The Cambrian

LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. FRIDAY, Feb. 10. "The Swiss Express," at the Grand Theatre, and on Saturday evening. MONDAY, Feb. 13. The Belle of New York," at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. Lecture at the Royal Institution, by Mr. E. A. Seyler, B.Sc. Subject—" Gleanings from Early English Literature" (with illustrations). THURSDAY, Feb. 16. Excursion to Cardiff, per G.W.R. Inquiry at the Guildhall, Swansea, as to proposal for Alteration of Parish Boundaries. Grand Performance of Haydn's" Seasons," by the Cwmbwrla United Choir, at the Albert Hall. SATURDAY, Feb. 18. Thirty-third Half-yearly Ordinary General Meet- ing of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company, at the Royal Metal Exchange, Fisher-street, Swansea. TUESDAY, Feb. 21. Llansamlet Fair. APRIL, 1899. Grand Bazaar, in aid of St. Mary's Parish Church Building Fund, at the Albert Halls. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, Oct. 11 & 12, 1899. Grand Bazaar at the Albert Hall, Swansea, in connection with Holy Trinity Church. SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. J. M. LEEDER & SON. Freehold & Leasehold Property, Neath. Feb. 15 Messrs. BEYNON & MEAGER. Leasehold Property, at St. Thomas Feb. 13 Mr. DAVID ROBERTS. Printing Plant, &c., at Swansea Feb. 13 Saddler's Stock-in-Trade. at Landore Feb. 15 Leasehold Property, at Ystalyfera. Feb. 16 Groceries, &c.. at Swansea Feb. 20 Mr. F. E. TUNBRIDGE. Bicycles, &c., at Swansea Feb. 10 & 11 Messrs. JAMES & JAMES. Household Furniture, at Swansea Feb. 14 Live Stock, Implements, &c., at Sketty. Feb. 16 Mr. A. S. T. LUCAS. Household Furniture, at Swansea Feb. 13 Messrs. GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING & PERRY. Superior Household Furniture, &c., at Cardiff Feb. 16, 17, 18

GARDENING HINTS WORTH READING AND KEEPING.—Messrs. Wheeler & Son's Speciality Hilt for tbis year will be fonnd interesting and useful to all who love their Gardens, and it may be had gratis and post free on application. We s'rongly recommend our readers to procure a eopy from WHEELER & SON, SEED GROWERS, GLOUCESTER. FUNERAL OF MR. EDWARDS. THE BusH HOTEL.—The funeral of the late Mr. Edwards, of the Bush Hotel, took place at the Mumbles Cemetery on Monday afternoon, a large number of gentlemen attending. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T., Morris of St. Mary's. ROYAL HAND-BELL RINGERS IN SWANSEA.— On Tuesday evening next, the Royal Hand-Bell Ringers and Concert Party, in old English costume, will give their unique variety concert at the Albert Hall, as repeatedly given before the Queen. In the afternoon there will be a special jubilee entertainment. SUCCESS OF A LLANDOVERY BOY.—The senate of the London University has conferred upon Mr. Ernest Heber Landel Jones, of Blackheath, the degree of LLB., he having passed the examination in the first division with honours. Mr. Jones is the son of the Rev. J. Landel Jones, of Blackheath, who is a native of Llandovery. I IJNSEED COMPOUND' Trade Mark of Compound JSssence of Linseed, for Coughs and.,Colds.

DEATH & FUNERAL OF MRS. MORGAN, UNDERWOOD, MUMBLES. We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs. Morgan, relict of the late Mr. D. Watkin Morgan, of Underwood, Mumbles, at the advanced age of 80 years. Mrs. Morgan was a member of a very old Breconshire family, and had resided at the Mumbles for many years. She was a kind and philanthropic lady, and her death will be felt by many, especially in connection with the parish church of Oystermouth. The funeral took place on Wednesday last* leaving the house in the following order for the Oystermouth Cemetery:— 1ST CARRIAGE.—Rev. Harold 8. Williams, Mr. D. C. Jones, Mr. W. Maslen. 2JJFD CARRIAGE.—Mr. George Phipps, Dr. Bevan. Capt. V. Davies, Mr. Wm. Phipps. MOURNING COACH.—Capt. Stuart Morgan, J.P., Mr. John Morgan, Mr. Ernest Benthall, Mr. Powell Careless. 2ND MOURNING CARRIAGE.—The Servants. The church service was conducted by the Rev. Harold S. Williams, vicar, and the funeral arrangements by Mr. D. C. Jones, Castle-square, Swansea. A large number of very beautiful wreaths and crosses of flowers were received from the following relations and friends -.—Mrs. Hughes, Harold's Moor; Mrs. Morgan, Watton House, Brecon; Capt. Stuart Morgan, Bolgoed, Brecon; Miss Morgan, Miss G. B. Morgan, Mr. J. Morgan, Watton House, Brecon Miss M. A. Williams, Underwood; Miss A. Williams, Mr. L. Day, Llanishen the Misses Day, Cardiff; the Servants at Underwood Mrs. Williams, Scethrog Mrs. E. Careless, Llandrindod Mr. George Phipps, Misgrove Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Benthall, Glan- twrch Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Davies, Church Park; the Misses Trotter, Mr. and Mrs. Law, Mrs. Mainwaring, and Miss Downes, Brecon.

VOLUNTEER OFFICERS' DECORATION.—The London Gazette states that the Queen has been graciously pleased to confer the Volunteer Officers' Decoration upon the undermentioned officers of the Western District :-Rifles.-2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers.—Captain and Honorary Major John Alexander Shepherd.—4th Battalion South Wales Borderers. —Captain and Honorary Major George Francis Colborne.—3rd Battalion Welsh Regiment.—Major Arthur Perkins Jame and Surgeon Lieutenant-colonel Evan Jones. FUNERAL OF AN OLD SWANSEA INHABITANT. —The funeral of the late Mr. Daniel Rees, chemist. High-street, Swansea, took place on Monday afternoon, leaving the residence of the deceased at 2.30 for Sketty Chapel, where the remains were interred in the family grave. The funeral, which was public, was attended by the following relatives and friends ef the deceased :— First fly and pair, Rev. Mr. James (Ebenezer Chapel), Mr. D. G. Phillips (undertaker), and Mr. J. Tunker first mourning coach, Mrs. Rees (widow), Miss Annie Rees, Miss S. Rees, Mr. G. Rees, and Mr. Joseph Rees second mourning coach, Mrs. Rees (Stanley-terrace), Mr. Harry Rees, Miss H. Rees, Miss Maggie Rees, Mr. and Mrs. George Davies third mourning coach, Mr. Evans (Burryport), Mr. B. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Castle-street) fourth mourning coach, Mr. Evans and children, and Mr. R. Darrell. The cortege included about twenty-five other conveyances. The body was enclosed in an oak polished coffin, with brass mountings, and the breast-plate bore the simple inscription "Daniel Rees, born August 8th, 1834, died 1st February, 1899." The coffin was covered with a beautiful violet pall, on which was placed a choice selec- tion of wreaths and crosses sent by sympathising relatives and friends of the deceased. The burial service was impressively performed by the Rev. —— James (Ebenezer Chapel). The funeral irrangements were carried out by Mr. D. G. Phillips, Swansea.

ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH. ANNUAL SOCIAL GATHERING. The annual social gathering at the Albert Hall last evening was an unqualified success. The arrangements were admirable, and a very attract- ive programme was much enjoyed by a crowded attendance. Tea was served prior to the concert, the following contributinsr trays :—Mr. John Davies (chemist, High-street), Mr. W. J. Ridd, Dr. Humphreys, Mr. Christopher Bevan, Mr. John Jones (ex-Parish Clerk), Mr. Turpin, Mr. L. Colwill, Mrs. Philip Thomas, Mrs. Lawrence (Slaughter Houses), Mrs. Crapper, Mrs. A. J. Chappell, Mrs. Bright, Mrs. John Brader, Mrs. Mann Scantelbnry. Mrs. lies, Miss Hilda Hillard, Miss Raatz, Mrs. G. R. Lloyd, Mrs. Radcliffe, Mrs. J. W. Lloyd, Mrs. D. J. Davies, Goodluck, Mrs. E. J. Davies. Mr. Hensler, Mrs. Pride, Mrs. A. A. Williamson, Miss Lockley, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Swail, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. W. Davies, Mrs. Hardy. Mrs. Stndnen, Mrs. Benyon Winsor, Mrs. Eli Clarke, Mrs. W. S. Clarke, Mrs. R. Bill, Mrs. Hodgens, Mrs. Smith (Mansel-street), Mrs. J. Alfred Smith, Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Grose, Mrs. Thomas (Gloucester Hotel), Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Robson, Mrs. Eben. Davies, Mrs. Richardson, Miss Walliker, Miss Ludlow. Misses Daniell, Mrs. Gregon, Mrs. M. Davies (2s. 6d.), Mrs. Lewis (College-street), Miss Ansell, Mrs. J. Allan Smith, Miss Squire, Mrs. A. A. Jones, Mrs. J. Chappell, Mrs. Gale, Miss Fender, Mrs. Gwilt, Miss Randell, Mrs. Cadwalladr, Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Pockett, Miss Goldsworthy, Mrs. Lepg, Miss Stone, Mrs. S. Solomon, Mrs. Martin (Mayoress), Mrs. E. Daniell, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. D. Jenkins, Mrs. J. Jenkins, Mrs. H. Lloyd, Mrs. T. Morris, Miss Hall, Mrs. M. Morgan, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Hicks. Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Chalk, Mrs. Kynaston Couch, Mrs. S. F. Thompson. Mrs. Marion Morgan and Miss Williams made all the arrangements. After tea, the Parish Church Choir, Mi-s Edith Griffiths, Mr. D. Jones Powell, Miss Florence Fr;cker, Miss Minnie Fricker, Miss Florence Griffiths, Mr. W. H. Jones, Mrs. D. Jones Powell and Mr. J. P. Powell, assisted in a miscellaneous programme. In the course of a brief speech, the Rev. Chancellor Smith said that he was glad to be heme from St. David's, and to find everything in such good order. Referring to the Church Building Fund, he stated that JE5,000 was still required, and he made an appeal for subscrip- tions. He also alluded to the crisis in the Church, and said it would have the effect of welding church people closer together than formerly.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY-SEVENTH HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING. The report of the Directors, at the half-yearly general meeting, held at the Company's Offices, Paddington Station, London, yesterday (Thurs- day), Earl Cawdor in the chair, stated that the receipts for 1898 were £5,182,712, compared with £5,243.967 for 1897, shewing a decrease of £61,255. The expenditure for 1898 was £3,067,549; for 1897, £2,931,727; an increase of £135.822. The receipts of the half-year were seriously affected by the coal strike in South Wales. The balance available for dividend among the proprietors of ordinary stock after the payment of the dividends on the guaranteed and preference stocks and other fixed charges is £718,162 9s. lid. This balance will admit of a dividend on the ordinary stock at the rate of 5 £ per cent. per annum, leaving a sum of £43,141 5s. 7d. to be carried forward, as against £31,350 18s. 4d. carried forward in the corresponding half-year. Good progress continues to be made with the construction of the South Wales and Bristol direct and the Stert and Westbury lines and with the various widenings, new stations, and other works to which reference has been made in previous reports—the Avonmouth and East Usk RaiWays and the extension of the Pennar Branch being nearly completed. A contract is about to be let for the construction of the Rhos lines near Wrexham, authorised fey the Company's (Denbighshire Railways) Act, 1896 and tenders will be invited at an early date for the construction of the Truro and Newquay line, of the portion of the Acton and Wycombe line between Acton and Gerrard's Cross, including the connecting loop with the main line at Castle Hill, and of certain of the lines at Bristol authorised by the Company's (Bristol Lines) Act, 1897. Among the Bills sub. mitted were the following A Bill to empower the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company to construct additional harbour works at Fishguard and a new railway in lieu of their authorised Cork and Fermoy Railway, and to authorise the Great Western I and Great Southern and Western Railway Companies to subscribe to and guarantee the capital of the said Company and for other pur- poses/' This Bill is promoted for the purpose of giving further effect to the arrangements authorised by the Fishguard Company's Bill of last Session for the inauguration of a through route via Fishguard and Rosslare between the systems of the Great Western and Great Southern and Western Railway Companies. It proposes to confirm an agreement between the three Companies dated the 27th of May, 1898, as to the establishment and conduct of the through service by this route, The Bill seeks power for J the Fishguard Company, in pursuance of the agreement in question, to construct extensions of their authorised harbour works at Fishguard to raise dEl.000,000 by shares or stock and £500,000 by borrowing and also £250,000 by shares or stock for providing steam vessels. It also con- tains powers to this Company and the Great Southern and Western Company to subscribe the whole of the capital of the Fishguard Company, and for this purpose enables each of them to raise JE650,000 additional capital. The Bill further seeks authority to construct a railway between Cork and Fermoy in substitution for the line between the same places promoted by the Fishguard Company last Session, a portion only of which was authorised.—" A Bill to provide for the abandonment of certain authorised rail- ways of the North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway Company, and for the vesting of the undertaking of that Company in the Great Western Railway Company and for other pur- poses." This Bill provides for the abandonment of the railways authorise 1 by the North Pem- brokeshire Company's Acts of 1895 and 1897, which in view of the altered circumstances are no longer necessary—a better route being supplied by the lines of this Company—and further provides for the vesting of the North Pembrokeshire undertaking in the Great Western I Company.—" A Bill for empowering the Cardiff Railway Company to construct new railways and to abandon the construction of portions of rail- ways already authorised for extending the time for the purchase of lands for and for the com- pletion of certain railway; and for other pur- poses." By this Bill the Cardiff Railway Company seek power to construct certain rail- ways to give effect to an arrangement come to during last Session whereby a portion of the works of this Company's intended new line to the Roath Docks is to be constructed at the joint expense of this Company and of the Cardiff Railway Company, so as to accommodate the traffic of both Companies. Power is also con- tained in the Bill to enable the Companies to enter into working and traffic agreements.— Various other Bills have been deposited affecting the interests of the Company which will receive the careful attention of the directors during their progress through Parliament. A vote of the proprietors will be asked for the following expenditure :—Doubling portion of Llynvi and Ogmore Railway, £20,000; Llangollen lines- widening, &o., £8,000; Cardiff—Newtown Goods Yard—on account, £100,000. The proprietors will have heard with regret of the death in November last of Sir John Fowler, the Consult- ing Engineer to the Company, who had for many years given valuable advice and assistance to the directors in Parliamentary and other matters of importance affecting the Company's interests.

DEATH OF AN OLD SWANSEA RESIDENT.— We have to record the death, at the age of 70, of Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon, the mother of Messrs. William and Frederick Dixon, at 7. Westbury- street, Swansea. The deceased lady was well- known and highly respected. She had been in ailing health for upwards of twelve months, and she passed peacefully away on Friday last. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Bynhy- fryd Cemetery. WEDDING AT MUMBLES.—The marriage took place at All Saints' Church. Mumbles, on Tues- day, of Captain John Williams and Miss Iva Selina Moore, the Rev. Harold Williams, vicar, officiating. The bride, who was given away by Colonel Pike, was attired in white satin, merveil- lieux wreath aud veil. Misses Meffin and Flynn were the bridesmaids, whilst Mr. Geo. Hemming acted fas best man. The wedoing party after. wa:ds returned to Eastbourne," Langiand Bay, where a reception was held, the happy couple subsequently leaving for Ireland, where the honeymoon will be spent. The flowers were sup- plied by Messrs. Parsons and Co., Oxford-street, whilst the purveyors of the wedding cake were Messrs. Hicks and Co., Walter-road, who also did the catering. QUITE THE PRETTIEST," IS THE UNIVERSAL OPINION OF HORNIMAN'S ALMANACK FOB 1»99. Beauti- fully printed in colors and now being GIVEN A WAY by nearly 10.000 retailers of Horniman's Pure Tea. Sold by Tunbridge and Sons, Sole Wholesale Agents, Wassail Square; fSonnett, Heathfield-street; Chapman, Mansel- street Clark, Oxford-street and £ each- street; Davies Bros., Oxford-street; J. T. Davies, Walter-road; Evans Walter-road J. Jones, Wassail Square and Forestfach M. Jones, M igh-street; Matthews, St. Helen's-roari Morris and Co., Carmarthen-road; J. A. Morris, Dillwyn-street and Singleton-street; earthy, Mansel- street Bees, St.1Thomas; J. E. Thomas, Walter-road National Stores, 50, High-street.

SWANSEA & SOUTH WALES NURSING INSTITUTE. THE NEED FOR DISTRICT NURSING. A HINT TO THE GUARDIANS. The annual meeting of the Swansea and South Wales Nursing Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Institute in Brunswick-place. The Rev. Oscar T. Snelling presided in the absence of the Mayor, who was called to London; and there were also present the Mayoress (Mrs. Richard Martin), Lady Llewelyn (hon treasurer), Miss Dillwyn, Mrs. Ben Evans, Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, Mrs. J. Allan Smith, Mrs. T. D. Griffiths, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Morgan B.Williams, Mrs. H. A. Latimer, Mrs. Snelling, Mrs. Nelson Jones, Mrs. Austin Williams, Miss Lindsay, Mrs. E. Rice Daniel, Mrs. Nancarrow, Miss Aubrey, Col. Morgan, Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Brook, Dr. David Arthur Davies, Dr. Nelson Jones, Dr. H. A. Latimer, and the hon. secretaries (Mrs. E. Ie Cronier Lancaster and Mrs. R. C. Elswortb). Letters apologising for absence were read from the Mayor, Mrs. T. P. Richards, the Rev. J. A. Harriss, and Mr. J. Coke Fowler. Mrs. Lancaster read the annual report of the working committee as follows :— Yonr Committee have pleasure in stating that the Report of the Institute for 1898 is in many respects eminently satisfactory. The overdraft at the Bank of £43 7s. 3d. in December, 1897, has been paid off, and we now have a balance of JE48 13s. lOd. Several changes have taken place in the Institute during the past year. In February Mi-s Bell tendered her resignation as Superintendent, which was accepted by the Com- mittee with regret; and Miss Clifton, of West- minster Hospital, was appointed Superintendent in her place. Two rooms have been suitably furnished in the Institute as a private hospital for paying patients, and it is hoped that this will not only prove a convenience to medical men and the public generally, but may also be a source of income to the Institute. Much satisfaction with the accommodation and nursing has been expressed by the patients who have used the rooms, and by the doctors who have attended them. The nurses have been fully employed during the year 212 cases have been attended and £1,048 18s. 9d. has been earned in the private work, making an increase of JE119 15s. 3d. on that earned in 1897. The income from the private hospital is £26 17s. Od., and from the district maternity work £11178. 6d. Thero are 15 nurses on the private staff, and with the exception that one nurse contracted typhoid fever in her holidays, and was invalided for four months, the health of the nurses has been good. DISTRICT WORK. In turning to the district nursing, which is connected with the Institute, your Committee wish to draw the attention of the subscribers and also of the general public to a fact which does not seem to be olearly understood. The work of this institution consists of two absolutely distinct and separate parts, viz.. the private nursing and the district nursing. The private nursing, which was originally started by the help of the subscribers, is now practically self-supporting, and your Committee trust that it will continue to be so, and will require no further charitable help. The district work, on the contrary, is entirely depend- ent upon such help, and all the subscriptions at present given to the Institute go towards it, those subscriptions only being sufficient to maintain one nurse for ordinary sick nursing. During 1898 2,322 visits have been paid by the district nurse to the sick poor, and there has been 30 deaths among her patients. These deaths occurred in cases who were either not suitable for the Hospital, or who were waiting for vacant beds for admission to that institution, and who would have suffered and died certainly with no skilled nursing, and possibly with none at all had it not been for the services of the District Nurse. But it is impossible that one such nurse can fulfil all the demands made upon her, and the most pressing need exists that this work should be extended. The number of the really poor in Swansea is proportionately far in excess of what obtains in other towns, and in its district sick ngrping it is behind other towns of the same size. You? Committee feel that they are justified in asking for such further public support and increased subscriptions as will enable them to provide at least two district sick nurses for the town. THE MATERNITY DISTRICT WORK. The cost of the district midwife does not fall upon the institution, being generally defrayed by a subscriber who wishes to remain anonymous. Your Committee have pleasure in reporting that this work has made a good start during the past year. Forty-five cases have been booked and > thirty-three completed, and there is every reason to believe that this branch will now work smoothly and prove of much value to the poor. Many kind friends have given gifts to the district work during the year, the husband of one of the patients presenting a Bath wicker chair to the Institute Clothing and old linen are always most useful and acceptable. Your Committee desire to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Ebenezer Davies for his great attention and kindness in cases of illness amongst the nurses during the past year, and also to Mr. R. G. Cawker for acting as honorary auditor, and also to Messrs, Robinson Smith and Son for services rendered. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said he was delighted to find so much made of district nursing in it. He had no doubt that great suffering had been relieved by the care and kindness of the nurses who had gone into the homes to take charge of the suffering ones and, as was only right, those who could afford it had paid towards the institution. But the district nursing came before him chiefly in going about amongst the poor and working people. All the subscriptions given to the institution went now towards helping the poor and caring for them in the most practical and common-sense way by sending someone to look after them. The gratitude of the poorer people for the kindness and care bestowed upon them in that way was something worth knowing and having. It was a great satis- faction to him that they intended to increase the number of the district nurses, and he hoped the public would give their hearty support. Lady Llewelyn seconded. She said she had been connected with the institution ever since its beginning, and had always taken a great interest in its work. They had a very good staff of nurses, and she did not believe there were better anywhere. As to tbe nursing of the poor, they must still depend upon the good people who gave subscriptions. At present they received only .£80 a year, and anyone who had looked into the payments usually made to nurses would find that a nurse cost about that sum. They could not extend their work amongst the poor without extended means. It ought to be understood that the subscriptions did not go towards paying the nurses for the well-to-do. Dr. Nelson Jones supported, and spoke of a few cases which had came under his notice, and in which the district nurse had been of great use to the poor. Dr Dd. Arthur Davies said it had been suggested that the district nursing naight be supported by the Guardians. It was done in other towns, and they might reasonably ex- pect it in Swansea, especially as they were going in for another nurse. Llanelly gave jElO a year towards that work, and Cardiff and Bristol £63 each for the support of the nursing of the poor. Dr. Brook agreed with the suggestion that further district nursing was needed, and that the Guardians ought to contribute towards it. The poor were out of all proportion to the population of the town, and they wanted half a dozen nurses. The Chairman suggested that the matter should be laid before the Board of Guardians, and this was agreed to. The Hon. Secretary announced that the following new subscriptions had been received towards the support of a second district nurse Dr. Humphreys, £lls.; Mr. Edward Mills, £1 Is. Dr. Elsworth, £1 Is.; Messrs. B. Evans and Co., Ltd.; Dr. Lancaster, 10s. 6d.; Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Jones, £11s. the Mayor (donation), £1; Dr. W. F. Brook, 10s. 6d.; Mrs. Nancarrow, 10s. 6d.; Dr. Dd. A. Davies, .£1 Is. Col. Morgan, .£2 2s.; Mrs. B. Evans (second subscription), £1 Is. ,• Miss Aubrey (second subscription), 103..6d.; Mrs. Reid (second subscription), 10s. 6d.; Mrs. T. D. Griffiths (second sub- scription), 10s. 6d. The report and balance-sheet were then adopted. Sir John Llewelyn, M.P., was re-elected president on the motion of Miss Aubrey seconded by Mrs. E. R. Daniel. On the motion of Mrs. Morgan B. Williams the general committee were re-elected, with the addition of Lady Lyons and Mrs. Dyer. On the motion of Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, seconded by Mrs. Latimer, it was decided to ask Mr. R. G. Cawker to give his valuable services as auditor for the ensuing year. Col. Morgan moved a vote of thanks to the hon. medical officer, Dr. Ebenezer Davies, and to the hon. auditor, Mr. Cawker, and said the thanks not only of the meeting, but of the whole town were due to those gentle- men for the interest they took in the local charities. (Hear, hear.) The Mayoress seconded, and it was carried. On the motion of Miss Dillwyn, seconded by Mrs. Chancellor Smith, the hon. secre- taries and the hon. treasurer were also cordially thanked, and a similar compliment to the Chairman, proposed by Col. Morgan, and seconded by Dr. Nelson Jones, brought the meeting to a close.

THE FUNDS OF THE HOSPITAL. HOW THEY MIGHT BE INCREASED. SCHEME BY THE MAYOR. A meeting of the Board of Management of the Swansea Hospital was held yesterday (Thursday) morning at the Institution, Col. Morgan in the chair. Present: Mrs. Eben. Davies, Mrs. Wood, Miss Lindsay, Miss Brock, Dr. Ebenezer Davies, Messrs. David Meager, LI. Thomas, Dd. Salmon, H. G. Solomon, T. F. Jones, Howel Watkins, Revp. Chancellor Smith, R. T. Williams, P. Wolfers and J. Pollock, Mr. Turpin, and the secretary (Mr. Hughes). MR. STUDT AND A FETE AND GALA. The Secretary read the minutes of the House Committee, which stated that a depu- tation had been appointed to wait on Mr. Henry Studt with the view of getting him to organise another hospital fete and gala. A SCHEME FOR AUGMENTING THE FUNDS. The minutes also included a scheme which had been submitted by the Mayor (Mr. R. Martin), who attended a committee meeting, with the object of getting weekly subscrip- tions from those people who cannot afford to contribute largely to the funds of the Hospital, but who are quite willing to sub- scribe, say, 3d. per week. It was proposed in the scheme that the borough should be divided into six districts, and that six col- lectors be employed on a weekly engagement to canvass these districts for small subscrip- tions. Persons who contributed 3d. per week could be supplied with a "pence- envelope," and their subscriptions acknow- ledged in the report. Circulars, setting forth the scheme, would be distributed at least a week before the visits of the col- lectors, who would carry locked-up boxes with a slot on the top, enabling peoDle to contribute pennies. Mr. Howel Watkins, in proposing the adoption of the minutes, said he thought they would agree with him that it was necessary that they should sustain the funds of the institution as much as possible. Therefore the House Committee had appointed a deputation to see Mr. Henry Studt, and to ask I him for his help in getting up a similar entertainment to what they had in the Victoria Park two or three years ago, with the object of wiping off some of the debt. Mr. Studt had assisted them most liberally in the past, and consequently they hoped, with the help of Col. Morgan and other members of the committee, to try and induce Mr. Studt to help them in clearing off their debt as he had so kindly done before. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the Mayor's scheme, Mr. Watkins said they were all glad to see the Mayor of Swansea (Mr.^Martin) interesting himself in the Hospital. They all knew that his good lady (Mrs. Martin) had taken an active part in the affairs of the institution for many years. He (Mr. Watkins) believed in the Mayor's scheme for reaching the people who did not generally subscribe to the Hospital, and he also believed that he wished to throw the responsibility of keeping it up over a larger area. He thought that by appealing for the weekly Id., 2d., or 3d. subscriptions, they would give the working classes a chance bo subscribe to an admirable institution. Of course, they still had large subscriptions trom wealthy friends of the institution, but the same people were appealed to time after time. Therefore, by adopting the Mayor's scheme, they would relieve these persons a little, and instead, they would be receiving regular, though small, contributions from thousands of persons who were never asked before, but who are quite willing to give a little. (Hear, hear.) The spasmodic efforts—such as the Hospital Ball, Studt's Fete and Gala, &c — and the other efforts made during the year were very acceptable to them, and he did not think the Mayor's scheme need interfere with what was now being done. In conclusion, Mr. Watkins moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Mayor for the interest he had manifested in the institution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salmon and carried unanimously. The Rev. Chancellor Smith said he was greatly interested in the Mayor's scheme, and he thought that anything that came from such a quarter should receive every consideration. He agreed with Mr. Watkins that they did not get the support of many people. There wa» a number of liberal. minded men in the town who were never asked for anything. The principle of the scheme was one tney ought to adopt, and Mr. Martin hit upon the right thing in order to secure the support of the people. There were, however, many important questions to consider before adopting the scheme. It was, he supposed—as all business people knew—the little subscriptions that supported these institutions, and that being the case they ought to get them. He thought that the first thing to do was to put a check on the collectors. It might be an invidious thing to say, but when they knew there would be large sums of money to be dealt with, which would pass through a number of hands, the necessity would at once be recog- nised. They should be very careful in con- sidering the way some check might be put on the collectors. He believed that they would find that the point on which the public would require to be fully assured of was that the money got into the funds of the Hospital. He thought six collectors was a very small number— Mr. Watkins: We thought to begin I with six. Continuing, Chancellor Smith suggested that before they adopted the scheme it should be well ventilated in the papers, so that the public would have a chance of giving their opinions upon it. (Hear, hear.) Unless this were done he feared the scheme would not survive more than a few weeks. He wished, however, to see it successful and permanent. In conclusion, the rpv. gentleman spoke against weekly visits. Mr. Watkins said the two points raised by Chancellor Smith had been anticipated by the Mayor. With regard to the former's suggestion of airing the scheme through the papers, it was proposed to do this as well as send circulars round the town. Then, with regard to the check upon the collectors, the Mayor proposed that the collectors should not handle the money at all, but that it should be put by the subscribers direct into locked-up boxes. That would be a check, and anyone who received money would be looked upon with suspicion. Mr. H. G. Solomon said he would very much like to support the scheme, especially as it was the Mayor's, but he was afraid that when they looked into the details of the scheme, they would see that the working ex- penses were enormous, and that the scheme, to a certain extent, was impracticable. He drew attention to the fact that paying the collectors £1 a week—they could not pay trustworthy men less—would mean an ex- penditure of from £300 to £400 in wages. One objection the public would have to the scheme would be that probably 50 per cent. of the total sum collected would go to the working expenses. People had an oppor- tunity of subscribing small sums to the institution in the various appeals which were made. Appeals were numerous enough- some said they were too numerous. He urged them to weigh and measure the costs before they adopted the scheme. It was all very well to anticipate a big income, but if 50 or more per cent. was going out again in expenses the public would be dissatisfied, and in a month or so their subscriptions would not be forthcoming. Mr. Salmon said that if Mr. Solomon's objection had anything in it the scheme would be doomed to failure. There were 18,000 houses in Swansea, and averaging one penny weekly for each house as the Mayor proposed, each collector would bring in JE12 10s. per week. If £1 per week was paid to each collector, there would be a good margin left. The scheme was worth trying and if they found the receipts were much smaller than they anticipated they could easily bring the matter to an end. Therefore, he strongly advised them to go in for the scheme, as at the very worst they could not lose anything. Dr. Ebenezer Davies thought they could not do otherwise than give the Mayor's scheme a fair trial. He did not take such an optimistic view of it as Mr. Salmon, but still, if they could derive half as much as that men- tioned by him it would quite justify their trying the scheme. Rev. P.Wolfers held that the scheme would be more successful if the money was collected by voluntary collectors. He suggested that as a kind of supplement to the Mayor's scheme. Rev. R. T. Williams thought they should adopt the principle and refer the details to a committee. Mr. Watkins said the weekly visit was the chief point of the scheme, and should be adopted. Mr. Yorath liked the scheme and suggested a public meeting to discuss it. He thought it would be a good way of getting the sympathy of the people. The Chairman said he had great faith in the business capacity of the Mayor, but personally he thought that the scheme would not work successfully for more than two or three years. He would not, however, go against it, as it ought to have a fair trial. He did not like the idea of ventilating the scheme in the Press, as the class of people to be reached by the scheme did not write to the papers, so that they would not* get the opinion of the public in that way. Eventually, the principle of the scheme was adopted, it berng resolved to discuss the details in committee. COMMISSION FOR THE SECRETARY. A recommendation that 5 per cent. coin- mission be paid the secretary on all contri- butions not exceeding the sum of 50 guineas, excepting those from schools, works, churches, and the money received under the proposed scheme, was agreed to. This was all the business of public interest.

THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. SWANSEA, THURSDAY. The trade of the past week has been satis- factory when compared with the corresponding period of last year. The imports give an increase of 5,000 tons, and exports foreign 12,000 tons. The entries of tonnage in ballast amount to 23,620 tons, as against 28,491 tons the previous week, and 16,078 tons the cor- responding week. The imports comprise from France pitwood, Portugal general cargo, Spain iron ore, Holland and Germany general cargo, Norway pitwood, Russia grain, Chile copper ore, &c. The coal and fuel trades were moderately brisk. Shipments of the former including France 13,691 tons, Italy 4,650 tons, Germany 2,990 tons, and United States (bunkers) 1,008 tons; and patent fuel France 3,700 tons, Spain 700 tons, Italy 1,900 tons, and Brazil 2,450 tons. Imports 13,459J tons, and exports foreign 35,579 tons, compared with 8,525 tons and 23,023 tons respectively last year. The clearances of tinplate and general goods amount to 3,700 tons, including for France, 660 tons; Portugal, 250 tons; Den- mark, 500 tons; Germany 1,000 tons; Holland, 790 tons; Algeria, 200 tons and Baltimore, 300 tons. The shipments of tin and black-plates at this port last month were 14,050 tons, as against 14,735 tons in January, 1898. The quantity sent to Russia* was 5,759 tons, compared with 5,037 tons; Denmark, 287 tons,—164 tons: Germany, 2,302 tons,-915 tons Holland, 665 tons,—46 tons; Belgium, 466 tons,-nil; France, 731 tons,-1,257 tons; Portugal, 729 tons,-645 tons; Italy, 869 tons,-543 tons; Austria, 212 tons,-158 tons; Sumatra, nil,-2,490 tons; Straits Settlements, 130 tons, —nil China, 59 tons,—nil; Japan, 140 tons,—nil; United States, 1,701 tons,-3,404 tons; Brazil, nil,-76 tons. IMPORTS IN THE WEEK—COASTWISE.—Pig- iron, 520 tons; scrap steel, 531 tons copper ore, 160 tons; blende ore, 151 tons; pitch, 1,487 tons; manure. 150 tons; arsenic, 107 tons; building material, 1,208 tons; grain, 274 tons flour, 100 tons; potatoes, 400 tons sundries, 1,303 tons. IMPORTS FOREIGN.—France, pitwood, 1.510 tons. Portugal, general, 60 tons. Bilbao, iron ore, 1,500 tons. Rotterdam, general, 185 tons. Hamburg, general, 300 tons. Norway, pitwood, 513 tons. Russia, barley, 2,500 tons. Chile, copper ore, 500 tons. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 23,129 tons patent fuel, 8,750 tons; and tinplates and general goods, 3,700 tons. TRADE DURING THE MONTH OF JAN., 1898 AND 1899. IMPORTS-COASTWISE AND FOREIGN. 1898. 1899. Tons. Tons. Tar and Pitch 4,697 2,033 Gas Coal 420 1,280 Copper, Silver, Lead, Tin, with their ores and alloys. 9,954 10,176 Zinc Ore and alloys 2,671 3,260 Iron Ore 11,180 7,729 Iron, Steel, Pig Iron and Castings 13,394 11,404 Deals, Battens and Boards 339 1,084 Timber (Sawn and Hewn) — — Pitwood. 5,692 4,785 Bricks, Slates, &c 4,698 1,709 Sulphur Ore, Pyrites, Salt and Chemicala 4,697 1,377 Flour, Grain, Potatoes, Ac. 6,912 5,030 Sugar 600 652 Oils, Bark, Wool, &o. — 27 General Merchandise (aver- age for 1898) 8,111 — General Merchandise (estim- ate for 1899) — 7,500 73,365 58,046 EXPORTS-COASTWISE AND FOREIGN. 1898. 1899. Tons. Tons. Coal and Coke. 173.086 195,786 Patent Fuel 32,286 46,125 Copper, Copper Ore, Spelter, &0. — — Iron, Steel Rails, Castings, &c. 1943 437 Tin, Terne and Black Plates 14,735 14,050 Timber 15 195 Bricks and Fire Clay. 168 133 Alkali, Superphosphate, Arsenic, &c. 2,811 944 Flour, Grain, Potatoes, &o. 443 60 Oils, Bark, Wool, &o — 84 General Merchandise (aver- age for 1898) 10,735 — General Merchandise (estim- ate for 1899) — 10,000 236,222 267,814 Total Imports and Exports. 309,587 325,860

"ST. ILLTYD'S CHURCH, fEMBREY: Its History and its Architecture," by Mr. Edward Roberts and Mr. H; A. Pertwee. This is a well-written and reliable work it is profusely illustrated, and should be in the bands of all interested in Church history. Order at once. Price, one shilling.—See advt. "GLEANINGS FROM EARLY ENGLISH LITER- ATURE."—On Monday evening next at the Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea, Mr. E. A. Seyler, B.Sc., will deliver a lecture entitied Gleanings from early English Literature." It will be illustrated, and should be listened to by a large audience. SCOTLAND V. WALES.—AGAIN POSTPONED.— The Welsh Union Secretary, Mr. Walter Rees, received a wire at 12.30 on Thursday from tde Scotch secretary saying Match must be post- poned till February 25th." Accordingly Mr. Rees has sent out notices of the postponement. Late information says the ground is in fit condition, and there is some perplexity iu Welsh circles to account for the action of Scotland. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.—A very success- ful social was held at the above place of worship last (Thursday) evening. There was a very large attendance. The following ladies presided at the tea tables, which were very prettily laid out: Mrs. Dr. Roberts, Mrs. Peter Cook, Mrs. Sam. Williams, Miss Ladd, Mrs. West, Mrs. Yorath, Mrs. Robert Roberts, Mrs. W. D. Haghes, Miss Watkins, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Owen and Mrs. George Cook. The arrangements were effect- ually carried out by Mrs. F. Rocke, Mrs. Edward Roberts, Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Rees and Mrs. Thomas Roberts. The following contributed to an enjoyable programme Miss K. Reynolds, Mr. S. Edwards, Miss James, Mrs. Anthony, Afer. J. Thomas, Miss Jameri and the choir. The Glen Spey and Stratbmill Distilleries, situated in the finest Whisky-producing district of Scotland, are the property of W. and A. Gilbey. These Whiskies are kept absolutely unblended in Her Majesty's Bonded Warehouses to mature, and are sold by W. and A. Gilbey's I agents in every town at 3s. 6d. per bottle.

SOUTH WALES STOCK AND SHARE MARKET. SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. THACKERAY AND CO., STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. CARDIFF. February 9, 1899. RAILS.—In the market for South Wales rails a slightly easier tendency has been observable. Investors appear to be holding back, probably awaiting the effect of the meetings to be held this week, and business has proved, conse- quently, somewhat limited. A quiet tone has ruled in Barrys. Undivided continues inactive, while the Deferred and New both close weaker, the latter showing a fall of 5 on the week. Pre- ferred steady. Cardiff Preferred is without fea- ture. A little inquiry has set in for Port Talbot Ordinary, and a few dealings have taken place. The Preference have also proved in good re- quest. In Rhondda and Swansea Bays the Urdinary have been rather offered; a few Pre- ference have changed hands, but this market generally has been poorly supported. In Rhymneys the Undivided is slightly firmer, but there has only been a moderate business to note. The Preferred has been dealt in 124, and re- mains firm. The market for the Deferred has been of a restricted character, and closes slightly weaker. Taff Vales have changed hands freely, and the closing price, 78 £ to 78j xd., is about ij better. No change to note in Vale of Glamorgaus, which remain a quiet market. about ij better. No change to note in Vale of Glamorgaus, which remain a quiet market. BANKS.—A fair business nas taken place in London and Provincials beyond this there is little to note in this se ction. COLLIERIES.—A firm tone has prevailed. Albions, Internationals, Norths, and Great Western B have been dealt in to a fair extent. South Wales A are enquired for, and have improved h. D. Davis ordinary are also in good request, but continue scarce. Norths, Cambrian, and Albion debentures have changed hands. MISCELLANEOUS.—Milling shares have been in good demand, and several transactions in Spiller and Baker ordinary and preference, which continue firm. Ouly a moderate business to note in dry docks, Mountstuarts have risen 2. A fair amount of attention has been directed to Ben Evans ordinary within quotations. Bristol and Mouth Wales Waggons are enquired for. juAijuwAxa. paid Prlcea stock Barry Undivided 100 271 276 „ Do. 4 p.c. Preferred Ord. 100 123 125 M Do. Deferred Ordinary.. 100 145 148 Cardiff 4 p.c. Prefd, Ordy. 100 117 119 10 Port Talbot illy. & Docks 10 9 9; 10 Bhondda and Swansea Bay 10 5 51 Stock Khymuey Undivided 100 277 282 • >> Do Preferred 100 123 125 no Deferred 100 15tf 168 „ Taff Vale Divided Stock 100 711i 781 xd PREFEKBNTIAD. Stock Alex. Dock & Kly. 4J A Frf. 100 124 126 „ Do B Pref 100 109 lu „ Barry ity. 5 p.c. 1st Pref. 100 166 168 Do. Consold. 4 p.c. 100 134 136 „ Brecon & Mer. 1st Pref. 1861 100 80 85 Do. 2nd Pref. 1862 100 47 54 II Cambrian, No. 1,4 p.c. 100 66 70 „ Do. No. 2,4 p.c. 100 30 33 10 Port Talbot 4 p.c. 8 8i 151 10 ithon. & Swan. Bay 5 p.c. 10 lit in Stock Rhymney 4 p.c. Consold. 100 132 134 II Taff Vale 4 p.c. Consold 100 134 136 xd RAILWAY AND OTHEIt DEBENTURES. Stock Alex. Dock & Ity. 4 p.c. 100 124 126 „ Barry Railway 3 p.c. 100 102 104 Brecon & MerUiyr A 4 p.c. 100 125 1Z1 » Do B4p.e 100 108 no II Cardiff Kail way 13 p.c. 100 100 1041 to Cambrian A 4 p.c 100 132 134 to Do B 4 p.c. 100 127 130 II Do C 4 p.c. 100 118 120 ■1 Do D 4 p.c. non cum 100 105 101 „ Great Western 4 p.c. do. 100 146 148 „ Midland 2 £ per cent. 100 92 94 „ Mid-Wales A 4i per cent. 100 131 133 „ Neath and Brecon 1st 100 124 126 A1 100 115 118 „ „ A 2 100 63 68 „ Rhon. & Swan. Bay 4 p.c. 100 124 126* „ lthymney 4 per cent. 100 139 14L „ Taff Vale 3 per cent. 100 105 107 BANKS. 10 London and Provincial 6 21i 21i 60 Metrop. (of Eng. & Wales) 6 14 14. GAS. Stock Swansea Consold. 5 p.c. 100 122 127 „ Do. 5 p.c. New Stock 100 122 127 COAL AND IRON. 10 Albion S tea in Colliery 10 III Ili 10 Cambrian Oorry 6 p.c. Pref. 10 lOt 11 100 „ „ 41 p.c. Deb. 100 102 104 10 D. Davis and Sons. Ltd. 10 Si 9 10 Do. 6 p.c. Cam. (red) Pref. 10 10J 11 100 Do. 5 p.c. B Debs. (1906). 100 100 102 23 Ebbw Vale 8tl., Iron & Coal 20 6 £ 6# 6 Great Western Ordinary B S 4| 5 6 Do Prefer'ce A A 9j 10 Insoles 6 p.c. Pref. 10 9 9? 100 Do & p.c. Debs 100 98 100 5 International Coal f 3 31 10 Newport A be rear n 10 7 7| 10 Do Participating Pref. 10 8t 9t 5 North's Navigation Col'ry. & 3t 3t 2 6 Do 10 p.c. Cum. Pref. 5 7t 8t 4 10 Penrikyber Colliery 10 5f 6 10 Do 5 to 7t p.c. Pref. 10 8t 81 100 Powell Duffryu 6 p.c. Deb. 100 102 106 5 itbymuer Iron 6 31s Sd 328 6d 6 Do New £ i 10*. Cred. 21 1686d 17s 6d 100 Do 6 p.c. Mort. Debs. 100 97 100 17 South Wales Colliery A 17 9| luf 3 Do 10 per cent. B Pref. 3 4| 4f 11 Tradegar Iron and Coal A 71 S2 3 Stock Do B 100 81 39 MISCELLANEOUS. 10 Barry Graving Dock 10 oot 21J 1 Ben Evans and Co. Ord'ry 1 20a Od 21s Od 10 Bristol & 8. Wales Wgn. a 51 6 xd 10 Bute Drv Dock 10 16t 17 10 Cardiff Channel Dry Docks Ordv 10 10$10] 5 Cardiff, Newport & Swan- sea Empires Ordy. 5 81 9 10 Hancock Preferred Ord. 10 13t 1Sl 10 Do. Deferred Ord. 10 15 16 10 Do. 6 per cent. Pref. 10 1St 1SJ Stock Do. 4 p.c Deb. Stock 100 110 113 10 Mordey Carney, Limited. 9 141 141 100 Do 4t per cent. Deb. (red. 1909, at 106) 100 101 105 60 Mountstnart Dry Dk A4B 40 80 82 10 Provincial Tramways 10 5 6 10 Do 6 per cent. Preference 10 12 13 10 Spiliers & Bakers Ordinary 9 15} 16i 10 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 14 14t Stock Swansea Harb. 4 p.c. Stock 100 110 112 10 Weaver St Co. Ordinary 10 11 12 10 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 10 11 100 Western Mail 4. Deb. 1920 100 103 105 10 do. 6 P.C. 10 .9t.. 10 Pref., when printed In italics, indicates tuat tne I shares are preferential as to capital as well as dividend. Bank Rate reduced from 3i to 3 p.c., Feb. 2. 1899. THERE ARE 8BLLBBS OF 41,000 Albion Colliery Debs. at 103. £ <SOO and .el00 Barry Deferred at 167.. .1.000 Swansea Old Brewery and Davies (Cardigan) 44 p.c. Debs, at 98}. 20 Rhondda 910 Ord. Shares. dei,000 Khymney Deferred Stock at 156. 30 International Coal 2.5 Shares at 31. 30 Khymney Iron Old at 31s tfd. cloo Barry Deferred Stock at 148. 10 London Hippodrome Shares—b.w. 150 Jone3 Dickenson Ord. at 16s 6d. 13 Mordey Carney JElO paid at 16i. £ 1,000 Barry New Stock. 10 Victoria Dry Dock Pref. £ 10 Shares at 9$. 1D Western Mail 5 p.c. Pref. Shares at 9i. 10 Weaver New Ord. and 10 New Prefs. 27 London and Provincial Banks. 5 Barry Graving Pref. Shares at 12. JE300 and 9264 Barry 4 p.c. Pref. Stock at 135. 100 Ben Evans Ord. Shares at 208 3d. ]00 Swansea Arcade Shares —bid wanted. X380 Khymney Deferred at 157. f-500 and £ 100 Cardiff Rally. 4 p.c. Preferred at 118. THERE ARE BUYERS OF £ 1,000 Taff Vale Stock at 79i. 17 Port Talbot Ord. Shares at 9. £500 Mordey Carney Debs. 26 Port Talbot Pref. Shares at ES 11s 3d. t300 Newport Gas 0 Stock. SO Crosswell's Cardiff Brewery Prefs. at B10 Ms 9d. jB500 Bristol Water 7 p.c. Max. Stock at 157i. 30 London and Provincial Bank Shares. 15 Cambrian Colliery Pref. Shares at lOt. 30 D. Davis and Sons Ord. at 8J. 50 North Pref. Shares at Si. 10 Cardiff Empire Pref. Shares at 51. 150 English Crown Spelters at 34s Sa. 200 Thos. Owen Pref. Shares at 22s 3d. 30 Bristol and South Wales Waggon Shares. £ 1,000 Taff Vale Deb. Stock at 105J. 30 Newport-Abercarn Prefs. at 9. jBlOO Western Mail Debs. at 104. 20 South Wales Colliery A Shares at 9f.

A.. W. JOHNSON, STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, 10394] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams—ORNA TE, Swansea. National Telephone 21 Agent for the Castle Line" to South Africa. DAVIES AND BARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STEEET, SWANSEA. Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113. BUYERS.— £ 400 Ben Evans Deb. at 111}; Swansea Arcade Shares—quote lowest; 10 Atlantic Patent 4'aels at 11; 2u Metropolitan Banks at 14| 50 Beu Evans Ord. at par; 60 Anderson Cox and Co. at 7s 6d 100 Taylor and Co., Ltd. (fully paid) at 10s 700 Tamsoos at 45s 100 Wasaaus at 33s 9d. SELLERS.—40 Weavers Ord. at lIt; 40 Ben Evans Prefs. at 24s 6d 10 Capital and Counties Banks at 391 20 Jones Dickinson and Co. Ord.-want offer. THE LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK, LIMITED.— The monthly balance sheet issued by the London Citv and Midland Bank, L mited, shows that on tbe 31st January tbe current, deposit, and other accounts were £ 32,172.19^; the cash in band and at tbe Bank of England, £ 4,106,039; money at call and short notice, £ 32,172.19^; the cash in band and at the Bank of England, £4,106,039; money at call and short notice, £5,708,865; investments, .E6,t90,)-67; the bills of ex- change, £ 3,(32,366; advances, on current account*, loans on security, and other accouuts, £ 16,548,696. EAILYTAY TRAFFIC BETURNS.—Last week's traffic returns of the local railways show the following results:—Great Western Railway, an increase of £7.350; making an aggregate in- crease for 5 weeks of £ 24,150.—London and North-We-tern Railway, an increa-e of £12,296, aggregate increase for 5 weeks, £ 12,296 —Taff Vale Eailway, an increase of £ 1,404; aggregate increase, 5 weeks, £ 2,033. Brecon and Merthyr increase, 5 weeks, £ 2,033. Brecon and Merthyr Railway, an increase of £ 64; aggregate decrease I for 5 weeks, £ 288.—Barry Railway, an increase ef JE3,368 aggregate increase 5 weeks, £ 7,564. LINtTM CATHART1CUM PILLS, digestive, correc- ve, and agreeably; aperient, £ }d., 13}d. Of ail Chemists.

THE RENADS AT THE GRAND THEATRE. The Renads have been able to draw large- houses at the Grand Theatre this week with their Swiss Express," which is as prolific as ever of merriment. Comedy, burlesque and pantomime 1 are mixed up in one bewildering run of the mae. dest of mad freaks, and clever dances, pretty songs and laughable dialogue are thrown in. Of I course, the Brothers Renad. are responsible for most of the fun, and they are supported by a very strong company. The ludicrous incidents are admirably sustained and the piece goes with a swing to the very end. "THE BELLE OF NEW YORK "—NEXT WEEK. "The Belle of New York"—perhaps the greatest of recent London successes—is an. nounced for the Grand Theatre next week, and it would be advisable for those who require seats to book early. Swansea playgoers owe a debt of gratitude to the enterprising management for the comparatively early visit of this interesting piece. This latest importation from the American stage which held the boards of the Casino Thea- tre, New York, for a consecutive period of Two years, created an absolute furore on its produc- tion some six months ego at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, by reason of its constant suc- cession of lively musical numbers, its graceful dances, quaint comedy, and bevy of beautiful ehorns ladies. It was instantly hailed the one- cess of the London season, and is still being played to enthusiastic houses nightly in the great Metropolis. There is a plenitude in tha way of surprises in it from start to finish, says tha I Western Mail. You never know exactly where yon are, nor what is going to happen next. Take the setting. First comes an overture-bing and rattle, more like a devil-ostracising symphony from Chinatown at midnight than anything else -and all at once you are switched off to a flow- ing melody that lingers so lovingly amongst the reeds and nestles so softly upon the strings that you may almost think it is an invocation to som- nolence. It is the same with the business-now a wild whirl of skirts and frills, waving and dashing about the stage, and a bewildering rattle of semiquavers, and then settling down sud- denly to a solid andante as stately as a choral march in a cathedral. Same also with the plot. Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, who pro- duced the piece in London, are sending their own company around. The ladies and gentlemen who will produce the piece next week are most accomplished. The full opera chorus and aug- mented orchestra will be under the direction of Mr. J. C. Shepherd. The business manager is Mr. W. E. Alcock, who came to Swansea in the- same capacity for Mrs. Brown Potter. The en. ergetic advance director, Mr. Hugh Fleming, was also the fore-runner in the Brown-Potter and Bellew tour.

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HIGH WATER IN SWANSEA HARBOUR Compiled from Greenwood's Nautical Almanac HIGH HEIGHTS NEAREST MIU-DAT WATgB^_ Princeor -\Ñ:- D'k S. V'Ir Day of Month drltlwtcb WILIOS Dock. t-tide i-tide -Mean Basin. Basin Time. Morn. Bven. Cill. CILL. February. A.M. P.M. F. I. F. I. f. i. p i. Friday 10 5 58 6 82 33 2 32 10 26 10 25 4 Saturday.. 11 6 45 7 5 34 2 33 & 27 5 2-5 11 SMMday 12 7 25 7 44 31 5 33 6 27 6 *6 0 Monday 11 8 0 8 il 34 5 3.i 2 27 2 25 8 Tuesday 14 8 J6 8 54 33 1 31 9 *5 9 24 3 Wednesday 15 9 14 9 34 31 7 29 8 23 8 21 2 Thursday 16 9 6210 11 29 8 27 6 21 6 20 Q

RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. The following are the traffic returns for the week ending Feb. 5, 1899, as compared with the com*. ponding week in 1896 1899. 1898. No. of Mile* open 25 25 Passengers (Local) a. 8 £ 307 Good* ft Minerals 918 899 Total for the Week 1,226 1.206 „ „ 5 Weeks 6,563 6,.i*d Increase this week, JC20. Increase 5 weeks. 9237.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. JAMES.-On February 8th, at Cefngoleu Farm, ijowecton, the wife of John Harries James, of a daughter. EVANs.-On the 4th February, at Vrondeg, Bronwylfa, Wrexham, the wife of Arthur E. Evans, of a daughter. I ALDKRSON.—On the 3rd February, at Hill- crest, St. Leonarda-on-Sea, the wife of Marmaduke J. Alderson, of Clyde. Kalutara, Ceylou, and Gannon, Derbyshire, of a son. THOMAS.—On the 2nd February, at Coleridge, Clevedou, Somerset, the wife of Arthur E. Thomas, of a son. MARRIAGES. MAR&RAVE—NASH.—At Southampton, on Saturday, February 4th, by special license, Frederick Margrave, architect, Swansea, son of William Margrave, Pencoed, to Beatrice Llewellyn, second daughter of Robert Nash, Heathfleld House, Swansea. WILLIAMS-WRIGHT.-On the 8th February, at St. John's Church, Gowerton, by the Rev. R. Jaokett, Charles Digby, son of H. C. Williams, Esq., of Southport, to Jessie Ethel, only daugh- ter of Colonel Wright, Glamorgan Artillery. W.D.R.A., of the Mount, Gowerton, Glamor- ganshire. COOPER—MILLS.—On the 4th February, at the Parish Church, Leamington, Arthur Thomas, elder son of Richard Cooper, Shrewsbury, to Louise Elizabeth, widow of John Harry Mills, Birmingham, and eldest daughter of William Palmer, Leamington. READ—KENNEDY.—On the 31st January, at St. Mary Abbot's, Kensington, London, Herbert James Read, eldest son of C. Read, of Ventnor House, Honiton, Devon, to Georgina Elizabeth Annabel, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kennedy, and granddaughter of the late Sir Arthur Kennedy, G.C.M.G., C.B., Governor of Hong Kong and Queensland. DEATHS. MORGAN.On the 5th Feb., at Underwood, Mumbles, Swansea, Margaret, widow of David Watkyn Morgan, and second daughter of the late- William Morgan, of Bolgoed, Breconshire, in her 80th year. CLUXTERBUCK.—On the 7th February, at "Heathfleld," 59, Denmark-road, Gloucester, Kate, the beloved wife of Mr. Walter G. Clutter- buck (late of Swansea.), aged 58 years. No cards or flowers by request. WILLIAMS.—On February 3rd, at his residence, Rosehill terrace, J. O. Williams (formerly assayer at Messrs. Vivian and Co.'s Works, Hafod), aged 48 years. MARSTON .-Oll February 2nd, Mrs. Annie Marston, of Hands worth, near Birmingham, eldest daughter of the late Mr. David Davies, hay and corn merchant, Swansea. HARRIS.—On February 5th, at 8, Thomas- street, Swansea, Thomas Harris, aged 65 years. DIXON.—On the 3rd inst., in her 70th year, Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon, the dearly loved mother of William and Fred Dixon, 7, Westbury-terrace, and for many years residing at 98, Bryn-y-mor- road, Swansea. Will her many kind friends please accept this intimation. THOMAS-FRANCIs.-on the 15th January, 1899, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Benjamin Parry, stationer, Oxford-street, Swansea, Eliza- beth Jane, second daughter of the late Rees Powell, Llangewydd Court, relict of William Thomas, Wallace, near Bridgend, widow of Capt. Francis, Stockton-on-Tees, aged 62 y"ar:ól. Ev ANs.-On the 5tn February, at 1. Westbourne Park-road, of syncope, Emily Elizabeth, the wife of E. Middleton Evans, Esq., of Llwynbarried, Radnorshire, and formerly widow of the late T. Gainsford Ridgway, E q., aged 57. WELD-FORESTER.—On the 29th January, at Gretton House, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, the Hon. Emilius John Weld-Forester, retired Colonel 13th L.I. Regt., aged 83 years.

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v- SWANSEA IRONMONGERS' ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL BANQUET. LAST NIGHT. The annual banquet of the Swansea Iron- mongers' Association was held at the Royal Hotel last ni?ht. Mr. C. D. Richards (Presi- dent of the Association) presided, and amongst those present were Mr. John Griffiths (viee- president), Mr. Griffith Thomas (chairman of the Harbour Trust), Mr. Parry James (chairman United Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association), Messrs. Evan Jenkins (Jenkins and Company), D. Evans (Morris- ton), J. W. Bevan (Bevan and Sons), J. Jenkins (Jenkins & Co.), Mann (Scantlebury & Co.), S. Crapper (secretary), John Evans (Morris- ton), E. Williams (E. Williams & Co.), S. J. Richards, D. Williams (D. Williams and Co.. Morriston), F. Sandry (Thos. Ford & Co.), W. Thomas (D. Jenkins), J. W. Lloyd, Black (Baker and Crockett, Wolverhampton), Needham (Need- ham, Neal & Tyack), Peirce (Williamson & Son, Worcester), Leonard (Bakers' Association), Haynes (Midland Railway), Turner McAush (Hardy and Padmore,Worcester),Rees (G.W.R.), Yeo (Butchers' Association), Booker (Thos. Turner &tCo., Sheffield), Thomasson (Farmer and Chapman, Ltd., Bilston), Francis (Morriston),and others. The menu did every credit to the Royal cuisine. The usual loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr. Parry James (chairman of the United Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association) submitted the toast of the president. He con- gratulated the president on the high position to which he had been appointed, and the Associa- tion upon the fact that it was the pioneer Associa- tion in the United Kingdom, and went on to refer to the advantages of Associations. The only way they could have justice to-day for the Ironmongers' Association was by combining in order to procure it, and he trusted that aD association which had started so well would not come to an end simply through the apathy of the members. Mr. James went on to point out the ways in which the Association could be useful. In the first place they ought to pay attention to the classification of goods in the hardware trade, and remove the anomalies of railway rates. At present a higher rate of carriage was charged for common kitchen fenders in bundles than for high-class brass fenders from Birmingham to Swansea. Another useful work would be the investigation of the capital employed and Ithe amount of debentures held in limited liability companies in the district, so that they could then see whether they onght to trust them or not. The question of limited liability was of such importance that there would be a Government Bill for the better regulation of the floating and the conduct of limited liability companies. Commenting on the Bill to be introduced in the present session by the master plumbers of the kingdom, Mr. James said they would hardly believe it possible for a respectable body of men to compile such a drastic Bill for their own protection. Some of the clauses were that no ironmonger or builder should employ a working plumber under any circumstances that no boy should be allowed to learn plumbing in a technical school unless he was already ap- prenticed to a plumber; and that there should be separate tendering direct to the architects by plumbers. The Bill should be very strenuously opposed. (Applause.) The President responded, and said they had a good average attendance at their meetings, and the Association was not one in fact only. They were all working members. Alluding to trade matters, the President said they should demand that wholesale houses should not supply unfair competitors, who simply used their profitable lines and sold them at a sacrifice in order to bring a bearing on the more profitable lines that they carried. They should also take action against the practiee of sales from manufactuera' to the consumers. The Swansea Association had done its best to prevent the Plumbers' Bill being passed into law. (Applause.) Mr. J. W. Bevan proposed "The Secretary,' and spoke of the admirable services rendered by Mr. S. Crapper. Mr. Crapper, in acknowledging the toast, referred to the admirable way in which the Association had carried on its work. Mr. Evan Jenkins submitted The Town and Trade. and said that all trade associations should take & greater interest in municipal affairs. (Hear. hear.) Mr. Griffith Thomas (Chairman of the Harbour Trust) responded and referring, to the develop- ment of the docks, said he hoped to live to see in Swansea a dock which would be able to accom- modate even the Oceania.-(Applausa). Speaking of markets he said he believed Cbint would become a great market for tinplates and for corrugated iron, works for the manufacture of which he should like to see established at Swansea. Coal was cheap, spelter was made on the spot, iron and steel were made here, and there would be no inward or outward carriage. He therefore saw no reason why corrugated iron should not be made here and exported direct. (Loud applau^ Mr. DavicT 'Griffiths submitted "Kindred Trades," OOtlpled with the names of Mr. Parry JoROS, Mr. Leonard and Mr. Yeo, who responded. The Visitors" having been submitted by Mr, David Williams, The Carriers" was proposed by the President, and Messrs. F. Smith, D. A. Rees (G.W.R.) and R. Haynes (Midland Railway) responded. During the evening, sotigs, &c., were rendered by Mr. Francis, Mr. J. Evans, Mr. D. Evans, Mr. Booker and others, Mr. C. Llewellyn accompanying.