... SCHOOL BOARD.—The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday, Mr. James Lewis in the chair. At the previous meeting Mr Lewis intimated his intention of re- signing the chairmanship, but in consequence of the re- presentations made to him by Dr. Price and others, and at their earnest desire, he now consented to retain the position. There was no other business of importance. ...

... NEATH. At the petty sessions, yesterday, before Mr. G. Llew- ellyn, and the Rev. W. Griffiths, Richard William Starkey, a commercial traveller, was summoned by the Great Western Railway Company for riding in a second class carriage with a third class ticket. Defendant said he got into a third class carriage at Llantrissant, but the carriage was wet and dirty; he stood it as long as he could, ...

... BRECON. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM.—This museum, which was held at the Shirehall, closed on the 3rd instant, when the curiosities were removed. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—A meeting of this body was held at the Town-hall, on Tuesday evening. There were present Mr. Mordecai Jones, in the chair, the Revs. Herbert Williams, R. B. Edwards, David Price, and Messrs. James Williams, W. M. Brien, John Prothero, ...

... There was a good supply of English wheat, and it met a ready sale at Is. a quarter advance. Improved demand for foreign-American and good samples. Ghirka com- manding Is. more money. Barley and maize firm at late rates. Oats without change. ...

... FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. [REUTER'S AND PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.] FRANCE. MURDER OF DOMINICANS.—SENTENCE OF DEATH. VERSAILLES, Saturday.—The military tribunal has sentenced Scrizer Boih, alias Bobechi, Lacipia, Pascal and Boredville, to death, for murder of Dominicans. Four are sentenced to deportation to a fortress, three to ordinary deportation, and one to two years' imprison- ment. The ...

... MONEY MARKET.—FEIDAY. The sudden rise in the value of money has drawn atten- tion to the- probable future course of the Money Market too late to save many operators from the loss which has already overtaken them by yesterday's and this morning's decline in prices. As the general position is investigated, the belief gains adherents that money will be 4 per cent. at no distant date, and the ...

... SWANSEA. ALL COMERS' RIFLE MATCH.—This interesting compe- tition continues to excite considerable attention, and is likely to be a great success We are informed that the range for the convenience of competitors will be open for practice on the 10th and 11th, and on the 12th, for sweep- stakes. POLTCP, COURT. --Iloiadci,y, before the Mayor and Mr. G B. Brock. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. —Richard Jones, ...

... HER MAJESTY'S JOURNEY TO DCNROBIN. The Queen, on arriving at Ballater, was received by a guard of honour of the 91 st (Princess Louise) High- landers. On passing to the train her Majesty graciously received the Marquis of Huntley. Mr. McKensie, of Kintail, and two merchants of Madras, who, resplen- dent in jewels and silks, occupied the platform. At Aberdeen, which was reached at 11.30, an ...

... FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. [SEOTER'S AND PRESS ASSOCIATION TIELEGItAUS-1 FRANCE. PÁ1tIS, Friday.—Rents, 65f. 470; Loan, 88f. 80c. TROUVILLE, Friday-Several officers have left to tolid tIt Autumn Manoeuvres. PaIs, Friday.—The appeal of the four persons for the murder in Rue Haxo is re- jected. GERMANY. BERLIN, Friday.—The Emperor William is ex- Pected to arrive this evening. -BERLIN Friday.—Prince ...

... COURT OF EXCHEQUER-SATURDAY. LEACH AND OTHERS V. STRICK AND OTHERS. factors T Plaintiffs, who are tin-plate manu- facturers carrying on business at Neath Glamoraan- shire sued the defendants, iron manufacturers, of Car- contract to supply a quantity of iron. plaStiff^and^MeS G^?' Qh™pp)' for the ducted the defendants' case C°n efendan ts contracted to sell to the Plaintiffs 150 tons months' ...

... BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual weekly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday last. Present: Alr. W. -'E- Sevs in the chair, Revs. J. Price, W. T. Allen and G. P. Dew, Messrs. J. Taylor, D. Baker, J. Morrisl C. T. Chander, J. Holehouse, G. Smedley, F. Bullock J. Till, L. Pollard, A. Miller, A. Cadle. T. Griffiths, T. P. Williams, W. Baglin, C. Rymer, J. P. Rymer, and Geo. Roberts; H. Clay, ...

... To the Editor of the SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS. I SIB.—In your columns of the 17th instant, I find, in connection with the Neath Sewers Committee, that the Road Surveyor haø reported a statement to the effect that the plan prepared at the instance of the owners of cot- tages at Penydre, Neath, was found incorrect as to levels, a statement which I openly contradict, being the con- structor of the ...