Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERAVON. A verdict of death from heart failure Otuaed by bronchitis was returned at the inquest. at Aberavon on Tuesday on Cathe- rine Herbert (28), a married woman, of Water-street, Lia nelly, who died suddenly at a, lodg-ing-house, Charlotte-street, Aber- t ron. The Corporation of Aberavon having applied to the Local Government Board for further powers to borrow for the pur- poses of their gas undertaking, the Local Govern.ment Board have issued a Pro- visional Order increasing the borrowing powers of X20,000, granted to the Corpora- tion in 1896, to = £ 58,500. These powers will become operative from and after the J i of the Act of Parliament confirming Order." dr. James Price, an Aberavon town councillor, and a prominent member of the local Labour party, met with a nasty accident on Thursday. Mr. Price, who is engaged as a collier at Messrs. Bald- win's Colliery, Bryn, had just finished a night shift, and was riding on a journey of trams towards the pit's mouth, when his foot slipped, and losing his balance he (ell heavily to the ground. He was found to be suffering badly frqm shock and body bruises. Under the auspices of the Welsh Army Corps, a largely attended recruiting meeting was held at the Grand Theatre, Aberavon, on Sunday afternoon. Alder- man J. M. Smith, J.P., presided. Spirited addresses were delivered by Monsieur F. lie Bars (Deputy French Consul, Swan- sea), Mr. C. B. Stanton (miners' agent, Aberdare), Captain Parkhouse (Com- manding Officer, 10th Welsh), Lieutenant A. W. Hartshorn (10th Welsh, Maesteg), and LI. Brooks (Aberavon). Ten recruits came forward after the meeting. CYCLING CORPS ABSENTEE. At Aberavon on Tuesday, Timothy Sulli- van, 19, dive-street, Aberavon, a private in the Cycling Corps stationed at Westboums, Bournemouth, was charged with being an absentee. Defendant pleaded that he was too ill to return. He was remanded to await an escort. ————— .—————

ABERGWYNFI. A public lecture, "Co-ol),era;tion 'a.t Work," illustrated by the cinematograph, waS given by Mr. 0. Darch, O.W.F., Cardiff, at the hall last Friday evening. Councillor J. Waters, J.P., presided, and was supported by Mr. E. Speck, president of the Society, Mr. D. J. Williams, manager, and members of the -committee. The chairman proposed a vote of condolence with the relations of the late Mr. John Shillito. president of the C. W .S. The vote was carried in silence. The chairman afterwards referred to the means Co-operative societies had been in keeping down the price of food stuffs, and he, like a great many others, had found the Aber- P,iv-yiifi Stores "1, very profitable investment. Mr. Darch afterwards proceeded with his lecture, which was of an exbausive and in- teresting character. He dealt briefly with the member's and their relation nnd their society and the C.W.S., and pointed out that they were part owners and part con- trollers of productive enterprises doing an unusual business between six and Seven millions sterling of n. total trade, including these productions of over thirty millions -per annum. Their bank had a turnover cf *160 millions Iier annum. A graphic descrip- tion was given of a visit to the various manufacturing1 centres of the society rat prumpsall, Middleton ,Irlam, and tobacco works, the numerous pictures that ware .screened being very much admired. The lecturer, in his concluding remarks, said that the central wholesale stores were in- creasing their dividend by 50 per cent. Mr. Speck, in proposing a vote of thanks to the lecturer, snid he was pleased to say t ibat, the Ahél'g,ynn society still paid 2s. 6d. in tiie £ on purchases, and 5 per cent, on tharea. ajid appealed to aU to jojm the I Stores.

ABERDULAIS. I The sewing guild in connection with I ihe making of garments for the "boys now serving their King and country have l utilised the funds available, and it is I' hoped that a few enterprising gentlemen l who have at heart the well being of our Tommies will again come forward with subscriptions, the treasurer being now in debt to the amount of X2. Is it not possible to arrange another concert for the benefit of the necessary funds? There are many local artistes who would come forward for this deserving cause.

BRITONFERRY. I Much sickness is prevalent in the town. Influenza has found many victims. The annual statement of accounts of the Britonferry Urban Council is advertised in our columns to-day. At a meeting of the Flower Show Com- mittee, it was decide to hold another ex- Mbition of chrysanthemums, fruit, and Fegefcables in November next- Ex-Councillor W?Hiam Philips, who re- eontly went under an operation at the Swansea Hospital, has returned home. He has the best wishes of his many friends For a speedy and safe recovery. Home missionary cervices were held at Wesley Church on Sunday last, the preacher being Mr. C. Talbot, Neath. The services wetø continued on Wednesday, when an interesting address on Home Mis- sion work was given by the Rev. J. Crowle, of Nottingham, The ohaar was taken bv Mr. LI. Davies. Whilst playing marbles near the Great Western level crossing on. Friday after- noon, Willie Williams, aged 10 years, of Woodland-row, had the misfortune to be knocked oown by a passing engine, the wheels passing over his foot, crushing it so badly that it was hecessary to ampu- tate it. This was successfully performed by Dr. E. V. Pegg and Dr. O'Flynn. Mr. Ralph B. Ellis, the younger son of Mr. And )1ra. H. M. Ellis, Brynteg, Britonferry, has been gazetted seoond- lieutenant in the Duke art Cornwall's Light Infantry. A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of congratulating him upon the' success of his Civil Service examina- tion, which obtained for hitii an tmportant appointment as a custom and excise official. Lieut. Ellis, who has been with, the Public Schools Battalion at the Crys- tal Palace, M now with his regiment at Falmouth. He is a Neath County school boy, and a popular playing member of tthfi Britonferry Soocer Club. A highly successful whist drive and dance watJ held at the Public Hall on Thursday evening, promoted by a email but enterprising oommittee for the sup- port of the Belgian guests at Britonferry and Baglan. The arrangements were per- 4').r, 'and paved the w.ay for a pleasant "C os".ful evening. There were 120 .ants in the whist drive, the M.C. c which was Mr. J. Perrett. The prizes, distributed by Mrs. Gwyn-Lewis, were won by the fûllowlllg-Ladies: 1, Miss Evans, Baglesbueh; 2, Mrs. Hammond, Pencaarau. Gent's: 1, Mr. C. Patoh.ett: 2, Mans. Joseph (one of gaep-ixi- Hefreshitients, kindly given by -the ladies, were partaken of during the interval, and the floor of the main had] was prepared ,fer dancing. The music was -supplied by the Britonferry Silver Band,, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Jones, and the dancing was much enjoyed. An omnibus foie of thanks was proposed by Mr. Ham- mond, who referred to the kindness of the. Hall Committee, who placed the hall at the committee's disposal free of change, end the gratuitous services of the band. Mr. W. S. Be van and Mr. Dan F. Thomas geted e8 M.C.' 's. -A" raalimd by the effort, and will be equally divided between the Belgian guests at Britonferry and Baglan.

CWMAVON. The Rev. Dytne?tt Owen ((?armaathen) wa? the 5PCCW speaker at the Cymrodorion So-cie? <? -iuoeuity evening, wnen h? de- lighted a lar?e audience with his favourite subject, Maxehogion Arthur." The Rev. tJ. b. uxp iWbaiui) lJ1"esLdeil, Influenza! Influenza!! Influenza!— Vibrona, Wincarnis, Hall's Wine, Lei-big's Meat and Malt Wine, and all ofclier strengthening preparations are kept .in Stock at the Avon Valley -L)harn"c- H. S. Arnold, Pharmacist, Cwmavo-n. I The lioad on ruesday iivght wrought havoc in some quarters of Cwmavon, particuja-ly so at Tymaen Meadow Cottages, where the residents were up all night, knee deep in water, Oil the surface cf which furniture, etc., floated. The iooxl Council are to be approached with a View to made eomo ptr tempt to remedy matters and assist the people who have suffered. Germany. Ourselves, and the War," was the subject of a highly interesting lectin fc, dejivered^n Friday evening at the Tin- II platers' Institute by Mr. Henry Duiei the well-known mining lecturer, under the Glamorgan County Council. Mr. Kliys Nicholas (headmaster of the C-mncil Schools) presided over a large audience. On the motion of Mr Davld Abraham, eeconded by Mr. Wm. Davies, the lecturer was accorded a vote of thanks. Gratifying news to the local members "f the brigade and their medical instructors is that 21r. Herbert Lewi's, the Deputy Com- missioner of the Welsh Division of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade, has been ap- pointed, a Commissioner of the Order of H. John of Jerusalem in France. Mr. Lewis will represent the Order and taki command of the stretcher-bearers, nursing, a,nd general duty orderlies, now doing duty in all hospitals raised by private effort in France and Belgium. In reply to Private" (who ehouM have sought this information at the Recruiting Office, Port Talbot), the rumour abroad tbst the minimum height for the King's Welsh Guards is 5ft. lftin. is incorrect. The official requirements are that th-, age mast be between 13 and 25 years, with a minimum height of 5ft. 8in., and a chest measurement of 35 inches. For this new We:.h -,i of King's Guards 1,000 men are needed, end up to Wednesday 520 men had toeoi. accepted. At the residence of his daughter a.nd son- in-law (Mr. and Mrs. William Røes, Port Talbot) there passed away one of Cwm- avon's meet respected and best-known characters, viz., Mr. John Jones, in his 19th year. He was the eldest deacon at Penuel Baptist Church. The funeral took place on Thursday at Pontrhydyfen. Two other (id Landmarks of Cwmavon who passed away this week we;rn Mr. James Wil'Iiacls (known as "Siams y Finer") in his 93Td year, and En,ock Phillips, in h's GOth year, at tie residence of his son (Mr. Da..yid Phillips). The total yearc of the trio exceeded. 250 years. Messrs. Tom and David Lewis, T. Wyatt, and James Davies (Pontycymmer), four members of the local brigade of the St. John's Ambulance Association, who volun- teered their services as stretcher-be. wers in naval field ambulance work, and are "t present in training at the Crystal Palace. They were accompanied to Cardiff by Sorgt. Howell Ho wells' arid Corporal T. R. Davies. 'It is interesting to learn that Serge vnt Ho wells has repeatedly offered hia eerv ice- in his ofdcial capacity—for home or foreig-I servioe, and was asked on Tuesday by the Deputy Commissioner (Mr. Herbert Lewis) to "stand by," and his senicw would be reQuia;t:oned forthwith. His departure will a distinct loss to the local brigade, where he liao been of, great assistance, having, gained no less than ten certificates in con- nection with ambulance work.

GLYN-NEATH. I The marriage has taken place at Pont- Neath-Vaughan Chapel, of Mr. D. Howells and Miss M. Rowlands. Rev. E. W. Llewelyn, Aberaman, Aberdare, officiated. Mr. Ro?eUs is well-known in local cricket circles, being one of the most successful batcmen in the district. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Taylor, wife of Mr. R. H. Taylor, baker and confectioner, High-street, after a brief illness. The interment took place at Dowlais, and the Rev. T. Williams, I' Britonferry, officiated. The deceased had won the esteem of all who knew her, and the sympathy of the people of Glyn-Neath I is with Mr. Taylor and his four children in their bitter bereavement. We also have to report the death of Miss L. J. Rowlands (age 3D, Trecynon, Aber- dare, but formerly of Glyn-Neath, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Rowlands. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Pont-Neath-Vaughan. The Rev. John, Morgans, Bryn Seion C.M. Church, Aber- dare, officiated, and was assisted by the Revs. D. Hughes and D. J. Williams, I Glyn-Neath. Sympathy was shown to- wards the sorrowing family.

GLYNCORRWG. We refer our readers to the annual statement of accounts of the Glyncorrwg Urban Council which is advertised in I this issue. The expenditure of the year is certified by Mr. A. R. H. Hobbs, as- l sistant district auditor, to be J230.182 os. cld. The sum of Cl3,252 has been ex- pended on sewerage and sewage disposal. —— ♦

NEATH. I At Weelet Church, Mr J. Mafieey, the well. known ev.mgeiist, is conducting a ten day's mission. Very successful results are reporte(L Th temporary transfer of the .license of the Victoria. Inn has been granted to Mrs. Margaret Reed from Mr. John Lang, who has joined the colours. Coroner Howel OuthbertsAn, who cele- brated his 80th birthday on Friday lret, je still indisposed, but on inquiry at the time of writing we are delighted to learm that ho is making good progress towird6 complete reooverey. The Rev. E. H. Jones, Neath, was the speaker at the Brotherhood on Sunday, and his address to the young men was mo&t tiaiely and practical. Mr. E. Geo. Smith presided, the soloist was lir..Gordon Brooks, and the aoccompanifst Mr. J. Gwynne Narbertt. The Local Government Board's Pro- visional Order increasing the borrowing powers of the Nea.th Corporation ior tb", purposes of the water undertaking has passed the examiners, and the Coiilirnfing Bill was sent for second reading in the Commons. <> The 11¡:"L'h took 1 1\ I he 1 leac h took place on Monday even- ing of Mr. James David Semmens, aged 23 years, of Llantwit-road, Neath, after a short illness. ueetfased had been em- ployed at the Mond Nickel Works as a chemist, and wa<s an exceedingly clever young man. ng y Clever There was a. large attrdance at Ma?sy- rhaf Congregational Church ce at Maœy- evening, w?" the gifted pa&tor, (\ Sunday DaJiiel? B.A. (Chnts?) prea.ohJ: VI. W. E. an e oq uent and convincing eennoa. t?cinB; for hM sub- ject The Crown of Crea.tion." sub- of the service w ae Uie r&ndei-mgB by the well-trained choir of appropriate works from Haydn's Creati-oii. S Fifteen lads wéro summoned before the Neath magistrates on Monday for littering the st-roots with shop refuse, and Were ordered to pay the costsi. "This kind cf conduct will not be tolerated,' eaid the Mayor. "and if any lwk,3 come hero again oa simileur charge, they will be punched severely." It is to be hcpcd the warning will h. ivo good effect. At Neath Polioe Ociurt on Monday a cha-rge of assault preferred ajjatnst Hopkin "Lewis," of t, law, Mary Ann Llewellyn, of Tho Green, was dismissed: Complain mt alleged that defendant kicked her in the sido and tried to rip her mouth open. Llewellyn, however, called witnesses, who s.ad Mary Ann was the assa-ilant and Hop kin was the peace- maker. Much sympathy is felt for the young widow of Will'.am Worth, aged 26, Lewis- road, who died on Saturday after a, short I but painful illpesb.. Prior to the war Worth wo.;s the driver of the steam-roller in the employ of the Corporation, but re- joined his regiment, and was stationed in Neath as recruiting sergeant. He was a most popular young man, and was most assiduous in his work. A fortnight ago he contracted a chill; compl. cations set in, and he died from pneumonia. At. it) interesting to t:e that Private Tommy Philliplf, of the 6th Welsh, better known perhaps as the claimant of the Welsh Feather-weight Championship, thinks ooldiering is the finest thing in the world. He ie one of the most popular boys in the regiment, and between the driiis and duty he 13 giving priya,te lessons in the "noble art" to some of his officers. When asked j who would be h s opponent in tha next fight, Tommy laughingly replied, Don't know; perhaps the Germans!" Intelligence has been received of the death of Mr. Charles S. Price, F.R.G.S., formerly of Brynderwen, near Neath, at the age of 84. When he had arrived at the allotted span he left this district for Tasmania, where he was induced by its sunny clime to settle down. Mr. Price was a member of a very well-known Quaker family in the Neath district, and in business relations was formerly con- nected with the old Neath Abbey Coal and Iron Works. He occupied a seat on the Neath Board of Guardians, and his kindly presence will still be remam bered by many. He had travelled extensively, and was a member of the Royal Geo- graphical Society. P.C. A. V, Bowlings", of the Neath Borc-ugh Constabulary, who returned home from the wax just before Christmas with seven shrap- nel wounds, is now in the firing line again. Writing to his colleague P.C. Leys'hon, he states that he is quite fit, and aJinouncee with p anion able pride that his brother Privato A If. Raw lings has been awarded the D.C.M. Lanso-Corporal Jce Pullman, the captain of the "All Blacks, who is at- tached to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, returned home on Friday from France "n ?, fivo days' furlough. He is looking none the worse for his terrible ordeal1. It will be remembered that thewellknown foot- hiller was sent to hospital in December suffering from rheumatism, from the effects of which he has now fully recovered. His home-coming was a pleasant surprise to many. FOOTBALLER'S RETURN. Lance-Corporal Joe Pullman, the popu- lar captain of the All Blacks football team, has returned home from France on a short furlough. He left Neath in August last and has been right through the campaign without a scratch. Just before Christmas he was sent to a base hospital suffering from rheumatism from which he has now fully recovered. Lance- Corporal Pullman, who is a member of the Glamorgan County Constabulary, and stationed at Llansamlet, is attached to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. THE SANATORIUM. Mr. Gwilym Hughes, secretary to the King Edward VII. Welsh National Memorial Association, is inviting tenders for the supply of 6 months provisions tr, Cymla Tuberculosis Hospital, Neath. The provisions required comprise: Butter, cheese, becon eggs, milk,- meat, etc. Groceries: Bread, flour, etc.; fish, poultry, rabbits, etc.; coal, coke, etc.; vegetables. Forms of tenders may be obtained from Dr. Thomas Tattersall, Tubercu- losis Institute, 107, London-road, Neath. on receipt of a stamped addressed fool- scalp envolope. Tenders on the official forms must be delivered before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24th. FLOODED HOMES. The heavy rains of the past few days have caused great floods locally, in some parts whole areas being under water, while there are cases of inhabitants having been compelled to take safety in upstair rooms. Much anxiety has been caused at Britonferry, where the low lying streets have been flooded to such an extent that the culverts have overflown. In some houses furniture was floating about, and the inmates had to take refuge in the bedrooms. Hunter, Lowther, and Ritson streets were almost impassable on Wed- nesday morning, but in the afternoon when the floods subsided, eome of the houses were left in a pitiable state. The new electric cable tunnel on the main road towards Neath was also flooded. Owing to the flood in the river Tawe on Wednesday work had to be suspended at four mills at the Worcester Works, Mor- riston. The Beaufort Works were also affected by the flood, the tinhouse de- partment being closed down for the day. By the evening the flood had greatly abated, and work was resumed at the Worcester. No damage is reported by the floods in the Vale of Neath. From Aberdulais to Glyn Neatli the meadows are under water, and resemble a huge lake. Formers anticipated the floods after the first night's storm, and fortunately made the necessary arrangements for the pro-- tection of their live stock IEllis Humphrey Jones, the eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, of 81, Bronllwyn-road, Gelli, was drownea in the River Taff on Wednesday. He was playing near the bank, when he fell in, and was at once carried away. A young man named Kendall made a gallant at- tempt at rescud-

NEATH ABBEY. If technical breaches are committed at the present time they are not committed only by the workmen, therefore they could very well be overlooked. i ne decision of the Neath county magis- trates to dismiss a summons against a workman for an alleged broach of the Mines Act at Court Herbert Colliery was a very popular one with the workmen. A Sunday School quarterly singing and reciting service took place at Ebenezer on Sunday evening. Mr. W. Walters pre- sided. Recitations were given by Misses May John, Olwen Thomas. Mrs. Bronwen Bowen-, songs by Misses Mary E. Joliii, Mav Joyce. "Mary A. Jones, Sarah H. Evans, and Mrs. Winnie John. A paper on The Christian Church" was read by Mr. Wm. Jones. The choir -.pveral choruses. Mr. Ben Foley pre- sided at the organ. The conductor, Mr. John John, had charge of the singing.

PORT TALBOT. At a special meeting of tne Morfa Fund Belief Committee on Friday, Mr. Ernest Ten 11 ant was appointed (secretary in suc cos^-on to his father, the later Mr. Marma- duke Tennant, J.P. The position carries a siiaxy of E25 a year. I A successful smoking concert was held I at the Constitution-il Club, Tplll" Alderman J. M. Smith J.P., talcing the chair. An interesting address on "Wa, Topics" was delivered by Mens Le Bas. Sw- n sea. A Port Talbot steel worker, named Wm. I Gr-een of 25, Carlos-strr,et, Port Talbot, succeeded in eharing the chief prize with two others, in last weekls U John Bull football competition. Mr. Green ceived as his share, a cheque ?for ?SM?bs.. 8d., having only two errors on,. his icoupon. of Last week the usual weekly dbate of the -1\ravon.Port Talbot and -District Literary and Debating Society took P l ace at Ellis' Cafe, Port Talbot. There pwas ?? excellent attendanœ <? mem- ber,5, Mr. Lewis M. Thoms presidtn?. ?4??btect of the meeting  Wl" Y Il:a.nl  f ??m-am d;W?- Y' as ? Ql natioM 0 ?a?tiq?ty?" The ?Srnu?iYe was taken by Mr. F. J. Davies, and the negative by Mr. Tudor Jones. An excellent debate ensued, ending in favour of the negative. The fol- lowing contributed to the general discus- sion :-Miss A. M. liamliton, Miss T. W. Meakin, Mrs. W. R. Thomas, Mr. Cuthbert Howells, Mr. W. R. Thomas, and Mr. E. T. Bees (secretary). THE WEEK'S SHIPMENTS. The shipping trade at Port Talbot docks ^during the past week was again very brisk, the aggregate shipments amounting to 52,699 tons. which showed a slight decrease as I compared with the corresponding period la"t year. The past week's shipments con- sisted of 50,460 tons exports and 2,239 tons imports. The chief items of the export tnde were coal and patent fuel to foreign ports. The following are the detailsExports: Coal (foreign ports), 43,491 tons; patent fuel, 3,770 tons; coal (coaatwise), 1,996 tons; ballast, 303 tons; angle iron, 900 tons. Imports: Pit- wood, 1.C87 tons; pig iron, 543 tons; scrap iron, 352 tons; ballast, 257 tons. I PRETTY WEDDING. I On Wednesday, the wedding took place of Miss Cassie Cox, daughter of Mr. John Cox. of Pen Ton, Port Talbot, Sur- veyor to the Margam Urban Dis- trict Council, and Mr. Robert Ormuz George, son of Mr. Ernest George of Farthinghoe, Banbury. The ceremony was performed at St. Theodore's Church, Port Talbot, by the Rev. J. Whitley, Rector of Farthinghoe, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Jones, of Port Talbot. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Karl S. Welirle acted as best man, I and the Misses Cox as bridesmaids. The bride was attired in a smartly-cut copper coloured costume and brown hat to match. The bridesmaids more custumes of blue serfcs with large hats of pink. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom and the guests re- turned to the bride's house, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. In the afternoon the bride and bride- ¡ groom left for London, where the honey- moon is to be spent.

I RESOLVEN. Corporal M. Hearne, who has seen active ,1 service since the outbreak of wa'x, is home suffering from the result of exposure and strain. Corporal Hearne has been through most of the fajnous battles and has bad eouie narrow escapes. He showe a cap with a bull-ethcle tlirough, which he was wear- ing when the bullet, pierced it. The Eesolven Troop of Boy Scouts &Iave a I dramatic and characteristic rendering of "A Chip off t-ho, Old Block." Other items of considerable merit were also contributed. Rev. D. Thomas (Vicar) presided over a large audience. The principal parts were p-layed with much ability Items of im- port?nee in &oout ?luM'ea were a?so dieplaYed under the direction of Scoutmaster HoSkMa. On Tuesday last, the marriage was solemnised, at St. German's Church, Roath, Cardiff, of Mr. Jenkin Rosser Evans, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan Evans, of Beethoven House, Resdlven, to Miss Edith Marion Howells, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Howells and Mrs. Howells, 3, Southey-street, Roath, Cardiff. The bride was given away by her brother, Corporal H. Stanley Howells, of the 11th Welsh (Cardiff Pals "). The bridesmaids were Miss Edwina Rosser Roberts, cousin of the bridegroom, and Miss Alice Mary Howells. sister of the bride. Mr. D. J. Evans, of Neath, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. At the organ was Mr. T. Hopkin Evans, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), con- ductor of, the Neath Choral Society, a cousin of the bridegroom. At the half-yearly meetings in connection with the West Glamorgan and Carmarthen English Baptist Association, held at Sard is, A large number of delegates attended from the area governed by the association. la the afternoon a conference was held, pre- sided over by Rev. T. Davies, Bridgend. Rev. T. M. GWYDe Owen (Llanelly) opened a discussion on "The war, and after; our duty and our opportunity." The Rev. H- C. Mander {Swansea), Rev. Caenodyn Rhya (Swansea) and others coiraribu:ed to the dio- cussion. A tea was held after the con- f-civnee, which was a very enjoyable feature of the day's proceedings. The Bev. Pug-.i B-.ivfcn proposed, and Mr. Harold Parsons seconded-, 6 vote of thanks to the Sardie Church for the admirable manner in which they provided for the delegates. The lk v T P. Uoyd, pastor cf the inviting church, replied.—A public meeting was held in the evening at which a good number were present. A letter from Rev. Jame-3 Owen. Swansea (president), explaining Ms inability to attend, the Rev. T. P. Lloyd presided. The principal speakers were Rev. T. Davies (Bridgiend) and Rev. H, C. Mander (Swan- sea). The Rev. T. Davies dealt at some lengthy with hoane missions in West Gla- morganshire. The Bev. H. C. Mander dealt with tira subjofrt < f Christian joy. The meet- ing terminated with the usual votes of thanks, the delegates testifying to the en- joyable time ispent in Rosolven.

I TAIBACH. I Since Margam has taken over its own lighting there is a distinct improve- ment in the illumination of several busi- ness premses, and also in the public Ii lighting. We regret to record the death of Mrs. M. Mort, wife of Mr. Richard Mort, of Park- street, who died last week at the age of 50. The deceased was a member of a. well- known Taibach fcimily, and leaves a. widower and family to mourn their She had been ailing for some time. The funeral, which took place on Saturday at the Chapel of. Ease, was Largely attended. The, April election will soon disturb the serenity of Taibach. We understand that a contest is practically certain in the Central Ward. The two retiring members are Messrs. William Lewis and Henry Davies, both of whom intend offering themselves for re-election. Their prospective opponent is Mr. Daniel Wel- lington, who is coniing out as an Inde- pendent candidate. Mr. Wellington has already been a member for several years, but was unsuccessful in being returned ]ast year. Mr. Lewis is also a member of many years' standing and is an ex- chairman of the Council, being the first workingman to occupy that position. Mr. Henry Davies was elected three .years ago, 60 that this will be his first retirement. There is every prospect of a keen fight. We regret to announce the death of Miss Sarah J. Mliinwaring, which took place at I Brookside Cottage, Brombil, Margam, at the age of 31. She was th-e-daughtet of Jane Mainwaring and the 1a.t'6 Mr. Morgan Mainwaring. Arriving home from London nearly two years ago, she had been con- fined to her bed ever since. Her patience in her trying iiliness was maj-velioufi, and spoke eloquently of her meek and refined nature She loved the bei-utiful and the good, her ruling passion being music. De- ceased possessed a beautifully sweet voice, ¡ and had sung much at various concerts. She had been for some years a member of Mr. F. Joshua's choir at the F.M. Mission Halli. Neath, also of the East End London Mission Choir, where the last five years of her life were speut previous to her home- ooming. At each place she was a favourite chorister, and her many friends will regret to. hear that one so young and bright has been taken away. She was buried at Mar- gam Churchyard. The service it the house was conducted by the Rev. J. E. Rees, pastor of Grove-place C.M. Church, Port Talbot. The Rev. Z. P. Williamson officiated at the church and graveiade in his usual impres- sive and comforting manner. Four mem- bers of Groes C.M. Church, of which she was a member, acted as bearers, and a large number of people followed her body to its last resting-place. "Tile chief mourn- ers were ;-MrfI. Jane Mainwaring and Mr. John Mainwaring (mother and uncle), M.r and Mrs. Griffith Ma.inwa.ringfother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Win. David, Portheawl (sister ■and brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Way (sister and brother- in-law), Mr. and Mrs: Edgar John (sister and brother-in-law), Mrs. and Mr. Richards. Swansea (aunt and*"cousin), Mr and Mrs. George Morgan (aunt and uncle), and many others. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes.

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS* t. Vint's Palace, Neath, L The maruigeu ui ,<1:8 -faiaoe, XNeata, ,iii to be congratulated on the excellence of (the bill of faxe served to the public during the present week. A. pleasing experiment-- and one that has been cuoc&asiul-is the increase in talented variety turns. First and foremost we have that celebrated actor, ilr. Sinclair Neill, with a full London com- pany, including Miss Aace Miller, present- ing David Garrick" and Long Live the King," a romantic episode full of brilliant comedy. The Three Scarps," a trio <it \ooil comedy entertainers from America, are a great hit, whilst Martin Henderson, a blind musical genius, gives some marvellous selections on the piano and English concer- tina. Wilton and Howard present The Barrister," a^ketch full of laughter-provok- ing situations; Cs. Carina, the Belgian an.mal mc.-and Arthur Thomas, a tc?al comedian, are aJeo great favourites. Jnl addition there aro two splendid ?Ims. The great attrition for next week is the Bel-; gian Band, introducing vocal and instru- mental selections, under the direction of Paul Cambier, Ghief d'Orchestra au Palais d'Ete BniS8er.ee. This will be their first ap- pearance in South Wales. Other artistes include Lilly Butler, the comedy girl; Spy- mour Collins, a local favourite in his latest successes as the bronze coon; Maud Waiau a.nd Barry Ono, in a new patriotic act, "A Place upon the Map"; Brame, in a smart pot-pourri speciality; and Lee Vidroe. a wonder on wheels, with Leonie, the juvenile marvel. It is interesting to note that dur- ing kust Thursday evening's performance <-f "Cinderella," Mr. Edwin Gilley, the popular manager, made an eloquent appeal for a collection towards the funds of the Music Hail Ladies' Cuild and Orphanage, and a sum of CZ 13ft. lOd. was collected by the artistes. _6.. New Theatre, Port Talbot. 1 k .<.n n K Vlll« T JVt il!leeBrS..11.aTl1Ul,\¿''Ci aiiu axwuiu .&.IV.&e;I. Lucky Durlfam" Company pay a welcome return visit to the New Theatre, Pot Ttilbot this week with "Leah Kleschna." 11!play is spiOididly mounted, and is brimful of intensely dramtic incidents, theso feittiree, together with the brillian: acting, makes the piece very enjoyab.< The caste is aji exceptionally strong- gtu and includes Mr. Stanley Bedwell, V., Louis Hector, and Miss Marguerte Cel:if who are supported by a. number of W" seasoned membere of the profession. Th difficult role of Kleschna is cmooeesfu: taken ty Mr. Stmley Bedwell; 3Lr. Leu Hector. a:o. Paul Sylvaiue, impresses tb audience greatly; and Miss Margueri, Gallier ae Leah JQesohna. proves a highly capable actress. The other puts are well sustained by Mr. Graham Pockett as Schram, Mr. W. A. Markerey as General Berton, Mr. Dennis Bryan as Favr- Mr. Arthur Leigh ns Reichmau, )(SB Marion Favrcett as Madame Berton, and C aire Berton. Next week the great detective play, Raffles," will be produced. This great attraction is at present being played to crowded houses uuain u^uiv^atre, London. (See advt.)

Councillor T. Rankin, of Liverpool, the prospective Uniooiist candidate for the East Toxtcth Division, has enlisted as a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Mr. cSiUi&Ei ,§ednM>nd» JLP, feir Ea«t__Tyrone: and son of Mr. John Redmond, has joined j tdle cadet 003310 of Who Izieh Brigade, i

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MARKETS. I BUTTER. I Cork, Thursday.. First, 0; second, 120; third, 0; fourth, 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 0; choicest boxas. 0; choice, 0; fresh butter, 125. j CORN. I < Bristol, Thursday. j English wheat in moderate supply and irm at last week's price, 58s. to 59s. per quarter; foreign in fair demand, and values practically unchanged. Grinding barley in good request at about late rates. Maize steady, witnout change. Oats firm, and some descriptions sixpence dearer. CATTLE. London, Thursday. Arrivals of both beasts and sheep were l sf very small* extent, and paseed off slowly at nominally unchanged prioes. j Total supplies: 110 beasts, 20 6heep, 5 I cows. i DO:WS. Bristol, Thursday. I Boef in short supply; best descriptions 52s. to 846., secondary 77s. cwt.; moder- ate show. Sheep, best downs 10d., light wethers 9-id., heavy 9 £ d., ewes 8d. to 8d. per lb. Pigs, moderate supply; baooners L2s. 3d .( porkers lis. 9d. score. Thousand store cattle sold about late rates. Milch sow trom 21.5 up to f34 each. MEAT. London, Thursday. Beef, Scotch long 5s. 4d. to 5s. 6d., short is. 6d. to 5s. Sd.; English 5s. 2d. to 5s. 3d.; Irish, including Birkenhead killed, 56. to is. 3d.; Argentine, hindquarters 5s. to 5s. td., fore is. 4d. to 48. 6d. Mutton, Scotch begs 5s. lOd. to 6s. 2d., wethers 5s. 2d. to i5. 6d., ewes 4s. 6d. to 4s. 8d.; English wethers 5s. to 5s. 4d., ewes 4e. 4d. to Is. Sd.; New Zealand 3s. 8d. to is.; Dutch tegs 5s. to 5s. 4d.; River Plate 3s. 7d. to is. 8d. Veal and pork steady. j METAL. n-n_- ixmaon, x nureaay. Copper firm, turnover 250 tons, 631 to 63i cash, 63g to 641 three months. Tin firm, 178 to 178A cash ,1564 to 157 three months. English lead, 20; foreign, 191 to 191. Spelter, 391 to 401. Middleabro' Iron, 56s. 4d. cash.

RAILWAY DEMURRAGE CLAIM. In the King's Bench Divisional Court Justices Rowlatt and Shearman had before them the case of the London and North Western Baiiway Company v. Jones, which was an appeal by the plaintiff from a judgment of Judge Bryn H-oberts, sitting at the Swansea County Court. Mr. Eustace Hills appeared for the appellants, and Mr. A. Parsons, for the defendant. Mr. Eustace Hills said the matter arose out of a claim for demurrage against Mr. John Jones, a contractor, of Gorseinen. It was in respect of the detention of some railway trucks in which the company had conveyed road metal for the defendant. The claim was for three days' demurrage for the detention of the railway com- pany's trucks. The claim amounted to £ 2 15s. 6d.. this being at the rate of Is. 6d. a day. The county court judge gave judgment for M 17s., this being at the rate of Is. a day, which he regarded as a reasonable charge. Counsel for the railway company argued that the Is. 6d. a day was reasonable, and that judgment should have been for the amount claimed. After long lecal argrunenU the Court ftIoo served its judgment.

Mr. Sydney J. Hanson, who secttre4 biit second mate's ticket at a recent examina- tion, was coached by Messrs. B. and J. Har- ris, Navigation School, 56. OdorcWtnet. Swansea.

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