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Strand Mission: Girls' Club Concert. Sister Mitchell, Swansea Police Court mis- SurUd a ^rr,s' at the Strand >lls"<>n Room, mu6t have beea cheered by the success that attended the dub's first concert on Monday night, aid of the club funds. Mis. Etjenezer ftaviea (who has from the beginning given pfSctical aid) wa-a presented with a couquet b -Miss Laura Le Pole m tbe name of the girls club. Capt. Rogers (C.A. Evangelist in charge) took the chair fin the unavoidable absence of the vicar) and toe programme wa £ excelientiy a.nd wholly given by the club, and was as follows. Two chorjuses, "Shepherd oi Souls" and "Sweet and Low," by the girls two duetts, "•>nly Tired" and "The Fisherman and his Cbikl," by Misses Thomas and Jacohson two recitations, "John Maynard" and "A Leap for Life," by dbe of the girls song, "The Worst Girl in the School," by Miss Parsons; solo, "Pass it on," by Mrs. Sp'cer (who assists in the working of the club); dialogue, "Management," by four girls; aoog, Won'tyou Buy my Pretty Flowers?" by Miss Piper and another little girl. Mias Phelps presided at the organ. There was a crowded and most appreciative gather- ing. The girls previous to the concert were en- tertained at tea. The doxology brought the gathering to a close.

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CANON AITKEN DEFENDS MISSIONS. Splendid and Permanent Results at Swansea Quoted. Canon Aitken, of Norwich, who has just included a very successf ll mission at Parish Church, writes to the "Daily Mail" from Swansea defending Dr. Torrey from a writer's attack on his! methods. Canon Aitken says that the experience oi 35 years has taught him that when persons i have oeen roused and stirred hy appeals, what is needed is some opportunity for tlie taking of a definite step to carry with it a renunciation of their old manner of life, srd tilt" Canon believes that Dr. Torray's "drastic" methods afford such an opp.)r- t unity. He adds: "I lave now been at Norwich ■°n years, and during that period it has 'alien to my Jot to preach regularly in cur cathedral during the three months oi my re -1 denee eacb year, and occasionally in tho nave to the splendid congregation that our eioquent dean has drawn together. During these years I have preached the same scri of sermens that I preach on my missions, and, God knows, not wunout much earnest prayer. Yet at this moment 1 am not able to lay my hand on one single person -vhose Heart and life have been changed through my ministry in that period. hope that there may oe some whom I do not know of. but if that be so, they have not had the common gratitude to tell me of it. "On the other hand, I have been nolding a mission at Swansea for about a fortnight, and can point to scores, and even hundreds, who regard this as the turning point m their lives. And it is to the employment of just such methods as Mr. Cooper criticises that, under God, the results arc attributable. "Do they last? Well, it is thirty-four years ago since I took part in an ever-mem- orable mission in this place. During my present mission I have again and again net with elderly Christian people leading earn- est, consistent lives, who owe all that they have been during these thirty-four years to God's blessing on that mission." M COUNTY COURT CASE

Relatives Quarrel Over House Property. At the Swansea County Court, on Wed- nesday, a claim was made by Hannah Richards, widow, Church-square, Morriston, against Sarah Williams, wife of Henry Wil- liams, Church-square, Morriston, for dam- ages, JB50, and an injunction. Plaintiff and defendant are owners of ad- joining houses, and defendant's house is held by a deed between plaintiff and others, and Anne Williams, and is now vested in defen- dant. By the deed Anne Williams and assigns were permitted to use a right of way, and there was a covenant that no building, save a boundary wall, not exceeding five feet, should be erected. Defendant, it was alleged, had altered the right of way, and placed a corrugated iron partition, etc., causing large quantities of water to accumu-I p late on plaintiff's premises, and that she had also constructed a nine foot wall. Mr. J. Sankey (instructed by Mr. C. B. Jenkins) was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bryn- mor Jones, K.C., M.P., and Mr. Tudor Isaac (instructed by Messrs. Hartland, Isaac and Watkins) defended. Mr. Sankey said the parties were brother and sister. His Honour I quite expected that. They are good fighters. '11ft. is extremely unfortunate," said Mr. Sankey. "Most'lucky for you," responded his Hon- our. "If they had been neighbours they might hay;, come to terms." Mr. Sankey: Perhaps it is not too late now? Mr. Brynrnor Jones said there were rum- OUTS of peace, only he wished it to be under- stood, he was Japan. (Laughter.) He bad seen the property that day, and he thought it was a case that ought to be arranged in some way or another. Difficult questions might arise, appeals result, and the parties mulcted in great costs. His HonouT, in Teply to counsel, said he would view if necessary, though he was quite willing to go on with the case. Mr. Sankey thought if his Honour went up to view without bothering about deeds, and say what was to be done I His Honour said he could not do that with- out going into the deeds. The counsel conferred in private for some time, and afterwards it was decided to ad- journ the case so that his Honour might view. view. = I

METHODIST MINISTER AS CO- I RESPONDENT, Remarkable Divorce Suit in London, The bearing oi the Jeffs divorce suit was resumed in London on Wednesday. I Mr. Edwin Jeffs, insurance agent, Mexbor- ough, sought a dissolution of his marri-ge with Mrs. Ada Jeffs, against whom he alleged adultery with Rev. Jesse Wilson, stated to be a minister of the Primitive Methodist Is Connexion at Mexborough. Answers were filed denying adultery, and the wife alleged cruelty on the part of her husband, which he denied. Rev. Jesse Wilson was, it ;.s stated, super- intendent minister of Mount Tabor Chapel, Moira-terraca, Cardiff, seven years ago Counsel for petitioner had said that Mrs. Jeffs made a confession to her husband of misconduct with Wilson. The latter, she said, had pre- vailed over her scruples by saying it was the J I- of affinitv. The husband afterwards saw Wilson, and told him his wife had made a confession. Wilson said: "I am a ruined man." Petitioner, being called, supported coun- sel's statement as to his wife confessing to him, and declared that Mr. Wilson had said "It is not wrong in sight of God, it is the law of affinity. If the worst comes to the worst I wili protect you." A meeting subsequently took place between them all, when Mr. Wilson said "You have baen trapping me." Witness replied "Somstir; -j one had to trap to catch." Rev. Frederick Jeffs, L rother of the peti- tioner, wae examined. He stated that at the second interview at ais house, in the presence of friends of the parties, Mr. Wilson denied that there was dLV truth in the alle- gation made against him. Witness thought a man who was innocent would have taken an action ior slander to protect his own character and that ot his church. He was not aware that the committee of the church passed a resolution of confidence in Mr. Wil- son. Mrs. Willy Jeffs, wife of the previous wit- ness, said the co-respondent at the interview denied the truth ut respondent's story. In cross-examination, witness said respon- dent certainly admitted misconduct with Mr. Wilson. Replying to the president, witness said that in her view the respondent was not a hysterical woman. Two other female wit- nesses stated that respondent told them that Mr. Wilson had taken advantage of her Dr. John Gardiner, who knew the parties, said he bad never seen anything to lead him to suppose that respondent was hys- terical. This closed the petitioner's case. The case was adjourned.

INFLUENZA INCREASING. The influenza epidemic is again spreading over the country. The visitation is of a very prostrating nature, and the disease is certainly In the increase. The orig n wi It undernunes the nervous system to a •T^RUJ»NGO! ^CUIREO no: JOA3 SP. the disease, or rather the circumstances which bring it about, is as much a. mystery greater extent than almost any other dis- ease, and it is Pnenmouia that kiils, and Pneumonia strikes the man who imagines he has only a mild for.Ti of Influenza, and can go about the street as usual, it can bardly be doubted that the prevalence of Chest and Lung Complaints must be m- cnbed to the oaneful influence ot influenza, i whose after-effects so frequently take thi3 form. Now the Best Remedy is without «<ioabt Gwilym E-vans, Quinine Bitters, j

SWANSEA NURSING ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting: Sir John Llewelyn's Tribute. The annual meeting of the Swansea I '!S- tricfc Nursing Association subscribers was held on Wednesday afternoon at the St. Andrew's Hall. Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., presided, and was supported by the Mayor (Alderman Spring), Mrs. Le Cronior Lancaster, and Mrs. ELsworth (secretaries) also the Mayoress (Mrs. W. H. Spring), Dr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Da vies, Mrs. Rosabelie •Joseph, Rev. D. Connor, Colonel Morgan, Mrs. T. D. Griffiths, Councillor H. G. Solo- mon, Mrs. David Harris, Airs. Morgan B. Williams (Killay House), Miss Brock, Mrs. I Wilson Paton, Mrs. H. J. Robinson, Mrs. John Williams (Dinas), Mr. Chas. Davies, Lady Llewslyn, Mr. Glynn Vivian, Mrs. C. H. Perkins, and others. Letters of apology were announced from Messrs. F. H. Glynn Price, David Da vies, W. S. Morgan, rLd R. Dommett. ANOTHER YEAR OF FINANCIAL ANXIETY. Mrs. Lancaster read the annual report, nich staled — In their annual report the committee state that the past year has been agam cne of anxiety as regards the financial aspect of the association, but they have every reason to believe that general inteiest in and knowledge of the work is entending in Swansea. The year 1905 has opened in a distinctly encouraging manner. Extended Interest is greatly to be desired, for the dis- trict nursing belongs to all classes, ..11 cle. nominations. The poor have a direct claun on it which is never ignored; the rich have t? the privilege of helping others; medical men and ministers of churches find in the district nurses practical helpers. Want of funds to maintain the three nurses has ne- cessitated a draft from the deposit account of £ 80, and 1905 was begun with a debt to that account of J650. Receipts have fallen off by £ 39 17s. 5d., although there had been 21 new subscribers. The men of Cwrote' in I Tinplate Works had sent a donation of 1;5. The hope- is expressed that other works will follow this good example. The association had been brought to the notice of the Swan- sea Trades Council, the Swansea Total Ab- stinence Society, and the Swansea Football Club. For the working out of a penny col- lecting fund the town is to be divided into districts, and the committcc hope this will mean an appreciable increase in income. The nurses have been fully employed, hav- ing paid 10,779 visits. There was every prospect of a nurse being shortly appointed at. St. Thomas. Reference is r- 'ad-e to the appointment last year of Miss Crabb &s head-nurse, and the nurses r.hiy praisod. Thanks are given to the Press f< r its sup- port to the Swansea Footba!i Club for a donation of 1:15; to the Electric Traction Company for free tickets on their lines, and to many friends who had sent old Imtju and other gifts. An inspector sent down in September by the Queen Victoria Jubilee Nursing Institute reported that the nursing work in Swansea was "very satisfactory." Too Chairrmn said a great deal of .satis factory and increasing work had been done, yet Swansea at present was very much "under-nursed," and the committee had more work to do. The satisfactory ;>art was that the work was being so well done but their satisfaction must be a good Jeai discounted by the state of the finances. They must see that a greater financial interest was taken in the work by all classes. Ap- proximately £ 50 of the deposit money had been withdrawn during the year, and i ot replaced, and if they were to be satisfied that they were doing their duty and confer still greater benefit upon those for whom they worked, they must try to see tha.t 4hey were in a better financial position twelve months hence, when he hoped that the £,;50 would not only be replaced to the deposit account, but that more nurses would be employed. (Hear, hear.) He was glad a system of house- to-house collection had been started, as it was destined to do a great deal, not only bringing in an increased income in interest- ing those classes who could not afford to give very large amounts. He had recently had a great object lesson (Sir John went on alluding to Lady Llewelyn's illness)" in the Value of good nursing, and although he had all his life been interested in the work that nurses did, yet he did not know that he ever entirely appreciated, before the great difference there was between nurs- ing and skilled nursing. In trained nurses they were able to see the work £ ar more efficiently done and the great assistance they were to the medical men who controlled and instructed them. Nur.?!ng was a totally different thing to what it used to be, and the consequence was that in God's providence a great deal of human suffering was alleviated. They believed in that they were doing God's work on earth, and to show their svmpathv with that work he asked all present to make the advantages of the association known throughout the length and breadth of the town. (Applause.) Dr. Ebenezer Davies seconded. The Mayor, Father Gwydr, and Coun. Solomon supported, the last-named urging that the Association indirectly kept .many old people off the rates, keeping their homes together instead of their having to go to the Workhouse. The report was adopted. I Mrs. Reid proposed an alteration of the rules so as to permit of a wider sphere of representation. Miss Brock seconded, and the motion was agreed to. In proposing the re-election of Sir John Llewelyn as president, and Sir Geo. Newnes Bart., M.P., and the Mayor as vice-presi- dents, Dr. Nelson Jones said the association- deserved much more help than it got. (Hear, hear.) Mr. H. Davies, Northampton-place, seconded, and the resolution was carried. The Rev. David Connor proposed the re- election of the Committee with a few addi- tions, and in doing so, he said that the work of the nurses was not merely conscientiously done, but carried on with pleasure. Aid. Howel Watkins. seconded, and spoke of the unabated confidence the secretaries had in the nurses of the institution. The resolution was carried. Mrs Morgan B. Williams proposed the re- election of Mrs. Lancaster and Mrs EIs- worth as honorary secretaries Lady Llew- elvn as honorary treasurer and Mrs. Nelson Joc-s as honorary local treasurer Mrs. Walter Reid seconded, and the motion was adopted. In proposing a vote of thanks to Sir John Llewelyn for presiding, Col. Llewellyn Mor- o-an said that both Sir John and Lady Llew- elyn always took the greatest interest in the work of the institution. He also expressed great satisfaction in seeing Lady Llewelyn present. Mrs. Freeman seconded, and Siiid that in social and charitable work the name of Llewelyn was always to the fore. Sir John was regarded as cne of the most fair-minded of those distinguished gentlemen who formed the WTelsh Land Commission, and she conH Dot help mentioning his munificent offer with regard to the proposed National Museum of Wales. She added that that was another instance of his kind thought for the town of Swansea. and she hoped they would have Sir John and Lady Uewelyn with them for manv vears come. This concluded the meeting.

Trade Disputes in January. During January twenty-one trade disputes occurred in \.h<; country compared with six the preceding month and seventeen in the corresponding period of last vear. The aggregate duration of disputes that begun or were settled that month were 33,800 working days. In addition, 33,300 working days were lost in January owing to unsettled disputes began before January. The total duration of both new and c-ld disputes was 67,100 days, compared with 46.900 days in December last, and 98,900 working days in January, 1904. The results of these disputes, when sum- marised wrre as follows One involving 31 persons, was decided in favour of the work- peop'e; nine involving 2,494 persons were, settled in favour of the employers; and seven, involving 2,533 persons, were com- promised.

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TELEPHONES ACTION AT SWAN- SEA. Landore Man Sued by the N. T. C. At Swansea County Court on Tuesday the I National Telephone Company suxi Richard Wilson, Ha warden-building: Trebarne-road, Landore, butcher, for £ 4 1&. 6d. in respect of two ten party lines rental. Mr. Phillips 'Ingledew, Son. and Phillips) writ- for plain- tiff, and Mr. tkobo Andrews defended. Mr. Andrews objected to the action for rent, as no instruments had been placei or I wire.5 run. Mr. Phillips said he was suing under a guaranteo to pay r-nt Mr. Andrews submit!d the guarantee could only come into effect )ne- tbe instru- ment were placed, or they had refused to let them carrv out viae contract. If tha.t was right cl.Lf, ndant- had committed a brea.J ot' contract. The coavpany could not charge rent until tha instrument, was the.-e. His Honour held they could, ris they had iigniried thry were ready to carry out the work. According to the agreement, de fondant mad," himself liable to pay rent ~s soon as the company gave notice they were prepared to put thf' telcphc.ne in. That no<ir.e had been given. Mr. Andrews said they offered to fix it ab.-uit nine months aft^-r. His Honour thought thry could only charge from that tune. Mr. Phillips -aid the money was payable! in advance. Mr. Andrews contend1;! it was a bre^n of contract raiher thai; refusal to pav fcr rent of communication defendant had never had. His Honour thought the money was due. Evidence was given by a canvasser of the | company showing that the defendant signed two agreements to have a ten party lin:" to Hawa"den-p 1 ace and Miifcrook-st'reet re- spectively. A telephone employe named King said on July 27th. 1904, he went to Milbrook-street: io run the line, but the defendant rofnsed to have it becausc he had the Corporation instrument. It transpired that defendant signed the agreements in November, 1903, and there was an amended egroement in April as to one of the lines. For nine months the com- pany did not take any steps to perform iheir agreement. His Honour thought, under the circnm- stances, it was rather hard luck on the dû- fendant, the company not having taken any action for nine months. Mr. Phillips said the company were quite willing to give the defendant the benefit of the instrument, and he could have it now. His Honour pointed out the company made the defendant wait nine months be- fore they took any steps to carry out the contract. Mr. t hiuips: Ibere wis reconstruction. His Honour If you did not put me on for nine months I should come to the ton- chision you did not intend to. I think the company is a bit sharp. Mr. Phillips We have done all we can now. His Honour: There is no knowing what might have happened in nine months. lie (defendant) might have changed his mind and thought the Post Office was better. This position puts quite a different complexion on the case. Mr. Phillips: The last agreement TO April 27th. His Honour: Then you waited till July. You mus-t. hurry up. Is it reasonable for a tradesman to wait nine months before you begin to make your arrangements? Oh, Lo. Judgment for defendant, with costs. I think it is unreasonable to ask defendant to wait all that time.

SWANSEA'S TORN-UP STREETS, IIr. Livingston's Suggested Remedy Impracticable. At Swansea Streets Committee on Tues- day, Mr. Livingston complained of the con- stant breaking up of the streets, and as&ed if it was not possible for the heads of de- partments to do the work simultaneously. The Chairman: I am afraid not, Mr. Liv- ingston. Mr. Livingston: Ther3 would be a vast saving of money, to say nothing of the avoidance of much discomfort to peopie. The Surveyor fiaid that everything --as being done in order. The tramway works were well in hand when notice was received from tbo Gas Company to lay a main, and this was followed by notice from the Tele- phones Company to lay cables. The cutting' up of the streets, though very irritating, was unavoidable. The Chairman observed that Mr. Thorn- ton Andrews had candidly admitted to him that the Gas Company followed in order to sec if the service was broken by the roller. The Surveyor said that that was not cor- rect. There v were complaints in every town where there was progress. Mr. David Griffiths moved that the Cor- poration departments be asked to work sim- ultaneously where possible. The Surveyor said the notices were now served on the various departments. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. Howel Lewis called attention to the question of repairs to pavement in front of, Ncs. 113 and 117, Dillwyn-street, Morris. I ton, which was in a very bad state. The committee agreed to carry out the repairs. The committee decided to purcha&e a *tc- und distributor at a cost of £30. The under-lessee of No. 67, Carmarthon- road. wanted JE15 for his interest, 15 years to run, and tin original lessee JD25, with three months longer on his lease. The com- mit.tee said it would be a scandalous waste of money to entertain the terms. A claim for damages by Mr. Samuel Jones bv reason of hip horse falling in Oxford- street was referred to the town clerk.

King Unable to Visit Cardiff, Seen with reference to the invitaticn to the King to "isit Cardiff to open the new Town Hall and South Dock, and to lay the foundation stone of University College, Lord Knollvs stated that it might be taken as almost definitely settled that his Majesty would not be able to come 'o Cardiff this year.

LADY AND THE CAPTAIN, Monte Carlo Incident: Unsavoury Case. An action brought, by :&SS May Joyce, against the proprietors of the Grand Hotel, Monte CaTlo, claiming damages fo the al- leged wrongful detention of piaintnff's lug- gage as secur:ty for an hotel bill of a Capt. Charles L. Davis, was further heard on Tuesday in the King's Bench, London, be- foro Justice Grantham. Mr. Furber, plaintiff's solicitor, was cross-examined by Mr. Gill for the defence. His Lordship protested against, witness describing plaintiff as Mrs. Joyce. In ihe pleadings she was called Miss Joyce, and he did not want any aliases in a court of law. Witness said that in his negotiations with the hotel as regards payineiit of the bill, he assumed that u was an accident. that plain- tiff's bedroom adjoined thJt of Capt. Davis, because there were no others vacant, a.nd be threatened Miss Joyce as liahle. for her i own rooms. They wanted to avoid a scan- dal. Mr. Gill said he could qnite nndersta.nd that the lady wanted to avoid a scandal. Mr. Furber: I always thought that bar- risters had to conduct their cases as gen- tlemen. You have insulted me enough al- ready, Mr. GiH. His Lordship said he could not have these remarks. If the lady had put herself in a falfr" position sbl' bad only herself to blamr. Miss Joyce was examined. She said ?ho was never married, but was known to her friends as Mrs. Joyce. She said she had j no idea Capt. Davis has rrnt. paid his riJi until the manager refund ti let her gn to ber room. She said she had noth'eg to do with Capt. Davis bill and was perfectly willing to p=ty her own. Cross• examined She did do* stay at the hotel as Capt. Davis' guest, or visitor. Their bedrooms adjoined. Sbp. had no quarT") with Capt. Davis for having hrouc-ht her into this position.

SWANSEA VALLEY COLLIERY ENTERPRISE. Big Schems of a London Syndicate Important colliery developments are pro- ceeding in the Swansea Vailey, and will tend to add considerably to Swansea's future as a coal shipping centre, thus justifying once again the optimism prompting the new King s Dock. The Cambrian Mercantile Syndicate, the chairman and principal promoter of which is Aid. Pound, the present Lord Mayor oi London, has secured a royaitv from Mr. Saiit and Mr. V enables Llewetynr at Y nisgeinon. opposite YKtaiyfora, and have opened out ~f>. colliery on the left tlank of the Valley, under Yíirteg Mountain. The seani to be worked is known as the "Ymsarwed," or "No. 2 Rhondda," and is an anthracite coal suitable ior steam pur- poses, and a class of coal that is coming into prominence for power purposes, such as elec- trical installation. The output ot the coi- liery at first will be from 200 to 300 tons per day, employing as many men, but eventually the lower measures will be sunk to, and the colliery developed on a very large scale. The vein is being worked by slopes driven in on the hillside, and an incline plane now in course of construction connects the same with extensive sidings on the Neath and Brecoa Railway. Mr: J. A. Russe!, of Moorgate-street, Lon- don, is the secretary, and Mr. E. J. Smith, of Ystalyfera, the local representative of the company, whilst the colliery has been laid out by Mr. Morgan W. Danes, Swansea, the consulting engineer. Another colliery is also about to be opened out at Ystalyfera, on the opposite side of the valley, and the promoters are some in- fluential and wealthy local people, who pro- pose to drive down a pair of slopes under Alltygrug Mountain. In this colliery will be developed the "Big Vein" and lower mea- sures, and the coal there is the best anthra- cite malting coal. The contract for driving has been let, and operations have been commenced. This colliery will be on the Midland Rail- way, and under the estate of Mr. Fleming Gough, of Yniscedwyn. j

I HEADMASTER OF THREE I CROSSES. tlZFTLE GOWKS VILLAGE HOXOFES A DEPARTING SON. Cm Wednesday evening, at the Indepen- dent Chapel, Three (Tosses, a presenta-tioa was made to Mr. D. A. Williams, late head- master of the Three Crosses Schools, now headmaster of Pemrheoi School, Gorseinon, and a nativ eo-f the district. Appointed to succeed Mr. John Be van at Three Crosses, he served M head there for the last ten years. He w?g a member of the District aad Panish Councils,. and had acted as clerk and» oh airman to these Councils, a.tid a.n aetiive Church worker. Previous to the presentation in the evening, Mr. Williams w n-s entertaiiied to tea by the teachers and a, few friends, including Mr. P. B. Ballard, Inspector foT the Glamorgan Education Committee. I The evening gathering was presided over by the Rev. John Thomas, Bay View, Pen- clawdd, who spoke eulogisteoally of the fine qualities of JtLr. Trilli-ama. Addresses were also given by Messrs. S. P. Jones, Thomas Davies, John Williams, E. J. Long. D. C. Tewis. Da.niel Davies, Richard Eees (Mr. Tyilltams's successor William Davies, ju-a. I Evans. Thomas Evans, aind David Davies. A short programme of song was pre- j pared, when the following artistes took part:—Miss Mary Davies a.nd¡ Messrs. Glyn j Evans, Joseph Lewis. Michael Evans, Idris and a duett given by Messrs. Lavies a;nd Lewis. Mr. David Austin, who was a I pupil teacher during Mr. Williams's appren- ticeship. made the presentation of a Derby roll-top desk and handsomely fitted dres- sing case.—'Mr. Williams responded undew deep and palpable emotion.

Swansea's Gas Tariff, A return showing the prices charged by gas companies of the kingdom per 1.000 feet, in r^r-ember, 1905, shows t-hat Swansea's price tben ranged from 5s. to 3s. 6d., Llanelly's 5s. 7*1. to 8d.. the latter being the highest chare-cd by Welsh companies. AT the present time, however, prices have been lowered all round, Swansea's figure being 2s. 1M. per 1,000.

I Evan Roberts' Extraordinary Out- bursts. Paroxysms of Grief and Incoher- ence. Prior to the arrival of Evan Roberta pt labernacie Chape), Cwmavou, on Tuesday evening, an unpleasant incident occurred. A miiusler in the pulpit rendered as a solo "The Ijp-iine to Glory is Clear." There were loud cries of "Amen" after the 1 in.es "Jhe windows are labelled 'no smoking, and "My sins are amongst the lost lug- gage." The chorus was sung repeatedly. As the singms: ceased, a converted Jew, who had prayed earlier in the meeting, with a pained look on his face and his hanis raised for silence, complained "This meet- ing has given over religious worship ior mere religious entertainment. Don't let rs i drift into that kind of Christianity, over which many of us have wept. I shall go away from this meeting because we have given ourselves over to mere religious cii- tertainiceat. May God forgive those who have done it." These remarks drew forth subdued murmurs of disapproved and dis sent, but the visitor closed his eyes and prayed that God would endow the meet- ing with solemnity. As his prayer came to a close a mMi's voice could be heard at 1 the back of the chapel, "Let us pray for this gentleman, but the awkward situa- tion was somewhat, relieved by the congre- gation bursting into hymn singing. I When the singing ceased the minister who had sung "The Up-iine to Glory ifi Clear" stood up and said, "Let me explain to my friend here, placing his hand on ihe to my friend here, placing his hand on shoulder of the visitor, "that this revival i.> a revival of joy. We have groaned -und wept too long. There were fervent shouts of "Amen." The visitor attempted to reply and a discussion quite out of keeping with the spirit of the meeting seemed imminent, when the congregation burst forth 'nto j "Diolcii Iddo." After some minutes of; singing the minister appealed for silence, as the \isitor wished to explain. "I rejoice, with you," said the visitor, "but let your joy be in the Holy Spirit." He then sat down, and the singing was re- sumed. There was a feeling of relief that the unpleasant episode wa3 over. Mr. Roberts, accompanied by the Misses Maggie. Annie, and Mary Davies, arrived about seven o'clock, and they managed with great difficulty to wend their way to t be front. It was unbearably hot, and Afr. Rob- erts insisted that for the s21,e of the health of the people it was absolutely necessary that there should be more ventilation. "The battle is fierce," he remarked, "and we must tatie care of our bodies." Someone then smashed some panes, and the evengel- ist commended thus action, remarking that he would rather pay fur the damage him- self rather tnap that the usefulness of the service should be impeded. Whilst the smashing of pane after pane was goinr; on some talking was heard, but Mr. Roberts peremptorily put a stop to it. The Spirit, he said was in their midst, and mightily, too, and the place, therefore, was too ter- rible in its h iliness for any levity. rhe Spirit had nc: drawn together such a great concourse of people without a purpose. Some talking was again going on during the smashing of some other window panes, )nd this brought the evangelist on to his feet. With his countenance bearing evidence of great pain he abjured the people to dis- continue the talking. He would have to go out unless they desisted. Too much light talk there had been in God's house. I A few minutes of absolute silence then fol- lowed, Mr. Roberts remaining in an attitude of prayer. His face then brightened ip. "That's it,' he remarked, with a smilç, "we can go on now." And half a word only was necessary. A young lady sang "Dyma gariad, as^ a solo, and the people join-ad in the refrain. Mr. Roberts stopped the singing-a pro- cedure he never adopts except in unusual circumstances. "No, no," he explained, in almost angry tones, and it was evident' by his appearance that he had been deeply stirred by something or other. Where >•> the one who smiled, if not laughed, when that young lady was singing?' he asked in wathful tones. "If the execution waa not perfect, the mm was." "God will not be mocked," he cried, and ho then enjoined the guilty ones to pray for mercy. Presently, :lr. Roberts startled 'he au dicnce by declaring that he had a terrible message to convey to the people. He could proceed no further. He then fell on his knees, crying aloud, and the people wee at a loss to know what was the matter. Bv and bye, he passionately exclaimed, "There is a soul lost, and he- then went on spK~- modieally to explain that this sj.Ti !«<-) been loot owing tb the disobedience )f someone to the promptings of the Sprit-. "Too late too late!" he cried with great passion, and he broke down over and over again, crying out, "Oh, forgive, Lord for- give!" "Oh, dear people, it is too late, toO late a soul gone." The congregation .was greatly moved, lamentation and wailing resounding through the place, and people falling prostrate and crying out in sympathy with the evangelist. When eventually he could regain his com- posure, he took the unprecedented course of stopping the people from praying. "It is too late, too late," he again cried in tragic tones, and he then explained that he 35 being prohibited from praying for the soul that was lost. He then explained that that .vas the most terrible message he had ever had to deliver. The meeting concluded with the an- nouncement of the conversion of a. large number of people, and this rather cheered the now saddened congregation.

Evan Roberts at Briton Ferry. As early as eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning there was a crowd outside Rehoboth Baptist Chapel, Briton Ferry, waiting for the opening of the doors to secure a seat for the two o'clock meeting, at which it was expected Mr. Evan Roberts would be present. Many strangers were from London and other EOJ- lish towns, and even from Scotland, and although the proceedings were mostly in ifc-e vernacular, they seemed to be much im- pressed. The usual revival hymns were sung, and women were very much in evidence in offer- ing prayer. The proceedings were orderly, yet enthu- siastic. Mr. Roberts was not present

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j Irving's Second Severe Collapse. Sir Henry Jrt-ing. who madn his final ap- pearance at V«olverhampton Grand theatre, on Wednesday night, in the role of "^hy- lock, has hnd a. slight relapse and is confined to his hotel. The three days on gagement at Hanley has been cancelled. At Wednesday night's performance b'r Henry did not give signs of that exhaust k.'s energy which he apparently possesses, and there were at once fears that he would not be able to appear in the Staffordshire town on Thursday, in "Waterloo" and "The Bells." Enquiries at the hotel on Thursday morn- in, show that the distinguished actor ha:' far from recovered from the chill contracted during the reccnt severe weather, and his medical attendant strongly advises his con- finement in the hotel until Sunday.

Tinplate fTrade Flourishing* Just at Present. Accoraing to returns just issued, there were 40o tinplate mills in January, as com- pared with 597 working the previous month, and 047 a year ago. There were 7"7 works open, 64 of which had all their available mills operating, number- ing in the aggregate 546, while the remain- ing 13 works had 57 mills working out of tlieir 78 existing. With the exception of 11 mills the whole of these are sitrated in South Wales, and the two adjoining counties of Monmouth and (iloucej^fer. The exports of tinned plates for last month weTe nearly 2,000 tons in excess of the cor- responding month of 1904, but compared with December. 1S04, a decrease of 12,720 tons is shown. The returns for black piates for tin- ning elsewhecre also show a diminution com- pared with the previous month and also with that of the corresponding period of 1904. The United States took 19 tons only of black plates, which is only a little over one- half accepted by the States on the previous month. in tinned plates also a decrease of tonnage accepted is shown, the figures being Decem- ber, 1904 7,567 tons January, 1905, 6,443 tons, or 1,124 toils loss for the period.

Painful Swansea Burning Accident A terrible burning accident occurred on Thursday afternoon to a young woman named Sarah Davies, aged 22, of Landore, employed as a cook at the Hotel Wyndham, College- street, Swansea. It seems that shortly before twelve o'clock she was engaged in the kitchen as usual, and that suddenly heartrending shrieks wero heard. Mr. Bassctt, the proprietor, and some customers in the bar rushed down, and were horrified to find the unfortunate girl's clothing enveloped in flames. Efforts were at once made to extinguish them, which after some difficulty were successful, but not be- fore the sufferer had been dreadfully burnt. Dr. Anderson was sent for, and everything ¡ possible was done to administer relief. Later I in the day Miss Davies was Temoved to the liospital, where she lies in a critical condi- tion. The accident happened in a somewhat re- markable way. There is a large fireguard in front of the grate, and it is impossible for her clothing to have come in immediate con- tact with the fire. The supposition is that she had been airing a canvas apron on the guard, and that a spark fell on it, which, when she put the apron on, gradually smoul- dered, eventually breaking into flame when she came in contact with a draught. The burns were extensive.

English v. German Cement Again English v. foreign oement again cropped up at the Stores Committee of the Swansea Corporation, on Thursday, when tenders were opened. Mr. Corker moved acceptance of a tender for English cement at 30s. per ton in five ton lots, but it was urged that if arrange- ments could be made by which the Corpora- tion could secure a five ton lot from the Cray contractors, less the difference in the rates at the docks and at Cray—26s. 6d. instead of 51s.—it ought to ba done. Mr. Merrelis said outsiders at the docks got Cray cement for 26s. 6d., but the Cor- poration had been charged the Cray rates. Aid. Prothoeroe said the dock contractors used English cement. An amendment moved by Mr. Daniel Jones that the matter be left in abeyance, pending the settlement of the Cray cement contract, was carried bv a large majority. SWTANSEA BUILDER'S OPINION OF FOREIGN CEMENT. "Engl sh! emphatically exclaimed a leading Swansea, builder when asked whe- ther his firm preferred English or foreign cement. a "Why we would not have foreign oemefct in OUT yard. Only last week we were waited upon by foirr representatives of for- eign firms and two of them offered to put down £ 20 and £ 30 worth free if We would only use it." I "Have you tested the two cements?" "Oh, foreign cement is too unreliable."

1- Swansea Horse Show Committee, Swansea Horse Show Committee on Tues- day, at the Town Hall, discussed the site of a proposed horse show on August 23 and 24, 1905, Councillor Corker i re-id ing. Letters were read from Sir Griffith Thomas, Messrs. F. Bradford, E. Upton Strick, and C. C. Vivian. Secretary Parker reported that the Cricket was not Singleton had been mentioned as an ideal place lor a show. but a letter addressed bv the secretary to Lord Swansea had not been replied to. Mr. Upton Strick thought it would be iru- possibV; to get ground at Singleton, but offered the Clyne Valley racecoiiT-ve. A letter to the Town Clerk, "asking what portion of the Victoria Park might- be avail- able, was to be considered by the Parks Com- mittee at their meeting en February 281 h. The Chairman sai< 1 there was no doubt they could have the lower end of the park, but the question was whether that would be sufficient. be sufficient. Mr. T. B. Brown mentioned that one or two of the Parks Committee were too food ot flowers and providing seats for girls to sit on. Continuing, to the great amusement of the others, Mr. Brown proceeded to a.tack members of the Council, who, he said, were always stopping anything that was for the good of the town. It was a scandal and a disgrace, he remarked, that men who lived in a house at 00. a week should have more to sav tha.n large ratepayers. irn The Chairma,n said he wuoldvt like it to go forth that the County Council were op- posed to the show. Personally, he must say that whenever he approached the Mayor or the Town Clerk, or committees, he had al ways been reoc: v<m! "ourteonsly. Mr. Brown When r went to 'he Council. I was treated with contempt, a.nd shown the door at once. The chairman said. "What's next on the agenda?" (Laughter.) A committee, composed of the Chairman, -P Messrs. T. Woodward. T. B. Brown, W. C. Wright, J. W. Richards, Upton Strick, and the secretary, were instructed to view the different sites, and report to an adjourned meeting next Tuesday.

SWANSEA STOCK EXCHANGE. The Swansea stock and sharebrokers have decided to hold a daily exchange, at the Royal Metal Exchange, Fisher-street.

.r. ¡ "Fortunes of War." I. A young L la nelly Volunteer, named Nicholls has been admitted to the Llanelly Hospital suffering from injuries sustained through failing into a quarry at the i?'ur- nacj, while engaged in skirmishing exer- cise, on Tuesday evening. nacj, while engaged in skirmishing exer- cise, on Tuesday evening. On enquiry at the hospital on Wednes- day afternoon we learned that the injuries w ro slight and that Nicholls would be cis- cha-ged iu a few days.

Windfall from the Workhouse. We understand that the master of the estate of Sarah Davies, the old lady who di" at the Swansea Workhoufe leaving some 250,) to the grandchild of the late Mr. James Jones, J.P., Brooklands, her old rw.t" has been satisfactorily arranged, the I. Guardians being paid back the cost of the deceased's maintenance during the time she had been on the rates. The grandchild, nevertheless, comes into quite JB430 by the old woman's death.

Welsh Museum: Swansea s Case. The Welch library and Museum Com- mittee of the Swansea Corporation met cn Monday, Mr. Moy Evans presiding, to pre- Fare Swansea's case for submission to the Privy Council Committee. The Town Clerk was instructed to pre- pare a draft statement of Swansea's claim to have the Museum and Library located at Swansea. The committee will meet again on Thurs- day to receive the draft report which will be on the lines adopted on the Welsh Uni- v..dty sitos question.

Licensing Compensation: Com- mittee of Justices, Swansea licensing justices will meet on Monday next to elect a committee of seven to deal with the question of compensation to the houses whose licenses wore referred a,t the Brewster Sessions for this ourpose. The duties of the committee will include, we believe, the appointment of an expert valuer, and it is expected that either Mr. Ernest Leeder or Mr. F. F. Meager will be selected to represent the interests of the Compensation Authority. Mr. Ernest Leeder has already been ap- pointed by the county authorities valuer for the western division of Glamorgan.

MIDLAND RAILWAY FIXTURE LIST. The 1?05 edition of the Midland) Comparey's pocket, volume of shows, fairs. and sporting flsl-uireis, apprising 160 pa^es, hao just been published. It contains in ta-bulaited form convenient for reference a very com- plete list of agricultural, etc., shows, cattle and sheep fairs and sales, racing, cricket, and other sporting fixtures arranged for 1935. supplemented by a useful miscellany relating t-o the various kinds of traffic car- ried by the company, and their facilities for dealing with it. The book may be ob- tained gratis on application to any Tvtidland staftjonmaeter or dcstrict superintendent.

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Cockett Parish Council Cockett Parish Council met en Tuesday evening, Mr. C. H. Perkins presiding. Messrs. W. Robinson Smith, Son, and Lewis, local solicitors to the Great Western Railway Co., wrote suggesting that the Coun- cil appoint a committee to rreet representa- tives of the company on the spot, and go into the matter of the right-of-way over the tunnel. It was stated that only a third of the distance was within the boundary of the Council, the other being in the borough of Swansea. The suggestion was adopted, and Mr. Martin was instructed to meet the Swansea Estate agent and discuss the matter previous to the meeting of the committee. Mr. T. Mansel Franklen (Cardiff) wrote stating that the Glamorgan County Council intended erecting a new school at Cadle. The. school would be in Penderry Parish, and the Council had thrown the matter out at their last meeting. Mr. Bevan said the Gendros School had been extended to twice its original size, and if the new school were built at Cadle the probability would be that the schools would not lie half full. By the casting vote of the chairman, it was. decided that the Council support the erecting of the new school. The Clerk read the committee's report upon the fire extinguishing appliances. It was resolved that extra lengths of hose be obtained for the four stations, and to meet and discuss ways and means of forming volun- teer fire brigades for each district.

THE INFLUENZA ATTACK. A", a Preventative, we know nothing equal to Gwilym Evans' Quinine Betters. A few strong doses taken LI time have often proved effectual in warding off attacks of this Malady, and always sucoeed in mitigating their severity when a patient is under then influence. We may also add that as a Remedy for Indigestion, Sleeplessness, JW SDLits, Nervousness, and Lost of Appetite, Gv-;iym Evans' Quinine Bitters stands un- equalled. It is sold in bottles 2s. 9d. and 4o. 6d. Avoid imitations. See the name "Gwilym Evans' on Label, Stamp and Bottle.

iiI Swansea Works Committee, Swansea Works and Sanitary Committee met on Tuesday, Mr. E- W. Jones presid- ing. A deputation from Cwm Methodist Chapel attended with reference to suggested im- provements at the new chapel approachm, to cost JH275. The surveyor promised to re- port. The plans passed included one by Messrs. Topham, Jones, and Railt<:n. new dock con- tactors, for 51 cottages at St. Thoma.s--13 in Tymawr-street, 26 in GeHi-street, and 12 in Grayog-street. Arising out of the unaccountable absent of one of the building inspectors, Mr. Morris said the wrong class of man was engaged. A mechanic with a practical knowledge of building construction was necessary for the work. The Surveyor agreed that a better class of man was preferable, and he reoommended that more wages be offered. The committee declared the post vacant, and decided to appoint a competent man at wages not exceeding two guineas per week. Mr. David Harris: Is there a precedent for getting rid of a Corporation empioye? (Laughter.) Chairman: We are making the precedent now. Mr. Hopkins said some months ago a sub- committee was appointed to report on the sterilisation of milk. That sub-committee had not even met, and he wanted to know whose duty it was to call a sub-committee together. The Assistant Solicitor replied that sub- committees were called at the request of the chairman. On the motion of Mr. Hopkin it was de- cided that such sub-committees be called to- gether by the clerk.

I Swansea County Court. I WEDNESDAY. (Before his Honour Judge Gwilym WIIIiamB ) PROMISSORY NOTE CASE FROM PONTARDULAIS. Joseph Pritchard, tailor, Cloth Hall, L'an- wrtyd, sued Mary Williams, widow,' Llan- wrtyd House, Poniard ulais, widow, and Isaac Williams, of Esgairmoel Factory, Llan- wrtyd, flannel manufacturer, for 1:54 lOs. 5d. balance due for principal and interest cn a joint and several promissory notes for mo dated October 6, 1896, given by Roderick Williams and Isaac Williams in favour of the plaintiff. The principal alleged due was JB50, an dinterost R4 10s. 5d. Mary Wil- liams was sued as the administratrix of the personal estate and effects of Roderick Wil- liams, deceased. Mr. R. J. Owen, Builth Wells, was for the plaintiff. Mr. Lleufer Thomas (instructed oy Mr. Clason Dahne) defended. Isaac Williams said the money was handed to his deceased brother by cheque. Cross-examined: The money was not ad- vanced to his brother for witness. His brother understood he was liable. Witness had been served with a writ by Mr. Prit- chard. Mr. Lleufer Thomas: Judgment has gone by default. His Honour explained that judgment was against the witness anyhow. "'Witness, in answer to th° Judge, said de- ceased was a signalman, but his health had not been good, and hI' had carried on a coal business in his wife's name. He owned a house. Jno. Lloyd, Pantvffynon, said he saw tlw note ou Jmie 30. 1903. Mrs. Williams was doubtful of the claim. Mr. Lleufer Thomas said there were circum- stances of grave suspicion in the case, and he had only Mrs. Williams' opinion. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff with costs.

Swansea Dredger Raised at Last, The Swansea dredger, Abertawe, which was sunk in collision with the s.s. Came', some weeks ago, and to raise which abortive efforts have since. been made, was shortly be- fore six o'clock on Tuesday evening raised from the hoie in which she had been par- tialis submerged, and is "slung" on to two arges, ready to be patched un and towed into dock. The dredger rose from her uncomfortable bed with thf> tide, ind without hitch of any k -tR<^ delicate part of a successful job will have been accomplished when the hole m her is patched so as t- enable her to be docked. The work is being carried out under the supervision of Mr. Tampleton, of the British Maritime Sah-age Co., of Glasgow.

Irving Collapses at Wolver- hampton, Sir Henry Irving, who is fulfilling a three days engagement in Wolverhampton, and appeared !>efore a crowded audience on Mon- day night at the Grand Theatre in "Water- loo" and "The Bells," was afterwards seized with slight collapse owing, it is under- stood, to the exertion of sustaining two prin- cipal parts. On Tuesday morning his illness b a me so serious that a medical n:an was called in, and it is doubtful whether he will be able to attend the mayoral reception arranged for the presentation of an address in the after- neon.

Dyffryn Works: Mr. R. D, Burnie Arbitrates. Mr. A. D. Burnie, ex-M.P., who was called in as umpire by Mr. Trubshaw and Mr. David Harris, who had failed to fix wage rates of artisans at the Dyffryn Works, has given his award. This shows a substantial advance to the artisans. Firemen's wages are now fixe<l at 5s. per day, an advance of 4d. per day; smiths get an advance of 6d. and 8d. per day; fitters, 6d. and 9d. per day. The wages of the men affected at present total J321 6s., and before the strike, which took place last July the Artisans' Union asked that the men be paid a total of JB25 7s. According to the umpire's award the total will amount to £23 lis. The award is retrospective from July 29th last.

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Mumbles JFinance Committee, The Finance Committee of the Oyster- mouth Council met on Tuesday evening. Mr John Harris presided. The clerk said JB522 of rates had been col- lected, the outstanding amount being J6406. xae Clerk was requested to pay medical men their fees for certificates to avoid contractin long-standing accounts. A member suggested that the clerk should procure stationary required for Council purooscs from Mumbles shops.—The sug- gestion was accepted in as far as it was feasible. feasible. The Surveyor asked for grant of £180 men's wages the reason for the increase be- ing that more men were employed for stone- breaking.-Agreed to. The collectors were instructed to serve final notices on those who had not paid. A wag suggested that the Count's officers t 11 be among the first to pay. The sanction of the Local Government Board was reported for the proposed groyne at Southend. Agenda ended and the meet- ing broke up.

Record Demand for "Inter- national' Tickets. The international enc-jucter between Walp-.s and Ireland at Swansea on March 11th promises to l e a record one—both as re- gards attendance and interest. o Indeed, the celerity with which the grand stand licke s have been taken up has vastly perturbed the easy-going ones, who pro- crastinated over their acquisition of the tickets, and consequently found themselves "left." A "Daily Post man succeeded in way- laying Mr. Walter L. Rees, secretary of the Welsh Unica. on W'ednc^day. "Much exclt-ement among those who haven't got their grand stand tickets?" ob- served tio pressman. "They have only themselves to -isune," responded Mr. Rects. "all the tickets ha\e befcn sent out as usual, and Swansea should n.ot complain, as fully a third of the tickets have been placed at the disposal of the town. A hundred and twenty-five went to Cardiff. 250 to the Rhondda, and so on." "No 'corner' of any kind?" "Oh, dear nc; nothing of that sort." Mr. Rees, in further conversation, said that the demand for stand tickets had neen greater than on any other previous inter- mtitDnal, applications from England and Ireland being quite exceptional, aid that it was quite possible that another of the two shilling stands would have to be erected. "But the committee haven't decided yet," he concluded.

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