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PONTARDULAIS. j Special preai lung services were held at Hermon < .M. ( Lapel or Sunday and Monday iisi, when powerful and impressive sermon's were delivered to large congregations bv th" Revs. J. Maei .vyn Hughes, M.A.. M.D. Cnr- •ligan, and Evan Armstrong. Ebbw VaL. Mr. Harry Buston's Variety Company ap- peareci at the Public Hall during last week, and gave two .acred concerts on Sunday.! The cinematograph views wer<- much en- joved. i The lectures under the au>pnes of the| Trader Council, advertised [o take place at I he Public Hall next Saturday evening, have j been postponed. Several publi c' meetings 1 will hf held here this week end in suppor ( of the candidature of Messrs. Ben Mathews and Tom S. Evans, the two Labour candi- j dates at the forthcoming rural council elec- tion. It I, also rumoured that an elei tion will also take place owing to the vacancy caused by the elevation of Mr. Rees Harries to an aldermanic seat on the Glamorgan County Council. Wim genuine regret we ann-unre 4ie death or Mr. Lewis, wife of Mr. Rees Lewis. Rhan- dirlas, which took place on Saturday even- ing at ner residence. The deceased ladv was a \er> taithtul communicant at Hope' Con. gregatioual h, and was held in v-rv high esteem lo. ally. The interment oo), place on Wednesday nfternoon a, Trinity burial ground. A most exciting game was played her? on Saturday, WÎl"1l "PonÍ\ boys made a des- perate attempt to rob Llangeiiech of their precious record The visitors, however, ran out winners hy a *rv—scored bv Dai Wood to nil. Mr. G P Jenkins, W.F.I" refereed efficiently, but the game in the concluding stages was very rough,
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BRITON FERRY NOTES. HEARD UNDER THEJTOWN CLIC K For "better or worse" we are to have an flection at Briton Ferry, and though things may appear quiet just now, yet there is evi- dence of much preparation being made. Our elections generally are fought in all earnest- ness. There seems to be a sincerity amongst the various supporters of the candidates that they have the right man, which creates that enthusiasm which tends to make our elections alive with excitement, and there is every prospect that the present one will be fought with even greater excitement and determina- tion than those in the past. I shall not this week attempt to predict the probable result of the poll. There are four seats vacant on the District Council, and six candidates—three old candidates seeking re-election and three new candidates. Mr. Geo. Jones, one of the representatives of the Trades and Labour Council, has retired in consequence of ill-health, having been a mem- ber for three years, and for two years chair- man of Burial Board. Until recentlv he had been a very assiduous member at the meet ings. The others seeking re-election are Mr. M. G. Roberts (merchant), Lawford Gower (contractor), and M. H. Hunter (surveyor). Taking the old members first, there is no question of Mr. M^ G. Roberts finding a place near the top of the poll. He has for a great number of years sat upon the Council, and was a member of the old Local Board. He was the first chairman of the District Council, which position he held for some years. He is a very active member, and has done some valuable services to the town. Mr. Lawford Gower, though a useful mem. ber, is no public speaker, and this mav tell against him notwithstanding that the Coun- cil Chamber is no oratorical arena, but a place^ to plead hard business facts, and if our Council is devoid of one thing more than another, it is of the true elements of business. IVith the exception of a few, the electors seem to be easily led away by a rousing and stirring speech by candidates during election times. But our roads are not im- proved, our rates are not reduced, our gas is not bettered, the environments are not made healthier by speech-making, but by intelli- r gent and reasonable argument based upon business lines. Of Mr. Hunter it may be said that he can very well hold his own either around the table or upon the public platform. He is one of the Briton Ferrv de- baters, nay, one of the ancient debaters. Mr. Hunter's knowledge of road-making and his position as surveyor should be of much value to the Council. and during his campaign We may hear something from him in refer- ence to those matters, because of our roads We may well say there is room for improve- ment. Of the two candidates there is no doubt Mr. James Thomas, the nominee of the Trades Council, is the favourite, apart from the fact that he has been nominated bv the Council, and I have not the slightest doubt ill predicting for him a place amongst the suc- cessful ones. We can understand a Socialist who understands Socialism, but unfortunately at Briton Ferry we have men trying to preach what they themselves do not understand. Reason and common-sense is a blessing which every man does not possess in sucli measure* as Mr. Thomas. Next in order comes Mr. M. G. M. Jef- freys (shiphrokcr), who, on the last election, was one of the unsuccessful candidates. Three years previous to that he had a walk 0ver. It appears that Mr. Jeffreys last. year gave a promise that in- would allow no elec- tion to pass without a contest, and in ac cordance with that promise he is now a candidate. I have no doubt he would make a good member providing he had a much shorter memory. Unfortunately for himself and others, he seems to dig up some un- Pleasant incident of the past. Apart from this, he would make an ideal member. He is taithhil, diligent, and attentive. Giant s •'rave had been improved during his tenure entirely through his persistency, and many other things could be mentioned in his fa- vour, Of the other candidate I have little to say. It is rumoured that he was nominated with- out his consent. If this is so I think the man out his If this is so I think the man responsible for nominating him should be called to account. The town has on more than one occasion been put to the uneessary than one occasion been put to the uneessary expense of an election through such actions. »\ hat I condemn is nomination without the person s consent, and I bardlv think Mr. Donovan will stand a chance, coming out as a free lance and apart from the Trades and Labour Council. Summing up, this week I would give aj phu-e to two only—Mr. M. G. Roberts and1 ,James Tit,)iiias. -Of the other two old mem- I ers, Messrs. Gower and Hunter, have got their work cut out, because I ant inclined to
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—————— LLANDOVERY. A SIGX OF SPRING. A butterfly was seen and ca.ptuied foot week in the town, a fact which proves th0 mildness of the weather at present prevailing. LLAXDOVERY PARTY SUCCESSFUL. w Afc au 'r'steddfod held at Cilvcwm fo ,t a mixed party from tliic town, under the leadership 0f Mr. W. Willaim.s, Xew- hono-'ur^1"6 Succes*ful 111 carrying off premier WATKIXS' FIXE DISPLAY. Judging from the criticism which appears 111 the "Newport Argue" and the "Dailv lost. Harry Watkins, the popular Llanellv- ite, appears to have played a. clinking game ,lrlan< The "Po'st" that he tackled like a demon, and those who have had the privilege of his grip can well judge what that phrase means. GUARDIANS ELECTIONS. The quartette of candidates (M- casrs. Wat- kirns, Thomas, Phillips, and Davies) for the three vacant cheats on the Board of Guardians with reference to the borough, are busy can- va.ssing the electorate. The contest is con- Mdered an uncertain one, and the result, which will be declared on Monday evevng, is expected to show a very small margin of votes between the rival candidates. THE YEOMANRY. It is now practically certain that the Gla- morga.n and Pembroke Yefniaiviy will this year train at Llandovery, and that they will camp here on tha 24th May next, and remain for a period of 18 days. Llwynwormwcod f j <IS other lands1, have been hired for drill, camping and manoeuvring purposes. The residents of the town should feel gra.te- ful at th,'> honour which has fallen the ancient borough in being selected from amongat many other towns anxious for the privilege. This was unquestionably acquired through the zeal and energy of Mr. Pryse-Rice, Llwyny-Brain, and many other prominent local gentlemen. The presence of the Yeomanry in the district will be the means of a lot of money being spent in the town, and tradesmen, publicans, and others should hail with j:y and gratifi- cation the decision of the military authori- ties. WHFT-MOX DA Y ATTRA CTIONS. The Committee of the Whit-Monday at- tractions are dt.ermined to make the' pro- gramme as attractive as possible. Over a £ 100 will be distributed in prizes, JE50 being offered in the open male voice competition the test piece being '-The Ct u.vtders Th contest.s for bn.se band* have been divided into two classes, and the "march past" has wi.'cly been dispensed w ith. There will abo be n solos for four voices, and in the timbering competitions the Committee offer a silver challenge cup. in addition to exc-llent monetary prizes. Altogether, therefore, the bill of fare for Whit-Monday, a.. regards vaiietv and excellence, .should cert:iinlv satis- ty the most invidious of the general pubiic. who can safely depend upon getting their money s worth. Mr. E. Price-Griffith, the energetic secretary of the event, is already kept busy in replying to applications, and everything tends at pies^nt to a grand day's amusement, and a successful .ssue. BAND OF HOPE PRESENTATIONS. A meeting of the members of .the Taber- nacle Band of Hope was held at the labenxacle Vestry, on Thursday evening. Ihe membership roll totals over a hundred, including juveniles and adults, and meetings have been held w< ekly during the winter months, but these will be disbanded now until the next winter is heralded in. The main business « t.11-e evening was a most pleasing one, consisting of prestations to the treasurer and secretary of the Band of Hope, for .excellent services rendered. Mi. Thomas (the treasurer) has been in particular most vseful at the weekly, meetings. There was a capital attendance, and the meeting was presided over by Mr. Thomas Griffiths, CoLlvge-terraco. The Chairman, in opening the mtei,sting proceedings, refeired to the great a.wstance received from the treasurer and secretary since the formation of the Scciety. H: teltt surp that t-hey would fully appieciate the gifts which would be handed tbeni that evening. He limped to see an in- creas? in the number ot members when the i>ar.d of Hope again met. He urged all the membeis to remain total abstainers during t.id summer months. He instanced eevertl (Jase_-s whfte drink had be<n the ruin of many lamilki- Mr. Jchn Edwards, St one-street, remarked that lie had net touched a drop of alcoholic drink for 60 yeais, and yet he now L'lt as well, if not better, than many who partook of the beverage. He appealed to the members to keep firm to. their pledge, as obriety led to comfort, success and happi- ness.—Mr. John DavYs, Pantycelyn. and Mr. Dd. Wiilia.mis, Lead House, also testified to :Le good results- attained by beint/ a tetotaller.—Mi1.* M. J. Thorny of Rock vcuago. the talented c.sii'ght-er ot Mr. Ihr',n:I: statllH master, who has acted ;s tteasuivr aid acconifjanist for the nand or Hope since its formation, was then made the recipient of a g<-Id necklace, tlie presentation beirg made in appropriate terms by Mr. Edwards, the senior member of the Society. —Mr. 1). J. Wager, the secretary of the Band of Hope, was afterwards handed by Mr. John Davies, the conductor of the singing, a silver chain pendant, in recognition of ser- vices rendered.—Mr. Wager, in responding', said he would be happy to assist in furthering the movement in the future. il6 he had tried to do in t-he past. -Miss Annie Williams, Victoria-crescent, then gave a delightful ran- deting of the beautiful solo "Ora pro Nobis." which received well-merited applause. A well executed pianoforte duett was next con- tributed by Mis. Beatrice WifJia.ms' and Master Deiinie Williams (pupile of M'ss M. J. Thomas), and the. singing of a hymn from Sankev's t>.rminuted a most interesting meet- ing. POLICE COURT.—MONDAY. Before Alderman C. P. Lewis, Llandingat, and Mr. T. Roberts (ex-Mayor). DRINK AND LANGUAGE. James Rogers, a tramp, was brought up in custody of P.C. David Davies, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 19th inst. —The constable stated he was informed that a man was in Stone-street, insulting people and drunk. Prisoner used most disgusting language, and on his way to the lock-up con- tinue l to express very bad vocalmlary.Tohn Arthur, a water bailiff, who assisted com- plainant, gave corroborating testimony, and the magistrates fined prisoner 10s. and costs. The necessary -lucre" not being forthcom- ing, he a,; committed to Carmarthen Prison i'1. uefault. COLLEGE SPORTS. The annual athletic sports in connection with Llandovery College Were commenced on SSaturday and Monday evenings last, and the results of the events then decided are ap- pended. The remainder of the races were disposed of yesterday, and the results will appear fully in next week's issue:—• Steeplechase (Seniors), 17 starters) 1st, Hugh Morris; 2nd, A. K. Owen; 3rd, W. Pugh. Steeplechase (Juniors): 1st. T. J. James; 2nd, D. P. Evans: 3rd. A. Prys Jones. Throwing the Cricket Ball 1st, Hugh Morris, distance. 89yds, 3 £ ft 2nd, K. Hal- den, distance, 84vds. 2ft. Mile (open). 13 competitors: 1st. Hugh Morris: 2nd, T. J. James: 3rd, L. A. Wil- liams. Time, 5mins. 18secs. This race was splendidly contested, and resulted in a keen tussle between Morris and James, the former winning with a fine spurt near home. LZjA^1)0VFftY v- BUILTH. 'Scribbler writes: — Tho Llanc'overv hockey eleven journeyed to Builtli on Satuf- day to try conclusions with a team represent- ing that celebrated mineral watering place and were accompanied by several enthusiasts. The Llandoverians were minus two of their regular players ,namely, S. H. Price, the cus- todian, who was on the injured kit, and Jack Jones, the outside left wing forward. These defections were considered to weaken the team. D. J. Wager kept goal;, .and Evans, a promising player, filled Jones' posi- tion. Hairy Watkins, although suffering from a cold, assisted the team, and his pre- sence infused a good deal of confidence in the players*. Builth placed their strongest pos- sible eleven in the field. and were quite san- guine of securing a victory. The game .started about 3.30 before a huge crowd >oi spectatoiis, and the opening play was in favour of the homesters. The Llandoverians forwards ultimately' got away in fine style, and Martin Davies, securing in the visitors twenty-live, effected a pretty dribble, and getting into the circle, shot a beautiful gold. The visitors did all the pressing after this, but a sturdy defence, kept the goal intact. Llandovery "thus at the interval lead by 0113 goal to nil. On the resumption, the Llan- doverians comonied finely, and as the result of capital intcrpassing, Harry Watkins se- cured and sooaed the second goal witli a hot shot. Builth, on the restart, attacked vigor- ously, Swettenham being continually pro- minent. but Wager prevented a score en more than one occasion by kicking and clearing ad- mirably. Once more, the Llandoverians bombarded the home citadel, and Harry Wat- king shot the ball between the uprights, but the referee penalised him for "sticks" and the goal was accordingly disallowed. Just on the call of time the Builth forwards got away. and a scramble at the mouth of the goal ended in Swettenham shooiting through. Time was then called, leaving Llandovery victors of a hard tussle. 11 FINAL SCORE: LLAXDOYERY-2 goals. BUILTH—1 goal. COMMENTS ON THE GAME. Just as I predicted in my notes lltist week a solitary goal only divided the teams at the conclusion of the game ,and this, is perhaps a true indication of the play. The game was played at a terrific pace, and as every man on the Llandovery side gave a creditable ex- hibition, I shall refrain from individualizing. LLANDOVERY'S HOCKEY RECORD. "Scribbler" writes:—The fixture list of the hockey club has now concluded, and the players have again given an excellent account of themselves. Out of a dozen games which were played, ten were won, one lost, and the other drawn. The scoring sheet also pre- sents a favourable balance in favour of the Llandoverians, 37 goals being registered as against 11 goals by their various opponents. Llandilo were the only team to inflict a defeat and on that fatal date, Llandovery were fear- fully handicapped on account of the indis- position of several of the players who turned out that day. I feel assured that if the teams met again this season, the tables would be turned. To lose only one match during the course of two successive seasons an achieve- ment which many a South Wales club might envv. I congratulate Skipper Williams and: his men oil their excellent performance, of which the town is justly proud.
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A Valuable Gift. Every reader who is musically (inclined will be glad <*■< the gifti of a. new music folio! This foliiw measures 11 in-c/ha? by 81 inches, has 14 pages of clearly printed imisic from en- graved. plates, a. coloured cover, aind un- doubtedly makes a welcome adSd'ition to fincy collection of muyic. Kv-eiry composition it contains has b:een speciality; co,mposed. da en- tirely original, and will not be puibliieibled ftepantt:' Yr. This folio or b,ii.eiget,hac, just been produced by title- Bü.I'6 Pethn Co., and tihey offer to g-ive a pop;f to every rea-d-eir of this paper who m-akea application 'to thøm for one, and for- wards t-wd pentrty stamps to pay packagfe apd return postage. A coon song, a march, a sacred song, and a wViTtz, 'are aimong the compositions, ■wtiik-'hi aire tihirottghout of first (1 uallity. On tlhils sub- j-ælt it will be sufficient' to point, out tfinat ■tibje well-known composer, J. Michael Waitttcn (composer of tlhe Coronation March to King Edward VII) is (responsible for two cafl, tihie songs. All applications for this music aire to be posted to the Biile Beran Co.'s Central Depott I.eeds,, and this painagir.a|>h from the "Cambrian" miust, be enctoged. This is cer- tainly; a unique off-or, whiicih should not be missed by our renders.
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-A Pathetic Death at Swansea. The death took place under circumstances of unusual pathos at 8.30 on Tuesday morn- ing of Mrs. Maud Marks, wife of Mr. John >S. Marks, relieving officer, Swansea, who is himself lying at his sister's residence in St. Helen's-road in a very grave condition. De- ceased, who resides at Carmarthen-road, was taken ill at the beginning of the winter, but until six weeks ago the symptoms did not develop seriously, when it was found that she had been seized by the dread scourge rapid consumption. At that stage Dr. An- derson, who had been attending to Mr. Marks, advised the latter's removal, and he was accordingly taken to his sister's resi- dence. Mrs. Mark's disease assumed die shape of hemorrhage of the lungs, and al- though as late as ten o'clock on Monday night she conversed cheerfully with her sisters, she passed away at half-past eight the following morning. The deceased lady was 38 years of age, a native of Aberdare, and her brothers are well known in running and football circles—one, Lewis Deere, be- ing the ex-Mountain Ash footballer, now of Huddersfield Football Club. Mr. and Mrs. Marks had previously buried their two children, and profound sympathy is felt with deceased's stricken husband, who had been nursed by his devoted wife with assi- dious care up to the final stage 01 her it ness.
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*#♦# J | I DISTRICT | j I NEWS §*# SWANSEA DISTRICT. Rev. E. K. Jones, Baptist minister, fllais, who a few days ago returned home with his newly-made bride from their honeymoon, is to be the recipient of a testimonial from his congregation and friends. The funeral took place on Saturday at "I Ystradgvnlais Churchyard, of Mr. Lewis Hop kin,' Foundry, Pengurnos (who died of consumption after two years' illness). The funeral was a large one. Deceased was a rnembeI of H. Company Breconshire Volun- f' teer Rifles, and his comrades turned out 't1 large numbers. A farewell salute was tire-i over the grave. At Aberavon on Monday. Margaret Am John, 3, Beatrice-street Blaengwynfi, sum- mooed her brother-in-law, W m. John, & next -door neighbour, with assaulting her. Com- plainant swore that defendant c aw^ht her bv the throat and that she fainted. De- fendant said complainant had. too, taken him by the throat. Various kiwis of evi- deftce was put in and in the end the Bonek fined defendant 20s, Bad costs. At Aberavon on Monday, Win. -ffolvn Childs, Glyncorrwg, was charged with being drnk and disorderly. Defence was that he was proceeding home quiet 1-r with ins wife when knocked down by a sinker named Charlej. Defendant and his wife main- tained he was not drunk, the latter -definililig a man's drunkenness as being a state of •'rolling about." Dismissed with costs. Arising out of 'hiscase, G. Charles, sinker, Olyn orrvvg. was charged with being drunk and disorderly in a butcher's o^ioj> with a "knife in one hana and the '"steei" in the ther, threatening to hRY" Child's life. titled 7s. 6(1 'r1 cost | The first .-eting of the Y^radgynlais j Suit-Committee of the Brecon Edu'vtion Authority was held at the magistrates' loom on Thursday. The Rev. W. M. Morgan was elected chairman. It was decided to al I the following to thi commutes :—Aid. R. S. H odgson,, Alderman S. Morgan, Al- derman M. Price, and Mr. H Walters, J.P. Re, Morgan suggested that as the committee would now b> :tu even number <S>, and that he as chairman would possibly he called upon often to giv? a casting vote, he proposed that Mrs. Jenkin Thomas, Maesycoed, be also added. This Has agreed to. Messrs. ldris Willia ns, for Cvn. lais School; Rowland Thomas, Cwmtwrch; L Miss Owen Williams, Abercrave Miss Bea- trice Thomas, Cynlais Infants' School (all of whom had been successful at the last Kiag's Scholarship examination), were ap- Sointed assistant masters and mistresses. Ir. Jones, Clydach, was appointed for Abercrave. It was decided to advertise for a school attendance officer to fill the vacancy caused through the death of the late Mr. tthys Da vies. Last Saturday evening an interesting meat- ing was held at Hore' Congregational Church Iioiigh</r. when the Rev. Watkin and Mrs. Jones (pastor), were the recipients of a beau,- tiful marble clock, presented to them by me ,aboipe Church on the occasion of their recent IMXT",Ilge. Th6 clock contained of a bold jjlata, which bore the following inscription: Presented to Rev. Watkin and Mrs. Jones, an their marriage tour by the Congregation of Horeb. Loughor." The chair wan occupied by Mr. David ihomas, Loughor, who, at the commencement of the meeting, delivered a «hort add'ress. Afterwards he called upon Mrs. Lucher to make the presentr.ition, and in return the Rev. Watkin Jonts thanked all who had subscribed for their most valuable jtnd useful pre??nt, and Mrs. Jones also, gave thanks in a W-el.,tt recitation. During1 the -erentng a. good programme was gone through, when the following assisted :—Recitation, Miss M. H. Jones and Miss M. H. Da vies; M()lo. Master 0. Glyndwr Thomas; rec.t., Mr. Dd. Davies and Mr. John Thomas; ad, dresses., Mr. William Evansand Mr. Vvilliam UidldnÍ-s; land poetry by the Chairman. The meeting terminated by the singing of the We}shttvmn."UFryniau C'aer«ilem cae'r Gweled." etc.
NEATH.
NEATH. At Neath on Friday, Margaret Jones summoned her husband, San.m-1, for persist- ertt cruelty. Mr. W. if. David appeared for the complainant. The parties live at Mo >re- town, Skewen, the husband being a collier, There are four children. The wife said that he ill-treated her He was continually get- ting drunk, and as recently as last Sunday night he came home and kicked her out of bed and turned her out of the house. He could earn 36s. a week. Defendant put in a certificate that his average earnings dur- ing the past twelve weeks had been 9s. per week. Separation order granted; contri- bution 12s. a week. At Neath on Friday, James Taylor, haulier, 51, Lower-street, Briton Ferry, was í summoned for ill-treating a horse by work- ing it in rn unfit state. He was fined 10s. and costs. John Davies, 14, Hunter-street, Briton Ferry, for a like offence, was fined 40s. and costs. In the first case the servant was penalised, and in the second the owner. Neath Trades Council have passed are. solution condemning the action of the Govern- ment in allowing the importation of Chinese labour into South Africa, favouring the adoption of the metric system and support- ing women's suffrage. Eleven names were received for membership of the Ruskin Hall correspondence class, which s about tp be started. At Neath, on Friday, Stephen John Bailey a Briton Ferry blacksmith, was charged with stealing a piece of strap. He with Dd. Anthony, a labourer, was also charged with stealing fowls to the value of 20s. from the garden of Joseph Williams; Shelone-road, Briton Ferry. Wm. Adams, a labourer, was charged with having received the fowls. Mr. David represented Adams, and Mr Jeffreys was for the other two, who pleadeJ guilty. The strap was the nro- perty o! the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Rail- way Co. Bailey on the first charge was fined £1 ana costs, and on the second C2 and costs Anthony was fined L2 and costs. There was also a charge of stealing against Adams, but that was withdrawn, he being fined L2 and costs for .receiving. The death of Mr. Dd. Harris, Windsj. road, Neath, for forty years deputy high bailiff, was on Saturday received with re- gret. He had been ailing for some time snd passed away during the second hour of hi3 70th birthday. He was an authority on matters appertaining to Wales and its' an guage, and had acted as Welsh interpreter ,at Glamorgan Assizes, and Neath and Aber- avon County Courts. He was highly thought of in the legal profession. The almost direct causes of his illness is said to have been the anxiety- and suspense caused by the fact of his eldest son and second daughter being in Kimberley during its siege by the Boers. Mr. Sidney Harris, his second son, is chief clerk at Swansea County Court, and thers are five grown-up children, including Mr. Thomas Harris, who is engaged in a Swan- sea bank. The funeral has been fixed for Thursday afternoon at Ynismardy Cemetery. A determined fight with the "raw "uns" took place on Friday at a spot near Rhigos, between Glvn Neath and Hirwain, between Dai Jenkins (Maesteg) and Bernard Platt (Lewisham) for JB50 aside, together with a substantial pu,-se. In the eleventh round Platt aimed a blow at Jenkins, which fell short, and Jenkin3, stepping in. caught Platt a terrific half-hook punch on the jaw, which felled him like a log. H^ was hopelessly beaten, and, fail- ing to rise, was counted out, Jenkins being declared the winner of a hard-fought battle. At Neath Guardians on Monday the fol- lowing resolution was adopted -"That in view of the fact that the School Boards of this Union have not been extravagant in school extensions, but have refrained from building (except when compelled to do so in view of the Education Act, 1902, coming into operation), the County Council be petitioned j to contribute at least one half of the repay- ment of loans and interest." Neath Guardians met on Tuesday, Mr. H. Jones presiding. Rev. L. P. Williams drew attention to the necessity of removing the Workhouse children to the Cottage Homes and moved a resolution.—Mr William Jones seconded. — The Chairman was glad the Visiting Committee had taken up the mat- ter, but since the committee had met the number had greatly decreased, and possibly there would be only seven at the Work- house.—Mr. E. Bevan moved an amendment that the matter be reterred to the Cottage Homes.—Mr. W. R. Evans seconded.—Four voted for th? motion and 19 for the amend- ment.—The application of Mr. D. H. Davies, relieving officer, for an increase of salary was not granted. I
LIANDILO.
LIANDILO. LLANDILO DEALERS DEFENCE AT NEATH. Evan Mo'rgan Evans, dealet, Llandilo, who had purchased some porkers at Neath Market, e ngaged two boys to drive them to Briton Verry for slaughter. One of the animal'j lay down outside a grocer's shop, and could not be pursusvded to go further. If l'ay there from the Wednesday until Th' jrsday morning, Evans was sued for cr uelty at Neath Police Court on Friday. T^he defence set up was that there was no cruelty, as the -aflimal being intended for slaughter, there was no necessity for feed- ing, as in ordisvary cases. The Bench thought the case of cruelty ifcad not been proved, but that the defeat ant, when entrusting pigs to boys, shcuiM isee that the p.-maials arrived at their destitu- tion. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEAR ANCE IN CARMARTHENSHIRE. Great interest continues to tx- displayed in the SLlangadock district of Carmarthen- shire regarding the strange disappearance of ThoniKS Thomas, who resided at Penybrook Farnc, Manordeilo. On the CA-tL.x- of his dis- appearance, February 19th, 1.0 had attended a ploughing match at Llansadsvrn, and was accompanied to within a short distance of his lioi4Qe on his way home by a neighbour rather late in the evening. Since then nothing has been heard of him. A very exhaustive search has been made for miles around, but to no purpose. His hvt was found near the spot where he parted with the friend that accompanied him. A circular bearing a photo of the missing man, taken 11 years ago, has been circulated, offer- ing a reward of £10 for information as will lead to the discovery of Thomas, dead or alive. The reward is offered by Mr. John Evans, Llwynybrain, Manordeilo, R.S.O. The official description of the missing man is as follows :-Age, 51 yeaTs, looks younger 5ft. 7in. high, fair complexion, dark brown hair, turning grey, dark brown moustache and small side whiskers, proportionate build, a farmer. CHAIRMAN OF BENCH WANTS THE NAME CHANGED. At Llandilo, on Saturday, Dd. James Phil- lips and Wm. Jenkins, Ammanford colliers, were fined for threatening a man named Morris. The police evidence was to the effect that defendants were found creating a disturb- ance outside Morris's house. It transpired that the former had promised to knock the latter's head off when he met him at the —— Club next. The Chairman: This Club appears to be a nice kind of place. What is it? Inspector Davies It is a new Club, just formed-the Conservative Club. (Laugh- ter.) The Chairman: Oh, no; I can't believe that. (Rene.ved laughter.) Inspector Davies: Well, it is called the Conservative Club), but I don't believe there are two voters altogether. (Laughter.) The Chairman I think they had better change the name. Is it legistered? The Clerk Yes, and the books are kept in order. They have been overhauled, every one. The Chairman That is a pity, as it is just that sort of place that ought to be put down. Inspector Davies: The Club is in order, and the men all pay their membership fees. The Chairman And it is open on Sunday for drinking, I suppose? The Clerk No, it is not. Inspector Davies I believe it is at certain times. The Clerk Then it is against the rules. Inspector Davies: We have the worst characters there. The Chairman Are there any ratepayers there? Inspector Davies No, I don't think so. The Chairman: Then for goodness sake ask them to change the name, because it is doing a lot of harm to the Conservative cause. (Laughter.)
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SWANSEA GROCER'S FAILURE. Registrar Severely Questions a Debtor. Bank-Note Incident atan Hotel. At the Swansea Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before Mr. Registrar Home, Mr. J. H. Powell, grocer and draper, was further examined on the amended statement of his affairs he had compiled. Mr. LI. Howell was trustee; Mr. F. Beddows Nash represented two creditors; Mr. Davies (,'ieron Thomas and Co.) represented Messrs. Weaver and Co., whilst debtor was represented by Mr. Edward Harris. The Official Receiver: Yon had cash in nand OT under your control on December 17, 1902, of £ 100?—Yes. In your cash account there is no men- tion of it. It is mentioned at the end of the cash account I believe. No, I don't see it mentioned.-If I haven't mentioned it, it'is an oversight. In the dra pery business it is included, I know. Then the statement is incorrect?- Yes. In the summary of cash account of the grocery business, you show the total cash J received is Jbl.912 19s.?—Yes. On the other side you say payments were made to the extent of £ 2,282. How was that possiMef—Y borrowed. Why don't you show the borrowed money? —You only asked me what was under mv control Debtor further explained that JB501 un. accounted for in the trading account had been lost, and that was why he was in the court. The 0(fi< ial Receiver said the debtor did not explain how, and it would not do for him to refer fr .ru one account to another. After further questions the Official Receiver stated: "I am bound to say that your case is a most unsatisfactory one, and you have not given the help you ought to have done, and there has been no desire to give a better state of affairs, for certain books have been withheld, and one ledger has only recently been discovered at your house, which you have sworn you could not find." 1 Debtor said it was only a scrap-book and was twelve years old. I In reply to Mr. Nash, debtor said he be. ] came aware of his insolvency lsst October or November, and ix he had siated that he 1 knew of it in August it was a mistake. He denied buying foods from Messrs. J. Young a few days beton his bankruptcy. His wife used to ha ve a banking account, but she had not now. She had advanced him J6100 at a r time, and three sums of J350 and one of JB120. I Mr. N asil You told the trustee last time r that your wife withdrew the money as she was scared. VVJi-it do you mean by being a scared ? ° a Debtor I simply said she became scared, I but on what account T don't know. In reply to Mr. Davies, debtor said he bought his property in High-street and Pier- street from a Air. Dawe. giving £ 500. There was a mortgage of £ 1,300, so that he really paid £ 1,800 altogether. This he sold to his wife in 1895 for £ 400, but the sale had not been completed until recentlv. Mr. Davies: Should you he surprised to hear that Messrs. Bcor and t'iant regarded the agreement as having fallen through. Debtor Yes, I should. And nine Was tne reason the document was not produced to the bank from whom you borrowed on a second charge no to £1,2OÕ?-- I never to-tched an-v of the bank's monev until 1900, and then I told my wife 1 wanted more than £100. which I first agreed to bor- row. She consented. It was 1.; 1895 he sold the equity ot redemption of the property to his wife. and he sold it for £ £ 00 subiect to the mortgage of £ 1,3X3. In reply to Mr. Harris, debtor said he be- lieved that the property had since been sold by th" bank. Debtor said he had suffered bv a fire in High-?treet, he being the landlord of the property. The Offil ill Receiver then asked the debtor v het.ier he hud visited hotels since his bank- rupt c v. Debtor: Yes ;I have been. Frfouent'y'!—Daily perhaps. You have been to the Hush Hotel within the toast montit or two?—Yes*. Ami did you require change ot a E5 note? —I might have done*
Dublin Fight : No Change.
Dublin Fight No Change. The result of the poll in the Dublin (St., Stepher's) election was declared on TuesdaJ as follows: — Waldron (JN.) 3,452 Matheson (U.) 2,812 Majority. 620 Last Election, 1900.—McCann (N.), 3,429 4 Campbell (C.), 2,873; Nat. majority, 556. SPOILT PAPERS: CORRECTED FIGURES. Considerable discussion arose after thef count in reference to spoiled papers, with c the result that 25 of these were added to Mr. Waldion's figures and nine to the total recorded for Mr. Matheson. The corrected; result therefore stands as follows: — Waldron 3,457 Matheson 2,821 Majority 636 Hf- XTT.1 J 1 1 .'1 1. mr. vv aiuron was warmiy cneerea Dy a small crowd on leaving Green-street Court* house, where the votes were counted.
PATTI'S ADVENTURES.
PATTI'S ADVENTURES. Delighted with Her American Welcome. Daring Attempt on Her Jewellery. "My tour," said Madame Patti to a re.. porter who interviewed the diva at (Jraig-y- Nos, on her return from America, "Oh, it • was a glorious success." "You did not quite complete your prov gramme of sixty concerts," said the repre* sentative. 1 uniy once did 1 fail to appear, answerecf the diva, merrily, "and then I was well agaiir. two davs afterwards. I sang at forty con- certs in all the principal towns where we could get the right sort of audiences. I would not go to the other towns. Oh, but it was terribly trying. Such vast distances' to travel, and two or three concerts a wefik. "We travelled in the five months, on rait alone, 19,150 miles," interpolated Baron Cederstiom. 'N)t that I cared," added the baroness; "one day we could scarcely breathe because of the heat, and the next we were travel- line through snowstorms, but I was well right through, with the exception of a few days." "And what of the American audiences?' asked the interviewer. "Oh, they were delightful; they wouli not let me stop singing, and we could hear them shouting when we were driving front the hall. They would not desist until they were told that I had gone." Both the baron and baroness had some in. cisive remarks to make about the exceedingly democratic spirit of the American. "Every- one thinks they are as good as you are," said Madame Patti. "The railway porter," added her husband, explanatorily, "when asked to take your lug. gage does so only if it is convenient to him, and so on." "But American society is. the best," re4 marked Mme. Patti, emphasising the define lte article. "We had one exciting adventure," eon> tinued the baron. "We were travelling be- tween Los Angeles and San Francisco, and between two and three in the morning our coloured cook was aroused bv the smashing of glas? in the kitchen of the car. Jumping up, he was in time to disturb a train jumper, who had gained access to the car through the window. The man had a revolver in his hand, but the cook raised the alarm, and rushed at him, and he jumped from the train. We were travelling pretty fast at the time. but we heard no more of him." "He came for my jewels, I expect," said Mme. Patti, "but of course I had left-theni with Rothschild." "The incident was kept out of the papery remarked the representative.. "Yes," replied the baroness, v.ho was laughing merrily at the recital of her ad- venture; "even I did not know of it till a day or two ago. and I wondered, too, at that time at the baron buying one of thosa flat pistols which you can pick from vour pocket, you know and at his constant re- quests to keep my door locked, when it was so hot that I could scarcely breathe." "T expect," said the baron, "that the man had travelled by the same train to accom- plish his design, and walked along the roofs of the carriages until he came to ours. Ha was very daring." Baron Cederstrom, whose first visit to tiia 'United States it was, related a further ad< venture of his in a buggy drawn by an 03. trich which an ostrich farmer had especially; trained and remarked on the fact that iâ the course of their tour they had visited every State of the Constitution with the exieptiott of Texas and Florida. "Yes," said the diva, in conclusion. "I am quite pleased and completely satisfied at thf success of the tour in every way. 1 had heaps of flowers and lots of presents given me, and I feel qite well."
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The first meeting of fnc creditoin ot Wr: Henry Jenkins, Brynderwen, Skt-rty, and 11^ Exchange Buildings, Swanse. shiphrukor and commission agent, was held at the. Official Receiver's Oince. Swansea, on Tues- day. The Official Receiver remains trustee.;
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At Nebo Schoolroom, Loughor, on Friday evening, Mr. J. Littlejohns, Labour candi- date for Swansea District, addressed a meet- ing. Referring to the Keir-Hardie resolu- tion in the House, with regard to the unem- pJo. yed, Mr. Littlejohns said that many who work a hard for Mr. Brynmor Jones at tli., last election had since asked their member why he voted against the resolution. Mr. j Jeaps said "You must not think a member vc-tes in accordance with what he thinks is •"isht he has got to vote the way his party wr.nts him to vote. I think more about the liberal Government than I do about the unemployed. Mr. Littlejohns denounced tta Education Bill and expressed his svm- Jjathy with those who opposed it. The La h* party would make a stand for absolutely free education-free elementary and se- condary schools, free colleges and free uni- versities. (Applause.) But all this woulJ be of no avail unless the children of the worker.- were enabled to keep their children at school until they were 17 or 18 years of age. Mr. Littlejohns then went on to sketch out, a scheme whereby some of the profits trorn mines and other native w'ealth should be devotee towards educational needs. He thought a Minister of Education for Wales should be appointed, and that the people of Wales should manage its own education department. (Applause). Mr. W. E. Mor- gan, miners' agent, presided. The death is announced of Mrs. Ann Ste- { pbctw, Ty-yn-y-1 erllan, Craigeefnparc, aged t)8 L'ntil quite recently she was quite able to converse rationally and attend to house j and garden work. A remark tble fact is that tier teeth were perfect up to the last, Llansamlet Council Election Fight. A meeting of the supporters of Mr. J. W. Johnston was held at Liwynbrwydraii Chapel Schoolroom, on Monday evening. Mr I). w. Jenkins presided. The candidate then gave an account of his cine years' stewardship. After questions had been answered bv Mr. Jehfuiton, Mr. E. R. Thomas moved a vote ot confidence. Mr. Thomas Rees seconded, and Messrs. I), I«e\vis, Daniel Rees. T. A. Thomas. John Walters, Daniel Griffiths, and William Ro. berls supported.—Carried. MEETING OF ELECTORS AT LLAN- SAM LET LOWER. At Carniel Chapel, Pent red wr, Llansamlet. T*'»wer, supporters of the two retiring mem- h'ts for the Swansea Rural Council, Rev. J. II Harris and Mr. Wm. Morgan, met. Re v. T'-ouias Jones presided. 'ir. Morgan said, with reference to the f ;rdians, he was more prepared to give t .'i to a man who had tried to provide for i. family by entering a sick club than to ttnc who had not.—Mr. Harris said he went on the Council purely in the interest of the ru*(tj>ayers. Ihe roads of the'parish were tic v in good condition. After dealing with .,1, i-nproved water supply, he said. in re- 'u, f. rd to the Guardians, that lie had been ar. I <of bringing denominationalism into i 1.i. dealings there This he denied. He JiaJ been asked by the ratepayers to stand •gain. IS Mr. John -vftomas {Guardian) said he had J always fn\\uJ Messrs. Harris and Morgan vvOrkitig the poor, and he did not see why Mother man should "come and kick out two good and tried men." Mr. J. R. Williams, the new candidate, now put in an appearance, and the chairman gave him an opportunity of speaking. He said that he had not come out in spite, but as a man nominated by the ratepayers. He was himself a heavy ratepayer. Messrs. Rosser, Joseph, Da vies, and Mor- gan spoke in favour of Messrs. Harris and Morgan, and Mr. Benjamin Rosser proposed a vote of confidence in them. Mr. J. Thomas seconded, and it was car- ried unanimously. Swansea Higher Grade Scholar- ships. The question of withdrawal of bays ancj girls from the Swansea, Higher Grade Schools before ^•■•ir scholarships had expired v. as dis cussed at a meeting of the Swan?>n School Board Management Committee OK. Monday, Mr. W. E. Harris presiding. The rule is that in such cases the parents should pay an amount equivalent to the fees tor the remainder of the term. But several, well-known to Rev. W. Wat- Ions Edwards, have been removed from school on account of pressure of bad times on tbe parents. Miss Dillwyn emphasised the fact that the removal of these children was a great hard- ship to others, who would take full advan- tage of the scholarships, and. on her motion, it was resolved that the rule of the Board with respect to payment of fees, should, save in very exceptional cases, be adhered to.
BRITON FERRY NOTES.
believe that Mr. Jeffreys is going to be a rather keen rival, and until some meetings have been held 1 will withhold from pro- phesying their respective positions. Neither of the three has any particular quarter upon which to depend for votes, and to my way Or thinking there will be a general spb*ting"up of votes. In all probability we shall have a general meeting of the candidates a few days be. fore the election. I hardly think those meet- ings have been of much good to the town. A lot of promises are made but, like pie- crusts, made to be broken. I would suggest as a change this year that we have a meet- ing for the electors to speak and give their views upon the past history of the Council and its members, and point out their weak- nesses and failures, and lace before the can- didates what is really required—and then put the question to the candidates. We hear enough of what good the Council has done, but we never hear of their blunders or then follies, and beiieve a step in this direction would do the town more good iust now, and perhaps make the Council realise that it is more closely watched than it imagines. It would also give an opportunity to the elec- tors just to remind the candidates of their numerous promises, which up to the pre- sent have never been fulfilled. The election will take place on Saturclay- 0 to my mind a very awkward day. and I am afraid there will not be a heavy poll. The change is meant in the interest of the work- ing men, and I trust they will take advan- tage of it in their own interest. Their vote is of far greater value than any amusement that may be at Neath or Swansea that day. and it should also be borne in mind that it was the Labour members who insisted upon the change, and unless the poll will be eouallv as heavy as on previous occasions, it will be a rebuff to them for their pains in intro- ducing the innovation. "FERRYITE."
- SWANSEA GROCER'S FAILURE.
Did you have a bundle of notes? How many had you ?-Ï might have had one: I don't suppose I had any more. It is not a question of supposition. How many notes had you at the time.'—I might, have had two. Will you swear there were not five or seven?—About two or three. Where they all £5 notes?—Two Lio notes and cne £ 5. Where did you get them from?—They e- longed to my sister-in-law, who is pretty well off, and I had the notes for ,l coiol.s oi hours in my possession. What for?—Nothing particular. She often leaves her purse with my wife to keep and sometimes with roe. She has confidence in vou still?—\es. What did you do with the £ 25?—-I gave it back to her. Why did you want change if you wanted to give it back?—I might have kept 10s. out of it. Do you want the court to beiieve that your relative should hand you P,25 for the sake of 10s.?—If I had changed t and deducted 10s. she would not have blamed me. Did you ask for a loan of £ 25?—No. What was it then?—She shows such con- fidence in us. I might have bad her purse in my pocket at the time. The Registrar Did you ? Debtor I don't remember. You are in possession of this money and don't explain how it was in your hands. Debtor did not reply. The Official Receiver: Who is this lady? Debtor: Mrs. Lane, St. James'-terrace, London. Is she married?—Yes; her husband is an engineer. Will you tie yourself down now to only having £ 25?—I can't tie myself down. I know I had notes belonging to Mrs. Lane. I can't say how many I had. I had some other papers about me.
- SWANSEA GROCER'S FAILURE.
You pledged yourself just now it was not over £ 25, but now you won't tie yourself to the amount?—They were not mine. )Irs. Lane would be able'to tell, added debtor with a smile. The Official Receiver said it was no laugh- ing matter, but was a very serious matter for the bankrupt to go about flourishing £5 and L10 notes and then saying someone else lent him her purse, "Now, I ask you, is it a credible story?" W Debtor Its a fact. Mrs. Lane generally leaves her purse with my wife or me. What does Mrs. Lane visit you for?-She is back and forward all the time. And when she comes down the first thing she hands you is her purse?—Not always How does she get along without her purse? —She has sufficient change with her. Were you sober in the Bush Hotel ?-Yes. You were not always sober?—Not always. How long ago was the occasion I have re- ferred to ?-About a month. I can't remem- ber who was present. I shall apply to the Registrar for other steps if you don't answer me. Where were you?—In the bar. f Was the barmaid present?-Yes. I don't remember changing a note in the Bush. You have sworn you changed it?— I | thought you said I had notes in my posses- t sion. What is the object of you showing the notes if you don't want èhange :-Perhaps braggadocio. It's something new for me. and it might be that I wanted to show I was not so poor as I looked. I agree. I put it to you they were yours. -No. You seem to have a bad memory not know- ing who was present?—You have sprung this upon me. I am very glad I have. How much more noney have you like this?—I only had it that sartieular day. Have you monies in the house anywhere.— STo, not mine. -1 I put it to you you have not handed over ill the cash you art- possessor or?—I have. The examination was adjourned upon the ipplication of the Official Receiver, who op- posed an application of Mr. Nnrri-; fur the ippomtment 01 ail accountant to help debtor nak? up his accounts. The Registrar thought the debtor was in I position to furnish the accounts required, nd tiiis he was i;1.;trnrt;.J to do..