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SOUTH WALES STORIES OF THE…
SOUTH WALES STORIES OF THE SHOCK. TAKEN FROM NEAR AND FAR. Rev. T. Manuel, Aberdare, was knocked off his chair. i- The Christ Church Vicarage had its chim- ney damaged. Two chimneys of the Bonded Stores, Port Talbot, collapsed. In many oases women lost their power of J speech for several seconds. Clothes hanging out to dry at Sketty were rattled off the lines into the garden. Last South Wales earthquake was at Haverfordwest on December 17th, 1896. In the upper rooms of the offices occupied by Sir Griffith Thomas the ceiling split. A Neath woman living in Windsor-road temporarily lost her speech through fright. Some Swansea folk even now elieve the ehock was not the result of an earthquake. Gowerton, Waunarlwydd, Throo Creeses, and Loughor claim to have felt two distinct shocks. At Swansea Gaol Mr. Pritchard, the gov- ernor, states nobody felt a very s-evere tremor. There are several cases of Swansea school- girls being rendered hysterical bv the events of Wednesday. Clerks^ att Cardiff city business offices thought "it" wrus the office cat rummaging about the papers. Two painters a,, work bad only left a. plank on which they were standing when down it crashed. A thousand calls were made at Morriston Exchange in half an hour, as a result of the shock, presumaoly. One clerk at Cardiff, on feeling the shock, grabbed a handful of cheques and dashed into the street, liatless. A rumour that Brynmill schools had fallen down caused a rusli of anxious mothers in that quarter of tl 1 town. The boys of the Higher Grade School went on with their duties as though nothing untoward bad happened. At Terrace-road School it is said a teacher was giving a science lecture on earthquakes when the shock occurred. At Dunvant the school wall was cracked and walls were also injured at Resolven and Cwmgwrach police-stations. A work-girl, Sarah Ann Jonas, employed at Cwmavon Tinworks. was severely injured by a falling pile of tinplates. At Bonymaen several chimneys were. thrown down, and the men at Cwm Colliery m suspended work f<" the day. A woman in Lower Oxford-street, Swan- sea, injured her leg by failing downstairs with a, bucket in her hands. In 1904 and 1905 there have been 14 Separate shocks felt in the United Kingdom •—the great majority very slight- Pembrokeshire is said to be an centre, which is described as "wattled faults"—i.e. geological fractures. A deaf and dumb woman alone 1&r kgd house on Mount Pleasant, was not distui by the shock in the slightest degree. "Are you prepared for the dajP £ sea r.tent,' was the question put by j jjy r imeter to persons he met on Wednesday A woman in Alexandra-road is ^ab(>ut tthe felt the earth tremble at 8-30, ook hour before the more severe sh At Port Eynon the inhabitants oat of houses in ereat alarm, the scnoois humed home were clœed am.d hum orne $or safety. Sandfields, Port Talbot, bricks feom a feU cloae to where Mrs. Gill was bathing her child. Both had nar- row escapee. A St. Thomas newsagent's first imprc-sion of the earthquake was to see all his period- ica'eand newspapers being distributed about 'h. floor.. Mr. P. Marrow, th(6 papular Swansea •hipbroker, remembers the shock! He was thrown off his stool, and had his office littered with bncke. The greatest British seismologist, Profes- sor Milne, got most of his experience in Japan, where earthquakes are as familiar as thunderstorms- Probably tbe Swansea school which was least affected was Dyfatty. Mr. Rowland Richards the headmaster, reported no aJann whatever. At Kidwelly the shock was accompanied by a rambling noise, the inhabitants were terrified, and a part of the Nelson Inn chimney collapsed. Pictures and ornaments were smashed in Aany Brynmill houses. Everybody rushed out into the open. At the schools some of the teachers fainted. There are smart people at Birmingham. Hnirsday's poet brought a circular from the Author of a forthcoming book on earth- quakes, requesting details. £10,000 damage was done by the shock in the eastern counties of England on April 22cd, 1884, and a Mansion House fund was I opened to relieve distress. -■strange to say some people did not know thait an earthquake had happened until the "Daily Post announced it. Many more felt the shock, but heprd no report. ^Tte captain of a vessel in the North TXJCiC, Swansea, avens that his craft listed over dangerously. He thought a steamer lying alongside had heeled against it. A statement published in a contemporary t*J the effect that the Swansea Gasworks was "considerably damaged," is designated by^tho management as "an absolute lie." The extent of tbe oscillation of iiouse by tho management as "an absolute lie." was "considerably damaged," is designated by^tho management as "an absolute lie." The extent of tbe oscillation of iiouse in Alexandra-road can be judged from the fact. t oat a duet mark showed a bronze <*rnan>int had moved about two inches. A little girl going to the National School fell in Oxford-street at the moment of the earthquake shock, and a brother at the same time fell down in the Dyfatty-street iCMoL The police fire escape was busy in the Sandtielas district on Wednesday, displacing fcwsti bricks and removing leaning chimneys. DT The work at time6 was aocompanied by much risk. A rumbling noise and a distinct tremor was Maestegs experience. The work of polling down a public-house wa<s completed by the shock, and an old lady of 96 was thrown out of bed. An awful possibility is opened up should a reajly violent shock occur in South Wales with he enormous number of men employed' under,,xound, who would be entombed alive by a Treat upheaval. A c irious piece of good fortune befel a gentleman at Sketty. His walking stick drooped from, his hand as a result of the sudden shock, and fell upon a threepenny bit. Both were picked up. Curiously enough a remark was made in the "Daily Post," in an article on the Cray dam. that it was safe against anything but San Francisco disturbances. We have more to fear from earthquakes in that direction than we reckon with. Oh, God! Save me! Save me!" was the cry of a man who rushed out into the street from a house near the Landore Great Western Railway Station. It took the neighbours some time to satisfy the terrified m-&r. that the end of the world had not yet arrred. One effect of the earthquake in Swansea was to increase the work of the local tele- phooe systems, both National and Corpor- at-Mn having an extremely busy time, put- ting friends and querists in communication the work increasing fully five times. The staffs, however, rose to the occasion well and little if any delay was experienced. Mr. Thomas G. Gordon, Llwyn-y-bweh, Fleynoldston, writes to the "Daily Post" relating how he was standing in the road at Lianrhidian Village, when he felt the earth tremble beneath his feet. His first impres- sion was that it was a shot at one of ihe quarries. Mr. Gordon states that the shock was felt throughout the village, and thai/ p<eople rushed affrighted from tneir houses. Mr. T Williams, wheelwright, told Mr. Gordon that he first felt a kind of quiver, then a severe shock, accompanixl L-y s nnnble like distant thunder. The oc- cupants of the smithy, fearing the walls j were about to fall, rushed out into the mid- die of :he road.
¡REDCOATS WANTED.
¡ REDCOATS WANTED. DANGEROUS NATAL POSITION. Johnnnesburg, Monday.—I g°?f authority for stating that the ^slt,1°nad. a 1 is more serious than is officia J "^ted. The new trouble is attributed the Government's seizure of loyalist sc_ A demonstration by Imperial i be ^°uld have a good effect. Ifc 33 necessary for the men to wear red ,^jsr? "he natives do not believe that t e .p are Imperial troops if they are khaki. Te Of The troops in the Zulu war course, all in the old red coats. Mail."
EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE AT SWANSEA.
EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE AT SWANSEA. OFFICIAL REPORTS OF POLICE CONSTABLES. daHiage The Swansea police repo f0fl0ws done by the earthquake is a jjoWing ac' P.C. Norman reports the ™ed by cidents No. 8, Orelbardfallen Mrs. Dark, a number of b"c* Orchard- eff the chimney; No. A, bricks street, occupied by str^et; No. shaken off chimney into *Lret Stevens,. Dyfatty-street, Mrs, 8 Qroft-street, bricks off chimney j °" 'ten off walls Ezekiel Hopkins, P^s Jj_h-street, Mr. E- and over stairs; ^0g walls and F. Presdee, pictures shaken bricks displaced &icks off chim- houd-street; John George 1 ney, 26, Greyhor.nd-st liams, plaster off kitel 1; Salu. ,n P.C. Thompson rep on pavement; brious-place, chinwe> c williams, wine No. 56, Wmd-street, r.mnev down through Fisher-street, chim^y Orjord-strect, Fisher-street, an^ caer-srreet, chimney chimney down > down. reports from Plasmarl P.C. (57) JoD xell No. 6, Wernpit- district, chunm;j q{ No8_ 5 and 6. road, damage w reports chimney very P.C. Eynon (^Dynevor..place, the rro- dangerous,JN°s ricilmghani and perty of Me rous chimney, No. 5, Hanson; a t property of Mrs. An- Heathfield-iStree^ (Helen-s_IY)ad. drews, N°- '101x reported the fclloTving P'S' Tone in Cwmbwrla district: No. damage T-nos Radford, chim- !0, ^aebnckNo 35,/Caebricks-road, John ney down' down 52, Caebricks- Ihomas, EvanS) chimney and wat?r- rcad, ^r0_ 32, Orcha;rd-street, in the Spation of^P-C. Edgington, ceiling of house fell down. p C- Jones (72) reports the following 1 imnev down No. 88, Strand, Mrs. Jacob- so^ No. 89, Strand, Mrs. Phillips; Mo. 13 'orchard-street, Samuel Hughes; Nos. 12 39, and 32, Orchard-stre<t, roofs dam- aged by falling bricks. P.C. "Hill (5), reports Nos. 10, 11 and 12, Bathurst-street, having chimneys blown down also Nos. 51, 52, 53, and 56. P.C. Michael reports chimney fell off No. 2, Mount-street, on to the roof and to the pavement below; also bricks fell off chim- ney of Posada Hotel, Castle-square. P.C. English (61) reports: Chimneys damaged at Nos. 5, 7, 9, 12, Watkin-street, and No. 17, Fullers-row and No. 18. P.C. (104) Mills reports chimney down off No. 50, Carmarthen-road also part cf chimney of No. 49, Carmarthen-road and N'o. 48, Carmarthen-road. Bricks were dis- placed from the chimney at No. 18, Robert- street, Manselton; and fell into the kit- chen, causing the occupier, a Mrs. Richard Jones, to have a fit. P.C. Parker (103), reports chimneys down at No. 9, Cwm-terrace; No. 4, Hafod- street; Nos. 5 and 6 and 7, Hafod-street; 'M- and NOP. 44 and 54, Hafod-street; olrm- ney pots were also blown off at No. 3, Windsor-street, Uplands No. 3, .Margaret- • tei-iaoey Uplands, and a brioits .were displaced at Owmdonkin Shelter., P.C. Dennis (56), reports following ehim neys damaged: No. 53, Gorse-lane; Noe. 14, 28, 56, 61, and 47, Rodney-street; Nos. 1, 2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17. 18, Bond-street; and Nos. 47, 5, 52, Fleet-street. P.C. Hill (43), reports following chim- I neys down: No. 7, Upper Aberdyberthi- street, Hafod. P.C. Roberts (109), reports that a starck on th- sorting-house at the Beaufort Works, Morriston, fell down. P.C. Johns (59), reports damage to chim- neys were caused to No. 74 and No. 7, Wat- kin-street and No. 7, Brynmelm-terrace; No. 18, Mill-terrace; and No. 22, Cwmbach- road, Morriston also Castle public-house, Market-street, Morriston.
!HAWKING AT B RACELET.
HAWKING AT B RACELET. COMPLAINTS AGAINST A SWANSEA TRADESMAN. At Oystermouth Council on Tuesday, Mr. Hy. Davies complained of a breach of the byelaws relating to Bracelet Common. A Swansea tradesman had sold fruit from a cart on the road. The Council had stopped Mumbles ratepayers from hawking. Mr. Beynon Where were the police? I thought we appointed the sergeant to act for us. Clerk replied that the sergeant had re- ported the receipt of complaints. Mr. Grimshaw We have power to prose- cute ? Clerk: Certainly. I have written the tradesman a. warning.
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SIR GEORGE NEWNES, M.P.
SIR GEORGE NEWNES, M.P. PERSISTENT PEERAGE COSSIP. "Amongst those whom Liberals would like to see figuring in the forthcoming list of new peers are Sir John Brunner, Sir Christopher Furness, Sir Henry x'owler, Sir Joseph Leese, and Sir George Newnes. It is thought probable that Mr. Perks will Ve offered a baronetcy."—"Standard." LADY NEWNES' MUSICAL lJARTY. Lady Newnes gives a musical party on July 13th at No. 24, Carlton House-terrace.
MORRISTON TRESPASS SUIT.
MORRISTON TRESPASS SUIT. BOROUGH SURVEYOR DEFINES THE BOUNDARY. At Swansea Countv Court on Monday Daniel Thomas, Plasycoed House, Morris- ton, claimed ten guineas from Mrs. Evans, Powell's Arms, Morriston, for trespass on April 11th, when defendant entered plain- tiffs garden, destroyed a fence, and re- moved 66 white thorn trees.—Mr. Lleufer Thomas (instructed by Mr. E. Harris) was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Clarke defended. The caee was heard at the last court, since when the Borough Surveyor had de- fined the boundary, and upon that Mr. Lleufer Thomas submitted there was a tres- pass. Judgment was given for plaintiff for Is., costs only to include plaint and hearing fee, the Borough Surveyor's fee to be divided. The Judge said it was a mero question brought up by simply bad temper by two near r-plativeis-
-.''I .SWANSEA HORSE SHOW.
.SWANSEA HORSE SHOW. VERY UNPLEASANT WEATHER. RECORD ENTRIES: THE AWARDS Swansea horse show was held on Thursday in Victoria Park in wet weather, rain fall- ing incessantly during the morning. It was a. great pity, for a record numl:er, of entries had been received for a one day's show at Swansea—173—and in the 26 claeses some exoellent animals were seen. The presi- dent of tho show is the Mayor (Mr. Gwilym Morgan), and the general committee in- cludes many prominent local gentlemen who take a real live interest in a show of this character, and whose exhaustive labours— coupled with those of the officers—only re- quired a fine day to ensure complete success. The secretary was Mr. F. J. Parker (Ply- mouth-street), who was the means of mak- ing excellent arrangements. The prize money totalled to £240. The judges were Messrs. B. Garnley (Alford, Lincolnshire), G. W. Firkins (Bishop's Frome, Worcester), and W. H. t'. Jenkins (Bristol), and the ring stewards Messrs. T. T. Corker David Davies (Boro' Stotee), F: F Meson F. F. Meager, J. White, and T. Woodward. The Police and County Council Band (conductor Mr. Courtney) played selections during the aay. The show opened at 11 o'clock but owing to the inclement weather the attend- ance was limited. A large marquee had been erected for the accommodation of the "f5', whl a covered grand stand was erected on Hawarden-cresoent side for the convenience of those attending. The cater- em were Mr. J. E. Fitt., of the G-rand Hotel, and Mm. D. Thomas, Old Red Cow Hotel, High-street. The first classes judged were cart hor&es, TV, °-T nS> suitable for general work. Ihe winner, Mr. Thomas Skeats' bay geld- f}^' i !S.°i nn 111 subetar.ee, and one of ■inn- tour\r-°lds in the country, add- 1 5 c.redit a number of first prizes and I ^jiampion cups. The second is also a weJI-known winner, but it was remarked 11 jf1 e off her joints a bit." The r,r e, Pri^e wiunem in the following class—- voiwCf; 1 'to tenant farmers, were a lepetition of the winners in the previous class. Messrs. Corker and Be van's "Rose riaroid, a well-known Mav Day Show win- er, wjis m this cla&3, and though the judges viewed the exhibit with favour, he was not g enough to secure honours. The hacks, or nuing horse classes, produced some good entries. "Sawdust Ii," showed capital movement, and Mr. R. Evans (Penygraig) c eg nu j gelding, which took premier hon- 111 tht. second claes, showed excellent ac ion. Both "1al"Íe Tempest" and "Majes- r° ™rue c'ose UP- At 2 o'clock the lain was still falling, with a freshening breeze, wait an hour later 498 people had paid for while 191 tickets were sold on the. held for the grand stand. There were 15 entries in the single harness i-orse, mare or gelding, exceeding 14.2 hands, this class being one of the largest in the show. The competition for first honours was a very one- In the single cart-horse, class j. ']^ef,srs* Corker and Bevan's "Hulton Laddie," a-well-known May Day Show win- ner, was beaten by Mr. W. W. Whiting's (Hirwain) "Gorncr." The steady downpour during the after- noon, although affecting the attendance, did not prevent those present watching with every interest the jumping and tradesmen's classes, which were well contested. The £10 prize for the best jumper went to Mr. W. W. Grundy ,Worcester, with "Nomina- tion II." The financial responsibility is no light one. In acdition to the JB240 offered in prizes, it '6 estimated the general expenses will run to JB150 (the ring'and stand alone cost £80, but the Carnival Committee arc jBSO for the use of the same). Of the £ 3^0 required, the Committee (one or two have not definitely promised, but probably this is an oversight) have each promised to give or collect £ 5. Taking 25 on the 00m- inittee at £ 5 each (some may collect more), £12-5 is secured under this head; JB50 stands to the credit of the Society at the bank; patrons are subscribing about' £ 30, and £ 50 guaranteed .bj- the Corporation, in case of ]oes. Adding to this tho.BSO to come from the Garnival Committee, and the entrance fees (about £45), the total secured towards the grand expense total of JE590 comes to £ 330. To meet the difference the gate money is the factor. At four o'clock 1,060 had paid for ad- mission to the park, and 450 for admission to the grand stand from the field. About 600 subscribers' tickets had, however, been issued, which consequently were not checked at the pay-boxes. At 5.30 eleven hundred people had paid for admission on to the ground and 452 to the grand stand. The following were the awards:— Class 1, hacks, riding horses, exceeding 14.2: 1, Mrs, Stockley, Newport, "Sawdust II." 2, David Richards, Pontypridd, "Pie Hot Queen" 3, Christopner England, Swan- saa, "Lady Bird" r, W. Whiting, Hirwain, "Lady Lock"; v h c, William Morris. Mor- riston, "Lady Confidante'; h c, Rev. Daniel Leigh, West Cress, "Tudor." Class 2, hacks, riding horse, 14.2 hands bind under: 1, R. Evans, Penygraig, chest- nut gelding; 2, C. RadclifUs, Cardiff, "Marie Tempest"; 3, Tom Morgan, Tylorstown, "Majestic" r, Thos. Nicholas, Port Talbot, "Margam Donna," v h c, John Millward, Merthyr, "Gay Mathias" h c, George Griffiths, "Lady Go-bang." Class 3, hacks, riding horses, exceeding 14.2 hands (property.of residents within 20 miles Swansea, G.P.O.) 1, Ca.pt. Colquhoun, "Ena 2, &. R., Anthony, Kidwelly, "Aris- | tocrat"; 3, W. Whiting, Hirwain, "Lady Lock" r, Dr. T. Gla&brook Davies, "Lady Bitty." Class 4, hacks, 14.2 hands and under (20 miles G.P.O.): 1, Thomas Nicholas, Port Talbot, "Margam Donna"; 2, Jas. Preston, Port Talbot, "Leonora," 3, D. Gladstone Davies, "Gipsy"; r, Fredk. Gambold, Rbon- dda-street, "Lady Margaret." Class 5, single harness horse, exceeding 14.2: l. Chas. Radcliffe, Cardiff, "Bravo"; 2, Dr. T. H.^ Morris, Tylorstown, "Ashfield Squire"; 3, John Mathias, Dantwyn, Pon- tardulais, "Lord Mac." Class 6, single harness horse exceeding 13.2 and not 14.2 1, Chas. Radcliffe, Car- diff, "Phoebe Wa-tton" 2, R. Evans, Peny- graig, Chestnut gelding; 3, J. Millward, Pontmorlais "Gay Mathias"; r, Gwalia Stud Fa.rm, Cardiff, "Lord Ruby." Class 7, single harness pony, not exceed- ing 13.2 hands 1, T. E. German, Dowlais, "Pinderfisld's Ruby"; 2, Geo. Griffiths, Smcthwick, "Lady Go-bang"; 3, GwaJia. Stud Farm, Ely, "Little Mary" r, Thomas J. Workman, Uanddarog, "Lady Darog" h c, J. Williams, Penrhi-woeibeT, "Speckle- face" c, Richard M. Davie6, Glyn Neath, "Sure Shut." Class 8: Single harness, exceeding 14:.2 hands (20 miles off Swansea G. P. O.) 1, Thos. Nicholas, Port Talbot, "Royal Pol- onius; 2, Jno. Mathias, Pontardujais, "Lord Mac" 3, S. H. Anthony, Kidwelly, "Autocrat" r, Dd. Rees Joites, "Wood- land King." Class 11, tandem (harness) 1, Chas. Rad- cliffe" Cardiff, "Marie Tempest," and "Phoeoe Watton" 2, Dd. Richards, Ponty- pridd, "Pie Hot Queen" and "Pie Hot King." Class 13, double harness: 1, Dd. Rich- ards, Pontypridd, "Pie Hot King" and "Pie Hot Queen" 2, Chas. Radcliffe's, Cardiff "Marie Tempest" and "Phoebe Watton." Class 14, double-harness (within 20 miles G.P.O.). 1, Ca.pt. Colquhoun's "Ena" and "Alfonso' 2, W. H. Essery's "Major" and "Marquis." Class 15, single cart horse, property of tradesman wit-hill 20 miles of Swansea: 1, W. Whiting, Hirwain, "Gomer"; 2, Corker Mid Bevan, "Hulton Laddie"; 3, Thomas and Evans a.nd John Dyer, "Royal"; 4, Powlesland and Miison's "Blagdon"; r, Wm. Jevons. Sketty, "Flower." Class 16, single harness horse, trades- man's, within 20 miles G.P.O. in trade, ve- hicle: 1, D. R. Jones, Aberdare, "Wood- landkking" 2, W. Whitings, Tremawr, "Lady Lock"; 3, Lewis Lewis and Co.. Swansea, "Charlie" 4, Evan Griffiths and Son, Swansea, "Prince"; r, Adam Mat- thews, Swansea, "Prince." Class 17, single harness horse, under 15 hands, the property of tradesmen within 20 miles, G.P.O., and shown in trade ve- hide: 1, Thos. Nicholas, Port Talbot, "Royal Polonius" 2, Lewis Havard, Llan- elly, "Llanelly Surprise"; 3, David Rees Jones, Aberdaxe, "Emlyn Squire" r, Tom Evans, Kidwelly, "Tip-Top." Class 21, jumping 1, W. W. Grundy's, Worcester, "Nomination 11. 2, A. H. Jones, Merthyr, "Molly Seamore"; 3, A. H. Jones, "Edna May" r., J. H. Morris, Aberdare, "Trumpeter." Class 23, jumpiuig 1, A. H. Jones, Mer- thyr, "Edna May" 2, J .H. Morris, Aber- dare, "Trumpeter" 3, A. H. Jones, "Molly Seamore." tx_ CWis 25, cart liorse for general work: 1, Thos. Skeats, Whitchurch^ bay gelding; 2, J. R. Thomas and Sons, Pembrey, "Paunton Countess"; 3, Thomas Williams, Pontar- dulais, "Daresfiold Barmaid"; r, Dd. Jones, Killay, "Pembrey Rock"; h c, Miss Talbot] "Champion"; c, W. Whiting, Hirwain, "Gomer." Class 26, tenant farmers cart horse: 1, T. Skeats, Whitchurch, bay gelding (winner of Class 25); 2, J. R. Thomas and Sons, Pembrey, "Paunton Countess"; 3, Thomas Williams, Castleddu, Pontardulais, "Dares- field Barmaid"; r, D. J0ru26, Killay, "Pem- brey Rock"; c, Jno. Hoskins, Reynolds tone, Loftv"; h c, W. Whiting, Hirwain, "Gomer."
MR. BRANSBY WILLIAMS.
MR. BRANSBY WILLIAMS. GOVERNMENT EAST AFRICAN APPOINTMENT. Lord Elgin has appointed Mr. George Bransby Williams, civil engineer, Killay House, near Swansea, to advise the Govern- ment with regard to the sanitation of the town of Nairobi, in the British East African Protectorate, and to recommend any meas- ures he may think i-ecessary to put an end to the present unsatisfactory condition of the town. Mr. Williams is leaving for East Ifrica next week, and expects to be away from England for some months.
SWANSEAUNEMPLOYED SCHEMES
SWANSEAUNEMPLOYED SCHEMES ALDERMAN'S ALLEGATION OF "LOOSENESS." At Tuesday's meeting of Swansea Streets Committee, Mr. Morrells presiding, The Surveyor reported that £1,010 was spont u ruler the unemployed scheme, of which £552 was paid in qa.ges, JB413 in materials, and JS44 haulage. Alderman D. Williams took -xception to tbe Corporation having paved a portion of John-street (top of High-street), work thai ought to have been done by owners, Tad said there had been a great deal of loose- ness. Chairman and Surveyor took exception to that statement. Alderman Williams: That's my opinion, and I am entitled to it. There was some doubt as to whether a footpath previously existed, ?nd a sub-co-n- mittee was appointed to visit ihe spot.
SWANSEA SEAT.
SWANSEA SEAT. LABOUR ASSOCIATION DISCUSS SIX NAMES. The first meeting of the Executive Com- mittee of the newly formed Swansea Labour Association was held in the Gasworkers' Hall, Alexandra-road, on Saturday. The list of Parliamentary candidates, submitted by the Labour party, by request, was discussed, and siv names were selected. These six names will be brought before the next general meeting of the Labour Association to be held on Saturday for its consideration.
MESSRS. FURNESS, WITHY & CO.,…
MESSRS. FURNESS, WITHY & CO., LTD., AND THE BRITISH MARI- TIME TRUST, LTD. r Messrs. Furness, Withy and Co., Ltd., of I which Sir Christopher Furness, .H.P., is the fading spirit, have had a-remarkably-good year. Tbj prontp, including the amount brought in from latii year, ane no less than £ 347,718 96. Id. The Directors recommend that a sum of £50,000 be provided for depreciation, £40,000 for Insurance and Repairs, the pay- ment of a Bonus at 10 per cent., per annum (makiing 15 per cent, for the year, free of income tax), and that the Balance, jS40,485 12s. 7d., be carried forward to next account. It is proposed to pest these Warrants on August 11th. and tho usual Interim Dividend Warrants, on account of the present financial year, 011 October 31. The British Maritime Trust. Ltd., a sub- sidiary Co., of tlie above ir; about to make an issue of Debentures and Ordinary shares. The Debentures a.re guaranteed as to Prin- cipal, Interest, and Redemption and the Ordinary shares ars to Dividend, so long as any Debentures are outstanding, by Furness, Withy a.nd Co. Application forms for thefe shares may be obtained from Messrs. Furness, Withy and Co., West Hartlepool, Newca^tle-on-Tyne, and 4, Fenehurch Avenue, London, or from the National Provincial Bank and its branches.
BATTLING AGAINST THE BILL.
BATTLING AGAINST THE BILL. ROUSING MEETING OF NEATH CHURCH PEOPLE. A great gathering of Church teople was held at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, on Tuesday evening, to protest against the Education Bill. The spacious hall was crowded. Mr. J. E. Moore-Gwyn, J.P., presided, sup- ported by Mr. J. A. Lovat Fraser and Mr. W. S. De WTinton, the principal speakers, and a thoroughly representative attendance of the clergy and laity. Before the proceedings commenced MT. J. S. Church, borough organist, -Tendered organ selections. The meeting opened with devotional ser- vice, led by the rector (Rev A. i*. Evans, M.A.). The Chairman said nothing Tor many years had so stirred the feelings of Church people as this Bill now before Parliament. Mr. W. S. De Winton thought the first I thing they had to realise was the gravity of the present crisis. The position was 'ike that which occurred in »onnection with Home Rule in 1892. He wanted to put be- fore them four demands, and unless these were granted they as Churchmen were de- termined to finally accept nothing else. The first was that the children should be brought up in the elementary schools in the religious convictions of their parents. He -egarded it as wicked and immoral to try :-00 kidnap the little Baptist and try and turn him into a little Churchman. (Hear, hear.) But 't was equally wicked and equally immoral for the Local Education Authority to kidnap the Church child and undermine his faith by teaching him to believe in simple Bible teaching and undenominationalism. (Ap- p^use.) He hated and abhorred the steam roller of undenominationalism. Church people were determined, now that their schools had been invaded, that their chil- dren even in th« Board Schools should be taught the religion of their parents. (Ap- plause.) Yes, it had come to that, and for the first time. (Loud applause.) Their next demand was that the children shall be taught and taught only by teachers who believed the religion they were teaching and were competent to teach it. (Applause.) The other points were that religious teaching should be in school hours—God should not be made an "extra"—(loud applause)—and that as far 8. possible religious teaching should be giver ^y the ordinary teaching staff. (Ap- plause.) Mr. J. A. Lovat Fraser said thu. if they showed the Commons and the Lords that they were determined to hive no trifling n this matter, they might rest assured that the Church, would be triumphant in the end. (Applause.) The speaker exhorted his hearers to do all they could to oppose the Bill, and thereby assist forward the great work of opposition to this most ini- quitous measure. (Loud applause.) On the motion of Mr. Hugh James, sec- onded by Mr. Trevor Hunter, a resolution was unanimously adopted pledging >_eter- mined opposition to thq Bill.
FACE DOWNWARDS IN THE STREAM.
FACE DOWNWARDS IN THE STREAM. TRAGIC DEATH OF AN ELDERLY GOWTER WOMAN. A distressing affair is reported from Gower on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Cath- erine Jenkins, aged 58, wife of Thos. Jen- kins, farmhand, Lianrhidian Lower, is lD I the habit of going to the millstream for water. < On this particular evening, about eight o clock, Miss Austin, who keeps a local grocery store, was walking near the bridge in the vicinity, when she espied Mrs. Jen- kins lying face downwards in the shallow water with the bucket near her. After a hasty inspection she called for help, and Mr. Joseph Dix, who chanced to be passing in a trap, assisted to carrv the body to her home, which is near at hand. Efforts were made to restore animation, but without result, and when medical .1S- sistance arrived life was declared extinct. Deceased -,who has one son living, is sub- ject to fits, and it is believed she was seized with one whilst in the act of bending down with the bucket.
SKEWEN COLLIER.
SKEWEN COLLIER. FALL OF STONE AT SEVEN LISTERS. Arthur Davies (34), collier, married, was killed through a fall of stone at Seven Sis- ters Pit on Thursday morning. The unfortunate young man was ons v-bo ran from the mine in the panic caused by the earthquake on Wednesday. The body was conv-aved by train to the Neath and Brecon Station, W and atwut 200 workmen escorted the body to dece-i5*l's home, Belmont-terrace, Upper Sprin^ieid, Skewen. Much sympathy is felt with the family and relatives.
BAPTISTS' CONFERENCE AT PONTARDULAIS.
BAPTISTS' CONFERENCE AT PONTARDULAIS. CHAPEL MEMBERS AND THE "TRADE." Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Bap- tists continued their conference at Hendy, Pontardulais, on Tuesdiay. ^r- • Evans, Burry Port, presided. Education Bill was discuss^ at length, and received the qualified approval of the conference, Rev. E. Ungood Thomas, Car- marthen, submitting that the only just and fair solution of the problem would be secular education by the State. The Church Commission was also debated upon, and a sub-committee struck to watch the progress of the treiKi it debate was certainly antagonistic to a Com- mission at all. I Rev. Job Herbert submitted the report of the sub-committee on Temperance, recom- mending that no one be eligible for cburcn memberehip who was directly connected with the "trade." Mr. John Lewis, Council Schools, Am- manford, was declared didy elected vice-pre- sident for the coming year. The Examinations Board reported that Lewis Lewis, Ammanford, and William r Williams, Pontardulais, had parsed in the first class; and David John Davies and Dd. Evans, both of Lampeter, in the 33Cond class. The proposed testimonial to Dr. Williams, Landore, editor "Seren Cymru," received warm approval; as did a petition from the WeLsh Language Society soliciting support. Public meetings on Tuesday evening were addressed by Principal Roberts, Aberyst- wyth Revs. W. Davies, India; and J. Wil- liams, Aberystwyth. Wednesday was given up to preaching services, the first meeting starting at 7 a.m.
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SWANSEA LIBERALISM. ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING. PEERAGE RUMOURS: WATCHING THE LABOUR PARTY. The dove-cot*0* of Swansea Liberalism are considerably agitated a: to whether Sir George Newnes, M.P., is to be raised to the peerage or not, and the matter was discuss- ed by the members of the association, who gathered together on Wednesday night at the Liberal Club, where the annual meeting of the association was held, followed cy a meeting of the Council. It is definitely known that Sir yeorge Newnes has not yet received the slightest intimation of his probable elevation, and. to use the expression of one member, "He does not know anything about the matter any more than you or 1." Under the circumstances, what could the association do? They bowed to ihe nevit- ablo and did nothing with regard to the matter. "What is the general opinion Mnongst the members?" asked a "Daily Poot" re- porter of a gentleman who had been ttend- ing the meeting. "Opinion is divided. The heads cf the party thinK that he will be elevated, but there are others who don't think the eJevk- tion likely." "What is the position, then?" "They don't know what to do; but the prevalent opinion is that the association should wait and see what the Labour party are going to do. At present, as you can see, nothing can be done. And the associa- tion didn't do anything either!" I Some fifty attended the Liberal Associa- tion meeting, which was called for eight I o'clock. At that hour only a mere handful had turned up, of which Alderman J. H- Lee, Messrs. John Roberts (ex-secretary of the Swansea Free Church Council), C. H. Perkins, R. L. Sails, and A. D. Perkins were the chief. Five minutes later Alder- man M. Tutton, and Alderman R. -artin went in together, and within the next ten minutes the total attendance was brought up to nearly thirty, the late comers including Messrs. David Harris, John Williams ("De- fianoe"), W. J. Croker, T. Rees, and J. E. Rowlands. Mr. R. L. Sails, the president, presided. The business before the meeting ,as of a formal character. Mr. Sails having held office for three years—beyond which time no president can hold office-Mr. W. Walters (Ffynone) was elected in his stead. Mr. Walters has been a vice-prcsident for .sev- ertdyeaja. The following wtire elected vice-presid- ents :—Messrs. R. L. Sails, R. D. Burnie, Sir J. J. Jenkins, Messrs. J. Griffiths, F. Rocke, J. Livingston, R. Martin, J. A. Rawlings, P. '3huttlewood, F. Cory leo, Rev. J. Matthews, and Mr. T. Rees. Mr. W. E. Harris was re-elected treasurer, Mr. D. Roberts auditor, and Mr. A. D. Parkins secretary. The "500" had previously been 'ected at the various ward meetings, and the exe- cutive members nominated. Beyond what is given above we are offi- cially informed "nothing was d<W
PRETTY SWANSEA WEDDING.
PRETTY SWANSEA WEDDING. MR. F. W. B. SCHOLEFIELD (DEWS- BURY) AND MISS C. M. L. THOMAS (BRYNHEULOG). LIST OF WEDDING PRESENTS. Inclement weather did not in the least deter a large numbeT of curious spect-p.rs, as well as the many friends and invited guests, appearing at St. Gabriel's Church, Swansea, in order to witness the celebration of the nuptials of Miss Charlotte Mary Leonora. Thomas, third da-ughter of Mr. Wm. Thomas. J.P., Brynheulog, Bryn-road, Swan- sea, and Mr. Francis William Bert-ram Scholefield, eldest son of Mr. William Schole- field, of Moorend, Dewsbury, and of the firm of Messrs. Scholefield and Sons, solicitors, Dewsbury, who were joined in holy matri- mony at two o'clock on Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. H. Scholefield (uncle of the bride- groom) and Rev. John Pollock, M.A., Vicar of St. Gabriel's. The wedding was extremely pretty, the colours chosen being chiefly pink and white. The church was suitably decor- ated with palms, etc., and the bride herself made certainly one of the daintiest s?en this season. She came down the aisle on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away, and was richly toiletted in an ex- quisite ivory Duchesse sitin gown, the bodice having a fine transparent yoke of soft chiffon and Brussels lace, with tiny^lacs epaulets enriched with true lover's knot; the gleaming skirt fell in full sweeping lines to the floor, and was handsomely adorned with ruched incrustations of true lover's knot design. A chaplet of orange blossom encircled her fair hair, and held in place the folds of an ample silk tulle veil, and she carried a lovely white shower bouquet of stephanotis, roses, orange blossom, myrtle and tender trailing fern, which, with a hand- some spray necklet of pearls with star pen- dant, were the gifts of im- bridegroom. Her one attendant was Miss Beatrice '1 homas (the bride's sister), who was smartly gowned in pale pink silk poplin over whit,) glace, choicely inseTt with real lace entre deux, and having a gracefully arranged fichu drap- ing the corsage inlet witn entre deux ,,00 trimmed with lace. Her pictu j hat. was of silk crinoline, vftry becoming, adorned with pink roses and velvet ribbon, and sh-e car- I ried a- bouquet of pink and white blooms which, with a gold necklet and pearl and emerald star pendant, were the bridegroom's gifts. Amongst those at the church w-cr?: The bride's mother, L1 a handso-mo black silk grenadine gown over white, the bodice richly applique with pink and blue; her bonnet, a French model of black and whit-- cnno];ne trimmed with shaded pink and blue forget- me-nots and osprev she carried a bouquet of crimson roses. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a reseda green silk aeolionne trimmed beautifully with va-1 lace, her toque of creme silk crinoline adorned with mauve shaded ros?s, and carrying a pink bouquet. Miss Claudine Schole.fi ?ld w-ore white mous- se-line de soie and white chip hat with srre*e>n and white shaded roses. Mrs. Howel Thomas (sister-in-law of bride) wore pnunir. silk voile and hat en suite. Miss Howell Thomas (cousin of bride) came in pale blue silk voile and beautiful floral crepe de chin.: sash and small French hat of green. Miss Hope (cousin of bride) wore silk mauve muslin, hat to match. Miss Florence Thomas (sist-sr of bride) was in pink silk aeolienne ov?r white silk trimmed with lace motifs, and tuscan hat with copper pink roses. Miss Earee was in a gown of brown with hat en suite. Miss Marion Thomas (sister) woro whit3 silk prettily insert with va.1 lace, and lace hat with blue velvet bow. After the ceremony and t.,ie vestry for- malities, the party returned up the aisle to the strains of the "Wedding March," plaved by the organist, Mr. Maedonnell, and em- eft-vd from the church amid many admiring <r]ances and a. shower of confetti. A recep- tion was held later at the home of the bride's mother, Brynheulog, Mr. and Mrs. Scholefi-.vd leaving lat- for London en route for the Continent. The bride travelled in a. chic tailor costume of pale fawn French cloth applique gold, with a. lovely hand-paintxl chiffon scarf round her throat: the accom- panying hat was of legnorn trimmed with palest blue and pink soft ribbons. LIST OF WEDDING PRESENTS. Bridegroom to bride, pearl spray necklet and pendant; d .de to bridegroom, gold albert; parents of the bride, household linen and cheque; parents of the <~nde- I irrooin, cheque, silver tea and coffee ^rvice, and furniture; Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfveld, diamond and sapphire bangle; Mis6 Marion Thomas, silver clothes brushes; Miss Amy Lewis, silver Sower vases; Mrs. and MLss Stephen Thomas, handworked tea cloth: Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, Worcester vase M^ss Muriel Bowen, scent, bottle; Mrs. Godby, handworked cushion; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mac- donnel, fire screen MTS. LI. Davies, draw- ing-room table cloth Dr. and Mrs. Bicker- ton Edwards, Worcester ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, silver photo frame; MT. David Thomas, silver butter knife; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hope, cake cutlery; Misses Rosser, hand-painted picture; Mr. Walter Thomas, silver stand miiror; Mrs. \Villiam Andrews and family, case of fish knives and forks; Rev. and Mrs. Simon, Worcester vases; Mr. Harris, silver jam dish; Dr. Isaac, silver photo fra ne Ben Evans and Co., Ltd., inland coffee 1-ble; Mr. D. Daniel, silver bread platter; Miss y, Thomas (niece), silver bon-bon dish; Dr. Pryce Jones, silver hot-water jug; maids, china; Dick, Kerr, and staff, sil- ver tea and coffee service Mr. H. C. Mew- some, silver fruit dish sisters and brothers of bridegroom, spirit tantalus; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, silver candlesticks; grand- father of bridegroom, antique silver tank- ard Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick, silver servi- ette rings; Rev. G. H. and Mrs. Schole- field, serpentine inkpot and tobacco jar • Mr. and Mrs. Walker, clock: Mr. Harold Thomas, fish service Mr. L. Morgan, silver flower vases; Mr and Mre. Spawfirth si'l- ber teaspoons Mr. Ellis Deane, ebony' ana silver aigrette box; Mrs. Palmer, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. E. Watkins, Dresden fruit stand; Misses Thompson, silver salt cellars • Mrs. Robson, silver scent bottle Mr. ienrv Thompson, silver teaspoons; Miss Stephens, handworked sofa cushion; Messrs. Corker and Bevan, silver teaspoons; Colonel Trick, silver flower 6tand; Mr. and Mrs. D. C. John, china vases; Dr. and Mrs. Farman, Old Rouen candlestick Mr. and Mrs. Jen- kin Jones, silver salver; Mr. and Mrs John White, Wedgwood tea service; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Richard, pewter oard box; Mr. and Mrs. Portsmouth, picture; Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan (Caerphillv), case of silver tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. Howel Wat- kins, case oi silver fruit knives and forks; Misses Jenkin Jones, silver card case Miss Morgan, silver bread fork Mr. and Mrs. Kcsford, silver salad server Mr. and Mrs. Hale, silver tea forks; Rev. A. M. Hope (Manchester), silver hat-pin case; Miss E. Hope (Fremantle), silver flower cases; Mrs. Hope (Fremantle), silver sauce boats; Mrs. Ward, Worcester vase Miss Phillips, silver vases; Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Evans, silver entree dishes; Dr. Alban vans, sil- ver butter dish Mr. John Thomas, cheque; Miss Thomas, cheque Dr. Howell Thomas, cheque: Mr. Aubrey Thomas, sil- ver jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Quick, silver fruit stand; Mr. and Miss Williams, il v>er teaspoons; Mr. G.. M. Hope, silver epper and mustard pots; Rev. and Mrs. Evan- silver jam dish Mr. Mervyn Williams sil- ver hair brush; Mr. and Mrs. Schenk, Af- ternoon tea basket; Mr and Mrs Fred Bradford, silver claret ju§; Mr. and Mrs Moy Evans, silver soup ladle Mr. d Mr C. H. Crogan, cheque; Mis.s 1 iore.nce Thomas, silver soup tureen and embroidered Duchesse sete; Mr. D H. L. Thomas ,S7th Regiment), Indian silver; Miss Thrice Thomas, painted drawing-room table and silver salt cellars; Mr. Hemsworth jVk«e, cheque; Mr. J. H. Sykes, silver knife" Dr and Mrs. Lee, glass fruit dishes; Mr. and Mrs. K. Jamieson, diamond pin Mr W J Rees, silver carvers; Mr. E. K' Tones (Pontypool), silver flower vases; Missee Tay- lor, chma cheese stand; Mr. W. Arthur Thomas, cheque; Miss Gertrude Gliomas, handworked tea cloth; Mrs. MorgM and Mr. Ernest Morgan, silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. J. Viner Leeder, silver ugar sifter; Mr. D. Morley Thomas, silver t.ea- spoons; Mr. D. C. Phillips, silver butter knife and jam spoon; Mr. T. C. Bull, sil- ver entree dish Miss Webber, table nats; Miss Jones-Haghee, silver photo frame Miss Scholefield-j dessert service and furniture; Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Thomas, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Maedonnell, silver ring stand; Miss Hope, cheque; MT. and Mr6. Ernest Davies, Worcester vase; Miss Nette I Thomas, silver-mounted celery glass; Mr. and Miss TretMtrne, pewter candlestick; Mr. W. Mansel, silver eggstand; Mr. and Mus. Jack Davies, silver cream bowl; Mr., Mns., and Miss John Roberts, silver bread platter; Mr. T. J. Williams, silver flower stand; Miss E. A. Earee, handworked cush- ion cover; iss Jenkins, handworked cush- ions; Mr. R. Jameson, silver cigarette case; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Melrose, rug; Mr. Laurence Richards, silver bread piat- ter; Mr. Jenkins, fish carvers; Mr. ir.d Miss Clay, silver cream jutr.
ANTHRACITE FOR CANADA.
ANTHRACITE FOR CANADA. MORE SHIPMENTS: PROSPECTS OF REGULAR TRADE. The shipment of 10.000 tons recetntlv in one week of Swamsea a-nthracite to Canada occasioned favourable comment which will be justified by the fact, that another large shipment, per the 5.6.. Inishowen Head. was consigned to Montreal last week from Swan- sea. We learn, indeed, that instead of the usual "fjoaeon's" shipments, which are of varying regularity and small size, a regular and substantial trade with the Dominion is in prospect.
£300 STOLEN FROM A BARRY BANK.
£300 STOLEN FROM A BARRY BANK. SHART THIEF'S HEAVY HAUL A heavy haul of cash was made by some unknown person at ths Cadoxton, Barry, branch of the London and Provincial Bank on inturday morning. There had been left on the top of the safe 3. bag containing 200 sovereigns, 200 half- sovereigns, and £1 in coppers. A clerk in the bank na": been called away to a tele- phone fifty yards distant, and during fus absence, though he lockod both doors, the thief entered through a window and de- camped. The bank offers £50 for information as may lead to arrest.
MISS BILLINGTON'S COMRADES¡
MISS BILLINGTON'S COMRADES ¡ TRIO OF SUFFRAGETTES IN MARYLE- BONE DOCK. At Marylebone on Wednesday, the charges against the three suffragettes, Annie Kenny, Adelaide Knight, and Jane Scarborough, of riotous behavour outside Mr. Asquith's house, were resumed. Miss Billington, fresh from Hollowav Gaol, was present. A police witness, in giving evidence as to the scenes outside Mr. Asquith's house, said an effort was even made to molest Mrs. Asquith. Defendants refused to allow their solicitor to ask for clemency. Miss Kenny, questioned by the magistrates, denied she carried a whip, and refused to give any undertaking as to her future con- duct. The case was adjourned, defendants pledg- ing themselves to be of good lehaviour in tbe interval.
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SWANSEA SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING AT ROYAL INSTITUTION. The annual meeting of Swansea scientific Society was held on Wednesday evening at the Royal Institution, Mr. John .uli^ms presiding. Mr. E. L. Pontifex, M.A., gave a report of the year's work, first remarking that the society continued to be the channel of scientific thought and the work. Jhev had accomplished some original work, and Mr. Pontiles proceeded to detail the ex- plorations at Colbren. He spoke of the public lectures, and added that seldom had they enjoyed a more fruitful session. The financial accounts showed a credit balance of £38. Reference was made to the discouraging attendance of members, and the chairman feared that in Swansea we were not improv- ing intellectually. The report was adopted. Officers for 1 at.t year were accorded a vote of thinks. Colonel Morgan was re-elected preside-it, and to the list of vice-Dresidents the oame of Colonel Trick Mas added. The ,tber officials reappointed Rem. con. were —Mr. A. G. Moffatt (treasurer). Mr. E. L. Ponti- les (secretary), Mr. John Williams 'audi- tor), and Mr. Evan Lewis (curator).
LADY'S LECTURE ON NEW ZEALAND.
LADY'S LECTURE ON NEW ZEALAND. DR. LATIMER'S SISTER AT THE SWANSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Notwithstanding the thunderstorm the lecture hall of tho Swansea Free Library wa-s filled on Saturday night, when M ïi's s, F. La<Umer (Plymouth), and sister of Dr. Latimer (Swansea), delivered an instructive lecture, illustrated by lantern views, on New Zealand. Miss Latimer .k her audience a tour through both the North and South Islands. The North Island is where cattJe are reared and dairy farms figure, while the South is given up to agriculture and fheep farming. Entering the country by Auckland, and touching the beautiful harbour, the audi- ence were soon in the land of luxuriant fcenery; viewing the remnants of extinct volcanoG, hot springs, lakes, picturesque rivers a.nd ideal coach-drives. Maori girls and women were pictured on the screen. the race being described by the "turer as a fine one, and many cf the women attrac- tive. Miss Latimer, in conclusion, touchcd upon the reforms accomplished. To secure an old-age pension of 10s. a week at 05, persons 'must have been 25 years in the country; had not been twice convicted for drunken- ness or be criminals, and further, that the State were going in lately for oompuisorv purchftse of the large estates. (Hear, hear:) "You don't see any overwhelming poor there or flaunting rich," concluded the lec- turer. "It is a very prosperous oountrv and bids fair to continue so with a capable' man at the heim. There is plenty of scope there I for tne small farmer navvies—men rather who could use their hands with advantage and who received from lCs. to 126. a dav and artisans—not for specialists as a. rule' because although they are making great pro- gress m then- mills, and printing, etc., it is not vet quite up to the old countries. Thev SPLASS THC WEU-T~K) LDK Upon the proposition of Mies Brock, who presided seoonded by Mr. C. H. Perkins, a cordial vote of thanks was passed.
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OUTRAGE IN THE RHONDDA. EXPLOSION SHATTERS HOUSE: MAN BADLY HURT. A terrific explosion occurred cn ednes- day at No. 9, Llewellyn-terrace, Trehafod, the residence of Mr. C. Robertson. A man named William Williams, No. 30, Wern-road, was found lying in the road out- side with very severe and possibly fatal injuries, and the front of the house, between a window and the door, shows an enormous gap. It is believed the affair was the result of an outrage, and that some explosives that were stolen from a neighbouring quarry were placed in a. crevice in the wall. Be- sides shattering the walls—the front of the house has to be propped up—stones were hurled through a partition dividing the front room from one in the Tear, and pic- tures and crockery broken. The police are investigating the affair, but there is no known motive for the outrage. The in- jured man Williams was returning from his work at the pit at the time.
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VlLLIERS' SPELTER (X)UP Á.L'Y, LTD. "London Gaaette" states a. petition for the winding-up of VillieTs' Spelter Company by the County-court of Glamorganshire helden at Swansea was on 22nd June pre- sented to the said court by William Boundy, KiiegeT, and Co., Gracechurch-street, Lon- don, and that the petition is directed to be heard before the court sitting at Crown Court, Swansea, on July 26.
NEATH NOTES.'
NEATH NOTES. How Neath Took the Earthquake. Rousing- Welcome Preparing- for Essex Batsmen. On Wednesday the sole topic of conversa- tion at Neath was the earthquake. And well it might be, tor never in the history of the ancient borough has such a shock occurred. Within a second or two of the strange disturbance the streets were crowded with excited men and women—women, of course, predominating. But the most amusing incident, if the ad- jective is permissible 10 tire circumstances, was the frenzy 01 an Aiired-street resident, who rushed int-o the street- crying,, "The end of the world is at hand let us Kneel down and pray.' After all, he was not the only one who felt like that. But he showed his feelings. And now people are laughing at the epi- sode, and exclaiming—well, never mind what. Most of the incidents in connection with the seismic disturbance have been fully de- scribed by our contemporary, the 'Daily PDst," which, as usual, was first on the scene with the details of the singular oc- currence, but one incident has escaped the notice of their capable correspondents, and that is the originality of the gentleman who spent the forenoon in assiduously gathering the lallen bricks. It is aaid that he intends building a villa, to be called Earthquake villa. He may do so if he is not made to quake beforehand. It was the womenfolk who suffered most by the shock. As we all know (a.1. any rate those of us do who are married), the ladies' nerves are more highly strung than those of the coarser sex. We have heard in legends what a simple mouse will do. Then what can you expect an earthquake to do? I am sure words fail us, and the explanation may be left to the imagination. Women have also singular theories to account for the recent seismic disturbance. A group of them were discussing this aspect of the question in the market on Wednes- day afternoon, and they all came to the con- clusion that the shock was a visitation be- cap., I' cf the "Skewen egg." "Whenever anything like that happens." said one, "you may depend serious conse- quences are to follow." And they .all agreed. Several local 3,llthori tiœ" decided just after the shock that it was the result of a. colliery explosion. They were not the only ones who thought this, because the hundreds of men employed at the Onllwyn Colliery were of similar opinion, and every one of them came out and refused to return to work. They would have it that an ex- plosion had occurrod. The manager, Mr. Davies. tried to allay their apprehensions, and appealed to them to come back and help their comrades, who were in the dis- tant workings, even if it were an c-plo6ion. But all was of no avail. There are many, no doubt, who would think this action of the men cowardly. To those who think so I wiM put the question "Have you ever been in a similar position?" If men will rush out of their homes in a fever of apprehension, what- about tnose who are working in the "bowels of the earth?" Men who aTe. always haunted by the danger of an explosion. A funny episode occurred in the neigh- bourhood of K (I,;¡,t,h. injiabitated by the real blue-blooded and disingenuous friend, de- scribing the incident to me, said They must have all been thrown out of .ed." He wa.s quite wrong. They htidIlt got their "war paint" on, that was all. I hear that the "electric scare" is not likely to result in that which "some people" desire, and that the undertaking of the South Wales Electric Power Distribution Company will be carried on as usual. If J this proves to be true, what a lot of gas- fittings. wi!lt be "wasted." The Neath Cricket Club received a rude shock <>n Saturday. After batting so bnl- j liantly agsmst Llanelly to be all out for 60 against Penarth. was certainly an un- expected happening. But the Neath men need not be discouraged. Let them beat Essex n^rt week. By the way, it is said that the Neath Committee organising the Essex visit intend to do things well, and that the visitors will have a welcome equal to that of last year. Good! They haven't much money at Neath, but they know how to tre-at gentlemen. Some of the clubs in South Wales have yet to learn that- lesion. Churchpoople in Neath and the surround- ing districts liuve fallen vigorously into line with their fellows throughout the coun- try, a.nd have offered a vigorcms protest against the confiscation bill of the Govern- ment. The meetings held a.t MeHncrythan and Neath were remarkable for the whole- hearted enthusiasm displayed by the ad- herents of the grand old Church. The at- tempt to drive tlie st am roller of secular- ism over the National schools and so crush them out of existence, has transformed the Church quiescent into the Church militant. Of ooursfe. the Bill will, in a mangl;-d form, go thro-ugh the House of Commons, but what a feeling of confidence will the united opposition of the Church, assisted by thouea.nds of right-thinking Nonconformists throughout the ocvuntrv. instil into the mem- bers of the Houise of Lords. The hen that laid the "golden egg" at Skewen is being exhibited throughout the district, and is creating a great deal of in- terest. It is Tcn'tlv a pl>enonemon. and well worth seeing. And. unlike the goo*e that laid the golden egg. t-he hen ;IS still living. The County Council have decided to ercct separate County Schools for pirls on separ- ate f .t• Tnt-o whit financial straits is this hug-? spending machine going to "land" us? A fine Kuil was killed on a. farm near the Cryniant Station by the lightning 011 Sa-tur- day evening last. The Nea-th Corprirr-tion are going to Jaw over the "pond difficulty" with the Garth Estate owners. Moire trips to town. Only one Neath man is going to Bisley- Private T. H. David, of the Angel Hotel, who has not missed the mecstins for manv years. "OBSERVER."
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TOO LATE TO INTEFRERE NOW BRYNHYFHYD FRONTAGE: "LET US BE FRANK." Swansea Council Works Committee on Tuesday received the survevpr's report on complaints as to the deviation from & frontage line at the Morris Arms, Brvn- hyfryd. Surveyor produced his report cf July last, which stated that if the com- mittee approved the improvement line he recommended that the plans be approved as they were satisfactory. The plans should, he now added, be taken in connec- tion with the road improvement. The owners, the Swansea United Breweries Co., intended giving the Corporation seven feet of land for the proposed improvement. Dr. Latimer: Let us 00 frank. Is this opposition because it is a public-house? Mr. Tutton said it was not, though it might have accentuated matters. He al- leged that the seven feet to be given np would be of no nee ^whatever to the Corpor- ation. Deputy Town C"rk said the plans could not be disapproved now. Mr. Tutton agreed, but thought an in- quiry should be made as to whether the committee had done the proper thing. What be feared was that "these people" had not made it quite clear to the committee. Dr. Latimer thought the surveyor very clever in throwing the r-sporisibility upon the committee.
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SWTANSEA SCHOOL SPORTS "OFF." Seventh annual athletic sports of tie Swansea Schools League, which were to have been held at the cricket field on Thurs- day, were postponed indefinitely on account of inclement weather. A small crowd waited for an hour outside the ga.tes, and most of the competitors turned up, and tee postponemo&t occasioned koeo disap-
r CLYDACH VICARAGE BOMBARDED.
r CLYDACH VICARAGE BOM- BARDED. REV. T. MORRIS' INVITATION to THE MEN. Last Sunday the Vicar of the parish of Clydach, Rev. T. Morris, gave from the pulpits of St. Mary's and St. John's churches a general invitation to the men in the congregations to come and spend a social evening at the Vicarage on Tues- day. Did they come 9 Well, the Vicarage grounds were like a pleasure fair. The evening being fine various games were played on the lawn such as croquet, arch- ery, aunt sally, balls, quoits, bagatelle, puff billiards, etc., and last but net least, light refreshments. The last item on the programme was somewhat of a novelty, an electric magic lantern exhibition in the open air, when some picturesque vi(*ws of "Boauti- ful Britain" were thrown on the screen. Hymns and prayers and votes of thanks to Mrs. Morris and the Vicar for their kind- ness brought an enjoyable evening to a close, and we believe a good work was done in bringing the members of the churches into closer touch with one an- other and in developing the social side of Christian work. Would it be greedy to expect such èUl- other social evening soon? If not, "One who was there," can answer for those whc- were present and say We are ready."
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SWANSEA POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. (Before Messrs. J. W. Jones and Oakle? Walters.) TO STAB WITH A HAT PIN. P.O. Rees said Elizabeth Davies, 79 Strand, who had been locked up for drunk- enness, attempted to stab him with a hat pin. Defendant, who has bean in an inebriate's home for three years, was sent to prison for a month. MISCELLANEOUS CASES. Other "drunks" were John Beardon, sea- man, Grier-street, fined 5s. or 5 days, and James Griffin, labourer, Strand (also charged with indecent behaviour), was cautioned and discharged. The license of the Gmig Store, Plasmari was transferred to Mr. Thos. James. Sunday traders were fined. Alice Redmore, Llewellyn-row, Foxhola* summoned for drunkenness, was cautioned. Thirty-one parents were summoned for not sending their children regularly to school. Dd. Jones, Landeg-street, was fined 10s. John Morgan, lathe-maker, Fleewtreet, was summoned for arrears in a maintenance order due to his wife Margaret (£14 5s. 6d.).—The case was adjourned for a week. WRONG RESERVOIR. The case of Edward Lewis, Llangvfelaeh- street, sumtnend for "using water from tha Blaenant Ddu Reservoir, he not being sup- plied from that reservoir," was allowed to be withdrawn as defendant had explained to the authorities. I SWANSEA JOINER'S PROMISE. The case cf Alfred Edwards, joiner, St. Helen's-avenue. summoned for arrears in au I affiliation order due to Elizabeth Mitchell, nee Kearney, was adjourned for a month, as defendant promised to pay. WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. J. E, Boundy, W. Walters, W. F. Richards, and J. Powell. JOHN LEARY'S 115th APPEARANCE. John Leary ("Water Dog"), 114 timel convicted for drunkenness, again appeared. He was sent to prison for a month, and rill then be asked to find sureties for good e- haviour, or remain in prison another twc months. SUNDRY CASES. W. Jones, hawker, New Orchand-stre-st, drunk while in charge of a horse and cart, was fined 10s. Annie Jones (alias Taylor), an old of- fender, was sent to prison for a month -'or drunkenness. Rosina Davies, Strand, charged with hav- ing been rict-nus in her behaviour, promised to go -#^th Sister Mitchell to CwrrKionkin Shelter, and was cautioned and discharged. DOUBT IN THE CASE. An Italian fireman, J-esepe, < the s-s. Marie Vittoria, and Mary Jane Preece, an unfortunate, were summoned for indecency. As there was a doubt in the case, defend- ants were given the benefit of it and dis- charged. The case cf James Morgan, Tyrpenry- street, charged with allowing wife 10 become chargeable to the Union, was ad- journed for a week.
. RECENT STORM.
RECENT STORM. — I THREE SHEEP KILLED AT PALLEG. Three sheep on Pa,! i c* Mountain were struck by lightning and killed on Saturday evening. Y STRADGYNLAIS COTTAGE STRUCK. lstradgyniais shared the effects of the heavy storm. Rlaengorse Cottage, midway between YstradgynLais and Cryaaut, was struck by a thunderbolt, but the damage was not large. Mr. Morgan Johnson, the tenant, a.nd his wife had just retired to bed when simul- taneously with a heavy crack of thunder they heard a crash on the roof, and flilaw & ball of fire falling from the ceiling of their bedroom alongside of the wall, stripping away a quantity of the plastering. The bolt went througli the floor into the kitchen besow, and from t'yere to the ground. The bolt struck the chimney, part of which fell inside and the other part to the roof, causing considerable damage thereto. Although the bolt fell at the foot of the bedstead the occupants received no injarv. The room was, however, filled with a sul- phuric odour, YSTALYFERA oLIER INJURED. The storm of Saturday did hot have very serious effects at Ystalyfena, though several houses were practically flooded by the rain. A haulier employed by Mr. Wm. Morgan, contractor, Gurnos, received an accident. His horse was frightened by a flash of lightning, r. nd the driver, who was seated on the shafts, wae thrown off, one of the wheels passing over his chest. His injuries are not very serious.
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"GROSS EXAGGERATION." GOWERTON SCHOOLS INSPECTOR'S REPLY TO DR. MITCHELL. At Gowerton Sohools Group on Wednes- day, Mr. Thomas Davies presidm?. Swan- sea Rural Council requested the abatement of the overcrowding nuisance at Gorseinon Mixed School, within a month. It will be recalled that Dr. Mitchell, medical officer, has drawn vigorous attention to the matter. Mr. Powell, H.M. Inspector, said there was accommodation for 243, and during May 271 attended excess, 28. Vestry ac- commodation was about 80. Mr. Powell gave figures to show that for the last six months the attendance there had been from 50 to 60, and 1§8 had been accommodated at one time. There was nc overcrowding at the vestry. Dr. Mitchell's report was much exaggerated, and it was a pity it should be presented to the public, as it tended to intensify the evil..Dr. Mitchell had stated there had been an epidemic of diphtheria. There bad been isolated cases, but no epidemie. Dr. Mitchell said the drains were non-existent. It is a gross exaggeration," said Mr. Powell, "and I am assured from the master that they are all clean and in order." There was a difficulty with the surface water, but this occurred only when there was heavy rain. He (the inspector) had fault to find with the clean- ing, and admitted that the lavatories and oftioes were subject to complaint, but noth- ing to the extent that Dr. Mitchell tried to make out. He suggested that a corrugated building be put up near the school. A committee was appointed as to engag- ing an additional schoolroom.
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P.C. Jenkin Phillips (No. 63) died at the Swansea Hospital about one o'clock on Thursday morning from acute pneumonia. He was only about thirty-three years of a.ge, and was considered one of the smartest men in the force, being possessed of much physical strength. His wife predeceased him about two months ago.
GILFACH GOCH PIT FLOODED.
GILFACH GOCH PIT FLOODED. SIX COLLIERS MISSING: HOPE ABANDONED. It is feared a serious disaster has occurred at a colliery slant in the Gilfach Goch Valley, near Tonyrefail, where, on Tuesday afternoon, a panic was caused by a sudden inrush of water in great volume, causing an immediate stampede. Between 25 and 30 men were in the pit, and when they reached the surface it was notioed that six were missing, ar.d there are very small hopes of their recovery alive. They are Thomas Edwards (23), Llewellyn- terraoe, Gilfach Goch single; Ed. Halaway (25). Evanstown, Gilfach Goch, single David John Stephens (32), Gilfach Goch, £ ingle; Richard Tompkins (27), Gilfach Goch, single; John Morris (27): Tonyrefail, mar- ried, tour caildren; Edward Manley (40), Waunrhyd-road, Tonyrefail, married, two children.