The Cambrian

SAVED FROM THE PIT. _1 FIVE ENTOMBED MINERS FREE PITEOUS APPEAL TO THE RESCUERS. FOUR DAYS VIGIL IN DARKNESS | The operations in connection with the en- tombed miners in the I retoria P^j ,i v lriafman, culminated successfully on ue evening, when about nine o CIOCK ie men—father and two sens, lor»yt is-— rescued, and were safely brought Pel™lt of the food they had received, the condition of the men was no ^tjierwise. ate as would have been the c convcy- They were wrapped in b.an mannan, ed m a cab to their home in Uackm amid a great demonstration from crowd. „ .i,„ jjv by food They had been fed during gh twelve lowered down a bole bored throug yards of rock. M TN SAFETY. LAST TWO MENlNbAmbed In the The two men remami were safely got Pretoria Pit, Clakmaknna Wednesday morn- out about three- o clock on w ing. .ofinns of rescue the party DuT\nl^lheha?k by black damp and had were driven oacii {or time. t J suspend the resumed, and the WorkltbeOatisfation of seeing their eX- euere 1au J prtions crowned with success. When released, the two men, father and n were somewhat weak, but were revived with stimulants and driven to their home. VI 1 I MEN BEAR UP WONDERFULLY. A later message states that at two o'clock in the morning the heavy fall which had occurred from the roof was picrced, and the rescvors were enabled to get the two men, who are both named Alexander Foreytn, safely out by drawing them over the aper- ture Jtwlde Although the men had been without, food since Saturday their condition was everything considered, wonderful, and the father, a man of about sixty years of age, was a.ble to walk a little and even ask for tobacco, but .subsequently he collapsed. "SURELY YOU WILL NOT LEAVE US NOW 1" His son, a young man of 29, had stood the trying experience well, and was able to give a coherent account of the entombment. When the water first entered the pit they were im- mersed waist deep till they found sanctuary in a higher reach, a.nd the young man had been continuously tapping to apprise the res- cuers of their position. The pathetic story was told of how, when the rescuers had all but reached the two men, a quantity of black damp was met. and the lights carried by the rescuers blown out, and the men themselves had to retire. So near were the rescuers to the Forsyths that the latter called out piteously, "Surely you are not going to leave us to die now." At t-o risk of their lives the rescuers set to work with a renewed effort, and gTeat was the gratification when at last t.he two men were pulled safely through. The men's condition on Wednesday morn- ing was favourable, and thev are expected to recover. The other three men rescued earlier are also going on favourably. Dr. Roberston gave a graphic account of the rescue and said the contents of a cylinder of oxygen had been pumped through to the men before they were rescued. Young Forsyth stated that he had only one piece of bread in his pocket, and this he gave to bis father. During their entomb- ment he sought to encourage his father, who was considerably depressed. The water was only eighteen inches from where I they

FERRY GROCER. GIVES LAD TRADE AS CAUSE OF FAILURE. The creditors of 14. Gadoxton-juxtcL- Neath, met at Swansea, on Thursday. Lewis lately carriedon business as grooer, at Neath-road, Briton Ferry. Gross lia- I bilities were set down at JB187 14s. Id., and I ts £25: deficiency, J3162. Causes of failure were alleged to be bnd tiade and heavy expenses.

MENAÇE TO WELSH TINPLATES CANADIANS GOING TO MAKE THEIR OWN. Ottawa, Wednesday.—Representatives of the Canadian Tinplate Sheet Metal Com- pany, which is establishing works at Morris- burg, asked the Tarriff Commission that a duty of 33 1-3 per cent, ad valorem should be levied on imported tinplate. They agreed there was no reason why the manufacture of tinplate could not be carried on successfully in Canada as in Wales.— Exchange

SWANSEA VETERANS' BRIGADE MONEY ROLLING IN: ALL WHITES TO HELP. r At a board meeting of the Swansea United Service Brigade on Tuesday, the comman- dant reported that his appeal for a. football match on behalf of the Institute Fund had been met with a hearty response. Capt. Frank Gordon and his team of All Whites, in co-operation with Mlessrs. John Davies, R. Bucklaoo, W. G. Andrewartha, and the members of tho District League, will play a first-class match at St. Helen's on a Saturday at the close of the season. The receipt was also reported of £10, an instalment of .£25. promised by a "Well Wisher" to the Institute Fund as a birthday gift; 10s. 6d. from Messrs, Truman, Han- bury and Co., per Mr. Mallin. Hearty votes of thanks with cheers were passed. Seven new comrades were enrolled.

UNABATED LOYALTY TO MR. BALFOUR. REFUSAL TO SHELVE TARIFF RE- FORM. SEPARATE REFORM GROUP POSSIBLE. Mr. Chamberlain has issued a long open letter" to Lord Ridley, chairman of the Tariff Reform League, dated Torquay, Feb. 6th, in which he commences by reiterating that this is not and cannot possibly become a. question of persons and leaders. He had always made it clear that in no case would he be a candidate for the leadership of the Unionist party, and entirely agreed with those who said that the leader of a party, seven-tenths Conservative, should himself be a Conservative. All that is in question is the future policy of the Unionists, and it was absolutely untrue that any ultimatum had been addressed to Mr. Balfour. Mr. Chamberlain had asked for a party meeting in order that there might be frank and friendly discussion of the question. As regards Tariff Reform, there appeared to be three views held one, that Tariff Re- form should be postponed for the present as an activo policy and reserved until there seemed some immediate probability of their being called back to power, but Mr. Balfour had declared Tariff Reform the first item in their constructive policy, and they could not let all the enthusiasm and interest it had caused be damped down. The second is that they were to unite on the half-sheet of notepaper programme. Mr. Chamberlain holds that the necessity of having pobably to lay a duty on corn should be frankly admitted, and there was the question of a. general tariff, without practical and effective retaliation was impossible. A iurther point was the reform of the admittedly inefficient organisation of the party machinery, and Mr. Chamberlain hints that a democratic electorate will be substi- tuted. Whilst he believed that the great ma- jority of Unionists returned were perfectly ready to accept Mr. Balfour's general leader- ship, lie thought it possible that a majority would also welcome a declaration by Mr. Balfour that Tariff Reform was not to be dropped, and indicating a definite and un- mistakable programme tor the future which they could all support. Mr. Chamberlain proceeds; If, however, the majority should be in favour of the views expressed by the Free Fooders or should desire tibat ■'•he whole qyestiun .should be left in abeyance, the lariff Reform minority would in that case have to reconsider their position. After giving the matter full consideration, it does not appear to me that it would be neces- sary or wise that they i.ould separate them- selves from the party as a whole or from the general leadership. They may, however, very properly constitute themselves into a Parliamentary group or committee such as existed during the late Parliament. They would in the same way meet periodically at the call of their own Whips, and would en- deavour to agree as to their action- and as to the occasions when they might properly bring forward their views in the House of Commons." 111 Chamberlain, in conclusion, says there is no question of repudiating Mr. Balfour or putting undue pressure upon him to aban- don his opinions or his frienos. On the other hand, Tariff Reformers could not be expected to shelve their opinions for the sake of party wirepullers. WHKN MR. BALFQU#- WILL,. RJ5PLY- The "Pall Mall Gazette" says:—"We un- derstand no public pronouncement is likely to be made by Mr. Balfour on the subject of Mr Chamberlain's letter before the City Con- servative banquet on Monday. "The letter is regarded in all influential Unionist circles to-day with every sign of satisfaction.' BALFOUR CONSENTS TO A MEETING. The "Standard" understands that <n Wednesday afternoon Mr. Balfour gave his formal consent to the summoning of a party meeting.

WHAT THE EDITORS THINK OF IT. MYSTIFICATION'S "COUP DE GRACE." "Globe."—It is not difficult to detect mili- tant and hopeful ring in this intimation, and after reading and re-reading Mr. Chamber- lain's letter we can say with a feeling of relief that the policy of inaction and mysti- fication has received its "coup de grace." "LEADER AND A PLAIN POLICY WANTED. "Pall Mall Gazette."—We want a leader and a plain policy. Very well, let Mr. Bal- four speak, and we shall have both. It was to get both that a party meeting was sug- gested. What, is the good of calling that meeting when we have already got all we want. MR. CHAMBERLAIN SHOULD COMMAND. "Standard."—The sweeping victories of Birmingham should inspire confidence in Mr. Chamberlain as a past master in the art of educating the electorate. He should, there- I fore, command the undivided support of the party ■when he asks for a declaration from Mr. Balfour that Tariff Reform is not to be dropped, and demands a definite and un- mistakable programme for the future. In this lies the pith and marrow of all efforts which can be made to regenerate the party. "SPEEDY AND EFFICIENT RE- ORGANISATION." "Daily Telegraph."— Conciliation and compromise should be the order of the day. The question before the country is not Fiscal Reform, or Tariff Reform, or Fair Trade or Protection. For the time being the people are tired to death of the topic, and all its cognate issues. What is imperatively wanted is the speedy a.nd efficient reorganisation of the beaten forces under a trusted leader, and a patient, united, a.nd watchful Opposition. MUST BE NO CIVIL WARFARE. "Times."—In principle the whole Unionist party, Free-Focders cxcepted, holds that our fiscal system stands in need of reform, and the Government is equally committed to denial of the raeed or desirability of any change whatever. Tariff Reformers may ii^ht tha.t question of principle as much as they like, and the more t.he better, what they must not do as loyal Unionists, whatever their' fiscal views, is to fight among them- selves ah-out the exact methods by whicti, were they in power, they should propose to carry out fiscal reform.

MERSTHAM TUNNEL MYSTERY. LUNATIC'S CONFESSION AT CLAPHAM. A well-dressed man gave himself up to Police-constable Meyer outside Clapham J unction Station at 12.30 on Thursday morn- ing, and stated that he wished to confess to the murder of Miss Mary Money whose body was found in the Merstham Tunnel on the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway on the 25th September last. He was taker to Lavenderhill Police Sta- tion and detained. The police investigation, however, showed rtlat the inan has long suffering from delusions, and that his statements had no value. He was removed to the local infirm- ary, where he is now awaiting the visit of a magistrate to certify as to his mental condi- tion, prior to his being moved to an asylum. Man detained in Wandsworth Infirmary will not be examined by magistrates until t Friday mornings

S ctfjfY p,e°ple can boast of a yff » B healthy enough to resist B m the treacheries of the cold, ^/yy H ra raw days of February. The fi « effeet of the wind and the Hpr I* W m rain Js seen in rough, blotchy H am faces, chafed cheeks, chapped ^1^ 8 H eolefs epuPtions, and « ■ 0n.e peastfn is that the skin ^11/ I rain in winter does not get enough yV wf M yentilation—the heavy cloth- W S and *!le ind00p confinement K B choke or poison the pores. The oil (. J B fl and sweat glands are not active B m enough to maintain a workable I t B « flexibility of the tissues, and the HI m circulation is impeded. As a con- Ml B t|s sequence the skin becomes rough, *mw B B scaly, and ill-nourished-an easy §|§§llf| SWm M B substancesSeaS8 8,61,1118 or P°ison°us I B ra'^re^g in which Natu^^ I: sponse to Nature's A bering that chronic || eczema -;f- I'- 8 lect, and that obstin- /y ^2iL 8! ate ulcers are, in the B first instance,simply I| Wg a breakdown of tissue that has got "below pac." H m Frequent dressings with Zam-Buk in the earliest stao-e* of trouble will speedilv W US put matters right, and avert the worst danger. By the of Zim-Buk proper M Bj moisture is ensured, and the blood is induced to circulate more freely near the |§ m ourtace, thus eAabhng the skin to get proper nourishment on-e more. HI activity and strength are eventually restored, an(i the ^iu will then keep M mm healthy and velvet-like in the most wretched weather. *1| That fierce form of eczema which lie? dormant durino- the summer, and breaks fig ESS out each winter or spring, with agonising intensity, permanently over- i§ H| come by persevering with this powerful skin cure. 2am-Buk kills paiu. alkrs IS jp irritation, takes out inflammation, expels disease, and Bnaliy grows new and M[ BS healthy skin over the parte worn out by sores. Sal fig In its purely vegetable composition, Zam-Buk is unique at the present time. Eg m This preparation alone resembles the rich Da1ms Used b Greeks and Romans ffi two thousand years ago. jffi fpf Zam-Buk keeps the skin clear and healthy 'winter, and is ;nvai.iabte for eczema, itching B fipff eruptions, encrustations, scabs, obstinate sores, coia-sores, running wounds inflammation, peeling SB MP or scaling skin, scurf, sore backs, bad legs, diseasea ankles, pjles> psoriasis> 'scaip diseases, barber's E9 1g& rash, ringworm- chafed skin, chapped hands, cniiis.cniiblains, biisters stiffneSs, cuts, burns, etc. H§ gm Price is. i £ d. or as. qd. per box (2s. od siz.e <:on'a'f,sp"eaTri>' f?ur times the is. ;4d.l. Of all chemists AW f§& or post free from the 2am-Buk Co., 4 Red Cross-stieet, London, £ c. M FREE BOX. I A dainty free sample box wi-I be sent if you cut out this coupon and send it with Id. stamp to Co., rf-ek St, Leds" IWO i The Feb. ]006.

HUNDRED LIVES LOST. SANGUINARY RIOTING IN CHILI. (Reuter Special Telegram.) Santiago de Chili, Wednesday.—A serious strike has broken out a-mong the Oruro Rail- way men at Antofagasta, and rioting has occurred. It is officially reported 100 lives were lost. Mr. Rogers, an English clerk, employed by Messrs. Lnglis Lomax is reported killed by the rioters. The Government is sending troops.

"SMOKED BISHOP." NEATH COUNTY COURT JUDGE'S EXPERIENCE. Judge Bishop had rather an unpleasant experience at the Neath County Court on Thursday. Coal had been placed on the fire, and within a few minutes the room was filled with smoke. The windows were opened, but to no purpose, and his Honour had to adjourn the court. He was literally smoked out.

SWANSEA NEW TRAMWAYS. NO SETTLEMENT YET WITH CON- TRACTORS OR COMPANY. I. p to the present time no settlement has been effected with Messrs. Dick, Kerr, and Co., the constructors of the new tramways at Swansea,, nor with the Tramwavs Com- pany regarding the proportion of the outlay upon which the annual rental is fo be based. The latter; is paying a provisional rent pend- ing a. settlement. The contractors' claim in respect of extras is in abeyance localise it must be considered m relation to the Cor- poration's claims under the timo-penaltv clause. One satisfactory feature is that the actual expenditure upon the lines is considerably less than the £ 120,000 sanctioned; it is ex- pected to fall under £ 110,000. —— -It

SIGNALMAN CHARGED. FOXHOLE COLLIERY COMPANY PROSECUTE. COAL STEALING CASE DISMISSED.. At Sv, a • n Thursday John Heine, signalman.. Ffynonfodog street, Pentre- chwyth, was suniniorjf-d for stealing coal, value 5d., property cf the Foxhole Colliery 'I Company. Mr. Lbcjer defended. -E.C. Id in consequence of com- plaints he concealed himself near coal trucks, and saw defendant with a small bag walk up, look under the trucks, and then throw coal off a truck. C TOSS-examined: Defendant was a highly respectable man. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr. Lecd said it i- '-as entirely a question cf defendant s word against that of the policeman. He had been 24 years in the company s employ as signalman. Mr. Leedcr put in testimonials to defendant's character fxom Mr. John Coates, station- master, Upper Bank, and Mr. J. H. Davies, headmaster of Cwm County School. The latter stated that defendant was regarded as a "iiian of irreproachable character." Defendant was about to give his evidence, Mr. J. R. Leaver I don't think you need go on with it. The constable must have been mistaken. The case was dismissed.

MR. BIRRELL AND SWANSEA EDUCATION. HE RECEIVES COUNCIL S DEPU- TATION. On Thur.sday, .January 3L>t, Mr. Augustine Birre.j, Mirus-ter of Education, heard the case for the Swansea Voluntary Schools, as expounded -by the deputation of T.^pivi-enta- tive managers, and on Thursday ly&t he re- ceived, in regard to the saiie matter the ,a Mayor of Mr. Richard Martin, MT. Morgan Tut ton. Mr. David Harris. Mr. Mov Evans, and Mr. Haldane, the clerk of the B,ducat:on Committw. Besides dealing with the position generally, the speakers were invited to replv to certain statements made by the voluntary school managers, of which the Minister of Educa- •}n-3iU}ji>rfoQ aql jo suoTSioe-p G..1 aurr) s b trt A|q-Eqoid -nn Munujino.) prnoA\ aoq £ uwq} aioj^q -ncj SvrBj dij-i ifirrjopiouo-.i P^wmutjut Iuq 'ndsrp ui giutod air} jo >1<K)1 øq .M. Oql jo aATTP-3TPLII audui^-v^s arjiuy^p ou apviu j]T>.ut'( r • asop i'q'¡ IV •jCdoo v psq uot; --=

THE COLONEL. ADDRESS TO BE PRESENTED TO HIM. The general desire to indicate their appre- ciation of the gailaiit fight made by Colonel "Wright as Conrervative candidate furilislii--d a discussion at the meeting of the Executive Committ«:-e of the association held on Wed- nesday evening. An illuminated address to the colonel was unanimously decided upon, and the expe- diency of asking him to accept it at a banquet or ot-her convivial gathering was considered. The prevalent feeling was that the wishes of the workers of the party should be given prefer.-nee, and many of these might not lie able to attend a banquet. In the result it was decided to hold a first- class smoking concert at t.he club, and to issue special invitations to those who had worked in the various ward?. Colonel Wright signified his approval of this. ?sp?cialiy as it would enable him to see together the Conservatives who had ren- dered him a.nd the party such excellent ser- vice.

ROBBED OF A LITTLE PLEASURE STRAIGHT-LACED FOLK AND THE THEATRE. At Thursdays meeting of dians, the Workhouse Commit* that the offer of Mr. E. 0- of an afternoon a-t the Urand -hanks" mates had been 'y^pproval of tU,. Mr. Rogers Riming the k;^ action of the ™mmd^s_ He not,;<x<i y™ invitat ion of Mr. Bro°*- A as 'lost bv a casting v<ot< Wll_ Rev Y O. K-v3?*: t WdS casting vjT'Th*. 'Kh it dropped.. j was surpri^-vl arij • reS K snggested. lo that the morals +v^f113 K"? i1 be degraded! What about the children of the Cottage 10 'a^0 W'li allowed to go? (Hear, h««r-) r' 'r oved that the Board regrets the lsitiug Committee had declined the mvita-tion. Mr. Johnston seconded. l Thomaii asked whet/her it had not iHJ-n the custom to accept the invitation extended by the theatre people, and Mr. J. Harvey said that had been the case where there wa,- a pantomime. Mr. Thomas: Why should we accept foolo's invitation and not this? Chairman: Will you vote now? ("Vote.") Rev. E. 0. Evans said it was now come weeks since the festive season, and there was a possibility of overdoing this kind of thing, It certainly meant inter.encc) with the dis- cipline, because it gave the inmates t-he op- port4imty of get-ting drunk. (Laughter.) He was well aware his action might be put down to a Puritanical straig4;tlacedneiss, Lut it could not be washed away with sneer- ing. Mr. Jeffreys did not believe it right to lend their patronage to these places of amuse- ment. Mr. Rogers had the greatest respect for conscientious convictions. Ha said the com- mittee had no concept ion of the value of time, and until they had a more business- like chairman he would be unable to attend. (Hear, hear.) Rev. R. 0. Hughes What's this to do with the ? (Laughter.) Mr. John Thomas: Mr. Rogers is express- ing his opinion. Rev. E. 0. Evans said if thev gave less time they would have a hundred more in- mates in t-he. House. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Rogers There's too much time given to tea. ("Oh." and Hear, hear.) Rev. R. G. Hughes: It 's perfectly wrong to say that. Considerable chatter ensued as to whe- ther the motion meant was taken or not. A Ivote was taken, seventeen voting for Mr. Rogers' proposal, and eighteen against. The ooixunittae-'s decision was confirmed.

NEATH NOTES* Neath Council's Faction Strife. Tragic Fatality on the R. & S.B. Melyn Men and the "Bottled Bass." The recent masonic ball at Neath was a. great social success. But financially it. was, I am informed by a good mason, a failure, or very nearly so. The profit was five shil- lings. I itv be th:.t the masons only vented to clear expenses. If that were th» object, they have succeeded. P facti-jn strife in t-he Neath Town -ounci continues, as wiuness the proceed- in^ri?- "1 or so ago. The meeting cam* V'j*1 f ajid went out like a lion.- Alderman H. P. C'ha.rl^ on the school que* t leI: maae a speech temperate in tone, and Mmna in urguimmt. He simply appealed to t he memoers 01 the Council foi "just.ice for the teachers in the "voluntary" 'sr-hooLs He wanted teachers in Alderman Davies's scnool to be pbe,:d on the same basis of re- numeration, where equal ability obtained, as the teachers engaged in t-h-e old -ISdard Schools. One would have thought that this just appli^.tk n would have appealed to a.1? the members of the Council. the members of the Council. Doubtless it would havs done had too whole of i he members of the Council been fair-minded. But, unfortunately for the town of NeJ-i h, and for the conduct and pro- of its public affait-s. there is a certain section of tlie ruling body, just in the minority, which does not possess' the quaIi-" fication ot f;:ir-mindednfss. It is a section which has consistently followed the policy of the Countv Council in its egorts to starve the non-provided schools into submission. The noble eight who make up this section^ i kicke-d eat! at first against. the proposi- i tion, but when they found that the Mayor had the courage ol his convictions, and-gave his casting vote against them, they lost t.beir tempers, and moved abortive amendments in rapid succession, doubtless with the object of showing the noble bund of the so-called fi\e churchmen, who had assembled tor the purpose 1 of revelling in personalities which they call principles, that the world yet jos- sensed its Croniw^Ils and its Hampden? I. 1 he whole discussion soon resol ed it- '• sell into an absolute farce, for well id Mr, Hop km Morgan. Mr. E. S. Pfcillii* Mv J. sell into an absolute farce, for weH iid Mr, Hop km Morgan. Mr. E. S. Pfcillii* Mv J. R. Jones, and Mr. W. H. Hunkm krivw tbe amendmeuts they moved, seconded ..nd sup- ported, had not t he slightest hope o* succeafc, • Thev descenaed trom the realm ot argu- ment into the depths of vulgar abuse. They abused, and soagiit to throw Tidic.rle u-pvm I the Mayor and the aldermen. The fonrnea* had been false to his elee-tion pronose and the latter were compared to ar: <xpmngl House of Lords, just giving its dying kick. All this was like honey to the noble-minded Free rhurchø.1 who sat wit.hin mk- circle. J They laughed, hear-heared, and applaudfed encouragingly. The thought occi.rrc-d to my > mind. "How these Christians love ne an- other." And all this because i. was pro- posed to equally remunerate t'h. f-aeh-r? of the non-provided schools. Surely the teachers aw not iv >p jnsible {or party Ought t-h y then t-o stiff-er" Where were the Lai*• ~i*.mr>er% the representatives of Trades i.monism? One would have thought t-hat 11 ey wou"d nave been arrayed on the side o, quai merit equal pay. But no. They w. in the op- position. which only shows hcar- dinal principles can be snbv.ed to party IP purposes. However, in the c the pro- position of equality was car1- d. But Mr. Hopkin Morgan hcs given n<c^ of motion for recisision, and on the first Thurse, i\ in n March we may eonfidewt^y expect a r. of the regrettable awtc- of a week A 11 ue poinj^-was raised by he Coroner's jury wferch wtl-. a Jf-aey Marine, iivv* UK r:ri-umfr;-nces rannoeted with the death oi James SoiTtTftvood 7,lw, ni; who met with a tragi'" w, t tie Rhondda a«d Swansea Bay Railway duriti^ Saturday niglit ].at. On Moooa ai:< Ttoon there existed just a doubt as to + unfortunate man was run over or h-or he had fallen from oine of the orrpartnttn's of the last up train; 1D oth. r words, wi^-oer he was a ,Oser. or a -assenger jury was junes g-n erallv are in such cases-or-. the inquiry was adjourned until next aay when it was c'nerh- shown tba.t he. lia tr.issod the tram and had walk^i1^ th* lir.e »n dic- tion of Briton lerry. li.ereiore lie must have be°n run ovcr- This decision, babied upon illidniable f.acts- hears a signtfeant, moral, whicl) will be clear to most readers. Xow I sD1 not a betting man, but if I w<Tre <-oin? to. bet 1 don't ihuik I should rush blio^y sueh an arrangement as was the cfl6e<v:'til a certain gentleman of hie ga1 vanish 'T^^nasion" this week I *o T1!c"1 talking *l>ou, uorse ri/imr ^nd one ^>'<1 the other lie kn-v. no- thin?>ut Don't J? |he r,-nlv. "T l-no* as lnuch as vo»- ^Aell. teu yov. what rU do-' said the first speaker, ;^VC <-hoioe Of sixteen horses t<o-dav d"ifferem iaces mind and "H tvack f.v«; "LiIat neither wins." "'Done," was tlie rejoinder, and the gent>em0ii ciiaVien^l ■cj{ed his horses, and the monev was pk<«d •JJ safe keeping until the re--njlt-> it) th< ^nin^ were known..1 UKt after f5"w O'clock. challenged _;Wer.T to the atatiOn, par phased a Post, unci came back- He dtdn"1-: look particularly clieerful. and his (v: v- panion aisked Witt's 'up? Haare they .al '"Yoti'v, tiad me. you. I)ou.-i dcr '•How? the matter?" "There was no raciuer lXvjng to the frost.rThe gentle- man. wbr, ha.d' made the bet.' wber ooolly picking Up killings, otearved 'T know -1 hat afore 1 made the bet." 1 aspect or W. B. Divies has been receutly 1 -'•wpiTi<T a stiarp eve on milk vendors, and we are likely to have half-ardozen prosecu tions a fortnight hence. ..a. The result of the proceedings against three galvanising men this week came as a sur prise. They were accused of stealing three small bot-tles of Bass. and it was shown that it was just a micchievous prank. Yet they were each convicted. Payment of oasts would, in my opinion, have met the case. However, all Melyn is. indignant, and I should not be surprised if we heard more o{ the incident. The lesson taught a young man named EvJion should be of service to himself, the Public and the police. The duties per- formed bv the 'ist-namied are frequently of an arduous and unph-asant nature, and they often, deserve the unqualified support of any citizen who might be near when they are placed in awkwaid positions. Such was the caae a cou^ile of weeks ago, when "Buff" O'Neill, a gentleman who has several times been before the local courts for a variety of offences, wos being ta.ken to the station by P.C. Honkin Davie., O'Neill was most vio- lent, and a young man named Cousins went to his assistance. NViicn helping. Eynon came on and struck him a violent blow on the jaw. The sequel occurred at the Bor- ough Police Station, when Eynon was fined for his cowardly interference. I hope that -t.he timely warning of Mr. Jno. Rees, the chairman, will not be forgotten, for the members of the Neath force, from the Head Constable down to the lowest grade, are always forbearing and tolerant to a degree seldom found in any similar organisation. The county justices are going for a tour at their own expense. They are going to "do" Briton Ferrv about a fortnight hence, and next February we shall probably witnesa a substantial diminution in the number of licensee in the area refer-ed to. I am told 11-A-t that in the "village" of Briton Ferry there is one public house to even- 250 of the in- habitants. including, of course, the women and children. "OBSERVER."

MOBRISTON A.ND SKOTTY LIG<HTTN€I. As regards the high tension +-^h?me for supplying Morriston and Sketty districte With, electric- lighting, Morriston and La-ndore dis- tricts are being supplied on tie uertuanient syyteai, aawi tlk snpuJjr to | Sketty will fefc available in the course ot tesi I days,

GIFTS FOR SWANSEA POOR. HOW A NOBLE XMAS FUND Uil. POSTED. The total receipts for the thirty-R'-enth aonna.1 distribution of Chrisitroas gifts ;o Swansea's aged poor and necessitous IOCS, amounted to J5182 13s. 7d. "iVell-knoa-.n subscribers included the Duke of Beaufort, Earl Jersey, Lady Swansea, S.ir Tno. llew- elyn, Sir George Newnes, Sir Griffith Thomas, Sir Jno. Jones Jenkins, Miss Dillvvn, Mr. Graham Vivian, the Mayor, Col Wright,' Mis. Pioton Turberville, Messrs. B. Dvans, .I., J. Jay Williams, H. Eooles, J. Aeron Thomas] F. Oory Yeo, D. M. Glasbrook, Roger (-1(. The subscriptions inolu<jpd one of ten guineas, two of five fruinoas; t-.v.;) of £6; »ix of two guineas; one of £2; aid cue of JE1 10s. Od.; twenty-two of oroe t'nillea; eight of £1; 43 of Hls. 6d.; 26 of ICE.; 95 of &.3; one of 6b. six of 4s.; nine of 5s. 6rf.; 154 < f 2s. 6d. Snms under 2s. 6d. realised J;19 Cte. 1,1. Messrs Weaver gave a sack of flour, Mr. C. England sack of potatoes, and Met-si-g. Thomas. Evans and Dyer sack cf pe.s.

BURNS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE NEARLY AN HOUR'S CHAT WITH THE KING Right Hon. John oorn, M.P., on Wed- nesday visited Buckingham Palace for rn audience with the King, by his Majesty's command. He was wearing his ordinary dress-a bowler hat and a reefer-jacket suit. He carried a bundle of papers under his arm. Cares of State did not prevent Mr. Burns showing his well-known fondness for chil- dren. A little boy was trying to trundle a very big hoop down one of the paths in the park without much success. The President of the Local Government Board came to his as- sistance, and between them they managed to get it going in fine style. Mr. Burns was at the Palace for nearly an hour, and then walked back to the Local Government Board offices. ( Conversation between the King and his Ministers Ïf; of course, strictly private.

I' TOM LEAMORE. ?1! (' ft' "WTfdffl .-■•r.r.-f. COMMITTED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT. Tom Leamore, the well-known comedian, was committed to prison for ten days for contempt of court on Tuesday at Derby County Court. The case was the sequel to an action in which Mr. Edwards, proprietor of Derby Palace of Varieties, recovered £ 60 damages against Leamore for breach of contract. It was stated that Leamore had since filed his petition, and, though he had been served with a subpeena and had been supplied with conduct money, he had failed to attend at Derby Court. I=-

ST. DAVID'S DAY. SWANSEA BANQUET: LADIES TO Q ATTEND. This year will see a banquet at Swansea, in honour of the anniversary of the Patron Saint, and for this the town has to thank the ymdeithag Gymreig, Abertawe. At iuesday evening's meeting Mr. William Da vies (schoolma&ter) presided. It was decided to hold the banquet at the Hotel Metropole, the following being con- stituted a committee to make the arrange- ment. Mes.srs. LIeufer Thoma.s (chairman), A. M. Morgan, A. B. Davies, Timothy M. Jona,, Rev. D. J. Griffiths (Morriston), Win. Davies (Morriston)j and D. Rhys Phillips, and Alban Morris (secretaries). J- Griffiths propoeied and Mr. Abraham George seconded that ladies '^e invited.-lr. 1'. E. Powell proposed and Mr. John Lewis seconded an amendment, but a vote being taken the majo-ity were m favour of ladies being present at the gath- ering. y oice.: Although I voted against it I sha'l bring my wife. (Laughter.)

THIRD GLAMORGAN V.R. BALL BRILLIANT AND ANIMATED SCENE I AT THE ALBERT HALLS. The Albert Halls, Swansea, on Tuesday night presented a brilliant appearance, the occasion being the annual subscription ball of the 3rd Glamorgan Volunteer Rifle Corps. The attendance was 250, and a pretty feat- ure was the bugler blowing the "Fall In" before the commencement of each dame. The brignt uniforms of the officers contributed net a little to the picturesque scene. The Gecorations were by Messrs. Ben Evans and Co" and were particularly effective. The 3rd Glamorgan Band, under Bandmaster feims, were almost hidden in a wealth of foliage, and the time they kept was excel- lent. The programme, which started at 8 o clock, and was not finished until 3.30, em- braced 24 dances. Captain T. Herschell Jones, assisted by Sergeant C. E. Poole (hon. sec.), were masters of ceremonies. The catering was in the hands of Mr. Watts. The attendance included Colonel and .Mrs Ree-s, Colonel and Mrs. Langdon, Colonel W. Jones, and the following (a'phabeticallv arranged) Mr. J. Auckland (LlanelM. Captain, Mrs., and-Miss Bradford. Messrs Barbier, H. R. Benson, R. Benson, Lieut Cleeves, Mr. S. and Miss Chapman, Sero-t.- Major and Mrs. Challis, S,rgt.-lnstructor and Mrs. Davies, Mr. Devereux, Lieut Surgeon Chiles Evans, Dr. E. Evans Mr Cary Griffiths, Dr. E. Grove, Sergt. Goad, Captain and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Miss Imrey, Captain and Mrs. Isaac, Captain C. B. Jenkins, Captain and Mrs. Herschel! Jones, Messrs. E- Powell Jones, S. Griffith Jones, Mr. and Mrs. T. Randell Lewis Dr. Kneath (Clydach), Mr. and Mre. J. p. Long, Mi&s Macdonald, Sergt.-Major and .Mrs. Marshall, Mr. Edgar Morgans (Pontar- dawe), Captain Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Norman, Mr. J. G. Owen, Dr. F. Price, M1:3S Richardson, Miss I. Rees, Miss G. Rees, Mr. and Mrs Ruthen, Miss N. Samuel (Lla.nelly), Dr. and Miss Stephens, Captain IJew. Thomas, Miss Thomas, liieut.-Surgeon Tliomas, Misses Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas (Fforestfach), Miss F. G. Thomas (Aber- avon), Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Thomas, Mr. and Miss Trickey. Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas, AIlss Maude Thomas, Messrs. H. J. West, Stafford Williams, and J. Williams.

MUMBLES SURVEYORSHIP. NTIBER OF APPLICANTS REDUCED 0 TO THREE. onrr.^F Grniouth Urban District Council met a ^;esday to receive applications for the dual fipe^fIn*'rnent' of surveyor and sanitary in- kins °^; tiU€cession to Mr. Marcus Hos a Swansea's newly appointed estate sideS and valuer- Ml'- C- W" Slater nre" sent an^ ^ere was only one councillor ab Th f w*re twenty applicants for the va- i !■' Office and after eome discussion it was J-cided, upon the motioa of Mr. W, L. ^rgan, seconded by Mr. Hy. Davies, to thf number to three. fo following \tere selected to appear be- rf Council n^xt ^-eek J. Rice Jones. j^sident engineer at Colwyn Bay Grarwvn Jones, surveyor and draughtsman under le Swansea Borough Electri'-al Engineer; 1J{i Mr. W. P. Puddicombe, P.A.S.I., char- Lre.d surveyor, Swansea-. j Among.st .the other applicants were Mr: (-<" Htan.-tirld Brun^.a former purveyor to the istermouth Council.—Tiie salarv offered ls £ 120 a you..

GIGANTIC COAL STRIKE THREATENED. TO PARALYZE AMERICA'S INDUS- TilES. New York. Tuesday.—The United Mine orkers a.re contemplating a strike, to begin April 1, rot only in the bituminous field, >ut in the anthracite field as well—that s a strike that will interrupt- for an ulde,finit.c period practically the entire coa1 Ticduction of the United States. Ihe c ountry has previously suffered serious strikes in the bituminous mines and two pro- onged.strikes in the. anthracite field, but the two fields ha ve never been idle at the sarnt- "li-e, and the consumer when deprived cf o.) sort of coal was able to supply himself Nvitli the other. It the mners carry out their threat the ^onsequencei may WÜ. be absolutely disas- trous. Great quantities of coal are being sto-cd, ''jt the miners are well aware of this, and 3* their plans are made with a view to pro- longing the struggle so that all supplies of coal shall oe exhausted. The "Evening Mail" rays to-day:—"The strike may have power to end the period ot national proFperity. "("Times.") (Note.—The Swansea anthracite shippers arc wel! ea courant with the state of affairs, and immediately they learn the lightest definite intimation of impending I trouble, as above outlined, the market will Reflect the result.)

SWANSEA TELEPHONES, Swansea Telephones Committee met on Tuesday, Mr. Dan JOIKS presiding. Glasgow wrote that it had been resolved t > convene a conference of all telephoning I' owning municipalities at Westminister Palace Hotel, on February 12th, to dit-cuss the position of matters so far as munioipali ties were concerned, rjid consider whether opportunity should not be taken of niteting the new Postmaster Genenil to ascertain the view's of the new Government to them. It was decided that the chairman (Mr. D. Jones), ;trd the Town Clerk should attend the .-onference. The Town Clerk said the Postmaster Gen- eral had written it was not yet possible for him to announce the Government's decision oil the question of the purchase of the Swan- l sea Corporation telephone system by th-i l'ust Office. The Postmaster General, how- ever. gave an a.s-,urance to expedite the matter. Arising out of the recent appeal action, Major Cardew has been appointed by the Court of Appeal to inspect the Corporation .and National service at Swanisea and re- I port. Mr. Bennett (the former consulting engineer) submitted a bill for -028 for ser- vices rendered, which was ordered to be paid. The Deputy Town, Clerk reported t-hat up to October 31, 1905, the total arrears of subscribers were £ 484 15s. Ud., and legal proceedings were ordered to be taken to enforce payment. The number of subscribers' lines connected and working to February 6th was 1,177, and the number of orders still in hand to com- plete 1,506.

KING'S COMING SPEECH. "C.B.'S" CABINET DISCUSS IT. The Press Association telegraphs:—A meeting of the Cabinet was held at No. 10, Downing-street, at noon on Thursday. Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman presided, and, with1 the exception of Sir Ed. Grey, all the Ministers were in attendance. Quite a considerable crowd assembled at the Premier's house to witness the arrival of the Ministers, a number of photographers being in evidence. The Cabinet, it was understood, was en- gaged in considering the speech from the Throne, which will be approved at the Privy Council to be held by the King on the 16th inst.

NORTH GOWER PLOUGHING MATCH. COMPETITIONS AT CEFNGOLAU FARM, GOWERTON. The twenty-ninth annual ploughing matdi of North Gower FarmeTG' Association took place on Thursday at Cefngolau Farm. Gowerton, on land lent by Mr. J. H. The condition was favourable to competitors, and a keen conteixt v.-as anticipated. There were numerous entries, a.nd included all the loasl champions. The stewards were Messrs. H. Thomas, Traflft; A. Gower, Gellybir D. Waiters. Cefngivrwydd R. H. James, Cefn- golau; D. J. How.-li, Cwnimawr; S. Jones, Dunvant; T vai», Wiaidmni Woed W. Hopkins. C'fngorwydd. Judges :Ploughing. Mr. T. Mat-hias, Pontarduiais. and Mr. W. H. Clement. Gellvwrain teams, Mr. Bail a n tine. L-lanelly. and Mr. Williams, Penrice. Cleanest and nearest turnout on the field I, David -Tones. Werafawr 2. IVeyno'i. Long Oaks; 3, Wa-ltere, Cefngorwjxld 4, W. Wil- liams, Goitre 5, M. Thomas. Cilan. Cleanest and neat-e-st turnout in champion j class 1. D. Jones, Werniawr; 2, W. Wal- jters. Cefngorwvdd. Ditto Class 1: 1, Williamf. Middle, Kil- lay; 2, David Harry. Long Ash. Dvito Cla^r, 2; 1, Bevnon- Long Oaks 2, Dvito ClaM 2: 1, Bevnon- Long Oaks; 2, Pugh. Cefndra-w. Ditto Boys' CTa^s: 1. Morgan. Thomas, Cilan: 2, J. H. Jar^?S- Cefngoleu. Beet t m suitable for agricultural pur- poses: 1. D. Jones, Werafawr; 2, Beynon, Long Oaks; 5, William Williams, Goitre;

JOHN ROBERTS IS COMING. I FAMOUS CUEIST'S VISIT TO SWANSEA We learn that arrangements are being made for a vis-it to Swansea, next month of Mr. John Roberts, the world-famous billiard player. He will play games at the County Club, \Vind-etneet, Swansea, and the Yacht Club, Mumbles, and probably at one or two otiher places as well.

ANOTHER SELECTED AREA. BREWSTER SESSIONS TO-DAY. The second of the areas selected for this year's revision was reached at the Swansea. Licensing Sessions on Thursday, Alderman Howel Wat-kins presiding, and it included the 32 licensed houses at Morriston, of which no less than ten were anti-1869 beer- houses, whilst five of the 32 figured in the "black list." Mr. Laurence Richards again appeared for the police. JUSTICE COMPLAINS OF UNFAIRNESS. Mr. Richards explained that the estimated population of the area was 10.530, or an average population per licensed house of 319. Ten of the houses were assessed under £ 20, and twenty of the total were seven-day li- censes, which the police considered were too many, as it led to Sunday trading. Mr. W. J. Rees drew attention to the fact- that outside the area there was a large population. Mr. Richards said that that was in the county and that the chief objections would be found to be against the houses in the centre of Morriston. Mr. Rees I don't think it is putting it fairly before us for you can go a couple of miles each way and find a population. Mr. Richards: I am only dealing with the borough. Mr. Rees added that there was not as- other public-house till thev got l. > t■■ MILL HOUSE, CWMBATH Seven day beerhouse, let to Mr. D. T. Isaac, and tied to the Swansea Old Brewery. The license was applied for subject to re- construction, by taking in a cottage and doing away with a kitchen and cellar, which were under another cottage at present.— Mr. Portsmouth, the police architect, how- ever, thought the sanitary arrangements should be improved, and pointed out the low headroom would not be altered. Mi. Horatio Watkins: It's an old house and to increase the heaciroom means absolute re-building. The Bench recognised this and were will- ing to aocept an undertaking to eimph re- construct. The takings averaged from £ 17 to £2û weekly, and the police admitted the house stood alone. License sitie. FOUNTAIN INN, WOODFIELD STREET. Owned and occupied by Mr. Robert George, who has held a license for 23 years, and this was also a seven day beerhouse. It was admitted that it was a good house, but it was in close proximity to the White, Hart and the Union Inn, a-nd the police thought that one of them could be dispensed with. No cause for anxiety. WHITE HART, WOODFIELD-STREET. Another seven day beerhouse, let to Mr. Wm. J. Crombie and tied to Messrs. 11. W. Miller and Co., Bristol, and besides being in a congested district had a conviction re- corded against it, a fine of 4-Os. and costs having been imposed in May last ior Sun- day trading. This ottence took place under a different tenant. The back portion of the premises were also said to be somewhat dil- apidated. Inspector Evans, replying to Mr. Leeder, said that there had been complaints of Sun- day trading, but in I rness to the present tenant nothing was found when observation was kept. Mr. Leader I only wanted to get that out, as some ot the owners of the larger houses in Morriston do not mind writing letters about the smaller hout-es. They are continually being written out of jeal- ousy and the police find nothing. That is worth knowing for future occasions. The Bench But I thought publicans loved one another? (Laughter.) Mr. Leeder: On the contrary they are often the biggest enemies. Mr. Richard Watkins also opposed on the ground of pOOl" trade and that it was a disorderly house as proved by the convic-1 tion, .and added that in his opinion some money ought to be paid back to the Com- pensation Authority, because many of the hous-es would fetch more in proper repair than now. Mr. Leeder: Then will .rG.! come and assist me in giving evidence'? Mr. Watkins: Cntainly. Witness said that though there was only one coin -I there was probably many ofieir :s Iciore that. Mr. Leeder: Now that is not lliiharo Watkins at his best. (Laugitjr ) Pressed, wit noes admitted that. prctu;Uy the license ought not to go of a jingle conviction. Mr. Leeder That Ls Mr. W atkins, now. Mr. Rees: At his best. (Laughter., This license seemed in di.iger- CROSS lXX. WOODFIELD STREET. "Splendid house, fine bars and club-rooms used by eight different societies, was t.he police evidence i; the case of this fully- iicensed house, owned and occupied by Mr. Lewis Gill, for whom Mr. Leeder appeared. License considered 6él.f. LAMB AND FLAG. WOODFIELD STREET. Another free houri-e close by, and tenanted and owned by Mrs. Ann Evans, who has held a license for 33 years. A very good housj, it was stated, and the highest rated ( £ 120 gross) in Morriston.—License safi-. RED LION. CLYDACH ROAD. This beer-hous^, owned and tenanted hy Mt. J. S. Jones, was ordered to lie rebuilt at the last sessions, and as this had been done there- was now no objection offered. Mr. Horatio Watkins supported the rffiewal. -Lic-k,n.,e L-afc. PLOUGH INN. LLANGYFELACH ROAD. Six-day house, owned and occupied by Mrs. Mary Thomas. "'Really a 1 it-tie model house," said Warrant officer Davies, "and a pattern to many of the houses in town. One of the prettiest I have seen seats all nicely padefod, walls in beautiful condition, and everything perfectly clean. The only thing we say is that there are three houees in the immediate neighbourhood. Mr. J. C. Bull appeared for the applicant.—Lio.-nse safe. BIRD-IN-HAND. LLANGYFELACH ROAD. Six-day house, let to Mr. Henry Anstey, and tied to Messrs. Buckley and Co. ice offered no objection except that it was one of a number in the immediiate locality. A ■very good house and well conducted was the character received. Mr. M. Richards (LIan- ellv) for the owners, and Mr. Lt-eder for the applicant appeared.—License safe. BUSH INN, LLANGYFELACH ROAD. Another of Messrs. Buckley's six-dav.,s, houses, and let to Mrs. Annie Thomas, and j described as an old house in good condition- Mr. Martin Riohards and Mr. Viner Leeder asain supported the renewal.—License safe. TRAVELLERS' REST. LLANS ROAD. Seven-day house, let to Mrs. Jenkins, and owned bv Mrs. Thonnafi; The Elms, Mumbles. Mr.' R. T. Leyson sup- ported the renewal. No serious objection offered.—License f afe. 't BEER OFF LICENSE- The off-iicenee to the Nag e Head was re- newed to Mrs. Elisabeth Williams without opposition. BENCH GIVE THEIR DECISION. After lunch the Bench gave the following decisions Mill House Granted, subject to altera- 1.ions. Fountain Inn: Granted, subject to closing of back door. White Part nn ie-€rred to Compensa- tion Authority- The following lenewals were granted:—i Cross Inn, Lamb and Flag, Red Lion Inn, Plough Inn- Bird-in-Hand, Bush Inn, and Travellers' Rest.

AFTERNOON'S BUSINESS. j SEVEN-DAY LICENSES AT MORRISTON. The Chairman intimated that the Bench next year would consider the advisability ot renewing so many seven-day licenses* at Morriston. as the justices did not consider they weno needed, there not being very many travellers. Some three or four of the I lxitter-class houses, the justices thought, would meet with the requirements, but they thought it would not be fair to interfere with them at present. I "But next year we shall seriously oon- sider as to whether we will grant seven-dav hcenses to so many houses, as we cannot think they are possibly needed," added th*» ( han-man. 1,(^VELL'S ARMS, CHURCH-SQUARE. I he vhief objection to this seven-dav house, let to Mr. David Evans, a.nd owned} hy Mis. Thomas, was that the front port 14D ¡ which was very old, had not been rebuilt like the back part. There was a conviction for Sunday trading in October last, when a fine of 20s. inclusive was imposed. Mr. R. Leyson supported the application. Inspector Evans fipoke to the danger ow- ing to the tramways. Mr. Leyson: But you won't kill us for that. Miss Evans, daughter of the landlord, said the takings were £ 15 to £ 18, and was the only house that provided an ordinary daily. The Chairman asked if there were any ne- gotiations with the Corporation for the im- proving of the frontage Mr. Leyson replied in the negatne. and said that the matters the Corporation had in hand were rather puzzling. Chairman Rather Mr. Leyson Not only slow, but rather exasperating, if I might say so. (Laughter.) And I hope you are not suggesting they should take any more on their hands at present, because t,ere is really so much bother with what they have got. Yon know, sir, what they do—and do erratically. (Laughter.) The Chairman smiled.—Reduced" license probable. TALBOT ARMS, CHURCH-SQUARE. Another free seven day house, belonging to Mrs. Thomas. Martin-street, a widow with eight children, and let to IMr. T. P. Probert. Mr. Leyson supported the appli- cation. Police evidence showed that the house was in a rather dilapidated state, whilst there was no bar at all, the beer being taken direct from the cellars and handed round to the customers. The house -was well-conducted, but it was asserted that a poor tiode was done. Mrs. Thomar. who was sa.d to be depen- dent upon this and the Powell's Arms and two small cottages pt the rear, s?id the takings were E15 per week a.nd the house was uninsured.—Result a little doubtful. (Proceedings.

SWANSEA (ST. THOMAS) LICENSES. ■ElUtli'J" Ui" miBM GONE OUT OF S3. ljrsfc ye.-ult th" decisions ot the Licencing Justices in regard to the Last Side house.- is tha-t out of oo, four re- newals have been refused outright, ana four houses have been referred to the Gompensa- tion Authority. In two cases decisions were afijoUTIlø<i, and i,h- remain!M? licenses were renewed. The foliowiug are the r-e-ferrod and refusal — Bridge Inn, Bridge-street; owners, Ithonddia. and Swansea Bay Biiilw-ay—refused. Horse and Groom, Thomas-st-ne>et tSwanseia Old Brewer? )—referred. Inkerman Inn, Delhi-street Swansea, United Brewery-—referred. Fabian Inn, Paouin-sireeT (Swansea Oid Brewery)—'referred. Lamb and Flag, Foxhole-road (Midland Rail- way Company)—refused. iiwan Inn, Foxhole-road ("Bevan's," Xeat,h)- referred. Rifleman's Arms, Kilvey-road (Mr. Win. Thomas, Bryiiamman -refuz-d. Bonymaen Inn, Pentrechwyth (Lord Jerse;-)— retused. The two cases left over to the adjourned sessions are the Yale of Nea.th Arms, Port Tennant-roa-d, and the Ship Inn, Foxhole- road, but no difficulty is anticipated about the renewal of those licenses. In regard to those licens-es a<teolutt\ly refused, in all pro- bability, most of them will go to appeal at the Quarter iiessiona. YBER WON LICENSES ALL RE- NEWED. Aberavon Licensing Sessions were held on Thursday. The Chairman (Ald. J. M. Smith), said they had decided t-o Tenew all the licensee. Mr. Hunt-.r applied lor Messrs. Truman, Rr.nWiry an1 Co., tor the final grant of L lull liccnso ot the \ivian Hotel. A \isional iicene.e had been granted to Mr. Mufler. The application was granted. Mufler. The application was granted. fr. Hunter applied for t-he approval cf alterations at Port Talbot Inn. The justices objected to an extra bar door, and the plans weie pa rsed with this exception.