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SWANSEA JOTTINGS,
SWANSEA JOTTINGS, CORPORATION OUTING. The Swansea Corporation officials hold their annual picnic at Llavidilo, on Wednes- day, when the offices oi the various depart- ments were closed. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. The following notice of partnership dis- solved appears in juesday nights "Gazette" John Evans, of Pagefield House, Swansea, and Daniel Edward Evans, of Brunswick Villa, Swansea, carrying on busi- Dess at Swansea, physicians and surgeons. RECORD AT THE CRAY. At a meeting of the Swansea. Sub-Cray Committee on Wednesday it was reported that another record had been established during the past week in the construction of the dam, 2,800 yards having been com- pleted. The previous record was 2,600 ards. PRISON V" 1 SIT 1N (I COMM IT TEE. At Glamorgan Quarter Sessions on Tues- day, Mr. W. J. Roes (Swansea) was appointed ou" the Prison Visiting Committee for the county, in place, of the late Mr. William Williams, Mae.sygwernen, to whom his Hon- our .Judge G wily in Williams referred in touching tfrms as an old and dear ^riend. HOSPITAL BOARD. A special meeting of the Swansea Hos- pital on Friday, will consider the questions of appointing three additional trustees, and the constitution of the Board of Manage- ment, it being regarded by some members that the latter is too unwieldy as at present constituted. CREDITORS' MEETING. The first meeting of creditors of Wm. James Smale and Sophia Smale. trading as Smale and Son, butchers, 39, Wind-street, and 131, High-street, Swansea, was held on Wednesday. Mr. J. V. Harvey, accountant, was ap- pointed trustee with a committee of inspec- tion. MR. HOWEL GWYNNE'S BOOK. Mr. Howel Gwynne, Reuter s Agency's chief correspondent, son of Mr. Gwynne, of Laugland Bay. has written in non-technical language a work explaining the views of representative military men on Army Re- form, which is clear to the reader most un- versed in military affairs. PROPERTY SALE. On Tuesday evening at the Cuba Hotel, St. Thomas. Mr. Frank W. Randell sold 44, Hoo-street, St. Thomas, for JB175. The pro- perty is held for 99 years from 1875^ The ground rent was £ 1 16s. a year. The pro- perty was purchased by Mr. B. Jones. Messrs. T. W. James and Thomas, Goat- itreet, were the solicitors. REV. E. G. WOLFE'S DAUGHTER, The marriage of the Rev. Walter G. B. Scott, head of St. Andrew's Bush Brother- hood, and Rector Designate of Gladstone, Greenland, son of Dr. Edward Scott, of the British Museum, and Beatrice, eldest daughter of the Rev. E. G. Wolfe, rector of Angle, and formerly of Swansea, takes place 'at St. Msfv's Church, Pembroke, on August 2nd. 1:>- SWANSEA BA.KERS' UNION. Mr. T. H. Griffin, organiser of the Amal- gamated Union of Operative Bakers and Confectioners, is m Swansea, endeavouring to organise the bakers of the town in re- spect to better hours and wages. He intends staying three weeks in the town and prosecuting a vigorous campaign, addressing several meetings, the first to be held at the Swansea Working Men's Club on Monday night. UKDER MANAGER AT VIVIANS. The death is announced of Mr. Wra, MilL of 70, Terrace-road, Swansea, at the ripe otd age of 74. Deceased was for many years under-manager at Messrs. Vivians' Works, and was treasurer of the Loyal Lord Swan- sea Lodge of the Grand United. Order of Oddfellows. He retired from his position at Messrs. Vivians' about three years ago. Tbefnneral tafces place on Throesoay at o o'clock. MR. BRYNMOR JONES' QUESTION. In the House of Commons on Monday, Mr. J&rynmor Jones (R., Swansea District) asked —oposklering the subject of com- pensation for loss of prospects to be paid to examining officers of Customs^ the Board of Customs would inquire into the salary of the officers of less than twenty years' service, with a view to placing these officers on an equal footing with the latest entrants to the service. Mr. Victor Cavendish replied that the whole subject was receiving consideration. GORSElIiOK MOTOR BICYCLE. In Swansea County Court on Monday, R. F. Beniett, ironmonger, Gors.unon, sued Llewelyn Da vies, manager of 'too Garnant Tmplate Works, for £35 14s., the price of a motor cycle.—Mr Lleufer Thomas (instructed by Mr. Llewelyn Howell) appeared in sup- port of the claim, and Mr W. Villiers Meager (instructed by Mr. T. Glasbrook) derended. -Plaintiff alleged that the sale. was agreed, whereas the defendant denied any specific contract, and said he had the maehinc which did not work satisfactorily on trial.—Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed. SWANSEA TRADER'S RESCUE. The well-known Swansea aÐd Port Talbot trader Don Hugo, while on a vova-ge, to Huelva oil June 17th, sighted a Portuguese schooner under bare poles and apparently in great distress. A boat was perceived float- ing bottom upwards, and three fishermen clinging to wreckage in the vicinity. A crew from the Don Hugo volunteered and put out to the wreck. The boat shipped several heavy seas, but the fishermen were rescued and brought safely aboard. Mr. J. Evans, second officer ofehe. steamer, who was in charge of the rescuing party, is the son-in-law of Captain John, Jate deputy harbour-master of Port Talbot. SWANSEA FISHERIES LICENSE. Glamorgan Sea, Fisheries C;>i-SEiii>.ee met at the Swansea Guildhall on Tuesday. Mr. Tuiton presiding, and a resolution was moved by Mr. Bevan (Mumbles), and se- conded by Mr. P• Molyneux, reducing the tolls for oyster fishing as follows;- License for the whole, season ior c^ch and every vessel, 10s- license, for three months, 5s. for each and every dredge exceeding two in number used by any vessel or boat, 10s. This resolution was carried unanimously, and the clerk was authorised to take the necessary steps to give effect to it. GOWER COUNTY COURT ACTION. At Swansea County Court on Monday, W. Da vies, Pyle, near Bishopston, sought to recover from John Gronow, builder, Bishopston, damages for delay in construc- tion of a house. This was a counter-claim, Gronow having previously claimed £ 45 16s. balance. Davies paid into court JH28 128., which had been accepted, and now Davies sought to claim damages for delay. Mr. R. T. Leyson ap- peared in support of the counter-claim, and Mr. M- Williams foi Davies. The house had been erected near Bishopston, in the direction of Caswell. Judgment for defendant on the counter- »daim, damages £5, and costs. .J- MOUNT PLEASANT ODDFELLOW. Tlie funeral took place at Coekctt on Tues- day afternoon, in the presence of representa- tives of the Independent Order of OddieJlows, Manchester Unity, of Mr. John Rodd, Mount Ptepsart. who h-id dilld suddenly. Deceased bad been a member and trustee of the David Howcl I" Lodge. At the time of his death he was a trustee of the lodge. The mourners were Mrs. Rodd (widow), Mr E. Treasure, (brother- in-law), Miss Rodd and Mrs. Davies isistors), Mr. and Mrs. Wroe, Miss Florrie Stephens, Miss Jenny Treasure (nieces), Mrs Perrins, Mr. Perrins. The friends included Mr. Sid- ney Could and Mr. li. Lewis (' anister Works, where Mr. Rodd was employed), Messrs E Jones, Reuben Robinson, F Davies, J. Bevau. J. B. Jones, and the followii g from the works, who acted as bearers:—Messrs. G. Gos", J. Powell, C. Kuxtable, T. Morns. D. Michael, and W. Evans. Wreains were sent, by Mr. Gould (sen.). Mr. and Mrs. Sid- ney 'Gould. Works Employes. }{, Treasure, and MT. and Mrs. H. Lewis. The service was conducted by Rev. W. Y. Watson, St. Jude's, of which ch.rn.ii Mr. Rodd was a sidesmau. Mr. J. M. James. Union-street, carried out tke funeral arrangements. the funeral arrangements. P. R V N M EL I N MELODY. The welkin rang :'1 Bryninelin Park, Swansea, on Monday evening, and from Kil-j vey Hilt to Manse I ton the brazen melody supplicd by the Swansea Police and County Council Baud resounded with fine dted. Mr. Courtney conducted as per usual, and the selection included Verdi, Grossmann. Pas-, saro. and Koessl. A large attendance ex- pressed unqualified admiration for the perfor- mance. SWANSEA DEFENDANT GOES DOWN: THE SEQUEL. At Swansea, on Thursday, Elizabeth Sum- nienield. married, Gowor-court, was fined 2\.15., inclusive, or 14 days' imprisonment, for using very obscene language towards an- other woman named" Marv Farrell, on June 22nd. Defendant elected to go below and a scene was created in court by the shouting of a young girl, presumably a daughter, who ul- timately swooned away and had to be as- sisted out of court. PLUCKY LITTLE LAD RECEIVES A SHAKING. A somewhat serious accident beleu a lad named Jonah, of Ravenhill, near Swansea, on Thursday morning. He was driving his father's mi"< cart when -ie pony, a spirited little, thing, suddenly took fright, and bolted at a high speed up the hill towards Middle- road. The boy, aged about 14 years, held on most pluckily, being practically kicked out by the pony, which put its heels through the frail cart, and releasing herself from t'he harness, sped away. It was captured by men working on the spot. The lad Was vevy much shaken and bruised, and was tem- porarily looked after by residents until other assistance arnvett. SWANSEA SCHOOLS ACCOMMODATION A table has been prepared bv the Clerk of the Swansea School Board relative to the staffing and accommodation of the various schools. „ Accommodation ior 5,165 i>pvs, 4,889 girls, d 10 mixed seniors, and 5,986 infants is shewn, and 48 head teachers, 132 C.C.T.'s. besides 44 C.N.C.T.-s. 118 Art. 50 and 52, and 9 Art. 68, supervise these totals, indicating an average of 47 boys, 46 girls, 42 mixed seniors. and 46 infants to each assistant. At the Schools Management Committee, on 21st. June, it was decided to make certain reductions and additions to the staff, and the question was brought up at the full meCing. The committee recommended that 21 as- sistants as ex-P.T. s be engaged, in the fol- lowing proportions —Eight men and 10 women. CHILDREN'S OUTING. Mr. F. Beanger, Hafod, wno organised Thursday's poor children's outing to the Mavals, writes:—Many thanks to the wor- kers who kindly helped to give a little com- fort to the children of the town, St. Thomas, Morriston, and other parts. Tea was pro- vided for 900 children. Captain Thomas in- structed officers to guard the procession from Mathew-strcet to Rutland-street Station and back in the evening. The Temperance Brass Band cheered the children. Altogether the outing put a now life into them. "I thank God," adds Mr. Beanger, "for the beautiful day we. had, and also because no accident's occurred." The money received this year amounted to £24 17s. 9d., expended '£22 10s. 4d., balance £275. 5d. The balance will oe devoted to parcels the same as last year. (Electing books, etc., can co seen by any subscriber. FEUD OF THE~0'CX>N N O RS. At Swansea on Wednesday, Dennis O'Con- nor (55). labourer, ft, Ann-street, was charged with wounding John Birmingham in Ann-street on June 25th. Patrick O'Corraar (16), same address, was charged with unlawfully wounding Margaret Shean in Ann-street on June 23. Mary Whitty (36), married. 4. Ann-street, was charged with wounding Margaret O'Con- nor by striking her on the head wrth i bottle in Llangyfelach-street on June .'5 Mr. Richards prosecuted. Mr. Stob') Andrews, who appeared for Patrick O'Connor, said he had lust ceen in- structed in the case of Dennis O'Conuor also, and had not Had time to get witnesses to- gether. He therefore asked for an adjourn- ment. Mr. Richards thought if one case was ad- journed, all ought to be, as they wore part of the same row. All three cases were adjourned till iuesday next. CA SE-MAKER'S DEATH v The \Swansea Coroner (Mr. Leeder) held an inquest on Tuesday at the Mountain Dew Hotel, Swansea, concerning the death of Jno. Rodd (64), case maker, Cromwell-street, who died on Friday night. Arthur Edward Wroe, a checker, No. 1340 Neath-road; Hafod, said his uncle was working up to Friday evening. At Ullid- mas he suffered from jaundice. Rees Davies, 14, Cromwell-street, co'iitry agent, said he lived at deceased's house for six weeks. For the last month he had been ailing, complaining of tightness of the chest. On Friday night he was called by Mrs. p,c.dd upstairs, when he found the deceased, who was unconscious on his knees. A ctactor was sent for. Dr. Jno. Evans said death was due to heart disease. The jury returned a verdict of "Natural causes." FIRE BRIGADE OUT. Swansea Fire Brigade were called to the East Dock on Monday evening in consequence of a quantity of straw stored near Har- rison's Stores, at the upper end of the dock, having caugllt, fire. Two stand-pipes were fixed, and with a good supulv of water the firo was got under at about 9 p.m. The straw belonged to Messrs. Underwood and Sons, Brentford, for whom Mr. James Connor, fruiterer, St. Helen's-road, is agent, and was removed on Monday. Directly the brigade got on the scene, their efforts were directed towards prevent- ing the spread of the flames to Mr. Har- rison's stores and to telcgranh poles convey- ing a number of live wires for docks light- ing purposes. In this the brigade was suc- cessful. The whole of the :-traw, about 85 tons, or thereabouts, was destroved. It is not known how the fire originated. "THE ANARCHIST TERROR." There are some stirring scenes in the "An- archist. Terror." which was produced at the Star on Monday night by Mr. Edward Ne- ville a company, and the whole is sand wiched with clever comedy. The audience are worked up to a high pitch of excite- ment, especially during the enactment of the electrocution scene. A part that stands out strongly is that of Silas N. Goldstraw, a re- tired Pork King, in the person of Mr. Georgo Harvey—a clever bit of character acting. Mr. Whitmore Ledger in the title-role is at his best in the second scene, when his re- vengeful instincts are displayed. Lieuten- ant Armstrong finds an able exponent in Mr. T. M. Turner. The comic element is safe with Mr. Edward Neville as Mikey Doo- lan, and Miss Loie Edmund as Kitty Malone. Mr. Gus Bowerman as Ishmael gives a clever interpretation. "The Sorrows of Satan, dramatised from Marie Corelli's famous novel, is to be produced or. Friday and Sat urday. SWAN Si; A LIFEBOAT SATURDAY FUND. The Pier and Demonstration Committee of the Swansea Lifeboat Fund met on Wed- nesday evening. Mr. T. Francis presided. It was decided to offer two cups, one for the Church Lads' Brigade, with arms, and one for the best drilled Life Brigade, without arms: and Colonel Rees, Colonel Williams, and Major Sinclair were asked to act as judges. The Victoria Glee Party wrote con- senting to give a concert at Brynmill Park on Saturday evening, from 5 p.m., and the Police Band will also play. Ladies are pro- viding a refreshment stall, and the lifeboat will be launched on" the lake. The Chief Constable wrote promising the Fire Brigade for the procession, which will leave the Guildhall on Saturday, the 9th, at 2.30, and several tableaux were promised. Mr. Boul- anger wrote that the Mumbles Lifeboatmcn ) would be ready to start in the boat for the I procession. Messrs. Weaver and Co. wrote I offering the six horses to pull the lifeboat and Messrs. Thomas and Evans and John Dyer, Ltd., Messrs. C orker and Bevan, Ltd offered a horse and dray each. Given fine weather, the procession is likely to be the most successful event yet held. Competi- tors for best fancy dress, best fancy get-up, and best tableau are reminded that entries close on July 6th, and forms can be had from the secretary, 7, Gower-street.
|Council Accept Decoration's…
Council Accept Decoration's Tender The Mayor of Swansea (.Mr. Griffith Thomas) was unable to see,-Lord Knollvs on Wednesday, and was still in London on Thursday. t'p till late in the afternoon no communication had been received from him, although he had stated that directly he had seen the King's private secretary he would wire the result to Swansea, The Corpora- tion Committee having in b"nrl the arrange- ments again met on Thursday, and received reports from the sub-committees relative to the decoration and illumination of the route the Royal visitors are expected to take next month. Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. wrote :—"We acknowledge, with nest thanks, your kind desire for us to tender for above, but, after careful consideration, we are reluctantly compelled th rctVaiii from tendering for this class of work. We are already interested to a very considerable extent both in public and private decorations, and have made the fullest provision to cope with further exten- sive orders of a. similar character. As we are most anxious to carry out these orders to the satisfaction of our customers-, and with credit to the firm, we feel that we could not do justice, either to you or ourselves in undertaking stieet work covering such great distance, and which requires close and constant personal supervision." —Representatives of various firms working in conjunction with local tradesmen were in attendance, and had their goods ar- raved in the vestibule of the Guildhall for the purpose of an inspection by the earn. mittee. There were Royal diadems in rea and gold, coats of arms, trophies, beautiful garlands, and hanging baskets of flowers, shields with flags, Royal banners, tc., all tastefully displayed. Messrs. Brock, Ion- don, are providing the fireworks, and among the set pieces will be an old horse car of a century ago, and the present carriages as seen on the Mumbles train. It was decided to adopt the £ 7E0 scheme for street de- corations
School Childrens' Holiday.
School Childrens' Holiday. At Wedn -bday's meeting of the Swansea School Board, Mr. D. Roberts (chairman) brought for- ward the question of school children's holi- days on the occasion of the King's visit to Swansea. Mr. D. Harris moved that one day's holi- day be granted. Mr. Wignall moved that two days' holi- days be granted. Upon a vote being taken four voted for one day's holiday and four aga.inst. The Chairman gave his casting vote for the two days, and this was accordingly earned. The chaircian and clerk will ask the Cor- poration to decorate the School Board offices. DECORATIONS FOR THE L. & N.W. STATION. The Victoria Station, Swansea, of the Lon- don and North Western Railway, is to be profusely decorated on the occasion of their Majesties departure from Swansea to Rhayader, on July 21st. The order has been placed in the hands of Messrs. Ben E, ans and Co. Mr. Fred Smith, the District Superintendent of the Railway, told a "Post" reporter on Wednesday that the King and Queen would not return to Swan- sea, but would proceed from Rhavader to London. STAND ACCOMMODATION FOR THE PROCESSION. A good deal of curiosity is being evinced by tbe public regarding the nrobabilitv of stands and seating accommodation being erected along the roftte of the Royal r ro cession. So far as can be ascertained none of t-iK? firrns art? catering for ;,hp crowd in this direction, and those desirous of se ung the entourage may be well advised to confine their enquiries in this direction to those private speculators in stands, etc., many of whom wiii doubtless be in thr Yield shortly. In any case the large establishments ibutxinT on and about Castle-square a.nd Wind-street have not" expressed intentions of erecting venues tor sight-seeing, and probably the only comfortable coigns of vantage will had in private offices. G,' had in private offices. KING'S "FIFTY" LUNCH: NO LONG SPEECHES. •With regard to the Liverpool visit, the "Birmingham Daily Post" says:—"A meet- ing of the Water Committee will be held on Monday at the Council House, to consider the draft programme prepared by the chair- man (Alderman Lawley Parker) and the secretary (Mr. Antony Lees) for the inau- guration of the new waterworks at Rhava- der by their Majesties the King and Queen. With regard to the luncheon, at which the King and Queen are to be entertained, it may be recalled that since his Majesty has been King, and all through his journey in Ireland, the number of guests to meet him at lunch has never exceeded fifty, including the Royal suite. It is probable, therefore, that his Msjestv will adhere to this arrange- ment during his visit Liverpool, Swansea, and Rhayader. Tiding is averse to the prolongation of ceremonial proceedings, and it is anticipated that the speeches, if there are any, will be of the briefest description. HOTEL SERVANTS WANT A GLANCE. "One of the Employed" writes:—I was glad to see the letter in the "Post' about the shutting of hotels for at lea-st a few hours whilst the King's procession is on, so as to give all employed a chance of seeing their beloved monarchs. I hope something will be done. It is very little outings hotel ser- vants have. KING, QUEEN AND CLYNE CASTLE. "It is likely" (says the society journal "The World) "that the King and Queen will pay a visit to Clyne Park. Mr. Graham Vivian's beautiful place near Swansea, on the afternoon of July 19th. There is tn be a large house party, including th^ Duke and Duchess of Beaufort. Lord and Lady Dun- raven. Lord and Lady Windsor, and Lord and Ladv Cawdor. It is understood t'het the King and Queen will leave Swansea in the 'Victoria and Albert' late on the afternoon of Thursday, July 21st. and that the Royal yacht is'to proceed by slow stages to Ports- mouth." With reference to this report it is understood that invitations will be issued for a garden party at Clyne if their Majesties will be able to call there. M^anwlrle the programme is for a drive, to Park-le-Breos. The statement that the King and Queen will conic. 1 ack to Swansea after proceeuing to Rhayader is not according to present ar- rangements. MUSICAL PROGRAMME PROGRESS. Not the least important of the next nonth's festivities will be the musical programme, as it is well known that Royalty -s in love with Welsh music. As already Jtateo, there is to be one Swansea choir, one M rriston choir, anl a children's choir. The respective conductors are Mr. D. J. Thomas, of tin I Swansea Choral Society and Cymmrodorion Society: Mr. W. Penfro Rowlands, conduc- tor of Tabernacle, Choir. Morriston, and Mr. David Williams, G.T.S.C.. conductor of the Swansea and District Band of Hope Union Choir. The Swansea Choir commenced prac- tice at the King's Hall, on Monday evening. "Let the hills resound" (Briuley Richards) was the piece chosen, and probably "Ash- grove," "Men of Harlech," and som. well- known Welsh hymn tunes will also be in cluded in the items to be sung before their Majesties. The choir will consist of about 1,000 voices. At the Tabernacle Vestry, Morriston, a committee met on Monday even- ing for the purpose of arranging a pro- gramme. Some half-dozen pieces wir com- prise the programme, and the items will comprise "Y r Haf" (Gwilyin Gwent), Han- dels "Hallelujah Chorus" and original verses to the tune of "God Bless the Prince of Wales." The choir will consist of 500 picked voices. "God Bless the King" will be one of the chief pieces that the children's "hoir will SWANSEA COUNT J L SUB-COMMITTEE BUSY. The various Sub-Committees of the Swan- sea Corporation having in hand the arrange-1 ments for the forthcoming Royal visit, D:et again on Monday afternoon and discussed the details appertaining to the musical pro- gramme, barricading of streets through which King and Queen will pass, illumina- tions, etc. Choir conductors wore inter- viewed, and recommendations were made with regard to the programme, a hall for re- hearsals, and so on. It was estimated that 700 additional police would be required on July 20th, and no doubt the minds c.fth-c- Chief Police officials liav been much re- lieved in th.s connection by the- report thr't their Majesties propose spending the after- noon at Pare le Breos. It was decided to in- vite employers of labour to confer with the Corporation next Monday with a view of the provision of a-ches descriptive of the in- dustries of Swansea n.nd district. SANITARY CONVENIENCES. The Swansea Chamber of Trade met at the Mackworth Hotel on Mondav c-ver-ing. Councillor Daniel Jones in the chair. Mutual congratulations were exchanged because the King had consented to receive an address from the Chamber, and it was resolved that this should be in album form, 31r Morgan Thomas, Hamilton-terrace, to be oil trus'ted with the illuminating of it. It was suggested that the address should be in Welsh, because Swansea was distinctly a Welsh centre, but the proposal was" not. entertained. Mr. John White (Messrs. len Evans and Co.) and others spoke very st-or. Iv upon the complaints that were beinr' made as to the lack of suitable sanitary com leniences in the town, and the Corporation are to be communicated with on the ubject. UNITED SERVICE BRIGADE, SWAN- SEA DIVISION. Nothing has been decided yet what part the United Service Brigade, Swansea Divi- sion, will take part in the ceremony. Coin- inandant Maggs has submitted to the Mayor (Ylr. Griffith Thomas) the following list of engagements "nd expeditions in which vari- ous warrant officers, non-commisioned officers and men of the Army, Navy and the auxili- ary forces, residing in Swansea have been engaged since 1854:—Crimea, Baltic, Indian Mutiny, Taku. New Zealand. Perak, Bur- ma!), Egypt, Matebele, China, Abyssinia, a Cabul. Zulu, Rorkes Dritt, Htizara, Chitral, Zanzibar, South Africa, Kaffir, Boer (1st war), Soudan, Alexandria, Nile, Black Moun- tain, Afghanistan, Tirah, Ashantee, with bars for engagements several times more nu- merous than the foregoing list. The brigade also includes men with good conduct and Jong service medals, and one for distinguished j conduct in thp fipfd. The roll numbers 121.
-.-----Burry Port Church Dispute.
Burry Port Church Dispute. 1 iie recent dispute at the English Baptist Church, Burry Port, came up for considera- tion at the Llanellv Association meeting on Wednesday, and the following resolution passed by a majority of three:- "That we act, in accordance with the spirit of the resolution of the Council, and that in view of the fact that the resolution has not been complied with we withdraw from the church."
------Fresh Speech by Lord…
Fresh Speech by Lord Rosebury. Lord Rosebery. as president of the City Liberal Club, on Thursday presided at the inaugural meeting of the City of London United Libera] Association. He said they all welcomed this occasion from every point of! view. It was a stirring of dry bones which must be welcome to all wlo had the cause of progress and efficiency, at heart. He la- mented, with Lord Spencer, that the City of London Liberalism was no longer as pro- minent as it had been. The City of London, after all, as regards its great political tradi-1 tions, had been distinctly Liberal, and if the city was ever to awake from its long sleep and to renew its pristine Liberalism the moment had now come. They were in a situation which was bound to stir London to its depth- They were face to face with what "to commercial men was the most disastrous of political positions. They were governed by a Government at once tqttering and rinbigu- ous, and ambiguous on the one question which was vital to the city of London as a commer- cial centre. Two years ago it would nave been considered a joke if it had been s.tat.ed that a Government with a great majority would have been dealing with the destinies of this country which avowed that it had no convictions on the subject of Free Trade and Protection/but who were willing to embrace I e either policy provided it were only likely to be successful. On that question the city ot London could have no double mind. In view of the crisis, he called upon them to clean their slates to prevent the commercial and Imperial basis of this count: v being tampered with or undermined..Cheers). That association would give the Liberal narty an element which was eminently desirable, and would give an opportunity to those who c-tood for Free Trade in the City of London to lend their energies and support. To suirt up, the establishment of that association would be good for Liberalism and not bad
IXing',;s Holiday at the Workhcise
I Xing's Holiday at the Workhcise Swansea Guardians met- on Thursday, Dr. Gomer Lewis presiding. The Executive Committee's report of the conference held to consider steps to oppose 4he Valuation Bill, 1904, was submitted, A summary given by the clerk showed that a memorandum stating the grounds of ob- jection to the Bill had, been sent to the local M.P.'s. Congratulations were showered upon the Rev. R. 0. Hughes on the occasion of his marriage. The committee appointed to make ar- rangemenis for the Royal visit recommended extra out-door relief* of 2s. to bedridden cases, Is. to adults, and 6d. to each cmJd Also on Thursday, the 21st July, the in- mates of the Workhouse and Cottage Homes will be provided with dinner similar to the Christmas one, but substituting rice, sago, and tapioca for the Christinas pudding, and including fruit. Tobacco and snuli will be also provided. Cake will be given with the tea on the 21st July. The officers will be allowed extra dinner items as at Christmas, and also an extension of hours on the 20th and 21st. Sports will take place on Town Dill Farm on the same, lijies as at the Corona- tion celebrations. The sum of L20 was al- lotted for the decoration of the Union offices and £ 10 for the Union buildings, and £ 5 for the Cottaee Homes. Mr. M. E. Da. vies was requested to ask the Rural Council for contributions towards the decorations of the offices. Contracts for the decorations were distri- buted as follows:—Union offices, Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. Cottage Homes, Messrs F. C. Eddershaw and Co. Workhouse, Mr. Arthur Evans.
Swansea Police Court.
Swansea Police Court. WEDNESDAY*. (Before Messrs. E. Daniel and J. W. Johnston.) NOT PROVEN. James Smith, musician, and Frederick Scuriah, clerk, charged on remand with "loi- tering about a certain shop with intention to commit a felony," were dismissed, as the police had no further evidence against them. PONTARDOLAIS COLLIER. Thomas Francis, collier, Pont-ardulais, sum- moned bv the UralgoJa Merthvi Colliery Co., for leaving work without notice, was let off Ion payment of costs only. GARNANT COLLIER'S BASTARDY ARREARS. Wpi. Davies. collier, Garnant, was sum- moned by Sarah Jones, Pontardulais, for ar- rears in bastardy. It was shown that de- fendant paid a sum of £ 42 in September ru last and the mnagistrai.es refused to make an order. TREBOETH MAN WON'T PAY. John Davies, agent. Treboeth, who prr- sists in refusing to pay a bastardy order due to Elizabeth Lewis, Morriston, declar- ing he is not the father of the child, was again sent to prison for a month. He has served one month already. PENCLAWDD BUILDER SUMMONED. D. J. Grnnow, builder, Penciawdd, was or- dered to pay JE31 Os. 6d. wages due to George Hoppe, Crorseinon. SCHOOLS AND THE CHILDREN. Several Velindre. Sketty, and .Horestfach parents were summoned for not sending their children to school. PONTARDULAIS CASK DISMISSED. A charge of assault brought by William Lewis, Pontardulais, against David Evans, collier. Pvntardulais, was dismissed. WEATHER WARM IN THE DISTRICT. These were fined for drunkenness :—Dd. Roderick, collier. Kingsbridge, lUs. and costs Willie IViilters. collier, Liwynhendy, 10s. and costs Lewis Evans, collier. Fforest- fach, 10s. and costs Daniel Davies, brick- maker, Cwmfclin, 10s. and costs; Dd. Coooer. collier, Cwmfelin. 10s. and costs. MUMBLES Ii..NGUAGE TOO LOUD. Robert Timothy, fabman, Mumbles, and Ernest Gammon, labourer, Mumbles, were each fined 10s. for using abusive and insult- ing language.
SWANSEA VALLEY EX- ! PLOSION.…
SWANSEA VALLEY EX- PLOSION. Serious Disaster near Ystradgyn ] lais. Seven Colliers Injured, Gas explosion occurred at Ystradfawr Col- liery, Y stradgynlais, on Thursday afternoon. Seven men were severely injured, Herbert Lewis, contractor, Gwmtwrch, and Jas. Davies, Ystalyfera, being the worst cases. xhe explosion followed on firing operations.
SWANSEA SPECIAL LICENSING…
SWANSEA SPECIAL LICENSING SESSIONS. Mr. Richard Watkins Claims to be Heard. A special licensing sessions was held at the Swansea Police Court on Thursday, the magistrates on the Bench being Mr. Simon Goldberg (in the chair), Messrs. W. Thomas, Joseph Rosser, David Rosser, Dd. Kooerts, Griffith Davies. and J. W. Jones. A number oi permanent transfers were made. A POINT OF LAW. Mr. Dormer Andrews supported an appli- cation for permission to make certain struc- tural alterations to the Ropemakers' Arms, Emma-street. Mr. Richard Watkins (representing the temperance party) I object to the applica- tion. Mr. Andrews replied that Mr. Watkins had no locus standi, and quoted sections of the Acts of 1SQ2 and lb2B showing, as he contended, that that was merely an ex parte application for their worsnips consent to certain alterations, and nobody had the right of audience except those making the applica- tion. -1 Mr. Watkins said he came there under the old Act of 1828, and in that there was no question that any niemoer of the public might oppose at the annual licensing ses- sions. The special sessions, he contended, was simply a continuation cf the annual li- censing meeting. The first. process, accord- ing to the Act., was to give public notice, and that gave him the right to be there. Mr. Wm. Thomas Is a notice published? Mr. Watkins replied "Yes, sir and went on to say that unless the public had a right1 to appear premises might be increased and another public-house created. Mr. Andrews explained that the^ Act of 1872 provided the status of the public who desired to appear, not before a special ses- sions, but merely the annual licensing ses- sions. The Clerk That applies to the granting or renewal and this is neither. Mr. Andrews: Quite so: but if there ;s one thing more clear than another it is that :this Act provides for the procedure for the • annual licensing meeting. Mr. Win. Thomas asked whether the public notice of the application had been piaced on the church doors? The Clerk No, sir the Act does not re- quire that. The Bench, after retirement, announced that Mr. Watkins, being one ot the public, had a right to appear, but in answer to Mr. Andrews, stated that they had no objection 0 to stating a case for the High C<>art Mr. Andrews then proceeded with his ap- plication, which he, made on behalt of Messrs. Hancock and Co., arid was made for tne pur- pose of meeting objections raised at the an- nual licensing sessions by Wa kms, who contended the premises were not of sufficient, annual value to entitle them to be licensed, and were also unsuitable- The alterations proposed to take in what he was instructed was a cottage comprised in the present li- censed premises, but the licensed portion would not be increased, as an old kitchen would not be used for licensing purposes as it now could be. At the same timethe al- terations would have the effect of bringing the whole of the licensed nortion to the front and in full observation of the police. Mr. W.tkins took a further objection that the cottage (No. 10) in question was let as a private house, and Mr. Andrews applica- tion at tha.t court could only apply to li- censed and not unlicensed nremises. The Bench decided to hear the applica- tion and then decide upon the objection. Mr. Peacock, architect, described the pro- posed alterations. The Bench deliberated in private and then refused the ipnlication. THE "LORD NELSON. Mr. Wilson Patnll supported an applica- tion to make .ertal- aifreacions to the Lori Kelson," Calvert-street, The alterations proposed to Inrow the eld shop and kitchen into practic-illv a yard, increase the sanitary convenience, "enlarge the dinmg-room, and I, ave the kitchen on tb > first floor xi-th a lift, communication to the dining-1*001' extend the bar to the smokeioom and rais" .he ouild- mg so as to provide better bedroom accom- modation. i- Mr. Ed Watkins opposed the application and said the applicants did not deserve any sympathy as they had not carried out an undertaking 10 close an entrance leading from Waterloo-street. Mr. Wilson Paton said that the door re- ferred to at the annual licensing sessions was that leading into the shop and that had been entirely closed. Vr. Ellis, architect, described the plans. The Bench agreed to the alterations, ex- cept tho.se relating to raising the height of the houses for the purpose of providing bet- ter bedroom accommodation, i _< Replying to Mr Paton,the Bench explained that thev objected to raisins the height of the building with such a low ground ttcor Mr. Paton We may as well reouiJd the house altogethc-r. Mr. J. W. Jones: You ought to do it; very good house and very convenient. UNION INN. „ An application, piactically on all fours with that in the case of the Ropcmakers Arms, was made in respect of the Lmen Inn Port Tenaint, bv Mr. Stanlev Owen, and re- fused. notwithstanding learned advocates plea that at the Danygraig Station close by (hiring th Royal visit it was expected that about 10.000 people would be put down by the Rhondda end Swansea Bay Railwav. WOOLFACK INN. Permission to put a new doorway at the Woolpack Inn, Waterloo-street, was granted.
-=----Duffryn Arbitration…
-=- Duffryn Arbitration Award. Mr. J. H. John, secretary of he Artizans and Tinplate Daymen's Union, nas addressed the following letter in reply to Mr. W. H. Edwards' (proprietor of the Duffryn Works) offer of arbitration in the dispute with his daymen:— 'M)ear Sir,—I am in reccipt of your letter asking me as secretary of the Artizans and Tinplate Daymen's Union to appoint an ar- bitrator, and stating that you will appoint yours, to deal with the dispute at Dyffryn Works. In reply, it is my duty to point out that the. acceptance, of arbitration rests with my executive council, which cannon be con- vened except after the expiration ot proper notice. It is to be regretted that you had not decided to offer arbitration earner.. Negotiations were opened with you nine months ago, and five weeks have expired since you- wrote me stating that you abso- lutely refused to entertain the request of your Duffryn workmen, members of my as- sociation. and whom you thus left with no alternative but lo terminate contracts. our offeT of arbitration comes within three days ot the expiration of notices, whilst the month have been allowed to pass without a single opportunity of meeting you to discuss mat- ters with it view of amicable adjustment. Fersonally, I am not averse to ;,he principle of arbitration, but both you and I can ob serve that, customs a.nd conditions have been established, that, to suggest referring them to arbitration would be ridiculous for instance, the rolleriViaivs price is 5s. 5d. per dozen boxes, the tinman's 3d. per box. In a dis- pute. about tbc-e prices it would be ridicu- lous to refer them to arbirtation, for fhe rea- son that a standard exists, and ior a similar reason you shouid not expect your daymen to submit a question of paying part, or time an.! a hall for Sunday labour, for the cus<om of paying double time has long been estab- lished. Yonr letter .shall be submitted to a specially convened council of my association, fut it is my duty to point out to you that a decision has long existed, the purport of which was communicated to you by me in a letter written on May 19 last, that your men would not continue to work on the existing low wage rates any longer 'hac they could release themselves from present contracts.— Years truly, J. H. Jobn."
I 'IFASHIONABLE NEATH WEDDING
FASHIONABLE NEATH WEDDING Mr. L. Bruee Blake--Miss Newali Moore. On Thursday a stylish wedding took place at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Neath, where Miss Moore, the only daughter of Mr. John Newali Moore, J.P., colliery proprietor, Longford, near Neath, was mar- ried to Mr. Luttrell Bruce Blake, son of Mr. Y\ alter Joseph Blake, of Meelick, County Galway. Longford is an old house situated on an eminence, commanding one of the Tllost beautiful views in the district. It was originally owned by an old Quaker family, from whom it passed into the possession of the Moores, who are an old county family. The bridegroom is of Whitland Abbey and Meeiick; so that it will be seen from the former reference that his claim to Welsh connection calls for no explanation. There was a large number of guests, numbering about. 120. St. Joseph's Church is not an edifice which lends itself to the decorator's art; yet on Thursday it looked it.s very best. The immediate approach to the church was carpeted and covered in, and within floral decorations were lavishly and artistically displayed. The altar was beau tiiully embellished with blooms, presenting a picture gratifying to gaze upon. The pleasing effect was enhanced by the pretty dresses of the bride, the bridesmaids, and the bridal party. Never perhaps in its his- tory had the church presented such a bril- liant appearance. Rev. Paul Hook per- formed the ceremony. The bridesmaids were Miss Elaine Jenkins (daughter of Sir John Jones Jenkins), Miss Blake (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Muriel and Miss the bridegroom), Miss Muriel and Miss Madge Einzeil, of Tenby, and the 1 ittle Misses Lassie and Norah Eccles, who were pictures of sweetness, The bride was gi\en away by her father, while the duties of best man were discharged by Lieutenant Cecil Blake, Royal Horse Artillery, brother of the bridegroom. The bridal party included Mr. and Miss Yelvert-on, of Whitland Ab- bey Mrs. and Miss Moriatty, Paignton; Miss Blake, Meelick, aunt of the bride groom: Captain Moore, R.N., Cranley Gar- dens, London: Mrs. Moore, Wellington College; Mr. Robert Grey, Indian Civil Ser- vice, and Mrs. Gibbon Potter, of Lichfield, aunt of the bride, who subsequently received the guests at Longford. The ceremony over, the wedding party and the guests drove to Longford, where dejeuner was partaken of j in a spacious marquee in the grounds. In another the wedding presents, a list of which is given below, were displayed. They were numerous and valuable, and included a silver salver of chaste workmanship, the gift of 500 inhabitants of Skewen and Neath Abbey; a silver inkstand, subscribed for by the children of the Church Sunday and National Schools; a m'agniticent tea and coffee service from the tenants on the Lonlas Estate; and a silver claret jug, given by the officials and staff of the Main Colliery Com- pany. The happy <oup!e left by an after- noon train, and the honeymoon will be spent ill .London and faris. CEKEMONY AT THE CHURCH. The church of St. Joseph's was crowded There were many brilliantly attired ladies tor whom seats were reserved. But the huni- bler were not forgotten, a considerable por- tion of the church being placed au their dis- posal. Precisely at noon tin bridgegroom entered, and was shortly afterwards joined uy his brother. Five minutes later the bride entered leaning upon the arm of her father. She was a dream of beauty. The brides- maids, whose names are given above, fol- lowed, and all knelt at the altar, ihe rev father, when the strains oi the wedding march yad ceased, commenced the service. Both tne bride and bridegroom gave the responses clearly, and the service, which lasted but eleven minutes, concluded just before twenty past twelve. The weaning party men pro- ceeded to the vestry, where the usual for- malities were observed. The approach to the church is very narrow, but Head-con stable Evan Lewis arranged evervtbing so admirably that the 120 guests were practi- cally not kept waiting at all, and before one o'clock they were enjoying the hospitality of beautiful Longford. In addition to the names already given there were present at the ceremony Mr. J. H. Moore (brother jf the bride s father), the Mayor'and Mayoress of Neath (Coun. and. Mrs. Bevan), M;. and Mrs. Eccles, Mr. and Mrs. Colvilie. L>. and M*s. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. WIlliams.: ana the. Vicar ol Skewen (Rev T. C Plvlbn^ SOME OF THE TOILETTES DESCRIBED". A county wedding in the merry month of roses is always, to my mind—other things, of course, being equal—by far. the most ,pic- turesqup. The ladies are attired in dainty ana delicately-toned sunnier dresses, mak- ing as brave a show as tne very flowers that are available at this season in such plenti- tude for decorative purposes, and Nature' nerself graces the occasion in her most at- tractive garb Glorious weather favoured Miss Moore on her wedding day, and she made a sweet-looking bride in a recherche gown of rich oyster-white satin Oriental. the trained skirt fell from a gauged hip- ^oke in graceful folds, was charmingly em- broidered with narrow chiffon ruches to the aesign of true lovers' knots, and finished at the hem with two long frills, edged with chiffon ruches en suite. The modish bodice bad folds of satin, ornamented with fine Brussels lace, which also formed the trans- parent collar; whilst the yoke was of fineiy- tucked chiffon; the pretty sleeves were full to the elbow, and poufs of closely-tucked ehitfon were caught at the wrists in deep lace cuffs. Thrown gracefully over all was a plain tulle veil, fastened by a wreath of orange blossoms, which was fixed in her hair. The bridal bouquet was most grace- fully arranged and comprised of white roses, stephanot-is, and white heather, with stream- ers of satin ribbons, and Miss Moore's orna- ments included an exquisite pearl necklace fcf flora,] design, and pnarl brooch—family heirlooms. The bridesmaids made an ex- ceedingly charming group, gowned alike in cream crepe de chine, the skirts gauged and inserted with ecru lace, and having a deep foot-flounce, trimmed with two French folds. Their bodices were reminiscent of the early Victorian style, made with full sleeves, "deep shoulder-capes, inserted and edged with ecru lace, and having smart, high waistbands of cream satin. The hats worn were of crinoline straw, draped with tulle and lace, and further decked with cir- cles of white roses; and they bore sweet shower bouquets of sunset roses and ferns, tied with pale blue ribbon, which, with pearl double-shamrock brooches, were pre- sents from the bridegroom. The two younger bridesmaids the little daughters of Mrs. Eccles-had their frocks made Em- pire fashion, wore pretty white tulle hats with strings, and carried dainty baskets of roses. Mrs. Gibbon Potter, of Lichfield, an aunt of the bride, received a large company at Longford subsequent to the ceremony. Luncheon was served in a marquee erected at the side of the house, and another was devoted to the display of the beautiful wed- ding presents. Mrs. Potter's gown was of black peru de soie, trimmed with black satin ribbon rucMings. The corsage was of black a«cordion-pleated chiffon, trimmed with lovely old lioniton lace, and a stole of white net and similar lace was also worn, with a crinoline toque, trimmea with clntfon, lnlics of the valley, and Hack ostrich tips. LIST OF PRTKENTS. Bride's presents:-Bridegroom to Bride. sapphire and diamon(I ring, pearl brooch, ivory prayer book: Mr. Moore GWyn, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Moore tiwya, Worcester china dinner ser- vice; Father of Bride, household linen: Twrs. Fear Davies. brms fern stand; itisis Davie", silver frame: Mr. and Mrs. Saddler, toast rack; Mrs. Taylor, two Rockingham jugs: Mm Meyrick, Sugar tongs and jugs; Mr and Mrs. HaJflWfI. sugar basin and sifter; Mrs. Smith, picture; Miss 8. Pinch, trance boat; Colonel and Mrs. Savile, set table vases; Gwladys Saddler, pickle fork:Etrnest Saddler, china ornaments; "A Well Wisher," epergne; Dr. and Mrs. LI. Lewie, case of sil- ver saits, popper, and mustard pot; Long- ford House Servants, ess frame and boiler combined, with egg cups a.nd spoons, sugar bowl; Mr. Freegard, crumb scoop; Mrs. Utin- ter Keait, silver su?ar basin and sifter; Mrs. Rheam, fruit howl; Nellie Eh earn, silver serviett-c rings; Mr. and Mrs. Hill, CSopeland bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Peel, silver tea caddy; Miss Dorothy Peel and Miss Ruth Peel. sib ver-inounted scent bottle: Messieurs C. G. and E. M. Peel, corner chair; Mis* Nelros, set Mason's iron stone bedroom ware, patr of entree dishes, and silver-mounted um- brella; Mrs. Price, Maltese lace fichu; Mies Florence Price. 12 Maltese lace dessert d'oy- leys; "A Litle Schoolgirl" (Bryncoch), pair blue vases; Mrs. Edwin Evams. sugar basin and jug; Mr. and Mrs. E. Howel, silver tea- spoons; Miss Price, Benares tea tray and table; Mrs. Thomas, teapot and hot water jug; "A Friend," silver-mounted hairpin box; Miss Evey Price, four engravings; Mrs. "William Moore, Honiton lace fan; Mrs. T. C. Phillips, egg cups and spoons on stand; MfB. aod Mies Merriman axtd Mrs. Edwards, fmit bowl; Mr. G-eorge Edwards, silver photo- graiph frame: Capt. and Mrs. Courtney Moore, salad bowl, soup tureen. jam pot., sugar basin, and jug: Mr. Charles Price, Limoges tea set; Mr. and Mrs. Eccles. silver teapot, sugar basin and jug. pair Nantgarw plates; Mrs. Waring, silver cream jug; The Misses Finael. ease of silver buttons; Mr. a.nd Mrs. George Ball, salad bowl: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, ebony and silver paper knife; Mias K. Blake, brass writing set; Messrs. and the Misses Hutehins, case of ebony bair brushes and mirror; Mr. and Mrs. Walters, biscuit box; Fk>rrie Walters, silveT tea scoop; Lieut. Cecil Bruce-Blake, silver table and des&ert spoons; Mrs. Potter and Mr. J. Herbert Moore, gold Norwegian dessert spoons; Mr. Ryland, travelling clock; Mrs. Jones, two red glass jugs; Rev. and Mrs. J C. Thomas, claret jug: Miss Josephine Ihoma. serviette rinjs; Miss Sheppard, sil- ver mirror; Mrs. Stahl. handkerchief; Mrs. and Peddie Struve. silver mounted jam dish; Nurse Hemming. Worcester china bowl; Rev. faul Hook, illuminated prayer book;; Mr. and Mrs. Cocmbe Tennant, fan; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Williams, pair silver candlesticks; Mrs. Gibbins, silver mounted jam pot; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilbertson, enver mounted blot- ting book and paper case; Miss Rnth Potter, glove sachet; Mr. and -rHo E. J. Gibbins, set cf Copeland coffee cups and silver-mounted calendar; Mrs. Evan Thomas. Venetian glass flse; Mrs. Branfill, flower stand: Mr. and Mrs. Colviile, pair silver salt cellars: Miss Davies, table centre; Mr. Watkin Price, fish slice and for!- Miss F. Player, Honiton la.ce aq; Miss Christina Price, pair of engrav- ings; jir. H. stone, silver salt cellars; Mr. and Miss Gilbertson, gold bracelet; Mrs. E. Lvan-ihomas, pair of candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. Finzel, rose boil; Miss Bruce-Blake, amethyst buckle; Mr. and Mrs. Noot, pair of glass vases, pair photograph frames; Miss M. Gibbins, embroidered table centre; Mr. and Mrs. Hadland, silver dish; Mr. and Mrs. T. ones, Worcester china jug; Mr. Gri cr th ihomas, silver cake basket; Mrs Jenkins, basket; John and Mary Thomas, cruet stand; Mr. P. C. O. Sheppard, silver butter dish; Mrs. James. Worcester service; Mrs. Griffiths and Miss Hedge, gold and tur- quoise hat pin; Servants at Whitland Abbey, crumb brush and tray; Miss Gwenllian Jones, Devon china basket; Mrs. and Miss Williams, biscuit box; Mr. and Mrs. Gough, mosaic box; Sir John Jones Jenkins and Miss Elaine Jenkins, pair of silver candlesticks; Mr. J. F. and Miss Williams, Carlton ware dessert service; Mr. J. G. Moore Gwyn, silver fruit knives; Mr. amd Mrs. Daniel, silver salt cellars; Mr. T. M. Price, pair silver candlesticks; the Misses Hopkins, silver mounted scent bottle; Mr. P. N. F. Sheppard. silver mounted vases; Mr. R. Simpson and Mr. Joseph Kerr, silver dish; Mr. and Mrs Vaughan, pair silver hair brushes; Miss Moore Gwyn, pair silver flower pots; Mr and Mrs. Gwyn Lewis, silver mustard pot, L Babiole picture; Mr. Pa-ddon, gilt clock; Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Lewis, silver gilt dish; Mr. Theodore Gibbins. silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Griffiths, entree dish; Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., pair silver candlesticks; Miss Mary Thomas, blue satin I toilet set; Mrs. Thomas, blue satin table cover; Jane Rees. cheese dish; Mrs. John •t-hillips, four Rockingham jugs, four plates; Messrs. Scrivener and Breffitt, bis- cuit box; The Rector of Neath, Ruskin's "revert Lamps of Architecture"; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gilbertson, silver flower vase; Rev. Peter and Mrs. Potter, silver photo- graph frame; Mr. John, saddler (Neath), riding whip; Mr. William Williams, egg stand; Mr. J. R. and Miss Davies, 2 entree aishes; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lock, cushion; Mr. J. E. D. Moore, silver table and dessert spoons; Mrs. and Miss Voyle, silver mounted s^ent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Pot- ter, silver mustard pot and salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Llewellyn, biscuit box: Mr. and Mrs. Miers, Sheffield cup; Mrs. B. Trott, night dress case; Mr. George n hittington, inkstand; Mr. John Llewellyn, pair of flower vases; Mrs. Miller, butter dish and jam dish; Mrs. J. Bowen, Teneriffe table cloth: Mrs. Charles Blake, silver magnify- ing glass; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas, but- ter dish; Mrs. Hodgson, pair of flower vases Tenants and Friends, Lonlas Estate, silver tea and coffee service: Inhabitants of Skew- en, Neath Abbey and District, silver tea tray; Church ~un-day School and National School Children, silver inkstand; Officials and Office Staff of The Main Colliery Co., silver claret jug; Mrs. Phillip Bowen, Mason's iron stone jug and cup and saucer; Mrs. J. Duncan, pair glass vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bevan, painting; Mr and Mrs. J. E. R Thomas, silver teaspoons and sugar tongs; Mr. ana Mrs. Chiles, silver mounted jug; Mrs. Allen, picture; Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas, framed water colour picture; Dr and Mrs. Roberts, jewel caise; Mr. and Mrs. Coward, Worcester china va.se; Mrs. Hugh Thomas, Copeland dish; Mrs. Iltid Thomas, silver shoe horn and button hook; Ponty- cymmer Constitutional Club, silver mounted jam dishes; Miss Adams, Worcester china baskets. > resents" to Bridegroom.—Bride to Bride- groom, gold links, pearl stud, gold and mother of pearl buttons; W. H. M. Yelver- ton, cheque; Lieut. Cecil Bruce Blake, R.FA.. field glasses: Miss Blake (illeelick), entree and supper dishes; Miss Bruce Blake, early Georgian plate buckets; Mrs. Spencer Cooper, silver match box and sovereign case; C. A. Blake (Tenby), hall clock; Mr. and Mrs. Moore-Gv yn (Duffrynl, dress and suit case with silver fittings; C. H. Tuthill (Ga-ry Kennedy), silver cigarette case; Mr. and Mrs. Mills (Curraghbawne), silver stamp holder; Mr. and Mrs. Protheroe-Beynon. silver-mounted Black Forest spirit bottle; Charles Morris Cadaor House), ivory and silver bayonet paper knife; Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan Griffiths (Lime House), pair sil- ver gilt fruit spoons; Miss Hutchinson (Hill Side), travelling clock in morocco case; Dr. and Mrs. Bcvla-nd Thomas (Hiii Side), pair of silver fruit spoons; C. H. Morgan Griffiths Uowey Castle), pair of ivory handled car vers: ehn Roberts Hill House), double ink- stand in brass; Capt. Delmage, silver rose b wl; Miss Martha Lewis, two pictures in gla<s: Miss .Tames I Pantseisen), oil paint- ing; Miss Margaret Watts, pair of copper flower pots; Mr. and Mrs. Powell (Waungron), antique log box; Mr a.nd Mrs. Forbes Tenby Indian tea tabi*; Mrs. Evans, toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. Watts, glass water jug: Mr. and Mrs. Lee, teapot, hot water jug. and copper kettle; Miss Jane Morgan, cake dish; Miss Ann morgan, glass caraffe; Miss Ethel Thomas (Whitland), toilet set; Mr. Levi Harris (whitland), fish servers; Miss Rachel Wiliiams, glass water jug; Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan (The Mills, Whitland). set of carvprs • Mr. and Mrs. D,avies (Llwmgwydd Farm), but- ter d:sh: Mr. and Mrs. Rees Davies (Spring- Ilelds silver toast rack, egg stand, and but- ter dish; Dr. Bowen Jones (Glanrafon), draw- ing-room lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Gibbon (Bryn bank Farm), reading lamp; Messrs. Dado, t.illie and Tom Davies (Sprk*;flclds;. silver mounted carvers; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas (Whitland', electro hot water jug- Mr. Evan Evans (Postmaster, Whitland), set of mea.t and game carvers; Miss Evans fBrynbanlc Farm very antique baking dish; Mr. and Mrs. James (Pwllyw head Farm\ cop- per kettle and spirit lamp; Mrs. Jones and Cli "ord Jones (Bodlondeb), silver mounted DouIton pepper castor and- salt cellars- Messrs. Thomas and William Rowland !R.hy. ddcoed Farm), set of carvers; Mr. and Mrs Jones (Brondeg). jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Grimths Whitlandt, pair of China vases and China centrepiece with clock; Mr .and Mrs Walters (Whitland), cruet stands Mr. Adolpli (Whitland), glass marmalade pot; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Abbey Farm), cake knife, bat- ter knife, and fruit spoons; Mr. Scourfield iWhitland), one dozen sherry glasses; Mr C O. Davies (Whit-U-nd), box of stamped sta- tionery); Mr. Holfman (Whitland), silver miniature photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Davies (Kidwelly Old Forge\ pair of silver mounted salt cellars; Miss Elizabeth Owen (Iscoed), electro-plated bread fork; Miss Mary J. Watts, pair salt cellars; Mrs. Phillips (Penrhewl), salt cellars; Mr. R. C. Grey, set of 6 silver liqueur tots; Mr. and Mrs. Cart- wright (Menlo). silver butter dish a.nd knife; Mr. and Mrs. Cook (Willow Grange. Goring), 4 silver sweet dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Reeves (Rose Cottage, Whitland), electro-plated egg ffland and spoons; Mrs. Reeves (Fern Hill, Whitland), brass match box holder; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thomas (Tynewydd Gate, Whit- land), set of 6 teaspoons and sugar tongs; Mr. and Mi's. Owen (Cabanna), pair of galss flower vases; Mr. and -urs. John and Miss Maggie Williams (Fishers' Arms, Whitland), biscuit box.
Aberavon Beach Enterprise.
Aberavon Beach Enterprise. Gil Wednesday, at Aberavon Council Chamber, the adjourned public meeting was neld for the purpose of making arrangements tor a large annual eisteddfod on Aberavon beach. Mr. John Nicholas presided over a, rc,preseut.ative gathering. It was resolved that the first eisteddfod be held on Monday, September 19th. and that as a start prizes amounting to £ 103 be offered. Mr. John Nicholas was appointed chair- man of committees, Mr. J. Roderick vice- chairman Mr. John Phillips secretary. Mr. J. W. Evans assistant secretary, and Coun. ic Moses Thomas treasurer. Musical and liter- ary committees representative of the ieigh- bûurhood w.)l'e appointed. It was resolved to make a general appeal for funds so as to establish a first class an- nual event.
NEATH NOTES
NEATH NOTES Licensed Victuallers at Colbren. Jolly Times at the Half-Yearly Outing. Mystery of the Missing Bank CierK. Jolly 00 y;s, thoiie licensed Victual- led. Uu xhucsaay tii-ey held their half-yearly Hi* orea, wiuen ÎIs m iiroooiiismrt;, .1JÜ'U,1, e-ic n liiiitss irOiii jyow tiiiers s iML l/iucu. to be seen at -11 t <.x>lt>ren, out the iur bi-,e is jLtSt tme-- ,-Having uioiintain air. x ik^uC wato not mu^h business to be dome, \viiereat Ui-e njttiuJjt'rs -of too eat.ii. and JJijs- irioL j>.ce«toeu V icuiaifcers' Aseoc-iatioji were jj*ea £ >ed. iiv tile way the Association is going ~tiong. Phis y&ar tltere lias been a ste>ady uidretwse in iiieiiit>erc>u.ip, wfiiie from a finan- point of view tine bocs»ety is ais sound as cell. i>ut to return to Colbren. The -morniiaig .vas occupied by a iiuiibfe on the hill sicues. J hen luiien. And what a iuncil: Good ,iOin<lv W-e.it.li fare. An a what eatefj*! Ic7 ih .re Liceiused Victuallers have appetites, ixl no mistake. Air. and Mrs. Jenkins, the genial host and .iostess.. did t.ii.ngvs well. in we afternoon the mean bens visited the lilies. They are very pretty, but they take x>nie getting at. iltey are situated in a. leafv dingle, but KX'ess to and egress from are rendertd very luneak, through tiie absence of a road. Tne d' scent is pusTliv-eiy dangerous. One slip, and then—pterintv. Hut these Licensed Victuallers poesess iea»rtis lions, and they braved' the nertte ithout murmur. And when the goal was reached ever one felt amply repaid. A prettier s ght I had never seen. Ali. airKJun- were trees and v>liage, in summer garb's of gkYry. And jght in frotnt w-are the falls, with tons of vauir descending oeo&eleisifcjy from a height f 70 feet. The dash of the c&ei&r trans- _\cent water, the angry poa.r of impact, tlie .abbjling of the brook l^ver down, the >ungniiig of the breeze, which da.intav assed the leaves, the sweet singing of the .Ird&. the brilliant mid-eu,mmer sihi and Jie delightful coolness of the atmosphere, all combined to liil one's heart w,ith-gatititude too •lie great G-ver, who ieveals sacfi a boun- teouS hand in Mature. The spectacle was grand and impressive. We qurte forgot the dangers of "tlie descent in contemplation of one of the grandest and picturesque eights which bsaufcifofl v. hiep uffords. We staved there an hour. BUtt we had to get back, and, when the oresid nt. Mr. W. T. Jones, gave the oom- land, most of us began to quake. How we got up I don't quite know. But we dcd. In some places the rough pathway, if such t can be termed, was but six inches wide, with a sheer drop of scores of feet on the right. In otliere there was no footway at all. and we had to hop through space. It was a sore trial of nerve and' patience, but we got to the top a.t. last, and there, on the cool, grassy sward we lay for twenty min- utes, a score of panting lumps of humanity. But none of us would have messed it. Personally, I shall consistently miss in the future. It was t-oo much for this old hulk. My timber* haven't been right since. 7 he President wa-s so done up that we had to render firat aid. He's alright now. Well, we returned to the Prioe's Arms, and had a capital tea, after which there were soeeches, and things, including stirring •wrings by the President, Mr. Evan Hopkins, Mr. Richard Ph Hips, and a recitaition by Mr. T. SuJly in WeMi. The oarty left Colbren by tlie seven t-ain. Jav ng spent a very happy day-a. day of Jays. In a conversation which I had vith Mr. 'Vni. Jones, of Western Moor, the well- Vn>orwn oom.Ti'.atxnr, he intffonned me that, nung Darrell was strong and well, but that his sicht had .practically gone. Howeoer, there were hopes of restoration, and Darrell vas to be takeai to a London. special:st; Darrell Jones was a. popular young fellow, md we all, I'm sure, earnestly hope,.that this iir" prsc;ous seinse will be restored Tiim. What lias become of Mr. A. H. &ott? Tlmt is the question of the houj- at Neath, The mattar has bewn dealt with in detail in not her column, rund I have neither the pace nor the inclination to burden matters hers. It will be sufficient to add that. his -l;F ¡pnE'a.r3.I!-ce is most strange and altogether ri accountable. A fnnny incident occurred at Pont-Xeath- Vaughan om Sunday. A lady from Aberdare had driven over to spemd t.he Sunday "n thijs '•elightful spot, and with her where her six hildren. In the evening she departed. In be-ut half-van-hour ehe returned. And why, do vou think? She had left behind her son --a. ourlv-headed youngster of six. She found found hip in the kitchen having a second "S quite happy a.nd contented, and 1. d not relish be. ng disturbed. Neath has an Angling Club. If there vcre anv tish in the river this institution rould undoubtedly flourish. When will some licensed victuallers learn that the law does not allow them to serve bona-fide travellers with hquor for cons-jimp- tion off the premises? The landladv of the House of lords was fined for such an offence on Monday. This is a true tale. I wish to emiplhasdse this, because tales that periodic ally appear in other parts of this paper do not always possess the merit of truth. There were a dozeal of them out for a Sunday jaunt, i laving covered the nefceasary three miles, they suddcnlv beca.me fatigued. So thev hed themselves to a village hostelrv, where [,j¡¡:-y calhd for beer, and plenty of it. While tiie obliging Landlady was executing the carder, a naughty yormg inan appropriated a bottle of whiskey, and passed it on to one of his companions, who placed it in a Sunday losing pocket. In dtue couise tlie bias ere served. But beer wasn't good enough for the man with the wh.&key. He Left his jntoached, and went to an adjoining fieJd, there to have a quiet little booze to himself ie had a Sunday closing corkscrew, and easily opened the bottle. He applied the mouth to h;s mouth in t-he orthodox fashion. And 0, what a fa-ce! The bottle was filled with dirty water. It was a "dummy." We are getting on for the tender for the erection of the new public library has been accepted, the successful competitors being Messjs. Waring, Cole and Waring, and the price £3,600 odd. -o And the Librarian, Mr. John Morgan, has gone to Dublin 00 take part in tliie annual doeliberat,ions of the Scottish Legal Friendly Society- So has Councillor E. S. Phillips. Both are delegates for the Neat'h Difitrict. "I'm sorry I can't aek you in," remarked a Neath gentleman to 4, friend. "Thev are Spring cleaning still. They've been at it for three mojitlc but if they hurry up tliev'll firrsh it in ugust or September. Yes, a tune will come when u,("V'jI{' be Spring cleaning all the vear round. 11 People, are, complaniTOg of the heat. By and they 11 grumble to be hung. flic-re's no satisfying some people. Why gentleman actually said this wwt': "Oh, bother the income tax. I wish it didn't exist." It is not. true Chat Councillor R S. Phillips lias gone to Dublin to engage an Irish orator in view of next November. Councillor David Davies is not at all nervous or apprehensive about the election. It is reported 01 him that lie exclaimed on Thursday: Oh, most glorious, glosious November day; Mv soul's in arms and eager for the fray. His friends have determined, after dis- ooverv of such latent talent to "christen" him "Dai Poet fach." It itS long since we have heaird the strident tones of Dr. Davies, at the Boaxd of (ruar- dianB. But we had that pleasure oil Tues- j day. It was over tie Porthca-wl Reet. and admtiHsion tiefcats. The learned little dochet said thai such tickets should be given to convalescents and not to chronic cases, and the Guardians accepterl the suggestion. But the doctor rather stUlltlified himself bv neooo- meocfing at the very meeting a case of dwonio disease, He had to admit, it, and much, laughter resulted. But the prsnetpie advo- cated was a sownd one, and the Guardians did the right tlhing in adopting it. The Banian rate collector has got frisky, and has kicked over tine traces. There aft .£40 outstanding, and he won't- coiT'oct it un- less he gett, £ 5 for the job. The «4Miiorit.ies liave offered him L2 10s. But "no." no say^ "a fiver is mytxrice. I won't take a fartiv ing less." Where's the Parish CounriL? That weighty body ought to arrange mttUeas differently. I gathered from lueeday's meeting oi tho Guardians that there were several '•! iaaunrai behind with tlieir poor rate <-»Uedtuwis They'll "soon, however, be uip-tc-d £ «/c. far the Chairman has declined to sigi. t«Ue*r salary ctieques unless they aire. N*nv what you caAl getting at 'em. The Neath Cottage Hospital Fund is s&owiy nut surety growing, and on Saturdcv week the sum of £ 29 lUts. Id. was colleetied and iq^C7it'<> cred i t, making altogether £ 218 a i vi L.' amo-unt has been pktoea in \if ^^poiitan Bank, in the names- <«t uhe yar ^^kmici'Iot E. Evans-Bevan), tine ex- 'vans n F OMta,). aod Aid. rf. >n- last Tvijurtpi gOTtleman is determined to ooliect jll.GOa and when tii* sum has been realist tib> have done work, fo- -jbfs, added to the very «ubsta«tial brtc trust toe Mr Jno. Taylor, by tie Cor^ tion, will fully justify a speedv stmt with the erection of a suitable Aki Trick has been much encouraged by the ready response made by the inhabitant^ of -NWt, and district., and feels certain of n¡}tim;¡.;e suooess. "OBSERVER." Coed franc Parish Council met at Skewen, Mr. William Lloyd presiding. Messrs. Cuthbertson and Powell wrote that unless their election account of JE34 1s. f d. wa.s immediately paid, the matter wooH be taken to the County Court. It was 1" solved to pay the account. Complications having arisen in connection with the handing over of the site of the Free Library, all work was suspended by order of the architect. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P saying everything was now in order. Tfee cost of the convey mce would have to be borne by the Council, and work on a, li- brary could be immediately proceeded with. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. S. T. Evans for the manner m which he h-d got the Council out of a great difficulty. The clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Ten- nant s agent re the title deeds, and a im- mittee was struck to look into the coi ract before such was signed by the cbai man The Council confirmed the co-option <i Mr. William Howell, J.P., and Mr. Edward Powell. The clerk was instructed to write to the District Council to expedite the extension of Skewen sewers. The closing of Penyian Pathway question was deferred pending ac- tion by the Dyffryn Clydach Parish Council The Welsh Congregationalists (if j ile Neath District held their annual cjany.ifa on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday lasr, On Monday afternoon there was a "cyfe-ilach grefyddre" at the Maesyrhaf Chapel, under the presidency of the Rev. Thomas hughes, Briton Ferry, the subject under discussion being the duty of the church in view of the evils of the age. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. W. Oscar Owen, Bridgend W. R. Bowen, Maesteg; T. M. Rees, Buckley; J. W. Price, Troedvrhiw Professor Lewis, M.A., B.D., R. J. Huws, Bethel; D. Rees, Rock; and J. Davies, Cadle. Othf']ö who took part in the cymanfa were the Revs- G. S. Rees, B.A., Festiniog, and D .Jones, Cymmer. -"0'- Colonel Durnford conducted an n«1tnry at Colonel Durnford conducted an n«1tnry at Neath on Wednesday, into an application of the Corporation to borrow £ &>Q0 for electric light purposes. The Town Clerk said repayment of "be loan in 30 years was required. The Cour- ti ob tained a provisional order in 1901, -ind had entered into agreement with the South Wale- Electrical Power Distribution Co., who will (Je in a position to supply current in cx-rter ber. The compulsory area was Queen-street, Green-street, Wind-street, Orchard-street, and Windsor-road, and the tender of Messrs. Callender Cable Co., the price being jei.412, had been accepted. Mr. D. M. Jenkins, borough engineer, said he considered that Mr. Sully's estima.te of 40,000 units was a reasonable one. A num- ber of people had given their names as cus- c'j tomers. It had been suggested to light the new Public Library and the mark- r, nnw under construction, by electricity. Mr. Henry Thomas Sully, Bristol, the con suiting engineer, considered the estimate? reasonable. He fully explained the plans. etc. The Commissioner then went to visit the old police premises, and the inquiry closed.
Trouble Brewing at Abera\on.
Trouble Brewing at Abera\on. Aberavon Council met on Wednesday evening (Mr. Aaron James presiding) to de- cide what steps should be taken in regard to the objection of the R. and S.B. HaUway to allow a portion of Corlanna sewerage to be laid over an abutment wall. Letters were read from Messrs. St rick, Bellingham and Hanson, Swansea, solicitors to the company, in which neither the orig- inal or the alternative scheme (to lav the pipes on brackets along the wail) was agreed to, both, in their opinion.being equally'dan gerous. It was suggested that the pipes should be carried alongside the railway wail la on pillars. Mr. Moses Thomas said it was evident the company would not fall in with any ui their suggestions. He proposed that the work be proceeded with and that if the company in- terfered the tcwn clerk should apply fcr an injunction. Mr. F. B. Smith thought that to take such a course would be a costly proceeding and that it would be better to have tin pipes laid on pillars as suggested. The surveyor estimated the cost oi the company's suggestion at £ Mr. JL M. Smith moved as an amendment that the surveyor and constructor report upon the cost of having the pipes laid as sug- gested by the company. ,i the work was proceeded with in face of the company s pro- test it would mean that a gang of workmen would be sent to stop the work. There was no seconder to the amendment and the resolution to proceed with the work was carried.
St. Barnabas' Bazaar at Cockett
St. Barnabas' Bazaar at Cockett Owing to an expenditure of about on a beautiful new chancel and some iufeynal decorations, etc., the church of St. Barn.aoas, Waunarlwydd, contracted a small dvU of about £ 150. In order to wipe this c.it the Vicar of Cockctt (Rev. D. Roderick) organ- 'sed a splendid bazaar at the National Schools, Cockett, opened on Thursday aiter- noon by Mrs. W. WaltersjFfynone, Swansea, who was introduced by the vicar The following were the stall -hole,.I-s The Vicarage Stall Mrs. Roderick Mrs. Williams (Llanelly), Mrs. George Panson, Mrs. Dockett, and Miss Furnaess. (2). Mrs. Philip Richard (The Hill), Mrs. Thomas, and Miss Williams (Glasfryn). (3), Mrs. Gow- ing (The, Croft), and Mrs. Sandbrook (Rhydy. gors). (4) St. Barnabas Stall Miss Thomai (The Firs, Waunarlwydd), and Miss L'av en- port (5) St. Luke's Refreshment Stall: Mrs. Hubert Thomas (Brynhyiryd (6) Flower and Sweet Stall: The Misses Mar- gery and Nita Richards (The Hill). (7) Ba- chelor Stall Revs. T. Michael, W. I vans, D. A. Thomas, and Messrs. W. H. Corhett, Joseph Lewis, and others. (8) The Post Omce Miss Kathleen Davies (Landore). (9) Fish pond Miss Dockett and Miss Hansen. (10) Fortune Telling Dollv Miss JoFn Thumas. (11) Palmist Madame Zwingli. The treasurers of the fund are Rev. D. Hùd- erick and Mr. W. Mapp, churchwarden, and secretaries, Rev. Thomas Michael, curate in charge of St. Barnabas, and Mr. Joseph Lewis, Gowerton. During the afternoon Mrs. Bertie Perkins and Miss Sandbrook or- ganised some very effective variety enter- tainments. The bazaar will be continue, i on Friday at 2.50 p.m., the opening ceremoay being in the hands of Mrs. Gilbertson, Bryn- teg, Pontardawe.