr: \\THY BrfsHOET OI MONEY wneiT 1 am prepared ? to advance from £ 15 to £ 1,000 to responsible persons of all classes on their Note of Hand? Interest very low. Distance no object. No inquiry fees or charges whatever, and tbe strictest privacy observed ia ?very transaction —Apply to W. X. Smale, 18, Sunning- fiale. Clifton. Bristol. 330e SH OP.T NOTICE OF SAT7K! T| fl~R H. J. GOODALL will SELL by j5.C.. AUCTION at his Sale-rooms. 25, Castle-street, Cardie, on FRIDAY. November 4th, 1898, a large quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including mahogany chest of drawers, suites in saddlebags and leather, overmantels, centre tables, brass and iron bedstead- also Singer sewing machine, lady's bicycle, etc. Sale at 2 o'clock. Also on Saturday evening at 7. 923 TAilDIf F" UNITED "TEIvIPEKANGF J MISSION. SIXTEEN DAYS' CAMPAIGN. OPENING MEETING, CORY HALL, SATURDAY NEXT, 7.30 P.M. Speaker, MR W. WHITTLE. 414e Chairman, Mr John Cory, T.P., D.L. Admission Free. RICHMOND "BOAD CONGREGA^ TIONAL CHURCH. OPENING OF NEW THREE-MANUAL ORGAN (Builders, Harrison and Harrison, Durham),at 7.30 p.W., EKlDAY, November 189. by Mr AKTHUR HARRISON, Durham Collection in aid of Organ Fund. 886 SHOi^ NOTICE? 24, CASTLE ARCADE. MR F. WALL will SELL by AUCTION J.. on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, November 4th aud 5th, trJe STOCK OF A FANCY DEALER, including musics,1 instruments, pipes in cases, sticks, &c. Sale at 6.30 p.m. Officc—19, Dake-str-eet. 413e ^J-UNICIPAL ELECTION, 189& GRANGETOWN WAT.D. Lmn: AND GENTLF.MI-N,— I have to thank the 969 Electors wltt recorded their Votes in my favour on the 1st inst. giving me what I may justly term the overwhelming majoric. of 488. To the best of my ability I shr."l try to merit the confidence reposed in me. Yours faithfully, S. aLDON. Piiget-sttcet. C.liD", 3rd Nov.. 1898. 8'13 -O M IJKES-STREET, CARDIFF" WELL PRESERVED FUKNITIJRE, CARPETS* PICTURES, SHEFFIELD PIJATE, Etc., Removed from Llandafl by order of the Executors, and from the Parade. MESSRS WM. FOWLER and SON 1 will SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, November 10th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., at 59, Queen-street. Cardiff, the whole of the EXCELLENT FUHlTURE Including a handsome 6ft. cheval bedroom enlte 4ft. walnut ditto, 4ft. walnut robe, all brass Parisian'and French bedsteads, bed furniture and bedding, two pairs toilet taoies, inlaid rosewood cabinet, two iron frame pianos, two drawing-room suites, noble 6ft. walnut "iQ:'0arl1, 8ft dining liable and suite in leather. 6ft walnut bcokcast, Secretaire bookcase. oak pedestal writing tabl,, oil paintings and engravings, carpets, rugs, aquarium, card table, octagon tables, kitchen and o'aV"->r effects, etc. 412e

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MABON'S DAY. I Result of the Ballot. I VAST MAJORITY FOR RETAINING THE HOLIDAY. We publish below the result of the ballot which has been taken during the last few days by the miners of South Wales and Monmouthshire as to whether the old monthly holiday known as Mabon's Day shall be retained or not, and it will be seen that a vast majority of the workmen have declared themselves in favour of its reten- tion, there being a majority of 39,302 in its favour out of a total number of 64,370 votes recorded. The number of collierios which took part in the ballot was 112, but several abstained from doing so, some having passed resolutions that they would abide by the decision of the majority. It will be recollected that the miners and their leaders strongly opposed the proposal of he associated coalowners during the recent prolonged strike to abolish the holiday, and before the agreement was signed by the miners' representatives the employers were in- formed by them that, although they might affix their signatures to the agreement, they could not give any guarantee that the men would abolish the holiday. The men have now by an over- whelming majority shown that they desire its re- tention, and as tho next holiday would naturally fall on next Monday little time will elapse before they will be given an opportunity of showing whether they intend carrying out their decision' The employers are, it is hardly necessary to say, determined to abolish the holiday, and it is feared that further trouble may ensue. The result of the ballot at the various collieries is as follows Colliery. For. A.gst. North Navigation No. 9 105 22 New Tredegar No. 1 and 2 550 140 Cilely 26?, 79 Blaenrhondda and Fernhill 6L7 38 Llancaiach 57 9 Ffaldau 452 126 Penrhiwceiber 560 270 Celynen 700 231 Braichycymmer and Garw Fechan 182 5 Cardiff Navigation 49 10 Coegnant 552 94 No. 9 and Cwnibach Abernant. 75 24 Tydraw 79 28 Garn Goch, Gowerton 131 2 Deep 124 26 International, Blaengarw 510 85 Lower Varteg 128 23 Park Slip 194 33 Llynvi Valley 116 8 Pentre 557 164 Ynvshir House Coal 106 8 Llauercb 259 54 West Elliot 419 133 Trearnan 128 30 Morfa.PortTalbot. 117 59 Gelynog 11 4 Tynybeaw 378 98 Bodring.alH 438 124 Darranddn 64 5 Ynysfeio 422 67 Llwynypia Steam 1206 544 Cyfarthfa 1255 151 Llettyshenkin 406 45 Maindy 365 156 Abercynon 468 167 Bute Merthyr 50 58 Blaenant, Aberdare 191 72 6, 7, and 8, Tvlorstown 1148 263 Dowlais 2509 251 Abergorky 634 43 Fforchaman 198 255 Albion 851 243 Cymmer, Porth 821 170 Dare, Ocean 621 153 Werfa, Aberdare 471 51 Park, Ocean 712 135 Meiros 222 28 Rhymney 743 350 Cambrian 2521 193 Red Ash, Cwmtillery 47 27 -on Level, G.W.R 165 28 Aber, Ogrnore 93 34 Primrose, Waencoed, Pwllbach, and Wernddu 371 6 New Giyncorrwg Pits and Corrwg Rhondda Level 343 30 Pencoed, Llanelly 226 11 Court Herbert and Waunceirch 184 51 Main, Neath 336 57 Lies:, Garw 154 21 Wyndham, Ogmore 473 245 Tredegar Collieries 1865 311.1 Cefn Slip. 270 27 Western Pit, Ocean. 439 221 Darran Fawr, Garw 118 5 Maesteg, Merthvr 319 20 Mardy 774 310 Gilfach Goch District 204 26 Gwrc-y-Bcttws 332 9 Llanhileth 526 159 Deep Navigation, Treharris 806 410 Iiesolveii 240 458 Graig Pit, Gadlys 308 38 Gray, Abertillery 208 131 Prince of Wales, Abercarn 442 272 White Rose, New Derlwyn, and Clay Level. 76 11 No. 1 Pit, Ferndale 384 140 No. 2 Pit, ditto 452 119 No. 5 Pit, ditto 441 134 No. 4 Pit, ditto 326 77 Lady Windsor, Ynysybwl 532 137 Naval Collieries, Penygraig 1324 129 Coliena 49 21 Eastern, Ocean 349 125 South Cambria 101 16 Rudry, Merthvr 51 10 lilaenavon Collieries. 509 471 Penygraig House Coal Ill 56 Blaena, Lancaster's 1980 250 British Top Pits &3 20 Abernant, Sirhow 109 77 Llwynpia House Coal Colliery. 248 33 Merthyr Vale, Nos. 1 and 2 Pits.. 1168 449 Cwmtillery and Ross Heyworth 872 262 Great Western 1119 222 East Elliot 88 20 South Rhondda 209 16 Plymouth Collieries, Merthyr 1508 176 Ebbw Vale and Sirliowy Collieries 1937 554 Aberaman 687 200 Cwm 56 38 Tillery 341 204 Vivian 479 219 No. I Pit, Llvnbraddach S03 16 Coalbroolr Vale Collieries 439 20 Arael Crifdn 319 150 Darran 68 60 Coedyinoeth l 52 Ceia hrltndlr. 65 73 Tirpentwys 408 137 i Garw Pit, Ocean 274 57 Llanelly District Collieries. 650 68 Dyllas Aberdare 125 21 51836 12534 For. 51836 Against. 12534 Majority for 39302 Total votes, 64,370. Signed— D. Beynon, A. Onion3, and Thomas RLchntds, Secretary. November 3rd, 1898. Resolutions by collieries who did not ballot :— Maritime Colliery— That the workmen at this colliery agree to abide by the decision of the majority." Cwmbran Colliery— Resolution in favour of giving up Mabon's Day. Nixon's Nr.,vigation- Resolution passed refusing to take part in the ballot. Fafod Collicry- Resolution in favour of giving up Mabon's Day, Morlais Colliery— Resolution iu favour of retaining Mabon's Day. .¡.

CARDIFF UNITED TEMPERANCE MISSION. I Special 16 Days' Campaign. An advertisement in another column announces that the opening meeting of a, united mission, organised by a joint committee composed of the executives of the various temperance organisa- tions in Cardiff, will b0 held in the Cory Hall on Saturday next. The special missionr for the: first week is Mr Wm. Whittle, formerly of Stock- ton-on-Tees, and who is well known amongst many of the working-class communities of the country. He is a powerful platform speaker, and has during tho last few years been induced to devote himself entirely to special work con- nected with the Temperance cause in the North of England. Mr John Cory has kindly con- sented to preside at the opening meeting, and the Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir will also be present at this and subsequent meetings. During the last last nine days of the mission the missioners will be Mr George Blajiklock, barristcr-at-law, of Lon- don the Rev. J. R. Buckley, the vicar of Llan- dall Mr Fred Atkin, of the British Temperance League and Miss Florence Balgarne, of Lon- don. The week-night meetings will commence at 7.30, and there will be meetings on Sundays at 3 0 clock and 8.15. It is also expected that mid- day meeting will be organised to take place at some of the large works in the neighbourhood.

I LLANDAFF DISTRICT COUNCIL At a meeting of the Llandaff and Dinas Powis District Council on Wednesday Mr Robert Forrest, J.P., presiding, Dr. Prichard (medical officer) reported that whooping cough had broken out in epidemic form in the Parish of St. Andrew's. A notice by the Chairman to consider the remuneration of the clerk (Mr M. Warren) was discussed, and it was unanimously resolved to increase his salary from X320 to JMOO.

f Ninety-Eight." I CENTENARY CELEBRATION AT CARDIFF I Address by the Hon. E. Blake, M.P. I The Hon. Edward Blake, ex-Prime Minister of Canada. and now the Nationalist member for Longford, addressed a crowded meeting of his fellow-countrymen at the Philharmonic Hall, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening, his visit being the occasion of the local celebration of one of the most memorable incidents in the annals of Ireland-the Rebellion of 1798. Mr Blake, who is the guest of Alderman P. W. Carey, J.P., ex- mayor, was supported by every Irishmen of note in the district. In the course of a character- istically practical and humorous address, The Rev. Father Hayde, who presided, said he had agreed to occupy that position because the meeting was a patriotic and not a political one, such as every loyal Irishman who loved his coun- try ought to attend. As a priest he was sorry his name was not Murphy, but if he had been among- the men whose blood was spilled for Ireland in '98 he might have been able to have aided someone of that name. (Laughter and applause.) Like himself Mr Blake was born outside his own country, but in spite of that they liked it all the more. .u. THE HON. E. BLAKE, M.P. I Mr Blake, who received a warm welcome, pre- faced his address by contesting the absolute and relative position of Ireland of to-day with that in 1798: and said that from possessing one-third of the population of the British Isles Ireland now had but one-ninth, and her taxation was about the only thing that had increased. It was the memory of those who attempted to redress the grievances of Ireland in 1798 that they were honouring that night, and he proposed to do so not for declama- tion, but by submitting to them that the highest compliment they could pay to these heroes and martyrs was to follow the lessons of their lives. Irelands powers of resistance to oppression used to effect a hundred years ago were primitive against the arms of precision now in use, and one of her best weapons to-day would he the effective use of the vote. These celebrations had been made all over the country, and though it was doubtless galling to those in authority they were on the whole treated with indifference. This attitude was because the cele- brations were, considered to be ineffective. What he wanted to do was to make them result to practical advantage, and one way was by showing spirit unquenched, determination unmoved like that shown by the men of 'S3, and by finding out and applying the fundamental principles which animated them. They owed a duty to the men whose first great principle waa union, a principle that was the end as well a; means, for now as then the foes of Ireland trusted in the disunion of the Irish people. Having shown that the great claims of the "United Ireland" party in 1798 were the commonplaces of to-day, he pointed out how regrettable it was that the voice of hchnd was rot united in the British Legislature, and demon- strated how more effective the Irish Par- liamentary party could be if there was absolute loyalty to even the weakest possible chairman than when there were several members actively working for a position for their own aggrandisement. There was no essential ground for difference as to Ireland's needs, and there was practically agreement as to the methods for securing them. Turning to the central and overwhelming question of Home Rule, what should be the policy of the united party ? To him there was but one answer. It was to let petty ambitions, jealousies, and rancours drop, and to follow the examples of the heroes of '98, and by influencing opinion in their favour by the I unity of their representatives, the solidity of their constituents, such as WAS done when they were brought near their hope by the late Government. (Applause.) Thre were differences in details as to that measure of Home Rule, but the compromise was accepted by Irish people the world over as a reconciliation. Millions adopted that high policy as based on t justice and the best interests of all. However the fortunes were adverse, the present outlook was uncertain, but he for one would not forget fidelity. (Hear, hear.) Details of the policy could be left to experience, and he thought they would be fools to depart from this position with reference to Home Rule unless they were forced they should continue prepared to fulfil settlement with any British party. (Hear, hear.) Personally he didn't pretend to satisfaction with the attitude of many Home Rulers or to confidence in the outlook. Nor could he accept suggestions made in several high quarters that the Local Govern- ment Act had materially changed the situation as to Home Rule. No British supporter ever thought it would meet the demand of Ireland no Unionist pretended it would and no Nationalist agreed to it. (Hear, hear.) Neither did he agree with another suggestion that it was now for Irish Nationalists to formulate a proposal of Home Rule. No, they abided by the settlement as he had indicated. He put this not as a bar- gain or alliance. Both sides were independent, but let the policy for Home Rule be adhered to by those who had formulated the proposal. If they thought chauge needed they should say so like men, and any fresh proposals could be dis- cussed if they were consistent with professions and justified by reasons. It was for the Irish party to consider what was advanced in this matter, and he for one would not treat them as the Government treated France over Fashoda by refasing to listen, knowing as he did the essentials of the Irish view. Meanwhile the way to success was in closing up their ranks. They should he ready with their ballots, pre- pared to act as one great united party for Ireland, electing the friends and defeating the foes of Homo Rule in whatever camp they were found, whether Liberal or Tory let them aim at balancing British parties so as to have more force, and let them use that force for their country's cause. (Applause.) So acting, on what basis could they have perfect union among themselves ? There must be no recriminations, no prescription, but candid recognition of past services. The question of leaders was important, yet a present relatively unimportant. Union was the principle of the United Ireland party in 1798--that was the watchword of to-day. Without union this phase of the Irish movement would end as ineffectively as others; with it, the phase would survive and develop till it ended in victory, and God speed that day. (Applause). Votes of thanks were passed to the speaker and chairman, among others taking port in voicing the sentiments of the audience being t)r. Mullin, Alderman Carey, Dr. Donovan, Dr. Baist, and Councillor Frank Fox. -+_

A LITERARY TR ASURE AT I SWANSEA. At the meeting of the Swansea Free Library Committee on Tuesday evening, the Book Pur- chasing Committee reported a correspondence with the printing and binding department of the British Museum, respecting a copy of the first edition of the combined Welsh Bible and Prayer Baol. recently presented. The committee had written to Dr. Gowan, director of the department, who replied that the cost of repairing the book would be X33, as every leaf would require to be sized three or four times, each leaf taking about one hour for the operation. The book was well worth the expenditure of the money. He mentioned that an old Welsh Bible—without the Prayer Book—had been rricec1 at £ 60.—The Chairman (Mr Chapman) added that some mem- bers of the Book Purchasing Committee had raised the objection tha,t the volume could be sold for four tim-is what it cost to repair—Major Lewis thought a public subscription could easily be raised therefore he moved that it was advisable to have the book repaired.—-Mr Jones: If you want to sell it give me the lowest price, because I wart a book to give to the Aberystwyth College or University.—Mr G. Davies seconded the reso- lution, which was carried. ->a.

7== I FIRE AT MERTHVR VALE. I Decision of the Council. On Wednesday afternoon, a.t the meeting of the Merthyr Urban District Council, Mr V. A. Wills, J.P., chairman, a report upon the outbreak of fire at the Navigation Hotel, Merthyr Vale, was received from Superintendent Thorney, who asked for the provision of another standpipe and additional lengths of hose, some of the hose used that morning having burst. Mr Arthur Daniel, Troedyrhiw, moved that all inspection should be made of the lire ap pliances throughout the district.. Mr D. W. Jones said two years ago a committee did inspect I the fire appliances. The police, ho feared, did not take the same interest in the matter as was the case when Captain Lindsay was there.— Alderman David Davies scconded the lllotion, which was carried unanimously.

CARDIFF UNtVERStTY COLLEGE. A meeting of the College Council was held at the College on Wednesday, Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., presiding. There were also present Principal Viriamu Jones, the Revs. Canon Thompson, J. Morgan Jones, Principal Edwards, and A. Tilly, Mr Alderman Sanders, Dr. Sheen, Mr H. M. Thompson, Mr Evan Owen, Mr A. G. Legard, and Professor Mackenzie. A resolution of thanks was passed to the bead- masters and headmistresses of the Elementary schools of Cardiff in. which the students of the normal department conduct their practising lessons. Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., one of the vice- presidents of the College, was appointed the representative of the Council in place of the late Rev. J. D. Watkrs, LA., on the Court of the University of Wales. The Samuel Brothers (of Cardiff) Scholarship was awarded for this year to Mr W. S. Hughes. Mr Joseph Isaac Cann, B.A., of Cardiff, p, former student of the College, wa,s appointed assistant lecturer in the mon's normal depart- ment for the current session. A College Exhibition was granted to Mr Wm. Griffiths, of Duuvant, a, third yea.r normal student. It was resolved to pro, ide increased accom- modation for the physical department. On the resignation of Mrs Legard, ITrs Little was appointed one of the representatives of the Council on the Council of Aberdare Hall. .) It was resolved to forward the congratulations of the College to Mr Ivor B. John, B.A., a former student of the College, to whom was awarded the first Fellowship of the University of Wales,

1 Activity at Hong Kong. I SHIPS COALING. I Siege Guns Mounted. HONG KONG, Thursday .-Ext r-&ordinarv activity has prevailed in naval and military circles here during the last few days, bat no authentic infor- mation is obtainable regarding its object, The British cruiser Powerful yesterday took in 2.050 tons of coal, and all H.M. ships are taking stores and ammunition on board. They are reported to have been ordered to be ready for sea imme- diately. H.M. cruiser Bonaventure, which has been recalled from Manila, and arrived here last night, is now coaling in all haste. It is stated that the gunboats have been ordered to rendez- vous here. The naval yard and ordnance Depart- ment are both very active. The latter is mounting siege guns.-Reuter.

DISASTER OFF PORTHCAWL. I A Steamer Flying Signals of Distress; I Our Porthcawl correspondent, telegraphing this morning, says:—A steamboat, having three masts and a black funnel, is in distress off Porthcawl. Two tugboats from Porthcawl have gone to its assistance. A later message from our correspondent says —The steamer is being towed in here. She has no one on board the crew are missing, and what has become of them is a mystery here, as the steamer's boat is towing behind her. The Thames (Porthcawl) is towing the disabled and abandoned steamer to Porthcawl. The Steamer Abandoned. I A later telegram says :-The Havelock, of Anvers, coal laden, is now in Porthcawl outer basin, having been salved by the Great Western Railway Company's tugboat and Porthcawl pilots. The ship appears to have been in a col- lision, as there is some damage done to her port quarter. There was no one aboard. The port lifeboat is not aboard. The men have evidently got away in their own boat. A cat was seen about the deck.

I FOOTBALL BARRY ATHLETIC 2ND v. PENAETH WEDNESPAY.— A match between these teams was played at the Bnttrills Field on Wednesday aiteraoon, the visitors winning by 2 goals to 1 goal.. Surrey v. Midland Counties.—This county cham- pionship match was played to-day at Richmond in wet weather. At the outset play was even, but even- tually Surrey attacked, and after some cc;\t passing W allis scored. Afterwards both sides in turn pressed, play beirg thoroughly interesting. Surrey were better in the loose and hn.d most of the play. At half- time Surrey led by 1 try to nil. Erly in the second half Murell crossed the Midland line, but was forced into touch in goal. Play was fast, each goal line in turn being closely approached. Once the b^l went dead behind the Midlands' line. In the iaier stages Surrey had much the best of the game, and iu the last few minutes Carlton added another try. Result— Surrey, 2 tries: Midlands nil. Cambridge University v. Guy s Hospital.—At Cam- bridge. Result—University, 1 goal 2 tries to nil. Oxford University v. Oxfordshire.—At Oxford. Re- sult—University, 4 goals Oxfordshire, 3 goals. Watford v. Luton.—Replayed English Cup tie at Watford. Result-Laton. 1 goal to nil. TREALAW STARS vacant dates Nov 5th away, 12th home, Dec. 3rd home, Jan. 14th and 21sL away, Feb. 4th aDd 11th hoine, lstii March awav.—Y,"m. Lawson, 17, EUman's-row, Trealaw. 355 CWMBRAN P.C. have Nov. 19th aud Feb. 25t vacant.—Apply Jones, Sec. 850

At Leicester 011 Wec!n«sda-y six men were each | feovvneed to months' imprisonment for living wholly or in part on the earnings of piosti- tution.

Gossip and Incidents, I ( [SPECIAL TELIGHAM TO THE ECHO."} J NORTHAMPTON, Ihursday.—.tine and bright, I to-day's experience at Northampton was in pleasant contrast to yesterday, and the sunshine naturally induced a much better attendance, the local folk especially turning out in much larger numbers. There was also a noticeable im- provement in the ground, as the course quickly and readily drains and dries. There was no dirt flying this afternoon, and some of the brand new jackets escaped the bespattering which was so plentiful yr-sterday. Hermiston had the easiest of tasks in the Rothschild Plate, his only oppo- nents being Sangrado and Bull Fight, the last- named of whom might just as well have been in I is stable. Odds of 4 to 1 were laid on Hermis- ton, who looked very well if a bit lighter than re- cently. Sangrado was indulged with a lead to the turn into the straight, where Hermiston was sent up alongside and soon settled the matter.

Hunting Appointments. GLAMORGANSKIKE HOUNDS. Friday, Nov. 4, at 'Jottrell, at 10.45 a.m.. Monday, Nov. 7, at St. Mary Hiil,at 10.45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. at Foamon Village, at 10.45 a.m. PEMBROXES>1115E HOUNDS. Thursday, Nov.,3, at Sealyharn, at 11 a.m Monday, Kov. 7, at fit. Botolph's, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Williamston. at 31 a.m. Two SNIPS Sat a-,day. -Send Is c.iu*lek for wire. Kw- win. next free.—Minting, Borneo House, 73 j ———

Armstrong brought Arline ail the way down from Penrith, and she was backed with great I spirit. So were Golden Fleece gelding and The Fad. who had rectr:tly shown fair form behind Opoponax, and a Xorth country candidtae m Muskham appeared, but carried no money. Carlisle had run well yesterday—second to Gal- Carlisle had run well yesterday—second to Gal- btin-but his lame knees were nto improved by the exertion. 'lowards the close of the wagering there seemed to be any amount of money for Arline. and widespread was the disappointment when she was beaten in a canter by Golden Fleece gelding. Armstrong resolved to have something for his trouble, so he bought the winner for 230 guineas. Mr Sibary consiedred himself very lucky to have found a purchaser in a private deal who gave 100 euneas for Brecon. Some of the other runners were not worth a pony. The Nasebv Handicap yielded a splendid race David II.. who had dead-heated with General Peace at San down Park, was the largest order, despite his 5ib penalty, and Ayah. who had done well behind Marthus, was also well supported. H iliclom. an Irish horse who distinguished him- self at Chester this year. had a following, and old Highland, assuming he was none the worse for yesterday's exertions, held an undeniable chance. His name was shouted in running, but Forcett quickly extinguished him, and below the distance Sir Blundell Maple's colours seemed likely to figure on a winner. Forcett, however, was challenged by Grace Skelton and Avab, and in a very pretty finish Sir John Thursby's good I mare Grace Skelton won by a length. How good indeed she is may be gathered from the fact that ) she has now won nine out of 14 races. Cardiff Autumn Steeplechases. I ELY, THURSDAY. I Though the afternoon proved fine the heavy rains of Wednesday and during the night so affected the course at Ely that the second day's racing had to be considerably curtailed. The stewards found the steeplechase course almost covered with water, and it was decided to abandon the four steeplechase fixtures. A couple of matches were nlde and substituted. The lirst race, for which all the entries turned out, was put back half an hour to 1.30. De- tails :— 1.0—The ELY SELLING HANDICAP RUHDLE RACE tif 150; the winner to be sold for £ 50. Two miles. Lord Tredegar's Lord Percy, a 12st 31b .Mr Wood 1 Mr Lvsaght's Riekardstown, 4v list 31b Mr Gundry 2 Xtr J. T. Hornblow's Phil Follow, 5y list 7Jb A. Wilkins 5 Mr M. Widger's The Hun, a 12st 71b .W. Morgan 0 Mr F. L. Wilson's Wishard, 5y list 81b.K. Gordon 0 Air Burrough's Ladas Cristo, 4y list 61b.D. Davies 0 Mr W. Morgan's Fudge, 4y list 51b T. Mace 0 Mr R. T. Bussett's Barry, 3y lOst 81b .Spencer 0 Botting-5 to 2 agst Barry, 3 to 1 each aget Lord Percy and The Hi,u, 4to 1 agst Hic1u.ràstown, 5 to 1 each aerst Wishard. Phil Follow, and Ladas Cristo, and 6 to 1 nst Fudge. Won btwo lengt hs a neck between second and third. Barry slipped and fell on the flat on the far side the second time round the course. The winner was bought in for 70gs by Mr M. Widger, and Riekardstown was secured by Mr F. Lort Phillips for 46gs. 1.20-A PRIVATE SWEEPSTAKES of £25 each weight for age. Two miles. Mr Reid \V3.lker's SouvarofE, 5y Owner 1 MrBibby'sTerpiichoreII.,4y MrLort Phillips 2 Sir P. Walker's Missiona.ry, 5y Mr Crawahay 3 Betting—Evens Souvaroff, 5 to 4 agst Terpsichore n., and 5 to 1 agst Missionary. SouuaroC WOIl a good race by a length; a bad third 2.50—The MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of £ 40 weight for age, etc. Two miles. Mr Gilbsrt's Merry Monk, 3y list Mr Wood 3. Mr Adams's lnduna, 4y list- O'Brien 2 Mr W. Hoss's Angerton, 4y list 121b Croft 3 Kir W. Ingram's Pleiades, 5y 12st 31b Clack 0 Mr T. Stacey's Primarius, 4y list 121b Owner 0 Mr F. Bibby's Zodiac, 3v list Mr G. S. Davies 0 Betting—Evens lnduna, 2 to 1 agst Merry Monk, Betting—Evens lnduna, 2 to 1 agst Merry Monk, and 6 to 1 agst others. Won by eight lengths; three lengths separated second and third. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Terps.chore II., Loughran, Lamotou II, Lord Percy, Phil Follow, Riekardstown, Barry, Deer- stalker, Lady Lovelace, Zodiac, Pleiades." Other locally trained horses are expected to arrive this morning.

Important Announcement Expected. The Central Kews says the news of the partial taobilisation ot the coastguard has created intense interest in naval quarters, and it is expected to be followed by announcements of still greater importance in connection with the defence of the country. Supposed French Spy at Dover. I A foreigner who attempted to enter the turret at the Admiralty Pier, Dover, on Wednesday, Where the big gun is fixed, was promptly arrested by the sentries. He proves to be a Frenchman. Local Men Sent Off. I Five coastguardsmen left Fishguard on Wed- nesday for Plymouth in obedience to a telegram received that morning. The remaining officers have been warned to hold themselves in readiness for immediate departure. Une of our representatives made inquiry of the coastguard at Penarth. He was told that no special orders had been received at the station, but upon the general question of coastguard movements in the present crisis the utmost Becrecv was maintained. Latest Developments of the Situation. I PARIS, Thursday.—in an interview with a re- presentative of the Gaulois on the Fashoda ques- tion, Prince Henry of Orleans mentioned the organisation at Adin Abeba of a great expedition, the object we of which was perhaps Fashoda. He added This affair of the Upper Nile is the knot of the East African question, and if it is brought before a conference or diplomatic con- gress, the result will be to raise the whole Egyp- tian question." Prince Henry added that he hoped soon to join the expedition.—Ittuter. The Question of Evacuation. I PARIS, Thursday.—Commenting on the state- ment telegraphed from England that the French Government had given orders for the evacuation Of Fashoda, the Figaro says :—Evacuation sooner or later of Fashoda is now unfortunately beyond doubt. It should be observed, however, that al- though possessing so many means of communi- cating with the public, Lord Salisbury has thought fit to choose a member of the House of Commons to disclose the action of the French Government. If the denouement has already taken place, how can we explain the continuation of the feverish arguments which the British Government is carrying on?" The Eclair says :-Great Britain will prob- ably pay dearly for this triumph which Lord Salisbury to score off us. The journal hopes that Great Britain will not show itself too menac- ing, and will think twice before risking a war which might do the greatest injury to a maritime trade which amounts to zE20,000,000 annually. Forthcoming Interview with Lord Salisbury. The Matin to-day publishes the following para- graph :—Baron de Courcel left yesterday evening for London furnished with his last in- structions. He will have this week an interview with Lord Salisbury, and France's resolution will probably depend upon this interview. It is pro- bable that on Monday the Chamber will discuss the interpellation by Count de Mun on the Fashoda question.—Renter. Marine War Risks. NEW YORK, Thursday Morning.—There has been a material advance in marine war risks here Upon both British and French vessels. This is ascribed to the more threatening outlook as re- ga.rds these two nations. The probability of an early solution of the difficulty is not generally accepted here.—Central News. The American Navy. WASHINGTON, Thursday Morning.—Owing to ') the criticism of Admiral Sampson upon the be- haviour of the monitors in the recent war the Admiralty has decided to revoke the contracts that had been prepared for the construction of four single turret monitors for harbour defence. In the place thereof they will prepare new con- tracts for four seagoing ironclads of the first-class. News.