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THE DEPRESSION IX THE SHIPPING TRADE. The Cliiirl Company's report for the year eTKrng December states that owing to the depres- sion in the shipping trade, which ha3 seriously affected transatlantic business, they are unable to dec-Lire a dividend, and also prevented adding to the insurance fund. They state that their steariers Um'oria and Oregon have been chartered for six months by tha Government with the option of purchase at a price agreed upon.

AGRARIAN OUTRAGE IN IRELAND. Mr Charles Perry,_ of Formela, Ennis, agent to Mr Brady Brown, of New Grove, was fired at on Sunday night near New Grove Lodge when returning from mass. Ha escaped injury, and, jumping from a car in which he was seated, he saw a young man crouching inside an adjoining wah. The police suosequently arrested a young man named Thomas Conheady, whose father Mr Perry recently evicted from a house in Tulla,

JESUITS IN JERSEY. A bill for the expulsion of Jesuits from Jersey •lame on for discussion in the States Assembly, on Tuesday afternoon. Toe Jesuit order in recent years have acquired eons derub.e property on the island, and have established a college. The bill met with considerable o/.position, and after a warm discussion the preamble was thrown out, and the measure consequently fell through,

Sarah Burch, charged rin remand at Woolwich, Tuesday, with rhe murder of John Williams, fhem ib on Hoard the strain t-VtSJs* was "nnrartted ror tria].

SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL. THE JUDGES' LODGINGS QUESTION. THE FINANCIAL BUDGET. The monthly meeting of the Swansea Town Council was held at the Town-ball on Wednes- day, the Mayor (Mr W. Williams) presiding; and there being also present Aldermen Thomas, Tulloch, Glaabrook, and E. R. Daniel; Coun- ■ cillors Barnie, Cady, Freeman, James Jones, W. Richards, Rawlings, Trew, Mason, Edward Bath, E. H. Bath, Rock, D. Thomas, Martin, John Lewis, and W. J. Rees. THE EXPENSES OF THE FIRE BRIGADE. In connection with the minutes of the watch committee, Mr MALIPHANT asked whether any of the insurance offices in the town were authorised to contribute any sums of money towards the expenses of the fire brigade. The MAYOR replied that no contribution was made by any of the insurance offices. The report of the committee was adopted. PROPERTY AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The report of this committee recommended that a site on St. Helen's Field be conveyed to the school board for the erection of schools, subject to a perpetual rent charge of JE65. The minutes gave the folic wing- particulars cf other proceed- ings with respect to a technical college for Swansea:— A letter was read from the Lord President of the Committee of Council on Education stating that the committee would not be prepared to consider the sug- gestions of the cown council until Parliament has had an opportunity of pronouncing an opinion on the bill for the promotion of intermediate education in Wales, which the Vice-President of the Committee of Council hopes to be able to introduce. A letter was also read from the Principal of the University College, Aberyst- with. s«ggestii;g that the Government should be petitioned to introduce at the earliest possible day the intended Welsh Intermediate Education Bill. This committee regret to hnd that whilst grants of money for educational purposes have been made to other dis- tricts in Wales, the question of Government aid for similar purposes in the Swansea district has made dependent on the introduction of the Welsh Interme- diate Education Bill. They, however, thhik it desirable that the Welsh Intermediate Education Bill should be introduced forthwith, and recommend that the borough member be specially asked to use his influence to secure such introduction at the earliest possible date. A copy of this minute to be forwarded to Mr Dillwyn, M.P. In the course of other subjects dealt with in the report, the committee stated that they had inves- tigated a question as to the quality of stone used for the Free Library building, and were of opinion that it was in every way suitable for the purpose.—With respect to judges' lodgings, Mr Forrester not being prepared to reduce the rental of his house, hitherto used as judges' lodgings, the committee proposed that the corporation rent Brooklauds from Mr James Jones at L225 a year, Mr Jones to furnish and decorate the house and provide servants and carriages for the judges. —Alderman Daniel moved the report, which Alderman Glasbrook seconded. — Mr Martin moved that the council petition in favour of Eng- lish Sunday closing, Mr Rock seconding the motion. A discussion ensued, and upon the motion being put, it was announced that ten were in favour of it and ten against. The Mayor then gave his casting vote for the motion, and it was adopted.- Mr Trew, while admiring Brooklands for its situation, said it did not provide sufficient accommodation for two judges. Unless, be added, sufficient accommodation was given to their lordships, Swansea might lose the assizes, which would go altogether to Cardiff.—The Surveyor, on being appealed to, said that Brook- lands was large enough for one judge, but not for two.—Mr Trew then moved that the minute with respect to judges' lodgings be referred back for further consideration.—Mr W. J. Rees seconded the amendment.—Only eight voted for the amendment, which was lost.—Mr William J. Rees then moved that a com- mittee be appointed to go into the whole question of judg-es' Jodg-ings.-Aldermall Tulloch seconded the amendment, but he subsequently withdrew bis name as seconder, and no one else coming forward in that capacity, the amendment could not be put to the meeting. Aldeiman THOMAS moved and Mr MASON seconded an amendment to., the effect that the subject of St. Helen's Field as a site for a school be referred back.—The amendment was carried. The minutes of the property and general pur- poses committee, as affected by the two amend- ments, were then adopted. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. The Public Works and Sanitary Committee stated that plans for the erection of a permanent sanitary hospital on the Tunnel site had been approved of. The committee proposed that henceforth the salary of the public analyst be JB100 a year for services rendered under the Food and Drugs Act, based upon 300 samples; that 6s 81 be paid for all samples analysed above this number, and JE50 per annum as remuneration for testing gas and analysing water and petroleum, the salary for the above work in no case to exceed JB200 per annum, Further, that in addition, for all cases outside of the Food and Drugs Act, the analyst be paid after the rate of one guinea per sample. In connection with this report, that of the medical officer of health was brought up. In this report Dr. Daviss stated :— Th it the population of the borough of Swansea in the middle of the year 1884, estimated on the decennial rate of incre-i.se between 1871 and 1881, wa, 71,224. and the statistical returns of his report had been calcu- lated on that estimate. During the year plans for 190 houses were approved by the sanitary authority. The number of births registered within the district was 2,518, equal to an annual rate of 35'3 per 1,000, a lower rate of increase than any recorded during the previous twenty years. The natural increase in the population of the borough, or the excess of births over deaths. was 1,148. The annual birth-rate in 50 town districts of England aud Wales was 34 9, or 0'4 per 1,000 below the Swansea raie.—The marriages in the superinten- dent registrar's district, which extended beyond the limits of the borough, and which could not be further analysed with any approach to acauracy, were 8v3, against a. previous ten years' average of 851. Of the 2,518 births registered during the year 70 were illegitimate. The deaths of the year were distributed as follows over the several quarters of the year 1st quarter, 35o; 2nd quarter, 355 3rd quarter, 303 4th quarter, 357. The sex distribution was-males, 751 females, 619. The deaths of 10 inmates of the Swansea Hospital, who were brought into the district for medical treatment, were included in the total Huraber, and some of the deaths in the union workhouse be. longed to the extra municipal population. These last were. however, balanced by the deaths in the County Lunatic Asylum of residents belonging to the borough removed thither for treatment. The annual death-rate for the year, including deaths in the hospital of non-residents, was 19-2 per 1,000 excluding such deaths, 19-1 per 1,000. The annual death-rate of Kngiand and Wales in 1884 was 19-55 per 1,000 of the 23 large ton-ns, including London, 21'6; and of 50 other town districts, 20-1 per 1,000. The death-rate in Swansea was, therefore, 2'4 below that of the largest town districts, 0-9 below that of the 50 towns, and fractionally lower than the general death. rate of England and Wales, including the urban and rural populations. As compared with previous years the death-rate in Swansea in 1684 Wd.' 2'7 per 1,000 below the mean of the preceding 10 years, that was to say, 189 fewer persons died in Swansea in 1884 than would have died if the death- rate had been equal to the previous average. The 1,370 deaths included 361 of infants under one year of age, and iniant mortality, measured by the propoitionof such deaths to births registered, was equal to 143 per 1,000, which was 5 per 1,000 below the average of the previous decennial period, and 16-Mr 1,000 below the average of the 50 towns, in which the iufanti e death rate under one year was 153 per 1,000 births registered. B tween the ages of one and 60 years, 737 deaths we-e registered, or 04 per cent. of the total number, a propor- tion identical with that of the preceding year. Among persons aged CO years and upwards, i72 deaths occurred and the annual death rate in England and Wales was 67 3 per 1,000, an l in the 23 large towns, including London, 70"9 per 1,000. The death rate in Swansea of old persons wa.s therefore above the average of the large town-; and of England and Wales genervilv. The avenge age attained by each person who died in Swaiu-ea in 1S84 was 27 years, 10 months, and 11 days. This was an advance on the previous year of rather more than three ye:trs in the average age of each per- son at death, a result due to a low We oi mortality in infants and an increased number of deaths of persoos in advanced life. Mr Freemau, in moving the report, congra- tulated the inhabitants of the borough on its healthy state, as shown in the low death-rate.- Mr Chapman seconded the report. STREETS COMMITTEE. Mr RICHARDS moved, and Mr MASON se- conded the minutes of the waters and sewers committee, which stated that at a meeting on the 31st of last, £ loiter the Ilarbour Trust Engineer, dated 20th March inst., was icacf, stating that after the date thereof the trustees would leave the road from the North Dock Quay Bridge to St. Thomas in the hands of the urban authority to repair and maintain, and that the men hitherto employed by the trustees for this purpose would be removed.—The Town Clerk was requested to report to the next meeting as to any existing agreement between the trust and the corporation affecting this matter. The minutes were adopted. WATER AND SEWIOtS COlfMTTTEE. The minutes of this committee, adopted on the motion of Mr Trew, statel that a letter from the clerk to the rural sanitary authority, dated 16th inst., asking at what price per 1,000 gallons the urban authority would supply Skettv and its neighbourhood with water, was read. The com- mittee were not prepared to undertake the supply during the ensuing summer, but directed the surveyor to report to the next meeting as to the future position of the urban authority to do so, FINANCE COMMITTEE.—THE BUDGET. The report of this committee recon^g-j a f general district rate of 2s Q-j Jn the pound for the present year. it was proposed that the following clerks each receivo an increase of salary to the amount affixed to his name:—Mr Hopton, chief clerk, £ 15 Mr Meager, second clerk, £ 10; and Mr Powell, third clerk,' £ 10. rThp. estimate? of committees were as follows for 1835-86 l-roan Sanitary Corporation. Authority. ,,r ii s. d. £ s. d. i 5'atcn 10,68-4 0 3 578 8 0 I Property 2>615 2 0 195 0 0 W orks and sanitary 2 669 0 0 Streets 15,*967 10 8 >Vacer and sewers.,2' 70 0 0 Finance & 526 10 0 0 (j Open spaces 826 12 0 S20,6o245 £<t7.434 18 8 Mr Burnie, in moving the report, thought is 'I was quite possible that a supplementary estimate would have to be brought up. Unle-s the com- mittees could curtail their expenditure another 3d in the pound would have to be added.—Mr James Jones seconded the miiiut:s.—Alderman Glasbrook said that if the town were fairly and properly rated the rate need not be more than 2s 3d in tie pound.—Mr ilaliphanfe opposed the proposed increase of salaries, and moved, as an amendment, that the report, with the exception ¡ of the miaute dealing with salaries, be adopted.— Mr W. Richards seconded the amendment, but it was lose, only seven voting for it.—The minutes were then adopted, aud the council adjourned.

At Burnley on Monday, Wm. Knucky, a carder, and Sarah Shorrocks, a rover, were remanded on the charge of setting fire to Meisr3 Shepherd and I Graham's mill, which was alrnosi destroyed on Sunday, and damage to tha amount of about £ 30 000 wn3 done. Evidence was given to the effect chat the premises were left safe, and all the doors secured on Saturday, and that during the fire the prisoners were seen to leave the mill, I wh?re they bad been employed. Mrs Georgina Weldon, who Is being treated as a first-class misdemeanant, was on Monday removed from Milbank Prison to Hoiioway. She was driven to the gaol in a four-wheeled cab, bf 5. female wall, as mall warder,

THE PROGRESS OF METHOD- ISM AT SWANSEA. .1 OPENING OF NEW StJNDAY SCHOOLS. At Swansea on Wednesday, the Mayor (Mr Councillor Williams), Sir Hussey Vivian, M.P., and several members of the corporation took part in the opening of spacious Sunday Schools, which occupy the site of the old British Schools, and adjoin Wesley Chapel, in College-street. The chapel was erected some forty years ago, and a small schoolroom was provided in the basement under the chapel. This accommodation has for many years been inadequate, and the trustees some time ago decided to purchase the freehold site of the British Schools, and erect thereon commodious Sunday school premises, on the classroom system. The new school premises are designed to harmonise with the architecture of the chape!, and form an imposing addition to it. The whole of the Goat-street elevation is built of Quarrella stone. The basement floor con- v tains boys' and girls' separate entrances, cloakrooms, lavatories, &c., a ladies'- room, library, and infants' room. Above the basement is the large audience room, which will accommodate about 550 persons connected with the audience room there are twelve class rooms, each accommodating from 20 to 30 scholars. The builder was Mr McGaul, of Bridgend. The leaded glazing was supplied by Messrs John Hall and Son, Bristol, and the paint- ing and decorating by Mr A. T. Prichard, Swan- sea. The whole has been carried out under the supervision of the architect, Mr. Edward Bath, and the total cost will be about £5,500. Tha ceremony commenced with the formal opening of the doors of the building. The door of the boys' school was opened with a silver key, by Mr W. P. Wetne, and Mrs Lloyd opened the door of the girl's school. On the company assembling in the schoolroonf,- The Rev. C. H. Lr.oYD, superintendent of the circuit, said the object of the schools was to provide accommodation for the three [ hundred scholars who were unable to find room in the old school, and it was intended to improve the adjoining chapel. This would cost about £5,000. The schools had cost JB5,500, and towards this £2,200 had been sub- scribed.—The Mayor alluded to the good work Sunday-schools had done in Wales, and declared the schools open, and hoped that the blessing of God would rest on these who would meet there. (Applause.) Sir HussEY VIVIAN, Bart., M.P., said that the work they were present to celebrate was of the utmost importance, not only for the present but for the future. There was no subject which was of more importance than the education—and especially the religious education—of the young. No doubt the danger of the present system was that it might become too secular, but that danger was met and, to a large extent, avoided by the efforts of the various religious bodies. The schools were in the centre of a dense popula- tion, and he knew full well the trustees wished, as far as possible, to bring home to all children the great truths of the Christian religion and he could feel fully certain that nothing but the truths of the Christian religion would be taught within those walls. That was a satisfaction he always felt when he took part in the extension of buildings belonging to the great Nonconformist bodies. There was one thing he hoped would not be taught in that school, and that was the Athanasian Creed. (Hear, hear.) The hon. baronet then alluded to an anonymous attaok which had been made upon him in a Tory local paper. The writer said he (Sir Hussey) had stated that he did not believe in the Athanasian Creed, and that whenever it was read he sat down with his eyes closed. It was utterly untrue that he ever stated he sat down and closed his eyes. He always stood, but did not recite the Creed. (Applause.) Then the writer said that he (Sir Hussey) disbelieved the Atbanasian Creed. Such an assertion would not be a fitting one, because there were some parts cf the Cieed which, in common with everyone, he believed. (Hear, hear.) But there were things in the Creed which he did not believe, particularly the damnatory clauses. Having apologised for referring to the subject on that occasion, the hon. baronet said he was quite certain that within those walls nothing would be taught but the sound, plain, simple truths of the apostles. (Applause.) He hoped God's blessing would be poured down on the undertaking, and prayed that success might attend the great efforts the congregation had made. (Applause.) The EX-MAYOR (Mr Burnie) also expressed his pleasure at being present. The Rev. T. W. COOK proposed a vote of thanks to the mayor, and the motion having been seconded, the proceedings terminated. In the evening there was a public tea, and afterwards a meeting was held, when Alderman Tnlloch, the Revs. Tho?. Owen, L. Parkyn, C. H. Floyd, and others spoke.

SIR J. J. JENKINS, M.P., ON SWANSEA'S FUTURE. At the conclitsion of the monthly meeting of the Swansea Town Council on Weduesday, the mayor (Mr W. Williams) entertained the mem- bers to the customary champagne luncheon, which was attended by several guests, including Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P., Major Carey, and Dr. Parsons, the two latter gentlemen being Local Government Board inspectors, who were on official business at Swansea at the time. After the healths of Major Carey and Dr. Parsons had been given by the Mayor and acknowledged, his Worship proposed the toast of Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P.—The honourable gentleman, in the course of replying, said that he had spent very many happy hours in the Swansea Town Council, and occasions such as that made him experience a regret that he was away from those with whom be had been so long associated. He had been talking to the gentlemen connected with the Local Government Board about the im- portant position which Swansea was likely to occupy in the future. People were naturally optimists when they spoke about their native town, but in attending a recent meeting of a committee of the harbour trust, he had been very much struck with the enormous increase which had taken place in one branch of the business of the Dort. In one branch alone the increase in the shipments has been three times as much as at this time last year. Within the next three weeks the powerful dredgers employed would have completed the works, and at Swansea they would have a port second, perhaps, to none in the kingdom. He believed that the Great Western Railway Company had at last opened their eyes to the great importance of Swan- sea as a port. Within the next five months they had reason to believe Swansea would be brought within a fh-s hours' railway journey of London, whilst the town was 24 hours nearer to New Y ork than the metropolis. It was, there- fore, unnecessary for him to point out what a great future there was before the town. (Applause.) The health of Mr Hunter (agent of Lord Jersey) was next drunk, and in conclusion Major Carey proposed the mayor, who duly responded, and the proceedings terminated.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS IN AUSTRALIA. Alfred Shaw, one of the managers of the tour of the English cricketers in Australia, arrived in Notfingham on Saturday. In tha course of conversation Shaw said that ha had not played in a single match during the tour. The reason was that the other bowlers had done so well that there was no reason for his appear- ance < in the field. With regard to the dispute with the Australian team that was in England last summer, he mentioned that even before their refusal to meet the English side thev were unpopular in the colonies. They were not held in much esteem before they left, and on their return from England they did not meet with the reception that might have been aufci- cipated. The Australians had planneJ a tour for themselves is the colonies, and they objected to the Interference with their arrangements caused by the appearance of the Englishmen. They held out for half the gate money when overtures were made for them to play the Englishmen, and moreover, wanted to pick New Year's Day and January 26 for the games, those day? being general holidays in Melbourne and Sydney, where the matches were to be played. They were offered 30 per cent. on tho "gates," providing the Englishmen could choose the dates, but they refused to accede to this arrangement, although after the pressure of public criti- cism had .beeu brought to bear upon them they offered theirj services for expenses. Shaw and Shrewsbury accepted, but left the associations to pick representatives. The match at Adelaide against Murdoch's eleven was not a matter of arrangement between the two elevens. The cricket association in Adelaide had arranged to pay the English £ 450 to play Murdoch's eleven, and the latter received precisely the same sum. Murdoch and the others had been in town three weeks before the game, but although tha Englishmen had to travel 1^0 miles imme- diate Iv £ lore the encounter they won by eight wickets. Altogether Murdoch's side has been so thoroughly condemned in the matter that the cricket associations or the colonies have decided to p:ck the next Australian team for England themselves, Shaw thinks that Ulyett has been one of the mainstays of the side. Briggs and Peel have also done remarkably well, while Hunter's wicket keeping has been admired all through, the colonists voting him the best wicket- keeper they have ever seen. The remainder of Suaw's team sail from Adelaide in the Potosi.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE CRICKET SEASON. The Nottingham Colts' match on Easter Monday saw the commencement of the cricket season, the Nottingham eleven, in accordance with a long-established custom, meeting the Colts of the county at the Trent Bridge Ground, Not- tingham. As several of the most prominent Nottingham cricketers are members of the team, which has just concluded a tour in Australia, the county side on Monday was far below its usual strength. Despite this fact, however, the Colts had all the worst of the day's play. Rain pre- veiited a start being made at the ordinary time, and it was nearly two o'clock before the game began. An euly luncheon having been taken meanwtiile, the Colts, as is always the case, were seut in first, and on rather a slow wicket they could do nothing again-t the Una bowling of C. Shore and Walter Wright,

LIBERAL MEETING AT NEWTOWN. Mr HanLury Tracy, M.P., presiding at a Liberal meeting at Newtown on Tuesday, said none could deny that the Russian advance on I India was a very serious matter, and thought all must acknowledge the decisive measures which the Government had taken to resist them. Lord Ripon's Indian administration had been vindi- cated by the native princes offering their assist- ance. He thought it was not the wish of Welsh- raeu that they should withdraw from the Soudan until they could do so consistently with the honour and dignity of the kingdom. I

f LOCAL BOARD ELECTIONS. 7 PONTYPRIDD. On Tuesday the result of the Pontypridd Local Board of Health election was made known ns follows:—Unopposed—SI. Cule, Town Ward H. Hopkins, Graig Ward J. James, Treforest Ward. The two first gentlemen were old mem- bers. Contested—W. White Phillips, Rhondda, 187; M. Jone-3, Rhondda V/ard, 154; Aaron Cule, 100. The first gentleman was returned, Mr A. Cule being the old and defeated member. YSTRADYFODWG. The declaration of the election results in the Ystrad Board of Health district was made public on Tuesday No. 1 ward—E. Evans (old member), 1,102 (elected); W. Samuel, 371 (not elected). No. 2 ward—Evan Davie* (unop- posed). No. 3 ward—D. W. Davies, 618 (new member, elected); George Knell, 427 Edmund Thomas (withdrawn). No. 4 ward-Thomas Griffiths, 700 (elected, old member) W, Davies, 404; and Samuel Smith. 158 (not elected). No. 5 ward—W. R. Perrott (unopposed). MERTHYR. Only two wards were contested and as the results of the polling the personnel of the J board remains unchanged. In the Town Ward, Mr David Davies, of the Glebeland, secured 1,012 votes, as agamst 531 recorded for Mr John Gabe, by whom he was opposed. In the Peny darren Ward, Mr John Plews had 743 votes, and Mr Thomas Williams, of Gellyfaelog, who sought to displace him, 682. YSTRAD. On Tuesday evening the result was declared as follows :—No. 1 Ward—Evan Evans (late Pencelli Hotel, Treorky), 1,102; Wm. Samuel, Treorky, 377. No. 2 Ward—Mr E\an Davies, Ffrwd Villa, unopposed. No. 3 Ward—D. W. Davies, 618; George Knill, 427; Edmund Thomas had withdrawn. No. 4 Ward—Thomas Griffiths, Cymmer, 786; Wm. Davies, Coedcae, 404; Samuel Smith, 158. No. 5 Ward—Mr Wm. Rosser Perrot, unopposed. We have been reqtwsted by Mr Evan Evans to publish the following communication, addressed to him on the subject of the Ystrad Board Election :— Dear Sir,—With respect to the allegation that some papers WCN tampered with by can\"aS:3er" on your behalf I beg to say that in cases where papers had been altered, that is to Ni.y where the vokr had first of all voted for olle candidate and then for iha other, I rejected those votes altogether, so that YOIl couid not have securect your majority by tampered vows, if there were any.—Yours truly, Jons DAVIF.S, Returning Officer. Brynfcdwan, Tivlierl.eri, 8th April, 1885 LLANELLY. The counting of the votes took place on Tues- day, with the following result:—No. 1 Ward— Elected: Henry Thomas, 817; Ernest Trub shaw, 809; Robert Margrave, 746; Joseph Maybery, 718; John Randell, 615; Henry Baker, 562. Non-elected J. Beavan Phillips, 518; D. R. Williams, 308. No. 2 Ward- Elected: Daniel Davies, 1.032; Richard Nevill, 862; W. M. Stewart, 794 Dr. J. A. Jones, 719 Wm. Thomas, 596; Wm. Howell, 536. Non- elected John Hopkins, 500; John Harris, 446 F. G. Gough, 354 D. C. Parry, 219. The poll for No. 3 Ward had not been declared wheu our parcel left. RHYMNEY. The result of the local board election, which has caused more than the usual amcunt of interest, is as follows J. R. Williams (Non- conformist), 712; T. W. Evans (B.), 682; Jenkin Thomas (C.), 649 Jenkin Mathews, 636 John Edwards, 560 Wm. Jackson, 393 W. Griffiths, 156 John Curtis, 130. The result has beeu received with considerable surprise, TREDEGAR. The returning officer, Mr J. A. Shepard, de- clared the result of the poll shortly after 2 o'clock on Wednesday, as follows :—Elected Benjamin Williams, draper, (old member), 1,009 John Reynolds, agent, (old member), 1,006; Henry Bowen, collier, (new member), 967; W. H. Williams, hotel keeper, (new member), 967. Non- elected John Evans, agent, 332; L. P. Gravenor, inn keeper, 822 David Rees, inn keeper, 773. The temperance party ran Messrs B. Williams and Henry Bowen. General regret is felt that Mr Gmven0r who has been a most zealous member, is not elected. There were 478 spoiled papers. RISCA. The result of the polling for seats on the local board is as follows:—Messrs E. A. Taylor, 632 G. J. Brooks, 631 D. W. James, 592 and A. E. Robathan, 498. The first three, who were the retiring members, were elected. COLEFORD. The result of the poll was declared late on Tuesday night as follows:—T. Porter, 274; H. B. Trotter, 215; M. Kear, 224 S. Hughes, 168 J. Brown, 182; P. H. Homer (withdrawn). 116. The first three gentlemen are elected, Messrs Porter and Trotter being old members. AWRE AND BLAKENEY. The counting of voting paper for the election of three members was conducted on Wednesday at the board room, at the Swan Temperance Hotel. Mr L. A. White (chairman) was the returning officer, and Mr M. F. Carter (clerk to the board) was also present. The three retiring members— Messrs Clarke, Clayfield, and MitcheII-offered themselves for re-electiou, and Messrs W. A. Hurle, F. Baber, and C. Ebborn were alaI) nominated. Nearly all the papers were returned, and the following was the result of the voting :— Francis Baber, 172; Henry Clayfield, 164; Themas Clarke, 129; W. A. Hurle, 110 Charles Ebborn, 89 Edwin Mitchell, 47. The result was received with some surprise. Mr Baber formerly held a sent, and Mr Mitchell was an old member. Objection had been laid against Mr Hurle, on the grounds that his nominator, Mr J. H. Hands, manager of the Blakeney Brewery Company, was not duly qualified as A ratepayer to nominate a candidate. Placards were freely circulated to the effect that Mr Carter, the clerk, had advised that the objection was bad. Mr Hurle, however, having come out fourth, has lodged an objection with the returning-officer on the ground that the nominator oi another candidate had reported that his candidature was illegal, and that if elected he (Mr Hurle) could not take his seat. A good deal of interest is attached to this election, the district being divided between agriculturists and traders. The former have returned their candidate at the top of the list. BLAENAVON. Seventeen candidates were nominated for the five vacant seats on the local board. The whole of the retiring members sought re-election. The following is the list of votes given to each can- didate as declared on Tuesday evening. Those marked with an asterisk being the retiring mem- bers :—Elected *Stephen Barnell, 904 H. C. Steel, 737 *YVilliam Burgoyne, 655 'Charles Prosser, 506; and Joseph F. Bennett, 440. Non- elected:—Rev. W. Rees, 335; John Whitney, 385; Thomas Williams, 319 D. P. Lewis, 305 Charles White, 303; *Thomas Edwards, 293 Charles Jordan, 272; Wm. Davies, 238; Eli Williams, 192; B. H. Cook, 123; Wm, Snook, 168 and Elon Payne, 107. RESOLUTE PROTEST OF RHONDDA LIBERALS. At the meeting of the Rhondda Liberal Three Hundred Executive on Tuesday night, held under the presidency of Mr W, Jenkins, Ystradfechan, a strong protest was urged against certain alleged malpractices by canvassers at the Local Board election for Yatradyfodwg to the detriment of Mr Samuel, one of the association candidates at Treorky, and a resolution was was passed sym- pathising with and condemning alleged tampering with voting papers by canvassers at Treorky section. It was held that such misconduct struck at the root of Liberalism.

THE NEATH WATER BILL. PUBLIC MEETING. Another public meeting was held at the Town- hall, on Tuesday evening, for tho purpose of sanctioning or otherwise the opposition by the town council to the Neath Water Bill, and to authorize the expense incurred to be defrayed out of tha borough funds. It will be remembered that the last meeting decided against the resolu- tion, but in the petition for the present meeting it was alleged that the meeting broke up in dis- order and confusion owing to the lateness of the hour. The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Davies, the mayor, who having explained the objects of the meeting, called upon the town clerk to read the requisition and the notice convening the meeting.—Mr F. J. Gibbin said it was asserted that the resolution was not put to the meeting. He heard it put to the meeting, and the mayor declared that it was lost,—Mr Lewis moved the following resolution :— I That this meeting of owners and ratepayers, having considered the provisions of the bill introduced into Parliament to confer farther powers on the Ne^il, Water C„iipany, Vaei'enl pox'd .V.r.gliw m amalga- mate the Neath and Briton Ferry undertakings and to raise allditionalloan anti share capital for the general purposes of the said iJilJ, and being of opinion that such powers, if permitted, wouId be detrimental to the interests of this borough, are of opinion that the bill ought to be opposed, and hereby sanction its oppo- sition by the town council on behalf of the owners and ratepayers of Neath generally. —He said the reason they wished to amalgamate the two undertakings > was to enable those who were in charge of them to make up their ac- counts. The earnings of both undertakings would be taken as one, and the Neath un. dertaking, which was a good one, would be made to pay foe the bad investment at Briton Ferry. —Mr Councillor Phillips seconded the resolution. —Mr Alderman Rowland said it appeared to be perfectly clear from the speeches of Mr Lewis and Mr Phillips that they did not wish to buy the undertaking, and he would like very much to know what it was they really did want, lIt was a remarkable fact that for a long time past they had not received any complaints as to the quan- tity or quality of the water, except from the corporation.—Mr. C. E. Thomas, J.P., said he was anxious to get up a Ratepayers' Defence Association, and he hoped to be able to make freat progress with it before the November election. It was when their representatives came before them every November that it would be of use to them. They could then protest against an ex- travagant expenditure. He hoped that the meet- ing would not vote in favour of the opposition. After further discussion the resolution was put to the meeting, when the Mayor declared the Ayes" had it. Mr Councillor CLARKE said I challenge that. My impression is the H Noea have it. (Cheers.) Let us have a proper division. Mr FLOWER demanded a poll. The MAYOR, in reply to some questions by Mr Thomas, said the polling would take place about the end of this month or the commencement of next. A vote of thanks to the Mayor, which was moved by Mr THOMAS, terminated the proceed- ings,

ENGLISH CHOLERA AT MOUNTAIN ASP The epidemic —— other par1-- ..„ Caegarw is new spreading in lEW 01 the town. The cases are neverthe tar less numerous than they have been, and assume a milder form.

SWANSEA. ACCIDKNT.—A man named Meredith, on Good Friday evening, fell over the quay wall near the Mumbles Station, and broke his leg. He was removed to the infirmary. RUN OVElt AT THE MUMBLES.—On Good Friday evening, amongst those who returned from the Mumbles was a. imtn named Edward M'Evoy, aged 28, till lately a butcher of Neath, in the employ of Mrs Burnell, of Swansea. It is sup- 'I posed that when the train reached Mr Wilmot's, the deceased fell off the train, for he was found lying under it with his legs cut off. Dr. Sibbering was on the train, and at once rendered assistance, and had M'Evoy removed in a passing cab to the hospital. Here he lingered till morning, when he died. Mr E. Strick held an ioquest on Saturday evening, and e vld611CC having been given, the coronor said he thought every care had been exercised by the company, notwithstanding the great amount of traffic their servants had to deal with on that day, and the jury returned a verdict of Acci- dental death." Mr W. Lawrence watched the case on behalf of the company, ARGUE CYCLISTS' SOIREE.—On Monday the annual soiree of tho members of the above club was held at the Albert Minor Hall. The pro- gramma included a vocal and instrumental musical entertainment, followed by dancing. There was a numerous attendanceof members and their friends. YOUNG MKN'.S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—The annual breakfast in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association was held in the Gymnasium on Monday morning. Sir J. J. Jen- kins presided, there being also present the vicar of Swansea, the Rev. V. Young, Rev. J. Bam- ford, of Launcetston, Mr Bellingliam, Mr F. S. Bishop (president), Mr C. Bath, Mr Josh. Hall, Mr James Merry, Mr W. D. Jones, &c. The Chairman, speaking of the value of the gymnasium attached to the premises, observed that Mr Smith, M.P. for Liverpool, and another had cleared off the debt of £5,000 on the gymna- sium in that town, and he tSir John) hoped that a few wealthy men of Swansea would come forward in a similar liberal manner with regard to the gymnasium there. FRM: LIBRA KY COMMITTEE. —At a monthly meet- ing of the Free Library Committee, held on Tuesday, Mc Brock presiding, Mr Chapman brought on a motioa that the sum of JB100 be expended in replacing books, at present in use in the issuing department, which are in an unfit state, and to add certain books to that department of the library. Mr Hert Huxham seconded. Mr Daniel Jones proposed, and Mr Hartland seconded, an amendment to refer the matter to the Book Purchasing Committee. Mr Chapman, with the consent of the seconder, withdrew his motion, and the amendment was put and carried. Mr Councillor Burnie proposed that a branch of the library should be opened,at St. Thomas's, for the east ward, and he asked that a sum of £50 a year should be voted for that purpose. Councillor John Lewis seconded, the motion being supported by Mr Gwynne. It was resolved to refer the motion to a sub committee, consisting of the proposer, seconder, Mr Gwynne, Mr Phelps, and Mr Hartland. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY.—Major- General Carey and Dr. Parsons, inspectors of the Local Government Board, on Weduesday held a.n enquiry at the Guildhall into the proposal of the corporation to borrow £10,000 for the erection of a fever hospital and a slaughter-house, as well as for lighting the town with Bray's lamps. The town clerk and. other public officials suplied the inspectors with information, and they intimated that in due course they would make their report to the Lncal Government Board. LIBERAL MEETING.—In connection with the newly-formed liberal association for the new parliamentary division of Swansea town, a meeting of the electors in the east ward was held on Wednesday evening at the Albert Minor Hall. Mr W. Howells was voted to the chair Mr R. Burnie, ex-mayor, was unanimously elected chairman of the ward and Messrs E. J. E. Mor- ris and D. R. Knoyle were elected joint secre- taries. Forty gentlemen were then selected to represent the ward on the executive committee of the association, and ward committees having been approved, the meeting terminated. FIRE.—Early on Wednesday morning a fire broke out on the premises of Mr A. J. Chappel, fishmonger, of Wind-street. The hose and reel from the fire-brigade station, and the fire-escape were despatched, in charge of Superintendent Holland and Inspector Thomas Jones, and quickly arrived on the scene. The inmates were rescued by means of the escape, and the fire was soon extinguished. It was discovered that it broke out in an upstairs room, and it is said that it was caused by some fire put into a coal-scuttle burning a hole in it and setting alight the floor. STEALING A WAISTCOAT.—At the Swansea police-court on Saturday—before Messrs J. T. Jenkin, M. B. Williams, and J. G. Hall—a clock cleaner, named James McCarthy, of 26, Tontine-street, was sentenced to six months' hard labour for stealing a cloth vest from outside the shop door of No. 42, Waterloo-street, the property of Lewis Nathan. ALLIGCD ILLICIT STILL.—At the Swansea police-court on Monday—before the Mayor (Mr Williams), the Stipendiary (Mr J. C. Fowler), and other magistrates—John Grant McKay, of 14, Greenhill-street, was charged with keeping an illicit still. Mr Roberts, Supervisor of Inland Revenue, who prosecuted, in opening the case, said a. number of utensils were on Saturday discovered in the house of the prisoner, and from their contents he was prepared to swear that impure spirits had been manufactured there. There was a perfect still, and every other neces- sary requisite. The prisoner admitted, in his preseuce, that he had been trying experiments in the still.—Evidence having been given, prisoner was remanded till Thursday for further inquiries and evidence. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—At the polioe-court, on Monday—before Messrs T. Hall, T. Davies, and J. C. Davies—a haulier named Thomas William Jones, of Landore, was fined 10s, including costs, for working a. horse in an unfit state. A NEGLKCTFUL FATHKR.—For neglecting to support his two infant children, a coal-trimmer, named Thomas Thomas, was sentenced to a month's hard labour.

BRIDGEND. SANITARY MEETING.—At an ordinary meeting, held on Saturday, the Rev. F. W. Ecmondes presided. The report of the committee appointed to consider the bye-laws was read to the effect that the committee recommended the addition of the two sections 150-152 of the Public Health Act to the powers of the authority in this district, such sections at present not being in force.—Mr Thomas Rees moved the adoption of the com- mittee's recommendations.—Mr Thomas Thomas seconded, and it was carried.—The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board with re- ference to the formation of a Local Government distriet in the Garw Valley. The chairman con- sidered it desirable to procure the opinion of the several parishes affected prior to coming to any definite conclusion, and it was ultimately agreed to call vestry meeting? in the different parishes, and get acquainted with the views entertained. PETTY SESSIONS.—Rees Williams, of Aberavon, woodman, was on Saturday charged with riding in a train, on the Great Western Railway, with- out procuring a ticket. He was fined £ 1 and costs,—David Bateman, washman, and Alfred Mills, fumaceman, both of Aberavon, were ordered to pay similar penalties for a like offence. —William Parsco, of Pontyrhil, collier, was sum- moned by Superintendent Thomas on the charge of inciting others to assault a constable. He was fined £3. n THE DEFALCATIONS OF AN ASSISTANT-OVER- 8EER.-At the weekly meeting of the guardians of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union, the Rev. F. W. Edmondes presided.—The clerk reported that Mr Ebenezer Davies, stationer, Cowbridge, assistant-overseer for Cowbridge, had absconded. There was reason to fear a deficit in his accounts, but the guardians were protected by the Guaran- tee Association. There were J365 due from Cow- bridge. He had written to the Guarantee Associa- tion that the guardians held them responsible for any deficiency.

NEATH. TOWN COUNCIL.—The usual monthly meeting took place on Tuesday, at the Guildhall, the mayor, Mr Edward Davies, presiding. There was no business of public interest. THE EISTEDDFOD.—The last competition was not over until after 8.30 on Easter Monday even- ing. Out of fourteen parties who competed for the prize of £5 for the best rendering of The Little Church the Mountain party was awarded the prize. The prize for the tenor solo, War, He Sung, is Toil and Trouble," was divided between Mr D. Evans, Brynaman, and another competitor whose name wa,s not gIven. and th.. prize for the Lest singing 01 1/1,3 «o'ro, .9 Pre- suming Slavs," was divided between Mr Evan Thomas, Tre.orkey, and Mr Herbert Jones, Bryn- aman. STEALING A WATCH AND MONEY.—At the borough police-court, on Wednesday, before Mr E. Davies (mayor), and Mr D. Davies (ex-mayor), Edward Morgan, collier, High-street, Neath, was charged with stealing a watch and chain, and cash amounting to £2 lis. He was committed for trial at the assizes, bail being accepted.

TAIBACH. MARGAM DISTRICT LOCAL BOARD. — The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening, Mr A. Pendarves Vivian, M.P., presiding.—The surveyor reported the completion of the first section of the drainage scheme, and the board decided to at once proceed with another section. —There were three applicants for the surveyor- ship, Mr W. Thomas, Gulltcwm (the outgoing surveyor), being unanimously re-elected.—The board expressed great satisfaction that Mr Talbot had now completed the water mains to the north end of the town, and that the further extension of pipes would be proceeded with immediately,

MILFORD HAVEN. THE CHANNEL FLEET.—The Achilles arrived on Friday and took up her position astern of the Great Eastern. The fleet have received orders to sail to-day (Monday). On Saturday evening an entertainment was given under the auspices of the Milford Good Templar Lodge, In the Masonic- hall, by members on board H.M.S. Agiacourt and Northumberland. The hall was crowded.

LLANWENOG. CATTLE. DISEASE.—The cattle disease at Clyn- meherin has recommenced, though not so severe as at its first outbreak. In the last three weeks three yearling heifers have been carried away, the last animal dying cn tha 20ta ?uarca.

LAMPETER. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday, at the boys' school, the teachers of the THJ—and -dL5fcn11 10 present Mr Short, sub- L- of schools, with an album address, upon uis removal from tha district to Leicester. About forty teachers were present, Mr Jones, Felinfach Board School, presiding. The address, which contained the names of the teachers of the: uis- trict, had been executed and illuminated by Messrs Waterlow and Sons, London, and was presented to Mr Short by Mrs Jones, mistress of I tJae infant school, Lampeter,

TENBY. AMATEUR THEATRICALS.—On Monday evening all amateur dramatic performance was given at tho Royal Assembly-rooms, the proceeds to ba devoted to the fund for the widows and orphans of those killed in the Soudan war. There was a crowded house. The piece produced was the burlesque "Aladdin," in whiell th;i following ladies and gentlemen took part:—Emperor, "Mir Richards; Vizier, Mr Bancroft; Pclc- e, Miss Humphreys; Teetotum, Mr Kenworby; Aban- azar, Mr Statham Aladdin, Mrs Leslie Slave of Ring, Mrs Bancroft; Widow Twankey, Mrs Wynter; Princess Badronlbadour, Miss E. Prust. New scenery had been specialiy painted for the occasion, and the band of th'3 Royal Munster Fusiliers gave their services. The lime and gas light effects were very good, and the performance was most successful. Over £ 40 were realised on Monday, aud the performance was repeated on Tuesday night. WORKING MEN'S CLUB.On Tusdny evening an adjourned meeting of the committee, was held at the club-room for the purpose of considering whether it was advisable to longer continue the club. The chair was taken by Air J. A. Jenkins, and there were also present Mr John Leach, hon. sec., Mr Venning, Revs. J. Lewis, andT. livaus, Mr Hurlow, and Mr John Thomas, manager. A statement of account wsa produced by the hon. secretary, showing a deficiency on the half-year of nearly J66. The attendance during the last half year had been very small, and the majority of the committee, who last year undertook to continue the club, seeing that it was not appreciated by the class whom it wa" primarily intended to benefit, declined to commit themselves to further liabilities beyond their subscription. It was resolved that the rooms ba closed until the 30th June, aud that an equal levy be made upon the committee to meet the deficiency during the half- year. If in the meantime a sufficient number of persons come forward to warrant the committee in re-opening the club before the time named, it will be done. The club was built by the lata Mr Clnvrles Allen, and opened by him in 18M, as a place where working men could assemble for mutual instruction and recreation.

BURRY PORT. TIN TRADE.—The first lot of tin sent from fchi* port was shipped on board the Burry s.s. for Liverpool, the shippers being Messrs Chivers and Son, Kidwelly.

CARDIGAN. FUNERAL OF THE MAYOR.—The remains of Alderman Jenkins, mayor of this town, were interred at the family vaults in St. Dogmell's Churchyard 011 Monday last, the funeral being the largest ever witnessed in this locality, there being seveuty-nine carriages and a large num- ber of horsemen. Being an honorary member of the Glautivy Lodge of Oddfellows, the members turned out and headed the cortege, followed by the corporation and officials, with mace bearers draped, a posse of police, theTi the hearse, drawn by two horses, the tenants and employes acting as bearers the carriages, horse- men, and pedestrians followed, extending over about half a mile. Business, though it was a fair day, was entirely suspended in the town, the places of business were closed, and the blinds in all the private houses along the line were drawn during the passing of the procession. The spectators were very numerous. A very large number of beautiful wreaths were laid upon the coffin by relatives.friends, servants,and employes. Through Mr Jenkins's death Cardigan has lost a dear friend, and^ gap has been made that cannot easily be filled by anyone, and his genial face will be long missed in private and public capacities.

KID WELL EISTEDDFOD.—An eisteddfod was held at Morfa Chapel Oil Monday morning and afternoon, Mr David Griffiths, J.P., presiding at both' meeting. The adjudicators were:—Mr W. T. Rees (Alaw Ddu), music; Mr D. Richards, Daneliy, poetry, &c. and Mrs D. G. Owen, fancy work. Mr William Harris officiated as conductor. The principal prizes were awarded as follow :—Juvenile choral singing—Capel Sul party, led by Mr Thomas Owen. Hymn tune— Morfa Congregational Choir. The Morfa Glea Party sang with excellent taste, The Sea hath its pearls" (Pinsuti), and were awarded the prize, no other party competing. The chief prize, for the be-t rendering of Mr D. Jenkins's new anthem, Yr Ysgol Sabbat-hoi," was won by the Morfa Choir, conducted by Mr J. G. Anthony. The other prize winners were — Music — Walter Morgan, A. Harris, Geo. Thomas (Hanstephan), Richard Daniel, Thus. Jones, James Thomas and party, E. Lewis and party, Mary J. Davies, Poetry, &e.—John Reynolds, D. T. Griffiths, Henry Jones (Hanstephan), D. Hughes (Pem- brey), D. Thomas (Cwmbwrla), and John King (Ferryside). Fancy work—E. Beynon. Mr E. V. Davis acted as honorary secretary,

ABERAVON. TOWN COUNCIL. — The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. The Medical Officer re- ported that the death-rate for the month ot March was 12 per 1000 per annum. The tender of the Garw Coal Company for the supply of 1000 tons of gas coal at 9s 9d per ton delivered at Port Talbot was accepted. Messrs Bartlett & Co's tender for supply of a weighing machine for J642 10s was accepted. Councillor Jame3 Davies proposed that the Corporate Seal should be affixed to a petition in favour of Sunday closing in England. Councillor J. M. Smith proposed as an amendment that the petition lie on the table. The number of. members voting for and against the amendment being equal, the Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the amendment.

LLANELLY. QUOITING MATCH.—An interesting match took place at Llanelly on Saturday, between Stewart and McGibbon, the English and Scotch cham- pions respectively, the Englishman winning by some 20 points. LoCAL BOARD.—At the ordinary meeting on Saturday, Mr Rosser in the chair, Dr. Buckley presented his annual report, and said that the death-and-birth rate for last year were alike the lowest he had ever recorded, and that his district had been quite free from epidemic disease. Dr. Buckley resigned the post of gas-tester, which was given to the surveyor, Mr George Watkins. RIFLE COMPETITION.—At the range on Monday a volunteer team captained by Surgeon Thomas shot with a team captained by Sergeant Pascoe, and defeated the latter by 405 points to 404.

LLANDILO. LOCAL BOARD.—Captain Thomas presided at a. meeting on Tuesday evening. The medical offioer (Dr. W. H. Lloyd) urged the board to carry out suggested sanitary reforms The district had for six weeks been visited by an unu8ual epidemic of diarrhœa, which was a fore- runner of cholera, and it behoved the board to be very careful in the exercise of their duties as a sanitary body. In his annual report he called the board's attention to the great waste and serious contamination of water resulting from the tap system used for water-closets, and suggested the use of cisterns be made compulsory in all places.

LLANARTH. SCHOOL BOARD.—At the meeting on Tuesday, Mr Morgan Evans presided.—Mr John M. Howell proposed, and the Chairman seconded, the following resolution, which was passed, "That this board, representing over 3,000 inhabitants, and having a rateable value of £7,600, and composed of 13 members, whilst recognising the difficulties with which the present Government have had to contend, is strongly of the opinion that the tenure of office of the present Parliament should not be allowed to ex pire without placing the Intermediate Education Act for Wales on the statute book, and would view with regret the deferring of this long- promised and much-expected measure to the uncertainties of a future Parliament." A copy of the resolution was ordered to be forwarded to Mr Gladstone, Mr Mundella, and Mr D. Davies, M.P.

LLANBOIDY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION,—At the petty sessions, on Wednesday, Thomas Evans, shoemaker, Llan- falteg, was fined £1 and costs for being in posses- sion of a spear for catching salmon,

LLANILAR. PETTY-SESSIONS.—On Thursday—before Messrs M. Davies, F. J. Waddingham, and Lord Vaughan—Michael Howells, Owmdu, Cwm- ystwyth, labourer, was charged by Edward Lewis, Tymawr, Cwmystwyth, shepherd, with having assaulted him at Cwmdu, on the 20th ult. The defendant on the day in question was in the act; of diverting the course of a brook, to which Edward Lewis disputed hi^ right. Aitol- aumc scuffling, the defsiittaQE inflicted a contused mmca, sibout one inch long, on the complainant's head with a stick. Dr. Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, proved the nature of the wound. Fined £3.-A cioss summons against Edward Lewis for assault was dismissed.

LLANDILO. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. — Captain Thomas presided "at Saturday's meeting of this board, when, on the motion of Mr Strick, it was decided to obtain plans and estimates for a waterworks scheme for Brynaman and adjoining localities in the union. A 9d rate was made for the Cwmaman waterworks district.

CARMARTHEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS,—At the fortnigjitly meeting on Saturday, Mr J. Hughes presiding, it was agreed to ask the sanction of the Local Government Board to the election of a guardian for Abernant parish.—The Clerk reported that Richard Thomas, rate collector and assistant over- seer, had not paid in the last call, about £100. due on February 21st last. He had written to Thomas twice. One of Thomas's sureties wrote on the 1st April to say that his fellow surety and him- self would not be responsible for Thomas after the date of that letter.—The Chairman said that notice was not a valid one, and the sureties could not get out of the responsibility in such an easy method.—The board ordered proceedings to be taken against Richard Thomas. FISHING OFFENCE.—At the county petty- sessions on Saturday, David Jenkins, fisherman, Abergwili, was fined £2 10s for taking the young salmon. SUNDAY OPENING.—Rachel Lewis, Farmers Arms, Llanarthney, was fined £1, and 8s costs, for opening her house on Sunday, 22nd March, and three men were fined for being on the premises,

ItLANGLOFFAU. EISTEDDFOD. — Oa Good Friday, a large eisteddfod was held in the Baptist Chapel of the above place, poesided over by Rev. H. Harries (Afananwy), St. David's. The adjudicator on the essays, poetry, recitation, and singing, wa_a_M» D. L. Jones (Cynalaw), Briton Ferry. Tne chief competition was for singing Great"is Jehovah," by Cynalaw. T'-lo prize waa awarded to the Fishc;j*j,rd Choir. Llangloffau took the prize for the singing of "Glanlorddonen" (J. H. Roberts); Mr B. Griffiths, Priskilly, was awarded the prize for harmonizing an air the Rev. A. Mor- gan took a prize for poetry, and the others are too numerous to mention. Th. eisteddfod was a i ftraadatMowaa,

HAVERFORDWEST. SUDDEN DKATH. -In Hill street, 011 Saturday, Mrs Thomas of Greenhill, near this town, expired suddenly. She was at once removed to the Three Crocus, and an inquest was held, the jury returning a verdict of Death from heart disease." FASHIONABLE MAUHIAGE.—On Wednesday, at St. Thomas's Church, Haverfordwest, Miss Beatrice Scott, second daughter of the Rev. W. Scott, M, A., of WiTliamston House, vicar of Llebech, was carried to Mc Frederick William Storey, M.D., of Strand. The Rev. John Popkin Morgan, vicar of Carew, assisted by the Rev. G. C. lliloers, the rector, officiated. The bride's dress was made of satin and brocaded velvet. She wore pearls and orange blossoms and handsome wreath and veil, and curried a bouquet of orange blossoms and jessamine. The bridesmaids were Miss Scott, Miss M. Scott, sisters of the bride, and Miss L.uisa Vaughan James, wio were attired in costumes of blue Irish poplin, with underskirts of bronze and blue bro- caded velvet, and hats and feathers to match. Each carried a bouquet, the gift of the best man, andworeagoid bangle, the gift of the bride- groom. The happy couple after breakfast left for London, en route for Switzerland.

RHAYADER. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—The returning officer (Mr G. M. Jarman) leports that the following persons have been nominated for the offiee of guardian of the poor for the various parishes of I the Rhayader Union Abbey Cwmhir—Thomas Pugh, Dwyntn and Edward Williams, Cwmhir; Cefnllys— Edward Careless, Rock Hotel House and Wm. Boulter, Nantdu Farm O.vmdauddwr —John Edwards, New House and Edward Tliom-ts, Lhmfadag Isaf: Llanbadarn Fawr— Wm. Jones Cefnpenarth; Llaufihangel Helygen — J«.m s Plainer, Great House; LkuiA'ithwl— Thomas Hughes, Cefn; and Hugh Price, Tycwtta; Li-myre-Richard Jenkins, Cwm; pnd David Uavies, Cerrigrbae; Nantmel—Rev. Thomas Jiunes Thirl-vall, R.D., Vicarage; David Lloyd, Arg^ediawi and JohnPugh, Upper Rhvmney Rhayader—Rees Edwards, Ddol; and "Richard Morgan, Rhayader; St. Harmon's—William WilUams, Bwlchgwyn; and John Powell, Ci trn^uadd. There are very few changes in the representation this year, and there will be no .jiitest in any parish.

PONTYPRIDD. On Sunday evening last a funeral sermon in :o rnoiy of the late Dr. Hopkins was preached at Uurmel New English Baptist Chapel, by the Pastor, the Rev. B. D. Johns, Periauder. The discourse based on the words" Luke, the be- loved physician," was delivered to a very large rind appreciative audience. All present were in full sympathy with the deserved tribute paid to tlie memory of one so highly and generally esteemed. It is intended to publish the discourse, together with a biographical sketch of the de- oeased gentleman. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meet- ing was held on Wednesday, under the presi- dency of Mr Aaron Cule.—Mr E. C. Spickett (clerk) submitted the following draft resolutions for the consideration of the board :—That cer- tain alterations and additions at the workhouse be carried out, in accordance with plans ap- proved by tha Local Government Board, at an expenditure not exceeding £5,000, the amount, or such part thereof as may be necessary for the purpose, to be borrowed aud secured by a charge on the common fund of the union, and repayable with interest in the manner provided by the statutes on that behalf. Mr Spickett declared that the matter was urgent, and needed settle- ment as soon as was possible, in order that the work might be proceeded with.—Mr Tolfree, Treforest, protested that as there were but few guardians present, the subject should be ad- journed for a fortnight, and this was ultimately agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF INCOME-TAX COLLECTORS.— On Wednesday the following gentlemen sat as iacornetax commissioners at the New Inn Hotel to make the appointment of collectors :— Judge Gwilyrn Williams, Mr John Davies, (Brvafedwen), Mr Ebenezer Lewis, Mr Thomas Williams (Giog), Dr. Morgan (Havod), Rev. D. W. Williams (Fairfield), Evan John (LIan- trlssant), and John Evans (Crofta). The appli cants were for Ystrad—Mr Elias H. Davies, Mr Jenkin Davies, and Mr Evan Llewellyn Vantwit-Mr Evan Griffiths Llatiwonno—Mr Evan Grimths and Mr John Morgan; Vestry Hall—Mr Richards (Mountain Ash) and Mr Shipton. The final appointments were vested by the commissioners :—For Ystrad—Messrs E. H. Davies and Jenkin Davies; Llantwit-Mr Evan Grimths Llanwonno—Messrs E. Griffiths and John Morgan. DISGRACEFUL ASSAULT,—At the police court, on Wednesday—before Mr Ignatius Williams, stipendiary magistrate, Rev, D. W. Williams, M.A., Fairfield, Judge Gwilym Williams, Mr Evan John, and Dr. Morgan—Elias Rogers was sentenced to hard labour for two months for in- decently assaulting Elizabeth Short, a little girl of eleven years, at Tonteg. BASTARDY CASE AGAINST A LLANTRISSANT POLICEMAN.—Frederick Row, police-constable, Llantrissant, was summoned in an illegitimacy case by Selint Liddicoat. Mr D. Rosser appeared for complainant, and Mr Rhys (Morgan and Rhys) for defendant. The particulars of the case are too museousto reproduce, and there was a great deal of cross-swearing. Defendant had had one illegitimate child before. After a very long hearing, the bench said that they must make an older for 2s 6d a week, but they gave permissionto appeal. ALLEGED iioBBERY WITH VIOLENCE. — James Gowrie, William Rees, and Samuel Rees were commit'ed for trial on a charge of robbing Wil- liam Howells, Ynyshir. of valuable personal properties. Prosecutor lost the train home on Easter Monday night, went to Llanganna to seek lodgings, and made enquiries of Gowrio. An adjournment was made to a public-house stable, where, it was represented, two of the three men held the prosecutor whilst the others made a transfer of the valuables. LLANTWIT SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meet- ing was held on Tuesday at the Graig Schools, Pontypridd, under the presidency of Mr James Richards. The only matter of general interest discussed was the draft petition sent from England for presentation to Parliament, advo- cating the general closing of public-houses on Sundays.—Mr D. Leyshon (Graig), vice-chairman, proposed that the petition lay on the table.—Mr Bryant (Llantwit) seconded the motion.—Tha Chairman moved as an amendment that the petition be adopted.—Mr D. Rosser seconded the amendment. —Upon a division, the chairman, Mr James Roberts (Treforest), and Air Rosser voted for the petition; and Mr Bryant, Mr Leyshon, and Mr D. Evans against it.—The Chairman then gave his casting vote for the petition, which was ordered to be signed on behalf of the board.

ABERDARE. A VIOLENT SOLDIER.—At the police-court on Tuesday, Thomas Garden, an army reserve man, was charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the Iron Bridge Inn, Aberdare, on Saturday, and also with assaulting the police whilst in the execution of their duty. He was fiued 5i and costs for refusing to quit, or seven days in default; and 10s and costs or 10 days for assault- ing the police. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—The monthly meeting was held at the Temperance Hall, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr R, Pardoe occupied the chair, and there wa3 a fair attendance. Mr J. W Piothero proposed that a petition be sent to the Board of Works setting forth the want of accom- modation at the post office, which compared un- favoumbly with that of other towns. Some dis- cussion ensued, and eventually it was decided to forward a petition to the Postmaster-General, pointing out what was required, and that an extremely large number of visitors would probably visit the town during tho forthcoming eisteddfod. Mr D. Davies (Canon-street) moved that a dinner be held in connection with the chamber, and a small committee was appointed to arrange the necessary details, Mr Evan Thomas again drew attention to the Commercial-street crossing, and complained that although the directors of the Taff Vale Com- pany had promised some abatement of the inconvenience felt by the public, nothing what- ever had been done. The president and Mr Evan Thomas were appointed a deputation to wait upon the members of the board of health, for the purpose of seeking their co-operation. DEATH OF MR LEWIS GRIFFITHS.—Mr Lewis Griffiths, ironmonger, died on Wednesday after- noon, after a somewhat long and painful illness, at his residence in Clifton-street, Aberdare. The deceased was prominently connected with the Calvinistic Methodists, being head deacon at the Trinity Chapel, and he was also a popular tem- perance advocate,

HAFOD. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. — The annual musical festival in connection with the Congregational Churches of Porth, Cymmer, Ynyshir, and Hafod was held at Hafod on Monday. The conductor was Mr Thomas Howells (Hywel Cynon), Abera- l man. The services were well attended, and the singing was very creditable. Messrs Thos. Lewis (Hafod) and J. John (Ynyshir) accompanied, and the Revs. James (Porth), Thomas (Cymmer), and Williams (Hafod) presided at the different meet- ings. Speeches were delivered by Messrs Idris Williams and E. Rees (Portli), J. R. Jones (Ynyshir), Morgan Davies and Thomas Lewis (Hafod), and Llewelyn Williams and Thomas Griffiths (Cymmer),

FERN DALE. SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS.—The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new Salvation Army barracks was performed on Saturday after- noon by Mr Dyke, of Penarth, who placed his watch upon the stone as a contribution towards the building fund,

MERTHYR. WOUNDING.—At the police-court, on Saturday (before Dr. Probert and Mr Thos. Williams), Edward Te- rett was charged on remand with wounding Ann Evans, and also witn causing grievous bodily harm to Evan Evans, her hus- band, at Twynyrodiu. The woman sustained a serious cut on the head by a tin thrown by the prisoner, and some slacked lime which it con- tained entered the eyes of the male prosecutor, and for a time deprived him of sight. yVhen the case was first before the court, the stipendiary suggested that, as he did not consider the prisoner had any intention to produco the harm which resulted, the case might very well bo settled by his paying the injured party fair com- pensation. A satisfactory solatium having been paid them during the adjournment, they were now prepared to withdraw from the prosecute and the prisons waa C'JP.SSQUCHtly discharged. TRESPASS.—John Jones was finedv10s and costs for trespassing in search of game on land belong- ing to Mr W. T. Crawshay. BREAKING INTO A WAREHOUSE.—John Harris, fireman, Gaedraw, Merthyr, was convicted of breaking and entering a warehouse belonging to the mortgagees of the Plymouth Company, and stealing a quantity of steel, and he was directed to pay a fine of £ 3, or go to prison for seven days. —Two boys, charged with the same offence, were I acquitted,

j NEWPORT. ST. STKPHKN'S CHUHOH.-Sir George Elliot, .OarU, M.P,, has promised £100 towards the liquidation of the debt of £350 remaining on this new church. An effort is being made to raise the rest of the money. INQUEST.—Mr Knox Richards (deputy coi otief ) on Saturday svooiiig; !ro!d an iriquest 011 the body CM. u Mun Connors, who fell into the Alexandra Duck on Thursday evening. Deceased ,was en- gaged as hobbler on board a steamer, and in as- cending the ladder on his return to the ship from partaking of supper, he missed his footing and fell into the water. Verdict, "Accidental death." VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE.—The members of the local companies of the Third Monmouthshire Rifte Volunteer Battalion assembled at their drill hall on Sunday morning for a church parade. Major Williams was in Command. About 140 members were present, headed by the two bind-, which played the Easter hymn along the route. The corps proceeded to St. \lark's Church, where the sermon was preached by the vicar and chaplain, the Rev. T. LI. Lister. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the members of this board was held at the workhouse on Saturday, the chairman (Colonel Lyne) presiding. There was a good attendance. The principal busiuess was the consideration of a motion for changiug tha hour of meeting from 12 to 11 a.m. Twenty-seven members had, it ap- peared, signed a requisition in favour of the j change, as being more convenient to themselves, and Mr H. L. Morgan formally proposed a reso- lution.—Mr Price moved an amendment that the hour remain the same, but on a division five only voted for it, and 19 against. The change of hour was, therefore, carried. SUDDEN DEATH OF A GIRL.—Early on Satur- day morning a servant girl, named Anuie Parker, in the employ of Mr William Christophers, Go!d- topn, died suddenly. The deceased seemed unwell the preceding day, and some remedies were given her. She, however, got rapidly worse, and although i)r Brewer was sent for, his services were of no avail. An inquest was held in tha evening, before Mr Knox-Riciiards, deputy- evening, before Mr Knox-Riciiards, deputy- coroner. Deceased had been in Mr Christophers' servk>e for three years, but complained of pains I in the chest and of violent headache. The jury I returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes." RUN OVER BY A 'BUS.—Tho large number of persons who visited Tredegar-park on Good Friday, caused a. great increase in vehicular trwtno 011 the Cardiff-road. In the evening, as out! of tlHI Alexandra Omnibus Compioy's 'bus-its was returning from the park, a little fellow named Maurice Welsh, eight years of age, in the act of leaving a vehicle goiog ill an opposite direction, fell under the wheals of the 'bus, and both wheels passed over his body. He was removed in a trap to his parents' house, 28, Courtybella-terrace, where he received medical attention. THE DANGERS OF STREETS.—A puddler named William Jeremiah, Blaiua row, Abertillery, slipped 011 a piece of orange peel as he was passing near the Greyhound Inn, High-street, Newport, on Alunlay evening, and fell and fractured his leg. He was in liquor at the time. He is now an in-patient of the infirmary. FOUND DROWNED. — Early on Monday the body of Samuel Sutherland, boiler maker, 12, Temple-street, was found on the grid- iron belonging to the Newport Harbour Commissioners, on the east side of the river, and was conveyed to the Bridge Inn, pending an inquest. The deceased did not return home on Mon- day night, and enquiries were instituted as to his whereabouts. His widow and children, from whom he lived separate, are residing in Ireland. INQUEST.—Mr Coroner Edwards held inquests Oil Wednesday afternoon, on the bodies of John Thomas, wharf foreman of the Patent Nut and Bolt Company, and Samuel Sunderland, boiler- maker, the circumstances of whose deaths have been already recorded. Thomas was knocked off the wharf by a movement of the steam crane, and died shortly after being admitted to the infirmary. Complaint was made by a witness as to the difficulty of procuring medical aid, but the coroner said that that was a matter about which he could not inter fere.—A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned and in the case of Sundeland, who appeared to have missed his way after visiting tha Athletic Football Ground on Monday even- ing, after seeing the fireworks, an opsu verdict was returned. ALLEGED THEFTS.—At the borough police- court on Wednesday, before Messrs R. F. Woollett (in the chair), R. W. Jones, and R. G. Cullum. Walter Frederick Rogers was charged with steal- ing a rule, a screw driver, and a. chisel. He was also charged with committing several thefts by the county police. The Superintendent asked for a remand, not having the whole of the evidence complete. The defendant, it appears, is a desperado, having been sentenced to three several terms of imprisonment, one for breaking into the railway station at Risca. He had also once escaped from Cardiff gaol. Defendant was re- manded till Friday, then to be charged at the borough, and then handed over to the county authorities, to be dealt with by them on Satur- day. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. — Francis John Dufferin was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly, and assaulting P.C. Smith. P.C. Thomas said on Saturday night he found the defendant in Commercial-road making a disturb- ance. He went up to him and requested him to go away, and he then became very furious, and bit the witness's hand severely. He said he was a "Yankee coon," a.nd could do a little rough work. He also struck witness on the head, and when he remonstrated he said he would repeat the dose. They then fell down, and P.C. Smith came to his assistance. This officer gave corro- borative evidence.—Sentenced to a month's hard labour. STABBING CASES. John Hopkins, labourer, was charged on remand with cutting and wounding Jane Goverd and James Ab- bott, at a house in Bishop-street, Bariiard- town, on Saturday week. The facts of the case have been already reported. The prisoner lodged at the house of Abbott, and a. quarrel arose between landlord and lodger as to the latter's conduct with the daughter of the former. Abbott appears to have become excited, probably from drink of which he had been partaking, and to have threatened to cut or knock prisoner's head off. The woman Goverd, who lives in the next house, hearing the noise, went to see what was the cause of the outcry, the prisoner meantime having drawn a clasp knife and stabbed his landlord in the arm. The prisoner then attacked the neigh bour, and she putting up her arm to protect her head, received a wound in her arm, which pene- trated completely through the fleshy part of it. —The prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next assizes to be held at Worcester. Henry McNelly, for assaulting and wounding Rees David Morgan with a jug, was fined 5s including costs.

MONMOUTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting on Saturday, Colonel Davies presiding, there was only one applicant for the appointment of medical and vaccination officer, rendered vacant by the death of Dr. George Mayou, viz., Dr. J. Taylor Brown, of Tintern. Mr Pritchard, the Penalt guardian, opposed Mr Brown's application, on the ground that the people in his parish would have so far to go to see the medical officer. The application of Mr Brown, however, was carried unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL.—At the monthly meeting on Wednesday, the mayor (Mr C. Powell) presided. Letters were received from Mr Rolls, M.P., and Mr E. H. Carbutt, M.P. and Col. Morgan, M.P., acknowleded the receipt of a petition from Monmouth, which prayed that the title of the borough be not altered. Colonel Morgan and Mr Rolls promised to support the petition,, and Mr Carbutt said he had presented it. THEFT BY A SERVANT GIRL.—At the police- court on Wednesday—before Mr C. Powell (mayor), Alderman Hyam, and Mr T. James— Ann Edwards, a domestic servant, was charged with stealing 13s 4d, the money of Agnes Yates, on April 7th. The charge was admitted by the prisoner, who was sent to prison for six weeks. A VIOLENT TRAMP.—Margaret Thomas, a tramp, was sent to prison for 14 days for being drunk and disorderly in Cinderhill-street. The case was proved by P.C. Bendall. The Mayor nearly committed her for contempt of court, and after being removed to the cells, her behaviour was so violent that she was again brought before the magistrates, and committed for a month for violent conduct in the cell and for breakipg the furniture.

CAERLEON. LOCAL SOAKD. At tllG IT-CIlthlV T- Tuesday evening, the Rev. Canon Edwards. the chairman, who presided, notified th .in. s. quence of clerical preferment he should have to vacate that position. Several numbers of the board expressed rngret at the jnti was agreed to defer tho appoin cessor until tho next meeting, which will be the annual meeting.-The Medical Officer reported that during the past e 1)3,(1 been 19, and the birth-rate 31 per thousand.

brynmawr. ISQUEST.-On Saturday aniarfuesf: was held at the Grimn Hotel, before Mr B. Addams Wil- liams, deputy-coroner, upon the body of a child, stored nine months, daughter^ of Hugh Meats, of Clydach-street. J rom the evidence of,the mother, it appeared that at ten o'clock on tfie 3nd inst., the child was apparently all right, About two o'clock 1D the morning the mother found it lying dead in bed. Veidict, "Deatb from natural causes. SCHOOL BOARD.-The usual monthly meeting of the parish of Llanelly School Board was held on ednesday, Mr G. L. Hiley presiding.—Mr A. A. Kennedy, of Aberdeen, was appointed assistant master at the Clydach Schools, and Mr D. L, Davies appointed to the assistant master- ship o> the Gihvern Schools.—Upon the propo- sdnon of the1 Rev. W. Morton, seconded by Mr John Watkins, the chairman, in accordance with the expressed views of the other members, signed a petition in favour of Sunday closing in England, but at the same time expressed a doubt as to whether they had the right to interfere as Welsh people in English matters.

TREDEGAR. DISTRICT QUARTERLY MEETING.—On Monday the one hundred and sixth quarterly meeting of the Monmouthshire District of the Ancient Order of Foresters was held at the Tredegar Junction Hotel, when Bro. George Morgan, D.C.R., pre- sided, and Bro. William Roberts, D.S.C.jtr, Was in the vice-chair. Bros. J. Prole, D.S;, Rnd Peaty, D.T., with other officers £ ,Tiu delegates from the Yarioua court;) £ "re also present. The district con- sists of 41 courts, 4,360 financial members, and 41 honorary members. There is a total capital of J319,801, the gain last year being £ 2,107. After business was concluded the delegates dined to- gether, Host Lawranca catering. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS.—At the police- court, on Tuesday—before Dr. James and Dr. Brown—the following were appointed overseers:— For the parish of Aberystwith, Messrs J. P. D. Williams Blaina, Messrs John Morgan and Edmund Harris; Mynyddislwyn. Messrs Thomas | Rees, David Edwards, and D. Jenkias Bedwas, Messrs G. G. Lewis and D. Richards,

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THE WEEK'S MARKETS. CORN. CARDIFF, Saturday.—EngUsh and foreign wheats sold slowly, the advance of last week being in some instances lost. Flour unchanged, or with an excep- tional reduction in some cases of 6d per sack. Beans, peas, and oats uiiehiiiged. Maize firm. CARMARTHEN, Sa urday.—(William Pugli's report.)— At our market to-day we had but a small supply of wheat on offer, and sold at from 32s to 35s. A fair supply of seed barley was on offer, which sold at front. 32s to 34s white oats fetched from ^Qs to 22s black ditto, 18s to 20s. GLASGOW, Wednesday.-Fa.ir attendance at to-day's- market. Wheat, hard spring, was 3d to 6d per qr dearer, while other qualities were unaltered in value. Barley aud oats were firm in price, but the business done was limited. Flour without change, and the same remark has to be applied to feeding and grinding" beans. Maize steady, at 13s 4gd per 280lbs for prime mixed American. LONDON Wednesday. — Market very quiet, but prices are unchanged tor both wheat and flour. Harley steady. Oats quoted 3d dearer. Maize tirm. Beans- and peas unaltered. Arrivals—British wheat, nil- barley, 320 qrs.; oats, 970 qrs. Foreign wheat, l4,320i qrs barley, 9,370 qrs oats, 45,210 qrs; maize, 13,970 qrs; flour, 27,8o0 sacks, 1.170 barrels. NEWPORT, Wednesday.—The market was only thinly- attended, and business was very quiet at late prices. CATTLE. CAERPHILLY, Saturday.—This fair, which is re-- stricted to the sale of cattle only, was held to-day, and was largely attended. Steers and barren cows met with a brisk sale at the following quotations :-Two- year-old f teers at £ 9; three-year-old steers, £ 14 barren cows from £ 8 to £ 16. A few cows with calves at their heels were present, but were reserved until to- day (Monday). NEWPORT, Wednesday.—There was a large supply of beasts and sheep at the market to-day. The attend- ance was good, business brisk, and a clearance was effected. Beef realised 7d to 8.1; mutton, 8<1 to 9d j veal, 9d and lamb, Is per lb. Pigs, a moderate sup- ply, sold at—baconers, 9s to 9s 6d posters, 9s 6<1 to 109 3d per score. It being the usual spring fair there were a number of horses on sale, for which there was very little demand. PRODUCE. LONDON, Wednesday.—Sugar market inactive stoved goods, 20s, being 6d lower since the holidays pieces quiet; beetroot qu ted at 12s 3^d for April. Coffee market steady HO sales. TeM—grean sold at arm prices Congou red leaf sold at Sid to 7ad black, 64d to 6Jd. Rice steady, but inactive. Cotton-American weaker. Jute quiet. Tallow, Y C., 41s on the spot. Turpentine, 22s to 22s 3d 011 the spot. i, LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.—Su-ar, act: To to arrive; firm on spot; 1,000 bags Periiam, 13s 6d <,000 Paraba, 10s 41d to 118 10id ;.2,000 Marapuham, lis 3d to 1.2. 6d. Beet, steady, but quiet; promt buyers at 12s lid. Coffee, rice, linseed, unchanged. Cocoa—150 bags African, 57s 6d to bOs. Castor oil unchanged. Lard, 35s 6d. Petroleum, 6Jd; tine American water, by auction, 8 1.16d. Rosin and Turpentine: unchanged. Lani, 353. PROVISIONS. MONMOUTH. Saturday.—The usual weekly market held to-day was an average one, and priccoM were as follow:—Fresh butter, Is 4d to Is 5d per lb home- made lard, lid to 8d per lb. Eggs, 16 ami some IS for Is. Dead rabbits, 13s 6d per dozen. Dressed poultry—fowls (small), 4s 6d to 5s per couple large size ditto, 5s 6d to_7s 6d per couple, about 8^1 per lb turkeys, lid to Is per Ib, but iu small demand. Live poultry-fowls, 4s 6d to 5s 6tl per couple duck- lings, 5s to 5s 6d per couple guinea fowls, 5s to 6s 6d. Fruit and vegetables Dessert apples, is per gallon cooking apples, 8d 'per saMon oranges from. 14 to 20 for Is rhubarb, 4d to 6d .per bundle sea- kale, 8d tolOd per dish brocoli, 14'u to 4d per head celery, lid to 2d per stick salad lettuce and onions, 6d per dozen bunches each radishes, Id per bundle; cooking onions, lOd per gallon mustard aucl ccess. Id per bundle; potatoes, 3d per gallon turnip II and swedes, 3d per quarter; seed potatoes, 6d per 1 ull on;, cabbage plants, 8d per 103 pickling ditto, o l per scope. Butchers' meat-Beef, prime joints only quoted, 7 £ d ;to 9d mutton, 7id to 9d veal, Hd to- 9d pork, 6d to 8d per lb. LONDON, Wednesday. -BLitter-Goo(I supplies of foreign, and prices lower than last week. Friesland has declined to 90s to 94s; Kiel and Danish, 100s t> 120s; Normandy, 100s to 120s; Jersey, 84s to 94s; American, lower to sell; Irish, almost n minal. Bacon, dull market with a downward tendency in prices. Hams, without improvement. Lard, very- slow. Cheese, American remains 40s to 62s. CHEESE. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—(William Pugli's Report.)— A fair supply of cheese on offer, but the demand, was again slow, at from 22s to 26s per cwt., according to quality. BU TER CARMARTHEN Saturday.—(William Pugli's report.)- A very good supply of new butter on offer, and we- note a reduction of id to Id per lb. The present quotations are from I4d to 15J per lb. Cardiganshire butter, of which there was again a large supply oil offer, sold at from 12d to 13d per lb. Conx, Wednesday—Firsts, 114s seconds, 101s thirds, 68s fourths, 45s; fifths, 36s. Kegs—Thirds,. 65s fourths, 43s. Mitd cured tirkins-mild, 101s. Iu market—452 firkins, 10 keg, 6 mild. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Wednesday.—Brisk demand, at rather stiffer prices. The official report states:—Strong market, and large business done, at full prices to 3d: advance. POTATOES. LONDON, Wednesday—Good supplies, and trade very slow at the following pricesRegents. 60s to. 69s; Victorias, 60s to 80s; Magrlllln Bonums, 50s to 70s Champions. 45s to 60yiei ton. LONDON, Wednesday. — Messrs John Shaw and Sons seed merchants, 37, Mark Lane, London, F..Oj report a brisk consumptive demand for all the various seeds required for present sowing. Stocks generally are in consequence getting much reduced, and the tendency of values all round is upwards; p' ices, never- theless, are still most moderate, no great advance this season being expected. Canary and hempseed are un. changed. Linseed inactive. Rapeseed continues scarce. Mustard firm. Tares unchanged. » WOOL. T.C"ECN, —Pub'ic sale* re-commenced to-day with catalogues^ c mprising 7,699 bales, includ- ing 5,079 Adelaide. 896 Port-Phillio, 469 Sydney, 179 Queensland, 56 New Zealand, 1,013 Cape and Natal,_ 10 English. Fair attendance of buy rs, and competition- well sustained, but being a large proportion of South Australian and reasy Natals, prices ruled in buyers' favour, and a large portion was withdrawn. COAL. LONDON, Wednesday—There was an active demand for house coals to-day at an advance of Is. iletton, 17s 6d; Lainbton, 17s Lyons and Wear, 16s East Wyham, 15s per ton. Ships arrived, 42 sold, 22 gas, 20 ships at sea, 10. W ind, north. METALS. LONDON, Wednesday.—Copper dul] Chili sold at. B45 2s 6d for cash B45 12s 6d for three months. Tim dull straits sold at B78 15s for cash B79 10s for three months; Australian, 5s to 7s 6d more. English ingots, £ 82. Spelter, £ 13 17s 6d. Lead—Spanish,, £ 10 7s 6d. Scotch pig iron, 41 < Il^ti for ca-rn. Glasgow market closed to-morrow. Quicksilver, .6, sellers second-hand, £ 3 15s. GLASGOW, Wednesday.—Market steady moderate business transacted at 42s Oid, 41s lid, and 42s. cash also at 42s 2d, and 42s lid one month. Closing- sellers, 41s Hid cash, and 42s lid one mouth buyers Ad less. The market will ue cloe^tl to-morrow (Thursday), being Glasgow spring ho Hay.

LIBERALISM AT SWANSEA. In connection with the newly-formed Liberal Association for Swansea. town, a meeting of the electors in the south ward was held DO Tuesday evening at the Prince of Wales Drill-hall, Mr Maliphant presided, and there was a f-ir attend- ance. MrT. Phillips, jun., was elected president of the ward, and Messrs W. Rendell and Edward Roberts joint secretaries. Thirty-five gentle. men were elected ward representatives on the council, and the meeting terminated, Tbi, evening a meeting of the Liberals of the west; ward will he held in the Albert Minor Hall. Oil Thursday evening a meeting ot the LIberals, will be heti at the Havod, when Sir Hussey Vivian and others will speak, and on nday eveiling a meeting of Liberals will be II.e. dm the Prince of Wales's Drill-hall, when Mr Dillwya, M.P Sir Hussey Vivian, M.P., S>r J. Jones J«kins. M.P., Mr Arthur J. Williams, and others are, expected to speak. Thorney Bank Mill, Burnley, belonging to Messrs Shepherd and Graham, was almost totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The building contained 30,000 spindles and about 300 o otns. printed and Published by the P^'M^ieton* DAVID DUNCAN k SONS, at their Steam Pnattag Works.75a.nd 7c. ^t. Mary-street, and Westgate-9tre#t > in the town of uav vrv 1 1 C ianty ot OlamorgMi,