The Cambrian

AX EXCITiXG JOIRXEY. HIGHLAND EXPRESS ON FIRE. An alarming fire oceuired on the Highland Scotch express which left Inverness for Perth at 3.30 on Friday afternoon. The guard in charge had a narrow escape, his hand- beiug scorched, and four or five dogs were burned to death. Eight or ten bicycles, a large quantity of gamE. and the brake van in the rear of the train were destroyed. The guard, James Shand, of Perth, as the train was approaching Biair Atholl, looked out and saw sparks coming from underneath his van, which was the last vehicle but one. He immediately put on the brake and stopped the train, and on examination it was found that the woodwork of the floor of the van was well on fire. There was not a drop of water about the place, and if the van had been left on the up or rtown lines it would have in- terrupted the traffic, as it could not be re- moved until the fire had burned itself out. So he took it on himself to ask the driver to proceed to Struan. believing that that station could be reached before the fire broke through. While running down Struan Bank at the rate of fifty miles an hour, near the Black Tank, about three miles from Struan, the flames burst through into the van. The fire broke through so .suddenly that he was obliged to take to the outside at once, not even having time to apply the brake. The only thing he could do was to seize his hand- lamp, open the van door, and cling to the handrail while standing on the footboard. Turning on the red light, he endeavoured to attract the driver's attention, but with- out success. He was told later that the smoke from the engine prevented his signals being seen. It was with great difficulty that he managed to hang on, the speed of the I train, which fanned the flames, and the heat and >moke making it almost impossible. One of his hands was scorched, but otherwise he was uninjured. On arriving at Struan the van wa, in a blaze from end to end.

LOCAL WEDDINGS. GIBBINS—SHEPPARD. The marriage of Miss Edith Mary Shep- pard, elder daughter of the late Mr. Osborne Sheppard, J.P., of Glyn Clydach, Neath, and Mr. Edward Joseph Gibbins, second son of Mr. Frederick Joseph Gibbins, of Gilfach House, near Neath, was solemnised on Tues- day, the 8th inst., at St. Philip's Church, Earl's Court, Kensington. The church was prettily decorated with palms and white blos- soms, and the service was choral, the hymns "Lead us, Heavenly Father," and "0, Per- fect Love" being sung by the choir. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmund Broome, vicar of Hurst (uncle of the bride), assisted by the Rev. D. H. Zachary (cousin of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Percival Osborne Sheppard, was attired in a dress of ivory silk, trimmed with old family lace, and a tulle veil and a wreath of orange blossom. Her ornaments were a pearl and turquoise neck- lace and bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom, and she carried a shower bouquet of lilies and white heather. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Margery Sheppard, who wore a dress of white Indian silk, trimmed with lace and insertion, and a black velvet picture hat with feathers. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses, and wore a gold and pearl brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Herbert Gibbins, brother of the bridegroom. After the cere- mony a reception was held a.t 4, West Crom- well-road, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Coote, uncle and aunt of the bride. Among those present were Mrs. Gibbins, Miss Gib- bins, Mr. Herbert Gibbins, Mr. Theodore Gibbins. the Misses Edith and Margaret Sheppard (aunts), Misses Mary and Mar- jory Sheppard, Mr. P. C. Osborne Shep- pard, Mr. P. N. F. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Falconer. Miss F. Falconer, Miss Isabel Fal- coner, Mr. T. Falconer, Mr. Alaric Falconer, Mrs. Ashpitel, Mr. and Mrs. Bowly, Mr. and Mrs. Zachary, Mr. and Mrs. Le Sage, Miss Conte, the Rev. E. Broome, Mr. Gordon Broome, Miss Touch, and Miss Mary Touch. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibbins left for Scotland, where the honey- moon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of green cloth, with toque to match LIST OF PRESENTS. Bridegroom to bride, dressing bag, pearl and turquoise necklace, pendant, and brace- let; bride to bridegroom, cigarette case, pearl and gold pin; Miss E. H. Sheppard, cheque and garnet brooch; Miss M. Sheppard, cheque and garnet necklace; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Coote, gold curb braceles and point lace collar; Miss Coote, silver fish knives and forks, pearl pendant; Mrs. Sheppard, water- colour drawing, silver salt cellars; the Misses Mary and Marjorie Sheppard, silver mustard Pot; Mr. and Mrs. Falconer, gong; Miss F. Falconer, tea cloth; Mr. T. and Mr. A. Falconer, silver buttons; Mr. W. and Mr. J. falconer, and Miss Isabel Falconer, coffee tray; Mr. P. C. Osborne Sheppard, silver oiitter dish and knife, and book on hunting; Mr. E. C. Osborne Sheppard, pearl and tur- quoise brooch; Mr. P. N. F. Sheppard, silver breakfast dish; Mr. S. T. Sheppard, blue china bowl; Captain and Mrs. Sheppard, cheque; Rev. E. and Mr. Gordon Broome, silver salver; Rev. A. and Mrs. Burnet Bur- Qey, Dresden china bowl and flower pots; Mrs. James P. Walker, garnet pendant brooch; Mr. A. Hill-Gray, sapphire ring; General and the Misses Touch, pair silver fern pots; Madame Millere, cheque; the Masters Coote, tea service; Rev. and Mrs. Hutchinson, cake knife; Mrs. Ashpitel, dia- mond and pearl brooch; Mr. Smyth-Osborne, Venetian vase; Miss Rosamond Llewellyn, Eastern embroidery and tea cloth; Miss Bertha Beauchamp, pair of pictures; Miss M. Renwick, silver matchbox; Miss B. Bell, framed picture; Mr. G. Herbert S. Potter, china bowl; Captain and Mrs. E. Courtney Moore, pair cut-glass and silver vases; Lady Hutt, Dresden china tea set; Mrs. Potter, embroidered table centre; Miss A. St. George, silver scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. GiJrge Alexander, painted table centre; Mrs. Parry (Bath), cushion cover; General and Mrs. Mainwaring, silver matchbox; Captain and Mrs. Walter Starkey, Dutch silver pen tray Mrs. Meecham and Miss Grnhb. silver-moan- ted flower vase; Miss Bartlett (Badmiaton House), antique silver matchbox; Miss Rogers, cedar wood box; the Misses C. and E. Jenkins, silver cream jug; Miss Langley, ¡ Benares fern pot; servants at 84, West Cromwell-road, silver crumb scoop; Miss Nora Baird, silver tea knives ;Miss Rowland, silver sauceboat; Miss C. Daldy, teapot, sugar basin, and cream jug; Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Phillipps, table centre; Mr. and Mrs Moore- Gwynn, pair silver candlesticks; the Misses Moore-Gwyn, silver tea caddy; Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Thomas, silver teaspoons; Mrs. Hunter Kent and Mr. H. E. Hunter Kent, French inlaid enamel inkstand and candle- sticks; the Misses Lloyd (Cilybebyll), Lim- erick lace scarf; Mr. Russell Lloyd, umbrella and spirit decanter; Mr. and Mrs. L. Ponti- fex. afternoon tea knives; Mr. B. Branfil, silver matchbox and sovereign case; Mr. and Mrs. L. Waring, Indian silver bon-bon dishes; Lieutenant and Mrs. George Weston Young, silver fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Price, silver mustard pot; Mrs. Price, silver teakettle; Miss Price, Maltese lace d'oylevs and tea cloth; Miss F. Price, pair silver pepper pots; Mr. Charles L. Price, fish carvers; Miss Price, table centre; Miss C. Price pictures; Miss E. R. Price pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Gibbins Gilfach), canteen of table silver and two candelabra; the Misses Gibbins, silver teaspoons and sugar tongs; Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbins, hall barometer; Mrs. Gibbins (Birmingham), fruit spoons; Mr. W. B. Gibbins, twelve framed engra- ings; Mr. Herbert Gibbins, silver sugar bowl and sifter; Mr. Theodore Gibbins, four silver entree dishes, set of dessert knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gibbins, silver toast rack; the Misses C. and H. Gibbins, pair of Worcester jugs; Miss G. M. Gibbins, oak carving; Mr. Cecil Gibbins, silver mustard pot; Miss Bowly, silver mustard pot; Mr. and Mrs. Bowly, silver teapot, cream jug, and sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. Zachary, pair Munich vases; the Rev. D. H. Zachary, pair Chinese candlesticks; Miss Fry, Dresden china inkstand; Mrs. Fox, carved letter-box and stand; Mrs. Charlton, letter rack and stand; Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Le Sage, pair of pewter dishes; Mr. Allan M'Arthur, silver tobacco jar; from the office of the staff, foremen, and employees of the mill department of the Neath Galvanising Works, silver tea tray, coffee-pot, and sugar basin; from the foremen and employees of the finishing department, Neath Galvanising Works, silver salver and sauce boat; from the directors of the Neath Galvanising Works drawing-room ormolu clock, by "Benson," and silver salver; from the Briton Ferry Steel Company, dining- room clock by "Benson"; from the Melyncrythan Chemical Works, silver blot- ing book-case; from the members of the Llangyfelach Hunt, silver inkstand; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thomas, silver vase; Misses R-ich- ardson, silver-gilt flower vase; the Rev. J. L. Thomas (Aberpergwm), ebony and silver pipe rack; Dr. Lewis, case of briar pipes; Mr. and Mrs. F. Edwards, tray and silver pepper-pots; Mrs. David Evans, teapot and jug; Mrs. Arnold, cream jug; servants at Gil- fach House, jam stand; Agnes Jones, sugar basin and tongs Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davies, silver toast rack and butter dish; Mr. F. F. Card, silver bread basket; Mr. J. E. R. Thomas, silver-mounted cigar-case and silver matchbox; Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, jam stand; Mr. H. K. Osborne, silver cigar cut- ter Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lloyd (Cilybebyll), travelling clock; Mrs. Charles Peel, silver buttons; Mr .Hibbert, case of perfumes; Mr. .Tohn Player, fish carvers; Mr. John Bevan (Llaneliy), fish knives and forks ;Mr. R. Young, brass bracket lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Harding; salad bowl; Mis. Kerslake and Mr. John Kerslake, pair of vases; Mr. J. Newall Moore. Miss Lucy Moore, Mr. J. E. D. Moore, cut-glass claret jug. HENEKER JONES. The wedding of Major W. G. Heneker. of the Con naught Rangers and the West African Frontier Force, and Miss Clara Marion Jones, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Jones, of Velindre, Carmarthenshire, and of Mrs. Jones, of 30, Royal-avenue. Chelsea, took place at St. Luke's Church, Chelsea, on Saturday. Though the wedding was a very quid one, a great many friends and relations were present ac tile ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her cousin. Sir John Purcell. wore a dress of white tv.eke-,1 c'epe de chine, with insertions of string-co1 oiired I lace, and yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon, and a snsh of white chiffon fastened with a large paste buckle, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill. She also wore a white beaver hat trimmed with ostrich feathers, and car- ried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. There were no bridesmaids, but the bride was attended by her youngest sister, Miss Dolly Jones, who wore a dress of white cashmere, the skirt strapped with glace silk, and the bolero and wide sleeves edged with heavy string-coloured guipure. She wore a large black picture-hat, and car- ried a bouquet of pink roses and asparagus fern. The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Mr. Studleigh. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Mitchell, and amongst those who followed Major and Mrs. Heneker to the vestry afterwards were the bride's mother, Miss E. Jones and Miss M. Jones (sisters), Sir John Purcell, Miss B. Nevill and Mr. Fred. Hort (cousins), and Mr. George Treherne; also Mr. Charles Hum- phreys and Mrs. Bergheim (cousins of the bridegroom). There was no reception, and the bride and bridegroom left for the South Coast early in the afternoon, the bride wear- ing a black cloth dress strapped with silk. with collar of black silk and guipure lace, a blouse of pale blue tucked satin, and pale blue cloth toque. The presents were very numerous, and the givers included Sir James and Lady Hills-Johnes, Sir John and Lady Purcell, the Misses Williams (Penpont), the Misses Nevill (Fairfield). Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Nevill, Miss B. Nevill, Mrs. Peel, Miss Thomas (Llwynmadoc), Mrs. Bowen Sum- mers, Miss Bowen Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer, Miss Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Elkington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bond, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Lee. and Miss Grace Morris and Mrs. Morris, Miss Morgan Lloyd, Mrs. Gilbert Elliot, Mrs. and Miss Grieve, Miss Grosse, Mrs. Steere, Miss Clarke, Miss Prest. Mrs. Nelder, Miss Hastings, Miss Ethel Browne, and many others.

SWANSEA SOCIETY, LONDON. The Committee of the above have at last completed all details of the organisation, having received better support than they anticipated. They wish to take this oppor- tunity of thanking Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, who has become a life member, subscribing £5 s.; also Sir Geo. Newnes, Bart., M.P., and the Rev. Chancellor Smith, who have become annual subscribers of £1 Is. In order to clear the organisation expense, a fund has been started, and th £ following donations received —Sir Geo. Newnes, Bart., M.P., 10s. 6d.; John J. Jacobs, Esq. (trea- surer), 21s.; Robt. Lee, Esq. (chairman of committee), 10s.; T. Leason Thomas (secre- tary), 10s.; W. W. Howell, Esq., 5s. Other promises also received. The Committee have decided to hold a smoking concert 5on or about Oct. 28. The arrangements are left to a sub-committee, composed of Messrs. Robt. Lee, Trevor Lee. John J. Jacobs, G. C. Chalk, P. Evans, C. W. Dowles, and T. L. Thomas. Although the Society was formed with the primary object of bringing together London residents from Swansea and district, the Committee will have great pleasure in en- rolling any friends from Glamorgan or neigh- bouring counties who care to join; they have already amongst them natives of Newport, Llaneliy, and Carmarthen. Any Swansea friends visiting London would also be welcome at the smoking concert to be held on or about the 28th. The secretary, Mr. T. L. Thomas, 47, Wandsworth Bridge-road, S.W., will sup- ply full particulars, and the visitors can also become associates of the Society by pay- ment of a subscription of 2s. 6d. per annum.

STREET SCENE. Owing to the fusing of a trolley -virp cu the electric tramway system (High-street sec- tion) on Saturday last, a brilliant seen' was witnessed, the street being quite iliumm it-d to puch an extent that a cab-horsc that was passing bolted. There IV?S a slight delay in the car service on this cochoiv.

Memorial Designs of all descriptions, Wedding Bouquets, artistically made to match materials. Speeial value during the summer months from our gardens. Flowers and Ferns in abundance. A large stock of Artificial wreaths.-A. KITLEY & Co., Art Florists, 37, Oxford-street, and Market, Swansea. [01017

WELSH FOOTBALL UNION. The following referees have been appointed to officiate in the undermentioned matches, to be played on Saturday, October 12th, 1901, on the grounds of the first mentioned Pontypool v Penylan-R. Pollock. Neath v Treherbert-Edgfir A. Johns. Ebbw Vale v Blaina-Ack Llewellin. Pontypridd v Caerphilly-C. F. Thornley. Aberavon vMaesteg—Ben Tiley. Newport A v Gloucester A-W. Bright. Mountain Ash v Crumlin-E. W. Stuno. Cwmcarn v Brynmawr-T. Probert. Bridgend v Cardiff Romily-J. B. Williams. Pontnewydd v Monmouth—W. A. Martin. Penarth v Lydney-J. H. Bowen. Pill Harriers v Tredegar—C. W. Alford. Swansea v. Llanelly-J. E Webb. Penygraig v Llwyuypia-J. B. Mathew. Cardiff v Devonport Albion-D. H. Bowen. Cwmbran v Whitchurch- W. Llewellyn. Tenby United v Carmarthen College-

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TO ENCIRCLE BOTHA. Lord Kitchener reports that Featherstonhaugh and Metbuen are moving against Delsirey and Kemp, whose commamios have scattered since their attempt on Kekcwich's camp. Kekewich has recovered, and was to resume his command on Tuesday. Iti Cape Colony, Myburgh's comman- dos are broken up by recent rp^rations nea.r Rhodes, in north-east. Ail commandos ave being closely fol'.owed by our column*, who have been lightiy engaged with them almost daily. COST OF TEE WAR. A Parliamentary paper issued yesterday shows that the gross liabilities of the State, which on March 31st, 1900, amounted to £ 639,160.265, were increased (on balance) in the su -ceeding twelve months to £ 705,723.878, a,, increase of .£66.5:)8.613, Of this increase £59,000.000 was aue to the war. A TERRIBLE: TOTAL. The War Office on Saturday issued a return showing the casualties in South Africa last mouth, and also the total of' our losses since the commencement of the war. The totals for the month of September are: Officers, Men. Killed 20 221 Wounded 42 441 \!i — in" mid nrisoners 14 401 The following return of the British casual- ties from the commencement of the war up to the 30th September shows the following figure- Officers. Men. Killed or died of wounds 548 5,283 Wounded .1.529 .18,032 Mi-sing or prisoner- 365 8,471 Of the 8,836 classed as mining, 354 officers and 3,471 non-commissioned officers and pri- vate- have either been released or have e, caped. The grand total- of killed, wounded, miss- ing, and prisoners are given by the War Office as 2,510 officers and 31,550 non-com- missioned officers and private-. The accidental deaths during the war have been 445. and deaths from disease number 10,293. The total of deaths in South Africa has been 824 officers and 16.648 men. In- valids sent home number 2.439 officers and 55,031 men. The total reported casualties are 75,562. The total reduction of the military forces through the war is 22,289. The difference in the figures is explained by the fact that the great majority of the invalided men have recovered.

TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON. DR. KRAUSE AT BOW STREET. Dr. Krause was on Tuesday once more brought up at Bow-street, charged with high treason and inciting to murder. Prisoner, it was stated by Mr. Muir, was the Public Prosecutor under the late Trans- vaal Republic, and had surrendered Johan- nesburg to Lord Roberts. He obtained 24 hours' armistice from the latter on the plea that street fighting would thereby be saved, but he utilised the time. as he afterwards wrote to Dr. Leyds, in increasing the forces of the Transvaal, and in getting £180,000 sent out of Johannesburg to Pretoria. Per- mission to appear as counsel before the Mili- tary Courts had to be withdrawn from him because he would not take the oath of allegi- ance. When required to travel on military trains he pleaded ill-health, and got away to Europe on parole. Two charges vere now preferred against the accused. In tr.e f-ibt place, the prisoner is alleged to have been guilty of high treason by acting as inter- mediary between the enemy in the field and the Boer agents in Europe, and the prosecu- ting counsel read correspondence stated to havel been exchanged by him with Dr. Leyds on the one side, and the convicted traitor j Broeksina on the other. In this correspond- J ence, it was stated that there was a frequent u» of the »ord "medicine." as I bat tie I wa."Sot at ai;l used. The j4,>q4 charges him with 411CtHbl to the murder of Mr. Douglas Foster. A. tetter reflecting on the moral character of this gentleman lately appeared in the Press. It was signed "A. B. Markham," but. said Mr. Muir, was in reality the work of Krause. who was about that time writing to South Africa suggesting that Mr. Foster should be "shot dead in some lawful way. or otherwise be put out of the way." Ano- ther adjournment was granted to allow of further documents reaching England. Should the Bench consider that the circumstances warrant a committal, the prisoner will be sent to South Africa for trial.

HOOLIGANISM CURE. SUBJECT DISCUSSED BY THE CHURCH CONGRESS. The recent Church Congress at Brighton discussed the questions of social reform in regard to housing of the poor and hooligan- ism. Mr. H. C. Richards, K.C., M.P. was among the speakers, and he regarded the proposal of the London County Council to build cot- tages to accommodate 30,000 people as the first step to municipal Socialism, but that name would not nowadays frighten a Church Congress. Then the debate rebounded to the Hooligan in the hands of the Rev. W. Carli.le, of the Church Army. Mr. Carlile regards the Hooligan an the product of his environ- ment. Thirty thousand of his class infest thp metropolis, robbing thopa, hustling men and women, and snatching purses. His a.verage age is sixteen to twenty-one, and he is often a skilful burglar before then. Son. th- wark, Lambeth. Wormwood Scrubbs, Hox- ton, Whitechapel, and even Westminster, are hot-beds of these social parasites. To over- crowding a,, one of the causes of these nomads Mr. Carlile added the gutter press. "Its re- volting murders, its cowardly suicides, its degrading police and divorce news, its bet- ting odds are backed by penny dreadfuls wjlOse hero is a Hooligan, by blood-curdling tragedies depicted on our hoardings, and by the acting on a thousand stages of our drink- supported sing-songs." Drink and cigarette smoking also contribute to the making of the Hooligan. It should, in Mr. Carlile's opinion, be a, penal offence to supply boys under sixteen with tobacco, and cigarette slots should be prohibited. As remedies he suggested clubs on the model of the Oxford House, but the most widespread national antidote was to be found in the 102 labour homes and agencies of the Church Army. Mr. Carlile had a good word for the Hooligan, who. after all, was only the scum of society's shams and unrealities. We he much below the caddish rowdyism that wrenches knock- ers at Eton and Harrow? The Archbishop of Canterbury said that one of the genera! conclusions to which he had himself arrived was that if you are to remedy the trouble and distress of those who for various reasons had sunk to the lowest stages of society, you must carry these people along with yon. otherwise you can do no- thing for them. Further, he thought that all experience tended to show t4a,t coercive legislation was ineffective. Reverting to the other topic, he declined to use the abominable name which appeared on the paper. There was nothing new in the street ruffian, who in the past had behaved much worse than "he did now. Suppose there were 30,000 among 6,000,000 people, it was only half per cent. Properly trained, t4ege very lads made fine soldiers.

THE COBRA DISCLOSURES. I SOME LESSONS FOR THE ADMIRALTY. Commenting on the remarkable disclosures made regarding the loss of the Cobra the "Telegraph" says:—"This raises some very grave issues for the most careful considera- tion of the Admiralty. Their experts will have to a-k themselves whether, in their eagerness to secure high-speed, they have not imperilled the -trength and stability of vessels of this class. The Cobra was not, it i- true, designed by Whitehall. She was a private venture on the part of her builder-, who constructed her according to their own plans. But she was purchased by the Admiralty after being subjected to the usual tests, and it is also said that she had been materially streng- thened before putting to sea. Be that as it may, she broke in two, and the disaster has naturally made public opinion rather uneasy as to the seaworthiness of of other vessels of similar type. Happily, there has been no parallel to this catastrophe, but time and again destroyers have had to put back to port sadly damaged after encountering heavy seas. These long, snaky boats, light at stem and stern, are packed amidships with all the engines and boilers which can be crowded into them. They only draw about six feet of water, and the plates of their hulls are not a quarter of an inch in thickness. The peril has long been recognised in the Navy, but the risk has been accepted, because to I increase the weight of the hull means an inevitable reduction of speed. The object of the British Admiralty has been to secure the fastest destroyers afloat. That is a laudable ambition, and its achievement worth the acceptance of a certain amount of risk. But acceptance of a certain amount of risk. But this should not, be too great, and ought clearly to fall short of the danger of any recurrence of the Cobra's fate."

] AMERICA CUP RETAINED SHAMROCK BEATEN, BUT NOT DIS- GRACED. OPINIONS ON THE RACES. The last race of the series for the Atuericb Cup has been sailed, and ha- recited in a third consecutive- victory tor the defending yacht: but though Sir Thomas Lipton has again failed in his attempt to "lift" the Cup, he has made a great fight, and has certainly succeeded in sending out the finest challenger thathasyetattemptedto regain the trophy. The three victories of Columbia have been won by such narrow margins of time as80secs. 125 seconds, and 40 seconds; and the winning boat, it is consoling to remember, is such a fine one that even her own designer, Herres- hoff. with every inducement and opportunity given to him. failed to produce another equal to her. So it must be admitted that Sham- rock II.. though beaten, is very far from being disgraced. "Westminster Gazette. SIR THOMAS LIPTON ON HIS DEFEAT. New York, Saturday.—Sir Thomas Lipton, speaking to a Press representative on Sham- rock's defeat, said: "The best boat won. My disappointment at not winning is not so great as my joy would have been had I won. i should have felt better if Shamrock had won at least one race. As to trying again. that's a matter for future consideration. The victory was fair and square and honourable. The result, of cource is distressing to me, but Shamrock is not in disgrace, as to-day's time shows she actually beat Columbia. by 19 seconds." C WILL SHAMROCK AND COLUMBIA CHANGE CREWS F Boston. Saturday.—According to the "Journal," Sir Thomas Lipton says he would gladly agree to the suggestion that both crews should exchange boats for another race, if the Americans consented.—Reuter. The suggestion that the two yachts should change crews and race again, with the object of thoroughly testing both Shamrock's ca- pacity and the skill of the respective crews, is due to the "Daily Express," which on Thursday cabled to the owners of both boats making the proposal. SYCAMORE'S MISTAKE. The "Times" correspondent says that Columbia's victory was mainly due to her sailing the better course on the homeward stretch. She was al-o aided by at least one ] error of judgment on the part of those in charge of Shamrock when the British boat had the weather gauge of her rival. At five minutes past one Shamrock turned to port and crossed Columbia's bows, but she had not got too much to spare. Two minutes later the challenger threw back to starboard, but she had held on a bit too long. She would have done much better if she had thrown round on Columbia's weather-bow instead of on her quarter. This was a great blunder, and the consequences were soon ap- parent. Columbia crept out from under the challenger's lee. and, getting the best of an off-shore breeze, was able to hold a better wind. thus quickly depriving Shamrock of the lead. OTHER OPINIONS. We hope Sir Thomas Lipton will try again. There is an Irish proverb which should en- courage him "The third time's the charm." Shamrock III. may do what her elder sisters failed to do.—"Star." What ought to come home to us most in connection with this competition is the fact that England has been fairly and squarely beaten on her own native element, and been proved inferior in a craft in which her pre- eminence was once indisputable.—"Evening News." SIR '1. T.1PTON DETERMIXl'l TORAV: IT. Th<- •• New York H ;v:Kl'r'fS ?:;fe v'f-v.- •« th Si > I-orn L' ■' ho o' :s '°.'1 -PSI i pd +o i'-i rVc\i pi" — V rr.iv f ir r>>,» t'v t if' thp enn is '<"> jetve i i oni:1 v I nn"1 ii' h.vp it I [ DEATH OF THE AMEER. ANXIETY IN GREAT BRITAIN. A Simla dispatch on Monday says :—Habi- ballah Khan. eldest son of the Ameer, has repoTted to the British Agent at Cabul that the Ameer died last Thursday morning, aftar a brief illness. Sir Lapel Griffin, K.C.S.I., formerly chief political officer in Afghanistan, who is stay- ing at Brighton, states in an interview, that the death of the Ameer is a great loss to England and a matter of some anxiety to this country. Replying to a question touch- ing the new ruler of the country, Sir Lepel said: "There is no reason to believe that his eldest son and acknowledged heir. for whose guidance the autobiography was written, will not follow in his father's footsteps, lie, like Abdur Rahman. understands '-hat Eng- land desires a strong, independent Afghan- istan. and that Russia desires a weak and dependent one. Our Government," con- j tinued Sir Lepel. "should acknowledge the Ameer's chosen successor without a day's delay, and strengthen his position by every means in their power. He will then remain the friend and ally of England as his father ha, so long been. The independent strength of Afghanistan is the best shield of India. Habib Oullah Khan. the eldest son of the late Ameer, is a young man of great capacity, and he has had experience in governing. Nasrullah, the young Prince who visited England, is of little weight or ability." AN IRON RULE. Before the late Ameer was so friendly i towards England, he ruled with a cruel and despotic hand. On one occasion he is re- ported to have sentenced a baker who had sold short weight to be roasted in his own oven. Another instance of barbaiity exhibi- ted a grim humour. A man was brought before him who declared, with much excite- ment,, "The Russians are coming:" "Then," said the Ameer, "you shall be taken to the summit of yonder tower, and shall have no food until you see them arrive." If these were his dealings in ordinary mat- ters, how he treated captured foes may be imagined. "Fazl Khan, the brother of the I rebel Mullah, is said to have been put to torture until he revealed all he knew about the revolt; then his beard was plucked out and boiling oil was poured on his head, until the wretched victim died." Yet this very man ordered a soldier who tiied to shoot him to be spared; but too late, for the fellow had already been cut down. The Spanish Narvaez who told his confessor that he could not forgive his enemies, for he had already killed them, was a prototype of Abdur Rah- man. Few open foes were left in the land. Like people, like ruler. The Afghans are a remarkable race—"nothing finer than their physique, nothing worse than their morals," and until the Ameer had organised a national army only a policy of terror was open to him.

A WELSH RECLUSE. DEATH OF A REMARKABLE FIGURE. A remarkable figure has passed away in the person of John Morris Davies, a farmer, of Llanwern, Manorowen, who was well- j known throughout North Pembrokeshire, and who was found dead at his residence on Saturday morning. Deceased was the owner of a small farm of about 75 acres, but for the last twenty years nothing was done to the farm. The lard became of a wild, rough character, the buildings ruins, and the house unfit for habitation. For over ten years Davies lived alone at his bleak mountain residence. He went about attired in rags the remains of clothes which he had for years tied together with bits of string and laces. his legs encased in straw and hay, whilst he wore no boots, but pieces of wood fastened with string. Many years ago he was involved in serious litigation, which seemed to un- hinge his mind, for he had since suffered from delusion-. Under the impression that people wanted to poison big food, lie lived [ chiefly on tinned goods', and when his pre- discs were opened on Saturday scores of tins were found in the kitchen. He was a brother-in-law to Mr. David. Rees, of Llan- I deloy, a well-known tradesman with an ex- tensive drapery and grocery business. An inquest was held by Mr. Ivor Evans (coroner; on Monday, when a verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned.

NEW LOJAL COMPANIES, LANGE'S ANTHRACITE COLLIERY, LTD. (71,451). This company has just been registered with a capital of £15,000 in £1 shares, to acquire I from E. Lange an agreement of lease between W. B. Rees of the one part, and E. Lange of the other part, for the acquisition of certain i seams of coal, an indenture of lease between R. Williams of the one part and E. Lange of the other part, for the acquisition of cer- tain mines and beds of coal, and an inden- ture of lease made between .1 ane A. Francis of the one part and Edward Lange of the other part. for the acquisition of certain veins of coal, culm, ironstone, etc., with a view thereto to adopt an agreement with E. Lange and H. Wigan, and generally to carry on the business of ironmasters, steel makers, and converters, colliery proprietors, coke manufacturers, miners, smelters, engineers, tinplate makers, ironfounders, etc. The sub- scribers are: E. Lange. 2, Gloucester-place. Swansea, engineer and colliery owner; H. Wigan, Widley Court; Cosham, Hants, gen- tleman; Mrs. J. Wigan, Widley Court. Cos- ham, Hants; W. Cooper, 12, Coleman-street, E.C., bank manager; B. P .Clowes, 12, Ser- geants' Inn, E.C., solicitor; T. Eastman, Northwood Park, Winchester, gentleman; G. Watling, 2. Gloucester-place, Swansea, gen- tleman. No initial public issue. The nam- ber of directors is not to be less than two nor more than four. The first are E. Lange and H.Wigan. Remuneration £100 each per annum; qualification of E. Lange as manag- ing director, 3.000 shares; ordinary quali- fication J6500. Registered by Nye and Co., 12, Sergeants' Inn, B.C. BRYN WORKS, LTD. (71,458). This company has just been registered with a capital of JE20,000, in JE50 shares, to carry on the business of iron, steel, and tinplate manufacturers, iron founders, steel convert- ers, coal masters, colliery proprietors, coke and charcoal manufacturers, tin and wire workers, galvanisers, enamellers, and general contracfon. The subscribers are D. Rich- ards. Pantyffynon, tinplate manufacturer; D. Williams, Gowerton. engineer; T. D. Jones, Glanamman, colliery proprietor; L. N. Powell. Carreg Cennen, Llandilo, gentle- man; J. A. Thomas. West Ccross, Swansea, solicitor; F. R. Phillips, Ynysmeudwy, tin- plate manufacturer. Minimum cash sub- scription. £9,000. The number of directors is not to be less than three nor more than seven. The first are: D. Richards, D. Wil- liams, T. D. Jones, L. N. Powell, and J. A. Thomas. Qualification..61,000. Remunera- tion as fixed by the company. Registered office, Ynysmeudwy, R.S.O., Glamorgan. ABER TINPLATE WORKS, LTD. (71,474). This company has just been registered with a capital of £10,000 in 980 £10 Preference Shares and 200 JEl Ordinary Shares to carry on the business of iron, steel, and tinplate manufacturers, ironfounders, steel convert- ers, manufacturers of iron, steel, and tin- plates, coal masters, colliery proprietors, J coal and charcoal manufacturers, tin and wire workers, galvanisers, enamellers, timber merchants, dealers in ironstone, tin, lead, palm oil, vitriol, metals, minerals, and che- micals, etc. The subscribers are: E. Daniel, Rose Hill, Swansea, mining engineer; .T. Glasbrook, Swansea, colliery proprietor; J. A. Thomas, F. T. Thomas, and T. W. James; qualification, £ 100; remuneration as fixed by the company. Registered by J. T. Lewis, 54, Chancery-lane, London, W.C.

THE HABITUAL DRUNKARD. At a meeting of the General Purposes Com- nittee of the Swansea Corporation on Wed- nesday. Dr. Rawlings proposed that the Cor- pGration should ,eClue five heds for £20 each r°r annum in the Royal Victoria House for The committee adopted Dr. Rawlings' recommendation.

THE LAST REBEL OF WALES. AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY. It fell to the lot of Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, B.C.L., to open the series of free lectures which is so popular a feature in connection with the Swansea Free Library during the winter months. There was a splendid attendance, all eager to learn who might be The last rebel of Wales," which was the subject of the lecture. Mr. Aeron Thomas, M.P., filled the office of chairman, supported by Mr. H. A. Chapman (chairman of the Library Committee), Mr. Thos. Freeman, and others. The lecturer, in introducing his subject, referred to a distinguished Welshman, who had exclaimed, upon bting informed of the title of the lecture, that all Welshmen were rebels while another, who had paid more atten- tion to Welsh politics of to-day than to the Welsh history of the past, thought that he detected a sinister significance in the title—that the lecture would prove to be an appreciation or criticism of the career of Mr. Lloyd George. (Laughter.) Until his discovery by the lecturer on the shelves of the Record Office, absolutely nothing was known of the rebel. For this reason, the lec- turer's boldness in selecting such a subject was more than justified. And, but for an occasional titter when a list of names was rolled out in the best of old Welsh styles, with plenty of Aps in it, or for an occasionsl sign of silent resent- ment on a face here and there when the lecturer would emphasise a note of Welsh national aspira- tion, the account of our "last rebel proved mo t instructive, and very interesting, thanks to some fine touches of the Welshman's imagination, in which the narrative abounded. James ap Gruffydd ap Howel was the name of the rebel. His father lived at Cefncoed, Llanegwad his mother was Sage, the daughter of Thomas ap Gruffyd ap Nicolas, and a sister of Syr Rhys ap Thomas, an ancestor of the Dynevor family. He was twice married and had several children, and probably some of his descendants are still living amongst us. It has not yet been ascertained where he was born nor where he died. The lecturer thought it probable that his birth took place abor.t the year 1490, but he qualified the statement by saying that it was purely a conjecture. Beyond the fact that he was very friendly with some people at Kidwelly before 1530, there is very little on record about this James ap GruifydJ In 1529 a quarrel broke out between LordFerrers—the King's representa- tive in South Wales—and Sir Rhys ap Gruffydd, of Calmarthen-a grandson of Rhys ap Thomas. In those days, Carmarthen was to Wales what Swansea is to-day—the capital. Several i persons were killed, and Rhys and Ferrers were threatening one anotner. However, Rhys was taken prisoner and, eventually, placed in the Tower of London. His relatives, having failed in the attempt to prevent his being taken to London, strove to raise a rebellioa against Ferrers, when James ap Gruffyd ap Howell appeared on the scene, arming his meuat Emlyn's Castle but, James, also, found himself a prisoner in the Tower, where he remained with his nephew till June, 1531, when Rhys was released on bail" and James by payment of £ 562." In September Rhys was again arrested aud im- prisoned for alleged complicity in a treasonable plot at Islington and, in December, 1531, was beheaded on Tower Hill. James, who had gone to Wales, allied himself on the Catholic's side with Queen Catherine of Arragon, who sent him a letter asking him to buy" hobfJies" for him in Ireland. Acting on this hint, James Ap Gruffydd fled to Ireland, thea to Scotland, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Italy his experi- ences in these countries are more fully dealt with in our Welsh column. Through the Chairman, Mr Williams was very heartily thanked for his lecture, and, in acknow- ledging the compliment,he regretted that no writ, r had yet risen in Wales to give permanent literary form to its romances. Scotland hud had its Scott and its Crockett, England its Weyman, and Ireland its Lever, but Wales had not yet given birth to any novelist capable ot any similar achievements. And yet there was not a country in Europe which had so many castles to the square yard as Wales, and each old castle spelt a romance.

SWANSEA QUARTER SESSIONS. A LIGHT CALENDAR. The Michaelmas Quarter Sessions for the borough of Swansea were held last Friday (before his Honour Judge Bowen Rowlands, K.C., the Recorder), Grand Jury. The following gentlemen were sworn in ts the Grand Jury: David Davies, D. Davies, W. E. Auckland, R. Thomas, John Thomas, E. Protheroe, Thomas Fenwick, Thomas I;. Young, R. L. Sails, Bernard Simpson, Geo. Lennard, W. H. Holmes, P. G. lies, Darid Imrie, W. J. Meyler, R. Simpson, G. Upton Strict, and E. H. Siedle. The Charge. In charging the grand jury the Recorder said the calendar was happily light, there being only three charges, and these presented no difficulties. Assessment Appeals Adjourned. Mr. Llewellyn Williams mentioned the assessment appeals of Messrs. Williams, Foster and Company, and Pascoe, Grenfell and Company, and said the notices of appeal were not delivered in time. His Honour directed that the appeals be held over till the next Sessions. Unlawful Wounding. Daniel Lodwig (23), labourer, was indicted for wounding John Beynon, and inflicting grievous hodily harm on him. Mr. Llewellyn Williams prosiecuted and Mr. Lleufer Thomas defended. It appeared that on the night in question prosecutor and his wife were having a row, when defendant interposed, a scuffle ensued, and prosecutor was stabbed. Pro- secutor admitted he was under the influence of drink at the time, and knew little of the affair. Mrs. Beynon said what seemed to originally annoy her husband was a tune she was humming. It was "Where is my wan- dering boy to-night?" (Laughter). Most of the witnesses seemed to have a very confused idea of what occurred, some confessing that they were drunk; but it was proved that prosecutor must have been stabbed twice by someone, and that when arrested, prisoner said, "All right; what I did I did in self- defence." Dr. Hubert Thomas described the wounds, which were on the neck, one being two inches long and right over the main arteries. The defence was that if the defendant did stab prosecutor it was in self- defence, for at the time prosecutor had defendant by the throat, and was strangling him. A verdict of guilty of unlawful wound- ing was returned, and sentence of three months' imprisonment was passed, the Re- corder saying there was no justification or excuse for using the knife. No True Bill. The Grand Jury threw out the bill charging David Evans, a tinworker, with indecently assaulting and beating Naomi Helston on August 15th. N at Guilty. Charles Edwin Richard Adams (20), a shunter, was indicted for breaking and en- tering the warehouse of Horatio Stone, Rut- land-street, and stealing 15 bottles of whisky on September 1st. Mr. Villiers Meager pro- secuted, and Mr. Ivor Bowen defended. Ac- cording to the evidence for the prosecution. it appeared that on the night in question the premises were broken into, access being ) obtained by means of a broken window. This was ascertained the following morning, and in the gutter above the open sky- light were found several bottles of whisky, which the thief had apparently placed there, and a book belonging to prisoner, in which, as a shunter, he had to make entries. There were also signs that whoever had removoo the whisky must have cut himself, for there were traces of blood on the skylight, and counsel pointed out that, strangely enough, defendant when arrested was found to have several cuts on his hands. For the defence Adams went into the witness-box and main- tained that the story he told the police when arrested was true—that on the night in ques- tion he had been set upon by some men; to protect himself he took off his coat, and that when he afterwards put it on again he found that his book and three packets of cigarettes had been abstracted from the pocket. His suggestion was that his assailants must have put the book where it was found. Mr. Ivor Bowen, in his speech for the defence, pointed out that the scratches on defendant's hands could not have caused the flow of blood that saturated the1 frame work of the skylight and the floor as described, and it was evident that the men who attacked him and took his book and cigarettes must have committed the rob- bery. A verdict of not guiit.v wns returned, and defendant was discharged. This was all the business.

NEATH & DISTRICT. NOTES BY WATCHMAN. OXFORD EXTENSION LECTURES. It is gratifying to learn that there is evidence of appreciation of these lectures, and that the start made on Tuesday wef-k fully met the expec- tations of the promoters of the enterprise. Such lectures benefit the town in many directions. It is not unimportant in such an age of frivolitv and emptyness to have something of intellectual tone imparted to the life of our com- munity. My fellow townsfolk have a long list of neglected opportunities to bemoan. It will indeed be delightful to find them in future showing due appreciation of schemes and enterprises designed to lift and help forward the community. The next lectures ot the course will bs delivered at the Gwyn Hall. Neeth, on Tueedav next, after- noon and evening. THE TEMPERANCE MISSION. The great annual Temperance Mission, which in past years has attracted such widespread attention, will doubtless attract crowded audiences to the Gwyn Hall each night of next week. Mr R- A. Williams is of course the honorary seeret- ary of the movement, and this is only another way of saying tha.t the arrangements are of the most complete character. I am told that the Neath Temperance Mission is organised in per- fection, and I am also told that yet another characteristic of the mission in years past has been the convincing lucidity of the speeches delivered. THE MAYOR. Last year the present Mayor of Neath (Coun- cillor L. C Thomas) was a prominent figure un the platform on one of the evenings, when he supported a Bishop, a Dean, and I know not whom. He was not Mayor then, but be is now. As there was a seat reserved for him last year, so I hope there will be one reserved for him this coming week. The seat ought to be reserved for him throughout the week, so that His Worship might feel free to come and go as he pleases. There are some who think it so helps a cause to have the Mayor of the town in full view in connection with it. I have my own opinion on this point, but it is hardly worth disclosing. The Committee will, I hope, not feel annoyed with me for making the sugges- tion in regard to the leseived seat for the Mayor. It would be a graceful recognition of the charm- ing impurtiality of the Mayor in giving his support to movements in the town. The Temperance party have the next claim upon him, and I am in- clined to think he would cheerfully and readily admit this. Thirst.—The lamented George W. Steevens, as my readers will remember, wrote most entertainingly ond instructively on the "Pathology of Thirst." All who have read his description of the thirst experienced in the. Soudan Desert will not soon forget it— I mean the description. Steevens said it was a superb thirst, and if a man could send it in sparklets to London, where it was so much wanted, he would make an enormous fortune. We have, I judge, the same kind of thirst at Neath at election time, but not in sparklets. What is it that makes the so- called free, enlightened and intelligent, not to say conscientious, voters of Neath so thirsty just about the time that they are called upon to elect men to represent them on one or other of the public bodies? Abysmal Thirst. — But the true abysmal thirst asserts itself only at those times when the electors are supposed to perform the duty of electing the best to represent them on the Neath Town Council. Then the gentry who come from the courts and alleys and from elsewhere and are as good as "henny of them," make attempts which, apparently, are ineffectual to slake a thirst which is of the true Soudan Desert—or. to use a more familiar figure, of the genuine limeburners' clock type. Anticipation.—Even the anticipation of an election is sufficient to awaken this parched sensation. For days and nights the "poor hard working-man" (precious little of the worker there is about him, I am inclined to think), strives to bring his clay into plastic condition, so as to receive the right impress from the candidates, who, on their part, are dazzled by the excellencies of the said work- ing man. By election day, the soaked speci- mens of humanity, are maudlin and odorous, with but the vaguest of ideas as to why they are in the world at all. Long before night- fall, most of the streets have in them speci- mens of "staggering humanity." Arm-chair Philosophers.—And such are the people who decide our elections, and the arm- chair philosophers are asses enough to mar- vel that the town does not take longer strides upwards. We are now rightly lauding Al- fred the Saxon King as "The Truth-Teller." Will the truth teller ever come to us in the guise of a seeker after votes? Perhaps he may, but if he does what a surprise it will be. It would take some time to get over the astonishment we should feel if we heard a candidate in clear and unmistakable terms call upon the loafing and soaking portion of the electorate to free themselves once and for all from the beer pot. But that candi- date is coming! [BY OTJP, OWN CORRESPONDENT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the above named Board was held on Thursday. Mr. Hopkin Jones (chairman") presiding. The following were al^o present Mr. E. Bevan (vice-chairman), Rev. Z P. Williamson, Rev. Henry Hushes, Rev. James Edwards, Messrs. J. H. Moore, Rees Jenkins, C. H. Ealden. E. Law, H. P. Charles, Wm. Howell, Richard Davies, C. Y. Pegere, John John. JaR. Preston, D. E. Jones. Dl. Vau?han, D. A David, W. Rice Evans. W. H. David, D. E. Rees. Dr. Jones, H. Walsh, Edward Davies, T. G. Lloyd, W. D. Jones. On the motion of the Chairman a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. and Mrs. E. Evans Bevan, Cadoxton, for giving the children at the Cottage Homes a most enjoyable treat at Porth- cawl. It was reported by the Clerk that Mr. Bevan gave each child a dinner, tea, and a new sixpence. Mr. Bevan expressed his acknowledgments and said it had given Mrs. Bevan and himself great pleasure to make the little ones happy. The Chairman reported upon the proceedings at the Lmgland Bay Poor Law Union Conference, and said that the discussions wove of a most interesting and u-eful character. The Chairman also reported upon his attendance at the Tuber- culous Conference at Cardiff, and referred at snrrif length to the able speech delivered by Dr. Isambanl Owen. It had been pnlarg-c,1 upon by one of the sue i.kor* that, a- leprosy and other fell diseases had be-m driven out of ibis country, so consumption m'trhtbe stamne on4*. When the time arrived for notion it wes honed that the various local rovornieg bo !i ■« would co-operat«. and h° (the Clniirtnan) ad li'.tl.- d..u\>t that they would. BOROUGH POLICE.—Monday. [Before Aid. H. P. Charles, Mr. H. G. Thomas, Councillor Hopkin Morgan, and Mr. F. J. Gibbins. I Drunkenness.—The following were fined for drunkenness: Hannah Jenkins, Tiuman's-court, 10s. and costs. The following were each fined 5s. and costs Mary Burns, Powell's-court; John Creek, Briton Ferry-road, and Sarah Edwards, Castle-street. Case Dismissed.—A charge brought by Ellen Davies, James-street, against James Phillips, of Francis-court, of assault was dismissed. There was no evidence that blows had been struck. ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. At the Neath County Police Court on Monday, before Mr. W. Leyson and Mr. Edward Davies, Levi. Jenkins, haulier, Llansamlet, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and assaulting P.C. Daniel Jones, of Skewen. It was stated by the constable named that the defendant when asked his name refused to give it. Later he said I am Billy Morgan, the Swansea pugilist, and you had better be careful." The constable asked the defendant to accompany him to the police station, whereupon defendant siezed him by the throat, and assaulted him violently. P.C. Jones and P.C. Stonehouse came to the constable's assistance. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness, and IDs. and costs for the assault. In default of payment 14 days' imprisonment. WEDDING. On Tuesday there was solemnised at the Wesleyan Chapel, the marriage of Mr. James George Betts, to Miss Bush, of Neath. The Rev Joseph Short officiated. Miss Hunkin was in her place at the organ, and played the Wedding March" with her accustomed good taste. The happy pair were the recipients of hearty con- gratulations, and of numerous beautiful presents. They left by afternoon express train for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. NEATH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. DIPHTHERIA AT CWMAVON. A meeting of the above named Council was held on Wednesday, Mr. William Howell (chairman) presiding. The following also were present— Messrs. A. S. Gardner (vice-chairman) 0, Jenkins. E. Law, D, Vaughan, John John, E. V. Pegge, E. E. Bevan, Dr. Jones-T. Williams, W. Nice Evans, D. E. Hoskins, Richard Davies, William David, Edward Davies and W. H. Ealden. Dr. Williams (County Medical Officer) pre- sented a report which was read by the Clerk. It stated in reference to the epidemic of diphtheria at Cwmavon that the total number of cases noti- fied during the past four months was not less than 75, and unless the epidemic showed signs im- mediately of abatement it would be advisable to close the schools. Dr. Williams said the Council Inspector had visited the elementary schools on Monday, and found that altogether 50 children were abdent owing to diphtheria. From one affected house two children were attending the boys' schools. Dr Williams proceeded that it appeared to him that the Sanitary Inspector was duing all he could, but the sanitary condition of Cwmavon was most unsatisfactory. He had repeatedly pointed out that a system of sewerage and of sewage disposal, and a more adequate water supply were most urgently needed. Dr Williams suggested that if the Council had any doubt as to some of the cases at Cwmavon being diphtheria they had better have sent the patients' Bwabs to the county laboratory for diagno3i8. After discussion it waR decided to send a copy of the report to the Parochial Committee at Cwmavon, and invite the observations of thut body. A deputatian attended from Pontrhydyfen to ask the Council to extend the present water scheme so as to serve certain parts of Michael- stone Higher. The Council fully discussed the matter, and instructed the Surveyor to visit the place and report fuliy. The deputation expressed its thanks and with- drew. A request was read from the County Medical Officer pointing out that systems of water supply and sewerage were needed at Glyn-Neath and Resolven, and a system of sewerage at Cadoxton, and adequate methods of sewerage disposal at Seven Sisters. The Council instructed the Clerk to reply to the Glamorgan bounty Council stating that the matters named were under consideration, and de- tailing what was being done. Later the Council transacted some routine highway business. WEDNESDAY'S MARKET. A fair amount of business was done at the following rates Best beef, IDs. 6d. to 10s. 9d cows (slow sale), from 7s. to 10s lambs (light), nd. to 8d heavy, 7id mountain sheep, 6d. to 6jd pigs, 10s. 6d. to lis small pigs, scarce cows and calves, £ 12 to £ 15.

MUMBLES. VICTORIA WESLEYAN CHURCH. Bright and pleasing were the harvest thanksgiving services held at the above- named place of worship on Sunday. Bright and pleasing, too, were the customary decora- tions, the ladies of the congregation having evidently devoted a lot of time and patience to the artistic arrangement of the luscious fruits, flowers, plants, and corn supplied fot that purpose. The pulpit and its surround- ings presented a particularly attractive ap- pearance, and a conspicuous feature of the decorations was a large model yacht under full sail. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. T. Darlington (Swansea). In the evening the rostrum was occupied by the Rev. John Morton, the esteemed pastor, who delivered a capital sermon upon the text: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, unless a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die it abideth alone, but if it die it bringeth forth much fruit." Special hymns, and the anthem, "Oh, give thanks unto the Lord," were ex- cellently rendered by the choir (under the leadership of Mr. Fred. Evans), while Miss Nellie Phillips—a sweet-voiced soprano—sang the solos in a very effective manner. Mr. J. Gumming Evans presided at the organ with her usual ability. The attendance through- out the day was highly satisfactory, the seat- ing accommodation being taxed to the ut-nost in the evening. The services were continued on the following (Monday) evening, when Mr. Morton again gave an appropriate dis- course, which was listened to with rapt atten- tion by the congregation. A sale of fruit, etc., subsequently took place, the proceeds going to swell the funds of the Swansea General Hospital.

SALES BY AUCTION. I Messrs. BEYNON, HOLLAND AND CO. Stock, Crops, &c., at Gower Oct. 17 Mr. F. E. TUNBRIDGS. Leasehold Dwelling-houses, at Swansea. Oct. 18 Mr. JOHN FRANCIS. Cattle, &c., at Llandilo Oct. 11 Mr. ARTHUR S. T. LUCAS. Fully-Licensed Pufclic-house & Premises, at Swansea Oct. — Messrs. W. AND S. FREEMAN. Hunters, &c., at Druidstone, Castleton. Oct. 25 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. FRIDAY, Oct. 11 to 16. Edison's Animated Pictures at the Albert Hall. SUNDAY, Oct. 13. United Temperance Mission at Gwyn Hall, Neath, and during the week. MONDAY, Oct. 14. A Night Out" at the Grand Theatre, and during the week.

HIGH WATER in SWANSEA HARBOUR Compiled from Greenwood's Nautica I Almanac, HIGH HEIGHTS NEAREST MIDWAY WATEB princeo{ D'kS. O'k Day of Month G-r'nwicli Wales Dock. 1-tide j-tlde Mean Basin Basin Time. Morn.' Bven.j OILL. CILL, OCT. A.M.] p.m.J p. 1.1 f. i. p. R. r. i. Friday m 5 8 5 32! 2s) 6! 30 7 iA 7 23 1 Saturday.. 12' 5 501 6 7! 30 2j 30 11 24 li 23 5 Sunday 13| 6 26) 6 43 30 (> 3l 5 25 5 23 11 Monday n 14! 6 571 7 ixi 31 :ji 3L 1 25 1 23 7 Tuesday.. ]5, 7 29' 7 41 30 8 30 5 24 5 22 11 Wednesday 16 7 51! 8 b, 30 z, 29 4 23 4 21 10 Thursday.. 17: v8 22 8 36 i9 2 Û 11 21 11 20 I)

RAILWAY RETURNS. RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY, The following are the traffic returns for t e week ending October 6, 1901, as compared with the correa- ponding week in 1900:- 1901. 190J. No. of Miles open 30 30 Passengers (Local) 603 493 Gtaods & Minerals 1,018 87i l'utal for the Week. 1 621 1,364 111. 14 Weeks 27,702 22.663 Increase this ween, X257. increase 14 weeks, £ 5,034. Great Western Railway, an increase of £11,640, aggregate increase, 14 weeks, £ 62,800. London and North-Western Railway, an in- crease of £ 12,833, aggregate decrease for 14 weeks, £48,803. Barry Railway, an increase of £ 2,526; increase, 14 weeks, £22,039 (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Railway). Taff Vale Railway, an increase of £ 770; aggregate increase, 14 weeks, £ 22,702. Brecon and Merthyr Railway, a decrease of £ 66; aggregate increase for 14 weeks, JE203.

LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE LIST SUPPLIED BY S. P. WILLS & SON, STOCKBROKERS, 30, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. RAILWAYS. Paid. Price*. Stock Taff Vale Divided Stock IOu 71 716 Shares Rhondda&Swansea Bay Ord. 10 44 4} Do. 5 p.c. Pref. 10 ll| llg Stock Do. Debenture 100 104 106 Shares Port Talbot Ey, & Docks Ord. 10 4 44 It Do. 4 p.c. Pref. 10 6 61 MISCELLANEOUS. Shares Ben Evans and Co. Ords. 1 19/9 20/3 11 Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 1 22/6 23/- Stock Do. 5 p.c. Deb, 100 106 107 Shares English Crown Spelter Ord. 1 27/6 30/-xd 11 Penrikyber Colliery Oids. 10 7j 71 Stock Swansea Corporation Sj Stock 100 109 112 „ Do. Haroour 4 p.c. do.. 100 102 103 „ Do. Gas 5 p.c. mxm. do.. 100 115 117 Shares Do. Old Brewery Ord.. 10 9 10 It Do. do 6 p.c. Pref. 10 91 91 Do. United Bx-ewery Ord. 1C 10 lot Do. do 6 p.c. Pref. 10 10 10t Weaver and Co. Ord. 10 91 10i Do. 6 p.c. Pref. lo 10 10-; BUYERS. Swansea Harbour 4 p.c. Stocs, at 102J. Ben. Evans 6f Co. 5 p.c. Debs. English Crown Spelter Co, Shares. Taylor and Co. Shares. Ben. Evans & Co. Ord. Shares. H. H. Vivian & Co. Shares. SELLERS. Rhondda Railway Pref. Swansea United Brewery Pref. and Ord. Penrikyber Preference Shares. Weaver Ord. Shares. Mumbles Ry. 4 p.c. Deb. Ben. Evans & Co. 6 p.c. Pref. Shares. Anderson, Cox & Co Shares. Old Brewery Co. Ord. Shares. Local Stock and Share Price List on application S. P. WILLS & SON Swansea. TELEGRAMS: "WILLS, SWANSEA." TELEPHONE No. 184. t DAVIES AND BARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA BUYKRS.— £ 500 Ben. Evans Deh.; 150 English Crown Speliers; 200 Ben. Evans Ordy.; JEaOO Swansea. Harbour Stock; £500 Rhondda R ilway D.b.; 20 London and Provincial Banks; 500 W est African Gold Trusts; 100 Wassau (Gold Coast). SELLERS.—25 Cardiff and Newport Patent Fuel (Arrow Brand) Ld.; 20 Rhondda Railway Pref.; 10 Capital and Counties Ranks 5J Rhundda Railway Ord. Telegrams, "Discretion" Televhone No. 113. C. H. SHAW, STOCK, SHARE & MORTGAGE BROKER, 15, TEMPLE-STREET, SWANSEA. All Classes of Stocks and Shares Bought and Sold at Close Market Prices. [01319

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. Spring.-On Sept. 13th, at Durban, South Africa, the wife of Albert Edward Spring, of a son. MARRIAGES. Trew—Itpllam. Oct. 9fch, at Poole Wesleyan Church, by Rev. W. Nicholson (uncle of bride- groom), assisted by Rev. J. S. Silcox, Thomas Percival, fourth son of Mr. Thomas Trew, of Brenton, Watford, to Constance Ruth, third daughter of Mr. W. Bullam, of Wimborne-road, Poole, Dorset. DEATHS. Davies.—At Durango, Mexico, David Campbell, the second son of Dr. Joseph Davies, Hafod, in his 29th year.