... T THE IRISH PARLIAMENTARY | PARRY. ?? The following circular has been issued to the Irish Parliamentary Party:- Dnblin, 17th April, 1880. - DEAR SIR-We find that a very general wish is entertained that the members who have been elected for Ireland, on Home Rule principles, should meet.in 'conultation before Parliament assembles. We, therefore, take the liberty of solicitingthefavour of your ...

... BRIGANDS SENTEN CED TO DEATH. The trial at the Palerinitan Assize Court of the band who last year seized the unfortunate Catal- famo when driving home from his estate near Cefalu, placed him in a boat, and took him to a- cave ne:ir Paleruio, where his headless body was found four weeks later, has ended in the condem- nation of three to death, fifteen to 'hard labour for life, and two to minor ...

... DAULLTNGTON BOARD OUF GUARDIANS. Ton - P-E ,Arf i tur n l;sl- r ?? a1T,, T'le first neectut1g of the -noly-ele ted Boasr. was held yesterday, at the Boaer rolnu at tlie W\orlihoase. Tbore wes a lugre attenldanco of (in ilienis. lLIC1'ON o0 CIIATIA.IN' ANiD VICoCIrAMlLN-1. U. the milotion of the iMayor, secouided by Mr H. Duasn, it wa; una: itnousily igreel thlt Mir Johin Fuethati bo n' ...

... On Monday the new buildings erected in close proximity to the Alexandra Docks were formally opened by the Rev. David Edwards, the chair- man of the School Board. There were also present —Mr Moses Wheeler Mr J. C. Sanders, Mi- Henry Collier, members of the board, and Mr George Batchelor, the clerk, together with the officials connected with the schools, and a goodly number of children. The ...

... ALHAMBRA. ' Last evening at the Alhambra Theatre Offenbach's Fille Tambour Major was produced for the first time in England. The reception it met with was decidedly cordial, and jet not moie warm than appeared to deserve, for there was nothing iu the operabouffe to disappoint the high expectations formed with regard to the new works composer so popular. The music was brilliant and melodious, ...

... MASSACRE OF BRITISH SOLDIERS. (OFFIeLrL TELEGRAM.) The following teiegram was received at the India Office yesterday from the Viceroy:- From VICEROY, 19th April, 1S80. On the 16th night a large body of Pathans overpowered, after gallant resistance, the Dubai post between Chamau and Kandabar, held by local! levies. Almost all the defenders killed, including MI\Iajor NVaudby, Road Commuandant, ...

... THE W EATHEEl.-.APRfIL19 METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE REPORT. Duuring the past 24 hoers a large and impo-tont depressiron has passed in 'a north-norrh-easterly ditectioni over, or just outside, our western Coasts, occsslliiig south gales aud rain over our westoun districts. Tlhlis depression has now paseed away, and the barometer duriug the past night has risen ?? and the west of 6cotlanid as well as ...

... ABE RAY ON. INDEPENDENT CHAPKL.—Services in connection with the installation of the Rev. R. Hees as pastor of the Tabernacle Independent Chapel were held throughout Sunday and Monday, when sermone were delivered by Dr Lees, of Swansea Kev. E. Hobert., C mavon; Kev. 0. W aldo Jamps, Aberavon Be v. Jones, Maesteg, and Rev. — Johns, of Lianelly, ...

... ANOTHER MASSACRE AFGHANISTAN. A MILITARY POST SURPRISED. The following telegram from the Viceroy of India, dated 19th April, has been received at the India Office On the 16th, at night, a large body of Pathans overpowered, after a gallant resistance, Thedubrai, a post between Chaman and Candahar, held by local levies. Almost ail the defenders were killed, including Major Wanby, road commandant ...

... A VESSEL IN DISTRESS AT ST.- BHIDE'S BAY. On Monday morning, a ves-el, bearing the name Mirre, was seen in distress ill St. Bride's Bay. It belongs to Fredericksfcadfc, ai d was bound from Dublin to Norway. During the fearful gale of wind which prevailed on Sunday night it was found advisable to lover the anchors aud cut off the masts. The vessel was then within half a mile to the rocks. ...

... LOWER HOUSE OF CONVOCATION. DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF. With the dissolution of Parliament the Lower House of Convocation is dissolved, aud the elec- tion of proctors to form the new house will take place all over the country in a few days. Ttie nomination and election of proctors for the diocese of Llandaff wiil take place at the Pi e- bendal House, Llandaff, on Friday. Unlike some dioceses, both ...

... PENTRE POLICE-COURT, Monday, before Mr Gwilym Williams, stipendiary. Richard Morris summoned Mr Samuel Priestly, Llantrisant, for nonpayment of L-7 10s, wages alleged to be due. Complainant was a tyler, and had worked for defendant. He stated that his contract with defend nt was at the rate of 4s 6d per day. Defendent, on the other hand, submitted {that the contract was for 3d per yard, and ...