The Cambria Daily Leader

CARNIVAL & SPORTS. Red Letter Day at Pontardawe. The Peace celebrations were brought to a close at Pontardawe on Thursday with a carnival and sports, held under the aus- pices of the Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors. Prior to the Sports the school children were entertained to tea in their respective schools, and sub- sequently marched to the Recreation Ground. The Carnival left the Public Hall at five o'clock. It was headed by the Boy Scouts in charge of Scoutmaster Excell and Scoutmaster Dickens, and the Alltwen Band, conducted by Mr. Ben Ivor Davies. Then followed the competitors in various characters for the sports. The judges were:—Foot races: Messrs. J. C. Davies, Tom Rapsey, Capt. Colson, Capt. Harold Jones, Iiut. Bryn Edwards. Am- bulance: Mr. E. Bridges and Sergt.-major G. T. Davies, D.C.M. Carnival: Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Thompson Davies and Miss H. Thomas. Starter: Mr. D. M. Evans, Ystalytera. Field managers: Messrs. W. A Thomas and Phil Hopkin. Chairman of committee: Mr. D. W. Rees. Secretary: Mr. H. G. Davies. Treasurer: Mr. Roger H. Thomas. LIST OF AWARDS. I Carnival group: Clydach' "Fire Bri- gade." Best- fancy dress for gents: 1, divided between Edwin Jones and W. A. Mines. Best faasy dress for ladies: Doris Gri- ffiths. Best fancy dress for girls under 14: 1, divided between Winni Howells and Ade- laide Maxted; 2, divided between Netta Gwilym, Ethel Maunder and Gertie John. Best fancy dress for boys: 1, Divided between D. W. Rees and D. Parkhouse; 2, divided between Graham Rees and Leslie Davies. 100 yards boys' race: 1, J. Wilfred Lewis; 2, Sidney Lewis; 3, John Rees. 100 yards' race for Scouts: 1, C. Mason; 2, W. Eaton. Quarter-mile open handicap: 1, Fred Vaughian, YstaJyfera; 2, G. O. Evans, Cly- dach. Ladies' three-legged raoe. Miss James and Miss Hughes. Half-mile open handicap: 1. Bryn Davies, Birchgrove; 2, G. O. Evans, Cly- dach. High jump: W. R. Shute. Ambulance competition: Cwmtwrch, who were awarded 174 points out of 200. HIt yawls open handicap: J, Fred Vr.Tig- Jian, Ystalyfera; 2, Herbert Joseph. Tug-of-war: Skewen No. 4. Sack race: 1, Nat Edwards; 2, Capt. H. Jones. i Relay race: A If Joseph's team. The Pontardawe Scouts gave several ex- hibitions. At the close of the sports there was a ¡ big display of fireworks which illuminated I the valley for miles.

THE RHONDDA CASKET. On a silver casket which was intended for the late Lord Rhondda, and was on Thursday presented to Sybil, Vicountess Rhondda, by the Mayor of Merthyr Tyd- vil, shields illustrated the sinking of the Lusifcuada, from which the late Viscount and his daughter were rescued, and, other scenes connected with his life. The casket also contains a fine portrait of Lord. lUwindda, with his coat of arms, and riews of the Cambrian Collieries and of the Houses of Parliament. The Royal Cambrian Lodge of Free- KiamonA preeented the Dowager Lady Rhondda with the gold jewel of her late husband, ho was Past Grand Senior Warden of England

NEW FIELD MARSHAL. I .1 The King fliaa been pleased to make Sir Henry Wilson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, a Field Marshal of the British Army. This announcement was made last night by Mr. Lloyd George at a dinner given in honour of Sir Henry on Thurs- day night, in uhe Guests' Room of the Houee ¡)f Coannwnfi. ilr".o.co was » distinauislijvl rnf-herinar. i

j CAR ACCIDENT. I -————— ———— Serious Mishap in Walter Road. Mr, John Lewis, the well-known Swan- sea timber merchant, of Arfryn House, Cromwell-street, Swansea, and members of his family, were the victims of a dis- tressing motor car mishap in Walter-road on Thursday evening, as a result of which Mr. Lewis's siter-in-law. Mrs. Clemento wife of a farmer at Llanwrda, lies seri- ously ill in the Swansea Hospital. At about 6.20 p.m. Mr. John Lewis was driving along Burman-street into Walter- road. He was accompanied by Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Clement (who was on a visit to Swansea), and his nephew, Mr. Saunders Lewis, of 1, rfynone Villas. As the car turned into Walter-road a tram-car was coming down. Mr. Lewis tried to get the car across the road and clear the rails, but failed to do so. The car driver, seeing the danger, applied the I lectric brake, but he, too. was unable to avert the crash, and the tram ran into the centre of the motor-car, swinging it com- pletely around. The impact caused all four occupants to be thrown into the road and they were taken into a near-by house, where Dr. Cameron attended them. Mr. J. S. Lewis and Miss Lewis were found to be suffering from only slight shock, and were able to go home soon afterwards, but Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Cle.ment were in a worse condition, and the motor ambu- lance was summoned to take them to the Hospital. It was found that the cuts in Mr. Lewis's case were superficial and that he had sustained only slight concussion, and he was sent home in the ambulance. He has had a good night. Mrs. Clement, however, was the worst sufferer, her injuries consisting of a scalp wound, abrasion of the right eye, and con- t.-tission. She was detained for observa- tion. On inquiry at the Hospital on Friday morning our reporter was informed that Mrs. Clement was as well as could be ex- pected.

I KING'S COLOURS. I db- I Silk Union Jatk for All I Battalions. The King has; approved, says an Army Coiincil Instruction, of the presentation of a silk Union Flag to each Service, Young Soldier, Graduated, and Garrison Battalion of the Regular Army, to each second and third line Territorial Force Battalion, to each T.F. unit which has served as infantry, and which under its normal organization is not entitled to a guidon or colours, and to each Battalion ¡ of Oversea Troops, Rifle Battalions ex- cepted, which has served abroad during the war. Tll,- King has commanded that these Flags, which will represent the King's Colour, are to be consecrated and to be granted all the salutes and cmnplimellts authorised to be paid to Colours. Battalions which are entitled to ilags and which were serving in France in the early part of 1919 have already received them. I lags ror the remainder are in course of manufacture, and when readv will be distributed to the Commands in which the Battalions were raised for pre- sentation.

TINPLATE TK DE. I Arbitrators to Sit at swan:¡.1 The Labour Gazette for the current month reports that employment in the tinplafce trade was good duiing the pre- vious month. 'and thait the number of mills working were about MI per cent more than in June, 1918. Returns from firms employing 9,674 workpeople in June. 1919, showed that there ras a decrease of 11 per cent, in the total number ont- ployed compared with June, 1913. The exports of tinned and galvanised plates and sheets m June amounted to 31,6H9 tons. This is 68,372 tons less thon in June, 1913, and should supply food for thought to both employers and employed. The result of the recent ballot vote taken by tinplae workmen ;n reference ¡ to the agreement mad e between their em- ployers and their representatives at the Industrial Council will be made known r at a meeting called for to-morrow (Satur- day) at Swansea. The arbitrators who are to decide on the claim of the workpeople for 121 per cent, additional war bonus will sit at Swansea on Monday next to hear evi- dence. Mr Marlay Samson will preside.

ABERAVON M.P. II A I/ondon correspondent telegraphs: MAjor J. Edwards, D.S.O., M.P. for Aberavon has again been mentioned in despatches for gallantry in the last advance. He was warmly congratulated I on Thursday night. I a 1

LATE MRS. J. F. STEPHENS. I Tbe funeral of M. J. F. Stephens, ct Ooaiageby," Eden-avenue, Swansea, took i place on Thursday afternoon at Cockett Churohyard. The Hcv. J. W. Jones (Vjcar of Cockett) and the Bev. W. J. Morgan (Wesley Ohapel) officiated. The funeraJ wag private and attended only by relatives, amongst whom were: MT. J. F. Stephens (huesband), Mr. Edward Stephens, Mr. H. B. Gaoz, Mr. K. W. Vergette, Lieut. B. a. Veryette, and Mr. J. 8. Yergette. There was a wealtbol. flowers sent from: Husband and children/ Alice, Louisa and Bob. Harry and Gertie, Bertie, Jock and Peg, Lena, Marjorie and the twins, Edwin and Annie, Lilian, Charlie and little Meg, Mr. and Mj*. H. Higman, Nancy, Mies M. H. Evans, Agnee and Jim, Josie and Gwen, Mr. and Mrs. Herrma.nn Morgan, Bey. amd Mrs. W. J. Morgan and family, the Trustees of Wesley Chapel, the members of the Society Class, Wesley Chapel, Mr. and Mr*. Emlyn Lewis and family, "Glynteg," the staff of the Swansea Employment Exchange, Mend and Florence Lewis, Mrs. Evans and Tom, 6, ftoeehill-ternace, Elsie and Nellie, Xre. Lovat Owen and Vera, and R, M. Crawford. The funeral arrangements were carried oat by Mee&re. P, 0, Jones and J Son.

COKE FOR uNo. 11" DOWNING STREET 1. While the Miners' delegates were proceeding to No. 10 Downing Street, to confer with the Premier yes- terday. a load of fuel pulled up outside No. 11—Mr. Bonar Law's residence. The rumour got about that the cart contained coal, but investigation showed that the consigtimen t was one of coke. (Photo, N.I.)

"JOY FLYING" AT SWANSEA. —AS WE FORSEE IT

< BUY A HUT! .——— 0 ———— Housing Exhibit in the Police Court Yard. Swansea people will soon hare the op- portunity of examining the pros and eons, uf f1\Q demobilised army hut as a solu. tion to the army problem. One of the huts, converted to the requirements of l'ivil life, is now being erected by the Government as an exhibition in the old Police Court yard. behind the Swansea Guildhall, and the work of putting it to- gether is being eagerly watched. The hut, when complete, will include a iarge living room, 15ft. by 12ft., a parlour, three bedrooms, scullery, bathroom and usual offices. The cost of the but from tho Government, in its original form, is abcxjit £ 100, and the cost of conversion, drainage, etc., will bring the total up te alout £4.50. WHAT YOU GET FOR 1450. 1 It may be felt that t450 is an excessive amount for a hut, but Mr. Morgan, the borough architect, pointed out that the cost of an ordinary house of the same ac- commodation would be at least £300.. There are no roads provided for in the hut estimate of £ i50. but it is felt that these would not be required on the out- skirts of a town. The drainage would be complete on up-to-date lines.

I DRAMATIC SCENE. There was a dramatic scene at the Lille Court-martial when the man Richard, who is accused of the betrayal of M. Jacquet of Lille and others who had aided the Allied so ldiers to escape, burst into tears and declared his readi- ness to confess everything. He avowed his complicity in the handing over of M. Jacquet to the Germans, but declared he only did this because he was threatened with a revolver and beaten. Richard then related how he drew up a list of 85 persons and" took it to the head of the German police, after which, seeing they could get no more out of him the Germans condemned him to six yeam, bwd labou-r. The trial was again adjournedReuter.

WHAT FOR? I BEUNOS AIRES, Wadne-sdaf z, (re- ceived Friday).—The newspaper La Rasson declares some Nations, particu- larly South American, are preparing to increase their armaments.

I Who is it ? A parcel from Malta, containing halt a dozen photos, similar to the one pro- duoed, and addressed H. Pridmore, No. 15, Street. Swansea, South Wales, Eng- land; has been left at Tawe Lodge. As there id no one in the institution of that name, they are anxious to finfl the owner.. Application should = be made to Mr. Brinley Davies, Tawe Lodge, Swansea.

SLIPPED ON A PLATE. I Swansea Valley Works Accident. John William J ones (62), of Godre- graig, Yetalyfera,, a. rollerman at the Bryn Works, Ynyemedw, slipped on an iron plate at the works on Thursday, sustaining injuries to- head and a frac- tured thigh, which necessitated his being taken to the Swansea Hospital, where he was detained.

I BRYNSIENCYN. The Rev. John Williams (writes Beadioomber" in the Daily Ex- press") is a man after his own heart. Fresh from his vigourous campaign in Wales he oame to, London with the avowed intention of seeing the Premier. A group of members in the lobby yester- day morning asked him if he had suc- ceeded. Succeeded—of course I did. I made bim ask me to lunch-I am off there now, J

BULGARIA. The Peace Treaty I Nearly Ready. I PARIS, Friday. According; to the "Excelsior," the Peace Treaty with Bulgaria is nearly com- pleted. The terms, it is understood, provide for a decrease of Bulgaria's pre- sent territory, the payment of an indem- nity in the shape of reparation which would amount to just over a milliard of francs, and the greatest portion of which would go to Rumania. Serbia, and Greece. The Journal regrets that the Allied Governments, tmrd?ned with more pres-I sing and more serious anxieties, Sliolli?l? have treated Bu!gnna with more con- sideration than her double crime haa merited. The paper is particularly gorrv that severer control is not being exer- cised over Bulgaria's disarmament, and that she has been left part of the Dob- rudja, ceded to Rumania in 1913. The "Journal" also deplores the fact that Bulgaria's claim should have found supporters among the Entente Powers.

HINWOD'S CENTURY. I 4 team of officers from Park Wern Hospital met a Swansea Eleven, and an interesting game resulted. J. Hinwood and W. J. Bancroft, jun., batted splen- didly for Swansea, the former obtaining a fine century. The innings closed for 185 for one wicket, Bancroft, jun., hav- ing compiled 73 not out in good style. The Officers replied with 167, and lost by 18 runs. An old Swansea player in Dr. Edgar Reid re-appeared, and scored 45 for the Officers. Scores:— SWANSEA. J. Hinwood, b Thomas 106 W. J. Bancroft, jun., not out 73 W. D. Hayward, not out 6 Extras 0 Total (for 1 wkt) 185 PARK WERN OFFICERS. McBride. b R. S. Bancroft 6 W. E. Thomas, b W. Orchard 18 Bucquefc, run out 5 G. Thomas, run out 33 Clem Lewis, b Orchard o Dr. E. Reid, b Hinwood 45 Cranswick, b Hinwood 51 Allanson, b Hinwood 0 Jones, b Hinwood 6 Durand, not out 0 Webber, b Green 0 Extras 3 Total 1677 Result of cricket match played on Thursday evening between Bryncoch and Skewen on Dyffryn groundsBrvn- [coch, 35; Skewen, 16 for 9 wkts.. declared.

NURSE Sl OT. ——— 1 Porter's Discovery j Outside Hospital. I A Liverpool Sensation. LIVERPOOL, Frlday. Late on Thursday night the porter af; David Lewis Northern Hospital, Linr. i pooŒ, hearing shots, went outside and found lying on th-- footpath near the door Alice Kate Jones, a member of the nursing staff at the Institution. 8h9 was carried into the hospital and pro- < nounced dead. A Canadian soldier has "been detained in connection wiifch the affair. Nurse Jones had been connected with the hospital a number of years, and had just passed e^aminatioti and bec-ame a, member of the staff. She was 30 years of I STORY OF FIRST MEETING. A detained soldier hari served at ttis front, and last year lie was brought to the hospital and treated for shell shock. Thus the couple meL, for the first time. On roYeng: ti'>e soldier was sent to Canada, but a few wcj?ks ago he turned up in civilian attire and asked, after Nurse Jonps. Recently, in company with another man, he had hung about the hospital watching the door. Yesterday Nurse Jones had her usual day off, and was returning to the hospital when 6he was shot. CANADIAN SURRENDERS. The soldier surrendered to a policeman in the street. An empty six chambered revolver was found in a side street, where he told the police he had thrown it.

CLYDACH FATALITY. Hitcher-off Run Over by 40 Trucks. Wlnle employed as a hitcher-off under- ground at the C'lyckicili Merthyr Colliery, Clyde-cli, at noon on Thursday, Joseph Griffiths, about ] 7 years of age. was run over by a journey of about 40 coal trucks, -and was killed instantly-.

MEMORIAL SERVICE. Collection for Gower Holiday Horn6 At the memorial service to be held at ( the Albert Hall,. Swansea, by the Bit Badge League on Sunday next, tl>»- collection is to be devoted to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund in special relation to t.he scheme of holidays for orphans in1 Go vver,

UNCONTROLLED HORSES. A labourer name.d. Charles Barrow (26), of the Ma, Blaickpilfl, wa4g fined Sis. Swansea, Police Court oil Friday for causing • an obstruction on tho Mumbles-road byi dri ing seven hordes and not keeping them: under proper Control on Jujy 2nd. I>efendi&nt, who waa to have appeo-i-eal at the court on Friday last, said he mitsetl the train, so cotiM not come.

I MISSING EX-SOLDIER. The Swansea Poliee have received in for. mation that William Watts, a demobilised soldier, hris bocn missing from bis homo. 16, B.ieharde-on-ro'ad, Swansea, since the 20th inst. His description follows: Age, 49: height, 5ft. &ins.; medium build, fresh com. plexion, wearing grey suit, dark trilby hat. black lat-e-iip bo-ots, and khaki socks.

THE 6s, INCREASE. I Are rotail&rs of coal entitled to charge the 6s. per ton increase from July 21st.on1 stocks accumulated in yards, premises and" railway sidings before tlla t date? The question was aked by Mr. Cr-1 Thorne in the Hous? of Commons yp.?pr? day, and Sir Hanior Greenwood, who re- plied said it was not practicable to dis-. criminate between deliveries after July] 2ht from weight and etoc-ks. Thil; would'i also be the oa.se if, and when, a reduction^ of colliery prices take place. 1

A MINER AND MR. GOUGH. I ——— To the Editor. Sir,—May I through your well-known, paper, having read many of Mr. Gough's; criticising letters re miners' wages andfc work, ask him a few questions, as I be, lieve, through him writing what he hat* lately, there is trouble in store: < 1st Has Mr. Go ugh ever worked as a4 miner, or is he a miner through books¡ and 'papers ? 2tmItAs he prepared to try and be miner for only one week ? 3rd-l wonder would he then be ætisfiÐCr; for the money he would receive to an&wei; the work he had been domgp Who did answer in the hour of need t. the country's oall better than the miners fZ Yet when Peace Day was celebrated, a 11 other Trade Union men were paid for the. day. Did the miners get it? No. When-; ever a miner gets a rise in wages, they; want to rise everything-even the laces of your boots! Whenever another trade gets an advance, there i6 nothing mora heard of it. I'm a miner since boyhood, and am at present a colliery repairer; my wages for a full week is a few pence short of S5 for! a family of three., I know off a tin worker not a stone's throw from my house who worked four turns, wages X7 3s., age 19. Good luck to him I ooy. sfnd every other z tin worker.-Y ouro: etc., j Ce(: i 1-i-0,-td Wm John Richards. Cecil-road, Gorseiiiooi.