The Cambrian

SWANSEA SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.-On Satur- day afternoon las-t, a botanical excursion, under the guidance of the Rev. R. Jaokett, Gowertolt, was made to Singleton (by kind permission of Lord Swansea) and Mumbles. The party in- cluded Mr. W. Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Sucht-land. Mr. F. Rocke, the Mioses Rocke and Master Rocke, Mr. C. H. Glascodine, Mr. J. Brown &c.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5.] WEDNESDAY. Another day of glorious weather opened upon the Eisteddfod on Wednesday morning. Proceedings I commenced close upon time, when Principal Edwards was in charge of the proceedings as conductor, and iNIr. J. M. Maclean, M.P., was in attendance as president. The bon. member was supported by the Hon. Mrs. Bulkeley-Owen (Lord Keynon's mother) and the Hon. G-eorge 1'. Keynon (deputy chairman ef the University of Wales), Dr. Treharne, Mr. S. A. Brain, and others. The organ solo was played by Mr. W. A. Richards, and Mr. David Hughes sang as the Eisteddfod song 11 Hen Wlad y Meuyg Gwynion." Mr. J. M. Maclean, M.P., who was cordially received, delivered an excellent address. THE ADJUDICATIONS. The adjudications in a few of the .classes were then announced by Principal Edwards, as follow :— Dressmaking. -Original costume In Welsh flannel: Mr. H. Griffiths, Swansea. Dressed doll in Welsh costume: iDivided between "Uno drigolion Abergwaun" and "Jenny Jones, of Llangollen." Lady's plain tailor-made costume in silk—1st, Mr. H. R. Carruthers, Cardiff; equal second, Mrs. G. Thomas, Newport, and Miss Hester Robinson, of India, now in Cardiff. -Needlework -Gentleman's dressing gown in Welsh flannel; withheld. Lady's embroidered dressing jacket-Divided between Miss flier Evans, Cardiff, and Mrs. W. Williams, Portmadoc. Child's fancy pinafore—Miss C. E. David, St. Clears. flannelette night-dress (confined to girls in Welsli elementary schools): Withheld. Art needlework and embroidery—Sofa cushion Miss C. Johnson-Jones, Holywell. Portiere-Mrs. V. Evans, Chirk. Table centre-1st. Miss E. V. Williams, Bangor; highly commended Mrs. D. Price, Brecon. Atternoon teacloth-Miss M. J. Rutherford, Llanelly. Table cover-Miss Beatrice Breeze. Portmadoc. Hand-knitted gentleman's socks: Mrs, Ruth Lewis. Knitted gloves in silk-Miss H. M. Davies, Cardiff, and Mrs. Harry, Llanelly, equal. bhawl in Shetland wool—Miss Alice Lee and Mrs, Shepherd (divided) Cuild's huod-Mrs. Catherine Thomas, Port Talbot. Sample of Welsh homespun yamo-Mr. Thomas Wil- liam,. Trefriw, aud Mr. Morgan James, Bargoed (di- vided). Lady's velvet hat-Miss M. Sherrah, Port Talbot. Child's dutch bonnet-Miss M. Edwards, Oldham. Competitions for studeuts attending technical and art schools and classes iu Wales. Desi-n for decorative panel: E. M. Harris, Cardiff. Shaded drawing of ornament F, F. Bush, Cardiff. Water colour drawing of growing plants Miss S, A. Fuge, Wrexham, Oil colour drawing of growing plants Withheld. Welsh landscape In water colours F. F. iiush. Welsn landscape in oil colours: Withheld. Pencil drawings of three heads Ernest Lloyd, Llandilo. Pencil drawings from nature of flowers: F. 1'. Bush. Shaded drawings from the antique Withheld. Shaded drawings from life Miss J. At. Gotterel. (Sheet of pencil sketches of buildings on landscapes in Wales. Withheld. Mr. Vincent Evans read the report sent in by the adjudicators upon the competitors for "A Bibliography of welsh Music." The prize was awarded to Air. T. Hamar Jones, of London. For the best English recita- tion, "The Battle of Ivry," the priza went to Mr. George Thomas Price, Abercarn. Other art adjudications were Piscatorial poster, musical programme, and design for certificate: Miss Hartley. Bangor. Design for memorial window R. E. J. Bush, Bristol. Design of wall-paper: .Hiss E. E. Davies. Cardiff, and R. E. J. Bush equal. Design for decoration of the front parlour of a workman's cottage: Miss Hartley. Fainted sign R. E. J. Bush. The hautboy solo, for which the test piece was Verroust's "Giselle" fantasia, found oniy two com- petitors. The prize was awarded to Mr. J. A. Phillips, Aberdare. The test piece in the tenor solo was Dr. Joseph Parry's Ein Llyw Olaf." In awarding the prize to Gwyn- alaw," Mr. Ben Davies said that that singer was the only one who had given the real dramatic intrepretation to the solo. The adjudications in the descriptive poem on "The Collier" and the monody" Paul yn Rhu:ain" were aFi nounced by Dyfed." The winner in the first-named was Mr. W. A. Roberts, Liverpool, and in the second Mr. Arthron Thomas, Blaenau Festiniog. For the pedal harp solo there were two competitors, and the prize of t3 and a gold medal was awarded to lr. J. Williams, Abergavenny, a clever young harpist, who has already won nine first p, izes. Three orchestras had entered for the orchestral band competition, but only two competed. The test piece was the slow movement and the allegro from the last movement of Schumann's No. 1 Symphony, with a serenade by Elgar as a sight-reading test. Mr. E. T. Roberts's Orchestra played first, and the Newport Orcuestral Society (Mr. E. B. Newman) second. The first prize went to the Cardiff Orchestra, and the second to Newport, but the difference between the two bands was not represented by the difference in the amounts of the prizes. Only one competitor for the violoncello solo appeared. Sterndale Bennett's Sonata in A was the test piece, and the prize was awarded to the little lady who played it, Miss Beatrice E. Joues, daughter of the Rector of Crickhowell. Another string piece followed- Schumann's quartette for pianoforte, violin, viola, and 'cello—and Miss DoIisy White and Party, of Newport, won the prize. The other players of the quartette were Miss W. Ingram, A. Thompson, and Jesse White. The adjudicators upon the essays sent in upon "The Brythons of Strath-Clyde," for the JE50 prize offered by Mr. Humphry Lloyd, decided to withhold the priz. There was only one competitor. CBOWiflNG THE BARD. Crowning the bard naturally attracted a great deal of interest, and a large audience had assembled to witness it. The subject of the crown poem waa II Y Dyddanydll Arall "Tbe Other Comforter,for which the prizes offered were £21 and £10. There were ten competitors, and *'Elfed" read the adjudicators' report, which re- turned Mr, Qwylfa Roberts, Llanelly, as the winner of the premier honours. Mr. Ben Davies sang as the crowning song his favourite, Y Fam a'i Baban." In answer to a voci- ferous encore he gave Mentre Gwen." The winner's full name is the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, Congregational minister, Tabernacle, Llanelly. He has previously won as an Eisteddfod prize a two-year Scholarship at Aberystwyth College. Music was resumed with the t.io, "The Magic Wove S arf," for snpano, tenor and bass, and the judges awaide 1 the prlza to Miss Gerte WeJlake and party. The adjudicators spoke so highly of the other trio-led by Miss Mary Thomas, of Treforest-that Miss L. Henbury, a London lady in the audience, gave an extra prize of 33s. An enthu iastic reception wai accorded to Miss Olara Butt. w o came to sing The Ehchantr ss." which s') charmed the audience that they encored mo-t enthusiastically, and Miss Butt responded with II Kathle-n Motfoumeen." "0, Holy Man of Borrows"-Emlyn Evans-was the test piece for thn contralto solo, and the prize was awarded to Miss Hannah Whitman, a grand-daughter of the late D loan Emlyn. Th9 adjudication in the lite-ary competition, an hi torical essay on Heroism in the S. uth Wales Coal- field," was delivere i by Mr. W. Thomas, M.E. Brynawel, who was acc mpanied on the platform by hisco-adjudieatcr, "Mabou." The prize was won by Mr. Henry Davie', Pontyp-idd, who had, said Mr. Thomas, written by far the best essay. For the bass solo, She alo e charmeth my sadness" —Uounod—Sir Frederick B idge, in announiing the awaid, said that in the preliminary tests thire was not a bad singer amongst the 2s candidates. The prize was taken by Mr. G. T. Llewelyn, Port Talbct. In a set of three priZjS for musical competitions only one of the prizes was warded. Ttiat was for a commemorative anthem ti 11 Cdradoz," atid ttie wo k of E. Thomas, of Tstradgynlais, wai suce ssf-il Tne ten guineas prize for o chestral suite was withheld, because, said Sir F. Bridge, of the two pieces sent in one was unfinished and tne otuer was rubbish. There was only one candidate for ths m irch for military bands, the prize for which WAS withheld. The last contest on the programme was the female choirs of from 30 to40 voices. The test pieces were (a) O praise the Lord (Mendelssohn), and (h) Gweni h Gwyn," by Emi n Evais. The competing choirs were from Treheruert, Mountain Ash, Rhymnev. Swansea, and Nantlle Yale. The ftr-l prize was awarded to the Swansea choir (Miss M. A. Jones, couductrells), of which the adjudicator spoke in high erms iu nearly every respect, and the second to NantUe. An ii>teesting p'anoforte solo competition followed. The test piece was Brahm's inter-mezzo, No. 3 Op, 117. Four out of the 25 candidates were selected. Dr. The test piece was Brahm's inter-mezzo, No. 3 Op, 117. Four out of the 25 candidates were selected. Dr. Roland R <gers, in giving the award, said that 27 years ago, the first time he adjudicated at an eisteddfod, there were seventeen competitors for the pianoforte solo, and the test piece was "March of the Men of Harlech, with variations." At this gathering there were 190 competitors in the pianoforte classes, anli aU the test pieces ware admirable. The competitions so far bad been good. In this class the adjudicators awarded the prize to Mis3 Maria Williams, of Maesteg. The prize was a gold medal, given by Messrs. Erard, and £ 3.

THURSDAY. The Gorsedd with which the third day of the festival was opened confined its operations this morning to the conferring of degrees on aspirants for bardic fame. A number of Bretons, Scotsmen and Irishmen being also admitted into the sacred circle. It was half-past ten before the proceedings commenced in the pavilion, Mr. D. T. Phillips, the American Consul, leading off with a bardic address. The Eisteddfod song was rendered by Mr. Richard Thomas. The Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman Sir Thomas Morel) presided over the morning proceedings, and in his address referred to the Welsh Industries Association as deserving of support for the good work it did in encouraging neglected industries. In the photography classes, Mr. H. A. Chapman. Swansea, figured prominently as a winner, his successful productions including a set of lantern slides illustrating colliery work or any other Welsh industry. The minor competitions of the morning included a vocal quartette, clarionet and contralto solos. The latter was won by Miss Maggie Watkins, Neath, out of 35 competitors, Sir F. bridge, one 01 the adjudicators, remarking that during the preliminary teats he had got sick of II O. lovely Spring." It was anueunce I that Dr. Rutherford Harris bad sent £10 to the winners of the -econd prize in the Or- chestral Band Competition yesterday. About middav the Juvenile Oh,,Ir ..mpetiti,i look place. twelve out of the 21 choirs that had entered putting in an appear- ance. The Pavilion which was less than halt full all the morning, now commenced t) fill up, and the hun- dreds of young children, dressed in spotless whi'e and their countenances beaming with youthful excitement and enthusiasm, made up a very animated scene. The test pieces were Sweet and L'1w" (Ba'nby) and Awn jn Mlaen" (Redv og Price) The Choirs that sang were Matste-r. Llwvnypia, f'relK>eth, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Bethania (Mountain Ash), Cardiff, Ytoysbir, RlJondllll, A erys wy it, Pembroke and Bvddin Gobaith IJewi Saiit. As th c nipelition proceeded the audience iicrtased ooosi erably, until the attendance exceeded that of Tuesday. The first prize was awarded to Llw nypia Sf-hools hoir, rind the second to Traboth, Swansea. A special prize w 8 also gi en to Aheryatwyt. Dr. lsa.-bard Owen now succeeded the Mayor as pre- s dent and delivered a brief 81ldress. in which he said that the Cardiff Xlst, ddfod would be memorable by the extraor ina j gail-eriiig of the Celtic nations around the Lup;al.tone. Some moie piize- were withheld in the literary competilions, including those offered for elegies on 1, Knwogion a Gallwyd* and Dean Yanghan." There was a further surprise in store for the audience, which had beet suginented very considerably by the announcement than the chairing of the bard was about to take place. The subject was William Bwart Gladstofie;' which attracted only six competitors. The adjudication was read by Pedrog, who dealt at length with the merits of the respective "awdlau." The absence of the robed bards and drnids on the platform clearly indicated to the old Eisteddfodwr that it was to be a case of Cadair Wag this year. But the announcement that the prize was to be withheld for want of merit, came as a great surprise to the expectant throng. Strange to say the last time the ohair prize was withheld was at the previons N ationai held at Cardiff in 1883, the subject then being The Ship." That the life and genios of the G.O.M. had failed to inspire the Welsh bards to the extent of 800 lines, was a topic of general comment In and around the Pavilion. The conductor, Professor Edwards, expressed the hope that the same subject would be given at the Liverpool Eisteddfod next year, but Hwfa Mon, who appeared for the first time on the platform divested of the Gorsedd regalia, as if in mourning over the event, announced that the chair ode at Liverpool would be Y Bngail" (The shepherd). Viewed from the literary side the Cardiff Festival is certainly a regrettable failure. As a sort of sop to the disappointed audience, the now famous six Highlanders were introduced, and several of their number gave an exhibition of the national dances to the strains of the bagpipes, probably the most unique performance ever witnessed on the platform of the National Eisteddfod. The bards looked depressed and seemed to feel that a new era had dawned in the history of the old festival of their forefathers. At the time of writing the second choral competition is In full swing and the utmost excitement prevails. Colefard and Falke and District (Stoke upon Trent) are among the competing choirs, which also include Cardiff Blue Ribbon and Cardiff Glee Society, Pontypridd, New Tredegar and Dowlais.

NEATH. NOTES AND NEWS. [BY NUNQUAMJ. Mrs Grundy has been a bit shocked at the Neath County School Girls playing cricket, but as yet her protest has had deleterious results. On Saturday, the return match, was played with the Ystalyfera County School Girls, who a few weeks ago were victorious. Neath made up their minds to win, but again the Ystalyfera eleven proved too many for them and won by an innings and one run. Their victory was largely due to excellent fielding, Gwen Griffiths and Millicent beino- conspicuous in this department. The bowlin" of Mary Michael and Olwen Jones for the visitors and of Ida Trick and Millie Ballinger, for Neath, was highly meritorious. Minnie Davies and Mary Michael (Capt.) handled the willow effectively for Ystalyfera. The great heat has affected even the Neath Guardians, and on Tuesday they were too tired to make speeches. The business was over in about fifteen minutes to the manifest delight of all concerned. The Chairman (Councillor J. Hopkin Jones) took the initia- tive in a movement dear to all public men. He reminded the guardians that the time had come when the annual visit of the inspection committee to the Bridgend Asylum should be made. Five names were suggested, the Chair- man, Vice-chairman (Mr. William Howell), and Messrs. Trick, S. B. Davies, and Walter Rice Evans. A couple of the Guardians thought that three members would be quite sufficient. But that did not suit the majority who do not always excercise as mueh care with ratepayers' money and with their own, and in the end it was resolved that the five gentlemen named should form the committee. On Monday evening a pretty little function took place at the rooms of the Neath Y.M.C.A. I refer to the laying of the corner stone of the new gymnasium. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Hibbert, the wife of the president, who was presented with a hand- some silver trowel, bearing a suitable inscription. The lady mentioned after having spoken a few words of encouragement to tbe young men, presented a handsome donation to the gymnasium furnishing fund. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Hibbert. The same was acknowledged by the presi- dent who said the adoption of a gymnasium had long been desired by the members of the association, and he was glad to think that that dasire was about to be gratified. But of the able efforts put forth by lady friends in connection with the recent bazaar the gymnasium scheme aotild not have been launched. He was proud to have the name of his wife and himself with the gymnasium which he hoped and believed would prove of immense advantage to the young men of the association. Tonna, that artisan's village, has produced another sensation, this time of a mild nature, but nevertheless of rather an interesting charac ter. It appears thac the Welsh Calvinistic- Methodist Chapel are indebted to two persons to the extent of X200. For seventeen years no claim has been made for income-tax in respeet of that amount. Recently, however, Mr. W. E. David, of Baglan, the new collector, served a notic3 of 13s. 4d. upon Mr. David Rees, the treasurer. Mr. Rees consulted the pastor (the Rev. D. G. Jones), and the chapel leaders, and they all agreed that Mr. Rees was right and toln him not to pay it. He did not do so. But Mr. David was not going to be done out of the 13s. 4d.. and he put a bailiff by the name of Rees Jon. That individual seized Mr. Rees's trap, which had to be conveyed to Neath for sale. Bat how 1 The bailiff had no horse, so he went to Mr. Reea and sought the loan of his. How's that for the height of impudence ? Naturally Mr. Rees declined, and-declined pretty forcibly too. Anyhow the bailiff got the trap to Neath. It was placed for inspec- tion in the yard of the Angel Inn, and the following notice was placed outside the wall: To be sold by public auction, under distress for Queen's taxes, a dog-cart, on July 19th, 1899." I visited the novel sale on Wednesday, and there was quite a gathering from Tonna there. Mr. Rees John was the auctioneer, and he started operations punctually at 2 30. He emphatically declined to allow the poster to explain why the trap was to be sold. The first bid was threepence, but eventually Mr. Rees re-purchased his own trap for the sum of X2 11s. The money was promptly paid and the auctioneer departed smiling. The chapel authorities contested the demand on a question of principle, and they have the sup- port of the monthly meeting of the Connexion. I have no doubt that the demand was not good in law, but if, as the authorities state, the lenders of theE200 have incomes of X60 and £,24 per annum respectively, the proper course would have been to have applied to the Surveyor of Taxes for exemption. Had that been doue all this unpleasantness would have been avoided. NEATH GAS WORKS. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS. Owing to increased consumption the Neath Gas Works are undergoing considerable extension just now, under the able superintendence of Mr. Browning, the well-known manager. The several alterations will include the latest improvements. This is an important desideratum, and, no doubt, will prove valuable, whilst they will obtain the best economical results. The Gas Committee are to be congratulated on their spirited enter- prise, and when the additions are complete, the Neath Corporation will be the owners of their own gas-works, tramways, water-works and other important properties, thus affording an example to neighbouring corporate bodies which could be very well followed to the public advantage. Herewith is presented the yearly statement of aecounts duly examined and signed by the auditors: The A statement of loan capital shows that out of the .275,000 borrowed X41,997 15,1. 4d. has been repaid, leaving a balance of X33,502 4s. 8d. now due. The B statement of capital account show an expenditure of X7,642 8s. lid., leaving a balance of S,6,803 8s. 2d. REVENUE ACCOUNT.—The gross profit amounts to £2,899 8a., being an increase of X253 8s. 9d. upon the corresponding period last year. In oommon with other gas undertakings in South Wales we have suffered again by the coal strike, but although we had a good stock of coal before the strike I estimate the loss to be about X300. and this amount is augmented by the inferior coal we were obliged to use, and for the first time in many years we had to employ cannel coal to maintain the illuminating power. The other items on this side of the accounts do not call for any special attention. Wages has cost about 9140 more, but the other amounts generally show a reduction, so that the total expenditure is only R523 more than last year. On the other side of this account thsre has been a satisfactory increase in the gas rental of about £ 522, although we had a mild season and as experienced in the corres- ponding period. Residual products show an increase, partly due to better prices, so that the total receipts show an increase of X777 upon the corresp >uding period. PROFIT AND Loss.-Subject to your approval the balance of net profit has been appropriated as follows: After paying jM09 lis. 2d. to the different loans, repayment of principal account receives 91,340, leaving a balance of jE649 to be carried forward—tbe total credit balance of this account is now zE4,882 16s. 7d. I beg to report that all matters concerning the works are at present working satisfactorily.—I am, -to., ROBERT BROWNING, Engineer and Manager.

ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT NOTES AND NEWS. LBy RAMBLER.] Some chagrin is evinced in certain quarters over the non-election of Father Moore as Chairman or vice-Chairman at least of the School Board, but it is somewhat difficult to say why. The old Board was controlled by the Volnntaryists." The recent election decided against them and now the turn of the other side has come and they are taking their winnings. When School Board elections are fought on purely educational lines one may hope to get rid of this party feeling but not till then. As I have pointed out in some earlier notes the result of the contest was unsatisfactory inasmuch as one. good educationalist was rejected, not mind you by the consent of the ratepayers, but simply through a desire on the part of the gentleman concerned to carry with him a majority of his party. Surely now they have been defeated they cannot cavil at being left out in the cold. As I have said the other side" are taking their innings. What.is firera from a party point of view ? Aberavon and Port Talbot are certainly progressing localities, and Mr. Probert, the general manager of the Railway and Docks Company (I believe he is the gentleman chiefly concerned), is to be congratulated on the inauguration of Sunday sea-trips from Port Talbot. To the business man-and Port Talbot should be pretty full of them directly-time is money, and a sea trip un a Sunday is just the thing to wet his appetite for the coming week's labours. Of course, our puritan friends will rail at what they are pleased to term the desecration of the Sabbath, but we will always have them among us, so we can pass them by. The s.s. "Brighton" went for a delightful cruise on F-nday from the port around Lundy Island. It as an ideal trip and undertaken in beautiful weather. A large number of townsmen and others availed themselves of the most enjoyable trip. The Aberavon Provisional Ordqp has passed safely through the House of Lords without amendment. The "Brighton" came into Port Talbot on Sunday evening, three hours before high tide—a record for the port. A large number of the townspeople journeyed to Porthcawl on Sunday to the volunteer encamp- ment. Mr. W. G. Owen, the gas manager of the Aberavon Works, has been recently admitted a member of the Incorporated Society of Gas Engineers. ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Mr. S. H. Byass (in the chair), and Messrs. Edward Davies. J. M. Smith, Herbert Evans and Lewis Lewis. AN ABERGWTNFI ASSAJJLT CAsE.-Geore Hurlow, of Abergwynfi, was summoned by Benjamin Williams, of the same salubrious district, also a collier, for assaulting him at Abergwynfi, on the 15th July.—Mr. Williams told the B-nch a somewhat extraordinary story. He said that in company with a friend named Allen he visited the Gelli Hotel, Abergwynfii, where he met the defendant, who, without any warning words, struck him on the side of the head. Pressed as to whether he could assign any reason for such extraordinary conduct of Hurlow, Williams said he thought it was a bit of spite over some recent police-court proceedings. Hurlow, in cross-examination, sought to elicit from the complainant that he was the aggressor in a dispute which occurred on the 24th June last.: And that on that occasion he challenged him (Hurley) to fight, but this Mr. Williams denied.—Two witnesses were called by the complainant, who bore out his statement that Hurlow struck him on the head without any provo- cation.—The Bench fined Hurlow 30s. including costs, or 21 days hard labour.—Hurlow promptly paid the money and left the court wearing a bombastic air. The usual drink" calendar closed a brief sitting. ABERAVON SCHOOL BOARD. The first meeting of the re-constituted School Board took place on Tuesday morning last. The Mayor (Councillor H. Wood), as the returning officer at the recent election, occupied the chair pro. tem. The first item on the agenda was the appointment of a chairman, and Mr. H. J. Stokes, in rising to propose the election of the Rev. J. Foulkes to the position, said that no fitter man could be found for the post. He bad known the rev. gentleman for the past 20 years as a sound educationalist, and he was eminently fitted for the post of chairman. He had been closely connected with the unsectarian education of the town since his advent to it, and he had much pleasure in proposing his appointment as Chairman of that Board.—Mr. John Davies seconded, and in doing so also eulogised the Rev. Foulkes' services in the cause of education.—Mr. Wm. Williams said that on principle ho had another proposition to make, and that was the election of the Rev. Father Moore to the chair. Father Moore had been elected at the top of the poll, and that on this account he was entitled to the chair.—Mr. Rees Thomas seconded.-Tbe Rev, J. Foulkes was elected by four votes to three; the voting being purely on party lines.—A Finance Committee was then appointed, the whole of the members of the Board comprising it. —Mr. Stokes gave notice of motion to rescind a portion of some former minute having reference to the sealing of an agreement with Mr. J. A. James, architect, for certain commission on the Carrying out of the proposed new infant school. He thought the matter had been somewhat rushed through by the old Board and that it was most irregularly done, as no notice bad been given to the members that the question of sealing the agreement was coming on.

LLANDILO & DISTRICT. The annual festival of the Archdeaconry of Carmarthen was held at St. Teilo's Church. Llan- dilo, under the oonductorship of Mr. Radcliff, of Swansea. Choirs from Abergwilly, Caledfwlch, Felinfoel, Rendy, Kidwelly, Llandilo, Llangadock, Pembrey, Penyates and St. Ann's, Cwmfrwd, attended. Mr. Arthur Hey, of Swansea, presided at the organ. We are pleased to learn that our respected Superintendent, W. Picton Phillipps, is one of the candidates selected to appear before the Surrey Watch Committee for the appointment of Chief Constable. We wish him good luck and should he succeed-we feel certain he will be to Surrey what he has been to Carmarthen in the past-a most zealous officer. We are also glad to learn that Mr. Dd. Morgan, schoolmaster, Llandilo, has succeeded in taking the £5 prize at the Cardiff Estiddfodd in the Botanical Series for the best dried flowers and plants in one county. Mr. Morgan is a teacher of Botany and has some very promising pupils.

PON TARDA WE, [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]. BICTCLE ACCIDBNT.-On Wednesday evening David Thomas, son of Mr. Samuel Thomas, Alltwen, Hill, lost control of his machine on the hill near the station, and dashed into the wall. He cut his head rather badly. He was assisted in a fainting condition to a house and medical assistance sent for. He was shortly afterwards able to proceed to his home. SCHOOL TEACHERS' PICNIC. The Sunday School teachers of St. Peter's Church went for their annual outing to Parkmill. The weather was all that could be desired, and everyone spent a most enjoyable time. SCHOOL BOYS' OUTING.-By the kind invita- tion of Alderman and Mrs. Aeron Thomas, the pupils of Tanyrallt School spent a most enjoyable day at Glynymor, Westcross, on Thursday in last week. The afternoon was spent in games and frolicking in the bay. Then followed tea, with tables well lined with good things such as boys enjoy. About seven o'clock, after more re- freshments the boys started for home, and on leaving gave three hearty cheers for the host and hostess.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. J. WEST.—Crowded out. Will appear in our next issue. THT BARONESS PATTI-CEDERETROM'S CHA- RITY CONCERT.—Tickets for this concert, at the Albert Hall, on August 3rd, are being steadily disposed of. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. John Brader, Wind-street. SWANSEA GREAT Dou SHOW AT MUMBLES.- This show, which promises to be a great success, will be held on the Imperial Esplanade, Mumbles, on Bank Holiday, August 7th. Elaborate arrangements are being made, under the supervision of the zealous secretary, Mr. George Price, of Price's Commercial Hotel, Swansea, of whom schedules may be obtained. WRIGHT'S DIRECTORY OF SWANSEA now in preparation. Paper cover, 2s.; cloth cover, 2s. 6d. Containing streets, trades and private residents' lists. Rates of advertise- ments, Ac., from the Printer and Publisher, A. C. WRIGHT, "SOUTH WALIAN" PRINTING WORKS, ST. HELEN'S-AVENUE, SWANSEA. Orders received by Mr. WAY, Bookseller, Wind-street. L13086

As in former seasons, we are 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 lists regularly?

MUMBLES. The air of Mumbles is absolutely pure and full of ozone and other health-giving properties. The scenery is remarkably picturesque and varied, The accommodation for health and pleasure- seekers is of the best. The health record will compare favourably with that of any watering resort in the kingdom—indeed, the latest medical returns are the best for years. A regular train 1 servioe runs to Mumbles from Swansea during the summer—as follows from twelve o'clockI FROM SWANSEA.-12.10 p.m., 1.5, 2.15, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.0, 6.55, 7.45, 8.45, 10.50. FROM MUMBLES.—12.10 p.m., 1.5, 2.15, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.0, 6.55, 7.45, 8.45, 10.0, 11.30. Pleasure boats run to, and from, the Mumbles Pier. Boating, fishing and cycling may be indulged in. THE LANGLAND BAY HOTEL, LANGLAND. ARRIVALS.-Mr A. P. Steeds, resident; Mr Birchall, resident; Mr Pontifcx, resident; Mr Bowman, Swansea; Mr Maylon, Aberdare; Mr Ouions, West Bromwich; Mr Smitb, Brighton; Mrs and Miss Pox, Falmouth Mr aud Mrs Scott, London Mr Brown, London Colonel Lucas, London Mr Hutcbingson, London Mr Hughes, London; Mr, Mrs and Miss Euddicombe. London; Mr,. Master and Misses (3) Williams, Blaen- avou; Mr Llewellyn, London Rev Mr Spencer, Ilfra- combe Mr Jones, Mardy Park, Abergavenny Mr Kichards, Walsall; Mrs Christie, three boys and nurse. Chipping Ongar, .Essex Mrs Palmer, Eardisley, Bere- fordshire; Mr and Mrs Morgan, London; Miss Jones, Aberystwyth. TEMPERANCE HOTEL, SOUTHEND. W. J. JONES. ARRIVALS.—Rev C. and Mrs Thomas, Neath; Rev and Mrs Thomas, Merthyr. PARK VILLA, CASWELL-ROAD. MRS. TUCKER. ARRIVALS.—Mrs Smith and family, Clevedon. LANGLAND HILL HOUSE. MRS. STOCKWOOD. ARRIVALS.—Mr, Mrs and Miss Hilda Willard, Bir- mingham Mrs Atkins, Birmingham Mr, Mrs and the blisses.Lertill, Swansea Mrs Kingslaud, Swansea. No. 3, SOUTHEND VILLAS, MUMBLES. MRS. J. LANFEAR. ABBIVALS.—Mr and Mrs Jacobs, family, and nurse, Swansea Mr and Mrs Lyons, family, and nurse, Swansea. .DEPARTURES.—Mr and Mrs F. Bradford, Swansea Mr andnlra Barnett, Swansea. CROMER, LANGLAND-ROAD. MRS. HORACE JARVIS. ARRIVALS.-MI-S, Miss and Miss Marjorie McCalium, Cardiff; Mrs Crad Daniel, Newport, Mon. HARBORNE HOUSE, MUMBLES. ABBIVALS.—Mr and Mrs Churles, Haudsworth, near Birmingham; Miss Cooper, Birmingham.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. THE ROCK HOUSE HOTEL. ARBIVAL8.—Mr, Mrs and Misses Russell, Sussex Mr and Mrs Johnston, Keut; Mr P. Johuston, Keut; Mr L. Johnston, Kent; Mr Coaon, London; Mr and Mrs Ross, Southsea Miss Mumby, Southsea; Mr H. C. Kent, Scarborough Rev and Mrs Crramaldi Davies, Welshpool; Mr J. Southall, Ross Mr l'homas Jones, Carmarthen; Mr Alfred C'unloys, Didcot, Berks Mr Machin, Loudon Mr, Mrs and Misses PemberMn, Bridgnorth Mr P. G. Johnston, Lee; Mr W. A. Richards, West Bromwich Mr and Mrs Manning, Ledoury Mr and Mrs Shaw, -Nuneaton; Mr David Davis, Birmingham Mr A. Wavuiug, Dublin; Mr G-eorge Lee, Mumbles Air G., U. Hewitt, West Bromwich Mr and Mrs Herbert Cain, baoy and nurae, Liverpool Mr S. W. Challen, Birmingham Mr F. Jordan, Chester; Mr Wilson, Liverpool; Air Crosswaiie. Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Davies, Cardigan; Mr F. C, Hanison, Lonuon; Mr Figgs, Stockport; Mr and Mrs Davidson, Handsworth adssei Ildrria, Lee, Kent; Mr M. Hart, Ljndou Mr E. Whitelieid, Cardiff; Mrs and Miss Black, uublin; Mrs Roilason, Birmingham Mrs Bird, Peuarth Mr J. Daiies, Liverpool Mr Edwards, Liverpool; Miss E. Hollins, Oldouiy Mr Forsyth, Newport; Mr Francis, Leamington; Mr and Mrs Davies, Birmingham; Mr F. Turner, Leamington; Mr Parry, Birmingham Mr F. Steven, Liverpool Mr J. Davis, Cardigau Mr and Mrs Howell and Master W. tiowell, Llanelly Miss Ethel Evans, Miss Bessie Evans, and Mr Morton Evans Evans, Ltangeuuech l'urk Mr Gwilym Evans, Llanelly Mr Gflasbrook, Swansea Mr Buckley Wilsou, Swansea Dr Evans, Swansea Mr and Mrs J. White, Swansea; Mr and Mrs Davies, Swansea; Rev J. Jenkins and family, Swansea Mr ana Mrs Smyth. feoutbsea. YE WELLS PRIVATE HOTEL. MRS. BRYAN SMITH. ARBIVALS.The Rev and Mrs tiiveu-Wilson, Plaistow Vicarage; Mrs and Miss Powell, W yley Rectory ttto Rev Montague Webster and Miss Webster, Hill Vicarage; Mrs Woodville Miller, London Captain and Mrs Chaplin and maid, Huntingdon; the Misses Head, St. Leoiiaids-on-Sea Colonel and Mrs Marshall, Bangor: Mr Dacre Hamilton, Coruacassa; Mr E. M. Webster, Ironbridge; Mr and Mrs Wigbtmau, Bourne- mouth; Mr and Mrs blaomillin, Cardiff; Mr Winstanley, London Mr and Mrs J. N. Moore, Moreton-in-Marsh; Mrs Maxwell, Galway; Lady Frederick Shaw Mr Walter Walfurd, Edgbaston Mr Wood, Edgbaston I Mrs Tibbut, London; Mrs Morrison, London.; JHAZELDENE, LLANDRINDOD.! ARRIVALS.—Col. G. M. Payne, Oak Lodge, Regent's ¡ Park, London, N. W. Miss dhillitigtou, Avenue-road, Leamington dpa; Misses Wheeler (2), 27, St. James-road) Leicester; MrsHorton and mutd, The Terrace, Criccietbj N.W.; Misses Bennett and maid, Haverfordwest; Mrs Harrold, Clareville, Newport Pagnall Mrs Brittin, Clareville, Newport Pagnall; Mrs Doreton, 5, Burling- ton Gardens, Cheswick. THE GWALIA HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD. AEtRIVALS.-Madame chambers, London Captain Davidson, Harrogate; Mr R. Mausell, resident: Mr and Mrs East, Lewistiana Mr and Mrs Thompson, Edgbaston; Mr, Mrs and Miss Jeukins, Penzance; Mr and Mrs Keeling, Liverpool Mr Hanion, London Mr and Mrs J. Webster, Liverpool; the Misses Webster, Mr Malcolm Webster, and Mrs W. Weuster, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs T. H. Mansell, Balsall, near Coventry; Mr Atkins, Gowerton Dr, Mrs and Miss Davies, Pontypridd; Miss Jones, Llaufaethlu Mis3 Thomas, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs White. Frome; MrsLamplugb, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Mackey, Haudsworth Mrs aud Miss Thomas, Swansea Miss M. B. Jones, Newport Miss Joue3, Redwharf Mr Tbomas, Swansea; Mr Lockyer, L audiio; Mr and Mrs sniale, Swansea Mr WillUms, sen., and Mr Williams, jun., London Mrs and MioS Brooke, Miss Honor Brooke, and Mr Brooke, Dublin Mrs Roberts and Nurse Townsend, Liverpool Mr and Mrs Richards, Paut- grathraw Mrs Tulgan, Brighton Mrs Polglase, Brightou Capt. Roberts, Carnarvon Mr Griffiths. Dolgeliey Mr Simpson, Hereford Mr, Mrs and Miss Roberts, Tipperary; Mr, Mrs and Miss Phillips, New- port Mrs J. Phillips, uiuas Powis Mr Charles, Pontypridd Mr Gibson, Cardiff; Mr Emlyn Evaus, Cemmaes Rev D. Davies, Brighton; Mr and Mrs Leveison and maid, London Mr and Mrs Morgan, Pontypridd; the Misses Evaus, Pontypridd; Mr Hugnes, Swansea Sir, Mrs, Miss and Master Dawkius and nurse, Haverfordwest; Mr and Mrs Davies, Swansea Mr and Miss Morgan, Merthyr; Mrs and Miss Potter, Carmarthen; Miss Woodcock, Llandudno; Mr and Mrs Laurie, Worcester Mr and the Misses Hughes, Car- narvon Mr Morrison Thomas, Clifton; Mr Stephens, London Major-General Sir J. R. Eustace, Stow-on-the- Wold; Mr Withers, Shrewsbury; Mr, Mrs and Miss Thomas, Aberdare; Mr and Mrs Smith, Woodinanton; Rev Robert. Taiuen; Mr Evans, Lianuranog; Mrs and Miss Reeves, Worthing Mr and Mrs Williams, Oswestry Mr Nutt, Swansea Mr Edwards, Swansea Mr Key; Mr Doobs Mr Tuomas, Newport; Mr Evaus, Rhyinuey Mr Hockey, Newport Mr aud Mrs Hawken, Swansea; Mrs Martin, Swansea; Mr Davies, Newport; Mr and Mn Crabbe, Sydney Mr Harlinittou; Mr and Miss Franks, West Bromwich; Mr and Mrs Yeatea, Worcester; Mrs Littlelield, Yentuor; -Mc and Mrs Fallows, Liverpool Miss aloan and Mr Sloan. Liverpool; Mrs and Miss Carr, Cardiff. BAVENO, LLANDRINDOD. ARRIVALS.—The Misses Broadbems, Stalybridge Nurse Shawcross; Mrs Leake, Great Nussiuden, Bucks: Miss Miller, Eccles Mr and Mrs Horace Blythe, Loydon, Tewkesbury Mr and Miss Thornley, Ken- singtoii; Captain and Mrs Hall Hedley, Pontardawe Mrs, Misses and Master Joues, Llanelly Mr and Mrs Lewis, Cardiff; Mrs Shepard, Cardiff; Miss Mansell, Birmingham Mrs Willuiot, Birmingham Mrs Armstrong, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Evaus, Ponty- pridd Mr and Masters Thomas, Carmarthen Mr V. Owen, Machynlleth; Mr Wooly, Church Stretton. PARK HOUSE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS. ABBIVALS.—Mr Lewis Phillips, Bolshawl, Carmarthen; Miss Goodar, Bolshawl, uarmartbeu Rev W. H. Harrison, Laugharue, R.S.O., South Wettes Mr 3. Pearson, Dublin Mrs COCK bum. Dublin Miss Wark, Londonuerry Mr James Thorn, Tamworth Mr J. Morgan, Clapliarn Air J. Bowian,t, Bowden, Man- chester Mrs Conwiug. Harrogate Mrs Naylor, Hampstead Rev Roderick, Swansea; Mr J. W. S. Cook burn, London Mrs and Master ilarley, Peuarth Mrs and Miss Jebb, llford, Essex; Mrs Brittain and family, Newport, Salop; the Misses Rogers, Newport, Salop; Miss Salomons, LonCou. BRYNHYFRYD, LLANDRINDOD. MRS. THOMAS. ARRIVALS.—Mr J. W. and Mrs Stokes and family, Eyecote, Leominster; Mrs Jones, Miss Ceridwen Junes, Mr J. M. Jones, and Mr Arthur Jones, Boo tie jits Mtapely, Mr H. Stapeley. and Miss Stately, Brighton; Mrs and Miss Chambers, Brighton Mrs and Miss Howells, Bridgeud; Miss Powell, Bridgend.

LLANDILO. THE IMPERIAL, LLANDILO. ARRIVALS.—Mr, Mrs and Miss Hardy, London; Mrs A. E. Jones, Llanelly; Aih8 Oiarisse Jones, Llanelly; Misses F. and E. Dewsberry, Lianelly Mr Robert Arnold, Birmingham

THB SWANSEA DOG SHOJW.—This great show will be held at Mumbles on August 7th. MARINB EXCURSIONS. — Our advertising columns contain particulars of the cheap and de. lightful excursions run by the "Brighton." A marriage has been arranged, und will shortly take place, between Lady Nora M&itland, elder daughter of the Earl of Lauderdale, and Mr. William FitsHerbert, second son of Sir Richard FitzHerbert, Bart,, of Tissiuuton Hall, Ash- bourne, Derbyshire, and Nettleworth Manor, Mauifield,

SWANSEA BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE MORRISTON VACCINATION SQUABBLE. ANOTHER DISCUSSION. The fortnightly meeting of the Swansea Board of Guardians was held yesterday at the Workhouse. Present: Rev. J. Gome. Lewis, D.D. (in the Chair), Mr. Rees Harries (first vice-chair), Mr. J. Glynn Price (second vice- chair), Mrs. C. H. Perkins, Mrs. D. Harris, Mrs. Wilson Paton, and Mrs. Williams, Messrs. John Harvey, W. H. Mill, J. Clement, J. W. Johnston, Philip Jenkins, J. Jones, W. Wil- liams (Wern), T. Richards, Ll. Davies, J. Devonald, J. Edwards, Griffith Davies, J. W. Jones, H. Seidle, W. Sims, H. G. Solomon, D. Rees, W. R. Morgan, the Revs. Alban Davies, and J. D. Harries, and Clerk (Mr. G. Baker Haynes). THE REGISTRATION OF LLANSAMLET. A letter was read from the Department asking what steps were being taken to appoint a registrar for Llansamlet. The Clerk said they were waiting to see whether the Registrar General would divide the district. They could not move in the matter until then. The subject then droped until Mr. Sims, later on, indignantly protested against being ruled from London in that way. It was wrong to bring the poor people from Llan- samlet to Swansea. He moved that they appoint a registrar and that the district be allowed to remain as heretofore. Mr. Johnston thought it useless to waste time. He agreed with Mr. Situs's sentiments, but they could do nothing until the Registrar General had decided upon his course. A deputy was acting at present. The motion was withdrawn. VACCINATION FEES TOO HIGH. The Blackburn Union wrote to ask the Swansea Guardians to pass a resolution de- claring that the minimum fees paid to the public vaccinator and to the vaccination officers were altogether too high,and requesting the Local Governmenment Board to reduce the minimum fee. The Clerk remarked that he did not think the fees too high. (Laughter.) A similar resolution was passed. Mr. John- ston remarked that the Bill was bad, but the fees were worse. This might be the last straw. THE TREASURERSHIP. The Clerk pointed out that the appointment of Mr. F. Edwards as Treasurer at the last meeting was out of order, inasmuch as no notice had been given. The Clerk asked what terms should be stipulated for. The Auditor thought that interest should be allowed on a certain amount lying in the bank, and that the Treasurer should sign all receipts. On the motion of Mr. H. G. Solomon, a sub- committee was appointed to meet Mr. Frederick Edwards, of the Capital and Coun- ties Bank on the question. FINANCE COMMITTEE-THE VACCINATION TROUBLE AGAIN. Mr. W. H. Mill moved the adoption of the minutes of the Finance Committee which had passed bills amounting to £ 2,801. The balance in the bank was £ 6,427. He had the excused list before him, and Ffynone repres- ented the greatest amount. He would move 9 that the list be inserted in the abstract of accounts. Mr. Mill read a letter from Dr. E. Rice Morgan, re the vaccination of persons in his own surgery. Mr. Mill said Dr Morgan had replied that he could trace no case as having been vaccinated in his surgery during the March quarter. There were two cases in the April quarter which the Doctor acknow- ledged, but he had made no reduction for them in the bill be submitted to the Com- mittee. Mr. Ll. Davies said Dr. Morgan had dis- tinctly stated to the Board that he had vaccinated about a dozen, and he moved that Dr. Morgan be asked to repay the money which he had charged for vaccination in his own surgery since the Act was passed. Mr. Solomon suggested that they should first ask Dr. Morgan, to give them the names of the cases vaccinated. Mr. Griffith Davies thought it sufficient that the Clerk had promised to deduct the fees for the cases snown on the register as being vaccinated In the surgery. The Clerk said the register showed no such entry. Mr. Mill suggested the Clerk should write to Dr. Morgan saying the Board considered he ought to make a reduction on the number he mentioned to the Board as having been vaccinated in the surgery. The matter was eventually referred to the Vaccination Committee, but the Clerk said he could put no further information before the Committee. Mr. L. Davies then moved that Dr. Morgan be requested to supply the Board with a list of all the children vaccinated by him at his surgery since January 1st last, in time for the General Purposes Committee next Thurs- day. Mr. Solomon moved an amendment re- questing all the medical officers in the Union to supply the list. He did not see why Dr, Morgan should be singled out. Mr. W. Sims seconded. Mr. Solomon's amendment was carried. SWANSEA HIGHER'S RATES. Mr. Griffith Davies asked for an explana- tion of the fact that another 2s. rate was made on Swansea Higher. Mr. Mill said it was owing to the neglect of the old collector. Swansea Higher was now paying old calls, and they really ought to make a rate of 15s. in the R. The matter then dropped. THE EXCUSED LIST. A long discussion took place on the question of printing and publishing the excused list, The Clerk reported that some of the overseers had refused to supply him with the list, but six had submitted the m. Mr. Philip Jenkins protested against the publication of the list. It was decided to obtain the list by inspec- tion of the rate books, and on the Clerk being asked if he would make out a list of the excused, Mr. Haynes said he was willing to do anything within his duty, and a good deal beyond, but he must refuse to do it. It meant a lot of work. The subject was referred to the Property and General Purposes Committee. KINDNESS OF THE LADIES. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Ladies of the Board for the outing to Penllergaer which they gave to the children of the Cot- tage Homes and the Union. On the motion of Mrs. E. M. Williams, it was decided 'that in future, every applica- tion made to the Master for young girls under 18 years of age to go out to service, shall be referred to the Ladies' Committee appointed to deal with Isimilar cases at the Cottage Homes. This was all the business of interest.

IA. W. JOHNSON,! STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, 10394] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams—ORNATE, Swansea. National Teleplume21 Asrent for the Castle Line" to South Africa. DAVIES AND BARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams, "Discretion" Televhone No. 113. BUYKIIS.— £ 500 Swansea Harbour Stock 100 English Crown Spelters at 50s 100 Beit Kvans Prefs. at 2JS 20 Weaver and Co. (Old) Fiefs.; tOO Mouutain Coopers X3 ju Buckley Hrewery Deb- 10 Metropulitaa Banks; 200 Wassaus at 36s 3d. SELLERS.— £ 300 Barry Deferred 200 Ben Evans Ord. 10 Capital and Counties Banks; 2J Kbondda New Prefs

THB LOUDON CITT ANO MIDLAND BANK, LIMITED.— The monthly balance sheet Issued by tbe London City and Midland Bank, L mi ted, shows that on the 6th June the current, deposit, and other accounts were £ 32,566.769; acceptances on ace unt of Customs, £ 1,655,880; the cash in hand and at the Bank of England, £ 3,838,21)1; money at call and short notice, 95,344,02,1; investments, J £ 5,9 8.ii 7; the bills of ex- change, £ 3,505,089; advances on current accounts, luans ou security, and other accounts, 217.643,951. BICYCLE GYMKHANA AT MUMBLES.—The bicycle gymkhana and athletic sports at the Mumbles, July 27th, will, if the weather be fine, be largely patronised. The programme is ex- ceptionally attractive, an,i many of the events will cause much amusement. Wo understand that the entries are numerous. The prizes- some of which are on view at Messrs. Alabaster's, Castle-street-will be distributed by Lady Jenkins. The adjudicators will be Mr. W. R. Cillins, Mr. H. M. Hediey, Mr. E. H. Plant, and Mr. Weaver, with Mr. W. Williams, tiie Cliff, as starter. The gymkhana is being organised by Mr. Nicholls, see. Y.M.C.A.

THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDBNT. SWANSEA, THURSDAY. The trade done at the docks during the past week has been most satisfactory, and the prospects for next week are very promising, as the arrivals of tonnage in ballnst nearly approach 40,000 tons. The corresponding week of last year was much above the average, but the figures for the past week, although there is a decline of 4,000 tons in imports, show a net gain. Entries of shipping in ballast, 37,295 tons, as against 215,113 tons the previous week, and 20,122 tons last year. The imports include from France, pitwood, potatoes and general Portugal, pitwood Germany, general; Newfoundland, copper ore and Chile, giain. The coal and fuel trades were characterised by more than usual animation, the aggregate shipment foreign amounting to upwards of 60,000 tons. The shipments of coal were chiefly for France 19,140 tons, Germany 11,235 tons, Sweden 5,620 tons. Italy 1.940 tons, Holland 1,201 tons, Russia 1,725 tons, San Francisco 2,410 tons, and United States (bunkers) 3.912 tous. Patent fuel—Franc?, 3,610- tons, Spain 710 tons, Italy 1,750 tons, Russia 2,750 tons, and Rio Janeiro 2,500 tons. Imports 11.292 tons, and exports foreign 63,599' tons, compared with 15,992 tons and 55,672 tons respectively last year- Clearances of tinplate and general goods amount to 3,470 tons, compared wirh 1,370 tons, and include France 200 tons, Italy 650 tons, Holland and Belgium 1,000 tons, Germany 900 tons, Brazil 300 tons, and Baltimore 120 tons. The tinplate trade may now be considered in a strong con- dition, and the outlook is cheerful. A further advance has been made in prices. Besiemer steel cokes being quoted at 16s. to 16a. 3d. IMPORTS COASTWISE.—Pig iron, 480 tons; copper ore, 56 tons; building material, 242 tons; pitch, 198 tons; grain, 354 tons; potatoes, 60 tons; sundries, 1,022 tons. IMPORTS FOREIGN.—France, pitwood, 370 tons; potatoes, 210 tons; general, 100 tons. Portugal, pitwood, 500 tons. Germany, general, 135 tons. Newfoundland, copper ore, 4,310 tons. Chile. wheat. 1,690 tons. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 48,809 tons patent fuel, 11,320 tons and tinplates and general goods, 3,470 tons.

RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. The following are the traffic returns for the week ending July 16, 1899, as compared with the corraa- ponding week in 1S98 1899. 1898. No. of Miles open 25 25 Passengers (Local) £ 453 £ U5 Goods I; MiDerals 865 825 TotalfortheWeek 1,318 1,270 „ „ 1 Weeks 2,788 2,712 Increase this week, X4S. Increase 2 weeks. C.56 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING- EVENTS. FRIDAY, July 21. "The Case of Rebellious Susan" at the Grand' Theatre, and to-morrow evening. SATURDAY, July 22. Day Excursion to Cardiff (National Eisteddfod) per R. & S. B. Railway. Dr. Barnardo's Homes-Waif Saturday. Street Collection in Swansea. MONDAY, July 24. Marine trips, per steamship "Brighton," and during the week. The Scales of Justice at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. WEDNDSDAY & THURSDAY, July 26 & 27. Glamorganshire Agricultural Society's Annual Show at Porth. THURSDAY, July 27. Bicycle Gymkhana, Bicycle Polo, &c., for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, at Mumbles. THURSDAY, August 3. Baroness Patti-Cederstrom's Charity, at 2.30 p.m., at the Albert Hall. MONDAY, August 7th. Swansea Great Dog Show at Mumbles. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, October 10th, 11th and 12th. Grand Bazaar at the Albert Hall, in aid of Holy Trinity Church. SALES BY AUCTION. Mr. DAVID ROBERTS. Plant and Machinery, at Llansamlet Aug. 2 Messrs. JAMES & JAMES. Copyhold Property, at Swansea July 25 Messrs. W. J. MAY & SON. Machinery and Materials, at Cornwall July 31 Mr. ARTHUR S. T. LUCAS. Double-Licensed Leasehold Premises, at Swansea Aug. 2 Mnawra. W. <3. Or. > Plant, Machinery, Materials, Buildings, at Neath Aug. 1 <fc 2 Messrs. LOWES & SON. Leaseheld Properties, at Norton, Oyste.- mouth I. July 26

DEATH OF MR. FORBES BEVAN, MUMBLES. It is with regret we record the death of Mr. Forbes Bevan, brother of Dr. Bevan, Medical Officer of Health, Mumbles. The deceased gentleman had been ill for a couple of months, and he died on Friday morning last at Mumbles, at the age of 52. About four years ago he retired from an important Government appointment in India. The funeral took place at the Mumbles Cemetery. It was strictly pri- vate, and was attended by Dr. Bevan, brother, Mr. Hodgson, brother-in-law, Secretan Jones, Rev. F. E. Scott, Dr. W. F. Brook, Mr W. R. Collins, Mr. H. M. Peel, Sunnybank; Mr. T. W. Islay Young, Brynfield; Dr. Evans, Glyn-eithen; Dr. Paddon, Highmead; Senor R. Lozano, Spanish Consul; Mr. F. Lucas, West Cross, Mr. H. M. Hedley, Callencroft; Mr. F. le Boulanger, Capt. Dann, &c. A num- ber of very beautiful wreaths and crosses of flowers were placed on the coffin by members of the family and friends. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Mr. D. C. Jones, Castle-square, Swansea. THE LATE MRS. R. WILLIAMS, EATON, CRESCENT. The late Mrs. Rebecca Williams, Anghorfa, Eaton Crescent, where she lived with her son, Mr. John Williams, Brynmill Schools, endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact by her gentle and characteristically unselfish and retiring disposition. Her death is much lamented. The funeral took place at the pretty little church of Penclawdd. It was- strictly private, and the following gentlemen, as old and valued friends, assisted in the ob- sequies :—Rev. R. Jackett, Gowerton Rev. Mr. Mills, Rhyddings Rev. Mr. Davies, Pen- clawdd; Rev. R. T. Williams, B.A., Argyle Chapel; and the Rev. Mr. Morgans. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. D. C. Jones, Castle-square.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. HAWKiNs.-On the 6th July, at Leysters Vicarage. Herefordshire, the wife of the itev. A. Hawkins, of a son. MARRIAGES. ABMYTAGE—PILKINGTOK.—On the 12th July, at St. Paul's, Kuightsbridge, London, George Ayscough Armytage, King's Royal Rifles, eldest son of Sir Charge Armytage, Bart., of Kirklees Park, Yorkshire, to Aimee, thirddaughterof Sir Lionel MilborceSwiuaerton rilkington, Bart., of Chevet Park, Yorkshire. WREY-HANDFORD.-On the 12th July, at St. Paul's Church, Bedford, Gerald Bouchier Sherard, fifth 8011 of Sir Henry Wrey, Bart., and the late Hon. Lady Wrey. of Tawstock Court, North Devon, to Janie, younger daughter of the late William Haudford, Director of Public Instruction in Oudh, India, and Mrs. Handford, of Bedford. BULMER BITTKKB.—On the 11th July, at St. Michael'n-in-the-Hamlet, Edward Frederick, elder son of the Rev. C. H. Bulmer, Rector of Credeuhill, Here- ford, to Sophie Frieiieiic.e, elder daughter of G. S. Rittner, The Shrubbery, Aiguurth-road, Liverpool. LLIUD-ARMSTRONG.—On the 12th July, at St. Jude's Church, Houthsea, John Eliot Howard, third son of Howard Llvyd, of Oannon Hill House, Birmingham, to Florence L iuise, third daughter of Lieut, Cotonel Fraacis E. Armstrong, A.D.C., of Gilnockie, Southsea, DEATHS. DB COURCT.—On the 12th July at Sydney Villa, Paig. iton, the Hon. Florence Helena de Courcy, eldest daugh- ter of the twenty-eighth Baron Eingsale, aged Ti years. MANFIELD.—On the 12th July, at Bedlands. North- ampton, Margaret, wife o, Sir Philip Manfield, aged 73 years. W ALKER.-On] the 3rd July, at the Hotel da Nord. Cologne, Edward William Walker. J.P., eldest son of the late Sir E. S. Walker, Knight, of Berry Hill, Mansfield, Notts, aged 67 years. BuifiOo Ow EN. — At the Rectory, Stone, Staffs., Elizabeth, widow of the Rev. Brisco Owen, B.D., for- merly Fellow of Jesus College, Oxon., and Rector of Remellham, Berks., aged 81 years. GBOBGB.—On the 14tij fuly.. at Cheltenham, Frances Mi anda. widow of Rev. David J., George, formerly Rector of St. Devereux with Wormbridge, Hereford- shire, and youngest paughter of the late Rev. Canon. Poweli, Vicar of Abergavenny. aged 88 years. BKVAN.—On the 14th iust-, at Walcat, Langland, James Forbes Bevan, aged 52 years. On the 16th inst.. at 20, W indsor-road, Neatb, David Sims, aged 80 yers. Printed and Published by MORGAN TAMPLIN, for "The Cambrian" Newspaper Company Limited, at the office No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan.—FRIDAY, July 21st, 1899a