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'# | DISTRICT I it NEWS: # iff SWANSEA DISTRICT. Swansea Corporation have offered Cray water to Pontardawe at 8d. per 1,000 gal- lons, the Council to take a minimum quantity of 25,000,000 gallons per annum, a meter to be fixed and maintained by the Swansea Cor- poration at the expense of the Pontardawe Council. The terms were accepted. Anniversary services were held at Llan- samlet Parish Church on Sunday, Rev. Jas. Davies, M.A Liverpool, officiating. He de- livered a message from Mrs. Griffiths, the Vicarage, who a few weeks ago underwent an operation at Liverpool, thanking the parish- ioners or their sympathy. Mrs. Griffiths is making steady progress. At Llanelly County Court on Monday, Jonah Thomas. wholesale fish merchant, ap- plied for a eommitai against J. Pike, fish merchant, Garnant. Mr. Thomas said he had Dirt in a distress and found the business transferred. Pike did business in Garnant and lived in Swansea, going home every day. His Honour made a fresh order of 10s. a month. A concert, got up by the Gorseinon ShoOt- ing Club, took place in the Drill HaIr, Gor- seinon, on Saturday night. Lieut. W. T. Davies presided. An excellent programme had been arranged by Mr. T. B. Phillips. The purpose of the concert was explained by the chairman to promote and encourage a greater interest in their shooting, which was already coming to the front, as they had been able to select ten members to re present them at Bisley. The following solo- ists took part: Miss Margrette Morris (Gwalia House), and Miss Sarah Jane Har- ries, Messrs. William Roberts, D. Thomas, and Morgan Jones. The accompanists were Miss Lily Hasson and Mr. Georgi C:arke. At Llanelly, on Monday, an application for an administration order was made by James Davies, Brvnmor-road. Mr. W. W. Brodie, Mr. G. R. Price (solicitors), and Mr. Gavin Henry (draper) opposed. Mr. Brodie suggested Davies should make a better offer. Davies said he had about ten executions. His Hocour: Someone has been running you into debt. 0 Davies Yes. His Honour You control that "omebcdy who has been running you into debt and I have no control. The matter should be pro- perly put before the world at large. Y oa could pay ready money and make it known that people are not to give credit. Mt. Brodie said Da-vies was earning about 1:5 and not ;) as utated. His Honour made an order for the pay- ment of £2 a month. YEUNDRE NUISANCE THAT MUST BE ABATED. Pontardawe sanitary inspector referred at Thursday's meeting to the condition of a house at Velindre, which -is owned by the Swansea Corporation. He found the house consisted of six rooms, all in a state dangerous to the health of the occupier, owing to their damp condition. All the walls were oozing with water. One room downstairs, which was supposed to be used by the Swansea Waterworks Com- mittee, had been match-boarded to hide the dampness. The stench in this room was most offensive. A house near the Lower Lliw Re- servoir was in the same condition, dangerous to the health of the occupiers. Mr. Jenkins (Main) remarked they all knew that the native stone in that part was porous, and thought the Council had, at a previous meeting, "condemned Bwllfa Farm rather quick." Notice was ordered to be served on the Swansea, Corporation to abate. At Margam Council on Monday, Major Gray presiding, Mr. Evan Davies moved that application be made to the County Council for altera tion of the number of members by increasing the number for the Western or Port Talbot Ward from six to nine. It had long been felt that the Western Ward demanded in- creased representation. This was a question upon which promises were given by candi- dates. Figures showed that the oopulation was—within 300—half the population of the whole district, and the rateable value was one-half. Mr. E. T. Evans seconded. Cuptain Preston opposed and said that they were all one council working for one end. The Western Wari might have a larger population, but it had not a twentieth part of the acreage. To increase the num- ber as suggested would be to place the whole Council at the mercy of the Western Ward. Ha moved as an amendment that no stens bj taken. Mr. Lipscomb suggested the question fchouli bo referred to special committee. The proposer and seconder agreed to the suggestion of Mr. Lipscomb. On Saturday a successful eisteddfod was held on Aberavon Beach in the Jersey Hall. The event was got up by a committee of which Mr. Morgan James and Mr. Thomas Hopkins were secretaries, and Mr. E. J. James treasurer. The experiment far ex- ceeded anticipations, and during the day the beach was visited by about 5,000 people, a large proportion of whom visited the hall. The officials were President and conductor, RAv. J. H. Hughes. adjudicators, Mr. l Singleton, G. and L., Port Talbot: Mr. J. Daniel, Aberavon Mrs. Spicer accompan- ists, Mrs. John, Aheravon, and Mr. Jas. Batt, Port Talbot. An opening song was beautifully rendered by Miss Blodwin Thomas (Gwmavon). The following are the results :—Children's solo, Miss Gertrude Spicer, Aberavon: piano solo, divided be- tween Mr. Creswell Harries, Llansamlet and Mr. Davies, Neath recitation, Miss Nelly Watts, Abe-r-avon; baritone solo, Mr. Gwilym Thomas, Llansamlet soprano solo, Miss Nancy Davies, Maesteg; tenor solo, divided, Mr. Wm. James, Aberavon, and Mr. Beddoe, Llansamlet; contralto solo, divided, Miss Lizzie. James, Aberavon, and Mr. Evan Henry, Taibach; duet, tenor and bass, Mr. Gwilym Thomas, Llansamlet, and Mr. Bed- doe, Llansamlet; chorat competition, "Aber- ystwyth, English or Welsh, Excelsior choir, Aberavon (conductor, Mr. Idris Harris! • male voice, In the sweet, bye and bve,"
NEATH.
NEATH. At Neath Court on Friday, John Pafr John Daniels, and Benjamin Davies, Briton Ferry, were summoned for having been drunk on Crumlyn Burrows on Sunday, July 3rd, and were each fined 10s. and costs. They were also charged with being unlaw- fully present at the Holway House, Crumfyn Burrows-Each fined 5s. and costs. At Neath on Saturday, David and Thomas Jones, brothers, Skewen, were summoned for neglecting to contt-ibute to the Mainten- ance of their mothor, who had become chargeable to Neath Union. She was &1 years 01 age. An order of 2s. a. week was made against each. At Neath on Friday David and John Jones (brothers), Briton Ferry, and John Knibs, of Glyncorrwg, were charged with falsely re- [ presenting themselves as bonafide travellers at Crumlyn Burrows un Sunday last. Each were fined 10s. and costs. The case against Knibs was adjourned for a fortnight, the potice not being in a position to prove that he did not sleep at Glyncorrwg the night previously. At Neath, on Friday, William Wathan, Glyn N.mth, told the justices that he had been drinking beer "to keep his spirits up." ■ He had to pay 7s. 6d. and costs for having been drunk in charge of a horse and cart. on Jaly 2nd. Joseph Pike, Swansea, did not appear to answer two charges for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart and having no lights. He wrote and said that the offences wcze doe to his having no springs to his ho?8 He woand up by saying: "GetttLe- j I wJiiuHi ail tfr.yr am At Neath on iriday there was a summons trader the Lodgers' Protection Act. Mrs. Trueman of Neath, as tenant of ber son asked for protection for her goods, on which a distress had been levied by the landlord. It was arranged to adjourn the matter for a -week, as there was not sufficient proof of ser- •vice- MT. Edward Powell and Mr. Harry Williams appeared to represent certain in- terests. terests. At Neath on Fridav Henry Basket, of Glyn Neath, was summoned for assaulting Arthur William Morgan, master painter, la 11 Glyn Neath. Defendant said he was guilty of having a "bit of rough" with complain- ant, but he did not beat him, because he would not stay long enough.—Complainant said the defendant assaulted him because he wouldn't give him a shilling. Defendant said he earned 3s. 6d. painting the "Hangel" for the complainant. But the latter had only paid him 2s. 6d. When he asked him for the shilling on Saturday Morgan strucK him, and he retaliated. A fine of 15s. and costs or ten days was imposed. At Neath on Monday, George Hopkiiis, Melyncrythan, and Llewelyn Lloyd, Lewis, road, respectably dressed young men, were summoned for damaging a tree in Victoria j Gardens. P.C. H. Davies saw the youths "larking" and throwing their caps into the ornamental trees. Damage, 2s. worth, was done. Mr. Hopkin Morgan: You don't suggest that they deliberately broke the branch cff? Head Constable No, sir. It resulted frcm "horse-play." Defendants were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Thomas Henry Williams, Payne-street: Arthur Griffith Lewis, Ethel-street; and Wm. Jarrett, of the Cimla, were summoned for breaking the bye-laws by lying on the grass at Victoria Gardens, and were ordered to pay the costs. David Vigors, Llaniwit-road, and Jerkin Downey, Water-street were similarly sum- moned and fined. Mr. Clement Robert Trueman, of the Parade, Neath, was arrested on Monday morning on a warrant, charged with as- saulting a man named Charles 1:> Jacobs. It appears that early on Monday morning Jacobs, accompanied by P.S. Michael and P.C. Ben Davies, visited Trueman with a view to levjying a distress for rent. No difficulty was experienced in getting into the house, but when the officers arrived at the foot of the stairs leading to the first floor they were confronted by Mr. Trueman, who stood at the top of the stairs. It is al- leged that Mr. Trueman struck Jacob a vio- lent blow under the jaw with his fist, knocking him back over the stairs to the bottom, where he was caught by P.C. Ben Davies. After the incident the officers left, and warrant was taken out for Mr. Traeman's arrest. This was subsequently effected by P.S. Higgins and P.C. Ben Davies, and Mr. Trueman was on Monday afternoon in cus- tody in the cells of the Neath Police Station. On Monday evening MT. Trueman was re- leased on bail, himself in the sum of Jti6, and two sureties of £ 2 10s.
PONTARDULAIS.
PONTARDULAIS. The following were the local cricket re- suits on Saturday:- Pontardulais 1st XI., 56; Skewen, 23; I Llangennech, 27. Pontardulais 2nd XI., 47; Hendy, 54; I Ammanford II., 24. The furious heat wave of the past few days has been severely felt by local tinplate workers. I Seion, Waungron, Hermon, and other Sun- day school treats were held cn Saturday, and thanks to the delightful weather, the enjoy- ment all round was great. On Sunday afternoon a huge crowd fore- gathered at the historic old church "f Llan- dilo-Talybont for the first service of this year, the pulpit being occupied by the Rev. R. David Rees, Gorseinon. The grand eld edifice has just been thoroughly cleaned ard ventilated at great cost, thanks to the energy of the Vicar, the Rev. H. C. Morgan, B.A., and his warden, Mr. J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr. Another service will short- ly be held. Pontardulais people generally, and her numerous friends elsewhere, will be pleased to-learn that Miss Angharad White, *.c'est daughter of Mr. John White, Caecerrig, has I just won her final B.A. degree at Cardiff University. She received her early educa- tion at the Board School, Pontardulais (Mr. John Roberts, headmaster), and thence pro- ceeded to Gowerton Comity Schools. Her subsequent career at Cardiff has been a bril- liant one; and the "Bont" is proud to-day of its first lady graduate. The agreement between the Pontarduiais Gas Company on the one part, and the Parish Council of Llanedv and Llandilo-Talybont on the other has at last been signed. The negotiations a week or two ago were in peril of being broken off, but everything has now been arranged to the satisfaction of all con- cerned. The erection of lamp-posts has been begun. Oakfield-street is now undergoing repairs at tse expense of the householders therein. The improvement in this thoroughfare—long and sadly needed—will prove a veritable boon, and a blessing to the hundreds of school children who daily trudge the street.
LLANDOVERY.I
LLANDOVERY. I TOWN COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING j The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Saturday, under the presidency of the Mayor (Council- lor J. llees). There were also present:— Aldermen T. Watkins, Tvcerrig; C. P. Lewis, Llandingat; and D. Sewaiders Thomas, Belmont House; CooncmorE T. Roberts 'ex-Mayor); H. Havard, Northamp- ton House; It. Thomas, Mafeking Villa; Û. Morton, Erstine House; S. H. Price, Tre- faiga-r House Dan Davies, The Emrw>rmm; Daniel Jones, Rhosybedw; and F. Wall, Penoerrig: together with the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Alfred Thomas). A VACANT SEAT. Mr. C. P. Lewis said than,, arising out of the minutes, he would like to know t)he Clerk's opinion upon the suggested with- drawal of Mr. Phillips' resignation, as a member of the ComtciL—Town Cferk There is no doubt but that the resignation most be accepted. Mr. C. P. Lewis then moved that the seat be declared vacant, and fined up at the earliest passible opportunity- Mr .R. Thomas, seconded, and retoiarked tthat he could not understand how the withdrawal of Mr. Phillips' resignation could be suggested at all as lie was not a member.—Mr. C. P. Lewis: It has been allowed in a. previous case, that of Mr. Evans, Old' Change, sonr«i years ago.—Mr. R. Thomas: Nothing oi the kind. Mr. Evans paid the fee after a. Council meeting, but wH.adrew it prior to the fol- lowing meeting—that was all. ARREARS OF REKT. ARREARS OF REKT. Mr. T. Watkins enquired if the arrears of rent, amounting to E5 8fi. 9d., due from the old leasee of toils (Mr. E. J. Evans) had been paid. — lhe Town Clerk replied that he had received a letter from MT. Claude Davies, solicitor. Ltandik), enclosing a cheaw for £ 2 b. lid., who stated tha.t that was the sum dime after deducting L,3 3s. rates on two rooms, and 3s. lOd. for adjusting the weights. Mr. T. Roberts thought the item for adjusting the weights should be allowed, but the rates should certainly be paid bv the I 1 lessee, as they had always been done. After SCLISsi;)n, the question was referred to the Clerk to look up. SHOWS AND ROUNDABOUTS. SHOWS AND ROUNDABOUTS. Mr. G- Morton enquired what was going to be done with reference to the shows and roundabouts o<i the Mr. T. Watkins said that whatever the Council would do, he hoped thev would carefully consider the mat- ter, as shows being ordered away might have a tendency to injure the town, and prevent, people from coming here. In any case it would be no inducement for young persons to come here.—Mr. C. P. Lewis I considered that after the petition sent in by scene inhab&tants complaining of the roundabouts nuisance, it was the CoraociPs. duty to protect them. A resolution had been pu/ssed some years ago prohibiting the erec- | tion of such things, and he thought, and moved that it sivaokl be adbaoacC to, I hi i v* > it. »- ? 4*. a a T. Roberts: If it is a. nuisance, the poiioe can 1\ interfere.—Mr. G. Morton said that one. of the Cotflege masters waited upon him since the last meeting, complaining that the noise afieoted his study. Tho Waadeji paid a great aancwmt in rates, and ratepayers sbqjdd oea- tamly not be subjected to such nuasanoes.— Mr. Dan Davies seconded the motion, re- marking that they had already decided that all shows most go into the fair fieAd.—Mr. R. Thomas said that with due respect to the masters and other residents^ he must say that roundabouts and shows coming hero assisted the tratlamen and othe-rs in town, and at- tracted peopte to ccane there. Siiows were allowed on the street in other places, and he considered the better pian would be to leave such matters to the diccpetkm. of the Mayor for the time being. It was done in Brecon, Liancklo, and other towns, where there were plenty of amusements. Tradesmen aMd, busi- ness people would suffer considerably if this practice was stopped. Be certainly pro- posed that the matter be left in the hands of the Mayor.—Mr. C. P. Lewis raid such a proposition was out of order, as a resolution was already on the minutes to carry it out. shows maght attract people, but no money \viis left behind in the town, and would cn:«efly benefit the showmen.—Mr. Dan t -'ivies: People would not object to them putting upon a fair day, but to tine habit o-f remaining two or three days.—-Mr. T. I vVatkins said that one member advocated the fair field. Engines and sooh things might go in there, but he questioned whether tbey could corne out again. Studts woudl not g& there. Mr. Dan Davies There is no objection to Studts erecting on. the streets. Mr. T. Watkins: That was a matter I don't understand. Mr. C. P. Lewis That exception was made when the resolution was passed. Mr. T. Roberts Then I must say it is a very unfair exception. The subject was ultimately deferred for a month in order to get the Town Clerk's opinion thereon. SURVEYOR'S ACCOUNTS. The Surveyor (Mr. W. Lloyd's) account for the past quarter was passed, and like- wise the account of receipts and expenditure in respect of the cattle and sheep market. LLANDOVERY'S HEALTH. Dr. E. N. Berryman, the medical officer of health, presented his annual reoort for the past year upon the health of the borough, which was a most satisfactory one.—Mr. R. Thomas proposed, and Mr. Dan Davies se conded, a vote of thanks to Dr. Berryman for such a splendid and Incid report. ADDRESS TO THE KING AND QUEEN. Mr. C. P. Lewis remarked that the Royal train would be going through here on the 21st inst., and would stop at Llandovery Sta- tion for four or five minutes. He really thought the Council should take steps to en quire if their Majesties would be pleased to accept an address from them. He considered it a great honour for the Royal train to stop at Llandovery. A communication should be immediately sent to Lord Knollys, asking it the King would condescend to meet on the platform the Mayor and Corporation, to- gether with the county magistrates and public bodies of the district. It was an old Corporation, dating from Richard III., and the last occasion when a King went through was in 1821. It would be a pity to miss the opportunity, which they or any further generation might never get again. He moved tnat such steps be taken as he had sug- gested. Mr. T. Watkins: We ought to have an official communication from Lord Knollys before anything is done. as we would all look foolish to go down to the platform and find the train travelling through at the rate of several miles an hour. Mr. C. P. Lewis Of course, my motion is that Lord Knollys be approached in the first instance. Mr. Watkins then seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried. PARISH POUND. It was resolved to enclose a portion of the old fair field for the purpose of using it as a parish pound. LLANDOVERY'S MAYOR HONOURED. i We are pleased to find among the list cf guests invited to meet their Majesties the King and Queen at Swansea on he 2Cth inst., the names of Mr. and Mrs. John Rces of Gloucester House, our worthy mayor ar:Ô mayoress. DRUNK. At the Police Ccurt, on Wednesday, be- fore Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llandmgal, and MT. J. Rees (Mayor), William Clement, a trn.np ing labourer, was charged with being drunk in the borough on the previous night. The sergeant stated that he found the defendant lying helplessly drunk near the I rane j Bridge, and was duly conveyed in a handcart to the lock-up. Defendant now pleaded "Guilty," and was fined Is. and costs, tola) 9s. 4d. The amount was paid by his em- ployer. GIFT TO THE WORKHOUSE. At the Board of Guardians meeting on Friday, the Master reported that Miss Duns- ford of Tonn, had presented a clock for the female ward in the Workhouse. The Chair- man (Mr. Watkins) moved a hearty v-,e ot thanks to Miss Dunsford, and r^markec that it would be a great pity if the Tern I family ever left the neighbourhood. Mr. R. Thomas, in seconding, said that he had seen the gift that morning, and it was a very nice and useful present. ESTATE RENT AUDIT. The Lady Day half-yearly rent audit of the Blaenos and Pantglas Estates was held at the King's Head Hotel, on Tuesday Inst, when the rents were received by Mr. Pelme D. Evans, the agent to the --states. j. n ex- cellent dinner was given to the tenants sub- sequently, and at the tables, Col. II. Uavies- Evans, Highmead Capt. Spence-Jones, Pantglas: and Mr. Delme D. Evans sat amongst the tenants. The healths of the owners of the respective estates were pio- posed in felicitious terms by Aid. T. Wat- kins, and accorded a rousing reception. DRUNK AT LLANGADOCK. At a police court on Wednesday, before Mr. C. P. Lewis and Mr. J. Rees (Mayor), William. Jones, a tramping Labourer, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at LIa-nfradock on the previous evening. Mrs. Davies, Giansevin Ifow, Llansadwrn, stated tint the defendant came to her door :,n the previous evening in a drunken condition, end was most abusive. He took out his p( cket knife and opened it. whereiinon she ran into the house and closed the door in his face. She threatened to send for a police- man, bat defendant continued cursing and swearing. Ultimately Sergt. Robbin was sent for, who found the defendant lying down near Abermarlais Gate, coveYed v. ilh blood and bruises. Defendant admitted the charge, and was mulcted in the sum of .& including costs. In default, he was com- mitted to Carmarthen Prison for 14 days with hard labour. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. J AS. FEES. Before the business at the Board of Guar- dians meeting, held on Friday last, was pro- ceeded with, the Chairman (Alderman T. Watkins, Tycerrig) alluding to the death of Mr. James Rees, of Talgarth, a member of the Board, remarked that since their last meeting their enemy, their worst err-ir.y, and their last enemy, had visited the Brard once more and removed from amongst them one of their oMest, and one of their irost experienced and valuable of members. The Board had sustained a great loss, and they would all miss him very much. ^is old neighbourhood would also feel his loss great- ly for the experience gained by the de- ceased gMitiema-n in connection with public bodies for so manv years placed him above the majority of the people in knowledge of parish, union, and county matters, so thai his counsel was weighty and \aluable. lhe deceased's family, children, "Dll children would miss him the most, lhe li" t, Mr. Rees had worked hard for many years and brought up a large and respectable, family. They, as a Board, could only sym pathise with them in their sad affliction, ard sincerely hoped they would have succour in this their hour of gloom. He (Mr. Watkins': moved a vote of condolence with the family il their great bereavement, and that the snirn be recorded on the minutes. Mr. R. Campbell Davys, Neuaddfawr, ir seconding, said that he thoroughly agreec with all that had been expressed by tfu. Chairman, and he felt sure the county wouk all miss the deceased's services immensely. The vote was carried in silence, ail th( members standing, the scene at this stage being a very touching one, and a worthy tribute to one whose chair was now vacant, and whose presence was a thing of the past. DEATH OF MR. JAMES REES, J.P. Another well-known figure on the Llan- dovery Bench of magistrates, another mem- ber of the Board of Guardians, and one of the district's most estimable residents, ii. The person of Mr. James Rees, of Talgarth, has just passed away from our midst. The sad event occurred on Thursday evening about 8 o'clock at Grove House in this town, and created intense sorrow. The deceased, who was 73 years of age, had been in in- different health for some considerable time past, and consequently his departure was not unexpected. The departed gentleman was well known, especially amongst agri- culturists, and his integrity in business trans- actions, together with his urbanity of dis- position, won for him a -host of sincere friends. He had been a member of the Board of Guardians since 1880, and was always a staunch advocate to grant adequate relief in deserving cases of necessity. He was al§o a member of the District Council, and chairman of that lJocry since tis forma i^nin lo94. He also represented the parish of Cilycwm on the Carmarthenshire Countv Council for several years past, and was one of the most regular of members in attend- ance at the various meetings. He was also very attentive to his duties as a magistrate, and tempered justice with mercy at all times. The deceased was, in many ways, one of the most useful residents in the neighbourhood, and his demise has left a gap which will be hard to fill. On Saturday evening the corpse was con- veyed by hearse to Taigarth, where it re- mailned until Monday morning, the day axed for the funeral. The attendance at tho funeral was a very large and representative one, and amongst those present were noticed Mr. James Rees, Mr. Rees Rees, Mr. David Roes (sons), Mrs. Williams, Divlyn (daugh- ter, Mrs. Amman (daughter), Mrs. Harries ^daughter), and several grandchildren and other relatives as mourners Mr. B. Evans, Llanfair Grange Mr. Gwilym Evans, Llan- elly; Dr. E. N. Berryman (medical atten- dant); Aid. T. Watkins, Tycerrig (chairman or the Board of Guardians) Mr. J. Rees, Gloucester House (Mayor); Mr. T. Roberts Mayor); Mr. W. H. Jones, National l'rovinfcial Bank; Mr. T. Phillips, Picton Villa; Mr. J. R. James, Alberta-House: Mr. D. Davies, Rhyblid; Mr. R. W. Price, Plasy- ddorwen; the clergy and ministers of the district; members of the Board of Guar- dians and District Council; and the general public. The large assemblage present was sufficient proof of the popularity of the de- ceased. An appropriate service was held at the residence, at which the officiating minis- ter was the Rev. S. Harries, pastor of Bethel Jndependont Chanel. This closed with a nymn, which was beautifully rendered. Then, i:i professional order, the solemn cortege wended its way towards the burial ground appertaining to Bethel Chapel, situated a short distance from the deceased's residence, Jn arriving at the graveside some touching allusions were made to the deceased gentle- man by the Revs. S. Harries and Dr. Thomas iLlandovery). A prayer was subsequently offered up by the Rev. H. Ifor James (Llan- dovery), and a very impressive and pathetic service terminated with the rendering of a Welsh hymn. Several beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The funeral ar- rangements were admirably carried out by the undertaker, Mr. W. Jones, of AlmQ House, Llandovery. SHEEP DOG TRIALS' MEETING. The annual general meeting in connection with the sheen dog trials was held at the !>ing s Head Hotel on Friday evening, under the presidency of Mr. W. H. JonesT N. P. Bank. The accounts for the past year were presented. The receipts from subscriptions, entry fees, gate money, etc,, including a bal- ance in hand from the previous trials amounted to C95 6s. lid. The expenditure, in prizes, rent, advertising, etc., totalled £ 61 14s. 8d., leaving the satisfactory bal- ance in hand of JB55 12s. 3d.. of which JE18 is on deoosit at the bank, and J615 12s. 3d. on current account. The accounts were un- animously passed. On the motion of Mr. S. H. Price, se- conded by Mr. D. Saunders Thomas, Mr. C. V. Pryse-Rice, of Llwynybrain, was again re- elected president, whilst the following gentle- men were appointed vice-presidents:—Lora "Iredcgar, Lord Cawdor, Captain Spence- Jones (Pantglas), Mr. W. P. Jeffreys ( Blaenos), Mr. John Rees (Gloucester House) ,Ioyar), Mr. T. Roberts (Crown Stores), (Ex-Mavor), Mr. D. T. M. Jones (Nantv- rhogfan), Mr. B. Evans (Llanfair Grange), the Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes (Llandovery College), Mr. J. R..James (Albert House, Mr. J. Evans (The Copse), and Dr. Rosser (Violet Cottage). Messrs. M. H. Nichols, H. V. Watkins. ftnd E. Price-Griffith were unanimously re- elected secretaries, and a vote of thanks was accorded them for their energetic 'work in the past. Mr. W. H. Jones, manager of the National Provincial Bank, was also unam mously re-appointed treasurer. Last year's committee were also re-appointed with the substitution of Mr. John James, Bryn- hyfryd Villa, for Mr. W. Rees, who had left the town. Some discussion ensued as to the suggested alteration of the day of the trials from a "-day to a Thursday, some of the com- mittee contending that the latter day was more suitable to tradesmen and the gentle- men residents of the town. On the other hand it was held that Friday would be better for farmers, and as cheap railway bookings were already arranged for this day, there was a better prospect of a good attendance of spectators. Ultimately, the matter was left the the committee to decide, the quest-ion in the meantime to be well ventilated. The date of the trials was also left to the com- mittee. The Chairman proposed a vote of condol- ence with the relatives of the late Mr. Frank Thomas, of Well field. He also moved a simi- lar vote to the family of the late Mr. George Calvert, of the Castle Hotel, who during his lifetime was a liberal supporter of the event. —Mr. S. N. Pri4 seconded, and the motion was passed in silence. Mr. H. V. Watkins considered that the judges (Messrs. E. Vivian, Cardiff: T. T. Price, Tyscapel, and B. William, Blaen- twrch, were certainly deserving of a heartv vote of thanks for their services. They had always given their work gratuitously, and he met Mr. Vivian at Cardiff the other day, when he expressed his pleasure to again act in a like capacity if the committee gave him an invitation. Mr. E. Price-Griffith seconded, and the proposition was enthusiastically received. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Jones for presiding terminated a very successful meet- ing. PffiOPOS-ED VAL.UATMX OF THE UNION. At the fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians, on Friday last, Mr. R. Thomas, Mafeki-ng House, moved that the resolution passed in May last. to defer the valuation of the Union pending the new Bill now before Parliament., he rescinded. He explained that the Union had not been valued for a great number of years, and it was necessary, in the interests of every-' body, that the valuation should be pro- ceeded with lat once -by tha appointed valuer (Mr. Owen Price, of Nantyrharn). The new Valuation Bill empowered t-he Sur- J-I .IJJXJ-U-H-I— j- veyor of laxes to alter any assessment. _vIr. Price hac already vauled about 4,COO acres in Llaafairybryn Parish, for which he woul d naturally expect payment, and further, if the contract between the Guar- dians and Mr. Prioe was broken he would claim compensation. A,fter Mr. Price's com- pletion of the valuation, it would be a -i-de in all the assessments which might bo altered by the new authorities. Under the new Bill, appeals could only be made every five years, and therefore it IN-as im- portant that the valuation should be car- ried out forthwith, and thereby place every- body on an equality.—Mr. John Davies (Aber- llechach) seconded.—Judge Bishop (Dolygar- reg) eaid he failed to see any reason for disturbing the resolution passed last May so soon, and he proposed an a.mendment that the resolution remain in force.—Mr. E. Campbell Davys (Neuaddfawr) seconded, re-' marking that when his late father was a member, every assessment was gone through thoroughly, and it was t othe interest of the poor farmers that the valuation should t not go on.-The Rev. E. Lloyd (Oais) sa4d that it w-at3 absurd to rescind a resolution passed in May last. They had had severa" things of late to contend with. They had only just got over the war, and again the road workmen were applying for an in- crease in their wagefc, and again they had the great expenditure in the Llanddawsamt right of way case to consider.—Mr. T. Phil- lips (Picton Villa) said that he saw in the "Daily Post" that the Bill had collapsed.— Judge Bishop (jocularly): We all know what the "Daily Post" is. (Langbber)-- Mr D Davies (Rhyblid) remarked that he could not support the motion aft present until the result of the new Bill was known. -The Chairman (Mr. T. Watkins, Tyoerng) thought that the valuation should go on whether the Bill past or not Th-e B^n in its present form was W, but wonW no doubt be greatly modrfied before being passed. This would be no doubt threeyeare at least, and a k>t of revenue would be lost unless the valuation was carried out. He pointed oat the great increase, through valuation, in the Lampeter Union, and no doubt it would be also the same in thm Union, and such increased assessment would very soon cear the expenditure.—Mr. It. Thomas, in replying, pointed <mt that tie longer the valuation was delayed tie greater the money that would be kxrt. He really thought the representatives of the ratepayers should be unanimous upon a question which most lead to increased re- venue-On a show of hands, it was an- nounced that there wa* a mwojtty in favour of the amendment. Mr however, challenged this, and a*ked that the names be taken down, when ^raaalt was as follows-For the motion: Messrs. T. Watkins, W. M. Daviee. Tudor Lewi.b T. "Phillips, Daniel E. Thomze, T^VTil- f. IT T>U vi€6—rOr flifflGDu* Iiams and ^^SSrs.R.Campbehomas, nt: t Siti R. Oampbell- ment: Judge B«b°P^ W. and the T A O V, -DOOR Lewis remained neutral. h* lunge .oi v chairman shoald think it right that did he give his casting exercising his vote.— •with any member failed to eee Chairman declined to give his the situation would give in favour casting vot then declared car- proceeded with. DEATH OF MS- W. CALVERT. nn. after a brief illness has oc- curred ofMr.' William Calvert, of Neir-road, currea oi -1I t and only surviving Llandovery, George Calvert, of the sou of the late ^r. Mrs W T Castle Hotel, and bro*h« W^T. Morgan, the propriety ^1, day*'last? The deceased, who was,41 years of age, succumbed ^fnative of the resident, He leaves a ^dow and two chil- dren surviving, for whom the greatest sym- pathy is felt in this their sa«l and trying affliction. Llandoverians also condole with Mrs. Morgan in losing a father and only brother within the past year. The funeral took place on Saturday after- noon and was of a private character. The chief mourners present were the widow and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Morgan (sis- ter and brother-in-law), Miss Nellie Mor- gan (niece), Mr. Willie Calvert, Aberdare (cousin). The interment took Place at Llan- dinsrat, the officiating clergy being the Rev. K. Hughes, vicar of Mothvey, and the Rev. Gruffryd Evans, curate of Llandmgat. Floral tributes were sent from the following rela- i rs and friends The widow and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Castle Hotel; Miss Powell, King's Head Hotel, Mr. an<} Mrs. Preece, New-road Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams, Frondeg Villa; and Mr. William Thomas, New-road. LLANDOVERY v. BUILTH. "Scribbler" writes: —These elevens met for the first time this season at Llandovery, on Wednesday afternoon last. The visitors, who have been going strong this year, win- ning the toss, elected to take first krcck Thanks to splendid batting by A. R. Evans, Hodges, and R. J. Owen, a total of 139 runs was registered. H. F. Newton bowled in fine style, capturing five wickets for 17 runs, whilst E. Milner-Jones also did well with the leather, his analysis reading 4 for 34. Smart kept wicket admirably. The homesters responded in a most feeble man- ner, and could only realize the paltry total of 69 runs, of which 36 were scored bv H. V. Watkins in really brilliant style. Wat- kins has lately been batting very consistent- ly, and is certain of developing into cne of the most useful bats in the eleven. Ward took six wickets for 32 runs, and Evans thee for 36. Builth thus scored a victory over the Llandoverians by 70 runs, an achieve- ment which they have not accomplished for manv years at Llandovery. Scores. u BUILTH. A. R. Evans, c D. Jones, b E. Mil- ner-Jones ó5 R. J. Owen, c Smart, b L. N. Evans 22 J. P. Ward, b E. Milner-Jones 2 D. F. H. Williams, c Lewis, b E. M. Jones 10 G. C. Evans( b H. F. Newton 10 Hodges, c D. Jones, b Newton. 34 W. Pritchard, c E. Jones, b New- ton 4 W. J. Jones, c Newton, b E. M. Jones .— 5 J. H. Thomas, not out 6 G. Jones, b H. F. Newton 2 C. Morris, b H. F. Newton 0 Extras. 9 Total 139 LLANDOVERY. L. N. Evans, retired hurt. 2 H. F. Newton, b A. R. Evans 15 N. L. James, b J. P. Ward. 1 H. V. Watkins, b J. P- Ward 36 C. Michael, b J. P. Ward. 0 C. P. Lewis, b A. R- Evans 9 E. Milner-Jones, c Evans, b Ward 3 G. I. R. Jones, b J. J D. Jones, c G. Jones, b Evans 0 Smart, not out 2 W. T. Price, b J. P. Ward, —— • 0 Extra 2 Total. 69
Senghenydd Wilful Murder Charge…
Senghenydd Wilful Murder Charge At Caerphilly on Tuesday, Marpret Evans (48), was charged with the wilful murder of her granddaughter, aged ten months, by placing it on the fire at the house of her son- in-law at Senghenydd. The child was so severely burned that it died the following Cid\ccording to the mother of the child the accused suffered from del-unions. Prisoner was committed for trial at the Assizes.
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V consignment of about 190 baskets of ■fruit arrived in Swansea on Tuesday from 'Devonshire The fruit was extremely cool; came in a "Snowflake.
SWANSEA GLAZIER'S FAILURE.|
SWANSEA GLAZIER'S FAILURE. Fiancee's Address Solicitors Doubts. Adjourned Examination: Search- ing Questions. At Swansea Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday the adjourned examination of Moses Alfred Shepherd, Waterloo-street, Swansea, glass merchant, took place. Messrs. E. W. Sla- ter and Henry Thompson appeased for the trustees (Messrs. Clarke and Dovey, Car- diff), and Mr. D. Seline appeared for the debtor. Debtor, in reply to Mr. Slater, said he had known Mr. Leonard for some years. Debtor's father took some interest in the flock business as well as debtor and Mr. Leonard. Mr. A. Levy also took a part. The latter went to Batley to see after some second-hand flock machinery. They had a foreman named Talbot; he did not know whether the latter had anything to do with Leonard. Mr. Slater: What time did you spend at the works? Debtor: I couid not say. Give us a little information, please. How often did you in a week go to the Flock Works?—I could not say. There was no de- finite arrangement. When you were not there, who was in charge?—Talbot. Who did he take instractions from2- Largely from myself- Who bought the gas-engine?—I did. From the "Pall Mail Gazette" Printing Company?—Yes. Did yon go alone to London to see abowt it?—Yes. In answer to further questions debtor said Leonard first began to put money into the concern at the end of last year. Previous to then there had been no banking account for the Flock Works. When they paid by cheque debtor paid on the Metropolitan. There may have been cheques paid from tb« Ysfealyfera account on account of the Ftocfc tMr*USktter gave an instance, to which debtor said that was a matter of convem- eDMr. Slater: And yet yoa say yoa bad no interest in the Ystalyfera business! Leon- Debtor said he received the money ard put into the business. Some he used to diseharge the Flock Company's account, others he paid into the bank to the credit of the Flock Company, though be added, "I can't be certain of that." Mr. Slater: Do be certain of something. Have you paid the company's moneys into your own account? Debtor They may have owed me money. I am not in the habit of doing dishonest things. Official Receiver: I am glad to hear it. Debtor said Leonard became the principal man in the Flock Company some time last year. He never agreed ior a specific share. He was the owner. Mr. Slater He could not have been that without an agreement? Debtor: He was not a creditor, but more than a partner. Did you ever have a talk about him becom- ing owner oi vhf> company?—He understood he was. Yon began the company in June and yet he only began to put in money at the end of the year?—The first arrangement was that his (debtor's) mother, himself, Mrs. Levy, and Leonard should become partners. A draft agreement to that effect was drawn up W debtor at the tirao Leonard began pay- W debtor at the tirao Leonard began pay- ing moftey in but the agreement was not stamped, Mid he believed it was in his papers Further debtor said the partners did not agree to put into the business any specific sum. The agreement was that they should find capital in equal shares as required. Mrs. Levy paid her share in from time to time. At that time debtor kept an account of the moneys paid in. Mr. Slater: Where is that book'' Debtor: I don't know. All the books I had have been handed over. No such book has been received. Have you destroyed it?—No. Mr. Slater referred to one book (pro- duced) but debtor said he did not believe Mrs. Levy's account was included in that. The account did contain some payments of Mrs. Levy, notwithstanding the account was "A. Levy," as he traded as his wife and debtor made no difference between them. Debtor said he could not trace any items Mrs. Levy paid for the Flock Company. His clerk kept the book. He had had several clerks, but he believed the particular book was in the handwriting of Rees. He had no other accounts regarding Mrs. Levy's amounts paid to the Flock Company other than those in the possession of the Official Receiver. Mr. Slater The accounts of Mrs. Levy is continued in another book. How comes it that that account is miss"M;? Debtor The book has knocked about and it has dropped out I suppose. In the whole of your accounts there is not a single account with Mr. Leonard?-I don't think that is so Have they been torn out?—I am not aware of anything being torn orrt. After persual of the cash book debtor pointed to an entry of JB12 which he said had been paid by Mr. Leonard, "S.F.M. Co.' being by the side. There was a re-crence to page 228 with "Sales Ledger" as another re- ference. Page 228 was missing from the book. Debtor examined the sales ledger, but said he could not find the specific £ 12. It might have been included in another amount. He did not believe he had an ac- count with Mr. Leonard in his ledger or sales account. The money received from his mother would be included in the Flock Com- pany's account. The Flock Company s ac- count in the "Sales Ledger" contained ac- I counts of moneys paid by the people inter- ested. He did not know whether Leonard had had his money out. If he had he would have paid himself. The capital of the com- pany was arranged beween the parties and Mr. Solomon was told the company was to take over the business in the Strand. He did not believe Mr. Solomon was told about the stock or machinery. Debtor did not know Sarah Salome, a witness of the signa- I tures of debtor and Leonard. The latter lodged with Mrs. Levy. Salome was a girl about at the time. Leonard lodged with Mrs. Levy at Orchard-street. Mr. Slater put questions regarding Leon- ard's signature and instituted comparisons with that of Isaac Levy. Debtor said the solicitor did not need to go round as Isaac Levy was the same as Leonard. He was the younger brother of Edwin Levy. Mr. Slater then pointed out that it was stated in the minute book that Leonard had transferred bis shares to "Mr." Isaac Levy, and that the latter was a director. Debtor said it should have been Mrs. Isaac Levy in each case. But "Mr." Isaac Levy signed the book?— He had no right to. What is Levy's business?—I don't know. Has he a pedlar's license?—I believe so. Further questioned debtor said Mrs. Ann Shepherd received a debenture for J6200. She gave bills for that amount when she had only JB100 to pay as she had paid JB100 before. In answer to Mr. Thompson, debtor said he first became aware of his insolvency in April. He had borrowed money occasion- ally. Within a few weeks before the receiv- ing order he had been living in Waterloo- street. Immediately preceding bankruptcy he removed to Gwydr-crescent. A week be- fore he was living in Waterloo-street in one room. There was a bed and no chair. Mr. Thompson: How long did you live under those inconv-wient circumstances?— under those inconv-wient circumstances?— Three weeks. You had three nia* furnished rooms be- fore. Where is thaJkfrniatre?—51, Gwydr- crescent where my Mother lives. Debtor lived there now; the furniture was his mother's. -=: What furniture was reuKM»ed3—Mr. Davies has the list. Your memory is defective this morning? -There was a dining-room smte, book case (including Encyclopaedia Britannica) and other things which M1: Davies has examined. They are all there now. I suggest to you they are not2—Yes, they are. There was a marble ornament, table, three pairs of pictures, overmantel, two beds, rugs. Are there any skin rugs in Gwydr-cres- eeet?—Thre*i, I believe. What sort if skin?—Them is an animal skin That is very funny but skins usually come off animals. Have you not purchased two rugs from Messrs. Oppenhemr—Yes. What did you give for them, or what you didn't give?— £ 6 10s., I believe. Are those articles you describe in your goods accoents as sundries?—Yes. The rugs were sold before the furniture was removed to Gwydr-crescent. The furniture was re- moved a month before he filed. I put it they cost P,8 2s. What has become of them?-l sold them to someone who came into the private room adjoining the shop within a week after I received them. I don't know who bought them. You filed on May 24th would you be sur- prised to know you purchased them on the 6th of May?-That surprises me. That was the date they were invoiced, but I actually received the rugs in April. Are the rugs in Gwydr-crescent similar to the ones you had?—No. Your father said he bought them from Mr. D. [vans?—No he did not, because he did not tell me. Come, now are they not the same?—No, they are not. Messrs. D. Evans know nothing of such sale. -I don't know. Debtor said the lease of the Y stalyfera business was his mothers. The arbitration in that matter was between Tobias Shepherd and debtor. Debtor's father claimed for his wife. There is nothing about the slyiera lease in the references? Debtor said it might be. He had never chimed the lease. Your mother wanted her lease, which was pledged to tbe bank, ?nd she took the furni ture.xes, that is so. y°H think it fair, when you were in- debted to a number of people, that you gave ycur mother possession three weeks before the receiving order?—R was not given at at time. It was hers twelve months ago, when she lived at Ystalyfera, but she waited niov^n§ into Gwydr-crescent. n said on May 12th be sent Miss liliams to Ben Evans and Co. for certain goods—curtains, bedclothes, etc. He had not paid. Personally, he knew aft the time e was insolvent, but he did not think be would come to bankruptcy. He believed \&"0lrr-u were at 4, Waterloo-street. r" Thompson asked witness not to sur- mise so much, but to answer more definitely, and counselled him to be more careful. Mr. J hompson suggested the goods were at ijwydr-crescent. Debtor swore they were not, and said they were mentioned in the goods asset, adding "perhaps not." He belived the value of the goods from Ben Evans were £ 16 odd. At the time the goods account was made out the invoices had not been received. He bought some JS10 worth of pictures from Lee Bros., London, in May. He had sold some, but to whom he could not say. "A party" in the shop sold them; T. J. Williams sold them. Williams was now working for a person in Treorky. The pictures were bought for re-sale. He believed one of the pictures, "Kiss and be friends," was, with a companion picture, at Gwydr-crescent. The pictures sold real- ised from 15 to 20 per cent. profit. He said he had lost several books from being lent out. He had sold one book to Mr. Abraham Levy for £2. He could not say that that amount, with others, was not mentioned in the cash account. He had paid Messrs. Ed- dershaw by contra account for fixing blinds at Gwydr-crescent, and if they filed proof for debt it was a fraudulent proceeding. Mr. Thompson: There are consequences of being too careless in the box. Debtor said he might have told Messrs. Ejddershaw he was going to get married. It was trtM he was going to marry Miss Ste- phens. He did not select certain furniture, though he had looked at some. Those blinds had not been handed over to the es- tate, as they had been paid for. He had or- dered the goods for his mother, who had paid debtor for them in cash. Debtor had paid Messrs. Eddershaw with marble table- tops. He had only seen two volumes of the Jewish Encyclopaedia, though the firm supplying alleged he had six. They had not been mentioned, as his father was going to take the series up and pay for them. Deb- tor said he had paid for four volumes at 20s. a-piece. He recognised he had made a mis- take in not handing over the volumes to the trustees. The trustee should also have had Messrs. Ben Evans' goods, which were left safe in the bailiff's possession in Waterloo- street. Mr. Fuller, cabinet maker, received certain re-silvered bevelled plates, value JB11, consigned to debtor from Hayes and Co. That was on May 25th. When he told the G.W.R. to deliver the goods to Fuller be knew he (debtor) was about to file. He bad thought he would not be bankrupt, having expectations of his marriage, for his fiancee's father had £ 10,000, and his fiancee £ 2,000 in her own right. He had bought a bicycle from Mr. Trow, but he returned it when he saw he was going into bankruptcy. He rode the machine two months, but an entry in debtor's book stating that the machine was returned the same day was wrong-his clerk's error. At present debtor was riding a Trcw bicycle; It belonged to Mr. Williams "the man who bought my business." Debtor had purchased valuable jewellery for his fiancee, Miss Stephens. There was no formal en- gagement, but he was engaged. The differ- ence between a formal engagement and an engagement was that the former was adver- tised, while the latter was kept to them- selves. Mr. Thompson, who said he was not versed in affairs of the heart, and had never dtne anything so foolish as being engaged, arke-d, "What, put in the 'Post'?" (Laughter.) Debtor said he tecame engaged in Lon don. She had not been to Swansea. His brother was staying with Miss Stephens' parents in Koningsberg, at the address bt gave at the last hearing Mr. Thompson: The British Consul does not know of Miss Stephens at the address given. Debtor: It does not follow she is not there. They were there for a- change of air; they do not live there. They generally go under another name. At this stage debtor volunteered a letter which he produced from the young lady, which was handed over to the trustee. Mr. Thompson: Is there such a person as Bertha Stephens in existence? Debtor: There is not the slightest doubt, and it is impertinent to ask such a question. But your brother is known there?—Yes, he has business there, and would be known more than her. Debtor said when he bought the diamond ring, he knew Miss Stephen's size. He paid for the £ 95 worth of jewellery on May 3rd. They were bought from Hiram Levi. Debtor paid for the jewellery in cheques and coin. Mr. Thompson: Levi said he was paid by cheques, and the receipt says cash. Debtor: I told you it was cash. Levi had been in debtor's brother's employ, and had previously been a tailor. The Registrar said under the circumstances the Trustee was justified in looking upon the t transaction with the gravest suspicion. Debtor said he had not sent jewellery to any other lady. MT. Thompson Did you propose to a young lady in Llanelly the week before you filed? Debtor It is an absolute lie concocted by an enemy. Do you know the enemy?—An opponent in trade. How do you account for telling some creditors on April 28 of your financial diffi- culties., and then on May 3rd buying £ 95 worth oi jewellery, for which yon paid?—In anticipation oi the wedding and retaining money from her. Debtor said he had a bond in a budding society, and sold it in April to Miss Williams. His clerk had paid two premiums since, but the money had been refunded. Mr. or Miss Williams had the bond, notwithstanding the company who issued it stated that on the 27th ult. debtor was still the holder. T. J. Williams, his foreman, bought a contract off him for B20, which was due to the estate. He had omitted to include that in his state- ment of affairs. He did not know why he had omitted Mrs. Levy as a creditor for JBSO, except that she was secured. Mr. Thompson: So was the bank: lonr memory has once again failed you. Debtor said he endorsed a bill last Feb- ruary for JL)49 for a member of a Jewish benefit society, of which debtor was presi- dent. He denied that he had acted with collusion with Levy over this bill, Mr. Thompson alleging that Levy wanted to act on the committee of inspection. The case was then adjourned until Friday. The hearing lasted from 11.30 a-m- uutil 5.30 p.m Mr. Seline asked that any private letters should be delivered to the debtor. Mr. Thompson said the Trustee would act fairly in the matter.
NEATH-BRYNAMMAN LINE.
NEATH-BRYNAMMAN LINE. Resumed Hearing in Parliament. (Special Teleprapbic Report to the "Post.") London, Tuesday.-The Neath, Pontar- dawe, and Brynamman Railway Bill came again to-day before the Private Bill Ccm- mittee of the House of Commons, over which Sir Lewis Mclver presides. The case for the landowners and colliery proprietors who had petitioned against the Bal was proceeded with. Mr. H. Williams, J.P., examined by Mr. Philip Williams, mining engineer to the Cawdor and Gorsy-Garnant Collieries and other collieries in the Amman Valley, gave evidence to show that the proposed railway would seriously interfere with the working of the collieries, and the cost ol constructing sidings to connect the collieries with the new railway would be very great. In cross-examination by Mr. Freeman, K.C., witness said this new railway could obtain no traffic except from the collieries. The construction of the line would so hamper the development of the collieries that all the colliery proprietors would absolutely set their faces against the new line. Mr. Freeman said tbe promoters had heard that before; they did not believe it. Mr. T. Jones said he was now the sole owner of the Cawdor Colliery, the Gors-y- Garnant Colliery, and the Garnant Colliery. He objected to the line proposed, because ht believed it would have a ruinous effect on his collieries. In reply to the chairman, witness said the presence of this second line would not be an advantage to him. In the first place there was no finality about the new line. It stopped at Neath, and it would be necessary to send the coal on to Swansea by another line. That was no advantage to a colliery owner. Moreover, he had to send his coal westward by the Great Western Railway, and he preferred to keep the- coal in one hand from pit to port. If this new railway was constructed he would not construct sidings to connect bis col- lieries with it.. Cross-examined by Mr. Freeman: He would like to save sixpence a ton by serd- ing his coal via Neath, but he thought that would be impossible. Mr. Griffith, managing director of the Gellyceidrim Colliery, expressed the view that the object of the promoters was arbi- trary—unscrupulously to deprive his .mlliery of every available foot of clear space and to cut it off from the Great Western Railway. The Chairman said the witness was im- puting motives. Mr. Freeman Yes, very bad motives. Mr. T. H. Deacon, chairman of the Baven Hill Colliery, said he thought this line would interfere with the working of the colliery. If the line was constructed he would not go to the expense of making sidings to connect the colliery with it. Mr. Rhys Williams addressed the Com- mittee on behalf of his clients. He con- tended that there was no public necessity for this Bill. Nobody in the district wanted this line, and everybody whom it was in- tended to benefit would have nothing to do with it. On the other hand, complaint had been made of the facilities for dealing with the coal traffic in this district. He submit- ted that if this line was constructed then there would be serious injury to the collier- ies and property owned by his clients, and therefore he asked the Committee to reject the Bill. Mr. BaLfour Browne, K.C., addressed the Committee on behalf of the Great Western Railway Company. He urged that the pro- moters could only make this proposed line pay by obtaining the coal traffic in the Am- man Valley. At present they would not get that traffic, but ultimately they might get it, and that was what his clients ob- jected to. Moreover, the promoters were [asking for running powers over the Great Western Railway, for which there was no ji-stification. They were merely seeking these running powers in order to take away the traffic of the company that owned the line. No case of public necessity had been made out, and he therefore asked the Com- mittee to reject the Bill. Mr. Freeman, K.C., in replying for the promoters, pointed out that this Bill merely proposed an amendment and improvement of a scheme which they satisfied Parliament last year, in face of the strongest opposition of the Great Western Railway Company, was a scheme in the public interest. He was willing to undertake that the work should be undertaken in agreement with the colliery owners or under conditions laid down by an arbiter. The Committee decided that the preamble, so far as it related to railways 1, 2, and 3, was passed, but so far as it related to rail-- ways 4, 5, and 6, it was not passed. The proceedings in this Bill were then postponed LL 0RDERED FOR THIRD READING. The Great Western Railway Bill was then considered. The preamble having been proved, the measure was passed through Committee and ordered to be reported for third reading. The Neath and Pontardawe Bill, which had in the meantime been amended in ac- cordance with the decision of the Commit- tee, was then brought up. The clause having been adjusted, the Bill, as amended, was ordered to be reported for third reading.
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The steamship Birker Force had just loaded a cargo of Hedley's steam coal at Briton Ferry Dock on Saturday, and had the hatchways fastened, when an explosion oc- curred. The report was heard all over the town, and the flames rose fully 20 to 30 feet high. Fortunately, very little damage was done, and the ship will not be delayed for repairs. :z:
SLtEEFLESS SUMMER NIGHTS
SLtEEFLESS SUMMER NIGHTS A WOMAN S SHATTERED HEALTH WOULD NOT LET HER SLEEP, BUT DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS FOR PALE PFOPLE CURED HER.. "Ten years ago," said Mrs. Roper, of 8, Gee's houses, Cambois, near Blyth, "I had a severe attack of influenza, and from then till quite recently I suffered from the after- effects. Sometimes I got better for a day or two, but I soon became worse again. The neighbours all regarded me as doomed. "I saw a doctor, and took a great deal of his medicine, and was also treated by two I Mrs. Roper, whose ruined digestion was wonderfully restored by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. ¡ (From a photograph by A. and G. Taylor.) ether doctors. But I got miserably thin, could take little or no food, and was unable to sleep at nights. When I did force myself to take food my stomach was too weak to retain it. This went on for years, and six months ago I was so ill that I had to give up ho-nsework altogether and got a girl in to do it for me. I could not walk to the foot of the garden. Every few steps I had to stop to get my breath." Mrs. Roper's case is only too common. Ruined digestion had shattered her nerves and starved her veins of blood. We see here all the signs of anaemia, and (as her story proceeds) we shan also see that as soon as her blood supply was built up she began to grow better. "At last," Mrs. Roper continued, "I had to take to my bed. I was in despair, and never expected to rise again. While in this state I said to my girl: 'I wonder if Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People would do me any good. Some people seem to think well of them.' At any rate, I deter- mined to try." Although Mrs. Roper apparently did not know the real cause of her trouble, she had hit upon the right remedy. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills make new blood: that is the se- cret of their cures. Observe how quickly the effect was noticed :—- "I had been in bed three weeks then," said Mrs Roper. "But I am telling von the barest truth when I say that I felt a change for the better after a couple of doses of the pills. On the second day I got out of bed, and I can assure you I astonished the neighbours. The improvement was steady and rapid. I took the pills three times a day for a month, and then I dropped the dose to a dose in the morning and at tea- time. It is over ten years since I felt so well as I do now. I have sent the girl away and do all my own work now. I attribute my really wonderful cure entirely to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills." "Yes," remarked her husband, who came in at this moment, "they have done *v^nders for her and for me, too. Three years ago I had a had attack of lumbago in the back. I took the pills after my .wife's experience, and now I am as right as can be." In both cases the cure was the same. The new blood did it. That is the secret of the thousands of cures effected by Dr V' ilTiam?* Pink Pills. Whatever diseases arke frcm too little blood, or blood that lacka richness and purity, they can cure, just :>:5 surely as food cures hunger. Blood is the fooa ol the body Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are the feod of the blood. The gemrnle pills sJ wavs t^ar Dr. Williams' name, and sulisUVK-es are use- less and fraudulent. Dr. Williams' Medi- cine Company, Holborn-viaduct, London. tv ill send a box post free for 2s. 9d. to any address. It is by making new blood that they cure ansemia, bile, consumption, indi- gestion, St. Vitus' dance; it is by making pure blood that they cure rheumatism, kid- ney disease, eczema, and all skin troubles. They improve the appetite almost from the first dose, and they give strength to every- one, especially to women, who know why thev need new h100d more often than their husbands and brothers.
Old Swansea Boy's Death.
Old Swansea Boy's Death. Mr. J. Blount Thomas, J.P., died at Southampton on Monday at the age of 71 years. A Swansea boy, who spent the early part of his life at Cardiff, where he lived with relatives, he settled down at Southampton in the fifties and rose to be mayor of the town, succeeding Mr. McCalmont, the millionaire, in that high office. Mr. Thomas carried on a large business at Southampton as jrweiler and optician, and was one of the leading tradesmen in the borough. He was also a prominent Freemason, hold- ing several important positions in the cm ft. In 1878 he was made justice of the peace, and was one of the oldest magistrates at the time of his death. Mr. Thomas was a very patriotic Welshman, and for many years was prominently identified with every Welsh gathering that took place in Southampton. His death is regretted not only by the Cymric community in the town, but clso by the whole of the inhabitants.
fST. LUKE'S CHURCH OUTING.
f ST. LUKE'S CHURCH OUTING. A very enjoyable picnic took place on Saturday last in connection with the iSunday School Class of Mr. E. T. Evans, of St. Luk's Church, Cwmbwrla, and their friends, the rendezvous being Tally, near Ll^ndilo, where the Rev. Alban Davies (late cf St. Luke's), is Vicar. The party, which num- bered over 40, were conveyed by saloon carriage per L. and N. W. Railway to Llandilo and thence by brakes to Tally, a pleasant drive of about seven miles. Be- fore partaking of luncheon, which took place at the Edwinsvale Hotel, the Rev. and Mrs. Alban Davies kindly invited the party to the Vicarage with its picturesque environ- ments, where they were cordially enter- tained. Subsequently the old Abbey and the Church were visited m the company of the Vicar, who gave some very interesting remarks concerning the history of the Abbey and other reminiscences of famoas charac- ters, who had visited Tally, and oi hers, whose remains had been laid to rest in the churchyard. In the afternoon the party was granted the privilege of visiting the grounds cf Sir James Drummond (through his kind concession to the Rev. Alban Davies' re- quest) which 'oroved to be of a most enjoy- able nature. After tea, games, 3t.c.. were indulged in at the Vicarage, the lakes, and other places cf interest explored, and the party subsequently left for Swansea, after a most pleasant day's outing. Thanks and credit are due to the Rev. and Alban Davies for their kind and hearty reception. Messrs. E. T. Evans and G. Grills are also £ 0 be complimented as-organisers of the pic- nic.
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At Carmarthen Joint Standing Committee meeting on Tuesday a notice was read from Llanelly Council stating that the lease of the Town Hall had expired. The Committee offered to lease the Town Hall at JB150 for seven years. A sub-committee was ap- pointed. r~
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