The Cambrian

NEATH. At Neath, on Friday, the Abernant Dinas Slica Brick Glyn Neath, were sum- moned for a breach of the Factory Acts by employing two boys under 16 for more than seven days without a certificate of fitness. Defendants pleaded guilty and were fined £1 and costs in each case. At Gwyn Hall, Neath. on Tuesday, the Mayor presented second-class ambulance certificates to the following members of the Borough Police Force:—P.C.'s Morgan, Beer, Ben Davies, Dd. Evans, Edwards, Hopkin Davies, Hopkin Jones, and Ben Thomas. Fifteen out of 17 members of the force gained certificates." At Neath County Court, on Thursday, Judge Bishop delivered judgment in the case of John Edwards v. the Argoed Colliery Co., Port Talbot. This case, beard at Port Talbot on Wednesday, was for breach of contract. His Honour held that proper notice had been given, and gave judgment for the de- fendant company on Scale C. Mr. Jeffrey opposed costs, but Mr. Hun- ter said this was a test case. It will affect all cases At Neath on Friday, Edith Davies sum- moned her husband, Rhyckderch Davies, a labourer, of Briton Ferry, for persistent cruelty. She said defendant beat her on Friday night laet because she had no cheese in the house. This was the third summons she I f ViCOT out ilTlÍDSt him. Defendant sajd he had never struck his wife in his life- All the mischief was caused by his mother-in-law. The Bench made a. separation order, de- fendant to pay 10b. a week. At Neath County Court on Thursday, his Honour Judge Bishop gave judgment in the case of Thomas Rosser Davies and wife, of Clydad:1, against the Public Works Company. His Honour said the plaintiffs claimed a Tight of way for themselves and tenants over a. certain well, and from such well to the public road and bacc again. They say that tfois right of way was wrongfully obstructed by earth and rubbish. Asked to restrain the defendants, his Hon- our was of opinion that the easement was acquired for a particular propose for getting water from the well, and now it had ceased to exist he had no power to ordeT It to be restored. He could not give plaintiffs damages, neither would be grant a.n in- junction, and found for plaintiffs and certi- fied for title.

LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") String July no less than 5,798 sheep were dipped at the Cattle Market. temperature at the last Guardian m. was at times rather high. It all arose </ver the alleged extravagance of the County Council. Councillor R. Thomas remarked that the county rate during the past trio of years had increased to the enormous extent of £2,526 13s. Well, well, its full time the break was put on. The Improvement Committee have voted j310 towards the testimonial to MT. E. Price Griffith, the secretary of the Whit-Monday attractions. Well, is deserving of it all, and more. At the Wattstown disaster inquiry, the Home Office was represented by an old Llandovery boy in the person of Mr. E. Milner Jones, barrister-at-law, the eldest son of the late Mr. Edward Jones, Velindre. The Llandilo Town Band paid the borough a \isit on Saturday last and played several excellent selections of nmsic. Collections. .re made towards the Instrument Fund. A good deal of "Ba-as" will be heard on Friday the occasion being the holding of the sheep dog trials. The local Volunteers left on Sunday for a week's training at Porthcawl. Let us hope they will have favourable weather and a pleasant time in camp. ESTATE RENT AUDIT. The Lady Day foaif-vearlyy rent audit of the Cilgwyn Estate (the property of Mr. J. P. Gwynne Holford) was held on Tuesday, when the rents were received by Captain Gwynne, the agent to the estate." The ten- antry were entertained at the Castle Hotel to a capital dinner, prepared by Hostess Mor- LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUAR- 1 DIANS. This fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Town Hall, on Friday, under the presidency of Aid. T. Watkins, Tycerrig. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The Treasurer's account showed a balance in hand of £25 19s. 8d. DR ROSSER'S APPOINTMENT CON- FIRMED. A communication was read from the Local Government Board, confirming the appoint- ment of Dr. J. S. Rosser, M.D., to the three positions under the Board, and approving the salaries pa/d tnerefor. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master (Mr. Dd. Evans) reported the number of inmates in the House during the first week since the last meeting to be 25 against 26 in the same week of the preceding year. Vagrants 47 against 41. Inmates during second week 28 against 25; vagrants 45 against 50. RELIEVING OFFICER'S REPORT. The Relieving Officer (Mr. Edward Wil- hams) rep-ovf, of outdoor pauperism was as follows:—Week ending Julv 27t'n, 242, cost £ 40 7s. '3d., against 260, cost £ 41 8s. lid. in the S<-ITle week of the preceding year. Week ended Aug 3rd, 242, cost £38" 19s. 6d is compared with 260, cost £40 4s. 6d. in the corresponding week of the previous year. COUNTY RATE INCREASING. The Clerk announced that the total a liount of calls due Iron, the various parishes in the Union was £1,139 Os. 6d. Mr. R. Thomas, Mafeking Villa, remark- ed that there was a great complaint about the increase in rates. At Llandovery alone, the poor rate had reached 2s. 2d. in the £ for the half-year aione. The County Rate dur- mg the last three years had increased con- siderablv. At Lady Day, 1903. the increase totalled £367 17s. 4d. in 1904, JB509 7s. lid., and 1905, £1,649 7s. 9d, making a total in- crease at the end of the three years of £2,5261 136 Od. The Chairman:. Yet our expenses in Ine Union are about the same. The Clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones) Strictly speaking, the poor rate itself is 9d. in the the same as it has been for many years. Mr. R. Thomas: The County should give particulars of the expenditure, so as to put them on the demand note. The Clerk I don't think the County Coun, i cil would have any objection to give the in formation. Mr. J. Davies (Aberllechach) said they must admit that the members of this Boa'd were in a minority on the County Council, but they should stand firm against any ad vance in the rates as much as possible, In- stead of giving way to the rest of the mem- bers, who &ready held an .overwhelming majority. Mr. D. Davies (Rhyblid), a member of the County Council, said they were in a minority on the County Council, and no one protest more than they did. With regard to the Education Rate,, they had not paid a penny until now in that- district. That rate in itself was Is. 3¥1. in the J6, and they had to administer the Act as it stood. Mr. D. Lewis (Ynisborde) The members of the County Council are extravagant a.l round. Mr. Wm. Davies (Glansawdde) It's a pity you are not there. Mr. E. P. Lloyd The County Council is a bcdy together and ought to know what they are about. If the county rates are too trgh", it's an easy matter to make enquiries Irom the clerk. Mr. Lewis (Ynisborde) remarked that the way things were going up, the tenants would have enough to do to pay the rates, without rent. LLANDOVERY DISTRICT COUNCIL. This Council met on Friday, Mr. W. M. Davies, Glansawdde, being in the chair. The Treasurer's account showed a balance in hand of J6461 12s. Od. WATER SUPPLIES. A letter was read from Mr. T. L. Pnt- chard, Brecon, stating that he had examining the water supply at Llangadock, and hoped to furnish a report at the meet? .>g to be held on the 1st prox. The Clerk also read a letter from lb- County Council, with reference to the com- plaint of the Committee's Inspector that no water existed for the children at Farmer s School, that the matter was receiving the at- tention of the Education Committee. PROPOSED GWENLAIS BRIDGE. Mr. Evan Williams, surveyor, presented plans and specifications of the proposed bridge over the River Gwenlais at Cilycw.n. He estimated a steel bridge to cost £100, ani one built of stone £260. Mr. E. P. Lloyd What do we want witn a. bridge there at all? The river is not very deep, you know. The Clerk: Funerals pass that way l, e- quently. Mr. D. Davies (Rhyblid) moved that it be deferred until Mr. Campbell-Davvs could be present to open a subscription list in the parish for its erection. They were not obliged to build until next year. The Clerk But we have asked for plans and specifications. Mr. Tudor Lewis And we are bound to build it as the present one is coming down. Mr. D. Davies Well, let it be repaired then. Mr. E. P. Lloyd But it can't bepai, as the supports are rotten. The Surveyor: One of the abutments is in a dangerous state. The Clerk (to Surveyor) You had better say definitely whether the bridge is really dangerous or hot, because if anything oc- curred the Council would be liable. The Surveyor: The handrails have been I repaired, but on account of one of the abut- ments, the bridge is dangerous, because con- siderable traffic goes over it. I The Chairman: I think Mr. Williams is right. Mr. D1. Thomas corroborated that tie bridge was in a bad state. Tudor Lewis moved that tenders be 'applied for by that day month for the erec- tion of a new bridge, two prices to be given, one for a steel bridge, and the other for a stone one. The latter would be a far more permanent JEv»nS mo«d that a sU*l bridge,! Mr. \Vro. Evans moved t,hat a "teel brlge, similar to the one erected at Llanddausamt be put up. It would suffice for them and their children's children. Mr. D. Davies proposed that tbec, «es- tion be deferred until Mr. Campbell-Davys, or Mr. James Peters, the members for Cily-I cwm Parish, were present, in oraer that one of them might open a subscription list in the parish they represent. John Davies seconded. Arfc. Tudor Lewis and Mr. W. Evans there- upon withdrew their respective motions, and Mr. D. Davies' resolution was carried. LLANDILO-LAMPETER LIGHT RAIL- WAY. The Clerk reported that he had attended the meeting of Commissioners, held at Llan- dilo, for discussing the light Tailway scheme between Llandilo and Lampeter. Mr. Lloyd Glansawdda, was the only member of that Council present. He (the Clerk) asked the Commissioners if they could alter the clause that no trains or trucks be allowed to re- main on the road or highway. The Chair- man replied that the clause was the usual one, and if the objection was insisted upon there might be no railway. Thereupon he (the Ckrk) did not press the point further, z A NEW ROAD. Mr. Dl. Lewis gave notice that he would move at the next mooting that Pannau-road, Rhandermwyrr-which had recently been properly metalled and repaired—be taken over by the Council. In response to a query, the Surveyor (Mr. Evan Williams) said the probable annual cost of its maintenance would be from 10s. to 156. 1EA TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS. In accordance with annual custom, Coun- cillor T. rail lips and Mrs. Phillips, of Pic- ton Court, entertained on Thursday laet, about 100 members and friends of the Peny- bank Bungalow Sunday School to a.n excel- lent tea, which was partaken on the Green. Mrs. Phillips, Picton Court; the Misses F. and E. Roes, Ai lfcygog; and Miss Davies, Penybank, presided at the tables, which were neatly decorated for the occasion. Needless to remark, the spread proved pal., table to the "inner man." On the removal of the cloth, the Rev. T. E. Thomas, Baily- glas, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips for their kind considera- tion of the scholars. The Revs. D. Richards, Mothvev, and H. Ifor James, Glantowy. supported in felicitious terms. Mr. Price. Caegwyn, also expressed a few appropriate words, emphasising the fact that there we very few gentry ready to support a. spiritual! cause, and for this he thought Mr. and Mrs. Phillips deserved the highest commenda- tion. In acknowledging the vote of thanks, Mr. Phillips assured them that it was a source of great pleasure to do anything for tiie school, which he was very pleas.ed to hear had been well attended during the year. Subsequently some well-contested sports of a miscellaneous nature took place, in which the chief prize winners were:— Mr. Ted More, Picton Mr. John Evans, Llwynjack Mr. Sam Evans, Dderwenfawr h. Ingram, Nantgwyn; Miss Davies. Blaendvnfach L. Evan Harries. Cwmgwyn; Mr. Rich- ards, Mothvev, and Miss Jones, P'ctm Court. Excellent monetary prizes were awarded the successful competitors by Mr. ar.d Mrs. Phillips, and lusty cheers W" given them at the close of the day's proceed- ifgs, which proved most enjoyable. I" OVERY V. BUILTH WELLS. "Scribbler" writes This fixture, ar- ranged for Saturday last was played at Llandovery. Rain had fallen heavily dur- ing the morning, and as it was feared there would be no cessation, the home captain wired the B-th men not to make the jour- ney. Notwithstanding "a.is the visitors ar- rived by the 2 p.m. train and announced that no such wire had reached them. By this time several of the Llandoverians had left the to-wn, and Skipper Michael had to hunt here and there to make up soone sort of an eleven. In fact, a few players were ultimately selected from amongst the spec- tators. Amongst the absentees were C. P. Lewis, D. T. M. Jones, L. N. Evans, Lock- yer, M. H. Nichols, and W. T. Price, and with such an unrepresenta-tive team victory could hardly be anticipated. Builth sent down a very warm side, P. C. Phillips, the Newport and Monmouthshire player being amongst the eleven. The homesters gave a most indifferent exhibition, and could only register the meagre score of 25 runs. With a quintette of the "premiers" out they should certainly have done better than this. The visitors naturally played a forcing game, and with only two wickets down the home- sters were a defeated lot. Builth won the match—if it can be termed one—in easy style by 105 runs with six wickets in hand. Scores:— LLANDOVERY. D. L. Richards, c Evans b Evans. 4 J. Morgan, b W'ard 2 C. Michael; c Vaughan, b Ward. 3 H. V. Watkins, b Ward 6 J, Anthony, not ait 0 N. L. James, b WaTd 0 C. Morgan, run out 5 W. Thomas, b Ward 0 E Evans, c Hodges, b Ward 1 D. L1. Evans, c Price, b Evans 4 D. Jenkins, b Evans 0 I Total. ? BUILTH WELLS. G. C. Evans, c Evans, b Ja.mes. 63 A. R. Evans, b N. L. James 7 P. C. Phillips b James 0 J. P. Ward, c Morgan b Watkins 33 G. Price, not out 10 G. J. Price, not out. 12 Extras. 5 Total (for 4 wickets) 130 D. J. A. Williams, E. Howell, E. Vaughan, Hodges, and R. J. Owen did not bat. MR. M. H. NICHOLS XI. v. MR. W. T. PRICE S XI. These elevens met on Thursday evening with the following result:- Mr. M. H. Nichol's XI.—W. R. Davies, st W. Price, b W. T. Price, 5 NY. H. Da- vies, c Jones b Evans, 0 D. Jones lbw, b Price, 1; C. Morgan b William, 20 W. E. Nichol, st W. Price b W. T. Price, 9; M. H. Nichols, c Jenkins, b Jones, 18; J. Darkes, b Dan Jones, 2; D. T. Morgan, c and b Jones, 6; W. N. Thomas, c and b Jones, 0; P. Rees, b Jones, 1 M. Davies, not out 0 extras, 6; total 68 Mr. W. T. Price's XI.—L. Richards, b M. H. Nichols, 0; E. Evans, b Nichols, 12; W. T. Price, c Nichols, b Davies, 21; W. T. Price, c Davies, b Nichols, 0; Dan. Jones, c Morgan, b Nichols. 8; B. Lewis, c Nichols, b Davies. 0; D. Jones, b W. R. Da.vies, 0; D. Jenkins. c Nichols, b Davies, 14; W. G. Williams, b Nichols, 0; D. J. Jones, c Darkes, b Nichols, 2; G. Evans, not out, 0; extras, 2. Total, 59. PROPOSED PRESENTATION TO ALD. LEWIS. An adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural Society was held at the Town Hall, on Friday, to hear the report of the secretary and treasurer, who' had been elected at the previous meeting to approach Alderman C. P. Lewis, with a view of get- ting his opinion as to in what form he should like the testimonial which the committee pro- posed giving him in recognition cf his valu- able secretarial work for 16 years. A letter, addressed to Mr. C. Michael, the treasurer, was read, in which Mr. Lewis stated that he and Mrs. Lewis had selected a si I tray or salver. The collecting books were handed in, showing a sum of about £28 as having been subscribed towards the movement.—Aid. J. R. James advocated that the order should certainly be divided between the two local jewellers.—On the suggestion of Mr._ H. V. Watkins, a sub- committee, consisting of the secretary, trea- surer, Messrs. W. H. Jones, J. R. James, H. V. Watkins, B. J. Davies, J. Price, and J Evans was appointed, and to meet that dav fortnight to make the fin"1, arrange- ments. LLANDOVERY SHEEP DOG TRIALS. The ninth annual trials of sheep dogs take place to-day (Friday) on the Old Castle grounds, and from the Castle Mound the whole course can be distinctly viewed. The entries are numerous in each class, and some well-known dogs are amongst, the competi- tors. Given fine weather, the event should rer-ch even a far better success than it did in the preceding year. Visitors at the Wells should certainly take full advantage of the trials, and the privileges extended to them by the railway companies, as an interesting and enjoyable day's outing for them 16 fully assured, should "Old Sol" grace the proceed- ings favourably. NEW TRUSTEE FOR THE COLLEGE. Mr. Arthur Lewis, barrister-at-law, of Tre- newydd, Llandaff, has been appointed- a trustee of Llandovery College, in succession to his father, the late Bishop of Llandaff. His co-trustees are Earl Cawdor, Lord Tre- degar, Sir J. Hills-Johnes, G.C.B., V.C., Dolaucothy, and Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., Penllergaer, for whom Air. H. Alfred Thomas, Town Clerk, acts as secretary. "Latest War News! Bombardment of Bradlev's! Great capture of Bargains, short sharp Sale, 16 days from Friday, August 11th to Saturday 26tb. Bradley's Crown Clothing Stores, Llandovery." 1090

Llandilo Fishermen Fined, At Llandilo on Saturday, Wm. Owen, Dd. John Thomas, and Lewis Thomas (fisher- men) were summoned for fishing on the Towy by night, in prohibited waters. Mr. T G. Williams prosecuted for the Board of Conservators. The three defendants denied the offence. Edward Bellamy, gamekeeper, Golden Grove, and P.C. Beynon stated that one o'clock in the morning of the 5th of July they saw at Llanarthney the men in oor- acles. Three nets were also left behind and seven fish, four being eewin. A witness named Rees identified the de- fendants. De^ndants all swore that the coracles were not theirs a.nd that they were not at the place at the time mentioned. The~ were fined C2 and costs each.

Justice Phillimore Leaves Swansea Mr. » Phillimore, who has been sit- ting with }oj. Justice Chanhell at the Swan- sea As-3i7ff>, left by the 12.5 p.m. train (G.W.R., on Saturday, for Reading. It is a cv: ous fact that during the ten v-s MT .in ■; 'ce PhillimoTe sat that was not I htagie ca c in which a Welsh interpreter i had to be-cai.ted in.

Swansea v. Llanelly. This match was played for the benefit of E Gill, the Swansea pro', on Saturday This was the fourth and final fixture between the two teams this season. Of the three former games Swansea won the first two, the third being abandoned after short play 111 consequence of ram. Early on Saturday morning rain fell heavilv and continued on and of! up to 11.50, the time arranged for the commencement of play. As this match had been selected by Gill, Swansea's pro- fessional fast bowler, much disappointment was expressed at the ili-luck which prevailed. The rain cleared, and at 12 o'clock the out- look appeared promising. It was, however, decided between the two captains to par- take of an early lunch with the hope that play would be possible at 1.30, and continue without interruption until the drawing of stumps at 6.30. Percy Morris played in- stead of Dr. Camercn for Swansea. Llan- elly's attempts to secure the services of "Billy" Russell, the Cowbridge professional failed, inasmuch as the wire sent by Mr. Fred Rees was not delivered, "address un- known." It, however, transpired that he could not be available, as he was engaged with the Glamorgan Gypsies against Mon- mouth. Burns, of the Second XI., was brought into the side. Swansea won the toss, and elected to bat on a wicket that was very much sodden, the consequences of which were that Llanelly bowlers were handicapped by having to cope with a wet ball, which would come along easily, and runs would not be difficult to obtain. Dan Thissen and Stanley Rees were the first pair of batsmen when a start was made at 1.45 before a very small attendance, which it was anticipated would materially increase as the afternoon wore on. Goalen and Gee opened the attack. The first wicket fell at 5, Goalen uprooting Thissen's leg stick. Bancroft fol- lowed in. Ten was reached after 15 minutes' play Bancroft brought off some fine boun- dary shots from both bowlers, the 30 being reached in 25 minutes, when Hugh Howell relieve.! Gee, who had 12 runs knocked off him In four oveis for no w cket. Goaien was making the ball vome across from the oif splendidly, although Stanley Reefe placed him prettily to leg on several occasions. Runs came along slowly but sfeadily, until at 45 Bancroft was smartly tl-ken low down ait shor. leg by Precxe—45-2-21- S. W. Jone; partnered Rees. who was playing sty iihly The 50 was signalled after 55 ( 9 play by Rees, placing Howells to leg fo- three. fie wa<\ however, clean bowlcvri for 28 after at. nour's stay fit the wicket". Cca'en L, this stage had bowled 12 overs, 6 maidens, 23 runs. 3 wickets. Ellis stay at the wickets was of shoTt dur- ation, as at 69 he was given cut l.b.w. to Isaac Williams, of Felinfoel, Llanelly s la- test recruit, off the latter's third ball, he having gone on vice Howell. and bowled right. arm round the wicket—69 4-1. Gee also superseded Goalen at the pavilion end for a couple of overs. Preece and Claude Warner were conspicuou-s throughout for some clever fielding. R. H. Johnson opened his account with a fine four to the leg boun- dary off Gee, Jones, meanwhile, after tak- ing quarter of an hour to score, getting runs in characteristic fashion. At 3.15 there were about 300 spectators present, far from satisfactory, judged from a "benefit" point of view. Williams at times was bowling right across the pitch, with the result that he was promptly purr*shed by both bats- men. The century was sent up after an hour and thirty-five minutes' play. Jones and Johnson opened their shoulders well, and runs cai. along more rapidly. A fur- ther bowling change was tried at lu4. C'laudo Warner taking the ball from Williams, whose wicket had realised 17 runs. A striking feature of Johnson's innings was th" fac: that his first three scoring strops went for four each, quite an unusual occur- rence for such a careful player, whose hitting prop-euisitiec hitherto have not been dis- played. At 113 Fred Rees relieved Warner, rnd wit!, his first bal' yorked Johnson— 113-5-13 J. G. Ardeseer became associated with E. W. Jones. During the last three quarters of an hour the attendance ■ ad reach el to about 500. The newcomer was missed in the slips before scoring. Jones beautifully drove Gee high up into the pavi- lion enclosure, where, much to the amuse- ment of the spectators, Dan Guy, one of the assistant groundsmen, effected a brilliant eaten with one hand. Jones's career wAs shortly nfte'/wards ended, he being eaugnt a.t mic-off by Warner for a fine innings of 47, in which were six 4's. Gill met with an excel enf reception on goiiig to the wick and wiVi a eingle sent up the 120. He vas dismissed by a smart catch at' the wicket I without adding to his total—120-7-1. Per:y Morris joined Ardaseer, but the latter's wicket fell at 128. Samuels and Morr.s carrel the total to 143 ere the Swansea skipje- was caught at short leg througn mis-hitting a full toes—148-9-8. Creber was latst, "ap in. The 150 was reached after hours plav. Davies, the Llanelly wicket- received a blow on his thigh, whicn cause- him to retire, Bancroft fielding is sub. The innings closed at 4.20 for 152. A collection on the ground for Gill reached £ 4 Is. l¥i. Sir John Llewelyn. Bart., was an interested sipectaitor of the match. At 4.35 Llanelly began, its innings on a wicket that was very much worn, Hugh Howell and Preece facing Creber and Gill. At 17, after a patient display, Hugh Howell was clean-bowled by Gill. With the score unaltered, W. Davies, who was well enough to take his stand at the wickets, was dismissed by another clinking good ball from Gill. as also was Goalen. One run later Preece's stumps were dis- turbed again by Gill, who at this stage was bowling magnificently, having taken four wickets for ten runs. The Bro-, Rees stemmed the early disasters to their side, "F. L." placing Gill to the vg boundary, when, in endeavouring to save, Ardasee- travelling a.t a great pace, col- lided with the wire fencing and rebounded on 11:s back with some force to the ground. Fortunately, however, he showed little signs of injury. At 36 Percy Roes was caught at forward square leg. Further trouo-e was in stoTe for Llanelly, as immediately afterwards Fred Rees played on to Creber. Bevan and I'avies shaped well and tried to stave off defeat, but Swansea won at 6.25 p.m. by 93 runs, amidst excitement, five minutes only being left for play. Scores:- SWANSEA. D. Thissen, b Goalen 3 Stanley Rees, b Goalen 28 Bancroft, c Preece, b Goalen 21 E. W. Jones, c Warner, b Gee 47 H. A. Ellis, lbw, b Williams. 1 R. H Johnson, b F. Rees 13 J. G. Ardaeeer, c P. Rees, b Warner l P. Morris, not out 20 Gill, c Davies, b Rees 1 A. W. Samuel, c Rees, b Warner. 8 Creber, b F. Rees 1 Extras. 8 Total 152 -LLANELLY. H. Howell, b Gill 13 W. Davies, b Gill 0 Goalen, b Gill 0 Preece, b Gill 4 F. Rees, b Creber 14 Percy Rees, c Ellis, b Creber. o C. Warner, b Gill 0 H. F. Burr;s, b CrebeT l 15 E. Gee, b Creber 5 W. H. Davies, not out 3 J. Williams, st Bancroft, b Creber 0 Extras 5 Total. 59 BOWLING ANALYSIS. I SWANSEA. 0, M. R. W Goalen 18 7 37 3 E. Gee 9 1 31 l H. Howell 9 2 28 0 F. L. Rees 6.2 1 12 3 J. Williams 5 1 16 1 C. Warner 6 0 20 2 LLANELLY. O. M. R. w. Creber 19 12 18 5 Gill 18 5 36 5 Creber bowled a wide. SWANSEA II. v. LLANELLY II. Played at Llanelly on Saturday. A Vie start was made. The Llanelly men went to t e wickets first, and fared badly, four wicket- falling for 14. Rees and Clacworthy open^vJ the innings, and the latter was ofirwtly stumped—1-0-4. D. W. NichoFs stood fnr a couple of overs, and was then car.ght by Jim Davies. Bevan and Warner wer* both dismissed without any addition to th<= score. R. Linn joined Rees, and the latter soon commenced to hit out freely, getting a six and two 4's in the same over off Harry. He was subsequently stumped latter soon commenced to hit out freely, getting a six and two 4's in the same over off Harry. He was subsequently stumped by Horspool, but the decision of the um- pire did not give satisfaction. Linn and lien Davies for a short time made things lively fov the fielders, and improved the posit-on considerably. After their departure, however the tail end made a very m*ir chow, and the innings came to a conclusion just within the hour for the small tot a' ol 89. LLANELLY II. G. Rees, st Ilorspco', b Harrv 24 W. F. Clacworthy, st Horspool, b Harry 2 D. W Nicholls, b Harry 7 (i. Bevan, b Pritchard P. Waller, l.b.w. b Pritchard 0 R. H Linn, c Bancroft, b Pritchard 11 B. Davies, c Harry, b Pritchard 22 D. H. Davies, st Horspool, b Harry 3 S. W'liite, b Pritchard 1 ,q -V T. Morgan, c Nieholle, b Pritchard 16 C. Lake, not out 2 Extras 1 Total 89 SWANSEA 11. J. J. Hill, c and b Morgan 8 J. Horspool, b Morgan 27 W. Nicholls, c Le-wis, b Morgan. 6 J. Davies, b Morgan 12 C. Johnson, not out 24 F. Humphries, not out 4.J Extras. 7 Total (4 wkts.). 127 BOWLING ANALYSIS. O. M. R. W. Pritchard 11 0 61 6 Harry 7 2 21 4 SWANSEA COMMERCIALS V. BRITON FEpny STEEL WORKS. Played at Briton Ferry on Saturday. SW ANSFA COMMERCIALS. f Powell, c Lewis, b Phillips o Ivo" Solomon c Thomas b W. Lewis 6 W. R. Thomas, b Phillips 13 Alabaster, c Lewis, b Daniels 0 ■. G. William, b Phillips 1 W. G. Smith, c Danief, b Phillips 3 Melhuish, not out 5 (A Lidgey, b Phillips 0 Extras. 2 Total for 7 wickets). 48 Commercials,^ all out, 56; Britonferry Steel Works, 102 for seven. SKEWEN WESLEYANS V. NEATH UNITED. At Skewen, on Saturday. SKEWEN. H. Reason, b Williams 0 R. Pattison, not out 7 T. Evans, b Wiliiams 2 J. Taylor, b Strick 0 T. Reason, b Strick 3 J. Trott, not out 0 Extras 0 Total (4 wkts.). 12 SKETTY Y. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Played at Hendrefoilan on Saturday. Chamber of Commerce batted first, and were all dismissed for 41, E. Muxworthy tak- ing five wickets for nineteen runs. A. E. Joflvn, for the Chamber of Commerce, suc- ceeded in dismissing six batsmen at a cost of only 8 r'in«. and this was chiefly instru-men- tal. in Sk-ttv s small total. Chamber of Commerce eventually won a closely contested game bv 61X ruPi; CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. J. G. Owen, b E. Muxworthy 2 I E Robinson, b E. Mu.two-rthy J3 H. L. Smith, b Sweet 0 A. E. Jcslvn, run cut 8 A. T. Thomas, b Muxworthy 8 ] £ A. Cleeves, c Muxworthy, b Lil- lingston 0 E Wynne. c and b Muxworthy 0 C. Richards, st Rogers b Liilingston 3 W. J. Stevens, b Muxworthy 2 W. Jones, not out 2 W. Hoskins, run out 0 Extras 3 Total. 41 SKETTY. N. Ley>t,r-; t: Richards, b Joslyn. 0 J. Blackmore, c mith, b Wynne 1 G. Thomas, b Joslyn 0 Dr. A. Ll c aiid b Joslyn 0 W. Rogers, not out 18 H. Sweet, c Rcbinsoh. b Joslyn 0 E. Muxworthy, b Wynne 3 R.v. c Lillingston, b Joslyn 1 D. Eo Rce. c Smith, b Wvn 5 L. ly, c Smith, b Wynne 1 J. TVvnn, Smith, b "Joslyn 2 Extrpz 6 Total 35 BRIT ON FERRY V. PONTARDULAIS. AJ. Briton l'erry on Saturday. PONTARDULAIS. Dr. Isaac, b E. Davie* 2 J. Williams, c A. Gennett, b E. Davies 11 E. J. Davies, b G. John 12 D. Powell, b Bennett 27 Sam Bagshawe 4 Jiila, c Bennett, b Davies 24 J. Morr;3, b Bennett 6 M. Jonei, b Davies 16 Harriet b Bagshawe 6 Williams, st JOries, b Bagshawe. 0 A. Iæwis, not cilt 0 Extra.s. 6 Total H4 BRITON FERRY. T. J. Tlughes, b Davies 2 Thomas, b Williams 6 Bagshawe, c Powell, b Davies 9 (j_ Jones, b Killa, 59 G. Downs, c Williams, b Isaac 31 A. Hngh-s, b Ieaac 3 Bennett, c Morris, b Killa 11 A. Davey, k Isaac 7 E. Davies, not out 7 H Paris, not out 13 Extras. 6 Total (8 wkti.). 164 TH v. PENLLERGAEA. OYSTERMOUTH V. PENLLERGAER. OYSTERMOUTH V. PENLLERGAER. Played Oysterniouth on Saturday af- ternoon. PENLLERGAER. W Webb, c and b Webborn 0 Marker, c Rodtrick, b Webborn 0 T. Rees, b Thomas 1 Williams c Roderick, b Webborn 3 R F WiHiamB' b Webboipi 2 S. Williams, c Roderick, b Thomas 3 E. Bevan, c Thomas, b Webborn. 2 D. Thomas, not out 6 A W'illi3^115' c Johns, b Thomas. 0 H J. Lewis, c John, b Webborn. 2 H WTilliams' k Thomas 0 Extras. 6 Total .— 26 SWANSEA THIRDS V. MARGAM. Both Swansea Thirds and Neath turned up at Margam on Saturday to play the Margam Team, through mismanagement. Swansea, being the first arrival, fulfilled the fixture, and Neath were spectators. Margam batted first, Gordon Jenkins and C. Jenkins opening to the bowling of J. Geoghegan and J. H. Jones. The latter's trundling, together with smart fielding, nroved disastrous, and wickets fell rapidly. r MARGANI. J Jones, b Jenkins 0 J. Jones, b G«oghegan 2 A. Richards, b Geoghegan 12 C. Nash, b J. Jones 1 M. Phillips, c Boswell, b J. Jones 0 I Val Jones, c and b Geoghegan. 2 A. J- Edwards, b J. Joaes 0 \i Milton, c Jeffreys, b Geoghegan 0 R. Mainwaring, c Bos well, b Geo- ghegan 3 R. Milner, b Jones 5 D. William6, not out 2 Extras 2 Total 29 Swansea ill" 102 for nine; chief scorers, Bcewell, not out 23; Geoghegan, 19. ST. THOMAS CHURCH (BRITON FERRY) v. TONNA (NEATH). At Court Sart on Saturday. Scores: dt. Thomas Church 23, Tonna 63. For St. Thomas E. Barrett bowled wed, taking eight wickets for 19 runs, and F. John two for eleven runs. PONTYBEREM v. FELINFOEL. Played at Pontyberem on Saturday: Sccres: Felinfosl 54, Pontyberem 41. F PUBLIC SCHOOL NONDESCRIPTS ON TOUR. After a visit to B'andford, where ".ev were beaten by 60 runs, the Public Schoo' Nondescripts t-ook the 14 mile journey to Poole, in the eastern division of Dorset, • ml her- on Saturday they played the Park y Cricket Club, the match having been post- poned from the previous week end. The fielding was rather weak, otherwise the 'nn- ings would have finished up sooner, as there' were, plenty of chances given, and altoge'ner four were actually caught out. The (11- descripts had two hours in which to com- pile 181 to win, but they discovered it politic to play for a draw, and six o'clock aUI :oed with seven wickets down. Mr. D. B. Wh. liams played a very cautious game, partly owing to the misfortune of having put uiv knee out at the Blandford match. Scores: POOLE PARK. W. Andrew, c Williams, b Hall W. H. Budge st T. Bruce b Williams 20 F. L. Pearoe, b Hall. 1) R. G. Lush. c T. Bruce, b W. Bruce 10 D. Carroll, c Montgomery, b Hall Battrich, c T. Bruce, b W. Bruce. 4 G. Budge, run out 3 R. Chancellor, b W. Bruce R. C. James, not out 16 T. Leonard, not out j.1 Extras. 8 Total (8 wkts.) 180 NONDESCRIPTS. E. 0. Paterson, c Batt-rich, b Carroll 0 T. Bruce, b Battrich L. W. Taylor, b Battrich « E. C. Summer, st W. H. Budge, b James 13 W. Bruce, b Battrich 0 C. L. Blew, c G. Budge, b James. 0 D. B. Williams, not out 8 M. B. Williams, b Battrich 9 J. H. Hall, not out ) Extras. 3 Total (7 vkt&) 83 P. J. Montgomery and H. Barton oid net bat. PUBLIC SCHOOLS NONDESCRIPTS V. LLANELLY. Played on Tuesday at Stradey before a small attendance. The visitors won the toss A. J. Richards and D. B. Williams opening the innings, Goalen took the first over, and bowled Richards with the .third ball, before a run had been made. R H. Johnson joined Williams, and the pair played with great caution, runs coming slowly. with the score at 19 the second wicket fell, Will Davies bringing off a smart catch off the bowling of Hubert John. In the same over ( John disposed of the new comer, M. B. Wil- [ liams, who was bowled first ball. PUBLIC SLHU'JLS. D. B. Williams, c Davies, b Howell 28 A! J. Richards, b Goalen o R. H. Johnson, c Davies. b H. John 8 M. B. Williams, b H. John 0 P. Montgomery, b Goalen 7 C. T. Richards, b Howells 4 H. Lloyd, c Preece, b Howells 8 E. Jones, c Davies, b Rees 5 T. Edwards, b Rees 8 R. K. Watts, b Rees 4 W. H- Davies, not out 8 Extras. 5 Total 83 LLANELLY. Preece, b Johnson 8 Goalen, lbw, b Johnson 0 Jno. Howell, b Johnson 0 W. Davies, c Edwards, b Lloyd 24 H. Howcll, b Johnson 7 Percy Rees, b Lloyd Q Fred Rees, st Lbyd, b Johnson. 59 E. Gee, b Johnson 4 P. Waller, b Johnson 1 J. Bevan, not )Tit 5 H. John, b Johnson 0 Extras. 12 Total. 98 BURRY PORT V. GOWERTON. Played at Burry Port. SCOTCS Bu"r" Port, 67 (chief scorers, E. G. Howell 23 D. J. Gravell 15); Gowerton, 70 (chief scor F. Ellis 14, Owen Jenkins 13, D. A. Jenkins 10. O. Jenkins, not out, 10). Pontardulais II. v Llanelly Starlights.— Scores: Starlights, 60; Pontardulais 33. W. H. Thomas made 23 for the winners. Hendy v. Mount Pleasant.—At Hendv. ScoresMount Pleasant, 24: Hendy, 60 for 7 wickets. Alf. Jones (Gowerton stumovr) played well for the winners. Clydach v. Resolven.—Clydach played a return match with Resolven on the Val; i v ground, and won by 25 runs. Scores: Cly- dach, 62 Resolven, 37. Clydach Juniors v. Cyffing. Clydach Juniors journeyed to Ystalyfera on Saturday to play Cyffing. The game resulted in an easv win for the visitors by 23 runs. Scores Clydach Juniors, 41; Cyffing, 18. ST. THOMAS V. BRYNHYFRYD. This League match, played on the ground of the former, was left in an undecided stato owing to a doubtful decision on the part or one of the umpires. SCOTCS St. Thomas, 21 Brynhyfryd, 18 foT 8 wickets. For Brynhyfryd, E. Price captured 6 wickets for 9 runs, a.nd Tjewis 3 for 11. For Ct. Thomas Dando took 3 for 6, and Johnson 5 for 8. BRYN v. BAYCLIFFE. Plaved at Victoria Park. Scores: Bryn. 33 runs, Baycliffe 15 runs. CARMARTHEN COUNTY CRICKET. Efforts to fix up a match between Car- F marthen County and Glamorgan are likely to fail as it is stated that Mr. J. H. Brain finds great difficulty in getting a Glamorgan side together, added to which his fixture list is very full. The match was expected to be played at Llanelly on September 5th. The nnlv za-me this season under the ans- Pice. of the new County Club will be the County XI. v Next XVIII., to take place at Stradey on August 29th.

Abandoned. CARDIFF v. NEWPORT. This match, which wae to have been for the benefit of the Cardiff professionals, and to have been played at the Cardiff Arms Parks to-day, was abandoned without a ball being bow1ed.

QUOITS. HIGHFIELD (LLANELLY) v. RED LION (LOUGHOR). Played on the Red Lion ground on Satur- day. Scores: — Highfieki. Kcd IJIOJU 21 H. Jones v. D. Gelly 12 16 B. Evans v. J. L. Gower. 21 21 J. Jenkins v. B. Rees 16 21 V. H. Thomas v.A Thomas 7 21 .F. L. James v. D. Jenkins. 9 21 D. F. Danes v. W. Edwards 6 21 .A. Francis v. D. H. Thomas. 11 21 .D. Thomas v. D. Jenkins. 6 163 88 THREE CROSSES v. TAVERN-Y-TRAP. Played on the latter's ground. Three Cr cses won by 46 points. Scores: — Three Crosses. Tavern-y-Trap. 21 .S. Hopkins v. J. Banks! 7 18 R. Davies v. F. Jones 21 21 H. Williams v. P. Thomas. 14 21 J. Francis v. W. Gower 6 20 J. Hughes v. D. Thomas 21 21 .E. Rees v. D. Jones. 9 16 J. Evans v. D. L. Jonee. 21 21 W. Austin v. A. Winch 14 159 115

LAWN TENNIS GOWERTON v. LLANDRINDOD. Played at Llacdrindod. Soares :-llv. Evan Griffiths and David Williams (G.) rx-at F. Gibbon and R. Swetfctemham 6-4, 5-7. 5-2; beat E. Smith and R. W. Thomas 6-2, 6-8 6-3; beat J. L. Wilding and A. N. Othel: 6-1, 6-0. T. J. R««6 and D. M. WHliams (G.) beat F. Gibbon and R. Swettenha 1 6-1, 6-2; beat E. B. Smith and R. W. Thomas, 3-6, 6-1, 8-6; beat J. L. Wilding and A. N. Otheif 6-0, 6-3. D. E. Williams aad G. A. Williams (G.) lost to F. Gibbon and R. Swefcteniham 4-6, 6-8; lost to E. B. Smith and R. W. Thomas 2-6, 1-6; lost to Wilding and A. N. Other 2-6, 6-2, 3-6.

::t LOCAL TRADER BREAKS DOWN. The B.S. Main with coal from Neath Ab- bey to Rouen put back to Cardiff on Mon- day with damage to machinery. The ex- tent of the damage is unknown.

1 Swansea Assize Business Con- cludes. The business of the Glamorgan Summer Assizes concluded at Swansea on Monday, before Mr. Justice Channell. The Assizes lasted a fortnight. SWANSEA COAL CONTRACT DISPUTE. An action was brought by feed Drug-1 horn (Limited), of London, against T. P. Rose Richards (Limited), of Swansea, for the recovery of £16 on a coal contract. Plaintiffs claimed that they had suffered damage by defendants' breach of contract to eell to plaintiff 3,000 tons of Park French nuts for colony f.o. b. Swansea, between September and December, 1904. The claim was made up of the difference between con- tract and market price of 1,426 tons 14cwt. undelivered, and bought against defendants at Llanelly, £98; loss of os. per ton on the purchase of 200 tons 17cwt. of coal to avoid dead freight on that quantity shipped by the defendants in the steamship Galtee, £30 2s. Id. were on 43 tons 16cwt. short shipped in the steamship Surbiton, JB6 11s. 4d., and other items. The defence was As to the item of B50 2s. Id., denial of any breach of contract which provided for shipments in cargoes of 400 to 500 tons each from September to De- cember, as might ba mutually arranged. They paid into court £ 2. end said that was sufficient to justify plaintiffs' claim. Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., and Mr. St. John Williams were for the defendants, and Mr. Meager (instructed by Messrs. Smith, Son, and Lewis) defended. For plaintiffs evidance w:is called to show tnat, owing to the inability of defendants to supply Park nuts as required, the dam- ages claimed were incurred, and that it was necessary to purchase at a higher price Great Mountain coal, the only coal alleged to be obtainable of equal quality. For the defence Mr R. L Sails (Gwaun- cae-Gurwen) Mr. R. H. Hoare (Caerbrvnl, and Mr. S. Curnow (Ammanford) were call- ed, and said at the time plaintiffs brought against defendants the contract the market was. dull, and they could have supped coal at lower price nuts equal quality to the plaintiffs brought against defendants' con- tract. His Lordship decided that {"he smaller items were recoverable, and, subject to some reduction in the first amount, he gave judgment for £75 18s. lOd. and costs ACTION AGAINST THE COUNTY COUNCIL. Thomas Bevan, builder, Penarth, lSu0d the Glamorgan County Council for recovery of £ 624, balance of extras due on a contract to build Ton Pentre Police Station. It appeared that plaintiff in November, It appeared that plaintiff in November, 1901, entered into a contract with defend- ants to erect the station for £ 2,093, and to complete the work in 12 months. Extras amounting to £847 were claimed, and it was the balance which was now claimed. Defendants counter-claimed for penalties, and submitted that the extras were net in- curred. They alleged p. delay of 13 months in fulfilling the contract. Eventually the Judge gave judgment for plaintiff for £127 on the claim, and for de- fendants for £ 280—or 56 weeks at £5--on the counter-claim. It was agreed that each side should pay its own costs.

Llanelly Steelworkers: Mass Meeting-. A mass meeting was held at Llanelly on Saturday afternoon under the auspices of tha National Union of Gasvorkers' and General Labourers, in connection with the Llanelly steelworkers' strike. A procession paraded the streets, headed by the band of the 1st V.B. Welsh Regiment, and a meet- ing was subsequently held in the Fair Field, over which Councillor J. Simlett presided. Mr. Victor Morgan, district secretary, said they might imagine that the Gasworkers' I' Union was trying to crush the steel works company, but the boot was on the other foot. (Applause.) The strikers' present demands, without enumerating the different factions, would only mean a total advance I for the compsny of 17s. 6d. per week. He did not wish to Ray a disparaging word about, the Steel Smelters' Union, but after all was said and done, it was a fact that everything that had transpired' between the Gasworker*' Union and the Steel Works Company had been sent along to the head office of the Steel Smelters' Union. After the men came out on strike, Mr. John Hodge wrote to say that if anyone was coercing men to join his cociety this was clone without his authority, which showed that Mr. Hodge disagreed with the tactics o £ the firm. (Applause.) He (the speaker)/submitted that it was the duty of Mr. Hodge to acquaint the firm of his dis- agreement. ^Mr. James O'Grady, who represented the General Federation of Trade Unions, ap- J pealed to the members of the Steel Srnei- I t,PTs' Union to let. bygones be bygones, and j that they should insist upon their Union I doing its part in this strike. (Applause.) f On behalf of the Federation he assured the strikers that the Federation was with them and soul. Mr. Will Thorne, general secretary of the Gasworkers' Union, said if they were going to win the battle they would have to appeal to the Steel Smelters' Union, and he hoped it was not too late to do so.

Mr, Oswald Stoll and Mr. R. G. Knowles. Mr. R. G. Knowles' views on the modern music-hall, as expressed in the interview which we reproduced on Monday, is exciting much attention on and off the boards. Mr. Oswald Stoll has now given his views to a press representative of "The Daily News." "I don't think the opinion expressed by Mr. Knowles is," he said, "new to him per- sonally. "Mr. Knowles is rather hard on present day singing at a variety theatre in suggest- ing that. he takes his singing voice away be- cause the standard is degenerating. Witty, humorous songa and savings, he avers, are lost on music-hall audiences! But surely Mr. Knowles would have us to suppose that he was a success? His lmerence is, there- fore, hardly clear. Was he imwitty or un- hurrx-rous or was he a failure? Still, he ¡ was paxl a large salary "I have little doubt that Mr. Knowles this time means to retire. If he is serious a.nd not funny a good many people would have another name than high-minded- ness for a figurative effort to kick away with contempt the ladder up which he has climbed to such a dizzy height of independence. "As to the degeneracy of the music-hall. I personally upon several occasions have had to give instructions to my managers to insis: upon Mr. Knowles omitting from his per- formance certain gags.

Fete and Bazaar in Mumbles Castle. The second day's proceedings of the ba- zaar 1 and fete at Oystermouth Castle pro- vided a delightful entertainment. In the afternoon there was a. concert comprising excerpts from the popular operas of the day. The artistes were: I-iss A. Margaret Trickey (who was conspicuously successful), Miss Lily Haves (of tiie Swansea Amateur Operatic Society), Miss Marion Daniels (with full chorus "Soldiers in the Park"), Miss gil Henson ("Egypt," with full chorus), Mr. Glyn Rees ("Tommy's Tournament," which elicited much mirth). The octette from "Floradora" was also an admirable feature. In the evening the dramatic sketch, "In the eyes of the world" was presented, the following sustaining the various roles with success Mr. Glyn Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Cot- trell, Mr. Harry Bartlett and Mr. Don- nelly. The entire affair proved very successful and everything passed off without hitch before a crowded audience.

Brynamman Lady's Death. The Swansea county coroner has been noti- fied of the dearh of Miss Jenny Alexander, aged 19, of Glyn-road, Brynamman. It appears in June last she met with an accident whilst cycling by colliding with a trap, and, it ie believed, died from the effects of tJhis accident on Friday morning. An inquest will ba held.

I Saturday's Eisteddfodau. CARMEL (MORRISTON) EVENT: AWARDS. In connection with Carmel Welsh Congre- gational Church Drum and Fife Band, an eisteddfod was held on Saturdav at the For- ward Movement Hall, Morriston. The pre- sident was Mr. H. D. Williams, Morriston, and the following were the successful com- petitors — Violin solo, Richard Howells, Bonymaen. Solo (girls), Miss Hainey, Pontlasse. Alto solo, Miss M. A. Hughes, Pontlasse. Tenor solo, Mr. W. J. Williams, Morris- ten. Baritone solo, Mr. David Charles Jones, Morriston. Soprano solo, Miss Kate Llewellyn, Mor- riston. Children's chief choral, Forward Move- ment Choir, Morriston (Mr. J. P. Llewellyn conductor). The adjudicators were:—Singing, Mr. T. Stephens, Skewen; literature, the Rev. M. J. Dawkins, Morriston; conductor, Mr. R. Hughes, Morriston. BURRY PORT'S FIRST ANNUAL. Awards at the first annual Burry Port eisteddfod, held on Saturday, are as fol- lows — Pianoforte solo, Miss Annie S. Parry, Pontycymmer. Recitation, Mr J. Elias Hughes, Llanelly. Soprano solo, Miss Sarah Annie John, PwIl, Llanelly. Tenor solo, Mr. J. Elias Hughes, Llan- elly. Bass solo, Mr. D. J. Harries, Pwll, Pem- brey. Glee choirs, not under twenty in number Plant"), Pwll Party (conduc- tor, Mr. Daniel Davies). Chief choral ("Then Round About the Starry Throne") for choirs not under 70 in number, awarded to the Glanyrafon Choir, Pwll (conductor, Mr. W. Harris).

Gendros School: "Outrageous Suggestion." "A Working Man" writes:—The sug- gestion was made at the last meeting of the Swansea District school managers that an- other £5,000 should be spent in making al- terations at the Gendros School. Now, sir, it is fasy to understand that such a sugges- tion is outrageous. The accommodation is sufficient, and the building is practically new. Wherefore then the need of altera- tions except to replace the infants' gallery by And this should not cost much. The classes at Gendros School are too large for one teacher to deal with efficiently and the children therefore are bound to suffer. What should be done is to convert the former infant school into a girls' depart- ment. If £1.200 is pent in altering it into a oass-room for mixed classes it will plainly be wasting the ratepayers' money, for it is already felt that the boys and girts should be taught in separate departments, and this must shortly be the case. Whv then propose to effrct costly changes to" serve on]y a temporary use? The rates are surely burdensome enough already.

Fatal Maesteg Quarry Fight ¡ Rees Thomas, collier, Maesteg, was charg- ed at Bridgend on Saturday with the man- slaughter of John Lewis Morgan, colliery haulier, Caerau. Margaretta Thomas spoke of 1 quarrel between Thomas and Morgan in the Colliers Arms on Saturday, the 10th June, about 8 o'clock, aud their going out to fight in a quarry near the house. Mr, Hughes (who defended): It was Mor- gan challenged Thomas to fight?—Yes. And when they got on the road Thomas did not want to "fight?—Yes. Witness said that Morgan was sober, but Thomas was drunk. John Thomas (35), Tonna-road, saw Thomas knock Morgan down, and he fell on the bad. of his head on some stones, which rendered him unconscious. Thomas was committed for trial, bail being alicwed, himself in £50 and two" sure- ties of each.

.=: Port Talbot Docks Trade. The trade of Port Talbot Dock for the past week was not so large as the previous week, but laiutained the usual standard,-as the previous week was an exceptionally busy one. Tin total of the exports was 26,873 tons, being over 4,000 tons less than the before. The imports also fell short by 145 tom. The following is a record of the ex- ports and imports — Exports.—Coal for foreign ports, 16,892 tons; patent fuel for foreign ports, 2,790 tons; co':e, 1,139 tons. Coal for home ports, 5,541 tons tinplates, 426 tons cop- per, 85 tons total, 26,873 tons. Imports Ballast, 1,280 tons timber, 629 tons; slates, 85 tons stones, 229 tons copper ore, 2,523 tons; imports, 4,546 tons. There is every prospect of another good week after the holidays.

Famous Old Aberavon Violin Maker. A famous old Welsh violin maker (writes the Rev. W. Meredith Morris in a con- temporary) was Benjamin Williams, of Aberavon, born about 1760, died 1839, and buried in Michaelston-supcr-Avon Church- yard. He labelled his violins "Benjamin Williams, Aberafan, maid in ye year 18— A grandson of his, John Davies, who was still living at Ystrad, Rhondda Valley, seven years a.go, and who remembered his grandaftheT very well,say that Williams was a tall, wiry, brocd-browecl man, wearing a patriarchal crop of snow-white hair and beard. He habitually wore a leathern apron and a skull-cap—(had he card of old An- tonio?'—and was much addicted to tobacco- chewing. He was supposed to have made a largv" number of fiddles and a few Welsh harps during leisure moments, when joinery work, his proper avocation, happened to be slack.

Cycling Mishap on Mumbles Road. Passengers on the 9.30 a.m. train from the Mumbles to Swansea on Saturday morning were eye-witnesses to a serious accident to a young cyclist. He was seen to be en- deavouring to "race" the train with head down and in scorching position. As the train was nearing Brynmill the cyclist did not appear to notice a Newton milkcart coming up from Swansea. There was an impact, and down went the cyclist like a log. He was picked up as one dead and laid on the grass, where, after a time he opened his es. Up to the time of going tj press the name of the young man could not be ascertained or where he was taken.

Extraordinary Accident at Llan- gyfelach. A labourer, named Patrick Dore (40), of Treboeth, foolishly, whilst under the influ- ence of drink, went to sleep underneath some trucks at Cefngyfelach Colliery, near Llangyfelach, early on Saturday morning. They were shunted, and the wheels passed over both his legs, crushing them severely. He was taken on an ambulance to the Swansea Hospital, where he was admitted at 2.30 a.m. So serious was his condition that it was found necossaTy to amputate both the un- fortunhte fellow's legs.

Pontardulais Woman's Death in the States. The demise of Mrs. John Morgans? oc- curred at Ohio, U.S.A., on Sunday week. Deceased was second daughter of Mr. John Jones, undertaker, Oakfield-street, Pontardulais, and had only returned to the States seven months ago, after spending a few months holidays in the old country with her parents. The cause of death was I consumption, following recent confinement. She leaves a, husband and three little ones to mourn her loss.

TO LADIES. If you want the Finest Tea ASK FOB HORNIMAN'S. Full Weight without the Package I ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE. Price 1/4 to 3/6 per lb. SOLD IN SWANSEA & DISTRICT BY James Jones and Son, Goat otreet (Whole- sale only). Taylor and Co., Ltd., 6, Castle Square; 99, Oxford Street; 100, Brynymor Road; iof Walter Road and the Dunns, Mumbles. Bonnett, 7, Heathfield Street. Daviea, Grocer, Rhondda Street, Mount Plea- sant. Morgan, Grocer, Morriston. Ljwis, Grocer, Herbert Street, Pontardawa. Evans, Grocer. Alltwen. S. Davies. Grocer, Clydach. M. Davies, The Buildings, Clydach. Williams, Grocer, Blackpill. Davey, Grocer, Aberdyberthi Street, Hafod, E. W. Thorpe, Grocer, Brynmill. Baldwin and Ward. The Stores, Mambles. Jenkins' Stores, Pontardawe. Jordan, Grocer, Glais. Moore, Grocer, 14. St. Helen's Road. Watson Bros., Grocers. Brynymor Road. Meredith, Confectioner, 141, St. Haleo'a Avenna. Lewis and Co., 8, College Street. Pari by 9, Cradock Street. Jona3, Grocer, 64, Llangyfelach 8treet. Havard, 95, Brynyraor Road. J. T. Davies, 13 and 14, Walter Road. D. L. Evans, 27, Walter Road. W. Thomas and Co., Glo'ster Building (wholesale only).

Greenhiil Woman s Stupid Act. A-. rs. Mary Ann Sullivan (70), No. 1, Well- street, Greenhiil, Swansea, is lying at the Swansea Union Workhouse, hag-accord- ing to the story of a man named Joseph Reynolds, watchman, Graigola Fuel Works —attempted to take her life by jumping int-j the canal near that works on Monday night. Reynolds states that he saw Mrs. Sulli- van standing on the canal side taking off her clothes, and when she saw him she jumped into the water. Reynolds knelt down on the bank and pulled the woman out with great difficulty. The woman shouted "Let me go, I will drown myself. Let me jump in again." At the Central Police Station, when charged by P.S. Piercy, the woman said the reason she jumped in was because she could not see her son who had gone to South Africa, and she would do the same again if she Lad the chance. The woman was under the influence of drink and is being closely watched.

Fforestfach Collier's End from Syncope. County Coroner Glynn Price held an in* inqreet at Fforestfach on Monday int.: the death of John Thomas (34), of Cadi■? tor- race, a collier, working at th3 MynydJ Newydd Colliery. working at the Mynydd Newydd Colliery. Mary Hannah Thomas identified the body. Her husband returned from work on Fri- day evening quite well and taking his food as usual. About ten p.m. he complained of heart-burn, wont to bed, and slept till 12.45 a..m On awaking he remarked tht the pain was worse in his chest. Witness gave him whisky, after which he said he felt worse still he groaned, and passed away. John Bowen, Cadle-tr, had never heard him complain of ill-health. Dr. R. W. Frazer, Fforestfach, also said b had never heard deceased complain. Witness was called in just after death. He examined the body and attributed death to syncope. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned.

Neath and Brecon Railway Report The Neabli and Brecon Railway report, for the haJf-ycar ended 30th June, etat^d the "eoeipta were JB27,986 Os. 5J., oonpared with docreneo £14-- 4s.; expen- diture £ 18,408 18.. 9d., compared with £ 18,580 2s. gel., d-ecreaso £ 171 4s. Out cf the balance of L-5,972 10s. 5d. from last half-year a dividend of 34 per cent. per umu n was paid on the A 2 Debenture Stock for the yeaj- ended 31st December, OO4. U-aving Lo98 lis. 3d., which was carried for- ward to be used for the iniprovemeiit of iho undertaking. The interest on the First Debenture Stock for the half-year, amount- ing to £ 2,599 Is. 7d."f has been paid, and there remains after providing for interest accrued for the half-year on the A 1 Deben- ture Stock, a balanoe of £ 3,584 Os. 6a. The warrants for the interest on the A 1 •,t;: re Stock will be posted to the holl- ers of that stock on the 18th August. Ch-3 board assuranco the decrease on 29th Julv, of Colonel Laurie, C.B., for many years past, and at the time of his e'eath chairman of the company.

Unruly Inmate at the Workhouse An inmate of the Swansea Workhouse, who had been there for some time, and treated with every kindness, was discharged a couple of days ago. On Friday morning he returned to the building in a drunken condition, and became most insulting and disorderly to the Lodge officials. After being ejected he made for the doctor's apart- ments in Brynsifi-terrace, and there con- tinued his disorderly behaviour. Police assistance was sent for, and the un- ruly one taken into custody, sequel to be heard in the Police Court.

Swansea Pilot's Mishap on the Beaufort. Wm. Johnson. assistant pilot on the Beau- fort, was engaged on the boat at the South Dock Jetty, Swansea, on Friday, when he slipped and fell over a wire hawser and sus- tained injuries which necessitated his re- moval on an ambulance to the Christopher Hotel, the residence of his aunt. Here Dr. Jabez Thomas examined him and ordered his removal to his home in Western- street.

Swansea Trader in Collision. A Lloyd's telegram from Kobe says the British steamer Southgrove, from Swansea, ha*, teen run into by the Japanese eteamer Kun.;u Maru and damaged seriously. The Southgrove was at anchor at the time ot the3 collision. The engines, the stokehole, and the after- hold ar*j partially flooded.

Swansea Docks Mystery. A Norwegian .seaman, belonging to the 6.G. Thrift, named Johan Danielson, is re- psrued missing since the 1st inst., <;nd it is feared he has missed his way and fallen int-o the dock. H.) is described as 24 years of age, of medium height and fair complexion. He wore a serge suit and a blue cap. ■i ■ ra

MUMBLES TRADER'S ROUGH VOY- AGE. The steamer L'Avenir, of Antwerp, tT"f(l Jersey for Mumbles, put into Portlan I, Dorset, on Friday evening, and reported that she shipped a sea ot7 Portland Bill dur- ing a southerly gale, carrying a-fay hot after skylighti and filling the cabin and ow gine-room.