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SWANSEA JOTTINGS.
SWANSEA JOTTINGS. "n' SWANSEA FAILURE. A bankruptcy receiving order is an- Iwunced in regard to Clinton P. Scott, grocer and provision merchant, Uplands, Swansea. WELSH IN CARDIFF SCHOOLS. The census of Cardiff scholars as to whe- ther they desire to be taught Welsh or not tesultcd as follows: For learning Welsh, 6,508; for not learning Welsh, 11,357. EARL OF JERSEY. The Ear! and Countess of Jersey leave^ 'or Australia next week cn a visit to the Gov- fcsrnor-General of the Commonwealth and Lady Nortlnote. Lord Jersey was Governor of New South Wales from 1890 to 1893. SWANSEA TRADER IN COLLISION. The s.s. Sunbeam, while outward bound ICT Swansea, from Glasgow, on Thursday, ran into the tug Flying Wizard, at Partick, and damaged the latter on the starboard. The steamer proceeded damage unknown. TINPLATE TRADE IN AUGUST. From the Board of Trade "Laour Gaaette" for August:—Tinplate manufacture. Em- ployment in this industry remained about the same as in July. As compared with August, 1904, the number of mills in opera- tion showed an increase of 25 (404 oOOclpared ;with 379). MR. TREVOR EVANS. Mr. Trevor Evans, Morriston, the famous iWelsti tenor, has been presented with a gold watch and chain by Mrs. Colonel Davies- Evans, of Highmead, wife of the Lord Lieu- tenant- of Cardiganshire, as a memento of the recent concert at Righmead, which was attended by Princess Christian and Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. J HARVEST THANKSGIVING. Pell-street Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bwansea, held harvest thanksgiving services on Sunday. Rev. W. I. Taylor, circuit minister, preached. In the afternoon the choir rendered the cantata "King Saul, under Mr. J. R. Davies, L'iss Elsie Davies presiding at the organ, the president being Mr. A. McQueen, of Yarmouth. The chapel !)xras most tastefully decorated. The services llrill be continued on Monday evening. SKETTY RESIDENT'S DEATH. The death occurred at Sketty on Friday bf a well-known resident, iz., Mr. Thomas Hughes, builder, grandfather of Mr. A. Rendell, Melbourne-place, Swansea. De- fceased was exceedingly well-known and re- spected and it may be stated was a friend ttf Mr. Mogdridge, Waterloo-street, another Very interesting old resident whose death jvras recorded last week 15100 LEFT TO A SWANSEA CHAPEL. At Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Chapel, Swansea, on Sunday, Rev. William James, pastor, preached a memorial sermon to the late Mr. J. J. Evans, ironmonger, jjigh-street. We iearn that Mr. Evans, oy his will, left £100 to both Ebenezer Chapei wad Barum Chapel, Gwauncaegurwen. Mr. Slvanfi was buried at the latter chapel. t MISS TILLEY JENKINS. Miss Tilly Jenkins, sister of Miss Maggie May, and daughter of Mr. R. Jenkins, of Oaklands-terrace, Swansea, has undergone an operation for an internal complaint, and :was in a very serious condition at latest advices. Miss "Tilly May," as she is pro- fessionally known, has been appearing m **Veronique." THREE DUE IN THE PORT FROM LEITH. I There are due at the Swansea, New Cut SFish Wharf next week three new steam trawlers from Leith, named respectively, the Mount Rosa, the Mount Viso, and the Bimplon. They will trade under the ownership of the Swansea, Fishing and Ice Company. | The s.s. Hazeldene arrived too late ?OT tide on Thursday afternoon at Swansea, and moored at the New Cut Fish Wharf, luontrary, it is said, to a warning extended' the captain. The consequence was that as the wate*- left the entrance channel she listed and squeezed the steam trawler Sea Hawk, be- longing to the Swansea Fishing and Ice (Company, between her sides and the wharf. The trawler suffered damage to stansh- tons, bulwark-plates, and galley stays, and IaDow being surveyed. SAD STORY AT SWANSEA. At Swansea on Monday Inspector Pearse, U.S.P .C.C., made an application to the bench to send a mite of a boy to the work house for one week while he made inquiries. He had found him wandering about Carmar- then-road. He was one of a large family se mother had a bad reputation. Mr. Goldberg: Where does he live, then? Inspector Peanse said the child had fre- Ilp3ented common lodging-houses. The application was granted. LATE R. W. TOWNSHEND. [ The oral of Robert W. J-1 vnrliend, son •«! Mr. W. Townshend, overseer at the ''Daily Post" offices, took place at Cockett Cemetery -on Friday afternoon, where the Vicar of Cockett officiated. Mr. David Davies and Mr. T. E. Willison represented the "Daily Poet" staff, and amongst others present to pay their last tribute of respect were Conn. W. Tarr Mr. Victor Morgan, iMr Gould (bookseller), Mr. J. Griffiths, Mr. "Wm Lewis, and Mr. H. Chubb. The Numeral arrangements were by Messrs. Web- arter Brothers. | SWANSEA NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 1907. Mr. T. E. Powell (Swansea) writes:—"As .UIfe of the secretaries (pro. tem.) of the Swansea National Eisteddfod, kindly let me inform your readers that a meeting in con aection with the Eisteddfod will be held about the end of this month or 1,00 begin- ning of October, to commence the work. Due notice will be given, a.nd I sincerely ftrust that the enthusiasm at the meeting will be equal to that displayed at the last meeting held at the GuiMhall, of which I happened to be the convener." SWANSEA WESLEYAN GATHERING A gathering under the auspices of Swan- sea District Wesley an Circuit was held ,nt Wesley Chapel, Swansea, on Thursday Bight, Rev. Henry Adams (Brunswick) pre- siding. Supporting him were Rev* Henry Hodder and Charles Rawlings, Dr. J. A. Rawhngs, Messrs. Fred Parker (circuit Steward), C. W. Slater, and Griff Davies. A choir, gathered from the churches of tha circuit, under the conductorship of Mr" Hughes, sung sweetly, and addresses of varying importance were delivered. The Chairman, making reference to the revival S°W«iy«iS°nMS and u,Khan^w^ KILVEY CHURCH OUTING On Saturday, the Sunday School teachers AH Samits Chiarch> KiW, went for a picnic to PctrkmilL Mre. t. p. Stephens, ctnd Miss E- M- Stephens catered and Mr. Edmund P1^3, ac^ M secretary, 'l'lie partv explored the neighbourhood and visit- ed "Ilstan Church. They were greatly atruck with the inverted notice-board at the entrance to the- churchyard, and the ruins ot the Baptist Chapel -n the valley. It Was the first Baptist meeting-place built ;n Gower. The party included, among others, Rev. J. G. and Mi's- Maunas (Vicarage) Mrs. Davies (Cwm Schools) and MT. J. D. Thomas (Tyrgwl-etrrace). LOUGHOR COLLIERY ENTERPRISE. At Loughor on Tuesday, the first sod was tent bv Mesdames Ernest Grant and H. Phelps (daughters of MT. T. Jenkins), and Miss Maggie Perkins, Skettv Green, of a large tract of coaJ-bearing land which is being developed by the company of Messrs. Jenkins, Bros., and Perkins (sons and son- in-law of the late Mr. Morgan Jenkins, Pengwern), and where 5 and 7 foot seams have been proved by Mr. Samuel Thomas, of the Broad Oak Colliery. ^Mr. T. Jenkins addressed the large crowd ttat had assembled. Mr. Wm Morgan, toe underground manager, anticipates a poe- ontput of 1,000 tons a week MANSELTON BOY'S ACCIDENT AT PLAY. Josiah Lewis, a lad, Robert-street, Man selton, Swansea, was playing in the Mansel- ton Schools playground, on Tuesday after- noon, when he collided with a playmate and fell breaking one of his legs near the th:gh. He was taken home. "SUNLIGHT" DRY DOCKED AT SWANSEA. The s.s. "Sunlight," one of the eldest trad- ing steamers frequenting Swansea, is under- going overhauling in the Prince of Wales Dry Dock. She arrived in Swansea last week from Briton Ferry, making water through "scraping bottom" there. NORMANDY'S TRIP TO THE SCILLY ISLES. The p:,s. Normandy will definitely run the proposed trip to the Scilly Isles, and will leave the West Pier, Swansea, at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, September 23rd, calling at the Mumbles. Her Friday's sailings will be cancelled. A most enjoyable cruise has been booked by a gratifying number of sea lovers. PAINFUL ACCIDENT TO A BONYMAEN CHILD. About five o'clock on Monday afternoon, a painful accident befel a little girl named Nellie Baker, aged 12, who resides with er parents at Sea View-terrace, Bonymaen. She was proceeding home from school in a cart that was in charge of a haulier named Goss, and when near the "Jersey," JJle girl somehow or other got to the back part of the cart and fell out-, dislocating her left shoulder. She was at once taken home, and subse- quently taken by her mother to Dr. E. B. Evans, St. Thomas, who attended her. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CHOLERA OUTBREAK. Swansea Port Sanitary Authority met on Tuesday, Mr. Tutton presiding. The port regulations submitted to the Local Government Board were returned with alterations, the effect being to keep the powers of the medical officer within the or- dinary Acts. The Local Government Board wrote in reference to cholera precautions that cases already reported had been imported, and no definite outbreak had been notified from Western Europe. Dr. Ebenezer Davies said that he had given notice to the port officers to exer- cise vigilance in regard to vessels arriving from Baltic ports and Hamburg. SUSPICIOUS SWANSEA LOITERER. At Swansea on Wednesday, John Churchiii, no address given, was charged with loitering about Amount Pleasant-road, and failing to give a satisfactory account of himself. P.C. Reynolds said he saw prisoner about six o'clock that morning and remarked to him, "You are out early this morning?" "1 am off for Cardiff," the man replied, but would say nothing further. Prisoner, it was stated, had been fined at Penarth for beating his wife and also for being ,1"mk. The Bench said that they did not want a man of his stamp walking about. They advisj-d him to leave the drink alone and f he would leave the town at once they would dismiss him. T>{ i.N DEAMA AT THE STAR. There are enough bloodcurdling incidents in the play "At War with Women," pro- duced at the Star Theatre Swansea, on Monday night, to satisfy the most exacting lover the ultra-sensational. Intrigues of women are pivots upon which the plot, an extravagant one, revolves. Mr. Julian Crcr», as Antoiski, a Russian p h at war wifl women, gave a masterlv impersonation and acted as an excellent foil to the machin- ations of Auriel Romanoff, "the White Devil" (Miss Mabel Mannering). The Alexis Romanoff of r. J. Leighton Leigh was another cleverly acted ^nrt in good hands. Others who did well are: Mr. Gor- don Godfrey as Dr. Horace Mandl-e; Mr. Harry Doughlas, as Count Olovitch Mr. H. J. Walton, as General Malakoff; and Mr. M. Anderson as Jerry Blake. Miss Mabel Gilbert and Miss Cissie Isaacson acquitted themselves cleverly in their respective parts. There were some interesting incidents in the play, including an escajpe on a real motor-car. The bioscope pictures continue to be an engaging feature of the Star pro- gramme.
WAUNARLWYDD "WAR,*'
WAUNARLWYDD "WAR, Parents Decide to Appeal to Mr. Lloyd-George, "War" was the dominant note of a big meeting of Waunarlwydd fathers held at the Schools on Tuesday night. Mr. Rees Roees, who presided, advised all present to sharpen their weapons ready for the conflict. He had never engaged in a strike before, but he was in one now, and he meant to win. (Applause.) He said :t was not Waunftrlwydd parents who wero breaking the law, but the authorities. In- deed, he thought the Education Authority might be compared with Hamon, who raised a scaffold upon which to hang himself. (Laughter.) Mr. James Evans impressed upon the au- dience to remain truo to their manhood ami control their homes. Each father hai only to say to his wife, "Mary, do not send the children to school until I tell you to do so." If ad the men of the nation not thrown off their manhood, the country would not now be ia the dwarfish position in which they found it. (Applause.) Some persons might think that the people of Waunariwydd were getting beside themeelves; but he could tell them that the it.en of Waunarlwydd cou'd see and read fcm a distance. ,■ they cou.d jenetrate through the darkness and see what was coming. (Apptause.) In this country they were inclined to view Russia as a ty- rant. They in this country would be a sec- ond Russii if they allowed the Education Authority tc have its way. (Loud ap- plause.) The Education Authority was us- ing its powers arbitrarily. But they could rot persecute Waunarlwydd parents onleos they persecuted themselves. (Hear, hear.) It was they (the Education Authority) who had violated the law; Waunarlwydd people had not transgressed. (Applause.) Only a short time ago J31,500 was spent m render ing the schools adequate for separate de- partments. Now all this had been swept away suddenly. ("Sbamel") There were people who professed much godliness, but they had not shown their manhood yet. (Hear, hear.) He counselled all to stand tirm, and the people would emerge, from this batfcie triumphantly. (Loud applause.) Others who followed were Messrs. John Thomas, Rev. T. J. Davies, W. Walters, D J. Williams, Joseph Daniel, George John, and Jenkin Thomas. Mr. Thomas Williams, Bird-in-Hand, pro- posed that a letter be sent to Mr. Llo. i George, M.P., asking his advice and opin;on as to the legal position in which they stood This was heartily taken up, and aavtiig been seconded by Mr. David Jones, Bntb- wen-road, was carried with acclamatzou.
SWANSEA ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.
SWANSEA ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Swansea Assessment Committee at the last meeting made the Jollowing changes —Dd James, land at Weig, ratable value L29 5s., reduced to P,27 15s. John Vaughan, house and buildings, Tir Edwin, Penderry, £ 6 126. 6d.— £ 2 10s. Treboeth Co-operative Society, house and shop, Treboeth, £21 12&. 6d.— £ 20 2s. 6d.; D. A. Richards, 8, 9. and 10, Vernon-street, £ 8 Ss. each-L8, Richard Ball, 15, Bathurst-street (late Argyle Hotel), £ 43— £ 21 7s. 6d. W. R. Lewis, 70, Crom well-street. JB17 12s 6d., connrmed J. M. Thomas, 65, Gwydr-oreseent, L12 17s. 6d.— P,12 2s. 6d.; A. J. WiUcocks, 62, St. Hel en's-road, £ 42 15s.— £ 38 12s. 6d.; Moy Evans and Thomas, Milverton and Penbryn, Glanmor-road, J354 5s., oach oonftrmed; S. Solomon, 46, Walter-road, JM2 15s.— £ 40 5s. Michael Jaeobs, 53, Walter-road, L34 5s. £ 32 12s. 6d. F. W. Stockwood, house in Kingston-road, Sketty, £ 34 5s.— £ 32 12s 6d. Maria Morgan, Woodstock. Eaton- grow, £ 40 5s.— £ 38 12s. 6d. Charles R. Brooks, 209^, High-street. £ 64 5s.— £ 60; Pen-Z Skuttlewood, 14, Heathfield, £ 34 5s. — £ 60; R. G. Edwards and Bull, 37, Wind street, honee and shop £ 100, ]oft OffiC96 House and shop £ 8o 15s loft and offices £ 42 15s. &tore and office £ 42 15s,, confirmed; T. E. Pirvp 91A High-street, £ 55 10s., confirmed Astky w' Samuel, Tanyraltt, Bafeon-grove, 2M las nfirmed. I I
( I SWANSEA AND THEI SCHOOLS.
( SWANSEA AND THE I SCHOOLS. Councillor Cadwalladr's Protest at 1 the Council, I Board of Educations Warning Letter, Ii Swansea, Town Council met on Wednes- day, Alderman Howcl Watk:ns being voted to the cnair. I MA YOS"S INDISPOSITION. The Chairman said they all much regret- ted the absence of the Mayor from indispo- i sition. He moved that iiie Council sym- pathise with Alderman Spring, with an ear nest, wish for his speedy recovery. I Alderman Martin seconded, and the reso- lution was carried unanimously. POLICEMAN AS COAL CANVASSER. Mr. Corker asked what were the real du- ties of the police. He found on referent to the regulations that "a police officer was to devote the whole time of his services and engage in no other trade, occupation, or call- ing." Notwithstanding that, he found from "The V\ heatsheai," an organ of the Cwmbwrla Co-operative Society, that the committee had appointed Mr. J. Hayes to canvas members for orders for coal. He (Mr. Corker) ventured to think that if the police could take orders fc.r coal, they could also undertake a suggestion made in the Press and collect the rates. It was pointed out that the matter 111 question was not on the minutes, and Mr. Corker said he would bring the matter up before the Watch Committee. Mr. David Harris asked whether it w'\B not a fact that Corooration employes were secretaries of Friendly Societies. This Co- operative Society was 'a kind of Friendly So ciety, and the matter ought not to be looked upon in the light of Mr. Corker's remarks. It was such a small matter that it ought not to be proceeded with. Mr. Morris concurred, and the matter dropped. DUKE'S FEE FARM RENTS. Mr. Martin said he had received a letter from Councillor Hopkin suggesting that the matter of the fee farm rents of the Duke of Beaufort be referred to the Foreshore Sub r, committee. He (Mr. Martin) had no ob- jection, but he did not see the relevancy. The Finance minutes were carried without amendment-. EDUCATION NOT INCLUDED. Upon the general district rate of 2s. 2d. in the £ for the hali-year coming up for -gon- firmation, Mr. Cad wall ad r asked whether the rate included the education rate? The Chairman replied in the negative, and said tha-t there was another resolution to be submitted that would include that rate. The rate was approved. SALUBRIOUS PASSAGE NUISANCE. The medical officer reported on the Salu- brious Passage convenience, and said it had been a frequent source of complaint, and should be removed to a more suitable posi- tion. Mr. Corker said the nuisance should be quickly abated. What was the use of ad- vertising the town as a health resort when they had a plague spot like that. He moved it be removed entirely. Mr. D. Griffiths seconded. Mr. D. Harris said until some other pro- vusion was made the committee's recommen- dation that the surveyor should report as to a new site or to submit an estimate for re- constructing the urinal on the present site should stand. Mr. Corker's am-endm, enit formally read that the surveyor be instructed to report as to a new site. Aid. W. Watkins thought the place could be reconstructed. Mr. Livingston -suggested an old house might be taken. Mr. D. Jones suggested the underground site in Castle-square. The master was referred back to com- mittee. UNFIT FOR HABITATION. The Sanitary (Committee recorti mended that notices be served upon owners of the houses unfit for habitation, requiring them to make them fit. Mr. Livingston smd it was decided months ago that the owners' names of sucn houses—and others in respect of nuisances— nuls should be mentioned, but that had not oeen done. It could be done, subject to the lega' rkks involved, of which the town clerk could advise Mr. Morris thought by that process they might have better bouses. PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS' ARREARS. Mr. Cadwalladr complained of the absence from the minutes of a return of owners who had not carried out private street works after notice. The return was promised. STREET CLEANSING AND DUST- DESTRUCTOR. Mr. Livingston asked how it was that, notwithstanding the saving that should be effected by new trams, the amount for street lighting, cleansing, etc., was over £ 1,000 for August, as compared with July. The difference was enormous. Mr. Mcrrells said it was intended a monthly statement should be submitted, cut this had not been done Really he did nos know what the financial position of the com- mittee was—that was candid. Mr. Tutton asked how it was the average quantity of refuse dealt with at the dust de- structor was so low. Why was the destruc- tor not worked up to its full capacity, and so save cost by more refuse being got rid of, and also get additional steam for electricity Mr. Merrells said the reason for the low average in the past was because of difficulties connected with the flues, etc. That had been overcome, and' he hoped that the future would show a greater average dealt with. At the same time the character of the refuse had to be considered, for whilst one day it was heavy and more easily dealt with, on another it was comprised of paper and light garbage, half the weight, but twice the bulk. Mr Tutton: It occurs to me that the light stuff would turn more quickly. MT. Merrells: But you cannot feed the furnaces. Mr. Tutton Anyhow, we are aeanng witn averages, not a day, but- a month. Replying to MT. Harm, the surveyor 1 n averages, not a day, but- a month. Replying to MT. Harm, the surveyor 1 his estimate for dealing with the refuse was lOd. per ton, as against an actual cost for the past year ^s* P61" ton, but his estimate was for burning only and not other obargœ Air. Harris asked if the cost, of haulage bad decreased by £ 470 as suggested in the accounts of the year's working. The surveyor said but for the dust des- tructor the refuse would have to be hauled SheTto GorseW or Waraen Quarry, and the increased cost wouM be Is. 6d. and 9d. per ton reepectaveiy. On the face of it, tihorefore, there must be a very coraskksFafole saving in fajvour of ilie destructor. Mr. Harris: Has the cost of hauiage been reduced by this amount. Is it an actual j saving? If not the figures are misleading. Mr. MerreJls said as evidence of distinct saving no home had been for haulage in the town for the past year, and that was the first time for many years past. The stud was also less than two or three yeans ago. The Surveyor promised an account of the actual saving. Repying to Mr. Corker, Mr. Merreils ad- mitted that the sub-committee appointed to consider the barging of the refuse to sea had not met. Mr. Oork- r I notice the Harbour Trust are sencfrng their refuse out to sea and I don't see why we should not. The. Chairman suggested a special meet- ing of the sub-committee and this was promised. TWO JUNIOR ASSISTANTS. The Streets Corannttee recommended the appointment of two juaior assistants at a salary of £1 a week for twelve months. Mr. D. Harris asked if the appointment was essential. A tramways surveyor had been appointed. Temporary appointments seemed to become permanent ones. Mr. Merrells said the appointments were essential for private improvement work. Tbe survey or said the tramway work was not finished yet. The contractors' certifi- cates had to be settled up finally, but the time of the official in question would soon be up. STABLES' MANAGEMENT. Mr. Solomon complimented the Stables Sub-committee, and said that while the aver- age cost per horse per week had gone down j GIl the yeee from 13s. &Ad. to lis. lljd., the Corporation got more out of their horses and hired less. DRAINAGE OF COEDSAESON DISTRICT. llie Water and Sewers Committee recom- mended that the engineet report as to whether the Western and Coedsaeson dis- tricts could be effectively drained by tne existing system. Mr. Tutton thought the suggestion at com- mittee was that the engineer should report ae to which was the best mode of dealing wjith the question. Mr. Livingston said the question of outlet was not discussed. A scheme was put be- fore them by Mr. Vivian and it was a ques- tion whether the existing system would be equal to the draining of the new town on the Sketty side. Air. S'olomcn It might be added that the engine-or should report upon some other method of draining. Mr. Tutton suggested that the report be upon the most effectively drained system in connection with the existing system or by any other system. Mr. Solomon agreed^- Hon. Odo Vivian said his scheme aimed at relieving the flooding and was to cut off the high pressure sewage from the low pressure, putting the high pressure sewer- age into one outlet and the Oystermouth seweT into another outlet. Mr. Tutton thought they should have a responsible report by the engineer. Mr. Vivian said he was willing to explain his scheme to any members who wished, but Mr. Tutton said he did not know why Mr. Vivian was so anxious to stop him. Mr. Vivian: For all our sakes. I want to get away. Mr. Tutton If you will assist me I shall be glad to do so. I did not say a word against Mr. Vivian's scheme. Mr. Vivian Hear, hear. Mr. Tutton: But I am going to. (Laugh- ter.) The Council agreed to the amendment. CENTRAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL. In moving the adoption of the Education Committee's minutes, Alderman Martin, referring to the Central Higher Elementary Schools, said the Board of Education had written respecting the reorganisation of the Boys' School into Secondary School, and suggested repre- sentatives of the Local Authority should visit the Board of Education and discuss the matter. Representatives had been ap pointed to wait upon them. It was a re- markable commentary that while there was some difficulty the Department wanted re- moved as regards the boys' school, yet xs regards the girls'—the same scheme—they said it was a° spiendid one. They had had 26 places in the boys' school and received 120 applications, while for the 35 places ln the girls' school there were 240 applica- tions. This seemed to show they were meet- ing a necessity in the town. OFFICIALS AND TRAM FARES. Mr. Solomon was informed that the old School Board did not provide a tramways pass for the superintendent of buildings, and moved that a minute, recommending <'uch a pass, be eliminated. It was very undignifiei for a Corporation to have to go cap in hand to the Tramways Company for a, pass costing P,2 10s., or less Mr. Lovel! seconded. The Clerk (Mr. Halden) said latterly the old School Board merged the official s travell- ing expenses in his salary, except on special occasions.. Mr. G. Morgan said something about not expecting the superintendent to trot like a flying machine" — (laughter) — and Mr. Livingston strongly advised the omcial to walk, as the exercise would do trm a deal of good. The minate was referred back. THE STARVATION POLICY. Mr. Cadwalladr alluded to the precept for £ 16,885 for school purposes, and moved that an addition be made of £ 1,000. He thought it would b^ a very wise thing for the Council to give up "this miserable policy they have been carrying on for the last twelve months in connection with the Voluntary Schools." They had been starving the schools and dilly-dallying over the question of salaries. It was a. criminal thing to go on starving the schools and worrying the teachers. Fur- ther, the last letter received from the Board of Education showed that they were sailing very near being made a defaulting authority. (Ironical cries of "Hear, hear.") Was it worth while to make Swansea a defaulting authority? He said not, and if they took his advice they would increase the amount by £ 1,000 so as to level 111" the salaries of the teachers in the Voluntary Schools to those paid to the teachers of the Council schools. Mr. Corker seconded, and said that if the same wages were paid it would be better for the work and the worker. MT. David Harris was about to start a discussion. Mr. Dd. Griffiths: Oh, vote; not waste time. Mr. Tutton and Mr. Martin, however, said a few words, the latter pointing out that H.M. Inspectors must have made a statement that was palpabl; wrong as to the efficiency of the voluntary schools. The amendment was lost, by two against the rest," as Mr. Tutton put it. As regards "tJbe non-provided schooJe—ap- portjonsmemit of school fees' minute, Mr. (Cadwalladr said the parties could not come to anything like agreement, and he wanted the record sent forward to the Education Department forthwith. He walked the De- partment to know they were at a deadlock and that they would have to come in as arbitrators. Mr. Corker seconded. MT. Tutton said not a single figure by the managers showed that the proportion was m- correct. Mr. CadwaJladr said they could not settle. Mr. Tutton Pardon me one moment. Mr. Cadwalladr: That is not my point. Mr. Tutton The-difficulty is to know yoro point. Mr. C^dwaiiadr's suggestion was lost, Mr. Merrens, amid laughter, said the minute would be sent all the same. e Mr. Cadwalladr complained of the dilly- dallying policy anent the requiueruen^ ]n respect of school buildings. The Council had told the managers they must get the schools built in an impossible short timM and they must hfive all the work done bv y September 30. The policy smce then had been to pass the things backwards and for- wards. Mr. D. Harris said the dilly-dallying that the Voluntary Schools could be put in order for £ 10,000. It would cost three or four times as much. Aid. R. Martin said there was no dilly- dallying- Letters from the managers rl_~ fem<Tto only reached the clerk after Julv 21st. 7 In answer to Mr. Corker, the clerk rmsl the letter of the Board of Education stati/r- the Voluntary Schools were much unde^ staffed, and that the grants were being siderably endangered. con- Mr. Corker Then has the appointed to draft the reply sat? Mr. Martin -aaiswered in tbe negative MT. Corker then moved that Mr. Cadwa1 ladr s~ name be added, and said that th° Council were simply ignoring the volun- tary schools entirely without an inofeafcioii to give justice. 11 Mr. Tution said he was quite content to give way to Mr. Cadwalladr, but at the-eame time he protested against the reception of .warning letters. However, if Mr. Cadwai iadr was appointed he promised him the re- ply to the letter would be in accordance with the spirit and poiwy of the Council. Mr. Livingston thought it ought to tmctly understood that they were fighting the Education Act, and that there could be no pofioe until the Education Act was es- tablished on tound, national justice. Tho amendment was lost, and tie nanjeg being asked for, the voting was:- For (8) Messrs. O'Snllivan, Cadwalladr Colwill, Corker, Moy Evans, Livingston, Merrells, and Solomon. Against tf.5): Messrs. Matthews, Martin Roger Thomas, Wm. Watkins, Devonald, Dav;d Griffiths, David Harris, Daniel Jones, Lovell, Miles, Morgan, Pavno, Ben Thomas, Howd Watkins, and Win. Wil liams. Messrs. Sinclair, Lee, and Tutton did not vote. OPEN SPACE FOR PENTRECHWYTH. Alderman Lee said he had seen the Earl of Jersey and his agent, and there was every prospect of an open space being secured for the people of Pentrechwyih. '=' FOOTBALL IN THE PARKS. The Parks Committee recommended, with respect, to football in the paxks, that appli- cations for permission to piay be invted and the parks .superintendent be authorised to open the applications and allot .he patches. Mr. Tutton thought there should be some protect.ion tor the public. Let them ask Councillor Tarr his experience. (Laugh ter.) Upon the suggestion ol Mr. Tutton the words "and to report thereon" after the word "patches" was accepted. TENDERS FOR BULBS. Messrs. Cut bush and Sons, High gate Nurseries, London, received the order for the supply of bulbs, amounting to i-io lite. 6d.. which Alderman Lee said was carriage paid. A motion to substitute ^2^ Messrs. Kitlev, Swansea, for £ >tb .9s. 6d., was lost bv one, vote-eleven as against ten. CRAY WATER WORKS. Mr. Merreils asked when the WaieT Works would be completed. He had heard strange rumours that it was not likely to be finished till next summer. Aid. William WaAkins said that, given favourable weather, the work would be com- pleted in probably three months. Mr. Merrells: Everybody off the ground AM. Watkins: I don't say everybody off the ground. When the job is done we shall have to leave somebody on the ground. There are other things besides the dam. It all de- pends upon the weather. Mr. Corker complained that. certam details of sales of plant ought to be included in the minutes, and said a gentleman boasted ths.t he had bought plant for P,5 from the Cray and sold it for JMO. Those things got about, and people said that the councillors were not doing their duty. Aid. Watkins said that no plant had been sold for £ 5 during the past two or three years. Four or five years ago there was some old plant sold for JB5, and the com- m-itte-e thought an excellent price had been obtained. GRAND THEATRE LICENSE. The Town Clerk informed Mr. Solomon that the letter (already published) with re- ference to the Grand Theatre license was on the agenda, merely for the information of the Council.
Vicar Rice and the Question…
Vicar Rice and the Question of Staffing. Rev. and Hon. W. Talbot R^ Yk^ of Swansea, writes :—"A coirfcroveT&y is at pre- sent going on between the Board oi Educa- tion and the. local education authority rela- tive to the staffing of the non-provided schools, the Board insisting, after a very careful investigation by H-M- Inspector, on the staff being improved considerably. "The refusal of the local education author- ity has been based on the statement that the staff is the same as before the day when the schools were taken over by them. Waiv- ing the question of fact, will you allow me to point out to vour readers that the Educa- tion Act of 1902 was passed 'to improve the standard of education' in the non-provided schools. The duty of improving the staff and equipment of the school was put upon the local education authority, and a very large additional grant has been given uhem by the Treasury for this purpose; the duty of improving the buildings was placed upon the managers. "The local education authority rightly press us to do our part, and we are onlf wait- ing for Utarn to agree to the excellent plans submitted to them in order to begin. We have already £ 5,030 for the purpose. The position of the local education authority, in calling upon us to do our duty while refusing to do th.eil's, is so plainly inconsistent that It seems only nocessary to point it out in | order that the citizens of this town may see it, and respectfully urge their representatives to accept the principle of doing your own duty when you urge others to do theirs. THE DILLY DALLYING TACTTCS. Mr. Rocald E. Bill, clerk to the Swansea. Church Schools Emergency Committee, writes :—In your report of Wednesday's meeting of the Town CouniCtl. I notice tha.t, Mr. David Harris is reported to have stated in reply to Mr. Cadwalladr's complaint of a dilly-dallying policy anent the require- ments in respect of non-provided school buildings, 'that the dilly-dallying was that the Voluntary Schools oould (not) be put in order for .610,000, that it wouid cost three or four times as much.' "I should like to re-mark that the Swansea Church School Emergency Committee, who are responsible for the statement that the requirements of the Board of Education in respect of structural alteratsons can be satis- fied for this amount, is fortunate enough to number among its members, men who are accustomed to deal successfully with large financial undertakings, and who axe not in the habit of misleading tibeir friends in such matters, and who having gone into the ques- tion thoroughly with one of the first archi- tects of the day, are fully as competent as Mr. Harris to form a correct estimate. "In regard to the staffing of the non-pro- viided schools, Nir. Martin, the chairman of the Education Committee, appows to hold the view that the non-provided school are i efficiently staffed now, because the staffing was considered efficient before the appointed day last year. He appears to have over- looked the fact that the Act imposes im- provements in the schools on both the local education authority and the non-provided school managers. "The local education authority are very zealous that the managnsre should improve I tJhe buikfemgs, but do not show theeartje zeal in regard to improving the staffing- It is surely eqnaJJy logical to state that, if the staffing before the appointed day considered ( efficient, is still efficient, the buildings which were good enough before the ap pointed day are stil1 good enough. "Will you allow me to take this oppor- tunity of asking, through the medtnum of your columns, all those who are in favour of the maintenance of definite peiagaous msfcrue- 'tlon in our day schools, and who ha.ve not yet had a direct appeal made to them, to kindly support us by sending their names and addresees with statement of the amount cthe,y are willing to subscribe to the hon. treasurers at Lloyd's Bank in this town."
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=- Glamorgan County Council Offices Glamorgan County Council met at Ponty- pridd, on Thursday, Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins presiding. C<mnciUor Morris, Tylorstown, moved the necasion of a motion made in December, 1895, requesting the appointment of a sub- committee to deal with the question of pro. vidang a suitable building for county offices. Councillor W. R. Davies (Pcntyprkki) urged that Mr. Morris' suggestion be not adopted. In his opinion the quejstion was one of policy with regard to the county's Tefetfaonsiirp with outside authorities. Until they had decided to find a place for the county offices within the county axea, tihere was no reason why the resolution, which had been passed, should be postponed. Aid R. (Pontypridd) thought tlie question involved principle as well as policy. They were there to see that all interests were safeguarded, for if they decided to erect it at Cardiff they would be eJraraching that, town at the expense of impove^bing the county. He would vote for any other place than Cardiff. Sirr John T. D. Llewelyn said that he had always looked upon Cardiff as in the oounty of Glamorgan, but Swansea* Neath, and other places were far more convenient than Pontypridd, and for that reason he would support the resolution. On a division, the motion was carried by 26 votes to 23. Swansea wifl still be in the rmnnwig with Caaxtiff.
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NORWEGIAN BARQUE'S TERRIBLE TIME. Lloyd's Monte Video agent, telegraphs that the Norwegia-n barque Eos, which put in there in distress, has six of the crew dead and tlie captain sick.
MF^SRSHREN PIVANS AND CO.,…
MF^SRSHREN PIVANS AND CO., LTD. The directors of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co., Ltd., intimate that an interim dividend at the ra.te of 7 per cent, per annum for the half-year ending August 31, 1905, will be paid on the ordinary shares on October 2nd. Tbe transfer books will be closed from the 20th September to 1st October inclusive.
I" GOING TO BE HANGED,"
I GOING TO BE HANGED," Seaman's Strange Delusion at Swansea, A queer story has been told by a sailor, as to whose condition two doctors > ave dis- agreed. He says — "I Had been drinking in Lisbon, and sup- pose I had some dream or something, for I had implanted on my mind the idea that I had committed some crime. What I had drunk was some wine which has a peculiar effect on t hose who are unaccustomed to it. It wasn't me alone." The man, whose appearance is somewhat j pleasing, notwithstanding an untidy stubble, or. the chin, was taken to the Swansea Work- house infirmary on Monday, but had no idea that he was being put into the Poor-house. His health was much improved on Wednes- day, when he left the institution. The extension of this detail of the man's delusion is yet more weird. On Monday he was tormented by the conviction that he was going to be executed. This impression was irradicable, and the next day saw no signs of improvement. However, as stated, he recovered his nor- mal understanding by Wednesday. z-
GOWER PONY ASSOCIATION.
GOWER PONY ASSOCIATION. Successful Inaugural Show at Killay. Beautiful weather favoured the first annual show in connection with the Gower Union Ponies' Association—an association that is the outcome of a meeting convened by the Hon. Odo Vivian and MT. Iltid Thomas, a couple of years ago, when the Hon. Odo iv- ian urged the need of improving the common- reared ponies, which for some years past had been neglected. There was a splendid atten- dance at the show, which was held in a field at Wernfawr (kindly placed at the disposal 0; the Committee by Mr. David Richards) and this, notwithstanding that the function clashed with the Cardiff Horse Show, whilst the entries numbered the largest of any show locally held for many years past, general con- gratulations being expressed at the comnrt- tee's success in purchasing "Dick Hill," a splendid pony of the old "Comet" Stallion breed. Last year he sired 46 foals, and it is expected that that' number this year will be extended, so that, as the appearance of the entries showed, the work of the new associa- tion has more than justified itself already. Those present at the show included most of the Gower farmers, who form an ipportant part of the 100 members of the associaKon, and the scene on the field when judging com- menced was characteristic of a horse show held under delightful conditions. His Grace the Duke of Beauford is the patron of the association, and MissTalbot is the natroness, whilst the officials present were —President and general steward, the Hon. Odo Vivian; ring steward and auctioneer, -!r. F. F. Meaner • veterinary, Mr. John Stewart, Swansea; judges. Mr. E. Jones, ^noravon, Llandilo, and Mr. D. Rees Dynheddw, Tvlerstown hon. treasurer, Mr. F T 'V^ ger and secretaries, Mr. ^Xneath and Mr. C. Porter, Three Crosses. The list of awards ^*For tbe best mare, the property of a mem- ber of the Gower Union Ponies Associa- tion. served by '"Dick Hill th1? 6^so^> heirht not exceeding 14.2 hancs: 1st, V ._tr. Jenkins, Penrice, Revnokistone: 2nd JJd. Jones. Wern Fawr, Killay 3rd, R. Jenkins. Manse!ford, Reynoldstone; res., Thomas Llewelvn, ThTee Crosses. For the best sucker, got by "Dick Hill (open to members only).—1, Wm. Jones, Kittle f[i]1 Farm, Bishopston: 2. George Jonas, Kilibkn, ReynoJds'ooo; 3, Wm. Tav- lor. Three Crosses 4, Wm. Beynon, Ale- thThvd Farm. Parktnill. For the be.st mare with foa.1 at foot, sired bv "Dick Hill," the oroperty of a member 1..¡;rm. Jenes 2, John Davies, The Mill, Parkmiil; 3, Wm. Howelk, Dunvant. For the best mare or fireldirwr (open to all corners).— Wm. Morgan. Maneel Arms, Llanarthney; 2, E. Carrutliers, Dunvant. Mountain mare pony, not exceeding 12.2 h.h., registered in the Welsh Stud Book. on or before September 1st. 1905. and opc-n to members only.—1. W. G. Jenkins, Pen rice, Reynn'dstone; 2, W. P. Lewis. Brook Cottage, Reynoldstone; r., John Davies, Parkmiil. Mr. F. F. Meager then offered for sale several of the ponies, for which good prices were paid.
SWANSEA GUARDIANS.
SWANSEA GUARDIANS. Discretionary Powers of Officers. At Swansea Guardians on Thursday (Rev. Dr. Gomer Lewis presiding), Mr. John Thomas' notice of motion, ad- journed at last meeting, that relieving officers obtain sanction before putting dis- cretionary powers into force—to prevent any unnecessary suffering to the poor—was on the agenda. Mr. Thomas said he was fully convinced that suffering was brought about by the manner in which the relieving officers could use their powers. Mr. Peacock Here is a charge against the relieving officers. We ought to have them present. The Chairman I must rule Mr. Thomas out of order. It must be considered by the General Purposes Committee. Mr. Thomas I shall have to put it before the Local Government Board. Rev. E. 0. Evans That will beonyonr own responsibility. Mr. Thomas was asked to make his com- plaint in writing, and the mat.ter stood de- ferred at this point. The Clerk remarked that had the resolu- tion been passed it would have been his duty to advise the officers to ignore it as it would not be a legal order. LATE MR. W. SIMS, LLANSAMLET. The Chairman moved a vote of sympathy with the family of Mr. W. Sims, of Llan- samlet, and said he was a useful and active member more especially on the Assessment Committee.—Mr. David seconded.—Car- ried. DR. BARNARDO'S DEATH. "The great philanthropist and man of the century," remarked the Chairman, with re- gard to Dr. Barnardo. He proposed a vote of condolence with the bereaved relatives. Mr. J. H. Roeeer seconded, and the vote was unanimously passed.—Mr. Jacob Jen- kins will represent the Board at the funeral UNEMPLOYED DISTRESS. The question of appointing eight repre- sentatives en the Distress Committee for the Unemployed was discussed, and on a divi- sion it was decided to elect them immedi- ately. Eight members were elected by ballot as follows Mrs. Paton, Messrs. Mere- dith, Dryden, Stevens. Dr. Lewis, Peacock. Solomon and Devonald. £ 4,000 had been paid into the bank on account of calls, leav- ing £ 2,538. NO FOOTBALL ON FARM FIELD. The Agricultural Committee recommended that the applications for the use of the Town Hill farm field from three football teams be not entertained on the ground that the Guardians lost £ 5 18s. tacking rent last year. Mr. J. Meredith proposed a direct amend- ment. Mr. W. A. Thomas suggested that the teams be allowed the field for a payment of J35. Mr. D. Griffiths said the teams were will- ing to make good anv.damage, but Mr. Ros- ser was strongly against lettipg the field at all. A vote was taken and the committee's recommendation adopted by fourteen votes to nine.
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SWANSEA BOY'S EYE INJURED. Percy Harris (14), No. 21, Milton-terrace, Swansea, employed at the "Cambrian" Offices, was admitted to the Swansea Hos- pital, on Wednesday evening, suffering from a severe injury to the right eye, and he is detained at that institution. Harris was! near the "Daily Post" Offices, -n High- street, when, it is stated, a boy kicked a missile into his eye.
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It is proposed to open a subscription list for the purpose of defraying the Rev. C. D. Henry's expenses in connection with tbe re- cent surgical operation and medical attend- ance on his wife. It is stated that these ex-» penses amount to close on £100.
I WELSH PARTY'S ,PLANS.
WELSH PARTY'S ,PLANS. Mr. Lloyd-George s Silence on Disestablishment Mr. Lloyd-George, M.P., delivered an im- portant speech at the Liberal conference at Porth on Wednesday night, when there Pt tended 900 delegates connected with th^ "Welsh National Campaign Fund." 6ir Alfred Thomas, M.P., accompanied him. The first theme he dealt with was the state ment of the Bishop of St. Asaph that the "revolt" movement was not so determined as the 1870 agitation. If the bishop had been present at that gathering that night (Mr. Lloyd-George said) he might see some reason for altering his opinion; but unfortu- nately that was not the kind of a gathering that bishops frequented. (Laughter.) 1I they did they would be better Welshmen, even if they would be poorer bishops. (Laughter.) What better proof of the sin- cerity and the deep interest kindled by this campaign than that gathering of representa- tives from 150 churches; an interest that was shared by all classes of the community in every part of Wales. Above all they claimed'fair play for the great Free Chuj^ hes to whom Wales owed all that was best nere and hereafter. (Hear, hear.)Fau- play to the faith that had picked Wales out of the gut- ter. They took no privileges from the Church that had left them in the ditch. (Cheers.) They would have no Churchman come round to plunder them even of the twopence that the Samaritan had placed in their hands. (Cheers.) "Who was governing Wales now?" Mr. Lloyd-George went on. Not the, King nor Mr. Balfour, Lord Londonderry, Sir m. Anson; but a little body of a second-rate clerk in the Education Department. (Laugh- ter.) And in the recent correspondence witti Mr. Mansel Franklen, of the Glamorgan Council, that second-rate clerk had been taught more lessons in the Education Act, in municipal government, and in the oest methods of writing the English language than he had ever learned before he got 'its appointment. I The speaker then referred to the demands o' the Board of Education, and proc,-ed< d I to dilate at much length on the controversy I with the Board in the recent correspond- ence. "We," he exclaimed, "have got to give our evidence in open day, to be b. gered, and our witnesses to be insulted, as was done by the Cardiff Stipendiary Magis- trate, who, I gay, deliberately exhibited un- digmned insolence, unworthy of the dignity of a Police Court." (Loud cheers.) At Barry, he continued, the other side had io need to give evidence; they were presumed to be right, and, besides, there was the law. (Laughter.) "We say we will not stand it, exclaimed the hon. member amid tumultous cbeers. "If we are to have th9 law, very well, we will abide by it—until the time comes—(hear, hear); but this is not law; this is a travesty, a mockery of law. Non- conformists have been too long-suffering. Some of th3 things they stand in this ?oun- j try it baffles me to know why they tolerate it covert insults to Nonconformists lurking in every department of public life, a sort of assumption that they are an inferior kind of citizen. I hope to see the day when thai thing has been eradicated out of the whole system. It is the- old story, but, thank God, I think it is coming to a close. I be lieve the final chapters are being written -o- day. and I am glad that the final chapters are located in Wales. The first act at Mars- ton Moor and Naseby, the second act in the prisons where Nonconformists rotted m England and Wales; the final scene the great education struggle in Wales, whici ends in victory. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) There was, it will be noted, no reference to the Disestablishment issue, or Mr. Lloyd- Georse's version of matters in connectioh with the Sir Alfred Thomas' interview. Sub j sequent to the speech a resolution was car ried protesting against the Education and Defaulting Authorities Acts.
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PRETTY WEDDING AT MORRIS- TON. Mr. George Hughes and Miss Emily Davies. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. David's Church, Morriston, on Thursday morning, the contracting parties being MT. George Hughes, Inland Revenue office, son of Mr. J. Hughes, Dublin, and Miss Emily Davids, eldest daughter of Mr. James Davies, MorAston and Midland Tinplate Works, Morriston. The bride was most charmingly attired in whito Oriental satin, demi-train, trimmed with real lace, with a bouquet of lilies of the valley, whie roses, exotics, and fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Violet Davies, sister of the bride, and was very tastefully dressed, in white embroidered voile and pic- ture hat, with a bouquet of pink roses. The best man was Mr. George Rees, of the In- land Revenue Office, Swansea. The cere- mony wat performed by the Rev. D. Wil- liams, M.A., vicar. Mr. T. D. Jones, organist and choirmas- ter of St. David's, played th wedding marches of Wagner, Guilmant, and Mendel- ssohn. After the ceremony, breakfast was served at the house of the bride's father, amongst whom were Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Walters, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams (Dulais House), Mr. J. C. Morris, Councillor and Mrs. D. Jenkins, Mrs. T. D. Davies, Mr. Jacob Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes, Misses Annie Allen and Flossie Harries (N-cy- land), Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davies, Mrs. Morris (Briton Ferry), Messrs. Geo. Harris, Geo. Rees, Fred Allen (solicitor), and mem- bers of the family. In the afternoon the happy couple left I for London and the south coast, where the I honeymoon will lx> spent. LIST OF PRESENTS. Bridegroom to bridesmaid, pearl brooch bridegriom to bride, pearl pendant; bride to bridegroom, gold chain; Mrs. Davies (mother of bride), household linen, side- board, glass, etc. Mr. Davies (father of bride), cheque Mr. Hughes (father of bride- groom), cheque; Mr. J. Davies (brother), I cheque and Madeira work Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris (manager), cheque; Mrs. Llewelyn Davies (Bryngelly). cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Walters, silver tray; Mr. and Mrs. Williams (Dulais House), fish knives and forks Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morris (solicitor), silver tea spoons and tongs; Miss Hughes (Dublin), lamp and shade Miss Beatie Wil- j liams, case of dessert knives and forks Miss Julia Lewis, silver serviette rings: Miss Lena Griffiths, silver fruit 6tand; Miss Maude Owen, Dresden ornament; Dr. and MTS. Gabe, Dresden vase; Dr. and Mrs. j Kemp, biscuit barrel Miss Flossie Harries, I Nevland, silver salad bowl; Miss Annie Allen, Neyland. silver sugar scoop Mrs. Davies and family, Leicester House, Royal Worcester vase Mrs. Jason Thomas. silveT cruet; Mrs. John Thomas, sugar basin and cream jug Miss Maggie Thomas, set of jugs; Miss Davies. cushion: Mrs. John Hughe*# silveT salt cellars: Mr. B. Davies, oak tray: Mrs. Evans (ironmonger), silver-mounted oak t-rav: Mrs. Edwards (draper), eider down quilt: Miss Agnes Davies, tea cosy Miss Vi Davies, afternoon cloth,'tray cloth, and toi let ware Mils. Rosser, silver photo frame Mrs. Warner! silver photo frame Mrs. D. J. Thomas, silver butter knife Mrs. J. Ed- wards, copper basket and old jug Mrs. T. Madge, hand-painted centre-piece Miss Rose Llewellyn, sideboard-clot and centre Miss T. Llewellyn, dressing case, etc. Miss Ethel John, Llwyndomen. cake knife Miss Harriet Mort, silver b-ead platter; Miss Minnie Bevan, jam dish Mrs. Rees, sugar sifter: Mrs. Thomas, pickle fork Mr. Geo. Davies, lamp Mr. Josie Davies, butter knife: Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davies, cruet; Miss Grace Williams, silver-mounted vases; Mrs. J. Davies, eider down quilt: Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis, cake stand Mr. Smith, gold studs and links; Mrs. Geo. Rees, silver match box. Mrs. E. Hughes (aunt), case of carvers; MTs. A. Morris (aunt), quilt; Miss Ma.v Morris, hand-painted lingerie; Mr. Oakley and Miss Annie Walters, brass fire iroms; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Walters, silver ser- viette rings Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Jones (Pen- bryn), silver and china fruit dish; Mr. Jas. Jones (Midland Hotel), royal Worcester bis- cuit barrel; Miss Hat-tie Williams, embroi- dered shawl; Mr. and Mrs. J. LJ. Jenkins, set of old iugs; Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, silver and giaso jam dish-; Miss F. Lehane, sugar bovd and sifter; Miss Flossie Jenkins, i flower vase; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. -Williams (Brynteg), fish carvers; Mr. and MTS. J. R. I Williams, flower vase Miss Flossie Morris, cushion; Miss Mary Lewis, tray cloth Miss A. Buchanan, water colour painting Mrs. Jacob Jenkins, silver afternoon teaspoons A. Buchanan, water colour painting Mrs. Jacob Jenkins, silver afternoon teaspoons and tongB.
I SWANSEA POLICE COURT.
I SWANSEA POLICE COURT. THURSDAY. Before Messrs. S. Goldberg, J. R. Leave", W. Thomas, and Dr. E. B. Evans OUGHT TO SIGN THE PLEDGE. Mary Walsh, 79, Strand, married, chargod with being drunk whilst in charge of two I children, was appealed for by her husband, who asked for another chance for her.-Dis- missed. Annie Wilson, widow, no address, charg- ed with being drunk and incapable,, was also given another chance. Eliza Bladen, Rutland-street (40), was charged ith being drunk and with break- ing a pane of glass in the oells. 10s. or fivs days in each case. Wm. Cross, seaman, of Plymouth, had been drur.k in Port Tennant-road. 5s. or five days. DISCHARGED. John Donovan, Wassail-squaTe, was charged vith having- a parcel of clothing m his possession under suspicious circum- stances. Discharged. ALLEGED THEFT: WARRANT. A warrant was applied for on Thursday by a PI as marl man againit a fellow-lodger for stealing a. watch and chain from the bed room whilst he (applicant) was at work. The watch had been recovered, and was in the possession of the police. Granted. NO FELONIOUS INTENT. The magistrates v. ere satisfied there wac; no burglarious intent and dismissed a charge previously gone into against Benjamin Evans, la-bojrev, Llangyfelach-street, ei en- tering No. 2, Sr-yborfach-street. Mr. Hy. Thompson defended IMPORTANT WITNESS MISSING. Patrick Lee, seaman, was acquit;ted of a charge of stealing a pair of trousers from a coloured nnn named Wm. Green, from a Strand lodging-house. It was stated that an important witness had left the town and could not be graced. ETCETERAS. Isaac Criflitbs, Jones-.court. was fined 7s. 6d. or seven days for being drunk and dis- orderly in Llangyfelach-street. John Henry Card, respectably dressed, 79, Norfolk-street, had to pay 10s. for using obscene language. For leaving His horse and cart unattended I to in Union-street, Wm. Arthur William-, Gorseinon, was crdered to pay 10s. or seven aavs Catherine Sheehan, married, Baptist Well-street, was fined 15s. for causing an obstruction. John Partridge, 12. Cwm-fcerrswe. was fined 12s. 6(1. for keeping a dog wTthout a hcer**1 BELGIAN'S WRETCHED CONDUCT. Gustaf Ottereki, spelterman, of Treher- bert, appeared on an adjourned summons for nearlectinc his five children. Mr. Leeder for the N.S.P.C.C. said de- fendant had not fulfilled a promise to give up the drink, and furthermore had threa- tened some of the witnesses. However, ho (Mr. Leeder) was instructed to say that another chance would be given him upon his promising not to interfere with the witnesses, to give up the drink, and to get some compe tent person to look after his children. Defendant, a Belgian, made another pro- mise, and the case was further adjourned for a month. » CLYDACH M^ON AND HIS WIFE'S MAINTENANCE. Jas. Parker, mason, of Clydach. was sum- moned for £ 27 19s. Od. arrears due under a wife maintenance order. Defendant urged that he had not earned sufficient to pav 15s. a week, and could not possibly find th: arrears. The wife retorted that defendant could sport himself at the Mumbles every Sunday. An order for payment was made or a month's imprisonment in default. Defendant went down. AN ALLEGATION OF ADULTERY. Mrs. Hopkin Llewelyn Lewis, wife of a Carmarthen-road labourer, had applied for a. separation order as a result of an aggra- vated assault, for which her husband had served a term of imprisonment in default of pavment of a fine of 40s. Mr. Rowlands now asked for an adjourn- ment for a week, as he had only just been instructed. Mr. Leeder opposed, and said defendant had gone to the exnense of bringing witnesses dxywn from the Rhondda to syak to nn alleged adnlterv which, if proved, would be sufficient to show that the annlicant was not entitled to a maintenance order. The Bench adjourned the bearing for a WeCk' BOYS AND THE CUSTARDS. Bertie Castle, Recorder-street, and Wm. Qhas. Shreever. Clarence-street, boys, were summoned for stealing four custards from the counter of the Central Cafe. They were caught red-handed by Sidney Palmer, the proprietor. Asked i$he haekanv questions, Castle said "Yes. it was notfour custards, it was only three." (LaughteT.1 They pleaded guilty. Clerk What do you' want to sav to the magistrates? -Defendants (cryinsr) Only that we are very sorry, and won't do it again. (I-auffhteT.) s V?r. nf iHs. was ;rrrnosed. the 'boys hav- inr been before the Court before, and they were warned that if thev appeared again <h" wouV sent to a Reformatory. CRPR? V"H TTTV^ATS Jan« Jone«. SJ'rn-"d. was bound over £ 5 three month*. W threatening one Edwr.rl on the 17th.
SWANSEA TELEPHONES.
SWANSEA TELEPHONES. An Offer from the National Company. At Wednesday's meeting of the Swansea Council the Telephones Committee reported that in a letter from the National Telephone Company they were informed the company would be prepared to take over and pay for the municipal undertaking at its present paper value, or would be disposed to sell to the Corporation the undertaking of the com- pany in the Swansea Exchange area on sim- ila.r terms. Mr. Daniel Jones, in submitting the min- utes, drew attention to the proposal of the Government to open negotiations with the Swansea Corporation and of his appoint- ment to interview the Postmaster-General on the subject. There were several impor- tant points to be considered, and it would be satisfactory to learn that the committee was quite alivo to the possibilities of the case, which was rather delicate and required very careful handling. The municipality had a good system, which was paying its way, so there was no reason to be frigh- tened at anything in the present position of affairs. Therefore, if they came to any arrangement with the Government it would be on a business basis. The important thing would be to safeguard the interests of their subscribers, and to see that in any agreement come to they were not rushed into the payment of hitrher rites till at least the greater part of tbe Council's li- cense, which did not expire till 1920, had run. The present was the time to start ne- gotiatio 's with the Post Office, so that they might see exactly where thev stood. As things now stood he was firmly of opinion that with careful management they would come out all right. Mr. Solomon seconded, and said that the point to discuss was as to whether it was wise to sell now or continue on till the ex- piration of the license in 1920. The minutes were approved with the ex- ception that it was agreed that Alderman Martin (chairman of the Finance Committee) and the Town Clerk should accompany the chairman of the Telephones Committee to London.
0,. MR. LLOYD-GEORGE'S PLEA…
0, MR. LLOYD-GEORGE'S PLEA FOR WELSH ETONS. Speaking at a formal opening of the new counity boya' school at Pengam, Gellygaer, on Wednesday, Mr. Lloyd-George, after a tribute to Welsh work in education, said he "wanted something on the same lines as they had got in England—such schools as Eton, Winchester, and the great English public schools which turned out the English idea of a perfect English gentleman. "He should like to see half a dozen schools in Wales of this sort, to which the best type could go from the other secondary schools, and from there to the university school which would produce the higher type, the ideal of a Welsh gentleman—(hear,hear)— j not dependant on rank, wealth, and birth,or 1 blood—(liear, hear)—but upon character and I attainments, the real type which would I stand for the ideal Welshman, in all parte of the world.
1 NEATH NOTES.
1 NEATH NOTES. Finance and Fun ór the F&ias> November Casts a Shadow fBefox Rocks Ahead; Railwaymans DfJs. satisfaction. Neath Guardians and Overdue Overseers. The fair has come and gone. It lias been a good fair, both from a, commercial and plea- sure point of view. Never in its history had there been such a- supply of horses; never had there been so many and vared amusfments, and to crown all the weather was delightfully fine during practically the whole of the time. Mr. John Studt provided the oiggest at traction with his motor-cars, a machine which was opened by the Mavor in +he pres- ence of several members and" officials of the Corporation. It is a picturesque affair, pnd when illuminated at night it afforded a beautiful specific. Mr. Henry Studt was also present with numerous "amusements, there was a' plethora of cinema.togra.oh shows, several "noble art of self-defence saloons, and any amount of minor amuse- ments for the absorption of the nimble penny. The Corporation will benefit to he exteit of JB586 Os. 8d., an increase in tolls of J655 2s. 6d. over the previous year. And that sum only relates to Fair Week. No doubt it will be substantially added to, fur many of the shows have remained over .his week. The foPowing figures may prove cf interest. In 1902 the toll receipts were JS539 14s. 8d., in 1903 J6501 13s. Id., in 1904 £ 330 18s. 2d., and this year £ 386 Os. ftd., as already stated. Yet some people argae that fairs are dying out. It certainly d«ies not look like ir. .+-+-+- Now that the fair is over people are ¡-e- ginning to ask questions about the Novem- ber- elections, and to speculate upon possible and probable, candidates. It is pleasing to note that even during one short neriod < f the year the sluggard ratepayer awakens tc his responsibilities. But would it not be to his great and direct benefit if he would only keep awake from November to November? Then would follow real progress-and rot till then. The retiring councillors are — NORTH WARD. Councillor Hopkin Morgan (Lib.). Councillor Hopkin Jones (C n.). SOUTH WARD. Councillor J. R. Jones (Lab.). Councillor W. H. Hunkin (Lib.). It has been freely stated that Mr. Hibbert, a retired chemist, whose late father was at one time Mayor of Neath, will be a candi- date for the North Ward. Personally, I don't think he Vould be a strong ;andidate, and provided no danger threatened from another source, the old members would in all probability If re- elected. But "danger" is threatened, at least Dame Rumour says so. I am told that Mr. E. Evans Bevan. the present Mayor, may seek election. It is still green in the memories of us all how he was unexpectedly defeated last November, and how a town's I meeting was called inviting him o accept the mayoralty, which be subsequently did. If both the present Mayor and Mr. Hibbert were to contest. I think that Messrs. Hop kin Morgan and E. Evans Bevan would be successful at the poll. With regard to the South Ward, I hardly know what to say, but it seems quite likely that if Mr. A. J. Jeffreys were to try again he would upset one of the present m< mben. Mr. Jeffreys ran very close on the last oc- casion, and had he been a little less confi- dent, he would probably have just got home. It is stated that the railwaymen, who are a powerful factor in the South Ward (and my information comes from several of them), do not view Councillor J. R. Jones with the same favour as of yore. What is the reason for his waning popularity I do ).ot know, but that a reason or reasons exist there is no doubt. If the railway vote were taken from the Labour candidate and bestowed elsewhere Mr. J. R. Jones would^.tand but a very ordinary chance. Probablv defeat would be his portion. We may, however, expect some developments shortly, and I then shall be in a better position to discuss the situation. The finances of the Neath Guardians are not in a flourishing state a.t the present mo- ment. Over £4,000 are outstanding, and when the County Council contribution ;8 paid. and the seventy odd cheques o. awn on Wednesday handed over to the "creditors," the Guardians will be left with a big over- draft, that is, of course, assuming the out- standing amounts are not paid in by the overseers in arrear. The Finance Committee saw the necessity of taking immediate action, and their de- cision (backed by the general meeting on Wednesday) is that a peremptory demand for payment be made, failing which pro- ceedings be taken. Mr. Giles Jones raised rather a earn point when he said that Baglan Higher were not really in arrear, io jthe parish had paid in all that vas due fiom it. Readers oi this column will remember the 1itigation which took place over the assessment of Baglan Higher, and it i- unnecessary to deal with that now. To leturn to the incident f Wednesday. The Chairman (Mr. Hopkin Jones) promptly s,at upon the other Jones and told him straight from the shoulder that if the overseers didn't pay up by Friday next they would find themselves in the Police Court. This, however, didnt worry the pertinacious Giles, for he quickly ob- served, "You can Issue the summons anaoon as veu .ike." The Chairman, in solemn words and slow, replied, "Don't you threaten me." The members laughed, and the incident terminaetd—except thai there was a little talk about it outside. It is to be hoped that the warning of the Mayor will have the desired effect, a.nd the railway employes v, ill keep .their hands from pit king and stealing. His Worship's words, sqpoken with .severity, yet feelingly, wili find an e< ho in all honest, hearts. This pil- fering from goods sheds on the Great Wes tern Rail way" and of other railways has been greatly on the increase during recent years, and the fact must be remembered that a verv small proportion of the offenders get brought, to justice, and that frequently honest men in the same, employ are from time to time placed under the ban of sus- picion. because of the peccadilloes of others. The fixed decision of the Nenth justices to send future offenders to prison without the option of a fine will, I trust, act, as a deter- rent, and that we shall see no more of re- spectably connected young follows going wrong for a pa.1try tin of salmon, a couple of tobacco pouches, or a few pocket liandker chiefs. t k Mr. John Taliesin Davies has returned from his continental tour, of which he, by letter, gave a very interesting description, which I a.m sorry that want of space com pels me to omit this week. However, he had a very einoyable time, and is looking nil the better For his very pleasant hoiiday. "OBSERVER.
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A married woman named Mrs. Cbiver-s, of Hopkin-street, Treherbert, made a deter mined attempt upon her life soon after nine I o'clock on Tuesday morning. She had been ailing for some time, and her mind evidently became affected, as she picked up a table knife and hacked at her throat, and afterwards caught up a hatchet and struck herself in a frenzied mann" about the head. Dr. D. C. Williams was summoned, arid he treated her for a terrible gash in the throat, but he holds oat hope of her re co very.