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BUSINESS ADDRESSES. jD IN BOTTLES, b.; BY POST, 1.. Id. m DAILY TESTIMONIAI.S OF THIS C-KEAT CURE ARE BEING RECEIVED FOR TICS FOLLOWING.— FOR TOOTHACHE, FOR HEADACHE, FOR NEURALGIA, INFLAMED GUMS. AND IT WILL CURE ALL KINDS OF t AIN; IN FACT, A REALLY GOQD PAIN KILLER. AGENTS:- Cardiff: Anthony and Co., Chemists, St. Mary- street. „ Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, M Queen-street. „ Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Duke-street. „ Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Cowbridge-road, Canton. II A. J. Bellamy, Chemist, 61, I'aget- itreet, Grangetown. m Messrs. Duck and Sons, Chemists, St. John's-square. „ E. Edwards. Chemist, 2, Mackintosh- 'plice, Albany-road. m F. Millward, Chemist, 60, Woodville- road. Cathays. M R- Mumford, 60, Castle-road, Roath. M Mumford, 17, Meteor-street, Splot- land. „ C. Clarke. Chemist, 2, Coburn- street, Cathays. „ Howell Phillips, Chemist, 253, Bute- street. n R. Prust, Chemist, 14, Broadway, Roath. » Jesse Williams and Co., Chemists, Queen-street. 99 D. Thomas. Chemist, Penarth-road. „ Anthony and Co., Chemists, St. Mary- street. Afceravon: Mr. Thomas Nicholas, Central Supply Stores, Water-street. Aberdare: Mr. Tndo* Williams, Dentist, Xedical Hall. Abergwynfi • Richards and Son, Grocers. Abertillery: Morgan Bros., Carmarthen Butter Stores. Barry Dock: Hicks and Co.. Chemists. Blaenavon: Messrs. D. Davics and Co., 100, Broad-street. Blain*: Thomas Jones, Liverpool Stores. Brecon: Mr. W. Tudor. Chemist. Brynmawr: Messrs. H. Connop and Son, Grocers. Carmarthen: C E. Davies, Chemist, 10, Sing- street. Cheltenham: Mr J. James, 5, Promenade. Clarbeston Road: Robert Reid, Grocer, New Shop. Cowbridge: Mr. J. G. Harold Bird. Ebbw Vale: Mr. David Hughes. Grocer. Victoria-street. Hereford: Messrs. Clarkson and Son. 9, High- tensce. Llantwit-Major: Mr. William Cummings. Danstephan Evan T. Davies. The Emporium. Mirtlivr: Messrs. G. M. and R. Gunson, 67, and 68. High-street. Morriston: Mr. L. Beran, M°diral Hall. Neath: Mr. C. Hutchins, Chemist. Newport: Messrs. T. Cordey and Co., High-st. Newport: Phillips and Son, Drug Stores, 92, Commercial-street. Penarth: Stranaghan and Stephen* (Limited). Pembroke Dock: F. J. Tallett, 14, Diamond- street. Pontypridd: Mr. Isaac Prothero, Grocer, &c. Pontypridd: W. H. Key, TIle People's Chemist. Porth: Messrs. Thomas and Evans, The People's Stores. Porthcawl: Mr. T. Langdon, Grocer, John- street. Swansea- Mesrs. Taylor and Co. (Limited), Wind-street. Tondu and Aberkenflg: Co-operative Society IT imited). Tredegar: Mr. C. J. Price. Marr-hpstf"* ^Jouse, Treherbert: M' Enoch Davie*. The Stores. T:oedvrhiw: W. Morgan and Co. Sole Manufacturer:- J>H1L PHILLlPS, 24, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. I THE "WEEKLY MAIL" SPECIAL CHRISTMAS NUMBER WILL BE PUBLISHED NEXT WEEK, Containing, in Addition to the Usual Features, Including All the News of the Week, THE FOLLOWING TALES:— "A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE," By ADELINE SERGEANT, Author of "No Saint," "Miss Rachel's Vow," "A Deadly Foe," "In the Wilderness," "The Failure of Sibyl Fletcher," &c. H A BROKEN OLIVFJ BRANCH," By HELEN F. HETHERINGTON, Author of "Paul Nugent, Materialist," "No Compromise," "Led On," "Beaten at the Post," &c. "LOVED AND LOST": A Christmas Story: and True. By JOSEPH HATTON, tuthor of "Under the Great Seal," "By Order of the Czar," "Clytie," &c., kc. CONUNDRUMS, PUZZLES, &c.;&c. LOOK OUT FOR THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL pRICE ONE pENNY. TO BE HAD OF ALL NEWSAGENTS. • 11 Order at Once to Avoid Disappoint- ment. WESTERN MAIL ENCYCLOPAEDIC J^ICTIONARY ^OLUME 0NE, CONTAINING FIRST EIGHT PARTS WELL BOUND IN CLOTH, With Title, Preface, Introduction. Description of Abbreviations, and Genealogical Table of th9 English Language. N 0 w READY. pRICE gS. 0D. AT ALL NEWSAGENTS' ANjJ BOOKSELLERS, OR DIRECT FROM THE "WESTERN MAIL" OFFICES, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, NEW. PORT, AND MERTHYR. .:L: POSTAGE SIXPENCE EXTRA. lV(ortimer'sl.iftc] Mixture far Croup. Wnoopln* eou.b, Couaba.. (;eI4I8 or all Ob81DS8t.8. Price, 1/1)6 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. BOOKS FOR THE MILLION. TO BE OBTAINED AT yyrESTEKy 1\1 A Hj Qi-t'icfi ST. MARY.-STREET, CARDIFF. PIUCE, Is.; POST FKEM*. 3 CLOTH BOUND, bOLD LKTTJSRBD PUBLISHED AT 2s. 6d. EACH. Actress's Daughter—M. A. Fleming. Ahce-Bulwer Lytton. Anna Lee—T. S. Arthur. At the Mercy of Tiberias. Advice to Young Men, &c.—W. Cobbett. Arabian Nights. Arthur, T. S.—Anna Lee. Alden, Mrs.—Interrupted. „ —New Graft on the Family Tree. Alcott, Miss—Little Women and Good Wivo*. Ainsworth—Miser's Daughter. Barnaby Hlldge-Dickem. Barriers Burned Away—E. P. Roe. Basket of Flowers and Lena Rivers—M. J. Holmes. Brides l-ate—Mrs. E. Southworth. Bunyan, J.—Pilgrim's Progress. Bronte, E.—Wuthenng Heights. Bennett, Mr?.—Jane Shore. Brome. C.—Jane Hyre. „ Shirley. „ Tenant of the Windfell HalL Carried by Storm—M. A. Fleming. Changed Brides—Mrs. Southworth. Cottage Girl—Mrs. Bennett. Cottle on lht" Cliíf-Mrs. C. Mason. Cobhett, W.—Advice to Younj Men. Cervantes—Don Quixote. Cummins—The Lamplighter. Cockton-Sylvester Sound. „ -Valentine Vox. David Copperfield-Dickena. Dombey and Son—Dickens. Don Quixote—Cervantes. Disowned—Lytton. De Foe-Hbbinson Crusoe. Daisy—E. \VethereIl. Dickens, C.—Barnaby Rudge. „ Copperfield. „ -Dombey and Son. „ —Margin Chuzzlewit, „ ■—Nicholas Niekleby. „ -01jver Twist. „ —Old Curiosity Shop. „ —Pickwick Papers. „ —^ ^tches "by Boz. „ —Cottage Girl. „ —Gipsy's Bride. Edith Lyle. I' Edna Browning. Ernest Maltravers-Lvtton. Eugene Aram—Lytton. Eve of St. Agnes—Mrs. C. Mason. Endiess Chain. Evans, A. J. — Vashti. Fair 1\0s¡.¡nw!ld- )1iller. From Jest to EarlIest-Roe. Farmer of Inglawood Forest-Et. Holrue. Forest Girl. Forest House. Fleming, M. A.—Actress's Daughter. „ —Carried by Storm. „ Queen of the Isle. Gentleman's Boftk of Manners. Gipsy's Bride—Mrs. Bennett. Gaskell.—Mrs. Mary Barton. Gretchen-Mrs. Holmes. Gideon Gi 1 c-i—The Roper. Handy Andy— Lov^r. Harry Lorreqller-Leyer. Heart Histories and Life Picture*. Her Shield. Heart of Midlothian—Scott. Holme, E.—Farmer of Inglewood Forest, Hohnes, M. J.—Banket of Flowers, &0- „ -GreL.hen. „ —Mildred. Inez-A..1. E. Wilson. Infelice—A. J. E. Wilson. Interrupted—Mrs. AlJen. r vanhog-Scott. Tngraliam—Prince c the House of David. „ —Throne IIf David. „ -Pillar of Fire. Jack's Cousin Kate—Si. C. Kenyon. Jacob Faithful—Mariyafc. Jane Eyre—C. Bronte, 'iiore—Mrs. Bennett, Jessamine. 8 Jew's Daughter. King's Own—Marryat. Kenyon, E. C. — Tack's Consin Fite. t!n)?ht of the Nineteenth Century—Roe. Ring's Daughter. s> <6 T,/idv Jane Grey. Little Frolic. I„,dv's Bojlt of Manners. J<«mplicrhter—Cummins. LiWle Women and Good Wives—Miss Alcott. Lrfst Days of Po.npeii—Lytton. Living a d Loving—V. Townsend. Lev^r—H irrv Lorrequer. Lover—Handy Andy. —Tforv O'More. Litton, BuWer—Alice. —Disown"d. —F-nest ^lalt-ravers. „ —Eugene t. ram. „ —Lai>^ Davs r>f Pompeii. — Paid Clifford. M —Pelham. „ —Rienzi. Mareies, The—E. J. M01'8o Mildred—Holmes. Macaria—A ,1. Wilson. ](Taria "Marten. Marian Grey. Marv B¡¡.1;;)n-f:askeJ1. Martin Chu/zlewit—Dickens. Melbourne House—E. Wetherell. Mi^r's n¡.u«!ht,e"-A inswort,h. M'ller, T.—T?ovston Gower. Maxwell—Prori^c >f Waterloo. More, E. J.—iThe Margies. Marry at—Jacob faithful. —Peter Simn'e. „ —"King's Own. —Poacher. The Mason, Mrs. C.—Cottage on the Cliff. „ —Eve of St. Agnes. Nao*:i—Webb. Nichobs Niekleby—Dickens. Nev. Graft on the Family Aree—Mrs. Alden. Oliver Twist,—Dioicsns. Opening a Chestnut Bun-—Roe. Olrl Curiosity Shop—Dickens. Pamela—Richardson. Pillar of Fire—Tngranam. Poacher, The—Marrvai. Prince of he House of David—Tngranam. P'okwick Papers—Dickens. Pa=«a"res from the Diary of a late Physician. pallia m—Lvtton. Pins. Needles, and Old Yarns. port;er—Scottish Chiefs. Pi!o-rim's Progress—Bunyan. Public Reciter. Peter Simple—Marryat. Oiecchv—Warner. Queen of the Isle— Fleming. Rierzi— Lytton. Kobinscn Crusoe. Rorv O'More—Lover. Richardson—Pamela. Rovston (1awer- -T. Miller. Rolling Rtono. Roe, E. P.—T\ni?ht of the Nineteenth Centviiy. u —"Rat-riprs "Rumed Away. —Ff'om Jest to Earnest. „ —Ten Thousand a Yea?. —Oneninp' a Chestnut Burr. „ —Without a Home. Shirley—C. Bronte. Sketches bv B07—Dickens. Stories of Waterioo—Maxwell. S*: Elmo—A. J. E. Wilson. Rundav Sunshine. Susan Hopety. Sylvester Sound— Cockton. =^.nttj«h Chiefs-Porter. Shadow on ths Home. Storv of Mnrv. Rtorv of Mildred. Scott, Sir W.—Tvanhoe. -He:1rt of Midlothian. Southworth, Mrs. E.—Bride's Fate. Stowe, Mrs. Beecher—TTncle Tom's Cabin. Tea Thousand a Year—Warren. Tenant of Windfell Hall—Bronte. Throne of David—Tn?rahani. Thackerav, W. M.—^Vanity Fair. Townsend, V.—T,ivirm and Lovin?. —While It Was Morninj. Undo Tmn's Cabin—Beecher Stowe. Vanitv Fair—Thackeray. Vashti—A. J. Evans. Valentine Voy—Co"Vton. While It Was Morning—V. F. Townsend. Without a Home—Roe. BUSINESS ADDBESSKS. BUSINESS ADDBESSKS. T ARTISTIC AND IN EXPEN T 81VE FURNITURE AT j II MODERATE PRICES. R A TRAPNELL & GANE, THE ART FURNISHERS AND A JJ CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. X BRUSSELS CAl'PETS. I^W BORDERS WOVEN ON. -L^l E9ft. x 9ft £ 2 2 0 9ft. x 10ft. 61 n 2 9 0 9ft, x 12ft 2 16 0 |J] 10ft. 6in. x lift. 3in 3 13 M AXMINSTER CARPETS. L L BORDERS WOVEN ON. 9ft. x 9ft. £ 3 18 0 T 9ft. x 10ft. 6in. 4 11 0 10ft, 6m x lift. 3m. 5 13 9 INDIAN CARPETS TURKEY CARPETS. » -A- LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM y BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. -^r- J^| Is. llid. per Square Yard. J^l Our 2s. 6Jd. Quality Unequalled. D INLAID TILE .D; LINOLEUM. I PATTERN" WARRANTED NOT 1 TO WEAR OFF. fi VT COCOA DOOR MATS WIRE MATS. » WINDOW BT.TNPS. CORNICE k POLES. -j £ 3^ N TRAPNKLL & GANE, Nl 38 AND 41, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. Tl Catalogues Free. Carriage Paid. J2J 55289-2 N READ THIS X rjlUDOR WILLIAMS' pAT E N T B A LS A U OF H O N E Y. I AN ARTICLE THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY FAMILY. A PREPARATION CONTAINING HONEY GATHERED ON THE MOUNTAINS OF WALES AN* ESSENCE OF THE PUREST AND MOST EFFICACIOUS HERBS. A REMEDY ALWAYS PLEASANT TO TAKE. "An Analytical Chemist" writes:—I consider Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey the Best Cough Cure on the Market: thoroughly up to date, and contains no poison. ABSOLUTELY PURE, THEREFORE BEST. Thousands of Children Die Annually from Bron- chitis, Whooping: Cough, and Croup. IT IS INVALUABLE FOR WEAK- CHESTED MEN, DELICATE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. It Cnres Coughs. Colds. Asthma, and Tight- ness of the Chest. Loosens the Phlegm, and Promotes Expectoration. Produces Warmth and Comfort to the Chest and Gives Refreshing Sleep when Nights of Rest have been Lost. IT CURES FOR ONE SHILLING WHEN POUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT IN VAIN. LARGEST SALE OF ANY COUGH CURE IN THE WORLD. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS TO HAND. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in Is. lid.. 2s 9d.. and 4s. 6a. bottles. Sample bottles sent (post paid) for Is 3d.. 3s., and Ss from the Inventor- D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, MEDICAL-HALL, APERDARE. e29118 ■jQON'T OOUGH—USE DON'T CüUGM-USF. J^JON'T nOUGrf-USE There is absolutely no remedy so speedy and effectual. One Lczenga alone gives relieu; can be taken by the mos'. delicate. J £ EATING'S LOZENGES J £ EATINGS LOZENGES I{ EA'l'ING'S LOZENGES If you cannot itteep for couching, one Keating's Lozenge will set you right Any doctor will tell you thsy a. e ~|JTTERLY UNRIVALLED. "JJTTERLY UNRIVALLED. "JJTTERLT UNRIVALLED. Sold everywhere in tius 13td. each, or free on receipt of stamps from THOMAS KEATING, Chemist. 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Telephone: National. 502; Post-office, 95. Telegrams: Express," Cardiff. )
LICENSING COMMISSION.
LICENSING COMMISSION. The Licensing Commission will not moot again until February 8, the day appointed for the re-assembling of Parliament. So far, the Commissioners have sat eighty-two ti)-nes, duripg which period they have taken a mass of evidence from all parts of the United Kingdom. A few more jneet- ings will be all that will be required to close the inquiry. The last nine sittings have been devoted to the hearing of evidence from Scotland. The witnesses have been devoted to the hearing of evidence from Scotland. The witnesses have almost unanimously advocated a reduction of the number of licensed houses, an extension of the jurisdiction of purely local authorities in all licensing matters, and the imposition of greater restrictions in regard to grocers' licences, and also in reference to the sale of alco- holic liquors to so-called bona fide travellers on Sundays. The opinions of Viscount Peel have yet to be made known. A ntore impartial chairman it would be 1 impossible to discover, and neither in his observations nor cross-examinings has he given any indication of the conclusions at which he has arrived.
SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL K MICTION.
SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL K MICTION. COUNCILLOR'S APPLICATION IN THE QUEEN'S BENCH. In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on Friday (before Mr. Justice Grantham and Mr. Justice Channell, sitting as a divisional court) Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P., said he had to apply, under Section 20 of the Municipal Elect ions Act of 1884, for relief to a candidate at an eleetlon in respect of one or two matters which otherwise would be illegal practices within the meaning of the Act. The elec- tion was for a town council, or, rather, a county council election, for the borough of Swansea, and tho election was held on the 1st of November. At that election Mr. Daniel Edwards, the present applicant, was one of the candidates for the Morris- ton Ward. The other and opposing candi- date, who was also the unsuccessful candi- date, was Mr. William Morris, who, he (Mr. Evans) believed, had also made a similar application to this to the courts. Mr. Jusfcce Grantham What do you ask relief for ? Mr. Evans said, first of all, a payment was made by Mr. Edwards of the sum of l(b. for a second committee-room, this being a scattered ward. Then, he had made payments-one on one day. aj*d the others four days after the proper time for paying tho bills which had been sent in. Mr. Justice Grantham: And those are the crimes he has committed? Mr. Evans: Yes. Mr. Justice Grantham: Then we think he ought to have relief from them. M U N K MICTIONS AT
ICIPA~L K MICTIONS AT NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. BLOODLESS CONSERVATIVE VICTORY. The two vacancies on the Newport Cor- t poration caused by the elevation of Coun- cillon Pugsley and Mordey to alder- manic seats have been filled up without opposition, the result being that the Con- servatives gain a seat. Both the vacancies were in the Central Ward, and, when the nominations occurred on Thursday one Conservative, two Liberals, and a Trades Council candidate were proposed. On Friday one of the Liberals (Mr. W. Evans) and the Trades Council candidata (Mr. H. J. Thomas) withdrew, and left the two seats without contest in the possession of Mr. L. H. i-iornby (C), solicitor, and Dr. John M'Ginn (L). These two gentlemen take the place of two deceased Liberals, Aldermen Sanders and Griffiths.
MYSTEHIOUS DMATH OF A W It…
MYSTEHIOUS DMATH OF A W It MX II AM GIRL. STRANGE STORY TOLD AT THE INQUEST. Our Wrexham correspondent telegraphs: — A coroner's inquiry into the death of a young woman named Pollis Roberts at Wrexiiani on Friday revealed a truly shocking condition of affairs. Deceased visited Wrexham with 'her friends, including her mothers lodger, a man named Griffiths, last Saturday night, and stayed beinnd with Griffiths when her mother left for her home at Coedpoetli. According to GrÜ- titas's statement, the girl subsequently became so badly intoxicated that while walking along a lane leading to a railway line she fell down two Oi' three times. When they reached the line, and in taking a near cut to a footpath, she fell in getting over a gate, and he carried her 10 some grass, where she fell asleep. Be was leaving her there when he noticed a man sitting on a wall, and asked the man to help him to carry her across the railway to the footpath. They carried her over the line, but could not, so Griffiths declared, gob her over the railway fence.- Both Griihuis and the man then went away, leaving the girl asleep by the side of the line. Some time afterwards a railway engine- driver and fireman discovered the poor girl on the line with both legs terribly crusaed and one thigh broken. She v:as taken to Wrexham Infir- mary, and, being then conscious, she confirmed Gririiths's statement as to going on to the line, but added that when a strange man c'ame on tllJ scene Griffiths ran away and the man attempted to assault her. She struggled with him, and he threw her on the line, and a train- ran over her. When Griffiths arrived at the home of the girl's parents, aL two o'clock on Sunday morning, he denied all knowledge of her or her whereabouts when questioned by the girl's father. The evidence altogether was most conflicting and unsatisfactory. Both the coroner and jury declared that they believed very little of Griftiths's statement. Eventually an open verdict was returned, the jury n?king the coroner to severely censure Griffiths for his inhuman conduct, and expressing their conviction that he knew more about the girl's daalh than he had stated.—The Coroner said he held no doubt the police would prosecute further inquiries with the view of ascertaining if Griffiths or anyone else wis implicated in the girl's death.
IiOUOUOIL ACCOUNTS,
IiOUOUOIL ACCOUNTS, STATISTICS FOR A YEAR. Mr. Greenhill, the treasurer of the county borough of Cardiff, has issued in great detail his statement of accounts of the borough and urban authority for the year ending March 31 last. The book consists of 144 pages of figures, and it is impossible at a glance to ascertain the position of the various accounts. The burial board figures show an excess of expenditure over income to the extent of £ 29,283, this being accounted for in a great measure by the re-payments of prin- cipal and interest on land purchase for cemetery purposes. The waterworks balance-sheets show in liabilities CI.174,952, bV against this must be put an annual income of close upon £ 14,000 received from consumers. The electric lighting account is satisfactory, and there lighting account is satisfactory, and there is a probability of the rates being assisted from the receipts in this department next year. A summary of -capital account shows that the exoenditure on works amounts to £ 2.094,570. On remunerative works the debt on March 31 last was £1.147,049, and the capital expenditure £1,298,891. On unremunerative works the liabilities are £7.18,023, and the assets £ 789,362. The amount of 31 per cpnt. stock issued by. the corporation is £ 1,195.200, the interest and re-payment of capital being £ 41,832. The dividends on the 3 per cent. issue of £ 586,976 amount to £ 17r609.
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The annual meeting of the Barry Free Church Council was held on Thursday evening at Taber- nacle Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Docks, when Alderman J. C. Meggitt. J.P., presided, and powerful addresses were delivered by the Rev. H. Elwyn gliomas, Newport, Mon., on the grounds upon which he was a Nonconformist, and by the Rev. T. Eynon Davies, of London, on the duty of the Free Churches in the twentieth cen- tury. There was a crowded attendance, com- prising the ministers and members of all Non- conformist denominations in the town, and the proceedings were very enthusiastic.
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Aberdare County School
Aberdare County School PltIZE DAY-SUCCESSFUL GATHERINGS. The first annual distribution of prizes of the Aberdare County School was held at the Con- stitilitional-hall, Aberdare, on Thursday evening, Mr. D. P. Davies, chairman of the governors, presiding. The spacious building was crowded, and upon the platform were Mrs. D. A. Thomas, M Hurlbatt, principal ,of the Aberdare } 1:1 :1, Cardiff, Mrs. Jenkin Thomas. Miss Madge, l\{. While, and other ladies. Mr. Griffith neOr{03 J.P., Mr. J. \V. Morgan, J.P. (hirwain Vaynor School Board), Mr. Jenkyn Thomas, B.A. (head- master), and the whole of the staff, with the children of the school, and the Rev. B. Evans, secretary to the governors. The children, under the conciuctorship of Mr. Tom Price. Mertliyr, rendered, "Lhvynon," Codiad yr Hedydd," and "The Flag of England Old." Apologies for non-attendance were read from Principal Viriamu Jones, the Hon. Mrs. bruce Sir W. T. and Lady Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Rees (Clantiare), Canon Johnston, the Rev. J Robertson, and others. In opening the proceedings, the Chairman mentioned that after examining the work of 80 Welsh schools. Aberdare obtained an excep- tionally high position. The scholarships would, now be increased to 45. Mr. Jenkyn Thomas then read his report for the year, in the course of which he stated that on June 16 the school was inspected by Mr. Owen Owen, M.A.. and on July 19 and following days the first annual examination under the Central Welsh Board was held. The report had not yet arrived, but. the schedule of the marks J obtained by the pupils had been received, and he thought he might safely claim that an analysis of it would show that both the scone and the quality of the work done during the first year of the existence of the school were quite as satis- factory as could have been expected. Mrs. D. A. Thomas then presented the awards to the scholars (IS foPows: — SCHOLARSHIPS. Form VI.: Norman Picton, Alfred Morgan Eliza J. Manuel, S. Shipton. W. J. Harris Mav Daniel, and Elizabeth M. Evans (county, fufl), W. J. Jones and Lizzie Bishop (county, half), Winifred Roberts (Aberanian and Cwmbach Stores), Eynon Daiies (W. J. Dixon), John Lewis (D. A. Thomas), Gladys Rake (special). Form V.: D. Davies, Anne Walker, D. P. Roberts, Mary Owen Davies, Maggie Perkins, and G wen Morgan (county, full), Lizzie Shaw, W. R. Davies, Morgan I. Jones, May Davies, and Bonnie Griffiths (c.oun!,y, half), E. H. Foster (special), Gwen Garrett (D. P. Davies). Form IV.: D. J. Rowlands, Henry n. Jones, and Catherine Jenkins (county, full), W. Mason, Sidney Reed. Daniel Griffiths, and May Richards (county, half), Alice Teague (special), Blodwten' Jones, and Eniilv Griffiths (Hubert C. Lewis). Form III.: Sidney Reed: Mav Heppell, Grace Grier, Winfield Howells, and Isaac Morgan (county, half), W. E. Probert, and Margaret Ann Williams (D. A. Thomas), Elizabeth Evans, and Darnel Morgan (Herbert C. Lewis). Form II. Sidney Rake, Pollie Thomas, and Alice Evans (county, half), Henry Morgan (D. A. Thorns). 'Idris T. Davies (special), Arthur Pull in, and G ertie Harris (Charles KensholeV Form I. Gwylim Hicks, D. J. E^ns, Jpffrey Tunney, Rhys Jones, Thomas D. Jones, J. A. Jensuis, 1i>il' JJpe. Annie Evans, Eleanor Joan, and Ethel Millard (county, full). The Vaynor School district also five tlnec scholarships, which have been won by thu follow 'ng :—Form VI., Richard Harris: f< arm TIL, John Rees Jones and Rupert Hy. Hughes. They also provided for three other hoys—Form IIL. Earnes Laucey, William Hichard." and Wyn-'ham Evans. ■ PRIZES. Sixth Form Form prize, Lena Jones Enpl'sh prize. Tvdirn-Tones. Fifth Forni: Form prize. Winifred Roberts; languages prize, Wi'.iit'rtd Roberts, mathematics prize, Norman Pid.on; English prize, Eynon Davies. Foa^li Form Form pri7„?, David Duvijs; lan^uarres prize, Annii? A'alker; mathssual i^s prise,- Amw Walker; English prize, E. H. Foster. Third Fcnn Form prize, D. J. Rowlands: languages prize, J. n. Jones; maihemiiics prize, Daniel Griffiths: English prize, D. J. Rowlands Second Form: Form prize, May Heppell; Janglqr;e<; prize, Daniel Morganf mathematics prize, Mar- ?are!i Ann William- English prize, W. Probert. First Form prize: W. T. Evins. Award of prizes: Shorthand, D. Davies; book-keeping, W. J. Harris: hygiene, May Morris: physio- logy, Alice Teague- drawiog (geometrical), S. Shiptcn: drawing (freehand). Alice Williams; regular rttendanca. Marv Gwen Davies. Subsequently Miss Hurlbatt delivered an interesting address, in the course of which she dwelt upon the facilities now ailorded for popular education, and went on to advocate the claims of manual training for girls. Thp si"<ring of "Hen Wad by Nhadau" and "God Sare the Queen" terminated the proceedings.
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE ON TECHNICAL…
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE ON TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Mr. Bryce, M.P., on Friday presided in London at the tenth ahnnal meeting of the National Association for the Promo- tion of Technical and Secondary Educa- tion. A letter'was read from the Duke of Devonshire, stating, "I have much plea- sure in again testifying to the valuabla work the association* perfoftirS in supply- ing information and directing public effort into useful channels." Mr. Bryce, while congratulating the association on the progress made, regretted that in Ireland, where technical education was most required, nothing had been done. Legist lation was required to set apart for technical education purposes all money granted under the Act of 18!!O.. H SALE AT CARDIFF* On Friday afternoon, in Mr. John Moon's commodious yard, Penarth-road, Cardiff, Mr. W. G. Latty, auctioneer, submitted to public competition one of the best lot of horses that has bsen brought under the hammer in Cardiff for a considerable time past. Altogether there were between 60 and 70 lots entered and the great proportion was readily disposed of, there being a large and representative gathering, and. as might have been expected from the valuable horses, carriages, &c., brought together, very spirited bidding. There was a., good show of hunters, the prices realised ranging from 30 to 40 guineas, while .cobs, or which there was a very fine class, fetched from fifteen 10 23 guineas. Ponies made, from eight to twenty guineas. Cart horses changed hands at prices varying from twenty guineas to 4S guineas. The whole of the lots, in fact, were knocked, down with pleasing rapidity. Mr. Lattv, as will be men by advertisement in our columns, has a still more important sale of hor3es-hnnten, high-stepping cobs, ponies, colts, cart horses, &c.-to be held in the first we.ek in January. On this occasion more than 100 horses will be put up for compaction. -L-
VOLUNTEEIt INTELLIGENCE.
VOLUNTEEIt INTELLIGENCE. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT PEfCARTIT. The annual distribution of prises in connec- tion with the 3rd Battalion of the Glamorgan Volunteer Rifles took place at Andrews-hall, Penarth, on Friday evening. The event was fixed as part of the ordinary weekly parade. In the absence of Major Wyndham-Quin, M.P., who had hoped to be present, the prizes were dis- tributed by Colonel Guthrie, who, it seems, was the founder of the Penarth company. Thirteen prizes were given for attendance at drill. Sergeant Viimicombe was dissented with a long-service medal, w),¡\!e Frnate Derning was the winner of Majoi* W'.yndham- Quin's silver cup, bavin ? registered the two highest scores out of th ee. competitions for shooting. On the platform supporting Colonel Guthrie were Major Coleman' (jCvniraandant), Mrs. Coleman, and the Rev. E. Sv Roberts. The band was present, and played a -choice selec- tion of music.
COUNTYCOUKT PIS0nEI)URE AT…
COUNTYCOUKT PIS0nEI)URE AT MEHTHYK. At the sitting of the Merthyr County-court en Friday his Honour Judge Gwiiym Williams sug- gested to the local practitioners the propriety of considering the question of making a change m the procedure of the court, more especially with the view of meeting the convenience of the large number of people who appeared in answer to judgment summonses. He was quite willing, he said, to fat! in with any arrangement upon which^hey might agree, and if they let him know their decision in the matter at the next sitting he should be very glad to give it effect. Mr. Meredith intimated that the subject would be brought before the members Of the local- branch of the Incorporated Law Society.
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE THEATRICALS.
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE THEATRI- CALS. The am1ual theatricals at Llandovery School took place on Thursday niffht in the Sehool- hall. This year the popular opera, "The Geisha," was performed. The men's costumes were supplied by a London firm. while all the others were made at the college, under the sunervision of Miss Evans. Mr. Winter had the entire charge of the music, while Miss Smith aS3isted by tea chin? their songs to the junior boys. Mr. Colville superintended the acting and dancing, and Mr. Bra bar-1 was stage- iianasrer. The scenery was b. t. iu^h, one of the boys, and the chrysanthemums were kindly lent by Mr. Piviei of AlUynlorian. 'the nrin- cipal parts were taken as-follows:—"The Mar- quess. Mr Colville: "Cunningham," Mr. Brabant; "Fairfax," D. R. A. Williams: "Wun- Hi," D. A. Hvans; "Lady Constance." S- H. Lockyer; "Molly Seamore," H. F: Evans; "0 Mimosa Sav," H. B. White; and "Julien," Mostyn Davies. There was a crowded and rnthusiastic audience, including: Sir James and Ladv Hills-Johnes and Mrs. Johnetj. Dolifa- -••••thi; Mrs. Owen, Aber^ viii Ralxce, and Miss Lewis. Capel Issa..
FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. .'8'. Welsh Athlete's General Gossip. Arthur Gould is to be entertained at dinner to-night by the Aberavon Football Club. MTntvre accompanied the Cardiff team to Blackheath as first reserve. Northern dubs are not. taking Bill Morris at any price now. Matters go solemn with the scarlets now that Badger has jone.* Dai Evans and Bob Jones, the two Rhondda stalwarts, will assist Cardiff at Blackueath. Ivor Lloyd, Llanelly's brilliant full back, will be leaving for the Cape ere long. The record hasn't gone yet, and it remains to be seen whether or not Swansea will do the trick. Football in the Mid-Rhendda will be quiet to-day, for both Llwynypia and Penygraig will be away. Pliers who regularly indulge in prjctk-e have had the weather against them these hutor evenings. Gloucester's record is once more in jeopardy to-day. Swansea intend going for it for all they are worth. I expect Bill Morris ran up a very 'nteroit- ing little hotel bill for his Northern friends to pay. to say nothing of the etceteras. What's the matter with Llanelfy lately? Un- less you pull yourselves together we'll have to get Neath to beat you, my lads. It is said at Penygraig that Percy Bush will develop into a really good class centre three- .quarter. T. J. Thomas has a brother seriously ill at presentr and that, it is thought, will prevent him from travelling to Blackheath. The Treherbert Football Club held a most successful supper at the Castle Hotel, Treher- bert, on Thursday evening. A feature of the Gr^nd Theatre pantomime this year will be a football match of a side- splitting description. If the Brothers Stout fulfill their engagements at Cadisle, as there's little doubt they will, Swan- spa will have a much easier task at Gloucester. Mr. A. J. Davies, who has been laid up during the week with a very severe cold. referees in the wilds of the Monmouthshire Valleys to-day. The Cardiff Football Club, at their meeting on Monday night, voted £2 2s. towards the "Santa Cla¡ls" Fund. Rogerstone, who play at the Harlequins' Ground, Cardiff, are the only unbeaten team in the South Wales League. When is the English Rugby Union going to adjudicate in the Devonport Albion case ? The Bluing Rugby Team is showing up well in tlrt Moiftnouthshire League, being second. The English and Scottish officials will meet at Carlisle to-day, when, informally of course, the international dispute is sure to be discussed. Ben Davies, of Llanelly, is to be married shortly. He will then settle down in the tin-plate town for good. The Llwynypia and Aberavon teams are invited to meet Mr. Gould at Aberavon to- night. The Glamorganshire county team to play Gloucestershire will be selected during the Christmas week. There are a number of gentlemen at present holding a referee's ticket who are totally unfit for the position. Swansea had a narrow squeak last Satur- day. Something will fall when the all whites play the return match at Neath. Joe Davies's display at Swansea a week ago eclipsed that of Bancroft before the latter was injured. There is a letter waiting at this office far the secretary of the Cardiff Hockey Club. WTill he please make application, or send me his address? The match between Gloucestershire and Gla- morganshire will be played at Gloucester r.n January 5, and the return in Wales during March. Neath's forwards played a very hard and determined game at SWê\nsea, and made a very favourable comparison with the all whites' eight. Gloucester have arVansjed to p)ay Blackheath at Gloucester at the commencement of next season, the return match to be played at the Rectory Field in the following year. Kruger," the new Llwynypia haU-bagk, 8eems to be a really good man, and, with a few more games" the Llwynypia half-backs will be as warm a pair as when Powell partnered Iestyn Thomas. Every member of the Gloucester first a.nd second team his been born and bred in Gloucester. Such a claim cou'd probably be made by no other first-class team either in England or Wales. A new evil has come to pass at Swansea. The urchins who sell the respective evening journals have banded themselves into all the glory of football teams, and some remarkable games are being played, so I hear. It is likely that the dispute between Llanelly and the London Welsh will be amicably settled in the course of a few days. Sil Jones, the ex-captain of the Blaina Rugby team, is now playing a great game, and no doubt at present he is one of the best forwards in the Western Valleys. The Sockar game at Blaina is increasing the interest of footballers. They are a smart lot of men, and so far hold a good record. t Willie Llewellyn, of Llwynypia, who was top try-getter for Wales last season, has not done so well this year. Is Tom Williams's defection the cause of it? G. T. Unwin. the well-known football player, will probably reside in the near future close ny Chelf 'Mm, tn which case he may be seen in the ranks of the Cheltenham Rugby Club. Since the season 1891-2 up to date, Cardiff have scored fourteen goals and thirteen tries <107 points), against Blackheath, who, in return, have put on ten goals and fourteen tries (84 points). The last eleven matches played between Car- diff and Blackheath have resulted in Cardiff win- ning seven and Blackheath four. The whole of the Blackheath victories have been obtained cn the Rectory Field. Up to mid-day Friday Winnpld. it was thought, would play full back for Cardiff at Blackheath to-day. Then when Jones was found available Winfield was wired to to stay and assist the seconds. Messrs. Wilkins and Lyne, the two Welsh delegates to the International Board, were in- vited to a:lend the meeting at Carlisle to-dav. The meeting, however, has been cancelled, so neither of the gentlemen in question will travel up there. Mr. Gardener, who is refereeing in the Car- diff match at Blackheath to-day, is a fine, upright, soldierly looking squire. His associa- tion with the horse-breaking department of the Army is, no doubt, responsible for this. It is hoped at Mid-Rhondda that Llwynypia's second visit down 'West'' will not be as disas- trous as their hrst. Llwynypia had better be careful, for Aberavon are a tough lot at home, and will, no doubt, try their best to emulate Neath.. It is a pity that the Llwynypia field is vo near the river, as in winter it frequently gets flooded. This was the case on Thursday, when the "league champions" were to have played the "Bobbies." The following are the Gloucestershire Rugby matches for next season: —October 26, Midland Counties, at Birmingham November 5, Cornwall, at Bristol; November 19, Devon, at Exeter; No- vember 26, Somerset, at Bristol; March 1, Surrey, at Richmond. ♦ Both the international and the county trial matches plainly demonstrated the sterling n trits of the Rhondda forwards, and, if inter- country games are ;esuinjd, Wales could not ù) better than choose at least four from the "hills." Blaina have secured a good wing in Llewellyn, of Newport, who last; year played for the Pill Harriers. His great speed and kicking will strengthen the team. "Warrior," the Blaina favourite centre, had rather a rough handling at Crunilin on Saturday. He scored a fine try fiom half-way, which cast quite a gloom on t he home spectators, it being the winning point. The committee of the Llanelly Club have decided! to adopt the system of "playing round" in the case of three for- wards. They are Walters, P. J. Davies, a.nd D. J. Davies, and they will be selected in turns. It is a pity that Association teams do not play their return matches. The Mid-Rhondda Albions have now been disappointed on three successive Saturdays, and, of coarse, their financial affairs are in a bad state, especially as they have played all their away matches up to the present. Nearly £100 was taken at the Gloucester gate last Saturday, when Newport visited the Kings- holm Ellr1osure. Thi" is a record for a Glou. cester match on the present ground, the previous best being :£89, having been taken a year or two ago. when Cardiff formed the attraction. When Swansea last visited Gloucester, Stout, tho city forward, was winning his interna- tional cap in the English trial match. The same situation prevails to-day, with the only difference that both brothers appear at the Carlisle preliminary canter. Gloucester and Leicester have buried the hatchet, and home and home fixtures will be played next season. The fixtures between the clubs were dropped hy Gloucester a season or two ago on account of the expensive jcurney which the team had to make to Leices- ter every year. Blaina secured another two points by defeating Crumlin, the last year's runners- up of the Monmouthshire League, at Crumlin on Saturday last. This is the second defeat inflicted by the scarlets on the Crumlinites this season. If Neath only had such a centre as Gwyn Nicholls they'd hold their own with most clubs going. Unfortunately, they are deficient in scoring power behind the scrimmage, Although in this respect they are better now than for several seasons. The Neath committee have decided to give Brailey a further trial. It's a great pity that he cannot control himself better on the field. He has plenty of dash and pluck, but when called upon he almost invariably "loses his head" and makes mis- takes. Last Saturday the Moonlights, who arc the holders of the Llanelly Cup, were defeated by the Starlights. This result will invest the cup competition with greater interest than ever. No fewer than twelve teams have entered for the trophy this season. An Association team has been founded in connection with the new enamelling works at Llanelly. A game of sides is to be played this afternoon. Rugby has such a firm hold in Llanelly that it is difficult to rouse much enthusiasm on behalf of the Association code. The Cardiff Rabbit Fanciers' Show to be held at the Moorlands Hotel, Cardiff, on Boxing Day is attracting considerable attention. There are in all twelve classes and several specials. That energetic fancier, Mr. George E. Roddy, assures me that the show will be a big one. I wish it every success. Rugby football is. apparently, in a bad state in the Forest of Dean at the present time. Lydney, Drybrook, Lydbrook, Coieford, Mit- cheldean, and other clubs have broken un, and tho few that are still in existence seem to be in a by no means flourishing condition, but, while the carrying game is declining, the drib- bling code is coming to the front, and Associa- tion clubs ha.ve been formed at Cinderford a.nd Lydney. The team from Jesus College. Oxford. which was recently on tour, included Griff J. Thomas, of Llanelly. Thomas has always been an enthusiastic footballer, and, during his residence at Aberystwith he was a prominent member of the college team. H? is spoken of as a splendid for- ward, with any amount of pluck and endurance. Tom Davies and Deere (Mountain Ash) played so well together in the county trial match that one would be forgiven for thinking that they were club-mates, and it would be difficult o find a pair that would beat them. Deere, early in the game, showed that he could cover the ground at a good race. Tom Davies was in splendid form, and the try he scored was the outcome of a magnificent effort "all on his own." Throughout the game he was never found wanting, and the county committee should have no hesitation in picking him. THE WEATHER. First we have a dash of wirter, Next a. little touch of May: Now 'tis summer's smile that greets u3, Then comes autumn's kindly ray. Wherefore sigh for other season. When, before its course is run. Each December dav will bring them All before us one by one? The eyes of vonr town are on you. Oh! Cardiff, you surelv can't fail To glrry the colours we're proud of, And lower the 'Heathen hale. Chorus:— Half-backs, three-quarter backs, Bring the victory this way: Full-back and forwards. Cardiff must triumph to-day! Mr. D. H. Bowen, Llanelly, will huve a busy time during the I.ext few days. On Monday he referees in the Newport-Oxford match, whilst on Friday he controls the Cardiff and Edin- bcrough University game. The "Will Atkins" of the grand pantomime, is a brother to thal clever .little comedienne, Nell Ingram, who delighted Cardiff audiences at the Theatre Royal three pantomimes ago. Normvi JBiggs was not called upon to assist Cardiff to-day, Huzzey being able to take his place on the right wing. "W. G. Jones" is a full back tbrf, need not cliuse Cardiff supporters any uneasiness. He is as good a full-back as there is in Wales to-day. In the East v. West "Socker" trial match on the Harlequins' ground on Boxing Day, the same left wing that did such good service for Glamor- gan against Brecon will play together. They «re D. Rees, Aberdare, and W. Lewis (Nelson). The "Santa Claus" Christmas treat, so ably engineered by Miss Carr, has received a recogni- tion at the hands of the Cardiff F.C. that might form a good example for other football and athletic clubs in the district. The sub-committee appointed to secure a ground to draw up rules for the formation of an athletic association at Neath are hard at work, and, according to information to hand, it setns more than likely that their efforts will be crowned with success. If we can't get international matches with England—either amateur or Northern Union—why not invite over a team of Afridis, who a.re the stubbornest beggars that this country has had to contend with for a very long time ? Joe Jenkins, of Newport, who cannoned so heavily off Boots at Gloucester last Saturday, still wears his head in a sling, and is unable to turn out to-day against Bristol. I don't know what his ments are against Oxford on Monday next. Little Skrimshire, the new centre three- quarter in the Uskside Quartette, ha- got an injured knee, and does not turn out to- day against Bristol. The rumour is that he is reserving himself for the big encoun- ter with Oxford at Newport on Monday. Not only will Newport be without its vice-captain (James) this season but, if Dauncey does not (materially improve upon his form at Gloucester last Saturday, the committee may have to let him down, and then there will be no captain. Newport failed to break Gloucester's record last Saturday. What will the Usk- siders do with the far more formidable career of Oxford University on Monday? The game is at Newport, happily for the black and amber brigade. Quite a novel idea in football badges is a natural ivy leaf, issued by an enterpris- ing Cnrdinian. The leaf bears the inscrip- tion in gold, "Play up, Cardiff." They ought to be very much in evidence at the Rectory Field this afternoon. The fixture between Neath and Knowle Park for the Wednesday following Boxing Day has fallen thrdugh, because of the inability of the latter to give a sufficient guarantee. This is rather a good thing for the Neath Club, which, as arrangements are, will have to play three matches that week. I am asked if there is any price against the appearance next Monday in the New- port team against Oxford of some Uskside veterans, including Arthur Gould. ReaDy, I should not like to say. One never knows his luck, especially when Newport has to face the Dark Blues, who have a clean sheet. The Higher Grade School, Cardiff, who head the local fcliool league, have not lost a single v atch in the competition. Radnor-read, who have won seven cut of nine; and Spiott-road, who have won three out of eight, are the only teams in this league who have not drawn one or more of their games. Tom Linton was at Aberdare last week, and his programme icr the future shows tint Wales v ill not sea him again until tho spring has well ndvanceod. Cardiffians may, however, have an «,ppcrlunity of seeing the Welshman ride under the auspices of the Cardiff Harlequins' Club some time in the summer. The old-fashioned harlequinade, in which real fun is more predominant than advertisements, will be quite a feature of the Grand Theatre pantomime this year. Those clever panto- mimists, "The Leopolds," keep this feature of the show entirely in their own hands, which is a sufficient guarantee as to its excellence. I Miss Hurlbatt, of the Aberdare-hall, Cardiff, speaking at the prize distribution of the Aber- dare County School on Thursday, expressed a heps that the governors would grant the head- master's request (Mr. Jenkyn Thomas, B.A.) for a gymnasium to be built there, but added, slyly, that hockey and tennis clubs should also be formed for the girls' department. In answer to my correspondent who writes from Nantgarw, there is a rule preventing a player assisting his club, even though he be picked in a trial match. At the same time, if a player on such an occasion gave the preference to his club, such action on his part might seriously handicap his chances when the international team came to be selected. I hear that attempts are being made to upset the decision of the Linton Memorial Fund to erect a statue in the square at Aberaman. The opposition spirit comes from an unexpected source, but, from advices received, they are not likely to carry their motion through. Sir,—I should be glad if you would kindly answer me the following question through the Evening Express" columns:—"Is there any rule with the Welsh Rugby Union prohibiting a player playing for his club when picked to play in a trial match. If so, what is the penalty for break- ing this rule? For instance, could Dick Hellings have played for his team on December 4 instead of taking part in the trial match?" George Boots, the captain of the New- port second team, who has had so much play with the premiers of late thut he hardly knows his own men, smashed his thumb at a practice irame in the Newport Gymnasium one day this week, and is not expected to be fit for a month or so. He fell over the ball. A claiAfor the record length of football service made on behalf of Mr. E. Qollins, who has been a playing member of the Bat- tersea Club for a period of 21 years, has brought forth the fact that he is four years the junior of F. W. Woolf, who this season has entered upon his twenty-fifth consecutive year as a player -with the Redruth (Cornwall) Rugby Cluo. Although 45. years of age. Mr. Woolf is said to be still able to play a hard forward game. This record will take some beating. A player, too, who has been chasing the leather for a quarter of a century should be able to detail a whole library of interesting reminiscences of his football career. The interest which is being created in the East Glamorgan, Rhondda, and Merthyr Boroughs Billiard League Competition is growing apace somewhat rapidly, and the number of points acquired by a few of the clubs shows that the shield will not be the runaway affair it was last year, when Aberdare became the holders. That team has this /ear lost against Ferndale by a mere fluka of over-estimating their own powers." Then with last year's runners-up (Merthyr), Aberdare were again defeated at Merthyr, and the excitement in that match was exceptionally great. Since that time, liowever, Merthyr has lost against Pontypridd, and, assuming that the will (as is more than probable) lose the protest lodged by Dowlais, this will bring these two teams into close running. i Merthyr, as I stated, hi ving lost with Ponty- pridd, the latter team had every confidence in being able to defeat Aberdvre at Aberdiire on Thursday last, rnd up to the end of the sixth gprne it looked any odds on that is>sue. For with only two tables to go, Aberdare were 80 points behind. Pontypridi had, however, a good impetus by W. Sweet defeating D. Lewis by If2. In this case Aberdare lodged a protest for the visitors mispl:t :-ing Sweet, and other charges of eligibility are alio entertained. Dr. Bridow was defeated on the seventh table by D. Williams, "Lh3 good boi of Abergwawr," by 89. This gave the honte .n°n a lead of eliven pcints, and Ben Arthur, the captain, finished up his allotted number, 11, ahead of E. Williams. Aberdare thu= becoming winners at the last mrnient by 52 points. Following is the score of each player:- I' V. Miles 131 F. Dvke 200 T. Isaac J94 T. T-. Roberts 200 E. Willjiims 169 I B. Arthur 200 W. fSweet 200 D. Lewis 48 Dr. Bristow Ill ( 1>. Williams 200 J. Davies 195 1 T. Krricka 200 Llew. Llewellyn 200 j J. Jones ]97 Jake Rowlands HO F. Sarvis 197 1,390 1,44- Majority tor Aberciare, 52. Yes: just for the nonce, one cannot be sur- prised that cycling is a bit "off" generally. For the present most of the fun of the wheel lias been washed away; but when the good times come again, as come they will very shortly, they will seem all the better for the interregnum, and the zest will be all the keener because of the break in the continuity. The shortest day is less than a week in front, and when Christmas has come and gone, everybody will be longing for a spin. The weather god has been extremely unkind of late; but we live in hopes that the drenching days are nearly over, and that we shall soon be out and about again. Now is the time when the social cyclist should take advantage of his chances, and garner his harvest of pleasure while the rain and the blizzards are risting around outside. After the fine display, of the Devon fifteen on Saturday last against Somerset, there is just the possibility of the dumpling county for once reaching the height of every club's ambition—that of becoming champions. In taking a run through the championship match, I think that the Devon team have a very fine chance of attaining that honour, their most sturdy opponents being, undoubtedly, the Midland Counties. The latter have been defeated this season by Gloucester, but, as the latter were outplayed in every department by the Devonians, it looks very much as if no obstacle need be expected from this quarter. Cumberland is expected to give most trouble, but, as this combination owes Devon a match, it is likely that all the remaining games will be played in Devon- shire. • The following is the Oxonian team for their South Wales tour: —Full back, T. Stone (Marlborough and Trinity); three-quarter backs, *A. R. Smith (cap- tain) (Loretto and Trinity), T. A. Nelson (Edinburgh Academy and University), *H. F. Newton (Giggleswick and Queen's), and P. L. Nicholas (Monmouth and Keble); half-backs, J. W. Stratton (Cheltenham and Keble) and F. H. B. Champain (Cheltenham and Hertford); forwards, *W. J. Carey (Bedford and Hertford), C. Har- per (Blundell's and Exeter), C. E. Barry (St. Paul's and Trinity), J. F. A. Swanston (Loretto and Trinity), D. Legge (Hailey- bury and Trinity), L. B. Dunn (Wellington and Worcester), and H. Alexander (Up- pingham and Corpus), and A. N. Other Signifies old Blues. I feel it my incumbent duty to warn ou married readers, both male and female, of a net danger which is threatening the well-being c young children. Most parents are extremel careful to leave none of their cycling applianc( lying within reach of chubby hands, but we-are told (by a most respectable journal) of a certain father who was somewhat negligent, in this respect. Entering a room the other day where his two little boys were at play he was horrified to find that Willie, the elder, had got his brother on the ground, and, having inserted the nozzle of an air-pump into the youngster's mouth, was literally engaged in the task of blow- ing his little, brother up! When found, says our respectable informant, the poor little fellow was in a deplorable state of distension, and it was some hours before he was entirely deflated. I relate the incident for what it is worth—the precise value of which must be determined by our readers. "No," we have often heard a cyclist exclaim, 'it won't rain to-day—there's not a cloud in the sky!" We have said the same ourselves before now. and come home with a wet jacket. An apparently cloudless sky is not an infallible sign of dry weather, for it sometimes happens that rain-clouds are quite invisible to the naked eye. When the sky is bluest and clearest great masses of vapour may yet be hovering above us. The fact of the matter is the rain-cloud is invisible until it is cooled beyond a certain point. This phenomenon is best observed in mountainous districts. You will often on a clear day see a high peak enveloped in a mist like the smoke of a volcano, thus showing that it was not until the cloud struck the cold rocks or snows of the mountain that it chilled sufficiently to become visible. Therefore, do not pin your faith in a cloudless sky! The North and South match is played in Carlisle to-day, which reminds me that that is the home of "Bob" Westray, one of the most enthusiastic supporters of amateurism that. remains in the ranks of English football. Mr. Westray will be remembered as being instru- mental in bringing the two Cumberland players that went to Halifax or Huddersfield-I forget wliieli-back. He even tiaced the fact that the club committee men who were entangled in the bother came over to Cumberland with a couple of extra excursion tickets in' their pockets*. I remember asking him how he found that out, but the only reply I got was a closing of the dexter optic, and a dry little laugh. Mr. Westray is a member of the English Rugby Union Committee, and is one of the few Eng- lish officials that, wiiilst knowing the full strength of the Gould case, still hold broad-minded views and are wishful for amicable relations to re-exist.
RHONDDA DISTRICT COUNCIL
RHONDDA DISTRICT COUNCIL COUNTY OFFICES SITE QUESTION. The Clerk, at Friday's meeting of tha Rhondda District Council, read an argumenta- tive letter trom the clerk of the Pontypridd District Council in favour of taking joint action in securing the county offices. of Glamorgan within the administrative county.—Some discus- sion arose, two of the members thinking that to interfere in the question did not come within the duties of the districi council.—A resolution, as suggested in the letter, was, however, car- ried.—Dr. Herbert Jones, medical officer, sub- mitted a lengthy report on the subject of dis- posine; of the refuse of the district. The council thought it could not be fully dealt with then, and adjourned the question until the next meeting.
MERTHYR SCHOOL BOARD
MERTHYR SCHOOL BOARD The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mertiivr School Board was held on Friday, Mr. W. L. Daniel (chairman) presiding. -A long discussion took place upon the scheme prepared by the sub- committee of the school management committee for the practical application of the new tctiie of salaries to assistint-teachers adopted by C)c board in September, Mr. D. Davits and Mr. V. A. Wills contending that the scheme was ultra. vires, as in some respects it violated the basis of the scale.—A vigorous defence of the action of the sub-committee was made by the Chairman, the Rector of Dowlais, and other members, md eventually the matter ended by Mr. Wills giving notice to bring forward a counter-schcme at h« nevt. mpptinor.