The Cambrian

"THE CAMBRIAN" |psi of Visitors. —♦ As in former seasons, we intend publishing a weekly list of visitors to Mumbles, Gower, Llandilo, Llandrindod, Llanwrtyd, Llangam- march, &c. Will hotel proprietors, lodging-house keepers, and others kindly assist by sending in iiattt regularly ?

MUMBLES. UPPER VILLA, LANGLAND. MRS. C. JONES. AKKXVAL3.—H. V. Gibson Craig, Esq., Mn Gibson Craig, Miss Dorothy Gibson Craig, Miss Cicely Gibson Craig, Miss Marjorie Gibson Craig, and maids, Bucks Mr and Mr. Eden; Miss Springeit, Birmingham. THE LANGLAND BAY HOTEL, LANGLAND. ARRIVALS. — Mr Steeds, resident Mr Birchall, resident Mr Pontifex, resident Mr and Mrs Mathei80n, nnrse, and cbild. London; Mr and Mrs Blackburn, two 1Iur_, aud three children, Brampton Brian, Herefordshire; Mr and Mrs Yietcb, Exeter; Mr Verwey, London; Mr Hanbury, Birmingham Mr Cotton, Abergavenny Mrs and Miss Bishop, Aber. gavenny Mrs Bretherton, Abergavenny Mr aud Mrs Eden, fcketty Miss Hemp. Worcester Mr and Mrs Towsend, Stroud Misses Williams (3), Madawoiselle I and nurse. Ynisygerwn, near Neath; Mr, Mrs, Mr and Aliss Appleby, Blackburn; Misses Ingham, Leeds Mr Bkeiton, London Mr Wade, Leeds Mr Richaridson, Liverpool: Mr Ansel), Birmingham Mr Geo. White, Pontardutais Mr White, Newport: Mr Davies, Cardiff Mr W. L. Griffiths, Newport. TEMPERANCE HOTEL, SOUTHEND. W. J. JONES. AKRIVALS.—Rev C. and Mrs Thomas, Neath; Rev— and Mrs Thomas, Merthyr. UEPARTCRES.—Mr Stansfteld, London; Mr E. Law, Londou; Air H. Coon, London; Mr A. Lehman, London; Mr Jarman, London; Mr F. Mini ton, Loudou; Mr D. Laz, London Mr and Mrs Bains, Neath. PARK VILLA, CASWELL-EOAD. MRS. TUCKER. ARRIVALS.— Mrs Smith and family, Clevedon.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. THE ROCK HOUSE HOTEL. ARRIVALS.—Mr Finley, Swindon Mr Win. Aynsley, Swansea Miss Crosthwaite, Southport; Mr Willoughby Cotton, London Mr and Mrs Padtield and Mis* F. Fadlield, Cardiff; Mr Normansell, Birmingham; Mr and Mrs J. J. Williams and Miss Williams, Cardiff; Mr aud )lr6 flolden, Birmingham; Miss Kin", Bir- mingham Mr Thompson. Harrow Miss Lea-Wilson and ulald, Beckenham Air and Mrs Wm. Jones, West Kirby; Mr and Mrs Preston, Wigan Mr and Mrs Thomas Russell, Misses Russell, and Mr T. Russell, Sussex: Mr and Mrs Johnston, Kent; Rev Evan Jones, Lon.ion Mr Storks, fceeles; Mr H. Wright, Newport; Mr P. Bracewell, Laagland Bay Mr E. Hollins and Miss A. Kol-'ins, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Wm. Howell, Uaneity Mr Joun Tickle, Birmingham Mr W. A. Richards, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Price, Bishop Castle; Mrs Richardson, Rhyl; Rev and Mrs Davies, Khyl; Mr and Mrs James Manning, Ledbury Mr 8. R. Williams, Pontypridd Mr Evans, Swansea; Mr Cartb, Cues er Mr Levi, Liverpool Mr Williams, Liverpool; Mr Humphreys, London; Mr and Mrs J. T. Eva s, Manchester; Mr and Mrs Smith, Liverpool Mr Jackson, Dublin. YE WELLS PRIVATE HOTEL. MRS. BRYAN SMITH. ARRIVALS. Mrs C. P. Henderson, Torquay Miss Sproule, Strabane, Ireland: Mr James Moul, London; Mrs Freemitn Smith, Eastbourne; Miss Howse, Lundon Miss Ward, London Mrs Black, Kensington Mrs Kidder, Kt-nnuston Mrs Colby and maid, Fynone J Mr and Mrs Archibald Spens Paignton Miss Simmons, London Miss Beale, London; M rs Higgius, Bedford Airs Legard and l'urse Jones. Penarth; Mr and Mrs Henrysou Cairii. Creetown, N.R. Mr Campbell-Praed and valet. London, 8.W.; Mr Fitzjohn, Bath; Mr H. n. Bond, East Dutwich Mrs Cave and Mr Cave. Birkenhead: the Rev and Mrs Given-Wilson, Plaistow Vicarage. HAZELDENE, LLANDRINDOD. ARRIVALS.—Col. G. M. Payne, Oak Lodge, Regent's Fark, Loudon, N.VV. Miss Shillington, Avenue-road, 1.ealJliujlton Spa Miss Paull, Grosvenor-road, Tunbridge Wells; Mrs Hortou and maid. The Terrace, Ciiccietb, N.W.; Mi s Dawe, Castleton-ierrace, Mumbies Miss Wateis and maid, Chester Misses Wheeler (2).27. St. James-road. Leicester Mr, Mrs and Miss Cripweti, l'aruwurtll. THE G WALIA HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD. ABRIVALS.- Madame Chambers, London; MrsBrougn, Rocklerry Mr" and Mis3 Wynne, Eccles; Mr and Mrs swash, Newpott; Captain Davidson, Harrogate; Mr Seymoii Neath; Miss Barnwell, ROBs; M rand Mrs Dennett, Moselr> Mr and Mrs Jones, Shrewsbury Mr and Mrs Kiiys, Neath Mr Willets, Wrexham; Mr Davies, London Mr Stephens and vald, Staunton Mr Jones, VVeislipool Mrs:elby. Eccles MrEddershaw, Swansea Mr Butters, Leomitmer Mr Ecktey, Lenii.luster M, tI Gabb, Worcester; Miss 8toneman, W UI CtObter; Rev una Mrs Howarth, Llangollen; Miss Sercouibe, Lluii^ollen Mrs "nd Miss Whittaker, Liverpool; .\ir, Mrs and Miss Ellis, Birmingham; Mr and Mis Williams, Liverpool Mr Fearnall, Wrexham àh Mere.titli (sen.) and Air Meredith (jun.), Ross; Mr and MrsSparshctt, Worcester; Mr Smithing, Worcester; Mr Rose, Worcester Mrs Parry, Breco" Mr l'arry, Talgarth; Rev and Airs Jones, Neath; Miss Wintle, nuss; Mr lJllck/oam, Newport; Air Gower. Newport Mrs H..tvellsh"w. 8hre«sbury Mrs Bland, Shiewsbury » Mrs Heighway, 511.ewsbury; Mrs Rose, Sbrewsbury;; Miss W hit aker, D.>ver; Mrs Gwyer, Eastbourne; Mrs alld the :disstOsJu.,t:s, Shrewsbury Mr Barnes, Loudou Mr 111111 Air:! Nott. Swansea Mr and Mrs Brodie, 8wlHlsea; 141' and Mrs Down, Swansea; Mr Vown, Swansea Air Davies, Swansea Air Martell, SwaIJsea; Mr Lenis, Abeiystwith; Air Parsons, Newport; Mr and Mrs Knoit, Port Taibut; Mr i £ vans, Pentyrch ,\1 ssrs Riclia tiS, Newport Mrs and Miss Stooke Vaiitfli.iii, Le n ury Mrs and Miss Paines, Abercarn M. and Mrs M»i'ston, Ludlow Mr and Mrs East, Lewiiiham Mr and Miss Roberts. Penbol; Mr and Miss Ashford, Bnmingham Mr and the Misses Greenleg, Titley Cuurt. BAVENO, LLANDRINDOD. I ARRIVALS.—The Misses Broadbents, Stalybridge Nnrte Mttawcrus"; Mrs Leake, Great Nussinden, Bnuhs: Miss Millar. Ecetes Mr and Mrs Horace Blvthe, L.i,don, iewkes ury Mr and Miss Thornley, Ken. sington; Captain and Mrs Hall Hedlev, Pontardawe M.f. M sses and Master Jones, Llanelly Mr and Mrs Lewis, Cardiff; IIr. Shepard, Cardiff; Miss Mansell, I BirmiiiKham Mrs Willmot, Birmingham Mrs Am strong. Bit-win/ham Mr and Mrs Evans, Pontv- pridd; Mr ml Masters Thomas, Carmarthen Mr V. Owen, Mach>«lloth; Mf Wooiy, Church Btretton,

NEATH. NOTES AND NEWS. [BY NUNQUAM]. The newly-formed Neath Quoit Club did not make a very good show against Brynmill (Swansea) on Saturday last. But they did quite as well as was expected. Brynmill is a strong club, and the eight men who represented it were all clever and accurate throwers. The Neath men are new at the game. As a matter of fact the club was only formed on the previous Thurs- day and a challenge was sent to Swansea a meeting was held to select a team on Friday and the match took place on Saturday. Quick work, wasn't it r Evidently the Neath Club means business. It is refreshing to find some are taking an interest in summer sport at Castell Nedd. At last I hive been favoured with a fixture list of the Neath Club. It is by no means a formid- able one, and on the card there are no less than eight vacant spaces. Up to the present only two matches have been played, Swanseaand Bridgend having been met. In the first instance Neath were defeated, but they succeeded in achieving a well-earned viutory over the asylum club, when the latter least expected defeat. On Saturday Neath will play Cardiff at Cardiff, and we al[ know what the result.will be. The other fixtures are with Llanelly (away), Bridgend (home), Swansea (home), Maesteg (away), Pontardawe (away), Llanelly (home), Maesteg (home), and Pontardawe (home). I have to record another sad fatality which took place on Saturday last. The facts are very simple. A child named Tucker was catching sticklebacks ia a clay pond in the Millands Brickyard, when he fell into the filthy water, and notwithstanding the bravery of a lad named Eombach he was drowned. Eombach without divesting himself of his clothes jumped into the fetid water. The jury at the inquest on Monday should have complimented him, but the omission was due to an oversight. Speaking of stickle- backs reminds me of a series of experiments tried at a private aquarium by a well-known scientist. The stickleback is a most vivacious little fish, and in two days it consumed no fewer than 142 small dace. Writing of the spot at which the unfortunate accident occurred reminds me of the desirability of discontinuing the deposit of town refuse there. The most obnoxious smells rise and when south westerly winds blow the inhabitants of Melin- crythan are subjected to an envelopment of most objectionable and dangerous effluvia—in fant all the perfume of Cologne do not suffer by compari. soa. Complaints are being continually made, but still the authorities pay no heeJ. The least they might do is to see that the refuse is properly disinfected; There was nothing very stirring at Wednesday's meeting of the Neath Rural District Council, and the members were not sorry, for the weather was oppressively warm. The scheme for the general drainage of Reset ven, a pretty village about five miles from Neath, is still under the consideration of the County Council, which like most public bodies are not famed for rapidity of action. The health of the district is good, although Dr. Whittington called attention to a number of mild cases of diphtheria and two cases of infectious diseases at the Cimla. The population is still going up for there were 121 births as against 42 births. There was a good deal of discussion with reference to the fencing of five acres of land, the property of the Council at the Darren. Mr. Trick raised the point. He wanted to know the legal position of the Council. As the discussion proceeded it was stated that Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, who now owns the Darren, had ofiered JE100 for the land. The Council gave JE7,000 for it. So I suppose that the worthy Coroner, who is one of the clerks to the Council, must have been having a little chuckle on his own. The land is valuable because it embraces the water supply of Skewen. It was purchased by the old Neath Water Company, who later sold it to the Council. Anyhow the difficulty with regard to the fencing was solved by Mr. Tom Williams stating after carefully perusing the deed that an ordinary post and wire fence would suffice, and this was agreed to. Mr. Ernest Jones does not seem to be making satisfactory progress with the making of a road from Seven Sisters to Crynant, and the Highway Committee dropped on him rather heavily on Wednesday. They decided to serve him with a notice to push vigorously on with tho work and have decided to hold a special meeting a fort- night hence. In the meantime if the progress made is not satisfactory the Council will give Mr. Jones final notice and the Surveyor (Mr. D. M. Davies) will be instructed to complete the work himself. In the neighbourhood of the Seven Sisters and Onltwyn Collieries there is a large working population, and it is mainly for their convenience thot the Council are spendig a large sum of money in improving the means of commu- nication. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Neath Rural District Council was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. A. S. Gardner. A discussion took place in reference to the fencing in of five acres of land at The Darren, the property of the council.—Mr. Tom Williams said the only obligation the council were under was to provide an ordinary post and wire fence, and it was decided to do this.—The council met for highway business in the afternoon. Much dissatisfaction was expressed with the slow progress of the contractor (Mr. Ernest Jones) in making the road from Seven Sisters to Onllwvn, and it was resolved that the surveyor give Mr. Jones notice to vigorously proceed with the work. In the event of this failing a further final notice is to be given, and the surveyor himself carry out the remainder of the work.

PORT TALBOT. The water was turned into the new Graving Dock on Tuesday evening. The work is rapidly being completed. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A CWMAVON POST- MAN.—Dd. Hanbury, a postman, of Cwmavon, was charged before Alderman J. W. Smith, at the Aberavon County Police Station, on Thursday afternoon, with stealing three post letters con- taining cheques and money, amounting to JM 10s. 6i. Mr. Charles, solicitor, Merthyr, appeared to prosecute for the Postmaster-General.—Sergeant Hurtord said he arrested prisoner. His wife subsequently visited him. and in reply to a ques- tion which she asked the witness prisoner said I didn't steal the money. I kept the letters too long, and I burnt them as I was ashamed to tike them back."—Prisoner was remanded in custody until Monday, bail being refused. DEDICATION SERVICES.—The dedication of the new aisle which has recently been added to St. Mary's Parish Church was performed by the Bishop of Llandaff on Thursday morning. The service was largely attended. Services were also held in the afternoon and evening, the Vicars of Mountain Ash and Llandaff officiating. The work has been carried out in a very substantial and satisfactory manner, and no expense has been sparfd. The foundations of the tower have al,o been removed, and new ones placed down, and the structure is now perfectly safe.

TAIBACH. MARGAM URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The usual monthly meeting of the Margam Urban District Council was held on Monday last, E. Knox. Esq., chairman, an 1 twelve other members being present. The Chairman reported that the County Council had decided to join in an action that ought to be taken to prevent the pollution of the River Avon. In regard to the recent appeal case against the decision of tre Justices (Bishop v. Skyme) the Council decided to have the bill of Mr. T. J. Hughes, solicitor, taxed. Dr. J. H. Davies was unanimously re-appointed Medical Officer of Health at a salary of ±30 per annum. A ceitificate for the second instalment, amounting, to £3,000, of the loan of £13,250, in respect of water works at Cwm Wernderi, was sealed. The other bnsineaa was of a routine character.

ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT NOTES AND NEWS. [BY RAMBLER.] As was anticipated in these notes a few weeks since, the question of the establishment of a market at Port Talbot has been negatived—by a small majority it is true. The promoters worked hard to obtain victory, but with the Margam influence at their back they retired beaten. The scheme is some years premature, and the argu- ments of the promoters could not strengthen their position in this respect. Other conveniences are wanted in the district before the establishment of a market. The idea of planting a market place in a locality which has not yet thought fit to light up its streets! Then again there are only two licensed houses in a district of some 6,000 to 8,000 people. Where then is the accommodation for persons frequent- ing a market r It may be a very sad reflection, but people frequenting towns or districts for marketing and shopping purposes go where they can have their refreshments thrown in. On Saturday afternoons, especially when the week s work is done, the public lay themselves out for a little chit-chat with their friends, besides doing their marketing business, and Port Talbot at present is certainly not the place to wile away half-an-hour around the smoke-room bar and a glass of beer. As we have pointed out it may not be an encouraging sign from a temperance point of view, but the working man will have his glass of beer, but he cannot get it at Port Talbot proper. One has heard so much of late of the develop ment of Port Talbot, that it is quite refreshing to see as Leadlines in our newspapers "The Development of Aberavon." Aberavonis shortly, it is firmly anticipated, going to blossom out as a seaside resort. The tarl of Jersey, who is the owner of the Aberavon sands, is about laying down an up-to-date promenade. The work will commence this summer, and will be of a substan- tial character. With the promenade constructed, substantial buildings along the front will be sue to follow. The Corporation will do well during the coming winter season to put the Victoria- road in a thorough state of repair, and then the beach will possess a very fine approach, as the road is of a splendid width throughout its length. The difficulty, however, of getting abetter access from the town is to be got over, and this would necessitate either the widening and buying up of property in Water-street, or the construction of a new road altogether from the northern side of the town. If the beach is to be developed this question will have to be seriously considered. There is no doubt that Aberavon will be the residential quarter of the district, as Port Talbot is not naturally adapted for residential buildings, lying as it does very low, and possessing no advantages as regards situation over the com- mercial and artisan buildings of the district. On the other hand, no prettier and healthier spot could be imagined for the erection of villa residences than on the Baglan-road Aberavon. It is situated a considerable distance above sea level, and command- ing extensive views of the channel. Already villa residences are in course of erection, and everything augurs well for its future develop- ment. The annual shooting of the Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Association is fixed for the 15th, 16th and 17th August next, in the beautiful grounds of Margam Park. The nomination day for the School Board Election is fixed for the 23rd inst. The Local Government Board have given notice of a local inquiry at Aberavon on the 22nd inst. in connection with the application of the Town Council to borrow money for private* atrdet works. The Bill for the Confirmation of the Aberavon Provisional Order is set down to come before the Select Committee of the House of Commons on Tuesday next. The unanimity at the Margam District Council meetings is not now so marked as it used to be. There was a little ripple of discord at Monday's gathering. The Standing Joint Committee at their meeting at Cardiff on Monday, it is understood, had under discussion the disposal of the Aberavon Police Station. The discussion, however, did not take place in the presence of the Press. ABERAVON TOWN COUNCIL. MEETING OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE. THE PIGGERIES QUESTION. The usual monthly meeting of the Highway Committee of the Town Council was held at the C uncil-room on Wednesday afternoon, Councillor John Phillips presiding. There were also present the Mayor (Councillor H. Wood). Aldermen Smith, W. Williams, Stokes and Walsh, and Councillors Evans, W. Williams, J. H. Williams, Burgess, Rees Thomas, Moses Thomas, Henry Jones, and F. E. Perry. The Surveyor's report, which was the first business on the agenda paper, contained no business of general interest. He reported that a sewer at the back of Burgess-street had been blocked owing to defective construction, but as the sewer was now vested in the Corporation—as it drained more than three houses—no steps could be taken against tbe contractor. It was decided to do the necessary repairs. Plans of a villa residence for W. Leverton, at Springfields, was approved. The Surveyor reported that the extension of the Pentyla sewer bad been com- pleted. He submitted a letter from the contrac- tor claiming a sum of .£11 for additional work impo-ed upon him by the interference of the County Surveyor, who insisted that not only should the road be put back in its former state of repair, but that a top dressing ot six-inch metalling be put over the trench. The Surveyor stated that if the Council held the contractor strictly to the specification they were not liable to pay this claim, but he had pointed out to the County Surveyor that hi* demand was unreason- able. He was met by the rejoinder that he (the County Surveyor) knew his business, and that he should insist on the work being done as he ordered. The matter was ultimately adjourned for a week for further consideration. The Medical Officer reported that tbe birth rate was 30 per 1,000 per annum, and the death rate was again very low (10 per 1,000 per annum.) The Medical Officer (Dr. J. Arnallt Jones:, who was present, stated in a written communication to the committee that he regretted that he bad not kept% copy of his report to the Local Govern- ment Board on the matter of the piggeries in Aberavon, but he was bound to say that he had informed the Department that from a public h alth point of view the keeping of nigs within a distance of 100 feet was not conductive to the public health, and he therefore could not recom- mend the altering of tbe distance as the Council proposed to do to 50 feet. The letter of the Local Government Board on the subject was then discussed. The Department desired to be fur- nished with the Council's reasons f< r reducing the limit of 100 feet. This opened up consider- able discussion. Councillor M. Thomas wished to defer the question for a week, and other mem- bers wished it dealt witb at t¡'1Ee meetins. It was ultimately resolved, or. the motion of Aid. Smith, that in view of the report of the Medical Officer, the Council were not in a position to give satis- factory reasons for the alteration of the bye-law. The Inspector of Nuisances' report dealt with several matters of minor importance, but aa regards 39, Cwmavon-road, which was reported by him as unfit for occupation, he was instructed to take the necessary steps for obtaining a closing order. It was resolved to advertise for tenders for hay and corn for the next six months supply.—An amended plan of the proposed causeway improve- ments was submitted tu the meeting from the owner of the property, when it was ultimately agreed to accept the off"r of .£60 and costs of Surveyor for the property.—A letter was read from the agent of the Earl of Jersey stating that his Lordship would proceed with the construction of the Promenade Pier at the beach this summer. The reading of the letter was received with much enthusiasm. Thia was all the business of public interest. ABERAVON SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Aberavon School Board was held on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. A. Morris presided, and there were al-o present the ReT. J. Foulkes, Father Moore, and Messrs. W. Williams and Jno. Davies.—Miss Thomas, teacher at the Sandfields Infant School, com- plained of the closeness of the room. A com- mittee was appointed to see that the necessary steps were taken to improve the ventilation, and to invite tenders for the work.—The salaries of teachers were increased, and the School Attend- ance Officer's report was considered, but the matters dealt with were of no public interest. ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE.—MONDAY. [Before Messrs. G. H. Da.vey (chairman), J. Arnallt Jones, H. Wood (Mayor), and Charles Jones.J GAME TRESPASS.—Wm. Ballinger and John Evans, two youths of Kenfig Hill were summoned for trespassing in the daytime on land at Aberbaiden Farm in searoh of game on the 30tn ult. P.C. John Hawtin said that ho qaw the boys go to a loop and take out a hare. He went after them, caught them, and taxed them with the offence. Defendants said they had only taken a little rabbit and had hidden it away. On going to the spot the constable discovered the hare. The boys had nothing to say and were each fined 10s. including coats. MAINTENANCE CASE.—Wm. Thomas, described as a general dealer of Brit >nferry, was summoned by the relieving officer, William Evans, to show cause why he should not contribute towards the support of his aged mother who was chargeable to the common fund of the Neath Union. Defendant did not appear. It was stated that he was willing to contribute a shilling per week. Other sons of the pauper contributed Is. 3d. a week, and a similar order was made against William with costs. ABERAVON BOROUGH POLICE COURT. [Before the Mayor, and Messrs. W. Williams, J. M, Smith, J. Phillips, and J. H. Williams.] BAD BOYS.—Three youngsters, Edward Fisher, Patrick McGraith and John Grace, were charged with stealing a quantity of cigarettes and lemonade from the shop of Mr. Rees Thomas, at the Beach. Patrick McGraith was discharged. and Fisher and Grace were ordered to receive six strokes each with the birch. DISORDERLY ON LICENSED PREMISES.—David Davies and Hugh Davies, brothers, of Taibach, were fined—David Davies 10s., and Hugh Davies 15s. and costs, for fighting in the Railway Tavern Inn on Saturday night last. A. S. Phillips proved the offence.

MUMBLES, DEATH OF MR. CLIFTON BENNETT. It is with much regret that we announce the death of Mr. Clifton Bennett. a member of the Mumbles District Council, and chairman of the Works Committee. The sad and unexpected event has cast quite a gloom over the village, where the deceased was much liked. On Thursday in last week he changed his under garments, and then went out on a prawning expedition. He was an enthusiastic lover of the sea, a -yachtsman of some experience, and although he contracted a chill while out prawning he paid little, if any, heed to the symptom. On Friday he felt ill, and Dr. Bevan was sent for. On Saturday inflimmation of the lungs and pleurisy set in, and on Tuesday morning he died in his twenty- seventh year. A few hours before death inter- vened Dr. T. Griffiths, Swansea, was sent for, but he arrived too late. The news spread like wildfire through the village, and caused quite a sen-ation. Mr. Bennett was a son of the late Mr. George Bennett, and a nephew of the late Mr. Bennett, for many years a member of the old Local Board. He was a surveyor and mining engineer, having served articles with Mr. Morgan Davies, Swansea. A few years ago he was surveyor to the Mumbles Council. He inherited a considerable fortune from his uncle, Mr. Bennett. He married a few years ago the only daughter of Mr. Lloyd, Mumbles, late of the Greenhill Post Office, and there is one child. The deepest sympathy is felt with the young widow in her sad bereavement, and with the other members of the family. THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at the Mumbles Cemetery amidst many manifestations of regret. The cortege left the residence of the deceased about 4.15,there being a large attendance. The relatives present were Mr. W. Givelin (uncle), Mr. Lloyd (father-in- law), Mr. A. Lloyd (brother-in-law), Mr John Beynon, Mrs. Jane and Miss Jane Bennett, Mrs. Goodman, and Mr. J. Harris. Amongst others present were Messrs. Roger Beck, J. L. Rogers, Isaac Lloyd, L. J. Bessent, Wm. Howells, Hy. Davies, Dr. Newton, R. Woolacott (members of the District Council), T. W. James (clerk to the Council), J. H. Robinson (deputy- clerk), J. S. Brun (surveyor), W. Waring, J. Maslen (rate-collector), Capt. Hall (Swansea), Jas. Bevan, W. H. Jones (Dunn's Post Office), j'. Clement, S. Harris, Wm. Maslen, J. Lewis, G. Davies, J. H. Libby, H. Morris. N. Davies, — Daglieeh, J. H. Harrij (Thistleboon), Wm. Harris (Parish Clerk), A. and H. Vivian, D. and John Harris, T. Owens, Wm., Hy., and D. Beynon, W. J. Jones, D. and J. Jenkins, A. Morgan, Wm. Bennett, Rev. Thos, Davis, — Johnson (Newton), J. Johns, J. Gwynne, — Behenna, and Wm. Williams (The Cliff). The Rev. Secretan Jones officiated, the service at the graveside being an impressive one. In consequence of a previously expressed wish of the deceased there were no wreaths. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. W. Bevan, 4, Castleton-terrace, Mumbles. WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The services at the Wesleyan Church,Mnmbles, on Sunday, when the Sunday School anniversary was held, attracted crowded congregations throughout the day. The special preacher for the day was the Rev. Chas. Thomas, of Neath, who delivered stirring sermons in the morning and evening. In the afternoon a cantata entitled City of Gold," was rendered by the choir and scholars, the solo and duett parts being taken by the Misses Nellie Phillips, Florrie Mack and Katie Jenkins, Messrs. H. Morris, Jas. Bevan, W. Mack, and Geo. Gibbs. The recitative parts were well given by four boys—Masters Willie Shepherd, Henry Richards, Gwyn Eleyand Percy Davies. Special hymns and anthems weie sung at the morning and evening services by the Sun- day School scholars, assisted by the choir, whilst soloa were rendered by Miss Amy Jenkins, and Mr. Harry Morris. Miss Jenkins is the possessor of a sweet voice, and her rendition of the "Holy City" was much enjoyed by all. The singing of the children was bright and effective, and testified in an unmi-takeable manner to the careful training given them by Mr. Fred. Evans, the "capable conductor of the choir, whom we must congratulate upon the success of bis labours. The Wesleyan choir at Mumbles has been for some time well known locally for its excellent singing, and we need only say that on Sunday they kept up their reputation admirably. Mrs. J. C. Evans and Mr. Shergold presided at the organs, and Miss Annie Morgan accompanied on the pianoforte. Lartre collections in aid of the School Fund were taken throughout the day.— The services were continued on Monday evening, when Mr. Roger Beck presided. A brief address was given by Mrs. Chamings (Swansea), who said there never was a time as at present when so much was done for children, physically, mentally, morally and intellectually. Nor was there ever a time when more stress was laid upon the im- portance of sending out missionaries to teach and train up children in foreign parts, as if it was realised that the key to the situation was in the handa of the children. (Hear, hear.) The best church to get hold of. and to retain the young in the future would be tne most progres- sive church.—A capital programme of music was also gone through. Choruses were given by the scholars and solos and duetts by the Misses Ida and Minnie Jones (Swansea), whilst solos were also rendered by Mr. W. G. Foy and Mr. McGiven, Swansea. Mr. Sam Stephens (Murtuij) is an excellent elo- cutionist, and his two recitations were much ap- preciated. The Misses Ida and Minnie Jones and Mr. McGiven were heard to much advantage in a trio entitled "0 Memory," and Mrs. J. C. Evans gave some admirable organ solos.—The Chairman, in a few remarks, complimented Mr. Fred Evans upon the high standard of the singing both of the choir and the childien, and expressed the pleasure it had afforded him.—A most enjoyabte" musical evening" was brought to a close by the pronouncement of the Benedic- tion by the Rev. S. H. Phillips (pastor of tha church). FIRE AT AN INN.-—Early on Sunday morning Mis. Williams, the proprietress of the Park Inn, Park-street, Mumbles, found a fire to have broken out in the smoke room at be rear of the bar. The alaim having been given, the fire was soon extinguished, though not until considerable damage had been done to the furniture. The canse of tbe fire is unknown. Th" loss is be- lieved to be covered bv in8nrance.

DEATH OF MR. P. DRUMMOND, LANGPORT. —We regret to record the death of Mr. Peter Drummond, Langport, Somerset, father of Mr. A. K. Drummond, of Messrs. Parsons, Oxford- street, Swansea, and one of the hon. secretaries of the Horticultural Association. The deceased was 66 years of age, and was one of the be t known horticulturalists in the wett of England. For many years he was manager of Messrs. Kelway and Sons, Langport.

--+-- LOUGHOR. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. INTERESTING SPEECHES. On Tuesday last the annual mesting of the Loughor Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Loughor National Schoolroom. The Rev. D. T. Jones, Rector of Loughor, presided. The deputation from the Parent Society was the Kev. J. Cynddylan Jones, D.D., of Cardiff. Mrs. Hushes presided. at the harmonium. Dr. T. M. JJones, Kilsby House, who acts as secretary and treasurer of the branch, read the animal report which stated that the receipts from all sources were £16 8s. 2d., but the funds already come to hand were £16 Is. 2d., only 7s. le<s than the whole receipts of last year. The offertory at the close of the meeting—it may be stated here—brought the total receipts this year up to JE19 4s. lljd.—a very satisfactory increase on last year. The Chairman thbn said that the object of the meeting was to hear Dr. J. Cynddylan JInes give a summary of the work of the British and Foreign Bible Society during the past year. It was the duty of all Christians to support the Society by their prayers and by their contribu- tions. If we felt thankful to God for Hi. word we ought to show our thankfulness in a practical way. More than one half the population of the world is still without the Bible, and in our own country he feared that too much attention was given to the half-penny papers and too little to the Bible, and even those who professed to love the Bibie did not contribute as they ougiit towards its diffusion throughout the world. Many were ready to join in singing Aed Efengyl ar adenydd Dwyfol wynt (may the Gospel fly on wings of Heavenly wind) and so it would have to fly as far as they were concerned, as they would give nothing towards helping it on. The Rev. R. Jackett of Gowerton said that he feared there was very much less study of the Bible especially among young people, than in former days, and that young men knew much more about cricket and football matches than about the Bible. Without in any way coniemii- ing athletics he thought that their knowledge of the Bible was not what it ought to be. Perhaps the fault lay with ministers and Sunday School teachers in not striving to make their teaching more interesting. :And perhaps the reason of that was, that many who held such positions had not thoroughly felt themselves the sanctifying influence of the Bible. The Rev. Mr. Watkins. Loughor, said in Welsh that he felt too weak bodily to make much of a speech, but he thought it his duty to say a good word for the old book. One of the mottoes of the ancient Welsh was Gair Dun yn uwchaf (the word of God supreme) and so it ought to be as the foundation of our faith and as the moral law of onr life. The Apostle Paul proclaimed peace to all who walked after this rule. Whilst welought and did pay respect to learned and conscientious human teachers the word of God ought always to hold the supreme positiou. Mr. John Davies, the Labyrnum, Gorseinon, hoped to see all joining in assisting this excellent Society ip its work of translating, printing and disseminating God's word, and he would be glad to see more diligence given in these days, especially by the youdg to storing the words of the Bible in their memory. He once knew an old woman, who, when nearly 80 years old, learned to read the Bible. The poor old body had once been rich, but had become poor, and her greatest comfort in her poverty was the Bible which she had learned to read at such an advanced age. The Rev. T. P. Lewis, Penllergaer, made a few remarks in English and Welsh. The Rev. W. Headley. M.A., Gorseinon, said that he and the deputation were natives of the same parish in Cardiganshire. The British and Foreign Bible Society claimed the support of all Christians as being the hand mail of all mission- ary societies—printing their translations of the Bible, and supplying them with copies for distri- bution among the heathen nations of the earth. There was a bastard Christianity taught by some —a Christianity which was contradicted by the Bible, and how were the heathen to know which was the right, but by doing as the Bereans did by searching the scriptures daily to see if these things are so. The star led the Magi to Jerusalem but Christ was not at Jerusalem. He was some miles away at Bethlehem. They inquired of the King and the grent people where Christ should be born, but it was not till they had consulted the old Book that they fonnd from the prophecy of Micah that Christ was to be born in Bethlehem. The Deputation—Dr. J. Cynddylan Jones— then explained the nature and constitution of the British and Foreign Bible Society. A vote of thanks to the Deputation was unani- mously given. Votes of thanks 'concluded a very successful meeting. Dr. and Mrs. Jones, Kilsby House, were included in the votes of thanks, as they have been the" back-bone of the Society at Loughor for many years.

PONTARDAWE. THE NIGHTINGALE.—Since last Friday evening crowds have flocked every night to hear the nightingale at Ynispenllwch near the entrance to Ynispenllwch House on the Glais-road. Next Wednesday the marriage of the Rev. J. R. Morgan, Curate of Llanguicke and Miss Maggie Evans, youngest daughter of Mr. John Evans, Gravel Bank, will take place at St. Peter's Church. The Pontardawe Quoit Club met the Llanelly Club at the Dynevor Field on Saturday and not- withstanding the counter attraction of sports, a large number took a keen interest in the game which resulted in a decided win for Llanelly by 159 points to 95. This was the secoud time for them to beat Pontardawe this season. THE ALLTWEN CHURCH SCANDAL.—Coutrary to general expectations that the last had been heard of this matter in the Police Court, on Friday last the Rector applied before the local magistrates for a summons against the Rev. J. Rees, curate-in-charge, and P.C. Jenkins for forcibly ejecting him from the church and thus preventing him performing divine service. The application was granted and the case will be heard next Friday. CILYBEBILL SCHOOL .BOARD.—^The result of the annual examination of pupil teachers just received is as follows :—George Williams, second year, failure; Thomas Thomas, first year, passed Thomas Williums, first year, passed Mabel Morean, third year, passed Gwen Evans, second year, passed; Jennetta Davies, first year, passed Harriet Lewis, first year, passed Margaret Hopkins, third year, failure; Mary Mathias, second year, passed Jane Bowen, first year, passed and Mary Morris, candidate, failure, ATHLETIC SPORTS. Last Saturday afternoon an athletic meeting in connection with the local cycling club was held on the field near the works, and the property of Messrs. Gilbert-on and Co. The attendance was very sparse, and the committee will not benefit to a great extent, if at all. The following is a list of events and the winners of the finals =— 100 yards Flat Handicap for Boys under 15:— 1, A. (Jlatworthy 2, T. Evans 3, J. Jenkins. The result of this race caused a great deal of comment, as T. Evans, who was only awarded second prize, really won by more than a yard. Some explanation of this ought to be given by the secretary. One Mile Bicycle (Club):—1, J. Davies; 2, J. Thomas 3, D. Thomas. 100 Yards Handicap:—1, S. Gay 2, J. Miehell 3, J. Davies. Half-Mile Bicycle Handicap :—1, J. Davies 2, Dan Thomas 3, D. Phillips. One Mile Bicycle Handicap 1, S. Jenkins; 2, J. Williams 3, E. Nichclis. 440 Yards Handicap:—1, A. Griffiths 2, J. Davies 3, LI. Lewis. One Mile Open Novice Handicap:—1, R. B. Evans 2, G. Davies 3, J. Thomas. In this race five or six riders were upset at an awkward corner, and one rider was very seriously shaken, necessitating the services of a doctor. 1,000 yards :-1, S, Thomas, 2, T. Griffiths, 3, W. Georgre. The Graigtrebanos Silver Band performed ta good selection of music which greatly enhanced the afternoon.

SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. JOHN F. HARVEY & SONS. Leasehold Properties, at Swansea July 5 Mr. A. B. DAVIES. Groceries, &o.,at Swansea June 21-2 Messrs. CHINNOCX, GALSWORTHY & CHINNOCK. Freehold Property, at Swansea June 28 Mr. THOMAS EVANS. Freehold Farm, at Newcastle-Emlyn June 30

SOUTH WALES STOCK AND SHARE MARKET. SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. THACKERAY AND CO., ] STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. CARDIFF. June 15, 1899. RAILWAYS. Paid Prices Stock Barry Undivided 100 266 270 „ Do. 4 p.c. Preferred Ord. 100 120 122 „ Do. Deferred Ordinary.. 100 160 152 „ Cardiff 4 p.c. Prefd. Ordy. 100 113 115 10 Vort Talbot Rly. & Docks 10 9 9j 10 Rhoudda and Swansea Bay 10 41 & Stock Rhymney Undivided 180 278 283 „ Do Preferred 100 1*0 122 „ no Deferred 100 166 168 „ Taff Vale Divided Stock 100 84 84t PREFERENTIAL. Stock AIM. Dock It Rly. 1} A Prf. 100 117 121 Do 4t B Pret. 180 105 108 „ Barry Ky. i p.c. 1st Pref. 1811 164 166 Do. Consotd. 4 p.c. 100 132 134 t. Brecon 4 Mer. 1st Pref. 1861 100 85 90 Do. 2nd Pref. 1862 100 50 55 tt Cambrian, No. 1,4 p.c. 100 66 70 „ Do. No. 2,4 p.c. 100 28 30 10 Port Talbot 4 p.c. 10 10| 10| 10 itiion. & Bwau. Bay 5 p.c. 10 luj 11* Stock i&bymiiey 4 p.c. Oousold. 100 134 136 „ Tall Vale 4 p.o. Consold 100 133 135 RAILWAY AND OTHER DEBENTURES. Stock Alex. Dock & By. 4 p.c. 100 122 125 „ Barry Railway 3 p.c. 100 10* 106 t. Brecon & Mertnyr A 4 p.c. 100 120 125 „ Do B 4 p.c. 100 185 107 „ Cardiff Railways 3 p.c. 100 100 102 „ Cambrian A 4 p.c 100 133J 133$ Do B 4 p.c 100 133 125 Do 0 4 p.c. 100 110 115 It Do D 4 p.c. non cum 100 99 101 „ Great Western 4 p.c. do lOt 145 147 t, Midland 26 per cent. 100 94 94 Mid-Wales A 4* per cent. 100 la2 136 „ Neath and Brecou 1st 100 122 124 „ A1 100 U» 112 A 2 100 60 63 Rhon. & Swan. Bay 4 p.c. 100 123 1x6 Rtiymney 4 per cent. 100 139 141 „ Tall Vale 3 per cent. 100 105 107 BANKS. 10 London and«Provincial A 22 22t 60 Metrop. (of Eng. & Wales) I 141 15t GAS. Stock Swansea Consold. 5 p.c. 100 123 126 Do. 5 p.c. New Stock 100 123 12ti COAL AND IKON. 10 Albion Steam Colliery 10 10i 111 10 Cambrian Col'ry 6 p.c. Prtf. 10 1Ui 11* 100 „ 4| p.c. Deb. 100 103 105 10 D. Davis aud Boas,Ltd. 10 8} 10 Do. 6 p.c. Cum. (red) Prtf. 10 11 llj 100 Do. 5 p.c. B Dtobs. (11106). 100 1u3 106 23 Ebbw Vale Stl., iron & Coal to 71 8 6 Great Western Ordiuary B 6 6k 6t 6 Do Pl'efer'ce A & b'- 10* 10 Insoles 6p.c. tref.10 91 10 100 Do 6 p.o. Debt. 100 100 W:4 5 International Coal 6 4i 4t 10 Newport Abercaru 10 8. 8J xd 10 Do furticlmtiim iW. 10 lOiXd 5 North's Navigation Col'ry. 5 4j 4| 6 Do 10 p.c. Cum. Pref. 6 8 at 10 Peurikyber Colliery 10 51 51 10 Do 5 to 7i p.c. Pref. 10 8$9 100 Powell Duffryu 6 p.c. Deb. 100 104 106 5 Rliyinney Iron 5 38s Od 39s Od 5 Do New £ J 10s. Cred. 2i 20s Od 21s Od 100 Do 5 p.c. Mort. Debs, 1uo 103 10& 11 Boutb Wales Colliery A 17 lOt lOt 3 Do 10 per cent. B Pref. 3 4j 4t 11 Tredegar irou and Coal A 71 3 7-16 3 9-16 Stock Do B 100 44 48 MISCELLANEOUS. 10 Barry Graving Dock 10 20i 20j 1 Ben Evaus and Co. Ord'ry 1 19s Od 201 On 10 Bristol & 8. Wales Wgu. 3 H 61 10 Bote Drv Dock 10 16i 111f xd 10 Cardiff Channel Dry Docks Ordy. 10 9 91 5 Cardiff, Newport & Swan- sea Empires Ordy. 5 8g 8t 10 Hancock Preferred Ord. 10 13 1st 10 Do. Deferred Ord. 10 14i 16. 10 Do. 6 per cent. 10 14t 15i xd Stock Do. 4 p.c Deb. Stock 100 109 112 xd 10 Mordey Carney, Limited. 9 134 14 xd 100 Do it per cent. Deb. (red. 1909, at 106) 100 101 105 50 Mouutstuart Dry Dk A&B 40 82 84 10 Provincial Tramways 10 61 7txd 2 10 Do 6 per cent. Preference 10 12$13 10 Spillers & Bakers Ordinary 9 lit 13 10 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 13, 14i Stock Swansea Harb. 4 p.c. Stock 100 112 114 10 Weaver & Co. Ordinary 10 Hi 12 19 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 lOt lli 100 Western Mail 4* Deb. 1920 100 104 106 10 do. 5 p.c. I f. 10 9A 10 «Pref. when printed in itcutcs9 indicates mat ine shares are preferential as to capital as well as dividend. Bank Rate reduced from 3} to 3 p.c., Feb. 2, 1899. THERB ARE SELLERS Of 100 Ben Evans Ord. Sbares at 20s. 100 Rhymney Iron Old Shares. £ 100 Taff Vale Stock at 84t. 15 Western Mail 6 p.c. Pref. Shares. 5 Albion Coal Shares at lli. 20 and 5 Cardiff Ice Shares. 10 Rhondda and Swansea Bay Pref. Shares. 20 London and Provincial Bank Shares at ;¿2!. 20 Spillers and Bakers Ord. Shares at 12j. 50 Jones Dickinson Ord. at 19s 6d xd. 15uO Alexandra Dock A Pref. Stock. 10 Buckley Brewery Pre-Pref. Shares at 10 13-16. 10 Cambrian Colliery Pref. at 11. 24 Norths Colliery Ord. at 4G. 6 Barry Graving Dock Pref. I. £ 500 Barry 1st 5 p.c. Pref. Stock. 52 Penrikyber Colliery Ord. Shares. 10 Bristol United Brewery Ord. at 364. JBoW Alexandra B 4$p.c. Stock. THERE ARB BUYERS OF £200 Barry Deferred Stock at 151. iS200 Tail Vale Stock. 100 Rhymney Iron New at 20s 3d. 100 Kbymney Iron Old Shares. 30 D. Davis and Sons Ord. Shares. 26 Newport Abercarn Pref. dhares. 60 Bland and Co. Shares. 20 filaina and Brynmawr Gaa Shares. 20 International ':oal Shares. 10 Metropolitan Banks at 15. 20 Great Western Cotliery A at 10. JE25u Swansea Harbour 4 p.c. Stock. 8 Spillers and Bakers Ord. Shares. 100 Blaenavon Pret. Shares at 20s 3d. 20 Hifrti-street (Cardiff) Arcade JKIO Shares. £ 200 D. Davis and Sons B Debs. 20 London and Provincial Banks at 22. jMOO Powell Duffryn Debs. 15 Barry Graving Dock Pref. Shares. 10 and 30 Port Talbot Pref. Shares. 50 Ben Evans Pref. Shares at 23s 3d.

A.. Johnson, STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, 10394] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Tdegrams-ORNATE, Swansea. National Telephone 21 Agent for the Castle Line" to South Africa. DAVIES AND BARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams, "Discretion" Televhone No. 113. BUYEKS.— £ 30o Ben Evans Deb. at 112 25 Weaver and Co. Old Prefs. 100 Ben Evans Prefs. at 23s tSd; 30 Poit Talbot Railway Pref. 20 Port Talbot Railway Ord. 15 Metropolitan Banks at 15 20 Buckley Pre- Prefs. at 10J; 200 Wassaus at 1 13-16. SELLERS.—20Capital and Counties Banks; 20 Rhondda and Swansea Bay Old Pref. 30 Rhondda and Swansea Bay New Pref. 50v Ben Evans Ord. at Ins 10Jd. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. — Excursions will be run on June 22nd and 23rd, by the Great Western Railway, to various places of interest. !.—See Advt. DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE AUCKLAND.-We regret to announce the death of Mrs. George Auckland, mother of Mr. Wm. Auckland, boot manufacturer, High-street. Mrs. Auckland,who was 75 years old, passed away on Thursday morning. She was widely known locally. WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE, &C.—SCENB AT THE SWANSEA GUARDIANS.—There were several scenes as yesterday's meeting of the Guardians over the dispute between Dr. Morgan and Dr. Gabe, Morriston. The discussion was acrimonious, amusing and absurd alternately, and it ended in as you were," At next week's meeting of the Guardians the matter will prob- ably be discussed at some length.

SWANSEA. SKETCHING CT'?J 1 AND ART SOCIETY ART 1 The following is the result of the prize J af this institution yesterday (Thursday) er?" 3 ing1st prize, Mr. John Thomas, Fisber-3trvvr I 2nd prize, Mr. J. H. Rosw, Sketty; 3rd P* J Mr. W. Davies, Morriston Board Sohool; J prize, Mr. Julius Smith, St. George-street; ? 1 prize, Mi^s An ie Lewis, Brynmor-road; | prize, Col. Morgan, Brynbriallu; 7th prizO) *rr I E. Jones, Swansea. i

PRESENTATION TO A SWANSEA POLICEMAN. At the Cwmbwrla Friendly Societies night an interesting prespntation was ni*"a P.C. Northcote, who has just been removed that neighbourhood to the town. In theab8en<« caused by the death of his mother, of Dr. Davies, the chairman of the committee presentation, the Rev. David Jones presided, presentation, the Rev. David Jones presided, he was supported by the Kev. Alban Messrs. Thomas Jones, David Davies, go Evaus, Benjamin Thomas and others. There a large attendance. The Chairman expressed sympathy withJ*l' Davies and his family, and, referring to r*V Northcote, said fae had made friends ^*3 compromising his duties. He was sure he WJ done his duty conscientiously. HA had 800 complaint against the county polioe that were rough and impolite in the execution of ^ty. That complaint could not be made | P.C. Northcote, nor, indeed, against force of Swansea—although he had always tr»*j to keep out of their way. (Laughter applause.) Mr. David Davies, the head-master of C' bwrla Board Schools, who acted as secretary the committee, gave a statement of tne prCg*S of the movement, which had been success* beyond their expectations. More than 270 p««B bad contributed, and out of thp money ooll it was decided to present Mr. Northcote with silver chain and a purse of money amounting' nearly JE12. Mr. Benjamin Thomas then presented Northcote with the silver albert and a bearing the following inscription —" Present* to J. G. Northcote, P.C. 80, by the inhabitant*^ Cwmbwrla and Manselton, on the termination J his period Gf service iu the neigbbourhood-l June, 1899." + a ^omas, ^?Pes'. speaking in Welsh, J*t sented the constable with the purse of gold, whi^ £ nvK°ute receiv6d amid applause. P.C. Northcote appropriately returned than*; A vote of thanks to the committee, oS collectors and artistes was proposed by the BfJ Alban Davies and heartily accorded. Mr. Evans (the vice-chairman of thecommittee) havi* replied, a similar compliment to the ob-ir. brought the interesting proceedings to a close.^ A musical programme was contributed to Miss1 Magpie Jenkins (a promising young sin and her sister ('in equally promismar pianist), E. S. Evans, and Mr. Oliver Harris, Mr." Clement accompanying.

SWANSEA BANKRUPTCY i COURT. j THURSDAY. K [Before the Registrar, Mr. S. Home.] JB The monthly sitting of the Swansea B«M ruptcy Court was held on Thursday mo before Mr. S. Home, registrar. In re Sidney G. Mules, the examination closed. *■) RB JOHN JACOB JENKINS.—Debtor cantf on his first public examination. The state of affairs set forth that he was a tailor carr on business at Cross House, Morriston, ha continued his father's business, which he t<BN over 25 years ago with a cash capital of The total liabilities amounted to £ 324 Is od., whioh £ 255 lis. 6d. were expected to rank, assets £ 351 17s. 7d., leaving a surplus accord^^| to debtor's estimate of £ 96 6s. Id. Bad t through strikes and stoppages in local tinp^^| works; bad debts and law costs," were tbe alleged for the failure.—The examination adjourned. S The Court then rose. ]jfl

LLANDRINDOD. On Sunday last, the 11th inst., the E Com- pany of the First Volunteer Battalion, the South Wales Borderers, attended the morning service at Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, in charge of the commanding officer, Lieut. A. L. Careless. The Rector, Rev. R. W. F. Davies, preached a very eloquent sermon, and one most appropriate for the occasion.

IMPORTANT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. MESSRS. THOMAS AND EVANS' CONCERN TO BE FLOATED. We understand that Mr. David Evans, J.P., Llangennpch Park. has purchased a valuable plot of ground near the docks in Swansea and that he is also in negociation with the Swansea Corporation for the purchase of Foresters Yard. In addition to these important purchases it was rumoured in town on Monday that the firm of Messrs. Thomas and Evans was about to be amalgamated with that of Mr. John Dyer, merchant, Swansea. On Tuesday, we were informed on the very best authority that the firms mentioned were in treaty, and the matter was in the hands of Mr. D. Randell, M.P. The amalgamation of two businesses such as the above is practically settled, and in a few days the concern will be floated as a limited company, the prospectus of which will shortly be issued. It is gratifying to the public of Llanelly to know that the head office will be situate at Hanelly. Both Mr. David Evans and Mr. Dyer are men of splendid business capacity, and no doubt the amalgamation will be followed by the happiest results. There is likely to be a. rush for the shares.—Llanelli/ Guardian.

MARINE EXCURSIONS.—The particulars of daily marine excursions, by the well-appointed steamship Brighton," for next week wH be found in our advertising columns.

LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. FRIDAY, June 16. The Christian's Cross," at Grand Theatre, and on Saturday evening. Excursion to Ireland, per G.W.R., and every Thursday and Friday until further notice. i Exhibition of Pictures, in connection with the Swansea Art Society, at the Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea; to continue until < June 19th. MONDAY, June 19. Mr. Edmund Tearle and Company at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. Marine trips, per steamship "Brighton," and during the week. Excursion to Douglas (Isle of Man), per G.W.R., and every Monday until further notice. MONDAY & TUESDAY, June 19 & 20. Barnum and Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth," at Victoria Park. THURSDAY, June 22. Half-day Excursion to Cardiff and Bristol, per G.W.R. FRIDAY, JUNE 23. Excursion to the North of England, &c., G.W.R. SATURDAY, June 24. Swansea Scientific Society Excursion to Weobly and Stem bridge. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, July 26 27. Glamorganshire General Agricultural Society's Show, at Porth. ————————— r

THE LONDON CITY AND Midlahb BANK. LimITX^^B The monthly balance sheet issued by the London and Midland Bank, Lmited, shows that on tbe June tbe current, deposit, and other accounts £ 32,566.769; acceptances on acc unt of £ 1,666,880; the cash in band and at U>« BaoK^H £ 3.888.29*. mooey at call and ehort £ 5,344,02*; investments, £ 52 8.6 7; tbe bills of £ ■ change, £ 3,f05,089; advance* on current acCO"B loans on security, and other accounts, £ l7,643,951> Jp THE GROCERS' ASSOCIATION.—The meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Gale presiding. There were several c*ndid*Jm for the preaidenoy, but the fiual a election deferred. Mr. W. Thomas was re-elected treasurer. Mr. lies refused re-election as secretary, and a selection was deferred. It decided, on the suirg^tion of the Mer Association, to send a deputation to wait on Great Western Railway Company with a vietf, seeing if butter, which is now delivered. very soft condition, cannot be carried fwi refrigerating car. 9r CORPORATION COMMITTEES.—At a mee the Streets Committee on Tuesday it was deo^K' to communicate with the Gas Company view of getting the Coed Saeson estate ligh*m and to write to the Rural Authority on the tion of co-operating in supplying water for estate. Cray School Board wrote saying thftt<flfc children of men employed at tbe water were attending the schools. As the FducaJ^H Department had ordered increased accomm^^B tion, the School Board asked if the Corpor*|^H would do this. The Council replied that it no funds for such a purpose.

RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAIL W The following are the traffic returns for the 4p ending June 11. 1899, as com pared with th* ponding week in ls981899. n- loot. No. of Miles open 25 MM Passengers (Local) £ 394 £ 3Sl mf 8-oods 3t Minerals 806 Total for the Week 1 259 „ „ 23 Weeks 29,9/7 S9,# £ MJ Increase this week, £ 125. Increase ZS weeks.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DE BIRTHS. LANSER.On the 13th iust., at the reside her father, R. L. Lidgey, at Harborne, the of W. G. Lanser, ot a son. MABKIAGES. HODSON-SMITH.-On June 13th, at Coo of Huntingdon's Chapel, St. Helen's-road, sea, by the Rev. J. H. Allen, Frederick Hodson, Swansea, to Catherine, eldest aurvi^B daughter of the late Capt. Palknor SmittvSK Mrs. Catherine Smith, 61, Westbury-S Swansea. WILSON-KEMP.-On the 1st June, aiï Mary's, Charlesuombe, Bath, George M.D of Warwick, to Aileen Ruth, *{^B daughter of Edward Chippendall Kemp, Dacca, India. jF PEKKIN8—GRAY.—On the 13th June, at Pe*M Church, Gower, by the Kev. Canon Wi^jjH, Rector of Llangammarch, Travers H&vjB Perkins, of Glantowy, Llandovery, to Mary Gray, of Tonn, Llandovery. HABMAN—HOLLAND.—On the 10th J the Parish Cnurch, Eydon, Nortbdompto the Rev. Alfred Cecil Harman, son of Rev. Edward Harman, Rector of Pi Leicestershire, to Enid LiJias Holland. daughter ot T. W. Holland, J.P., C.C., of Hall, Byficfld, No thampton^hirs. i^B LOWNDES — CLAY. — On the 7th Ja^J^B Hilderstone Parish Churoh, Staffo Cumberland, son of the late Robert Lowo Waverion, Cheshire, to Jessie Reyuo de, yo daughter ot the late Joseph Hood Clay, Nl1Ø Warwickshire. DEATHS. JK JONES.—On tbe evening of the 9th JSj^B her residence, Berkeley Villas, St. »*lBp Crescent, Swansea, Maria, re ict of John Jones. Deeply mourned by her e°rf J, daughters, Mrs. E. H. Bowers and Mr8, A Johns. TISSINGTON.—On June 9tb, at ber y 11, Northampton-place, Swansea. ULaXf widow of the late George Tissington. WELCH.—On the 13th inst., at 9, terrace, Swan-ea, Alfre 1 Weich. aged 71 EINCH.—On t'ie 13th inst., at Eort Iowa, U.S.A., Jane, the beloved wife Charles Fi> ch (and second daughter of Tjf Benjamin Jenkins, of Port Tennaut Hou V' Tennant Copper Works, Swan-ea). lamented by a larg- circle of frie .ds. T LEYSHON.—On June 7th, Edgar JLgtr youngest son of Thomas Leyshon, of jjf, terrace, St. Thomas, Swansea. SIMMONS.—On June 12th, suddenl?^,[ir Anne, the dearly-beloved wife of HenryJh '• St. Ma uaret's, E*ton Grove, Swansea. TURGOOsE.-On June 11th, at Boveril s, St. Helen's Crescent, Swansea, Cathe wife of Capt. Benjamin Turgoose, °* jp* Ethelburga." as-^ LEWIS.—On June 10th, at 4, Prince" ..JI l Swansea, John Lewis, aged 66 years. A.ir BENNETT.—On June 13th, at Jk Mumbles, Clifton Bennett, aged 27 5 f LLOYD.—On June 7th, at 14, JftLr j Brixton, Catherine Maud, eldest J(l* Alfred Henry and Catherine Maria l"0" .Jy Landure), aged 18 years. Printed and Published by VOROAtf "The Cambrian" Newspaper Coop*0? | the office No. S8, Wind-stre«t, jj,( r Cvuaty of Glamorgan.—FRIDAY, Jan* 1 m