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4* I SWANSEA JOTTINGS, f SWANSEA CEMETERY INTERMENTS. Swansea Burial Board met on Tuesday, !A.ld. Protlieroe presiding. In the last month interments numbered 60, as against 53 last year. The interments for the nine months of the present year were 528. as against 460 last year. Fees amounted to JB54 19s. 6d., as against £46 7s. 6d. RHONDDA RAILWAY RECEIPTS In the Aveeik ending, October 4th, the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway receipts totalled JS615 for passengers, against J3584 in 1902. and £1.233 for goods, against. £1,345 in 1902. the respective totals being £1.848. against JE1929. There has been an increase in 14 weeks of £1,260. SWANSEA LUNACY MAGISTRATES. A meeting of the Swansea magistrates was held on Monday to appoint, Lunacy Commis- sioners for the purpose of exercising powers tinder section 10 of the Lunacy Act. The gentlemen elected were Messrs. Rd. Martin. W. H. Edwards. Simon Goldberg, Wm. Thomas, J. W. Jones, Win. Law, Wm. Lloyd. and Joseph Hall. -+-+- SWANSEA MASON SUSTAINS A CUT ON THE HEAD. Arthur Ace (42), mason, Catherine-street, Swansea, employed at the Millbrook Foundry, Landore. was working on the roof of the build- ing on Saturday morning, when a ladder he was working upon slipped, and he fell a dis- tance of fifteen feet, sustaining a severe cut to the head. lIe was taken to the Swansea Hospital. SWANSEA TRADERS HEROIC WORE. The Den Hugo, a veil-known trader be- tween Huelva and Swansea Bay. has, accord- ing to a report in the "La Provincia." been instrumental in saving the lives of fourteen men, forming the crews of two Spanish fishing vessels, outside the bar of Huelva. The Don Hugo's lifeboat was launched in a very heavy pea. The conduct of the crew is highly eulo- gized throughout the port. MORRISTON CONFERENCE. At Tuesday's meeting of the Swansea Town Council meeting, a letter was read from Mr. A. R. Lewis. Morris-ton, asking for a granA of J620 towards entertaining the delegates who would attend the convention of Young people's Christian Union of South Wales, to be held at Morriston on October 15th. Mr. jl>. W. Jones and Aid. Evans contended tha.t the Council had adopted the principle of leav- ing such matters to the Mayor and not. give inonetxTy grants, and it was resolved to ivfer the letter to his Worship. VALUABLE WASTE LAND" IN THE MARKET. At Tuesday's meeting of the Oysterinouth Council the Clerk read a letted' from the Tramways and Light Railways Estates Co., stating they were willing to meet the Council in any endeavour to improve the district, and Were prepared to sell the waste ground at the Dunns for £5,500. Mr. Slater said that if the Council could possibly conic to an arrange- ment with the company by which the whole, or a portion of the land might be p: es rved for the public, it was the Council's duty to make an arrangement. Were the ground built upon, the seaview of all the houses from the Wesleyan Chapel to the Southend Post Office woulu be obscured. The matter was referred to the Works Committee. SWANSEA HOUSES "SALE." Messrs Jno. E. Harvey and Sons offered for sale at the Mackwortli Hotel, Swansea, on Tuesday, the following eleven leasehold dwelling properties (vendor's solicitors being Messrs. Aerun Thomas and Co.) :—Lot 1. ('Coiiinsby House"). No. 11. Gorse-'ane, -weekly rental, lis., withdrawn at £320. Lot 2, No. 12 ("Moseley House"'), in the same street; Lot 3. No. 13 ("Gwladys House"); Lot 14 ("Halford House"). were all with- .drawi .'it £ 390 each. Lot 5. "Brvn Villi," rpi< mds-crescent., was also withdrawn at £5?. the auctioneer deploring the lack of perspicacity on the part of those present. No. 47. Oic: ard-street, was not bid for No. 48. was withdrawn at JE150. The last lot, Nos. 1, 2. 3, and 4. Hill-street, was with- drawn at £390, having an aggregate weekly rental of 19s. 6d. DEA) H OF MR. J. C. HOWELL. We have to record the deatli at his resid- ence, Penrhyn House, Graig, Swansea, of Mr. John C.cdwallader Howell, for thirty years relieving officer under the Swan-ej Board of Guardians, but who retired on superannuation three years ago. He was the onb- son of the well-known Divine, Rev. David Howell, first pastor of Trinity, Park- street. WeMi Methodist Chapel. Mr. John C. Howell himself, was one of the founders of the Welsh cause at Cruglas. and senior dcason. He was a staunch teetotaler and an earnest christian. He was also one of the tir-t promoters of th? Rechabite order iri the town, and a tiustee of the same for many vears. He leaves a. widow and four-sonsard <me daughter toniourn his loss. He was in- terred, with his father, at Cruglas C lrapel Burial (hound. "n Thursday. SWANSEA NURSING ASSOCIATION. At the monthly meeting of the Swansea District Nursing Association, it was moved by Lady Llewelyn, and seconded by Mrs. E. Davies and carried unanimously, that i ho thanks of the committee be riven to ail ladies and gentlemen who helped to make the cafe eliaiitant at Llwynderw a successs. Also to the following :—Messivs. C. Note and Sons for the admission tickets, printed free of charge to Mr. W. Edwards for paint- ing and presenting the banner for the en- trance gate to Messrs. Batcup, D. Evans and Co., Gale, Leaker, Marks. Maypole Dairy Co., .Tomes, Dickinson and Co.. Kardoma i Cafe, Sherring and Mussard, Taylor and Co Piekard (Argyle-street). Packard (Brynymor) Adams. Diyden, Harding, Scourfield {] ,;( n. dore). for gifts in kind also to Messrs. J; Evans and Co., and Messrs. Banfieid and Seldon for merely nominal charges, and to the local newspaper offices for their kind con- sideration and help. SWAN?;EA EX-UNION OFFICIAL. We have to reo >rd the death at his resi- dence, Penrhvn House. Swansea, of Mr. J. Cadwallader Howell .for thirty years relieving officer under the Swansea Guardians, but who retired on superannuation three or four vears aio. Deceased had only returned from it. holiday in France on Sunday week, and on the Friday following complained of feeling more than usually unwell. death occurring at tin minutes past four on Saturday afternoon, m the piesencv of his wife and son. :1r. Howell, who was 69 year*; of age, leaves a widow and live children—-three married sons, o:it single, and one married daughter. DeL ceased's" father was the renowned Welsh pieach"r the Rev. David Howell, first pastor o! Trinity, Park-street, and Mr. J. C. Howell nimsclf was senior deacon at Crug-glas Chapel, where the interment will take .place oil Thursday. "Deatli is supposed to hiave been due to he a it enlargement, and deceased had been attended by Dr. Rawlings. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. J. C. HOWELL. SWANSEA. The funeral of the late Mr. J. CadWI¡ll<1,dcr Howell, for many years relieving officer under tne Swaif-ea Guardians, took place at Crug- glas churchyard, on Thursday afternoon, lenving Penrhyn H use, the residence of the family, at 2.45 p.m. The deacons of Crug- g>tiS and a large number of friends, the de- ceased being the son of the famous Welsh pKae'ier, Rev. David Howell, and himself a senior deacon, followed the remains, which were eaclns'd m an oak coffin w11».'i a breast- ..Jate belling the inscription "John Cad- wallader Howell born olst O.'L-obei, 1833; died 3rd October. 1903." The chief mourners were Me sis. George C. Howell. loan A. Howe! and W. S Unwell (sons), Mr. J. Vivons son-in-law). Mr. Elouie (nephew), and three u'raiKio :'ii<lren. Dr. J. A. Rawlings family d< etor) and Mr. J. E. Rowlands (soli- citor) "w ere also with the mourners, and the last rite" were performed bv the Rev. Peter Griffiths, Charing (':<> London, formerly of Crair-glas. and a debt' friend of the de- .jeased's family.
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CHAMBERLAIN AT GREENOCK. Fresh Rousing Appeal to Patriotism. We are Losing Both Ways." Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain travelled by special train on Wednesday afternoon from Glasgow to Grecnock, wlhere the ex-Colonial Secretary had arranged to address the second meeting of his campaign. Mr. Chamberlaiin was driven to the Town Hall Saloon, where the local Chamber of Commerce entertained him to dinner. The great assembly room of the Towm Hall holds about 3.500 people, and the doors were besieged shortly after six, de- spite the heavy and persistent- downpour of rain. Mr. Robert Kerr, vice-president of the Unionist division, presided over the meeting. Mr. Chamberlain, who was vociferously cheered, said he was glad to pay his first visit to Greenock at this time. especially to confer with a population whose commercial history was rather different from many of our great cities, and had a special bearing on the great question which he wanted to discuss. Tins was an economic, a business, a national ques- tion, affecting every man and woman and child in the country but it ought not to be a party question. (Cheers.) For his own part he hoped there were mamy Liberals present, and that, however much tihey may differ from ham on other party and political questions, they would give him a fair hearing on a mat- ter which was above all party and above all persons. On Tuesday night he dealt with the question of a preference with our Colon- ies. We could not play fast and loose with these kinsmen of ours. They were not sup- pliants at our feet, and they would proceed to seek for the reciprocal advantages they of- fered to us from other countries who were not oppressed with our prejudices and super- stitions. and they would be ready to jump at once to any offer of the kind that was made to us. That being the case for preferential arrangements with the Colonies, he proceeded to speak a little more fullv of that other branch of his and ihes friends' policy, some- times called retaliation, and sometimes recip- rocity. MR. CHAMBERLAIN A "FREE" TRADER. He began with a confession of faith. He had been brought up in the pure doctrine of Free Trade. He would not say he believed it to be inspired, but he had believed the state- ments of those who induced the country to adopt it. He had accepted it as a settled fact; but in the last 30 years had nothing changed? Everything had changed—politics, science, and trade. The conditions with which we had to deal now were altogether dif- ferent. and let no one say he was inconsistent because he and those who thought with him had changed their opinions. No doubt Free Trade was a good policy for the country for the first 25 years. In the last 30 years the whole conditions had changed, and it seemed to him to be not the policy of a Liberal or a Radical as he understood it, but the policy of a rabid and reactionary Tory to say that when conditions had changed you should not change your policy too (Cheers.) We are a great people, but he had never been able to beloeve that all the wisdom of the world was domi- ci'ed in thes country. (Laughter and cheers.) America, Germany' and France had adopted not a, haphazard policy. He did not think that policy was actuated bv ill-feeling, but it had succeeded whether dt was right or wrong. It might be something in his consti- tution. but he never liked to be hit without striking again. (Laughter and cheers.) There were some people who liked to be trampled upon. He admired them, but he would not follow their example. (Cheers.) He was in favour of peace, but not peace at any price. He was a Free Trader. He wanted free ex- cl ange, but if foreign nations would not give him free exchange he was not a Free Trader at any price. (Cheers.) These countries had kept their foreign trade and had (increased it in very much greater proportion to the trade of this Free Trade country. That was a state of tilings Avhidh demanded consideration. We were losing both ways. We were losing our foreign markets, because whenever we began to open up a new trade the door was slammed in our face by a whacking tariff, and these same foreigners shut llS out, and invaded our markets, taking the work out of the hauls cf our workpeople, and leaving us doubly in- juC&d He said that was unfair, one sided, and threatened most seriously tho position of every manufacturer, and above all of every working man dn this kingdom. It was for the workman that this matter was so impor- tant. WOiiDS FOR THE BRITISH WORKMAN. Loss of employment to him meant more than loss of capital to any manufacturer. The- working man could not live on invest- ments in a foreign country. He believed that these countries had been better strate- gists than ourselves. The pointy which had been advocated by President.Lincoln. Presi- dent McKinley- Prince Bismarck, and many of the most distinguished statesman in France had a great deal behind it. It was, "Keep for a manufacturing country its home indus- try fortify the home industry to make it impregnable, and then, having left the fort behind, move forward and attack other coun- tries, especially one countiy •—and that was our own. We had left our country unguarded to these assaults because we thought Ave were wiser than all the rest of the world and the result was that though our fort had not been taken it had secured a heavy leathering. The time "ill come when we should not be able ti> defend it. Foreign countries come, too, armed Math bounties of every kind. The masses of this country were chiefly concerned because they could not keep their work at a high standard of living and pay, if at the same time we allowed foreigners at a lower standard and at a lower late of pay to send their goods here fieely in competition. He (Mr. Chamberlain) warned them that we have dumped down here millions of tons of Ameri- can iron. No iron manufacturer in this coun- try could regard such a prospect without the gravest anxiety. If the present unfair con- ditions continued to prevail our loaf might be as big as a mountain and as cheap as dirt, but we should in the long run be the greatest sufferers. If, as he submitted, ttie foreigners were doing the work of 333,000 British workmen, and were earning wages which might Irive supported the 1,500,000 British people, that did not matter to the Cobden Club. because the British workman had found other employment. That was a very comforting doctrine for the armchair politicians. They had a certain experience of that at Greenock. Had normal conditions prevailed there would have been ten times the number of men employed there in the sugar industry alone. In a recent debate, one of tiie ablest members of the House ar- gued that our primary industries were, per- haps. doomed-that we should find compensa- tion in secondary and subsidiary industries. "Sugar has gone let us not weep. Jam and pickles remain!" (Loud laughter.) How mainy of our workmen had found work in stirring up jam pots and bottling pickles? (Renewed laughter.) This doctrine of the transfer of labour was the doctrine of pedants who knew nothing of busiiness and nothing 01 1 ibour. (Cheers.) Free imports had de- stroyed sugar refining, at all events, for the iime. Agriculture was the greatest of all trades and industries of this country and it had been practically destroyed sugar gone. silk gone iron was threatened cotton would came. How long were the people going to stand GH At the present moment these in- dustries and the working men who depended on them were like sheep in a field. One by one they allowed themselves to be led out to slaughter, and there was no apparent pre- vision of what was in store for the rest of them. TAKE WARNING BY THE I AST. Did they think, if perchance at present thev belonged to a successful industry, that their prosperity would be allowed to continue, that the same causes would not be equally applicable when their turn came? They should take warning by the past and show some foresight. As to the future, what was ■i^ked"' What was it the Prime Minister pro- posed'at Sheffield. (Cheers.) He said, "Let us get rid of the chains we had ourselves forced and claim the same freedom as every other civilised nation, and say to those foreign countries, 'We desire to be friends with you we are Free Traders in the best sense of the word we are ready to exchange, but if you say it'is your settled policy that you will not huv from* us we will tax your exports, and we will look not farther afield, but nearer home and we will go to our friends and kinsmen who are perfectly ready to meet us on equal terms, and who ask only for a reciprocal pre- ference." (Cheers.) Then we were told that if we did this the foreigners would be angry with us. (Laughter.) HAS THE STAR OF ENGLAND SET? Had income to this in Great Britain (Cries of "No.") It was a craven argument worthy of the little Englander. (Cheers.) It was not possible to any man who believed in his country. But the argument was absurd. Were we so poor .that we were at the mercy of every foreign State? If we initiated their policy, were we to receive their orders with bated breath and whispered humbleness? If that were true he should say that the star of England was already set. But it was not true. (Loud cheers.) We had nothing to fear from the foreigner. He did not believe 1 in a war of tariffs, but if there were a Avar 1 of tariffs he knew we should not come out 1 second best. (Cheers.) Why a.t. the present tame ours was the greatest market in the Avhole world. We were the best customers of all these countries. There were many sui- tors for our custom. At the nresent time we took from Germany about twice as mluch as she took from us. France took three times and the United States six times as much as we took from them. Who was it, that stood to lose if there should be a war of tariffs? And there was something else. We had something that none of the countries had. We had a great resource in the soais of Brit- ain across the sea. (Loud cheers.) There was nothing we wanted which they could not supply. We were fortified, supported, and buttressed by the affection of our kinsmen. When he was in South Africa—(cheers)—he found the sentiment there was powerful, vivi- fying, influential for good. Were we to be the degenerate sons of our forefathers, or were we to take up a new youth as members of a great Empire, which would continue from generation to generatiou the strength, power, and glory of the British race? (Cheers.) That was the great and paramount issue, and the issues were not to be decided by per- sonal abuse or ridiculous a^jieals to the big loaf and the little loaf—bogies which do not frighten sensible people, and were only ad- dressed to the timid man or the man who was so prejudiced that he could not open his mind. "DO NOT MISTAKE YOUR PHYSICIAN 1" Burke once Said our people were generally in the right, but sometimes they mistook their physician. "Gentlemen," exclaimed Mr. Chamberlain, "do not mistake your phy- sician!" (Loud cheers.) A Scotch member oaid the other day tha.t he (Mr. Chamberlain) was committing political suicide, and that his political career would be terminated. It was a kindly thought, graciously expressed, and worthy of the man who uttered it, but it did not alarm Ldm. (Cheers.) He had more than once taken his political life in his hands in order to teach wihat he believed to the country. He appeared before them in this matter in the interests of their country, the interests of their children, the interests of the Empire. All were at stake, and he asked them to consider impartially the arguments hp had addressed to them. (Loud and pro- longed cheers.) A resolution was adopted thanking Mr. Chamberlain for his address, expressing con- fidence in the Government, and declaring that the time has come for a reconsideration of the fiscal polity of the country.
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LANDORE YOUTHS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY. List of Twenty-four Cases. Defendants Sent to the Assizes. At SMvinsea on Tlltllsday Archibald Wilson Wall (14), 203, Neath-road. Landore, and Wm. John Parry (14). 3, Greenfield-street. Landore, were charged, on remand, with a comprehensive series of 24 "breaking-in' charges. Mr. Richards prosecuted, and Mr. Edward Harris defended Wall. The boys looked innocuous enough dn the dock, their heads barely topping the rail. heads barely topping the rail. Mr. Richards said he Avould first proceed with a charge of entering a simp in Neath- load. Plasmarl, on Sunday. 27th September, and stealing two tablets of jelly, two bottles of liniejuiee, and tobacco, value Is. 2d.. the property of Mr. John. The Bench would see tjiiere were a long list of charges, but he pro- posed only .to take evidence in four or rive, and, if the magistrates thought the cases proved, he would ask for a committal. Daniel John, assistant to his brother, Wm. John, left the shop at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. the door was broken and the articles missing. P.C. Grove (62) received a complainlt. from last Avitneas. He went to the shop and found an entrance had been effected bv breaking s; ille boarding and a door forced from the passage to the shop. Several articles inside were thrown about The way the burglars got it was by smashing a window, and thus obtaining ingress to an underground kitchen. Detect ive-sergt. Lewis wa.s communicated with, and went with him to make enquiries. James Bradley, shoemaker, living a few doors aAvay, notiecd the defendants at the bick of his liou.-e at 2.30 on the Sunday, and thought there was a third boy as well. They Avere coming fiom tilie direction of 1,167. Parry said, "It there a. back entrance any- where? I want some cigarettes." Witness said. "No, there's none." Parry provided a ■penny, and asked him to get some cigarettes for him. Witiw ss told him to pass on. Wall said nothing, but- asked Parry to "come on lorwertli Thomas saw defendants and an- other bov together at the rear of the house, which Avas two doors away from the scene of tJhe burglary. Detective Lewis said when the defendants were together after arrest, Wall said, "No, i Avas not there. I can prove where I \ras. Parry said. "Me him, and his little brother had some jelly and figs." Wall said. "No." Parry then remarked, "We chucked the boxes in the canal." Cross-examined They did not admit they had stolen the things Parry said he Avanted to make a clean breast of it Parry did not have cigarettes from him. He gave him one in the charge-room. He had not frequently entered Parry's cell, nor had he obtained valuable cA-idence from him. P.C. Willis ovedheard Wall C<1.11 out to Parry. "Are you asleep?" Parry answered, "Xu." Wall said. "Don't yuu tell; don't split Avhutever yoa do." Parry replied, "All right." Cross-examined: He had light shoes on. The boys Avere in custody, but he did not know to Avbvt charge Wall's rema.rk referred. Parry, who w ts contentedly munching sweets in the dock. pheded guilty, but all said he Avas not guiky. and Mr. Harris, in his behalf, urged there was no evidence against him, and that although Detective Lewis had been in conversation with both lads several times, Wall had all along maintained his inno- cence. Both were committed to the Assizes. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT AN IRON- MONGER'S. A charge of entering :he ironmonger's shop of David Williams, Woodfield-street, Morris- ton, and stealing 5s., was then proceeded with. The charge against Wall was dismissed. Parry pleaded guilty, and was committed to the Assizes. THIRD CAisE WATCH AND CHAIN AND OTHER ARTICLES. A theft of a watch, scissors, and other articles, value J31. from th" General Picton Inn. Wall pleaded not guilty, and Parry guilty. Both sent to the Assizes. Mr. H ioris applied for bail for Wall, which, was granted in substantial sums. Other charges were not gone into.
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We are informed on reliable authority that Mr. J. Shcrguld, postmaster of Swansea, has been appointed postmaster of Pljanouith, and Mill take up his duties in his new office in three weeks' time. The British Miners' Federation in Glasgow, on Thursday agreed to call a national confer- ence to deal with womi disease amongst miners and ask the Government to institute means to appoint persons to tackle the dis- ease. Dr. Court. Derbyshire, explained that the disease which had been discovered in Cornish mines, was of foreign importation. He h Id all Poles, Germans, and Belgians should be excluded from Britain, unless they could prove absolutely they Avere free froBi WOt m disease-
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ON THE MAIN LINE. Railway Reform for Swansea at Last. Loop Line to Cockett Station Enlargement. The Great Western Railway Company are about to apply for Parliamentary powers to construct a new mineral line, designed to tap and bring to Swansea the anthracite coal de- posits north of the town. This will be a much more comprehensive scheme than that promoted a A-ear ago. It is also intended to construct a. loop into Swansea. from the CCckett tunnel, so as to enable passenger trains to run straight in and out, thus saving the present change at Landore. The etfeet ot this is that considerable time will be saved to passengers. In connection with this, great alterations are to be made at High-»treet Station, the platform of which will have a length of over 600 feet. An alternative scheme submitted by the Corporation depu- tation which waited on the directorate en Tuesday was unfavourably entertained, be- cause of the engineering difficulties and great cost involved1. The deputation wished to be assured that Swansea would reap all the advantages of being actually on t.he main line, that is, that all trains would run through SAvansea by means of these cuives. On this point Earl Cawdor, while evidently anxious to concede the point, said he must reserve a definite ex- pression of opinion in the case of the Irish mail service, not because of any indisposition to concede the point, but because the Post Office appliances on these mail trains are only fixed to one side, and the fact that. the down tiains will have to turn round as it were at Swansea may lender it necessary to run these mails on the old route. However, the ay hole details aie not worked out yet. RECEPTION OF THE NEWS IN SWANSEA. There is no gainsaying the fact the lecep- tion of the news that Swansea is to be prac- ncally placed on the main line of the G.W.R. has caused the greatest satisfaction through- out the town. It was hardly thought the Company, much as it might be to their ulti- mate advantage, would go to the huge ex- pense of actually avoiding the Cockett Tun- nel in order to bring the main line through Swansea. The alternative scheme, similar to the manner in which Plymouth is placed on the main line, is lega-rded as tA*ery bit as effective. "It'll be all right for Swansea," said Mr. Hawkes, the stationmaster at Hi" street Station, in a chat with a "Post" re- porter, on Wednesday morning, "and I do not see that it can do any liarm to passengers going down the line." Generally, this is the view taken by SMansea people in the matter, upon hearing the news. As to how the pro- posed loop line will be Avorked it is not yet possible to say. as the details have not been arranged, lu all probability, the new loop Avill join the main line som-t-Avhere about the Hafad junction, in which case a. good slice of the tip in the locality would have to be re- moved. Main bne trains would then be brought direct into Swansea, where engines would be ready to tike them out again and round the curve on to the main line. The saving in time to passengers for Swansea. who would be spared the inconvenience of the Landore change, and the ten minutes' or quarter of an hour's wait there, will be of the greatest importance, Avhile to down line passengers there is no reason to think that they will suffer in any way, for not only would the Landore stop—always a bit irksome at a small, miserable looking junction—be obvi- ated, but it may be depended upon that the saying m time that should be effected by the quicker dcspitch of trains from a big station Mill more than make up for the few minutes extra taken up by the run in and out of Swansea. It may be, however, that this time will be saved in another wav. At pre- sent. M'e beiieA'e. the engines change at Neath. This necessarily means a rather protracted stoppage at a eomparativeh* small stath.ii. This will doubtless be obviated under the new scheme, as a change of engines is abso- lutely necessary at Swansea. In this con- nection it may also be part o* the proposal to erect at Swansea a very large engine shtd, in order to expedite this part of the arrange- ment. In regard to the extension of the High-street Station platform, the proposal, evidently, is to straighten the present plat- form. as well, and when this is done it will practically run from High-street to the North Dock junction. It is hoped at the same time tl.at the roof will be made open. as otherwise the smoke from so many trains pouring into the station may become unpleasant under such a long structure. The entire scheme is a highly important one, and deemed Avorthv of a great and enterprising company. THE TWO SCHEMES. The proposed new mineral line of the G.W.R., for which the necessary slUyeys have been made and plans prep (red, starts fiom a point between Llangennech and Pon- tarduiais. and proceeds with a curve outward to near Dynevor, on the present main line. which it crosses, and passing near the bridge of the Rhondda Railway, over the Neath river. bends backwards to the site of the pro- posed new dock Provision is to be made on an extensive scale for sidings. By means of the line the coal from the anthracite air-triet north of Swansea will be brought to the docks fiom tie east side, and so will relieve the present congestion on the west side. The Garnant scheme of last Session provided for a lire up the Clydaeh Valley this is 10 run at the mouth of the valleys Avhich extend from the existing maul line in a north-easterly driection. It is designed to bring to Swansea thQ coed worked In the anthracite field fnnn- ing the natural hinterland of the borough- Once constructed, it is certain to give an enormous impetus to the development of these gieat deposits. So much for the mineral line. With regard to the passenger traffic, it is proposed t > make a loop line, beginning as rea" as pri 'trcable from the enginee ing standpoint. to the east entrance of C'eok^H Tunnel. The line will skirt the Conner Works -lag tips of the Hafoj Works. The arrangement will involve a change, of engines at SAvansea. each train resuming its journev end foremost The alternative proposal of the Corporation sub-committee, who laid fortifitd tlwm- selA-es with expert evidence of the best kind, was that the G W R. Company should abandon the proposed new mineral line and loop line this side of Cockett Tunnel for the great scheme, wherebv. start- ing from practically the same point near Pon- tardulais, the present main line being crossed near Cockett. a tunnel three miles long Avould bring the line into Swansea by the High-street Station, and then by a A-iaduet or bridge—wliich would have to be 70 or 80 feet ait i ve h i g h av a t e r mark—(pierce Kilvey Hill by means of another tunnel about a mile long, and reaching the level near the Jersey Marine, wheie the coal traffic would go back to the docks by a sharp curved line. Agtainst this the objections operated that the cost of con- struction would be enormous, because of the four miles of tunnelling and the bridging necessary, that it did not provide for the separation of passenger and mineral traffic, and. from an engineering point of view, pre- sented serious difficulties. Indeed these ob- jections are of such a character as to be yirtu. allv fatal. As it is, the programme of the G.W.R.. if not •so satisfactory to local senti- ment. does at all eAents provide for a virtual placing of Swansea on the main line, and for a highly beaiefici.il mineral line to act as a feeder for the new dock. It is understood that the necessary Parii inientary powers will be sought in the next Session of Parliament.
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The man Maddox. wnose aim was shattered and ,1ften,"ards amputa:nl, the outcome of an explosion at Giais last week. is making good progress at Swansea Hospital. The evening continuation classes have re- commenced, the Board having decided ta open both Martin-street and Pentrepoth schools. Tlli. amendment of theii's nay been well justified, as there has been a sat s'ac- tory attendance at both scho:iU. AO that now remains is for the scholars to maintain their attendances, and not .Ct lIow the classes to fall through, owing to want of regular attendance, when the course has been half negotiated There are no clas-cs for females at Morriston. And here Avheie. if girls at all want educating, there is certain!}' a marked want ot instruct.on.
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KILLAY ANHUAL FANCIERS' SHOW. Some First Class Entries and Exhibitions. The fifth annual poultry and fanciers" show was held at Killay, on Thuisday, in dull weather. The exhibits were in a large mar quee erected in a. field kindly leint by Mr*. Edwin Evans. Black Boy Inn. There were 46 classes, and 596 entries, including some from London. Durli, m, and other parts. The judges were: Poultry and Pigeons. Mr. J. N. Harrison. Belper. Derbyshire; roots, Ben- jamin Jones, Luiinon, Gower. Prize money estimated at JB50. The attendance was small at the opening, hut increased as the afternoon wore on. The officials were President. Mr. illtyd E. Thomas, Glanmor; committee— chairman H. H..Tames, vice-chairman G. G. Carruthers, David J. Pejkins. Morgan Howells, William Kntath. Robeit Ho wells. Morgan Rets. John Jones. Thomas Burgess, David Braylev. Wm. Pugh, Richard Burge-s. J'.rne.-t Griffiths. Echvin Evars. Thomas Isaac, Cr. Blundcll. Walter Wii hams treasurer,John JohriiS; secietarv. Philip 'Thomas. Killav. LIST OF AWARDS. Malay or Indian Game (cock): 1 and '"peciai, Messrs. Bryehan and Son. Ncav Tre- degar; 2, F. E. Bray, Bryncethin; 5, F. W. Furey, Robe-rtstoMn; vhc, F. C. lonikins. Brimfield. Malay or Indian Game (hen): 1, (ieorge Spear. Penarth 2. J. B. Turner. Neath-road. Landore 3. diaries Austis, Bedminster: vhc, Frank Fisher, Three Crosses, Dunvant: vhe, John Smith. Penarth. Black or Brown Red (Modern Game), cock 1 and special, F W. Fo:ey, Robertstown 2, Messrs. Griffiths and Johns, Killay 3. Wal- ter Jones, LI m ell A*; vhc, Messrs. Elliott Bros., Cardiff. Black or Brown Red (Modern Game), lien: 1, F. C. Tonikhis, Brimfield 2. D. Lewis. Foveytfac]) j S. Messis. Griffiths and Johns. Killay vhc, John Williams. Pantyffynon vhc, Messrs. Griffiths ;«»d Johns. Krllay. Leghorn, any variety. Cock or lien: 1 and special, W. M. Bell, RingAvood 2, W. F. Ogdon, Wirksworth; 3, Whittingham, Gad- stany; vhc. T. Parry, Pentrebach vhc. Messrs. Stanbury Bros, Paignton vhc. E. Ellis Roberts. Penarth. Minorca, any variety, cock or hen: 1. Win. Thomas. Pjrkmili 2, Rowlands, Llamvriyd 3. John S. Thomas, Ll cnelly; A he. Wm. Ace. Llangeiinith vhc, Wm. Thomas. Parkmill Wyandottes, Gold or Silver, cock or hen 1. C."Parker. C'ldiff 2, Hariy Griffin. Stock- port 3. J. H. Hopkins, Port Tennant vhc, Messrs. Watkins and Jarrett, Cardiff: vhc. W. M. Bell. Ringwood, Hants: vhc. Wm. Harries, St. Clcais yhe, J. D. Bosbury. 124. Rhyddings Park-road, Swansea vFIc. Wliit- tinghani, Garstany. Wyandottes, any other variety, cock or hen: 1, B. D. Lewis, Ystradgyniais 2. W. M. Bell, RingAvood 3. W. G. Fisher. Killay vhc, Daniel Morgan. YstradgyrdaK Orpington. Buff, cock or hen: 1, Miss Ed- wards, Dursley. Glos. 2, G. Poulting. Moun- tain Ash; 3, Miss Edwards. Dmsley ylw, W. J. Attwell. Mount tin Ash: vhc. F. W. Kemp. Trowbridge: vhc, T. Charlton. Kid- welly E. Ellis HoLerh. Penarth. Orpington, anv other variety, cock or hen 1. W. M. Bell. 'Ringwood 2. (apt. W. H. Palmer. Williton 3. 0. A. Potts. Broseley vhc, W. Butler. Newport. Salop: vhc. Daniei Rees. Pencader. Rocks, barred, cock or hen 1. Ihornton. Pilling 2. H. Pinchbeck, Burton-on-Trent 3. J. H. Way. Pembroke vhc. Watkins and Jarret. Llandatfyard. Ca". diff: vhc. R. Bailey. Winmarleigh; vhc. D and A. Davies. Aber- gAvilli. Rncks. any other variety, cock or hen: 1. and 2, John Jones. Hengoed. Cadditf vi e. W. G. Seabourne, Hengoed. Cardiff. Anemias (cock or hen): 1. Mrs. Gilbertoon. PontardaAve 2. J. Williams, 134.t. Dekii's-avenue. Swansea 3, Mis. Gilbert- soil, Poutardawt he. W. Lewis. 13, Vu ar- age-terrue. St. ihomts, Swau.sea.. Selling Class, any variety (cock or hen) 1, Messis. T rut on an .1 Son. Ilkeston; 2. 1). T. Davies. Llangennech: 3, Missis. l; if, I fthis Bios.. Pembroke: vhc, E. Thomas, Port Talbot J. Parry. Pentrebach; W. Bulitr. Newpoit. Salop; G. Lewis. 11. Pentremawr- road, Hafod. SAvansea A. E. Thomas, 6, Lime-street. Gorseimii F. E. Biay. Bryn- cethin. Duck or drake, any variety 1, W. Jones, Wern New a dd 2 and 3. R. Shipley. Bristol. Members' Class. any variety (cock or hen): 1. C. Ford. Sk-tty; 2 and 3. 'Messrs. Griffiths and Johns. Killay. Bantams. Game (cock) 1. S. Griffitho, Malvern Link; 2, T. Y. Williams. Merthyr 3, J. Griffiths, Truorky yhe, Messrs. Beres- ford and Taylor, Derby H. Hopkins, Lian- clilo T. Henry. Portlicawl. Bantams. Game (lien): 1. C. T. Telfe. Bridgend: 2, P. C. Dales. London; 3..1. H. Re s, Bridgend; vitc, Mtesis. Beresford and Taylor. Belper. Bantams (A.O.Y.) cock or 1Ie]).1..T. Lee. Tivycross, near Atherstone; 2, 1. Jones. Baptist- Well-street. Swansea 3. Samuel Donkin. jun., Pheasantry, Studley. War- wickshire; vhc. T. J. Harns. 5. Marsden- street. SAvansea. PIGEONS. Magpie, black, cock or hem.—1. G. Blun- dell. Spa. Cottage. :1,etty: 2. G. Blmndell. Sra. Cottage. Sketty: 3..J. Bennett, jun. 47. St. John-street, Bridgwater. Somerset vhc. T. Beiridge, Dorney Wood, Burnham, Maidenhead; vhc, G. Blundell; vhc, R. C. Ringer, Watergate, Grantham; vhc. G. H. Be\an. Bryncelin, Ske'tiy (2). Magpie, yellow, cock, or hen.—1 and 2. G. Blundell. Spa Cottage. Skettv 2, T, Ber- ridge. Dornev Wood. Burnham, Maiden- head vhe, S. Williams. 14. Stepney-terrace, Llaneily (2) vhc, G. H. Bevan. Bryncelyn. Sketty. Magpie, a'nv othtr colour, cock or hen. 1. G. Blundell. Spa Cottage. Sketty: 2, A Hairison. 37. North Parade. Grantham 3, G. BlundeU vhc. :le.s)ob. Philip and Sons. Brynmacr, Llaneily. Tipplers, light mottle!- cock or hen. 1. and 2. J. H. Pattison. Furnace Lofts. Llaneily 3. J. Whitford. 1354. Neath-road. Swamsta: vhc. J. Whitlord: vhc, G. Wal- ters. Swiss Cottage. Singleton yhe. W Mes- ser, 161. Port-Tennant road. St. Thomas. Swansea. Tipplers, light mottled, bred 1903 (ruug), ccck and Inn. —1. C. Whitford, Blackpil!. rear Swansea; 2, H L.wi. Old-road, Cot- tage Furnace. IAnelly 3. Jo mi W hit-ford. 1354, Neath-road, Swansea. Show Honour, anv colour, cock or lien. 1. Hill and iNicholls. 31. Pi ince^tieeU Main-dee. Newpoit, M n. 2. D. Harris, 7. j High-street. Taibach. Port lalbot 3^Me-sis. Hill and Hutchins. Criudan House, Newport. .\Jlr:L; A'.h.c.. T. A. Palmer. Kempley <_ >urt, Dymoeh. Glaucestcishiie A'.h.c.. George l'hilpoit, 52. Walpole-street, W ey mouth; v.ii.c.. Thomas Gamoge. 24, W t stern- Ntreet. Swansea. Show Homer, any colour, bred 1903 (ruii.i) cock or hen.—1. T. Wigg-itt and Son. 4. Albert-avenue. Maindee. Newport 2, Messrs. Hill and Hutchins; 3, H. J. Crabbe, 15, Caer-street. Swansea A'.h.c., D. J. Morgan, 15. Caei'hendu. Port Talbot: v.h.e.. G. Hill, ::74. Leonard street. Maindee, Newport. Mon. v.h.e.. J. Davies. 31. Wlr.rf-road. Maindee. Mon. v.h.e., Messis. Baktr and Yciting. 31. _\D:Jel t.a H'IIU")1,,1 i;;dte. Newport. Mon.
SEAWEED AS A MEDICINE.
SEAWEED AS A MEDICINE. ITS MARYELLOUS EFFECT UPON THE STOMACH- LIVER. KIDNEl'S, AND BLOOD. Sea-weed possesses a natural strengthen- in", healing, and purifying power. infinitely greater than ordinary medicines. This 's i ow regarded as conclusive by eminent authori- ties, who recommend it daily since Verio's Sea-Aveed Tonic Avas first introduced. A pure palatable extract of Sea-Aveed is one of the principal ingredients of Venos Sea-Aveed Tonic. This remedy excels m the cure of Indigestion, Wind, Headache, Ner- vous Complaints. Kidney Troubles, Weak and Painful Back, Torpid Liver, Female Troubles, Poorness of Blood, and "Habitual Constipation." Its most brilliant effect is produced in Stomach. Liver, and Kidney Complaints. The remarkable cures Yeno's Sea-Aveed Tonic effects even in the merst cases is positive proof of its great ihemou'ic value. Ask for Yeno's Sea-weed Tonic, Is. Ud. and 2s. 9d. per bott!?, at Chemists <aid Dmg Stores.
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+ + + NEATH NOTES. (BY OHSEBVKR-) ♦ & # *# I Late Mr. Walter Whittington. One of Neath's most Estimable Citizens. A Plea for Municipal Efficiency. Thorough Clearing- of the Cob- webs Wanted. 1 he wheel of time, with it.s never ceasing revotuHons. brings many changes—some bright and cheer-imparting, others sad. _1. Included in the latter we have the death of Mr. Walter Whittington, one of Neath's oldest and most respected sons. He was liked by all. and beloved by many. (tne cannot help thinking that the best testimonv of his worthiness is to be found among those M'lio for many yeais laboured under his c-on- trolling hand'at the Neath Post Office. And what do we find? An unanimous feeling of deep regret at his demise, and this is all the more valuable, when we bear in mind that for a A-ery considerable period Mr. 1 Whittington had retired from the position he so lung, "0 capably, and so honouiablv filled. Io his family the blow harrenving in its intensity, tor he Avas a good husband, and a good father—one who sought to train his children in the paths of uprightness and rectitude. ?\1r. W hittington had been in failing health tor many day. and his end was hastened bv an acute attack of bronchitis. On Friday lasMie di -'j, surrounded by a son-owing [ ramily. and his remains were interred, in the family aault at LlantAvit on luesdaA". The ^weather was stormy, and rain fell tor- rentially, yet it did not deter a very large number of mourners and friends from at- tending. 1 he ancient order of Freemason's was weit-represented.a.s were the tcnvnsfolk and friends of the neighbouring towns. The presence of so many Masons imparted an ad- ditional sadness to the event, for a movement organised by them to present Mr. and Mrs. Wiiitfingion with itandsometributcis of af- fection and esteem, had only just reached a successful i-sue-tributes which Mr. Whit- tington was never destined to receive. 'I hose who Came into contact M'ith him couidnot have failed to appieciate his geniality and courtesy, lii.s willingness to help, and his anxiety for the success of those who merited it. He was invariably bright •and cheeiful. Avith ahvays a kindly and sym- pathetic Avord for all. His death leaves Neath the poorer—how much the poorer time alone Avill tell. The carpenter-on strike at Neath are apparentlv having a merry time of it. (Ine of them told nir a day or two ago that they Mould hold out for a twelvemonth if neces- *■ !rV- This way be true-or not,but at the time of Avriting there seems to exist no disposition to return to work on the old terms of 8d. an hour. Une or t\o of the smaller contrac- torsitave already granted the increase, but the bigger firms continue to present an atti- tude of determination, and state positively Uiat they Avill not accede to the men's ciemands. Meantime quite a number of non- unionist hands aie being employed, one lirm ;¡]tllle haying six such engilged on tlieir con- tracts. The general opinion is that the men have chosen an inopportune time to" attempt the enforcement of their demands upon the employers One comes across some very funny adver- tisements occasionally. There was' one in a weeklyjj.iper la*t week. It ran ;is follow-* —Irv X — niusages. They'ie the best in the market, and will take some whacking." W Iiv Avlia king; Is that process necessaiv to knock t'telife out of them? Another of those ca-es Avhich throw a vivid light upon the homelife of some people, occupied the attention of the borougo jus- tices a few days ago. TIle defendant was charged with neglecting his children in such a way as would be likely to cause them un- necessary pain and suffering. The evidence siiows the extreme callousness of the father. a dog fancier, who apparently cared much less for his five little canes than he did for his flogs. I hose he fed, and took a pride in his children he left to starve and smft for themselves. He wa" sent to prison for three months with hard labour, and fully deerved 'he title of "disreputable blackguard." given him by the chairman of the Bench. Such instances of cruelty makes one sigh for the application of the cat. Physical foice. alone. Aviil appeal to degraded men of his sort- It is a goid thing for all of us that Ave aie not too closely acquainted with any- thing we eat and it is a very good thing tor the public witen examples aie made of tho.se who sell or expose for sale meat which is unfit, for food. We have just had an example made of a Neath tradesman, AVIIO exposed for sale 141bs of pressed beef, whicii was seized by Inspector W. B. Davies. sub- sequent iv condemned and destroyed. There were, perhaps, in this case, elements which told in favour of Gardiner, the defendant. j <I]' the heavy thunderstoim and close weather, which prevailed some time prior to the seizure, may nave turned the meat off. But at the same time he .should have noticed its condition, and not have exposed it for sale as he did I am told, but with what degree of truth I am not in a position to judge, that there exists in Neath a great deal of that which is extremely undesirable in connection M-ith the '-fancv goods" yended bybutcheis. If this be so. increased ac- tivity on the pan of the Sanitary Inspector Mould be greatly to the public advantage. The difficulties Avhich butchers have to con- tend against in legard to preservation in a healthv state of the meat they sell is no xcuse for foisting upon the public that Avhich is not onh. unfit. for human food, but yery inimical to the public health. Perhaps Mr. Davies will see whether there be any truth in the-tatemeot given above. What has become of the Melyn Steel- M orks ? Surely M'e are not to include it in the industries -of the past. The trade of the Neath Harbourforthe month of September shows expotis amount- ingto 24.695 tons, as against 35.536 tons for August and imports of 11.789 tons, e.s c >m- paredpared with 11,019 tons for the preceed- ing month—an increase of 1,159 tons in ex- ports. and a decrease of 770 tons in imports. The chief items in the expoits were coke, coal and culm, 24.033 tons, and bricks and day 560 tons; while 7.693 tons of iion ore. 1,480 tons of pig-inm. 309 tons of timber. 127 tons of potatoes, and 2.180 toils brac- keted miscellaneous were imported. Only 77 tons of tmplates were exported during the month. There at least eight aiixiou. worried people at Neath just now. They are _the candidatv.s for the forthcoming municipal elections—five m the South and thiee m the North Ward. Last week there seemed to be no likelihood of a contest m the Nortn Ward but readers of lilY notes will have remarked th.it I promised' them something startling this Aveek. It is not so startling after aH. for long ere these notes appeal n a, ill haAe been common knowledge that Mr. T. 1 Jones is .(candidate for municipal honours. that we have the following position — NORTH WARD—(TW"< t SKATS) Retiring Councillor James Olass ;L.) Retiring Councillor W. k. Rn-v iL.) Mr. W. T. Jones d.) SOUTH WARD (TWO SKATS.) Retiring Councillor L. ('. Thoma* fL.) Mr. T. Chinch iLab.) Mr. J B. Tavhn (I.) Mr. Kdmuiid Law d.) 'I here av ill be a prelty ooute.s. in bo.h | Wards, but that in the South p-iovid s tiie most, ditfieui: to solve. C"une;hor L. t Thome s naturally thinks that he ;n .ea.st- should have been spared a -ont j-t. and tais iVf-ling is »bare.d by Coum-dlo Oh sr- and Rets In th;- other Avaid. IV^'maly. 1 al- ——— ways welcome competition. It clears the municipal air, and, I think, makes far greater etticiency incite conduct of public affairs. Members. Avhfcn returned to the Council, are tiMi apt to forget the needs of those who sent. them there, and the amount of enthusiasm for the public M'elfare they suddenly deA'elop Avhen the contests approach, is, to say the least. Aery extraordinary. Xow there are many things Avhich Avant reforming in con- nection with the municipal work in Neath. To my mind too much is left to the happv. contented and Avell-paid little world of offi- cialdom. The membeb of the various com- mittees do not investigate deeply enough the various important matters Avhich come from time to time before them. I would suggest just, a few points which the candidate* might include in their electioneering propaganda :— fa) An inquiry into the scavenging work of the town. lb) The pushing forward with all despatch of a scheme for the Housing of the Working Classes. Ic) An investigation into the duties of. and the actual amount of work done by Corporation employees in all de- partments. Avith the view of obviating ovei-lapping and Ava-te of the public money. (d; 'The appointment of auditors who shall each year present to the ratepayers a detailed report on the finances of the town, and the bringing of such re- ports Avithin the reach of eveiy rate- payer. (e) An investigation into the financial position of all Coyior.ition Works- gas, water, markets, etc., and the presentation of the results of-uch in- A-estigation in a simple form to the ratepayers. (f) All inquiry into 1 he salaries and emulu. ments of officials, so that avc may be in a position to judge M'hether the Council j,s justified in paying .such laigeamounts. (g) I he preparation of the annual balance- sheet in such a form that the rate- pavers can see ;i glance vrl'iat monifa are expt-ncleci in trips to London and elseMhcifj and in other monifa are In trip", to London and elseMhcifj and in other ilirections. 1. i JJC candidates Wno wij! promise taiUi-l fullv to perform these duties in thfe prtbHc interest should be returned independent of sect or party. We Avant business men on the Council, men witoarenot afraid to speak their minds, and to insist in the demands of the ratepayers being grained. Too long have we been governed bv a mut u tl admira- tion society. Anyhow, that is the opinion of OBSERVER. +- The Neath justices, judging by the slight attendance at Tuesday's meeting, summoned to determine what steps should be taken to reduce the number of licences in the borough. do not seem to be enthusiastic over the question, for on]y four out of a possible eleven put in an appearance, and the pro- ceedings were adjourned without any de- cision being arrived at. If additional proof be reouired, it can be found in the fact that according to their decision early in the year, the licence holders were to submit a scheme to them in June. And now Ave aie in Oc- tober. I do not know what vieAvs the general public hold in the matter, but no reduction of licenses "ill lessen drinking, and the adoption of such an artificial c-oursc will, in the result, dissipate the delusion under which some of the magistrates labour. Meanwhile, a genuine effort has been made by the owners of licensed property to im- prove their premises, and to enforce the pro- per conduct of a business Avhich labours under greater disabilities than any other. What the magistrates will do at their ad- journed meeting remains to be proved. Pro- bably they will follow the Farnham case, which sets out that magistrate- have the power to act judicicially, but not captiously in the matter of re reduction of licences. Adverting to the November elections (Ave shall be continually adverting for the next few Aveeks). I am told that Mr E. Law will not be a candidate. Well, we shall miss his soul-stirring eloquence and his commanding, but familiar presence at the meetings. Life is full of disappoint merits. In the North Ward an attempt Avas made to get Mr. Tom Jones, the treasurer of the Neath Football Club, to eek election, and at one time lie seemed to be rather sweet on it, but on Wed- nesday he detinitely decided not to seek the suffrages of his felloAv ratepayers. I saw Mr. EA'an Evans, the ex-Head Constable, on Wed- IIpsday. tie, too, had been looking with some longing on a scat Avithin the charmed circle, but wat. Avavering. It is quite on the cards that by the time these notes are in print he may have decided to again try his luck. Tiie ratepayers of Neat i are not quite so pleased with the conduct of their affairs as the members of the ToAvn Council think, and there is a spreading cry for the formation of a ratepayers" association. SeA-eral gentlemen have asked me to take the Iiiitiative and I intend to do so. directly the heated' contro- versies of the coming municipal eject.cms have ceased. There can be no ooubt that such an institutiun is sorely needed in Neath, Avhere the concentration of public opinion on the credit of public affairs as ill be beneficial all concerned, excepting those who may not be opssibly worthy of the confidence of the public. NEATH COUNTY SC IIooL RESULTS. The following results haw come to hand. Central W elsii Board Examination :— Senior certificates; F. M. Price (distinction in 4 subjects), c. B. Evans (3). S EN-anis (5). W. C. Morgan (3b R. St-ick (3), D. T. Bowen (2), H. S. Clark (2). E. M. O. Hill (2), E. Monis (2). J. D. Thomas (2), B. Elias (1). A H. Esmond r1), and B. X. Jenkins. Junior certificates:—E. L. EdAvards (dis- tinction in 2 subjects). E. L. Jones f 1), E. J. Simmons (1). and' B. M. Ypn. Oxford University "Responsions," D. ti. J. Powell. M. W. Davies (a former pupil), has been awarded the County "Mus Bac. Scholarship. Tiie following have obtained certificates equivalent- to the matriculation examination of the University of V\ ales — H. S. Clark, A. It Esmond. C. B. Evans. Walter Mor- gan lias been avrarded a County Fice Student- ship. tenable at University College.. Cardiff. NEATH BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.. Mr. Edwin Lewis, for. many years Avith Mr. Tom Howell, of Neath, will on Saturday open llj" gents1 mercery establishment at the Post Office. Windsor-road which is stocked with srvlis-h. useful and up-to-date A N-isit wil! uiori than compensate Tor the time occupied, and townspeople Avill effect a gieat saving in money by patronising E. L.. who has tire largest and most varied stock in Neath. Reasonable prices, com- bined with the best quality, is the motto of E. L.. the success of Avhose business enter- prise is assured.
N.S.P.C.C. SALE c iF WORK.
N.S.P.C.C. SALE c iF WORK. The League of Pity. win. n is the children's branch of this estimable Society, held a sale ol M'oik on Friday afternoon, by the kind permission of Mis. Ch-ve. at Chez Nous, SkettA". In spite of rain a* Aveather. there was a large attendance. Avhich included Mrs. Picton luibei vill. Miss Dixon, Mrs. Morgan B. Williams. Miss Brock. Mis. Coiy Yeo. Mis. Home. Mrs. Richards (Pantygwyn). Mrs. tsacs. Mis. Hughes (Sketty Islia), Mrs Edgar Reid, Mrs. Parminter. and the secre- taries. Mis. E. Palmer Bowen and Mrs. R. H. Marten, and othei-s. The stal's were prettilv at ranged in the hall and other rooms oi the house, and on them Avere displaced various artistic and useful articles, made by the children, as Avell as a quantity of lovely tloAvers and fruit. A piettiN decoiated tea- room was much resorted to. where dainty teas weie liberally supplied by the kindness of Mrs. Cleeves, and her helpers, Miss Isaac and the Misses Sidney Dayies. who were at- tiied in (harming costumes, The s,l]" we; p as follows :—Fancy stall—the Misses and Master Home, and Miss Eme Coiy Yeo; .sweet stall Miss Sylvia CleeA'es and Masters York and Eric Cieeves the Uplands School stall—the Misses Beynoo-W insor, Miss Piva, Master and Miss Stephanie Wiîls: the High S'hool stall—Miss (iwenyth Jones, Miss Enid Owen, Miss Norah Tyack. Miss Bernice I I'hillips. and Miss Olga Cadd and fflower stall — Miss Ynis Richaids. Miss Eveyn W il- lianis, and Miss Oasbrook. Atogetherasum of nearlv nine pounds was realized in aid of | tiie funds of the Society.
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MORRISTON MEMS. The Morriston league team, the Bath Fy. eels. plaved a friendly match at home on S-aturdav with Oystennouth. The matcli ended in a drawn game of a try each. The Morristonians ought to have won though. Post office extension at Morriston 1 A small, red box lias been affixed to the lamp- post in Church-square, for the reception of letters. Someone, who thinks it to0 small, threatens to have a large number of letteis to post one day next week. J lie Forest Farm people were again em- barrassed on luesdav this week, bv the la we over flooding the fields, and making an i ant uf their buildings. It must be annoy- ing to Ine mere under such circumstances-. onie dead cattle were seen Carried down by the nver. to say nothing of the usual pro- ponmn of siieds, etc.. while on the march men Mere bu.sy on Tuesdav. getting their horses to a place of safety. "I Morriston wants to know whether it Avill be given one of Mr. Carnegie's four branch libraries. The one we have heie at present, is rather small-not so large as the popula- tion of the town demands, and if any part of the borough merits a new libraiv Morriston does. Tiie present premises only consists of one room, and this the police "could easily take over. A more commodious building, more centrally situated. would do much to improve the -social position of Morriston. A verv entertaining lantern lecture was given at Nazareth C. Methodist Chapel, Morriston. on Saturday e\~ening last. The Rev. T. J. Jones, M.A., Ph D.. of Silchar. India. Avas the lecturer; the lecture upon "India Its people and things. The dis- course was of a very informing nature, the lecturer giving a clear account of the indus- Uies of India. folloAved by an account of the religions and races of the people. A splendid scries of lantern illustrations was provided idl bv Mr. D. J. Rosser, Swansea. There w;w a substantial attendance present, over witicb .Mr. Edward Ha iris pre-ided. and made. as usual, a good chairman, .+ i here were special attractions at severaf Morriston churches last Sunday. Anniver- sary services were held at the Wesleva-ii Chapel. Avhere the morning, afternoon, and eA ening meetings were conducted by M/ W I dy, the neAvly-appointed lay agent, m ho preached Avell. The half-vearly ser- A ices of Nazareth Chapel were. held on Sun- day and Monday, the officiating ministers being the Revs. J. J. Jon^s, J].A., Ph.D., of India, and the Rev. M. DaA'ies. of Tre- heihert. Striking special services were also laid at Carmel Chapel, while the quarterly meetings of Einon E.B. Sunday School were also celebrated on Sundav. Tile subject- of discussion at ii:e .annual convention (if the Young People's Christian l Ilwn of Wales, to be held at Morriston next. i liursdav. are as folloAvs :—Morning and afternoon conference at Zh-n Chapel. Dr. Edwarcts. of Carditi. presiding. 'Itvsgeidia^tit wwenddiau lesu Crist." Rev Thomas Lloyd, Rhondda; "The .-s- of Athletic- ism." Rev. Ceitho Davies. Abe*, .am and "Cwir gynydd y Dyn Duaire." Rev. T. J. Rees. Ammanfoid. At th- e"en;ng public meeting, under the chairmanship of Mr. Wn). Williams, MaesygAveinen. the io"l->Aving sub- jects Avill be voiced: -T'rotest^intrsm. Rev. W. Edwards. D.D.. B.A drdiff; -Diffyl Jiiaetii 01 list j (ui ('^<>1 y Rev. Pro- fessor T. Rees, M.A.. Brecon ar-d "Amodaa Dadblygiad Cymeriad." Rev. 1'. D. M l'niilips. M.A., TylorstOAAT.. -+. I hat was a remarkable exi-iV-r.io-n of orgarr insti umentaiism at Bethani;. Chapel last Thui-sday. the 1st of the m rnt: Mr. Alfred JloIIins. the blind organist Eelinburgh, played wonderful music. Had trie audience not known he Avas blind it would have been .1 levelation in artistic organ playing. but when the people remembered that the player iiad been deprived of lii- from birth, then the playing became marvellous. It is. too late now tu give a detailed account of the recitals, but the Bethania people are to be congratulated upon their enterprise in giving Morristonians an opportunity o; hearing such a unique lecital of wonderfully feeling play- ing on an organ Avhich for sweetness, stands at. the top of the local instruments, by a person Avho has fittingly been termed "Alfred the Oreat." The singing of Mrs Llewellvn- Coie. and of Mr. W. Tr-v. Evans, was worth a deal to listen :>• lie itself. The eminent W elsh tenor tle!ig:i*.ra his populace. Wc li:aA'e plunged Int. :],e Xovember elections Avith a vengeance this Aveek. Mr. llariv Williams, the Independent candidate, has started his campaign with a committee meeting, attended by abai; a "nundred sup- porters—including, mark you. a goodlv pro- portion of Avorking men. :\1: Howell Lewis is confident of re-election: Mr. Wm. Ben- jamin is determined to fight. and so there is a split in the Morriston labour ranks. Now, Mr. H. D. Williams. as an independent can- didate. seems like making a big fight of it, and in the case of a three cornered fight, is certain to get in Avhile if opposed by one man, some think the School Board member will make a good fight of it. There is. however, the prospect of a settlement in the labour side A meeting will be he!d on Saturday week. representing the different- unionist* of Morriston. when a candidate Avill be elected to represent- labour at the election. By tlws vote both candidates have expressed their Avilbngness to abide. Ine --ny diaAA back to this is its lateness before Tc;~ ejection. Air. Benjamin opposes Mr. Howe: Levvis. because he does not regard him as a direct Morris- ton labour representative—he wa- nominated a- labour candidate for ttie^ W ard by tlie> Swansea t rades and Labour Loun ■:], AA'ithoufc the consent of Morriston union tits, wim, owing to a former -snub.j do not -end re- presentatives to the Council. But by what- ever pa-rtv nominated, it -must b admitted that Mr. Lewis lias faitntu'ily represented Morriston on the Town Coair if. and has Avell voiced local grievances in the Chamber. So if the man is a g(,: oJ representative, why bother about his JJ"lJil;r,
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