The Cambrian

-+- DEATIf OF A CARMARTHEN VOLUN- TEER. PATHETIC CIRCUMSTANCES. News reaohed Carmarthen oti Saturday night of the death of Sapper Harry Basker- ville, of the Royal Engineers. The telegram gave the bare intimation that death was due to all abscess. Deceased, who was one of the best-known members of the staff at the Car- marthen Post Office, volunteered for the front seme months ago. He leaves a widow and six children, the oldest of whom is twelve years of age. It is a sad case and Mr. J. Atiher, postmaster of the Carmarthen dis- trict. and founder of the Post Office Benevo- lent Institution, is taking steps to alleviate the temporal wants of the bereaved. The last of many letters received from the de- cee-ed by Mr. H. Wilson, sectional engineer postal telegraphs, West Wales, came to hand, strange to relate, on the very day on which Baskerville died. "Happy Harry," a his friends were wont to call him. wrote from Kaapschehoop on March 28, when, to quote tis own words, b.e was "in first-rate health" after much roving about. "The longing," he wrote, "for my dear ones at hQm GVsrGOiilc^ everything else, and as the twelvemonth is drawing to a close the lighter-hearted I am getting, and the longing to return is more intense. As far as health is concerned I have never felt better, but things happen so sud- denly out here that there is no kncwing what to-morrow may briflg forth/' He then refers to a Carmarthen Voiunteer named Smith, who went: out with him in the sam" capacity, and who was then in hospital after under- going an operation for absocss under the ear. Smith had had a relapse, was losing flesh, end would probably be invalided hone if he <5id not get better at Elandsfontein Hospital. Baskerville said he would like to return with old comrade Smith and get to work again in Carmarthen under Mr. Wilson. His postcript W"a8. "Roll on the big ship and Merry England:" But that ship was never reached.

THE ATLANTIC TRADE. A BIG COMBINATION. Messrs. Morgan and Co., of New York, are about to acquire the control of the Atlan- tic Transport Company (of London and Swan- sea). and of the Red Star Company. These lines, joined to the Leyland Line, will mkae them masters of the Atlantic trade, and of by far the biggest shipping line in the world. An extraordinary general meeting of Fred- wick Leyland and shareholders was held on Tuesday afternoon, when the resolu- tion confirming the sale was carried unani- mously.

SOUTH AFRICAN LINER WRECKED. PASSENGERS SAFELY LANDED. An Exchange telegram from Cape Town Says the Tantallon Castle has been wrecked off Rob bin Is! and. All the passengc-rs have been saved. They have been landed at Cape Town.

A DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. The most wholesome of all summer drirks is J Lemonade. Two gallons can be made to perfec- tion from a 4.d. bottle of "Eiffel Tower Lemon ttde.' This well-k>own article 13 partly m^cle in Italy in the mirist of th" Lemon or-hards—hence ita delicious flavor aud wo, d\Jrful cheapness. To prevent disappointment in8\8t np-n having "Eiffel Tower" Lemonade. Of all Grocers, Chemists, etc.. or send 4Jd. for a. bot'le sufficient to make 2 gallons, to G. F s'er Clark and Co, 4048, Eiffel Tower Factory, Miirlstor.e.

At Mountain Ash County Court on Mon- day .Mrs. Sarah Lewis, of Penrhiwceiber, was awarded £2:;0 as compensation for the loss of her husband who wa- killed at the Pen- rikiyber Colliery in January last.

SOCIETY DIVORCE SUIT. PAINFUL REVELATIONS. The hearing was commenced on Friday of the divorce suit brought by Sir Reginald William Proctor Beauchamp, Bart., on the bround of the alleged misconduct of his wife, Lady Violet Beauchnmp, with Mr. Hugh Watt, formerly M.P. for one of the Glasgow divisions. The respondent alleges miscon- duct. connivance, and cruelty. The parties have been married over twenty years, and there are two daughters. From the opening statement, it appeared that in the >uramer of 1900, oil returning from a visit to the Cape, petitioner rejoined his wife in Loindon, and they went about in society together during the London season. He had received letters from his wife of an affectionate character, and had no reason to suppose there was any exceptional intimacy with Mr. Watt. However, on the 25th of .June he received a Jetter. and. in consequence, he wrote two letter- to his wife. in which he said: "My dear Wife,—No letter from you this mcrniug. I hope to hear your version of Mrs. Watt's storv. i.nle- one is lying abominably your conduct has been 1:.C,st reprehensible, and a woman of your age ought to have known bet- ter. I have tru-ted you until No won- der nice people are giving you the cold "hould2.r. Sir Reginald was surprised to get no an- swer to the letter, but he subsequently re- ceived a letter from a firm of solicitors stat- ing: "You mike tccusatiom against her of a cruel and groundless character, and she (Lady Beauchamp) informs us that through your general conduct for years past her health will not stand it. She is anxious for a separation to be arranged. If ycu decline. Lady Violet has no alternative but to apply for a judicial separation." However, the sep- aration did not take place, and several letters were ;i>enfc to the petitioner by his wife. ad- dressing him as "Darling son," and she paid visits to Langley Park. On the 3rd of Decem- ber she unexpectedly left her home in Nor- folk, without giving any reasoa. The reason which actuated her. however, transpired in a letter which she wrote to the co-respondent, which ran: — "My darling Love,—I have been thinking of you all his evening. I love you intensely and I did feel it so, having to-night to part with vou. Not to be with you is unbearable. and I only trust the time may not be long before we may be always together. I will do all I can when I am there to make every- thing pleasant and happy for you, and see after you and everything. It would be my greatest pleasure to do all I could to save you trouble. I thank you a thousand times for your kindness and generosity to me. Re- member, I am ready at any time when you want me, and see your way clear. The times I have spent with you have been the happiest I have spent in my life. The privilege of lis- tening to you and all you say is most interest- ing. Do. darling, fake care of yourself. I shall never be hsppv until you are away from that creature. I look on her as a real d-l and a criminal in human form. We must reake the most of the future, and to be with you will be happiness, I will do all you wish; in fact. I will be entirely your slave, and you will never regret the We seem to have been brought together on pur- pose, and I feel I can rely on you and trust you. Dearest darling ,the only happy times I have ever had are those with you, and those expeditions have been most enjoyable." From thir it appeared that Mr. Watt had seduced the lady's affections and gained an ascendancy over be". It was afterwards found that this lajy was cohabiting with the co-respondent, staying at hotels in London end Brighton with him. Respondent said that in 1383 .-he made a compact with her hus- band that .-he was to be allowed to live her own life and pursue her own amours without any sort of check or interference on his part. Lady Violet Beauchamp had alleged that un- der that arrangement she had committed ad- ultsry with various persons. Sir Reginald believed that story to be a complete fiction, and he believed that his wife came there un- ) der the influence of the co-respondent to cover himself with those shamde?? admission in order that the jury should not grant the pe- titioner damages. The hearing was adjcoined. HEAVY DAMAGES. When the hearing was resumed on Tues- day. it was aranged that in the event of the jury finding for the petitioner, the damages should be £10.000. Ada Willison (chambermaid of the Hotel Metropole, Brighton), was called to prove adultery by Lady Violet Beauchamp with the co-respondent. The President then addressed the jury on the question of damages. He was satisfied as to the adultery, and it was for the jury to assess the damages. In this case it was agreed that the damages should be £10,000. subject to the verdict of the jury. That might seem a large sum. but here they were dealing with a case of seduction of the wife by a person who was the friend of the family, a man of large means, who had seduced the affections of the wife of a friend, breaking up the home, and bringing disgrace upon the husband. He reminded the jury that the arrangement was that the money should be settled upon the wife to make1 provision for her, and the hus- band would not profit by his wife's dishon- our. The jury found for the petitioner, and as- sessed damages at £1.0,000. A decree nisi was J pronounced,

LOVERS' QUARREL IN FRANCE. SENSATIONAL CRIME BY A YOUNG GIRL. The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" writes:—The "Drame Passion- el" as it is the fashion to call it, is making its way here with a vengeance. A couple of lovers quarrel, a. revolver or a knife is pulled out, and one or the other falls on the Actor or the pavement either killed outright or mortally wounded. Crimes of this descrip- tion are increasing with alarming rapidity, and little wonder when the invocation of the tender passion so often .suffices to melt the hearts of a jury and to send the prisoner out of the court with flying colours. The latest tragedy of this sort was enacted in one of the fltreets of Paris, the criminal being a girl only 16 years of age. who stabbed her lover, just three years her senior, dead. They had been on very affectionate terms for a full twelve-month. The young woman was a fas- cinating brunette with a pretty face and a oomely figure, and for a time no cloud arose between them. A few days ago, however, the girl besought her friend to marry her, and when he turned a deaf ear to her appeals, ehe was much disappointed, and treated him to bitter reproaches. The scene was renewed when they met by chance, and as the passers- by were casting inquisitive glances at them the youth beat a speedy retreat and took re- fuge in his dwelling. The young woman rushed off to the abode of her grandmother, with whom she lived, and selecting a very sharp knife, which she hid under her mantle, sallied forth once more and lay in wait for her Ictver, who presently came out. She ap- proached him this time with a smiling face, ajad they walked up and down for awhile engaged in pleasant conversation. Then, as they bade each other farewell, and as her lover bent down to kiss her, the girl took the knife from under her cloak and plunged it in- to his heart. Uttering a cry, the youth made one or two steps forward and fell down dead. The murderess was promptly arrested, and whan conducted to1 the nearest police station she ehed a few tears and said that she had not intended to kill her friend outright. The girl, however, who is now at the depot at the Prefecture of Police, does not betray any particular emotion, nor does she seem to entertain any great apprehension as to the fate which may await her.

At Devonport on Monday the sentence upon Second-lieutenant Harold Robert Burkhardt, 3rd Royal Wtish Fusiliers, who recently pleaded guilty before a court-martial to stealing from the officers' rv.e.?s to escaping from arrest, was made known. The prisoner was in the afternoon cashiered in the barrack parade grouud in the presence of the regiment.

A TOWN ON FIRE. MORE PARTICULARS OF THE FLORIDA BLAZE. New York, Saturday. A Jackson ville telegram says:—The burned district is nearly two miles long and 13 blocks wide. Plans of the city surveyors show that 130 blocks have been burned. Each residence block is estimated to contain 10 structures, while business blocks are solid. The fire was under control at 10.15 last night, having prac- tically burnt itself out. The loss is esti- mated at over 15,000,000 dollars. From 10.000 to 15.000 persons have been rendered homeless. The military have been called out to hold the crowds in County-buildings, the jail, the graded schools, and churches t-nd convents are destroyed, and almost all the city's magnificent buildings were burned. This destruction was wrought in less than four hours. The fire is believed to have been. caused by a defective wire getting into the shredding machine in the works of the Ameri- can Fibre Company. All the saloons were closed while the fire was raging. The rail- way depots are being turned into temporary lodging-houses and hospitals. Looting begun, but the police and military suppressed it. Many casualties are reported. The owner of the premise's on which the fire started, who was one of the heaviest losers, dropped dead from excitement. A negro went made with fright, and ran round in a circle until he fell exhausted and expired. Jacksonville, Saturday Evening. The latest despatch from Jacksonville states that 148 blocks of buildings have been burned and that seven deaths have occurred. It is also reported that twenty persons were driven from the docks and forced into the river by the flames and so' perished. The United States Government building, containing the Post Office and the United States Courts, are the only public buildings which have been saved. Money is pouring in from all the towns of Florida by telegraph and the express trains, but outside help i< needed Jacksonville, Saturday 1 a.r.i. The flames subsided for want of mere fuel to feed upon. When it was seen that noth- ing could stay the spread of the fire through the city a wild panic ensued. Mr. Haney, the chief of the fir? brigade, lost his reason in the hear and excitfment while endeavour- ing to "ope with the flames. The insurance agents have this morning made a rough es- t-mati of the loss, which they con pute at be- tween eight nine million dollars. ANOTHER THEORY. Jacksonville, Saturday. The proprietor of the Fibre Company says the fire originated in sparks from the burn- ing chimney of a neighbouring negro's cot- tage igniting moss piled on an outside plat- form after the had been extracted.

OYSTERMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Oystermouth District Council tnok place on Tuesday evening. Present Messrs. Hy. Davies, L. J. Bessent, Ll. Jarvis, John Harris, Win, Howell, Win. Williams, Hy. Morris, A. C. Vivian, the Clerk (Mr. J. H. Robinson), and the Surveyor (Mr. J. S. Brun). At the outset Mr. Wm. Williams was elected to fill the chair pro. tem. The first business on the agenda was of a formal and rather uncommon nature. It will be remembered that at the recent tirennial election the four retiring members were ie-elected with- out; opposition, while a casual vacancy having previously been occasioned by the resignation of Dr. A. Lloyd Jones, Mr. A. C. Vivian also became a member of the Council without the trouble of a contest. The result was that a ballot had now to be taken, in accordance with the rules and regulation* governing such elec- tions. to determine which of the five persons in question should fill the casual vacancy. The choice fed upon Mr. Vivian, whose term of office will thus expire a twelvemonth hence, while the others will, of course, run for the next three years. The Usual Appointment. The next business was the election of chairman fo • the ensuing year. The Chairman (Mr. Wm. Williams) proposed the appointment of Mr. L. J. Bes-cnt (last year's vice-chairman), remarking That they world all agree with him when he said that Mr. Bessent waa highly qualified for the post, and had had the necessary experience. Mr. W. Howell seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Bessent, in returning thanks for the honour they had conferred upon him, assured them that he took the office with a certain amount of diffidtnee, because he knew there were matters of considerable importance at present before the Board, as well as various questions which would call for serious consideration in the near future. Nothing, however, would be left undone on his part to discharge the duties pertaining to the chair to the satisfaction of all. He trusted that they wruld bear with him in his failings, and accord him their hearty support. (Heir, hear). Mr. W. Howell moved the election of Mr. LI. Jarvis as vice-chairman. Mr. Harris seconded, and it was carried nem. con. Mr. Jarvis suitably returned thanks, and added that he could say with Mr. Bessent that nothing be could do to further the interests of the district would be left undone. On the proposition of Mr. Jarvis, seconded by Mr. Morris, Mr. John Harlis was re-elected chairman of the Works Committee, and in the course of a brief reply, he expressed the hope that they would be able to get on as amicably and successfully as they had in the past. (Hear, hear.) On the motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr, Vivian, Mr. Wm. Williams was unanimously appointed to preside over the Finance Commit. tee. The following old members of the Burial Board were re-elected Messrs. R, Woolacott, J. Lloyd Rogers, L. J. Bessent, and J. Harris, white Mr. A. C. Vivian was elected to take the place of Mr. Jarvi- who was afraid he would not have time to attend to the duties again this year. A Question of Liability. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Aberdare Urban District Council stating: "the Oystermouth District Council aro no doubt aware of the contention of the Glamorgan County Council that, although they are liable for, and do contribute towards the maintenance of the main roads leading through and from the urban di-tri^ts in the county, yet there is no duty cast upon them to repair and maintain the footways and pavements within the urban districts, except to a limiten extent, and po far only as regards a portion of the foopaths," This, in the writer's opinion, was an important matter, and he suff- ge-ted concerted action should be taken by the var ous district council.. with a view to having the point argued and decided upon. After some discussion it was decided to support the Aberdire District Council in the matter, and Mr. J. Hairi*. the Surveyor and the Clerk were appointed to attend any meeting that might be called with regard to the question. Other Business The minutes of the Finance Committee stated that Tenders for alterations and repairs to the Council offices havinar been considered, it was recommended that the tender of Mr. D. J. Davies, at the price of £17 14. 6 J. be accepted." A letter was LOW read from Mr. Davie in which he regretted to state that he had omitted an item in the ante-room, which would cost another i;2 5s If," Mr. Davies added, by adding this item to my estimate I am higher than the next. I must abide 1::y your decision." Some surprise was expressed at this rnt!ler novel method of tendering, and in the end the tender was given to a Mr. Thos. Richards, of Northampton-place, Swansea, whose estimate wa.s £21 16s. lid. The Medical Officer's monthly report was of a satisfactory rature. The Clerk intimated that thf treasurer (Mr. F. Edwards, Capital and Counties Bank-) had declined to pay the stamp dnty on hi. bond, a matter of ten shilling* or so. It was the usual thing for officers of distriet c)uncil,. to do. and be saw 110 reason why they should make an exception of that case. —It was decided to insist on the duty being-paid. At the conclusion of the ordinary business, the Council resolved itself into a committee t, d's- enss a matter of importance and relative to their rights as a council. It was stated that litigation would probably follow with the Railway Company.

Says the London correspondent of the "'South Wales Daily News," on Monday evening: "Mr. Aeron Thomas, who was the first Welsh member called by the Speaker in debate, made his maiden speech this evening on the coal war. He received a cordial wel- come from both sides of the House, for it was rhe speech of a man who thoroughly knew the -subject and who was in a position to throw new light upon it. Mr. Thomas concluded an effective speech by strongly de- precating the disturbing of a nicely balanced organisation, and by urging the reconsider- at on of the entire ;jUfstion by means of a Royal Commission.

CONCERT AT GOWER. The nrnual tea and concert u-as held at Trinity C.M. Chapel on Thurday last. T' e following Indies provided tea. &e —M-a Bevan, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Roeers. Mts Dartriell. Mrs Beynon. Mrs Bevan. nnd Mrs D.»vies. The tea was followed a h:gb-class concert, under the presidency of the Rev. T. Williams The programme wa< opened the consfegation sinsring 0 Zion afflicted." after which the Choir, under the leader- ship of Mr P. Tanner, rendered ffm- seven or eight pieces in fine style. Solos were sung by Miss A. Tanner and Mr P. f", The following wer<-t'e reciters Misses E Heynon A. Beynon, K B we", and R Bevan. At the corse usion the Ch-irrr an t anked those who took pllrt in cl e P'ocpodit gj. Ahd Broke of tlf rare qualities of tee leader, M" P. ''tier, as bIJ both » good leade- and singiT T ie concert won a success and much enjoyed.

FASHION NOTES. (By MESSRS. BEN EVANS AND Co., LIMITED, SWANSEA. I It will no doubt interest the majority of your fair readers to know that to-morrow (Saturday) there will be displayed in our various shops and showrooms one of the largest and most attractive collection of British and Continental fashions, novelties and new goods, it has ever been our privilege to place before our customers. Madamo la Mode has displayed a truly wonderful fidelity to the modes announced some months ago and so far the fashions for Summer remain as they wei-3 with but few alterations and these are so slight as to be only apparent to the initiated. Skirts continne to fit tightly at the top, while they are fuller and longer, if possible, and, clinging to the upper part of the figure, flow round the feet in a profusion of frills and flounces. Such a stylo is eminently suited to show to advantage the curves and graces of a really good figure, but is apt to prove rather un- gracefal when worn by a stout and portly matron. It also requires considerable skill on the part of tbe modiste to ensure the correct hang of the skirt as if the fuiness is not correctly arranged the result is clum-y. In light materials the tucked skirt still holds its own, but is altogether avoided when any woollen materials are employed, as experience hes proved to most women that only a weishty and unmanageable garment is evoived. Though much black and white will be worn throughout the season there is a general growing inclination towards delicate mauves and soft greys while for tho-e of us who do not presume to be included in Court circles where mourning is still a necessity there are the gayer colours in ail their manifold shades and tanes intermingled with contrasting materials or softened by a trimmiug of lace. One of the A SMART COSTUME. I most fashionable and, ac the same time, becoming colours-more especially the brunettes —is of a curious shade of pinkish red, a mixture of tomato and squashed strawberry, and the stylish gown depicted in the above sketch is of a rough-surfaced frieze of this particular tone. For ordinary everyday wear these rough materials will be found eminently serviceable, but it should be borre iu mind that no elaborate- ness of style should be selected for the kirt, and that no trimming is correct, save any amount of stitchery or a few lines of braid. Any dressy effect must be confined to the coatee, as all such costumes are for the most part composed of a plain skirt and a well-cut bolero with fanciful "revers." In this instance, a trimming of a deeper shade of red velvet is employed, outlined with narrow gold cord, the buttons being likewise gold. Lace "applique" and ribbon inter-threading promise to be much used in connection with summer toilettes, and black lace sprays and flowers on a white background, or vice versa are exceedingly effective. Ribbons cf all kinds are much "en evidence," whether the cream or black velvet "bébé" ribbon used for inter-tbreading, or the broad variety printed in delicate floral designs, which constitutes the long sashes which give a finishing touch to so muny airy summer gowns. The long ends of these ribbon sashes finish generally in a handsome tag or a gold?n tassel. The fashionable bolero or Russian blouse of blaok silk or satin seem to be daily and hourly advancing in popularity and a very pretty sample of this kind of ont-dcor garment is made to be worn with a frieze skirt in eau de nil" trimmed with black braid and stitching, and made with a shaped flounce at the fast. The coatee is, as we said, black and of a dull soft satin, the sleeves being tucked from shoulder to wrist, where an under sloeve of accordion pleated chiffon pouches and terminates in a frill which falls over the hands. The fanciful collar is covered with yellowish cream lacy, and a knot and"chou"of black accordion pleated chiffon finish the Leck. Such a toilette is exceedingly useful as it is dressy and yet quiet and either effect can be further emphasized by the toque or hat which accompanies it. In this instance an ean de nil" chiffon t, qne trimmed in front by a pink rose and foliage is worn, but black could be substituted with almost as good an effect. Hats nowadays are a 111. unto themselves being so varied in style, and as long as they are becoming to the wearer it is all that is desired. The picturesque note still prevails in millinery and the newest bat, are trimmed both outside and in with flowers. The toque which projects over the face in front and is bent down over the hair at the A PRETTY TOQUE. I back is considered most chip and certainly has a smartness all its own. The pretty model in this sketch is made of fanciful straw of a Iace-lifce pattern, the brim bordered with a frill of lace while the crown is of drawn eau de nil silk- if the word crown mHY be so applied-as it is almost flat in shape. In front a cluster of bright red berries are grasped, while the requisite touch of black appears in the bow of black velvet which finishes the back and the knot on the bandeau at the left side which gives a slightly upward tilt. Very lovely also are the lace toque* whose sole trimming consists of a black velvet bow coquettishly anansred. For morning wear the straw hats with a rather high crown banded with navy-blue or black silk, shotted with white and tied in a smart bow in front, are particularly ,.ml),rt, the brim dipping over the face in front while it curves upwards at the aides only to be again and more deeply depressed at the back.

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NEATH AND DISTRICT I NOTES BY WATCHMAN. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. It will be a source of satisfaction to the mem- bers of the existing Neath School Board to know that there is a strong probability of a contest at the election next July. Gentlemen like the present members, who enjoy the confidence of the ratepayers, are glad when the stars in their courses bring about a smart contest, as it gives their friends yet another opportunity of showing their appreciation for valuable time and gifted service placed at their disposal. RUMOURED COMPACT. There was a rumour of its being intended to enter into a compact with the Nonconformists of the town to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Father Ooghe, and for all the old members to glide back into their places. But this amiable little scheme is not destined to attain maturity, for Father Hook has arrived in the town, and he and his friends think there is no one more suitable than he to fillths vacancy. A gentleman whose information I have always found exact tells me that Father Hook will be a candidate. Father Nook, it seems, has himself said so. Again we see how this nice clever little scheme of mice and men gang aft agley." OTHER ASPIRANTS. And there are other aspirants, so it is said, who desire to soar schoolboardwards, and who will distinguish, or extinguish themselves on the platform of the Neath School Board election. Very well, let them all have a chance. It is a proud position to attain to. WHAT AILED IT ? What ailed that eminently useful and respect- able body, the Neath Watch Committee, and caused it to play the fantastic trick of calling up before it the members of the police force to give them a taste of what the inquisition of old was like ? And what further ailed the same body to make them take the remarkable course of pre- ferring a request to the editor of the" Police Review," which could have none other effect than to bring from him a well-merited snub. CERTAIN LETTERS. Certain letters had been written to the Police Review"—no matter by whom—suggesting, in what may with truth be described as moderate language, certain improvements which could be effected in the conditions of police service. One of the writers, who signed himself Hopeful," asked quite reasonably for a better allotment of hours o Sundays, and intimated with some diffi- dence that a Sunday off every month would be considered a great boon. Another writer, styling himself "Chlirles Town," was more aggressive, and named a list of what appear to be minor duties discharged by the police, but the perform- ance of which duties, he affirmed, kept the police from their beats. "POLICE REVIEW." These letters were inserted in the recognised Policeman's organ, the "Police Review," and it was this ventilation of grievance that apparently caused such mortal offence to the members of the Watch Committee. It was this that aroused the inquisitorial zeal of that body, and fired them with the determination to stamp out the heresy that a policeman of all persons has the right to set the printing press in motion, and to aspire to a better condition of things. Opinion—at any rate of the police—must be controlled by the iron hand of the Watch Committee. That this Com- mittee is largely composed of men who, on the platform and elsewhere, insist upon their own enjoyment of liberty, calls for no other comment than that it may frequently be observed that the man who claims freedom to thiak, and freedom to speak, as precious birthrights, often fails to appreciate that those same birthrights belong to others as well as to himself. Are policemen to be excepted ? Certainly not No man is to be excluded from his heritage. AN EDITOR'S SNUB. The Editor of the Police Review" appended the following note in his paper as to the request for the authorship of the letters, and who can deny that a well-deserved snub was effectually administered by him. He says :— Wo duly received the letter of enquiry. It surprised us that a body of men, the select of a Town Council constituting a Watch Committee, should show so little common-sen^e and self- respect as to ask such a question. Of course, wo could send but one reply."

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BRITON FERRY. NOTES AND NEWS. lBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.1 Mr. John Eagar, manager of the Glynoorrwg Foundry, has been appointed Engineer and Loco Superintendent of the Burry Port and Gwen- dreath Valley Railway and Docks. Mr. Eagar who has taken a prominent part in temperance work at Briton Ferry, will reside at Burry Port. At a special meeting of the Briton Ferry District Council on Monday, it was decided that the foundation stone to be laid by Lady Jersey, of the Public Library, should be of Aberdeen red granite, bearing a suitable inscription, and that a similar stone be placed opposite bearing the names of the Councillors and officials. Mr. Harry Davies, recently home from the front, had a most flattering reception at the coffee supper in his honour by the school teaching staff of Briton Ferry, at the Neath-road Board School on Friday last. The first annual meeting of Jerusalem English Baptist Christian Endeavour Society was held last Sunday. Papers were read by Mr. W. Williams and Mis A. Jones, while special sermons were preached during the day. During the heat of the fight for the chair of the Urban District Council, the obvious duty of thanking the chairman and vice-chairman for their services in those positions for the last six years was forgotten. Now that Councillor M. G. Roberts retires from his seat on the magisterial bench at Neath, which he has held for tho last six years by virtue of his office as chairman of the Urban District Council, it would be a graceful act on the part of the powers that be, to retain his services permanently in that position and thus secure at least one J.P., which the growing importance of the town should entitle it to. Alderman Jenkin Hill and the Rev. Henry Hughes were again elected unanimously, on Wednesday, to the position of chairman and vice- chairman respectively. Mr. M. H Jones (of the Briton Ferry School Board) occupied the chair pro. tem.

MAESTEG & DISTRICT NOTES AND NEWS. LBY *'GILDAS."j I hope that at Maesteg we shall have a cricket club which will hold its own as well in the world of cricket as our football team have in their own particular sphere. There is a report in this issue of a presentation ceremony in connection with the Lord Jersey Lodge of Ancient Britons, held at the Tunnel Hotel, Blaengwynfi. This society is in a flourishing condition, and I am glad to note that the Lord Jersey Lodge has made a marked improvement during the last six months, having enrolled over 40 new members. This is convincing evidence that the officers at this lodge are no laggards, and if they are all of the same material as their enterprising host and treasurer, they will add another 40 to the roll in « very short time. 1 am pleased to note that our fellow-townsman, Mr. Rees Williams, grocer and confectioner, has f succeeded in carrying off the second prize at the May Day Show at Bridgend, for horse and van in the confectionery class. A shooting competition between Aberavon and Maosteg constabulary took place on the Maesteg range on Friday. Inspector Macdonald was in charge of the Aberavonit°s, wh-i!e the Maesteg contingent was captained by Inspector Rutter. The conditions of the competition were seven rounds at 200, 500 and 600 yards prone, six a side, one sighter at each distance, Bisley regulations. The competition was a very keen one, and the whole ef the competitors displayed considerable skill in musketry. Total aggregate scores— Aberavon, 307 Maesteg, 266 a win for the former by 41 points. The Church Lads' Brigade (Maesieg and Garth Companies) paraded on Tuesday evening, and marched up Neath-road, in the direction of the ranges, for a night attack. They were supplied with caps for their rifles, which had the effect of realism, and what with their bugles and stretchers had quite a military aspect. They are a smart lot of young fellows, quite a credit to their officers, and at the moment I met them coming up the hill I thought it was a column of troops frcm the Front. PRESENTATION AT BLAENGWYNFI. On Thursday evening (last week) an interesting ceremony took place at the Tunnel Hotel, Blaen- gwnfi, in connection with the Lord Jersey Lodge of Ancient Britons (Hen Cymry), when the lodge showed its appreciation of the special services of three memhers-viz., W. H. Jones, W. Williams, and Geo. Michael-by making eafih of these gen- tlemen the recipient of a beautiful emblem of the order. The presentation was made by Mr. Thos. Grey. Mr. Howel John, M.E., manager of Messrs. Pesch's collieries, made a capital chair- man, and, in the course of his address, dwelt upon the numerous advantages derived from benefit societies, and the increased facilities offered by societies at the present time. Messrs. T. Harris W. James, Dd. Edwards, and W. H. Brown (the worthy host) made similar remarks, and an excel- lent evening was spent. The proceedings were interspersed with songs by Messrs. D. Johnson, Thomas Richards, Wm. James, John Jenkins^ Sam Simpson, and others. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

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SALES BY AUCTION. Mr. W. J. REES. Public Hall and Business Premises, at Swansea May 14 Mr. DAVID ROBERTS. Household Furniture, &c., at Swansea May 14 Mr. A. B. DAVIES. Household Furniture, &c., at Gower May 21 Mr. A. S. T. LUCAS. Caswell Bay Hotel, at Swansea May 30 Messrs. WM. GRAHAM, HITCHCOX & Co Patent Fuel Plant, at Newport May 21 Mr. H. ELLIS POOLE. Household Furniture, &c., at Pembrey May 14 & 15

RAILWAY RETURNS. RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY, The following are the traffic returns for the week ending May 5. 1901, as compared with the icorres- ponding week in 1900 1901. 190 No. of Miles open 30 36 Passengers (Local) 2581 i.401 Goods & Minerals. 993 870 Total for the Week 1,577 1,271 18 Weeks!28,145 23.895 Increase this weeJe. i J.6. Increase 18 weeks, Great Western Railway, a decrease of £ 5,830, making an aggregate decrease for 18 weeks of £ 15,950. London and North-Westem Railway, a de- crease of zC5,100, aggregate decrease for 18 weeks, £ 83,481. Barry Railway, ta decrease of £1,504;; increase, 18 weeks, £ 12,669 (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Railwav). Taft Vale Railway, a decrease of £ 896; aggregate decrease, 18 weeks, C367. Brecon and Merthyr Railway, a decrease of £ 356; aggregate decrease for 18 weeks, £ 1,036.

EDUCATION REFORM. CHIEF PROPOSALS OF A NEW BILL. LOCAL OPINION. In the House of Commons on Tuesday night Sir John Gorst introduced on behalf of the Government, a new Education Bill which was read a first time. The measure, as described by the Vice- President of the Board of Education him- self. is a first step towards unity of author- ity in the education of the nation. County Councils and County Boroughs are to be the new educational authorities, act- ing within their own areas, each by means of a committee composed of a majority of their members, and others to be chosen under a scheme which the Government will submit to Parliament. School Boards which cover only two-thirds of England and Wales, and Voluntary schools occupying the other third, are not to be ex- tinguished. but are to continue as managers under the new educational authorities. The educational rate now raised by the Ves- tries and Guardians will be levied by the County Councils. The School Boards and local organisations ''ormed to carry out ed- ucation will be practically managers, spend- ing this money in the manner prescribed by the Education Committee formed out of the county authority. The primary aim will be to give within a certain area the education required by the population. The local authority will devise a. scheme requiring the sanction of the Cen- tral Board of Education constituted last year. "With great reluctance," Sir John Gorst allows women to sit on the Education Com- mittees. Private schools are not to be interfered with, and equally are not to receive public money. The n.ew authorities may empower the School Boards to carry on the Evening Con- tinuation Schools declared illegal by the Cockerton judgment, funds being provided by the County Councils. These schools are not to be interrupted pending the creation of the new authorities, County Councils being empowered to vote' them the necessary funds. A strict conscience clause finds a place in the new plan. The dominant aim of the measure is to se- cure harmony or administration with elas- ticity as to the needs of the population and combination of areas of similar character- istics. It is hoped that local authorities consti- tuted by the measure will ultimately super- vise every form of education, elementary, secondary, and technical. MR. DAVID ROBERTS SAYrS THE MEASURE IS ABSURD. Mr. David Roberts, chair-nan of the Swan- sea School Board, characterised the measure as an absurd one, which will have the effect of making matters even more complicated than they are now. The committee, it is pro- posed to create, will have the School Boards under their thumbs, and the committees will be able to dictate what shall and what shall l'ot be taught. Then the difficulty will arise as to what constitutes elementary education. Th positions will be incongruous and will not he reconcilable. The School Boards will certainly oppose the principle of a Bill tooth and nail which seeks to take away their pow- ers, and give them to committees with co- opted members. A MONSTROUS PROPOSAL. Mr. A. W. Halden, clerk of the Swansea School Board and hon secretary of the Fed- eration of School Boards of South Wales and Monmouthshire, said in an interview "It does seem to me a monstrous thing that a directly elected body, which has been in ex- istence 30 years, should be made subject to a committee which does not, directly at least, represent the ratepayers, and has only been in existence for a short number of years. Ap- patently the Government are going to make he Technical and Intermediate Committees the supreme authority, but I don't see how they will have funds, especially at Swansea, where the rate' at present levied is not now sufficient for present requirements, and I doubt if the proposed increase will prove ade- quate. In the interests of education it might be' better to have only one body, even if it should be the proposed committee, than two as now proposed." WILL CAUSE FRICTION. Priucipal G. S. Turpin. head-master of the Swansea. Intermediate Schools, seen in the absence of the chairman (Mr. Richard Mar- tin) of the Intermediate and Technical Com- mittees. who is away from home, could not favour the proposed dual authorities for the effect would certainly be to cause friction and dissatisfaction. The County Council, ii1 his opinion, should be the controlling educa- tional body. The proposed measure1, how- ever, would not, he thought, affect Wales 11n.eh. The Swansea Intermediate Schools would not be affected in any way whatever, nor would the Swansea Higher Grade, which was now an elementary school. THE VIEWS OF PRINCIPAL SALMON. Principal David Salmon, of the Swansea Training College, interviewed by a repre1- sentative of "The Cambrian," on Thursday, expressed his views as follows:—"The Bill is either too long or too short. It is too long if meant only to remove the difficulties raised by the Cockerton judgment; for that pur- pose there is no need to create nefw authori- ties; it would suffice to pass an Act of one clause making it lawful for the existing au- thorities t ocontinue doing what, until the judges declared to the contrary, everybody, including the Board of Education, thought it had always been lawlul for them to do. On the other hand, the Bill is too short if it is intended to organise secondary education in England. For that purpose, we want some kind of Board; we want a scheme showing what work the Board may do, and how it is to do it; and we want money for the Board to spend. The Bill provdes the Board, it does not provide the. scheme, and beyond a mere1 2d. rate, it does not provide the mCney. If the Bill is passed, only a very short step will be taken towards the organisation of sec- ondary education. "The Bill not only falTs to satisfy our hopes but it also fails to satisfy the expectations raised by the' speech of Sir John Gorst. in introducing it. He gave weighty reasons in favour of having oniy one authority to deal with every grade of education, but instead of creating such an authority, the Bill creates an additional authority to deal with one grade. The new authority will not super- sede or absorb School Boards; it has only just enough power to irritate them. and while it leaves elementary education untouched, its lack of funds will prevent it from render- ing any really effective service to secondary education. "The Government has been considering the question of education for more than five years, and in the last speech o fthe Throne it promised to deal with the subject, and I am disappointed it has not courage to propose a statesmanlike measure, solving the one re- maining difficulty in primary education, bringing order olit of the chaos o fsecondary education, and then combining primary, se- condary, and higher education into a homo- geneous whole."

— [BY OTIS OWN CORRESPONDENT.] NEATH BANKRUPTCY COURT—Thursday [BeforeJMr. Registrar Charles.] Metal Merchant's Failure.—J. G. Bailey, com- mission agent, formerly of Rugby-road, Neath, appeared for his further public examination. In reply to the Official Receiver, he said he had been a traveller and commission agent in the employ of Messrs. Gothard, of Birmingham, metal merchants. Mr. Ingram (Swansea) appeared for the debtor.—The debtor sai t ho had executed a deed of assignment in favour of Mr. Ingram and Mr. Hawkes respecting the £100 which he was to receive frum Messrs. Gothard. What surplus remained was to be handed over tu his (debtor's) wife. He agreed to the assignment on the suggestion of Mr. Hawkes. Mr. Hawkes was his solicitor at the time, and he was entirely in his hands. Messrs. Gothard paid .£100 to Messrs. Davies and Ingram, who distributed the money for the costs whtch they had incurred, and for which they were re-possible. There was a sum of £50 due to Mr. Kuoyle. He now believed that the assignment was part of a plan devised by Mr. Hawkes to get the money into his own hands. Mr. Hawkes cime before Messrs. Davies and Ingram, and he believed there would have been very little left for Mr. Ingram after Mr. Hawkes had finished. The Official Receiver Mr. Hawkes came first, Mr. Ingram second, and then your wife. The Debtor: Yes, bir. Debtor then replied to questions put to him by Mr Hawkes, and admitted that his cash account was incorrect in some respects. The Official Receiver You admit that your account is incorrect to the extent of £28. He warned him as to the consequences if he did not give his evidence better. "It seems to me," added the Official Receiver, that you are trifling with your examination." The Debtor: Pardon nn, I want to give the Court the fullest possible information. Debtor, proceeding, said it was impossible for him to give a correct account, for Mr Hawkes had £97 as the result of the action against Mr Gothard, and he did uot know what Mr Hawkes had p-âd. He (Debtor) had not received any part of tue £100. The Registrar said he'was not satisfied with the way in wmch the account had been made up. The Court ought to know what had become of the £100 paid to Messrs. Ingram, and the £97 re- ceived by Mr Hawkes. An order would be made that the accounts be corrected so as to include these and other minor transactions. If the two gentlemen responsible would not give thu required information he would kuow how to deal with them. Mr HawkesI have sent particulars to Mr Ingram. The Official Receiver I have received an ex- planation from Mr Ingram. The Registrar: That is not what is re- quired. The transaction should be included in thu accounts, which should show clearly all receipts and payments. The case was adjourned. A Bankrupt Publican.—Thomas Henry Bright, formerly of the White Hart?' Inn, presented a statement which showed liabilities £192 12s. 9d., and assets n 1. Cause of failure was stated to be losses incurred in carrying on a bottling beer irade when at the "White Hart" Inu. The examina- tion was closed. VIBIT OF SCIENTISTS TO NEATH. On Tuesday twelve of the members of the Mining Class of the Metallurgical School, South Kensington, accompanied by Dr. J. Stan fioid, visited Neath, and made a thorough inspection of the famous Silica Brink Work-, of Messrs. J. B. Jenkins and Co. Later in the day the party proceeded to the mines, near Giyn Neath, whence the clay is obtained. Major Green and Mrs. Green entertained the visitors to luncheon at the Angel Hotel, Pontneathvauglian. After spending- a thoroughly enjoyable day, for which profuse thinks were given to Major and Mr. Green, the visitors left Neath by night marl lor London. WEDNESDAY'S MARKET. The following were the ruling rates — Best beef, lis. -cows, 9s. 6 i. to 10s. 6d.; sheep (lig;it weight yearlings), 9d.; heavy sheep, 7d. BJd. lamos, lid. to Hid.; calves, 6d. to 8r. pms (heavy), 9s. 6d. to 10s.; lisrht weights, lis. to lis. 6d.; cows and calves, £10 to £14.

PORTEYNON. The sacred cantata, Daughter of Moab," was performed by the Gower United Choir under the conductorship of L'r. Rawlings, at Porteynon Board School on Tuesday, when the solo parts were ably rendered by the following ladies and gentlemen Misses E. Steele, E. Harry, L. Bevan, M. Thomas, and Messrs. G. Gordon and P. Tanner. The second part consisted of solos kci., by Miss L. Beynon, Mr. P. Tanne. and the Messrs. G. Beynon and R. B. van (humourists). Their humour was a positive tonic to those suffering from enui. The chair was taken by Mr. W. George (Schoolmaster), and the proceed- ings were conducted iv a most able manner. The singing throughout the cantata was of an exceptionally high character, and Dr. Rawlings and the choir are to be highly complimented on their excellent renditions.

FUNERAL OF MRS DAVIS, MORRISTON. The interment of Mrs. Mary Davis, widow of the late Mr. David Davis, J.P., Beaufort Works, Morriston, and formerly of Galon Uchaf, Merthyr. took place on Friday after- noon. The body was conveyed from Plas- caedwgan, Clydnch, to Merthyr by the Great W estern Railway. The cortege proceeded to Cefn Cemetery, where the ceremony was per- formed at the church by the Rev. W. Emlyn Jones, and at the grave by the Rev. E. Owen, of Morriston. The mourners were Dr. J. B. Gabe, the Rev. W. Emlyn Jones, and the Rev. E. Owen (Morriston), Messrs. D. C. Phillips, J. D. Phillips, Islwyn Phillips, and M.R. Jones (all nephews from Morriston); Richard Davis, Southerndown; Joseph Da- vis, Cardiff; Frank Davis, Morriston; J. T. Williams, Cwmtillery; and Edward Hop- kins, Bridgend (nephews); E. M. Gregory, Swansea; Daniel Phillips and Henry Cle- ment, Beaufort Works; Willie Price, Mer- thyr; David Thompson, Troedyrhiw; Mr. Stephens (clerk to the Merthyr School Board), Major L. P. Jones, Mr. Christmas Evans, and Mr. J. W. Jones, Galon Uchaf. Mr. George Williams, Glebeland, had charge of the ar- rangements.

LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING- EVENTS. Excursions per G W.R. FRIDAY, May 10 to May 17. Free Cookery Lectures and Gas Exhibition, at the Shaftesbury Hall. MONDAY, May 13. My Friend the Prince" at the Grand Theatre, and during week. Wyllie McCoy Recitals, at the Albert Minor Hall. Thomas A. Edison's Life-size Animated Scenes of Passing Events, at the Albert Hall, and during week. TUESDAY, May 14. Re-opening (after Restoration) of Llanrhidian Parish Church. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, May 21, 22 & 23. Grand Bazaar, in aid of the Royal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, at the Albert Halls. MAY 23. Neath and District Horse Show and Parade- THURSDAY, May 30. Patti Concert, at Gwyn Hall, Neath. JUNE 26 to JULY 1. Royal Agricultural Society of England at Cardiff. Entries, closed; implements, closed; stock, closed post entries. May 1: late entries, May 15; poultry and farm produce, May 1: post entries, May 15. Secretary, Sir Ernest Clarke, 13, Hanover-square, W. MONDAY, July 8. Eisteddfod at Pont-Neath-Vaughan. THURSDAY, Aug. 15. Fifth Annual Exhibition of the Swansea Horti- cultural and Gardeners' Association, at the Swanses Market.

|§gp- WHITSUNTIDE, 1901. At RHYS THOMAS'S, very Choice Selection of the most recent Productions in ARTISTIC MILLINERY. Prices to suit all incomes.- 81, OXFORD-STREET. LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE LIST SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. S.*P. WILLS & SON STOCKBROKERS, 30. WIND STREET, SWANSEA. RAILWAYS. Paid. Ptiou. Stock Xaff Fale Divided Stock 100 70* 7lt Shares RhonddaA Swansea Bay Ord. 10 4 4-t >. Do. 5 p.c." Pref. 10 10 10( Stock Do. Debenture 100 105 109 Sh res Port Talbot By. & Docks Ord. 10 34 4 II 110, 4 p.c. Pref. 10 6 T MISCELLANEOUS, Shares Ben Evans and Co Ords. 1 198 6d 20 xli 11 no. 6 p.c. Pref. 1 228 2U Stock Do. 5 p.c. Deb, 100 105 £ 106t Shares Eeglish Crown Spelter Ord. 1 it if Penrikyb«»r Colliery Oi-ds. lo 7* 7* Stock Swansea Corporation Stock 100 108 110 „ Vo. Har. our 4 p.c. do.. 100 1084 101 Do. GasS p.c. mxUI. do,. 100 115 117 Shares Do. Old Brewery Ord.. 10 9 10 5°* do 6P-C- Pref- 10 9A 10 Do, United Brewery Ord. 10 30 „P°- *}° 6 P-C- Pref. 10 10i 10% „ Weaver and Co. Ord. io 10 io^ .• Do. 6 p.c. Pref. lo Vv 10 BUYERS. Swansea Corporation Stock. Rhondd Railway Ord. and Pref. Swansea and Mumbles Ot-d. and Pref. EujjlMi Crown Spelters. Atlantic Patent Fuels. Ben. Evans and (Jo. Debs., at 1051. Taylor and Co. Shares. Ben. Evans & Co. I'ref., at 22s Gd. Swansea Gas Stock. eEL LEUS. Anderson, Cox & Co Shares. United Brewery Pref., at iOJ. Swansea Harbour Stock. II. H. Vivian & Co. Ben. Evans A' Co. Pref. Ben. Evans & C >. Ords., at 19s 6d xd. Thomas, Evans & Dyer Ord., at lfcs. Jones, Dickinson & Co. Ord«. Weaver & Co. Ord. and Pref. Mumbles Railway Deb. Stock. Local Stock and Share Price List on application S. P. WILLS & SON Swansea TELEGRAMS: "WILLS, SWAN8EA." TELEPHONE No. 184. DAVIES AND BARREB, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA BuYERs.-J:500 Ben. Evans Deb., at 105; 20,) Ben Evans Pref., at 2^s. Od. £,00 Rhondda Deb., at 197 50 Rhondda. Ord.; &:) 0 Swansea Gas Stock- 109 Wassaus, at ai. SELLKRS.—50 Rtnndda Pref.; Capital and Countie* Banks New Allotments and Fractions; £ 400 Swansea Harbour Stocii; 5 MetropoHtan Banks; o Weaver Ord. and Pref. Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113.

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS MARRIAGES. HIRTTON—SLATER.—On the 1-t May, at St. Man's Church. Disley, Eustace Huttou, son of the late James F. Hutton, M.P., of Victoria Park, Manchester, to Beatrice Margaret Leigh, second daughter of Leigh Slater, of Dia ey. Che-hire. NOR Ris-Co URAGE.-OU the 30th April, at the Parish Church. Bolney, Suts-x, John Norris, younger son of Colonel H. C. Norris. of Swacliffe Park, Banbury, to Margaret Louise, elder daugh- ter of Henry Courage, of Gravennurst, Bolney, Sussex. DEATHS. HANCORNE.-On May 5th, at Troedvcoed, Mumbles, tlie residence of her sister-in-law, Sarah, reliut of the late R. H. Hancorne, aged 89 years. CRAWLEY.—On the 3rd May, Anna Cordelia, fourth and only .-urviving daughter of the late Revd. Charles Crawley M A. (formerlv Hon. Canon of Gloucester Cathedral and Vicar of, Hartpury, Co Gloucester), aged 77 years, GREEN.-On the 2nd May, at 28, The Paragon, Bath, Elizabeth, last surviving daughter of the late Peter Green, formerly of Crookham and. Bark- ham, Berta, aged 82 j eara.

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