The Cambrian

LLANDILO AGENT'S LIBEL CLAIM. .WORCESTER JEWELLER GAIN THE VERDICT. Before Mr. Justice Pickford and a special jury at Glamorgan Assizes on Friday, Jolm I Williams, insurance agent, Llandiio, sued Kay and Co., jewellers, Worcester, for damages fez- alleged libel. Mr. LI. Williams, who appeared for plain- tiff, stated that up to May, 1907, plaintiff had been employed by defendant as agent, partly on commission and partly on salary. A watch had been sent to plaintiff to sell for them. He sold it to William Daviesy Taibach, llandiio, and the price was re- mitted to defendants later on. In July, of. last year, Mr. Davies sent the watch to d-e-j fendants for repairs. Defendants refused to return it, sending instead a very strong let- ter stating that they had not received pay- ment for it. Counsel construed this as de- famatory. I Judgment for defendants.

Mr. David Ll. Davies, No. 201, Carmar- then-road, Swansea, who died on October 25, left estate of grosk value £528, and pro- bate has been granted to Mr. Cha¡\;s Hy. Rott, 17, Orange-street, Swansea, and Mias Sarah Annie Davies, of 201, Carmartheo- roaid.

The death occurred on Friday morning of Mrs. Louisa Jane Gulliver, aged 78, at 48, Branswiek-street, relict of the late Mr. Charles (rulliver, for years a photographer in Oxford-street, and reputed to have been the oldest camera-man m the Principality. A son was the late Mr. "Charlie" Gulliver, gome rears ago assistant secretary to the Salisbury Club. — H

) I 1—————B 1 Strong, healthy children 1 | j are the pride of their parents. J §j I Neaves food has for more than SO years been the Infant diet of hand reds of thousands of strong and healthy men and women. gold in 1- and 218 tins and 4d. pits. Write for useful booklet: "Hints abotit Baby:" IJOfflAH B. NEAVE & Co., Fordingbridgs, va Hants.

MURDER CHARGE AT THE CARDIFF ASSIZES. ALLEGED ILLEGAL OPERATION. DISTRESSING PARTICULARS. The most serious case down for hearing at the Glamorgan Assizes was taken on i I Friday morning, before Lord Coleridge and; a. jury. The prisoner, Arthur Preece Walters (47), described on the calendar as a surgeon and of superior education, was in- dieted for ths wilful murder of Mary Flor- ence Lewis at Merthyr on December 21st, 1309. He was further charged with using a certain instrument upon the deceased woman and another woman named Hannah I PoJsîord, Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P., and Mr. Ll. Williams, M.P., appeared to prosecute, and the prisoner, who pleaded "not guilty," was represented by Mr. Ivor Bo-vsn and Mr. G. Thomas. jMr. Abel Thomas, in opening the case for the Crown, said the prisoner was charged with, that by the use of instruments he prixjured abortion on December 1st and 2nd. The unfortunate girl died in consequence of the illegal a.ct. The girl, who lived with ho". parents at Dowlais, waa 23 years of age, and Was at the time employed as a. book- keeper at Messrs. Lipton's Ltd., shop at Merthyr. Her business was some distance from her home, and she took her midday meals at Mrs. Reee, and it was while visit- I ing this place thai it was discovered that the poor giri was in a certain condition. Mrs. Rees (continued Mr. Abei Thomas) bad a sister at Pontypridd, who also knew the deceased giri, and after coramuni-catmg with her the. giri wont to Pontypridd, and visited 55. Taif-street, where four rooms w-ere occu- pied by a man named Hoskins as a den- tistry. Hoskins allowed the prisoner, Waiters, the use of the back room as a con- suiting room, and when the deceased giri [ Said Mir. ijewis visited the place on the ¡ afternoon of December 1st, the prisoner was cot there. They returned some time later, and were taken into the room, the priisontfr following ssoon aiter- Wii rOc. A tic daoeased girl explained her cotiaiLion, but Mrs. Lewis suggested, in iepiy to a question from the prisoner, thau deceased should see her mother iirst. o, iixieedexclaimed deceiiijed. The prisoner then said "Whiic you aae deciding 1 \r'111 go out and buy s.ometliing, anJ he went out, retaining a. little later with äo •aottie. A question of payment followed, aaid prisoner s&i<i Bl on account would do, and thti was paid. J^riaoucrr uakl the de- eea:«1 girl alter wards went behind a eoreen. Lcai-aea ccmtsel proceeded to detail what it Wiis ;iliegc.i occai red there. ■ A bottie of medicine was handed deceased by the pris- om.'v, who msxruoied her to take it every tnioe hours. Prisoner visited Mrs. Lewis's MUDe on u;.e foilowing day, and daring her (Mrs. LcwÏ6) aUsence another illegal cpera- tdon wats peiiormed. Some day. later the 1 giri was pit-maturely confined, but grooualJy ;• saaik an.1 died, on December 21st. \"7hiie! lying seriously ill, however, the dor-eased giro gave Walters a further JB1, making £ & in aiL Mrs. Ataie I^ewiis, the mother of the de- j ce;ised giri, was the first witness, and dis- playing deep emotions, gave evidence ;n support of the prosecution. 1 Jih/aix-th Jane Rees, at whoee shop the de> eased girl used to take her mid-day meak, was the nt'xt witness, and started that it was in cofiiseq nonce of a stateanent made to her by th.e deceased t-ha-t she wrote to her si.^tei at Pontypridd. Dr. Win. Llewellyn Jones, Merthyr, gave the ret-ulo of a postmortem e.varrunat.ion. In his opinion derith was due to blood poison- ing. ,ole was unable to find ajiv indications of an iDstrument having been used. Wiiharu Hemy Wilcox, senior scienLiac analyst at the Home Office, gave the result «f his examination. He found signs of. biood poisoning. VERDICT NOT GUILTY." I Judge, after hearing other evidence, said he did not think there was sufficient evi- dence to go to the jury, and after a legal I' argument, Mr. Abel Thomas assented, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The same verdict was returned on the other two charges of using illegal instru- ments on women.

BOXING. WORLD'S FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION- SHIP. Ti. is anrK'unc-ed rh&t Jim Driscoll and Abe Ttteli have arranged to meet in California on July 3rd. for th-- featherweigiit obe.mpionship of the world.

FATTIS AUDIENCES. I ENGLISH PEOPLE THE BEST TO SING TO., Bareness Cederstrom (Miime. Patti), inter- i viewed at -Home, where she is staying at present, told an interviewer that she would still continue to sing: at oonoem, but always' for cbarita ole pu^otiee Asked her opinion of audiences, she die- I ciared the Ensiish to be the best to sing to.

A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. CENTENARY OF "THE JOURNAL," I CARMARTHEN. I A hondi-ed yearD ago "The Journal," of Carmarthen, began to be. Second in seniority to "The Cambrian" aione, which had preceded it bv six years. "The Journal" of that date strikingly differed fitwn the magnificent, well printed, fully illustrated centenary number, which was issued on Friday, under the energetic conduct of its present aide editor and manager, Mr. Lewis Giles, an old member of the Daily Post" staff. The centenary issue is a credit to ail con- cerned, filled with expert articles by the right people, which will prove of intense in- terest, not only to the people of Carmarthen and the district in which 'The Journal" car- cu-ki-tes, but to that larger number who would follow the romance of the news- paper. There are "Memorie- of Carmarthen sheets." by a native; "Reminiscences oil a St. Peter's Vicar," by T. W. Barker, dio- cesan registrar: "A century's newspaper progress," by Mr. J>d. Davies. editor and manager of the "Daily Post"; the fescinat- ing atory of "Carmarthen Ancient Free- I masons," by the editor, and hosts of other recapitulations and reviews of practically every department of human activity, every department of human activity, Prominent among them the note of wafa- ing soninded by Mr. J. W. Jones, Oremlyn, in ''Yer^erday and To-day." "The Decline and Fall of the British Empire" will bo read with profit evon by those who may most widely differ from its conclusion.

SWAJfSEtA FIELD NATURALISTS A ^nd;enco aasembl?d at the Roy«l In- A 1ft r g." ^nd;enco aasembl?d at the Roy-al In- 3ti union. Swansea, to hear a paper by Miss R »--■ (of the Girls' Inter mediate Sohoo.) on "The Se-;t.s 4.tne and some of its relations." This, the last lecture of the winter series, waa fully illntra ed wi .h excellent lcWitem siid<« from phoro^rap-'ha tftken by Mr. Wakefield. On April 16tti the Society will Jllake tho ftret of its summer aeries of "Mutual History Rambles."

"l\e sixth annual geoecai meeting of Wil- liam Hoyd. Ltd., Wholesale Boot zjtd Shoe Mil nufacturnrr. Crowor-street, Swansea, was held on Saturday. The reserve fund was adied tD, dividends were declare payafx'e forthwith on the preference and ordinary shares for year ended Wth February, ^910, awi the baianii* carried lorward to the next account. X

r j HOME SECRETARY HOAXED. PROCESSION OF MELANCHOLY COAL MEK. The story of a stupid hoax on Mr. Winston Churchill hts come to light. About ten o clock last Friday a. ooal van containing a couple ct tons of ooal drove up to -N% Churchill's bouse in Ecckston-square. As an order nad been given for some oord to the -Vrmy and Navy Store6, no particitlar notice was taken, ;uvi the mail in charge of the van was permitted to leave the coal in the cellar. He had hardly been gone ten minutes when up drove another van—this time belonging to the Army and Navy Stores. Although they hati a right to deliver the coals, they found themselves un- able to do so, as the cellar was already full. A servant told the vanman tha»L Mr. Churchill would be informed 01 the matter,, and with that he had to be satisfied. At eleven o clock he departed, and then at short mtei val.s until four o'clock in the afternoon there was a long procession of meiajrehoJy coaimen who were anxious to deliver coal to the Home Secretary. Altogether over thirty y. A tons of ooai were sent away. The only coal merchant who was not caught by the practical joke was a canny Scot, who took the precaution of coming round to Ecfleston-square for the purpose of vterifymg -the oixier. The lirm of ooal merchants who had been lirst in sending round coal, and had actually delivered two; tons, had left a deln-erv note with the seer- ran ts. On makrag inquiries at their offices in" I Euston-road, it was found that Mr. Churchill's name had been signed to one of the firm's own printed card-3, which had been sent hy post. The action of the firm was. undoubtedly, bona fid*?, and in the circuons-tances Mr. Churchill amoepted delivery of the coals. A strange feature of the hoax is tha,t some or, orders were, it is stated, given on official Home Office paper. It is understood that Mr. Church ill has decided to place the matter in the hands of the police. ft- -=-

SWANSEA'S NEW VALUATION. INCREASE OF £ 40.000 IN RATABLE VALUE. A FEW OF THE GREATEST ADVANCES The new valuation of the Swansea Union is now completed, and the net result is an increase in the ratable value, so far as the borough is concerned, of £ 40,000. That is to say. the total ratable value has been ad- vanced frfom £ 439,56^ to £ 529,000. The fact that the increase is not greater speaks well for the close attention paid to the rat- ing of the borough, as amended from time to time in the supplemental valuation lists. The works' properties, which are valued by Messrs. Eve, of London, show on the whole few changes, though it is noteworthy that the rating of a few has for some reason or other been decreased. Generally speak- ing'. Uk, biggest increases are shown in re- z, spect of the business properties in High- street. College-street and Oxford-street, and here the valuers (Messrs. Cross, Brothers, Manchester, who valued the whole of the other properties, sa.ve the works), found that rents had gone up considerably where new leases had been effected. A big jump has been made in the valua- tion (If the Council Schools, th" ratable value of which has been increased from JB505 to i:2,595. The ratepayers will reap no benefit from this, in that it is simply rob- bing Pet-en to pa.y Paul. Here are a few of the otljer principal increases: Tramways, from £ o.890 to £ 7.970; Swansea Market, £2.820 to £ 5.238; Cameron Hotel, £ 1,100 to £1.S6ù; Hotel Metropole, £ 1,150 to £ 1.3c4; No. 10, Union-street, £ 200 to £ 334; David Evans a-nd Co., £1,285 to £ 1,666; and Lhe Gas Works, £ 6,357 to £ 9.050. The work of valuing the properties DC- cupied nearly a year, and will cost, roughly, JB4008. The labt valuation of the Union wii& len yaars ago. The docks and railways will be rated in a supplemental valuation Imt,

PORT TALBOT LICENSED VICTUALLERS. ROUMNG RALLY AT THE GRAND HOTEL. ANNUAL BANQUET: HAPPY SPEECHES. Thp annual banquet of the Port Talbot and District Licensed Victuallers' Associa- tion was held on Thursday evening at the Grand Hotel. Port Taibot. The Mayor of Aberavon (Coun. D. J. Jones) presided, sup- ported by the Mayor of Neath (Conn. D. Davies), Messrs. J. M. Smith, J.P., Henry Williams (president), TaJiesin Morgan, Nat Hurley and J. Prickett (Cardiff;, W. Tarr, van sea (vice-president of the National Defence League), T. Ambroee, J. Har- greaves (Llandiio), C. Smith (Allsopps), G. H. Mayou Worthington), C. E. Lloyd Bass aind Co.), J B. Mailin (Troeman,. Hanburv and Co.), W. Alf. James, R. Whittaker, J. Copas, W. Evans, F. Endres, J. Weller (Simmonds and Co.), H. Yarnell (Swansea), J. Wade (Kirker, Greer and Co.), J. Simons (A. and B. Mackay, Glasgow), N. Cole (Ind, Coope. Ltd.), J. H. Thomas (Neath;, etc. The toast of the associatdon was pTOposed by the Chairman, who remarked he had been uokl some persons in the trade had assisted their opponents on the platform at the last election. ("Shame.") He believed they had passed through the worst, but the best way to secure peace was to prepare for war. Mr. Hy. Williams, in. responding, regretted only 30 per cent. of the licensees were mem- bers ^lessrs. D. Jones and Alf. Davies also re- sponded. and Mr. W. T. Williams gave the toast of the National Defence League, and referred to the splendid work of Messrs. Tarr and TaJiesin Morgan. The latter gentleman, in response, said he was one of the founders of the Aberavon Association. Aberavon was a Aery ancdent borough, and at one time, if he would not offend tne Burtoai brewery representatives;, he would say that the old members used to brew the very best ale. (Laughter.) He could tell them that as far as locail brewers were concerned they were going to do bet- ter in the future, as regards merobership, than in the past. (Cheers.) Mr. W. Tarr (Swansea) congratulated the; association upon its splendid gathering, which was certainly a record for them. The1 cause of tbe weakness of the different is- sedations was the apathy of the members. (Cheers ) He urged them not to be daunted by the sniallness of the members. Reieriing to ttie political situation, the Prime Minis- ter. be said, was in difficulties, and he 'lM;. iieved that the Budget, like Queen Anne, was dead. (Laughter.) He urged upon an present who were not members to join the association. (Cheers.) Messrs. Nat Hurley (Cardiff) and R. Phil- lips (Neath) also rflepondeki. The Town and Trade was proposed by )rh. T. Morgan, and Air. J. M. Smith re- sponded. Mr. M. Cox also spoke.—Mr. L. i M. Thomas proposed t-he chairman, and the '"Visitors" was proposed by Mr T. 0 Da vies, and Messrs. C. Smith, G. H. Mayou C. E. Lloyd, T. Ambrose and the Mayor of Neath responded. The Press was proposed by Mr. A. E. I Clark and Mr. D. P. Yapp Daily Pott") responded. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs. D. Griffiths (Cwmavon), Torn Jones (Swansea), D. C. Thomas (Swansea), | Ben Thomas (Corlanna). E. Ret;s and others.

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f j THE MINORITY REPORT. "BREAIvING UP OF THE POOR LAW" —AND AFTER. SPEECHES BY MESSRS. SIDNEY WEBB AND KEill HARD IE, M.P. Two men who need no intro- duction to a British audience were in the Albert HaJl, Swansea, on Saturday evening-Mr, Sidney Webb and j M*. J. Keir Hardie, M.P. The title, Breaking up the Poor Law," given to the meeting, is scarcely juet to the Minority Report of the Poor Jjavv with infinite care and labour prepared by Mrs. Sidney Webb and three other of the commissioners, which, whether or no we differ from its conclusions, is certainly 111- tended, in the main, to be constructive.— Coun. Hy. Davies, Cwmavon, said its great idea was that poverty couid be and must be removed. Mr. J. James, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, moved a resolution approving the proposals of the Minority Report of the Poor Law Gorantus eion for the abolition of the Workhouse and of the Poor Law Guardians, in favour of a policy of preventing destitution, healing the sick, and providing for the unemployed without the stigma. of pauperism.—Aid. Dd. Williams seconded. Mr. Sidney Web-b, wiiose life-long it search into pi-esent-day txinditions of industrial Britain entitle him to respectful hearing, reviewed the proposals of the Minority tloport, the great point of which, he said, was that it goes for the prevention. f)f destitution. The Poor Law aimed only to help the man who had reached the morass of destitution. O.q that we were spend- mg 20 mdUiciM a yea>r. And two miliians of people last yeajr oiaimeti poor law relief in tbe twentieth century, in the richest country in the world. These people, he held, wore themselves demoralised, and they assisted to demoralise others. 1 he whole of the Poor l..1.w Commission agreed that the system of guardians and workhouses (which latter are promiscuous and demoi-aliaing) must be swept awa.y. (Applause.) The Majority Report proposed a new body, to be knovvE Public Assistance, and to l>e noaninated by the oounty councils. Under tnoir scheme the unemployed were to be j dealt with as pa.upers, and the cliildren now fed by education commit Lees w-clùd also be classed .as paupers. They would not have any candidate coming forward and saying he was in favour of the Majority Report. (Laughter.) The minority held that the time had goir: by for having any poor law at all. (Applause.) They said we didn't want to wait till people ftad l>j^ounc desti- tute, but that we ought to set to work to prevent the oocorrenoe of destitution. One road that led to destitution was neglected childhood and youth. Fifteen per cent, oi the uiiiompiuved deaJt with by distress com- mitteea^ wero undei' 25, and 40 per cent. under 3{) years of age. They p.ropoGe-d thit everything neceasary for relief of children should be done by txlucation authoritiee. Another road to destitution was sickness, and they held that incipient cases of con- sumption and ether diseases should be dealt with by the health authorities, now pie- vaj.is in relation to such epidemics as typhoid fever. You could not localise industry, and the unemployiiKMit should be dealt with, not by local difitress coimmiitees, but by a national authority. Its object should be to prevent men from being unemployed. He proceeded to favour the Right-to-Work Bill. They wa.nted 100,000 members of the na- tional committee to promote the break-up of the Poor Lav*, and they were glaod Wales was waking up. (Applause.) Mr. Keir HaTdie, M.P., who was loudly applauded, said if they could make poverty as infectious as typhoid, that too would disappear. (Laughter.) Our present Poor Law was based on the assumption that poverty was a crime. But poverty, like virtue, brings its own punishment. (Cheers.) flowevetr much the Minority proposals might cost at the beginning, they would be oheaper in the end. Objection to the cost was made by Earl Cromer, who received £ 900 a year as old age pension, without enquiry, 'and without any injury to his back bone or moral character. (Laughter and applause.) It might cost much, but surely if we could in- crease the cost of the Army ajid Navy by five, six or ten millions a year, surely W9 now"; afford to add to the cost of keeping the people from destitution. (Applaufe.) Re hoped no one was going to be frightened by the cry of Socialism. The C.O.S. might- save the public from one importer, but they would kill twenty others in the process. What prospects had they of getting thrs reform at an early date? The wiping out of the Poor Law stood in considerable j danger of being suspended by what was called an alleged constitutional crisis. (Ap- plause.) It was astonishing how convenient a constitntiona.J crisis cornea in sometimes when questions that touch the vested in- terests ot' certain cla«ecs are likelv to he taken. (Applause.) They must be 011 their guard. "I don't think, he said, "we'll have a dissolution before the middle of June; the only reason for that is that no- body wants one. If it suited the book of either the Liberal or Tory parties to have a dissolution earlier, we should have it earlier. (Laughter.) But perhaps we won't have one even then some arrangement may he come to whereby the present Government will be allowed to remain for a yet, longer period. Wiiat was to be their altitude towards questions like this at that t.i.nw? Were they to be tied to a Government which was bound to fall, and which, unlaws they were careful, might bury them also in its*ruins.' He did not think so. (Loud applause.) Tliere were measures (Ike enumerated tbam) Tliere were measures (tte enumerated them) which it was their special business as a I Labour partv to keep aloft. (Applause.) 1 And the abolition of the Poor Law was one of the foremost. In alluding to the splendid organisation in Wales, he urged that they most return men and women of thcir own. class to administer; they must not rely on Tory or Liberal. If they wanted one object lesson as to the need of Labour organising itself solidly and on an inde- pendent basis, let them turn their eves to I Mid-Glamorgan(Laughter and applause.) He hoped the Liberals would not allow their courage to evaporate-(laughter)-that they would go on with the contest; let them II select their man. Rather than see seats I held in Parliament by grace and favour of either Liberal or lory he would prefer to be without the seat tili we are strong I enough to win them by the mikht of our own strength. (Loud applause.) The resolution ws^ carried. Several ques- tions were put and replied to. The Socialist Male Voice Party gave selections.

CONGREGATIONAL SOIREE. ANNUAL EVENT' AT WALTER-ROAD SWANSEA. The aimna] soiree at Walter-road Congre- gational Church, Swansea, was a well- attended and most enjoyable function. The schoolroom had been tastefully decorated by Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. In the in- terval, which was provided for "tea and talk," the following iadiess were Kept busv dispensing light refreshments :—Mesdami Evan Jenkins, John Williams, H. j Thomas, Thomas Jones, Wm. Abraham, and Miss Hewitt. Xhe catering was done by Mrs. Morgan Will4sauls and Mrs. Th<*>. Jones. Mr. Fricker. organist, had provided an excellent programme, contributed to by the following:—Miss Elsie Williams (piano- forte), Miss F. Jenkins, Mrs. J. Bond and Messrs. W. Griffiths and W, William? (part song), Miss E. Jones Williams, Mr. Arthur Morris, M i-s. T. P. Parsons, Mias H. Don*. ) Fricker, Miss K. Thomas, Mr. VV. Arthur Davies, Mr. Anhor Williams, Miss iVelhe Abraham (aoloe), Mrs. J. F. Fricker and Mr. W. A. Davies (duett), Miss Owenllian Thomas (recitation). Messrs. H. James, \V. Griffiths. C. Davies and W. Williams (part song), Miss W. Wakefield (violin solo), Mi, F. Jenkins, Mns. D. Bond, Messrs. A. Wi) liams and C. Davies (quartette). The mem hers of the singing class contributed the part song "Greeting" (Mendelssohn), and the accompanist was Mil:, J. F. Fricker.

The temporary transfer of the Castle Inn, I .ucrriston, was granted, as from Joseph Saltern to Chas. Price, at Swansea Police 1 Court 00 Friday. |

SWANSEA WATERS AND SEWBRS COMMITTEE. SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN THE EX- PENDITURE. A TENDERER AND HIS DEPOSIT. Swaiisea Waters and Sewers Committee met on Friday, 11. T. Corker (chairman) presiding. The Town Clerk's report, or" separate sewers tc carry surface water was consid- ered. The Chairman, replying to Mr. Tubton, said the immediate reason for the policy 1 arose out of the Goedsaeson Estate. Hon. (Jdo Vivian said the Council had approved of carrying out cf the principle j where possible. Storm water from the higher level caused congestion in the lower part of the town's sewers.; they wanted to j keep the storm waiter separated, and have power to compel owners to drain aioerd- ingJy- T'ne Boroug+I Engineer said Miey did. not tw0 oomv>lete systems of sewerage and storm water. Of a rteoessity a certain Amount of storm water wou d find its way into tiie S9\VBr8. Hon. Odo Vidian moved that, the matter be | referred to a joint copnmffeee of taie Waters I anc1 Senitury Connnirtee. Mr. Tutton said 0«a w<>nt-xl more informa- tion. The sab-commit was apiwinied as fol- !<Tws:—Mayor, chairman, Tioe-chairmin, Messrs. Vivien, Martin, and Macaonnetl. Mr. Tntion deelin«d to act on the committee. The estimcted expenditure of the oommittee for the coming ye«,r totalled £ 12.600, comi>ared with an estimated expenditure last y^ar of £ 10,958 tfcs. iod. The question of refolding JE100 deposit by a certain successful tenderer for work involving some £ 29,000 was considered. The firm declined to execute the contract on account of the conditions. The matter had been referred to the Town Clerk for report; counsel had been (in- sulted, and agreed with the Town Clerk, who. on behalf of tb- Corporation, had declined the return of the money. The committee upheld this view, and in- structed the Town Clerk to defend anv ac- tion that might be taken. A certain strip of land belonging to Sir Robert Morris, under which it is proposed to lay the Morriston reservoir ps'pe*, has been negotiated for. Sir Robert's agent agreed to accept JB15 for "he strip, which was 280 feet in length. It w<is decided to accept the offer. It was elicited that the purchase price worked out at £ 300 an acre. 1; lis. 6d. was claimed by Mr. Evan Michael, the occupier of No. 10, Westburv- street, in coneoc-uence of flooding, which he contended was due to the negligence of the Corporation iifficials. The ^Enginaer said the trouble was caused througn an <pstrac:.ion. The committee denied liability. As regards the delay in the extension oi the oonierset place sewer, The contractor (Mr. Dixon) wrote point- ing out tn-e difficulties, and the tides and nuns had caused much delay. The engine in Angel-street, it was stated, would be removed within a day. The question as to whether the commit- tee should grant eupplies of wau-r for organ blowing at £ 1 a year (as obtains at Hen- rietta Chapel) was again raised, two other in OxfO'l'd."IStrecl" and the other at St. I nomas asking to be put on the alanie terms. The Borough Engineer said the sugges- tion was to take away the meters. 7v"Y. D. Davies did not see how they could accooe to the request., for the concessions would amount to a subsidy. Tho EngineeT said the. changes were cal- culated on a sliding scale. In answer to Mr. lunbridge. the PMgineer said the Corporation were charging the District Council 7d. per 1,000 gallons. ill'. D. Davids elicited that chapels were being dia-igod trade terms which were the most -fayouraaJe tJiat could be imposed. Mr. Davies said he did not think they could do more than place them on the most favoured list. Mr. Devonald said it had been found the cnarge had gone up to about fotir times it was at fil-i-t. Mr. D. Davies pointed out that the rates had gonr- up too m the last ten yeans. Mr Tutton 1i¡t.Íd the chapels were not rich, and if the Corporation could not meet them Oxford-street (where the system has been laid for years in anticipation that they would he the sanie as .fifiXLricl't'si Chapel) would no dcubt return to eonploy- ing a boy for the blowing. Mr. Tunbridge asked if the loss on t water undertaking was not LM," a year. The Engineer said he could not say df- hajid. Mr. Tutton said the meter charge Wa.' 28e. a yoar, whereas it only cotst jei2 Mr. D. Davies said they should not charge more in respect of meters than was reasonable. The lJepllty- Town Clerk, in reply to -Nit Tunbridge, said he believed the dciicit in the water undertaking was nearer i.'k) COO a year than £ 30,000. Mr. rut-ton said that was no reason why they should charge 100 per cent. It wat3 decided that the Engineer should get definite details of the cost of meters etc. The Engineer reported that the contrac- tors for the second Cray line of pipes to the Cray had completed 15 miles out of 22. iVir. Tutton waited the upper part piisJied on, aad said the preset method of complet- ing at the Morris ton end was like a man dressing and putting his hat on first. If they had the top done tirst they oould be supplying districts on the way, and so ensure a better supply for Swansea. The Engineer said there had been diffi- culty over the concrete pipes (the steel pipes required had been obtained without diffi- culty), but the work was now being pushed on. Reverting to the io« on the watei- under- taking, the Deputy-Town Clerk said the aictual loiss was £ 30,000. It would be more than that, but for the contributions from the district authorities. Mr. D. Davies ea;d it had been stated ,p that about half the water reaching- Swansea was lost in leakages in the service pipes. The Engineer said the line from Cray was absolutely tight. Mr. Davies asked for the percentage of 109:1. Would it be one-half? The Engineer replied in the negative, but said he could not eay what the proportion was. Mr. D. Davies said the statement he alluded to was not his, but it was a state- merit made a few weeks ago. Mr. Macdonneil said a leakage took plaice in King Edward-road; a man came to see :t from the department, but it was a fort- night before it was remedied. One of the water inspectors was eant for and he stated, in answer to Mr. D. Davies. that he could not say what the loss of water was, but the leakages were chiefly due to the oJd system of service pipes. Four in- spectors were busy making aH inspection of the town; this, however, would not be Mr. Dommett said the Engineer stated m the time of the shortage that as much water was wasted as used. The Water Inspector said aJaoufc 300.000 g^ilotus a day had been saved in an 'a.rea inhabited by 31,000 or 32,000 people. That was a "bad" part of the town. It was decided to continue the services of the special four inspectors.. Three applications were made for 1 noreas^sy of salary from Messrs. Be van, Morgan and C. Davies. The matter was relegated to the Duties aaid Salaries Committee. Mr. D. Davies thought the salaries ought to be dealt with collectively. ) Mr. D. Harris said they ought to be. and I by a big oommittee, too. Upon the estimates being considered, Mr. b D. Davies pointed out that the rents, rates and taxes were increesed by nearly £ 1,400. The Engineer said the assessment of' the reservoir at Cray had not been increased, but the rate in Breconshire had been largely increased, which made up the £ 1,400 differ- ence. ence. Mr. D. Harris thought the Municipal Cor- porations might take up the question of rating of reservoirs. The matter was referred to the Town Clerk. The Engineer, in reply to Mr. D. Davies. said he anticipated an increased revenue. The estimates were adopted.

SWANSEA ALDERMAN'S DAUGHTER. MISS NANCY LEE TO MARRY NEWPORT GENTLEMAN. Th-Ð carriage of Miss Nancy Lee, only aaughter of Ald. and Mrs. J. H. Lee, Arosta, Bryn-road, Swansea, to Mr. Thomas nifin, Newport, Mojiniouthshire, taJceis place on Thursday. March 24, at Mount I lcasant Baptist Chapel, Swansea.

SWANSEA iSTA TE AGENT RECEIVES AN INCREASE IN SALARY. SW;1.D6ea I)Tltl^ and Salaries Committee rrion^Q!f' u™ufy> ;tn(i ajnongst the reoom- niondationis made was to increase tiie salary (Mr' -v,amie n-i^ .TO|>CTty '-ommi tt-ee had recom- to £ 400 a ye^rea^ £ iC0' hom £ 30°

PONTABDAU E GUARDIANS. PROPOSED PRESENTATION TO MR HERBERT LLOYD, J.P Thur^ll Ai. ^rdTof U«ardi»»» met an r.WL- presiding. ir^-oat Ordmr r-1Kjrt 0,1 new Board- Se matter i t aR !u W8>S (hoided s^ted S T ?• meetir'8- h was t"eJi/:iarcilan" had 16 child real tx)u,ivled-out at the tn-esent time Messts. F. R. PhiUipe and D. M Moraa^ who repi^it^ thaGuardia^ r /-■ ^«»yui-aoi3ns at une Poor Yotn re,,CP ln J^on, on Fehruarw Ih 1 prasent,e,d reoort.- A vote it w J'd T'l the and it was decided that each member would be IWa001^ I,0porL of th« conference. JL U> for a loan of nd3' ai e •" VeDt'V ^ars' for aitera- fir^Irv if nS1°?? Workhouse In- hrmary. It was stated tliat, the exoendt- ture would only mean an increase of one- tenth o: a penny on the rates. fW resflved'. with three d^sentienta, that the assistants m the clerk's office should be taxen into the employ of the Guardians in conjunction with the Council. The report of tho committee struck to meet the arclntsct, with a view to decreas- tng the estimated cost of the build in- of the new offices for the Guardians, was con- sidered. The committee had gone into the matter very carefully, and had reduced the cost considerably, and recommended that the building should be proceeded w.{{.h 9 -d The report was adopted. At the close of the meeting tiie Clerk stated that there was a strong feeling existent amongst.the members thJt, as Mr. Herbert Lloyd had announced his intention to retire from public life th is month thev, a £ his colleagues, should present'him with a portra.it of himself, in recognition of mo>'e t,han thirty vears' devotion to public mat- ters on the Guardians. Mr. F. R. Phillips cordially welcomed the idea, but proposed a bust instead of a por- trait. On the suggestion of NIT. H. J. Powell a or.mmittee, composed of the Olerk, Mr. Dd. Jones, and Mr. Percy Player—the latter as representing past members-—-was st,ruck to carry out arrajigements for the pi-rewnfa- tion. which is to be subscribed for by Mr. Lloyd's present and past colleagues on the Board.

SW-ANSIA HARBOUR, ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. The accounts of the Swansea Harbour Trust to the year ending December 31st last show the outstanding mortgages to amount to £ 660,720, as compared with £ 784,470 for the year ending December 31st, 1908. The "A" stock, authorised under the Harbour. Acts of 1894 to 1907. amount to £ 1.923,050.' The capital expended on new works d urine tbe year was £ 346,802 16o. 5d., and the items in respect of the new King's Dock are of interest. They, include bonus to contract- ors, £ 20,000 engineering expenses, £ 5,736 dredging, £ 12.845; purchase of rails, aJeep- era, etc., £ 21,488; loc k gates, bridges,, hy- draulic machinery, power houses, etc., £ 76,489; transit sheds, foundations, etc., £ 10,103: law charges, travelling expenses, printing and stationery, £ 1,751; and inter- est dunng construction, £ 75,024. The gen- eral balance-sheet shows a eurpbis revenue for the year of £ 37,505, bringing the total in> to £ 227,613.

I THE TORMENTS OF | INDIGESTION You have heard the old story of need. The medicinal, herbal | the torment of Tantalus? He extracts of which it is made will n was chained up to his neck in tone ar.d strengthen vour stomach, F water, but he could never put his so that it can digest food; and (L lips to it. Indigestion is worse they regulate the action of the §F than that. Some of its victims liver and bowels. In this way, I can't look at food- Some force Mother Seigel's Syrup will banish w themselves to eat the torments of f and suffer fear- Indigestion, make M ful griping pains. f°°d nourish you, ff Others have bad i A and give you the » headaches, bilious vigorous, checrful W attacks, and the health you desire. ?L horrors of constipation. AH Test it to-day! Mr. & Mrs. W those yellow-faced, dull-eyed, Rodway, Hilleslcy, Wotton-under- fl nervous, fit-for-nothing people Edge, say We have known the P you meet are suffering the tor- value of Mother Seigel's Syrup i ments of Indigestion Are you for over 20 years, and have never B one of them ? If so, Mother known it fail to cure troubles of | Seigel's Syrup is the remedy you the stomach." jk MOTHER j SEIGEL'S SYRUP The 2/6 bottle contains three times as much as the i/ij size. W HULP 10 'UJ> SP imp UP11 mil! IJU 'lli1'^pw^syMTgsr"T|ar*'|gp|'||fjp ip"|i||h7i J) themselves to eat the torments of f and suffer fear- Indigestion, make M ful griping pains. f°°d nourish you, ff Others have bad i A and give you the » headaches, bilious vigorous, checrful W attacks, and the health you desire. ?L horrors of constipation. AH Test it to-day! Mr. & Mrs. W those yellow-faced, dull-eyed, Rodway, Hilleslcy, Wotton-under- fl N nervous, fit-for-nothing people Edge, say We have known the P j you meet are suffering the tor- value of Mother Seigel's Syrup i ments of Indigestion Are you for over 20 years, and have never B one of them ? If so, Mother known it fail to cure troubles of | Seigel's Syrup is the remedy you the stomach." jk j MOTHER j S E SYRUP W The 2/6 bottle contains three times as much as the i/ij size. W HULP 10 'UJ> SP imp UP11 mil! IJU 'lli1'^pw^syMTgsr"T|ar*'|gp|'||fjp ip"|i||h7i

SPEECH DAY AT GRAMMAR SCHOOL. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT: ADDRESS BY SIR MLARCHANT WILLIAMS. WISE WORDS: PROSPERITY OF THE SCHOOL. The annual speech day at the Swansea Gr.Mnm.a.r School took place OIl Friday after- noon, the Mayor (Aid. David V^illianis) in the chair, supported by the Mayoress, Sir T. Marcliant Willhuns (who delivered the address), Lord Glantawe, the Revs. J. W. Oauaton and W yune Thomas, Cotunciilors Ivor Gwyune aaid W. H. Miles, Miss Brock, Mrs. Rd. Martin, Mrs. H. D. Williams, Principal and Mrs. Trevor Owen, Mr. W. James (secretary), and others. The general attendance crowded the school hall, and the proceedings throughout were most enthuisiastic. The Mayor was very cordially received, and in a few words he sa.id the tiohoal bad done remarkably good work during the past year. He then very heartily welcomed Sir Merchant Willia.ms, for coming down to address them upon such an important occa- sion. Principal Oweti ga.ve an interesting report on the work of the school. The numbers in attendaoioe during the year had beetn very satisfactory, the arverage being about 260. He then enlarged upon the advantages the Grammar School had on account of its size, I. in the fact that classifications could be made with ease to meet the age a:id attainments of the pupils. There were eleven forms and fourteen roasters, and therefore an organised course in each subject was cafc'i'v arranged throughout He urged upon parents the desirability of the pupils being allowed to follow at least the full four years' course in tije school, beca-uae the sehooi was orga.n- ised upon a four years' basis. A good deal of Lhe waste of effort and lack of fruitful- I' ness in secondary education in the past were traceable to the absence of a well thought- out study. What was rapidly amd super- ficially acquired was not really absorbed, and therefore did not. affect the character, intelligence and fund of knowledge of any- one. Ihe school results of the past yeai, he said, were as satisfactory ae in any pre- vious year and the percentage of pasae-s in the certificate exajninations was well abo\e the average. He referred to the. University successes obtained by the old boys (J. Edgar John honours in Gieek, W. C. Bevnon hon- ours in political science, W. D. Hill honours in Greek, J. W. Hughes honours in Greek, and W. E. Parry who obtained his B.Sc. degree), and then explained that there were ci vil service and London matriculation classes in the schooL Referring to the high influence of the senior toys, he said that however p'v'at the successes of the school might be irom an academic standpoint—and unfor- tunately there was far too strong a tendency to estimate the success of a school bv the length of the examination record—yet it was an unsatisfactory one unless by its influence the school also made for honesty of pur- pose, grit of character, and high ideals. Unless the boys had learnt these, to be true to their convictions, loyal and reverent, then for the most part their school life had been j a failure. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion the Principal paid a warm tribute to the assist- ance he had received from his devoted and hard-working staff. (Applause.) The Mayoress then distributed the prizes and certificates as follow: CENTRAL WELSH BOARD C^RTIFt- CATES. Honours: E. W..Barton (with distinc- tion), A. LI. Davies, J. i'. Powell. Senior certificates: D. H. B;ingham, H. L. Bangham, G. L. Boyle, J. Boyle, A. E. bmsc, E. C. Carr, R. C. Evans, W. 11. Griffith. R. L. Hicks, T. Hopkin, K. L. Jones, P. P. Jones, A. Lloya, H. H. P< r- kine, E. T. Roberts, H. J. Thomas, J. I. M. Thomas, T. M. Williams. Junior certificates: G. ii. B^Jtrd, I. Mov Evans, S. C. Gott, D. H. Harris, W. Lielling.s, D. S. Hcoper, G. Howells, J. H. Howells, C. C. John, D. L. Jones, D. A Lewis, W. P. Lewis, L. Lyons, J. W. G. Morris, P. Ll. Morris, T. J. Reee, J. So Roberts, M. (i. Roberts, P. H. Smith, S. G. Twenev W PRIZES. Headmastaa-s' reading prize J. F. Powell, Honours oertifieate: E. W. Barton, A. ki- J. F. Poweil. f Form N'la. Lawn, Barton; mathematics, A. Li. Davies; physios, Barton; French, Barton; Fiertoh, Barton historv, D. E. J. Owen; chemistry, A. Ll. Davies." Form V lb. English, Base; science, JI';1, D. H. Bangham, 2nd Buse; Latin, D. Ii. Bangliaiin matnetinatics, A?. E. Buse. Foim liingiish, G. L. Boyle; Frenoh, Hopkin and H. L. Bangham; science, H L. Bangham; German, T. M. Williams; oaatiiematios, Vi. G. Miloo; geography, A. Lloyd; Latin, Hopkin. Form IVa. English, J. W. G. Morris; Latin, J. W. G. Morris; lierch, T. J. Rees; mathematics, E. E. Thomas; science] Gott; extra prize (Hind in English and in French), P. L. Morris. Form IVm. 1st prize, R. Tabh; 2nd, Eo L. Davies, 3rd, J. 0. Evans. Remove A. English, VV. L Ma,ynte; Latin arid Erench, W. M. WiiJiamis; mat he matics, D. S. Charles science, Batchelar. Remove M. English, R. Morris; French 1 ajid German, L. Thomas; mathematics and science, R. Morris. Form Ilia. let prize, G. Cloment; 2nd, I H. H. Cooper. Form lUb. 1st prize, W. D. Evans; 2nd, W. H. Gibson. Form lllc. 1st prize, R. Macdonald 2nd, A. E. Maggs. Form 1. 1st prize, S. Griffiths; 2nd, K. Parsons. Book-keeping: Junior, R. Tabb. Woodwork: Senior, J. H. Howelis; junior, F. Wheal. Drawing: Senior, G. H. Beard; Junior, A. O. Lewis. Post card competition: J. W. Hall. Literary and debating societ y P. p. Jones, Protheroe, A. Lloyd, D. H. Bang- ham, W. H. Griffiths. Royal life-Saving Society (proficiency oertiheates): H. L. Bangham, F. Knight, E. T. Roberts, N. V. Davies, H. Maodoiiald, J. S. Roberts, 1. M. Evans, W. T. Morgan, Wa.yjnc, ,1. Howells,. Protheroe, T. M. WiJhajDs. The address by Sir M-arohant W-'illiams followed, and. at the outset he spoke of the fascination that such gath^rin-gisj liad for liim. It was absolutely im{K>stibJe, how- ever, for him to say anything new on the subject of education to people like those before him. All t.hey could expect from him was to put before them old truths i in new garments, woven out of the exoeri- cnoe ot ones own iite. To the boys who had won prizes, while he congratulated them, he had to say that all they had done was to make a good start. The course in front of them was in all probability a long- one, and there were a good many prizes before them, but they must work for them. Clever boys must do that even. He i-n stanced the example of Lord Kelvin, the great scientist, who worked all his life, and yet with all his distinctions said his life was a failure. What Lord Kelvin meant was that the "mole you work the more you realise ho>w small we are." As to the boys. proceeded Sir Marchaot, who did not cap ture prizes, he urged that they must stick at it and not feel disappointed. The prizes poi would come in time, but they must work, Th-eùl there wore the teachers. He eym- pathised with them very much, but they must know that all the information they could put into the heads of boys must of necessity be fragmentary scrappy. Take physics. What they taught, them to-day, except general principles, was out of date next year. All they could do really was to lay basis of education—to teach boys how to steer the course of their life hereafter— the points of a compass so to speak. Some people could not read a newspaper. It was an art. Some began with the births, deaths and marriages. (Laughter.) The same.' with a book. And the teacher's province was to try and teach the boys how to pick the brains of an author out of a book. In other words, the ieaoher had to teach boys how to work their way through the world after they had left school. (Hear, hear.) h. was a very interesting, but a very .diffi- cult task, and that was why be claimed sympathy for the teachers. Then, boys i shmild lie taught the arts of ronduct (ruth, j straightforwardness, kindness to the poor, consideration for the weak, respect for seniors, and respect for women and children. Teacherc did not tell boys these days to be sure to throw open the doors for their mothers when they went out. (Hear, hear.) j They never thought of it. Mind, be did not preach obsequiousness.—a-n obsequious per- son, one who fawned on others, was am odious being. (Hear, hear.) No teacher was worth his salt unless he ha.d a great deal of individuality about him, and that was where the responsibility of the teacher came in. Boys were very impressionable and caught up the manner's and conduct ot others. Dr. Arnold, the great master oi Rugby, Cardinal Newman, Stanley and Gladstone were named as great personalities, and he wanted teachers to remember to exercise their personality upon the boys, He knew that the Swansea Grammar School was a good one in this respect. He saw the tone in the boys at once, and he was very glad to hnd that it was to be accounted for partiy by the influence of the teachers, and partly by that of the senior boys. (Hear, head.) Coming to the patents, Sir Marchant urged that by keeping tiie children at school as long as they could tbev Were giv- ing them an endowment for the rest, of their lives. It was one of the finest and "best county schools in the Principality, and so he hoped the parents would sacrifice a little. (Hear, bear.) He asked the school governors to be as sympathetic as possible. In con- clusion he was pleated at the opportunity .of coming there to hear such a.n excellent lieadmaster's report, and to see in the boys' faces absolute proof that the tone of the school was so good. (Applause.) The Mayor explained tliat Aid. Martin (chairman of the Local Education Authoritvi was absent through business—the first time for many years. Lord Glantawe proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Marchant Williams, and urged the boys to apply thentselves to their work. Councillor Ivor Gwynne seconded, and said the school had progressed year gy year. The votfe was accorded by acclamation, and three cheers from the boys. Rev. J. W. Causton proposed thanks to the headmaster and steff. Coun. Miles seconded. This resolution was also carried with en- thusiasm. The Rev. Wynne Thomas moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding, and the Mayoress for the graceful way she had distributed the prizes.. Miss Brock seconded, and Mr. Bean land (on behalf of the school and staff) sup- ported. Great cheering carried the resolution, and khe Mayor suitably replied, and said he and the Mayoress simply looked upon their presence there as their duty, whilst they would also remember it as one of the most pleasant gatlverings in their year of office.

SIB S. T EVANS' PROGRESS. SPEECH BY LORD GLANTAWE. LADY EVANS AT TONDU. Tondu and Aberkenfig Liberal and Labour Association held a social gathering on Thursday evening to celebrate the election triumph of Sir S. T. Evans for Mid-Glamor- gan Sir Samuel had promised to accom- pany Lady Evans, but his appointment as President of Che Admiralty and Probate Di- vision made this out of the question. Lady Evans came from London, accom- panied by Lord Glantawe, and thoy were in- troduced to the assembly by Aid Hughes, Bridgend. Com Glantawe regarded the wonderful advancement f Sir Samuel as a. credit to the \vhole Principality. It was marvellous that a young Welsh lawyer had, by his own exertions in twenty years or so. stepped from a soilieitor's office to the third legal' position in the Kingdom. ^(Loud applause.) Lady Evans, who was received with rous- ing cheers, road a long and touching letter from Sir Samuel bidding farewell to his many oid friends and supporters in M.id- Gwimovgan. In the course of a charming little speech Lady Evans expressed heT bitter legret at saying good-bye to Mid-Glamorgan, v-hich had remained Liberal for twenty years past, and would, she hoped, be Liberal fov another twenty years—and twenty yeare after that. Aid. Hughes called for three cheers for Sir Samuel and Lady Evans, which were given with enthusiasm. Six S. T. E\ans was sworn in as President of the Probate, Admiralty, and Divorce Di- ■"■is-Ton on Thursday afternoon by tiie Tjord Chancaiior. He will hear summonses in his private room on Monday, and will then prac- ticaiuy commence his duties. He will take his seat in open court at noon on the day named.

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SWANSEA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. SALE OF WORK FOR BENEFIT OF ST. PAUL'S. In connection wiiii St. Paul's Congrega- ticnad Church, Swafteesi, a veiy attractive bazaar wae lveld in the Church Hail on j Thursday afternoon. The loom presented a very picturesque appearance, and the stalls, presided over by the ladies oi the congrega- tion, were well iaden with articles both uae- fal and ornamental. The sale was to have been opened by Mrs*. Mond, who, however, wrote expressing her regret at being unable to attend, having been detained by an im- poi-tant meeting. Sue, however, wished i the bazaar all possible success, and had j pleasure in enclosing a donation. r In her absence Mrs. Salmon performed thcceronlOuy very gracefully, and in well- ehosen words declared the bazaar open, ex- pressing her regret that Mrs. Mond was not able to he amongst them. Re-v. J. Gilbert Rees (pastor) said the object of the bazaar was to help to payoff a remaining debt on their church. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Salmon, fof performing the opening ceremony, wa^s pro- posed by fvev. Mr. 1 hillips (Carmaithen- road), and seconded by Mr. Harry Williams, after which much attention was turned to buying and selling, and a brisk trade was dene. dene. There were nine stalls, comprising Church I stall, presided over by Mrs. J. Gilbert Roew I and heJpers; Christian Endeavour stall, Mrs. Hammett and hypers fancy stall, Mrs. Jones and helpers: fajicy straw stall, Mrs. S. Jarvi*; refreshments, Mrs. D. Pioton Ev'ant?, Mrs. A. B. Davies, the Misses E. and T. Jones, and Mmiel Evans dower stdl. Mesd;im:es Harry Williams ar'() J. S. Stephens; sweet stall. Miss Green; I advertisement stall, Messrs. Langiois, W. Jones, Thomas, Ted Rees, J. Davies, Bone. Wayne, Thompson, and E. Morgan; ice-cream stall. Mesd<unes .Howell and Jones. There was also tiie usual bran tub, hoop-la. j hat competition, and sid*?-slK>w entertain- ment. Altogether the bazaar was one of the roost attractive held, a.nd hopes are entertained that a substantial sum will be realised. "JOAN."

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PONTABDA WE DISTRICT COUNCIL. COUNCIL AND THE CLERK'S STAKft REPORT OF THE HOUSING COM- MITTEE. Poortardawe District Council met on Thureaay, Mr., L. W. Francis presiding. Mr. Owen Davies moved, and Mr. Tbeo Morgan seconded the suspension of the standing orders with regaixi to the payment of the assistants in the clerk's office. At the last meeting it was decided that the clerk's salary should be increatsed, in order that he might give his assistants an increase rn salary. The suspension of the standing orders wae agreed to. Mr. Owen Davies moved that the OOURCJU should take the assistants into the direct employ of the Council, and that the salary of the olerk should be decreased by J3104 a year, the amount he now paid them. Air. I. R. Phillips said that not the slightest reflection was being cast on the c erk, their aim being to adopt the course that would be the better in the interests of the junior clerks themselves. Mr: H. J. Powell pointed oat that th4 question was whether the Council were get- ting the b-t eer\'ice out of the office staff by the present fiyetum. Mr. Morgan Davias was in favour of the present system, which was giving satisfac- tion. He prophesied that in foiw nr nua yeairs a couple more clerks would be required I if the proposal were adopted. Mr. David Jones asked whether it wae tair to the junior clerks that they should be doing the Council and Guardians' work for years without becoming eligible for supers animation. the Clerk, asked whi- course he pp»> ierred, said it made no difference to him which course was adopted, but lie wished to do nis best for the assist ante, whose work Wiifi e-Xcoliect and trustworthy. On the motion being put to the meeting that the clerks should be taken direotly into tne employ of the Council, it was carried by twelve votes to two. A cinematograph license was granted to Messrs. Dooner and Co., travelling show- men. + ^n, apphcation from the Sanitary Inspeo- u°r, ±or. Permission to attend tbe practical course in meat inspection, to be held in London during May, in liea of his annual holidays, was granted. Mj-. F. it. Bhiliips moved the re-appoint- ment ot the Medical Officer, Dr. W. O. Lewis, and ilemarked that in view of state- ments in a certain newspaper he should like to say that the Council were perfectly saifcis- hed with the services of the medical officer. Other members concurred, and Dr. W. 0. Lewis wae unanimously re-appointed. The report of the Housing and Town ^tanning Committee was presented and adoptea, the recommendations beang: (1) Officer of Health, the Li&pectoi oi Nuisances, or other officer of the Council, may make a representation to the Council where they consider any dwelling-house un- fit for human habitation. In any tenancy tnaoe after the passing of the Act, where the reut does not exceed j616 a year, there is now an implied condition tliat the house is reasonably fit for human habitifdon, and in default the Council may enfoixe this im- plied condition. As the condition only ap- plies to new tenancies it will not for a while be of much service. -(2) Committee con- sider tiiere is a lack of house aocoanmoda- tion m more than one part of the district, 6U-^=ei3^ that, as a preliminary step, the Engineer be authorised to make en- qnines as to anv available land in the ^iveral populous centree for building artisans dwelihig-houses, and that he be instructed more particularly and, for first considera- tion, to enquire what available kind exista for such purpose at Ystalyrera.—(3) Commit, tee suggest that the Town Planning pro- visions of the Act be deterred for a few months, pending the issue of inetroctiojM and regulations by the L.G.B. Mr. John (Clydach) -moved the adoption of the report nf the committee appointed tc deal with the lighting of the Ynispenllwch- noad.—Resolved to erect seven lamps on the road. Mr. H. J. Powell moved a vote of oon- demnation. on the Roads and Bridges Com- mittee. of the Glamorgan Oounty Council for their neglect of the roads at Ystalyfera. Mr. D. Davies proposed that in future no plans for new houses should be passed, un- less the landowners consented to mairw roads. The Clerk explained that he did not think they could compel landowners to make roads, but suggested that they should submit a test case to counsel to obtain the xegal position. Mr. Dd. Jones said although he did not think they had the power be thought it a shame to compel a poor landowner to make a road for a single house. Mr. D. Davies explained that the Llan- dilo Council had adopted a similar" resolu- tion. yh". Johnnie Jaines thought the Town Planning Act would alleviate the difficulties. It was decided to refer the matter to the Housing a.nd Town Planning Committee. was splendidly served by Mr. and Mrs. Frayne. A smoking concert followed, and Coun- cillor Heinmings occupied the chair., Amongst those present were Councilors D. Davies and H. Macdonneil, Dr. Horatio J. Rawlings, Bro. Ackerman, Bro. Coleman, Bro. J. Davies, Bro. Chas. Collins and Bro. Harry Morris. 4 The usual toasts were proposed and car- ried, and Bro. J. P. Coburn gave the toast of the 20th Century Friendly .Society." and said the membership had greatly increased since the inception of the branch. Sooner ot Later the State would take over the man- agement of Friendly Societies altogether. Legislation during the last five or six years had tended toward6 that direction, and the Compensation Act, State Insurance and Labour Exchanges supported this conten- tion. As members of the 20th Century Lodge they would still be loyal members. It was every 'man's duty to provide for his wife and family in case of illness by joining some lodge. (Cheers.) Bro. Ackerman seconded, and said that such a. gathering would be very beneficial to the lodge. Friendly Societies were paaa- ing through a crisis, and there were heavy draws on account of the large amount of sickness. No society had escaped thesw heavy calls, but the members of their lodgg were doing their best to put the society on a sound financial basis. With respect to the remarks- or' Bro. Coburn, he, personally, ivould fight against the State taking over their society. They had managed the af- fairs of their society for 80 years or more, and could keep their own house in order in the future. (Cheers.) A voice: The State cannot manage their own business and we do not want them to manage ours. Bro Heffornon proposed a toast to Dr. Horatio Rawlings. This was seconded by Bro. J. Davies, and supported by Bro. Chas. Coburn. Hr. Horatio Rawlings. in reply, said the benefits were good a.nd the payments low. It was pleasing to find that the members. kept off the cciiefit funds as much as pos- sible and hereby helped to strengthen the society. Bro. Coburn proposed the toast of the visitors and Bro Macdonneil seconded. The Kindred Societies were given by Bro. Chas. Collins, and Bro. John Jones responded, coupling the name of Mr. Harry Morris, -,nd said that since the passing of the Old Age Pension scheme there was not the .aife incentive to join Friendiv ties. His iuc-vi: was that the O-oywnnv?Tit should have taken into consideration the members of such lodges and given them preferential treatment, because these mem- bers had shown they had made provision for themselves. I Mr. Uavid Davies m-opaied t.he toast of the chairman, remarking that the latter had been associated with Friendly Societies for I n-,anv years. In his opinion such societies had done a g^eat work of mercy and ehar- ityi. They were not only canryiug on a philanthropic iie), f-,iiieyit., hut also doing a 'national duty by inculcating into their mem- bars the capacity for self-government. Those who contributed to the musical programme were Mir-? Dorothy Childs, Mia* C. Frayne (aecc.mpanist), Messrs. John Jones, Syd Jones, Harry Devine, Joe Bato- Iman and Joe Dewiis.