The Cambrian

ALARM AT SWANSEA SAILORS' HOME. OUTBREAK OF FIRE IN VICTORIA- ROAD. f The Swansea Fire Brigade received a call shortly after four o'clock on Thursday af- ternoon to Victoria-road and found that fire had broken out in a storeroom at the top of the Sailors' Home. The hcee-reel was quickly got to work md the men, under Inspector Edwards, soon got the outbreak under. The cause is not known. Although the flamete seized a dot of highly-inflammable material, such as mill- "pufi, etc., the brigade were able to oonfine <tbe outbreak to this particular room.

NEATH AND BRECON LIKE- VERY SATISFACTORY HALF-YEAR. Neath and Brecon Rail-way Co.'s half- yearly meeting was held on Wednesday at Charing Crose Hotel, London, Mr. Sodon |wesadin^. The directors' report stated that the re- ceipts for the half-year ended the 30th June fast were JS52,445, and the expenditure JB19,725. A dividend of 4 per cent, per tenmum had been paid on the A 2 Debenture Btock for the year ended 31st IXoember last. Interest on tiht3 First Debenture Stock for the half-year, amounting to JB2,599, had been paid, ajid there remained, after pro- viding for interest accrued for the half- year on the A 1 Debenture Stock, a balance of £ 6,727. Out of this it was proposed to pay interest on the A 2 Debenture Stock for the half-year, leaving £3,542. In mov- ing the adoption of the report, Chairman said the result was very satis- factory- Gross receipts showed an increase of £4,459. All sources of traffic had con- tributed towards that. Mineral traffic atone contributed £3,087 towards it. Ton- nage carried was 510,463 tons, against 406,710, an increase of 104,753 tons. The totaJ ooal carried in the half-yviar under re- view was 374,109 tons, against 369,523 tons tarried in the whole year 10 years ago. The result was a net gain of £3,143. The net result of the hailf-year's business was they bad a net balanoa of £12,720. There was some prospect of the B Debenture Stock in the near future, at the next meeting he hoped, getting its interest. (H»?ar, hear). Mr. Hodge seconded, and Mr. Pigeon said the report was highly satisfactory, and reflected the highest credit on the board, the staff, and everybody concerned. The report was adopted, and Mr. Beck- iwith. appointed a. director vice his father, ■who had resigned. J

SUMMER HOLIDAYS.—In August when Railways are taxed to their utmost capacity and seaside resorts are uncomfortably crowded the opportunities of health-giving holidays afforded by the large Steamship Companies a.re worthy of consideration. The Orient Company's August programme in- cludes two cruises to Norway by their well- known vesc»?l "Ophix." The climate of Norway is wonderfully invigorating and healthy, and the scenery of surpassing vari- ety and grandeur. Thirteen days' delight- ful holiday ca.n be had for as many guineas. The Orient Royal Mail Lime offer 15-day sea trips from London to Marseill-as and back with calls at Plymouth and Gibraltar each Way. The tired business man would in niost cases obtain more retail benefit from the tes.tfuin&ss of a sea-going trip in a first- class ocean steamer than from any of the usual ways of taking his holiday. The purest of air, maximum of ozone, perfect sanitation and freedom from the noisy dis- tractions of crowded towns combine to make ideal health conditions.

The 6.6. Whimbrel brought the large car- Co of 7C J tons of pitwood into Swansea from yil!a Garcia on Wednesday, together -with ftrree passengers.

LOSS OF THE MONTAGU. OPENING OF COURT MARTIAL. SOUNDINGS DURING THE FOG. Portsmouth" Wednesday. — The court martial ordered to enquire into the loss of H.M.S. Montagu was opened, to-day on board the historic Victory, lying in Porte- mouth Harbour. liear-Admiral Cross was the president, and the court also included eight other naval officers of captain's rank in afficial uniform, together with the Judge Advocate. The two prisoners upon their trial are Captain Adair and Lieut. Dathan, the navi- gating officer of the ill-fated warship. Neither of these gentlemen was represented by counsel, but Captain Coke, of the Corn- wallis. attended as a friend of Capt. Adair. The swords of the two officers were placed upon the table pending the result of the enquiry. The charges were that on the 30th of May they negligently, or by default, haz- arded, stranded, and lost, or suffered to be lost H.M.S. Montagu. The Judge Advocate General announced these charges, and then read the report by Capt. Adair of the grounding of the Mon- tagu off Lundy Island. After engaging in some wireless telegraphing the report nar- rated, with much detail and in technical terms, the observations and orders given prior to the stranding of the vessel, and also when she went aground. A similar report was also read from the nav- igation lieutenant giving full particulars as to course taken, the speed, etc. EVIDENCE OF THE OFFICER OF x'EE WATCH. The first witness called was Lieutenant Russell, officer of the watch. Examined by Capt. Ommaney, as prosecutor, he said that on the day of the grounding the weather was foggy and there was a little swell. Wit- ness was interrogated minutely as to the precise number of engine revolutions at various intervals prior to the stranding of the vessel. At 8.25 the pace increased to full speed ten minutes afterwards the re- volutions were observed to be 75, yrhich meant 12! knots. The speed was reduced to 36 revolutions at 9.15. At 10.50 he could only see about twice the length of the ship owing to the fog, and look-outs were placed. At half-past eleven and twelve o'clock deep sea soundings were taken by the captain s order and were dot once reported to the nav- igating officer, who was on the bndge. The soundings showed 31 fafthoms at half-pact eleven o'clock, and 29 at twelve o'cloc Cross-examined by Capt. Adair, witness said he was quite satisfied that the details given in the captain's circumstantial report to the admiral were absolutely correct, and were at the time it was written the subject of close investigations. Witness added, that he had forgotten some of the details, but reference to memoranda written at the time now helped him to recall them. Replying to questions by the court, wit- ness said that before going on duty at eight o'clock as officer of the watch Lie looked ait the chart. He constantly watched the course to see if it was kept. The fog was about all day, but became much thicker about half-past ten o'clock, It, was not until about 11.30 that the fog became dense. Capt. Oliver, of the Dryad, and Com- mander Kidle, were called and instructed to work out the ship's reckonings from five minutes past seven p.m. on the 29th until the time the vessel struck. Sub-Lieut. Ralph M. Hall 7.'116 the next witness called. He said he was on duty from six to eight o'clock on the 29th of May last. When he came on deck the direction of the wind was about south-west, and the force was at first from one to two feet, and afterwards it was of a force of three feet. There was a light swell from the south-west. The engines were stopped at the time, the stern of the ship was to- wards Lundy Island, which was in sight. He did not remember seeing uaj other land at the time. The ship proceeded at 6.20 p.m., with 61revohitlOn6, on a course about 68 degrees, west. Witness, so. far as he could remember, steadied the ship on her course. The ship was next stopped at 6.43, when he rather thought the helm was put to port. Two bearings were taken. The inquiry was adjourned to Thursday. The court-martial inquiry into the loss of H.M.S. Montagu at Lundy was resumed on Thursday mcming on board the Victory at Portsmouth. The following evidence was given after we went to press on Wednesday night: — Lieutenant Russell said when the vessel proceeded at seven o'clock it went full speed, as shown by the revolution indicator. The engines were next eased to 43 revolu- tions at j .55, and stopped at 8 o'clock. The captain was then on the bridge, and he be- lieved the helm was then put h.rd aport. The ship had steadied before witness was relieved, and the ship had then gone five oi six points to starboard. He did not thins the patent log was used. He did not ac- tually log the distanoes himself; that was done by the midshipman of the watch. Che distances marked on the log from six to eight o'clock were as —bie as it was possible to get them. He did not think the wind Md sea were sufficient to decrease the speed from the normal according to the revolu- tions. The navigator took additional beam- ings later than seven o'clock from HarUaad Point. The position of the ship was laid upon the cl—urt before he left the deck, and he pointtd out its position to his relief f..t e t o'clock. Witness, in cross-examination by Lieut. Dathan, one of the prisoners, said he was Lot '.tware that the navigating officer had fixed the position of the ship by cross-bear- ings oi the north end of Lundy Island, the so h end of that island, and the extremity of the land near Black Church Rock, which position was indicated on »-he chart. I Lieut. Dathan next recalled to witness rm statement that the navigating officer took bearings from Hartland Point, and asked him whether he did not think he had con- fused Hartland Point with the north end ot Lundy Island. Witness replied that he was not certain th; the later bearings which the navigator took were from Hartland Point or from the north end of Lundy Island. Replying to questions by the Court, wit- ness added that he aid not reraember per- sonally making any entries in the log. He took the bearing ^f Hartland Point, and it apre-d with one of the bearings taken by the navigator. He saw the navigator con- tinually taking bearings. The weather as hazy at the time, b- he did not know that that was entered on the log. Asked whether lie could see Hartland P^ i as well as the north end of Lundy Is- land up to 8 p.-m., witness replied that :t times it was obscured. He could not re- member when he last saw both points. The direction of the wind when he was relieved was about W.N.W. Asked which appeared to be the clearest, Lundy Island or Hartland Point, witness s:. ted that Lundy Island seemed to be the clearer. He was told that the captain -4 left orders that soundings were to be takel every half-hour. The last sounding re- ported to him was 19 fathoms, sand, at 2 a.m.

BRICKS FELL DOWN. CHIMNEY COLLAPSES AT SWANSEA A chimney at the shop of Mr. Williams, tobacconist, Gower-street, Swansea, col- lapsed an Thursday morning, presumably bj the force of the wind. The chimney is a large one, and a. num- ber of bricks were scattered about, but fortunately no one was hurt, although at the time a lot of people were passing. ,=-

LLANGADOCK FARM LAD KILLED. The voung lad, William Price, son of Mr. John Price, Tynewydd Farm, Mothvey, Llangadock, who was internally injured as a result of a horse, attached to a load of stones, being frightened at the approach of a motor oar, died on Wednesday.

The presentation to Councillor W. Howell, Skewen, will not, as stated be make this week. The committee are await- ing word from Mr. S. T. Evafis, K.C., M.P., as to when he will be abie to 4)0 prw- ^seWfe to zoafae the preeenteAwcu,

"LET MY HAND GO." SWANSEA DROWNING FATALITY, INQUEST AT ABIRA VaN. BOY BALSH'S STATEMENT. The penultimate scene in the distressing double tragedy wherein two young lads lost their lives on Swansea Sands last Thurs- day, was enacted at Aberavon on Thursday when at the Jersey Beach Hotel the inquest was held by District Coroner Cuthbentson en the body of young Thomas John Lewis, aged 12, son of Mr. Wm. Lewis, 52, Dyfatty- street, Swansea. It will be recollected that young Lewie was drowned whilst bathing near the West Pier, together with a chum, David John Joseph (who was drowned) and other boys. The body of Joseph was re- covered on Sunday morning last, and thrse days later that of his comrade Lewis was washed up on Aberavon Beach—on Wednes- day afternoon. Wm. Lewis, father, said he had seen the body at Aberavon Police Station and he had no doubt it was the body of his son. The big toe of the right {()(}t. was slightly deformed. His son was twelve last December, but he could not say whether he could swim. He knew his son went to bathe. It was at the end of the West Pier, just at the entrance of the channel. Wit- ness was in Hull at the time. David Balsh, boy, 60, Dyfatty-terrace, said he was playing with Lewis at the time. There were eleven boys playing together. Coroner: Could Lewis swim?—Witness No, sir. The tide was coming in at the time. How did he get out of his depth? Chans Mitchell had a ball and we were playing with it in the water. Thomas John and Joseph were walking out after the ball when a big wave came and frightened them, j Thomas John caught hold of my hand and was almost pulling me down. He dragg me under the water, and when we came up I asked him to let my hand go and he did so. Coroner: What did you do then? I swam back. I did not see Lewis afterwards. They had been bathing there before, witness said, but this was the first time they had played polo at this spot. Coroner: What became of the other boys? Witness: We all ran home. Some boys told a policeman. How far were you in the water? Up to our necks, sir. Could Joseph swim also?—I don't know. The father (Wm. Lewis): I should ItKe to ask one question. Coroner What is it? Father Was there a. passenger boat pass- ling at the time? Witness: I can't say; I din't see one whilst in the water, but when I came out I saw a ship going out to sea. Father I thought the wave which frigh- tened them might have been caused by a. passing boat. Dr. J. H. Williams said the body was badly mutilated. The eyes, ears, nose, neck and breast, etc., had been eaten off. The cause of death was axphyxia, due to drowning. P.S. Hill said he was called to the beach on Wednesday afternoon and saw the body. The tide was then receding. It was found about a mile and a half from the Aberavon Pier. A verdict of accidental death by drown- ing was returned. Wm. Lewis, the father, said he would like to make one statement, and that was to call the attention of the Swansea >ii"e to this matter, so that they could aliord protection at this dangerous spot. A 'ot of boys frequently bathed in the place "n the summer, and he thought the police should guide and protect them. Coroner: The press will take note of your statement.

PORT TALBOT'S BOOM. NEW STBIL COMPANY FORMED. The Port Talbot Steel Co., Ltd., has been registered, with a capital of JB100,000 in Bl shares, to adopt an agreement with Baldwins (Lkbited) to carry on the business of steel manufacturers, manufactur- ers of and dealers in engines, carriages, wagons, and all kinds of rolling stock, whether for railway, tram- way, road, or other traffic, manufacturers of wheels, axles, raik, bridges, girders, plates, bolts, nuts and the like, engineers, iron and ooal masters, etc. The subscribers are:—J. R. Wright, Pan- tygwydr, Swansea, ironmaster; A. Baldwin, M.P., Wilden House, Stourpoort; W. C. Wright, Westbrook, Swansea, ironmaster; R. V" Vaesar-Smith, Charlton Park, near Cheltenham, railway and shipping agent; Michael Hugh Hicks-Beach, M.P., Coin, St. Aldwyns, Fairford, Glos.; J. S. Mat- thews, Leweshurst, Spa, Gloucester, manu- factmrer; a<nd R. A. Pinsent, 6, Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, solicitor. No initial public issue. The number of directors :3 not to be less than three nor more than seven; Baldwins (Limited) and the Gloucester Railway Car- riage and, Wagon Company (Limited), may each nominate three directors while re- spectively holding 25,000 shares, two while holding 15,000, and one while holding 5,000. Qualification of other directors, 500 shares, remuneration (except managing director) as fixed by the company. G. V. Hazelton, of Wflden, near Stour- port, is the first secretary. Registered by Waterkxw Bros, and Layion (Limited), Bir- chin-iane, E.C. I

TIRDONKIN PITS. LORD CLANTAWE'S APPEAL. The appeal which Land Glantawe has made against the order of the Swansea Registrar, respecting rents and royalties due to Sir Jno. Llewelyn, as ground landlord of Tirdonkin Collieries, was brought before a judge ;TJ. chambons in London on Thurs- day mowi^ng. The argumemts were concluded, but judg- ment was deferred until next Tuesday.

MAN IN THE DOCK. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE CHARGE AT SWANSEA. At Swansea on Thursday, Thomas Georgre Ledcombe, Orchard-street, was summoned for attempting to commit suicide, on August 6. ChaB. Ed. Thorn said he saw defendant struggling in the North Dock near the quay wall. He also saw ,a man pull him out. He didn't know how defendant got in. The case was aotjourned for a month.

DROWNED IN THE CANAL. L .STRESSING ABERDULAIS AFFAIR A little boy, named Ana-ir Standford, aged five, son of William Standford^ confec- tioner, of the Steam Bakery, Aberdaiais* was found drowned in the- canal at Aberdu-

PASSENGER TRAIN IN COLLISION. SIXTEEN PASSENGERS INJURED. A train from Blackpool to Shrewsbury, crowded with passengers, collided with a stationary train at Preston on Thursday. Sixteen persons were injured. The Press Association's Preston correspon- dent telegraphs: A train from Penrith to London, consisting of thirteen or fourteen coaches, drawn by one of the London and North-Westesm Railway Company's most powerful engines, entered Preston Station shortly after twelve o'clock, and running down the left of the central platform, charged into a stationary engine and two coaches, both coaches being well laden with passengers. Several persons were injured, but the speed of the train could not have been great.

MEETING OF MONARCHS. CORDIAL CRONBERG GREETINGS. LONG TETE-A-TETE AND DRIVE. Cronberg, Wednesday.-This morning broke dark and cloudy, and the Castle of Friedrichshof was shrouded in mist. After a hot day yesterday the weafaher broke to- wards evening, and a thunderstorm burst over the town. Rain fell all night and did considerable damage to the decorations on which tire good people of Cronberg had expended con- siderable energy and artistic taste. The Kaiser's face was beaming as he gaily acknowledged the cheer& of the school- children lining the roads, the boys waving little flags and the girls saluting with large bunches of flowers. The Emperor wore the not very becoming greenish-grey uniform of the Mounted Rifles, but he looked the picture of health. Punctually aA 9.15 the train from Frank- furt entered the station, and King Ea. ir-1, wearing a frock coat and isilk hat, was seen standing at the window of the royal salooo. His Majesty smilingly bowed to the Kaiser, who stepped quickly forward and grasped his hand. King Edward kissed the Emperor on both cheeks and was similarly saluted. The King turned to Pricess Charles of Hesse, whom he kissed, and then shook hands with Prince Charles. King Edward, the Emperor, and Princess Charles then entered the motor-car to drive through the town to the castle. The chauf- feur took the wrong turning from the sta tion and had to drive back, affording Vl'" tors from the vicinity in the neighbouring inns an opportunity of seeing the moirarclts in friendly chat. After talsing some refreshments at the castle, the King and Kaiser drove out alone to the ruins of the old Castle of Cro^o^tg, both being engaged in earnest conversation. Returning from this tete-a-tete drive the monarchs had luncheon at the castle. A stay of an hour and a half was .ade at the old Roman fortress, the restoration of which bar, been one of the Kaiser's bab- bies. The Emperor explained the character of the reconstruction and the interesting finds made during the excavations. Tea was served in the fortress, but absolutely no one was admitted except the imperial ycay. At Homburg the King and Kaiser in- spected the statne to the last Landgrave of Hesse, and in the evening a family dinner party was given at the Palace.—" Morning Leader."

SOUTH WALES STEEL COMBINE. "CONTROLLING AND REGULAT- ING INFLUENCE." POOLING SYSTEM TO PLAY PROMINENT PART. The arrangements perta-inujg to the for- mation of a combine amongst South Wales steel-makers, are now well in hand and the next month will in all likelihood see it in active operation. Already there exists an informal association formed recently to re- gulate the selling price of bars and so in- troduce a firmer tone in the tinplate trade, and it was thought by some of the leading makers that the scope of the association might well be extended beyond the honour- able understanding not to sell bars below the agreed price. With this end in view a pooling system will take a prominent part in the new association, and it is calculated that £ 16,000 will be contributed in six months 1 The object chiefly aimed at is to regulate the trade, and it, is stated on the best au- thority that the makem are unanimous on the general principle. A representative of the "Daily Post" bad a conversation with a prominent steel maker and learnt that details connected with the association working were now engaging at- tention, but it was hoped after the next meeting that everything would be complete. The association do not intend to ran prices up nor are all likely to sell at the same rate. "What is wanted," said the gentleman, "is a controlling or regelating influence' and we want to bring it about so that it will not be worth anyone's while to break away. And with the steel makers in agree- ment depend upon it the tinplate trade wiU quickly follow suit." I

NEXT SWANSEA ASSIZES. MR. JUSTICE WALTON TO SIT. For the Autumn Assizes at Swansea Mr. Justice Walton will be the judge. He will take civil as well as criminal business.

WARSAW TERRORISM. ] WHOLESALE MASSACRE OF POLICEMEN. REVOLUTIONARIES' SANGUINARY REVENGE. (Press Association ioreigii Special.) Warsaw, VV ednesiiay.—io-day being the Catholic -heast ot Assumption, uiousands oi prohtuig by tUe ueautuul weather ana complete culm that prevailed m the city, left in excursion trains tor the country, nobody suspecting Ulat. the revolutionists had prepared a sanguinary massacre, i^iotn- i&cJ couicL pe&cciui Wum tiiG 01 Wacsaw at ten o'clock this morning. Bands of terrorists suddenly appeareo in the streets, and simultaneously attacked police posts and patrols in ditierent parts of the city. The nxst policeman was L Ji and Jailed In the suburb of VV ola. An hour later a policeman "d two soldiers were shot in Marshal kowska-stre et. At about one o'clock this afternoon news began to arrive from all parts of the city of murders of policemen, gendarmes aad soldiers. Strong detachments of infantry, dragoons a'ud Cossacks were thereupon called out wd began to disperse the passers-by with swords, rifles, and bayonets. The public Red terrified to their houses and the streets were emptied. At niae o'clock this evening shops, coffee- hoosefc, and restaurants closed their doors. Vans of the ambulance society have been moving about the streets since nightfall con- veying wounded to the hospitals. Patrols are engaged in searching people in one streets, and many arrests are being made. I a.in. -ft is reported that the massacre was an act of revenge on the part of the revolutionaries against the authorities who some days ago arrested about a hundred Socialist workmen belonging to an iron- works in the labour suburb of Fraga. TWENTY-EIGHT POLICEMEN KILLED Warsaw, Thursday.—During yesterday s massacres twenty-eight policemen and sol- diers were killed, while the troops killed 15, and wounded 165. A bomb was thrown at the police-station at Radom last night, a child being killed and children wounded.-lkuter.

PORT TALBOT STEEL WORKS BOOM COL. J. R WRIGHT TALKS OF THE INTENTIONS. EXTENSIVE MANUFACTURE OF SI liuCTU KA L STEEL. Uoloael J. R. Wright, Swansea, deputy- chairman of Meesrs. Baldwins, Limited, who are financially interested in the oom- pany which has been formed to carry on the steel works at port Talbot, formerly work by Aias&os. GilberUson and Co., •rontiardawe, has been interviewed with re- gard to this project, which has aioueed considerable interest throughout Wales, and especially at Port Taitwt. Colonel Wright, who it may be mentioned, is also the de- puty -chairman of the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company, declined to diacuss the company, its future in- teirrtaons ajid prospects, at any length. 7^ -1. can say," said the Colonel, "is + intecud to give our attention chiefly niariufaet-ure of structural steel, and M a very wide field." -j, the new industry affect the Port,^ Talbot > °f oooinse, improve the trade of "W0^ g^erally." ill you import ores in any quantity?" a CQusiderahle quantities, no oubt. But it will be two or three months beiore anything like thai' can be done. We have t, Gtg"t the works in order, and they I <<y a'r1-'ed gradually and quietly." v intend to manufacture engines, car- a'ggoii8, and all kinds of rolling Are «rdecre likely to be placed by Western Railway. Company, for Why the Great Western, queried Colonel Wright. "Might they not have work done at Port laitxot, witji other railway companies, such Talbot v» ndda aad Swansea Bay and Port "If the Great Western or any other oam- F^y give us orders we shall be prepared "W them/' replied Colonel Wright. cnt there is no arrangement that such or- ders shall be given after the works have i, We shall come into the mar- f iPrePai*ed to sell to an vane who wishes We bope eventuallv to be able to execute any order that mav"be given us in steel 1TIa.nufaciure, 'stock, etc. But structural steel will be our main thing." Wj-i'rrk+ a<!t b^n stated," added Colonel that the works liave been sab- ceased from Messrs. Baldwins, Limited, to the new company. Please oontraddct that. S!>ot"W °Qmpany ho]d diwct from Miss Wheal will you commence operations^ i shall begin putting the place in order m a week or so."

DEATH OF MR. FREDERIC SMITH. WELL-KNOWN EX-L. AND N W, RAILWAY OFFICIAL, END OF A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS. ie death took place at his residence, iraiaJgar House, Oystermouth-road, Swan- oc Thursday morning, of Mr. Frederic hmith, who until recently was district traf- fic superintendent on the L. and N.W. Rail- way a.t Swansea. The deceased gentleman, who was widely known, had been ailing for some time, »nd though he only formally retired from 'h? service of the company last June, it Was evident for months before that his health was affected. He practically gave up nis business career last October, and had occu- pied the responsible post of district traffic superintendent for Central Wales, Carmar- then, and the Swan&?a districts for over i1 years. The occasion of his leaving was sig- nalised by the workmen and the other 34 district offices under the system in a tan- gible manner. Mr. Smith's health during the past 12 months had been one of anxiety to his friends, and he consulted specialists :n London and Birmingham. Eight weeks ago an operation was performed, and lor some weeks Mr. Smith had been confined to his bed. The cause of his demise was can- cer in the throat. He had been attended by Dr. A. rlvie8 and Dr. Cameron. Sixty years of age, Mr. Smith was a Staf- fordshire man by birth, and for forty years had been \inder the L. and N. W. Railway. He did not take any active interest in poli- tics. In religion be belonged to the Church of England, attending Christ Church. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters. The funeral wil- take place at Wordsley Church, near Stourbridge, on Monday, the I arrangements being in the hands of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. i-

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TWO SHOWS AT NEATH. FLOWERS, POULTRY, PIGEONS AND DOGS. EXCELLENT DISPLAYS: PRIZE AWARDS, Two shows were held at Neath on Thurs- day--one in the General and the other m the Cattle Market. In the former there was an excellent exhibition of flowers, poul- try, and pigeons, while in the latter the Canine Society held its annual show. Both undertakings received loyal support and everything worked smoothly and well. DOG SHOW RESULTS. Greyhounds (Mr. J. E. Jones cot exhib- iting] 1, M. Humphries' "Carrie"; id, J. J. Davie^ "Towy Princess" 3, J. L. Jones' "March Express." v I Bulldog (dog); 1, b. B. Jones' "Kiiburn Professor"; 2, A. E. Hagon'6 "Tiger Ma- homet" 3, C. Owen's "Chapel Kill liogey." Bulldog (bitch): 1, E Johns' "Coriander" 2, S. B. Jones' "Crawford Duchess" 3, r. Jones' "Ceiber Queen." Spaniel, Welsh novice: 1, F. Davies' "Rover oi Glyn" 2, F. Davies' "Ciwenoa" 3, F. Davies' "Gipsy of Glyn." Spaniel, Welsh (puppy) 1 F. Davies' "Rover of Glyn" 2, F. Davies' "Gipsy of Glyn" 3, H. Thomas' "Nimrod." Spaniel (oth-er variety) 1, T. Williams' "Amberite"; 2,.G. Evans' "Sculptor Bess" 3, S. Leakey's "Heywood Lady." Collies: 1, T. Davies "Bronco" 2, A. J. Pike's "Conlyn Regina" 3, G. A. Perry's "Glanymor Duchess." Airedale (no prize before) 1, H. Green s "Wilmot Lady" 2, W. Evans' "Caerpnillv Marvel" ;3, C. Dickens' "Pickwick Superb." Airedale (novice): 1, H. Green's "Wiimot Lady"; 2, W. Evans' "Caerphilly Mar- vel"; 3, D, Williams' "Tonna Luce." Fox-terriers (rough) 1, C. Coles' "Barke- ley Tourifat"; 2, P. Binns' "Sylvan Bristles. Fox-terriers (smooth): 1, C Harris' "Here- ford Countess" 2, R. Jarvis' "Hearteac 3, J. Davies' "Bryn Admiral." Fox-terriers (no prize before) 11 F. Nel- son's "Dandy of Gendros" 2, E. Hainm, "Flash Boy" 3, W. Thomas' "Visitor." rle Fox-terrier (puppy under 12 months): 1, E. Taylor's "Lady" 2, F. Nelson's "Dandy of Gendros" 3, W. E. Morgan's "Master Broc." Irish terrier (dog) 1, H. Benner's "Paddy Ruagh" 2, H. David's "Tawe Pat" 3, E. C. Sweet's "Jimmy Doolan." Irish terrier (dog or bitch: 1, H David's "Tawe Pat" 2, J. Jenkins' "Smithy Top- per" 3, E. C. Sweet's "Jimmy Doolan." Irish terrier (puppy under 12 momths) 1 It David's "Mooretown Banker" 2, J Jen' kins' "Smithy Topper" 3, E. Owen's "Jim Penyard." Welsh terrieT (dog): 1, W. R. Willis' "Celtic"; 2, D. Griffiths' "Swansea C—c- ker" 3, J. Howells' "Bryn." Welsh terrier (novice) :1, D. Griffiths' "Swansea Cracker" 2, J. Howells' "Bryn"; 3, P. Carroll's "Mysydd To—^r II." Black and tan terrier (novice) 1 Michael's "Sir Henry" 2, W. Michael's "Lady Vernon"; 3, J. Rees' "Oyster Las- sie." Scotch terrier (novioe) 1, E. Adams' "Cruadle Bob" 2, J. J. Edwards' "WiBiajn Watts" 3, E. John's "Star Twin." Non-sporting (novice): 1, Mrs. L. Thomas' "Aían Midget"; 2, C. Hagon's "Tiger Ma- homet" 3, C. Owen's "Chapel Hill Bogey." Sporting (novice) 1, F. Williams, "Prim- rose" 2, H. David's "Tawe Pat" 3, G. Evans' "Sculptor Bess." Any variety (never won a prize): 1, F. Williams' "Primrose" 2, W. Evans' Caer- philly Marvel"; 3, H. David's "Mooretown Banker. Any other variety (not previously men- tioned) 1, H. Beikier's "Bid<iy Rhu"; />, P. Binns' "Sylvan Bristles" 3, H. Green's "Wilmot Lady." Any variety, puppy (never won a prize) 1, W. Evans' "Caerphilly Marvel" 2, Mrs. L. Thomas' "Afon Midget" 3, J. Jenkins' "Smithy Toper." I Pomeranians: 1, Mrs. L. Thomas' '"Aber avon Fus&y" 2, Mrs. L. Thomas' "Afon Toff" 3, Mrs. L. Thomas' "raon Midget.' Pugs: 1, A. E. Gardiner's "Barry inia- gor" .2"p. Lewis' "Jap" 3, S. Stephens' "Flossie." Bull terriers: 1, A. E. Gash's "Brook- side Beatrice"; 2, J. J. Rees' "Talbot Squire" 3, J. Harris' "Brynymor Sam. Spaniels (Yvelsh) 1, F. Davies' "Rover of Glyn"; 2, F. Davies "Gipsy of Glyn" 3, N. Thomas' "Nimrod." Spaniels (any other variety) 1, S. Leaky's "Heywood Lady" 2, D. H. Jones' "Pan- sey." Fox terriers (rough or smooth): 1, C. Har- ris' "Sherford Gountess" 2, R. Jarvis' "Heartsease" 3, D. Thomas' "Nell Gwyn. Terriers (any variety not mentioned) 1, H. David's "Tawe Pat" 2, D. Williams' Tonna Luce" 3, D. K Phillips' "Tonna Rock." puppy (any variety): 1, Mrs. L. Thomas, "Afon Midget" 2, H. David's "Mooretown Banker"; 3, F. David's "Rover of Givil. Sporting (never won a prize) 1, H David's "Mooretown Banker" 2, J. Jones' "Aberavon Spring 3, R,. Jarvis' "Hearts- ease." Non-sporting (never won a prize). 1 Mre .1, Thomas' "Afon Midget" 2, J. J. Rees' bot 5 3, C. Rouse's "Millbrook Chockie. Greybwmd., (Mr. J. E. JoMS ootmpete): 1, W. Michael's "Ping Pono-" • 9 J. Jones' "Aberavon Spring g ..S- (rTVa^: 1, T. Davies' Bronco. 2 J. E Jones' "Heathfield Squ re 3 J. ICQ s "Lord LWalloek." Black and tan terriers: 1 \v Michaelv "Sir Henry"; 2, W. Mill's "Lady vt- non. CoUi«■ (Mvioe); 1, T. !>«« "Bronco"; 2, Miss Williams Togo Bull terriers: 1, J. j. w Squire 2, O. Morgan's "Nell Sportmg (any vanety): j/ £ Jw Gallant Ringleader. Welsh temers 1, J. Howells' "Brvn" • 2 H. David's "Cymro Qwen." MEMBERS' CLASSES Midget"; 3, C. Roused "Millbi^k Ch^ kie. FLOWERS. zs Division 1 (open). {orns Mrs. Price, Brynglas; 2, John Parnell Neath. Hoses 1 W. IWedS, cSS.' Dahlias, Cactus. 1 Treseder Cardiff 7 A Krngbt, Neat.h. ColuS^i tartSoi cut blooms. 1, W. Treseder. Division 2 (amateurs witn professional gardeaere) — Group miscellaneous plants: 1 J Parnell Neath. Exotic ferns: 1, J. parnp-ll. Zona.1 geraniums: 1 Mrs. J. Fear Davies, Neath. Begonias: l> Mrs. J. l\.ar R. Morgan Neath; 3, J. Pyk, Neath. Co- !fU^: h i °rSan> ^eath. Gloxinias. 2, M R. Morgan Roses: 1, C. E. Collier, Cardiff; 2, A. Knight, Neath. Dahlias ■. 1 Mrs. J. Sear Davies; 2, Mrs. E. Evans Bevan, Neath. Asters: Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, John Braaoll, Morris ton. Gladi- oli: 1, M. R. Morgan; 2, T. Lewis, Iian- elly. Sweet peas: 1, M. R. Morgan; 2, J. Parnell. Clit bloom 1, Baroness Ceder- strom, Craig-y-Nos; 2, M. R. Morgan. Bas- ket of cut flowers 1, Mrs. E. Evans Bevan • 2, M. R. Morgan. Epergne of cut flowers 1, M. R. Morgan; 2, J. PIwjej Aberdare. Division No. 3 (amateurs without profes- sional gardeners).—Zonal geraniums: 1 Mrs J. Fear Divvies. Begonias: 1, Mrs. J. 'Fear Davies; 2, F. J. Davies, Biynooch. Gla- dioli A. Goorge, Llaneily. Roses: 2, A. Knight.; 3, A. George, Llaneily. Dahlias: L, John Brazell; 2, A. George; 3, Mrs. J. Few Davies. Phloxes, Perennial: 1, Mrs. J. H. Abbott, Neath; 2, D. Thomas, Mar- jam. Phloxes, drummondi: 1, John Bra- sail; 2, F. J. Davies, Bryncoch; 3, A. George, Llaneily. Asters: 1, Mrs. J. Fear I Davies; 2, John Brazell. Carnations or Picotees: 1, A. George; 2, T. James, Bryn- coch. Pansies: 1, A. George; 2, F. J. Davies, BrynooctT. Perennials: 1, J. H. Abbott. Annuals: 1, John Brazell; 2, J. Prowle, Aberdare. Sweet peas: 1, J. H. Abbott; 2, John Brazell; 3, D. Thomas, Margarn. Special Prizes.—Given by -Mrs. Ecclfts, for bunch of wild flowers (children) 1, H. Manning, Neath; 2, H. Prout, Bryn- coch. Division No.4 (cottagers): Best, four plants: 1, W. Prout, Bryncoch; 2, F. J. Davies; 3, J. Prowle. Single plant: 1, H. Manning, Nea.th; 2, A. Watkins, Neath. Cut Sowers 1, J. Dummer, West Taibach 2, J. Abbott. FRUITS. 1 Division No. 6 (open).—Grapas, black Hamburg: 1, J. E. Vaughan, Rheola; 2, Baroness Cedefrstrom. Grapes, black: 1, J. E. Vaughan; 2, Baroness Cederstrom. Grapes, white Muscat 1, Baroness Ceder- strom. Melon, green or white: 1, J. E. Vaughan; 2, J. Parnell. Melon, Scarlet: 1, F. L. Rees, Llaneily; 2, Mrs. E. Evans Bevan. Nectarines: 1, Bajoness Ceder- strom; 2, J. Pyle, Neath. Peaches: 1, Baroness Cederstrom; 2. J. Pyle. Cur- rants, red or white 1, John Brazell; 2, F. Thomas, Parkin ill. Currants, black: 1..J Brazell. Gooseberries: 1, F. Ball, GÍvn- ISieath; 2, J. E. Vaughan; 3, J. Brazell. Apples, dessert: 1. F. L. Rees, Llaneily; 2, T. Lewis, Llaneily. Apples, cooking: 1 C. E. Collier, Cardiff; 2, Tom Lewis. Pears: 1, F. Thomas. Parkmill; 2, C. E. Collier. Collection of fruits: 1, C. E. Col- lier. HONEY. 1 Division No. 6 (open).—Best 6 Ibs., in glasses: 1, R. Morgan, Cowbridge; 2, D. Bridgend; 3, D, J. Thomas, Llan- eily- Six lbs. of comb, in sections: 1, D. George; 2, R. Morgan. VEGETABLES. Division No. 7 (amateurs with or without professional gardeners).—Tomatoes:! and 2, Mrs. E. Evans Bevan 2, T. Lewis, Llaneily. Beans, broad 1, J. Brazell,; 2, W. Bedford. Pyle. Beans, French: 1, F. Ball, Glyn- Neath; 2, J. Brazell. Beans, French, dwari 1, J. Brazell; 2, T. Lewis, Llanel'y. Celery, red: 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, \V. Bedford. Celery, white: 1, Mrs. H. Price, Neath; 2, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Carrots, long: 1, T. Williams, Llaneily; 2, J. Bra- zell. Carrots, short.: 1, T. Lewis; 2. Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Cabbage: 1, T. Lewis 2, J. E. Vaughan. Cucumbers: 1. J. E. Vaughan; 2, C. E. Collier. Lettuce, cos: 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, J. E. Vaughan. Lettuce, cabbage: 1, J. Brazell; 2, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Leeks: 1, J. Braaell; 2, F. Thomas, Parkmill. Onions 1, T. Williams, Llaneily; 2, F. Thomas. Parsnips: 1, W. Bedford, Pyle; 2, J. Brazell. CauJiflowers-i 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, T. Lewis. Peas 1, Mrs. E. Evans Bevan; 2, J. Brazell; 3, J. E. Vaughan. Potatoes, kidney: 1, J. E. Vaughan; 2, T. Lewis; 3, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Potatoes, .round: 1. J. E. Vau- ghaJl; 2, T. Lewis 3, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Turnips: 1, J. E. Vaughan; 2, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Vegetable marrows: 1. J. Parnell; 2, T. Lewis. Beetroot: 1, Tom Lewis; 2, T. Williams. Collection of veg- etables: 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies. Division 8 (open).—^Collection of vegetables: 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, C. E. Collier. Collec- tion of potatoes: 1, Mrs. J. Fear Davies; 2, H. Price, Neath 3, J. Morgan, Port Tal- bot. Special prizes, given by Messrs. J- C. Wheeler and Son, Gloucester, for best collection of vegetables 1, H. Price, Neath j 2, Mrs. E. Edwards, Bryncoch. Special prizes, given by Messers Edward Parsons and Co., Swansea, for best six varieties of vegetables: 1, J. Morgan, Margam; 2, Mrs. E. Edwards; 3. Mrs. D. Jenkins, Penywern. Division No. 9 (cottagers).—Beans, broad 1, J. Morgan; 2, Mrs. Jones, Bryncoch. Beans, French, runners: 1, J. Brazell; 2, W. Bedford. Beans, French, dwarf 1, Mrs Jones, Bryncoch 2, W. Prout, Bryneoch 3, J. Morgan. Celery, white: 1, T. Wil- liamf, Llaneily; 2, A. George; 3, W. Prout. ¡ Carrots, long: 1, J. Brazell; 2, T. Wil- liams. Carrots, short: 1, W. Bedford; 2, A. George. Cabbage: 1. W. Bedford; 2, Mrs. E. Edwards; 3, R. O. Prosser, Duffryn. Cucumbers: 1, T. Williams; 2, Mrs. E. Ed- wards 3, W. Bedford. Lettuoe, cos: 1, 1\ J. Brazell; 2, J. Morgan; 3, T. Williams. Lettuce, cabbage 1, J. Brazed 2, J. Dum- mer, Taibach. Leeks: 1, J. Brazell; 2, A. George. Onions: 1, T. Williams; 2, A. George. Parsnips: 1, W. Bedford; 2, J. Brazell; 3, T. Williams. Peas 1, J. Bra- zell 2, W. Prout. Potatoes, kidney: 1, I A. George; 2, W. Bedford; 3, F. Ball, Glyn-Jleath. Potatoes, round: 1, J. Mor- gan; 2, W. Bedford. Rhubarb: 1, F. J. Davies, Bryncoch; 2, J. Morgan; 3, W. Bedford. Turnips: 1, J. Brazell; 2, W. Bedford. Vegetable marrows: 1, J. Mor- gan 2, A. George. Basket of vegetables 1,. W. Bedford: 2, E. Edwards, Bryncoch. POULTRY. Division No. 10.—Game hen, Modern or OM English 1, R. Pashley, Ross; 3, W. D. Edmunds, -mountain Ash. Indian Game: 1, tl. Dewhurst, Cheshire; 3, F. Hargreaves, Cambs. Minorcas: 1. Fursland Bros., Bridgwater; 2, D. Thomas, Parkmill; 3, G. M. Smith, Worcester. Wyandotte: 1, F. Hargreaves, Cambs; 2, W. H. David, Neath; 3, Davies and Wilkins, Kidwelly. Brahma: 1, S. W. Thomas, Fforestfach, Swansea; 3, ditto. Hamburghs: 1, D. W. Lewis, Carma-rthen 2, W. H. Avery, Bir- mingham 3, Wakefield and Elliott, Alfre- ton. Orpington, black: 1, F. Hargreaves, Gamlingav; 2, ditto; 3, F. Slater, St. Hel- en's-avenue, Swansea. Game Bantams: 2, B. Rowe. Porthcawl; 3, G. Messer, Mor- riston. Bantams, Old English Ga.me: .1, Thompson Smith, Ebbw Vale; 2, B. R. Rowe, Porthcawl; 3, B. Lewis, Mountain Ash. Bantams, any other variety, cock 1. Hugh Hopkins, Llandilo 2. H. Dev, hurst, Sandiway; 3, S. C. C. Avis, Camberley. Bantams, any other variety, hen: 1, Hugh Hopkins, Llandilo; 2, R. J. Llewellyn, Neath; 3, S. C. C. Avisu Any other varie- ty* not mentioned: 1, S. W. Thomas, Ffor- e-stfach; 2. Evans Bros., Treorky; 3, R. Wilson, Llaneily. Local class (confined to Neath Poo^Law Union), any variety, cock 1, R. J. Aewellyn, Neath; 2, W. H. David; 3, ditto. Local class (confined to Neath Poor Law Union), any variety, hen 1, R. J. Llewellyn; 2, S. P. Mogford 3. Llewellyn Hunkin, Neath. Selling class cock or hen, any variety, price not to px- oeed 15s. 1, John Williams, Treboeth, Swansea; 2, W. H. David, Neath; ?, Evans Bros., Treorky. Chicken Classes, batched 1906.—Orpington, cockerel: 1, g. Dewhurst, Sandiway, via Northwich; 3, L. Renwich, Caerphilly. Orpington, pul- let: 1, H. Dewhurst; 2, F. L. Rees, Lla.n- elly; 3, J. James, Treorchy. Wyandotte, cockerel: 1, W. Heyden, Redruth; 2, H. Dewhurst; 3, A. Bullock, Wilts. Wyan- dotte, pullet: 1, D. Thomas, Parkmill; 2, A. Bullock; 3, J. Hughes-Rees, Llaneily. Plymouth Rock, cockerel or pullet: 1, T. J. Walters, Kidwelly; 2, T. W. Hird, Chep- stow 3, i*irs. A. Davies, Abergwili. Min- orca, cockerel or pullet: 1, F. Drake, ^Llan- eily 2, Robert Frayn, Torquay; 3, T. Hawkins, Bridgwater. Game pullet, Mod- ern or Old English: 1, J. Furze, Somerset; 2, W. D. Edmunds, Mountain Ash; 3, F. Smith, Undy Magor. Leghorns, cockerel OT pullet: 1, A. Widd, Lancashire 2, LI. Simon, Pembroke; 3, H. Bury, Cheshire. Game bantams, pullet: 1, B. R: Rowe. Porthcawl; 2, G. Messer, Mornston; 3, Davies and Morgan, Cowbridge. Bantams, any other variety: 1, R. J. Llewellyn, Neath; 2, H. Dewhurst; 3, S. C. C. Avis. \niv' other distinct variety: 1, E. C. Thomas, Porthcawl; 2, H. Dewhurst; 3, Wakefield and Elliotit, Alfreton. Selhng class not to exceed 15s. 1, E. E. Thomas, Porthcawl; 2, R. J. Llewellyn; 3, B. R. RoWS' TABLE POULTRY, ETC. Pair chickens, trussed: 1, Mrs. Ann Pair chickens, trussed: 1, Mrs. Ann Jones, Bryncoch. Pair ducklings Mrs. R. Lock. Neath; 2, Mrs. Ann Jones, Bryn- coch. Dozen eggs, brown: 1, Mrs. Ann Jones; 2, M. R. Morgan, Neath. Dozen eggs, white 1, Mrs. Ann Jones; 2, M. R. Morgan. to PIGEONS. Dragon: 1, H. J. Worthing, Brecon; 3, H. J. Roenberg, Maesteg. Tumbler, long- face, self: 1, J. B. Brader, Swansea.; 2, Evans and Winkley, Swaoaea 3, ditto; 4, D. B. Chesterfield, Glyn-Neath. Tumbler, long-faoe, any other variety: 1, Evans and Winkley; 2, W. Bowen, Swansea 3, Geo. Harper, Manchester. Tumbler, short-face: I. Evans and Winkley; 2, J. Brown, New- port (Mon.); 3, R. W. B. Richardson, Neath. Homers, show: 1, C. J. Hoffman, Tenby; 2, ditto; 3, W. A. Burgess, West Cross. Swansea 4, C- J. Hoffman. Homers, working cock, flown 200 miles: 1, W. B. Vaughan, Neath; 3, W. G. Webber, Pen- Vaughan, Neath; 3, W. G. Webber, Pen-

A SEASIDE DANGER. SALT WALTER CAUSES SKIN DISEASE —SEVERE CASE CURED BY ZAM-BUK. The auction of salt water upon some skins is dangerously injurious, and a pee-uliaer form of eczema or tissue-poisoning fre- quently arises. Mx. R. Owen, of 14, Sondes- street, Portland-street, Westmoriand-road., ¡ Walworth, London, S.W., said to a City pressman:—When I was seven years of age, mv parents took me to Sheerness, and immediately after my return to London an eruption broke out on my legs. Sores ¡ formed, and though we tried first one thing and then another, no permanent good re- sulted. Ultimately I commenced to visit a well-known hospital. I derived no bene- fit from the treatment, and afterwards at- i tend,txi tlrr*« other hospitals, with the same result. It was*mid that I was suffering from salt-water poisoning. "At sixteen my legs got worse. The in- flammation extended from ankles to knees, and the irritation was unbearable. I went to a skin hospital, but still got no relief, and I felt my health giving way altogether. "In November last I was given a. small quantity of Zam-Buk. I applied the balm two or three times, and to my delight the itching and inflammation began to die away. The wounds looked like healing, so I per- severed with Zam-Buk, and in four OT five weeks my legs were completely cured." Price Is. lid. or 2s. 9d. per box (2s- 9d. box cont-ains nearly four times the Is. l-jd-); of all Chemists, or post free from Zam-Buk Co., 4, Red Cross-street, London, E.C. I

arth. Homers, working hen, flown 200 miles 1, W. H. David, Neath 4, B. Vau- gha.n. Neath. Homer, working cock: 1, W. H. David 2, S. Brown, Oswestry; 3, W. J. Harrington, Penarth; 4, Walters Brothers, Waunarlwydd. Homer, working hen: 1, Jones Bros., Aberbeeg; 2, Tom Morris, Port. Talbot; 3, D. H. Phelps, Neath. Homer, working cock or hen, flown 50 miles, bred 1906: 1, D. J. Richards, Neath; 2, B. Vaughan, Neath. Tipplers: 1, J. T. Roberts, Swansea; 2, ditto; 3, Evans and Winkley 4. W. J. Harrington, Penarth. Jacobins: 1, J. F. Harvey, Swansea: 2, Wifcks Bros., Norwich; 3, ditto; 4, A. Fisher, Kirkby Lonsdale. Nuns: 1. T. E. Dosser, Slingsby; 2, W. Hallett, Bath 3, W. L. Langley and Son, Bath; 4, T. E. Dosser. Owl or Turbii 1, J. F. Harvey; 2, d-ato; 3, W. H. Young, Sketty; 4, J. F. Harvey. Magpie, black cr red: 1. J. F. Harvev; 2, C. E. Collier, Car- diff. Magpie, any other colour: 1, J. F. Harvey. Pigmy Pouters or Norwich Crop- per: 1, E. W. Hawkins, Weston-super- Mare: 2, P.. Winstone, Swansea; 3, J. H. Jenkins, Swansea; 4. B. Chapman, Swan- &ea. Any other variety not mentioned 1, E. P. Elliott, Maesteg; 2, G. Lewis, Swan- sea; 3, Wicks, Bros. 4, W. J. Empson, Gamlingav. Any variety, local, confined to the Poor Law Union of Neaih: 1, W. R. B. Richardson, Neath; 2, ditto; 3, F. Lewis, Neath 4, W. Meyrick, Mclyn. Single bird of any variety, price not to exceed 21s. 1, J. F. Harvey; 2, Wicks Bros. 3, ditto. Single bird of any variety, price not to x- ceed 10s. 6d: 1, J. F. Harvey; 2, Anthony Fisher, Ki. ;by Lortsdale 3, B. Chapman 4, Evans and Winkley.

EVAN ROBERTS' MISSION. REVIVAL TENT CUT DOWN. INTENSE INDIGNATION, During Tuesday night some evil disposed persons cut the ropes of the huge tent in which Evan Roberts, the Welsh Revivalist, is conducting services at Llaaadrindod Wells. The whole structure, which accommo- dated 2,000 persons, fell to the ground. Great indignation is kspressed locally at the dastardly act. .I y

PARDON FOR THE TENT WRECKERS. PRINCIPAL EDWARDS' PRAYER AT LLANDRINDOD. MINISTERS WHO SMOKE: A DIS- CORDANT NOTE. The damage done to the Llandrindcd revival tent has been repaired, and on Wednesday afternoon there was i meeting of 2.000 Radnorshire people in it, the pro- ceedings being chiefly in English. J Principal Edwards (Cardiff^ led prayer, and asked that those who had damaged the tent might he forgiven. Ev&n Roberta afterwards also led in Eva>n Roberts afterwards also led in ?raver, but, at the close of an address by Irs. Penn Lewis, a lady seemed bent on singing a hymn and it was only when the Revivaliijs observed that the appeal for decisions was more important than t.he singing just then that she desisted. 1 Evan Roberts proceeded to urge the oon- gregation to take the full victory of Cal- vary, which was theirs if they w^uld say "Thy will be done." The great congrega- tion seemed to rise en mas»e in token of the arreptance of the full victory, and Mr. Evoo Roberts urged that every "hidden sin and the fear of man should be put away. Then, at his request, a. hvcin was sung, and afterwards be urged decision on the congregation, saying he wanted the siimer and the Saviour to meet and embrace. He proceeded to speak in both languages alter- nately, emphasising the text "Come unto M-~ all ye that are weary." After silent pmper the meeting was closed with the Doxology and the Lord' Prayer. In the vening the meeting was conducted by Rev. Setli Joshua. A discordant note was felt, when a. mem- ber of the congregation began to pray loudly for ministers who smoked, but the platform started the hymn "I need Thee," without, however, stilling the prayer. Evraitually quiet was restored, and an elderly lady prayed for a. prodjgal son. Rev. W. S. Jones, Liwynypia, then r quoted the text, "Whosoever cometh I will in no wise cast him out," and an American: lady announced fhat a man and wife had decided for Jesus at her side, and again there were cries of "Diolch Iddo" ajid "Songs of praise." Mr. Roberts then asked if they were mov- ing with Him? They were one in Him and one for Him, but had thev done tlvi.ir best' Could thev say "Yes ?" Then, after a pause, Mr. Roberts added, Dont answer. He knows—He knows" Mr. Roberts contmued with a touching prayer, and after a further apnea! closed the meeting with the Lord's Prayer and the Doxology. J SWANSEA "THEATRE MANAGER" AND HIS LIVING. Dtrrmg the evening meeting a letter was read giving an account of evangelistic work at Swansea, and it was mentioned that the manager of one of the theatres had de- nounced his living. The statement was received with cheers. V Roberts, did not attend the evening meeting as he was taking a rest. The pro- ceedings were wry fervent. Mr. E. Oswald Brooks (resident lessee of the Grand Theatre. Swansea), waited upon, says tha.t was the first he had heard of the matter. WHO WERE THE CULPRITS? It ilS alleged that the "tent-wneckere" were some men on the way hack from Llandrindod races, who were overheard saying what a. fine thing it would be if the tent were pulled down. It is obvious that the culprit or culprits had a, good knowledge of the tent, for the ropes were distinctly cut. There was a theory entertained by some that a terrifSc gale had talcen nlaoe" in the nicht and blown the tent down, but the officials ridicule this idea, and maintain that there is unimistakahle evidence of a ^ilful outrage. A reward of JB10 has been offered for a clue to the perpetrators. L-

TO TAKE PLACE IN TOWN. I LLANELLY WEDDING EVENT. The marriage arranged between Mr. li Percy Rees, son of Mr. B. K,. Rees, J.P., Towy Villa, Llaneily. and Miss Marjery Bcran, only daughter of the late Mr. Isaiah Bevan, and of Mrs. P. L. Bees, Caefynnon, Llaneily, will take place at Kingsway House Church, Grosveaor-equare, London, on September 6.

< NEATH NOTES. November Prospects: Labour's Bid for Power Mr. Evans Bevan and the Cottage Homes Quite a holiday spirit pervaded tfo^. business at the Neath Guardians jo Wednesday. Everyone was as joiiy as could be. Even the "stern" coroner re* iaxed, and called Mr. Law by his surname.; The lion of Llantwit Lower pleasantly Ie-: sented this, and there was another laugiu, Mr. Law missed a chalk. He should have replied. Yes, Cuthbertson." But lA didn't, and Mr. W, H. David, who wa( prompting behind, looked somewhat an* noved at Mr. Law's failure to rise to dle occasion. The chairman was absent. He is, I hoc lieve, rollicking in the delights of Llan- drindod, and his place was taken by Mr. E. Evans-Bevan, who blushed when thanked for the excellent treat he had provided for the children of the Cottage Homes. A few days ago be took the ha.ppy little onea to Porthcawl, gave them a. good dinner and tea, and sixpence each to spend. This h& does every year. That he should be warmly thanked by the Guardians was only to be expected. But somehow or other, Mr. Bevan doesn't like votes of thanks. I am told by Mr. Sa-ir, the master of the. Cottage Homes, that the youngsters had a: bonny day, and that they are already look- ing forward to August, 1907. h nat an excellent institution is the Cot* tage Homes! And how well the children there are looked after; They are well fed, well clothed, and trained by the master and his god8 wife to become useful citizens. The Guardians, too, are keen in the in.. terests of the children, and only recently have refused parents the return of their children. This on the face of it seems hard. But there are parents and parents^ and the Guardians know well how to separ- ate the wheat from the tares. There is, in fact, no better equipped and managed institution in the country than the Neath Cottage Homes, and scores of young men and women have grown up wo LLess it. Some are in far otf Canada, but not one who has left the Homes forgets to periodically inform the Guardianis of his well-being, and to refer to the great good received m the rcsiitution najned^ No wonder then, that the controlling authority stiffens its back against the re- quests of worthless relatives, who, as soo^ as a boy or girl attains earning capacity If wish to have the children out. Thr -hild ren wear no livery of pauperism, 2>. ,JO[IOP of the most- pleasing features -of the f:u'. excursion to Porthcawl, was the v ,D which they co-mingled with the 6(;, and, daughters of visitors on the sanon ur Bevan, in replying to the vote oi thsr.Ls Wednesday, made a point of this—a ixtint which was received with much appreciation by the Guardians. Here's a bit of sound advice vk.iu.. I hope you all will never need. When vou steal a bottle of rum, don't take a aum;_ic. Mr. Bryant, the landlord of the Tiger, mas- sed a bottle of rum a few days ago. He substituted a dummy. That went the gentleman of the road who took it had. to pay 10s. and costs. Only think, what an amount of rum he could have purchased for that 16s. The many friends of Councillor Janes Glass will be pleased to learn th«.t l^e. is now able to get about again. He \as had a trying time, and has been practical out of harness since last December. J'J' ) won t be cut of harness next Ncveir.i>er when he will again seek the sBftraa- of the electors as candidate for the .N .>rih Ward. Mr. Glass's genial bonbon".s :.&P won him a multitude of friends, aiki, v, n out being a prophet, or even a dista; re- lative of one, I predict his triumpiian- rEx election. Talking of November, 11«arn thai we ETC to have a new Labour candidate in the per- son of Mr. Tom Griffiths, the orga-nis^a^ ardent for the Steel Sheet, Smelters' "briom., M&nv times has Mr. Griffiths ber- ap- proachfcxL, but he had too much to (V. and he deiclinrvi the invitation to stand, Now, however, his Society have consentto tris becoming a candidal<e, and we shall nave him on the hustings in November nex- If Mr. Dan Harry retmes in the Sour'" vVard we shall have there two Labour seeking re-election, and ejection, for it is not. likelv that Mr. Griffiths Mall tacK'^ th# North Ward with Mt. Edmund Lav out- side opponent. In the North Wr..r<l Mr. Glass and Mr. \Y. E. Rees (the Mayor,. tire, and each will seek re-election 1 aru told authoritatively that the Laboti party will contest the North Ward. S'j ailo- gethtr Vvi j shall have a merry titoe. Mr. Jack Bains has been approae.'Wf with the view of candidature for the North Ward, but he has decH-ned. He was ap- proached, I am told, by the Radical v.rty. who, it appears, are getting a little aa. ua of the progress of the Labour party LaJxwi- is undoubtedly on the up-grade ii Neath. Already it has three direct represry>t«i;vef on thi/Council, a.nd it is probable thr they will add to th* batch next Of course they have to aeoonmt for Mr. fcjd- mund Law, who has always bs-en xTi gide. Three veers ago the ubiquiiCT. Ed- mund headed the poll, Mr. DaD be-< ing second. Will be be successful n*$rt November? That's the qii^stioii wf >• is just now exercising the uoads of rh< bur- gesses of the South Ward. Anyhew a trier, and he may again spring a surr.rbe on those who imagine they have cookeo goose. A movement has been started witsb >>r> ob- ject oi giying a substantial testim- ••« to the Head Constable- That: it will <-<- suc- cessful I haven't the slightest dotu i, Bv the way, the ;\nnouncem<ait n.«d:- by a Swansea paper trial Inspector retired is totally rncorr. ;t. There aj niacy vears active service tt_.il? left in thr Inspector. "Merlin's" nK>tes on Swajisea s do/ii-u were grotesquely funny. They amoim.. io this:—"Hadn't Swansea bowled so Jly, and hadn't Neath ixwvit.-d and bat < well, Swansea would have won." "OBSEBVLIL'

IN A KILLAY FAMILY. BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH JX A WEEK. The funeral of Miw Mary Morris. J 'ay. took place at Biioam Oiiapel on Wedrwiaay. Ac. extraordinary coincidence is th, 'act that & bir*»b, marriage, ijjid death |2, :Jie i&wilf witfau tbe 6pape of & pcefc.