The Cambria Daily Leader

THE TRAMS: PRO AND CON. I Hot Debate at the Council. I A MOTORMAN'S DEFENCE. I At the monthly meeting of the Sv.-aiut i Council oil Wednesday evening, Mr. J. l. Owen, s^aidny on the Tramway Com- mittce minutes, said the committee were determined to do all in their power to get a satisi'actoiy service. Mr. David Williams said he was sui prised to see the advertisement over the name ol the Town ClerK asking 1ur com- plaints.. Mr. T. Merrells &aid the committee had not put the matter before the Council. Had the Council lost all senze of dignity in asking the public to beeonia common informers against the Tramway COlli- ) pany, anu more particularly against tin- mauag?r. lie began to wonder what wav I 1chind it. The committee had gone a,ui. this business in an un-Britisii manner. j They did not know what harm thpy might do a man who had cpeiit tiie greater part ¡ cf his life in the service oi the company. and who was respected by everybody ÍI; {Swansea. As one who knew more than any mem- ber of the Council of the difficulties or the tramway company, he argued that the overcrowding was general. He had travelled that morning in the Under- ground, and they were packed in as tight as they could be. In the train from Pad- dington there were at least 100 women and children in the corridors, and lit* had rewutly found the same state oi things in the Cardiff tralUCUJo. Swuaac;: j was the »aiy town that had increased its car mileage during the war, and he thought that was a credit to the manage- ment. THE GIRL CONDUCTORS. I Proceeding, Mr. Merrells said that no word of appreciation had been expressed by the Tramways Committee of the young girls who were working on the tramcars. These young poople got up at 5 o'clock in the morning, and were walking iioiiR at all hours of the night, when the rest of us were in bed. As a matter of fact, they ware working 70 to bO hours per weeii. xhey did not work those long hours because they wanted to, but because unless they aid the service would have boen shortened. The advertisement the Tramways Com- mitter had placed in the press was nothing more or less than a reflection on the workpeople employed by the company as well as upon the management. There was a mumbling about that the tramways women were not doing their duty. This was one of the cases where the man in the street always thought he could manage better than the fellow doing the job. Aldermen Gwynne and Jaines made gome comment here, whereupon Coun- cillor Merrells said, You don't know what you're talking about." PERSONAL REFERENCES. I Ald. James appealed to the Mayor to put a stop to the personal references. Councillor Merrells: When they inter- ject they're asking for a retort. Continuing, Councillor Merrells said he and a few other members had been on tlui Council long enough to remember the tim, when the Tramways Company and Corpo- ration were at daggers drawn. This was the time when members need to know more than anyone el&e, and they uSExl to go up to London and tell the per- manent officials of the Loval Government .poara how to run the business. As a re- sult of the quarrel with the Tramways Company they went to law and. of oouree. the Corporation lost Since those days there had been a 2novement to bring the two nearer to- gether, and the result had been to the mutual improvement and satisfaction oi both parties. I POWERS OF TRAMWAY CO. I For instance, the Company had a legal right to a 93 years' lease, but by an agree- ment since made they had requited a big term of that. Another mutually satis- factory arrangement was for the Corpora- tion to supply the whole of the electrical energy required by the company. He would advise the new members not to quarrel deliberately with the company. TIley were now going in for a housing fccheme. and they would require a aervioe to the new houses on Town Hill, or the echfciue would not be half successful. As at matter of fact, the company could damn the whole scheme. 1 Following this a passage-at-arms took I place between Aid Matthews and the speaker, and the former said: 1 am here in the interest of the public; you're in the interest of the Tramways Committee." Councillor MerrelLs: I'll make you eat your words before you go back home. I'm I here not for the Tramways Co.. but I'm giving reasons why we should not get to ) trass purposes with the company in the interests of the ratepayers. Councillor Dd. Williams: May I move that this Council stand Adjourned until this day week.P (Laughter). He was not jroing to sit out through Mr. Merrelli,,s eloquence. The Mayor: Councillor Merrells will close soon. (Laughter). U I GIVE THE LIE BACK." I Councillor Merrells: i give the lie back to Aid. Matthews. Before we commence complaining about other people, had we not better look after our own position F lr any ratepayers wanted to indict the Corporation for neglect there were plenty of opportunities. As a rrtatter of fact, a complaint had been made to him by a I working-man that his lavatory had been out of order for six months, and despite I the fact that the authorities had been notified the matter had not been remedied when the complaint was made. Com- plaints could also be made of the bad frlnte of the roads. All this was due to shortage, of men and material. Similarly, the Tramways Co. suffered in a like manner. A protracted discussion ensued on the question of whether the sub-oorainittoe which was appointed to deal wifh com- plaints had not taken upon itself powers that were not accorded it; and whether the advertisement published had been I published with the cognisance of the I Committee. The Town Clerk said he had acted ac- cording to instructions. I Aid. Matthews moved that the minute bo referred back and that the question of overcrowding be considered in con- junction with the inefficiency of the ser- vice, and that the Slib-committee report back to the Committee. Mr. Edward Harris seconded. NOT FRIGHTENED, I Councillor David Williams, replying to I Councillor Merrells, said be was not frightened of the Tramways Co. An op- portunity was coming again for the Council to acquire the undertaking, and he hoped their friends on the Tramways Committee tould see the wisdom ot getting possession of the service. No company came to the town for the bene- St of the town. Let them not be afraid of this opposition. Mr. J. 13. Edwards opposed the pro- position to refer the matter back to the committee. Be believed in forbearance, and he deemed that the committee had lieen precipitate. AA to Mr. Merrells' criticism that the advertisement was un- liritish, he thought it was a British thing to ;ak r?ponsibiiih-, and he I would at once admit that the advertise- ment wa.s his idcu. and he would stick by it. He was quite prepared to call ;> I meeting of the ward he represented to ask whether they should go on with it. I NO VINDICTIVENESS, I Hi ere was no vindictivenees in his action, because he did not use the hants mnch, ;,nel did not know Mr. Dd. James. It was not his wish to do damage to Mr, James, but he was concerned with the ratepayers, not with that gentleman. It the company resented their action and left people behind rather than fill the car. those people would provide evidence to put before the Local Government Board. Mr. Dan Llo:¡d also oppor-od that tV matter be referred back. nnd alluded to complaints of men working at the (loeb. Mr. J. J. Jones and Aid. John Harris were in favour of conciliation rather than police court. REFERRED BACK. I Eventually it was decided that the I minute be referred back, 19 voting foi that amendment and 13 against. A MOTORMAN'S VIEW. 1 A motor-man, who encloses for our in- formation his name and address, sends us a long letter defending the Tram- way Co. employes from attacks. V/e

I SWANSEA HARBOUR Bill. Tho blocking nndion against the Mil- ford Docks and Swansea Harbour Talis lias been put in in order to secure, if pes- sible, unanimity in dealing with Docks and Harbour Bills, as was the case la6t: year with Gas Hiíl".

I A for every Hsme. With the many doubts that assail tho housewife in providing for the food JT- quirements of her family, she mu;-t derive* .r;reat, comfort front her ability- to buy Chymo!, the paiatable super-food, at her! j Chemist's or Stores. Cbvmol assures tit:11, the whole family, i is prr.porly nourished. If some of your ] household are jaded or overworked ] Chymol will give them new energy and I pave breakdown. If you have delicate or fas-t-growicg children. Chymol will build them up st'irdily. If you have convalecK-• cents, to provide for, again Chymol will, prove an invaluable mainstay, coaxing the diffident palate, assuring ready digestion, and quickly putting on flesh and weir; Have Chymol in your home every uiem-j her of your family will be the stronger < and abler, and one might atid kafer, for it. Particulars am f"lthv the Chymol Cnm- Part,. i-z? are I)v fli(,, (71i.vinol still, get & 1" le1. or 2s. 10d. package from your Chemist or Stores that will quickly Ill you why doctors urge everyone to use Chymol to-day.

'NEXT TO NATURAL" ARTIFICIAL I LEGS. Those who have had the misfortune to I lose a limb will learn with joy that the old-fashion clumsy heavy as lead" artificial legs with springs and catgut are I dr>ne for. The Kenny" is lig-ht and tu-.t'iral. See it it Rich, The Chemist, I,fd.. High-street, Swansea.

9 AT THE DOCKS. I KING'S DOCK. I ARRIVALS.—Lewis s 141, Noreoombe ) s 1495 West Italy; Channel Trailer « 284, Rotieii; Strathearn s 2345, scaled orders. t PitiNCE OF WALES DOCK. ARRIVALS—fiudolf s 541. Bordeaux: Per. mia s 27C, Caen" Uranus a 973. Amsterdam; j B 452, Rouen. SAILINGS. -C.ro,ishandr s 327, Rotien;| Skelwith Force is 2h9 Guernsey, Fylla s 455, 'i?!i,rAa ILs IN(F?,o-rce isi '225?27 Bot7,)ane: lf(>ogiand s CaeH; Plosw'ck s 257B0r;üne: Hoogla,nd s 763, Calais. Glonhead 6 994 Havre, NORTH DOCK ARRIVALS.—Jesmond s 88. Carentan: De. vonia a 40, Bidfford: Pine s 121 CarlinEfotd; Mayffowcr s 140, Liverpool Port Tall)ot f ortadown 8 178. Newry: Devcnia s 40. New- .ay. SOUTH1- DOCK. ARRIVALS.—Patricia <s 242. Dublin; Petit- Aut-uste 40. La Uochellc: Kate 86. Brieui; f Dynevor aCstle 111. sea, fish. Gloria. 24. sea, fish. S." 1, L i N i I VE.hSET.S IN RnrER. FaitVnl 92 ATr. iaix windtound; St. Lnu-t rent, 55. Cardiff, windbouna, Chauzy 69, Auray. j

& ? ?CCRNS. CALLOUSES. BLISTER  ?  Acbtng. ARE NO LO.MJJ l; NECESSARY. HERE IS PROOF WHICH NO ONE CAN I POSSIBLY DOUBT. A small packet of Reudel bath s?ltrat?s is all you need. Money back immedi- ately if you are not pleased and fully satisfied with the re6alts. Over a million t?ackc?s have been sold in the past two years, every one with the signed and legally binding guarantee enclosed. The i sale is increasing daily. You will under-I stand why when you see for yourself the i wonderful effects it produces. In packets of coc?enieint sizes and IÜ very low prices, [ from all chemists. Ask them about it. I f'u 7'9'1.'I f¡fi' P. l'.  Ð" t. r f r: rt t, -4 Lt Hi fir r" ¡, ti "1 M!?'? !ML? IfCKfll it lilillb On Foot. Inflamed, Swol- len and Disfigured. Could Not Walk, "I scratched my loot with a piece of wire and then it festered up and broke out in a rash. My foot was much inflamed ar.d-swollen, aloo disfigured Th: itching and burning were often unbearable and I could not sleep. I could net walk. "I r,ent for a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and the irritation was much less. I bought more and used two cakes of Soap and two boxes of Ointment when I was healed." (Signed) Mrs. W. Partridge, Great Pett's Farm, Bridge, Nr. Canterbury, I Kent. Eng. Make Cuticura Soap and Ointment L your every-day toilet preparations. in. Ointment to heai. British Depot: F. Newbery & Sons, Ltd., 27, Char- terhouse Sq., London. Sold everywhere.

ST. DAVID'S DAY. [ The Swansea Cymmrodoiion Society haF, every yeir, for some time past- worjred with -Air. T. J. Rees, Director of Education, in the arrange- ments made for speakers at the schools on St. David's Day celebrations. They will OJ! so again, and on February 28th the- eelebrat ons will tike be- cause St David's D-i r falls on Saturday. On Thursday, the 27th, at 3 p.m.. the poet-preacher, the hcy- Ben Davies, Pant- teg, will preach at Capel Gomer, Rnd at 6.30 the Rev" Ben Davies and R. S. Rogers B.A., will address a public meeting. EATON GROVE, SWANSEA. I lacing south..Excellent Resi- dence for Sale. Possession June 24th, 1919.-Apply John M. Leeder fnd Son, Swansea. EATON GROVE, SWANSEA. I Semi detached Residence, Free- Ro?d, with possession. For Sale at a reasonable price.Apply John M. I Leeder and Son, Swansea., I BRYNMOR CRES., SWANSEA. i, Freehold. Dwelling house for Ii Sale. Possession June. -AI)pt I I T-Yhu M. Leeder and Son, Swansea. I LAN GLAND BAY. I Detached Residence. Tennis Lawn, Garden, Garage, etc. Mod ern Roomy House, plea-santly situ- ated. Possession by arrangement. £ 4,000. Freehold and Copyhold. —Apply John M. Leeder and Son, Swansea ,I LANGLAND BAY. I Commanding Charming Sea and I Land Views. Possession. 1 and 1-3rd Acres. Excellent Accommo- dation. Long Lease. Moderate I Ground Rent.-Apply John M. Leeder and Son, Swansea. WEST CROSS. For Sale with Possession. Free- hold Well-arranged Detached Resi- dence, standing in own matured grounds, which afford seclusion whilst being handy for town or train. —Apply John M. Leeder and Son, j Swansea.

ITh' I.' FOR I 1919 I II THE NEW WOOL ■ H JUMPER AND JERSEY COAT B |I g With Contrast Colliar and Cuffs, B FOR LADIES. I I SIDNEY HEATH I CB BB COLLEGE ST., SWANSEA. VflH r I BECIUTII6 & ELECTRIC I LIGHTING. a SE I W/E beg to notify you that we VV have secured the services of Mr. George Symons. Decorator and I Electrician (late of 1, Walter Road, Swansea), who is taking on the > Management of the above Depart- j ments, and will be pleased to call on you and give Estimates and advice for every description of Decorating, also Electric Lighting. Henry Billings & Sons, Trafalgar Yard, Telephone: Docks 38. Sivansea.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. MATTHEWS-DAVIES. On Wednesday, February 19th, at York-pla-ce Chapel, by the Rev. W. Caesnodyn Rhys. T. J. Davies. of Bonymaen, to Prudence, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs E. Matthews, liafod. 172A2-21 THANKS rOR SYMPATHY. DAVID.—The Family of the late Mr. T. David, of 2. Gianmor-crescent. Upiauds. wiah to thank their nun,erom; friends for I the kind sympathy shown to them in their reeDt sad bereavement; al?o ior ovaI tributes. 172A2-21 DEATHS. THOMAS.—On 19th inst.. at 56, Bryn-etreet, ) Brynhyfryd. Benjamin Proseer (lknl, GiMiner it.J! .A., beloved husband of RuUi Thomas, and late iiaster. Brecon Work- house. Funeral (sentleme-) only) Monday. ? p.m.. for C?vmceliy Cemetery. 1/3A2-22 ¡ BJC?iAtLDS.—Oa Monday. Febru Iith, at 7. Llangyfelach-road. Hrynhyfryd, Harriet. dearly-beloved wife of Thorn&t> itichai Js; age Q. Funeral for Cwiugeiiy Cemetery, Saturday, 3 p.m. Gentlemen only. ?o flowers, by request. 173A2-21 HAKE IS.—On 1/lu inet.. at Gorseinoa. Margaret, beloved wife of Samuel Harris. Funeral Friday. 6 u in., Kingabridge Cemetery. Gentlemen only. 1'il.Aj;O {JFrAR.—On the 18th inst. 11.. 47. North Hill- road. WiHiam Irwin dearly-beloved < der son of Elizabeth and the late James Irwin ) Gear. Funeral Saturday, 6 p.m., for Dany- prais. 172A2-21 Ci-,AIIPF,L.-On Feb. TSth (suddenly). John I Jariiftr, Chappell (headmaster National School), of 20, Glanbrydan-avenue Swan- sea. Aged .49. 171A 2-^0 LVANS.-ON l,'ae 16th at the Cottage, Capei Crescent. Margaret the beloved wife 01 A. G. Evans, of H.M. Customs. Newport Funeral for Danygraijj Cemetery, atur- day leaving Hiffh-atreet Station at 12.30 17lA2-2i GRIFFITH.-On 17th inst, E. A. Grifhth of 25. Villiers-street, aged 52 yeai c. passed away. Funeral Friday, for Dar.ygrajfc, at 5.0 L).M. 171A2-20 THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. HARRIS.—Mr. and Mrs. Harris and Family, of 20, Verig-atreet, Mansclton. rettirn grateful thanks for kind expressions 01 sympathy and beautiful floral tributes re- eeived in their recent sad bereavement. 17j.O I

t \V KbiATiiS. BUUyOElS etc by K IT TT LEY'S, .be in k'lorit! Liesipn Oxford st SWELinfes After 7 oJn ALEXANDER JOHNSTON WREATHS, BOUQUETS, in thi Eatoet London Style. '227 Oxford-street Tel.: bó7 Central. TOO LATE FOR CLASSI- FICATION OOD Rospectable Genera] Wanted: good iiuine and wages to suitable applicant. Apply ZO, Oxiord-iSureet, Sv>ai,6ea. :72AZ-22 ,OMPE'l'l!;N'l' i)lecljajiies Wanted; ? fullest-particulars when al)plyina.-E ? Jou<? (Uara.gea? Lt4., DiUwyn-?.re? bvvaiioca. C2-V.6 I(Y-PICE.-I, W. Cfoallice. House Painter l. and Decorator. 30. M.anselton-road dale Edwards ana Chaiiiee, liafod). having b en DeiaobiJised. and also Severed Part- nership, wish to notify mv Cuftomc-rs and othei'6 1 will Carry on Business. Hoping to give every satisfaction to future patronage. 17;Lk.il OST, on Wednesday, about 3 p.rn.. be. tween Boots' and" Leader" Office, Soldier's Wallett. containing King Paper. Documents, and Money-Finder rewarded on returning same to Police Station. 172A2-22 TANTED. A, rour. Lad for single horse: 11 must have knowledge of Grocery 'T-ade.—Apply James Jones and ;obi, Goal- street. 17SA2-22 t?'ANTBD. Colliera ?Mcustomed to 6teep VV measures.-Apply New Glynea U?l. liery Co. Bynea. 173A2-26 \?7'ANTED,?t onceT?trbnc Girl; age 18 tG Vt 20.-Apply Mrs. PQwles. 58. Lone-road, Clyd*c? 173A26 19-12-' HUMBER. 34 footboards*. running ±<7??M order; lamw, horn, tools; Bosch twin tank; lowest.. 15 guineas.—James, Glan Apiary. Poutardulals. 173A2-26 e7 a Titoombe. the popular Manager of 1: Edwin Hall's Rai-dre%ing Saloon, bas returned from H.M. Forces, and has ii." snmed his Duties at the abov" Saloon (opix)- Bite Hospital). 173A2-26 ADVERTISER wishes to Purchase Plat- form Scales to weigh 3/5 cwt. ana Scales to weigh up to 56 lh. Aleo Wanted, Confectioner's, Baker's, or Grocery Business Send fill particulars as to terms, etc.. Box 67. Dai > Leader. 173A2-2& GOOD Maid Wanted. must be honest; good wages; three ia family.-Write Hall," Daily Leader, Swansea. 173A2-22 UNCLE BERT," The Wholesale Confec- 'U tioner. is bock frOm the War, and after nearly four years Foreign Service will be glad to eee Old Frien-is and New at his Oxford-street Shop. 173A2-26 Erin FRUIT Cordiale! Hmejuice. Cherry E.T. Port. Raspberry. etc. From all Chemists and Grocers.-Ernanuel Thomas and Son. Swansea. T/3A2-20 E7rT PICKLK; and Saaces. Red Oabbag X • Onions, PiccaJiUi, Vinegar — Emanuel Thomas and 8oa. Pickle and Sauce Works. Swanees. 1V3A2-20 TRAVELLER Wanted. with Grocery and JL Provision oonnection essential.nd particidars, Emanuel Thomae awd Son. Swanse^ 173A2-21) IDEA CARTONS.-Wanted, any qnami JL any design; 16 oz. and 12 Ot. size.-LS-ene. particulars for beat offers to Emc ruei Thomas and Son. Swaneea. lOKLE JARS. Oordial Bottle.—Wanted. -L any quantity; best prices given.- Emanuel Thomas and Son. Swansea. JUNIOR) Clerk Wanted; knowledge of Grocery preferred.—Send particulars Fmanuel Thomas and Son. bwansea. The ^st Fsw Days of.-Sale at Hill's. BARGAINS; BARGAINS; BARGAISS;- JD Great Reductioos in all killds of Household Furniture etc. at. Hill's Great Annual Stock-taking Sale 23 and 24. Hower- srreet. Great Variety of Bedroom Suites, Bedsteads. and Beddings, Sideboards, Cabinets and Parlour Suites Kitchen Fire- irons, Bookcases. Carpets Rugs. etc. etc.. in endless variety. All Reduced. Please jail and Inspect before too late. Any Goods Stored Free of Charge for a limited titne.- Note the Address: Hill's Central Buildings, Gower-street, Swan&ea. 173A2-26 PERSONAL. YOUNG Woman desires to Meet Honour- JL able Man as friend: is lonely; Swan- sea.—Write "I.&,nely," Leader Office, I 173A2-22 WILL anyone Adopt Baby Girl for !ove: f f three months old.—Write Box 11 13," Leader Office. 173A2-22 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. 32, Bryn-road, Swansea. MESSRS. JOHN F. HARVEY i SONS HAVE been instructed by the Owner to JH. SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above address, on WEDNESDAY, 12th MARCH, 1919. at 11 a.m.. the whole of Nearly New Household Furniture and Effects. m Full particulars in later advertisement %nd on eale poster*. SHAFTESB U R Y HALL. ST. HELEN'S ROAD, SWANSEA. REMOVED FROM A RESIDENCE. Astley Samuel, F.A.I. HAS been instructed to Remove the Valuable and Modern Furnishings to above address, and SlaLlj by PUBLIC AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26th, 1919, a few of the principal articles: DRA-VVI-NO !ZOOM.-Upright Grand PIANOFORTE, Tapestry Drawing-room ?uite, China Cabinet, Fire Irons, Engrav- in"g. Overmantel, All-Brass Fire Irons, Ornaments, etc. DIN I-N(i-ROoM.-M-ASSIVE 6ft WAL- I NUT SIDEBOARD, Dining Table, Valu- I able Plated Spoons and Forks, SOLID I MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, Ches- terfisld Suite, Oil Paintings, Table Cloth, etc. j BREAKFAST ROOM.—Oak Sideboard, Dining Chairs .Small Bookcase, Leather Suite, Carpet, Hearthrugs, etc. KITCHEN—2 Kitchen Tables, Kitchen I Chaifs, Dinner and Tea Service, JAR- I DINIERES, Domestic Utensils. BEDROOMS.-ALL BRASS BED- STEADS, Iron Bedsteads, MAHOGANY and WALNUT SUITES. Towel Rails, Overlays, Spring Mattreesos, Bedroom Ware, Linen Baskets, Stair Rods, Pic- I turee. The Auctioneer begs to inform put- chasers that owing to limited acconlmo- dation part of the Household Furniture has to be retained to a Second Sale to be announced later. Goods on View Morning of Sale. Terms-CHh. Auctioneer's Offices, King's Chambers Gower-street, Swansea.

cannot give the letter in full, but its' material points are below :— I In regard to the concerning the! Swansea Tramways Company I am led to! lielieve that many people are not ac- cjuainted with the true facts concerning the difficulties of the company, and be- cause of this 1 should like to explain the I position from an employe's standpoint. 1 should not write at all but for the Swnn- sea Corporation inviting compiaints from the public, and because I feltl that the Corporation Committee are Dot H play in; I the game." The company has endeavoured to explain their position, bii- its view is j not accepted by those who have an idea that they can do other people's business; better than their own. It is easy work to fiit down" in an office and criticise the! management of a concern which they 1] know nothing at all about. ) STAFF DIFFICULTIES. I Those wlS complain the most must re- j member that it is not the tramways man- agement alone that has been imperfect1 during the past four years. Considera- j tion must be given to those of our com- rades who volunteered for service at the J call of the Old Country, many of whom will never return. Some are already re- J turning bearing the marks and scars of battle. There aie days when even these men fail to attend their duties because of their past sufferings. Credit must be given to the management and the em- ployes that, although the working staff were greatly depleted through the call ,of war, a splendid service haa been main- tained through the year, and it has been made possible through the s&criiioe of the men who remained-doihg double shifts which means a working day of 16 hours. And that in all or of weather. Driving a motor-car is a little easier than drving a tramcar! I should like to invite these who have complained so much about the inefficient running o. the oars to have a try at it, and I hope they will have a day of the good old Swansea weather. Even tramways employes are not made of cast- j iron. Allowance must also be made to the employes who are home on the sick list," because of this extra work £ o keep the oars running. Very few of the em- ployes eocaped the ravages of the" flu," which meant weeks at home. Then think of the rations we were allowed to keep up our strength! Of course we don't blame the Government, been use we believe it was the best they could do for us, but I wonder how thojo who have so recently reviied the tramway- man lweatiai of his jug of tea, would have managed if called upon to do the saim- work! MR. ARTHUR ANDREWS. Mr. Arthur Andrews, who suddenly dis- covers that he has an extraordinary bump of know ledge concerning the workings <>f a tramway system—in fact, more so than Mr. David Jaines, who has spent a lifetime at the business — is quite •.folconic to spend a few days as it trauicur driver. As employer he would j under.and some of the diuiculties Mr. Jaine.> has had to contend with. Give the Tramways Cooijxuiy a fair opportunity and I believe additional cars and a better service will soon take place, as tile men are returning from the colours. Only to-day Mr. Andrews was asked by a conductore-ss to get inside and not 6hmd on the platform! [We communicated this part of the lit- ter to Mr. Andrews, and he tells >u-" that he denies the statement absolutely. Ho has always given rigid a dherence to the bye-laws of the company, and is prej»ared to obey cheerfully any new rules that may be adopted lor the bet- ter working of the system.] The irony of it! Is it the tramways ser- vice alone which has proved inadequate I dining the past years of war? The SWause-a Corporation should firet wash their own doorsteps. Who has not I seen the buekets of rubbish in the streets for days waiting for the Corporation carts to come alqng? We understand why they did not come so regular—it wa because so many had rallied to the colours. Who bas not had to endure window breaking—door kicking, and rowdyism of gangs of youth—simply be-j cau&o so many of our noble poiieem.. had gone to the war, kaving a very much dep?t?d staS'? What about our .muddy j streets and broken pavements? People i of ordinary sense took it for granted that these inconveniences were the out-! come of war. Why cannot tho some; treatment bo given to the Tramways; Company? No, the Swansea Tramways Committee r-equire these things remedied | at once. SOME OF THE DELAYS. I The cause of some of the delays and the bunching of cars running J in the same direction has b,2, L; through una voidable breakdowns— I and it is comhiun Knowledge that since ) uie Corporation lias taken over tho iiui,-i piying of electric pow er lor Uie running 1 of tho cars, there has been more delay.31 than ever. illtt a fortnight ago, between j 5.3\1 and 6 o'clock, something went wrong at the power statiou. with the result illial tho power was off for half an hour—just, j when the men were rL'tunung from work. j Of course, the Tramways Co. was at fault I —by those who did not know the circum- j stancps. „ j Have not the Corporation Tramways j Committee noticed how funerals are con-j ducted? For some reason or other the tramways track seems the most favourite 1 part of the road on the way to the cem- j oteries, which means a long trail of cars j following behind, and afterwards bonch of care travelling in the same t dir6ation. Of course, we reverence the dead, but I believe this could be rem.Zied by those responsible for street traffic. I To the worked—who is the greategt: suNerer in regard to break-downs be- cause of the time lest-I would say, just a little more patience until the boys j return and I am confident the Tramways Co. and employes will endeavour to j meet yonr needs. The few grunters n each section are known to the motormen J and conductors. If they just miss one car leaving a terminus, as soon as they enter the next c-r they want it to start J off at [,nc-(::i, Il'" «("Fn ;It 01H}; "1 h I the "never mind anyVulv vr.iri'c. Motorman. I