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I THE WEATHERPROOF GARMENTS INCLUSIVE OF STYLE AND VALUE. I I I THE I ON I FOR I 111InITS IUhnuU", !II N I III D. L. DAVIES, III III! 19, GOWER ST I
WELSH CROPS.
WELSH CROPS. Big t*.icrease in 1916 Estimates. A preliminary statement showing the estimated total produce and yield per acre of the corn, pulse and hay crops in Wales in 1916, with comparisons for 1915 has been published, as follows:— v {j 1916.—Wheat, 177,641 quarters; barley, 331,047 quarters; oats, 998,175 quarters; beans, 3,542 quarters; peas, 1,091 quarters; seeds hay, 251,691 tons; meadow hay, 613,666 tons. 1915^—Wheat, 171,472 quarters; barley, 298,893 quarters; oats, 885,211 quarters; beans, 3,501 quarters; peas, 860 quarters; seeds liay, 207,488 tons; meadow hay, 491,897 tons.
I GERMANY'S EFFORT. I ——I
I GERMANY'S EFFORT. — — Women as Well as Men Being Organised. I Germany is preparing another enormous effort, pays the Daily Mail" Amster- dam correspondent. The German6 tliemselveg are expecting what is called a made levy, which means that every man and woman must place himself at the disposal of the military for whatever service is required. The Minister for this itass levy is General Gmner. who, according to the Frunkiurler Zoitungf's Berlin corre- spondent, is vested with wide powers, which apparently include the organisa- tion and the production and supply of all Army requirements, not merely am- munition. General Groner's appointment, accord- ing to the correspondent, is only one of the many signs of the well-considered, determined, systematic preparation for the concentration of all the efforts necessary to victory. The correspondent adds There are other signs that, as General Ludendorff (Hindenburg's right- hand man) said, the whole population will have to place itself entirely at the disposal of the military requirements." This indicates nothing less than the or- ganisation of men and women under a military system. -.1
IN MESOPOTAMIA.I
IN MESOPOTAMIA. British Aviators Cut Up Cavalry. Mr. Edmund Candler, Press representa- tive with the Nl**op(>tamia Expeditionaryl Force, writing on October 26th, says:— One of our aviators returning yesterday morning from a reconnaissance attacked a party of enemy irregular cavalry. After dropping bombs among them he descended to 800 feet, firing his machine gun into them, killing many. In the evening five of our machines raided a cavalry camp by Shat-el-Hai, dropped bombs, and again brought the machine gun into action, causing consider- able loss and panic and returning un- touched. Machine-gun fire employed against troops from an aeroplane is a new factor on this front. Oct. 27.—A small affair which took place this morning affords a striking instance of aeroplanes working in co-operation with cavalry. At 8.30 a.m. it was reported that mounted enemy irregulars had driven off our camels on the left bank of the river, and were proceeding north-west. Two aeroplanes were sent out with machine guns to attack and drive off the raiders. Our aviators soon passed over scattered bodies of mounted men who were taking oover in nullahs and firing at the machines. These were driven out by machine-gun fixe from the aeroplanes, and, breaking into small groups, made for the hills. Several were hit and three or fcgr killed. luring the action our machines flew twry low, descending at times to within twenty feet of the ground.
I-MANY AIR FIGHTS.
MANY AIR FIGHTS. Along the whole front on Wednesday (says the Italian official communique).- the weather being fine, the artillery was very active. During the afternoon the bombardment increased in violence in the region east of Gorizia and on the Carso Numerous air fights took place; two enemy aeroplanes were driven down. Four. teen Caproni battleplanes, escorted by Nieuport chasers, bombarded with marked 11:¡()CeS6 the railway frtations of Ivabreciiia Dotix^gliaJ10 and Scoppo, on the Carso. Our aviators were attacked by anti-air- Iraft guns and enemy aeroplanes, but all Returned safely. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs in the Corderole Valley, in the Upper Vanoi Valley, near Tolmezzo, and on villages on the Lower Isonzo. A lew people were wr>nnded, but no material damage was de. <
OXWIGH - WRECK I
OXWIGH WRECK I TRYING ORDEAL OF A SWANSEA ) PILOT Mrs. Stewart, widow of the captain of the ill-fated Tridonia, has been notified of the recovery of her husband's body, which now lies At the Swansea mortuary, and she will be pt at the inquest to be held on Friday. On Thursday morning, Captain William Daviea (the pilot), who was on board the vessel at the time her cables parted, was at the Board of Trade Offices, and sub- mitted his statement regarding what had occurred, which, in a very great measure, supports in every detail the story we pub- lished in our columns on Wednesday. Cap- tain Davies is looking far from well, and is suffering from huskiness and a severe cold. He states that notwithstanding the frightful ordeal through which he and the crew underwent, the men and the cap- tain's wife maintained the best of spirits, and whiled the time away singing, and otherwise making the best of the circum- stances until succour arrived. GRATITUDE OF TENBY LIFEBOAT-I MEN. Mr. T. Davies, coxswain of the Tenby lifeboat, together with two members of the crew, called upon our correspondent at the fumbles.on Wednesday, and wished to thank-through the medium of our column—'the Mumbles folk for their kind- ness towards them during their stay in the village, and especially Mr. Wm. Davies, coxswain of the Mumbles lifeboat, and Mr. Lewis, of the Temperance Hotel. It is interesting to note that Mr. Davies, cox- swain of the Tenby lifeboat, who is 72 years of age, has been connected with the lifeboat for over 47 years and has n coxswain for a period of 21 years. Does this constitute a record? The lifeboat re- turned to Tenbv on Thursday. A LIFEBOAT WASHED ASHORE I The coastguards at Rhosilly report that a lifeboat, 20 feet long, 6 feet beam, and 24 feet depth, no name, slightly damagod, was found on Wednesday about 2-1 miles from the war signalling station at Rho- silly.
I THE -6th WELSH. 1
I THE 6th WELSH. 1 Swansea Comforts' Fund.— Annual Meeting of Committee I The committee of the 6tli Welsh Comforts Fund held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening in the Hotel Metro pole. Major Herschcl Jones, who was voted to the chair, said the work was a credit to the committee, and the recipients were grateful. It was a work of love. much appreciated by those who benefited by it. I THE YEAR'S WORK. Mr. A. P. Higham (hon. secretary) said the work of the committee was going on along the oustomary lines, with the addi- tion of the Swansea Soldiers' Dependents' Christmas Dinner Fund. By keeping in touch with Major Harris and Major Herechel Jones and the officers, he heard from them what was wanted by boys at the front, and had usually been able to supply it without drawing upon the funds. They would have to consider what should be done during the next two months, whether they would again take semi-official notice of the many widows and their children, as they did last Christmas. It was nice to let people eee that they were not forgotten. They started last year with an apl)ml, and were able to illend Christmas gifts to over 400 widows and children. Both Mr. Hood and Mr. Davies oo-operated with them; grocers and butchers met them very kindly in- deed. This year a much larger amount would be needed. The balance sheet did not show the whole of the work done. In addition to what had been sent out in the shape of goods paid for out of the fund, a large number of requests had been met by gifts in kind. Appeals had been pub- lished in the Leader," and numerous friend6-had given wliat was wanted. With reference to the items on thet balance sheeet, the Committee would notice that there were no charges for administrative expenses, all of which had been borne by tlw directors of the Cambria Daily Leader," whilst no charge had been made for either of the advertisements pub- lished in connection with the fund. They did not find that the 6tli Welsh were in need of woollies." They had sent out shirts and socks. There was a quantity of mittens and other woollen goods on hand. and they mhst consider whether it would not be advisable to hand them over to Mrs. Lloyd George's Com- mittee. The sub-committee had lost Mr. Gerald Eden, Lord Glantawe, and Mr. Chapman, but there were new members— Mr. Stanley Cook and Mr. C. E. Cleeves. Letters of apology for non-attendanoe at that meeting had been received from Mr. Roeser and Mr. Stanley Cook. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. Mr. David Roberts presented the finan- cial reports of the two funds. He pointed out that appeals had come from the boys, there had been announce- ments in the papers, and kind friends had from time to time supplied the articles. So that the financial report did not by any means represent all that had been done. On the proposition of Miss Dillwyn, se- conded by Mr. J. W. Jones, the reports were adopted. Mr. J. W. Jones suggested that the funds in hand might be diverted for the reiief of discharged soldiers and dé- pendents who wore in need, but Mr. Roberts said their appeal had been for the boys at the front. and he thought they were bound to retain the funds for that purpo"- It was decided, on the proposition of Mr. Dorrell, to repeat the Christmas con- sideration of last 4-car, and to appeal for more funds for that purpose. OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEE. Officers were reelected, and the follow- ing sub-committee appointed: Major Harris, Major Herschel Jones, Messrs. David Roberts, Stanley Cook, C. E. Cleeves, J. W. Jones, C. T. Ruthen, and A. J. Cooze. Thanks were aooorded to the officers and committee. and to Messrs. Hood, Davies, and the Grocers 'and Butchers' Associations. Mr. Ruthen announced that the firm with which he was associated, Messrs. R. E. JouQ4 Ltd., would, when a new appeal watt issued, head the list with a donation of .£50. The balance Bheet of the 6th Welsh Comforts Fund showed that a total of £ 201 19s. 9d.t tb which was added kS Is. 9d. in bank interest. After paying for goods sent out to the front, in the shape of socks, shirts, sweets, cigarettes, tobacco, etc., there remained in hand for future use a balance of 4:130. The balance sheet of the Chrietmas Gifts Fund showed subscriptions and bank interest amounting to 2142 9s. 4d. After paying for the gifts sent out (which were arranged upon a capitation basis), there was a balance to carry forward of £37 19s. 4d. The accounts in each case were audited by the late Mr. F. G. Cawker. It was understood that the necessary stepG would be taken to register the fund.
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Il The Rev. Travers G. Rogers, chaplain to the forces, has been appointed vicar of All Saints. West Ham. Sixty non-pedigroe dairy cattle average! £ 18 165. eaoh at a ealle at Long Ashfton. j Bristol. k
STEEL SMELTER S LEADER I
STEEL SMELTER S LEADER MR. TOM GRIFFITHS AS PROSPECTIVE P ARLlAMfN I ARY CANDIDATE. (By Our Mining Correspondent). The miners of .North Monmouthshire, who had selected Mr. James Winstone aa their prospective candidate, are now taking steps to secure colueone; e lse, be- cause Mr. Winetone is regarded as the candidate for a future contest in the Merthyr Boroughs. Mr. W. Harris, the organising and re- gistration agent of the miners, acting upon the instructions of his own organi- sation in the North Monmouth district, has forwarded to the stool smelters a communication in which he explains that, under the circumstances, the miners would be prepared to support tlfe can- didature of the representative of another industrial body. He suggests Mr. Tonl Griffiths, of Neath, as an acceptable can- didate, being a well-known public man, and possessing qualification which would, he thinks, appeal to the Welsh element in the Division.
A HERO'S AWARDS. I
A HERO'S AWARDS. Major Congreve's Decorations Handed to Wife. The King, at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, received Mrs. La Touohe Con- greve, the widow of Major W. La Touche Congreve, and handed to her the V.C., the D.S.O., and the Military Cross, which her husband had been awarded for his great bravery at the front. Major Congreve was killed on July 20. For 14 days preceding his death he con- stantly performed acts of gallantry. During the ppriod preceding an attack lie carried out personal reconnaissance of the enemy lines, and after an unsuccessful attack he returned to the front line to ascertain the situation, and while in the act of writing his report was -hot. He had been previously recommended for the V.C., for capturing two officers and 72 men practically single-handed, but was given the D.S.O. and the M.C. CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION. In recognition of his 1 -<very the French authorities made him a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Although only 25 years of age Major Congreve was a Brigade-Major of the Rifle Brigade, and had he lived a few months longer would have been given a command. The son of Tiout.-General W. N. Con- greve, V.C., C.B., he married Miss Pamela Cynthia Maude, the daughter of Mr. Cyril Maude, on June 1 last and was the first officer in the British Army to .win the three coveted distinctions. The King, in handing to Mrs. Congreve the three awards, said how deeply both he and the Jueen regretted that so gallant an officer had been called upon to make the supreme sacrifice for his country.
I MANSELTON MAN KILLED.
MANSELTON MAN KILLED. Had Been Awarded Military Medal. The sad death has oome to Ihnd. of the death in action of Private Thomas J. Dyer, of the Welsh Rogt. The news was conveyed to Pte. Dyer's mother by a letter from his -officer:- You son was killed on the morning of October about 8.30. As you probably kaow, he was my servant, and was in the act of preparing some meat when a high exo.oeive shell dropped and killed him in- J etantanoously. When I raw him a few seconds later, he was dead; he oan have suffered nothing at all. I should have written you immedi- ately, but I have been sent to hospital myself. "Very little I can eay wall be of any consolation to,you. Perhaps 4;he quickness of bifz death, and his absolute lack of suffering, may relieve you. He was a. good soldier, and waA always very brave and cheerful under frying circumstances. I hope you will cheer up and bear his loes M bravely as he would have Ulfed to." It is only about four weeks a?o since Pte. Dyer was home on leave, and he then re- ceived the th,-t, he liad been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at M3,mt? Wood, and hi-fi workmates took the opportunity of flowing their appreciation of the lmnonr bestowed upon young Dyer by presenting him with a eiJver cigarette case, suitably inscribed. Pte. Dyer was only 21 year's of age, joined the Army in November, 1914. and before the war em-plo-ved at Messrs. Baldwin's Tinplate Work-A. His parents reside at 4R, Compaw=^street, Manselton. A memorial service will be held at Bethel C.M. Chapel, Manselton, next Sunday evening.
TO,DAY'S PACING. I
TO,DAY'S PACING. I NEWMARKET MEETING. 1 -f?-OOWLrNOSEALING NURSERY If AN DlCAP of 160 80M, added to a sweepetakes of 5 sova eaoh for startera. One mile. OORYDON 1, GNEISS F 2. PYTHAGORAS 3. Also ray) La ftotte f, TOcitan g, Fenian, Papola f, White May o. Dark Mitt. Apatchka My Ivy. M.v Off 1.. Trained by Halliok. Betting: 4 to 1 Oorydnn, 5 to 1 Gneias f, 11 to 2 Pythagoras. 6 to 1 IAt Sotte and Par pola, 10 to 1 Dark Mitt. 100 to 8 Apatchka and My Ivy, 100 to 7 others Won by two lengths: length between j second and third ( !"l /IK-JOCKEY CLUB CUP of 500 80V8, -L*-M a?itt?d to a sweepstakes of 20 eove each. Two miles and a quarter. HURRY ON 1. TIWUBADOUR 2, KINa: ROBERT 3. Off 1.50. Trained by F. Darling1. Beltine: 25 to 1 on Hurry On, 4W to J i others. £ —RICHMOND NURSERY HKNDI- OAP of 300 eove; second receives 30 eovst Six fuTionjra. | QUAKEYMAN 1. WAYWARD 2. "N' UN'S VEILING 3. j Also ran: Winkle. Elsdon, Mazurka. wood. Dark Legend, All Silk, Gold Rose. Brigand, Sans Tache, Andreas. Bunch Grass Simon e Joy g, Jane Shore c, Herencia, Hapny Home. Off 2.18. Trained by OolIin. Bettinp: 7 to 2 EIsdon. 4 to 1 Andrew. 6 to 1 Dnrk Legend', 9 to ? FIeetwood. 10 to 16 A11 S?W,??y?r? Winkle and Quarry man. 100 to 7 Wayward, 300 to 6 others. WcA by 'I hea?1s 00 tw?o lengths between second and third. 9 ??E WELTER HANDICAP i.  ? 01 ?° ?'?' added to a sweepetoJM? of 10 ,sove each fo" liters. an*, Tnile, VA VIA I. 2. FOLLOW UP 3 I Also ran Young Pegasus, Cretan Swell, Trouts(3ale, 1 I)av Strolling Saint. Hop Off. Prmcipa1 Girl. Towyn, Polish II., Voldy, Market Przemysl, Lone Blade, Spear head. St. Ronald, ohn Jacket. Off 2.51. Trained by Lambton.
-WAR SAVINGS MEETINGS.
WAR SAVINGS MEETINGS. Mrs. Black, organiser and secretary of the South Wales War Savings Committee, ( add rested a meeting at Messrs. Gilbert- son's Works, Pontardawe, on Wednesday afternoon, and another an the evening at Ystalvfera. Mr. H. J. Powell proside(I over the Ystalyfora meeting, and an address was also given by Mr. John Edwards, Pon- tardawe.
"ONLY THE WORKHOUSE."
"ONLY THE WORKHOUSE." On the 26th March, 1856, when a maid-servant went from Ysguborwen to the top of the screens to say to' my father that I had made my appearance, he re- plied, 'I don't know what is to become of him; there is only the workhouse in front' of him.' "—Baron Rhondda at Cardiff. When wond'rously the little elf" First in this life his eyes unfurl'd, He little knew he found himself In th' greatest "workhouse" in the world. Talnant. J
! POISON SENSATION AT i-NANTCAREDIC
POISON SENSATION AT NANTCAREDIC CHILD MURDER AND SUICIDE BY YOUNG I WOMAN. SAD INQUEST STORY I The double farm tragedy near Nant- garedig wasinquired into at an inquest conducted by Mr. Thos. Walterp, the West Carmarthenshire Coroner, on Wednesday afternoon into the ciqmmstancùs of the death of Ruth Daniel (88), a single woman living at Nantypaun Farm, noar Cothi Bridge, Nantgaredig. and her four months' old baby, David Gwyn Daniel, both of whom were found dead in bed. The jury (of which the Rev. D. Curwen Davies was the loreman) found that the woman wil- fully killed her child by poisoning him with a dofti of strychnine whilst of un- sound milld, and that she herself com- mitted suicide in the rnme manner whilst in the same atate of mind. Deputy Chief Constable J. Evans, Llan- dilo, was present, at the inquest. EVIDENCE OF THE WOMAN'S I FATHER. David Daniel, father of the deceased woman, said his daughter was tenant of the farm, of whioh he was the owner, and he lived with her. She gave birth to an illegitimate child on July 23rd last, and had been unsuccessful in two applications at Llandilo Police Court for a paternity order, the second application being made three weeks ago. This failure had troubled her a great deal, but she was not in the least depressed or low spirited. and there was nothing in her conduct which led him to believe she would do anything to herself. On Monday night she ret.ired to rest in her usual health, but about 11 p.m. he heard her talking in her sleep and groan- ing. She was in the habit of doing this. He called out to try and awaken her, and failing to get an answer, he called John Williams, a servant man, who, he said, thought it advisable not to force the latch as it might frighten her. The groaning hnd by this time ceased. It never occurred to him thero was anything wrong when he heard the groans. He thought she was dreaming. The Coroner: Did it not occirr to you it wa, due to something more than a dream ? —No. STRYCHNINE KEPT IN THE HOUSE. Witness said he kept strychnine in the house, tt was used to destroy rotmin. At 7.30 on Tuesday morning, he called upon deceased to get up to prepare breakfast, but she did not reply. The servant# were asked to go up, and they also obtained no respond. The door-latch was removed and the bedroom entered, and the woman and her child were found dead in bed. Police-constable Richards produced a quantity of strychnine found in the back kitchen. John WilKams, labourer at the farm, and David Daniel, a relative, also gave evidence. Dr. J. H. Timothy, Nantgaredig, who arrived at the farm at 8.45 a.m. on Tues- day, said he found both bodies in a state of rigidity, and deceased had been dead eight hours or more. In the bedroom hb found a piece of paper containing some white powder, which he believed was frtrychnine, in a. cup. He thought the cause of death in both oases was strych- nine poisoning. The Coroner: Then it follows that the mother must have given strychnine to the child fir.%t. ?-Y(.IL How long would it take to act ?—It de- pends on the dose. A big dose would kill in five or ten minnteo. Do you think that when the groaning wa^ heard, that that would probably lx, the time?—Tes, I think so: because they have horrible death in cases of strychnine poisoning. Replying to fai-ther qnt»«ition«, Tn-. Timothy Mid even if he had Neen (heta half an hour afterwards, it was very doubtful he could do anything to save their lire". Summing up, the Coroner said it WoTild, be natural to expect that the men would have gone to the bedroom when they heard the groans on Monday night, but they did not anticipate there was anything wrong. Had they done so, they could not have saved I-lie 'rhIL, jury had to decide whether the woman was in her right senses at the time. There was one, fact which miget account for the sudden derangement of the mind of the woman She had been drawn in the wrong way. Whoever the man was, .he (the Coroner) did not think he would have very corn- fortable feelings hereafter. He did not refer to anybody, for he (the Coroner knew nothing about th« facts. The woman must have been undefr a têrri bl strain, finding that she had been led wrongly. A verdict 3,"1 stated above was returned.
I NO -WELSH GIRL SLACKERS.
NO WELSH GIRL SLACKERS. With regard to a statement that there are many women who are "slackers," a correspondent to a rndon contemporary writes that there are certainly none in Wales. On the contrary, there are hun dred s of girls looking for work "My niece, who is 23, well educated, smart in appearance, has been trying to get. something to do for three months," the writer says. She has answered about 50 advertisements, and, besides going about, wb have been trying at Cardiff to see if she could get in the munition works. "They told us, however, that they had to dismiss about 50 girls, and they were full up at another department. They had several ladies ooming in their motor-cars to work, and a girl that has her living to get can't get work. I think it is shameful. One place my niece tried for was in a grocery department at Barry, and they told her they had about 100 after the place. "The Barry Railway Company said there wan no chance for her as a (derk as they had about 30 on their books waiting. She had her name put down at the Labour Exchange about a month, and they told us to-day she must wait her turn, as there were dot-, of girls waiting for em- ployment.
ICOMMERCE OF THE DAY. I ---I
COMMERCE OF THE DAY. I CATTLE MARKETS. Metropolitan Market, Thursday.—Only 64 beasts were -ot»>red, and trade proved quite nominal. Bristol, Thursday. Beef in moderate supply; trade sfcandy. $Bt, ltd.; secondarv, 10d. pound. SmaJl Rupnly rslieep best weth- ers, Is.; owes. '10W-; Tkliifi, 5s, to 16. 2d. pound. Pigs in averase supply; baconers 17s. 6d. to 17s. 9d.: prnJctcs, 19s. 6d. scoro; .500 Store cattle sold late rates; milch cows X22 to £ 23, and in special cases up to E40 each. I MEAT MARKET. Centoal. Market, Thursday.—Beef—Scotch ]on°. ?T4d- ? 6s. 8d.: short, 6?. ]?!. to 7s • English a":a Irish. 5s. 3d to 6s.; hind- nHartcrs. 5s. 4d. to 5? 8d.: fore, 4g 7d. to 4s. 1M. Mutton—Scotch wethers, 78. 4d to 7s. Ed,; ew?. 5s. 6d. 10 6s 2d.: EnpH?h wethers, 7s. to 7s. 8d.; ewes, 5s. 6d to 6- 2d Lamb—English, 7s. 8d. to 's,; Scotch 6d 4(1 to 7. 4d. Ve?I— Eulish. 4s. 8d. to 8s Market a mat.
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SOMMETRENCHES .STORMED
SOMMETRENCHES STORMED CONSIDERABLE GAINS. HOW HEW ARMY AND COLONIALS WON A I SIGNAL VICIORY. SIR DOUGLAS HAIUS REVIEW BRITISH OFFICIAL. France, Wednesday, 9.12 p.m.—This afternoon, in conjunction with the French, we made a local attack east 01 Leeboeufe, where some ground was gained. There was heavy hostile shelling against our front between Le Sars and Gueude- oourt and in the neighbourhood oi Schwabtn Redoubt South of Hulluch this morning we bom- barded the enemy's trenches with good i c- eults. An enemy raid west of Augnes was easily repulsed. Yeeterday ou. aircraft did some useful work in rc{)nnai8Sanoo and in bombing the enemy's batteries. One hostile machine was driven down ¡ in a damaged condition, and one of ours is missing. FRENCH OFFICIAL. Paris, Wednesday, 11 p.m.—North of the Somme our troops made considerable gains in trie course of the day. North-east of Lesboeutt, continuing our advantage of the night, we captured, after a rapid tight, two fresh enemy trenches, and took 125 prisoners, including five oth- cers. Another attack made by us to the south-east of Sallisel rendered us masters of a strongly organised trench system on the western fringe of St. Pierre Vaast W ood. About 50 prisoners remain in our hands as the result of this action. It is confirmed that the attack launched i, this morning by the Germans against Sailly Sallisel constituted an important effort to drive us out of the village. The check was complete, and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, judging by the numbei of corpses which oover the battle ground. On the Verdun front artillery fighting continues particularly violently in the Douaumont sector later information shows that the total number of unwounded prisoners taken by us on the Verdu i front since October 24th at present amounts to 6,011, including 138 officers. The material captured from the enemy in the single day of the 24th October and classified up to the present includes 15 guns, five of which are of large calibre, 51 trench guns, 144 machine-guns, two wireless telegraph posts, and large quan- tities of fifles, grenades, shells, and material of all sorts. On the rest of the front there is quiet On the Somme front during yesterday two German aeroplanes were brought down by our pilots in the oouree of air fights. SIR D. HAIG'S REVIEW. Press Bureau, Wednesday, 10.20 p.m.— The following telegraphic dispatch, dated November 1st, 6.22 p.m., has been received from General Headquarters in France:— Since the summary of October 19th, which brought the account of events in the Somme battlefield down to the second week in October, the weather has been for the most part unfavourable to operations on any extended scale. Heavy rain has fallen almost every day, and the chalk soil of the uplands between the Ancre and Somme has become a wilderness of mud. Such conditions hamper military operations very seriously, but, nevetheless, during the past fortnight we have made progress and have advanced our front towards tne Butte de Warlencourt and in the neigh- bourhood of Gueudecourt and Lesbceuis. From October 24th to October 23rd the weather was dry and fine with strong easterly wind. We took advantage of this change to deliver in the area between Schwa beu Redoubt and Le Sars a very successful local attack. The Schwaben Redoubt, on the highest part of the ridge due north of Thiepval, had been, with the exception of the north-east corner, in out hands since September 28th. From it trenches called The Stuff and Regina run due east for -some 5,000 yards to a point about 1,200 yards north-east of Courcelette Those trenches were defended by the enemy with great tenacity. A SIGNIFICANT ORDER. I A captured German regimental order. dated October 20th, emphasises the neces- sity of regaining Schwaben Redoubt, which was the pivot of the position. The men are to be informed by their immediate superiors that this attack is not merely a matter of retaking a trench be- c-auso it was formerly in German posses- sion, but that the recapture of an ex- tremely important point is involved." Since his loss of the main position of Schwaben Redoubt the enemy had de- livered between September 30th and OctOol ber 20th eleven counter-attacks on our front in that ncighbourhod. In every case he was repulsed, often with heavy losses. SIGNAL AND ECONOMICAL VICTORY. Early on the morning of Saturday—Octo- ber 21,st-lie attacked Schwaben Redoubt in considerable strength as already reported. This counter-attack came opportunely for us. We replied by an attack delivered Shortly after noon against all the length of Regina Trench. This attack was com- pletely successful. We took the whole of the Regina and Stuff Redoubts, and pushed our advanced posts well to the north and north-east of Schwaben Redoubt, taking in the course of the operation nearly 1,100 prisoners. The Canadians,and the troops of the New Army who conducted the operations de- served -great credit for a signal and most economical victory. During the period under review we car- ried out many raids on enemy trenches from which useful results have been obtained. Towards the encp of the month enemy artillery became more active and enemy aeroplanes were more in evidence. This increased activity has been satisfactorily dealt with by our own guns and aircraft. The captures during the fortnight have brought the total prisoners taken in the Somme battlefield up to 31,132.
WEDDING GIFT TO SWANSEA SHIP.BROKER.
WEDDING GIFT TO SWANSEA SHIP- BROKER. To mark the occasion of his marriage, and as a token of sincere regard and esteem, the friends at the docks of Mr. W. A. Burgess, of Messrs. Burgess and Co., shipbrokers, Exchange Buildings, made a presentation to him at the Exchange Cafe, on Thursday morning. The gift consisted of a black marble timepiece of beautiful design, with a plate suitably inscribed. Mr. J. R. Evans presided, and in a few words of eulogy of Mr. Burgess—who is now in the Army and home on embarka- tion leave—spoke of his popularity at the docks, which was proved by the ready response to the testimonial. lie wished him happiness in his married life and God- speckl and a safe return in what was before him as a soldier. Mr. Bucknill made the presentation in a happy little speech, and other tributes were paid by Mr. Denny J)a,rie5, Mr. C. Pnog. Mr. An sal do, Mr. 0. Luff, Mr. j Trevor Luff. and Mr. Mendus. Mr. Burgess suitably responded.
POULTRY AND PIQEOSS. 1
POULTRY AND PIQEOSS. 1 WALES AND WEST OF ENCLAND CLUB I SHOW EXHIBITION AT SWA I I The Wales and West of England Poultry and Pigeon Tippler Club hold, their ninth annual show at the Market, Swansea, on Thursday. There was a fair atteadanceof fanciers and spectators in the morning, and there was every indication of a moet successful show. The proceeds will be de- voted to the local War Prisoners' Fund. There were 800 entries, and the judging commenced early. The officials were: Judges: Show tipplers, Mr. H. Frost; homer classes, Mr. W. Woollacott; all other varieties, Mr. A. Leith; secretary, Mr. R. G. Jenkins. THE AWARDS. Light mottle hen (rung 1916): 1, and Z. S. J. Thorue. Swan.sea; 3. D. Thomas, rox-  mottle cook (rung pnofT ? lNt6): 1. .uirht mottle cock (rung prior to 1316): A. hvans. West Cross; £ and X S. J. 'l'home. Light moutie hen (rung prior to _y^>rn<1v> S. J. Thome; and, 5, ig. U. Jenkins. Little motti-e cock (rung 1916) 1, G. Bow- den. Swansea; 2, H. G. Jenkins; 3. 8. J- Thom D ark mottle oook (rung prior to 1916): 1.. and 3. J. S. Warrildon, Mtoko-on Tren't; L R. G. Jenkins.. Dark mottle hen (rung prior to 1916)1. Jos. Oolgrove. Winslow: Z and 3, R. G. Jen- kins. Dark mottle oock (rung, 1916): 1 and 2. U. Yeo. Swansea; 3, D. Thomae. Foxhole. Dark mottle hen (rung 1916): 1 and 2. A. E. Evane, West Cross: 3. R. Yeo- Self cock (rung prior to 1916): 1, A. E. Evans; Z. T. J. long, Mumbles; 3, R. G. Jenkins. Magpie. A.0.0., cock, any age: 1, Z and 3. 8. R. Ling, Bidefod. Magpie, A.O.O., hen. any age: 1 and Z. S. R. Ling, Bideford: 3, E. Dendle. Magpie, A.C., novice, any age: 1. Hill Bros., Cornwall. 2. Longden and Brown. Loughborough; 3. E. Dendle, Swansea. Magpie. 10s. selling class: 1 and 1, S. R. Sing, Bideford; 3. Edward Cbolte, Bristol Pigmy pouter, B.S.. cream (rung prior to 1916) 1 1 and 2, P. 0. Dickenson, Newport: 3, W .Hammond, Loughborough. Pigmy pouter, B.S., cream (rung 1916): 1. R. Winston; 2 and 3, W. Hammond. Pigmy pouter, black, any age: 1 and 2, J. H. Watson, Bristol: 3, 11. Brocks. Pigmy pouter, red or yellow, any age: 1. H. N. Leighton, London: 2, F. Miller, Bar- net: 3, Bert Chapman. Swansea. Pig-my pouter, A.O.O., any ago: 1 and 3. J" H. Wat.n; 2, B. 0. Dickenson, Newport. J. Pi?my pouter, 20s, selling claes: 1, B. Win. ston: 2. B. O. Dickenson: 3, R. Winston. Pigmy Poiitee stock class, any age: L J. H. W??taon. Bristol: 2 and 3, R. Win?ton. Tumbler, L.F.C.L.. black self (rung prior J. THu. mbler. D. Williams, Oockett; 2, Geo. Lit- tieton. Stratford; 3, Swan and Maddox, Herts. Tumbler, L.F.C.L., hla.<k self (rung 1916): 1. Geo. Littleton; 2, Rowe Bros., Notte: 3. G. A. Moss, Notts. Tumbler, L.F.C.L., A.O.C., self (rung prior to 1916): 1, Dr. J. S. Peebels, Bridgend: 2. D. Williams., Oockett; 3. Geo. Martin, Swan- sea. Cumnlet. any atrr: 1 and 2. J. H. Cocker- ton, Bedford; 3, F. Sinkfnson, 'ftfeytham. Nun, red yellow. adult;J and 2. Swan and Maddox. Herts: 3, H, lJ. Uanz. Swansea. Nun, red or yellow: 1, J. Brader, Swansea; 2, J. Weeks, Wilts; 3, J, Brader, Swsuuoea. Nun, A.O.C., any age: 1 and Z. J. Weeks, Wilts; 3, Swan and Ma-ddoc, St. Alban's. Jacobin, o&nv ege: 1, Wm. Evans. Gorw- einon; 2. Albert Lewell. GoTvOoinon; 3, Matthew Broe. PontarduLais, African owl. any age: 1, J. P. Harvey, Swansea; 2, loan Prieharri, Gloucester; 3. Wm. Youus, Sket-ty. 'Exhibition homer, mmg prior to 1916: 1 and 2, F. J. Foote, Newport; 3, Williams Bros. Exhibition homer, 3niner 1916: 1, Hugh Jones and Morgan; 2, Williams Broe: 3. F. G. Foote, Newport.. Any other variety. any a, 1, O. Griffin, Llanelly; 2, B. Woods, Essex; 3, E. Wey- mouth, Weston-JSuper-Mare. Any variety; 10s. selling class: 3, H. B. Gamz, Swansea: 2, Wm. Hill. Swansea.; 3. ficldon and Risden, Barnstaple. Self hen, rung prior to 1916: 1. T. J. Long, Mumbles: 2. D .Thomas, St.Thomas; 3, E. A. Evans, Mumbles. I Keif cock, rung 1916: 1, Jos. Oolgrove. Winslow; 2 and 3. C. J: Oollier, Mumbles. Self hen, rung 1916: i. R. Yeo. Swansea: Z. B. G. Jenkins, Swansea; 3.- A. E. Evans. Mumles. Chuck, rung prior to 1916: T. J. Lone Mumbles: 2, D. Thomas; 3, ?. J. KersweD, ResolHm. Chuck, rung 1916: 1, T. J. Long, Mumhles: 2. S. J. Thorne; 3. A. Kostromin, Swansea. Novice, any variety, cook or hen: 1. P. Richards. Foxhole; 2. Cecil Smith. Swansea. 3, J. Vicarage, Swansea. Novice, any variety, or hen rang 1916: 1. P. Richards, Swansea: 2. Cecil Smith Swansea; 3, P. Richards. Swansea. Selling class 20s.: 1, G. Bawden, Swansea: 2, T. Doorbar, Stoke: 3. R. G. Jenkins. Swan. sea. Sailing class t and 3. O. Whitford. Swarisea: 2, P. Rice. Swansea. Matched pair class,_any variety tippler: 1. S. J'. Thorne. Swansea: 2. S. J. Kerswell, Swansea; 3. G. Bawden. Swansea. In the exhibition homer. oock or hen (riinsr prior to 1916), Mr. F. J. Foote, winner ç.f the first and second prises, also carried Off the special priBe. The bird was a cup winner at Newport. Working homer, cock (rung prio rto 1916): 1, C. J. Edmunds. Falmouth; 2, J. Vicarage, Swansea; 3. H. W. Record. Devon. Working homer, hen (rung prior to 1916): t, J. B. Trent, Exeter; 2, W. Breeee, Swan- sea; 3, 'Ehos. Lewis, Landore.
IN PARLIAMENT.I - N*r.-
IN PARLIAMENT. I N* r. HOUSE OF COMMONS, Wednesday. I The Speaker took the eihair at 2.45. Dr. Macnamara informed Mr. Hazleton that the number of men recruited for Naval service from Ireland since the out- break of war was approximately 4,500. This was in addition to the figure of 105,000 given by the Secretary for War as the total net number who had been en- li-sted for service in the Arrnv. THE "HANDS-OFF" INTERVIEW. Mr. Outhwaite asked whether the views expressed by Mr. Uloyd George to an American journalist had been sup- ported by any official statement made on behalf of the Russian Government. Lord R Cecil said he was not aware that any Allied Government ad made any statement on the subject, but there was no reason whatever for supposing that the statement of the Secretary for War was not regarded with the assent and ap- proval of all the Allies. (Ilear, hear.) the hon. member's question appeared to be designed to suggest some difference of view or policy between the Allies. On this, as o nother occasions, he -would be disappointed. (Hear, hear, and laughter). LORD GREY'S SPEECH. Lord Robert Cecil said &tops were be- ing taken to translate and eire-ult7L,?d- Grey's speech in Spain, Sweden and else- where. I HISH PRISONERS. Mr. Asquith said he woulld endeavour if desired to find time for the discussion I of the case of Irish political prisoners. I ZEPPELIN INSURANCE, Mr. Asquith stated that insurance against injuries and loss of life due to Zeppelins could not be effected under the I Government scheme. NO MILITARY ACT REFERENDUM. Mr. ARquith declined to take steps to ?mbmit the question of the repeal *X the Military Service Act to a referendum.
SOUTH WALES SALVAGE. I
SOUTH WALES SALVAGE. I Sir Samuel Evans entered judgment in the Admiralty Court on Wednesday for the following apportionment of agreed salvage for services rendered the vessel Folda by the steamer Grangetown, owned by the Town Line (London), Limited, of 77, Exchange, Cardiff, namely:—Owners, £ 585; master, < £ 55: and crew, RI10. For plaintiffs Mr. D. Stephens appeared (instructed by Messrs. Holinan, Fen wick, and Willan, London, agents for Mr. F. J. Lean, Cardiff), and the defendants' solici- tors were Messrs. Thomas Cooper and Co.. London. The Folda was on her way from Bilbao to -Newport with iron ore, when her boiler fractured. The Grangetown, whose value was X40,500, rendered valuable towage V
MUNITIONS COURT
MUNITIONS COURT PLATELAYER SAYS HIS WACES ARE TOO SMALL The West Wales Munitions Tribunal eat on Wednesday at the Labour Exchange, Swansea, Mr. J. Veughan Edwards presid- ing, Mr. Dd. Seline acting as deputy clerk to Mr. Thorpe. A worker was charged with attempting to enter a munition works while under the influence of drink. Evidence was given to show that at 10 p.m. on the 24th ult. the defendant came to the entrance under the influence of drink and was taken to the guardroom by the police witness. He was told he could not work in such a state. The defendant replied that he was not drunk, adding: You are looking for a case, but you've got the wrong pig by the tail this time." Defendant was advised to go home, which he did. The nearest public-house was one and a half miles away, which would have been shut at nine. Defendant smelled heavy of drink, and he was not in a fiit condition to work. De- fendant entered with three other men, who were searched by the witness. Defendant said that he reoeived the notice on October 31st at 11 a.m. He had worked 13 hours, and he had no oppor- tunity to prepare a defence. The Chairman offered an adjournment, and this was accepted. WANTED MORE MONEY. A platelayer made an appeal to the tri- bunal for a leaving certificate, which he held had been unreasonably withheld by his employers. He made his application on the ground that his money was too small, and that more money could be earned elsewhere in munition works. The applicant said that he wae not paid the district rate. The company did not pay the rates. The men had asked for a 2d. per hour increase. The company gra.nted Id. He had been offered work else- where in a controlled works at 47s. per week. The Chairman: You want drill for tin- platers' work. There's not much skill in wheeling ashes. Witness: No. I am looking at the monet! Would you leave important work on which so much depen&?-Yes; you can't keep a family on my wages. By the Manager: Witness admitted that though he would work more time in the winter he would receive more money. The Manager, in evidence, said that his objection to releasing men at the present time was that he had barely enough men to keep the works in proper working, order. The worke were controlled, and. the Ministry of Munitions considered re- pairs to be as munition work. On the strength tof this statement he had refused to let the men go unless good causes were adduced for the leaving certificate. He was short of the class of men in which the applicant was, and found difficulty in ob- taining fresh men. A number of labourers, and the platelayers, were mem- bers of the Amalgamated Labourers' Union, and were paid the Union agreed rate. Witness said if be were not consis- tent on this matter he could not retain a man. Replying to the applicant the manager admitted that he had refused to allow the applicant to join the Army. The Chairman, in giving the decision, said the Tribunal were unanimous that the man was paid a fair wage, and the certificate was declined. CASE FOR MEDICAL REFEREE. A bellinder made an application for a leaving certificate on the grounds that he was suffering from heart disease and had been advised by the doctor to get outside work. The manager said complaints had been made by the applicant that the work was heavy, though he had done the work for twelve months. He was a good time- keeper, and had only lost three turns dur- ing October He would be working in considerable heat. The tribunal asked the applicant to go to the medical referee. INJURlES TO HEALTH (?) A Tinplater made an application for a leaving certificate on the ground that the work was injurious to his health. The firm told him on the last application that if he would work a month's notice he should have his leaving certificate. Later the man said the notice was not given in writing. He produced a medical certifi- cate which showed he suffered from gastritis and anaemia, though he did not say that tTYe illness was due to the work. But the workman's representative (Mr. Hughes), said that he withdrew the last, application on the appeal of the manager, who said that if he worked the month, and was still ill at the end of the month, and medical evidence was produced, a leaving certificate would be granted, but the medical evidence was not forth- coming. The man wao given -an oppor- tunity to produce a certificate, 34 days' adjournment being given to the appli- cant to do this.
rCHANNEL COLLISION, j
CHANNEL COLLISION, j Sequel to a Disaster Off Bull Point. On Wednesday, in the Admiralty Divi- Non, before the President (Sir Samuel; Evans) sitting with the Trinity Masters,, the owners of a ooal cargo, lately laden on board the Norwegian steamship Speed, sued the owners of the steamship Knuts- ford to recover dama.gœ arising out of a collision betwn thot? vJ.¡ in the Bristol Channel, off Bull Point, on the night of the 6th May last. The Speed, which was bound from Swansea, to Dieppe, foundered with the plaintiff's cargo. The master, chief officer, two engineers, and a seaman were drowned. The Knutsford, which has herself since been lost, be- longed to the Leeds Fireclay Co., Ltd., of Wortley, near Leeds. The Knutsford waa inward hound from Birkenhead to Barry. The plaintiffs alleged that the collision, j was brought about by the negligent navi- gation of the Knutsford. This the defen- dants denied, and pleaded that the Speed improperly crossed ahead of the Knuts- ford. The second officer of the Speed, a Nor- wegian, giving evidence, said he waa asleep when he "Was aroused by the col- lision. He ran on to the bridge. The helm was put hard aport for the purpose of getting the vessel on a course for Swan- sea, and the engines were ordered for full speed ahead. The engineer reported that water was streaming into the engine-room and it was impossible to keep the engines going. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. Go to the boats," ordered the captain. The starboard lifeboat was lowered, with witness and eight men aboard it. They kept along side the Speed until the rope parted, when in spite of their efforts to, pull alongside again/they did not succeed in dding oo. The port lifeboat was swung out, but witness did not know whether it jrot away from the Speed. Those who were left on the steamer were not heard of again. For the defendants an affidavit had been made, by Mr. Thomas George Jones, of 50, Louisa-street, Cardiff, shipping nwtna- ger of the Leeds Fireclay Company, Ltd., owners of the Knutsford. The defendants alleged that -the Speed wrongly crossed ahead of her. and then, when port to port, caused the collision by an unjusti- fiable starboarding. The hearing was adjourned