The Cambrian

SWANSEA POST OFFICE PICNIC. AN ENJOYABLE DAY IN GOWER. BY ONE OF THE PARTY._ The ar.nual picnic of the S -vansea Post Office officials took place on Saturday la.t.. The weather was delightfully fine, the sun shedding forth his rays with a gentle warmth that made everyone feel bright. The arrangements were excellent, reflecting credit upon all concerned. The Post Master (Mr. Barnett). the Superintendent, and the Chief Clerk and others generously contributed to the funds, with the result that substantial money prizes were awarded those who were the most successful in a splendidly-arranged series of sports on Porteynon Sands. Mr. David Grey was unceasing in his efforts to secure the thorough enjoyment of the picnickers, tnereby earning the good opinion of all. The Post Office officials, very staid though they be when on duty, know how to enjoy themselves when on pleasure bent. To see some of them at work at the counter, or in the sorting room, or in the parcel department, or on the night or morning mail, or at the instrnment, and you'd think the responsibilities of the United Kingdom rested on their shoulders, and that the weight of these responsIbilities had crushed out whatever jollity might have previously existed in their heart j. But see them embarked on a picnic and you'd think them the merriest of merry souls, with no cares, either domestic or official, but wiih hearts as gay and blithesome as little lambs'. It is said that this is accounted for by the rarity of the holidays they enjoy—that like caged birds they cannot restrain the exuberance of their joy when let free. To use a stereotype, be that as it may, forty Post Office officials dived into Gower on Saturday and fairly surprised the inhabitants. The start was announced for 9 a.m. sharp. Those of UJ who kuow the punctuality of the Post Office ani the Telegraph Office can guess what nine o'clock meant! Nine twenty ? Oh, dear no: Tile Post Office clock, which leads so manv people astray, and causes the utterance ot more naughty words than half the clocks in the town, pointed to 9.55 when the brakes dashed off amid a rattle and a cheer. Tnere wpre two brakes, well-horsed, supplied, by Mr. Rosser, Wind-street. Prior to the start the ubiquitous photographer arrived on the scene, and "took the picnickers as they sat or stjod in the brakes. The results should be interesting, if not curious. Along Oxford-street, St. Helen's-road, and Walters-road the party was quiet enough, but once well on the Sketty Road and the fun be?an. Mr. R. D. Burnie smiled when he heard the noise a mi rate or so before he saw what created it. Perhaps he guessed what was out. When he passed the brakes, th- occupants heartily cheered him, and he gracitully took off his hat, and proceeded on his journey with a significant smile on his face. Perhaps he was thinking of the days waen he stole away from the House of Commons on pleasure bent. Sketty being passed the picnickers commenced to One sang 11 Which finger did he biter" another Oh Maria, if you love me a third Molly. Moliy, always cO jolly," and so on, and so on. Mr. Alf Samuel, Mr. Arthur Phillips. andMr. Harry Sims performed various and wondrous feats with a lemonade bottle and a stout rope, the first-named allowing the contents to escape at an inopportune moment, to the great enjoyment of some and the inconvenience of others. Mr. Rowlev Lewis favoured the company with a ditty which took Mr. Grey's fancy, ulthoagh he vowed he should never sing it. Which is the way of some folk. They treasure a thing so much that it is the most difficult task in the world to get Hiem to impart it to others. Thus with Mr. Grev and the song song by Mr. Rowley Lewis. When crossing Fairwood Common the picnickers cheered and shouted and waved their bats and handkerchiefs with una-ual vigour—indeed, they conducted themselves with as much hilarity as the little boy who woke up one morning and found that instead of having two of his father's boots to clean, something had happened by which he only had one This remarkable exuberance of spirits was occa.sioneiby Mr. D. Grey. ever solicitous for the welfare of his colleagues, unearthing from a basket significantly bound up sundry loaves and slices of cheese, followed by bottles of —ahem For ttle honour of the teetotalers present it should be stated tnat there were -tome bottles of lemonade. The loaves, cheese, and bottles of- ahem and lemonade disappeared with surprising rapidity. Tnus prepared for the fatigues of further fun. the excur-ioniats set about enjoying themselves with increased energy and in multifarious ways, each one according to his own sweet disposition. A slight halt was made at the Gower Inn, Parkmili. But, as we afterwards found out, the halt was not too slight: Porteynon was reached ia good time, although threequarters of an honr later than was anticipated. Porteynon looked at its best. The sands were so soft. so gold- like, so crisp—and -o tiresome to walk on. The bracken on the sani dunes was so green, so—so uncomfortable to sit upon. The sun shone so serenely but the unfortunate part of it was that the cool breeze that blew on the hiils refused to descend to the valley, with the result that old Kinir Sol made things hot for us. And the sea, the great, the glorious sea. How gently it heaved its bine bosom How carelessly, and yet grace- fully, it cast up the tiny wavelets on the stretch of goluen sands. How deliciously these tiny wave- lets tickled the dainty feet of the Post Office officials, who ran and jumped about like frolic- some iambs at play. Ships sailed up and down the channel like visions in a dream, and the hills of Cornwall rose up on the horizon like clouds of mi-t. I could go on for ever doscribing, inadequately it is true, the beauties of Porteynon Bay, but I will spare the reader. Having drank in the scenery, and whatever was about in the shape of drinkables—excluding, of course, the sea, which looked tempting enough to drink. to;)-the picnickers proceeded to cari-y out a splendid programme of sports, arranged by Mr. Ted Cronin and Mr. J. Owen. Mr. Brown acted as starter, a difficult task to fill to the aatisfaction of all the competitors, especially the losers, as he found out, whilst Mr. Gillett and Mr. D. Hopkins were appointed judges. It is needless to say that Mr. Gillett and Mr. Hopkins were made much of while the sports were on, but afterwards they had to climb down from their high pedestal and again mingle with their colleagues. The results of the various items were as follow:— 120 iARDS HANDICAP.- -Heat 1 -1st, G. Brown (5), 2nd, A. Samuel (7), 3rd, J. Batcock (7). Heat 2-1st. J. Edwards (scratch). 2nd. G. Brown (3), 3rd, J. James (7). Heat 3—1st, E. R. Knapman (5;, 2nd, A. J. Phillips (scratch), 3rd, H. J. Tamlyn. Final—1st, J. Edwards; 2nd, E. R. Knapman 3rd, J. Batcock. 440 YARDS HANDICAP.-lst, G. Brown (35); 2nd, .f. Edwards (scratch): 3rd, J. James (40). PUTTING THE WEIGHT.—1st, E. Cronin; 2nd, W. Morgan. THKOWISO CRICKET BALL.—1st, E. Cronin 2nd, J. Edwards 3rd. C. Court. LONG JUMP.—1st. J. Edwards 2nd, E. Cronin 3rd, W. Morgan. QuoITs.-lst, R. Lewis and A. Lloyd. The last item on the programme was a tug of war between the married and the single, It was very funny. First the married declared they had won the contest, because they had pulled half of one of their opponents over the line of demarcation. The single men disputed the result, declaring it was necessary to pull at least two warriors over the line. After much discussion the tug was re-Dalle 1. Again there was a dispute, both sides claiming victory. After further fc^Rnment of a very mixed description, it was decided to declare a draw, and both sides drank the prize at the Gower Ion a few hours later. A, an impartial onlooker of the tug-of-war I have no hesitation in stating that it was fairly and squarely won by the Benedicts. I shall be on mv holidays for the npxt fortnight. N.B. Far away from the Swansea Post Office single officials. N.B. The sports recorded above will not be competed for again, the decisions arrived at being final. At 4.o0 p.m. -agam half ao houj. ]at £ _(Ve Ieft Porteynon for Parkmili, where orders had been left with Host Morris to prepay us a substantial supper. How we speculated about that supper. What visions of good roast beef finelv-cut mutton, floury potatoes rich white cauliflower*, Jfcc., Ac., &c.. floated before us. Indeed *orn<- ■->> speculated and dreamed of what thev woal" do at the Gower Inn that they Woujj not -i-g. or talk, or lausrn or smile—in fact they won .1 do nothing but dream and speculate Park in JI was reached at 6.152-18, and at 6.17 3-15 we were all seated to a most excellent repast, served up in Host Morris's best style. He won the praise of all by his splendid catering. Shortly after sapper, which, to use another stereotype, was done full justice to, and while a programme of vocal and instrumental music was being gone through. Mr. Barnett, the popular post-master, arrived. He was very cordially received. In the course of a brief speech he expressed the hope that ite had all enjoyed ourselves. We cheered and .shouted as one man, '"We have. It reminded him, he said, of his younger days, when 3ItTi So bght and bright a crowd of young tehow .vho had thrown, for the nonce, business to the winds and had opened their hearts in a country vbn-h eonid not be surpassed for the iv grande ;r ;i!iu roe variety of it < scenery, and for, tile breezes which whisperedj throiu-u th»> branches of the beautiful little forests winch studded closer. the in{ brppzes being ]"del, -,o'th azone I,O-UY AtJartio. Someone v isnered that the Post- MitaVr was growing sentim -nta', which he was. !<o ar o'her thought it t'liie to wake hirn out of his reve -jV, ;tnd shoute i l-n t 't dusty This had the <»<*•! red effect. Mr. Barnett ud he Was glad t" set) them, glad tiwy were etijoyi *sr themselves, aad that tli" ivlationsh I which existed hetuT!ie various departments wo-' such that t'oy Id { oi wish for bett<-r. And til' "i Mr. Grev. Mr. D. nd ot. c> bon- t r..the Po-f-Maker's ability. to the eon-»crie:itfc»us- )i->» wairh ron-kH hi of • in* to hi« kindheartedn" and to his recrard for the -veifa'-e of tlio-e nnd i- eharjre. Then w> :l.e prime o.' Air. Givy. 'ad ncbvj the true guide, philosopher, and friend to us throughout the day. We did enjoy ourselves at Parkmili. I should imagine Host Morris was glad when we took our departure, although I did hear him whisper to his amiable wife It is not often these fellows are out, so they must be excused." There was a ton of deep sympathy in that remark, and the Post Office officials of Swansea will not forget Mr. Morris. Some- one said there are two ways of looking at the remark. Dear me Are there now ? How very wonderful. There may be twenty ways, for what we care. All we kuow is that Mr. Morris said what he did, and we are thankful to him for it, as he he will find out some day, we know not when or how. but 'twill be some day. We reached Swansea before twelve o'clock, speculating as to whether it would be fine on our next picnic. I have been very queer since Saturday. I feel as though the steam roller of the Swansea Corporation had passed over me-so sora is every joint and j muscle in my body. And many others feel the j same. Some can hardly lift their hands to sort the letters, or their legs to asjend the stairs. Still, we thoroughly enjoyed last Saturday s picnic, and shall always remember it with pleasure. Before the shades of evening fell, Mr. Arthur Phillips executed a few splendid photographs of the party.

-+- IN AID OF THE SWANSEA HOSPITAL. CYCLISTS DECIDE TO HOLD A CARNIVAL. It ii pleasant to record that the suggestion thrown out in the gossip column of last week's Cambrian is to be acted upon. The cyclists of Swansea have decided to organise a carnival in aid of our excellent and deserving Hospital, which is now in much need of funds. One of our representatives saw Mr. Adams, one of the chief promoters of the previous carnivals, a. few days ago, and at once button-holed him. Mr. Adams seemed to know what was wanted of him, for he quickly opened the conversation wtth Yes it's ¡ ail right. We are going to organise a carnival, and I trust the other fellows will work with the same energy as they did a few years ago. I was glad to see The Cambrian take the matter up. and I hope we shall receive the strong support of the press all through. "What arrangements have you made?" asked our representative. "None" came the reply, "Give us time, please. It is only about two minutes ago that we -that is a few of us—decided to convene a meeting to discuss the matter." Tnen you don't know for certain whether a carnival will be held. The Hospital is in need of funds, its splendid work is being crippled, and;yet a body of young men like you quietly sit down with folde(i. The pressman wa co- ving quite eloquent. "Wait a moment" interposed Mr. Adam5. "\Va can't do everything at once. A few have decided there shall be a carnival, and I have no doubt the majority will fall in with that view. We intend putting forth big efforts to make it a grand financial and spectacular success." This was enough for our representative, who afterwards chatted with Mr. Wiliiams, Mr. Poly blank, Mr. Davies (Messrs. Davies and Fitt) and others on the subject. All of them expressed their determination to make the carnival a great success. It may here be stated that Mr. Adams, Mr. Williams, Lieutenant Fitt, Mr. Davies, and Mr. Yorath rendered yeoman service at the last carnivals. Lieutanant Fitt is now with his brother in Rhodesia, South Africa, so the cyclists will be without his assistance. He proved himself a really excellent organiser, and his place on the committee will be difficult to fill. Mr. Adams will not be able to accept any office, but he will do what work he can. A committee meeting will be held next Friday evening, when it is hoped there will be a large attendance of cyclists and others. Mr. Sandry, one of the workers at the last car- nival, also told our representative that he was very pleased that The Cambrian had taken up this matter. "Y óU have directed public thought and attention in a direction where it is much needed," he said. "and if the cyclists did not decide to assist the institution, it would be a reflection upon the people of Swansea were they to allow the season to finish without making an effort to assist our chief charitable institution." But you will save them all that," interposed the pressman. Yes. Mr. Hughes, the assistant secretary, to the Hospital, Mr. Adams and myself have just had a conference, and have arranged to hold a meeting on Friday week. Do I think the carnival will be a success? Well, it ought to be. We should easily muster three hundred strong, many of us have Costumes, we have sufficient torches. boxes, &c., together with all the other committee paraphernalia for a carnival. When will we hold it ? That has not been decided. I shall suggest November 5th, but Mr. Adams has aa idea that November 5th is always wet in Swansea. Whatever day is chosen and it turns out wet, we shall, of course, postpone the carnival. It is our intention to make it a big spectacular success. It we do that, we may rely upon the public to bring about the financial success. We shall make the programme as varied and attractive as possible. Very probably the Morriston, St. Thomas, and Cwmbwrla conting- ents will make collections on their way to town to join the main body, as it is impossible for the whole turn-out to parade to Cwmbwrla, Morriston, and St. Thomas, which were unworkel last time. I hope we shall be well supported, especially by the Press. The Cambrian rendered us invaluable service last time, and we know it will do the same again. If the other papers will lend us tneir best support there is no fear of the carnival not being a success."

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. THURSDAY. [Before J. Coke Fowler (Stipendiary), J. C. Vye- Parminter, John Lewis, Griffith Davies, Esqrs., and Dr. Jabez Thomas.J THEFT FROM: A SHIP.-Edward Cornelius Withers (40), a ship-wright, of the ship Buteshire," was charged with stealing a silver watch, value jE5, from the berth of the watchman. H. Turneaux, of the s.s. Eastbourne," on the 16th inst.-Early in the morning, prosecutor went ashore, and returned in about ten minutes to the Eastbourne," which was moored in the middle of the dock. He then missed his watch from the berth. The Buteshire waslying alongside the Eastbourne," and at the request of the second mate, prisoner went to call the watchman of the "Eastbourne." Prisoner subsequently pledged the watch (produced) and he was arrested by Dock Constable Jones.—He was sent to prison for six weeks. A DOUBTFUL THEt'T.- Wm. Janes, a young; collier of 18, living at 59, Eaton-road, was brought;up on three charges of theft. The first charge was for stealing various articles of cloth- ing, value £ 1, the property of Wm. Davies. from a boiler shed at the Weig Fawr Colliery, Gorse- road the second for stealing 12s. 6d. worth of clothing belonging to John Harding: and the third charge was for stealing Richard Davies s flannel shirt, value 5s., from the same place.— P.C. Northeote proved arresting prisoner together with anotlier man named Llewellyn, who was discharged on being brought before the magis- trates.—Prisoner now pleaded not guilty, and alleged that Llewellyn stole the goods and gave them to him,-He was remanded for a week to enable him to call Llewellyn to give evidence. UNLICENSED CANINES—The Inland Revenue authorities brought on a batch of summonses for keeping dogs without licences. John Joshua Mngford, 10, Princess-street. who kept two, was fined 10s. inclusive, as aLo were David Jones, 22, Clarence-street; Frederick Hayward, 46, William- street Henry Hall, 22. James-street; Nicholas Rees, 11, Princess-street; Wm. Arnall, 12. Greenfield-street, and Stdney Jones, who kept one each whilst John Lewis, 111, Strand, and Arthur Bellew, 20, Rolney-street, were each ordered to pay 7s. 6d. inclusive. A similar summons against Thomas John, of the Volunteer Arms, was withdrawn. MATRIMONIAL SQUABBLEK.—Wm. Davies, of Bath-road. Morriston, was summoned by his wife, Sarah Ann, for assault.—Mr. Stanley Owen appeared for complainant.—According to her evidence the parties were married in 1891, and after twelve months happiness the husband took to drink, the ensuing period being miserable for {*er- Things culminated on the lltb inst., when ner husband threatened to kill her, and chased er out of the house with an umbrella. She took 1W ln a neighbour's house.—Mr. Stanley Owen separation order, but the Bench ««« ° ut w°uld be necessary to prove a serious assault first, and this had not said his wife w°aw h?m nv J pr0per f°°d-—The Bench bound mm over in SUM R*F .GO three months. £ 2, to keep t!ie peace for SRAUk1L,BY Schoolmaster. n I R.chard8> head ma^ter of tbe Dyvatty Board Schools, was summoned by Mary Ann Bevan..he mother of one of tha school Children for a-sault on the 9th inst. Complain ant sent a medical certificate stating she could not attend, and the case was adjourned for a month.. DBCT NKKNNKSS.—Daniel Thom is, 21, Aberdy- berthi-street, was fined 10s. for being ilrank aud refusing to quit the Soiith s Arms, Hafod, on the 11th inst. THEKT OF PATENT FPKL. — Hannah Kane, Baptist-court, was summoned for stealing1 a quantity of patent fuel, value 6d., the property of the Graigola Mert'ivi- Company.—P.C. Hayes statid the ts, ;wd defendant, who piea.ied guilty, was treated* under the First Offond-r's A-t, aud bound over, under ^uratiesot her mother Mad herself, to appe r syhc-B <-a'ie»3 npcn to ag iin • the

SWANSEA CHORAL SOCIETY. [ ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Swansea Choral Society was held on Tuesday evening at Mount Zion Chaoel. In the absence of the president (Mr. Arthur Gilbertson), Mr. W. G. Foy (vice-president) presided, and there was a large attendance of members, amongst those present being Messrs. T. R. Robinson (hon. sec.), W. F. Hulley (hon. conductor), A. O. Sehenk,G. H. Crews (hon. deputy conductor), E. G. Protheroe, F R, Blaekmore. W\ M. Jones, W". H. Protheroe, Philip Jones, — Gorvin (treasurer), — Parsons, J. P. Jones Powell, L H Atkins, Stephen Thomas, jun.. W. Rogers, and Ball, Mrs. T. R. Robinson, Mrs. W. T. Farr, Miss E. Flynn, and others. ANNUAL REPORT. The hon. secretary read the annual report of the Society, which was as follows :—" In presenting their second annual report the Committee con- gratulate the Society upon the improved financial position at the end of June last, compared with that of June, 1894. The balance of loss brought forward last year was £ 26 Os. 9d., this year it is f-8 7s. 3d. The Committee hoped the Society would have increased in numbers when they undertook the 'Elijah,' but regret to say this was not so, the numbers having fallen from 175 to 152. The subscribers slightly inpreased, being 155 this year, against 153 last; whilst the income of the Society from both these sources fell from X146 2s. 9d. to £136 16s. 9d., a difference of zEg 6s. Od., more than sufficient to have wiped out the debt of £ 8 7s. 3d. now carried forward. The performances of Elijah and St. Peter' fully sustained the Society's reputation as a first-class oratorio society. The Committee hope that in the per- formance of the 4 Bride of Dunkerran' and the 'Redemption,' which they have decided on, the members will be greatly strengthened, and thus ensure the financial as well as the musical success of these great works. The accounts have been duly audited, and show the loss previously named, £8 7s. 3d., made up as follows:- £ s. d. s. d. Loss last year 26 0 9 „ 'St. Peter' 100 1 Golden Legend' 3 3 0 39 3 10 Less gain Elijah' 30 11 5 general ac't. 0 5 2 30 16 7 JE87 3 This amount, £8 7s. 3d.. has been advanced by the Committee and officers, and will be re- paid from the next concert receipts. During the year the Society's Cinderella Dance took place successfully, as before, and resulted in an addition of £ 1 12s. Od. to the Society's funds, and included in the general account. The Committee arranged in February a popular concert for the Unemployed Relief Fund, but it was not as well attended as expected. The secretary, however, was able to send the Mayor X3 4s. 8d., as the proceeds, augmented by subscriptions from those engaged in it and friends. On the 8th of last month the Society visited its president at his lovely residence, Glanrhyd, and though the weather proved unfavourable, the members thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and many were the expressions of appreciation at the thoughtful and painstaking way in which Mr. Gilbertson provided tor their comfort and enjoyment. The retiring committee hope the Society will increase and improve during the coming season, and earnestly call upon every member to do her or his best to secure this much-desired object, always remembering that unity is strength,' and the more the merrier.' "W. G. Foy, Chairman." Swansea, September 17th, 1895." Mr. Foy, in moving the adoption of the report said that, taken as a whole, it was very satisfac- tory. Although they had not come out with a clean sheet, the adverse balance was not very great, and inasmuch as all the debts were paid- the committee having come forward — nobody could complain of being their creditors. If there had been no falling off in members and subscribers in the second half of last year, the Society would Hot have suffered financial loss. That evening's gathering augured well for the future, and he trusted they would all pull together and make the Society what it ought to be. some 200 or 250 strong. A festival was being held in Cardiff this week, and he did not see why, in the course of time, the Swansea cociety should not work up and get something of the same kind.. To his mind, it was a disgrace in this part of the country, where they possessed so much vocal talent, that they dhould be behiz:d Cardiff in this respect. (Applause.) Mr. W. F. Hulley seconded, and the report was adopted. RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. Mr. W. F-. Hulley, in proposing the re-election of Mr. Arthur Gilbertson (Glanrhyd) to the presidency of the Society, said Mr. Gilbertson was passionately fond of music, and had done much for its advancement. He was a good organist. and took a great deal of interest in his own little choir in Pontardawe, besides being honorary sec- retary of the Associated Board of the Royal College of Music, and also the Royal Academy. He (iUr. Hulley) was personally aware that their • worthy president had assisted many young artistes from Swansea-ifnancially and otherwise -to get on successfully in both the College and the Academy. (Applause.) Mr. T. R. Robinson seconded, and in doing so referred to Mr. Gilbertson s generous voluntary subscriptions to the Society, and to a promise that if the Society were ever in difficulties he would help it out if they allowed him to do so. He thought they could not get a more suitable president in the Principality. Mr. E. G. Protheroe supported, and said Mr. Gilbertson had already done more for the new society than any other president had done to the old or the new. The resolution was carried with acclamation. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr. W. T. Foy announced his intention of re- signing the vice-presidency after holding the office for two successive years. Mr. T. R. Robinson expressed regret at the determination of Mr. Foy, and proposed that Mr. A. Oswald Sohenk be elected vice-president for the ensuing year. Mr. Schenk was very musical, and a splendid business man. He recollected him as a little boy singing soprano, when he (HJr. Robinson) sang bass. Mr. W. H. Protheroe seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mr. Schenk returned thanks. He said he was pleased to hear Mr. Robinson's references to his earlier years, because it was only two or three hundred yards away from the chapel that he was nrst introduced to the higher forms of music by the late Rev. C.T. Hartley, whose excellent teach- mg he had never forgotten. Although he could v" i emulate Mr. Foy as vice-president, ould do his best to make the Society a success. (Applause.) P/JVL^T6 motl?n °*' ^r- Crews, seconded by Mr. wi v°neS' Gorvin was re-elected treasurer, iVlr. Foy proposed the re-election of Mr. W. F. Hulley as conductor. Mr. Hulley was a thoroughly mmncal-mstrumental and vocal-gentleman, and he thought they were fortunate in having so good a conductor. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Robinson seconded, and the proposition was unanimously agreed to. Mr. Huiley returned thanks, and at the same time proposed the re-election of Mr. G. Crews as deputy conductor. Mr. Powell seconded, and it was carried. RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY. Mr. lvoy announced with regret that Mr. T. R Robinson had decided to resign the secretaryship of the Society. Mr. Crews then proposed that Mr. E. George Protheroe be appointed to succeed him. Mr Protheroe bad plenty of energy and experience having been connected with musical societies for some years back. Mr. Philip Jones seconded, remarking that the old Society was more successful under Mr. Protheroe's secretaryship than under that of any- one else, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Protheroe thanked the members for electing him secretary, and referred to his tenure, fifteen years ago, of the secretaryship of the original society for six years. Mr. D. T. Williams was re-elected accompanist; Mr. W. Rogers was re-appointed auditor; and the following were appointed to the committee in place of the retiring members :—Me.-srs. T. R. Robinson, W. Matt Jones, T. H. Morgan. Gallagher. W. A. Davies. junr., J. P. Jones Powell, Edwin John, Stephen Thomas, junr.. W. A. Powell, Alfred Davies, and Isaac Edwards. VOTES OF THAN^3. Mr. Messenham proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. T. R. Robinson and Mr. Fov for the services a ser they had rendered during the past few years. Mr. Parsons seconded and Mr. W. F. Hulley supported, the vote of thanks being accorded with aeclammation. Mr. Foy and Mr. Robinson replied, saying thev still hoped to remain active members of the Society. This concluded the business meeting, and the members then attacked Smart s Bride of Dun- kerran," this being the second rehearsal of the compmlÍtion-wbich, by the way, is a very beauti- ful one. Under the [¡,.¡Jon of Mr. Hulley. the choir made remarkable progress durinf the evening, and by the time it is performed the rendering of the eboruses will be as perfect as it P^bly can be. In the absence of Mr. D. T. Williams, the pianoforte accompaniment was played by Mr. L. H. Atkins.

^H £ KY CONSTABLE OF STOCKPORT.—Mr VV. H. Jones, an ex-constable in the Swansea oree, who has since risen to be Chief Constable of btockjKirt, is at present on a visi to his old associates in the Principality. H" raturallv comeij in for ondless congratulations.

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN AS RAILWAY CARRIAGE. A SWANSEA TRAVELLER SHOOTS HIMSELF. Considerable sensation was created in Swansea and Neath on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, when it become known that a well- known commercial traveller, named C. H. Redgrave, 25, Henrietta-street, Swansea, had committed suicide by shooting himself in a rail- way carriage between Landore and Neath. Wnen the mail train arrived at Neath on Tuesday night at about 9.23, a newsboy, who was offering papers to the passengers as he walked along the platform, saw a ghastly sight in one of the third class compartments. He at ouce informed trie railway officials, who proceeded to the carriage, where they found the dead body of Mr. Redgrave. His face presented a sickening spectacle. It was horribly mangled. A discharged gun was lying against the left cheek, whilst the left hand of the suicide was near the trigger. Dr. T. D. Griffiths, who was travelling by the same train, and Dr. Lewis, Neath, quickly arrived on the scene, and after examining the body pronounced life to be extinct. P.S. Jones, P. C. Merriman, and Foreman Morris removed the corpse to the Town-hall. It appears that the unfortunate man took a second class ticket at Swansea for Cardiff, and at Landore asked for an unoccupied compartment. He could not get one, but was directed to an unoccupied third-class carriage, his luggage, consisting of » portmanteau and a gun being placed with him. At the Landore platform deceased was seen by Mr. W. H. Trick, of Neath. He appeare" all right, aud carried the gun in his hand. In cJue ° e P°,, ets of the deceased was found an order book, with his name and address on the first leaf. A card was also found. It bore his name, and in the corner Josiah Stellard and Son, Ltd., wine merchants to the Queen, Worcester." On a plated match box were the initials C.II.R." Deceased, wore a watch and chain, and in his pockets were found and some loose silver. STATEMENT BY DR. T. D. ORIHTH8, Dr. Griffiths, who travelled in a first-class carriage, divided from Mr. Pedgrave by a lavatory, has made the following s atement "I was a little tired, and had n^" eyes closed, though I was not sleep'11#- T eu. between Dynevor and Neath I thought eard a slight crack as though a fog signal na gone off, but naturally I took no notice ot ir, as I thought perhaps the atmosphere was no very clear. When I got off at Neatti, I T0.Wls right in front of Redgrave's comPar^ine!1 ^*°okedin and saw the man sitting there, anu remarked that his attitude was stiff and Dr. Lewis also looked, and then exclaitned, J> it a a case of suicide." I then saw that there was blood on its face, and I informed the guard of the train. Deceased had taken his gun from his case, fitted it together, closed the case again, and placed the gun 7- hIs left side 90 that he could reach the trigger with hia finger, and then fired the shot. He had directed the muzzle of the weapon against his left cheek, just below the c ne, and the bullet, I should think, had embedded itself in the head. The face was distorted frightfully by the discharge, and looked like a mask. Death must have been instantaneous, tor he nad not even kicked or struggled, but sat upnght with the gllu leaning by his left side. There was very little blood about. The left barrel was discharged, and the right was still loaded, with the hammer at full cock. It seems rather peculiar that he should reach down to the left trigger, which is the nearest to the stock, and therefore furthest from the muzzle. It shows what violence may be perpetrated in a railway carriage without the occupants of the next compartment knowing what is going on." „ i „ 0 Deceased was fairly well-knownm Swansea. He settled down in Henriet a- et a month ago, owing to the fact that bis a g teraud son-in- law, Mr. Tom Davies, .tor, York-street, lived in Swansea. Previously he had lived at Worcester for many years, where ho was well- known and highly respected. He came to Swan- sea three months ago, a e to Henrietta-street, lived mlh ^a' son-m-W at Calvert-terrace. The on y «ru with him was his youngest daughter, of whoQ1 he was very fond. On Tuesday alternoon he told her he was going away *'or *^1; had^f When the news arrived that he had committed suicide those who knew him best received it with great surprise and incredulity, for deceased possessed the most buoyant an y sposition, and during bis brief residence in Swansea made a large number of friends. He was 62 Years of age, and aonxe months ago lost itun te, to whom he was deeply attached. Her death was a great blow to him, and it was observed tnat sometimes 1 afterwards he was very melancholy and depje8;.ej^ Whether his rash act was the result of asudden impulse, or of premeditation, is not kna^ on Tuesday afternoon, shortly before hi,' (je_ parture, lie called at th9 Cameron Hote^ High-street, and on leaving said to the youn^ jacly at the bar Good-bye." He then walked to the door, but returning again said, It s the j,g £ time, remember." The keenest sympathy is fel$ with Mr. and Mrs. T. Dftvie?, ^iesand other members of the bereaved family. THE INQUHST. The inquest was held at Neath on Wednesday by Mr. Cuthbertson, the County Coroner. ay, Mr T. Davies, solicitor, Swansea, said the deceased was his father-in-law, an was 62 years of age. He was a commercial travelier He last saw the deceased alive at is ( i .s s)'hou3e 0n Sunday. The deceased was ia the habit of soin{f out shooting. He said that be was goi £ £ Worcester about the w«ek. He could not say whether the Kpliow6^Produced belonged to the deceased. He believed the de- ceased had been drinking durmg the .111.@t month, but he never saw him 'LnZuence J drink. Deceased had been a ^dower sinue April? and taking the death o heart, had since suffered from P. J- He]had lived at ^ansea since J*n Worceater. He hlT^ to that he lived one daughter unmarried- V ss) had that OTSR=ED«OF Th"HrrSar-e^eet! Monday kTi^mher Dear Tom. -It n,° u*e 1 <*nuot stand the mental strain afternoon +• *U shoot [ myself in the train °re u gets to Neath. Look after my ^darling girjss God bless them and you. _nllid v,*™ k arranged money matters thing* A diff"ent. Also see to the property for the girl3._Yours fraDtiC'ally- '!C-H.REX)(laAVSi„ Tom Davies, Esq- George Ralph, a t*. • • stationed >t Wore, .aid he 5» was not one to be bad, P in an empty third. When the tram left .Landore he was th'e only one in the compar u D. Morris, railway Por*e £ ^lh. "aid he saw the deceased in a corn^aTuesdav iritki arrival ot the mail at Neath on The do- ceased was in a reclinl"« » with the g-an between his legs. S Fating towards his face. "ii'i the atu *nto the compartment, but he ca -^?0n °f Dr. Griffiths, Swansea,_ to it. • rithths opened the door and went in- Detective Fred Harris G"a'Bailway, said he travelled to 9 Blail tram Tuesday night. About midway between Dynevor Station and Neath Station he heard a report like that of a gun. He was about four compartments away from that in which the deceased travelled, but he was in the 0 .j, arriving at Neath he saw Dr. Griffiths and Dr. Lewis, and he and the two gentlemen named went in. The de- ceased's left hand was close to T,^rif?ger, and the stock was between his f?s- Ihere wa* a quantity of blood on the cus ion. Dr. Griffiths and Dr. Lewis said +. extmct. Dr. Griffiths, who travelled by the same train, told witness he heard a report, which he took to be that of a detonator. Dr. Lewis. Neath, said he was on the Neath platform the previous evening. He and Dr. Griffiths met opposite the compartment in which the deceased was. Dr. Griffiths opened the door The muzzle of the gun was pointing to the face of the deceased. The bone of the lett half of the face and part of the skull were completely smashed. A probe passed from the wound in the lio through the roof of the mouth and base of the skull into the brain. Death was instantaneous. The Coroner was proceeding to sum up the evidence, when Mr. Davies (son-m-law of the deceased) said that Mr. Stallard, of the firm 0f Staliard and Son, Worcester, was in court, and he, too, had had a letter that morning. The letter, which showed from the postmark that it was posted at Swansea at 8 o clock on Tuesday evening, was as follows: Henrietta-street, Swansea. "16th Sept., 1895 ) "Dear Mr. Stallard,—I have been mad with pain all the week, and the mental strain as re- gards business aud other numerous things have nearly driven me mad, so I hav" determined to shoot myself in the train this afternoon before it get., to Neath. All papers and all connected witu the firm will be forwarded on to you. Lver^ thing I believe as regards money affairs I think you will find correct. If you have a balance in my favour kindly send it to my daughter at No. 11, Carlton-terrace, Swansea. My account will be 1 paid in March next to you. Thanks for all your kindness to me. I thank the staff also.—Yours j' frantically, C. H. EEDGBATE. J. V. S'allard, Esq/' The Coroner said that after rcadin" the letters which had been produced there could not be any doubt that the de< eas :d committed! suicide. j The jury found a verdict of Snicide whilst temporarily insane."

OPENING OF CWMGELLY CEMETERY—YESTERDAY. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, the Mayor and a number of the members of the Swansea Corporation, journeyed in a well-equipped four- horse brake, provided by Mr. J. H. Rosser, to the new cemetery at Cwmgelly, in order to formally open it. The party reached the new burial-ground at about half-past three o'clock, after a pleasant drive through the not very salubrious neigbour- hood of Llangyfelach-road. The approach tothe cemetery has, however, been improved by the conversion of a waste plot beyoud what is known 0 *'°ntyshoot Bridge into a capital road, Ine cemetery itself stands on the slope of a little bill, with Llewelyn Park closely adjacent on the north-eastern side, so that it is not far off the Borough boundary. Standing within the sub- stantial wall which shuts in the burial ground, one looks out on the bleak prospect of Llewellyn Park sadly in need of foliage—on the one side, and on the warmer but uninviting smoke-stacks or the Hafod on the other side. When the shrubbery has been planted in the new cemetery it will be a veritable paradise in a comparative wilderness, that is if the new shrubbery can escape the deleterious effects of the smoke from the neighbouring works, which has already stunted the growth of that in Llewelyn Park. It is unnecessary here to enter in detail upon the history of the new cemetery. The Corporation acquired 19 acres, but eight only have been en- closed for burial purposes—giving space for 6,950 graves —the remainder being kept in reserve, and, meanwhile, let out for farming purposes. The controversy as to the consecration or non-consecra- tion of eertain portions will be remembered by most people. The Corporation first of all obtained the necessary powers from the Home Secretary, who stipulated that a portion of the ground should be consecrated. This the Corporation, with more or less Puritanical fervour, refused to do, and applied for the powers to the Local Government Board as a sanitary authority; By this means the necessity of consecration was avoided, and the benefit to be derived from this procedure is that the whole of the revenue will go back to the people who found the money for making the cemetery- i.e. the ratepayers—instead of a proportion going to the Vicar of Llangyfelach, which may be democratic- ally correct or ecclesiastically wrong. Portions of ground have, however, been set apart for the burial of persons belonging to the different creeds. Approximately, one acre has been apportioned to the Roman Catholics about three to the Dissenters and about three to the Episcopalians, the remaining acre or so to be devoted to shrubbery, of which a six-foot belt will be planted next to the wall, pathways, &c. It must be admitted that the Corporation has been extraordinarily fortunate, from a financial point of view, in this undertaking, which will cost, everything included, £ 6,000 — "dirt cheap" observed one of the party. The Corporation party included the Worshipful Mayor (Alderman W. H. Edwards), Aldermen Morgan Tutton, Richard Martin, JaB. Naysmith, Councillors W. P. Wearne, D. Harris, D. Davies, Griffith Davies, Gwilym Morgan, J. Skidmore, J. M. Mayne, Rees Jones, W. H. Spring, and LI. Davies, Mr. George Bell (Borough Surveyor), Mr. Bond (deputy Borough Surveyor), Mr. Edgar Naysmith, Mr. Elias (builder), and others. Under the guidance of Mr. Bell, the party first inspected the little chapel, situate in the centre of the cemetery, and approached from the lower entrance gates by an easy gradient of one in eleven —indeed, the arrangement and easy gradient of all the pathways are a credit to Mr. Bell. With a suspicion of compromising the High Church party, the, chapel has been erected facing east- ward. It has been built in the Gothic style of architecture, from designs prepared by the Borough Surveyor, by Mr. Elias, at the nominal cost of £850. It is exceedingly pretty and quaint, and the well-lighted and well-ventilated interior provides accommodation for over 100 people. It also has a vestry, a belfry, and heating apparatus. A brief inspection was then made of the grounds, and of the comfortable cottage provided for the caretaker, whose knowledge of Welsh was tested by some of the nationally-inclined members. The greatest satisfaction was expressed with the admir- able manner in which Mr. Bell and his assistants had accomplished their work, and the Mayor intimated, with neither ceremony nor celebration, that the cemetery was open for burials. We may add that the cemetery has been pro- vided principally for the inhabitants of the Llan- gyfelach portion of the Borough, the cemetery at Llangyfelach having been filled. Some dissatisfac- tion was evidenced at its distance from Morriston, and some members proceeded to advocate their pet plans for making it more accessible. These will probably be considered by the Corporation at some future date. The party returned to Swansea by 4.30 p.m.

THE "EDUCATIONAL CONCORDAT." INTERVIEW WITH THE REV. JAMES OWEN. Last week the Rev. H. Price Hughes, at one of the Grindel wald conferences,gave utterance toa speech which has occasioned considerable surprise in Church and Nonconformist circles. The Rev. Hugh Price Hughes suggests that if the Anglicans will undertake to "level down" their claims to the teaching of the Apostles' Creed in the board schools, the Nonconformists should respond by levelling up" to that point, so that we may have a homogeneous system all over the country, "definite historical Christianity" being taught everywhere. Furthermore, all teachers in board and Church schools alike are, under this proposal, to be "definitely trained in historical Christian- ity, that is to say, in a creed which will commend itself to Catholic priests, Anglican rectors, and Methodist class-leaders. Commenting upon this "Educational Concordat," a London contemp- orary says that if the English Nonconformists admitted any such proposal they would stultify their whole history throughout the educational struggle, and abandon every principle for which they have been contending. Others contend that in public schools, supported by public money, we have no business to force ancient creeds down the throats of children, but that the Bible should be allowed to speak for itself. There is every promise of a bitter fight betweeu the various theologians, and all because of an li Educational Concordat" expounded by the Rev. Hugh Price i Hughes, the most uncompromising of Noncon- formists, among the mountains of Switzerland. With the object of ascertaining the views of the Rev. James Owen, pastor of Mount Pleasant Chapel, and an ex-President of the Baptist Union, one of our representatives waited upon him at his residence in Walter-road a few morn- ings ago. The rev. gentleman was busily engaged reeeiving visitors, but upon the first opportunity he courteously lent himself to be interviewed. On being told what was wanted of him, Mr. Owen said he had not read the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes' speech in esctenno, neither had he read a summary of it, but he knew the pith of the suggestions thrown out. "And I am strongly opposed to them he volunteered. I have no objection to the Creed, personally, but yon cannot teach it in the board schools without teaching dogma.' Why ?" queried the pre-sman. The rev. gentleman quietly smiled, and replied Because it is full of doctrinal statements that would need to be explained to bring them within I the apprehension of a child. Teachers would have to be thoroughly and specially trained before they could properly and nlainly explain these statements ?" "Of course they would. It is an ecclesiastical document that really has no right to the name of Apostles' Creed, and I do not see why the com- promise of 1870 should not be adhered to. That was the pivot on which the great fight took place at the last London School Board election." What was the nature of that compromise ?" The reading of the Scriptures — selected portions—and I think it includes the repetition of the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Command- ments. I would ^include any ethical teaching of the New Testament upon which all denominations are agreed—even Jews and Infidels-because Infidels would go in for teaching children morality. Indeed. I have heard of a Deist quoting the authority of the New Testament in instructing his own child, because it was necessary, he said, to teach the child morality What, in your opinion, would be the effect of the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes's compromise, if accepted r" It would be worked, I should say, necessarily in the interests of sectarianism." Would the Church generally accept the com- promise ?'' I think so, from the very fact that Mr. Athelstan Riley has expressed his approval of it and undertaken to submit it to some of his friends, and that he said if it had been proposed and accepted last year the School Board battle in London would have been unnecessary." What has influenced the Rev. H. Price Hughes to make so complete a change in the attitude he adopted at the School Board election, when he was one of the most progressive of the Progressives, as they are called." I really don't know. He is impulsive, you know erratic an excellent man but a very poor tactican." "Would the acceptance of this 'Educational Concordat' affect all the school boards in the country," asked our representative. "Not necessarily. Each constituency would have to fight for the acceptance or rejection of the compromise." Do you think Wales would accept it i The rev. gentleman sharply looked up, and smiling significantly slowly replied There is no fear of that." Did not the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes make pome striking proposal v.ith reference to the reunion of the Churches. H Yes; he was prepared, 1 understand, to; accept the basis of the Historic Episcopate laid down by the Archbishop of Canterbury-that there should be Bishops among the Wesleyans. I should say Mr. Hughes is altogether out of sympathy with the Nonconformist leaders." But, surely, something must have influenced him to adopt his more recent attitude." "I cannot see what has influenced him, unless it was an expression of kindly good feeling produced by nice company and a tempting table- d'hote at Grindelwald," laughingreplied Mr. Owen. In the course of further conversation of a general character, Mr. Owen said there would, no doubt, be a great effort made to capture the board schools for denominational purposes, and to get what were called voluntary schools supported either by local rates or by additional grants from the treasury. But the Government has not pledged itself to do that," remarked our representative. Quite so but promises were made by a great many of the Government supporters-Sir John Llewelyn among them. These promises have, no doubt, been made broadcast, and it is quite possible an attempt will be made to carry them out. What I contend is that public grants to day schools should be associated with some measure of public control—and private adventure schools must go to the wall when good public schools are estab- lished." Our representative then thanked Mr. Owen for his courtesy and withdrew.

CYCLISTS' CAR.VINAL, 1895. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,-Referring to a suggestion made in your last issue that a Carnival should be held this year, we beg to say that the matter has been for some time under consideration. We would be glad to meet former Committee- men and helpers generally at the Angel Cafe on Friday evening, the 27th inst., at 8 o'clock, to discuss preliminaries. We think October would be a very suitable month.-Yours obediently, J. ADAMS, ecretaries. J. E. WILLIAMS. S ecre a.rles. P.S.-The Committee would again be glad of the co-operation of the various tradesmen in the town. Sept. 19th, 1895.

■ —♦ COTTAGE FLOWER SHOWS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR, Your note in a recent issue respecting Cottage Flower Shows, &c., deserves the careful attention of all interested in the encouragement of Horticulture in our neighbourhood. I should suggest something on these lines :—(1) That our Parish Council and County Council he asked to offer prizes for the bast cultivated garden or allotment. (2) That our Board Schools and Voluntary Schools offer prizes for window plants, [ &c., grown by the school children. (3) That the Flower Shows in each neighbourhood amalgamate or form an association, and that instead of the many small shows one large show be held, re- movable yearly to different centres. (4) That during the winter months the services of well- known gardeners or amateurs be secured to give a. series of lectures on garden culture. These lectures should also be given at different centres, and should be made additionally attractive by offering a prize or two (where possible) for the best exhibits of the plant or vegetable forming the subject of the lecture.—Yours faithfully, Gowertor., Sept. 11, 1895. ROBT. JACKETT.

— THE SWANSEA PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,-I am pleased to find that in your interest- ling" Gossip of the Week," you remind the members of this society that the time has arrived for action. But before they can do anything I think the Clerk of the House should call a meet- ing. This appears to me to be the proper course to take, and if it is done I can assure you, sir, that the majority of the old members, and a very large number of new members will be enrolled, and the Society will be even a greater success than it was during the session of 1893-94. I should like to point out to the,prominent men of both parties, the necessity of selecting suitable leaders. Too little care has been taken in the past in this matter, and the result-well, everyone knows what a farce the Society was last year. Perhaps, as an old member, I may be pardoned if I take the liberty of suggesting to the Liberals that their selection should be a man of fire, if I may use the term, one at least who has some energy, and one who will be popular with the rank and file. If this is done the Conservatives will not be long in office, and a greater number of seats will be required for the Progressive mem- bers.—Thanking you in anticipation, yours faith- fully, A WELL WISHER, Sept. 18th, 1895.

I THE RECENT UNFOUNDED CHARGE ] AGAINST A FRENCHMAN. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." 1 SIR,—We should be much obliged if you would kindly state in to-morrow's issue, at the end of your report of the adjourned hearing of this case, which took place on Saturday last, the fact that Augustus Testulat, during the time he was under remand, and before anyone had seen him at the prison, or elsewhere, had written out a fall ao- count of hia whereabouts and doings, not only on the Tuesday when the assault is alleged to have taken place on the complainant, but also on the previous day, and it is only fair to state that in making enquiries, of the persons named in Testulat's letters to the French Consul, all his statements were found to be perfectly accurate. The French Consul greatly interested himself in the case on behalf of Testulat, as he was him- self convinced that the man was incapable of such an offence, and after making enquiries from the English Consul at Dieppe (Testulat's home) received the reply, Know Augustus Testulat well. Incapable of such conduct." We would ask you to insert these facts in justioe to our client, who has suffered consider- ably by the oareless action of the prosecution, in arresting the man without making proper enquiries. It seems the Police Officer arrested him on Thursday, the 5th, and took him to the Police Station, and having charged him, he was re- manded until Saturday, the 7th inst., and taken to the Prison. He was then brought up from the Gaol to the Police Court, handcuffed through the streets and, after beii.g remanded to the following Saturday, he was again handcuffed and taken through the public streets to the Gaol, and in consequence of the heavy bail required by the Magistrates, suffered incarceration until the charge was dismissed on the 14th instant, when the Magistrates stated in reply to our Mr. Leeder, that the man left the court without the slightest stain upon his character. We are now hoping to procure compensation for the indignities cast upon our client, who is well-known and thoroughly respected by all persons sonnet-ted with the Docks.—Yours faithfully, J. VINKR LEEDER AND MORRIS. 102, Oxford-street, Swansea. Sept. 19th, 1895.

r SOUTH WALES STOCK AND SHARE MARKET. SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. THACKERAY AND CO., j STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, CARDIFF. CARDIFF, 19th Sept., 1895. RAILS. A fair amount of activity continues in the market for local Rails, and with the exception perhaps of Taff Vales, which are if anything a shade easier, prices remain firm Barry un- divided have not been dealt in to any extent but the quotation remains at 274-276. The Preferred are about 128|-129 £ and the Deferred about 146-147, with only a moderate business to note. Some of the 4 per cent. Preference has changed hands. Debenture rather offered. Taff Vales alter touching 80§, have declined to 79|-80 £ fair parcels of stock have, however, changed hands within these quotations. Some Preference is obtainable at 142J. Debenture in request, but inactive. The market for Rhymneys shews a firm tendency, but the principal business has been in the New Allotments, which at the close are about 65-70 additional premium. Port Talbots and Vale of Glamorgans are strong; the former are changing hands at 2 1-16 and the latter at 7. Rhondda and Swansea Bay Ordinary and Prefer- ence inactive for the moment. Business has however taken place in the Debenture at 132. Cambrians and Brecon and Merthyr Stocks neglected. BANKS. London and Provincials continue in good request, and have been dealt in at 19i, closing with a firm tendency. Lloyds rather offered. Nothing moving in the others. COLLIERIEs.-fhe signs of improvement which are manifest in the Coal trade have had a beneficial effect on this class of security Inter- nationals, Norths Ordinary, Davies, 'Albions, all having been dealt in to a fair extent. The vari. ous leading Colliery Debentures are in demand but very scarce. IRONS have attracted considerable attention and business in Ebbw Vales, Tredegar A, and Rhymney Iron Old and New has been above the average. MISCELLANEOUS.—A quiet market. The principal feature has been the improvement in Mordey Carneys, in which there has been an active market. Bute Dry Docks receded to 70, but look like improving. 1 RAILWAYS. Paid Prices Stock Barry Railway. 100 274 276 „ Do. 4 p.c. Preferred Ord. 100 128 130 „ Do), Deferred Ordinary.. 100 145 147 10 Port Talbot Railway and Docks 2 2 2^ 10 Rhondda and Swansea Bay lo 9^ 10 lu JVew 4 3-4 31 Stock Rhymney 100 215* 218xall „ J?aa Vale Divided Stock 100 boj PREFERENTIAL. Stock Barry By. 5 p.c. 1st pret. 100 169 171 88 15 "S n • 2nd Pref, 1802 100 53 It C n* V0- V4 PX- ••• 100 87 89 ti Do* No, 2f 4 p.c. 100 aft a <7 10 Pembroke & Tenby 6 p.c. io »l a 10 Rhondda & Swansea .Bay 5 P-c 10 14 144 id 10 Do. Do. Kew 4 k || 1% Stock Rbymney 4 p.c. Consold. iou 138 140 „ Taff Vale 4 p.e. Consold 100 140 142 RAILWAY AND OTHER DEBENTURES. Stock Alex. Dock & Ry. 4 p c. 10!) 115 117 „ Barry Railway 3 p.c. 100 109 111 „ Brecon & Merthyr A 4 p.c. 100 125 127xd, „ Do B 4 p.c. 100 107 109xd „ Bute Dock 4 p.c 100 132 134 „ Cambrian A 4 p.c 100 138 140xd „ Do B 4 p.c 100 129 131xd „ Do C4p.e. 100 122 124xii „ Do D 4 p.c. non cam 100 HSj 114j „ Great Western 4 p.c. do 100 152 154 „ Midland 3 per cent. 100 115 117 „ Mid-Wules A 4% percent, 100 140 143 „ Neath and Brecon 1st 100 119 121 „ A 1 100 105 107xd »» „ A 2 100 65 58 „ Rhondda and Swansea Bay i per cant 100 131A 132! „ Rhymney 4 do 100 142 144 „ Xaff Vale 3 per eent. iou 1104 lli^ BANKS. 30 Glamorganshire 2J 41 5 5 G-lamorganst>ire Preference 5J g 10 London and Provincial 5 19& 20 10 Do New 5 6J 7k 60 Metropolitan of England and Wales) 5 13l 14;t GAS. 26 Swansea 7t per cent. 25 41 43 25 Do 7 pet cent. 25 3ti 40 COAL AND IRON. 10 Albion Steam Colliery 10 12l 12t 10 D. Davis and Bras, Ltd. 10 13 13A 23 Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal 20 7i 7f 6 Great Western Ordinary B 5 5 Do Preferce A 5 8* 9 10 H. H. Vivian & Oo. A Pref. 8 ]| 1J 5 International Coal 5 2f 2i 10 Newport Abercarn 10 3* 3S 10 Do Participating Pret. 10 8 8& 5 North's Navigation Col'ry. 5 3 of 5 Do 10 p.c. Cam. Pref. 5 61 Si 10 Penrikyber Colliery 10 5i 8? 10 Do 5 to p.c. Pref. 10 7| 5|xd 100 Powell Duffryu 6 p.c. Deb. 100 107 109 5 Rhymney Iron 5 If ia 5 Do New 92 10s. Cr ed. It 15s 16s 100 Do 5 p.c. Mort. Debs. 100 97 100 17 South Wales Colliery A 17 l( j 11 3 Do 10 per cent. B 3 4> 4) 111 Tredegar Iron and Coal A 7J 3; 3J Stock Do B 100 36 37 MISCBLLANBOVS, Stock Alex. Dock and Railway 4t A Pref 100 113 115 „ Do 4J B Pref 100 98 100 10 Barry Graving Dock 10 18i 18? 1 Ben Evans and Co. Ord'ry 1 ? li 10 Bristol & South Wis. Wgn. 3 5 £ r| xd 50 Bute Dry Dock 50 70 73 50 Central Graving Dock 50 48 1>0 10 Hancock Preferred Ord. 10 131 1, 10 Do. Deferred Ord. 10 14I 144 10 Do. 6 per cent. Pref. 10 154 lrl Stock Do. 4 p.c. Deb. Stock loo 114 114I 10 Milford Dock 10 1 i 10 Mordey Carney, Limited. 9 12j 12^ 100 Do 4^ per cent. Deb. (ro 1909, at 105) 100 102 104 50 Mountstuart Dry Dock A. 40 74 76 150 Do Do B. 20 37 39 10 Provincial Tramways 10 5L 6 10 Do 6 per cent. Preference 10 12i 13 10 Spillers & Bakers Ordinary 9 13* 13J 10 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 14 14|xd Stock Swansea Corporation p.c 100 127 129 Stock Swansea Harb. 4 p.c. Stock 100 106 103 5 Thompson and Shackell 5 2 2J Bank Rate reduced from 2! to 2 p.c., 22nd Feb., 1894. THERE ARE SELLERS OF 3 Hancocks Deferred and 3 Preferred Ord. Shares. 25 Tredegar Iron and Coal A Shares, at 85. 20 Spillers Nephews Shares. 60 John Bland and Co. Rt Shares. £ 500 and £150 Barry Preferred Stock, at 129. 20 and 10 Port Talbot Railway & Docks Shares. JE100 Rhymney Iron Old, at 32s. 9d. and 2t. 2 Mordey and Carneys £10 paid Shares, at 131. 5 International Coal Shares, at 21. 6 Norths Collieay Preference and 20 Ordinary, at 21. 30 Spillers and Bakers Preference Shares. 20 Hills Dry Dock Shares, at 7t. L,500 Swansea Harbour Stock. 15 Lloyds Bank Shares, at 25. 5 and 10 Bhondda Ordinary Shares, at gi. 20 „ 5 p.c. Pref. Shares, at 14i. £ 1,000 Mid-Wales B. Debenture Stock, at 89. dB28 and JE100 Rhymney Ordinary Stock, at 217. JElfO Barry Deferred Stock. 20 Nicholas and Co. (Newport) E9 paid Shares. £1,000 Brecon 1885 Preference Stock. JE475 Taff Preference Stock, at 142. THERE ARE BUYERS OF 20 London and Provincial Bank Shares, at 19!. 25 Albion Colliery Shares, at 121. JBSO Swansea Harbour Stock. 25 Tredegar Iron and Goal A Snares, at 3|. 15 and 20 Port Talbot Railway Shares, at £ 2 Is. 3d. £ 300 or part Rhymney Allotments, at 68§ add pm. 30 Mordey Carneys £ 9 paid, at 12f. 20 „ £ 10 „ 13|. 50 Vale of Glamorgan Railway Shares. 50 Norths Ordinary Shares. £500 Powell Duffryn Dabentnres, at 3071 £500 Daniel Owen & Co. Debentures, atal06 2 and 10 Pontypridd Water 7 p c. Shares, at'l6. 20 D. Davis and Son Shares. £ 500 Mordey Carney Debentures.

A. ¥. JOHNSON & GO, Stock and Share Brokers, 7524] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams—ORNATE, Swansea. National Telephone219 RAILWAY EXCURSIONS. -Particulars of several trips by the Great Western Railway and the London and North-Western Railway, are con- tained in our advertising- columns. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES AT ST MATTHEW'S (WELSH) CHURCH.-On Sunday and Monday next the harvest-thanksgiving and dedication services will be continued at the St. Matthew s (Welsh) Church, High-street, when the Rev; W. R. Thomas, M.A., Abersychan, will officiate. •' The Princess of Wales and her daughters the Princesses Victoria and Maud, were to have stayed at Copenhagen until about November 1, but it is now said to be possible that they may return to jnpland much sooner, in order to pay visits tothe tjjueeiiat Balmoral and the Dnke and Duchess of Jbiieat Old Mar Lodge before going to Sandring- ham for the winter. The movements of the Princess depend mainly upon the plans of her sister the Empress Dowager of Russia. The coroner's enquiry concerning the suffocation of Harold Whitaker and Joseph Holiday Neel, workmen employed at the Kingsbury new sinkings last Wednesday, resulted on Monday in a verdict of" Accidental death," with a rider declaring that laxity had been shown on the part of the management, but the jury were unable to appor- tion the blame. DELICIOUS MAZAWATTEE TEAS. DELICIOUS MAZAWATTEE TEAS. DELICIOUS MAZAWATTEE TEAS. DELICIOUS MAZAWATTEE TEAS. n se.Ud imckPti aid tins iin'lr. I ls.Ca. tu 4B. LB. of leading Grocers Everywhere. |

MARRIAGE OF MISS BLANCHE WILLIAMS. On Wednesday last, the vicarago of Llangennech was en Jete on the occasion of the marriage ot Miss Blanche Evelyn Williams, the y^mfgeat daughter of the Rev O. Edward Williams U D., rector of the parish, to Mr. Charier. Aid win Kempson, second son of the Rev. E A Kuir pson Kempson, second son of the Rev. E A Kuir pson vicar of Merton, Surrey. The ceremony *s' performed by the father of the bridegroom assisted by the Rev. Harold S. Williams, of St! Jude's, Swansea, brother of the bride. The roed from the rectory to the church was gay with bunting and triumphal arches, erected by the villagers, who also assisted in decorating tho church, which looked very pretty. Punctually at 2.30 the bride arrived at the church, accompanied by her father, and was met by two little children, niece and nephew of the bride, who held her trains, and four bridesmaids. The bride was dressed in white bengaline trimmed with chiffon. and she wore an old lace veil fastened with- sprays of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Ethel Theophilus, the Missea Judith and Gertrude Baile, nieces of the bride, and auss Bertha Kempson, sister of the bride- groom, wore pale blue pongee silk, and crepon v^8es'.Tlttl sun burnt straw hats, trimmed with inifLlv? ,and Pink roses- They wore gold in tiai brooches and carried shower bouquets of pink roses and carnations, the gifts of the bride- groom. The youthful train-bearers, Miss Marguerite Lmdsay and Master K-lvn iiaile, were dressed ill white. The lit: 4vl wore a brooch, and the little boy links given by the bridegroom, who also presented the baskets of white flowers, which they scattered in the path of the bnde as she left the church. The bridegroom was supported by his eldest brother, the Rev E. H. Kempson, who acted as best man The service was fully choral, the psalm and hymns being well-rendered by the choir, Miss Williams presiding- at the organ. Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout the day, the bride being very popular in the parish. After the ceremony a reception was held at the rectory, where a large number of guests had assembled. Besides the near relations of the bride and bridegroom, there were present, the Misses Fuller Maitland, Dr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mr. Randell, M.P., and Mrs. Randell, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Charles Perkins, Mr. Bennett, and many of the clergy of the neighbourhood, etc. The happy couple left by the 4.30 train for the south coast. i he bnde's travelling dress was of electric blue cloth, with vest of apricot coloured velvet. She wore a black togue hat. The presents were costly In the aftjrnoon the school children had a tea in the assembly rooms, and in evening the choir were entertained at supper by the rector and Mr. Williams.

♦ —. THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. SWANSEA, Thursday.—The trade of the port has been most satisfactory during the past week, more than ordinary activity being displayed in nearly all departments. The entries of shipping in ballast amount to 37,177 tons, as against 24,932 tons the previous week, and 29,726 tons the cor- responding week last year. The imports, which are considerably above the average, include some extensive cargoes of ore from Spain, Belgium, Chili, and South Africa. Imports amount to 15,372 tons, and exports foreign to 44,532 tons, compared with 12,555 tons, and 42,129 tons respec- tively last year. The clearances of tinplate and general goods amount to 5,222 tons, as against 2.835 tons, and include for Prance 200 tons, Portu- gal 350 tons, Germany 70 tons, Italy 352 tons, Philadelphia 600 tons, Baltimore 350 tons, New York 2,000 tons, and New Orleans 1,300 tons. The revival in the iron and steel trades is be- coming more pronounced each week, and the de- mand has now overtaken supply. As a conse- quence prices are advancing steadily, and this must before long have a favourable influence on the staple industries of the district. No improve- ment has yet taken place in prices of tinplates, but the export for America at this port continnea of a most satisfactory character, the clearances during the week being no less than 4,250 tons. The coal and fuel trades have displayed more than average activity, shipments for foreign ports being nearly 40,000 tons. IMPORTS COASTWISE.—Pig iron, 663 tons; iron plates, 66 tons copper ore, 80 tona copper, 120, tons; tinplate, 699 tons; lead ore, 532 toUí"; pitch, 689 tons; building material, 160 tons; grain, 53 tons sundries, 1,507 tons. IMPORTS FOREIGN.—France, pitwood, 1,126 tons potatoes, 176 tons hay, 30 tons. Bilbao.. iron ore, 2,900 tons. Antwerp, zinc ore, 2,467 tons; chemicals, 10 tons. Norway, timber, 600 loads. Caldera, copper ore, 796 tons gold and silver ores, 30 tons copper bars, 88 tons. Port Nolloth, copper ore, 2,171 tona regnlna, 239 tons Philadelphia, general, 58 tons. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 33,240 tons; patent fuel, 6,070 tons; tinplates and general goods, 5,222 tons.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. WILKIE.—On Sept. 15th, at 12, Nichol-street, Swansea, the wife of R. C. Wilkie, of a daughter. HUGHES.—On Sept. 14th, at 29, Carlton-terrace, the wife of C. E. Hughe-s of a daughter. COONAN.—On Sept. 15th, at Glenview, Lang- land Bay, near Swansea, tha wife of J. F. Coonan, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. KEMPSON—WILLIAMS.—On September ISth, at Llangennech Church, by the Rev. 0. Edward Williams, B.D., Rector, and father of the bride, assisted by the Kev. Harold S. Williams, of St. Jude's, Swansea, (brother of the bride), Charles Aldwin Kempson, second son of the Rov. E. A. Kempson, Vicar of Merton, Surrey, to Blanche Evelyn, daughter of the Rev. O. E. Williams, Rector of Llangennech. PKARCK BELL.—On S pt. 11th, at Manitou, Colorado, hy the Right Rav. the Bishop of Colorado, Harold Vyvyan, eldest son of Richard' Pearce, Esq., of Denver, formerly of Truro, Cornwall, and of Swansea, Glamorganshire, to Cara Rowena, eldest daughter of William A. Bell, Esq., of Pen,fell Court, Surrey, and Briar- hurst, Manitou. JONES—DAVIES.—On Sept. 14th. at the parish Church, Swansea, by the Rev. J. Simon, Thomas Jone?, to Harriet Davie?, b^th of Swansea. WEST—GREGOR.—On Sept. 12th, at St. James' Church, Swansea, by the Rev. J. A. Harriss, Percival, son of the late Charles West, of Elma- leigh, near Par Station, Cornwall, to Beatrice Daisy, eldest daughter of Joseph Gregor, Swansea. TAYLOR—MITCHELL.—On Sept. 17th, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. W. E. Shaw, Robert Taylor, steamboat agent, to Annie, daughter of Richard Mitchell, ship-broker, G-orse-lane, Swansea. HARRIES—HASBLDINE— On Sept. 16th, at the English Congregational Chapel, Carmarthen, by the Rev. D. J. Thomas, David Harries, of 16, Morley-street, to Nellie, third daughter of Wm. Haaeldme, of Nottingham. HARRIES—DAVIES.—On Sept. 9th, at the Chapei-of-Ease, Port Talbot, by the Rev. David f Roberts, W. J. Parker Harries, of the Glamorgan- shire Gazette, Bridgend, to Maggie, daughter of Mr. Bryddan Davies. Port Talbot. BOWEN—HOPKINS.—September 14, at Adulam Chapel, Felinfoel, Llanelly, by the Rev. B. Humphreys, Mr. Daniel Bowen, Bridge-row, Felin- foel, to Miss Mary Ann Hopkins, Tynowydd, Felinfoel. WILLIAMS—ROBERTS.—Sept. 14. at Moriah Chopel, by the Rev. R. M. Humphreys. Mr John Williams, mason. 4, Swansea-road, Llanelly, to Miss Ann Roberts, 6, Myrtle-terrace, Llanelly. HUSSEY-—RICHARDS.—September 17, at Capel Newydd, Llanelly, by the Rev. T. James, M.A., Mr. Thomas Hussey, Carmarthen-road, Swansea, to Miss Ann Richards, Water-street, Llanelly. DEATHS. BROOKS.—On Sept. 14th, at his residence, 21, Balaolava-streei, St. Thomas, Swansea, Captain Robert Brooks, aged 88 years. EVANS.—On Sept. 17th, at Maliphant-street, Hafod, Swansea, Lewis Evans, after a long ill- ness, patiently borne. WILLIAMS.—On September 17th, Capt. John Williams, of Penclawdd (lately resident with his son at Danvgraig School, Swansea), aged 70 years. COUCH.-—On Sept. 13th, at 46. Oxford-street, Swansea, Thomas Walters Couch, aged 56 years. SULLY.—On Sept. 17th, at 16, Penmaen-terrace, Swansea, Mrs. Lily May Sully, aged 25 years. BILL.—On the 17th inst., William Harper Bill, of Dudley, aged 52, eldest brother of Mr. C. M. Bill. TWINNBY.—Sept. 13th. at 38, Upper Kincraig- street, Roath, Cardiff, Annie, the beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Kemp Twinney, and daughter of Mrs. Annie Bowen, 11, Chnrch-street, Llanelly. WILLIAMS.—Sept. 18, at Tunnel-road, Llanelly, Mr. Dd. Williams, sawyer, aged 38 years. SHUFFLEBOTHAM.-Sept.7, at 23, Marble Hall- road, Llanelly, Mr. Jeremiah Shufflbotham, packer at the Pottery, aged 77 years. WILLIAMS.—Sept. 7, at 1, George Inn, Pen- clawdd, Mr. Jno. Williams, pilot, aged 75 years. JONES.-Sept 13, at Marine-street, Seaside, Llanelly, Mr. Jno. Jones, fisherman, aged 75 years. IN MBMORIAM. BIDDLE.—In loving memory of Mary Biddle (widow oi the "late Mr. W. Biddle, of 43, Wind- stveet), who died at 18, Park-road, Swansea, 18th SPI tember, 1889. Printed by Steam Power, and Published by THE CAMBRIAN NEWSPAPER COMPANY, Limited, at the Office, No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea., in the County of Glamorgan.—FRIDAT, Sept. 20,1895.