The Cambrian

THE TOBACCO WAR. RIVALRY BETWEEN BRITISH AND AMERICAN TRUSTS. The tobacco war has been, and still is, a combat on paper, but it has now come to a question of ultimatums. Simply stated, the position is this. The Imperial Company offer to their customers £100,000 a year, which is conditional on profits. The American company dangle a bait of the entire profits and a bonus of JE200,000 a year for four years before the eyes of the retailers. And the conditions of the two companies are different. The English combination asks for something like a boycott of any goods other than their own; the American invaders are content with the condition that retailers should give the tobaccos of their company equal advantages with any others. In the tobacco world the general opinion is that the Imperial Company have made a false step, and have done themselves a great deal of harm, which it will take several more circulars to counteract. It has been calcu- lated that a tobacconist with a turnover ot JB50 a week would, at the most sanguine estimate, reap a harvest from their proposal amounting to 4*d. a week. The small to- bacconist, therefore, does not consider the proposal sufficiently dazzling; for it is quite certain that if he does not sell American goods somebody else a few doors off will do so, and take his customers from him. The attitude of the retailers in London may, perhaps, best be summed up in the mixed metaphors of a gentleman who ad- dressed a meeting of the trade held at Ander- ton's Hotel. "Do not let us sell our birth- right for a mess of 'pottage,' but stand firm, shoulder to shoulder, form square, and sing 'Rule Britannia.' The four or five hundred London tobacconists who crowded the room applauded this sentiment, and carried it out as far as they could by singing "Rule Britannia," after they had passed a resolu- tion unanimously to have nothing to do with the Imperial Company's bonus scheme. The circular was denounced as arbitrary and un- English, and at one point of the proceedings three hearty groans were accorded to it. One tobacconist declared that travellers on behalf of the Imperial Company threatened that if the retailers did not sign the agreement they would receive no more goods; another said he was told there was no intention on the p&H of the English Trust to bojCPt^ th-:t if a retailer stocked other goods he «vuld not receive the bonus. A trade unionist remarked that had such a circular been issued by a trade society the officials would have been indicted for conspiracy. Finally a. resolution was adopted in the fol- lowing form: — "That, in the opinion of this meeting, no arrangement will be satisfactory to the re- tailers which does not protect proprietary articles by minimum schedules bearing a profit of 20 per cent. on tobaccos, and 25 per cent. on cigarettes, and we are prepared to I support any 'combine' or individual manu- facturer on this basis. We further pledge ourselves not to tie ourselves in any way to any monopoly." The retailers, naturally enough, have an eve to the main chance. They have too long groaned under the tyranny of packet to- bacco and proprietary articles, as one speaker expressed it, and they are anxious to make as much as possible out of the present situa- tion, when, so to speak, there are severaL bees fighting for the same honeysuckle. A good many of fhose at the meeting thought that the resolution did not go far enough, and so, in. a second one, the Imperial circular was described as a "contemptible document." This wa.s net passed quite unanimously, but if there had been time several other resolu- tions would doubtless have been agreed to. A suggestion was made that some action should be taken with regard to the American company's circular, but on it being pointed out that Ogdens, Limited, were rather fond of issuing circulars, and that it was not certain whether another might not be wait- ing them when they got home, the point was not pressed. If either of the original Trust schemes were generally adopted, the middleman would become extinct, because one of the main conditions of the bonus is that the retailer should deal directly with the com- panies. The wholesale trade Is, therefore, up ill arms. The members held a big meeting at the Three Nuns, Aldgate, and formed themselves into an association for mutual protection. The Imperial Company was specially con- demned. and the American Company re- ceived scarcely less criticism, though the announcement over the telephone from Og- dens, while the meeting was being held, that the bonus might be divided beljween the wholesale and retail dealers did something to soften the asperity with which their original scheme was received. A further meeting will be held on March 26th.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST." CANTATA ON PALM SUNDAY. At the Walter-road Congregational Chapel on Palm Sunday the cantata Cross of Christ (Adams), was excellently given at the evening service by the choir, which had been caiefully trained by the organist and conductor, Mr. J. F. Fricker. It was the first time to render the cantata in Swansea, and at the outset the Pastor (Rev. Evan Jenkins) gave a short discourse on the subject. The piece opened with a short movement for the organ introductory tothehymn, On lofty Qaarantana'sheight." This was followed by the chorus, He shall give His angels," the first portion being sung by tenors and basses in unison, afterwards the full choir joining in some very effective five-part harmony. The next number, "God is faithful," written for soprane solo and chorus, is one of the most melodious in the cantata. The solo was most expressively sung by Mrs. R. T. Dutson, who later on joined Mrs. J. F. Fricker in a charming duet, God will provide," which was preceded by a recitative, Behold the fire and the wood," care- fully sung by Mr. Arthur James. The reci. tative, "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit," was taken by Mr. Arthur Davies in his usual good style: and Mr. W- Hopkin James well the short solos (for tenor) in the same number. The solo, "Behold the Lamb of God," wasi feelingly rendered by Mrs. Fricker and wa.s followed by a fine chorale. Lo, this is our God." "and. chorus, We will be glad and rejoice, which gave the ohoir an oppor- tunity of showing its full strength. Next came a lovely chorus, sung by aito, t"nor. and first and second bass, "Come unto Me," ren- dered with much feeling. The last number of the cantata is a very beautiful setting- of the favounte hymn, Nearer my God to The" Mrs J. F. Fn"ker sang most sweetly the portion set for soprano solo, whilst Mr W A. Davies'^ rioh voice came in with fine effect at the words" though like a wanderer," The choir was well balanced, and throughout gave a sympathetic esdering of the text.

TRADE AND DEFENCE. I IMPORTANT PROPOSALS BY NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIER. Speaking at a banqnet at Wellington, New Zealand, Mr. Seddon, the Premier, said that he had given notice to the Secretary of State for the Colonies of the following matters foi discussion at the conference of Colonial Premiers to be held in Londou in counection with the Coronation Preferential tariff treatment, Imperial reserves, an increase in the strength of the Australasian squadron, an Imperial and Colonial mail service in British ships, permission for the learned and skilled professions to practise in South Africa, ane a triennial conference of Colonial Premiers with Imperial statesmen. Mr. Seddon went on to state that the colony had hurriedly equipped eontingents for ISouth Africa. This would be avoided if a reserve were kept. When the war was over they would have thousands of fully- trained men. He considered that an annual payment of £5 would keep these men in readiness, and they would serve in any portion of the Empire agreed to by the people and Parliament. The capital for the equipment of the men should, he thought, be provided by the mother country. Such a reserve would greatly strengthen the Empire. As regarded the strengthening of the Australasian squadron, the Premier said that the arrangements at present carried out were made twenty years ago. New Zealand paid £21.000 yearly, and he had nerer heard a man object Russia was plainly attempting to get a large sea- board in China, and the Anglo-Japanese Treaty had been made to prevent her from becoming the controlling power in the North Pacific. Tne Japanese navy and the British squadron in Chinese waters would be sufficiently strong to combat her influence. The Australasian squadron had to protect the trade of the Colonies, but some of its cruisers were out of date and would have to be removed and replaced by better vessels. New Zealand, he thought, should contribute to the cost on a population basis. He had also discussed the training of the Maoris for war with General Babington. The difficulty in the past had been the provision of European officers until the Maoris had learned to drill. He was now about to submit a proposal to his colleagues which, if carried, would give the same rights to natives as to whites.

ALIEN IMMIGRATION. ROYAL COMMISSION APPOINTED. Under his Majesty's Royal Sign-Manual," a Commission has been appointed to inquire into the increase of alien immigration into the United Kingdom. It will be presided over by Lord James of Hereford, with whom will be associated Lord Rothschild, the Hon Alfred Lyttleton. K.C-, M.P., Sir Kenelm E. Digby, K.C.B. (Under- Secretary for the Home Department). Major William E. Evans-Gordon, Mr. Henry Normam, M.P., and Mr. William Yallance (Clerk to the Guardians of Whitechapel), any three of whom will form a quorum. The Commissioners are directed to inquire into and report upon— (1) The character and extent of the evils which are attributed to the unrestricted immigra- tion of aliens, especially in the metropolis (2) The measures which have been adopted for the restriction and control of alien immi- gration in foreign countries and in British Colonies and to advise what remedial or precautionary measures it is desirable to adopt in this country having regard to the above matters and to the absence of any statutory power to exclude or expel any individual alien or class of aliens from its borders."

MR. TENNYSON SMITH AGAIN COMING TO WALES. At a meeting of the National Executive of the Temperance Ironsides, held recently at head- quarters, in Liverpool, a special request was made by the Rev. L. Ton Evans that the Society would endeavour to arrange with Mr. Tennyson Smith for another crusade in Wales, as he said many towns were desirous of securing the lecturer's services, and the remarkable success which attended his numerous missions about a year ago is a guarantee for further success. Mr. Tennyson Smith, having expressed his willingness to devote a few months to Wales, it was decided to issue an official circular to Temperance Societies and Free Church Councils intimating the fact.

Coms|}cmkttce. All letters to the Editormust be authenticated with the Kame and address of the writer,not necessarily for publica- tion, butasa juarantee of good faith. We cannot insert letters which have appeared elsewhere nor do tee undertake to return rejected manuscripts. Oureo/umns are open to the inttlhgent discussion oj all questions of an important public nature, but, of course, it is understood that we do not necessarily endorse the views of our Con espondents. DYFATTY FIELD. To the Editor of The Cambrian." Sir,—Will you kindly allow me the use of your columns to utter a strong protest against the intention of the Housing of the Working Classes Committee of the Swansea County Council to erect dwelling houses on Dyvatty Field. As a Trades Unionist I am strongly in favour of municipal dwelling-houses for working-men, and have at heart the welfare of the working-classes as much as any of the Labour representatives on the Council but I emphatically object to the idea of Dyfatty Field being lost to the children and young people of the immediate neighbour- hood as a recreation ground. In the first place, I question the legality of the Housing Committee to erect dwelling-housee on Dyfatty Field. I believe it is about 15 years since the Corporation purchased the gardens which faced the Croft-street houses, built a stone boundary wall, and levelled the field as a recreation ground, and I also believe a sum of money was borrowed from the Local Government Board on this account. This is a point which is worthy of the attention of the chairman of the Parks and Open Spaces Committee (Alderman Spring). If my statement is correct, I question whether Dyfatty Field can be utilized by the Housine Committee. In'' The Cambrian it is stated that Councillors David Davies and Merrells are of opinion that Dyfatty Field serves no useful purpose as an open space. But, if their contention is a logical one, why do they propose to erect an open-air gymnasium in the scheme under contemplation ? The erection of houses will reduce the area for recreation, and is equivalent to caging a bird and calling it freedom As I was born within a stone's-throw of Dyfatty Field and lived there 23 years, I can apeak with authority on the question, and can recall the great rejoicing when Mr. (then Alderman) Thomas of Lan (induced the Corpora- tion to convert Dyfatty Field into a recreation ground. As a lad I (have seen hundreds present watching football and cricket matches, and, if this has transpired in the past, how much more valuable has the ground become during the past 10 years owing to the increase of the immediate population by the building of terraces of houses on the Graig r It is a standing reproach to the Swansea Council that the youngsters have not been afforded encouragement by the provision of an open-air gymnasium. Neither has the field been properly looked after, for when I saw it two years ago it resembled a stone-mason's yard. The nearest open spaces, the Round Top and Brynmelin Park, are unsuitable for recreation by reason of their declivitous nature, whilst the Hafod Field (of slags ") is out of all reason. Take away Dyfatty Field as a recreative place, and you compel young people to walk about two miles to Victoria Park and the Recreation Ground, thereby taking the younger element out ot the sphere of home influence and exposing them to the perils and dangers of Jour public streets, which are 80 productive of the first steps in criminality. As I appreciated the value of Dyfatty Field in my boyhood days as a playground, I now appeal to the public men of my native town to do all in their power to prevent a fine piece of ground being taken from the [young people. Give them every chance to develop muscle and sinew in rational recreation, for Swansea is not too liberally endowed with breathing places" in the upper portion of the town. I trust the local men will rally round my late schoolmaster l(Mr. T. R. Richards, Dyfatty Board Schools), and Iget up a petition for the retention of the field as an open fpace. If the retrograde movement is allowed to pass, I would consider it a grave insult to Swansea's Grand Old Man Mr. Thomas, of Lan, the "Apostle of open spaces and fresh air —a gentleman whose name will ever be cherished by Swansea boys and girls.—Yours 4c., PHILIP EVANS. 1, Cranworth Gardens, Brixton-road, S.W. March 22nd, 1902. —————i — ——

RATING APPEALS. At the Swansea Quarter Sessions on Mon- day the rating appeals of Messrs. Weaver and Co. and the Midland Railway Co. against the Swansea Overseers, were adjourned. That of Messrs. Williams, Fo-ter and Co. was an- uounced as settled. Mr. W. LI. Williams I (instructed by Mr. 0. W. Slater) appeared. tor the appellants, and Mr. Rhys William s (instructed by Mr. T. W. J »mes) rep'.esenttd the respondents.

GLAMORGAN ASSIZES. I FURTHER LOCAL TRIALS. The Glamorgan Assizes were resumed at Cardiff on Friday. SWANSEA MANSLAUGHTER CASE. Mary Ann Gibson (22), was brought up on the Swansea Borough Coroner's inquisi- t tion charged with manslaughter in respect of her child, John Patrick Gibson, aged three weeks. There were other indictments charg- ing her with illtreating and neglecting the child in a manner likely to cause him un- necessary injury and suffering. Mr. Anton Bertram prosecuted, and at the request of his Lordship, Mr. R. Vaughan Williams undertook the case for the defence. The learned counsel, at the outset, objected to the validity of the count, maintaining that the prosecution were not entitled to charge pri- soner with a group of offenses—ill-treatment and neglect--in one count. He further argued that if this point was upheld that it was too late for the prosecution to amend the count. They could only elect between counts; they could not elect between words in the same count. His lordship said that the point taken was so important that he would take time to consider it. He would give his de- cision in the morning. Prisoner was there- fore put back. BRUTAL ASSAULT. Thomas Kinnshan, labourer, was charged with stealing with violence a silver watch and chain, a gold stud, and Is. 6d. from Isaac Williams, at Swansea, on Feb. 14th. Mr. D. Villiers Meager prosecuted, and Mr. Raymond Allen defended. Prosecutor, a young Treherbert collier, said he went to Swansea in search of work. In the evening he made his way to the Travellers' Well, a public-house near Cwmbwrla. He did not quite know the direction. He met prisoner and asked him to show the way. Prisoner said, "I'm a Welshman: come along with me." They walked together until they came to an archway, down which they turned. Prisoner said, "That's the way to the Travel- lers' Well." As witness moved on he was felled by a heavy blow from behind. Kinn- shan proceeded to rifle his pockets, and de- camped with his watch and chain and stud. He lay in the road from 10.30 p.m. until 5 next morning. He was unconscious almost all that time. When taken to the hospital it was found he had received a very severe wound at the back of the head, and that his clothes were saturated with blood. He had been unable to work since the robbery.—John Davies, Messrs. Freedman and Sons' mana- ger at Swansea, deposed to prisoner attempt- ing to pledge prosecutor's watch and chain. and P.C. Ampleby to arresting him. When charged, prisoner replied, "Violence! What? Violence is it?"—Sergt.-Detective Lewis said the spot where the robbery and assault took place is known as Owen's-court, Greenhill, a very low locality. Only one old man lived in the court; it was a likely place for a robbery, and was not on the way to the Travellers' Well.-Dr, Dunlop said he examined Wil- liams on the morning following the robbery. He was in a dazed state and he did not seem to know where he was. The back of his head was covered with clotted blood, there was a lump the size of a pigeon's egg, and a wound an inch and a half long and an inch deep. The wound could have been caused only by great violence. by some blunt instrument, and not by a fall. Prosecutor had not been drinking. Mr. Allen, argued in defence, that prosecutor had been drinking, that he got into a row, and that his watch and chain, etc., were found by prisoner in an outhouse. Prisoner was found guilty, and addressing him, the Commissioner said: "Prisoner, yours is a very bad case. You have been con- victed many times, and most judges would give you the whip. I am not at all sure that I am not doing wrcng in not ordering you to be whipped. I am not going to do that, because I have a great dislike to it. I am going to give you, however, one of the worst punishments you can have-two years' with hard labour. BROTHER V. BROTHER. Llewellyn Davies (36), collier, Glyn Neath, was charged with maliciously wounding his brother David, at Aberdare., Mr. Walter Williams prosecuted, and Mr. Vaughan Wil- liams defended. Prosecutor said that on St. David's Day prisoner visited his mother's house at Hirwain, and used bad language towards the old lady. He (David) interfered, whereupon Llewellyn struck him three times with something sharp on the face, causing some wounds. Prosecutor admitted, in cross-examination, that he had been drinking that day, and prisoner, who was quite sober, give his mother £ 2.—Mrs. Margaret Davies, the mother, was a witness, and she deposed that the prisoner used a table knife to her son David.—Dr. Ieuan H. G. Thomas, Hir- wain, said he saw prosecutor on the follow- ing day. His face was bleeding. There were two wounds on the forehead, and he (witness) stitched them. They were sharp, incised wounds,. and the skin appeared as if torn away, and he (witness) did not think they could have been inflicted with a broken clay pipe. The prisoner gave evidence, and de- nied using bad language to his mother or that the wounds were iflicted with a knife. He had a clay pipe in his hand during the struggle with David, and the injuries might have been caused by that. The jury found the prisoner guilty. The Judge said the assault was a most aggravated one, and pri- soner was sentenced to nine months' im- prisonment with hard labour. GLYNCORRWG CASE. Fredk. Jones (30), fireman, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing, on the 6th of March, a quantity of brass fittings, of the value of £25, the property of the Great Western Railway Company, at Glyncorrwg. Mr. Ivor Bowen appeared for the prosecution. There was a previous conviction against the pri- soner, who was now sentenced to six months' imprisonment with nard labour. The business of these Assizes was resumed, at Cardiff on Tuesday morning. SWANSEA CHILD NEGLECTING CASE. Mary Ann Gibson (22), Swansea, who on Saturday last was found guilty of unlawfully and wilfully neglecting her child, aged three weeks, came up for sentence. His Loidship said he was sorry to state that from j he information before him he could not btlp fearing that this again was a case reany which, to a large extent, had arisen from the same cause that was the cause of so mu<h misery as well as crime. Prisoner bad been in the habit of drinking to excess, and cen- victed no less than 19 times on th.tt charge, whilst in 1898 she was convicted of unlawful wounding and sentenced to six months' .Tc- prisonment. His Lordship did not know whether it was much good expressing any hopes, but he did earnestly trust that pri- soner—yet only a girl of 22-would turn over a new leaf and try, at any rate, to abstain from drink. He sentenced her to five months' imprisonment.

THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. WHERE TO GO. It is to be hoped there will be a change in the weather during the next twenty four hours or so, for at the time of writing the cli- matic conditions are anything but favourable for holiday-making. Given fine weather, there is no doubt the various railway excur- sions announced in our last issue will be well patronised, and that crowds of pleasure- seekers will leave Swansea for different parts of the kingdom, while it is equally probable that there will be a large influx of visitors to the town and its environs. The chief local attractions during the Easter holidays will in. clude the football matches at St. Helen's and the performances of the Dandy Fifth" at the Grand Theatre, Singleton-street. On Saturday the "All Whites" will cross swords with Hartlepool Old Boys, while on Easter Monday and Tuesday tbe visitors announced are Rockcliffe and the Barbarians."

RAILWAY RETURNS. RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY Ttie follow nsr are the trnfflc returns for th* week endinz March 23, 1902, as compared with the corres- ponding; week in 19M 1902. 1901. No. "f Miles open 30 so ».rS^,i f.oi-sU 467 4'"7 Goods & Mineral F. ,215 1,041 rotal for the WWk 1,682 1,528 12 Weeks 19,656 18 1-'7 iui-rease this ww«, £ U-4. iBctsese 12 wefhs. jB1.5:9. Taif Vale Railway, an increase of £ 1,939 grir.pnrate decrease, 12 weeks, £ 1,829. Bre.on and Merfhyr Railway, a decrease of S25 ag-gregate increase for 12 weeks, JE357.

SWANSEA QUARTER SESSIONS. LIGHT CALENDER FOR THE RECOR- DER TO DEAL WITH. Three prisoners, charged with two offences, comprised the calendar before his Honour Judge W. Bowen Rowlands, K.C., sitting as Recorder at the Easter Quarter Sessions for the County Borough of Swansea, which opened at the Guildhall on Monday morn- ing. THE GRAND JURY. The Grand Jury were sworn in by the Clerk of the Peace (Mr. John Thomas), as follows: Aid. E. G. Protheroe (foreman), Messrs. Edward Auckland, John Bennett, F. E. Carr, T. T. Corker, W. Edwards, F. C. Eddershaw, J. Rees Evans, Evan Griffiths, John Harvey, Daniel Jones, J. B. Jenkins, T. H. Kibbler, Daniel Lloyd, John Lewis, W. H. Mill, Geo. H. Mayou, J. B. Pritchard, and J. Thomas. THE CHARGE. The learned Recorder referred with gratifi- cation to the fact of so many grand jurors being present to assist in the administration of justice, and also to the lightness of the calendar, which he remarked was a matter for congratulation. One of the two cases was that of an alleged indecent assault upon a little girl, aged 11 years, by two boys of the ages of 14 and 15 years. The boys were said to be of great respectability, but the little girl was alleged to be unreliable, while the only evidence would seem to be that of a woman who had formed her judgment by reading similar cases in the newspapers. NO TRUE BILL. As was to have been expected, after the Recorder'^ observations, the Grand Jury threw out the bill charging Edward Cowley and vv. John Edwards, boys (on bail) with an indecent assault upon a little girl named Elizabeth Davies. When the announcement was made the Recorder smiled his approval of the finding. A SINGULAR CASE. Wm. Hewitt Thornbull (26), on bail, tra- velling draper, was indicted for feloniously stealing seven ledger-books of accounts, the property of Adam Mathews, on Feb. 4th, at Swansea. The true bill in the case was, so said the foreman of the Grand Jury, found by a "majority of the jurymen." Mr. Rhys Williams (instructed by Messrs. Viner Lee- der and Morris) prosecuted, and Mr. L. M. Richards (instructed by Mr. R. T. Leyson) defended. Mr. Rhys Williams stated that the prose- cutor (Adam Mathews) was a credit draper, and that the prisoner for two years and a half travelled for him. Towards the end of last year prisoner intimated that his relatives proposed setting him up in business, and therefore he desired to leave a.bout Christ- mastime. Prosecutor persuaded him, how- ever, to remain in his employ, and offered to sell him the round that he was then tra- velling. The price was postponed, and sub- sequently it was arranged to go into this point on Feb. 4th. This was done, and the sale price was found to be a little over £1,000. The prosecutor and prisoner, after allowing for bad debts and the value of county court debts, agreed upon a figure, and then Mr. Mathews intimated that there would have to be the usual 10 Per cent. deposit. Prisoner objected to pay any de- posit, and the negotiations were broken 0ff. Prisoner went away and prosecutor then sent to ask whether he intended travelling his round in the afternoon. The reply Was "No," that he (prisoner) intended travelling for himself. A solicitor's letter to the pro- secutor followed, and in the evening prisoner turned up, apologised for what he termed his "rash act," which, he added, was done in a fit of temper, and asked what advance of wages prosecutor would give him if he continued travelling his round? Prosccutor said that that would be a matter of con- sideration after the treatment he had re- ceived. Prosecutor afterwards beckoned to him to come to a room upstairs, and directly he (Mr. Mathews) had turned his back, pri- soner went to the pigeon-hole where the ledgers relating to his round were kept, took them and carried them off. He returned shortly afterwards without them, told Mr, Mathews he had taken the books, and added that he proposed applying for an injunction restraining prosecutor from interfering with the round. Prosecutor afterwards took out a summons for larceny, and he was then served with a writ from the prisoner for injunction, and damages were also claimed for wrongful interference. The Recorder intimated that he should have thought ,the proper remedy for the prosecutor was an action for detenue whether prisoner got the books in his possession rightfully or wrongfully. Mr. Richards: Certainly. Mr. Williams: But we can prove that he has been collecting debts. Mr. Richards; But that is a matter of account, sir. The Recorder observed that prisoner was so far impressed with the validity of his supposed contract that he actually took out a writ for an injunction. Mr. Richards added that the solicitor's letter advised him that he had a contract. Mr. Williams asked that prosecutor might be called. Adam Mathews, of Aberdeen House, Crad- dock-street, the prosecutor, was called, and he said that after prisoner had told him that he had taken the books, he said, "And! I defy you to take them from me; and if you dare to travel them I will apply aa injunction against you to restrain you. The Recorder: Doesn't that conclude the case, Mr. Williams? Mr. Williams: I think not, sir. The Recorder thought prisoner's conduct looked like an assertion of right. Counsel desired that prosecutor should go on with the evidence, and Mr. Mathews thei stated that he sent for a policeman- The Recorder: What! After the man had your books under a claim of right? Prosecutor replied in the affirmative, and added that two detectives also came- The Recorder: Good gracious! What for? Prosecutor: To get him arrested. The Recorder: After he had taken what he thought were his books, defied you to get them from him, and after he had been to a solicitor and threatened you with an injunc- tion? Prosecutor: Yes, sir. The Recorder: You never demanded them back? Prosecutor: Oh, yes, I asked for them back,, and he said, "I defy you to take them from me." The Recorder: He said he had a right to them? Prosecutor: Yes. The Recorder: Well, if detectives are to be called in in this way, all I can say is there will be more detectives required in the king- dom. The foreman of the jury, interposing, said that the jury were agreed that a charge of theft could not be sustained. The Recorder concurred, and said it was a subject for a civil enquiry. Mr. Richards was permitted to read the letter of Mr. Ley.son referred to, and this threatened a writ for injunction ''with regard to your (prosecutor's) refusal to carry out your agreement to sell him (prisoner) his round." Mr. Rhys Williams explained that prosecu- tor was a layman, and might not be sup- posed to understand the law in the matter. The Recorder: Yes, but he is a man of commercial pursuits. However, I will Bay no more. Prisoner was discharged.

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SWANSEA SOCIETY IN LONDON. PROPOSED SOUTH WALIAN ORGANISATION. The members of the Swansea Society met on Saturday last at the Haunch of Venison, Bell Yard, Fleet-etreet, for the purpose of discussing the proposed alteration in the name of the Society. The chair was taken by Mr. John J. j Jacobs, treasurer; among those who supported him being Messrs. H. Morton Hedley, C. W. Bowie. W W, Howell, Fred Morgan, A. W. Davies, Phil Evans, R. Lee, T. Lee, J. Walters, J. R. Long, Syd Jenkins, and others. Owing to a slight indisposition Mr. T. Lcason Thomas, the esteemed hon. sec., was unable to be present. At an interval in the programme, the following resolution, on the recommenlatian of the committee, was submitted— That the members of the Swansea Society (London) present at this meeting consent to the alteration of the title of their organisation to Glamorgan or South Walian Society.' The Chairman, having read the resolution, said he thought it very desirable that the scope of the Society should be increased, but ho was of opinion that it would be best to enlarge it so as to include Glamorganshire. If they called it the Glamorganshire" there would be no fear of its overlapping any other organisation. If, on the other band, they called it the South Walian" they might be the subject of serious adverse criticism. He then read a letter from Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, who, while not being opposed to the alteration in the name, desired to remain neutral in the matter until he had heard the opinions of the members. Mr. Hedley proposed that, the title of the Society be changed to "Glamorgan." He felt sure that if they took that step they would never regret it. It was a bigger thing, but there could only be one result-ultimate success. If they remained the Swansea Society they would never have a permanent rendezvous, a building where they would be able to meet at any time of the day, and up to a certain time at night. Cardiff might be a little sore at first—(laughter) —but he was sure they would soon come in and help to make it a great thing. He would like to propose that that alteration be made forthwith. (Loud applause.) Mr. Fred Morgan seconded Mr. Hedley's resolution. Personally, he said, he was strongly in favour of the resolution, but he should like to hear, if possible, the opinion of everyone in the room on the subject. Mr. Phil Evans supported the resolution. If the name was changed to the Glamorgan Society," he thought u good many Cardiff men would join, who would not care to join the Swansea Society. He believed there was a greater work before an organisation of that character. He had been told that 99 per cent. of the Welshmen who came to London managed to keep on top. He quite believed that, but he thought they should take jolly good care that the other 1 per cent. did not go under. (Applause.) He thought it would be a very good thing for the Society and its members if they called it the Glamorgan Sooiety." (Applause.) Mr. A. W. Davies had been one of those who had at first thought that the Society should stick to its old name. Now, however, they had a large number of members and a good balance in band, and he thought they were well advised in enlarging the Society to include Glamorganshire. He quite agreed witn the previous speakers, that they would extend the Society and give it a wider scope as the "Glamorgan Society." Mr. Bowlesdon asked whether the name "Glamorgan Society" would clash with any other organisation in London. The Chairman replied that enquiries had been made, and they found that it would not clash in any way with another society. The Chairman having suggested that the Society be called the Glamorganshire," the resolution was put in its amended form and carried unanimously, amid loud applause. The Chairman then said he thought they had done the right thing, as they did not exist for amusement only. but to be a benefit to the Welshmen who came to reside in London. In his opinion all the necessary details might well be left in the hands of the Committee, and he would suggest that the co-operation of the mayors of Glamorgan be sought. The alteration would entail a lot of work, but he xenew they would put their shoulder to the wheel. He thought they had to congratulate themselves on having formed such a useful Society. He then read a letter from Mr Syd Webster containing the very excellent euggeation that certain dis- tricts of London be allotted to certain members, who would be responsible for the whipping in of all Welshmen in their respective districts. A letter was also read from Mrs Daniel F. Sugrue thanking the members of the Sooiety for their vote of condolence passed at the previous meeting. This part of the business having been con- cluded, Mr Phil Evana proposed the following resolution: "That this meeting of the Swansea Society (London) strongly deplores the intention of the Housing of the Working Clashes Com- mittee of the Swansea Coun*v Council to erect dweDing-housea on Dyfatty Field, and respect- fully requesb the Swansea County Council to maintain the resolution passed some years ago, to convert Dyfatty Field into a recreation ground. Speaking to the resolution, Mr Evans said his attention had been called to the action of the Housing Committee by a report he had seen that morning in the" Cambrian." He proceeded to give a history of the Dyfatty Field, and pleaded "earnestly on behalf of the children in the neigh- bourhood, who, if this field were taken from them, would be compelled to play in the streets. Since Mr Thomas, of Lan, had become too old to champion the cause of open spaces, he said, no one seemed to care about it. A recreation ground in that part of the town was an absolute necessity, and he hoped if the Society passed the resolution it would have some effect on the committee. In seconding the resolution, the Chairman said he thought that resolution gave practical evid- ence of the use of the Society. On being put, the resolution "was carried unanimously. The Chairman next proposed that Mr. Hedley be elected a member of the committee. He waa quite sure. he said, they would greatly gain by his experience and ability. He had expressed his willingness to serve. Mr. Fred Morgan, in seconding, said they could not have a more valuable acquisition to the com- mittee. (Applause.) Mr. Hedley wa.s subsequently elected amid cheers, and the musical programme was continued. Among those who contributed were Mr. Meurig James, R.A.M., who sang Lohr's Two Little Irish Songs," and an English song, "When dull care" in his customary excellent style, and re- sponded to an encore with "Simon the Cellarer" Mr. Cyril Davies, who, in splendid voice, gave "NitaGitana." "The Sailor's Grave," and, as an encore, "The Honeysuckle aud the Bee"; Mr. Ted Jenkins, who, despite a severe cold, was heard to advantage in ,4 True till Death"; Mr. Geo. Thomas, whose singing of Watson's Samoa and The Toilers was well received. Mr. W. H. Terril recited Leigh Hunt's The Slave and the Lions" and The Man with one Hair," nnd gave a humorous reading entitled The Juggleton Scientific Club," his contribu- tions coming in for a large share of the applause; Mr. Fred Morgan's recitation Henry V's charge to his Soldiers was also very well received Mr. H. M Hedley gave a laughable musieal sketch, and Mr. Syd Jenkins sang a humorous song Because I happened to be there Mr Will Kemp (Dan Leno, junior) gave "Will he" and "Bertie in love." Mr Harry Young was responsible for a couple of good humorous songs, and Messrs Young and Livette gavt a well-executed banio duet, "Maypole Polka." Mr H. S. Jones (Ap Caeralaw) made a brilliant accompanist. The meeting terminated with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau and God Save the King."

FUNERAL OF A SWANSEA ARCHITECT. On Saturday afternoon the remains of Mr. W. W. Williams, Sybil Villa, Clydach, were buried in the graveyard of Salem Chapel, Llangyfelach. Mr. Williams was one of the leading architects of Swansea, and district, having designed a. great number of religious edifices in Swansea, and Swansea Vallev, From 400 to 500 people attended, including a large number of ministers, and there were between 30 and 40 carriages in all. The coffin was of elaborately mounted oak, and bore the inscription: "William Watkin Williams, died March 10, aged 38 years." The coaches were filled as follows: -1, Messrs. Watkin Williams and Daniel Williams (father and brother; 2, Mr. Watkin Williams (brother), Mr. Williams (cousin), and his wife; 3, Revs. Evans, Morris, Lewis, and Jones (Lampeter); 4, Miss Maggie Lewis, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. E. Davies (nurses); 5, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Jones, Mrs. Thomas (nurses); 6, Mrs. Jones (Trebanos), Mrs. Jones (Carpenters Arms, Clydach), and Mrs. T. Davies (nurses). The next carriage contained the three under- takers. The service was conducted by the Revs. T. V. Evans, Clydach, and W. Grif- fiths, Calfaria Chapel, assisted by the Rev. Rees Lirwisj Craigcefnparc, and the Rev. Thos. Thomas, Siloh, Landorevj At the graveside, Dr. Gomer Lewis and others spoke highly of the characterl of Mr. Williams, and of his abilities as an architect. He had, he said, left behind him many beautiful monu- ments that would stand for generations in the chapels he had designed.

"FASHION NOTES [By MESSRS. BBN EVANS AND Co., LIMITED SWANSBA.1 We are not now-a-day s so hopelessly dependent upon the fiat of our milliners, for it needs compar- atively little experience, and only a reasonable amount of expense to enable us to evolve at home a smart piece of headgear. One can pick up really up-to-date shapes made of fancifully woven straw which need little trimming, and such garni- ture as is necessary can be easily obtained, whether it be flowers, ribbons, or feathers, ready to be lightly tacked to the bat or toque by a few firm stitches. There is a marked tendency in all departments of millinery to display a cache-peigne whether of velvet ribbon or lace. In the former instance the ribbon vsry often falls in long ends down the back. There is something rather un English about this mode which will prevent it becoming universally popular we fancy, for it is only given to a few to wear such a style with complete success. It only requires a certain amount of originality for one to achieve a decided triumph in tbe world of millinery to-day, as in some of the greatest salons the somewhat exorditant prices demanded are not for the value of the materials employed in the con- struction of the "creation but because it evinces the perfection of good taste while exploiting the newest modes. Therefore, the girl possessed of clever finge. s and observant eyes need never be otherwise than smartly hatted for quite a small outlay- It is always an easy matter for deft fingers with some faculty for millinery to produce a good replica of one of the new spring model hats which greet and charm us on every side. There is a tendency to make our toilette from top to toe one harmony of colour, but there are some people who find a contrasting note necessary to the suc- cess of their tout ensemble," while it undoubt- edly strikes a chord of individuality which has: a certain fascination all its own. The floral turban or marquise toques expressed in flowers or tinted foliage are expressly adapted to prove becoming to a petit lady, while the all-black picture hat of large dimensions is undoubtedly designed for the more stately damsels. A short, stout woman should never attempt one of these striking large hats, and the unwise who do 80 will only derive the poor satisfaction of knowlng that they serve as an object lesson in the use and abuse of things. One of the prettiest fancies of the hour is a blouse composed of alternate strips of "chine" ribbon and insertion. The effect is extremely charming, and one of the advautagesof this mode is that simplicity of style is necessary for its success, as any attempt at fussiness will detract rather than add to the elegance. In summer, we are told, some of the most fascinating gowns will be designed after this style, the ribbons being seamed in at the waist to give the desired slenderness, while the foot of the skirt consists of a deep, shaped, lace flounce. A toilette of this description requires, of course, a pretty under-dress, and, therefore, owing to the diffi- culties of its construction in the graduating of the lace and ribbon and the consequent expense, the mode is certain to have a considerable amount of exclusiveness.

THE ROYAL JUBILEE METAL EXCHANGE (INCORPORATED). SWANSEA, Tuesday, Mar. 25,1902. PIG IRON.—The market for pig iron has been steady all through the week, notwithstanding that there is for the moment a cessation in buying for con-uumption, bst regular deliveries are being made on accounts of contracts made, it is stated, for several months ahead. The price of Scotch leaves off to-day 6d. per ton higher than our last report, Middlesboro also is 5d. per ton better, while hematite remains unaltered. The shipments all round are heavy, and are in excess of the corresponding period last year, and shewing a decrease in the stocks of Scotch and hematite. STEEL SCRAP.—There is a lesser demand for steel scrap, the works appearing to be well covered for some time ahead; the price for shearings is easier in sympathy, and the figures sold at some time ago are not to be realised to- day. FINISHED IRON AND STEEL.-There is nothing new to report in this branch of trade. Most of the works are fully employed, but fresh orders are not coming in quite so freely. TINPLATES.—The shipments continue to be in excess of the receipts from the works, shewing a further depletion in stocks at the warehouses. The quotations given below are being fully realised, and makers are well sold for some months forward. The reports from America shew that the boom still continues, and that prices are still forging upwards through the production being short of the demand. PIG IRON.—Glasgow warrants, 52s 9il, 52- LOd. MIDDLESBORO'.—No. 3. 46s 10d, 46s lOld, other numbers in proportion. HKMATITB.—Warrants. 59s 6A for mixed numbers, f.o.b., Cumberland according to brand. WELSH HEMATITE.— WELSH BARS.— £ 6 2s 6d to £ 6 5s. Angles, &c.,at usual extras, f.o.t at works. SHEET IRON.— £ 8 5s Od to R8 15s 01, f.o.t. at works. STPIKL RAILS.—Heavy sections, £ 5 5s0dto R5 7s 6d light do., 16 7s 6d to JE77s6d, f.o.t.; sleepers, angles, channels, &c., according to section and specification. STEEL SHEETS.— £ 8 5s Od to £ 8 15a Od, with tbe usual extras for the higher gauges. BESSEMER STEEL.—Tinplate bars, X5 2s 6d. to E5 5s. SIEMENS TINPLATE BARS.—Best. £ 5 5a to lb 7s 6d. All delivered in the district, nett cash. TINPLATES.—Makers' quotations for Bessemer steel coke, 14a Od to 14s 3d; Siemens (coke finish) 14s 3d to 14s 6d ternes, per double box, 28 by 20 C., 26s Od, 27s Od, to 28s 31s best charcoal, 15s 6d to 16s 6d, according to finish of brand; wasters, 6d to Is per box less than primes. Odd sizes, usual extras. All delivered in Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea; cash, less 3 and 1 per cent. Big sheets for galvanisms, 6x3 x 30 gauge,per ton, f.o.t., £11 5s Od. to JEll 10s Finished Blackplate, jell 10s Od to JEll 12s 6d. The Swansea Harbour Trustees have furnished the following official return of tinplates reoeived from the works, shipped, and in stock Week ending Last week. Corresponding Mar. 22, 1902. week last year. Boxes. Boxes. Boxes. Received 53.773 68998 43,575 Shipped 84.418 77,333 62,813 In stock 73,584 104,229 85,579 COPPER.—Chili bars, X51 17s 6d to £51158 Od BLOCK TIN.— £ 11610s Od to E114 58 Od. SPELTER.— £ 17 10s Od. LEAD, English, £1112s 6d; Spanish, JE11 89 9d. per telegram received on 'Change ANTHRACITE COAL.-Fiuest hand-picked malt- ing, 20s Od to 21s Od second quality hand-picked malting, 16s Od to 16s 6d; best large, according to quality and selection, 13s 6d to 14s 3d red vein or similar large, 118 9d to 12s 6d rubbly culm, per ton, 5s 6d to 5s 9d. All delivered f.o.b. I" Swansea, cash 30 days, less 2J per cent. STEAM COALS.—Large, 13s 6d to 14s 6d second quality do., 12s Od to 12s 9d; bunkers, according to quality, 9s 6d to 10s Od; small, 6s 9d to 7s 3d per ton, delivered f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 21 per cent. BITUMINOUS COALS.—Large (No. 3 Rhondda) 15s Od to 15s 6d thro' coals, 13s Od to 13s 6d small, 10s Od to 10s 6d; Large (No. 2 Rhondda),12s Odto 12s 3d; delivered f.o.b.Swansea. cash 30 days, less 21 per cent. COKE.-Best foundry, 20s to 21s Od; furnace, 15s Od to 15s 6d per ton, f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 2t per cent. PATENT FUEL.-14s 6d to 15s 6d. IRON ORES.—Tafna (per Nay lor, Benson and Co.), 15s Qd. Rubio, 14s Od per ton, ex-ship; cash, 30 days. PITWOOD.-17s 3d to 17s 6d per ton into trucks, nett, cash 30 days.

CHESHIRE REPOSITORY. CREWE. Frank Lloyd, Nettall and Co., will hold their Great Spring Sale of 700 horses on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 9th, 10th and 11th, when prizes to the amount of £ 50 will be awarded, including champion Cup, value 10 guineas, and two value 5 guineas each. This is -One of the best Sales of the year, buyers attending from London and all the large provincial towns, sea-side resorts, and coaching gentlemen. The entries close Tuesday's Post next, direct to the Auctioneers.

SWANSEA HOSPITAL. Tho secretary (Mr. W. D. Hughes) of the Hospital begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contributions:- The employes of Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Col- liery, 913 13s.; employes Pacific atent Fuel Co £ 5 Os. Id.; employes British Mannes- mann Tube Co., £ 3 12s. 9d.; employes Elba. Steel Works, £3 16s. 9d.; employes Crown Spelter Co., Cl3 13s. 6d.; employes Midland Railway (traffic department), Swansea, El 2s. 6d. and £1 3s.; employes Weaver and Co., L2 9s. Id.; employes Parry and Rocke (com- pany gave half, £23 lis. 2d.; hospital box at Parry and Rocke, 2s. 7d.; hospital box at Mr. McHole, 2d.; Bethel C.M. Chapel, Pon- el tycymmer, £ 1 ls.; Congregational Chapel, Ffaldaubrenin, £ 5 5s.; Zoar Welsh Congre- gational Chapel, £1 la-

NEATH & DISTRICT 1 NOTES BY "WATCHMAN." A WARNING. Last week I ventured to offer some observa- tions in reference to the recent presentation smoking concert at Melyncrythan. The presentation was not so noticeable, so I am assured, as was the flattery and the smoke. There is, however, a serious side to this kind of thin?. The Neath Town Councillors of to-day have perhaps got over their very natural aversion to the smoking concert function; and with some amount of cheerfulness attend whenever and wherever they are summoned. I say summoned because that word invited would scarcely be suitable in application to the demand made for the attendance of our repre- sentatives at gatherings of the smoking concert section of the working men of our community. It is of vital importance that these smoking should be taught that men giving much of their days to the service of the town should not also have inroads made upon what they have a right to regard as their leisure, and at the very least the invitations, to turn to a euphemism for the moment, might be deferred until the smokers learn to consume their own smoke. The Working Men's Club must cease to be an alma mater for public representatives, and Town Councillors and others must not be expected to graduate at smoking concerts. THE SCHOOLMASTER ABROAD. There is a sense, and an important one too in which it may be said that the school- master is nut abroad. The schoolmasters of Neath have given excellent proof that they are not abroad vh-n impelled by a considera- tion of their own interests, they make a statement with the object of securino- an improvement ot t-ieir own position. Proof has recently been given the Neath School Board, so I am told, that our schoolrnastel's- headmasters and assistants—can make state- ments of claiuia which are models of concise- ness and directness. On Tuesday last the assistant masters had their say, and gained much credit. Theirs is a ease, though, in which they would rather have cash than credit. Let them hope on. Perhaps the cash is to come. DEATH OF A COLLIER. On Tuesday afternoon a roadman named Morgan Thomas, whose home was at Brick House, Seven Sisters, was at work under- ground at the Seven Sisters Colliery when a journey of trams descending a slant became derailed, and Thomas was crushed to death. PALM SUNDAY. The beautiful custom of bedecking the graves with flowers was as in past years generally observed in the Neath district. Heavy rain fell on Sunday morning, and caused much discomfort to those who made early visits to their burying grounds. The walks in the neighbourhood were forsaken on Sunday afternoon, large numbers wending their way to Llantwit and other cemeteries. Many ot the floral tributes were most ex- quisite. On enquiry being made it was ascertained that some of the choicest were supplied by the famous florist, Mr. William Treseder, of Cardiff. WEDNESDAY'S MARKET. There was a large attendance at Neath Fair on Wednesday. A satisfactory amount of business was done at the following figures:- Best beef, 10s. lOd.; inferior, 5d. to 5!d.; light sheep, 9d.; heavy, 7d. to 8§d.; bacon pigs, 10a„; porkers, 11s. calves, 7|d. to8d.; cows and calves, £10 to £16; store cattle (two year old's), to jElO yearlings, £6 to JE8; horses (a good supply)—strong cobs, £20 to £30 j good carters, £30 to JE50 yearlings, £6 to £10.

BURltY PORT AND DISTRICT. [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PEMBREY PARISH COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Free Library on Saturday. Mr. Dd. Williams presided, and there were also present: W. Howell, Thos. Williams, Jno. James Williams, Daniel Rees, Robert Lewis, Thos. Thomas, Jno. David, E. Williams (overseer), and the Deputy- Clerk (Mr. Frank Davies).—The Chairman proposed, and Jno. James Williams seconded, that a new stone bridge be erected over the brook at the furnace, and the motion was carried, and the Burry Port members were authorised to make all the arrangements without delay.—This was the only business of public interest. SHOCKING BURNING FATALITY. On Friday Maggie Thomas, a servant in the employ of Mr. Clutten, Elkington-road, was melting some beeswax and turpentine, when, by some means, her dress took fire, and she was terribly burned about the body, death resulting on Sunday morning. An inquest was held on Monday, and a verdict of accidental death was returned. A MUSICAL TREAT. The annual concert of Jerusalem Chapel was held on Tuesday evening, and long before the time for commencing the spacious chapel of Jerusalem (the largest in the district) was crammed to its utmost capacity. The singers engaged for the occasion were: Soprano, Madame Eleanor Jones-Hudson, A.R.A.M. bass, Mr John Sandbrook, A.R.A.M. violinist, Mr Mark Jenkins organist, Mr W. T- R°^f and the choir, under the leadership of Mr i ran* King, A.C., also sang several choruses. At was a magnificent concert, and everybody was delighted with the really excellent singing both of the choir and the artistes. PRESENTATION.! On Sunday afternoon Mr. Frank King, A.C., the talented young conductor otJ erusalem Chapel was presented by the choir wit a nandsome Gold Mounted Baton vajne £ 3 3s., ana a Hymn Book value 10s. 6d., as tokens of the respect with which he is held by the ohoristers. The presentation was made by Mr. David Bugnes, Colliery Manager, Furnace, in a very speech. I trust that the young conductor will have long life, and that he and his choir will do tneir utmost to bring con- gregational singmg as near perfection as it is possible. ?ngAa! a grand choir under his leadership, tne beBt I believe in Carmarthen- shire, .and one that has been highly trained by the gifted musician, Councillor Jas. Owen. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese administered the rite of confirmation at St. Mary's Church, Barry Port, ton Monday afternoon. Fifty-two candidates were presented, the larger number being males. The Vicar ot the Parish acted as Chaplain to the Bishop, and read the preface. A GALLANT LIFEBOATMAN. On Saturday evening, at the Neptune Hotel, Mr Whitfield Martin, late coxwain of the Pembrey lifeboat, was presented by the inhabitants of the district with a valuable gold watch and albert, and a eertificate by the institution, as a mark of their respect for his long and faithful services as coxwain. Mr Northmore Jones presided over a large company, and spoke very highly of Mr Martin's services. Mrs Jones, in a very pretty little speech, made the presentation. TESTIMONIAL TO SERGEANT MORGAN. On Wednesday Sergeant Phillip Morgan, who has had charge of the police arrangement here for many years, was presented by his many friends with a handsome testimonial on his retirement from the force, after a service of 28 years. The testimonial took the form of a gold watch and chain, and a silver tea and coffee service, value JE30, all suitably engraved. The chair was taken by D. E. Edwards, Esq., and the following contributed to a very enjoyable evening Miss S. A. Stephens, Miss Ramsway, Mr. George Erasmus, Mr. Jno. Williams, J. Burry Morse, Erie R. Lewis, D. R. John, Miss Roderick, D. Burry Walters, A.L.C.M., while duties of accompanists were admirably filled by Mrs. A. Levenia, Thomas Brown, and Dr. W. Brostor- Brostar.

CWMIVOR, ANNUAL EISEDDFOD. The annual Eisteddfod in above place was held on .T,he favourable state of the weather helped materially to make the eisteddfod the success it proved A capital chairman was toii p on of Mr. John Davies, Llwynhebog, who.by his ready Monrr™ and fact managed to keep the auchenee taTlSdted?worthy of the Welsh eiatoddfod. [ His excellent address at the opening of the Eis. teddfod made a great impression. The adjudicators were—Music, Rev. Huh Davies, G.T.S-C. (" Pencerdd Maelor "), a gentle, man well known in the musical world. Prose, Mr. James, Llwyncelyn, Llandilo. Prize Bags, Miss Morris, assistant-mistress at Cwmivor School. It may be said that the three adjudi- cators did their work ccnscientiously-theill ad- judication being very lucid and concise. Miss Morris, in particular, came in for special praise for the minute adjudication she gave on the bags. The accompanist was Mr. J. Harries-Thomas, whose capabilities in this capacity elicited the praise of the adjudicator. The Principal feature of the Eisteddfod was the chIef. choral competition, the test being Fy nyddiau a ddartuant fel mwg (H. Davies). Two choirs entered, viz., Llangadock and Cwmivor. After an excellent competition, the latter, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Harries-Thomas, was declared the winner. In the juvenile choir com- petition only one entered, viz., theCwmivor Board School Choir (conductor, Mr. J. Harries-Thomas). The test piece was, 0 na bawn inau fel llygad y dydd." The adjudicator, in the course of his remarks, said that although there was no com- petition it would have been hard, indeed, to sur- pass the excellence of this the only choir. Among the minor competitions were- 1. Wythawd, Blodeuyn bach wyf fi mewn gardd." Two parties (led by Mr. T. I. Griffiths, Llandilo, and Mr. D. Evans, Manordilo, respec- tively), competed, and a/foer some excellent sing- ing. the prize was divided. 2. Pedwarawd, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon." Only one party entered, the Llandilo, and received the prize. 3. Unawvi i blaiit dan 10 oed; goreu, Willie Davies, Golden Grove. 4. Deuawd i blant dan 16 oed laf, Annie a Mary Thomas 2il, G. a L. Davies. 5. Unawd i blant dan 16 oed, laf, A. Thomas 2il, L. Davies. 6. Darllen sol-ffa ar y pryd, lat, G. Davies 2il, D. J. Evans. 7. Ear test, rhanwvd y wobr rbwng G Davies a Jos. Morgans. 8. Soprano solo, "Y gardotes fach," G. Davies, Cwmivor 9 Adroddiad, J. Thomas, Railway Stores. 10. Adrodd Salm exxxiii, rhan- wyd rhwng J. Williams a W. Davies. 11. Am y prize bag goreu, laf, Miss Morris, Penybank 2il, Misri Hughes Manordilo. Great praise is due to Mr. James Evans, Coach and Hor,es," for the excellent manner in which he carried out his duties as a secretary, who was ably assisted by Mr. David Davies, Cwmivor (Chairman of tne Committee), and Mr. David Evans, Tyrisaf.

IN SPRING, Summer, Autumn and Winter ROSE'S LIME JUICE Cordial stands unrivalled as a delicious, wholesome a ild refreshing beverage. In cold weather, mixed witli hot water, it sup- plies a delightful drink for all occasions, prevent- ing ciiilla and purifying the blood. SALES BY AUCTION. T Messrs. JAMES AND JAMES. Leasehold Iron and Brass Foundry, Forire I ana Pingineering Works, at Swansea April 8 Messrs. LLOYD & THOMAS. Freehold Residence at Warberth April 3 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. I Excursions per R. & S.B.Ry. EASTER MONDAY, Mar. 31. "The Dandy Fifth" at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. Llangadock Annual Races. THURSDAY, April 3. Annual Bazaar, in aid of the Swansea Orphan Home, at the Albert Halls. THURSDAY, April 10. Performance of "The Messiah" at Bethel Chapel, Britonferry. FRIDAY, April 11. Annual Meeting of the Swansea Welsh Society. APRIL 23, 24, 25 and 26. Performance of "Patience by the Swansea Amateur Operatic Society. WHIT-MONDAY, May 19. Pony Races, Brass Band and Timbering Contests, at Llandovery. LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE LIST SUPPLIED BY S. P. WILLS & SON, STOCKBROKERS, 30, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. B4.ILWAYS. Paid. Prices. Stock laff Vale Divided stock lw 70& 71 Shares Rhondda* Swansea Bay Ord. 10 4¡- 5 Do. 6p.c.Fref. 10 10* llxd Stock Do. Debenture 100 107 109 Shares Port Talbot By. A Bocks Ord. 10 32 A „ Do. 4 p.c. Pref. 10 5) 8 MISOELLANBOUS. Shares Ben Evans and Co. Ords. 1 21/6 22/- „ Do, 6 p.c. Pref. 1 23/- 24/- Stock Do, 5 p.c. Deb, 100 106 107 • Shares English Crown Spelter Ord. 1 22/6 25/- Penrikyber Colliery Ords. 10 71 7. Stock BwanaeaCorporatiou 31 Stock 100 110 112 DO, HarIJour 4 p.c. do.. 100 104 105 „ Do. Ges5 p.c. mxm. do.. 100 113 114 Shares Do. Old Brewery Ord.. 10 9 10 „ Do. do 6 p.c. Pref. 10 9{ 9i „ Do, United Brewery Ord. 10 10 lOj „ Do. do 6 px. Pref. 10 10 10| „ Weaver and Co. Ord. 10 92 lOtxd Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 10 10 l0|zd BUYBK8. Ben Evans Ordy, at 21s. 7¡d. Swansea Corporation Stock. Port Talbot Ords. and Pref. Rhondda Railway Ords. jei.500 Swansea Harbour stock. Anderson, Cox & Co. Shares. Weaver Ordy. Rbondda Railway Co. Debs. Ben. Evans.* Co. 5 P-c- Debs., Prefs. and Ords, Mumbles Ry. Co. Ords. Taylor and Co. Shares. SELLERS. Capital and Counties Banks. B. H. Vivian & Co. Shares at 2s. 3d. Swansea Gas Co. 5 p.c. Stock. Swansea United Brewery Pref. Shares. Humbles Railway Co. 4 p-C< Debs. Swansea Old Brewery Ord. and Pref. Buyers and Sellers of Imperiai Tobacco Debt. or pref. shares for cash or special settlement. Local Stock and Share Prioe List on application. S. P. WILLS & SON, Swansea. TELEGRAMS: "WILLS, SWASSEA. TELEPHONE No. 184. DAVIES AND BAREEB STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA BTJTEES.— £ 500 Ben Evans Deb.; jei,000 Rhondda Railway Deb.; dEMO Swansea Harbour Stock; £ 500 Imperial Tobacco Deb,; 10 Lloyds Banks. BELLERS.-Rhoudda Railway Pref., £3)0 Buckley Brewery Deb.; 10 Capital and Counties Baoksl Buyers and Sellers of the Imperial Tobacco Com- pany Preference Shares and Debenture Stock. Close Prices in South African Mines. Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone 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. Monies ready to Advance on Mortgags of Property. BUYERS.—Weaver's Ordinary Shares; Ben. Evana Debenture; Swansea Harbour Stock,

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. John.—On 25th March, 1902, at 13, The Promenade, Swansea, the wife of T. Edgar John, of a son. James.—On the 24th inst., at Kuxley, [Foot's Cray, Kent, the wife of J. Stanley James, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. SH,VER WEDDING. Jenkins-Hill.-On 25th March, 1877, at All Saints' Church, London, by licence, by the Rev. Joseph Cooper (Yi12,ar)> Mr. David Jenkins (chief officer, barqoe iiinily Waters," of Swansea), son of Mr. PaTld Jenkins, Hafod, to Miss Lilly Hill, daughter of Mr. Thomas Hill, both OT Swansea. Silver wedding. DEATHS. Bees. At Manselton, Swansea, on Lady-Day, Margaret, the beloved wife of John Rees, for- merly of Ystalyfera Iron Co. and De-la-Beche- atreet, in her 81st year. To be buried at Cruglas, Good Friday, 1 p.m. No flowers. IN MEMORIAM. Harries.—In loving memory of Evan Clifford, the dearly-beloved son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Harries, of Welfield House, George-street, Swan- sea, who departed this life on March 22nd, 1897, aged 4 years and 3 months. Oh for the touch of a loving hand, And the sound of a voice that is still."

Memorial Designs of all descriptions, Wedciing Bouquets, artistically made to match materials. Special 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. r01017 Printed and Published Of DAVID ROBERTS, at the office, No. 58, Wind-street, -wansea, in the County of CHamorgan.—'F&JVAI, Mar. 28,1902.