The Cambria Daily Leader

HIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHa' BIRTHS. I lit,GUR--On June 13th. at? Holm wood," 8kettv the wite of Capt. and Adjt. H. G. Hague. Seaforth Highlanders B.E.P (nee oilghten). of a daughter. 277AS-10 PALMER (nee James).—At 56. Barton-street, Gloucester, on June 11th. a son. 277Atrb SEES.—On the 14th June at 92, Mawthcroe- aveune, Swansea, the wife of William F. Bees of a sou- 278A6-17 DEATHS. WlLIAAMf?.—On June 16th at the residence of his daughter. Nythwylfa Manselton- road, Evan Williama, after a brief ill- J'ttgs. Funeral Wednesday 4 o'clock for Owmpelly Oemtery. Gentlemen only. 279A6-1!1 THOMAS.— On June 16th. at "Oaklamis," MoreiBten. Caroline the beloved wife of the late JS-estor Thomas. Deeply mourjaed. Funeral on Wednesday, June 19th, at 11 June 19th' at .1 p.m. for Zion Burial Ground. Morriston. Gentlemen onh, 279A6-18 JHOPKINS.-On the 15th inst. David Hon- kins. landlord of the Mexico Fountain Inn aced. 51 years. Funerat Thursday. 3 o'clock Danygraig. Gentlemeu only. For ever with the ijord." 279A6-19 CONK OH,.—On the 14 th met., at his resirj-1 -ence. Rev David Connor. M.A. Bewcastle Juanse, Bewc-astle, near Carlisle, late rister of St. Andrew's L'resbyterian Church. Swansea. 279A6.2 f-BSVAKS,—■On the 13th inet., Thomas fcvans.  ? beloved husband of ?ary Elizabeth i ?,y??? 50. Sl]ah-road. Landore. and late Of Oompass-strect Manselton. Funeral Tiieedav .U0._ Friende kindly take this ss the ofi. intimation, 278A6-17 DID OF WOUNDS. fiDBAPEE.—-On 29th, Some where-in France. Sergt. Viiliam Draper. Canadian Fortes. baJoveu husband of Wary Draper, 1035, York-street London. Ontario, Canada second son of Mr. Wm. Draper. Harle-street, Nefitli. Died of wounds. I I of IN MEMORIAM. I Z78A,E-17 JONES.—In ever-loving: memory of Arthur E. Jones. beloved husband of Mabel Jones. Gladstone Restaurant. Mumbles (and be- loved son of David and Mary Jones Nor- to'1). who was killed in action June 16th. 1916. Ever remembered by his lovinar ■Wife. Father. Mother. Brothers. and &s £ ters. "Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away, Tn Jeans' Keeping we are safe and they." 279A6-17

»WtfvT#8' BOUQUETS, etc.. by Floral KIT- ?L? <?? SPEOAL?T? m E'loNlJ Pesigns. Oxforfi?tr?t. Swansea ^Sty1lp e BO2U» mn&c JPHNST()N. WEEATHS "l.. BO'l[<HTt'I'S. ?'' Latest London Style W Oxfor?.,trcet. Tel. 667 Central. C Spa^fjr C??et. Lndert. Ot>r*etHa otil? cv Si Complete linrierU: Fan li 08'erv B'ousee Hats  ?tc 27 Oxford4treet, ?wanses  TOO LATE FOR ?LASStFtCATtON. iD,RIOKL,\y¡m.s wÃN7r'E.D.-WoikOfN; '.0 tiona.! impcrtance: sbinyardB—A??v ^rncUjJ^vtr&ptor, Cl^h. 279 ?TJ?PECTABLE Young MaTdReau?d (daily).—Apply Mrs. Owen John 5, .M?ra?pr?r&sccBt Swansea. 279A6-25 I AM tnkinp unpleasant steps," :;? Hte ? wtDdow-cI?ano' aftid when he br?hf th Window with the ladder. We sha, tak ?Ct? to ?p any ill frill '?ll t of our trade ( )'na.:rk. h -Swa.nk.£manuel Thomas aild •on. Swansea. 27ftA6-17 FORD 5-Seater for SaJe; in wwre condition throughout: fitted with English one- maja hood; beautifully painted, and sub- .it to expert examination; any trial; bar- gam for Quick Ralf.—Apply (J. K. Andrew, gain for Quick ral,kDply (- K. *06-23 L-iõ'j"SÃ.IE.-GramoPbOJie 1fith bet'Wn .j' F80 and 100 Kecords; &lao ')oe Kennel (new).—Beply Box M 16." leader CMHce 279A6-19 \7"AXTKD. immediately, for Solicltor's T > Office. Laly Shorthand Clerk and Ty't>i.t, pj)ly. statjnp age, experience, ?g  der Oftloe. salary required, co M 15," Leader Ofllw. 279A 6-22 \lJ' ASTED,Smart, Lad as Apprentice to » the Hairdresflin?.—Apply Edwin Hall, Hairdresser, opposite Hospital. Swansea. 279A6-22 ICE f'BFiAM! Water Ices are now Per- o mitted. We have large stocks of r- nets" and "Wafers." Jeiet makers only.— Emanuel. Thomas and Son. Swansea mA-.17 NA ,ANTE-T), Motor Mechanic; mnet be fully Tt oualified to take full control of com- meroial lorries.—Apply Emanuel Thomi and Son. Niagara SiOONDoH&Iïd Piaito by good !na?€r. 38 ? ?uinea$; al?o Bell 6rgitn. 27 guineas: Kine Edwartl-road. Swansea. I Sale.—4 Fox Terrier Pupg. 15s each. J 40. Kiqg Edward-foad Swansea. 279A6-17 4 DMIRALTY \aval CtJt'er for Sale. 20 n.;). engine; map-ts and sails. Length, 3ûf.; beam, 7ft. qiii. teak built; lro.! Saloon complete with all gear: 3 baskets of Fish Lines; Oars and Grannies; ahio Bal- last.-Wriie M 17." Ijeader Office. 279A6-22 [ 279A6-24 j |7K)R. SALE. Chicks, all Selected Wyan- X dottle, ieg-lioril5 Also Two Flat, Oarts and .llarqess, £3 and £ 4 caah.—15. Peeler- street. Brynhyfryd. Swanaga. 279A19 YSTRADGYNLAIS MÁ-RT, u Tuesday, junb istb, 1918. EwLs and LAMBS will be Sold accord- ing to ReguIationÆö. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. J. E. WILLIAMS. Awctioneor. SPECIAL LINES. Item 1.-90 CaaM each containing: 8/N lb. tins (grow). Whit? Zinc Paint. 56s. owl. 8 25 lb. It«m 2.-41 cases, each containing 8/25 lb. tins White Zim Pamt. $6s. owt. Item 3,-13 ca?es each oontainin 8/25 lb. tirilg (grow). Black Pailit (some Bed). 568. ewt. Tb:1ins (lot? 1 2 3) containme pam, t Wtl? be c a?ged at l?. each and the cases 2s. each. not retumabk. Prices net. and Preo on Ri1 at Bristol. As these poods rvart- of the salved cargo of a torpedoed steamer, the oil (or pamt) arc offered without guarantee that the contents of drums (or tins) are a I li;tely intact or in perfect condition Sample cases (or drums) may be had on approval, and 'f found unsatisfactory, we will tslte them back on paytnefnt of car- riage both ways fcy buyer. O. JENNINGS AND CO., LTD.. Pennywell- road Bristol. OTi) THE CHIEF THING Willi regard to a trues is efifciency. No matter how elaborate a truss is, if it doos not seouiely hold the rupture, it is ut?eU\*s For light cases Rich's No. 5 is advised. For heavy ruptures special truaseis are necessary..Rich, The Cfeesaisfc, Ltd., 80, ili^h-stv«et. Swaxteoa,

t Cc Banish That Pimple with Cuticura Cnlicura Soap cleanses, purifies and beautifies, while the Ointment soothes and heals pimples, blackheads, etc. Do not confound these fragrant, delicate emollients with coarsely medicated soaps and ointments. Sample Each Free by Post. Address post- card jr Newbery & Sons, 27, Charter, house Sq., London," Sold everywhere. wmmiiLm RUBBERHEELS sell best— b ecause they are best. Made of stron g jr- B B&, soun d live rub b er, they save leather, money B8HHBBEmmSa^SSBi^ I 209th YEAR OF THE €3L 1 f 1MT F!RE M OFFICE THE OLDEST IN SI RANGE OFFICE IN THL WORLD. CnM torn Tiltr tt*A Hi*, Insurances a ou cae toilowing rwks: FIRE DAMAGE, Rosultant Lcea of Rent and Proflta. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY, PERSONAL ACCIDENT. SICKNESS, AND disease, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, BURGLARY, PLAIE GLASS. Swansea Odice. 1 SWaD.$3 VICTORIA CHAMBERS, TOM 4. DAVIFS. District Inspector, > 7 and 8, OXFORD STREET.

A BRICKLAYERS EXPERIENCE. STTLL WORKING AT 73—THINKS TO BAKER'S BACKACHE PEILETS. Mr. William Poulter, 9, Milt.,h-aventit, Croydon, sends an interesting liter. He Bays" I have suffered a long Ime from pains in the back, and all downthf sides of my Leg- together with singing noises in the head, but I am very thkful to say that one box of Baker's "ackaeiie Pellets has stopped all the pans, and although 73 years of age. I can stil follow my occupation as a bricklayer" It'a 6impls wonderful the way Bakeife Back- ache Pellets drive away pin. '\ey are a positive cure for Backache, Rheu- matism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sravel, Diazinese, and all Kidney Troubk. Price 1/3 per box from Boots. Taylors, nil all chemists, or post free, direct from taker's Medicine Co.. Ltd., 1, Southampta-row, Loudon, W.C,1.

CRICKET. A cric?pt match was pla?M m It t'l Hern's gioiind ob Saturday betwe^ th Swa nsea Grammar S&hool and Yshd{>l' County School. The game resultetiin a splendid wisi for the Gra-mmarian«^y 33 rune, the 0>res being: Swansea Gramiar School, 5S; istalyfcra County Scho1., 38.

AN IDENTITY BOOK. i At Swansea on Monday Samuel Hyman Belkin. travelling draper, V,a6 charged, for tbat ho did alter or tamper with a police identity book issued to him, and did use, or have in his possession, such altered identity book." Mr. Rupert Lewis was for the prosecution. Mr. Dd. Sdine for the defence. Mr. Dd. Seline had pleaded guilty, but the Clerk ai'terwarde raised the question whether this was not a case for a mili- tary and not a civil court. Ulti'mabely the cae was adjourned for a week ro that the necessary military assent might I

WESLEY ANNIVERSARY. i The anniversary was held on Sunday the preacher being the Rev. K. Green- land. The services were well attended, and the singing of the children was, as usnal, very good. The afternoon eer- vice, a lfower and musical one, was ex- eeptionallv interesting- A new feature was imparted into the service, the children taking up the greater part of the time by tsolos and recitations, and the, young people all did well, and re- flectf1, great credit on Mr. Hughes .who bad trained them. The anniversary was a great success, and this (Monday) evening it will be continued, when Mr. Greenland will lecture on The Reign of the young Po(,)ple, hnd special music by the c hoi r and children; organist Mr. If Hughe6, A.R.C.Q.

PONTARDULAIS NEWS. Local people are still conifdent that the local tank effort will ultimately total six figures. Some substantial sums have ¡ been already added to Thursday's splen- did total, Pontardulais still cleiiiis to huve more individual investors than its neighbour, Goreeinon, the latterc, record total notwithstanding. The Rev W. Caenog Jones preached at; anniversary eervicos at Trinity Welwh Wesleyan Oliapel on Sunday. Capt. T. S. Morrie. Rifle Brigade, at- tached Machine-gun Corps, has been mentioned in dispatches for conspicuous gallantry in Salonika, where he has served continuously since N^ ovembfr, Prior to that he had eeen much hard fighting in France. 11m only bro- ther has iaade the supreme sacrifice'. Capt. Morris is a eon off Principal Silas Motrris, M A., and ot Mrs. Morris (Bap- wr), and a nephew of Mr. Evan Wil- liams, J.P. Glyndwr, Pontardiilhic), ex- preaident South Wales Coalowners' As- sociation; of Mr. Heurv Williams, Jjlwyn Gweri); and of Mrs. '(Dr.) W. C. Griffiths. lirvn House, Pontardulais. Bolle Vue Grounds, which have been I acquired by the Town Silver Band, were formally opened on Saturday evening in the presence of a good company by the I president, Lieut. D. J. Davies, Birch Rock Villa. A procession, consisting of dis- charged soldiers, the Volunteers, ard tbf R.A.0.1B., paraded the etreets; 'headtd by the Band. Mr. E. R. Pritchard was pre- scntwl by Mr. Evan Morley, on behalf -of the committee and bandsmen, with a j silver-monnted baton: and Pte. Glyndwr Dll\ies was decorated with his D.C.M. medal by Mr. R. H. Sampson, J.P. A.B. Harold F. John, D.S.M., was also intro-, duoed to the orowd, and there was great enthusiasm.

i COMMERCE OF THE DAY. I BUTrER M.1BKET. Oork. Monday.—Firsts, 2i4s.; seconds. Z%e.; fresh butter. 211s. MEAT MARKET. I Central Market, Monday.-Bed.-Fairl" I large quantity of imported beef allotted; Iriih, including Birkenhead killed. Enjrlieh and Scotch long and short. all 8s. 2d.: Ar- gentine chilled hind quarters 9s. 3d.; fore quarters, 7a. 14d. Mutton.—Scotch and Eng- lish tegs, wethers, and ewes, 8s. 8d.: im- ported. 8s. 8d. I«amb.— Moderate supplies of imported, but home killM short: English, .scotb. Irish, and imported. 8s, 8d. Veal &carce. Englid? 8s 2d. Pork—English and imported. 10s. 3d. | CATTLE MARKET. AletroTKWitan Market .Monda'TotaI sup. plies. 31 beasts, 90 sheep and lamba Beayt | ent.!ie.s showed a dec-rea of 56 head -? pared with Monday !as't. A few were ,f cood Quality, but the majority were of fourth grade. All wero alJottd at regula. Ltion live-weight prices Sheep and lambs Fir. rather iarg-er supply anMerease of 40 beir- marketed. Sheep were in fair con- dition. while Ian lis showed excellent quality. All were disposed of at 9s. 6d. per stone plus value of skin. UPTON. LTD. I ine ordinary shares aividend warrants i have been posted. ■ GWAUXOAEOUEWEN COLLIERY CO. The Gfrannca?gurw?n CoUiery 00. have I received authority from the Controller of Coal Min to pay an interim dividend !n' resHMt of the half-year to the 31st of March. 1918. {)f 5? per cent, on Ordinary sbare. and 3? IW' cnt. oil P^eiarence j aha?s. less tax. Dhiùend warrants will be J uegted oa June Ziet, ———

-1 IT is not merely a matter of being able to get everything at I Harrods, it is a matter of feeling sure that everything you -do get is good. Needless to say Harrods policy is one which supports that wide claim to the uttermost. When Harrods guarantee to satisfy each patron they mean they undertake to do all that is possible in this direction They will exchange an article, if needs be—provided, of courso, the article has not been -already used-and if needs be they will take back the article and refund the money paid for it. GIRLS' WEAR OF QUALITY! Girls* ?fco?- Brochure Fi-cc j_?????? For those qu&litjes most needed in Juvenile Attire — Sound Ma- | { ^rial.^ 8o^nd  pareuts ca-,nof i-?ossib'?- 0-o -A,)etter look fc, ?????-???? i' Harrod?—but they may look -witb {E"X? ??. ''???? <? equal conadenco icrths.tCQ''rect-?  ?' ?i?' § L?ess of Design, E7.ccl"enc, o? C;-it ??? ??????! ??? Distinction of StyJe vhich so ?  § su p ,-)or,? t"'e self-reepect J.C. Coat ill BllIk RNI WLtc- Check, Sizes 21. 2: :1", 36, 31? UDÚ 41- IDS, 1 j ¡: V-)r fi r,t Si: \;I Hi¡¡iug 2(- a SiM. J.C. "Betty" he COH0ll Frock 1.h1; beach. in 1l3ovy 8.J.d whit For girl" 6 to ]2. 24. ¿'31 1.2, 31 ¡I,1ld 3& ÎIJR. 9 I IUiJ')t: 6(1. eacl' 'Ó:0 hu.g('r. "— f /) **s*' A NEW FABRIC: s t t U Crepe ce-id for p¡"tf1,S I'f l¡': _1 rleligbtfal -NeT- SW" aDd rr:itur" for Blousc-L; and love1:- n}J W'3R.b:tifUUY aDd Harr0dS ac )J ,ff-?,ring it iii dp?i]?AY of ivory. sbel?  t <?'?., ???"?'?-<SSt? pi?k. bhy. champagne. teiB';n. bqtUe ???"??*J $. '??? ins. wide at crCl a;'i n:ï; 5/11" çO- T% A1, N T HATS FOR f j M. I 54. Fancy mixed Tf.l. 53. Hat in Moie Straw. M.I. 55. Good School Hat conrsq Straw School Hat, trimmed ribbon and wreath uf for Girls, in bright coarse trimmed Eatin rib?oH. in ?nwcrs. roses or ?'r.,e'-m?- Straw (natural <: 010 u r) pink, Mxe. ?'"ry.-<y/n 'nots edge. All QE/Q trimmed saxe Mue ?ge ni?,,ger, or <<? coours. or Mack U v/9 crea.m or black  STYLES FOR LITTLE BOYS!  ?"Q -< ? ??? ?farrod? ?c; ?-?. ?-? j /??'-????s.  Goods.  1)  \W1-" ii7:1z I  Il \X 'J ç/ \t1 ?.Y.?r;. The "ApEiA?," 1:.Y. :m. The ^15 ab j r: BY •>#> Tvr^v \rocj. %I ahidg SnK for Little Bon charmmg Sun ?r Little Bors SuÜ, for Bovs 2.f to6ye?!n I,i to 6 Y.Pttrs. In gre?n, an ie, t2? to 6 years. In town, pÜk. Mttonm?erials. Mtnrf* navy, mauve, etc., with whtte sk. M-xe. green, etc., with sky.greec.s?.?a.Mvy blcuge. v-?,"te bloug(3. ft C brown etc, KnickerT on Firg' F?tMM tU/0 bod?'?etc KBicke? ? Pu.t gi:?:e 12/11 F Il'"t ;;17,11  oz- sti:isriezd e a s 12/11 Ris^gl/- every two sill. S] ™ 1 8/6 •" Bismg 6d. & size. HARRODS FOOTWEAR VALUES I •U.L.44. Girls'black B-L.60. Child's and Girl's B.L. 43. Girl's biapkbcxc&Tf ?NHN?NB '? calf or b?ck brown v.?no?- or vrb:te brown wiHow calf, Mack g). > ¡¡Jace kId, br?n snode Sandal. C C or brown s?cek)dOTfor<lShM M J JHemat!H v.'i]low'siforblsck S;ze2 6 *klzm All I;ires from child's r?ize 7 tg t;,ZC¡IJ I,u-ttoli Bo.,ts. 7 From c-rild's ?i7c 7 qize 18/9 SJace kCi2dl. f orbiack jf3^ .v" P AH sizes from child's size 7 to inallei;t 21/- 6d.  Hising 64. C:1 eh size up to ]2. 11 tn.- var(is 1/- of extr s,? oc  iii (-, d  Bu-:b£c!ye LONDON SWl HARR^^TD^^naging D??orLUr<i7Uii SWl ?Vanaging Director III 'J Uu For ?ccM and t R oMtM:?9c<nMe. important Notice. Th f Be io. ????S? 0 ?L??? T?e composlbon of B<;n?M's  ? ? ?'?'? ?"? has not altered. It?s high ??? <? ??  ?S'pSSE? !?tandard has been fuUy mam- tained. Its value for the use of S ?TBmX- ?f???'?8 Infants, InvaMds and in irmas "? ?F?F?& is beyond question. I Ordw only what is inecasnow. T"r ??'?K?? a!! .AK?f tF ?A ?.??t?, e.MreMepet:eBee!f<Mayecoort. Ploue 1 S ?? M?r f?v?<?mN .?MT?T ? « dbemiet can ebtam tM?He*. s *• A fJoe+nr'tJ urDetIt ordw tahn t.o œ ? J?o<-<<?? Mf<CMt< on? to?Mt <e e lNvALiDs-&theAGF,D. 41zsm ist wsit help to "ia yrM?. BENGER'S ???OD LTD., <?M<-? ?.r?. MANCHESTER. B

SWANSEA AGENTS. 1 Their Attitude Towards State I !tisurarEce Act. At a well attended meeting of Insurance agents held at the Central Hail, Coun- cillor Powle.sLintl l-f iwi red that in accor- dance with the resolution parsed at a. pre- vious meeting he had notified the various Companies' head officers that it vas the 1.1t ?l-.ti?on of all agents :;i intntion ot all agents '-i Swuc?a, nd district, coiiacctod ivith the Xatiianl Amalgamated l^abourers' Uuio.i, to to work or ad:ninister the Insurance Act until tiu;e as con- sideration had been given to the sgoats' demand tor a war Ixmus on i-c^ouut ç; the increased cost of living. He a!os') read replies which had btm roeei frnii the various Companies :-OTioeA'iod. He a!L) stated that the Prudeia.il Co. in the meantime K 1 granted a smxil mc-n-ase tc the woi?€? to c?rry on ?he of cards to defeat hh? general iwnaid. ?f r, he tru'-t? tbi- v.a- Ti?t ?.rp?"t. rm if t?y such thing occurred, it w -s houud to create bad feeling and s??.ncces?iTj* fac- tion, and hop?d the wotnen w<.u]d 1 • n,n (true to tueir co-workers, the siale agei.te. A roeolution was pa,s<-d onfirining the decision to put into operation the resolve, not to work the Insurance Act until re- cognition of their demands had been given, and we call upon all workers to apsis* us in every way possible, and if ne- cessary, to refuse to have anything to do with insurance business unless done tlirouh agents who are true to their Trade Union principles." It was resolved to bold maefcingB at various centres to place the position bc.- fore the public in general.

THE WOUNDED SOi-DIER. To the eoldier or sailor who haa been unfortunate in losing a leg the question of footwear has been a hardship, inas- much as be has either to purchase a pair oi bootr. or get them made to order. Th.0 enterprising firm of W. Wallace, boot- makers, High-street, has met this diffi- culty. and are prepared to supply oce hoot, as required, for the eum of 1. id" in all «z««, in 3 days.

mnr.E'V and save your hair by usirr tha Tftefao liair Health Brn.-h, tree to Tntcho usere. Mr. Geo R SinH; wonderfuL }b> Grower, t-sr.d a post-card jor narticu- to the Tatciio Lalioratoiies 5. Great j Quctn-street. King.-way. London. W.C.2.

SCROLL OF FAME J MORE SWANSEA PRISONERS OF WAR KILLED. ¡ Corpl. Cliff Green, brother of Mr. C. H. Green, Manselton, w" killed during I the Cyclists' stand on April 9th, but no I ollicial intiiaatioii has yet been received regarding his fate. I Win. Daviee, Machine-gun Carps, 6cn 01 :Ü. W. T. l^avies, Waunllanuxiha, ?ewclmrch. Carmarthen, is officially r, ported to have died from wounds in Ger- man hands in May. A memorial (service was held at El-lui Citapet. WOUNDED. i ————— v Pte. P. A. V. Harris, K.S.L.I., is 1) in hospital at Orpington, haviny been wounded by shrapnel in the leg, and ak<»; gassed. Pte. Harries, before joining, up, j was a journalistic apprentice on the statt or the" Pembroke County Guardian." Mr. J. J. Fleming. 9, Pentrcmawr-road, Swansea, has received news that his bro- j ther, Pte. W. 11. Pie mi ng, Soutli Wales j Dr)rder(-i-s, has been ^erismsly wounded. Pte. Fleming went to Prance about six weeks ago, and prior to joining up worked •it Messrs. Baldwins Steelworks, i,an<lore. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Michael, or :!3, Cwwlan-terrace, Landore, that their son, Clifford Michael, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Las been wounded in the headv He joined the colours in September, litll, and j has been for three years out in Prance. He b -2 years of age, and prior to his ei- Mstment lie worked at the concrete bricit- | yard, Baldwins. He is now in the Birm- i;g)iain War Hospital. | Pte. D. Uavies, son. of Mr. and Mrs. n. Bavies. CWlll I/(?vel-road, Landore, has been wounde-d in bioS right wrist, and ij «ow in hospital. Pte. Da vies, who was i with a S-eottish regiment. wa$proviousiy employed at Callands Pit. Landcie. Mr. aud Mrs. Fisher, of C-A-iu Ijevel- road, J.amlore, have received news that their son, I<ce.-cpl, Sidney Fjher, has been seriously w ounded in France. His weupds included a fractured hip and gun- shot through the shoulder. Prior to oil- listmcut Fieher was employed at the Forest Work". Morriston. Mr. D. T Hoberte, (Jhemioal-road, Llansamlet, has received hews that his eon, 1,c0dpl. Tom Koberbs, Yort^liire Regiment, was wounded in action on the 3rd inst. Tie has been sent down to the M&Ð with a fractured hand. Lc«.-cpl. Roberts was a ],2::n Soccerite, and playe<l for the Llaneamlet A.F.(J. He also as- sisted the Swansea Town A.F.C. on two occasions as left back. MISSING. Corpl. P. H. Brooke. of the Lancashire Fusiliers has bpon reported missing since March 21st. llo, is a brother to Mrii, Rogers, of the Alma Inn, Landore. Prior to joining the Arttiy he was engaged at Messrs. Halford's shop in Wind-street. His sister will be pleased for informa- tion regarding him. IN GERMAN HANDS. Xews has bc-pn received that. Iaylec- Corpl. Edgar Lacey, Tyrgwl-terrace, Swansea, ir: a.prisoner of war in Germany, He was with the Iltli Cyclists Battalion News has been received from Private John Andersen, P L., oldest son of Mr. John Andersen, foreman carpenter at the ,\eatti and Brecon Railway Co:" &heds, that he is a prisoner of war in Germany, j He was mining einoe March 31st last. ?-:ÐW$ bus been roceiYed that Pte. Wm. J Cooze, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is a prisoner in German hands. He was re- 1 ported mining on March 2.2nd. He is 21 | years of age. Previous to joining the col- ours he was .employed at the Duffryn Steel Works. His mother resides at 349, Trewydkifa-road, Graig, Plasmarl. Pte. Stephen Edwards, eon of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ktbrards, 51. Caebrioks-road, Cwmbwrla, ?witose?, l?a? witt honp.e to ":v that he is a prisoner of war ;n Last Prussia. He was serving with the Monmouthshire Regiment, and had bee?i n: i s?in? emce Aprn I2th. mining eince April DROWNED. News l?M lwin received by Mrs. iaustai,n, 23, Jersey -street, Haff*), Swan- a, that her eon, Pte. Jos. Beel, Dorset Regiment, ii wounded in the left knee and arm, and is now lying at the Aus- l tralian General Uospital. France. He joined up in 1914, and was previously wounded, lie was tlirte years in France, and before joining employed at 'the Hafod Ifina Works. Imding Seaman Jo1m R. John, of Helv ron-road, Clydaeh, was on board a Brit. j?h merchant ship recently sunk by enemy action, and his mother has now I been officially advised that he is net amongst the survivore. Pte. Ernest Phillips, Swansea (Missing). Pte. Fred Reed, Swansea (Missing).

-=:=:===:==-=. LABOUR ASSOCIATION. Landtofds Who Are Charging Toai Much Rent. To the Editor. bir,-Tli,e Swansea Labour Association having under consideration the reasonable appeal of the Swansea insurance agents for an increase in wages to meet the in- crease in the cost of living, the action taken, by the agents as a protest tti sus- pend working the National Health Insur- aiiee Act, after prolonged negotiations with the companies, and their protest at t-1),4 meagre allowance of Is. fid. per in- sured person per annum out of the 3s. Sd. the companies receive as management ex- pen sea, rwlved:-I'o morally support the agents in their demands and strongly ad-* rocate the policy of equal pay for equal wcrk for the women collectors. Port and Railway Transit Committee.— Mr. T. C. Morris, N.U.R., president of Rhondda Labour Party ard adopted Labour candidate for Reading, addressed the delegates on the function of the above committee, of which he is a member, giv- ing in déj:,¡Ul the system to be adopted ir case of real shortage of labour, and a general survey of labour problems. Increased Rents.—The Association i'51 giving attention to a number of rent cases, where, by subterfuge, certain land- lords have increased the rents above that which the Increase Rents Courts Emer- gency Act allows, taking advantage of the recent increases in rates. Circulars have been issued giving maximum increase chargeable. In many cases the landlord has been under assessed taking into cowideration the rent paid by tenant. Federal Home Rule for Wales.-The Association have under consideration the question of, Federal Home Rule far Wales in a legislative and administrative capacity. Pensions foT Sailors and Soldiers Com- mittee.—From a report of our representa- tives on the above, the visit of the Rt. Hon. J. Hodge was discussed. It was re- solved th at. the Association be represented. —Tours otoo J, G. Davies, Hon. Sec,

FUTURE OF FARMING. I Swansea asanOrganising I Centre. To consider the roonstruetion pr»po^als of gr Organisation Society and the fprmatioi of a strong Agricul- ) tural Wholesale Society a well attended conference of farWers and aUotment holders was lield 41 the Cameron Hotel. Swapsea, cn Satw*«iay, presided over by Mr. W. J. Perev Player (Clydaeh). Thirty wxietiA-s wflia ropreSe!l. The chairman said the reconsfcruction scheme pi-om-.ie(I to create a separate pro- vince for Wales, which would be-demo- «raticallv governed by ptlwtive branch committees, and a central South Wales committee. Mr. Walter Williaus, organising secre- tarv for South Wales said the movement had been stimulated bv the growth and development of Allotment Societies, and in Glamorgan they lud achieved marvel- lous re1;111M. Having explained the rô- construction proposal* at some length, he I stated that the futuie executive of the Agricultural Oivganisation would be re- presentative of the fanner, the allotment holder, and the sfflall holder. Ceo- ffrrtphicall.v, Swansea. was an admirable centre. Mr. D. M. D-avies (N»ath) proposed that the conference approve of t?? reconstruc- bQn of the A.O.S., a.nd pledge its support to the proposals in the imft wheme, and suggested that the number of members constituting t-he Souti Wales Branch Committee to be 18. or wlieh 11 should re- present the A gricultural Societies, and 4; the A llotment Societies, leaving 3 to be j co-opted- Major W. B. Trick. M.R.E.. J.P., seconded, additvg that he was a farmor and allotment holder, anc wajs -happy to be caned 1)c-t,,Ii. (L«ughte\y_Ther resol«- tion. which was supported by Mr. T. D. Thomas (Wesst Olaniora« ra-mem, Society) and Mr. 11. Hh, was Huaci- mxiusly agreed to. Mr. Walter Williams tien explained Hie trading: idk- of the org.nidation, and Major W. B. Trick moved "That this conference welcomes the fonatio-n of a strong wholesale trading IcxJy for tbe Agricultural Co-operative Miveauent., and the urgent necennty for the societies represented to take up aharee in the new A.W.S." Mr. hree^or (Skfwen) seconded, and Mr. Kerry (YHlrfera) sup- ported.-On the suggestion e the oh air- man, the conference was aJ to nomi- nate the Allotment reprefantstii-e on the South Wales Committee for tt diriwu, and on the proposition of Mijor W. B. TTick, seconded by Mr. J. H. jaliey, and supported by a number of deigates, Mr. D. M. Device (Neath) was uranimouily chofsen-

TANK TOTALS I I NEARU Y,4,000,000 IN SOUTH II I WALES I I ABERAVONS FINE FIGURES I The sum of £ 354,3-53 5s. lki. was Port Talbot and Aberavon's crashing reply to Udstellnedd! Ju,ian's two days visit «JHk>d on Saturday night amid scenes of grt?t enthusiasm, and there ?'?? a tre- mendous cheer ?heu Mr. Edward Lowther I announced the ?nal 6gur€—which is mo re than douhhn tha quo?—.Sla&?M. J ut before Julian left his den for the s, 'iou j a pleasing ceremony tock place. Air. Closes Thomas, J.P., Town Clerk of A bora von, on behalf ?f the War Savings ¡ rnm4ttee, prp?ntpd Lieut. D?vi<.s, the popular Tank commander, with a AVeish Hi'-g— Y Ddraiis G-ooh—and in saluting j the flag in reply Lieut. Davies, who is oi Welsh extraction, promised that if Julian erer went iuto action again it would carry chat flag in memory of the rieit. When he was sent to South "Wales he was told t'ii; t he was going to the hotbed of jx-v j fiiism, the home of peace cranks, and the birthplace of the I.L.P., but, thank God, ho had found during his toiir that there was no more loyal spot than South Wales in the whole of the British Empire. (Ap- p'suse.'t During file evening' speeches off the Tank were made bv the Rev. D. W. Davics, B.A. (v?c-ar of Aberevon^, the Rev. K. R. Lewie (late of Scarborough'). Messrs. G. Lipscomb. J.P., Richard Evans, J.P. (fryn). T. S. Goslyp, Louis Winks (presi- dent of thA Chamber of Commerce, and one of the best Tank worker^, and others. Selections were given by the St. Mary's Band and the Cwmavon Male Voice Choir. Of t?e total of ?354.353, no less thm ZO,OOO passed through the r<?t Office- one man bringing in in fd. Among o'her larpe investor? were Abl. D. J. Jones (Aberavon) JJi.OOO: Pearl Tr.eurance Co.. d £ ?.5ft0; Mr. Dauirf J. Rees, J.P. (Aber- "c"ón\, '£1,508; 3Tr. Henry James Ward Port TaLlboti. Jil.OftO; x\.Wravon Wearing Yen's Club, i'1.000; and Conservative Club Members, «;t:2.000. i NEARLY £ 4,000:0fi0. Up to Monday moraing the total re- ceipts from the tanks now touring South Wales was X3,749,3i3. Beloif are given figures for West Wales:— Llijnelly £ 4:10,72$ j Aberavon JE354.3.33 i ypath. ?302,7)0 Goree'non £ 254,412 !J Carmarthen ) Pembroke Pontardulais ^i",338