The South Wales Daily Post

^GLISH MINERS RESTLESS. telegram from Chesterfield states that J3an^amen at Clapwell Colliery struck to-day against any reduction whatever^

FIRE AT AN OLD MANSION. br Ea.rly yesterday (Sunday) morning a fire y. out in Gagie Mansion House, onp of r^oldest country seal3 in Forfarshire. That the building which dates from 1614, gutted, and one of the wings of the house ••destroyed.

-B COAL STRIKE IN SCOTLAND. Hto??kher attempt was made this (Monday) ] l(. I to prevent men going down the pits Lanarkshire; but a strong body of Ce mustered, and a considerable number QUners, therefore, got to work unmolested.

A SUSPICIOUS DEATH. (.Monday) morning the body of Thomas coachman in the service of Comiaander J j68-, of the Med way Floet Reserve, was QQ the foreshore of the River Medway, Chatham. He had evidently been washed by the tide. The circumstances are Slderec] very suspicious, and the police are ^cstigating the cftse and endeavouring to _"C!etbe movements of the deceased since he last been alive.

REMOVAL OF WRECKS. Q.å.USE OF THE SOLENT DISASTER. report by Colonel Ford, Inspector of jjWosives, ppon tLe recent explosion in the ^p^t- when seveii men lost their lives during attendant upon the blowing up of ggj^ec^, is published to-day (Monday'). A H c^ar £ 0 of tonite having failed to explode, ^OfH8 ^et,e^ed back to the boat; and Colonel Q8f>esLs that its subsequent explosion Jie0Caused either by the ship's apprentice, 4e^nie> attempting to remove the o§ t?ator or hv the charge being knocked throat by one of the men, the latter 11 being the far less probable of the two *ttri £ 8' Primarily, however, the explosion is to the deceased man Henry Clavell, t^e 7?r of the Nab Lightship, who recovered Of U from the wreck against the orders teujp" Josiah G aster. Trinity House Superin- from the wreck against the orders teujp" Josiah G aster. Trinity House Superin- et,t for the district, who was conducting fblato°Perati°DS. Colonel Ford, however, Air Gaster himself for over-estimating of blasting operations; and the ^OU8e authorities for deputing Mr. SW h "Je wor^ without being satisfied W<3 6 necessary qualifications. Col. *Ot,eoaal"dcd by stating that the Trinity • authorities have habitually stored to 111 certain lightships without a lieenee VUi^^daace with the Explosives Act, and that a properly constructed magazine *XM0 he provided on shore where the lslikely to be required, to be duly d under the Act.

i^^C>ES~UNION CONGRESS. fo. THIS DAY. session of the 27th Trades Union ^V*88 °Pened this (Monday) morning at *<*• Most of the delegates arrived in °° Sua day eveni ip, and were in early Ffcll Dce this mornit'g at Bt. Andrew's 5^here the sittings are to take place. were not opened until shortly after V) o'clock, and then there was 6r rush to secure places. The were afterwards admitted to the a>0 There are 330 delegates present, the most prominent are Mr. John chairman of the Paaliamentary ^J/rttee; Mr. John Wiisoo, M.P., Mr. »1*P>5 Parliamentary secretary; Mr. Broadharat, M.P., Mr. Ben Tiilett, vr**1 ^ann> etc. Among the visitors pre- •V Mr. Harry Lloyd, a delegate from jjtf, American Federation of Labour; and r,:incirQoud, representing the Board of There were alse present a number of (Proceeding.)

FOREIGN. ^>^LCKNTEAJ, NBWS TELEGRAMS.] FOREST FIRES IN AMERICA. ERSONS BURNED TO DEATH. TERRIBLE SCENES. ^^VEN TOWNS WIPED OUT. ■J N*W YORK, Monday. ^Me forest fires swept over Minnesota *U(j "sconsin during Saturday night Undaj'. The flames spread with \Ve rp.piditv* It is estimated that 900 t^ri8Ufvi- The greatest disaster was at VVn Hinckley, where three hundred burned to death. This town Wvel°ped in flames before the inhabi- \i1 e°uld escape fro-i their beds. Oite tbe I train ran into the burning forest, and V>e aSllengers sprang into the adjoining Like Cll.pe the flames. NEW YORK, Monday. r despatches augment the extent. of the ^e* Eleven towns have been wiped corpses have been recovered. The ^o^Property is enormoas.

AND EISTEDDOI) AT SWANSEA. THIS DAY. tjH J^'Oirs 0f tiie Llantamlet district and of working men who are in- in their doings and proud of their P*lshments, were-toe promoters of an on a large scale at the «th ^wansea, to-day, (Monday), j*e presidency and coadaetorship of Co"• T'horaas, Cruralyn. Chiet among ^Petitions was one for a prize of £20, th c^°'rs °- not more than ?G voices; A Programme of the gathering also a^°i tenor, bass, and soprano solos, 0,ls) male voice competitions, and drum hand conteate. The adjudicators h%tv'0 ^r' T. liiehardB ("Ap Clyndwr "1, >>h, y3lKer: aiiu Mr. J. Singleton, of Tal. ko 1 singing and music; the Kev. f C:Dyfcd"), and Mrs. Jordan, ir ^HdB^aa Cottage, HaBsamiet, for Poetry. The accompanists were emj ^nie Jenkins, King's Head Hotel, J'Bd Mr. D. Evans, of Bircligrove. in opening the proceed ^^P^^jed himself pleased to see such a of working men—uoiiiers and Jfeers — gathered together passing ? holiday (AJabon's Day) i n8 iQ healthy rivalry. It showed kf th*4.aWy theio^e of the Welsh peopie tl £ l,il)stitutioa of the Ei3teddfod. That RS *'ere- permeated the ^ery bone it U e w °f the Welsh people. They were nature born; competition in music, ^r^i-t6' <*cc"' WRS Par" their existence. ^Ugg^ddfod w»s to ihera a school in fact, I S^'HijJ^'ege or university. He noticed ihat and the whole of South f w°U-represented attbateiateddfou. Xi iUB was that he couid S00^ behaviour of the people 5S« ,t0 competious and the de- 1 7rer,' the varied attractions J^'fnMWh £ re> « t'on. ln6 ^ie results of the com- "He v- despised" (MeiS-iah); 21 u;„ 4 e d VsUilj-f-tB. •>)1' '• Y Ct.ii'. »e« tVcli (Dr. Parry;; >c!U? 0RI. h' aiiss AGO MORRIS, U^eiuivvi, W* J'nes °n "Cysupx Fvdd." Prize 10a. 6<J.— altmct«d Qight comi-etitorg, the > ^s adjudge*! to Ua Mr. Ji»es, '"ci; °"'e^conductor, Mr. Abraham H. Thomas, V* *<>»* ,p e'e:1 H prize of Sfc, brought fyrlii 2id i (irif' '-The prize was aTVarded tj Mi-. James f'' y 'yutere^i was excited by the contest for 1V i u lU*„ which were o#(tu\U fos the best 1 1:il« Kr. Philip ThntiM«>t LLmsuiilet. w v, a.jjiKijjed u> bfc that of "Ap out. *o he Air. D Price, Llac-

"POST" PRIZELETS.^ t READERS PLEASE NOTE. A GUINEA FOR A DRINK. I -The overwhelming majority of the adult; male population in the district covered by j the Post are employed in occupations; entailing great bodily exertion in intense heat. In the old expressive language they are Giceithioyr tan. A want severely felt, especially in summer, is a ttririk that qucnches thirst, is agreeable to the taste, and is sustaining and non-in jurious. With a view of ascertaining whether such a drink is obtainable, and, if so, of making it widely known, we offer a prize of one guinea for information respecting the best drink known to onr readers. We particu- larly invite workmen with practical I experience to let lis know what beverage they and most satisfactory. Where herb beer is mentione d the herbs used should be seated. W, purpose to submit the information thus collected to a doctor of position, and ask liim as to which drink, in his opinion, does the least harm and the most good. All that the competi- tor needs do is to fill in the coupon below and forward it to the Daily Post Office, Swansea, marked" Com etition — COUPON. 1 IN MY OPINIOK i FOR TIN-PLATE WORKMEN, IRON, STBEL AND COPFEIi SMELl'EKS. The best drink is I I (If a home-brewed beverage add Made with (give ingredients)" I I j Name Address. A.

A GUINEA FOR A LOCAL I ALLUSION. Readers of standard books frequently alight on allusions to places, persons, and things in this district. For example, we have recently published references to Swansea, Neath, and the Mumbles, by Carlyle, aud Walter Savage Landor. A collection of such allusions would be exceedingly interesting, and to secure the <~o-operation of the readers of the Post in securing it we offer a guinea for the most interesting local allusion sent to us on or before the 5th Sept. The award will be announced on Monday 10th Sept. NOTICE.—All letters in connection with the above competitions should have the word Competition" wr tten on the envelope.

TIDES AND TRAMS AT SWANSEA. TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS. TIDES. 1 Monday (Sep. 3) high -.vatfcr 8.14 a.m, and 8.30 p.m Tuesday „ 4 8.44 9.0 „ VVeanesday 5 9.19 Thursday 6 „ S-53 „ 10.14 Friday „ 7 „ 10.4j 11.18 „ Saturday „ 3 12.0 0.1 „ Sunday „ 9 t! 0.54 „ 1.42 „ STEAM TEAMS. The down sLeam ikbrfr to Mumbles start as follows every week day from-- Rutland-street:—At 4.0 a.m., 5.55 a.m., 7.5 a.»j., 8,20 a.m.: and then at 9.5 a.m. and five minutes after each following hour until 7.5 p.m.: then at 8,45 p.m., and 10.20 p.m. The Sunday steam trama start from Rutland-street at 9.30 a.m. but. not ogltin until one o'clock in the after- noon. after which they run one each hour up to five o'clock. There are then other trams at 5 45 p.Bi,, 7.0 p.m., and 8.30 p.m. The up steam trams from Southend, Mumbles, atart every week-day at 9.5 a.m., and at five minutes after each bour following up to 7.5 p.m. Then there are other trains at 7.50 p.m., 9.30 p.m., and 11.5 p.m. From O /stermouth Htation there are early morning trams up at 5.15, 6.30, and 7.40. The Sunday service to town begins at 10.15 a.m., bat is not continued until 2.0 p.m. At 3.0 p.m,, 4.0 service to town begins at 10.15 a.m., bat is not continued until 2.0 p.m. At 3.0 p.m., 4.0 p.m., and 5,0 p.m. trams run, and afterwards at 5.45 p.m., 7.0 p.m., 8.30 p.m.. and 9.15 p.m. HORSE TRAMS. To MUMBLES. —Ihe horse trams ieavs Gower-street for Mumb es every week day at 7.2 a.m., 8.1? a.m., 9.2 H. m., and a two minutes past every following hour I until 4.2 p.m. The next ears r in at 5.7 p.m., 6.2 p.m., 7.2 p.m., 8.42 p.m., d 1017 p.m. On Sundays the oars I leave Gower-street for Mumbles at 9,27 n. m., then at three minutes before 1,2, 3,4, and 5 o clock, atternool; also ai. 5.42, 6.57, and d.27, evening. I FROM. MUMBLES.—Horse cars leave the Mumbles for Swansea every week-day at 7.40 а.m., 9.7 a.m., 10.8 a.111., and at eight minutes past every consecutive hour up to 7.8 p.m., alter which- the times o1 running are 7.53 p.m., 9,33 p.m., ad 11.8 p.m. The Sunday cars leave Aiumbles for r-iwansea ftt 10.18 a.m., 2.3, 3.3, 4 3, 5.3, 5.48, 7.3, 8.33, and 9.18 p.m. To MOKHISTON.—- Cars Wave High-street for Morriston at 8.0, 8.10. 8.20, 9.0, 9 10, 9.20, 9.30, 9.40 a.m., and every ten mi nates until 10 p.m. A special car leaves tligii-street at 11 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and extra cars are run both ways on Saturdays. The Sunday service to Mornston is at 1O.O, 1L.15, 12.30, 1.30, and every 15 minutes until 10.0 p.m. Prom MOBKINTON.—Cars leave Moi rrislon for High street at 3.35, 8.45, 8.55,9.35 turn., and every ten minutes untii 10.35 p.m The Sunday service to Swansea is at 10.o;7 11.52,1.7. 2.7, and every fifteen minutes up to The Sunday service to Swansea is at 10.37 11.52,1.7. 2.7, and every fifteen minutes up to 10.37 p.m. To CWMEWELA.—A ear leaves Iligh-ssfcreet for C\; mbwrla every day except Sunday, at ■ntervala of twenty minutes from Q.b a.m. to 10.0 v-ra. FROM: CWMSWBLA.—A car leaves Cwm- bwrla for High-street every twenty ininutea from 8.45 a.1D. to 9.45 pi-ri FROM HOSPITAL.- Except on Sundays a oar leaves the Hospital for the Great Wes- tern RaIlway Station. High-street, every 15 minutes from 8.15 a.m. to 9.40 p.m., and the Great Western Railway Station for the Hos- I pital every 15 minutes from 8.40 a.. In. to 9.55 I p.m. it should be noticed that those cars start exaetlyfire minutes before the quarters. To THE BATHS,—Starting at two minutes past the quarter a car leuvea Gower-street f. for the i>ath« every 15 minutes from 8.47 a.m, to 10.2 p.m., and the Baths for Gower-street every 15 minute* from 8.32 &,m. to 9.47 p.m. To MQUIM T-STREKT.—From the Hospiiai to Mount-street cars run every 15 tnioutet, starting exactly at the quarter, from {J30a.m. down to 9,45 o.m. From Mount-street to the Hospital the same times apply from 8.45 *.w. to 10.0 p.m. This service is not run on Suo- f day, and on Saturday* is discontinued at 6.0 p in. On ail other sections the service is pro*1 longed an hour on Saturdaj'. longed an hour on Saturday.

SUPPOSED STJICIDE OFTJ.P Mr. W. J. Garbutt, J.P., land agent for the Durham and Northumberland estates of Mr. H. E. Surtees, was found dead at his resi- dence, at Shifton, South Durham, on Satur- day morning, his brains having bceablowa out with a rook rifle. Deceased had been in iudifferent health for two or three years.

The successor to the Rev R. A. Dobson, in ti e curacy of St. Ja.mes' Church. will be the Rev. J. A. Harriss, M.A., of Wureester Col- lege, Oxford, who cot-nos from Plymouth HARRINGTON & CO. for Wedding i Bouquets, 51, Wind-street, and 7, Oxford- street. HARRINGTON & CO.. for Wreaths and Crosses.—81, Wind-street. Crosaell.-81, Wind-street. PANE'S All Fur flats are the 13EST lYAjLH&i. Swansea. 3e-3d>

THE "POSTS" REiroitf CONFIRMED. ARRANGEMENT WITH THE I HARBOUR TRUST. The Western Mail of to-day (Monday) says in leaded type:—Some days ago wansea contemporary, the South Wales Daily Fost, gave Swansea people the benefit of the know- 1 dge that a substantial reduction ia railway rates was contcmplatedby the Great Western Company to Swansea. This was received with incredulity in some quarters, but we stated at the time that we had good reason to believe the state- ment was well founded. We are glad now to be able to confirm our contemporary's state- ment more satisfactorily, for we hare now good authority fer statin# that an agreement has been signed and sealed between the Great Western Company and the Swansea Harbour Trustees, whereby substantial re- duction in coal rates to Swansea is to be brought aboot on consideration of certain concessions which have already been hinted I at on the part of the Harbour Trust. The particulars of the agreement will be published in due time, but at present we need only con- | gratulate both bodies and the town of Swan- sea upon a successful issue ef negotiations.

REALISATION OF THE GOOD NEWS. BENEFITS FOR SWANSEA SHIPPERS. With reference to the aboveparagcapb, a representative of the Pest has ascertained that a meeting between Mr. Wilkinson, chiel goods manager of the Great Western Rail- way, and Mr. Law, superintendent of the Swansea Habour, has taken place In the Trust offices, and that a report on the subject will be made to the trustees at their execu- tive meeting on Thursday next. The agree- ment arrived at, which is already signed, and awaits only the seal of the Harbour Trust, is a most satisfactory one, and largely in the interests of the Swansea coal shippers. It con- firms in its entirety the statement made some time ago in our columns that the coal rates to Swansea were to be reduced by 2d. per ton.

A SWANSEA NEWSPAPER NOT YET CONVINCED. The Cambria Daily Leader, referring to this matter to-day, says:— I Now what are the actual facts ? Only these that we have already published. That as a resu: l Ol the. correspondence on Wednesday iast, Mr. Wilkinson, the cliief traffic manager of the Great Western Kail- way, had an interview with Mr. W. Law, the super- itLt- nrknt of the Swansea Harbour Trust, and that certain proposals were made, and that these proposals will be placed before the executive committee at their meeting on Thursday next. We may further add that up to the prelent no 'agreementhavei,sic.)betn ginned or sealed.'and th it matters as they stand to- day are all we described them last week." Only one sentence is necessary to put our contemporary the Leader right on the sub- ject, and this sentence we giatily supply. The agreement between the Great Western Rail- way and the Swansea Harbour Trustees has been signed, but is not yet sealed. That can oaly be done at a meeting of the trustees.

SWANSEA AS THE BUNKERING PORT OF THE KINGDOM. Notwithstanding the higher rates for con- veyance of coal which have existed to Swansea, as compared with Cardiff, Barry, and Penarth, the coal shipments at Swansea during the last six months have enormously increased, the (increase for the first si x months of this year ¡ being round!y a quarter of a million tons. I But, taking i t> consideration the geo- graphical position and splendid facilities of I the port, even this cannot be regarded as en- tirely satisfactory. Iu fact, there is no reason why,if wad whenihedock inipro\ en.icnty which the trustees hate now under consideration are carried out, Swansea should net become the great bunkering port, not only of the I Bristol Channel, but also of England. Bcarcely a day now passes without the arrival of steamers of 2,000 and 3,COO tons net register, who come to receive bunkers. Lord Swansea's oft-repeated and firmly- credited prediction Swansea, you may depend upon it, is destined to become the ocean port of England:" is actually within measurable distance of being fulfilled.

POSSIBILITIES OF THE FUTURE IF SWANSEA IS ALLOWED TO DEVELOP. ¡ Since Saturday iast we find that the ton- nage which has arrived in port amounts to 1.8,271 net, while the sailing tonnage amounts to 11,798-80 total of 27,COO tons, in round numbers, in and out. It has been remarked in the past by the leading men of South Wales that they could not understand why Swansea did not progress in equal strides I with Cardiff. It is now evident that the fault will not be at the trustees5 door if the reproach is not wiped off. "JM.I¡II" WØ"

SWANSEA POLICE-COURT. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. Coke Fowler and Mr. L. Tulloch. A HOT SUNDAY. I Firet upon the list of drunks was Frank Williams, Margot-street labourer, who was sent down for live days. failing the payment of 5s. anti costs.—Tftcmas Lewis, or 2, Hig. street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Carmarthen-road, Cwi; w :a, and was fined 20s.—Daniel Jones, ul.o d:- ciared that he didn't remember anythingabcui Saturday night, was charged with being 'dr^nk and disorderly at the Swansea Hospital on that date. Evidence was given which tended to show that prisoner was brought I inLo tho Hospital Oil Saturday evening in an I unconscious state. After be;ng theie an hour or two Jones began to come to himself, and commenced to play HainSct with ht> 1 ui "htahirt aud the bed-clothes. Prisoner was 1 bound over, to k^ep the peace for three month-. —John Davies, of 1, Vincent-street, des- eribed as a ifsherman, was fined 20s., or 10 J days, for being drunk and refusing to quit < the Swansea Castle Hotel, Oxford-street. II ASSAULTING THE POLICE. George Macauley, New Oxford-street, des- cribed as a seaman, was charged I with being drunk and disorderly I¡ in Wind street, and assaulting P.C. s Horner aud Bounds when in the execu- tion of their duty, Maeauley was fined 20*.— A far more serious eh< rge wa* that a^nins.t Lewis Thouas, a labourer of no fL**d shods, who was charged with being drunk and die- i ] orderly in Carmarthen-road. Cwnibwria, and with assaulting I'.C. Evans when in tho 1 execution of his duty. Evidence showed I that the police-constable had had a 1 that the police-constable had had a 1 great struggle to get prisoner to the police- ( station. All the way he kicked Evans in the most brutal fashion, the constable's le« being I black and blue.—Prisoner, who urged he had been aggravated by the blows on the head' given turn by Evans, was sent to gaol for two 11 calendar months. "I XLWATS WAS fOOIJBK." An air of cheerfulness was lent to the dock II by the presence of Richard Lockyer, whose scarlet coat of the Welsh Regiment told that ,he was a man of war. Evidence showed, 1 bowever. that his connection with things I military was but short-lived. He I had enlisted a fortnight previous, and f ] was now charged with having deserted from I the Welsh Regiment in Cardiff, The Stipen- diary: You must be kept here until they send I tar you; you hare acted very foolishly. Prisoner; Yea, I have. I always was foolish. They always said that I never was any other. 1 DISCHife<3K>, John MainWarÏDsJ Liangyfeiaeh-road, was • charged with stealing a purse containing < £2108., from the trousers pocket of David Harris, on Saturday morning. From evi- dence sivfen it appeared that Mr. Harris m-t d, wn in the London aud iSorth-Westcm station on the morning in (ue i iOt, and it!tl ¡ asleep. Prisouer was 11.: r mil. Altera!* short nap Harris awoke, un. to find tba. hix purse was missing. The pt\ onor was di. I- chavged owing to insufficient evidence, i < HE TOOK THE WRONG COAT. Jobn Taylor, a fireman, of no fixed abodek who appeared in the dock arrayed in,a grey' waistcoat and singlet, pleaded guilty to stedr* ing a tweed coat, value 158., the same con- taining ship's papers and a bank book, from the cabin of the steamship J Jessie, and Emily, now lying in the Northj Deck, the property of complainant, Captain C. H. Harley.—From evidence tendered, it appeared that prisoner had been seen to board the ship in question, and take the coat. When charged prisoner had urged that lie took the coat in mistake for his own. Prisoner wai sent to gaol for two months, and when removed was weeping copiously attd trembling like an aspen leaf. THE DEPRESSION IN TRADL A sad story of destitution eilme to light from Morriston. William Blight, a haulier, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 7s. 6d., from the shop of Mr. Thomas Lewis Thomas, of 54, Woodfield- street Prosecutor deposed to having seen prisoner about near his shop and to having missed the boots. P.C. Llovd had arrested prisoner at his house. The boots were found in prisoner's cupboard, and he said "If I had 'not been so very poor I would not have stolen the boots. I haven't a pair in which t6 go and try te find werk." Prosecutor asked the Bench to deal leniently with the prisoner as he was very badly off and had a wife and large family to support.—The Bench bound prisoner over in bis own recognisances to come up for sentence if called upon. A FAMILY SCBAP. There was some singularly artistic langnage-j giv#n in the course of a little scrap that took place recently at Landore. David Davies, who was one of the principals, was sum- moned this morning by his sister, Arn Bramwell, for assault. Mr. Leyson appeared for the defendant, and described the com- plainant asa dirty, foul-mouthed womau." In the course of his statement to the court Mr. Leyeon was interrupted by Mrs. Bia»> well, who exclaimed I am not iiiarried." "God forbid," retorted Mr. Leyson fervently, "that 1 should suggest that such a woman as yourself would have a husband." Mr. Leyson produced a list Of charmingly delicate aad tender epiti.ets which it was alleged Mrs. Bramwell had used towards defendant. Mrs. Bramwell vowed that she never used such language. She also denied that she had said anything to her brother's wife with reference to the paternity of the iatter's child. It ap- peared that the row began in High- treet, and was continued good part of the way up to Landore. Defendant declared that his sister, the complainant, was so drunk that she fell into the gutter. There was also a cross-summons. — The Bench bound all the prisoners over to keep the peace for aspece of six months. ODDS AND EISDS. Mrs. A. Jones, Heathfield-street, who a; peared in court Qiis inoraing clad in ber usual raiment of tombre crape, was fined for not Having the blind over her shop window the proper specified height above the pavement.— William Hoach, of Brock-street, was lined 7s. 6d. for using abusive language in Oxford- streeton August 25th.For disorderly be- haviour in Bridge-street, St. Thomas, Thomas Thomas, of Port Teununt, was lined 7s. 6d. Thomas, of Port Teununt, was lined 7s. 6d.

RAILWAY MEN AT NEATH. SIGNALMEN'S GRIEVANCES I An important meeting of railway men of all grades was held in the lodge-room of the Anchor Temperance Hotel, Neath, on Sun- day. The 205 ti^nalmen oc the Swansea district of the Great Western Railway, which extends from Milford to Port Talbot, were well represented, and in addition to these employes of the Midland Railway, the Neath and Brecon Railway, and the Rhondda and Swansea BJ y Railway also were present.- Mr. D. Hicuards, signalman, Ixcath, was voted to the chair. In opening the pro- ceedings he said that the primary object of the meeting was to further the signalmen's national movement, and he rejoiced to find I' so many representatives of all trades pre- sent.-— Mr. J. R. Jones, signalman, referring I to the national programme, emphasised the fact of its being nationa', and complained bitteriy of the manner in which the Great Western Railway directors had treated the representatives of the deputaticE. The laD!! stieuce might be construed' 'iut6 'a mockfcry of their demands,and it wd.uld s^eni as though they waited to- see whether their men would give up their aspirations as hope- less. He moved That this meeting regrets the long delay in fetiing a reuly from the Great Western Railway directors re read- justment of hours, wnges, and other cordi- tions of employment asked for by the deputation which waited on them on the 61 h of June last, and calls upon all signalmen to stand firm by the demand." Ill r. W. H: RAYMOND seconded. Mr. J. AMERY, who was one of the deputa- tion to the directors, said it appeared to him that the directors were hoping that the men wouid forget their demands and had lost in- terest in the matter. Their proposals in regard to the signalmen were not excessive. They asked that the twelve hours day be abolished and that a ten hours dtv boo the maximum tha.t in boxes which are open continuously the days si) nil be e^ht hours; that Sunday shall be paid tor at) the rate of titHe and a hali. He instanced the e;<se of Loughor, where the signalman was practically deprived of nis -unuay for a puitry payment of JOd. They also asked that no signalman !>:> called upon to ret-ume duty witii less than cigi.il hours' rest, or to do duty in fyny other capacity than that, o signalman: that the minimum wages for the provine< s be 25?. a "• eek, and the maximum 40s.; and that the number of relief men be increased. He h,d hen.rd of signalmen bein^ called upon to do duty as guards. In regard to the pet tion, 200 out of the 205 signalmen in the Swansea district h; d signed Use petition, but no answer had eoue from the directors. He was dead against overtime. A man had done his part when he had worked six davs in a week, and if he did more he was f.reventiug the introduction of an improved system of relief 111 regard to work. They should a. 1 starfd together, and if they said they would not go to work on a. eer. inn day if their demands were not granted, the directors would a. once yield. It wa,, a [Mt that in the Cardiff district they did not know what to do for signalmen, and that itate of things prevailed throughout the system, The motion was-carried unanimously. Mr. PAYNJS, Glyn Neath, Eomplaim d of the test employed by ilie Great Wes'-ern Rail wry Company, and said it was most unfair. 1, e moved—" That this mteting does not accept ihe number of lever movements and bell signals as showing the whole duties of signal- men as they do not show the menial work performed, and winch was to aceompaiiv jverv movement; although we admit it to be i sttp in the right direction. Mr. MADdox, Port Talbot, seconded, Mr. J. WILLIAMS, Pontypool, another member of the deputation to tue directors speaking at considerable length, said the test should occupy a week: the mental work was :he greatest cause ol exhaustion. I., tho Pontypool district the men had been treated rlifferently from the men in the Swansea District, as they had been informed of the results of the application of the tests. He :ouid not say why *the Swansea district men nere not similarly trented, and were not jiven an opportunity to protest on the day ivhen the local colliei^r, which in a large legree produced the work, was closed. Mr, PAYNE, Glyn-Neath, and Mr. W. D. DAVIES, N oath, corroborated. The motion was carried. Mr. AMB&Y moved the following resolu- aon:- That as curoDly hope of obtaining justice from ouf jmployers lies in combination, we call upon all signal men to join the Amalgamated Society of liailway Servaats as the only means of obtaining that end. He deprecated a strike, and thought the joining of their organisations was the best means of obtaining their rights. Mr. OWENS, of Port Talbot, seconded. Mr. J. WILLIAMS, Pontypool. in an excel- lent speech, clearly expressed and moderate in tone, supported the motion. He dilated most convincingly upon the advantages of a good, solid organisation, and explained the numerous provident benefits derivubie as the result of membership of the Amalgamated Society of Railway servants. This also was carried, and votes of thanks having been given to.Mr. J. Williams and the shairman. the proceedings closed.

PANK'S All Fur Has are tbe BEST ALl. Ein Swansea. 3s.d. The Cunarder Lucania arrived on Friday iiigbt.beating the Atlantic record made by the Campania by 51 minuter. [On Fridav to" Campania beat her own eastward record]. PANK S All FUS HATS, 3s. gd. All Colours and Shane*.

q 11 I AS WANSEA VtCAR AND HIS CXTOBCH. _i DETERMINED NOT TO PART WITH THH-EEV. W. EVANS. A FRIEND OFFERS £1,000 TO I.. INCREASE THE STIPEND. • A. well-founded rumour was in circulation recently that the Rev. Wm. Evana, Vicar of S& Thomas, had been offered another living by-the Eishop of St. David's, and that he was i. undecided as to whether he would accept the preferment or not. Some unrest was caused amongst the congregation by the announce- ment, this being the third time that the rev. gentleman has been offered" advancement in the Church. With a. view to removing the ground from beneath theae rumoars, suggestions have been made that steps should be taken to secure the restoration of the services of the present vicar by offering him a substantial addition "to his stipend. A generous donor, whose name is not allowed to transpire, at once offered to invest the sam of £1,000 for this purpose on condition (Ij that the Ecclesiastical Com- misskjners invested a similar sum, and (2) th„i thfi Congregation of St. Thomas would raise £ 50 per annum. A preliminary meeting has been held by the. 'churchwardens and sidesmen to discuss the situation, at wbich the offer was gratefully accepted, MMi & resolution was passed directing that the Kcalesiastieal Commis- sioners be approached.—A -meeting of the members of the church was then publicly called to formally confirm the aetion taken. There was a large number present. Dr. E. B. Ehntfts ooenpied the ohahy, and was supported by the Vicar.—Th» chairman, in opening the meeting, briefly and copcisely stated the position of affairs, and said bo felt suM that the action of the com- mstte«woiil4 miggt witii &e taartjr jipprffMl- of the parishioners.—^Mr. T, Morgan, school- master, moved the first resolution, viz., That the generooa offer of the friendly anonymous donsr be graftrfuiiy accented." He said Cliurebpeople in general,and in Wales in particular, were doing all in their power to show themselves worthy of their name and inheritance, and it would be shabby of them if they did not meet the conditions of the handsome gift by raising such a small sum as £50 each year.—-Mr. J. Clarke seconded the resolution very beartHy, and, on it being put to the meeting; it was carried with en- thusiasm— Councillor George Nancarrow I moved the second resolution, viz., That I the best thanks of the meeting be tendered the generous donor for the kindness shown in coming forward to the assistance ef the I Church at this juncture." 1bere coulci be no doubt, he thought, that she Ecclesiastical Commissioners would be true to their tradi- tions, and gladly supplement the donation with a similar sum. — Mr. T. Williams seconded, and this resolution was also carried unanimously.—Tbe Vicar then rose and heartily thanked all pro- sent for the very kind exprestiiona I which had been used towards liim. He hoped he Should in the future prove himself worthy of the friendship which had been extended towards him. After what he had heard that night, he should treriously con- sider his position, and let them know his decision a? early as possible.—A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. Much satisfaction is expressed on all bands at the issue so far of the proceedings, the rev. gentleman being mutih aad widely es- teemed in the neighbourhood. r

FUNERAL OF THE LATE CHIEF SHEPHERD J. F. CRAWFORD. IMPOSING CEREMONY. On Saturday afternoon aH that was mortal of the lat^ Chief Shepherd John Faulds Craw ford. Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, A.U., was interred at Danygraig Cemetery Swansea. The funeral cortege assembled at Olive House. Gorse- lane, soonly after o'olock. FIOSFDTVG' TH'C MOSRNFEFSI'- IJTE^E^N&TLVE'S ait8nd £ "d from Hf. f>*der of Foresters, and from the J3a«<ifceeter and Mon- mouthshire aud South Wales Unities of Oddfellows. At half-past three the procession formed as follows-First came the hearse containing the chief o ti rners-Wil list a, Kate, Leo, Nelsie, and Olive Crawford (children of the deceased), Mrs. Willis, Mr?. Lewis, and Mrs. Owen (cousins of the deceased)." In the I first coach sa.t Mr. and *Misa Willis, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. and Miss Davies The second j eeach contained Councillors W. IL Spring, and Gwilym Morgan, and Mr. vloehua Owen. In the laat coach were Mr. E. C. Barker (trustee), and Past Chief Campbell. The procession was headed by tbe following Shepherds bearing funereally draped crooks :— SUXPHlr,DS. Duncan Kennedy, General Socretary of fiie Or<ler; P.C. H. Eiiis, Prov. C.S. T. Chegwidvien, P.D.C.S. Ben Gordon, D.T. Jonah Lewis, P.P\,C.K. 11. W" Nicholson, P.G. A. J. < hespey, P.S. Tom Clarke, P.M. Lewies, P.M. Sullivan, P.M. Ryan. P.M. P.G. A. J. < hespey, I'.S. Tom Clarke, P.M. Lewies, P.M. Sullivan, P.M. Ryan. P.M. Brondield, J'.M. enliaie, P.M.. Jenkins, P.S. W. A. Rowlands, P.S. Clarke, P.M. Vv'ali, P.S. IJinde, P.S. Jonas Clarke, P.S. Eiston, P.S. John Davies, P.M. Mere-I dith, P.M. V» right, P.M. Oxenham, P.P.C.S. Roberts, P.S. T. 'Lhouias, P.M- D. Davies. P.M. Chamberlain, P.M. W. T. James, and Treasurer Joseph Shute, Then came the I following FORESTERS: P.D.C.R, William Nicholas and P..D.CJ, E., • dwards. and I; ODDFELLOWS Monmouthshire and South Wales Unity; G.S. LI M. Beynon, P.S. Ferguson. Man- chr-ster Unity: P.G.M, PJ. (r. Protheroe, P.D.G.M. Jamos Jones, C.S, Owen •John, D.T. D. Jouee^ iVP.G.M. Q, O. Williams,- P.G. T, rDavies, P.G. Evan Williams, P.G. Di Harris, P.G. W. Evans, P.P.G.M. John Lake, V.G John Harvey, I'.G. Reuben Robtnt;<iin, P.G. John Howells.. I The undertaker was Mr. Jawes, Union- street. The coffin bore on its breastplate I the inscription 7- t. JOHN FAri.ns C»4.WFOIO», Died Zi'.li Auguit; A;eÚ 54. j As it was carried from the house of death the last mark of respect was paid by the assembled Foresters, who, with tbek crooks formed an arc-h, under which it was borne to the hearse. Very handsome wreaths were sent by tho Parkreiii Lodge, ft* M lier,; Guardian Lodge (l.iunelly^, Swansea United ] District, Mrs. Gorge, ilrs. F. JL Lole Mr. a.nd Mrs. Kennedy fMancheater). the Pride of Neath LoJgc. j Arrived at the Cemeterv ihe processten1 divide into two files, through n^sswf at the graveside, assisted by <3i«3 parish clerk j i^Mr. J. Jones). The grave was situa'se iti the uncousecratcd portion of the Cemetery. The I ceremonial of the crossed crooks y&M~aga.ia i performed above the or-en pit, Church of Et; gland sr- rv ice had h«Wttre^2, Bro. Duncan Kenuedy (general secretary 6? Hie Order;, to whom Bro P.C. S. Cbegwidctan .bad ceded the honour, read the oratiou connected' with the Order rl he bearers of theoaflfn were Brothers, A. Writhey (iirst Worti^ Jiaster ol the Shepherds Order opened in Swansea), 1 Clarke, Williams, aud P.M.. Coueii. after whom came the following represent j taiives of the Tawe Lodge of I'BBEMASONS :— Bros. LI. M. M. Bevnon, S. GriiBths,*J, F. Forgtwony C. Beynoii. H. Beynoh, 1$.einr¡cb:1 Weetstein, W. J. Griffiths, Ana W. H. ISicholson.

THE MAD LOVERS' ROMANCE. At Stratford on Saturday, Arthur Rowland Harrington Hill. aiiPd 2^. a jiiftZH.

LOCAL SIFTUSTGS. The Manhanset has arrived in Swansea. Quite a colony of prominent Swansea- citizens were disporting themselves with; their wives and daughters on the sands of ,Oxwioh Bay yesterday, between Charehtj hours. The augmented Swansea Town Band at-* tracted numerous visitors to Bracelet Bay on Sunday afternoon. Between the sunshine 1 and the music, the spot appeared quite I Elysimn. The Alexandra made a eroise on Sundays evening in Swaasea Bay. Her passengers counted by hundreds, and all seemed thoroughly to enioy thomsetaes. The weather. was extremly fine. At the Welsh Championship meeting at- Cardiff, on Saturday, J. J. Egerton, of Lian- elly, won the 440 yards flat scratch race, and also gained a third position in the 100 yards sprint race. The Brighton made a trip. on Sunday eveiv-j ing as far as the Skcrweatber lightship anct j back round the eastern part of the bay. Theo weather Was delightful, the sea very calm, and a goodly number of passengers took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a marine cruise. Special services were held, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, on Sunday, when the^ pastor, the Rev, W. E. Shaw officiated. There- were crowded congregations, and at the* evf»ing service, anthems by the choir, ao<$k solos by the Bros Evans, of Morriston, weco rendered. Tho candidates who have recently passed in religions knowledge for admission into Church Training CoHegeamcl-ude Mr. Arthur Barnes, Miss Florence C. Hunter, and Miss Elizabeth Davies, all of the Higher Grade National School, Swansea; also Miss Isabel Thomas, of Llanelly National School; and Miss Catherine Price, of Llandyssil. About 2,000 visitors from the" hills," and about 500 from the Midlands were landed in I Swansea to-day, chiefly by the Midland Rail- way Company. Those from Birmingham and ¡ the neighbourhood at once embarked on the Brighton and departed for Ilfracombe. They intend returning this evening. At the quarterly meeting of the Cambrian Commercial Travellers' Association, held at the Royal Hotel, Swansea, on Saturday after- noon, the following members were elected as life governors:—Mr. R, G. Moorsheld, Bris- tol: Mr. A. Howell, New-pon,. Mon,; Mr. C. j W. Alderton, Newport, Moo.. Mr. Jas.,Row, Newport, Mon.; Mr. Jno. Hutchinson, Bir- mingham and Mr, T. Cornish,, Swansea. The turns at the Swansea Emnire. this week are of an unusually good order. A most amusing character is Dutch Daly, who has a wonderful capaoity for making people laugh, My Awful Dad is a song which has earned for Charles Collette the reputation of being a second Charles Mathews and Rose Hamilton is a charming dancer as well as a I ^first-class vocalist. The other artistes who will appear include Japa and Japo, experts on the wire; Miss Kate Carney, the coster girl; Gaertner and Richards, musical and eccentric clowns; the sisters Weston; and the two comedians^ Barclay aud Perkins. On Saturday the clioir of St»*Jobn's, Ditch- grove, made their annual trip, being driven f our ^in-hand toBishopston. M r.Ch urcb warden Payne had organised the outing, assisted by Ii Mr. J. R. Thomas, Mrs. Davies, and Miss James. The choir was accompanied by the I Revs. W. E. Owen.and J. Williams (vicar of Llansamlet}. The day was perfectly enjoyed in the Bishopton Valley and on the shores of the bays on the Gower coast. The exemplary conduct of the members of the choir, under the able leadership of Mr. J. R. Davies, is a credit to the village and the Church, of which they are a united band of workers. On Saturdav the various Good Templar lodges of Morriston, Treboeth, Liangy- felach, and Llansamiet assembled in. Llewellyn's Park, and held a public I meeting, the schoolroom adjoining being; utilised for the serving of tea and. refreshments. Mr.David-JAn,-s presided at the open air meeting, and addresses were also- delivered by the pastor of-Crug Glas(Rev, W. Williams),Rsv. J. H. Parry, Llansamiet.; Miss Hose Mort; Mr. W. Jones, of Siloh, Landore; and Mr. Lawrence, who was deerihea as the converted navvy." I At the conclusion ot the Borough business at the Swansea Poeice-court this ^'ondavy morning John Davies, a haulier, of Gorseinon,, was brought before the Stipendiary magis- trate charged with stealing two fowls, the property of Sir John Llewelyn. P.C. Pember gave evidence sufficient to justify a remand Ii being asked for. It appeared that the fowls in question wore taken from hen-coops at Ty I Du Farm between 9.30 p.m on Satu#.ay even- ing and 6.30 a,m. on Sunday morning. Prisoner was alleged to have been seen in company with two other men on the evening in question, and to have been seen next day ¡ ■with tho fowls in his possession. He was re- manded till Wednesday next, bail being allowed. One of the writers in the Sunday Chrnrt- j icie says:—A correspondont writes me that recently the Swansea Trades and Labour f Council sent a deputation to the Board of Guardians requesting them i-j let their J contracts on:y to such firms as paid trade union wages. A very reasonable demand, and [ cue that l.as been conceded by mony Town Councils throughout the country, including that of Swansea. But a Board must sustain its reputation for woodenness? And so, acter three interviews the Guardians pro- nounced against the proposal. We cannot comply with your wishes," they said, as we are the custodians of tho ratepayers' money, Lad naust buy in the cheapest marker." Good old pinchbeck economy How often, I won- $tr, have we not met with it. in this connec- tion ? But this sacred eustodlauship did not prevent this same Board from almost simul-j taceously granting pensions to the retiring master and matron of the workhouse — man and wife — or JE60 j and £50 respectively. True, they nad been in the service of the board 25 years, and I daresay bad discharged their duties with I i that due regard to the comfort of the gusruians on visiting days which always I nieftt with its reward. But during that 25 t years they had been weU paid, well led, well I housed. Where is the consistency of the guardians policy. Mind, I'm not saying one I word against the granting of a well-earned pension. Still, if 'he guardians find it! necessary to pursue a sweating policy where I the working mau ratepayer is concerned, I j fail to see ib&t they are justified in giving away £ 110 a year.

^THE^RCHDKUID^ I I :iC!wydfar«ld," whom the telegraphic ad- j rices describe as the bard of Wales, was well I' Giiotfgb tc^-day to Tv? removed to his homo at Abergalc,

A ifVYOR~WITH A TASTE FOB I HIGH ART. !P^S eorge Messenger was iioed 40s. 1^. tiie Korth London Police-eourt tojjday J < y)= £ or selling indecent models. The j 1 ■at „aid thev ware exact represents^-1! the fountain at Brussels, and that a ;o t>€iioid two to tho Mayor of a large j r.;

LOCAL 50-MILE CYCLING RUN. SIB JOHN LLEWELYN GIVES- A HANDSOME CUP. Sir John Llewelyn has just -offeree! Z5-* £ aiiNa cup to be competed for in the 50 milo race open.<to members of Cbe Swansea Speeds- well BiqpcleClub.

THE TIN-PLATERS' UNIONS REVOLT OF THE ABERAVON k' DISTRICT. A meeting of the Aberavorv DisteicC Ex- ecutive of the South Wales Tin-platers' Union, was hekLat tbePackot Hotel, Aber&von, on the evening of the 31st ult., wben the, following resolution was unanimously adopted,:— That this meeting recommends all branehes of this district to forward all monies direct to the Avon Vale men, until the Executive reconsiders their case." .6

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YACHTING. VIGILANT CHALLENGES BRITANNIA. The Press Association says:—Mr. George Jay Could has now sent in bis definite chal- lcnge fortbe Cape May Cap, which was won in America by the English yacht Genesta on the occasion of her visit to the United States in quest of the America Cup. The .Britannia successfully defended it against the Navohoe last year, and the Prinee of Wales has ac- cepted this challenge of the owner of the Vigilant, the conrse to be the same as last year, from the Nedles to Cherbourg'and back. Wednesday next is the day fixed for the match.

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED TRAIN WRECKING NEAR SWANSEA. CHARGES WITHDRAWN. TRESSPASS SUMMONSES SUB- STITUTED. I The two small boys, W. J. Lawrence and David Cox, who were remanded some days since on a charge of unlawfully and mali- ciously placing two iron chairs on the line of the Great Western Railway r Co., with intent to endanger the safety of persons travelling upon the said railway, were brought before the Swansea magistrates this (Monday) morning. Mr. Robinson Smith, who represented both the Crown and the Railway Co., said that with regard to the most serious offence, un- doubtedly there was some evidence against Lawrence, evidence that would almost justify 1 the Bench in committing hien to trial; but, i at the same time. there- was the question of the state of miad cf I the boy. He would suggest to the Bench that the best thing would be to with- draw the more serious charge and to proceed against all the boys originally charged for trespassing on the line of the Great Western Railway Company in such a manner as to ex- pose themselves to danger. The case against W. J. Lawrence, David Cox, David Llewelyn, and Arthur Evans was then proceeded with, th" first evidence given being that by Inspector Bamford. His evidence was nothins^more than a repetition of that given by him at the hearing on the other charge. The fireman and driver of the. train repeated the evidence formerly given.—P.C, Kingdom told of his visit to the bovs' parents. In defeuce Lawrence's mother said what Jier boy I wasn't caught to tell lies, while the father declared that his son wasn't strong enough I to lift the iron chairs, each of which weighed | 4710*Tbe Stipendiary fensAtksd that the transaction was a most alarming one. There I was no doubt that one, two, or more boys ( placed the chairs upon the line of the Great Western Railway evidently for the purpose ] of producing a smash. He quite concurred with the action taken by Mr, Smith In with- drawing the more serious charge and merely prosecuting for trespass and exposing them- selves to danger. The summonses against the two younger boys would be dismissed, and in the other cases fines would be im- posed. They fssit bound, in the interests of I the public, to call upon the parents of both Lawrence and Llewelyn to become surety for their sons' behaviour in the sum of jElO for &ix months. The Stipendiary supple- mented his remarks upon the case by express- ing his sympathy with Lawrence's father, upon whom, he said, a great responsibility ) fell. It was not safe to allow the boy to go i out bv himself, and the Bench thought he should be taken by his father to see an eminent medic al man. I

FOOTBALL. PR ACTICE QAil 10 AT LH.NEI LY. On Saturday afternoon a piactiot' football match w»B plaved at Stodev by the members of the Llanelly Football Club. David Lewis (captain, of the I team) captained one aide, while Ben Davies (vice- captii 11 of the rirst) captained the other aide. The c afternoon was.very hot, but in bpit-c of that a good ] pace was k -'A up. The ganc resulted in a win 101 f David Lewis'? team by one goal and two tries to nii. j

SWANSEA AND DISTRICT !> FOOTBALL LEAGUE. 11 There was a very large and enthusiastic I j meeting of members of tho clubs belonging to t the Swansea andDistrictFootual League heid on Saturday evening at the Welcome Coffee Tavern, High-street, under tbe presidency of t Mr. Arthur Whaph-.m. The rules of the 1 League were read and formally adopted. In j order to get a challenge cup for competition by the League clubs it was resolved that the secretary write to Messrs. Lever Bros. (Sun- j light Soap) on the subject. The secretary's; was appointed permanent umpire. After some consideration, it was resolved that the I Go«erton Ciub be admitted into the League, I p in place of the Mansel "Quins, who are hardly c considered strong eaough. The meeting, which was the most enthusiastic the Footballj League has yet held, gave high prornse of thfe A future of the organisation.

ASTRONOMICAL NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER. F.E.A.S," Swansea, writes :-1 was greatly pleased on receiving several reports of the beautiful shower of pei esids which I predicted would appear on the 10th ult., from gentlemen living far from Swansea, and from others, j who, seeing the report ia the Post, visited! Victoria Park. The general opinion was that nearly 4C0 were Been between the hours of II and 12.30. September is not prolific in meteors, but a scattered few xaay be seen, aud some lireballs on the 15th, 16th, *J4:h, 26th, j and oUth. A small eclip:>e of the moon wiil 1 be visible here on the 15th. Only a stnall j segment at the top of the orb will be j obscured. It begins at 3.36 a.m., and wiil end, to us, by the moon betting at 5.30, On J the 1st of September the sun is 92,468,370 miles from the earth, which is 55b,818 miles nearer than on the 1st of August. The moeu L will be in conjunction with the pliuieta as follows: Mais on the 18th, J upiter iJZnd. Venus the 27tb Mercn; y and Saturn the 30th. I only give two occultations by the moon—the j most, convenient tor observation. On the 6th j B.A.C. 6628 disappearance 6h. 5ru, p.m., re-j appearance 7h 4m., aud X Tauri on the 20th. disappearance ôn. 4m.. and reappearance 8h. j 49m. p.m.

MARKETS. I SWANSEA CAWXJS MARKAT.—A very stow trade, to-day (Monday), with a plentiful pnppSy of al) kinds- oi stock. Pric«» ruled ae »o! low> :—Best heifers a r.d oxen, lis to lis 34 per scare; second quality cattle from 9ci 6d to 10s 6d; pláin and middle class. as to Gø ht wethers, 7id per lb; ewes a.ud tups, from Sid to Id; lainb. &1 to 84d per lb, according to quality; small pigs, iOs per score stronjr and iijidd^-ciasge*, 8* Dd w 96.

A boat containing the Rev. Mr. Sharpe, curate of Holy Innocents Chureb, and a,| number of the choir boys was capsxzsd near J H&aunersroilh Bridge on Saturday night. Doe I bov w&s unowned. 1 fa & co., for ail kinds of

I CRICKET. ■ SKETTY Y. SINGLETON. Xhece we* a remcd gate at the St. Helen Ground BtMrnm. thi» (Saturday)-a.fternoon when the match to decide the ohampionsMp of the Swansea and lOttttot Cricket League was played in glorious weather. It WMMftrZ.TB t.bat Skatty, having wmi the toss, sent In y. B. Perking and J. Morgan to oppose the de- Uweiies ofHarris Dawtea, the former starting the sttectr trmB the pavflicm end. Only one run was scored in the first over, and then Harris disarranged Mocgaa's timbers with a beauty-(1-1-O). A. D. PerkinaMOowed aed opened his accouiit with a sonic what ftuk<;y stroke to leg, but in the next over lie 10nbis lartmer- Dr. Perkins came in Ilo got Da viae' ftrst ball throogh the slips for a single, ana a suaceDt later got him to leg for a similar anmcot. In the next over, however, the Sketty -«ddpper, to trying to drive Davies, was beaten by a •ptendldball—ayorker—(6-3-1). But another disaster «u in stove tqr Sketty, for "Harold Perkins, who was the next man in, was run oat through a very smart piece of fielding on the part of Botterelf—(64-0). Runs came very slowly, Muxworthy being content to merely keep up bts end, while Dr. Perkins made one or two good strokes, getting Harris through the slips for a brace and.driving Davies for a trio. With'the jacore at 13, however, Muxworthy was bowled by Harris, aad Hammond came in. "The sixth wicket fell at 24, and with the score at 26 Dr. Perkins, in trying to drive Harris, had his wickets upset.. (26-7-14.) Chamberlain now joined Donald Perkins, who had ^already-given one chance. Only three runs had been added when Perkins was run orit, and w it h the score at the same total Chambe, lain was bowled by Harris. H. James was the last man in, but with 29 still on the telegraph board, Morgans was rciean' bowled by Davies, the innings having only laeted for an hour. 0 £ the Singleton bowlers Harris 'waa'the most successful, taking six wickets for 13 runa, while Davies took four for 11 runs. The fSinglieten daiaMng was very smart all round, Botterill. •Parkeur, and Davies being specially good, though Parkier missed a catch. I Fifteen minutes later Howat and Burns came out- tn commence the Singleton venture, Harold Perkins and D. Morgan starting the attack. In the first over. Howfct was missed DV Cham ber Iain at long-off. With the score at 4, Howat was dean bowled Play con- the score at 4, Howat was clean bowled Play con- tinued very slow,the nest 5overs only producing 2 runs Davies was ruiuxit with the score at 23. A bawling ctmirge WM now tried, Hammond going on vice Morgaaa. Five ruue were wanted to win. Bums made the winning hit, a lucky strulc:' to ie.7. The huge crowd had. throughout" .tc4CG e.u:h stroke with the keenest interest, and ? i:un;t. went up from the throats of the hundred*- .I,toirs up- J porters-when the Sketty total was j^co. Once it was settled that, the shield was to find a resting place at Singletr-D a large amount of the interest in the game was gone. About 700 paid for admission at the gate, aad the total attendance was 1,303- Scores:— SK ETTY. J. B. Perkins, b J. Davies 1 J. Morgan, bA. Harris 0 A- W. Perkins, b J Davies 1 H. Perkins, run oat 0 Dr. Perkins, b A. Harris 14 E. Muxworthy, b Harris 4 E. Harmond, b Davies 0 D. Perkins, run out 2 E. Chamberlain, b Harris 2 D. Morgans, b Daviff 0 H. James, notout 0 Extras 5 j Total 29 | Second innings:—Dr. Perkins, retired, 10; H Per- kins,b Harris, 0; FKPerkins, not out, 14 D Forkiria, not out, 9; extras. 7; total, 40. I SLMILKTOX. H. Howat, b H. Perkins 4 R. Burns, b D. Morgan „ 10 ¡ J. A. Davits, rnn out 14 A. Harris, c Hammond, b H. Perkins 2 W. Challenger, b D. Morgans 0 J. Morris, not out B I W. J. Smith, b D Morgan 0 W. Fisher, run out 0 I W. Parker run out 24 G. Model, c A. D. Perkins. b Dr. Perkins 0 I J Botterell, b J. Morgan 0 Extras. 6 I Total. 68 SWANSEA v. SWANI AND MANOH. This hiatnb was played n the St. Helen's Ground I at Swansea to-day (Monday), the visitors being a I Yorkshire teMatoa tour. The homesters batted first. Scores:— SWAKSEA. B W Jones, c Cuthbert, b Eigey 22 A W Jones, e Thompsou, b James 7 J P Long, b James 2 H B Letcher, c Wreghitt, b Elgey *1 E Shepherd, b Blgev 21 A W Samnel, b EIgey 5 Dr. Reid, not out 14 Eldridge, c Thompson, b Elgey 3 A If Other, b Blgev 7 B S Jenkins, not out 4 Extras 15 I Total 101 LANCASHIRE v. YORKSHIRE. LANCASHIRE. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. Moctaren. b Wainwrigbt 14 Rowley, c Hunter b Hirst. 8 A. Smith, b Wainwright 15 ¡ Sugg, not out" 30 I Ward jnotout. 5 Extras C Extras Total 72 XotaL. LTANtLLY y. MORRISTON. Morriston played their return match with Llanelly at Stradey Park on Saturday. The afternoon was tK>3utituliv fine, and the pitch in excellent condition, On the iast occasion these old rivals met the Mor- ristonians were defeated; and the Lbinellyites im provoa upou that performance by repeating the defeat on Saturday. Scores LLANRLLY. D L Joseph, b Matthews ». 11 Percy Reee, b Matthews 5 Percy Reee, b Matthews 5 JG Lewis, c A Cole b Jenkins 11 John HoweH, c Matthews b Davim.. 3 Fred liesa, run out 3^ S B Bowen, b Matthews 7 P N Powell, b Matthews 1 Cliff Bowen, b Je^ikins. 0 j H Hammond, b Davies. 14 W Davies, not out 5 I J Shoesmith, c Cole b Braze',1 i 13 I Extras 9 Total 112 I MORRISTON. D Arnold, c Davies. b > Rees. 19 i D Matthews, b Joseph 2 P Cununings. b F Pees 0 /1 F T Jenkins, b r Reef 0 D J Stephens, b Joseph 7 I D Davies, b .loseph 0 Ben Griffiths, b V Rees. 0 H C Gibson, b FBees 0 ).-Brazel!. b Joseph b I A Cole, c and h Joseph n I Thouia# Thomas, not out Extras 6 Totai 4C I SWANSEA LEA GTE WANDERERS C.C V. BK A UNION C.u. I On Friday the above-named Swansea team pro- ceeded by the Brighton to 'Coir en route lor BrauntonT The home toeam won the toss end weru in first, but thanks to the tine bowiing of Knight and J. J. Hill (the latter taking eight wickets for nine runs) ¡ they were all out for the fn.a'l score of 29. Thp Wanderers sent in D. Ward (Gowerton) and E Walton (Sunny Bank, and the latter carried his bat througb the innings, which closed for 66. S i; J. Richmond, 2; Lord u; Chichester, 2, T Chanter, 4; A. Harris, 1. W Squib, 3; B. Smitii. 0, A. Webber, 0; VV. B. Webber, 1 J. Morhuater, 2; Rev, J. Johnson, not otit, C. extras, 7. Total, 29. SWASSEA LEAv-tE WAJTDERERS.-S. Waru, 1; E. Walton, not out, 43, J. G. Knight, » J. J. Hill. 4; C. Green. O. J. Pi*scott, 7 D, jones, 1 H. G SQ1, icon, 5 A. Merry, C T. Gultivar, 0 John Morrish, 1 f:xtiT:S, 3. Total. 66. I

SWANSEA AND DISTRICT j CRICKET LEAGUE. ] SINGLETON BATTING AVERAGEH. j The following are the batting averages of players who have done duty for the Crickwt League i ;hamr>ions during tLe past seas<3n:— I BATTXAU AVERAGES. No. of Times Most ;'n Totai innings, not out.innings.buns. Avge. A.Harris 9 2 fii* .213 3(i-4 J. A. Daviss. S 0 42 i4rf 16-4- W J. Smith S .2 45* 7b 12*5 J. Mortis 8 1 55 63 .„ 9 H.J. Howat 6 0 16 47 73 R. Griffiths 4 0 15 24 6 W. G. Oballengtr 8 1 10 41 5 3 • R. Barn 7 0 17 39 5 6 W. K. Porker 4 1 9 16 W. Fisher 7 0 21 34 4*8 Signifies not out. BOWLISG ANALYSIS. Overs. Wickets. Runs. Average. J. A. Davies 101 33 181 f '4B A.Harris 84 22 122 5 54 It. Bu-a 35 10 tC 6.o J Morris 5S 10 q2 9*2 G.Madel 6 1 n 110 I

WELSH BAPTIST CON- FERENCE AT MOKRISTONj OPENING MEETINGS. The Nunual conffrenee of the Welbli Gap- list Uuion v, ill be opened this j (Monday)evening atZicn Clinic). Morrisk'n, aad will be continued throughout the week. A large number of ministers of the Baptist j deuemiBtitiou have already arrived at Morris- ton, and ttte proceedings promise to be of an nntuually interesting nature, j After enfi or two comanttee meetings, j there will be a pubiic moeting to-night at, seven, presided over by Mr. Lloyd George, J M.P. The subject of discussiosi is Tem-I perance work ID Sunday Schools" Addresses I wilt be delivered by the Rev. R, H. Jenes, St. Qears, ami JS. Kvans, Bangor. J I

ABERAVON FAIR. j The biennipl fair at Aberavon took placet this (Monday) morning, and wat a decided j success as regards the attendance of visitors, f which was very large. Special trains wore ] run by the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Rail- j, way Company, and thousands took advantage J of tho opportunity. There was a goodsupp!y of horses and cattle, but shePp were pooriy tepresented. Prices asked were high, and with the indifferent attendance of dealers, fw | horet-a changed hg;dS. Flanuel was in abunJaaee, aod a large trade was done in this depfei tioant Messrs. Studt, tue •weH-kaown j j |uMic ctterora, were pres«ct with Veeioe," i

SWANSEA ODDFELLOW& J NEXT YEAR'S A.M.C. | On Saturdav afternoon the Genertt Committee of the Swansea District Maw. Chester Unity of Oddfellows met at the Birdk I in-Hand Hotel, H igh-*»tr«et,to further arrange for the visit of the A.M.C. of the Order to Swansea next year. The G.M. (Bro. Protheroe) presided; and tho brethren resent included representatives of the following lodges :—Cambrian, St. Thomas, D. H. Thotjia^. St. Patrick. Lord Swansea Unity, Adelphi, Oystermouth Castle, Aubrey Vivian, Pride of Wales, &e. the delegates including Councillors D. Jonas, W. Evans, M. Hopkins, and Mr, Tom liu^Ufs, J.P. (Llaueilv). It was decided to said a deputation to the Mayor (Col. Pike) rith a view to concluding arrangements for tt\c use of the Driii Hall as the place of cocferet.cp.-Tbp Fete and Gaiir Committee advised t' at Crug M: is be tM piece for the brass Land contest; and thafc aiiant Warriors" be the piece for the male voice parcy competition; also that Mr. J. O. Shepherd and Dr. D. Jenkins be the adjudicators; and that gold and silver medais, presented by Boosey and Co. and Hawker and Sons, respectively, be given to the leader of the winning band, (gold, value £ 4 LIs.), and to the best cornet player (silver, value £ 22s).—In the disonssiott which ensued. Mr. Tora Hugbescomplimented. the meeting on the enthusiasm which they showed in carrying 0. t the great undertaking which they had secured by hard work on the part of the Weiih brigade at Northampton, and said he felt sure ihatSwansea. the capital of Wales, with its be"tif ul surroundings and capable men, would beat the record in giving the A.M.C. a right royal Welsh welcome. -Tile minutes of the committee, which in- volve the expenditure of about £ 250, were adopted.-The Accot r odation Committee reported that 300 ho a hr-d already been secured for the usr, or the delegates to the A.M.C., who an expected to number upwards of 600. T*

LATEST SWAXSEA SHIPPING INTEIiLIGENCB- FOREIGN ARRIVALS AND MOVEMENTS UF LOCAL VESSELS. Nettor left Riga. u>r swaasea 27 Eleetm s tcft Ymu<d<i for Swarisea 31 City of Hamburg s arrir~1 Maassluis for 31. Swansea s leit Maassluis lor Swansea Zd Bcni saf s anivpd JJieuw<> ">vafcrweg fron Swansea 51 City of Dortmund s arrived Dunkirk from Hamburg Vectis <s arrived Dieppe 28 and left on rxuim23 Georgette s left Dieppe from Crrimsbv 30 Adi .ur s oleart d Buuen 3C' [The remainder of the Swansea Sbippinz ye" ivin found on ou: fourtb page.3

TOO LATE FOR CLASS I- Fl t- GENERAL Servant, used to childreu.- Apply at 16, Brunswick-street, Swansea. ..961 MUMBLES.—To 1.et, 8, Ctjurch Park; 0ca" iainmg.10 rooms, good front and back garden; possession 28th September,—Llaj, Dunns, Mumbles. [961.a¡ IU ANTED, an Improver in the Printing f f Trade.—Apply J' Daily Post Office, 211, High-street, a QADDLER\ COMPANY, Alex&i■ dra-road, O Swansea. — Largest Stock iland-sewt* Eftrness in Wales; half Saddlers' Prices; Ridiner Saddles, fitted up complete. 25s. a966 GARDENER, experienced in all branches G, wife as co,o!t,Aro"kers cr any plaoo of trust; no objection to horse; age 30; no family; excellent referenees.-í-, Post OfTcg, Peumaen, Gower. [960a LADIES requiring iJosae Employment send at once addressed enveiajj^. to Manageress, 81, Se&rord. Head, T^atenhaet^, 3<2a, 6d. to 15ci« weekly sawlytarned. F964* T7 OUNG Lady desires Boat er BMNM irit^. X Attendance, in private kddm% with terms, which must be mademte 31, Daily Post Ojficf, Swansea. 962a E. A STEHN ASTROLOGY" -Coniuir "Pro-* E fessor Lao co, 174, Cemetery l'O&d, Shef- field, before Marriage, Speculation, or Re- moval; fses from lis,; 5s. fid vised) iraportanl cases i past events &U,ted. Mention this paper. 965A TIT AN TED immediately. Certificate-? Mis-» rT tress for Bangor Natier-sl SrhooU Salary, £60, an* comfortable lodgings. Pretty neighbourhood, five miles from Aber-. ystwyth conveyances end inai(-cart j^assing through uaiiy.— Applyt Vicar, Bangor, Aber- ystwyth. [ooa.. SPECIAL TO J OOTBALL pLAYERS, CLUBS, AXD- -i-' JL U gCHOOLa • PHILIP JFJS-KINS Is new prepare(f with all the Latest NOVELTIES, DESIGNS," & COLO [IBS IS JERSEYS. CAPS. KNJCKEUS. < HOSE, & BELTS. SPECIAL TEBMS for LARGE QUANTITIES, Samples and Prices on Application. SPECIALITY IN GYMNASTIC OUTFITS. 5, CASTLE SQUARE. SWANSEA. nOLY TRINITY PARISH COTTAGE 11 GARDEN SOCIETY, The First Annual Show of FLOWERS AS r. VECETABJ.ES Wiil be held in l-IOLY TBINIXY SCHOOLROOM 1 0 ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1894. The Show will be opened at 3 p.m.. b,, LADY SWANSEA, During the Afternoon a Selection of Musie will be rendered, and at 8 p to. a Confer); will be given During the Interval lae Prizas will he Distributed by his Worship the MAYOR, Admission: From 3 to 5 p.m., Sixpence; from 5 to iOp.ai., Orn Penny. All Exhibits must be brought to the Schoc4- room before 10 a.m. on the Day of the Show. -y- | GORSETNuN. } S-xle rJ fin Unfinished SLor, 1111'1 Dweirflft-lsooseK. { AMES A' JAMKtJ at* favoured with iiw^iuctions %| to oRLL by FUttr.IC AUCl'lOS, on MOITOAY, •. SfeplWRber 10th. 1S94, at ii»e. Wtst ilad TIhUjS, Ovuwinou (sublet to surh Conoutioiiss ot Sal" as :1fI,1t then and ther«- (>eproduee<i;. t he following ualiniabed. BCIiriKG.S.- All that Shop ii.I1d Dw.'Hing-hoT!e situltt,e III AIIHOB- raad (near Mr. Oriffithe's fj-rocer t Shop, (io*se|iion)( now in course ot encction, and in an unfinished Bta¡,{; together witb Two partly bui!t adjoining. I l'he shop aud one dwelliiig iiouseare mideroow. with ail the partition* boiu. up, tud all the door nr £ window frame* recviy-m^iit; tnd on premiseas while vbe floor joists KJV ALYC luted, lie two bonset i a.-tjoining *re hui; to tho joi*fc* all ttMind exe.»p»; the mini walls. There is toSicieni)-materiai» however, <>T> the jfroiiiid toeompiefco thest front partt- icw. The houses, which are under cover, ao ^elMwalt, having wh te brick froul and goor5 stout iilis. All the houses are Jntemitsd ;or seven rawute4 premiiu^, and have a £ ro^t:• •:>. tfi fpet; The four houses are heW, w>{fi:her with anik^fiet _r:-oaiid to orect three houses, imd<r av. u udt'i iease for 99 years, les- the l*rt t-hrre dagk I tlivr-jof, from September 28th, :S3§„at groeir<# reut ot' £ 9 6s.,and will be »otd aa ther steud in on* tot* N.H. —The Auctioneers o<jg to caii tlve special tion of builders, speculators, and others to rhi* pru» porty at one «f?.-»s3ir.g au es*y vay of makiag a gao& and sale inveafcnient. Now that tho MeKiJih t.iri* bAs been removed, the tia-pjatf i,nia:-r>y ia fKi'.iiid W experience a period of /rreafc forthwith, a^l G-orsetnen in particular wili «*> airiocg tiw 4rs# places to benefit from the improved tra-ie. Sale to uonunence prnmptiv &t fn tfeS tsveriiuE" For farther particulars n&ply so 1' if, ^aioM, Esq.. Soi'citor, Croat slreet, Swwsea; >r to. Aucti'-tieera, at thalr Ottices, Qo^-er street aaK Dyiisvor-plaee, Swansea C3KEAT XOKKSHIRK Si'AKKS. 'SI-' LKPfSrSi Mr. ALtm-T^ OKOOlv '*S'i Alfred Crock widfoi v.ard ire?, ou. «•.•«!»t «tl adekkw "CROOK'S PltJCii UKOOicl1).' Cor .jinhifc tutriea :iaii Latest Maw K<.t abs»v«. U'-rs puatxv. by" the Night M*Jj 0«K-ii<ietlw £ j|}owhig-&(ji, ami "• *t hy •«nH| oipdst, wem* «nw»t m