1 DREADFUL FIRE AT NEW-' PORT. FOUR LIVES LOST: SEVEN PER- SONS RESCUED. FAMILY SUFFOCATED BY THE FUMES. BABY'S BODY FOUND UNDER ITS FATHER'S ARMS. A disastrous fire broke out on Sunday morning at No. 3, Commercial-road, New- port, a bicycle and gramophone shop, kept by George Probert, which resulted in the loss of four persons, and the hair breadth e.,capes of seven others. Probert, hs wife and children lived on the premises, which were sub-let to two other men, David Pomeroy, a G.W.R. fireman, and Henry Johnston, a billiard marker, who also had their wives and families with them, and a kxiger named Edgar Jones. In all eleven persona were on the premises. About haii an hour a.iter midnight a man named David Hopkins, who v 18 talking to a friend a short dstance from the shop, noticed a big light in Mr. P'obert's shop, and running down to the ace made an unsuccessful attempt to r Me the inmates. Hie. companion, James r;,«a, then decided to break the ijlass in shop window and enter, but foo-id it impossible to extinguish the fire, the room iLiing with suffocating fumes. Bord ore <Jt .ven out of the shop, and it is to be feared that their action in smashing the »v-^dow and letting a draught from the 6' eet play upon the fire, materially ex- p, iited the growth of the conflagration. ihe shop and it* contents were at the aercy of the riamefl in an incredibly short srtgoa of time. There Wit) amongst the sv.k much that was highly inflammable. i;a.f-pint tins of cycle oil, though severally w-jwed down, began to "pop" off with aii "ming results. The -ceilaJoid qT»mp- pixne recorcU naturally added materially to .he fierceness of the blaze, which was so great that the flames shot out through the &hop front and made it impossible Ior the now gathering crowds to stand in the mid- dle of the roadway. Bicycle Parts wcre seen to be crumpling up and being distorted into unrecognisable stupes, while the rub- ber goods about them were giving otI over- po" ering iutues. i-1 the meantime the alarm had been g- 1 "a> the fire brigade had reached the &p- u, and some of the inmates bad mads tneir escape from the back of the premises. The Proberts, Mrs. Johnston and the lod- ger appear to have made their exit through a window, and descended by means of a ladder reared up against the wasii-house, and crossing into the rear of the aujoining premises. The other inmates, who included Dd. Pomeroy, his wife .Margaret, and eleven- months' old child, Firmby Harold Pomeroy, together with the billiard marker. JOhll- ston, were, however, less lucky. Mrs. Pomeroy appeared at the front room win- dow on the second floor with Her child. Some people shouted to her to jump, and a ladder was erected, but the man who as- cended it was beaten back by the fire, and Mrs. Pomeroy vanished in the background 01 flame and smoke, and that was f lie last seen of the four ill-fated persons antil the lire had been get under, when, on inspect- ing the premises, the firemen found in the first-floor room above the shop the bodies of two men, a woman, and a child. They were lying on their backs on the rfoor side by side. The bodies bore the appearanoe j of having been suffocated, none of iem being much burnt. They all had articles of clothing on at the time of the discovery I •which were not in any way burnt. The fact points to an attempt to drc-i on awakening and discovering the fire, instead of making an immediate effort to escape. The baby's body was found under its father's arm, and it was believed at first that it was still alive. Attempts at resus- citation, however, failed. The fire had been extinguished wi:ín an hour and a quarter of the outbreak. The crowd interfered with the operations of the brigade, which did all in its power to minimise the damage, bat deep regret was felt by the firemen that they had been un- able to save the lives of the lour who perished. The superintendent of th. bri- gade believes the latter mast have joet their beads, as they could have got out by k- ing themso'vea together and hanging from the window. I
{ NEW YEAR OPENS WELL. SWANSEA'S SHIPPING TRADE n7 JANUARY. EXPORTS BRISK: BUT IRON ORE IMPORTS NIL. Swansea Harbour Trust met on Mondav, Sir Griffith Thomas presiding. Mr. Glynn Price, moving the adoption of the finance Committee's report, said the trade of the port for the past month of the year was very satisfactory, and as compared with the corresponding period of last year, showed all increase of 62,000 tons. Thetfe was no increase in the imports, largely due to the very exceptional circumstance that the imports of iron ore were nil. The im- ports of pig iron showed an increase of 5,000 tons; tar and pitch, an increase of 2.800 tcri3' cakunin*?> an increase of 2,800 of coal, coke and fuel increased by 6c.000 tons. The result of the month's working was a profit of £1 960 as com- pared with £803 for January of last vear. (Hear, hear.)—The report was adopted Wm. John Evans 'Ta4 appointed eea pilot in the place ot Samuel Hughes, resign^ Executive Committee reported that it had considered it necessary to deposit peti- tions against the N&ath, Pontardawe and Brynamman Railway Bill and the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Bill.—This was confirmed.
INFLUENZA'S RAVAGES. ALL QUICKLY REPAIRED BY USING MOTHER'S SEIGEL'S SYRUP. Beware of ths after effects of influenza! There ió no more weakening disease, and even when you have been cured" of it your troubles are not, by any means, at an end. The influenza may be gone, truly, but what ha6 it leít behind? A broken constitution, a system so weak that it is powerless to resist dieease. The fever of influenza lias consumed the very material the nerves and tissues, of your body, and unlcea tl*»t loss be made ^ood, worse, much ■worse, muat follow. The first thing to consider is your diges- (. tion. a Never forget that all strength comes from food (there ? no other way it can come), that your whole body is built up from food, and that this food mast be di- gested or it will not the nourishment it contains. Thertfcre your stomach, liver aDd bowels must be restored to full natural activity, so that you may be able to eat and to digest what you have eaten. And tor this purpose there » no restorative like Mother Seige's syrup. It Gtrengtiiens •very organ of digestion, cle&naea your sys- tem of all impurities, and gives it a fresh tt-Mt. f As bearing on these facts, We qnote the follow our from Mrs. M. E. I. Be80dJe 54 East Hill, Dartford. Kent. It was after an attack of influenza," ,■>!« "that I began taking Mother Seigei Syrup. My digestion was very weak and irregular, I WHS biLious, ail out of &ort», and verv weak. I had aiways a bag taste ia my mouth, with my tongue much coated, and I often had .!I, dizzy sensatlOn and felt a.s thol1jj¡h I my back, which scarcely ever F„ft ing 110 relief from the usual remedies t!^ a bottle o £ Mother Seigel's Syrup T found relief then. The pain m'm ceased, and I slept soundly. My apr*tiU became natural, and altogether the Syrup completely restored my health." 3 H After influenza or any other wasting dis- ease take Mother Seigel's S>-—?• it i.-uUds up your strength, cleanscs* 7ovt system, and restores the vigour and bk-oir. of "health to the enfeebled body. THE 2s. 6d. BOTTLE CONTAINS THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS THE Is. l|d. SiZE. j
COALMINERS' WAGES. l I ADVANCE OF THREE AND THREE- QUARTER PER CENT. I A meeting of the South Wales Concilia- tion Board was held on Saturday at Cardiff, Mr. Fred L. Davies presiding on the owners' side, and "Mabon," M.P., on the work- men. After several separate conferences, the workmen's representatives agreed to accept the offer made by the masters of an advance of per cent.
WRECK OF MONTAGU SOLD. BOUGHT BY SHIPBREAKERS FOR £4,600. Shipbreakers of the Thames, the Clyde, and the Tyne have been in communication with the Admiralty respecting the sale of the wrecked battleship Montagu now lying I off the rocks at Lundy Island. The tender of Messrs. Vasey has been accepted at £4,&90, which was the highest offer received. It is estimated that the work of dismantling the ship will take three years. Successful work can only proceed in summer. Her original cost to the nation was close upon a million pounds. ■ 1 "=- 131
LIVING ON A WOMAN'S SHAME. THREE MONTHS' GAOL FOR A SWAN. SEA SCAMP. At Swansea on Monday, John Carpenter, Strand, was charged with living on the proceeds of prostitution. Elizabeth Standing &aid she had known oefendant two years. She supplied him with money, hs only worked when she was in prison. P C. Harris said on Thursday Standing comr.ained she had been assaulted by de- fendant. PC. Hayes had known defendant five or sl^ years. He didn't work, but was the associate of prostitutes and thieves. "Wh"t's the use of me speaking? said < ef. ndant, when asked if he had anything lc say. He was sent to prison for three months. ■' "g
GOING UP TO THE LORDS. SWANSEA BLOCKADE RUNNER'S OASE. In the Court of Appeal on Monday, in the oase of Joraes and othets v, the Simpson Steamship Co.. Ltd., application was made on beha.;f of defendants for stay of execution pending an appeal to the House of Lorda. The action was brought by cig!1t members of the crew of the steamship Carlisle against the owners, under circum&tonces that will be recollected. The trial at Swansea Assizes resulted in a. verdict and judgmeaiT for plain- tiffs for £1,143, but by the recent decision of the Court of Appeal this was reduced to £970. The court granted a stay on condition that 1 defendantd paid to plaintiffs pending the hearing of the appeal their ordinary monthly wages, money eo paid to be irrecoverable in any event.
SWANSEA WEDDING. PICKETT-LEY AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. A quiet but exceedingly pretty wedding j was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, on Monday morning, the contract- j ing parties being Mr. T. W. Pickett, of the Swansea Post Office and Miss Alice Ley, postmistress at the High-street Office, and daughter, of Mrs. Kerr, newsagent. The! bride, who was charmingly attired in a brown! costume with hat to match, was given away by her mother, who were a brown dress and I a black hat with pink roses. 1 The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. | D. Sutton, and the bridesmaid was Mis's i Ada Pickett, sister of thp bridegroom, w,ho: looked remarkably neat in a blue ccsti;mej with hat to match. Rev. W. Wigley Griffiths was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs- Pickett left by the 11.40 train for London and DoveT j where the honeymoon will be spent.
STAFF RIDE NEAR SWANSEA. BRIGADIER BANFIELD INSPECTS THE G.V.R. POSTS. POSITION TO BE DEFENDED IN WAR TIME. Colonel R. J. Banfield, brigadier of the South Wales Volunteer Brigade, held a military *tafi ride in the vicinity of Swan- sea, to -'nspect the positions which would be held by the 3rd G.V.R. in case of inva- sion. The officers met at headquarters at 10.45 a.m., and proceeded in motor cars to Kidwelly, the furthermost point to be serv- ed by the 3rd G.V.R. About a month ago the brigadier had issued orders to the commissioned offcer to prepare a defence scheme, and each officer ■was told off to his respective post with in- structions to prepare a map of the country allotted to him, and to make a report of what he would do in case a detachment of the enemy landed at Kidwelly 1,000 men with six field machine guns. The object of Saturday's staff ride was to examine the posts and criticise the re- ports. On the return a halt was made at Cockett, --here the brigadier commented on the day'a work. [ The following attended the staff ride:—j I rigadier-Colonel Banfield, C.B., Brigade- Major Captain Herbert Stepney, Colonel W. D. Rees, commanding the 3rd G.V.R., Lieut.-Colonels T. W. Jones and A. Sinclair, j Majors D. Lewis, J. E. Thomas, and G. Harries, Captains B. Perkins and Clarke, Lieutenants Jones, Griffiths, and Davies, and Captain and Adjutant Allardyce On Friday night the brigadier delivered a. tactical lecture at the Swansea Drill Hall to the officers and N.C.O.'s of th* G.V.R. .0.<
EISTEDDFOD AT MORRISTON. IN CONNECTION WITH ST. DAVID'S AND ST. JOHNS CHURCHES. An eisteddlod was held at t-no ParisTi Hall, Morriston, on Saturday, in connection with St. David's and St. John's Churches, Mor- j ristion, being their initial effort. The halij was packed and the standard of excellence highly creditable. Mr. F. W. Gilberteon, Pontardawe, presided, supported by Dr. E. Rioe Morgan, Aid. D3. Matthews, and Mrs. Rtiasell (Glanrhyd). The adjudicators were:—Music: Messrs. lJ. R. Bowen, Swansea, and Oscar Thomas, Neath. Liter- a-ry: MIt. D. Rhys Phillips, Swansea. Con- ductors Revs. D. Williams, M.A. (vicar ol Llangyfelach) and Rev. J. M. Griffiths, B.A. (vicar of Llansamlet). Accompanist: Mr. Horace Satfiiuel, Morriston. Awards were Evening Meetmg.—Solo, wind instrument, Horace Satfiiuel, Morriston. Awards were Evening Meetmg.—Solo, wind instrument, divided between Messrs. Tal. Morris, Gwanncaegurwen, and Mr. J. T. Hanney, Morriston; open recitation, 18 entries, 1st, i Dd. Thomas, Clydach 2nd, Naboth Fran- cis. Morriston essay John Phillips (Tre- forfab), and John Meredith soprano, Miss Maggie Lewis, "Llinos Arlwydd"; baas. Mr. Robert Hnghes, Landone; tenor solo, Mr. T. J. Francis. Afternoon Meeting.—Pianoforte solo, jo. der 12. A. Morgan. Brvnimll-; violin solo, raider 17. Ivor R. Shadrach. Ynisforgan I sclo for boys umier 16, Ivor Sims, Morris- ton recitation, under 16, Alwyn Evans, and Cissie Trafford, Morriston solo, girk under 16, Olive Hanney, Morriston and contral- to. Miss Maggie Cox, Manselton. In the children's choir competition, "Whispering Wind," four choirs competed. Forward Movement, Momaton (conducto-, Mr. J. P- Llewelyn), Martm-street Schools, Morriston (conductor. Mr Joe John), Taber- nacle. Carma«rthen-fOAd, Swansea (conduc- I tor. Mr. A. Conway), a.nd Brynhyfryd (con- ductor, Mr. R. W. Scully). After an inter- esting competition the prize was divided I between Martin-street, Morriston, and Bryn- I hyfryd, a massive gold medal being awarded to each conductor.
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d6160,000 DRAINAGE SCHEME FOR SWAiSiA. REPORT OF MR. CHATTERTON ON THE DIFFICULTY. OUTFALL AT THE PIER HEAD RE. OOMMEXDED. The report of Mr. G. Chatterton, C.E., the expert, who examined the western drainage sclieme before Swansea Council, ciiaractarises the Brynroill scheme as un- desirable. The Clyae Valley and Mumbles outfall schemes are dismissed as unsuitable, and the Oxford-etreet relief sewer would not be on sufficiently comprehentive lines. The suggestion is made for an outfall at the Pier Head", commencing at high water, and terminating well before low water, and storage should be provided to receive the sewage during the time discharge is not taking place, and an estimate of three mil- lion gallons is given. An intercepting sewer to be made, Mr. Chatterton. adds, running east and west through the town, a portion large enough to act as storage. The eastern end of No. 1 to be at the junction of High-street and College-street; the course along Gower- etreet, Heathlield-street, St. Helen's-road, Rrunswick-stieet, and Westbury-street, to the junction of Brynymor-road. The stor- age sewer to be constructed throughout in tunnel, so as to avoid disturbance of the streets. No. 2 intercepting sewer to go aJctog Brynymor-road to Park-plaoe, and No. 3 along King Edward's-road to the junction of Fiiisbury-terrace; No. 4 along High- street to Cwm-road. The outfall pipe to commence at Dillwyn-street along to Dun- vant-plaoe, and across the foreshore to the head of the West Pier. The pipe, MT. Chatterton claims, would completely supply the storage sewer in 4, hours. A storm relief pipe is also proposed. Cwmdonkin stream, Brooklands stream and Mount Pleasant stream will have to be diverted, a.nd the estimated cost of the expenditure is given at £160,000.
PERIOD OF PROSPERITY PRE- DICTED. BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LLANELLY T1NPLATE TRADE. OPTIMISTIC SPEECH BY MR. ERNEST TRUBSHAW. The employes of the Western Works, con- nected with the British Steel Smelters' Union, celebratc-d the 21st anniversary of the formation of the Union on Saturday, wheJl they sat down to a luncheon at the Albion Hotel, which was presided over bv Mr. Ernest Trubahaw, J.P., managing director and pal-t proprietor, with Mr. Harold Trubshaw, who has recently been appointed to the directorate, in the vice- chair. Mr. James Davies, one of the oldest em- ployees, proposed the success of the Con- ciliation Board, and referred to the ,ood feeling exifting between workmen and the management. Mr. Ernest Trabshaw, in responding^ said that prior to the formation of the Can. ciliation Board there was nothing but tur- moil in the tinplate trade from one end of the county to the other, and Llanelly in particular suffered severely. Difficulties were now usually settled in a friendly way, and there was no "dovm tools" as formerly. The fixing of a uniform rate of wages waa a step in the right direction. The big re- ductions obtained in the past did not prote of advantage to the employers, because as a rule it was followed by a reduction in the prico of tinplates. In the past merchants who required cheap plates, urged employers to attack the wages of the workmen. Those days, he hoped, were gone for ever. 1 ch a policy was not to the interests of the trade. He hoped that the present pleasing rehtkmc would long continue. In his opinion the present prosperity in the trade might last for six or nine months, end was due in a measure to the prosperity of Ger- many and America, these countries taking a supplv, as they could not meet their own demands. He, however, did not want them to lilll themselves into a sense of false secur- ity, and preparation should be made for slack times in the future. The tinplate trade was a most sensitive trade, and al- wava subject to an attack from "bears" in the shape of the merchants. There was a big speculative business in pig-iron that did not exist, business being done, by means of paper warrants. It frequently happened that when hematite warrants were quoted at 74s., the actual price charged to tIle manufacturer was 10s. or 12B. more. One great advantage at the present time was that there was no likelihood of pig-iron going down, and he was also happy to Bay- that wages were not likely to go down. (Applause-) Mr. Harold Trubshaw said he looped that this would not be the last of many pleasant evenings he would have the privilege of spending amongst the workmen. Although he had only recently come into the offiot Ixis association* with the works went a Long way back. When a boy he started the big engine known as No. 1, aj^ the present they were good enough to make to him tiaaa held a post of honour that day at Aelybryn. (Applause) Also on his dom- ing of age they made him a most tusefuJ gift. He hoped that the pleasant relations between employer and employed would long continue, and if he had anything to do with it they could be sure that such a state of affairs would long continue. (Ap- plause.) All the items on the musical programme were supplied by Western workmen. Mr. D. Llew. Williams was accompanist afod | Mx. D. Thoma '"J 4.A Witra.
NEATH COTTAGE HOSPITAL I FUNDS I CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS AND I ADULTS' f-ALL. CHARMING EVENING AT THE GWYN I HALL. r TINY LITTLE "SPRINGBOK" DOWN FROM LONDON. Our Lady Reporter, "Cora," writes:- A flying visit to the Gwyn Hall, Neaih, whither my notebook drew me on Thursday evening, and I found myself launched upon a scene sufficiently picturesque and gay to immediately chase away any remaining dis- comfort caused by a chilly railway ride. The function, of course, was the children's fancy dress bad! in aid of the Neath and District Cottage Hospital Fund, inaugurated by Mr. Trick, Neath. The dance, as in pre- vious years, was promoted by Miss M. Elaine Mills, and a committee of very Er- nest workers, and thanks to their zealous work the effort gave every indication of proving a success. The spacious hall pre- sented a very gorgeous spectacle, with -he motley-dad little ones—though their num- bers were rather few for so large a room-- and the colour scheme was made even more gorgeous by the brilliancy of lighting ?nd other decoration, bannerettes, shields, gar- lands of paper, flowers and muslin festoon- ing draping and adorning on every hand. The spirit of pleasure and mischief seemed to predominate in eyery radiant little face they needed but the stimulating influence of Mr. Hutchins' string band to sustain their liveliness, and they sped away in untiring fashion. Refreshments were served in great profusion, the well-equipped buffet laden with dainty dclicaciea being under the su- pervision of Mr. Phillips, Neath. At ten o'clock most of the adult dancers arrived, and revelry reigned supreme until three on Friday morning. The programme was splendid, and the music excellent in every way. The Dance Committee included Miss M. Elaine Mills, hon secretary; Mrs. Jestvn Jeffreys, hon. treasurer; Mrs. D. L. Jones, secretary of the Caterintr Committee Mrs. W. B. Trick, Miss Mills, Mrs. Harry! Davw», Mis* Stipford. Miss Maude Ph'1- lirs. Miss Olive King, Mrs. Gibbs, Miss Ida Trick, and Mrs. Yeo. I SOME OF THE PRETTY COSTUMES Some of the prettiest fancy costumes were those worn by:—A charming child, Little Vera Sims, as "Folly." the pouched frock and short skirt of pink satin having tiny frills of lace, over which pink and given satin points, bell-tipped, hung effectively. The hat. also pointed, and in two colours, here tinkling bells, and she carried the usual folly toy in heT hand. The dear little "Springbok" girl, NIir Kathleen Piaige-Trick, daughter of Alder- man Trick, wore the correct costume, as at the Lord Mayor's ball recently. Her tiny fieure, encased in green jersey, with the T'Springbok" badge, short black trousers, gold taselled green velvet cap, heavy brown boots, and black coarse stockings with white horderine. Of course, she carried the foot-! ball, and strutted about with quite .asM1.i line assurance. She evidently has been maie a member of the team and says she will play if she's ItlSkerl. Her cousin, Miss Marjorie Trick, made a dear litle Welsh girl, in scarlet and black striped flannel drees and black and white check flannel apron. She wore the high silk hat, over a snowy wimple, and carried a small open basket. This little lady's photograph appeared recently in our columns. Little Freddy King was a tiny mite dressed in clown's attire, and he looked very quaint in the white baggy linen suit adorned with scarlet crescents &nd stars and high- point-ed cap to match. Little, Miss Jenny Haggan made a "ha,Tm- ing "Empress Josephine," in a.n Empire gown of ivory satin, embellished with pearls, and her dark locks mounted high cn' her head encircled with glittering stones and two white ostrkh tips. j Quite a captivating little Italian girl was Muss Marie Louise Burney, in red skirt banded with narrow black velvet and black velvet corslett.e laced with gold over a mus- lin corsage; the black hose also were strapped with gold ribbons, and a yellow 'kerchicf worn on her h-sad. She carried also a gaily-ribboned tambourine. A sweet little colleen was Miss Maud Preston as "Mv Irish Molly." Her frock was of eau-de-Nile mousseline, over which a linen apron with green velvet, Shamrock embroidered thereon, was worn. A yellow 'kerchief tucked in round the throat, "and another on the head gave a finish. A cltarming little "Flower Girl" was tiny M iss Deris Griffiths in a dress of eau de Nile besprinkled with posies of forget-me- nots. roses, etc. A filet ot Nile green ribbon on the hair was adorned with flowers, and a basket of bkisoms was carried in her hand. Miss Maud Jcnes, as "Marguerite," wore & fresh white muslin frock trimmed with Val lace and frills with sprays of the flower on skirt, breast and hair. Another charming little "Flower Girl" was Miss Evelyn Morte, in a pale pink Empire gown, full and frilly, having trail- ing Banksia rog?!S, and pink daisies adorning it and carrying a high-handled basket of field flowers. Miss Lily Morte, as "Buttercup," wore a loose dress of white silk, buttercup-coloured bebe ribbon bordering the edge stuped with the flower. A yellow bow and cluster of the same also appeared on her hair. DRESSES WORN AT THE ADULTS' BALL. At. the adult ball the more noticeable dresses were worn by —Miss M. Elaine Mills, hon. secretary, fashioned in black I nocoidion-pleated silk, the skirt having a hip yoke of black Chantilly lace. The cor- sage draped with a deep pointed bertha of tibe material and black ruct transparent sleeves. She also wore a pretty corsage fipray of white yellow Narcissus. Mrs. W. B. Trick wore a gown of black taffetas, with black transparent yoke and elbow sleeves and a crimson bouquet of; roses. Miss Trick wore a dress of soft white crepe de chene. insert with entre deux of Val lace, the prettily arranged corsage hav- ing a deep bertha of Brussels lace over chif- fon. Miss Maud Phillips' gown of Nile green silk was daintily ruched with chiffon and softened with lace, the foot standing out with full frills. Miss Stopford looked graceful in a black crepa do chene gown, the skirt inlet with a narrow lace panel ard adorned with nar- row black satin ribbon. The corsage ws relieved with crerne lace and chou bo-rdered with which and black ribbon ruchingft. Mrs. Sims wore a becoming gown of pale green taffetas, adorned with ecru insertion and motifs, which decorated and enriched th'" decolletage. Mrs. Jestyn Jeffreys was admirably suited in a gown of black Epotted net veiling black glace, with transparent sleeves to the wrist and a deep black sequin garniture. Miss Beatrice Jones was dainty in white glace with deep flounces on the skirt, which fell in deep folds fro-m the waist. The xrr- sage was V shaped, prettily gauged, and having bretellefc of satin ribbon and a cein- ture to correspond. Mrs. Mills wore rich black silk relieved with white and a white tulle cap. I Miss Mills' gown waa of black lace veiling self-colour, and the full bodice adorned with black sequin. Mies Nance Mills looked sweet in white silk with a violet coriage bouquet. Mrs. Dr. Jones looked a dainty little figure in palest grey Mousseline de Soie, the skirt trimmed with three French tucks; the corsage full and pretty with spray x>f pink roses and lilies of the valley, which also clustered in her hair. I Miss E. Leyson (Swansea) was smartly gowned in floral piiik Mousseline d-a Sole, the skirt banded with folds of Vieur rose I taffetas, the corsage draped on the decol- let with Pompfcdonr riBb^n and lace. Miss Maud Leyeon (Swansea) looked ex- tremely well in a Princess gown of sunset pink crepe de chine, the square cut neck banded with sable and otherwise enriohod with silver sequin lace, which also termin- ated the small puff sleeves. Miss Dunsdons gown was a white silk Princess, prettily adorned with lace and chiffon, and strapped over the shoulders with the material a slight train also hung from the shoulders. Miss Charles wore a very dainty gown of soft white silk, all frothy frills and lace. Miss Alice Thomas wore cream lace over buttercup glace, the numerous frills edged I with buttercup btbe ribbon- Miss Joan Thomas (Swansea) looked fresh and pretty in white silk, trimmed with tiny rosettes of the material and a deep bertha, and pink roses. Miss Green was attired in Indian silk amply frilled and softened with chiffon. Mr. Yeo was gowned in black silk broche relieved with a small V corsage of chiffon tacks. Miss Gwenda Williams looked sweet m pale silk with white laoe defining the de- colletage and high foldied belt. Mrs. Dr. Protheroe Thomas was wearing a gracefully falling skirt of black voile de soie elaborately trimmed, and the daintiest of cream spotted net blouses with ruched and floral adornitnent. Mrs. Goode looked very nice in cream net veiling pink glace, trimmed with fae lace and ribbons on the hair. Miss Clubb was present in an ivory-tinted net gown with dainty frills on skirt and an effective bouquet of pink roses. Miss Osborne wore white Liberty silk in- sert and garnitured with lace. The Sisters White's gowns were trimmed with daffodil chiffon ruohimgs and high vel- vet strapped belt. Miss Jenkins wore a softly arranged black gown with scarlet flowers in her coiffure and corsage. Miss Taylor's gown was very pretty and of pale blue silk. Miss Hill looked very nice in white silk. Miss Gertrude Jones' white silk gown had a. deepy frilled skirt, cream lace yoke, and chiffon bertha. Mrs. Roberts was attired in cream Liberty .satin, with bands of laoe draping the skirt and a pretty couple of palest ping and crim- son I a France roses on the full bertha. Miss Rees' gown was of ere me silk ganged to the figure and adorned round the shoul- ders with chiffon and Honiton laoe. Miss Phillips was in white silk also, with deeply flounced skirt and lace insertion and motif decoration. Pink roses nestled in the hair. Miss Smart was attired in a. very becom- ing gown of ivory-toned silk most elaborately tucked and inlet with lace, the decolletage lightly trimmed with chiffon and Honiton lacf*. Miss Phillips' turquoise silk gown had too skirt weighted with French folds and wore lilies in her coiffure. FULL LIST OF ATTENDANCE Adults—Mr Arlington. Mr. Beckley. Mr. B. Bevan. Miss Charles, Mr. and Mrs Cur- tis, Mr. Christison. Mia* Chubb. Miss Duns- tton, Mr. T. Davies, Dr. D. L. Davies, Mr. Harry and Miss Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Messrs. A. W and O Grsen. Miss Green. Mr. woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Goode, Mr. Green, Miss Hill, Mr. Hunter, Mr. and Miss Jenkins, Dr. P. J*wve«, Miss Beatrioe Jones. Miss Gertrude Jonea. Mr. and Mrs. Jestyn Jef- freys, Miss Olive King, Mrs Mills. Miss Mills, Miss Elaine Millc, Miss Naucy Mills, Mr- Moon, The Misees Osborne. Mim Maud Phil- lips, Missss R. and N. Phillipg. Mr. Pil- kihgton, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Evan Bees, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Miss Rees, Mr. Wallace Stone, Mra. Sims, Miss Stopford, Miss Smart, Alderman and Mrs. W. B. Trick. Messrs. Trick, Miss Trick, Mr. and Mias Taylor. Miss Alice Thornss, Mr. and Mre. D. G. Trick. Messrs. W. W. and T. Trick. Miss Laura Thomas, Mr, Llewelyn Thomas, Dr. and Mrs. Protheroe Thomas. Dr. J. W. Thomas. 1itr. Geo. Whittington, Mr. Robert Williams. Miss Gwecda Williams. Mrs. Yeo. Juvenilea.—Mis& Marie Ixjuiite Barnie. miqs Edith Chuear. Miss Edith Evans, Miss S. Esmond, Messrs. and Miss E. Srimthft. Miss Violet Griffiths. Miss Doris Griffiths. Miss Lily Eigrglna, Miss Jennie Hagrgar, Miss Gwen Hill, Miss Daisy Harris, Miss Margaret Howell, Miss Bessie Harris. Master Cuthb°rt Jones, Miss Maud Jon^s. Masters D. and A. Jones, Miss. Lizzie Jones, Misa Lily James, Miss Phyllirf King, Master Freddy King, The Misses Law, Miss Beatrice Lane, Misses Lily and E. Mort, MIKS Olwen Parker, Miss Maude Preston, Miss Vera Sims, Misses Stacey, Miss Vera Slocordbe, Miss Marjorie Trick, Miss Kathleen Trick, Miss May Thomas, Mias Dora Thomas, Mise Gladya- Wiilianw.
EVERY WOMAN THE KING AND MADAME P ATrI. The King, during bis visit to Re jane Theatre, Paris, recognised Madame Patti in a. box atawafc opposite thM of the Royal party, and bowed and gmilsd to her. Patti wore the crimson ribbon 01 the Legion-of Honour recently ooafemed upon heCt Sbodtd send two stamps for our 32 page Illustrated Book, conntaimng valuable in- tormation how all Irremlaritiee and Ob- structions may be enti-rely avoided or le- nored by simple means. Recommended by eminent Physicians, as the only Safe, Sure and Genuine Remedy, Never Fails. Thou- sands of Testimoniils. Established 1862 Mr. P. Blanohatd, VY, Dalston Lame, Ion. don, A very successful "social," in connection with the Christ Ghfurch Men's Bible Clus, was held on Thursday evening at the Rod ney-atrest Schoohoom, Swan sea. A good mMicaJ programme was arranged, and dur- ing the evwiing the pwteotation of pmee to class members took place. Mr. G. B. Craag catered.
SWANSEA COUNTY BREWSTER ( SESSIONS. j MUMBLES HOUSES FIRST DEALT ) WITH. MISS DILLWYN AND WEST CROSS HOTEL. Swansea County Brewster Sessions were held at the Guildhall 011 Saturday. There was a large attendance of the general Sublic, which included Miss Dillwyn and MT. Rd. Watkins. Twenty-one full licenses had been ob- jected to, and one aie-hou&e. Magistrates present were Mr. W. Walters (in the chair), J. Powell, J. Davies, A. H. Thomas, F. H. Glyn Price, W. J. Lewis, E. Daniel D. Edwards, Henry Morris, and Dr. Howel Thomas. The Chairman, on opening the proceed- ings, aanounced that the following licenses would be dealt with on Saturday —West Cross, Talbot, Riioodda, Refreshment Room, Park, Victoria, Oddfellows, Hill: House, Rock fund Fountain and Ship and Castle, Mumbles. In reply to MT. V. Leeder, chairman said they were not prepared to say they would grant the license of the Pier Hotel to-day, A deputation of about a dozen persons, which included Miss Dillywn, appeared praying fctr a reduction of licenses at the Mumbles. Mr. W. G. Foy read a resolution passed at a largely attended meeting cn January 30th in the Victoria Hall, Mumbles, which expressed the opinion that the number of public-houses in the district were greatly in excess of reasonable requirements, and that a substantial reduction would materially beip the cause of sobriety and morality. He urged the justices to take what steps they deemed best to diminish or remove Sunday drinking at the Mumbles. Two benefits were likely to follow a reduction: (1) Publicans, by having 1<66 competition, would exercise a wiser discretion in the class of customers, aJid therefore make drunkenness less likely; (2) the police, by having a less number of houses to super- vise, would a.ttend to them more easily and effectively. They felt that something must be done to put down the terrible curse of drink at the Mumbles. The Chairman § said they would consider the a-ppliention. MT. Stephen Thomas thanked the magis- trates for their courtesy, and the deputation, retired. The first license dealt with was that of tbe WEST CROSS HOTEL. Supt. ^enhennick gave statistics. Pop^' lafcion of tbe petty sessional division of the Hundred <*f Swansea was 56,848. There were 79 fully licensed houses and beer- j houses, which worked out at 376 per house. The fi guxes for Mumbles were Population 4,095, 18 full licensed houses, and one beer- OOuGe; 215 per house. Coming to the West Cross, the superinten- dent said it was a seven-day li«*»f' tenant being Mr. John Brayley, and the out- put was about five or six barrels weekly. Most of the business was done on Sundays, and with bom, travellers But for that boamess would be very small. His objec- tion was that the license was not required to meet the wants of the neighbourhood. Referenca was made to a summons against, the landlord for permitting drunkenness. The landlord bad been fined B5, but on aip- peal to Quarter this decision was reversed. It was usually the case that soli- citors set up such ingenious defences, and witnesses wero so numerous and plausible that it was difficult to obtain a oonvictwxn. Supt Menbesnraiek proved too talkattve for MT. Leyson, and the Chairman suggested be should simply reply to questions. Suipt. Menheaincick: I should soon be stranded if I said "Yes" or "No only, and Mr Leyson knows it! (Laughter.) Mr r..voon: Realty* six, this is something I new. It seems to be as difficult to get a plain answer as to get gold out of silica! (Latucbter.) Mr. J. San-key (hamster-at-law, Cardiff, reipreseatting the mortgagees) Am I right in saying that your main objection is to Sunday trading? Supt. Menheainick Ics. I think I would be right in »ylng that is your only objection?—Yes. Mr RTohard Watkins: Have you had complaints of disordearliness and inconven- ience to the public. Mr Leyson objected to the question. They were not responsible for rows outside the house. Sergt. Evans and P.C. Valance were ^"No, it is not necessary," replied Miss Dill wyn, the next witness, when asked if Sim though*, tbe We*t Cross Hotel was re- quired. Miss Dill wyn hv« near, and had !Lm called by Mr. Richard Watkims. She she frequently bad occasion to use the 2.0 p.in. train on Sunday, and almost al- wav« found a number o& men, four or five up to a score, who had been drinking. She fegoriihe scene on the platform and in the ,iting.room on a. wet day in May. Frvo men were in the waiting-room, so nocsy that she preferred to remain outside in the rain, i'ne smell of beer on the platform was much like that of a puhlic-house. A very Small proportion of people in the locality. Mr. Leyson: I take it you don't suggest that the Mumbles is only for Mumbles people? Mies Dillwyn: I don t understand you. I imagine they have more interest in it than those who live elsewhere. Have they more right to the road,—JSo; ob, no. x Mf Levson: May I suggest that you ob- ject because Miss Dillwyn doesn't want to We a public-house near her residence ? Mis« Dillwyn: Excuse me, Mr. Leyson, it's not What I want; but it's my firm con- vkrtion that the house isn't wanted. P. C., Taylor said he had seen as many as 100 in thA house on a. Sunday. P.C. Jones was aJeo called. ONE OF THE TEMPERANCE DEPUTATION. Stephen Thomas, a member of the depu- tation, called by Mr. Richard Watkins, thought the house was not required. He had never secrt ainy one in the neighbourhood go in or come out Mr. Leyson: Did you ever see yourself there ? Witness (hurriedly): Yes, I got a bottle of brandy when my wife was taken nil. (LAUGHTER^^ Y<Y)I YOURAELFTHEA-E? Witness Naturally; I conldn t help that, could I? (Laughter). Mr. Leyson: I'm not blaming you, you know; you go wlven emergencies arise. (Laughter). Did you over got a dozen bottles of ale? Witness: Yes. I didn't have enough ale in the boose when a. party caine. (Laugh- té1") How about the stout ?—I went in twice for two half-pint bottles of stout. (Laugh- ter). "I've been in that bouse," continued witness, raising his voice in an open con- fession manner, "four tines in fourteen, years." Mr. Leyson: Ntfoody complains. Now, how a.bout the baron and eggs? (Laugh- ter). Witness looked bewildered. Mr. Leyson: Yes, eggs! Ha.s the stout and brandy obliterated the memory of the éggø? Witoese (in loud voice): Once I bad tea there; that's where the bacon and eggs bwBittftss comes in. I wasn't living there then. (Loud laughter). Mr. Leyson: Don't get ajigry: Witniese: My dear sir, I like it. (Loud laughter). Other members of the deputation called were Messrs. Abraham Rosser and Grim- shaw. TALBOT INN, DUNNS. Application for the renewal of this license was made by Mr. Laeder.
1 oil I Plate Powder IFor Cleanin^SilverElecJroWateA' I v Sold every where ihZfot* 4/0 | I ANTR DGC .mom ANN ( Anty Drudge Entertains the Sewing Circle. Mrs. Ðomonit-" I declare, Anty Drudge, your table linen is whiter than snow. You must put something in your wash besides elbow grease. Our maid rubs until her knuckles bleed, and then her white clothes look yellowish." 4nty Drudge-" I don't even use elbow grease. Don't even boil the clothes, And they last twice as long. I use Fels-Naptha and lukewarm water. No boiling, little rubbing and done in half the time." It is quite certain that no woman would deliberately make any part* of her work twige as hard and take twice as long as is necessary. Yet that is practically what the woman is doing who clings to the slow old-fashioned, wash- boiler, hard-rubbing way of wash- ing clothes. Of course, she dosen't do it knowingly. It's because she doesn't know Fels-Neptha soap. Fels-Naptha can do all the hard work-can get the dirt out of the clothes without any boiling, without any hard rubbing, and in half the time. Why not let Fels-Naptha do it ? Isn't it worth trying ?
AURORA BOREALIS NEAR SWAN- SEA. RARE AND BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF "NORTHERN LIGHTS.' SKY FLUSHED WITH WHITE AND ROSY BEAMS. People living on Mount Pleasant and the outskirts of Swansea had on Saturday night a sight of the aurora boacalifl, prcbably the most vivid ever seen in the district. It commenced about eight o'clock. At first there were deep beams of Wlite light shooting up from the horizon to the north of the town. These had all the ap- pearance of the sun's rays when the crreot luminary is behind a dark cloud, and erron- f eously supposed to be "drawing water." But there was a difference. Ine "northern lights" seen on Saturday night flickered gently like a field of corn with the gentle breeze passing over it. Presently the sky became a deepening red, and but for the presence of the flickering beams of white fight, extending tor miles around, one might have thought there was a serious fire rag- ing. Many m fa^t, did think 60. Others saw it was some great natumi phenomenon. WITNESSED THROUGHOUT WALES. The aurora appeals to have been wit- nessed ovar the greater portion of Wales and Western England. Reports describing its appea-rajice come from Whitland, in Pembrokeshire, Montgomeryshire, Carnar- vonshire, the Isle of Man, etc.
BRITISH SMEI~EP.S' UNION, TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELE- BRATIONS AT MORRISTON. MAYOR SPEAKS ON SWANSEA'S ROSY FUTURE. The twenty-nnst anndversarv of the British Steel Smelters', Mill, Iron and Tinplate VV orkeTS Association was celebrated at Mcaf- "ston on Saturday evening by the hoidm-g of dannens by the various branches. torest branch met at the Lamb and Flag iiotel, and 100 sat- down to an excellent meiai provided by Hostess E>ans. The club filfed to its utmost capacity with a ropneseirt«tiTe audience, which included essrs. Morgan R. Jones, Penbryn (who presided), p. Harris, J.P. (Mayor), Aid. TT, ,v Matthews, Coun. Howel Lewis, Messrs Mward Hams and T. R. Harris (solicitors), i ^reharne, A. E. Janes, and John Mii- (secretary). Letters of appology were read from Messrs. D. John, H. D. Williams and Lrearge Rowe—the latter is suffennp from a severe ootid. Society" was proposed by Mr P. R. Harris Mr. Jofin Mills^I responded, giving a history of the society, whioli started in 1886, with Mr. John Hodge as unpaid secretary. In 1887 membership numberrrl 750, increasing to 4,605 in.1898. In 1899, by the affiliation of the South Wales tiisplaters the membership was doubled, and to-day it represented 13,306 financial members. In the -last twenty years grants had been paid as follows- Management £ 13,606, accidents £7,1i)\ xmteral £ 11,758, strikes and lockojss £ 62,035, benevolent, etc. £ 3,946, marriage P,210, idle £30,163, other trades £1,407.: totail expenditure being £ 130,740. The total value to-day was £ 60,000. "Town and Trade of Morriston" was pro- posed by Mr. Edward Harris, who said the town was Catholic in every respect. The town was of great attractiveness. The "bog wheel" did not pay a.t London, and it was now^ at Morriston. "We will make it pay here" (he added). "Soon we would take in LJansamle<t, Caersalearn and Cwmrhydv- oeirw." Mr. Morgan Rees Jones, director of the Upper Forest and Worcester Works, who responded, said he was plea6ed to find trede so satisfactory. They would endeavoor to keep their works going smoothly under all conditions, as they had the welfare of Mor- riston at heart. Aid. David Matthews, in reply, said It augured well for the future to see em- ployers and workmen on such excellent terms, the credit of which belonged to the society. The masters held Mr, Hodge in high praise, and they were always pleased to meet him, as he was so fair. The so- ciety was well represented in Mr. Millard, and he hoped it would continue for a very long day. Mr. W, S. Treharae proposed 'Our Pub .io Local Bodies." He said in Morriston they had much to complain of. They desired more parks, better lighting, and better roads. The Mayor, w .io responded, said the Cor- poration were doing their best for the bette r condition of the community. They had Kg undertakuigs in hand. Referring to the Cray Water Works, which coefc tbsm £600,000, he said it was going to provide for a large population. Large works in till) immediate neighbourhood who obtaaned water from other sources would now, in .iH probability, get their supply from the Cor- poration, which would mean JB1,200 ho £ 1,500 yearly. Other works would fotlcw. Swansea, in the matter of rates, had reached its high water in-ark; they were now going to economise in administration, and in fc few years the rates would be reduced mat- erially. There were great hopes of new .10- dustries coming, and there was every probv hility of one Sot leaet- which would give eoi- ployment to thousands. In regard to open spaoes, the Mayor dealt with the difficulty arising with the Duke of Beaufort regard- ing Trewyddfa Common. Coun. Howel Lewis responded in Welsh. The following contributed to the pro- gramme :—Messrs. J. Morlaia Evans, P. J. Rees, Tom Isaac, Isaiah Williams, W. G. Thomas and Ivor Jenkins. Mr. Lewis Co* leftt Evans accompanied. OTHEBT MOSKT8TON O-ATHERlNW Dnffpyn Stesl Works' members me Beaufort Arms, where an excellent di; was provided by Hostess Dodd. Duffryn millme-n dijaed at the WoodfieJd Coffee Tavern. Forest bar mill held their dinner at the Dillwyn Arms. Mr. James Bridle presided over a large gathering. Worcester branch had dinner at CroEB TTMV Mr. Lewis Morgan, Graig, presided. Songs aind recitations were rendered b* Messrs. Tom Morgans, Evan Evans, W. P. Rees, T. E. Williams, H. Demaid, T. Hill, Enoch Evans, J. Shadrach, J. Evans. Mr. D. J. Lloyd, A.T.C.L., accompanied.
SERIOUS CHARGE HEARD AT ABERAVON CLYNCORRWG YOUNG MARRIED WOMAN'S ALLEGATION. ELDERLY COLLIER COMMITTED TO SESSIONS. At Aberavon on Monday Enoch Hall, collier, a man of mature years, Cwmate, Glyncorrwg, was charged with an indecent assault oil Marv Morgan, wile of Thomas Morgan, collier," 2, Cwmcaa. Mr. T. J. Hughes (Bridgend) prosecuted, and said complainant had only recently come to Glyacorrwg from Penygraig. Com- plainant had lived happily with her UM- band with tbe emeption of a quarrel, which caused them to live apart for a month. Complainant's husbaod reoentlv came to work at Glynoorrwg, and defendant lodged in the same house. Oomplaiuaat's husband was taken ill, and on January 26th com- plainant and her husbamd went to the South of England. Complainant returned on the following Monday, leaving her husband &t Payygraig. Defendant also returned. On Thursday complainant woke at midnight and found defendant in bed with her. She screamed. Defendant said "If yoa shout I will go out." Complainant resisted and defendant left th3 room. Next day she send for her hue-Hand. Defendant had told the police that he had never been in -the woman's room. She came into his room for a domestic purpose. He also said that complainant had said this because ahe wanted him to lend her £ 4 or J65, and he had refused. It vas a serious suggestion, which really amounted to a charge of black- mail. Mary Morgan, a smart and well-dressed young woman, bore out her solicitor's •state- ment. After defendant hnd gone back infiO his own room she sat up all night id cried. Defendant calleH out three times during the night and said "I hope you will think this matter over, and let it drop. I won". all a soul about it." On the following morning defendant went to work as usual, snd she wrote a letter to her husband, asking him to come home. She did not telegraph, as the doctor said her husband wae not to be shocked in any way. Her husband came home and taxed defendant, and said "1 bear you have beeai oonducting yourself badly whilst I have been away." Hall said "No/" Her husband said "I thought von would have been more of a protection for my wife than anything else." Defendant lert the house. Witness and her husband then gave information to the police. By Mr. Thomas (for the defend): Did you go into defendant's room that Mghtt— No. I am instructed that you went into de- fendant's room, put your arm around him and wanted to kiss him?—It is untrue. Did you want to borrow fA off him?- No, sir. Did he lend you any money at all!—Yes, he lent me a sovereign once to go to Maeo- teg. Thomas Morgan (husband) gave corro- borative evidence. Defendant was committed to the Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed in JS26, and two sureties of JB25 each.
SWANSEA PASSENGER STEAMER'S CLAIM. The action of Messrs. Pockett's against the owners of the p.s. Normandy, for services rendered by the former's steamer Brighton, for towing off the Normandy on August 1st last, is report-ed settled by the payment of £ 160, which the underwriters paid into court*
Objections were that the house was net. required; also that it was a disorderly house, and that there had been a convict tion for keeping the houaa open on Sun- day to other than bona fide travellers. Supt. Menhenniok said there had been five, transfers in five years.. 1 Supt. Menhennick and Sergt. Evans, in cross-examination, admitted that the house was now well conduce ted, and did a fair business on week days. A couple of the deputation gave evidence in re6pect of this house also. Mr. Leeder submitted a plan by whicn the house, for a reasonable amount, might be considerably improved. RHONDDA HOTEL, DUNNS. At Swansea County UrewsteT Sessions on Saturday, Mr. Horatoria Watkins represent- ed the licensee (Mrs. Caroline Williams); Mr Ed. Harris, the owners (Messrs. All- sopp), and Mr. R. T. Leyson, the mortga- gees. Objections were that the house was not required, that it was a "tied house," and structurally deficient. MT. Portsmouth, architect, expressed the opinion that the premises were unfit. By Mr. Watkins: It was not now leas suitable that it was last year or the year before. The house was an old r and badly constructed. ) Mr Birt, a lifp-hy^ teetotaller, said he didn't think so ,;J'w" houses were required close to each ether. Cross-examined ov Mr. Watkins: He had no fancv house, but objected generally to all public houses down there. Mr. Horatio Watkins mentioned that the houee had been conducted for 60 yea-rs without complaint, and Mr. Rd. Watkins admitted if that was so, it would be a good record. Mrs. Caroline Williams, landlady, said tbe house W3s held on a lease for 15 years, and negotiations were now about being concluded for an extension to 99 years, under which. within a short period, she had to ape-d not lees than JB250 irr im- provements. Mr. Williams, her husband, said they sup- plied dinners and teas also regularly, and had storage ior cycles. They were devcl- oping an outdoor trade. REFRESHMENT ROOMS, DUNNS. Supt. Menhennick said this was a respect- able house, with a select lot of There had been four transfers The bouse was_respectab!y kept, but having regard to the three publis-'nouses so near,and the popu- lation, the houee, in his opinion, was not required. Sergt. Evans also gave evidence. Mr. R. T. Leyson represented the licen- see. THREE REFERRED FOR COMPENSA. TION. Decisions were aa follows:- West Cross Hotel, license granted. Talbot Hotel, Dunns; Rhondda Hotel, Dunns; and Refreshment Rooms, Dunns, re- ferred for compensation.