The Cambrian

CHIEF CHORAL DAY. Brynamman Choir's Success, Swansea Men Capture Several Prizes Mountain Ash, Wednesday.—Notwith- standing the fickle weather, a record gathering attended this (the third) day of the Welsh National Eisteddfod, the premier attraction being the chief choral competi- tion. A meeting of the Cymmrodorion So- ciety was held in the morning, when the chair was occupied by "Gwynedd." Pr fessor Anwyl, M.A., delivered an ad- dress on "The Literature of the Eistedd- fod." He dealt with the history of the stimulus given by the eisteddfod, particu- larly in the first half of the eighteenth cen- tury, to the development of Welsh litera- ture in poetry, history, criticism and sociology. The subjects of the various com- petitions at the various eisteddfodau were enumerated in order to show the way in which the eisteddfod reflected the dominant tendencies of Welsh life and thought. The chief Welsh writers of the nineteenth cen- tury were discussed in connection with their part in itddiodic competitions, with the view of shewing how the eisteddfod stimulated them to compete and to aim at a high standard. The eisteddfod ia its revived form was greatly indebted to the r<necldigion So- ciety, under the leadership of Dr. Owen Pughe,"Owaiu Myfyr," "Iolo Morganwg," and their friends. It was shown •<' at the eisteddfod had been the most potent actor in the remarkable expansion of Welsh literature in the nineteenth century. Mr. Evan Owen, J.P., Cardiff, presided in the absence of Sir W. T. Lewis at the morning meeting in the great pavilion. He regretted the absence of Sir William, and, proceeding, said he was struck by one de- fect m the eisteddfod, and that was, that prominent singers should he allowed to dis- appear through lack of opening for voioe- training. He urged the importance! of on- nual scholarships. COMPETITIONS: LOCAL SUCCESSES. A preliminary test eliminated all but two of 57 competitors m the mezzo-soprano, and the best of these was Miss Maggie Morris, Tony retail. The winner of the two guinea prize for [,he violineello solo piece, "Reverie Op. 20" (Dunkler), was Miss Jessie White, Newport. Only one ,string quartette appeared on the platform to play Mozart's 3 By,. Flat Major," viz., Miss Daisy White's (Newport) party, who were awarded the -64 prize. Seventeen couples entered for the tenor and bass duett, "Darkness and Light" (Tre- harne), and lasers. John Roberts and Ll. Bowen, both of Swanee-a, received the k2 prize. Sir William Parratt, in delivering "he ad- judication, said it was perfectly astounding what a great amount of material there was to be found in Wales. There was hardly lone who had sung in that competition of whom the Royal Academy or the Royal College of Music would not be proud to train. (Cneers). Solo for girls under 16, "Yr hyn a garaf" (T. D. Edwards); winner, Miss Jones, Swansea. Pe-nillion singing 1, John Devonald; 2, Marion Haddock, Treherbert. Special prizes to Mr. Roberts, a blind singer, and "Bron- wen," whose name did not transpire. W- A. Wheel, registrar of births and oeaww, Llansamlet, won a divided prize on lueisday for ambulance theory (Individual) out of 37 competitors. Eight writers of englynion sen.t ten verses each on x Peilscinydd," and the adjudi- cation was in favour of "Meinciwr Mell," who did not answer. "Gwili," in his adjudication on "Rhian- gerdd," was laconic. There is one competi- tor, he said, "who deserves the prize." The bardic name "Bryndir" was that of H. Jones, Festiniog. Clarionet solo W. Hugg, Ynyshic. Junior pianoforte solo: Mass Gertie Thomas, Mansetton, Swansea. The winner had a warm reception. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION The chief choral contest, the principal competitive item of the eisteddfod, aroused very keen interest, the pavilion being crowded with an eager multitude. The fol- lowing choirs had entered —Portsmouth (conductor, Mr W E. Green); Cardiff Ear- momc (R. Williams); Brynamman Choral Society (E. Evans); Newport Choral Societv (A. Sims); Mid-Rhondda (E. Hughes). There were no entries from Swansea, in this division-a fact which certainly does not redound to the town's old-time reputation as a. musical centre. The test pieces were "The Challenge of Thor" (Elgar); "Now the impetus torrents rise" (Jenkins), and "0 Gladsome Light" (Stillivan), and tie choirs were of 175 to 200 voices. The first prize was £ 150; the second £ 30, and the third £20. The competitio'i was reached about 2 o clock, and the choirs sang in the follow- ing order: -1, Mid-Rhondda; 2, Fcrts- mouth; 3, Cardiff Harmonic; 4, Newport Choral Society; 5, Brynarnman Choral So- ciety. :RMsult ;-1,. Brynamman; 2, Mid-Rbon- dda 3, Cardiff Harmonic Society. CHAMBER OF TRADE MEAN BUSINESS. Swansea Chamber of Trade mean busi- ness Abou. the National Eisteddfod, we mean. They held a committee meeting on Tuesday mgnt, and the subject of a guaran- tee was tackled. By the Wowing morning a list totalling to over £ 350 had been assured, the Swan. sea Trarnvvsys Company heading it with L50. At the same meeting it. was reported that the photographs advertising the district in railway carriages had been approved of 2,000 will be put up, and they are "of the best."

At Neath on Friday in thte matter of Evans Bevan v. Wm. Williams,, r.nd 38 Brvnteg colliers, for alleged breach of con- tract by absence from work the summonses were withdrawn the men agreeing to pay oertaaa damages,

SAKHALIN SURRENDERS. Garrison Finally Throws Up the Sponge. Japan Irritated at Russia's Attitude. (Press Association War Special). Tokio, Friday.—It is a that the bulkof the Sakhalin garrison surrendered on July 31st. RUSSL1 POSING AS THE CONQUEROR. ("Times" Per Press Association.) Tokio, Thursday.—Evidently a feeling of strong indignation is growing up in Japan n consequence of Russia's attitude towards the peace conference. Japan has carefully refrained from raunting or from conduct calculated in way to increase the htumliaiioti of "r cp- ponent and now she approaches the con- ference quietly, courteously and without boasting. Nevertheless her unbroken suc- cession of victories justly confers on her the right to speak in the tone of a cooq-tierfr and to impose terms of peace, whereas, on the contrary, Russia arrogates that right and behaves as if she were mistress i ".n0 situation. If Russia depends on intervention of the Powers and if a world-wide oonfiagration is caused the responsibility for applying t e torch will rest with Russia; if on theory of Japan's exhaustion her acts will apeecbly prove her ability to prosecute the war with greater vigour than ever, and. she now com- prehends that a fresh se-ious object lesson is rieceesary in order to educate Russia \.0 a true appreciation of the situation. It is very significant that these utterances are unequivocally endorsed by journals which habitually avoid everything resemblioR 311 aggressive tone. < All leading papers agree tbê) is little hope of immediate peace while malitaay pre- parations are conscpicuouslv vigorous. JAPAN'S BIG ORDER FOR RAILWAY MATERIAL. (Press Association War Special). New York. Friday.— "The Times" says Japan has apparently a fixed determination not to relinquish Manchuria, judging by the hasty preparations, she is making to con- nect the Fusan Seoul Railroad with the Chinese Eastern Railroad by an extension through Manchuria, and by the rush with which she has placed orders in America for 350 steel bridges, 150 locomotives, and 2,000 steel cars, delivery to be made overland, al- though the saving of time thereby effected could hardly exceed three weeks.

PEACE PESSIMISM. Gloomy Rumours from St. Peters- burg. SeOGO Russians Surrender in Sakhalin. Tokio, Friday—it is reported that the ad- vance guards of the hostile armies sooth of the Turnen River arc witnin riiie range, and a conilic: at an early date is regarded as lll- evitable. HUW SAGHALIEN CAPITULATED. (Press Association Special bervice). Tokiv, Friday.—The following official re- port lias been received here giving details of the pursuit, the final staaid, a.nd surrender of the majority of tae fcagbalian garrison. "On the afternoon 01 July 23, i column of cavalry, acting independently, attacked and routeu the enemy at Paleo, and diove them southwards, capturing two field guns, besides rifles and ammunition. "0, July 29 the cavalry, who had been reinforceci, vigorously punmed the enemy south 0' T:J.T an, wmch is 25 cntiee south of Ry!r.offmemy, baited on Onol, 25 miles south cf Tayiai! at five oclcxk on the morning of the 30th, and sent a partiameirtajre with a ( flag 01 truce bearing a Letter from General Liapunofi, the Governor of the island, say- ing tka* he was in want of iatonal for bandage. and medicines, and that it was consequently impossible to succour the wounded He was, therefore, compelled by his sense of humanity to terminate hos- tilities The Japanese commander, in his reply, demanded that all war supplies and Govern- ment property should be handed over intact, togethe with all maps, records, and papers relating to civil and military administrations. He demanded that the Russian reply should be del >ered by ten o'clock on the morning of the 31st at the latest, otherwise an at- tacking movement would be immediately executed. "Colonel Tolivitch, who met Col. Koi- zum:, chief of the Japanese Staff, on the morning of the 31st, accepted the terms laid down by the Japanese commander. Governor, 70 officers, and 3,200 men thereupon surrendered. "The spoils, comprising clofchkig, papers and supplies, are now being examined." PESSIMISTIC VIEW OF THE NEGOTIATIONS. FariiS. August 4.—M. Gaston Leroux, the St Petersburg correspondent of the "Matr'n," teiegiaphs: — "1: is here considered certain that the peace negotiations will be broken off at the "ery beginning. There is no longer any hope of peace, because it is no longer de- sirea Apart from the indiscretions which tend t-f- confirm that opinion, further evi- dence in favour of it is found in the diploma- tic change that has taken place at the meet- ings of the Council of Ministers presided over b) the Czar "They are organising the liberty to be granted to-morrow, which will permit them to continue the war to-day."—("Times.") POLITICAL PRISONERS TO BE FREED. (Press Association War Special). Washington, Saturday.—It is learned authoritatively that the Russian political prisoners who are found in the penal colony in Sakhalin will be allowed by the Japanese to emigrate to foreign countries if they so desire (Press Association War Special.) New York, Saturday.—The R-ussaac and Japanese envoys, oni thedr departure for Oyster Bay, were oonveyod to the Preside:-t's yacht, the Mayflower, by separate launches Immediately upon stepping over the side o-f the Mayflower the Rissskn cfcedegaies were escorted to the cabin, where they were gieeted by the President. A few naoutes later the .Japanese and Russian Commission ers were presented to each other. Whan both Peace Commissionons had bePo received and formally presented to each other they were entertained to luncdieon on board the Mai flower. Ar. the lusch the Prosidsmt pro- posed the following t-cect:— Gentiemen,—I propose a toast to whicl there will be no answer,and which I ask you to honour in silence and st-mdrng. I drink to the welfare and prosperity of the Sove- reigns and peoples of the two great whose representatives have met one another on this nip. It is my most earnest wish and prayer in the interest of not ocilv these two great Fowers, but of all mamkind. that a just and lasting peace may speedily Lo between them. Mi. Rooseve&t left the Mayflower at minutes to three, and returned t Sagac>-«ore Hill Ten minutes later the .Japanese envoys bearded the Dolphin for tJie journey to Pcrtemoufch. (Oyster Bay). RUSSIAN ESTIMATE OF ITS STRENGTH. (Reater's War Special.) St. Petersburg, Monday.—The corres- pondent of the "Russ" at Lidziapudze tele- graphs — "The Japanese army mobilised before the Russian lines in Manchuria numbers 430,000 bayonets and 1,600 guns. "These figures clude neither the Khas- sehava army nor the two special Japanese divisions, the destination of which is not known. "The weather is fiop, and the roads ara drying."

PEACE CONFERENCE. Japan's Two Sets of Terms. Fully Prepared for Russian Obduracy. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Tuesday.—The following official despatch has been received here from Sak- halin:— "General Liapnnoff, Russian Military Governor of Sakhalin, and five staff officers, have been escorted to Rykoff, where they were met by our Commander-in-Chief in a church building. "General Liapunoff states that a detaoh- ment of troops consisting of two officers and one hundred men, which was sent toward Moro, has been ordered to come at once and surrender. "The number of prisoners is increasing. "The convicts seem to have been released before our occupation. 'It is apprehended that they will disturb the peace of the districts." JAPAN PREPARING A BITTER PILL FOR RUSSIA. Portsmouth (N.H.), Aug. 8.—"Baron -hemura has come armed with two sets ■ f Lerms for presentation to M. Whitte, "e Cyars Envoy one for immediate aocep^- ano", the other for ultimate presentation, shciild the war be allowed to continue. "The first of these, the Japanese minimum, makes no demand for a cession of territory beyond the Island of Sakhalin, but claims an indemnity of £150,000,000. These are tl>" two outstanding points. "Should, however, these proposals be Je- jected the alterr. tive demands are of co hrnuiiatmg a character that their accep'- ance by Russia is onJy conceivable in the utter annihilation of her forces in the fietd. include an enormous indemnity and cession of territory which shall form t le foundation of a huge Japanese Empire °'u u -l con^nien^ °f Eastern Asia, together with the surrender of Vladivostock and the ccast of Siberia."—("Standard.") PROCEEDINGS WILL BE ONLY FORMAL. (Press Association War Special.) Portsmouth (U.S.). Wednesday.—It is understood that only the four plenipoten- tiaries, with perhaps a secretary on either side will be present at the initial meeting ol the peace conference at ten o'clock this morning, when the programme to be con- sidered will, it is anticipated, be the exam- ination of credentials and the discussions as to what language shall be employed in the negotiations. At this afternoon's meetmg, however, it is expected that the several attaches of the missions will be called in to take part in the consultation. The hope is expressed that a fundamental basis for an undrstanding will be reached at an early stage of the negotiations, and it is stated that only if an agreement is es- tablished on this point will an armistice be considered advantageous by either side. It is estimated that after such a basis has been decided upon the actual negotiations will consume at least five weeks before a treaty can be elaborated and signed. M. WTTTE'S RAILWAY JOURNEY. Ne York, Monday.—After M. Witte lar jd at Newport hI" took train to Boston, whence he continued his journey to Ports- mouth by rail. At the end of his journey he shook hands With the driver and stoker, while the guard, who. with an abundance of gold lace, appeared an important personage, received a kiss on the forehead.—Central News. WITTE FEARS THE WAR MUST CONTINUE. N.ew York, Saturday.—The "Herald" to- day asserts that M. Witte yesterday told President Roosevelt that he feared the war must continue. Japan was asking too much. —(Central News).

Sing-ular Occurrence at Cwmbwrla A strange story is reported from Cwm- bwrla. A little lad named Willie Rees, l-estding at Caefbricks-road, Cwmbwrla (whose parents are both blind), was on Monday searching under a table for a lost spoon. Seeing a. hole, the little lad put his hand into it, thinking the spoon, had fallen down ■ bere, whereupon rat bit the top of one of his fingers off. He was faken to Dr. Davies's surgery and the wound cauterised.

Swansea Grand Theatre Affairs. David Allen and Sons' Theatres, Ltd., has been registered with a capital of £30,000 in £5 shares, to acquire (subject to encum- brar; and existing tenancies affecting the same), the Broadway Theatre, Deptford, the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, the Grand Theatre, Southampton, the Grand Theatre, Swansea, and the Theatre Royal, Leaming- ton, to adopt an agreement between R. H. Allen, W. E. Allen, and S. C. Allen, of the first pari David Allen and Sons, Ltd., of th second part; J. S. Purvis and E. Whis- kard of the third part; and T. R. Burns (for this company) of the fourth part; and to carry on the business of theatre proprie- tors rvrtd managers, etc. The subscribers are W. E. Allen, 17, Leicester-street, Leicester-square, W.C., printer; R. H. Allen, Wealdstone, Middle- sex, printer; G. H. Atkinson, 17, Leicester- street, W.C., chartered secretary; E. F. Labrow, 29, Verbena-gardens, St. Peter's- sqnare, W., clerk; M. G. Wilson, 9c, Bel- size-parade, Hampstead, N.W., traveller; C. E. Allen, Sylvia, Popplestooe-road, Ley- toustone, cashicr E. J. Mitchley, 12, Shel- gate-road, Clapham Junction, clerk. No initial public issue. The number of directors is not to be less than three nor more than five. The tirst arc D. Allen, R. H. Allen, W. E. Allen, and S. C. Allen qualification, 100 shares remuneraition as fixed by the company. Re- gistered office, 17, Leicester-street, Leioes- ter-square, W.C.

Cockett Council Against New Schools. At Cockett ParisTi Council on Tuesday, a letter was read from the Glamorgan Couatv Oun-cil, giving notice of the Council's tention to erect new schools at Cockett the accommodation of 450 children, and to I extend Gendros School, providing accommo-! dafion for an additional 128. The Clerk thought the new school wis not necessary, and on the motion of Mr Iievan, it was resolved to petition the of Education against the proposal. lie thoight the preseot national schools weroe acx-quate to the requirament6 of the district, and that there was DO need for additional burden of taxation. The proposed achoos not required. Mr. Dd. Davies seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Chairman: It seems to be a very proper resolution.

Pontrhydyfen Collier's Theft of Gunpowder. At Neath on Tuesday James Webb and David Jones, colliers, Pontrhydyfen, were charged with stealing detonators from a quarry hut at Tynycwm, near Fforchdwm. Mr. David, who prosecuted, said that pris- oners broke open the lock of the building and the lock of a box. They were traced by footprints. Prisoners eventually ad- mitted their guilt. Evidence to this effect was given by Hy. Giddings, Thomas Parker, and P.C.'s John Jenkins and Wood. Supt. Menhennick said the district was in a lawless state, and numerous complaints had reached the police. Defendants were each fined 40s. or a month.

At St. Michael's and All Angels' Church, Ammanford, a pretty wedding was solem- nized, the contracting parties being Ambrose Morgan, the second son of Mr. Thomas Mor- gan, 26, Ritson-street, Briton Ferry, and Frances Eleanor Coates, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coates, Charlton- on-tbe-Moor, Oxford. Rev. E. Evans, of Ammanford, officiated, and Mr. Tom Mor- gan, Coieford, brother of the bridegroom, acsfee4 ae test man.

ENVOYS CONGRESS. Pessimism in kmerica. Plenary Powers ongBoth Sides. (Press Association War Special). Tokio, Wednesday.—The Navy Depart- ment announces the successful floating of the Russian cruiser Va,riag, which was sunk by tha Japs at Chemulpho. In view of the difficulties that were en- countered in the operations, tlie news has evoked a strong feeling of general satis- faction. ENVOYS CLOTHED WITH PLENARY POWERS. Portsmouth (New Hampshire), Wednes- day.-—The first sitting of the plenipotentiar- ies was held this morning. Baron Komura did not bring his cre- dentials, owing to a misunderstanding, but he gave a complete verba! account of what they contained, which satisfied M. Witte. It was announced that the envoys are clothed with plenary powers. An agreement was made to use the English and French languages jointly, the official minutes being recorded in both languages. Two sessions are to held daily. Throughout the hour's sitting of the con- ference extreme cordiality reigned. Baron Komura spoke iu Japanese, and M. Witte in French. The terms were not discussed. A democratic simplicity marks the methods of the peace missions at the Hotel Went worth. But the Russians and the Japanese take their meals in the big dining- room with the other guests. The Japanese have a table in the middle of the room, while the Russians sit at the far end.—("Daily Mail.") PAPERS SAY JAPAN WILL BE "OBLIGING." (Press Association War Special). New York, Wednesday.—All New York newspaper remark on the manifestly im- proved feeling on both sides on the eve of »egotiations. The "World", predicts that the Russians will be willing to pay an in- demnity in order to obtain peace, and that Japan's terms will pro-ve to be not so drastic as was suppoerd. The "Sun" says it has reason to believe that if the subject of an indemnity be brought up in the proper way, the Russians intend to propose that the Japanese accept as part of it the entire ownership and con- trol of the Eastern Chinese Railway. With regard to any transfer of territory, the "Sun" says, it is believed that Russia. ia willing to go a step further than has hitherto been indicated. Certainly, so far j as the disposition of Sakhalin is concerned, r Russia is willing, under the circumstances, to cede it back to Japan. The Associated Frees learns that the one point on which Russian plenipotentiaries have been instructed not to yield, is the question of indemnity. DECIDEDLY PESSIMISTIC FEELING AT PORTSMOUTH, U.S.A. (Pr Association War Special.) Portsmouth (N.H.), Thursday.—With the probability that Baron Komura will to-day reveal the Japanese terms, speculation as to the outcome of the Peace Conference is increasing. Among those congregated here the gen- eral impression is <> decidedly pessimistic, this bemg due to the growing conviction that the Japanese terms will not be 60 mod- erate as has been supposed, especially in the matter of an indemnity, upon which the in- structions of the Russian plenipotentiaries are believed to admit oi no concession. In private conversations M. Witte has taken a firm stand against an indemnity, while reports from Japanese quarters per- sist in stating that Japan's terms include the payment by Russia of Japan's approxi- mate expenditure on the war, variously es- simated at from six hundred to eight hun- dred million dollars, showing a wide if not irreconcilable difference between the two sides. P It is, however, stated to be possible that the Russians might agree to pay compensa- tion, for instance, for relinquishing of Sak- halin, which is now in Japan's hands, and the possession of which would give Japan the command of the whole Siberian Littoral. Everything indicates that the plenipoten- tiaries are sincerely desirous of concluding a treaty of peace. Copies of credentials cf the Russians and Japanese envoys were in- formally exchanged yesterday afternoon in order that they might be exswnmed before the meeting of the conference this morning. They are known to differ slightly, but ex- actly in what respect has not been ascer- tained. It is, however, stated by repre- sentatives of both missions that the differ- ence is not essential, and constitutes no ob- stacle to the official opening of negotia- tions. Indeed, President Roosevelt was official h- I informed last night that the credential* were ample and satisfactory on both sides. In order to avoid delay and to give the plenipotentiaries time for consultation be- tween the sessions of the conference, it has been arranged that luncheon will be served at the Navy Yard. The envoys will leave their quarters at their hotel in the morn- ing, and will not return until after the end of the afternoon session. While the Russians expect tne presentation of the Japanese terms immediately upon the exchange of credentials this morning, they admit they are in the dark, Baron Komura having de- clined to give a.ny intimation to the Japan- e&e course of procedure. Certain amenities were observed yester- day evening, and there was a general ex- change of cards between the two parties. M. Witte and Baron Rosen and their suite sent theirs through the office of the hotel, while the Japanese cards were left at the doors of the Russians' apartments by a Jap- anese messenger. One report is that M. Witte has received a telegram from the Czar forbidding the ac- ceptance of humiliating terms, as the Rus- sians are now more in favour of the con- tinuaJice of the war. WITTE'S PROBLEM: SUBSTANCE V. SHADOW. (Press Association War Special.) New York, Thursday.—The "World" de- clares that what M. Witte and his associates seeking is the name of the sum of money to be paid to Japan. I They do not wish to call it an indemnity, desiring a chance to save Russia's prestige, even if onty m theory. If they can obtain this shadow they will I not object to paying the substance. ARMY AWAITS THE RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE: (Press Association War Special). With the Russian Army, Koch i at en, August 7,30 p.m. Last night was the calmest nig experienced for the last year throughout. Both arniy and headquarters lie in » surrounded by a wide ridge lighted by camp fires. As it is known that at this moment the peace plenipotentanes are meeting at Ports- mouth, for days past official bulletins ha-ve reiterated that there is no change through- out the army. Even the smallest scouting expeditions have been abandoned by both sides. FURTHER TROUBLE FOR RUSSIA. (Press As War Special). Tokio, Thursday.—Admiral Katoako re- ports that he has despatched a squadron to Kamchatka, and another to Okotsk, and that they arB now engaged in carrying out their respective orders.

--= Swansea Man's Application in Bankruptcy. At Swansea County Court on Wednesdav Mr. Stanley Oweju applied for the discharge in ba*nkniptcy of Morgan Jontins Perw;, of Gore-terrace, Swansea, formerly engineer aJtid commission agent at Neath, and ceane.it manufacturer, Ireor^y. The Official ^Receber reported that a ursr anJ final div'umd of Ls. 8rl. in the £ Lid been ,2,5: that debtor, wit-Hia three months of has bankruptcy, contracted liabilitiesi although Ijc knew he was insol- liabilitiesi although hoe knew he was insol- vent. His Honour said unless debtor was iill a position to offer something he would not look the application. Mr. Stanley Owen said debtor's frianls were prepared to pay 5-;60 or £70, so tikit debtor, a young man., might have a frasi start. That sum would bring the dividend I up to about is. 6d. in the His Honour did not think it stiificier; said he was not inclined to help x-he debtor after the reckless way he had been buying things, when he had no prospects. The application was refused.

Messrs. Frank Davies, Tom E>.<cs, ind'j Bert. Bowen, three Morristooian am ?edj home from South Africa, on TuMrf'vy-

PORT TALBOT RAILWAY AND DOCKS COMPANY. Half-Yearly Meeting-: Preference Dividend, The twenty-second half-yearly ordinary general meeting of the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Co., was held at the offices, Port Talbot, on Wednesday, Col. Wright (deputy chairman) presiding. Other directors pre- sent were Messrs. S. H. Byass, G. Lips- comb, J. J. Smith, and T. E. Watson. The directors report states that the bal- ance and the net revenue account, after pro- viding for all interest on debenture stock, temporary loans, etc., amounts and out of this the directors recommended the payment of the full dividend on the preference shares for the half-year, at the rate- of 4 per oent. per annum, absorbing £12,000, leaving a balance of £3,550 to be carried forward. This compares with per cent, on the corresponding half-year, when a balance of £2,100 was carried forward. In moving the adoption of the repeat. Cel. Wright said the steady progress mea- tioaed at the last meeting had oontimntyt. i} cic was a total increase in the gross ro ccipts of and it was satisfactory to not ■- that no increase in the aggregate wore- bng expenses took place. Shipping and dock working expenses shewed an increase of but £169, whilst the shipping and dock receipts had the substantial increase of £5,300 passengers shewed a decrease of £ 462 chiefly brought about through fewer work" men being carried, some of the ^collieries connected with t ha railways having be.sT., temporarily stopped. This accounted oLjO for the decrease of ;i8ùl in the receipts from thte carriage of coaL Other minerals were letter The main item of increase was in shipping and dock receipts, -r^ £ 5 500 The imports and exports fort-be lia,f- were roughly 690,000 tons, as against 631,000 tons. The balance earned down to reH revenue account was £2ù,.55v, as com- pared with £19,598. Once again they were deeply indebted to Miss Talbot for remitti^i^ her land rent charges, amounting to £ 1,0^8. Miss Talbot made this remission with a view to the o^in&ry shareholders benefitting al due course, and he and lus colleagues could only sincerely hope that as ^iss Talbot had in the past shared with them their amersaty, so may she share with them ui any prosperity they might, as he fett sure they would, experience. There had 00:.11: charged to the nett revenue a sum of £1,U60 for renewing a portion of t.he main line. Turning to the capital expenditure account, they foumd a. total charge of Taking- the principal items, £1/td4 vras on account of storage and tip road sici ingo, and they sincerely hoped before long they would, in addition to their present, storage at the docks of the best Walsh smokeless steam coals, store for shipment at Port Talbot Docks anthracite ooals. A srm of had been spani on account of new wharves, whilst £1,966 had bsen paid a^counit of four jaew hydraulic cranes no-v l-e^ng erected. A high level tip was also ia course of erection. The new hydrau.x- works, on account of which £3,288 had been sr«int were intended to supplement tb« €^tincr power necessary for the expected inrrcawo of trade. Proceeding, Col. Wright said shippers had the advantage of com- paratively lower rates from pit to Port Tax hot for practically all classes of coal worked froi-i tho South Wales coalfields^ In coj- clusion the Chairman was optimistic ot future, and said tliat colliery proprietor? were waking up to the fact, that large sams might be saved by consigning to Port iai bet for shipmemt. Mr. S. H. Byass seeosrded. Mr. D. G. White« £ sked if there -was any reserve fund for wear and tear of engin-s trucks. the Chairman said there was a general reserve fund of £3,022, which was available for anything they might wish. The motion was carried. The Chairman then moved tha payment of a. dividend on the profemce shares. Mr. T. E. Watson seconded.—Carried. M'T. T. Wise, F.C.A., was re-elected audi- ts r In repl" i vote of thanks to the Chair man, pi- by Mr. StevemB, Col. Wright, said he sincarely hoped and believed there would be something for the sharehoid at the end of the Arre.rrt half-year.

SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY. (Before his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams) COSTS MUST BE PAID FIRST. Mr. Stanley Jones (instructed by Messrs. Davies and Sinnett) had an ex parte appti-I cation m the of Reuben Batten, St. ,T1 "Vajr^naie, against Arthur Williams, Windsor-street, Uplands. Plaintiff claimed JB50 under a deed in respect to which the June Court was to have been asked to set it aside, but the action was withdrawn and £18 6s. costs granted against plaintiff. Mr. Jones applied that the claim be not heard until tnese costs were paid. The ap- plication was granted, his Honour saying that if plaintiff put in an Ippearnce during the day he should think it so impertinent that he should gi costs for the day against him. DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND. The unusual spectacle of one of the court bailiffs being sued was witnessed. Pla.in- tiff, David Jones, financier, Grove-place sued Steven Bevan for the return of a day's levying fee (4s. 6d) on the ground that de- fendant was only in possession one day in- stead of two. Plaintiff himself seems to have been in possession of tho place in question under a bill of sale when defendant appeared under an order of the court, and the latter left. On the following dav Be- van seni his man, and then an undertaking to pay was ven by plaintiff. His Honour held that this was two days' possession, and gave defendant judgment, but no costs- It is diamond cut diamond," said his Hon- our; don t cut one another again." MAKING THINGS EASIER. Administration orders were granted to Benjamin Rees, steelworker, Railway-ter- race, f iorsci no n, who was willing to pay £46 .10s..m. full at IBs. per month, and Lewis Williams, music teacher, Rodney- street, wh) was agretable to paying his debts, £35 100. 9d., in fun at 12s. a month. JUDGMENT AGAINST A PRINTER. Mr. John Rowlands, for plaintiff, men- tioned a settlement in an action brought by F. C. Eaton, Lower Oxford-street, against E. J. Saph,' printer. Defendant consented to immediate judgment for £7 4s. 8d. and one guinea costs, and the with- drawal of a connter-claim. About £5 10s. of the claim was abandoned. Mr. Thomp- son appeared for defendant. WEDNESDAY. Before his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams. THE PROBLEM OF THE POOR. "He haven't given me a chance to pay," pleaded a little pale-faced v oman, who went on to say that her furniture had been seized, and she had to buy more—on credit -whilst out of 23s. a week, which her bus- band earned in dry weather, she bad to pay 6s. rent and feed seven little ones and herself and husband. I can hardly find ford for the little ones," she added. I have never been in such trouble before." His Honour adjourned the summons till October. GREAT WESTERN SHUNTER'S DEATH. Upon the application of Mr. Stobo An- orews, representing plaintiff, his Honour madia the award under the Workmen's Com- pensation Act, in the case of Davies v- G.W.Ry. Co. 'The matter arose out of the fatality to David Davies, shunter, who vrvs crushed' to death in consequence of a vau leaving the rails of the Jersey-street 6Ïdi:ll last. May. The agreed sum of compensation was £181) 14s.. and his Honour directed that JB70 be paid to the widow (Elizabeth Davies, of Coiboume-terrace, Waun Weo), and that tho balance be invested for the benefit of the three little children, 2s. 6d. per week earA t> be payable to the mother for thedr main- tenance.

Langland Bather's Narrow Escape A youth named Wigley, hailhig from Aberdare, experienced a narrow escape fro>m drowning at Lamgland Bay on luesday. Ue w". s attacked with cramp whilst hathing, and his calls for assistance were heard by M" E. Tucker, of the Swansea Post Office, who, swimming to his rescue, managed to 1 OJd the lad up until the arrival of the boat- man. T yono £ r fellow, was ass^Jted. into iLe i 1, ir" Mr." Fi-d BSehaadson, aaad I ooae t. wouae fos bk. adventure.

SERIOUS CHARGE AT SWANSEA. Alleg-ed Assault on Three Little Girls, At Swansea, on Wednesday, George Coombes (58), coal merchant, Baptist Well- street, was charged with indecently assault- ing Rose Penharwood (11), Sarah Armstrong (9), and Anorah Austen (10), in Brynmelin Park, on August 7. Mr. Viner Leecler de- fended. All witnesses, women, and chil- dren were ordered out of Court. Rose Penharwood said she lived at Car- marthen-road, and had no mother. She was playing on Monday with the other two com- plainants in Brynmelin Park. They saw de- fendant, who called to them. They went to him. Defendant took her on his knee, and pinched her. One of the other girls pulled her away. She did not see what he did to the other girls. In reply to Mr. Leeder, complainant said she knew defendant, and he had given her a ha'penny in the street on Sunday evening. She had never asked him for ha'pennies. While being examined the little girl was taken ill, and had to leave the box. Sarah Armstrong, Baptist Well-street, said she saw what the first little girl had describ- ed. Rose Penharwood screamed, and she (witness) tried to pull her away. Defendant let Rose Penharwood go, and she ran away. Bv Mr. Leeder: Rose Penharwood asked defendant for a ha'penny, but he said he didn't have one. Anorah Austen said she lived with her father in Carmarthen-road. Her mother was dead. This witness's evidence agreed with that of the others. She also told Mt. Leeder that Rose Penharwood had asked defendant for a ha'penny. There were other people about at the time. John Thomas, labourer, Scyborfach-street, who was on duty at the park, said his at- tention was called to the little girls, and he heard one of them say, "Give me one, too." Tl-'en he heard a scream and saw the girl Austin fel' from dj endant's knee. Witness went up to Coohibes and said, "Now, Coombes, you're booked. I shall report r0U!" "Report yourself!" replied defen- d-int. Witness continued, "An old man like yourself! You ought to be ashamed, and I shall report you!" "Report me to defendant replied. In reply to Mr. Leeder, witness said he har. known defendant smcs he was a boy. There had been a quarrel between them six weeks ago. Sergt. Cuff arrested defendant on Tuesday evening. 'All right, he baid At the station defendant was placed with four other men, similar in appearance, and the girls picked him out. When charged de- fendant replied, I know nothing about it. Bv Mr. Leeder On the way down to the police station defendant mentioned some- thwrr aboat the park-keeper being a —— lunatic! He did not take the charge as a serious one, but asked, "What is the nature of the charge?" Witness didn't tell him thcr. "I'm not guilty," said defendant; I haven't done anything to any one of them. Mr. Leeder said defendant was a well- known man, who had brought up a. family. He was one of the most respectable, harm- less man in the town. Defendant said he had lived in the neigh- bourhood for 25 years, and there had been no stain on his character. On Monday, while he sat on a seat in the park, smoking, Rose Penharwood, whom he knew well, and had given her a ha-penny to the day' be- fore, came up with two other girls and asked for ha'pennies. He told them he hadn't got a.ny coppers, but they persisted. Mr. Leeder: Did you take hold of the childx 1 in any indecent way?—No. Was there any suggestion of acting im- properly with these children?—None at all. Nor. continued witness, was there any I suggestion of screaming except in play. The park-keper did not make any charge against I him in respect of the children. They were down on him because he knew too much about the parks. The first person to sug- gest to him that anything improper had taken place was Sergt. Cuff on Tuesday evening, and he at once denied it. Th? magistrates found there was a prima facie case against defendant, and committed him t take trial at the next Quarter Ses- sion, bail being allowed. Simiiax evidence was given in the cherts of assault on Sarah Armstrong. It came out in evidence that the rather of the giri, Armstrong, did not wish to against defendant. Defendant was committed also on this charge. Thai in raspect of Anorah Ansrer., wa„- withdrawn.

Aberavon Finances: Pier Receipts Aberavon Finance, Water and Markets Corr "littees were held on Tuesday night. Councillor F. B. Smith presided over the Finance and Water Works Committees, and Alderman Clarke the Market and SlanghteT-house Committees. The accountant (Mr. Baker) reported credit balance of £218 on market revenues, and £205 on district fund account, whilst deficiencies of £3,000 on gas revenues and £200 on water revenues, and JS522 on bor- ough fund were reported. The net debit bain- 3 was £3,652, as compared with £3.596 last month. Mr Baker also reported that 1,433 persons patronised the pier on August Bank Holiday, and the receipts from pier tolls for the month were JE16 15s. The water engineer rep ed that the re- servoir was 13 feet below the level of the byewash, and in reply to questions, he said that under the circumstances this was satisfactory. The question of the ineffi- ciency of the MaTgam supply was discussed, when it was stated that the Margam Council were applying for a loan to improve the ¡ supply. Plans were submitted to the Markets Committee for reconstruction of the slaugh- ter-house at an estimated cost of £1.284., The plans were adopted, and the Town Clerk was instructed to appiv to the Local Government. Board for sanction to borrow the necessary monies.

Swansea Bankruptey Court. At Swansea Bankruptcy Court on Friday before Mr. Harry Reee, Robert Simpson (very deaf), was repre- sented by Mt. J. E. Rowlands. He had furnished an account of receipts and pay- ments for the last three months, upom whicn he was examined, and of his dealings creditors, by not informing them that he was an undischarged bankrupt.—Examina- tion closed, subject to signing of notes. On Mr. Wolfe's name being called he was not present, although he had been sum- moned to attend. His solicitor, Mr. W. A Thomes, mentioned that some misunder- standkig had arisen, and under the circum- stances he asked that the be further a4joumed to October.—Order made. Rd. Scourfield, grocer, of No. 19, ForÍh:" street, Landcrc, gave gross liabilities at JE194 13s. 3d., and assets i.129, and attri- buted failure to "bad debts, illness, Um through flooding and local trade depression Ho had contracted all present liability in the hope of a trade revival, and had made unsuccessful efforts to collect his He gave so much credit because there was a couple of strikes on. He had handi- capped by his faither's suicide, and sister's consistent illness.—Examination to be ckisct io October.

Swansea Grocer's Severe Injuries Mr. W. Powell, grocer, High-stroeo, Swansea, is suffering from the effects of a bicycle accident, lie was riding in tow of a motor-cycle, ridden by a friend, between West Crose and Blackpill, on Monday even- it g—being himself on an orcilinary safety — and by some means the connection with the motor parted, and Mr. Powell was thrown heavily to th-eground, receiving sevens gashes on the head and leg, and being ra.1. dened unconscious. Blood flowed freely, and he was caixi^d to a cab by some persons hard by, wb6 assisted to bandage the wounds. Mr. Powell, who is being attended by Dr. John Evans (Page-street), was, on Wednesday, "gmng as favourably as can be expected.

At Tenby, on Wednesday, Mrs. R. o. Evans, Dale House, Llandilo, took 2nd prize with "Lady Lofty" for harness.^ horses not exceeding 15 hands. At Chepstow, Mr. T. Nicholas, oi Port Talbot, took a prize and "r" m hapjtes horse daasess

SWANSEA CHILD S SAD DEATH, Fatal Sequel to Scalds and Blood Poisoning-, A coroner's inquiry has been ordered as to the death of a little girl named WinifraJ Panet, aged two yeans and eight months, of No 29, Park-street, Swajisea, who died early on Wednesday morning. FURTHER DETAILS: SAD CIRCUM- STANCES. From enquiries made subsequently by one of our representatives, we learn that the child fin weeks ago was being attended to by the mother for a festered finger, when de-w-^sed knocked over a basin of hot water, an.i ths contents went over its hand. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Freear temporarily treated the child, and later it was ordered to ba taken to the Swansea Hospital. As recently as Tuesday the little one was wheeled in a bassinette to the hospital. Fr. Isaacs, who saw the state of the child's hand, endeavoured to secure a bed for the little one. The mother .says a bed had been promised tlifc child some time previously, and she took the child to the hospital 'ally to have ie imui" dressed. As her little one failed to take nourishment she became alarmed and on Tuesday night her worst fears were realised. Deceased asked for a drink of milk, and a few minutes afterwaffcls spoke of its hand burning and died. Dr. Roberts, who saw the child after death, says it died from shock following scalds. NO BED AVAILABLE AT THE HOSPITAL. The Borough Coroner, Mr. Leeder, held tii. inquest at the Park Hotel, on Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Ada Pannctt, mother, described five weeks ago deceased had suffered from festered finger on the left hand, and she was bathing the limb when the basin of hot water was knocked over. Witness took the child to DT. Anderson, who gave a prescription for a lotion. Dr. Anderson (lid come and see the child again, and a week after she took the child to his surgery, Eind Dr. Freear attended to it. Dr. Ander' son asked if she would like to take deceas.vi to the hospital. Florence Down, sister of last witness, des- tilied to having been called in by Mrs. Pita nett, when the child was dying. It called Íú: milk, and spoke of its hand smarting, and then gave three groans and died in witness's arms. Dr. Isaac said he treated the child for the first time at the hospital on Tuesday, and at least a fortnight previously for septic bums. The child's hand was in a very bad condition when witness saw it, and its general condition was low. He did not then know the child was dying. He endeavoured t^get a bed for the deceased, but found the beds were all occupied. Witness then said tne hand would have to be amputated, erce his wish to have the little, one placed in one of the wards. Heart failure, result om Mood poisoning, was the cause ,t In answer to the Coroner, witnees said he was awav when the .child was first examined a the hospital He had heard no com- plaint as to the case not being rated at the hospital. Septic poisoning oculd he caused by dirty water or soiled rags. The mother of the deceased, wher asked if she had any complaint, said every- thing had been done at the hospital that could be done. A verdict of "Death from heart failure, following septic poisoning, called by scalds accidentally sustained," was the verdict, I brought in by the jury.

CCC 2TT RIGHT-OF-WAY. Member Obtains CheapLegal Advice. "We are a quorum, aren't we?" asked Mr. C. H. Perkins, chairman of the Cockstt Parish Council, on Tuesday evening. "Yes, sir," energetically replied Mr. Mar- tyn, the clerk. "Fire away, then," said tho Chairman. "Read the mintrtes." 1 The clerk proceeded to do 1'0. They in- cluded a reference to Mr. John Bevan's ¡ spesc'i on the Weig-road. Mr. Bevan now wished 'o correct the minute. Ho had not stated that the Weig- road could be closed,—Clerk That's what's down, any way.—Mr. Bevan later asked if the committee that had been appointed to interview old inhabitants as to the Weig- road had heard anything further. The Clerk explained that Mr. Bevan con- tended the Weig-road was a public road; he (the clerk) that it was a right-of-way. That was the difference between him and Mr. Bevan at last session. Mr. Bevan here stated that he had ob- tained legal opinion which should carry some weight. He had written to "Rey- nolds," and secured a reply in a column run by a barrister-at-law. He had, he said, explained the position; then put the fol- lowing questions:—(1) Is this a public road? (2) Is it legal to have the road mend- ed by the Parish Council? (3) Assuming the footpath was in existence prior to the roadway being left open, will that alter the legal -conditions? The replies were:—(1) It is not a public road (2) Yes; (3) No. Further, Mr. Bevan continued, he had addressed similar questions to the "Weekly Budget," which also bore out what he (Mr. Bevan) contended. He now proposed that the Council tip a few loads of ashes on the road and make a test case of it. Mr. D. Davies said he would like to know what had been done by the commit- tee. He had found that the footpath was not in existence twenty years ago. "Old men said 'Yes,' Mr. Bevan re- torted, and added, "I'll go further, and say thart if we're surcharged I'll pay the money out of my own pocket!" Chairman: Is the road much used? Mr. Bevan: More so than any one we have in the whole of the parish. The Clerk explained he had been defin- itely informed that it was not a public road, ¡ but an easement road which Sir Robert I Morris had control over. Mr. Bevan was positive that carts had been passing over it for 12 years. Chairman Is there no way of obtaining some absolute opinion on it? Mr. Bevan (holding up the clipping from "Reynolds"): I take it this is some au- thority. Clerk (with dignity): I gave you a life- long authority on this subject—Sir Robert Hunter. On Mr. Bevan's motion being put to the meeting, two voted for it and two against whereupon the chairman, in consideration of the small number present, used his cast- ing vote against it. Mr. Bevan remarked that if the owners were t > be enforced by the District Council to put the road in proper repair, it would be worse for them. They would be cutting off their nose to spite their face. What were they in any doubt about? he added. He couldn't understand the position assum- ed by the clerk. The Clerk warmly replied that he had found if they mended the road they would be in an illegal position, and he declined to be any part to it. Mr. Damels was elected representative for Waunarlwydd. Favourable reports were presented as to the Graig water sup- ply and the right-of-way over Cockett Tun- nel. On the latter question the Clerk re- ported there had been a conference at Cockett Station between Messrs. Thomas Williams and Martyn; Howel Thomas (Swansea Council estate agent), G. Powell Thomas (highway surveyor; for Swansea Rural District Council), on one hand, and Mr. Lewis (Robinson, Smith, Sons, and Lewis, local solicitors to the G.W.R. Co.), Mr. Eynon (assistant divisional engineer, G.W.R., Neath), and H. Jones (district es- tate agent, G.W.R., Neath), on Thursday, July 13. While tho railway people were not pre- pared to admit the existence of a right-of- way, to obviate th4* expenses that would ie involved in litigation, they were prepared to consider, without prejudice, the making of a footpath from Gorse-rcad to Cockett Station, with stiles and bridges complete. This was coasideied very satisfactory.

The late Mr. James Burehell, St. George- terrace, Swansea, secretary of the Parnch- ial Football Club, was buried on Taraday1 at Llansamlet. A large nombar oi his: friends paid a last tribute of respect, tood there were many wreaths. K«* T*»si<«r Janes officiated at the house, Rov. Mr. wart at the church, and Rey* SHsine; at th# gca»eside.,

PONTLLIW AGRICULTURAL SHO* 16th ANNUAL EVENT: FUIZj LIST OW AWARDS. The sixteenth annual exhibition of liorsea, cattle, sheep, pige, etc., w«b hold at Poni* liw on Rank Holiday, in ibowery weather. Credit is due to the secretary, Mir. Thomas Williams, Castelldu, pontao-dulais, in making it such a success. Awards: — Horses, ishires.-Brcom mark, with foal at foot: 1, J: Bictha.rds, Gellywerec; 2, D. Joseph, Ffoesfaoh; 3, D. To-nes, Kill ay.-Suokring colt or fiily: 1, J. Blchards, Gellywereai; 2, D. Jones, Wernfawr; 3, Mrs. Eees, Cla.mddo.- Yearling colt or filly: 1, T. Williams, Castell- du; 2, Mcasra. M. and J. IWOOrt: Liandremor Fawr; 3, ditto.-Two-yeax-old gelding or filly: T. Evans, Pontatrdnlais; 2, W. Harris, Llwynadaw; 3, ditto.—Mare or folding: 1. T. Thomas, Talyaiyn; 2, D. fuviat. H-emdy; < D, Joseph, Ffoesfach—Best Shire in the show (a challenge cup given by Mr. W. Wil- liams, jeweller, Swansea): Prize divided i» tween J. Richards and T. Tho-ma;s.-Haclmeyn —Brood mare with foal at foot: 1, R. IL Sampson, Pontacrdulais; 2, J. Perkins, Llao- dllo. Suckling colt or filly: 1, R, H. Samp* ,-on; 2. W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy, Ltandilo.—' Yearling colder filly: 1, j. Mathias, Pontaa, dulais; 2. W Harris. Llwyn a/dam; 3, W. Mainwaring, Brynrhoe.—Two-year- old gelding or filly; 1. J. Matildas, Pontajv dulais; 2, P. Phillips, Llanelly; 3, J. Oronow. Brynhad.—Mare or gelding (to be ridden)j 1, J- J. Young, Croes Hands; 2, G. J. Griffiths, Gorseinon; 3, J. Mathias, Dail t-,v y-n.C-ba Brood ma.ro with foal at foot, 14 hamds: 1, R. H. Sampson, ffetndy; 2, W. R. C. Thomas, ^°lgoy; 3, T. Thomas, Talyolyn.-guekhn colt or any: 1. J; Williams, Brookla.r!d-te<r ■Pa°6: 2. J. Mafthras. Dantwyn.—Yearling colt or filly: 1, W. R. C. Thomas. Dolgoy; 2, L. Grifirths, Mount Pleasant; 3. J- Mathias, Dantwyn.—Two-year-old gelding or any- 1, P. Phillips. Kidwelly; 2. J. Cromow, Bryn- had; 3, D. Protheroe.—Mare or aeWtmg (to be ridden): 1. G. J. Griffiths, Goav seinon; 2. W. R. C. Thomas. Dolgoy: 3. Dr. Jones, Llc-ngennech.— Ponies—Br ood mane with foal at foot, not exceeding 13 handa high: 1, w. Morgan, Mansel Arme; 2..T. E. Thomae. Llandik); 3. R. H. Sampeon.—Strck- ling colt or filly, dams no tto exceed 13 bands high: 1. J. E. Thomas, Llandilo; 2, G. J. Griffiths, Gorseinon; 3, T. Walters. Glaji- lliw.—Yearling colt or filly: 1, j. -T Young, Cross Hands; 3, D. Mutthews, White Rock; 3, Dr. Griffiths, Pontardulaiis.—1Two-ycwr-oW coil or filly: 1, vi, Thomas, Gorfcinon; 2, P. Davies, Lioughor; 3, D. Joncc:. AX-ernfo.wr.- Mare or gelding (to be ridden): 1. K Jonea, Tumble; 2. W. J. Jenkins, Crstgeefnparc; 3. W. Jones, Cross fla,nd=.—Geldin ,r mare not exceeding 15 hands high, suitable for ool- liery purposes: 1, B. Robcrte. Pontardulals; 2, W. Clement, Rrynbach.—Sucker by "Mar cauiay": 1, W. R. C.. Thomas. TVrfsoy: 2, J. Perkinp, Pongcihm (given by MeGsrs. Janiea Bros., Fairy (4rove). iieke-r by "Brillian": 1, D. Joncn. Werafawr; 2. D. Joseph, Ffoes* fa.ch (given by Messrs. James Sucker by "Royal Trustee": 1. J. Mthi Dantwyn; 2, G. J. Griffiths, Gorseinon by John!?. Gower Inn, GowertonV Cattle.—Bnfl (Hereford), under 2* months: 1. J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr; Z. D. .Jooeph.-Shorthorn hull, under 24 months: 1. T. Jenkins. Pent re; 2, B. Roberts. Taly- fan.—Hereford cow. amy age. in calf or in milk: 1. J. IT. Williams, Gwenlais Pruwr; 2. ditto. —ShcrrtihoTD cow. any age, in calf Or in milk: 1. T. Waiters Glantliw; 2, H. W. Thomafi, Renalft.— Two-yea.r-old heifer in calf: 1. J. Walters. GtanlUv; 2. J H. Wil- liams, Gwenlais Fawr.—Yearling heifer: t. H. W. Thomas, Banallt; 2, J. Richards, Gelly- were,n.-Tipifer calf, under 12 months: 1. B. Roberte, Pontardniais; 2, J H. Willia,MF- Cow, Channel Island breed, in full profit: i, Miss .Toiler. Bottws: 2, ditto.—Pair of steers: 1, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr; 2. ditto.— Bull calf, imder 12 months: 1, T. Jenkins, Pent re: 2. "R Roberts, Talyfan S11eep.-Ram. any breed or age: 1. T Wil- liams, Castelldu: 2. ditto.—Ham lamb, any breed: 1. T. Williams, Castelldn; 2, ditto-— Pen of three ewes. any breed or age: 1, T. Williams; 2, ditto.Pen of three ewe lamhs, any breed. 1. T Williams, Castelldn; 2. It W. Thomas, Ben ail It Mountain Sheep.—'Ram, any age: 1. W. Harris, Llwynadau; 2. J. Williams, Gwynfw. -Ra,m lamb: 1, W Ha.rris, Llwynadau: T. Williams. Castelldu —Pen of thpee owea, any age: 1. T. Williams, Castelldu: 2. d'tto. -Pon of three ewe lambs: 1, T. Willi: nm Castelldn; 2, ditto. Pig8.- Boar, any breed 01' age: 1 ,T. Mathias, Dantwyn; 2..T. Daries, Tliw Mall.— Sow, any breed or age: 1..1. Mathias. Dnarf- wyn; 2, B. Roberta, Talynfan.—Store nig. aiIJ. breed, under nine monf^K' old: 1. J. Mathias. Dantwyn: 2. D. I>aview. Fontlliw. Sheep Dogs.—Ccfllie dog on- bitch: 1, J. H. .v illlan". uisioMiiu: 2. '-lino. "Dug r bitvO. for which the owner holds a.n exemption from license: 1, J. H. Williams, Casstelldu; 2. ditto. Sundries.—Sheaf of wheat, not less than six inches in diameter: 1. T. Williams, Oaetell- du; 2. W. Walters Gkmlliw.— Shea.f'of bar- ley, not less titoan 6in. in diameter: 1. T. GlaTilliw: 2, R. H. Harris, Gwenlaia Fach.—Sheaf of oats, not less than 6in. in diameter: 1, J. H. Williams. Gwenlais Fawr: 2, ditto—Six mangolde: 1, D. Jones. Kil's-7; 2, ditto; fix swedes: 1, T. Phillips, Velindre; 2. ditto.-Si-K turnips: 1. D. Jones, Wernfawr; 2, ditto.—Odllection of veeeta.bVs. not more than six distinct kinds: 1. i, Thomas. Lough' 2. Philip Phillips. Pon- t,a,rdula,is.Frccli butter, n0t less than olbs. in plain rolls or brick shaped, with any ma.-rks: 1. Miss Anthony. Cefnforeet; 2, Mrs. Harris. Gwenlais Fawr.—Loaf (backers and shopkeepers eCtlnOOd): .1. Mies Rosaer, Pont- llrw; 2. Mrs. Bosser. Pontlliw Turnouts (OpeIlJ.- SingLa-harness horse, mare or gelding, any 'height: 1, T. Mathiaa, Pontardulais; 2, W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy.— Single-harness mare or gelding, not exceed- ing 14 hands: 1. R. H, Sampson, Hetndy; 2, E. Thomas, Tumble.—Tradesmen's turnout (single horse): 1, W. John, Gowerton; 2, T. Miaithias, Panta-rdul-aie.- Farmer's turnoat tborge, tra) and harness): 1, W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy; 2, T, Thomas. Ta-lyclyn.— Ladies' driving competition: 1, Miss Thomas, DQll; 2, Ml". John, Gower Inn. One mile trotting match, for cobs not ex- ceeding 15 hands: 1, J. Ovren, Morrieton; 2. E. Evans, PontarduWis: 3. J. Evane, Mynydd Ba.ch.-on,e mile trotting match for ponies not exceeding 13 hands high: 1, E. Evam-i, Pontardutais; 2, A. Smith, G-1-anamratn-, 3, D. Joseph. PantyfaJlen.—One mile galloping race for ponies not exceeding 134 hands: 1, D. Joseph. Pa.ntyfallen; 2. W Bevan, Tre- gyrmydd; 3, J. Richards. Grovesend. Poultry.—Cock or hen (Minorcae, Leghorns or Andalusians)-. 1, D O. Jones, Clydach; 2. ditto; 3, J Stephens, Clydach.—Cock or heil (Orpingtons. Plymouth Socks, or Wyall- 1, 2 and 3, D O. Jones, Clydach.- Cock or hen (amy variety of game): 1. D. Liewis. -Vlorris-terrace, 2 and 3, R. Glement, Pontaa"dnlais.—Cock or hen (any crested variety): 1, D. O. Jones, Clydach; 2, R .L. Davies. Pontardulatiq.-Pa-ir of ducks: L. Griffiths, Gorseinon-, 2, M. H Francis, Cloe- di-r: 3, T. Williams, Castelldu.—Homer pigeon (cock or hen): 1, W. Griffiths, Cadle Cottage; 2, J. Flavin, Swansea.—Turkey (cock or hen)s 1,' T. Williams, Castelldu; 2, W. Francis, dir.—Gander or goose: 1. L. Griffiths, Gcr- eeanon; 2, T. Williams, Casteflldu.—3 lbs, of Extracted Honey: 1. J. Perkins, Petngoila.n; 2. Miss Clement, PenHetrgaer. Tug-of-war.—Tug-of-war between Pontlliw Farmers and Pontlliw Colliers. Winners, Pontlliw Colliers. I Boring Competition.—Two strikers: 1, T. "Evans, Ammanford: 2, C. Taylor, Cwmdnlais; 3, J. iEvans, GToveaand.-On e striker: 1. T. Evans, Ammanford; 2, W. Allen. TirydaiL; 3. G. Jones, Pontlliw Walking race.—Amateurs residing within six miles of Pontlliw: D. O. Jones, Clydach. High Jump.-I, H. T. Sampson, PontaiTdn- tais. Guessing Weight of a Sheep: 1, J. B. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2, T. Matthias, Pon- tardulcuis; 3, J. Daviee, Gorsgoed.

Felinfoel Sports. TTw( grand professional sports bald at Felinfoel, Llanelly, on Tuesday, proved a. m-eat success. We appeod the results:— o* 4 W7 i)^i -r Boys race: x, uaoetty; 2 B L. Lane, Llanelly 3, H. Jooee, Felia- ioel; 4, A. Mason, Felinfoel. 100 yards open: 1, Joe White, Elswick, scratch; 2 J. Watlcins, Llaiueliy, 12 yarcta- 3 M. L. Phllhps, Llanelly, 9 yaads. 1 Tllxo-ul.g cricket ball: 1, W. TWi, Tum, ble- 2, Joe Griffiths, Fedinfoel. Ambulance competition W. Rartiboiomew and friends (G.W.R.) Quarter-mile open handicap: 1, HiarT Morgana, Llaiidly, 31 yards; 2, Joe Wkit^. scratch; 3, Ben James, F-eliirfoei, S2 yards Sack race 1, Jota Fwaatoe,- 2, Ben James; 3, N Tkwnew, LAU&Pii7. 100 yaxds WAS- ocaitpetsfcios. ( measure WO yards by t»kazw aay runncer of stemi: L W. XbmDos; SL J. Anhaev. The resort* iI1 tb. tEmbwresjf and tÅ ccmpeuutaons mm, giwtm. -.14 rri-itA-,d and Published <oT the "Sfjnth Waiee Post" Newspaper Go>apftn«, Ltd., ay DAYU) DAFim m the Offlcai of th^ .if j