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THE VALLEY TRAGEDY.
THE VALLEY TRAGEDY. STORY KETOLD IN THE POLICE COURT. DEFENDANT COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. Tlv ueoessitjet- of the law compelled old Air. 1 iiornas Owen and his wife to once more relate to a crowded courthouse at Ponta.r- dawc ou Sndav the terrible tragedy nacted ou the evening of the 11th ins- when John Their1 as—known locally as "John Naniygwy n (after the name of the farm in which Lis father livss)—-suddenly burst througti the window of the dining-room of lhyrnvyt:, farm, on Bar an Mountain, and, it k alleged, deliberately discharged a double--barrelled gun at Sarah Elizabeth. Roberts, the niece and adopted daughter .,f 11" and Air. Owen, and the young lady for whom the accused entertained strong aelec- tions which were not reciprocated. She re- ceived terrible injuries, from which she af- terwards expired. The pm.o-twas now charged with toe u Wilful Murder" of the unfortunate iady, ana he had been brought from Swansea Goal in a cab earlier in the day. His in- teracts were now watched by Mr. Viner Leeder, and the accused displayed the same Bulien demeanour as he showed at the in- quiry a week ago. Mr. Herbert Lloyd was chairman uf a fuli bench|of magistrates, and M t". Lauren e Richards" repre&ented the I-el ice. LL was nearly 3.60 before the case was reached and the little rustle in court that occurred at accused was brought in and ac oommodaie;i wito a seat having subsided, Mr. I«;chai :K opened the case, saying that the circamsii'. "es were extremely sad, whilst the circamsii'. "es were extremely sad, whilst of the jouria tady whose death had been I c»u;iedJ he s^'d she was singularly bright prepossessing, and was engaged to be married to Mi. Isaac Jones, of Llangyfelach. He detailed h-yw she had been brought up fi om infancy by Mr. and Mrs. Owen, who had independent means. The little farm- house at Bryuwyth was described, and then prisoner's visit 1 here on the evening of t.he fatal day, folL-ved about an hour later when tha tragedy o-curred. De-.e.^cr,. on Hearing the window smash, got, up and s?j •amed," said Mr. Richards, coming to the terrible moment on that fatal nipbt, and ran towards the door. Almost iniraediately afterwards the prisoner came Vi through r..V broken panes with the gun in his hand. He seems to have fallen on to a sofa and by lhi? time the deceased had got 110 far as the door. Then she seems to have turned round and faced the prisoner, and at that moment he fired, the muzzle of the gun ür)+ being more than a couple of feet from the girl- vir. Owen, who was 71 years of age, then jumped up and seized the gun. Mr Richard? proceeded to tell the court of the struggle tb Íi ensued to have possession of the weapon ;.nd detailed the various in- criminating statements the prisoner made, both before ana after the girl died from tt-e terrmie wounds in the region of her beurt. Her falseness made me do it! prisoner told the police when charged, and Mr. Ri<-hards suggested that the motive fL: the crime was tha.t John lliomas wanted ttJ marry the girl, and she would have noth- ing to do with him. "I may say," the police advoca'e went on, that about 18 months ago, Mrs. Owen heard a noise outside. She gpoke to her niece. Then she came down- stairs and looked through the window at the t: and eaw a man leaning up against the door. She wa< frightened and went up- stairs and told her niece something. In con- sequence of that the niece called out, Who k in the yard? It was prisoner, and he replied. "John Thomas." The girl then ..IK? hrrr; AA he wanted there, and he re- d, I /it you to be my wife." The .J.0.. "It's no good your coming tiere on that-errand." Mrs. Owen would a^so say ¡ hat a fortnight later prisoner came aLain. but ^hat he wanted she did not know. On January- 14th this year he came again and stayed to supper, but deceased said she did not want anything to do with him. Fur- th<v; a few fays later Mrs. Owen and the girl wore gomg to fetch some water, and through the window of the back-door they f,? -v a man. The girl was frightened and ral) back. Mr. Owen then went out and saw John Thomas and spoke to him. Pris- oner Went, round with him to feed the pigs I think Mr. Owen said to him that it was no good him coming there to eee the niece. I'Hooiitr replied: "Bessie is afraid of me, and 1 sbaril come here any more to vex her." The lieit time he came there was on Thurs- day. previous to February 11th, and Mrs. Owen a ill tdl you that in the evening she heard the dog barking, and going out called o-.L "Is it John Nantygwyn?" Prisoner Mid Yes." Mrs. Owen then said, "In the name of goodness what do you want here to night? He said, Why does Bessie tell people I wart to do her harm." Mrs. Owen aekeu to whom she had been talking, and added, You know she has been engaged to the same sweetheart for years, and if she had not there might be some chance for you." Mr. Richards repeated that the motive for the crinr: was because prisoner could not marry the girl, and lie asked the Bench to commit him for the wilful murder of the 1 ,r;lr.. 9 Evidence was then called. Mr. Thomas Owen, the aged uncle, bore out the facte llm are already too familiar. The Oha irman interposed at one stage [ and what, was the prisoner's exact position at the moment he fired. Witness ►aid tl «it prisoner seemed to be on the sofa- with his kr.ees on the table. In the struggle fur the weapon witness said, "John., John, loose :00 gnn, to me," and tihen his (wit- ness's; v, lie beat prisoner with a stick a.nd possession of the gun was obtained. The "ourt seemed to picture this scene, but more vivid!v the picture came before them when witness detailed how prisoner afterwards brought the dying girl in his arms from out- tide where she had fallen, and placed her on the floor of the dining-room and then fetched water. He had already been told }*> had kilied her. Mr. Vi&ir Leeder bad only a couple of questions:, and one indicated that insanity was going to be the plea. for the defence. "Ha rd you noticed 2.IlytIDing ,strange about him latelyhe asked. Wtoess. No, sir; I have not- AJways tne same as other boys. Mrs. Owen, wife of last witness, oorrobor- aftd. detailing with a little realism how she heard her uieoe shriek, and then looking up saw a gun and wo hands poking through the smash**} window. The subsequent struggle for the gun WM a long one, and as she and her hupbr.nd and prisoner each held after- wards on to it sbe beat him with a walking- stick. Prisoner's conduct when the gun "was :t from aim was interesting. Now go," seid M;rs. Owen. "Where's my cap," he said. Sec.; ;1g an old one hanging up, Mrs. Oven said, "Here's an old one; now go." Btst I want my cap," he answered. Olass irmps had been smashed in the struggle, ar..d prisoner stood bv as witness ht a candle and searchod for hip own cap. Ho then left, ind witness called out to deceased who an- •.VCPXI with a groan. She then went out \;1 bring her in, but prisoner saying My dtar 10ve!" took her in his arms like a fea- i 'ier and brought her in. -i;ked H-hetheir prisoner had been to the 1 ■ f&c often, witness said "Y7os"to court i r.lece. VTr Richards Did she give him any en- ira^ment?—None whatever, and she told •<n plainly. VVitnefs then detailed the various inter- ■ ws referred to in Mr. Richards's opening ,c ech, saving that the conversation 18 i^onths ago was in Welsh. On the occasion 1. it prh-wier was asked to supper, the niece i not tike anything to eat. Wd you notice whether or IWt she spoke t. him?--She was very stiff and dry to him. lif wan?-dd to speak. Mr. Y ineJ. Leeder pasessod witness IiOUIb- r what as to whether prisoner had been pe- culiar in his manner, but witness did not notice it beyond saying that Bessie bad been telling people that he wanted to do her harm. He had never said anything suggesting tnat ht was compelled to go to the farm. Air. Leeder: Have you heard or known the prisoner to have ideas that people were saying things as he passed them? Witness No, never heard anything. Mr. Leeder suggested that prisoner, when at supper at the farm, might have had -pe- culiar ideas about the cnease and butter, but witness denied it, and said he ate a hearty supper, and added tlvat he wa,¡;; the same as any other man having supper with them. Mr. LeedeT Have you noticed anything about his demeanour of late? Witness Nothing. Mr. Leeder: Always the fame! Witness: Always the same. Very high- minded, you know. Tivmght he was better than all the other farmers. Mr. Leeder Oh! you formed that impres- sion?—Yes, I did. Inspector David deposed to the arrest and the various admissions made by the prisoner. Dr. W. Owen Evans was also called. In reply to Air. Leeder, Dr. Evans said lie had had many conversations with the pris- oner, who, in the charge-room after the tragedy, greeted him with, Hulloa, doctor, ,ly, how are you Prisoner reserved his defence. He was then COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. at the forthcoming Assizes, and Mr. Leeder concluded the painful proceed ing in court, by publicly expressing on be- half of the prisoner's relatives deep sym- pathy and regret with Mr. and M'rs. Owen pathy and regTet with Mr. and M"rs. Owen in their terrible bereavement. He also ob- served that in hie cross-examination of the witnesses he had indicated the line of de- fence.
COURT MISSIONARY'S TROUBLE.
COURT MISSIONARY'S TROUBLE. DEATH OF YOUNG ARTHUR FEATHER-STONE. Sympathy will be felt with the Swansea, Police Court missionary and Mrs. Feather- stone in the loss of their only son, Arthur Samuel, who passed away at the age of 16 years at Avondale, Hawthorne-avenue, on Friday. The voting fellow caught a chill, and pneumonia set in, from which he suc- cumbed despite the most tender nursing. The funeral has been fixed for Tuesday at half-past two o'clock for Danygraig Ceme- tery.
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——————————L"——— PERMANENT MONEY SOCIETY. ANNUAL DINNER: HAPPY EVENING. -S ciU.ii aim i/ort xaolot, Ptaruiauient Aiooiey Society iieiU It.ö nrsL auuuai uiiiuei' at Ui-e L>iue ueu .ux>bei, oNeabii, on iuursaay..Mr, Oliver iraiver presiaed over ail aueuii^iice oi one iiu_i.aioa, lucaiumig lUWllOO.S n-om Swan- sea, .lH"i,¡,rJ. aiid fort liie -Mayor J. W. Xnotiirusj Wat Lo nave pititjiiueu, bui an eiigagemeiit deiayeu ins arrival. Atr. li. (j. Henenna., presiu^uit oi the owan^ea bociety, propoied "lJíe iSocaety,' and said it had liiaue vv uixieri ui sinaes. in iSwan^oa L-u-oic were 1,4DU lneinbers, and the A eatii branch iiad oUU—all working man. llie iiocieiy s aim was to inculcate thrift, iiiUKtieUs had already learned the lesson and were nieiubais oi the iSociety, which was thoroughly souad. (Appiau&e). The Ciiairman, in respoji^mg, ffild the Society s success was due to uue iact that- ,he wonting men iuiiy appreciated it. (Ap- plause). lie dealt witn uhe staCememt of accounts, which showed that the loans to members amounted to Jol,ud7. Ihe simung fund amounted to £ 15U. The amount o: contnouuons d-vided and lXJll.<; m credit ot menu/orb -.•»!> xii, 107 13s. 8d., and the amount ow ng to promissory notes signed by borrow lug meiaoei s i:I.J.J. their sureties is £1,8.:>0. Mr. S. Jones also replied. Mi-. Thomas saboiitted "The Town and Trade of Neath." Coun. James Jones replied. "The Conuuittoe and Officers," was pro- posed by Air. Behenna, who said the Society was the working man's friesod. To the small investor the advantages were many. (Applause). And further, every man who put a shilling in the Society knew that it ',Va. hall-ms-ked with the word "Safety." (Applause). Mr. A. Jestyn Jeffreys gave "na Visitors," and Mr. Le Bars, in a scintillat- ing speech, responded. Mr. Le Bars gave a French song. Mr. J. R. Morgan gave "The Press," ajid Mr. A. F. Lowry, "Daily Post," responded. Songs were rendered by Mr. Peter Bren- nan, Mr. Henry Arnold, and others.
MENACED LICENSEES.
MENACED LICENSEES. MR. W. TARR'S APPEAL AT ABERDARE. PRESENTATION TO MR. C. SMITH, SWANSEA At the banquet of the Aberdare Licensed Victuallers' Association on Thursday. Mr. Tarr, president of the Swansea Licensed Victuallers' Association, dwelling upon the National Defence League, stated that the present position, so far as the trade was concerned, demanded the devotion and support of all the associations affiliated to the league. There could be no doubt that there was considerable repressive legislation in front of them, while it could not be ignored that they were subjected to a lot of police persecution. Again, there was the unquestionable fanaticism on the part of so-called etmperance parties and members of the Church of England and Noncon- formity Mr. Tarr ooncluded a stirring speech by appealing to the associations to attend en masse the mass meeting to He held at Cardiff, with a view to expressing their voices in ro uncertain manner against tho calumny levelled at an honest and legi- timate trade. (Applause). The Chairman (Mr. C. Smith, South Wales manager for Messrs. Allsopp, Swan- sea) proposing the toast of the evening, Success to the Aberdare Licensed Vic- tuallers' Association," said there never was a time when the licensing trade m such a state of unrest. As regards tine limit," it was very much like a man in- suring his life, and at his death the insur- ance company saying thev were not liable for any claim. (Applause). The Bill was NOTHING BUT DOWNRIGHT ROBBERY, and for the framers of it to say there was no property in a license was too ridiculous for words. Public plunder, he thought, was the proper name for such a Bill, and if the goodwill of a licensed house was to oe wiped out in that way by legislation, the goodwill of any other business was in dan- ger. l'anatjcal teetotalers were trying hard to rum the legitimate and legal tr'ade, and the c >airman urged upon those pre- sent strongly to leave no stone unturned to protect their businesses. The time had come when they must strengthen their forces and not rest content until they had every hcen«sd victualler in the district a m amber 01 the association. (Applause). As regard-s the reduction of licenses, would that Bill bring about the reduction in the consumption of alcohol ? Certainly rot It would brm| poverty by ruining the licensed victualler and poverty was the cause of drink. (Applause). During the evening the chairman was pro- sonted with a scroll worked pendanL The Swansea representatives present, in addition to Mr. Smith, were Messrs. W. Tarr, Owen Harris, T. Cheetham, and W. Evans (Brooklands).
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PIT CATASTROPHE.
PIT CATASTROPHE. NORTHUMBRIAN MINE DISASTER FOURTEEN MEN PERISH. A message from the Press Association at ten o'clock on Friday morning announced that a colliery disaster had occurred near Newcastle, and that 14 lives had been lost A later message stated that the explosion occurred at Washington, near Newcastle, and that 16 men were entombed. From later telegrams it appears the ex- plosion occurred at ten o'clock on Thursday night at the Washington Glebe Pit, near Durham. Fourteen n;en were killed, and a.t the time of the explosion there were sixteen men in the pit. Several bodies were recovered early on Friday morning. The wooden portion of the upcast sha.ft was blown off. Among those who descend- ed the pit with Mr. Ford, the manager of the Washington Coal Company, were Mr.' B!a.ekett, of the Chariow and Sacriston Col- lieries, and Mr. Kirkup, of the Birtley Coal and Iron Company. Dr. Farquarharsou and Dr. Geddes also descended the pit, whioh is situated about three-quarters of a mile from Washington Station Two of the rescue party were so overoome that they bad to be brought to the bank again, and here they were attended to. One of these is named John Todd, an overman, and the other is a man named Co well- The explosion took place in the low main seam of the Glebe Pit, where about 500 men and boys altogether are usually employe- CROWD FLOCKS TO PITHEAD. Immediately it became known ID T'IE iage that a disaster had occurred many hun- dreds assembled at the pithead, and the greatest excitement prevailed. Every effort v/cfcfi to rescue the unfortunate but it was soon ascertained that they were beyond assistance, or at least the majority of them. The cause of the explosion is stat- ed to be unknown. Two men were got out of tho pit. LIST OF THE DEAD. The following is the full list of dead Harry Oswald, orsetter, married. William Rollin, stoneman, married. Robert Cowan, stonetnan, married. Edward Ashman, deputy overseer, niar- riad. Thomas A-pplegarth, stoneman, married. Thomas McNa'lly, stoneman, married. James Wake, stoneman, married, William Glendenning, stoneman, married. Thomas Errington, stunecuttor, a boy. John Clark, hewer, married. James Maddon, hewer, married. Charles Chi vers, shifter, married. Albert Wood, stoneman, married. John Dixon, stoneman, married.
"GIPSY GABRIEL" AT AFERAVONI
"GIPSY GABRIEL" AT AFERAVON I ANOTHER SPLENDID PERFORMANCE I BY AMATEURS. There was pnotber crowded house at the Aberavou Grand Hall on Friday to witnes- the performance of the "Gipsy Ga.briei" opera by the Aberavon Operatic Society. The company again gave a most delightful interpretation of this pretty piece Miss Violet Davids and Miss Maggie Jen- kins vere in splendid voice, whiWt their act- ing was also excellent. The humour was well supplied by Mr. Ted Moiris as Profes- sor Quandam. MrSSrs S. Howell, Horace Maoey, and Ivor Jenkins also did well. The performance is repeated on Saturday night, and the proceeds go towards local cfiajrities Praise is due to the secretary, Mr. N T. Ree-s, who has worked so hard, and to the able ooiiductor, Mr. Charlies Vowlets.
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FRENCH LANGUAGE IN SWANSEA LECTURE TO STT: DENTS AT BERLITZ SCHOOL. The Berlitz method of teacliing laiiquakes is practically lihe sarno as the infants' acquire- ment of its mother tongue—<m oral OM—&nd it is wonderfully eective. The Berlitz School, 18, Castle-street, Swap sea, has been extensively patronised since its installaaoa On rhursday evening, at the recently opened branch, there was a large attendance of booh ladies and gentlemen to listen with close atten- tion and interest to a lecture in French en- tltuled L hijstoire de la Pemture an musee du Louvre.Tha-t Swansea is nearing the de- sired standard was shown by the Intelligence with which the lecture waB followed from start to finish. It is intended to deliver lectures in French aiiu German every few veeks, open not only to the many pupils of the Berlitz Schools, but to everybody taking an interest in tl1!$ ac- qai-sition of languages ether than their own. a t& The Berlitz system is, as stated, very simple, but effective, end the proprietors only p.sk a trial) of it.
I-^ ANTHRACITE MINERS.
ANTHRACITE MINERS. AGENT REPORTS SEVERAL DISPUTES SETTLED. Monthly meeting of anthracite miners -was held on Saturday at Castle Caie, Swansea, Mr. W. E. Jones, Ystradgynlais, in the chair. Fifty-four delegates represented 14,000 men and boys. The agent (Mr. J. D. M'organ) reported that afteT two days' deliberations at Swan- sea, a. settlement of the Ion/standing dis- pute at Gwauncaegorwen was arrived a.t, satisfactory to both sides. Over 1,000 men and boys are employed a,t the collieries, and they have been idle since December 31st. They return to work nest Monday. No doubt,, said the agent, the arrangement wa* satisfactory, both from the standpoint of employers and men, and things were now on a proper basis to carry the collieries on successfully TtM long-standing dispute at Rhos Col- liery hid been settled by tho Hauliers' Joint Committee at Cardiff, and in favour of th, men. The men at Tirbach Colliety have decided to postpone their notices, which were to hav-; been returned on March 31st, in order that a price-list may be arranged for the sep-mf which have on.v just been struck. A dispute as to fixed allowance at Am manford Colliery was amicably sefcUod at the colliery last Saturday. Disputes at pimos, Cwmgorse, and Gil- wcn Collieries b<.ve not yet been settled. But arrangements have been made by which there will be 110 stoppage of work at Cwm gorse, though notices expire to-day (Satur- day). The men are working on a day to day agreement, pending final settlement. It was decided that the Rhos Colliery workmen should tender notioes on March 1st, in order to enforce a claim for free detonators. Also that the Great Mountain Colliery workmen (500), and the Brook Colliery workmen tende motices as a protest fl.gain<st the employment of non-union men. An application for strike pay by tihe Cilwon Colliery workmen was referred to Cilwon Colliery workmen was referred to
\.FIRE ALARM AT SWANSEA.
FIRE ALARM AT SWANSEA. A caretaker at Hams' Dry Dock, Swan- sea, gave an alarm of fire at the Guildhall early on Friday morning, a.nd the brigade was summoned to the s.s. Oxus, lying at Cambrian Drv Dock. A mattress which had been placed on the grating of the engine- I room had ignited and caused a blaze, but this was extinguished before the brigade arrived.
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-.. SWANSEA BOARJ OF GUARDIANS
SWANSEA BOARJ OF GUARDIANS CORPORATION WANT SOME LAND SURRENDERED. Swansea G-uardians met an Thursday, Mr. F. H. Glynn Price, J.P., piesiditig. Dr. G. j\! Stephens asked J the relieving officer of Llaiig-yfeilach Relief District h-.1 been censured by the district for not report- ing cases where sons weivj a.ble to contribute towards their parents' maintenance. derk Tep-lied that no report had been re- ceived from the district named. Sir S. T. Evans, the Solicitor-General, wrote- exprcssing thanks fcr the Guaffdiaais* recent vote of congratulation. Swa-naeot. Oorporation wrote asking the Guardians to sui-render portions of luld on the Baptist Weli Estate for the erection of houses. Mr. J. H. Eosser moved that tihe matter be referred to the Building ComniiW'ee'.rP Mr. H. G. Solomon said that as the Boa/rd had expressed the opinion to the Conncii, that the erection of houses was an urgent matter, he aid not think they should put anything in the way of the Council carrying out the scheme. The delay of a fortnight until the next Board hinde-r this. He moved that they grant the ap- plication. Mr. Roeser asked tha.t the Building Com- mittee be givon planarj7 powers in the mat- ter. Dr. Stephens: Is the Corporation so rapid in their movements ae this? Mir. Solomon I am very gilad to say that the Corporation aa-e getting rapid regarding housing. Several voices: Time t.hev did, too. It was eventually decidcd to the Building and Agricultural Joint Committee plenary powers to deal with it; ^he com- mittee to meet next Wednesday. plenary powers to deal with it; tJb.e com- mittee to meet next Wednesday. Mr. A. Mitchell. Empire, wrote asking th e. Guardian ft for their patronage at a con- cert at the Empire in aid of the new motor ambulance,. Miss Dillwyn moved that this L- g^^en, a-nd th is was canriod. Mr. David Grev Is it p:issibl« l,s to h«ave the use of the aimbnltooe to take cases to the workhoure? Clerk replied they could '">n payment. Mir. Rosser: We'll have too many ca.ses going up there ii we do have it, for the sake ot the ride. (Laughter.) When Mrs. H. D. Williams moved W adoption of the Office Building Committee's import, which reoomanended that the offices import, which reoomanended that the offices be renovated, Mr. Millar asked if the work couid not be ptroceed'vl with at onoe, because of the num- ber of painters a.t present out of work. Mr. Solomon said they had this in their minds, and the work would be ready in a I fortnight. The report was adopted. Mr. A. R. Griffiths (28), in attoixiant at I the hosrpdtal, was appointed attendant in the imbecile ward.
IGOWER COLLIERIES PLANT.
GOWER COLLIERIES PLANT. ¡ SALE ANNOUNCED "UNDER DIS I TRESS FOR RENT." The sale it announced at an early date, | "under distress for rent," of the valu^blc fixed and loose plant and machinery, hors<>s, trams, and other effects of the Commercial and Caebryn Collieries, Killay, and Dun vant Colliery, Dunvant. Mr. F. E. Tunbridge, Swansea, is the auctioneer. I
- WEST WALES MINERS.
WEST WALES MINERS. DIVISION OF DISTRICT: THE RECOM- MENDATIONS. A meeting of the Western District pI Miners was held at the Cafe Monico, Swan- sea, on Saturday, to further consider the question of the division of the d h t, the recommendations by the committe. appoint- ed in connection with which have been pre- viously published in our coiumns.. It was recommended that Air. W. E. Mor- gan be appointed for the Gowerton and Wan- elly dictrict; Mr. J. Williams, M.P., for the Neath and Swansea district; and Mr. W. Jenkins for the Avon Valley and Port TaJbot district. On the question of dividing the district, a vote was taken with the following result:- For dividing, 7,560; against 3,150, and a reputation was appointed to wait on the Central Executive Council and place the m-atter before them. Mr. W. Jenkins (agent) spoke on the gen- eraJ situation, and thought a committee should be elected by the South Wales Min- ers' Federation to deal with disputes and watch the interests of the workmen in gen- eral, which should meet in Swansea. As employers, whenever there was a dispute about tlie price list, appointed a sub-com- mittee to deal with it, the workmen should be similarly protected. The a>gent (Mr. W. E. Morgan) reported with reference to Commercial, Weig Fawr, and Dunvant Collieries, that the wholie of the collieries are on stop, and the workmen a.re doubtful as to whether they will be able to recover their wages. A resolution was passed unanimously to ask Mr. J.' Williams, M.P., to coil the atten- tion of the Government to the necessity for a.n amendment of the Oompaiisation Act, so as to make it compulsory on all amployera of labour to insure their workmen. An appeal was made from Aberdare dis- trict far support for men who aa-e on strike fighting against sub-contracting on the coal. It was resolved to cositribute a sum of money, aAso to instruct the lodges in the diatrid, to support this cfcaim. Auditor's report was considered. It show- 00 that there had been an increase in mern- bership, and also that the financial position of the Western District was most favour- able. The workmen at LLammorlais Colliery have s,toppe-d work because they refused to accept the employers' terms. They refuse to dis- cuss any other ternts than their own. The men claim that any price last should be mu- tually agreed upon between both parties.
NORTH LEITRIM RESULT,
NORTH LEITRIM RESULT, SINN FEINER BADLY BEATEN. The result of the North Leitrim election was declared at Manorhamilton on Satur- day noon as follows Meehan (N.) 3,089 Dolan (Sinn Fein) 1,246 N. majority 1,843 The Sinn Fein is an organisation for the cultivation of the Erse language and Irish national industries, and for the general strengthening of Irish national spirit, and represents what may be termed the com- I mercial, domestic and industrial sides of the Irish movement.
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DEACONNESSES OF ST. DAVID'S DIOCESE. ANNUAL MEETING AT CTIClsT CHURCH HALL. SWANSEA. nrSHOP PRESIDES: ROClIiv i Kil LADY'S ADDRESS. C nder the auspices of the Dioc«^-<, of St. David's, the annual meeting of "Th" Order or Deaconnesscs" was held .■;> t'b view Parish Hall, Christ Church. Swan. on Fhursday afternoon, the Birhop of St. David's presiding. The order w»s ,-evived ihe Church of England in 1861. ;;nJ em- braces ten head deaconner-ses and num-rous leaconnesses* who work dircct under the jthops and the clergy of the different par- • sbes, being practi^aliv the same as women • •urates. Amongst those present, in addition to the bishop, were the Revs. J. H. Wat-kii.s Jones Christ Church). G. F. Packer (Holy i rinity), 'Watyn Morgan (Llanellv). D. M. Jones' (Landore), T. (;eler Jones (Lian- gennech), W..Morgan (Llandilo-Ttrvbont), .oger Williams (Llanedy), J. Poiicck (St. ',abriel'},liss Llewelyn, Mr. Josej h Hall, J.P., Miss Shorter, Head Deaconncss Bar-; ;('r (of Rochester and Southwark), Miss Lindsay, Miss Glasc-odine, Mrs. Eli Clarke, drs. Forester, Miss Naysmith, jMiss Mort, Trs. Le Boulanger, Mrs. Clarke, Sister largaret, (Christ Church), Mrs. Nelson Jones, Miss Righmore, Miss Williams Cockett), Sister Caroline (Home of the > rood Shepherds), Mrs. Peel, and many >thers. I Rev. J. H. Watkins Jones read the bal- ance sheet (treasurer, Mr. F. H, Glynn Price), and said in the face of the adverse balance of L-13 5s., those who wifh to rub- scribe and become associates should com- munica.te with Miss Glascodine or Miss Llewelyn. Mr. Watkins Jones spoke oi the value of women workers, and said in the dioce-se no less than eight or ten towns ought to have a deaoonness, for they could do work which a clergyman's wife could not do. The Church was a living body, and he believed the time had coirs when she should wake up from her lethargy and adapt herself to the needs of the age, one of which was undoubtedly the female dea- conate. The speaker spoke upon, the work of the order, and referred in eulogistic terms to the work ot Sister Margaret in that parish. Head Deaconness Barker, in an address, spoke of the revival of the order, and said between lo58 and 1891 it was discussed six times before Convocation., end during those years it has acquired a steady growth. There were head deaconnesses not only in our own country, but in Cape Town, Lahore, and other parts. The deaconess was the servant of the bishop. She had a license to work from the bishop, and the speaker spoke of the value of women's work in that connection. T s order did not wish to discourage marriage, which was the high- est and holiest state for women, but they must recognise that was not for Jl. The head deaconness proceeded to dilate upon the training work that was imparted and also the practical methods of instruc- tion. She wished tne diocese God ■poed in the deaconness world, and hoped many r>oopie would come forward to be trained and work as licensed lay workers. Work ould be given up when wished. Again the head deaconness hoped the effect of that meeting would be to make many associates. Rev. Watcyn Morgan said he had a grievance, and that was, he had not a deacxriness in hi? parish. He was in en- tire sympathy with the movement, and they should have a deaconness in every parish, At. the same time he wished to recognise the good work done by visitors, but the latter could not devote their .-hole time. It was true the Chinch of England had s suffered and still suffered a good deal from red taneism; rtill everything that had been done by the Church of England had been characterised by solidity. "We are slow. but vc are sure." The speaker declared amide- .1 ,itter that we had too many dea- cons nd too few deaconnesses. He pro- posed a vote of thanks to Deaconness Bar- ker. Rev Morgan Jones (Landore) seconded, 1 ■ and s;!id the service" of a deaoonness were very valuable at Landore. Fo~ years Miss Llewelvu came up in all weathers to take the mothers' meeting every Monday, and when she had to give that up others car- ried o-i the work. But eventually the mothers' meetings had to be dropped until Deaoonness Alice came there; she re- started 11, and now mothers' meetings were as flourishing in Landore a.s ever. There was no da^iqrr of breaking up the unity of a parish by the introduction of a deacon- ness. Since Sister Alice came to Landore there had been no difficulty in getting lay workers. The Chairman supported, and said the best way of making a new stajt was to take a particular district and start there. The Vicar of Llanelly seemed to think that a start should have been made at Llanelly, which held such splendid traditions for Church work. But the bishop thought he might promise the Vicar of Llanelly two deaconnesses soon, as well as two deaoons. (Laughter). His lvordship hoped there would be several ladies go up from that diocese and be trained, but still he should be very disappointed if they did not in- crease largely the number of associates. The extent of the meeting that afternoon encouraged him greatIv, and the movement was one that had his greatest sympathy. The ladies should ask themselves, Why should I not become an associate?" His Lordship spoke in praise of the work of Miss Llewelyn, and also the work under- taken by Miss Glascodine and Miss Louie Glascodine. The movement was a, dioceran one and not a parochial one. and deacon- nesses were wanted largely in just those places which could not afford to pay the maintenance themselves. A large number of subscribers were needed to give what was needed. A great and growing work was being done by the Church in Swansea, but there was a great deal more to be done, and the introduction of the movement was a step in the right direction. The vote having been carried, A collection took place for the Deaconness' Fund. Tea was afterwards partaken of.
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NEVER ANY LOVE TO LOSE. BRITON FERRY COLLIER WHO PLAYED THE POOL, j At Neath cri Friday BloJwen Thomas 1 (22), Sand-lane, Briton Ferry, summoned her husband, Benjamin Thomas (20), collier, and ex-Army man, for £ 10 2s., main ten ance arrears. ( Chairman When this young man was I.Li here we told him to live with his wife, and net play the fool. Mr. Jeffreys (for defendant): Joining tlx Army is not playing the fooL (Laughter). 1 The young wife told the justices that she had been married two years. They only lived together six weeks' Mr. Jeffreys: Lost all your love for him? Witness: Thern never was any to lose. The Bench sent defendant to gaol for two months with hard labour.
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"FUN" AT SEVEN SISTEBS. MERRY TIME PRECEDES A POLICE COURT PARADE. At Neath on Friday Joseph Hastings and David Frederick Linsbury, labourers, Seven Sisters, were eh air god with stealing a wool- len mattress, value 28s. 7d., property of, David Griffith Jones. Mir. E- Powell, who defended, asked the! Bench to dismiss th3 case, 2ii it was so ridi- oulous. Defendants were in Janos' house, amd tibere ware women there. The mattress was brought into the room, and some .v>rse-piay followed. (Laughter.) He would not say what the horse-play consisted of. 1,Renewed laughter.) Defendants got hold of the mat- ( trees and shied it into the road, and some-1 body getting hold of it wheeled it arway in a { barrow. The case wa« dismissed. [ t
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I -T jTHE GLAMORGAN SOCIETY.
-T THE GLAMORGAN SOCIETY. BRIGHT SPEECHES AT THE ANNUAL BANQuET. SPEECHES BY S0L1CIT0R-GE.NERAL AND MAYOR OF SWANSEA, t The annual dinner of the Glamorgan Society was held in London on Thursday. Sir D. Brynmor Jones, K.C., >LP., presided, ueLig supported by Sir fc. 1. Evans, I Iv.C., M.P. (douci uor -(jreaera-i), uii Lady Evans, isir Alired Tiioniae, M.P., uw LiOcd Mayor of Caiviirr, uie Juavorc ol bvvansea ana -uertiiyr, jies^rs. E. 1. Reed, W. Lra^^e, M.P., Joiui Xhcuias (Ptnceiad Uwalia;, and J. Jay Williams, i^jj, liry.uiior oOnes was unaoie to a.¡.L-èl!J. Oil acco-tuii 01 tile Lv lH1.. aiie VlitLU'JLilall |J iiic CriiCii»S. NE kwe CUA.XXIIIU.IJ) "10 dl UIIS ^CSXLIOII, tnai, ue lupiewciUiA^i uj i^i-s vI uiuiu- oouie I). I.ll,¡ uaU-U w iWniaa Iiukfe. Jit Ulvu.ia t-ilUC lu« UlUlii,CitA.ilU<to ,,1 vjtiajiioxga.j We. e .Lit i/j ta.¡K ^iui 1.1if ot LUU-SC 1.1 xjj.^iaiKi. the uio-re IU.ICJ.CIU bor- OUIL: ;S were uy no aieaus jcsaioos of the gio; s ot (Jirdxir, but there was a neahiiy II any between LJJCJXI, and the race was not to tne swiit. (Lauglitei', and "Hcai", hear. ) As to Swansea, it was doing its best to rival Cardiff, if not to surpass h. ("Hear, hear. ') Hie Lord Mayor of Cariiiff said that, oheir county was notable for its p,nt^, at which a wealthy commerce was earned on. The .Mayor of Swansea said his borough and Alerlhyr were trying to walk helúnd Cardiff, bul, that city must be careful that it was not caught up. (Laughter). The Mayor of Merthyr sadd that that borough was a very import-ant Roman ceil- tre, but now that they had paid cash down for a new coat of anna they found that they could go back further still. (Laughter). At one time Merthyr was of more n Us^rt- ance than either Cardiff or Swansea. (Loud laughter). Mr. E. T. Reed proposeG "Hie County," and said that if he had had time to go to tin. British Mii.-eaui he should have been able to find a long history of the glorious past of Glamorgan—of the time when the English tourist was received by the merry crack of stone axes upon unappreciative craniums. Perhaps few Englishmen went there. Some Scotchmen might have been there. (Laughter). If English men' went there they must have been disguised as lawyers—(loud laughter—from M;d-Ghi<mor- gan and Carnarvon—(loud laughter)—snap- ping up the most coveted offices of the Crown-( cheers and laughter)—and most richly they deserved it. But it was his duty to sit behind them, and to remind them that they were only human, and not impressively beautiful. As Mr. Reed was making his concluding remarks he was interrupted by the -oud blasts of a trumpeter outside the hotel, 1 which caused roars of laughter. He was j equal to the occasion, and remarked that his musical par suggested to him.that that was the last trump—as a signal that it was time for him to leave Sir Samnel Evans to con- tinue the speaking. (Loud laughter). The SoMcitor-General. in resrxrase, said lie was a man of truth—in words as in pictures—(la.ughter)—and he would fay at onoe that he .was happY as a son of- Gla- morgan to respond to the toast, especially as that day was the anniversary of his first election for Mid-Glamorgan eighteen 1 e<ars &go. (Cheers), MT. E. T. R.^ed was not a Welshman, but they were glad to welcome him as the .son of one who had done so much for Glamorgan—the late Si'- E. T. Reed. His chief meT^'Tv oi^t-ie late Hon. member was his unfailing kindness to all young men, ,r whether members <,f Parliament or other- wise, and he should remember that when ? he settled accounts with Mr. E T. T'ped. (Laughter). As Glamorgan was ) b-.rsre county, be hoped that it Wüf111 r, rr^mber that a county might be large without being grea.t. ^V'usir- was erwitribnted )),. A,i=-c- Ti'v l)odv- c^rr.be (pont.ardawe). and MIR-\s T.:t1,p] Evelyn Jones, and M^srs. John Robft (Swansea), Tom W. J. Samuels (Swansea), and W. T. Richards.
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PONTARDAWE POLICE COURT. FRTDAY. Before Mr. Herbert Lloyd (chairman), Drs. Griffith Griffiths and Dd. Thomas, Messrs. A. H. Tho aas, G. H. Strick, S. Jenkins, s E. G. Benthall, and J. H. P Lloyd. An hour's extension was granted on the occasion 01" St. David's Day to the Smiths' Anns, Llansamlet: Colliers' Arms, Clvdaoh, and Dynevor Arm;?, Pont-ardawe. For playing football on the public high- way at Llansamlet Benjamin Rees, Wm. Daviee and Dd. Sims, young men, were fined 6s. inclusive. Rees Morgan, collier. Rhos, was fined as. inclusive for drunkenness. Dd. Jones, collier, Cwmigoi-sc, was fined Is. and 7s. costs for using threatening lan- Is. and 7". costs for using threatening lan- 11 guage, ou February 1st. Dd. J. Jones, labourer, Ponturd^we, who had been summoned for cruelty to his wife, again appeared, through his solicitor, Mr. Morgan Daviee, Pontardawo, and it was an- TKmnced that the parties had cone together j again.—Mr. P. Alfred Jones. Hydach, ap- peared fcr complainant. I
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SWANSEA DIVISION (S.W.C.T.A.) I WHIST DRIVE AT THE ALBERT HALLS. DELIGHTFUL EVENING: "CORA" AND THE GOvYNS. As pleasant relaxation, and &s a means of encouraging sociability, and with equal en- joyment to both sexes, whist drives stand unrivalled and afford young folk one of the most excellent excuses for seeking each other's society under happy conditions. The popularity of whist seems to increase locally as the season advances, and Friday evening saw the gaily decorated Swansea Albert Halls alive with colour and anima- ti-i,u with the 250 enthusiasts gathered to- gether to "make merry," and at the same time assist a charitable object. The func- I tion was held in cornection with the South Wales Commercial Travellers' Association (Swansea Division), and the proceeds are to be devoted to tha beneficent work of tne schools, in which r-vj many of tbe orphan children of "men of the road" have been children of "men of the road" have been educationally equipped for their life work. It is earnestly to be hoped that a substantial sum will be Handed over. Tta I ^Uhe affair wae certainly a great success a social standpoint, and much praise 'ifn -i^° hon. secretary, Mr. W. l-L Allen, McnicJcs, for the excellence of the arrangements. As M.C.'f? Messrs. T. W. Thomas and E. L. Thomas were most ener- getic also. The dresses worn by the ladies ¡ were very pretty and smart, and all worthv of description, did space pei-mit. The hall decorations wr-e effectively carried out bv Messrs. Ben Evans and Co., and the fioralfv derorated platform was oocupied by Mr. Bulley's splendid orchestra., which was quite up to itr usual high standard of ex- cellence The catering, in the hands of Mrs. Watts, was all that could be desired. Whist was started at about 8 0 clock, and the evening concluded with dancing. The following vere the prize-winners :— Ladies—1st prize, silver cut glass epergne, Miss Macfarlane; 2nd, silver rase bowl. Miss M. Thomas; consolation prize, silver scent bottle, Miss Dennis. Gents—1st prize, silver inkstand, Mr. Wm. Walters; 2nd, gold fountain pen, Mr. W. Brown; dummv prize, silver match-stand, Mr. J. L. Bailey. To mention just a few of the gowns:- Mrs. Stan!t v- Harvey was attired in a, smart gown of turquoise rilk, softened with creamy-tinted laoe and strapped -with vel- vet. Her sister, Miss W'llia.ms, was wear- ing a dainty gown of white .silk, made frilly, with helio. floral belt and coiffure bow. Mrs. Richard Dyke was gowned in black and white striped Ninon, with fancy chiffon vest of white, and bebe ribbon threadings. Mrs. Fred .Dyke was gowned in white silk, with cream lace trimmings. Mrs. Miller waB attired in a very charming gown of black J chiffon, inlet with lace over, white glace. Miss Young (St. Ht!eTiVToadN, wore a pale j "blue voile gown, with white lace vest and j blue bandings. Mrs. T. Nicholls was toil- etted in black silk adorned with cream hiice. and emerald silk scarf. Miss Williams wore a bc-frilled pink silk gown, relieved with cream la-ce. Mrs. Evans (Longlands Hotel) was attired in black silk semi-Empire, the cream vest banded with Oriental embroid- ery. Mrs. Ivor Solomon coo,e a. becoming gown of black. Mrs. S. Daniel was wear- ing brown silk, relieved with white. Mrs. Lewis Rc»gers was attired in black silk, soft- erved with chiifon ajid lace. Mrs. Thomas (Bush Hotel) wore a lovely cream net and lace toilette. Miss R. Franois-Wa^kins W'3.51 gowned in black, with oh if Ton frills- Mrs. Eddershaw wore black sift, with cream vest and '■ retelies. Miss Ma.ade Thongs was at- tired in black silk, with white and pink carnation bououet. LIST JF THOSE PRESENT. I Those present were Mr W, G. Davies, Mr Owen Owen. Mrs Owen Owen, Mr and Mrs T W. Thomas. Mr and Mrs Edgar John, Mr W. R. Allen (secretary), and Mrs Allen, MT and Mrs John yioe. Mr and Mr* E. L. Thomas, Mr and Mre Snow. Mr and Mrs Miller. Mr 'and Mrs L. N. Pearce, Mr and I Mrs Ivo- Solomon. Mr and Mrs S. Nice, Mr and Mrs Heseltine, Mr and Mrs J. M. Curnow. Mr and Mrs Rees Williams. Mr and Mrs Isaac Jones, Mr and Mrs Molyu .x, Mr and Mrs A. Thomas, Mr and Miss W. Walters. Mr and Mrs Kcrswell, Mr and Mr* D. Ro- berts. Mr and Mrs..Ri"harison, Mr and Mrs E. A. Watkins, Mr and Mrs L. Rogers, Mr j' and Mrs J. Benson, Mr and Miss Benson, Mr and Mrs W. Nicholl, Kr a.nd Mrs. Wright, Mr Griffiths. Mr and Mrs O. W. Fran'uin, Mr and Mrs Dyke, Misr Peters, Miss M- Pank, Miss Yonng, Mrs and Miss 1. Willi vne, Mr W. H. Jones, y~ and Mrs Christians, Mr A. E. Smith. Mr end Mrs S. C-tirncyw, Mr ;rt.1 Mrs J. E Thornae. Mr Bert Taylor, and Miswe Taylor. Mr K. Kictioll, Mr H. Smith, Mr Bert Chapman, Mr and Mrs George J<MXHS. Mr Cranace, Miss R. W at kins.
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SKETTY FAILURES. MR. W. HOSKINS' BANKRUPTCY GAZETTED. The following receiving orders sure an- pounced in the "London Gazette": — Alfred Thomas Baggett, 22, Coedsaeeon- creseent. Sketty, grocer. William Hoskius, of Leudens, Queens- road.. Sketty, builder. f j
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^tmmmmmmmammmmmmmwmmK. I SWANSEA ENGAGEMENT. 1\ DR. FRANK THOMAS AND DR. FLORENCE PRICE. I Dr Prank Thomas, the well-known Swan- oea oculist,, and one of the sons of l>r Jabez Thomas, has become engaged to Miss Flor- I ence Price, M.R.. Honae. Physician at. the Swansea. Hocpital. I The date of the wedding haf; not yet been fixed Dr Frank Thomas is at present confined to his house with &a attack of influenza.
SWANSEA WELSH CHURCH,
SWANSEA WELSH CHURCH, SUNDAY So WOOL ANNUAL TEA AND CONCERT. The annual te. 1 concert of St. Mat- thews Welsh Church Sunday School, Swan- sea, was held Oil Thursday. A large num- ber took tea, tables being presided over by Mesdames Richard. G. Walters, J. Ed- wards, J. Walters, 1). Williams, J. R. Davies, Rees, John, T. Davies, Misses Lewis, Matthews, Hinds, Edwards, Davies and Rees. The Vicar (Rev. T. L. Ricliard) presided, and was supported by Rev. J. G. Hughes I (curate), Messrs. Grey Walters (ohurcb- warden), J. Bo wen Davies, and J. WTalters. A aeat musical and literaiy ent-crtajomcnt was providoo by the following-Masses | Mabel Hinds, Irene Davies, Gladys Davies, Sarah Phillips, Hitciiwav, Beatie Vavies, Winifred and Pollv Evans. A- Bedford, Messrs. J. 0. Jones' and D. R. Eva"s- ter Phillips was quite successful m his vioiri solos, and Mr. Sid Jones, in oomic character j sketches after Harry Lauder, took wej. Accompanists were Mis ^?'s- Douglas L)avies, and Mr- »-• 1 idips. In an interval about 30 pnzo- were distri- buted for regular attendance at Sunday School. The followmg were 116ver ¡Ú.1S811t from the Sunday School throughout the year and consequently recvivel ht prizes:- { Missies Lottie Jones, nettle Jones. Sarah Mary John, Irene Davies, Andoline Bed- ford: Messrs- W. J- Davies. Ben Phillips, Sethie Phillips. Evan dolm.
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T MORRIsrON NURSES.
T MORRIsrON NURSES. INSTITUTE'S ANNUAL MEETING. Tfce sitbh annnsJ meeting of Morrisfcoo 11 Nursing Institute was heid on Thursday at the Minor Hall. Mr. T. J. W7iiiiafaa> Macsygwûrnen, presided, thooe present io- eluding Rev, D. J. Griffiths, M.A-, Measm. W. Lewis, J.P., W. S. Troharne, J. E., Thomas, W. GrifEtlis, L. C. Evans, D. Joim (.Chief Shepherd), T. Cole Josepii, Mesdame* Harris (ex-Mayoress), J. B. Gabe, D. Pioboo Evans, W. Lewis, Misses Lizzie Richards, Vida Lewis, and Hafctie Williams. Cases nursed during the year were 236 (10 more than previous year); parish cases, 14; visits paid, 5,223; parish visits, 770. Receipts. B155 (increase £15); bala-nce in 'hand, £ 257. Mr. C. T. Bowen lias given a bath chair. Amounts coilecbed and subscribed, etr,, were: £ 120; collected by secre- tory. Mr. A. R. Lewis, 1;12 2s. 7d. Mr&. Hopkins, £1 6s. Miss Rome Morgan, 10B F Mrs. W. Lewis. J.P.. IG-s. 6d. Miss Lixzie Richafds, L5 6s. 6d.; Mtrs. John, £1 18s. f Mrs. Picbon Evans, Li. Mr. T. J. Wit Kiams again acxejuted the presidericy; MmL George Rcrwe was re-elected bon. treasurer^ and Mr. A. R. Lewis seoretaay. The Chairman said bo had carefully ex- amined the report, Lind found everything carried out in a praiseworthy manner. TTM nuuibeo- of visits pal J by the nurses proved that tlie institution was of immense valine.. He was glad to find that the ^b«cripiiotM were increasing, more especially fmm the works. He wottld always assist such a noiiia object. Votec, of tihaiaks were passed to officaafe.
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CLASE AND PENDERRY WATER SCHEME.
CLASE AND PENDERRY WATER SCHEME. JOINT MEETING OF OOlTNClLS AT LLANGYFELACH. RESOLUTION PASSED: LIGHTING QUESTION. A joint meeting of CLaae and Pencierry Parish Councils was held at Llangyfelach School on Thursday, to discuss the scale of charges in respect of a private water ser- vice ailso the question of the extesnskwi of the water mains. Mr. George Rowe, J.P. (chairman of the District Council), presided, being supported by District Council lore W. IFLees and M. R. Jones. Mr. Barns, c&erfc to the Swajisea District- Council, was pre- oont. The raatter,was discussed by both sides, and it was felt that a sclf-sopportm^; achoroe was desarable, and the fiofiowmg resokation was passed :— "That this meeting approve of aocii a water rate bediig levied upon all oonsuimera of water as will be sufficient to cover the cost of the supply, and thius maie it a ae.Ji- supporting one. The resolution was p-nopoeed by Mr. W. Thomas, oham of the Clase Council, and seconded by „ ir. W. Jerefmiali, chansnoai of Penderry Couni-il. A further ixvso^ntion passed, nroooeed by Mr. Jcrcmua^ and seconded by Mr. Thomas, was tint in the c-wnt of saoh a S adopted the District Council shK>u,d take the neoessasrv ste^js to ootnped Pf^sfns possible to take in a water SU.T> piy._ 1 Cilairman referred to the necessity of Qla. Mr. Harris said Clase and Penderry were the only districts not lit. They d'id not want a generating plant, as the districts were within the province of the distance within which the Borough Gas Company could supply. All they had to do was to adopt the scheme and make arrangements for the extension of the mains. The meeting had no power to deal with the matter.
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE LLANELLY" GUARDIANS AND BOARD- ING OUT. At Llanelly Guardians meeting on Thurs- day. Mr. J. L. Thomas presiding, plans ior workhouse additions were referred back. Mr. Pugh said some schemo for boarding out tlie children shouid be considered. It we ul d not then be neoessajy to enlarge the house. Mr. R. At. Ilob,,Xt., thought they sboald have Cottage Homes. The Clerk said that only 17 of the 33 chil- dren in the bou& could be boarded out. I- wae decided to obtain information in regard to boarding-out and Cottage Homes.
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At Aberavon on Friday, Guy Roberta, labourer. Taibach, was lemanded until Moo- day, charged with stealing one cwt. of pota- toes, property of J. Bowden, Court Facia.