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ROJESTYENSKY'S HOLI- 1 DAY. Japan's Protest to France, England s Good Services Re- quested. Tokio, Wednesday Evening.—A war con- ference at Elder Statesmen and Ministers w held to-day at the residence of the Premier, Count liacsura, the proceedings, which were oi the utmost importance, last- ing u vi hours. In addition to tlis Premier, those present were the Marquis Ito, the Marquis Yania- gata, Count Matsukata, Count Inouye, Baron Komura (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Baron Yaoiarnoto (Minist.fr of Marine), and General Tcraoutchi (Minister for \Var). It is stated on what is believed to be re- liable authority that tha Japanese Govern- ment have addressed a protest to France in respect of the prolonged stay of Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet in Camranh Bay, but that as vet no reply has been received from the French Government.—Central News. "STILL AT KAMRANH BAY." < Renter's Special War Telegram.) Saigon, Thursday.—The Russian squadron is still at Kamranh Bay. Admiral do Jonquineres has taken every step to ensure neutrality. AWAITING THE THIRD SQUADRON. Tokio, Wednesday.—Accordii.g to infor- mation that has been gleaned and cabled here, there are indications that- the Russian Baltic Fleet proposes staying in Kamranh Bay antil May 7. It is further alleged that Admiral Rojest- vensky proposes providing diversion for his cruisers by setting them to overhaul mer- chantmen proceeding along the well-known trade route to the Formosa Channel. The transports acoompaning the Baltic Fleeû are reported to be plying to and fro between Kamranh Bay and Sa.igon, hoisting merchant flags to conceal their identity.— (Central News). BIG MOUNTED FORCES IN THE FIELD. St. Petersburg, Thursday.— A telegram from Chanchavadsi reports that a Russian patrol discovered 120 C versts (eighty miles) north-west of Kwancbentse a turning move- ment, which was bang carried out by two iorces, each of 3,000 Hunhuses, with several thousand regular Japanese cavalry, 22 guns, and thousands oi baggage carts guarded by Eunhtascs. "HEARTY CO-OPERATION OF ENGLAND EXPECTED." Tokio, Wednesday.—Matters have reached the inevitable crisis with reference to the prolonged and unwarrantable stay of the Baltic fleet at Kamranh Bay. The Japaneae are adopting the only course open to them, namely, vigorous action, and I a" formal protest has been delivered to the French Government, for which the hearty support of the British Government is ex- pected. Tbe incident is regarded as one purely covered by the alliance, but widespread hopes are expressed that the French Government will conform to what are regarded as the elementary principles of neutrality, a? other- wise tb-e situation to which there most be a time limit will become exceedingly grave. The Japanese fleet is ready to leave for Kamranh Bay .-( "Daily Telegraph.") I FRENCH PROMISE FULL INFORMA- TION. Paris, Thursday.—The Japanese note re- quested oertain information with regard to tho incident, and pointed out that the long stay in Kamranh Bay constituted a breach of neutrality, i M. Delcaste his answered courteously that the required information shall be given but t* at some time may elapse before a full in be furnished.—Central News. j

EOJPSTVENSKY CLEARED I OUT. I t Fra ice Bids Herself of an Un- I welcome Guest. .Friendly Intervention. Oantaal News Special Service.) Pan. Friday Morning.—As a result of tfce of Dr. Motouo, tho Japanese Am- ir, to the Foreign UiSce, Fraace has I •biiv o Jers to icdo-Chma for Admiral Ro- jest vensky's squadron to leave Kamranh iiaj. it is believed that by now the fleet iias quitted French territorial waters. Lafcec.—The Russian fleet still remains in Kamranh Bay, and M. Deleave is greatly concerned otj. account of its protracted stay. It is said that Admiral Rojestvensky has secretly trade it understood that he has no disposition at present to go into the open. ENGLAND'S HINT TO M. DELCASSE. (Central News Foreign Special.) Paris, Friday.—Ihe "Petit Parisien" learns from a good source that the Marquis I of Laasdcwne has sent an important de- spatch to M. Delcasse, the French Minister for Foreign Ai*airs, <a which the question cf the Far East is dealt with, aio particularly I that of I- China. Before the despatch was rent there was a consultation of English naval experts at the Admiralty. After the conference Lord Lansdowne made his communication to the Qnai d'Orsay. The "Petit Parisien" aA,,Is that the de- spatch followed upon an application from Ja-pa-n to the English Government. RUSSIANS READY FOR A RAID AGAIN. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Saturday.—Manifold reports are in circulation to the sheet that the Russians are concentrating in the vicinity of Poasiet Bay, and are planning to cross the Tumen and move southward into north-eastern Korea. Various and widely different timaU08 of the strength of the forces are fiven. It is doubted, however, whether the Rus- sians are seriously planning an aggressive move, and it is thought more likely they are simply making preparations for barring the way to Vladi vostock. REPORT OF THE MINISTER OF MARINE. Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Saturday.—The Minister of Marine Ms issued the following statement:- "Trustworthy witnesses who have made personal observations report m follows with regard to the Russian second squadron in Kamranh Bay:—Two cruisers, one of the Dimtri Donski clas.s, with thrae masts and two funnels, and the other with two masts and three funnels, have been seen cruising j outside tha harbour. "Two merchantmen, with four masts and one funnel, are anchored outride the north entrance to th ? harbour; while five vessels resembling Lai ileships are anchored inside, as are aL.o two oaitlesnips flying admirals' ¡ flags. I "Six wars hips arc anchored in single for- mation outside the southern entrance. "Thick srnok-a •was seen rising from inside] the harbour. i "Although the report- does not say so, it | believed that Admiral Rojestvensky using the bnrbour to clean his SIlips, take in coal, adjnsi his torpedoes, clean his guns, prcpara ammunition, and receive fresh supples." KEEPING VETERANS WITH THE COLOURS. (Pretas Association War Special.) I Tokio, Saturday.—An im^rial crdina n.:a naa been publiBlwd authoris^' the Minist r of War to retain im thr ranks of the terri- torial army the veterans whose terms of service would finally expire next month. The men rnay bo retained with the colour.5 as 'ong aa they &.re needed. The war department ir. largely employing I the territorial arroy for garrison duty.

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BALTIC FLEET AT SEA. 1 Russian Fleet Departs: Firing" Heard. Japan's Protest to France. Paris, Sunday Morning.—It ic reported that the Minister for Foreign Affairs has been officially advised of the departure of the Russian fleet from Kamranh Bay.— Central News. (Press Association Special Service.) Pans, Sunday —The "Temps" lublishes the fallowing telegram of to-day'^ date from Saigon, despatched at 10.40 a.m. :—■ "The entire Russian Beet left Kamranh Bay at noon yesterday. "A heavy cannonade has been heard off the bay, and it is supposed that there has Ixsen an engagement with the Japanese scouts. The Russian transports Kiel, Juniper, Gortcaakoff, and Ch. u are here." (Press Association Special Service.) baigoc, Sunday, 8 a.m.—No news has been received sinco yesterday from Karnranh Bay. Tlv natives are highly pleased at L) rise lI1 the price of provisions. It is stated that admiral Rojestvensky is 6offering from dysentery. His officers vad men are most confident. They expect the Third Baltic Squadron to arrive at any moment. No officer or sailor landed from the fleet in Kamranh Bay. JAPAN'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Tokio, Sunday.—An official communique dealing with the alleged infringement of French neutrality by Admiral Rojestvensky is issued t ;-dav. '11:2 statement shows that upon receipt of the news of the arrival of Admiral Rojestvensky at Kamranh Bay the French Government sent cabled .instructions to the Governor-General Tonquin in. structing him to see that the neutrality re- gulations were strict!v enforced. Subse- quently, in deference to the protest made by Japan, the Government again communi- cated with the Governor-General, instruct- ing him to request Admiral Rojestvensky to leave as soon as possible. The Governor replied that the instruc- tions had been carried out. The Frennch Government also asked Rus- sia. to instruct Admiral Rojestvensky to leave French waters. Russia agreed, and France was able to assure Japan that the necessary steps to ensure the strict obser- vance of neutrality had been taken. Satisfaction is expressed at the correct be- haviour of France, and I the movements of the Russian squadron are being toxiously watched to see that the French assurances I are fulfilled.—Central N^ws. (Press Association War Special.) WARSHIPS OFF THE PHILIPPINES. New York, Mcnday.—A despatch from Manila states that three waxships hav« been seen off Corregidor Island. They are supposed to be a. Japanese squad- ron under Admiral Naahima.

IN CHINESE WATERS. Baltic Fleet Reappears. Also tho Knotty Neutrality Ques- tion, (Press Association WTar Specials) Paris, Tuesday.—A telegram to the "Matin" from St. Petersburg, says: — Too General Staff of the Navy denied too r. rt. that there has been an engagement oetween the Russian and Japanese squad- rons. Id declares than on leaving Kamranh Bay, Admira.! Rojeetvensky, temporarily in- terrupting his route northwards, came back as far as Java or Boniso in order to meet Admiral NiebogatoS, who cannot be more than tirreo or four days sailing from him. The St. Petcn-bcrt; corneepoi- .ent of 'l»e "Ecbo de PariE." telegraphs The Admir- alty declares that it has no knowledge of the transference of sailors from the interned craisai Diana to the Orel, and that sach a I thing see:M impossible. A well-iiiformed authority state6 that Admiral NVbogatoff probably effected ?. junction wf»h Admiral Rojestvsneky y«v Admiral NVbogatoff probably effected p. junction wf»h Admiral Rojestvsneky ye,. terday or today (Monday). It is however impossible to obtain the least information on this subject from the Admiralty. At the Admiralty and the Ministry of j Foreign Aflairs, says a telegram from St. Petersburg to the Petit Parisien," the au- thonties dsclaTe they have no news of Ai. miral Rojestvensky and they know nothing of any navad battle in the offing cf Kamranh Bay. A despatch from Saigon, received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, states formally that rumcars as to the crew of the Diana having been roembarked by Admiral Ro- jestvensky are absolutely without founda- tion. DAMiGED JAP CRUISES IN TOW SIGHTED. (Press Association War Special). Teingtau (Kinochau), Tuesday.—The Ger- man cruiser Sperber, which has arrived here, reports that she sighted on the kZnd, in the Straits of Formosa, some oapane&e men-o'- war towing another one, which was badly damaged, in a nort-herly direction. RUSSIANS COALING AGAIN OFF HAINAN. Tokio, Monday.—The Governor of Hainan Island has wired to the Chinese Government that the Baltic fleet is taking coal in off the coast oi Hainan. The probability is that, owing to the feebleness of China, the neutrality question will be raised aeain.—"Daily Telegraph."

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Ystradg-ynlais Office Broken Into. The 'jfti'jo of the Crane Foundry, Ystrad- cyn13Ls. which Wongs to Mr. David Evans, was t,r"i,02n into on Thurehy night, and the <U fe, which weighed 4cwt., was carried behiaxl fhe buiidmg 50 yards away to an clj cinder tip, where it was found on Fri- day morning. The safe had fieen pierced at the side, and all the signs point to the burglars being skilled hands. They had gained entrance to the building by forcing the door. The safe routanifd valuable instruments, including a set of engineering tools (pre- sented to Mr. Evans recently in the States), ledgers, and a cheqm- book, but only a trifling sum of money. Had the robbery been effected on the previous night the loss in cash would have been considerable. No knowledge of the tbieves has yet been obtained.

GOOD FRIDAY. Observances in Swansea District Fine Weather: Services and Concerts. Swansea observed Good Friday in the cus- tomary way. First, we Htc the hot cross bun, the origin of which is even more ob- scure than its composition and process of manufacture. Large numbers of devout | Catholics attended St. Joseph's and St-. David's, many Church people celebrated the J occasion in 3. quiet and devotional manner. Dissenters, who are among those who "re- gard not the day" as being of unusual nanc- tity, tended to their gardens or did odd jobs about the bouse, and took the family for a walk in the afternoon. The weather was dehghtful, though chillv. The walks were to the country, Swansea's principal streets being almost deserted, and the few reiresn- rneut houses that kept open found it hardly worth while. Mumbles proved a popular resort, but no one stayed there long. Tn the evening there were many sacred concerts and meetings. 1 LANTERN AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH. At St. Mary's Parish Church, a very large congregation looked at a series of pictures by M. Tissot, illustrating events connected with the cracifisdon of our Lord, thrown from a lantern on to a screen which covered the whols of the chancel. The Vicar delivered ¡ an explanatory address. SELECTIONS FROM "THE MESSIAH." At Brunswick Weslevan. Chapel, which was filled, Miss Kirkman, Miss L. Kirkman, Mrs. J. F. Fricker, Messrs. W. Tanner, and Josiah Thomas, assisted by a well-trained choir of 70 voices, gave selections from 'The Messiah." Rev. H. Adams gave an address. During Part II., a cornet solo, "The Holy During Part II., a cornet solo, "The Holy City," was contributed by MT. Mullens. I RAILWAYMEV'S WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. The 16th annual tea and concert in aid of the Orphan Ftind of the Amalgamated Society of Rcilwav Servants drew a large number to the Albert Hall. Choruses were beautifully rendered by the Hafod Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mrs. Ben Thomas. Other contributors were Miss Alice M. Cave, Mrs. Ben Thomas, Messrs. Bee. Thomas, Ivor Walters, and Alf Thomas. Miss Hannah Evans. C.R.A.M., accompanied. The hall had been brilliantly decorated with plants orvl /1 riVkPTtT Mr ITcallkr. chairman, explained the workings of the Orphan Fund, and its workings of the Orphan Fund, and its beoo- fits to railwaymen's families. The fund, be said, was paying from 3s. to 7s. per week to a large number of families— £ 185 per week in all. SACRED CONCERT AT THE SWANSEA STAR. The sacred concert given by the members of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co. at the Star Theatre, Swansea, on Good Friday was well attended, end proved a euceeee in every ■way. The programme embraced jubilee choruses, duets, quartettes, solos, and reel- tations. Mr. Hymaai Jones accompanied. SALUTING TFE CRUCIFIX AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES. Most solemn of all the local religious cele- brations of Good Friday were the services brations of Good Friday were the services at the Roman Catholic Churches. At St. Joseph's, Gveenhill, Father Sweetrnan, of Downside Monastery,. Bath, assisted by I Father Jsrorne Tannic!iffe celebrated moes. The meet 6acred portion of the eervice 1 was the kissing of the crucifix by the 4n- 1 tir,?> congregation in single fil^, which was J held by Fathers Fitzgerald and Hsrnr;gton, 1 J during which solemn period the choir, tin- j accompanied by organ, sang the "Stabat Mater." Kev. Dr. Harrington delivered r. sermon from the text: "My soul is sorrowful ever. unto death." He indicated how apathetic from the text: "My soul is sorrowful ever. unto death." He indicated how apathetic j mankind was to the great truth of Christ's eacrifice and the inability to realise what the tragedy of Calvary really meant. 'They did it unknowingly; it wag, "Father, for- give tbem, for they know not what they do!" In the afternoon at St. David's there was a special service, and at St. Joseph's at seven o'clock the "Stations of the Cross" were celebrated. The congregations a,t Greenhill were the largest- ever known, on Good Friday. FLEET-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ) A very successful tea meeting was held at Fleet-street Congregational Church, Swan- sea, at which about 150 sat down. This was followed by the rendering of a sacred nant-ata, "Under the Palms," by the Church Choir, assisted by Miss Chegwid- den and Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Cole and Mr.. Praten, soloists; and Miss Morris accom- panied and Mr. T. Powell conducted. The entertainment was highly enjoyable. HOLIDAY SCENES AT THE MUMBLES. At the Mumbles thero was the customary blend of holiday-making and special church services at All Saints and elsewhere. Throngs covered tho beach, patronising Messrs. Studt's gondolas and roundabouts, or wending their way to Bracelet, to find this time the well-known refreshment sheds and shanties mining. The trains were packed, and tho pier reaped its usual bar- vest of customers. The weather was brignt, and on the whole quit** suitable for those who sought recreation in the open air. SACRED CONCERT AT YSTALYFERA. At Ystalyfera, besides the usual services at St. David's and Holy Trinity, and at some of the chapels, at the Wern Chapel, the annual concert in aid of the Orphan Fund of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- vants was held. The concert was a sacred one, and Mr. W. D. Clee, A.L.C.M., acted as aceonipanv?t. Other artistes who took part were: Koprano, Miss Sarah Gwen Da- vies contralto, Miss Nellie Dummer tenor, Mr. Trevor Evans, and baritone, Mr. Wm. Davits. Another participant was Miss Clee. EISTEDDFOD AT SARDIS, WAUN- ARLWYDD. Sardiis, Waunar^wydd, held a. most suc- cessful eistecdlod on Good Friday. Mr. Timothy M. Jones (Swansea) presided. The following is T a complete lift of the winners:—Boys' solo: 1, Howard Davies, Llanelly; 2. Glyn Jones, Dunvant. Child- ren's recitation: 1, Howard Davies, Llan- eily; 2. divided Ijetwoen David John, Watma lvvV4:.1d, and Anuie Manning, Gower- ton. Girls' solo: 1, Edith Thomas, Gen- dros 2, Lizzie A. Griffiths, WauAarlwydd. Children's pianoforte oolo: 1, Gwladjns May Davies, Waunarlwydd 2, divided between M. A. Bowen n.ncl ary Evans, Wa-unar- lwvdd. Open solo Mr. David Bodyoombe, Pontardawe. E /;ay: Mr. Joan Phillips ("Trcforfa-b"), Morriston. Contralto solo: Divided between. Misses Sarah Jones, L'wyn- hendy, and TiTiie Bodycorr.be, Pontardawe. Soprano solo: Miss S. A. Jenreys, Loughor. Violin solo: Mr. Harry D. Thomas, Llan- elly. Tenor solo: Mr. Ivor James, Celn- r golau, Gowerton. Recitation: Miss M. E. Davies, Morri^-toii Bass solo: Mr. Evaai ) Thoe. Jones, Treorkv. Male duet: Messrs. ¡ Ivor James (Gowerton) and Dan Thomas (Peticlawdd). Piece for mixeri voice parties Gorseinon Party, under Mr. H. Williams. The conductor and literary adjudicator was Mr. Daniel Thomas, Pabellwyson, Cwm. bwrla; musical adjudicator, Mr. Roderick Williams: accompanist-, Mics M. A. Jo.ues ("Megaji GIantawe"); treasurer, Air. Samuel Thomas, and secretary, Mr. John Jones. In the evening a- grand concert was held. EXCITING RESCUE ON PORTHCAWL BEACH. A plucky rescue was effected near Porth- rawl Esplanade on Good Friday. Mis* Norah Hornby, daughter of a well- known Newport soucitor, g 0t tur rounded by the tide whilst playing on the rocks, and a young man whose name is uu- kanown2 and -hose identity Mr. Hornby would like to ascertain, entered the water and effected his rescue aaiklst applause from the onlookers. STAINER'S WORK AT MORRISTON. The choir of St.. David's Church, .Morris- ton, gave Stainer's "Crucifixion" on Good Friday evening. The solos wore taken by Messrs. lid ward Davie6, of Carl Rcsa fame, and Llewelyn Bowan. Swansea, who were joined in the quartette by Master Aneurin Morris, of St. Peter'3 Church, Eaton-square, London, and Miss Rose Samuel, Morriston. I' The minor solos were taken by Messrs. G. Liddioott and Tally Jonas. The choir was trained and the performance was under tbe direction of Mr. T. D. Jones, the organist and choirmaster. GOOD FRIDAY AT PONTARDULAIS. The works at Pontardulais were kept going, with the exception of the "Cambria," where a breakage necessitated a stoppage. Soecial services were held at the churches, and at most of the chapels. In the evening a performance of "The Gipey Queen" was given by Capel Newydd Choir (conductor, Mr. Elmzer Davies) at the Public Hall. A cricket match was played between Poutar ciulais Thursdays and Hendy, and this re suited in an easy win for toe Thurrdays. "JACOB AND ESAU" AT CWMBWRLA. 1- At Libajuts Baptist Chapel, Cwmbwrla., Swansea, on Good Friday evening, a grand concert was given, in which the sacred can- tata, Jacob arid Esau." was performed by the Band rf Hope Choir. Mr. Tom Thomas held the baton. The leading drtisfes were Misi L. Knight and Miss Annie Roberts, and Messns. Abraham Perrins and Evan S. Evans. The accompanists were: Piano, Miss A. L. Thomas, and organ, Miss R. WTil- iiams. The usual votes of thanks were ten- dered, on the proposition ot the Rev. E. Hermas Evans (pastor), seconded by the Rev. •T. H. Searle. As a finale, "The Glory Song" was :mng by Mr. Evan S. Evans. Mr. Dd. Thomas, David-street^ was the secretary. In the miscellaneous part, which preceded the canta-ta, Miss L. Knight rendered "Tlie Holy City" in exquisite style, and Miss A. L. Thomas, C.R.A.M., and Master Freddy An- thony gave an excellent pianoforte dtie^tt HOW THE DAY WAS SPENT AT NEATH There were numerous at-tractions at Nea.th on Good Friday. In the morning a model yacht race took place at Neath Abbey, and the attendance suggests tha.t progress is ?cing made by the promoters of this interest- ing branch of spor- In the afternoon a good holiday crowd witnessed the game be- tween Briton Ferry and Neath, while there tween Briton Ferry and Neath, while there were singing festivals at Bethania and Bethlehem Green. The proceedLags at tlie latter place were presided over by Mr. R. Wyn Jones, and the Revs. R. Howells and Bethlehem Green. The proceedLags at the latter place were presided over by Mr. R. Wyn Jones, and the Revs. R. Howells and B. T. 1.ones. Meeers. W. J. Davies and R. Williams accompanied, an<l Mr. Philip Thomas conducted. A.s usual, two dinners were held in connection with railway em- ployes, one at the Glamorgan Hotel, and the other at the "BItre Bell." Both were well I attended. A monstre tea in connection with the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- vants was also held at the Theatre Royal. Among the other attractions was a tea and sale of work in connection with Gnoil-road English Congregational Chapel. STAINER'S "CRUCIFIXION" AT CADOXTON. On Thursday evening Cadoxton Church Choir gave an excellent rendering of Sir John Stainer's "Crucifixion." Rev. D. Thoma.s undertook the training of the choir, a.nd it was gratifying to the reverend gentleman to know that the whol-c of the con-gregatton were highly pleased. The magnificent chor- uses 01 'tbe "Procession to Calvary" and the Appeal to the Crucified" weTC executed i throughout in splendid style. The tenor 160100 were undertaken by Mr. Ivor Jenkins, of Port Talbot; Mr. D.' H. Davi-es was the ba^io, and the organist for tho occasion was Mr. F. R. Seaton, of St. Theodore's, Port Talbot. FABIAN'S BAY ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD. The ooventh annual chair eisteddfod of Fabian'a Bay Congregational Church. St. 1 homos, wa& heki on Good Friday. The ad- judicators vere Music, Mr. John Walters literature, Mr. A. M. Morgan; prize bags, Mrs. Morris and Miss F. Jones; conductor, Kev. J. Matthews, and t-he accompanist Mks Lilian M. Jenkins, Cert. R.A.M., C.T.C.L. I There was a gratifying a/ttendanoe through- out. AFTERNOON MEETING. rhe awards we<re:— Pianoforte solo: 1, Gladys M. Davies, WMnaHwydd 2, Amy Howeus, St. Thomas. &,10 (boys and girls under 9): 1, Ruth Workman; 2, Arthur Workman. Recitation (bcyis and girls under 10): 1, Ruth Workman; 2, Sarah V. Jones. Du.ct,t: 1, Lewis Hart and Maggie Cox 2, Ettie Cox aad Arthur Conway. Pianoforte solo^,(under 14): 1, Fay Staoey, S^va.nsea; 2, Gladys Davies, Waunarlwydd. Solo (girls under 12): 1, Flossie Beynon.; 2, Sai-ah V. Jonas; 3, Beat-rios Cox. Recitation (boys and girls under 16): 1, Emrys Lc»wis, Swan- sea; 2, Fl-oaeie Beynon. Sr>]o (boys under 12): 1, T. J. Davies, Llansamlot; 2, Arthur Conway, Manselton. Prize bags- 1, Miss Bourne; 2, Miss Waters. Solo (boys and girls under 14): 1, Lewis Hart; 2, T. J. Davies, Llansamlet. Champion solo (bovs and girls under 16) 1, Miss Edith Jones, Landore (silver cirp); 2, I^ewis Hart, Swan- sea. I I N G AWARDS. Open pianoforte solo .-Stanley Cwen, Swan- sea. Soprano solo :• 1, Miss Lizzie Bcwen, Swansea; 2, Miss Beatie Bennett-, Swan. sea. Champion recitation: Mr. William Phillips, Morriston. Baritone solo Mr. Wr. J. Samuel, St. Thomas. Tenor solo: 1, J. W. Jones, Man.K'lt-on 2, T. J. Francis, Mor- riston. Open champion solo: 1, Miss AJice Cove, Treorky; 2, Mr. W. J. Samuel, St.. Thomas. Great interest was manifested in the ju venile choir test. "Spring is here." for which a first prize of E4 and a. chair, second e.1 1N, was given. The winners were Pwll Cwm United, vrhcee conductress was only 16 years old. Second prize fell to Henrietta. The energetic secretary was Mr. J. Alex- acder Matthews, Fabian House, and the trea- ismper, Mr. Arthur Griffiths, Ysgol-street. JEWISH PASSOVER FEAST AT SWANSEA. Since Wednesday the Jows of Swansea have been holding Passover celebrations, the Feast ofvLiberation, and on Thursday and Friday special services were held at the synagogue, Revs. Fyne and Miron officiating. The "foreign" ccngr<*jation6 held their cele- brations at their Pnooe of Wales head- quarters. During this period, which ends next THUTS- day, m-o teas—thin, ro*ind cakes of un- leavened Sour—are eaten.

—. St. Mary's Communion Plate. The handsome solid silver communion ser- vice which has been presented "for the uise of communicants in St. Mary's Parish, Swansea," and which will be used for the first time on Easte^ Sunday, was the gift of Mr. W. Bachelar (Messrs. Waltens and Bachelar). The service consists of the flagon, chalice, paten and plate.

Llanelly Doctor's Sudden End. The death took pla vj suddenly on Wednes- day night of Dr. J. Jenkin Lloyd, Llanelly. Deceased had attended the Chamber of Com- merce m the evening, and was taken ill at bis home, in Murray street, where his wife was also lying indisposed. Dr. Edgar Davies and Dr. Sam Williams were called in, and they found that Dr. Lloyd had suc- cumbed to an attack of apoplexy. He was about 52 yeais of age, a native of the town, and son of the late Mr.ohn Lloyd, builder and landlord of the Cam- brian Hotel. In 1880 Dr. Lloyd obtained his degrees of L.R.C.P. (Edinburgh), and L.S.A. (London University). He married the sister of County Councillor J. Llovd, P*oybank, Carmarthen. I

Llanelly Child's Terrible Death. While a Pencoed colliery train was pass- ing over the weighbridge near New Dock- road, Llanelly, on Friday night an infant son of John Llewelyn Jones, of Stanley- street, crept under the wagons to reach home during a temporary standstill of the train. The train, however, re-started and knocked the child down,the wheels of several wagons passing over his head. Death was instantaneous. VERDICT, "ACCIDENTAL DEATH." An inquest was held on Saturday morning at St. David's, New Dock, Llanelly, respect- ing the death of William Rowland Jones, the three-year-old son of John L. Jones, Stanley-street. The Coroner, Mr. W. Buckley Roderick, explained that the deceased wa."t killed on Thursday evening on the crossing of Messrs. Nevili, Druce and Co. The child attempted to cross the line under tho trucks when the traine, was suddenly set- in motion and the dece?i^ed killed instantaneously. After hearing a witness, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

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r EASTERTIDE. Swansea's Holiday: Cool Weather Easter Sunday at Swansea proved to bsj a day of crisp sunnniess, and only in the evening did the air turn cold, and tne clouds lower. Afternoon and morning saw a steady How of townspeople to the Mumbles, where Hanney s crack band was discoursing sweet music to an attendauce which was m itself au excellent send-off for the season. All the Gower roads cyclists and motorists flitted the whole day long. arid pedestrians pottered cheerfully about in the green coun- try lanes, fresh with the dew of April showers. The new trams were exceedingly well patronised in town, particularly the Sketty and BrynnUll sections. Special ser- vices were held at most of the churches and ¡ chapels, and were well patronised. Monday dawned brilliantly fine, a cool breeze waiting on a genial sun. Tho chief attraction was the concluding match of Swansea's truly brilliant season, at St. Helen's ground, where Belfast Collegians had a final attempt on the magnificent re- cord. Special matinees were announced at all the theatres,, at the Mumbl's the splendid band of the 1st R.G.V.A.. was booked to play afternoon and evening en the pier. Arrangements were made on every section of the tramways, particularly on the new lines t.c. cope with a big rush of jpassengers. Meantime, all eyes on the weather! "GYMAN FA GANU" AT ALLTWEN. A successful cymanf-i garni was held at Alitwen Chapel, Pontardawe. Mr. James Hinkin, Revs. M. Jenkins-. Rhos, and Roes weie presidents. The chapel ."3.5 crowded and the singing excellent. Mr. Meudwy Davies, Llanelly, conducted. ALL THE WINNERS FROM WAUNAR- LW'Yra The winners at an eisteddfod held a.t Sar- dis Chapel, Waunarlwydd, on Good Friday, were :—Juveniles, Howard Davies, Llanelly Glyn Jones, Dunvant; Annie Manning, Gowerton; David John, Waunarlwydd; Edith Thomas, Gendros; L. A. Griffiths, Gwladys M. Da vies, M. A. Bowen, and Mary Evans, Waunarlwydd. Adults, Messrs. D. Bodycombe, Pontardawe; John Phillips, Morriston; Harry D. Thomas, Llanelly; Ivor James, Gcwerton; Evan T. Joi*3b?i Troorky; and Dan Thomas, Pen- clawdu; Misses S. A. Jeffreys, Loughor; Sarah Jones, Llwynhendy; Titlie Body- combe, Pontardawe; and M. E. Davies, Morriston. The Gorieinon Mixed Voice Party won the chief prize. Mr. Timothy M. Jones, solicitor, presided, the adjudicit- ers being Mr. Roderick Williams, Cardiff, and Mr. Daniel Thomas, Cwmbwrla, Swan- sea. In the evening a grand concert was held, Mr. J. H. Jones presiding. The ar- tistes were Miss Theresa Tidball, Cardiff; Miss vYinnh Stephens, Llanstephan; Mr. William Lewis, Fforcstfach Mr. John Ste- phcifc?, Swansea Mr. Dai Williams, Morris- j ten and Mias M. A. Jones (Megan Glan- tawe), Swansea. EISTEDDFODIC FESTIVAL AT BURRY PORT. A grand eisteddfod was held at Burry Port on Saturday under the auspices of Her- mon Chapel, Pembrey. The chair was occu- pied by Mr. Cyril S. Jones, Kilyrnaenllwyd, I Llanelly. The adjudicators were :—Musi. Proteesor^W. ]gt Nield, Llanelly, and Mr. Gwiiyw Evan-j, A.C., Peaibrey; and recita- tions, Mr. Djjjj Matthews, Pontardulais. Mr. Richard Jones, Pembrey, was treasurer, and Mr. Maurice Evans secretary. The re- suits were as follow:—Solos for children lender 16, Miss Lily Jones, Thomas-street, Llanelly recitation for children, Master John ^'iliiame, Richard-street, Llanelly; pianoforte solo, "Sonata in G," Miss G. Thomas, Manselton, Swansea; champion solo for children under 16 years of age, Miss Maggie Davies, James-street, Llanelly "on- tralto sclo, divided between Muss Sarah Davies, Llanelly, and Miss Sarah Jones, Llyuhendy; soprano sok, Miss M. A. I'hil- lips, Burry porf- tenor solo, "Yr Hen Gerd- dor," "W. J. R. Llanelly; baritone solo, "YTr Omest," divided between Mr. J. Jones, Llaaidly, and Mr. J. Brython Williams, Pembrey; recitation for adults, di vided be- tween Mr. William and Mr. David Owen, Llanelly^; chantpion solo, Mr. William Lewis, Eforestfa^h, Swansea. The hall was crowded. r |

I SWANSEA MYSTERY SOLVED, j I Missing Girl's Fate: Corpse Re- covered, About half-past- eight on Sunday morning, i/ock-gatenian Thos. Williams observed a peculiar-looking object floating in the water in the corner of the North Dock, near Pad- ley's Wharf. He a.t once acquainted the dock police, and, together with Constables Donaher and Smith, succeeded in landing the decomposed body of a female. The corpse answered to the description cir- culated of the micsing girl Evans, who left her lodgings in St. Helen's-road, Swansea, throe- weelcs ago, and was employed at a local laundry near by. The body was in an advanced state Oi de- composition, and was removed to the Swan- sea mortuary by Dock-eonstablcs Smith and Donaher, there to await the formal enquiry. The circumstances of her sudden departure from heme will be clear in the memory of our readers. On the Monday evening of her disappearance she left her lodgings telling her landlady, Mrs Davies, that Sr.00 was going to take her hut to be trimmc-u at a Mrs. Punuings. She was seen in the company of a young lady companion later a the even- ing, and the last. that was seen of her alive v/as on the New Cut Bridge,St. Thome J. There is said to have been seme liWo differ- ence between her and her relations, who re- side at Port Tennant-road, St. Thomas, and the deceased took lodgings in St. Helen's- avenue, where she had been living for over three months. She was known to have had a sweetheart, hut the engagement was ab- eoiutely broken off, and she was known to have been, despondent thereby. On the Sun- day previous to Her leaving home for the last time, she did not eat her Sunday dinner, and was morose and low-spirited. She re- vived a little on Monday, a.nd appeared her- self again. An unusual thing she did was to leave her room (a frent -00m) unlocked when she left the house, and all her little trinkets, including a watch and chain, purse and money were left on the table, a cireum- stance that at the time aroused the gravest fears in the minds of her relatives and friends. All who knew her spoke of her as being of pleasant disposition. She. had been em- ployed at the Baths for about three years, and a sister, Teresa, alao worked at that place. 1)1rs. Evans, the mother, who has been greatly distressed over her daughter's ab- sence, wtus early informed of the gruesome discovery, and she is overcome with grief. RELATIVE'S STRANGE DREAM. A strange story is told in connection with the discovery, ft is stated that a relative of the unfortunate girl dreamt on Sunday she saw ner body in one of the docks. So vivid an impression had the vision en him that he wandered rund the docks, halt- ing at the North Dock. He saw nothing, so the story goes, but said to himself, "f will wait a few minutes longer. In those few minutes the body came to light.

Conciliation Board Flouted. A meeting of the Amman-Duiuis district (which comprises all th- tinworks from Erynamman to Llangonnech) was held at Garnant, Mr. Levi T. Pees (PontazduJais) presiding, when the following resolution v.as passed: -— "That wo take a fortnight's holiday in the early part of Jriy, whether the Conciliation Board will concede it or not."

INVINCIBLE 'ALL WHITES." l Retrospect of a Record Season* (By "Felix.") At. las', have tho brilliant efforts ot the A 'i Whites bosci rewarded with the d'itStrao- tio-n of going through, a. »f-a»on without sus- taining a defeat. For some sevem yea-rs tfiey have occupied t.he proud position of bang the Welsh champions, and on many ocea- wori3 have they experienced the hardest of luck in not emerging at the close of the iootbaJI setiKon ,iiu undefea/ted side. theirs is a record which will oofcnpare most, favourably with tha.t obtained by any other flrst-olass club in the four eountries, or, as a. matter of fact, in the whole world,. To Clocount fc-T the pronounced suoceas is not far to feck. As a fifteen, it is very much doubted whether the pronounced cordiality which exists between them is equalled in any other organisation. No matter whaft- the trouble i8, they thoroughly understand each other, and have often been refrmre>d to M a "happy family." Consequently, when they go upon the field to fulfil a fixture, it is entered upon with the unanimous know- ledge that all will do their best to emerge from the wicounter successfully, acid un- cpubt~d:ly this must, be the secret of their recent achievements. Again, it must be brought to notice that ill Frank Gordon, who first pla.yed for Swansea in the season of 1893-4, they have been most fortunate as regards its captain. During his long eonneo- tion with the club he has played most con- sisKectiy, and whet.her the All Whites were in peculiar straits or in the asccmdairt. Got- don was ever tiio same vcrsi^i>ilo jwni reli3.ble player. Truly, his career has been one of triumphs, and his ability as a. capt?,in and player is only equalled by his modesty. It waa the fervent wi?h oÆ his hosts of admirers that it would be a fitting reward to his ex- cellent record were he given his i ntaro^fteotigA cap against Ireland in March laett He thoroughly dceorvod the Iiohout, but gfrea- di3appointment was expressed whem it was teamed that his chims had been over- looked in favour of another player who had not participated in receart football matches. Gordon's efforts ha.ve been greatly 'Appre- ciated by all with whom he hss come ra contact with, and to lead such a wonderful fifteen as that which represented the All Whites during the past season, and aftara snch high distinction, must indeed be a source of gratification to him. Then atfain, the vice-captain, Dan Reee. is rightly acknowledged to be one of the cleverest of the Welsh three-quarters play- ing to-day. He has partnered his ca.P'tam in the centre practically all through the matches, and although his display in the earlier games was not up to his usual high standard, he ra.pidiy improved, and a.t the conclusion was at the top of his form. He is decidedly popular with his confreres, a general favourite with the public, and a more skilful player it would be extremely difficult to disooT-er. Here, then, we have the pivot of the three- quarter lino. Unfoptiuiately, it was not possible, owing to injuriee, to play the same four week after week. Trew and Ar- nold are past-masters in the game, but the latter'3 accident when playing against New- port, on December 10th, was of snch a char- actor as to his football career for some time to come, if not altogether. It was a most regrettable occurrence, but for- tunately for the All Whites, the services of Jowett, who had been sojourning in Aus- tralia with the British Rugby pa.rty during the preceding summer, were available. Ar. nold's loss was a great one, as the little main ha.d bee'ime thoroughly acquainted with the All Whites' methods, and it was rightly con- sidered that his position would be an ex- tremely difficult one to adequately fill. In addition to Jowett, another moat promising three-quarter was found, in Jim Davies, who made his first for the pre- mier club against Neath on December 171.ih This player, however, sustained an injury to hie knee, which once more placed the All Whites' third line'in a queer predicament, and George Davies wae requisitioned from full-back Dick Jones and Owen, who had .1 played together for so long in the haJf-ba^.k position, a.nd have made euClh a ruume for themselves by their extraordinary clever- ness, are to h? oodgraitulaied upon the ex- hibitions given up to t.ho time of the for- mer's accident to his knee received in the Newport match which should have been piayed in the Uskside town. but was trame- ifirroci to bwatieaa in coawequenos of the frost-bound corJdi:h«n on January 28th. His absence from the teldi was a great, blow to the Bwajisea MtpportieTS. ana there is no question but that his brilliant services have beea missed TTew was calt-xl upon to fill t.ho vacancy, aT.d sabsequen.ly Lewis Jen- lcine, who had been assist:Tisi Neath, acted. lLS Ovrea & partner, and right well has he acquitted himself under the circumstanoes. As ai- iuside half Owen has no superior. No matter what the opposition may be oomposed of, he is in no way daunted. To ÙJjs most versatile player the All Whites fcava to accord a great deal of its praise for the high position wnioh tho club ooenpiee to-day. fie has yet to meet his superior. The Swansea forwards played with a. level- he:uled briiliaiicy which has earned for them the title of the cleverest pack playing. In com trolling the ball in the scrummage it would indeed be h<ird to surpass them, and in opening out the game one would ha.ve to so far to find their level. Joseph, Aubrey Smith, "Port Ten- xuuit" Davies, F. Soriue, W. Par- jjoXt Mumbles" Davies, H. Hunt, W. Cole. and n. J. Thomas deserved the high encomiums which have been writ- ten atyjut them. Hunt has come on wondter- fniiy wen, and as all the other members of the front rank are so well known, it would be somewhat superfluous to ro-ohron- "iole tlheir exceiltint abilities. In George Davies the All Whites were fortunate in having a full-ba«k of ouch calibre. His po-foi-mano05 have "been of the very best. a.nd hiis obtained for him the distinction of the Principality as a- three- quarter and custodic.n. During the time that he was depuUz!ng at three-quarter, Jack Bancroft, a brother of the famous "W. J. performed at full-back, and ren- clered such an excellent account of himself as to instil confidence into his club-mates. He has excellent, kicking abilities, andi owing to his having youth on his side, he should develop into a really first-class footballer. The All Whites opened their 1904-5 season a.t St. He'en's on September 17th with tho annual match against a fifteen seleoted from the Bwaneca and District League. The Lat- tor tieam, altfhough representative, was hrrdly up to }¡U; usual strength, amd Swan- euifored thrboigh absenteeism, being minus Parker, Joseph., Syi. Bovan., Jowett. a.nd Trew, trials being given to Ha/rry Hunt and Henry in the pacx, me three-quo<rter line on thte oooaalOll being Lockman, Reee, Gonkm, and Arnold, with Owen aad Jones at half-back- As was only to be expected, the visiters offered but a poor resistance to the hoino-rs' attack, and retired soundly beaten. The match against Bridgsnd on the foi- iowiKg Saturday provided the Ail Whites with a. fright, the visitors giving a wonder- ful show, although it must be bonje in mind that "weTe without tbe services of Arnolds Trew, Owen, a.nd Jones, who were playing for Glamorgan at Cork against the South of Ireland. lyoftkmaai went fall-back, Gordon, lleEe. George Davies and Lancey forn>c;d the thi-ee-quarter line, whilst Rhys itees and r-ewa Jenkins deputized at hail. George Davies wae the bright particular star, nod the bouts of passing which led to his scoring two tries in the second half were worthy of tlbe highest traditions of the toee.m., Neath were the nert visitors to St. Helen's ground, the All Whites' back division onoe more undorgoing: aitorStions, George Davies bedng at back, with Arnold, Gortfcra, Trew. and i.-anccv; ^'f13 and Jones orooe more manipulating at half-back. Neath were de- oid'dly outclassed from s-uart to flniah, (Jeo. Davies Kicking six goals, some from diffi- cult angles, cut of < ight attempts. Tlie AH tThitee fulfilled its first fixture away on Octobor 8th, when they journeyed to Gloucester to meet the Citizens, and after a most amazing game, just managed to get the best of matters, notwithstanding the tact that Swansea piaoed its strongest pos- sible fifteen in the field, with the exception of W. Joseph, who had. not started playing. Llanelly were next visited, the occasion being the opening ot the new Stradey Gvcund Swansea- to^.k a strong side down, which included W Joseph for the first time. but Serine was a.beent, Henry, of the Seconds, taking his place. The All Whites proved themselves decidedly the better aide, and dispLayed. a great improvement on their form against Gloucester, in fact, they appeared to be as strong as wer in every tijsprajrtment, and ran out winners by 11 points to nil, Dan Sees scoring three tries primarily through the marvellous efforts of Dick Jones, who quite distinguished himself. Oardiff oame to Swansea, and as both sidee presented unbeaten records, tromendoue in- tersest was aroused. G-abe 1113Ae his first appearance since his visit to the Antipodes, a.nd partnered Dr. Timms in the centre, with Percy Bush as outside half. Serine re- appeared in the All Whites' forwards, but Owen was unable to play, and Jones played inside half to Trew. Jowett taking the lat- tar's place on the wing. There was no douhit about the genuineness of Swansea's vio tory by eight points, which was attribut- able :0 the fact t.na" they kspt. attacking I with full knowledge of one another's move- nmntlS. The All Whites' forwards played ad- I mirably, whilst Tmw stood out as the shin- ing light of the bac-ks. Aberavon were easily beatof"1. although the All Vfhit<>-3 w'tf) somewhat badly represented. On the firfct Saturday in November Swaln- sea met Newport, on the UsksidÐI'S' ground, for the hrst time in the season. Llewellyn and Charlie ).ewis were absent from the home sido, and Serine stood down for "Mum- bles" J)a.viu: The game resulted in a bril- liant win for the All Whites. lu this match a regretta.ble incident ocourreds, George Boots being ordered off the field by referee Mr. Evan John. Another oouple of stiff struggles ha.d to be overcome on foreign soil, viz., Devon port Albion aud Pi.yrn.outh. Swansea journeyed South minus Smith aud He van, but after a terrific struggle the ga.me ended in a draw of one try each, Gordon doing the needful. On the following Mondgiy, November 14th, Plymouth wore met, Jowett taking Arnold's plaoe on the wing. Swansea won hand- somely. Leicester were at St. Helen's on Novem- ber 19th, but ware poorly represented, yet they ra-u the All Whites to a. goal and a. I try to a goal. A peculiar incident occurred in this match One of the Leicester mem dived into the scrum on the Swansea line and touched the ball down. but,the referee, Mr. J. Games, disallowed the appeal. The matter was subsequeatt-ly reported to th.e Union, amd ter's claim was upheld, and it was decided that the mxtcli should count as a dra/w..Tow-ott aigaiu took Arnold's w^i' r^e latter assisting the Jjondcn weigh, whilst Serine and Parker were absent iroin the Swansea side. It was an exceed- ingly dun game. Harry Hunt crossed with an unconverted try, aaid Dan Rees just be- lore half-time scoreci, George Davies con- verting. This was all Swansea's score, i.eicetiter gaining a oonYerte-d try close on time. On November 26th Swansea made that memorable fruitless journey to Cardiff, only to find that play wae quite impossible, the bcine frost-bound. On December 3rd the Welsh Football Union mt game W<.16 Piayed at Neath. The following Saturday the first return 1 .atcn at Swansea wras played by Newport, e odwn for Serine, and Arnold re- appea^ied. instead of Jowett, In this game Arnold, just before half-time, met with an injury to his leg on being tackled that kept him from the field. Swansea won by three i-ries to one, Dick Jonts. Dan Rees, and Gordon scoring unconverted tries. Jiia Davies played his first game for Swan- sea. against Neath on December 17th, and Paddison also took part, Gordon standing down through a family bereavement, and Lockman performed at fult-ba-sk. George Davies being unwell. A surprisingly good light was put. up in the first half. nottiing being scored, but Swansea's combination again averted itself before the flniah. 'ihe Christmas holiday fixtures against the Watsoniaus. Jeu Foreat. and Pontypridd stsvi the All Whites register 68 points to their opponents nil, and later Abexavcn were soundly thrashed. Thie first match of 1905 was that against Bristol, who were shockingly boaten, in fact ihe All Whites' scoring was getting monot- onous. Llanelly, Newport, and Cardiff were all disposed of, and it now began to dawn upon the All Whites that they would have some trouble to overcome Leicester on the Old Miiford-road ground on February 28th. 'ihis proved to j?e ihe case, no score being re- corded, but Swansea lost the services of Trew, and this is saying a lot. Coventry were easily outplayed. Devonwrt Albion were easily outplayed. Devonwrt Albion visited St Helen's on February 2ith, and undoubtedly Sn.va.neea, played oue of its greatest grimes of the season, and their win was a really meritorious cae. Newport, Neath, aad Paris provided excellent sport, as a.t this period the All Whites were going great guns Gloucester put up a real good' tuæle. and were only defeated by 8. dropped ffoftl by George Da-viea 'ifce remaining fix- lures, with tine possible exoeptiou of the Barbarians, did not cause much anxiety in the mindu of the Swansea players, and as they have successfully emerged from them all, they must rigbtl-y be called the oham- pions. There is no d-enying the solidity of Swansea's record, as it has not been de- feated since December 1905, and have only lost 13 matches out of 214 placed It is stated tnat George Davies, whilst playing for Swansea, has scored over 529 points, Trew 36O, Dan Rees 540, Gordon 470, end Jowett 310, the. the three-quarters having totalled over &,5CO points between them. Swansea's record is sus followsPlayed, 32; won. 2B; loet, 0; drawn, 4. Date. Opponents. Se re for. Su'r-o ag*t G.T. Pa. G 1 Ps. Sept. 17-District League. 4 6 38 0 0 0 Stept. 24—Bridgend 4 2 20 6 0 14 Oct. 1—Neath 6 2 25 0 0 0 Got. &-lHcmOOfrter 0 1 3 0 0 0 Oct. 15—Lianoily 1 2 31 0 0 0 Oct. 2Z—Cardiff .20 8 0 0 0 Oct 29—Abera-von 2 2 14 0 0 0 Nov. 5—Newport 0 4 12 0 0 0 Nov. lZ—I)ev<Hipt)trt Albion 0 1 o 013 Nov. 14—Plymouth 3 2 21 1 0 5 Nov. 1^—l^>ice«ter 1 1 a 10 5 Nov. 26—Oardiff—not played. Nov. 1^—l^>ice«ter 1 1 a 10 5 Nov. 26—Oardiff—not played. Dec. 10—Newport 0 3 9 0 1 3 Dec. 17— iNeat-h 3 0 j5 0 0 0 Deo. 24— vVatsoniadis 2 5 25 0 0 0 I>J<s. 26—Jed Forest 4 3 27 0 C 0 Dec. 31— Aheravon 2 li Ib 0 0 0 Dee. Z7-P0nt.ypridd 1 6 2J 0 13 1905. Jan. 7-Bristol 7 4 47 013 Jac. 21—Llanelly 3 3 2A 5 0 0 Jan. 28— Newport 0 2 6 0 0 0 Feb. 11—Oardiff 2 2 16 0 1 3 Feb. 18— fjeicester tt 0 0 POO Feb. 2C-(Jovent.ry 4 5 34 0 0 0 Feb. 25—Devon port A 1 2 11 0 0 0 March 4—Newport 2 0 7 0 0 0 March 18—Neath 1 3 14 10 3 M^irch 2&—Cardiff 0 0 0 0 0 0 April 1—'Paris 5 2 31 0 1 3 April &—Gloucester 1 0 4 0 0 0 April 17-Brieotol 3 1 17 0 0 0 April 22—Barbarians 4 2 2o 0 2 6 April 24—Belfast Coll 1 6 23 0 0 0 I. 63 72 522 6 7 51 Top scorers:. Dan Bees, 50 triee; F. Gor- don, 26; If. Trew, 14; Jim Davies, 13. I SWANSEA V. BELFAST COLLEGIANS. Swansea concluded its fixture list for the 1904-5 season against Beliast Collegians on Easter Monday. There were 12,000 specta- tors. t The All Whites had the game well in hand from the start and eventually ran out win- ners by a. goal and six tries to nil, :he acoreis being Jowett, Owen, Gordon (2), Tim Davies (2), and Dan Rees. Gordon converted his last try. The visi- tors were outclassed in all departments. Belfast Collegians left Swansea by the 2.40 D.m. train on Tuesday for Liverpool, en route to Belfast. They were seen "if by several of the Swansea fifteen, and were I accorded enthusiastic cheers. They expect to reach home early on Wednesday morn- ing. Asked what they thought of the Swansea I players the reply was forthcoming that •'T^ey were born too soon for us." A fixture has been arranged between the All Whites and the Collegians for next Easter Monday at Swansea.

Muller and Kinifsley at Swansea Many years ago, when Mr. Pascoe Gren- fell, of Macsteg House, Swansea, was living, a concert was held weekly at the Music Hall, Foxhole, for the benefit of the workmen. If a nobkman or a celebrity stayed at Maes- teg he generally went with his host to the hall. Among others who canie to visit Swansea was a young man from Germany, who had just settled down at Oxford, and who had alw been engaged to marry one of the maidens of the family. He appeared on the foxhole platform, and said the chairman to t,t;e audience, "I have brought a friend to ad- dress you who can speak any language you luce." The young man, who was only 25 years old, replied in his address, "1 may he true to a certain degree, but I anisorry that I cannot yet speak English fluently." This young German was the celebrated lin- guist, Max Muller. o Another who made himself very popular at the hall wae the late Charles Kingaley, and the Kilvey folk are fond of relating how Master Francis Grenfell, now Lord Grenfell, used to sing at the conoerts when a boy.

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fl Death of Mr. Felix H. Webber. We regret. to have to record the death of Mr. Felix H. Vvebber, one of tho most prominent and rcspected of Glamorganshire justices of the peace, of Glyn Dderwem, IJlackpili, which took place at that rest dence (ate on Wednesday evening. Mr. Webber was for over 40 years a clerk in the House of Commons, and retired as prin- cipal clerk of the Private Bill Office- He was the son of the late Captain Arthur Webber. Mr. Webber lived for many years at Blaekpill and took a great interest in the administration of the affairs of the county.

Patti's Six Nationalities. Paris, t wt-fsdav.—A protest is being made against t'.be nomination of Mme. Patti to the Legion of Honour on the ground that Mine. Bernhardt has a prior claim. It is stated this evening that a. question is to be put in the Chamber asking if the reason is that Mme. Patti is Italian through her parents, Spanish by her birth-place, French by her first marriage, British by naturalisation, French by her second mar- riage, and. finally, Swedish by her third marriage; while Mme. Sarah Bernhardt has but one nationality—French.—("Daily Ex- press.")

P.C. Struck with a Beer-bottle. At Bridgeiid on Saturday Arthur Mat- thews, High-street, Nantyffyllon, was charged with being drunk, disorderly, and assaulting P.C. Anthony. P.C. Anthony said defendant- was drunk in Bangor-terrace and causing a disturbance. He refused his name and address and wit- ness took him into custody. On the way defendant took a bottle of beer from his pocket and struck witness across the head with it, smashing the bottle. Defendant said he did not remember .ny- thing about it. He was fined 158., or thrae days for being drunk, and r-smt to gaol for 10 days for the assault.

Disastrous Collision Off the Nash, A serious disaster occurred in the Bristol Channel off the Nash in the small hours pf I Sunday morning, the French steamer Racine, owned by Messrs. L. Gueret and Co., and well-known at Swansea, putting back to Barry with severe injuries to her bow. According to the story of h.er seamen and officers she crashed into an unknown three- masted schooner, of about 300 tons. The vessels remained locked together for a minute, and then tho Racine extricated hsr- f u^S •60011 ac possible a lifeboat v as launched into the waters, but in five minutes the 6Chooner had vanished, loud cries being ncard from those on board at the "une. lne hfeboat cruised about in the darkness for an hour, being away so long indeed tnat serious fea.rs were felt by those on board the Racine for her safefcv. The Ra- cine herself was very seriously holed in the bows, tarpaulins and cloths being utilised to stop one of the big holes, six feet by four, in her port bow. No doubt is felt hut that the crew of tho unknown schooner have *11 perished.

Severe Injury to Mr. Edward Daniel. Mr. Edward Daniel, High-Sheriff for Glamorganshire for 1902-5, lies at his re- sidence, Kosehill, Swansea, suffering from the effects of an alarming accident, which oc- curred on Thursday evening. Mr. Daniel had visited the stables about 0 p.m., and was descending the steps lead- ing to the house, and put out a. hand to steady himself on one of the large orramental stones just near. This gave way, and Mr. Daniel fell headlong down the steps, sustain- ing severe cuts to the chin and side of the face, also bruising his forehead Ladly. Blood ran profusely, and Mr. Daniel, once in the I House, Dr. Arthur Davies was sent for, but being at the muttt&nt,Li Gower, Dr.- Griffiths wM 6u;nmoned, and, with Dr, levies j who arrived immediately afterwards* ordered perfect quiet for the patient, who is suffering from severe shock and ae. Mr. Daniel is 65 years of age the accident is occasioning concern to his friends, who will be pleased to learn tha.t he spent a. good night under the circum- stances on Friday. Mr. Daniel had intended spending Easter at Llanwrtyd with Mr. Thomas, of Spring- field. Drs. Griffiths, Elsworth, Davies and Cameron have been in attendance. On Satur- day morning Mr. Daniel's condition was satisfactory considering the nature of the accident, although he is not yet regarded as being out of danger.

Swansea Empire Hospital Matinee To ensure success at the Swansea Empire matmee on May 6th in aid of the hospital, a strong committee is essential, and a meeting took place at the Swansea Guildhall un Thursday afternoon to consider what could be done. The Mayorf presided, and the at- tendance included the Mayoress, Colonel Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. David Harris, Mrs. F. Sandrv, Mr. and Miss H. Macdonel, Mr. W. A. Wheel, Mr. D. Mathews, Mrs. D. Jenkins, and Mr. D. Hughes, secretary to the hospital. The Mayor was sorry there was not- a larger attendance, but the afternoon was En inconvenient one for many. It was very good of the proprietors of the Empire to give the hall, which they had done twice before, and large amounts had been ob- tained. The way, he thought, to make the function a complete success was to invite the hearty co-operation of the ladies. Ha thought, too, an appeal should be made to all, employers of labour and working men. Everyone could do something if they wished, and they might also ask the assistance of tho Friendly Societies to help the funds of the grand aid noble institution. Mr. W. D. Hughes said he should be glad if the ladies would take as many tickets as they could for themselves and friends. Their real object in meeting was to find the best way to get rid of the tickets. Colonel Morgan hoped the town wcu!d do something to show their appreciation of the kindness of the proprietors of the Em- pire and the artistes assisting. Mr. H. Macdonel concurred with Colonel Morgan. Mr. D. Harris suggested the secretary should wait upon the Trades Council, whom he thought would readily co-operate. A few ladies, by taking up districts, would do a great deal towards success. Mr. Wheel said there was a class of work- men who would always take tickets, .ind there, was a class rather above thejptre :md music-hall-going ordinarily, but when it came to a charitable journey they would co readilv. What was wanted was to get the tickets well circulated amongst the working p,en. The Secretary said the prices would range:—Gallery, 3d. balcony, 60.; pit, Is. • grand circle, 2s. orchestral stalls, 2s. 6d. and boxes, 5s to £1 Is. Mr. Harris said the extra price would be justified, as talent would be brought from three halls. A vote of thanks to the Mayor concluded the proceedings. As a result of the meeting, the secretary will wait upon the Trades Council, and tne ladies. Friendly Societies and working men are asked to assist in making the entertain- ment a complete success. Those present at the meeting took tickets.

:=: SWANSEA POLICE COURT. SATURDAY. Before Meers. J. Powell, A. H. Thomas, and Captain Bransby Williams. "I only came to town for a change of air," said Dd. Llewellyn, labourer.—20s. or 14 days. James Johnson, s.s. Ardleton; Robert Moss, labourer, Bargeman's-row; and Wm. Roach, labourer, Brook-afreet, were each fined 7e. 6d., or five days for drunken- ness. Marie Polland, hawker, summoned for peddling without a certificate, was cau- tioned. George Walker, labourer. Strand, had to pay 5s., or go to prison for five days for playing pitch and iose on the- Strand^

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'L '-JLJL—— JS* Clyne Valley Award. The umpire's award in the Clyne Valley Collieries arbitration was received on Satur- day. There are altogether 39 items, and on the whole the award favours the work- men. Mr. A. H. Thomas, J.P., was the umpire.

Marriage of Mr. W. Trew. The marriage of Mr. W. Trew, the Swan- sea and Welsh international three-quarter, to Miss Mary Ann Jones, of Short-street, Swansea, was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, at 9 o'clock, on Easter Monday morning. Rev. W. Seldon Morgan officiated. Mr. W. Grey acted as best man. The cere- mony was a very quiet one, and was only attended by relations and a few friends.

Late Rev, Thomas Jones and Melbourne, -puuinr fit +\r* Con^regntional Church of Melbourne, wrro is to preach in the City Temple and White- field's Tabernacle, b<.ars a striking facial resemblance to John Bright. Dr. Bevan's church is a prominent build- ing of Oriental style on one of the finest sites in Melbourne's most fashionable thor- oughfare. During the pastorate of the Rev. Thomaa Jones, of Swansea, the "poet- preacher of Wales," this church was densely crowded every Sunday by people of all de- nominations. Dr. Bevan, who also is a Welshman and a powerful preacher, has filled its pulpit for twenty years. He is probably unique in having held pastorates in three capitals of Anglo-Saxondom—London, New York, and Melbourne.

Late Mr. F. H. Webber's Funeral The funeral of the lata Mr. F. H. Webber, Blackpill, took placc at St. Paul's Church, Sketty, on Saturday, the cortege leaving Glynderwen at 2.30 pan. Mourners were:—First carriage, Mrs. Webber (widow), Miss Webber, Mrs. Haz- ard (daughters), and Mr. Horace Webber (son); second carriage, Mr. and Mrs. David (daughter and son-in-law), Llandaff; &i>d third carriage, Mr. Webber Lindsay and Miss Lindsay, Gabalfa. The following carriages were in the fun- eral procafifion :—Mr. Graham Vivian, Miss Eden, Mrs. Iltyd Thomas, Mr. C. H. Eden, Admiral Lyons,. JSfc R. A. Morris, Bart Mr. J. C. Richardson, Mr. M. B. Williams, Colonel Morgan, and the servants. The fol- lowing gentlemen were present at the church:—Mr. G. L. Morris, Mr. T. B. Morris, Hon. Odo Vivian, Admiral Lyons, Mr. C. H. Eden, Mr. John Glasbrook, Mr. John Powell, and many others. The servics was conducted by the Rev. C. G. C. Lillingston (the v ar), assisted by Rev. E. W. Bolney (the late vicar). Funeral arrangements we"e carried cut by Mr. Joseph Gwyn, Pc Office, fikettv. A large quantity of beautiiul flowers vem sent.

Roberts' Welcome at Merioneth, Mr. Evan Roberts, who is just at present the guest of Mr. G. H. Ellis, High Sheriff for Merionethshire, on Saturday visited Fes- tiniog. The streets were lined with people who doffed their bats as if to royalty. Tn tha evening he attended a crowded service in, Peniel, Feetiniog, conducted by the Rev. John Williams, but took no part in the eervice. The service, however, had to be broken up throrgh the noise made by those who attended it from curiosity. Roberts returned to Capel Festiniog where his sister and Mies Annie Davies are also staying. Before lea._g that place for the above service, Roberts told the Rev. John Williams that he should like very much to hear some good preaching, not having heard a sermon for many months. Evan Roberts is enjoying the best of health and is perfectly happy. He is en- raptured with the scenery of Festiniog. Mr. Wfilliams said the revivalist hated fuse. "Efvam Roberts," be remarked, "ilII the most sincere, most humble, and most godly man I have ever known." I NEATH'S SPIRITUAL ZEAL AFLAME. Remarkable services were held throughout Easter Sunday at the Forward Movement Hall, Neath. In the afternoon thero was a congregation of 2,000 at a musical service, over which Mr. Curtis (town clerk) presided. At night the spacious hall was densely crowded. It was a wonderful servi<!e, in which at times the vast congregation was swayed with deep emotion. Amongst those who spoke were a lady from Silesia, a gentleman from Berlin., a.n. other irom Hamburg, a lady from Germany, and a visitor from Italy- Several gentlemen from Scotland, a lady missionary from China, and a Russian gentle- man also took part in the services. All these representatives of various nationalities visited Neath to &Fe the revival for themselves. "DAN" INDISPOSED AT DOWLAI8. Mr. Dan Roberts, who is rtnying at Aelv- bryn, Dowlais, as guest of Mr. :ond Mrs. J. B. Evans, is iot in good tiealth. He is unable to make an announcement If to his future movements.