The Cambrian

NEATH. At Neath, on Friday, there appeared a miscellaneous assortment of "fair" drunks Five shillings and costs was the general fine. At Neath, on Saturday, Arthur Gethin, Aberdulais, was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness and disorderly behaviour. At Neath on TTtirsday night, Darkey Thomas met Doling Owens in a six-round fight, but easily in the second round Owens' hand was injured, and the fight was aban- doned. Johnny1 Owens (Aberaman) was to have met D. Morgan (Swansea), but failed to appear. Harry Thomas, of Neath, met Mor- gan instead, and drew after an even bout. Mr. A. F. Lowry, the teacher of shorthand at the Neath County Schools (evening classes) sends us the following list of successes: Stage II., 1st Class: A. Millett, Haro'd James, and Evan Evans 2nd Class: H. H Bartlett and Wesley Allen; Stage I. Geo. Hern. Five out of the six who took the ad- van- d stage were successful. Classes will be resuined couple of weeks hence. Neath County School governors met on Monday, Mr. Hop kin Morgan in the chair. The headmaster reported that the following had been successful at the internal scholar- ship examinations Albert Rees, Melin- crythan; Jenkin M. Davies, Glyn Neath; Elwyn Morris, Briton Ferry; May Hughes, Eastland-road; Linda Howel Ls, Briiton Ferry; Lronwy Hill, Briton FETRY, and Ethel Davies, Skewen. MT. T. M. Franlclen is to be asked to distribute the annual prizes. At Neath on Saturday Patrick Sullivan, no nxed abooe. was charged with attempt- ing to p-ck the pocKet of Thomas Tiewelyn, Queen-street, on Friday evening. Thomas Llewelyn said he was standing by a stail in .jreen-etteet, when prisoner camo up asked it he had a pen.* He replied, 'No Prisoner then asked him to look at a lead pencil, and when he was doing so prisoner thrust his hand into his right coat f-ocket Witness afterwards caw prisoner at the same game with others. P.C. Da/id Evsn.s gave evidence of arrest. Prioone^' said be had no intention of pick- ing Llewelyn's pockets. Llewelyn He told the policeman that he «niy did it for a bit of fun. Chairman: This is a case of sailing nea" the wind. You be careful how you conduct yonrseJf in futare. Prisoner; Thank voa, sir,

LLANDOVERY. BOWTDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") The managers of the National Schools have determined to renovate the building, and tenders are now being invited for the work. Judging from its outward appear- ance it seems full time something was done. An eisteddfod will be held by the Baptist Denomination at the DriU Hall on Thursday next. Several local competitors are busily training for the event. The Sheep Dog Trials at Rhandirmwyn was a great success. A conspicuous figure in the event was the treasurer, Mr. Morgan Jones, Troedyrhiw, who had a number of prize bags dangling from his neck. Tea was provided on the ground, and whilst many were partaking of the bever- age, the temporary zinc booth gave way, and gave them such a fright. Fortunately there was no serious effects, and even the china remained whole. Mr. J. Nicholas, Central Drug Stores, has on view in his establishment two mush- rooms weighing 2^1bs., which were picked on Talgarth farm lands. Isn't this a re cord? "Let there be light," so says the Council, who have just got erected a trio of extra lamps to light the borough roads. They are all required too: Great enthusiasm at present prevails over the coming hockey season. The players are anxious to handle the "stick," and the sooner the better the practices commence. The new secretary (MT. M. H. Nichols), has been energetic since his appointment, and home and home fixtures have already been aranged with Swansea Y.M.C.A., Burry Port, Llanelly, Llandilo, Oyster- mouth, Carmarthen, Builth and Aberdare. Efforts are being made to secure a match with Swansea Firsts. For the sake of the game let us hope that the "All Whites" will accede, as both teams are the strongest m West Wales. Skipper Dan. Jenkins is exceedingly popular with the players, and so also is his inseparable chum "J. J. the vice-captain. The skipper has received innumerable con- gratulatory cards. Ex-sl#fpper D. E. Williams has generously offered to become guarantor for the rent for three years. Good old sportsman! To allow grass to grow in our borough streets certainly does not improve the aspect of the town, and several disparaging re- marks have been overheard from visitors to this effect. The Cilycwm Parish Council were anxious to elect the new rate collector, and one w uld think this to be the wisest method. But the District Council thought otherwise. One of the chief benefactors of the Lland- ingat Guild is Mr. B. Evans, Llanfair Grange. The reading rooms are now being fitted «ip with gas. My word, old LlandbveTians will not know the Green I«dge loeality in a short time with all these alterations going on. The College reopened on Thursday, and the population of the town has, in conse- uence increased considerably. The Collegians will have a fairly good football team this season, so I understand. The town "juniors" are also going in for the "Rugger" game, and the club have many supporters, judging from the sub- scription list. All Llandoverians were exceedingly pleased to hear of the promotion of Mr. Llanfair Richards, the eldest son of Mr. John Richards, the Borough Engineer. Although onb^!7 years of age, he has just passed an examination as a captain, and this after only 10 years on the sad sea waves. Last week the staff of the National Pro- vincial Bank presented Mr. E. Price-Griffith with a handsome silver sugar tongs, as an appreciation of good fellowship and services rendered whilst he was cashier at the bank. In ths recent Revision Court held at the Town HaD by Mr. Denman Benson, the Conservatives got 15 claims admitted, and 24 objections sustained. Nevertheless, the Liberal stronghold is still too difficult to upset. The Borough representative on the County Council is a Liberal, and a good one too. in the person of Alderman J. R. James. I don't think he has missed a s'llgle meeting since his election, and as an Educationalist he is foremost on that body. Several of our local Volunteers entered in the rifle competition at Llandilo on Satur- day, and carried away some of the prizes, too. LLANDINGAT YOUNG MEN'S GUILD. The annual general meeting of the Llan- dingat Young Men's Guild was held at the rooms on Wednesday evening, the chair being occupied by the Rev. Gruffydd Evam, a gentleman whose energetic e-orts, and the keen interest he takes in its members, mainly keep the Guild afloat. The Chairman opened the meeting with a review of the year's work, and remarked, amidst cheers, that the Guild was now on a firm footing. He paid a high tribute to the continuous generosity of Mr. Benjamin Evans, Llanfair Grange, towards the pro- ject, and referred that it was chiefly due to an increased donation he had' just Teeeived from Mr. Evans, that the rooms would now be fitted up with gas apparatus, and re- furnished. (Cheers). The Chairman also alluded to the support the Guild also rfc- ceived from its loyal friend Mr. C. R. Per- kins. (Hear, hear). A vote of thanks was unanimously ac- corded both gentlemen, and to Mrs. Michael for gifts of illustrated magazines to the rooms. On the motion of the Chairman a well-deserved vote of thanks was Fkewise passed to Mr. W. T. Price (secretary), Mr. T. Roberts (librarian), and' Mr. George Thomas (caretaker), a trio of officials who work diligently and incessantly on behalf of the Guild. Mr T. Roberts tendered his resignation as librarian, and the same was accepted with regret. This step is due to Mr. Roberts' intention to leave the town in the course of a few weeks to seek fame and fortune on South African shores. The chairman was also accorded a vote of thanks for his continual exertions on behalf of the society. The reverend gentleman ack- nowledged the vote, and appropriately re- marked that "there was no honour apart from labour." The following officials were elected: — President, Rev. E. Jones, M.A. (Vicar); vice-presidents, Rev. Gruffydd Evans, B.D., Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes, M.A. (The Col- lege), Mr. Benjamin Evans, Llanfair Grange and Mr. C. R. Perkins. Rooms Com- mittee, Messrs. Lewis Thomas, C. Osborne Jones, John Edwards, F. Sheppard, M. H. Nichols and J. Darkes; Literary Com- mittee, Messrs. C. 0. Jones, L. Thomas and Dan. Jones; Dramatic Committee, Messrs. M. H. Nichols, Wyr.dham Price, George Thomas, W. T. Price, Dan. Jones, W. Med- calfe and C. H. Parry; Hon. Secretarv, Mr. W. T. Price; Librarian, MT. W. Med- calfe; Sub-librarian, Mr. W. H. Davies; Caretaker, Mr. George Thomas. The subscription fee for the current quar- ter was fixed at one shilling, a.nd a large numbeT of members are expected to be en- rolled. LLANDOVERY SPECIAL SESSIONS. A Special Petty Sessions was held at the Town Hall on Friday last, the magistrates present being Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llandingat; Mr. J. Williams, Tirypentre, and Mr. W. Davies, Glansawdde. OCCASIONAL LICENCES. An application was made by Mr. Peter] Evans, of the Six Bells, for an occasional licence to sell intoxicating' liquors in a field on the 22nd inst., the ocasion being an agricultural show. The application was granted. A similar application by MTS. Gatheine Walters, Towy Bridge, on the oc- casion of the Rhandirmwyn Sheep Dog Triah was acceded to. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. P.S. Deans summoned Charles Frost, of Llandovery, horse dealer, with being drunk and disorderly in the borough on the 1st inst. The offence was admitted, and the defendant was mulcted in the sum of 5s. and costs, total 14s. This was -all the hosiness. LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnight1 y meeting of this Beard was The fortnight1 y meeting of this Beard was held at the Town Hall, on Friday last, under the presidency of Aid. T. Wat-kins, Tycerrig. —On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. R. Campbell Davies, a vote of condolence was passed with the rela- tives of the late Mr. Evan Davies, Aber gwenlais Mill, the collector for Cilycwm Parish.—A committee consisting of the Chairman, Mr. R. Thomas, and any member., agTeeable to act, was appointed to inspect the Workhouse and report on the repairs. A request was read from the Llanelly Union that Miriam Jones receive 6s. a week relief in'lieti of 5s., and the same was grant- ed.—The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Rosser, informing the Board that he was going away for a fortnight's holiday, and in the mean- time the paupers would be attended to by Dr. Woods. Mr. Morgan Williams, Glanrhyd, was tem- porarily appointed collector of rates for Cily- cwm until the 29th instant. :r.. R. Campbell Davys informed the Board thatthat he had been deputed by the Parish Council of Cilycwm to ask the Board ro rescind the order at present in force respect- ing the appointments of collectors in order that the parish might have the voice in the appointment.—-He moved that this be done, and the appointment made by the Parish Council. Mr. Tudor Lewis proposed, and Mr. Daniel Lewis seconded that the Board make the appointment of collector on the 29th inst. There being no seconder to the motion, the amendment was declared carried. It was resolved that the salary remain as hitherto, and the position advertised by poster. The Relieving Officer (Mr. E. Williams) reported that during the tenth week of the present quarter, 244 paupers were relieved, at a cost of JB41 13s. Od., as compared with 261, cost JB40 12s. 6d. in the corresponding week of the preceding year. Eleventh week, 244, cost £39 19s. 6d., against 261, cost :£40 9s. Od. in the like period in the previous year. The Treasurer's account showed a balance of JB1,056 4s. lid. in favour of the Board. MARRIAGE—PORTER-HARRIS. On Monday morning a quiet but pretty wedding was duly solemnized at Llanfair Church, the contracting parties being Mr. John Coleman Porter, of Highgate, Lon- don, and Miss Louisa Harris, the second daughter of Mrs. Harris, Darwen House Llandovery. The bride was becomingly tired in a fawn and pale blue costume "with hat to mat-ch, and was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. Arnold Harris, cashie" at the London and Provincial Bank, Rhyn,- ney. The best man was Mr. Oswald Harr (brother d the bride). The Rev. Ebenezer Jones, M.A. (Vicar), officiated at the in- teresting ceremony, which was witnessed by a good sprinkling of friends of the bride apd bridegroom. On emerging from the sacred edifice, showers of rice and confetti greeted the bridal party. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride. The health of the bride and bridegroom was drunk, and several speeches made, expressing good wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. The newly united couple* left later in the day for Ilfra- combe, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents were numerous and costly. In the course of the day several congratulatory wires were received by the happy couple. RHANDIRMWYN SHEEP DOG TRIALS On Saturday last the annual Sheep Dog Trials were held at Rhandirmwyn, a village once well-known for its famous lead works, and the abode of "Twm fenon Catfi," noted character in Welsh history. The weather was gloriously fine, and the trials were witnessed by a large concourse of spec ta-tors. The operations took place on an ideal course, in fact, one of the best in the countf. The entries in the dual classes- were numerous, and the performances of the dogs reacned a very high standard of excel- lence. The officials were:—President, Mr. Dudley W. Drummond, Portiscliffe; Chair- man of Committee, Mr. Wm. Jones, Ystrad ffin; Judges, Mr. J. Jones, Nantyrodyn, and Mr. J. Davies, Blaendoithe Secretary Mr. J. F. Renowden, Rhandirmwvn- Trea- surer, Mr. Morgan Jones, Troedyrhiw. Appended are the a < :irds — Champion Cla&s.—-1, Air. Rees Jones, Penfaes; 2, Mr. Rees Evans, Penlan; 5 and 4 divided between* Mr Dtcs Jones, Trawiscant, Mr. Rhys Hope, Abergwcssin, and Air. W. GeorgeAberhenwen. Local Clas.s.-1, Mr. W .Theophilus, Tan- foel; 2, Mr. T. Jones, Penbryn; 3, Mr. E. W. Thomas, Troedrbiwgelynen; 4, Mr. D. Evans, Penlan; 5, divided between Mr. P- Jones, Henfaes, and Mr. T. Jones, Penrhyn. RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR LLANDOVERY. Whilst a tramping labourer named 0 Leary, an Irishman, about 50 years 01 age, was walking cn the railway from jJ.an\vrd,a to Llandovery on Tuesday morn- ing, ne *vas seen to stumble just as the G.W.R. train due at Llandovery at 9.50 a.m. was approaching him. Before the tram could be brought to a standstill, the guard m front thereof must have knocked the man aside as he was found by the engine-driver lying clo.^e to the rails, and oleeding free'y from the head. Part of his hair was also found on one of the front wheels. He was placed in a van. end the tram then, pro ceeded to Llandovery station, and the man conveyed on ,a stretcher to the Union Work- house. The injuries were there examined and attended to by Dr. J. Harris-Jones, assisted by Nurse Williams. He was found to have sustained a severe scalp wound, and the bridge of the nasal organ was par- tially broken. Although at the time t writing he W¡15 in a t-emi-conscious condi- tion, there is every hope for his complete recovery. In his pockets were found a bottleful of beer and a pint-and-a-nalf bottle of rum three-parts full, both of whiJh bottles, it is singular to state, were not even cracked in consequence of the occur- rence. AGRICULTURAL SHOWr: GENEROUS OFFER. The 17th annual Agricultural Show takes place on the Old Castle Grounds to-day (Fri- day). The entries are numerous, and in- clude several successful exhibitors. The Secretary (Mr. J. James, Maesycoed) can be depended upon to make all the arrangements perfect for the day. After the luncheon the presentation to Aid. C. P. Lewis will be made in recognition of his services as secre- tary for the past 15 years. The Treasurer (Mr. C. Michael) has just received a letter from Mrs. Davies-Evans, of Highmead, Llanybyther, enclosing a subscription of £4 towards the society. She also offered for next year's show prizs reaching JB10 for the following class :—"Best yield in quantity and quality of milk in a cow of any breed." The competition is to be held under the rules of the Royal Agricultural Society. Mrs. Evans gives a similar amou-it for a like class* at Lampeter Agricultural Show this year. FUNERAL OF MR. DAVID DAVIES, TREDEGAR. The funeral of the late >*r. David Davies, of Tredegar, near Llandovery, took place on Thursday last, the interment being at Llandingat. The deceased was a labourer on the Penybank Estate, and enjoyed an annuity under the will of the late Mr. John Phillips. A large number in vehicles and on foot attended as a last token of respect to the departed. An appropriate seTvice was held at the house, at which the officiat- ing minister was the Rev.-Ivor James. Th's closed with the rendering of the hymn "Yn a dyfroed mawr a tonau." In the church and graveside the Revs. H. Hughes (Vicar of Myddfai) and G. Evans (curate of Llandingat), were the officiants. Mr. Geo. Anthony, Stone-street, acted as undertaker ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. At the meeting of the Assessment Com- mittee on Friday last, several appeals against over-assessment were dealt with, and in some cases allowed.

George Pugh/ a coal-trimmer at the docks, was summoned at Aberavon on Ituirsday by his wife, Annie, for a separation on the ground of desertion. Pugh was not parti- cularly fond of work, it was said, but could earn very good mney. When in drink he abused his wife and neglected his home. Adjourned for a month, the defnda«nt pro. rrrifemg to give up the drink. ¥

GOWER POLITICS. Mr. John Williams' Speech at Ystalyfera A largely attended meeting was held at Ystalyfira on Monday night, Councillor Dan Daniels presiding. It was addressed by Mr. Tom Kichards, M.P., Mr. W. Brace cund Mr. John Williams, Labour :ancliciate for Gower. Mr. W. Brace maintained that the re- forms of the future must be largely econ- omic.. The present Government had failed to protect the interest of the working-class electors. Its educational policy violated th, fundamental principle of no taxation with- out representation. His attitude towards the passive resistance movement had been criticised, and he was accused of meonsist ejicy in taking up such a position, when at the 6am3 time he supported a movement to coerce non Unionists to join the Federation. His reply to this was that nobody had a right to interfere with another's religious conviction. It had been said that Labour men wera Secularists, and favoured the ab- olition of religious instruction from the day schools. He stated that the Labour party would support any scheme of religious in etruction when the religious sects cou'd agree in such a scheme. The speaker next dealt at length with the question of tariff reform. The Labour party were prepared to assist the Tariff Reform League if it could' solve social and industrial problems. That the nation's trade was not on the decline he endeavoured to prove by quoting a number of statistics from recent Government publi- cations. MT. John Williams said he was in sym- pathy with the moral and social ideas that would place the Labour interest first. The I Labour party had a destructive and con- structive policy. The land system had '0 be broken down. He pleaded for land na- tionalisation, old-age pensions, nationalisa- tion of railways, licensing reform, and an Eight Hours Bill. Housing reform and land reform were, in his opinion,, the great- est ques^.ons which the Labour party would have to deal with first. Mr. Tom Richards, M.P., gave an account of his six months' experience in the House of Commons. The Government were play mg hide and seek. On three occasions they had shirked the issues on the tariff question Dissolution would come as soon as Mr. Chamberlain gave the signal to his follow- ers. It had been said that Liberalism and Labourism were the same. If this was true, the" Liberals of Gower should support Me. John Williams. The Gower Liberal Ae'v ciation consisted principally of capitalists, and the speaker maintained that their Lib- eralism was very different to that of Labour men. Thanks were accorded the speakers, after a question by Mr. J. Walter Jones had been answered, and Mr. E. T. Nicholas sang the National Anthem.

Well-known Llansamlet Man's Death. It is with regret that we record the death, at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning, of Mr William Sims, Llansamlet, at the age of 62 years. Deceased, who had been in very poor health for a considerable time, was a gentle- man of most genial disposition. He took a keen interest in all affairs affecting the wel- fare of the district in which he resided. For many years he represented Llansamlet on the Glamorgan County Council, as well 3.<3 on the Llangyfelach (now Swansea) Dis- trict Council and Swansea Guardians. At the last District Council election he declined to canvas or issue cards, and was defeated. He was a prominent member of Bethel Welsh Congregational Chapel, Llansamlet. An engineer by profession, he spent many years in Chili with the late Mr. Bodycombe, of Llansamlet (who died the other day), a.nd made a lot of money there. He had lived Jl retirement for the past four or five years. He leaves a. widow and three grown-up daughters.

Tragic Death of a Pontardulais Native. Mr. William Lewis, residing at F" Jtory- road, an old and respected inhabitant of Pontardulais, died with painful suddenness on Monday afternoon. Deceased was engaged at the store-room of Mr. David Bonr. contractor, and was f conversing freely with Mrs. Bonnell and others, when he suddenly fell to the ground and expired, Dr. W. C. Griffiths, who was immediately called, found life extinct. The cause of death was syncope. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, had been for years employed as grave-digger at St. Teilo's, Pontardulais. He leaves a large and grown-up family to mourn his loss, with whom the keenest sympathy is felt. Lne of the sons is Councillor David Lewis, the hon. sec. of the Pontardulais Trades nd Labour Council.

Family's Peril at Tenby. The coastguard on Castle Hill, Tenby, observed a lady and gentleman surrounded by the sea on t.he rocks to the north of Waterwynch Bay. Three Tenby boatmen—Kirkland, Rees, and Hooper—put off in a boat, and found them, with two chi'dren, in a perilous posi- tion. The children were taken into the boa.t I and brought to Tenby, the gentleman, and 1 lady succeeding in getting round the point I into Waterwynch Ba.y and walking into Tenby. The tide was nearly high water at the time, and but for the timely assistance given the result might have been serious.

Serious Cycle Accident [at Oyster- mouth. A rather serious bicycle accident hap- pened recently at Langland Hill Mumbles and which resulted in an old man named Jones being knocked down, and having two of his ribs fractured, besides injury to the head. A young man named Rowlands^ residing at Langland, was riding down the hill, and was unable to stop his machine as Jones crossed the road. The result was a violent collision, both pedestrian and cyclist being thrown heavily to the ground. They were found unconscious on the road and bleeding. Jones lay unconscious for two days, but was then able to get up from tjed. The cyclist was not seriously hurt.

Swansea Y.M.C.A. Winter Lectures A capital series of popular lectures have been arranged by the enterprising commit tee of the Swansea Y.M.C.A. First, on October 16, Mr. Eric Stuart Bruce, M.A., F.R.M.S., brings his aerial graphoscope, a marvellous optical invention which produces the novelty of pictures and photographic projections in space and >old relief, without any screen; weird, ghost-like effects and fairy visions without the aid ot mirrors, glasses, smoke, or vapours. On October 24, Mr. Sarath Kumar Ghosh, a representative Indian of high caste and most ancient lineage: barrister-at-law, wil' iecture on 'the "Romance and Mystery of India." Miss Madeleine O'Connor sings and lec tures delightfully on "Irish Life and Song" on November 7; and on November 21 Richard KeaTton, Z.F.S., an expert on Na- ture subjects, speaks on "Wild Life it Home How to Study and Photograph it. Topical, indeed, will be tha lecture oy Mr. S. L. Bensusan, on December 5. on "Travel and Politics in Morocco;" and on January 00 Mr Alex Watson, who so de- lighted local audiences on his visit last De- cember, reappears. Rev. A. Boyd Carpenter, M.A., whose lecture on "The Coming of Arthur" last sea- son gave so much pleasure, returns on Febr- uary 13 with "Gareth and Lynette," Tenny- son's great idyll. On February 27 Mr. Forest H Mills lectures and sketches on "Peeps at Personalities," md will be fol- lowed on March 13 by Madame Bertha Moore in a lecture-concert on "Our National Songs."

LLANELLY'S LAW COSTS. Trust Committee and Mr. Spowart's Bills. Llanelly Harbour Trust held its second an- nual meeting on Monday. Mr. J. S. Tregoning, jun., J.P., was re- appointed chairman, a similar compliment, being paid to Mr. Joseph Williams, the vioe- chairmaa. The chairman and the vice-chair- man were appointed to represent the trust cn the joint committee, the other two being Messrs. J. Roberts and J. Macaulay, ap- pointed by the Bank of England. The law committee was re-appointed, with the addi- tion of the names of Mr. W. B. Jones and Mr. E. Wallis Jones.^ Seven applications were read for the position of collector of dues a.t Burry Port. Mr. IT., J. Evans, shipbroker, Burry Port, who resigned his seat on the Trust in order to become an applicant, was appointed. The law committee gave their report on the question of Mr. Spowart's costs, and those of the clerk, who had been instructed to carryout certain work. MT. Spowart's accounts amounted to £ 747 Os. 10d., and he expressed his readiness to accept L-500 in full settlement. The law,committee recom- mended that Mr- Snowart be offered £ 450 in settlement of all legal charges up to date. They further reco-mmended that Mr. Spowart perform the legal work of the Trust during the ensuing twelve months, and to be paid £ 50 for such work, in addition to his salary as cleric. Mr. W. B. Jones was informed by the chairman that these recommendations were supposed to cover all legal bills, and that the bill in respect to the "Surrey" action had been closed The chairman denied that Mr. S'powart was to be paid JE500 for simply locking over the Bank of England mortgage. Mr. W. B. Jones went on to say that he objected strongly to appointing Mr. Spowart to do the legal work for the ensuing year. With regard to_ the mortgage, the matter had been placed in the hands of Mr. H,andeil, who had been instructed to carry it through. Further than that, ^the Trust had passed a resolution to the enect future one solicitor outside the Town Hall was to be appointed to do wnateycr legal work that might ariss. That resolution had not been rescinded. When Mr. Spowart was ap- pointed it v/aij as clerK only, and he was to devote the whole of his time to the duties of the clerkship. Why wene not those terms of appointment adhered to now? In this matter of the bank, Mr. Spowart was the legal adviser of the Council, and he was also now to be the .ega! adviser to the Trust. That was not a satisfactory state of things. He was advising the ;f rust in regard to the mortgage. JIr. Edmunds: 1'\ 0, it is Jh. Randell who is advising the Trust in that, matter. MT. Jones If t uat is eo, why is it pro- posed to take a deputation to London upon it, and to excluoe Mr. Randell from such deputation? The Chairman I will answer that when the letter from Mt. Randell comes up later on. Mr. RandcH's letter was then read. It complained of thf chairman's proposal to exclude hi:n_i?°,Tn the deputation, and said' that- Mr. Cruikshank was the counsel advising the Trust, and be wouW not be present un- less he received instructions from Mr. Ran- dell. Mr. VV. B. Jones moved and Mr. J. Waters seconded, that the committee's re- commendations regarding Mr. Spowart be referred back. tuis, however, was lost, twelve voting for the recommendation against five. The Clerk said that Messrs. John Waddell and Sens had sent^in their claim against Trust in resp<"c■i-■ stages, amounting to £ 9,317 14s. I0d. two years ago the claim was £9,080. so that it had increased bv some £ 2-00 during tha- .-Tl-e matter was formally referred -o the joint committee.

Aberavon ISatrimonial Misery, At Aberavon on Monday, Margaret Evans, now of Pantdu, sum- e moned her husband Roes Evans, Port Tal- bot, for cruelty. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas, for complainant, said the partiee had been married for eome years, and had six children. Defendant had been systematically cruel and on Thursday night struck her in the face sev- eral times and told her unless she cleared out he would break a stand over her head. These facts were borne cut by complain- ant and her sister Elizabeth Davies. The Bench made a separation order, de- fendant to pay lOs- p,"r week costAs and ad- vocate's fee. "MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS TO BLAME." Catherine Llewellyn, Water-street, Mar- gam, also summoned her husband Alfred Llewellyn, of Duhryn-row Cottages, Tai- bach, for cruelty. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas appeared for complainant, and Mr. T. J. Hughes appeared for defendant. Complainant said that defendant never struck her. He said he would not do that or the law would have him. He would, in- stead, aggravate ner to death. Defendant certainly threatened her with a razor, and had threatened to kill complainant, her child, and himself. Matilda Elson and Margaret Griffiths epoke of hearing complaints of defendant's conduct by complainant. Defendant denied tne allegations and said the source of the mischief was the mother- in-law. The Bench thought there was insufficient evidence to grant the order.

Gower Division Revision Court, Mr. Howell ^Jeffreys sat at the Town Hall, Swansea on Tuesday to revise the list of voters in the Gower division. The districts taken weTe: -BlShopston, Brynau, Oyster- moutlCPart of Clase in the Tirdeunaw Polling District, Llansamlet, Part of Penderry in the Tirdeunaw, and Fforestfach Polliiig Dis- trict, also Parts of Cockett in the Fforest- fach and Sketty Po^mg District. Mr. F. Wacldmgton, Swansea, represented the Conservatives. The Liberals were un- represent.ed.. Several Liberal ownership claims-were successfully objected to by Mr. Waddington, on the ground that they were dated before or after the qualnymg periods. Many lodger claims were disallowed on the ground of insufficient Tat able value. In reply to a JJaiiy Post" representative, Mr. Waddington said the result was greatly in favour of the Conservatives.

=-- Doherty Reinstated as Amateur. All interested in Swansea, aquatics will be pleased to learn tuat the Welsh Amateur Swimming Association have decided to re- instate W Doherty, the well-known Swansea swimmer, as an amateur. It is two years since Doherty decided to join the ranks of professionalism, but ie expressed a desire to be reinstated if pos- sible, and an application was made to the association, with the result that they very kindly acceded to the request. The reinstatement dates from March let next. MEDALS FOR SWANSEA LADIES. At the same meeting it was decided that the four Swansea ladies who competed in the Welsh championship at Penarth aTe to be awarded medals for their Performance.

Swansea Children's Breakfast Fund. The Swansea Poor Children's Breakfast balance-sheet for last year shows that JB163 17s. 3d. was received in donations, and £11)) 14s. lid. expended as follows :—Provision-, 1;119 12s. 5d. expenses for women, etc., £ 10 15s. Id. milk, £ 7 6S.. sundries, £ 5 9s. 7d. gifts to Ragged School Funds, £ 5; printing, advertismg, etc., P,4 13s. lOd. leaving a. balance in hand of £ 16 2s. 9d. Thirty-two breakfasts were given to tiny hungry ones 22,000 meals served out; and warm" thanks are due to the ladies and others who continually helped at the meet- ings and the breakfasts; to all wiio contri- buted to Mr. David Roberts, for his gra- tuitous audits; and to the Mayor lor his | active interest in the good work. J

Three Local Failures. A first meeting of creditors of Daniel Evane, Ael-b-yn House, Ystradgynlais, engine-driver, formerly Tinman's Arms, Ystalyfera, was held at the Official Re- ceiver's office, Swansea, on Tuesday. Gross liabilities, £ 83 8s. 9d.; expected to rank, do. assets, £ 27; deficiency, £56 8s. 9d. Causae of failure: Bad trade and heavy rent. No creditors present; receiver re- gains trustee. No creditors presented themselves at the illf" ing concerted in the case of Thomas Johns, late of Belgrave Mews, Walter-road, Swansea, now of 89. Rhcndda-street, Swan- sea, horse-dealer and livery stable keeper. Gross liabilities, J6139 10s. 8d. expected to rank, do. n-ss^t--5 ^6 17s. 6d. deficiency, B172 13s. 2cl. Causes of failure Loss of horses by death, bad trade, and sickness in family. There were no creditors -resent of Prcsser Thomas. Grm'^ Trebanos, near Pontardawe, haulier. Gross liabilities, £,335 Os. 6d. ex- pectH to rank, £ 159 Is. Ir). assets, JB54 3-s. Id. deficiency, £ 104 18s. Causes of failure Loss on buying an4. selling horses and on hauling contracts.

Neath G,W.R. Porter's Thefts. At Neath en Tuesday John Anthony (19), Dock-street, a G.W.R. porter, was charged on remand with stealing two tobacco pouches, value Is., and seven pocket hand kerchiefs, value 2s. 6d., from a goods shed Mr. W. Smith (Swansea) prosecuted and Mr. Matthew Arnold appeared for defend ant, who pleaded guilty to both charges. Mr. Arnold appealed to the justices for leniency. The Mayor said although the intrinsic value of the goods was not great, yet the intention to steal existed" In consequence of numerous thefts from railway companies the bench had expressed its intention to deal severely with defaulters with the view of putting a stop to these offences. De fendant's solicitor, however, had made an earnest appeal that the bench would not send defendant to prison. Any future of- fences would be most severely dealt with. Defendant was a young man, yet he had branded himself wifh the name of thief, for the sake of a few things of practically no value.. A fine of 20s. and costs would be imposed in respect of each case. Concluded the Mayor: "Let me beg of you to try to be honest. It is not too lats, for you are practically only on the ores ho! j of life."

Swansea Farriers' Rally. The greeting was not "Are you a Mason?" but "Are you a Smith?" at Devon Cafe, Swansea, on Monday evening, for the as- sembly there was one of the SwanseaVfar- riers. The secretary of the local Union had convened the meeting with the desire of in- culcating new energy into the org?~>Nation, and_. considering that the farriers in Swan- sea'number but twenty-three, the gathering was fairly" representative. A dcyiiitatic-i-was present from the Swan- sea Trades' Council, introducing it, Mr. Albert Vigers, the chairman, referred to a rumour that there was to be a reduction of wages, and considered it a "bit off" if that was the case. Mr. Paul Cox, one of the deputation, went rapidly over the advantages of corn- mination, and remarked that if they were united in their determination to resist any proposed reduction, lie did not see how it could be brought about. A more striking example of the result of a strong Union could not be found than the Swansea Dockers, and the contrast was the way Cardiff Dockers' wages had gone back to the old standard. He hoped the result of that meeting would be to create a flourish- ing FarrieTs' Union. (Applause.) Mr. Mat Giles likened the farrier masters to Swansea prone"owners, who, when the rates were raised a penny added sixpence to the rents. (Laughter.) Mr. W. Field (I.L.P.), urged each mem- ber to make a personal effort to induce far- riers t") join their Union.—Mr. Connibear also spoke. Replying to a vote of thanks passed to the speakers, Mr. Field suggested that at a future branch meeting one of their members should introduce a discussion on some matter connected with their trade. That would conduoe to a good attendance. (Hear, hear.) At the close, one or two "in the trade" signed 6U.

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES SALE. Evidence ki not wanting that these fine little horses are at last beginning to be appreciated. At LWngadock, Carmarthen- shire, Messrs. W. ww W. James, auction- eers, conducted th^^ fifth annual sale, on Thursday, the 14ti i-rist., of real Welsh mountain ponies arJ? pedigree dexter cattle, on behalf of the noted Welsh pony breeder and. exhibitor, J. Meiuric Lloyd, Efiq., the present Higii Shetriff of Carmarthenshire, (than whom no one has 000.3 more, if as much to bring the merits of the Welsh mountain pony to the front.) The young stock were all descendants of Mr. Lloyd's noted pony "Champion Starlight," the sire of the beautiful pony "Greylaght," for which more than two hundred guineas have been refused. Excellent prices were realised, yea-riiings making JB12, two-year-olds up to P, 18 5s., ami the stallion "Brigand" £28. Some of the lots went to England, and asmongs.t the principal buyers weire Mr. Jones. Maaioravon; Messrs. Evans, C-wmgig- frau, and Messrs. Jones, Brochfa. The dtex- teTO also found ready purchasers. The principal buyer, as usual, was Mr. Griffiths, AberSychan, Monmouthshire, and following him closely was Mr. Griffiths, North Wes- I tern Hotel, Llandovery.

I Alleged Pocket-Picking at Swansea. At Swansea on Tuesday, Edmund Brown, hawker, was charged with stealing a purse containing £2 10s. 6d., from Mrs. Lucy Lilawe, ia Casti-e-street, on Monday. Complainant, a spectacled and greyhaired widow, living at Brook Cottage, Hay, said she stopped to speak to friends when a youi.g man caine out of a shop and asked her, "Have you lost anything?" Prisoner was near, and when she replied she had lost her purse the young man said, "That is the man who's got it." Witness asked prisoner to give her the purse back again, but he said, "I haven't got it." By the time a nolice- man came, the prisoner had dropped it on the ground. "If the purse had been on the floor when you said 'I've lost my purse,' could you have seen it?" asked the chairman. "Yes," complainant replied, "but it was not tbere." Arthur Lett, assistant at Messrs. Stead and Simpson, said he was looking through the window when he saw the prisoner work his hand into Mrs. Lilawe's dress pocket. He at once informed the lady of what he had seen. Mark Spraggan, 1, Oak-terrace, labourer, ahc saw the pickpocketing process. Before the policeman came prisoner opened his arm and dropped the puree. Prisoner (hoarsely) How was it the purse was found lower down the street? Spraggan Excuse me, it wasn't. Prisoner (sotto voce): I'm hanged- P.C. Fox (100) said defendant denied hav- ing got the purse and asserted "It's all a mistake." At the police-station, when charged, he replied, "that's a fib." Supt. Gill applied for a remand, observ- ing, "It is not often a man of his age starts on tF; work." Prisoner was r manded for week.

Grave Charge Against a London Actress. At Clerkenwell on Tuesday, Lilian Gray (25), a" actress and elocutionist, surrendered to her recognisances to answer a charge of soliciting. The defendant q-ives an unquali- fied denial to the charge. For the defence the evidence of a crane- driver was adduced. He tated he 6aw de- fendant shortly before her arrest and he lid not see any man in the thoroughfare when she passed. Witness also said that subse- quently the police officer, Clark, came to him and asked him to go to court and swear he sa" man as he was likely to be pro- ceeded against for perjury. William Vernon, of Lambs Conduit-street, stationer, said he had known defendant four or five years, and there had been nothing in her conduct so far as he knew to war- rant she was other than a respectable woman. Several other witnesses also stated that bi their opinion defendant was a respectable woman. George May, a merchant, of Lambs Conduit-street, spoke as to defendant com- ing to his house to see his wife on the nigi t, of Aueust 23—the nis-ht of her arrest. She left snortly after eleven o'clock with his wife. He followed, and defendant parted company with them at Lambs Conduit- street. The defendant was a respect a M woman. Counsel for defendant then summed up his case, arguing that the police had made a mifit- ke in regard to a lonelv woman living in a bad environment He also strongly commented upon the declaration of the craneman, and asked what possible reason could there be for such a statement if it was not true. The magistrate said he would give judg- ment on Friday.

Swansea's Naval Champion Weight-Lifter. Mr. William Griffiths, 14, Nelson-street, Swansea, has received a letter from Mr. W. Mundy, secretary of the Portsmouth and Gosport Weight-lifting, Boxing, and Wrest- ling Company, Gosport, congratulating him on the feats of his son William-—who is the Navy weight-lifting champion, and olack- smith on H.M.S. Centurion—at local enter- tainments. "You would be surprised to s°e your son work the weIghtii," says the writer. "The 1651b. bar bells go up with one snatch from the floor at arms length. I have had the pleasure of meeting many strong men at this club, and you will not doubt me when you know Portsmouth is the largest naval port in the world, and the soldiers are here in thousands of about ten to twelve different. regiments. We drop across some very fine and strong men, wonderfully developed. I have had three champion men as instructors of our duo who hold gold and silver medals and cups for their skill. They tell me your son William is a wonderfully well-built man. You should see the boys look at him when he lifts the 2301b. bar bells." The writer concludes: "Many try very hard to lift what he does, but up to now no one can match him."

Mr, William Weaver Again Re- manded. At Bow-stroet on Wednesday W. Weaver, produce agent, formerly of Durban and Swansea, surrendered to his bail in answer to a charge under the Fugitive Offenders Act, of fraudulent insolvency in Natal. It was stated that the depositions had not yet arrived. Since his arrest, about a month ago, prisoner has strongly protested his m- noeence. Mr. Harry Wilson, defendant's solicitor, now put in a. telegram which he had since received from South Africa, and said that from what he knew he did not think that aI1j deposition would be sent over. There had been no official intimation yet, but be understood that the Attorney-General had cabeld to someone in London asking for ihi withdrawal of the warrant. Mr. Fenwick: I think it will be better that I shall remand prisoner for another week, and let him out on bail as before. Probably by that Time something more de- finite will have arrived.

Forthcoming Fights in November We understand that Mr. W. Williams, Wern, will not seek re-election at the forth- coming Swansea November elections '.n Landore Ward. TEN SWANSEA COUNCILLORS' TERMS EXPIRE. The members of the Swansea Council whose terms expire this November are:- Morriston Mr. David Jenkins. Ffynone: Mr. Morgan Tutton. St. Helen's: Mr. H. Watkios. Victoria Mr. H. G. Solomon. Castle Mr. T. T. Corker. Alexandra: Mr. Daniel Jones. East; Mr. George Col will. Landore: Mr. W. Williams. St. John's: Hon. Odo Vivian. BTynmelin: Mr. R. Dommett. No aldermen retire until 1907. It is not anticipated that there will be fights in more than four wards, the other councillors being generally regarded as about to enjoy a. "waJk-over."

--Z-; Heavy Rain Affects Mount Pleasant Water. At Swansea Water and Sewers Commit- tee on Tuesday it was reported that as a result ox the recent heavy rains the extra watej supply brought in for the higher le- vels of Swansea above Terrace-road had becoriVT slightly impure, and it was resolved that notices be issued warning householders of the importance of first boiling the wate" before using for domestic purposes. The main water supply of the town is not by any means affected. The committee also considered the Hon. Odo Vivian's scheme of altering the sewqr, so as to overcome the flooding in the lower districts of the borough, and the engineer was instructed to again report on the whoie matter, including the drainage of Bryxunill., j

SWANSEA POLICE COURT: TUESDAY. Before Messrs. J. W. Joixc and W. Thomas. < GOT DRUNK ON MONDAY. Theseto whom a Monday's spree proved ¡I a bit ccstly were ELL Boat, no address given, widow, drunk and disorderly in Llangyfelach- street, dismissed, the chairman saying she had evidently tried to improve. She had not appeared there beiore since 1900. John WTiellan Cclletto, Strand, labourer, drunk and disorderly in High-street, 7s. 6d. or seven days. "I was dhrunk," he ad- mitted. Hugh McDonald Colletto, Strand, la- bourer, drunk and incapable on the Strand, 5s. or five days. Frank Burke, Well-street, labourer, drunk and indecent h?hav:-ur in Skinner-street 5s. or five days. MERCY FOR MERRY "MERTHYR MARTHA." At Monday's court, Elizabeth Martha Da- vies was allowed to go without punishment on promising to go straight home. She got drunk again, however, and wa6 now de- scribed as "Merthyr Martha." Defendant again apppakd for a discharge, repeating, "my history has been a very sad one." She wishes some officer could take her to the train. "Please have mercy," she pitifully cried, and took from a cotton glove 2s. 6d. to pay her fare. The Bench had mercy. JUMPING ON THE TRAMS. Three youths who amused themselves by springing and hanging on to tramcars were now brought up for the reckoning. They were CcJTge Walker (16), 14. Strand David Davies (20), 55, Pleasant-terrace and Wm. James (13), 1, Crown-street. Morriston. Mr. Leed-r, for the Tramways Company, said thev were bound to take these proceed- ings to protect, the company. The Bench felt the company were right in taking proceedings and fined Dalies 10s., Walker 7s. 6d., and Jar- -s 5s. DANGEROUS EXPEDIENT. Fcr leaving a car whilst in motion on the Swansea tramwa-s, John Hill, 39, Mid- dleton-street, St. Thomas, was fined 2s. 6d. Mr. Leeder, for the company, said but for the action of a policeman, defendant might have lost his life. ON LICENSED PREMISES. "Drunk on licensed premises, viz., the Mason's Arms," was the charge against Ed- ward McCarthy. 15, Pentre. The case was adjourned for a week. HERE WE ARE AGAIN. Ten Sunday traders returned various ex pressicns of thanks for fines of 5s. and costs TO WAKE UP CATHERINE. Catherine Sheehan, 23, Baptist Well- street, charged with causing an obstruction in Llangyf lach-street, made no appearance and a warraot "7-1 for 1- i,r,t. BOYS AND THE COAL TRUCKS. John Cullen (9), 13, Peicy-street Wal- lace Jones (10) 16. Percy-street; and Henrv Powell (12), 8. Percy-street, were summoned by Mr. Percy Roe, with doing 5s. damage to coal trucks. The boys, who piped out an admission of their guilt, were a,k-nd by a band of women and girls. Each was fin^d 2s. 6d. PROSECUTORS MISSING. Annie Sinnett summoned W. J. Richards. 2, Chili-row, Morriston, spelt'.rman, for as- sault, but did not attend, and the ca-se was struck out. DESERTION CHARGE. Harry Chespy, labourer, 57, Neath-road was charged with deserting his wife, Anna. Neither appeared, and this case was also struck out. MAN WILLING, BUT NOT THE WIFE Wm. Davies, Church-street, was another husband who had neglected his wife, who now wanted reparation. Defendant said he was willing to live with her, but the wife sharply refused. The Bench advised Davies to maintain his wife, and adjourned the case to give him the opportunity of doing so.

Gowerton Miners Honour Their Late Manager. At Colliers' Arms, Berthllwyd, on Satur- day evening the workmen of Elba Colliery, Gowerton, presented Mr. Herbert Griffiths, M.E., late manager of Elba Pit, who is now in charge at the Bryn Collieries, Port Tal- bot, with a gold watch, "as a token of es- teem, tact, and energy displayed at the explosion last June." Mr. Wm. Jones, Waunarlwydd (chairman of the Federation Colliery Lodge) pre- sided, and spoke of the warm feeling that existed anions the workmen of Elba Col- liery towards Mr. Griffiths. The presenta- tion was formally made by Mr. John Rees, Pcnclawdd, on behalf of the men. Mr. Griffiths thanked the men for their kindness and respect towards him. He fairly broke down when he spo^e of the sad oc- currence of January last, but said it was the go^J feeling shown by the men that helped him to bear the strain peculiar to such sad cases. Mr. John Williams ("Cruefryn"), Gower ton, read a few verses of poetry. Messrs. John LI. Jones, John Tucker I (Penclawdd). John Davies (one of the fire- men in the late explosion), and Wm. Jones (Penclawdd) also spoke.

Labourers charged at Swansea. At Swansea on Tuesday, Robert Cotton, 25, Fisher-street; ai 1 Patrick O'Connor, no address given, labourers, were charged with stealing a lead tank from Parkwern House, the property of Mr. Graham Vivian. Henry George, carpenter, Parkwern, said I the value of the lead recovered by the police wa* abcut £1, but to replace the lead tank would cost P,7 for lead and carriage only Sarah Levi, marine store dealer, said she purchased a lead tank for 12s., from O'Con- nor. He showed a paper "please receive a quantity of had," which was signed by a Mr. Burke, and he asked for a receipt. O'Connor went again at a later date and when she told him an explanation would ih required about the other lot he had brought he said he would go to Sketty and get L. paper. She afterwards described the man to Detective-Sergeant Morris. Cotton took lead to her stores on September 9th and 111th. Detective-Sergeant Morris proved the ar- rest of prisoners. O'Connor, electing to be tried summarily, said -.hey were starving, having come 270 miles. He had been in the service nine years and sixty-seven days, and three years and four months in active service. "His discharges show a good acbaracter," Supt. Gill added. Both were sent to prison for a month.

Swansea Metal Broker Hurt. Shortly after four o'clock on Monday a: ternoon, Mr. Douglas Stewart, metal broker, 23, Russel-street, Swansea, was conveyed to the Morriston Police Station on a brewer's dray, the property of Messrs. Buckley and Co., suffering from severe shock, some small cuts on the head, and the Joss of onH of his fingers which had been cut off at the first joint. It appears that the brewer's dray, being driven by Charles Sandry, was near Ynis- forgan when a dogcart,' being driven by Mr. Jackett, carriage builder, came along in the opposite direction. Whilst the vehicles were in the act of passing, Mr. Stewart is said to have come behind the brewer's dray on a motor cycle, and in attempting to pass between the vehicles came in contact with Mr. Jackett's trap, and was thrown under the dray, which passed over him. After being treated by Dr. Kemp at the police- station, MT. Stewart was conveyed home in a cab. Mr. Stewart does not attribute blame to anyone, and states the occurrence was a pure accident.

TRAP COLLIDES WITH TRAMCAR. A trap, driven down Vagwr-place into Clydach road, Morriston, on Monday, came in contact with one of the tramcars. There were several occupants in the trap, but fortunately they escaped injury remark ably ;the only damage done was by the shafts striking the side of the car and dam- 1 aging two panels. J

Swansea Docks Trade Last Wesk Swansea, Monday.—The trade of the port in the week has been, on the whole, satisfac- tory, and compared with the previous week there is an increase of 10,0L0 tons, the total, however, being short of the figures of the cor- responding week of last year, which was one of the best in 1904. The lmpot trade was rather quiet, follow- ing an active fortnight, and there was again only a small shipment of patent fuel, due to the absence of suitable tonnage. On the other hand coal shipments and general ex- ports were large. Shipments of coal and patent fuel amount to 59,557 tons. Imports incLi-de :—France 440 tons pit- wood, 300 tons blende ore, and 116 tons general; Spain, 122 tons fruit and onions Hamburg, 220 tons general; Holland, 605 tons general Belgium, 270 tons general; Argentine Republic, 2,853 tons wheat; New- foundland, 2,145 tons copper ore New Tork, 586 tons general. Coal Shipments.—France ^,620 tons, Spain 1,255 tons, Sweden 1,103 tons, Den- mark 830 tons, Germany 1,590 tons, Holland 4,090 tons, Italy 10,406 tons, Algeria 1,400 tons, and home ports, 5,661 tons. Patent fuel.—France 1,510 tons, Spain 5,675 tons, and Italy 1,200 tons. Imports 12,508 tons, exports 68,907 tons, and total trade 81,415 tons, compared with 71,094 tons the previous week, and 104,058 tons the corresponding week last year. Shipments of coal 51,172 tons, patent fuel 8,385 tons, and tinplates and general goods 9,350 tons. The latter for France 1,070 tons, Spain 660 tons, Germany 750 tons, Holland 570 tons, Belgium 280 tons, Italy 350 tons, Straits Settlements, China, and Japan 2,500 tons, Buenos Ayres, etc., 670 tons, and home ports 2,510 tons Shipments of tinplates 68,821 boxes, and receipts from works 73,886 boxes. Stocks in the dock warehouses and vans 165,359 boxes, compared with 160,294 boxes this day week, and 141,320 boxes at this date last year. To load general cargo in the current v -;k —Minnesota (Philadelphia), Jersey City (New York), Mocius (Alexandria), Aleppo [Mediterranean Ports), Minto (Portugal), City of Cologne (Hamburg). Fernside (St. Peters- burg). Vessels in dock, Saturday: Lteam, 35; sail, 25; to' 60.

St. Matthew's (Swansea) Harvest Festival. The har/est festival was held at St. Mat- thew's Welsh Church, Swansea, on Sunday. The church had been charmingly decorated and presented an exceedingly pretty appear- ance The f-illovin,- took delight in adorning the sacred edifice with contributions of flowers, fruit, and :orn: -lm. T. L. Rich- ard, Miss Richard, Mrs. W. G. Walters, Mrs. J. Walters, Mrs. J. Edwards, Mrs. D. Wniiams, Mrs. J. Rees, Miss Lewis, Mrs. J. Thomas, Mrs. Williams (Westbury- street), Mrs. Jones (Eaton-road), Mrs. J. 2. Morgan, Mrs J. E. Davies, Mrs. Thomas (Sketty), Mrs. R. D. Roberts, Mrs. J. ij. Davies, Miss Thomas, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. S. Phillips, Misses Davies, Edwards, George, Sarah Phillips, Laura Thomas, Mabel Hinds, Sarah Mary Johns, Evans (Swansea Arms), Messrs. J. Edwards, J. Walters, E. Thomas, Silas Evans, Syd Jenkins, D. Howells, and T. Evans. A hugs loaf was presented by Mrs. Rees Thomas, grocer, Llangyf elach-road. The services throughout were fully choral and were intoned by the vicar (Rev. T. L. iiichard), the fine rendering of the anthems "1 will magnify Thoe, 0 Lord" and "Mawr- yw yr Arglwvdd" by the excellent choir, under the leadership of Mr. Seth Phillips, the capable organist, Miss George and Mr. f, Lloyd taking the solos, being much appre- ciated by the crowded congregations. At the musical service in the afternoon solos were given in splendid stylo by Miss Olwen Tucker (soprano), Messrs. J. Raw 1 baritonei, W Tanner (tenor), T. Harry WI!. tiams (violinist). Able and eloquent -er- mons by the special preacher were listened to with wrapt attention. The services were continued on Monday cvenmg, when the Rev. W. Evans, vicar of St. Thomas, occu- pied the pulpit. SERVICES AT CHRIST CHURCH, SWANSEA. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Christ Church, Swansea on Thursday and Sunday, Rev. T. R. Walters, vicar of St. David's' Carmarthen, officiating on the for- mer day and Revs J. H WatKins Jony--i ( vicar) and W. Seldon Morgan, Holy Trin- tty, on Sunday.

Swansea Watch Committee. Swansea Watch Committee i-iet en Tues- day. Dr. Rawlings presided. The contract with Messrs. Hibbert and Co., London, for supply of police Nothing was renewed on the same terms as last. The Estate Agent reported that owners of tli-, present sub-station at Balaclava-street, Sl, Thomas, were prepared to lease it for sixty years .it &-Z2 10s. Od. rent for 21 years, and £ 37 10s. Cd for the remainder. Jt was decided to try and arrange for the term after 21 vears to be optional to the Corporation. Tenders for two oells will be invited. c Deputy T< wn Clerk reported that the Home Secretary could not grant medals to police doing extra duty on the occasion of his Majesty's visit It was decided to grant two days' oay instead. A sab-committee recommended that Det Sergt. Davies, the present caretaker, be allowed £1 to do the cleaning of the new Firs Brigade Station.—Mr. Solomon razeed the principle of Det. Davies being allowed to "farm" ont the cleaning work, and advocated direct employment of cleaners.—Mr. Hams: That's right enough in principle, but here you have the man living on the premises, and you must get somebody responsible.- Mr. Miles seconded an amendment p opos-,d by Mr. Solomon that two women cleaners be engaged at remuneration not exceeding 10s. ,-fleh.—The amendment was lost and the re- Dcrt adopted The Chairman raised the question of chil. dren trading in the street, and it transpired that beyond electing a chairman the Street Trading Sub-Committee had not met during the year.-It was resolved to ask the sub- committee to meet at an early date. Mr. Dd Harris advocated a reduction in Swansea cab fares, and said that Swansea was 25 per cent. higher than Cardiff. The Head Constable believed that 6d. cab fares would pay.-The matter was referred to sub- committee.—Mr. Moy Evans alluded to the irregular i'vm service in Wind-street, saying tha^ he met five trams coming down to one going up, which was absurd.

FACTORY ACTS PROSECUTIONS AT ABERAVON. At AVmravon on Monday, Bryn and Cwm- avon Brickworks Co. was summoned for employing a boy, Sydney Chatham (under 18) to work overtime. Mr. E. T. Evans de- fended. Sydney Chatham admitted working on sev- eral dates, but said he was employed by his father and not by the company. When he worked overtime he did so at his father's request. Mr. Evans argued that the lad had no connection whatever with the company, but was employed by his father, who was a sub- contractor under the company. The Bench adjourned the case for 14 days for the My's father to attend as co-defen- dant. ——————<

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