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Neath Volunteers: Alleged In- subordination. A Neath PRESS representative informs a CONTEMPORARY t., I.a t groat oxciteuicnt was caused in UIE camp of the 1st G.R.V.A. at South Hook, Milford Haven, by an allega- tion of msuoordination by Colonel Williams, the commanding officer, against the Neath Company. The charge appears to. bo that the Neath Company REFUSE to be amalgamated with the Skewen Company, in the annual competi- tion, AS last year, when competing UNDOT the COMMAND of the officer in charge of the Skewen Company, thev failed in 40 rounds too hit the target, owing, it IS alleged, to THE officer being unable to find the range. The rrien of the Neath Company express gre-it indignation at the charge made, and especially at the unveiled attacks on their popular officer, Lieut Morris, in his absence. A representative of the "Daily Post" waitsu upon Colonel Williams on Saturday morning, and elicited a.n unqualified denial of the STATEMENT that there was any in- subordination.

¡¡¡; ———— Swansea Centre-Threequarter 4 Poached." The emissaries from the Northern Union, E have been worrying a few Swansea PLAYERS during the last week, have CEREDED in capturing the youngest of the SWANSEA thre-equartere-.JIID Davies. Llewellyn the old Mountain Ash pi aye;, and another old \orkshire forward, pi aye;, and another old Yorkshire forward, SAW Davies at his home IN Croft-street, Swansea, on Saturda-y morning, and offered hun a sum to go North, but on seeing that the amount was not attractive enough, they raised it to J3140, and a job worth £ 3 per week. Davies seomed to like this offer, and the poachers accompanied him to the Mack- worth Hotel, where, after having a short corfversation with him. they took him in a ea. to Messrs. MEAGER AND "Harris, solicitors, in Castle-street, and there the agreements WERE DRAWN up and SIGNED, AND the money paid over. This is one of the LA-RGR«T amounts paid to [1 plaver bv a Northern Union Club. Dao Rees and L. Jenkins are also being EAGERLY sought after.

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Swansea Fish Girl's Complaint, At Barnstaple on Thursday. Henry Bar- row, A YUURO man, was charged v. ith as- saulting Elizabeth Ann Thomas, a Welsh woman. Prosecutrix said she was a native of SWANSEA, and had been in the habit of go;n. to Barnstaple for twelve years to sell fish. On the evening of August 2nd, shortly beforo eleven o'clock, prisoner accosted her. He caught hold ol her by the shoulders, thug her down, and committed the assar/t complained of. Witness cried and resisted, AND on the approach of some people Barrow rai; av ay and she went to the poJicc-sb van. She was badly bruised on the hip and left r,: Prisoner had since told her that he WAS sorry be had assaulted her and asked her to look it over. A police constable said prisoner volun tarily admitted that he "caught hold of her and we wen' down together." Barrow admitted this, but his defence was that Thomas was a consenting party. After a brief retirement the Bench, by a majority, dismissed the ca,se.

Clydach Parish Council. Rhwyndwyclydach Parish Council met at CSvdach on Ihursdaj, Mr. Evan Lloyd pre Biding, and those present were METERS. Geo. Davies, Geo Jenkins, John Davies, David John, Daniel Williams, ,T. Williams, Dd. Williams and the Clerk, J. Davies A letter was read from the General Post Office, London, asking the Council to pass a resolution in favour of having a Sunday evening despatch of latters, two hours earlier than at present. Dr. Jenkins proposed, and Mr. John DAVIES seconded a resolution in favour of the early DESPATCH.—Carried unanimously. Mr. Daniel Williams wanted a pillar box at Lone. They had to go a tremendous dis- to POSt a letter at PRESENT—It was decided to make a request to this c -ect. Mr. George Davies said the fire brigade MEN ought to have more practices—"wet" practices, he wanted, i.e., with water.—On this a letter-was read from Caut. T. I) Jones, of Briton Ferry, saying he had some i Iv ma lovely manual GRENADES for sale, sunerior to those at (7°ACH present.—"We don't want second hand thing-s." said the Chair man "new things for Clydach." Mr. Davies proposed that Capt. T. D. Jores he re-ENGAGED to gIve the men two or THREE, "wet" drills agam. Mr. Williams, Trebarcos, PRO-PR* that Cant, Jones be not ^N(?^?ED--CARRIOD, and Mr John proposed and Mr. Dd. WILLIAMS seconded that Mr. Snmrnerton, a member of the brigade, be ca-pta,in of the brigade.— THIS was agreed to.

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MORRISTON FLOWER SHOW. Pretty Scene at Maesygwernen Grounds. The seventh annual exhibition of flowers, fruit and vegetables was held on Saturday at Maesygwernen Grounds, under the aus pices of the Morriston Horticultural Society. There was a large number of exhibits. Judges wtre Messrs. J. CToft, Rheola Gar- dens, Neath and A. Panott, St. Thomas, Swaiii»ea. At intervals, the Rev. H. Mor- gan, Penilergaer, gave instructive lectures on bee-keeping. The band of the 1st 0-.R.V.A. gave selections of music during the afternoon There were also schoolboys sports m the afternoon. It was a delightful fine day. The list, of awards is as follows OPEN CLASSES. Plants.—Group of plants arranged to pro- duce the best effect within a circle of 7ft. diameter: 1, T. J. Williams, Maesygwer nen; 2, Geo. Rowe. Morriston. Stove or greenhouse plants 1, T J Williams 2, G. Pcwe. Greenhouse ferns: 1, T. J. Wil liams; 2, Geo. Rowe. Fuschias: 1, Geo. Rowe; 2, J. Samuel, Clydach. Coleus: 1, T J. VvÏlliams; 2, Geo. Rowe. Caladiums 1, T. J. Williams. Table plants: 1, Geo. Rowe 2, T. J. Williams. Pots geraniums ■ 1. F. Sobey, Clydach 2, J. Samuel. Double begonias 1, Geo. Rowe. Single begonias 1 Geo. Rowe. Geraniums, zonale 1, Geo. Rowe; 2, J. Samuel. Pots gloxinias: 1, Dr. Gabe, Morriston 2, G. Rowe. Pots of balsams: 1, J. Brazel, Penrhiwforgan; 2, J Samuel. Cut 1<lowers.—-Roses: 1, W. Williams, Gorsemon 2, A Knight, Neath; 3, T. J. Williams. Begonias: 1, Geo. Rowe 2, A. Knight. Trusses zonale geraniums 1, Geo. Rowe; 2, J. Hutchings, Sketty. Show dahlias: 1, D. W. Lewis, Bwllfa. Carna- tions: No entries. Pansies 1, No name 2, J. Samuel. Astors: 1, Isaac Williams, Yetradgynlais; 2, J. Brazell. Spikes of gladiolas: 1, R. Walters, Graigcefnparc; 2. J. Samuel. Hollyhocks: 1, J. Brazell: 2, J. Samuel. French marigolds 1, J. Bra- zell; 2, T. Cook, Penrhiwforgan. African marigolds: 1, J. Brazell. Pioxos drum- mondi 1, J. Brazell; 2, J. Samuel. Ver- benas 1, J. Samuel; 2, W. Williams. Bas- ket of cut garden flowers: 1, Miss Davies, Maesygwernen; 2, J. Samuel. Bunches of annuais: 1, J. Brazell. Bunches of sweet peas :1, J. Brazell 2, Dr. Gabe. Fruit,—Black grapes :1, Geo. Rowe; 2, T J. Williams. White grapes: 1, T. J. Williams. Melons: No entries. Dessert apples: 1, \\1. Lewis. Bwllfa; 2, J Bra- zyiL Kitchen apples 1, b. H. Lewis 2, Dr. Gabe. Dessert pears: 1, A. Knight Red I tomato-.«: 1, A. Knight; 2, Isaac Williams. Gooseberries: 1, J. Brazell; 2, R. Walters. Red currants: 1, J. Brazil. Black cur- rants: J. Brazell. egeta'olcs.—Quciunbers 1, Geo. Rowe; f.> ir brazell. Red celery: 1, D. W. Lewis; Wxlliams. Whit<fe celery: 1, D. W- LewIS; 2, D. -BrarelI, MorrLston. Spring- sown onioss: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, Geo. Rowe. Autumn-sown onions: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Brazell. Long carrots: 1, D. W- Lewis; 2, A. Knight, Short carrots: 1, D. W. I»wis; 2, Geo. Howe. Leeks: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Brazell. Garden turnips: 1, I Goo. Rowe; 2, T. J. Williams. Parsnips: i 1 D. W- Lewis; 2, A. Knight. Runner beans: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, A. Knight. Broad beans: 1, J. Brazell; 2, W. Hill, Morriston. Peas: 1, W. Hill; 2, T. J. WTil- liaans. Marrows: 1, Geo. Rowe; 2, W. Hill, pumpkins No entries. Cauliflowers: 1, J. Samuel; 2, T. J. Williams. Red cabbage: La-vrrence, Pontlasse; 2, 'Thos. Cook. White cabbage: 1, Thos. Cook; 2, D. W. j.ewts. Beetroots: 1, J. Ditchings; 2, D. W. Lewis. Rhubarb: 1, J. Brazell. Es- chalots: 1, Isaac Williams; 2, J. Brazell. Lettuce, cos: 1, J. BrazeU; 2, Thos. Cook. Cabbage lettuce: 1, Isaa-c Williams; 2, J. Brazell. Kidney potatoes: 1, J. Brazell; 2, 11. J. Williams; 5, J. Scrivener, Penrhiw- forgan. Round potatoes: 1, Isaac Williams; 2, A. Knight; 3, T. J. Williams. COTTAGERS' CLASS. Plants. --Plants in bloom: 1, J. Samuel; 2. T. West Davies, Morris!:>a. Window plants: 1, J. Samuel; 2, T. West Davies. FuscliLas: 1, J. Samujol; 2, Thomas Deaoon, Morriston. FeM: 1, Thomas Deacon; 2, T W. DavieS. variegated • '1 J. Samuel; 2, T. West Davies. Begonias, one single, one double: 1, J. Samuel; 2, F. Sobey. Coleus: 1, F. Sobey; 2, J. Samuel. Petunias 1, J. Samuel; 2, T. West Davies. Pots of lilies: No fimt; 2, T. West Davies. Balsams: 1, J. Samuel; 2, J. Brazell. Cut Flowers.—Roses: 1, W. Williams; 2, D. Bevan, Clydach Show dahlias: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Samuel Cactus Dah- lias 1, J. Brazel; 2, J. Samuel. Carna- tions 1, H. Walters. Asters: 1, Thomas Cook 2. J. Samuel. Stocks: 1, J. Brazel; 2, Thomas Cwk. Fieneh marigolds: 1, J. Brazel; 2, Thomas Cook African mari- golds: 1, J. Brazel; 2, T. Cook. Pansies: 1, F. Sobey; 2, D. Be van. Zinnias: 1, J. Samuel; 2, J. Brazel. Bunches phlox drummondi: 1, J. Braze' 2, J. Samuel. Sweet peas: 1, T. Mason, Morriston; 2, J. Brazel. Cornflowers No entries. Vases of cut flowers: 1, J. Brazel; 2, T. Cook. Basket wild flowers: 1, J. Brazel. Fruit,—Dessert apples: 1, J. Samuel; 2, J. Brazel. Kitchen apples: 1, D. N. Lewis; 2, D. W. Lewis. Pears: 1, D. H. Lewis. Tomatoes: 1, W. Williams; 2, D. Jones, Sketty. Gooseberries 1, J. Brazel; 2, D. Jones, Veiindre. Red currants: 1, J. Brazel; 2, F. Bryant, Morriston. Black currants: 1, J. Brazel. Vegetables.—Cucumbers: 1, J. Brazel; 2, W. John, Morriston 5, F. &bey. Red celery: 1, J. Samuel; 2, D. Brazel; 3, J. Brazel. White celery: 1, D. W. LcwM 2, J. Brazel; 3, D. Brazel. Spring sown on- ions 1, J Brazel; 2, D. W. Lewis; 3, J. Samuel. Autumn sown onions 1, J. Bra ml; 2, D. Brazel; 6, D. W. Lewis. Long carrots: 1, T. Cook; 2, D. W. Lewis; 3 J. Samuel. Short carrots: 1, J. Scrivener 2 D. Bevan; 3, D. W. Lewis. Parsnips:' l| D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Scrivener; 3, J. Law. rence. Turnips: 1, J. Brazel; 2, D. Jones, Sketty; 3, J. Scrivener. Runner beans 1 J. Brazel; 2, W. Reed, Morriston; 3, J).' N. Lewis. Dwarf beans: 1, T. Cook; 2, W. Hill; 3, T. Mason. Broad beans: 1, J. Braze'; 2, T. Cook; 3, W. Hill. Peas: 1, J. Lawrence; 2, W Hill; 3, W. Anthony, Veiindre. Leeks 1, J. Brazel; 2, D. Bra- zel 3, D* W. Lewis. Eschalots: 1, J. Bra'zel. Cauliflowers: 1, R. W7alters; 2, J Samuel. Cabbage lettuce 1, J. Brazel; 2 T. Cook. Cos lettuce: 1, J. Brazel; 2, l Samuel. White cabbage: 1, F. Sobey; ■J, J. Samuel. Red cabbage: 1, J. Law. rence; 2, J. Samuel. Marrows: 1, J. Law rence 2, J. Samuel. Pumpkins No entry. t'arsley: 1, J. Samuel. Rhubarb: 1, J. Brazel; 2, W. Rees, Glais. Beetroot: 1, J. Samuel: 2, D. W. Lewis. Collection ..t garden herbs: 1, W. Hill; 2, T. Mason. ivianev potatoes: 1, D. Jones, Veiindre; 2, R. "Walters; 3, J. Brazel. Round pota- toes 1, D. Jones, Sketty; 2, J. Scrivener, L. J. Brazel. Boiled potatoes: 1, Thomas Cook; 2, W. Anthony, Velindre; 3, J. Braze]. SPECIAL PRIZES. Offered by Messrs. Parsons and Co.— Paragon onions: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Samuel. Exhibition leeks: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, Thomas Mason. Exhibition beet: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, J. Samuel. Defiance white and red celery: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2, T. J. Williams. Improved strains of afiters: 1, J. Samuel; 2, T. J. Williams. Ten-week stock: 1, J. Samuel; 2, W. Williams. Daniels Bros., Norwich.—12 pods of peas- 1, T. Cook. Wheeler and Sons, Gloucester.—Best col- lection of vegetables: 1, D. W. Lewis. A. Kitley and Co.—Onions: 1, D. W. Lewis. Parsnips: 1, D. W. Lewis; 2 J. Hitchings Carrots: 1. D. W. Lewis. J. Brazell took the silver medool, given bv W: Traoey, jeweller, for highest number of points m class 74 aawi 86, balsams atnd sweet peas. The show was a success all round and credit is due t<y tbe secretarv, Mr Geo Messer; chairman Mr. T. Meredith Evans; also the president, Mr. T. J. Williams. SCHOOL CHILDRENS' SPORTS. Great intent was taken in the sports sax schools participating, namely, p|ntre- poth, nistawe, Plasmarl, Brynhviryd, Mor- riston, and Tirdeuttaw. Awards:- ]00 yards: 1, J. Short; 2, F. Elliott- 3 jo6. Evans. 80 yards: 1, J. Whitehead; 2, L. Rees • 3, D. E Williams. Egg and spoon race (girls under 14): 1 g. Grove; 2, L. A. Jones; 3, Olive Jenkins. Peg gathering: 1, A. Jones; 2, J. Short; 3, G Harris. Sack race: 1, A. Evams; 2, G. Thissen; 3, E. J. Williams. „ Chariot race: 1, Pentrepoth; 2, Morriston; 3. Morriston. Despatch race: I., Morriston; 2, Plasmarl; 3, Pcntrepoth. Three-legged race: J, J. Randells and T. To' 'fornes aad J. D. Evans; o, A. Evans and D. Grey. Despatch race: 1, Pentrepoth; 2, Ynis- tawe; 3, Morriston. Skipping race: 1, N. Grove; 2, E. Lewis; v, E. Jones. 100 yai-ds ch-ampron race: 1, J. Evams; 2, .1. Short; 3, S. Ley. Pentrcpoth won the challenge shield, pre- ^'nted by Mr. Geo. Rowe, for the highest number of points, for the third time m succession. Miss Violet Williams, Maesy- gwernen, distributed the prizes afteT the ST.-orts.

Swansea Resident's Sad Plight at Bridgend. Residents in the neighbourhood of Sunny- side, Bridgend, had their slumbers dis- turbed in the early hours of Thursday by the maniacal screams of a young man who had evidently lost his senses. P.S. David arrested him and escorted him to the police-station. He was unable to give the police a reasonable account of himself, but stated that for some time he resided at Swansea. He was brought before a magistrate later in the day and ordered to be removed to the asylum.

Swansea Valley Sons' Duty to Their Parent. Pon tarda we Guardians recently decided not to proceed against three men, who had neglected to support their father, and al- lowed him to become chargeable to the Guardians, pending an interview with the men themselves. One of the sons, who is said to be earning ilo a month, he appeared before the Guardians on Thursday. He said he had been very kind to his" father, given him clothes, and provided him with a home, kis intemperate habits. The other two soos arrived immediately after, and on the suggestion of the Chairman, { Rev. Mr. Rees, Cwmllynfell, and Mr. Fran- cs bad a private chat with all three bro- thers. The interview lasted an hour, and it is understood that a satisfactory arrange- ment was come to, which will be announced at the next Guardians' meeting.

Aberavon Father and Son. At Aberavon on Thursday, Jeremiah Leahy summoned his son Dennis for using threats.—Mr. E. T. Evans defended. Complainant said defendant wont to work and dad cot return until midnight, when he oamo to witness, who was in bed, and threatened to kill him, accusing him of keep- ing company with a woman from Corluima. "I only speak to that woman iust the same as anyone else," urged the old man. Mr. Evans asked complainant if his son had not lived with him for 40 vears, a»nd been a very good son. The old man admitted that his eon had paid the rent for the past two years, but he had not always bem a good son, as on one occasion he went to America. as a stow- away from Swansea, and on his return lie did no work for two years. "It's a wonder," continued the old man, "that he has not had a rope round his neck; if he had knocked me aboiit much more one night, he would have had it." The case was ultimately dismissed.

Swansea's Rights to the Fore- shore. There is every reason to believe that shortly an effort will be made to establish the public rights to the Swansea foreshore. The position is this. The public have oertaiii rights. The soil between high and low water belongs to the Duke of Beaufort, az Lord of the Manor, this having been, given his lordship by charter. Generally speaking, the foreshore belongs to the' Crown, except where rights have been granted—as in this case. The public have a right to pass over the foreshore, and that right must not be ob- structed any more than the right to pass along a highway. If an auctioneer stood in High-street and got a crowd round him, he would be told to move ot). The foreshore position is similar. With regard to the driving of ponies, no one could prevent any- one riding a home on the highway, but they must not ride to the danger of the public any more on the foreshore than on the highway. Above high-water mark, the town side of the Slip is private property. Below the Slip to Vivian's Stream it is the absolute property of the Corporation. In the 1902 Act there are provisions with regard to putting buildings upon the fore- shore. Before anyone erects or sets up any temporary or moveable building, application shall be made to the Corporation for per- mission, to be accompanied by plan, etc. Any tent not remaining for more than Seven days, is exempt, and we understand that every Saturday the tent at the Slip is removed. Having regard to the public rights, Capt. Colquhoun, chief constable, says that he is perfectly prepared to take action directly he receives instructions. NOBODY HAS A VALTD CLAnI TO MONOPOLY. In connection with the Swansea foreshore question, on which a report was published on Friday that the Swansea Corporation contemplated early action, Councillor Mor- gan Hopkin, declares very positively that neither the Duke of Beaufort, Mr. Dickson (to whom rights on the foreshore were sold for a sum of £ 25,000), nor Mr. God bear (who has obtained from Mr. Dick- son permission to sub-let to stall and booth holders on 'the Swansea sands), would be able, if the Swansea Corporation acted energetically, to substantiate any claims which restrict the free use of the Sands to the public. This applies to that portion oi the Sands from Paxton-street to the Slip. Mr. Hop- kins' proposal is that the Corporation treat tha Sands as they would a street, and re- move therefrom anyone who caus,d an ob- struction. Then let anybody who daree take action, and let the Corporation defend it he says. "But suppose such action ended in these parties proving their rights, would not the Corporation find itself in a most undig- nified position "But I want them to prove it," replied the Councillor, empirically, and with the air of on who felt positive they couldn't.

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Llanelly and the G.W Pt. j The JB37,000 which the Great Western j Railway Co. proposes to spend upon Llan- elly Station to cope with the traffic, quad- rupled in recent years. will be spent upon three large sidings between the goods shed and the Llandilo junction, and upon the lengthening of the goods shed by 150 feet. The accommodation at the passenger sta- tion which it is feared will be rather con- gested if the development anticipated in ¡ tth. Irish traffic is attained, is, however, not affected.

Llanelly's Oldest Tradesman Dies. r Mr. Edward Colliver, the oldest trades- man in Llanelly, passed away on Friday in his 81st year after an illness of only a few days duration. Deceased came to Llanelly 43 years ago from Heiston, Cornwall, and started busi- ness as a boot and shoe dealer. He came.. of a long-livr 1 stock. One brother, a sue- cessful Australian colonist, died last year j in Australia at the age of 86 years. Mr. Colliver was one of the oldest mem- bers of Park Church, being a member at th-r- time the congregation worshipped in the old buildii g in Park-street. There are 1 thre surviving children, Mr. W. J. Colli- ver, who is in the business Mrs. McVicar, SaUmanca roa-1; and Mrs. David, Rouen,! France. The funeral, fcr men only, takes place on Tuesday, ai three o'clock.

British Fleet and the Baltic. Copenhagen, Thursday.—Admiral Sir A. K. Wilson, commander of the British Fleet row on its way to the Baltic, has tele- graphed to-night that he will arrive with the Channel Fleet and the First Cruiser Squadron at Esbjerg, in Denmark, on Sun- day- Great excitement now prevails in that town in view of the coming visit, especially among the shopkeepers, who expect to reap a rich harvest Elaborate preparations are being mado for the entertainment of the officers and men during their stay. Already long sympathetic leading articles have appeared in the Danish Press welcom- ing the British Fleet.Daily Mail." KAISER AND ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS. Berlin, Thursday.-The sudden recall from their vacations of Prince von Buelow the Imperial Chancellor, Dr. von Nluehlber, Under-Secretary of State, and their imme- diate return to Wilhelmshole have excited much comment Well-informed persons are convinced that Anglo Gerrmn relations are the subject of the conference between tha Kaiser and his statesmen.—"Daily Mail."

Pontardawe Council and Dr. Langer. At Pontardawe on Thursday the Rural Surveyor stated that as the result of an interview with Dr. Langer, Mond Nickel Works, Clydach, he had received a letter saying that his company were prepared to, lay the water mains from Vardre-road to their new villas in Park-road, provided the Council would pay them the actual cost of the works in July, 1906. The cost of the mains complete to serve the six houses be- ing erected would be £26. Dr. John Jones (Clydach): Are there ',ot some other houses there besides the Mond? Surveyor: Yes. Dr. Jones And is it not a. fact that you have got water on adjoining premises? The Surveyor was understood to admit it. Dr. Jones: it. is a very dignified position for this Council to go cap in hand to a priv- ate company t Surveyor: I was asked to see Dr. Langer and I have reported. Mr. Lloyd moved that, subject to the su- pervision of the surveyor, the otfer of Dr. Langer be accepted. Dr. Jones: I think we had better relegate to the Mond the whole affairs of this Coun- cil! Surveyor: I don't quite like it. Dr. Jones: It's most undignified! Chairman: How do you propose to deal with it? Dr. Jones: It should be done at once. The engineer should take it in hand and do our own work. I move that the engineer be instructed to proceed. Clerk Have you got the money? Dp. Jones: Money or no money, I move that we go on with it. Chairman: It's impossible, if we have no means to do it. Dl". Jones: Money or no money, I move that we go on with it. Chairman: It's impossible, if we have no means to do it,

— j Footprint 10,000 Years Old. ¡ t of a New York, Thursday.—The print of a human foot v->s been uncovered in the an- thracite colliery at Eagle Hill, near P°^s" viVe, Pennsylvania in which fossil snakes and ferns are plentiful. This is the first evidence that man ex- isted during the formation of coal beds, and the imprint is estimated to be 10,000 years old.—Laffan.

I Llangyfelach Repairer's Mys- terious Death. r At the Welcome Inn, Caersalem, Llan- gyfelach, on Thursday, Coroner F. H. Glynn Price held an inquest on Thomas Thomas (54), of Llangyfelach, a repairer at Mynydd Newydd Colliery, who died on Tuesday whilst at work. Mr. J. T. Robson, Inspector of Mines, and Mr. John Williams, miners' agent, were present. Elias Thomas, Llangyfelach. brother, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was a fairly strong man and never complained of heart disease. Dr. Fraser: What did your father die of? Foreman I don't think that question is fair. Several of the jurymen concurred. The Coroner did not see why the ques- tion should not be put. Mr. Robson Strictly speaking, the doctor has no right to ask questions except through the coroner. The Doctor I have asked it through the coroner. The Coroner We are here to get all the information ve can. Witness then said that deceased's father died in a fit. Benjamin Lewis (16), Pentregethin, said he was working close to deceased in the colliery. On Monday he was going down through the airway and heard some groan- ing, and found deceased lying across the rails. Deceased had been engage1 in filling rubbish. Deceased said to him "Is it Daniel?" Daniel Jones, Ravenhill, collier, saw de- ceased shortly after the accident. Answering a Juryman, witness said de- ceased told him he had had a blow on the nose and he had broken it to "rags." He did not ask deceased how he had broken his nose. Walter James, Duke-road, Morriston, said be saw deceased brought up. There was a rumour from the pit, said witness, that deceased had a blow on the head and that he was unconscious. Mr. John Williams questioned witness minutely as to the condition of deceased before and after death. Mr. Williams then said he would apply for a post-mortem. Dr. Fraser, Fforestfach, also said he asked deceased how he felt, when he said h,-) was very short of breath. At deceased's heme witness examined him. He came to the conclusion that deceased died from val- vular disease of the heart which was pro- bably caused by cerebral trouble and which caused him to fall. If the jury doubted the cause of death, he (the doctor) would not object to a post-mortem. Mr. Williams I must ask for a post-mor- tem on behalf of the people I represent. "The question before the jury," said the C-Oroncr, "is as to whether there will be a post-mortem examination." Dr. Fraser Inasmuch as Mr. John Wil- liams challenges my evidence, let him agree for the post-mortem, and let him bear the expense Mr. John Williams said taat this matter had been sprung upon Mr. Harries (the manager of the colliery) rather suddenly. He would consult with Mr. Naysmith one of his superiors. It was deciaed to hold a post-mortem ex- amination on Friday and to bold the ad journed inquiry on Tuesday next.

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Rev. Mr, McTaggart Goes to Jai^ As a sequel to preaching on the sands, within a prescribed distance from the road- way at Douglas (Isle of Man), on Thursday, Rev. S S. McTaggart, together with threo Kensii. preachers, was fined 15s. or four days; all electing to take the "option." McTaggart was a well-known figure at Swansea during the height of the revival. He was here before Mr Evan Roberts, *c- companied the hitter at pome, meetings, and condutted ith rs himself. When the decision of the four men to go to jail was announced, the crowd cheered. McTaggart imn commenced to pray uloal, and the court was then cleared. As he was leaving the Rev. McTaggart was publicly kissed in court by a girl.

Pontardawe and the Post Office. At Pontardawe Guardk-ns on Thursday, Mr. J. U. Harries moved that the Post Office authorities be petition, d to allow a later despatch of letters from Swansea Valley. Gwaun-cae-gurwen, a populous place, only had ono delivery a day. They in Pontardawe had thro3 deliveries a day, but should have another and a lafter des- patch. Mr. J. James argv.ed that Gwaun-oae- gurwen wanted another daily delivery and another daily despatch. Mr. Dd. j'arnes thought this was a matter rather for the Parish than 'he District Council. He understood the Postmaster- Gen-eral had written to every Parish Council 111 the district. They had just ask.d ior an earlier despatch on Sundays, and now they were going to ask for a iatar one on week days. -Nlr. Herbert Lloyd knew the Post Office authorities had written to several people, asking fur their views. Mr. Harries said he wain ted, by a resolu- tion, to strengthen the hands of the Parish Council. Mr. Thomas seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously.

Llanelly Scholastic Appointment Llanelly Education Committee sat for nieariy three hours ou Thursday evening, in- terviewing candidates and considering appti- cations for the position of headmaster at 1 the Higher Elementary School. Eleven of the 58 applicants appeared be- fore the Committee, and the voting resulted as follows:—W. M. Bailey, Llanelly, 9; E. D. Jones, Birmingham iformurly of Llau ellv), 8; T. J. Rees, Swansea Higher Grade, John Howell, Llanelly, 6; D. J. Evans, Cardiff, 5; W. D. Smith, Llanelly, 4; Llew: T. Jones, Llanelly, 3; Tudor J. Thomas, Llanaly; J. A. J. Cairn, Birmingham, and J. Lewis, Llanelly, 2; T. Grove Wakefield 0- Those with less than five v< tes were struck out, and the next ballot gave the following result:—E. Denbyn Jones, 10; W. J. Evans 8, W. M. Bailey, 7; T. J. Rees, 6; j' Howell, 5. Third vote:—E. Denbyn Jones, 6; W. M. Bailey, 4; Th J. Evans 2. FinalE. Deai- byn Jones, 7; W. M. Bailey, 5. Mr. Jones was then appointed at a salary of £ 250 per annum. The successful candidate is a B.Sc (Wales), and is now engaged at the Technical College, in Birmingham. He was trained at Baoigor^ and after leaving college received his 'irst appointment at Llanelly in the school which he is now about to take charge of. I

Dulais Valley Celtic Bronzes. Reference is made in the a.nnual report of the Cardiff Museum to a collection of Cel- tic bronzes found in the valley of the Du- lais. a tributary of Neath. The bronzes remained unnoticed until 1902, when Dr. Bickerton Edwards, of Seven Sisters saw a child playing with them in a cottage garden. He secured them, and placed them in the keeping of the Welsh Museum, to be transferred to the Welsh National Museum, whenever and wherever established. I They are unquestionably the most impor- tant discovery of the soi- yet made in 1 Wales, and one of the most important in j Great Britain, for some of the objects are i unique for this country. In spite of their corroded enamels through I long burial, the beauty of ijeir forms and I ornamentation and the delicacy of their workmanship bear witness to the high at- tainments of the pre-Roman worker in ) metals-attainments not in harmony with I, the popular notions of the Ancient Britons. The are also interesting comments on artgarw and Swansea porcelain and ware, presented by Mr W. S. de Winton, and a oollection of Chelsea ware of 7 j examples, .1 which is lent by -the same gentleman.

1 DUFFRYN FLOWER SHOW. Very Lengthy Lisit of Exhibits Brilliant Social and Financial Success. Duffryn Flower Show was revived on i Thursday. Mr. J. E. Moore-Gwvn, of Duffryn, placed tho beautiful grounds at the disposal of the committee. The show was a great success, and exceeded the ex- pectations of its most sanguine supporters. There were 700 exhibits, the bulk of wlrch were of exceptional quality and beauty- Mr. Saer (master, Cottage Homes) was the chairman of the committee, and the duties of secretary were discharged by Mr. H. D. Bradley; while Rev. J. C. Thomas was treasurer. The undertaking was a decided success. The judges were:—For flowers and vegetables, Mr. Griffiths (Rheola) and Mr. Exall (Glanrhvd) for eggs, butter, etc., Mrs. J. E. Moore-Gwyn (Duffryn), Miss Mary Lloyd (Kilybebyll), and Mrs. Thomas Mary Lloyd (Kilybebyll), a.nd Mrs. Thomas I (The Vicarage, Duffryn); for palm roots, Rev. Wm. Lewis (Court-y-Bettws); for field roots and corn, Mr. W. B. Loveluck (Pyle). Awards: — DIVISION A.—COTTAGERS. Claes 1.—One fern, any variety—1, W. Prout, Woodview; 2, Mrs. John, Bryn- coch; 3, Mrs. Edwards, Bryncoch. I Class 2.—Geranium in bloom—1, W. Prout, Woodview; 2, Mrs. Edwards, Bryn- coch. Class 3.-0ne Fuchsia in bloom—1, T. Harries, Bryncoch; 2. E. Bowen, B*- coch; 3, \V. Prout, Woodview. Class 4.—One hanging plant-I, T; Har- ris, Bryncoch; 2, W. Prout, Woodview; 3, Mrs. Edwards, Bryncoch. Class 5.—One plant, any other variety- 1, W. Prout, Woodview; 2, T. Harris, Bryncoch; 3, T. James, Bryncoch. Class 6.-Three plants, any variety—1, W. Prout, Woodview: 2, T. Harris, Bryn- coch 3, Mrs. Edwards, Bryncoch. Class 7.—Asters, six blooms—1, T. Har- his, Bryncoch 2, A. Prout, Cwmclydach; I 3, Mrs. Wathan, Bryncoch. Class 8.—Stocks, six spikes—1, T. Jones, Bryncoch; 2, W. Prout, W7oodview. Class 9. — Carnations, six blooms—1, T. Jones, Bryncoch. Class 10.—Dahlias, six blooms—1, T. Harris, Bryncoch; 2, W. Prout, Wood- view 3, F. Davies, Bryncoch. Class 11.—Dahliis, show, six blooms—1, W. Prout, Woodview. Class 12.—Sweet peas, three buncbes-I, F. Davies, Bryncoch; 2, T. Harris, Bryn- coch 3, W. Prout, Woodview. Class 13.—Sweet peas, single bunch—1, F. Davies, iBryncoch; 2, T. Harris, Bryn- coch 3, Eddoils, Bryncoch. Class 15.—Pansies, fix blooms—1, Fred Davies, Bryncoch 2, T James, Bryncoch I 3, G. Davies, Llwyncelyn. Class 16.—Marigolds, French—2, Fred Davies, Bryiico-h; 3, W. Prout, Woodview. Class 17.—Marigolds, Africans—1, T. T. James, Bryncoeft; 2, F. Davies, Bryn- eoch; 3. W. Prout, Woodview. Class 18.—Perennial phlox, six spikes—1, F. Davies, Bryncoch; 2, W. Prout, Wood- view. Class 19.—Collection of six varieties of annuals—1, Fred Davies; 2, W. Prout; 3, Mrs. Wathan. I Class 20.—Bouquet of fiowers-I, W. Prout; 2, T. Harris; 3, T. James. Class 21.—Basket of flowers—1, W. Prout; 2, Miss M. Reynolds, Duffryn; 3, T. J arrree Class 22.—Collection of wild flowers, children—1, Lewis, Duffryn Arms; 2, Har- riet Reynolds, Duffryn; 3, Jqnes, Bridge House, Bryncoch; 4, Gwladya Jenkins, Old Furnace. „ Class 23.—Dish of apples, cooking—1, 1. Harris; 2, Mrs. Wathan 3, Mrs. Edwards. Class 24.-Dish of apples, desert—1, Mrs. Wathan; 2, Trew, Duffryn. Class 26.—Gooseberries, red—1. David Howelis, Bryncoch 2, A. Reynolds, Duff- ryn; 3, Mrs. Wathan Class 27.-Gooseben-.es, green—1, W. Jones. Bridge House; 2, Mrs. Wathan; 3, D. Hov.viis, Bryncoch. Class 28.—Currants, red or white-I, Mis. Wathan. 1 n Clauss 2S.—Currants, black—1, D. fcLow- ells 2, Mrs. Wathan; o, W. Prout. Class SO.—BTO&d beans-1, Rd. Prosser. JTuffryn 2, Mrs. Ann Jones, Brynooch; 3, Mrs. Edwards. Class 31.-Dwarf beans—1, Mrs. Ann Jones 2, Mrs. Edwardes 3, Fred Davies. Class 32.-Runner beans—1, T. Harris 2 A. C. Trew 3, Dd. Evans, Bryncoch. 'Class 33.—Cabbage, white—1,.W. Prout; 2, Mrs. Ann Jones 3, W. Tremayne, Pent- wyn. Class 34.-Cabbage (red)-I, Dd. Lewis, Duffryn Arms. 2, T. Davies, Bryncoch; 3, Mrs. Edwardes. Class 35.—Caulilfowers—1. W. Plant. Class 36.-Celery (red)-l, T. Harris; 2, W. Prout; 3, Mrs. Edwardes. Class 37.—Celery (white)—1, T. Harris; 2, Mrs. Wathan 3, W. Prout. Class 38.-Ca.rrots (long)—1, T. Ferris 2, Mrs. Wathan; 3, W. Prout. Class 39.—Carrots (snort)—1 J. Edaolts, Bryncoch 2, Mrs. Edwardcs; 3 A. Prout. Class 40—Cucumbers: 1, W. Prout; 2, T. James 3, Mrs Edwardes. Class 41-—Lettuce (cos)-l, W. Prout; 2, | D<L Lewis 3, Mrs. Wathan. dass 42.-Lettuce (calbaz )-J, W. 42. Prout; 2, Mrs. Ann Jones; 3, Mrs. Ed wardes. Glass 43.—Leeks—1, W. Prout; 2, A. Prout; 3, Rd. Prosser. Clasi 44.—Shallots—1, T. Harris 2, Rd. 'Prosser; 3, J. Eddoils. Class 45.—Onions (autumn sown)—1, W. Prout; 2, Mrs. Ann Jones 3, Rd. Prosser. Class 46.—Onions (spring sown)—1, W. Prout; 2, T. James o, Rd. Lewis, Bryn- coch. Class 47.—Parsnips—1, T. Hams 2, Mrs. Wathan 3, A. Prout. Class 48.—Parsley—1, T. Harris 2, Mis. Ann Jones 3, W. P-,out. Class 49.—Potatoes (kidney, white)—1, Dd. Lewis; 2, T. Harries; 3, Mrs. Bey. nolds; 4, W. Prout. Class 50.-Potatoes (kidney, Coloured)-I, T. Harries; 2, Rd. Prosser; 3, A. Prot; 4, W. Prout. Class 51.—Potatoes (round, white)-l, T. Harris 2, Fred Davies 3, J. Eddoils; 4, Mrs. Edwardes. Class 52.—Potatoes (round, coloured)—1, F. Davies; 2, Dd Lewis; .3, Mrs. bod- ward&s; 4, W. Prout. Class 53.-potatoes (four varieties)—1, 1". Harris. 2, .1. Davios; 3, A. C. Trew; 4, J. Eddolls. Class 54.—Peas—1, T. Harris; 2, W. Plant; 3, Mrs. Edwardes. Class 55.—Turnips—1, Mrs. Edwardes 2, A. Prout 3, W. Prout. Class 56.—Rhubarb—1, T. Harris; 2, F. Davies 3, Mrs VV athan Class 57.—Vegetable marrow—1, Dd. Lewis 2, T. Jamei- 3, J. EddoJls. Class 58.—Vegetables (six varieties)—1, I W Prout; 2, A Prout; 3, Mrs. Wathan. I DIVISION B. (Open). I Class 59-—12 plants in pots—1, Mrs. H. H Price (Brynglas) 2, W. Prout. Class 60.—Cnt blooms 1, H. James, Pantglas 2, Mrs. Price 3, W. Prout, Class 61-—Cooking apples—1, Mrs. PriCe Pantglas 2, Mrs. Price 3, W. Prout. Class 61-—Cooking apples—1, Mrs. PriCe 2, H. Jeanes; 3, Thos. Jones, Pectwyn 1 Class 62.—Dessert apples—1, Thos. priCe 2 H Jeanes; 3, Thos. Jones. Class 63-pears- H. Jeanes. Class 64.-Gooseberries-l, Tbos. Jones 2, Owen Jenkins, Cld Furnace; 3, jy}^ Pric6» Class 65-—Currantsi 1, Owen Jenkins; 2 W. Prout. 'Class 66.—Fruit (six varieties)-I, Mrs. Price- 3, Mrs. Wathan.

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Death of Mr. E. J. Powell, Llanelly I Mr E. J. Powel1, a LlaneMyite who as- sisted Llanelly as a three-quart. r anr full lack in the days when the "Searieia' were "Invincible, died on Friday evening at the residence of his father, Mr. S. N. Powell, 'jyrfian. Llanelly. Deceased was a good all-round athlete, and took an active interest in cricket and sport. For some years ne had resided m South Africa.. and only returned home about nine months agi. His somewhat unexpected death caused a painful surprise amongst his I i n On v last Saturday Mr. Powell was a spectator at the cricket match in Stradey.

II Mrs, Teresa Richardson's Return. Mrs. Teresa. Eden Richardson, of Giau brydan Park, reached Liverpool on Satyr I I I T day on her return from Japan, where sne has been, as our readers are aware, nursing Japanese wounded at Tokio, Matsuyami, and elsewhere. Mrs. Richardson uas ^arn- ed the gratitude of hundreds of the disabled soldiers who have fallen under tier care, .she was practically the only lady of European extraction who was permitted to occupy such a post at all; and. as will be remem bered, the Emperor of Japan conferred upon her the highest order of distinction wh-'ch exists for ladies in Japan. The Japanese Red Cross Society gave Mrs. Richardson their order of rner ». and she also received two medals. She rehnn- ed overland via the American Transpacific lines.

Swansea Man and Wireless Telegraphy. A syndicate is About considering the financ- ing and flotation of one of the most epoch- marking inventions oi the century, and which has occupied the undivided attention I I _d ion d study of a Swansea. inventor who resides in the town with his wife and family, and has offiocs ccntraliy situated where his ap pa:-ati is c!ose\v and jealously guarded The invention^ ii its purpose "out-Marconi's iusrcom, for u. aims at none ot'hei th-wi the transmission of wireless telephonic messages. A 'Poot" reporter chanced uqon the man v/nose name will either be relegated lo the iirabo of obscurity or cried on the lips of scientists of all countries very soon—4.his is the alternative e; the modern inventor. The inventor—who dispays mcdeat confidence in hn apparatus—told the scribe how, on the previous day he had received a telephonic message sans wires from a point fifteen miles •'txtward ofS^'ansea, and that on the point of replying a "fuse" checked the prooeed- ings. "You really received a telenhomc message over a distance of fifteen miles?" queried the incredulous pencil-operator. 'That's just what happened," was the qu of, reply. "Would you mind telling me the point where the message was sent from?" "I can't do ihat, really. It's fourteen mi'es east of here • that's all can say, and ray men are boui.-d to secrecy." "Was it a coherent message?" "The message ran, 'Are you there--ready for our mecsage? Then a wire fused, and upset the day's opeTations. The ir,ver.tor has been in communication wkh the Admiralty, and a sum of £ 50.000 was mentioned. hl,L the negotiations in whicn I a proposal regarding the use of two cruisers prominently gureo, came to nought—for the time being, but there is* money forth- coming as scon -s the apparatus is perfected.

Llanelly Education Committee met on Friday evening. The report on the Higher Elementary Sehoo' was adopted, and it was decided not to further increase the staff.— Four tenders wore received for the school material required for the ensuing year, and referred to the clerk.

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=-- Earl Cawdor's Health. IiaTl Giwdor. First Lord of the Admiral- ty. authorises the announcement thnt there is no truth in the report that he will resign his office if his health do-s not improve. His lordship is now much better than be was some weeks ago.

Minimum Wage for Welsh Miners. Sir Michael Hicks Boach, imdepeDdeRA chairmail of ttw Conciliation Board, at Gar- dill on Friday, decided in favour of the ap- plication of the masters for reduction of 3J per cent, in wages, thus reducing them to the minimum of 30 per cent. above the standard of 1879.

Falcon Captured at Swansea. An employe of the Swansea Tramways captured a fine falcon on Thursday. The 51 « ge visitor was seen to touch tli'<, wires ne.r the depot, ana then, as if "shocked." drop to the ground where it was wit-h diffi- Cl- ty sec-ired. The bird, which resembles a young eagle, and indeed was at firct regarded as such, is now in the hands ox Mr. Arthur E. Taylor, fruiterer, Carmarthen-road. The bird is about a foot m height.

Austrian Cadets at Swansea. Swansea folk will have observed a num- ber of well set-up, lithe young sailors, of a foreign cast of countenance in the principal streets this week, and with a distinctive kind of naval uniform on. The lads are Austrian naval cadets, and hail from the Naval School at Fiume. Tliev are nineteen in number, and are on a voyage with the s.s. Koloszvar (now ui the North Dock) with the object of learning sea- voyage with the s.s. Kolosz\ar (now ui the North Dock) with the object of learning sea- manship, an idea which Great Britain might not feel above adopting. They were photo- graphed on Thursday, and the group sur- mounted with the Austrian flags makes quite a picture. I The steamer belongs to the Royal Hun- garian Steam Navigation Co., the local agent being Mr. G. Leonard, Cambrian- piace.

German Baby "Presented' to Swansea Woman A three weeks old infant was taken to Swansea Workhouse on Friday, and the circumstances surrounding its admission are somewhat unusual. !t appearg that six weeks ago a German woman t-ook apartments at Neath-road, Landore, and three weekt; ago was con- fined. On receipt of a postcard from Germany 6l e said she lad co.ne into a share of a leg- acy of 1.700 marks, and she had to go over by the 8th oi 9th inst to get the money. On the 5th inst. she went out to look for a boat and she- told her landlady that she was going on the following Monday to Ger- many but would return on Monday last— August 14th. As a matter of fact, she left c during the very early hours cf Sunday morning with her clothes and sewing ma- chi"c, much to the subseouent astonishment of the landlady. The latter states that she lent the child's mother C2 5s., a.nd in audition 15s. was due for apartments. As the mother had not returned acorduig *o arrangement .the infant wns, 2.5 stated, taken to the Workhouse to- day (Friday).

Swansea Ex Rechabite's Griev- ances. Mr. J. Evans, secretary, Independent Order of Recliabites, No. 121, Pontre-ter- Order of Recliabites, Ko. 121, Pcntre-ter- race, Swansea, writes:—Kindly allow me, on behalf of the members of the Waun Wen R chabite Tent, to totally deny the state- ments made by one of our late members, before the Swansea Guardians, and published in your Thursday's edition. Before this man was expelled from the Tent, he was asked by one of the office™ what he intended doing, regarding the ar- rears he OTv-ed trie club, an<] he then replied that as he was then working up the Rhondda ht was going to join another friendly societv up there. He never asked for time to t)a.T his arrears, and until Thursday nothing further was heard from him regarding the Tent. Wo have several members who work is the Steel Works, and who shared in the slack times mentioned, but T am pleased to say they came to the Tent, stated their grievances, and were given time bo pay their arrears, and were also helped from the district funds, and are members of the Tent to day. If this man is not in benefit in a sick i^lub it is Vf own fault, a., he ha* had plenty of time sirt'-e he left our club to join another. I should also like the public 8 to know the following facts:—(1.) Sinoe 1899, until he left in 1904. he was in arrears witli his oon- t/ributiorts, pnd on her. J003, owed the Tent 18s. 7d arrears. (2) From 1901 to 1903 h^ drew sick pay to the amount of £ T3 5s. >'3.) There i<^ a fund in the Swansea district which assists members in distress to the extent of B5 1,4, He w;<s only a mem- t e3, Per of th" Tent a little over 12 years. (5) He never passed through the chairs, but had an embten, ffiven to him for services ren- der d to the Tent: after he had it he -«a»ed to t'ike any interest in the Tent. We never allow a member to lapse, so long as ther- is anv possible chance of retaining him. and we are always reidy to do any- thing to help a brother ii distress T shall be glfd to show Bro Councillor D. Griffiths the Tent brol?)s, which will bear out what I have written here.

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Class 67.—Bread beans—1, Owen Jen kins; 2, Mrs. Price; 3, W. Prout, Class 68.—Runner beans—1, Owen Jen- kms 2, Mrs. Price 3, H. Jeanes. Class 69.—Peas—1, H. JAAnes; 2, T. Jcnes 3, Owen Jcnkins. Class 70.-—Parsnips—1, Mrs. Price; 2, T. Jones 3, W. Prout. Claes 71.—Dnions—1, )tr, Price 2, W. Prout: 3, T. Jones. Class 72.—Kidney potatoes—1, T. Jones 2, Mrs. Pricp 3, H. Jeanes. Class 73.-Potatoes round—1, H. Jeanes 2, Mrs. Price; 3, V; Prout. Class 74.-Potatœs (six varieties)-I, H. Jeanes 2, W. Prout, Class 75.—Celery—1, Mrs. Price. Class 76.—White cabbage—1. T. Jones; X. W. Prout; 3, Owen Je. ins. Class 77.—Cucumber?—1, W. Prout. Class 78.—Turnips—j, Owen Jenkins; 2, « W. Prout. Ciass ?3.—Tomatoes 4. Mrs. Price; 2, W. Prout; 3, Mrs. Edwardes. Class BO.-Vegetable collection—2, W. Pront. DIVISION C. (Tenant Farmers). Class 81.— 1, T. Jones. Class 83.- -Mangolds [long)—1, T. Jones. Class 84.—Mangolds (globe)—1. T Jonps. Class 85.—Cabbage, drum head—1, T. Jones. Class 86.—Field roots—1, T. Jones. Class 37.—Sheaf of white oais.—1, W. Pr.ee. Ci'frr.n, Farm 9 T Class 88.—Sheaf of black oats—1, J. Wil- liams, Pentreharne 2, W. Prioe; 3, T. Jones. Class 89.—Sheaf of wheat—1, D. Bowen, Plough and Harrow 2. J. Williams. Class 90.—Sheaf of Barley—1, D. Bowen. DIVISION D. Class 91.—Butter—1, T. Jonee 2, Mrs. Bromharr. o, \lr Jor.n Jonee, Tvnvd^rw-^n. Class 92.—Eggs, brown—1, Ann Reynolds 2, J. Eddolls; 3 M. Bromham. Class 9o.—Eggs, white—1, M. Bromham 2, D. Lennox. Duffryn, 3, Ann Reyn<Jids. Class 94.-Trussed fvwls-l, Ann Jones 2, T. Jonse 3, D. Lennox. Class 95.-Loaf oi bread—1, T. Jones; 2, D. Evans 3, E Jenkins. Class 96.—Bakestone cake—1, M. Pront, Cwmclydach 2, J. John 3, H. Thomas. Class 97.—Bakestone bread—1. &ther Roberts; 2, T. Jones; 3. E. Jenkins. SPECIALS. Best kept and stocked garden—1, W. Prout; 2, Mrs. E. Edwards; 3, Dd. Lewis; 4, Fred Davies. Best Fruit Flower Garden.—1, W. Prout; 2, Fred. Davies 3. T. Harris. tVst Two A.-rp-,i of Farn Roots.—1, 'I. Jones 2. D. Bowen 3, J. Williams. Best Pair Hand-knittod Stockings.—1, Lucy Ro^cris, DufLyn; 2, .Ann Tromaine; 5, Mrs Watkau Best Hand-made Pinafore (Girls under 14). :1:, Hainet Reynolds; 2, Veda Williams; 0, Evelyn Evans. ioest T>r,rned Stocking.—1, M. Prout 2. S. Prouu: c, T. Jonee; 4, Mrs. S'ho^t Insert. Patch.—1, M. R^viKil-i 2 8 Prout; 3, ivl. Prout: 4. Mrs. Short. Freehand Maps.—1, J. Thomas, Cottage Homes 2, '1. Evais. Cottage Homes; 3, li. Budgv, Ccttage Homes. TLre-3 Fancv Pat* of Butter.—1, M. l<ny;mh.n'i; 2, T. Jones: 3, J. Williams. Best Two Acres of Corn.—1, D. Bowen; 2, Wi'liara. IT'owcts and Vegetable;— W. Prou-t. Codect-cn of e7cts.blcs.—1, E. Edwards VV. Prer.t Six Varieties of Verv»la<bJes.—1( David Lewis 2, E. Edwards. Anof jer Collection.—1, E..Edwards 2 R. 'roofer. Six Dishes or Ve?et a )Sos.—1, E. Edwards. Three Window Plants.-1. \V Prout.