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i LINER GOES DOWN. COLLISION IN ICY WEATHER. SURVIVORS FROZEN TO DEATH. ¿ (Renter's Special Telegram.) Block Island (Rhode Island), Tuesday.— tTbd Joy Line steamer Larchmont, of 1,696 tons, was sunk early this morning as the fcesolt of a collision with the three-masted echoocer Harry Knowleton. Many pas- sengers were drowned and others frozen to tleath. According to an estimate made at two m'dock this afternoon, only nineteen of the 'ISO passengers and the thirty members of th<e crew of the Larchmont survived the dis- aster. Or those saved, eight were pasen- gers, six being men and two women. The rest were members of the crew, among them being the captain. TEKRIBLE STORY OF PASSENGERS' PRIVATIONS. New York, Tuesday.—A despatch from Watch Hill, Rhode Island, says that in de- BCTibng his experience Captain Frank Haley, of the Harry Knowleton, stated that des- perate work at the pumps alone 5av,ed tae lives of the schooner s crew. Captain Haley had no knowledge as to the damage done to the Larchmont, which appeared to I iCOIltinue her way westward. r I shaJl never understand," ne said, t how the accident occurred. The night f was dark, but starry, and the weather was not thick. Long before the collision we ? sighted the Larchmont as she steamed stea- dily westward. We spoke of the picture I &he made, all lighted up. Then we saw v that the steamer seemed to be heading di- rectly for us. I expected the steamer to v torn, but she kept right on. .• •" Some of us shouted a warning, and one i. member of the crew blew a horn constantly, s-1 scarcely knew what to do. I did not ? dare to tack because I thought the steamer I "would turn. Finally she went right ahead, i aod- ihere was nothing to do but p to hit her." i Captain MeVey, of the Larchmont, has t,; telephoned to the officials of the Joy Line ij here that the Larchmont sank within ten mianteS of the coHision. After cruising f in a smail boat- in an icy gale from eleven t' o'clack last night until eight this morning, he landed on Bloak Island. Close behind his boat came another, bringing fifteen dead [ and eighty dying passengers, victims of the f cold. f CRAZY SEAMAN CUTS HIS THROAT. ( Cart. McVey, of the Larchmont, describ- I ingtJie experiences of the crew in the lirst I boat that was launched, says: — "The boat was a heavy one, and we found it impossible to row windward, so we turned to leeward and started for Block Wand. The cold was terrible, and our froet-bitten hands felt almost unbearable. One of our men, a seaman, became crazed, aod conunitted suicide in the boat by cut- ting his throat. No one had strength enough to prevent him."

CLOUDS OF FREEZING SPRAY. HEARTRENDING PLIGHT OF THE SURVIVING PASSENGERS. I' < LIFTED FROM THE BOATS PAR- ALYSED WITH COLD. (Press Association Foreign Special.) Block Island, Wednesday.—Thus far only nineteen survivors of the Larchmont dis- C aster have reached here, and they are all I severely frost-bitten as the result of their terrible experiences in open • boats, with the temperature at zero. Spray continually dashed over the little craft, freezing as it fell, and in almost every case the sur- vivors, when lifted from the boats, were unable to use their limbs, their legs rjid stars hanging helplessly. When the collision occurred many of the paeaengpeiB were thrown from their berths, I and rushed madly on deck in their night j clothes. When the water, rushing in 1 through the ping hole in the LatchmontV 1 aide, reached th#. boiler poopi,. great cLguftfi | of steam rolled iip thorough We batches', wad the panic-stricken people believed the | teesel bad caught fire. Their fears were so I pcute that they did not feel the first blast j of the icy wind, but their sufferings soon | become so intense that personal safety was forgotten in the effort to keep the blood ) circulating. There was no time to return j for their clothes. Offioere and crew promptly answered the call to quarters, and some of the seamen baldbaek the frantic, freezing passengers while others were preparing to lower the j lifeboats. Indescribable confusion reigned I for a time, but at last the women were f placed in the boats, while the sailors and I male passengers got off on unprotected I rafts. Captain McVey ordered all life- I saving appliances to be thrown overboard before he entered his own boat, and when be left the Larchmont the water was wash- ing over the decks. The pitiable condition of the passengers j and crew became worse when they ieft the vessel. Every ware threw clouds of spray 1 over them, and ail were soon coated with j ice. The boate and raits did not keep long together, and the only details so far ob- tained of the wreck are those furnished by Captain McVey, who became unconscious fest evening.

COFFINED IN ICE BLOCKS. GRUESOME DISCOVERY NEAR SCENE OF DISASTER. (Press Association Foreign Special.) New York, Wednesday.—Captain Gray, of the Joy liner Kentucky, which was rushed to the scene of the Larchmont disaster, reported last night that there are about five feet of water in the state rooms a.nd the Larchmont's hurricane deck, and that the seas were breaking over her. ¡ When returning to Block Island, Captain Gray noticed huge blocks of ice on the beach, and on dragging neat he found \-hat a number-01 bodies were erica-feed in them. "It was," fie say's, "the most horrible sight I ever saw. There were thirty bodies strew- ing the beach, all of them encased in ice." In the bottoms of some of the boats he found twelve bodies, including those of fev- eral women who had been frozen to death while drifting- Gray was unable to asoer- tain the names of the survivors, owing to their precarious condition, and he mentions that the bodies will "fie left in the ice until they are handed over to the undertakers. Doring a moment of oonscionsq^ss, the parser, Yottng, told Capt. Gray there were either 75 or 106 passengers aboard the Larch- mont, bat owing to Young's almost inaud- ible voice it was impossible to distinguish which of the numbers he meant. DEATH-ROLL PLACED AT 148. Block Island, Wednesday-—Forty-eight bodies from the wreck of the Larchmoot have been washed ashore, and it is believed there are 100 other victims.—Renter.

KILLED BY A "FALL." I MORRISTON MAN'S DEATH AT n_ YSTALYFEBA. tTr night a man named Wm. Ii. Des was badly hurt at Diamond Col- HfliT' _ygtalyfera. by a fall of roof, receiving aS^OTwordp6 *n-3uri°s that lie died shortly His bomewas formerly at .Morriston, where Ma agea mother etill resides.

PORT TALBOT CFLLULOID WORKD NEW roMPANY FOUtING: rawnmrn TO BE-Src4iRfi\ Our A-heravoo corweajpomdaat writes :I laaurn on excellent aattK»rfity that the debem- tare bcddere in connection with the Parti Tafbo* Celluloid Worka have decided to farm, a. new compamy, aod that the works will shortly be restarted. On February 6th an WPphiQatian to <!Me effect was made to the Hiiyh Oonrte, but the matter was adjourned to enaible the deben- ture holders to meet.

RECORD "PASSAGE TO HALIFAX. The Canadian Pacific Line R.M.8. "Em- presBof Britaia," which left Liverpool on Friday, 26th January, arrived at Halifat, K.S., 10.1 £ > a.ip. Thursday. 31st ult, after a ■ecord passage of fi.7e days, 18 bQUXB 48.1 J

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SWANSEA SCHOOLMISTRESS I LAID TO REST. LATE MRS. ROWLAND RICHARDS BURIED AT MUMBLES. Amid every manifestation of respectful sympathy, the mortal remains of Mrs. Rich- ards, headmistress of Dyfatty Infants' School, and wife of Mr. Rowland Richards, headmaster of the same school, were on Wednesday afternoon conveyed from her re- sidence, Mansel-street, Swansea, to Mumbles Cemetery. A large crowd that had gathered around the hou&e included many of Mrs. Richards' sohopl children from the Infant School. They did not, however, go to the Mumbles. The scene was very affecting. Among those wno attended were nearly the whole of the headmasters and headmis- tresses of Swansea schools, also Mr. A. W. Halden (borough schools clerk), Mr. and Mrs. John Roberta, Alderman Griffiths, Messrs. Gwilym Morgan (ex-mayor), Morgan Jones, Wakefield (science master), and others. Preceding the hearse was a brougham. which contained Rev. Evan Jenkins (who conducted the funeral service at the Mum- bles Cemetery Chapel), Rev. W. Jenkins, M.A., who officiated at the graveside, and Mr. J. B. Pritchard, Oxford-street, who had the arrangements for the funeral; being as- sisted by Mr. Marles. following the hearse was, first of all, a mourning coach laden with wreaths, which had been cent by the followingLittle scholars of Dyfatty Infants' School staff; scholars of Dyfatty Boys' School staif; scholars of Dyfatty Girls' School; Miss Harris and staif of Girls' School; head teachers of the Swansea Council Schools; staff of St. Ihomas Girls' School; directors and officers of the 7th and 8th Swansea Liberal Building Societies; Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Williams; Madam Grind a; Mr. W. and Miss Thomas, Brynmill; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Jones; Mrs. bpicer and Miss c. Powell, Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adams; Mr. John Griffiths; Mr. Brin and Miss Perriman Mr. and Mrs. James Jen- kin; Mr. and Mrs. P. Clement and family; Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts and Muriel; Misses T. and M. WiUiMns; Mrs. Morgan; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jenkins; MTS. Grif- fiths, aod Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Miss Louie Harvey; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Ethel and Marion. Mourners were:—First carriage, Mr. T. Rowland Richards (son), Misses Minnie and Annie Richards (daughters), Mr. H. John (nephew), and Miss Annie John (mece). Second carriage Mr. W. Hogg (brother), Mrs. Davies (sister), Rev., W. Lewis and Mrs. Lewis (sister and brother-in-law), Messrs. W. and J. A. "ohn (nephews). Third carriage: Mr. and Mrs. Magrath, Mrs. H. John, Mr. D. W. Thomas (Bristol), W. lsaiPC6

I SWANSEA HARBOUR BILL OPPOSITION FROM LABOURERS' UNION. MR. HARRY WILLIAMS TO CON- TEST FOUR CLAUSES. Opposition has been entered to the Bili that the Swansea Harbour Trustees are promoting in the current Seesion of Parlia- ment. It has been ta<ken by Mr. J. E. Row- lands at the instance of Mr. Hairy Williams, secretary to the National Amalgamated Union of Labourers, and affects four clauses, viz., NOG. 10. 11, 16 and 18. The clauses in the Bill objected to read as follows: — Clause 10: "The Trustees may from time to time, as they think fit, set apart and appropriate any lands or any part or parts of the harbour or the whole or any part of any graving dock, quays, berths, landing stages, warehouses or ot'her buildings, works or convenience to, or for the uc-c and accom- modation of any particuka" trades, persons, companies, vessels or class of vessels or goods, and may in addition to the other rates authorised to be demanded and taken, d'emand and take such reasonable rente, rates and charges for such use and accommodation as they from time to time think fit. No other person, company or vessel shall make use of any lands, part or parts of the har- bour or any graving dock, quay, berth, land- ing stage, warehouse, building work or con- venience so set apart and appropriated witihout the consent in writing of the har- bour master, and any person, officer, agent or nepreserutative of any company know- ingly offending shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £ID, acid to a further penalty not exceeding £10," etc., etc: Clause 11.: "The Trustees, upon request in that behalf made by the owner or captain of tie vessel or the consignee of the cargo, may load and discharge any vessel in the harbour or at any quay, and may perform all or any services in respect of shipping, unstopping, transhipping, stowing, unetow- ing, landing, relanding, housing, unhousing, handling, weighing, coopering, packing, cording, tying, marking, numbering, label- ling, lettering, sorting;, sewing, bagging, sampling, piling, unipRing, watching, load- ing, unloading, protecting, delivery a.nd re- pairing cargo, and. for preparing and finish- ing certificates of weights or contents for trimming coal, and for any oiiher service with respect to cargo shipped or unshipped or warehoused or deposited within the har- bour, and the Trustees may provide all such trucks,, planks, gear, machinery and appliances and labour as may be necessary to effect the purposes aforesaid, and make any such reasonable charges," etc. Clause 16: "The Trustees shall not undeT a-ny circumstances or in any case whatso- ever be answerable or accountable for or be liable to make good any loss or damage which may happen to any goods or to any ves&el or to any property of any description by fire, theÍL, floods or vermin, or from any civil commotion or by the act of the King's enemies or other inevitable accident, or from any other cause not arising directly from the default or neglect of the Trustees., tiheir officers or servants." Clause 18 "u) The Trustees may grant upon such terms and conditzoms as they may think fit licenses for boatmen, and may cfaarge a fee not exceeding 2s. 6d. for every such license, and may fix the remuneration of such boatmen; (2) any such license may be granted for such period as the Trustees may think fit, and may be suspended or re- voked or endorsed by the Trustees; (3) no person shall act as boatman who is not licensed by the Trustees aforesaid; (4) every person who shall act in contravention of the provisions of this section shall for each offence be liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exoeedung £ 2." MR. HARRY WILLIAMS' OBJECTIONS. Mr. Harry Williams, »«een by a "Daily Post" reporter, went through, the' four clauses and stated his objections as follows Clause 10 "The worddag is so ambiguous that hardly anyone would understand it exoept some person actually 'in the know.' It really means that the Harbour Trust would have power to appropriate and take over any lands or parts of the harbour or graving docks and quays, and wou.d give iLem power after such" appropriation to pre- vent any person going on the dock to look for work or any officer, agent or representa- tive of any party going on the docks with- out consent in writing of the harbour mas- ter, at a penalty not exceeding £ 20, and would give powe*r to ha^rbcux master to remove any such officer, agent or represen- tative off the docks." Clause 11: "It asks foT powers, among other things, for trimming of coal, which would mean to the coal-trimmers' section that tihere would be no such tiling as the section, and that men would be employed by the Harbour Trust as they saw fit, and that the present agreement with other parties would be null and void. Further, that the trim- mers, having something like JB1,000 worth of lodges and tools around the docks, these would become utterly valueless to them/ Clause 16: "This simply wishes that they apply for powers to do all these things, but wish to take over no responsibility for loss in any way." Clause 18: "If carried out would simply makes slaves of the boatmen, who could be paid any price for their labour that the Trustees saw nt." OPPOSITION IN A NUT-SHELL. "In a nut-shell, Mr. Williams?" a&ked the reporter. "Well, we are opposing because it means the smashing of all the labour unions of this town." "In what way?" "Simply because they having the monopoly and power, no trades union could make a.ny private agreement with any outside party as is the case at present." "Do you think that the trimming clause is designed to undermine your Union?" "Yes, I have no doubt whatever about it. From what I know, I believe that to be the case." "Are any others opposing the Bill T' "I have good reason fhat it wilii be op- posed by three or four other people." Mr. Williams further said: "The petition was entered yesterday, which was the last day. I knew nothing of this until late last week. I instructed our solicitor (Mr. J. E. Rowlands), who went to London last Friday night to obtain the necessary information with reference to the status of a Trades Union and other matters. He returned on Saturday night, and had half-an-hour's talk with me at 11-30 over the telephone. I spent six hours with him on Sunday, draft- ihg up the petition. By Monday night it wjL all ready type-written and signed (ten larce pages), and he went to London on Monday night and the petition was entered on Tuesday." "You have run it close, oommecdied the reporter. "Well I didn't know anything about the effect until I had a copy of the Bill for my private information from a friend, and I had to return it the same day. Then I im- mediate! V procured half-a-dozen copies, for which I had to pa.y £1.t' "Eadi of the clauses wril have to be am- ended to suit you?" "I don't know about being amended. There will have to be a good deal cut out!"

FURTHER PRIVILEGES FOR WEEK- END PASSENGERS. Ckwnroemcing on Saturday, February 16th, the Midland Railway Co. have decided to issue Saturday to Monday tickets between all their stations (with few exceptions), in- stead of limiting these tickets to seaside and inland pleasure resorts. The rate will be a single fare and quarter for the double journey, with a minimum of 4s. first- daes and 2s. 6d. third class. There will be no restriotions in respect to the trains by which the holders of the tickets may travel, and the luggage arrangements wiM be the SStUQ has in. tfae case qf an&guj gBswagjqwh

Hands, wrists, arms, and faces having a "rough time" just now. Housewives, shop-girls, outdoor school children,- -all sorts aød conditions of men have made the ance of that unpleasant "feel which dreaded chapped condition, and many are suffering severely with scaly patches that worry and disfigure, burn and smart fiercely, and make the skin look quite unsightly in its and rawness. state of red roughness Worse still is the plight of those whose knuckles crack open into bleeding fissure", that are worse than cut-to whom every movement causes pam, and to whom washing, working, or even writing has become positive torture. Hands that are suffering from wintry Rubbtng weather in all these ways may be restored Zam- to the soundness of health by judicious applications of Buk This pure balm should be smeared on at iweatherin^all these ways^may berestored Zam- nighty and an old pair of gloves worn until in m<Zam^Buk exerts a delightful cooling Soothing &> Smoothing and soothing- influence. Its rich vegetable „ „ „ »uu wvimnj uiuu ° Keep Zam-Buk handy for chaps, cbil- essences sinks deep ^to the tlssues soft- blains, cokl sores, sore faces and lips, ening, purifying, and healing and soon chafings, rashes, winter eczema, the skin is made soft, wnite, and strong ulcers, piles, psoriasis, pimples, scalp again, able in its perfect health to with- diseases, ringworm, poisoned wounds, Stand even frost and snow- cuts, bruises, Ivurns, scalds, sprains, Mil ■■ mi m ■■ j_ — sore throats, stiff necks, rheumatism, MqjP$L_ chest pains, &c. Of all chemists, or Br Jlf^H *■ 8Tm H W cS{\ post free Zau-Buk Co.. 4, Red Cross Jj|y *mfl B n In J»a £ ? BMf- R l). Street, E.G., or C. E. Fuifbrd, Ltd., Leeds. Price rs, iid. per box:, or 28. 9d. for large size, C01ltaining OEM= "now nearly FOUR TIMFS the quantity. 81 -l1:li » 111 sssgggg =gsggay ■ 1

MR. W. DENMAN BENSON. i GOWER GENTLEMAN GETS A COUNTY COURT JUDGESHIP. Mr. W. D. Benson, of Gower, a leading member of the South Wales circuit, and well-known in the Principality as a revis- ing barrister, has been appointed iudge of the county courts on Circuit 13 (Sheffield, etc.), in place of the late Judge Mansel. Mr. Benson was born in 1848, and is therefore in his 59th year. He is the second son of General Henry Roxby Ben- son, C.B., of Fairy Hill, Gower. In 1876 he married Jane, second daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Penrioe, of Kilvrough, Swansea, a lady whose sister is the present Lady Lyons, of Kilvrough, having married Admiral Sir Algernon Lyons, G.C.B., in 1879. Mrs. Benson died in 1891.. The new judge was called to the Bar in 1874. He is-a member of the South Wales Circuit, and junior counsel to the Post Office on the South Wales Circuit. Mr. Ben- son was educated at Eton, and at' Balliol, Oxford. He was captain of the boats at Eton, and rowed twice for Oxford against Cambridge. In his second year one of the crew was Mr. Arthur Lewis, the popular stipendiary in the Rhondda. Mr. Benson has been a. member of the South Walee Circuit since about 1874, and has figured with distinction as counsel in many causes celebres. He is very popular with all who come in contact with him. He is a. member of the Reform Club, and a Liberal, although not taking any active part m political warfare. Of recent years Mr. Benson has lived at Courtfield-gardens, London. He has one daughter and two sons. The latter are respectively officers in the Army aDd Navy. WAS A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE FOR SWANSEA. Mr. Benson had been asked, in view of a possible coHsfcingency to oeiiservt to have "his. name, submitted tp, the, Swansea Liberal 600 jam a pebble caodidaat.e. for. the boxoo$h. -sea.t."

LIGHTING OF NEATH RURAL AREA. MR. DAVID SPEAKS OUT: CHAIR- MAN'S DEMAND. Neath Rural Council met on Wednesday, Mr. Wm. Howell presiding. Medica-1 Officer reported two cases of diphtheria at Glynneath. Death rate high. Mr. T. Grice Lloyd moved the adoption of the Finance Committee's report, and ob- jected to the irregular way in which certain cheques had been drawn. There was a considerable item, JB77 8s. 6d., councillors' expenses to London in regard to the Gla- morgan Water Bill. These cheques had never been before the committee, and were before the Council for the first time. He moved that the items be struck out for the present. The whole thing was irregular, and as long as he was chairman 01 the Finance Committee such irregularities should not continue. (Applause.) Mr. E. J. Hopkins seconded. Clerk, replying to the Chairman, said the members were summoned hurriedly. The expenses were on the usual scale. Mr. A. T. Williams said the matter should have been brought be-fore the committee. The amendment was carried. Mr. Law advocated distribution of the work of the several departments. He did not see, for instance, that Mr. Beddoe should have all the plumbing work.—Referred to committee. General Purposes Committee recommend- ed that the salary of Mr. Harris, assistant surveyor, be increased from 25s. to J62. Chairman said there were reasons why the matter should be deferred for a while. Mr. Law said it was ridiculous to expect a fully qualified man to work for 25s. a week. ibe matter was referred back. Electric Lighting Committee recommend- ed the appointment of Mr. H. B. Lloyd as manager at £ 140 per annum. Mr. W. H. David moved that the report be referred back. A good deal of illfeel- ing—which he regretted-bad been caused ever this electric business. A month ago ho alluded to the position of the South Wales Electric Power Company, which according to the statement of the chairman of the company, had come to grief. Then what was the source from which the Coun- cil was to get its electric energy? The chairman had already suggested referring back of an increase in salary to a fully quali- fied man, who had been five years in the service of the Council. Chairman: I simply wished to defer the mat tcr for a month. Mr. David said the cost per lamp as stated by him last meeting, was £ 8 3s. per annum. That astonished the chairman, who said his figures were absurd, but the chairman had since had opportunity of re- futing the figures, but had not done so. Mr. Sully, their expert, said the cost would be J610 per annum. The only alternative the Council would have when the present supply ceased would be to erect a generating station, which would cost £10,000. Com- ing to a personal matter, the chairman had said that he would do all that lay in his power to see that Mr. David was not retained to t.be Council. Chairman: That is an absolute false- hood. Mr. David: I can give you names Chairman: Then do so. Mr. David: I can give them to you and I will. Chairman: Give me them now. I must have them. It must be now or never. Mr. David I have also heard it said that Mr. Howell would like to meet me on a platform, particularly at Coedfranc. I am prepared to do so if necessary. Chairman: You need not flourish your flag. I am not flightened. I never made such a statement. Will that satisfy you? Mr. David: When i hear such things I am bound, because of my temperament and disposition, to express my feelings. Mr. A. T. Williams wished 'o pour oil on the troubled waters. No doubt, he said, mischievous persons had been circulating false reports. The personal matter was avowed to drop. Mr. David then went on to say that the Council had lost £ 20,000. The recommendation of the committee was

NEW CHURCH FOR PORT TENNANT. FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY LORD GRENFELL'S SISTER. A day loiog looked forward to at. Port Teanamit has arrived, and the firs^ fruits of many efforts acd saorifioes: of Church people and their friemds were gathered 00 Thurs- day, when the fo*ucd)o/tk>n stone of St. Ste- pfcem s Gh-urdh was laid by Mis. Trotter, sister of Lord Grenfeii, in the pieserace of a large and appreciia^ove gakberaig. MRs. TROTTER, Sister of lord G?eaifeii*» who laid the foun- dation stone of the new Port Tezmmxf church oa ThunïdBy. Tho Daw cJsurdh is to be erected on a oon- venaent site, close to the present iron build- ing, atnd the (fesigns are by Mr. A. M. Bruoe-VaMghaa, F.R.I.B.A., Cardiff. It if to cost about £ 5,000, but only a portion is now to be buiit. This will provide accom- modatoon for 500, and w: 11 cost, including fittings, boundary waMs, etc., nWo. Atano^jiieriic conditions were everything that could be desired, fine and dry, with a keen, heai^hy bneeze floating up from th« bay. REV, WILLIAM EVANS, Yioar of St.. Thomas.

KING'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINA- TIONS. LIST OF SWANSEA AND DISTRICT PASSES. The following are the local King's Scho- ls rship examination passes FEMALES. Florence M. Cole. Swansea Dyvatty School; Mitia M. Conib^ar. Terraoe-road; ifleanor Crabbe. Christ Church Infants; E. Sylvia Cutcliffe, TerrROO-road. Beatrice D. Davies. National; Catherine E. Davies. Dyvattv; Hannah Edwards, Pentr-epoth; Marjorie L. Exe-ell. Brynmill; j. Florence FiBher. Na- tional;' Catherine Foley, St. Joseph's; Flor- ence J. Frood. National; Mary Ann Griffiths, Danygraig, Morfydd Griffiths. Pentrepoth; Anne Vida Harries, Rutland-street; Mary E. G. Harries. Danygraig; Mary Hughes. Bryn- hyfryd; Agnes Jones. Brynmill; Alice L. Kneath, St. Thomas; Oelia E. Lewis, Na- tional; Florence McDonald, Waonwen; Flor- enoe J. Morgetts, St. Thomas; Beatrice N. Morgan, Manselton; Sarah A. Morgan. Rut- land-street: Alice M. Morley. Morriston; Alice B. Pegge. Parochial: Lois Richard, National; Beatrice S. Squire. National; Mil. dred E. Surridge. St David's; A. M. Taylor, Brynmill; Mary Thomas, Morriston; Mil- dred Thomas. St. Helen's; Sarah Thomas, Manselton; Amy E. Tucker. at. Helen's; Hilda Tween«?y. Hafod; Bessie M. Vanstone, Manselton; Mary Williams. Pentrechwyth. „ males. ™ Pentrepoth; Henry C. Ford, Brynmill; John Harris. Cwtr.; Arthur E. Jenkins. Manselton; Sidney Leyshon. St. Thomas; Llywarch W. Rhys, Terraoe-road.

OYSTERMOUTH WORKS COMMITTEE. OysterrrKwith Council Works Committee met oai .Tuesday night. Mr. S. P. Wills wTote pleading for an extension of licfciW on the western side of Langiand Bav. It was stated a lane. leading down to the bay was dangerous owing to an open guliy, and it. waa beaded to attend to the matter— to tihe time at wbwch the pubbc lamps were extinguished and tihe Clerk was instructed to write aafc' mg the gas oompaoy not to pot the James out until 11.45.—Mr. Saimoei Tayior said he niKterstood that the L. and N.W.R. iarbemded running certain trains through Mumbles Road Static:: in future, and suggested tbai representations be made to the oounpauy. Mr. Beer hoped tibe Pwas wtrald take tfae matter ug.

SUFFRAGETTE RIOT. PROCESSION MARCHES ON WEST- MINSTER. POLICE CHARGE DENSE CROWDS SERIES OF E XCITlNG SCENES, SCORES OF ARRESTS: PARLIA- MENT BESIEGED. The Suffragettes raised "red rebel lion" at Westmmster on Wednesday evenmg. They Laid siege to the Houses of Parliament for almost six hoars on end—from five o'clock to eleven. There were two great phases of the battle royal with the police, in the first thirty-four of them were arrested, and in the second an additional twenty-three, iocktdiag the husband of one of the ladies. A man was also arrested in the crowd for stealing a watch. The evening's scenes began quietly with a demonstration at the Caxton Hall, West- minster. From that point, about five o'clock in the afternoon, Mis. Desparo- who has lamented often that the police will not arrest her, and whose wish is now gra- tiDed-led a procession of some 150 militant Suffragettes to St. Stephen's. Their griev- ance was that the King's speech made no reference to women's suffrage. For over an hour the vicinity of Parlia- ment, within and without, was the scene of fighting and pushing, excited flights into the lobby and prompt ejections, struggles with the police, and repeated breaking-up of the growing crowds by mounted men. While there were incidents grave and gay, there is unfortunately evidence that in one or two cases the women were treated with undoe roughness. One lady suffers in con- sequence from a serious injury. She was a Miss Varley, of Bradford, who fell at the entrance and struck her head on the stone pavement, beigg stunned for a. while. Whilst this struggle was in progress the main prooessioo, which had marched chant- ing "John Brown's Body," was passing the Abbey. There the mounted police tried to force them back, and there were exciting moments, as when a burly constable and his prisoner were rolling among the horses' feet. The police were long-suffering, but had to make arrests to clear the wa.y. Many of the women made dexterous use of their umbrellas, and police helmets were often on the ground. t Linking arms, scattered bands of Srcffra- gettes steadfastly refused to "move on." Bands of ten or a dozen, clinging together lilce burrs, held their own bra.vely, and gave the utmost trouble to the police, for they had to be torn apart into their com- ponent individuals none too gently. Hats were torn off, and hair "came down" pretty generally. Opposite the Cromwell statue the pavement must have been liter- ed with hairpintl. One by one prisoners began to stream towards Cannoo-row Police Station. Early came Mrø. Despard, sister of General French, her keen., aquiline face aglow with enthusiasm. She walked quite quietly and sedately, and her bonnet, almost deaoooees- ILke in its severity, was one of the few that had not left its proper position. It was the most dignified arrest of all, and as she walked up the steps of the Station, a policeman on either side holding her ann, she was heartily cheered. Is all ö8 arrest* were made up to U.15, including at least two Cardiff ladies, the Misses E. and L. Gillett, whilst other well- known Suffragettes who fell into the hands of the police included Misses Christabel a.nd Sylvia Pankhurst, Miss Gawthorpe (whose exploits in Mid -Glamorgan will be fresh in the memory), Mrs. Despard, sister of General French, etc. Early in the evening 54 of the arrested women had been bailed out, and they re- turned to the Caxton Hall, where a de- monstration took place, over which Miss Christabel Pankhurst presided. Then came the most dramatic moment of the day. Miss Pankhurst rose in her seat and ex- claimed, "Let us all go a.nd the packed meeting rose as N one. "RiBe up, women!" shouted their leaders and the answer^ came back in the ringing cry, "Xow!" Outside they formed up six deep, and arm-in-arm started off again for St. Stephen's It the first time in the history of the movement that the Suffra- gettes had marched on the House twice in one day. Lustily they sang "We'll all go marching on. But the police were ready, and a dozen burly officers ran into the racks and scattered them right and left. Not to be beaten, the women struck out in a huge mob aJong Victoria-street, accom- panied by over a thousand people. The crowd grew to enormous proportions, al- though the polioe broke up the serried ranks. It was no use, however. The wo- me? r<T*c,7fc* Parliament-Square once more and a battle royal commenced. Across the Yard had been drawn a body of polIce, two deep, a sotid wall of stàrn" officialdom, that even the women could not penetrate. Mies Ellen Smith, of Norbury, essayed an impossibility. With desperate energy she flung herself on the human wall, only to be firmly pushed back. Three times she did this, and then the inevitable bap- peood-she wae arrested. Something like a riot now occurred. Large crowds had gathered, and the arrests mere made amidst a regular football scrim- mage—parties of police dashing into the throng again and again and hauling out new captures. Police reinforcements were hurried up, and finally the mob was driven out of the Square by sheer force. Amidst a series of exciting scenes the crowd was broken up bit by bit. but the excitement and confusion around the Palace Yard con- tinued up to midnight.

SUFFRAGETTE SCENES SEQUEL. NEARLY SIXTi SENTENCED AT WESTMINSTER. In all, 58, caaes were dealt with at West- minster Pohoe Court on Thursday, when the Suffragettes 'captured" during Wednesday nights scenes near Parliament were brought up, and the tines imposed ranged from 10s. or 7 days to 40s. or a. month. All refused to pay, and went to prison. There were 6eweral amusing outbursts during the dealing with the individual cases. Mrs. Sprossan, of Wolverhampton, said she would continue to fight until woman's position was better than that of the brute or the greatest blackguard on the Parlia- mentary register. Mrs. Ada Chatterton, Manchester, oon- tinued to talk so voluble during evidence that she was put, back. She had to be carried from the court by stalwwt police- men, when she called out, "Oh, that is lovely," amidst grait laughter. John Edward Croft admitted calling the police "cads" for knocking women down, and was fined forty shillings or & month. Mr. Arthur Diarmid, for an attempt to rescue his wife, was fined twenty shil- lings or fourteen days. Mrs. CSiafcteTtan was ultimately fined I forty shillings or a month, as she bad been convicted before. Miss Marie Naylor. Chelsea, was dis- charged owing to a doubt, She protested jagpiast beuig. set ire^

SWANSEA LICENSEES' ORDEAL. FORTH DAY OF THE LOCAL HEAR- INGS. Swansea Licensing Sessions resumed on Thursday, Mr. W. Howel Watkins presid- ing. "NO OBJECTION." "I think this house stands out so con- spicuously among the others," said the chairman, with reference to the Manselton Hotel, Mir. W. Grev Walters, the licensee, and Sir C. C- Mansel, owner. No opposi- tion to the renewal of the license was of- fered. HALF-A-CENTURY TO RUN. Mansel Arms, Cwim-road, PenHre. Ed. John Davies, owner and tenant, was sa.id to be a good house, in good condition End standing well apart from any otbec house on the town side, and again Mr. Laurence Richards, on bebaJf of the police, offered no serious objection to the renewal. Mr. R. T. Leyson, for applicant, said there was 49 years to run on the lease. Mr. Rd. Watkins said the cellar ran un- derneath the next bouse and access might easily be made there.—The trade was said to be over JB20 per week.—Decision re- served. ANOTHER PENTRE HOUSE. The only objection offered to the renewal of the Three Compasses, Pentre. Enoch Richards tenant, and Swansea Old Brew- ery owners, was the fact that it was one of others close by. Supt. Gill admitted a large trade was done. Mr. Horatio Watkins supported the ap- plication, but undertook to have one of the backdoors closed- Tenant said that three years ago he took, over the lease for 14 years, paying £500 for it. The takings amounted to from £35 to £40 per week. In reply to Mr. Rd. Watkins, witness said that .£5 to £10 per week represented credit. Chairman: Thatfs large. Decision reserved. TWENTY-ONE YEARS TENANT. The same main objection appliad to the Old Compass, Pentre. Moses Gwilym, ten- ant, and Swansea. United Brewery Com- pany, owners, and Mr. Davies, representing the owners, said the tenant had been in occupation for 21 years without complaint. -Decision reserved. "HAVE YOU BEEN TO AMERICA V Mr. Richard Davies, tenant and owner, applied through Mr. Leyson for the re- newal of the license of the Upper Compass, beerhouse. Sergt. Davies had nothing to say against the house, but there were too many licensed houses in the vicinity. Mr. Leyson suggested that the trade done was not considered, but that witness, hav- ing "studied euclid lately." gave the court the benefit of it by saying that the housds should be placed with mathematical pre- cision. Witness: Yes. (Laughter.) Sergts. West and Lloyd deposed that the house did a small trade. The tenant, who took a 50 yeans' lease of the house three years ago, said the tak- ings were from £15 to £17 per week. Mr. Rd. Watkins asked applicant if he had been to America? Mr, Leyson vigorously interposed that it had nothing to do with the question. Chairman said the question used to be "Have you seed the Shah?" (Much laugh- ter.) Mr. Leyson: Or has your rural grand- mother been lately engaged in sacking eggs; that would be just as relevant. (More laughter.) Mr. Watkins put it that applicant was partial to America, and said he would go back if he could dispose of his lease. Chairman: I don't think it is an objec- tion to the lease because it is in the market. Decision reserved. OBJECTION TO A BACK ENTTRANCE. "Good trade and a good structore," was the police testimony in regard to the Plough and Harrow. Pentre; Elizabeth Davies ten- ant, and Swansea Old Brewery owners. Uf. Richard Watkins objected to a back' ewfcruisoe, which, hn stud, shouM move been closed seven years ago acoordang to a pro- raise made. By Mr. Horatio Watlcins (for the owners) No cosnplaaot had been made as to user. The takings were stated to be £25 per week. Decision reserved. A USEFUL HOUSE. _OM Plough and Ha.rrow, Pentre, Richard Nadbolls tenant, and David Isaac owner, was also given a good character by the police. but Supt. GiU ruggeeted the closing up of a back door for trade purposes as it made the homse difficult for police supervision. Otherwise it was a useful house. The tak- ings were proved to be £25 per week. Decision reserved. DECISIONS. At this stage the following decisions wene aanounoed: — Mans>cilto<a Hotel.—Granted. Mansel Arms, Pentre.—Granted. Three Corapaeses, Pentre.—Granted. Old Compass, Pentre.—Granted, with a suggestion that a smug be improved, and the back door closed at dusk. Upper Compass, Pentre.—-Granfted. Plough and Harpow,a Bent-re.—Granted, with a suggestion that the back door be aft- d'U8k. Old Plough and Harrow, Pentre.—Granted, with a suggestion tlhat the beck door be dosed at dusk. UNITED HOUSE ALL RIGHT. No serious objection was offered to the renewal of the license of the Alma Inn, Bennett-street, Landore, tenant J. Barnett Lewis, and owners the Swansea United Brewery Company The takings were said to be JB17 per week.—Mr. Leyson sup- ported the application.—Decision reserved. PASSES MUSTER. "All very good rooms and a very nice house, and stands well apart." This '—as the evidence of Sergt- Davies with regard to the King's Head, Treboeth. The licensee is Hannah Rees, and the owners a1"e I Messrs. Hancock and Co. Mr. Gaskell ap- peared for the latter.—Decision reserved. ANOTHER OF MESSRS HANCOCKS. No objection was offered to the Eagle Inn, Treboeth, which is owned by Messrs. Hancock. Mr. John Davies is the licensee. A fair trade is done, such was the evidence of Sergt. Davies.—Decision reserved. TOO MANY. Police objection to the Nags Head, Lan- dore. was the general one, that it was not required. The owners are Messrs. W. AH. James, and the takings said to be £21 per week.—Mr. VineT Leeder appeared in sup- port of the renewal.—Decision reserved. MYSYDD INN LICENSE. The objection to the Mysydd Inn. Lan- dore, was that it was structurally unfit and not required.—Mrs. Margaret Richards is the licensee and owner.—Sergt. Davies said the floor was sinking and the rooms low. In reply to Mr. Viner Leeder, who sop- ported the renewal, witness said that the house was situate on a valuable site. Supt. Gill said he did not think there was a woree constructed house. Sergt. West said a poor trade was done. Mr. Viner Leeder stated that the old lady was entirely dependent on this house.-—Mrs. Margaret Rknards said that she took about JElb or JB16 per wBek.—Decision reserved. STATION INN AND THE BOAT TRAIN. The StiS&ion Inn, Hamilton-jrtreet, Lin- dore, is fully licensed, and the licensee '.pd owner is Mrs. Rachael Navies. The objec tion to this house was that there were too many fn the district. Mr. Viner Leeder was for the renewal. It was stated that the average takings were about J318 per week, and since the new boat train had been run- ning they did a lot of trade in the esMv morning.—Decision reserved. RAILWAY INN. The Railway inn, Siloh-road, Landore, is licensed to Griffith Samuels, and. the owner is Wm. Samuels. The police objec- tion to th ehouse is that it is not reouired. Sergt- West said the trade done was very good.—Decision reserved. WERN INN. The Wern Inn is a free hous in Siloh- road. The licensee is Mrj^MarthaJEdwards^ and she is also the owner. There is a good trade done there and the house is in good condition.—Decision reserved. The Bench granted the following licenses Globe Inn, Nags Head, Alma Inn. Station Inn, G.W.R. Rrefxesfament Rooms, Railway Inn. Wern Inn, I writes, Kffcg's Head, and Eagle Inn. The license of the Mysydd Inn was re- ferred for compensation. The sessions now stand adjourned until Ti° 25th inst. when the houses on the black list will be taken.

FOOTBALL NOTIS, SWANSEA STILL UNDEFEATED. EASY ICTOPfTSOJEB, NEWPORT AT USK8IDE. MAGNIFICENT' BY "UOVEE" (BY "GWALIA "t After their recent displays L ,y,™ that Swansea would have to go 2l v were won n to preserve thei^ w* cord when they met New-port Prior to the match uhe critics nf fh"r^av: were ot The opinion that our cord wouid be smudged and indc^ ^h. opinion. Although Swansea had mat-ch up to Saturday, it wa« felt t.hat .v.^ had had luck on th^ir side on a few < £ ^7 Hons and ihis led one to believe thai would have to be at their beet to r> conquerors of the Newportonians on £ rf,7- day. In one or two ma-tchte6 this season fault has been found with the forward end as is well known I have been amongst the critics who have had cause to grrumble Newport had been the graveyard of s¿ many record—and not a tew of them be. longed to Swansea—in the past that this also wae one reason for being pessimistic of Swan- sea's ability to win I remember on one occasion Swansea going to Newport witli a clean sheet and we had a much better team tbac than now. Such men as Dan Bees, Jowett, R. Jones, and Ge. Davies. were at that time at their best and defeat was not dreamed of. but defeat came, and by a aropped goal, Charlie Lewie doing the trick. I he ground on that occasion was in a treacherous condition and it had to b* covered with sand prior to the kick-ofl. Swansea, however, could do nothing right. rime after time they were within an ace of scoring and once Willie Arnold was inches from the line when the whistle went leaving Swansea defeated by a dropped goal and with a broken reoord. That was. the-only, defeat sustained that season too and it was. of course, particularly galling. Of course we have not been defeated this season, but when the half-time fcore was made known in Swansea people began to rub their eyes and ask what was the matter. Swansea were thirteen points to the good when the interval sounded and I believe I am right in saying that they have never before. not in any match played. had such a fine lead at half-time. People who did not have the fortune to go up to the match were quite overjoyed at this and did not wait for the final, but began to talk of what Cardiff would have to put up with when they en- tertained Swansea next month. This sudden rise seemed to carry their breath fairly away. It was thought that the second half would prove to be a regular "slaughter," but this Newport managed to avoid for Swansea did not score in this moiety, whereas Newport put up three points to their credit, although itmay be said to be a lucky score. The All whites seemed to be contented with their lead in the first half and of course too jnnch could no* be expected of them as tney had had a hard fight of it in the first halt, but not against the team. They had to contend with a heavy ground, which Proved to be very tiring. People may ask ow Swanspa managed to get such a lead at the interval. Well. it was mainly due serine, who as the Roving Commissioner bis favourite position—was simply irresiet- atue. The fine play of the forwards, too, is to be hig-hly commended, for they adapted themselves to. the position at the very out- set and obeying the orders of Captain Trew, w, could see that back play was rather out 01 the question, they fairly beat their op- ponents. What the score would have been had the conditions been ideal for football goodness only knows and I am of the opin- ion that Newport can thank their lucky stars that the ground was in such a bad condition for it materially helped them to keep the score down. The match did not paoa off without any incidents either, for rough play was p/edominant. But it must be said that it I, all on the part of the homesters, who commenced their- dirty ac- tions soon after Swansea had got a rather good lead. Fancy a man going round a scrum and kicking the heels of the opposing forwards! Why it i". scandalous and is drag- ging Welsh football down to the very depths of bad sportsmanship. The player at fault was T. K- Vile, and for his trouble he has been suspended for a month by the Wel-h Rugby Union. But that is not all. The critic of the Newport "Argnp" has levelled a most serious charge against the Swanae* players and it is my duty. as a Swansea writer, to take him to ta-: f although it is much against my grain. B < when such un- founded charges as -he maises are made I think it is high time, to draw the line some- where. He accuses the Swansea players of being a fool dirty lot and I think he ought to be made to apologise for uttering such a thing. I am really surpritjed at him and more so when his status is considered. An the fault on Saturday wai on his own side and not on the side of the All Whites only he won't admit it. It is also stated that the Newport Club have written to the Swan- sea Club stating that in future two fixtures will be sufficient. Well. when people cannot take a licking in c. fair way isn't it time that they should retire and give fair sports a chance? I think so. We'll, after having aired a complaint. I am going to give a little individual criti- cism The h?TO of the day was Fred Serine on the Swansea side. In his inimitable position he was simply groat and if ever he proved himself worthy of a place in the next Welsh team he did on Saturday. To say that he was magnificent is to use but a mild expression. I cannot find words to express my admiration for his truly great performance. It is also gratifying to me to find him playing such a consistent game inasmuch £ -e I have alwa^rj admired him in this position. I notice thi> 2>e played for Glamorgan against the Souvo of Ireland in the same position, at SwaIka on Thursday- Cardiff people may try and run Gibbs as rover He is a good man I will readily admit, but that he is the- equal of Serine I will never believe. It will be truly a great test when the. pair meet in the Swansea' and Cardiff match next month. Serine will yet play for Wales in this new posmon aoo he will do well. It was he who hand in the Swansea score on Drp snapping up ev«ry opportunity sented it^f. i £ game a° £ ke did making for tifcly when he was to be the second as usual., the Trew of old. wJwaealwavs handy when wanted. WiUie irnSi and Phil Hopkins were in rare form and it was not the fault of the latter that Newport get their try, as be was fairlv knocked off the line after he had made a mark. The time is not far off when he will bo seen acting or the wing for Wales, for he is about the best wing we have in tbp little principality to-day. He also played for Glamorgan on Thursday at Swansea. A star artiste was J*.ck Bancroft. Rif display, too. was of the verv best a.nd he deserves a place in th« next Welsh team for on Satur- day's form he has nc equal in Wales. The Glamorgan Committee also recognised him for the first time on Thursday. Owen a.nd Toft looked like a pair of mndlarkers at half-time, but they enjoyed themselves. I air, not troing to single out one, forward from another for they all done rewJly well and have not played such a fine game this »<>ason. If they only keep up that form there is no fear of the record, going just yet. < Towards the end the six of them—for "Mu M- bins" Davies was injured—had the meastire of th* Newnort men. Anbrey Smith hke .Tack Bancroft, also figured in the Countv cide for tfie first time of his career, *ut mav it be the forerunner of many and W*4«h caps for the both of them is my sin- eerT wish Thev are bound to get them sc^er or later on their present- form.

A MUMBLES LICENSE. APPEAL TO BE MADE FOR THE RHONDDA HOTEL. An application is to be made-with re- spect to the license of the Rhondda Hotel, Mumbles, which was referred to the Com- pensation Authority by the Licensing Bench. There has not been a complaint against the house for 65 rears, during which t me the license has existed.

Mr. Georp;? Fergus Newall, of Penrose, Milford-on-Sea, Hants, formerly of Clyn-y- Bont, Cwmewrach, Neath, who died on No- vember 25th last, left estate of the gross value of £4,844 10s. 2d., of which the net personalty has been sworn at £1,020 7s 6d.

SOYAL CAMBRIAN INSTITTTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. We beg to draw our readers' attention to the advertisement announcing the annual meeting and public examination of pupils, which will take place, at the Institut on, Mount Pleasiant. on Thursday afternoon next, the 21st met, at three o clock, at which his Worship the Mayor CMr David Harris), has kindly consented to preside. These meetings are always interesting and "those who wish to see the splendid work which is being done at thi" Institution should avail themselves of this opportunity. Prior to the public meeting, visitors will have the privilege of inspecting the Institution from 2 to 2 p.m.. k

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SWANSEA ASYLUM PROBLEM. COUNCIL AWAIT UPSHOT OF MER- THYR NEGOTIATIONS. A meeting of the Swansea Council 12 oom- mvtt"be was held on Wednesday tc consider t«be asylum question. The Town Clerk read replies frort author- ities written to with the idea of getting in- formaitKkn re partnership. Mesrt-hyr Tydfil wrote teat thev were applying to he constituted a couoily borough, and as soon as they heard from trIo{' Local Government Board,* the matter oould be again considered. Cardiff wrote that the committee wtxiid probably be in a position to reoecv* patients im January next year, but no tarrns bad yet been fixed. Newpo-rt wrote they were not in a position to enter into a contract for tie neoeptirm of more than ten patients (males. If this met with the requirements, terms could be arranged. I aigarth wrote thai the Visdt-top Com- iniue*: would be in a pos;.txm to cootraob <or the recaption of pauper lnnat, m » ar Septe-mtber next. The Visiting » -> -would be willing to receive 65 nis-w* acd,21 _r. femaAes. Chronic and quiet casoe w accepted at 14e. 6d. per week, and acuta' causes 17s. 6d. per week iocdusrv< As to the duration of contract, the corr-r uttee (of Talgarhh) would probably be able to meet the requirements (01 Swansea). Bridgend wrote that there were none of the Swansea patients in the asylum who were statable to be neoeived into the Work- house.

CHILDREN'S COUGHS. Notbing could be better or safer tbaa Veno's Lightning Cough Owe. | jdf A. MASTER BUCHANAN. Mrs. BUCHANAN, 89RAEBERBY ST. GLASGOW, writes October sew. 1904, I tbmk it my aoty tc give you my opinion af »E?v' O'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Yon could Dot have given it a better Dame; it has proved a "LIGHTNIKG" COUGH CURE to my four children witn whooping cough. 1 hey suffered since last April; tbey were all cured in one week by yotrr Cough Cure. I will never be without it. I have piven it to most of my friends because I have so much faith in it. I thought I was going to lose two of my children; they couki neither eat nor sleep, but now thev cango out in all weathers. They like your Cough Cure. *nd»wont go to bed without it.,r Viu ros ENgS LIGHTNING COUCH CURE Th* pureet and most efftcfecit Boaedy procurable lor Cou*H«, coklj, Attfcma, Catar rh, W w Lungs & Children's Cou*»«> gid, III i "d 2'8 p- botve- At all Chemists and Druf Stores cwr}~whert.

The Mayor said in view of MertlrJrg position, he thought they should defer the matter for a while. Tbeire was the sewage scheitie. and the Corporation oouId not afford to launch into a big capital expenditOTe. S they waited to see if they coarld bring about a partnenshsp, it wooJd be both to the advantage of Merthyr and Swansea. Shouldn't they wait for a decisive reply. MT. Livingston said he wanted to see the matter finished, and he moved that Mr. Hine, architect, be paid a fee not exceeding 50 gnineae for advising the Corporation on the assumption of t.be provision for 600 pat- ient* (a) position and area to be covered by baiWing; (b) an estimate of the cost of working, furnishjmg and fitting complete. That resolution would not bind the Cor- })nratMM to engage Mr. Hine a-fterwards.. His idea was to get that mforroaiion, so thai they miight go to Merthyr and be in a position to show that Swvnms could pro- vide an asylum for herself. At the present time. he had it from the highest authority Cardiff had room for 63 parents (tfeey pro- vided for 750): Taigarth had provision for 364. and had 305; Newport bad p-rovwioa for 558, and had i38. Swansea at the pMt. sewift moment bad 351 patients to provide for at Bridgeod. Swansea should provide ac- commodation for 600, as though they would need piwisjon for t-heirif*»,j vr-s for 300, yet for another 300 it would probably post wh&t it would require to establish am institution of tiheix own. The-re was practically only one site-Towii H31—and the site being so heaJthy, there would no doubt be a number of patients. At New- port, with Letag picturesque scenery, they had 80 paying 17s. a week, and 15 paying 14s. He could teil tbetm a mrmber of medi- cal mem were in favour of Town Hill— amongst thesn being Dr. Latimer and Dr. John Evans. The probability was ii Swan. 8e6 did not take action the antbcHities would compel them. 1 Chairman moved as an ajnemdmeni to Mr. Livingston's proposal tha-t. the question of appointing an architect expert be deferred umtil tbey saw whether Merthyr would joia or not. Mayor seconded. There were mine for the amendment, sad four agwmst, Mir. L*vs*gsto» laamii aot voting. -(