... An Awkward Alternative. I Yesterdav at the Liverpool Bankruptcy Conrt the case of G. J. Beer was heard before the Regis- trar. The bankrupt itated that when he com- menced business as a whisky blender in the city he knew nothing about whisky blending.—The Official Receiver Probably you knew nothing about whisky ?-The bankrupt admitted that was so.—The Official Receiver Were you not advised ...

... ALFRED WeOHLL. Bay View-crescent, Swansea. (Late 14, St. Hulen's-crescent.) Telegrams, Windmill. Telephone, 330. x599 TKULT FLIES.—A special line, 6d doz. sold elsewhere at Is doz.-Chaiiibers, gunmaker, Cardiff. ...

... THE RHAYADER FIND. Suggested Action by the Cardiff Council, T'J unique discovery of ancient jewellery by a Radnorshire lad at Rhayader, the announce- ment of which has just been made, has excited considerable interest among local antiquaries, and doubtless strenuous efforts will be m.,de to retain in Wales what was found in Wales. The curator of the Cardiff Museum (kfr Ward, F.S.A ) wired to ...

... THE BUBONIC PLAGUE. I Cairo, Thtirsdav.-Five fresh cases of plague occurred at Alsxandria to-day and on Tuesday, among the patiects being a Greek and a French- ma.n. The total namber of cases which have occurred at Alexandria since the outbreak of the disease is 19. Of the patients attacked six died and four were cared. There has been no case of plague at any other place in Egypt.—Renter. THE ...

... Volunteer Manoeuvres. I SHAM FIGHT AT ABERDARE. I Scene from the Mountain Top. It was shortly before 5 o'clock (writes l: The Major ) when after a hot climb up the moun- tain from Aberdare I reached the summit of j G-vversyll, some 1.200 feet above sea level Gwersyll is marked by the remains of an old camp aud is nearly a mile south of Pleasant View, from which it is separated by a sharp ...

... FIRE AT CARDIFF. But for the timely discovery of Mr Leonard, of Gordon-road, there would have been a big fire witnessed in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon. He was walking down The Hayes when be observed smoke issuing fiom a cellar under the promises occupied as a, grocer's shop by Messrs Cooper and Williams. He gave the alarm just in time, for when Second Engineer Jenkins arrived with the reel, ...

... MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF A CAPTAIN. On arrival tc-ilay a,t Liverpool from Valparaiso of the steamer Orcana, belonging to the Pacific Steam Navigation Co., it was reported that the master, Captain Yates, Soutbgate, had mysteri- ously disappeared. He had discharged his duties as usual for some time after sailing, and left the bridge one night to go to his room, When called next morniDg the ...

... 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 ...

... !RON AND STEEL WORKERS. The annual t.e A-MOcio.ted Iron aad Steel Workers of Great Drita.in has just con. eluded at Liverpool Mr J. Cox was elected secretary in the p[a.cect the la-te 1\1 Edward Trow. Thr-oSficers were instructed to'ooK out for a constituency for thotron and steel worker to be direct¡v represented in the Houae of Common. The s?cl'dry WilS appMnted to join no deputation f,.om ...