The Cambrian

SEDITIOUS MURDER IN INDIA. PROMINENT POLICE OFFICIAL SHOT. CaJcuftta, Mond&y\—About h-alfrtisi five this -evening Inspector Sbumsiher Alum, of the Criminal Investigation Department, was shot dead In. the High Court. The assassin was a Bengal yout', cged about 20. He was imrneckateily arr;st-x1, end a loaded revolver was found in his possession, On being questioned, he refused t, disclo&s his name, saying, "You Qiay do what you like with me." The mirrdered officer a prominent part in th-e investig-at.on cf the recent anarchist Shumshe-r Alum was killed while listening to 1 h eridencc in the Alipore case, p.dds Re.u- te.c The murd-3ier fled, down a corridor into the street, where ho was pursued by a TcountSed policemen. Trd iugiti.'B tSTrew ;1,. bomb at tus imrsuer, but it failed to explcde. Tiie tragedy caused the greatest sen sal ion and an enormous crowd blooked the ao proaches to the High. Court. The judge subsequently viewed tne bxiy of the victim.—("Morning Letider.")

FRENCH REVOLUTION RECALLED IN A SWANSEA LEC- TURE. Public interest in the most tragic, most momentous event of human history—at j least in modern times—the French Ivevoiu- tion, and interest aleo in the popular preacher of Wesley Chapei, Swcaisea—Itev. Cheyne Chaddock—was shown on Mop-day; evening by the presence and close attention j to the lirst of a series of six lectures in that. cdifice of a very large audience. Mr. J. F. Stephens presided. Tbe first lecture was of an introductory kind. The lecturer has evidently put in a good deal of reading, and hie excellent im memory enabled him to speak, without notes, without hesitation, for over an hour, the vast audience exhibiting no sign of weariness. The spoaker showed how France had been oppressed by her nobility and by her clergy, treated of the influence of Vol- taire and Rousseau, of hunger and despair, and finally declared that his sympathies were with the people of France and not with the clergy and nobility. I Tho lecturee aie to be continued fort- nightly, on Monday evenings, admission free, but there is opportunity of expressing approbation of the lecturer's efforts when collecting boxes come round. 1

PORT TALBOT WRETCH. GETS THREE MONTiUS, BUT DESERVES MORE. At Aberavon on ilonday, Henry Joixee, laJboarer, Gwarycaeau, Port Tailbot, was charged with neglecting his three children. Mr Evans, for the N.SP.O.C. said defend. ant's wages averaged 22s. per week. He ill- treated his wife and rendered the home in a iainenta-bte condition. Inspector Best said he found the children fcatily clad, the woman wac ill, and the house dirty, also he found defendant drunk and the pla.ee strewn with broken thing's. The wife complained that deferudant had! assaulted her and she showed a lump on her! head. Windows were also broken. In an empty room ha found 14 empty quart beer bottles and; ten empty whisky and brandy bottles. He took the children to the cottage homos and the woman to the workhouse. Sentence of three months bard labour was passed.

=: NEATlI FOREMAN PAINTER. FIRM GHJlEGE HIM WITH rHErr. At Neath on Monday, John Davies, fore- man painter, Charles-street, was (harg-ed with steaimg brushes and pail, value 20s., property of Waring, Cole and Waring. Mr M Arnold prut.ed; Mr Jestyn Jeffreys de- fended. Herbert Waring said defendant, who had, been in their owploy since 1908, had chargp oi a stores key.. Witness took stock last i week and missed articles. Those, the sub. ject of the charge, were found on defend- airt's premises. Orosa-exajnined: The pail originally taken from defendant's house was his own. De- fecdMit a.fterwaT-ds returaed tihe firm's, When questioned Davies admitted that one of the brushes was in his house. With re- gurd to the other brushes they had been used in graining weeks ago. DefenJdlant voluntarily returned a diamond cutter. Defendant had many tools of his own and 1 witness wae not prepared to say that he ha4 not used some of them on the firm's work. It was not because he thought that defend-1 ant had been using the tools on pz-iv ate Tork that witness brought the prosecution. Defendaott vae fined £1 and ocste.

CHANCELLOR'S BELLICOSE CONSTITUENTS. QUARRYMEN'S ACTS OF TERRORISM. Riotous sceaies occurred at Carnarvon on Monday after the declaration of Mr. Lloyd George's vi-rcorv. Hundreds of quarrymen came down early ia the afternoon, bent upon celebrating the Chancellor's victory. They organi&cd a torchlight procession and paraded the prin- cipal streets, compelling every place of bu.sia€&r> to okise and release its assistants from further duty. Following this came a demonstration against licensed premises, and a compulsory closing scheme was put in force. They first turned attention io an hotel in the centre of the town, demon- strating in force in front of it, and demand- ing the putting out of the lights and the closing of the house. The proprietor declined to do this, and a window was smashed. The proprietor yielded, and put out the lights and closed the doors. The crowd then marched to Castle- square and later demonstrated against an- other hotel, crying, "Put out the lights and close your house." After holding out for some ten minutes the lioemsee sub- mitted, and the lights were put out and the house closed. Other hots-Is were simi- larly treated. Then the smaller licensed houses were visited in turn with the same result. SAVAGE ATTACK ON LADIES. After the declaration of the Carnarvon poll two well-known ladies, wlcmse only offence was the wearing of the Unionist colours, were assailed by a mob of "Liberals." Thev sought refuge in the Post Office, outside of which a huge crowd assembled. When they emerged from the office, accompanied by a poese of police, t-hey were savagely attacked, the police being swept aeide. The ladies were fol- lowed along the streets by a howling crowd, shouting, "Kiil the devils," and kicks were aimed at them

BATTLE OVER A COFFIN. DOUGHTY DEEDS IN DUMFRIES. A riot occurred at Dumfries on Monday night following the declaration of the poll. The Liberals marched in procession through the town carrying a eofSn labelled, "The last of Tariff Reform." The procession was followed by a huge crowd, but, on reaching the residential quarter of Albany was received by hostile elements, who made a determined effort to 1 capture the coffin. i The police endeavoured to disperse the combatants, but had to draw their batons in self-defecce, and the disturbance was not ended until the coffin was smashed.

BRIDLE AND URB FOR SEDITION INDIAN GOVERNMENT MOVES AT LAST. (Renter Foreign Special). Calcutta, Tuesday. -Tiie Earl of Minto, the Viceroy, speaking to-day at the first meeting of the new Legislative Council, alluded to sedition, saying they had too long- tolerated revolutionary literature out of chivalrous unwillingness to interfere with freedom of speech. He was now determined to bridle literary license. The speech foreshadows the introduction of a stnngent Press Act.

SCALDS WERE NOT SERIOUS. BUT YSTALYFERA BABE SUCCUMBS. At Y stalyÎera on Saturday an inquest was held on the body of Win. Williams, aged eight months, Cyfyng-road. who died on Friday from scalds received on Wednesday. David Jas. Williams, collier, the father, said his wife told him she was seated near the fire with the child when the latter pulled the tea-pot off the hob, getting scalded on the arm and face. He did not think the matter serious, as deceased was quiet and contented all night. Dr. Nelson said that he saw the child c Thursday. The scalds were not serious. Witness was called again on Friday, and found deceased in convulsions, from which I it never recovered. Death was due to i- vulsions caused by shock due to the scalds. A verdict of accidental death wos re- turned.

SCHOOLGIRL SHOT. TRAGIC LOVE AFFAIR IN A SWISS PENSION. r Geneva, Monday.—Mile. Obrist, a young lady of twenty, the daughter of a wealthy Belgian, was shot end dangerously wounded J last evening in a. largo giris' school at Arbon, on Lake Constance. The criminal was the fifteen-year-old eon of the headmistress and proprietor of the school, who had fadlen desperately in love with his victim. Last evening the boy knocked at the room of Mile. Obrist, and said that his mother wished to see her at once in the salon. She went downstairs, and on entering the salon i-, -&, confronted by the youth, who said: "It is not mother, but I, who want to sprok to you. Will you become my wife?" Mile. Obiist laughingly refused to give Ise the promise and was moving away when the youth drew a revolver and shot at her twice, afterwards blowing out his brains, One of the bullets struck Mile .Obrist in the head and the other lodged in her body. She is lying in a dangerous condition.— ("Daily Express.")

'—— ————— VERY IMPORTANT SECRETS! GERMAN NAVAL EXPERT SOUNDS AN AT-A If. ENGLISH ADMIRALTY'S ALLEGED ESPIONAGE. Berlin, Monrf^.—-Cbum, Ernst lieventlcw is IDUI'ill upset by a recently-published Bag- lish essay, it. which details axe given of last year's target-firing OIl board German bat- tleships. He wrileo- "We have here a perfectly dear case <>i espionage, which probably is directly con- tsected with the English AcSmirailty. I couljd if I chose adduce u positive and very drastic example of the coranoction betweai the Ad- miralty and the Preae.. From what he has learnt the person in question, in so far aa he is a journalist, publishes such things as will porobaibiy not excite tco m h atten- tion. and the naval secret service receives others, auKS more iniportitut ones, for ite own use. If one bears this in mind it is no com- tort that the example given here does not prove that very important secrete hatve got into strange hands. "Whoever can publish these things is (juite certainly in a position to know much more, and it is equally certain that, as a matter of fact, he has learnt more. None of these people wooSd sacrifice the necessary time, money, and risk cm the few data and tatements which have been publislrod. ("Daily Telegraphs")

LLAN ELLY GAS SMELLS BADLY. The gais at Llanelly on Monday gave off meet unpleasant sickly fumes when lighted, and many householders found it so unbeclx- able that they were obliged to resort to oil lamps. ■' — ■ ii

LUfelTANTA DISAPPOINTS FISH- GUARD. The Lusitania was to have called at Fish- guard on Monday, and three special trains were dispatched in accordance. Probably through weather delays the Ormarder did not put in at the Welsh port however.

From Swansea in December there w«ere 29,794 tone of coal sent coastwise; from Part Talbot, 12,390 tons: Briton Feny, 12,558 tana; Lioneily, —

GLOVE CONTESTS AT SWANSEA KID DAVIS WINS OXCE MORE. ACCIDENT TO HIS OPPONENT. The Swansea Athlctic Club are to be com- mended for the ppL&iid id fare they provided on Monday evening at Prince of Wales- road. The club was opened last 1 night, and there was a splcndic attendance of disciples of the nohle a.rt. The contests were conducted in a business-like manner, and the tights cammenoad punctaally at the advertised time. The chief bout, was the international con- test between Kid Davis (the coloured wonder of America) and Alf North (Bir- raingiiam). The tight was for ten two- niinute rounds, for lO aside, and the club pur.ve, both men having agreed to wear soft Kin dag as and 4oz. gloves. The referee was ¡ W. Da vice, and the timekeeper Mr. W. Doheirty, whilst the official seconds were Mcasrs. H. Dolling and K. Taylor. The tussle had been looked forward to with con- siderable int,-iest, and the coloured mail was iavourite. Both contestants were well matched as regards height, weight aaid reach. The fight opened cauticufily, nedther man taking any libertieis in the first round, and only a few faoe blows wore sent home. In the second round both of the men warmed to tiiei.r work, and the fighting was more vigorous. About halfway through Davis I cornerod North, and in attempting to dodge the former the Birmingham man slipped on to the ropes, which were not close enough together, and overbadancing, hie fell awk- wardly out of tiie ring on to the ground, a distance of about uve feet. FLe injured his thigh, <VDd when lifted into the ring hie leg was so painful that he could not stand up, and -the right wae awarded to Kid Davis. A spirited six-round exhibition contest A spirited six-round exhibition contest took place between Dai Morgan (Swansea) ] and lkii Thomas ("Gallus") (Swansea), for the club's purse. The latter was much the stronger, but Morgan put up a good figiit and fcaved coru-ad-erabie punishment through smart ducking. Thomas had the beat of matters towards the end. IFany Taylor (Swajiseej and Tag Themes PP-oval Navy) had a four-round exhibition spac. The latter sacrificed tco much to style, and Taylor, who was in better train- ing, forced the fight and was the superior man. A four-round bout was fought between Alf Reiad (Ixradon) and Donovan (Swansea). The men set to work immediately, and the Londoilof:2r was the smarter man and had a longer reach, which he used to .advantage, aJtiiough Donovan was very game in close work, and did very well. Private Jim E-vans (.Swansea) and Baties (Neath) gave an exhibition, and the con-test was veiy ovc-n., Bates showing good form. Tour one-and-a-ha-lf-minute romid spar took }. lace between the Swansea midgets laylor and Lenzie. The former, is a son of i tarry Taylor, and the conte»;.t wa'ts very spirited and by no means the least r; interest- ing event on the programme. The lads were attired In wbite, and red jerseys re- spectively, and showed splendid promise. They were both very smart and keen. No i decisions wesre given in any of tll2 contaste except the one between Kid Davis and North. At the conclusion it wae announced that Priest, of Cardiff, would light Private Jim Evans (Swansea) in a fifteen two-minute contest for B10 aside and £ 15 added by the club, next Monday evening.

I "DESPISE AND LOATH ME." LEEDS DOCTOR'S APPEAL TO HIS WIFE. In the Divorce Court on Monday, Mrs. Jessamine Hyacinth Clark was granted a decree nisi on the ground of the desertion and adultery of her husband, Mr. Sidney Clark, a doctor, who had practised in Leeds. Counsel for petitioner s^icl the parties were married in 18S3. In October, 1S06, the hus- band left his wife, stating he was going to Sunbury. He did not return, and the wife subsequently received a letter from him, in which he said :— Despise and loath me as I loath myself. I have gone out of ihe place with -kirs. Bentley und her son, v/bo is the only son. She will end it if I do not take ,er, and I cannot let her boy die. I want you to have a divorce and deepise me. You will never suffer more than I do." Counsel said Mrs. Bentiey, wife of a Leeds chemist, was the lady with whom adultery was alleged.

ARMENIAN MINISTER. THRILLING STORY AT SWANSEA OF ADVENTURE. Swansea Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium was crowded on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev Krikar Bekesnilian, of Armenia, ad- dressed the "Men's Own" gathering on "How I escaped from the grip of the Turk." The president of the Own," lT. H. S. Smart, presided and welcomed Mr. Bekes- i-ilian. Mr. George Thomas, of Kilvey, the soloist, was heard to magnificent effect in "Friend., thou art going hence." Mr. Bekesnilian, who speaks English per- fectly, delivered his thrilling narrative of his escape from the Turkish dungeon and from the country", in which he traced the guiding hand of God. His account of his sufferings and the escape of his wife and children, after t three years' separation, to this country, as well as his interviews with leading State officials including the Minister for Foreign Affairs, held his very large audience with the deepest interest. Mr Arthur Davies, F.R.C.O., proved, as usual, an able accompanist. At the evening "Home Circle" the musical psnograonme arranged by Miss Fanny Thomas, C.R.A.M., attracted a crowd, many persons being unabite to gain admission. Solos were rendered by Miss May Harris and Messirs. W. Tanner and Frank Wignall, and orches- tral selections by twelve members of the Philharmonic Society, under the conductor- ship of Mr. Chynoweth and Mr. A. W. ) Pound. The\ keynote for the weak, "Go Forward," was-given by Mr. B. J. Edwards, of Brecon College. Next Sunday the Rev. T. Cheyne Chad- dock willi address the afternoon. "Men's Own."

LONDON AND PROVINCIAL BANK PROPOSED NEW PREMISES AT SWANSEA. Negotiations are proceeding for the acqui- sition of the old "Cambrian" newspaper property, in Wind-street, Swansea, for the rebuilding of the London and ProvinciaJ. Bank, at present situate juet opposite in Wind-street. The proposal is to acquire the property from and including Messrs. Fulton's down to Messrs. Mmining and Morris, and r"gl-kt through to Fisher-street. The Metal Ex- change will remain intact, but a passage will run direct through from Wind-street to Fisher-street. The new frontage alone which is to be devoted to the bank purposes mea- sures 55 ft. The estimated cost of the new undertak- ing, which includes the erection of command- ing premises and one of the handsomest blocks in Swansea, will run into some

8»-—w- "■ J- RECENT DUNYANT FATALITY. The funeral of Thomas Parry (37), who was fatally injured by a fall of roof at Killan Colliery on Tuesday last, took place at Siloam Chapel, Killay, on Monday. Rev. D. Davies officiated. The majority of the workmen at Killan collieries were present, work having been suspended. A beautiful floral wreath was received from cteceased's f ellow-worknaen.

LLANDEBIE FAMILY'S DISTRESS. William Evans, married, with five child- ren. Frondeg, Llandebie, has been missing froin home since- December 13th. His family are greatly upset at his mysterious disappearance. He was last seen in Swan- sea. He spent a night at the Rutland Hotel and wired to his relations that he was going I to Glasgow, but nothing has been heard of him since.

SUFFRAGETTE MEETING AT ABERAVON. FAIRLY GOOD AND FAIRLY LIVELY GATHERING. A meeting organised by the Women's Freedom League was held a,t the Public Hall, Aberavon, on Monday afternoon. Mrs. E. A. Cleeves (Swansea) presided, and the speakers were Mrs. Beith, Mrs. Fagan, and Mrs. Parkes, London. There was a large att--ndance-voutlis probably prepon- derating. The doors wsre closed promptly at three o'clock, leaving a, large crowd outside, although there was plenty of room in the gallery. Mrs. Cleeves, who was received with ap- plause, appealed for a fair hearing. Mrs. Beith said that even Mr. Balfour had said that the conditi-orv of the women of this country was a, shame. (Applause and disorder.) If women could occupy public positions, such as sanitary inspectors, etc., they shouid get the vote. Tbey were there that day to ask the electors of Mid-Glamor- gan to return a member in favour of the vote for women. (Disorder.) The laws in the past had been made by men alone, but the women knew better how to deal with children, etc. (Cries of Half-time," cheers and booing, and Mrs. Beith eat down). Mrs. Fagan (London), who opened her ad- dress with" IMioo and gentlemen," was interrupted with the remark, "Gentlemen first, please." She said they were not allied to any political party. (Disorder.) Mr. Lloyd George—(cheers)—Mr. Balfour— (cheers) and My, Winston Churchill were all in favour of the vote for women. Eng- land would be bettor for it. (Cheers and booing.) 1 azaiion without representation was tyranny. They were liberals on strike. They were between the devil and the deep sea when they were between the two par- ties. Thev were a nervous and timid lot. (Cheers, laughter and booing.) Thev were fighting for the women who were working for three farthings an hour, and against in° fantile mortality which had to be checked for the sake, of the population of the for the sake, of the population of the country. (Disorder.) They attempted to at- tend a meeting of Sir S. T. Evans at Cym- mer recently, but at the door of the hall were met by the three biggest policemen she had even f«;i. (Laughter and cheers.) They did not belong to the militant suffragettes, and they told them so, and sent in to tell and they told them so, and sent in to t.ell Sir S. T. Evans, with the result that after a long wait they got in and sat on the plat- form with Sir Samuel. At this point eomeone in the gallery started kicking and another introduced a rattle and disorder continued. Mrs. 1 arkes tnen delivorod a stirring ad- dress on the suffrage question, and at the cuose Mrs. Cleeves invited questions, but not one was forthcoming, and a collection was wiereupon mads amid cheers and sink- ing and shouts for Lloyd George, and the meeting closed in splendid order. A tremendous crowd witnessed the speakers' departure for Mcusstog, where they were due to speak against Sir S. T. Evans.

SWANSEA TRADERS' MISHAPS ONE SUNK: TWO OTHERS DAMAGED. About 110 miles from Cape Metapan, Greece, the crew of the British steamer Kmgswell were taken off by the British steamer Jessie, and the Kmgswell was then in a sinking condition. The Kingswoll was oound from Siphnos to this country with chrome ore, and is a well-known Swansea trader. A collision in the North Sea between the Biitish steamer Restitution and t,he Swedish steamer Helens Lohden has resulted ::n both vescels putting into Yarmouth badly dam- aged. The Restitution was bound from Avonmouth to the Tyne for repairs and re- classification, and is a vessel of 3,299 tons, built in 1885, and valued at £23.500. The Helene Lohden is a steamer of 1,074 tons., built in 1872. Both these vessels, particularly the latter, are weii'-known in Swansea and the Bristol Channel.

HEAVEN AND HELL. UNITARIAN CONCEPTION THEREOF. Rev. Matthew R. Scott, a popular preacher from Southport, occupied the pupil at Hie Swansea Unitarian Church on Sunday. Before a largo congregation in the evening Mr. Scott eloquently and con- vincingly set out the Unitarian conception of heaven and hell. The kingdom of heaven, as aJluded to by Jesus, was primarily, he said, not a place but a state of character. It wais man dam.T the will of God on earth. The Christian teaching as Jesus taugnt it was not g 11 el men into heaven, but getting heaven into men. The secret of the power of Jesus was not in what He said or what He did, but in what He was. As illustrative of high spirituality in men the preacher re- ferred to Martineau and Eanerson. This heaven has also, as Mr. Scott hicidlv pointed out, its corresponding hell--the tor- ment of unsatisiied and imsatdsfiable selfish desire.

J WORST GALE OF THE WINTER NORTH Fsrr COAST STORM SWEPT. A heavy snowstorm is raging in the North and Eastern counties. Many rural roads in North Yorkshire and South Durhaan are im- passable. All outdoor work is suspended in the Tees ship yards. At BrijiJiugtot: aErboar the lights were smashed by the gale during the uigbi and the doors of the public rooms were burst in Itrf -hoavy seas. A South fields message says this is the heaviest storm of the winter. 1-ne traim ser- vice has been partly suspended. A terrifi" sea is running and raaay vessels are shel- tering in harbour.

FELL DOWN THE HOLD. FOREIGN SAILOR INJURED AT SWANSEA. A foreign seaman, named Johaoson (2;5), was admitted to the Swansea Hospital on Monday suffering from severe injury to the back. He had fallen from the deck into the hold of the s.s. Aquilla, lying at the North Dock, outside the Graigola Wharf, a dis- tance of 20 feet.

FIEE ATTBERAVON. P ÃFER HANGER'S SHOP GUTTED. At two o'clock on Monday morning a fire occurred at Mrs Brooks's paper hanging premises, Cwmavon-road, Aberavon. and so quickly did the flames spread that the place was gutted. The shop was well stocked with inflammable goods and these gave the fire a good bold. Aberavon brigade and the police were soon on the scene and did all in their power to subdue the outbreak, but were un- amccessful and they then devoted their ef- forts to prevemting the lire spreading to adjoining premises and in this were success- ful. It is not known how the rire originated.

YNYSHIR COLLIERS IN PERIL. Whilst three men were being brought to the surface at Lady Lewis' Colliery, Yny- shir, an over-wind took place, resulting in John Evans, fireman, sustaining a fractured thigh and a cut over his eye. By the ac- tion of the safety catch the cage was, for- tunately, held in position, and prevented the three from being hurled to the bottom.

GATvNANT G.W.R. AMBULAJfCE GLASS. At Raven Hotel, Garnant, interesting pre- sentations were made in connection with the G.W.K. Bailwayme. (t. John's Ambulance Class. Dr Hughes, Ammanford (examiner), band-ed certificates and. medallions to the students, aird urged rafSlwaymen to attend the classes regularly. Dr. Mor. gan was preeemted with a case of pipes by the class members as a mark of keen interest and sacrifice displayed as instructor. AKlVanrtag-e was taken to pre. sent Foreman Thomas with a drawing-room cabinet on the occasion of his marriage. Mr Ben Davies. stationmaster, presided.

TRADE AT WEST WALES DOCKS 1 I CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT IN I SWANSEA SHIPMENTS. HANDSOME INREASE: NEW YEAR { STARTS WELL. (Specialily Compiled for the "Daily Post.") 1 Swansea, Monday.—Compared with Janu- ary last year, a considerable improvement is displayed in the trade of the port in the cur- rent month, so far, notwithstanding the wea- ther has been extremely bad. The returns of imports and exports last week give an in- crease of 30,000 tons as against the corres- ponding week. The coal and patent fuel trades were brisk and the imports satisfactory, whilst there was an average clearance of general goods. The Holt liner Csllchas. one of the firm's largest boats, has arrived, to load tinplates, etc., at the King's Dock, for Singapore and Chinese ports. Shipments of coal and patent faed were 80,475 tons. Imports included :—Russia, 1,026 loads of timber; Germany, 200 tons general; Portu- gal, 1,450 tons iron pyrites; Holland and Belgium, 3,545 tons general; Spain, 1,360 tons iron ore; Cape of Good Hope, 3,767 tons copper reg-ulus and are, and 71 tons cop- per bottoms; New York, 157 tons general. Coal shipments:-—Sweden, 2,400 tons; Norway, 1,400 tons; Denmark, 750 tons; Germany, 2,910 tons; Holland and Belgium, 2,000 tons; Francc, 30,465 tons; Spam, 1,910 tons; Itaily, 13,400 tons; Brazil, 1,920 tons; and homo ports, 8,110 tons. Patent fuel:—France, 3,390 tons; Spain, 1,200 tons; Italy, 1,950 tons; Alexandria., 2,940 tons; and Brazil, 4,700 tons. Imports, 19,453 tons; exports, 87,010 tone; and total trade, 106,463 tons, compar- pared with 107,377 tons the previous week and 75,702 tons the corresponding week last year. Shipments of coal, 66,295 tons; patent fuel, 14,180 tons and tinplates and general goods, 6,535 tons. I The latter were for Sweden, Germany, Holland, Beigium, France, Italy, New York, and home poits. Shipments of tinplates, 56,407 boxes; and receipts from works, 67,143 boxes. Stocks in the dock warehouses and vans, 133,301 boxes, compared with 122,565 boxes this day week and 219,528 box as at this date last year. The following vessels are due to load gen- eral cargo in the eu-Taent week:—Pluto (Amsterdam), Tasso and Milo (Antwerp), Apollo (Rotterdam), City of Dortmund (Hamburg), Adolf (Gothenburg), Dokka II (Copenhagen and Stettin), Endymion (Baltic ports), Sir Walter (Lisbon and Oporto), Kisig (Spain and Portugal), Priam (Portuguese I ports), Fabian (Italian ports), DagfLn I Medi- 1 .1 terranean ports), Wells City (New York), I Holland (Brazil), and Calchas (Singapore and Chinese ports). Vessels in dock on Sat-arday: -team, 48; sail;, 27-tatai, 75. LLANELLY RETURNS BELOW THE AVERAGE. The result of last week's trading at the Llanelly Docks was not near so satisfactory as that of the previous few weeks, and both exports and imports were below the average Tlier was no particular reason for this Shortage as all the industries of the dis- trict were in full work. Aggregate tonnage handled for the week amounted too 5,257 tons, a dec.rea.se on last week of 2,623 tons, and compared mith the corresponding period of last year an in- crease of 92 tons. The coal expoi-ts fell off considerably. Exports for the week amounted to 2,647 tons, and were composed of coal, 1,530 tons; tinplates, 500 tons; steel bars, 300 tons and lime, 527 tons. Imports amounted to 2,610 tons, and consisted of: Stones, 300 tons; pig iron, 2,000 tons; scrap iron, 100 tons; and spent oxide, 210 tons. The coal trade is fairly busy, and most collieries are putting in full time. The possibility of a strike in April is adding to the pressure, and prioes are likely to be- come firmer in a few weeks. The new Garwydd Company have struck the coal in their new slant. The tinplate trade is still very firm, and prices of late have increased several pence per box. The principal exports last week were to America-, 1,677 tons; Russia., 1,182 tons; and India, 900 tons. The position in the steel trade looks more hopeful, and l'ocal works have increased their prices. About 4,500 tons of steel bars were received in the various Welsh ports, but this was in liquidation of old contracts. The various foundries and gal- vanising works are also very busy. STEADY INCREASE IIT PORT TALBOT 'I SHIPMENTS. Shipments at Port Talbot Docks last week were fairly good and trade genoerally is far better. I Returns, compared with laist year, show an increase of 7,226 tons, but compared with the preceding week a decrease of 469 tons. Imports decreased by 1,137 tons, but ex- TL ports yielded an increase of 718 tons. Orders continue good and trade firm, whilst all works in the district are going well. The returns are as follows:- Exports—Coa.1 (foreign porta), 29:842 tools; ooal (coastwise). 704 tone; coke, 6S6 tons; patent fuel, 4.6C3 tons; angle iron, 265 tons; tinplates, 213 tons; total, 36,333 tons. I Imports—Ballast, 1506 tons; iron ore, 1030 toes; pig iron, 520 tons; pitwood, 663 tons; general, 25 tons; total, 3,744 tons. I Total shipment 4Q.077 tons. Vessels in (Look on Sotutfdlay—Steam 15, j sail 13, total 29. i t

PRIGS, PRUDES AND FADDISTS MASTER WINSTON'S OPINION OF THE DEAR RADICALS. "CONSERVATIVE MINISTER'S OUR ONLY HOPE." It may interest the Radical admirers of the President of the Board of Trade to read what he said of them in some of his speeches. Hera are a few extracts: September 26, 1900.—The moment we come to an election contest there is always a certain section of the Radical party who took upon it as a main plank in their platform that they should be able to say come damaging, insulting, and usually lying thing about an opponent. I July 14, 1898.—The Radical party is composed of prigs and prudes and fad- dists. October 2h, 1900.-We must remember that the Liberal party is a very liberal party; it takes in everybody—everybody below a certain line, that is. It goes to the bot- tom, and will soon be at the bottom again. April 27, 1901—The Radical party is rot dead It is hiding from the pub- lic view like the toad in the block of coal, but when it stands forth in its hideous- ness the Tories will have to hew the filthy object limb from limb. August 17, 1900.-The Radicals always starve the fighting services. The Con- servative Ministers are our only hope in these military matters. September 24, 1900 .The Radicals tell us that the Est pi re will always be eafe in their hands. All I can say is that the great oversea Colonies do not accept that statement. September 20, 1900.—I tell you that wars conducted by the Liberals end in shame and defeat.

ZOAR CHAPEL, SWANSEA. Mr. E. J. Gruffydd, a student at, Car- marthen College, preached at ZOaJr Welsh Congregational Chapel, Swansea, on &m- day. Both his sermons created a favourable impression, and Mr. Gruffydd has been en- gaged to preach again at Zoar in April. Zoar Chaped are without a pastor at present,

--= NEWPORT AND THE ASSIZES. Newport Council Parliamentary commit- tee 1100 decided to recommend the Corpora- I tion to proceed with the building 01 assize courts immediately a,n intimation is received that the assizes would be removed to New- port.

LORD DYNEVOR. I HIS SE V ENTY-FO URTI1 BIRTHDAY. Lord Dymevor, who completed his 74th year oil Monday, has a pedigree which may literally be said to be lost in antiquity, for he traces it through iuuumeaable aip-Aioes, ap-Gritiitissas, and other no We Welshmen, to a kalf-eister of King Arthur of the Hound Table. By his marriage to a granddaughter of the second Earl of Harewood (who died nearly twenty-one yead-s ago) Lord Dyruevor has three daughters, called by the Welsh names of Gladys, Nest, and G wenlliau, and all only son. The future Lady Dynevor was Lady Mar- garet Villietrs, one of Lord Jersey's pretty I and clever daughters. Dyncvoir Castle, the family seat in Carmarthenshire, was once the residence of the princes ot South Wales. The old castle is in ruins, and the modem Dynevor is an uninteresting square build- ing with corner towers.

LLANELLY ASSAULT. "DENTAL" OPERATION WITH A HAMMER. I At Llanelly on Men-day, John Rees, Bryn- terrace Hotel, charged Frederick Evans, 3a, Bryn-terracs, with a-saul'ting him, and a!s) oa-us. ng damage to a door. oa-us. ng damage to a door. 11-c. Luidlor d. aaid the assauilt was com- mitied witiliout any provocation, his client being struok in the lace with a hammer, and some teeth loosened.. Def 'ixkvnt said ha was very sorry for what he Lad done. Tha Bench imposed, a fine of P-2, and also ordered defendant to pay 5s. in respect of the d. mage to the door.

THE OLD, OLD RUMOUR. G.W.R. CO. AND PORT TALBOT. Reports were circulated at Cardiff docks on Monday concerning the future relation- ship of the Port TaJbot Railway and Docks Compa.ny and the Great Western Ccm- pany. It was understood that a movement is on foot for 1he Great Western to acquii-e greater control over the Port Talbot con- cern, and that probably the latter would eventually be merged into the larger com- pany. Port Talbot Ordinary Shares were act- ively deaJt in, and closed 5-16 higher at 11 11-16.

SWANSEA OCTOGENARIAN, DEATH OF MRS. MARIA GEAR, BRYN-ROAD. The death occurred on Monday, at the residence of her eon, 114, Bryn-road, Swan- sea, of Mrs. Maria Gear, widow of the late Mrs. James Gear, income-tax collector. The deceased lady, who was 84 years of age, had only been seriously ill for about a month. She was a native of Oombmartin, and leaves five sons, including Mr. Albert Gear,, collector at the Inland Revenue Offices.

SWANSEA FRENCH RESIDENT. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF M. GAIC. M. Charles Gais, who died of heart dis- ease at his residence Burman-street, Swan- sea, on Thursday, was well-known at Swan- sea docks. lie came to Swansea, from St. Malo in 1857, and commenced business as skip broker. Monsieur Gaic, who never be- came naturalised, fought against the Prus- sians in 1870, and nt the conclusion of the war returned to Swansea, where he has re- sided ever since. At the time of his deat-h he was in the employ of Messrs. Cann and Glass. Sympathy is felt for his sister, who for many years had acted as his house- keeper. He was a member oi St. David's (Ii. C.) Church. The funeral of M. Gaic took place on Monday afternoon, at Danygraig, and was attended by M. Rodde (French Consul) and members of the French colony, including M. F. Le Bans, J. Sevestre, P. Courtcis, G. Rouxell, L. A. Tesfcoiat, F. Youilie, F. Tissior, R. Lefebre, R. Marette, A. Petin, F. Thomas, P. Gaude, P. Grinda, E. Bel- loir, E. Bassac, S. B-enard, J. Barbier, etc. Messrs. T. E. ^Vaney, S. Wedlake, W. Cann (deceased's employer), Ca.nn, junior, and others also attended. Rev. Father Gwydr officiated, and the French Consul delivered a panegyric of deceased, making reference to the fact tliat he fought for France against the Prussians. D. G. Phillips, Dillwyn-street, was the under- taker. (

ELECTION LAWSUIT. 4 SOUTHPORT FIGHT'S LEGAL 1 SEQUEL. i Major White, the Unionist candidate for i the Southport Division ot Lancashire, was the plaintiff in an action in the Lancashire Chancery Court on Monday, and Baron de Forest, the Radical candidate, who has since lost his seat, was the defendant. The case is understood to liave arisen out of statements made at Radical meetings that I Major White was a food taxer. lylr. Jenkins, K.C., for Major White, said that Baron de Forest, or persons for whom he was. responsible, had made a statement impugning the personal veracity of Major White. Mr. Hemmerde. K.C., for Baron de Forest, said that the application was a per- fectly frivolous one, and no evidence was necessary. His case was that the statements made were true in substance and fact. As the Southport election was finished on that day, he did not anticipate they would be troubled much further with the matter, but in a month they would file affidavits. The motion was adjourned.

ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE. MONDAY. (Before Dr. Arnallt Jones, Majcsr Gray aind Mr. C. Jones). Ellen Conroy, married, Green Park- etreet, was fined 5s. and costs for drunken- ness. For not sanding- children regularly to school Hy. Clifford was fined 7s. 6d. S. West and Thos. Morgan, 5s.; Hy. Rses and Chas. Jemar (all of Port Talbot), 2s. 6s. each. David Jones, farmer, Grugwallt Farm, Margam, was summoned for failing to promptly report cases of sheep scab.-N-lr. Hunter d-efende.,d.-P.S. Phillips said out of 500 sheep he found five suffering. Defen- dant had reported ooab on tiie 8th, bit their contention was that it should have been reported on the 1st inst..—Mr. Hunter said that defendant had done all that he reasonably could, and dipped his sheep twice annually, whereas only once was re- quired by law. As soon as they were found to be suffering the animals were isolated.— The Bench dismissed tiie case. Alfred Stevens, 3, Pwllyglaw, Owmavon, was charged with travelling between Aber- avon and Cwmavon without having paid his fare.—J. Davies, Copper-row, W. D. Morris, Copper-row, and Nathaniel Williams, 14, Colliers-row, were also charged with at- tempting to travel by tm, in.-St-,vetis was feed 15s. and costs; Davies and Williani,,3 20*3. a.nd costs, and Morris 25s. and costs.

r Messrs. Sydney Evans and Sam Jenkins, the revivalists, visit Libanus, Morriston, on Saturday and Sunday next.

DELIGHTFUL ENTEETAINMENT AT MORRISTON. Exceedingly gratifying is the audienc3 wbich weekly patronises the Picture Hail at Morriston. Those present on Monday evening were delighted with the excellent variety of films pia.ee! before them which incluiled:- The Mexican Renegrwes. For Her Country's SaJie, Figistiag Bob, The Blind Detectivc, Broken Happiness, The Obstinate Mule, One' begged Story, etc. The vocalists were Miss j J/lag^ie Lewis ("Llinos Ai1lv;ydd"), who con-! tribnted two fine readerings, "By the Foun-j tain" and There's u Land," whilst Mr Joe j Dermis sang- "The Sonmd of the Drum," and1 f "Go to Sea. | Dermis sang- "The Sonmd of the Drum," and1 f "Go to sez6. 1. )

A NIGHT WITH BURNS. SOUTHPORT MINISTER'S SWANSEA LECTURE. THE POET'S REALITY AND SINCERITY. At Swansea Unitarian Church on Monday Rev. Matthew R. Scott, Southport, deliver- ed, before a large audience, a lecture on "Robert Burns," whose 151st anniversary of birth is en Tuesday being celebrated. The lecturer, himself a Scot, spoke of the reality and sincerity of Bums' poems, and quoted many passages. It had been said that the "Cotters' Saturday Night" was the religion of Burns' father, but had the heart that conceived the "Cotters' Saturday Night" not felt its religion that great poem could never ha.ve been writ'en. The seared of Burns' power over the hecrts of men was his sincerity—hiis passion for reality. They felt it in the lines; it broko out into music. Burns set his faoe as flint against all artifi- ciality. Scotch humour was not so far gone as the suggestion that "A man's a man for that" would make a glorious national an them. Where was the nation, asked the rev. gentleman, worthy of that great utter- anœ? It was an anthem for the whole hu- man race, and in the lines of that poem was the pulse of the human heart beating throughout the race. And yet there was nothing that Burns had written that had been more completely misunderstood than "A man's a man for a' that." Some people seemed to think that men could be anything and be a man for a' that. That was not the meaning of Burns' poem. The relation of Bums to the 20th century, the lecturer said, was the need of reality in our religious and political lrif, and incidentally the rev. gen- tlteman, in enlarging upon sympathy for the little field-mouse, condemned the killing of insects in the in- terests of science, birds for fash- ionable hats, and hunting for sport "and amusement. It was heathenish, it was bar- barity, and it was wefll nigh devilish. (Hear, hear.) To the oft-repeated question as to whether Burns, with his broad, burly Scotch dialect, could live in our refined life, the lec- turer gave Burns' own answer in "The Two Brigs of Ayr," where the auld brig says to the new brig with its fine architecture:— "Conceited puffed up with windy pride, This mony a year I've stood the flood and tide; And though wi' cirazy eild I'm eair forfairn, I'll be; a. brig when ye're a shapeless cairn!" (Applause.) Mr. W. W. Holmes presided.

WEST WALES SHIP SALES. ONE FOR LLANELLY: ONE FOR FOREIGN PARTS. The iron ship Desdemona, owned by Mr. J. B. Jenkins, Swansea, and lying at Antwerp, has been sold to foreign owners for about £2,000, and will be converted into a hulk. She is a vessel of 1,400 tons register, and carries 2,360 tons d.w. This vesisel was offered for sale by auction at Liverpool in December last, and withdrawn at £1,400. The iron screw steamer Sea Mew, lying at Bristol, has been sold to Mr. D. Roberts, Llanelly, for £350. She was built at Ayr in 1871, and carries AO tons d.w. IOjOOO-TON BOAT AT SWANSEA. The Holt liner, Calchas, of 10,000 tons burthen, bas arrived in the King's Dock, Swansea, to load general merchandise for the Far East. She is the second largest steamer to be berthed in the post.

.I! PORT TALBOT TRADER EXPERIENCES A TERRIBLE TIME. SICKNESS, FIRE, GALE, AND SHIPWRECK. The Pacific liner Orcoma on Monday land- ed at Liverpool the crew of the London- owned sailing vessel Deoean, wrecked near Cape Horn, who told a terrible stooy of hardship and privation. The Decoan left Port Talbot in August last with coal for South American ports, and met with a series of misfortunes. When near Cape Horn the master was taken so ill that he had to be landed at Port Stanley, and scon after leaving that port fire broke out on boord, only being extinguished after some hours' hard work. The voyage was again resumed, but heavy were encountered, and the Deocan was driven on an island and wrecked, breaking up within 15 minutes. The small boats wera badly damaged, a.nd could only be kept afloat with difficulty, while there had been no time to provision them. At last a smaill sandy beach was reached, which proved to be on the Island of Tierra del Fuago, and here the crew remained mar- ooned for 13 days, with rain and sleet pour- ing down almost incessantly, and nothing but mosses and sheill fish for their food. Exploring the island, the men found sev- eral human skeletons lying close to a pile of mussel sheNs, indicating that shipwrecked men had previously perished there. They were eventuaily rescued by a whaler and baken to Punta Arenas.

EX PERI MENTS WITH A WELL KROWN COUGH CURE. BY A LONDON SCIENTIST. Chas. Hyatt-Wcolf, Esq., F.R.P.S., F.R.S.L., Editor of Popular Science Sift- ings, writes as follows in his new book, "Truths about things we live on and daily use."—"With a view to discovering a form of medicine needed to diminish congestion, aid expectoration, and soothe the respira- tory track, I experimented in the laboratory with Veno's Lightning Cough Cure and ap- plied it in practice. I found this remedy contained a variety of matters capable of affording relief in aJl tbosa cases where coughing is a symptom. Not only this, but it is a distinct nerve sedative and tonic, and is not only applicable with advantage in cases of bronchial coughs but also for stom- ach coughs. It would likewise have a cer- tain value in consumption, it showed dis- tinct ability to abate feverish symptoms, and in all cases to which I applied it, the influence of Veno's Lightning Cough Cure was most marked. This Cough Cure is very nicely compounded, so much so that it is even pleasant to take, its delightful flavour commending it to the most fastidious patient. It contains no opiate or anything that could effect harm." Take Veno's Lightning Cough Cure for all diseases of chest, throat and lungs in young or old. Price 8td" Is. ld., and 2s. 9d., of all chemists.

LLAHELLY HARBOUR TRUST. £20,000 CLAIM: T.&. YEARS' DISPUTE. The membere of ifue Llanelly HarlxwiT Trust aire now endeavouring to settle a long- standing dispute between themselves and Messrs. Weddell, and a private meeting of the Trust was held last week. It has just lea-ked out that the elaam amounts to £20,000, and extends over a rpericd of about ten years.

NORFOLK GUN TRAGEDY. YOUTH KILLED BY BROTHER'S WEAPON. A shocking gun accident occurred on Sunday at Morley-street, Botolphs, Norfolk. Two brothers, Walter and Bertie Youells, went out with a loaded gun to shoot rabbits. Walter was searching the hedge bank, and Bertie was stooping down when the weapon suddenly wecit off accidentally. Walter Youells, who was only three paces from his brother, received the entire charge in his chest, and was killed on the spot. Deceased was only 13, and Bertie YaueUs is 20 years old.

POET TALBOT POLICEMAJfTS MA&&IAGE. The marriage has taken place a £ the! United Methodist Chapel, Briton Ferry, of P.O. Pincott, Port Talbot, and Miss E?Mza<- beth Levfis, daughter of ilr John Lewis, Os- terloy-sfcreet, Briton Ferry. The bride wa? given awav hy h&r brother, M.v Joseph Lewis, and Mr T G Hayes. Briton Ferry, was best man. Bev. — AlfrW (pastor) officiate-. The happy ooninle the recipient of many presenta

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1- i IRISH EDITORS FUNERAL I SWANSEA RELATIVES SEND FLOBAr4 TRIBUTES. The funeral of the late Mr. H. P. Lynan, editor of the "Watcrford Star," took place at Ballygunnen, Ireland, and was a very large one. Deceased was well-known in the Irish Colony, in Swansea and South Wales, amongst those sending wreaths being Mr. Reggie Fitzgerald (nephew), Tlxafalg-ar-t--i,- race, Swansea, and fr. and Mrs. McSweeney, Swansea. Those present at the graveside included the editors of several Irish newspapers.

TWO SWANSEA FIRES. SMALL OUTBREAKS THIS MORNING. Two small firee occurred at Swansea ofi Monday night and Tuesday morning. Shortly after i-hree o'clock P.C. Price (114), savv smoke is-uing from No. 20, Park- &tieet, in the occupation of Mr. Bennett, fiied fish salesman, and heard cries c# "Fire" from a bedroom above. He found that a wooden frame and mantel board in the kitchen had ignited through overheat- ing, and with a few buckets of water the flame was extinguished. At half-past seven o'clock on Monday, night a small fire broke out at a tap-room at the Adeliphi Hotel, Wind-street. A ser- vant placed a candle on a box, and in con- sequence of draught the curtain ignited. The dainajge is estimated at 10s. P. C. Skinner arrived, but his services were nolj required.

RACE WITH DEATH. LLANELLY TRADER'S CAPTAIN DIES AT SEA. Oapt. J. Gjenuo, of the Norwegiami steamer Alabama, bound for Dieppe from Llanelly, was found in a dying condition in has cabin, whcwi the boat was at sea off Dartmouth. The steamer made for the latter port withl all speed, but by the time she arrived there the maefcer had expired.

SWANSEA EABMOIlIC SOCIETY "ST. PAUL'S" ENTERIS UPON A NEW LEiASE OF LIFE. St Paxil's Choral Society, Swansea, has been re-organised. In future it will be known a-e "Tho Swansea Harmonic Society." Tlbiis decision wa-3 come to owing to the faøtl that the members are drawn from all partg of the town. The choir has been in existence for eight years aadi the following is a list of the works performed: "Messiah," "Jndas Haickt c,ab--eus," "Creation," "Elijah." "St Paul." "IICP,O Kingjd-om." Mr Harry Williams, to whom much of the choir's success is due. will stall conduct. Mr D. Lewis, hon. organist, has kindly consented to again fill the poet, Mr A. Jonee hao been appointed treasurer, and Mr T. 0. Morrifl, secretary.

SWANSEA WEDDING. TUCKER—DAVIES, AT WESLEY CHAPEL. A pretty wedding took place at Victoriai Wcslevan Chpel, Mumbles, on Tuesday morning, the contracting parties being Miss Georgina Tucker, daughter of Captain Greo.. Tucker, Dunns Cottage, Mumbles, and Mav Harry Davies, eon of COUll. Hy. Davies, Mumbles. Rev. R. W. Rice officiated. The bridesmaids were Misses Marjorie and Violet Davies and Miss Cistde Atherton. The best man was Mr. Percy Davies, brother of bridsgroom. After the wedding the ha.pjpy; couplie left for London.

LATE MR. HOWEL WATKINS. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, SWANSEA. An impressive memorial service to the late Mr. Howel Watkins, J.P., was held at Mount Pleasant Cbapel, of which de- ceased had been a deacon for yea-re, on Sunday evening. Rev. Jas. C wen, the retired pastor at- tended and delivered an eloquent panegyric of the deceased, who was a very dear friend of the rev. gentleman and whose sterling qualities were extolled in feeling terms.

2!" :=-: THREE DESERTION CHARGES AT I SWANSEA. TRIO OF DEVONPORT COURT- MARTLALS. Court-martials were held at Devonport, I at which Private T. H. Williams (19), Royal Marine Light Infantry, pleaded not guili v to deserting from the R.M.L.I. Bar- racks, Storehouse, on July 27tli, 1909, and remaining absent until apprehended by the civil police at Swansea on Jan. 13th, dressed I in plain clothes, and a bo with losing ar- ticles of his kit by neglect.—Major and Staff Officer W. H. Pryce Browne, R.M.L.I., prosecuted. From the documentary evidence put in accused wa.s found under the bed of a house in Rodney-street, Swansea, by a police constable. Pte. F. E. Walmesley gave evidence of escorting accused, whom he identified at Swansea Police Station, to Plymouth. .o Aceused stated that on July 16th last he disembarked from H.M.S. Carnarvon and went on five days' leave. The day ore he should h-a-ve return-fed to barracla, be met some acquaintances from the Cai-Aar- von and got drunk. He went to see one of his friends who was going to Manchester off at the station. They had more drink and he (accused) was induced to 'join the train, which he left at Bristol. Private Samuel John Elliott (19), R.M.L.I., pleaded guilty to absenting him- self without leave from 10 p.m. on the 6th inst. until he was apprehended at Swan- roa. at 11.50 p.m. on the 12th inst., dressed in uniform. Accused had no explanation to give as to his conduct. He enlisted in April, 1908. and was court-martialled for absence last October. Private Brindley McDonald (18), R.M.L.I., pleaded guilty to absenting him- self without leave from 10 p.m. on Janu- ary 6th until 12.25 p.m. on the 15th inst., when he was apprehended at Swansea dressed in uniform. Accused had elected to be tried by court-martial. He said he got into trouble with a girl at Swansea whilst on furlough, but he had intended to return to barracks. Major Pryce-Jones said accused joined the service in April, 1906. There was nothing against him. The sentences wfll be promulgated after confirmation by the General Officer com- manding the South-Western Goaat De- fences.

LLANELLY SKATING CRAZE STRONG. ¡ The rinking craze is as strong as ever ta LIa-neNy. Arrangements have now been piractksally. completed for the construction of j a second rink in a central position at an esti- i mated cost of £ 4,000, the plans having just [been completed. Hie undertaking is likely 1 to prove a success. k