The Cambrian

NEATH. At Neath on Monday, Daniel Stringer, of no settled abode, wa-s sent to prison for seven days, with hard labour, for sleeping out. At Neath on Friday George Wilson, of Port Tennant, was fined £1 7s. for falsely representing hithself to be a bona-fide tra- veller at the Burrows Lodge. At Neath on Monday Thomas Price, but- cher, was summoned for using threats to- wards Martha Jones, widow, Nant-laiie.— The case was dismissed. At Neath, on Monday, Obadiah Jeremiah the Green, was fined 7s. 6d. and costs for obstruction; and Dd. Mort, oj Savour s- Court, 10s. and costs, for using profane lan- guage; and Wm. Jno. Davies, of 23, Wind- street, 20s. and costs for using obscene lan- guage. At Neath, on Monday, Sarah Evans, of no fixed abode, Daniel Jones, of Seven Sis- ters, were each fined 5 s. and costs; and Hannah Mears, of the Green, 20s. and costs for drunkenness and disorderly behaviour; William George summoned John Price, of Llantwit-road, for assault, but the case was At Neath on Monday David Bainford, Penrhiewtyn, was summoned for committing wilful damage oy releacing the brakes of four trucks, which craehcd into the doors of a goods waggon. Inspector Cresswell, Neath and Brecon. Railway, on whose application the case was adjourned, mentioned that the damage amounted to £ 5. Results of South Kensington examinations at Neath County School are as follows:- Methematics—Stag? 2, second class: G- J Evans, T y. Thonap&on; Stage 1, fiTSt class D. J. Dav>• J VI. Davies, Evans, E. Hale, C. Morgan, E. Morgan, VI Mor- gan, E. Morris S. Rees, T. H. Richards, J. Thomas; second claes; A. Harrett, W J Howells, W. D. Jones, H. Lloyd, E. A. Phil- lips, W. Rees, M. Rogers, and W D Thomas— Chenmtry (tbeoretica; inoryanc) atage 1 first class: M .Morgan> Richards, W. J. Richards and M. Rogers- second class: D. J. Davies, J, Evans F Griffiths, W. D. Jones, H Lloyd, C. Mor- I gan, A. J. Richard, YY. and W. D. Uhomae.—Chemistry (practical inorganic),' stag* 1, first class: T. W. Thompson; se- cond class J. M. Davies, G. J. Evans, A. Lloyd, E. Morris, W, Rees, T. H. Rickardsj afid Jv Thomas.

LLANDOVERY. BOWDmiR-ETTBS. a<By 'toyfri ") The sheop dog tria.L3 are now a thing of the past. Some admirable work was s>3en, and a financial success achieved It was somewhat surprising, tllioug-h, thajt the trials did not attruct a greater num- ber of visitors into town, especilly as the railway companies had iaeued cheap tickets. The flguve of Mr. W. Willi<a.ms. in his capacity of timekeeper, was sadly missed at the shiasp dog trials. He has acted as such for many years, but was unable to do so on this occasion through suffering from. rheu- matism. Ovun. S.. H. Prince made a oapahle substitute. "Cray Bonnie," who won the first prise at the t'ria13, has won altogether for h-er mas- tar £43 in prizes. She's well worth, keeping. The Town Cricket Club have just finished their home fixtures. The record is a very poor one. indeed; in fact, one of the worat. held by the club. Of the five games played, the only victory gained wm against Lampeter College, the remainder being 3 lost and one drawn. Whait a change has come over tfte club! There wae a time, and not many yea re ago, tco, when the- Llandoverians were considered the toughest eleven in South Wales. Three a way matches still remain on tihe ca.r<d for dispotaaJ, but a rumoar is afloat that they are to be cancelled. Hockey will soon be upon us, and all last year's players are again availaible, conse- quently a successful season is prophesied. Wiih Xicholl-s and Waikins in the ranks, wouldn't it be a hot team? The Mayor a.nd Mayoress, and Aid. D. Saunders Thomas are at present enjoying the sea breezes a.t Aberystwith. Let us hope that Mrs. Lewis will return to her native heath completely restored to health. Nurse Prytherch, who for nine yeans attended the feick and poor, has just left the town for Carnarvon. It aeeTns a. great pity that some token of appreciation waa not given her prior to her departure. A sad case oocbrred in the Myddfai dis- trict, a young infant being burnt to deo..th whilst the parents w.e absent haymaking. No fault is attached to anyone bu.t it shows what a necessity fire-guards are. The Agricultural Show has been fixed for the 22nd September, a.nd the classes are somewhat similar to last year. The seore- tarial re;ns are in the hands of jir. J. James, Maesycoed, a gentleman well versed in agricultural matters. A femaJe resident had left the borough for just a month, and upon her return she was heard to exclaim, surprisingly, "My word, the town clock is .still in the same spot." Did she think an earthquake had visited the town during her absence? For the seoond 'tiin-e in succession no capes were presented a.t the Petty Sessions. The members of the Llandingat Church Sunday School journeyed to Abery",twith on Monday, and had a mst enjoyable diay. Mushrooms are plentiful just now in most places. The other morning, however, an in- habitant took a clothes-basket with him to gather some, but 10 and beho-Id, his search was rewarded with just a dozen mushrooms, and wet feet. The Volunteers returned from their week's training at Porthcawl on Saturday even- ing. looking all the better after their trip. I had a ohat with Lieut. Rees., who n- formed me that the men had a pleaoant time, and behaved themselves admirably. G ood! Whilst at Porthoawl, an individual—pos- sibly possessing more money than sene21- sent a wire here with the alarming informa- tion that a Llandoverian was under airrest! Fortunately, the report was without founda- tion, and it seems a pity t!he individual could find no better way to spend the nimble taanner. The rumour naturally caused no end of anxiety amongst the parents of the boys in khaki. Probably it was ail done as a "joke" —of a kind. » Mr. E. Price-Griffith hae, I understand, selected a. silver tea and coffee service as a testimonial from the Town Improvement Committee. He will also be the recipient of some gift from the committee of the sheep dog trials as well. I hear the presentation is intended to take place in the course of a few days, if Mr. Griffith can make it convenient to oome from Cardiff. At the Cardigan Agruculturai Show last week, Mr. David Jones, of Llwynpiod, and formerly of Llanfair House, near this town, secured seven firsts and three second prhes, whilst at Handovery. Mr. Jones waa the most successful of the exhibitors in cattle. On Thursday last a jumble sale was held at Llnjnvrda, in aid of the Church Fund. The event was opened by Miss Thursby-Pel- ham, Abermarles Park. TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday laist. In the absence of the Mayor, Alder- man T. Wa-tkins. Tyoerrig (the senior mem- ber of the body) was voted to thfe chair. There were also present Aldermen J. It. James (Albert HQuse), Councillors D. T. M. Jones (Nantyrhogfau), T. Roberts (Crown Stores), II. Havard i North am pton House), T. (irwetnlais Daviess (Greyhound JJraih D. Jones (Rhosybedw), D. Morgan (Half Moon", and F. Wall (Pencerrig), together with the OlRirk i(! £ r. H. Alfred Thomae\ and Sur- veyor air. W. Lloyd). HEALTH RE!PORT. Aid. T. Wlatkina enquired if any com- muinffioation had been lre/o ai ved from fehe Local Government rJoard refcjitive to tihe Health Iteport for the past year. As they knew, its adoption had been deferred until the Board approved of it,-The Clerk e&id that a letter had been received from the Assistant Soonotary, dwtled the 4th inst., which read as am directed by Che Local Government Board to advert to their letter of th;* 17Hi ult., and to state that they have now received from the Medi- cal Officer of Haalth for the Borough of Llandovery a copy of his annual report for 1904, but without the Tables 1 to 4, which Should have been appended. The Board ragrard the delay in forwarding the report as most unsatisfactory, and they accordingly ojak me to inform the Town Council that if Mr. Berryman's report and tables for 19C5 be not received before the expiration of his praserat appointment, the Boaird will not be prepared to sanction his further re-ap- pointment with a view to the repayment of the moiety of his salary by the County Council. Mr. D. T. M. Jones moved, atnd Mr. T. G- Davies peconded that in fairness to the Medical Officer, a copy of the lester be furnished him.—The report of the Medi- cal Officer of Hoalth (Br. D. N. Berryman, M.A.. (Oxon.), M.R.a.S., L.RJC.P.) FOR year 1904, was then read, as delay in sending you this report is due to more than one cause The main cause '8 the absence of statistics, and for these ohe Local Government Board call more exact- iugly yearly. I have no daita for going back ten years. The data have net been kept with a view to filling these ever multiply- ing returns. It is hardly the work of an anxious doctor to fightc through all these figures. Only two caaea of zymotic disease ware notified, one of diphtheria, and one of soarletina. There was no illness in the Pub- lic Institutions. The birth and deaflh rates were normal, the vncidenoe ryf deta-th falling heaviest on the ajfed. Infant mortality was normal. The sanitary condition of the town was good. and steadily improving. The sheap dip in the market wan a boon to the farmers, and can pass through 70 sheep .-„n haur. Ne.w houses improve on tthe o3d|, especially [Hl regards light and snaos. The w ater supply remained am pit* Vherr^ was no ose of typhoid fever, in fact, the public health was so ?o<>d that a Medical Officer cannot find fault. '—Mr. T. Robert? jpropo.sed tihat the Report be adoptttfid.—f,Jr. T. B. Lkivlors aeootided, and the same vw.e deolra/ned carried ROAD SCRAPINGS. A letter v as read from the Clerk to the County Council wiiÍh reference to the uji- satisfactory method adopied with regard to leaving scrapings 0:1 ,/tie main roads in the I borough, as complained by the Tow a Coun- cil, bhthe question had been referred to the Main Roads and Bridges Committee for consideration. I DANGEBOCS SPOT. I A oommunication was read from Mr. Baji > Btiviea, The Emporium, drawing the Coun- [ cil's attention to the dan g-esroae spot near Windermere a.nd tha. tit waa full time something was done to consider the SÚDLy of rhe inhabitants of the town as well as moitoi'isis and oyolists travtfllns tto and from the WellAid. Watkins: It is very dangerous, and a sign should be put up.- Mr. T. Roberts moved thai, a &ign warning people should be put up.—Itr. T. G. I>avies seconded —<Mr. D. T. M. Jonea: If it's a. county road the County Council should put up a danger signal.—Mr. Daniel Jones: Both corners^ are very dangerous ones.—Mr. D. Morgan: Yes. especially to drivers—Mr. 1>T ;\1. Jonos moved that the Clerk draw the attention of the County Council to it, with a requMt that a danger post be put up.— ■ T. Roberts remarked that lie would withdraw his motion, and second Councillor Jones s nroposikion.—Mr. J. R. JameB (jocu- larly): Unless the Ma.yor will be gracdousf.y kind enough to give a plot of land to widen the road.—The resolution waa carried. ENGINEERSHIP. The next item on the agenda was Coun. Morton's notice of motion ''that the Engi- neer be given a month s notice of dismissal." —Mr. Roberts said that Mr. Morton was un- able to be present that day, and had asked him to get the matter postponed for a month. He (Mr. Roberts) hoped in the meantime that wiser counsels would prevail, and that someone might influence the Engineer to conduct himself better. He was perfectly satisfied in his own mind that he did the work well, still he must not abuse any mem- bers on the Council.—Mr. J. R." James seconded.' Mr. D. Morgan moved as an amendment, and Mr. T. G. Davies seconded, that it be postponed indefinitely.—Mr. D T. M. Jones said that they were there as repre- sentatives of the ratepayers, although some 01 the gentlemen who had spoken were not present at the meeting when the Engineer made use of very offensive language to one of the members. He (Mr. Jones) could not put up with that, and the least thing one would expect from the officials was civility. --Ir. 1. G. Davies was about sneaking, when Mr. Roberta asked that he be rukd out of order.—Mr. T. G. Davies (heatedly) No, you shant. Councillor Jones has been allowed to express an opinion and why not myself? At the meeting in question Mr. Morton, through some remark, had made the Engineer lose his temper, and there was quite as much fault with one as the other.— Aid. Watkins said he quite concurred with Coun. Roberts' remarks, and hoped things would come round between this and the next meeting. He (Mr. Watkins) was the oldest member there, and had always advocated the consideration of leniency. He was of opin- ioT that it should alwavs be made quite as difficult for a man to lose a post as to at- tain it. He must, however, say that he was very much shocked to hear the language ex- by the Engineer at the last'meeting. Mill, he was a thorough good workman. If the question was left in abeyance for a month it might be for ever, provided, of course, Mr. Richards apologised to Mr. Mor- ton. He hoped this would be done, other- wise he (Mr. Wat kins) must stand up for the dignity of the Council.—On a division, six voted for the motion, and three for the amendment, the motion being thereupon de- clared carried. SUGGESTED BYE LAYV FOR MOTOR- ISTS. Aid. T. Watkins remarked that he had had a conversation with seme of the mem- bers on the Council as to framing a bye-law to prevent motors travelling at a faster rate than six to eight miles an hour in the borough. He considered it was high time something was done, as the present rate they travelled was most dangerous to the public. Mr. T. Roberts: I am very pleased to hear the suggestion, as it is badly needed.—- Tho Clerk But it can't be done to-day.— Aid. Watkins: I think we as a Borough > Council have the pcwer to frame by.e-laws regulating the traffic.—Mr. J. R. James: I am not quite sure about that, as the County Council have the maintenance of the roads. But that body have a similar bye- law now tinder^consideration.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones: The Motor Car Act stipulates 20 miles an hour, but this was too great a speed to go through towns.—Mr. J. R. James: Ten miles an hour would be excessive if going through a crowded thoroughfare. The subject then dropped, it being understood that Aid. James would bring the question forward at the nert County Council meeting. FOUNTAIN OUT OF REPAIR. The Engineer was instructed to attend to the fountain near Mr. Richard Thomas' hotfse. MEAT MARKET. Mr. T. YVatkins considered it full time the Meat Market renovations were proceeded with. The best part of the summer had already gone, and the winter would soon be upon them. and its present dilapidated con- dition was not fit for any farmer's wife to go in.—Mr. Roberts: A committee was ap- pointed to meet the architect.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones: And the Architect has been in- structed to prepare the specification.—The Clerk Yes, that is so.—It was resolved to instruct the Clerk to write to the Architect upon the matter. WATER SUPPLY ABUNDANT. Mr. D. T. M. Jones: A nv report on the water supply?—A'cl. Y0::ki:¡; There is pLntv of water, and it is not now turned off. Mr" Roberts: Additional water of good C]"3b'ty could also be got with an expendi- ture of about £ 3.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones: \0. had better not interfere with our present good scheme. SCHOOL LANE RUBBISH. On the suggesion of Aid. Watkins, the ■ rv-r-yor was directed to inform the resi- dents in School Lane to use the bins placed' there for depositing ashes. LLANDOVERY SHEEP DOG TRIALS. On Friday last the Old Castle Grounds was tlje ece:?' of a grand trial of sheep dogs—the 9th annual since its inauguration. The df-tTse is unquestionably one ol the best in South Wales, and a great advantage from a sp-eotator'g point of view is the Castle Mound, from wr.ich tlhe v/hoV: run is easily surveyed by the spectators. This year's event like its predecessor, was held under the presidency of Mr. J. C. Vaughan-Pryse- Rice, J. P., gentleman who, for a numer of years, has "been the staunchest suporter of the trials. Indeed, we hardly know of any public object connected with,the borough but what rm received a handsome subscription from the hands of tho genial and popular squire ol Lhvyny-Brain. The weather, un- fortunately, though dry, was very dull, and a bitterly cold breeze prevailed during the proceedings. This naturally affected the tak- ings ret the gate to a considerable extent, although under the circumstances the com- mittee hve very iittte ground to complain. Those that were present—and they numbered a.bout t hroo hundred persons—were most ap- preciative, and any creditable work by the dogs was rewarded with considerable cheering—cheers which even made the foun- dations of the old Castle ruins quake. There were a aual of classes set down for competi- tion, one, open to all comers, and the other for novices. The first elicited 33 entries from Yorkshire Manchester, and various p.rts of North and South Wales, whilst the later class also drew 29 dogs, some from a considerable distance. One singular thing noticeable in the novice class was that only four dogs represented the district of LIaji. dovery. One would have thought that in an agr;cuHnral district like this, and where sheep are reared in thousandis, the farmers would have taken a keener interest in the trials. The event opened at nine o'clock in the morning, a.nd did not terminate until eight p.m. In the novice class some fairly good york was witnessed, and the best. dogs therein competed also with the champions, The jadges admitted that the work in the t Jnunpion class eclipsed a.l1 other exhibitions they had seen at LiMideloeei. Pontardawe, and other trials held this year. Better work oou'd never have been wished for. In the first round six dogs scored a similar number of points, and the work of these was almost perfect. They penned in very short time, the briefest being 6 minutes 5 seconds. Those that tied showed all round excellence, and master and dog appeared to work to- I gefrher in encollent harmony. The doers that tied were Mr. George Bancroft's "Scot" Mr. Rhys Hope's "Fly"; Mr. D. Rees'j "Ta-pe" Mr. YV. Akrigg's "Lady" Mr. Gomer Phillips' "Moss" and Mr. Bennett's "Gray Bonnie." A suggestion to divide prizes amongst them was not entertained by the competitors, a.nd consequently the dogs had to work the course a second time. The sheep appeared a stiffer lot and got very "frisky," resuH-ing in only two of the com- noting animals penning all through. A very keen tussle for premier honours ensued bet- ween 'Cray Bonnie" and "Lady," the for- mer scoring 30 points to 29 by the latter^ thus winning the first prize. "Cray Bonnie' was the best in the fie'd on the "take," and this was her chief forte. The nearest to those which tied were: MT. Bennetts "Young Bonnie" Mr. J. Davies' "Laps" Mr. Jeffreys' "Lark" Mr. T. Davies' "Juno YVen" and Mr. Barcroft's "Dist," only hal: 3, point dividing them. As an exhib'- tion of ''sheep working'' the trials must be classed as the best of the series. The sec- hal: 3, point dividing them. As an exhib'- tion of ''sheep working'' the trials must be classed as the best of the series. The sec- retarial work was in the capable hands of Me^yrs. M. H. Nichols, H. V. Watkins and E. P. Griffiths, but the brunt of the duties ieally fell upon the shoulders of Mr. Nichc's, whose energy and admirable arrangements predominated throughout. Mr. W. H. Jones, manager of the' National Provincial Bank, acted as treasurer, whilst the judges —a;l of whom gave entire satisfaction in their ,e, I decision-3—were Mr. F. G. Vivian, Caerau Cardiff; Mr. T. T. Price, Tyrcapel, Senny Bridge; and Mr. W. Wi'liams, Blaentwrch, Ca::o. As time-keeper, Councillor S. H. Price performed a lot of hard work. Tho other officials were :—Vice^-Presidents Lord Cawdcr. Lord Trtd-sgar, 1h. B. Evans (Llan- fair Grange), Mr. Mervyn Peel (Danyralit), Mr. H. Meuric Lloyd (Delfryn), Mr. C. P. Lewis (Llandigat), Mr. W. P. Jeffreys (Blaenos), Alder/nan J. R. James (Albert House), Dr. J. S. Rosser (Violet Cottage), Mr. H. Alfred Thomas (Penybont), Mr. J. P. Gwynne-Hotford (Buckland), Captain D. wyne (Cilgwyn), MT. T. Phillips (Picton Court), Mr. D. T. M. Jones (Nantyrhogfan), Col. H. Davies-Evans (Highmead), Mr. J. F. Rees (The Vtou), Major T. Lloyd-Harris (Llwyndewi), and Aid. T. YVatkins (Tycer- rig). Committek-, Messrs. D. S. Thomas (Belmont House), W. Williams (High-street), D. Perrott (Waterloo House), E. Jones (Ncuadd House), S. H. Price (Trafalgar House), J. Major (FoTest View), D. Edgar Williams (Springfield Cottage), B. Griffiths ¡ (Llanfair House), D. Rcderick (Llwynber- llan), D. P. Evans (Penrhwiryclien), J. James (Maesyeced), J. F. Rees (Vron), J. Morgan (Henl.ys). T. Roberts (Crown Stores), and J. Peters (Abergwenlais). At the close of the trials the officials sat down to a capi- tal dinner at the King's Head Hotel, pre- pared by Hostess Walters, and subsequently some appropriate addresses were delivered Apendod are the results :— Champion Class (Open to all Comers).— 1st (£10), Mr. Edward Bennett. Najityrharn Cray, "Cray Bonnie' 2nd ( £ 6 10s.), Mr. YYr. Akrigg, GaTsdale, Sedbergh, "Lady" 3rd ( £ 2), Mr. D. Rees, Marchogdir, Cray, "Tape" 4th ( £ 1), Mr. George Barcroft, Scout Moor, fehuttleworth, "Rap"; 5th, (10s.), Mr. Gomer Phillips, Garth. Aber, Cardiff, "Moss' 6th (extra prize), Mr. Rhys Hope, Abergwesin. Garth, '.Fly." Class 2 (Open to Dogs that have never won a Prize up to date of entry).—1st (JB5), Mr. D. Rets, Marchogdir, Cray, "Tape" 2nd and 3rd (f2 and PI), Dnided between Mr T. P. Wiiiams, Treharris. "Juno." and Mr. D. Roderick, Lhvynberllan, Llandovery, "NeU"; 4th and 5th (10;0 and 5s.), Divided between Mr. T. Jones, Llandiloes, "Pat," and Mr. William Jones, Corwen, "Fanny" 6th :35. M.), Mr NN Jones, Troedrhiwcy- mer, Rhancluwyn. "Wallace" 7th. (extra prize), Mr. Rees" Evans, Penlan, Cynghordy. "Fly." MR. HARRY WATKINS' RETIREMENT. Mr. H-irry YVoghan Watkins. Tycerrig, tbe well-known Welsh International, and Ia<;t year's captain of the Llar.elly fifteen, has now definitely decided to retire from foot'bail. He has just taken over the exten- sive business or his father (Alderman YY at- kins) as a brewer and this is the main rea- son of his retirement from the winter ga.r.e. This will unquestionably mean a great less to Wales, as YVakiiH was admittedly one of the best forward* representing the country. It is to be hoped, however, that he will find time to assist the Llandovery hockey club during t-he coming season. YSTRAu RENT AUDIT. The Lady Day half-yearly rent audit of the Ystrad Estate, the propprty 01 Mr. Jeff- revs-Owen, was held at the Castle Hotel, on Tuesday last, wh<=> the tenantry were enter- t tained to a capital dinner prepared by Hostess Morgan.

Child Burnt to Death at Myddfai An inquest w;is heM on Thursday last at CeingwTvch Farm, Myddfai, near Llan- dovery, before Mr. J. H. Powell, .solicitor, Llandiio (Deputy Coroner), and a jury (of whom the Rev. Ii Richards, Myddfai, acted as foreman), upon, the body of David John Thomas, aged one year and nine months, the infant son. of Air. Jacoi) Thomas, of Cefn- gwrych Farm, who succumbed to bums re- ce'ved on the prcvioufÖ Tuesday. Marian Davies, the servant girl, and step-sister of the deceased, aged 15 years, deposed that on Tuesday last she was left in charge of the three small children, including the deceased, whilst the parents were in the fields hay- making. About 11 a.m. she went out to the garden, leaving tho ohildron in the kitchen. In a few minutes she heard soini screaming, and she immediately ran into the house and found the little one's clothes ail ablaze. She wrapped her apron round the child, and subdued the fire, burning her fingers and hands in doing 00. Witness then called some neighbours, who summoned j the child's parents from the fields.—Jacob Thomas, the father of the deceased, stated that about 11 o'clock he was called to the house, and found the child had been badly burnt, especially about the abdomen. The child died at 3 o'clock.—The jury returned a. vordiot of "accidental death from burning." —The Coroner strongly recommended the advisability of everybody having fireguards in houses as a protection from fire, as it was d^<plorab!e to think the great number of children who lost their lives in this sad a n-ntfvr

I Swansea Harbour Locomotive "Duel,' A recent "Daily Poet" cartoon, in which rival locomotives, representing Swansea Harbour Trust and Mr. C. Rowland (for 4e railway companies), was very nearly realis- on Monday evening, when a crowd rt diverted onlookers witnessed a remarkablo scene. Eight trucks of coal, belonging to Meesrg W W. Holmes and Co., were standing (11 what is known as the gate-shed siding at, East-side, having been brought there about o'clock the same afternoon by a Rowland engine, acting for the L. ,Jid N.YV.Ry. ,jo The wagons were not taken into the Grai gob- works, for which they were intended, as instructions had been received from the works traffic agent not to bring them in, as there was no room for them until mid-night. About six p.m., however, two of the Har- bour Trust engines, acting on instructions, | took the eight trucks in hand, and p -o ceeded to haul them into the works, armd the protests of the Graigoia agent. To add xj, the turbulence of the episode, a Rowland engine (No. 10), waQ attached to the other end of the trucks, and was pulled with them up to the works, where the ooai was prompt- ly sent back again, as not being wanted. Harbour road was consequently blocked for a/n hour, the Harbour Trust claiming, however, that they were m-erely clearing their own siding. — CASE FOR THE HARBOLR TRUSTEES. We understand that the Harbour Trus- tees are preparing their own case for the Railway Commissioners, a.nd there will bo no change in the situation until November. Mr. Wm. Law, who was approached by a "Daily Post" reporter regarding the above, smiled, and said, "I'm afraid I can't discuss the matter."

SOAP MAKER'S PROFIT SHARING. An interesting scheme of profit sharing has been*introduced by Messrs. John Kmght and Sons, Ltd., soapma-kers to H.M. the I King. The whole of the staff this year re- ceive three weeks wages as their share. This seems to be a simple, and at the same time just, perhaps generous way by which many labour disputes might be avoided, and as we are assured by the directors that the savings made fully justify the bonus, which will increase according to the pros- perity of the company, we cannot help highly commending the action of Messrs. John Knight and Sons, Ltd.a house whose experience extends to close on one hundred yea-rs-to other firms whose failure to grapple with such problems has often cost verv dear. v DEVEREUX HANGED. Expiation for the Trunk Tragedy. Last Words on the Scaffold. Arthur Devereux, chemist's assistant, was executed at Pentouville Prison on Tuesday morning for the murder, by poisoning, ot his wife and twin children at Kensal Rise. The three bodies were found in a trunk which had been deposited in a furniture repository by Devereux, who was subse- quently arrested at Coventry. At the trial the defence was that Mrs. Devereux prisoned the children and then committed suicide, and that Devereux, anxious to con- ceal his wife's crime, placed the bodies 'n thq trunk. LAST SCENE: "I HAVE, NOTHING TO ADD." Devereux rose at six o'clock on Tues- day mormng and dressed himself in the clothes he wore at the trial. Breakfast, consisting of tea and bread and butter, was shortly afterwards briught to him, but rt wa., left practically untouched. At two miriutes to nine' Pierpomt, the executioner, who was assisted by Ellis, was ushered mto the condemned cell, and the operation of pinioning was quickly performed. Dever- eux bade the prison officials "Good-bye," and expressed gratitude for their kindness. The condemned man walked to the scaffo'd bareheaded and collarless between two war- ders and took up his position on the drop. Pierpoint rapidly carried out the final oper- ations and when the bolt was drawn Dev ereux fell below and death appeared to be instantaneous. Asked before leaving the condemned ceil whether he had anything to say, Devereux replied, I have nothing to add to what I ha"e already said." AFFECTION FOR HIS SURVIVING BOY. His affection for his surviving child, the littl- bov Stanley, was as unquestionable as the cold-blooded and deliberate atroci!y of th" triple murder. In a recent letter to Mrs. Gregor, his mother-in-law, Devereux wrote of little else but Stanley. "AH my belongings are to be disposed of for Stanley's benefit. He is to be adopted at once, if possible. Do the best you can for hrn, so that he may be well brought up. Tell him that I have gone away on a big sea prffer again, then he will gradually forget rot! in time. He is a brave little boy. I hav" no fears for his future welfare and happiness whatever. "Above all things, try to let Stanley think well of me atways'in the future as he has done in the past. Do not do any- thing to destroy his confidence in me. I-jt him think I was drowned at sea, or some- thing of that S{Jrt: If he gets into a good faintly, as I hope and trust ho will, he will ultimately cease to ask for me, though I always want him to think well of the fa- ther Ke loved so well in his ehildhcüd." LEEDS WIFE MURDERER DIES. Aj Leeds, on Tuesday morning, Thomas George Ta.ttersall (31), plasterer, was ex- ecuted tor the murder of his wife at \Vake- fkdd. Tattersall, who had taken to drink, attacked his wife with a razor and hatchet cutting her throat ar.d tract nnns her skull At the trial it was suggested for the de- fence that the man's suicidal tendency merged into a homicidal mania- Tattepsall, it was contended, did not knov when he killed the woman that he was doing wrong. SANG A HYMN EN ROUTE TO THE" SCA FFOLD. The condemned man walked firmly to the scancio, a.nd in low tones sang a hymn. He submitted calmly to the pinioning and said "Good Night" to the governor before the diop was drawn

Aberavon Pollee Court. MONDAY. David Griffiths, Glyncorrwg, was fined 30s or a month for being drunk and disorderly. David Jones. Glyncorrwg, was summoned by his wife for non-compliance with an order to contribute 10s. per week towards her maintenance.—Defendant: "The doctor said I could not do anything unless he could put a now heart in me."— Sent down for a month's hard labour. George Dunbobbin, labourer, now of Bris- tol, was also summoned, at the instance of the Neath Guardians, for scpa-rate sums of £ 4 8s. a :K' £ 4 10s.; paid to the maintenance of defendant's children. The case was ad- journed for 14 days, for the relieving officer to make further inquiry. Michael Callaghan, Glyncorrwg, app^ed for the temporary transfer of the license oi the Glyncorrwg Hotel, Glyncorrwg, from James Harrison, who wp.a still on the pre- rnises HI, and the application was, therefore, premature, and was adjourned for 14 days. VIi-m. Rees, 6, Maesteg-road, Cymmer, was fined 1()s. for being drunk and committing a nui ance. Thomas Williams, Glyncorrwg, summoned for being drunk on licensed premises Wm. YVatkins, Afon-street, Cymmer, summoned for being drunk and swearing and Frank Morgan, A f onda ie terrace, Cymmer, sum- moned for being drank, did not appear, and warrants were issued. David John Powell and Jeremiah Davies Abergwynfi, were fined LCS. each for causing a.1 obstruction by fighting. °

}! Swansea and Foresters' Court, Bro. D.C.R. Richard T. Edwards, A.O.F., Swansea, writes; In the interests of local Foresters the Swansea United district sent twelve delegates to the High Court last week at Newcastle-on-Tyne. They were 6ucceestui in getting one ot t-neir number, viz., ^r- ^• Evans, who for many years was secretary of Court Douglas, elected at the top of the poll for a seat on the Inves- tigation Committee also Mr. J. H. Pound, as chairman of the final arbitrators. Although Swansea -as in nomina-tion for the honour of securing the seat of govern- ment located in this town for 1907, they! wer-, not serious competitors this year; in fact, the Swansea. delegates decided to sup I? port and throw in their energies in favour of another district. The Swansea District, however, are doè- termined to obtain this coveted honour at an early date, and there are prospects of their efforts being crowned with success. J

]i Greenhill Incident: Woman's Singular Delusions. 'The Swansea. police report that the wild gcreams of a woman, presumably in dire dis. tress, awakened the echoes of Carmarthen- road, Greenhiil, m the early hours of Tues- day morning, and a policeman hurried to a house, to find a woman standing outside muttering strange things and imagining worse- She did not give a coherent state ment, and appeared to be suffering from de- lusion#. A next-door neighbour promised to look after the woman, and a Roman Catholic priest, who wshs gent for, made arra.nge- ments pending the arrival of the woman's In only daughter, who is expected from Ire- land.

Channel Fleet Sails for Germany. The Channel Fleet and the cruiser squ'vi- ron, which have been assembled in <jhT> Solent during the visit of the French Flet, weidted anchor at 9 o'clock on Tnesdi > morning, and sailed for the Baltic Sea where it will make a cruise, extending over a month. ENGLIS ARRESTED: ALLEGRO ESPIONAGE. Berlin, Tuesday.—It As reported from Wi'hedmshaven that two Englishmen have been arrested on suspicion of espionage, hall. ing been taking photographs.—(Reuter.)

LARGE LIGHTER SINKS AT GENOA Information has reached Swansea that a large lighter, laden with coal from the s.s. Elixir, which is discharging Swansea r.cW at. Genoa, went to the bottom of the harbour on Saturday daring a heavy squall. Salvage opsrations a.re in progress.

[SWANSEA POLICE COURT SCENE. I Strange Accusations Against a Father, At Swansea. on Tuesday, Geo. Edwards Reiser court and Caroline Edwards, ms caughter, were summoned r assaulting Ann Edwards, wife and mother. Evidence was given by complainant-, woe I -d a black eye, that her husband struck rer on the arm with a poker, and that M" caughter beat her with a chair. In the cross-examination by husband and daughter, a strange state of affairs waa this clcakl. I Daughter: Now, mother, tell the truth; don't you always say when you are in drink that my father is the father of this ohjld." (pointing to the baby in her arms). \Sen | nation in Court.) Father (savagely addressing complainant). Yes, I hit you. and I'll nit you again Complainant: She is cruel to the babv when she's drunk; she threw pepper into the baby's eyee Daughter: Oh You always said fatlic wat. the father of my baby! Magistrates' Clerk (to complainant): Have you ever said such a thing? Complainant: Well, yes; I thought so. H- is always for the kid! "Yes,;> shouted the man, "I dan't «rtand :t. Fancy making such an accusation against I ine "Oh my God! it's awful, awful!" said the girl Daughter: Tell the truth, mother. 7'on't come here to tell a lie! The case aganst Caroline Edwards was dismissed. Defendant Geo. Edwardc, asked what he had to say, replied, "It's gone unbearable To say that an old man like me is the father of that child I can't stand .t. I took th,3 pokeT out of her hand, and I acknowledge 1 did hit her. The Mayor expostulated with defendant- "You are a man of years and experience," he said, "a.nd you ought to know better than t<, take up a poker to your wife. Suppose you ha.d killed her, what position would voa be in to-day? You are xjjied 20s. or 1 + davs." "Wen, sir, I'll go down," said Edwards. The complainant, Aran Edwards, after- wards applied that she might have a con stable to escort her down the et^ps into th" court-house square. The Magistrates' Clerk: Now, go away an I be peaceful.

r Swansea Rural Council, I' Swansea. Rural Council met cn Tuesday 1 'd' Maior Lewis presiding. A committee recommended that- Miss Lizzie U ughes, Lewisham Infiririary, be MO- I jlation Hospital charge. nurse. I Dr. Mitchell, Llandiio-lalybont, stated 'there were 51 births during .July (28.7 per • 1,0( £ ) as compared with the average rate of iAA in ten years. TlieTe were 18 deaths (10 J per 1.000). Hate during the ten pre- ceeding years, 12.0. One case of diphtheria was notified near Cwmbwria—apparentiy Oj*n:ected with the Forestfach outbreak. Dr. Pace Morgan, Llansamlet and Clase- District, reported fortius (34.9 per l,d00j, and 14 deaths (17.9). Two deaths were caused by zymotic disease. Eleven cases disease 'were notified during the month The Medical Officer drew attention to the serious inconvenience which the inhabitants of Yivian's-row, and houses situate at Pant- las-e in Ciase, were put to, they having to J I go long distances for their water supplies, Mr Gco. Howe, in presenting the Fnia i c Committee's report, stilted that the pay- i meats that day amounted to £1,164, leaving a balance in hand of £ 1,300. L.andiio-Ta-lybont- water schema will :n vo'vt a cost of £ 6,454 for the main line of pipes, 'this will be apportioned as follows* — T.landilo-Talybont, £ 2,471; Pender/v €809; Loughor. £ 923; Cocketv £ 1 137. an-i Grave rt on, £ 1,124. The Surveyor reported that Corporation water had been turned on to the upper oai-t of Forestfach, namely Gendros and Cottage Homes, and the Cwmllwyd water supplies Wiiunarlwydd, to the Post Office, Fores* fach. I A committee was appointed to consider the application of the Clerk for clerical %s- sistaJice. It was stated that 21 plans had been oo-i sidered by the committee, out of which i4 were approved. Forty-eight houses were embodied in the plans. A vote of sympathy was extended Mr. W. Rees, one of the members, who had recently lost his wife. A letter was read from the Gowert-oa Parish Council, with reference to the alleged right-of-way at .Cefngolan Farm, and -skmg the District Council to take steps to ensure the right-of-way being preserved. The Clerk and Surveyor were instructed lo report, together with the district members. A committee was appointed to see the alleged encroachment in the bed of the river Dulais, and report.

Swansea Valley Electric Lighting Scheme. The report of Mr. Johun Morgan, consult- ing electrical engineer, Cardiff, has been received dealing with a scheme for electric- ally lighting the populous parts of Pontar- claw;) Rural Districts. The districts pro- posed to be lighted are Alltwen, Ynismeu- dwy, Trebanos, Clydach, Craigoefnpare, Ys- t-alyfera, Brynamman, Gwatmcaegurpfen, Cwmgorse, Cwmllynfell, Rh<>s. Rhydyro, the full estimate being a requirement >1 385 kilowatts. Mr. Morgan allocates Pontardawe M the centre for the generating station, and says that owing to tne lartre area that it is re- quired to supply energy tú, \ri!; »e neoes- sary to generate at nigil tension. "Except in the main streets, he adds, "or where a large number of private consumers are close together, I advise overhead distribution, as this method is far cheaper in first Dost, and can also be added to economically, besides saving the continual breaking of the streets." The most suitable site for the generating station, the engineer thinks, is that portion of land between Ynisderw-road and the river-at present waste ground. The Coun- cil have leased part of this land, and should not have much difficulty in acquiring the extra area. If permission is secured from Messrs. Gilbsrtson to connect a siding to their private line, the cost of connect'on with the passenger line will be saved. After describing the type of installation and generators, Mr. Morgan recommends a surfac,e condensor, if sufficient water can be obtained from the canal, a-s considerable steam consumption of engines will be re- duced, as well as effecting a saving of 2J per cent. in fuel consumption. Incandescent lamps-two 16-power 'amps are suggested to be fixed on the poies at -Is- tances varying from 60 to 100 yards. As regards Pontardawe, underground cables are suggested for High and Herbert streets, and here the old gas-lamp pillars can be utii- ised for the electric' lamps. One hundred and sixty-four lamps will be required. The total cost of the generating station is estimated at £ 9,260, the principal item bo- ing "engines, generators, exciters, etc. amounting to £4,050; high tension trans- mission lines, £ 7,200; low tension distribu- tors, £ 12,110; Parliamentary expenses, £500; te'ephc ne system, £330; ongin sering £ 500; te'ephene system, £ 330; ongin sering expenses, £ 1,445; contingencies at £ 5 per cent., £ 1,545; a total of £ 32,440.. Annual stanJin^ charges, 24,050); running expenses, etc., JB1,829 ,4,s. 9 total annual 9 expenses, J35,879 12s. The engineer suggests that a cuarge of £ 2 10s. per lamp per annum be made; esti- mated revenue, £ 1,037 10s. from private consumers, £ 5,146 17s. 6d. Summary: Total estimated revenue, JB6 849 7s. 6d. estimated expenditure, J35,879 12s. estimated excess of income over expenditure, JE609 15s. 6d. Mr. Morgan, in conclusion, expresses his strong faith in the financial and other suc- cess of the scheme.

Collier's Fatal Fall :in a Fit. A tragic death has just occurred at Myn- yddnewydd Colliery, Llangyfelach. Thomas Thomas, aged 52, collier, of Heol Ddu, Llangyfelach, was following his em-) ployment on Monday afternoon, when he fell, apparently in a fit. The fall dislocated j his shoulder and wounded his head. He remained unconscious till 4 p.m. the next day, when he succumbed.

Llanelly Flower Show. The annual shew of the Llanelly and Dis- trict Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday in the Market Pavilion by Dermis sion of the Urban Council. OPEN CLASSES. II an is.—Group of miscellaneous plants [01 silver gilt meda: of the Royal Horticultural Society—Mrs. W. J. Buckley, Per.yfai, Llan- cdly (gardener, W. Carpeitter). Collection of dove o:* greenhouse flowering plania-- Mrs. W. J. Buekley. Do. foliage pLanU— 1, Mrs. W. J. Buckley; 2, C. W. MaMCt Lewis, Stmdev Cattle (gardener, T. Lucis).. Stove or green-house fcriis, distinct-l, Mrs. W. J. Buckley; 2, C. W. Mar.sel Lewio. Collection of stove or grociihor.&e plante, in pots—Mrs. W. J. Buckley. Fuchsus--1, J Cieeves, Pentrepoeth Garden#; 2, J. Phillips Sandy-terrace. Tuberous begonias, double, distinct varieties—1, Major BytLway, Llaa eliy (gardener, W. Wilkine); "2, T. Lewi. Ola-road, Llanelly. Tuberous begonias single, distinct varieties—1, Major Bydi- wo.y • 2, J. Cie-eves. Zcna-i geraniums, double—1, Thos. Williams, is, Llan- ellv, 2, John Phillips. Zonal geraniums, single, dasticot vtiriotieis—1, Thos. Wil- liams; 2, Albert George, AndneW-streot. Letumafi—T. Jones, J.P., Brvnmair, Llan ell,, (gardener H. Stevenson). Ooieus, lis tmct-I, Messrs. J. and E. Jones; 2, Albert Oeorge. Gloxinias, distiIJICtr-I, J. and E. Jone6; 2, J. Cleeves. Balsams, dMtmet- 2, W Marks, Marble Hall-road, Llanellv. labJe plants, distinct—L, C. W. Mar,,s*el LeWIS; 2. J. Cleeves. Acliimeneo, distinct- 1, Major Bythway; 2, T. Lewis, Old-road. Jadiuiris' distinct—2, Major Bythway. c Cut Howcrs and Decorative.—Roses, not leSt; than six varieties—Thos. Davies, Sunny 1.' Gardeins, Lbnelly. Cactus da.hliasi—I. J Lewis Old-road; 2, Thomas Davi-ets, bunnv llill. Dahlias, not lees than six var leties 1 T. Davies, Sunny Hill; 2, David wen, Bvnea, Llanelly. Carnations or picc,- Vj°Sri' Prospect-place, Llan- e y< 1. Lewis, Old-road. Asters, any vane y, not le^-s thitn six colours—1, 1. ewis Old Road; 2, D. Owen, Byncvi Gladioli not less than six varieties—1, i avies, Sunn,j* Lill; 2, Albert George. Sweet peas, not leas than six warietj;e»—1, T. Negus Carmarthen; 2, Messrs. J. and E Jcnes. Llanelly. Pansies, not less than six varletieft 1, J H. Patti.on, Pentreix>:>t h, idanelly; 2, Albert Creorgc. Viola, rot. less tha.n six varieties—1, J. H. Patti-son: t'. 1 I/ewis, (Jld-n ,:d. Verbenas, not (V.« r/nai. six varieties—'1, T. Lewis; 2, Jolm i>e\vi.s Prospect-p]ace. Hollyhocke, not less "than three varidies-I, Davits, Sunny Hill 2 T Lewis Cut tiowers-l, J. Cleeves;' 2, Messrs. J. and E. Jones. Shower bouquet "-J. Cloiveg. Wresath—J. Cleeves. Table I adorations—I. Miss Gwladys Howell, VVe^t Eud-t-orraee, Llanelly; 2, Miss Moseiev, Bryn House, LLanelly; 3, Mias Pnyllis Gwynne-Thomas, The Elders, Llanelly. Jruit.—Black grapes-1, J. Cleeves; '?, Jos. May!»erY. J.i' I'erHiiount (gardener, J. Hill). Wjiite gra p«v—1, C. W. Mais el Lewis 2, Jos. Maybery. Pineapple—1, I'. W Mansel Lewis; 2, Mrs. W. J. Bucklev. Melon 1 C*. W. Maneel Lewis: 2, Dd. E \ll. Ijiangennech Park. Apnles, desert and culinary—Hector Rees, Pwll. Llan tiv. Apples, desert—I, Major Bvthwav; 2. O^rge Austin. Apples, cul Hecto:- 'ts i' t.0^" J-P. Gooseberries -t U-d. Evans; 2, Major Bvthwav I'^d currants—1, .100. Mavberv, J."p.; 2, M'nor By 1 hway. Black currants—1, Dd. Evans; 2 Jois. M<tybery, J.P. White currants—1. }biür Bythway; 2, C. W. Mansol Leww. Peaches—1, Major Bvthway; 2, J. Cle*vs Nectarines—C. \V. Mansel LewiR. Pears, dessert—1, C. W. Mansel Lewis; 2, T. Cleev-iS. Dessert fruits—1, C. W. Mansel Lewis; 2, J. Cleeves. VEGETABLES. Collection of vegetables—1, Major Byth- way; 2, John Phillips, Sandv-terraee, Col- lectmn of potatoes—1, J. and E. Jones 2, J, Cleeves. Kidney potatoes-I, C W Mansel Lewis; 2, D. Evans, Llangennech ot' r„ n<* d°-—C* W- Mansel Lewis o (^<:ev'as- Broad beans—1, D. Evans; j t611' By"°a* Runner beans—1, J. and E. Jones; 2, D. Evans. Dwarf beans --1, Major Bythway; 2, Albert George. Red celery—1, Major Bythway; 2, Thomas VVilhaim, Caerelms. White do.—1, C. W. Mansel I^ewis; 2, D. Owen. Intermediate carrots-—1, Albert George 2, David Owen. Miorthorn do.—1, C. W. Mansel Lewis 2, Albert George. Cabbage—1, Major Byth- way 2, Albert George. Cucumbers--I, C. W. Mansel Lewis; 2, Mrs. W. J. Buckley. Leeks—1, J. Phillips; 2, T. Lewis, Old- road. Onions—1, John Phillips; 2, Albert George. Parsnips—1, Major Bythway; 2, D. Owen. Cauliflowers—1, C. W. M. Lewis; 2, John Phillips. Peas—1, D. Owen 2, Major Bythway. Turnips—1, J. and E. Jones; 2, Albert George. Veget- able Marrows—1, J. Cleeves; 2, Albert George. Tomatoes—1, J. Clecves 2, C. M. Lewis. Beetroots—1, T. Williams; 2, J. Cleeves. Lettuce—1, John Phillips; 2, Major Bythway. Best trade exhibit of plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables—1, T. Davies, Sunny Hill; Best trade exhibit of plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables—1, T. Davies, Sunny Hill; 2, G. Paidet and Co., Morriston. COTTAGERS' CLASSES. I Plants, Fowers, and Fruit.—Variegated geraniums—1, Thomas Williams; 2, Evan Owen, Cwmfelin. Zonal geraniums—1, John Phillips, Sandy; 2, Albert George. Balsams—W. Marks, Marble Hall-road. Fuchsias—John Phillips. Tuberous begon- ias—1, J. Lewis; 2, T. Lewis. Lady's hand bouquet—1, Hector Rees; 2, Samuel Evans. Buttonhole—1, D. J. Phillips, Mount Pleasant, Llanelly; 2, H. Rees. Col- lection of annuals-I, John Hill, Burry Port; 2, L. Evans. Asters—1, D. Owen; 2, Evan Owen. Phloxes—1, John Phillips; 2, Thomas Williams. Roses—1, T. Lewis 2, Hector Rees. Carnations or picotees-I, John Lewis, Prospect-place; 2, T. Lewi&fi Stocks—1, W. Williams; 2 David Owen.* Double dahlias—1, John Hi'l, Burry Port; 2, Evan Owen. Cactus dahlias—1, Hector Rees 2, Thomas Lewis. Gladioli—1, Dd. Owen; 2, Albert George. Hollyhocks—1, David Owen 2, Thomas Lewis. Pansies— 1, J. H. Pattison; 2, Albert George. Ver- benas—1, Evan Owen 2, W. Williams. Phlox drummondi—1, Thomas Lewis; 2, D. J. Phillips. Dessert apples—1, E. Owen; 2, John Williams, Dimpath, Llanelly. Cooking apples—1, Hector Rees; 2, Evan Owen. Pears—Thomas Lewis, Vegetables.—Broad beans—1, J. VVil- liams, Dimpath; 2, Evan Owen. French beans—1, Evan Owen; 2, John Hill. Scar- let runners—1, John Hill 2, LI. Evans. Red celery-I, John Phillips; 2, Thomas Williams. White celery—1; David Owen; 2, Evan Owen. Short carrots—1, David Owen; 2, Albert George. Long carrots—1, Evan Owen; 2, D- Owen. Cabbage—1, T. John, Achddu, Burry Port; 2, Hector Rees. Cucumbers-I, Hector Rees; 2, E. Owen. Lettuce-I, John Phillips; 2, A. George. Tomatoes-1, Hector Rees; 2, John Phil- lips. Leeks—1, John Phillips; 2, Albert George. Spring sown onions—1, John Phillips; 2, Thomas Williams. Autumn sown onions—1, Evan Owen; 2, Dd. Owen. Parsnips-I, E. Owen,; 2, David Owen. Peas—1, Albert George; 2, David Owen. Beet—1, Thomas Williams; 2, Hector Reee. Kidney potatoes—1, John Phillips; 2, T. John, Burry Port. Roun(I potatoes—1, E. Owen 2, D. Owen. Parsley—1, D. Owen; I 2, Evan Owen. Shafts—1, Thos. Lewis; 2, David Owen. Turnips.I, David Owen 2, Evan Owen. Vegetable marrows—1, Hector Rees; 2, Samuel Evans. SPECIAL PRIZES. To cottagers residing on the Stradey Es- tate.-For the best cultivated garden—1, John Phillips, Sandy, Llanelly; 2, Thos. Williams. For nine distinct varieties of sweet peas—1, J. and E. Jones; 2, D. J. Phillips. Six kinds of vegetables—1, Ai bert George 2- Thomas Jones, J.P. Col- lection of vegetables-—1, C. W. Mansel Lewis; 2, J. and E. Jones. Collection of eight distinct kinds of vegetables—J. Phil- lips, Sandy, Llanelly. Basket of salad, open—1, Thomas Williams, Caerelms; 2, J. and E. Jones. Geraniums, distinct varie- ties, amateurs and cottagers only—1, Thos. Williams; 2, Albert George. Best collec- tion of vegetables—Major Bythway. Co' lection of cut tlowers-Thomas Williams. Largest pumpkin, cottagers—1, Dd. Owen; 2 E. Owen. Four plants in windows—1, D. J. Phillip; 2, Albert George. Four varieties of potatoes, oottagers-l, John Phillips 2, E. Owen. Celery, cottagers—1 D. Owen 2, John Phillips. Onions—Major Bythway. Collection of vegetables, open to cottagers—1, David Owen; 2, Thomas Williams. Carrots, three varieties, open- David Owen. Rhubarb, cottagers—1, Dd. Owen; 2, John Hill. Collection of flowers for table decoration—1, T. Lewis; 2, Al- bert Gearys.

SWANSEA WOMAN TAKES POISON Critical Condition at the Hospital The vicinity of Constitution Hill, Swan sea was, just, before midnight, on Monday, one of some excitement, owing to a young woman named Sarah Price, aged 23, who liveo in one of the little houses just above Rhondda-street, having been poisoned by carbolic acid. The tenant of the house—a stevedore named Webber—and the voung woman had been to the Empire together. On coining out she purchased something at a chemist's shop, but what it was Webber did not know. When they got hoiue, the man seems to have gone upstairs to bed. The woman called him down to supper, but he declined to come, for some reason, or other. Later on, he came down, whereupon she is alleged to have flung a cupful of carbolic fluid over him, and then pour out more and drink it. The quantity must have been .1 largo one, as she became quite unconscious and was in a serious state for upwards of two hours, during which time Dr. Edward* Kir:g Edward's-road, who had been te'.< phoned for,-did his utmost to remove t 1-i poison, by means of the stomach pump. It wa-s not expected she could recover, but she rallied, and the doctor ordered her re- moval to the Swansea Hospital, where -no now lies in a precarious condition. NOT EXPECTED TO RECOVER. From further information it appears tha-t Price resided in the house with Martin Web- ber, a stevedore. Sarah Price is a fine, good-looking yaung woman hailing from Haverfordwest way, and it is said that when she purchased the poison she signed for it in accordance with the usual custom. During the period when she rallied she ex- claimed to Webber, "Why did you leave me to do this?" and added that she had left a note putting him all right. On enquiry at the hospital on Tuesday noon it was stated that the young woman was not expected to recover. POLICE HEPOHT OF THE AFFAIR. The Swansea Police supply the following report of the occurrence:—"An officer vu duty at Constitution Hill at 11 p.m., wis informed by Councillor Gwilym Morgan. "t a woman having taken poison in Belvedere HQum, in Constitution Hill. The con- stable, on going there, met at tho dooT Dr D. R. Edwards, Gorse-lane. Together the/ found Sarah Price, 23, of that address, oc cupied by a man named Martin Webber, Nau by some means taken poison, and was 'ying down unconscious, supported by ;• lady and Mr. Webber. OrT* the Jresser a fcottle labelled carbolic acid and a cup containing similar acid, were found. Acting on the instimcuons of :,bf' doctor, the constable obtained <" prescription from a chemist. shop. The doctor and oon stable then remained with her until 2.20 a TrI., when tha doctor ordere<i her re- riic val to the hospital on an ambulance" YOUNG WOMAN'S STATEMENT TO MR. WEBBER. Interviewed by a "Daily Post" reporter, Mr. Webber said he saw the young woman in the hospital on Tuesday morning, and in course of conversation she stated that she did not take the carbolic acid into the house with aDy idea of doing herself and Mr. Webber any harm. She said she bought it- for the drains, which hads melt badly, and being hysterical and having had a few words with Mr. Webber, she took it for fear he would send for a policeman, as he had threatened to do when she threw a cup of carbolic over him. "It wae all done," said Mr. Webber, "whilst she was in a hysterical temper, and for which she expressed her sorrow in the ¡ hospital."

Lively Saturday Night Scene at Swansea. I At Swansea on Wednesday, Thomas Mor- ris, labourer, Willow-street, was charged with assaulting Sara.il Carroll, widow, Greenhill-street, on August 12th. Complainant said defendant was her son- in-law. Up to a fortnight ago he lived with her Late on Saturday night he came and asked for a. bird-cage he had left. When her daughter gave it him he threw it at them. Her daughter then threw a poker at Z, defendant, but did not strike him. Defen- dant picked up the poker and went off with it towards Bridge-street, complainant fol- lowing. In Bridge-street, when she at- tempted to get it back, he took off his belt an struck her three times with it, once on the head. Defendant (interrupting) Tell the truth, tell the truth, woman, for God's sake! Continuing, complainant said she had to be attended at the Hospital. Defend- Didn't I come up to ask for the cage properly? Didn't I come to the door like a gentleman? And didn't you say, "Uo away, and come for it in the morning." I And didn't your daughter call me all the —— and other names? Complainant: No. Mr. Daniel: What became of the poker? Defendant: I got the poker, sir. Louisa Carroll, a. little girl, was called. Defendant This little girl has been per- suaded by her sister. i The evidence of the little girl agreed with that of complainant. P.C. Griffiths gave evidence of taking complainant to the Hospital. Defendant declared that they had refused to give him the cage. The daughter had said, "You won't get the cage please to col-ni in the morning, and you'll get it." The poker that was thrown by the daughter 1 hit him in the stomach; -then he let go with the poker. Lizzie Carroll, another sister, agreed that the poker was thrown at defendant first. In Bridge-street her mother fell down; that was how she got the blow on the head. Defendant was fined 20s., or 14 days.

"There is Somethihar Wrong Here." Mr. Evan Roberts was present at a meet- ing at Llandrindod on Sunday afternoon. Early nu the proceedings Mr. Roberts said there was some discord in the meeting as between members, and he urged as a con- dition of blessing that this should be put right. A member of the chapel then got up and said he should like to see certain people (whom he named) shake hands as a token of goodwill. These people (who were not mem bers) speedily responded by a cordial hand- shake, and the congregation broke forth into "Songs of praises." i Mr. Roberts, however, told them not to sing yet, as this reoonciliation was not what the Spirit had revealed to him. He went on to say that the discord was between the female members of the church and congre- gation. Some conversation ensued, and then n man got up and said a woman had asked him to say Mr Roberts was right. There was a misunderstanding between two women and they were ready to confess. Mr. Roberts said he did not wish any confession to be made there, but the women must confess to God. Up to this time the revivalist had been in deep agony of soul, but now he said he could smile. He laughed heartily, but soon there was another cloud, as he declared there wa-s something wrong at the back of the meeting. Subsequently, however, he gave a charac- teristic Gospel address, urging all to turn to God and seek Him, not for the temporal blessings which He gave, but for His own dear sake. The address was delivered in excellent English and with' power.

Thunderbolt at Garnant. A heavy thunderstoim passed over Garn- ant on Tuesday evening, and a thunderbolt struck the chimney of the house of ^lr. Hy. Morgan, living near Garnant Post Office. There was no one injured, the bolt only loosening five or six bricks on the chimney- top, travelling down through the chimney, and obtaining an exit through the front door, which happened to be open. The inhabitants were naturally greatly frighten- ed otherwise no harm was done.

Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P., will attend the Inter-Parliamentary conference at Brussels on August 28th.

Swansea Solicitor Wedded at Macclesfield. At Congregational Church, Macclesfield, on Tuesday, Mr. B. D. Thomas, of the firm of Messrs. T. W. James and Thomas, solici- tors, Swansea, was married to Miss Anna Phyllis, second daughter of Mr. James Hol- land, The Elms, Macclesfield. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Wm. Thomas, Bio tist Church, Stockport, and Rev. W. E. Ireland, pastor of the church. The charm- ing bride, who entered the well-filled, prettily decorated church with her father, was gowned in cream Jap spotted 3ilk and marron flounces and lace, and wore tulle vei! and wreath of orange blossoms. Mi&s Lucy Holland was bridesmaid, and Mr. Walter Thomas best man. Some lovely dresses were worn by ladies of the bridal party, which included Mr. and Mra. Lewis (Swansea), Councillor and Mrs. W. R. Brown, and Councillor and Mrs. Robinson Brown. The reception was held at The Limes. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas left for London en route for Switzerland.. The following its a list of the wedding presents: — Bride to bridegroom, secretaire; bride- groom to bride, bracelet set with opals; bride's father, piano and Japanese tea set; bride's mother, household linen bride- groom's parents, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. John S. Brown, rose bowl Mr. and MBS. Robinson Brown, cake dish Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brown, case of silver fish knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bulgin, toast rack; Mrs. Brown, Montgomery, drawn thread afternoon tea cloth Mr. and Airs. C. G. Brown, occasional chair Mrs. G. W, Barlow, crochet work; Mrs. Clever, n- tique brass photo me; Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Dresden salad bowl; Mrs. Chad- wick, china flower-stand and vasee; Mr. Welter Chadwick, silver button-hook Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Clarson, silver flower vase Mr. P. and Miss Clarson, embossed brass stationery case Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Davies, silver tea caddy Dr. and Mrs. Rhys Davies, Royal Worcester vase Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan Davies, pair silver candlesticks Miss Fielding, silver flower vase; Misses Fil- cock, oak and bronze firescreen Miss Lucy Holland, sewing machine; Mr. and Mrs. A., M. Holland, silver hot water jug Mr. J.. Jones-Hughes, case of silver teaspoons Mr., and Mrs. W. E. Harris, sardine dish Mrj and Mrs. J. L. Howell, silver-mounted clock; Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hews, silver- mounted claret jug; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. James, silver salver; Mrs. Harrison Jc-es, silver sauce boat; Miss Johnson, silver crumb scoop; Miss M. Johnson, hand- worked tablecloth; Mr. and Mrs. LI. Jen- kins, breakfast tray; Mr. Arthur James, oak clock; Mr. T. Kellet, butter dish Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis, silver dessert stand; Mr. D. Hope Lewis, silver rose bowl Miss Lane, glass and silver sugar bowl and salt cellar Mr. John T. Lewis, pai" of silver candlesticks Misses Mercej (Sidmouth), Malt-est lace handkerchief Mr. and Mrs. Meek and family, aneroid bar- ometer Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, cake dish Miss Martin, crystal and silver flower vase Misses Mercer (Knutsford) silver and flower vases Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Nixon, silver sugar basket and sifter; office staff, oak clock officers and teachers at Townley St. S.S., Bible Mr. and Mrs. Parker, silver fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. D. R. H. Price, silver-mounted Donulton tea-set; Mr. and Misses Pierce, carved oak gate table Misa Parker, marmalade jar Mt. and Mrs. W. E. Prest (Sbffield), flower pot; Mr. and Mrs. Pond, silver afternoon teaspoons an4 tongs; Mr. W. J. Rees, silver tea service Miss Rees, toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. F. Randell, case of silver tea knives Major and Mrs. Salmon, travelling clock; Mr. and Mrs. Simms, egg stand; Mrs. Stani- forth, silver bread fork; Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Smale, silver flower vases; staff ai the Exchange, silver vases and bon-bon dish; Mr. Carey Thomas, tobacco bowl; Miss Sally Thomas, silver flower vases; Mr. Walter Thomas, reading desk; Rev. W, H. and Mrs. Thomas, tea service; Mr. Clif- ford Thomas, china centre piece Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Thornicroft, silver cream jug and sugar basin MiM .Thorniest, silver. mounted match-stand Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thomas, silver flower vase; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Tunbridge, egg cups and stand Mr. and Mrs. F. Thornicroft, ornament; Mr., and Mrs. S. Taylor, silver fruit -wi Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward, J.P., gong; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wright, silver card case; Misses E., N. and K. Wright, porcelain fruit bowl; Mr. C. Wright, four porcelain flower pots; Mr. J. G. Ward, Bohemian glass and silver vase; Miss A. Wright, oil painting; Miss Walker, silver serviette rings — Yiska, silver sealing wax holder; maids ani men- ser ante at the Limes, glass and silver jam dishes.

Clydach Technical Students Successes. This year's examinations in connection with Clydach Technical Classes have result- ed as follows Principles of Mining.—Elementary Stage —First c-laae, Evan Bevan, John Miller, Ar- thur Davies, Morgan Morgans, Lewis Wil- liams, Richard Davies, William Thomas, and Rees Howell. Thomas Harries, David C. Barnes, Thomas Rees, Arthur Williams] Philip Thomas, David J. Rees, William AI. exander, David T. Thomas, William T. Davies, Evan Alexacder, John T. Howells, David Jones, Morgan Williams, Griffith iVilliams, Arthur Thomas. Geology.-First otage-Second Class—J, T. Howells Thomas Harries, John Roberts, Einon Watkin. Agricultural Science.—John Roberta,John Davies. T Theoretical Mechamics .-Evan Alexacder, dorm Miner, VV llllarr. J. Richards, William Alexander, George W. Beynon, Arthur Wil- liams, Einon Watkins, J. T. Howells, and John E. Thomas. Mathematics.—William J. Richards, Hu- bert C. Honeybourne, George W. Beynon, Willie A. Leopold, William P. Davies, Lewis Williams, D. J. Rees, Arthur Morean* J T. Howella. French.—Adelina Powell, Wm. J. Rich- ards, Thomas V. Williams, Hilda. K. David Edwin T. Davies, Miriam Jones, William j. Lewis, Bessie Williams, Marguerite M. Thomas. William A. Leopold. Welsh.—Elizabeth Davies, Daniel Wil- I liams, Jennie Bevan, Lizzie Hill, John T. Howells, John Miller, Evan Thomas, Bessie Williams, Samuel Boundy, John Richards, Miriam Stephens, Sarah A. Rees, Mariraret M. Thomae.

SWANSEA COUNTY POLICE. WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. E. Rice Daniel, J. Richards, J. Powell, B. Williams, and Wm. Wal- ters. JUST RETURNED FROM AFRICA. Wm. Jones, Mumbles, was summoned for drunkenness. P.C. Rees said that when spoken to, de- fendant became abusive, took off hia coat, and challenged him to fight. Defendant said he was very sorry. He had only just come back from South Africa. He was fined 15s. Defendant Very sorry, sir. I got -m money. Will you give me time to pay. Clerk Settle that with the police. WEATHER AND THE THIRST. Others fined for drunkenness were Wm. Bailey, Neath, 10s. and costs; Chas. Hay^ wood, saddler, lOs. and costs; John Smith, labourer, paid 156. LONELY HORSE. Fred Fordham, haulier, Swansea, was fined for leaving his horse and cart unat- tended. Chart. Hay ward, saddler, was iined ICte. and costs for drunkenness; John Mo»ri.«. banksman, Gorseinon, 10s. inclusive for a similar offence. Wm. Bond, haulier, Cockett, was fined 10s. inclusive, for leaving his horse and cart unattended. The case of Robert Francis, sinker, Gower. ton, summoned by Mary Brown, Gorseinon, to show cause, etc., was adjourned for a fortnight by consent.

Earl of Jersey, Sir Geo. Newnes, M.P. and Mr. J- Aerou Thomas, M.P., were amongst the guests at the banquet to French officers in Westminster Hall, on &aferai*#s —