... [BY THE CARDIFF ANTIQUARY.] I CHAPTER II. THE SETTLEMENT AT PEN-Y-LAX. Darwin's theory that the folks of Cardiff are near relatives of the monkey-tribe is very pleasing no doubt, and so long as poor relations do not trouble us we shall go to no great exertion to quarrel with Mr. Darwin on the score of his magnificent imagination. But what we do get cross about is that our historians should ...

... SERIOUS SUBSIDENCE OF LAND. The alarming subsidence of land at Dunkirk, near Northwich, still continues in some parts of Northwich. Comparatively new houses are cracked from basement t) the roof, and houses, which a few years ago had to be reached with steps, are now two or three feet beneath the level of the roadway. At Winsford, only a few miles from the scene of the recent subsidence, ...

... THE LLANDAFF DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. INTERESTING PRESENTATION. On Thursday morning at the School for the Deaf and Dumb, on the Llandaff-road, a presentation of a watch and pencil-case to the most deserving boy and girl, after careful examination into the merits of the pupils was made. The following were the adjulicat;)rs:A,lrs. Odivant, Mrs. Saulez, Mrs Gibbings, Mrs. W. P. James. Mrs. ...

... LLANDAFF PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. C. W. David and Graham Dornford).—John Wilton, Canton, was fined 10s. and costs, for allowing his cows to stray on the highway on the 27th of November. Stealing Coal.—James Price, Radyr, was charged with stealing 451bs. of coal, the property of the Taff Yale Railway Company, on the 28th of November. Prisoner, having previously borne a good ...

... [BY A CARDIFF MA-N.] THE GREAT SALT LAKE' We are now at Ogden, which is the Western terminus of the Union Pacific Railway, and is 1038 miles from Omaha. Elevation, 4340 ft. It is also the terminus of the Central Pacific Railroad. It is a good sized town and seems to be pretty busy. Had a down-right good wash and a good dinner here, and posted letters home. There are a few churches and a Mormon ...

... a rJoice from tfje modt. A good many Cardiff ships have gone out and never been heard of more, A good many great Cardiff projects have disappeared like the first gas balloon- a soap bubble. To come to the point, what has become of the Dock Accommo- dation Committee ? Where are the Committee, I say ? What have they done? Have they forgotten their mission? Surely they were not appointed to while ...

... THE NEW IJfFIMAEY SCHEME.! After the various expressions of opinion which have during the last few years been given by medical men who were in the best position to judge of the inadequacy of the present Infirmary, there can be little doubt as to the desirability of a new structure being erected that will afford much superior accommodation to that which now exists. And for this reason we are ...

... LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday evening, when there were present :—Messrs. James Richards (in the chair), John Richards, A. J. Jones, R. Sti-oiiz, T. R. Thompson, J. F. Adams, and J. P. Thompson. The last-named gentleman signed the usual declaration, and took his seat for the first time. The Clerk (Mr. J. A. Corbett) said the treasurer's account ...

... ASSAULTING A POLICEMAN WITH A GATE POST. At Llandaff Petty Sessons, on Monday, before Mr. C. W. David, and Mr. Graham Dornford, John Rudmon f of Cathays, was charged with assaulting Police- I constable W. Brnison, with intent to do grevious bodily j harm, whilst in the execution of his duty 011 the 5th of December. Mr. Price, solicitor, Cardiff, appeared for x the prisoner. Evidence was given ...

... THE RHONDDA VALLEY SEWAGE QUESTION. INFORMAL MEETING AT PONTYPRIDD. On Wednesday night a public meeting was held at the Butcher's Arms, Pontypridd, for the purpose of protesting against the proposed new sewerage scheme for the Pontypridd and R hondda Valley Urban districts, No one present seemed to know who hacl convened the meeting, and at eight o'clock, an hour after the time the meeting was ...

... RIFLE VOLUNTEER DINNER AT A CARDIFF. The annual dinner of the First Detachment Second Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers was held on Wednesday evening, at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff The chair was occupied by Captain. Commandant Martin, who was supported by the Mayor (Mr Rees Jones), the following officers of the First Detachment: Captain Gaskell, Lieutenant Scott and Lieutenant J. A. Jones; also ...

... (■Correspondents must write legibly and on one side of the paper only. Their names and addresses must in all cases accom- pany their communications, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Editor, South Wales Echo, 38, St. Mary street, Cardiff.] I THE RARA AVIS AT THE SOPHIA GARDENS. [TO THE EDITOR.] I Sir,For the information of those interested in the matter, I may ...