... The Judicial Bench has lost one of ittl brightest ornaments in the death, a.fter a very brief illness, of Lord Justice Chitty, at the age of 70. tIe bafl jutt readied the allotted space of threescore years and ten, but Judges are noted for longevity, and, although it cannot be said that he was cut off in the prime of his manhood, hlB death was sO unexpected that it came &s a shock to all who ...

... At the Swansea Police Court on Wednesday John Thomas Ithbourer. of Ponthiw, was charged with cutting and wounding George Jones under circumstances already reported. Prosecutor now said he was talking with others outside the Old Inn, Penllergaer, when prisoner rushed at him and struck him to the ground. Dr. Savage spoke as to the wounds, and then on the application of Mr Thompson, wno defended, ...

... Was the, bana a Btwcasrr' I gaeas so the men ap other's overcoats off as ...

... A STUPID FELLOW,. Sequel to a Pontypridd Spree. On Thursday at Porth Police Court (before Mr Ignatius Williams, Drs. Parry and Lewis) Mary AnnGaffein,about 45 years of age,shabbily attired and of no abode, was charged with stealing fro John Wild, about 50 years of age, residing at Penbryn House, Quaker's Yard, on Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutor said that while he was in the vaults of the New ...

... LLANELLY HARBOUR COMMISSION. The monthly meeting of the Llaneiiv Harbour Commission was held on Monday afternoon, when Mr J. Maybery presided. The engineer reported on the advisability of erecting a dolphin on Nevill's Point, and gave it as his opinion that whilst approving of the work being done it would be advantageous to leave it over until the dredg- ing of the Channel had been thoroughly ...

... FIRST WIFE A UIwPORT WOMAN. Prosecution at Bath. At Bath Police Court on .Monday (before Aid. Commans and four other magistrates) William Joseph Powell (39), alias Walton Brown, and who was also known as Professor Dudley, public entertainer, was charged on remand with bigamously marrying Eva Frances Brown at Bath in 1882, his former wife, whom he married at Newport in 1876, being still alive. ...

... MERTHYR EVENING CONTINUATION SCHOOLS. On Monday evening at the Twynyrodyn Board Schools the annual distribution of prizes and certificates to scholars of the evening continua- tion classes conducted at that place was made by Mrs D. A. Thomas. Mr W. L. Daniel, chairman of the Merthyr School Board, was appointed chairman. Mr W, Walters, the head teacher, reported that 215 scholars had been ...

... The Clydebank Shipbuilding CompaOJj Glasgow, on Monday launched a new battleship, Madame Kato, wife of the Minister in London, performing the nami°? ceremony. The Asahi, which is the battleship afloat by 100 tons, will steam 19 an hour. Her displacement is 15,200 length, 425ft. and depth, 43ft. 6in. The arU>r ment will be of a very powerful character. ...

... The shipbuilding and engineering trade of Mil- ford Haven, which was at one time in a very flourishing condition, but which hss been for some years past on the decline, seams likely to become an important industry again. Several sailing vessels have lately been launched at the port, and on the strength of this and tbe new orders that have been placed with them, local shipbuilders are preparing ...

... PROPOSED TUNNEL TO IRELAND. The Central News is officially informed that Lord Londonderry has been asked and has con- sented to preside at a meeting to be held within the next ten days in a committee-room of the House of Commons, when a statement will-be made respecting the project for constructing tonnel between Great Britain and Ireland. ...

... NEATH. Fatally Injured by Falling Oat of Bed.—Mr Cuthbertson held an inquest at the Gwyu Hall on Wednesday touchiug the death of James Ad lam, aged 78, of No. 3, Evans-court. De- ceased's son said his father fell out of bed about 15 weeks ago, and received injuries. Dr. Davies said the cause of death was exhaustion due to a fractured thigh, consequent upon tbe fall. A verdict to that effect ...

... tmposmg Demonstration at Aberdare. MASS MEET'NG !N THE PUBUC PARK. Monday was aj gala day at Aberdare, the oeca- sion being & genera,! demonstration of all the col- liers of the Valley. lu response tu a. circular issued by the local Miners' Federation the town was gaily decorated, almost every tradesman dis- playing a profusion of nags and bunting. The nrst section started at 9 o'clock from ...