South Wales Weekly Post

YOLUNTEER MUSKETRY INSTRUCTOR Refused Exemption by Swansea Tribunal. At Swansea Borough Tribunal on Thursday (Ald. Daniel Jones in the chair), the Court refused to exempt a single man, aged 36. Class Jil, who was practically carrying on his late father's business as a bouse and estate agent, and who collected rentals run- ning into £ 4,000 a year. It was stated that, the applicant was a ser- geant in the Volunteer Corps, and Qualified .u-= a musketry instructor. Mr. Henry Thompson appcared in the case.

POTATO EXHIBITION AT SWANSEA. In order to encourage the planting of the immune varieties of potatoes to wart disease an exhibition in the afternoon, to be followed by an evening meeting, will be given at the Central Hall, Swansea, On Tuesday next, when over 70 varieties of potatoes that are immune to the disease will be shown. The speakers at the meeting will include representatives from the Food Production Department, and the Agricul- tural Department, Beard of Agriculture.

NEATH DISTRICT'S PART. Mr. D. M. Jenkins presided over a meeting ?!eld in connection with the Xeath War Say ings' Committee on Thursday, when an in igtritetive address was delivered by Miss J. Ash ton-Jones, organiser for the National War Savings' Committee. Representatives from the surrounding parishes were present. and it was decided to establish local War Savings' Committees in 4ch of the parishes of Neath Rural District area. Mr. A. J. Evans, secretary of the Jfeath Committee, promised adequate support to all the parishes concerned.

EDUCATION OF PAUPERS. At Swatisea Guardians on Thursday, it was stated the Local Government Board had -agreed to pay the extra money with regard to the relieving officers and holiday pay, and agreed to Dr. Porter being medical officer in District 8. and congratula- tions were extended to the Gateshead Union for their successful law suit against their Education Committee, who demanded pay- ment for the education of their paupers, which was a fight for the country ami the paupers. It was stated that Swansea Edn- 11ation Committee do not charge for paupers' education.

II BEETHOVEN" AT DUNV.ANT. Under the auspices of the loung Peoples Guild, Mr. Ivor Owen, Swansea, deliverid a. lecture on "Beethoven" to a crowded bouse at Ebenezer. Dunvant, on Thursday evening. The lecturer illustrated hia subject by giving various selections in vocal and instrumental music of the compositions of the famous musical geniuses. He was assisted by the Excelsior Male Voice Party. Miss Gertie Thomas and Miss Beatrice Hughes (Mansel- ton). and Mr. Te l Prosser (violinist). Dr. A. L. Perkins (Sketty) presided.

SWANSEA PROCRAMME CIRLS' EFFORT. Mr. T. Byrne, manager of the Grand Theatre, Swansea, has received an appre- ciative letter of thanks from "The Performer" Tobacco Fund for the Troops, in recognition of L2 lis; sent, being the proceeds of the sale of Mr. Hayden Coffin's photos at the Theatre. The programme girls sold the photos without commission. This," says the letter of thanks, was a very kindly act, and we are grateful to them for working so hard.n

FORMER SWANSEA DRAPER'S HICH HONOUR. The first of the sheriffs nominated for Car- martthenshire this week was Mr. Thos. Lewis, J.P., of Brvnglas, Naratgaredig, who is a brother of Mr. Rd. Lewis, J.P., the well- known High-street tradesman, and who him- self conducted for many years a successful drapery business in Oxford-street, Swansea, at which premises he was succeeded by his nephew, Mr. D. M. Lewis.

A P EKE D Y,1 ■ If you enclose one penny stamp to Mr. Agar; Kaputine, Ltd., Manchester, you will receive by return FREE SAMPLES oF KAPUTINE for HEADACHE or NEURALGIA, which all sufferers say are wqrth a OORCJWNO each DOSE.

NEATH EMGINE-DRIVER AND WIFE. i KING'S PROCTOR'S UNSUC- | CESSFUL INTERVENTION. In the Divorce Court on Thursdav; before t Mr. Justice Horridge. the case of Lily Blake v. George Henry Blake was heard. | Mr. Hugo Young, K.C., said this was an intervention by the King's Proctor. Mrs. Blake in February last obtained a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Low against her hus- band, and the King's Proctor, now alleged tha.t petitioner herself had been guilty of adultery with one Sidney Noyce, now a -taker in the Royal Navy. The husband was an engine-driver on the Great Western | Railway, and lived in Neath. They were married in 1895. and had four children. The adultery alle&'?d against Mrs. Blake was from 1906 to 1908, at Beaumont-road, New- ton Abbott; afterwards at Plymouth. Three years before the petition was pre- sented the petitioner put in a denial, and in a letter to the King's Proctor she alleged. I that her husband had communicated a ter- ribip disease to her and had misconducted himself with another woman in Torquay. She added that she was twelve years older than Noyce, and it was absurd to charge her with misconduct with Noyce because he was only a. boy at the time. Respondent gave evidence for the King's Proctor, stating that he was living at St. Katherine's-terrace, Neath. Noyce was an engine-cleaner when he knew ham at New- ton Abbott. Judge found that petitioner had not com- mitted misconduct and dismissed the inter- vention of the King's Proctor. ==

j MAYOR'S SUNDAY AT NEATH. Parade and Presentations to Heroes. The Mayor of Neath (Aid. Hopkin Morgan, J.P.), attended divine service at Gnoil-road Congregational Church on Sunday, when the Rev. T. Mardy Rees, the pastor, preached an eloquent sermon befitting the occasion. The mayoral pro- cession was headed by the band of the 4th Battalion G.V.R., and it included the members of the G.V.R. (under the, command of Major W. B. Tri), the Y .A. D.. the Girl and Boy Scouts (with tliei i- bugle band), the county and bor- ough police (under the respective com- rnands of Snpt. Ben Evans and Chief Constable Higgins), the members and offieials of the Corporation, and other public bodies, and a large and represen- ?talive attendance of the general public. After the service the procession was re-formed and paraded to the Gwyn Hall, where followed the usual votes of thanks and interesting presentations to Sergt. John Evans, Welsh Regiment, of Reúl- ven, who had been awarded the D.C.M., and to Private Arthur Smith, S.W.B.. of Oldham, winner of the Military Medal. The medals were pinned on the breasts of the heroes by the Mayoress, amidst much applause.

i SKETTY NOTES. Amongst the many beautiful fic-al tributes to the late Mr. William Dunn Hopkins were two choice ,wreaths each from the Swansea Chamber of Commerce and Decks' friends. Football in Sketty iF kept alive by youths iust under military age, and on Saturday afternoon an interesting game took place at Singleton between Sketty Juniors and Strand Mission. The latter were plucky, and gave some good passes, but were out- classed by the locals, who netted seven goals to nil, the borers being Furnival (2). D. Peters (2), D. Stonehouse (2). and Ellis Lewis (I t. Sketty dreaded the dense darkness of the coming winter, and has been relieved, by the permission of the authorities, to have better lighting. The popular Ravenhill Glee Singers pro- vided a most enjoyable concert at Pare Wern Bed Cross Hospital on Saturday. Alternat- ing with their renditions Miss Winnie I Thomas, a clever little child of 12. gave violin selections, and Madame B. Howells- (con- tralto). Miss B. Anthony (soprano), Messrs. IlvOJ. Hopkins (baritone) and J. L. Williams (tenor), vocal numbers. Some excellent --ecito,tions from Mr. Jack Thomas were much appreciated.

I BRITON FERRY'S PART. I Mi.? Lena A&nweU paid a A!sit to th? p Ll ?lliC Hall, Briton Ferry, on Thursday in connection with her excellent work in pro- viding concert parties for our boys at the front. Mr. William Richards presided. M?sa AshweH. who gave an interesting sur- vey of her work and also of her many ex- periences at the front, .said she was pleased to say that the works of Briton Ferry had contributed £ 440 towards her fund— (cheers)--alld she hoped the workmen would now also contribute a small weekly donation each. The Chairman said he would use his influence in the direction mentioned by Mis« Ashwell, and Mr. H. A. Clarke, vice-chair- man of the Ferry Boys at the Front Fund, intimated- that his committee, who were in sympathy with the objects of Miss Ash- well's visit, had decided, with the permis- sion of the public, to give 250 towards her fund. and. an unanimous vote was carried that the amount mentioned be given. Miss Lena Ashwell has been delighted with her visit to Briton Ferry and the excellent response to her appeal.

I BRITON FERRY'S DISCHARGED FICHTERS. A crowded audience filled the Public Hall, Briton Ferry, on Thursday evening when a splendid concert was given, the proceeds of which were for the local ftmds of the Na- tional Federation of Discharged and De- mobilised ^k)ldiers and Sailor*, a fund which is worthy uf support. The Swansea Ladies' Choir, under the able leadership 'of Madame I Ben 111omas, gave several selections, which were greatly enjoyed, while the soloists of the party, Miss Gweu Gnilleret, Miss Averil Morgan, Miss Olive Bowen, Miss L. Deggott, Miss Phyllis Evans and Miss Lilian. Guppy all did well. Master Edgar Williams ('cellist), and Miss Ceinwen Thomas (violin- ist) also contributed good items, as also did I Mr. Tom Jenkins, tenor, Briton Ferry, and Mr. D. T. Harry, a pleasing elocutionist.

I DOUBLE FUNERAL AT SEVEN SISTERS. There ws a pathetic scene at Seven Sisters on Saturday, when the funeral pro- cession of the late Mr. Richard Bowden, a deacon of Salem Baptist Chapel, and the late Miae M. M. Williams, Martyn's-avenue, a mem- ber tf Zoar Independent Chapel, joined, and proceeded to Zoar Chapel, where an impres- sive servioe was conducted by Revs. E. Davies and W. B. Tawe Griffiths. Both burials took place in the adjoining ceme- tery. I

I POTATO-CROWING FOR NEXT I YEAR. I The visit of Mr. Rogers (Board of Agricul- ture) to Swansea this week is creating con- siderable interest among allotment holders, particularly as regards potato-growing for 1918. A deputation from the Mumblee Allot- ??et]trho?dM'3' Association will meet him to- morrow (Tuesday) with regard to his advice j as to disposal of seed saved from this year's crop, and the result will appear in our Wednesday's editions.

I NEWSPAPER STAFFS AND THE WAR. Sir Auckland Geddes. in a written reply to a question in the House of Commons, states that in reviewing exemptions granted to newspaper staffs. it must be remembered that the efficient continuance of the news- papers is essential on public grounds, and sufficient men should be left in all depart- ments to enable the daily newspapers to be continned."

FROM PITBOY TO DIRECTOR. The death has occurred at Bryn. Port Tal- bot, of Mr. Henry Walters, chairman and managing director of the Tonhir Colliery Co. and father of Councillor John Walters. De- ceased. who was 62 years of age. started work in the mine when 13 years of age. Hft took over the Tonhir coal take from the Margam Estate in 1902, and in 1905 a oom- pany was formed with himself as chairman

I » COLYDDAN." I At Tabernacle Vestry, Gowerton. the Gowerton and Waunarllwyd Cymmrodorion monthly rneetinl, was presided over by Mr. J. Rowlands, F..R.S.T,. Rev. T. C. Lewis (Uni-'nmlett delivered a striking lecture on Gnlvddau," the poet, Christian, physician^ chemist who, he said, although rlying at the age of 22, could be placed with the first-class of bards. The sneaker regretted that wealthv Welshmen should not see that works of such men of genius should not be allowed to re- • no-in dormant in manuscript.

I EISTEDDFODAU. I SUCCESSFUL WEST WALES EYENTS. A highly successful eisteddfod was held at the Central Hall, Swan sea, on Sat-urd-sy, under the auspices of the Baldwins' King's Dock Sailors' and Soldiers' Reception Fund. The large hall was nlled to overilowing ?ps?rs. T. Gabriel (A.roed) and W. Geo?? (Ystalyfera) adjudicated the music. In the afternoon the chair was tak?n by Mr. Yates (Cwmavon), vice-president. In an address he regretted the absence of that fine old gentleman." Mr. Roger Beck; and in the evening Seaman Harry Bishop (Danygraig), home on leave from Tihe Navy, was made the recipient of a sum of money from the fund. Mr. E. Daniel (Manselton) and Miss Winnie R charda. L.R.A.-Il. (Neath) were the accom- pariists, and Mr. P. J. Rees and Mr. W. (j. Davies secretaries. In all the events there was keen competition. Chief awards-- thief choral: Briton Ferry Choral Society (conductor. Mr. E. Morris). Children's choir: Libanus Choir, Cwmbwrla (conductor, Mr. D. EvaTim). Soprano solo: Mrs. Aubrey Bowen, Three Crosses, Contralto solo: Mrs. Ivor Davies, Three crosses, Dxinvant. Tenor solo: Mr. W. J. Colebrook, Cwmbwrla. Baritone solo: Mr. Harry Roberts, Gomeinon. Open novice solo: Miss E. Summers, Llansamlet. Girls' solo (under 16): Doris Evans, Loughor. Boys' and girls' solo (under 12): Susie Owen, Glanamman. Boys' solo (under 16): E. Mere- dith. Waunarllwyd. Open pianoforte solo- Miss Dilyji Davies, Plasmarl Pianoforte solo (under 14): Nann Davies, Plasmarl. Englyn, Gwrthwyni-bvdd Cydwybodol "Cynfrig." Recitation (Under 16): 1, Jennet Williams, Cwmavon; 2. Mary L. Jones, Mynyddbach. Reoitation (under 12): 1. Olive Smith, Post- Office, Tirdeunaw;2. Aeron Jones, Baldwin's-crescent. Prize-bag competition: Miss Bessie Clement, ManBelton. Table centre: Mias Annie Walters, Manselton. Freehand drawing: Ben Laden, Manselton. SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT PENYRHEOL. A successful eisteddfod was held on Satur- day at Saron Chapel, Penyrheol. The con- ductor was Mr. T. B. John (Irvonwy), Peny- rheol. Adjudicators: Music. Mr. Harry Harry, A.C., Loughor- literature, Mr. F. Bridgewater, Gorseinon; accompanist, Miss LiUan May Davies, A.L.C.M. Awards:—Solo (under 10): Dora Phillips, Loughor. Solo (under 12): Bessie Hagedorn, Loughor. Recitation (under 10): Bessie Thomas, Loug-hor. Sold (boys under 16): Ernest Hughes, Seaside, Llanelly. Recitation (under 14): Miriam Afan Jones, Gorseinon. Solo (under 14): Maggie Phinips, Loughor. ¡ Soprano solo: Miss Lizzie Jane Protheroe, I Groveaend. Tenor solo: Mr. T. Jno. Davies, Whitley Fawr, Loughor. Bass solo: Mr. Walter Jonee, Penyrheol. Love letter: Mr Wm. Hopkin, Loughor. Open recitation: Miss Miriam Afan Jones Gorteinon. Party: Moriah, Loughor (Mr. Walter Harris). Praise is due to Mr. David Hughes and Mr. Evans, secretary and treasurer respectively, for their good organisation. Cwmavon Event. I A competitive concert was held at Be- thania Chapel, Cwmavon, on Saturday evening, in aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. Champion golo-Madame Edith j Joiles, Latidore. Soprano solo—Miss Bettie Bowen, Penygraig. Contralto solo—Miss Jennie Griffiths, Nantyffyllon. Tenor solol —Messrs. Grif. Griffiths, Tonna, and Phil. Jones. Tonyrefail. Baritone Polo-D. Jones, Maesteg. Recitation—1, Miss Edith Wil- liams; 2. Miss Gwvneth Williams. Chil- dren's choirs—Na.ntyffyllon.

BEQUESTS TO OFFICE STAFF. Estate of Late Mr. Glynn Price, Swansea. I The late Mr. Francis Hojborrow Glynn Price, J. P., of 7, Picton-place, Swansea, mining surveyor and agent for the Duke of Beaufort's Welsh estates, who died on the 9th July last, left estate of the gross value of L2,638, of which £ 1,952 is net penalty. Probate of his will has been granted to Mr. John Arthur Jenkins, of Woodbury Villas, Uplands. Swansea, estate agent. Testator left £50 each to Wilfred Phelpo nd his wife, Mrs. Rose Phelps, and her -:eter, Hilda Davies; £ 50 to John Arthur Jenkins, and £5 to each other person em- ployed in his office and to his gardener; £ 1U0 to his brother, John Glander Francis Price; 2100 to his sister, Laura Glynn Price; and to her son, Jack, £ 100; and the residue of his estate he left to his. sister, Louisa Morgan.

1. I RESPECTED MUMBLES LADY. I The funerrtl of the late Mrs. Louisa Taylor, widow of the late Mr. John ] Taylor, J.P. (managing director of | -I fe.isr.,4. Tiy l c.r inc l Gr 0 1,t d grorers, of Messrs. Taylcr and o.. Ltd., grocers, of Swansea and Mumbles), to<?k place on Saturday from Ty ??wydd" to the I Mumbles Cemeten.' The funeral was strictly private, deceased's two sons, Mr. George E. Tnyior (solicitor) and Mr. John j Taylor, being the chief mourners. Dr. Humphreys also attended; the Rev. Harold Williams officiated. The arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. H. F. j i Williams, undertaker, Walter-road, Stvan sea.

NO MORE BREAD DELIVERIES. At the next meeting of the Swansea Master Bakers' Association a draft scheme will he considered re transport 1 economy, under which it is proposed to suspend the retail bread and flour house- Ito-house dpt?ery by means of registering nM bread and flour salesmen, and then to license the quantities of flour needed, con- tracts and exceptional orders, orders such a.s drapery estahlishmIlts/to be a floating license, and a Board of Control to decide the necessity of new distributing agencies in localities not served by shops. n

LOCAL EHCiNEER'8 FATE AT SEA. A Swansea shipping office has informed j Mrs. James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j Yeo, 7, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen,! f that her husband, Second-engineer Leshe Gwyn James, merchant service, had gone down with his ship, which had been lost. The ship was seven weeks overdue. Engineer James, who was 26 years of age, was the only son of the late Mr. Ray- mond Gwyn James, ships' chandler, and of Mrs. James, Montreal, C'aijada, formedy of Swansea. His mother is the daughter of the late Mr. Gwyn Thomas. IVelitield-i-6ad-, Carmarthen. Deceased was married to Miss Florrie Yeo: last Christmas.

i DESERTER S CURIOUS STORY AT SWANSEA. Albert Arthur Morris, seaman, was handed over to await an escort for being a deserter 1'rein the Black Watch at Swansea i Pcrice Court on Friday. Defendant said that when in a drunken orgy he joined the Army at Cardiff, and when he returned tp Cardiff on leave, in another drunken orgy he joined a transport. He sa:d he had been torpedoed and mined twice, and had an excellent dip- (-h-arge paper. He thought, as a. seafaring man, he would be doing better on sea than in the Army. He had been a seafaring man for 25 years. I — ■—

LOSS TO PON-TARDULAIS. Alter a 17 years illness, the death lias taken plaoe of one of tk* best known Pont- arduiaia residents. in the person of Mr. I Price. China Shop. Swansea-road, popularly known a? "Price, .Ñfaohin." because of having been the first P'TAOTI to open business I in sewing machines in the place. He was a j native of Lilandilo, where he was born 57 years ago, a.nd up to the time of his illness had seen a good deal of the world, including Canada and Germany. He was a sportsman I to the core, took part in almost everything, and was well-known in Swansea and district as a ovclist of no small repute on. the old- fashioned high bicyoles. He was an active member of the now defunct Cambria Glee Singers. The funeral ta,lr. place on Mon- day. Deceased's widow has been oonflned tI) her bed for over twelve months. He leaves I also two daughters and a married son to mourn their low.

RESOLVEN PITBOY KILLED. David Lynton Evt4tio (14), ROll of Thomaa Evans, oollier, Walters-row, Melineourt, near Besolven, was killed by a, fall of stone at the Glyn Morthyr Colliery, Besolven, on Saturday

LIEUT-COLONEL 000 VIVIAN. I Major the Hon, Odo R. Vivian, I M.V .O., DjS.O., of Swansea, has been posted to the command of a service bat- i I talion of the Irish Rifles, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel,

I SWANSEA CIRLS AND THE ALIEN 11 FIREMAN. Gustav Pensson, a Norwegian fireman, was fined 20s. and interpreter's fee at the Swan, Flea Police Court on Friday for being drunk and indecent in his behaviour on the Strand on the 15th inst. Defendant was found aniongst a crowd of hostile girls.

I Lance-Corporal H. L. Batcup, secretary of the R.A.M.C. Rugby team, Oswestry, writes I beg to thank Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart.. I' on behalf of the hospital staff here, through the medium of the South Wales Daily I Post" Co.. Ltd., for the Rugby football which he so kindly sent to ns for pleasure in our spare time. This we shall always remember ae coming from good oM Swansea." or"

NASTY ONE FOR THE PACIFISLTS. CHECK ON MISCHIEF-MAKING PROPAGANDA. The Government have come to the conclu- sion that they need to have their hands strengthened dif they are to deal adequately with the leaflets advocating a premature peace with which various Pacifist bodies are attempting to flood the country The Home Secretary explained on Thurs- day in the House of Commons that most of these publications do not come under the notice of the authorities till they have been partially distributed. There i, moreover, often difficulty in I Ascertaining the authorship, while the penalty for printing without dis- closing the printer's name is inadequate in time of war. In these circumstances, Sir George Cave announced that a new regula- tion is about to be made under the Defence of the Realm Acts requiring every leaflet relating to the war, or the conclusion of peace, to bear the names and addresses of the author and printer, and "directing that it shall be submitted to the Press Bureau for approval. The Home Secretary's announcement pro- duced an outburst of indignation from the Pacifist group. The Penalty. "What will be the penalty under the -?lty un d er the new regulations?" asked Mr George Terrell. "A heavy fine or imprisonment," said the Home Secretary, amid cheers. "Will there be a penalty for distributing pamphlets that haye not an imprint?" a-sked Mr. Joynson-Hicks. Sir George Cave answered "Yes." Impotent, Paoifists. Mr. Snowden asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of protesting against the action of that Gov- ernment "in interfering with political pro- paganda," and in taking steps "for the suppression of the advocacy of peace and the discussion* of political polity." Only 33 members, however, rose to sup- port him. and as 40 are needed under the rules of the House the motion fell to the ground.

NOT WANTED IN ARMY. TUBERCULAR CASE BEFORE J LLANELLY TRIBUNAL. Llanelly Borough Tribunal met on Thurs- day evening, the Mayor (Aid. D. James, Davies) in the chair. Lieut. Ingrams re- presented the National Service. A young man, represented by Mr. Palon, stated that he was sent by the Tri- 1 bunal to the Central Medical Board, and on seeing the chief officer in London he was sent, to hie disgust, to the Mill Hill Medical Board. Lieut. Ingrams said the man was exam- ined bv the Special Medical Board at Mill Hill. there would be serious notice taken 1 of this. Mr. Paton said the doctor made a pre- tence of examination and asked the young ma.n why he was not in the Army before, his serious illness. The other doctor only stood four yards away and did nothing. The certificates put in were ignored, includ- ing one from the tuberculosis expert, i Mayor i We don't want a man in the Army if he is tubercular. Another cartificate was put in by Dr. D. J. Williams. iLieut. li-igrarm: Four men were examin- ed by the special board from Llanelly and two rejected, the others having passed C3. It was eventually explained that the man was examined at Mill Bank Hospital and not Mill Hill. Mayor said he did not. see the use of going on with a case when a man was tubercular. Postponed for three months for re- examination. i A

"PROPER DEATH TRAP." Engineer's End in Port Tennant Canal. "1 At the enquiry at Swansea on the body! of William Beckham, of Kingston, On- tario. third engineer on board the s.s. En field, who was found drowned in the Port Tennant canal lock on Tuesday! afternoon, The chief engineer of the s.s. Charles Dunning said deceased left the ship on Saturday evening about 6 o'clock, and as he did not return to his bunk he reported him missing to t;hc police on the follow-1 ing Monday. On Tuesday about noon he found deceased's hat in the mnal, anci later the body was recovered. Witness; often went with deceased to town, and! his usual route home was from the tram terminus and along the canal side. told by Mr. Hilditch that there were two i lights each side of Ihe canal at the spot, i witness said th& place was" It proper j death trap," and the lights confused, rather than helped.. Dr. Anderson said death was due to asphyxiation, and a verdict of "Acci- dental drowning" was returned.

OUT-OF-WORK COLLIERS. I 1 Anthracite Men an? Coal Controller. J ——— At Anthracite Miners' Association meeting at Swansea on Saturday (Air. 1. Davies pre- siding), the agents reported upon the settle- ment of disputes at Wernoe and Llandebie. Explanations were given in regard to the payment of the war wage through the stop- page of collieries owing to the firemen's strike. Mr. Morgan (eccrctary), gave a detailed re- port d the negotiations in London with tbe Cof oal" ;\troller in regard to the withdrawal men, &nd explained the proposed scheiur that is to be introduced by tj.. Miners' Federation and Controller in refer- ence to workmen thrown out of employment tbrouph. unavoidable circumstanccs. Mr. T. Smit'1 gave a report of the i)e-olia- tions at Great Mountain Colliery concerning the n.?p.-Mi 1:¡,w"1J the lÜo.neh.eh sto'-ers t)ipi-P. i-,I, 't was decided to have aj ballot amongst the men. =--i-

SURRY PORT RATES DOWN. Aa a special Fin,rn-ce Coi)-im ttee held at Burrv Port Council Chamber,-Mr. John Lej shon presidiiig. it was decided by nine votes | to five that the lenet-P] district, rate for t',f- I current half-year be fixed at 25 lOd. in the £ plus one penny water rate—a reduction of 2d. in the £ on the previous rate.

FORMEfI SWANSEA MUSICIAN. The death has occurred in London cf ilr. George Horn, a former well-known memher: of musical combinations conductad by Mr W, F. Hulley at Swansea, including the Grand Theatre, where he won frune as a flautist.. -;W--

MILITARY WEDDINC AT THREE CROSSES. j The marriage took place, at Three Crosses I Congregational Church. of Miss Sarah Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Austin, of the Post Office, and Private E. T. T¿>ng-. of the Bedford Regiment. Rev. J; C. Lloyd (pastor) officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. Marks Evans (Abertillery), uncle ot the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misti Maggie Davies, Miss Olive Long. Miss Bess Hopkins, and Miss Ella Evans (Abertillery). whilst the duties of best man were performed bv Lieut. T. Hughes (Treorky). The sacred edifice was crowded with friends and well-wishers, as both bride and bridegroom are very popular in the village. After the ceremony the wed- ding party and guests returned to the Post Office, where the wedding breakfast wa" served. There were a large number cf costl, presents, amongst them being a beautiful clock presented by the children of the > Council School where Mr. Long was en- ?a?<d as Matstant teacher before jining the 1 Army. He also conducted the singing in the ) Congregational Church. Later in the day the happy couple left for Llandrindod, where th? 'honeymoon is being spent, after which the orHegroom will return to his military duties. I == I

SWANSEA MIDDY'S PROMOTION. I The London Gazette contains the pro- > motion of Midshipman R. L. Dawson, R.N.V.R (son of Mr. A. R. Dawson, Collector of Cus- toms, Swansea) to be sub-lieutenant I

We understand that Messrs. Clefves and I Co., Swansea, have acquired the Gellyeeidrim Collieries. The firm already own CTOI'>' Hands, Cwmgorse, Tirydail. Llandebie, and J Cawdor Collieries. which embraee the best I clus ^f anthmoite ooaas.

I HAS FOUR MEDALS. I SWANSEA PRIVATE'S SPLENDID RECORD. There is a Swansea soldier-hero home on short leave who has a record h well worthy of the town of his birth. He is Private George Pugsley, of Xo. 16, Benthall-place, St. Thomas, of the South; Lanes., and he has neen wounded four I times and has won the Military Medal and D.C.M. He was decorated a:, an in- vestiture in Barrow-on-Furness last w eek. Private Pugsiey is a modest soldier, and his martial history, first in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and then drafted into the Laneashires, should be full of thrills, but he won't speak He has South African rr.odals as well, and has done ten years' soldiering. Pte. Pugsley, M.M., D.C.M. (" Daily Post" photo.) I The Militarv Medal was presented in I respect of gallant services in connection with despatch running, and for going out with four others to rescue Lieut. Scott, I a young officer, in the Soratne opprationsr. Pugsley craw led out in a fire-storm among shell-craters, but before he could reach the officer the latter was blown to pieces. The Swansea r,y, however, managed to get back to the trenches. -Private Pugsley was the only one to get through to his brigade at Messines out of four with despatches, although wounded in the arm, and he thus wdn the D.C.M. He is company runner in his regiment. and pro-tidly wears four wounded" stripes. He was home on sick leave with the right arm badly injured a month ago, and is a widower with four children, having lost his wife in February last, whilst he was in France. He was formerly erriployed by Messrs. Powlesland and Mason, all the men and the firm of whom are justifiably proud of his association with them.

MUMBLES FAMILY'S WAR I I SACRIFICES. Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins, Thistle- iir.nn House. Tichborne, Mumbles, have re-- cpivfd Jinother blow in the news fiat their son, Ernest Jenkins, Trawler Division, R.N. D., has been lost at sea., This is the third son to make the upxeme sacrifice, his two .brothers having1 been killed last July, and there are three other brot-hers now- serving with the col- ours. Deceased, who v. Rs formerly engaged .with his father in the fi"hitiH industry, only 'iflmed up last- June, and was 24 years old. ami sieaay young fellow, he was well known as a carpet player in the Mum- bles Silver Band, a Ad was a regular atten- dant at the Parish Church. The sympathy of the whole village will go out to his young wife and to Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, who have also lost a ;,oii-ii)-law in the war. Fifth Timi Wounded I Private Ken Green, Devons, whose home is at Cwmbwrla, is again wounded, this being the fifth t,l me'* He joined up at the outbreak of war. and was the first to join from Messrs. Ben Evans and Co.'s estab- lishment. Swansea Fuelworker. Private Edward Ave?q (aged 19). Maiiches- j ter Regii-nent.. home is at 25, Mariner- street, Swansea, has hen killed in action ,in; France. Prior to enlistment he was em- j ployed at the Altantic Fuel Works. LOST OFF PALESTINE COAST. a Mr. H. Frizell, the-V^ll-known Mumbles /grocer, of Queen's-road, has received offi-j cial notice that hig second son. Frank Cross-1 field Frizell, has been lost at sea, during fleet operatioijs in the re- cent fighting in Pates- tine. TJhe young fel- low, who was just turned 18 years old, was a, signaller on board one of H.M. ships serving abroad for the Jaefc two years. He tA an old Oyster- mouth Church cheir- j boy, and was very well known and re- -p.cted In tj, I'llage' Universal sympathy i tR extended towards hi*, bereaved parents, Another son L sen-illg with the colours in France. FOUGHT WITH GENERAL ALLENBY. ALi:.ENBY. Late Second-Lieut. J, 0. RSS3, of 32, Long Oaks- avenue, Swansea, who has died from wounds sustained in the recent opera- tions in Palestine.

Sixth Time to be Wounded I Pte. Geo. Daniels, Welsh Regiment, of 29, Clarence-street, Swansea, has been wounded in France. This is the sixth time for him to be wonnded, and he been at the front for three years, having only returned on active service nine weeks ago. He was formerly employed as shunteir under Messrs. Powlesland and Mason. Always Smiling snd Cheerful." I Pte. S. Gordon, Weish Regiment, of 12, Grove-place, Swansea, has been killed in action. He was only home oil leave eleven weeks ago. and his C.O., writing to his wife, states that the news of his death came as a shock to both officers and men, adding: "He was always smiling, and cheer- ful, and a general favourite .throughout." The letter went on to say that a suitable monument had been erected over the grave.

BLOW FOR LORD ROSEBERY. I Captain the Hon. Neil Primrose, M.P., younger son f of Lord Roisebery, has died of wounds received during the recent success- ful operations in Palestine, where he served with the Bucks Hussars.

Miss Talbot was appointed bv the Swansea ) Board of Guardians on Thursday as assistantl matron a.t the Cottage HomeA There wett?I t?o a.pplic&tioDa. ?r'' two applications. icrfr.ciftr >

I EAST WALES PORTS PREFERRED. AYON VALLEY COLLIERS DISSATISFIED. The official report of Avon Valley Miners' Association on Saturday stated; — The Agent (Mr. William Jenkins) sub- mitted a report upon the depression in trade, and the result of his interview with the Coal C-ontiollei,, and the deputation of workmen and coalow ners with the Con- troller. He said he w is dissatisfied with the position, and did not believe that the Coal Controller and Shipping Controller were paying the attention that should be paid in the direction of giving equal treatment. Conclusive evidence had been brought forward that better tonnage was given to Cardiff and Newport than to the western ports, although Port Taibot and Swansea had the latest equipment for deal ing with rapid loading, and could deal with tonnage equally well as the up-channel ports. I 0 Despite these facilities, however, there had been a reduction of 50 per cent. in the tonnage in the last quarter to .the Port Tal- bot and Swansea and N path river docks, and it was time that the authorities gave better treatment to these ports. A large number of workmen had received notices, and the employers said it was due to the refusal of the Coal Controller to recognise them, and therefore they were compelled to close their pits down or work one or two davs a week. the Executive Committee of the Miners' Federation would be asked to deal with the matter again.

THE GIRLS OF THE W.A.A.C. — Miss Vera Mason, of Marlboro' -road (who was one of the first to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Cprps -from Swansea) writing to Miss Winifred Davies, local recruiting officer for the corps, at the Labour Exchange, Swan- sea, states that there are about 500 girls at Miss Vera Mason. I the place she writes from, and that1 their I number is being continually augmented. Miss Mason, expressing appreciation of Miss Davies' effective recruiting, sends "beat wishes to the Post' also to the girls in Swansea, whom she hopes to see out here soon." 1 The photograph of Miss Ma6611 is repro- duced to give some idea, of the smart uniform I ttoe;-W.A:A.G; jfi-rla wear. >

CHURCHES AND THE I WAR. SWANSEA WAR SAYINGS I CAMPAIGN. PROMISING CONFERENCE AT GUILDHALL. In furtherance of- the war savings campaign a meeting of ministers of all denominations and those interested in I church work was held at the Guildhall, Swansea, on Friday afternoon, to pro-j mote the object. Ceun. P. Molyneux I (deputy-Mayor) presided. The deputy-Mayor said they wanted to bring home to the people the necessity of saving every penny possible, and the object of the meeting was to devise the best ways and means. There were few industrial centres in the country where wages were so high or employment so consistently good as at Swansea. Miss Manning (who is a daughter of, Mv. Manning, a former minister of the Unitarian Church, Ki^i-stree^, Swansea, I and a niece of Mrs. M. B. Williams), j from the National War Savings Commit- tee, spoke of Swansea's war savings and the excellence of the work of the local patriotic War Savings Association, under the direction of Mr. Ashmole, the Bor- ough. Treasurer. There were 1,500 local central committees in the oountry similar to. the one at Swansea; in Eng- land. Wales and Scotland there were 40,000 War Savings Associations, which had contributed 126 millions towards the National Exchequer. The war was changing people's attitudes with regard to expenditure, and it was essential, they should not spend anything more than was absolutely necessary; We were spending on the war £ 2.200,000,000 this year, and the expenditure of such vast sums, mostly unproductive, was, with our most effec-j tive man-power engaged in the coloui-S. rriaking us as a nation, indus- trially and productively, a poorer' nation than we were before.! Miss Manning spoke of the advantages of the War Savings Associations*, the effect that thrift had on character, and the sta- bility it lent io our national credit. Miss Ashtou Jones, also from the Na- tional War Savings Committee, said they had received the hearty support of the teachers and several associations had been already formed in the day schools: they were coming in touch with the works and employers and ag many other bodies as; possible, for their idea was to form an as- sociation wherever' ten people were employ- o' authored together. Prosperity en the Surface." IsLy. Ashnioie (borough treasurer), whose j valuable work the Deputy Mayor com- mented up?n, %?vid the people of this conn-j n'y, he did not think, had seriously realised the portion we were in-cert.a,inl: not the financial position. Cur prosperity was on the surface, raised by loan on the security of the ftittii-c iiiconie of this country, and sooner or later wedwlIld re,11ise it to the full. The Swansea Patriotic- Association had 3,600 members, and they had invested well over £ 40,030. The local association had foun d the work was getting beyond their fimilie o f 11 e-essities; but they did they were supporthi^ the promotion of as- sociations it! churches. chapels, and 1 wherever possible. There weremaJ)Y w)o II were not in a position to save, and they did not want people to stint themselves and their families of necessities; but they did want people to refrain from buying what they did not need atld to put that money by to lend to the country. "We are, without { douH. tho most extravagant nation on ¡' earth." Upon the proposition of the Rev. W. Talbot Rice, -ceonded by the Rev. G. McLuckie, it was decided to bring the matter before the churches with -a view to starting such associations if practic- able. A great muny people, said the Vicar, werp spending money in a way they had no right to; everyone should save who was able, and by helping the country in these times of difficulty they would at the same time be helping them- selves

RUN ON BUTTER. SOME SCENES AT SWANSEA. POLICE INTERVENE AT THE MARKET. There were some exciting scenes at Swansea Market on Saturday in connec- tion with the shortage of butter supplies) some ugly rushes taking place against the stalls where the commodity wjas re-, tailed. As a consequence of the disturb- ance the police had to be called in to, regulate the sales. The trouble, it ap- I pears, arose owing to the difficulty in I obtaining butter and the large demand for it, and also because of the fact that some retailers withheld their supplies for regular customers only. Crowds gathered around the various stalls and with money in hand demanded that the butter should be sold to them. Finding the retailers disposed to still retain their supplies the stalls were quickly surrounded, and it was only the speedy intervention of the police, who took a firm stand with the more unruly ones, that prevented fur- ther disorder ensuing. As it was, the .sellers were informed that they would have to sell their wares, to those who asked for them, as far as possible, and consequently packages of half-pounds were swiftly made up and distributed freely to the besieging purchasers. No- thing, in fact, was left over for the regular customers, who had not by this time made their appearance. Alleged, "Conditions." It was alleged amongst the crowd that the origin of the trouble was that one woman insisted upon selling a rabbit with each portion of butter, which arrange- ment the crowd. hotly resented, and quickly demanded the sale without conditions." Girl munition workers were very prominent in the sallies against the I stallholders. APPEAL TO MINISTRY OF FOOD. GROCEBS ALLEGE LOCAL I HOARDING. I A meeting of local grocers was held at j the Parish Hall. Morriston, on Friday evening, Mr. William Lewis, J.P. (chair- man of the E.P.C. of the Gvocers' Federa- tion), presiding, when the question of the serious shortage of butter locally was dis- cussed. At the outset the Chairman men- tioned that the object of the meeting was to confirm the action of the Morriston repre- sentatives on the Town Council, who had that morning approaches the Mayor (who took a very keen interest in the matter) and the local Food Office, with the result that a telegram had been sent to the Ministry of Food with a view of easing the position. It was alleged that large quantitea of butter ha-d been sent by farmers from the sur- rounding counties to private consumers, thus encouraging" hoarding, and depriving the poorer classes of their usual supplies. Councillor D. J. Dav ies, J.P., in endors- I ing the remark? of the chairman, mentioned t i?? t, the loc&1 grocers were put to consider- able annoyance at not being able to supply their customers. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Coun. D. J. Davies, the following resOr- j lution wal, carried unanimously"That this meeting of Morriston grocers, provision merchants and dealers, regard the present shortage of butter with the utmost serious- ness, and appeals, to, the Food Controller to render the supplies, more liberally without further delay." It wa resolved that a letter on the terms of the above resolution be sent to the Minis- try of Food, and that Mr. John Hodge. M. P. (Minister of Pensions), Mr. T. J. Wil- liams, M.P.. and Mr. Giles be asked to co- operate to this end. < Government "Taking Steps. I Inq* uiries at the local I'ood Office go to ) show that the Government t!\ already tit-king steps to ease the position and bring 'about a butter being bought up and put into cold stores with this object in yjew.'

MANY FLAGONS. I ALLEGED SHEBEEN AT I SKEWEN. SOLDIER'S WIFE FINED BY NEATH BENCH. 1 At Neath County Police Court on Friday, Elisabeth Jacob, 16, New-road, Skewen, for- merly licensee of the Hope and Anchor Inn, The Green, Neath, was summoned for sell- ing beer without a license. Herbeft E. Glover, wine and spirit merchant, Windsor- road, Neath William D. Morris* and Dd. Williams, colliers, Cwmavon, wnre sum- moned for aiding and abetting.—Mr. A. Jestyn Jerfleys appeared for all defendants. Supt. Evans said complaints had been made to the local police, as P. result of which observation was kept. Just before midnight, on Saturday, November 3rd, Inspector Gill I and" P.O. Young saw a man I Puliins a woman out I through the front dop He said to the police, This is my wife and she has been here for some time this evening you can see her condition she is half-drUiiJi. In the kitchen the police found Morris and Wil- liams and vessels containing beer. Asked what these men were doing there Jacobs said, One of them is paying attention to my (Ipiightei, and the othei1; man came lor j company." On searching the premises the police found a case containing sixteen full flagons of beer, two .flagons on the table I and eleven empty tlagön8 uiider the stairs. When 'told that she would be reported de- fendant said, "I sold no beer. They are friends of mine." Witness had ascertained that between Sept. 254th. and. Nov. 3rd no less than 49 gallons of be, b;?e)i cle- Ii "ered at the defendant's premises, and the whole of this had, he alleged, been sold without -a license. Inspector Gill and P.C. Young gave evidence bearing out) th0 facts. Mr. Jeffreys submitted that there was no evidence of sale, and therefore he had no case to answer, but the Bench ruled against him. -Nll-. Jeffreys said that defendant Jacobs was Expecting her husband twine from gy)t,1 and the beer had been got m tor the pur- pose of giving him "a fatted caK" re- ccotion. Two dozen of the ?a?on? had hen ordered for two other women, and he submitted that the quantity remain- ing was by no means excrs-sive, as man;; colliers could drink that amount in one night. (Laughter.) Elizabll Jacobs. the principal defen-l daut, was fined ,e. d10 R'i'nc h statingi they were dealing leniently with her in I view of the fact that her husband was serving/with the colours.

V WAR AIMS." I I I What Western Miners Want to Know w At Western Miners' Association at Swan- sea, on Saturday. Mr. S. Jones (Bryn) pre- siding, it. was decided to ask the secretary of the South Wales Miners' Federation why lads of 16 to 18 were not allowed to vote in the recent comb-out, Seeing the matter was of such importance to them. It was decided to move in the direction of asking the Government to state their war aims.

LOCAL soldiers honoured. I Corporal Tbomas John CTana, Welgl.-i Guards, was presented with a dressing-case at Calfaria, Raven-hill, on bhalf of the local committee, hy Mr. Thomas Thomas and by Mr. Percy Sobpy (secretary of the J. T. b. Llewelyn Led are of Oddfellows) with a wristlet watch.-A t /dulam, Bonymaen, Private Jack Dflcev was tbp recipient of a Treasury note fyoiji tke local rp-,eption fund.—At Seion, Gortsei.ion, Stoker Oeorge Alban Davies received a sum of "loney on behalf of-the church from Mr. W. J. Williams. Popular local artistes and speakers were in evidence at each gathering.

POOLING DELIVERIES. I GOVERNMENT OFFICER AT I SWANSEA. SU GGE STED CO-ORDINATION I OF TRANSPORT. At the Swansea Guildhall on Friday, Lieut. Evans, of the Ministry of Food (Tran- sport ^Department), conferred with repre- si-ntatives of the Food Committees of Swan- sea, Swansea Rural, Ponta.rdawe, Oyster- mouth. and Gower, with a view of bringing about, co-ordination of the transport facili- ties of the district, so as to avoid the pre- sent wastage in petrol, horses, and oate. Mt. Edward. Harris (Clerk to the Swansea Rural Committee) was voted to the chair. In openinfr, the C-hairinan said that, there was no question, EG far as Swansea was con- cerned, there was a great deal of waste of energy in transport, at the present, time for grooers, flour dealers, potato merchants, etc. All had their lorries and carts delivering daily in the same districts. Lieut. Evans, in outlining the Government scheme. gaxe facts showing the great import- ance of economising' in petrol, horses, and oats, in order to assist the nation and the Allies. He emphasised Clause 3 of the Min- istry's circular on the subject, under which tradesmen are invited to restrict their de- liveries to areas that are the natural tribu- taries to their own town; that they cease to fiupply beyond their own area; that traders in the same branch of business group to- gether for the purpose or exchanging OUE- tomers, so as to obviate oVNlappmg of de- liveriM in the same district, and that .sup- plies of petrol 00 placed on a geographical basis. Mr. M. E. David asked, in regard to milk supply, whether the intention was to pool the milk? lnt-or-Town Go-ordination. Lieut. Evans Fakl that that would be one way to do it. Regarding wholesalers, he urged inter-town coordination, so that a motor lorry bringing a load from Cardiff to Swansea, or vice versa. should not return empty. He emphasised the fact that the Food Committees would haH" power to en- force any order of the Ministry, and he in- vttfcd the traders tA). play, the game ar;fl c?mbtTf to carry out the chE'm. Tram, ways &honM be bro'?h' into use. and '? aux?st<d fhat each Fv.od Committee snoukl j appoint, snb-com?'ttees to carry it out- )Pjj also auKP.-??ed that ea?h trade ehouid meet and discuss the matter, and come to Mme common ?repm-?nt. He admitted tberp. were di'Boalties. bnt h' arat of alL wanted i a vHuhtarv scheme, %nd so he w?B nre- pared to adopt a -ive and take poUr" Therefore, if the <?b-comm!tt?. or fire- traders. could show a beUer ?ving than by any other scheme, then he -wa? preoared .0 recommend it to the Mi?stry. It w?s a scheme for the good of the country, and was not intended to benefit any particular trader, whilsf the sacrifice asked tor was smlll in comparison with that. the troops and seamen were giving. In conclusion, he pointed out that, if the scheme was not adopted voluntarily, it would be made com- i.-ulsory. Suggested State Delivery. ?Ir F. ?. Perkins, who tor eome ?cma ded on a pa rods' Mp-cs. de)?-er.. ?m'.t? there was ?asta?, and f.?ested that at the outset ti? State nho'?d have ta?cu over the delivery of brad, Honr. and snga.r. The Ch?rman ?g"stcd -he establi? ment of a deli?rv depot, as t?hae t would ob- ?? ?he tr?c jealousy that would follow j if ? certain trader van ?as a?Ked to de-  tbe conda of a?othfT. m-- H F Hood ?pcrct?t-y ,f the 'wansea Grocers' Association) ^oinfcd mU t,ha.t I grocers with country rounds ne\ei bad an. spare space in their delivery vans. Lieut Evans ?- that if there was no ?h?m<-t,hod..then they must ut the round off the ?rowrB and ieat m b?u.k. Mr, Hood: That would shut the grocer up. Lieu Evans: Which would ynn prefer, 'shnt up the grocers, or lose the war. In further discussion, Mr. Hood "airl that in addition to trade jealousy there wouVLb? goreat financial difficulty, because booJe rl^ watild never be paid if customers were transferred. l" ntEvans repeated ??t if the grocers, could ?v?<' some b?ter Mheme. h? was prepared to recommend it. It waV agreed that. a representative of, the T?riouB tf?ra ?.uid be r.o-ópt.edön'! the ?committee, and that trade meeH?.?   LieutT^5vans was cordially thanked for his att,endanc.

:=:¡;o 71 SUMMONSES AGAINST MAIN COLLIERIES OFFICIALS. Seventv-one summonses were down for hearing 'before the Neath bounty Police j Court on Friday arf&ttwfc Messrs.. K. \.augnan' Price, affent oT the ?!altr (Limited), Sk^wein:*• :113¡)1: ager'- andTotfirBitsheil. temporary manager of the collieries, for alleged breach of the regulations. The proceedings were insti- tuted by Mr. Dyer Lewis, H.M.-chief in- spector of niiiie. I. Twenty-four of the Kummtmsts dealt with the p.rovWon that the face of the heading shall be sy" stematically av.d adequately ?un- j ported bv and referred, to the Court: Herbert Colliery. The Bench adjourned the cases for a fort- i night, suggesting that the solicitors on either aide should so amend the dates as to bring: the alleged offences within the purview of I! the evidence.

TO BRIGHTEN OUR 1 BOYSIVES. j NEATH AND BRITON FERRY I TAKE A HAND. Miss Lena Ashwell, organiser of the Con- certs at the Front," had a cordial reception at the Gwyn Hall, "Neath, on Thursday evening whei she was the centre figure at a concert given in aid oi the laudable object in connection with which she has rendered such -sterling service. There was a repre- sentative and sympathetic audience ancrthe appc.il of Mis.s Ashwell for funds in suppOit of the movement niet with a ready response, the sum of £ 73 8s. being immediately SUb.!1 scribed. The principai donors were Mr. E. Ev?ns Bevan, J.P., £ 25; Mr. and Mrs. L?y-?;? of"Pensc\nnor, .B6?. Mr. E. C. Curtis, £ 5 Mr. H. P. Ch?es. J.P.. ?5; Captain Stone, £ 5; Mrs. R. > Morgan, £ 5; C?tpta ii St<-)i-.e, -C5 Mr.,?. R .q or g all,, B5; and the Mclyn Decorating Works, f,5 5s. Miss Ashwell gave an interesting and in- structive description of her experiences in France and an enjoyabie musical programme j was provided. the following artistes assii?- ;?:.?-j\nss Eaic, \VaHcins, L.R.A.M,. so- prano Miss Dorothy Richardg. contralto? M', Margan Motg?? tenor; and Lance.Cor-' poral Monger, baritone, a wounded soldier J of Penrhiev,.tyn War Ho&?iial. One of the! most attractive features of the excellent pro- grajiirce was a selection of recitations finely rendered, by Miss Ash v.-ell. It. was announced that Swansea's total contributions amounted to £ 2.000. It is anticipated that Neath's quota to the fund will, when complete, reach a very sub- stantial figlire.

LOCAL FOOTBALL. I The Geiidros XV. opposed the smart j MachYIJs XV. at Llanolly en Saturday. The,, home team had up to Saturday preserved a dean sheet at home, but had to acknow- ledge defeat by the visitors by a well-earned trv by Ailwyn Lake. The most prominent for Gendros were Sam El ward, Dan Lloyd, Dick Roberts, A. Lake, Jack Thomas and Howel John (forwards), the brothers Poole at half, D. L. Thomas and Nick Thomas (three-t|uarters). Dai Nelson R.A.M. C.. home on leave, was as speedy as ever on the wing, whilst Jack Thomas was a decided ) acquisition to the side. On present form I Gendros side will take some beating.

PENALISED FOR JOININC UP. L_- _?_ At a meeting of the Llanelly Loum-y Schools Oil Thursday it was reporte(i that three new teachers had been appointed. A teacher with two years' service wrote claim- ing 3.3 1-3 per cent, advance .11stfad of 15 per cent., pointing out that if he had been in the achool three years he would have received the higher amount, but bavinc- been in the Armv 13 months he was penalised.—It decided to defer the matter until the new srale was considered. =-

SWANSEA PASTOR LEAVING. I Rev. E. P. Hughes, pastor of Rnyddings P-trk (C,M.J Chapel. Swansea, is leaving to take charge of two churches ia North Wales in January. Jr, Hughes, who is a powerful preacher and extremely popular, has done exnelient work during the 13 yeara he has been in R,),n.s;.

Was in the Irish Rebellion. I Trooper E. Mummy, ot ov. ruiewood- road, Swansea, has been officially re- ported wounded. He joined the West- minster Dragoons in May, 1915, was in the Irish rebellion, and since July, 1916, has been with the B.M.E.F. At Gaza. I Private Re?gif Kd??i'ds. Richmond-terrace, H?neUy, was wourded in t?e recent fighting j at Uaza.

THIRD OF ALL SWAN- SEA'S. MANNESMANN WORKS' SPLENDID EXAMPLE. WAR SAYINGS ASSOCIATION'fI RECORD. The committee of the British Manner mann War Savings Association held a meeta ing on-Thursday when the accounts for th#i first year's working were placed before them* > The hoiv, secretary (Mr. E. W. Stewart) i stated that the directors of the British Mannesmtnn Tube Company, Ltd.. had 1 generously purchased 10,000 certificates for the benefit of their employes (viz.. 3,000 dated November, 1S16 2,GOO dated Febru- ary. 1917 2,000 dated April, 1917; and 3,000 dated July last) so that directly a mem- ber paid his first sixpence he was having in-* terest on the full 15s. 6d. This was an in- d-ucement very much appreciated, and the committee, on behalf of the ei-nploy es, de- sired to thank the directors for their valu- able assistance. llie Association was affiliated to the Mv tional War .Savings Committee on the 15th November, 1916, and the average weekly subscriptions for the first four weeks amounted to :58, and to show the growth of the association the subscriptions for th4 last four weeks averaged £ 156 per week. The number of members rjw total 928, and it was mentioned at the ineeting that, according to the local Press, the members of ail the associations in Swansea and dis- trict amounted to a trifle over 5.000, so thalt the British Mannesmann War Savings' As- sociation represented approximately one-* fifth of the whole, whilst the payments as pes summary below is equal to about one-third. This was considered highly satisfactory. The summary of the first year's working was as follows :— £ s. d. C s. Ii To 10,000 certifi- cates of 15s. 6d, t'ad1 l;v each bought, by the directors the British Man- nesmann Tube Co.. Ltd., in favour of tl1" Association *7,750 0 0 By .subscriptions' from members 5,069 10 0 Less refunds to metnbers leav- ing works and of deceased members 17 0 0 5,052 10 « 525 Certificates issued a g ainst direct pay- ments 406 17 6 5.636 C e r tificates issued against Coupons 4,367 18 0 6.161 4,774 15 6 Amount s-tanding t.o nwmhen; \'l'ed.:t on uncompleted cards 277 14 6 —— -5,053 10 a Landore. 15th November, 191V.

VALLEY MININC ENCINEEFTS POST. Mr. John Stundulge, M.E., of Godre-rgraiff, Swansea VlIey, has been appointed agent to the Cwmaman Collieries; Aberdare, ill succession to Mr. W. H. Heppell. Mr., Stun- clidge has been for some years manager and. agent of Uleision and Tarreni Collieries, Godre'rgraicr. I

TRESOETH CHILD'S FATAL BURNS. A child named Trevor Savage (aged two), of No. 1. Park Hill-terrace, Tre- boeth, which was seriously burnt aboua the body .,u1 arms by contact with fire, died at Swansea Hospital oiL Friday evening.

TRAINING Sri IP FOR SWANSEA ? Swansea Juvenile Employment Special Committee on Friday evening recom- mended the provision of a training ship for hoys locally, to the Council and the Education Committee, and the Council is to he asked to appoint a deputation to the Admiralty to that end.

Mrs. Annie Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, Bridge-row, Dunvant, died on Thursday evening a.fter a long and painful illness. Deceased had taken an active in- terest in all social and religious functions in the neighbourhood, two, of her sonB-Mi-. John Thomas fwd Mr. Emlyn Thomae-I)ein.- well-known vocalists.

A reception concert was held at Philadel- phia, C.M. Schoolroom.-Morripton. on Tlaitrs. day evening, in honour of Private Ernest Abbott. who is home on leave from France. The chair was occupied by M'rs. Do Picton Evans, B.A (pastor's wife). Private Abbott was handed the usual gift by Mr. John Powell (treasurer).

The winner of the boys' solo (under .16) at the Loughor Eisteddfod on Saturday should be Master Ernest Hughes. Burry-street. Llanelly, and net Granville Meredith as pre- viously reported.

Anthracite miners' Meeting at Swansea on Saturday decided to give £ 12 (?1 p?r 1,OM members) to the Labour Members' "smin? tion formed in South Wales.

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WARRIORS AT WHIST. Enjoyable Evening at Brynmill Hospital. A whist drive organised by Alderman Jas. Hillaid and Mr. W. Lawson Evans took place at TJrynmill War Hospital, Swansea, on Thursday evening and was a complete i success. The winners were :-Ladle,I,,t, prize, Nurse Ruby Lyons: 2nd, Nurse Enid Rees: consolation, Nurse Irene Davies. Gents—1st prize, Pte. J. C. Porter; 2nd, Pte. Young consolation, 'Pte. McKewua. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was proposed to the organisers by Sergt. Laud (vjho hoped that Mr. Evans would soon bring one of his concert parties there again), seconded by Sergt. Carsbrook. The prizes were handed over by the com- mandant, Mrs. Hazle-ton, and during an in- terval songs were rendered by Miss Ivy Francii;, Mr. Han'y Florence ("the singing copier"), and Sel Jones. Miss Amy Loxton was the accompanist.

CLERK'S ALLEGATIONS. SENSATIONAL CHARGE AT i PONTARDAWE. I METAL MERCHANT COM- MITTED FOR TRIAL. The summonses against David John Walters, metal merchant, Pcntardawe, for obtaining by false pretences sums amount. i'lg jto £ 227.frq«i Messrs. Gilbertaon and Co.* at PrlitardaNv-q on -Frf'daV; Mr. Marlay Sam* sdri "dppesre^-sfOi'this^prlfwecution, and Mr* St. John Francis Williams, Cardiff, da- tended. Willias! John Baker, an invoice clerk, en- gaged by the company, said that at the end "of 1916 he 111et. the defendant Walters and lijld a conversation with him at his office. Defendant asked witness to assist him by giving the "blind eye" to short weight. At the same time he said he would m&ke it well for witness. Between January and August. 1917, he had received from defendant sums amount- ing to. About aEG2 in cash, and oii off occasion he received a crveqtia. The-largest amount handed to him was twor sums of £20 eacil, one oil August 13th and the other on August 15th. During the early part of 1917 he saw the defendant very often end during the interval he asked him (wit- ness) to pass faulty material and also M- struct the .weighbr'dg<? to accept certain trucks, also not to take any notice of ,;ny reports he might receive. He also asked him to pass any wrought scraps. In addition to tin's defendant asked him to make False entries by altering the books. Witness produced the booka and enumerated items which he had incorrectly entered. Defendant was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. Bail was allowed in sums of L200 and two sureties of £100 each.