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y ^SWANSEA POLICE COURT. .Jftw vjf, y SATURDAY. l.jJ'ore Messrs. 'N. Walters and A. H. Thomas. INTOXICATED. following were dealt with for drun- it'-AReasMargaret Sullivan, no address giver:, cautioned Chas. Hetherington, fire- man, no address given, cautioned McCarthy O'Lesry, labourer, Wern-terrace, 5s., or hve days. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. On the application of Mr. W. A. Thomas, the license of the Nag's Head, Mumbles, WM transferred to Mr. W. Phillips, Cardiff. T'u- case of Thomas Bonham, copperman, MVsydd-road, summoned for arrears in main- tenance order (JB2 9s.), due to his wife Mary, was adjourned for a month. Wm. Hy. Rayson, labourer, Grey-street, Landore, summoned for £1 12s. affiliation arrears, due to Margaret Gibbon, did not appear, and was ordered to be arrested. Jan.- Black Clydach, married, admitted assaulting Elizabeth Lewis, in Wind-street, and was fined 20s. and costs. It came ut ic evidence that complainant had at one time be&n in domestic service with General Jack- ?^n, Hereford. Mr. Trevor H. Hunter, JNeai-h. prosecuted.

STRUGGLING IN THE ICY WATER EXCITING SCENE AT A LLANELLY POND. GALLANT ATTEMPTED RESCUE. CROWD'S EFFORTS. Young Fred Downing, Richard-street., tianelly, a promising local junior footballer^ had an exciting experience on Friday night which nearly bost him his life, but for the gallantry of another young man. He was skating at the Furnace Pond, LI a nelly, about ten o'clock, when the ice gave way. Downing, who happens to be a powerful swimmer, tried to keep afloat, but was much handicapped through a heavy overcoat. He .was ê"lOOuraged by the shouts of the big crowd present and in his struggles cleared away about ten feet of the ice. A young man named Biggs, employed at the Liajielly Gas WTorks, who was passing "hie pond, at once jumped in and made -in effort to rescue Downing. Botl^ men remained in the icy water lor a'xwt twenty-five minutes, and in the mean- f1We> _P'anks, ladders and ropes were vb- tnSw+!r0m a <lu,arry ck>se by, and even- e men were got out of the water. Dcwnint^^r immediately sent for and Rio-irc0 h to proceed home. p.4han^+ftl6r' Was 'n a '>a<^ conditiou, • JL'jj tt. an<1 suffering terriblv from V ? 1 Nevi1' 7pUk? 10 house "of Mr. there. b*' "<>

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SWANSEA CHILD DIES UNDER ANESTHETICS. SAD CASE FROM PENTRECHWYTH- Little Dorothy Evans, aged six years, daughter of Benjamin Evans, labourer, Greenfield Town, Pentrechwyth, Swansea, died under very sad circumeitanices on Wed- nesday. She had suffered from a throat affection which developed into tonsilitis. Drs. E. B. Evans and Alban Evans, who attended the child, deemed it necessary to perform un operation, and the girl was given anaesthe- tics, but before the operation could be pro- ceeded with the little one's pulses fajle-a o beat, and the heart's action stopped. An autopsy disclosed failure of the hearts action and we understand a certificate that the child died from failure of the heart's action has been supplied.

LABOURER'S BABY. CWMTWRCH PATERNITY CASE DECIDED AT PONTARDAWE. At Pontardawe on Friday Ernest Thomas, labourer, Owmtwrch, was summoned by Jennie Clee, 23, domestic servant, of Cwm- twrch, to show cause why, etc. Mr. "'1. Viner Leeder, for complainant, said he had been told that the case was to be vigorously contested, but at the eleventh hour defendant decided not to appear. He earned 5s. or 6s. per day. Complainant said she was delivered of a female child in November, and defendant had been intimate with her in January, Feb- ruary and March. Beatrice Williams gave evidence of going for walks with complainant on several occa- sions, but when they met defendant witness withdrew. She had seen him kiss complain- ant. Rees Phillips said he saw defendant and complainant ill a stable together. Three shillings per week for 14 years.

OWNERSHIP OF AN ANCIENT BOX. RELATIVES' ACTION AT LLANDILO COUNTY COURT. At Llandilo County Court on Thursday Ann Richards, Goitre Farm, Llanfrynjdd (represented by Mr. J. W. Bishop) summon- ed her brother, Wm. Harries, Tredegar, Mon. (represented by Mr. T. G. Williams), for £ 2 5s., balance due in respect ^f an an- cient box sold him. Plaintiff &aid that in October defendant ask- ed the price of the box, as he wished to have something in remembrance of his father, and she agreed to sell it for £2 10s. He said he would send the money in a few days when he received his pension, but instead of sending the full amount he only remitted 5s. for cost of repairs, etc. Defendant said he bought the box in 1859 at a sale conducted by a Mr. Griffiths at Berlla-n-dewyll Farm, and paid 5s. 8d for it. He was now 65 years of age, and was nearly blind. Judgment was given for plaintiff.

GERMANS AND WELSH COL- LIERIES. NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING SATIS- FACTORILY. Several of the people connected with the three collier:es in the Neath Valley, if which the Germans are negotiating met at the Hotel Metropole, Swansea, on Friday, but their deliberations were in camera tndl strictly private. Matters discussed were the pros, and cons., values of interest, and, m short, an exchange of opinions in view of the coming meeting with the German dele- gates in a week's time. It is the opinion of outsiders who know something about the matter that things aire proceeding satisfactory. APPOINTMENT OF ENGLISH AND GERMAN VALUERS. The meeting at the Hotel Metropole, wh'ch was informal in character, consisted of some six gentlemen and the next step 'n too negotiations, we understand, will be the appointment of English and German valuers with a view of arriving at a basis of value. The properties concerned are capable of great developments, and we haver it on the best authority that if a syndicate with £500,iJOO at its back sank a shaft at Briton Ferry they would undoubtedly tap the very best seams known in Wales. By tapping the Hughes vein at a certain point in the Neath Valley the Rhondda No. 2 seam would be come across. The nearest approach to the crossing of the No. 2 seam would be at the a.bandoned Eaglesbush Colliery. Water would be the only great obstacle to success- ful working, but this could be overcome in f the same manner as the Powell-Duffryn, Ab- erdare, overcame the huge amount of water which, 15 or 20 years ago, made their pro- perties practically unworkable. Spoken to on this question, a gentleman having the South Wales coal trade at his finger-ends, told the "Daily Post" represen- tative, "Why, if they only were to tap the No. 2 at Eaglesbush, there would be a store of Welsh coal unparalleled in the history of ooal working, and then the underlying seams would be undoubtedly of the very best quality."

ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH, SWANSEA, SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL SOCIAL GATHERING. The annual social gathering in connection with St. Mary's Parish Church, Swansea, was held at the Albert Hall on Thursday evening and the function was very success- ful. Tea. was on the tables from half-past I five and very busy indeed were the ladies who had charge. A large number sat dowi. A concert was given later in the evening and an attractive programme was gone through ix) everyone's complete satisfaction. Mr. LI. R. Bowen was in excellent trim aad his voice was well displayed in "The Sol- dier's Song" (Mascheroni) and "I fear no foe" (Pinsuti). Miss Marion Daniel, Miss Joan Thomas, Mrs. Owen Harries and Mrs. Bertie Perkins were very pleasing in their different songs, while Mr. Gordon Thomas rendered finely "Like stars above" (Squire) and another. One of the prettiest things done was an item by girls of the National School, whose voices, as they sang well- known Scotch songs and choruses, sounded very sweetly. They were trained by Miss Trail and Miss Gwyn. St. Mary's Company of the Church Lad's Brigade performed phy- sical drills smartly. The Vicar (Rev. and Hon. Talbot Rice) spoke on the church's progress during last year in a hopeful strain. He expressed ills gratefulness for the considerable amount of help promised towards the renovation of the schools. The agitation now existing in the j country and Parliament did not exist in their schools, where many of the children were sent there by parents who were Nonconfor- mists, and who appreciated the religious Ul- fluence. They were being carried on as effi- Clently as the best schools in spite of the difficulties, and the church owed a great debt of gratitude to the teachers who had I persevered through the many disappoint- ment they were suffering during these try- ing years of their school life. Alluding to the recent addition rf the Rev. David Hughes to the staff of curates, the vicar hoped all the members wonld soon know him. If he did not call upon them they must write Mr. Hughes a letter asking him the reason why. (Laughter.) Continuing, he said there were other difficulties beset- ting the church. There was the Commission now sitting, but they were only anxious that the facts should be known and known clearly. The bishop had b>en earnestly and actively coUecting all facts connected with the church's position and work, and he thought they would find they had every reason to be thankful for the progress that had been made. They would see it was the best thing that the church should bs left alone doing its work, as it wa«i ear nestly seeking to do it to-day. They awaited the solution of the education ques- ¡' tion with infestest and anxiety, and were anxious that the rights of the parents should be recognised. (Applause and hear, hear.)

SWANSEA BANKRUPTCY COURT. I I FRIDAY. (Before Mr. Registrar S. Home). MORRISTON SLANDER ACTION SEQUEL. The affairs of John Evaiis, Morgan-street, Peaitremalwed, Morriston, tinworker, who filed his petition attributing his failure to the slander action brought by Rev. J. Gimb- lett, which went against him, were again investigated. The verdict was for £150 and costs, and debtor put his liabilities at JB450 155., and his assets at JB15. Mr. Edward Harris represented Rev. J. Gimblett, and Mr. W. A. Thomas ap- peared for debtor. Official Receiver elicited from debtor that in 1905 he got JB33 from his father's will. He gave the money to his wife to pay debts with. Answering Mr. Harris, debtor said he did not know his father was insured in the Prudential, and he had not received any insurance monies. He' had only received 10s. rent for the houses he owned at Pentre-Tre- harne-road, Morriston. Mr. Harris: And yet your sister, who lent you j3115 to fight your action, had one of them. If she lent you that, how is it she could not pay the rent ?—I know nothing of that. Have you made any inquiries with regard to your bill of costs?—No, sir. You promised the learned Official Receiver you would make enquiries? Mr. W. A. Thomas understood that the Official Receiver would have obtained those. It was for for debtor to do so. Registrar: Yes, it is. Debtor has to give aJl the help in his power. The case was adjourned, and Mr. W. A. Thomas asked for special treatment of debtor Li consideration of the fact that he was a working man, to whom every day's wages was an important necessity. Nothing could be gained by the production of the bill of costs, and he therefore did not see why the examination should not. be concluded that day. Registrar: Debtor must comply with his undertaking to render the bill of costs. RECKLESS LITIGATION." The adjourned hearing into the affairs of John Harries, butcher, Swansea Market, was resumed, and examined by Mr. Treharne (for Mrs. Evans, a petitioning creditor), debtor said he was for some years in the rug busi- ness, which he started without capital. He denied that he had JB30 from Mrs. Evans to start, with. His furniture belonged to his wife. Mr. Treharne put a question as to where his wife got the money. Debtor: She must have saved the money. I am not supposed to know what she did, am I? I suggest you could have earned a great deal more than you have done if you had not been wasting your time?—I wasn't wast- mg my time. You entered into an action against Mrs. Evans ?—Yes. Knowing you were insolvent, you paid JB15 to your solicitors and started this ac- tion?—I paid them nothing. Debtor said the solicitors were Messrs. Gee and Edwards. He had received no bill from them, but he thought no doubt he owed them something. Mr. Edwards took the case on as he saw it was a- good case. A good caæ! I suggest you have been wasting your creditors' money by this reck- less litigation?—My creditors know different. You knew all the while you couldn't pay a penny if you lost ? What justification have you for this litigation? There was no answer, and the case was adjourned for a month. SPENT JB140 A YEAR. With a deficiency of JB150 6s. 6d., John Saltern, 21a, Trafalgar-terrace, Swansea, coal merchant and retired army sergeant, at- tributed his fai'ure to heavy rent and rates, wife's illness, loss on two horses, etc., slack- ness of trade and bad debts. Debtor was adjudged bankrupt on Janu- ary 1st, 1S07, on his own application. He commenced business as coal merchant in January, 1901, without capital. He had been aware of his insolvency for three years post, and practically alii his present liabili- ties (said the Official Receiver) had been con- tracted with that knowledge. Mr. Harvey (of Messrs. Davies and Harvey) appeared for debtor. Debtor said be started the business on the advice of a friend, because when he left the service he was out of work. The friend sent him two trucks of coal, upon which he lost, and he also lost JB40 on the sale of two horses. He admitted an indebtedness to Ool. Wright, but he had no reason to give why he did not include that in his statement of accounts. Official Receiver Wbaft excuse then? Debtor said he had served under Colonel Weight, and did not like to bring his name into it. Registrar: You swore that the statement you made was correct. It is very serious. Debtor admitted he borrowed money to pay off a bill of sale at 35 per cent. interest. He assured the Official Receiver that he hoped in time to put everything in order. Official Receiver Remarkable man! You knew you were insolvent and yet you bor- rowed mooey at 35 per cent. How came the lender to charge so high as that? Debtor: He mentioned that rate. Ques- tioned by Mr. Jacob Jenkins, a creditor, debtor admitted that he knew five years ago he was insolvent. During that time be had drawn about JE760 from the bank. He hadn't reckoned it up, but supposed he had spent a.bout £140 per year. Mr. Jenkins: How did you spend that money? There was no answer. Questioned by Mr. Harvey, debtor said it was with no intention of misleading the Official Receiver that he omitted the debt to Col. Wright. The case was adjourned. MUMBLES EX-PUBLICAN'S FAILURE. In consequence of a conviction against him on September 9th last for selling beer to a person not a bona fide traveller, Henry Goosmaim, licensed victualler, la.te of Talbot Arms Inn, Mumbles, now of 3, Clements- row, Mumbles, was adjudged bankrupt on his own application. For 29 years, prior to September 29th, 1905, bankrupt was a butcher and steward at sea.. Then he commenced business at the fTalbot Arms with capital of £80, but in September was fined for the offence stated, and against the conviction he unsuccessfully appealed. In consequence he had to vacate the inn. He realised £37 for the stock, etc., which he had utilised in payment of creditors' accounts. Official Receiver (to debtor) You evade the law sometimes, eh? Debtor No, I don't break the law. Debtor went on to say that he had paid JB30 to his solicitor on account of the action, and owed another £ 30. Asked why he went on with the appeal although he had no money, he said he was advised he would win the case. He denied that he had boasted to a man named Howells he was all right, and had a coup'e of hundred pounds. A creditor stood up to ask questions with regard to some services of his, but instead of getting answers was told by debtor that he only visited him to get free drinks and cigarettes and a few shillings every time. (Laughter). Registrar: Any more questions? The creditor sat down! The examination was closed. INNKEEPERS INSOLVENCY. There was a deflcieftcy of JE474 in the *f fairs of Captain John Petters, a naturalised Briton of Greek birth, of the Rose acd Crown, Morriston, who became bankrupt on a creditor's petition. Mr Ed. Harris was for debtor. Debtor commenced business twenty years ago at Ty Melyn Hotel with £ 300 and later on took the Belle Vine Vaults, Swansea, with a capital of £1.000. From 1904 to 1906 he had been maintained by his late wife |i Questioned by the Official Receiver, debtor admitted be paid £41 for funeral expenses in connection with his wife's death and to a suggestion that that was extravagant, he answergd that it was paid from her estate. The case wae adjourned. BRYNHYFRYD NEWSAGENT'S FIRE. Destruction of stock in trade by fire on June 23rd was the reason given for the Lankruptey of Thomas John Price, 37. Jofci- street, Brynhyfryd, copper shearer, lately 1lJ business at 69, Llangyfelach-road. Bryn- hyfryd. The loss by fire was estimated at £í5U. The deficiency was JS70 Us. 2d.

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NOT THE NOVELIST. LONDON MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT. The Press Association telegraphs. Mr. H. G. Wells, the well-known novelist, I was crossing the Strand, near Charing Cross Station, late on Thursday night, when he- was knocked down by a private moto*- car and so injured that he had to be removed to Charing Cross Hospital, where he eotill lies on Friday morning in an unconscious condition. Later enquiry at Cba.ring Gross Hospital I shows that the man knocked down and run over by a motor car on Thursday night was not Mr. H. 9. Wells, the novelist, but a Mr. W. J. Wells. He lies in a serious con- dition.

SONGS AFTER CHAPEL. SUNDAY "REJOICINGS" AT GWAUN- CAE-GUH WEiS. At Pontardawe on Friday Thomae Davies (18) William Fullalove (18), and Thomas Thomas, colliers, of Gwaun-oae-Gurwen, were summoned for jostling foot passengers on Sunday, January 13th. Sergt. Shillum said defendants were shouting and singing "Where did you get that hat," and "I wouidn t leave my little wooden hut for you! (Laughter). They that hat," and "I wouldn't leave my little wooden hut for you! (Laughter). They knocked against several ladies. When spoken to they said they had been to chapel and were having a song on the way home. Defendants were each fined £1 3s., inclu- sive.

LATE CAPTAIN KISSOCK. I LAST BITES AT D ANYG-HAKJ. The funeral of Ca-ptain William Kiseock, Prince of Wales Dock Master, Swansea, took place at Damysrm^ Cemetery on Friday. The attendance wae fairly large. The coffin was prior to being deposited in the heaaise, car- ried from deceased's reeid-ence, Dock Cot- tages, across the lock by Oa.pt. Green (Dock itaeter), Mr. Britten 'Traffic Inspector), JVxre- men Tasker and M rley- Mourners were deoe^eet'e four eooe, Wil- liam (librarian at Winsfcrd, Cheshire), Al- fred, Frederick, and Alec, also deceased's brother Alfred, and son-in- aw, Jamce SMm- ders. Others w6T8; W. lA'W, J .P. (Haifbcmr Trust Superintendent), A. O. Schenk Oiarbour engineer), H. T. Randahl (traffic superintendent). Ci.pt. Ox rdook mas- ter East D ck). J- B^wden (berthing mas- ter), T. Johns (traffic foreman), Brinley Evans (representing tHe offire staff of the traffic department*. David Joh-i Rees, grr oer, Fort Tenwajnt: W. Thomas, H. SuLlivan, and W. m po^i i Three wreai'-hs '.laid on t' e coffin) -were from the Pr noe of Wales I>ry Dock em- ployes, Mr. Willi am Kisso:k fsooi, and Mr. jf (traffic inspector). The fanerai ■service was conducted by the Hev. W. Evans, Vicar of St. Thomas, the Rev. B. Thomas I (Canute) allso being present. Mr. D. G. Dij'lwY'D..stræt. carried out the arrangements.

SOUTH WALES CONSERVATIVES. NEW FIGHTING ORGANISATION FORMED. DR. H. A. LATIMER AND SWANSEA NEEDS. A well-attended conference of South Wales Conservatives was held at Cardiff on Thursday, the object being to form a new organisation in plaoe of the old South \.ales Division of the National Union of Conser- vative Associations, which has been of little use as a fighting organisation. A meeting was held _rly in December, but there was some objection from Swansea., which was withdrawn at Thursday's meeting, which was most successful in every way. The Earl of Plymouth presided, and the local delegates were Messrs. T. T. Corker, J. P. Jones, F. Waddiugton, J. R. Dr. H. A. Latimer, and W. Walters, Swan- sea Division; John Fauil, Nathan el Merri- man, F. B. Nash, and H. N. Miers, J.P., Gower Division. Mr. J. E. Moore-Gwyn sent a letter of apology. The first business was the consideration of the draft rules, which were ultimately adopted. Dr. Latimer spoke of the necessities of .the western end of the county, where thera were important constituencies, and proposed that there should be two secretaries ap- pointed, one far the east and the other for the west. Mr H. N. Miers seconded. The noble Chairman said they all rocog- nised the enthusiasm which was shown in West Glamorgan, and they also acknow- ledged the friendly and temperate way in which the discussion had been opened by the representatives from the west. A long discussion ensued. and it was felt in the end that it was preferable that there should be one secretary for the present. The following officers were appointed:- President, the Earl of Plymouth ohairman, Mr. J. Herbert Cory; vice-chairmen, Colonel Wright, V.D., Mr. S. H. Byasa, and Mr. E. S. Williams; hon. treasurer, Mr. H- M. Gregory, Pontypridd; and an executive com- mittee representing all divisions in the cctrnty. The appointment of secretary was lpft to the committee. The Earl of Plymouth, Mr. J. W. Da vies (Rhondda), and Mr. H. N. Miers were elected to serve on the central council. The Earl of Plymouth, in a speech in re- turning thanks, said that the arrangement of the Glamorgan Division was only a part of a big scheme of re-organisation which Mr. Imoert-Terry had worked out for the whole country.

CROSS HANDS COMPENSATION CLAIM. LLANDILO COUNTY COURT JUDG E REDUCES ORDER. At Llandilo County Ccurt on Thursday, Caebryn Colliery Company, Cross Hands, represented by Mr Ivor Bowen, instruct-ed by Messrs. Stockwood and Williams, Llan- elly. applied for a reduction of the awrd of ISp. a week made in June, 1904, to Dd. John Rowe. Gellywaelod, on account of in- juries received to his spine. Mr. Stanley Griffith JoiK-ci, instructed by Messrs. Run- dell and Saunders, defended. Drs. Asfiley Bird. Penarth. and .Tames Williams. w^je v.-itneeses on behali of an Insurance Com- pany, and Dr. Stephens, Swansea. cave evi- dence for the defendant. The Judge reduced ihe order to nine shill- ings a week.

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T SWANSEA CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE. ANNUAL MEETING: NEW MEMBERS. INVITATION TO MESSRS. CAMMELL, LAIRD FOR THE BANQUET. BUSINESS MEN TO INSPECT THE NEW DOCK. Swansea Chamber of Commerce anuua: I meeting took place on Friday, Mr. R. L. L-6 (president) presiding. I NEW MEMBERS. The following were elected new members • &s r ,z. M'esrs. J-. EccAes, D. M. Jenkins, S. Shep- herd, T. W. Stockwood, D. W. Thomas, acd H. Ttldor. The secretary read the annual report, which appeared i:n Friday evening's issue. In moving the adoption of the report tiie president said the balaqpe in hand was satisfactory. The expenditure bad not been excessive. The y-aar had been a somewhat eusy one they had actively engaged in a good many attempts to improve the condi- tion of trade in Swansea and to a very great extent tfiey had been successful. (Hear, hear.) He regretted they had not yet been able to arrange an interview with egard to the tipping charges, but the ques- tion was one which certainly deserved their best and earliest consideration. (Applause.) It was a matter of very great oongrafcuiaUon that a fog signal had been provided at the Mumbles, and as regards,the Harbour Bill some of the amendments that had been ac- cepted by the Trust from the Chamber would certainly place the Chamber in a bet- ter position than before, both as regards voting and as regards the greater choice for the selection of candidates to represent the feeling of the docks on the Trust. Person- ally, the president said he should never rest content until anyone who had coal to ship —no matter by what railway it capie in- could ship it at what, tip they liked with- out asking anyone's permission or giving any explanation. Mr. E. L- Behenna seconded.—Carried. Mr. J. Livingston proposed the election of Mr. William Howell as president, whom he had known over forty years. No one had had a more extensive experience of the trade of, Swansea in all its sections, and a more honourable man they could not piace in the position. (Applause.) Mr. S. Stephens seconded in compliment- ary terms, and Mr. C. V. Crabbe fittingly supported The President said no member of the Chamber he should more readilv propose and welcome. Mr. Sails then 'returned his thanks for their support during the year. The resolution was carried unanimously, and Mr. Howell took the chair. In returning thanks, the newly-elected President said it was a long time since the Chamber was resuscitated, nearly thirty years ago. It had lain dormant for many years, but Mr. Halden brought about the resurrection, and it had since grown and de- veloped largely. He promised them he would do all he could to improve the trade and better the position of the Chamber. Mr. E. G. Behenna proposed thanks to the retiring president and spoke of the impar- tial manner in which Mr. Sails had executed his duties. His general courtesy was mark- d, and all the members wished him health, strength, and every good lu;k (Applause.) The President seconded, and the motion wa.;> carried heartily. Mr. R. L. Sails was elected to the vacant ice-presidentship caused by the election of Lhe new president. The other vice-presid- nt,s were re-elected. Mr. H. Goldberg was re-elected treasurer and Mr. Crabbe auditor. It was decided to have the annual dinner towards the end of February, and upon the suggestion of Mr. Livingston to ask a mem- ber of the firm of Messrs. Cammell. Laird and Co. to attend the dinner and make aim- self acquainted with the leading business and commercial men of the town. Mt. Livingston said at the meeting of the Swansea Trustees the previous day he sug- gested it was due to the business men of Swansea that opportunity should be given them to inspect the new dock works, and he suggested formal application to the oontrac- tors through the Trust, the Trust to make j the arrangement for the visit by the whole 'e of those who paid dues. The Trustees and contractors would only be too pleased to aJ- j low the business men to see the works. Mr. T. Herscbell Jones thought the Trust: should invite the Chamber and those who paid dues. Mr. Lrvingston said be would arrange the invitation. Mr. A. G. Moffatt proposed the Chamber memorialise the G.W.R. to run a breakfast car by the 8.30 a.m. from Swansea and pro- I vide a dining car by the train reaching Swansea, which left Paddington about 3.45 p.m. Mr. T. Herechell Jones seconded.—Car- ried. Upon the committee appointed to meet the Harbour Trust there is no importer, and Mr. G. Stephens was added. j It was decided that the Council should take into consideration the improving of ".he doors of th^ Exchange and better warming 1 ^ej2>mmodation The secretary said he had received lexers i from two gentlemen in France desirous of re- presenting any Swansea firm in the coal trade. Mr. R. L. Sails spoke of the Lyoee Schools in France, and said they were open for '1be. education of English boys and the same was i exceedingly cheap. His boy was nearly two years in France, and it cost less to have him there than if he had sent him to a school within 30 or 40 miles of Swansea. A voice Good old Free Trade. (Laugh- ter.) 1 6 A suggestion was made to alter the times II of the meetings to three o'clock or 3-30. This matter will be brought up at the next meet- ¡ ing. The following were elected by ballot to vacancies on the Council: Messrs. G. S. Harries, C. E. Handyside, L. G. Jeffreys, J. vacancies on the Council: Messrs. G. S. Harries, C. E. Handyside, L. G. Jeffreys, J. T. Pascoe, T. H. Jones, G. E. Cook, G. Bar- bier, and T. H. Couch. The following were proposed, but defeated Messrs. W. Law, CL V. Crabb, and J. Corfield.

GLAMORGAN TEACHERS. ASSocIATION MEETING AT NEATB. CHRQUE for £100 TO MB. TOM JOHN. ———— Glam.org-.am Teachers' Association met in: conference ;vt the Oooll Ooancil Schools, Neath, on Saturday. luere was a represen- taxdv.s atfcemianoe, presided over by ILr. F.van Davies (Barry). Tne Asaocaation decided, 00 the motion of i-Mr. Xotca John, eeoondiad by Mr. Philip Thomas, to become affiliated to the Work- ers' Eduoaiion Association, and Mr. E. C. WillnKJt, hon. secretary, was appointed a rejpresentaitaye. Mr. T. C. Jones, Pontyrhyl, moved that the AjSoiOcitaJtio.ii recognise the new Glamorgan Federataan of Teachers as a combination of groups engaged under the Glamorgan County Council. Mr. R. Price (Merthylf seconded, and Mr. Tom Williams (Myn.Net<&) supported. Chairman undier^uood bbie object of the Federatioia was to obtain reoogmrtio*n- in :&usæU-sq uace. The FederajtooQ wiahed to b) reoognaeed as a unit of the General Asso- ciaitaon, ajnd dosired the hiriiiiiini of the parent Associajuion.—No decision was arrived at. Mr. T. C. Jones, Pootyrhyl, followed witah a paper on "The staffing off the sdbools of Glamorgan." "Education," said Mr. Jomes, "had been dinned into the ears of peer and peasant, but the tbacdosMMt had blocked the way. No relignous difficulty existed inside the schools. The difikrauity existed antirely outside the schools. The otiiy logical sotu- hon was to have a national system of eecu- Inr eidxioaition." Mr. Jomes criticised the sta.ffinig of Glamorgan sohoote. "W?ry, he; asked, "was the child of the primary saboolj n0>* recognised the same as the pupil of ttoe secondary schools in the raajBter of staffing? But wihat was the poaetion in the primary • soboote? Only 30 per cent, of the teachers' were qualified, leaving 70 per cent, unquali- fied." Mr. Jones went on to say that if the staffing of the primary soboote throughout I the county was on the same basis as tihaA which obtained at Barry, there would be needed an army of 7E3 additional qualified teachers.—Discussion followed. Arrangements have been made to present j Mr. Tom John with £100.

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I IN SESSION AND IN FORM. SWANSEA PARLIAMENT RECOGNISES CLERK'S HEROISM. TARIFF REFORM: GOVERNMENT VICTORY. CHANNEL TUNNEL DEBATE PRO- MISED NEXT WEEK. It was resolved at Swansea Parliament on Friday evening:- "That this House learns with great satis- faction and pleasure of the gallant conduct of its worthy clerk in extinguishing an out- break of fire in a dwelling-bouse at mid- night on Friday last and assisting the in- mates to place themselves beyond danger; and that this House desires to place upon record its fullest appreciation of the Hon- ourable Clerk's actions. The country, said Mr. Donald Burnie (L., East Fifeshire), who proposed the resolu- I tion, showed great appreciation for noble deeds, naval and military- He called on them to honour also the glorious deed of their Clerk. The facts were that last Fri- day, at midnight—the hour need raise no question in the minds of hon. members—the Hon. Clerk and a party of bosom friends were playing a quiet game of Bridge, when a cry of fire was raised. (A voice "Where —on the bridge?" Laught«"-) Thereupon the learned Clerk rushed olt, pushed his i way right into the burning, blazing con- flagration' (Sensation.) He could assure hon. members the learned Clerk on that oc- casion was very hot stuff! (Cheers.) As an eye-witness, he (the speaker) could say that no man could have better given direc- tions tha.n the learned Clerk. (Laughter.) Those directions succeeded in extinguishing the iiames. Mr. David Seline (Home Secretary) asked leave to second. In all his experience, he said, and in all history from Ncah down, he couldn't find any act of heroism which had impressed itself-so on his mind. (Cheers.) M. Le Bars (Labour, Mid-Durham) May I suggest that the Poet Laureate be instructed to indite a poem to the event, and that it be set to music by the hon. member for Burnley {Mr. Viner Leeder)? (Cheers and laughter.) U' Mr. Crockter (L., King's Lynn) thought one verse should havevthe chastening note setting forth the inadvisability of having" the records of that honourable House placed in such jeopardy. The Prime Minister (Mr. David Davies) dealt with the moral aspect of the question, and urged that the learned Clerk ought not to be encouraged to play Bridge, "or at all events, if he does plav Bridge at midnight, to see that he should not be found out!" (Oh, oh, and laughter.) Mr. Viner Leeder (C., Burnley) submitted this was not a party question. (Hear, bear.) The hon. member had given them no reason why their Clerk should receive any testimonial for this feat. He could not support the resolution. They had not been told where the fire was. He understood it took place in Castle-street. ("Oh, oh!") "If that is so," continued the hon. member, to the aoccmpaniment of sympathetic ap- plause, "I sav. any man who puts out a! fire in Castle-street. deserves five years!" (Long-continued applause.) The resolution was then carried. The learned Clerk, who had a warm re- ception, remarked he was afraid he didn't deserve the honour. LA. voice: "That doesn't matter!") As to the Bridge play- ing, in this case he regretted to say he was led astray by members of his Majesty's late Government—("Oh, oh !")—by the Commis- sioner of Works and the First Lord of the Admiralty. (Sympathetic groans.) He promised the House he would not be led away again. (Cheers.) The fire, he might say, did not take place in Castle-street— (cheers)—otherwise he would never have as- sisted to put it out. (Loud applause.) CATS, EARTHQUAKES, AND WATER SUPPLY. The above resolution had been preceded by various important questions, cf which the following are a few — Mr. W. E. Harris (L., Stirling) aisked what measures the Government r take in dealing with the large number of cats that were now around? The Govern ment had dealt with dogs, and why not with Ca^e Home Secretary replied that it had been the intention of the Government to introduce a measure to restrict the output of cats; but finding there were so many air- gun clubs established now, thought they would probably be successful in putting down the nuisance. M. Le Ba.rs asked what steps the Gov- ernment proposed to take to secure attend- ante of members of the Cabinet? The pre- sent condition of affairs somewhat justified the remark of a comic paper that the Govern- j ment benches were partly filled with empty seats, and partly with empty heads! Prime Minister: I think the be6t plan would be to stop every man's salary who did not arrive in time. (Laughter.) Several questions were put to the Premier on the Jamaica earthquake, that gentleman making a point in his reply of the fact that for the first time in history a British war vessel had not been at hand to render assist- ance, so that we had to rely on foreign help. Another question of high Imperial policy, put by Mr. Crocker (L., King's Lynn), sat-j isfactorily replied to by the Premier, was followed by Mr. Viner Leeder (L., Burnley), who called attention to the lack of a proper water supply in the village of Bisbopstoc. (Loud laughter.) GOVERNMENT SCORES A VICTORY. Debate on the Government resolution which urged that at the forthcoming Colon- ial Conference representatives of the Colon- ies should be "invited to submit proposals and suggestions of T. Reform," was con- tinued by Messrs. Jelly (Derby), Richards (Welsh, Fulham), D. Selipe (Home Secre- tary), — Morgans (L.), Paul Cocks (Labour, Orkney), A. E. Davies (L., East Manches- ter), David Williams (L.), ana the Prime Minister. Resolution was put to the House at about half-past ten, and the Speaker declared "the ayes had it." "Premier announced that a debars on the; proposed Channel Tunnel would be initiated next Friday.

SWANSEA. ATHLETIC SEVEN MILE RUN. There was a good turn out of locaJ aitihietes an the sen/en mile run to theWhite Gate, Ciyne Valley, promoted by the Swansea A-A. A. on Saturday afternoon, and keen in- terest was taken. Starting from the Baths, some good times were done, the winners oom- ing home in the following order: -1st. M. D. Morgan; 2nd, Sullivan; 3rd, Cecil Morris; Ath, Bckdie Norton.

SWANSEA SAVINGS BANK. SATISFACTORY YEAR ANNUA! MEETING ADVANTAGES OF THOUGHT MR F. GILBERTSON'S SPLENDID OFFER. The annual meeting of the Swansea Sav- ings' Bank, Heathfield-street, was held on Thursday afternoon, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn (president) presiding. Others present 'ere tho Rev. E. Jenkins, Messrs. W. G. Davies, D. C. Jones. R. Simpson, C. T. Ruthen, Principal Sal men, T. W. James, Ernest Davies, F. F. Mason. C. A. Sevier, H. Symons, J. W. Cadwaliadr, W. B. Laws (auditor), and the actuarv (Mr. E. H. Corbv) Chairman in moving the adoption of the statement of accounts, said he was exceeo- mgiy glad io be a.ble to report that our ing the. year vthe figures have already been published in cur columns) there had been an increase of 274 iu the number of accounts opened at the bank, which he thought was eminently satisfactory, and til- amount in money that had been ceoeived was an .n- crea«se over the previous year oi £ 8,200. Further, he was very giaa to ^-y 'sat t-nose figures continued to increase. In other ways the beuik appeared to ae doing a ery good work, and their continued success showed that the thrifty people of Swansea continued to have confidence in the weilare of the bank. (Appl^u^-) Principal Salmon seconded, and said the dimcum ill speaKmg to the resolution wae that alter they congratuia'-eci one an- other tiiev had noUung eiee to do. Tftey could congratulate themselves upon the or- dinary department oi the banK on the con- tinued success of the penny bank opened two ve»rs ago, and oil the rr-ig"1 c-eE^ start which had been made in connection with the special investment branch, started w u- in the last twelve months. It seemed there they had a child who was going to grow up very rapidly and bigger than his lather in few years. What one would like to do would be to get at those—not the peo^ who deposited at the Pott Office who nv e no small savings at all arid convinced tnemi of the advantages of thrift, or those ''v made small savings, but who did §ot p made small savings, but who did tot put them in that or the Post Offioe- At Christ- mas there was an epidemic of bankrupt sla^e; clubs—poor people having saved throughout; the YBa-r in the hope of being able to turn the money to advantage at Christmas to find to their sorrow that the money and the sec- retary had both disappeared- Principal Sal-, mon spoke of the bank's simplicity of plan! ] and the safety of the deposits. Local cúl- lections might be made and bv investment, at the savings' bank it would be secure, The bank co-jld show that every farthin? re-| ceived was handed over to th? tommis-j sioners of the National Debt. and the d. posits were as safe as in the Bank of Eng-; land. The barik made small profits in "3ri- j ous wave. If th*- b-^nk were to closc to- morrow'thev could pay everv depositor s. in the J5. and still have £5.200 besv-Vs the, | buildins -V!^ 'nter security rO■ man c?«H d-esire. fApr'lans'O Upon the proposition of Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. D. C. Jones, thanks wer accorded the treasurers—Lord Slantawe nd Mr. Frederick Edwards. Thanks were also given the managers for their att&ndances during the year, upon the proposition of Rev. E. Jenkins, secoudt-a ly Mr. T. W. James. The latter, said they we're much indebted to the managers, whoj gave their time voluntarily, and a-ho were alwavs available whenever the actuary wanted to see them to get their advice. Messrs. Deloitte. Plender, Griffiths and Co. were re-elected auditor* upon the pro- position of Mi. Symons, seconded by Mr. F. F. Mason. The Actuary read a letter from Mr. F. W. Gilbertson, of Pontardawe, dated Jan. 22, in which he assured the trustees that; if they liked to try the experiment of start-; ing a branch of the bank at Pontarosw e he woiild bo pleased to psy au expenses officials travelling included—the bank, he; f5ag.g86teO being open one day a week. The, actuary said Mr. Gilbertson s idea was thatt saving would be effected by many who did not at present belong to tbe I Post Office Bank. Friday Nlr. Gilberston suggested as the pay-day. The Chairman said Mr. Frank Gilbertson'; was a verv great personal frierd cf his. out j he pointed out the branch might grow into: a very large thing. It was most rles'rahje that branches should be established in in-j dustrial districts and he thought Mr. Gil- berston should be a trustee of the hank.- (Apnlause.) Mr. Gilberston was one of the most useful young men in tbp county. Principal Salmon seconded Sir John's re- solution of the appointment, and Mr. T. W. James proposed best thanks for Mr Gilbert-son's generous offer. He was verv pleased to hear the letter read as it was a matteT he had had in his own rand for some time. He thought thev must open branches ir places like Morriston and Pon- ta-rdawe, and being industrial centres j thereby the bank would be strengthening' its position ar-o V>e doing good to the rom- munitv. Tfc^y must take the bank to he; doors of the people, and if Mr."Gilbertson's' offer was publicly known to other macufac-j turers he thought verv lasting good might j he obtained. (Applause.1! At the same time; 1^ did not think thev ought to saddle Mr. Gilbertson with the expenses, which wou d to inc. but that mlltter c"al'1 wel1 be left tol the manaeers later- Rev E. Jenkms Suppoee he did so for the first year while the bank is in an experi- mental stage. The Chairman said :t m'oant a gcnd by the way Mr. Gilberston had approached them. Mr. T. W. James Very. j The resolutions of the appointment and' the thanks for the generous offer wer" car- ried. The branch will be opened as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. Mr Davies proposed, and Mr C. T. Ruthen seconded, a vote of thanks to the chairman, j which was carried. Mr. Ruthen said Sir John Llewelyn srave considerable time to the meetings and their best thanks were due to him. (Applause.) I

CLYDACH MERTHYR PIT. MEN'S DEMAND: SWANSEA CON- FERENCE. Mr. Whales, on behalf of the masters, and Mr. Watts MoTgan. on behalf of the men, sat at the Hotel Metropole. Swansea, on Friday to consider questions of dispute at the Clydach-Merthvr ColLierv. The principal points at issue was bo the changed methods of working, the men claiming an advance upon the price list, owing to the introduction of a smaller tram into the colliery, and also an alleged breach of agreement arrived at in 1903, by which I men were allowed, under oertain conditions, to be raised out of the colliery. The taking of evidence was concluded, and it was decided to visit the colliery.

SWANSEA DEALER S PURCHASE, i MAGISTRATES DISSATISFIED WITH IilM. SHIP'S MATE SENT riO PRISON. At Swansea on Saturday, Walter Cla,re!1oe Hewitt, mate, and Wm. Hugi»ee. &ea^4111' were charged with steeling a mooring chs.m, rope, and canvas, valued at £7 108. rom the schooner "Earl of Lathac." Evidence was taken last week. when de- fendants were remanded for farther en- quiries Geo. Ace, dealer. Strand, said he received a message, went aboard the vessel, and l-ou £ iit from Hewitt chain and rope for 1d> Hewitt pleaded guilty and had nothing to say. He was sent to prison for a month with hard 13hour. Hughes was discharged. Witness Aoe recalled, was told that the magistrates f-rf\ mot satisfied with the way he conducted his business, and told him he had narrowly escaped being in the dock himself. His expenses would be disallowed.

DRINK HOKNIMAN'S PURE TEA in Packets only: and Full Weight Without Wrapper. ALWAYS L-OOL A.WK.E.. Prices 14 to 3/4 per lb. SOLD IN SWANSEA & DISTRICT BY James Jones and ton, Goat Streeet (Wa. sale only), Taylor and Co., Ltd., 6, Gastie-squair .a.l branches. Rubens, Uplands EibpGnam. Watson Bros., Grocers, Brynymor F "4-. Meredith, 141, St. Helan's-avenue. Lewis and Co., 8, College Street. Jones, Grocer. 64, L*angyteiacb Street. J. T. Davies, 13 and 14, Walter Eoad. W. Thomas and Co., Glo'ster BniMmp (Wholesale only). Tbornsby, 43, The Grove, Uplands. Evans' Stores, St. Helen s-road. Richards, 69, Rhvddings Park-road. Griffiths and Co., East Side Supply Stores^ St. Thomas. Palmer, 40, Lower Oxford-street. ALLTWEN. —E vans, Grooer. BRYNMILL.—E. W. Thorpe, Grooer, CLYDACH.—S. Davies, Grocer; M. Daviee^ The Buildings. GLAIS.—Jordan, Grocer. HAFOD.—Davey, Grocer, Aberdyberlbi- street. LANDORE.—Harding, Landore Shop. MORRISTON.-Lewis and Sons, Whaleswt Grocers (Special W holesale Agents). MANSELTON.—Kieft, 72, Robert-street PONTARDAWE.—Lewis, Grocer, Herbert* street; Jenkins' Stores. SKETTY.—Evans, Grocer, Evereley-road* YSTRADGYNLAIS.—MorgajL Grocer. ysTAT YFERA- — Daviee, Maocbeatcc House. f-

LLANDILO LICENSED VICTU- ALLERS. ANNUAL BANQUET VISITORS FROM SWANSEA. Llandilo and District Licensed Victualler# and .DOOr Sellers' Association held their third annual banquet at Cawdor Armct Hotel, Llajxulo, on Thursday. There were present about 250, The chaiÐ. nisn was -i^T- A P-ve (Messrs. Truxuaa, Hanbury. Buxton and Co., Ltd.)—Mr. T-; H. Poweii, sclocitor, gave the "Imperial Forces," and Capt. J. Bishop, Lieutu J. De Ree6. and Lieut. J. R. Williams re* sponded.—The "Town and Trade of Lian* dilo," was proposed by Councillor W. N, Jones. Tirydail. and responded to by COUIK cillors Lewis Bishop and Wm. jones.- "Success to the Lkmdiio and District. Licensed Victuallers Association was sub- mitted by Mt. A. Reeve, and responded to by Messrs. Evan Thomas, T. Ambrose, and T. Parry. The toast of the "National Defence League and Trade Defence A.ssociation," was given by Capt. J. W. Bishop, and responded to by Councillor W. Tarr (president Swansea Licensed Victuallers' Association), and Mr. Taiiesin Morgan (South Wales agent of the. Association.) The following visitors were also present Mr. J. Chamberlain (Cardiff). Mr. J. Wil- liams (Newport), and Mr. H. J. Israel (Swansea). A pleasant evening was passed^ The programme was a lengthy one.

FREE CHURCH "CRUSADE." TO DRIVE RITUALISM OUT OF THE SCHOOLS. "Our Crusade" wa& the subject of a leo, ture given by Rev. S. Bryant, pastor of. Pell-street- Chapel, at Countess of Hunting- don's Chapel, Swansea, on Thursday even, ing, under the auspices of the Swansea Gtrtirch Council. Mr. J. R. Davies pre- sided. Very few people came. 'The lecture was a history of the FAft Church movement. Sacerdotalism was se- verely criticised, and an appeaJ made to those present not to lay down their weapons till clericalism bad been driven out of oar national system of education. The chairman, proposing a vote of th svggest-erl that had there been opportunity for passive resistance iu Swansea the hearts of their people would have been a little more stirred in defence of Free Church pria- cipies.

ANTHRACITE MINERS AT SWAN- SEA. MONTHLY MEETING: HAULIERS' DISPUTE. The monthly meeting of the anthracii* colliers was held at the CastJe Cafe. Swaon sea, on Saturday, Mr. Ree6 Hopkins (Cry- nan t) presiding over 48 delegates, represent,. ing 10,000 men. The agent, in his report, stated that the question of pay-office in Rhas Colliery (PantySyrian) had been decided in favour ol the men. Previously they nad to walk a. distance of about three-quarters of a mitt for their monkey now they were paid at the colliery. u.J!ill erv The hauliers dispute has been settled in ail the collieries 111 the district excepting in No. 1 and 2 Ammanford and also sub LiaJidebie. It was decided to recommend the hauliers at Llandebie to withdraw their notices in order to comply with the general agreement, so iÀlat their case can be deaJA with in accordance with the Conciliation Board agreement* The men employed at Y'nisgeinon Colliery (YstaJvfera; went allowed to put in their notices in order to press forward their case for an improved price-list on the red vein. The noUoes given by the Port-henry work- men '.near Kidwelly) are running, but i £ was gratifying to find by the report of the delegate that all of the men had fallen into 0 line. The question of cutting bottom at the Ta-rremi Colliery (near Pontardawe) was re- ferred to the agent to negotiate with Mn, Hedley, the owner. The price-list in dispute at Trrbach Col- liery (Ystaiyfera) has to be submitted to the Conciliation Board. The men in the Abercrave Collieries went allowed to put in the^r notices in order to protest working w-ktl Eoti-Unicm men. About 150 are affected. With regard to the. stoppage at GeIIyoet. drim Colliery, Glanamman, where some 500 men are idle on acoount of a dispute about prices in the Peacock vein. it was decided that a mating of all the workmen at the colliery should be. held, and that MT. Ben Davies, Mr. W. Morgan, with Mr. J. IX Morgan should attend. A deputation of vhe workmen was presemt. together with Mes&ra, BCl Davies and W. E. Morgan. It ivas deeded to run Labour throughout the whole of the W estern Dis- trict at the forthcoming County C-ouncil, District Council, and Guardians' elections. Mr. Wm. Jenkins spoke on the educa- tional question- and the Coumv Coun- cil had dealt verv shabbily with the staff* ing of the schools by paying t-heir teachers • lower rate of salaries than other neighbour- ing Councils. Not only were they under- paid, but theu salaries were kept back live., six, and m some cases ten days over the time when due. A list has been prepared for the Glyo- oorrwg sis-foot seam, rnd will be signed, rubject to the men's approval. The iKt oi the Commercial Colliery, Kit. lay, has been approved and signed. It wae reported that further sums bad been reoeived towards the testimonial to MT. John Williams, M.P.

A WORD TO LADIES We waul an opportunity to conYiDce vou that BLANCHARD'^ • APIOL tf' STEEL PILLS Supersede Pennyroyal, Pil Gochi-A Bitter Appkk We *11' seDd von sample tree on receipt twe Btunps forpocMff |_ESLIFC»WlARTYN, LTD.. CHEMIST* 54, PALSTON LANE. LONDON.-

Debtor, answering the Official Receiver, was not aware that collection books were sent out to get him assistance after the fire. The case was adjourned. MR. FREEDMAN'S RECEIPTS. Failing to get a satisfactory explanation of how the receipts vere estimated by Kate Freedman, Carmarthen-road, tobacconist, etc., the Official Receiver applied for a fur- ther adjournment, which was granted.