The Cambrian

MAJOR GRAY HONOURED. Council Colleagues' Appreciation and Presentation. On Tuesday night Major Thomas Gray, J.P., chairman of Margam District Council, entertained the members and officials and seme frienos to a banquet at the Giuiiu Hotel, Port Talbot.. Advantage was trken of the occasion to present the Major with a lifelike portrait of himself splendidly framed, and upon which a gold plate bore the in- scription:—"Presented to Major Thomas Gray, J.P., by the members and officials of the Margam Urban District Council in re- cognition of long and faithful services." Major Gray has since the formation of the Margam Council been one of. its most valu- able members. Ho is also one of the fore- I most archteologisis in the county, has several times read papers before the British Archaeological Society, and has recently pub- lished deeply interesting works on the "Per- mitage of Theodcricus" and "The Granges of Margam." At the dinner. Major Gray presided, and others present were:—Messrs. Colonel D. R. David. V.D. (vicecbairman), LI. Howell, J.P., Godfrey Lipscomb. J.P., Capt. J. Pres- ton, Dl. Wellington, Wm. Davies. T. vYal. ters, Thos. Jones, Edward Howe, W. James, Edward, T. Evans, LI. B. Edward Evans (Margam), Dd. Davies, the Rev. Howells, G. T. Daniel, all members of the Council, WT. Lewis and v. Thomas, ex-mem- bers, C. Cook (Deputy Clerk), J. Ctlx (Pur- veyor), J. Mc-Evan (Rate-collector), W. Wal- ters, and R. B. Harris ("Daily Post"). After the excellently-served dinner and honouring of the loyal toasts, Col. D. R. David, J.P., made the rresen- tat-ion, and said the duty was agreat honour, as he had known Major Gray all his life. As a public man, and as a private citizen host held the highest position in the estimation of all. (Applause.) The pINcn. tation he asked Major Gray to accept was made- as a tangible recognition of the feelings by the Council towards their Chairman. (Applause.) Major Gray, who, on rising, was kndly applauded, said he was deeply thankful to Col. David for the too kind sentiments ex- pressed towards him, and for the kindness of those by whom the presentation had If en got up. Any little success which attended his occupancy of the chair of the District Council was due to the members, whose efforts for the general welfare of the cPstrict were honest and sincere. There were no bickerings or cross words, but all worked harmoniously for the common good of the j.district. (Applause.) He was thankftil for their appreciation, which was in itself suf- ficient thanks- for his efforts. He would s'ikiw his appreciation of the members' kindness by asking the Council to receive the picture to he hung on the walls of the Council Chamber. (Applause.) Mr. LI. Howell highly eulogised Major Gray, and speeches were delivered by ( apt. Jas. Preston, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Mr. Daniel Wellington, tho Hey. Thomas Howell, and Mr. W. Lewis. The latter suggested that Major Gray's researches m Welsh history should be compiled in book- form and distributed amongst the wheels. Major Gray said his friend. Dr. Birch, hUt. also expressed a similar wish, and I. e was "t present considering the matter. He (the Major) next proposed the health of the Lady of Margam. Ho said that no function of this kind would be ooiKplete without drirking the health of Miss Talbot, whose efforts to help on any good work for the district were so well known and appreciated. (Applause.) The toast was enthusiastiicfflly drunk. Mr. Godirey Lipscomb returned thanks on behalf of Miss Thihot. Votes of thanks and the National Ar-them. brought a pleasant evening to a. close.

Swansea Education Mwia»genio.iit Com- mittee on Monday discussed the question of continuing the evening classes until the--clate of the London Chamber of Commerce, So- ciety of Arts, and other examinations. v It was pointed out that the certificates of these bodies would be of considerable value to their holders as far as the obtaining of com- mercial and other positions were concerned. The extra cost of continuing the schools would be the usual 12s. a week paid the teachers, and two months' extra time would be suffi- cient to come up to the date-of the examina- tions. The grant would continue. providing that sufficient numbers are en- tering for the examination, the evening cteses will be continued. <:>

The accomplished Welsh composer, Mr. Harry Evans, of Dowlais, will, if the efforts of local musicians are attended with success, tafee up his residence in Swansea. An Mr. Evans, and the rmalt- will bo- <raade knwon soon.

SWANSEA PROPERTY COMMITTEE Market Tolls' Complaint: A Depu- tation Declined. CORPORATION AND LEVIES AT SOUTH DOCK FISH WHARF. The Property and General Purposes Com- mittee of the Swansea Corporation met on Wednesday, Mr. Tutton presiding. LODGING-HOUSE. Mr. Hopkin rai&ed an objection, to the granting of a new lease to David Vaughan oi 75 years, at £42 per annum, of property South Prospect, Strand. The site had been suggested for a municipal lodging-house. Mr. Morris said the Housing Committee did not think it a suitable site. The recommendation was agg>rcved. TOLLS FOR FISH LANDED. The sub-committee on the question of mar- ket toHs, having heard the manager, saw no reason for interfering with the present ar- rangement. „ Chain-Ran, rsdsod the matter of tolls for nsh landed at new South Dock Wharf and read a letter from the owners of the Castle line of trawlers, which suggested that a small acknowledgment be maid subject to twelve months' notice, and should the Cor- poration exerciso its powers to establish a ltsh market, then the whoiei^jiat-ter might be I reconsidered and the exact legal position de- fined. The Deputy Town \Jo'-e:rk said it would be better to have the position defined now if they could not come to an arrangement. The Chairman concurred, and said that Ad. per box or kit. or hamper for the fish landed was so firoaui that it could not pcssiblv mili- tate the carrying on of the fish trade." The Corporation would not at any time construct a nsh rnajKet whilst they had large com- panies prepared to do it for themselves. The Committee adhered to the propoeed toll. 1 ij tJ0ITLS THE ?'MKET. Mr. Lopkin alluded to market tolls, the question having arisen in a letter from a He said the manner in which the tons were levied ought to be the subject ot reconsideration. Tho letter of Mr. Evans, who is a whole- sale rneru salesman, was read. Ho com- plained of unfair treatment in the charge leviea on him, which was double for the snambJes as compared with that charged to those who occupied the stalls. When the stallholders came and occupied. the sham- bles he thought he had just cause of com- plaint when he had to pay double the toll of the stallholders. The Market Manager's reply admitted Mr Evans' complaint, but pointed out that amounting to 2s. 6d. were obtained in other ways—for the .slaughtering of animals, etc. —from those who occupied stalls. Mr. Moy Evans could quite see that this distinction between the parties might work unfairly. Mr. Corker: But if Mr. Evans takes a stall he would be placed in thesamo posi- tion as the others. The Chairman said the fact. was they were asked to exclude any other carcases than those that belonged to Mr. Evans, and the sub-committee objected saying they had some consideration for their customers, and if there was any little accommodation they were entitled to have it. Mr. Moy Evans moved that the matter be referred back. Mr. David Davies Is Mr. Evans a good customer? Mr. Hockin r Oh, yes. The matter was referred back. HORTICULTURAL ITEM. The application for the customary dona- tion of ten guineas was renewed from Mor- riston Horticultural Society. Mr. Martin objected because the town could not afford it in view of the heavy expenditure they had to lace. Mr. Mathews moved that the application be granted. Tiie Chairman put it as to whether they ought to give a donation to a society Aat was not hard-up but had a decent nest egg in a balance or£27 in hand. Mr. Corker said the Corporation ought to encourage such societies. Mr. David Harris supported the resolu- tion. Aid. W. Wat-kins thought .the Corporation -should be just before they. were generous. Many ratepayers Icund it difficult to pay the heavy rates. Mr. David Davies said that now that the municipality was an education authority, and this was a branch of education, that to his mind was as useful as they could promote. They had hundreds of working men at Mor- riston paying attention to their gardens, and was a good thing. The Chairman Would you refer it to the Education Committee? (Laughter.) By ten votes to ?leven the resolution was lost. Mr. Hop kin proposed that five guineas be donated. The voting was equal, and the chairman save his casting vote against the resolution. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS' ASSOCIA- TION. A letter wss read inviting representatives the autumnal meeting of the Association of Municipal Corporations. Mr. David Davies moved that the com- nranicatkn lie on the table. "Now there's I a"chance to save some monev," he added. The Chairman: There has been, no at-ten- dance since Mr. Davies gavo it up. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. Da.vid Harris: And he was the first Mr. Da.vid Harris: And he was the first to discover that it was absolutely unneoes- sa-py to be there. Mr. Da-vies: Quite right. Mr. Harris, Mr. David Davies. and Mr. Merrells all agreed that the association was a Trades Union for Corporation officials Mr. MeTTeUs thought that as Swansea was still a subscriber it was their duty to send representatives to fight the present position Mr. Daws: 1 should be eorry for the fighter. I shouid not get a seconder The resolution was agreed t.Jt1. PROPOSED HARBOUR OF REFUGE Comwaii Council wrote with referenced the proposed harbour of reiuge for the Channel, and the meeting resolved that the matter should be subject to a national in- quiry as to a suitable locality.

Brutal Assault at Gorseinon, At Swansea, on Wednesday, Samuel John, private 1st Welsh Regiment, stationed at Gravesend Robert Thohias, labourer, Gor- seinon James Jones, mason, Gorseinon, and David John John, labourer, Gorseinon, were ftummoned for assaulting David Thomas, Gorseinon. James Jones and David John John did not appear. Mr. Feeder, who prosecuted, characterised the assault as most serious. The soldier's character was such that an escort had to be sent down with him. Prosecutor was in the Station Hotel and saw defendants, and afterwards saw them in the West End Hotel. Samuel John asked if he would give him beer. Witness refused because he had.no money. He went to go, when ho was struck from behind. As che was running awav outside he was again struck, and, except that he suffered great pain, recollected nothing else till he fonnd himself at the doctor's. In reply to defendant John, witness denied that be had refused to shake hands with him, becatise-he was a soldier. James Grant saw complainant struck in the hotel by one of the defendants, and the four followed to the door out-side; two of them were on top of him, one prunrmeHirt" him with a belt. ° Mr. Leeder In your opinion, was the man treated brutaJly1 Witness Yes. Dr. Joseph Davies: In what condition were the defendants? Witness: They were under the influence of drink. Joseph Jones, Longhor, saw complainant rush out followed by James Jones, who had a soldier's belt- and felled complainant. Com- plainant, who was severely injured, was taken away to the doctor. Dr. Mitchell said the whole-of complainant's face was covered with blood. Two wounds were on the crown of the head, two on the temple, one on the right ear, bruises on the right. ear, and one on the left eyebrow. Mr. Leeder Complainant suffered from his injuries for a long time? Witness He wasn't able to work for about a week. ThdOGtor added that the attack with a belt would have been sufficient to account for tiie wounds on the temple and top of the head. Robert Thomas was discharged. &amnel John -was-fined £ 5> or~a^,month, -and warrants, weno

) EAST END TRAGEDY. Shocking- Murder of a Newsagent, A murder of a shocking nature occurred on Wednesday in Commercial-road, East End of London, the victim being a single woman named Harriet Farmer, aged about 50, who carried on the business of a newsagent. As the-deceased was not seen to be about at the usual time, the police entered the shop andiound the woman lying on her bed up- stairs bound and gagged. A doctor was im- mediately summoned, and he pronounced life to be extinct. L It is believed that more than one person entered, the shop, seized the poor woman, who was fully dressed, forced a towel into her mouth, and then carried her upstairs and threw her on the-bed. Death no doubt was due to suffocation, but there was blood on the mouth and body. The police discovered that everything in the bedroom had been thrown about. ROBBERY THE MOTIVE FOR THE I CRIME. Later enquiries show that the motive of the crime was robbery, but so far as can be ascertained the perpetrators did not succeed in taking anything. Deceased had resided alone since the death of her brother, about four years ago, and had carried on the little business with the assistance of a boy. At six o'clock on Wednesday mominq Miss Far- mer was seen to take down the shutters of her shop, and from then nothing was seen of her. When the boy arrived at about seven o'clock he found his mistress was not in the shop, and, thinking she had pro- bably gone out, went on serving customers. Half an hour having gone by he became alarmed, and the police being communicated 1 with, Miss Farmer's body was discovered as previously stated. She had been bound with a rope, and the towel which had been forced into her mouth was held in position by a band of calico. This had been drawn up tightly across the mouth, and was so placed us to prevent breathing through the nose. Ihe theory is that at least two men en- tered the shop and attacked Miss Farmer. Their object {.5 not supposed to have been murder, but the desire to thoroughly silence the woman whilst they ransacked the place to get what money they could. In their (L termination, however, that their victim t.hould utter no sound they encompassed her death. No arrest has yet been made. The Press Association telegraphs —The London police- on Thursday arrested three men in connection with the murder of Miss Harriet Farmer, th newsagent, who was found strangled on Wednesday morning at Commercial-road, Stepney. It is understood that the post-mortem ex- I amination of the body plainly indicates that the unfortunate woman died of suffocation.

COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. Mr. Shepherd to be Tried at Swansea. At Cardiff Police Court, on Thursday, David Shepherd, chartered accountant and secretary of the Cardiff Free Church Coun- cil, was committed for trial, charged on his own confession with extensive embezzle- ment of Intermediate School funds belonging to the Cardiff Corporation. Mr. Shepherd looked well enough physi- cally, but he evidently felt worried about the case. Deputy-stipendiary: I notice Detective Rankin said that prisoner was charged on his own confession f Is there any other evi- dence? Mr. Francis-Williams I ha.ve asked Rankin to make inquiries as to whether the state- ment was made by defendant to anyone else in addition to Mr. Duncan, and Detective Ran- kin said he would let me know, but so far i have not seen him. Detective Rankin having been put into the witness-box, Mr. Francis- Williams put it to him Have you made inquiries as to whether he made that statement when he came to the Central Police-station and gave himself up?—Yes. Have you made the inquiries?—I have, and I am informed that when he was charged he was charged with. the basis of the-statement made to Mr. Duncan. Is that the only person to whom he made the statement ?—Yes, so far as I know. Deputy-stipendiary Who received him into custody? Detective Rankin: I can't say, sir. I understand the head-constable saw him. I received him in charge at the Central Police- station. Mr. Francis-Williams From whom? Detective Rankin; I saw him sitting in a room at the police-station. Deputy-stipendiary: You don't know to whom he surrendered? Detective Rankin I can ascertain. Deputy-stipendiary: I think you had bet- ter ascertain. Subject to that the evidence will now be read over. Mr. Francis-Williams, having conferred with the head-constable, said: Perhaps I may shorten the proceedings if I say the head-constahle tells me the only statement he made was the statement made to the magis- trates. Magistrates' clerk read the evidence, after which prisoner, in reply to the charges read out- to him, specifically had nothing to sav. Mr. David Do you propose to commit? Deputy-stipendiary: Yes. Mr. David I now ask you to admit to bail. I do not wish t-o repeat the argu- ments. I ask you to-admit him to reasonable bail pending his appearance at the assizes to meet the charges. Mr. Francis-Williams: The gentlemen who instruct me in the case maintain the same attitude now on the question of bail as before—that is to say. they do not op- pose,. but in spite of their not offering any opposition, I feel it is my duty appearing as I do on behalf of the prosecution to call at- tention to this fact. Mr. Dovey, in answer to my friend, said t.he irregularities he has discovered amounted to £6,000. I think it is my duty to tell you that answer may re- quire considerable qualification by the time the whole of the accounts of the defendant have been investigated. Deputy-stipendiary intimated tha.t he could not allow bail. Mr. David May I say a word in reply before you finally make up your mind? The Deiputy-stipendiary I have made up my mind. Prisoner will now be tried at the Glamor- gan Assizes, at Swansea, before Mr. Justice Bray, in November.

Alleged Burglary at Loughor. At Swansea on Wednesday, John Hughes, Loughor, was charged with breaking into a dwelling house at Loughor and stealing £1 17s. 6d., belonging to David Lloyd, collier. David Lloyd said he lived with his mother in a cottage. He had q, trousers hanging in hre-bedroom with 38s. in the pocket, a sove- reign and some silver. He went out at half- past five a.m., leaving his mother and bro- ther at home. On returning from work he found ths money gone except sixpence. A flower-pot bad been removed from the win. dow-cill. He knew defendant, who lived near. Hannah Lloyd said she left at seven o'clock in ths morning. Both her boys had gWle to work. She locked the door and hid the key in the wall. About two p.m. she returned. A flower-pot which had been cn the winciow-cill was on the wall. A pane of glass in the back window had been bro- ken, and the catch could be reached. Robert Thomas, collier, met defendant on the road to Gorseinon. Defendant got out of his cart and wanted witless to to Swansea with him. Witness replied he had no .monoy, but defendant said, "Oh, I've got u»oney!" and showed 32s.-a.. sovereign and silver. They went to Swansea on Friday. Defendant told him he had found the money at the railway smash at Loughor. Ro-called, Hannah Lloyd said the back door was bolted when she left. Defendant: The back door was open, sir. P.C. Williams arrested defendant at Loughor. In answer to the charge defand- ant-said, "I had only £1 12s. 6d. Ö I entered through the back door, which was on the. latch. 1 was nearly starving. Mrs. Lloyd previously invited me to the house to have a cup of tea." Asked if he had anything to say, defend- ant replied, "Only that I was starving at dhe tixn?. He was committed"^to take his trial at the ooxtQuarterSeasioD6<í

Lord Milner's Resignation Im- pending. The "Morning Post" of Wednesday slates:—"Wo understand that the office of High Commissioner for South Africa is iikeiy to become vacant ;-it no distant date through the resignation of Viscount Milner.

Ancient: Tablets at the Royal Institution. Mr. R. Glynn Vivian, of Skettv Hall, drove Un to the Royal Institution, Swansea, on Tuesday evening and deposited there with Mr. Evan Lewis, the curator, a number of inscribed marble tablets which he had bought it, Italy about two years ago. Up to Wednesday morning they had not been transcribed. They are thought to be tombstone tablets, and, although tm cutting of the letters is still wonderfully fresh, of the pro-Christian era. One is inscribed, "Diis Mambcs," and three others are evi- dently connected. Another is a Greek in- scription.

Mr. A, G. Bradley Explores Gower. When Mr. A. G. Bradley wrote the 'South Wales book of Highways and Bye-ways" series, all Glamorganshire, and a part of Monmouthshire, were left- to-be dealt with in a subsequent volume. Mr. Bradley has just returned from-Gower, where he has been, if the method adopted in his past work is to be followed, obtaining from the natives the tales and traditions the peninsula abounds in. Fortunately he was favoured with good weather for the most part, but rain setting in upon his return journey, we are likely to hear something of the joys of cycling on Gower roads under such circumstances. Mr. Bradley foand the country he traversed, particularly the far end of it, extremely interesting. A feature of the "Highways and Bve- ways" series is the fllasfarations- Mr. Joseph Pennell has done admirable work. The artist who is to "do" Glamorganshire preceded Mr. Bradley'in his visit to Gower.

Successful Swansea Licensing Appeal. At Swansea Quarter Sessions on Saturday Thomas Griffiths, landlord of the Ship Lin, ul FoxheAe, appealed against a convictaota of the I borough bench for permitting drunkenness. Messre;. W. D. Beiworl a-Tid Plews (instructed by Mr. R. T. Leysbon) repr--sez-,ted appelant, iuid Mr. Laurence M. Richards the respon- dents. ,P.C. Dd. Williams ppoke to going to the inn eJ, the request of the landlady on August 37th and firkii- a man nanred Norman drunk D9 outside. IJja waii summonod and lined for drunkenness. Norman himself was called, and, denied that he had. been turned Cut for ji^lrtisig- that, he hit tho landlord; that he was angry with Griffiths; .that he cewwad the row be- cause he was re-fused mots bear; and ad- mitted that he wad drunk. The landlord siid that Norman was served with ens pint at live o'clock. He quajrelkd with Hancock, and when being dotrt he struck witness. Tho appeal was ultimately allowed with costs.

Swansea Waterworks Committee. I ■- Swansea Council, sitting as the Cray Waterworks Committee, met on Wednesday, Aid. W. Watkins presiding. The sub-committee's reports showed pro- gress in the work of dam construction. About 700 men are engaged, and during one week of September the record of 3,034 cubic yards was added to the dam. They con- j gratulated the manager and his staff upon this. in compliance with tho application of Pon- tardawe, they recommended that the mini- nirun water supply to tha.t authority be 15 million instead cf 20 million gallons, but they could not agree to the proposal to lower the price for any quantity lees than 25 mil- lion gallons. The reports were adopted, and it was re- solved to apply for Parliamentary sanction to raise. Cl to complete the works and obtain power to construct a second line of pipes from the Cray. The Engineer promised to prepare esti- mates of the cost of the second line of pipes.

Swansea Slaughtermen Give j Trouble. The differences that exist between the slaughtermen and Mr. Lawrence, the mana- ger of the Sirar--ei Slaughter-house, again cropped up at Tuesday's meeting of the Swansea, Sanitary Committee, Dr. 0 "Sulli- van presiding. One of the men who did not turn up with the others a short time back, applied for a renewal of his license, but Mr. Lawrence al- leged against him, not only insolence and bad language, but pilfering of meat. Mr. Lawrence now said that the men took no notice of the warning. "They wanted," he said. "to engage a horse and trap, and with ribbons flying, drive off in scorn from the last meeting. It is most terrible to be there. The bye-laws are no good." j Mr. Gladstone Davies (veterinary inspec- tor) said there was a lot of disorderly con- duct. and bad language. Mr. Hopkin reminded the applicant that the slaughter-house was not a boxing saloon or a gymnasium, but a place of business. A disposition was shown that the bye- laws needed revision., for, according to the assistant solicitor, they are "t-he most rub- bishy bye-laws I have ever seen." As to the pilfering of mea), it was felt that this was a matter that the master butchers themseives should look after. The license was renewed, but the applicant warned that any future cornplaint would be seriously dealt- with. Applicant gave a significant glance at the manager.

Proposed Swansea Municipal Dairy. The Sanitary Committee of the Swansea, Corporation met on Tuesday, Dr. O'Sullivan presiding. The Medical Officer reported an increased death rate for the quarter, the cause being due to the high infantile mortality. The mortality under one' year had reached the bigh proportion of 200 per 1,000 during the quarter. Twenty-two deaths had occurred in the Wozkhouse, 30 at the Swansea Hospi- tal, and three at the Borough Hospital car- ing the quarter. Mr. Hopkin alluded to the fact that of 48 infants who bad died 45 had been nursed on artifieal foods, and suggested, by way of experiment, the establishment of a muni- cipal dairy for the supply of pure fresh milk. The Chairman said it was a large ques- tion. The Medical Officer said more than one municipal supply would be necessary in such a largo and straggling centre as Swansea. It would, moreover, b-3 difficult to enforce the regulations. Mr. Merrells: The better way is not to trust to the law at all, but adopt something after Mr. Hopkin's proposal. If we had to give the milk away it would be cheaper in the long run thaiE ail these deaths. On the motion, of Mr. Hopkin, who claim- ed that Swansea had acres and acres of land that could be devoted to such dairy, the medical officer and veterinary inspector were asked to present- a report on the subject.

BURRY PORT MAN'S FUNERAL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Details have been received at Burry Port of the fatal accident which befel Mr. Harry Edmunds, at Ladysraith (British Columbia), on Sunday, September 17th. It appears that Mr. Edmunds, in company with Mr. Keddie, manager of the smelting works to which Mr. Edmunds was attached, were walking on a track leading to the works, vvhen a locomotive overtook Mr. Edmunds and killed him instantly. At an inquest cn the following day the jnry. returned a ver- dict thai the occurrence was purely acci- dental. The funeral took place on the fol- lowing Wednesday, and was Masonic. The grave was the first opened at Ladysmith. The Rev. R. J. Bowen conducted the ser- vice. As before stated, Mr. Edm-inds wentj to Canada, nwxly -two "Y.Mra,ago.

Swansea Art Society's Bright Prospects. Swansea-Act Society-is -to-hoid it&.annual exhibition at the end of November, and the private view has been fixed for the 26th. Nothing definite has been agreed upon yet as to a loan collection, but in all prooabiiity the works of one of the old Swansea artists. will be shown. Last year, fc-r instance, pic- tures by Bulier and Wbitby were hung the. year before those of James Harrks. Tho committee are encouraged by the; growing success of the society. In their re- port they say that last year's exhibition shewed a marked improvement both in quality and quantity. "Th older members of th^ society well sustained their reputation, while very promising work was done by some of the new blood introduced into the. society."

Tram Extensions: ,Community Shamefully Treated." Swansea Tramways Committee met en Wednesday (Mr. Dd. Davies presiding) to consider the question of the acquisition of a small piece of la,nd belonging to the Mapsel- tcn Estate at the foot of Robert-street. An offer of LI-96 had been declined, owners being desirons-_of disposing of the whole area at that snot. It was decided to take other measures. Replying to Mr. Tutton, the Deputy-Town. Clerk explained that certificates ^iven for work done on the tramways were payments on account, and did not mean that the work had been done to his satisfaction, so as to ( preclude-a final-survey. Mr. Tirttou raised the- question of the Gas Company's cutting of service pipes in Wind- street, that had necessitated removing the wood blocks. 1 The Surveyor said the blocks were now Tip J waiting for the cement to drv. Mr. Tutton thought the Corporation had just cause for complaint. The whole c(-.m- munitv were being treated shamefully. The Chairman: I think that is everybody's opinion.

Loughor Injured Doing Well, There are-ouly f.>Ul" victims of the Loughor disaster Vicing treated at the Swansea Hos- pital at present, and on Wednesday morning they were all comfortable and doing as well as they possibly could under the circum- stances. They are Private Savage, Isaiah Dawe, J. Finn, and Margaret Thomas. Inquiry at tiie Llanelly Hospital on Tues- day night elicited the information that the patients were progressing favourably. The most seriou;; cases are those of Miss Louisa Barr, London: Mrs. Thomas, Eghvyswrw, and Captain Garcia. FUNERAL OF THE LAST TWO VICTIMS The funeral of Joshua Thomas took place on Tuesday, the interment, being at Eglwys- wrw, Pembrokeshire. Isaac Charles Bryant, who died on Sunday morning, was also buried on Tuesday, the interment being at the Box Cemetery, Llanelly. Mrs. Thomas, who surfained injuries ne- cessitating the amputation of one of her legs, was sister of Joshua Thomas, Eglwys- wtw, whose funeral took place on Tuesday. She is not aware that her brother was in- jured. G.\N.R DIRECTORS ON THE SPOT. Half a dozen directors of the Great Wex- tern Railway are now dowii West in connec- tion with the new line of railway and the ext-ension6 at Goodwick. The directors have had sent on for their convenience in setting about a very fine motor-car from Slough. LONDON GENTLEMAN RETURNS THANKS. Mr. Harry Watkins, No. 146, Brixton- road, London, writes May I trespass upon your courtesy to allow me sufficient space in your next issue to thank the very many kind- hearted strangers who has written mo re the above, and at the same time to acknow- ledge, with many thanks, the receipt of a copy of yesterday's issue with paragraph marked.

CLOTHES FRAUDS AT SWANSEA. Young Woman Sent to Cwmdon- kin Shelter. At Swansea, on Thursday, Annie Harrison, a young single woman, 21. Mariner-street, was charged with obtaining various articles of wearing apparel by false pretences. Mr. Richards prosecuted. Evidence showed that on September 14th defendant went to Gwydr-crescent and saw a domestic servant named Margaret Jones, of whom she inquired if she had any second- hand clothes to sell. Miss Jones produced a coat, a skirt and four blouses which she valued at 10. Defendant, on representing that .she wanted to take the clothes to a Msr JohnTwhom Miss Jones had known to be a. second-hand clothes-dealer, was ollowed to take> the articles away promising to return with the money. Defendant- did not return. Mrs. John is dead. In a similar manner, Catherine Ann Rich- jardfej. also in jserviae at Gwydr-crescent. parted with two skirts, four b'ouses. a pair of boots, and a sunshade, which were valued at lCs. 6d. Emily Richards, wife of Leyson Richards, elothes dealer at a shop formerly carried on by Mrs. John, her deceased mother, told the eourt that she had never authorised defen- dant to purchase the clothes. There was a third charge against the de- fendant of having obtained from Margaret, Ann Edwards, wife of Jeremiah Edwards Air,rrist-on, a coat., skirts, hate, table-cover aid other small things for !:S 13s. defendant saying that she was buying the things for a Hafod second- hand clothes dealer who lived in Morriston- road. Defendant, in this case, said the dealer's name was Harason, but when she did not return, Mrs. Edwards made inquiries and round that nobody of the name of Har- rison lived at Morriston-road. Subsequently on September 25, Mrs. George, a second- hand clothes dealer, of 59. i.. u steeet, purchased R coat and skirt, four Uiouses. and two 'hats for 16p. 6d The goods were brought into the shop bv an uncle of the defendant's named Reed Mr. Richards (to Mre. George): Who made the arrangement with you? Witness Reed showed me the things and tnen called her in and I put the money on the counter. Who arranged the price?-They were both together; sir. To whom did yon pay the money ?—Annie pickea it lip off the conntcr. Did the man say anything in fh/* Ot the MMkMf-Hi saicf tSU ««Ttare ing the profits. Srtar~ Marv Ann Grey, 3, New Orchard-street purchased a table-cloth for 10s. 6d ay !) this tame Reed, the uncle, was coming down this time Reed, the uncle, was coming down the street. Catherine Beth, in service at. 14, North ampton-place, sold defendant a jacket skirt hat, and other things for a guinea, consent- ing to wait for the money on the representa- tion that Harrison said she wanted to take the things to her uncle, -,vho carried on the business of second-hand clothes dealer in Lower Waterloo-street. Mrs. Raatz told the court that she was the only second-hand clothes dealer in Lower Waterloo-street, and that she had never seen the defendant before that- day. Detective-sergt. Roberts proved the ar- rest, defendant saying nothing in answer to the charge. Defendant, who felt. her position, now pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily. Inspector Gill said that there had been many corap-laints-wbout. her. The Bench were disposed to dni leniency with a young woman but eighteen years of age, and adjourned the case for a week upon Harrison promising to go to the Cwmdonkin Shelter for Fallen Girls.

The Board of Trinity College, London, j announoe a new and enlarged scheme of the Musical Exhibitions t enable- at Local Centres so successfully inaugurated some fftw years ago. The new sche.me includes Exhibitions for both Practice and Theory, and for the three grades—Senior, Intermediate, and Junior, and they may be won by any can- didate at the Local Examinations not over 21 vears of age, or 24 years in the case of singers. In addition the National Prises an- nually awarded are under new conditions, and altogether these Exhibitions and Prizes, including both the United Kingdom and-Col- onies, will entail an animal charge on the College £500..

DEATH (OF MB. J. S, MARKS, Relieving- Officer for Swansea North District. Mr. John Samuel Marks, relieving officer for the North District of Swansea, who has been seriouslv ill for over twelve months, passed peacefully away in his slecp at half- past eight o'clock on Wednesday morning at. the residence of his sister, Mrs. Grant Hughas, Herbert-place, St. Helen's-road. Twelve months ago last J cry, Mr. Marks was first taken ill and was prevented from attending to his duties. For years before then he had been ailing from internal trouble. Some weelss after his last illness began he recovered sufficiently to resume his duties, but after six weeks' work he was compelled to take rest, and since Christmas he has hardly been out of bed. During his illness his wife died. Mr. Marks suffered froin serious stomach trouble, which had been coming on for ten years, and in his later days complications set in. At one time he was a robust man, and weighed twelve stone and a half, but the insidious disease, which no one can definitely determine, un- dermined his strong frame, and ai the time of his death he was but a mere shadow of has former self. Mr. Marks, who was 45 years of age, was a son of Mr. John Marks, formerly of Carmar- then, a contractor for bridge building and repairing under the G.W-R. Deceased was formely a clerk with Messrs. Williams, Tor- rev, and Feild, shippers, Swansea. In 1896 Mr. Marks was appointed assistant- reliev- ing ofneer and collector, and two years later "was appointed relieving officer. He was nar- tnrally of an urba.ne disposition, and always sought to do justice between the Guardians and the poor. He married, some. 20 years ago, Miss Maude Deere, daughter of Mr. Joseph Deere, Aber- dare. There were two children of the mar- riage, but both died some years ago, A brother, Mr. W. Marks, is a surveya: at Rhymney, whilst another brother, before his death three years ago, was a surveyor at Llandudno. Deceased genftleman was a member of Capel Gomer. The funeral will take place at Coekett.

:SWANSEA LADS IN JOHANNES-* BURG. Patriotic Delight with the King's Welcome. Mr. W. Milward, writing from Johannes- burg under date September 7th, says:—"It was with feelings of indescribable pleasure that I a.nd some fifteen friends, all hailing frtjm Swansea, Cardiff, and Newport, read the voluminous account in the "Daily Post" and "Cambrian" of the Royal visit to Swan- sea, upon the auspicious occasion of turning the first sod of the new docks. "The lucid and graphic manner in which the narrative of the pageant is compiled is, to say the least, a masterpiece of journalism, viz., there being but the one paper, the onus cf reading devolved upon me upon conclud- ing, an old war correspondent, who had many a time and oft shared my blanket in the Zulu. Matabele, and Boer campaigns, re- marked, 'I say, Will, during the whole time you have been reading, I have fancied my- self in Swansea, one of the spectators.' "We were all proud of the enthusiastic ovation, with which his Majesty and his Rova 1 Consort- were received upon their visit to t.he ancient burgh. The feelings of loyalty entertained by our kinsmen and townsmen of Swansea are equally redundant in the hearts of the many Welshmen wh" have made a home for themselves in this re- mote part of the Empire. A glow of na- tional pride tingled through our veins upon perusing the numerous linguistic eulogrums passed upon our much revered King's many Excellencies. "The temptation to follow the precedent of the gentlemen from whence those penegy- rics emanated has proved irresistible. This I trust will ba sufficient excuse for my temerity. "We, as true sons of Cambria, ground our admiration of King Edward upon the three following sentences As a mân and sports- man he is second to none. As a gentleman and statesman be is peerless. As a monarch he stands alone. Unlike one of the jirs,. Edwards, the Black Prince at Cressy, when y 'the kingly father sat upon an eminence smiling at hlion cub wallowing in thb blood of French nobility,' his Royal mother, our late liege lady Queen Victoria, of blessed .s sitting in a much more exalted position, beside the. throne of the Omnipo- tent, smiling at her noble son waving the olive branch of peace to the nations. And may God speed him in his arduous task. "Such arc the sentiments and heartfelt felicitations of our small community, all of whom have fought, and some of us bled, on fcany a hard-won battlefield in South Africa, and, if circumstances necessitate, are ever ready to do so again in justification of our kingly motto, 'Dieu et mon droit.'

Sir George Newnes in America. Sir George Newnes, the member for Swan- sea, who is now visiting the United States, hae had, of course, to submit to the inevit- able interviewer. He begins by falling foul of American newspaper headlines—a vast deal of space given up to the mere labelling of the news. ..It always seems to me," says Sir George, "that American readers put up with a great deal in that direction." The question "Are you interested in American politics." produced the discour- aging answer, which would probably be given, by ninety-nine Englishmen out. of every hundred. "I would be if I could soe more of a dif- ference between your political parties. De- mocratic, Republican, the names represent about the same idea." However, Sir George promised to improve his mind by studying Amer'-crm methods and politicians, which quite mollified his interro- gator.

I Loug-hor Smash: Experts Theories. With regard to the cause of the Loughor disaster railway experts are said to have formed definite theories. They incline strongly to the opinion, it is stated, that the "pilot engine of the ill- fa ted_tnun was overpowered and' 'kicked' off fbe Ihie fby the heavier and faster rear en- gine. The "pilot" is said to be known as one of an older, lighter, and slower tvpe than its companion, and the theory is that in attaining high velocity the rear locomotive overpowered the "pilot," much as a cart heavily laden will overpower a horse on a down grade. In such an event, and should the "pilot" have met with the slightest ob- struction, it. would in consequence be thrown off the track. It. is pointed out by the ex- perts referred to that in France "pilot" en- gines are not allowed in case of fast trains. Where express trains are too heavy for one locomotive, the train itself has to be di- vided and in the rare event of a "pilot" having to be perforce employed the train in France is compelled to be run slow. Holders of this tneory, and they are some of the best- authorities in the railway world, are awaiting with deep interest Colonel Yorke's • report.

LITERARY SOCIETY'S WINTER LEC- TURE SYLLABUS. The syllabus of the Swansea Jewish Liter- ary Society, which opens its winter session at the King's Hall next Sunday evcmii", contains an unusually large number of good items. Among those who will lecture" are Mr. L. J. Greenberg (London), spoken of as the greatest man in Zionism since the death of Dr. Hertz Joseph Co wen (London). J Nestor Schurmann (The College, Chelten- ham), A. A. Ennistcin (Cardifi), and Rev. RaSalovich (Merthyr). Local gentlemen on the syllabus are Rev. S. Fyne, Messrs. A. Levy Mid A. Lyons, Councillor Dd. Davies, and Mr. Lleufer Thomas, barrister-at-law. The subjects, of course, almost, exclusively deal with the Jo-wish race, although "Rus- sian Toleration" and "Journalistic Experi- ences in France'' are included. The presid- ent is Mr. David SeJine, who especially re- quests us to say that every one is invited. There's no collection. The first lecture will be by Mr. Harry S. Lewis, M.A., Loudon, on "Tho Life of Maunonides."

At a cost of £ 85 15s., two new culverts are to be erected -on* the road at Kneiston, Gower. (

NEATH NOTES. November Contests at Neath. Two Probable Victims at the Poll Councillor Phillips Entrapped Onoe again fleetewiriged Lillie has brought Us wnnin caw reach z November. Once again axe we plunged in the vortex of an efocwon. If there be any ii.mong retiring members, who had flattered theaaad^ves thai, there would be no contest—that the g-uaat services which they luad rendered t.he rate- payers would recoilt in a "well done, thou good and faithful servant we ezat do with- out wa" -,Iiev have experienced a rude I a wakening, for in both wards the quality of the ret-isriiig members will be tried. I 4884> Before proceeding to put the candidates on the scales, it may be just as well to give the exact petition. NORTH WARD. .•retiring Members. CotLw:;ii !or E. J>¡-a.n; lie van (Mayor) Councillor Dr. Davies Aspirant. Dr. J. W. Thornais, The Wern. SOPTH WARD. Retiring Members. Councillor Dd. Davies. Councillor E. S. Phillips. Aspirant. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys, solicitor. Ere we reach the First, these may be others; but I doubt. it.. No, I think the fight, will be restricted to the six gentlemen named, and an exoeflent fight it IL will be too in both warrls. Now municipal elections are never fought in Neiarth exactly all pohticai grounds, but, of courec-, no one can prevent the political e.emeiit entering into them to eeme extent. Vi i ^■a-rd I hardly know the po oofcaiT of the Mayor ctr Dr. Davies. 1 f on t ihink either holds pronounced politi- 'cal Tlí>WS, Dr. Thorns is a Liberal, and a member of the liberal Club. J3ut lie does not wiaii to make the campaign a political one, although ne is proud of the faith that is in him. There is a chance that,, the Educa- ticm Act will be forced into both contests; but it 16 not u aril Iike4y that anv other poire-ical matter will be 'Way down lth \"1: have Councillor Dd. Davies, who will again be tlv- nominee of La-bour, Councillor E. S. Phillips, a Liberal and lempemnnoe advocate, and Mr. A. J. Jeffreys, a Conservative, who takes an active pdJrt. in politics. Both Dr. Thomas and Mr. Jeffreys are old canip&igiiei*. a.nd it saems clu tk- probable that, two of the sitting m«m- bens will be relieved of public service on the Town Council for some time. ^Who31 have to go? That's tiie question oi the hour. I may be wrong in my pre- diction, but the probabilities point to Dr. Davies m the North, and Councillor Phillips in tne Smith. Comparisons are odious, but people who become public repneeentat-ivefi must expect to be criticised. An American once taid that a Yankee senator and a Yankee judge mest have hides like after being tanned, for they ha,ve to put up with so much. To stand the little, I have to say Dr. Davies and Councilor Phillips may dispense with the tamiing. Dr. Davies has been a member for many years., and I don't think he has had a liglit, for the lt. nine years. All that can be said in his favour 16 that be has done no harm tr) anyone--surely a negative. "Oh," one bears, "Iwc. a nice little man, a-nd. quite harmless. Let him rest." Now I quite be Move all this, and it may be quite good enough for some of the prosv stick-in-the- muds in the North Ward. But jt is not good enough for the general body of rate- payers, who want to t>ee real prcgrass, and who certainly will not remain content with a lvpraseritative who's motto is: "1 ™al-« nc- enemies." It is as cLe^ix as the morning sron that a man cmnot actively pursue the path of duty uni-ass he t-N-adk-, on the corns and wounds th3- susceptibilities -of eome. His opponent, Dr. ThoitKks, is a bkint, out-spoken who's is "yes." -41 wl) "no" is "no." It. is being said, with a view of <iatma^ing lids c.iancei, that if returned he will g:) straightaway into the camp of wh-o arc in great disfavour with a big section o^ t he ratepayers. Now thai is an absolutelv erroneous idea, and I can say from long association with Dr. Thomas that if he be ret armed ho will act independently and f-ear- lesslv in the interests of the xatepo-yens, and will not <t-Sow hiiiieelf to be ruled" or even guided by any coterie 001 the Council. Xo, Dr. Thomas is a. man of mind, and ii-in policv wii'l be: the greatest good for the greatest numb r. No clique or coterie has ever car- ried mio effect such a policy as this. They aavo professed ownerehip, "but have never even attempted its operation. So modi for Dr. Thomas. Now a few words in reference to the Mayor. If I did not believe in the broad principle of cometst- ing every option, I should cay I am aorrv Uwt h-c, re-election ]8 opposed. firmly believing as I do in every public man being compelled at. the expiration of the electoral term to give an account of his stewardship, and being fully conscious that the Mayor has been an exeeilent public servant, and that iiiere is not t.!}¡(>. slightest doubt of Iris being re-elected. I cannot say I am. The career of Councillor Tie van as a. pirUic man hag been marked by close attention to duty, hv broad-mindedness, tact ;tnd ability. He has been :1, ha.rd worker and a generous giver; a.nd even if he doer; not ask far a, vote I feed sure t'hat he will lie triumphantly returned. Ti it,, public life of OoTineilloi- David Davies has not been ma.rked by mibeli ability, but he has honestly tried to serve the Labour'Cause for which he was decked. He has taken an active part in the promotion of a. scheme for the better hrinsing of the working daiases, and has l» £ n f&ui-pj-vs? in his OTK)ftsilion to wasstasre in the carrvinc on if, rVirtvw-iK^, work. That he will again receive the ccn- fioenioe of his party, I have not, the 6ikrfiti3St doubt. As to (vrancillor E. S. Phillips, I hardly know what to say. He has faithfully ai- tended to his duties as a councillor. Now Mr. Phillips has been an honest public servant, and it ma-Ires it all the more difficult for me to cl.-aw aside the veil .and reveal what happened a few nights ago at a meeting of the Progressive Association. But I feel that I too have a public dutv to perform, and it is ordj right that the Buffs, who form an important sec- tion of the Soutil Ward, sbc-akl know what took place. The youthful Progressive Association is taking an active part in things municipal at Neiath. Recently tirev hdd a meeting m the Town Rail, Mr. J. E. Richards, the presi- dent. occupying t.oo-clm.v. There was a good attendance. During the cooicse of tiie boeuiesis -the attd- tndte. of the Association towajrk the candi- dature of Mr. Phillips was discussed, and there were premonitory warnings he would nipper support him unlaai-his. answeis to cer- t:1¿n q nest ions were satisfactory. Frnrt.! K*r i t any attempt v* f e made to nru^ssle liim he would f5he que^jjorss in pubfic meeting The Chairman: Wd.l, ]n. the meeting decide- And the meeting <fecidied that t he questions be put, Mr. Phillips expressing his wijiiag- nees to answer a-ny question which might be asked. Mr. Levi James-: Veay well. Now Mr. Phillips when you joined the Buffs, did you, a temperance advocate, stand drinks around? The Chairman (innocently): What are the Buffs? Are they a regiment in the British Army? (Loug Inter.) Mr. J-tunes: This is no time for levity. The Buffs. Mr. Chairman, as you know very well, axe a friendly society—the ll.A.O.B. T want. Mr. Phillips to answer my question. Mr. Phfiilipe: And I will. I will explain how I did it. I was led into .a trap. After the lodge meeting it, wae suggested that I should stand drinks, i here wene only two or three of us present. I did m B-ut o4hetns were called up, and I cowld not do less than coanplete tJhe roond. There was only one (irink each. Mr. James: Very wen. Did you ever that yont&ad bmnoffe-red tJo maycaiality lof Neath twice, -and that The Chaanmn: Surely that qtraafiimi ft irrelevant. The Rev. Edsvard Morgan: If Mr. PLnflips says "no," I shail regaadi it a» a very stenoss maiter. The GiasCTxart; Nw I roast aasert myself here. I rale the question oiiit of order as irrelevant. Now shall we take a vote? Mr. lkvi Jajnse: 0, I bare <Ahe«r quescmns to ask. But I can see that I had hotter ask: t [Nun ekaewhexe. And Mr. James was about to lcav the room when The Chairman said Don't go, Air. James* By all means put, your questions .hero. Then Yu. Jaaoes cafosed down. But he didn't, for reasons best known t-o haansdtf, put any fuciJher questions. The Qiaonoa-n.: Now we will, take a vote as to whether we as m association sappQflt Mr. Phillips or not. A motion to sappart Mr. Phillips was duly proposed, the seconded being Councillor j". R. Jones. Asked whether he would support dbo motion, Ir. 1* vi James s.iid Yos, but ody on the oondition that Councillor"Philips pro- misses faithf u'iy that he will newer stand-an intoxicatir drink to anyone again. AIT. Phillips promised, and the meeting decidied to support him Now, I have tried to give a fasbhfcul account 01: the proceedings. I was not pre- sent, but the particulars were given me by a member who was, and in whom I have every confidence. The Btdfe won't think a gr»ai deal of Brother Phflsps a,f-t>er this. 1 am a, Buff myself, awl Ccimci-ltor Phillips, 1 know, ctroM have declined to stand dranks on prinl ciple. and he would ha.ve been none the less respected. Haod he not caved in so in- gkuriousiy to the Progressive coterie, 1 sdvxiid have admired his broadmindednieeB,' for wiry should not even a Ternperaace nian be Hijacaj enough to reoognke tiie tastes of others not, -Nl go constituted? Many mho do not, know tot. Buffs, of Neatii, are fond of calling their ledges "boozing clubs." Had the? the opportunity of visiting them they would find the business ran ducted with deccwnjm, ai.d the pleasure enjoyed in strict moder^iirm In fact; quite a big pencarctage of are total abstainers. Knowing CbtmaHor Phillips as I do, I am sorry that he, in a weak moment, acrept.ed so my t3ie chctum of a body wJrich repxesemts l a. emaii sec- tion of the ra^payecs cf Neafch. ue bag done himseif more harm than the Progres- sives can ever do him good. a 8 To conclude for the time, let me give my prediction, of the result of the election. NOHTH WARD. Elected. E. E. Bevan. Dr. J. W. Thomas. >n on-Elected. Dr. Davies. SOUTH WARD. Elected. Dd. Davies. E. J. Jeffrey. Non-Elected. E. S. Phillips. The Guardia.ns on Tuesday did the right thing in granting Mrs. and M-its MSBe, of the S mth Workhouse, an increase of m.5 per arnnum eacli. Both ladies have beca nxist faitlrful in their service, and they folly merit, the tangible recognition of tiie Guar- dians. Thursday, the 20fch of October, wall be a gala day in Ne«th. The Mayor and .Nfaywr- cas will ]>erform two important civic.fttisctaans in connection with the new imblic librarv and the renovated General Market. After tiie oeracaoaiies a tea will fo-ilow in the Hall, to which some hundieds have been invited by the Mayor and Mayoress. Given fine weather, the proceedings "are sure to be most enjoyable. I iiave beeti asked to announce that the Duffrvii Flower kSi>t>w, which used mme 16 and iiioce years ago .to be such an interesting annual event, has been revived, ana tiw/t we are to have a first-rate exhibition afoosufc next..Aug-ust. Mr. J. E. Moore-Gwyn haa consented to become pnaaident, Pjid he will (Ypeil t-ibe ijnetty groomds of Duffryn to the public. M<r. Sarir. of the Cottage Homes, is the chaarma-n of committee, and Mr. Rntdtev, tha iiead ga.rdo{"n- of Dnifryn, the hon. gs* while among the pa,troins are >Sir t-lrifBth Tltoims, and the Mayrxr of Neath. I wisJt the show everv succcse. "OBSEHVER'. NEATH COUNTY SCHOOL REUNION. "One Who was There" writes:—"In look- ing tllirough the Neaith Notes by 'Observer' in last w number of 'The Cambrian, I notice aandng his notes an account of the 'J-Uunicei^oi Past Students,' which took place at the Neath County School, on llnwwdav the 29th ult. "As one who had the extreme pleasure>« £ being present at the above n J b e, 6, leave tM pomt out io your tMt. the above account is far from being correct, and that it reads to me more like a pieos of fictitious literature. than a desoriplaon of what took pJaoe at that meeting, it, is evi- dent t'tiat 'tM>serv-er' is not to blame for this, for lio saya that he is 'indebted to an odd pupil' for this -iiite-rcti,.Ig account.' Who- ever this old pupil may boP. it, etxtns to mo that he has made an attempt, to bring certain parsons irto more prominence than their iot ..¡t the above meeting. "In the first- place, he says thai Mr. kpbn lhnmJs was appointed chairmen, whereas that important position was Allied with genuine goodwill by onr worthy and former iieadmasier, Mr. J. G. Davies, M.A. "Then he goes on to reproduce a st»aih wiiidi Mr. H(^ll Jottcs, tbe. Ivet^.h hiter iiational. and old pupil of the school, was •supped to have delivered. It is true that lie (Mr. joiras) sptike a few words on the request ot the cJiaamian, but never ouch a harangue a6 that attributed to him bv 'Observer's' informant. In tiie next piace we are-fold iJMtt Mr. C. H. lvappel was tlieo 'called upon for a few remarks,' in which he is .'wppce^d to have refeiired to ltiie unexpected honour which had so suddenly been eonferred upon him,' and to have 'piaced on record hie sin- cere a.ppreciation of the services nÆ u- Perrot (one of the ebaff) as. the origkiaitor of the Uloy;emnt.' by passing a vote of thanta to hian. Another piece of ima«inaa-y —a narrative which is aiwn.ma.Dv fabse Mr. lvappel did not even «psn "his imiuih. rnudi less give vent to such eloquence asrZ ferred to above. "In record,ing speeches, some a,re verv anfc to indulge m the u«e of TmagimitiS <mr not tiWw oven in supplying us with the names oi those who were e r.„ wi«h#*i +TvLf .a rm th<i owmuttee. he us to believe f^iat one of the chosen C-SJiT <tf de ('Ourtenay Creigi-C^eigtiton. If I U"Tn ?r ^>rnx;t'y, an old staideni named i» m ( .rosg'htioii was elected on title com- nn-ttee but I was not aware that bud cfTangeci iiis name in so <sliort. a time." Aotp.—The account of the meeting as above ,«tated was conMnanicflted to by a person present at the meoting.—Ed. At the Neath Rural District Council on Wednesday, the Medical Officer reported a case oi overcrowding from Rhecla-terraoe Blaengwrach. The family numbered ten' with two lodgers a man and his daughter aged 15. who slept together in the same room. The lodgers left, and the overcrowd- ing abated. A case of puerperal fever had been notified from Orrilwyn, and the nurse had been ordered not to attend further cases without- permission. The Surveyor reported as to the irregular lighting of public lamps at Slcewen and Llantwri Lower. He had found many ont. Neath Corporation had adopted automatic, controllers, btri were about to revert to the oid f-ystem of sending a man round each night. Mr. Edmund Law complained bitterly of the defective lighting of Melyn. People should have wliat they paid for. Ihe Chairman instructed the survevor to attend to the matter immediately.

The members of the Building Committee of the Swansea Board of Guardians who paid a visit to the Workhouse. on Wednesday, to look up sites for a "drying chamber" for the y vagrant ward, informally discussed tho ques- tion of an operating theatre for the "house," upon which Mr. Collett has given notice of motion. Several members were, strongly op- posed to the proposal, but others urged that smaller workhouses than that at Swansea had already established them, and pointed out, the many inconveniences its estafeiishinasfc woTzld; put -M -md 'to.