The Cambrian

CHESS. [folT«D BY JAMKS GLASS.] AN communications for this department are to so addressed to the "Chess Editor," The Cam- brian, Wind-street, Swansea. Secretaries of clubs will oblige by sending aoticea of fixtures, scores of matches, and anj other information coneerning the above. Chesi flayers and composers are invited to contribute oreblems. eames. sketches. &o. CHESS RESORT- Swansea County Chess Club, Longlands Hotel, St. Heien's.road Wednesday, 7:p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. To CORRESPONDENTS. Solutions are solicited, and should reach us not later than Wednesday after publication of problem. Solution h Problem No. 126. By L. NOACK. j WHITE. BLACK. 1—KttoB5 1-KtxKt 2 Q to K 3_(ch) 2—K moves 3—B mates. 1- T„ 1—Kt to K 3 2-Q x Kt (ch) 2—K moves o Q mates, etc.. etc^ 2-Q x Kt (ch) 2-K moves 3-Q mates, etc.. etc, i Correct solution received from M. L. Marks (Swansea), H Jennings (Beresford). E. E. Daniel (Bristol), M. Haimes (Westminster). Problem No. 127, by A. CAMPO. I BLACK (6ve pieces). WHITE (eight pieces). White to play and mate in three moves. GAME 174. TARRASCH v. TSCHIGORIN. TIVent)-second and final game of the recent match. (French Defence). WHITE (M. BLACK (Dr. WHITE (M. BLACK (Dr. Tschigorin). Tarrasch.) Tsctiigonii.) Tarrascb."> 1 P to K 4 P to K 3 2 Q to K 2 ? 1 The Schachzeitung gives an article by C. von Bardeleben upon the above defence. It is suggested by the author that against Tscbinorin's move, 2 Q to K 2, Black should commence with the Sicilian line of defence, and then continue with the King's Fianchetto. The following muves are supplied for practice :—1 P to K 4, P to K 3 2 Q to K 2, P to Q B 4 3 P to K Kt 3, B to K Kt 31 i B to Kt 2. H to Kt 2; 5, Kt to K B 3, Kt to Q B 3 6 Castles, K Kt to K 7 P to Q 3, Castles 8 Kt to B 3; P to Q 4 9 P x P, P < P; 10 B to Q 2. R to K sq 11 R to K sq, BloKii, to follow with Kt to B 4. B to K 2 31 KttoB«(ch) K to Kt 2 3 P to QKt3 P to Q 4 Si'KtxQP P to B 4 4 B to Kt 2 B to B 1 33 li to B sq R to Q sq 5 B x B Kt x B 34 R to B 5 R to Q 3 ? 6 P to K 5 K Kt to Q i 36 R to K 5 R to Q sq 7 Q to Kt 4 Castles 36 K to B 2 B to B 3 8 P to K B 4 Kt to Q B3? 37 Kt to B 4 R to K B sq? 9 P to B 3 P to Q 5 38 K to Kt 3 K to B 3 10 Kt to B 3 P x P «« £ t0 K 7 R to B sq 11 Kt x P Kt to B 4 *0 RtoKbCcb) «toB^ Q X°B P "IfoK6 SSit5. SRtoQTq Kt to Q 2 « £ £ £ Jg|» XcLS.2' St?oHB38 4fi Kt t° B 8 lEttY* IV°pKR4 '5RVO°KbG8 flip2 59 P to KKt 4 Kt to B 3 48 R to K 5 K to Kt sq on a O p* 0 49 K to B 4 is to K. bq 21 Kt to K 5 R x R (ch) 50KtoB5 P to Kt 4 22 B x R Kt x Kt ol E to Q o K to B 23 P x Kt Kt to Q 4 52 Kt x P P to B 5 24 Kt to K 4 P to Kt 3 5 J Kt to B 6 P to B 6 25 B to Kt 2 B to Kt 2 54 R to K 5 K to Kt 2 26 Kt to B6(ch) K to Kt 2 f 5 Kt x B (ch) R x Kt 27 Kt to R5(ch) K to Kt sq 56 K to K 6 58 B x Kt P x BP 57 K to Q 7 P to B 7 29 P to K 6 1 B to B 3 58 Jt to K sq Resigns 30 R to Q Bsq B to K sq I The following two pretty games were played on I Saturday last in the Swansea County Chess Club Handicap Tournament. The openings are ordinary, but the ending resolves itself into a very interesting finish. GAME 175. Remove White's K'. B from the Board. „ -TUT RiAcK '2nd WHITE (M. BLACK (MC WHITE (M. ,?,LA;^laVpr ) F. Lee.) Leod Craik.) F. Lee.) t 'af 13 P to R 4 V to K Ktl 1 P to K 4 £ '°* r3 14 B to Kt 3 Qto R 3 2 QKt to B3 KKt to p tQ Kt 5 P x p 3 P to K B 4 P P „ 16 P x P Kt to B 2 4 Kt to B 3 P to Q3 17 R x P P to Q 4 5 Castles KttoR4? 1' To stopPt.Kte •6 P to Q 4 B to K-t* 5 „ K x B 7 P to K R 3 B x Kt Q p (Ch) K to Q 2 In jB Q to R 5 in HX P W KxR 9 Kt to Q 5 ft to B 3 B (ch; JK to Kt 3 85« -iSTia next move. 12 P to Q Kt 4 P to Q B3 GAiUE 176. r,.ernov, lwhite's K's B from tiaciboard. WHITE (M. BtACg,(2nd^ W|l:^e ) LeodCraik.) F.Lee.) Class Plaver.) F.LeeJ £ t t0 R 4 1 p to K 4 P t° K 4 lo P to Kt ca6tles 2 QKt v R34 PxlP° 17 P to Kt 4 Kt xP 3 p to K B 4 P is P x Kt Q x 4 P to Q 4 19 K to B 2 Q to K o 5 K to B sq Q V, R 4 20 Kt to Hfi(ch) P x Kt 6 Kt to B 3 Q t > KKKt 5 2i QRtoKt'q(ch)K to R sq 7 B x P RinOJ 22 Kt to Kt 5 Q to B4(ch) 8 p to KR 3 B to Q 23 K to K sq P x B g p to K 5 BtoKt jf Q to Kt 8(eh),then Q to 10 Kt to Q 5 B to followed by Kt x P 11 K to Kt sq Kt (o K 3 p K t0 t sq 12 P to Q, B 3 P to Q 3 2 Kt to K6(ch)K x R 13 Q to K 2 P *■ r 3 26 Q mates. 14 P to QKt 4 B to -T",N ANSWERS TO CORRESPO^^M,. Unavoidably po^P"ned.

Come and Ree SIEDLE BROS.' Show of Come and see blfci-L> THE PERILS OF THE FOOTBALT, FJELD. THE PERILS OF ^H^ffi^r°ti)BJTHE Glossop -Dr. Rho ins Medical Officer J'» tl The in. Rural Sanitary Authority, sumption has crease of deaths from phthisis years in the been considerable dunnfi the la» «- Glossop, urban as well as the rural dis fact and I cannot close my an(j boys of crowds of young n with the watchiner the game of f°otbi1 ther. I do utmo t intentness m wet or nr.e g to gee not wi-h lo blame the Ramp, ghould bo young people enjey themselves, defiance of done with the utmost care, and not m hag the rules of health. The lncrea, from other been great within the last few ye jnflamma- disease-, as bronchitis, pneumon Dje who tion of the lun?<. It is oertain that; po p work in warm rooms are not prep fertile stmd t if- «et and cold in an open field, source of the above-mentioned disease

LADIES' GOSSIP. No fountain so small but that heaven may be imaged in its bosom.-Hawthorne. Among other positions filled by the Queen are those of Colonel of a German regiment, and first prebendary of St. David's Cathedral, South Wales. Lady Swansea is spending a few days in the South of France. It is unlawful in Norway for an alehouse keeper to employ any woman other than his wife in the serving of drinks. The Japanese are an amorous race and marry very early. In every house there is an overflow of babies and young mammas. The grand jury at Manchester Assizes declared In favour of flogging sentences for assaulta on girls under the age of 16 years. Mrs. Bramwell Booth, in speaking of the rescue work among the girls in Piccadilly, says that an appalling number of them are deceived governesses. Miss Hannah Jones, the Welsh contralto, seems to have proved quite a success in one or the leading parts (Molly) in the new comic opera, Wapping Old Stairs, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Princess Christian has consented to attend the Jubilee Meeting of the Ragged bohool Union, which will be held in the Queen s-hall, Langham- place, on the 20th April. Mrs. Bulman, of Thornton Dale, Yorks, has attained her 100th year. She became a widow at the age of 20, and did not again marry. Two of her three children are still living. The income from the estates of the Duchy of Lancaster has largely increased since the Queen's accession. In the first four years of her reign it averaged £ 11,000, between 1841 and 1861 the average was £16,000. Last year the amount was £48,000. A lady, who is a member of one of the Noncon- formist churches in Tiverton, has presented £ 1,000 to the Baptists and £ 500 each to the Con- gregationalists, AVesleyan Methodists, and Bible Christians. The donor does not wish her name to be made public. Mrs. Kendal, who is noted for her lovely com- plexion, gives the following as her recipe Ten hours' sleep every night; a four-mile walk every day; vigorous rubbing in cold water; browp. bread, no sweets, and no coffee. The light should never be allowed to shine upon the faces of sleeping children. The head of a London eye hospital says that a good deal of the weakness of the eyes so prevalent now is due to the neglect of this. (Kris wh° marry foreigners should remember that in addition to being married in the English manner they must go through the marriage cere- mony of the husband's country before the consul of that country. Thus, a girl marrying a Frenchman here must be again married in the French manner before the nearest French Consul. A singular case of hereditary longevity is recorded from York, Pennsylvania, A man, named Klinefelter, died recently at the age of 81. His mother died at the age of 99; about ten years ago a brother died aged 82 and there are now living three sisters aged 93, 91, and 88 years respectively. Mrs. Clara N. Davies spent Monday afternoon with the Hon. Miss Violet Vivian at Singleton Abbey. Lord Swansea's daughter had expressed a desire to make the acquaintance of one who has brought so much honour on our country as Mrs. Davies and her beauÜful choir has done." Lord Swansea took a party to the concert at Swansea on Monday night, The Church Society for the Promotion of Kind. ness to Animals sent a memorial to the Education Department, pointing out that as citizenship, that is, the relationship of man to man, had been made a subject of instruction in continuation schools, such instruction might be extended with advantage to the relationship between man and animals. To this memorial Mr. Acland replied that he had taken the subject into careful consideration, but did not see his way to introduc- ing the treatment of animals as a regular branch of instruction in all schools. The following quotation is from an American medical contemporary:—"The voracious daily pre3S states that the mother-in-law of the Mikado of Japan has recently been ill. She was attended by 423 physicians, but in spite of that has pulled through. The 423 medical men hadn't much to say as to the cause of the lady's iilness, but a Buddhist priest of ingenious mind declared chat it was owing to the introduction of railroads. His logic was simple. Before there were rail- roads she was well. After there were railroads she was ill. What could be more clear than the conclusion he drew? It is astonishing how few women have mastered the art of walking, wHich, after all, is one of the best exercises in the world, and the foundation of all others. True, all who are not absolutely crippled can proceed by means of their feet," but that is not true walking. The body should be held erect, shoulders down, chest extending, and the leg moved from the hip, the whole figure immovable above this point. The movement from the knee is the secret of nearly all bad walking, combined with the uncertain tread induced by tight boots with high heels, which render gait uneven, and twist the figure in a most ungraceful manner. A good brisk walk should be taken every morning, wet or fine; not along smoky streets, but out into the country, by those lucky folks who reside in the Provinces, or in one of the parks, or even in the large open squares, when our dear dirty London is home." Walking, like all other exercises, says the Lady, should never be carried to extremes a brisk "pin will be far more beneficial than a tramp for many miles, resulting in utter weariness. The merits of gymnastics and calisthenics cannot be too highly extolled; and there are now several gymnasiums for ladies situated in different parts of the Metropolis. If a small gymnasium is impossible at home, there is generally one within measurable distance where ladies' classes are held. Many special complaints, such as curvature— which so often developes lll, young children—are often cured most successfully by gymnastic exercises carried out under medical supervision, and for these the various plank and rope exercises are most valuable. The new "quarter-staff" practice improves the poise and carriage of the figure Indian club practice teaches a correct balance, developes the muscles, and expands the chest. Swinging, practised in all its varieties, strengthens the spine, renders the limbs supple, and is moreover a delightful exercise. Jumping or leaping with bars or vaulting-horse teaches agility and courage. For brevity and simplicity the will of the late Mr George W. Childs, of Philadelphia, is cer- tainly unique. It deals with property valued at more than a million, and yet it covers only one sheet of paper. He has the utmost confidence in his wife, to whom he pays a noble tribute 111 the following words: "Having full confidence that she, knowing my plans and purposes, will, by gift during her life, or by testamentary writing, make such disposItIon. thereof, for charitable or other uses as will be in accordance with my wishes, I leave all my property, real and personal, to her, unfettered by condition of any kind." Singular has been the experience of two wealthy persons, husband and wife, lately residing in the Seine district of Paris. They had been introduced, so they say, to a scion of the Russian nobilitv, who at once commenced to paint his future in glowing colours. He was about to marry a princess with a dowry of JE80,000, and property worth many millions. But meanwhile his remittances had not reached him from home. WouW they lend him some money ? They did so, d in due time it was announced that the an i„ee would take place at Nice. The trio ? n-tpd for that place, the simple couple paying ii?Pt*npnses of the trip. At the place, however, l+c cropped up, and it became necessary a ditncu y Here the adventurer, who had t0 vis Unime as Boyard, disappeared, and given his been hear(i ot- him. con_ nothing entertainers were forced to return sequently hi<= now placed the matter in home, where't y ^h.,rities, alleging that they have been e n1 2- it Finance may e co b their admirers, the conferred upon them YeaH the wives of these •'Queens," if we for something more potentates, are -rab.t.ou» ro substantial than the n10 the prauco-German shortly beforo the outbreak ot the d & •fliar, the Empress Eugen e Thig crown) which she never was J°p which has lain a according to the a head to be quarter of a century purchased by adorned by it, has a ^mei.ican Kin# Mrs Vanderbilt, the wife of the Vanderbilt. How much she p whieh is 20 headpiece is composed of centimetres iin voieonic symbol, and has g°^lV.S: orient a wtaol* bouquet of *fnn ;rbo°e midst glittera a magnificent VlOlA+S» ..1 uiiiiwt rf

SWANSEA AND SOUTH WALES NURSING INSTITUTE. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Swansea and South. Wales Nursing Institute was held at the Swansea. General Hospital, on Tuesday afternoon last. There were present—Mr. J. Coke Fowler (Ill the chair) Mrs. K Rice Daniel, Mrs. R. G. Cawker, Miss Lindsay, Mrs. Canon Smith, Mrs. Griffiths, Mr« Goldberg, Miss Aubrey (secretary), Mrs. Latimer, Mr. Stone, Dr. Latimer, and Mr. R. Glascodine. j The minutes of the last meeting were read and I confirmed. ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Miss Aubrey read the annual report and state- ment of accounts, which stated that there was an unfortunate retrogression in the receipts of the Institute, together with a slight increase in the expenditure of the last twelve months, as compared with those of the year immediately preceding. The earnings of the nurses in 1893 amount to £803 Is., which sum was fl39 8s. 9d. below that derived from the same source in J892 (£942 9a. 9d.).' There was also a diminution in the subscriptions aud donations to the extant of JBII 10s. 6d., the total falling off of reoeipts in the year being J2150 19s. 3d. The expenditure shewed an increase, principally in the necessary supply of uniforms to the nurses, the cost of housekeeping, and the expense of training a Probationer—reduced, how- ever, to some extent by a decrease in the amount spent upon repairs of the Home and furniture. The actual expenses were B951 12s. 3d., as against JE932 16i. lid. in 1892—the net addition being £18 15s. 4d. Meanwhile, however, interest amounting to £22 61. lOd. accrued on the deposit account at the bank, which had, as heretofore, been left to accumulate and a sum of B100 was also trans- ferred in March to that account, which now stood at JE778 19s. 5d. As might be inferred from the diminution of the earnings, the nurses had not been always fully employed, and for a time the demand for their services had been so inconsider- able that an unusual num ber remained at the Home together for some weeks. The services of the staff had of late been again in full request, so much so that it Lad been out cf the power of the Superintendent to respond to many applications. The number of nurses engaged by the Institute at present was 17, besides the district nurse. 198 private patients had been attended during the year, and 1,784 visits paid to oases in the district—some of the latter having been very protraoted and serious, resulting in 13 deaths. Many useful appliances had been lent, which had been much appreciated by the suffering poor. In oouclusion, the committee expressed the earnest hope that the great advantage of maintaining such an Institution in this looality would not be lost sight of, and that the interests of the poor, as well as others, may continue to receive such consideration as would secure the continuance of the assistance which was so necessary. The comTiittee desired to offer their cordial thanks to Dr. Ebenezer Davies for his medical attendance on the nurses, and also to Mr. R. G. Oawker for his services in auditing the accounts. In moving the adoption of the report, Mr. R. Glascodine referred to the hope expressed by the committee, and stated that the Institute was still greatly dependent upon publio sub- scriptions. With reference to the supply of nurses, he thought that, in order to keep up an adequate supply of competent nurses, additional inducement would have to be offered them. The motion was seconded by Mr. W. Stone, and carried. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.—Dr. Latimer moved that Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn be re-elected President of the Institute. He (Dr. Latimer) thought that the keen interest which Sir John had evidently ttke* in the affairs of the Institute in the past would be sufficient to recommend his re- election.—This was seconded by Miss Lindsay, and carried unanimously. GENERALCOMMITTEE.—It was proposed,seconded, and carried that the following ladies and gentlemen compose the General Committee for the ensuing year:—Chairman, Mr. J. Coke Fowler; Mr. Charles L. Bath, Mr. H. H. Bath, Mrs. Benson, Miss Brock, Mrs. Oawker, Mrs. E. Rice Daniel, Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, Mrs. B. Evans, Mrs. J. R. Francis, Mrs. Fulton, Mr. R. Glascodine Mrs. S. Goldberg, Mrs. T. D. Griffiths, Mrs. Howei Gwyn, Dr. J. G. Hall, Lady Jenkins, Miss Lindsay, Mrs. Griffith Llewelyn, Lady J. T. D. Llewelyn, Lady Lyons, Mr. Geo. Padley, L.R.C.P., Mr. Thomas Penrice, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. J. C. Richardson, Mrs. J. Richardson, Rev. Canon Smith, Mr. Stone, Miss Talbot, Mrs. C. Evan Thomas, Mi*. D. L. Thomas, Mrs. Iltyd Thomas, Mrs. Picton Turberville, Mr. W. Graham Vivian, Mrs. M. B. Williams, Dr. D. Arthur Davies, Dr. E. R. Morgau, and Dr. W. C. Humphrey. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR.—Mr. R. G. Cawker was re-elected as auditor for the Institute for the ensuing year. It was said that no more efficient and practicaljman than Mr. Cawker could be engaged. TBOHTEB VACANCY.—Mr. C. H. Glascodine was eleoted unanimously to fill the vacancy ia-the trusteeship for the Keserve Fund, which was caused by the sad death of Mr. W. Dillwyn Llewelyn, of Penllergaer. VOTES OF THANKS.—In moving a vote of thanks to Mifcs Aubrey and Mrs. Latimer, and Lady Swansta, the Honorary Secretaries and Treasurer, the Chairman paid a warm tribute to the excellent work accomplished by Miss Aubrey, as Honorary Secretary of the Institute, during the many years I that she had been connected with it, and stated that she had an able assistant in Mrs. Latimer. He, as a member of the Institute, had great confidence in Miss Aubrey, and was sure that the greater portion of the success achieved by the Institute in the past had been due to the indomitable energy displayed by her in the good work.—On rising to respond, Miss Aubrey thanked the meeting for the kind expres- sions that had been used on her behalf, and pointed out that the future financial success of the Institute would be best secured by an extension of its good work among all classes. A larger staff of nurses was now undoubtedly necessary, and she was glad to say the efforts of the Committee were now dirpcted towards providing the same.—Mr. Glascodine thought the Institute bad not received the work it might have received had the number of nurses been larger.-The be8t thanks of the meeting were then accorded to Dr. Eben. Davies and Mr. R. G. Cawker for their services during the: past year. This was all the business of public importance.

PRESENTATION TO A LOCAL BAPTIST MINISTER.—At the Welcome Coffee Tavern on Monday evening last, a dinner took place in connection with St. James's Baptist Church, Swansea. In the absence of his Worship the Mayor (Colonel Pike), Councillor David Jones presided, and was supported by the Rev. D. Davies, late of York-place, Rev. Mr. Johns, of Carmarthen-road, and the Rev. B. C. Evans. There were also gathered round the festive board over forty members of the church, and a few friends. Tne little banquetting room of the Welcome presented a fine appearance, and the tables were laid with a pleasing effect. The dinner was of a good kind, and was evidently thoroughly enjoyed. The tables having been cleared, a very interesting presentdion meeting was held. At the outset, a letter from his Worship the Mayor (Colonel Pike), enclosing a subscription, was read, in which he expressed his inability to be present, and wishing the meeting every success. In opening the proceedings, the chairman referred in eulogistic terms to the splendid work accomplished by Mr. Evans and his church in the Victoria Ward. From what he bad observed in the past, the chairman thought that Mr. Evans could reasonably feel proud of the excellent band of Christian workers he had under his care. The work accomplished bv them in the past had done them great credit. Re- ferring to Mr. Evans, he (the chairman) stated he had always found him to be energetic, and that whenever he took some good work in hand, he entered into it with true earnestness, and by dint of perseverance and self-sacrifice achieved successfully the end for which he had laboured. The chairman then called upon Mr. Thomas Davies, the secretary, to make the presentation, which consisted of a purse of guld. In handing the recipient the presentation, Mr. Davies said he thought that no minister in Swansea, was more deserving of recognition than Mr. Evans, who lived consistently the life he professed.—On rising to return thanks, Mr. Evans was warmly received. In the course of his remark^, he narrated the history of the undertaking of St. James's Church, and the obstacles which beset his path when he took in hand the building of the church over two years ago. He was now glad to state that, by the help of Go>iand a few faithful friends ail difficulties had been practically overcome, and the prospects of a prosperous future were bright. The financial position of the church was very encouraging. Up to December 31st, 1893, (but not including school or choir fund, which amounted to over JE40), the receipts produced represented the sum of £1,34563.41 j. outstand- ing liabilities, £ 47 10s.; total, £1,392 16s. 4§d. The present debt upon the building including outstanding debt (as this would be met in February), was £600, so that £800 had been raised in a little over two years. In the future he (Mr. Evans) hoped to provide for the needs and comfort of the poor in the Victoria Ward. ■ There was no better way to carry out the work of Christ among men, anfl therefore of extending the Kingdom of God on Earth, than by helping suffering humanity and it depended on tneir faithfulness, unity, an l constancy as to whether they would obtain that which it was possible for them to achieve. In conclusion, the speaker appealed to all to do their utmost for the church during the year, and feelingly thanked all the members and friends who had so kindly subscribed towards the presentation.—Ths meeting was also addressed by the Revs. D. Davie* and Johns, and Mr. Davies. A song by Mr. Lawrence, and votes of thanks having beenticoorded the Chairman a.nd the Press, a pleasant meeting oume to a close.

SOCIOLOGY AND POLITICS AMONGST ANTS. LECTURE BY THE REV. DR. DALLINGER, F.R.S. On Tuesday evening last the Rev. Dr. Dallinger delivered a highly interesting and instructive lecture at the Albert Hall, Swansea, on "Ants. a study of sociology and politics amongst insects." Dr. Padley, president of the Royal Institution of South Wales, occupied the chair, and the hall was crowded, the audience being very appreciative. Dr. Padley briefly introduced the lecturer, who said the incomprehensible vast- ness of the Universe and the stupendous masses and energies that were for ever in it, were, by the disclosures of science, impressing themselves more and more upon the average mind of our race. But, concurrently with that, and by the same means, we became equally impressed with the marvellous details and minute perfections which distinguished the Universe. By the side of worlds, ants seemed of little moment. A study of the physical characteristics and complex movements of Arcturus or of Sirius, the dog star, so kindled the imagination that, for a moment, it might seem almost trivial to devote years to the study of an ant-hill. But it was in minute and perfect detail in arrangement that we realised the most assured delight. The ants were a little and a feeble folk, richly endowed for their place in nature. Mentally considered, they occupied the same position in relation to the invertebrate animals as man himself did to the vertebrate animals. Ants were social and were possessed of remark- able and varied civilizations. They built dwellings, architecturally more adapted to their purpose than even the Houses of Parliament at Westminster were to our purposes. They provided doors, cellars, ceilings, nurseries and store-rooms, and understood and performed the business of life. They were agriculturists, and not only reaped and gathered into barns, but literally sowed in order to reap. They carried on warfare, took prisoners and actually made slaves in millions, while they nurtured and educated their children with un- ceasing care. They showed hatred and affection and practically conversed. Sometimes they were hampered by luxurious indolence into a helpless aristocracy were often glutton- ous, and, when opportunities were afforded them showed a strong capacity for drunkenness. (Laughter and applause.) Could the analogy to human nature, asked the learned Dr., be more complete than that? Ants were strictly insects and their distribution was exceedingly wise. The largest ant did not exceed in size a large wasp and the smallest ant was familiar to everyone' Dr. Dallinger then entered into a detailed description of the structure of the brain, mouth tongue, eye?, and other minute organs of the ant, demonstrating that the insect saw exactly as we did. Their visible origin was an egg, which was hatched in due course. It was assumed by certain naturalists, not long ago, that the duration of an ant's life was very short, but it had been definitely proved by Sir John Lubbock that queen ants at least had a life extending from eight to ten years, and he (Dr. Dallinger) had at his home working ant3 living from five to six years so that it was quite clear the ant Was not a short-lived creature, as was once supposed. The raison d'etre of an ant colony was the multiplication of the kind. Referring to the architectural structures of ants, Dr. Dallinger said there may be in one colony, forty stories of chambers one above the other, used as store-rooms, nurseries. &c. The largest chamber was in the centre, and was probably the public hall of the colony. The life which the ants lived in the colony was essentially that of a republic. He said that almost unwillingly, because it rather went against his prejudices. Nevertheless, the life was republic. Ants had queen, but they honoured them simply as factors in the common welfare. It would be fallacy to shut our eyes to the fact that ants had solved the problem of a safe and a happy democracy. (Applause.) Lest, however, there should be any of his friendly auditors who were inclined to be over joyful at that discovery, it might be necessary for him to remind them that, in that democracy, the females bad all the power. (Laughter and applause.) The hosts of workers were all females the males were short-lived, and could neither work nor fight. Dr. Dallinger then illustrated the marriage flight of the young queens and males, which took place in August, the Queens tearing off their wing?, which were evidently considered by them as the finery of maidenhood. The ants kept insects in their colonies, which they protected from enemies and used as milch cows, often extracting the milk by coaxing with food. They were exceedingly jealous, and would not suffer another ant of the same species to enter a colony to which it did not belong; ye\. forty different species of the British beetle had been found in a single ant colony. The beetles did the work of scavenging; and some of them bore the sanae relation to the colony as the horse and dog bear to man. Ants were endowed with and used the equivalents of language. One message could arouse a whole colony to fear, to vigour, or to action. Whether or not they possessed or practised a morality he (Dr. Dallinger) would not venture to determine, but that they possessed rights it would be idle to dispute. He had never seen a quarrel among' ants that lived together but others were attacked as enemies. Moreover, if we would go to a colony, take away some of the unhatched young, put them iuto another colony, and after- wards, when they were hatched, re-introduce them into their own colony, they would be instantly recognised. After touching upon the philanthropy and kindness of some ants, and the misanthropy and selfishness of others, the rev. Dr. gave an amusing account of the way in which they treat drunkards. He said Sir John Lubbock was\he first of naturalists to endeavour to dis- cover what was the effect of alcohol on ants. He sweetened the liquor, and the ants imbibed it in great quantities, with a very striking result. The appearance of the drunken ant in its semi- happy indolence was very peculiar. But the point of interest was that the ants who were not drunk were so amazed at what they saw that they first of all gathered in a circle round the inebriated one, and then they took to pushing and beating him, in order, if possible, to cure him. As that was not effective, they eventually conveyed the offender to a neighbouring pool, and dropped him in the water. Describing the slave- making ants, and their methods of making slaves, Dr. Dallinger said they (the slave-makers) became so dependent, in time, upon the slaves they had made, that they could not even walk by them- selves, or eat without assistance. The lecturer then gave an interesting description of the agricultural ants, who sowed, reaped, and garnered, and the following year re-sowed a peculiar kind of seed, called by naturalists ant rICe honey ants, leaf-cutting ants, nomadic ants and their foraging expeditions, &c., and, in con- clusion, said that after twelve or fourteen years' careful study of ant life, he had come to the conclusion that tneindivilual ant knew of none other than self-service, and that was-" For none (IppTauL.r J' *U fOT the St*te Dr. Padley, in proposing a vote of thanks to Dr. Dallinger, referrea in eulogistic terms to the his subject learned Doctor had treated +innhe InHe I^T^iraS accorded with acclama- i r" Dallinger appropriately and » vo £ 5 r°SpTdf' proposing at the same time a vo^e ot thanks to Dr. Padley for nresidine- which was also heartily accorded Dr. Dallinger was greatly assisted in his I6! i t mterest °f whlch was considerably enhanced, by personally-prepared lantern trans- parencies from nature. The lantern was very ably manipulated by Mr. Garbutt, of Leeds the tee of the^6 GilCtriwTr<tees- commit- tee of the Brunswick Wedeyan .Chapel deserve the best thanks of the community for having to°Swansea.eminent SCi6ntiSt &S Dr- dallinger

ACROSTIC-" ANTS." (In reference to Dr. Dallinger's able lecture on the subject.) A tmfJrCt Vhe 5 industrious, tnuity, social, wise No obstacle oermaster's it it builds it farms it stores supplies. The H unemployed" are not allowed, an Ant can mork, and work mutt do; Securing food, and shelter safe, for old and young the whole year through. ROSABELLE JOSEPH. Swansea, Feb. 28th, 1894.

-777=7=n=== SIEDLE BROS.' Photography are the CHEAPEST, BEST, and do not fade WRECK OF A SWANSEA VESRWT E XI crew of the schooner Caroline which 4 last Wednesday for Gar<ton and wS7aI]sea New Brighton last Friday 'nieht ha.™' at Swansea. From w -at appear that soon after the vess-f atrucl- on n"°' lifeboat was lowered, and after much difficulty the Crosby lightship waB reaped, whence the S ,efT hfe,Tt took them 8shore The Caroline, which was. of ei-hty ton* refiner was owned by Mr. J. Randell of Adelai.lP-.Itri,? Swansea and was built in 1857. She was commanded by Captain Du«ron nnd had a crew ° T je fact that 8'10 strUf;k tile sand bank is attributed to the thick weather. She now li..a bottom ur> on the bank. bottom un on the bank. SIEDLE BK08., ™—frfnulmi M

NEATH ANi) DISTRICT NEWS. LEGAL SUCCESS AT BBIDGEND.—Master H. C. Davies, son of Di. Naunton Davies, Bridgend, was among the successful candidates at the recent Prelimillary examillation of tbe Incorporatpd La w Society. Master Davies was prepared for the examination by Mr. Rankin, the Grammar School, Bridgend. THE MARKET.—The general market has just been cleansed and re-painted, and now presents a very gay appearance, the new butcher's shop erected by Mr. W. T. Jones adding greatly to the neatness of the building. The work at the stall was executed by Mr. A. George, whilst Messrs. Peters and Young carried out the contract for painting and decorating, under Mr. D. M. Jenkins, the borough surveyor. THE LATE MR. L. L. DiLLWTN, M.P.—A large number of the admirers of the late esteemed Member of Parliament, in this borough, have expressed their approval of the proposed erection of a statute in memory of the decea-ed gentle- man, or at least the p.acin? of his bust in the spacious Liberal Club of the town he so faithfully represented for such a prolonged period. DINNER TO THE AGED POOR AT NEATH.—The aged poor of Neath, to the number of about 300, were regaled with a substantial dinner of roast beef and plum pudding at the Gwyn-hall, Neath, on Tuesday. Mr. F. Parish, of the Llewellyn Arms Hotel, catred in a. most satisfactory manner. The cost was defrayed out of the surplus of the poor children's New Year's Day treat fund. The hon. secretaries, Mr. J. Fear Davies, J.P., and Mr. D. M. Davies, were most energetie in this further effort. They were assisted by a committee, on which were all the clergy and ministers of the town. GWYN HALL.—The fifth annual concert of the Melin Juvenile Choir was held at the Gwyn Hall, on Tuesday evening, and was weil patronised. A miscellaneous programme was arranged and ably carried out under the superintendence of the con- dactor of the choir, Mr. Samuel Arnold. The stage was prettily decorated with flags, &c., including the prize banner won by the choir at the Crystal Palace. "Alone on the Haft" was beautifully rendered by the choir, and capital solos sung by Misses Lizzie Hawkes, Tottie Davies, and Mary Arnold, the latter, a young lady of ten summers, who in the tonic sol-fa class emulated Madame Clara Novello Davies, in lead- ing the chorus of 200 juveniles. Masters Matthew Arnold and Moore also acquitted themselves well. Miss Jessie Davies, Mr. Evan Davies, and Master Arthur Dennis as-isted as accompanists. The entire concert was most successful. NEATH CORPORATION WATER BILL.—We are informed, on good authority, that the report of the ratepayers' meeting last week was incorrect, in regard to the question put by Mr. J. E. Griffith, It appears that the enquiry was, (whether the charge to be made for water supplied to the houses > of the industrial classes would be in the nature of a rental per so many gallons, according to the quantity actually supplied, such quantity to be gauged by meters or whether each house would be charged according to Us own size and value. The reply given was to the effect that the latter system would continue to be adopted, with this variation, that, instead of the basig being, as hitherto upon the "annual value of the house or nremises' supplied" (au expression which has in ♦ hn Tiast giveD rise to a good deal of conflict), it was proposed by the Bill that the 'gross estimated rental as appearing in the valuation list and rate hook 'should be taken as the principle upon which the Water Rent is to be computed. SUICIDE AT RESOLVEN.-OU Sunday night a mfn named Thomas Evans a native of Glyn- Keath but lodging at 3, Company-street, WPRolven committed suicide by hanging hiin- •f The other inmates of the house had gone leaving Evans alone in the house, On their return they found the front door locked, on making their way through a neighbour's jj0Uge, the back door was open and Evans missing, A search was made, with the result named above. Evans was a widower. On Monday evening Mr. jj0wel Cuthbertson, the county coroner, held an inansston the body, and in the course of the eDquiry letters were read stating that deceased feared being taken to the asylum. In a letter addressed to his sister ha expressed a wish to be jjuried at Pont-neath Vaughan, and said that Dr. Pritcbard had told him the asylum was his place | -there was no cure. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst in an unsound mind." fgs NEATH AND BRECON RAILWAY. — The halt-ysa-rly meeting ot tne Neath and Brecon Railway Company was held on Tuesday, at "haring Cross Hotel, London. Sir E. Watkin, M P- presided. In the report for the last half- | ve'ar it waS stated that the gross reoeipts for that Period a33°unted to £ 17,779 6s. 9d and the working expenses to £ 11,213 13s. 8d. After the nayraen'; ^n'erest on the first debenture stock for the half-year, amounting to £ 2 372 7s. 6d., the„e remained a balance of £4,79415. lid., out of which the interest accrued on the "A 1 Debenture Stock, amounting to £ 3,185 2*. 5i., could be paid leaving a balance of £ 1,609 lis. 6d. f0r distribution amongst the holders of "A 2" Debenture btock. The Chairman, in moving the adopti°n report, said this railway could be improved by the development of its anthracite coal and by the improvement of the harbour of jjeath. Colonel Laurif seconded the adoption of the report, which Wag Carried unanimously, and a dividend at the rate trf 4 per cent, per annum for the half-year on the A 1 Debenture Stock, flt,d at t»ie rate of 1 per cent, per annum for the half*year 01Jru -2" Debenture Stock, was declare*1- The proceedings terminated with a o vote of thanks to the chairman. NKATH HIGHWAY BOARD.-A meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday, Mr. F. J. Gibbius (ch,al^dnJ' Presiding.—The Surveyor reported that the Neath and District Tramway Compaq were PreParinS material for the repair of their road. It was also reported that Mr. E. Evans Bevan had paid a first moiety (£250) of his contri- bution towards the cost of the cons'ruction of the geven Sisters-road. Mr. George Wilcox's tender of £ 86 l7s.» 'or the construction of an approach road to Cwmavon Bridge was accepted. Mr. Falden and Mr. Rees Jones attended as a deputa- tion fr°m t'le Upper Neath Vestry, to call the ttenti"0 of the Board to the narrowness of the Bryndu-road, Glyn Neath, and its steep gradients, d also to a dangerous part of the road near Pontneathvaughan. The condition of the metalling ot the road at GI) n Neath was also complained of. -The Surveyor explained that laige stones had now to be used to make a foundation for the road, and it would take a year or two to get it in order.— The Chairman thanked the deputation for the information they had given, and consideration was promised to the matter introduced.—Mr. Ealden said that hundreds of tons of gunpowder were conveyed over the Pontneatbvaughan-road, and it was due to the care of the drivers and the public generally that a catastrophe had not occurred at the point he had indicated. If an explosion took place at the spot he named, the village of Pontneathvaughan .would be blown out of exist- ence.

«TKUTH" AND THE NEW NEATH BOROUGH BENCH OF MAGISTRATES. la last week's Truth (22nd February), there appeared a severe attack on the new Borough Bench at Neath, upon their adjudi- cation of a case in which two young women were summoned for an offence against the bye-laws. The criticism is evidently founded upon an rxparte statement of the case, and has elicited a somewhat spirited reply from the Town Clerk. We annex the attack and the Justices' reply, which are as follows:- TROTH'S ATTACK. The very latest development of the criminal- manufacturing industry has occurred at Neath. Last week, two young women were summoned at the Borough Police Court for an offence against the bye-laws by emptying rubbish on a public causeway. The Bench, who were strong in numbers, if in nothing else, imposed fines and costs amounting to 12s. 6d. each, but the defendants were unable to pay the money. The alternative was a week's impnsonment, and the B^me afternoon the young women were committed to Swansea Goal for that period. Luckily, they were seen at the railway station by people of more sense and feeling than the Neath Justices, and, on the fac s becoming known, enough money was promptly subscribed to pay the fines. I regret that in the accounts of the affair which have been sent to me, I cannot fild the name of the en- lightened gentleman who s-igned the warrant for the cotnmiual of these young women. I should have liked to have given it publicity."

THE JCSTICES' REPLY. Magistrates' Clerk'* Office, Neath, 23rd February, 1894. "SIR,—Your'Legal Pdl ry' is always enter- taining, and, perhaps, Truth's castigation of Justices ia fiequently well-merited but I feel sure you will readily admit, that, as a rule, 'one story is all very^well until you've beird the other and that the Net.tti Borough Magistrates may atteral), have been justified in the decision upon wbich youba-e your caustic observations this week. The maximum penalty for tbe offence in question (wbicb, by the way, was not against the the locil bye-law*, but against the Town's Police Clauses Acr, 1847), ie £5 and costs. In these casts the Justices imposed fines of only 2s. 6d. eHch. The prescribed costs amounttd to 7s. 61., making a tot l ot 10s.—not 12s. 6.J.aa stated in your paragraph. The offence to which theyonng women pleaded &*ilty, was that of depositing on the footway of a main street three or four barrow-loads of most offensive refuse, after lep ated ciutions from the Sanitary Inspector, who baol not only spoken to the women personally, but bad recently served >Tinted notices at all the bouses in the particular Court Iron) which this filth was brought. The defendants Welte able to |iay the ID8tÆy down bad the). so cbosen, or they wnuld have been allowed any reasonable amount of time for pay- ment. Oil ipetwly asking for it b'1t they (i^M&tly elected to poae « mutJIW tfri go to prison. At the railway station, it appear", some travellers, at the invit..tion of a friendly beerhouse- keeper, had the generosity to clnb the tinea, and the women were released fr..m custody. Why the Magistrate who signed the commit. ment should be 'pilloried,' one is at a loss to understand. He simply performed a ministerial act, and did his plain duty in subscribing the warrant, on default of payment. "I venture to think a lot of unneccessary senti- ment has been imported into this common-place matter; that your sympathy has for once been mis-directed, and th"t the charge levelled by you at the Justices of scarcity of sense and feeling,' is entirely unfounded. Your sub-Editor may round upun me as much he pleases for saying so. "If the Act of 1H47 neede repealing, you will, no doubt, as a prominent and influential member of Parliament, initiate legislation with that view. Meantime, the Magistrates feel bound to adminis- ter the law as they find it.-I am, Sir, your obedient servant, EDWIN C. CURTIS, UTOWB Clerk and Cleric to the Justices. "The Editor of Truth."

THE RIO TINTO WOKK3.-DEPUTATION TO MISS TALBOT. A Committee, consisting of Mr. Potts, Chairman, and several others, waited on Mr. Knox, agent for the Margam estate, on Saturday. Mr. Franklen, Clerk of the Peace, was also present. Mr. Potts explained that the deputation had come, for the purpose of laying before Mr. Knox. in the first instance, (the Imen's case in reference to the "Smoke dispute." They desired, if possible, that the works should be carried on as heretofore, and sincerely hoped that Miss Talbot would kindly consent to withdraw the injunction. The removal of the works to Spain meant the throwing out of employment of 200 heads of families. At the request of Mr. Knox, Mr. Potts then read through a list of questions as follow (1) Is it correct that Miss Talbot's action has forced the company to make arrangements for the removal of the whole of the suieltioit department to Spain ? (,) Do you happen to know that Mr. Fletcher cannot suggest any other means of reducing the smoke to the standard demanded by Miss Talbot? (:I) Does Miss Talbot wish us to believe that she would not be guilty, either directly or indirectly, of closing the copper works? (4) Is it a matter of indifference to Miss Talbot how mucb of the works are closed, so long as they are not eatirely closed ? (5) Is the statement as it stands correct-tliat Miss Talbot proposed to withdraw the injunction uncon- ditionally? (i) If correct, is she not willing to do so now ? (7) Is it not a fact that Miss Talbot will subsequently enforce the injunction if the company failed to reduce the smoke to the standard ? (8) Is it a fact that you were very unwilling to grant the fifteen months' extension of time before enforcing the injunction? (9) Do you admit that the company were so situated in December last that they were compelled, if they wished to remain at Cwmavon, to make proposals which would satisfy Miss Talbot ? (10) Do you admit that their proposals were based upon negotiations which were going on for some months, and do you also admit that the company were in a position to know what Miss Talbot would accept, and had to frame thtir proposals accordingly t Mr. Franklen pointed out that there were many things in the questions which Mr. Knox was not the person to answer. Mr. Potts We are under the impression that Miss Talbot was wrongly informed in certain re- spects, and believe that if she could view the questiou from our point of view, she would con- cede what we ask. Mr. Knox, addressing himself to some of Mr. Potts' questions, said that he thought the Rio 1 Tinto Company themselves had disposed of the allegation that Miss Talbot wanted to drive away the company by making proposals to Miss Talbot which she, in the interests of the workmen, ac- cepted.—She was spending a great deal of money iu the development of the estate, and in promot- ing a Bill in Parliament in connection with the Port Talbot scheme. Questions were then put to Mr. Knox having I reference to the present position of the farmers with regard to the threatened closing of the works. Mr. Knox, in reply, stated tbat tbe farmers had made no representation to him, and were sorry for the part thty had taken in the matter. After some further discussion, Mr. Knox pro- mised to lay before Miss Talbot a full account of all that had taken place between them, and having shaken hands with the deputation, the interview closed.

NEATH POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. [Before the Mayor (Dr. Davies), Aldermaa Charles, Councillors J. B. Davies and H jpkin Jones, Messrs. T. Teague, J. Fear Davics, aud D. T. Sims.] Cn LAWFUL PRESENCE. — Joseph Price, labourer, Melincrvthan, and James Rnle, labourer, Melincrythan, were charged with being on the premises of the Ivy Bush public-house, Melincrythan, on Sunday, the 18th inst.—Defendants, who pleaded guilty, were each fiaed 10s. and costs. TILL ROBBERY.—Thomas George Harris :15), Btepney-street, Liauelly, and Thomas Williams (14), 4, Church-street, Llanelly, were brought up under a remand charged with stealing a florin from a till in a shop.-Williams was discharged, and Harris, against whom there was a previous conviction, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH. — Two brother named Albert and Wm. Diamond, labourers, Bowen-street, Melincrythan, were charged with being drnnk and dis- orderly in Bowen-street, on the 17th February.-P.C. George lies proved tbe charge.—Fined 10s. and costs each. Paid. DESERTION.—Wm. Williams, collier. Water-street, was charged by Mr. T. W. Jones, relieving otticer for the central district of the Neath Uni.m. with refusing and neglecting to maintain his wife.—Mr. H. P. Charles defended.-The Bench expressed their opinion that the defendant should reimburse tte parish authorities the charges incurred. It appears deiendant bad left his wife, and removed to Onllwyn, leaving his wife at Neath, she being taken seriously ill. The parish had ordered medical and other remedies, heiice the charge. PONTARDAWfi PETTY -SESSIONS, -FRRDA T. [Before G. H. Strick, John Fotfelf, John Player, and E. H. Hedley, Esqrs.] PRECOCIOUS PICK-POCKETS.-Wm. Couch and James Spooner, two dirty-looking lads, were bronght up for picking pockets, at Llansamlet. They were at the lair on Tuesday, and were seen stealing a purse from the pocket of Sarah Ann Davies, of Bircngrove. Previous charges were proved against them. Couch was ordered to be imprisoned lor seven days, and afterwards to be sent to the Reformatory for four years Spooner was ordered to receive ten strokes with a birch. CAUTION To LANDLORDS.—Isaiah Lewis, landlord of the Lucas Arms, Llans.imlet, was summoned for supply- ing a drunken person on Sunday, January 2sth. Mr. David (Neath) prosecuted cn behaif of the police, and Mr. Thomas (Neath) defended.-After hearing the evidence of Police-serue.nt John Button and others, the Bench considered the case proved, and inflicted a fine of zE2 and the costs.-Gomer James, the man found drunk on the premises, was fined 5s. and costs. AFFILIATIONS.—Margaret Williams, a young woman, summoned Griffith Watkins, of Gilfach Goch, to shew cause, fce. Mr. C. B. Jenkins prosecuted, and Mr. W. Howells, Swansea, defended Case dismissed for want of corroborative proof.—W. Fred. Boycott, who promised to marry her, was summoned by Sarah Lewis, of Ystalyfera, for a similar offence. Defendant, who had admitted the paternity, was ordered to pay 3s. per week for 13 years, and costs.

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. The House of Lords bad no business to transact on Monday, and the E*rl of Kimberley suggested that it should adjourn during pleasure in order to receive from the Commons any further amend- ments to the Local Government Bill. The Marquis of Salisbury opposed this proposition until they had had time to consider the proposed amend. ments, and moved that the adjournment should be until Wednesday. The motion was carried. Their Lordships resumed at ten o'clock, when the Local Government Bill with amendments was brought up from the House of Commons. The House then adjourned as previously ordered. In the House of Commons, on Monday, the Premier, in reply to Dr. MacGregor, said the Government were pledged to bring before the House a plan for giving effective consideration to Scotch business next session by referring such business to a Grand Committee. Mr. Rathbone and Mr. Tomlinson expressed a hope that a similar advantage would be conferred on Wales and England respectively. Questioned by Mr. Stanley Leighton, Mr. Acland said the Education Department had informed the managers of both voluntary and Board schools that they would not be justified in refusing admission to children whose parents are unwilling to pay for school books. Sir U. K"y Shuttleworth (replying to Lord G. Hamilton) said, as far as the Admiralty were aware, there was no truth in the rumour'that a second reverse to our troops had occurred in West Africa. The House afterwards considered the Local Government (England and Wales) Bdl, as amended by the Lords upon the Commons amend- ments to the Lords' amendments. Several of the »mendments were accepted, the others being re- jected, and thus amended, the bill was ordered o be sent to the Peers. The House adjourned at b.JO until Thursday.

SILK HATS Cleaned and Blocked on the Premises at shortest notice.—J. H. PAJJK, Hatter, &c., 7, High-street, and 105, Oxford- street. BRYKTAMMAN.—COMPETITIVE MEETING.— ON Saturday evening list, another Te y successful meeting of this nature was held in Ebenezer Chapel. In the absence ot the appointed chair- man (Mr. John Jones, Cannon-row), Mr. Ree-, Morgan presided. The adjudicators were: Music-Mr. Thomas Howells. Mountain-road- Literature Mr. David Thomas (Trumor), G'aii- amman; while Mr. David H. Williams acted as conductor, and Mr. Gwilym Jones, Bridgend Shop, accompanied. There was a good audience present, and the competitors were verv nnmerrns in ail subjects. After the usual votes of thanks tne meeting- was brought »o a close. ^A^BT,RT'9 QOOOA.— A^Coeo* possessing TaUuUe fiesb-forBiiBg qualities aud iatparUnz etienfttiiisnd

SWANSEA SCHOOL BOAED. THE HEADMASTERSHIP OF PENLLERGAER SCHOOL. A SWANSEA MINISTER AND THE POPE. The usual monthly meeting of the Swansea, School Board was held at tne < ffijes in Dynevor- place, oa Wednesday afternoon last. Dr. W. Morgan presided, and there were also present the Revs. A. A. Mathews, W. Evans, J. Davies, Dyfodwg Davies, Watcyn Morgan. Father Pnilipsoii, Dr. Rhys Davies, Messrs, Dd. Harris. W. Watkins, C. H. Glascodine. R. J. Llovd. and D. R. Lewis. The minutes of the previous meeting were real and confirmed. THE SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. THE SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE MR. E. HUGHES, PENLLERGAER. The minutes of the Schools Management and Educa- tion Committee recommended the lloard to appoint, remove and transfer teachers and assistant teachers authorise the sealing of pupil teactier.s* articles, receive resignations, increase salaries, give and withdraw uotices terminating engagements, and make all other necessary changes in the staff of the Bnard Schools; t<i appoint a head master, Penllergaer school; to fix 'ihe salary of the head teacher, Pentrepoth School. B ys' Department; to accept the resignation of a first-year pupil teacher; to fix the salary Payable to a certificated assistant, Higher brade School, GIlls Department; to appoint a trained certificated assistant, Higher Grade School, Girls' Department to appoint an ex-pupil teacher assistant, Ynjstawe School; to rescind tie Board's scheme of pr zes for punctual and i-egul ;r attendance; to confirm the appointment of an assistant to Plascnarl Evening Continuation School, Boys' i Department to appoint five female ex-pupil teacher assistants" on tupplv." Mr. David Harris, in moving the adoption of the minutes, referred to a statement which he made at the last meeting with regard to the Girls Higher Grade School. The head mistress took exception to what had been said, because sne thought it was a personal reflection upon herself, He (Mr. Harris) did not think any member of the Board intended any reflection should be cast upon the present head mistress, who had been nnder the Board for many years and had giv, L great satisfaction. He was afraid that, if the results which ought to have been attained had not been attained, it was due more to the lack ot i accommodation than to any defect on the part of the head mistress. The Rev. W..Evans seconded the adoption of the minutes. Dr. Rhy, Davies moved an amendment that Mr. D. E. Williams (Brynhyfryd) be appointed to tne headmasterstnp of Penllergaer Schools, in succession to the late Mr. E. Hughes, instead of Mr. W. H. Davies (Danygraig) as recommendea by the Committee. Dr. Davies made a lengthy Comparison of the merits, qualifications, and length of service of the two candidates, and said that, although Mr. Davies had been under the Board longer, he had not gained so mauy marks as Mr. Williams—in fact he wastnird on the list, as regards marks, of candidates. Mr. D. R. Lewis seconded. Mr. Watkins opposed, and said that since Mr. Davies had been at Danygraig, that school had advanced considerably, whereas, at Brynhyfryd. the results were not nearly so good. Mr. Watkins referred in eulogistic terms to the late Mr. Hughes, aId as Mr. Davies was brought up by Mr Hughes, he (Mr. Watkins) thought he would be a fitting successor. The Rev. Dyfodwg Davies supported the amendment, and Mr. R. J. Lloyd oppo-ed. Mr. David Harris having spoken, Mr. C. H Glascodine opposed the amendment, as also aiu the Chairman, the Rev. Father Phillipion, and the Rev. A. A. Mathews. Tue Rev. John Davies (Cadle), in supporting the amendment, said he had been referred to bv a newspaper as equal to the Pope of Rome. The gentlemen opposite him (pointing to the Rev. A A. Mathews, Mr. C. H. Glascodine, Mr. Watkins, and others) were all relations of the Pone, and were going fast to the Pope, m whom he thoroughly believed. (Laughter ) The Rev. Father Piiiliipson protested aeain-t e name of one who was dear to him ana venerated by him being brought into the Board (Hear, hear.) Tue Cnairman appealed to the Rev. J. Davies to give way to the Rev. Father Phillipsou's pro- test. The Rev. Mr. Daviea said he would desist out of respect for Father Phillipson, but as he was said to be equal to the Pope, they should take his advice, which was tendered in favour of the amendment, the rev. gentleman remarking that Mrs. Davies (the wife of the candidate) was a Cnurch lady. On being put to the vote, the amendment was lost, and the minutes of the Committee were then auopted. BUILDINGS AND SITES COMMITTEE. The minutes of the Buildings and Sites Committee recommended the Board to confirm the doing of certain work, and to authorise certain repairs, at several schools to authorise an exohangeof sites tor the new school, Llangyfeliich to authorise an increase on the allowance to the caretaker, Wauti Wen School to authorise the Chairman to attix the Common Seal ot the Board to the contract for the furniture tor the New Higher Grade School; to authorise, the Chairman to affix the CoaimoQ Seal of the Board to the agreement lor the purchase of a isile at St. Thomas to authorise a payment of t5 for alleged damage-Ne* Higher Grade School. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Father Phillipson, the minutes of the Building and Sites Committee were;adopted, subject to a slight amendment. TRUANTS' SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Theminutesof the Truants' School rec mmended the Board to authorise the granting of licences to reside out the School to authorise tbe purchase of certain supplies to authorise certain wora to authorise the purchase of certain furniture. On the motion of the Rev. W. Evans, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the minutes of the above Committee were adopted without discus-ion: SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. The minutes of tbe proceedings of the School Attend- ance Coinmtttee recommended the Board tu alltlwrise prosecutions for the breach of the bye laws and the Act of 1876. The minutes vrere adopted on the motion of the Rev. A. A. Mathews, seconded by the Rev. John Davies. FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The following minutes of this Committee were adopted on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. C. H. Glascodille THe minutes of the proceedings of the Finance and General Purposes Committee recom- mended the Board to authorise the scaling and issue of precepts upon the various rating authorities for the total of £ 8,.00 towards the expenses of the Bourd for the hatf-year ending .ytn September, 1S93 to authorise the signature of cheques for the uzual periodical pay- ments.

SIEDLE BROS., Photographic Artists, 13, Ideathfield-street, Swansea. MONTHLT MEETING OF THE WEST GLAMOR- GAN CALVINISTIC METHODISTS.—This meeting was held on Tuesday, the Rev. D. M. Davies, (Penclawdd) presiding. The business generally was of a routine character. Mr. Daniel Jones (Loughor) wat elected statistican for the next three years, and Mr. Charles Williams was thanked for his services in the past. Mr. Sims and the Rev. Thomas Edward.. were elected to represent the meeting on the Trevecca College committee.—A committee was struck to take into consideration the advisability of forming a fund towards the support of the widow and children of the Rev. H. Eurfyl Jones (Kenfig Hill). It was decided to hold the next monthly meeting at Nantymoel on the 24th and 25th of April. CAHBURT'S COCOA.—" Of f»!l strength of HIGHLY economical nature, free from added itArcb and ftugur. -UeaXtk. FT3

HIGH WATER TS SWANSEA HARBOUR FOR THIS MONTH OF MARCH, 1891, Compiled from Greenwood °RH^of ChJnde>Tablea for the Lancashire Coait and Bristol Channel.) TSKJSHTS M^AtvlCSTjIlL>-OAi ATNK_ Princeof N. |D'K S D'k Days of Month. Gr'nwich Wales Dock, fc-tide j-tid< ;»«■■ Eve.. :$ £ •; VarCH. A M P.M- F. I. F I B T xhuSifr 11«% y re r* s Friday S 3 1 | 2- ™ 16 10 15 4 Saturday.. 8 3 9 3 44 M 5 24 1 18 1 16 7 Sunday — • & 8 25 6 19 « 18 0 Monday 0 5 26 27 6 27 3 21 ? iq fl Tuesday 6 5 48 6 4 -,9 0 28 11 22 11 J 5 ] Wednesday 7 6 19 6 37 30 9 30 6 21 6 23 0 Thursday.. 8 6 50 7 4 32 1 31 R 2 r 91 n Friday 9 7 20 7 37 33 vl „ V- ,? ° Saturday 10 7 51 8 4 33 4 o» ™ I SSS ? ^10"! » 11 &" rsg S 24-7 18"7 n"l Zundol U h 55 2 4125 1 25 10 19 l'J 18 4 day IP 3 21 3 62 26 9 zl 6 21 6 20 C •IW.ii y '• 19 4 23 4 52 29 4 J 6 2:i 6 22 0 •• 5 21 5 44 31 0 32 2 26 2 24 8 Wednesday :i 6 3 6 23 32 10 33 8 27 S 26 2 J .uriday. 2> 6 41 6 59 34 0 33 9 27 9 26 3 hidclv 23 7 16 7 33 33 7 33 2 27 2 25 8 Satnrday.. 24 7 47 8 1 32 9 32 2 23 2 24 8 ^uadai/ 25 8 15 8 30 31 6 30 11 24 11 2 i 5 Monday 26 8 43 8 58 29 6 28 9 22 9 21 3 lues !ay 2 7 9 17 9 34 26 U 26 1 20 1 18 7 Wednesday 28 9 M 10 16 24 8 24 0 18 0 16 6 Thursday. 29 10 4911 30 22 9 22 11 16 11 15 5 Friday 30 0 38 22 3 16 3 14 9 Saturday.. 31 1 7 1 62 23 1 22 9 16 9 15 5 MOON'S PHASES. I New Moon, 7th. 2.18 p.m. I Full Moon, 2!st, 2.11 p.m I First Quar., I4tn6.2- p.m. | Last Qaar., 29lh, 8.2i a.m. I The inner cill of the South is 18 inciies abovr the cill of the South Dock naif-tide basin. The water in the New Entrance Channel is some fee: deeper than shown on the cill of the Prince ot Wale, Dock. The height of Tide up the River, at the Potterv Bridge is 18 feet less, and at 'Jafed Works and Middle Bank lift. Sin.teM Shan on the Cill of the Prince 01 Wales Dock.

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