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TOILET. TO LET "VTO. 14, DYNEVOR PLACE. Ten Booms, two J3I w.o»'s, Gas, hard and soft water. Apply TWBNEY and Co., Castle-street. TO BE LET, NO.5, PICTON-PLACE, SWANSEA., yearly, or for J3I a term. Apply to Mr. CHARLES HUGHES, 98, Oxford-street, Swansea. TO LET. SITUATED in Walter-road, north side, Rugby House, detached, DOW occupied as a Ladies' Seminary, and may be entered on June next. Rent moderate.—Apply to Rosser Rosser, Swansea. Coedselson Farm. TO BE LET, THREE FIELDS, containing about Twenty Acres of Jt rich permanent grass. For particulars apply to Mr. J. Leeder, Swansea. TO LET. ato. 1, BRUNSWICK PLACE-corner house- J3I central and convenient. Apply THOMAS MILWARD, Norton Lodge, near Swansea. SWANSEA.—Free Double-licensed Public-house to Let; house recently re-erected, having well arranged and handsome bar situate on prominent comer near Great Western Railway Station and Cattle Market.— For particulars apply T. M. James, Auctioneer, Swansea. MUMBLES. To Let—Furnished, A SITTING ROOM and BEDROOM (double bedded, if necessary). Gentlemen engaged in town during day preferred. Terms moderate. Apply Melbourne Cottage, Lansdowne-place, Mumbles. TO BE LET, For the Summer Months, FURNISHED HOUSE, small number of rooms, in JD the St. Helen s-road, Swansea, near the sea. Terms moderate. Use of piano if desired. References required. Apply to G. J. D. MORGAN, Esq., Solicitor, 41, Wind- atreet, Swansea. To Let, TWO superior DWELLING-HOUSES, in Kensington j. Terrace, Swansea, fitted with Hot and Cold Baths, Water Closets, Gas and other requisites.—Apply to Mr. THOMAS WHITE, Builder, or to Mr. JAMES GEAR, Govern- ment Tax Office, Oxford-street, Swansea. OFFICES TO LET, "VTO. 3, PROSPECT PLACE, opposite Telegraph Office. J3I Best position in Swansea. Second Floor. Front Room 20ft. by 15ft. by 10ft. Back Room 15ft. by 12it. by 10ft. Apply on the premises to T. COOK DA VIES. GOWER. TO BE LET, in the prettiest District of Gower for the month of June, a FURNISHED COTTAGE with four bedrooms, two sitting rooms, &c., price £10 per month. m Apply to Mr. W. MANSEL, Cambrian Office, Swansea. To Let, AVery Desirable lO-ROOMED HOUSE, situate at the top of Gore Terrace (near Trinity Church), Swansea. The house has every convenience, is in perfect order has a separate wash-house at the rear, nice lawn and shrubbery in front, and a good kitchen garden well stocked with fruit trees. Possession may be had at once. Apply to Mr. THoMAS HEARD, NO. 3, Gore Terrace, and at No. 19, High-street. TO BE LET, ON LEASE, TYRGWL HOUSE and GARDENS, at Kilvey, Swansea, containing nine rooms on ground floor, with two large cellars and nine bed-rooms, &c. This house commands a beautiful view of Swansea and Bay, and is within a few minutes walk of the Midland and Great Western Railway (Vale of Neath) Stations. For terms, &c., apply by letter to J. P. COCH, White Rock Silver Works, Swansea. HOUSE TO LET, 1, GORE VILLAS, having Draw- ing Dining, and Breakfast Rooms, good Cellar, Kitchen &c.. Vine House with 5 good Grape Vines, and a stable if required. It is well situated for sun with a fine view of Swansea Bay and Mumbles, and is about 5 minutes from Post Office, Market, and Railway Station. Possession in June.—Particulars at No. 2, next door, or of F. Knight, High-street. TO BE LET, And entered upon Immediately, HAROLD'S MOOR HOUSE and GARDEN, adjoining the turnpike road from Westcross to the Mumbles, in the parish of Oystermouth. The House contains dining, drawing, and third rooms, bed-rooms, dressing-room, with attics, kitchen, and servants' rooms, and large garden. The whole in thorough repair and cultivation. For further particulars and to treat apply to Mr. JOHN GASXOIN, Temple-street, Swansea. Swansea, 9th September, 1880. SWANSEA.—TO LET. DUMBARTON VILLA, Brynymor-road, containing 16 rooms, with large and productive garden, Vineries, and Conservatories. HOLLYBUSH HOUSE. St. Helen's Road, containing 13 rooms, two Conservatories, Lawn in front, and large Kitchen Garden at side. No. 3, EATON TERRACE, containing 11 rooms, kitchen, scullery, and two w.c.'s. WAREHOUSE and STABLE3, suitable for a Flour Stores, situate at Richards'-place, opposite the Trinity- plaee Board School. „ LARGE YARD and WORKSHOPS, Westbury-street. SPACIOUS PREMISES, Gloucester-place, suitable for Shop and Stores. STRONG BRICK-BUILT STORES, situate in Castle- lane, containing Cellar and Three Floors. Apply to Edward Roberts and Son, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, 40, Oxford Street, Swansea. FOR SALE. "Mj^OR SALE, at £ 3,500, LEASE of Castle Buildings |1 Wind Street, Swansea, with Premises at Back ex- tent 200 feet. by about 50feet. Two Entrances from Wind Street. Nearly £ 4,500 has been lately expended in erecting this handsome Building. A small farther out- lav would make the Investment highly remunerative Apply to Mr. J. EDWARD STEVENS, Solicitor, at the Premises. BE SOLD OR LET ON LEASE. Furnished or Unfurnished. "TYLE MORRIS" A DELIGHTFULLY situated BIJOU RESIDENCE, A one and half mile from Neath, in the parish of to R. P. Morgan, Esq. Solicitor, Neath. FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE. Twn NINE-ROOMED HOUSES, situate and being *r 10 and 11, FREEHOLD-STREET, Uplands, ThPV are in good tenantable condition, and Swansea. immediate possession, as they are now purchaser can na H0USE, No. 18, GLANMOB CBEB- unoceupied. f sale. Purchasers of Freehold Pro- CENT. Upends, th g jots a good investment. For oertv will find these tnre Mr JoHN H JoNESj A further Par*icu^41 Wind-street, Swansea. and Auditor, 41, Aberystwith. THE QUEENS HOTEL. ON THB MARINE TERRACE, FACING THE SEA. Omnibus meets all Tra.1D.s. B°T^ODS1h^FGuikS L^CoLe^tm. Drawing-room and Library. pATf1VTKR proprietor. BURMAH STKEET, ■FFAJJTERS ROAD, SWANSEA. TH thanking the °f0S woul?respeSvlly inform X for their past Patr<d' t do Dress and Mantle them that she is prepay a hitherto. Making on a more e*teDS1 meet with prompt All orders entrusted to her wui attention. „ fhp latest London Ladies' own Materials made up by and Paris Models. TEETH.—f. OWEN &co., SURGEON DENTISTS from London (Established 20 Years), 4, OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Three doors from Temple-street, Consultations Free Daily from 10 to 7. Painless Den- tistry. Adamantine Teeth. Obtained Six Prize Medals. For Eating, Articulation, and Comfort, they are equal to the Natural Teeth. Warranted to last a lifetime. A Tooth From BO 2 6 Upper or Lower Set From 15 0 Can be fitted while waiting. I A Fortune for a Trifle, £20,000 for £1. FULL PARTICULARS of this most advantageous money speculation, guaranteed by Government, will be sent Free on application, enclosing a stamped directed envelope, to JOHN FOSTER, Esq.. 8, Craig's Court, Charing Cross, London, S.W. "PECKITT'S PARIS BLUE.—Used **» in the PRINCE OF WALES'S LAUNDRY. "PECKITT'S PARIS BLUE.—Used in the DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH'S LAUNDRY. ECKJTT' S PARIS BLUE ■■•v Is used by the poorest on account of its Cheapness And by the richest on account of its Beauty. TlHE CITY OF LONDON TEA COMPANY supply every X variety of Tea—Indian and China-direct to the Consumer, either unmixed, as imported, or in their selected blends, at a MINIMUM PROFIT FOR CASH. 3s. Very Choice Tea at 3s. per lb., superior to so-called best Teas. 2s 0d Fine Congou and Souchong at 2s. 6d. per lb. 2s Very Good Congou at 2s. per lb. These qualities represent a saving of about 9d. perlb. on the ftices usually paid in the sh°Ps* Prices Good Teas at Lower races. WANTED. WANTED Two Respectable Youths as APPREN- VV TICES to the Art of Printing.—Apply at The Cambrian Newspaper Office, Swansea. WANTED, a Practical BOOKKEEPER. Apply by TV letter to A.B., the office of this paper. WANTED, Private LESSONS in SHORTHAND. TV Address, stating terms, &c., W. J., 86, Gorse Lane, Swansea. WANTED £500 on MORTGAGE. Good Lease- VT hold Security. Apply W. J. Cambrian Office, Swansea. AN EXPERIENCED CLERK, (Age 29) accustomed to the routine of a General Office, and at present engaged by a leading firm of Copper, &c., Merchants, is open for re-engagement, either as confidential, corres- ponding, or otherwise. Highest Testimonials—Nine years reference.—Address A., Cambi-ianOtfi.ee. To BuUders and Contractors. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Schoolroom JL at Cae Mawr, Treboth. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Rev. I. Thomas, Minister, Caersalem. Tenders to be sent to the Rev. I. Thomas, Caersalem, Baptist Chapel, Llangyfelach-road, near Swansea, not later than May 28th, 1881. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. TO MANUFACTURERS and Others.—Messrs. Lewis Lazarus and Sons, Metal and General Merchants, 29, Great St. Helens, London, E.C., are ready to under- take Agencies for the sale of all kinds of metals, both raw and manufactured, and general produce. Commis- sion 1 per cent. Where necessary, goods received and warehoused and advances made. Consignments to Foreign Markets on special terms. CHEAP EMIGRATION to CANADA by the BEAVER LINE.-The magnificent, full-powered fast Steamers of the Canada Shipping Company having all the most recent improvements, offer to Emigrants unsurpassed facilities for reaching Canada by the shortest and most expeditious route. Liberal supply of food. Fares Steerage, B6; Government-assisted passages, farm labourers, £4 15s.; domestic servants, £3 16s. Apply to H. J. SELKIRK, General Manager, 32. Drury Buildings, 21, Water-street, Liverpool; or to their Agents. Restoration of Llangennith Church, Gower. THIS Ancient and interesting Church, founded by St. JL Cennydd in the 6th Century, is in a dilapidated condition. Its complete Restoration is proposed, but in order to achieve this good and necessary work funds are urgently needed. The Vicar therefore confidently appeals to thefpublic for their kind aid. The Bishop of St. David's has approved of the plans of the architect. Mr. J. B. Fowler, who estimates the cost at j61,200, of which B280 has been subscribed. Donations will be thankfully acknowledged by the Vicar, Rev. J. Ponsonby Lucas, Rhossili Rectory, Swansea. Post Office Orders might be made payable at Reynoldston, Gower. DAVIES & LAMB OIL, GREASE, COLLIERY BRATTICE, DOOR CLOTH, & FLEXIBLE AIR TUBING MANUFACTURERS. STRAND SWANSEA. RHOSSILLY GOWER. SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION for Pleasure Seekers at Wormshead Cottage, Rhossilly, well-known to be unrivalled for Scenery.—Terms Moderate. To Farmers, Cattle Dealers, and Others. THE USUAL SW ANSEA FAIR, will be held at the loo, M,arket, Swansea, on Saturday, May 14th, 1881, for the sale of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, &c. BY ORDER. BRISTOL CHANNEL STEAM PACKET COMPANY GENERAL HAULIERS. BIRCH & HEATH BROOMS ALWAYS I N STOCK WILLIAM POCKETT. Manager. O READY to be advanced by the d&Xl/UV NINTH GLAMORGANSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY upon approved security. Apply to H. W. MICHAEL and SON, Secretaries, 10, Rutland- street, Swansea. Bristol Royal Infirmary. THE COMMITTEE of the BRISTOL ROYAL IN. FIRMARY earnestly Appeal to the Public for help in the movement lately set on foot in Bristol to free this Charity from its debt of £10,200. More than B8,000 have been already raised and the Committee hope that residents in the Principality will assist in collecting the remaining £2,000 as numerous Patients are annually ad- mitted into the Wards of the Institution from all parts of Wales. Subscriptions will be received by Mr. W. TRENBBRY, Secretary, at the Royal Infirmary, Bristol. CHARLES D. CAVE, President and Treasurer. Board Room, May 10th, 1881. A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Eighth Glamorganshire Building Society WILL be held, at the SOCIETY'S OFFICE, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, the 17th inst., at Seven o'clock, for the purpose of APPOINTING a SOLICITOR. Applications will be received from Candidates for the said Office not later than MONDAY, the 16th anst. H. & W. MICHAEL & SON, Secretaries, 10, Rutland-street. Swansea, May 12, 1881. The Congregational Church, Walter-road, Swansea, OFFICIATING MINISTERS:— On SUNDAY, May 15th.—REV. WILLIAM JENKINS, Newtown. On SUNDAY, May 29th.—REV. O. R. OWEN, Glandwr. On SUNDAY, May 22nd.-The REV. THOS. JONES. SWANSEA CRICKET CLUB7" Annual Athletic Sports, Whit-Monday, June 6th, 1881. OVER £100 IN PRIZES. SPLENDID MILITARY BAND. Mnn'^f'+i^'ei68 anc* Entry Forms will be sent on applica- Entri! ,Secr?tary, S. W. THOMAS, Cockett, Swansea. entries close May 25th. MUSIC HALL, SWANSEA. ■A- 3L E C T XT IR, E j» — Will be delivered by nn RICHARDSON, F.R.S., TUESDAY, MAY SI&T, 1881, SUSJECT FOOD AND DIGESTION, Illustrated with diagrams by the OXY HYDROGEN LIGHT. JOHN JONES JENKINS EM M WILL PpSDE 5- PRICES OF ADMISSION—2s. and Is. For Further Parties see Posters, &c St. Paul's CongregatiOnal Church, St; H 1 Road, SwansØ&. e en s OPENING SERviGT?«a MAY 15, 19, 22, 29, & JUNE 5. SERMONS WILL BE PREACHED AS FOLLOWS-— Sunday, May 15th, at 11 a.m., REV. D. BLOOMFIELD JAMES, In the Afternoon at Three, and in the Evening at 6.30 REV. CYNDDYLAN JONES (Cardiff). At the close of the Afternoon Service there will be a United Communion Service. Sunday, May 22nd, at 11 a.m., v D. BLOOMFIELD JAMES. In the Afternoon at 3 o'clock, TirTrsnv /St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.) Rev. R- D- Evening at 6.30, t TT LE PL A (Llanelly.) REV. M. S. at n a.m. & 6-30 P.m., Sunday, May i M j-1 E L D JAMES. p Fv D. rTl a.m. and 6 30 p.m. Sunday, June 6tk» a R i (Cardiff.) REV. J. WA1TB, B.A. 4 Thursday, May *.p,r £ iisrC3- PUBLIC TEA PUBLIC TE.8.. AT THE JI ALL, AGRICULTUR A l each Commencing at 5 o'clock. Ticke > 'U be a In the Evening at 7.30, there WI RURCR. PUBLIC MEETING AT ST. PAUL'S Addresses will be delivered by the rr,mS J. B.A., J. M. Gibbon, J. Ossian Davies, B. p„rrT' J. Matthews, W. Williams, D. Saunders, A „ r\ Lewis, and R. D. Wilson; Messrs. W. Lloyd, Burnie, J ames J ones, and others. Tickets for the Tea Meeting may be obtained ol | Chamings, Walter-road Mr. Jarvis, 13, Wind-street; the Secretary, Normal College, or of any member of the Committee. Collection, at thfl clote of each Serrioe In aid cf.the S&UdisC Fund. • • ■„ PUBLIC DECORATIONS. FORTHCOMING VISIT OF THE Prince and Princess o? Wales. FLAGS, BANNERS, AND BUNTING, AND GENERAL DECORATIONS, Supplied to any extent by W IM: PIKE, 37, WIND STREET, SWANSEA, Who has made arrangements with the Manufacturers for an unlimited supply at reasonable charges. Flags may be purchased or hired for the occasion. Royal Visit to Swansea. THOMAS SANDBROOK, IRONMONGER AND GAS FITTER, 89, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA, HAS made arrangements with some of the largest illuminators in London and Birmingham, for the SUPPLY OF DEVICES, for the coming visit of the PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. It is desirable that orders be given as early as possible. To the Burgesses of the South Ward. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AT the request of an influential deputation I have consented to come forward as a Candidate for the vacancy in the Town Council, caused by the retirement of Dr. Rogers, and should you be pleased to elect me to fill that vacancy, I shall endeavour to the best of my ability to serve you faithfully. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, L. TULLOCH. Swansea, May 11,1881. To the Burgesses of the South Ward. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— MR. JAMES ROGERS having resigned his Seat in the Council Chamber, a Vacancy occurs in the South Ward. Having been reqnested by several in. fluential Gentlemen on this and several previous occasions to allow myself to be nominated for the South Ward, after due consideration I have now consented, and will, if returned by you, do the utmost in my power for the furtherance of the interests of this my native town, as well as of the Port of Swansea. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, WM. GRIFFITHS. 41, Wind-street, Swansea, May 11,1881. SALES BY^AOCTIQ^- c • Mr- J- M. LEEDER. „ Sewing Machines, &c., at Swansea H Household Furniture, at Swansea ■»*„„ 9, Household Furniture, &c., at Swansea M r; Freehold House, at Swansea y 6 MESSRS. BEYNON & LEWIS. Household Furniture, at Swansea 17 Fat Stock, &c., at Burry's Green, Gower MESSRS. E. ROBERTS & SON. May 1? Family Residence, at Swansea V' M"AV 19 & SHI Pianofortes, American Organs, &c., at Swansea. • May 24 Dwelling Houses, at Swansea May 31 Leasehold Property, at Swansea MR. C. HUGHES. May 31 Horses, Carts, &e., at Swansea mHnwPSON MESSRS. HOWELL, THOMAS, ^3™ Farming Stock and Effects, at Brixton, Carmartnen 8HLREMR. "KICHM"'HUGHES. Leasehold Ground Rents, at Mumbles^ MR. T. GRIFFITHS. Growing Timber, near Bronwydd, Cardiganshire MR. GEORGE NICHOLLS. Freehold 4 Leasehold Properties, Collieries, Mine &c., near Cardiff TO CORRESPONDENTS. 4V Several articles of local interest are unavoidably held over to our next. I _0-

SWANSEA, MAY 13, 18tL THE ROYAL VISIT TO SWANSEA. GLAMORGANSHIRE, the most populous and com- mercially important county of Wales, and Swansea, its chief town, iire.at length to be honoured with a Royal vifeit. The announce- ment made by the Worsttipful Mayor, at the monthly meeting of the Corporation on Wednesday last, has ^been received with acclamation by all wasses. After many rumours ,and ungrounded assertions, the Prince of Wales hasi now officially notified his acceptance of tjfe joint invitation of his acceptance of tie joint invitation of the Corporation and the Harbour Trust to visit Swansea in botbber next, for the purpose of opening the hlrge Docks, which are in course of rapid coiistrtiction in Fabian's Bay. The gratification with whieh this intelligence has been received in every (jaarter is sincere and thorough. The Welsh people, ss the Mayor very properly stated, are amongst the most loyal of Sftr Majesty's subjects. They honour the Queen, who governs the great Nation committed to her charge with such extra- ordinary ability and discretion, and whose conduct, throughout her long reign, has been marked by a sincere desire to promote the well-being of the whole of her people. The noble example which His Royal Highness the late Prince Consort set in the encouragement of all socially ameliora- tive and commercial enterprises, is well fol- lowed by his eldest son, the Heir Apparent to the Crown of England. The mantle of a great popularity which belonged to Albert the Good, has fallen upon the shoulders of Albert Edward, who always discharges so well and so gracefully the duty of sustaining the State ceremonials delegated to him by his Royal Mother. If we search for the secret of the happy influence shed upon a great people during the long and admirable reign of Queen Victoria, and if we would know the mainspring of much of the nation's prosperity in the highest things, we shall find it in the pure home-life of our Monarch, in the true and high refinement which she has inspired in the members of her court, and in the irresistible and gratifying consequences which always flow from such an exalted example. It is this vast improvement in the tone of social conduct, from the life of the palace to the life of the cottage, which we agree in attribu- ting very largely to the happy initiative of her Majesty and this belief it is that has endeared her so much to her people. In this testimonial of a nation's gratitude and devotion, of course, the whole o the Royal Family share but especially oes the public enthusiasm gather round the personality of the Prince, who stands at the hand of the throne, and round T>°- lovely and accomplished wife, ^n?0?a8 "^lexandra. If therefere, as is aronrr.60 be^eved, the Princess should our r R°yal husband on his visit to ^ihle vek^efhU8iasm Wd be> P°S" population.U eo!°Yhe Part, °f the Wh°le are proud toTv 1 B and county> we intrinsically are not altogether at the hands such honour South Wales Coal Fipfi yal. hcmse- The and town form thp which our county claims almost as orp^°f lmportant centres, coal mininsr indu^! pre-eminence in the castle-upon-Tyne itspH^8 nn,6 °f New- metallurgic industries <3™ regards the ledged head Were 18 theackrw" and and tin-plate manufocture^thrworif Though of comparatively modern vapid extension, yet our town is an Scient OTO, possessing charters granted successively by King John, by the first and second Edwards, 0 bv Oliver Cromwell, and by J»mes n. J J rr he mentioned that tew counties in Great Main P°ssess SUCh dlversified interest ot tol feature and Scenery, «s well as indus- trial activity, as Glamorganshire can boast of. T)IO U'Y country on the northem frontier of Tbe Y the county presents quite a panorama of natural beauty-high and rugged mountains, extensive table lands, and lovely devious valleys, through which the wild Welsh brooks and rivers flow. In the Southern division, ex- tending from the foot of the east and west hill ranges to the sea, stretches the beautiful and fertile plain of Glamorgan, not inaptly deno- minated the Garden of South Wales. The chief scenes of industrial activity are at Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, Hirwain, Dowlais, &c., through which their Royal Hignesses may pass either in coming or returning; and these works are only exceeded in im- portance by the smelting furnaces and tin- plate factories of the neighbourhood of Swansea. The mineral productions of the county are various and of inestimable value our stores of iron ore and limestone being practically inexhaustible and as for coal, we are the greatest depot in the Empire. This vast mineral wealth, conveyed from the in- land collieries by innumerable railways and canals to our great and rising seaports, is shipped off to all parts of the'world thus add- ing to the productive importance and indus- trial wealth and prosperity of the Principality. The native breed of cattle is also highly esteemed, and will probably interest His Royal Highness, inasmuch as it is in great demand by English graziers. Already steps are being taken by our townsmen to welcome with befit- ting pomp and circumstance" their Royal Visitors, and we have no hesitation in predicting that Swansea, with right good heart and hand, will make the occasion a credit alike to itself and the Principality at large. The occasion is of such importance to the town and princi- pality generally that it is not to be passed over in a few light sentences. In conclusion, we direct attention to the general applause which has followed the gra- tifying announcement made by the Mayor. It is not only the members of the Corporation and the Harbour Trustees, but all our fellow- townsmen, from the High Sheriff to the small shopkeeper who welcome the news. It is generally felt that the magnitude of our Har- bour Estate fully warrants the step now taken in issuing the invitation, and merits the gracious acceptance which the Prince has accorded to it. The Manchester Guardian of the 12th inst. calls attention to Swansea as a commercial centre of South Wales in a long article, from which we make the following extracts:— "Those persons who took the opportunity of visiting Swansea during the meeting of the British Association there last year, received ocu- lar demonstration, when inspecting the works ^progress for the New Docks, of the vigorous efforts which, are being made to increase the importance of the port." It adds, that no doubt the elements of a considerable trade exist," but the chief point of interest 18 the reference to Liverpool charges, which have long been a source of dis- content amongst the commercial classes 111 that (Manchester) part of the country; concluding by saying that as they have aready stated, the Trustees of Swansea Har- pour are devoting themselves with much de- termination to the encouragement of an eXfeve sapping trade." i; £ e South Wales Daily News says: o e business of the quarterly meeting of the wansea Town Council on Wednesday was heralded J announcement of interest and importance. at we are to have royalty is our midst is now be- yond a doubt. The Prince of Wales has officially ^'nnnicated his intention to visit the Borough mch the inhabitants of Swansea love to call the • P*tal of the Principality, in October next, and what a m°re' is a liklihood that the people will have Importunity of welcoming the Princess also. An notification having been made tothetown,it is rat' 6 k?16 think of taking the matter of prepa- rations into consideration. Committees will have the th e^' in order to adequately deal with be IT1„jU^and and one arrangements which must mi ln connection with the forthcoming event. agr town is fortunate in having at the head of a man with the sound common sense and P acticai administrative capacity possessed by hiffl?irnian ^en^na- His efforts, which have been at R sUcce3sful upon other important occasions Fr ^f,I18ea» will b* supplemented by those of Mr. rp Ash Yeo, the chairman of the Harbour a rust, a body who join the Town Council in in- vning the Prince of Wales to Swansea. It now y remains for the townspeople to co-operate right goodwill, and make the occasion a c'ea>t to the Principiity. ^zsttrn Mail says: h ? announcement which for more than a year been awaited with anxious expectation by the on° Swansea, was made at the Corporation Before the commencement of business the Mayor stated authoritatively that the Prince of Wales has ac- cepted the joint invitation of the Corporation ana the Harbour Trust to visit Swansea m October next for the purpose of opening the arge doeks which are now being constructed °7n tne east side of the river, and which no doubt, be completed by that time, gratification to which this intelligence ,l give rise will not be confined to Swansea, out win extend throughout the whole of the Principality, For some time past the general opinion has been that the Prince would not longer aelay paying a y^t to South Wales, but up to present nothing has been done towards tinn lnS ^he preparations necessary for his recep- "W'li 1 however, that the great question he come?" has been answered in the ^native, not a moment should be lost in pre- P. nng to welcome him with befitting pomp and as an initial step, loyal Welsh- should at once come forward with the first most important requisite—money. The Mayor said he had reason to hope that his Boyal ^ghness would be accompanied by the Princess. ?t were a consummation devoutly to be wished, and w« trust it may be realised.

t THE AP.CIIDFACoN,s VISITATION. U rTTn our Parish Church on THE clerical meeting e an(j instructive one Wednesday was an interesti g t • The occasion was trie nrsu from many points of view. 1 inted Archdeacon yernal visitation ofthenewly-PP of Carmarthen to the Rural y „ goodlj gathering £ £ wardens to welcome and support <iM«r1r.nnft altar-toble an<jf fcgbe ^y's, Archdeacon 08 read a "charge" which embrace s which "ty of subjects, and enunciated many^gp^cability are for their sensible tone and pp y Jo ''ho needs of the locality and of the nfc topics discussed in the cl»arg Swan- ofchurcfi accommodation in the district of Swan- While recognUing the value of the workdoneby clergy, he said more labourers are wan » .— M in this he was borne out by the Vicar, at another meeting later in the day, who compared himself with the old woman who lived in her shoe, And had so many children she didn't know what to do." It is very certain that while Nonconformist places of worship have sprung up in something like proportion to the increase of population, the extension of the National Church has been slow, not to say lethar- gic. The Archdeacon sees room for the erection of five or six new churches, and proposes that funds should be raised throughout the diocese for the purpose. In support of the letter part of the pro- position, he pointed out that as large numbers of young people are regularly drafted from the agricultural por- tions of the diocese to get their livelihood at the works, it would be only fair and dutiful that the diocese, as a whole, should do something to provide for their public worship accommodation. A short reference was also made to the success which hue crowned the effort to do tway with pew rents, and free the seats in St. Mary's Church. The praises of voluntaryism are often sung, but it is not often the principle meets with such a triumphant vindication as in this case. It appears that whereas the pew-rents realised only S125 per annum, the offertories amount, after all proper deductions, to about £215. The church wardens are therefore re- warded by pecuniary enhancement of value, and by the unstioted commendation of the Archdeacon. One thing is patent, alike to the Bishop's ordinary and to the meanest intelligence interested in the matter, that if the Established Church is to extend and strengthen her influence in this ''stronghold of Nonconformity" it must be by earnest and well-directed effort on the part of all good churchmen. Suoineness and apathy win nothing.

-♦ SWANSEA AND NEW YORK. LAST week we called attention to the proposed line of Atlantic steamers from Swansea to New York, calling at Galway. This week we have much pleasure in making public a few facts conc'rning the ocean line which has already come into existence—namely, Middleton and Company's Shamrock Line for which Messrs. Burgess and CJ. are the Swansea agents. A fortnight Tago the steamship Sowerby, 1600 tons burden, was loaded at Swansea with a full cargo, consisting of tin-plates, steel blooms, and other general merchandise, including the staples of the district, and sailed for New York. She was thus the first ship of the newly opened ocean line. We have now in dock the fine steamship, the Lady Frances, for which there is already an almost full cargo. She will sail from here on the 17th inst. We have just heard from New York that there is a full cargo secured, principally consisting of wheat, for the return voyage of the Sowerby. These steamers are now enabled to carry first-class passengers, and will soon be fitted for steerage passengers as well. In the matter of cargo, we under- stand it is intended to bring to Swansea, in exchange for our products, the valuable food stuffs of the American continent, including live stock. With this view it is contemplated to establish in Swansea an American provision business, such as Messrs. Johnson, Miles and Co., have so successfully started at Cardiff. There can be no doubt that such a line of direct communication between Swansea and New York has not been accomplished a moment too soon for the welfare of Swansea and the immense inland district which we are capable of supplying with American produce. The large colliery and work districts behind us, and the vast stretches of country above and below us, offer a great area of consumption and a splendid field of profitable supply. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the promoters will receive every encouragement and support in their valuable enterprise.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. "To be weak is miserable" said Milton. Modern opinion fully warrants us in adding-" to be poor is to be weak." Then the syllogism inevitably compels us to the conclusion that to be poor is to b3 miserable." This is at present a correct description of the condition. of that estimable and most useful institution, the Swansea Public Library. Like a tenant for life" of an estate whose predecessor was a prodigal, the unfortunate committee of to-day are obliged to retrench and live meanly and parsimoniously, so that the estate shall be delivered over in an unembarassed state to their suc- cessors in the dim future. Not that there has ever been any wanton exuberance of expanditureon the part of the poor young Institution. True the Baron of the Exchequer has ever-run the Constable, but in this case the metaphor policeman was not extraordinarily fleet of foot, and it did not take any gigantic effort of the keeper of the purse to out-run him. Another feature in the case is that the distanced official of the peace, as if scandalised and sulky at his defeat in the race, is inordinately slow in coming up to the scratch again. Poor policeman not quick enough to catch the thief, and too slow to protect the honest man, his lot, per- haps, •'is not a happy one," either metaphorically or really, as Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan make him sing. And, indeed, very much is required of the constable to make the Public Library a success. In his mythical capacity he is requested as soon as possible to over* ike, and, in future, koep pace with the purse-bearer; and in his real corporeal and imposing personality he is required to attend at the premises in Goat-street and drive away the naughty little girls and boys who make it a place of assignation. But, joking apart, that excellent institution is not allowed a fair chance of doing its legitimate work. Instead of its funds being applied to the purchase of books, they are very largely expended in the purchase of newspapers, chiefly for the benefit of the loafers and loungers of the town, who might be much better employed in honest hard work. One of the best rooms, instead of being set apart for students, is too much used as a 1 jedezvous where girls may meet and giggle and look at the latest fashion- plates. And does it not suggest itself to the meanest capacity that if only theDeffett Francis pictures glasses were wiped with a common duster every morning, the average practical joker would not be able to finger his initials, &c., on them. But when an ordinary alpha- betical catalogue cannot be much more than begun in five years, there is, to say the least of it, some room for the complaints that are constantly made. It is never too late to mend, however, and the present committee promises several acceptable reforms.

Intelligettci. THE Brurn ASVTNSR —Thehon. secretary of the Swansea with best thanks, a legacy of £ 50 from the executors of the late Mrs. Jessie Petrie.. ™ „f Swansea, arrived at Swansea Ws of'foretopgallant mast and main on Friday, with experienced heavy weather between Fayal and the Western Islands. A T>T*VOFOBTB RECITALS—It is announced in ou?ad^rtfitnent columns that on Thursday June 10th, «• Zimmerman, the great pianist and composer, ^recitals at the Music-hall, Swansea, under the direction of Mr. Gilbert Legge. CAMBRIAN INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB — The hon. secretary of the Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb desire to acknowledge with best thanks the receipt of a legacy of JE50 from the executors of the late Mrs. Jessie Petrie, being the amount bequeathed to the above charity under her will. At Harris's Navigation Colliery, Pontypridd, on Satur- day, as the cages were in motion, the connecting-rod of the engine broke and the cylinder burst, imperiling the lives of the 300 men who were at work iD the pit. They were, however, all got out in a few hours by another shaft. The pit will now lie idle for some months, as it will take a long time to repair the damage. A VALUABLE GIFT. — The High-Sheriff, J. Crow Richardson, Esq., has announced his intention of defray- ing the expense of a new and handsome stained window, to be placed in St. James's Church. This will prove a great acquisition, and it is to be hoped that it will be soon followed by the presentation of a spire and a fine peal of bells by another liberal Churchman. SUDDEN DEATH.—The older residents of Swansea will regret to hear of the sudden death this week of Mr. Daniel Phillips, better known perhaps as the shipping agent." Before the procuration of ships' crews was undertaken by officials specially appointed by the Board of Trade in this port, the deceased acted in that capacity, and so became well and widely known to all connected with the shipping community. DR RICHARDSON'S VISIT TO SWANSEA.—Those of our readers who are desirous of hearing Dr. B. W. Richard- son's lecture upon Food and Digestion" in the Music Hall, on Tuesday, the 31st inst., would do well to secure tickets at once. The ability and popularity of thellecturer, and the importance of the subject, will, doubtless, draw a crowded house, hence the necessity for obtaining tickets without further delay. The subject will be illustrated by oxy-hydrogen lighted diagrams. THE CHURCH ASSOCIATION.-At a recent meeting of the Swansea Branch of the Church Association, the following resolution was passed unanimously That this meeting desires to express its firm attachment to the doctrines and ceremonial, established iD the Church of England at the Reformation, and set forth in the Book of Common Prayer and to represent to the Lord Bishop of the Diocese that whilst it is most anxious to maintain such reasonable latitude of opinion and practice as is not inconsistent with the teaching of the Articles an Homilies of the Church of England, taken in their p am grammatical sense, or with a faithful adherence e Rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer, as interpreted by the custom of three hundred years, nevertheless ee s itself constrained to enter its solemn and emphatic protest against the toleration, within the Church of England, of any doctrines or practices which favour the restoration of the Romish Mass, or any colourable imita- tion thereof, any re-introduction of the Confessional or any assumption of sacerdotal pretensions on the part of the Clergy, in the ministration of the Word and Sacraments." If it 1- I. .» i- MONEY MARKET. THURSDAY. The directors of the Bank of England met to-day, but made no alteration in the rate of discount. The Share List of the South Polgooth Consols, Limited, will be closed on Saturday next, the 14th inst., for town and country. ADULTERATED MILK.-At the Swansea Police-court on Thursday, before Messrs. Thos. Powell, John Buse, and J. V. Parminter, David Morris, of North Prospect, as summoned for selling milk adulterated with 13 per cent. of water. Fined 40s and costs. EIGHTH GLAMORGANSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY — An advertisement in another column calls a special meeting of the members of this society for Tuesday evening next for the purpose of appointing a solicitor. The import ance of the appointment should secure a large attend- ance. FIRE.-At an early hour on Sunday last a are 'WilE discovered at the Messrs. Grenfell's Upper Baik Woris. A quantity of deal planks caught fire, and at one time the fire threatened to become serious. The p j'ice, however, were speedily on the spot, and by means of their eztincteur, soon subdued the throes and prevented the fire from spreading. LOCAL BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.—Milford Haven Lock and Railway Bill. -This Bill which is-one to enable 'he Milford Haven Dock and Railway Company to lease and sell their railway and pier undertakings, and fo.- other purposes, came on Monday before Mr. Robiuson, one of the examiners of the House of Lords, for proof of standing orders. The standing orders were complied with. ANNIVERSARY AT LLANSAMLET. — The church at Ebenezar, C.M., held their annual meetings on Sunday and Monday last. When the Rev. Dr. J. Harris Jones, (Trevecca College), Dr. Griffiths, Merthyr, John Williams and William Jones, of North Wales, preached to large congregations. Collections were made after each service, towards erecting a new chapel, which ismuch needed, the existing one being far to small. ST. PAUL'S CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. — The iron church, erected in St. Helen's-road, will be opened on Sunday next, and the opening services will be continued on the 19th, 22nd, 29th, May, and June 5th, On Sunday morning next the pastor, the Rev. D. Bloomfield James, will preach, and the Rev. Cynddylan Jones-, of Cardiff, in the afternoon and the evening. We refer our readers to the advertisement in another column for the remainder of the services. BOILER EXPLOSION AT SWANSEA.—About one o'clock on Wednesday morning a boiler explosion took place at the Globe Graving Docks. One of the egg-end s'eam boilers, weighing about three tons, was blown through the roof of the engine-house to a spot distant about 20 yards from the bed in which it bad been fixed. The explosion is attributed to neglect on the part of the engine-driver, John Davies, in not seeing the boiler charged with water. He was seriously hurt, and was conveyed to the hospital. BRISTOL ROYAL INFIBMARY.—We direct the attention of our readers to an appeal in our advertising columns in aid of the heavy debt which threatens to curtail the use- fulness of that excellent institution, the Bristol Royal Infirmary and as this charity is much appreciated in the Principality, as evidenced by the numerous patients annually admitted, we hope our friends will give the institution -a helping hand. Several have already done so; amongst others, Mr. Thomai Cordes, Newport; Mr. John Edward Lee, Caerleon, &c. SWANSEA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE COMPANY.—From the advertisement in another column it will be seen tl;st the share list of this Company will close on Wednesday next. We have lately paid a visit to the Exchange room and have seen the new switch board, which is certainly a marvel of ingenuity. It has been made with all the latest improvements introduced in America, and is well worth a visit. The list of subscribers to the Exchange seems to be slowly, but surely, filling up, and according to all appearances the Company has a prosperous future before it. Six men were remanded at Carmarthen, on Saturday, under the following circumstances :-Late one night re- cently they visited a wooden tenement inhabited by a bed-ridden woman, eighty years old, her widowed daughter, and a child. After beating the inmates, they fastened the doors from the outside and set the house on fire. The building was completely destroyed, and the oc- cupants escaped with great difficulty, being severely bruised and burnt. The case came cn for further hearing on Monday, when the bench, censidering sufficient evi- dence had been adduced, discharged three of the accused, and committed the other three to the assize at Swansea. THE NEW RAILWAY TO MORRISON.-In accordance with what we stated last week the Great Western Rail- way Company opened, on Monday morning last, their new branch line of railway between Swansea and Mor- riston. The line has been made by Mr. John Mackay, contractor, and it is partly high and partly Jow level, running for a considerable distance on arches and then on an embankment between the Canal and the River Tawe. The town terminus is, of course, the High-street Station, and there are convenient stations at Landore. Plasmarl, and at Morriston, whence trains depart and arrive nearly every hour throughout the day. The open* ing was very unostentatiously made, and the Company carried a goodly number of passengers. MR. W. F. HULLHVS BBNBFIT CONCERT.—In our advertising columns will be found a detailed notice of the complimentary benefit concert which the St. David's Choir will give to Mr. W. F. Hulley, their organist and choirmaster, at the Music Hall, on Thursday next, May 19th. The concert will be under the most distinguished patronage, including the nobility as well as the gentry of the South Wales district. Besides an excellent musical programme, in which many local favourites, in- cluding Miss Lizzie Williams and Mr. Ambrose Hulley will appear, the audience will have an opportunity of hearing the Policeman's song and chorus from The Pirates of Penzance," and the comic operetta," Trial by Jury," by the popular Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan. The characters will be represented by members of the St. David's choir. Mr. W. F. Hulley will act as con- ductor. „ THB VACANCY IN THE COUNCIL.—Mr. James Rogers having resigned his seat in the Council, an extraordinary vacancy has been created in the representation of the South Ward. Already there are two candidates in the field, viz., Mr. Lawrence Tulloch and Mr. Wm. Griffiths, outfitter, of Wind-street, whilst one or two other gentle- men are spoken of as possible candidates. Without wishing to disparage the fitness of Mr. Griffiths for the discharge of the important duties of the Council, the burgesses would do well to remember that Mr. Tulloch has already served a long apprenticeship and ably and faithfully fulfilled the duties- Without any. great fluency of language, Mr. Lawrence TuUoch cpeaks tersely and to the point, whilst his thorough independ- ence renders him a most eligible member. Considerable regret was expressed at his retirement from the Council some short time since, and now he sees his way to again devote his time to the duties of the office, we hope the burgesses will renew their confidence in him. Mr. Griffiths also is a gentleman of shrewd judgment and business'habits and will make no mean opponent. MR. C. R. M. TALBOT'S 78TH BIBTHDAY. —It has been pretty widely noticed that on Tuesday last Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, the Father of the House of Commons," entered upon his 78th year, and it may not be uninteresting to repeat some facts connected with his long and useful life, which, though well known, may have fallen some- what out of remembrance. Mr. Talbot has been Lord- Lieutenant of the county since 1848, and M.P. for the county uninterruptedly since 1830. He is the eldest son of the late Thomas Mansel Talbot, Esq., of Margam Park, J. P. and D.L. for the county of Glamorgan, and Sheriff for the same county in 1781, by Lady Mary Lucy, daughter of Henry Thomas, 2nd Earl of Ilchester. He was born at Penrioe Castle, Gower, on the 10th of May, 1803, educated at Harrow, and Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated B.A. in 1824, First Class in Mathe- matics. He succeeded to the estates in 1824, and was married in 1835, to Lady Charlotte Butler (sister to the Earl of Glengall) who died in 1846. It may perhaps be pointed out that Mr. Talbot, who has himself refused a peerage, is of common origin with the Talbots, Earls of Shrewsbury Lord Chancellor Talbot, of Hensol Castle and the Talbots, of Castle Talbot, Ireland, &c. The Lord-Lieutenant receives, as he deserves, the hearty con- gratulations of all his constituents upon the attainment of another birthday. CHARITY ORGANIZATION SOCIETY.—A meeting was held at the Town-hall yesterday with the object of forming a Society of the above character. The Mayor,:John Jones Jenkins, Esq., occupied the chair, and amongst those present were Messrs. J. T. D. Llewelyn, S. B. Power, G. S. Davies, R. G. Cawker, W. J. Rees, Alderman Thos. Davies, Captain Colquhoun, Jno. Thomas (Town Clerk), Dr. Morgan, Chapman, Maliphant, Edwards, &c., &c. The Mayor, after a few introductory remarks upon the subject of relief and indiscriminate charity, called upon Mr. Llewelyn to move the first resolution-" That, in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable and necessary forthwith to form a Society for organizing charitable relief and repressing mendicity ancUthat such a Society be hereby formed, to be called The Swansea Charity Organization Society." Mr. Llewelyn spoke at some length on the subject, and said that the guardians of the poor would be most willing to work with such a Society for so good a purpose. He had no word to say against private charity, but he felt very strongly on the matter of indiscriminate alms giving, which he believed was entirely and altogether wrong. He alluded to the great increase of tramps who found that begging paid better than- work, and that a good deal of this was caused by the working people themselves in the indiscriminate relief they gave. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies in a few pithy remarks, and supported by Mr. M. W. Moggridge, B.A., member of the Councit of the Charitable Organization Sooiety, and editor of Social Notes." Mr. Moggridge, in a long and practical address, described what charity organization is or ought to be the enormous waste of indiscriminate charity and its encouragement of pauperism, drunken- ness and fraud. He then spoke upon the question of relief which should he properly and adequately given and with- out which no real good could be properly done. He then enlarged upon the means of carrying out the object and the machinery to be used, the agency that was ne- cessary, and the help that could be afforded by ladies, who had more time at their disposal than men, and con- cluding by again referring to the importance of adequate relief and the result that will follow the system. Mr. R. G. Cawker proposed the next resolution, which was that a committee consisting of the following gentlemen, namely, J. J. Jenkins, Esq., J, T. D. Llwellyn, Esq., Rev. J. J. Gauntlett, F. A. Yeo, Esq., J. C. Fowler, Esq., H. Horman-Fisher, Esq., Captain Colquhoun, C. Bath, Esq., S. B. Power, Esq., with power to add to their number, be appointed to prepare a scheme for carrying into effect the objects of the Society. This was seconded by Mr. G. Sydney Davies, in a few well chosen remarks and carried, after which the Mayor proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be accorded to Mr. W. M. Moggridge for his atteadance and able address, which was seconded by Mr. Llewellyn. The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to & cleee.