The Cambrian

NEATH. At Neath Guardians on Tuosday, on the motion of the chairman, a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mr. Samuel Bamford Davies, a former member of the board.—The Workhouse Visiting Com- mitter s recommendation that the salaries of Mrs. Mills and Miss Edith Mills be in- creased by £15 per annum was passed. At the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Monday night, Rev. Frank' Joshua presiding, an [;.(1- dress on temperance was delivered by Rev. Thomas Phillips, B.A., Norwich. He wished there had been more of the drunken miner element in the meeting than of the sober saint. He preferred speaking to drunken sinners than to attempting to coddle those who had been long convinced. Mr. T. H. Tulloch, Local Govern- ment Boa.rd inspector, held an inquiry at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Thursday even- ing, in regard to an application made by the Council for sanction to borrow £7,000 for the purchase of land at Mount Pleasant, on which to erect houses for the working classes. Mr. Edwin C. Curtis (town clerk) explain- ed the scheme, and said there were 100 in- sanitary houses in the borough. The pre- sent scheme involved the erection of 39 houses, but it was felt that 110 such houses were or would be required. It was the in- tention to build houses which would let at 4s. and 4s. 6d. respectively, and it was hoped at such rentals to make the scheme self-supporting. 1 _J The inquiry shortly after closed.

PONTARDULAIS. WATER SCHEME DISCUSSION. There was a record attendance of rate- payers at too Gotmcil Schools on Saturday evening last, when the proposed water scheme for the parish \væ <LgaJ.ll diseased. Not only was there an excellent muster, but all sections of the coicirtunity were repne- senbed. Mr. John Roberts, Laburnums, chairman of the Parish Council, presided, and at the outset he expressed a hope that, the meeting would be an orderly one, and that the present important schienae would be disarmed in a fair and intelligent manner. He called upon the- local representatives on the Swansea Rural Council to explain the scheme. Sir. Tom S. Evane, checkwsexgheT, eaid his term of office had not be-on a. lomg one, and the scheme was not altogether a new one. Three schemes had been under consideration by the Rural Cooncil, and they had coma to the oanekiskm that the best one they could recomanend the parit-h was the Town Hill scheme. The estizniaieG worked out as follows far this scheme:— 9in. main from. Town Hill to the End Hotel; ('■or^errton, £6,168: 6in. pipe from W. E. Hotel to Upper Factory, Pontardu- lads, £2.704 19e. 2d. 4in service pipcs at Pontard'ulais, £2.008 15s. 3d. do., for Peny- rheol, f'ctc.. £1.009 15s. 8d. do., Millar's Cottages and 13s. 6d. Gorseiinon, £654 6s. 8d. do., portion of Penderry, £164 18s.; one metre, £170; con- Mr. Benj. 1att:hews, fol- lowed. a.nd gave a very Iticid explanation of the whole scheme. A population of 7,000 was provided for, abd there woiild be a regular supply of 40,000 gallons per day. Tins cost of lajing had been appor- t;ioned. a.mongst five parishes thus: Llaaioilo- Talybont, £3.,001 5s. 2.1.; Cockett, £1,578 106. 5d. Pendcarrv, £302 12s. 8d. (5ower- ton, £936 6s. 3d. Loughor, £855 17s. 2d. The present movement was only the direct, result of the reporte of Dr. Williams, the county medica,! officer of health, who had' persistently condemned the drinking water of^Pouterdnulai.si.—Mr. E. D. Roes, Ervnavon, aeked ltow marry: samples of water from public w>e]Js, so ana,lysed, had1 baen con- demned.—The chairman read replies to oer- uain set questions, and the dracussaon pro- ceeded.—Aid. Rees Harris asked if the pexifhes mentioned by Mr. Msithews bad agreed to bear theisr share of the initial outlay if the present scheme were carried out. —Mr. John Williams, Clavton Tinplaite Works said they were all in favour of a water scheme, but could they afford it. Conodering the present heavy obligatio'ns of the ratepayers, he hoped the ratepayers would pause before launching on this new important enterprise.—Mr. Benj. Matthews read ngTireiS giving tho comparative death rates of (Jowerfcan, Swansea Lower and Pon- tardulais; and Aid. Ha.rries interposed by aooonmting for the comrpar ati v niv higher death rate o.f Pontardulais, not "because of an inefficient waiter supply, but. owing to the unusual numter of pulmonary d'ieeasec? in- cigenons to t-he district.—-County Gouncillcir Samuel "wiliams, Mosses. Thoancus Gecrge, ex-member of the Swansea Ruisl OhukSI; Dd. Lewis, secretary cf the Pontardulais Trades' Council; Dd. Bonaaeil, eontracbor, .and Darnel Morgaji, Tynybonau, also spoke. —Then Mr. E. H. Olason Dahne moved the following resokrtion, which, on being put to tha meeting, wae carried without a single dissentient:—"That this meeting, being con- vinced of the adequacy and purity of the present water supply of PontiairdniWs, is of opinion that the proposed) schesmio of the Swansea Rural Council for a, waiter supply for the parish of I/larrd do T :i,]y bent- should be confined to Gorsemon 86.a special drainagie district. —A most excellent meeting wa.s brought to a close, with the usual votes of thanks to. the chairman, and to Messrs. Evans and Ma.thews. The usual meeting of the LlajKj5lio>-TalT- bont Parish Council, was. held at the-scbook, Pontardulais, on Friday evening, Mr. John Roberts, chairman, presiding.—Correspond- ence regarding the proposed water scieme for the parish was read.—The AasistArbt. Overseers claim for making and collecting the special sanitary rate was passed, as was also Mr. John Harriesi, contractor's bill, for wittering Poniard uiais stmeet3.-A preci-pt for £250 for purposes of the Burial Board was signed; and the ot her business was of a routine character. Special preaching services were held at Sardis Baptist Chapel, on Sunday and Mon- day last. The pulpit was occupied' by tha Revs. J Griffiths, Abe1"d:ane, and W. Trevor Joiiies, Lilanelly. Miss Jenny Agnes White, csecond-da«ghter of 1r, John White, Caecerrig, Pontardulais, and lately of Cardiff University College, hai just received an importaaiit eeholastie ap- pointment under the Rhondda Educatioin Authority. A very popular local wedding was scfeir,- nised at Holy Trinity, Goinssinon, on Tues- day morninm, when Mr. WHIte Williswaas, son of Airs. Williams, WVrn House, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Lizzie Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. David Jones, Northampton House, Pontzur- duiais. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. W. C. Morgan, B.A., vicar-of Llandilo- lalybont. The bride, who wa^ givsn away by her father, was charmimgly attired in a. voile costume, a.nd she was atteaided bv Mirs > llachel iEvelyn Lewis, Farm/ens' Arms HoteL I The Rev. Daij WiBxaims, B.A., dSOIl, bo- ther of th.3 bridegroom, <fechai^ad the duties of best man. Subsequent to the interesting ceremony a sumptuous repast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's mother. The ha-ppv crwrple left for Llandudno for their honeyir»o«n by the mid-day train. There was an erceilent display of presents. Pontardulais had much the better of the game with Ammianford on Satualday, al- though the score was only one coossetrted goal in favour of Ponty. Albeit a:-oi^d the try fcr the hcci^eS'tfcTa. Jack Phillips maj arising. A VillY one-sided game was. tha.t between PontarauLa^ and Llarnally Tuesdavs at Tvrry- boamu, tee final scofne reading: Pontisrduliais 7 tries; lilanelly, one converted goal. On Saturday evening last a, presentotwrn of a hcemfeoirne Bible was made by Bairan Chruroh to Mr. Howell Roberte, son of Mr. a.nd Mrs. Rofaerts, Nanfcmofe, UChsai, Pontardawe, on his deyaartar» to A..meœOOa.. The pm«?nta4;ioa was made on behalf of the Chuixih by Miss Janes, Pwflfasratkin A very ënj{ry;ab13 evening was spent in re- citations and Kinging. Hie tcr Rev. J. H. Da vies, presided- We wistli him Ccdt-speed and all prosperity in bis I home.

Mr. James Dasries, of Old Castle Woiis,, Lianelly, has been appOTnsted milfamgkb-.at> the Fairwood W, Gcrwerton. j

LLANDOVERY. I LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday, i under the presidency of the Mayor (Coun. J. Bees, Gloucester House). The other mem- bere were present: Aldermen T. Watkins, Tycerrig; C. P. Lewis, Lksndingat; D. Saunders Thomas, Belmont House, and J. R. James, Albert House; Councillors T. Ro- berts, Crown Stores (ex-Mayor); D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrbogfan T. G. Davies, Grey- hound Inn Daniel Jones, Rhosybedw; G. Morton, Erskine House; T. Phillips, Picton Court; H. Havard, Northampton House, and S. H. Price, Trafalgar House, together with the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Alfred Thomas), the Surveyor (Mr. Wm. Lloyd), and the En- gineer (Mr. J. Richards). BOROUGH ROADS. Mr. T. Watkins enquired if the Town Clerk had communicated with Mr. Maunsey, the county surveyor, upon the state of the main roads in the borough. The Town Clerk replied the surveyor had written that the matter would be pkited at the next meeting of the County C ouncil.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones remarKed that he had noticed a report in a paper that the Council had taken no notice of the matter, but allowed the letter to re- main on the table. He considered that dis- courteous for one body to act like that to another.—Mr. C. P. Lewis moved, and Mr. T. G. Davies seconded, that the Clerk agail. write to tho county surveyor drawing his attention to the state of the roads, and that the necessary steps be taken to remove the scrapings gathered bv their mei- I STOCK" SALES. The next matter was to discuss the pro- hibition of sales of stock elsewhere than in the market nlace on market and fair days.— The M ayor remarked that th;) question arose, upon the alleged sheep selling being carried on at the North Western fields.—Mr. Daniel Jones advised the Council to be very cool and quiet upon the question. Mr. Griffiths had now about 25 to 30 cattle for sale, which he intended to bring into the new market place on the next fair day. The cattle on the fields belonged to Mr. Griffiths.—Mr. T. G. Davies argued that no sales were going on as alleged. Tho cattle, sheep and pigs j were previously purchased in the country, i and only brought afterwards to the fields in town.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones moved that as there was no proof cf sale, before them that I the next business be proceeded with.— The subject was then dropped. SHEEP SWIM BATH. In accordance with notice of motion given at the last meeting, Alderman J. R. James I moved that the resolution to hire Messrs. Cooper's Swim Bath at 25s. per annum be rescinded. He did so formally because some of the members suggested the erection of a permanent one, whilst others sugges te4 the hiring of one from Messrs. Quibbela. The Town Clerk read a letter from Messrs. Cooper to the effect that they had despatched the bath on the 26th ult., but asked that the same be held over unil after the Council I meeting, when, if the Council decided not to keep it. the bath could be returned.—Mr. I T. G. Davies proposed that the Council should go in for a permanent bath, under which they could use any powder.—Already the Council had resolved to get Cooper's bath at 25s. a year, and he thought that they had better stick to it until the erection of a permanent bath made of bricks and cement.—Mr. T. G. Davies considered the purchase of the pow- der should not be given to one firm only, but that everybody might get a chance.—Mr. D. S. Thomas thought a permanent bath would cost from JSll to £13. The cost of hiring Cooper's was only 25s. a year, and hopes were that the Sheep Scab Order would soon be done away, consequently he failed to see the necessity of going in for a permanent bath.— Mr. T. Watkins thought they should trv the I present plan for the first twelve months, which v/culd cost them 25s. only. It was ¡ possible and very probable that the Scab Order would not be in force for a long time, as the disease would be stamped out.—Mr. J. R. James eventually moved that Messrs. Cooper be written to, as other firms were agTee-ble to supply baths, and use any dip- ping powder, that theirs would be accepted upon the same conditions.—Mr. G. Morion seconded.—Mr. D. S. Thomas: And in the event of their declining to fall in with 'the Council's views that the bath bo neverthe- less kept for the twelve months.—This waS unanimously agreed to. Discussion also arose upon the tenant's consent to its erection, and ultimately the matter was left in the hands of tho Mayor and Clerk to confer with him again with a view of obtaining more reasonable terms. TAPPING THE WATER MAIN. The Engineer reported that thurning off of water during tapping purposes created great inconvenience, and there was no neces- sity of doing so if the new patent tanning machine was used bv those requiring water. Mr. T. Watkins was glad to hear that, as the turning of water off interfered immensely with the brewers-in the town, who were pay- ing a decent sum. Mr. G. Morton said the using of the ma- chine was optional -only. He pointed out that its use meant 5s. extra-cost to- everyone getting the water laid on. It seemed hard lines to expect a private person to pay for the tapping machine when it was more to the benefit of the Council in using it. In Liver- pool, the Corporation granted the free use of the machine. Re moved that the use of the patent machine be compulsory, but that the cost thereof be borne by the Council, so that only a charge of 2s. 6d. be levied for tapping the main. Mr. T. Watkins seconded, and this was un- animously adopted. MONTHLY STOCK SALES. A letter was read from Messrs. Morgau Rees and Davies, auctioneers, Llandovery, signifying their intention of establishing I periodical sales of cattle, sheep, hcrses ,etc., and asked fer the use of a portion of the mar- ket place for that purpose, and upon what terms, and if the Council would permit the erection of a port-able rostrum. Such sales would be to the mutual advantage of vendors and purchasers.—Mr. C. P. Lewis remarked that they would not have power to grant them the use of the market- place except on fair and market days, but sarch sales could be held on the afternoon of such days. He moved that- such consent be given.—Mr. T. Watkins and Mr. Daniel Jones seconded simultaneously.— Mr. D. T. M. Jones re- marked as to the terms, that no charge be made for the use of the yard, but that the ordinary lolls 00 levied upon a.ny stock I brought into it for sale. He suggested that this consent should also a.T\1\)ly to other II auctioneers as well.—This was agreed to. "LET THERE BE LIGHT." The Rev. H. Ifor James, pastor of Ebene- zer Baptist Chapel, attended the meeting. and applied, on behalf of the members of Ebenezer Church, to change the site of the lamp on the t-op of Orchard-street to the other side of the street, as during the winter months it was very dark at the snot- Mr. James said the church would pay aJl expenses James said the church would pay aJl expenses which might be incurred.—A committee was appointed to inspect the site, with full powers to carry the matter out. BAND OF HOPE COMPETITIVE. On Thursday evening, at the Tabernacle Vestry, ash nrt competitive meeting was held in connection with the Tabernacle Band of Hope under the presidency of Mr. George Morgan, YstradwaJter. The awards were as follows:—Solo, 1 Miss Rachel Morgan (Ys- tradwalter), 2, Divided between. Masters Wil- lie Morgan, Myddfai House, and Reggy Clement, Llwyajack. Recitation o fa palsm 1, Master Willie Morgan, Myddfai House; 2. Master Johnny Jones, Danrallifawr. Scrip- tural reading competition: 1, Master Willie Morgans 2, Master Johnny Evans. FREEHOLD PROPERTY ON SALE. On Friday last, at tie King's Head Hotel. Messrs. Morgan, Rees and Davies offered foi sale by public auction the freehold fully licensed public-honse called the Black Lion Inn, situate in the borough of Llandovery, together with the garden held therewith. There was a good atendance, but the bidding was not over-brisk, and both lots were "With- drawn in consequence of the reserve prices not being reached. Mr. T. Phillips, solici- tor, Llandovery, represented tho-vendor. The property offered was as follows: — Lot 1.—All that free, hilly Ikvi'sed puMio house and premistas, with large stabling, known as-ilie Black Lion Inn, in too town of Llandovery, in the occupation of Miss Eliza- beth Jenkins. Withdrawn at £450. Lot 2.-IheehoJd garOen, sksaate-ui tOO rear -of Salem ChapeL, Lhindovsery. With- drawn atr20. REV. D. ETTROF-WALTERS. Several reports ba-Me- been spread that the Rev. D. Extrof Walters, the esteemed pastor of Salem Congregational Chapel in this town, intended leaving here for a church in the Rhondda Valley. We are ha.ppy to state that, although Mr. (Walters received the in- vitation, he does not intend to accept it. His departure would be regretted on all hands, as by his genial disposition and his untiring efforts a.s a pastor, he has become exceedingly popular, not only a^iongst his own members, but amongst Nonconformists attending other chapels, and indeed many Churchmen. MALE VOICE PARTY FAILS. The Malo Voice Party journeyed to Senny Bridge last week and competed for a prize of £10 for the best rendering of the "Martyrs of the Arena." Their opponents were Glyn Neath and Ystaiyfera. After a close 'con- test the prize was awarded to Glyn Neath, a party of 65 voices. Llandovery made capi- tal second, although the party comprised only 36 voices. The bass weTe given high eulogy, and the weakness was amongst the tenors, which is generally the weak spot in the party. Conductor Thomas was congratulated by the adjudicator upon his excellent training of the party. DEATH OF MR. PRICE, CAEGWYN. Another well known and highly esteemed figure in agricultural circles has just been removed in the person 1 Mr. William Price, of Caegwyn. He was 78 years of age, and had been assiduously attended by Dr. J. S- Rc-sser. Ho was a faithful deacon of the Ebenezsr Baptist Chapel, and his loss to the denomination will be eoniy felt. The funeral took place on Wednesday last, and was very largely attended. A great number of vehicles were present- and amongst those forming the solemn cortege were His Hon- our Judge Bishop, Dolgarreg; Capt. D. S. Gwynne, Cilgwyn; Rev. H. Ifor James, Brynawel; Rev. Evans, Merthyr Vale; Rev. D. Richards, Mothvey: Dr. T. E. Thomas, Bailyglas: the- Mayor (CounriHor J. Rees), the ex-Mayor (Coun. T. Roberts), the borough surveyor (Mr, W. Lloyd), and representatives of the farms situated in the neighbourhood. The interment took pbce in. the burial ground appertaining to tho Ebenezer Baptist, Chapel, Llandovery, and the aforesaid ministers participated in the service, which was a most impressive one. LLWYN-Y-RRMN ESTATE HEIR. Mr. Prvse-Rice. of Llwyn-y-Brain, has sent the following acknowledgment to Mr. E. Price-Griffiths, hon. secretary of the Im- provement Committee, of the congratulatory telegram sent on the birth of a sen and heir to the estate:- ''Please convey to the Improvement Com- mittee how much Mrs. Pryse-Rice and my- self appreciate their kindly thought in send- ing your wire of congratulation on the birth of our son and heir, and that the telegrams received from Llandovery and neighbour- hood are amongst the most treasured of the large number we have received." The Mayor (Coun. J. Rees), also read at the Council meeting the following acknow- ledgment received by him in response to the congratulatory telegram sent on behalf of the Corporation :-— "It was most kind of you and the Corpora- tion of Llandovery to send a wire congratu- lating us upon our son and heir. Please con- vey to all concerned how much Mrs. Rice and myself appreciate the kindly thought. Glad to say Mrs. Rice and son are getting on well." PETTY SESSIONS. These fortnightly sessions• were held at (he Town Hal! on Rriday. The magistrates present were Mr. W. P. Jeffreys. Biaenos (in the chair) Mr. C. P. Lewis, Liandingat and Mr. J. Roes, Gloucester Houce (Mayor). TRANSFERS OF LICENSES. The temporary transfer of the license of the Victoria Arms, from Mr. T. Roberts to Mr. Benjamin Evans, carpenter, Mothvey, was granted without opposition. b Mr. T. Phillips, solicitor applied for the temporary transfer of the license of the Glan- brane Arms to the executors of the late Mr. James Rees, deceased. SEPARATION ORDER. Mrs. Jane Sout-hga-te, of Henllvs Lodge, applied for a separation order against her husband John Southgate, now residing in the Rhondda Valley, upon the ground of de- sertion. Defendant did not make an ap- pearance and service of summons was proved bv declaration.—Jane Southgate, the com- plainant, deposed that she was a. married woman and resided at Henllys Lodge. Her husband had deserted her and had left homo about five years ago. Her son now kept her and she produced a letter from the defen- dant testifying that he was in constant work. —John Rees Southgate stated that he was a son of the defendant, and tenant of the house where his mot.her lived under Mr. Clarke. He turned his father out because I Mr. Clarke said ho would turn witness and bis mother from the house if he was permitted to enter.—The magistrates granted the or- der, with payment of 7s. 6d. per week to- wards the maintenance of complainant and her three children OVERCOME. Jeremiah C'laughan, a tramping labourer, wa.s brought up in custody of P.S. Deans, charged with being drunk in the borough on the previous evening.—Prisoner pleaded guilty.—P.S. Deans stated that. at about 5 p.m. on the 6th inst. he found the prisoner drunk in Quenstreet with a crowd of chil- dren around him.—A fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was inflicted, and the money not being tertneoming, prisoner was OQmmittoo to Car- marthen Prison for 14 days' hard labour. John Davies, a tramping labourer, was also brought up in custody and charged by P.S. Deans with indulging too freelv in alcoholic beverages.—P.S. Deans effected the arrest. The eame penalties were in- flicted. sarae prisoner was further charged with obstructing the police whilst in the'ex- ecution of their duty on the same evening. The sergeant deposed that as he was taking the prisoner Claughan into custody, the prisoner came on and tried, unsuccessfully to away*—A fine of 5s. and costs was inflicted. Prisoner being minus the cash, took 14 days' hard labour, such term to com- mence at the-expiration of the other sentence. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE V. SWANSEA ,c, CASUALS. "Scrib.bler" writes The "ball" was set arolkng for the present season at Llandov- ery on Wednesday last with the above fix- ture. The Casuals were strongly repre- sented. The homesters started operations against the wind, and about ten minutes attar the kick off Rees handled and neatly dropped a capital goal. Throughout the initial half, the Collegians were kept strictly on the defensive, Loughor Richards particu- larly diSplaying good form as cufodian, and prevented further scoring. On the change ox ends, play of an even character waged for about 15 minutes, and then Pugh handled and made a, fine sprint, oot was grassed five yards from the line. The Casuals cleared their lines admirably, but again Pugh was conspicuous with a fine dribble which almost resulted in a score, the ball being turned into touch in the nick of time. An interest- ing tussle terminated in a defeat for the Col- legians by four points. NOTES ON THE GAME. The- final score gives a fair indication of the difference between the two teams, and considering the brief period which the Col- legians ha,ve been practising they gave an admirable display. The visitors wore the heavier lot, but the Llandoverians made up for any deficiency in avoirdupois by alert- ness. For the homesters, Loughor Richards grave a cneditable debut as a custodian, and on present .form appears certain to retain the position. 'The other conspicuous players on the home side were W. Pugh (captain), A. Davies, and D. J. Parry..Prominent amongst the Swanseaites were: Percy Rich- ards, A. E. Evans, D. J. Thomas (the inter- national), and Rhys Rees, the latter skirting the scrum smartly and continually carried "a senile which never wore otf" during the game. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. On Thursday last, the annual thanks- giving services were held at the Llandingait and Llanfaar Churches. Both sacred edifices were tastefully deooratodi watli fruit, flowers, etc., at which the f-ofkrwing ladifs worked most assiduously—Mre, Jeffreys Owen, Golie.ri Houee; Mrs. Thomas, Petny- bomL; Mrs. Haxris^Jaaets, Ro-yiston HiooMS; Mrs. Rowe, Violet Oofcfcage; Mrs. Miahael, Lkiudoveu y Rauk; Mrs. H. i'ivatns, LLanfair lLrangei; Mns. Grulfydd Evans; Miss Evans, and Miss Jones, Lbus fair (x>fctage; Miss E. L. Thomas, LlwyuowYTh; Mies L. Thomas, Penybwit; Nurse Ply-tliepob.; Mass Banwbt Hig; Miss Lewis, Mile End; Ii-ks Morgan and Miss Rowe. Mrs. Piyso-Hice, LIwyny-Brain, as usual sent her head ■Kr- denetr to adorn, the Hrajir-ri, Mx. QTM i Lewis' gardener- also assisted' in dressing two of the windicnvs. Miss Perkine, Torn, alao sent scone materials. Holy communion was adm at the same church, an English eervioe was held at 11 a. m.. an exoeiieam sennon being preached by the Rev B. Parry G :~Gith, M.A., vicar of Golden Grove. At Lkmfair dating the afternoon, the service was in Welsh, and an appropriate diaccroree delivered by the Rev. D. Dawi-es, B.A., vicar of Cilyowm. Another Welsh service was conducted at LlamcEingat Churah in the evening, when a. hugn congregation assem- bled, amongst whom were u large sprinkling of Nonconformists. The pulpit was occu- pied by the Rev. T. Jones, B.A., vicar of LLimia.rreg, who gave a most stirring and educative setrmcn. In the unavoidable ab- sence, through indisposition, of Mrs. Nichols, the organist was Mr. Parry, of liiandilo Parish Church, who performed his daita.es i-hrougiioat the my cosmmendably. Collec- tions were made at each of the services to- wards tihe school repairs fund. .A ( LLANDOYBRT CRICKET AV'EiRAGES. "Scribbler" avea-es of the Town Cricket Club for the past season have only now been made up. It win be ^leaoied tba-t Ij. C. "Povvy? tops tho batting averages, whilst N, L. James, L. N. Evans, aind C. P. Lewis run closely for second, third, and fourth positions respectively. In fact, the veteran skipper" was one of the most con- sistent batemen in the team. X. ].u Evans was the only one to score a century during the season. H. F. Xewton heooe-d the trund- ling department. N. L. Evajis being second, a.uQ the skipper third. During the season 13 matches were played, four of which only were won, and the remainder lost (7) and drawn (2). Appended are the analysis — Highest Ins. Runs, score. Aver. L. C. Bowys 3 115 96 33.1 N. 1A. ja-nes (a) 12 251 80* 35.1 IJ. N. Evans 6 13-) 1Q3 21.4 C. P." Towis (b) 9 165 50* 20.5 H. F. 6 46 15 2 D. T. M. Jones (b). 6 pa 23* 14. Smart (a) 7 67 25* 12.2 Banks 4 47 27 11.3 E, Mil iter-Jones 12 125 10.6 II. V. 11 94 26 3.3 C. Micnaei 10 78 27 7.3 David Jones 4 Z7 14 5.3 A. I>avie6 (b) 3 11 10 5.1 J. Morgan 4 20 11 5, G. J. E. Jones 7 29 13 4.1 W. T. Prioe Ic) 7 22 14 3.4 W. D. P. Jones 6 ig g 31 Ca) twice not out, (b) once, (c) ten times. BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. B. Tv. Averr. H. F. Newton 20 2 r2 8 7.6 L. Evan3 49 8 129 13 8.9 C. P. Lewis 57 15 14? 15 9.7 N. r. James 81 25 245 22 12.2 IT. I'. Wakiri 24 0 153 0 14.7 E. Milner-Jones 59 6 205 13 15.10 Banks 43 6 274 9 01.4

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AMERICAN RAILWAY DISASTER, Thirty Killed at "Dead Man's Bend." St. Louis, Monday.—Twenty-seven per- sons were killed and thirty-fr/e reriously in- jured, Some fatally, in a. collision which took place near Warrens burg, Missouri, oariy this morning, between the second section of a St. Louis Exposition excursion train and a goods train. The disaster occurred at a curve popularly known as "Dead Ma is Bend." Owing to the heavy traffic to the St. Louis Exposition the Missouri-Pacific Railway have recently been running double trains about half a mile apart. The railway being a single line, the goods train was ordered to take a siding in order that the passenger train might pass. The engine-driver seeing the first train go by and not noticing that another was signalled, sup- posed that the line was clear and proceeded. Soon afterwards there was a collision be- tween his train and the second section, which was coming close behind the first. Both trains were running at a high speed, so the force-of the collision was terrific. The heavy goods locomotive demolished the lighter passenger locomotive, and then ploughed through the first car, killing and mangling all the passengers in a horrible manner. The half-dozen persons not killed cat right were so terribly injured that they died before they could be removed from tho debris. Many of the dead could not be re- cognised, and some had their arms and legs dismembered. Nearly all the passengers were asleep when the accident occurred. The two engines were almost torn into scraps, and the first passenger car and sev- eral goods cars were smashed into pieces, the dead and injured being scattered for a hundred feet around. Other cars were badly damaged, but most of the passengers escaped with slight injuries. The scene 01 the accident is a narrow cut- ting. This, with the darkness, added hor- ror to the situation. It was some time be- fore the dead and injured could he extricat- ed, but as soon as possible relief trains with physicians on board were hurried from sur- rounding towns ,the injured being conveyed to hospitals.—"Daily Mail." 11 ■ -j;- 11 _ji A

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Dust Destructor's Financial Prospects. Tho Streets Committee of the Swansea Corporation met on Tuesday, Air. Merrells presiding. WILL THE DUST DESTRUCTOR PAY? .n Sketch plan a.nd estimate for flag-rnabmg plant at the new dust destructor works were submitted by the surveyor, who said the ap- proximate cost would be Jb2,000, and if sanction to repay that amount by the Local Government Board was for 22 years, the annual cost would be E;1310 on an output of 9.000 square yards per annum. That would mean a charge of 3 2-3d. per square yard. The quantity of clinker from the works at present was 21 tons, or one-third of the 64 tons of refuse the contractors guaranteed the destructor would burp. Of that quantity about one-third would be fine ashes, so that 14 tons would be left as good clinker, from which mortar and concrete could be made. Mortar would take about three tons of clin- ker per day, and that left 11 tons of clinker to make the 9.0C0 square yards of flagging per annum. From other towns he had ascer- tained that the cost of manufacture of flag- ging was from Is. 7d. to 2. 6d. per square yard. In Sheffield flags were being sold at 2s. 9d., and at Bradford 2s. 6d.—- Alderman Spring Do you think it would be self-sup- porting ?—The Surveyor replied that it all depended upon the quantity sold. T'1" quantity of flagging usWl for the nast five years averaged 2,700 yards per annum, so that they would have to reckon upon seLing a certain quantity. Whether the committee decided to have a flag-making plant or not, it would be well if the Burlais Brook were culverted, as the land available for tipping would onlv last twelve months.—It was de- cided to get prices for putting down flag- making plant, and a recommendation was also made that the Council proceed with the cuiverting of Burlais Brook at once. ENORMOUS ATTENDANCE: AN AP- POINTMENT. The presence of 21 out of 22 members of the committee indicated an appointment 7,0 come up for decision. This was for the position of works foreman at the dust de- &tructor works, salary 45s. per week. xhiee applicants appeared before the committee, as follows:—David H. Rosser (47), Tre- boeth, who had had experience as an engin- eer and fitter at th.e Millbrook, AIorfa, Wor- cester, and Hafod Works; George usher (42), whose experience had been gained at Pritchard's Chemical Works, Pontardulais Iron Works, and Messrs. Baldwins, Ltd. and Thomas Edward Williams (39), who held a Board of Trade certificate as an engineer, and who had been employed as a marine engineer, also at the Central Dry Docks. and was now superintendent engineer of the steam trawlers. The voting was close, it being recognised that all three were good men. First ballot: Williams, 14; Bosser, 13; Usher, 11. The final voting resulted in Mr. Rosscr receiving the appointment, sub- ject to the confirmation of the Council, by 11 votes to Williams' nine votes. DUST DESTRUCTOR CONTRACT. A sub-committee were requested to con- sider report re penalties for non-comple ion in specified time of dust destructor contract. The sum of E160 is involved. GAS V. ELECTRICITY. Mr. Lee desired Fabian-street- and Port Tennant-road (from New Cut Bridge to Ys- col-street) be electrically lit, but Mr. Hop- kin moved that the matter be referred to the Sub-Lighting Committee with a view of elec- c'i,b tric-ty being substituted for gas wherever practicable.—Mr. Del. Davies pointed out that street lighting by electricity was only a.1 experiment at present.—The matter was referred to Sub-Lighting Committee. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. The question of private improvement works was mentioned with a. view of pro- viding work for the unemployed during the coming winter and Mr. Dd. Davies inci- dentally mentioned that Sadler-street, Lan- dcre, supposed to be an urgent improve- ment a year ago was still uooone.-The Bub- ject was referred to sub-committee.

————— I Busy Times at Weaver's. Messrs. Weaver and Co.'s mills on the North Dock side, Swansea, are going to-hum merrily this month. This week the firm are entering upon a period of more than or- dinary activity, and before October is out things will be busy indeed there. At present at their North Dock berth, the steamer Ventmoor is discharging a cargo of some 2,500 tons of grain from India. On Saturday the steamer Wenvoe is due to ar- rive with one of the biggest cargoes of grain ever brought into the port. She brings in no less than 2,500 tons of maize and 2,500 tons of wheat from the River Plate. The firm have before dealt with shiploads of about 4,500 tons, but they cannot recall another I equalling the 5,000 tons the Wenvoe is bring- ing. On the heels—or should it be on the screw ? --of the Wenvoe-comes on Thnrsday of next week the Whitefield with 3,500 tons of Rus- sian wheat.

Mr. A. E. Spring, son -of Alderman Spring, Swansea, .arrived home on Wednes- day from Natal. The last number of the "Natal Mercury" (Durban)- to hand contains an account of a meeting of the Points Sports Association of that city, wherein the chairman (Mr. Spring) was. given a..wnd-off by the members. Mr. F. L. Jonssen pre- sented a resolution expressing appreciation, of Mr. Spring's services aIS chairmia-Ti of the association, and a handsome marble clock saitably inscribed.

SWANSEA TELEPHONE SYSTEM ATTACKED. Effective Reply of Manager Mackie "A Correspondent" contributes to a Car- diff paper an article on the Swansea munici- pal telephone system, in which he refers to malcontent subscribers, and proceeds in short to state-: — to state-: — "Athough n-oihing had been written off for renewals, depreciation, bad debts, wastage, or the like, a profit balacce (small, it is true) was estimated, being based on the five months' working. Now, the amount of I' rentals that had fallen due during this period, duly credited to the undertaking, was £ 3,109; but of this large sum only £ 970 was paid, leaving £2,139, or 66 per cent, of rentals, payable according to contract in ad- vance, outstanding. It was obvious that the business could not go on or pay working ex- penses on these lines. Subscribers were, to put it pleasantly, 'enjoying' the corporation service, and paying nothing whatever for it. That. there was something at the back of it all was obvious. The explanation put for- ward, and, Indeed, openly stated by many, was that inter-communication had been pro- mised. and that subscribers were induced to join the municipal system on the distinct understanding that it was to be granted. It was further stated in the Swansea press that until inter-communication had been provided a goodly portion of the subscriptions wculd be withheld." The writer goes on to state that the Tele- phone Committee were between the Devil and the Deep Sea, for "either they 11 ust in- cur a heavy expenditure in providing the necessary village extensions and junctions, or they must face a conflict with a largo body of recalcitrant ratepayers. The subscribers were satisfied, probably, so Jong as they got the municipal service for nothing, and there is something in that, for is not the undertaking 'their own ? Tho story of all municipal telephones—not except- ing the cherished Guernsey—is a record of cheap estimates and continual borrowing. The undertaking may be flourishing like tho green bay tree, subscribers pouring in, profit balances shown by skilled borough accountants, and yet, somehow or other, the cry—the invariable cry—is for mere money.' As soon ass this £ 2,050 is spent, or long before, we may be quite sure that more 'extensions' (comprehensive and mysterious word) will demand 'more money. The writer then deals with the experiences of other municipalities, and condoles: — "If Swansea municipal telephones cannot exist without 'extensions,' they never will with them." MANAGER MACKIE SAYS THE ARTICLE IS MISLEADING. Mr. A. G. Mackie, the manager of the Swansea municipal system, seen by a. "Daily Post" reporter, said the article was mislead- ing, and did not present the true ?;pect of the municipal telephone system at all. In the first place, he pointed out That the Cor- poration had not completed the financial year and the profit based upon the Borough Ac- countant's estimate was simply an r-pproxi- mate estimate, which would undoubtedly be realised when the year closed on March 31st next. Mr. Mackie proceeded:—"It is impossible, for anyone to tell until we get the first com- pleted year. We cannot judge on a five months' working. The original loan granted was £ 20.606, which was made up as follows: — £ 18,000 for 750 lines £ 2,300 for buildings, etc.. and the extra £ 306 was fur inter-com- munication cable. The £2,000 that is re, quired now—and this point should be made dear—is to meet the increasing demands of subscribers. From the original loan we have enough money unexpended to complete all enough money unexpended to complete all the outlying exchanges that were set forth in Mr. Bennett's (consulting engineer) origi- nal estimate. At present we have completed in Mr. Bennett's (consulting engineer) origi- nal estimate. At present we have completed 'part of these routes, and I may tell you in this regard that we expect the Skewen ex- change to be opened in about a fortnight's time. CRITIC GETS MIXED IN HIS FIGURES. | "The correspondent, has exidentiy got a little mixed in his figures as well. The exchange revenue due to September 30 was £:820 I OS. 5d., and the amount- paid was £ 2,9o3 12s. 5d., which only left at that date L889 18S. Od. owing. Then as to renewals, the correspon- dent'says nothing has been written off. Re- ne-wals are paid ont of revenue, and was in- cluded in the-estimate under the heading of working expenses. As regards depreciation, that is an open question with every Ccrpcra- tio'i trading concern. The opinion is, if you pay for your plajit- out of revenue, any pro- fit made can be devoted to deprecation as the committee may decide. "The system has not yet reached a. stage when we acknowledge we have incurred bad debts, but if any bad debts are made, and have to be written off, they will certainly be shown through the first completed year s balance-sheet. "ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A rAY." "Subscribers were not induced to join the S i system on the distinct understan.ling that inter-communication would be given. They were informed that as soon as the Corpora- tion had half the number of National sub- scribers working inter-communication would j be obtained. It is not our fault inter-com- munication is not an actual fact. The iele- phone Committee have done all in thejr power and the Postmaster has certified the Corporation has the required number of sub- scribers. According to all appearances, and judging by the support we have,'it is antici- pated that we shall be able to convince "A Correspondent' that te system will show a orofit at the end of the first financial year. "The sarcasm of 'A Correspondent' as re- gards other municipalities does not touch the question of Swansea, ratepayers in the shght- est. Whatever they are doing will not affect Swansea, in the least. A Correspondent' must remember Rome was not built in a day, and that the National Company have been in the area 17 or 18 years. "Up to last Thursday 1,004 instruments J and lines were working."

Spanish Duel Ends Fatally. I Madrid, Tuesday.—A duel fought at Se- ville yesterday between the Marquis Pick- man and Captain Tereder, of Gendarmery, ended fatally. The Marquis was shot through the heart. —Eeuter.

Swansea Money Lenders in Court. At Llanelly County Court on Monday, Mary Phillips, Bryn-road, Llanelly, claimed -015 18s. from the Prudential Insurance Co. I under two life policies. Mr. Lewis Phillips represented the plaintiff, and Mr. T. R. Lud- -ard appeared for Mr. David Jones, 3, Grove- t-errace, Swansea. Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Philips sued as ad- ministratrix 1 of her late mother, Mary Hughes. The Prudential Company had re- ceived another claim sent in by Mr. David Jones, Swansea, for the amount, and he pos- sessed the policies. As there were two rival claimants, the Prudential Company took ad- vantage of the section which allowed them to pay the money into court. Mrs. Phillips, -aid the policies were taken out by her mother, and she paid the prem ii.ms, witness having paid a part. Plaintiff got possession of the policies and gave them to her husband, who placed them with Messrs. Usher and Co., money lenders, Swansea. She went to see Mr. Jones at Swansea, and at the time owed Messrs. Usher P,4 17s. He subsequently gained pos- session of the policies. According to Mr. Jones plaintiff's husband owed him about P,30 previous to his death in November, 1902, and in March last plaintiff owed him L6 10s. for rent. She had entered into an agreement whereby he obtained the policies from Messrs. Usher upon the pay- ment of -04 17s. as security for his money, and asked him to continue paying the pre- miums, which he did. His Honour But the policies were not hers at the time, as Mrs. Hughes was alive. The case was adjourned until Tuesday morning. His Honour on Tuesday intimated that he would consider his order, and in the mean- time the money was to remain in court. Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P., Prudential Com. pany's superintendent at Swansea, made ap- plication for the return of the documents re- lating to til- claim. His Honour advised Mr. Jones to apply to the Registrar.

The following is the list of Justices ap- pointed under the Lunacy Act, 1890, to exer- cise the powers conferred by that Statute upon the Judicial Authority at Swansea 1 Messrs. Richd. Martin. W. Lewis, janr., J. W. Jones, Wm. Law, Wm. Lloyd, Jcteph HaEy- and- Thornton Andrews.

ELLEN TERRY AT SWANSEA. Appears in Beatrice" A Win- some Impersonation. Swansea playgoers on Monday night had an opportunity of seeing Miss Ellen Terry at, cr the Grand Theatre for the first time, and thai, she pleased and received ar. flattering welcome goes without saying. A Swansea, audience possesses the reputation of being one of the most critical in- the kingdom, but he would be hard to please who could find the-shadow of a fault in the premier actress's representation of "Beatrice" "in Shakespeare's lively comedy, "Much ado about nothing." True Miss Terry was suffering from the effects of a slight cold, but this did not prevent her from enacting the role with consummate cleverness. The levity with which "Bea- tiioe" is imbued against the gallant and rtrong-minded "Benedick"—the play of con- trariness was playful in the eJCtreme and ten- derly winsome—coupled with her -undisguised regard for the gay bachelor, brings out the leading actress's abilities in the most attrac- tive way, and there are many who awer that her "Beatrice" is unapproachable. After the performance on Monday night the audience y heartily concurred and called for Miss Terry's appearance after each act, and several times at the close, which compliments she acknowledged by graceful bows. It haii been said that the one imperfection in the story is the repetition of the same incident to entrap "Beatrice" as that successfully prac tised upon "Benedick," but we venture to think that hardly one, who saw Miss Terry's "Beatrice" on Monday night would say that the story lagged in any way in consequence. Beatrice" and "Benedick" are undoubtedly two of the most sprightly characters Shakes- peare ever drew, and they in themselves sus- tain the interest of the story throughout. Claudio s love for "Hero" makes a charm- in secondary motive to the comedy, which does not lack seriousness in parts. Of Miss Terry's acting nothing but praise can be be- stowed, and as "Benedick" the philosophic soldier wit, Mr. Mathesor, Lang infused the necessary gaiety and daring. Mr. E. Har court Williams made a consistent "Claudio, and as his beloved "Hero," Miss Ilulin Brit- ton was charming and full of grace and lively innocence. Mr. C. Thursby as the "Prince," Mr. T. A. Shannon as his bastard brother, and Mr. G. Fitzgerald as "Leonarto." each did well, whiJe the "Dogberry" of Mr. J. Willos was a study of unconscious humour. THREE MINUTES' INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE ACTS. Three minutes between the acts is far too short a concession in which an interviewer can do justice to Miss Ellen Terry, but a "Daily Post" reporter who was granted the privilege at the Grand Theatre on Monday evening endeavoured to make the most of bis opportunity. Dressed in the flowing robes of Beatrice, and seated in her cosy dressing room, Miss Terry at once placed the visitor at his ease, and agreeably discoursed on topics generally. She is, in short, a most charming personality. "Ah, the weather"—good old weather— "I'm always a friend of the weather, says Miss Terry, who is perfectly unruffled no matter whether it rams, hails, or sun shines. "From what I have seen of your Swansea," she continues, I like the town very much. It's my first visit here, as you know. I was anxious to cone-f like so much to see fresh places—and here I am." Miss Terry has been to Cardiff on so, era] occasions, but that town is not included in the present tour. "Your favourite part, if I may presume?" "They are all favourites," came the smil- ing reply. "I love the parts of Beatrice, Ophelia, and Portia. But there, I like tl en, all. "How do I feel?—Never felt better. Busi- ness? First-rate. Last week we did mag- nificently at Southampton, beating the record at the matinee and on Saturday night. The tour extends right up to Christmas, and after then I may tell you, in a whisper, that I shall appear in a new comedy in London, written by J- M. Barrie. The title? I can't tell you yet-the christening will be a little later. We are rehearsing now a ore- act curtain-raiser, 'Ericson's Wife,' wlych will be produced in a few weeks. Presently I go to America under the guiding band of Mr. Frohmann. "You spoke of provincial audiences just -now. Irlikc them im.=.n--7.' n' T a grand reception when 1 came on at the start? Provincial audiences are excellent, but provincial lighting of tho stage—those cheap arc lights that throw those horrid rings round one. Have you noticed them? Aren't they just horrid?" Before "Beatrice" returned to the beards she said she thought the drama of the present day was*in a mosi healthy condition and that it was exercising a very beneficial in- fluence. j "By the way," she added, on leaving, "what little trinkets can I get here to keep as mementoes? Thanks, so much. You newspaper men are always so good to me."

STREET BETTING AT SWANSEA. Two Well-known Bookmakers Fined, At Swansea, on Tuesday, Solomon Yuker, Handel House, Richardson-street, was charged with frequenting and using St. Mary-street for the purpose of book-making, ee betting, wagering, etc., on September 20 and other dates.a Mr. Richards prosecuted Mr. W. A. Thomas defended. Detective Morris was in St. Mary-street and saw defendant ta.king bets from two men. On the 21st he saw defendant take 18 bets from men tnd one from a boy. For several months past he had never known defendant do anything but taking bets. Cross-examined: He saw defendant take papers and money. Mr. Thomas How can you say you saw him take money? Witness I saw his open the slips. You imagined you him take money' I saw it. Continuing, witness said he had not ex- amined any of the papers, and this was the first time he had been summoned. Mr. Thomas held that, in order to prove a case, a witness must be brought who had actually made, a bet. Urless the police could swear that bets had been ma ie no case could lie brought. He submitted therefore, as this had not been done, he had no case to answer. The magistrates held ho had. Defendant was called, and stated that he had only been in St. Mary-street, for three days. He had given up taking bets before he had the summons. The magistrates considered t he case proved and fined defendant 40s. inclusive, or 14 days. "GEORGE THE GREEK" ANSWERS THREE SUMMONSES. George Nicholas, EIt. Mary-street, well known as "George the Greek," was also charged with a similar offence in Cross-street on September 29. The same solicitous ap- peared. Detective Morris saw defendant between 12 and 12.30 take 104 slips from men, one 12 and 12.30 take 104 slips from men, one from a youth, and one from a woman. In some instances he separated the money from the slip, and put it in his pocket. On Octo- ber 1 he saw defendant take 34 slips from men, five were taken quite close to him, and he distinctly saw both money and paper. Defendant had for some time been earning his living by taking bets from people on the street. The defence was the same as in the last ease. I Inspector Gill said there were seven con- victions against defendant, the first in June, 1901. Fines of £ 5 and 2-5 and costs had been inflicted. The magistrates considered this case proved also, and fim-d defendant £ 5 and costs. For a similar offence in St. Marv-street on September 30 ^undefended), Nicholas was fined another £ 5 and costs. A third summons was adjourned for a month, Mr. Grfifhth Davies expressing the hope that defendant would find some better occupation.

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Eï:"è. Miners to Support Mr John Williams. At the monthly meeting of the Western District of Miners on Tuesday at Swansea- a resolution was unanimously passed "That every delegate in the whole of th ftower division undertakes to do all he possibly can to get the Federation members t;\ assist the candidature of Mr. -1ohn Williams." There are within constituency 5.000 men, and it was stated at the meeting that no such opposition existed in' the constitu- ency towards Mr. John Williams as was stated in some of the daily papers. it was reported that Mr. Williams had been appointed arbitrator in three places i-P the district.

Swansea's Saving's: C-q43,,722 in Bank. A return Loan Order of the House f commons just .issued from the Treasury Offices gives the amount of business trans- acted in local trustee savings banks during the last financial year. From this we collect the following figures — Swansea.—In this bank there were 9,434 accounts open against 9,207 in the preceding year, wiffi £ o45,772 mvi.u; to depositor^ against i>330,466. Total amount invested with the Commissioners for the reduction of the National Debt, £ 542.377, against £ 328,849. Balance in the hands of the trea- surer at the end of the year, £ 2,485, against :£2,603. Amount of separale surplus fund in t he hands of the Commissioners, against £3,550; and other assets, including bank premises, furniture, etc., £2,50Ù, against £2,500, making the total assets :i\351,113, against zC,337,5"j3. Salaries of paid officers, £ó88, against £ 723 expensc-s of management, £ 795, against £831; securi- ties of paid officers, £ 1,900, and unpaid, £ 2,000; Government stock standing to credit of depositors, E200, against £ 100. Llandilo.—in this bank there were 62S depositors, against 665 in the preceding years with £ 36,104 owing to depositors, agains( £ 36,518 total amount invested with tht Commissioners for the reducti&n of the Na- tional Debt, f,,35,958, against £ 35,969; bal« • ance in the hands of the treasurer, £ 207t against £ 584; amount of separat-e surplus fund, L699, against £¿SS; and other assets, £ 1,615, against 91,615, making total assets £38,460, against £38,868; salaries ot paid officers, £ 75, against £ 79; expenses cf man- agement, £ 102, against £ 100; securities of paid officers, £ 550, and unpaid, £ 1,000; Government stock, £ 38, against £ 32.

Two Pretty Swansea Weddings. BLADES—MURPHY: AT ST. "DAVID S (R..C.) CHURCH. There was a large gathering at St. Pavid't Roman Catholic Church, Swansea, Ul Tues- day morning, to witness the wedding of Madge, second daughter of Mr. Henry Mur- phy, Mount Pleasant, and Mr. Laurence Henry Blades, of London. Father krrenJ O.S.B., officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Joseph Mur- phy, looked extremely pretty, attired in a white silk dress, the skirt and demi train lightly draped with Valenciennes ficrnoes, and having, a transparent yoke and full ell ow sleeves. She wore a bridal veil of tulle, over a chaplet of ri-ange blossoms, and c, Tried a shower bouquet of exotics and smilax. Her younger sister, prettily dressed in a cream frock of voile, the bodice pouched, and the skirt neatly tucked, wore a white felt picture hat, and was her only bridesmaid. She also wore a gold shamrock brooch set with pearls, and carried a bouquet of choice flowers, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr, Frank Blades, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mr. Hulley played ap- propriate selections on the organ. Her tho ceremony th" happy pair drove to the Hotel Metropole, where a reception was held, and -ubF subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Blades left for London, en route for pnris, where he honey- moon is to be spent. The bride travelled in a costume of navy, trimmed with green, and a hat en suite. Her gift to the bridegroom was a diamond pin and bridegroom to bride a gold ring and bangle set with v>ear!s and turquoise. Other presents were received from numerous friends. PRETTY CEREMONY* AT MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. A pretty wedding was solemnised by Rev. Jas. Owen, at Mount Pleasant Chapel, Swan- sea, on Tuesday, the contracting parties being Mr. Frank R. Davies, eldest son of Mr. Rees Davies, wholesale fruiterer, Swansea, and Miss Minnie Jones, only daughter of Mr. Stephen Jones, grocer, Swansea. The I rido was attired in a light- grey costume, with picture hat, and was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Bessie Jones, cousin of the bride, Miss Elaine Ed- wards, Miss Maggie Hoskin, Miss Trixia Nicholls. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Gordon Davies, 'ho acted as best man. Mr. Ernest T. Davies, brother1 of the bridegroom, and Mr. David Jones, brother of the bride, were present. Presents were numerous and costly. The happy couple afterwards left for London and ^Brighton.

W. Taylor, or Tayleure. as he chose to btt called, and known to the small Swansea boys by the more or less euphonious, but. to him intensely irritating title of ".Ta.mpot, I has been removed to Bridgend Asylum. This is a. wise and- himanc, ciecision, as tIT4 I uir'ortimate man who ek<ftl out a very pre-t I carious livelihood by distributing handbills for charitably disposed firms, was, particu* [wiy lafcteriyr leading a wr&tched life.