The Cambria Daily Leader

CHILD'S ORDEAL. I I —— SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A SWANSEA STEPFATHER. REMARKABLE STORY I ehenient protestations of Lis innocence were made by a prisoner at the Swansea Police Court on Tuesday, when Charles Weaver, a labourer, was charged with a grave offence against his step-daughter, a child of 10 years, on July 15th, at their bouse, >11, Upper Strand. The little girl gave her evidence from I one of the seats in the well of the court. She aid that they occupied a large room I in the house, and there were two beds in the room. Ii er stepfather offered her two &))dhngs and made certain suggestions. She ran from the house but returned I about two hours later, when she partially undressed and got into bed. Later on she wan awakened by her stepfather, who then committed the assault. The little girl only gave her evidence alter a 14. of* persuasion, and the chair- niau (Mi. J. W. Jones) remarked: I am not surprised. The child is naturally shy at having to tell of such beastliness." Prisoner's Tears. I The child mw continuing her evidence when prisoner burst into teats and pro- tested his innocence of the charge. In further evidence the ehild t'aid Ehe could not cry out, as her stepfather held lwtli his hands over her mor.Th. Sbo ifter- wards said she would tell her mother, and I )'r)s?nr'rthrpatcncdto?)H her if sh p did so. Jnst then her mother came into the ii??s<tu) she d)? no! tell her, as sue was afraid. "Wiliio:- said shn fell asleep again, but awakened hi the middle, of the ihght !>y orisoner, y,■})■> whispered to her: "If y1 r-1 J your mother, I'll kill YOIl," J:: Tie Sophia Weaver, the met her of the child, was cqJletl Directive Barry pivc evidence of arrest- ing VY'avor at the house. Weaver was cauHnned, and then replied: "I am as innocent a.- anv man, oth'-rr. Her mother .aid sh- would get in#» lr> jcars. I am s K i-y I came ));?'h:<? hpr. Committed for Trial. Medical evidence was given hy Dr. Tr"v.ir Evans. The Clerk: Having heard the evidence of ihf girl. <[<> you say h«T condition is consistent u";(h what sire says occurred ? Dr. Tj-i-vor Evans: li; is consistent with no attonipr. but not an offence. When charged, prisoner said lie was innocent of the charge. ItJs a little girl ( love. 1 buy her boots every week, and II:;W site's put v.]I to swearing my liíe away. Everybody in iho street can say t" Wcxver was committed for trial at the nev. t Ass i Z ] have bail, so as to get a >er.aration order from Mrs. Weaver, sir. Hail was and )  .s.) i<w. d '-ic]i. and Inspector J ore- or t he N\K.P.<\(\, took charge of tie- child until after the trial.

THE MOHRiSTQH FETE I -1 Workers He!ped a o Achieve a Great Success. Mayoress of S'.vansea (Mrs. Dan .lories). i.ogetii«T with tho Mayor, who took. a..keen interest, in the Morris-ton fete i'-erarations., were present at the fete on Saturday last. Among ofherti presei:t (in addition to those already reported), were Captain Thomas (Chief Constable), Mr..tonkins (American Consul), Mrs. W. Williams, Mrs. W. J. Williams (Kerryside), Mrs. I'ercy Jac.ob, Mrs. tDr.) Jlellior, Miss Jbirgess (Port Talbot), Miss Durant (Loudon), Councillor and Mrs. I). J. Davies, Councillor and Mrs. Uicliard }huk]and, Mrs. Ivor (Jwynne, Mrs. H. D. Williams and .Mis Williams, Mrs. (Col.) J. E. Thomas (Gth Welsh), Captain J. Sidney Davies (Howitzers), Mr. T. Mere- dith Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edwards, Mrs. Josial; Griffiths, Mr. Ivor Griffiths. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Morris. Mrs. Thomas (Maesyglynn^n). It should be pointed out that the success of the event iias due in a large measure to the untiring efforts of the Ladies' Executive und Catering Com-J m it tee, fit which Mrs. T. J. Williams was president. The following ladies con- stituted the committee: Mrs. D. J. Davies, Mrs. !f. I). Williams, Miss Williams Vicarage). Mrs. Charles Kemp, Mrs. D. E. Evans, Mrs. Picton Evans. Mrs. Thos. James, Miss 1.. Iliehards, Mrd. W. H. .i*owen. Mrs. J. J. Edwards, Mrs. T. J. Hughes. Mis. David Harris, Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Wm. Davies, Mrs. A. K. Eewis, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. W. G. Morris, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. A. L. Stanley Williams, Mrs. Edward Harris, Mrs. Pichard Bucklard, Mrs Walter Williams, Mrs. Wm. Levis, Mrs. Thomas (Maesy- glynnen). Mrs. John Thomas (T'ontlasse), Mrs. Richard Hughes, Misses Vida Lewis, Gwen Griffiths, Kate Thomas, Nina Wil- liams, and Honorine Williams. Th9 following also rendered assistance in a great many ways: Messrs. Tom Morris, T. W. Row*, R. n. Lynn, Gwyn Jones, Graham Morris, J. Samuel, T. Evan* (Beaufort), Rupert George, D. J. lioina, Jofiii Poos, Tom Rees, W. J. Davies, T. Thomas. W. E. Francis, T. L. Watkins, John Rees, Tom. Evans (Copper Pit), Charlie Thomas, T. D. Harry, and Win. John. Councillor D. J. Davies was honorary treasurer, Mrs. T. R. Williams secretary of the Ladios' Catering Committee, and Mr. W. T. Morris the general secretary.

ROSE WON'T BLOSSOM. Scene: Tho Swansea PoJi.ee Court dur- ing the hearing of school saimmonsfts. Nfr. J. W. Jones (The Chairman ) con- sulted the s heet, and remarked, "Ali., M rs. next." Then, to defendant: Well. Mrs. wbai- do you say ilhout your child not at- tending cb(}()l properly? Rose wo n't •blossom if she does not attend school.

NOT CHINESE. TlIday. the day of school case hear- ings. always produoevs some humorous interludes at the Swansea. Police Court. At t,)-day-'e, sitting one of the defendants, named Chow, isont a representative to appear before the Bench. Th" Chairman (to the delegate): You're appearing? The Chirk: I thought she was Chinese.

During the present month 19.525 men have enlisted in Victoria., Australia.

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WORKING THE TIPS I —— .——— Dispute Between Men and Railway Companies. There is more trouble at the Swansea Docks. Owing to a dispute between the tIDen and the railway companies, the Mid- land tip was idle on Monday morning. In tho afternoon No. 1 tip was working, -but. the Rhondda :\0. 2 tip was idle. The origin of the trouble seems to have .arisr-n a short time ago when there was a •stoppage at the liar1 our Trust tip owrag to the men insisting oil t.iieir pooling ar- -railgements. From inquiries made by a Cambria Daily Leader representative on Tuesday lvc on 'J 'uc,( I ay .morning. it appears that the men's union on Saturday morning wnt a Great Wes- tern man to work at the Midland tip. ■The railway contractors did not know the man. and as they had men of their own to work the tip, they objected to a .stranger working on the tip. The union insisted on putting on what men they liked, and consequently the tip was idle. It it. a question of hours, and as the time .worked round the contractors ?iad their -own men back at 1:118 Midland tip, and forthwith the same trouble arose in con- nection with the No. 2 tip at Jihondiia •and Sw aneea. Bay, which at present is idle. Three Western men had been sent to ,work at this tip, and as the contractors did not approve the tip was idle. There is a boat under this tip awaiting a cargo of alxnit. 2,000 tons, but the contractors •could give no idea to when they would Set their own men bark. They strongly object to .strangers working the hoist, for .various reasons. There is the insurance -and other matters to be considered. The boat will not start until tho con- tractors for this tip get their own men -1):tck to do the work," a H Cambria Daily •Leader representative was informed. On the same principle that the contrac- tors for the Midland tip refuse to allow (Great, Western men to work there, the "contractors for the Great Western tips will refuse to allow Midland men to work .for them." The men are ruled by the ,majority in committee, but our represen- tative was informed on Tuesday morning that the Midland men are against any alt-oration in the1 arrangements that have been adopted hitherto, and are quite content .with the money they earn. It is eaid that the Great Western men do not earn •so much, and therefore they are in favour of the money being pooled. Ap- i ipareatly the action of the men came as a surprise to the contractors for the rail- way companies. < -J

LIEUTENANT WEDS, Fellow Officers' Guard of Honour at Morriston. A pretty and fashionable wedding, in which more than local interest was taker., •wus celebrated at the Libanns Congrega- tional Chapel, Morriston, on Tuesday morning. The bridegroom was Lieut. Arthur Jen- kins, formerly of Manselton, now an officer in the 3rd Batt. Welsh Regiment, and the bride. Miss Amelia J. Parton, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.L., the well-known Lan- dorG llluFician, and organist of the church. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. W. H. Parton, Connaught- streef. Port Talbot. Lieut. D. M. Evans acted as best man. The bridegroom was attended by a num- her of officers and priratce of the 3rd Baft., the former of whom presented au arch of steel with their swords. The bridesmaids were the Misses Kate, May and Doris Parton, sbters of the bride. The bride was attired in a gown of satin cl)armeiise, IV, 'tli lo i- cbarmense, with long, graceful over-skirt of ninon. T11c bodice was of ninon over the palest, pink with scallops of satin. The veil was of Brussels net, with a wreath of orange, blossom with heather, and Sh0 carried a bouquet of lilies. The bridesmaids were dressed in blue trlda, and wore hats of black tulle trimmed with pink and streams of black ribbon velvet. They carried bouquets of pink and white carnations. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by the Rev. W. Dyl'odwg Davies. Mr. Arthur Hey, Mus. Bac., pre- sided at the organ. Tho honeymoon will be spent, at Torouay.

DiED WHILST TAKING SHELTER. Mr. Edward Iloii-ell, doputy coroner, conducted an inquest at Neath on Tuesday concerning the death of Harry Hughes, aged W 3-ears. ar) apprentice at the Dynevor Engineering Works, Neath, who dropped dead on Saturday morning whilst sheltering from the r3.in. William Walter Davies, plumber, Harle- ,street, aid he Witt; standing by decea.se.d on Saturday morning under the railway bridge. He noticed Hughes reel, his head fell forward, and he dropped to the ground. He ran to his a&gidtance, and found that he was dead. Dr. D. LI. Davies attributed death to syncope, due to a rheumatic heart, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. .0-

I A SWANSEA WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Pell-^treet Primitive Methodist Church, the contracting parties being Mr, Charles Michael, lion, secretary of the Poll- street choir, and son of Mr. John Michael, of ,n. Western-street, and Aliss EO,itli Ann Richards, of Plus-marl. The bride, who was given away by her father. was dressed in white satin, with hut and veil to match, and carried a shower bouquet ot white arum lilies. There were four bridesmaids. The officiating minister was the Rev. E. H. Southall (pastor), assisted by the Hüv. S. Bryant (lato pastor). The wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride, where a number of guests had assembled. Tho honeymoon is being spent at Clifton.

I MYSTERY OF MEATH alVtR BANK. A singular sbory has been reported to •tJie ]'Iioo,tal County Police concerning tie death of a middle-aged man who has been identified as William Walt Ðr Combie, barter, formerly of Mountain Ash. Whilst fishing from the bank of the Neath River near Tonoa, on Monday night, William Hughes, a in-worker, saw two men .'fitting on tlio bank eating some food. A 4hort time later, on going to the spot, he found Combie lying on tkhe ground un- conscious. He at once sumuoioned help, but before the arrival of P.C. Clinch and Dr. Prail, the unfortunate man had expired. His identity was established by an i nswiptdon oil a walking stick, and it was subsequently discovered that he has been for pome time lodging in Cory- sit.reei, Resol ven. There is DO suspicion of foul plaiy.

Landed at Ldvorpool on Sunday night by the American liner St. Pa-ul from New York, Uie body of O'lk)nov«,xi llossa, the. Irish re- volutionist, was transferred on Monday to another ship for conveyance to Dublin and burial in the Giaenevin Cemetery. The King and Queen spent an hour on Monday in the Voluntary Aid Hospital. Mough, where they chatted with the wounded soldiers and made many inquiries into the nature of their wound?. A boy of fourteen, who ecta'ad in t'oe WiUesclen Police Count yesteHay t La. he had been encased to take tho part, of a. king at the local Hippodrome, was asked by the magistrate, "Where is Warsaw?-' He answered, In Franoe, ..sir:

95,000 MACHINE GUNS ——— POSITION BELIEVED IMPREGNABLE CAPTURED BY FRENCH. I IMMENSE STRIDE FORWARD I I Paris. Monday. -The total gain of ground since July (Mh. when the French reconquered Le Font en el le, amounts to an advance of one mile on a. iront measuring haif a mile. More than 1,700 prisoners, including 32 officers, and numerous gun6 and machine gums were captured. in this sector particularly the enemy I believed his position to be impregnable, and fblied on his heavy artiHoTy and machine ?nn? to check the French ad- vance. It is eimate<l thÙ the Germans have massed 85,000 machine guns facing I the Allies' lines. In the sector south of Launois, which situated south-east, of Lo Pontencllc,, another immense &trido forward has been ma.(10

AUCUST 4TH, 1815. I An Appeal to Organisers of I Commemorative Meetings. I To the Editor. I Sir,—I notice, in your report of the last Council meeting that, while the Council ledopted the resolution that the Central k;oriiniitt,op, for National Patriotic Organi- sation wieh passed at meetings to be held on the 4-i.h Augupt, the anniversary of the declaration of war, they gave as a reason -for not holding a town's meeting in Swan- «?a that eo many other towns were not doing so. The Central Committee protest strongly against this statement. The fact is that thr?u?hout. not only Crcat Britain, hut the whole Empire. ,there are very Úw towns where meetings will not he held. In some towns there .will be more meetings than one. In Bir- mingham, for instance, there will fie about fifteen. I As it has been decided by the Town "Council thot no meeting shall be held, I •wi«h to 8av that if Recruiting or other -Patriotic National Committees happen to hold their meetings on the 4th of August, -may I ask them to pass the following .rt-solution, and then send it either to me or to the Secretary of the Central Com- mittee, 62, Charing Cross, London, W.C.: That on this anniversary of the declaration of a righteous war, this meeting of records its in- flexible determination to continue to a victorious end the struggle in mainten- ance of those ideals of liberty and justice which are the common and tacred cause, of the Allies."— Yours truly, Thos. W. James, lIon. Sec. for the Central Committee for Swansea and District. ,2,t, Goat-street, Swansea, 27th July, 191-3. [We dealt with the points raised by Mr. James in Monday's issue of the "Cambria Daily Leader. "—Ed.]

ROSE DAY FUNDS Swansea's Magnificent Total of £850. Swa-nsea has indeed responded nohly to the appeal made by the Swansea Hos- pital for funds. Various computations have been made as to the sum which wou ld be realised by the sale of flowers on Rose Day-but these all fell short of the secretaries' estimate—between JES50- I This is not, an official figure, hut Mr. Hughes informed onr representative that he could safely estimate £ 850, as several wards had not sent in their briskets, to-1 get her with their accounts. The number of roses sold was about 2iM,000—un- doubtedly a record. Amongst the many ooiI1 tendered for I rose. were one half-sovereign, a-nd a few half-crowns, the rest being in malll silver and pennies. Mrs. H. D. Willi-aims and Mr. Hughes (.secretary at the Swansea Hospital), worked indefatigably as town vsocretaries, and Miss Dillwyn Llewelyn worked hard as district secretary. Indeed, Miss Llewelyn toured the town and district in her motor car, and visited each ward president in turn. Of the not proceeds. 5 per cent, is to bo given to the Alexandra Fund for Cripples in I/ondon, and the rpAt to 'the Swansea Hospital. The lJOlJdon City and Midland Bank is auditing the accounts. There are still many flowers left, so Mrs. H. D. Williams, in conjunction with Miss Dillwyn Llewelyn, intend to organise a fete in some of the districts of the Swansea Valley. It is to be hoped that the ptxrple of the Valley will re- spond as generously a.s did the peopile of Swansea.

SWANSEA MAN'S DEATH IN A BOAT. The inquest was conducted by the Swansea Deputy Borough Coroner on Monday on Reynold RcynoMston, who died whilst in a boat at the docks on Saturday. Edward Reee, a boatman, sa-id decoased and ho were in the boat together, and when between the two piers Reynoldston had a fit. -Dr. Trevor Ilvans said he found do- ceased had many complaints. The heart was iu 1\, very fatty condition, and he thought death was due to heart failure. The jury returned a verdict of -Death from natural c:1iuses:ø

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. J, W..Tonos (in the cha.ir), David Meager, ,T. H. Rosser, and IN-or Gwynrte. Messrs. Rees Davies and Son, fruiterers, of the Alexandra Fruit Market, admitted causing an obstruction by allowing a number of fruit baskets to remain in Alexandra-road on July 15th. Messrs. Batcup and Harris were also summoned for a similar offence. Both firms were fined 20s. Susannah Murphy, the grand-mother of a boy named Daniel Davies, was sum- moned for allowing a boy to street trade after 9 p.m. She said she had not seen tho boy for some days, and the case was therefore adjourned for a week. A temporary transfer of the license of the Rutland Arms Hotel waA granted to David John Thomas from Cornelius Sulli- van-

BILL WITHDRAWN. The Wolah Church (Postponement) Bill was on Monday withdrawn by the Gov- ernment.

The oase in, which, waitresses were al- leged to have- kissed customers was con- cluded at London Guildhall Police Court on Monday, May Elizabeth Perryman, pro- j priefcess of the C-arlton Tea Rooms, Hyde Pari:, heing -fin,-(I L:i or one month's im- pri-on-rimf- on each of five summonses,  whi? €3 2s. c?ts were aJl?wed on each I summon*.

NEWMARKET. Attractive Card for Opening Day. 1 '»n~TUI>DEK1IAM SELLING PTAT of -1 L.tJU 10,3 so?, for horacs not trained at Newmarket. Five furlongs. Sir D. Brcughton's PROSPERO, 5 8-11 WHALLEY 1 j Mr A! milage's EAGLE'S iSEST, i 3-4 Wins 2 Mr If. Hartig-an's SCOTCH DUKE, a 8-11 Walmsley 3 Also ran: Lord Westbury (Clark), Rossetti (P. oneJs), Square Deal (Martin), The O'eill (Bullock), Merrion Square (Fox), Kilearla (Yvr. uttxiey). Ofl' 1.36. Trained by fh,rquharson. Betting: 5 to 2 PROSPERO, 6 to 1 Lord Westbury and Square- Deal, 7 to 1 Eagle's Nest, 8 to 1 Scotch Duke, 10 to 1 Kilearla, 100 to 8 The O'Neill, 100 to 6 others. 0 V,. ELTFR HANDICAP of 200 SOYS, ad- (INI to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each for starters. One mile and a quarter. Mr Hunt's CEKVAL. 4 8-3 DONOGBUE Mr Tanner's RUSHFOKD, 3 8-5 troy 1 Air Allden's MKDLfcii", 5 7-11 P. Allden 3 Also ran. Dunhoim (Thwaites), Candytuft (Cooper), Muatapha (Piper). Crevasse (Col- lit), 8ci earner (Rickwby), Blaokaton (Clark), ViniJia (Robertson), Fil D'Eeoese (Gardner), Pa rghella (Whalley), Vesborough (hiJds), Contino (Ptout), Fair Trader (Wal Griggs), Ventura (Bullock), Dick Deadeye (Fox), Oor- dnn Vcrt (Gardner), Ma Honey (Collis), The Pet, (Stokes). Market. (Taylor), Search (Rob- bins), Atoir. (Spear), Orinulu (Dickens), Squire Bruce (Dickj.Tau (liobertsony Off 2.8. Trained by F. Hunt. Betting: 2 to 1 CERVAb, 8 to 1 Screamer, 100 to 8 Blackaton and Ventura, 100 to 7 Crevasse, Fair Trader, 51 a Hene-y, Market, and Atom, 20 to 1 others Won by four lengths; three lengths be- tween second and third. ? -NEWMARKET COLD CUP. value A9 J.OtJ ? sovs, with ?opQ GOVS added by the Ascot authority, added to a sweep- stakes of 20 sovs each, for entire colts and fillios. Two miles and 24 yards. Mr J. A. d" Rothschild's APOTHECARY, 3 7-10 LANCASTER t Mr Tanner's CARANCHO, 4 9-0 C. Foy 2 Mr Neumann's S-NOW MARTEN, 3 7-7 N. Spear 3 Also ran: Hare Hill fS. Donoghue), China Cock (M. Wing), Great Sport (H. onjes), Rad- way (W. Griggs), Black Jester (W. Iluxley). Off 2.43. Trained by F. Pratt Betting: 6 to 5 Bla^k Jester, 7 to 4 Snow Marten, 100 to 6 Hare Hill and Carancho, 20 to 1 Bad way, 25 to 1 China Oock and Great Sport. 33 to 1 APOTHECARY. 315-SWAVESEY SELLING PLATE of 0* 0 103 sovs. Six furlongs. Mt Ivall's OVERSIGHT, a 8-11.BULLOCK I Mr Bottomley'a MENLO, 6 8-ll.Wheatley 2 Mr F. Hartigan's WEYlllLL, 3 8 3 Walmsley 3 Also rao San Stefano (Spear) Grey Bar-, barian sTrigg), Transvaal (Kickaby), Hima- laya (Griggs). Port Carlisle (Martin), Queen's Man (Clark). Royal Ambition (Templema.n), Raven Asbridge (Cooper), Quickset II (S. Donoghue), Arc, (Gamier), Megale (Baun- ders), Benevolent (Wing). Off 3.20. Trained by Dodd.

SWANSEA SUCCESSES I ——. .Cft. London Chamber of Com- merce Examination. Appended is a list of successes among Swansea pupils in the London Chamber of Commerce examination:— TilL MUNICIPAL SECONDABY BOYS' 1 SCHOOL, SWANSEA. English: Ben Evans, Glyn H- Evans, Sidney George Evans, W. T. Hodgette, W. T. John, E. A. iuarchant, Ivor Prater. Thomas Wilhaint3. Handwriting: Edgar J. Davies, Glyn H. Evans, S. G. Evans, W. T. Hodgetts (Distinc- tion), W. T. John. E. A. Marchant, Ivor Prater. Thomas Willia-me. Arithmetic: Ivor Prater (Distinction). E. E. Smith. Commeroial Geography: Ben Evans, Glyn Evans, W. T- Hodgotts, W. T. John, E. A. March ant, Ivor Pra.ter, Thomas Williaaiu. OommercLal History: E. J. Davies, Ben Evans, Glyn Evane, Sidney G. Evans, W. T. Hodg-ctta, E. A. Mai-chant, Ivor Prater, T. Williaona. Commercial Arithmetic: Ben Evaiia, Ivor Pralter Book-keeping: Ben Evans, Glyn Evans, Sidney G. Evans, T. W. Ilod.-UC-, E. A. Marohant. Drawing: E. J. Davies, Glyn Evans, W. T. jiodg-etto, W. T. John, E. E. Smith. Shorthand, 50 worda per minute: Bon Evans (Distinction), Eo. A. Marchant (Dis- tnction); 80 words per minute, Ivor Prater (Distinct jon)- Typewriting: Glyn Evans. Sidney G. Evans. French: C L. Barrett, E. J. Davies, Ben Ev.iu.s (Distinction in Ora-)). E. A. MAichaut, Ivor Prater. R. E. Thomas (Distinction in Or a). Ivor Prater hHt obtained tho "Ful1 Diploma." THE MTJNIOIPAL SECONDARY GIRLS' SCHOOL, SWANSEA. I Handwriting: Mary Jones. Shorthand, 50 wordc, per minute: Bogalind Davies (distinction), Freda Jiacobs (distinc- tion): 60 words per minute: Dorothy Har- per, Winifred Porter (distinction); 80 words per minute: Mary Jones. Typewriting: Dorothy Harper. Freda Jacobs. Alice Waller. DYNEVOR-PLACE EVENING SCHOOL. Shorthand, 80 woisls per minute: W. Goodinson. I TRINITY-PLACE EVENING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Book-keeping: E. E. Cocks, E. V. Morton, I L. T-odd Shorthand, 80 words per minute; E. A. Jenkins (distinction). I THE SWANSEA TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Book-keeping: D. H. Gamage, B. Richards, G. Thomas, Minnie Tippett, B. Williame. Shorth&nd, 50 words per minute: Cyril Ev?n? W. Goldeoourg (distin-ctMn), James Å. Hore, Bronwen Llewellyn (distjnotion), Clifford Lloyd (distinction), Ivor Norvell. D. O. Sims (distinction); 60 words per minute: E. M. Evains (distinction). Y,. R. Lloyd; 70 words per minute: Edith K. Evans (distinction), lAllian Griffiths (dje- tinotion), Edwa.rd Harris, F. W. Jones (dis- tinction), Florence Lenton (distinction). B. Richards (distinction/; 80 words per mintite. D. L. Batcup. I French: Percy lA, Morris, B. Williams, Electricity and Magnetism H. L. Harrison (with distinction i,C writt-on and pmctieai work). SENIOR GRADE. I TECHNICAL COLLEGE, SWANSEA. Shorthand, 110 words. per minute: M. Brown, C. R. Nicholson, Elsne M. Thomas (with distinction); 120 words per minute: Rose Jenkins; 130 words per minute: Arthur i^vaoie (with distinction).

I A CURIOUS THEFT CHARGE. Remarkable circumstances surrounded a case which came before the Swansea Bench on Tuesday. A boy of 13 was charged with stealing a purse containing 3s. from bis father's house. A woman who said 6he was the housekeeper of the boy's father gave evidence of missing the money, and of informing the police. The father attended court with tho boy, and said that he did not wish to press the charge. Defendant was a good boy. The Chairman: We have a remarkable position here, Mr. Tamlin. Your house- keeper prosecutes your son for efoaling your money. I was at sea at the time. sir. The ca.ee was adjourned for three mouths. j

COMMERCE Of THE DAV. J PRIHGiPAl STOCK EXCHANCE ANa 01 RED MAjŒr R ti>u In So SETTLEMENT DATES. Mining Contango .July 26 Aug. 9 General Contango July 27 Aug-. 10 Ticket Day July 28 Aug. 11 Pay Day July 29 Aug. 12 Consols Pay Day Aug. 5 Sept. 1 — • "'w BUTTER MARKET. Cork, Tuesday. Finst, ?; second, ?1; b rd, '1; f."rtb, nil; eupprtiuo. nil; fine, nil; mild, nil; choicest ho, nil; choice nil; fresh I butter from METAL MARKET. I London, Tuesday. Copper, Rrm; turnover, 700 tons; 7?? to 72} cash, 736'tllre.?e months. Tin, quiet, 161 to Ibl?c?h.r'Uiol? three months. English lead, 25|; foreign, 2--1 to 22j. Spelter, 100 to So. Middle-sbro' Iron, 66s. 3d. cash, 08s. month. SHIPPING NEWS. Swansea, Tuesday. — The following vessels have arrived :— King's Dock.—July 2!itdi, a.m.: Zee-rend s, 1,396, Rotterdam. Ha-mea Bros. July 26th, p.m.: Seirstad 6, 671, Eouen, Rich- ards, Turpin; Adam Smith s, 117. Fish- 6"U.ard, G. Shepherd; King's Lynn s, 336, Fishguard, Harries Bros. Prince of Wales Dc*ek.—July 26th, p.m.: La.h s. 664, Barry, Bua-gef^s and Co. N[,h Dock.-J uly 6th, p..m.: P-iine-fitm s, 199. Birkenhead, Naemp and Co.; Express, 3D, WabcheL. R E. James; Jessamine, 59, Bideford, C. Fishley; Laupar s, R9.J., Huelva, W. G. M. Jeffreys; Col with Force s. 219, Rouen, J. E. Fisher. South Dock.—July 2Sth, p.m.: Bargany s. 39a, Dieppe, J. E. Fisier: Jyutere s. 739, Kouon, P. H. (toward. HULL AND BARNSLEY RAILWAY. 1 The directors of the Hull and Barnsley I Railway Co. have declared dividends at full rates upon the 3} per cent. Preference Stock (1899), and 4 per cent. Preference Stock (1907), for the half-yaer ended 30th Juno, 1915, aDd an interim dividend of 15s. per cent. on Consolidated (Ordinary) Stock, in reepect of the year ended 31st December last. MUMBLES RAILWAY AND PIER j COMPANY. The directors of the Mumbles Railway and Pier Company an-nounce an interim dividend at the rate of 7t per cent. per annum (7s. 6d. per share), less income- tax, on the o-rdinarv shares for the pust half-year. Thic\1ll is the old company of which the late Lord Glantawe was the I chairman. CHAFFERS GOLD-MINING CO. I A scheme of re-construction was brought forward at an extraordinary general meeting of the Chaffers Gold- mining Co., held 11:1 London on Monday. Mr. H. J. Giffen, chairman, explained that the main object of the scheme was the formation of a new company, with a capital of £ 62,500. divided into a million shares of Is. 3d. each and a Debenture is6ue not exceeding £ 30,000. The chair- man explained that they had had to go to the Treasury three tiinAs before they got sanction for the issue of further capital. The scheme had been accepted by the underwriters, and was approved by the creditors in Australia and the Australian Supreme Court. The Board had received support from 223 shareholders covering 81,234 shares, who had signified their in- tention of joining in the i* construction but unless further support was forth- coming before tho confirmatory meeting the scheme would not go on. He moved a resolution in favour of a voluntary winding-up. that the company be re-con- structed. "lat Mr. Simmons be appointed liquidator. Mr. Parsons Smith seconded, and th? i*iolution was carried unanimously. ♦ SOUTH WALES FINANCE I Business has been fairly active to-day, and the tone steady. RAILS.—Port Talbot Ordinary were done in a small way at L6 12s. 6d. and JE6 13e. 9d. Taff Ordinary were E61 15a. to L62. Barry Deferred were inquired for at 81; the Pre- ferred were offeriDg a.t 80. DOCK AND SMPPING.-Bu-,iness was ar- ranged m Lewis Maritime at 20s., and also Lewis Trading at 20h. Mordey Carneys were ra.ther a feature, and business was done several tim-es at 7s. Town Lines changed hands at F6 58. There was a good inquiry for Tempus S.S., and business was arranged at 1,1,1 15s. Kedcroft "New" were done at ZJs. Rosalia S.S. were done several times at Is. COAL AND IRON.-ItflaenaTon Ordinary were offering at 14s. Cynons changed hands at 18s. 6d. a few times, and were further offering at 18s. 7id. Consolidated Cambrian Ordinary were 25s. to 25a. 6d., and the Pre- ference 18,3. 9d. D. Davis and Sons Ordinary were offoring at 52s There was an inquiry for Ebbw Vale Ordinary at 17e. 9d.; the Pre- fcrenoe were done at £4 6s. 3d. and £4 5s. bd. Insoles Ordinary were a 'slightly better market, and changed hands at 22.8. 3d. and 22s. 6d. There was an inquiry for Interna- tionals, ani business was arranged at 6 7-.32. and they were further inquired for. Lam- berts Ordinary were offering at 27s. fed. Newport Abercarn Ordinary were inquired for. Ocenn Coal and Wilsonr. Ordinary were offering at X9 10a; the Preference were S4 16s„ and th- Debenture were wanted at 85. Rhymney Iron Old were wanted at 8s. 6d^ and were offering at 8s. 9d. Tredegar "A" and "B" were steady. A small lot of Wind- sor 6 per cent. Preference were offering at £7 15s. MIS,CELLANEOUS.-Spillers and Bakers Ordinary were offering at 44a. 9d.; the Pre- ference werb still inquired for at -EU 15s., and offering at L-12. Thos. Stevens Ordinary were inquired for. English Crown Spelters are offerod at 35s. 6d. I 1,1ST OF BUSINESS. Cynoos. 18s. 6d., 18s. 6d.. 18s. 6d. Ebbw Vale Preference, £4 5s. 6d., E4 5a. 6d. Lewis Trading, 20s. Lewis Maritime, 20s. Moi-dey Carney, 7s„ 7s., 7R„ 7S. .feaolee Ordinary, 22s. 3d.. 22s. 6d., 22a. 6d. Port Talbot Ord., C16 12e. 6d., £ 16 13s. 9d. (small lot). Internationals, 6 7.32.. Spies, 14s 10id.. 14s. 10W-. 14s. 10d. Buckley's Pre-Preferenoe, £6 15e. Cons Cambrian Pref., 18s. 9d„ 18s. 9d. I Redcroft New, 235 Tempus, Lll 15s., £ 11 15s. R-oseliall 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5. 1 Tatema, 40s. 6d. cul. St. Ivel Prefs, 16s. 6d. St. Just, Z12 58. London Maritime, 17s 6d. j Swansea Tram Ordy, 9i, 9 1-3. Stepneys, 168., 16s. 3d. Nominal Nom. A ml. Stock Quotations. Consols.— 65 £10 Alexandra Dk. 4i p.c. A PTef. 89$—90i EIOO Alex DIL and Rly 4 P-c. B Pref 78J—79J JE100 Barry Railway Def. Ord. 801-811 ¡ £100 Barry 4 p& Preferred. 79 —M ?ICO Great Western Railway Ord.- lOl10Z £ 1C0 Midland Deferred Ordinary. 60 —61 £ 10 Port Talbot Railway Ord 17 -171 CIO Port Talbot Pref. 8 t j £ 100 Rhymney Railway Deferred. 74 -76 ?100 Rbym?ey Prfered. 79 I £ 100 TaS "ale Railway Ord. 61H2 1 £50 Lloyds Ba.nk £8 paid. 26 —27 £ 10 London and Pro. Bank L5 pd JUJ—19 £ 12 London City and Mid. £ 24 pd 83— pi £ 60 National Prov. ( £ 12 paid) 35 -36 L10 Albion Goal Ordinary 6 9-16—6 11-16 £ 10 Albion Coal 6 p.c. Cum Pref. loi-joi £ 1 Blaenavon Ordinary 14//)-15/0 El Burnyeat Brown Ordin.ary. 58;6-596 .c I Cynon Colls 18/0— 19/B £ 5 Cambrian Cons Ord. 24/6-25/6 £ D. Davis and Sons Ord. 31/6—326 £1 Ebbw Vale Ordinary 17/6-18/0 £ 5 Ebbw Vale 6 p.c. cum pref 4- 4; £ 1 Celtic Coils 1J/O-12/0 Xi Fernhill Colliery Ord 35/0—36/0 £ 1 Fernhill Coll. 7 p.c. cum pref MO-Zlf6 f, 1 Gwaun-cae-Gurwen (10s. paid) 12/9—13/3 L5 Great Western Coll (fully pd.) ba- Eg £ 6 Great Western Coll (.E4 paid) 6J— 7 £1 Insoles 2:/6-22/6 R,1 Gwaun-cae-Gurwen (fully pd) 26 0—27/0 £ 1 Insole8 6 p.c. Pref 18-16-1916 £1 Lambert Eros. Ord 26/6 27/6 £ 5 Lambert 5i p.c. cum pref. 4d I .f I Lockets Ordinary & £ — 64 £ 1 Newport Abercarn n p.c. Cum Abercarn 7 p.c. Pref. £1 Norths Colliery Ord, 26/6—27>0 £ Ocean Wilson Ordinary 91- 9J £ 1 Furncss Witby £10 Hain Steamship Company. 14|—15j Li Jones Dickinson Ordinary 7/6— 8/6 £ 1 Redci-oft S.N. Company 23/0—24/0 Ll Spillers and Bakers Ordinary 44/0—45/0 £ 10 Spillers 6 per cent. Pref 12J—12g £ 1 Stepney Spare Wbee1. 16/ù-17/0 £ 1 Tatem s-s 39/5-40/6 æl0 Weavers Ordinary 36i—17i f-10 Weavers Preference 10-11 £ 1 Oambrian Con 6 p.c. cum pref 19/0—20/0 £ 1 Globe Shipping (10s. paid). £ 1 Field Lines a.s. 24/0-25'0 iLlO Prince of Wales Dock. 11 -2 kl Cairn Lines 8.11. 24/6—15/0 £ 10 Penrikyber Irdinary 14 —14J Ll Powell Duffryn Ordinary 53iry-54,t6 JC1 Powell Duffryn New partly pd 32/0—33/0 £ 1 Rhymney Iron Ord (Old). £ /6 £ 1 Rhymney Iron (New). 7/6— 8/0 JE1 Bhyianey Iron 6 p.c. cum pf. 16/6-17/0 I £ 1 Tredegar A (14s. paid). 19/9—20/3 S.1 Tredegar B (fully paid). 23/0—29/0 £1 United National Ordinary. 62/0-63/0 £ 1 Ud. National 6 p.c. cum pref. 2*70—23/0 £ 1 Britonferry Chemical 3.310-3410 £ 1 Ben Evans Ordinary 19/O-2')f() £ 1 Coliseum Ordinary 4Hi ki Coliseum Pref 21/0—21/6 Xl English Crown Spelter 35/0—36/0 Ll R. E. Jones Pref?. 18/0—1?0 ?1 ThomM & Evans & Dyer Pf. 1? 20/6 1

A GOLONEL WHO wan TO PBISON. Prisoner as conquering hero might serve as a title for the lecture given on Monday evening in the Salvation Army Citadel, Richardson-street, Swansea, by Lieut.-Col. John Roberts. For though he related his experiences of a month's con- finement in Exeter Prison, they had the 6.ir throughout of a triumphant march. The event hapipened a long while ago. The British public everywhere now ad- mit the good work of the Salvation Army. but on this occasion, the Torquay Local Ik>ard in 1866, prohibited musical pro- cessions through the streets of Torquay. .This was used in an effort to suppress the Salvation Army, which, of course, failed. At the Citadel, Dr. J. A. Rawlings pre- sided, and on tho platform were the Revs. J. W. Causton, T. Wheatley, A. Wynne .Thomas, and P. M. Weston, with Adju- tant Watts, the officer in charge of Swan- sea I. Dr. Rawlings recalled an address of his 80 years ago on the very spot, where he -now stood, the building being a circus. -He insisted that the times in wheh we live and the time just before ns would be decisive hours for Christianity. The Lieut.-Colonel told how the magis- trate had fined him S5 5s. or a month, and on his refusal to pay, had ordered .him to go down." For nearly two hours the Colonel kept 0, large audietnoe in jovial mood, which .Tcached its climax in the description of the splendid way in which the chaplain h ad shaken hands -with him as a brother in the ministry. The Colonel, who has now been in Swansea for a fortnight, concludes his ministrations on Wednesday evening, when he proposes to give an account of his 8 months' experiences in Japan.

THE MORNING CLASS Burryport and Pembrey Drink Restrictions. At a special meeting of the Ida nelly Licensing Justices on Monday, iL was de- cided, on the recommendation of Chief Constable W" Picton Phillips. under the Intoxicating Liquors Temporary Restric- tion Act, 1914, that the sale of intoxicants at Burryport and a portion of the rural area of Pembrey, including the Aehburn- ham Hotel, Ship Aground, Commercial. Red Lion, and Butchers' Arms, and all registered clubs in the area, should be sus- pended between 6 and 8 a-m. during the continuance of the war.

A DESERTER'S EXCUSE. Two soldiers were charged at the LJan- elly Police Court on Monday with being absentees from the Army without leave. In the case against Frederick Jenkin, who belonged to the Royal Welsh Fusi- liers, P.S. Tom Davies said that when be called at the defendant's home, defendant said he deserted his regiment about a month ago because he was not sent to the front. The other defendant was Daniel Davies, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Both defendants were remanded to await an escort.

With reference to the cancelling of the .:Military Cross awarded to the Rev. William Keatinge, let olaes chaplain to the forces. it .•jhouid be noted that a higbe-r honour has been beatow-ed upon him. He has in recog- nition of his cervices at the front been inakdo a, C.M.G. 1

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. JENKINS—PA RTOK.—On July 27th. Got. Libanus Congpegrational Chapel, Morris ton, Arthur, sou of Mr. Heed Jenkins, Manor-rood, Mainseltcn, to Amelia. Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parfcon, O011 naught-street, Port Talbot. DEATHS. LONGDE^—On July 24th, Daniel A. S. Longden, at 40, Beechwood-roed, in his 45th year, funeral ou Wednesday, July 28th (gentidmen only), leaving the houde 2 p.m. for Alumbies Cemenery. RICHARDS.—iuuoch, on July 24th, at Three Compasses, Pen/tre Estyii, in his 41st year. Fwn-erai Thursday at Owmgelly Cemetery, leaving bou«e at 3 o'clock (gentiemen only). THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. PERING.—Mr. and lim, J. Pering and family, of 1. Williauus-ternaoe, with to thank tOOir many friends for their letters of con- dolence aud expressions of sympathy with them in >iheir recent ead bereavement, aleu for the many floral tributes.

WREATHS, BOUQUETS, &c.. by K I T L E Y'S," THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FLORAL DESIGN, CHEAPEST AND BEST HOUSE FOR GLAtS6 WREATHS. OPPOSITE NATIONAL SCHOOLS, OXFOBL-STRISKE, SWANSEA. (Tel., Zly Central.) A LEXANDER JOHNSTON. The Most Up- to-uate Florist in Swansea. WREATilS, BOUQUETS, and other FLORAL DESIGNS arranged in the Latest London Sty la.—84 OX-FORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Telephones 567 Central. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. ?ROCERY.-Waittcd, a Xanager for &maJI ?? Country Bu?iooss near S?Mmsea; good opening for energetic man. Apylx 1 Country," Leader Office, n<fai,«J2 I^URNISHKD Hou«*, 9 rooms, quiet neig-lb. bourhood, 4i miles from Swansea, good motor road, 10 minutes' walk from xailwaj" station, to Let for September and October,- Apply Seivad," Leader Office, gwwMa. æA.J.8 JUIOR Olerk for CoaJ Exporter's omae Wanted at onob; aborUtMod and know, ledge of Custom Boom work necessary.— Apply Box 15, Boet Office. 3UAN.. "plAMST liow Vaoent; Sitnntinn, WQ; Blind Man; oLn do anyUiiztg on the piano. I have bad much experience at Cinema Picture Work.-Pope, 5. Oariton-tec. race, Swansea. 33MX3& MADAME Edith Delma, the whihrntiirt Weiah Palmist, Phxeoologiat, Clair- voyant, etc. Advice civen oa marriage. change^ speowations. bathe. aim! dieteu la attendance daily from U &.lB. till 9.iØ p.A.. NcMe address: 19, Park-etreet, off Unio*- stroet, Bw&neea. 1I9AS-2 m UXBIjEs.-Furnished Oottage to Let gor August; termfl 25e. weekly; poaattsioQ. Saturday next.-Apply- immediately, 6. Caetle-aquiore, Mumtties. USA7-29 Ti>VamiM Thai Pa^—Tom- Advar- tieement inserted in over 40 Newspajmb for 2s.; lists free.cjaorde, Ltd., Queen. square, Bristol. Q.2 1 y AN TED," loTTaJds of Itin.. Mix, and lbiv- Clist Imn Flange Pipes.—C3um. Williams, Machinery Merchant, Morrisfeon. \\rANTED, Houae, 7 or 8 rooms; healthy i position; Promenade or >'inabury-ter- race preferred; before Zth September; state rent.—"Urgent," c/o Cambria Daily Leader. 119A7-29 "VA/"thislN<j Numbers for F. Hurley Draw- *j ing >-6438, 1542. 45M. %15, 2292, 2549, IOU, 997, 2599, 846, 4491, 6887, 3499, 1796, 941, 2196, 2792, 2420, 825, 4960, 977, 3852, 1369, 2359. Win- jib-vs must prceeut Iluketoi at H. Morris, 94, Ysgol-strout, Port Tennant- SALE by Auction, Albert lkWl, 1-1 .50 a.m.. Household Fumitui-e. Player Pi&uo, etc.-Astley Samuel, King's Chambers, Swanaea. C7— ""{:iT ArB (opposite Hospital) for Useful f. Goods, Ba&hing Costumes, Gaps, Cor- eete, Fancy Goods. Blouses. Black Sateen Bodicea. Aprons, Skirts. Cushions, Teapot Cosies, etc. 119A7-29 TiiOR, SALE, Four-wheeled Dog Cart, oheap; JL Up-to-date Govesrneea Oar, rubbef- tyred, fit cob 104 hsnde; great bargains; room wanted.—Jarvis, 6, Franc^etreet, Avenue, Swoneea. 119A7-29 s FA.DON,s Ohina Stores, 1, Northampton- place, Swansea, haa a Large Btoek of Rœebow.lB. -Vases, Tea Servioes, Coat of Arms Ware, and other useful China suit- 1 able for Wedding Present^ etc. U9AS-2 NO More Quarters Lost.—Try Bebinrton's L 3s. 6d. Do«hle4>eIl Alarms; Eigh<-<lay American Kitchen Clocks, 20s.; Main Spring and Cleaning, Zs. 6d.; Gleaning, Is. 6d. Spectacles, 16. 6d. per pair; try them.- Bebington, Sid deli Buildings. Swansea. H9uk&& AILNESS OIIZ.- s Jet Eliiek -*—- London Harness Oils, 3a. 6d. per gallon tin.—Sole Agents for South WaØ; ftwaase* Saddlery Co., Iligh-screet Arcade, Smeaame*. Tel. 103y Central. £ »AS4t HARNESS.—Gig, Cab, Van, TradeameAls and Cart Hameaa, hand-«ewzi on As promisee; Horse Collar IL%kmm namaso Oontractors.—Swansea SaddXacy Oo^ Ifann facturero, High^street Arcade, Swanew 129AM Godfrey and Co.'s Aihwiiwmwitt. BARGAIN.—OcAiard and Obi lard Bottdofar Grand, only been need for high-cism Conoerte, in practically new condition; very charming tone; rosewood case. Original price 120gne, reduced to Wens, cash or ffia. monthly/—Godfrey and 00., Ltd, 22, SL Holees-ma4, Swansea. UPRIGHT Iron Grand, our own manufac- ture. joust returned from abort hire, ia really new condition; a very fine instru- meat. A bargain, Z5gns. cash or lis. 6d. ittOfithiy; original piioe J5eui;Godt.rer and 00., 22s St. Heien's-rood, awaneef- VER^TRCSG Upright G-razid, eeooad. hand, in perfect condition, just beea thoroughly overh-led; very fine toned iD- strument, in hsmdaome burr walnut case. A bargain, 18gna. cash or 10s. 6d. wowaly; original price 5kns.-Godfrey and Co., Ltd., = Sit. Helens-read, Swansea. 11SAU PAVILION, Pontardawe. Saturday, July 31st, 1915. GREAT BOXING CONTESTS TO COMMENCE 4..1) P.M. OHIEF BYENT 6 O'CTJOCK SHARP. I Swansea Harbour Trust. I BANK HOLIDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 1915. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HARBOUR OFFICES will be CLOSED on the above day as customary. WILLIAM LAW, General Manager. Harbour Offices. Swansea, July 26th, 191.. ¡