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TOO PALE TO BE PRETTY
TOO PALE TO BE PRETTY White Cheeks no longer Fashionable. Do not imagine, all you girls, that being pale add).. to your charm. It is no more true than that dark lines under your eyes makes them shine more brightly The passing glance that you notice directed at you is not one of admira- ] rjon: it is, on the contrary, more likely to be one of sympathy for the weakness revealed by your pallor and dull com- plexion. To be pale is no longer the fashion; to be languid io an affliction. To-day the most winsome girl is the one with the pink tinge of health in her cheeks, lips naturally red and eyes sparkling with ¡if. Add to this a quick active step and anyone can tell the girl whose veins are ?U of the pure rich blood of health. How dni:e:ent she appears from her ailing sisters, whose aching limbe and weak backs make them pale and dejected! Vnoernia f3 the cause of so much suffer- iig among young women that it cannot be ton widely known that Dr. Williainr,? pink pUb have transformed thousands of delicate anæmia invalids into happy healthy women. These pills put new blood into the veins, and this rich red blood refreshes every part of the body, giving strength, rosy cheeks and bright- I ness in the plaoe of weakness, prostrate ing headaches and a wretched state of half-health. Wha't this raeaaw to great number of S women of all agee is explained by Miss Edith Cantor of 85, Rod-ing Road, Clapton I Londofn. E who recently stated:— u I am employed on the power press at a tin oanister works, and one has got to I be in good health to 6tand the work. When some tims ago, I was attacked by I' anaemia, I knew that I couldn't carry on for long But I tried to keep on, al- though I soon got tired out and always felt weary. My appetite failed, and I got j very pale The least exertion le-ft me J breathless. I became listless and de- pressed, and suffered periodically from evere abdominal p-.inq. Month after month went by without any improvement. In fact, I gradually grew worse, and finally had to give up my work. I consulted doctors, but their medicine did not seem to do me any good I and I became more worried and dis- hearten. Eventually a friend advised me to take Dr. Williams' pink pills, and I de- cided to try them. After one box there was some improvement, so I continued the treatment. I soon began to get my appetite back: the ljstlessness disappeared, and I be- came leas fatigued after exertion. My cheeks lost their pallor, and I felt more vigorous. The periodic pains no longer troubled me, and all signs of aniemia vanished. I was able to return to my work, and my friends said I looked the picture of, health. Now I always recommend Dr. WiUiamf pink pills, for they are splendid.' You can obtain Dr. Wiliams' pink pills of any dealer with no risks ot substitution if you ask for Dr. Williams'. Now is the time to begin them. FREE. Send a postcard to Hints Dept., Fjfczory Square, London, W. 1, for a weful book, Plain Talks to Women."
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II WENT FOR A MEAL. I ——— -0- ——— Neath Licensing Case Dismissed. At Neath, on Monday, Minard G. Hooper, licensee of the Three Cranes Hotel, Wind-street. Neath, was summoned lor supplying and permitting intoxicating liquor to be consumed on his licensed premises during prohibited hours. Evan Woodward, The Grove, Swansea, was sum- Juoned for consuming the liquor during prohibited hours. Mr. Edward Powell ap- peared for the prosecution, and Mr. Matthew Arnold defended. Mr. Justyn Jeffries held a watching brief. P.S. Edward said that on the 28th November he visited the Three Cranes, and saw Evan Woodward with a glass half-full of beer. When he spoke to him I about it, Woodward said he ordered bread and cheese with the beer, but the bread and cheese had not been supplied. Mr. Matthew Arnold, who pleaded guilty, said that had the bread and cheese heen supplied with the beer thete would have been no offence. The Chairman said the Bench were sntisned that Woodward went to the inn for a meal, and dismissed the summonses, and ordered the parties to pay the costa. j
ALL CHILDREN LOVE "CALIFORNIA…
ALL CHILDREN LOVE "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR LIVER AND BOWELS. Give It when feverish, cross, II bilious, for bad breath or I sour stomach. Look at your child's tongue, Mother I If coated, it is a sure sign that the little one's stomach, li,er and bowels need a I gentle, thorough cleansing at once. I When peevish, cross, listless, pale, unable to sleep, doesn't eat or act naturally; or if it is feverish, with a dis-! ordered stomach and tainted breath, or' has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, > or the" stuffiness" caused by a cold, I give a teaspoonful of Carifornia Syrup of Figs," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste-matter, undigested food and sour bile gently move out of its ii -c bowels without griping, and you have a healthy, playful child again. You needn't ooax sick children to take I this harmless "fruit laxative"; they love its delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid. Ask vour chemist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, children of ell ages ) and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. To he sure you get the genuine, ask to that it is made by "California Fig Svrup Company." Refuse any other kind. All chemists sell "California Syrup of Figs," Is. :-1. and 2s. per bottle.
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TOWN HILL. ■■ .■■■- ■ i ■—I. J Critical View of the I Situation. DIRECT LABOUR DEBATE. I I Possible Delay. I In an important and 6eriously-phrased I speech at Swansea Council on the Town Hill housing deadlock, Ald. Percy Molyneux (chairman) said, as a result ot the conference with Sir Wm. Seager, the Housing Coininissioner for Wales, and the master builders, ho was of opinion that when they get out the bills of quan- tities—which they would make a great effort to do—they would bo able to place a part of the scheme with the master builders. He was hoping to get that fixed in the new year. Referring to the regretted difficulties with tho Town Hill contractors, Mr. Molyneux mentioned that at first he was in favoiix of eub-letting, but the vice- chairman pointed out that there was a great probability of having the whole of the organised labour in Swansea against them. Consequently there were confer- ences with the builders' operatives. Al- though it was in the province of the authority to exercise the right in the con- tract, in view of the opinion expressed by the operatives, they thought it would be I unwise on their part to do it, the posi- tion being that although they might pre- pare plans, specifications, and everything ( else required, unless they bad labour with them they would never erect houses. When, after meeting with the operatives. he saw that all the meetings in the world would not alter the position, and that if the men went to Cardiff for a consultation with the Master I;uildtrsa'l Federation, the result would be unaltered, I lie etill appealed to them to let him rsro what he thought would be wisest—that I was: let tlio contractors sub-let. CONTRACTORS' ACTION. I When this position had lasted a couple of weeks he felt it could not be allowed to hang out longer, so he called the Com- mittee, although a sub-committee had been given plenary powers, and the Com- mittee decided it would not allow the contractors to sub-let. On Friday he asked Mr. Ewart Davies (the firm's managing director) for their decision, and it came on Saturday in a letter which definitely stated that they would not at- tempt to erect joinery works, that they were dismissing their employes, and with- drawing. The Town Clerk had taken the proper action, and notified them that they must continue at work for three days Proceeding, Aid. Molyneux detailed the steps immediately taken to communicate with the Ministry of Health through the Housing Commissioner for Wales, and spoke of the great disappointment this development was to the committee and himself, just as they were beginning to make progrCf;" in dealing with conditions that were so bad. He did not, however. despair of conquering these difficulties. In quoting tho letter to the Housing Com- missioner giving a very comprehensive statement of the circumstances, the speaker pointed out the issue was whether the local purchase of the joinery work was sub-con tract ing or sub-letting, the contractors holding that it was not. It was pointed out that the Corporation was given clearly to understand that if the permission was granted the whole of the Federated labour to be employed would be withdrawn," although the contractors made it perfectly clear that the joinery was to be made under trade union condi- tions at trade union rates. The latter further asked for some guidance from the Ministry in dealing with the impass*. Up to the present the only result was a tele- phone message asking the Town Clerk. Poro-ugh Architect, and himself to be at the Ministry next Friday. POSITION CRITICAL. t I The position was critical. r>upposmg they had given permission to sub-let, they would be up against organised labour, and if the joinery were made the. miglit, have nobody to fix it Supposing the eon- tractors did not comply with their order that they resume, one course wag to let the work to another contractor. That would entail considerable delay in measur- ing the work done and getting out fresh quantities. This delay he was anxious to avoid, for it meant that it would bo March or April before a fresh contractor was at work. The other course was direct administration. which they had to face. Before next year was over, they would have to do some of their work by this method. It seemed to him that was going to be the solution of the difficulty for Town Hill. But it would create great difficulties in the already overwhelmed architect's depart- ment. They would have to organise a special department with a building manager. His only concern was which course would be quickest. Really o wished the operatives would have yielded the point in view of the dire need for houses. Evidently they would not, and unless the Ministry was able to advise them. he saw only the ltcrnatives ho had mentioned. It had to be remembered that the contractors' price was 123,000 below that of any local builder—a differ- ence of 6s. to 7s. in the rent of each house. Mr. J. Millar (vice-chairman) regretted the delay equally with the chairman, but in view of the fact that the principle in- volved wns one that the workmen had been fighting for years to maintain, ho did not think they could be blamed for holding on to it. Besides, it would be quite useless for the joiners to have waived the point if by so doing they com- mitted a breach of the rules agreed to by the whole of the building trade, masters and operatives. Probably if they had given way what they hoped to be their salvatjon they might have caused the master builders to have nothing to do with the housing problem, whereas now they were coming to their assistance, and ho sincerely trusted they would take up some of the works. DIRECT LABOUR PROPOSAL. [ Alderman James: beeing that there is no hope of these contracts being con- tinued, I move that in the event of no settlement, being come to on Friday next, that this Council instruct the Housing Committee to complete same by direct administration. I Alderman Owen seconded. Mr. Harding moved that the matter be referred back to the committee for re- consideration. He said there was a big question involved, and precipitate iction would be unwise They had to consider seriously what course the Council would take. He asked whether it would be necessary now to have fresh quantities prepared for these houses? Alderman Molyneux: Yes. Mr. Harding: Why? Aldei<ban Molyneux: That's my advice. The Borough Architect (Mr. Morgan) said they had to measure up the work done on the top of the hill. That would have to be deducted from the quantities. and freSh quantities would have to be printed. Mr. Harding did not think it was neces- sary to do that; could they not make the alterations without going over it all again ? Mr. Harry Hrifuths was very anxious that the houses should be erected, and %(, wAs onv4uoo?d giqt Wor4 t?he? MUTCd At the end of the business they would have to go in for direct administration. How jong would it take to prepare the organisa- tion to carry on from where they were now ? That might delay the question for a long time. He suggested they should go fin -for it as a part of the scheme, and transfer, if it was possible, the present contract to the gentleman who had offered to carry it out at the same price as the one submitted by Messrs. Rogers and Davies, the present contractors. This gentleman appeared to be prepared to carry on the contract, and he suggested they should give it to him, but at the same time not lo.e sight of direct administration. They could start direct administration at Port Tcnnant, for instance. Mr. Lovell agreed. They might land themselves in very grave difficulties if they acted precipitatily. It was rather a big business to organise a department to carry out work of this magnitude. Aid. James'' resolution was too drastic. They had made several mistakes in re- gard to housing, and he thought for the sake of a little time they ought to do nothing to precipitate matters, and land themselves in greater difficulties. Possibly as a rc-rul'l: of Friday's conference some- thing might arise. It would be very un- fortunate if they tied themselves to a particular date at this juncture. NORWICH EXPERIMENT. I Mr. Colwili said the Hu?smg Commit- tee had )?oi beset with dinicultirs in every attempt they had made to solve this problem. 11?, however, supported Aid. James. At the present time at Norwich I they were building by direct administra- tion, &nd tho contractor was at work us well there. The housing problem at Norwich was keen, but lie did not think it was as keen a.s at Swansea. Major M. B. Williams asked for the architect's opinion on the matter of direct a(liniiiisti,iition. d. The Architect: It all depends on the number of houses yon are going to build. Ono hundred and fifti, is Sit large a scheme that I could not possibly carry it olit myself. You must appoint a building! manager. My staff is not sufficient to cope with the 150 houses in the way in I which it ought to be carried out. We could certaiiJ ly go on as quickly as the present people. But to go on quickly yon 1 would have to go in for a separate de.. partment with a building manager. It would pay you, although you would have to pay him a big salary, even bigger than that which you are paying your architect now. (Laughter.) lie must have had a good deal of experience in the building trade as a builder; he must be a man of great administrative capacity; he should be an engineer because we have engineer- ing work he has to see to; he should also have a knowledge of quarries. He is a very imiiortant man, and if you put uie right man in tho right plaoe I dare buy you may .save money, but it must Ie put to the test. IMAGINARY DIFFICULTIES. I Aid. Uwen: How long will it take you I to get ready to do as much work as the other man (the contractor) has been do- ing ? The Architect I could proceed with that immediately, but at a sacrifico to other departments. Mr. David Williams (St. Thomas): It scents to me that all the difficulties sug- gested in regard to direct administration are more imaginary than real. You have a band of men up there at present work- ing for the contractors. They would work quite as well for us as for the con- tractors. There's no argument ever put i forward why a,man could not work quite as well for the Corporation as for anyone clsC > Mr. D. J. Pavios thought they ought not to hamper the Committer's action in regard to Friday's meeting. He thought they would have to come ulti- mately to direct administration, but that it was premature to pass such definite resolution that day. He would like to five the committee absolute freedom. TOWN CLERK'S ACTION. I The Town Clerk, reading tho corro, spondeneo that had passed between the firm and himself, pointed out that such a resolution might hamper the position taken up against the former. The firm contended that the Council's forbidding (against the ruling of the legal depart- ment of the Ministry) had put them m the position of being unablo to proceed with the work, but the Town Clerk re- plied that, the withholding of such con- sent in no way relieved them of their obligations. (lie Corporation having in the conditions reserved the light, to give 1*1'- mission to sub-contract. The firm were given formal notice to resume work, no plant or materials to be removed. After further discussion, the meeting substituted for resolutions proposed and suggested one confirming the action of the Town Clerk, and referring tho whole matter to the Housing Committee to deal with in 61Wh way as it thought tit. Aid. Owen remarked that they did not apologise for the first drastic proposal, lwcaii,e h.v it ihev had got an exprossion of opinioik from (he other side.
"EVERY OTHER PERSONI HAS A…
"EVERY OTHER PERSON I HAS A GOLD." -Official, Ministry of Health. A Medical Ofiieor of the Ministry of Health, referring to the prevalent epi- I demic of severe colds, recently stated: It is true that every other person has j a coid, but that is not abnormal for the I tiir,of the year." But there is no need to suffer from colds. Bitrate of Tar combines the soothing properties of lar and Oil of Pine -w ith other valuable cura- tive ingredients. It quickly dispels colds, heals the inflamed membranes, soothes the lungs and relieves the tight- ness across the chest. Bit.rate of Tar coiHains no harmful drugs or narcotics, is plfeasant to the taste, and can be taken by children and adults at all times. Bitrate of Tar in concentrated form is sold bv all chemists at lis. a bottle, and a binding guarantee of satisfaction or I money back is erc l (?se(I in e? .-v mOneYbaCkiS N'clCdin, e,Y packagi", I appointment a'?d loss. Get a bottle to- ft?y—? not for yourself for someone at home, since EVERY OTHEn PERSON tEEDS BITRATE OF TAR. I
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FFORESTFACH. uinscr wine ana linger Br.uidv thia Xmas. -Noii-ale.: 26 per bottle. Scorca testify that it js the finest thev have ever tasted. W. J. Davies. 1I.P.S, Chemist. Pictou-Dlace.
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MARGAM. r "-T 1 Al morfam ui-oan Council on Monday a. vote'of condolence was passed with Mr. J. ileCoan, the collector, on the ùen b of hia wife, and with the relatives of M-. Farry Griffiths, who was killed at the Counciia quarry.
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LLANGENNECH. 1% 1 [iiain Srnith, Station-road, Llangrmrseeh. was proceeded against at Llaneliy on Mon- day for stealing a quantity of growing swodes value 28., the property of lsaa:) Stone on November 27th. The Bench imposed a fine of 26a. inclusive.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. wh" he saytt is that poodle treat him. a.nd that he doo.^ not pay for drink hilf: This was the statement made by Inspector Sicbolas at Llaneliy on Monday, when a, discharged soldier named Ecbert Thomas Jenkins, 23, VVaterloo-etreet, who lost hi,; left arm in the •war, wis fined ?Ac. for being drank in Upper Church-street oil October 30th. and also for being drunk and disorderly in Station-road on November 16th. The first esse was adjourned to gea how the defendant would behave E h. ChfappelJ. Swansea, has 1.00a Over. Coats read" to wear in etock. Ten rer c«nt ,!ioun :JJ0,1 to Discharced Soldiers .n. Sailors. See Windows.
SKETTY.
SKETTY. At the Sketty Brotherhood on Sunday laet the Rev. F. C. White, B.D., Swansea, delivered an inspiring address on "Tti" Essentials of Christianity. Alderman T. James presided, while Mr. Stanley Jenkins rendered a solo, and Miss M. Edwards, A.S.C.M., was the accompanist. Contributions of £5 from Mr. C. Eo Cleeves (Heddfani and 106. 6d. from Mr. Herbert L. Morgan (Arfryn) have been received in aid of the piano fund of the Sketty Council School (infants' department). The annual foreign missionary service:! were held at Wesley on Sunday. The morn- ing preacher was Mr. W. J. Cann, and at night the Rev. D. C. Griffiths officiated. Tho anniversary concludes with a public meet- ing on Tuesday, when the deputation appointed 06 the Rev. John R. Ellis, of Brynmawr, returned missionary from India. E S. ChaPBelh Swansea ha. 1,900 Over. Coats ready to wear in stock Ten per cent discount allowed to Diecharsred Soldiers and Sai'.o-s. Sea Windows.
" MERE CAMOUFLAGE."I ,!
 MERE CAMOUFLAGE." I Llaneliy Harbour Trust and G.W.R I The Great Western Railway Com- pany keep a dock here as mere camou- flage, it is simply here to drive trade from I/Lanellv," declared Mr. Owen Jones at Lianeily Harbour Trust on Monday, when the clerk (Mr. H. W. Spowart) re- ported th- receipt ef an inquiry from the Ministry of Transport concerning ad- ministrations. Mr. Owen Jones said a large amount of the traffic, which should be shipped at I JJanelly was driven to Swansea, and that was the reason whv most of the conges- tion now prevailed in Swansea, The matter wa» dropped.
The Day's Gossip. )
The Day's Gossip. ) I Leader Office, Tuesday. I The election of the new Library Com- I mittee lias led to an interesting situation. One of the co-opted members is a lady, who is in charge of a branch library, and the question now arisei:whether it will be in order for her to sit as a member and I vote upon financial matters! End of the World. I It is all very well for us to smile I learnedly about the superstition of Swan- sea poople in regard to the bunkum talked of about the end of the world on Wednesday." As a matter of cold fact, there are hundreds, if not thousands of Swansea people-and who can number the multitude all over the kingdom—who are distinctly uneasy over the prophecy, and whether their unrest has now been deter- mined by the head of Greenwich Ob- servatory and Sir Oliver Lodge, remains to be fiCén. Anyhow, it will be a good business for all concerned when we live safely over Wednesday. Perhaps there are quite a number of people who are holding back their subscriptions to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund upon the as- sumptiou that the money will' not be needed ? Musings at Pwlldu. I M&ing_S_at PwHdu. One of the most interesting spots to me j (writes "Koamer"), is just atop of Pwlidu Bay. The most strange collection of weird-shaped rocks I have' seen any- where. I had long wanted to visit the locality by moonlight, and the other night 1 did so, and was well rewarded for my pains. Far. overhead, across the traetless I œer\.of the indigo sky. floated the pale globe of the moon, its rays. overpowering the faint, glimmer of the stars. One rock that stands up like a sentinel, in the midst of a chaos of huge boulders, threw its grotesque shadow, much foreshortened, on the patch of grass, on which I stood. In this particular spot, for me the night with its moon and its stars, its silvery shimmer of moonlight dew. was more beautiful than the day—and I thought how impressive, how awe-inspiring would be the midnight storm (reminiscent of the b-ginning- of things tarrestial, 6,000,000 or 60, or 600 million years ago) the midnight storm with its lightnings, rending the blackness of the void, and dropping to earth, like' twisted streaks of living firp., with thunder pealing, like calls to judg- ment over this. the sleeping place of long- forgotten dead." The Ladies and the M.C.'s. I The office of M.C. at a whist drive is no small task, and that is why we appreciato most profoundly the services rendered by the gentlemen who acted in that capacity on the different evenings of the three- night drive last week. He has to be here, there and everywhere for at least two hours on end, adjusting minor difficulties, initialling corrected scores, explaining the rule ombracing revoking, piloting the winning lady to her next table, replac- ing odd packs, and at one and the same time giving the signal for the end of the hand! Last week's Masters of the Cere- monies performed their duties with admir- able patience and energy, and it was due in no small measure to their efforts that all the arrangements worked so smoothly and well. Besides their work at the drive it- self, a large number of them volunteered their services during the mornings ar- ranging the venue and helping in the large amount of preparations such func- tions involve. The ladies, I imagine, breathed little sighs of Vliof when at last the great drive was over and suc- cess definitely ensured, because they worked with the utmost ardour. Their slogan was for the cause," and they achieved a signal triumph through the spirit of co-operation and unity. Yes, I think the ladies were the chief guaran- tors of success! The Warrior at Whist. I The demobbed could be distinguished in the attendance at the Metropole last week by their quaint comments on the cards. On one table an ex-Tommy kept the rest of the players perpetually smil- ing. II Spades" were "Trench favour- ites," hearts—" what the ladies haven't got," diamonds—" what the ladies like —and can't get," clubs—"what the I Indians use." These were some of the ",uccint colloqualisms he murmured with engaging ingeniousness. The remainder of his phraseology was too mysterious and technical for his partners to com- prehend. A trotter of Spaniards was afterwards translated as the ace. king and queen of spades. Jews hank" represented a stronsr suit of dia- monds. "A red romance" signified n plethora of hearts. A colleague some- what versed in trench-slang assures me that this particular warrior was a veri- table cyclopaedia of "fly" phrases! But he was punctiliously polite to his lady partners and showed the terrific hardi- hood of the British soldier when a dim- pled lady triumphantly put an roe on 11i trump; for he smiled e-?nantly. Had he been in an army "School" his re- marks would have been more picturesque than courtly! A Carol for the Times. I God pave you. merry gentleman. And ladies tall and short. From catastrophic prophetcers Of every clime and port; You'll eat your Christmas pudding, Enjoy the choice mince pies, Sbe sun will smile upon you. ^pSpite of prophetic lies. Good beef jOu"U have in plenty. Tin roasted by the sun. And all the little children Will havp their fill of fun: The throstle sang this morning A song of hope and spring. And without fear of trembling We too onr carol sing. God will not rend Hie; planet So near the Natal Day Of Christ, His fon. Who lowly Down in a manger lay; So relSt you. merry gentlemen, AM ladies short and fall. Aid all the little children— Naught fearful will fall. I Tafnant. New Sources of Energy. Sir Oliver Lodge, lecturing this week, surveyed the sources of energy at present available to mankind, and showed how in significant they were in comparison with stores that might at any moment come within out roach. Most of the energy that we now use is a small proportion of the < vast solar radiation picked up by our globe. The new knowledge of radio- activity that ha5 been growing since the discovery of X-rays and of radium has re- vealed the atom -is a tremendous store- house of energy. The latomic energy con- tained in any piece of matter, such, for instance, f.s the two inches cf white chalk with which a lecturer makes his diagrams, is calculated to be three hundred million foot-tons, enough to raise 100,000 tons 3.000 feet. At present, we do not know how to, liberate this power We knew of its existence only from the spontaneous disintegration of radio-active substances. But knowledge comes quickly. During the war, radiant energy wag applied to the amplifiers of wireless telegraphy and telephony, an application of abstract scientific research as unexpected as that may be which will lead to the utilisation 9l atoojip energy t
.YOUR LAST CHANCE.I
YOUR LAST CHANCE. I Mrs. Clara L. Slater's visits to öu. I sea will cease on 19th December. If you suffer from any Abdominal Complaint, consult her on Friday next without fail. I See advt. on page 7.
AMUSEMENTS. I S)r!w9r?! AMUSEMENTS.…
AMUSEMENTS. I S)r!w9r ?! AMUSEMENTS. I — ¡ Round the Swansea Picture II Halls and Theatras. I .THE GRAND. I The committee of the Swansea Amateur Operatic Society were ambi- tious in choosing for their first Victory production Gilbert and Sullivan's famous original opera, "The Yeomen of the Guard." Under the expert musical directorship of Mr. J. W. Barlow, A.R.C.O., and the assiduous coaching of Mr. G. Wheatcroft, the producer, an able company was get together, and there was overy indication on Monday night that the week would prove a most successful one. The opera is too well- known in Swansea to need any descrip- tion, suffice it to say that those respon- sible for the production had spared no pains to infuse into it the real Savoy spirit, and all, principals and chorus, sung Sullivan's delightful llumoen; with the enthusiasm which they Inerit. ll: the perforihanco on the opening night < was not quite all that devout Savoyards would have desired, no doubt any little imperfections wiii be removed long before the week comes to a triumphant close. The committee of selection had been most happy in their choice of prin- cipals. Miss Voris Frickcr, as Jilsie Mavnard, vai a winsome maiden who was hecrd to advantage, particularly in her recitative and song in the first act. ¡ Mrs. Reginald Morgan, as Phoebe, proved herself to be the possessor of a I charming voice, and an actress of no mean order. The by-piay with the jailor < and her singing of Were I Thy Btlido were particularly good. Mrs. Maurice H. Clarke, as 1)ame Carrutheis, was heard to best effect in her I-Jong with the I warders, The Screw May Twist," and had to accord an encore. Miss Elsie ¡ Harries, as Kate. was, unfortunately, ¡' only heard in one number—tht} beautiful unaccompanied quartet in the second act (which was twice encored), but she sang so well that one would have liked to have heard more of her. Mr. C. P. Palmer, in the role of Jack Point, gave a. most sympathetic rendering of the J. d I. nart, and his acting and dancing were excellent. Mr. A. 1). Bennett was ex- ceedingly good as Shadbolt the jailor I ceediiigly Cock and Hu]f IV I it- i,? Jack Point was encored. Mr. Francis I Baker, M.B.E., as Col. Fairfax, was in very good voice, and was heard to best effect in Is Lite a Boon? and the un- accompanied quartet. Mr. J. Mac- Sweeney, as Sergt, Mcryll, and Mr. W. H. Curtis, as the Lieutenant, also did splendidly. A notable feature of tho evening was the magnificent singing of the chorus, which is one of the best ever heard in Swansea. Hard work was done by the committee, of which Mr. Arthur Andrews and Lieut.-Col. Dv",m Wil- liams were chairman and vice-chairman respectively, while Messrs. Wheatcroft and Maurice H. Clarke were the ener- j getic joint hon. sees. As announced in the Leader" on Monday, two seats in the circle for Fri- day night are available for sale to the highest bidder, the proceeds to go to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, and offers should be made to Mr. Tom Byrne, the popular manager of the Grand Theatre. E M Pli R E. I That wizard ot the ilarp, Koxy La Rocca, tops a particularly strong bill of fare an the Lhupiro this week, and from his extensive repertoire he gives selections on the national instrument of Wales which range from the classic to the raO'-1 time. Many more elections would have been mightily appreciated on Monday night by the delighted patrons. Gv.yn Thomas, described as the Welsh boy vocalist, lias a sweei; Voice of exceptional range, and scored a great success. Un- fortunately, he sings only two songs- the house would have liked more; Billy Wells and the Eclair Twins must only be seen to be appreciated. A really clever turn tlys, and the eccentric danc- ing is novel and deserving of the magni- ficent reception accorded to it. Charles Norton, in his now famous imitations of popular comedians, is as good as ever. Always a prime favourite this. Geert Bros, must rank among the best equili- brists that have VIsited Swansea for some time, and they do their \york cleanly and without mistakes. Daly and Healy I are a pair of comedians with a rare fund of humour, and they kept the, crowded houso in paroxyms throughout. Real hard workers are Hector and Lolletta who make up one of the strongest programmes we have seen for some time. I THE ELYSIUM. Fresh from the tribute paid her by her ) many patrons, Miss E. Logan is making no mistake in maintaining the high: quality of the programmes she is putting On at the High-street Hall. Chief on the excellent bill this week is a most appeal- ing Goidwyu production, The Glorious Adventure," starring the gentle and 'rbe au(iieiiee did beautiful Mae Marsh. The audience did not. fail to appreciate the delicacy and re- finement d Miss Marsh's acting. Bessie Love, in The hfawdust Hing," plays to perfection the role of the xascinating circus girl, and altogether the picture is of the best type of Triangle n!ms. Epi- sode 4 of EImo the Mighty is exceed'l ingly interesting, whilst the comic items are well represented with Discoid in a II Flat" and "King of the Kitchen." It is a really admirable and varied pro- gramme, which can he recommended to any play-goer. THEATRE ROYAL. The Sudden GenUeman" is a five- j part drama, and forms the chief item in the usual good bill of fare presented at the Theatre 'Royal during the early part of the week. In it is featured no less a favourite t.han William Desmond, whose acting was a source of delight to Mon- day's crowded houses. The screening of tin production is all that is to be desired, I an(i it slioulil pi-ov?, and it should prove, a great attraction during Tuesday and Wednesday. Betty Good is also a picture of first-class order, and features .Tacky Saunders. The Triangle Keystone coinPdT, Thirst. is two reels of drama, while Pearl Whito in the great serial, The Lightning Raider," is a great success. Thursday's programme will include Borrowed Clothes," Tho Mystery Girl." The Silent Mystery," and a good comedy. CASTLE CINEMA. I A bubbling fountain of fun is pre- sented at the above cinema during the early portion of this week two dis- tinctly fine comedy photoplays providing tw and a half hours of continuous laughter. In the first, "LGbhs in a lturr;1" William Russell is responsible for setae really smart things, bringing off somo daring and at the f;ame time comiear feats; and in the second play, Three X Gordon." another favourite fcctor, J. Warren Kerrigan, scores in a nolo which amply proves his versatility as a brilliant ail-rwin(I artiete. Thege comedies should on no account be missed. Of the other films one can only refer in i terms of the warmest praise, n.s they are-j all of tho most up-to-date description, and worthy of being included in the pro- grammes which are so much appreciated bv the numerous patrons of this popular I cinema PICTURE HOUSE. u I The Picture House was again on Hon- I day crowded with that section of the public who are somewhat of eonnoieenr6 in animated pictures, for they have learned to expect, great things from the (Continued at foot of next Colm&n)
GORSEINON. ..- . - .
GORSEINON. under ttio a asp-fees of the Gorseinon War Memorial Fund, the Penirecliwyth >'i"(rer Minstrel Coinpany gave an entertainment at the Brighton Hall on Saturday even-inir, before a full house. During the perform- ance. Hr. D. Davies (Argyle-avenue) pre- sented to gergt. Danny Evans, who has been awarded the D.C.M. for bravery on the fi.elf of battle, the usual cheque for such di&. tinefcioa.
CYMMER.
CYMMER. A very successful united Binding festival of all the churches of Cymmer was held at llebron Chapel on Sunday under the con- ductorship of Mr. W. Dunn Williams, H, and L.. Carmarthen. The singing was of IL very high s-tandard. The massed chcili sang, Buddigoliaeth fAfan Thomas) arri Gair i'm Duw." (Hop-kin Evans) in excel- lent style. The conductor complimented Councillor Tom John?, who had conductod the rehearsals, upon the finished results. The presidents were Mr. M. Thomas, Mr. D. Daniel, and Mr. Phillip Hall. Organist ITisa M. A. Jones, L.L.C.1I., and Mr. J. Reee Jotk-3 secretary. K S. Chappcll, Swansea, b:4 1,000 Chws. Loats to wear in stock Ten per cem f'i&conn* allow" 1 to Discharged Soidiera and Suitors. Sc-: Windows.
AMUSEMENTS. I S)r!w9r?! AMUSEMENTS.…
(Continued fioiti preceding Columu) I o Co l popular High-street Cinema. Rarely ha. so vivid a story been printed than that entitled, And a Still, Small Voice," in which lite, love, sacrifice, and pure, philosophy unite in the conveyance of a resistlcS3 lesson. It is the stirring drama, of a hank cashier who saeriheed his hon- our and his caroor to protect the woma 11 h? tovM. H?nry D. Walthall is the a)- j hstc Matured. Charles Hay in ThG ( (iirl Dodger," is a good example of clean, bright and natural humour, and not for a long while has anything go absurdly funny befn shown as that which portrays the career of Messrs. "Hide and Seek." model detective officers. The Marvels of the ITniverse still runt its inspiring and educational course, and the Gazette, with all the popularity-winning items nf j current news, completes an excellent pro- gramme. CARLTON. 11 J" I fj. A TilOt'on?hly mferesrin? ami exrujcg story is set forth in Convi? 99, at the Carlton. The attention is held from thA ) first ecene in the miner's cottage to the last sce-ne when the murder mystery i J solved, and the hero and a,ft,-r many hard trials arc once again made happy, and the vilhan meets with lJi- just reward. The whol e of the plot '=< splendidly developed, the trinl scenes at the Old Bailey, and the prison FcencJ being mos:' vividly depicted. The great thing about the feature, is the acting r,f Daisy Burrell and Wyndham Guise, in the role of hero and heroine. Hide <11111 Seek" detective, a mark Sennett comedy, is quite an acceptable little feature, con- taining: an abundance of mirth provok. ing situations. These comedies un- doubtedly find favour wifh the young-r element. For the latter pnrt of the week, The Crimson Gardenia a Rex Beach story. featuring' Hedda Nora and Tom Moore, will he shown, alio episode five of the' Lightning Raider." Y.M.C.A. CINEMA. I The Page-street houso has a wee I\: features. The Monday programme in- eluded The Customary Two Wcc-k, f1yf' ref-Is of drama, featuring Robert Kills: three rrels of comedy drama, with Gladys Hulotte, entitled" His ).f:¡j>'@h the Baby"; and Boulevard Speovl- hound«," in which plays the famous Erldio Lvons. A clever comedy was ".Andy Falls in Love." The Thursday programme includes Jaffry," with Eleanor Woodruff in the leading part; one of the Charlie Chaplin revivals, "Dough iii(i I)oii-liTiuf- in two and a feature film of Mary Pickford, go that it can he really considered an all. star programme. Priuted &ud published by tnlll Swanpea I' Prses, Ltd.. at Leader Bqildings, Swinm,