The Cambrian

h W ATCHMAWS" ACCOUNT AND COMMENTS. BLANKET OF FOG IN THE MORNING. A blackot of fog obscsred Bristol when it was reached by Swansea excursionists. The fog, 86 a matter of tact, accompanied the .rain from Swansea, and so thick was i*. it Bristol that well-founded doubts were ex pr<>d as to whether the match ocmid be ptaved. The S^vani^eA train was more than 'av. lusir late, but there were others from Of 'yr paxia more st^riomy d-elayod. i bjur Ijeforre the game the touch-line on tne gwrad couici not be seen, but fortunately a ii^ht wiaj sprung np and the gloom gradually lifted. The ground was a typical Sv cer" one, but rather small, and the ch< a^ parts tilled long before the kick-off- Tire ground looked in excellent condition, i although perhaps soft. Only about two h-.r-ired Swansea people were present, the percent:&$e of pressmen generally being #Tr\li. Two changes in the English team ■VI',i.i notified, Lapage pi lying instead of VwfT-tJJ. Wales fielded as advertised. At the ;ast nK>"TWnt it was stated that Kelly, the English ."tptam, would be un- able to play, an' Gilbert, of Devonport, raplaoed him, i'.i"k?tt captaining the side. A remarkable incident was witnessed when the National Anthem 7, p-ayed, the whole L fieid unoovw irg singing I-, c refrain in most! •iramatic faahion. England's chances were o-j.:sider"ibly weakened thr»^ng- ^ho defec- tior.a The fog had oonw down "J 'ble time the tc, fielded. It was impossible to distinguish players on the far side, England were truich the bigger lot. Just before the kick-oil' there was oonriderabi •nthnaaasm -pienty- oi singing and cheer- ing, although the crowd wag typi- caJiy English. The ground appeared abac/lately full, bnt it was very difficult to judge through fog. which, when t.be game started, was intense. Playing apparently to instruction*, Wales went in foi loose rushing at the start, and that this was the proper game was evid- enced by E a gland defending in the first minutes. From the first three scrums England heel-ed, but it was fly-kicking, which sent them to t,he centre Getting th*i ball from the loose Trew doubled through, b. tnrough over anxiety Gibbs missed his Irew cleverly recovered the position bcrt the .iftadway he then made was lost by GaJM, who missed his paaa. England's forwards wore depending on footwork, but >ev were frequontly pushed to retain the ■ Wales w^rc playing with better ,i< lJ-kk! and xnorp restraint, but. vet thp Aa -ks found difficulty in h<4ding their from the stujid it ^^as a ^i^attex of ■•.less-work, a- to iwtual play, as the fog a very thick. %Cush, five minutec from *J> i «tar1', loft a certain try by not, holding f- for his p a.- wis missed. Tliis, however In plac#1 V\alf>s in a good position, and :SH'S ;j!i.01'PKr) G<"A L WAS NOT IIFICTTID. rae minutes Wer, from a penalty, WI N; v rj-'LD ¡: ): n TUliJiE MORE POINTS, jt their early lead was Lordly consistent .■ iui the play. As the game pa-ogres.<*ed it v; absolutjiy -unpoesibie to see the players, 'i t. blngiish fuli-back was tackling tnagni- ii,, 10.. twice in succession he stopped Wiiiiams inches from ihe line. IJiish was playing well, except that his passing was vary lil-jodged. Trew, however, was prov- ing the otar of the backe, at this time put- ting vi a tremendous amount of work. Wales were easily top-, now, the forwards fjttmg th^ bad as whey liked. 11. was u-h who made the first try for Wales by do> i. :r>g through. • GABE TOOK TUE PASS WELL, but whether he scored or not is qnertioD- able. By the shouts of the crowds behind I fcbe poets it was known thai Wkukid had converted. For the succeeding nre miautes not a glmipse of piay was seen from the stand, and the occupants shouted "Play the gv^ne tins side; Still without a glimpse of the players being seen England scored tnitugh Williamson, and <:> this was converted, llien a transformation came I over tht^ play, England suddenly sweeping all before theia. The forwards played with remarkaole vigour, and Wales had a very strenuva3 time. They were being decidedly beRten when suddenly a streak of white was seen to flash past the Welshmen. The swerving was beautiful, and when the pnanton form came to a standstill it was discovered that LAPAGE HAD BEATEN THE WELSH BACKS in sensational fashion, but it was like watching play behind stone walls, and for minuLes nothixig was seen of the play. Wales were being completely beaten in tront, so much could be disceriued, for the English forwards were playing with the im- petuosity 01 Irishmen. The backs, especi- all-, Lapage, were playing magnificently, I and it was frequently hard luck which pre- vented scores. Wales recovered somewhat before the interval, and quite unexpectedly Brown broke 3-way and by a fine effort led up to WALE? SECOND TRY. StÐl, on thi run of play the Welshmen did not deserve their big lead. For quite fifteen minutes they had been completely beaten. Half-time Score: WALES—1 converted goal 1 dropped I goal 1 penalty goal 1 try. ENGLAND—1 converted goal 1 try. In the second half the gloom was abso- lutely impregnable, the field being hidden from view. Occasionally, but on rare occa- sions, shadowy forms could be seen, but for the most part one looked into the depths, seeing nothing there. There were clearly wingers in both packs now, but England were getting the ball most frequently, were getting the ball most frequently, whilst Williamson found little difficulty in beating Bush and Vile, but because they lacked combination they incessantly failed to take proper advantage. Trew's try came as a result of a cross-kick by Bush, the SWANSEA MAN TAKING THE BAU, PERFECTLY, and passing the full-back with a swerve. England feL off quite as unaccountably as they sprang a surprise, but so as to make the game one of the most remarkable ever played. they once again found their form at a most rmexpt-^t-ed moment. From their own line they rushed to Wales', and sweep- ing ail before them came up the field. Then Lapage got the leather, and with a MAGNIFICENT EFFORT CLEARED TEE FIELD, scoring a great COP verted try. This -was easily the best efiort so far. England were now. only five points behind, and playing with plenty of vigour, but both sets of oourse were seriously handicapped by the fog. Williamson was completely outwitting Vile, and but for Bush's fine kicking the Welshmen would have been in a serious position. The pace was still terribly severe, atid the tackling nothing short of deadly. The game indeed was one of the finest, ewr played, Wales really win- nmg because of superior methods. There were too man- Virinali-ste on the English cide, and brillia. though they were they jeft points unguarded, which really was the reason I GABE SCORED THE NEXT TRY. The ball was suddenly shot out to him, and he had little else to do but run. As the end drew near even the shadowy figures 4mappearau The outlook was absoiuteiy blani. Wales had the better of matters now and again and seemed as if the Saxons had shot their bolt. It was stated that Gibbs scored another converted try, but this was certainly not seen from the stand. To make things ob- solutely unique England scored again in the last moment, Li one of the greatest scoring matches on record. Although little. really was eeen of the game, it was not I difficult to form conclusions- Wales de- served their victory, although for two periods they were quite outplayed. They owe their victory to bet- ter concerted effort, and finer knerwiedtge of how to turn opparturutiee to advantage. In the history of Rugby foot- ball there has never been such an extraor- rljnaTY game, so far as conditions and soorin,g are conoernied. It is correct to say that not 0<00 parson saw anything but ooca- aional g-iirupsee, whilst the scaring of 46 poiats established a record for recent years- England have reason to be proud of tbeir team, for it was one of the finest yoc opposed to Wales. It is likely however that Wales will make; at l-east a tew changes agamat Scotland- Harding has gone beyond football. Vile was outplayed. No fault can be found with Buah, who though not brilliant, made few mistakes. JELis kicking was the best feature, Wale. three-quarters were the best coilec- tively, but as individuals England were quite ae good. The halves, aa a couple, were well matched and the same remark applies to the cufc'todian^. Tpew. so far a6 could be seen, played one of his best international games, Lib cLefence being grand. There were periods when England looked like winning, but their success led them to individualia- tic excesses, whilst it seemed to steady Wales. There were few really fine three- quarter movements for the forwards seemed. to have maet of the game. What passing there was Wales did it. As individuals the English centres and halves were most bril- liant ou the field- It was a game in which Owen and Jones would have shone, for «-h-en th* ball came out it did so cleaniy, whilst the blind side was invariably no giected. From what is said they will be in- eluded against Scotland. The game was quite one cf the beet of the kind ever played, for it was tast and marked by many brilliant incidents- Had Wales not got the !ead in the first few minutes anything might have happened. There were, however, signs that the veterans are getting to the end of th/eir tether. Had they had combination on the other sidoe it might have finished them. That is the beet way of summing up the game. FINAL BCORE WALES-—3 converted goals 1 dropped goal, 1 penalty goal 2 tries. ENGLAND—o converted goals 1 try.

"HOTSPUR'S" GLIMPSE OF THE GAME. England kicked off, and Watts, making a mark, cleverly punted into touch near the oentre. Wales then attacked, and England had a, bad time of it. The EngJiish forwards relieved, but it was impossible to distinguish! f Paying at times owing to the dense log- Supplementing an attack, Buiii drop- p&cl a fine goal. England were penalised when the game was resumed, and Win- landed a beautiful goal. Wales were soon pressing ag-ain, and someone the left wag soc^d, and Wmfiekl goaled. England retaliated, ajwl Williameon Crossed vut-h a cooverted try. Lapa^ burst through and added England s second try, which was not converted. A stubborn conflict follow- ed, botn sides straggling for the mastery. The English forwards wea-e getting the be*> t,ir of tiVjd play, and Wales were forced to defend. Fine kicking by Winfield, how- ever, saved the situation. Then Wales at- tacked, and Winfield had another shot for goal. Tbe bail, however, touched in transit goal. The bail, however, touched in transit Md no goal resulted. Wales were conag grandly now, and apparent, Bush got over. A great sihemt went up, and there was breathless silence when Winfield took the kick. It was a good attempt, but no gOai j resuked. Thts put new life into the WTeL«h- meai, who attacked with great vigour. Half-time Score: Wales—1 converted goaJ, 1 dropped goal, 1 penalty goal. 1 try. England—1 converted goal, 1 try- v\ ales resumed, and after the return a scrum followed in the centre. WaJies ob- tained possession., and brilliant passing en- sued. The ball passed swiftly from hand to hand, a.nd England had to .xwioede a minor. Wales had apparent!v a new lease ol lue. but the free kick redieved the pres»sure. Then Willia.rofin got cleverly away, but he was finely tackled by J, L. Wil- iMjM just after he looked dangerous. Wales a,gaic attacked and England were ha d pressed, and Trew scores from a cross-kick by Bush. No goal resi. fed A pre'ty movement initiated by Perty Bnsh soon placed the English line "• danger again, but a great punt bv Wood.- changed the venue to half-way. Then a sensational incident occurred, Lapage scoring after a great run half the length of the field. The points were majorized. Wales fought persistently to increase their lead, but another free brought relict to England, but Wales were determined, and presently Gabe scored a magnificent try, which W infield converted. England made desperate efforts to score, a.nd they got near dong so once, but Wales soon turned defence into attack, and Gibbs added another try, which. Wmne-id goaiad. Then someone. scored a cm verted goal for England. FINAL SCORE: W ALES—3 converted goals. 1 dropped I goal, 1 penalty goal, 2 tries. i.ALrLAND—3 converted goals, 1 try. THE SWANSEA EXCURSION. About 190 people patronised the Swansea excursion train to Bristol. b.v-juNG ON THE FORM OF BUSH." Saturday's "Morning Leader" says: — "Bush and Vile are the Welsh choice, and clever little Dicky Owen gets left out. Wales is gambling on the fotm of Bush. Because the Cardiff man cannot combine with Owen, the latter is dropped for Vile. who. it seems, has a more acoo«unodating temperament, Tf Bush happens to have his day our backs; must look out, for he is a wonderful player, but if not, then Wales may have reason to regret the absence of Owen."

MERTHYR V. SWANSEA. FAIRLY CLOSE GAME: BUT THE WHITES WIN. A vefrv weak Swan&ea team journeyed to Merthyr to-day to fulfil a fixture with the aana-Uyitr club of that town whic;ti had been arranged for them by the Welsh Union. A11 the stars of the side were away, and suhsti tutes had !.t) be found for Ja< K Bancroft, W. Trew, R. M. Owen, R. Jones, Phil Hop- kin", George Hayward, and U. (Irutiths. The game was a'-rangpd for the purpose of helping the amateurs to put up tome sort of a fight aga-inst. the Mert-hyr Northern Union team, out it was generally agreed that a bet- teIr purpose would have beem served had a more corner! lent date been arranged.. Mer- tbvr at present are not a particularly stroog > for '-hey have lost several of their best players, mo"i of whom by.ve become profef- sionaLs. Y et tDGays game- created a gcoi deal of interest. The teams were:— SWANSEA.—Back, F. Rees three-quar- ■ ters. Ivor John, Hajrold Thorn. 1). H. Kd- waxds, and Arthur Arnold half-backs, Tommy Davics and H. Toft; forwa.rds, T. | Williams, D. Thomas (captainj, Ivor Mor- gan, Edgar Morgan, Harry Hunt, R. Mor- gan. D. Da vies, and Abbicott. MERTH\ K. — Back. E. tl. Evans: t.hrc*'1-: quarters, D. W. Francis, H. F. David, J. H. Williams and Lewis Jenkins half backs, Brcthers Crocker forwards. Jack .lone? (capL). \fog Griffiths, Geo. Williams, D. H. j Lewis. R. Williams, Phil Richards, N. i Vangnan, and W. M. Ideweliyn. Referee: Mr. Ben Lewis. Swansea led off up the field with tbe sun in front of them. They early showed su- periority in the front rank, being much heavier. n. Davi;,« got well but the Swansoa full-back took the.pass and relieved. Tlie visitors afterwards pTefaed, and were for scone time near the opposing goal line. but without result. Merthyr subsequently m- vaded but fui Edwards made a mark, and play was a.g,J.in at mid-field. Tbe Swansea full back ;md Harold Thomas wore now pro- minent, a.nd put in good work. Swanoe:i. wer: again pressing. Merthyr after- wards put on a spurt and the visitors saved the r,.Sil t ion by touching down. Ivor Morgan WJ.; injured just before the call of time, furxl he retired for a while. From a SCTI 'H Merthyr were ahw to get. near the line. Half time Score •lerthyr—Nil. Jswajisea—Nil. FINAL SCORE. W A N SEA—1 dropped goal 1 trv. MKRTfiYR-l try D H. Edwards scored Swansea's try, i and HaroiJ Thomas "dropped the goal. Vangha.n r-core for Merthyr.

LLANELLI V. MAESTIG. The second meeting bert.ween these teamis took pi if* this afternoon at Maesteg. On | of the International game many of the Luaneliy players were absent, having gone to Bristol!. Tlve teams were as fol lows — LLANELLY. — Ba«ck. Peter Lor-kman; I tb^-quart^- backs, W. Thomas. Harvey 1 nomas. T. Williams, and Harrv Moa-gan halt hacks, D. M. Davies and D. Uoyd for- wy-rck, f. Ev^n., H. Cole, W. Cole, W. J. Thomas. G. Stagg, J. Auckland, Rhvs WilL iiams, and A. Staoey. MAE-STEC.-hacK, T. Nicholas; three quarters, Treharne. W. Gunn, S. Hendra. and D. Evans; half-backs, E. Howells and W Thorny forwards, W. J. Davies, F. Owen, McNamara, E. Jones. B. Phillips, Coleman. S. Ackerman. and J. Griffiths. Referee >fr. V, Reynolds (Treorky). j Roferee, Mr. V. Reynolds. It transpired that there were two changes: in t he Mae.stcg team. Evans, a wing from a local junior team, was given a trial. Jack Jones played among the forwards. The gate was the largest of the season. Llansliy started on a had mull by Gunn. which nearly ]et them in. A minute later the Scarlets started passing, and Jim Wi1 iiams, the right centre, scored a lovely un converted try. Llaneliy continued to press, j and play remainea for the next ten mm utes in the home quarters. Passing by Llanelly ended in Harvey Thomas scoring] a converted try. Maesteg. on resuming, reached the Scarlet ground, and Lockman in trying to clear was easiiy gra-ssed by Treharne. For offside tactics the visitors were penalised, but Cole headed a rush which J. Devies. the home captain, stoppefl. In ensuing play Harvey Thomas had hard lines in not crossing again for Llane'ly. but the interval whistle went witnout t'trrhor scoring. Half-time N-orp: Llanelh—3 pouu«. >'aesteg—Nil. Mae-tp^^ joitarted^ an«i a scrum ensur^i in the L.an«-ly 25. Witnin a few minutes of thf start Harry Morgan scored a try. which wa. not converted. The spectators showed their disapproval, alleging Morgan to have been in touch. Immediately after the same plaver scored again. The kick failed. Lian- elly were frequently penalised for offside plav. Macsteg now reached the Llanellv terriU ry. bfit. Hsny Morgan saved the situa- tion with a kicK. changing the venue. Re.fts Richards, the home custodian, was playing a crood game, savmg often in fine style. Tom Willia.fllS again rcore^i tor I^anei'K', aTtd Lo<"k man i on v 11. ed. I'iNAi. SCORE. IJ.WELi^Y.—-2 goals. 3 tries. MA EST EG. -Nil.

BBITON FERRY V. NEWPORT II. Tlie.se teams met at Briton Ferry op Satur- gay A creat, crowd assembled Just before gay A creat, crowd assembled Just before the match was starred a dense fog descended, anti the question v.as raised as to whether tho tenirs «h.->uld play It. was decided tn proceed, bu' tii, j.'ayer? s.v,ri lo-t in the fray. HaTT time acore Piito-i Kerry--S11 1> '11-1 I The £ suao6 wss (ban a.fnuiOf>rnyi. j

ABERAVON V. NEATH. DRAWN GAME 0-N THE ABERAVON GROUND. VAGUE FIGURES SEEN IN THE MIST. The second fixture of the season between these teams was played to-dav on the Avon enclosure, this being the first visit of the I Neathites to Aberavon since the memorable match of November 18th, 1905, which ended ¡ in disorder and free fights. Fortunately this matter has been "buried," and at rhe last meeting a few weeks ago the very best last meeting a few weeks ago the very best spirit prevailed. Both teams to-day suf- fered from absentees, but the homesters were strongly anticipating a victory. The teams selected were as follows :— ABERAVON.—Back, Rev. A. Danes; three-quarters, Arthur James. Win Thomas. Alby Davies and W. R. Thomas: halves, Jack Jones and W. Williams; forwards, Will Jones (captain), Tim Madden, G. Vic kery, E. Pugh, Patsy Sullivan, Bill Gre- gory, W. J. Davies and Dai Thomas. NEATH.— Back, W. M. Edwards- three-quarters, T. Davies, Dick Hughes. Trank Reos, J. D. Davies: halves, "Shon" Evans and Jack Phillip;. forwards, W. Jones. F. David, T. Reason, T. C. Llovd T. Thomas. A. N. Other, W. Sandham,' Rees Phillips. Referee—Mr. R. Pollock. Referee—Mr. R. Pollock. A dense fog prevailed over the district but at midday there were signs of it lift- ing. The ground was in a sloppy condi- tlOTl. Perry and Green stood down from the Neath forwards, and Owen Morgan took T. Davies' place in the third line, whilst T. H. Davies stood down from the five selected T'lse only absentee from Aberavon was A. James, whose place was taken by Ben Rees. The Rev. A. Davies played full back for Aberavon. At the time of starting the fog was so dense that it was only possible to see half- way across the field, one of the goal-post ends being only visible. It was suggested by the visitors to play an exhibition game, and Howel Jones and Willie Thomas had a conversation with the referee, to whom the! question was left. The game started as an 1 ordinary one. One of the home forwards kicked off and the bail went into darkness, ThE referee was seen running across the field a.nd all that could be known of the ga-me was that the players were shouting and the referee's whistle could be heard blowing. Then suddenly, just over the centre of ths fieki the Aberavon three-quarters were seen ccming across out of chaos and Will Thomas (Taibach) was observed making a magnificent j run right through the. Neath piayers. He doubled Edwards, the Neath full back, and see red a splendid try. The crowd now surged upon the Add and the referee stopped the game until the police cleared th-eim back. Vickery's shot for goal just musse d the' posts. Neath now had a look in Aberavou teiritory and after some scrambling piay near the home line which could not be t&en from the grand stand the Avonites .were peLalised and Edwards landed a goal bring- ing the scores equal. Aberavon, on resuro- log, were seen going towards the centre where they found touch, when another con- sultation took place between the players and the referee as to whether the game should; prcceed in the circumstances, but the crowd cried Play up," and the game was re- sumed. At>era.on had the ball out, but Wil- lie Thomas punted across the field into the gloom. The players now disap- peared from the view of the people on the stand and the next knowledge of the game was that Tim Mad- den came across to the stand and informed til-* committee that t-he crowd were on the field on the other side. Loud cries of "Stop th° game'' were given; but the committee- men went acros and the game could be heard proceeding. Fortunately, the crowd were taking it all in good humour. At length came glimpses of the players and Owen Morgan was seen racing ap after the nail near the touch-line in front of the stand. From the ensuing scrum the homesters got the ball and Bs. a Jones kicked mto the Nc-ath twenty-five, but Dai Thomas found touch at the centre. From the line out the players again vanished into the fog. The referee>. whiKKe coud be heard in the dis-, tance which was the only indication that the g!ame wajs going on. Occasionally forms could be seen from the stand racing across tivs field, but, it was impossible to distinguish tbe game. Half-time Score Aberavon—1 try. Neath—1 penalty goal- The fog was now thicker than ever, and it was evident that neitner side was taking the game in earnest. It could be neard that something waa going on in Aoeravon territory, and that was about all that could be known of it, with an occasional shout from the crowd on the other side, who were having the advantage of witnessing just > little of thv fajce. At last came the shout "Here they come," and two or three ot) jects could just be discerned in the envelop ing fog, and then someone was hear kick- ing the ball. It was evident that THERE WAS PLENTY OF SWEARING GOING ON. Then suddenly the te^jns came across tbe field near the stand, and the ball dropped on the roof. Diere were shouts of "Halloa. how are you this afternoon?" "Play up. Aberavon," and "Play up, Neath. The Neath forwards kicked well down the field, but a penalty to the homesters relieved the pressure. Again .the piayers vanished into darkness, amidst crias of "Lost ball." This was thehbst. seen of the players until the final whistie was heard in the distance. F[NAL SCORE ABERAVON—1 try. NEATH—1 penalty goal. REFEREE'S OPINION Seen after the match, Mr Pollock, the re- feree, said he thought the game was played in earnest, but had he known that it would have been such foggy weather he did not think that it would have been played as an ordinary game. The fog became thicker as the game progressed. Several cf the players stpoken to said • they had never played in such a match be-I fore. Varied opinions were given a. to whether the match should be treated as an ordinary or as a.n exhibition game.

PONTARDAWE V, PENT GRAIG. A DRAWN GAME BY CONSENT. } Pontardawe met Penygraig at Pontardawe on Saturday afternoon. This was the nrst occasion for theso tpams to meet this season. Pontardawe had selected a. strong team, amongst the players being D. Griffiths, the Swansea forward, and H. Hiams. Tbe lat- ter did not turn up. Penygraig also brought down a strong team Teams:— PONTARDAWE. —Back, D. Thomaf. three-quarters, Roberts. D. J. Rees, D. Daniel, and Joe Evans half-backs, Rapsey 1 and Lewis forwards, B. 1. Phillips, D. Grif- fiths. D. Thomas, J. E. Jones, iJ. Davies, J. Thomas, George Smith, and Jenkin Jones. PENYGRAIG.—Back, D. W. Matthews; three-quarters, Ponsford, D. Davies, J Jones' and Wrentford half-backs, Williams and Rees; forwards, George Matthews, Flynn, Jenkine, Evans. F..lones, Griffiths, I^c, and Morris. Referee: Mr. Edward Roberts. Lianelly. The fog was so thick on the ground that it v its impossible to discern the players more i^hari a few yards, and the game from the spectators' point f view was little more than J a faroe. it TO? amusing to see the players run a few yards arwi then disappear. Noshing wM scored in the first half. Half-time sooM Pontardaw.e--Nil Penygraig—Nil. Prior to thf commencement of the seoond half the spectators rushed on the field, and as if by the wand of a magician the fog dis- appeared, enabling \f. Ftees, for Penygraig, to drop a soal. The tog came on again, and by mutual crtnsent Penygraig gave Pontardawe the opportunity for dropping a goal— ft-apsey doing 't—which nia<5e matters even FINAL SCORE; PONTARDAWE—1 dropped goal t £ I £ YGRAJG~l dropped goal SKETTY ALL WHITES v. GENDROS n. This match was played at Eendrefoilan, Sketty, on Saturday afternoon. During the first half play was aJ" in favour of Oendros and tri.'f! were scored by Williams and Poole, Half-time Score. Gen<Lroe—2 tries. Skotty—Nil.

OWING TO THE FOG. LIST OF MATCHES ABANDONED. Swansea II. v. Lianelly Hospital Rangers. Danygraig v. Mynyddbacb. All Swansea Recreation Ground and Vic- toria Park matches. Temple Stars v. Bayeiiffe. SWANSEA ASSOCIATION MATCHES ABANDONED. Owing to the dense fog whioh prevailed all the Association matchps were abandoned.

SWANSEA SCHOOLS LEAGUE. FOG PREVENTS SATURDAY'S GAMES BEING PLAYED. It was not the wet weather, neither was it the bad state of the ground, but an unusual impediment prevented the Swansea Schools League from bringing off their niatcihes on Saturday morning. Tbe fog was so thick in the Recreation Ground that, it was impossible to see a dozen yards ahead. Hopes were entertained tha.t the thick atmosphere would Lift, but at, a quarter-past, eleven, there being no signs of this coming about, t,h £ teachers unanimously j decided to cry all matches off. PEESENT POSITIONS ON THE LEAGUE LADDER. There are a few matches yet to be played to complete the first half of the season, but the table up->t.o-date is a,.i; fo'.lowa. St. Thoman j have conceded two points to Cwmbwrla, they having failed to fulfil an engagement with them early in the season. These points a.re included he.ow. P. W. L. D. Pts Industrial 10 9 0 1 19 C H. Grade 10 8 1 1 17 Dyfatty 10 7 2 1 15 BrynmiU .— 10 7 2 1 15 Parochial 11 4 4 3 11 Hafod 10 4 4 3 11 St. Helen's 11 3 4 4 10 Terrace Road 10 4 5 1 9 National 11 4 7 0 R Cwmbwrla 11 1 S 2 4 i Danygraig — 11 1 8 2 4 j St. Thomas 9 0 7 1 1

A TALI or LOST SHSIP. NEATH RURAL COUNCIL TO PAY. At Neath County Court on Friday, His Honour, Judge Bishop, gave judgment in the case of V,'m. Echiey and the Neath liurai Council- a claim l'or £ 19 lCki, for the loss of sheep by falling down trial holes which had been made in conueerion with the ?trad- felite water scheme. His Honour held that the agreement be- tween the parties allowed defendants surface rights only in consideration of which £ 10 was paid. They had no right to dig pits and wc-re liable for the damage plaintiff sustained. Verdict for the plaintiff for the amount claimed.

COMING SWANSEA CONFERENCE URBAN HOUSING AND ITS PROBLEMS. A meeting will be hrld at the Guildhall. Swansea, en February 1st to take the initial stepe for forming a cottage exhibition for South Wales, convened by the National Housing Reform Council. It is hoped that the exhibition will be opened on the Town Hill estate of Swansea Council in 1909-wtich will be in that case the third of a series arrang: d by the Coun- ciL It is felt that South Wales stands in special need, of such an exhibition. It is suggested the exhibition should com- priM at least three classes of cottagee-(a) to cost £200, excluding land; (b) built under urban byelaws, (c) 0. ft at urban rate of wages; (d) on municipal land if possible; a.nd (e) not more than twelve t.o the acre.

EIITœN FEEKY £ RKVITUS. The serious illness OIl Councillor George Davies with typhoid fever is causing a deal oi concern to his friends. No one among his Labour colleagues Ln the Council Chamber is listened to with greater tolerance by the members, and his absence is regretted. Tbore are only two reasons wtuch explain such a mergre attendance in regard to a question of vital importance as extending the town boundaries. It is either a total absence of interest, in public matters, or, as Aiderma<n Hill pointed out, aJKMhite confi- dence in the Council. r_ Messies has now become so pronounced that it has at iast reached the ears of the educational authorities The schools are to be rioted for a month. That the little storm that ruffled Church matters locally last. Eastertide has not aito- < get-her disappeared is quite evident, and an- other outburst is more thlh: prohable. The opening of an Institute and later that of a Sunday School shows that some of the members, fit least, have not lost their iove of solid constructive work. And the latest advices show tha.t a new Church magazine will shortly appear.

DISCHARGED PRISONERS' AID SOCIETY CARMARTHEN BRANCH: ANNUAL MEETING. PROBATION OF OFFENDER*/ ACT. j The annual meeting of the Carinart-hen Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society was held on Friday, Sir Jamec Hills-Johnes, V.C.. presiding. The secretary (Mr. Prosser) reported that during the pa#t year 585 prisoners had been discharged. Of 1 h'sc 66 had been assisted with clothing, small sums of money, and stock-in-trade for hawking purposes. It was decided to ask Mr. C. E. Mom", ed Captain Jennings, and Mis.s Morris to accept i seats on t-lu committee. -Tid tA) offer l.;¡.dv Morris a.nd Mrs- T. R. Walters (wife of the chaplain) vice-presidencies. On the proposition of Sir James ILlfls- Johnes. seconded by Colonel Gwynne- Hughes, n vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Sir Lewis Morris, who for many yea-rs was one of the staunch est, supporters of the Soc-iety, and who was always one of the foreniost to help in any d work. The vote wa> carried in sdence, all present rising to their feet. Mr C. W. Jones. Gwynfrvn, proposed, and Colonel Gwynne-Hughes seconded, that &jr Janie-s Hills-Johnes be elected president of the Society for the ensuing yeflr. Bot-h gen- tlemen spoke highly of Sir James s good qualities,'and hoped that he would be long Kpa.red to carry on ihe good work. Sir James iil'L-,Iohi f-, thanked all for the honour thev had done him, and wished them all many years of continued service in the good Ciiuse. He said that lie had always felt a great interest in the work of the So- ciety, and it was a pleasure to him to do anything be could towards furthering its in terests. A Letttw was received from t.]^ Central Committee with regard to the Probation of Offenders' Act, which came into force, this month, asking tihem to get their agent, Mr. W. Jeremy, elected as the probation officer for the petty sessional district.—Nothing i was done in t.he matter. Colonel Gwynne-Hughes asked when the time was when they made grants to the vase- ious charitable bodies, such a. the Salvation and Church Armies.—The Secretary raplied that, such gTante were made when causes ware sent to those bodied.

MID-DIVON ^STARTLER. CONSERVATIVE'S AMAZING TRIUMPH. LIBERAL MAJORITY OF 1,283 REVERSED. INTENSE AND GENERAL EXCITE- MENT. The result of the Mid-Dfvor Section was declared shortly after midday on Saturday, and proved a political sensation of the first order—one of too most striking election tri- umphs of recent times. The figures were — Captain Morrison Bell (C.) 5,191 .Mr. C. Rod en Buxton tL.) 4.60? Conservative majority 559 ^^snlt ca.n only be described as aston ishing. In Mr. Eve (L.) was re- turned against Captain Bell by less than x,ido. In 1904 bye-election Mr. Eve's rua- ionty was no less than 1,470. In 1,900 Mr. oeale Hayne (L.) got in bv hi and in 1895 by sinc,e 1895 the LiberaJ majon- tIeS have been steadily ascending to a cres- OCIL and so far as' tbe indication of tbe present contest could be relied on there was Vc^r itt'e reason for believing that the Min- isterialist candidate would, at worst, have an-y wo £ se result than a lessened majority. A' ree trade and Tarirt .^lorm provided the issue, and the campaign bad been marked by very stormy and violent soenes, Tariff Re- form speakers being several times threatened t.ile mob. As late as Friday night there waf; a ^^rderly scene at Newton Abbot, ]u" ou!side Captain Morrison Belt's commit- A large crowd had assembled, and the -lice, fearing that an unruly sec ion would rush the flnionist candidate's moor-oar. which he was about to enter, proceeded to disperse the mob. This task was aocon.p.:u.hed w; ous difficulty, out oue or two '11f:>in Vrere flocked about in tne scrimmage.

TREMENDOUS SURPRISE. MIGHTY CHERING AT NEWTON ABBOT. Newton Abbot, Saturday.The Mid DevoD res lit was declared in the presence of an open-air crowd of about twelve thou- sand people. It came as a tremendous sur- prise. Captain Morrison Bell stood on the rIght of the Sheriff, and M'\ Buxton on the left, when the Sheriff commenced by de elaring the former elected There was a mighty cheer from the Unionist section of the vast crowd. He then gave out the figures;—Bell, 5,191; Buxton, 4,632. Again there was a great roar of cheering from the Unionists. The LIBERAL^ SKEMED DUMBFOUNDED. They were too amazed to make a.ny demon st ration, Capt. Mcrrison Bell, in moving a vote of tnanks to the Sheriff, declared his success to be an enormous victory for Unionism. He would serve them as their member to the best of his ability. Mr Buxton, who was very paJe, seconded the vote in a few words. PEFEATED CANDIDATE'S SPEECH. Mr. Buxton, speaking after the declara- tion, said he could not deny that Liberals had suffered a very surprising defeat. As to the cause, he thought that their oppon- ents had succeed td in rubbing into the people the increased cost of ford, and ha.d deluded them into sur^v-jng it was due to the Libera! Government. Thev must at the next election recapture the seat for Liberalism, and he was prepared, if his supporters were. to continue the nght. SENSATION IN FLEET STREET. The Press Association telegraphs :—The posting of the figures caufed a great sensation in Fleet-street. At first Liberals openly ex- pressed their disbelief in th.. correctness of the figures, and it was not until later con- firmatory messages arrived that they were satisfied that the Unionist candidate Had bwm returned.

PORT TALBOT IMPROVEMENTS. BETTER FACILITIES: NEW TIP. The Port Talbot Railway and Docks Com- pany contemplate carrying out some impor- tant developments at the docks duEiTtg the spring. The new dock is to be considerably en larged oy taking away the island opposite the ha.rbou house, and thus extending the new dock right, up to the old one. This improvement will greatly increase the ship f jng facilities, and make room for t.he erec- tion of further coal tips. The company have also decided to erect a new tip. The work will not be con; menced for a couple of months.

SWANSEA KAIRDBISSSBS. ANNUAL DINNER: PRESENTATION. Swansea hairdressers annual dinner took place on Thursday evening at the Central Hotel, afte" which an enjoyable musical programme was goae through, Mr. S. Jeffreys in the chair. Songs were rendered I • Messrs- Griff Charlee, Joe Dennis, Andrew Bell, and Dick Lewis. Mr. Ivor Owen did admirably as accompanist. Address were given by Messrs. T. Harries, W. E. Hasquencort, F. W. Winter. E. Harris and LJ. \1. Fran "is (secretary of the South Wales Federation). Messrs. W. G. Camden and F. W. Win- ter (auditors; Teport-<"W 17s. Sp. in hand after a heavy ysar's expenditure. They commented up>n the sH'n 'id work done by the secretarv, Mr. T. D Harries, and the treasurer, Mr. E. Silvey. A marble clock was presented to the late president (Mr. W. G. Camden) for his untiring work.

WELSH DEPUTATHN'S WARM M OPTION. STRAIGHT SPEAKING BY MR. M'KENNA. "ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONCEDE DEMANDS." The President of the Board of Education on Thursday received a deputation from Welsh educational authorities—the Swansea. Council representatives were. Aid. Martin and Mr Da.vid Harris-- -and treated them to some rather straight speaking. Addressing Mr. Lewis M'organ (Cardiff) the chief spokesman, he said h<otly Yon don't serif,usly put it forward that we give krger grants to denominational schools in England than to Welsh schools. This is sorxi enough for new spa,per purpoMs but you are not serious, surely? Continuing, Mr. McKenna said he had heard the case ot the deputation completely, and he could only say it was absolutely im- possible for him to offer them an equivalent grant for Wales in proportion to England based upon the number of children in the "secondary schools. He could offer them an equivalent grant based upon the actual ex- tent of the preceding year. Or he could offer them the same amount of money pei child as was given in England. In order to allay tbe feelings which had been aroused in Wales, and which had been fomented by persons whose business it was to foment tbeee things, and which had not been adequately discouraged by gentlemen whose business it wa £ toO discourage it. tliey I reD td go back and tell the people that all they bad to do was to accept the English regulations, and they could have the English grant. Aid. Martin (Swansea) said ouring the discussion that the regulations tended to prevent theut encouraging longer courses than four years. In their boys' school last year they had 269 boys, of whom 29 were under 12 years. Under the present regu- | iations they would earn £::45 15s. Under the Engli&h regulations they would earn I

I MOB LAW IN IRELAND. I RIOTOUS ELECTION SCENES. BALLOT IOXIS ABANDONED. A Boyle telegram states :—Extraordinary scenes occurred here late on Wednesday night rn connection with the Town Commis- sioners' elections, a result of the disagree- ment between three candidates and the re- turning officer in regard to the nornina-tion of three men as candidates' agents. The returning officer, Mr. •' hn Pn«;t di- rected the removal of the three awn from the polling station, but th< police inspector de. cdined to ca-ri-y out the order. Violent scenes occurred during the day, and at eight o'clock a mob gathered outside the courthouse. The returning officer decided to adjourn the counting of votes till the following morn- I ing. The crowd, however, declared they would not allow the returning officer with ballot boxes to leave the courthouse thp.t night. In view of Ihe attitude of the crowd, tbe police rofnsed to supr/iy a.n escort for the re- moval of the ballot boxes to the town office, and ihey also prevented the officer and his »■ assistants from themselves removing the ] ooxe¡;. Finally the returning offiocr said that as mob violence wne. apparently going to rule he would abandon the ballot boxes, and su.iting the action to the word be flung them from his band and marohed out of the courthouse. .A threetenmg crowd gathered at his heels, and .i general disturbance occurred, in which a number of people v.'ore injured. The podice guarded the bo •ies th roujglvont the night, and on Thursday reocived in- structions from Dublin to return them to t he returning officer

KORKXTSN CHILD EADLY SCALDED. LITTLE WYCHTREE-STPEET ROY IN pnECARIOFS S T A T E. Harry Thomas, aged fonr years, of No. 40. Wychtree- j?t reer. Morriston, was admitted to the Swansea Hospital at half-past six o'clock on Friday night suffering from extensive scalds accidentally sustained by the upset ting of a pail of boiling water. The little fellow was playing in the kit- chen and the pail of water was on the floor when he stumbled a.gairyst it. On Saturday morning he was reported to hp in a pree.s.ri- ou* condition, his life being despaired of.

) DUNVANT SCHOOL CItA JH. COLLIERY WORKINGS NKA.R THE FI) VDATIONS. The recent -ra.sh at the Bun van t Council Schools WAS not altogether unexpected (writer a oirrespondent;. During recent years the western portion has shown un- mistakeable signs of subsidence.. The strata beneath the foundation rests upon a* valuable seam of <<oal," and silt-hough the seam ha. been worked in the vicinity, a pillar of coal ha-s he.cn iefi to support t-hc school. The building has W^en placed at a. very inconvenient spot for the children of Dun. vatit. especially the infants, some of whom have to walk a mile or oyer ankle deep in mud and water.

SWANSEA T: ADES COUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The annual meeting of Swansea Trades Council was held on \V>^day. The bal- ance-sheet for 1937 showed a balance in hand exceeding £10 Ba!lotting for the sov rai official posi- tioru; gave the following results :—President. Mr. T. S. Pa-ynf vice-president. Mr. CaJ hër; secretary, Mr. E. J. Reps afisiatact secr«fcan-. Mr. A Davies: treasurer. Mr. J I Collins trlør. MT. S. Jones eyn-ut; ve. the officers, together with A.esRi*. J- Miller. E. Nash, »V. Morgan, J. Conniboar. T. Row. botham. and W. Lewis. Delegates to the Swansea. Labour Association are Messis. E. itees, A. Davies, R. Probert, VV. i\iorgan. and J. P. Beyrxxn.

<=. SWANSEA WQi'KS MANAC5ER. 1 PRESENTATION Fl NCITcN AT PORT TEN N ANT. A very pleasing function took place at the aie ot Neatn Inn, Port Teiinant, on Thursday evening, when Mr. J. C. Gorvin, for seventeen years assaver, and a further seven year? works manager at the Engl sit Crown Spelter Co., was presented by the workmen with a handsome roll-top desk; illuminated address, case of pipes and tobacco pouch. Dr. E. H. Evans. Messrs. A. F. Leharn (ya.rd foreman), and Pat Gallivan spoke in high tortus of Mr. Gorcin's sterling quali ties, and the recipient, who has recently re tired, feelingly acknowledged all their kind ne..o;s.e. Mr. Ga,11ivan handed the precems over. Subsequently a smoking concert was gone through, the following contributing to the programme:—Messrs, Ben .John, P. C. I j Johnson, E. J Jenkins, Dan Rees.' Pat Gallivan, Tom Langley, Jno. Bea.ugeaT (who contributed a French ditty), etc. \'otes < '-r\ the hostess foi de. oorating the room and to the artister con- eluded the proceedings.

SWANSEA CHURCH EVSNH TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. ¡ GABRTEL'S HALL. I The annu1\! tea and entertainment of St. Gabriel's Church, Swansea, held at the Parish Hall, were financially affected by the unavoidable clashing with similar events in the adjoining parish of Christ Church. where the date was fixed by the day upon which the Lord Bishop of St. David's could attend to open the new Parish Hall. In every other respect both tea a.nd entertain- ment marked the highest point yet reached. The ladies who had tables at the tea j' were Mrs. Gage, Mrs. W. -Davies, Mrs. David Davies. Mrs. Sch.leswie.k, Mrs. Rad ford, Mrs. J. T. P.woe. Mrs. S. Owen, Mrs. Sergeant', Mrs. Rew. Mrs. E. Leakey, Mrs. W. Bowen and Miss Harris, and be- sides Mrs. Maybew, who acted as general manager, the helpers included Mrs. Simons, Mrs Donaldson, Misses Morgan. Cooper. Gage. Irene Gage, Launder. Miss Ghrissie Davies and Miss Winifred Davies. The con- cert that followed was by general consent declared to be the brightest and most en- tertaining yet held. Mrs. Gage a.nd Mrs. W. Davies had undertaken the responsibility for the pro gramme, which was so greatly appreciated that, as the vier.r, the Rev. John Pollock, said in proposing a vote of thanks to the artistes, everybody regretted if ended when it did. It began with a little operetta, "Jack Frost." performed by a number ot juveniles, whose work testified eloquentJv to the patience and good taste of Miss Mor- gan and Mrs. Simons, who were responsible for their training, assisted by Miss Cooper, who on Thursday evening acted as promp- ter. Thi* was followed by a rolhrxitig song and chorus. Yo. Ho. Little Girlsbv Misses Millie Haves. G. Howell. D. Howe!). Smith.. Imrie, Richardson, Davicp Mi- J4) Fiayos. A. Ben- nett Other iWms were Song, "Humpiy- Dumpty," bv Miss Hayes; duett, Chick- Chick, Mr.' Gerald Richards and Mies Haves: song, "Where are you going?" Miss Gwennie HowoH song and chorus, Frocks and .Frills: by Misses Hayes, G. Howell. D. Howe! W. Smith, Imrie. Richardson. C. Dav.es, '.1r- Hayes and Mr. Bennett: quarrelling duel, '!iss Hayes and Mr. L. Bennett; song, "Thrsa for Jack." Mr. Bennett; song, Cnstomers at Ray's," MiM Hayes.

DRUCE CASE SEQUEL. I ANOTHER WITNESS IN CUSTODY I PIRJUltY CHARGE AGAINST MISS ROBINSON. The Druce case continues to provide its "sensations." On Friday night the police arte.-ted Miss Mary Robinson, the witness who, it will be remembered, declared that, she knew that the Duke of Portland and the late Mr. Druce were one and the same per- son. For some days past Miss Robinson has been aware of the tact that she has been vigil- antly shadowed by pjain ciot-bes police olticers. But she told her maid, I have nothing to fear, as 1 have spoken the truth." and she oontinued to reside all No. Id, tJls- terh-aveuue, Ciapbam, a three-storeyed bouse situate in a quiet turning out of ijavender- hill, and Jet out in flate. iba arr-est was ehocted at her house, and or over two nouns the officers carefully searched the rooms of the Hat for evidence w'l they hoped to find, of an important character. It is ^d that tbe police are inclined to believe that Miss Robinson Kos been married, a')i that a certain photograph would We tcuna among her ^belongings. V'iss Kooinson was removed to Bow-street, when she was chargea with having com- mitted wilful and corrupt perjury. Before she wa.s taken away by the police, and while the searching of the rooms was being carried out, she was allowed to send a telegram to her solicitor asking him to pro- ceed to Bow-street and apply for her j J from custody on bail. .Although M lss Robinson was aturally much upset at ber arrest, she went very quietly away with the officers or the law, aft^r <»sing her maid, saying Good-bye, anl telhng her not to worry. Mi.-s Mary Robinson was the witness who w-is famous as having kept the Druce diary, wbieh she alleged was stolen from her early in November -not. however, before the re cord of events from August, 1861. to August, 1862, and during 1866 and 1870 bad been copieo from it. She said that she was 56 years of age. and that, accompanied by her aunt, she left her parents' home in Virginia for England, where she arrived m Angiist, 1861. She first met Mr. Druce at her aunt's home in Tunbricige Weils, the following Christmas, and w.%s told that he belonged to the Baker-street Ba-zaar. In 1864, the witness said, she returned to the States. In 1868 her mother took her to see Charles Dickens, who was a friend of her parents, at Boston, where he was concluding a lecture tour Her mother suggested that witness should return to England, and Charles Dickens arranged for her to go back as out- I side correspondent for Mr. Druce, who, I Dickens told her, lived at 'A el beck Abtej.

MISS ROBINSON CHARGED AT BOW-STREET. When Miss Robinso-r was charged at Bow-street on Saturday, Sir Charles Math.nvs said it now turned out that the account which defendant had given of herself was absolutely false. It was hoped to.ascertain who had assisted her in cutting forward her detailed and elabor- ate statements. Inspector Dew. of Scotland Yard, gave evidence of the arrest of Miss Robinson, and his conversation with her regarding Ihe .contradiction of the statements she had made a-s to her family history. Defendant denied the identity of photographs shown to her said to represent herself, her late husband and father. Upon the application < of Sir Charles Matthews prisoner was remanded for a week. Mr. Kember (for the defence) was allowed a copy of the information and depositions upon which, the warrant had been issued He applied for prisoner to be admitted o bail. „ M:igi?'irate Not before this day week, I' when 1 may know more about the case.

NEATM COUNTY COURT I THURSDAY. (Before Judge Bishop). Thomas Davies, collier, Glyn-Neath, ap- plied for an administration order.—Mr. Jef- freys'opposed for the Neath Drapery Ce. Mr. Jeffreys said that applicant owed the company J340. They only knew of the ap- plication on Wednesday.—Evan Williams, cycle agent, Resolven, also opposed.—Ap plication adjourned. W illiam Perkins, collier, Penmachme Giyn-Neath, applied for an administration order.—Mr. Jeffreys opposed, and said ap plicant owed Lewis Edwards, grocer, Glyn Neath, £37, and this vas not included in his sLatem;it.—Application refused. —- _j_ aa—

SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. KATlJlillA r, (Before Judge Roberts.) COMPENSATION APPORTIONMENT. An apportionment, of compensation paio m respect of the death of John McCarthy by the Mannodmarm Tube Works was ap- plied for. Mr. Randeil said that at the time of tin man's death he was living with his muthei at 17, Charles-street, Swansea, his wiie (one of the parties of the present application, being in Ireland. It had been agreod that deceased s mother should receive JS55, the resit to go to the widow. The total com pensation was £186 31' and his Honour made the apportionment as mentioned above FOXHOLE WIDOW'S COMPENSATION. Mr. John Jenkins (for Mrs. Maria Thomas, widow of J. L. Thomas, killed whilst in the employ of the Foxhole Coiieries, Ltd., in September last) made a similar application. The amount paid was .£245 6e. 2d. Mrs. Thomas said she had eight children, six being dependent upon her. His Honour allowed £10 to be paid im- I mediately, with 10s. weekly for five years, with liberty to further apply. SWANSEA SOLICITOR'S ACTION. Mr. Lewis P. Martell, solicitor, Swansea. frued Henry John 66, L langyf e' ach mad. i Brynhyfryd, for £(.2 Us- 3d., for prcfes- I sional services rendered, and judgment was given for plaintiff, subject to the bills being I taxetl bv the registrar. ¡ ABOnT A fWVIDlNG WALL. His Honour again had before him further litigation over the dividing wall between Nos. 153 aru) K.ing Edward-road—a matter that engaged his attention last Oeto ber Mrs- K. Fisher Thomas, widow, the owner of No. 159, claimed to restrain John (Roberts and wile, who live at No. 158, from 1 opening hoies in a ventilator in plaintiff's | wall. Defendants counter-claimed £2 for a broken window Mr. Lleufer Thomas (in- ) at meted by Mr T. W. James) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. I/evson defended. Plaintiff said defendants knocked out rubble and cement. h cross-examination/it was admitted that plaintiff was not on friendly verms wito her neighbour, i Replying to the judge, plaintiff said that Mrs." Roberts complained when the holes wer? filled up that slush bad fallen in her lard«r. Otiv^r witn«s*»* were called. Speaking on the counter-claim, Mr. Ley- I <u>-i he would bring evidence that at midnight MN". Thomas was the only woman m the house ar. the time the window was broken and the rustling of a woman's dress w.'iS heard in the yard. Th" Juor" refused to accept that evi- denes it .5 too slight. I. Honour granted plaintiff an injunc- tion, without costs, and dismissed the coun- ter -claim. •

MR. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS. M.P. GIVFi1 AN ACCOUNT OF HIS STEWARDSHIP. MINISTER ON LIBERALISMS TRIAL. SOCIALISTS HECKLE ThE IO.\ ■ MEMBER. A meeting of Liberals was held at Zion Coapei, LIaneily, on Friday ev^jimg, for the purpose of hearing from" Mr. L.ewoiyn VVilliams, M- P., an account of his BWward- snip, Mr. riiomas Joues, J.P., occupying the chair. A resolution of confidence in tue Government was moved bv the Rev. ^fuuoi Hughes, formerly of Liverpool, who ■•eceiv-ed a ma.gniricent reception Mi. Hughes expressed tbe hope that the Gov eminent would redeem their piodgos Witen m Liverpoo. he took an interest m poh:ics, and was called a Socialist. (Applause), Tne Socialists of Liverpool and tue lixie: pendent Labour Party of that place ware tigliting for the same position that Liberai- ism held to-day m VVales. One or the warmest welcomes he received on <-cming to Lianelly was from the I.L.P., and he t.Ll&lJk- ed them for it. (Applause). He would support any party which had for ;ts o.ec» t:le uplifting oi the people, and whatever party did that would at least receiv-j sup- poit by his presence. (Applause). Lmess he was much mistaken Liberalism would be passing through a crisis during the neri two years, and Toryism was as deaa as the blatant atheism of Robert bfgersoll. If Liberalism did not redeem its promises there would have to come in a party who would. (Applause) The speaker condemned too drink traffic, and spoke in favour ol educa- tiona! legislation, quoting from the catech- ism of a Church of England school. Someone a.t the back interrupted Mr. Hughes, when reading the catechism, with the remark, "That's a lie!" Mr. Hughes, turning to the interrupter, inquired it he desired a. debate on th ? ques- tion, and adding that he was prepared to meet the gentleman who challengfd his statement, either then or upon anv date he cared to fix, and would defray all "expens-js. (Applause) In concluding, the speaker re- ferred to the Congo horrors, a.nd exoressec hie. dissatisfaction I:> at the attitude tah.n up by Sir Edward Grey. The motion was seconded by Mr. W B. Joues and agreed to. Mr. Llewelyn Williams stated that rt-5 present Government was the moet 1 mo- cratic that had ever come into em ten of. They hao restored the confidence of the country. A government should he judged entirety by the legislative mea/suras passed, but by the administrative work done. The Chinese were being gradually Cleared out of South Africa, and the OOllD. tly was entering upon a period of pros? erxtv The Workmen's Compensation Act had oewn improved, so that lawyers were no: now likely to make very much more mon.-y 0ot of it. So as to enable workingmen ibe come magistrates the qualification had been reduced. Breakfasts were now provided for the poor children ("Socialism.") They could call it what they liked, but he would do all he oould to alleviate the suffering of the chidren. A Biil would be drafted for the dealing with the genuine unemp :ved, and within the next three months an Old- age pension scheme provided. The speaker also promised temperance and education legislation. Mr. G. Sherlock moved a vote of con- fidence in MT. Williams, which the Rev. T. John? seconded. Mr. T. Harries, a local Socialist, C,eiJ endeavoured to ask a question, but was in- terrupted by a small section, with cr-es td "Order." He, however, put his question, which had .reference to the vote of Mr- VVilliams on the unemployed amendment of Mr. Will Thorne. Mr Williams admitted that he did not support it, adding that if a majority had been obtained it would mean turning out. the Government. Mr. Rarrie; raid he desired to ask another question. There were crieo. of "Sit dowr The Rev E. T. Jones (Zion) appealed tc the noisy element to allow Mr. Harries *'ai* play, and the interrupters desisted A furtbei question having been put Mr, Williams said he had never stated that he ./ways supported Labour in the House, though in general sympathy with it. TH. VTTfrr- rrf r ewfioUMa-oC W?W th'/T. -JfiJTT

•'THERE'S YOUR BLANKET 1" FIREMAN CHARGED AT SWANSEA. At Swansea on Saturday Owen Martin, fireman, was charged with stealing a blanket. from the Soh. City r- Khios. Proseeutoi said i. d missed it from his bunk. He saw defendant going ove- fcht gangway, rather "bulky about th" body." Defendant unbuttoned his coat aid tiw blanket was folded around hi? body. "There's your blanket" said he. Defendant, who said he had no felonious intent, was fined £1 or fourteen days.

L. ii^-1 T"-T -= BIR. TRUEMAN AND THE SERGEANT. FUTILE APPLICATION FOR A SUMMONS. At the conclusion of th? business at the County Police Court on Friday, Mr. C. H, Trueman applied to the sitting justices for a, summons against P.S. Michael for threats, and he the Bench to bind over Sergt. Michael to keep the peace. Mr. Trueman stated that on Thursday he was fii intiff in a county court action, and when leaving Se"gt. Michael threat ened him. He returned to the court and asked the judge for protection Subse- quently, when leaving the court again, Sergt. Michael came to him in a violent temper, and P.C. Higgins came on the scene and said, "For God's sake keep your hands off, Michael." Michael dir! !<o. Mr. Trueman went on to say that he was en- titled to protection as he was getting old, and he would fare very badly in fisticuffs with such a strong man as Sergt. M:eha«!. All he wanted was to be able to walk the streets in peace. If necessary he would rail Mr. Hunter, Folicitor, who gaw the whole affair. Chairman said his colleague and him- self thought tha.t the proper courre for Mr. Trueman to adopt was to m:1k. the application to the borough, justices — The application was refused.

SWANSEA "BOYS" PROPERTY IN EVNADA. WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST UNSCRU- PULOUS TACTICS. SHAREHOLDERS' C^v.SPIRACY TO DEFRAUD. A "Swansea boy" has just been cited a." one of the defendants in a case h.a.¡-d at Car son Court. 13rated States, which has aw>us»ti considerable interest throughout, Nevada State for some years. The case was that Sydney I. Waiies v. David Davi*s ard W. H. Sweeney, Sheriff of Eureka ticunty, and involved the question of title ami ownership of eleven mining claims. The Mr. David Davies in question is a Nt- tive of Swansea, and was employed at the Hafcd hili]. Works under the late Lend Swansea for several years. He has, how- ever, been thirty to forty years in America, where he has acquired considerable property. He has relatives still living at Swansea—a sister residing in the Hatod; and he used to dwell in the upper part of High-street. The cla.im.. up to 1905 were, it appeared, owned by the Whalen Consolidated M'.Qinc Company of Illinois., against whom Mr. Davies secured judgment and an execution, the propei-ty being bought m by hinc to satisfy his claim. Waiies, the defendant in the action, was despatched to th^ spot in special train by the sihajehoAdc-rs of the \Vha.kn Company, and "jumped" the p-o petty, alleging that the mining ccm^vny had not done the work required by iaw during 1904. The court, in the long run upheld Mr. Davies' title to the property, however, and declared the act of Manager Lay, of the Whalen Company, "in getting Waiias to come to Alpha (the site of the pror^rty) and jump the property clearly estabb.iih^d evi dence of a conspiracy ort the part, of certain shareholders of the oompa.ny to defraud persons who had brought proceeding ;iga:r,r-r j the company to enforce the payment, ot 'is' 1 diebta."