The Cambrian

NEATH. Briton Ferry Council has appointed Mr. I Lewis Jenkins representative on the Gov- ernors of University College of Sorlth Wales. The Briton Ferry Cricket Club Bazaar fully justified the enterprise of the committee. The iqdi-- who looked aiter the stalls, inal- vertemtiy Omittled from the report, were Mrs. J. M. Davey, Miss Davev, Mias F. E. Davey, and Miss E. H. Davey. "lie annual "gym an fa gant," of CaJvinistic Methodists at BriU>n terry was held at Bethel Chape! on Monday. MT. J. T. Rees, Mus. B-*c., Aberystwyth, conducted. The presidents were Mr. Richard Hill and Rev. W. Richard, while addresses were delivered by Aid. J. HIT, and the Rev. B. T. Jonet, Neath. At JJcath Bankruptcy Court, on Tuesday, the case of Dd Edwards, Windsor Laundry, was closed.—That of Thos. Morgans, collier, 141. Jersey-road, Blaengwynfi, was adjourn- ed, as was that of Jno. Puntan, tailor, Pon- tardawe. The case of Wm. Hv. Jones, Tun- ael-terrace, Blaengwynfi (who blame<! his I wife) was also adjourned. At Nenth, on Friday, Evnri Owen, Skew- •>m, collier, against whom there were pre- vious convictions, was fined 10s. and costs for drunkenness.—Elizabeth Ann Edwards, wife of a fcteel worker, Briton Ferry, was fulcd 5s. and costs, and Oliver Passmore, Seven Sisters, collieT, 10s. and costs for drunkenness.—For using threatening lan- guage, Samuel Williams, Neath Abbey, was fined 17s. Hev Edwand Morgan, Congregational minister, Neath, writes "f Y attention has Seeen .Ied to a statement i.n this week's under the name of co;5,.el,N er; (Nestn Notes), tir-t I kept some rabbits •em to me bv Mr. Edmund Law. of this town. As a matter of fact, they vere rtJ, terrned the Imme day as they were r'-OMved. I .,bal! be obliged by your publishyns this Contradiction in the next issue of tho. "Daily Post,' and aJao in IàCAt week's 'Cambrian.

LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By 'Dyfri.") I The Mayor (Mr. Prvse-Rice) has headed tje subscription list towards the Christmas Show with two guineas. The prizes for working men for the best collection of garden produce at the Christ- mas Show will be 7s. 6d., 5s.,an d 2s. 6d. Now then, walk up ye gardeners. Ail Llandoverians were sorely disap- pointed to find Mr. Harry Watkins not in cluded in the Welsh team to oppose the New Zealanders. He was hardly deserving of such rough treatment and I feel sure his absence from the pack will be sadly missed. In his wedding with Miss Edith Morgan: the bride carried a handsome shower bou- quet composed of orange blossom^, orchids, lily of the valley, and coronation marguer- ites. Llandovery College won the Welsh Var- sity game by six points. Loughor Richards was the idol of the crowd and a "star" amongst the Collegians. The Llandovery Juniors drew with LJan- dilo on Saturday. Edgar Evans played a great defensive game for the visitors. Ray- mond Jones was the pick of the forwards. Mr. Benjamin Evans has generously sub- scribed £5 towards the fund for Jewish sufferings in Russia. Everyone will be pleased to hear that Mr. Evans is now en- joying very good health. LLANDOVERY WEDDING WATKINS- MORGAN. Cilvcwm was quite en fete on Wednesday last, and the ancient borough of Llandovery likewise garbed a holiday attire. Cannonad- ing took place from early mora in both places, whilst a well-executed arch, composed of evergreen and adorned with bannerettes of various hues, spanned the road near the residence of the bridegroom. A couple of arches were also erected in Cilvcwm, one crossing the road at the entrance to the village, whilst the other — a particularly pretty one^—was built near the church en- trance gatfS. Each of these bore very ap- propriate mottoes. All these rejoicings and buntings were in commemoration of the joining together in holy wedlock of Mr. Harry Vaughan Wat- kins, the youngest son of Alderman Thomas Watkins, Tycerrig, Llandovery, and Miss Edith Florence Morgan, the fourth daughter of the late Mr. David Morgan, D.C., of Hen- llys, near this town. The bridegroom is, of course, well-known throughout South Wales as the International footballer, and he and his bride' are highly esteemed and popular in this neighbourhood. It was, therefore, a natural sequence that the interesting event Should be the chief theme of conversation aimongst the residents for wee past, and a "magnet for the attraction of a large num- ber of persons to the historic old church of' Cilvcwm. where the "nuptials" were to take place. The sacred edifice was artistica.lly de- corated for the occasion. The ceremony was timed for two o'clock, and the bridegroom/ attended by his brother (Mr. D. Edgar Watkins, manager of the London and Provincial Bank, Finsbury Park, London) as best man,m ade an appearance a few minutes prior to that hour. The Bride, leaning on the arm of her bro- ther (Capt. D. Hughes Morgan, Pontywal1 Hall, Brecon), entered the church punctually to the time arranged for the ceremony, and as the bridal party marched up the aisle. Mrs. M. H. Nichols played a selection of music on the organ. The bride looked ex- ceedingly pretty in a charming dress of ivory crepe-de-chine, overskirt with border of embroidered chiffon yoke to match, trimmed with lover's knots of rucked chiffon. The bodice was trimmed with accordion chiffon, court train of ivory satin trimmed with rucked chiffon. She was attended hy four bridesmaids, namely, Misr; Trix'e Mor- gan (sister), Miss Evelyn Davies and Miss Kathleen Bowles (nieces), and Miss Sybil 0. Keefe. Miss Trixie Morgan (the chief bridesmaid) wore H cream cloth coat and skirt with silk accordion pleated front, and cream cloth ha.t trimmed with a large ostrich feather, and wore a pendant (the gift of the bride- groom). The trio of juvenile bridosma-ds wore cream silk accordion pleated dresses, with large yokes trimmed with rucked silk. They also had small pink roses on their heads, and wore pendants (the gifts of the bride- grOOllt). The bride was given away by Captain D. Hughes Morgan. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. D. Davies, Vicar of Cilvcwm (brother-in-law of the bride), the Rev. Eben- ezeT Jones, Vicar of Llandoverv, and the Rev. S. B. Williams, Goodwick, the tial knot" being tied by the first-named. The servic-e was fully choral, the special hymns, "Y Lla-is fu gynt yn Eden" and "How Welcome was the Call" being well rendered by the choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr. John Evans, School Hour-e. At the close of the ceremony, Mrs. Nichols played a wedding march in brilliant stylo. The young couple and their friends were greeted with the usual showers of rice, con- fetti, and old slippers upon emerging from the sacred edifice. A reception was held at the residence of the bride, at which the following invited guests were presentMr. and MTC. Ash, Cardiff; Mr. rind Mrs. Bowles. Newport; Mrs. Brewer, Penarth; Mrs. Bevan and Miss Bevan, Llaneily; Mr. Ted Bishop, Swan- sea; Mr. Jack Mayberrv Bevan, Llaneily; Rev. and MTS D. Davies, Cilycwm Vicarage; tJ Rev. and Mrs. Evans-Davies, Cilvbebyll Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Porthcawl; Rev. and Mrs. Griffiths, Llanspvt'hid; Mt. and Mrs. Harry Gunn, Cardiff; Miss Beryl Gabe, Mornston; Mr. wrd Mrs. Griffiths Griffit,hs- town; Rev. and Mrs. GTuffvdd Evans, Llan- do very; Mr. and the Misses Harries, Scot- -and Messrs. Harries, Edinburgh Mr. a.nd Mrs. Harries, Llangadoek Miss Hopkins, Llaneily; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Cardiff; Misses Angharad and Mildred Jones, Glvn Dr. Black Jones, Llangammarch the Rev'. E1>enezer Jones. Llandovery Vicarage; the Rev. and Mrs. Jonee. Pwll Peirau Dr. and Mrs. O'Keefe, Grimthetown h. and Mrs. Owen Lewis. Bo!ton; Professor Levi and Miss Levi. Aberystwyth Miss Lewis, Aber- dare Mt. and Mrs. Love luck. Port Talbot; Mrs. Morgan, Henllys Captain and Ylr. D. Hughes Morgan, Pontywall Hall; the Misses Sallie, Blanche and Ethel Morgan; Messrs. Jack and Cyril Iorgan; Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan Morgan, London; Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael, Llandovery Bank Mrs. Price, Mor- fa; Mr. and Miss Price, Glandula-is Rev. and Mrs. Powell-Price, North Wales; Rev. John Phillips, Llansawel Dr. and Mrs. Rosser. Llandovery; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rees, Llaneily Mr. and Mrs. Rees and the Misses Rees, Talrhyn; Mr. and Mrs. De Rees and friend, The Fron; Mrs. Hale Ste- phens, Chepstow Miss Thomas, Chepstow Rev. T. A. Thomas, Bailyglas: Aid. T. Watkins, Miss Watkins, and Miss Mabel Watkins, Tycerrig; Mr. Edward Watkins, Chepstow Mr. D. Edgar Watkins, London Miss Gertrude Watkins, Tnecastle; Rev. S. B. Williams, Goodwick; Mr. Lewis Wil- liams, Brecon; Mr. Evan Williams, Cily- cwm Mr. D. Edgar Williams, Llandovery and Mr. and lro. Yorwerth, Barry. Several speeches, expressive of every good wish for the young pair's future, happiness and pros- perity. were made. Some interesting sports were Ifcld on the Henllys grounds duri.g the afternoon, and the bridal partv underwent the process of photography. The wedding cake—an ex- cellent specimen of workmanship—was pre- pared by Mr. Dan Davies, The Emporium, Th- bride and bridegroom left Llandovery by the 5.20 p.m. for Cardiff en route for Lon- don, where the honeymoon will be spent. A large circle of friends congregated on the platform, and gave the young pair a very hearty "send off. The bride's travelling costume WilB of blue cloth, trimmed with cream cloth and blue velvet, with hat to match, and long .s-rey travelling coat trimmed with opossum fur. Appended is a full list of present., LIST OF PRESKNTS. Bridegroom to Bridie, ermine stole and travelling cose: 'Mrs. Morgan (bride's i mother;, solid silver tea service; Oapt. and! M rs. Hushes Morgan fPontywall liall), i'brothar and sister-in-iajr), cheque and des- sert kniv*« and forks; the Misses Sallie, F.thel. and Triesio Mtonrvr. teisiers'. silver | "nteen; Miss Blatiehe Morgan (eiflter) and Mr J. R. Harriet? fonr solid silver flower; rasee; Mr. Jack Morgan (brother), solid sil-] var salver. Minster Oyril Marfan (brother). Silver motinoed maiiicurer; Mrs. Brewer ibride's a/*int', salver sanee boat; Rev. and! ijrs. DaviM. Cilycwm (sister bro-: ther-in-law), silver caaidLestickji; Hor. and Mrs. Bowles. Newport (sister and law), silver ca&ts stapd; the ^lisoes Evelyn 4Ild ti w y llcth .u<.1Y1(. me.-v.is )'; b-m dishes; Miss Katideen Bowles (bride's niece), silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Juan, Cardiff, silver mounted butter dish, j ami fcuit'c; •«he M.isaes A.ns,-i>arad ajni Mildred! Jonee (Glyn!, (eousins), afternoon tea spoons; Bride to Bridegroom, dressing case; Aid. Watkins fbridegroom's father;, cheque; Miss Gwendoiine Watkins (sister), dessert knives and forks and cheque; Miss Mabel Watkin.s (sister), fish knives and forks; Mr. E. E. Watkins, .1" and P. Bank, Chepstow (brother), silver eggsiand; Mr. H, F.ldgar Watkins, L. j and P. Bank, London (brother), cheque; Dr. and Mr. Rosser, Violet Cottage 'sister and brother-in-law), silver swing kettle; Mi's. J. Bevan U-lanelly), cheque; Mr. and (Mrs. Fred Kees (Llauelly;, tantalus stauu; Mios Mar- jurie Bevan arul Mr. Jack Bevaji (l.laneiiy/, ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. J. Watkins dTe- ctle), sTiver fish carvers; Mr. Ted Bishop (Swajjaea), bronze ornaments; Hev. and Mrs. t. Powell-Pree (Tan37bwlch lieetory), reading lamp; Miss Uertruae liopkins ii-lanelly), fc'U- ver mounted inkstand; Mr. and Mis. Percy Beer ttknuhsea;, artists "Won"; Mr. and Miss Levi (Aberystwith), chased brass' drawing-room clocK; Mrs. Ajine Hichanas (Victoria-strest), old china; Mr. aind Mrs. S. H. Price (Trafalgar House), pair of silver candlesticks; Miss Harries (Sheffield House), door mat; Mrs. Lewis (The Plough), brass coal vase; Mrs. Davies (Drovens' Arms), cut- lery; Master Hillman Davies (Drovers' Arms), oia china; Mr. D. Jr. Davies iii'i'iiyffi.iAi,! Llanùilo), silver mounted claret jug; Mrs. /Morgam (Castle Hotel), silver scuttle and scoop; Aid. and Mrs. D. Saundeara Thomas (Belmont), two pairs of silver nutcrackers: Mr. Davies (Garden Loire), teapot; Meases. J. Jenkins airnd Son flLlandloverry), pair of shoes; Miss Williams (Kidwelly Villa, Bre- con), cheque; Miss lyewis (The Plough), old china; Mr. a.pd Mirs. J. Daniel (Orchards.i, picture "Wooing"; Rev. E. Jones (Lland>v-| ery Vicarage), breast of an albatross mounted; Mrs. Morgan (The Laundry), pair of flower vases; Miss Morgan (5, Victoria-! terrace), cheque; Dr. and Mrs. Gabe (Morris-1 ton), Dresden ohdna,; Miss Beryl Gabe ,(Jvl;or- riston), Dresden china; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams (Llandiloy, silver toast rack; Messrs. J. R. Davies aDd E. A. Griffiths (N.P. Bank, Bristol), silver shaving mirror; Mrs. Eliza Davies (Orcha-rd-street), old china; Mr. and Mrs. Dap Davies (The Emporium), silver saJt cellars; Mirs. Edward? (Church. View House), silver sugar basin and tongs; Mr. W. Harries (ironmonger,, pair of fish carvers; Mi"s. T. X. Jones (Chestnut House), silver but- ter knife; Mrs. C. Williams (Abercamlais Arms, Abarcrave), tablecloth; The Brewery Employes, brass fender and irons; Mr. amd Mr-s. J. Major (High-street), pair of slippers; Mr. and M,rs. E. Price-Griffiths (Ca,rdiff),pair of pewter candlesticks; Mr. Ben Davies (i.lanelly), salad bowl; Messrs. Bass and Co. (Bu.rton-on-Trent), brass inkstand; 'Mr. M. R Morgan tLiwyni.siiver moanited cigar ease; Mrs. Eees (Alltygog;, silver knife rests and serviette rings; Mr. Griffiths LXorth Western j Hotel), bronze clock and ornaments; MIS. Bees (Llanfair View), hat brushes on stand; Mis Jones (The Vaults;), old china; Miss Jones Vaults), old china; Mr. John Jones (brewer), gold sleeve links; Miss Da.viee (Graig), old oak chair; Dr. Black Jones (Llan- silver mounted but'er dish; Mir. j D2 Rees (The Fron), silver standard; Mr. W. j Jones (Alma House), umbrella; Mr. and Mrs. Owein Lewis (Bolton), silver mounted walk- ing stick; Mr. D. Clarke (Henllyefach), pair of slippers); Mrs. Jenkins (New-road), bread' fork; the Rev. n. Ifor Jones (BTynhyfryd), j reading lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Davis I Llwyn- rhiccett), marble clock; Miss May James, sil-! ver mounted honey jar; Mr. a.m Mrs. Percy Turner (London), silver mounted biftter dish; Mi. George Whitehead (Cardiff), silver salt, cellars; Mr. Ehys W. Price (plasyddørwen), silver rose boAl: Mr. B. J. Davits (cnwcle-i- j log), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Davies (King's! Arms), cheque; Mr. Lewis Roderick (Oily- cwm), silver ink stand; Mr. and Mrs. T. Phil- lips (Picton Court), pickle jars and silvsr stand; Herbert Morris (Church Stret- ton), pipe rack; Mr. Walkeley (Milford Haven), silver pencil case; Mr. and Mi's. Pry- therch (Half-way), meat carvers; Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes (Llandovery College), travelling clock; Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Nichols (Upton House), claret jug; Mr. John Jones (Star i •Inn1, silver sugar scuttle; Mr. D. Theophilns anit Mr. W. Evans (Penrhiw House), lamp and brass stand; Mr. Josiah Rcps (Crnes Keys), ink stand; Mr. Watkin Joeph (Maes-j i ydd/, fountain pen; Mr. Thomas (Bed Lion, j Trecastle), bread fork; Mr. Danny Williams (Crescent-street), teapot stamd; fvtr. Daff. Evans (Llandovery Bakery), silver cigar ter. Rev. J. Jones (Llanybri Vicara-ge), silver cigarette case; Mr. and Mrs. George Price: (Ely), silver egg stand; Mr. Jack Auckland i (Llaneily), braes gong; Dr. E. Lyinn Jenkins (Hinckley), copper water jugs; Mr. and Mrs. D. Ferrctt iWaterloo Hoiue;, carriage apron; Mr. Griffiths (Victoria-street), old china; Mr. Michael Thomas (Llandovery), gold scarf pin; Mr. Phillip Rees, junr. (Vic oria-street), silver sugar basin; Messrs. Ford and Uo. (•Swansea. silver r.ioartcl bir-c-uit rc- Morgan .Neuadcl Cottage\ pall" of orna- ments; Mr. H. Alfred Thomas ^enybont four silver mounted salt cellars; inr. D: 1. Morgan (jeweller), silver moanted c.ç:.1r: crse- Miss Nicholas (Orchard-street) ,tc}aGt Councillor D. Jones (.Blioaybecbv), meat carvers; Mr. and Evans (Y Dola.u). cheque- Miss Florence James (Lkundilo), or- naments; Mr. Evans (Stone-street), cig- arette case; Mr. and Mrs. Steven Duvies (Car- ran House), silver bread knife; Mrs. Wal- ters (Kind's Head Hotel), silver mounted triple stand; Rev. H. Ifcr JamM (Brecon I V Ua), flower vases; Mr. and Mrs. Peel (Gol- hn House\ filve- inkstnnd; :-£1"0 T. Jenk ns (Pristol), silver mounted knife rests; A t- ball Admirer, "Saucepan Faoh"; Llandovery Pheen Dog Trials Committee, silver entree ;-sh. Llnndovoiry Friends, silver tray; Miss 11.1 (Westfa. Llanelly). silver cruet stand; Joyce B'avies (Newport!, breakfast cruet ptSnd- Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwards (Abergwr), silver'mounted preserve stand; Mrs. D. Jope? 7. 2■■ rop d). c■ eam and sugviir pots in Pin cr standi; Mr. David Jone^ (ontatter. P—^ Silve- eggstand and spoons; Mr. Dn^a Th-mas (Ben Ian), cheque; Mrs Edwa^s (Bt nvlan\ cheque; Mrs. pridd\ riderdown; Mr. (Verdre Villa, fruit ?ta.nd; Jr. D. P. La vies (Br.nymawr. case of cut silver mounted sn.it, Mr ».nd )i™. ArH.nt Har« (Hereford), ha.nd"kerchief table o.-i Mrs. C. Michael (T,landnv?ry 1-. vor eeg-stand and spoons; Mrs. Pri'f'° f,% Abe ryp't with', sv.s.^r fngs; Miss Anne Williams (Cardiff), toast rack; Mr. and .irs. Yorwerth (Barry), four Rower vises; Mr. | and MM. < Idn.ndovery'i, Tialf-dozen viette rings; Mrs. Evans-Bavies 'Cilyhebyll), ( silver button and shoe lift; Mr. Jones and family iPentrecwn), celery stand; Mr. and Mrs. Bees IRed Lion, Llandovery*), box; Mr. and Mrs. John Xicliolas (Llandov-j ery). silver sauce boat; Messrs. Jenkins and Sons (Llandovery), pair of bronze ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Davies (Llandovery), fruit stand; The Talog Estate Tenants (la), dining-room clock; Mrs. Hugh, Oki.nrtiyd), set f jll; Mrs Williams (Troedyrhiw), trum- pet vases'; Mr. Wm. Richards (Gilvain\ lamp; Mrs. "Williams (Glantroy), butter cool- er- Miss James (Maeeycoed), table centre; Miss Kate Jones (Henllys), oake stand; Mr. E. Williams (Westeria- 'House), cbeqne; Mif-s Evans (College-road), table centre; Mrs. Mor- gan (Laundrv), pair daffodil vases; Mr. ]>avies (Nantfforest.), oheque; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williams (Brecon), egg ste-am- er; Mrs. Price (Droitwich), silver clothes brush; Miss Thomas (Baily- glas), breakfast crnet; Miss James tDivlynl. fruit stand; the Misses Rees (Talrbrynl, match stand; "Miss Sarah Jones (Talrbryn), lemon squeezer; Mrs. Griffiths (North Western H^tel', nreserre sti.nd; Mil", W. H. Jones IX, P. Bank. Llan- dovery), tea cosy; Mrs. Worrell Cefnuchel- dre). silver toajst rack: Rev. anid Mrs. T. PhilliTS (Ppnygroes), afternoon tea tatble; fr. Hale Stephens and Miss Th-omas (Ohep- stow), inlaid mother of pearl coffee table; Mr. and Mrs. D. Rees TalrHrrn old china; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jones (Nantrhogfan), silver mufforoers; Mr. and MB. Griffiths I •B<hyn), silver cakp knife; Mr..Tames Pptrs (Abergwenlais), silver sugar basin and tonsrs: Mrs. Powell (Cefntrenfa), linen table cloth: j Mrs. Jones (Plaabacb), glass mirror; Mrs. Waters fPrnlan). Are irons; Mr. T. T-l. Mryr- j "a MEDICAL Hall), large bottle of Eau de Cologne; Mi-s Fv n gcr: Miss Roderick (TJwjTnberllan). !}h .to frames; Miss Annie Davies (Penbont Cottagp\ clrawin-ooTn ornaments; m Ttn.viefl (Penbont Ottage), glass stand the Misses j Williams 'Erryd), silver cake basket. Miss K. B'okards "'Gilpin), prefcrrve stand; Dr. and Mrs. O'Keyfe. complete real Japan- ese tea the O'Keefe. real Japa-n- fP tea tray; Miss Millie Grimths. pai-ehina i>bot,o fr.-fcrneP: Bessie Griffiths, pair strg orn?.TaentS; Mr. Ha.r'fi Griffiths, hand- pn iufced opal; Mrs. Ash •T,-ry\ silver trin- ket. bcrs; Mrs. De Rees The Pron), album pieoeE; Miss Bella Davys 'Llansarlwm), silver frame; Mr. Harrios (Stirling), silver snrvlctte rings; Eev. and Mrrs Jones (Pwll-1 Perm-n. 'Devil's Bridierf), copper waiter; the i Miillie and Agnes Harries (Scotland), dining pong; KR. and Harries (Peny bont, Llangasfock), china, er pedestal; Miss Evans OTenHyg Farm), braan hraeket; Mias Willimis '"Post) Offloe, Oilvcr-;n\ china. flower pedestal; Mr. aJid Mrs. Dc Rees (y Fron, Tiandovery), sardine sts.nd fork; Rioiiards (Vcr.rhjv. earne). b.r.:a.w '^McTlestieke; M r. Guy Parry Llandovery College', silver cream ami Migar in st-arri: Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Steel 'Can: afternoon tea service; Miss Ida Jones (Canada), silver muffin dish; Mr. Morgan (Abergwenlais ilill), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Davies (Ehy'iy), after- noon t:1 cloth; Mrs. Pugh 1:\2W-I'Ga.d), cheque; Mr. T. Griffiths iRhynJ), bedroom clock; Mr. Herring (Tiverton;, box chocolates; Master Tommy hnthgatc (Henllys Lodge), pair of vases a.nd bunch of flowers; Miss Evans (College-road), china bowl; Mrs. Jone3 House1, cushion; Mrs. Jones (Yscra- fell), china bowl; Miss Ethel Morris (Lon- doii), photogravure; Miss Bessie Thomas and Mrs. E',au,c" fish carver3; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans (Victoria-street), silver mounted sugar basin; Miss Garland (Sydney), hand painted table centre. In this marriage the wedding cake was a three-tier ore, surmounted hy a large Cupid coalport vase in which rested the bride's hOll quet. The cake weighed over 50Jbs. and was designed aaid executed by Mr. D. Evans, Liandovery Bakery, and supplied by Mr. Dan Davies, The Emporium, and was the most artistic seen locally for many a day. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE Y. CHRIST COLLEGE. BRECON. "Dyfri" -writes:—This annual important; encounter between teams representing these rival colleges and generally dubbed as the "Welsh Varsity," was played at Llan- dovery, on Wednesday, and created the usuil interest and excitement amongst the sup- porters of both schools. The homesters were handicapped through the absence of Humphreys, their best half, who was injured during a practice game on the preeeding Saturday. This necessitated a re-arrange- ment of the team, Prichard, the school cap- tain. going to half, and Dillon being included in the ranks of the forwards. The sides turned out as follows,— LLANDOVERY COLLEGE.—Full-back, G. W. Parry; three-quarter backs, R. 1- Rees, J. W. Lewis, L. Richa.rds, and H. A. Morgan halves, R. G. Prichard (capt.) and W. Jones; forwards, J. Morgan; T. W Thomas, D. J. Parry, R. Lloyd, T. L. Wil- liams, J. M. Parry, T. W. David, and Dil- lon. CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON.—Back, Stephens three-quarter backs, G. Llewelyn, M. Williams, Gwyn Davies, and T. H. Phil- lips; halves, E. V. Watkins and A..Wil- hams; forwards, W. Williams, W. M. Llew- elyn, Wm. Howeils, P. V. Davias, G. B. Llewelyn, So honk, and Hazard. Ref?Tee: Mr. D. H. Bowen, W.R.U., Llaneily. The Breconians were the first to field, and were accorded a hearty reception. The Llandoverians followed in about five min- utes, ar.d were loudly applauded upon mak- ing their appearance.. Llewellyn started operations about 3 o'clock, Prichard return- ing finely into touch. From the first scrum Watkins set the backs in motion and a pretty bout of passing took play rear the home 25. Loughor Richards with a lengthy kick re- lieved the pressure. D. J. Parry headed a fine dribble subsequently, and the tussle was keenly contested in the visitors' terri- tory. For offsid'e tactics, the homesters were penalised, and Llewellyn landed the leather with good judgment into touch in side the home 25. G. W. Parry replied with interest, and good play between Loughor Richards and W. Jones again took play to neutral ground. The Breconians were awarded three successive free kicks in fav- ourable positions, but nothing resulted, Loughor Richards relieving finely with lengthy kicks into tour-h. The home for- ward's dribbled splendidly at this stage, tak- ing play right into the visitors' 25, where Loughor Richards handled, and was only grassed five yards from the line. Half-time score Llandovery—iNil. Brecon—Nil. J. L. Williams restarted, and the home- sters, headed by Prichard and Williams, im- mediately forced play near the Brecon fine. Here a series of scrums ensued, and a home forward crossed, but was called back. A free kick brought much relief, and G. I/lew- dyn punted the oval well over the centre line. The home pack were again aggres- sive, and with a dribble brought the tussle back to the Brecon 25. R. Lloyd secured, and dribbling finely, beat the visitiiig cus- todian for possession, and scored for the Llandoverians amidst tremendous cheering and hat throwing. Loughor Richards made a feeble attempt to convert. On the re-stnrt- the Llandovery forwards were au;t<8 irrcsk- tible, and oncc more got near their oppo- ncnts' line. Parry and Will'ams got over, but the referee disallowed Iwh claims. G. Llewelyn relieved with a high kick. Pri- chard received in the centre, and transferred to Loughor Richards, who got nway finely, and doubling M. WiHiams beautifully, scored a most pretty try. Prichard failed to major- ise, and a most exciting game ended' in a win for the homesters bv six points, FINAL SCORE: LLANDOVERY COLLEGE—2 tries 1 minor. < CHRIST COLLEGE. BRECON-Ni1. COMMENTS ON THE GAME. The game was well worth going a long wav to view. and was brimful of excitement throughout. The tussle was, however, chiefly confined to the forwards, amongst whom there was a. great struggle for supre- macy. In the early stages of the encounter the Breconians apparently held the uyjper hand, but once the Llandoverians felt their feet as it were, there was no stopping them. This was particularly noticeable through- out the fin^l moiety, in which the visitors were continuously kept on the defensive. Loughor Richards played$brilliant game for the homesters. He was always on the qui vive and appeared to be here, there, and everywhere, whenever wanted. He was never found wanting, his attacking abilities were always dangerous, whilst on the de- fence. his tackling was irreproachable. It was the unanimous opinion of all the spee- tator3 that he was mainly responsible for the victory gained by the Llandoverians. G. W. Parry made a capable custodian, al- though his kicks lacked length. The other trio of three-quarters were not seen to ad- vantage, although Rees performed a few smart things. The halves were well served, but played a rather selfish game. Prichard was good on the defence, but quite forgot his backs. The forwards worked like Tro- jans. and were a warm octette, the brothers Parrv, Lloyd, Williams, David1, aind Mor- gan being ever prominent. For Brecon, G. L'ewellyn (their skipper) played an heroic game, and worked hard to stave off defeat. The halves were a. nippy pair. Watkins par- ticularly being smart in getting the bail away. The forwards shone prominently in the open, but wore a vanquished lot "in the tight scrums. The final score fairly balances the respective teams, and I warmly congratu- late the Llandoverians upon achieving a well- merited victory. FUNERA OF THE LATE MRS. ANTHONY. The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane An- thony, of Stone-street, in this town—whose demise we chronicled in our last issue— took place on Thursday afternoon Inst, and being of a public character was a and representative one. Amongst those form- ing the solemn cortege were Mr. Goorae Anthony and Mr. J. M. Anthony J Mrs. M. A. Williams, Mrs. M. J. Jeffreys, Mrs. Beatrice Sawyer, Miss Selina Anthony, Miss Alma Anthony, and Miss Gertie An- thony (daughters) Mr. T. R. Williams, Morriston Mr. D. W. Jeffveys, AudSoy House and Mr. H. C. Sawyer, Portsmouth (sons-in-law) Master Georgie Jeffreys and Miss die Jeff reys (grandchildren) Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thomas, Tondeg Villa Mr> Dcnroan, Lianeliy Mr. D. Anthony, Llan-I eily Mr. a.nd Mrs. Allen, L'landilo; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Myrtle House, Llin- •.vrtyd Wells (mourners) the Reverends E Jones (vicar), T. E. Thomas (Baily. Glay. H. Ifor Thomas (Brecon Villa), and D. Wal- ters (Penla.n) Aid. J. It. James, Albert House; Councillor T. Roberts, Crown Stores Councillor D. Perrott, Waterloo House; Councillor S. H. Price, Trafalgar House; Councillor H. Havard, Northamp- ton House; C-ouncillor T. Gweniais Davies< Greyhound Hotel Councillor Dan Morgan, Half-Moon; Councillor J. Evans, Gastlc- ftrcet; Mr. C. Michael, Llandovery Bank; Mr. J. James. Maesycoed Mr. M. H. Nich- oiis, Upton Houee; Mr. T. Evans, Groft House: Mr. W. Jones, Alma House; Mr. Arthur Richard's, King's road; Mr. M. Grif- fiths. Penygwase House :\11:- J. Nicholas, High-street Air. D. Evans, Tanybryn Mr E. Williams, Westeria House Mr (r. Mor gan. Ystradwaiter and Mr. Morgan, I' Blaenos. A service was held at the resi- dence of the decease* at which the Rev. T. E. Thomas, D.D. (pastor of the Tabernacle Chapel) was the officiating minister. At its close, the Welsh hymn "0 fryniau saiem cie r gwelecl" was iedingiy rendered. Tao interment took place at iJcindinga-t the vicar E. Jones, M.A.j conducting the burial service. Beautiful floral tributes were placed un the grave from the roiLw- ing relatives and friends; and oieorge," "David: SeLina, Jfoshua, Ger- trude," "M. A. and T. R. "Pollie a.nd David," "Bea and Bob," and Olie, Mr. T. Evans, Miss Lucie Salisbury, Chel- tenham, Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Thomas, Tondeg Villa; and "the Employes. MYDDFAI PLOUGHING AND HEDGING MATCH. The thirty-fifth annual ploughing and hedging match took place on Traiiwm Farm on Thursday lust under favourable condi- tions, and the event attracted a gccd. muster of agriculturalists together. The entries were numerous in each class, and the work performed by the respective competitors was of a high standard of excellence and retle the greatest credit upon the contestants. The secretarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr. W. Powell, of Pwilealoh, whilst Mr Thomas Jones, of Pant, acted as tieasurer. The other officials were Judges.—(Plough- ing), Mess is. 0. Harries, Tynewvdd, Purnp- saint, and Wm. Davies, Pentremeurig, Lian- wrda; hedging, Messrs. D. Davies, Khv. blid and Morgan, Cefngolcn; horses, Mr. F. de Reae, Vron, Llandovery, and Mr. Thus. Davies, horse dealer, Llandovery. At the conclusion of the match an excellent din- ner was provided at the King's Head, Myddfai, prepared by Hostess Rees. In the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr. E. P. Lloyd, J.P., Glansevm) the pro- ceedings were presided over by Air. D. Davies, D.C., Rhyblid..Several toasts were proposed that of "Success of the Plough- ing match," being accorded a, most enthusi- astic reception. The awards were as fol- 1 PLC U G HIN G. —C.'HAMPION CLA SS S. 1st prise (given by the president), Arthur Jones, .CefnralH'aC|ia> Llandovery; 2, Daniel Harries, Cocdvveddug, Llangadock; 3, T. Blackwell, Llandovery; 4, John Williams, Bailyglas. First Class.—Davies, Waunystrad- feiri>5, Llangadock 2, William Price, jr.. Llwyniar 5, John Xidley, PenLm Telych; 4, M. Ingram, Lwmbrane. Second Class youths under 20).—1 John Price, jr., T)'lleWydd 2, Tom Jones, Ceincerrig 3, Jones, Llwynmer edith 4 (given by Mr. J. Major, High- street)), James Tho,nas, Tynlhvyn. Hed^m".—Isf LL'.s,'— ^giveii by Goun. T. Robert!), W- ^Harries, Co-edweddus, Llan- gado-ck; 2, T. Morgans, Gollen; o (given by Mr. E. Davies, br«^-er)j James Ingram, Gellyfelen; 4, John I{)rgan6, Cefngolcn. Second Class. 1; William Davicii, Sar- nUl; 2 and 3, divided between Morgan In gram, Cwmbran and Jchn lvidley, Penlan Telch. Third Class (for these under .2)).-1, Daylci Price, Esgairllaethdy; 2, Thomas.. Tralhvn 3, John Priée, jr., Tynewydd 4 (given by Mr. Medcaifj^ D. Joseplj Price, Tynewydd. Special Classes.—Best Cartt: -1, MiT- ean Williams, Vilwyn; 2, J. Price, -ydd.. Best Collier, not above 14.3 hands high — 1st and 2nd divi-Qod between Moi^ans, YstradwjJter, and J. Price, Caegwyn. Best Cob, net übove 14.1 hanas high --1 1; W. R. GriUithiS, Dolbant, LlarigaaocK -4, D. Price, Van; 3, Joshua Wi''iaois, feiihgen. Best team on the field.—-J- Cae. gwyn. Best team the property of :1, Una-jt fur- mer.—1, T. Best six furrows.—1, A. Jones, Cetr.ralJt- ULBest finished rirfg<W, Dd. Davies Waun ystradfeiris. Splicing a rope- -Lst class.—«'• gan, LlwvnhoveU ? 2, Dl. Harr is, Cord- weddus. 2nd Wm. Price, jr Llwyniar 2, J. iàÎey, Penlan. Best acre of sV.-des.-l, Wm ihcmy, Penlan; 2, Wm- Lewis, Llwyn'Aormwoci; 3, Wm. Price, Llwynlr. MEilORIAL CHORAL SOCIAL. A most enjovable social was held at the Memorial Vestry on Wednesday in connec- tion with the Christian Endeavour Society, in which a larg-c number of fnends partici- pated. The function opened with an excel- lent tea prepared by the ladies under the superintendenoe of Miss Elsie Thomas, Bel- mont. and Mhe Plasyooerwen. Subseouently the evening was pieasantly whiled awav with various musical contribu- tions games. At the-close, Mr. Morton prooosed a hearty vote of thanks to the la- dies ior their exertions, Miss Ramsey Re- sponding. Miss M. P. Thomas, Lelmont, Hou-e, acted ,1 a«w>mpanist. The pro- gramme was as follows —Pianoforte solo, Miss Jennie Deans recitation, Mr..Vthur Richards; mandoline solo, Miss L-Sie Thomas; solo, -^ilSS Maggie Rees; violin solo, Mr. H. F. Da«H; solo, Miss Jones; solo' Mr. Roberts fiolo, Mr. C. James. LLANDOVKR^ PETTY SESSIONS. These fortnightb^ssions were held at the Town Ha.U cu Friday last, the magistrates present being Mr. E. P. Lloyd, GiameVm (in the chair) Co!. T. Lloyd-Harries, Llwyndewi; Mr- Lewie, Liatidingat; MT. J. Williams- ^n-pc^.tre; and Mr. W. Davies, Glansawdde, ALLFGEJ} ASSAULT. Tho magistrates were occupied for a long period in disposing ()! a enmrnons issued by L. P. Lewis T. Griffiths for a.n aJ- leged assault con'iiutted upon him on the 18th November* Mr. T. Phillips ap- peiare<l for complamant, whilst Mr. D. T. M. Jones defended. Mr: Philiips, in °P«ning. said that the sault took place at the Castie Hotel on the date in question "Without any provocation, and he asked that if he was able to prove his case defendant should be bound over to keep the peace. The complainant said he lived at LJetiy- vawdde, and pn the 18th ult-. he had business intown and arrived about 10.30, putting up at the Castle Hotel- At a.bout 12 o'clock he entered the hotel a second time, and went iruto the commercial room, wheTe h.e found a. commercial whom he knew. He subse- quently came out, and defendant and another man were then standing in front of the bar. Detfandant wanted hirn to take a glass from him, but he refused as he wished to avoid him. He then pulled at witness' coat, which was broken in consequence. Complainant then proceeded into th? bar, where he told the barmaid to put a bottle of Three Star brandy, which he required for his wife, who was ill at home. As he was getting the brandy, defenda.nt hit a foul and cowardly blow in his face, knocking him down and his blood flowed. There had been no nuarrel between them up to that time, and he did not- expect such a thing or he would have avoided it. Defendant am from the front of the bar, and wanted to get in to drag him out. Witiiefr5 rouged t-o move until a policeman saw what pickle he was in. He could not swear whether he was hit with the fist or a stick. Sergt. Deans came tn, and he subsequently went to Dr. Rosser, and showed him th.e state he wa.s in. He could hardly breathe. the bridge of the not-e was still painful- 0 lost a quantity of blocd. He ha<i a drink that morning at the Blue Boll, but did not remember visiting the Kins's Head in those houre. To the best of his memory he never visited the King's Head before going to the Castle. Ho said nothing t) defendant, and if it was right to knock a man down in a public bar, it was coming to the Boer. War again. (Laughter.) He was not too drunk to cee anything, and was sober enough. to know what he was doing, otherwise he womd have knocked de- fendant with a bottle for knocking him. (Lau<rhter.) Phillips (interrupting): Whether drunk or sober, suroiy complainant was not liable to be knocked about. Cross examinat ion (continued): He re- ceived a tremendous blow without the slight- ffit provocation. Re-examined Ho applied for sr.veties, be-I cause he was afraid of the defendant. Miss Lilv Maud Rees, a. barmaid at the Castle Hotel, said she remembered the 18th ult., when Mr. Lewis came into t.he house. He ordered a bottle of Three Star brandy, which she placed on one side for him uniil he was ready too go home. (JW/Pt 1 ttien left, returning about 12 o'clock. When she came to t'no bar after being upstairs, 1 rl_ she saw Mr. Griffiths .striking Mr. Lewis with a stick. Mr. Lewis was then inside the bar and fell to the floor. He did not exactly foil through the blow, but seemed to drop when he aw the blood flowing. (Laugh ter.) Defendant did nothing afterwards; neither did he use abusive language. Cross-examined She did not see Jef-endant catch liold of Mr. Lewis' coat. Complainant at the time was not drunk or sober. M'r. Lewis did not. ask for a drink, but if he had, Ðne. would not have supplied him with one, as fshe thought he had had quite enough. Mr. T. Phillips: Whether drunk or sober, the facts remain the same. Mr. D. T. M. Jones Yes, but the com- plainant comes here as if his hands were quite clean. By the Chairman What is the meaning of being neither drunk or sober? Mr. D. T. M. Jones: On the balance. (Laughter.) Phillips I have heard it defined as "Market fresh." (Loud laughter.) Cross-examination continued.: Mr. Griffiths was sober. Complainant had no business to be in the bar amongst the bottles. Defen- dant was provoked to the assault. Re-examined: She never heard a word spoken by 1r. Lewis before the blow. P.S. Deans deposed that about twenty minutes to one he was passing the. Castle Hotel, which he visited, and in looking through the window saw complainant sitting dewn on the floor. Complainant's nose was bleeding very much, and he asked him what was the matter. Mr. Lewis replied, "Griffiths struck me on the nose with a stick." Defendant, when asked if that was so, replied, I did not; it was his own foolishness." C-omplainant then got up and w,ashed his face under the tap in the stable, then mounted a horse and went awaty. Dr. J. S. Rosser deposed that complainant visited him on the 18th ult. He was bleed- ing at the nose, but there was no external wound. It was such a wound as would re- sult from a blew with any kind of blunt in- strument, and one which required consideT- a.ble force. Later on in the day complainant drove him in and out to Lettyvawdde. Cross-examined Mr. Lewis was not per- fectly sober when he saw him first. This was the complainant's case. Mr. Jones said it was unfortunalte that a case of this kind had been brought be-for6 their Worships. He would produce evidence to show that complainant used abusive lan- guage to defendant, who thereby had suffi- cient provocation to justify the push he gave complainant. Some people bled freely from the nose without hardly a.ny cause. He made the same application as complainant, that he (complainamt) be also bound over to keep the peace. The whole cai-,e was simply brought on through a matter of spite. Defendant: That is false. The Chairman: Silence! It would be far more advisable if the complainant ■with- drew the summons. Mr. Jones: It is simply washing dirty linen in court. Defendant It will not sanction a with- drawal the ease must go on. The defendant, sworn, stated that on the date in question he went into the Castile Hotel with a man named Prytherch. This was between twelve and one o'clock. He called for two glasses ol whisky, and Aliss Rees served them. They were standing in front of the bar, and complainant passed them. He said -n Welsh, "Well, brother-in-law, how are you to-day?" Complainant mumbled some- thing and went round to the passage and entered the bar where the liquor was kept. The counter was then between them., and the barmaid came back tand fore. Complain- ant started calling him names, such as "Dirty hound," xiig blackguard." Wit- ness simply said, "W hat's the matter with yoa, old Idiot" and gave him a little push, and the cane came in contact with his nose. C< mplainant went down on the floor, kick- in and still calling names. Complainant ap- peared mucii annoyed about his three- guinea coat being spoilt. Witness did not intend to injure him in any way. Cross-examined He did not intend hit- ting him. He made him a bit hot by calling such names. It is peifcctly untrue that he tore bis coat. They were quite friendly in the fair the day before, but a day was not too long for the complainant to change. Complainant was always a different man when druiik. E. Prvthercli corroborated the detencl ant's testimony. Mrs. Walters, King's Head, testified that on the same day the complainant called at her house for a drink on two occasions, but was not served, as she thought he nad had sufficient. This was the case for the defence. The magistrates announced that after tak- ing all the circumstances into c.onsideratioil the case would be dismissed. Defendant: I shall appeal against the de- cision. Mr. Phillips: Will you state a case for the Superior Court upon your decision ? Mr. D. T. M.. Jones The case was decld- ed on its merits. There was no question of la," The magistrates said the case had been decided on the facts, and refused to state a case, but they would bind over both the complainant an ddefendant. to keep me peace towards one another for the next 12 months in the sum of £ 20 each. The hearing was followed by a crowded oourt.. GAME TRESPASS. Arthur Worrail was summoned by Mor- gan Williams, Goitre, for trespassing in pursuit of game on Neuaddfach lands, Llnn- wrda, on the 17th November. Defendant denied the offence. Complainant deposed that he was a Ser- vant in the employ of Judge Bishop, and about 2.30 in the afternoon of the 17th ult. he saw the defendant with a gun and two dogs shooting on Neuaddfach, the property of Judge Bishop. Defendant told him tha he had had permission to go on the land by Mrs. Jones, the tenant. The latter denied having given him such leave, and s>id that deiendant told her that he only wanted to pi t a ferret into the ground. Cross-examined He saw defendant shoot- ing several shots, and the dogs were on the la.nd. His Honour Judge Bishop stated thait he h(ard shots on the land and saw two men thereon. The last witness told him --at Mr. Worrail refused to go away. Witness wx-no up to him, but he walked away to the other Bide of the hedge. He reserved the right of shooting, and no one had any right even to shoot rabbits on the land without a written consent from the tenant. Cross-examined The keeper had told bin that defendant would not go away. He could not say that he refused to do so. Defendant said the whole affair was very trivial, and he went on the land after get- ting permission from the tenant. The Bench considered the case proved, and imposed a fine of 10s. and costs. NON-MAINTENANCE ORDER. Edward Williams relieving officer, charg- ed Wm. Davies, Cross-lane, with disobedi- ence of a maintenance order. Complainant stated that the sum of £1 9s. was in arrear since the 30th June last. Defendant said that his wife and daughter- had been ill for a long time, and he cou'd or.' afford to pay the amount. Defendant was allowed a month to pro- cure the amount. EJECTMENT ORDER. Mr. T. Phillips, solicitor, on behaif of Mr. D. T. Gwvnne-Vaughan, Edinburgh, applied for the recovery of possession of the Sun House from M.ary Hughes. The ten- ancy was from September to September, and notice to quit was nailed to the front door on the 24th March last, but the house had not been given up.

.t!.iliI!Y Jouy Knows that PC is an admirable food, the nicest and most nutritious beverage for the breakfast table. It is made in a moment with boiling water or milk, and its sustaining qualities are COCOA I Invaluable tot all.

Service of the notice was proved by Mr. W T. Price, a clerk in the employ of Mr. Phillips, and Mr. C. Michael testified that he- bad acted as agent for the property since 1903. Evidence was adduced by the defendant a 1<1 her husband that the letting was a March one, the house having been rented in January or February of 1896. Mr. Rhys W. Prioe, who appeared to op- pose the application, cited various sections in support of his case, and eventually magistrates adjourned the application ior fortnight to enable Mr. Phillips to prove conclusively that the letting was a Michael- nns one. BEGGING ALMS. Alfred WThit-tie, a young vagrant, was brought up in custody by P.C. Davies, charged with begging alms on the previous night. The prisoner was discharged with a cau- tion

IS PENCLAWDD ABORIGINAL? TRUE SONS OF THE SOIL IN COCKLE- TOWN. Dealing at the Royal Institution, Swansea, on Monday, with '"The VVelshery of Glower, Colonel vlorgvn explained there were two Welsheries," the tcgal, in which the lands were bell. by Welsh tenure, and the popular, where the land WJS held by Welshmen. Tn the first, the boundaries were fixed and have never va-ied in the second, they shifted ac cording to the requirements of the popula- tion. Hiving rapidly traced the historv of the Welsheries, Colonel Morgan si-id the" old piejudioe between the races had no disap- peared. FOT th.e legal Welshery you must .seek in the library; and for the popular Welshery you must draw largely cm your imagination. 1 here were, -however, still two districts in which the line between the Welsh and English population was plainly marked these were Swansea and Pencl-iwdd. In Swansea, according to the "Daily Post," Scybort'ach-street was a dividing line be- tween an almost exclusively English speak- mg district and a Welsh-speaking one al- most as exclusive. The Irish congregate in Greenhili and Ffynone-street is French, Prince of Wales-rotd, Burlais-crescent, and a section of Carmarthen-road is mainly in- habited by Jews Devonshire is found m the Sandfields Italians in the vicinity of the Palace; and coloured men in Cwm- bwrla. This proved a. tendency of different raoes to congregate in particular quarters, and explained the segregation of the Welsh in the Welsheries in the old days. It was due more to natural affinity than extraneous causes. As to the Penclawdd people, it might be "that they represent the older Goidelic ele- ment which survived the ruthless slaughter by the Normans of the inhabitants of Lower Gower, and that they were gathered to- gether by the Conqueror, and planted at Penclawdd—almost as hostile to the Bry- thonic Welsh as to the* English, and though thejjr wrongs have long been forgotten, their natural instinct continued to keep them die- tinct. It is possible they can claim" to be the only pure Goidelic blood left in Wales, and the last of the sons of the soil! An absorbing discussion was taken part in by Messrs. Lleuier Thomas, Morgan Hop- kin, Pontifex, J. R. Leaver, Dr. Eben. Da- vies, Seyler, A. J. Moffat, C. H. Perkins, and others. It was announced that next Monday, Mr. A. J. Moffat would iectuTe on "Whence the name of Swansea?"

NEATH BANKRUPTCY COURT. TUESDAY. (Before Mr. Registrar Charles.) CASE CLOSED. Re David Edwards, of the WTindeor Laun- dry, represented by Mr. A. J. Jeffreys.— The case was closed subject to the signing of the notes. LEGACY FROM HIS MOTHER. Thomas Morgans, a collier, of 14, Jersey- road, Blaengwynfi, came into court with a deficit of £64 13s. Causes of failure, loss of employment and sickness. On the death of bankrupt's mother, debtor and his brother became possessors of a leasehold house and he paid the latter £100 for his shire out of £150 borrowed on a mortgage on the house. He found since that he had given his bro- ther too much, for when sold the house only realised £173. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys appeared for the debtoT.—Case adjourned. P TAILOR S DEFICIENCY John Puntan, tailor, of Pontardawe, had liabilities amounting to £255600. lid. He said the causes oi his failure were heavy trade expenses, and ill-health oi self. Ad- journed. BLAMED HIS WIFE. William Henry Jones, Tunnel-terrace, la- bourer, Blaengwynfi, had a deficit of £58 12s. Lott. He owed 21 shopkeeper's money. Debtor blamed his wife. The Registrar tn course the wives always get the blame.— The case was adjourned.

Works' "Socials" in Swansea Swansea School Buildings Committee met on Monday, Alderman R. Thomas presid- ing. A question of principle, arising out of an application of the employes of the CwmfeLn Works for the use of the Manselton or Ha- fod School for a "social" on December 31st, was dealt with. The Clerk said it was the first time such ari application had been received from a large body of men. The old School Board used to give the use of the schools, only for educational purposes, to churches and chapels, or to the staffs of the schools. Mr. Corker and Alderman Watkins were averse to granting the use of the schools. The Mayor said the committee had better put their foot down, or they would be open- ing the doo/ to all sorts of things. Mr. Corker I think we are going beyond o-jr powers in granting jt. The request was declined, but the commit- tee granted others for teachers' "socials, and also the Plasmarl School to the Rev. W. D Jones lor a "social." The latter re- quest had been granted for years past. The use of the Board-room at Dynevor- place was also granted the Gower and Oys- termouth Hospital Committee, who meet once a quarter.

The little dusky berries coming to us from Greece are invaluable as food. And yet how greatly are they neglected or omitted from the daily dietary. A pound of cur- rants contains over three times as much actual nourishment as the same weight of lean beef. In fact, the greatest scientific men of the day will prove the truth of the statement. There are people who think that they are indigestible, and that they are likely to cause disturbance in the intestines. This is a mistake. If any inconvenience has eve been caused it is certain that the fau't is not in the currants, but in the method of preparation. It is not likely that anyone his or her senses would eat currants without chewing or chopping them. Treated in this way currants are delicious, and full of rich nei-rishment. They render an infinity of dishes more palatable than they otherwise would be. But the most important of all facts about them are, firstly, that they sup- ply the body with muscle building and nerve sustaining material in a form ready for digestion and absorption—ready to go to work. so to speak. Again, the delicious balance of sugar and r.cid in the carrant makes them palatable, and palatability in food means half if not more of its value. All the currants sent to this country are seedless and without stalks, so that they may be eaten raw or cooked with safety and advantage. Properly prepared, currants are of the greatest value as food for chil- dren and thevse who must live on a "diet, because the fruit gives the full nourishment required by the body without putting any tax on the organs of digestion. Currants should really be eaten every day. There is a. maxim, "An apple a day, no doctor to Currants contain all the beneficial elements of the apple, but in greater pro- portion. In Greece they appear on the table ax wai. <vid the me:; and won -T: <1 Gn uotwi for their heal t h —- &r'1 VIT»jj lit-

INDIGESTION IS A WINTER COMPLAINT. THE SPECIAL VALUE OF BILE BEANS. The oold weather is to be blamed for much of the stomach trouble prevalent just now. Cold depresses the vitality of the body and this in turn hinders the digestion and assimilation of our food. Weak st-omachs should be at once strengthened by that great vegetable tonic-aperient, Bile Beans. Bile Beans stimulate the liver, assist the stomach, and improve the appetite and this at a season when more food has to be taken "to keep out the cold," makes Bile Beans an indispensable remedy. Mrs. A. Pea-roe, of 10, Church Street, Whitstable, says -I was martyr to indi- gestion, and had to lie on a couch for hours at a time unable to move. I suffered i-om terrible Va.ins in the back and stomach, ^nd was unabie to take food. I thought I had heart disease, and consulted a doctor, but he told me that it was indigestion. He treated me for this complaint, and I took bottle after bottle of medicine, but all the doctor's efforts to cure me were in vain. Then I tried various other medicines, but with no better result. I read an account of how Bile Beans had completely cured cases of chronic indigestion, and I gave them a trial. I soon found J was deriving con- siderable benefit. I persevered with the medicine, until at last my good health and vigour were restored. I have not been troubled in any wny since with indigestion or any other complaint, and I can recom- mend Bile Beans. "My husband and my brother have also derived very much benefit from taking Bile Beans. I always give a dose of them to my three boys if they are unwell at any time. The result is always very satisfactory." Bile Beans increase vigour and vitality and are a permanent cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, piles, anaemia, "nerves," female ailments, weakness, dizzi- ness, rheumatism, pains in the back and side, insomnia, loss of appetite, congested liver, lteadache, flatulence, and other ail- ments having a common origin in impaired action of stomach or liver. Bile Beans are also effectual in warding off colds, chills, neuralgia, and influenza. Of all chemists, or post free from the Bile Bean Manufactur- ing Company, Red Cross-etreet, London, E.G., on receipt of prices, lB. l-jd., or 2s 9d. (2s. 9d. box contains three times the Is. ld. size).

SOLDIER HUSBAND'S REVENGE. Execution for Wife Murder at Worcester, At Worcester on Tuesday morning, Wm. farnold was executed for the murder of ms wife, Annie, by stabbing her in the back. farnold, who was fifty years of age, was for 28 years in the Army, and served in the Boer War. While Yarnold was in South Africa, his wife lived with another man. Yarnold went to the house where the woman resided, and stabbed her with a hop-knife, severing the spinal cord. A petition was numerously signed for his reprieve.. The wretched man walked unassisted to the scaffold, but made no statement. On the eve of his execution he made a w1"" leaving to the Worcester Infirmary, where his wife expired from her injuries, J530, the amount for which she had insured him some time previously. He had been confirmed by the Bishop of Worcester in prison a few days before his execution, and was quite resigned to his fate. Pierpoint was the executioner, assisted by Ellis.

Swansea Policemen s Rough Time At Swansea on Tuesday, William Rees, Siloh-road, was summoned for obstructing is n P.C.'s Dennis and Reynolds. Mr. Richards prosecuted Mr. Lc-yson defended. P.C. Reynolds said he was on duty in High- street at quarter-past 11 p.m. on Saturday, and took a man named Thomas into custody. Prisoner said if he didn't let Thomas go he would kill him, and began to pull Thomas away. Prisoner closed with P.C. Dennis, and ail then fell. He had no doubt defen- dant was t he man who tripped up Dennis. In cross-examination, witness said the crowd were like a lot. of savages Mr. Leyson You don't suggest defendant took part in the original row?—No. My buggestion is there WM such a row VOIl never knew who assaulted you till you took up this man?—No, not at all. You did take up another man and charged him at tho same time as you charged Thomas?—I didn't take him ;it was a civilian named Croker. I know I told defendant to go away he was cursing and swearing. P.C. Dennis corroborated. P.C. Evans served the summons on de- fendant, who said, "I admit being there, but I didn't do anything:" Defendant, on oath, denied the charge, and his wife said he did not interfere with the police.— Richard Edwards, Mariner- street, agTeed.. "There are very grave doubts in the case, and we must dismiss it," said Mr. J. W. Jones.

Swansea Charity Match Proceeds On March 30th the famous match of Swan- J a v. Cardiff Coal Exchange was played at Swansea before an admiring and amused crowd. The benefits conferred by the fix- ture were not exhausted that day, for at a meeting of the local committee held on Tuesday, Mr. Rutherford, the hon. secre- tary and treasurer, was asked to distribute the net proceeds as follows:—Swansea Hospital, £ 20; Swansea Seamen's Mission, E7 10s. Poor Children's Christmas Break- fast, 27 5s. the Swansea Barnardo Home, L5; and Swansea Seamen's Rest, 92 10s. total, P,42 5s. In the light of these facts, there can be no doubt regarding the financial success of the match, nor the splendid use made of the proceeds, and the members of the Swan- sea Coal Exchange responsible for the un- dertaking deserve every credit for their good work.

Royal Institution: Issue of Mort- gage Debentures. The members of the Royal Institution, Swansea-, met on Tuesday, when a recom- mendation of the Council was agreed to issue mortgage debentures of P,5 each for an ag- gregate of JB700 at 5 per cent. interest, to liquidate the debt. Col. Morgan presided. The debentures constitute a firet charge on all the property of the institution except freehold and leasehold hereditaments. Mr. Joseph Hall said the security was ample, because the value of the books, paint- ings, furniture, etc., was at least tl;°e times as much as the amount of the intended issue The secretary (Mr. Lewis) said £ 300 worth of the debentures had already been applied for, and that he could have issued the whole lot to one applicant if the Council had so desired. D OPERATION

Duchess of Beaufort, who went to London from Badminton in order to undergo an operation, is making favourable progress to- wards recovery. The Duchess is staying at the lioute of Baroness M. de Brienoii a.nd her Fis ter Baroness Lily, who WM married verv recently. The Duke of Beaufort is .em- stantly backward and forward bdt-11 Br, ton street and Badminton.

Inquiry into the Beaufort Works Fatality. At Morriston on Tuesday, the Lorough coroner held an inquest into the death of Thomas John Petaerick (18), striker, Rock- street, who was killed on Monday at Beau- fort T^npiate Works. Mr. White, Inspector of Factories, was present. Silas Petherick, father, identified the body. Edward John, foreman mechanic, said they were raising a boiler out of its pit with hydraulic jacks. It had been raised two feet, when the jack at one end canted, and the bailer jerked to one side, jamming deceased against the masonry. Mr. White Did you see that the jack was well on. the timbers?—Witness: It was on tihe centre. How do you account for the cant?—It may be that the ground gave way a little. Dr. M. W. Williams said Petherick was quite dead when he arrived. The skull was fractured. A verdict of "Accidental death" waa passed. The coroner expressed sympathy with the father.

BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, SUFFERED MANY YEARS CURED BY VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Mrs. MARTIN HILL, The Hem, Shifnal, Salop, writes. March 31st, 1903 :—"I have had what che doctors call bronchial asthma, and they said I should never be cured, but thanks be to God, and VENO'S LIGHT- NING COUGH CURE, I am better now than I have been for six years since I have been taking ycur COUGH CURE I can lie down and have a good night's reef; it seems a Godsend to me. I have recommended your COUGH CURE to several of my friends. During the winters I had to sit in a chair three months at a time because of shortness of breath and a choking sensat on, but all that has gone and I am now looking very well." VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE is the safest and speediest remedy procurable for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, cat- arrh, pleurisy, and children's coughs. Price 9d., Is. ld., and 2s. 9d., at Chemists everywhere.

BISHOP PESSIMISM OVER THE SCHOOLS. Bishop Hedley, in his pastoni 1 to the local Catholic Churchos on Sunday, says — "Dxvring this last year, as in year be- fore, the schojLs liave continued to be a heavy burthen on the Bishop and the rjle.'gy. TIN ei-Semiocns aherutions, amoantrnjj in many Cf!fI9I!Ø 1"" noow buildings, -which thM m ba wqnrrrd, and which b" ivir* led, "u. runtmu* u.øt.ail, '"speadhj.i o whieh tt is hy nwsv» Act* *e ,4nU not, in aome owe8, be 'wra-4t' ?c rfiwt. W- of more than cc:.e "i «. is in grave pe1"Jl.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT LLANFJ-L*, David Davies (24), Halfway, ly, VN3 caught in a spindle of a grinding ma- chine at the South Wales Works on Tues- day and severely injured. He removed i w the. i.iarv-Hv procmriou* Joor.ditinn

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r I Swansea Watch Committee, Swansea au:i, Committee met on Tues- I day Dr. Rawlings presiding. I For stopping a runaway horse in Castle- square, Philip Bowen, Hafod-terrace, was thanked and given a guinea. Mr. Dan. Jones thought Supt. Gill should attend the committee meetings, as Cap tats Thomas had been in the habit of doing. The Chairman thought Supt. Gill was pre- sent on the last occasion, and if it was wish of the committee he thought it was right the superintendent should be present. The Chief Constable said Captain Thomas attended the meetings to learn all that could be in connection with the police force. The matter dropped, it being understood that Supt. Gill would attend the meeting In future. P.S. Edgar, chief clerk in the Chief Con- stable's office, vae promoted to the ra.nk and pay of a first-class sergeant. The Chief Con- stable said the officer did his work uncom- monty well. With rer^pp^t to the question of children and trading in the streets, the sub-committee was appointed to confer with the chief con- stable on the subject. The Chief Constable said it would be A good thing if those classes of boys could he got into a boys' brigade. The tender of Mr. T. Richards. North- ampton-place (£79 16s.) for the erection of fire brigade sheds at BTynhyfryd and Fox hole was adopted. It was the lowest.

Swansea Trader Lost at Tilt Cove News has reached Swansea that the s.s. Lagom, which left the port on the 17th of last month, has been totally lost at Tilt Cove, Newfoundland, but that all the crew have been saved. The Lagom, which has been in the Swan- sea-Newfoundland trade ever since May, was commanded by Capt. Frankman, and her crew were, it is faid, all Scandinavians. Mr. Daline, the Swedish Consul at Swan- sea, stated on Tuesday that he did not be- lieve there were any local men oil board when she left Swansea, and that she paid some men off. The Lagom, which belonged to Malmo, carried 2,200 tons, and was in ballast, with the exception of 100 tons of coal aboard.

Football Craze: Denounced at Garnant. At anniversary services held at New Bethel Congregational Chapel, Garnanfe| the officiating ministers—Revs. H. M. Hughes, M.A., Cardiff, G. Penar Griffiths, Pentre- estyll, and the pastor—denounced the pre- sent football craze and its effects on tha young. The good fruits of the revival were en- dangered by the growing unwholesome pas- sion for the game. At the evening service the gallery was crowded with young men, many of whom were football enthusiasts.

Gower District Council. Gower District Council met on Tuesday, Mr. John Taylor presiding. Dr. Moule, medical officer, reported that for October only one case of infectious dis- ease had been notified, at Three Crosses. The children attending Llanrhidian Schools a very curious form of eczema on the fii-gers, which was contagious. The play- giound was like a pigstye, and he advised the Council to have it cemented or con- creted. Many of the children at Port Ey- not". Schools had L-een absent owing to measles. 1- was decided that the clerk write to the school managers giving the doctor's report on the Llanrhidian School playground.

CAPITAL PLAY WELL ACTED AT THE STAR. Mr. Carlton Wallace's company in a modern love romance, "The Love that Women Desire," occupies the boards at the Star, and a crowded audience was exception- ally well-pleased with it on Monday. As "Philip Carnly," the hero, Mr. David G. Noble, was manly and forcible, and he has an excellent- and winsome partner in the piece in Miss Lydia Douovaa as "Sybil Thornburn. The part. of the villainous Squire Abingdon, is cleverly depicted by Mr. J. 0. Stewart,, who has an excellent sup- porter in his nefarious schemes in Mr. C. f Quinton Fulford, AS "Rich.rd Abmgdon," his son. Cowdy of fast and furious order is svpplied Messis. John Hignett, as "Delmi O'RourKc, alio Miss Aland Stuart as "Patty Swift." Then there is the coiui- ca1 peli-je-rnajj of Mr. Arthur Ri«-.fc t he "Adaal Vrem" of Mr. Caarhs Fra^lvo* the Frank Hardy" A h. Carlton Wal- lace, and the "Madge Abingdon" o- Alice N. Livsey -a'i :vel; a<*?«*i Th« scope oontkrrtes a gryfii .ttr^laoo.