The Cambrian

HOW Wl WENT TO THE WKLSH NATIONAL B VNQF r-T AT THE MANSION HOUSE. WHAT WE SAW AND HEARD THERE. A MEMORABLE OCCASION MEMOR- ABLY OBSERVED. '• Tlv Lord Mayor of London requests the honour of the company of the Editor of Cambrian at dinner on Saturday, May 28tti, at 7 for halt-past 7 o'clock. Mansion House, London. An immediate reply is requested Full dress or uniform. Such was the invitation received by our- selves and by a few, a very few, of the news- papers of Wales a couple of weeks ago. W e felt it was our bounden duty, in compliment to the Lord Mayor, and in recognition of the memorable importance of the occasion, to accept. As we said last week, there was a great rush for tickets, but the ground to covered was so very large, including the whole of the Welsh nation, and the possibilities of entertaining at one dinner table are atter all so comparatively limited, tha'_ peiforce very large numbers bad to put up with the dis- appointment of being left out in the cold. The Lord Mayor did all be could to meet the fullest expectation of his countrymen, and t>. general result was such as could not be 0^e rwise than gratifying to both the host and there vjoruible majority of his guests. The rains from Wales to the Metropolis on Friday'a ud Saturehtycarned a quite unwonted number oj. t P^sengers, most of them hastening to partake > thf' splendid hospitality of the Lord Mayor. All the invited guests had before-hand rt '{'1:"ived from Messrs. Barraud, the well-known Photographers, of Oxford- street West an invitation to sit for their portrait, in evenin dress or uniform, in order that thev mi'Tht included m a historic picture of the°fi-cep **on oi the Lord Mayor s Guests at the Mansion House" In comflia?;f with this demand thei ,was a considerable stir all day long onStu. *S^jg £ °Z premises of the Messrs. L Welshmen and L ere seen such a cohort costuiae. Mr. 10m ales m testis t^tions himself, barraud conducted the ope h i. -t and very deft and smart he wa. ^re oniy t4fh Ga^ Reception Pic. come out as well as the other art published by the same firm, mos v frietds who were present and many of their will be certainly pleased to possess a c Towards seven o'clock on Saturday e. the traffic in the immediate neighboui t.hf' of the Mansion House was stopped by police, so that there might be sufficient spa „ for the arrival of the guests. Carriage afte carriage drove up and deposited its occupants by the side door of the grand and historic old edifice, and for some time the cry was still they come. Inside we were received in the inner hall by a posse of most gorgeously ( arrayed Flunkeys, who kindly took our hats: and coats, and gave us a numbered ticket in return. Thence we moved somewhat forward into the great and handsome vestibule, where j each guest was furnished with a large folded j ] card, which was to be his silent "guide. philosopher, and friend for the evening. It a contained, first and foremost, a plan of the <I tables laid in the dining hall, and the name of each diner printed at the exact spot where he was expected to sit. It also bore a programme of the musical arrangements of the festival. ° At the farther end of the pillared and f pictured vestibule stood the Lord Mavorand the i Lady Mayoress, supported by the chief officers •> of the great City, attired in all the splendour of their civic garments, and bearing all the j emblems and insignia of their different ranks. < There was something almost barbaric about } the spectacle, but still one was pleased to i witness it, and one would not, if he culd, » diminish by one iota the grandeur or state- liness of the ceremonial. Behind the main group, consisting of the Lord Mayor and 1 Lady Mayoress, there stood a considerable | j number of other civic dignitaries and a goodly company of ladies in evening dress, ( while two pretty young daughters of the Lord Mayor, dressed in Welsh flannel, with high t silk sugar-loaf hats. lent variety and charm to the scene. These little damsels, who < promise to be as pretty as their mamma, ] flitted about the halls throughout the evening, and it seemed to be the ambition of some of the more ardent of the Welshmen present to catechise them as to their knowledge of the Cymric vernacular. Of this. however, I; gathered that their knowledge was not very i profound, though his lordship, their father, f speaks it like a native of the Welsh parts of the Principality. Each guest as he came forward was presented to the Lord Mayor and to the Lady Mayoress, the former of whom gave him a hearty shake of the hand. and the latter a welcoming smile. This part of the ceremonial having been concluded, the Lord Mayor gathered up his robes of office about him and led the way into the great dining hall. The I appearance of this vast and gorgeous apart- 1 ment was something to remember. At either end there is a large window filled in with historic coloured glass. Artificial lights. burning outside the building, illuminated these windows and made of them pictures for the delight of the guests. The two long sides of the hall are lined with tall and massive fluted pillars of the Corinthian order of architecture. In recesses in the walls behind these rows of pillars were a series of beautiful white marble statues of classical subjects. The Lord Mayor sat at about the centre of one of the longer idè of the Hall, and was supported on either side bv the mort? distinguished of the guests, including the Dnke of Beaufort, who looked the cheery and kindly and courteous nobieman he is; and I was gratified to see that both Sir Hussey Vivian and Mr. Dillwyn had seats of honour at table A, the Lord Mayor in this way marking his appreciation of Swan- sea's long-tried and faithful Parliamentary j < Representatives. Among those whom I could not help noticing in the reception hall and in ] the banqueting room were Sir J. J. Jenkins, j who, like the Hon. Baronet of Singleton, was J in D. L. scarlet uniform; Mr. Edward Rice j Daniel, of Cwmgelly, the ex-high sheriff of j Glamorgan, who was in evening dress: Mr. David Lewis. Recorder of Swansea, who, like his confreres, the Recorders of Cardiff and Carmarthen, wore a black court dress with > knee breeches, a white ruffled shirt frill in front, and a bunch of black satin rosettes dangling down between the shoulders behind. Mr. David Jones, the successful creator of the new and prosperous grocery and provision business in Oxford-street, Swansea was also present in scarlet uniform, his arm still in a sliner. but rapidly recovering from the effects of the verv serious accident which occurred to him some weeks ago when he and his wife were thrown out of their trap. Mr. David Williams, late Principal of Swansea Training College for Elementary Schoolmistresses, was there, as was also Mr. Thomas Roberts, head- master of the Brynhyfryd Board Schools. But to attempt to mention everyone I knew, and what he had on. would take more space than is this week available; and so I shall proceed as fast as possible to deal with the dinner and the speeches. I had heard and read a great deal about the richness and dangerous luxury of Mansion House and other City dinners. I was there- fore in a mood to be disappointed, and dis- appointed I accordingly was not because the menu was not everything it should have been, but perhaps because it was so comparatively modest and sensible a one. Here it is, in order that you epicures may judge for your- "eX,-Ttick and clear turtle. -Turban filleted soles and Brabant sauce. Salmon cutlets and Bergeu sauce. W hitebait. A ntrw* ol au vest sweetbreads. Compote pigeons and foies gras. Ermor°< Quarters lamb. baddies of mutton. Hams braided. Guinea fowls larded. Durks. Entremets—Bavarois cream, ± rawns in aspic jelly. Orange jelly. Artois cake- French pastries. Remove* — Iced pudding. victoria toat. and Ice*. The catering. I need hardly say, was exquisite Everything was about the very best of its kind. The turtle soup was declared by the gentleman on my right, who took two helpings of it, to be perfectly delicious: and one of the jellies awakened the unfeigned admiration even of so phleg- matic an eater as myseif. Of the wines 1 can not speak so positively, not because I am not sometimes an imbiber of such beverages, but because, on this occasion. I was literally surrounded by abstainers, and was not in the spirit to break with their humour. Right in front of me sat Alderman Cory of Cardiff, who insisted on the evils of indulgence and I actually attempted to discuss the theme of Substitution in religion. Lest it might be thought that we were a gruesome company at our table I must hasten to say that never was a merrier group of diners than ourselves, though for the most part we drank, not the hock" the sherry, the champagne, the port, and the liquers which the liberality of the Lord Mayor had provided, and which the I waiters pressed upon us with sufficient insistence, but confined ourselves to lemonade and appolinaris water and such like tipple I could not on' oath say, however, that the 1 other tables followed the moderate example set by ours. As the evening wore on. I fancied I saw signs, very faint signs, in the flush on some countenances, that their owners had not stinted themselves of the "good creatures" provided for their regalement. Banked up in the interspace between two pillars behind the chair in which the Lord Mayor sat was a grand display of the incom- parable gold plate of the City of London. Great bowls and mighty dishes and capacious bowls, all of solid gold, and most of them richly chased and ornamented, there they stood, attesting the fabulous wealth of the wealthiest City in the world. The Lord Mayor was supported by several of the most decoratively attired officers of the Corporation, including that indispensable functionary the Toast- master, with whom I claim the right to feel disappointed, so feeble and ineffucti\e was his 'voice-quite inaudible in some parts of the Hall. Before I leave this part of my subject, I must say a word or two about the passing round of the Loving Cup. It was the Lord Mayor and the Duke of Beaufort who appropriately set this ball rolling. One of the officers having handed the great covered golden cup to the Lord Mayor, his Lordship took it in his two hands, turned to the Duke, bowed to his Grace, and smiled. His Grace, bowing in return, liftedthe cover from the cup, The Lord M ivou thereupon lifted the great cup to his lips and drank a draught of the richly spiced wine contained in it. Again bowing to his neighbour, he took his napkin and wiped the edge of the cup which his lips had touched. The Duke then placed the cover on the cup. and, taking it out of the hands of the Lord Mayor, he turned to his next neighbour, who lifted the cover off for him in his turn, and so the cup went the whole length of the A table. A similar but some- what smaller cup was furnished for each oi the tables, and the vice-chairmen and the waiters instructed the company how to make use ef the Loving Cup in orthodox fashion, but, somehow or other, whether it was due to the preponderance of teetotallers, or whether it was due to nervousness and strangeness, I -can't say; this much however is certain, that the ceiemonv of passing the cup was not so ^•vnctiliously and successfully performed all the tables as some of us could have Voed. One member of the Cardiff Corporation f* \&red that, after this, the whole of the 8e V-rs of that august body must go into II training to qualify them to make a "£j decorous use of the Loving Cup proper. lately presented to that lucky vhich 1 ? the Marquis of Bute. Borough b. Loying Cup came the toast list, "7 *.tr "t-master prayed silence" in the toas ^efore yach 0f the speakers ■pproved fas hi. i0 acidEeSs the assembly, fot upon his teei. T1 sailed, and was supported The Lord Mayor pr. TmJie of Beaufort, K.O., the Q tiia right ty the x < Bishop of St. David's, iarl of fowis, the Loi ^,ni>ou. Lord Tredegar, jord Kensington, Lord '^jfebop of Newport and jord Ormainwaite, the i- Osborne Morgan, Q.C., leuevia, the Right Hon. G. Culonel Comwallia Sir J. R. bailey, Bart., \ftrt, M^P., 8ir W. X. *■'631, M.P., Sir Hussey Vivian, i j> Alderniau and ..eWlS, Kear-aduiiral Mayne, C.B., M.P., Sir K. R. Colonel Sir Beginatd Hansou, Bai ,()..e. Sir George iuuliflle, Bart., Sir Tneodore Jiartin, Oa his SUiot, Bart., AI.P., and Sir John Pules tlje' Eafl of ett tlie Lord Mayor was supported bard Edward Jawdjr, the iuiri of Duuraveu, Lord Bishop Jouierset, the Ljril Bishop of LlaudatI, tl. j^r jQStjee jf st. Aaapn, Lord ;udeley, Lt,rd feiirbyij "(j^e jtfun. tt. faughau w liliams, tue Hon. U. L. Mostya, u p L\ keuyou, il.f., the Hon. J)\ Han bury Tr. A' Hou. otephen Coleridge, Mr W. R. M. "y L'/llwyn' ii. <i. Jfhiliips, Bart., Colonel uavies- £ vaus, Mr Majol/ kl.i\, Lieut.-Ueneral .Rowlands, V.C., C.B., fj^iunel ieneral Sir b'rancis JJe Win ton, K.U.il.ti., C.B., Ur s. Hill, K.C.B., M.B., and Sir Fryse Brjse, b ^•. Tne toliuwring is a list ot the invited guests, n> dl of whom were present:— v Mr W. Abraham, M.B., the High Constable of Abt Jare, the Mayor oi ADerystwith, theMiyorof Aberavou,- J r Athertey-Jones, Mr b. T. Alexander, Mr H.G. Mien, i^.C., Mr T. Andrews, aud Colonel Anley (.VVelsn | Bart., M.F., the Mayor of Bangor, Mr J. Bcolt Baukes, Air W. H. Baiitts, Mr B. H. Bith AUtvferm, Higli SUeriff of Carmarthen shire, the Rev M. A. Jlaytield, Mr Deputy Bedford, tne Major of Beaumaris, Sir VV. J. Bell, LL.1> Mr R. Myddleton Uiauulph, the Mayor of Brecon, Mr Braiu, the Rev J. S. Browungg, Mr 1<, L.. Brodlev, tue Editor of the Bauer, Mr JuLIn Burrell, Mr J. Willis Bund, Mr K. VV. iiulkeiej-Williams, and Colouel EnsUce Burnaby. TIle Mayor oi Cardiff, the Editor of the Cardiff lime", the .\1ajUr of C'artnai Chen, the Mayor 01 cardigan, Mr Lascelles Carr (l\'c.iturn Mail), Mr W. Eaisley carr [Aewt vf the IVortdj, li.e Mayor of (-ruarvon, tile Mayor of Cnester, Che central Sews, Mr H. Vlegg, the City Prext, tne Hon. Stephen Coleridge, Mr J. L'umtey, tue Mayor of Coivoriilgc, Mr J. H. Cory, Mr ilderman Cory, Sir Ricuard Cunline, Bart,, Mr W, B. J. Curee, and Mr W. T. Crawshay. Mr E. Rice Daniel, Cwmgelly, Hwausea, ex-Hi gh Sheriff, Culouel H. Davies-Kvans. Mr D. l)avies, :he Huerid of Carmarthen; Mr W. Davies, Mr Hugh Uavies, tne Rev W. Kyle Davies, Mr Isaac Davis, D, Howard Davies. Mr F. L. JJav,ø, Mr D. Kfrangcon Davies, tile Daily Seics, tbe Daily Tthnjraph., tile Curonicic, Mr H. Naunton Davies, Dr Davies, Mr H. f. Davies, Major general Sir Francis de W iutou. K.C.M.G., C.B., Mr Herbert Draper, Mr De Rutzeo, Mr J. Duncan (South Wl!le.. Daily .Vel), and the Ml of Dtinraveii, K.P. Mr J. Coater Edwards, Dr. Grey Edwards, Mr F. Edwards, Mr O. i-dwards, Mr W. Edwards, the Rev J. Crowie Ellis, Mr T. E. El is, M.P., Mr Evan-Tnomas, Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., the Rev John Evaus, the Rev Dr Uweu Evans, the itev Bvan E.ans, thfl Hev U. Evans, Mr 1), H. Evans, .\11' Uweuogfryu Evans, lr Stephen Evans, :\11' Emlyu Evau, Mr Morfcan Evans, Mr W" 1,EvaIls, tile Rev Owen Evans, tll Kev W. F. Evans, Mr. uavid Evans, Mr H. Vincent Evaus, .\11' John Evans, )11' B" EV,.IIS, Cory more, SW<insea, Mr Uwilyin Evans, aud .11r H. Evans lC<!rdut). Mr JR. Eorrest, iir .Shenlf Footer, ilr J. Francis, Mr B. Francis Williams, Q.C., Mr Lewis Fry, M.P., Mr T. M. Fianklec, and Mr li. C. Fryer. Mr 3. C. Gamwell (Editor of The Cambrian), Dr Gabe (the Editor of Oeitedl fJymreig)..Mr Lloyd- (ieorge, M.f., Mr W. D. Ceorge, Mr U. Griliitns, Mr J. Lloya triiftfth, theA'en. Archdeacon Grifflchs, JI rEd wlll Lr.uve, Miijor Grover, Mr E. Gwymie, and Mr H. A. B-usturd. A.uerman and Colonel Sir Reginald Hanson, Bart., M.B.; Colonel sir E. s. iiiU, K.c. n., M.r.; Dr Hopkins, \lr J. C. Home, tne Kev J. P. Hughes, the Uev H. P. Hughes, Mr R. Hughes, the Hey sV. Hanies, MrGw.yune tloliord, Mr J. Howell, tile Kev. J. Ella Hughes, Dr W. Li. Huglies, Mr Alderman Hughes (Liveipool;, Mr J. A. tfugiies, the Veu. Archdeacon Howell, aud Mr Deputy [lughes. Mr alderman Jacobs, Mr J. R, James, Mr J. A., Jebb, ir J, Jones ,k!!Ki¡¡s, .\11' B. 1.1 eUld¡¡s, Mr David Jeuki¡¡s, Dr 8yÜeullilnl Jones, Mr J, Prichard Jones, Oc Emery 3. Jones, Principal Y. Jones, .\11' l'eter Jones, Mr W. 1'. Jones, MrT. John, Dr R. Jones, Mr T. Jones, Ir El1win Jones, Mr VV. Jones (Melbourne), Mr H: John, Mr W. Joim, Mr Oliver Jo £ .es, Dr W. H. Jones, i iir l'1'jce Pryce loneb, Major-General Uwou Jones, C.B.' "lr C. A. Jones, the Kev Evan .,ones, tUe ltev J JJl1es )I 'l1l"U¡¡':¡ Jenk.ns, Mr Davi,,1 Jones, and 411' D, T: Jeffre) E, j Mr i. 1'. ivelly, Lord Keiiyon, Lurd Kensington, the Ron LT. T. Kenyoll, M.P. Mr H. Martyn hennard, the Mayor 0, Kidwelly, and Mr euables Kyrke. Mr Rowland Lewis, Sir IV. T. Lewis, Mr Aldertuan L^WIJ, ;\11' UWtU Lewis, Mr Lewis Lewi, 11' Au 'ustus Lewis, H.M. Inspector 01 Factories, WlJ.tl8èa the !un1 Bishop f Ll:wdaft,J Mr lorgan Lloyd, Q.C. Mr E. U. V. Lloyd, Mr Gordon Lennox, Mi- Stephen Lewis, Mr D. Leyshon, Mr David Lewis, Mr A. G. P. Lewis Lewis, the .IJavOr of LlanfylUn, Mr E. H. Llewellyn, M.P., and Judge Sir Horatio" Lloyd. Q.C. Mr. W H. MatUias, sir Xneodore Maitiu. K.U.B., Mr R. Pritchaid Maitiu, Mr B, S. Malks. }war.Aamiral Jtayne, C.B., M.P., the High-Consuibie of Merthyr l'ydlil, Mr H. S. Milmuu, Sir Juha Monckton, Sir Morgan Morgan, Mr VT. p. Morgan M.P., Mr Morgan I Morgan, Alderman V'anghun Morgau, Mr VV H. Morgan, Dr R. A. Morgan, Ur L. W. Morgan, Mr O. Morgan (" Morieu"), Mr Xa.i.sin Morgan, Mr J. LI. MorgaD, M.P., Right Hon. G. U" Morgan, Q.C., M.P., Dr Jones Morns, Mr P. Morris, A.R.A., Mr Lewis Morris, Mr O. V. Morgan, M.P., Hon. H. L. Mostyn, Mr D. Morgan (master oi the SaddlerV COlllp>lny), MrE. J. Mor6an, and )1,J. MUlIn, Mr .A. Mason, Major of SWansea. The Mayor of N Lath, the Bishop of Newport and Mencviu, }1I: W. ii. ISoith, the Editor of tne North Wul"" Chronicle, Colonel .North. Mr E. Oabeley, the Observer, Mr W. Oliver, the Me.yor of O.,weotry, Mr Owen Oweu, lr W. Owen, De Isambard Owen, Mr H. (),\en, Mr J. Uwen, Mr T. M. Mr Daniel Owen (Ash Hall), Juiso Owen, Lord Orinathwaite, and Sir Hugn Owen, K.C.B. I Dr Joseph Parry, Mr Parker, Mr p, P. Pennant, Lord Penrbyn, Sir C. K. G. Philipps. Bart., Lieutenant R. S. Philippe. Mr J. Lort Philipps, Colonel PlatL, the Earl of Powis, Mr 8. Pope, Q.C Mr. S. Price, Dr. Owen Pritchard, Mr John Price, Mr E. Price, Mr W. H. Preece, K.K.S., the Press Association, Mr 8. Price, Sir Pryse Pryse, Bare., the Rev O. irys, the Ven Archdeacon Pryce, and ,ir John Pulest -n, M.P. Mr H. Radcliffe, Mr llankin, Mr Tamsdate "Vlr Rattibone, Mr A. Ree3, Mr W. B. Rowlands, Q.O., M.P., Yo N. Rees, Mr Riches, Professor Rhys Mr R O. Rees, Mr E. B Reece, Mr D. Rees, Mr John Hoberts, M.P., Mr H. 1>. Roberts. Sir Owen Roberts, lr T Roberts. Head Master Brynhyfryd Board Schools. .Swansea, the Rev Richard Roberts, Mr Lewis H, Roberts Mr Alderman Roberts (Manclifster), the Rev. E. Killin Roberts, the Rev. Morris Roberts, Sir W. Roberts M D i Mr. T. it. Ronerts. Dr. R. Roberts. Principal Roberts" Dr. F. Roberts. Mr J. R. Ro erts, Mr Richard Roberts' ( the Mavor of Ruthin. Mr R. U. Roberts, Lieutenant-' General Rowlands, V.C., C'.B., .Vfr D. Randell, M P Captain Richey. Mr Brvn Roberts, M.P. Lord Edward Somerset, the Lord Bishop of St. Asapil the Lord Bishop of St. David's, Lord Sudely, 11r Shacsell, the Standard, Mr Stockwood, Mr Isaac Shone" Ür W. J. So\llshy, and Mr E. C. Spiokett, Editor of the lurid,t y Gi>:eithu«r, Mr A" Thomas, M P., Mr O. ThulS, Mr X. J. Thomas, Mr Abel Thomas, M. P., Mr Thomas, Mr W. Thomas, Mr T. N. Thomas, Mr John Thomas, Mr H. Edgar Thomas, Mr J. Lewis Thomas, Mr K. Cnomas, Mr W. Cave Thomas, the Rev J. Thornton, the 1 Plieli, the Mayor of Tenby, Lord Tredeg-r. Hon. F. Hanbury Tracy, M.P., Mr' Trounce, Mr Tucker, Sir Llewellyn Turner, Mr Alderman and Tyler. Mr W. E. Vaiigbari, and Sir Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P.. Mr John Thomas, Town Clerk of S\vansea, Mr Warmington, Q.C., M.P., Mr C. Welch, the E litor of the Wenhman, Col. Cornwallis West, M.P.. the Kev W. F. VVhittington, the Rev Dr. B. Lewis White. Dr J. Williams, lr Marchant iU ams, Mr 8. C. Williams. Mr A. Osmond Williams, the Veu Archdeacon Williams. Dr, J. LI. Williams, Mr C. W. vv illiams- Wjnn, MrT. Howell Williams, Mr J. Hume Williams, Captain Williams, Mr IV. Glynn Williams, MrW, Elwys Wi liains, or G. E. Woo Mr E. Wood. Mr G, Hyatt Williams, Mr David Williams, Mr A. G. n illiams, M.P., Surgeon-major Williams, Mr G. J. W. Winzoi. the Mayor of Wrexham. Sir R. H. Wvatt, Mr J. L. Wi eatlev, Mr H vv hire, Rev John Williams, Rev R. Ellis Williams, Captain Wood. Ur. J. Williams, Mr David Williams, Mr C. Wilson, and ir Justice Vaugban Williams. Air. Alderman Yorath. During the eating of the dinner, the City of London Police Band, which was accommo- dated in the ladies' gallery, overlooking the hall from on high, performed the following selections of attractive music in excellent style:— Overture, Le Due D'Olonne" (Auber); valse, Beautiful Danube (Strauss) selection, Reminiscences of Wales ( £ Go.lfrey) grace- ful dance (From Sullivan's Music t) "Henry VIII."). (Sir A. Sullivan): Welsh National song, "Hen wlad fy nharlau" ("The Land of my Fathers") selection, "Dorothy" (Cellier) valse, "Douces Paroles" (Wallteufel) sralop, "Lustiare tiriider" (" Jolly Brothers"), (C. Faust). The vocalists who were engaged to lighten the speech-making time by interspersing the proceedings with strains of melody were Miss Hannah Jones, of Swansea, who has ripened into a real artist, and whose rare musical abilities are thoroughly appreciated in the metropolis; Miss Katie Thomas, Haver- ford west MissS. Pierce, Dolgelly; Miss Mary Thomas, Ynishir; Mr. Maldwyn Humphreys, Machynlleth; Mr. Lucas Williams, Mr, Herbert Emlyn, Mr. Charles Coram, with the following instrumentalists Mr. Fred Griffiths, flautist, Miss Llewela Davies, pianist; and Mr. John Thomas, Pencerdd Gwalia, harpist to the Queen. The programme prepared for these artistes was such a one as we should all have been delighted to listen to, but unfortunately there was such a plethora of long and wearisome speakers as to result in the almost entire abrogation of the musical arrangements. What we were allowed to hear only whetted our appetites for more, but the Fates, in the form of tiresome and for the most part uninteresting talkers were against us, and we had nothing to do but submit, though we did not acquiesce in this duty without some such protest as could be courteously conveyed by now and then drowning the voice of some tedious orator by a clattering applause. What I enjoyed most thoroughly of the music we were allowed to hear was the Grace," dated A.D. 1545, and the four-part Welsh melody Cwynfan Prydain." The speaking on the whole was of a remark- ably poor order of merit. With the sole exception of the Lord Mayor himself, Sir Hussey Vivian, and Sir Joseph Bailey, the speakers seemed to be afflicted with a flow of words and to have as few ideas to convey as possible. There was an absolute barrenness j of thought all through. Even the much vaunted and much applauded Archdeacon Howell, though he put on the hwyl with a vengeance, which sounded a trifle incongruous in English, said little that was above the level of weak puerilities. For an occasion of such importance, the oratory was very nearly contemptible. But what was lacking in sense and sweet reasonableness was more than made up in H enthusiasm." Welshmen as a rule seem to be as much moved by sound as by sense in oratory, and the Mansion House Banquet experiences wereno exception to this rule. The Lord Mayor proposed the health and happiness of the Queen, in felicitous terms, and the toast was loyally honoured by all save one of the Welsh Members, whose conduct is referred to elsewhere. The Lord Mayor also proposed the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family." But for the recent and most sad bereavement which had fallen upon the Royal House, H.R.H. the Prince would have honoured this gathering with his presence. The toast was loyally honoured. Lord Penrhyn proposed the toast of the Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations, coupled with three names. Dr. Basil Jones, the Protestant Bishop of St. David's, first responded, and was followed by Dr. Headley, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Newport and Menevia, and by the Rev. Dr. R. Roberts, the eminent Wesleyan. Sir Hussey Vivian proposed the "Navy,,1 Army, and Reserve Forces." He said he could not avoid the temptation of congratu- lating his Lordship on the high honours he had attained. (Hear, hear.) And, in saying this, he expressed the unanimous sentiment of his fellow-countrymen. (Cheers.) It was ) a. long time since such a great assembly of j Welshmen had met in London. Probably tt was the greatest assembly that had met$mce the Welsh people vacated the site of their ancient Fort on the Marsh, (Applause and laughter.) He was quite sure the great body of Welshmen he saw before him felt a deep debt of gratitude to the navy and army and reserve forces. Admiral Mayne responded with a few words, in which he declared his duty was not to speak, but to act. General Rowlands said Wales had done much for the welfare of the country by supporting the Army, and furnishing its quota to fill its ranks. Colonel Cornwallis West, in responding for the reserve forces, said the volunteers were now one of the great defences of the country. There were 400,000 men in the auxiliary forces. Mr. Justice Vaughan Williams gave The Houses of Lords and Commons." The Duke of Beaufort, replying for the House of Lords, thanked the Lord Mayor for the kind thought of so hospitably entertaining so many gentlemen from the Principality. (Cheers.) Every interest of Wales was there represented, and he was sure thev must all wish to congratulate the Lord "Mayor on occupying in such a distinguished manner the high office of Chief Magistrate of that great city. (Cheers.) He was sure the toast which had been proposed had been kindly accepted in that room. He knew that the House of Lords had hitherto done its duty with the approbation of the country. (Cheers.) He had no reason to think that its members would ever depart from those high principles which had always proved their judgment, They had a duty to perform in maintaining the constitution of this country, and they had always done so. When they had found that the general feeling 9f the inhabitants of the country had tended to any change in the laws they had always taken the popular side, and had worked harmoniously with the House of Commons. (Cheers.) Mr. Dillwyn, M.P., responded for the House of Commons. He said that having been long a member of the House of Commons he was convinced that whatever the members of that assembly did, they did with honesty, to the best of their abilities, and for the good of the country. (Cheers.) He had the highest res- pect for that body, but it was now on its last legs. (Laughter). They were within a short distance of a dissolution, and whichever side might win, the same spirit and the same desire to do the best possible for the masses i of the people at large would animate them. (Cheers.) Their Welsh motto might be said to be Cymru tydd. He need not explain it to that assembly, because they were all connected with Wales, but it gave him opportunity to contrast the past Parliamentary history of the Principality with its present. He had always been a Welsh member—had always represen- ted a Welsh constituency. Formerly, when they were in a very small minority, they were not over well united, and the grievances they thought it necessary to bring before the House did not receive any very serious atten- tion. Now it was a very different state of things. They had able and energetic mem- bers to force attention to the grievances of the Welsh people, and they brought forward unhesitatingly such questions as Welsh people I desired should be brought forward. (Cheers). Another reason why it gave him the greatest pleasure to respond to the toast was that the Lord Mayor, their fellow-countryman, was one who recognised Welsh grievances and Welsh claims. (Cheers.) The Lord Mayor then, in a speech which began in English and coded in Welsh, and which was applauded vociferously at every period, proposed the toast of the evening in the single word Wales." His heart, he said, was too full for him to be able to give expression to the warmth of his sentiments and he felt that words must fail him. For many years, for many centuries indeed, it had not fallen to the lot of any Welsh- man to occupy the civic chair; but when the citizens of London had thou bt fit to el:ct him to the positim he was proud to hold, his thought had been, I- How shall I show to my countrymen the esteem in which I hold them and the frincipality during my year of offi e ? He had pictured to himself then something like this gathering, but had never anticipated that his in- vitation would have been so successful as to bring together as thorough and representative a gather- ing of Welshmen as had ever been collected. Wales had made great strides in recent years, particularly in the matter of education. he was rich in promise for the future. Through all the ages she had retained her "oneness," and this 1. oneness" had enabled the Welsh psople to lmve as a compact whole down the grooves of centuries. It was not merely birth, nor language, 1 ,e, nor resilience, but national feeling, wbich make I the Welshman. Then, speaking in the Welsh language, the Lord Mayor said he was sorry he had not spoken in Welsh throughout. He could not sit dowll without saying something in the y 11 old twague. They must remember that he had bet n 25 years in Loudon, but he would at least bid them wei80we, and assure them that he was glad to be Mayor of the great City and glad to see them around him. Archdeacon Howell responded to the toast in English. He said that the star of Wales was just now in the ascendant. He did not think that they needed anything more to make their national satisfaction complete, excepting a Welsh Prime Minister. (Cheers and laughter.) He alluded to the orderly state of the Principality as shown by the circumstance that there were often no prisoners to try at assizes and added that the Welsh policeman's office was a sinecure so far as the Welsh parts of Wales were con- cerned. (Cheers). Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., speaking in Welsh, also replied. Sir J. R. R. Bailey proposed The Welsh Mayors," and coupled with the toast the representative Mayor of North Wales, the Mayor of Carnarvon—and the representative of South Wales, the Mayor of Cardiff. The Mayor of Cardiff, and the Mayor of Carnarvon replied, Mr Osborne Morgan gave, Literature, Science, and Art" Having remarked on the fact that they had waited 170 years for a Welsh Lord Mayor, the right hon. gentleman said that if there were things that divided Welshmen there were things that united them, If there was one thing above another upon which they prided themselves, it was upon the literary and artistic talent of their countrymen. (Cheers). They had been twitted upon never having produced a great poet, a great scholar, or a great artist. But, without going back to the days of George Herbert, they had in that hall the author of the Epic I of Hades"—(cheers)—also the greatest Celtic scholar Wales hid ever produced, and a dis- tinguished artist It the person of Mr Phil Morris. Those three men were a sufficient answer to the reproach. Mr. Lewis Morris, in replying, commented on the beauties of the Welsh language. He trusted that this resurrection of Welsh nationality would lead Englishmen to become more interested in Welsh literature. (Cheers.) Professor Rhys briefly acknowledged the toast in Welsh and English. Mr. Phil Morris, replying for art, said the histories of Egypt and of Greece showed that art alone was lasting. Wales he regarded as the most beautiful part of the United Kingdom. It was essentially the artists' country. C, Sir J. Puleston, in proposing The Health of the Lord Mayor," said he did not ask the company to drink the toast as a mere formality. They were all aware of the patriotic fervour of the present occupant ef the civic chair; and nothing gave his lordship more pleasure than to contribute to the pros- perity of Wales. (Cheers.) It was their hope that some signal mark of recognition would be given to the Lord Mayor as a just tribute to the Principality. (Loud cheers.) That had been a notable gathering of Welshtnen of all classes and all creeds, illustrating in a forcible manner that, however tenaciously I' they might hold to their own views on politics p s or religion, they could meet together, proud of their nationality and proud of a chief magistrate, who honoured himself and his country by giving to that nationality full and splendid recognition. (Cheers.) He coupled with the toast the health of Lady Mayoress, (Loud cheers.) The toast was received with musical honours. The Lord Mayor, in replyin4. said thin was the most representative gathering the Mansion j House had ever seen, and he believed good must J and would arise from it. (Cheers.) During and would arise from it. (Cheers.) During his yofir of office he knew no politics. Many of them were opposed to him in politics, of rather in what his politics bad becn-laughter);- and probably in what they would be. (Laughter.) Tllcy had, never- theless, him to»r}i £ ht in bis person as a Welshman. (Cheers.) Afi civic chief of that city it was not his intention to entg lilto P()Iitical strife, and in adopting that course he hd. UMde himself acceptable to all classes and to a11 parties. (Cheers.) He trusted the history to be recorded would not omit to include in its annals that a Welsh Lord Mayor presided over a body hitherto probably not brought together, and one which probably might not again be brought together for manv years to come. He desired again to assure them of his appreciation of their response to his invitation. Words failed him to give proper acknowledgement of his indebted- ness to them. (Cheers.). The Lord Mayor and his guests then rose, and came out into the commodious vestibule, where coffee was served for all who cared to partake of it. The company lingered about for some little time longer and then gradually dispersed. As we drove away from the Mansion House in the clear bright moonlight, the clocks of the City were on the stroke of midnight. 6

ACROSTIC. LORD MAYOR EVANS." I, L et Wales rejoice throughout her utmost length; 0 ne of her Sons-a giant in his strength- R eigns o'er vast London in great pomp and state, D ispensing favours to the truly great, M en, who by head and hand have made their way, (A 11 Sons of Cambria) proudly meet to-day; Y ielding glad homage, yet receiving, too, 0 nly accepting it as fairly due, R eward for work done loyally and true. E vents like these are landmarks to all time V ast influence diffuse to all who care to climb. A nd Wales may well be proud of all her sons, N umbering a host of bright and clever ¡ ones— hining like stars, or still more brilliant Suns. ROSIKBKLLB JOSEPH. Swansea, May, 1892.

SWANSEA GUILD OF CHANGE RIGERs.-On M-'iiday evening, at the St. Muy's Chuico B-lfry, under the presidency of the Rev. J. (J. Mathias (in the absence of Canon Suiith, Ylcar, the president), th first annual meeting of the above guild was held. The principal bslDeis was the election of officeis for the ensuing year. The president and vice-presidents (Canon iSmith, Sir John Llewelyn, Birt., and the Rev. Geo. R b rt,) ,e were unanimously re-elected, as also wt-re the Master of the GUIld. Mr. LI. Naysmith, of Morn.- ton; the hou. secretary, 1r. Mat H. Tyack, and the hon. treasurer, Mr. \Vm. The gudd was stirted with ttie object of advancing change ring, ing, and great praiw is due to the ringers f r the strides they have made, thanks to the able tuition of Mr. Charles Smith, the conductor. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. AprEa LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE.-Sergeant I Bowden, whose resignation from tt;e Sw>n.sea Police Force was accepted at a meeting of tile Watch Committee on Friday last, served for mxuy years in the Force, and won the esteem and regKlti I of his fellow officers and the publ c generally. Last week, on tbe occasion of his retirement, be w„s presented with a handsome m-irble clock. Captain Colquhoun made the presentation, and referred in eulogistic terms to Mr. Bowden, who left the force with the good wishes of everyone who knew hirn. Not only had he given great satisfaction to his brother officers, but he had also so pleased the public that a public prsentation was about to be ninde to him. He wished Sergeant Bowden long life ;wd happiriess.-Supt. Jones, Inspectors Flyun and Gill, and Sergeants Gardner, B.rnett aud Parker bore similar testimony, and Sergeant Bowden felicitously returned thanks for the many kind words that had. been said of him.

THE BATH AND WEST AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES SHOW AT SWANSEA. (Continued from Jfuge 7.) THE ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY. Yesterday, (Thursday), despite prognostica- tions to the contrary, the weather was beauti- fully fine, almost all day, and the Show-yard was visited by large numbers of people The horse ring and the working dairy came in for special attention, the parades of the first named being somewhat exciting at times, The keenest interest was manifested in the results and the winners were invariably ac- corded very hearty receptions. The ad- missions on Wednesday, including the season ticket holders, amounted to 3,516, a number beaten only six times during the last 20 years. The receipts were < £ 569, coming in close up to Bath with £ 578, and excelling Exeter and Rochester with their takings, totalled zC468 and X299, respectively. The following figures will be interesting to compare the attendance of yesterday with other towns. Exeter, Rochester, Bath, Swansea, i Time. 1889. 1890. 1891. 1892. 12 o'clock 3,833 920 2,279 3,266 2 5,680 1,283 5,114 5,537 4 6,949 1,782 6,726 7,177 6 „ 7,078 1,829 b,8,34 7,244 Total ad-1 missions, Teasof j" 7'215 i'846 HoTderl j Not made UP- The Great Western Railway, the London and North-Western Railway, and the Midland Rail- way ran excursions into the town, and they were taken advantage of by very lar^e numbers of people. On Wednesday nearly 2,000 persons were brought into Swansea by the Great Western Railway, and yesterday extra trains had to be run. ihe "Waverley" brought about 300 from Bristol, while there was a goodly number of Devonians in the town. The Midland, especially, conveyed very large excursions, and the streets during the day were thronged with visitors. At the dauy Professor Carrol delivered a lecture on the system of batter making for keeping, and Was listened to by a goodly number. Professor Long also lecrureà 00" Private Ddiriesor Factories which will best answer the purpose of the dairy farmer?" The day's proceedings closed with a buttei-test competition, in which about 40 pupils t'ok part. The prizes were distributed by Lvly Llewelyn as follows :-I, Miss I. Allan; 2, Miss A. A. Walker; 3, Miss N. Stokes; 4, Miss A. M. Stiatton. Sir John Lennard, Kent, proposed a vote of thanks to Lady Llewelyn, which was seconded by Mr. Martin, Worcester (the financial s'eward of the show), and carried.-Sir John Llewelyn responded, and expressed gratification at the advance icade by the dairy schco s in the country. The bee tent was a centieof considerable attraction ytsterday, when the Rev. C. Divenport delivered a brief lecture. THE EXHIBITS (CONTINUED). Stand 148 is devoted to THOBXIKY'S food for cattle, and condiment for horses, &c. At Sinnu 64 niay,t)e seen the fleRA.LD patent collapsible oven range, the woiking of which is very interestinst. COTTRELL AND Co., of Huogeiford, at Stand 56, have a bay &c. elevator, a water cart, and a barrow pump on view. At Stand 145, MESSES. BURNETT, wine and spirit importers, Somersetshire, show their celebrated wines, &c. ALK. A. C. DAVIES, of the Lion Workp, Abeigavenny, shows a splendid lot of patent grinding mills and cook rauges at Stand 56¡\, Mr. John Norman, of the Canton Carriage Woiks, exhibits at Stand 114, Shed 23, an assortment of caniages, dray, vans, &c., all highly finished. LIR: E. H. KOBKBTS, of Stony Stratford, exhibits an ingenious h»y, corn, and straw elevator,winner of 13 lirst prize medals, at S and fv>. No. 141 is occupied by DAY, SON, & HEWITT, of London and Wantage, stock breeders, and have on exhibit a stock of their horse, cattle, and sheep medicines. S, dId 57 is in the occupation of MR. JOHN WALLIS 1 ITT, engineer, and he has fixed a fine windmill which PUIllPS up water. Mr. Titt also sbows a f.w plate washers. R, RIIBY, Bury, St. Edmunds, ought to be proud of h 8 shtd, which is stocked with horse rakes potato raisers, and other farming implements, all of tke most modern and improved style. At Shed 2, Stand 49, Messrs. T. Lemon & Sons exhibit more especially their new patent chaff- cut'ers and patent corn-crushing and bean-cutting mills. This firm seems to take a front rank in the m*t:erof implement improvement. THOMAS FORD AND CO., Pier-street, Swansea, the weli-knowu bonded store keepers, provision merchaur,, ship chandlers &c., have fiited up Stand 107, shed 22, in splendid style. This firm llØ wholesale agents for Messrs. Buss, Ritcliffe, andGre ioN. They have a fine stock of wine and spirits. ironmongery, cutlery, farming aud dairy rt qii s, tts &c. on view. A visit is invitsd. MESSRS. H. and F. GAGE, tobacconists and cigar importers, of High-street, have two sheds— one at the Cricket Field, and the other near Mr. Tom Barron's modern summer house. Messrs. Gage have a ehoice selection of their best brands, which seem to have found favour with visitors to ibfi Shonr, Messrs. Gage have seoared the sole right of 5upgfyipg cigars and tobaccos at the Show. Stand No. 97 is occupied by THOS. BRADFORD & Co., dairy and laundry engineers, &c., where they have a splendid show of their patent Diaphragm" churns and other dairy imple- ments, all of the most modern and improved make. Bradford and Co. are noted for their excellent and substantial workmanship, and are well to the front in their business. SANITARY COMPOUNDS.—The Jeyes' Sanitary Compounds Company (Limited), of 43, Cannon- street, London, exhibit specimens of their prepa- rations. They have been entrusted with the disinfection of the Bath Show, as well as the principal agricultural shows throughout the country, and they exhibit at the stall—No. 137, Shed 25—the well-known fluid and sanitary powder, which are considered to be the best non- po'sonous disinfectants in the market. Msssas. PARSONS & Co., the popular seed merchants, have added a cut-flower department to their business in Oxford-street, where they are prepared to execute orders promptly, skil- fully, and tastefully. They receive daily con- signments ef the choicest flowers, ferns, and plants. Those desirous of a button-hole should patronise Messrs. Parsons. Near the entrance to the Cricket Field, Messrs. BURNE & CO., the well-known refreshment con- tractors of Dudley, have erected a very commod- ious marquee, where refreshments of every description are provided. Over the front part of the marquee is a grandly painted si<rn board, announcing that Mr. Bertie Davies, late of the Duke Hotel, Wind-street, is the agent for Worthington and Co. Mr. Davies has supplied Messrs, Burne with a large quantity of their i celebrated ales. ALFRED MILES, carriage builder, Cheltenham, has at Stand 96, Shed 20, a large stock of carriages quite up to the excellence which Mr. Miles is noted for in turning out work. The reputation of Mr. Miles in this respect is well known. His patent cross cee spring is adapted for all carriages, either two or four wheel-i, and the ease and comfort thereby produc ed cannot, it is said, be excelled. Mr. Miles' stand well deserves a visit. MESSRS. JOHN DEWAR. and SONS, Perth, have stand 123 and shed 24, at which they have some of their celebrated whisky, which they invite visitors to sample. Their old Highland whisky has been conceded the first place amongst whiskies for some years past, both home and abroad. They have won 17 international gold and prize medals and diplomas, and the diploma of honour and gold medal and highest award over all competitors at the international exhibition. A visit to this stand is invited. Near the t. Helen's entrance, and on a line with the Press and Telegraph Offices, the Western Counties and South Wales Telephone Company have a telephone call-room, for the convenience of exhibitors and officials. Mr. H. F. Lewis, the manager, is to be commended for his enterprise, for by this call-room the company's subscribers I fiom Bath, Bristol. Newport and Cardiff and other towns are offered a boon, of which they are not slow to take advantage. The Swansea superintendent is Mr. H. Spagnoletti, of whom full particulars may be obtained concerning the telephones, &e. MK. TOM BARRON, the Royal Florist of Oxford- street and Blackpill, given evidence of consider- able skill and taste in the modern summer house which he has erected near the Baths. It is well and substantially built, with sufficient light to grow fermi and palms during the summer months. The house is attracting much attention among visitors, who are loud in their praises of its beauty. The foliage plants, and palms are all ex- cellently well arranged, making the interior a. veritable arcadiat Mr. Barron is well known as a first-class lforist, and his nursery at Black- pill and shop in Oxford-street are well worth a visit. PRIZE MEBAL ALE AND STOUT.—At Shed 29, Stand 160a, MESSRS. R. W. MILLER and Co.. of the Stokes' Croft Brewery. Bristol, show samples of their celebrated ales and stouts, in cask and bottle. Tne brewery of this well-known firm was established in 1717, and is probably the oldest in Bristol. It was entirely rebuilt and refitted with the finest plant obtainable within the last ten years. The firm have branches and agsncies I all over the south and Jwest of England and Wales. Visitors should sample the,J ales at this stand and judge for themselves. MESSRS. B. EVANS AND CO'S EXHIBITS— ARTISTIC, ÆSTHETIC AND USEFUL.—The palm of public approval is unhesitatingly awarded to Messrs. B. an i Co. for the very beautiful and interesting1 exhibition which they make of Fine Art Furniture and handsome household acces- sories within the limits of the Art Exhibition. They have secured two large recesses or bays, which they have fitted up as model drawing and dining rooms. The amount of taste which is dis- played in this corner of the Show is so remark- able as to demand special notice, 'ihe furniture is Ffencsh in design, and of the best periods, in the styles of Louis the Fourteenth and Fifteenth. The woods and the workmanship all through are worthy of the most eareful examination, the bra-s work is beyond all praise, and the general effect of the whole di-play is such as to give pleasure to every beholder and reflect the highest credit upon the resources and the taste of the great Temple-street establishment and its enter- prising head and competent staff. At Stand 157, shed 28, the same firm has a capital show of horse clothing, waterproofs, portmanteaux and all travelling requisites, guns, revolvers and ammunition, together with every sort of appliance tor every sort of fashionable sport and game. This stand is also well worthy of special attention. J. W. JACKETT, Coach Builder, of the Central Carriage Works, Wassail-street, has a splendid assortment of carriage lamps and rugs. Special attention is paid to repairs and painting. Mr. Jackett has also a fine stock of carriages, all characterised by neatness and elegance of finish. Mr. Jackett thanks his numerous customers for the liberal support accorded him during the past eight years and hopes, by steady attention to their desires, consistent with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the same in the future. First-class material and good workmanship are guaranteed. MR. H. LEAKER, the well-known milk-vender of Woodland Dairy, has been entrusted with the whole supply of milk to the Butter Factory at the Showyard. He has a fine thatched pavilion near the dairy, where he has an excellent supply of milk of the very best quality. He is under contract to supply 400 gallons of milk per day, and 140 gallons of cream, for which he has to rely solely upon his own resources, because of all the milk yielded in the yard, not a drop is permitted to be vended inside the gates. His pavilion is scrupulously clean, and everything is arranged in the very best order, as in keeping with his premises on St. Helen'-road. Stands 33 and 34 are in the possession of CHAS. D. PHILLIPS, of Newport, Mon., and of Gloucestershire. They are elaborately and most completely got up, and everything is shown off to the best advantage. There are on exhibit machine tools, portable mortar mill, patent wrought iron split pulleys, and a petroleum engine, with which they drive a shaft engine with ordinary petroleum. Also Mallett's" patent hay-maker, which made its first appearance this year. Mr. Phillips's patent lock-jaw tiles are well-known. It is with these that the fine entrance to the Show from St. Helen's-road is covered, and they have attracted much attention. Stands 33 and 34 are well worth an inspection especially by those interested in the kind of goods that Mr. Phillips exhibits. We have often referred to the advantages of the gas engines and ranges for cooking purposes. They are speedily lit, easy to work, and most economical, and there is no denying the fact that they are making great strides in public favour, as they deserve to in these days of en- lightenment and knowledge. It is not long ago that a lady cook, whose abilities as a lecturess on cookery is recognised by all who have heard her, visited Swansea, and gave a series of lectures at the Albert Hall. There she explained the utility of the gas stoves and cooking ranges, and it was generally admitted that she created a very favour- able impression. The Swansea Gas Company, how- ever, have done much toward making these gas stoves and cooking ranges as popular as they now are. There are a number of gas engines and other apparatus at workin.stalls 35 to 45, section 2, at the show yard—and to which we have briefly referred above-and they have attracted a great amount of interest. Gas cooking stoves are used in the large refreshment tent, owned by Mr. Fry, of the Cricketers' Hotel, and he finds these stoves very advantageous. At Stand 45, MESSRS. FIELDING AND PLATT, engineers, of Gloucester, show three of their patent "Fielding" Gas Engines of J h.p., 2 h.p., and 12 h.p. (nom.), a special feature of the latter being the exceedingly efficient method of self- starting, which places it on all but a level with the steam engine, with regard to the ease with which it is manipulated. So effective is this patent apparatus that the engine starts off with almost full power, so that even when coupled to a considerable amount of shaftieg, without the fast or loose pnllies or friction clutch, the engine can be put to work at once without pulling round by hand. Messrs, Fielding and Platt inform us that from repeated trials they have made of gas engines indicating 100 h.p., they find that au engine of this size can be put to work, stopped and started again, inside of five minutes, and most of this time is taken up in bringing the engine to rest after first starting. It is claimed that this form of starting gear is by far the most efficient which has yet been produced, and that it effectually removes any possible objection to the use of gas engines of large power, because of the difficulty in starting. Messrs. Fielding and Piatt are now prepared to supply mill engines, worked either with coal or cheap fuel gas, up to any power. DIVINE SERVICE AT THE SHOW YARD.—On Sunday next, divine service will be conducted at the Show-yard at 3.0 in the afternoon, for herds- men and assistants at the Show only. The Vicar of Swansea will officiate, and a large ohoir from the different churehes will assist.

THE PRESIDENT OF BATH & WEST & SOUTHERN COUNTIES SHOW ENTER- TAINS OUR GUESTS. SPEECHES BY LOUD WINDSOR AND SIR H. H. VIVIAN, BART., M.P. Last (Thursday) evening, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn (President of the Bath and West and Southern Counties Society) gave a complimentary banquet in honour of the visit of the Society to Swansea, at the Mackworth Hotel. There was a large ana distinguished company. Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bal t., presided, and was supported by LordW indsor, Lord-Lieuttnaut of the County; Lord Temple, Sir R. H. Paget, Mr. A. Mason, Mayor of Swansea; Earl Cawdor, Lord-Lieutenant uf Carmarthenshire; I Sir H. H. Vivian, Bart., M.P., Singleton; Sir John Jones Jenkins, Kilt" Sir J. Lennard, Mr. E. H. Llewelyn, M.P., and Judge Gwilym Williams. The other guesti were the Rev. Canon Smith.Vicar of Swansea Colonel G. Bes-t, Colonel XV. P. Napier, Colonel Troyte, Colonel Morgan, R.E. C pt un Casherd Butler; Messrs. J. Crow Richardson Glanbrydan; E. W. Williams, W. W. Kettlewell' H. M. Cauudle, G. Gibbons, W. Lewis; A. F. M. Drnce, Dr. T. D. Griffiths, Swansea; Capt. Churston, Messrs. J. D. Allen, J. S. Parker E. C. R. Saundford, John Powell, H. W. Taylor' W. J. Wilson, A. Miller, Deputy Town Clerk' T. C. Smdl, G. E. M irtin, Aubrey Vivian, Park-le-Breos; H. P. Jones, William Williams, Maesyo wfci neii F. Neville, Llanelly; G. Granville, Town Clerk of Gloucester; T. F. Plowman, Secre- tary, Ba'h, and West, and Southern Counties Society C. F. L. Edwards, J. Campbell, C. L. D. Llewclyt', Penllergare; R. C. Skinner, Thomas nigby, Cup ain Best, Captain Lloyd, Messrs. Herbert Lloyd, Kilybebyll; C. R. Collins, E. Rice Daniel, ex-High Sheriff of Glamorgan; J. Dyke, E. J. Saunders, Mayor of Gloucester; Drs. Paddon and Volcker; Professors Axe and Long; Messrs. John Roberts. J. D. Platt, Islay Young, Borough Treasurer H. P. Napier, R. A. Morris. West Cross; C. Payne, Philip Richard, Hill House Jenkin Jones, Magistrates Clerk J. R. Francis, Llwyn Derw Arthur Rees, T. W James, solicitor; Llewellyn Davies, Bryngelly; J. M, Harding, W. V. Huntley, secretary, Glamorgan- shire Agricultural Society; Thomas Penrice, ¡ Kilvrough; Colonel A. Whyatt Edgell, Messrs. W. Graham Vivian, Clyne Castle; J. Coke Fowler, Stipendiary; Daniel Edwards, Morris- ton W. Thomas, Lan; W. J. Rees. Swansea Brook Stuart, E. J. Morris, Dr. D. H. Thomas, Swansea, W. W. Moore, Percy Shuttlewood, James Blown, &c. The room was most profusely and artistically decorated, and presented an extremely pretty sight. The banquet was of a recherche character, and the catering of Host Careless gave every satisfaction. During dinner the string band of j the Royal Marines played a choice selection of music, and were frequently applanded. After dinner, Mr. Wr. F. Hulley's party contributed a vocal selection, which was much enjoyed. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were sub- mitted by the President in felicitous terms, and were drank with hearty enthusiasm, and by the singing of "God Save the Queen" and God bless the Prince of Wales." Mr. E. H. Llewellyn,M.P. (Somerset), proposed The Forces—Spiritual and Temporal." The toast was well received. Canon Smith (Vicar of Swansea) responded. Colonel Sir R. H. Paget, Bart., M.P., also responded in an interesting speech. Mr. G. H. Crews sang "Passing by the Stream," with taste and effect. Mr. G. E. Martin, a membir of the Finance Committee of the Bath &c. Society, submitted the "Houses of Parliament." Earl Cawdor, in responding, said the Honse of Lords was certainly not an elected, but a representative body. The agricultural world would acknowledge that the upper House had done much to improve its interests, as witness the works of gentlemen of title of Newport, Cardiff, &c. Swansea could not boast of having a representative in tho Lords; but he thought they should, for they had men who would be an honour to them in the House and by the election i uf whom a great compliment would be paid the town. s Mr. Storey Maskelyne, M.P., also responded. Mr. Edwin Jones sang "The Miller of the < Dee." The President announced that he had reoeived a letter from Mr. L. LI. Dillwyn, M.P., regretting his inability to be present. Sir John Jones Jenkins, Knt., proposed the "Lord Lieutenant of the County of Glamorgan." He said the people of Glamorganshire looked up to Lord Windsor with great esteem and respect, He filled a veryhlgh office with becoming dignity and grace, thus following in the footsteps of his predecessors. (Applause.) Lord Windsor was not, perhaps, so wtll-known in this part of the county as ne was in the eastern end, but that he had many friends here was demonstrated when he made his first appearance in Swansea after his appointment to the Lord Lieutenancy. They were glad to see him there, and still more pleased to know that he took a deep and active interest in agriculture. (Applause.) The toast was drank with enthusiasm. Lord Windsor, on rising to respond, wa" loudly applauded. He said Mr. President, and gentle- men You have done me a very special honour this evening by the way you have proposed my health, aud I assure you I am very sensible of it. I have got the whole toast itself. (Hear, hear.) I hope, Sir John, that you will not consider me ungrateful if I still have my own private views about it. There seems to be a great contrast to the toast proposed by Mr. Llewellyn and my own. Certainly. Sir Richard Paget, who re- sponded was invited to respond not only for the many things that were mentioned in Mr. Llewellyn's speech, but also in those multi- tudinous ones which are necessary, but which he omitted. I have to respond upon the one, and shall I say the only subject upon upon which I feel very great diffidence in speaking. But, with your kind permission, I may glance for one moment at matters which more immediately concern the whole of us, and which have been touched upon by Sir John Joues Jenkins. The agriculture of this country has not been entirely of a satisfactory kind to many of us for some years past. Prices keep going down, and many of us find greater and greater difficulty in withstanding the very great competition we get from our active foreign neighbours, and especially from the cheap transport of the present day. Now, geutle- men, thtre are many ideas that have been put forward to remedy these evils. P„rliament is asked to do a very great deal, and this Parliament has brought in a little Blll-tbe Small Agricultural Holdings Bill—wh^ch we hope will very soon become law. The Bdl has for its object the pre- vention of agricultural labourers from deserting their holdings and the agricultural interests for the great industrial centres of the towns. Whether this will really effect the desired oi j^ct is after all a doubtfnl question. For my own part, I hold it is perfectly right for the Government to make an experiment on this occasion, and to do their best to put a drag upon any condition of affairs which it perceives to be against the interests of the country. At the same time I cannot help feeling that it is really economical laws that will decide the fate of the agriculture of the land iu this country, and we must not expect any bills in Parliament to alter the present state of affairs, (Applause.) People have drawn our attention to the case of small holdings of land in France, Italy, and other European countries. Let us remember that they live under different conditions to us. The land and the climate of these foreign countries are unquestionably more favourable to small hold- ing than in this country. At any rate, we cannot, from experiments made elsewhere, forecast with certainty the results in this country. We must reap our own experience, and all we can do is to endeavour by wise legislation to prop up as far as we can agricultural interest, at the same time not expecting that we can divert them from the natural laws by which they are really governed. Only one word more. Having the honour to speak here this evening as Lord Lieutenant, I most heartily welcome the Bath and West and Southern Counties Sooiety-not that I have any right to do so in Swansea, as you are welcomed here by Sir John Llewelyn and others; but at a time when there has been many different opinions as to the value of many agricultural societies in this country, it is fitting that, when a large and influential Society such as the Bath and West of England visits us, we should assure them that we are quite convinced of the great value they do to the agricultural community. I hope they will leave Swansea as satisfied with their visit a8, I am sure, we in Glamorganshire are. (Applause.) Sir Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P., who was loudly applauded, said Sir John Llewelyn, my Lords and Gentlemen, I may, perhaps, be first permitted to say with what gratification I am sure every Swansea man feels in seeing you, sir, occupying the high position which you now do. Interested largely as you are in lands, having one of the greatest landed properties of our county, and feeling as we do such a deep interest in everything that concerns agri- culture, we think you are only Justly entitled to that high position. (Applause.) I am suM we 1 all desire to acknowledge the gratitude we feel to the Council of this great Society for plaeing you in that position. Sir, you have been kind enough to entrust me with what I may safely say is the toast of the eveuing-" Prosperity to the Bath and West and Southern Counties Society." We welcome them amongst us most heartily we acknowledge the deep debt of gratitude which our own country owes to this great Society. There is probably scarcely a county in England which does not possess its own agricultural Society. We are very proud in Glamorganshire of oar own Coanty Society—a Society dating five years before this ancient Bath and West of Eoglaud Society. Our own Society began in 1772, and this powerful, widespread Society in 1777. I think that it is right and fitting that we should bear testimony to the great, good work which our own old Society has done. We arej able, therefore, from our limited efforts, to appreciate the magnificent efforts of the Bath and West of England Show. We contrast oar puny shows with this grand Show. We know full well the enormous advantage which such shows are, and we thank you and the Council of this Society for coming amongst us to bring home to our agriculturalists the high standard of every class. If we visit the Showyard we there see that every class of animal and every class of implement is represented in its perfection, and we know that the visits of our agriculturalists to that Showyard cannot but be productive of immense good to them. If they desire to see animals of any kind exhibiting in the highest standard of perfection, they will find them in that Show, and I feel sure they will come forth and bo able more accurately to acquire many of these fine breeds of animals which are exhibited. Passing down the central avenue of the Show, and to the right and left, are the most magnificent agricultural implements of the day, and if any farmer desires to acquire such implements to best enable him to till the land, he has nothing to do but make his selection at the show. I am sure you have all been im- mensely struck by the working dairies. (Ap- plause). Nothing, I believe, has tended, and is likely to tend, to the improvement of the agricul- ture of the day more than the improvememt of our dairy system. At the show you see dairying carried to the highest perfection. I am sure that mauv a farmer's wife will go home benefitted. by the instruction which she there receives. I am even told that the dairy embraces another' class of husbmdry—(applausethat many au intelligent young farmer makes his observations in that admirably-conducted build- ing, and that he may there, and even does, pro- vide himself with a fitting help-mate, who will assist him in his struggles in life. (Applause.) Well, my lords and gentlemen, I will challenge anyone to point out any branch of agriculture which is not represented in the highest perfection in the Show. I say we are all of us deeply indebted to the Council of this ancient and splendidly-conducted Society for having come amongst us and brought to our doors in the most perfect state of everything connected with agriculture. I am sure you will join with me in most cordially drinking to the prosperity of this Society, and that you will long bear in mind the benefits it has conferred upon our agriculture. I know you all thoroughly value Sir John Llewelyn as your neighbour and as your friend, and that you. are delighted to see him in his present high position. (Applause). The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. Sir John Llewelyn was received with cheers upon rising to respond, which he did in an interest- ing speech. He said the societies of Glamorgan were of old standing. For Wa es there was no so important as the dairying. They had little of cereals in South Wales but plenty of grass, and therefore they would owe much to the Society and its teachings as to the manufacture of butter. They had a great population, and it was the duty of the county of Glamorgan and the county borough of Swansea to take the fullest advantage of the admirable teaching provided by the Society. (Cheers.) Mr Jerome Murcb, Mayor of Bath, gave the toast of The Mayor and Corporation of Swansea." He alluded to the indebtedness of the society to them for the splendid showyard placed at its disposal. The Mayor, in response, briefly thanked the company for the kind way in which the toast had been received, saying that anything done locally had been done with great pleasure. Mr. Thomas, Penrice, then gave the health of the judges, stewards, and other officers of the Society, adding to it the successful exhibitors. Captain Best and Mr, Plowman (Sec.) responded and the company then dispersed.

RUPTURE CURED.—J. A. Sherman, Hernia Specialist 84, Chancery-lane, London, sends his Book, post free, 7d *2571 Mr. David Lewis, the learned Recorder of Swansea, was presented at Court by the Home Secretary at Tuesday's Levee. Sir Francis Wallace Grenfell was, on the Queen's birthday, raised by Her Majesty to the additional distinction of Grand Cross Knight of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, "for services rendered in Egypt." CADBURV8 COOOA.—" Of fall strenth; of a highly economical natore, tree from added starch and sugar,' -Health. [72

The bank rate remains at 2 per cent. Mr. H. M. Stanley is spoken of as a probable condidate for the representation of the Pembroke Boroughs. To OUB READERS.—An Interesting article oa How a young Welsh Member of Puliament serve.) the L rd M Iyor and insulted the Qi-en," is crnwded our. Ir, sh ill appear next week, to. gether with a repurt of Mrs. Havard's ( he lady c, ok, f 19, Mansel-itreei) cookery lectures and demonstrations. "JOSEPH" ATTHS ALBKRT HALL.—On Wednes- day an.l Thursday evenings, Mr. A*tor Bnmd's exquisite cat, cata en titled "Joseph," wis periot-rued at the Albert HhII, but, for want of sp<re thfl extended report is held overfill next w. fk. THE S.S.S.'S FORTHCOMINO Excuasiom TO- PAVILAND CAVE, COLVER HOLE, AND PORT EYNON. The second general excursion for the present season of the Swansea Scientific Society, will give such persons as are interested in archsBjlogv, botany, geology and palm nitology, an opportunity, rarely afforded, of visiting some of the most remarkable placea in the remarkable Peninsula of Gower. The date of the outing haa been fixed for Saturday, the 11th instant. The coaches and brake will start from the Royal Inst tution at half-past eight in the morning, so as to reach the first rendezvous, at Paviland Farm, at about mid-day. At this attractive and little-visited spot, the party will partake of such lunch as each may have brought with theau Thence, the party will proceed to Pavilaud Cave. Paviland Cave must be reached betimes, so as to permit of the party ex, 10 iug the famous Cave dry-shod. After the old-world wonders of the Cave have been seen and descanted upon, the party will walk along the cliffs, under the exper- ienced guidance of Mr. Johns, of Upland4, Sw La- sea, and Mr C. hevan, of Overton, to Culver Hole, and if time permit, will visit on the way Deborah's Hole, Lonir Hole, Chalk Hole, Culver Hole, Porteynon, Smuggler's Hole, the Salt- house, &e. Having gleaned the interest of these mysterious pieces of work, in which nature and man have collaborated, the party will walk to Porteynon, where a substantial tea, with ham and eggs will be provided at the Ship Hotel. It is hoped that the Kev. W. Melland, the rector of Porteynon, will meet the party here, and g;ve them his kindly guidance over the old Church. Taken as a whole, the programme of the day'. outing will be a very good one. Col. Morgan ha.!t promised to say sorrething about the pre historic and more modern encampments of Gower. Mr. ;H. Perkins has also undertaken to briefly tell what is known of the Culver Hole. Other con- tributions are also expected; so that, given a fiae day, this ought to be one of the most successful of the many enjoyable and instructive summer excursions ot the S.S.S.

LOCAL WEEKLY STOCK AND SHARE LIST, SUPPLIED BY STEPHEN P. WILLS, STOCKBROKER, 30, WIND STREiST, SWANSEA. RAILWAYS. Market Priom a. „ tx Paid. Buvers. ae.iers. atock. Barry Bock & Railway £ 10iJ 197 19# lu ±.houdda & Sw'sea Bay io n Bh ^"bent's 100 lo4 106 oiock* Khymnev A QA IQ^ > na Stock, iafi Vaie Divided Stock luO 79J 76 Basks 20 B'stol & West of Ktial'd ltti IOI 50 Capital aud Counties.. io .Jj 3j Glamorganshire Ord'ry 44 5 Glamorganshire Pref'ce af 5! £ 10 Loudon aud Provincial 5 .Naiiunal iiauk of Wales l.< 17?4 jo4 50 Aietro^ol'tan, Biruiiug- 1 hum and ou ma Wales 5 16 hit MISCELLANEOUS. 25 Svv'sea Gas 7i percent. 25 37 33 25 II 7 25 33 34 10 Neath "A"VYaUrw'ks 10 1 tij 17^ 10 i). Davies and Scms lo 10 Pennkyber Coilitiry ..10 5 g 10 li li Vivian & Cc.. A" 8 4 Õ Stock. bwausea fli,rb. 4 p. c. 100 98 99 Stock. Swansea Curp'liol.l St'k 100 109j lljJ 4 Swansea Wj^o.is 4 à i 3 Swansea Snipping 3 ::j 21 4 Swansea Meicii't bijip, 9 4 3; 4 10 Swansea Tramways 10 j 21 1 Swansea Uoft'eo il'»e Co. lIlt 1 Taylor ana Company. 1 | 1 10 Bevan & Co., Ltd.,Ord'y i0 JUH .ol 10 » Pref. 10 10 IOJ Bank rate, 2 per cent.. lixed April 26th, 1142, SlSLLJSftti. Glamorganshire Bank Ordinaries. Kiiondih. and .-Swansea Bay -Railway Ordinaries. James Tucker Ordii.aiies. Weaver and Co., Ltd., Ordinaries. Carmarthen United Breweries 6 per cent. Prelere,w Swansea Coffees. 'I hares s.s. iiubio." 1 .'Share s.s. lie^gio." BUYKiiS. Ulamorsraushire Bank Ordinaries. Aletropo itan Banks. Khondila Ordinaries, Preference and Debsntures. Swansea Hai hour Stock, Swansea GIi-. Anderson, Cox and Co.'s Shares. Taylor aud Co.'s shares. iSTEPHKN P. WILLS. Swansea. Date, Thursday, June 2nd, 1392. Telegraphic Address, Wills, Swansea." [2o M

BIRTHS, MAKltlAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On May 30th, at Llwvneithen, the wife of D. Mansel Gl iabiook, of a daughter, still-horn. f 87^ On 3 st May, the wife of T. Lewis, Bryngwyn Hall, Gorseinon, of a daughter. f287 » On Sunday, the 29th May, at Llansannor Court, Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, Lady Spearman, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On June 1st, 1892, at the Parish Church, Swansea, by licence, by the Rev. John livans, B.A., Gwilym Treharne Jenkins, of the Siale of Nevada, U.S.A., stock-r i-er, second son of the late Rees Jenkins, Bryiigurnos Far II, Margarn, to Edith, second daughter of the late Tnorna* Williams, of Gellylwch Farm, Llanwonno, Glamorgan- shire. [286- On June 2nd, it St. James's Church, by the Rev. Arthur Champion, George Symons Rowling to Mary Frances (Minnie) Thorn is, grand-daughter of the late Griffith Walter, of iwansea, and niece of Mrs. Frances Thomas, of 2, W;il ter-road. [2^74 On the 1st inst., at the Parish Church, Neath, by the Ven. the Archdeacon of Landalf, assisted by the Rev. E. Bnlstrode Pryce, B.A., John Gwyn, Manager London and Provincial Bank. Milf'ird Haven, to Bertha Louise, youngest daughter ■ f the late David Williams, engineer of the Jlelyn Tin-plate Works. Neath. DEATHS. On the 23rd May, at No. 44, Carl ton-terrace, Swansea, Henry Eaton, retired Inspector of Metropolitan Police. Barnet, Herts, and son ot tile late William Eaton, Tne Farm, Penclawdd, aged 52 years. [2 U On the 2;,th inst., at her residence, Dingle Bank, Bowden, Cheshire, Mary Mellor Satterfield, aged 9. years. On the 27th May, at Dylais Fach, Neath, Mary Griffiths, second daughter or the late Lewis Griffiths, Esq., of Ttnisytjerwn, Glatr.orga shire. On the 29th May, sud lenly, at 1' 1, Queen's-eate, Bear- Admiral Richard Charles Mayne, C.B., M.P., aged 6- :=:. -=- Printed by Steam Power, and Published y TgJÇ CAMBRIAN NEWSPAPER COMPANY, Limited, a.t the Office, No. 58, Wind-stroet, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan.—FSIDAT, JUNE 3, 1892.