The Cambrian

Hocal intelligence. THE COPPER TRADE AT SWANSEA.—In the course of the past few days a second large boat has arrived in this port with a cargo of copper ore from the west coast of South America. The boat is the s.s. Inca," the registered tonnage of which is 2.322. INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS. The list of members of the Institution of Civil Engineers just issued contains the names of 1,862 members, 3,687 associate members, 355 associates, 17 honorary members and 816 student*, together 6,737, being an increase at the rate of 2% per cent. in the past twelve months. LOCAL TRAFFIC RETURNS.—The Great Wi-st- ern Railway returns show a decrease of zCl7,990 as compared with corresponding week last year. London and North-Western, a decrease of £ 1.572. Rbondda and Swansea Bay, an increase of £ 562. Taff Vale Railway, a decrease of £2,099; Barry Railway an increase of £ 1,264 and the Brecon -9 ,and Merthyr Railway, an increase of X9. DR. W. MORGAN'S ILLNESS.—At the meeting of the Swansea School Board held all Wednesday, it was resolved, on the mot:o of the Rev. John Davies, Cadle, that the Clerk be instructed to write to the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Wm. Morgan, expressing the Board's sincere sympathy with him in his serious and prolonged illness, and its earnest hope that he will soon be restored to good health. DEATH OF A CLYDACH INHABITANT.-The interment of the remains of Mr. J. B. Jones, draper, Clydach, took place on Saturday last at the Bethaniaburial ground, Clydach. Deceased was very well-known in the district, and had been a very consistent and useful member of the Calf aria Baptist Chapel. Much sympathy is felt for the widow in her sad bereavement. THE RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. —It being Mabon's Day last Monday, the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company ran several excursion trains to Swansea, from the ,Rhond,ia district. They were taken advantage of by hundreds of passengers, who did not fail to express their satisfaction with the rew company's arrangements. THE HEALTH OF SWANS--A.-In Swansea there were registered 59 births (27 boys and 32 girls), which were equal to a rate of 31'7, and 27 deaths (16 males and 1] females), equal to a rate of 14"5. The deaths included 8 of infants under one year old. and 8 of persons aged upwards of 60 years. One death (which was due to whooping cough) 'was referred to the zymotic diseases, and gave a rate of 0'5. No violent death was recorded, but one inquest was held during the week. One death occurred in a public institution. Swansea had the lowest death-rate among the large towns last week. SIR JOHN LLEWELYN'S PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATURE.-Sir John T.D. Llewelyn, Ba.rt., has been pleased to appoint Mr. H. J. Morris, secretary of the Salisbury Club, to be his electioneering agent for the next Parliamentary election. The promotion is looked upon by Mr. Morris's friends and acquaintances as a worthy recognition of his ability as an organiser, and they are confident that he will be eminently suc- cessful in his new sphere. Since the passing of the last Reform Bill, this is the first time the post has been filled by anybody not a solicitor. MORTALITY RETURNS. The Registrar- General reports that the annual rate of mortality in thirty-three great towns of England and Wales for the week ended Saturday averaged 23.4 per 1,000. The rate of Birkenhead was 16, Birmingham 27, Blackburn 26, Bolton 37, Bradford 22, Brighton 36, Bristol 24, Burnley 42, Cardiff 15, Croydon 16, Derby 27, Gateshead 20, "Halifax 17, Huddersfield 21, Hull 28, Leeds 25, Leicester 21, Liverpool 25, London 21, Manchester 30, Newcastle-on-Tyne 22, Norwich 18, Notting- ham 19, Oldham 29, Plymouth 24, Portsmouth 22, Preston 30, Salford 29, Sheffield 21, Sunderland 23, Swansea 14, West Ham 19, and Wolverhampton 38 The rate in Edinburgh was 23, Glasgow 25, and Dublin 48. SWANSEA HOSPITAL.-The following is the abstract of the House Surgeon's report to the weekly board, from March 28th to April 3rd i895 :-In-door patients-Remained by last reDort, 86; admitted since, 15-101 dis- charged-cui-ed and relieved, 9; died, 0 9; remaining, 92. Out-door patients-remained by last report, 462; admitted since 25—487 discharged-cured and relieved, 29; died, 0, remaining, 458. Medical Officers for the week- Physician, Dr. F. Knight; Surgeon, Mr. W. F Brook; S. FLOYD, House Surgeon.— JNO. W. MORRIS, Secretary, Swansea, April 4, 1895.The Matron will thankfully receive toys, flannel jackets, and night gowns for the -Children's Ward also Nightingale cloaks old linen, books, prints, flowers, and any useful •article. ACCIDENT TO A CARMARTHENSHIRE GENTLE- MAN AT SWANSEA.—On Saturday afternoon a serious accident occurred near Swansea Baths to Mr. Price Lloyd, son of the late Captain M. P. Lloyd, Squire of Glansefin, Llangadock, Car- marthenshiie, and brother-in-law of his Honour Judge Bishop, of Dolaucothy. It would appear that Mr. Lloyd was driving a pony and dog-cart, in whirh were also seated two other gentlemen, along Oystermouth-road, when the animal was frightened by the Mumbles train and dashed awav at a fearful pace. Near the Swansea Baths one of the wileels "f the vehicle got on the kerb of the footpath, with the result that trie dog-cart was capsized, and the three occupants thrown out. The only one who received serious injury was Mr. Lloyd, and he was so badly hurt that when some ot the footballers who were coming up from the Recreation Ground went to his assistance he was unconscious. Acro-s his forehead was a serious wound. and altogether his condition was such as to render necessary his re- moval to the Hospital. At the Institution he was immediately examined, and subsequently taken to his Swansea residence. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MOTHER MARY JOSEPH —The death took place on Sunday morning last of Mother M«ry Joseph one of the community of Sisters of Charity at &t. Joseph s Convent Swan-ea. The deceased lady was an octogenarian, and by her demise the Roman Catholic community, of Swansea has sustained a loss wlich cannot but te deeply regretted. The j nc*ffnpd to her was that of mimstra- i? «• ,h,. surroundings of many a served to brurhten up tn< aii „+u neglected soul. Sne ^ared h^ whom she came in contact, x ^■ th place on Wednesday afternoon. Prior to the interment at the Swansea Cemetery, a serv e held at St. Joseph's Church, Grcenhill, where was gathered together a large congregation, TheRev. Father 0'Ha>e, assisted by Fathers Gabriel Geary (St. Joseph's) and Dominic McDonnell (5>t. David's), sang the solemn mass; whilst tne Georgian requiem music was most impressively rendered by the choir, led by Father Lea Armond. During the service, the Rev. Father Sanders delivered a sermon, in the course of which he referred in eloquent terms to the deceased lady's career. The procession, which was formed principals of the nuns of the two communities of St. Winifred's, Walter-road, and St. Joseph's, then proceeded to the cemete. y, where the service was conducted by the Rev. Father O'Hare. WHEATLEY'S HOP BITTERS, THE BEST OF ALL. Consumers will kindly note Label on Bottle, as this is the only gnarantse of .purity. [5397 SWANSEA SKETCHING CLUB.-We learn that a dark room for developing negatives has now been erected at the Royal In titntion of S >uth Wales for the use of the photographic section of the Swansea Sketching Club. SPERRY STORIES."—In our review of this interesting volume of stories, pubii.-hed in la-t week's CambrUm, we omitted to s:ate that the ■ o al publisher is Mr. T. Hulbert, 58, Wind- street. DEPARTURE OF A MUMBLES MINISTER.—The Rev. A. M. McArthur, M.A., who, for the past two years has had charge of St. David s Presbyterian Hall, Mumbles, is about to resign his pastorate, and take his departure for The rev. gentleman will preach his faretve sermon on Sunday next. RECENT FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR SWANSEA. Mrs. Evans, widow of the wat hman who was killed on the Great Western Railway at Skewen, has received L100 froin Tit-Bits In ura !,ce. De- ceased did not have a copy of the pa^er o, him at the time of his death. Mr. E. W. Evan, stationer, certified, however, that deceased was a regular subscriber to the paper. WALES AND THE ROMAN CATHOLIcs.-In a recent issue of the Tablet it is stated that. Leo XIII. has issued a brief, according to which he intends forming eleven Welsh count es separate Vicariate Apostolic For the prent Glamorganshire is not included. Tlie Cat olic bishops will submit three names to the Pope who will sub eiuai.t'y appoint the first Vicar Apostolic for the Principality. ACCIDENT.—On Friday last, a labourer named John Morris, living on the Strand, wa- taken to the Hospital, suffering from injuries received on board the barque Telefon. Whila engaged with a number of other workmen in discharging the cargo, he clipped into the hold, falling a di-tance of 14 feet. His injuries were not so serious as to render necessary his detention at the Hospital. ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.- The Bishop of Llandaff has offered the post of examining chaplain (vacant by the lamented death of the Rev. Chancellor Woods, M.A ) to the Rev. Wm. Harrison Da.vey, M.A., of Lincoln College, Oxford, vice-principal of St. David's College, Lampeter, by whom it has been accepted. RAINFALL AT SWANSEA. -Mr. E. R. Nayemith of Glanrafon, Morriston has furnished the follow- ing record of rainfall during the past and corresponding month of last year:— M A isyo. i«yt. Total rainfall during March 4"47 3'49 Total rainfall since January 1st. 10'25 13'40 No. of rainy days during March. 21 12 No. of rainy days since January 1st 48 58 IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE. BRANCH AT SWANSEA.—At a meeting of Irishmen, held on Monday evening last, it was resolved to ra-estab- lish in Swansea a central branch ot the Irish National League. The following were elected to the respective offices :-Mr. J. T. O'Hara, president; Mr. C. Lyons, vice-president; Mr. J. Lande, tieasurer Mr. J. Mitchell, secretary (pro tem). The next meeting will take place at the Welcome Coffee Tavern, on Monday, the 8th inst., at 8 p.m. NAVIGATION. LOCAL SUCCESSES. At the Local Marine Board examination held at Swansea last week, Mr. Charles S. Whyatt, 35, Hanover-street, and Mr. Robert Bennett, 11, Kemble-street, Brynmill, Swansea, successfully passed as chief mates. The two young gentlemen were prepared for the above examination at the Navigation School, 22, New Oxford-street, Swansea, conducted by Mr. J. Harris, first-class honours, certificated teacher in Magnetism, Astronomy, &c. LOCAL COMMISSIONS. —The London Gazette oi Tuesday night contained tho following: Line Battalions—Ttie Royal Welsh Fusiliers.-Second- lieutenant Henry Rotherham to be lieutenant, vice Grey, placed on temporarary half-pay dated 6th March last.-Mititia Itifa itti-y-3rd Battalion the Welsh Regiment.—Captain S. M. Thomas is granted the honorary rank of major dated 3rd inst. — Volunteer Rifles—2nd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers.—Captain J. C. Llewellyn to be major; ILieutenant L. J. Phillips to be cap- tain; dated 3rd inst. LLANSAMLET HIGHER SCHOOL BOARD.—At the usual monthly meeting of the Llansamlet Higher School Board, held on Tuesday evening at Peniel Green, under the presidency of Mr. Richard Rees, an application for a maypole for Glais School, was received, but its consideration was adjourned till the next meeting. A sum of £ 1 each was granted to the caretakers of the Llansamlet Higher, Glais and Birchgrove Schools for the extra cleaning caused by the evening classes. Precepts for zC400 on the parish of Llansamlet Higher, and cheques for salaries to the amount of E196 7s. 6d. were signed. An application for X200 was received from Mr. Henry David, and granted. SWANSEA MEN AND THE G.W.R.-On Monday last the North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway Bill came before a Select Committee of the House of Lords, presided over by Lord Ravemworth. Among those who gave evidence were Mr. T. Woodward, pork butcher, Swansea, and Councillor Morgan Hopkin, secretary to the Swansea Butchers' and Cattle Dealers' Associa- tion, who spok,) of the great delays which took place on the Great Western system, and saii that frequently cattle died through exhaustion conse- quent upon defects in transportation. DIOCESE OF ST. DAVID'S CHURCH DEFENCE CAMPAIGN.—A series of successful meetings have recently been held (in cantinuation of those already chronicled) at St. Mary's, St. Maik's, St. Jude's, and St. Nicholas (Swansea), also at Heyope, Cwmbach, Llandew, Llanvrynacb, Newbridge-on-Wye, andGwenddwr. Amongst those who rendered assistance were the Rev. Canon Smith, Rev. W. Edwards, Rev. H. Williams, Rev. J. Wolfe, Rev. T. Jones, Rev. L. Bryan, Mr. W. De Winton, J.P., RER. Lane Davks, Rev. W. Davies, Rev. Gordon Williams, Rev. Saunders-Jones, Rev. J. Lloyd, and the organising secretary, Mr. W.E. Amos. THE PUBLIC AND THE RATE BOOKS.—At the next meeting of the Swansea Board of Guardians, to beheld next Monday, Mr. Sampson wiil propose That the rate books of the Swansea Union for the two years, 1893 and 1894, be placed in the public libraries of the various districts for the free inspection of the ratepayers; that these books and all future rate-books be ordered to be placed for public inspection as follows the books of the Swansea Urban District at the Swansea. Free Library the books of Morriston district at the Morriston Free Library, and the books of the Clase and Pendery Urban at Treboeth Free Library and that the period they be sj placed shall be for three months in the year, that the rate-payers may compare their receipts with the boons, if they so desire. THE ACTION AGAINST THE ALBERT HALL CO. —The directors of the Albert Hall Company, Swansea, have decided to appeal agamst the decision of Judge Williams, who, at last week's sittin" of the Swansea County Court, ordered them "to pay X22 18s. to Mr. John Evans for breach of agreement. The point raised by Mr. Meager was that since it was now too late to order specific perfo.mance of the agreement by the defendants, the plaintiff could not claim damages, and, in support of that contention, a judgment of Justice Chitty was quoted. His Honour, however, declined to admit that the facts in Mr. Evans' case were similar to those before Mr. Chitty, and it is to test whether they are or not that the action will be taken. „ EISTEDDFOD AND ENTERTAINMENT AT SEION rHA.PEL.-On Thursday evening last, a success- ful competitive meeting, followed by an entertain- ment was held at the schoolroom attached to Seion (Independent) Chapel, High-street. The „FT»N,UNOE was good. The proceedings were conducted by the Rev. W. Gibbon, pastor. The ad?ud;cators were Music, Mr. J..Cynwyd Evans an(^literatiire, Mr. S. Jeffreys. The P^eswere awarded as follows: Alto solo, between Master H Jeffreys and Miss May Watkins: best reading at sight Mr Lloyd bass solo, divided between Mr D.' J. Evans and Mr. Lloyd; impromptu speech, Mr. Lewis Evans ear test prize, divided between Miss M. A. Evans and Miss Hannah Lewis; best love letter, Mr Lvan (ORGANIST). At the eutertainment tue following took pa Messrs. J. Cynwyd Evans, D. J. Evans, LE> 18 Evans, D. Burry Walters, and Miss Jones. '• Hen Wiad fy Nha iau," by Mr. S. Jeffreys, Wiad fy Nha iau," by Mr. S. Jeffreys, brought the entertainment to a close. THE CORPORATION AND "S LOANS-ON Tuesday morning Colonel Arthur Durntord held an inquiry at the Guildhall, Swansea, with reference to applications made by the Corpora- tion for loans for improvements m an 1 also for sanction to dispose of Burrows Lodge to tiie Great We-tern Rulway Company. There were present his Worship the Mayor (Alderman W. H. Edwaids), the Town Clerk (Mr. Jno. Thomas), the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. Millar), the Surveyor (Mr. Bell), and the Assistant Surveyor (Mr. Bond). Mr. John Thomas state that the Corporation required Y,6,210 for the purchase of the premises, 23, Castle-street, occu- f'1 pied by Messrs. Anderson, Cox ana vo, .1.1 zCl,250 for the frontage of 18, Castle-street (Messrs. Masters' premises), which the Corpora- tion desired to set back to a line continuous with the south side of High-street. In reply to Col. DurnforJ, the Town Clerk said the Corporation required the loans to extend over as long a period as possible. With reference to the Burrows Lodge sale the Town Clerk pointed out that the Corporation were now receiving a rental of 6s. 6d. per year and Is. duty. Arrangements had, however, been made for the sale of the property to the railway company, subject to a rent charge of J760 per annum. That was an illustration of the way in which the revenue of the Corpora- tion was now increasing. Tne capital value of its landed estates was at present e timated to be worth Y,650,000, but it was estimated that in 50 years it would, by the falling in of leases, &c., be worth at least a million and a half. For that reason the loans should be extended over as l.mg a period as pos ible. The enquiry was here brought to a close, and Colonel Duinford pro- ceeded toinsj c -t the properties in question. LAW STUDENTS' MOCK TRIAL.-A week ago we received a programme of the mock trial ar- ranged by the Swansea Law Students Society for performance last Wednesday night attilc Guildhall. This programme, m reality, reso vcc itself into a ticket of admission, but failing to notice the fact we inadvertently utilised the infor- mation which it contained in order to give the law s udents an encouraging notice. When our representative presented himself at the Guildhall on the evening of the trial, he was, for some reason or other not altogether patent to the ordinary mind, refused admission, although he went to the unnecessary trouble of explaining the wliole of the circumstances. We did not seek the law students; on the contrary the latter sought us, and having done so they might have extended to our representative the customary privilege accorded to the Press, and have admitted him without question. Under the .circumstances, we decline to notice the performance in any way. FORTHCOMING EVENTS. -It is stated that the Rev. P.ofessor H. E. Ryle, M.A., Hulsean Pro- fessor of Cambridge University will address a meeting of the Swan-ea Junior C-ergy Associa- tion id June next, a id tuatthere is every proba- bility t lat the Bishop of Lon ion (p. esident of tne Church of England Temn^rance Sjeiety) will addre-s a mass meeting on Temperance in uctober at the Albert Hall. THE NATIONAL BANK OF WALES. Applica- tion has been made to Nir. Justice Vaugnan Williams in the Chancery Division of the Hi.{h Coart of Justice, for a w. ic of att ic^ment against a genileman whose name was not mentioned in court. Counsel stated t iat since the motion was last before his Lordfhip, there had been negotia- tions between the representatives of the National Bauk of Wales, and the trustee and liquidator. An agreement had been come to compromising all matters ir dispute between the bank an i t ie respondent. The registrar had given, his sanction to the agreement, and under the circumstances no order WaS asked for on the motion. His Lordship assent d. THE WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT BILL.—Mr. D. A. Thomas proposes t > move the following in- struction on going into Commit! ee on the Welsh B.ll That it be an instruction to the Com- mittee that they have power to make provision for the establishment of a general committee, chosen by the respective county councils of Wales and Monmouthshire, to which shall lietransle: red the pioperty of the Church attached to parochial benefices, and for the appropriation by su :h com- mittee, after making due compensation for exist- ing life interests, of tie income arising from such property to purposes of general advantage to the people of Wales and Monmouthshire." LLANDOVERY COLLEGE.—Mr. T. Nicklin, late Foundation Scholar of St. John's College, Cam- bridge, has been appointed s.xth form and com" position master at the Llandovery College School in the place of Mr. S. O. Andrew, who was re- cently selected to be the headmaster of Oldham Grammar School. Mr. Nicklin was educated at Shrewsbury School, and ws placed in the first class in the classical tripo 1890. He was in the select list of five or six out of 50 or 60 candidates for the Classical Univer-itv Scholarships in three successive years—1888, 1889, and 1890, and gained the Member's Prize tor t .e Lati i Essay in 1892. D. J. Lewis, a pupil at this school, has just won an open mathematical exhibition of £30 a year at Magdelene College, Cambridge. RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY.— This Bill was on Tuesday before the committee of the House of Lords on unopposed measures, Lord Morley presiding. The object of the Bill is to authorise the company to raise additional capital and extend their existing system, as well as to extend the time for completing works al- ready sanctioned by Parliament. Mr. Frere (of Messrs. Rees and Frere, Parliamentary agents for the Bill) appeared for the promoters. Mr. Yockney, engineer, explained the details of the scheme, and said with regard to the proposed level crossing, they had, at the suggestion of the Board of Trade, agreed to a clause providing for the erection of a foot-bridge if required to do so by the local authority. That was the only point of contention in the Bill. The Bill was ordered to be reported for third reading. PARRY & ROCKE, LTD.—In consequence of the death of the late Mr. Parry, the old-established South Wales manufacturing firm of Parry and Rocke, Swansea, has been registered as a limited company, to continue the business which has been so successfully carried on by them for over sz a quarter of a century as fellmongers, wool- staplers, and Welsh woollen manufacturers, with a capital of £ 50,000, divided into 10,000 shares of £5 each. The first seven subscribers are Frederick Rocke, Swansea, fell, monger aiid woollen manufacturer; Charles Rocke, B'rmondsey, London, leather factor: George Rocke, Bar- mondsey, London, leather factor; Samuel Pryce Parry, Oswestry, solicitor Joseph Gough, leather and bark merchant, Oswestry; William McHole, cattle salesman, Swansea; Thomas B. Brown, a Lttle-dealer and butcher, Swansea. There will be no alteration in the management or conduct of business. Mr. Ald. Rock) will have the manage- ment as he has in the pa-t, and Mr. Thos. Eynon will fill the position as secretary. The capital is being subscribed privately. UNIVERSITY OF WALES.—The following have been appointed examiners for the Matriculation Examination in the University of Wales, to be held next June:-English Language and the History of England and Wales, Prof. J. \V. h Hale, Kina's College, London, a:.d Mr. W. A J. Archbold, Peterhouse, Cambridge Latin, Mr. A. G. Peskett, Fellow and Classicil Lecturer of Magdalen College, Cambridge, and Prof. E. A. Sonnenschein, Ala,on College, Birmingham; IGreek, Mr. R. D. Hicks, Fellow and Classical Lecturer of Trinity College. Cambridge; Matiie- matics, Mr. R. B. Hayward, F.R.S., late Fellow and Mathematical Lecturer of St. John's Colleg#, Cambridge, and Dr. R. Lachlan, late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge Dynamics, Prof. G. M Minchin, Royal Indian Engineering College, Cooper's Hill Welsh, Prof. J. Rhys, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford; French, Prof. Victor Spiers, King's College, London; German, Prof. Kuno Meyer, University College, Liverpool; Chemistry, Dr. H. F. Morley, Lecturer on Chemistry at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School; and Botany, Mr. A. W. Bennet, Lecturer on Botany at St. Thomas' Hospital. TENNYSONIAN EVENING AT WESLEY SCHOOL- ROOM.—On Monday evening, under the auspices of the Wesley Mutual Improvement Society, a musical and literary entertainment consisting of selections from the works of Tennyson was given in the We-ley Chapel School- room, Swansea. Judging from the largeness of the audience, and also from the full attendance at a leoture delivered a few evenings ago at the St. Andrew's (Presbyterian Church) Lecture Hall, the number of Tennv- sonian students hereabouts cannot, in any way, be said to be small or inappreeiative. Never were Tennyson's poems more highly valued than they are to-day. Time has robbed them of none of their primitive charm; on the contrary, it lends to them a greater interest, and helps readers to a better understanding of the late laureate's works, while along with this under- standing tnere is a growing and deepening appreciation of the beauties of thought and expression which they contain, and of the moral lessons they convey. In this direction the departure of the Wesley Mutual Improvement Society, as shown on Monday evening, deserves emulation by the other mutual improvement societies in the town. The programme cousisted of selections chiefly from the earliest works of Tenuy-on. Chief among these selections were The Charge of the Light Brigade," "Come into. the Garden, Maud," and "The B. ook and of I the later composed poems, "The Revenge," "The Northern Cobbler," "In the children's Hospital, "Too Late," "Ring out, wild bells," and Cro-sing the Bar," found place. The Rev. Featherstone Kellett presided. Tile entertain- men was opened in a devotional manner, and after a few remarks by the chairman, Mr. A. Kear gave a highly interesting sketch of Tenny- son's lite and works. The first musical item was "Sweet and Low" (B(i quartett in which Miss Phelps, Mrs. Kear, Mr. F. Biackmore, and Mr. W. J. Foy took part. In the recitation The Charge of the Light Brigade next given, Mr R- Sails proved himself an elocutioni>t possessing much dramatic ability, and the loud applause which greeted li s effort, wasdomonstra- tive of the audience's higiiest appreciation. Miss Stephens's singing of Home they brought her warrior dead (Lwdm yJ, was much admired; and so also was that of Too Late (Lindsay), »iven later in the evening by Mr. Hargrave Jones. "The Revenge," bv Mr. Ambrose Hoskins (sub- editor of The Cambrian), took exceedingly well, and did much to enhance his popularity as a good reciter. The excellent interpretation by Miss Gpnibear of "The B; ook "-a pretty poem adapted to a pretty piece of music composed by Dviorea- roused the audience almost to rapture, but in consequence of th0 lateness of the hour on oneore was rendered impracticable. The other nn the Drooranime, to all ot WHICH justice Fov and a quartett, "Tne splendour falls on Castle Walls (Macfarrcn) Miss P^elp^. Mr,. Kear, Mr. F. Biackmore, and Mr. W. tr. J^oy. This appropriately brought t ne evening to a close,

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SWANSEA HOSPITAL. MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. GENEROUS GIFT BY MISS TALBOT. Tue monthly ine>-ting of the Committee of -Management of the Swansea Ho pital was held on 1 Imrsday morning. Mr. Howl Watkins presided, and there were also preei.t:—Mis. Ebenezer Davies. M ss Br. ck, Mr- Word, Co.ouel Morgan, Dr. E enezer D ;v,cs. the Revs. J-(eattierstone Keileit, Father Phillipson, T. H. Ingram, P. VV.df. rs, G ,r. r Lewis, Me srs. R. GU-cooine, S. Goldbe.g, Drs. Hopkins, Lancaster Roberts, BruoK, add Le Secretary (Mr. J. W. Morris). J v MUNIFICENCE OF MISS TALBOT. The most noteworthy item in the report of the House Committee was tne acknowledgment of a cheque for £ 800 -ent by Mi-s Talllot, WHO also p.omi.-e f an annual tNul scdpiion of five guilleas. The ecreta y had gone to see the ffe erous lady' and it wa. as a re-uli of their conference that the gift was made. Tue Chairman said they had reason to be thank- ful to Miss Talbot for the £ 800. Tnty could do uitn it, fur, as would be see i by the bank book tiie finances had again troi.e baek. They were iu debt to the bank nor oi l they seem to be a> le to get out of debt, except by lmit ng the utility of the institution—wnicn was not to be thought of. Colonel Morgan proposed, a-;d Mr. Glascodine seconded, a vote of thanks to Miss Talbot. This was iieu.t'ly accorded. INCREASE OP OUT-PATIENTS. Colonel Morgan then moved, and Mr. Goldberg seconded, the report. A di-cussion took place with rpfer. nee to the following proposal, made by tne medical staff:— That the number of out-patients witn new tickets to be i-een each cui-pati-ut day be limited to 15, and that they be sorted by the house-surgeon with regard to Lhe urgency of their case and their social need. Father Phillipson moved that when the out- patients come to the hospital the assistant hou-e- surjreon be autnori ed to regulate, in non-urgent cases, the time at which they snould return thus, in ca-e of tt,e number ex.;eedii,a 15 ne wuUid instruct them to appear in turn at the earliest Convenient opportunity. The Rev. F. Kellett seconded. Mi-s Brock suggested that subscribers be asked to look more attentively into cases before granting wouid-be pati, nts an order. (Hear, hear). ihe motion was carried, «nd the proposal will be given a three-months' trial. ALTELLATIONS IN THE OPERATING THEATRE. The Chairman read a communication from Dr. Brooke, aski.ng the committee to receive any funds that might be subscribed towards certain altera- tions in the operating theatre and inviting the committee to accord their patr nage to a dramatic entertainment which it is intended to get up in aid of the said alterations. Dr. Hopkins observed that it was proposed to put down in the theatre an Italian tiled floor and an enamelled slate ■ >f. Mr. Graham Vivian had begun the much-needed improvements by giving them a new operating table. (Applause.) Of course the work would not be started until the necessary funds had been collected. The report of the committee was passed. THE MORTUARY. The Rev. Father Phillipson drew attention to a violation of the sanctity of the dead arising out of ™i? mortuary being used as a post-mortem room. vi6 Pa^Gn^fi in certain of the wards also were able to see the dead lying in the mortuarv. It was agreed to defer this matter for immediate consideration by the House Committee. MONTHLY BILLS. Monthly bills amounting to X309 were ordered to be paid. This concluded the public business. -+-

MORRISTON FOOTBALL CLUB AND THEIR PRESIDENT. The Morriston Club, during the past and present seasons, has occupied a proud position in the Welsh football field, and bids fair to rank in the future amongst the cracks of the Western district. Morriston is proud of its team, and as an earnest of the public appreciation of their gallant deeds and splendid progress, the members were entertained by their President, Mr. T. J. Williams, Maesygwernen, at a sumptuous dinner, on Tuesday evening. It took place at the Lamb and Flag Inn, the new hostelry which supplies a great public want, and is a credit to Mrs. Evans the enterprising hostess.—Mr. George Rowe a staunch supporter of the Club, occupied the chair, and he was supported by the President (the founder of the feast), several guests, and the members of the Club, numbering about 70, amongst whom were Mr. W. J. Williams (Maesygwernen). Dr. Gabe, Dr. D. R. Powen, Dr. E. Rice Morgan. Dr. Rosser, Dr. Macnaughten. Dr. Williams, Major Lewis, Lieut. Ll. Naysmith. D. J. Clarke' T. J. Davies, David Phillips, David Matthews, T. R. Williams, D. R. Lewis, M. S. Roberts C. Bowen, 0. M. Evans, .J. Meredith, T. Deacon, Edward Harris, etc.—After doing justice to the good things provided, and responding most loyally to the health of Her Majesty, the Queen, Dr. E. Rice Morgan, proposed The Army, Navy, and Volunteer Forces," and said it was a very appro- priate toast for such an occasion. The combina- tion, pluck, and skill required in all three services found their inception on he football field.-Major Lewis and Lieutenant Naysmith responded.—Dr. D. R. Bowen next proposed "Ihe Morriston Club. He dwelt briefly on the victories and the defeats of the club during the season which is drawing to a close; and urged the necessity of physical recreation as an aid to intellectual improvement, and as the principal means of maintaining health and promoting long life. — Ihe aptain and Secretary returned thanks.— The veteran Internationalist, Mr. J. Meredith, tilen proposed, in felicitous terms, the health of the President, Mr. T. J. Williams, referring to his high qu;tl ties, and the fair thara he took in bringing the Club to its present high position. Being a young man he took a deeper interest in athletics than the average president, without in any way les-ening the dignity attached to the post. He was fast growing out of the fault he once possessed of being young—(laughter)—but they wished that Mr. Williams could remain with that fault clinging to him. (Laughter.) Mr. Williams had shown abilities in other spheres than guiding the destinies of a football club. He need hardly remind them of his straightforward- ness among all sorts and conditions of men," and on the Board of Guardians. What he had done augured well for a useful and brilliant public caieer. The toast having been heartily drunk with musical honours, — Mr. Williams, in responding, thanked all for their kind manifesta- tions. He was very pleased to be present and see so many old friends. He promised that he would be partly responsible for procuring caps for the team at the last banquet. It was not his fault that they were not presented that night, but th(-y were on the way, and would soon be an accomplished fact. There were many in Morris- ton who were able to assist them, but they were too lukewarm. He was willing to assist the club in every possible manner. He should like to see smoking concerts, etc., organisel where sociable recreation could be had. He was a crIcketer, and he sh iul i like to see the football and ciieket cluhs combined, and make both clubs the premier ones in tne county. (Cheers.) -The Chairman in the course of some excellent advice to the team referred to the arrangements that were bein- made to supply them with caps, &c. A dverting g to the Swansea Club, he regrettei that they had b™7fee"w >«e ought readv to A orr'sk°n e^b was always IsoLsW Swausea, ^d thus secure as pleasant and as -ood a game as with any of the South Wales clubs. (Applause.)-Dr. e proposed the toast of The Victors" in ills own happy way. He saw present members of J Board ot Guardians and School Board, etc., and he was glad to see them. He hoped their presence would do much good. (Cheers.)-Mr. y. ti. Lewis (Plasmarl) and Mr. O M Evans (Swansea) re-ponded.— Tne "Health of the Chairman, Mr. George Rowe, was drunk with musical honours. Mr. Rowe thanked all for their wishes, and expressed his pleasure at the remarkably happy evening they had enjoyed. Otiler toasts followed, and a most hilarious and harmonious evening was enjoyed.

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SWANSEA INDUSTRIAL HOME fFOK ORPHAN AND FUILND- LESS G'lHLS. ANNUAL MEETING AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL. Tiie annual meeting of the subscribers and °J fhis ins'.itution was hel i o.. AVednesday afternoon, at the temperance Hu.il, Swansea. Counc tk.r Howel Watkins occupied tho chair, and amongst the oth rs present were the Rev. Canon Smith (Vicar of Swansea), the E v. Oscar T. Snelong, th■; Rev. J. Pollock, the R.v. J. Cory, toe Rev. Featherstone Kellet;, the Rev. Cecil Shipley, Mr. Richard lilasco tne, Mr. Bfcay (-•eoretarj), Mr. D. L. Bath, Mrs. Giasc»uin<>. Miss Giascodine, Mr" D. A Davies, Mr*. William Dav.es, und Miss Walliker (Matron). T ie Rev. Canon Sinita offered up prayer, after w ich tue secietary, having firnt r^ad a letter r,-c, i ve-I i i om the Rev. A. A. Maihews, legret- tiilg iiial) lity to attend, submitted tiie annual report. It read as follow s ANNUAL REPORT. Your committee, in presenting their annual report for 1894, has much pleasure in stating that the work of the Iusiitutiou i.as been carried on wicii continuea progress and usefulness. e^pit; the general depression in tradj and sprfi i,u cljinis made upon the public, t ie sub- scriptions and donations have not diminished, yet e income f; om a 1 sources has not been equal to th", expenditure by a con-iterabic amount, # 14s. Ili i., and your Comm:ttee legret that tney have been CJllli elted to make ns3 oi a suni ot 70 which was put a-u.Ie for in- vestment, and a balance of zC43 11& 64 i. is now standing against tile Home. i'he deficiency has principally occurred under two heads, Cn.l ircn's Payments and LegMcie?. Your CumuiitUe are pleased to state t at the Health ot tie children has been excel,tionally good, and tiiat tne very flatitr,ng remarks of the Ljcal Government Inspector proves that the Home is well an i economically ma, aged. The entry i I tne book by the In-pector is a" follows I visited the Home to-day. The rooms were all clean aud in gwod order, and the children appeared to ue in very good health. I think the work they oo is a credit to any institution of tne kind L and especiaily to the matron and her assistants. Trie number of children in the Home at the commencement of the year was 45, (which is the fuil number tne Home will accomtuodilte). One girl lett for service and one has been admitted durmg the year. Many appl.cations for admission have been re- ceived, but owing to the want of rcoui and lack of funds could not be entertained. Y vur Cowmitlce are much indebt-d to Dr. D. A. Davies, Hun. Physician, Mr. D. Bray, Hon. Secretary, Mr. H. F. Hojd, Hon. Auditor, and iur. Honey bourne, Hon. Dentist, for tneir valued services, also tj numerous friends for outings during the summer and gifts at Christmas time. wiucn wel. mu ;h enjoyed by the girls." D, °,Vll,f? tl^e of tne renort, the 0 gretLed that the committee had been r fcr1" Uie Puustyear to make use of the fT?J W,"1'.U. W ,been put aside, for invest- ment. Upon looking closely into the fi-uies it was gratifying. However, to find tnat th« defi- ciency had not arisen through a lack uf interest in tiie illtitutlùn Oil the part of tne suoscr bers, but t.irough a reduction in the sums received as children's payments, and a decrease in the amount of le^ac.es. He hoped that in the luture, the more \%e<Uthy people of the town would, when making tneir wil s, remember tne Home for Orphan and Friendless Gitls, and extend to it thut support wnich iL so much deserved. Refer- ring to tne Local Government Inspector's report of his visit to the Home, the Ciia,rinan said he thuugat tney were all giatitied tj have tnis testi- mony from a Local Governnineut Inspector, tor it spoke Highly of the excellent manner in which the Institution was conducted by Miss YVall.ker (the Matron), and uer assistants. (Applause). The Rsv. J. Pullociv had great pleasure in seconding the report and hoped the large audience showed that a greater interest was now being taken in the Home than had hitherto been the ca e. Ten infants, ranging between the ages of six and ten, neatly oressed, and looking exceedingly healthy, tnen gave a dialogue entitled, "Doiiy s Mamma, and the Doctor." The orpnans shewed taal no liale pailis had been taken in teaching them the dialogue, for they rendered it perfectly. Canou Suiitu supported the motion for the adopt-on ot the report. He felt sure that this institution only wauted to be more largely k ,own to be more t, oioughiy supported. The children's appearance thai afternoon clearly shewed that they were being carefully trained, an I their Lealth was not neglected. He believed there was a growing tendency to neglect work among the young, but it iney took a wide survey of the work accomplished by t ie various publiciy supported institutions in t ie county, they would find in the 1;ng rutl that the work done among children was the mo,t fruLful and had the best results. The Rev. Oscar Snelling also supported. He was glad tue public sentiment went towards setting chil iren together in small numbers; for 11.:1 institution containing between 30 and 40 chil- dren Lad more pos-ibiiiiies of being made Home- like, t .an one containing a largor number. In co;:ciusio.i he referred in eulogistic terms to the excellent servants that generally came from this kiom 1. The motion was then carried unanimously. Tne elder girls of the Home, trained and accompanied by Miss Olive Terrill, gave the Eifiu tail"—a two pait song very creditablv re:,dered. On the motion of the Rev. Featherstone Kellet seconde i by Mr. Richard Glascodine, a cordial vote of thanks was given to the committee for their servic. s during the past year. In the course of a short address Mr. Giascodine recommended the committee to adopt a system which, at the present tune, was followed out by some institu- tions similar to the Swansea Industrial Home for Orphans and Friendless Girls. By this system the elder girls were made the mothers of the little ones as they came into the institution He thought it was a very nice idea. The Chairman said, in the course of a few ob- servations at this point, he was astonished to find that the total cost of the maintenance of the children at the Home per head per week was only 3s. (Applause.) That reflected great credit, he thought, upon the matron, the committee, and all who bad any part in the management of the institution. (Hear hear.) A pleasing feature of the meeting was the dumb- bell exercise, followed by another with the bar- bells and clubs. The uniformity of the move- ments of the girls, and the admirable manner with which they went through both drills reflected much credit upon Mr. W. Bird, by whom they had been trained. At the close the elder girls sane another part-song, entitled" May Bells." A collection in aid of the funds of the Home was made. and the Benediction brought a successful meeting to a close. The annual bazaar will be held next Thursday at the Aloert Hall The Mayoress of Swansea has kindly consented to open the function at 3 p.m. ril iT)T1<;7 0r "oods for sale wi]1 thankfully received by the matron at the Home.

Tinn emaciated persons find in Scott's Emulsion the food thrft gives them new life. Scott's Emulsion enriches til biood, creates s lid flesh, end strengthens the whole system. It is a preparation of highest merit, ami is emU ised lJ)" the whole medical world, so there is no mystery about it. Try it. [706:: Lord Alccster, whose death is just recorded when in command of the Mediterranean Fleet was pleasantly known as the swell of the ocean.' He was a distinguished dandy as a sailo and his magnificence as an Admiral has passed into p. tradit on of the service. Until his last illness he was to;be seen walking about the West-end. always sprucely dressed, under his load or years, and wearing in winter, and summer, in rain and sunshine, a pair of spotless laven ier-shaded glove*. He walked very slowly, with the short quarler-deck strut, which fixed for him his pro- fession. Lord Alcester sustained a nasty shock from a fall down the f-teps of the Travellers' Club and later, he was twice run over in Piccaiiily. REMARKABLE AFFAIK IN YORKSHIRE.—The daughter of Mr. J. Bridges, 42, Foijamoe-road, Eastwood View, Rotherham, has been the theme of a well-authenticated report in tie Yorkshire papers, tho facts having been investigated, and the lady and her parents seen, by press repre-entatives. Miss Bridges at seventeen was described by her parents as "prematurely old." She could not eat, had no strength, and was nearly copper-coloured, suffering severely from palpitation of tile. hesi-t. But when seen by the reporter she was in the bloom of health, easing and sleeping, well and quite iree from h art 'rouble, with complexion like the ro^e — a recovery entirely due to the now famous remedy, Dr. Williams Pink Puis for Pale People. When a girlis pale, weak, easily "tired out," troubled with headache, backache, Y, ain in the side; when her tamper is fiiful and her appetite poor--she is in a condition of extreme peril, a fit subject for the development of that most dreaded of all diseases—consumption. Dr, Williams" Pink Pills will assist the patient to develop properly and regularly they will enrich the blood, and dange: oi consumption and premature death will '<* averted. Prudent mothers will insist upon their daughters taking Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills upon the approach of the period of womanhood, and thu* avoid all chanoes of disease or early decay. The same medicine cures rheumathm, sciatica, neuralgia, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, 11 r o -.s headache,scrof ula, chronic erysipola,, aild iufluenza. A specific for the female sex. In men hey cure all bases from worry, overwork, or excesees. Sold by Dr. Wilitam,31 Medicine Company, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London. and bv c-.emist*, at 2-. 9d. a box, or six boxes 13., 9,1., post free. Only genuine in pink i-, runpov with full name, Dr. Williams Pink f'1\\9 tot Vale peopl.

Look out for SIISDLB BROS.' Photosof MADAME PATTI. [ 6793 POLICE CHANGES AT THE MUMBLES.—Capt. Lindsay (Head Constable of Glamorganshire) has appoiu ed Sergeai.t Dagg. fof Mountain A4i. to succeed the lat: Serjeant Jones at tne Mumbles. LOCAL ODDFELLOWSHIP AND LORD SWANSEA. — Lord Swansea has eonsented t> become a hOlllrary member of the Loyal T. H. Griffiths Lodge of O idtellows, W;>lr>s Unity. The head- quarters of this tent, of which the late Lord Swans a was an honorary member up to the date of his death, is at the Old Prince, Graig, Morriston, and is in a most flourishing condition. Very gener u ly has Lord Swansea expressed a wish to become an annual subscriber to the lodge. TVI E MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The aanual business meebnir of this church took place last Thursday evening, the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Williams, presiding. The statement of accounts, submitted by Mr. T. H. Dean were considered very ati.;fa"tory, as also were the reports of the various societies working in connection with the church. Mrs (Dr ) I Willi ans represented the Ladies' Aid Society, of the faithfulness of whose members in the i;e formance of the:r duties she slJoke highly. They wt: bynt on handing in this year again the sum of £50 towards debt on the Church. Mr. Loughor spoke for the school; :!1". Evans for the gu Id Mr. John D.ivies for the v u n K Society, an t Mr. Fuge for the Band of Hope he. Cnairman gave expression to his pleasure at finding the church m a b!tt,r financial position t.an it was when the last annual meeting was held, and tnanked the members of the church, as well as its friends, for their assistance during the past year.-The meeting was closed with the doxology. IHE FORTHCOMING NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. -l.ie s allholders at.the LlaneHy rnarket-pkee continue taeir oppo-ition to the holding in this place ot tne forthcoming National Ei-teddfod Their iv a-on is that the eisteddfod committee has not made sufficient provision tor them during thp week the event will take place. TIIPV "have obtained legal advice in tho matter anH at Hio Monday, a letter was real from Messrs W Roi.mson Smith and Son solicitors, Swansea,' asking the Corned to make reasonable nrnvision for the stallholders during the eisteddfod week. Unless this w s done, Messrs. Smith nn of tne s! all holders would apply to'the Local Government Board for an injunction to nrevent tiie Council from turning them out of thf» LpW It was decided to refer this letter to the com- mittee. A proposal to utilise one or two r f +hp Board Schools for the purpose of a market for tho week is finding favour. SWANSEA JUNIOR CLERGY ASSOCIATION The thiity-eiifhtii monthly meeting of the Swansea Junior Clergy Association holH nn Monday last at 1 G.ore-place. There were present the Rev. A. A. Mathews (in the chair\ Revs. Pe er Potter, Bishopston; D. W Morriston J. Williams, IJlansanil«f ■ r>' Williams, Holy Trinity; G. Roberts LnnVlnrp* E. W. Evans, Clydach J. A. Davies, cw„ O.Janes, Cockett; J. Davies, Ma^eUown T' L. Richard, St. Matthews; J. Sim*n' «V Mat;hew's; D. E. Owen, Glais E J n' St. Mary's; T. Morris, St. Mary's; and T t' Hudson, chaplain to H.M. Prison The meetirtr was opened with prayer, after whr-h the mlu, read a portion of the Greek Te-tament, Hebrews viii., 1-6. The discussion following on thL fllf was opened by tha Rev. E. W. Evans (ClvriaoM tne main subject being the High PriS& if Christ, The Rev. J. Williams (Vi^oFltn samlet) read a tnoughtful paper on the RPH,v^~ tion of Jesus Christ, He dealt very e Wnflv with his sub-net, and was followed bv otnlr^if the members present in an lnterestinc- di«r.o V™ SWANSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY. meeting of the Public Library Committee wr held on Tuesday evening. Mr. John was in the chair, and there were present M James Jones, W. P. Wearne, David 8 r' Morgan, E. J. Claike, R. G. Davie/ Edwar is, D. Lloyd, D. Sugrue, ChaX 'n W. P. Gwynne, .T. Howell, Reger Thom Richards and R. G. Cawker. It was ro^i!l/tw it be an instruction to the Librarian i,, f f ? deduct 2i psr cent, from all bills » £ „ 8 charged in which were not tender^ for Harris s report on the heating Qf +k„ T-> recommended that a quantity 0f a ?t ra.tT should be mixed with coke, and burr^Tt'.lracl,to furnace. Tiie report was adopted „„!? m ,l 'e Mr. Bell to be considered and carrier! ?cnL Book Purchasing Committee reeommn°Ui .i T'10 purchase of new books to the value nf^io Jine United States Government, actin? 0n e tion of the Engl.sh Government, offeror i16 lnvlk*' the Library yearly with a set of sneoifi American patents. Mr. Thompson rw3^10^8 the carriage of t ie tomes would cost °Uj besides that they would take so much ro iu nine years the whole of the ground library would be taken up. After some e tion, it was resolved to refer the matter l}Veriu'" General Purposes Committee. e ENTERTAINMENT AT WAUN WEN SCHOOT <? The winter session of the evening contin.,„+, classes at Waun Wen Board Schools was brnnVh'f to a close a few evenings since, when a tn 5 concert took placa, and the Presentation4 walk ng-stick made to each of toe teacher.- a G. W. Ismc presided and Mr. John Cle!l Mr- the accompanist: There was a fair attend*? W&f young paople, who have made much pro^re°s intellectually by the instruction giVe,f °f through the medium of this Institution Tl^ entertainment was opened by & pianoforte i u Mr. John Clement. The other flol^b/ were-. -Master D. C. Thomas, banio^*118^ Williams and party, string quartet; Mr p 8^' violin and Mr. Andrew Davies, whistles *ii 5 whom acquitted themselves well Master' Mli! Morris sang Silver Bells of Memory and Master J. E. Grist recited «Son £ b„U'r Darling." Mr. Moss Joseph gave '< Mar^[Jf "Baby." and "Our Johnny Mr. J^1^' rendered a sola, A Freeboi n En^gj ^LSt Puddle Porte"" The Muddle PudJie rorrer, cause(j mirth and laughter amongst the au-iienc^ Joe Joseph sang several times and was en+i, astically encored. The Brotners Joseph ajg „ a duet. The usual votes of tl a-iks haV;,?° ? passtd, the National Anthem wrought the^ tainment to a close. Dler- LOYAL CAMBRIAN LODGE (M.U.)—Q most successful local branches of the Mar, i Vie Unity of Oddfellows is the Loyal Cambric c!j?ester which holds its meetings at the Birr) -n il° S'e High-street. At the close of the tent RD Monday evening, when seven new meml ln^ on initiated, a smoking concert was held rs were Dr. Joseph Soden, the medical officer Ver^hujh A programme of music was provided' satisfactorily gone through. The follr«\a- Tery part:-Bros'. Geo. Luff, Jas. Thoml?^ took Owen, P, Jones, and Dr. Greaves, i -1 nomas were also delivered by Prov. Trustee T r^s™8 R. Robinson, P.G Edwin Jones, P.Q P Bro. John Lake asked all the members utmost to make the visit of the A M.C tr> s a success. During the past year 37 to Swansea had been initiated, and one by cleareiioe, making a total »f 38 at an average of 20 years deaths had occurred, and the loss of 30 +u eP other causes Financially this had been 7° successful year, having saved £ 305 a^other total saving in three years in the Sicka«Hr! ng Fund of £ 912. and raising the capital The juvenile branch of the lodge was 1'? flourishing condition. During the year n Ln J been received in contributions, etc. x>7n l'e. sick pay £ 29 3s. 6d., and a bonus to'th« Pa^/n 011 becoming free in the adult lodge £ i9 cVei^j8 He appealed to all parents to get their a^> 1 ? come members. on* be- ELECIRIC LIGHTING OF SWANSEA Tt • pected that the committee which Wa" 1 ex" a year ago to consider a scheme fm.^0!15-6 Swansea by electricity will make a re, ^^hiing recommendation to the Council in a <sil a The committee has, it is hoped, been 'in- experience during the time it has fathering quiet. It is probable that the recamr!™1" of the committee will coincide to a »p0 with those made in the report of Mv ;w the specialist. The high tension, as hei. a,'v'^e' adapted for extension purposes, ja better adopted. It is a newer system, and Hu adverse criticisms of its merits areplen/'f i> • looked upon by many &s more advant»i»^ 13 the low tension. The dust destructor i^ °US la&1? las a more economical method of genwat'6 1 tricity than the method in which c" ployed, and the committee will, it js' K • 18 em" mend the erection of one on the Stran 1' re.c°m* chimney stack sufficiently higii to oh»j'. a unplea.-anti.esa to the surroundi:;» These refuse destructors are said toba»! 1 S very well in other towns in the north n are expected to prove a great saviuo- to' th .ey payers. Another saving which the nrU j this method will pos.-ibly affect, is in thp u f of refuse. The bill for haulage in Sw» haul?^e heavy one, and will bear a good deal of a down." The clinker that will remain burning of the refuse can, by o-rin l- -^?e powder, be converted into a saleable nnn,1" useful for builders in making in3rtar. dent that the committee has gone to work fn a way to provide an excellent scheme on r.™ nomical scale.

FOR FASHIONABLE SUITINGS.— RUNDLE, ST. IIELEN'S-ROAD. [7404 THE HAFOD MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. —The winter season of this society was brought to a close on Tuesday evening last, when a short address on the compensation clause of the Local Veto Bill was given by Mr. F. Wilkie. SWANSEA FKEE LIBRARY LECTURFS.The series of weekly lectures at the Free Library came to a close on Saturday evening. There was, as usual, a full attendance, Mr. Rnvs Edwarc's presidiug, The lee urer was Mr. F. C. t. Naylor, and the subject, ialstaff and his Friends," was very ably treated. THE GREAT WESTERN AND LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAYS.—We would draw the attention of our readers to the advertise- ments in another column of a series of excursions which both the above companies have arranged to be run at Easter time. Should the weather prove favourable, there is no doubt that the various excursions will be fairly well taken aavantage or. SWANSEA HOSPITAL BALL.—We would remind our readers that the 27th annual ball, in aid of the funds of this institution, is rapidly drawing near, being fixed for Wednesday, April 17th, at the Albert H >11 It will be I'c"n that ti'-k^ts may be had of M., J. Morris, secretary, and also of Mr. F. E. Williams, 56, Wmd-street. The Hospital Ball is one of the pleasant^st reunions of the year, as the committee are constantly pressed for more funds, and looking to the extending sphere of the charity from year to year, it is to be hoped that the friends of humanity will attend in in- creased numbers on this occasion, and thus ensure for the festive event a success, but record one in the history of our nooiesi cnauty. MARINE TRIPS BY THE BRIGHTON. The popularity attained by the Brighton s.s. last season was quite phenomenal, and the public will probauly be quick to take advantage of the trips on the Bristol Channel, which are advertised in our columns of to-day, in this boat. The health and pleasure derived from a trip on the channel are incalculable, and the enjoyment is greatly enhanced by the comfort which one experiences on Messrs. Pockett's steamer. On Thursday next, the season will commence with a cheap tidal trip to Ilfracombe and back. The Brighton will start at 4.30 p.m. and she will return at 7.0 p.m. An attractive programme has been arranged for the Easter Holidays, and, given fine weather, the excursions should prove a great draw. The summer season promises to be very successful. For further information, we refer our readers to the advertisement. LOCAL FAILURE:—On Tuesday morning the statement of the accounts of Rees Davies, bank- rup t, lately trading as grocer at 57, Oxford-street. Swansea, was issued, and shews the deficiency to be R733 is. 6d., £ 281 of which he accounted for by household expenses, at the rate of X6 per .veek. In his observations on the bankruptcy the Official Receiver says:—The debtor states that he com- menced business about 18 years ago, with a capital of about £ 120, and continued trading until last November. He had ha I three previous failures, viz., in 1831, when a composition of 12J. 6J. in the £ was paid in 1883, when he was ad- judged bankrupt, but is unabla to state what dividend was paid and in 1890, when a dividend of 3s. 2d. in the £ was paid oa liabilities amount- ing to £ 1,396 Is. 8d. The debtor attended at my orticei for his preliminary examination on fie 25th February last, and he was then supplied with the necessary forms and given instructions for the preparation of his statement of affairs. Although repeated applications have been made to him for such statement, I was unable to obtain it until the 28th ult, hi* excuse being that he had been suffering from ill-health. The debtor states that his books and papers have been lost, and up to the present I have been unable to obtain possession of same. I understand from the petitioning creditor's solicitor that some of them were pro- duced on the hearing of the petition. The debtor's solicitor alleges that they were taken away by the debtor, but the debtor alleges he is unable to state where they are. The question shail, however, be fully inquired into. FOOTBALL.—EAST V. WEST.—Our football correspondent writes The combined efforts of the Swansea and Newport Football Clubs to organise a match for the benefit of Mrs. Burrows have proved a great success. Ihe East v. West match came off yesterday on the Swansea field, and, thanks to the energy of the ticket sellers, it will result in a handsome sum being handed over to the widowed lady. There were several changes in the teams, the Westerners suffering most from the absence of Bancroft, whose place at three- quarter was taken by Chegwidden (Swansea.) The East team wore the Welsh International jerseys, and were captained by Gould, of Newport, whilst the West, whom Jenkin, of Swansea, captained, donned the white. The game immediately assumed a bright and open aspect, and several brilliant features characterised the first half. Nicholl scored for the East and the try was con- verted. After the kick out the Western men played with great dash. Receiving the ball from a serum, Cliff Bowen ran through the opposing back contingent and scored a beautiful try, which was converted amid cheers. Soon after Hannen scored for the East, and at half-time the score was East, 2 goals West, 1 goal.—In the second half the West were without the services of Ben Davies, who had to retire in consequence of an injury to his side. His p!ace was taken by Simmy Kice, and the West .!rii team was considerably weakened. Tho game in the second half was not so interesting as in the first half, but it still kept open and fast. The Eastern men asserted their superiority and eventually won tiie match by two goals and two tries to one goal. The game was not attended by the least rough- ness, and thA play, on the whole, was of a superior order. There is no doubt that the better team won. Mr. Gavin Henry refereed very impartially, but perhaps he was a little too generous in the matter of free-kicks." CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. -Stipendiary J. C. Fowler presided at the usual monthly meeting of the Sketty branch of this society which took place on Monday evening, at Glanrafon. The chairman, in the course of an interesting addre-s, asserted that diunkenness was not confined to populous towns or places nor to any age. The ancient Greeks and Romans, to u. y t >tbevioe, aud in their they read, ^RE addicted t l; ,,ad been own times the power ot 8 Mr Fowler then growing greate1; and THREE heads, viz., the divided his su >] EVJI. the causes of enormity an v REMEdies and curatives. Under tbe'last bead, he «aid, tbe reform of the f °k Tlb°„bfy .rWne°*Te4lo!:fg diss! Association MORE COuld be accomplished BYADIS^RIBUTING clearly written leaflets in dozens at the labourers' COTTARS, BY COMBATTING the pleasures and •gg^ble resorts'" with The shebeens &c. co^r ance drinks (not poor supply ot ;e ^s ? e J or miserable tea), decoctions ofch'corytor rccreatio^ a^byT™ts »r counter irritants to the and ain");' DUblie-house. Working men's allurements of the pnbncade Sensible8 and reformatory retreats established 1"? .TpSiaSV rS»Mr of Ln*. -a some reform »hVf^raT l°a"5f ™° £ °ilion'arpresmt premature, but would like Ijocal Veto £ d «<, answer and do GOOD^ HOPED & BOUNDARY. upon their local endeavours tt™»en tti/n.S»? drink bill. (Cheer.) The Rev. W.E. Shaw, in the course of an elo- inerttv he 1)a(j such hlg,h 1UE I- "V I.UE admirable work carried on by MTTND Mr-. Bishop in that neighbourhood in connection with every good movement that he cou d not deny himself the pleasure and privilege of taking part in that meeting. Legislation was very important, but he was afraid it would not be woVth the having until they had a strong public opinion to ba k it. Prayer was the real secret of aU success in temperance work. (Cheers.) Mr Bishop having thanked cnairman and speaker, the Rev. W. E. Shaw pronounced the Benedic. DEATK OF A MUSIC HALL ARTISTE AT SWANSEA.—Those who visited the second performance at the Empire, Swansea, on Friday nio-ht la-t, were greeted with a sensation which it was even then feared would terminate unhappily. Th» McConnell company were occupying the gta^e and two of the younger members had already ena ted their parts when flie curtain was ddei.ly runiz down, remaining so for three or four minutes, to the evident consternation of the ndience. At length it was announced that the talented vocalist. Mr. McConnell, senior, had been taken ill just as he was about to enter upon the t rrc The perfo; ma'ice was resumed, but it Sforwards transpired that Mr. McConnell had vLon conveyed to his apartments at Mrs. Lee s, Adexandra-road, whither Dr. Griffiths was • o iiofplv summoned. It was then found that nr^Wel bad been burst in Mr. McConnel's brain He remained unconscious during iday ut' or<d Saturday, and e«rly oil Sunday msht and batuia y,^ dejca ed^ who was 52 gears' of age, was formerly a compositor to which business he was apprenticed, at thirteen to Ballantyue, the famous pubhsher. Whilst ferving the case in Edinburgh he joined the Duke of Roxbourgh's private band and was then advised to have his voice tramed. He went subsequently to Liverpool as manager of the Liverpool Courier, and there had as an apprentice Mr. R. E. Jones, the present proprietor of the Angel and other cafes in Swansea. He afterwards became a member of Sam Hague s Minstrels, 't".o.+-ft..1'¿' but, leaving the stage ior » xT ii Liverpool, and, in conjunct'on with Father Nugent, bromght out the first issue of the Catholic Times, with which he was connected until it was established on a firm basis. Ihen, with his son and daughter, he took to the music hall stage, where he attained a marked measure of success. Sift JOHN LLEWELYN AND THE HARBOUR TRUST.—In response to a request by several in- fluential gentlemen connected with the port, John Llewelyn has announced his intention of standing as a candidate for the next vacancy that occurs on the Swansea Harbour Trust. On the occasion of the last vacancy, it will be remem- bered. "ir John withdrew in favour of the Hon. Aubrey Vivian, who succeeded his late father. T. DAVID'S DAY AT JOHANNESBURG.—The Standard and Diggers' Netcs, published at Johannesburg, South Africa, gives a lengthy account of a banquet held in that town in celebra- tion of Nfc. David's i tv. "Of course," remarks the paper referred to, gallant little Wales was well represented at the banquet provided at the Grand National Hotel in honour of the occasion, but strange to say there was a conspicuous absence of the pungent leek, which is regarded as the national and emblematic vegetable of all good and true Welshmen. Host Zoccola, it must be admitted, did provide a leek soup, but beyond that there was nothing to indicate toat the dinner was in honour of Wales's Patron Saint, as nary' a son from the Principality wore the -favour' in his button-hole" The Chairman was Dr. W. T. F. Davies, son of Dr. Ebenezer Davies, of Swansea, and the vice- chmrman Mr. H. R. Powell. There were also amongst those present the Revs. Langford Browne, and J. T. Llovd. Messrs. Van der Merwe -ill- Commissioner), H. A. van Blommestein, George Richards, W. F. Lance, D. Jones, F. Evans, Gwyii:,c Evans, J. J Jones, B. 0. Jones, Llewellyn Edwards, 'Morlev, Dr. Roberts, Griffiths, itogers, and others.—Mr i). ;oiies, the secretary, stated that he had received telegrams expressing best wishes from 1 anetown and Pretoria. —The toast of The Queen," The President," and "The Prince and Princess of W als" were duly pro- posed and received with musical honours.- I he toast of the evening, t. David," was proposed by the Rev. J. T. Lloyd. —Mr. J. E. Jones having beautifully sung the Welsh national hymn, Land of My Fathers," in the Welsh language, Mr. Gwynne Evans submitted the toast of the Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all Denomina- tions.The Rev. J. Langfo d Browne, whose name was coupled with the toast, said, in respond- ing he had double pleasure in being there that night in that he was a clergyman and a Welsh- man. (Applause.) Other toasts followed. MR. T. H. CltASP AT THE ROYAL IIORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY.-The above important Society held its Fru;t and Flower Show in the £ Hall, James- treet, Westminster, last week, when a paper was read by Mr. T. H. Crasp, of Swansea, on Lit ti; large Trees and Shrubs." Mr. J. Cheal pre-ided, and there were pr-sent several influential horticulturists. Mr. Cra-p said that trees, however old or large, could, in the hands of exp,rie.ce I men, be transplanted without injury, even though the spot to which they were removed was a considerable distance away. The hole iu which it was intended t. place the tree should be prepare i, and a trench should be dug round the object to be moved. A ball of earth should be left round the roots, but this need not be more tha i ciyht feet in diameter in the largest case. If the earth was loose, it must be bound up securely with matting or a wooden frame, so that the roots should not receive injury. By mechanical appliances tue tree was lifted from its resting-place on to a trolly, and the lecturer advocated the U3 of a windlass rather than horses as the motive power. When it was in its ne* bed the trench was filled and the roots were drenched with water. Tiie best time for these operations was in the months of August and September, when the sap had practically done its work, while there still remained sufficient vitality for the tree to take hold of the ground before the winter. The obies pinsapo, a coniferous tree, was the only specimen that suffered by transplantation and was at all difficult to deal with. In the course of a short discussion mention was made of the yew in Buckland Churchyard, near Dover, which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book as having been in existence in 1,100, and was transplanted in 1890 with complete success. The exhibition, which contained an unusually fine and rare collection of orchids, was in-pected by a number of visitors. including Mr. J. Chamberlain, M.P. ASSAULT-AT-ARMS AT THE ALBERT HALL.— The annual assnult-at-arms of the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium came off at the Albert Hall last lues- day evening. Mr. F. S. Bishop pre ided, and there was a large audience. On the plea that the programme for the evening was "deeds, not words," the chairman introduced the following performers with characteristic brevity: -Hon. Leaders-Messsrs. A. P. Bubb, H. Nicholls, and S. E. Whyatt; members,—Messrs. J. H. Austin, F. Broome, H. Dorrell, C. Dickens, B. Evans, W. Easson, W. H. Hadley, D. Honour, H. Jenkins, J. Lloyd, B. Lewis, J. Morgan, W. Morgan, B. McCarthy, S. G. Mules, H. Nankarvis, S. Nice, H. Nott, R. S. Oldham, J. H. Price, G. Rees, J. Robinson, A. Rees, 0 Siedle, J. Simons, F. Widgery, M. Williams, and J. Williams. To the pianoforte accompanimenis of Mr. E. Ll. Thomas (honorary pianist), and under the .able direction of Mr. Nevill Davies, exercises on the rings, parallel bars, horizontal bar, and vaulting horse, and bar-bell exercise were gone through very cleverly. When the fact that the majority of the performers have only learned during the past year is taken into consideration it mustobe admitted that their general exhibition was of the highest order of merit. Mr. Nevill Davies {performed some excedingly clever feats, and it was generally admitted that as a gymnast he has few equals in South Wales. His Indian Club solo was an extremely pretty performance, and his sword and buckler combat with S. Whyatt was productive of some excitement. The wrestling bouts between J. Morgan and J. Lloyd (Cumberland style) and C. Dickens and B. McCarthy (",c-ttcil as you can" style) were very good. The most exciting items, however, were tug of war between the Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium and the 1st Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers in wuich the latter, after three hard struggles, were declared victors the high jump, in which Messrs. A. P. Bubb and R. S. Oldham reached the highest point and the basket ball match, between reds and blues, which ended in a win for the former. The proceedings were very enjoyable from start to finish, and eclipsed those of former years, which is saying a great deal. After the performance, the gymnasts sat down to a hearty supper served in the reading room of the Y.M.C.A. by Misses Davies and lustian,—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Nevill Davies, on the motion of Mr. Harry Nicholls (1st leader), for the excellent way in which he had trained the members and Mr. Davies, in reply, thanked the members for their kind co-operation. HAYDN'S PASSION MUSIC AT ST. DAVID'S (R.C.) CHURCH.- I'he rites of worship prescribed by the Roman Catholic Cnurch for the Pa-sionof Christ are being duly observed at St. David's J (RoC.) Church, Swansea, and the Catholic ritual is enhanced in its peculiar beauty in consequence. Last Sunday-the 5th Sunday in Lent—Haydn's Passion Music was performed by tiie efficient choir, under the able direction of Mr. W. F. Hulley. There was, as might have been expected, a large congregation. An eloquent sermon was preached bythe Rjv. Fatner Phillipson, from tne words, "He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrow (Isaiah, c. Liii,, v. 3 ). The rev. father faid he did not think there was any aspect of the character of Christ which struck us as being more appropriate than the simple words "He was a man of sorrow." It expressed the life of our Redeeinerin a marvellous manner in sorrow he began in sorrow he grew up and in sorrow he ended his lite. The chapter of be Prophecy of Isaiah, from which the text was taken, may be said to be entirely taken up with a ce foretelling of what would take place in the Passion of our Blessed Redeemer. The words of the text had given the inspiration to the great mind that had proJuced the music of the services that evening, and unle s somewhat^ of their import were uudfi stood, their rendering would not be half appreciated. Tne first words spoken by the Saviour on the cross were exquisite. He forgot Himself, and His voice was beautiful, though faint, as it broke the silence with the words • "Forgive them, iather, for they know not what they do." The prayer was universal, and at every moment of our lives the same supplication ascended to heaven. Christ spoke a second time to a criminal: Verily I say to you; this day tr.ou -halt be with me in Paradise." How comforting was the thought that there was not ons soul forgotten out of the couutless millions. In the words which Ciirist used to His mother: Wo-.nLLn, behold thy son," He sanctified the holy solicitude of domestic love'. Then he spoke two words "I thrUt "-He was thi.sting for the souls of men. Passing on, we came to the words It is finished." As a little boy, He had thirsted to do the work His Fathei had given Hun, an I now it was tinishel. TIle works he used wnen He gave up His soul t) His Heavenly Father, Into Tiiy hands I command my spirit," formed the moral if ail death beds. Following the asrmon, the choir rendered Haydn's Passion Music. Being the musical apo-tle of t e happy and the beautiful," Haydn's sacred compositions do n t, perhaps, strike one with the j impressive sublimity of Handei's or Mozirt's. The brightness of thought which is so lovely, a, j characteristic of his secular pieces is subdued in the sacred composition's; yet even here there are flashes of his accustomed gaiety. In the Pas-ion Music, however, they are not many. But every phrase gives utterance to a thought connected with the deeply-pathetic subject; every note bears the impress of a mind of great and divine inspiration; the light and shade are an eloquent expression of the words to which the mu-i: is set. The choir rendered the telling choraste admirably, and the Bhort solos and duets were also very well sung. The organ accompaniment was all that coul, be de-ired, the exquisite littte interludes beiuir remarkably well played. The service concluded in the usual way.