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I NEATH. 1 At Neath on Monday Robert Charles Thomas (31), mason, married, of Taber- nacle-street, Skew-en, was remanded for in- decently exposing himself. At Neath on Friday Dd. Davies, known as "Dai Banko," was fined 109. and costs or 14 days for drunkenness and disorderly be- haviour. At Neath on Friday Jonah Lloyd, sinker, Old-road, Skewem, was fined P,2 for travel- ling an the Neath and Brecon Railway without a ticket. Mr. D. E. Jenkins, o; Windsor-road, Neath, bought for JB655 at a. Merthyr auc- tion on Thursday, a policy of £ 5,000, issued by the American and British Empire Life Office, on the life of Mr. Daniel Evans, solicitor, Brecon, bankrupt. A sad death is reported from Cilfrew, near Neath. Mrs. Susannah Rees, aged 25, Derwentfawr Cottages, gave birth to a child on Sunday morning and died 3- £ hours later. As no doctor was in attendance an inquest will be held. At Neath on Friday David Morris. Melin- court, Resolven, coliier, was fined 20s. for stealing 25!bs. of coal, property of the Neath Merthyr Colliery.—William Rosaer, collier. had to pay a similar fine for steal- ing 351bs. "rank Marshall, of 3/, Ethel-street, Jno. Marshall, 20, The Latt, and JnG. O'Connor, Savour's-court, were fined 10s. each at Neath on Monday for usina obscene language.- Edward Keefe, 14, Lake's-court (17th ap- pearance), paid £1 and costs for drunken jJld disorderly behaviour. At Neath on Monday a coloured man, who gave his name as William Martin, labourer, Castle-street, was committed for tried on a charge of attempting to commit an abominable offence on Saturday even- I ing. Prisoner said he "was drunk and went to lay down in tho stable. A portion of the roof covering the mills at the Vemon Tinplate Works fell in on Satur- day night, or Sunday morning and smashed the piping conveying the steam to the tin- house department. It is stated that during repairs vrork will be suspended at the tin- house. At Neath on Monday, John Carey, fish- hawker, Swansea, was summoned for having an unjust scales in his possession. P.C. Higgins found the latter below the standard, while the scale was 1 £ ounces against the purchaser. Fine? of 15s. and costs were imposed in each case, and the scales wer%3 confiscated At Neath on Monday Morgan and Melinda Quay-road, formerly of Cecil-street, Meiyo, were each fined 2Cs. and costs for neglecting their child. There had been a separation order, and defendants had been allowed a month to effect an improvement. It was stated that a fortnight ago they re- sumed marital relationship, and that there had been no improvement At Neath on Monday William Harris, Wychtree-street, Morriston, admitted hav- ing worked a horse in an unfit sta.te.-P. C, Morgan examined the animal in New-street-, and found it suffering from two bleeding wounds, which were being rubbed by the b,Il v- band. -Defendant told the court that he was poor, and the horse belonged to his brother.-Fined 5s. and costs. "I don't remember anything," said Thomas Muldoon. an Irishman, charged at Neath, on Monday, with being drunk and disorderly and with damaging Mr Gutteridge's baaatr window to the extent of 18s. 6d. on Saturday night. Muldoon, it was alleged, had of malice aforethought bumped his bead against the window. Prisoner was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness, 10s. and costs for the second offence. ;t nd ordered to pay the damage. At Neath on Friday, Margaret JoTies, single, Briton Ferry-road, was summoned by Sarah Rogers, married, for assault. De- fendant pleaded guilty. Mr. Hunter said Mrs. i.ogers was passing when defendant struck her with a duster, scratched her face, and pulled her hair. Complainant was anxious to show the ex- tracted hair, but the clerk exclaimed, "Oh, no; theilr Worships don't wish to see that." Defendant was fined 5s. and costs. I At Neath on Monday Jabez Gardener, labourer, was charged with stealing a pair of boots value V lid., from Stead and Simpson's shop, New-street Square. P.C. Evans saw the prisoner and another examining the boots. The latter was en- dealouring to conceal defendant. The officer followed prisoner and arretted him with the boots in his possession. The Mayor semtenoed prisoner to a month's hard labour.—P.C. Evans was complimented.

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UNDER THE THREE MILES LIMIT FAIRY TALES TOLD MORRISTON INNKEEPERS. 1 "STORM'" INCIDENTS: MAGISTRATE'S REMARKS. That terrible thunderstorm at Morriston oil Sunday week last caused a lot of people to run inside for shelter. Two of th°m, found a haven in public-houses, and had to answer for it at Swansea Police Court on Tuesday. Evan Evans, Graig-road, was summoned for being illegally in the Britannia Inn. He admitted it. Defendant told the landlord he came from Western-street. Graig-road, where he really had come from, was only two miles 1,112 i yards away. He was fined 20s. or 14 days. Thomas Shea, fuelworker, Pantyglasdwr- street, was summoned for being in the "Lamb and Flag," Morriston. P.C. Thomas said that Shea told the land- lady he was from the docks. The distance here was two miles 1,413 yards. MT. JoMs: Did he give you his right address? P.C. Thomas: Couldn't help it. You know him?—Yes. Defendant: I was making my way to Clydach, and came on very heavy rain. Supt. GUI rl hese men go up to Morriston and get drink. We have had to send a man up there who knows the people in the locality. Thes-e men give great trouble, and it's getting a serious matter. MT. J. W. Jones: The landlords have the matter in their own hands; they needn't open their houses. If they don't wish to have these men coming, they needn't. But they do wish to have them. Shea was fined 10s. or seven days.

CAR JUMPED THE RAILS. SWANSEA BOi INJURED. A Swansea tramcar going towards Pert Tennant shortly after nine o'clock on Monday evening jumped the rails when near the Cuba Hotel, and struck an electric standard. A boy named Bertie Roderick, of No. 16, Hoe-street, St. Thomas, who was in the car. sustained a. cut on the head by being knocked against the windows, and he was treated by Dr. Morgan, Samerset-place, and afterwards taken home. One or two others suffered from shock.

STRENGTHEN THE STAFF OF LIFE. Make the bread eaten at every meal twice as useful as food. The King's Phy- sician recommends everyone to eat currant bread as often as possible, and he explains, in effect, that the small fruit sold at the I grocers shops is simply full of nourishment. In fact, there is no fruit so abundant in I materials for making energy and preserving health as the currant. He'says, "Many are the ways in which currants can enter into dailv use in the household with great ad- vantage to health and pocket." Currant bread is within the reach of people of the r most mcdest income and the saving that will result from its frequent use is surpris- ing, Leading bakers supply both White anJ Hovis currant hreacL

LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") The members of the Guild Cycling Club had their first spin of the season on Thurs- day evening. A good muster turned out, donned with their shields, and an enjoyaDie run resulted. Cricket is in full swing here now, both with the Townites and Collegian*. An interesting meeting between the mas- ters and students last week terminated in a creditable draw. Mr. S. M. Toyne, the School cricket maeteT, placed a brilliant innings of 62. He is an old Hampshire player. I Another eye-opener was the batting dis- play of the Warden, who treated the spec- tators to some faultless cricket. Bis leg- strokes in particular were finely eaacuted. Soar, the "pro. is quite a favourite with masters and boys alike. The College have been fortunate in securing such am admir- able coach. D. J. Parry captured 5 wickets for 18 runs against the masters. The Workhouse was erected in the year 1839, yet still looks a modern building. Miss Jones, of Cilbrvdwen, has lost been awarded a Dairy Scholarship of £ 10, ten- able at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Mr. Morgan Davies, engineer, 'Swansea, accompanied by the members of the Llan- dovery ( orporation, visited the Cynant Springs this week. Let us hope the visita- tion will result in the supplementing of our supply with abundance of pure water. A motorist and cyclist came into collision with one another near the town last week. Naturally, the latter got the worse of the argument, but fortunately no bones were broken. Mr. Ben. Davies, the ex-Interntational, has just received his transfer, not as a foot- baller though, but as licensee of the King's Head Hotel. There were practically no 6ales at the last fair, and farmers returned early o their homest-eacis with the stock. Let us trust the depression in trade is but tem- porary. The Poor Rates in the borough for the current hali-vear are, I understand, 2s. in the J3. This; vith the General District Rate, makes an aggregate rate of 36. 6d. in the £ for the period. Oh dear! Three different letters were received at Llandovery addressed respectively as fol- lows: -"The Living Officer," "Board of Agricultur-e," and "Secretary to the Dis- trict Council." The former was of course, meant for tie Relieving Officer; a Board of Agriculture is so faT, locally, non-existent; whilst a sec- retary to the Council is a position which that body hardly requires. And in these days of education strife too. Well, well! A new Slaughter-house is to be erected on the Groft Fields. Barbed wire is dreaded by the members of the Town Council, and rightly too. How this is allowed to be erected alongside of our main roads has surprised many. Mr. D. R. Roberts, a nephew of Coun- Iv cillor Roberts, returned to his native town on Saturday after a stay of nearly five years in South Africa. Mrs. Jeffreys-Owen, Ystrad; Mrs. B Evans, Llanfair Grange; and Miss E. L. Thomas, Llwyncelyn, have kindly seat magazines and coloured prints to the Guild Reading Rooms. During the past month JB56 was sub- scribed towards the Llandingat Restoration I Fund, and the total amount in hand or I promised is now over £ 1,650. Increased support from outside the parish has come of late. This is as it should be, as Vicar Pritchard is one of the great names in Welsh history, and the Welshman the world over should delight to do hill honour Considering that the Whit-Monday Con- tests were near at hand, one would have ex- pected the committee to attend the meetings in greater numbers. The Memorial and Salem Vestries have been granted for holding rehearsals on Whit-Monday. A committee-man remarked at the 'ast meeting that competitors preferred prize- bags to the cheque or money enclosed there- in. What a funny world we live in. Councillor Daniel Jones, A.C., is making every effort to train his choir to perfection. How happy we shall all be if he wins the prize, eh? Playing against Lampeter College -m I Saturday, Mr. A. J. Fenn hit the bails on one occasion a distance of 31 yards. The Lampetariaos remarked that the w ket was one of the best they had ev-^r played on. Quite a compliment to Gold. Mr. C. P. Lewis has opened the cricket season in brilliant style. May it continue. Gold, the Town "pro. likewise gave an excellent account of himself in this, nis initial match for the club. LLANDOVERY TOWN v. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE. "Dyfri" writer—The Town Cricket Club opened their season on Saturday with a match against Lampeter Collegians. Ow- ing to the late arrival of the visitors, the game did not commence until 2.15. Lam- peter, winning the tcss, elected to go first to the wickets, and one-ned fairly well. The first wicket realised 16 runs, vVilliams re- turning the bail to Lewis. The incoming batsman (Lewis) fell a victom -o Golds, ana two men were thus dismissed for 19 runs. James next joined Pugh. and quite a differ- ent complexion on the game ensued. Both scored freely, and the total reached 56 ere James was well taken at the wicket. Pugh did not survive long, and the remaining barmen succumbing to the electric trund- ling of A. J. Fenn, the innings closed for j the meagre total of 68 runs. The LLan- doverians opened in an unpropituous man- ner, Douglas Jooes, L. N. Eva.ns and Fenn being dismissed for a dozen runs only. The veteran skipper (C.P. Lewi?) next "became associated with Golds (the pro.), and both plavere treated the spectators to an ex- hibition of brilliant cricket. Golds played mcst stylishly and correctly, whilst Lewis scored successive boundaries with powerful drives. Despite repeated changes io. the trundling, the pair remained together until the Lampeter score was passed, the skipper making the winning hit with a boundary on the Maesycoed end, amidst considerable cheering. The batsmen continued to sccre briskly, but with the total at 83 Lewis was splendidly caught at third man, the fourth wicket having added 71 runs, to which the out-going batsman had contributed 49. This included hits for eight 4's. Golds con- tinued batting steadily, and was ultimately out sixth wicket, succumbing to a "yorker." His iwnings of 31 was absolutely faultless, and well deserved the applause which greeted him upon his return to the pavilion. With the exception of Ben Davies and Michael, the other batsmen gave a feeble opposition, and the innings terminated for the credita,ble score of 118 runs, the home- sters thus recording a well-deserved victory by 50 runs. Scores:— LAMPETER. G. Williams, c and b C. P. Lewis 3 I J. E. Pugh. b L. X. Evans 17 B. Lewis, b Golds. 1 F. '%I. James, c Jones, b Evans. 24 G. Davies, Ibw, b A. J. Fena 0 K. Williams, b Fenn 1 P. Self, c Lewis, b Evans 6 H. B. Jones, b Fenn 0 W. H. Llewellyn, b Femn 0 S. S. Davies, not cut 2 C. David, b Fenn 0 Extras 9 Total 68 BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. R. W. C. P. Lewis 7 1 14 1 I Golds 9 1 26 1 [ L. N. Evans 10 2 14 3 ( A. J. Fenn 8 4 5 5 I

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LLANDOVERY. D. T. M. Jones, b G. Williams 6 L. X. Evans, b Williams 0 Golds, b Davies 31 A. J. Fenn, b Llewellyn 1 L. P. Lewis, c David, b Davits 49 C. Mictiael. c Will'am6, b VVilliams 7 H. B. W&tkins, b Williams 3 M. H. Nichols, run out 0 B. Da vies, b Williams 15 W. T. Price, c Lewis, b Davies 1 J. A. Darkes, cot out 3 Extras. 2 Total 118 LLANDOVERY COLLEGE MASTERS v. STUDENTS. '"Dyfri" writesThe Collegians opened their cricket season"on Wednesday afternoon with a two-days' ma.tch against the Masters, who had the assistance of Soar, the pro. Winning the toss, the Students batted first, on a capital wicket prepared by Soar. Thanks to vigorous batting by Rhys, Hum- phreys, James, Rosser and Powell, the cre- ditable score of 144 runs was compiled. Calcott and Toyne were the most successful bowlers, each capturing four wickets. With the exception of Exton, the Masters gave a very poor display, and at the close of the day s play eight wickets were down for 47 rums. On resuming on Thursday Bit 2 o'clock the innings closed in one over, for an addition of a single run. The "Boys" opened their second venture, and again gave a creditable display, scoring 129 ruas for the loss of nine wickets, when the irtnings was declared closed. With 226 runs to gain a victory Fenn and Calcott opened the Mas- ters second innings. Runs came at a good paoe until the telegraph registered 48, when Fenn waa dismissed. S. M. Toyne (the old Hampshire cricketer) followed, and soon gave a brilliant display, his driving in par- ticular, being a treat to witness, ard scored innumerable boundaries. The century was signalled without a separation, but at 117, Toyne wao spIendi-dly caught bv Hum- phreys. Scar was the succeeding Batsman, and commenced hitting vigorously. lie gave a "skier" to mid-off, which Thomas accepted. Calcott was soon after disposed of, after a careful innings of 25. The War- den and Knight then became a:&ccia-ted. and the spectators were treated <) some gocd hatting. The Warden made some Beautiful strokes on the leg-side, scoring rapidly. At the call of time the batsmen remained together, and a very interesting and well-contested encounter ended in a "draw." Scores:— STUDENTS Clat innings) T. W. Thomas, lbw, o Cal::ott 0 D. C. Rosser, run out 13 R. G. Prichird. b Fenr 0 R. J. Rhys, c Toyne, b Calcott 30 0. M. Pow."]'. b Calcott 14 W. W. H'i nohreys, c Smith, b Toyne 30 A. P. JanLPs. c Knight, b Toyne. 12 G. T. Davies, b Toyne 2 R. Lloyd, not out 3 D. J. Parry, c Calcott, b Toyne 4 S. Jones, Smith, b Calcott 1 Extras.J. 35 Total 144 STUDENTS (2nd innings). W. Humphreys, b Toyne 31 R. J Rhys, b Tovnt 3 T. W. Thomas, b Fenr. 0 R. G. Prichird. c Calcott, b Toyne 14 D. C. Rcecer, Ibw, b Fenn 4 0. M. Powell, not out 32 A. P. James, b Fenn 0 R. Llovd. b Fenn 0 G. T. Davies, b Soar 23 D. J. Parry, b Soar 0 S. V. JoOOs, not out 13 Extras 9 Total for 9 wickets. 129 (Innings declared). MASTERS (1st innings). Rev. W. Poole-Hughes, b Parry. 1 H. H. Knight, b James. 0 A. J. Fenn, lbw, b James 0 R. B. Calcott, c .md b James 0 S. M. Toyne, b Parry 5 G. F. Exton, b Jones. 27 Rev. Ivor Jones, b Parry 0 A. B. Lloyd, c and b Jones. 8 Soar, not out 4 F. H. Smith, b Parry 1 R. W. Rees, c Lloyd, b Parry. 0 Extras. 2 Total. 48 MASTERS (2nd innings). A. J. Fenn. b S. V. Jones 17 R. B. Calcott, b Powell 25 S. M. Toyne, c Humphreys, b Powell 62 Soar, c Thomas, b Pa.rrv 13 Rev. W. Poole-Hughes, not out 42 H. H. Knight, not out 21 Extras. 18 Total for 4 wickets isd G. F. Exton, Rev. Ivor Jones, A. B. Lloyd, Smith and Rees did not bat. LLANDOVERY IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Town Improvement Committee was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, under the presidency of Aid. C. P. Lewis, Llandingat. A communication was read from the sec- retary of the Llansamlet Ambulance Squad, asking the committee if they could get the loan of a stretcher for them." The Secretary informed the committee that he had made inquiries with the Rail- way and Town Classes, and both were willing to lend their stretchers. A letter was read from the conductor of the Carmarthen Male Voice Party asking the committee not to commence the com- petition until 2.30. The application was unanimously sanc- tioned, several committee-men expressing a wish that the contest—being the chief event—should be the last on the pro- gramme. Mr. Morgan Griffiths. Penygawse House, was the only person who tendered for the supply of rosettes, and his price of 3s. 6d. per dozen was accepted. Mr. Griffiths was also asked to supply the committee with prize-bags upon the same terms as last year. Messrs. William Davies and John Jones were appointed as caretakers at the bar- riers. It was resolved to grant the adjudicators 6 a luncheon, the same to be supplied by the caterer, Mr. John Davies, ear Inn. "THE HOME OF MY HEART." Composed on the 3rd April, 1837, by Miss M. S. Lawrence, daughter of the then Vicar of Llandovery — Sweet Vale of Llandovery! in sorrow I leave thee, All woeful I feel from thy wild woods to part; Nor absence, nor time, of my love shall bereave thee. For thou art the home of my youth and my heart! Tho' charms ~I beheld in the land of the stranger, Thy beauties axe brighter on memory's chart: Nor wealth's mighty magic my love can endanger, For thou, only thou, art the home of my heart. Dear hill-belted valley! how grand are too mountains, Whiçh form of thy landscape so lovely a part How sweet are the waters which flown from thy fountains, Thou ever-loved home of my youth amd my heart I Sweet visions of thee the soft charm still diffusing, To-night's weary watches a joy can im- part The bright Polar Star of my memory's musing Oh thor., only thou, art the home of my neart. DEPARTURE OF DR. JONES. On Tuesday morning, Dr. J. Harries- Jones and Mrs. Jones, of Royston House, left the town for the United States. The doctor had been in practice here for a few yewre, and his departure is regretted by many. SPECIAL TOWN COCNCIL MEETING. A special meeting of the Llandovery Town Council was held on Monday afternoon, un- der the presidency of the Mayor (Mr. J. C. P Vaughan Piyse-Rice, 1,1 wyny-Brain), for the purpose of considering the proposal of the Loicl Mavor of London to present Queer. Maud, of Norway, with a national gut. in commemoration of her approaching coronation There were also present Aldermen T. Watkin^, C. P. Lewis, D. S. Thomas, and J. R. James; Councillors D. 1. M. Jones. R. Thomas, S. H. Price, F. \y"11, D. Morgan, and J. Evans, together with the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Alfred Thomas). The Mayor announced that his attention had been called to the movement, by a letter which appeared in the "Morni.ng Post" from the Lord Mayor of Lcndon. The cor- onation would take place in five weeks' time, and a5 the matter was a national one, lie did not eee why the borough of Llan- dovery should not join in it, henoe the reason why he had convened tlie meeting. Mr. C. P. Lewis said this was a. naticnaJ testimonial to Queen Maud, the first Queen of Norway, and daughte-r of theiir grand old King, and he had no doubt but that the Lord Mayor of London had consulted his Majesty before starting the proposal. As every corporate body in the country was taking the matter up, he thought that the borough of Llandovery should not be left out in the odd, and a 6mall contribution from the town would meet his Lordship's wishes, and show that they were in favour of it. Mr. T. WatkinB remarked that personally ho was indifferent in the matter. but as the Mayor was very much in its favour, he cer- tainly would fall in with his views. The Mayor stated that lie was not going to do anything contrary to the wishes of the Council. Mr. D. Morgan: Wi 11 the subscription list be open to the town or only limited to the Council? The Mayor: That is for the Council to decide. Mr. D. T. M. Jones considered that as it was a national movement they ought to par- ticipate in it. Llandovery was a borough, and an ancient one toe, and they ought to uphold the dignity of the borough by giving il small amount, whatever it might be. It should certainly be open to the public out- side the Council. Mr. D. S. Thomas understood that this was only an appeal to the mayors in each district. 1 he Mayor: It is an appeal to each mayor to bring the proposition before their respective councils. )1r. C. P. Lewis moved that a list, be opened at the three banks in the town, so that members of the Council and others out- side might have an opportunity to subscribe something.—Mr T. Watkin? seconded. Mr. D. S. Thomas advocated that a list should be or-en-sd at the n.eetiii^, as it would look more official, supported by the Mayor and Council. The mover and seconder agreed with the suggestion, ar.d t.he motion, as amended, was declared carried. The list was then opened, beaded by a subscription of two guineas from the Mayor, a.nd altogether a sum of £4 4s. 6d. was subscribed iti the room. Attention is drawn to the fact that sub- scription lists towards the proposed national gift to Queen Maud of Norway have been deposited in each of the throe "banks in the town, so as to give an opportunity to any person desirous of supporting the project. 1 no same have been headed by the Mayor, and supported by the members of the Town Council. PROPOSED GOLF COURSE. A meeting of the Town Improve- ments Committee was held at the Town Hail on Monday evening to consider the advjsablenees of renting the Crug ar> a gclf course. Councillor T. Roberts pre- sided over a gocd muster cf members. At the outset, Mr. M. H. Nichols (hon. secretary), announced that the Crug OOu. be secured for the object mooted. Mr. H. V. Watkins, Tycerrig, remarked that certain people had approached him with a view of forming a golf club in the town. Mr. Williams, Velindre (the ov?n?r of the Crug), was quite agreeable .to rent the land, and he felt confident that if a club was formed they oould easily enroll sufficient members to pay the rent. Hr; cer- tainly considered it would be an attraction to the town. ) Mr. R. W. Price Can any idea be given as to the expense involved ? Mr. Roberts Yes, and will sufficient members be secured to clear all expanses? Mr. Nichols: That is the point. Mr. Watkins: To pay the lent I said. Mr. D. S. Thomas said that considerable expense would be incurred in laying out the course, as there was no trace of the hoi*3 or anything else of the old course. Mr. J. R. James expressed an opinion that the project would be an attraction out side the town. Mr. J. T. Re&s, the Vron, said he agreed with the movement entirely, as he thought it was necessary for the town, and wonlu undoubtedly bring a lot of people into w.o place, and thus do good all-round. Mr. J. R. James moved that a deputation wait upon Mr. W-diams, Velindre, seeking his terms as to rental, as that would IKo.. tie tbem down to anything. Mr. R. W. Price seconded, and the pro- position was carried. Messrs. D. S. Thomas, T. Roberts, Ii. V. Watkins, J. F. Rees, M. H. Nichols, and Dr. Rosser were appointed as the deputa- tion. These gentlemen arranged to inter- view the owner, and report the result there- of at the meeting of the committee on Fri- day evening (to-night). LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS. These fortnightly sessions were held at the Town Hall on Friday last, the magis- ates present being Mr. W. P. Jeffreys, Biaenos; Mr. C, P. Lewis, Llandingat jand Mr. 1. Haley, GBanbrane Park. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. The license of the King's Head Hotel wa* transferred hom Mrs. M. A. Walters to Mr. Ben. Davies. formerly of the Barley Mow, Llanelly. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. Inspecto.' William Bowyer,of the Royal Society for the Prevention cf Cruelty to Animals, summoned William Williams, a umber haulier, residing at Pistillgwyn, Myddfai, ne*r Llandovery, with cruelly ill- treating and abusing a horse by working it whilst in an unfit sta.te. P S. Deans stated that about 4.15 p.m. on the 27th ult., he was on the Railway Station, and there saw defendant in charge of a dark chestnut gelding, which was at- tached to a timber wagon. He noticed that the horse was lame on the off-fore limb, and apparently suffering great pa.in. He celled defendant's attention to it, when he replied, "Yes. the lorse has been in that state for three or four days." He ordered defendant mot to work the horse again until it was better. On the 1st instant he visited the defendant's farm, accompanied by Inspector Bowver, but fail-ad to find the onunal. They then proceeded to Cefngevel Woods, and there found the horse working. The animal was still lame, and was found working with eight others in dragging timber from the Dingle. Defendant was again cautioner not to work the horse, but continued doing so until Iiandovery Railway Station was reached. The horse was exceedingly lame, and totally unfit for work. Mr T. Phillips, solicitor, oil behalf of the defendant, admitted too offence, a.ud pleaded for leniency. The magistrates characterised the case as a most cruel one, and inflicted a fine of £1 and costs. POOR RATES. The poor rates for the parishes of Llan- dingat, Llanf airarybryn and Llanwrda were duly presented and affirmed. DEATH OF MRS. TABITHA LEWIS. The death took place early on Sunday morning, in a most sudden manner, of Mrs- Tabitha Lewis, the wife of Mr. John Lewis, Black Rock, in this town. The deceased, who was a well-known and highly respected inhabitant, was out on the previous day apparently in a good state of health, bat had a paralytic seizure later, which nnforta- nately proved fatal.

-> The date of opening of Cray Waterworks has not yet been fixed. The Town Clerk believes it will take place next tronth.

WHOLE FAMILY BENEFIT. SCALP DISEASE, BAD LEG, AND POISONING CURED, AND INJURIES HEALED BY ZAM-BUK. Mns. A. Griffiths, of 32, Liverpool Lawn, West Cliff, Ramsgate, has met with some interesting proofs of Zam-Buk's efficacy in her home. She said to a. "Tbanet Times" reporter:— "My little daughter suffered dreadfully with ecalp-dasease for about six years. I first noticed an eruption on her scalp when she was only eleven months old. It de- veloped into running sores, a.nd I failed to check the trouble at all. The doctor, too, failed to do any good, and I then began to go to different chemists, trying all eorts of ordinary ointments, medicines etc. I had to keep her bead shaved, and the irritation was so bad that sleep was often out of the question for U8 both. "I was told that no cure could be found for her, but eventually I tried Zam-Buk. The balm soothed the irritation, and she was aeon -sleeping beautifully each night. I dressed the scalp carefully and regularly with Zam-Buk for some time. The sores dried up at last, and finally the dry, thick, soaJy skin disappeared, to reveal a clean, sweet, healthy soaJp. Her hair began to grow again nioely, and now, thanks entirely to Zam-Buk, she is absolutely well. "My, eldest daughter had a bad leg for WHQe time, and one week's treatment with Zam-Buk completely cured irt. Through dressing this leg I got a. poisoned hand my- self, and one finger was so bad hat the doctor informed me he would be compelled to draw the nail to save the first joint. However, J applied Zam-Buk, and within ten days the finger was perfectly healed. Mv husband thinks Zam-Buk most valu- able for swollen and painful toe joints, and K LJV6 US6<* sacoess^ully among my other children for cuts, bruises, sores, growing pains, etc. I have a lot of little ones, and Zam-Buk has been quite a boon to !)1P. (j'lf home shall never be without the usefuljittle box of Zam-Buk." This is a golden hint for every home!

MUSICAL TRAMWAYMEN. SUCCESSFUL APPEARANCE ON MUMBLES PIER. There were exoellent attendances at the Mumbles Pier on Sunday afternoon and evening to patronise the debut thereon of the Swansea Tramways Band, who, under Inspector Maimone, went through an exact- ing programme in a manner that rather as- tonished those who had not heard the band beiore. The programme comprised selections from Suppe, Sullivan, Round, Bellini, Hume, Michaelis, Benedict and Gounod, the latter being an admirably rendered trombone solo bv Bandsman W. Isaac ("Lend me your aid-")

MR. S. T. EVANS AND THE "BULL." AMUSING INTERLUDE IN THE HOUSE. In Monday night's debate in Parliament upon the Welsh National Council Clause (Clause IV.) of the Education Bill, Mr. Birrell had stated that Clause I. con- tained the spinal column of the Bill. Mr. S. T. Evans reminded the Committee that during t-hs debate on the Bill of 1902 there had been a motion tJ postpone Clause 1. On that occasion Mr. Balfour had op- posed the postponement on the ground that Clause I. was the backbone of the Bill, and then had gone on to argue that the back- bonij should be in front. (Laughter.) Sir E. Carson: May 1 ask my learned friend bow he voted on that occasion ? (Laughter.) But there was no reply.

IS IT ANTHRAX? THREE BULLOCKS DIE AT GLYN- NEATH. What is presumed to be an outbreak of anthrax is reported from a farm a.t Glyn- Neath. Three bullocks have already died and have been buried in quick-lime. Veterinary Surgeon Edwards was called in in the first instance, and he regarded the case as so suspicious that he sent certain parts to the Cardiff county laboratory. The reply, al- though not actually certifying anthrax, states in effect that Mr. Edwards and' the police were justified in the action taken. Anthrax is the most deadly of animal diseases.

£100 CHEQUE WINDFALL. PASTOR HOWTON PRAYS TO SOME PURPOSE. At .23rd anniversary services of the Gos. pel Union Mission Hall, Glossop, run by "Pastor" Howton, the "pastor" came for- ward and said he had some good news to tell the people. The offertory was taken, after which tbe 'pastor" announced the amount of the offering, which amounted to J261 5s., and then came the happy surprise. He went on to say how he had been pray- ing some days previous and had stated to those m the Home that something was com- ing. However, the time came on Thursday morning last when ho received a J3100 cheque, sent to Mrs. Howton and himself for personal use ;n Beth Rao ha.

RETIREMENT OF MR. F. SMITH. ANOTHER PRESENTATION TO SWANSEA L. AND N.W. OFFICIAL. At the residence of Mr. F. Smith, Swan- sea, who recently retired as district traffic superintendent of the Swajvsea and Central Wales Division of the L. and N.W.Ry., Mr. A. Entwistle, of Euston, on Tuesday, on behalf of the officials, presented Mr. Smith with a rose bowl, pair of vases, tra- velling dock, mirror and cigar case, all in solid silver, accompanied by an album con- taining an address, signed by the whole of the district and other officiels. Mr. Smith requested Mr. Entwistle to convey to his brother officers the expression oi his thanks (he being one of his oldest friends in the service.)

..———-) STRAWBERRY SEASON. "JUST AS LARGE SUPPLIES AS EVER." According to the "Daily Express," "he prevalent cold weather has so affected straw- berries that it has been the ruin of the crops in many parts of the country. Filled with more or less alarm at the prospect, "Daily Post" reporter consulted Mr. Fred Ley, Swansea Market, who is an authority. "I visited fifty strawberry plantations myself in Devonshire last week," said Mr. Ley "and in my opinion .ere will be just as large supplies as ever—perhaps more— I and of a better quality. Foreign straw- berries are also plentiful." So the strawberry-lover can breath afresh.

MORRISTON ODDFELLOWS RECEIVE EMBLEMS. At a smoking concert at the Inn, Mometom, jjaresentrsfctaoofi of emblems were made to three members of the Loyal Forest Lodge of Wales Unity of Oddtfettows. Boto. Jonathan Lewis presided, supported by Bros Phillip BLmnperey, P.N.G., treaearer, Rkba-rd Htuybw (pfesMteot). Thomas Mor- gane, P.N.G., Isaac Lloyd, P.N.G., and Mr. Edward (Harris (aoKcitoc).—The chairman presented Bro. J. Q. with an emblem, and BTOB. R. T. Thomas and J. P. lie-weiyn were ottoeir recipients.—MT. Bdwaaxl Harris (solicitor) said the emMem was eotmerthias to be prood oJ It would recall to them what they had done for their fellow-men.—Biros. Riehaid Hughes, Isaac P. BwnphjreTS, Thomas Morgans, and* James WlSbune (Burry Part) ateo spobe—A mflaottltaoeous pro- gramme was provided by MesTorn Bowles, D. Harris. Dan WaBtams (elocution- ist), Dan Williams (tenor), W. Llewelyn, and Ivor Jenkins.

MAZAWATTEE Maaawattee still hold the MAZAWATTEE Record for a single dutv MAZAWATTEE payment on Tea actuaUy MAZAWATTEE bought and Cleared. MAZAWATTEE All Grocers stock it.

UNITING THE CHURCHES. ] SWANSEA MINISTER ON A GREAT CHURCH PROBLEM. One worry of the churches nowadays is the quarrel over creeds. An attempt to grapple with the subject was made by Rev. E. A. Voysey, M.A., West Bromwich, who preached at Swansea Unitarian Church OlD. Sunday. Separations of the churches, he said, were always extreme steps. Instead of lending themselves to promoting God's kingdom, people had spent their time in weary con- troversy, in fighting aaid wrangling over letters and words, over forms, with much waste of strength. What was to be the remedy? Re-union in one great majestic church. The rev. gentleman expressed his admira- tion for those who argued this, but feared ihe result of such a corporate re-union would be a uniformity, but not unity. Unity was what they all desired, but they could not secure it by a mechanical and external uniformity. After quoting the Church of England as an example, he continued there was far more unity among the Free Churches, while there was little uniformity. But did they want a corporate re union? He did not think it would be a good thing for religion, for he stoutly denied that jealousies and strife were necessary and inevitable from diversified sects. These things were not the result of diversification, but had sprung from the intolerance and bigotry of pro- fessing Christians. Wherever there was life there was variety—uniformity wee the mark of death, while diversity was the sign of life. No one dared say that any one of our two hundred sects could be spared to- day each church bad its special work, its special witness to make, and its special appeal. It was a new spirit they wanted. Given that new spirit they would have the unity they desired, for it was the narrow, bigoted spirit which destroyed the unity of the church. It was by becoming a re- ligious united state that the churches would enter into possession of that splendid unity of spirit in the bond of peace they all longed for.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. Before Messi. J. W. Jones, F. Edwards, Oakley Walters, W. Thomas, and R. L. Sails. FIFTY-SEVEN NOT OUT. Mary Grimshaw, no address, married, had 56 previous convictions for drunkenness against her. She begged for leniency, and was dismissed with a caution. MISCELLANEOUS. Mary Ann Owens was fined 5s. or five days for havin" L<een drunk and disorderly. Ann Drinkwater went to the station d demanded to be locked up. Sh:) was now charged with riotous behaviour. On a previous occasion she had been sent •to her home at Narberth, and was now or- dered to prison-for 14 days. The case of William Marks, labourer, Rosobery-terrace, Plasmarl, summoned cr allowing his wife and child to become chargeable to the Union, was adjourned *or a fortnight. John Simons, een., and John Simons, jun., Carmarthen-road, were each fined 5s. for a minor indecency. Sixteen parents were summoned for not sending their children to school, and ten summonses for non-payment of rates were heard. "NASTx HABIT": PITCH AND TOSS. John Evans, labourer, L and, was sum- monied for playing pitch and tcss near the North Dock. "H's a nasty habit; why do you indulge in that sort of thing?" asked Mr. J. Jones. "You must pay a fine of 5s. or five days." Defendant went down. MILK O! For causing an obstruction with a milk cart in High-street, John Wilkins, King Edward's-road, paid 5s. BLOOD ON THE HANDKERCHIEF. Jessie Rogers, Rodney-street, and Wini- fred Grey. Mariner-street, charged each other with assault Mrs. Rogers produced a handkerchief covered with biood. Rogers was fined 5s. Grey was dismissed.

LLANELLY COUNCILLOR. DEATH OF MR. THOMAS, SWANSEA- RCAD. Councillor Wm. Thomas, stone-cutter, Swansea-road, Llanelly died early on Tues- day morning from inflammation of the lungs after only a short illness, at the age of 38. Deceased was a. member the County Council, and was elected on the Urbrai Council, and was elected on the Urbrai I Council last April at the heal of the poll, being exceedingly popular. He was a deacon of Zion Chapel, where he was a very active worker, and took a nrominent in- terest in temperance matters.

DOCTOR WOULD HAVE SAVED HER LIFE. MARRIED WOMAN'S SAD DEATH AT CILFREW. At Cilfrew, near Teath, on Monday even- ing an'inquest was held touching the death of Mrs. Susannah Rees, who died three bo ars after childbirth on Sunday. Evidence was given that every effort was made to obtain medical assistance, but un- successfully, and that had a doctor been, '.n attendance the woman's life woulld have been saved. The cause of death was hemorrhage.

——— ———— OLD LLANDILO CHARTER. EFFECT UPON MARKET SCHEME. The syndicate which contemplated erect- ing a fair and market at Llandilo will learn with regret (according to a contemporary's correspondent) that a. Royal Charter, dated 1280, and given by Edward I. to the town (then called Dyneover, now known as Llan- dilofawr), has been found, which will put an end to the attempt to divert from the town the right of holding fairs and markets within its boundaries. It is now suggested that for the present a mart only will be built.

PEMBREY OLD CHURCH. SCHEME OF RESTORATION. A meeting has been held at the National School, Pembrey, to consider the question of restoring the old Parish Church. Rev. D. Jones, B.A., vicar, presided. It was de- cided to form a committee consisting of the parochial clergy and the churchwardens of the four churches in the parish. The restoration of a historic building ke this is one which appeals to the Noncon- formists quite as much as to Church people, and many of them have already intimated their willingness to subscribe.

Our lady readers may like to know what the fashions were exactly one hundred years ago. We therefore reproduce them from the "Cambrian," May, 1806: "Long Dress. —A dress of fine muslin; the train long and very richly embroidered; the sleeves very abort, worked to correspond with the bottom of the dress; the front and back quite plain, the latter very narrow and very low. A bdt the same as the dress, fastened to the back and tied in front. A scarf-shawl of Trafalgar, one-coloured silk. A turban, at of straw. York tan gloves. Short Dress.— A dress of white muslin made with a dra- pery which comes from the left side of the waist and terminates at the bottom of the dress on the right side the drapery a.t the bottom of the dress ornamented with lace of rich work; the front made to fit the bosom quite tight, and trimmed to correspond wi*h the dress. A spencer of coloured silk made quite plain. A cottage bonnet trimmed with May bloom."

GOOD-BYE TO WIFE AND FOOTBALL. Mr. Herbert Jackson, secretary of Ful- ham Football Club, has been found shot dead at Soutbfields Railway Station, Wim- bledon, with a revolver by his side. De- ceased, who was aged 31, had been unwell of late. In his pocket wa-s found a note 'n which he could not bear his pain any longer and bade good-bye to his wife and the foot ball club.

SWANSEA DOCK RATING I ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE TO APPEAL. Swansea Assessment Committee have un- animously decided to appeal to the House of Lords against the decision of the Court »I Appeal with respect to the Harbour Trus- tees' rating. Put bnetly, the point is whether the dues of the Harbour Trust are to be taken in^o consideration in making up the rateable value of the Harbour. The point of law involved in the litiga- tion is an interesting one, and the Assess- ment '^mmittee have been advised that they have a strong case. The opinion was also expressed that an effort should also be made to get any other municipality similarly interested to co-oper- ate but it is considered more likely that ate but it is considered more likely that Swansea will have to fight the case "on its own." Leading counsel for the Assessment Com- mittee will be Mr. Danckwerts.

MARGAM CAMP. INSPECTION OF DENBIGLS AND GLAMORGANS. Colonel Little, accompanied by Captain Rankin, 7th Hussars, and sitaff, arrived at Margam Camp for the purpose of making an inspection. The troops of the Denbighs paraded at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, and proceeded to 1..113 Kenfig Sands, where each squadron was in- spect-ed separately. Upon returning into camp, Colonel Little inspected every detail of thi3 camp, and ex- pressed himself highly pleased. THE INSPECTION OF THE GLAMORGANS. Our Port Talbot correspondent at Mar- gam Camp telephones —Both the Glam->r- gans and Denbighs left camp at Margam this (Tuesday) morning a.t 9 o'clock, the weather being dull and threatening. The troops galloped away to the Kenfig Sands, where the Glamorgans were inspected by Colonel Little, accompanied by Captain Rankin. The inspection consisted of par- ade, drill, mounting and dismounting ser- vice. Colonel Little then returned to camp, and inspected the tents, saddles, mess-rooms, canteens, etc. He expressed his satisfaction ■with all the arrangements at the camp and the excellent condition of the troops.

■ "i—1 ■ "■ MORRISTON VILLA BUILDING CONTRACT. SEQUEL TO ARBITRATION OVER PROGRESS CERTIFICATE. On Friday, in the King's Bench Division, Mr. Justice Ridley and Mr. Justice Darling had before them a motion by the plaintiff in the case of Williams v. Griffiths, which in the case of Williams v. Griffiths, which was to set aside the award of an arbitrator, on the ground of excessive jurisdiction. Mr. Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. McCaudley for defendant. Mr. Jones stated that the defendant was engaged to erect a new villa at Morriston, Swansea, and a term of the contract pro- vided that. should the architect refuse the builder a progress certificate, he could go to arbitration. Such certificate was refused, and the builder went to arbitration. The result was that he was awarded a larger sum than he claimed, and plaintiff accord- ingly made the present motion. Tiie hearing was adjourned. The hearing was adjourned. c

YSTRADGYNLAIS MINISTER. WINS CHAIR PRIZE AT BRECON. At Brecon chair eisteddfod on Monday, Lord Glanusk presiding, the chair poem, "Llyn Safaddon" (Llangorse Lake), £5 and carved oak chair, was won by the Rev. Wm. Griffiths, Ystradgynlais, "Gwilym a.p Leision." Eight compositions hod been re- ceived, and the successful bard was proudly I chaired. Mr. T. P. Thomas, Ystalyfera. won the senior violin competition, and a choir from Seven Sisters competed unsuccessfully in the second choral competition for mixed voices. Mr. Ivor Owen, Swansea, won the senior pianoforte solo.

« — HOW THE MONEY WENT. LAKE OF BURGUNDY AT THE CAPE. Before the War Stores Commission on Tuesday morning, Colonel Frederick Buist, who was in Pretoria in charge of the Army Service Corps in 1903, said that he failed to sell a supply of Burgundy. Justice FarwelJ (presiding) Was any ring made .against the Army? Was there any reason why you did not get a decent offer r.>r decent wine? Witness replied a ontractor once said to him, when looking at the stores, Do you realise huw much Burgundy is here?" Three years consumption for the whole of South Africa—(laughter)—and there is no market for 'anything of the kind." Colonel Haninett, who was at Bloemfon- tein, told how a contractor's agent gave him a letter while riding in a Cape cart one day. On opening it he found it contained notes ror £ 200.

WELSH EDUCATIONAL HOME RULE. EFFORT TO GET CLAUSE IV. TREATED SEPARATELY. On the order for committee on the Educa- tion Bill coming up in Parliament on Mon- day night, Mr. Stuart Wortley moved that the committee be instructed that they nave power to deal separately with Part IV.—tho clause relating to the Welsh National Coun- cil—and to report the same to the House as a separate Bill. He referred to the fact that nearly ail the welsh representatives sat on one side of the House, and added that it behoved the House to order its pro- ceedings with special care, having regard to the fact that a large minority of the Welsh people was totally unrepresented. The Bill excised quite enough suspicion and bitterness without the addition of matters arousing the fear that the Welsh were to have autonomy in educational affairs whilst being free to interfere in English educational matters. Mr. Birrell agreed that Part IV. might be considered separately, but the Government s course offered a convenient and proper me- thod of dealing with a very necessary le- form. Messrs. Arnofid Forster and Salter supported Mr. Wortley's instruction, uut Mr. Redmond said that the Nationalists would certainly vote on the Government's side. Mr. Balfour asserted that the only argu- ment they had hitherto found in favour of Part IV. was that the Board of Education was desirous of getting rid of the President of the Board of Trade and Wales, and vice versa. In this mutual repulsion the Opposi- tion had hearty sympathy, knowing the two parties—(laughter)—but it showed how little Part IV. was in any sense an integral portion of the great measure for dealing with prim- ary education. He complained that surely the way to carry a great legislative proposal was not to affix to the tail end of the measure that which had carried a great flame of passion throughout the country, matters which were quite irrelevant and raised great political and constitutional questions. He further complained that only through tAle mouth of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff had they had any authoritative statement about the proposals the Government were to make for administrative Home Rule in Welsh educational matters. The instruction of the committee was re- jected by an adverse Government majority of 266.

GENEROUS BEQUESTS TO HOSPITALS. The late Dr., Thomas Oorbett, of Droit- which left estate of the gross value of £ 38,879. In addition to his bequest of £ 10,000 to Worcester for pensions for the blind poor, he has left £ 5,000 each to Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas Hospital, University College Hospital, Great Ormond-stieet Hos- pital for Sick Children, and the East London (Hospital for Children.

WAS THE DEED SEALED? MORRISTON PROPERTY DISPUTE m THE COUNTY COURT. FOUR WELCOME-STREET COTTAGES AT STAKE. A claim was heard at Swansea County Court on Monday for the possession of 'our cottages, the parties being Thomas Howell, No. 7, Tydraw-place, Port Talbot, and Benjamin Howell, plaintiffs, and William Gower, Trewyddfa-road, Morriston, defend- ant. Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Mr. Stanley Owen) was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams (in- structed by Mr. Edward Harris) for defend- ant. The case was that a deceased Mr. Arthur Gower assigned in 1882 to one Thomas Phil- Jips premises in Welcome-street, Morris to i\ in trust to pay an income.to Mr. Gower dur- ing his life, and after his death to Sarah Gower, his wife; or should she predecease him, after his death to the heirs mentioP-ed in her will. Under her will the plaintiffs were entitled to the property, subject <4 certain pecuniary interests. The defence, Mr. Meager explained, would be that the settlement was not sealed; out he would call evidence to show the state the deed was in when drawn up. Three people saw the stamp affixed to it. Benjamin Howell, plaintiff, said he was the late Mr. Gower's nephew. Mr. Gower once took him to the grave of his little child and told him to look after it, and that he would benefit by his aunt's will. Plain- tiff also spoke to seeing seals on the c1..ee:i of alignment. Mr. St. John Francis Williams: H. seems to know nothing about anything but 6etls. (Laughter.) Thomas Howell, of Tydraw-plaoe, Port Talbot, the other plaintiff, had also ob- served the seals. Mrs. Lettice Howell, Green-street, Mor* riston, said once, three days before the death of Mr. Arthur Gower, he took out an envelope and 6aid, "We have put it all right between you" (meaning between the two Howells). Mr. Edward Bowen (50), who said be had been a derk since he was 15, deposed as T-ht» attesting witness to seeing "wafers" put on the deed. To subsequent questioning, however, 1-(" admitted he could not quite remember fcha occasion, and would not say it was properly sealed. This was the plaintiff's case. Replying to the evidence, Mr. Francis Williams said if a wafer remained on the- deed for any length of time there would bel some trace, whereas, as a matt-cr of fact, no trace was visible at all. He contended what this was not a valid deed. His Honour said in face of the fact that the deed was expressed to be "sealed, signed and delivered," and that it bore a deed stamp, there was very strong presumption it was legal at the time. Mr. Francis Williams: Then I shall sub- mit Arthur Gower did net quite know waat he was doing. Mr. Meager I called witnesses to show Mr. Gower spoke of what he had done. Thsy were not cross-examined. Mr. Francis Williams, opening on the evi- dence he now proposed to call, said deceased Arthur Gower was an old man, very illiter- ate, a.nd understood very little English. Also the deed contained no charge of revoca- tion, and Gower never obtained the neoes- sary license from his superior landlord to deal with the property. On those gronada he asked for relief for his client. Mr. Meager: He was only 68 when he made the deed. His Honour: And I have not heard of any case where the clause of revocation was regarded as material. William Gower, administrator of the es- tate of his brother Arthur, was called, but little could be got out of him. "Did you." asked Mr. Meager of Gower, "instruct Mr. Edward Harris to write A us that you would hold the property what- ever the settlement might1 contain?" "Yes, I told Mr. Harris," replied Gower, after the question had been several tim^a translated into Welsh. His Honour gave a verdict- for the plain- tiffs, without costs.

BISHOP'S CALL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. ADMIRABLE ADDRESS AT ABERYSTWYTH. In his admirable speech on the education controversy at Aberystwyth, the Bishop of St. David's made a powerful appeal for Christian unity. The Bishop said "the only way that I can see out of our diffi- culties and our dangers is for ali Christian people who earnestly believe in religious education to sink, as they can, all partial prejudices, like partial likings and partial interests, and set themselves to consider seriously how they can so far meet each other's subordinate differences of opin- ion as to be able to present a united front to the common enemy of us all—secularism. There is ONE PRINCIPLE OF SOLUTION, just all round, as a broad basis upon which a real and effective system of religious edu- cation can be built, which all friends of religious education should consider. It is this: It should be a settled law of the land that in every school all children, if parents desire it, should have religious education, and have it as far as may be practtcab e in the form desired by the parents, within school hours, and given by teachers qualified bv conviction and knowledge to give it. This principle rests on four solid foundations, namely, the natural right of parents, the nature of real education, the welfare of the nation, and the religious liberty of the denominations. It rests on the natural right of parents to a voice in determining the quality of the religious side of the edu- cation which the State compels their child- ren to have. If the ratepayer asserts himself, let his rates be earmarked in this country as in Canada, or let us, as would be better on other accounts, place the cost of national education to Imperial taxes instead of local rates." COMING MEETING OF THE DRAFTING COMMITTEE. A preliminary notice has been issued by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff convening a meet- ing of the committee appointed to draft the scheme of the Welsh National Council. The conference will Be held at 11 a.m. next Friday at the Victoria Hall, Uan. drindod Wells. Aldermen M. Tutton and R. Martin and Councillor Corker represent Swansea.

SWANSEA 1907 "NATIONAL" IMPORTANT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the General Committee of the Swansea (1907) National Eisteddfod will be held on Thursday evening. Business To receive and adopt the prize list of the Musical and Literary Committees; the re- port of Provisional Pavilion Committee; and to fix the date and plaoe of the Pro- clamation" of the 1907 Eisteddfod. The following committees will also be ap- pointed Gorsedd, Printing and Advertis- ing, Pavilion, Railway and Executive.

FUNNEL BLOWN AWAY. STEAMER'S QUEER PLIGHT AT SWANSEA. The Swansea trader 5oB. Croftiiead lies in the South Dock, Swansea, undergoing repairs as the result of a tempestuous ex- perience off the Irish Coast. So rough a time did she have that the great portion of the funnel was blown away. She presented a queer appearance on her ar- rival at Swansea.

BLAZE IN LONDON DOCK. Lloyd's Gravesend agent telegraphs: 4jj nrb broke out on Tuesday morning on board the British steamer City of York, from Cat cutta, lying in Tilbury Docks. It is re* ported to be still burning.

NEW SOUTH WALES JUBILEE. Sydney, Tuesday.—The jubiflee of respon- sible Government in New South Wales was celebrated to-day by a Parliamentary re- union. A congratulatory message was read from King Edward.—Reuter.