The Cambria Daily Leader

AMUSEMENTS. TO-NIGHT! MetsiCf) & Burns present a New Edition of LE PETIT CABARET The First and Best of all Big Revues. Also featuring Billy Doust, Claude Ander- sen, Nan Foster, Atec Gillette, Dorane Sisters and Wood, the Anglo-American Trio, and Full West End London Compy. Latest News and War Films. SOPHIE FORREST, the Idol of the Hour. GITTO, The Original Welsh Double Voice Vocalist. BERT HARROW, the Rum Comedian. WILL VAN ALLEN, Tho Talking Comedian, with eome Music. GRAND THEATRE SWANSEA. MONDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1916, Six Nights at 7.30, and MATINEE on SATURDAY at 2.30 p.m. Important Engagement of J. Bannister Howard's No. 1 Company in the Successful Gaiety Theatre Musical Plav, THE GIRL ON THE FILM. Special Engagement of SHAHZADI, in her Native Indian Dances. Next Week.—" ROMANCE." THE PICTURE HOUSE. High Street. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A PAIR OF SPECTACLES, A fascinating reminiscence of the World- Famous Comedy by Sidney Grundy. STINGAREE, The Darkest Hour." DiZZY HEIGHTS & DARING HEARTS. Featuring Chesier Con I in. Nat Goodwin in THE MASTER HAND. CASTLE CINEMA (Adjoining Leader Office). Thurs., Fri. and Sat,, 2.30 to 10,30. The Price of Her Sifence3 An Exceptionally Powerful Four-Part Drama. The Story of a Girl's Sacrifice for Her Younger Sister. Broncho BiByfs Conversion, A Splendid Wild West Drama. Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts, A Sensational Triangle-Keystone Comedy in Two Parts. CARLTON mtM DE LUXE, Oxford Street, Swansea. ¡ OPEN DAILY from 2.30 till 19.30 p.m. PEARL WHITE in The Perils of Pauline—Twixt Earth and Sky, The Serial that is Packed with Thrills and Eclipses all previous efforts. Life Without Soul, An Intense Drama of Most Absorbing Fascination. Monday Next.—THE SPENDER. E L Y S I U M. I High Street, Swansea. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. An Entrancing Drama in Five Acts, THE HUN'S DAUGHTER, The Filia that drew all Paris to the Picture Theatres. Curiosities of Insect Life.—Gaumont Gra- phic.-GREED (Episode 15). SEA DOGS & LAND RATS iL-Ko Comedy) jj GREAT ITALIAN VICTORY. Come and see the Training of the Italian Cavalry before going into action. The most, Sensational Film ever produced. | ROYAL THEATRE, Wind Street. Continuous Performance Daily, 2.30 till 11. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Great Pathe Drama, AN EYE FOR AN EYE. -Continuation of Greed." Latest News. Full Programme. The Royal Orchestra. Monday Next.—NOT GUILTY. PUBLIC NOTICES. NEW GLYXEA COLLIERY CO., LTD. TEND EES ARE INVITED for Driving: a <' ro?s Measure Drift from the Golden to the Fiery deani, starting from the Rist Golden Level, outside the second double-parting. Dimensions of Drift to be 8ft. wide and 6ft. tush, and. rising baif-an-inch on"~the yard. Company to provide boring tools and ex- plosives, and trams to be handled to and from the double parting'. Work to be done during day shift and to be> continued on day shift only. Coring to be dene by hand. The Lowest or any Tender not necessarily ccepted. Any further information can be had from :thc Manager. RAGGED SCHOOL. rGospel.Temperance Meeting To-Morrow (Saturday), at 8 p.m. Swaker-MR. JAMES EDWABDS. Chairman—MR. M GITTTNGS. Good Musioal Programme Arranged by Mr. E. Ace. 1 LORD KITCHENER NATIONAL MEMORIAL FUND. [ President: H.M. Queen Alexandra. t I ¡ To the LORD MAYOR Mansion House, London. I eneiose 9 s. d. a donation to the above | Fund- ir i Name < > Address t I SALES BY AUCTION. THE GABLES. 8KETTY-ROAD, SWANSEA. Important Sale of High-Class Household Furniture and other Effects. MESSRS. John F. Harvey and Sons ARE favoured with instructions from Mr. C. Smith (of Messrs. Allsopp and Sons) who is removing to Burton, to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the above Residence on MONDAY, AUGUST 14th, Int), the VALUABLE Furniture and Effects, being the Contents of DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, LOUNGE HALL, and 5 BEDROOMS, together with Kitchen and other utensils, etc. Sale to commence at 11 a.m. Catalogues (price 6d. each) from Auc- tioneers' Offices, 3, 4 and 5, Goat-street, Swansea. On View on Saturday, 12th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Order of the Executors to close the Estate of the late Mrs. Laura Burgess. Highly Important Sale of Most Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Residences and other Properties situate in the best posi- tions in the Parish of Oystermouth. Mr. Arthur S. T. Lucas TXAS been instructed to offer for SALE i by PUBLIC AUCTION (subject to Conditions of Sale), at the HOTEL 1 METROPOLE, SWANSEA, on TUES- DAY, the 15th day of AUGUST, 1916, the following' very Valuable Properties A Charming Freehold Detached Resi- dence overlooking Langland Bay, known as THE RIDGE," in the occupation of A. B. Livingstone, Use. A Beautiful Freehold Detached Residence with about 2 Acres of Land with the Orchard situate ■ on the Langland-road, and known as THE CROFT." Freehold Detached R- sidence with its own grounds on the Lang- land-road known as GLEN VIEW," in the occupation of E. Golbourne, Esq. A Pair of Semi-Detached Residences situate on the Laiigland-road known as LYN- DEWOOlJ" and" LLWYNON," in the respective occupations of E. M. Davies, Esq., B. A. and E. W. Stewart, Esq. Also by Order of the Representatives of the Late Christopher BurgesS, Esq., a I Charming Detached Freehold Residence! with nice grounds situate 6n the Langland- road and known as ST. BRELADES," in the occupation of the owner, Mrs. Chris- topher Btirge?3. Two Plots of Freehold Ground situate at the Backs of Cromer and St. Hilda on the Langland-road. Two improved Leasehold Ground Rents ofS.) each arising out of Little Overland, now leased to II. iL Watkins, Esq., Solici- tor, and out of Misgrove the land on which Cromer and St. Hilda and Lyndale are erected. A Pair of Semi-Detached Leasehold Re- sidences situate on the Langland-road in, the respective occupations of J. Evan Row- lands, Esq., Solicitor, and Mrs. Stephen Thomas, and known as CROMER" and ST. HILDA. Also a Leasehold Shop, nwelling-hou and Premises known as. "THE REST," Promenade, Mumbles, in the occupation of Mrs. Kate Holwill. The Sale to commence at 3.30 in the Afternoon precisely. For particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to Arthur S. T. Lucas, Auctioneer, Swansea and th £ Mumbles (Estab. 1885), or to D. Stanley Owen, Esq., Solicitor, Wind-street, Swansea. (No. 1605.) TO BUILDERS. PROPERTY-OWNERS AND OTHERS. HIGH-STREET, GOESEINON. Messrs. Clarke, Dovey & Co. TTAVE Received Instructions to SELL -'? By PUBLIC AUCTION at the Above Address, on TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST loth, 1916, the StoCK and Effects, compris- ing a Quantity of Wall Papehngs, BORDERS, MIXED PAINTS, Varnishes, Putty, Waiting, Glass, and Other Sun- driee; Paper Racks, Counter Show Cases, Chairs Tables. Lino and Mats, Galvanised Tank, Casks, Cases and Other Effects too mime reus to mention. Seized under an Execution issued through the High Sheriff of Glamorgan-, shire, against. M. Golding and Co. The Lots may lie Viewed on the Morning of Sale, which will take place at 2.3Q p.m. sharp. Terms Cash. Further Particulars, apply to the Auc- tioneers, Gordon Chambers, 31, Queen- street, Cardiff, or Retail Exchange, Fisher- street. Swansea. Dated August 10, 1916. PUBLIC NOTICES. MOTOR DRIVERS WANTED. Active Men over Military age, or discharged Army Men taught free. Commercial Carrier Co., Ltd. Swansea. SAILINGS. CUNARD L I NE, \?? i?t ??J)L?&? i-< j)L 1? &-< to CANADA. DIEECT PASSENGEE AND FREIGHT aEiiVlCJES BRISTOL TO CANADA. Summer Service to Montreal. (, J licl*v-wo *ARDGARROCII TueikL%y, Aug. 8 t iFl I 'TrL I A. I'Ueat'ray. Aug. 15 fFOLIA Aug. 22 tFELTRtA .Tuesday. Sept. 26 'Freight only. tCa.bin Passengers (JE10) and Cargo. Sailing from Avonmotith Dock. LONDON TO CANADA. Summer Service to Montreal. AI/SOJTIA .Saturday, Auar. 12 ASCANIA Tuesday, Sept. 5 Cabin ( £ 10) and Third Class ( £ 6 lte.) Passengers. Acoommodation for Refrigenitor Cargo. Apply Cunard Line, Liverpool; 51, Bishops- grate. London. E C.; 66. Baldwiti-etreet. Bristol; 18a. High-street, Cardiff; and Cana- Bristol; 18a, Hish-street Cardiff: 141, Cor- poration-street, Birmingham, and Gana^ dmn Northern Railway System. London, Liverpool, and Glasgow. '—— f EDUCATIONAL. STUDENTS S?coeE?rnMy Prepared fw Pro- 0 nci?ncy in PITMAN9 Shorthand. imol M?BINE BOARD and Civil Service. LES- SONI riven in Arithmetic. English, Book. Keeping. etc. Satisfaction guaranteed.— Mr. Harris. 56, Oxford-street. Swrineea. Dav or Evening Tuition. CTO THE SWANSEA COMMERCIAL SCHOOL Provides Facilities for a THOROUGH TRAINING IN FRENCH (by a Native Teacher). FEES MODERATE. Day and Evening Classes. Prospectus free on hpplication to Miss M. Hay, F.Inc.S.T. (Principal), Swansea Commercial School, Castle Buildings, TeL. Mr1 Central. Sun Rises 5..0, Sun Sets 8.29. Lighting-up Time, 8.59. High Water To-day, 4.32 a.m., 4.58 p.m. To-morrow, 5.37 a.m., 6.5 p.m.

| NOTES AND COMMENTS. So much of this morning's news as is fresh shows that the pro- gress of the Allies is being main- i tained. The British are hard at work upon a definite plan, the chief object of which, at present, seems to be to knock off the comer at Thiepval that the Germans have got sticking out into our lines. That is a very necessary process, and we may expect that the Ger- mans realise the importance of holding out as long as they can, as, until the salient is removed the Ger- mans are able to ha.mper our forma- I tions and their operations. Besides, the scheme of going by stages raises the necessity of pushing the enemy back first in one sector and then in another, and it would never do to let the line of defence become so irregular that a wedge was formed with its point right against one of our main positions. The British scheme seems to be prepared on lines that permit steady and methodical movement, and Sir Douglas Haig is proceeding with a calm deliberation that must impress the enemy with a full sense of the danger confronting him. France is still going along well. General J ofire 's recent utterances are full of confidence, and they are born out by the brief recitals of work done sent over during the last few days. That the Kaiser is do- ing his best by sending the utmost he can in men and equipment in the effort to break down the defence at Verdun and attack on. the Somme is so apparent that the proceedings of the next week or two will De watched with keen interest. There may be people who hold that to set up a defence is not enough, and who wish that Joffre would press for- ward more in the nature of direct attacks. But they should be confi- denv that the leaders over there know which policy is best. There is a lot of truth in the proposition that the best plan to follow for the present is the one that thins out the enemy's ranks most at least cost. That proposition is holding the field at present, and the results so far have proved satisfactory. A considerable amount of mystery surrounds the events in Asia Minor. The Russian reports admit strong attacks by the Turks near Bitlis and Mush. That must not be con- fused with the action in the Erzin- gan region, where the Grand Duke is consolidating his position in pre- paration for a further advance. Bitlis and Mush a.re soutn-eaat o? Erzeroum and Erzingan, and form a different and separate field cf operations, although the Turkish plans, evidently, are designed to hamper (and even retard, if pos- sible) the operations on the south- west. But the question is, Where do the Turks bring their men at Bit- lis from? It is possible that they have come from the reserves held near Mosul, for the purpose of help- in -those at Baghdivl '&n<i in the tit-el-Amara region, who have been joined up to those who fled when they were beaten out of Er- zingan. When the British down south are able to advance, a differ- ent complexion will come over the picture. Events are moving well on the Eastern front," where the Russians have made a considerable breach in the Austro-German. lines south of the Dniester. Their cavalry have again set the" war of manoeuvre in full swing. The forces of the two Empires, conjoined as they now are in command, have not been separa- ted in disaster, German and Aus- trian prisoners being commingieci in the harvest of General Lechitslcy's j pursuit. The hopelessness of the enemy position at its southerly ex- tremitv may be taken as reflected in the Austrian orders for the civil- ian evacuation of Lemberg. But it is to Italy that we turn for the best news of the day, and the latest news confirms the good im- pression made by the reports -of a few days ago. The advance of cavalry east of Gorizia was rewarded with great success, and shows that 1 General Cadorn&'s well-laid plans were carried out by the troops in splendid spirit. The haul of pris- oners is a significant evidence both of the strength of the advance and of the resulting demoralisation of the Austrians. Italy's task upon a mountainous frontier has rendered it peculiarly difficult to appreciate the work and valour of her armies, and her "war- map is harder to alter than that of any of the Allies. But the open- I ing of the week saw the enemy's line broken at last by patient and ably directed pressure, and the sig- nificance of her successes upon the Lower Isonzo is unmistakable. By attacks of unsurpassed brilliance the Italians gained the strategic keys to Gorizia. and at the same time shattered the Austrian da- fences in the Monfalcone sector and made a notable advance towards the railway communications of Trieste. To return to France, we have re- ceived an interesting note about Verdun. The foundation of the town, it seems, dates from remote times, as the Celtic termination of the name indicates. The town is often mentioned by Roman his- torans, and it belonged to the early [ilorovingian kings. Together with Metz and Coul it formed one of the famous Three Bishoprics. The Bishop of Verdun was also its feudal lord, and the citizens forced from him a franchise, which is pos- sessed by no other city in France. The Kings accorded to Verdun lettres de sauvegarde," which secured protection for the town from the belligerent armies march- ing through it. The importance of Verdun was derived from the fact that it is, according to Elisee Reclus, the place of passage across the Meuse in the neighbourhood cf Woevre Plain, opposite the Ar- gonne passes." It is hoped that the vacant presi- dency of the Education Office will I be filled with care. Education is the burning topic nowadays, and is likely to occupy the forefront of our national introspections for some time to come. In some ways it is the most difficult office in the whole Administration to fill satisfactorily. But the right man can be found for the seeking. As Swansea and district form one of the most important areas in the tinplate world, the suggested decisions of the Government are awaited with the keenest interest, for they involve the compulsory closing of many tinplate furnaces. That such a step will have a very serious and far-reaching effect upon the industry it is certain, but it is gratifying that the manufacturers have so patriotically set themselves out to whole-heartedly comply with the needs of the Government. They want to win the war, and are ready to play their parts. The shortage of steel bars has been experienced ¡for some time past, the number of working mills has been greatly re- duced, and many men have been faced with unemployment. Al- ready efforts are being made to safe- guard the workmen who may be thrown out of employment, and trade union sanction has been secured to the measure that they should be transferred to the steel tirade, for which the conditions of I the tinplate industry will have pre- pared them. The Insurance Act is one of the institutions that the war has put upon its trial. Its finance is under- going investigation, and' now the National Medical Union are agitat- ing for the abolition of the panel system. The medical benefits sec- tion of the Act teems with defects. I It is said to have prepared the way for the circulation of inferior dmigs and stock mixtures; the panel doctors' premises are congested, and where the beneficiaries revolt against these conditions and choose ¡ their own doctor a double payment J lis involved. This has been made worse in consequence of the short- age of doctors on account of condi- tions due to the war. No doubt an anxious time is in front of those responsible for the administration of the Act, but patience and invention may do much to find a remedy for some of the chief difficulties that. have arisen lately. The latest ■ development of the Suffrage movement seems to be an attempt to secure the admission of women to the priesthood. As can- vassed at present, the large, ulterior object is concealed behind a ques- tion of temporary expediency. Many of the younger clergy are away fight- ing, and sundry flocks are without spiritual pastors; new communities are springing up in the munitions areas, and the churches, from simple insufficiency of personnel, are unable to keep their ministrations abreast of the new conditions. But, runs the argument, we have an un- touched store of clerical capacity in women, if only we ignore the tradi- tions that insist upon lapping over into this present age of gold. It is a powerful argument and of attrac- tive appearance, as everything per- taining to women should be. In these days the Church and the Bar are the only two of the learned professions still closed to women. They are the last strongholds of the old view of relative values as settled by the Creation. Can they hold out ? Women barristers clamour for recognition in the Courts. The flank attack on the Church, however, has not got so far. No pale young curatess rattles the gates of the chancel as yet. But these things may come to pass. There is something extremely fascinating about the trimmings that are being used to adorn the new summer frocks. Whatever may be the faults attributed to modern dressmakers and dress designers, they certainly do not spare them- selves in their display of ingenuity where the question of trimming is concerned. Elaborate hand em- broideries, elegant ruohed, ruffied, and frilled effects, and beautiful braiding of every description are all to be found adorning the latest and the most up-to-date frocks and costumes. One of the, most effective and highly favoured forms of trimming of this kind is the soutache braid- ing which is lavishly used for frocks of every kind-not excepting even those made of lace, net ninon, mus- lin, or any of those fragile fabrics, which up to the present have been considered too thin for this particu- lar kind of trimming. The innova- tion is, however, exceedingly happy, and the effect of a light form of braiding particularly smart and attractive.

A German army proclamation is being placarded in agricnltuxal districts on the Main as follows:—"An Anglo-French fly- ing corps is being formed for tho purpose 0: -dropping a special kind of fire bomb on OUT fields as soon as our harvest is ripe and dry weather has prevailed for some time."—Wireless Prese (Bernei-

MORRISTON. The death occurred on Wednesday even- ing at Bangor Military Hospital, of Pte. Thomas Ivor John, R-.W.P., eldest son of Mr. and Mrk. David John, 16, Pan-y-lan, Morriston. Deceased, who was only 19 years of age, joined the Army three nlQJIth6 ago. Previous to enlistment, he was a behinder at the Worcester Tinplate Works, Morriston. The body was brought to Morriston on Friday.

DUNVANT. A wedding was solemnised at Three Crosses Congregational Chapel on Thurs- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr. Wm. Stephen Jenkins, Hilton Farm, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Haverfordwest, and Harriett John, the fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howd John, Penybauk, Diinvant. The bride was given away by her father. Bridesmaids were Miss Flossie Gardener (Waunar- lwydd) and Miss Elizabeth John (sister of the bride), and Mr. Tommy John (brother of the bride) was the best man. The offi- ciating minister was the Rev. J. C. Lloyd (Three Crosses), assisted by the Rev. Jen- kin Jones (Saron, Pforestfach). Break- fast was served at the home of the bride's parents. Presents were numeirvus. The honeymoon is being spent at Tenby.

PEMBROKE. At the Pembroke County Sessions, be- fore Admiral Evans and other magis- trates, George Jenkins, farmer, of Monk- ton, was fined £5 for withholding informa- tion from a coast-watcher on July 2nd From the evidence it appeared that on the day in question defendant, who was i.i charge of a brake and three horses, was stopped between Lvdstep and Bald- win's Moor, by a coast-watcher named Harries, who adted him who he was. Jenkins replied: What the devil the odds to you? What do, voa want with me? Go to He held a large "whip in his hand and attemotod to strike Harries with it. Harries reeled back into the hedge, and the defendant drove on.— Mr. Grathe" for defendant, said that he did not know Harries was a ooast- watcher, and it was impossible to see his badge in the dark.

BURRYPORT. Councillor J. McDowall a few weeke ago prcsenteo Bllrryport .with a flagstd,Y worth £10. The same gentleman has now signified his intention of presenting a fia al yards square for use on the flagstaff. A well-attended meeting of the Burry- port War Funds Committee was held at the Council room, Somerset House, on Wednesday evening, the Rev. R. E. Wil- liams presiding. A vote of sympathy was passed with the families of Pte. Robert Jones and Pte. T. Davies, Penstag. It was resolved to send a parcel, value 10s., to all the men from Pembrey and Burry- port, who are on active service, and to ask the ladies to take the matter up at the earliest possible moment. Mr. W. T. Edmunds stated that there was ample funds to send parcels to all. It was also resolved to send a postal order, value 5wA to all local roen in hospital, or who were invalided home. It was stated by Mr. Edmunds that Pte. W. J. Morgan, Pte. Powell, and Mr. W. J. Wtilliams (civilian), who were prisoners of war in Germany, weTe supplied with parcels from a IN-al newspaper fund Mr. Danl. Davies. J. P.. sent a message stating that Mr. Tom Hill was willing to give a free night's benefit of his swings and roundabouts to the local war fund. The question of re-opening the collections for the war funds was raised, and it was resolved to ask various lo-al works, organisations and religions rodi'-s to give assistance in this direction.

MUMBLES. The death took place on Thursday at The Manse, Broadway, of Miss Mary Hevnes, sister-in-law of the Rev. lister Gaunt. The deceased, who vrns the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Hevnes, Helston. Cornwall, and a sister of the Rev. G. Huso Heyn, Brkba.mpst.oa.d had lived with the Rev. a.nd MTS. Gaunt for the past 17 yeara. She was an energetic church worker, and was beloved by all. Th-o funeral takes plaoe on Monday at Oystennouth Cemetery. During the fine weather the concerts on the Pier will be held every afternoon at the end of the pier instead of in the pavilion. Oystermouth Parish Church is nearing completion, and will be opened by the Bishop of St. David's on September 7th. In connection with the Mission for Children which is held daily on the beach a.t Langland, an interesting yearly com- petition came off on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Rogers, the missioner, offers a prize to the group of children who erect the best castle out of the sand. The castle that holds out the longest against the onslaught of the waves as the tide oomes in is declared to be the be<st. Six groups entered this year, each consisting of twelve children. Excitement ran high as the tide came in to test their work. The prize want to the g-ronp of children arranged by Mrs. Morton Jenkins and Miss Allen. For the last five years in succes- sion the prize has been carried off by Mr. Rogers' group. The prize will be handed over at the service held to-da.y (Friday).

[ TENBY. [ After,a pastorate of over 30 years at the Deer Park Baptist Chnpel, the Rev. T. Lodwig Evans has intimated his intcn- tion of retiring in September. A resolu- tion regretting his resignation and assur- ing him of the high esteem in which he is held as been passed by the congrega- tion.

CARMARTHEN. ) JJorotny Lloyd, the fourteen year old daughter of the late Mr. Tom Lloyd, schoolmaster, St. Clears, and of Mrs Lloyd, Mansel-street, Carmarthen, went to bathe in the sea at Ferryside on Thursday, when after only a few minutes in the water she fell forward. She was im- mediately pulled out, but was dead. There was only a few inches of water, and pos- sibly death was due to heart failure.

I LLANELLY. Stoker Sam Davey has been presented by his Llanelly friends with a wrist watch suitably engraved, the gift being handed over at a smoker held at the Rose and Crown Inn, New Dock. The convalescent soldiers and nurses at the Llanelly Pare Howard Hospital have been invited to attend the Red Cross Re- gatta on Saturday. Messrs. Richard Thomas and Co., Ltd., have written to the Llanelly Borough Council praising the promptitude of the Fire Brigade in turning out to attend the fire at the Burry Tinnlate Works.

I MILFORD HAVEN. 1 I I On lursdny morni ig a serious fire broke out in a row of houses situate in Heart of Oak-square, Milford Haven. Four houses, including a shop, were involved. Furni- hire, bedding, and household utensils were removed and throFn into the street. The dock fire engine was soon at work, and the town fire brigade also arrived with el gine and hose. Splei did assistance was rendered by the m -n of the Royal Naval Reserve and soldiers stationed in the vicinity, and in a few hours the fire was got under control, the fire being confined to the roofs and oeilings. The Heart of Oak Hotel was orly s'ightly damaged.

I RHOSStLY. I An excellent concert was given on Thurs- (lay evening in Pitton Wesleyan School- room, Rhossily, in aid of the Horton Red Cross and Rhossily Volunteers. The room was filled to overflowing. The artistes comprised Messrs. Richards and Rees (Gowerton), J. W. Jones, Miss Orum, and Miss Godfrey (Swansea), and Miss Austin (Dunvant). Little Bertie Cousins also gave a recitation, which was much appre- ciated. Messrs. Frank Jones and Beynon had the arrangements of the concert in hand, whilst Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Thomas rendered valuable service. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Paul conveyed the ar- tistes to and from Rhossily, whilst Mrs. Thomas provided the chocolates, the sale of which realised a good sum. Dr. H. Rawlings presided.

I PEMBROKE DOCK. Several cases of t.hett by juveniles havo recently been before the borough magis- trates. At the last petty sessions a boy aged 12, charged with stealing a quantity of jewellery, value £3 6s., the property of Mrs. Rhoda Shapcott, a widow, was sent to a reformatory until he attained the ago of 17. The funeral took place on Thursday at Pembroke Dock Cemetery of Mr. Thomas Morgan. The Rev. R. B. Thomas officiated, and there was a large attend- ance. Deoeased, who was a native of Saundersfoot, was 46 years of age, and had been for many years identified as a re- ligious worker in connection with Trinity Congregational Church.

I ST. D A. V I D'S. I The long drawn out fight between the Local Government Board auditor and the St. David's Parish Council over the ap- pointment of an assistant overseer for the parish has reached another stage. The matter came up at a meeting of the Haver- fordwest Board of Guardians, when fur- ther correspondence from the Local Government Board was read, and it was stated that the Guardians had been em- powered to appoint an assistant overseer for the parish if the parish refused to do so. Some members said that the money was always paid in by the overseers now, but a resolution was passed to the effect that tho Guardians would appoint an assistant overseer if the parish did not. It may be mentioned that a similar reso- lution has been passed by the Guardians on a previous occasion, but nothing came of it.

SKEWEN. At Tabernacle Hall, on Thursday even- ing, a hearty welcome home from the front was given to Pte. D. S. Griffith. Mr. W. Dexter Davies presided. The follow- ing contributed to the programmer- Sol-os, Miss Ivy Francis; recitations, Mrs. Phillip Williams and Miss Muriel Wil- liams. Miss Evans Jones was the accom- panist. A presentation on behalf of the local Reception Committee was made by Mrs. J. Evans J once. Messrs. John Jones, Joseph Harrison Wales (of London), and Wm. Davies (schoolmaster), also exo^e. At Tabernacle Independent Chapel. Skewen, on Thursday, there was a pretty wedding ceremony, whep Mr. J. D. Mor- gan, of Ilartli, was married to Edith Maud, daughter of Mr. Wm Lane, New- road. The Rev. J. Evans Jones, pastor of the churtui officiated. The best man was Mr. Geo. H. Morgan, brother of bride- gioom, the bridesmaids being Mips Lizzie and Mary J. Lane, sister of the bride, Mrs. E. Thomas, sister of bride- bride, Airs. E. groom, and Miss Kate Caldicott. The bride was given away by her father. The ceremony was very quiet on account of a bereavement in the bride's family. The wedding breakfast, was at the bride's home.

LLANDII-O. Mr. D. Morgan, 7, Bridge-street. is for the present discharging the duties for- merly performed hy Mr. Plummet- in the county for the placing of London County Council industrial school boys. An inquest was held at Pantcrug, in the parish of Conwil-Caio, by Mr. R. Ship- ley Lewis, coroner, on David Jones, Pant- crug, whose lyidy was found in the River Twrch. Rachel Jones, the widow, said her husband was a carpenter, aged 76 years. She last saw him alive on the previous Monday morning, when he left the house between eoven and eight o'clock to go to Lampeter. He told her he was going to catch the motor-car and would return by it. He was going to see the doctor and complained of pains in his chest. Timothy Davies, Maeenewydd, Conwil-Caio, farmer, stated that lie knew the deceased, and saw him at Lampeter about mid-day on the Monday. He drove him home part of j the way in his trap, and left him at the top of Maesyfron road about 10 p.m. He did not complain of being unwell, and was sober. The spot where the body was found was not on his way, but about li- miles out of his way. Other evidence having been given, a verdict of Found drowned was returned. Mr. Bowen, electrician at the Urban. Council electricity works, 16 leaving for Merthyr to take up a more remunerative post. Tlte hay harvest is now finished, and the result is that the markets in Llandilo are better attended, business being good and prices well kept up. The funeral took place on Tuesday of Miss Davies, Alma-road, daughter of the late Mr. Davies, chemist, and a member of one of the oldest families in the town. The interment was at the parish church- yard, and the service was conducted at the house, church and graveyard by the Rev. W. Rees, late vicar of Llangadock, and R-cv. Arthur Jones, curate. There was a representative attendance of towns- peopler

TOLD IN POLICE COURTS; SWANSEA. (Before Messrs. Gwilyra Morgan, T, i Devonald, Dd. Griffiths, and Dr. Nelson Jones.) Si ARMY ABSENTEES. ft. Arthur John Gimlett and Daniel Lloyd, A vi gunners, charged with being absentee^ x were remanded to await an escort. RATE DEFAULTERS. f Sixty persons summoned for rates wera ordered to pay. Th t AMMANFORD. (Before Ald. W. N. Jones (in the c-hair. Ell Aid. W. J. Williams, and Mr. T. Morris., I PATERNITY CASE. On Carlotte Ann Williams, single, 19 years 1 ox age, 53, Quay-street, Ammaniord, ap- 1 plied for a paternity order against Frank Jones, 2"3 years of age, a collier, living at T Wernddu-road. Mr. T. R Ludford, Llan- I elly, represented the applicant, and Mr. 1 Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr. S. Griffiths, Ammanford) defended. Applicant and others having given ev-id.  1 ence, the defendant strongly denied th? *xl,c' allegations.  In the result, after a short consultation, ?"  the Chairman intimated that an order oi 4s. a week would be made, with costs and advocate's fee. GIPSY WOMAN'S ALLEGED i TRICKERY. 1 Sarah Pateman, an elderly gipsv, of tne Cefngwili, Llanedy, was charged with 00. Ba bining je2 2s. 6d. by means of a trick from ani Mrs. M. A. Lightbown, and also of ob- i taining X2 14s., together with trap and harness, under false pretences, from Mrs. Prosser at Llandebie. On the application of Mr. T. R. Lcd. LQ ford, who had been instructed to defend, accused was remanded till Monday, and released on her own bail. v I BOY SLEEPS OUT. An industrial school boy, who had lat- terly found employment at the Llandebia N E Colliery, was charged by P.S. Morgan with sleeping out without any visible means of subsistence. The sergeant said the boy ,had a violent A temper, and during the last we had been 001 strange in his manner. wb Remanded, in order that instructions ,;t may be received from the school authori. qo?re' ties. f a:* LLANELLY. MILITARY ABSENTEE. Pte. Dd. John Bowen was charged witl being absent without leave. P.C. W. G. Majin said that at 12.45 a.m. he saw the defendant at 10. Mafhl? Hall.  Defendant admitted that he came home\ -? on Sunday \vM-hout leave. ?' The magistrate (Capt. Morton Evans) re- lor manded the defe?da?t to await an escort-  'n, ABERAVON. I COAL STEALERS FINED. Elizabeth Morse, of Sandfields, Aber- Bl avon, waS charged with stealing a quan- tity of coal from trucks on the R. and S.B. Railway. Defendant, who was found with a bag oontaining coal to the value of 18.. was fined 10s. » Bridget Ring, of Sandfields, Abemvon. was similarly charged.-P.C. Williams ] said he saw defendant enter a truck an<i ) carry coal to a bag. The ooel weighed 70lbs., and was valued at Is. 3d. I Defendant denied having been in the ( CC truck.—Fined JOs. f Mr. A. H. Deer prosecuted in both cases. SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A WIFE. 17 I1 John Noonan, of 2, Wern-street, Aber, < avon, was charged with unlawfolly wound- ing his wife on Saturday night last. There had been some words about supper I < and accused struck her very severely. gbet felt him use a knife which, h-owever, ehe J Pl got from him. Mrs. Noonan said that ehe was then oa; the floor, and she said to prisoner, Jack, leave me alone; you have given me enough now." He replied, "If I had my boots on I'd kick your inside out." Then he got hold of a chair and struck her. She Ti got up and ran away, but she fell uncon- tn scious in the lane. FY Dr. Hellyer, w ho was called, said the fc. complainant was badiy ill-used. There, was a wound on her head about one inch (T lcng and had penetrated to the bone, evi- J* dently done with a knife. J. Prisoner denied striking his wife with h a knife, but admitted having beaten her. ¡ Accused was committed for trial at the 66 Quarter Sessions. OVERLOADED BRAKES. Sidney Williams, a cab proprietor, was summoned for overloading his brake con- "? veying passengers from the beach. He ?v?ig ] only licensed to carry eight persons, but J. carried nine adults and three children.- Fined 20s. J James Sutton, who was summoned for a like offence, was fined 30s. vi James Fowler, another driver, also sum- moned for overloading his brake, waa 1 fined 30s. t P.S. Swaffield gave police evidence. ?

A VALUED EMPLOYE. 11 1 The funeral of the late William Rees, a 73, Robert-street, Manselton, took place at L Oystermouth Cemetery. The deceased was an esteemed and valued employe of Ben 1 Evans and Co., with whom he had been for nearly 30 years. Ha leaves a widow, Is 8(111. and' daughter. His eon is in France witli Iiir, and with his regiment, and was unable to ha I. home for the sad event. The mourners a were Mrs. Rees (widow), Miso Rees ''1 (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. H. Rees (father and mother), Messrs. H. Chalk and J. 3 Michael (brother-in-law). Rev. Hernias j Evans officiated, assisted by the Rev. Ben Evans and Rev. J. H. PJlillip6. 1 he hearers were his old fellow worker.— ( Messrs. T. Morgan, Ted Owen, If. Hear, < and J. James. Ben. Evans and Co., Ltd., were represented by Messrs- Geo. W. Mavhew (secretary). A. E. Maggs, C. Reed, H. Dodd. J. Davies, W. Weblwn, H. Walker, Sweet, G. Bevan, T. „ohns, T. J. Hill, and W. J. Mareden. Mr. ll. G. • I/ewis (managing director) wa6 unable to j be prewnt owing to absence from inme. Wreaths were eent by the wtfe Mid children, mother, father, and sifter, grannie, Ruth, and Willie, Henry a:1 Mar v, nieces Bessie and Rose, lLw. J. H. and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Merry- man, Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. May hew, the young ladies at Ben Evan? and Co., men assier- ants at Ben Evans and Co., his work. mates at Ben Evans and Co., Mr. and I Mrs. Ted Owen, Helen Smith (who was saved from the Lusitania), Swansea Branch of the Carpenters' and Joiners* Society. K. and M. Griffiths, and others. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ben Evans and Co., Ltd., per Mr. D. P. Nelson.

Mrs. Thurza Parr, aged 48, wife of a farm labourer, died from sunstroke while working in the harvest-field at White Not- ley, near Witham, Essex. Mr. Dawson, discoverer of the famous Piltdown skull, the earliest authentic relio of human occupation of Britain has died at Lewes, aged 52. Mr. Lloyd George is to be asked whether the War Office will permit soldiers in- valided by frost-bite, dysentery, etc., to wear the gold braid. A fresh recruiting campaign starts in Ulster to-day (Friday), and to assist in the -eff-ort 60 officers and men of the Ulster Division who had participated in the July offensive arrived in Belfast on Thursday from the front. t