The Cambrian

i NEATH V. TREHIRBERT, SPlENDID WIN iOR CASH £ NEDD. Neath were doie to mett Trei>erbeit on '^akaaxiay aiternoon, when the reotm fixture be piayed 00. the GiKiil encicstrae. I he previous game ooaed in a otraw, but wi that occasion the Ail Kacii.s were weakly represented.^ At the tkne of writing the oxaet ooo^iUjt^Qjj of the Neath side has not rwen made known. Ikrt Neafti would ■ rax*xat»y put a Kpresentative side in Uie d,Ur the ookl ifc wafi. and win with a oood bit m band. Tean»i— ?yrEATH. —P>ack, W. 1L Edwards; three- (UiiTWrS; W banobeirn., Idris Jones, F. 'J.Od Jack Daviea; haKqs, Shon Svans ;1,nd Jack Phillips-{ Wwda, W. Joues, F. [)?/dd, Perry, lom jj IL Davies, T. C. Lloyt' Ph^pg Howc^ Jones. TTlEHEIiPEET. — Back, FitxgeraW I three-quarters, Aiff^n.. 0. WiUiams, E. Francis and W. Evans; hahwa, Q. Wil- GiHBs and G» Thomas; iorwards, C. Ev>er- leigh, B. Gailcwra-y, ^eyiaai, D. QtifBiia, J. Bryant, H. Cook, A- T- Jones and Theoaas. The visitors were well represented, but f Neath were without several of their regular players, altl^ough they fielded a good side. Tom I)av>ss was missing from the wing, and Sa^xdheim filled the vacancy. In the forwards Perry made a welcome reappear- an(r,4 and Howel Jones left the th-.ee-quarters to fill the gap CAiised by the transference of Sandheim. Howel Jmos started for Neath, and Franrus replied with a useful kick, which found touch near halfway. The Treherbert forwards came away from the line-out and inva'led the Neath ground. But they were not there long before a fine kick by Jack Do. vies sent them back to their own 25. A marii made by Gailowav might have brought rehef had not Frank Rees puded beauti- fully i iu-0 touch. A moment la tor the same player from a line-out dropped for goal, tL: ball just missing the mark. Go on Sandheim." shouted the crowd as the Ne;«,ih flyer followed -ip a great kick, but Fitzgerald was at home and grandly he ?:>v*vi his side, but the trend of the pkvy riiov. ed that Neath were bound to 8c_>v3, and presently Fred David dashed over with a splendid try, which Edwards failed to majorire. Neath continued to do all the pressing, :\nd despite the valiiant fight which the visitors were making in front, it seemed as if the tale of scoring would be a high one. The Troherbort backs, with the ex- ception of Fitzgerald, were sha-ping badly, and it appeared that only a well organised at emp' was wanted to pierce the defence, but N eath had not yet got serious and were content for the time with a pantomimic performance. Suddenly, however, they be- came s-erious, and Shon Evans and Idris Jono- T^early crossed with determined at- tempts. Close to the line Neath pressed thsir opponents. It loo'ed iong odds on thorn scoring, but the ball became loose and reoched W. M. Edwards, who made I an c_cei;ent but futile shot iorgoal. Neath 3»ere having all the best of the play, and if lick ?'i!!ips had done less kicking ar. l ir.>re p-:r ,-ing*'he s»x>re would have been siilist-u"1' -Iy increased. Neath fr Thirds wheeled beautifully and rushed (Ic.eii to the Troborherl line, but Fit-zgira! J was again at home, and he saved in renny ;r-. 'at stv'e. He not only saved but so it K-at'.i lack to halfwa; with a neat punt. A trioky incident followed. Bill Jones got av ay from the touch-line, and pretty int-er- d-iao^Qvi followed between him and Jack Phillips. The grof s rt-su't was Bil! got over, bii.t t!ie v>' result was spoilt by his kro~king tho ci rner flag down, and only a mini- resulted. Hz:time Score: NCKJII—1 tr} T';eherbert—>• >i. FINAL SCORE. :s.ATIl.-2 coiivertoi goals, 1 penalty goal, 2 trios (19 poiatsi. ri KEId LHBEHT.—N ii.

CARMARTHEN COLLEGE V. NEATH II. FOAL oCOIIL. C'ARMA.BT::i:N COLLEGE—2 tries. II.—ii Ileroii and Griffiths scci^d the tries in th-e iirtt ha.i

ABERAVON V. BRIDGEND GLG-Sii lO:\iTEbT: A:,1) A NEAT FINISH. ASeravon, after a fortnight's absence from ho..ie, p'3.yoj their 25tll match of the seat»n to-day, when they mot Bridgend on th poet T;)..cot ground, for the return t;x- In the previous encounter at e: A, the Asylnmites were defeated by 2 taDiv2 to 1, and the Avonites rhould regain €'merg» rjetoriouvs, at the visiters have bee-n doing very badly this season. The homesters were without the services of Aloy IJ?.7-ifs, who had promised to his old team, Llanelly, in trying to snatch frvo TK.nti- out of Swansea to-day, and it was not known until the last minute who "was to take his place, which will most prob- ably be filled by Ivor Hopkins (Taibach), "whilst Arthur Jamee aiso returns to the third iuie, ;111 WLuiaras (Maesteg), d.s- piace» L.;<i Hondra at ontsdde half. Aft< -r the. recent heavy ra.in6, the ground waf thi-, nK>rr,ing in u verv bad c ondition, but tti-i weather clcared up fplendidly. The tet ms w -re af follows — BE AVON—Back. W. J. Koes: three- quarters, Wiilie n. Thorrii.7, .1. H<>pkins Will T'loman and A. James; ha'f-backs, D. Davias and W. L. WVV&mfi; for- wardti, WiW Jones (captain), G?0"ge Vick- cry. E. Pugh, W. Gregory, W. J. Davies, Gwvn Jorc-«. Ivor Jones and J Tio*nar,. ^^RIDGEND—Back, H Davie- three- quart er?, T. Matthews (ca.pta.in), D. Grif- fiths, D. Davies, and A Burnett; ha'f- ba^kis. T. T-i.if! and P,. Grovf-s; for- wcr-Ia. n. T:s J. Grr.no- yv. Dalies. W G pc^novr. J. Brown, S^ocomVo. Wi!- cocks and Jon-^s. T>olcrec—Mr. Ren Lewis. kth sides suffered from absentees, and H 'r.dra took Aiby Davies' place in ths third line, and Donovan renlaoed Williams dot ha if. In the forwards Vickerv. Will Jones, W. J. D~vier; and Ivor Jcnes were substi- tuted by J. Evans. H. Evans, Ned Lewis and IvO" J'he mas. Three of the Bridgend forwardr. !ost the train, and their places were Lalven by Albert Davies, W. John and D. John, three Aberavon reserve players. The weather was splendid, but the field was in a verj muddy state. There was a very poor attendance wher. 3;i;1.rend took the Pel l 15 minutes late. Bridgend started operations, and Aber- avon 1 ambled the reply. Arthur Jones then secured, and breaking away smartly trans- ferred to Pug.i, who for.nd touch well over tho centre. The home forw ards dribbled np the field, but Mathews replied veil. W. J. Ree.. fiel20 splendidly, ana tpirred touch over the centre. The Bridgclq. forwards dribbled nicely aw^y, but Donovan picked up smartly and relieved. At the Bridgend 25 D. A. D:¡,-i<>i\ got the ball from ¡ he scrum and smartly sent out to Arthur J 'n, who feinting to naps kicked across to Si} Hen- dp, who failsd to take the ball in the cor- nc-, d a certain try was lost. Fr^m here Bii lsjenl cot out of danger, but Po-'ovan replied wol', and A. Jones tried to break through, but was well collared. From just over the centre D. A. Davies then sert out to Donovan, 2nd the latter, after making good ground, sent beautifully to WiJj Thomas. The ball travelled grandly to Arthur Jones and then to "ViII Thomas (Taibach), who got away at full speed along the touch-iine and scored a great try. Pandv Ree" mi de a good but ineffective shot for gorl. Resuming, Bridgend got up the field, and Rees saved nicely, whiist from tlie ensuing scrum D. H. I^avies sent out splendidly to Jones,, who failed to £ ake. Tha Bridgend forwards were now getjing the ball out better than the homesters, and pressed until Willie Thomas relieved by a "mart kick. Bridgend again returned to th > attack, and Abt*ravon conceded a minor. Then '• Aberavon forwards, by good drihb'ing and kicking, got to the Bridg- end ground, where D. A. Davies made a pretty run. A "free" to Bridgend gained little ground, and play again settled on the mnddv spot at. the centre. Aberavon here secured a free," and the nick was taken by Arthur Jones, but Bridgend once more got back to the centre, and Gronow car- | ried piay to the 25, but a penalty sent the visitors back to their own 25, and the terv:i-l whistle went. Haif-time Score Aberavon—1 try. Bridgend—-Nil. l;UE;h restarted and Burnett was tackled in possession, and things looked dangerous for Bridgend. JI. Davies punted well down the field and a 1 aoe esnsued for the bail, but W. J. P-ees got down to it sptenddddy and kicked into touch. From hero Jones and Gregory led a great dash on the Bridg- end line. The visiting forwards again dew- ed safely. Davies and Donovan passed oau wdth effect, and the home backs got away, but the final pefis was forward, and a gocd cbance was lost. Bridgend now rallied and got to the home line, wiwre a penalty was given. The kick was taken by Gronow, but George Jones charged the bail and J. Dono- van -lent intI) touch at the centre. From the ensuing OCTUln the home bacfes handled well, but Arthur Jooes sent badly to Will Thomas and the bail rolled into touch. Here Le wis, the Bridgend half, broke away aoaai'ti'j ;t:¿ > '\nd touch in the home coi- j-ner. Gregory' rolievwi witii a smart drib- ble, but the visitors again got back to the honio line, and the halves, getting the ball, sent to Hopkins, who dodged through, but I lost tie bail in clearing W. J. Rees, and a | grand try was lost. Aberavon now "ot off to the other end of the field. Play settled at the visiting twesnty-five. j the Brothers Gronow broke away and car- iied the ball to the home territory. W. J. Rees kicked down veil and tacKied his op- ponent before lie could reply. A kick by J. Pees was charged down and Bridgend lost a grand opportunity by over-running the bail. Donovan saved by kicking to touch. Aberavon attacked again and Airthirr Jones was tackled m but dropped it as he fell on the line, and oniv a minor result- ed. The game now livened up considerably and the trail travelled from md to end ra- pidly. Some amusement was caused by scrums in about 1 inches ot mud at the oentre. Bridgend now tried their first pass- h-g movement, but Burnett was tackled <>ri their own line. He, however, again secured the bail and dropped for goal, hut the ball fell short. Just before the c'cee of play Willie Thomas broke away for a run and outpaced all op<po>i(tion except Davies, the visiting i oil-Lack. He threw to Will Thomas (Taibach), but the latter missed the ball. This was indeed the best incident of the gekme and worthy of a score. The final whistle than blew. FINAL SCORE: ABERAVON—1 try. BRIDGEND—Nil.

CARDIFF V, NEWPORT. SWANSEA SAFE FOR THE CHAMPION- SHIP. DRAWN GAME ON THE BANKS OF TtrE TAFF. Cardiff and Newport met for the last time this season at Cardiff to-day, but bo* i teams were short of several of their b:«t players. On the Newport aide T. Vile and Burt v. ere the moct prominent acsentec*, both havir; been injured at work during the week. Gabe and Percy B'f.h wore unable to turn oat for Cardiff, and there defccvlons took a bt of interest out of the game. All the previous matches had been won by Cardiff, the first two somewhat luckiiv. The b'1ms to-day were: CARDIFF—Back, H. B. W:f.eld; thn-ee-quarter backs, \V. A. Jones, J. L. Williams, R. C. Thomas and R. A. Gibos; 1 half-backs, J. Thomap a.nd R. Da .'its; for- 'Wnd8, G. NorMimore, J. l'owcil, L G.c-rge, Pugj- -y, J. Brown, Smith, J. Ciieey a.nd W. Xoill. NEWPORT—Bic-k, H. J. Rowlands; 1 thxee-q^arter baiks, Stancy Williams, W. Bennett, W. Priest and M. Baker; haif- backs, A. N. Other and Cliff Francis; forvards, G. Boots, E. Thomas, J. J. j Hodgee, E. Jenkm:, P. Waller, H. J. Pritchaid, Staite cai-d W. Johnte«i. There were a&cut 12,000 preeeut when R kici-d oft 1. Newport. Play for the fiist twfcnty minutes ruled in favour of Cuvtliii, •••ii ). 1-y as they would could not store. Eventually, however, Johnny Thoma* r< i the ball away and throwing over to j Go. tlia lc.tt-ev m.td.e a fine d&=h for the. line and gave to W. A. Jccce. who crossed ov-w irii a try ir- the cor-cr, which Win- Stjld iai'-sd to goal Just on the interval Nv .vport equalised, Archie Thomas pick- ine up and running over with a try whicii was &1m> ne.t c>>vcr;d Half-time Score. Cardiff.—1 try. Newport.—1 try. All u.roujh the second half Cardiff played poorly »iid werv extiemely lucky to escape dkri'eat. Rowlands, the Newport full-back, on OD." occasion crcat'd a sensation by run. nh&g right through the Cardiff t-ajn. After beating VV infield, however, and getting clear, he wae brought down from behind, only Thrte yards fr:m the line. The din t waf, a brilliant one and thoroughly de- served a try Cardiff were practically a beaten team, thfir forwards h/iug out- played in every phase of the game, whilst behind the scrimmage there was no cohe- sion in the Cardiff ranks. Newport on the other hand oertair.ly deserved success, but not by a big margin cf points. They played with greater da<sh ar,d did most of the at- tacking. FINAL SOORE: CARDIFF—1 try x\TEWPCRT-l try.

i GOWERTON V. SWANSEA II DRAWN GAME. VERY EVEN STRUGGLE. Owing to the disbanding of the Aberdare ciub Swansea were without a cta-me on Saturday untiJ on-j was fixed tin ivith Gow- erton at Gowerton. Tlse vieiiorr took down a strong s.ide, and although th?y ronfident y eroected to win ware nevertheless equal'!}' confident of having a stern task in front of th-f-m. The team;, were — SWANSEA II.—BacK, J. Ward tfc roe-quarters, Arthur Arrold, Ivor John, Tom Davies and A. N. Oth r; half-backs, R. Williams and Bert rrwün; forwrards, E. Morgan, E. Davies, Tom Williams, Tom Morgan, Tke Wii;.»^nis Eva,n Williams, Dan n Jack Ward deputised for Fred Rees at full-back, a.nd Matthews went on the wmg vice Ivor John, who played outside half, Bert Owen going to the centre. The visit- ors wore black band" on their arms out of respect for Mr. W. Bow en in his bereave- ment. Gowerton kicked off and w-fre early on the aggressive. A couple of free kicks benefited them greatly. A homee(jfT marked in a favourable poeition, but the shot at g^al was abortive, ajid Swansea worked down the field. A, .I'ccesc-ion of penalties against the Whites enabled Gowerton to act on the at- tack. A fine kick on the part of Ward nul- lified this advantage, and a dever pie- e of inter-play between Dick and Tom Williams carried play to the other end of the fi-ltd- Here i-^everal scrums were stubbornly fought out, the Whites experiencing very hard lines in not scoring on several occasions. The three-quarter?- repeatedly handled spiemdidly, but at the last moment the final T>X:S wen; astray. Gowerton defended well and their outside ha.!f kicked up the field and found touch at the oei:tre, where play remained till the interval. Ili-lt- time Score: r'owerton--NH, Swansea. II.—-Ni'. Play ill tJi; se-cord half was of the same charact<;r as the first a,-id of a very even nature. The hoicr ie: s secured a nioe try through W. Owen and abortly after Arthur Arnold made r; .nark. Jack Ward landed a ■?°al Th ic wae all the scoring, the gaine thus ending in a draw- j FINAL SCOPE GQWERTON-l try. SWANSEA II.—1 goal from a mark.

PONTARDAWEV. MERTHYR FIRST MEETING ON THE VALLEY GROUND. VALLEY 'GAPITAI/ KEATEN BY THE NEW BOROUGH Played at Pont<ardawe. This was the first time for these teams to meet this season. The teams were :— PONTARDAWE.—Back, D. Thomas; three-quarters, J. Evans, D. Daniel, David Jenkins and Arthur Clatworthy halves, Rapsey and Lewis; forwards, Bertie Phil- lips, Jonkin Jones, D. Davies, A. Williams, J. Thomas, Geo. Smith, J. E. Jones and E. Cook. MERTHYR.—Back, Evans; three-quar- ters, W. Lewis, C. Lewis, J. Williams and J). Francis; halves, Bros. Crocker; for- wards, Evans, Thos. H. Lewis, Richards, J. W. Jones, Vaughan, Williams, W. Lewis and T. J. Williams. Merthyr commenced and immedtiately pressed, until Jenkins relieved. They con- tinued pressing and got within a few yards of the faotardawe Line, and very nearly soared. Merthyr continued pressing untia a dribble initiated by the forwards dhanged the venae of the play and the game went to Merthyr's quarters. The homesters, how- ever, retaliated, and later on Merthyr again got to the Por.l • rriawe line. Here Crocker made several attempts to get over the line, but could not break through Pontardawe's strong defence. Half-time Score: Pontar d awe—N il. Merthyr—N id. Pontardawe resumed play, and the home- sters ccwnmenced rushing tactics and suc- ceeded in putting Merthyr on the defensive. A change soon came about, and the visitors invaded Pontardawe territory. Here play remained for a while until the home:ters relieved, and Merthyr once again regained their position and subsequently Charlie Jenkins soored. FINAL SCORE: MERTHYR-1 try. PONTARDAWE—Nil.

BRITON FERRY V. MAESTEG These teams met for the return fixture at Briton Ferry an Suiuaday. A keen and close game can always be expected between these contestants. The former engagement left Maesteg victors by a very narrow mar- gin. Both sides were well represented for to-day's encounter, and tlhe large crowd that assembled gave evidence of the interest ta«ken in the match. Teams • — BRITON FERRY.—Back, John Brennan three-quarters, A. Watkins, E. Wiliiaans, F. Sborney, and W. Phillips; halves, Tom Wilson and Evan Thomas; forwards, G. F. Llewelyn (captain), Evan White, Tom Wil- liams, R. Thomas, Ph.il Phillips, Ben Harris, Bob White, and D. White. Llewellyn set the baC'1 rolling, and ai the outsot the visitors prei?.;>d, and Briton Ferry, who were playing one man sh«r conceded a mirxw. T)M Ferry wore penal- ised for off-sido play right in front of their goal, and this resulted in an easy penalty goal which wae negotiated bv Docksfi-eld. Ben Harries now turned out for Briton Ferry, but the ensuing play wae rather er- ratic, neither •d ie rrainin^ anv advantage. FINAL SCORE Maesteg— 1 pena'tv goal. Briton Feiry—Nil'

HOCKEY. ENGLAND V. WALES. At Bath to-day hockey rcprti-cntaU ves oi Eiigiaeid cWid V\a«iet; H.ga..) raot. lhore were two vouy uapoi-taiit oiivJi^L-s .n the r^agi.sh side, S. H. Shoveller, one Of t.he most ia- mous players in the counwy and A. I. Drapor rnak.ng way for B. Logan and 11. J- Goodwin. Ine w elsii team was a iaiTiy tst-rong one, but it was anUc.pated that at th.- .ast moment W. T. Fan, of Swansea, w-io was first reserve, would titke the ptace of F. Connah (St. Asaph). The teams were:—- ENGLAND—Goal, II. I. Wood (Staf- foi-dshire) back', H. S. Freeman (Middle- sex) and C. W. 'la.rshall (Cheshire); half- i backs, J. y • Robinic-n (Kent) E. W. P; gd Stali'orasl'-iro), and A. H. Noble (Lanca- sh;re); forv/Rids, W. H. Tvvisg (Stafford- shire), G. Logan (Surrey), H. J. Goodwin (Cambridge 1'ivemty), H. R. Jordan (S.,m-cy). a.nd H. S. S'la/>e (Gloucestershire). W:VI,SS—Goal, B. Turn bid] (Pena-rth); backs, G. W. Fofderv (Bangor) and E. W. I G. Richards (Abergavenny) half-backs, C. W. ShepherdjWh itchurch), R. Lvne (N< w- Iport), and F. Connah (St. Acaph); fc-r- wards, T Poarno-n (Newnort), F. Gor- don Ph'-diw (Newport), P. B. Turnbull (Cardjffl. J. R- W'1b.ms (Newp>ort), and W. J. Pallott (Whitchurch). Half-time Score: England—3 goals. Wales—1 goni. FINAL SCORE: ENCLAXD-4 c-oaifi. WALES—2 aoais

SWANSEA SOLICITOP, f RECEIVING ORDER AGAINST MR. J. R. RICHARDS. Amongst the receiving orders published in the "Gazette" is one against Mr. J R. Richards, 31, t1 ishe-r-street, Swansea, wlici- tor. No news has Keen kitely received at Swan- sea. of the whorx abc-uts ni Mr. Richards, against whom a warrant h^a.s been issued.

DEAD UNDER A HEDGE. TRAMPING WVIMANTS FATE AT CARMARTHEN. Early on Saturday morning the body of an unknown woman, appar- ntiy about (yj, of the tramping ciass^ was found by William Davies, Gasworks labourer, in a hedge im- mediately underneath the Carmarthen Gas- wot7u, and alongside the bank of the Towy. No indications of foal piay were seen upon the body, and Dr. Danzril Harris be- lieves the woman must have died from ex- posure, with the effects of drink, as an empty brandy bottle was found near her.

RESOL VEN HUSBAND. ALLEGES ADULTERY AGAINST HIS wiyfi. At Neath on Friday Mary Voyoe. Pêntre- clwyda, Kcsolven. Luraraoned her husband. Caleb Voyoe, co-Li if, for cruelty—Mr Jestyn Jeffreys appE-ared for the complainant and ilr Powell represented the defendart, who up a deLnee of adultery. After coiMplainairt had give a her evidence and 3ateg rically denied the allegations of adultery, Mr Powell said that, without going into the qu&stion of adultery a.t all, thfre was absolutely no evdence of cruelty. Mr Jeffreys then called Thomas Price, who emphatically d-snixl havi:^ committed adultery with the complainant. Caleb Voyop. said he had never treated his unkindly. But he had refused to give Price L dg-ing. telling the latter that be bad seen Quite enrugh of him. Bvidenoe was calle-d to the effect that Price had been sc-n kissing t.he complain- ant. The Bench were unanimously of opinion that the charges of adultery had not been proved and made an order if 7s. 6d. a | week. )

SWANSEA MINISTER'S PRIZE, j "HUMILIATING THE MINISTRY AND ITS RFr r'ECTERS." j Rev. Casnodyn Rhys, of Swansea, provides matter-for a "London Letter" in a paper called the "United Methodist." His crime is the winning of a prize in the Loooo:1 Dany News" reading contest. The writer says: — a minister has won a sovereign in Ihe Daily News.' I do not give his na-me becau.se 'The Daily News' has already done tliat, and it is a law of fair fighting that we ought not to hit a man when he is down. But it made me go hot ail over to see a' [ rtev. in sruch a plight. I only hasten to say it was not one of our men. The idea of a minister sitting down to answer these 'Daily News' questions in the ]>ope of win- ning money is humiliating to the whole min- istry and to the respecters of it. That a man who has pu-olkdy vowed to serve God— come out from business to serve, been set apart, dedicated as holy—that such a man should be caughft by the dangling of a £ 1,000 prixe hurts us all. Tha«t parson has won his precious £ 1, and thousands reading of it have uttered mocking blasphemies against his Church—the parsons are on the make as ranch as anybody.' The Daaly News" points out that the minister did not win a sovereign but value of that equivalent, and that he chose as prize a volume of a Biblieai dictionary.

A meeting of agents of the Refuge Assur- ance Company of Neath and Aberavon was held at Comley's Restaurant, Port Talbot, on Friday, Inspector Bell (Cardiff) presid- ing. Addresses were delivered by Mesa^s. W. Bell, R. OastJe, W. Peirrottt, G. Good- man, F. G. Snow, and others. Sfes^rs. W. Llewoiiyn, G. Roberts, and \Y. B^rt'e con tributed to a musical programme.

SWANSEA COUNTY LICENSING SESSIONS. HOUSES OBJECTED TO. Swansea adjourned county general an- nual licensing meeting was held at the Crown Court, Guildhall, on Saturday. Objections had been made to the follow- ing houses :—Marquis Arms, Ravenhili, and Star Inn, Ravenhili, ale houses; I vor- it-es' Arms, Fforestfach; Joiners' Arms, Fiorestfach Heathfield Inn, Fforestfach, and Mile End Inn, Ciiebabell. Billiard licenses were also objected to as not necessary to the wants of the neigh- bourhood," at Ravenhili, application made by Mr. W. Davies, and that of the Station Temperance Hotel. I APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES. There wero applications by Mr. Thomas Isaac, Ivorites' Arms, Fforestfach, to re- move license to Beaufort House, Fforest- fach by Mr. Evan Evans, Buck Inn, Pont- lliw, to remove license to premises about to be constructed immediately adjoining by Messrs. David Thomas, Victoria Temper- ance Hotel, Gowerton; John Hy. Lewis, Blodwen-terrace, Penclawdd Thos. Martin, White Rose, Mumbles, and Geo. Moore, Bush Inn, Sketty, for billiard licenses. Mr. Wm. Gambold, Heathfield Inn, I Fforestfach, applied for permission to make alterations to his premises. Magistrates present were Messrs. W. YValters (chairman), D. Edwards, A. H. Thomas, F. H. Glynn Price, F. Richards, D. M. Glasbrook, W. J. Rees W. U. Ed- wards, Ed. Daniel, Thomas Phillips. MAEQUIS AND MILE END. In respect to the Marquis Arms, Fforest- fach, and the Mile End Inn, Caebabeld, Mr. Fiichard Watkins pointed out that in thfe area from the Mile End Inn, Caebabell, to the Joiners' Arms, Fforestfach, a distance of 1* miles, there were six licensed houses. All of these were not required, and the two houses under consideration were, in his opinion, not structurally fit for the trade carried on there. Mr. R. T. Leysoif, who rspteseintej the license holders, Messrs. Trevor Hopkins, held there was no objection, and made no observations. Both licenses wore renewed. HEATHFIELD INN, FFORESTFACH. Mr. Gaskell, Cardiff (representing Messrs. H wioock). applied for a nnmnl ot the lirense. Mr. Lieufcr Thomas (representing a committee at Fforestfach) opposed. He asked that, as there were a number of other: licensed houses quite near, and this house was objectionable to persons worshipping in Call'aria Chapel, the Heathfielo, which was not required and not structur- ally good, should be referred for compen- sation. It is an ante '69 beer-house, with a seven- day license. Mr. Thomas 'architect) said the house was like two cottages knocked into or.3 for the purpofie of making a public-house. By Mr. Gaskell Most of the older houses in Fi'ore?;tfiich were similar to this one. Mr. Thomas Andrews, school attendance oftver, told of a resolution passed at Saron Cliapei oi February 19th. The vote 'vas i-nanirr.o:s. Asked by Mr. Gaskell whether he thought if the voting had been by ballot it would have been different, witness replied "No," and Mr. Gaskell inquired what would have happened if the pastor had seen someone not stand up when the vote was put? Rev. John Davies 'Ca ll ') -id a n so'u t.ior. had been passed by 55') members of r his chapct' against the house. Thomas Richards, a demon of Calfaria, :ö.;d a resolution had been passed there, asking the magistrates to reduce the number of licenses in the district. Two hundred ¡ voted for it, and there was no opposition. Robert Charles, deacon at the English '.Congregational Chapel, told of yet another resolution, and other witnesses were called. Wm. Gambold, landlord, said takings were from- £12 to £.20 a week. Mr Peacock, architect, said plans for re- building of the premises would be sub- mitted if the liconse was granted. Mr. Gaskel' pointed out that about 800 in all voted 0:1 the resolutions in the chapels. If that were really so. there would be scarcely any drinkers left in the locality, Yet they had the fact that all the public- houses were doing a fair trade. He asked what was therefore the value of such re solutions when put against the facts of the trade done? STAR TNN. Mr. Richard Watkins did not oppose the renewal of the license of t'je Star Inn, Ravenhili. There was, in fact, no opposi- tion, and the license was renewed. Mr. Gaskell represented the owners, Messrs. Hancock IVORITES' ARMS, FFORESTFACH. Mr. L. M. Richards (for the owners) de- sired the renewal of the Ivorites' Arms license. Mr. Hf-ufer Thomas opposed on the ground that the house was not required. There was a school opposite, and the house, which ha? a seven-day license, was quite clo.e to Gadle Chapel.* Structurally, also, the r-ouse was deficient. P.O. Taylor said the house did a good trade. Rev. John Davies (Ca!1Je) s?ud the chapel was erected 20 years before the Ivontce Arm?. Ihe church had passed a resolution on February 5 against the house. Mr. 1 hos. Isaac, the landlord, said the busines? done war from £ 15 to £ 18 a week. JOiiSERS' ARMS. Mr. R- T. Ley.on applied for renewal of the licence of the Joiners' Arms, Fforest- fach. :\h'. Richard Watkins opposed on the ?rourid that the house wasn't wanted. James i Evans and Pees Davies (Recha- bites) wid. of a resolution passed by their lodge, asking the magistrates to reduce the number of licenses. Rev. John Davies (Cadle) said the house was a "curse to the place"; it would be Paradise regained if t-h^y could do away with it. The lowest of all people were using the house. It was a "great tempta- tion to women and girls." In cro^s -ex mination, witness admitted he had turned a womnn out of his chapel because ",pe ;;ept a public-house, In subfequent questions, Mr. Levson rather ro?^ the fur of the. rev. gentleman, '.vho hotly remarked :-— If yoi'.aFk me a question like a gentle- man, I wIll a5)fv;er like a gentleman. I will not be huiiipd^ ;.Ir. Ley"0^1 as hotly retorted that the magistrate* would protect Mr. Davies f he were bullied. Magistrates, after retirement, decided to grant licenses to t.he Ivorites' Arms, Join- ers Aims: and Heathfield Inn. pUCK INN, PONTLLTW. Mr. GaS^e'' ;iPplied to remove the license of the Buc'k Inn, Pontlliw, to premises about to he constructed immediate'y adjoin ing. He the Buck ad been licensed tor ahout 100 years, and the pre sent tenant, Mr. Evan Evans, had long occupied i*- The district was increasing. pits were being sunk, and the G.W.R-. and L. and A- Railways were devdlf ping their lines in this direction. Permit01},granted. IVOR 1 rEb ARMS REMOVED. Mr. L. Riphards asked that the license of the Ivorites Arms. Fforestfach, should bo removed to Beaufort House, Fforestfach. It was said the house was more convenient for the trade. But Mr. Richard Watkins, in cross examination, elicited there were larger rooms in the old Ivorites than in Beaufort House- Mr. TJeufer i yori'^e opposed, and the ap- plication was rofused. Mr. Gaskell submitted plans' for the re- building of Heathfield Inn, Fforestfach. Mr. Venfer Thomas (for ?lfr. Thos. An-; drews and others) opposed the alterations. HEATHFIELD INN. Mr. Gaskell asked for alterations to the Heathfield Inn. In opposing, Mr. Lleufer Thomas asked the Bench to maintain the status quo on the ground that increased facilities for drinking would be granted. The proposed alterations would oost about £740. A Application was refused- WHITE ROSE. Mr. Viner Leeder appeared with plans for alterations to the White Rose, Mumbles, but Mr. Watkins opppsod because they would give increased drinking accommoda- tion. I Justices refused this application also. BUSH INN, SKETTY. Certain alterations to the Bush Inn, Sketty, on the other hand, were allowed. BILLIARD LICENSES. Billiard licenses were granted in the fol- lowing cases :—Wm. Davies, Ravenhill; Roes Walters, Station Temperance Hotel; David Tiiomas, Victoria Temperance Hotel, Go-ve ;o i John Lewis, Blodwen-terrace, Penclawdd.

SWANSEA BOARD OF GUARDIANS ALLEGED VERMINOUS STATE OF "NO. 15." Swansea Guardians met on Thursday, Mr. F. H. Glynn Price, J.P., presiding. On the motion of Aid. Solomon a. room in the Union Offices was granted to Mr. Hoekms, relieving officer, who said he had no room in which to see his clients who came to pay monies. (Laughter). THE LATE FATHER FITZGERALD. Air. J. Dovonaid said the Sanatorium Com- mittee, which should have sat at mid-day, was postponed in consequence of members desiiujg to auteuxl the tunerai of Wic late Father Fitzgerald.—It was decided to at" range another meeting. As one ot the Swansea lepresentatives, Mi'. J. vV. Joniistoii precjtiiited a lengthy repoit Oil the recent KWI Law Oonieroiice— so leuguuy tnat fie taggestea it be pr.nwxJ ill tti-c iuuiates. iriogois moved uiat m's be done, and it was ean iea. Mx. Joiuisi-oii xarUiei suggested tb.t. the reports oi tiie speeches 01 i^r. Aiaonamaia, relating to uue ^ac^tion ot the unemployed, and also to the disease tuberculosis be printea.—This was aiso agreed to. MISCELLANEOUS. On the application oi. the Chairman oi the Assessment Committee (Air. Giynn Prjce; tnat committee v, o.e given powe. to I appoint a valuer lor oeitain rateable here- cutameiits comprised iu the valuation lisLs for the pari&nes 01 CLase Rural and Swan- sea. v Mr. T. Williams meaitioned that a man who had been discharged from the Work- house had been talking about the town to the effect that the bed he lay on in '.No. 15" was verminous. Was there nothing1 that oouid be done to stop such s.t.tements! The Master said vermin were unknown at the house, and if there was such a thing it would be hunted down—(laughter)—and immediately crema ed. Renewed laughter), Mrs. Williams moved that legaJ advice be taken, but The Chairman said this could not be done. They knew such statements were untrte. Mr. Henry Rogers moved that when that person apphed again for admittance to "No. I 15,< he bf given the experience of a ver- minous bad only i.n a separate w rd. (Laughter). The matter then dropped.

onllwyn COLLIER FALLS INTO COLBREN BOG AND BREAKS A LEG. Isaac Ho! "en (single), employed by Messrs. Topham, dories and Railton. con- tractors, Swansea, en the new reservoir at Onllwyn, Neath, wfs found in a bog at Colbren, near Onlhvvn> with his right leg broken, iat-e on T'virsday night, and ne has since boon"takoil to the Swansea Hos- pital. _| Holden states ho was leaving a public- house when he fell. lIe rfmained in ibe bog for hours before hi:, cries were heard.

SWANSEA AlfTHRACITE. LIKELY Tv BE IN DEMAND IN THE STATES. AMERICAN COALFIELDS DIMTNSH- ING. A Philadelphia message refers to the ap- proaching exhaustion cf anthracite coal as fumishied by the Girard estate. When the groat philanthropist died, an important part of his iegloy to humanity was in hard coal lords. Mining from these big deposits has gone on steadily for 70 years or more. It was formerly the custom for anthracite mint owners to lay aside 5d. for each ton of cu.i taken from the ground, which money corsututed a sinking fund. When the mine should be exhausted this sinking fund was expected to equal the original cost of the property. But recently the Girard estate has put to the sinking fend account the total selling price of ail the coal mined. That is to say, if £ 203,000 worth of coal is taken out, £ 200,1X0 is placed to the capital account a.s au asset, which has been merely transferred from under the ground in the shape of an- thracibe to above 610und in the form of money. Only the interest on the £ 20J,CC0 is spent. This is said to be a sign-that anthracite must now be regarded as a most precious commodity. An influential movement is on foot in Lon- don to induce citizens to go in for anthracite stoves to do away with the fog nuisance.

CLYDACH COMPETITIONS. HEDGING AND BANKING EVENTS. I MR. HENRY STUDT DISTRIBUTES THE PRIZES. The fourth annual hedging and banking competitions were held on Vardre and Ty- ) gwyn farms, Clydach (kindly lent by M-s. J. L. Hill and Mr. H. Studt), on Thursday. The weather was fine, and a large number of spectators witnessed the operations. Hedging competitions were divided into two classes, and contained ten competitors, whilst four took part in the banking torn petition. The work in bol h departments1 was of a high standard. Judges wsre :— Messrs. W. Lewis, Cwriybettws; M. Powell, Vnvsymoad, Glais; J. Rees, lilaenclyn, Brecon; and D. Griffiths. Velindrr. lh3; secretary was Mr. J. P. Morgan, Yhystawe, assisted by M.T. Tom Price. M\. Elias WI hams, Nantyrmlwr, is presihvit. and with Mr. W. Meggitt (Moody's Colliery), was early in attendance. Judges and officials were, at Mr. Henry Studt's invi' ihon, en- tertained to a splendidluncb at t1 Vehndrp Hotel Toasts submitted were "Our Pret-i- dent," and "Mr. Henry Studt Prizes were aw.irdod after nc competi- tions at the Vardre Hotel, -vhere an ex- cellent dinner had been prepared by Host and Hostess Stephens. Mr. Elias Williams presided, being supported by Messrs. H. Studt, Hopkin W Jenkins, W. G. Davies, G. Jenkins, D. Davies, J. John, T. Price, and J. P. Morgan (secretary). Mr. J. P. Morgan then submitted the toast of "Our Subscribers," which was re- sponded to by Messrs. H. Studt and J. John Other toasts submitted were "Mr. Idenrv Studt," "Mrs. J. Llovd Hill," and "The Host and Hostess." M*. Studt des- tributed the prizes to the following win- ners :— Hedging, first cla! 1. J. Cartwright. Felinfach, Brecon 2. T. Evans, Cwmtwrch 3, R Morris, Clvda' h Hedging, second class: 1. J. James, Ys- fcradgynlais; 2. W. Hamer. Rhydyfro; 3, Rees^PoweTl, Ystradgynlais. Banking: 1. H. Jon-?«, Lla.ngvfe!nch: 2, W. Bennett, Throe Crosses; 3, T. Da ies, Dunvant. Messrrs. A. Stephens (whift.ling solo), Tom Williams. Elias Williams, tif) Tom Bevan (songs), Mr. Tom Stcrohens facoomp^niVt), contributed to the harmony. A most happy: evening closed with the singing of "Hen Wtad fy Nhadara."

At Swansea G." '.R. PMrenger Station on Saturday, Inspector Davies, on behalf of the passenger staff, presented Guard B. J. Phillips with an eight-day clock (suit- ably on graved) on the occasion of his mar- riage. Inspector Davies wished Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Kfe-long happiness. In- spectors Wi'liams Pnd Carsick, Guard Law^ F. Parker, D Davies and Guard Crawle spoke.

WEST WALES DOCKS TRADE SEVERE WEATHER LIMITS SWAN- SEA TONNAGE. LLANELLY AND PORT TALBOT RETURNS. I- cSpecial Reports to the "Daily Post.") Swansea, Monday.— Th& coal and patent luel trades last week were very quiet. The arrivals of tonnage were extremely limited, due in a meaeur-e to the severe weather ex- perienced. which rendered the movements of light vessels difficult. The imports, however, were satisfactory and there was a good shipment of tinplatee, etc. The total trade, compared with the corresponding week oi last year, showed a considerable decrease. The ship men to of coal and patent fuel were 68.081 toes. Imports included—Germany, 170 tons gen- eral: Norway, 700 tons pitprops; Holland and Belgium. 1,530 tons general; France, 1,490 tons iron ore, 210 tons phosphate, a.nd 550 tons zino ore; Portugal, 1,.324 tons iron I-yrit i- Chile. 2,124 nous copper produce and tv.o Ions silver ore; Argentine Repnt- lic, 4.600 toid wheat; New York. 575 tone general Coal shipments—Germany, 4,310 tons; Hoi land and Belgium. 1,880 tons; Franoe, 29,780 tens; Spain. 1,725 tens: Italy, 11,760 tons; Alexandria, 2.600 tons; Algeria, 1,570 tons; United States (bu ikers), 2JK0 tons; an<J home ports, 3,890 tons. Patent fuel. Prance, 4.115 tons; Spain, 1,050 tons; Italy, 850 ton. Alexandria, 1,500 tons; and Algeria 600 tons. Imi>orts—19,113 tens. exports 75,471 tons; and total trade, 94.584 tons; compared with 96,585 tons the previous week, and 120,212 tciifi the oriespondi.'g week last year. Shipments of coal 59.966 tons; patent fuel, I 8,115 tons; and tir.plates and general goods, 7.390 tons. The latter were for—Germany. Holland. Belgium, Franoe, Portugal, Italy, New York, and home ports. Shipments of tinflate, 82,570 boxes; and receipts from works, 89,346 boxes. Stocks in the dock wareliouses and vans, 143,839 ixjxes. compared with 137,063 boxes this day w<ek, and 113.276 boxes at this date last year. To load general cargo in the current week Perim (Portugal), Juuo (Amsterdam). City of Oporto (Hamburg). Adolf (Gothenburg), FVrrara ((>j>jnha|rcn and Stettin), Deles I (Batcum and Odessa), Alexandria and Se- gontian (Mediterranean ports), Kansas City and Wells City (New York), Montana (Phil- adelphia), Tyne (Rio de Janeiro and Santos), Vessels in Dock on Saturday-Steam 44. sail 17, total 61. AN IMPROVED POSITION AT LLANELLY. Although the weather last week was not al- together favour-able for shipping, the re- turns were satisfactory and showed an jn- ci-cass ou any previous week of the year. Aggregate tennage handled amounted to 9.t,18t.ollS. an increase on last week of 3,552 tons and compared with last year U'18 tons. Coal exports were far above the average and were the means of clearing a <reat deal of stock which had aocumu- lated. Exports amounted to 7,698 tons, compoeed of coal 6,946 tons, tir plates 647 tons and ce;ipora3 ?05 tone. 1 reports amounted to 1,820 tons, and con- sisted of broken stones 33Q tons, stone sets, 300 tons, generals 20p tons, steel scrap 200 tons, sand 793 tons The coal trade, more especially for steam and bituminous sorts, is rapidly breaking up jrid seller.- have more coal on hand than I they can possibly deal with. The local manufacturing works are flooded with coal and prices It is known at some collieries are sold b^Jow cost so that wagons may oe released Acthraeite coals are in better demand, but prices are on the decline. The tinplate trade remains very much as last reported Th^ position is better than it has been, but there is still plenty of room foi improvement. CONBIDgHARLE DECREASE IN PORT TALBOT TRADE. There was 3, considerable decrease in tcimage at Port Talbot Docks List week The return.- show a decrease of 5,209 tons on the preceding week and of 16.380 tons, compared with the corresponding week last year. Deprcseion in trade caused by low freight- age and shortage of tonnage are given as the causes of the low shipments, which are the lowest for a considerable time. Exports only amounted to 21.846 torus, yielding a deereas.; of 5,572 vms under the previous week. Imports were better than the preceding week and produced an increase of 363 tons. ck-v-eral large sailing ships are, however oxpected in during the next couple of weeks' The returns are as follows:— I Exports—Coal (foreign ports), 12.661 tons-, coal (coastwise), 4,336 tons; fnel, 4,480 tons- coke, 50 tons; tinplate, 92 terns;' general, 73 tons; ballast, 154 tons; total, 21,846 tons. Imports-Ballast. 1.170 tons; pitwood. 1,363 tons: pitch. 562 tons; general. 48 tons; total 3.063 tons; total shipments, 24,999 tons. Vessels in dock on Saturday—Steam 17. sail 6, total 23.

TWO NEATH INQUESTS, UNKNOWN NAVVY'S DEATH IN LODGING-HOUSE. At Neath on Thuiixlay an incpiest was held ) on the body of Benjamin Cyril Owen (4), son of Benjamin Owen, haidior, Lloyd's- court. It had 'itcvii ailing since birth. Dr. Thomas attributed death to a con- vulsive fit.—Verdict accordingly. Another inquest was held upon the body of a.n unknown ma.n, aged 40, who died in a lodging-house. Hobert Edwards found deceased <-ri the steps, net won ten a.nd eleven p.m. on Wed- nesday in a drunken state. Deceased, a navvy, haa lodged with him before. About j 4.30 next morning witness was called, and found deceased lying in the kitchen, dead. Richard Fa.rr, YsWyfera, said deceased) was very sick during the night. About 4.30 he turned yellow. Men in the room lifted him off the chair, put him in front of the fire, and found he was dead. Dr. Davies said a "dent" on the man's forehead had nothing to do with the cause of death, which was syncope.-—Ve'dict accordingly.

PROOF IS BETTER THAN P.t1LA VER, The world-wide fame of Moth tir Seigel s Syrup is based on the evidence of men and women whom it has cured of indigestion, biliousness, constipation, headaches, sleep- lessness, flatulence, nervous depression, anemia, and other disorders of the stom- ach, liver and kidneys. Compounded of roots a.nd herbs, Mother Seigel's Syrup contains digestive ferments and gentle tonles for the stomach, liver and kidneys. These qualities reader it inval-uable to all who, through unhealthy smaTOundings, se- dentary occupation, worry, overwork, or climatic changes, lack the vitality which only good food, we!! digested, san supply. When you are tortured with indigestion, BO that you can't eat, can't work, can't think, can't sleep, you should at once give Mother Seigel's Syrup a trial. Tens of thousands of people testify that Mother Seigel's Syrup cures indigestion, because it has cured them. Profit by their experi- ence Here is some proof:—Mrs. E. K. Smith. 2, Colmer Road, South Streatham, Lon- don, S.W., writing on September 5th, 1907, 1 says "After every meal I was tortnred with pain in my ohost and back. My face used to flush, and I was often sick. But Mother Stengel's Syrup matte me as well as ever.' Mother Soigd.R Syrap is now afleo pre- pared in Tabk-t form, and srfd tmder the name of Mother SeriigePs Syrup TaMets- Prioe 2s. 9d. per bottle. One Sise only.

"DAILY POST" ASKED TO AID. LLANDLLO-TALYBONT COGNiClL AND ALLClTSf ENTS ACT. NEW RATE: THE RECENT FIRE. w^!dik>Talybont Pariab OoaDcil met on Wednesday evening, Mr. T. Joakms presid- ing. The County Gomncil wrote fahat the basis of the oounty rate respecting the parish vs.- being aitered Iroin. the existing vacation £ 27,151, to £a3.712, and that the new val- uation is the total rateable value and Dùt the atisetisable. In a discusaon re tbe adoption of the Small Holdings Act, Me. Jae. Richards thought it better to call a general raeetaug to get the ratepayers' opinion. 4"- Mr. Gwilym Evans thought it better tc get copies of the Act. Mr. Richards: Perhaps Mr. Elvadte will prosent us with copies? Mr. Evans: If the" Daily Post" know our difficulty they will piobably publish an article dealing with it. Mr. D. Howells proposed that the clerk obtam a few copies of the Act and them to the members, who could, pay him for theuri. Mr. Gwilym Evans said they ooold not expect the parish to pay for their legal know- ledge, and be moved that the maAter be deferred to the next meeting.—Carried A sum of £1 was voted the Pan tar d LIS > ■ police for attending to the fire engine arid, apparatus, and an extra gratuity of ihs. was added as recompense for their good work in too recent fire. Miessrs. T. Davies and T. Lewis n-ere nominated managers on the Goroerton Schools Group, and Mr. J. Williams as a manager of Pontardukus National Schoofe. The Clerk said a rate of Id. in the £ for general expenses in the next six months viould De sufficient. A penny rate was de- cided npon. The Clerk said a precept lor £ 230 v-a issued for lighting in Porrtardnlais dur.ng the year. More lamps were now being but £roO to £225 wouid be ampie foto the next year. Mr. M. Jones said complaints had been made from Trinity-place, Pontardulais, of a nuisance caused by the smoke from a neigh- bouring works. The District Council will be asked to get to work to get it abated. It was agreed to agitate for a post othoe. Referring to statements in the reports of the last meeting, the chairman said his nv rMrks had been misconstrued. After has ro- marks re Mr. Jobn Harries'a bill for haul- age of water to the recent fire, it had beeo imputed that he had a personal grievance. He assured them such was iar from beinp the case. At that time it was P it know whether the district auditor wr Id surchargfl or not. Since then, however, he bad learned that the bill would be allowed aof he voted that the bill be paid.

WIFE FAINTS IN COURT: FATHER'S NEGLECT: PAINFUL SCENE. At Neath on Friday William Lake, kfc bourer, Penrhiewtyn, pleaded guilty t*. neglecting his four children. Mr. Jestyn Jeffreys said the wife '7.M tidy, but 1;he husband, throngb has dnniot hahti* neglected his family. Inspector Best (N.S.P.C.C.) said the boose was very clean, but the baby was poorly nourished. When he went to the hott?» the • fiœt time defendant was in bed drank. "Give him one more chance," pleadod de- fondant's wife. A month's hard labour WM awarded, sod on hearing the sentence defendant's ww. fainted and was taken oat.

.J£ DUTCH STEAM TRAWLER AT SWANSEA. IMPORTANT VISIT: PROSPECTS Oir REGULAR TRADE. Swansea's fame as a fish-landing ocnir-s goes further and further afield. The jt and most striking evidence of this is 1 • V* found in the arrival at the South L „— ■_ the Dutch steam trawler Bernard, of Ymuiden, which is 140 feet long, and came on a "prospecting" visit, in order to see what the chances of landing were and in- formation regarding markets, etc. She found fiat good as prospects were she was not equipped 80 favourably as the Swa-isea trawlers in the matter of adequate warps for deep-set fishing, and she steamed to Holland to report, there being every hope of her early return with her tirst catch for the purt.

SWANSEA GIRL'S HUSBAND. SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE STATES WELSH ALDERMAN'S DEED OF GRIEF. A tragedy which has created a great and painful sensation in the Large Welsh colony in Newcastle, Pa, U.S.A., directly affwfcs all old Swansea fanuly. Aid. T. P. Williams, who was a candidal for re-election in the city at the last elec- tions, and who lost his wife and baby in the terrible Johnstown tloods, at which time he was a prosperous grocer, recently bad been hotly assailed by his political enemies, who had aiieged that he had been guilty of extortion in connection, with the registration of voters whose taxes had, it was said, been illegally paid. It was also said he had re- ceived costs from the county and from de- fenda.nts brought before his court. This greatly worried Williams, and on the morning of February 15th he was found lying in his bath-room ;yrth a revolver by his side, and a bullet in his temple. Aid. Williams was American-bom, so his Swansea relatives state, but visited the Rhondda VTalley a few years back. H« was married a second time to Miss Catherine Elias, daughter of Mr. Dd. Elias, who about fifteen years ago was a rollerman at the Owmfelin Works, and emigrated with hit family to the States. He resided in Pentre FBtyii. An uncle of the widow of Aid. Williams is Mr. Dd. Walters, of PwU-y. Cwm, Brynhyfryd.

A CRUISE IN NORWAY. GOOD ENTERTAINMENT AT SWAN- SEA ALBERT HALL. A large audience assembled in the Albert Hall on Thursday evening, and were taken, by the aid of a series of dissolving views and animated pictures, on a yachting cruise through Norway. The whole thing was real, „ EVEN THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE HALL made it easy to imagine yourself in the land of fjords, glaciers, and the midnight sun." Right from Stavanger to the North Cape and back we were taken, with Mr. Arthur B. Maiden as guide, and the slides were among the most beautiful that have yet been seen in Swansea, which, having J'e. gard to the enterprise of Mr. Mitchell, o< the Empire, and Mr. Coutts, of the Palace is sayino- a great deal, and a good insighl given of the lives of the people, the dirt, Laplanders and the enterprising Nor weo-ians, as well as into the customary ex periences of the tourists in that remark able country. The waterfalls were given a touch of real- iam also by the occasional introduction of sounds, intended to represent the swish of falling water. In the absence of the Gwent Glee Party, who were down with influenza (most of them), tho entertainment con- cluded with several series of comic films, a. "The Short-sighted Ghost" and "The I, Haunted Hotel." The lantern WM operated by Mr. T. Mer cer, and occasional music was supplied b I Mr. R. P. Hughes (Wesley Chapel). Hon. Odo Vivian presided Proceed which probably w; ■ 1 ■■ go :<j I tbe Y.M.C.A. At, Fund. 1