The South Wales Daily Post

-+- SW ANSEA V. ABERAVON. ha, of Llanellyitea at the; (>t th»i» A1 gu;ui. r Aberavon opponents last fc!ln /added to the interest oi fQc A!]'°^"er ^etweeu the victors *11] toilu iv, ilites to-day. In addition to iut0 I e l^ilt the 'Avonites had come n. tieal ot protninauee to the foil"' i uurijjg the past few days of £ i;:° a^a*DSu ^10 Scarlets,added another ^lfi interest of the engage- likpl tlle Pu!,li0 opir.1011 was plav^ ( ^^ipato the recurrence of rough bcc-v' theie beCn S"y la#l Saturday, but on c' luari ja«k of the spectators went ^eravon field with the lirra eii-oVr.'r?110"to a sharp °n tbe .T ren cy 1,0 roughnasg and unfair vop lie uiseussioa ot" tbe past 15 PJ'0m,*od. li-weve; that the Aberavon • ecogmsa their resaonsibitv. Ii-verv- oouv s id. i- hoi<n V^"1 ve^er; were centred iu the Mq 1 ° l^ie eone!USion of the g^me there W/i, 1 °l tll:; s'iRhtost cause of cempkuut. •f <• le»ar^ tha probabia result porio"!10, n, £ ,tci1' t!jo All White sup- favo.^S •i'l-aiaed the opinion that if their She'. e. ''S'J ^le'L" opponents in front e s U°uldrest with tuem. Richards, ■quartej-1 St/0<9C' 8ut from the three- ai* St, ii orf'nti 10 an injury sustained his r! C'tu s las'1 Saturday, Bancroft filling teDcl.08' 'inci tjai:k back. The thir^ j P^&y Bancroft iu the is g le when a vacancy occurs Bhouj,i r a desirable one, and altar.,fi'10" 1)0 ma(Je a practice of. The only *lVost ii-0'1 RXPeote^ ln the front hue was the kaas41aU1°n of. Pad;e»- for W. Smith. The Heie^ U2et season ou tbe •try, '(-'j,1 S roun(!- v/beu Swansea won by a Sw,v *e i3^eeted teams were as foiiows;— r vv^Slri -n M?.r^ori. J. Prnso^M. tUreequarters, F. a halv>.< i\ Ica-P'ain;, ff. J. jsancroit, a>d J(. j" Jenkin ,"<ts an<! livan James forwards, 3w\WhSs w X,c*> ri'-U- Jacksax.W. Smith, £ Jones. Grey. "Devon" Williains, ami hL!ll,ll<!e8. Kva^T* tlireequarfcer-Uacks, lv *c^ ]). jUes' D. H. James, and C. Cocking; 0rittiths ai1(i Johnny Jones; Eorwai.Is, 0Wett.. Thn U^^A.^DiiVies It mtsfhE °K THE GIi0U]sTD A Aberavoij r.&V& ^eeu a grand gate fer an .'•^tnishei iuin;ediate locality contribution, and t!ie f tryinsr run! j,*8"' ^estern and Rhondda and ■*ric{ a^_ added to the importance sPWdid "I'evont- There was •VPUye^ a '^nuance, and the interest di»- ^ble enco'JDter ,vas keen and unnus- •; Abcravt>^ .u Was easy to discern that the ity^ l&Cg0 a V Ck°ry °ver Llaneliy had roused j j,u °"n''°f enthusiasm in the Aber- „ the ground #rS* '^3 £ eulliSi i^pec entering >>^°nj xvhj)e,^rece ace<»i"ded a splendid rceee- ,j llti jv,e le app6ant,nce of the Jameses V^ly alter^ '.°r rouBds of applause. The ^ubati^yj.011 '.n Aberavon team was the front ranl^ ^°lD ^cnes Kowlaads in f liJ^% a f.w THK !fjol after 3.30 when Ivor j?°*r uick, at^;| ° ^°r the homesters. It was a ater 0a thehaH: bcru'r* to°'4 piace a moment iru^ iia.^ nay hno. The Swansea fer- Qb in tl^ ,Lofjt' »n« » sci-.sm took **U,n« loo«« A"»«^von 25. The ball » P* Bill Re.„ °r'a Joneses pickcd j€n»tli of tjj Sot posseHsian and ran the iUfei hut the h.^ grounded over the 2v«rted t0 iila ,,ras disallowed. Plav now 'eut v,-as i°?<! 25" iliis dis*pi:oint- _0llie entijy. Vel'y acceptable to the tarc{s obtainprt8" fAberavo» shortly after- i1CK WiS a ^ree> but Tici Madden's fcrv/arcg ,iVery °ae. The i ,er sci-HM 0n W ruslled laaLUrs, u.n.' ^altvv\v Jla« u aw»n»ea Bide of the i Ut. it was «.UvP'\Cli 6°' 'ni'0 passing form, Uu-ee«; A the v? *'Un, and rs Kot into rnouon Pre3cottl 61 & piece of %?*R J"i«e8 B„,?ofc the ball from le latter ivtnm T P*88^ to Gordon. *^01,, ata c-,t!Ci! moment t« a ma down the fbld, and ?y 110 aUry* from a »R}ous easy p0siti0'i landed a tU* the kick-flframiU cheorinn- wil° obU:i" i.°0Se Play becelitod Aber- ^la>- Reeej "?* irStt ki^ io^ -ewiB made the attempt, and S< ORU: Ab- 1 Soal. *"aVaa-lizuAOR. Fi-N"AI. SCORE. Alii2HAVOjV 18os'1 1 minor. 1 >t miner. :¿

y. ^BJATiL fourth b«twe»R!1<l.th* iasi n«a.tch ef tbo *tt tj,a J! and Ldanelly was ar radey enclosure this (..Satur- <«jv„ lt-ruoon. i: Unt»rg Uft the three previous • ,°QOvu# eRfiy batween the rival on" ° would have cer- ••z *<»>, Zot.tb* ra«st interesting oi ..»^h<t,vhat ow;Ut in'orest had evaporated w *» seared to the Scarlets har- wVrt '■hrHa ;MJ at coasecutive victories, v ;!«tii^y 1 and at Lianellv. .5,s9 tfciugjj..? fts' b«wever, have toeen very in ilaJ<j 09 ^^rleta never having too J^'atiey, j the iiret match, played on "k h. »ot hoaie v/inners but^ey ,« SO!tl and a try to luck wi'l remember what 1]ot ,Cat 1 experieneed en that occa- 'A' 1 irJ"' a '0*613' drop ^oal by Alec the ZT •.j*8t ep0ilt W Badger Witn tbe tips of his fingers aj, crosshar. Intheseeond this 1 ^le ^cariet8 did the tricii dots m^e tV'° tries to nii. Then ^r-lh wil "°tl re.W8»keP Uw Ifcich of last !|rr 0) 10 ^e^15 l*ad a uarrewr squeak, tha 1 a rathtr lucky try quosliL*11- °f a fcrW5" rush. -lLJtjSLfOu i l. "wornia„ Wa' 4l ho:ir at l.ianelly ^>na aiatfh » taweS0f y lo lose our Jiateh to dftv 5,1 T. {* '-aueliy Doi> ♦ c Prospect irom the to- °' v*fiw was non £ S too V tl,e «Lsoi > WnS diaor^anisd the third 1 ° gtiüd aiul true | the third 1 ° S*oc! aiul true ■StFideb tha ( 1DC "a,^8e,: and Cliff Boweti. .:•»« .0 L ,rt"oc"t»1 KM ,flv,„„8<oal8 !>'««« a,di"iL eJ ,,Hh- Wwrtw >Mall)r 0» 11)9 ou:«f'"x' actl lndl^leuce disaster. Pretty h« li. tb thou«ht they had a; '•rtuni.s, ana a k ieU,e.,ng tueir lost ;*«n«)-AJly fipCclea s-1't:Xeit:nJ; ga-ue was rv1*1 iNKU'r.— ii'ifi)a.vi*s Vr'v-'V tU:r"qu*trteis So- ..Jj ""°5cks, i;en 1a ■ hvi■;>. and iivau *■»' >•: 'bii- £ r- •^OlV»» f C4 Joe th-o Wil'i i'u,er- A tec t'ro,, 'A 7 ,Si,a,^e«-I»cks. W. A' Hui'18 8n,,x- J fon?s; h.iU-oaeks, £ ■ "utclmjJ,0, j j *■ '«*»ar<U, Hutchinson, U- Kvun,/i„a Vi^ "■ Joue*. j! ON THE GliOUM. ^ThTltiv^f V'S dlffereuee $be °',rjr r^r'M lh' attendLc^ of « r I »nihi..vvafiIi, footiau crowd's •' "pon tl»e iaeaaure M'eir favourites fct«a.l«T 'KM aft*rteo<.a'« gate at ihe "r, k °n* ° i:'s suiallest 'W lhCl "U&C¡'ll. if Üu. acfttl8ta h:,>,d t.btnr !t ■ a uon.'J probably hava beea one ot tbo largost. oaae unscrupulous footbaH cynie had been vent to ins Earoasiu by placing a rusty pan on one or tlio goni posts; b«t a couid not be detected in it, and the man who placed it there seetned to have overlooked that important peiut, A largo santincent of Neath enthusiasts came down with the excursion train, and but that addition the Llanelly speetators >f in themselves have made a. very sorry v.,nv indeed, There wore very few alterations in either team, Badger and "BoweD j stand;cg out as originally anti*.pate The game was announced to commcuce^at three sharp, but it was nearer four when *he teams turned into the field, much to the anaoyanea ot: the spectators, wi;o had been waiting for a considerable time. It was a lovely aiteruooo and the turf was in exceilen condition. Mr D. Gwynn acted as reieree. THE UAME. The twist of the com resulted i-2 Lianeliv, whs eluded io luck up vne captained bv Ben Davies. M.ut^ !he started oh' with a long lack «ovv" ground, VVili Davie* PuU;s J^rlet l„»k toturn t. tbe W..UO. forwards went off with some work whi«b culmi--at«d »i scrnm bei « formed net far from the dn=18iou line, une •f the Neath halves, playing ou the vi g side ef the scrum, caused his s.ie^ to penalised. Followinp up ,u^.r Daviee looked liked having a chance o tbroup.li: bt,t Joe Davies wa« on the, spot before Liai, and kicked back. Breaking away from the centre in rare style, the Scarlet forwards looked like getting turouga the defence, but Joe Davies dashed in again, and petting the ball, landed it into touch n the l'laneiiv 25. From this point ue Neath Leu pot away with the ball in tbeic position, aud Johnny Williams following up, picked up near the line nod: scored the first tw- J»e Dav.es couvect. Ben Davies kicked out. but the Neath forwards, playing witn dash and energy, assumed the JM-rcssive, ana closeiv invested the uianeily ''• Here" Dai Morgan gave to Davies, who threw to Will Davies. The latter, beating hi* opponents, threw to Every, who was smartly tacnled beioie he had the slightest ehanse of matting tirotigh or passing to the win^. i'lay went en at j somewhat dull puce, the forwards having n,at»t of the work in their h, x ds. The monotony was j relieved when Bell Davien, receiving near Mie centre, started a brilliant round ot passu. v.iln the result that Evan Lloyd was oni> tackled on the line by doe Divie' While playing in a favourable Position BeD Davies make a mailt and had I a shot for goal. It kick, aud only missed the erobs-bar by few inches. A miner resulted, lhe me oat enabled Neath to relieve the pieRRute :,r,d got %vithiii the Elanehy to- liere Joe Davies distiaRuishad himself with some line long kK-k3, which r.ained Jal £ | for hia ti> By h splendid waeal the Lianellv forwards came away in grand htju. from near their own goal lino to the Frern here lieu Davie» bro^e away, and Jiea feliowed abeimliful round ef pa^aiug SL and Every. J. Davies came to the rescue at the critical moment and stopped U>at seemed a certain trp by intercepting a pass tfiven bv Every to JLIoyd on tue wmn. thl pa^s come off it would certainly have ended iu iJoyd getting o«r A moment later another great chance was lost bv the bcariei; threequarters, whose passing broka down more than once. A rea- ITAIJF-TIMJS SCOKE LLANELLi—1 penalty goal 1 minor NEATH-1 try 1 minor FINAL SCORE. Llanelly-2 goals (1 penalty) 1 try 1 minor, Neath-l try 2 minors-

-*> MOKKISTON V. PENARTH. The return match between these clubs was played to-day on the Merriston ground. At the first match, at Penarth, Murriston were beaten by a goal aud ft try t.. dropped goal To-day the teams were thorougkly represen- tative. The brothers Crocker, lute ot b»a"* sea, turned out for the firat tune for Mouie- ton. The teams were as fohows: r -Ir T.,m Williams threequarters* IIOKKISTOK.- BACK, LOIN WU.IA' W> lT^y^^Th^Sry(c.A. Hopkin Davies. U. Kvans 4 1 threequarters, Back, ^rkh by. Jt M. *■ S. i Angovt', W 0, JUS, .,nJ ljL,(.nl Uev.ar; Morgan, 'r itatlhews, i'. A. Matthews. t'or*Aards, J. Lawday, G- liatrn^ i vinnicou.be, Pengelly, T- Mofis, a. WUliams.. u. and ii, itr.fercc -Mr. Iiarry Bowen. Morrision kicked oil at 3.50. Gibbs returned, a.nO after loose Piay l\1.orrli.t:Jll were a froo. The kick, however **> n.to but Ivlornston, uy £ o0ii "• I putting ;u a t'™c'y Ylsitllig lor wards, to the h0I"eJ|*1^v k0J?il their backs in liceiing out fJUCi: 1Hto tbe home motion, an» pUv neatly, and was 'Aix Angove too.v.. p uaUeu" him down nearly in, but A lJjH Edwards re- !n fJ!!f a good'dribble, but kzctoa lieved w-tl* •* S in a gsod too hard. \Vere again penned return, tna A,J°ir'^ ilIje> Gradually the nearly on the^ hai'-wav, where home forwards force* piay-to ha Frole made a niai h, an ^rije!(i broi;e away, touch at the 2o formed, but passniK ferwaid a .cru i From this the visiang ha.voai fc tJl.ound awav to ilerbie Morgan, but was tackled l>v vv to t)a, t rushes the iiome torwa-d* a«. &TOC-* of ,horJa»hcS. to". home ^3, and loo^eu all ^o ^er.arth F. Crocker WHS ri«ariy in, but preNbeo., aud • »jn vvilo thwarted han. Clemen«e > tack.ed lack, »»d.1Dt;ai/r(!Wl'0. The visit- \f jmaiii# b unproved matters, and iDg Marriston goal f-cm Th- i'ime forwards, however, carried lins. i-i- iU reacbed the hali- fu'bher i«preved matteS;'but a tree Kick to tue visitors j«pt piay at hau" srORK Morriston—Nil. Benarth—Nil. B'ilNAlj bCORL l\tOR.íUSTON-lll'Y FENAiii'ii— Nil

11- V. t SWANSKA. II. V. ABERA YON 11. ?.i,:a miteli *i»s st urdavj afternoon iu mosu ground thi. the teams delightful vveathei. lome We^r»«o, the Bvaooea l«t >v^re two trio*. W "•ff", ,1y.I00d determined to wipe that -lc eait ou-■ margin. Tue teams Loua -«» „ SJlS3E. IL-ltac*. W. Davies. Jo«al» M'r«J!"r V fw^i; loiwards. U. J I. hatvci. W. l'va,)S' flLion W. Davie., ti. Uany, WiUiam« (eapwmj, Ivob.u- aUii Dk-k Uldbam. A. Jenkins, 1>. v' A W.llmnu; 1 Urce- ABiiKJiVOS SECO-MW. • u i.'iynu, aitrt J. quarters, C. Lareomoe.^ Wellington, halves, n. J;nuts, A. S W, a: j- S«S.a kfekrf Ott lowiii dj. exiled back, and a bcruM en. • „BSll]3* pMtMd OHt. MM* « »0« tl,o Lrr.cd UM, fc.ll mcro*» t." L> ,,st to receive, H„a „! crossed in the corner, in lho > '.y^b tlie the game. Dick Oldham ta ed ^Joa place. lhe restart ,fa&* ho Swa»sea lorwards makmr.; tr»cK« J° a <viUi a 25, but Davios came to f'-e f„rther im- tiincly punt, and the lin., to the proved the advantage by d; =^ed here visilinc 25. Give and taa-o play -nau for ."oose tirao until i-ddie Evans pasiod out to Morga«i w'l° P" Lewis. who again scored in the corner, aLd Dick Oldhaaa, with a magnihceafc kicL eon. verted. The kick-out again saw I)tlt th a and looked li-e geing over, but the b ioose, and Miles kicked back to tne 25 Aberavon men bad now goi. "P kept up the pressare. Jo-mh Morgan at -ast rawed the siege by a good run and kiek. (.race re«eived,and travelling at .good spee looked all over a scorer, but on being fac.d hv Miles kicked. A race lor the b* resulted in Miles touchy aown: a ne'-r shHve for a try. Swansea L^ed out and serimmsging took place ^^ntre. Bid Owen at la^t camo away, i» inMi°si was mailed. Aberavon rushed down, bu„ t iioias eistodian was all tne/o and Kicked to half-wav, where Wellington received, but in puttine iu his kick was upset, and the Home- Lers fusbed to the 25. Eddie Ev,ns reecivea from a scrum and pawed to Owenb, who passed to Jonan Morgan. Tne latter was tackled smartly by Grace, and was tackled smartly by Grace, and a scrum wa.s forated. Bvaneea were t.ore awarded a ir<e, but nothing earns of tt. From a serum the home backs received, and tome fine passing was witnessed, C. ISarry at last roseivinr. Having only the full back He dashed for the liae and crossed, Dick Oldham converting. Aberavon kicked out, and a^ain rualied to tiie home 25 by a forward rush, but the homesters, aded bv a Kick íroDI Jonah Morgan, got to tke centre, where A. Williams the Aran j back, received and put in a hae kick to the home 25. Here Swansea got a free tick, land Arthur Jenkin, getting under, secured' (tout, owing to Hesitating too long abou* crossing war. «*set, and nothing came ef a splendid oppertuaitv. Laicoaibe hei -aSouU saTed a fine rusli of the Swa^ea forwards, toy falling on the ball. A h*e piece of nassiae in which the whole of the Swansea tie i.M.. lell wiDgor failms W b*'y from Jenah Morgan, a sure try lost. Scrimmaging took p.ace at the centre for some time, Swansea at last being ^ided a penalty kick for offside pUj o the Dart of ihe Ataravon halves, J-hen L Avonites breu^ht off a gcod bout or passing to the hon:a ^5, when iViles brought Ear combe down in the nick or t:me. Iheie- ilter the fcwansea forwards ^Uing under he ball, rushed to the visitors *gain tne Swansea halves got the best of Uie aud the home threequarters nearly got ever but A. Wiiliams was all there, Irom, ■sfrum the Avon halves go- l»e tall and passed to P. Flynn, who transferred to Grace, that player F^s>«2 to Miles, whose kick was a miserable one From a scrum outside the Swansea line the visiters got the ball, and W Lewis got over, the trick being negotiated. HAXF-TIME SCOKS: Swansea II—2 coals 1 trv, Abetavon 11—i goal 1 minor. Aberavon kicked off after lemon time, and Miles returned finely to half-way. *'r0»» L scrum here Aberavon rushed to within five yards or the Swansea hne. The homesters worked out to the 2o, where the game was stopped for a minute or ec• owing te an *ecident to one ot tnc \»sitot8. Aberavon, when the game was resumed rushed to the line, where belkway uioppe 011 the bail; but It was not over, and a htruu was formed live yards out. lhe home sctiu magers worked out to the to, gddie Evans came away to beyond, the centre by a smart i anul but was tackled by Edciie Evans receiving from the heels ot tne Passed out to Owens, who ti-anslerred to o. vas oo Morgan, but his pa,* to D. hi"h arid the ball went nuo touch, by a rush of the forwards Aberavon got. to the Homester*' 25, where they got So mark, but no aa vantage was gam- a. From a scruia here (uace rece.vta from Lewis, but kis belliahness resulted iu a less ef seme io yards to hi, ^de xhen the Swansea forwards rm.n«d dov Oldham winding up with a kick to the Abet- avon 25, where A. Williams, the visitois back, in trying to round the rot- wards, was pushed toucli. Irom here tke visitors rushed to the bwam^, side of the baifway hniJ, where they were awarded a free u.r an c ffbiJe tackle, and kicked to the bwansoa 20: From a line-out here the Swansea .crvvaids rushed up to the centre, and a KJCk t# the Aberavon full back found him returning to the home 25. A biurst by. the home forwards took piay to the j AA&iti reoeived, aid k.eked j back to the centre. A aeries of scrimmages hear took place, until Ssilaway go^ hold and -ed to Miles, the home custodian who 'ic £ 2 "»•"» », "*JI rush by the Aberavon lerwards ueartj iT»f'm a try for the visitors, Miles allow- ingthe ball to go between his legs over the S hut he retrieved ins error bva line iiick to the liG1"e whence the home forwards Uc.i the bau to the half-way. An Aboraven half IlevMs) was laid out for some minutes, inu J)Idtobe carried oil the ^eio, having; received an injury te his heaa. On resuming the home backs brought dl a nea^ I*it o rising, which gained a good slice ot groanu Ue bail finall.' geing into touch at the centre. A flying kiek by an Avon, back took play to tlie Swansea ^o, out the bail did not remain here long, for a good u combined play by the home forwards tooa plav to the Aberavon line, where a sciumwaa termed Lewi., tbe injured halt, here returned to the rield. From the scrum the ball came nit to tue Swansea threequartei-jf, who tailea to handle, and the visitor kicked to Ue From here Evans passed out to Jona.. u, j r"S!v«a^.ii..«ti^ tlie ..ul". » I" -r ssr'.u," s0me time, tQ the home a *el*y 1 megt,ers rushed to the Avon line, but the humes ers r WlHiarnB 25 by good £ ck £ o tfae ceilU.e. put in a fine #f obc o £ Ue visiudg leachs, Lldi)efi Licied to the Avon when time was called. FINAL SCORE Swansea U—6 goals i try, Aberavon 11-1 goal 1 muier.

SWANSEA LEAGUE Y. LLANELLY J^KACi Uii« HALW-TIMt SUOBE. Llanelly League—1 try. II Swansea Lea,ue-Nil.

-+- THE BROTHERS JAMES. I A rumour obtained a fair amount of I circulation tit is .Saturday) morning te th<? e £ fe«t tb.-vt tbo Brotfcors Jama? wore not. goiug to turu out for MwantMA against Aberavcn. Our representative made ec-quiriea in official quarters, where the accuracy of tbe report waf denied. t

BRITON FERRY CLUB, At a general meeting in connection with the BriUn Ferry Football Clul1, held at tho Ship Tavern on Friday it was decided not. to enLr-r for the Neath Challenge Cup, as the conditions were not considered fair to young rising toasts. It was suggested that if /ae-dais were provided more inLerest would be taken by players and supporters. The secretary of the club, Mr D. FrosMr, has a few open dates, viz., February 22ed and 29th March 15th and 21st., and A),nl 3rd or 4tlh

A DISCLAIMER DEMANDED. The London correspondent of the Free- mmt s Jourmtl is in a position to state that fu r Bail our s aj.o'.ogctic explanations of Loid Salisbury's reference to the Transvaal m his Nonconformist Unionist speech was made at the request at President Krager, who protested and requested an authoritative i'useiaimer on the part of the South African Republic.

Sajiikghomie. JAMESON ARRIVES AT MALTA. MALTA, Saturday. The hirod transport Victoria, with Dr. Jameson and his fellow-prisoners aboard, has arrived at Malta, anta leaves te-day for England^

TIIE HITCH. The ground of the disagreement between the Swansea Corporation and the Tramway Company is much discussed in commercial I circie.8 is day. It seems highly probable that the hitch has been brought about by the rcr.Usauon on the part of the Tramway I' Company tho original terms would result in their paying much more than the scheduled price per unit fer the electricity supplied to them. If that electricity be supplied at the works where it is produced, the subsequent leakage will be at the expense of the companyand it in calculated this would rairit; the priee te 3d per unit. I f, on the other hand, the corpora- tion have to supply the electricity ready for use by the Company, the loss woukl be considerable to the town. It will probably be found that Irhih ill uraetieally the I r solo pcint at issue.

TEAM WAY PURCHASE. TO THE EDITOR j'1££ POST." DEAK Sib,—Allow me to ask the Town- clerii. whether if the Tramway Company accept the modified or preposterous better rerms now off rod by tbe Committee; he will present the Triple Scheme Bill te Parliameut ia its altered form, as the one sanctioned •} the ratepayers at the statutory meeting or remit to us again. ve A" I beiieve the modifications only mean about £ 25,000 difference, and about half the original profit receivable from the electricity to be supplied. I for one doubt tue legclit-y of proceeding anv fut'iher m that direction until the mutter is definiteh settled (as we were assured it was on the" 14th January) and another statu- tory meeting, to confirm or reject the, to my mind, ruinous terms now offered. Wind-street. GAMJEE.

MUMBLES KAIL WAY COM PANY. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting or the propnetois of the Swansea and Muwbles Railway was held at the offices i» Rutland-street, this (Satur- da.y) morning. bir John Jones Jenkins M.P., preside. and there were also pretient Mr TV. Williams i M;.esygwernen), Mr J, S. Bleasc Cdirectorj, Mr Tliomas FreeMan, Mr | Edward Daniel. Mr P. Bowes, ^Tr U. S. Ludlow, Mr D. R. Knoyie (auditor), Mr G. 14. Hemmea (trafiic manager;, and Mr fi O. Wn.tk!na (tecreiary). Tha CHAIKMAS, in moving the adoption ef the report and balance sheet, which have already been satisfasiory, and showed an increase of £ 1,503 over latt year. They had speut ou capital account- £ 500 on new carriages, so that would complete the £1,000 awthurised at the last meeting: Although th,.t halt ;neu !,i!(}¡¡L d:cy lwoi .be put some of tha old carriages in first f!a«? repair, and »U that had te? en passed to revenue. Their btock was now in a better fetute of repair t.;ur. it had ever been be He thought the shareholders .ts wfjil as the pultlic Avould admit that their carria«'is were second to none in the vmtfid lun^dom for tr.miwavs and railways of that description. (Hear, hear.) Tneir engines were also in good repair. They nyd carriea ¡ £ 447 to the next account. They had every reason to believe thev would be able to mv.ia- taiu t he dividend trie directors rccom- merded i-^xt >ear as well, but they did not like to prophesy. as their line depended a great deal on tho weather. La.lt year they had a big expense in new sleepers, andrs-laying port ions el" the line, and they wore now reaping the benefit. They had worked the line this voar at some- thing under 50 per cent., which he considered vorv satisfactory. (Hear, bear). Mr W. Wiliiams seconded the proposal. Replying to Mr Freeman, the CHAIRMAN said tho sum of £ 229 7s payable by the Swansea Improvements and Tramways Com- pany for running over tho Mumbles line during 18&> was a small amount, but they were carrying on negotiations whien c tbey hoped to complete very soon. They had been taking steps to bring then before the Railway Commissioners, but he hopod tbe negotiations would obviate that. The Tramways Company only paid 2s. 9d. per 100 passengers, and it was not enough. They practically got the use of the hne for nothing, and the Mumbles Company paid for men to attond to the points. The resolution was carried. On the motion of Mr fVcBASS, seconded by Mr Ludlow, a dividend or 4: per eent, was I declared on tbe preference shares, and 5 per cent, on the ordinary. Mr Blease and Mr Knoyie were re-eleeted cent, on the ordinary. Mr Blease and Mr Knoyle were re-eleeted director and auditor respectively, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to tbe chairman, directors, and officials, who were all eulogised for their excellent work.

LOCAL LAW CASE. PLCMPTON AND OTHERS V. E. LLEWELLYN AND SON. An adjourned case from the last court was beard at Pontypridd on Thursday, in which Wiliiam Miils Flumptou and others, repre- senting tho Pontypridd United District of tho Aneieiit Order of Foresters, &c., sued s i r Messrs E. iJewellyn and Son, of Swansea, tie well-known public caterers, 10 recover thrt sum of £ 5, alleged balance due by them in respect oi. an acceptance for catering for i a [de and gala on \rLit Monday, 1395, at Pontypridd. On tha application of the plaintiff's solicitor, the hearing was adjourned Loth: Swanso« court.

GEEAT (FIRE AT MUMBLES. j PARKMANS HOTEL ENTlliiiLY DEMOLISHED. DAMAGE £4,000. BKILLIANX" BLAZK, There was no butter and no luure popular hotel yesterday at the Mumbles than the I Ship and Castle, where Best Parkmats welcomed his lagion of friends. To-day tho site is covered with blasted ruins It can bcarcely ae said truly that oue stone remains upon another. The fire, which caused such disas- trous devastation, was discovered 4,30: o'clock this (Saturday) morning, when Mrs Parkman was awakened by noises in the base- uient of the hotel, which she, with womanly instinct, attributed to burglars. ?.nd thero- upon sent her husband to investigate. Wiieu Mr Parkman, hastily throwing open the bed- room* door, was met by a blinding rush ot smoke, and the roaring of timber burning furiously, hfc knew at onee that the old house was doomed, and that ne time was to be wasted if the lives of tvib inmates were tc bo saved. In the scantiest of clothing Mrs Parkman and hiaMetf made their way down the smoke- hidden staira, rousing the barauiids aud the servants as they did so, and all of them-six in number—were soon out in tho tUeet_ Within ten minutes the majiOLticeut bay in front, aDd the huge towering rocks behind, were lighted up by a flare compared with which, is said, that at Singleton last week was kuialt, The house was aneient and threaded with much timber. There could be no belter fuel for a blaze. Consequently, although the hose and men ot the Oyxttrmoith District Council were quickly on the scene, and there was plenty of pressure on the mains of the Oystermouth andDistxfet Waterworks Com- pany, there was no chance fronn the first to save the building aud its eoutents. The coastguard and tbe yacht club officials immediately telephoned for the Swansea Fire Brigade, and in Jess than one heur the manual engine, drawn by a couplo of horses^ dashed into tbe village, across the radw.y, and down the embankment on to tl.1J fduuglo^ The tide, luckily, was at tbe full) and there being also plenty of willing workers continually turning out of their beds — lbhermen, coastguards, police, and others j -NlI3e good streams of the briny WØI e pourod into the hammg hotel. No choice could be made of spots on which to play, for the whole was enveloped in a lurid mass of [lame which leaded, aud spurted the piairie mustangs at play. ADJOINING PREMISES, It was soon reccgmsed that no good purpose could be served by waiting water 011 tho hotel, which was tbeu like a furnace for beat. But the house on the right-hand Bide, occu- pied by Mr M'Cauiev, outfitter (until recently it was Mr Rowoiwi's stationery shop), alao an old building, was .\1 real danger, and the brigade, thoretore, brought all their eft oris to bear ou it in the hlllpe or bllsiug it. They were partially successful, and the damage done was slight in com- parison. On tHe leFt band of the hotel were some ruined cottages-, owned by tho Duke of Reamort, who is the ground land- lord. These, ot course, were left to whatever fate might be in store tor them. It was half past seven when the flames began to grow less tor the reason that nothing remained to be consumed, the great old joist* which supported aU the upper storeys, had all been burnt through; and from time to time, as their smouldering embers collapsed, the walis of the building—good tbiek walls of undressed stone—cama dov.n with a. run, sending huge clouds of sparks long j distances mlo the heated air. The sight as soeu from the shores of the bay at Briton Ferry and Fort Talbot must have been grand 111 the extreme, lor before tho dawn spoilt the effect, the sea was splendidly reflecting the biaxe, and iiself looked iike a lake ef glass and llame. THE DAMAGE. As far as the house and its eoutents are concerned, the damage done is total—-not a stick wattijaved; and tbe smouldering embers and stones which lie there iu a big heap are wertb just, what it will cost in labour to clear the ground. That is to sav, only work- men will reap anything from the calamity. The hou.se was leased by Messrs luJ, Ccope, nnd ( o., the Burton brewers, for wlioin their Swansea agent, Mr Jc(i«8, was early ou the scene. Whether they are insured or uot be cannot yet say, Mr and Mrs Parkman. who, it wi'l be remembered, were married last year, lose eYdTthing- turuiture, clothes- sftck, tVe.— and they estimate their loss at not less than £1,250..Mr Parkman, who is known as an artist of seme standing and a vocalist of con- siderable ability, of whieh he has never been sparing in the causes of charity and friend- ship, loses much ef the valuable contents of L:s studioj aud, it is reported, also hi<> ricli and splendid Stradivari us, upon whieh it would be foolish to place a value now. THE ORIGIN OF THE BLAZE. No clue is to be obtained as to hew the fire was caused. When Mr Parkman descended j the stairs in his haste and his under-elothiug (which was this time also his over-clothing) he suw indication that the general bar, which I was in a lower wing of the house than the I' main building, was beat alight aud, therefore, ho assumes that Lho fiames had thar origin there, whieh 13 where the I fishermen discuss polities, the wrong-doings of the local board, and their pints. It cer- tainly is the part whieh—if it be possible to distinguish between bad and bad — has gene most thoroughly to the dogs. Beyond this nothing is known. The bouse, which I has a frontage to the promenade of nearly j 100 feet, was in its natural form at half p*wt four o'clock; at half-past live it was hidden in Bmoke and lire, and at hall-past six it had ceased to exist. Ie all respects the fire was a ccmpiete affair—it left I nothing undone which it could posssibiy accomplish. Much sympathy is expressed, aud as heartily felt, for Mr and Mrs Parkman. The latter, who has beon the landlady lor many I years, with her two barmaids, a servant-maid, and a 'ittle boy, were kindly housed by Mrs llowell8, near at hand. SWANSEA FIRE BRIGADE ACCOUNT. Inspector Davies, wiio was in command of the fira brigade, reports receiving the alarm through the telephone from Police-sergeant I^-V-~i*i shortly a. lor five o'clock. P.S. Edwards, P.C.'s Davies (87), Johns (17) and Harris accompanied him with the manual engine. ¡ The journey to tbe Mumbles eccupiod twenty minutes. When they arrived it was seen that j the hre had a complete hold of the hotels although the local brigade bad then been, engaged, but with littib or no efFeet in en- deavouring to quench tho flames. The Swansea brigade had not been at work rnoru than, twoat" I before it became necessary fot the manual engine to be removed from tbe beach owing to the rising of the tide. There were pimty of volunteers, beaded by Cuplain Ellas, the whole of wllúnI worked like Trojan?, some wading into the sea in order to manipulate the pumps of the euginc. The local appliance I' was connected to the hydrants ot tne Oyster- mouth Waterworks Compai y, from which there was obtained a good supply of water. Seeing tlic portion of matters, attention was directed to preventing a spread of the cun- flagration to the adjoining: building. We leuf) that the stock is fully insured with the Londou and Lancashire Company, but that the otlaer eouteats of the house wili be a dead loss to Mr Parkman.

THE ALLEGED DISPUTE AT A CWMBWRLA CHAPEL. I WHAT THE FACTS ARE. The representative of the J'ost who dealt with the unfortunate incident at the Car- marthen-road chapel seems to have obtained illil luiormution from biased sources, At all CVULKS, certain facts brought to our ivi.owledge after tbe appearance of tile paragraph made further inquiry necessary, and the result of it ia that we are satisfied that unintentionally wrong was done to the Rev. Yvrn.vy Morgan, and we are scrrj for it, as apart from a desire to be unjust to no one, taere is in this instance speeial cause tor regret in that tbe Rev Vyrnwy Ilorgau is doing admirable Christian work under special difficulties. These, are the facts as we gather them :—The pastor at the request ot the members did privately ask the leader not to play the organ as he bad dene during this baptismal service for the reason tit& h" was not deemed competent to do so, and especially as the singir.g broke down on bis account, and complaints had previously been made. On the same Sunday evening at Lhe sacrament of the Lord's Supper the choirmaster and some of his friends attempted to have iiie mattar discussed, but the pastor, realising the solemnity of the occasion and taking a high- mii.ded viow of their obligations as Christians, said it would ba very iinprope,. to discuss such a 1 iter on such an occasion*! fie therefore suggested it bad better be done at soroo other time, and pronounced the benediction. Wheu the service was over. J however, and after the larger proportion of tho members ha.d left, the choirmaster and his friends remained to discuss the matter in their own waIT. Now thera is a widespread feeling of regret that the paster's advice was not acted upon, for if it had been so, the public would never liave been troubled with this matter. As to Mr Vyrnwy Morgan's work at Carmarthen-road, notuing but praise can be said of it. He has filled the chape- aDd doubled i ta? monthly contributions ForLy-nine members tiavo beon added to the church-roll under his ministry, and he has established a finanee committee, composed of all the deacons and ton members of the Church. Altogether he has done much, both by his preaching and admiuistraLion, towards restoring ttiis unfortunate church inte a position of influence and power. And new that the site of tha new etiurcii in the main Cormarthoo-road has been fiuaily and fuliy secured, the friends are looking for- ward to tlie time when very soon there iriil be a useful and handsome building erected there. It is to bo regretted that any outside influences should have been brought to irtsr- fere between Mr Morgan and His people, The members should rasont suett influences it oii'v for their own sakes, and accord to Mr Morgan that sympathy and respect which his character »nd abilities desire. Many wlio know of his devoted «cd abie wife, and who heard her preach some months ago, will be glad to lear, th.it she will, during the coming ) week, be leaving London for Swansea to join I her husband in bis work.

DANCE AT MORRISTON. On Friday eveniug the St Valentine dance, got up by a number of Morriston geiitiomen, drew a large number of devotees of the teipsicherean .rL to the Public haU, which bad. been decorated for the occasion by Messrs Beu Frai S and Company, A capital pro- gramme of dances was eono through, and refreshments were supplied by Mrs D- Richards, Swansea. Messrs Ll. J. Naysmith and E. II. Naysmith had charge of tho general arrangements, alld in the duties of stewards were assisted by Messrs J T Davies, S Williams, D J Clark and D Phillips, The following is a list of those present: Dr and Mrs Gabe, Dr E It Riorgan, Mr J W Lewis, Mr D J Clark, Miss W liieliards, Miss Jessie Joekins, Mrs and Misses li?van, Mr F Stephens, Dr and Mrs Jones Powell, Mr and Mrs D Matthews, Dr Cullin, Miss John, Mr and Mrs Morris, Mrs Cole-man, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs D Richards, Alips lioso Morgan, Dr Rosser, Mr and Mrs P Morgan, Mr Alfred Thomas, Mr Peter Thomas, Mr Sydney Thomas, Mr W TValters, Mr and Mrs Hughes, Mrs and Miss I Clark, Miss Thomas, Miss Amy J-nes, Miss Marker, Mr DCnSth&,Mi&e.< Walters, I Dr and Miss Davies. Mr Williams, "dr and Mrs S Williams. Miss G Williams, Mrs and Miss M Owen, Mr and Mist Aterry; iir Bull, Miss Davies, Mi^s Brown, Mr and Mrs Ernest Davies. Mr Wiiliams '.Bvnea;, Miss Williams, Miss Kowe, Mr and Miss Isaac, Mr W Williams, Mr Sydney Sevan, Mr I aud Mrs Cloeves, Miss Coomhcs, Mr, Mrs, and Mib&es Smith, Mr B C Gibson, Mr Sydney Vorath, Misses Watkii.s, Mr T C Thomas, Mr Bertie Thomas, Mr W ltoberbs, Mr Syd Lewis, Misses i Chapman, Mr B Chapman, Mv b Chapman, I Mr Odo Chapman, Misses Ubabrco)" lir Stanlev Elt, Mr and Mrs Naysmith, Misses M eudKKaybMtth, Mr LJ Naysmitti, Air E ii j Naysmith, Mr and M rs J T Davies, Mrs Evaios, Mr Price i Morthyr), Mr Fred Taylor, Miss Primavesi, Mr Pnaaavosi, Mr Fred Williams, Miss B Williams. Mrs Jeucs, Miss Nana I Jones. Misses Lowis, Mr A Edwards, Mr J Jones Poweii, Mr and Mrs D Edwards, Mr i nnd Mrs W 11 Edwards, MrP Williams, MiBS Nichols, Mr DPbitbps, Mr KPhiM ps, Misses Fitt, Miss Craik, MISH Joesie Lavies, Mrs J D Thomas, Miss Thomas, Mias L Davies, Mrs Jones, Miss Bowen, Mr Oliver Evans, Mr; Miss Em ly u Jones,

AS'S NEW SHOP TAR Engravings, Pkoto- gL-aphuri;», and fteproducUoar, of the best work of Mighsh and foreign Ar sr- 341- FARSONS' Prize Vegetable Seeds, Paragon Onion, Exhibition Leek, selected Gc.u Carrot, Champion Cabbage, Perfection Tomato- Hundredsof testimonial* from leading Growers and Exhibitors. Winners iu tne Principal Shows 1 of 'freat Britain. Cid. packet, net of five packets Pt. 3d., free.-—Address Parsons, Seedsman, Swansea. Bulpholine Lotions clear off every pimple spot, or disiigtiroi&ont. Shilling boUios of &tttaheliu»-

LOCAL SIF TI IS G S. Tho steamers which stranded outside Llanelly Harbour during the fog on Tuesday all got oil uninjured. Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn has paired with Mr Brynmor Jones until next week, when he will return to town to take part in the netiberattoas of !.hc Weisb Land Com- mission, A meeting in conuection with the Swansea and District Canine Society will be hold at tiie Market Restaurant, Oxford-street, ou Wednesday evening next. For particulars Wednesday evening next. For particulars tee our advertising columns Tiie'• Old Bovs'" annual re-union will be hold at tne Grand Hotel. Swansea, on Tues- hold at tne Grand Hotel. Swansea, on Tues- day evening next, when the chair will tee taken bv Mr Vv. Shepherd. A pleasant. even- ing is expected. The Misses Bradford, daughters ef the mayor aud mayoress, gave thsir annual ball to their friends cn Friday evening, at tho Aibert-hali. Alderman and Mrs Bradford were present, and the youthful guests seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. William Reeds, of No. 15, Strand, whilst on his way home early on Friday morning, fell over a wall, a dista-nce of 12 feet, cn to the road, injuring his bead and body severely. The attention of the police vras directed to the accident by a daughter of the injured man, who was removed to the Hospital. We have received a copy of Measrs Edward Parson and Co.'s sood catalogue tor 1896. Messrs Parson, whose address is 5, Oxford-strtet, Swansea, are an enterprising firm, and iocal gardeners would uo well to look tbeiu up. Thev call pariicuiar attention 1, tj to their Paragon onion, about which tliev have received hundreds of tat.timenia.Is from leading growers and exhibitors, Mnd which has won prizes at all the priucipal s;:ow&. The funeral took place on Thursday after- noon of Mr Owens, of Westburv-terrace, Swansea, who prior to his daath carried on business as a draper in Oxford-street. He had a wide circle of acquaintances, and his death was ruueh regretted. Numbers of beautiful wreaths gava evidence ef the regard in which he was held, a particularly hue one being sent by the members of York-street Chapel, at which deceased attended. Mr Parsong, florist, Oxford-atrcet, supplied the fiorai tributes. At a meeting of the Briton Ferry District Council held en Thursday evening, Mr M. G. Roborts, J.P., presiding, the gas manager's report showed a falling off in the receipts, whieh was Attributed to some of the works in the neighbourhood having adopted the j eleeiric light. (. orapb inr was made of the small sum paid by the commissioners for the lighting of the harbour. The salary of the It surveyor. Mr Clarke, was increased by £ 20 a • yea, and his sor,, Mr H. A. Clarke, was ¡ app ointed bis deputy. TlJe treasurer's salary V* ib'S also increased £ 10 lor tLe present year I on the motion of Mr Phillips. Many of our readers will learn with regret thai, a great sorrow has fetien upon Mr John Stuart-, ittte editor or the South Wal^s Liberal and Swansea, JoumciJ. His eldest son, Charles, who., during his three years' residence 111 Swansea was well-known in teeiperanee and mu»ie»l circles, died yester- day morning after only two days' iliness. The vaung man who was but twenty years of age hay. since be left Swansea, been in the employ of Messrs Daniel and Co., ooloui printer- St. Leonard-tn-Sea, by whom he was greatly esteemed, brth Gn account of the ability lie shoved in the business, as well as oil account o 1 his blameiess life. A valuable fcoise. owned by Mr Stewart, veterinary surgfen, Nolson-street, Swansea, on Friday w. a in the yard, when the animal bolted in tho, direction of Nelson-street. The doors of the yard were shut, but the boric endeavoured to jump over them. The door. did not withstand the shock, and the animal dashed through into Sin^leten-streot, where it came into collision with the >vaH of the Old | Brewery, Notwithstanding the serere injuries whieh it received the horse raced on down Mysydd-ktreet, as far as Wasssil- [ square, where it again coliided with a wad, and the cart was si-uashcd 10 pieces. By thin time the frightened j animal had treed itself from the trappings, and then it ran with terrific force into Messrs Peter Hopkins and Sons' yard, where it smashed its skull and fractured several ribs. A thoroughly successful social gathering with tea and coucer: took place III the National School, Morris-lane, St Thomas, en Thursday evening, the place being filled to its utmost capacity. Mrs E. B. Evans, Mrs Robert Da\ies, Mrs Walters, Mrs Ace, Mrs Ching, Mrs Wynne, and Mrs B. Lewis vros'ded at the tabies, while a large number of the ladies of the congrega- tion were willing helpers iu carrying out the arrangements in regard to tho tea; aua everything went off in a very satisfactory maiii:c< An excellent programme had been provided for the concept, and among the artistes were the following .—Miss F Norman Thomas, Miss J. Arnold (Aberdare). Miss j HaviU, Mies S. Thomas, ivA-11.; Miss B. I May Clarke, R.A.M.; Miss M. A. Ace, Miss Johns, Miss A. Jenkins. Mr E. Gower, Mr Gibsou, Mr 1..1. Walters; and Mr F, W. Walters accompanied on the piano. The singing was admirable throughout, as were also Miss ilavill's recitations; and on the motioa of the vicar, seconded by Mr Cox. a very hearty vote of thanks to all who teott.) part was passed. -n-

WOITK AND WAGES. ALLEGED DISPUTE AT VIVtAKS. We understand that the workmen employed at the H&fod Ceppor Mills are dissatisiieu with r-he intimation given by Mr Graham Vivian to the effect that they mutt gp oact: to the old standard of wages. This, they say, will mean a reduction of 4d per day, stnd & deputation from them is to wait on the head ofiiciala of tho irni with & vifv to getting the decision rescinded.

SWANSEA POLICE COUKT. SATURDAY. Uefore Messrs. W. Waherti nd D. M. Glasbrook. WITHOUT rA.yr HIS FAi;1. Richard I d wis, steelwerker, ( lydach. was fired 10a. aiid costs or 14 days, itfr travelling ou the Great Western Railway without. having paid iiis fare cn January 4th.—Mr. Thos. Bamfeid, district inspector, prosecuted 10r the company. COviNTY BUSINESS. Thomas Keep. labourer, Waooarlwydd, was fined 6d and costs for trespassing on tho Great Western ltailway between T/jonar- lwyud and Ccci.ei.t. on January 21. Mi W. P. Smith tppearcd for tho company.—Thomas Morgan auJ F. Hcboro, steel workers, Gowor- lo", were fined 20s sa(,h fc-r &;ciing and abetting James Morris in gelling < eer without a hceneo on January 16, their part being to drmk the iiquor.—David Morris, tin worker, Lianellv, was lined 15if inclusive for being drunk aud disorderly on February 3.

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j 8 P O Ii T iXG. SAN"DOWN PARK CLUB FIRST SPRING .MEETING. 1U"N AT 1-30. A SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE IiACE of IMtovs.—Tw..milfti. 12 7 Mr Fowler's Dwscmter, a „Mawson 1 10 *T Mr Savage's Ivy Leaf, 4 Butcher 2 11 6 Mr Percy's Tilt. H1111, 5 .Mr J Widger 5 Also ran—Barcombe, Aiearns, Zitto, Brausford, Unionist, Cliar.aiuu, and Bev Jones. Betting 6 to 5 agst l.'issenter, 7 to 1 Charmian, 100 to IU Barcomoc, JO to 1 bar three.—Won by four engtbs three-quarters of a iongth between second end third. RUN AT 2-o. A SELLING STELPLLOHA.SE of 10J sovs.— Two miles. Ii; 3 Mr Waru's Esher a Owner 1 iii 3 M.' Westhury's Wiitou, 6 A Nightiogall 2 12 6 Mrs liatchelor's Bouncing Boy, a Canavan .3' Also ran-O'Kuspodcs, Chip, lui. and Tue 1 Exile. Betting 9 to 4 agst Bouncing Boy, 5 to 2 "ï;ton..3 to 1 Usher, 8 to 1 O'Kuspodos, 100 to 8 bar four.—Won by ten lengths half a length be- tween s'cond and third. RUN AT 2-40. SANDOWN CP^AJN'U PRIZE (handicap hurdle r.ic: of 500 son-s penalties,—Two miles. 12 2 .Mr Striker's SiOP, a Mr Bewicke 1 lii 7 Air lleasman's PRINCE FREDBKICK, a Williamson 2 10 11 Mr Hibbert's SAMARCAND, 5 R Xsightingall 3 11 11 Mr Ryan's Caerlaveroek, .i.Mr Culicu 0 11 9 Mr T Caution's Amphidamas, 5 Mawsen G 11 1 Mr Chatham's Corn bury, 5.H Driseoll 0 7 to i. Amphidamas, b to 1 I'riuce l-'redenok, 100 to 8 Caeriaverock and Corubury.—Won pulling up by ten lengths. The roinaiuder trotted past the post. RUN AT 3-15. The FEBRUARY FOUR YEARS OLD STEEPLECHASE 01 i'JOsovs; penalties.— Two miles. 11 0 Mr Atkinson's Kaivnkdowu Canavan 1 11 7 Mr Voile's Goldwasher Sainsbury 2 11 7 Mr Ciariiu's Ballet Girl Muwson 5 Also ran—Commissariat and Dead Level. Betting Evens Guldwasher, 5 to 2 ngst j Knockdown, 6 to 1 Commissariat, 8 to 1 Ballet uiri, lOtl to 8 Deud Level.—Won by a neck ten lengths between s.coud and third. Dead Level leih RUN AT -5S. The METROPOLITAN MAIDEN HCRDLE RACB of ji-CJ sovs.—Two wiles. 10 I Sir J Milter's Onamps c'Or, 4 .J-falsey 1 XI 7 Mr Jersey's Miiforu, 6 Morris 2 11 3 Mr Hibbert's Ivor, b R Night-ingall 3 10 7 Mr Scrimgeour's tiemach, 4 Mr Fitt 0 Batting it to 8 (,n Miilord, 9 to 4 ivor. 7 to 1 Champs d-Or, 33 to 1 Reinach.—Won bv two lengths lonr lengths between second and third,

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y ■" bm RUN AT '5. The BGRWOOD STEKPLLCHASE of 100 sovs.—About- three iniit s. 12 6 Mr Irving's Guardsmaa II, a Mr J Widger 1 11 11 Mr Hale's S'leda, 5 .Acres 2 12 6 Mr Gerham's Knapdale, 6 (^anavau 3 Batting Evens Guardsman 11, 5 to 2 agst So led a, 100 to 30 Knapdale,—Won by a length. Knapdale refused. t CTl VE Men wanted to Sell "Horse Sens?," the j. v niarvelfou" new Tutf t}ui,le, jUtit, out-; tii mentions sporting seasatiea; instantly indicates lr-.m one to five sure winners daily; fastest selling beck published; beautiful print; leatherette binding; 30per c lit., commission; sample copy 6d. post free.—Francis Morgan, publisher, 20. Cheapside. X/. ndon, for booksellers generally. Mention 111 is paper. 642g2-17

BOXING, TOM JAMES V. W. MORGAN. A "CHAMPION S" DISPLAY. The Gloucester School of Arms was cronded on Friday evening by au assembly of locai sports, who had gathered ta see Tom James, of Aberaaian, styled tlie "heavy- weight champion of Wales," take on a task which it was utterly beyond his ability to manage. Ho engaged to knock out Lilly Morgan, the Swansea. boy, in four rounds with small gloves, but this he signally failed to o, aua in fact lwd by far the worst of the exchanges, Morgan being far too active, and boxing in I much cleverer style. He practically made rings round his opponent, and, with perhaps tte single exception of physical strength, was far and away the better man. Previous to tlie encounter some interesting displays of the "noble art" were gives by Rees Masey, Pedlar MacMahon, and some local amateurs. Wheu the two contestants entered the ring Wheu the two contestants entered the ring they were loudly applauiea. James, who was said to weigh 12st 41b, was considerably taller and heavier than las opponent, who tipped tho beam at 10st 41b. James w»< seeondod by Dellin and Bert Grey, whilst Morgan was in the able hands of George Lucas. The referee wns Mr J. Hopkin, and Mr Butcher timed. The rounds were of three minutes' duration. From the very first it was seen that Morgan would be able to last out if he could wear James down a litt e and thus get mere on a losel as regards strength. Me skipped ahout I and tbeu dashed in a basher, and thoueh he got some in return. James's blows, by reason of his cramped stylo, were not so ofieCuive. Morgan drew blood from the mouth in the first round, of which he had the best. He had the upper hand in the succeeding rounds, and it was amusing to see him smile j and then swing in .1 beauty and do«igc away laughing. James was not idle, but he j wasted as many biows as he sent home, I\.De:: between his own exertions and the punching he ;=cl, cut a sorry figure at the close, with bis face puffed and his mouth bleeding, whilst Morgan haa not a mark on him. Morgan I Mood the four rounds and of course won easiiv, and it was a matter of general opinion that hud the contest lasted Much longer it wouh! have been the big 'in: who would cave been knocked out. The winner was heartily cheared at the closn, and ho deserved it for his gameness a.nd skilful tactics. Details:— Round 1.—James led olf with ouo on the, ear, but Morgan punched him on the ribs. Tiie :0\1,\1 hoy ducked, but James managed to lind his jaw, oulv to receivo one on tha chin. The tight gave sign# oi: being a good one. Mor«;ni put ona on tlie l bs, and then stopped James's mouth with a smasher. James landed cn tbe head, and some smart ex- changes, Of whic the locai man nad the best, took place, Morgan was t.cs active ior lus 0!ipcnout., whose mouth was bletding, aud woo had the worst of tiie round. Round &.—Morgan feiuted nnd tilen placed both hands on tiie ribs in ouick succession. Some heavy exchanges took place, Morgan smiling and enticing Jt Lcc. to exert himself. The result was that Jamas tired perceptibly, i and it was easy to see that, barring a chance knock out, Morgan wouid win easiiy. Round 3.—Morgan started with one Oil the jawaudiheu dodgeda vicious round-arm blow. Jamas landed on the ribs and Morgan replied vntfc an upper cut, which was hardly closo enough in. Morgan stopped his man iwiee in tiie mouth, ana tbe claret flowed 8.hain. James was too slow and his round-arm blow* could bs seen enming, with tiio result that Morgan easily dodged ti em. Morgan stood uu as James tired, iud played his teit on tiie ribs and ins right on the ear, and bad matters almost a;, his own way. Hound 4 and last.—ii organ made piny with one 011 the jaw. and James foil short tn' the ribs. Morgan ducked to avoid the -igilt, but ran his head ugainst. the teti, Jume» by this i lima was practically out of it. Moraan caught him on tlie neei;, and sent him against the ropt's, and had he dashed in a^ain he Might have knocked the big man out. As it was he drew (II;, und James put one 011 his jnw, but in return had to take one in the ribs. Met gar. had tho luii measure of lug man, who was a vcr bad gcceud, and umid cheers Mercau wan declared wintter.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF AiRs- T, FREEMAN. | LATEST INFORMATION, We regret to isarn that Mrs Freeman (ne* Miss Kate Jenkins), the wiie of Alders aft T. Freeman, is atili in a serious state or health. Her cecdition is one of the utmost gravity, and at one period hopes ot. her recovery were given IIp. Alderman Free- man told one of our representatives thi* (Saturday) morning that iiis wife had been feiiflerinj; from typhoid and brain fever. She still remains in a very serious condition, &ad the relatives are passing through a time of much anxiety. The medical gentiomen attending the sufferer are Dr GrifiUha ud Dr John I'>ans.

——— ■ .—— 4 MYSTERIOUS | DISAPFE AR AN CE FROM NEATH. YOUNG WOMAN LEAVES HER WIDOWED FATHISK. A girl sixteen yea.rs of age, named Ann!* Harris, daughter oi Joseph Harris, collier, Heolpenweru, near Oeutii, loft her home early on Tuesday morning, and has not since been beard 01". Her father, who is a widower with five young children to care for, has made diligent mqu.r.es icr L1., daughter, but without success. The ni.s>i«g girl is short and well-built, has dark air and eyes, and is wolf ciad, Slie left a IC;CL' pinned te the mantelpiece to inlorm her tutimr that alle had gone, and be need not trouble, aud^shehoped he would soonhavs someone to iooti after the children. There i much excitement in the district over the affair. -=

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DAVIES has been instruc- ted I'V tb" Official Keceiver in Bankruptcy to SLILL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the above address, ON WEDNESDAY next, February 19, ISTJS, the whole of tue FURNITURE, FURNITURE, FITTINGS. FJXTUKKS, &c.. Viz:—2 pier glasses, settle covered with leather. 2 shaving chairs, w ash stand, 5 cane-seated ehulrs, 2 settles, 2 oak chairs, pictures, linoleum, lobby with 2 fanlights, glass door aud frame, WR^DEN partition, tire range and boiler complete, lead piping, shelving, small stock of bird requisites, Ac., shed, 4 poultry runs with corrugated roch;, poultry rack, poultry carriage basket, &c. SALE to commence at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Terms cash. NO reserve. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, at his Oflices, 6s, V,ïnd-st.reet, swansea. Dated February 14th, loifo. 43:1 c'T.HELENS OLD BOYS' ANNUAL o RE-UNION. 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ALLEGED ROUGHNESS AT ABERAVON. Mr Bert Tayior, the referee in the match at Aberavon last Saturday, has written to the secretary of tho Aberavon Club saying that if Llanelly has a grievance they should bring it before the Union, and lie would then be prepared to officially state his opinion a& to the allegation as tethe roughness. He also expressed his surprise at the comments made by LlaneUyite* lie also writes direct to -'The Kelt" to the same effect, saying that he would not be jusÜüed in making a statement at present. Impartial Spectator has sent us a com- munieation in reply to the letters which have arjpearod in our coiums from Mr Gavin Henry and other but it would be unfair to aliov, it to be re-produced except over the name of the wiitui.