The Cambria Daily Leader

HOOK. Two jrolden weddings have recently been celebrated at Hook—those of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owen and Mr. and Mrs. John 'rhomas. both couples residing at Pill- ivaid.

ABERAVON. Aberavon and Port Taibot butchers have fi;rd Tuesday as the meatless day wTien thtir shops will be closed- After next week, no meat will be delivered. Meat 1-i t ard supplies were short on Friday night, and butchers closed early.

LLAftSDILO. The death has occurred. at the age of 87, at Oban Etouse. Llandilo. of Kiss Mary Davies, a native of the district. The Rev. H. E. Roberts, who was until recently pastor of the Baptist Welsh Church. Edge-lane, Liverpool, has been received into the Church of England and appointed curate of Llandilo.

NEATH. Riding OR a train ef tubs at the Empire C°Uiery, Glyn-N^ath, Richard Richarde. bMth0l'? Was M Neath on Friday fined 30 s At Neath ftll Friday, Bronwen Mary Jone-s, cirvrle woman, of Penrhiewtyn. summoned Earnest Lewis, a married man employed at the Neath and District War Hospital, in respect of an illegitimate child. Defendant, who denied the pater- nity, was ordered to pay 4s. a week until the child was 14 years old.—Jenet Hop- kins, Glyn-Neath, summoned Arthur Col- lins, employed at the local powder works, at Neath County Sessions Ofe Friday, in respect of her illegitimate child, and was ordered to pay 46. 6d a week. Organised by Miss Winnie Richards.^ a concert was provided the patients at the Laurels Rod Cross Hospital on Friday evening. The artistes were Mias Nellie Brintvrorth, Miss V. Jones, Doily Seymour, and members of the Orpheus Party. Yr. D. R. Edwards presided.

Maid of the Mountains" next week visits the Gra?d Theatre. Box office lmd pLa.n j| DOtvopen. 

20,000 CItARS STOLEN YEARLY. Prosecuting a youth in their service for stealing 30 cigars, Mr. J. van Golder, of the firm of J. va-n Gelder and Co., egar manufacturers, Lo-ndn, told tha m* tratos that they mimd between 20,000 and 10,000 cigars a year

CROPS LEFT TO ROT. f prions Allegation by Mum- I Lias Councilor. A special meeting of the Oyster mouth Food Control Comun'L?a w&? held on Friday. ConDcillör W. L. Jams presid-¡ ing, when the price of milk was fixed at 7d. per quart as and from Wednesday next. It was decided that the local commit- ¡ tee should Soend representatives to Swan-, sea with a view of discussing a scheme I for the better distribution of butter, ;flo.rgarine and tea. Mr. C. P. Bell asked the Chairman what powers the committee had to deal with th farmer who, he alleged, had neglected to gather in his crops. He was informed that tho farmer in question had allowed a field of corn to rot; also a field of potatoes. This was a very jerions matter in these days whep foodstuff was go scarce. Mr. N. L. Jarvis: If you know t'hat to be a fact you had better report it to the Board of Agriculture. Aiter some discussion it was proposed by Mr. C. P. Bell and seconded by Mr. Harry Davies. that the farmer should be reported to the Board of Agriculture. It was decided to advertise for a food in", wtor at a ralaxy of A130 per annum. ■■

I SWANSEA ERECTOR'S AOTION. I J. Jones, f-oreman erector, Swansea, at the Llanelly County Ourt on Friday, sued Evan Davies and Co., Ltd.. foOr.£55. The hearing was adjournk-d.i f

FOR SMALL TROUBLESOME CORNS AND CHILBLAINS. Use Joyped," and in a few days you will find them coming out, root and all. -Toyrted is Is., by post ts. 3d. For Chilblains Joyped" Foot Balm is ex- cellent, 16., by post is. 3d. Rich The I Chemist Ltd., 30. High-street, Swansea.

Sketty Brotherhood (Un--ectarian).- Wesley Chapel, 3 p.m. Special Musical Service. Wesley Chapel Choir will reTI- der Selections from the Cantata, The Nativity of Christ." Conductor, Mr. T. Edwards. Accompanist, Miss F. Jones. Chairman, Mr. Barrett. Collection for Benevolent Fund. Men and Women We-I- comed.-Next Sunday, Mr. J. Y. Esmond, B.Sc.Advt. The Maid of the Moniitainq." the great Daly's Theatre success, visits Swansea for the first time next week.

 Fkl Ppgs I I ?TO!LET SOAP JS?gSE?r?! #t, 'k;' .r :.11 S: L: 'WY'v{¡,}i"¡ç. li ,1:L/ iff'' i'ý%:<ý.fjc('r. I- !y;1 :.<=.. m'L-' '#{ t .) -I t.¡¡sa '1111: 'f: ( .{. i 11!t.{j tL' I r lJ.i l" 1.>'O¡ It { f. S??;j'?,Prn aQn3nc2 of '?S??i??S  i,an ?? ?r!d  '• Carderu EVERYBODY <B ernosed to the risk of rntchincr colds, cat*nh, |j or influenza, either ihronsh con:itUÜOIlR! weak- ness or through Infection from other sufferers, Everybody SHOULD, USE "FOflTROLINE regnlariy nigijt and morning, he- canso U is an efiectU!il preventive 8.!Laln:;t su(/» IIInp.tl8. It is easily »pp!te3, and pleasant to uso. Perfectly safe for !JerS01J8 of all asces. Jprrrrrt* and Curtt. Sold by Chemists ererywhere, price 1/3, or 115 by pott, direct from, Harold E. Matthews & Co., Clifton, Bristol. BEN EVANS 1 & CO. LT? Telephone 1015 Evans SWAKSEA FUNERALS CARRIED OUT !N ANY PART OF THE COUNTPY. CREMATIONS ARRANCiED ORDERS BY PHONE RECEIVED AT ANY HOUR OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. AU. ARRANGEMENTS a CEMETERIES PERSONALLY SEEN 10 BY EXPERIENCED ASSISTANTS SWANSEA j

WREATHS. BOUQUETS, &c., by K I T L E Y S THE SPECIALISTS IN 4?ST'T??? DLSIGNS CH K l'KS7 AM/ BFI,? HOl'RE FOR GLASS WR MATHS. OPPOSIT9 ?AT:0?&I ??..?-?FOED?TREET. fTel. 431 Central.) A IjL:v u j'jiiAh'JON The Moøt Uo- oil. to-date Florisi in Swansea Wrestbe. ti»L<jULTri. and other T LA >TC.\ I KbSiGNS arraiiKwi in the Latest London Style. 227. U:>'FOt\j):TlŒKl' SWANSEA Telepbac* 567 Central. C-, SHAUUKK?MY? Ut?npi?Lw Uader- C. taker, 27, Odord.£tœt:L, ?w?n?e? otLosUtt Jotiustoo Florist): 40 Fears tar Deriencfc. TOO LAT E FOR CLASSIFICA TI ON, toliltry Powder will m*hi UX. your hens lay bucketsful of fine, iUi ge eggs. ea. Cirlon lasts Zu lieup a fort. nignt. -old by T. Lioya iiorgan, Mariset a tore e, Gowerton. YY ANTLD. General Servant, to izo__io f Maiicixester; two in family.-Appl.# gicharda. Tirydail House Ajniaanforci 149Al-it WAVrSD, Esperienoed Malt (inelisrihle) I V- or i-e male Shorthand Typist. Hand- written applications, stating- speeds, ex- penence. salary, to Colliery," Dailv Reader Offlcc. 149Al-i' \\i A.N TED, Shoeiup and General .SmitlT; » mus^ be good slioer: ineligible.—Apply T. Moigan. Cambrian Forge. Gowerton. N 149A1-1I IOST, on W^ednesday Afternoon, between d iiarket arid Wind-street, a Lady's Dja- mond Lizard Brooch; soldier's keepsakt- Findr rewarded 0,; retarniug to 33 Carlton- terrace. Swansea. AI4T LOST, between BelJevue-street and Templa. JU street, cr the Port Tennani Car ter. minus to Jersey-terrace, a Gold Bansle — Fiitder rewarded on iPiurnins 6ame to Now 15. Bellevue-street. Swansea. 149A1.7 ANTED, Set,<)n(i-hand Piano in good » oondition altit* Sideboard.—Apply Box 17. Leader Office. Neath -Cli-ti TU'O-LET-o;-ior' SaIeTLaa?hoM four- Troomed OoHapc. with outbuiIdiMs. called Coalbrook Cottae:' together with two large gardens; situate a. mile from Llandovery: immediate rjos&ession.—Moore. Globg Houf-e. Llandovery 149A.10 FOR SALE 1 ton 9 m.c. lorry: cab froatt Fin cplendid condition; prtce ?40u— Write Box Y 6." Leadr Oaice. l<9Am O' jrtROVESEND Uniied A.FC.-Winning vX umbers: 1M. 958: ?nd, ?OOZ; ?rd 1005; 4th, 521; 5th._5«; 6th. 1(120 1504i-<» "ITHINNING Nunibers in the DrawinL- for » » Trevor Thomas, Pontardawe:—lsi prize. 2402 2nd. 553. 3rd, 2199. To be claimed within 14 day?.—S. u. Matthews. Secretary. .)8, BROOKLANDS TERRACE. E^oelient JD House for Sale with vacant possessiont recently decorated —J. Puch Williams. Ano. tioneer and Valuer. 12. College-street SwWn. gea. 3 FREEHOLD HOUSES FOR Sale near the t) centre cf Swansea moderate prics.). Pugh Wiiliame. Auctioneer and Valuer. 12, College-street, Swa-nf-ea Homms-roR 'SA iE in "arious of R Swat!e?? and Suburb#, and at Gorf? inon. Grovesend. and Y strad cr yn lais ,-J. Pugli Williams. House and Estate Agent. 12. College-street. SwsLnsea. ei-ill CTEAM Wagon Trailer for SaJ: 8t1 good condition: useful for timber car. ryirig -Norton Limeworks. Ltd. HeatbfifeJd Yard. 1SOA1-9 WANTF,D. Two Intelligent Young Ln'3 T V to Train as Ladv (Tlerks^ every FA* cility for Learnms ^borthand Typewriting; and Office Routine: fee«o mo(ieratp.-AT)T)Tr. personally the Bar-Lo^k Typewriter Co^ Ltd.. 5. College-etreet. Swansea. 1 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The TURKISH BATHS Will be OPEN for GENTLEMEN as follows, viz.: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3.0 p.m. till 9.0 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2.0 p.m. till 9.0 p.m. Tickets issued till 7.30 p.m< LADIES' DAYS. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.0 a.m. till 3.0 p.m. Tickets issued till 1.30 p.m.. SWANSEA BATHS & LAUNDRY, COMPANY, LIMITED. January 4th, 1918. T. H. TATLOB, Secretary.

PONTARDAWE. Mr. L. W. Francis, at Pontardawe Genu- eilon Thursday, waa prepared to sanction the construction of a footbridge at Garn- cwilt, provided it would not have to be renewed after every flood. Councillor Lewis Davies (Graigcefnparc) eeoonded a rltttion at Pontardawe Coun- cil on Thursday that more lamps be lit at Clydach, although there was not a single lamp lit in his town."

BURRYPORT. The price of milk will be increased to 7^d. a quart at Burryport on and after Sunday. The water supply will be cut off on Sunday for repairs. At an inquest held on the body of Special Constable Curtis W. Simmonds (46). who oollapsed suddenly while walk- ing at Pembrey, the medical evidence showed that death was due to fatty degeneration of the beart.

GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. A presentation meeting took place at I'abei-nar-la Chappl to Pes. Noah '^yvies and Dd. jor". The Rev. T. M. Roderick handed cheques on behalf of the Commit- tee, and Mrø. J. J. James handed sums of money from the Ladies' Guild. Mr. John Griffiths presided. Mr. Jay Howells, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howells, Graig-road. met with a seriouts accident while following his employment at the East Pit.

BONYMAEN. A presentation was giveu to Pte Gwilym Leyshon at Adulam Vestry on Thursday evening. The following contributed to the programme-.—Mrs. PolkiD^horne, Messrs. John Clement, Dd. Sims, T. H. Williams. Muster Howell Richards, Misses Hhcda Baker and E. Thomas, and the yejitreeh- wyth Male Voice Party (under the con- ductorship of Mr. T. H. Williams). Mr. C. Holcombe and ex-Corpl. Jack Clement addressed the meeting. The Rev. J. D. Harries presided, and Messrs. Jack Wul- tcrs and Stanley J. Griffiths accompanied.

CORSEINON. A preomtauan meeting took place on Friday evening at the Institute. Gora- einon. when Pte. Ted Matthews was made the recepient of a wallet and £ 20, which he suitably aeknowledged. The gallant fioldier has been awarded the Military Medal and has also been mentioned for the D.C.M. already wearing the ribbon. Mr. Thomas Jones presided. At the Institute, under the auspices of tho Cymreigyddion Society, a lecture was given by the Rev. W. Morgan (Brynteg) on lolo Morganwg." Prior to the lec- ture a miscellaneous programme was gene through, the following contributing:— Mrs. Daniel Morgan, Miss Gwyneth Col- lins, Mias E. H. Thomas. and Mr. David Merrig, A.C. Mr. T. Jones (schoolmac-teri presided. Accompanists, Mr. Dl. Morgan and Mise Lilian M. Davies.

LLANDOVERY. Juhe inmatei of Llandovery Workhonse fared better at Christmas than the majo- rity of the townspeople. The master re- ported at the meeting of the Guardians on Friday that for dinner they had roast geese and plum pudding. In addition the women fecedved two ounces of tea each. the men an ounce of tobacco each, the children sweets, and 7 lbs. of apples were distri- cted amongst the inmates generally. During January a series of lectures on different aspects of the war is to be de- livered at the Cinema Hall, Llandovery. Local soldiers who have leave include Vt(-. W. T Jame3, Yirtoria-stre»t, of the Welsh Guards. Mr. James in civil life was Registrar of Marriages and Deaths at Llandovery. Duriag a discussian on the deplorable state of the roods one to heavy timber haulrng lack of material and shortage of la b our, the mzsrt,, labour, the suggestion was thrown out. at a meeting of the Llandovery Rural Coun- cil on Friday by Afr. Douglas Jones, the clerk, with a view to improving matters to some extent, that farmers whem weather condition prevented theif following their own occupation such as the present fro?*, should do a FHll" themselves to roads ad- joining their farms A meeting wa-s liold at Salem Veetrv (ConffU on Thirsdav to chair the sncer^s- fill bard and chair winner at Cilfrew and Neath Eisteddfod, viz.. lkfr. D. E Jones, Water-street (Aer Myfr). The Mayor (Coun- oilloT Dt. J ones) presided.

WHILE PLAYING WITH DOG. At an inqnest on Thomas Austin Jones (5), son of Thomas Jones, Club Houses, Pontrhydyfen, it was stated that while the boy was playing with a Pomeranian dog in his father's presence he fell into a pan containing boiling water, which had just been taken from the fire and J')ld under the tahk-

I LOST U-30ATS ALLIES REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK HALF UF IQTAL According to the Rome correspondent of the Dtiiiy Telegraph," an officiul document presented to the Chamber of Deputies, namely, the Report on the Budget of the Ministry of Transport, states that during the first six months of 1917 the number of enemy submarines sunk was double those sunk in 1916. in tho last th ree months of 1917 the number sunk equalled the whole of those sunk in the entire year 1916. Of the whole of the submarines armed by the Germans the Allies have sunk nearly a half. BRITISH TONNAGE. According to Mr. Grasty, of the "New York Times," the tonnage of British sea- going ships over 1,000 tons, on January 1. 1918, was 14,091,519.

STOLEN IN TRANSIT, Railwayman and Receiver Sentsncsd at Swansea. At the Swansea Quarter Sessions, at the Guildhall on Friday, before Mr. Ivor Bowen. K.C., Richard Davies (29), railway porter, and Oscar Delve (2.5), railway porter, ware charged on three- indictments: (1) stealing a case of twelve bottles of whisky; (2) stealing one piece of check eloth material, and (3) stealing one parcel rontnininc 24 shirts and three dozen •rtoclcngs, all the property of the Gretit Western Railway Company. Henry Good Ing (56) shopkeeper, was charged with "e r.Ki-in<» the stolen goods. Oavies pleaded guilty, and the othei onsoners "not guilty." Mr. Marlay Sam ,.In (instructed by Mr. R. T. Ludiord; j prosecuted far the Crown and lr. Clcw hdvrards. M.P. (instructed by Mr. HoTirv Thompson) defended DGlve, the other pf1 -x)nk,rs being undefended. There were ? ,-Y'H""1"5. and the case lasted uDtil aim- o'clock. was sentenced to five months' 1m. pmxsnment with hard labour and Gooding ti, oix months. Delve was discharged.

SCROLL OF FAME. Ex-Welsh Rugby Forward I Killad. War Distinctions For I Swansea M en, Fn the fifth instalment of the New Year I military honours list appear the follow- ing D.C.M. C P.M. W. Bur ridge. R.W.F., Swansea. C.S.M. M. Earls. Welsh Regt.. Swansea. I,c-e..egt. E. Grey, We lab Regt., Swansea Sgt. E. Miles, R.E.. Pantyffynnon. Pte. T. H. Tregunna. Welsh R., Swansea Tx;e.-«gt. T. Williams. Welsh R„ Bridgend Sgt. W. J. Wright, R.F.A., Pembroke MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL. ,Sta-Fi-cgi. (a.) J A. Moorey. A.S.C., Pem- broke Dock. Cpl. (a.) F. W. Shorney, A.S.C., Neath. gt. T. Thomas, R. Berkshire Regin^nt. Briton Ferry bgt. (a.) U. W. Walker. A O.C., Pembroke Dock. Pt. T. H. Trcgunna, of High-Street, Swansea, whose t?ui? appG?rs in the above Ht.t? jodnod a local unit (m its for- mation, and has been attached to tliv lleactquarters Stair for some time. lit only recently returned to the front froru leave. Before the war he worked on the docks. Another brother, Pte. F. Tregunua. K .S.L I." wa43 presumed to be killed in | September. 1015. j EX-WELSH FORWARD KILLED. I Licut. Phil Walier, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Waller, formerly of Llan- olly, has been killed in action. Lieut. Waller was a well-known athlete. Be- eommenced his Rugby carcer at Llanelly and played in five international matches, accompanying the British 1,u,I)y team to South Africa in 190'3 Lieut. Waller was niso a cricketer and golfer. Mr. and Mrt. 4% ,so a ei- i c l c-te,r and Waller lost a younger eon iu the war two years ago. 'FERRY GUNNER MISSING. Mr. J. R. Davies, 2, Church-street. I'.ritonferry, has been officially notified that his son. Gunner Harry Da, has been posted as missing since November 30th. Before enlisting, Gunner Davie." was a clerk at the Shepherds' Hall, Neath. and was exceedingly popular. BISHOP OWEN'S SON. Meut. A. Geraint Owen, Welsh Regi- ment, eon of the Bishop of St. David'd. has been awarded the M C. in France. I SEVERELY GASSED. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Cyfyng-rcad, V igtalyfera, have received information to the effect that their son, Pte. Thomas Thomas. South Wales Borderers, is lying in hospital, having been severely gassed in France. He was formerly employed sus a haulier at the Tarreni Collieries. Godre'graig. THI RD TIME WOUNDED. News has bepn received by Mrs. J. Daview, Maesvied, Ystradgynlais, that her brother, Pte. Stanley Davies, has been wounded in France for the third time. He was formerly employed by a Lower Cwmtwrch contractor. i CASUALTIES. 1 Officiallj reported on Friday night, Welsh Officers, Died of Wounds: Moss, See.-lieiit. G P., S.W.B. Wounded: Beaumont, Sec.-lieut. W. 0. R.. R.W.f Pozzi, See.-Hcut. F. W., R.W.F., att. S.W.B. Waite, Capt. A. J., Welsh Regt. Previously Reported Wounded, now Re. ported not Wounded: Cross, Sec.-lieut F., R.W.F. Rank and File. Killed: Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Davies, 355773 D E.. Swansea Valler. Died of Wounds: Welsh Regiment.—Davies, 25471 l.cpl j W,. Llannon; Lewis. 17403 D., Swansea. Wounded: Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Hughes, 72980 TV Swansea; Williams, 355922 J., Talley South W alee Borderers.—Andrews, 15375 A. F.. rontardawe. )

COLLECTIIG PAPER. I At Swansea Health Committee on Fri- day, Councillor David Williams presid- ing, the Surveyor announced that Sir Powland Bailey, the vice-chairman of the Royal Commission on Paper, had visited Swansea and had impressed upon him the vital necessity of collecting as much waste paper as possible from Swan- sea. He urged that tho Corporation should do all in their pow«T to make the output as great as possible, and stated that the Royal Commission were very well gratified with the success which had attended the Swansea scheme He asked Mr. Heath to assist the Royal Commis- sion by exercising a general supervision, on their behalf, of the waste paper col- lection from Swansea, and to confer with other collectors, who collect waste paper from premises within the county borough The committee confirmed Mr. Heath's action in the matter.

CROSS HAms VIOLINIST. Master Emlyn J?mes. son of Mr. Tom .Tnn-cs. T.CIt. Cefn?ithtn. hM rently passed with honour? the examination for tbp diploma of A.C.V (Associate of the Onlleue of Violinists). \Re was a pupil 01 Mr. Samuel Evans. L,ON.. Cross 1;-I?ide.

I ALLOTMENT NOTES Seeds and Seed 3rders. By C UL TI VA TOR.i Tho principle geerismeu in the country kre now distributing their eeeo catalogue-* for tlm e'-aeon and i:nder the present regula- tio!). they can only be sent on receipt of an application from a customer. 1 therefore advise those cultivator* who have a pre. dllectior, for a particular seed house to drop them a rws'cArd asking for a catalojrno to bo forwarded. Tho seed catalogues of tht; biff houses in the trade used t) bs auite a luxurioua pro- duction illustrated with a woalt) of phot.o. graphs, but under the present paper re- strict ions the catalogues that come to hand this year are likely to be auite simple in eet-up and much curtailed. However, this matter should not. trouble the allotment holder very much; he should rather ret to work at once. and give his attention to making a selection and sending it on to the seedsman as soon as conveniently pos- sible. so that there mav be no delay when the time comes for sowinsr the eeeds Seeds- men have had their staffs depleted by the eall of arms the eame as other husiresres-, and cannot exe?ute? their orders with tha Mcedition wbi?h ??as ? ch&r&cteristie of the trade in pre-war davs so by ordering early you will help to relieve the strain that is imposed unon eeed bouses as the season advances, and al"o you will obtain your re. cruireinc-nts: |>y lata orderine you may find that, your favourite varieties are sold out by ronton of short ape of stocks. SELECTION OF VARIETIES. Tno selection of varieties is another mat- ter w hidl very ofteu puawes the amateur, man will, as jv matter of course, scicifc oauiblished varieties for the staple crops that, as a result of experience, have be«n iound to suoceed on the soil and are suitwi to the ciimaac conditions ox tue district, It may alto be of benefit to try one or two protaisin<* novelties, as by to tioioct the cultivator may hit- upon tJOU1"Oo this.; specially adapted to the d.etrict. lake the case of potatoes. The culture of these, owing to the restrictions laid down by the lioard. will ho a matter of experiment for a few years until we find which of the newer varieties ura specially suitable fur noil and district It should always i-e remftmbered that owincr to the activity of seed firms, improvement in the various classes of plants is constantly in progress, ami the beat kinds oniv ehouid be grown. In making coniparative trials of new varie- ties with old ones, they should all be grown under precisely similar conditions, and not to bctiiow greater care in preparing the ground and in sowing the seed of an ex. pensive new variety than is done with the ore; inary crops. STANDARD VARIETIES. j' I rive below a selection of standard varit ties, from which there should be no dilll- culty in selecting suitable varieties 1 also cfive the quantity of seed which I consider would be a suttbueiu ration for a ten-pole plot, in iayiug their plans for next season I. would ayain advise allotment holders not to limit their crops to the potato, valuable though it may be: the present season has shown the unwisdom of doinpr so. Potatoes P.rfa abundant and cheap, while other vege- tables are very dear in comparison.— List of Varieties. Beajia (French). J-pint Canadian Wonder or No j?ius Ultra: begins irunner), i-pint Scarlet Lmperor, Prizewinner, or Scarlet Euuner: beans (broad 1 i-pint liong Pod or Giant Windsor; be\:t toe. (long). Blood Red, Cheltenham (round). Crimson Globe or im- proved Globe; broccoli 1 packet, Autumn Protecting Winter Whit. or Late Queen; Brussela sprouts, 1 packet. Exhibition, Wrox- ton. or Dwarf Qem, carrot. Jos., Scariet Horn or Short Horn Jaines, Intermediate or Long Surrey; celery, 1 ntcfeet. Standard Bearer. Leicester. Red: cauliflower, i packet. Early Loudon. Walcheren Autumn Giant: cabbage, i packet. Mama Early. Flower cf Spring. Enfleld Market Imperials kale 1 packet. Gieen Cuvlef' or Cottager's; lettuce, 2 paakets (eabbag-) Tom Thumb, All the Year Ronnd, Hercules Wondeiful (cot), Bath Whit a. Pari Green; loh. 1 pack»t. Ly(;n, frizetaker Musvebureh; marrow. 1 packet. Long White Lonij Green, Moore's Orcein: onion, lies. Ailsa C-airr. Oraneton's Evcelsior. James' Keepiner. Ron sham Park, Silver Skinned Pickler: parsnip lIoz., Teeder and True Student; nurslev. 1 packet. Mvii- flnrniehing. Moee Curled; peas, HI pints. Knrly. American Wonder, Cradu". William I. Mnmcron. Stratagem Pilot, Aldeirpap, Duke of Albanv, Autocrat; radish, lor., French breakfast. Turnin Rooted: savoy 1 paoket Perfection Dwarf Green Curled, Late Drtimhead: shallct?. Lartre Red, Erhibifion; gpina-h. ilh., Sanimer; turnip, pes Early Snow frail, Early Milan, Red Glohe, Oranso Jelly hiktns'e Garden Swede. Oranl xo -Yel l y. I have not included hofcat-oea in the above list, because, so far ftf; errly varieties are concerned, there Is Httle choice r-mofs thp immune varieties, and as the 8"ard are allowinsr theM cultivators who tvave savelf tlipir own 8d of early varieties to plant It la i-s season, enrly varieties may be left out of eonpideratinn. In the caee of ictte varieties the Board has nuhltehed a lit of 10 second e-arlica and 50 maincrope. which thev are prepared to issue licenccs to plant on infected land. or which may be pJanted in restricted areas. For second J recommend Kiner Gcorpe. Great Scot. The Allv. and Carter's Snowball. For mnmcrops the selection is not so eafiy. as "Ia-;v of the varieties am of rMpnt intro- (Jucuon.' and their qualities have not been t?Ripd very widely. However, tho foUowin? can !? recommended ae reliableSutton's Ahundance, Burnbouse Beauty. Laii pr. worthy. Lochar. Templar Irish Queen, and Shamrock. Where a variety of crops is I erown as recommended, not mote then tbrtti to four atones of seed potatoes should be required. !u.

LOFT AS BEDROOM. I flie Other Side of a Swansea I Valley Story, The case of the soldier employ*! on substitution work at the farm of Mr. Llewellyn Williams, Peuyralltwei^, Pont- ardawe. aijd which was reported to wlie PoQtardawo Council on Thursday has j created considerable interest in the valley. In the course of an interview on Friday, Mr. Williams admitted that the man was Blaepjng in the hayloft. but be said that the conditions were not as bad as stated in the report. He eaid that in the hayloft there was a bedstead with two mattresses, a feather bed. two sheets, throe quilts, and a good rug for the use of the soldier. Thf man was giren exactly the same food as that given to the other members of the household, and plenty of it. In conclusion Mr. Williams eaid that the man wae given every chance to dry and air bis clothes in the house, and when he WitS leaving on Thursday he went to him and shook hands, and upon being' asked why he should make all that fuss the man said: "To be candid, it is not my fault. It Î6 the fault of the people outside." Mr. Williams said h", received a letter from the Commanding Officer on Wednesday asking him to send the man back at onca. As a result of th18 the man returned on Thursday. i We understand that Mr. Wyndham Lewis, clerk to the Council, wrote to the Local Government Board and the Com- manding Officer of the Agricultural Sec- tion in Cardiff on Friday I,

SKETTY LADY "MENTIONED." Miss Ethel Hod gens (daughter of Mr Richard liodgers, Skotty) has been men tioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig for general Bed Cross work in France.

NEW YORK HARBOUR FIRE. Holioken (New Jersey), Jan. 4.—A fire as tar tod within the barred sone along thp waterside this meniing and threatoned to spread to the piers. Soldiers were called out to guard property.—Router.

INCORRIGIBLE SCHOOLBOY. When charged at Neath on Fridav witb stealing a tin of condensed milk. a schoolboy named Carmichael. of Pen rhiewtyn, was said to be incorrigible He was given a bad character by P.C Ltek and the father's housekeeper. The case was adjonrned for the father's con- sent to send the boy to c4xt industrial cchool.

l Spectauy Aufn?ted OrcMstra, and *nii Chorus will udd to the attractiveness of I The Ilaid of ti-,2 ?Nlotintainc- I)pxt wetlr,

I SWANSEA HOUSES I TOWN HILL SCHEME NOT mmm At a meeting of the Svjapsea Housing Committee, Mr. P. Molyneux presiding, & deputation from the Swansea Laoour Aasoo'atkm waa received, namely Messrs liowen, Uollett, and Kichsrds, The Cliaipnwo said fcuere had been a euggeslioil that they had abandoned the Town iliil scheme of housing. That was not eo. It was thought advisable that a deputation should visit the committee, to that, the matter might be made clear, lie felt glad that the Labour Association Wilt I taking an interest in the question. Mr. Bowen said the mater was of para- mount importance. They would like to I have information with regard to the In- tentiong of the committee. Was it the I intent, on first to place iimsec, oii the wen side ? They wanted to know whether bouees of a dirien-Ug size and cost were to be put up. They wanted an assurance that there was no modification of th<¡r! honsing policy to far as bniiding on i own ilill was concerned, and that Vv aun- wen was not first to be built on. The association desired the committee to speed up, and not take it lying down when there was a blunt refusal from the Local Gov- ernment, Board to proposals to spend money. Mr. Hallet said they felt knly that tho houses on the hill should ba for the bene- tit of the working classes. The tramway up tho hill should be proceeded w .*th. Mr. Richards expressed the hope that the housing scheme would be carried <c, by diraet administration. ) -2.000 HOUSES TO BE PROVIDED, | The Chairman ^hanked the deputation, I' But for the war, 500 houses on Town Hill would have been finished. The two con- sider atkma which weighed with the Local Government Board were labour and material. Economy used to be the main consideration, but of late the position had boon changed, and in futare the main con- -^deration would be the erection of suit- ble houses. They ooiuld take it from him, the houses erected wou ld be of the very i best type. He saso pointed out at if tfcoj I L be-jaxi at Wannwen they were not going to ilbando-n the summit. But reports so iar presented were entirely tentative. They had a schema for at least 2.000 houses Thsv were not committed to any definite policy, but were open to suggestion: thKf- fore, thsy were very glad the deputation ha4 OOJUIA. MORRISTON AND THE SCHEME. Mr. Tobias, who represented the Morns- urn Trades and Labour Council, urged that Morr.ston should be included in the can:- rtiittee'a housing scheme. The Chairman assured Mr. Tobies that the committee were including Morriston in their calculations, and if land could be obtained a scheme for Mcmston how. ng wo-uld be introduced. Mr. David Richards pointed out that j allotments had been taken np, and he Lioped that any Trcwycldfa Common hous- ing scheme would not interfere with thesp t'herl, was. he mid. plenty of room to build bundrtHds of houses without interferr, with the allotments. A letter from the Women's Local Gen- ormnent Society urged the appointment oi women on housing oommitteca. The Clerk was instructed to reply that It was a matter for the Council

BICYCLE MANIA. I Swansea Boy's Record of I Convictions. At the Monmouthshire Quarter Sessions I at Uilk, Robert Williams (16), a native of Swansea, and Frederick Jenkins (14). d Aberd are, pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle and other articles at Chepstow. The evidence showed thal both boys were serving sentences at the Hardwicke Reformatory, Gloucestershire, and th,it after absconding they <coted an entrant the house at Chepstow. Mrs. Williams, the mother of the boy Williams, and who gave her address RF Swansea, made an appeal on behalf of her son. She said he visited 4his home rt Swansea after escaping from the reforma- tory and showed her a letter from the TTeme Office spying that he had been dis. charged. Later she ascertained that he had not btlen discharged, and he then left home. His father died before he was horn. and his fltep-fnther had recently hcon invalided from the Army with tuber- culosis. In reply to the Chairman (Sir Henry Mather Jackson), witness said it was true that the bo) had six convictions against him when he was 12 years of age. The lIntenc" he was now serving at the refor. matory wa." for stealing a bicycle at 4in. manford For tfry sake." ad'led tho wit ness. I hope you will deal leniently with b iri .$ The Chainnan: It is not your sake, bnt the sake of the boy we have to consider While you have hrd charge of him he li-kr had a great many convictions against him. Mrs. Williams: I think he must have a bicycle mania. The eentenee6 of the court were that Williams should be detained under the Borstal system for two years and that Jonkine should be whipped.

Swatwea theatre-goers will find "The Mafd of the Mountains" in every way equal of J tha Georfi-2 Edwardes* productions.

INTERCESSOR C.?,URGHES OF UNITY OF THE CHURCHES OF BRITAIN At a time like the present nothing could be more fitting, more/touched with moral (significance than that the first Suada-v Lu the new year should be devpted to inter- cession EBrviceo throughout all the churches in the land. The nation will re- dedicate itself to the great task that lies oUwly before it liie Majesty the King, with that in- born sense of the nation's desire, issued a etrikins: proclamation to his people, which is reproduced in another column ff this issue. •Vt SL. Mary's Parish Church, Swansea, on Sunday afternoon there will be a united service of all the ch urches, when the Iv*1* H. C. Mande>r and Rev. W. Fryddercl; »: 11 Gpeak. 4Lt mali church prayers for peace ad victory will be ofl'cred up. At St. J»»feeph V ,IZ.C.) there will be special prayers f<n peace at -Iligh Miw, at II o'clock, anf special devotions will be morning and evening At St James's Church, a united yw-,r-g people's gathering will be iield in the afternoon. This will be done at mo' Sunday schools. At the Synagogue, Swansea, on Satur- day morning, a Jewish service of intc-rec- &ion was held in accordance with inetrne- tions froiii the Chief Rabbi, Dr. Herb. Thero was a good attendance, and specnl prayers were read, prayers which had been gent down from headquarters, and an elocluent sermon dealing with r he necessity of prayer was delivered by the Rev. A. Gcldstein. The Mayor (Aid. Ben Jonest will attend thb united service in the afternoon at St. Mary's Church. MUMBLES APPEAL. 1. Every householder in Mumbles has been circularised, inviting the members of his hotisahold to attend a place of worship ou Sunday for intercession and prayer I for the nation. MiLTON'S ADJURATION. In one of his prose works, Milton has the following passage, which is singularly appropriate to-day, when ao many desire veacu and hope for victory:— "):011 ought to do nothing that's mean and little; you o-aght Lot to th:nk of. much less do, anything bnt what STOat and sublime, which to attain to, this is your only way: As you have sub- dued your enemies in the field, so to I make it appear that yon of all mankind are best able to subdue ambition, avar^ee, the love of riches, and can best avoid the corrupt-ions that prosperity is apt to introouce. But if it shou d fall out otherwise (which Cod forbid), if, as you have been valiant in war, yon should grow debauched in peace, and that you should not have learnt to fear Cod and work righteousness; for my part I ghall easily grant and confess (-for r cannot deny it), whetersr ill meo may fIopeak or think of you, to be very true \nd you will ind. in time that God's dis- pleasure against YO;1 will be greater than it has been against our adversaries- sroater than His grace and favours hav bpon to yourselves, t'h:ch you have had larger experience of than any other nation nnder heaven."

EARL READING. I Probable Successor to Ameri- can Embassy. Among the probabilities for appointment J British Ambassador to America is Earl Reading. It is well known that during lbz8 roeemt visits on business connectpd with the war Earl Reading has not only made many friends, but has won the general admire tion of all classes in the United States. In his former missrona Lord Readinr was acceptable to the American Cabinet, and had particularly corclial relations witb the President, Lord Reading's duty, among t "ther things, was to h?y the Canadian wheat Larrest. Th ex('hnge was ruMir" ''tron?Iy against England, and Lcrd R<a? ns had, therefore a. most delicate a.nd difficult duty to discharge. By his good judgment and convincing diplomacy he accomplished his tesk with signal mieeew R., his great gelf-aacriflce and ability h< r.->ndernd noteworthy dtp!.omatip services not only to Great Britain but td our Ally

WITNESS I PRAISED. Segue' to Attack on a I Spaniard. At the Swansea Police Court on Satur- day Michael Evans and Wm. Edwards. labourers, were charged with stealing and receiving from Antonio Pal lorn a Garcia, a Spanieh eeaman, four ti Treasury notes, 10s. 6d. in cash, cigarettes, handkerchief. etc., French, British, and American registration cards, a Spanish passport, and a Spanish Military gervi,w certificate, at the same time nsing per- sonal violence, on December 27th. Mr. Rupert Lewis prosecuted. The evidence of the complainant was that be. Edwards, and Evans entered an hotel, and complainant himself paid for three drinks. In another houee he ordered and paid for nine bottles of lageT beer. The two men afterwards took him to another part of the town. where he was knocked dÖ""D. and his head etruck with a stwne bv Evans. He saw one of the men kneeling on his body, and Evans went through his pockets, and then shouted, when he saw a man with a limn The two defendants went away. After that he nlid the money and article' named in the summerf. His eye was bleeding profuesly. He identified the two men in the dock as his assailants. A KINDLY GUARD. Bees Jones, a goods guard on the London and North-We&tern Railway. I said that near Paxton-?treet railway bridge ha overheard a voice saying, "Ecw much money have you got?" and booom- I ing suspicious, went to the spot and found complainant lying with his back against jj the wall, and a man leaning over him. The man ran under the bridge into;, Paxton-etreet. Complainant wae very ex- cited. and blood was, flowing profusely from Lis face. The magistrates thanked this witness for his kindliness and consideration in looking after this man. Detective Gubh met defendants in Hif»h-street. and took them to High-strf»et Station. When charged they denied knowledge of the affair. Defendant Evans, in the course of a long statement, eaid the Spaniard had attempted an indecent act. He threw him off, he fell and cut his face. Defendant Edwards said he had nothing to do with it. Defendants were committed for trial at the next assizoe

COMMERCE OF THE DAY. I BUTTER MARKET. Cork. &tarda-Y.- D o official prion. MEAT MARKET. OentraJ Market, Saturday.—SmalJ our- plies. and trade quite retail at maximum priRc? ef-Enl;1isb &s 4d.' Irish, includ- priccg Birkenhead kiHed.. 4d.: Arcntine chiHed hind quarters. 7e 8d.: fore quarters. 6s. 4d. Lamb (imported). 7a. 8d. Veal nom- inal. Pork (English) 98 6d.

j WE iender our sincere apology to customers vv for delay in dispatch of parcels, also for any lack oj attention on the part of our staff yesterday, but the great crowd which thronged our little Establishment all day was more than I we could properly attend to. D. C. JONES & SON. of Castle Square. ». I

i ——— ■ ii. — WHO IS EGBERT? VISITOR WHO IS LOOKING FOR GILVcit &wLi.Eiv) Egbert H will commence operations in Swansea ou Tuoiday next, and before k-ng iiis weud loim wxii tie a cynosure ot iiiany eyes. Who is bgbert:" Li- bert," ladies and is a battlv- suirred, iumt>.umg monster, that has pi-t aa unkoiy loar into the ticrmauz--n other wotxit-, a Tank." Thii" lank has been in action cn the Canibrai iront and at Aiessinss Kidg: but though bearing juarks cf wounds lie is gtiil actii e and doing good work tor the country in the way ot uating up Eui)- »>crip'cions in lank Bonds. The Tank if a male and will be opened on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the (juiidhiiii- euuare by Alderman Len Jones, the Mayor, who will be supported by mem- bers of the Corporation and the ChId pcblic bodies 01 the town. Already extremely encouraging pro- mises have been made by prominent finan- cial people, and there i6 no d^ubt that Eg,)ert will go from triumph to tri- umph, complacently 6prawiing near the Guildhall, devouring and devouring everything tha-t comes to him in the way 0: silver bullets. The Corporation will eubecribe a eub- etautial sum iJA5 a send off, and knowing k.swaneea as we do the lead will a"ure,.I,y be followed. Mr Frederic Edwards, Mr. tioger Beek and Mr. Hoimes will be prc minently aseocjated with the opening. At the Guildhall there will be a marquee, staffed by the local post ofhcials. under the direction oi the pcslmai-tpr. and purchases will be made there, after which they will be taktn to the Tank and stamped. This alone will be a saveJllr of the struggle which is now reaching its critical stages. At night—" .Lgbert will work from H a.m to 7 p.m.—this deatb-dealing and money-consuming monstity wiU be illuminated. if he arrives in Swansea in daylight j there will be a procession to the Gaild- j hall, and the Police band will be in at- tendance. A military guard will also be provided by Major Perkins (the military oommandnnt). j Mr. McTavi?h, the Tank organiser, will be in charge of the arrangements. SWANSEA'S OPPORTUNITY. This is Swansea's opportunity at the begmning of what we hope will be th I year of peace to send the Tank, which comes from Southampton on its way re- joicing, that Swansea is all out to win the war by a record financial backing. A rain of Tank bund* on the German reilre, will shatter their morale. This ifi the bonr for us to pay. There is ilo weaken- ing." Let your Tank purchase tie your pledge to continue—to victory! "Egbeit waits for Swansea, and we feel confident he will lumber away corpulent with daancial satie-ty. SWANSEA'S TANK. I ( The Pearl Assurance Company, Ltd., will invest JB!0.000 through the Tank at Swansea next week. The company h: already invested £ 250,000 throu^^ the Tanks I

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. i MARRIAGES. HOWARD—GWILLIAM.-On 3rd tnst, at St. Mary's Church, by the liev Cai^n J R. Watkius Jones. Vicar of Christ Church, Frederick Joiin, son of Hr. W H Howard. Dillwyn-street io Nellie younger dat'l<:h. tcr of the late Mr George Gwilliam and Mrs. Gwilliam. Somerset-place. Swansea. 14SA1-I DEATHS. WOKLEY.On January 6th. at 12. EN?i*ll» Btre^t Charlee Locklev (late of Lock'.ey'i Hotel. Cradock-ctreet). aped 79 years. Funeral Wednesday, at 2.50. for Dany graiil: Cemetery. 150A1-3 DA V it;S-Oa Friday. January 4lh, at "31. Oakland-road, Mumbles. Swansea, Sarafc Annie Davies (Cherry), dearly-beiovij wiff- of H. W. Davies forn erly maTKi^e* < f London and Provincial Bank. North NCalsham Funerai at Builth Wells, en Tuesday (1 p.m.i January 6th. WINSTON.—On January 1st at 1:t, Gla-s. brook-terrace, Penrhivveeiber. Glem.. WiL. liam, the beloved husband of Sarah J. i \Yir,fton. Z. »cva V iew-terraoe, Mtioc hle«. Public funeral on Monday, at 3 o'clock. for Kumblee Ceu-etery. No Cowers. 143AI-5 Bi.EW ITT-T E íOIDi8.-on ird inst.. aS Tenhy. John, riearlv loved hn?band 01 Annie M Llewit1-.Tenkhw. of Gln- thornc," Skt-tty-road. Swansea; aged 61. Funeral Monday 7th ir.$,t.. leaving Hicr! » etrect Station, r;w.nf-el& at 2.15 p.m for service at St. Albans-road Wesley au Chapel, prior to interment at ^ketty Wdh Conjrrrgationai burial-ground. Gentlemen only. JENKINS.—On December litb. flrowned at sen bv enemy action David Jenkin. naval jrinmer, acred ??, the dearly-beloved and only gdj of W, BI-.d j: Jenkins, C'olMers" Arms Trebanos. Deeply mourned by ialL \Y Ii cannot bend beside his grave. For he sieppp in the secret see.. And not one frem.ie whispering wav* Will tEll tbe place to me Could we have raised his dyinff bead. O,' beard bia last farewell Tiit blow would rot haw been so hard For us. who loved him so." 149A1-S GRANT.—On January 4th at 5. Brooklands- tcrracr, Gregory Grant, aped BJ Funeral strietlv private. So flowers by sper-ini request. 149A3-Y THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. WUUIEKS-Mr. and Mrs. T J Wimmert, nnd Family of Maroesmann House. Lan- dore, wish to thank (heir many friend* for the beautiful floral tributes and kina. sympathy shown them in their sad be- reavement. 150A1-7 !N MEMORIAM. !50.kl-7 EDWARDS.—In lovinx memory of my r v-ife, Hary lloweli Edwards 23 QueCT'»- road. Mumbles, who departed this life January 4th. lQji) Ever remembered by husband arid children Lay the precious body Ta the ouiei ei'ave; 'Tis the Lord hath taken. I 'Twas the Lord that gave. Till the resurrection Lar the treasure by. It will then awaken And ?o up on hieh."