The Cambria Daily Leader

PEACE SPORTS. I Keen Competition at Pontardawe. • .1 < In oontiuvmgi<m of t? Peace oblebveti?ons here was & splendid attendance at the Recreation Ground, Ponta,-rdawe, Wed- leediay. Mews. D. J. Daniel and Percy fopkin were the secretaries. Awards:- v- 80 yarde sprint for boys under 10: 1, Tom Brans, Alltwen; 2, Dawid John Da vies. Lilt-wen; 3. David Jones, Alltwen. ] 80 yards sprint for girls under 10: 1, Hilde. t-ii-omms, Alltwen; 2, Christdane Davies. Allt- veil; 3, G. -N'osta Griffiths, Alltwen. Catch the Train" race, 80 yards, for 1, Ethel Biibba, Pontajxiawe Girls; 2, ;< L.jdia Brooke. H.E. School; 3, Agnes Pateir- fQn. H.E. School. 30 yardi thre-e-legged mze for girls: 1, Xellie Williams. Rhos. and Maggie Davits. ufaor); 2, Ra-bel Evans, Alltwen, and Jennie Lie yd, Allfc-wen. 120 yard* for boys 10-12 yearn: 1, Stanley James, Kilos; 2, Bob Williams, Alltwen; 5, Herbert Aldrido, Pontardawe Boys. SO yards for girls 1,0-13 years: 1, Annie Williams, Alltweo; 2, Jlcrfudd Evans. Rhoe: ? i. Aioifyild. Levies, Alltwen. 80 yards sack race for boys: 1, Sidney Lewie, Alltwen; 2, Dd. P. Williams, Alltwen: 5, Evan J. Ricltard, Alltwen. 80 yzlrds skipping race for girls: 1, Eunice Dairies, H.E. School; 2, Lydia Brooks, R.E. School; 3. Editu Williams, H.E. School. 00 yards rhread the Needle" girls' race: < l. Eunice Davies, H.E. School; 2, .Nellie Williams, Rhos. Long jump. boys: 1, Brinley Davios; 2, Patrick Millea; 3, Johnny Morgan. 2M yards for boys 12-14 years: 1, Edward Jenkins, H.E. School; 2, Dan Davies, Poat- arda-we' Boys; 3, Patrick Mdllea, H.E. School. 50 yards for children under 7 years: 1, Eric Roberts; 2, Haydn Thomas; 3. Xancy Alltwen Ir.4ante. Belay race: 1, H.E. School; 2. Pontardawe Boyc; 3, Alltwen. Lcng Jump for girls: 1, Mabel Evanu, Alitwen; Z, Lydia Brookes. 130 yards for girls, 12-14 years: 1, Eunice Davies, H.E. School; 2, Mabel Evans. Allt- wen; 6, Nina Levies, Alltwen. 100 yards ap-eii lor boys up to 16 years: 1, Ernest Williams, Hhos; 2. Lslv/vn Beynon, H.E. School; 3. John Bees, Alltwcii. 100 yards '■■pen for girls; Lucretla Morgan, li.E. i^jhooi; 2. MAbel Evans, All-- 9 wen; J, Agnes Patterson, H.E. School. Chariot race, 00 yards: 1, H.E. School. Tug-of-war for toam of eight from each I (school: 1, Pontrrdawe Boys. I F-anry dreus coftumc.—Boys: Stanley Daviee, PontardaN-,e Boys; girls -.May Bowen, Higher Elementary. Potato race: 1, Eunice Davlee, H.E. School; Z. Mabel Evans, Alltwen; 3, Lydia Brookes, 11. E. School. H1 ?h jump for boys: 1, Ted Jenkins, Ehoe; 2. Arthur ilathia.s, H.E. School.

SWANSEA VOCALIST. I Flics May Harries Married I at Ebsnezer. 11 I On Thursday morning a very quiet wftfl- ) <1]!1: took place at the Kbem-zer Chapel. when Mr. Stanley Davies, son of the late Mr. D. L. and Mrs. Davies, Richmond- road, who lias 'been recently demobilised arid who had attained the rank of captain, j; was married to Miss May Harries, daugh- tir of Mr. Harries, of 54, St. Helen's-road, the district manager of the Swansea G. for the Liverpool Victoria Friendly society. itLss names is well known as the lead- iiij' lady with the Swansea Amateurs, and 'I her services have always been readily to all good causes in the town. if The Rev. W. Jmiies officiated, and the organist, Megan Glantawe, played the "weeding march. ,> The married couple immediately after ■; the ceremony left for Bournemouth, where the honeymoon will be spent, with the ■" test wishes from a large circle of friends. MThe presents were numerous and costly, jIf and show the popularity in which the couple were held in the town.

e LADY. I SKE" LADY. I Ë Funeral of the Late Mrs. I ? Blackmore. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Danygraig of Louisa Jane, wife of Mr. William Blackmore, Cuba," Skelty- + avenue, who died on Saturday last at the age of 53 years, after a painful illness of considerable duration. The principal mourners were: William Blackmore (husband). William Blackmore (eon), Robert and Redvers Davey (nephews). Wm. Vaughan, Ernest Jones 'and Sydney Blackmore (brothers-in-law), Ryland Thomas (60n-in-law). Others present included Messrs. Jones, Clifford and Gray, also Trevor Thomas. The funeral obsequies were performed by the Rev. W Evans, of st. Thomas's Church, assisted by the Rev. H. J. Stewart, of Skettv. The undertaker was Mr. Joshua Owen, St. Thomas. There was a beautiful display of wreaths from—Father and son, daughter and son-in-law; sifters Jessie and Maud; J. H. Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Leharne; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Llanelly); Mrs. F. M. Austin; Mrs Hansford; Mrs. Stewart; Monica. Joan and Dick; nephews and fiieoes from the Vale; Gwen and Syd.

AT TAWE LODGE. I Big Day to Celebrate Peace. I ÛJa. Wednesday, to celebrate peace, the population of Tawe Lodge and the Cottage age Homes were entertained by his Wor- ship the Mayor. Special dinner was served at Tawe Lodge. Among the Guardians present at this event were Mrs. H. D. Williams (president of the House Committee), Mrs. Kelly. (vice-president), Mrs. Dd. Harris, Mrs. Lowndes, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Gre- gory, Mrs. E. M. Harris, Messrs. George Hanlin. Rees and A. E. Fursland. The Band of the Industrial School, Bonymaen (Mr. Davies. superintendent, and Mr. R. Evans. conductor), played during dinner, and afterwards in the field behind, where various sports had been arranged on the field. in addition to the Guardians already mentioned, were Mr. and Mrs. Bart Cronm, Mr. Dd. Grey (chairman of the Board), Mr. and Mrs. John, Councillor and Mrs. Owen, Coun- cillor and MYs. G. W. Peacock, Mr. a.nd Mrs. Wm. James, Messrs. Watkins, Dew- itt, and E. Phillips. Tea was served on the field, and this ww followed by a concert got up at the instance of Mrs. H. D Williams, Mrs. Dd. Grey and Bart Cronin, and arranged by Mr. Ta-vaom Evans--me of the best concerts ever held at the Institution. At the conclusion, Mr. W. Owen, rising to say a few words, was heartily ap- plauded.. Mrs. H. D. Williams announced that the Ex-Mayor (Aid. Ben Jones), was gning to give Tawe Lodge another treat, similar to the one they had that day. Mr. Peacock supplied ices and' prizes for the various sporting events. The announcement was made that 18lbs. of tobacco had been presented by Mr. F. Morgan, which will be distributed next Saturday.

PROPERTY SALES. I Skewen Ground Rents Sold. j Messrs. John M. Leeder and Son, at the Oa-stle Hotel, Xoath, on Wednesday ccn- tinued the eale of freehold ground rente forming part of the Tennaiit Eetate, and relating to properties at Neath, Skewen, and Aiberdulais, with reversions to the rack rents at the expiration of the leases. Messrs. Whittington and David, Neath, were the solicitors to the vendor. There was a large attendance, bidding was brisk, and in every case the ground rents were sold to the lessees at 25 years' purchase. Yester- day's lote were confined solely to ground rnt., in Skewen. These eold at prices rang- ing from L18 to £ 400, and the fallowing were the principal ones dealt with:— "FmJ1kn.veli," 9, Wern-row, ground rent apportioned £ 3 per annum, lessee Mr. John Thomas, 99 years from 1908, 876. 11, Wern- Toad, ground rent apportioned -65 lie. per a.nnum, lessee ftev. J. Beynon, 99 years from September, 1907, £ 36.16s. "Ashleigh" and Fcrnleigh," 12 and 13, Wern-road, ground rent LS 7s. per annum, lessee Mary Wilcox, 99 years f|om 1906, £ 9i 166.; 14 and 15, Wern-road, ground rent JE3 8s. per i annum, lessee Mr. James Williams, 99 years ?' from 1907, £ 65; 50, 51, 52, and M, Wem-road, ground rent j36 10s. per annum, lessee Mr. S. A. R%3 99 yeaTs from 1911, £ 137 10s. 16, Penraliy-ternace, ground rent -02 2s. 6d., per annum, leseee Mr. Jcseph Jones, 99 years from 1912, £ 53. Glynview" and Maes- wern," Ponraiiy-terrace, ground rent E3 Is. per annum, lessee Mr. RicbaTd Williams, 99 years from 1902, £ 76. Soea. Cottage," Penrally-terrace, ground rent £1 lis. per annum, lessee Mr. David Morgan, 99 years from 1392, LIOS llSe. 74, 75, and 76. Wern- road, ground rent LS 13s. per annum, lessee Mrs. Chick, 99 years from 1902, £ 91 5s. "^Norwood," Wern-road, gro'und rent £ 3 Is. per annum, lessee Mr. W. P. Jenkins, 99 years from 1910, £ 76. The Gables," Wem-road, ground rent LS Nis. per annum, leases Mr. William and Margaret Dtavies, 99 years from 1911, £91. "Tremynfa," Wern- road, ground rent LS 7s. 6d. per annum, let-gee Mr. John "Davies, 99 years from 1911, £.e4. "Gaegløs," Wern-road, ground rent JE6 fcer annum, leseee Ànna. R. Nicholls, 99 years from 1S93, £ 150. Ooedmor," Wern- road, ground rent JE16 per annum, lessee Sarah Powell, 99 years from 1898, £400. 19, ZlI, 21. and 22, Christopher-road, ground rent £ 4 7s. 6d. per annum, lessee Mr. Henry Moa.le, 99 years from 1906, £ 109. 23, 24, and 25, Gfaristopher-Pcad, ground rent L4 per annum, leseee Mr. Thomaa E. Thomae, .£100. 33 and 34, Christopher-road, ground rent apportioned fS Is. 7d., lessee IVOT Widilake, 99 years from I", JE79. Mount Pleasant English Baptist Chapel, Christopher-road, ground rent JM per annum, lee the trustees, 99 years from 1902, JE125. 2 and 3, Winifred-road, ground rent apportioned £ 2 19s. per ann,um, lessee Mr. Job Hopkins, 99 years from 1906, £ 73 15s. 9. Winifred-road, ground rent zES 6s. per annum, lessee Mr. Thomas Morgan, 99 years from 3909, R8,9 ifis. 15 and 16, Winifred-road, ground rent apror- tioned L3 4ib. per annum, lessee Annie Davies, 99 ye.a."e from 19(15, £ 30. 27, 28, and 29, Winifred-road, ground rent £ 3 lis. 6d. per annum, lessees W. and E. B. Chick. 99 yeans from 1907. L-89. 41, Winifred-road, ground rent JM 5s. per annum, lessee Mr. Benjamin Davies, 99 years from 1906, LEI. The sale will be concluded to-day (Thurs- day). GORSEINON. I MT. J. Pugh Williams offer-ed for sale at the Station Hotel, Gorsoirtori, cn iVoon- day, some freehold and leasehold property, situated in Loughor. Two freehold houses, Nos. 3 and 4 Danny- bryri-road, off Altxandra-road; the first was gold to Mr. Davies, the tenant, for E350, the latter was withdrawn at £ 345. Nos. 3 and 5, llontpelier-rcad were withdrawn at X i 71, each. Seven. houøc>s Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9, Richmond-road, were offered, but only No. 6 was sold to Mr. Gush for JE245. Nos. 9 and 10. North-road were withdrawn at 1225 each. Mr. E. J. Hinos was the solicitor;

LETTER OF THANKS. I Mayor of Absravan's Message I to Town. The Town Clerk of Aberavon has re- ceived the following letter from the Mayor:— Llandough Castle, Cow bridge, July 22. 1919. Dear Mr. Thomas,—I don't know how to thank people for all the kindness shown to me on Saturday last. I hope that you and all those who carried out the arrangements so splendidly will accept my grate- ful thanks. The school staff will, I hope, be amply rewarded for all their care and trouble by the sight of those thousands of happy faces. I came home with my heart full of thankfulness and gratitude. The thought that must be uppermost in our minds on such an occasion is the memory of those by whose sacrifice the Saturday's celebrations became possible. I don't know: if you have come across those lines of T*?, which seem to me to express so beautifully what we feel:— They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old; Age shall not wither them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the son And in the morning, We shall remember them. Yours sincerely, Sidney H. Byass. I

I THE CUTTY SAM. I bwansea has an interesting visitor in the renowned old sailing vessel. Cutty Sark, (now known as the Ferreira.) Built in 1869, she won fame as a tea clipper, holding the record, in her day of 363 knots in 24 I hours. (Photo by Chapman.)

THE LABOUR CRISIS. Meeting of the Big Three U at the Caxtan Hall, London. Our pfcture shows the leaders chi the plat- form, Mr. Robert Si-iiillie (Chairman) standing. Bight to left: Mr. Williams, Mr. C. P. Cramp (President of the National Union of Bailwaymen), Mr. Smillie. Second from left, Mr. Goelin. ■ (Photo, N.I.)

-z: THE "CLINCHER CROSS." I Mr. Lawrence Ayton, the well-known professional golfer, writers as follows to the North British Rubber Co., Ltd. I am enclosing details of my score round the old course while playing with Messrs. Cox aikd Walker, two members of the Royal and Ancient. Gold Club, on I Wednesday, Juy 2nd.— I I Out 4 4 8 4 5 4 8 2 4 S3 I In 4 2 2 4 5 4 Total 67 I I I AS usual i played with the "Uimciler Crose" ball, driving on to the twelfth green, wfcioh is about 300 yards long, and holed by putt for a "2." I also holed both short holes in 2." I am sending the score along to you because I feel so enthusiastic, about your balls."

WELSH SUMMER SCHOOL. I To the Editor. I Sir,—May I remind all students who bt. tend attending the above School to do their best to reach Aberystwyth by the 5.28 p.m. train or before, so, as to be in time for the Mayor's reception at the County School? An invitation will be sent to those who have filled their forms of application, but it is to be hoped that other intending students will avail them- selves of this plaeowe.-Yours,- etc., D. Jamas (Defynnog), f Secretary of the Welsh Language I Society, Treherbert. I

MUSIOAL .SUCCESSES. I At the diploma examination held in con- nection with the London Wlege of Music Mies B. A. Davies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mies R. HAe. therllwyd Farm Ma.oM.w? Mun- Davieg dilo. was successful in passing for the aip- loma of A.L.C.M. High credit is due to her in s?tninp 10 marke OTRr the maximum. She is a, pupil of Mi?3 Autne Wa?tts. LR.A.M-. A.R.O.M.. Bridge Bou?%. j?r?tet??

FATHER IS HOME ¡ To the ivdiuor. t Sir.-You ask if anyone the peao&- ful, sunset on. Saturday ? Yes, at Gower. too, at the U Mount." while the children were round the stage (which was, draped by the Union Jack), and they sang uLand of My Fathers." In the background were lovely woods, with an opening ii* the centre, showing in the distance Loughor Sands, with the eim shinring iously on the wtatera, just as if ifuoee gone beyond were ha/pipy too. I can't ex- ponecs it. It was something to be .felt. It was a scene worth fighting for, yea even three anxious years of waiting. Mine hav- ing returned safe, perhaps that is IlOW I could feel so full of gratitude. It was a wonderful picture. The people gathered on the stage lost a most inspir- ing sight. I clon-t think anyone could paint anything near it—The eun just shining in the great beyond. It was surely a little bit of heaven.—Yours, etc., A Mother and Re-united Wife, i k upla-rlivy,4411'

MORE CLASSES THAN II, CLASSROOMS. j Port Talbot County School Report. I A serious report on the position of*, higher education at Port Talbot! was made to a meeting of the ? of Port Talbot County Schools (Aid. J.; M. Smith, J.P., presiding), by the new: headmaster, Mr. D..J. Lloyd, M.A. The children, he said, must be givenj every possible chance to develop on thai ( right lines; they deserved to havaj schooLs not only with sufficient acconiino-? dation, but of such a character that? they would regard them with anectionj for all time. They must be given facili-? ties for physical, mental and social de-| velopment, and be enabled to take an? intelligent share in the corporate activi-' ties of their fellowmen, and trained in, the branches of service which bear moat; closely upon the outstanding industries of their own neighbourhood. Although in; one of the most important metallurgica11 districts in the world, it was a lament- able fact that the children of Port Tal-" bot and Aberavon who desired to pur- sue a higher course were denied thBt privilege simply from lack of accommo-'i dation. Public opinion would soon de-- mand a large school for boys and a large one for girls. MORE CLASSES THAN ROOMS. In past years the work of the County School had been hampered by the diiti- cGlties under which teachers and pupils worked. The present buildings were in- adequate, indifferently heated, badly ventilated, and poorly equipped. Tliei a were more classes than classrooms; no room set apart for a library or for the study of art. There was no assembly hall sufficient to accommodate all the pupils together, and the temporary ex- pedient. of using the gymnasium for morning prayers had many disadvant- ages. There was no provision for metal- lurgical work of any kind, and the chemical laboratory required complete overhauling. The dining room accom- modation was also inadequate. Personally, said the headmaster, he thought the time bad come for building a separate school for the boys and girls, distinct in character and under separate control, as the higher education of boYíó> differed radically from that of girls. ARMY HUT AS LIBRARY. At present both the boys and girte suffered to such an extent that no ad- vanced work was done by any of them. The highest work done was that which an average boy or girl of 16 years could do with reasonable prospects of success. Jj Such a state of affairs was unworthy of them, especially when they realised that the school has not been represented at any of the University Colleges, and for a considerable period no port-mltricula- tion study had been attempted. Sucii defects could only be remedied by years of steady work. He recommended amongst other things (1) to ask the County Council to increase the present grant; (2) to ask: the Council to set up and equip a metal- lurgical laboratory and engineering work- shop; (3) to purchase an army hut for use as dining room or assembly hall, and possibly as a library; (4) hire a school- room to accommodate all the pupils who j pass the entrance examination; (5) install new system of heating and improve the j ventilation. It was decided to submit the report to j. the County Council.. } The headmaster mentioned that there were vacancies for 30 pupils next term. j and he had already received 64 applica- tions. NEW SCIENCE MASTER. The appointment by the Headmaster oSt Mr. J. Stanley Lewis, B.Sc., as eeienea master was approved. Mr. Lewis, who is 27, is a Carmarthen Grammar bchool boy, and graduated at Aberystwyth with let class honours in chemistry. As an undergraduate, he was captain of tUa, College Rugby XV., and vice-captain 44 the Cricket XI. On leaving college h. was appointed science master at 1.1!Ua-1 -oll,v. He had now been demobilised aftor, holding a commission in the S.W.B. For? nine months he wae a prisoner of war im Germany, and during that time he 1:Wio sole charge of a officers' class in a? vanced chemistry.

WAR PRACTICE. Unlicensed Sale of Spirits at Llanelly. Charl es Daniels, Zion-row, Llanelly, was proceeded against at Llanelly on Wednesday for selling intoxicants with- out a lioenoe between May 1st and July 9th. Mr. D. Jennings appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. T. R. Ludford de- fended. Mr. Jennings said the defendant, with- out a licence, sold 22 bottles of whisky"; and brandy to J. G. English, the liceIl of the Cornish Arms, Seaside. As to the' question of how the defendant becama possessed of the spirits, he would like io 6a y Mr. Ludford: You must not go infcat that. The Deputy Clerk: It would be unfair, to do so. i J. G. English said he purchased bottloa of whisky at 10s. per bottle and three of brandy at 14s. 6d. from the defendant. Mr. Ludford: Is 10s. the usual prica, you pay for a bottle of whisky i-No; ij only pay the brewery 6s. 8d. per bottle. • For the defence, Mr. Ludford said tha* defendant, having a small stock ofi spirits, spared a few bottle to English, who was a friend. During the war this was quite a oommon practice, and itv fact there was a regular traffic, a man getting a case of spirits aad veiling a bottle or two to his friends. If everyone, in Llanelly alone who had done this could: be brought to the court the funds realised] would be almost enough to pay thel National Debt. (Laughter.) The Bench fined the defendant 23 amjjj uoeta. r

ON MUMBLES PIER. In consequence of the Dots and! Dashes" concert party failing to fulfil* their engagement on the Mumbles Per His week, Mr. David James, the genial] manager, has with characteristic enter- prise engaged the 11 Alpha concert party; -t\ local combination controlled by A If Thomas, Swansea's inimitable cornedian. A-If, as usual, was in form. Another fav- ourite was Madame Edith Jones-Thomas,i whose rendition of the Pipes of Pan was loudly applauded.

A WELSH INTERNATIONAL. Walter J. Martin, the Newport and Welsh International outside half! has., been awarded the Medal of Honour with.; Silver Palm by the PN8ident of th. French Republic for gallant Md dO tinguished &ervioœ" in the Saloni campaign. Martin, who wrred 96 oomp- ..nt.major. and lat?ar ceived a ccmmiwion, was attached to i 8th South Wales Borderers. and is a.Is? entitled to wear the D.C.M., oonfrne for bravery. Recently he was appointe 60Cretary of the Newport F.C. J

Mr. R. S. Williams, Mansel Cafe, Swanc sea, was the caterer for the Orphans Home's peace celebrations tea, and th quality of the fare provided was the sub-

GET A PAIR OF THESE. I If your feet ache and easy tire; if you have hatid skin or corns under the feet, bunions, flat fset, crowded toes, or weak ankles, get a pair of Joyped Foot Supports, 12s. 6d. per pair, and wear tbern in your boots. Thpy make all the differ- ence.—Rich, the Chemist (Ltd.), Surgical House, 30, High-istxftt. Swansea.

BRASS BANDS. I Saturday's Big Contest at I Pontardulais. Under the auspices of the Pontardulais Town Band, the 18th annual brass band contest of the West Wales Association of Brass Bands will be held at the Bellevue Grounds, Pontardulais, on Saturday afternoon. For the furthering of instru- mental music the annual contest is to the bandsman what the National Eistedd- fod is to the chorister. Twenty-five bands have entered for the events, and in all about 30 band performances will be given. During the war. although the contests were continued, many bands were, through military reasons, sadly depleted of their players, in some cases to such an extent that the bands had to close down. Now, however, the old bands have been resuscitated and new bands formed, so that the strength of the association is quite up to the 1912-13 mark. Conse- quently the contest will be divided into three classes. A, B, and C, in order to give encouragement to bands of whatever class. The items include Rossini's Works." for jB16 and challenge cup, for which six bands have entered. Eleven bands will compete for the prize of tio and challenge cup for the best rendering of Tampa and ten bands will play the test piece Country Life," in which class the prize is £7 and challenge cup.

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