The South Wales Daily Post

Swansea Town Improvement. COMPLETION OF THE WIDENING OF I CASTLE BAILEY-STREET, I AND OPENING OF B. EVANS & CO.'S NEW PREMISES. I I B. EVANS & (COMPANY. Have the pleasure to announce that cheir NEW BUILDING has now been COMPLETED, and that eASTM BjtiIjEY-STKEET (formerly a narro'.v thoroughfare, dangerous to pedestrian I apd geoerai traffic) has been widened and improved to the entire satisfaction of the Mayor and Corporation of Swansea. The New Premises and the Widened Street-which must inevitably become a Fashionable I and attractive Promenade—are v IV NOW OPEN. B. EVA.NS & COMPANY cordially invite the Public to pay their greatly improved Estab- lishment a visit, and although much is still in course of being done to modernize the interior of the Qid premises, they ieel sure that Visitors taking a walk through will realize and appreciate the arrangements already made, and the facilities provided for their comfort and convenience. The chief aim of B. EVANS & COMPANY has always been to provide for their extensive clientele in Swansea and South Wales an Establishment which, for extent and quality of the Stock kept, and the Fashions and Novelties exhibited, should occupy a place in the first rank in the United Eizigdom. rhis object, they now venture to hope, has been attained, whilst their position in the. World's Markets enables them to give as they are determined to do, the Best Value for Money in all Classes of Goods. Certain Important Departments remain in the Temple-street Buildings, but these will be feiven additional scope for display as the result of the relief afforded by the removal of other Departments to their new Location. Departments removed to "New Premises. y The Departments which will be removed to the New P, einises are the following .— Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Ladies' and Children's Outfitting, Gloves, Ribbons, Trimmings, Hosiery, L ;ce Goods. Haber- dashery, Carpets, Floor Cloths. &c. Mantles and Jackets. :&" A special effort is being made to enhance the high reputation B. EVANS & Co. have ever enjoyed for the quality, the Styles, and the variety of their Mantles and Jackets for Ladies, Maids and Children. The removal of this Department into the New Show Room will be signalized by the unexampled values offered. Eaclies" and 6 Children's C Outfitting. The Ladies' and Children's New Underclothing Show Room will contain a greatly increased Stock. Many Special Purchases have been effected for this Department, and the Goods will be placed on Counters at pr c-es which cannot fail to rnake them unusually attractive. Men's Mercery Department. The Men's Mercery Department—the poitions of which have hitherto been limited by want of space—constitutes in the New Pre- mises a Specially Important Feature. A separate Shop has been set apart for this Department in the section of the BuLding facing Castle Square, in which-will be found a large selection of New and Fashionable Goods. f,-l Carpets and Floor Cloths. The Spacious Carpet and Floor Cloth Rooms in Caer Street contain a magnificent Stock, bought direct from the best Manufacturers at home and abroad, comprehending the best examples of Brussels, Tapestry, Felt, Wilton, Axminster, Turkey and Mirzapore Carpets, Floor Cioths, Linoleums, <fec. lliu Christmas Bazaar and Fancy Fair. By way of investing the opening of the New Premises with added eclat, the Christmas Baz ar will be commenced simultaneously in a Large and Commodi us Room, whero thousands of A tides use- ful and ornamental, will b: exposed for Sale; Fancy Department. The Fancy Departments embrace an exceptionally Fine CoIlectio of Gloves, Ribbons, Trimmings, Hosiery, Lace Goods, Haberdashery, Umbrellas, &c. L- ■ Refreshment 1. Room. '> A new and well-appointed Refreshment Room—easy of access from. all the Departments—has been provided t n the second floor facing ( astie Square.. Departments Retained in Old Premises. The Departments which remain in the o d building are those containing Household Linens, Furnishing Drape; y, Blankets, F' annels, Bedsteads and Bedding, Cabinet Furniture, Black and 0, Coloured Dress Materials, Silks, Velvets, Millinery, leathers, Flower?, Costumes. All these Departments will benefit by the additional space now available. Important Purchases have been made ior each of them, and in order to make the Opening a Complete Success, the Goods will be offered to Customers at exceptionally Low Prices. Passenger Lift. I The Establishment liai been cquippe! with an OTIS HYDRAULIC PASSENGER MFT-the first introduced in Swansea- of the best and latest type (w.th special safety appliances) by which Customers who prefer it to the staircase may reach the Show Rooms and Refreshment Rooms from any of. the floors below. An Acknow- ledgment «•—.— B. EVANS & COMPANY desire to convey their sincere thanks (I e to the Public for the very kind and indulgent spirit in which they havfe endured many incMUreiiiences during the construction of the New Buildings. n -ar TEMPLE STREET, SWANSEA. t -1 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS. SCHOOL BOARD ELECT ON S W ANSEAt1894. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE EAST SIDE OF SWANSEA. LADIES AND GKNTLEMKN.— I beg to efieryou my services as one o! I your representatives on the Swansea School Board during the nextTrienmat period. My desire is to do my utmost to secure a sound educat'iod tor the children of the Town. Their characters must be trained as well as tke:r intellects. To ensure this, the facts and principles of the Bible must be carefully taught- I believe a sllupJe scheme of Christian instruction could be agreed upon, and i am sure that. if tbu; were heartily taught it would be of untold benefit to our children, and therefore, to the future of our Town. I desire to promote such economy as may be consistent with efficiency. And for this reason, among others, I shall endeavour to treat with fairness tha Voluntary Schools which at this moment are saving the rate- payers about 5d. in the pound. I in the most important duty of appointing Teachers 1 shall be guided less by creed than by the real werits of the caudidate. Those who have known rnv course of action in other public affairs will give me credit for a. spirit of fairness and justice in thiB and other matters. The special welfare of the East Side shall always have my best attention. Vear faithful servant, FRElJEHIC: S. BISHOP. Upper Bank, 39th Oct., i £ 94, 2185 (JWA^SEA SCHOOL BOAKD 0 ELECTION, 1894. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PARISH OF ST, H AMY'S. LAD;ES AND Gbstlk>JK^, T c Paùsh of St. Mary has done me the honour of selecting in#, with Mr. C. ti. (Jiasco line as one of thou* caudidatcs at the fo: thcoming election. Not having sat on any previous board, I do not propose to ma e promises, lut as a Churchman it will be my duty to advocate, as the groundwork of every child's future, a relegiuus education with every possibiefree (iom, and 1 believe this is the wish of very many parents who are uuabie themselves to impart religious instruction at home, through the pressing emergencies of their every day life. 1 should eiiJc3vour to pay attention to the wants of each particular district trom time to time in respect to proper school acaommoda- lion, so as to provide efficient education for all with economy, and not forgetting the comfort of the scholars. 1 should advocate au efficient and equable staffing ofc\ery schcol, and tl;e selection of all officials 0;1 tbeir merits, without respect to Creed, so tiS to obtain the best possible re- sults for the ratepayers' money. J should support the Voluntary Schools, because thev are without any expense to the ( Ratepayers, supplying most excellent aduta- Lion. J should further upon all occasions support, us every Church Candidate desires to do, a fair administration for every one. iud I shall always oppose, consistently with efficiency, unnecessary expenditure, so that our already heavy rates may not be in- creased, and if possible may be reduced. In lecoming a Candidate, I have no per- sonal wish to serve, but I believe if I am elected that mv knowledge of commercial matters for the last 25 years, combined with a residence amongst you all my life, will I enable ine o n the board to give to my lellow- raLepayers useful service, whie.i shall be rendered to the best of my ability by tegular at entson to all the duties of the Hoard. Awaiting your generous support, I am, yours faithfully, RICHARD* J. DANGEiU'TELD. 23, Uniou-street. Swansea. Ocf. 30,1894. 2190 QWANSEA SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION, | O 1894. TO THE ELECTORS. LASIKA ANI) GENTLEMS>— Having been1 requested bythe fchtifeh Party of the combined Parishes of St. J Johu. Eti. Mark, anùBk Lake to lje- eorae a candidate at the forthcoming School Board Election, I beg to place my services at your disposal. I do this entirely unbiassed by any personal consideration, but under the conviction that the lYNse ¡Ii system of excluding religious educatiori■ is prejudicial to the be*L interests of coming generations I am not new to educational wort, for, as a manager, I have been for live yews intimately connected with the large VoinutWfy Schools of Swansea. I I would give cyerv parent the richt of saying whether his child shouldhave Religions Instruction in the day seheol or not. Under the present system this liberty is denied j him. I I would give every child the best possible education, and in the appoiulnient of teachrrs would vote for the candidate whom l believed best qualified for the post, irrespective of creed. The Education Department has required that new schools bo built for the Absrdy- bcrthi and Manseltcn districts, and that I I Cwrabwrla School be enlarged. While I am in favour of good buildings, I would dis- I¡ I countenance needless expenditure in their election. If elected, I pledge lll\ se1f to give every attention to the important duties that devolve upon nie. 1 am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, W. "WATKINS EDWARDS. St. Mark's Vicarage, Swansea, November lst; 18^4. 2191 g WANSEA SCHOOL BUARD ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PARISH OF kT. MAHY S. I LADIKB AND GSNTLKMKX,— I 10 asking you to select me a third time as on; of your representatives on the School Board, I do uu.. think i" necessary to ¡ address you at Uadb, hoping that niv nix a s' service will have enabled you lo judge, belter than anything 1 can now say, how far 1 am worthy ot your <oniiue;ice, I have no friendships, or other personal I have no friendships, or other personal, or private interests, other than tbo-e of a I, ratepayer to serve. In what I have said and d< ue on the Board, in committee, and in public meeting, I have heeu prompted with j th0 3ola ub'a of acting wisely, justly, and I fairly tuwards the children, the rAtcpaycr. I' and ilic employees and u o.iiu-f;e employees of the Board. To tue children, n giving them the test education that cti*cuin»lances allow the test education that cti*cuin»lances allow j to iit therri for tho « ork oi: the future; to tne I j z'atepavers. in wr.tehi'ig that "he cast ot education is'hept us low as pes^ib'o eonsis- tentty with efficiency; to ail, in always pro- moting the selection oi the be.t "of the candidalcsfor the numerous posts we ha^e to fill, and MI tie«t ng those who are :u the service of the lii ard, .as public servants, service of the ikard, .as public servants, honorabiy, so long as they coutinuc t. do j their duty. There is, I think, no other public position J m our sysueot of local •it-acverbinent in wi je-h the reprtscntftliver of the public have I so niuch j.atron.ti.e. at their disposal, or ciO I many oppovtuvjliesof serving private ends- satisfving priva e ill-will or gratify iujj private frieuuship—a.s en a l;ir;^e Sjlioo! Boar. Every member ought to be aboro the suspicion of seeking ihe petition for private re-isous. May I bog my feilc«w-r:itepayers to bear tbi,. I in mind m n^ording their votes ? 1 a:r., Lltdíe., uDd Genth 111111, Y:>ur Obedieo. Servant CHARLES HENRY OLASC^JJINE. Cae P^rc, Swansea, 5th November, 1G94. 2192 ¡ QWAKSEA UNITED SCHOOL BOARD O ELECT] ON. 1821. TO THE ELECTOUS AND RATEPAYP118 j I OF T11E PA RiSH OF M ANti YFELAClL LADIES AND GKHTr.BMKJf,- I i uu\ e been requested by a JargaiHurrÎJer of Ratepayers to offer iu\sclt us aCau4idaU; for th 3 Division of the coru'.ug Eiedtior. If you ;:rc nleased to eieci, nie, 1 will on-I deavour to carry out (ho duties to the best of j my ability—lirst!y, by attocdiug all the meet | I i»es of tho lioard s c-jndlv, by c.ireful study } of ai! matters brought b.-fore the iio„rd for I coosideration; ti.ir dy, by doing all lu irty { power to k 'cpd >wn the rates, cou#i«rtenUy J v»:t!i earrying ~u tie re^uiremeots of the! District. I 1 s*li«it yovs votes beeapse 1 feei sore I ] SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS should represent the opinions of the majority of the Ratepavers is this District, and < pledge myself to support all measures for the efficient education ef all children—both secular aud religiouB — combined with economy. I sun, Your obedient Servant, J. G. KIRBY. Penllergaer Farm, Oct., 1894. 2193 Swansea SCHOOL BOARD 0 ELECTION, 1894. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES A.lJ GENTLEMEN,— In soliciting the favour of > our sup- port at the forthcoming School Board Elec- tion, I beg to state that, if clceted, I shall be guided by the same principles which have influenced me as a Member of the Board I during the last two year*. I am stroQgly in favour of Religious Instruction in Board Schools, and have never heard a good reason for withholding it. I A largo majority of the Ratepayers would, I believe, declare in its favour if the matter were fairly laid before them. My experience at tho Board has firmly con- vinced ine thai, the true economists are those who are deeply concerned about the efficiency oi the schools. oi the schools. The interests of the children of the rate- payers are of the first importance. These secured, economy will follow as a conse- secured, economy will follow as a conse- quence. In no way are those interests better served than by the appointment of the best teachers as vacancies occur. Board Schools are essentially undenomi- national, hence appointments should bo made irrespective of créed. in my opinion the best applicant for any post should be selected irrespective of de- nomiuational grcUndsj^s a simple matter of justice, and 1 pledge myself to vote accor- dingly. Members of the Church of Eoglaud have not infrequently been twitied that their pre- sence at the School Board is solely in the in- terests of the Voluntary Schools. Those who make the charge never attempt to substantiate it, and, for the best of reasons, they cannot do so. Churchmen on the Board claim to be as anxious as anyone to further LLe cause of eduction, and chaileuge proof that their uctlon bas been in aay uensa inimtc d to the irue in- terests of-the Board Schooia. Their conduct I in the past is the best reply lo such unfounded statement. Soliciting your generous support, lain, Yours faithfully, A. A. MATTHEWS. Holv Trinity Vicarage, Swansea. Nov. 1st, 1894. 2194 SWANSEA SCHOOL BO ARD ELECTION, 18E4. TO THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLRMEN,— At the request of representative Churohmeo ef the parishes of Christ Church I and St. Gabftel's, I have consented to come forward RS a candidate at the coming School Board Ejection, and seek the suffrages of the e.ectors of the ft p trishes. As a manager ior the last eigfai years of schools in Swansea which are educating nearly 2,500 children, I can claim some expe- rience in Educational \vor!>\ I contend that every child should have the best educaiirtn that can be given, and that no clr.ltJ, because the parent happens io be poor, should cfe handicapped at the start of life. The Lest Education can only be given by appointing the best teachers that can be 'I obtained. I do not approve of paying our teachers smaller salaries than the teachers of other Jtr^e towns aro paid, for, if through a false economy our best teachers leave us, the interests of our children suffer. For 0.11 statistics go to prove that an in- cr«etjlr>g saoi syeat on Edaeatjeti Sieans a ctecreibAiug sii!n"sp<?nt 00 the maln'teqiisp^ 9? prisons.. I pledge myself, if elected, to' tpoft THE >J £ »T APPLICANTS for appointment, whether Churchmen or Non- conformists. I am stroftfjjiy in favour of Religious Instruction in our schools, and think that seme definite scheme ought to be arranged pac fieallyby t|ie i'oard. I shall oppose all needless expenditure, b^t will support whatever clearly tends to the efficiency of the schools, knowing that this is tbe truest econouay. If eiectod, I shall attefrd regularly to my duties, and w i 1 do Day beat to press forward the building of the Brynmill School which is grently needed. Your obedient Servant, JOHN POLLOCK St. Gabriel's Vicarage, Swansea. November 1st, 1894. 21g5 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE UNITED JL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF SWANSEA, LADIKS AND GINTLEAMR, 1 have decided to offer myself as a Candidate at the coming election. My principles are entirely opposed to any Sect, and 1 think that all Members of the iioard ought to be free and unfettered in making all the appointments that tome befora them !or consideration, irrespective of any party,and should have duercgard to merit, as consider the question of education of 8ur cuildren of the greatest and iirst importance. If you are pleased to elect me, I will endeavour to carry out my duties edicicntlv, and will devote the necessary time ruquired. 1 solicit your votes becausa 1 feel that < am I almost steading alone as a true Labour I Representative, and closely iu touch with all classes of Working Men—the party to whieh I I atu proud to belong. In conclusion, if honoured by your support, I and elected, i will at all times guard against the unnecessary increase of our already heavy I rates, which are continually advancing, 1 lAm, Lnuics and Gentlemen, I Yours faithfully. j JOHN WILLIAMS. Ctte Mawr. Morriston. Builder. 2177 rO THE ELECTORS OF THE UNITED I SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT OF bW 4NSEA. I LADIES SND GKNT; c.Miev,— I My Lerm of Qfnlc" as Member or the School Beard will sho. t:y tcrrt nate, and at the urgen. teqcest .oltuft;}y ft ielhtR o." Education, I have again consented to place uiy services at your disposal. The members of the Tradts' am\ Labour | Council have tslso ior tha seccud tilUC, nominated aHe as their Representative, and. as I fully appreciate this renew; of the confidence, it will be my aim to support to ¡ the utmost overy measure that has ior its object the improved education of the children of our Working Cisssef, I am strongly iu favour of National Educa- tion. Irae freia nil Seslartanwin, aod desire, therefore, tc sfand, as an Independent | Candidate, but at the same tioie 1 heartily approve of t"e reading of the Bible and the repetition of the Lord's Prayer, aa at present practised in our Board Schoo ls, T) e question oi improving the position, of the Chief Assistaois in our School* i s one which will come beforu the New Board f.jr discission, and as au preseut their remunera- Liooidnot costunensurate with their attain- I ments. duties, and responsibilities. desire ¡ io state Chat auy reform in lhis direction will I receive my war.u support; ao-l also that, in jii fjipointmeuts, I snail continue to vote for the Candidate whoeecbaracter.quslilieations, I and cxper euce «tand hiyhe&i, irrespective ot creed or politics. j As a heavy ratepayer myself, it is hardly necessary for me to add thivt I am in fnvour of stf i,.t ocoaomy, consistent always witn efficiency. I In eonuiu'dou, if honoorcd by,your support, and rc-cleated, it wid he my earnest endeavour, in lh^ future as ia tlie past, to raithfoily discharge the duties devolving f upon me as Member of tho Bo?r>l. i Soliciting a renewal of y our eonfidenje, I am, Ladies and Uen'-lam^h, lours r'nith ully, WILI4AM MORGAN- WILI4AM MORGAN- Tho TeehnlstjJ IngriiiAe, ICobon-cerraet', I Swjmwai, Neroiiater, 189't SCHOOL BOàRUELECTIONS ri^O THE ELECTORS OF THE SWANSEA I, UNITED SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT LADISS AND GINTLKMKN, 1 beg to offer myself as a candidate for a seat on the above Board. Believing that the future of the country dependi) to a very large extent npon the train- ing received by the Young, I would, if elects), do my utmost to make Education as efficient and widespread as possible. Though I am strongly in favour of an economical admini- stration oE the ratepayers' money, at the same time I could not support any measure that would be detrimental to the bast interests of Education. Knowing the responsibility that. rests upon teachers, I am ef opinion that they should receive an adequate remuneration. Whilst in favour of the pres nt system of Bible Reading in Board Schools, I would I strenuously resist any attempt to introduce Sectarian Teaching. Trusting to receive your support, lam, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, W. E. HARRIS. 15, Lansdowne-terraee, Wralter-road, Swansea. Nov. 9, 1894. [2203 QCHOO L BOA RD ELECTION, 1894. 0 ——— LADIXS AND GBNXLRMKS, 1 respectfully offer myself as a candidate for a seat on the School Board at the next election. I come forward as an independent candi- date, beLeviug that no one party or sect can I lay claim to a monopoly of all that is good in connection with our public life. 1 consider that the first object of the Board should be to secure the efficient aud thorough administra- tion of the Education Acts, regarding it as of the first importance to provide the best possible education for the children of tho district, and that no consideration of sect or party should be allowed to interiors with this primary object. I am convinced that the "Wearisome bickerings of impassioned partizaus which sometimes characterise public meetings can only be avoided by the select ion oc men ready to exercita a spirit of toleration and conciliation to all parties. I have served three years on the Swansea School Board, and know its work,and am pre- pared to devote the necessary time to the taithful performance of its duties. Trusting to be favoured with your support, I am. vours faithfuiiv, CHRISTOPHER JAMES. Ida Viila, Ffynone, Swansea. [2135 CHOOL BOA R D~KLEcY IO N, SWANSEA, 1894. LADIES AJTD GENTLEMEN, At the unanimous requesL of a meeting of ratepayers, held in thta town on October 9tii last, I oCfer myself as a Candidate for a Seat on the School Board at the approaching Election. If you will confer on me the honour of a seat on the new Board, I under- take— To support the impartial admin-tration of the Education Acts te the best advantage of the district. To oppose ali attempts to introduce dogmatic teaching of rcligiou in our public schools. To support the appointment of the best qualified tcachers in our public schools, irre- spective of religious creeds, giving preference to thoye who have been trained in the locality. To support retrenchment both in school buildings and administrations consistent with efficiency. I llavmg served on aS-chool Board ten years, and had considerable experien o in serving I the public in various capacities in connection with educational institutions, as well as in the expenditure of public money, I appeal with confidence for your votes ana influence. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours- faithfully, JOHN W. WILLIAMS. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours- faithfully, JOHN W. WILLIAMS. Memorial Baptist Church, Swansea, November, 14th, 1893. [2225 T~O TriE ELECTORS OF THE UNITED i SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT OF SWANSEA. Li DIES A.XD GBNl't'EMEST,—- Having been pressed by a consider- able section ot the community to become a t3sn$v$ito for a seat. on ihe Board, I have constated to place my services at your disposal. 1 have endeavoured for many years to better ihe condition of the industrial and poorer classes; and I trust that my long connoction with various philanthropic move- ments makes mo not unworthy of the honour I sought. I a;n impressed with the necessity of giving the pooro^t children a sound5practical educa- tion, to fit them for their duties as citizens. I am in favour of the fiible being read, and the Lord's, Prayer being repeated, daily in our schoolf!. The necessity of the use of Temperance books in school iSa I trust, apparent to all. The expenditure of our School Board system has exceeded all anticipation. If elected, I will oppose needless outlay, and economy in the erection of new buildings will have my best attention. These, as well aa, other reforms, can only be effected by regular attendance to Committee work, which 1 praise, if elected, to give. Urgent necessity calls for the early erection of a school in the populous District of Man- selton, especially lor Infant classes. In the appointment of Teachers, merit and efficiency should, in my opinion, be considered, and not sect or party. Soliciting the favour of your Vote and Interest, 1 am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JOSEPH ROSSER. 12. Grove Place, Nov. 13th, 1894. 2^22 rjpO "ThF KLECToitiToFTH ^NITEDSCHOOL 1 BOAKD DISTRICT OF SWAKISIIA. LADIES AKD G EXTI-EVIIX,— Towards "he end of this month you wili be called upon to elect fifteen itfeifibers for the School Doart1. In RESPONSE tü the invitation of A LARGS and influen- tial1Jlldy of Hnt,PPAYERS, I offer myself IL.) Il Cauclldate "\1" A seat on th.J Doard. Ir it be yonr (MEASURE to elect me, ;t wil1 be my first duty-TO SEN T HUT. the Kducation Áet. is atimiuUtered ACCURDMT; to its orighml inteniion, and to the best ADVANTAGE in the education. 1 ,hall 8UPl.lOl.t every proposal calculated to make our schoolb effective lor the equipment of the I | CHILDREN of our artisans, ;md tttso preparatory to the Intermediate SCHOOL* ahout to be established ino'jr tOWI1. I am in favour of the strictest cconomy, but 51.1:111 always hol1 the intcrests 01' elenientury ediKMtioi., to TIE of tint importance. 1 shall SUPIWIT the system no*v in IUSE as regards Biole reading, the TWI.JIING or ths Ten Command- ment 8, and t-LIE Lord's l*ray<;r. Soliciting the ttv our of your support-, 1 am, mente. and ttta Lord's l*ray<;r. Soliciting the ttv our of your support-, lam. Ladles and Cu ntiemen, Youi t faithluUv, DAVII) UOBEIiTS. IB, Hrm ietta-street, Swansea, J'¥-r 10th, 218o ^CHOOL iBOAHD ELECTION. M E E T'l N G S To-further the Candidature of KEV.OIILV POLLOCK Will be held at 8 p.nn to-night, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, RUDNEV STIlEliT SCHOOLROOM. Spcakeris: Mr. DangerPiald and others. ^cliOOlT^ AUD E L E C TTON. I MK- DAVID ROBERTS' MEETINGS As follows:- TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY) AT 8,15 V.M. GENEKAL COMMITTEE MEETING ai WESLEY SCHOOLROOM. Chairman: Rev. FEATHKKSTONK KBLLET. 22133 (Tc H ooir"bo AKD E i- E C tToI,^ ^POLLING DAY, THURSDAY NOV. 29. C HI: UC ii C A M DID A TES DtSTHlCTS. CANDIDATES. Parish of Llangyfelaeh, ] T,Tnnv including Morrirfton, j-Mk. IilRBx. Land ore, Pe ull orgaer, i Eaut Side, incWidmg St. j Tboaias, liilvey aud M^S.BISHOP. Port. Tennaut, J St. Mark a Parish, St. REV. W. Jptxosy Hafod, and j. EDWARDS, Cwmbw.la J Holv Trinity and SU JJev ^L< Holv Trinity and SU HEV. A. A. Mat.hcw's Parishes, luirurmi! and St. Judi-'sDiitrictJ ALliHLWJs. Christ Church and S*. Rev. J. Gabriel j PamU.-o, j POLLOCK. St. Mary's Parish, includ- ] ing the Districtarouud L ,A vVt?is cm 1. r-i. i. »K* DANG tK- bit Ciiurci)j j D POLL 0;>I-;N FIIOU « TO 8. I Voters' wiii grea'.iv oohirts by Polling J £ &rlv. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY, CATTLE AND POULTRY SHOW. (December 1st. to 6th, 1894), ar.d NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF SPOUTING AND OTHliK DOGS (December 1st to 5th), at BIRMINGHAM. On MONDAY, December drd, 1894. CHEAP EX- CUJtSION will be to BIRMINGHAM I from the stations named below at thy times stated SWANSKA (Vic. biation.i 10.0 a.m. Swansea Bay 10.4 a.m. All information reffardin*; Excursion Trains on the II London and North-Western Railway can lie obtained of Mr, F. Smixh, District I'iaffie Superintendent, Swan* Swauó"a. FRED, HARRISON, General Manager. Huston Station, Nov.. 1894. [L274 QREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. On THURSDAY, Isfovember29, a CHEAP HALF-DAY EXCURSION to CARDIFF will leave SWANSEA (High-str«et) at i215 p.m., Landore 2 20, Neatti 2 35. Briton Ferry 240, Port Talbot 250 p.m, Bridgend 315. and Llantrisant at 3 35 p.m., returning at 10 45 p.m. For Fuil Particulars see Bills. EAST AND WEST DISTRICTS TRIAL FOOTBALL MATCH. On SATURDAY, December 1st, a CHEAP HALF-DAY EXCURSION to CARDIFF and NEWPORT will Isave Llanelly at 1150 a.m.; Goverton, 12 5 p.m.; Swansea, 12 10, Landore, 12 20; Neath, 12 40: Port Talbot, 12 50; Bridgend, 120, and Llantrisaat at 140 p.m. For Full Particulars see Bills. 2i71 HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. I "Perfection of Blended Whiskey." Lancet. I EXCELSIOR I SCOTCH WHISKY I "We have examined pnaJytically this blend of Scotch AVhi;Ky, ami i'.nd it to oe unutually pure,o excellent flavour, «nd weli matured. Recommended excellent flavour, «nd weli matured. Recommended with <-iulidence as a sate and paintable stimulant for the sick and convalescent.—I'raciUiow, lidited l>y T. M. D., LL. D., &c. SOLE PROPRIETORS— MARGRAVE BROS., LLAiNELLY. Agents for CARDIFF aud PENARTH- MESSRS. STflA.NAGHAN AND STEPHENS. EXCELSIOR SCOTCH WHISKY CONTRACTORS TO HER MAiBSTY'S Govbrn.VBST. GOOD LARGE HOUSE COALS ¡ I I 1 5s P.^ TON. CASH ON DELIVERY, 2273 MILLINERY FOR THE I MILLION. It is freely stated that the Millinery now on ▼iew at 1111YS THOMAS' is the choicest cleanest, smartest, and most up-to-date in town. The leading fashionable Millinery Warehouse. Prices unequalled, and yet quality superior. We explain why we can and will set! at such low charges. Come yourselves orseod a representative, and make no purchase unless thoroughly satisfied. No slop work kept. liiiys THOMAS, I 51 OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. ROSS AND CO., GROCERS, TEA AND PROVISION MERCHANTS* 29, UNION-STREET, Have a Special Lina for this week only. FINEST CURRANTS, NEW FRUIT ?ER LB QWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS THE VEGETABLE TONIC. IS THE BEST POSSIBLE WINTER MEDICINE. Long experience ba» •atfshwtorily demonstrated that th'se Bilt:;is are muiiinibly adapted for the pre- vent iou and cure of AI.I. WINTTCN A!L ,.1 KNTS. r\ WILV-M LVANS QUININE BITTERS A1?H UNKQUALLKD. Altlv (JIJK'J AI.V, AH13 RKLIAliLE. AITII SAFE. 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AVEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 1894. NOTES & COMMENTS The Church candidates for seats on the School Board have declared themselves strongly in favour of religious instruction in Board Schools and the fact that they are determined to fight for seven seats plainly indicates that they believe a large majority of the ratepayers will endorse their views when the matter is put fairly before them. There was a time, even in Wales, the land of Sunday Schools and Bible teaching, when not a few aspirants for seats on School Boards openly de- nounced religious instruction and advo- cated the banishment of the Bible from the schools. Jealously watchful over the little differences which constitute the isms existing amongst us, they refused to listen to those who, while willing to attach to the differences the importance which is due to them, were deeply concerned res- pecting other and far more important matters which form the bond of our com- mon Christianity. Public opinion has never been greatly in favour of banishing the Bible from Board Schools, and the advocates of a Godless education have dwindled away in numbers and in weight. It would Lave been passing strange were it otherwise. Where ia the consistency in barring the Bibhj from the day schools at home and sending it to the heathen abroad to be used by the missionaries in their schools r Surely it is a shame that the heathen should be able to find a justification for their rejection of the Bible in the treat- ment which it receives at home, even at, the hands of those who are loud in their advocacy of missionary work. Leave re- ligious instruction to parents, say some, it is their duty to see to the matter. Doubtless there are many who both recognise and discharge this solemn duty. Granted even that the majority do so, what about the minority ? Others say leave it to the Sunday School. By all mcana let us have Sunday Schools. May their shadows never grow less; but will anyone urge that one hour a week is sufficient to meet the case? Or is anyone bold enough to assert that Sunday School teachers are as well fitted to give this instruction as the teachers of day schools, with whom teach- ing is a profession ? Is it not the painful fact that those who most need religious instruction arc, for the most part, not to be found in our Sunday Schools Attendance at a Sunday School is purely voluntary, whereas that at a day school is compulsory. It follows, therefore, that when religious instruction is given in the day school, a benefit is thereby secured for a large number of children who otherwise would be deprived of it. These children already suffer greatly iu consequence of the ignorance, indifference, and negligence of their parents, but. until we are compelled to do so, we will not believe that the ratepayers, by their votes in the coming election, will add to the disadvantages of these children by endorsing the policy which merely allows the Bible to be read Lo without comment. The subject matter of the secular reading-book, used in day schools, aithoiigh expressly written for children, demands explanation from the teachers. Noglect here would be fatal on the day of inspection. Is it less necessary to explain the truths of the Bible? It is to be hoped that such a policy will find its condemnation in the ballot box. It is not unfrequontly urged that day school teachers in some cases, not being themselves religious, are not fitted to dis- charge so solemn a. duty. To whatever extent thia is true the fault lies at the door of those who appointed them. That bitter- ness and bigotry are so freely introduced in some of the meetings is a fact much to be regretted. Misrepresentations are made, and timid people are frightened by lions which are said to be in the way, but which exist only in the imagination of the speakers. When they suggest the possibility and even probability of the catechism baing introduced into the Board Schools, one dees not know which to pity. most, the imperfect knowledge of the speakers or the simplicity of those who believe them The makers of silver shrines at Epheaus for the goddess Diana feared that the Christian teaching of Paul and his companions would injure their craft, and so resorted to perseaution, under the leadership uf Leinetrius, to secure their own ends. But the town clerk having appeared the people were able to testify to the persecutors that the Apostle aud his companions wore "neither robbers of churches nor yet blasphemers of their goddepa." Demetrius has his representa- tives still, and his weapon is used with no sparing hand. Abuse, however, is n<_> argu- ment, but ia generally indicative of a weak cause, and, in the long run, usually benefit thoie who are abuaeds. We rejoitfo in the fact that crime, especially juvenilis crime, is diminishing; and no one can doubt that the decrease ill the number of prisons is largely due to the increase in the number of schools. The Voluntary fcehoois throughout the country hsva played an important fart in bringing about this gratifying result. The manager? ot these schools, obedient to the injunction, "Train up a child in the way he should go." aae in the decrease of crime a fulfilment of the added promise, When he is old he will not depart from it. Whilt: the friends of religious instruction do not deny that the Board Schools have also p'aycd their part in diminishing crirnej they firmly believe that a scheme of religious instruction can be amicably agreed upon which will greatly enhance their usefulness in this direction. The following extracts from page xvi, of the Report of the Committee of Council on Education for 1883-94 plainly indicates that the Voluntary Schools have lost nothing of their vitality or popularity since the Education Act of 1370 was passed. Their steady and substantial growth justifies tho belief that popular opinion is largely in favour of I'r.iligioU3 in- structiomn the day sehools. VOLUM'AUY SCHOOLS, For tho year ending- 1 Aniit'.st. 3870 J 1874 i_ U!?6_ J _JHW Number or schools; 8,281' lirSlj fftuS A-v .p.' tend.tumil.l52,3feS!l,Mu.^E!l.e56^2j2.4: :.T62 BOAKD DAY SCHOOLS. K-iinl.erof sHwitrsf f g&j IS& 4^9C4 j A/rxv atU-ndnncc 1 j 138,&3 335,071 I

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