The Cambrian

NEATH. I rewur is being persistentlv circulated Neath that the Mayor Mr. W. E. Rees) is about to take up residence at Cardiff Mr. I've- has -so such intention. I At Neath en Friday, Mr. E. PoweH brought three bright boys, who wanted to go to Canada, yvbiiher several companions from the Cottar H^mes bad prcccded: them' and done we.il. The Bench gave the necessary consent. Hauliers at Jjryrieoch 'C'oiliery, Neath-, who tendered notices on June 1st, have withdraw;! them, and work will proceed as tonal, an srrar.jcnv. r.t having been come to between Mi F V Price, general man- ager, and Mr. W. E. Morgan, miners' agent. St. John's (Aili) choir met the Briton Ferry, Skewen. a-d .^ath Church Choirs on Monday evening to rehearse for the Llandaff Trie-Tjiiia, Welsh Festival next Thursday we*t; The anthem, Gweddi Habacuc," was gone through, Mr. George j Howell, conductor of Alltwen Choir, taking j the solo. Mr. David, organist at Neath, ac- souipanied Mr John Price, festival lea- | der, expressed himself as very satisfied.

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LLANDOVERY. L'OWDDWRETTES. (By Dyiii."j By jove. without a doubt, the residents had quite a shock to the system on Wednes- daymormng. It was ail due to the earth- quake. It is nearly 12 years since a similar ex- perience was felt here, and no one wants it either for many more years to "à.t. Many persons nerves were temporarily shattered, and crockery v. as in danger of being shattered also. Buildings shook, chairs rocked, whilst even beds gave a kind of hop, skip, 3nd a j uiiip, that in some instances it was stated occupants were aroused from slumber, a>nd unceremoniously planted upon the door. but there, my readers, things might Lave been worse. The Baptists have been holding pecial meetings during the past week, and were "favoured" with heavy rain. I sav "favoured" because there —pears a. kind of fraternal feeling between .-aptists and the rain. Who said "Let's have water v cu-. iv~t?rs feel very "big" after their victory against Swansea, and have no other match until the 14th inst., when uheIr opponents will be Builth. L ne town club have now played five games, a trio of which have been won, and the remaining two drawn. Bravo! Some enthusiasts are anxious to know the reason why Golds, the town "pro. has not been selected to assist the county against Essex. He is admittedly a good and ,tylish bat, and an energetic fielder. The Collegians are apparently fated (or "draws." Five fixtures on the card have ended thus. Nevertheless they have only suffered three defeats. No cases at the last Petty Sessions again. My word, how good the district is getting. Well, it is more profitable to be law-abiding, isn't it? Our volunteers are increasing in number. Is this one of the results of the recent church parade? Mr. Owen Price, Xantyrharn, was, as usual, a successful exhibitor at the Royal Show, gaining premier honours in the classes for mountain shearing ewes, and mountain rams. Landowners have been raking in the "shekels" lately. Six rent audits nave been held here during the past few days. The tenantry have had some good dinners, too- The Llai^doverians outclassed the Brecon- ians in their annual tussle, particularly as regards batting and bowling. Well lone, Soar! The Brecon boys made the journey by motor, and gave the Llandoverians a heaaty cheer before making the return journey. Mr. R. G. Prichard is, without a doul/. one of the most popular captains the school have ever selected. Mr. Richard Evans, College-terrace, was successful in winning premier honours in a qcoiting competition held at Pantyffynon last Saturday. His team also beat uH- comers as well. Congratulations upon the double event. The Liandingafc Church Restoration is fast nearing completion, and, during rhe past month, the fund was augmented to rhe tune of JB124. The "Mayor" of Llanddausaint is now the proud possessor of six medals, won in various fights in music. The Town Council are now contemplating the holding'of fat stock markets fortnightly, but one member during the discussion, re- marked with a knowing nod, "that it was like putting steam in an old horse." Well, we shall see! The members of the Burry Port Rechabite Tent had a picnic at Llandovery on Satur- day Ia|t. A conference was leW;«is? •• the* afternoon. Alderman J. R. Jarnee, of Albert House, has in his possession the original copy of the bishop's licence, dated 1740, appointing William Williams, Pantycelvn, the hvmnist HI" Wales, to the curacy of Llanwrtyd and Abergwesyn, at a salary of J610 per annum. LLAN COLLEGE V. CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON. "Dyfri" writes:—The annual encounter between elevens representing the Tival colleges of Llandovery and Brecon was played on Saturday last on the ground if the former. Considerable interest was, as usual, centred in the contest, which wis fought under the most favourable cond'.thms possible. The ground was surrounded by a large concourse of spectators of bjih sexes, and the continuous shouts which greeted the play were abundant evidence to prove who were Breconians, and who weic Llandoverians. The homesters have been doing remarkably well this season, under the capable coaching of Soar, their popular 'pro., and it was confidently anticipated that the Breconians were doomed to de- "pro. and it was confidently anticipated that the Breconians were doomed to de- feat. It may here be not amiss to give the names and birthplaces of the players en the respective sides — LLANDOVERY.—R. G. Prichard 'Cnr- iiff), T. VV. Thomas (Swansea), A. Pe j rce James (Sherborne), O. M. Powell (Bridg- j end), W. W. Humphreys (Cardiff), G. T. Da vies (Aberdare), D. C. RoeseT (Bridgend) j D. J. Parry (Pentre), S. V. Jones (Neunl! :i, Lloyd (Cardiff), and R. I. P.hys iC'r- iiffj. liff). BRECON.—Wm. Llewellyn (Aberdaie), L V. Wat kins (Builth), D. P. Griffiths Swansea), T. D. Williams (Bridgend), A eVilliams (Llwynpia), M. H. Llewellyn A.berdare), W. G. Davies (St. Clears), P. [Tottenham (Dublin), B. Llewellyn vAbjr- lare), C. V. Davies (Wrexham), and J. S. ^owell (Aberdare). ¡ The umpires were Messrs. Gwynne aoi iuv, of Swansea. The soin of the coin turned in favour tf he visitors, who elected to go first to the 'sticks" on an admirable wicket, prepa. ed >y Soar. Soon after 11 o'clock, Watki;:s uid Griffiths opened the innings, in opposi- ion to the trundling of A. P. James A d 3. J. Parry. Both batsmen played car?- ully, and runs came slowly from the < l't- et. With on'y a doz.cn runs on the board, j-iffiths was dismissed by Parry. T. D. iVilliams joiry 1 Watkins, but soon lost h's )osition, being well caught by Powell. W'tn wo wickets down for 14, the Llandoveria is iad just cause to be happy. A. Willi ims lad just cause to be happy. A. Willi ims lext partnered his namesake, and the score ■ose steadily, chiefly through singles, until it 31, James bowled A. Williams. At 'ho lame total, T. Williams was also disposed of -4-31. Two more wickets fell at 35. W. VI. Llewellyn, the Breconian captain, as the incoming batsman, and commenced scoring briskly. With his individual soore at 10, he was badly missed, and also gave another unaccepted chance at mid-on. He continued playing vigorously, but laç1..«1 the ¡ support of Iiiii confreres, who were display- ing feebly. The venture closed for the ¡ somewhat meagre score of 94 runs, to which .Jewellyn had contributed an useful but lucky 35, whilst "1lr. Extras" was respon- sible for 24. The display of the Brecon. batsrnen was far below expectations, and vith the exception of their captain, ip- peared to be suffering from "nerves." James and Parry bowled in fine form ail through, keeping admirable length. An adjourn- ment was then made for luncheon. Un resuming at two o'clock, the crowd of spectators had increased considerably. R. G. Pricliard and G. T. Davies opened for Llandovery. The start was disastrous, at) with only eight on the telegraph, Prichard was caught behind the wickets. 0. M. Powell next associated Davies, and runs came slowly but regularly, chiefly all singles. At 27 Davies was run out, a de- eision wtuch many spectators hardly relis&ed as it was thought the batsman had crossed the crease in good time. Humphreys WM the iiioonier, a.dd t.he game livened up a. great deal. Runs tame freely, and despite several cnanges, the total had reached 58 ere the partnership was dissolved, Humph- reys being then bowled by Ltewellvn. T. W. Thonias succeeded, and he and"Poweli ii^olayef! vigorous cricket., several bound- aries being notched. Without any further loss. Powell made the winning stroke with a nice drive to the off. The achievement, I 1 j was greeted vtu tremendous cheers and j waving ot hatw raid ttags, a scene well worth seeing to be piyperly realised. The neces- sary r :s been obtained, the bats men i-jos, ruore iiberties with the bowling. !-try t-f.na-lled amidst a renewal '"r h-i ,• 102. Thomas was tiiiely caught at ?o.L. the partnership having I realised 44 runs. Rosaer joined Powell, who continued scoring merrily. At 154, Powell was caught in the "country," after contributing a brilliant and absolutely fauxtless iimiiigs of 88. which included 8 lours, and innumerable three's. He re- ceived a well-merited ovation on his return to the pavili u. Roaser, Jamffi and Lloyd aiso compiled double figures in capital style, and the innings terminated for the excellent total of 210 runs, or 116 in excess of the Brecon score. The visitors went in a second time, and again gave a poor exhibition, losing six wickets for 68 runs only, time alone un- doubtedly saving then; from a.n innings de- feat. The fielding on both sides was ex- cellent, and elicited continuous applaui e. In conclusion, let me heartily congratulate the Llandoverians upon their great victory (of which all those interested in the school should be proud), and Mr. S. M. Toyne (cricket master), and Soar (the "pro."), who had unquestionably turned out one of the strongest elevens which ever represented the famous institution. At the ciose of the game, the popular captain (R. G. Prichard,), was carried round the town by the students, Mr. Toyne and Soar being likewise treated in the evening. Appended are the scores and bowling analvsis :— CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON. (1st inning6). E. V. Watkins, c Powell, b Parry 6 D. P. S. Griffith, D. J. Parry 1 T. D. W. Williams, c Humphreys b D. J. Pa.rry 9 A. Williams, b A. P. J allies 6 W. M. Llewellyn, b 0. M. Powell 35 M. H. Llewellyn, b A. P. James. 1 W. G. Davies, b A. P. James 0 R. C. Tottenham, b A. P. James. 5 B. Llewellyn, b A. P. James 1 C. V. C. Davies, c "Parry, b James 4 J. S. Powell, not out 2 Extras 24 Total 94 BOWLING ANALYSIS. 0. M. R. W. Brecon—1st Innings. I D. J. Parry 14 3 31 3 A. P, James 19 2 26 6 0. M. Powell 7 2 13 1 CHRIST COLLEGE—2nd Innings. E. V. Watkins, b S. V. Jones 4 W. M. Llewellyn, b D. C. Rcsoer. 5 T. D. W. Williams, c Llyd, b Jones 7 D. P. S. Griffiths, b Roa;er 2 M. H. Llewellyn, b Rcoser 5 A. Williams, not out 29 W. L. G. Davies, c and b Rosser. 1 R. C. Tottenham, not out 4 Extras 13 Total (for 6 wkts.). 68 B. Llewellyn, C. V. C. Davies, And J. S. Powell to bat. LLAXDOVERY COLLEGE. G. T. Davies, run out. 12 R. G. Prichard, c Powell, b Wil- liams 2 0. M. Powell, c Watkins, b Wil- liams 88 W. W. Humphreys, b Llewellyn. 14 T. W. Thomas, c Griffiths, b Llew- ellvn 24 D. C. Rcsser, b Williams 17 A. P. James, c Watkins, b Davies. 26 R. Lloyd, c and b Davies 13 R. 1. Rhys, b Llewellyn 3 S. V. Jones, c and b Davies 2 D. J. Parry, not out 0 "Extras. 9 Total 210 I BOWLING ANALYSIS. LLandoverv. o: M. R. W. W. M. Llewellyn. 21 2 62 3 A. Williams 16 2 40 2 C. V. C. Davies. 9 1 29 0 T. D. W. Williams. 10 b 27 1 B. Llewellyn 4 0 21 0 L. Davies 6 1 22 5 WELSH VARSITY" MATCHES FOR 13 YEARS. It may prove interesting reading to cricket enthusiasts to know the records of the matches played between Llandovery and Brecon Colleges since 1884 to the present year. The following gives 12 victories for Brecon and nine to Llandovery. :—1884, Brecon won by 10 wickets; 1885, Brecon won by 217 rums: 1886, Brecon won bv 97 runs 1887, Brecon won by 1 wicket; i888, Brecon won by 22 runs; 1889, Llandovery won by 101 runs 1890, Llandoverv woh by 12 runs; 1891, Llandovery won bv 3 wic- kets 1892, Brecon won by 2 wickets 1893, Brecon won bv 16 runs; 1894, drawn: 1895, Llandovery won by 70 runs; 1896, Brecon won by 0 runs; 1897, Llandoverv won bv 08 runs; 1898, Llandovery won by 98 runs"; 1,39, abandoned; 1900, Brecon won bv 8 runs; 1S01, Llandovery won by 29 runs; 1502, Brecon won by 158 runs; 1903, Bre- con won by 4 runs; 19C4, Llandoverv won b->- 15 runs; 1905, Brecon won by 33* runs; 1S06. Llandovery won by 116 runs.

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LLANDOVERY COLLEGE V. MR. FRED. L. REES' XII. "Dyfri" writes:—These teams met on thj College ground on Tuesday, the visitors being a formidable let. The visiters went first to the wickets, and compiled the ex- cellent tc.al of 2D3 runs for 10 wickets, when the innings was deolar;d dosed. Soar bowled admirably throughout, captur- ing eight wickets for 74 runs only. T! e Collegians responded in great style, S. M- Toyne particularly giving a brilliant dis- play, and at, the close of play was not ou', with 85 standing to his credit. An interest- ing match ended in a draw. Scores:- MR. FRED. REES' XII. Hugh Howell, c P-osser, b Soar 42 P. David, ibw, b Soar 13 L. N. Evans, b Soar 13 Stanley Rees, b Soar 3 Percy Rees, b Soar 49 p. 1 P. E. M. Richards, b A. P. James. 0 H. V. Watkins. b Soar 3 J. b Soar 12 J. E. M'b A. P. James 2 I Fred. P-.es. not out 23 Claude li",t 1f h'xtrns 23 I. r 10 wickets 303 LLAN 1 ;0VERY COLLEGE. E. G. prichard. b J. M. Be van 15 (V. T. Da^ 1 b Stanley Rees 4 S. M. Toy. act out 85 (J. V. P<-w- b J. E. Morgan 7 A. J. i'enn, run out 5 T. W. Thomas, c Howell, b F. L. 1 Reeo 4 Soar, net out j- Extras 5 Total for five wickets 126 EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. On Wednesday morning last, about 9.50 a.m.. a severe earthquake shock was felt by the residents in the town and neighbour- hood surrounding. The unique event created intense terror amongst the inin. ants, some of whom rashed out of their houser, with fright. A. kind of roar, <1.<: of t1: falling of a ilur pile of stoner-. was first heard, and this was followed by a consider- able shaking of the buildings, causing china and such like thing-s to rattle, and in eoeme cases to crash. A part of .the College ball- courts was also cracked. The shock lasted about five seconds or so, and a similar occur- rence was experienced here in the month of ( November or December, 1894 f REOPENING OF EBENEZER BAPTiST f CHAPEL.. During the past week a series of meetings have been held in commemoration of the re- opening of Ebcnezer Baptist ( hapei n this town. The sacred edifice has been for some months past under-going renovation and en- largement, and in addition, minister's and general vestries have been erected, a --nuch- needed acquisition to the ciiapci. The eno- 1 vations were first suggested by the esteemed pastor (the Rev. H. lior James), and a great improvement upon the past conditions has resulted thereby. The work was carried < ut by Messrs. Brown, Thomas, and John, con- tractors, Llanellv, and the estimated expen- diture is £1,000. In the course of the various services, a sum of J6120 was sub- scribed towards the Building Fund, md there now remains only £400 to J6500 to meet the contract. It may here be not out of place to state that Mr. C. V. Pryse-Rice, Llwyny-Brain, very kindly and without any appeal, sent a cheque of ten guineas n support of the movement. The cervices comprised prayers, the rendition of hymns, and sermons. The preachers were as fol- lows:—Sunday evening, Rev. H. Ifor James (pastor); Monday evening, Revs. D. B. Evanj ^Merthyr Yale), and Dr. T. E. Thoniiais (BailygLas); Tuesday evening, ReviS. Trevor Jones (Idanelly), and J. R. Evans (Llwynhendy.); Wednesday evening, Rev", M. T. Rees (-Yleincian, Carmarthen), and E. Edmunds (Swansea). Thursday was the chief day, and meetings were held in the morning, afternoon, and evening. At the first meeting the preachers were the Revs. J. R. Evans (Llwynhendy), and D. C. Jones (Penygraig). In the afternoon, the interest- ing ceremony of laying sevan memorial stones was performed in the piece nee of a large congregation, and those who had the honour of doing eo were the Rev. H. Ifor James (pastor), Councillor T. Phillips, P c- ton Court; Dr. Evan J'ones, London; Mr. John Jenkins, High-street; Mr. Evan Prichard, Yerdre Villa; Mis. Jam* Mount Pleasant; and Mrs. Evarift, Butcher's Arrrm. Councillor Phillips gave a most appropriate address to the assembly, referring to the fact that he had been brought up as a. Baptist, and was only too Happy to render any help he could towards the cause. Ser- mons were subsequently delivered by the Revs. J. Towy Jonevs (Glais, Swansea), and Morgan Jones (Whitlard). In the evening, the preachers were the Revs. 1). C. Jones (Penygraig/, and Hr. Goner Lewis (Swan- sea). The final meeting wa s on Friday evening, when the pulpit was occupied by the Revs. Lewis Mansfield (Oxford), and I! C. Jones (Penygraig). The dirconrises throughout the meetings were of a most powerful aixl eloquent character, and highly appreciated by t.he huge congregations, who joined most heartily in the rendition of the hymns. The silver trowels presented to those ,who performed the laying of the memorial stones were supplied by Mr. D. T. Morgan, jeweller, Llandovery. Miss Cissie Bailey made an efficient accompanist. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MISS MAY IIANDLEY. The demise is recorded of Misis- May Handley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Handle3-, of Rose Cottage, in thus town, who passed peacefully away after an illnees of eome months' duration on Thursday morning last. The deceased, who had only attained her 23rd birthday, was a member of the Memorial Cba-pel, and extremely es- teemed and liked bv those with whom she associated. The greatest sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved parents in their very cad affliction, who in the course of two years have now undergone the severe mis- fortune of losing three grown up children. Let us hope and trust that they may be blessed with strength in this their hour of trial and sorrow. The funeral waf; a public one, and took place on Monday last. The large and representative conoouree gave abundant testimony of the respect in which the departed young lady was held. Amongst the general public present were the Rev. E. Jones (Vicar), the Rev. Gruffydd Evans (curate), the Rev. T. E. Thomas, Bailyglas, the Rev. H. Ifor James, Alderman T. Wat- h kirR (Y Berllan), Alderman D. S. Thomas (Belmont House), Councillor H. Havard (Northampton House), Councillor D. Perrott •< Waterloo House), Councillor F. Wall (New- road), Mr. W. Jones (Alma House), Mr. Morgan Griffiths (Penygaw&e House), Coun- cillor T. Gwenlair, Diavies (Greyhound j Hot«l), and members of the Memorial Chapel. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Handley (parents), brothers a.nd sis- ters of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jonee, Brynteg (grand-parents), Mr. and Mis. T. Griffiths, North-Western Hotel (uncle and aunt), Mr. and Mrg. Joshua Jones, Barleymournt (uncle and aunt), MT. and Mrs. L. P. Lewis, Llettvvardde .uncle ] and aunt), Miss Bessie Evans, Brynteg ] (cousin), and Meravrs. Tom and John Jcnes Brynteg (uncles). At the residence of the deceased, a brief cer-vico was conducted by 1 Dr. Thomas, pastor of the chapel, and at its close the hymn "Yn y dyfrcod mawr y tonau" wa.s sung with much feeling. The interment took plaee at Llandingat. the Vicar and Curate being the officiating clergy. The favourite Welsh hymn, "Bydd myrdd o'er ryfeddodau" was rendered at the III conclusion of the Church service. The coffin, winch was of polished oak, with brass fittingc, was made by Messrs. D. and W. 1 Williams, of Tanner's Hall. The grave was covered with beautiful floral tributes. I vhPEhEwxtr i, < 1 POLICE COURT.—THURSDAY. (Before MT. W. P. Jeffreys.) BEGGING. I George Darirst, a tramp, wa* brought up c in custody of R-C. Davies, charged with begging alms in the borough on the pre- vious evening. Prisoner pleaded "not guilty." The constable deposed that at 7.30 p.m. prisoner came to his lodging house and asked for water, and then for tea, which t was refused him. He then asked for some- £ thing to eat, and witness then took him in charge. f Prisoner was committed to ten days' hard labcnir. ] LLANDOVERY COLLEGE v. DR. 1 PRICHARD'S TWELVE. 1 This fixture was played on the College ] Ground on Tuesday, and ended in a. diaw. The Collegians took first knock, and com- 1 piled the excellent score of 257'runs for 9 wicket* when the innongs was declared closed. 1. v». Thomas (68), O. ^M. Powel' n (65), and G. 1. Davies (>50), were the chief contributors. The Cardirfians responded j with a total of 99 runs for 5 wickets, R. T. Gabe, the international, playing a not out iimings of S7. 'lime aJone robbed the 1 homestCra of victory. RENT AUDITS. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the lialf-vearlj rent audits of the Llwvny-Brain Estate (the property of Mr. J. ('. V. Pryse- Rice). ^lt'j- Kenn.edy-Erskines Estate, and the Divlyn Estate, were respectively held a.t the oincjes of Jlr. H. Alfred Thomias, town clerk, the agent to the said estates. The tenantry on Mrs. Kennedy-Krskme's Estate were entertained to a capital dinner at the Black Ox, prepared by Hostess Price. GLANRANNELL RENT AUDIT. The half-yearly rent audit of the Glan- rannell Estate took place on Monday when the rentu were received by Mr. D. 'T. M. Joi^s, solicitor, the agent to the estate, The" tenants were entertained to a capital repast^at the New White Liou Inn, pre-' pared by Hostess Williams. =' |

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RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. REVIVAL OF AMALGAMATION RUMOURS. For some time past rumours have been current on Cardiff Stock Exchange that negotiations are in progress with a view to an amalgamation of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway with one of the large railway companies whose systems extend to Swansea. The rumours are of a vague character, and it has been impossible to obtain any definite information, but point has been given to them by the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Shares steadily advanc- ing under the influence of a persistent de- mand for them, and that the Ordinary shares stand to-day at 9|—the highest figure they have ever attained--and the Prefer- ence shares at 22 premium.

LLANELLY ELECTION. LABOUR CANDIDATE RETURNED. An election took place at Llanellv on Friday for the vacancy caused by the death of Councillor Williim Thomas. The polling was not very brisk. The Labour candidate appeared to have the best organisation, and his supporters worked well. The result was declared about 930 as follows;- Tom Harries (Labour) 509 Ellis Evans (Ind.) 356 Majority 153 Mr. Tom Harries, the nominee of the Trades and Labour Council, is a fitter, and holds Socialistic views. He was recently de- feated at a bye-elecEion, this being his &e- cond attempt to secure a seat on the Ooji cil. Mr. Ellis Evans was until recently a councillor, and when his time expired, some months ago, did not seek re-electi jn It was anticipated that Mr. Harries would secure the seat, but very few people ex- pected such a large majority.

GIBRALTAR COLLISION. CARDIFF OWNED AND CARDIFF- BOUND STEAMERS. Capt. N. H. Niles, formerly of Swansea, and now harbour superintendent of Gib- raltar, sends us word that at 6.30 p.m. last Monday the Italian sfaamer Tirreno (G. Passat are, master), from Cardiff bound for Genoa with coal, collided with the s.s. St. Andrews, of Cardiff 1-. Mutter, master), laden with grain from Novorossick to Ham- fPh'e latter is almost full of water, and tihe damage to the hull is very exten- sive. The Italian ran into her on the star- ward side in amidships. The former has her bow stove in.

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LAWN TENNIS. AMMANTORD V. CLYDAGH. At Ammanford, Tile visitors won by 7 yvents 'to 5, 15 sets to 12, 110 games to 123. ;c.ores Dr. Morgtwi and Dr. Breretom, Amman- ord, beat A. Tarr and R. Tairr—6-2, 6-2; boaA r. Davies and R. J. Tarr—6-0, 6-0; beoit D. Permit amd E. Tarr—6-0, 6-0. W J. Price a.nd D. Hammond (Ammamford) oet to D. Perrett a;nd R. Tarr—0-6, 0-6; loan x> R. Tarr and A. Tarr—<0-6, 5-5; lost to J. Navies a.nd E. J. Tarr—4-6, 4-6. Ivor Eiias amd S. Eairdley (Ammattford) lost M J. Davies and R. j, Tarr—6-7. 4-6; lodt to B Tairr and A. Tarr—1-6, 3-6; lost to J. Oavies and D. Perrett-5-6. 6-2, 5-6. Miss Glaxjys ,'itiohards am-di "Mis8 Gwen Eichards (Ammanford) bea.t Miss B. John md Miss R. Ricbar^e—5-6, 6-3, 6-0; be-at Mea Sibbon and Miss 0 John—6-5, 6-2. Miss Phillips and Miss Richards (Annmajt. j 'ord) lost to Miss O. John amd Miiss E. Gib-j a on—6-3, 2-6. 4-6.

SWANSEA GIRL'S ACTION, I BRISTOL GUARDIANS ABANDON THEIR DEFENCE. The Bristol Guardians on Friday decided to abandon defence of the action for mali- cious prosecution and false imprisonment, brought by Edith Hazelhoff, a Swansea girl, paying £ l0 into court., which was accepted' Comment was made on the costs incurred, and a member hoped a little more care would be taken in future in applying for warrants to arrest people. =

SWANSEA WELSH LIBRARY. The following are the latest donations to the Welsh Library at Swansea, in most cases by the author, except when other- wise specified .From the Land of Jones to the Land of Judah," Dr. Mullin, Car- cliff "Blodeu'r Dirvgiad," Mr. W. Gregg, Ty lore town "The Case for Sunday Obser- vance," by Chancellor Allan Smith, Mr. E. Serle, Swansea; "The Welsh Revolt and Passive Resistance," Mr. J. A. Rees, B.A., Vochriw "Bethnol Cwrs," Mr. J. H. C. Algood, Cardiff; "Cynfeinod Llwyn," 1560-1804, Myrddin Fardd; "Owain Glyn- dwr," Mr. E. A. Needham; "Psychologi- cal Aspects of the Welsh Revival," Mr. Wager; "Enfle Ariamol ein prif Eisted- dfodau," Mr. M. T. Morris, Carnarvon; "Odds and Ends of Church History," Mr. [. T. Williams, B.A., Rhymney; "A Pil- grimage to St. David's," Mr. A. C. Fryer, 3h.D. "The Folklore of the Rhondda," Mr. R Harris, Ystradfodwg; Programme find Book of Words of the South African Eisteddfod. May 1906, Mr. Hugh Curzon, general secretary Magazine of Lundy Is- land, ordnance size, Messrs. Osborn and jlarcia, Piccadilly; Poetical WoTke of G. George (Gruffydd Dyfed), Aberdare, by y Grulfydd Dyfed.

SWANSEA UNITED SERVICE 'I' BRIGADE. CANTEEN QUESTION: COMRADE DECIDES TO WITHDRAW. Swansea United Service Brigade held its quarterly meeting at the Working Men's Club on Tuesday evening, Commandant Maggs presiding over a large muster. Chairman said subscriptions from mem- bers had been maintained in a very remark- able degree. Thirteen new members had joined during the quarter, present member- ship being 218. He referred to the footoall match, which realised L32 5s. (Applause.) Brigade Adjutant Taylor's balanoe-sheet showed JE186 in hand. Colonel Wright said he was delighted I with such a balance-sheet, and it was a great pleasure to see the brigade prosper. Every member of His Majesty's service should be induced to join. Now that they were going to their new institute, they would have to keep their shoulders to the wheel, because expenses were now begin ning. He referred to the approaching open- Ing ceremony to be performed by General Sir James Hills-Johnee, who was a man of high rank, and as president they ought to be proud of him. (Applause.) Comrade W. Griffiths objected to the sale of excisable liquors at the new institute, and said that as a teetotaler he could not belong to a drinking club, and- Commandant Maggs called him to order. It was very wrong to so stigmatise the bn gade.. It was nothing approaching a drink- ing club. He asked Griffiths to withdraw. Comrade Griffiths: I withdraw. For my own part, there must be separation from the brigade. I have supported the brigade up to now; but the drink drives me out. i must return my badge. One of the rules stated that the canteen should be closed on Sunday. Some of the members raised objection to that. Colonel Morgan said that Sunday ought to be a day of rest. The canteen should be dosed, and not employ anyone on the Sab- bath. Colonel Wright agreed. By a large majority it was decided that the canteen be closed on Sunday. Mr. David James, manager, Swansea Tramways, offered the use of the Mumbles Pier on August 23rd for a gala in aid of cV-e brigade, and the offer was accepted with thanks.

GOWER COUNCIL. HEALTHY PENINSULA: GORSEINON BRAKE DRIVERS. Gower Rural Council met at Penmaen on Tuesday, Mr. John Taylor presiding. Dt. Mole, the medical officer, had nothing to report. 'No infectious disease in the district," he said; "I had nothing to report last month." Mr. Pritchard (jocularly): I will recom- j mend that the Isolation Hospital building be deferred. (Laughter.) Mr. Pritchard said the Local Government Board ought to be informed that no infec- tious disease had occurred in two months. It was unnecessary to spend a few thousand pounds on the hospital.—The matter was adjourned. Surveyor 6aid brakes coming from Swan- sea took nearly all the road, and did not give room for anyone to pass. He had that morning to get off his bicycle owing to the obstinacy of the driver, who he had reported to the police. Mr. Pritchard said the offenders were from Gorseinon. Swansea brakes were all right. Mr. A. D. Perkins, Swansea, wrote on behalf of the Tourist Cycling Club asking that the mile-6tones be put in order, now that the road improvements were to be ef- fected.—Adjourned.

TENANT WOULDN'T GO. I YSTALYFERA PREMISES UNFIT fOR HABITATION. At Pontardawe on Friday, Mr. C. B. Jenkins, for Pontardawe Council, app'iod for a closing order against the Old Stores, Ystalyfera, owned by Dr. Newton. Mr. Leeder, for Dr. Newton, admitted that the premises ought to be closed, but the I tenant had prevented them doing anything. Mr. Edmunds, sanitary inspector, eaid the medical officer certified that the hou.w was unfit for habitation. Mr. Leeder said his client had refused for three months to take rent, and ad a ro j done his best to get the old woman, who wat a widow, out. I The order was granted.

KING'S BIRTHDAY. FLAGS FIYrNG AT SWANSEA. Flags flew from Swansea's publio build- ings on Friday in honour of the King's birthday celebrations. The Harbour Offices as usual were closed. LONDON CELEBRATIONS- TROOP- ING THE COLOURS. At the various Government offices, and throughout the West End, flags were flying on Friday morning in celebration of the King's birthday, but in consequence of the other ceremony of the trooping of the col- ours at the Horse Guards, the parade has been abandoned.

PORT TALBOT DOCKS. RECORD COAL SHIPMENTS FOR ONE I DAY. Port Talbot Docks added another record I on Monday, when coal shipments reached 10,220 tons. The previous record shipped in one day was 10,000 tons. These figures work out at 3,000,000 tons per annum. | Considering there are only six tip6, and that these are of the single pattern, the achievement is noteworthy. A large number of steamers are at present waiting for tips, and several others are due to arrive.

VELINDRE SHEEP DOG TRIALiv The annual Velindre sheep dog trials wo»a held at Pysgodlwn Mountain on Saturday For the champion class a prize of C3 ir,. and silver cup (given by Mr. T. J. Wil- liams, Maesygwernen) was offered, w;Th three other prizes. There was also a epe- ) cial competition for winners, first prize being a silver challenge cup, given by Mr. T. J. Williams, Maesygwernen. The presi- dent of the trials is Mr. M. J. Jenkins, Ge!- lyfeddau, Velindre, while amongst the patrons is Sir John Llewelyn. The officers ot the committee are as follows:—Chair- man, Mr. Edward Harris, Brynbach; \"i"}<)-- chairman, Mr. John Hopkins, Velindre; treasurer, Mr. Daniel Davies, Henglawdd; secretaries, Messrs. Davies and J. Joaes, Velindre; stewards, Messrs. Morgans, Davies, and Walters.

LORD GRENFELL ON FRENCH CRUISER. Lord Grenfell on Saturday boarded the French training ship Duguay Trouin, iu Kingstown Roads, and was ^uted by ^'e- ven guns. The crew were wudly cheered on shore.

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LLANELLY COUNCIL SIT UP LATE PAY AND EXPENSES OF THE CLERK. MR. NATHAN GRIFFITHS DEMANDS COMPLETE RETURN. "TEN MINUTES BEFORE STOP-TAP, GENTS." "It is all right, gentlemen. There is ten minutes before stop-tap," exclaimed Coun- cillor Nathan Griffiths at the Llanelly Coun- cil meeting on Monday evening, wh.m the clerk at 10.50 glanced anxiously at the clock. The business on the agenda had not been completed, but the attendance had baen get- ting beautifully less since ten o'clock, one member after another slipping away. The Labour members, four in number, however, stuck to their post to the end, and, led by Mr. Griffiths, made their presence felt. Dis- cussion had taken place on the return sup- plied showing the monies received by the clerk during the past five years. Mr. Nathan Griffiths contended that the return supplied was inadequate, and did not contain all the information he had asked for. Clerk said there had been considerable correspondence between himself and Mr. Griffiths. He could not quite "inderstand what was required. He had consulted Mr. Tregoning with a view to obtaining inform- ation from the books of the Harbour Trust, and also placed the correspondence before the chairman. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said he was con- siderably disappointed. The return sup- plied was incomplete and quite useless for his purpose. He had an object in view, a-ed was not impelled by morbid curiosity. He did not see why Mr. Spowart should have difficulty in acceding to the request. There had been no objection on the part of the Council, because his motion had been passed unanimously. Mr. D. James Davies said some of the in- formation could only be obtained with the consent of the Trust. Mr. Tregoning said he had pointed out that difficulty, which, however, might have been got over by asking one of the members of the Trust to ask for a return, it was i.ot reasonable to expect a public body to ran- sack accounts unless absolutely necessary. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said he had a very good reason for the course he was iking. Mr. D. James Davies said Mr. Griffiths ought to take the Council into his confid- ence. Mr. Tregoning said the clerk might pos- sibly be able to supply the information from his private accounts. Mr. E. T. Jones said there was no reason why any little difficulty in the way .-hould not be overcome. Chairman did not think that anyone ob- jected to Mr. Griffiths having every pewsib'e facility for arriving at the figures desired. Some time ago a return was made up to 1903, and if the Harbour Trust were asked for information in respect of payments a £ ter that date the information would be com- plete. Mr. Griffiths thanked the chairman for the information. He had seen the turn referred to, but it did not contain one tithe of the actual payments. Chairman did not think Mr. Griffiths meant what he said Mr. Griffiths said it contained no refer- ence to personal expenses, etc. Chairman said be did not quite under- stand what Mr. Griffiths desired. Mr. Griffiths said he had called for a (orn- I plete account of all monies received. That was simple enough, and could only have one meaning. Mr. D. J. Davies pressed Mr. Griffiths to state the object for obtaining the informa- tion. Mr. Griffiths said he did not mind doing that. Mr. Guest said Mr. Griffiths must hive had an object before he would ask for the return. Mr. Griffiths said Mr. Spowart had sent in a bill for J3542, or some such amount, in respect of the electric light and traction. Chairman said it was never intended :hat the ratepayers should pay one halfpenny. The money would come' from the Traction Company. Company. Mr. Griffiths said the town should not Day if he could possibly help it. The Chairman said the matter was settled before Mr. Griffiths came on the Council. Mr. Griffiths said it was useless quibbling over the matter. Chairman inquired if Mr. Griffiths would take his assurance. Mr. D. J. Davies said Mr. Griffiths ought to withdraw. Chairman said he looked upon the remarks as a reflection on the chair. Mr. Griffiths scid every possible ooosi- tion had been placed in the way of his ob- taining the information. Chairman took exception to -his state- ment. Mr. D. J. Davies said that if he £ new Mr. Griffiths' object previously he "vouid have objected to the return being supplied. In his oponion it was merely a waste of time. The Chairman again said the South Vales Power Company were going to pay all c^sts incurred in connection with the traction scheme. They had £1,000 in the bank in respect of the costs. Not one halfpenny jf the ratepayers' money would be r )ent. Mr. Griffiths said that if he understood that the Council refused him the informa- tion, he would drop the matter. The Chairman said it was unfair to waste their time in this way. The Clerk said he was prepared to apply to the Harbour Trust for a return as to what he had received. Mr. Guest said Mr. Griffiths was going to make an explanation when he was ^ter- rupted. "OBSTRUCTION BY THE OLD GANG." Mr. Griffiths said it was useless ag on if he was going to be obstructed by the old gang. The Chairman said he was surprised that a gentleman who professed to be so enlight- ened should make such a remark. Mr. Be van said Mr. Griffiths had no rea- son for it. Mr. Griffiths said he was going to make an explanation when he was interrupted. Mr. Bevan said it seemed to him as 'f Mr. Griffiths was playing to the gallery. Mr. Griffiths said he might be capable cf playing to the gallery. Some people did not have sufficient talent even to play to the floor, leave alone the gallery. (Laughter.) The clerk received JB500 per annum from the town. Personally, he considered that. hey overpaid him, and it was on that account he was pressing for a return. He was simply opening the question, and had cot yet fin- ished. If the dark did not care to do the work for less they would be able to obtain aji official who would, and thus "tve the town possibly a couple of hundreds. Mr. Guest said it did not matter vhether the clerk received J3500 or J31,500 in the past. His salary was £500 for the last 12 months, and Mr. Griffiths could go upon that basis. The Chairman said the clerk received haJi his salary from the Trust. He could not imagine any respectable man applying for the position if he was going to be harassed in this way. If he thought Mr. Griffiths' suspicions, so far as he himself were con- cerned, were shared by other members of the Council, he would vacate the chair to- morrow. Mr. Griffiths said his views were honestly expressed. The Chairman said whatever differences had existed in the past, there had been no question about one member receiving and accepting the word of another. The Council proceeded to the next busi- ness.

INSANE FATHER. KILLED HIS CHILD: WORTHLESS WIFE. At the Old Bailey on Tuesday, Charles Harry Turner (35), mail-caxt driver, m- dir'irl for murdering his three-year-old daughter by cutting her throat at Hackney, was found to have been insane at the time, and was ordered to be detained during the King's pleasure. Counsel said prisoner was a good fat bar I and attached to his children, but he had been worried by a worthless wife, who de- serted her home.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. FRIDAY. Before Messrs. W. Law, H. A. Chapman and J. White. MORE .QUAKES Charles Harris, engine-driver, no address given, summoned for drunkenness and in- decency, was fined 7s. 6d. or seven days. James Cunningham, hawker, Tontine- street, had to pay 7s. 6d. or seven days, for having been drunk and disorderly in High-street. Thomas McGlyn, labourer, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Bridge-street. P.C. Griffiths said that it had been neoes sary to handcuff him. It took half-an-hour to get him through Greenhill-street. In the struggle defendant threw a stone at the constable which just missed his ear. Defendant, however, said he was too drunk at the time to pick up a stone. There were previous convictions against him, and he was fined 2Os.. or 14 days. SATURDAY. Before Messrs. W. Walters, A. H. Thomas, J. Powell, and B. Williams. WANTED A HANSOM. Ernest Geo. Lewis, coaltrimmer, Dany- graig road, was fined 10s. and costs fa*" drunkenness. P.C. "rj" said defendant threatened tA cut his throat. When arrested, he declared he wasn't going to walk to the station; he must have a hansom. The officer sent for ths horse ambulance, but before the arrival of that vehicle defendant decided to walk. Defendant: I should like to leave the country. Clerk There's nothing to prevent you. A long list of previous convictions was read. ,Te should have nothing to regret if you did leave the country," said Mr. Wal- ters, encouragingly. MISCELLANEOUS. The case of Cornelius Harrington, labourer, Carmarthen-road, summoned for industrial school arrears, was adjourned for a month. Henry Gregory, carpenter, Pontardulaie, was fined 15s. and costs for drunkenness. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. J. Hall, S. Goldberg, F. Rocke, W Williams, and F. Edwards.) FROM SATURDAY TO MONDAY. John Conloo, Strand, summoned for fight- ing, was dismissed. Don't fight any more," said the chairman. Charged with drunkenness, John Parker, labourer., was fined 5s. or five days; Jas. Thomas, collier, Pembroke, 7s. 6d. or seven days Wigram Battye, seaman, St. Mary- street, 7s. 6d., or seven days; Wm. Brimblf, or Jones, collier, Monmouth, 7s. 6d. or seven days Dd. John Edwards, sea- man, Wellington-street, 10s. or seven days Thomas Sullivan, labourer, Strand, 10s., or seven days. Daniel J. Roberts^ labourer, Mardy; Evan Jenkins, Treharris and Ar- thur Roberts, no address given, -were cau- tioned and discharged. Charged with indecency on the Strand, Timothy Sheen, labourer, and Margaret Davies, were cautioned. COMPLAINT OF SWANSEA JEWS. On the application of Mr. Dd. Seline, summonses were granted against Thomas Stacey, Aberdyberthi-street, for alleged brutal assault on Jacob Rosainsky, mantle dealer, Burlais-crescent, a Hebrew, and for damage to premises amounting to 16s. 7¥f. A summons was also granted for an as- sault said to have been committed on Mrs. Rosainsky. ASSAULTING AND RESISTING THE POLICE. Thomas Thomas, labottrer, Watkin-street, charged with having been drunk and dis orderly, and assaulting P.C. Williams, had 37 preious convictions against him, and was sent to prison for a month on each charge, two months in all. Thomas Rees, fireman, Calvert-street, re- membered nothing about having been drunk and resisting P.C. Stewart in the discharge of his duty. Fined 10s. SUNDRY SUMMONSES. Messrs. Levy and Co., rag merchants, Dyfatty-street, were fined 10s. for causing an obstruction with his wagon., Daniel Morgan, Griffith-street, Aberdare, was fined 5s. for riding a horse furiously on the sands. Edmund Hopkins, Strand, and David Thos. Davies, Pentregethin-road, two boys sum- moned for bathing in North Dock, were dis- missed with a caution. TUESDAY. (Before Messrs. J. W. Jones and 0. Wal- ters.) CASES, MANY AND VARIED. Several summonses against persons for using abusive language were granted. James Rafferty, tinker; William Frost, horse dealer, Llandovery Griffiths Lewis, Castle Graig. Morriston; and Dd. Thomas, Samlet-row, Foxhole, were each fined 7s. 6d. or 7 days. Andrew Mclntyre, labourer, Strand; Henry Jones, collier, Carmel-road, Llansam- let; Yorath Rees, Howell-terrace, Llansam- let: John Jones, Llansa-miet; and Thomas Hees, Lions am let, were each fined 5s. or 5 days for drunkenness. For using obscene language in Eaton-road Wm. Phillips, Frederick-street, Brynhyfryd, was fined 56. or 5 days. Thirty-seven, parents were summoned for not sending their children to school. The temporary transfer of the license of the Red Lion, Landore, was granted to Evan Williams. Ellen Davies, Pentre Estyll, married, v. &s fined 10s. for using abusive language to Elizabeth Simons. Thomas Rees, nailer, Pentregethin-road, was bound over to keep the peace towards Prudence Rees. Mary Ann Wilkes, Matthew-street, was fined 7s. 6d. for using abusive language to- wards Alice Donovan. SCENE AT THE HORSE FAIR. A summons for aspa-uit was granted Taos. John, Rhondda-street, against a horse dealer, named Frost, whose address was given as Living Van, Phillips-terrace, Dyf&ttv-street. JOHN MORGAN'S LITTLE BILL. John Morgan, lath maker, Fleet-street, summonsd for arrears (£14 as. 6d.) in a maintenance order due to his wife, Mar- garet. was ordered to pay, or go to prison for two months.

NEATH BANKRUPTCY COURT. TUESDAY. (Before Deputy Registrar Kempthorne.) NEATH INNKEEPER'S FAILURE. A. M. Beasley, innkeeper, Three Cranes, Neath, was examined at Neath Bankruptcy J Court on Tuesday, liabilities being £ 251 Is. 4d., and deficiency JB179 3s. 4d., attributed to bad trade and heavy expenses. Debtor started business in June, 1903, borrowing £70 to pay for lease, stock, fittings, etc. Case adjourned, first meeting of creditors not having been held. TAIBACH GROCER'S LITANY OF WOES Illness and burial of my first wife, ill- ness of self and damage to goods through a flood," were the cause of failure given by Thomas John Rees, 1, Chapel-terrace, Taibach, grocer. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Aber- avon, represented him. Gross liabilities were -6124 5s. 6d., and deficiency JE80 os. 8d. The loss by the flood referred to was put at £ 50.—Case concluded subject to signing of notes.

MORRISTON ACCIDENTS. BOY INJURED BY A TRAMCAR. David Taylor, aged six years, son of John Taylor, Bevan's-court, Morriston, was knocked down by tramcar No. 22 whilst crossing the road near St. John's Church, Morriston, on Tuesday evening. Dr. Kemp attended the lad, and found he had sU&taincd severe injuries to the bacK of his head. The driver of the car acted most, promptly. KNOCKED DOWN BY A CYCLISf. Richard Richards, boy, No. 512, Neath- road, Morriston, was knocked down by an unknown cyclist near the Swan Hotel, Mor- riston, on Tuesday evening, and treated by Dr. Kemp for a nasty bruise on the fore- bead.

James Andrew Stockall (9), and Ou stanco Ivy Stockall (6), brother and sister, residing at Westcliff, were late on Monday night found drowned in a large bath at an unfinished hotel. The children were clasped in each ether's arm.

SWANSEA POLICE FORCE. HOME OFFICE INSPECTOR'S COM. PLAINTS. Swansea Watch Committee met on Tues- day, Mr. W. H. Spring presiding. FIRE ENGINE: LACK WATER. During the month, the new steam fire engine was used and proved satisfactory. In regard to a fire at Brynhyfryd, it was reported that there was no water in the mains, and that the premises were gutted. —Head Constable in this matter recom- mended that when the water is turned off the turncocks ought to be on duty and also joined up on the telephone system.—It vas decided to take steps to adopt the recoiji- mendati an. HOME OFFICE COMPLAINTS. Government inspector reported at the in- spection that the parade ground at the Guildhall was too cramped and that the police clothing was not satisfactory.—Head Constable thought the committee went in for too cheap clothing. It would be better to have better cloth and issue less. A great coat, costing 26s., was expected to last two years.—Mr. Daniel Jones defended the ac- tion of the sub-committee, who had re- ported upon the tenders, and said he did not think the Government inspector knew anything about cloth.—Aid. Protheroe sug- gested that the complaint had reference, not to the cloth, but to the fit, though he quite agreed with the Chief Constable's re- marks.—It was resolved to refer the next contract to Aid. Protheroe and Mr. Daniel Jones.—With regard to the parade ground it was pointed out that nothing could be done in this matter. Another complaint was made by the in- spector as to the lack of ventilation and sanitary conveniences in the women's cells at the new Central Police Station.—Mr. Moy Evans Peculiar.—Head Constable said that the first plan of the Watch Com- mittee provided for all those things, but the Property Committee curtailed it.—Mr. Miles: Do we understand the cells were made without ventilation?—Head Constable replied that there was ventilation, but it was not in the proper place.—The matter was referred to the Property Committee. FEMALE SEARCHER WANTED. A case was reported of a drunken woman haing been taken into custody at the Guild- hall, afterwards got sober, and was later on found too drunk to appear in court the next morning. She was not searched when brought in, and there was an empty spirit bottle found in the cell.—After discussion as to the need of paying a female searcher during which the Mayor expressed the opin- ion that the force was increasing too much, the Head Constable promised a report upon the number of women detained at all the stations. CHIEF CLERK'S PROMOTION. Head Constable recommended that SergV Edgar, chief clerk, be promoted to the rank and pay of inspector.—Some of the com- mittee demurred, and said it would mean a lot of disaffection in the force, but it was pointed out that he took the place of ex- Inspector Francis, and had a lot of clerical work to do.—The Mayor supported the pro- posal on condition that Edgar undertook to remain in the force till the age of 55 years, or another 13 years.—Dr. Latimer said he was also against early retirements on super- annuation, and mentioned a Bristol case of a man retiring on a pension of £2 a week at the age of 52 years, with the result that he was able to earn another couple of pounds besides his superannuation. "I have been 34 years in work, and I think I am going strongly," he added.—Sergt. Edgar: But it's a different job to mine. (Laughter.) —Dr. Latimer: I dont know. I'm out all hours of the night and day.—Edgar ac- cepted the condition and he was promoted accordingly. SANDS REGULATIONS: COMPENSA- TION FUND. Deputy Town Clerk reported that the Corporation could make no bye-laws with regard to the use of the sands, where, the Head Constable said, horses were ridden to "the public danger, bat thet#.ww » proposal to aproach the Duke of Beaufort with a view of leasing the property to the Corpor- ation, and then bye-laws might be made.— The matter was deferred. With regard to the proposed payment out of the Compensation Fund of certain ex- penses incurred by the Chief Constable for the last licensing sessions, the Home Office wrote that the Act provided that other expenses which could be paid out of the fund were such expenses as the Quarter Ses- sions might allow. The letter was ordered to be sent/on to the magistrates' clerk, and Dr. Latimer hoped that he would give his opinion that the justices should pay. CONSTABLES "ON THE CARPET." The committee considered in camera a couple of complaints against constables. In one case it was asserted that a constable had failed to meet a sergeant at t.he confer- ence point, but after hearing evidence it was felt that there was a mistake made, though the sergeant was held to be justified in bringing forward the case. In the other complaint a constable was fined a week's pay for disorderly behaviour.

GOWER WORKHOUSE. THEFTS FROM A WIDOW: BEER ALLOWANCE AT PENMAEN. Gower Guardians met at Penmaen on Tuesday, Rev. J. V. Roberts presiding. Mr. Bircham wrote regretting bemg un- able bo attend recent meetings, so as to say "good-bye" on his retirement. He thanked the Guardians for uniform kind- ness received during the past 34 years.—It was decided to write Mr. Bircham, express- ing regret at his retirement. Clerk (Mr. Ind) was granted a fortnight's leave of ab6ence.-£17 being stolen from a Hortoai widow, aged over 80, who received outdoor relief, the Guardians recently disr continued the relief, and offered her the house. Her grandson appeared and asked that the relief be continued.—It was stated by a Guardian that a further £7 had been stolen since the JB17 theft.—The Guardians still adhered to their resolution to offer the old Lady the house. Master and Matron intimated that they would not require the usual beer allowance. Local Government Board had teen com- municated with, and they agreed that they should be granted the equivalent in money.

WORSE THAN CHICAGO BEEF. SCANDALOUS REVELATIONS OF AMERICAN CIGARETTE SECRETS. The House of Lords Committee on juvenile smoking met again on Tuesday. Mr. Gaston, the London manager of an American publishing firm, and whose sister was the originator of the anti-cigarette cr^de, which has spread throughout Europe, said forty-seven of fifty-three statea forming the American Union, had legisla- tion against cigarette smoking, which had been a relative success. The cigarette was the acute question in the United States, on account of the exceedingly cheap quality of the tobaoco ordinarily employed, the filthy surroundings from which it was gathered, and the drugs used. The American cigarette maker devised, continued witness, the most ingenious con- coctions to please the pala.te, such as cocaine and laudanum. The American cigarette was the worst article that country sent to us— worse than Chicago tinned meat, and there should be penalties upon parent., who per- mitted juvenile smoking, and upon the sel- lers of tobacco to children.

FELL INTO A POND. MANSELTON LAD'S NARROW ESCAPE Albert Rees, aged six years, son ot Mr. Evan Rees, No. 59, Courtney-street, Man- selton, was playing with companions on a. raft on a pond adjoining Cwmfelin Tinplate Works on Monday evening at- eight o'clock, when he fell into the water and narrowly escaped being drowned. The child managed to secure « hold on the raft till Mr Lewis Evans and Mr. Wil- liams, butcher, Courtney-street, who had heard cries, arrived on the scene ;nd pulled him out. The pond, which is sur- rounded by a. wall nine feet high is ten feet deep in places. The boys were tres- passers..