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NEATH SENSATION.
NEATH SENSATION. THREE BIGAMY CHARGES. FIVE PERSONS IN DOCK. At Neath on Thursday, Sarah Richards (46), was charged with feloniously marrying JiMnes O'Neill, 20, Castle-street, Neath, her former husband, John Richards, being then and fctill alive. James O'Neill (,53) was charged with aid- ing and abetting. David Jones (37), Wind-street, Neath, was charged with feloniously marrying Miriam Jones, Elizabeth, his former wife, being then and still alive. Elizabeth Jones (42) was charged with feloniously marrying Wm. Jones, David Jones, her former husband, being then and artill alive. Wm. Jones (71) was charged with aiding and abetting. Evidence as to the arrests at the various homes of accused was given by P.S. Mor- gan, P.C. Beer and P.C. Griffiths. I The Chief Constable asked for a remand until Monday, which was granted. STATEMENTS BY THE ACCUSED. I When the warrants were read over to the accused they made the following replies:- Sarah Richards: "I am not married to him." Wiltiam Jones "I knew her husband wae alive." James O'Neill: "I am not guilty." Elizabeth Jones: "Yes, I know he is about." David Jones: "I have, got nothing to say." He later, on the way to the station, said, "I got married because she got mar- ried first."
I _""~ 1 ANOTHER SWANSEA STRIKE.
ANOTHER SWANSEA STRIKE. '\T PAINTERS COMING OUT ON FRIDAY. QUESTIONS OF WAGE AND OVERTIME PAYMENT. This (Thursday) evening the members of the local Painters Union at Swansea oome out in. consequence) of their demands of uoi increase of wages from Bd. to Bid- per hour and different overtime not having been conceded. Masters and men held separate meetings on Wedn-asday night, and both re- mained firm in the attitude they had taksu Mf At the employers meeting it was stated that trade was not only slack in Swansea, but all c.ver the country, and that la-boilI could be obtained from outride cheaper than the precant rates in Swansea. It is understood that the ma.sters intend import- ing outside labour. Talking to one of the masters 011 Thurs- day morning, a "Daily Post" reporter was informed tiiat the men's chief d-en-tamd was not so much the additional halfpenny, though they were pressing that. but a claim to start overtime at ve o'clock instead of seven o'clock, as now. Overtime rates are Pe-y and a haif. There are in Swansea nearly 300 members of the Painter' Union, which embraces nearly alii the men in the trade in the town. Another meeting of the men has been con- vened for this (.Thursday) evening, when it is fundertixxxi instructions will be re- ceived from headquarters. PLUMBERS COMING OUT. ITae Swansea plumbers have served llO- tioes to come out on the 1st prox., but It is possible matters may be arranged rto a joint meeting of representatives for each side been arranged. The men are receiving I-rac- has been arranged. The men are receiving practically 'V d. an hour all the year round and they require what amounts to gid. PIASTEliEES STILL ON STiilKi. The Swansea paetiirers dispute remains uxtaetUed, the union men being still out.
BRIDE DESERTED ON THE HONEYMOON.…
BRIDE DESERTED ON THE HONEYMOON. THREE MONTHS FOR A CALLOUS HUSBAND. At the South Western Police Court on Thursday Caleb John William Manchester, company promoter of the City, was sen- tenced to three months' hard labour for de- serting his wife, Gertrude, daughter of au. Indian Civil Servant. The prosecution alleged prisoner married in July, 1907, and took his wife to Folk- frtone for the honeymoon. After staying at a leading hotel several weeks he left without paying, leaving the wife behind, and the hotel authorities detained her trousseau. He lived with her in London afterwards, but deserted her again, and the wife had to go to the -workhouse to be confined.
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The eminent French chemist, Louie Na- than, says that many ladies allow their skin to get into an unhealthy condition through neglect; the millions of tiny pores or glands may secrete too much oil which aocTuzreoltates, prodn,oing muddy complexions, pimples, blackheads, and other facial blemishes, the result being that the skin becomes sensitive and irritable and unsightly eruptions appear. To remedy these troubles the skin should be kneaded or rubbed at night wadi a prepara- tion consisting of Cold Cream and the new discovery Cadum in equal parts. When the skin has been well massaged the face should be wiped with a. dry towel and then washed with hot water. Our readers can obtain these ingredients either separately or mixed of any chemirit. This treatment frequently repeated will rid the skin of impsnritias, leav- ing it soft, smooth, and
v J. JAY WILLIAMS' FORGERIES.
v J. JAY WILLIAMS' FORGERIES. STATEMENT BY MR, ADOLPH TUCK. NO CONCERN OF THE ENGLISH COMPANY. ACTION TO RECOVER AGAINST THE BANK. At the annual meeting of Messrs. Raphael Tuck and Sons, Ltd., held at Salisbury House on Thursday, Mr. Adolph Tuck (the chairman) sa.id. "Before comllC1 to the report you will natur- ally expect that 1 should make a. few ie- marks concerning the forgeries which have come to light in reference to the American Company of Raphael Tuck and Sons, which, as you are aware, is a distinct and separate undertaking, wholly unconnected financially with this company, the main tie binding the two concerns together being that the American Company is acting, ana ha.8 acted ever since its founda-tion some 25 years back, as the sole American purchasers of the pub- lications of the English Company. The forgeries in question, which amount to nearly £ 25,030, have thus no concern with the English Company, having been effected by the book-keeper in the employ of the American Company. As a matter of fact proceedings have already been instituted by the American Company against their bank- ers, who paid all these monies out on forged cheques, for the refunding of the entire amount involved. I thought it my duty to give you this information in order to allay any feelings of alarm which the publicity already given to the case may have excited in the minds of some of the shareholders of our own company."
I I CLAIM AGAINST SWANSEA…
CLAIM AGAINST SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST. REFERENCE AT THURSDAY'S EXECUTIVE MEETING. "TRUST HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR." At Thursday's me-ting of the Swansea Harbour Executive a statement was made that the clerk had received a letter from Mr. T. W. James, solicitor, acting for Mr. W. E. Shaw, stockbroker, and Messrs. Keller, stockbrokers, London, claiming nearly £9,000 commission alleged to be due in re- spect of the recent flotation of £ 700,000 Swansea Harbour Stock. It was stated that the Trust had nothing to fear in the matter, since they were com- pletdy indemnified in regard to the two ■•s- sues raised by the terots of the agreement entered into by Messrs. Benson, the under- writers of the stock.
SWANSEA OFFICER DISAPPEARS
SWANSEA OFFICER DISAPPEARS ON LOCAL STEAMER'S MAIDEN VOYAGE. SINGULAR COINCIDENCE BRO- THER'S EVENTFUL VOYAGE. An unhappy circumstance has marred the maiden voyage of the new local steamer, the. Swansea Vale, owned by the Swansea Steamers, Ltd. (managers, Messrs. Rich- ards/ Turpin and Co., Glo'eter House). THE LATE CAPT. WM. RICE. She loaded her first, cargo at Glasgow for Algiers early last week, and when two days out—on the 30th—the chief mate, Air. Wil- liam Rice, of bwwsea, disappeared from the -.hip, leaving no trace behind. The news was conveyed to the owners' managers at Swax sea on Wednesday by telegram from the master of the steamer, Captain George, of George-istreet, Swansea, and gives no details save the fact that Mr. Ric. disappeared during the morning watch of the 30th ult. Mr. Rice has a wife and three-year-old little girl—who was born at sea—residing at 47, Oxford-street with other relatives, and his father and mother reside at 7, Nel- son-terrace. Naturally all are prostrated at the tragic new, A singular coincidence is that only the other day Mr. Arthur Rice—brother of the missing officer—brought home to Queons- town as her chief mate the s.s. Edenmore, the captain and cabin-boy having been washed overboard in terrible weather. Mrs. Wm. Rice remarked at the time what a terrible blow it must have been for the cap- tain's wife, little dreaming what sad news she herself was soon to receive.. The chief offic6r of the Swansea Vale had held a captain's certificate with credit—for some years in command of the s.s. Loch Cree, and also of the s.s. Loch Troon, be- longing to Messrs. Sproat and Co., Liver- pool. Seven months ago an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Rice died suddenly. Mr. Rice, who was a Freemason, and very well known and popular in Swansea, had been at home for twelve months prior to his ill-fated voyage in the Swansea Vale.
- SWANSEA CHURCH CONGRESS
SWANSEA CHURCH CONGRESS SOME OF THE SUBJECTS AND SPEAKERS. The official programme of the Swansea Church Congress, which opens on October 5th jiext, sets out a series of meetings to be held in the Albert and Central Hallfi. "The Church in Wales" will claim the attention of the Right Hon. Earl Cawdor, Lord Hugh Cecil, Sir John T. D. Llewelyn and others, whilst the Bishop of Truro will be the chief speaker on "Socialism from the iftacpoint of Christianity." An important pronouncement is expected from the Right Hon. the Earit of Halsbury on "The Church's title to its endowments," and Sir C. A. Cripps, K.CL, wil also speak on this sub- ject. The Archbishop of York will address the Congress on "The participation of the laity in the spiritual work of the Church," and ateo conduct a meeting for men. "The responsibilities of employers for the ,spiritual and temporal wetKaire of the employed," in winch the Deans of Manchester and St. David's will take part, and "The Pauline theology in relation to the records oi Christ's life and teaching," and "The Chris- tian Faith in relation to recent psychologi- cal investigation" should form subjects of nnsoal interest. The Archbishop of Can- terbury wilirpreach the first,,of the Congress fiennoiK. i.
DREADFUL PSORIASIS.
DREADFUL PSORIASIS. "I had seen five doctors iu regard to my trouble and not oca of them gave me any ease. My disease was psoriasis and it was a particularly bad case, which aixectea me from my iMad to my.. ice t and tiie imita- tion was tej-ribie. i "vras advised to try the Cuticura Jtiemedies whion I did. in the first place beibre retinng I used to I take a fairly h.ot bath with. Cutivura Soap, and ?fter that I used to rub the Cuticura ) Ointment into the akin. My case being a very bad one it naturally wok longer toO make a good impression. But after per- severing dat, aitg* day for atbaut three weeks or a month, 1 Memed to make fair progress. I firsL started to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment about July, 1906, and my cure as naar as I ean remember wa.s complete about October of the sa^ne year. I bad stiffci-ed with it for some years, bub it seems to have completely vanished. Alfred Levy, 1, Winkfield ,Ecad, Lordship Lane, Wood Green. N., En?., March 230 lOOB."
BAIL GRANTED: £ 1,000 SURETIESI
BAIL GRANTED: £ 1,000 SURETIES MR. RANDELL'S APPUCATON ON THURSDAY. Mr. David Randell made application at Llaneliy Police Station on Thursday for bail; on behalf of Mr. Arthur Evans,'late man- i agor of Lloyds Bank, who was charged (In j v-10 the previous day with forging a bill of ex- i change. Mr. Randell said he had- two gentlemen | present who were in good positions and who! wore prepared. to enter into recognisances for the purpose of bail. He asked that, bail j should be fixed at such a, sum as would meet the case. Mr. J-eno.ings offered no objeciion as he' had received no instructions from the headj office, and would leaAe the matter in the hands of his worship. Mr. RandesH: It is a matter for your w-o-r- shIp. Mr. Tmbshaw Yes, but I have to con- sider the position of the interested parties, Mr. Randell: I saw them yesterdkv and they offered no objection. Mr. Trubshaw: The nature of the charge is a serious one, and bail must necessarily be heavy. I have carefully considered the matter, and cannot accept less than himself in £500, and two sureties of JB250 each. Mr. Randell said he was prepared to en ter into this bail, and Defendant was then remanded until Thursday. Sixties were Mr. Lewis (Caefelyn) and Mt. Sims ^Cardiff). i
A GOOD MOTHER
A GOOD MOTHER Knows the value of time, and always keeps Cadum, the new skin remedy, in the home for emergencies. Cadum allays irri- tation instantly and is invaluable for all <kin troubles and blemishes such as pim- ples, blotches, prickly heat, rash, chalmgs, eruptions, insect bites, cuts, burns, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, etc. Cadum is abso lately harmless, can be used with perfect safely on the tender skin of infants, and is more soothing and healing than powders, Being flesh-coloured, it can be applied on the face or hands without inconvenience or fear of detection. Cadum is sold at 6d. and Is. ner box by all chemists, including Hoots'. Ltd.
j NEATH BOARD OF GUARDIANS…
NEATH BOARD OF GUARDIANS IMPORTANT POINT: ARCHFTECT QUESTION. j At Neath Guardians on Tuesday Mr. Levi James proposed that MT. J. Cook Roes be the architect for the new infirmary, and said it was the unanimous recommendation of the ¡ House Committee. He agreed that appoint- ments should he thrown open, but M.T. Rees had prepared two sets of plans for the pro- posed alterations to the workhouse, for which he had not bee.n paid, and it would be un- fair to pass him over.—Mr. E. l^aw seconded, Mr. J. Preston objected on the ground that other architects had not been given a chance to apply. The building would cost j £ 20,000.. and they ought to advertise fox the J best nian. Mr. C-. D. Loveluck agreed and moved as j an amendment that they oner £ 25 premium for the best, plan, providing the person 'whose rdan is selected shall not of necessity be appointed as architect. Cn airman (Mr. W. Howell) did not believe the infirmary would cost anything like the amount mentioned. The amendment was defeated and the mo- tion carried by a la-rge majority.
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DEATH CF CAFT. ERNALD j RICHARDSON. ENTERIC CONTRACT-) ON VOYAGE FROM MEXICO. FAMILY'S CONNECTION WITH SWANSEA INDUSTRIES. As briefly reported in the latest edition of ^Vadncsday's "Daily Pest," the death tooK place the same mternoon of Captain Em aid Edward Richardson, M.A., of Glan- brydan Park, Manordeiio, Carmarthenshire. Deceased, who was 36 years of age, can tracted enteric feve> it is supposed, whilst voyaging home from Mexico a month ago, and this was the cause of death. LATE CAPTAIN E. RJ CHART SON. of .Captain Richardson was. the eldest *m «f the late .Colonel John Crow Riel;ar.ison,.„one, of the celebrated family cf copper magnates, who developed the copper trade at Swansea in past years. The deceased ''fought in the South African War with the Penib:»ke«.iiire Yeomanry, and after his return became Con- I servative -candidate for East Carmarthen- shire. He was a captain o« the Carmarthen Royal Garrison Artillery ^siilitia) for a num- ber cf years. In addition to his large properly interests in Swaiif,ea-"fche deceased, among oth*r ) things, owned the Par.tygwydr- Estate, which is being rapidly built over—he had many commercial coanoclkms. }]F. W;:& the chairman of the Tcminii Mining Company of Mexico, and a director of the English I Crowrt Speller and other companies. He married eleven years r.go Irene Caroline, I youngest daughter of Colonel and the late Hon. Mrs. Burgos, of Parkanour, Countv Tyrone. Besides the widow there a.nc three sons and a daughter. Colonel Richardson, father of the dec-ts-cd. for some, years l>efore his dtat-h had .li- together retired from. Swansea life to bis | country, estate at Glar.brydan, wSv-re he died two or three yea.rs age. being succeedod by irf. son. Almost b the last Colonel Richard- son retained the commanding office; ship of the 3rd Glamorgan. Volunteer Regiment at S'.vansea. Mrs. Richardson will be remem- j bered for her work us' if nurse during the J. Russo-Japanese War. and the- bock she pub- I 'lished on the subject.
PHILANTHROPIST AND THE LADY
PHILANTHROPIST AND THE LADY £ 30.000 BEQUESTS STRANGE PRO- BATE ACTION. SALVATION Ar.r.iY AND A LEGACY, j In the Probate Court on Wednesday. Mrs Lily CardinaJ-i and Mr. Williaza Lefing; mother and brother re|peeliveiy of the late Mrs. Bona Raymond Murray, who died in July lest, so-ygbt probate df the wid and codicil of-Jurte, 1908, by whien Mrs. Murray disposed of a fortune of £ 50.000. The v.i'l was contested by General "Booth on behest of the Salvation Army, who al- I leged the documents were net duly esecutad, I and that deceased did not approve of their contents. He also >eL up a will of March, 1908, under which the Salvation Army in certain contingencies was to receive £30.000. Mr. F. E. Smith said the S-'ivatien Army I was entitled under an earlier will to the reversionary interest in £ 30,000 on the death of Mrs. Murray's son. The will of June, propounded by the plaintiffs, was prepared by Mis. Cardiaall, and the defendants con- tended deceased was suffering from cancer at the time, and did not fuily appreciate its provisions. Counsel contended the op- position to the will was wanton and base- less. Counsel, giving the history of the case, I said Mrs. Murray divorced her husband in 1899. but in 1892 she gave birth to an illegitimate son, who passed as her adopted child, and who was interested under the second will. The child's father made a settlement, upon Mrs, Murray in l 1903. Deceased became acquainted with MT." George Herring, and probably it was through his influence she leit the legacy to the Salvation Army. In November. 1906, Mr. Herring died, loaving Mrs. Murray abont £ 30,000. Evidence was given bearing out counsel's statement, and Mr. AIrred Newman, who witnessed the second will, said deceased knew what she did and was quite tensible. Mr. Barnard, for defendants, sa.id the difference between the two wills was that under the first the son got CY,,COO and under the second £ 15,000, in such shares as the trustees might choose. CASEV SETTLED ON TERMS. The President expressed the hope that the interests of the child would be soCtred- and after consultation between counsei the case was settled on terms. (Note.—The Iste Mr. Geo. Herring, of Maidenhead, left large sums to various charities on his death. He was a director
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.. NEATH SHOP MANAGER.
NEATH SHOP MANAGER. PRESENTATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. C. P. lil.TS 6.. Mi-, and Mrs. C. P. Huine, Neatii, were the guetTe oi tiie bouth Wales Shop Assist- ants1 Lnion at Caidilf oil Sunday, when Mi. ■ and Mrs. J* v. b v Huins a ^iiver tea and coffee sea-vice. Mr. Huins, vrho is the Neath manager ior Mes-T; Stead and' Simpson, has rendered valued services to the South Wales Shop assistants, and the prceenta.ticns were in recognition thereof.
WELSH FIT TROUBLE.
WELSH FIT TROUBLE. 1,500 IDLE IN RHYMNEY VALLEY. About 1,530 miners were idle in iUiyrmiey Vailev on W'eiinesday owing to ioca^ dia- putee regarding the workjng of the Eight Hours' .ict. At the Mad avail Co'.Uc-rks of tho Trede- gar Iron Co. a thousand men refused vo work the hour? fixed for the night shift. Five liui'dred at Greet:an Colliery struck against a refusal of the bor.ua turn to sight- hauliers.
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CUNAEDERS AND FISKGUARD. GENERAL MANAGER IN IGNOR- ANCE. The general manager ci the Gunard Line, interviewed at the head office in Liverpool on Wednesday with reference to report from' New-Jt-crk that the vessels oi the im-i are to land ..■London pac^engers uud maili at Fishguard, before proceeding to Liver- pool, stated that he knows noiidng 01 the matter.
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DIFFICULT PROBLEM. SWANSEA PROBATIONER TURNS OLi- BALLY. IMPUDENT ACT AT PLYMOUTH HALL, Breaking and «?terir.g Pij-mcat-h Hail, Swansea, with intent to ff-ci.-i, wad the charge at ..Swansea -on V. c^netday against Vim. Cruvrys, labourer. S, Clark, in. ue-deeoratcr. Robert-street, Painters Society s:id their club- box was kept in the h.iL. On July 2nd he found the box burst open but nothing missing. He didn't want to press the charge. J. H. Ceombes, eo.5 meichaiit, a member of the fcWvunsoa Temptiar.ce Bend, which pi-actises at the hull, had been to the hall for music when defendant met him and saw him return the k-y to Miss JcSord, whose father kept it. W. R. Jefford, baker, said defendant cane for the keys, saying lie wanted to -ret some baud music. He returned then n twenty minutos. Witness h noticed marks on the box, into which the point of poker fitted. W. Davies, s&ci-etary -of the Temperance Band. said he had not authcrised defendant to fetch the keyg. BQth of the witnesses piemied for leniency for Defendaiit (who is at present under the Probationers' Act; For two days he had had nothing to oat, and it crossed his mind to get the keys rvid sell n box of dominoes in the hall thai belonged to him. Then he was temptxd to break the box. Mr. Feathar&tone, probation officer, said defendant used to get his living by odd iobs. He had been in the Church Army Home for eight weeks, and his conduct there was fair, and he bad worked three days on the Mayhiil Estate. He was. however, not, too fond cf work. Mr. FeeXherstone didn't know whether the Jaà wiis quite strong in his mind. He had dene his best to induce defendant to be. honest. Defendant was sent to prison for a month (in the second division).
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:,A FONTARDAWE WOMAN FOUND HANGING. WIDOW'S DEED ON A GWYRHYD FARM. Mis. Powell, a widow, aged 60, living at Cracnllw-ya Farm, Gwrhyd. a remote spot on the hills'de near Pontardawe, was found hanging in a hayshed en W7&dnesday> hav- ing, so Dr Dahne said, been dead some hours. The last sectn of deoea-s.ed alrvo was wittOn sh-s left the farm m the morning, ostensibly to visit a neighbour. Nothing could be focmd at the time which oould throw aDy light on the mystery.
GWENDRAETH VALLEY LIGHT LINE.
GWENDRAETH VALLEY LIGHT LINE. BOARD OF TRADE SANCTION. Tie Press Association telegraphs: The Board of Trade announce that they have confirmed the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway Order authorising the re- construction and working, as a light rail- way, certain parts of the raiiv/ays of Burry Port and Gwendreath Valley Raihray Com- pany, in the County of Carmarthen. The Light Railway ComnnB&ioners made the order, and the Boaixl have now takwi this, further step which was necessary be- fore work could be procsaded with.
AUCTiOl,EERS' INSTITUTE.
AUCTiOl,EERS' INSTITUTE. SOUTH WALES BRANCH MEETING AT SWANSEA. I The annual meetings oi the South Wales } and Monmoutiisrure oranch of TUT AucUoq- ( ears' Institute of the I. luted ivmgdo-m wore held at tne Hote, Metropo*, Swansea, oa Thursday, Mr. Ernest xL Leeder (chair-. MANI piesided, and was supported by_ J Messrs. A. Newiand ^NEWPOIT; aad E. Tunbridge (Swansea) vice-presidente, and too secretary (MX. Hubert Alexander, Car- diSf. llie oommittoe met ill the morning, and at one o'clock the company, numbering ahoatt 50, sat down to lunch, whieii WAS laid in the billiard-room. Mr. Ernest Leader pre- sided, and he WAS SUPPORTED hy Sir Griffith. Tbcmas ichair:itaii ot the Swansea liarbour Trust), Mr. J. E. ABRAMS (thte chief inspes- tor under the Birxnmgnam hotu>ing Depart- ment, who wae the guest of Coaa. F. E. Tunbridge), Mr. Y\ J. Bees, Mr. J. F. Harvey, Couti. Dd. Davies (editor "Daily Pcjt F. F. Meager, W. F. Samuei, Dd. RoI>ert«, Titid Thomas (Cardiff), W. James, and others. At haif-past TWO o'clock the annsal meet- ing was held, when the chairman and vice- chairmen were unanimously re-elected for the ENSUING year. The balance-sheet was satisfactory, the balance in hand being about £25, compared with £19 brought forward. Mr. David Robsrts (SWANSEA; had collected C.22 towards the benevolent fund and he was cordially thanked. A letter Wâ<S read from the secretary of i the Parent Institute '•immediately and un- animouslv" accepting an offer to hold the ANNUAL PROVINCIAL MEETINGS AT j U'ANSEA, on September Sth, 9th, and 10th. The Cha.ir.t;:m said it had been decided to appoint the whole of the branch committee to arrange for the visit. They hoped they would succeed in making the visit to Swaa- sea erualiy A? successful as it WAE at Not- thigh am last year. At any rate, he would, with the assistance of the branch, do his best to make the visit a record one. The resolution proposing the re-election cf Mr. Erneet Leeder as diairman WAS re- ceived with general apprcbation. It was done by Mr. Newland (the senior vioe- chairman), who -said that Mr. Leeder had conducted the business of the branch with verv great ability. He occupied a I-ery prominent position, both professionaJjy and socially, and it was absolutely necessary, to his mind, that he shouid occupy the posi- tion of chairman of the South Wales branch during, the visit of the parent institute. Mr. Tun-bridge seconded, and .spoke with the greatest cor.fklence of the knowledge and ability of Mr. Ernest Leeder, LIE.'IA.LI.SE he had the honour and privilege of sitting in hig' oince as his first pupi! for five years. He &L-o knev.- of the way in which Mr. Leeder had conducted the chairmanship, AMI he was stffe there was no one amo'.gst them i better able to fulfil t.hoss duties. (Hear, hear.) MR D. T. Alexander, in supporting, com- mented on the indebtedness they were under to Mr. Newland, the president-elect, who had very kindly given way in order that a Swansea member should be the chairman during the visit of the parent institute. With regard to Mr. Lecder's re-election no- J body supported it more than he did. Mr. Leeder was the right man in the right place in that district. He had succeeded to businass which was probably the largest established in the county, and succeeded to a worthy' father, and had worthily upheld the profession in every resp°OT. (Hear, hear.) The re-election waf: unanimously made. In reply the Chairman said he had done hts best in the interest cf the institute, and hnr., to continue to do so. In connection with the forthcoming visit of the parent in- stitute Mr. Pritcharo "DM the OFFICE of Mr. t it t. W. J. lte--) and Mr. listeman (from bis OWN office) had been appointed hon. secretaries, and with their AFIS.I«TN.N?8 he hoped they would be able toO show the parent society that they had something to SEE in SWANSEA and that tbry would make their visit AS pleasant a one as possible. (Hear, bear).
; SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST.
SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST. SIX MONTHS' TRADING JUNE INCREASE. Swansea Harbour Executive Committee met on Tliursdav, Six Gr.FF th Thomas pre- Ki-f'illg. The trade of the docks FW Jane totalled 551.178 tons, or an increase of 78,000 tons over June, 1308. Exports amounted to 473.122 tons, or 84,003 tons over June, 1906. Coal and coke shipments increased by about 67,000 tons: patent fuel by over 5.000 tons; and tin plates by 10,000 tens. Imports to- tilled 78,056 tons, or A falling off of 6,000 tons compared with June of last year. Copper, silver, lead, and tin alleys de- creased by over 5,000 tons, and iron and steel castings by nearly 2,000 tons. Pit,wood im- ports also fell off by nearly 10,000 tons, bat deals battens increased by 4,000 tons; whilst 5,760 tons of iron ore WORE imported as against none for June, 1908. The six months' trading amounted to 2,857,418 tons, AS against 2.915,801 tons tor the same period of last year, or 76,385 TONS less.
! TIN PLATE TRADE BRISKER.…
TIN PLATE TRADE BRISKER. j I EXPORTS INCREASE, BUT VALUE DECLINES The Board of Trade statistics show that for June, 190S, the exports of tinplates were 34.657 tons, value £ 453,059, against 54,402 ton?, value £461,:)38, in June, 1906. For the half-year ended June, 1909, the ex- poi-ts are 210,745 tons, value £ 2.781,034, against 2J6.3OL tons, value £ 2,843.204, IA 1908. Black-plate EXPORTS for the half-year were 51,108 tons, against 51,005 tons in 190S. | GAIVAIITSOD sheet exports for the hall-year INCTEASE^.L no less than 39.376 tons—value j £ 521,575.
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I = 'I A bankruptcy receiving order is gazetted in regard to Edward Edwards, 19, Rail- I way-terrace, rontyberem, lIa,inter and dec- orator.
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— ■ ■ ^^>■ i. oJ SWANSEA'S SLUMS. HOUSING COMMITTEE DISCUSS THE MATTER. BIRMINGHAM EXPERT EXPLAINS THE ACT. Swajisea Housing Committee met on Wednesday, Mr. F. Tunbridge presiding. Mr. J. K Abraham, ohiei officer of the Birmingham Housing Department, was pre- sent, at the chairman's invitation, to an- swer any question with regard to the me- thod adopted as to the working of Part II. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act m Birmingham. The Chairman said, in discussion, Alder- man Morris had told him thai he thought if a municipality adopted Part II. it would be an expense to the municipality in the way of companaation to the owners of shun property which was pronounced unfit. But there was no compensation paid to people for demolition when ordered under Part II. The municipality were able to call upon those slum owners to put their property in repair at their own expense, and when they did not the authority could act. In Swan- sea there was a matter of 203 houses which had been condemned, but whicih had not been demolished, the reason being chiefly that there wa.s nowhere to put the tenants. N ow the question was whether Swansea was not in a position to order the demolition of the houses already condemned. Aid. D. Williams asked when they opened out a court and space was created, who bore the expense ? Mr. Abrahams said in these cases a little compensation was paid, but the compensa- tion did not cover the expense incurred. Birmingham paid from J670 to JB30 for, Fay, a couple of slum houses, but the owner had to put the rest in a proper state, and, as a matter of fact, he had to spend much more. The Deputy Town Clerk asked if they settled those matters by arbitration? Mr. Abrahams replied in the negative. Where the back houses were condemned, the front houses demolition was practically necessarv as well for necessary ventilation, and unless that was satisfactory the bouses were not deemed fit- Mr. Merrells &a.id that was very smart. The Chairman pointed out that the auth- ority were after all only buying hovels for improvement. Mr. Merrells said the idea was that if houses were unfit the owner was told they must be demolished as they could not be put into a habitable ctate. Mr. Abrahams said as regards the com- pensation, the owner of the back and front houses required divided the compensation. Mr. Gwynne said in the case of a man owing :m "unfit court, it was cheaper for I the man to come to terms for the bouses required for opening out so as to save his other houses. ¡ The Deputy Town CleTk asked the posi- tion suppose the owner asked an exorbitant price for those required for the public im- provement- Mr. Abrahams said the owner was told the court then would be closed. Aid. D. Williams ?aid it would not be necessary in some cases to buy only two houses for opening out purposes, but per- haps half a dozen. The Deputy Town Clerk said in that case they had the alternative of demolishing the buildings. The seizure under Part II. of the Act was clearly defined. Houses were reported unfit and notices were served on the owner. Then the justices made a clos- ing order, and the owner had to keep it closed until it was fit. But in Birmingham they went further, and went on with the demolition, and it seemed they accomplished a lot by agreement after seeing the people interested. Mr. Abrahams mentioned that over 2.000 houses had been demolished in Birmingham, and between 2,000 and 3.000 condemned. The Chairman asked how many other municipalities were working on the same dices? Mr.. Abrahams said none .exactly, ,but some partly; two or three were working on similar lines—Liverpool for one. The Chairman asked how many munici- ) palities had a special housing department? Mr.. Abrahams said about four. The Chairman Do you work irrespec- tive of your public health department? Mr. Abrahams Ye?. Certain houses are represented by the public health depart- ment and certain by the housing. The health department have only minor repairs to deal with. but in caso of structural altera- tions they are sent down to the medical officer, who sends them to our department. Chairman Supposing you get slum pro- perty and the ieasehold of that orooertv has i9 years to run, was the owner liable for' the repairs ordered by the housing depart- ment ? Mr. Abrahams said it was not acknow- ledged under the Act. Aid. David Williams asked to what ex- tent had the municipality of Birmingham made provision? Mr. Abrahams said that from time to time they made inquiries as to the number of vacant houses in the city, and they found on one occasion that they had 1,500 houses void to let at 5s. per week. Mr. Lovell asked if they had been build- ing as a municipality? MT. Abrahams said not for some years. When the Corporation street improvement was undertaken, they built several small cottages, which cost the ratepayers from Is. 6d. to 2s. 8d. per week. Mr. Merrells pointed out that in Swansea private enterprise had been very backward in making provision for the workers. Mr. W. Owen said that Mr Abrahams had seen 2DO houses at Swansea that day, and he asked how many should be rendered unfit for habitation? Mr. Abrahams said that with regard, to 50 per cent, of the houses he had seen, there was no question whatever that thev were absolutely unfit for habitation. To some extent he had never seen such houses. In many cases people had no facilities for I working, and not even a sanitary sink. There was no provision for keeping milk or meat, and in some of the cases such perishable goods could not be kept one hour without, being tainted. There should cer- tainly be proper ventilation. Aid. Williams said that in Swansea they had been persuading themselves they had been living in a Paradise. (Laughter). Mr. David Harris asked whether the public authorities had been assisted in Bir- mingham by voluntary assistance? Mr. Abrahams said, "No." The land- lords paid entirely themselves. The Citv Corporation had spent up to JC70 per house in having their requirements complied with, and the average sums that they paid for houses required for necessary improvements were from JMO to £60. That of couise re- ferred only to slum property. The Chairman pointed out that in Bar- mingham there were co-partnership societies which had forged ahead rapidly, large areas of land having been let, the lessees covenant- ing to build houses as low as 5s. a week rentals. At Swansea a resolution had been passed giving preference to people who were in hovels to go into houses the Corporation were building. Mr. Owen said the demand at Swansea] was so great tha.t it could not be met. The Chairman thought the supply would meet adl the houses on the condemned list. Mr. Owen: Oh, dear, no. The Chairman sand the Corporation must go slowly in the matter. Mr. Loveli asked the rents of houses in Birmingham where the alterations had taken place. Mr. Abrahams said from 36. 9d. to 5s. 6d. per week. Alderman Morris saad Mr. Abrahams' idea was the same as some members of the Swan- sea Committee. What they wanted was to provide houses from 4s. 6d. to 6a. a week for the poorer classes. In answer to Alderman David Williams, Mr. Abrahams sadd if Bar- mingham had land suitable as at Swansea, he would recommend letting with covenants of restrictions to private enterprise. Aid. D. Williams said the reason Birmin- gham was so energetic was because they had j not the lamd necessary for bonding. Here at I Swansea we had our own estate. The qpes- t tåoo was, was it better to fipeod money an I the slums now existing or to build new houses on the vacant land? Mr. Abrahams said in Birmingham the tendency was to go out. They bad a cheap tram service, and hence there were a number of voids in the city. Aid. D. Williams said the city owned the trams. Mr. Abrahams said he would hike- to make it clear that the landlords did not benefit, as they had to spend hundreds on the slum I properties. Aid. D. Williams did not think the Cor- poration should be called upon to jra.y, say, £70) as stated. The Chairman Raid Aid. D. Williams was arguing from the siium landlord's point of view. Mr. D. Davies said assuming, by the im- provements indicated, rentals were improv- ed, did the landlord have the benefit? Mr. Abrahams pointed out the increased capital that the owner had to lay out, and said in one case, in his mind the rents went I up to 7d., but they had dropped to 4d. The committee investigated the matter thorough- ly, and they were told by the tenants that they would willingly pay is. for the im- provements that had been done. I Mr. D. Davies pointed out that the Cor- poration's compensation was in that im- I provement- Mr. Loveli: And the Corporation was the means of obtaining it. I The Chairman said Mr. Abrahams would recommend the creation of a Housing De- partment at Swansea, and it was for the members to discuss that matter. Replying to further questions, Mr. Abra- s hams said in all the cases with the exception 1 of two the front and back property was owned by the same men. Really the owners got nothing, although they received, say, JB70 or so, for they lost rentals of two houses, and had to spend, say, £ 50 on the others. Mr. D. Davies asked what the improve- ment had cost Birmingham. Mr. Abrahams said for the whole of Bir- miiigham it had cost a 3d. rate. At Liver- pool, where they had gone in for buying up areas and building houses, it cost them a 2cl. rate, or £ 16.COO a year. The Deputy Town Clerk said Swansea car- ried out an improvement scheme in 1837-80, and the town was paying a 5-d. rate. Mr. D. Harris: Yes, and without creating any other cottages. Mr. D. Davies said that improvement was not done under this scheme (Part II.). That was done under the most ruinous section. The Deputy Town Clerk Under Part I. Mr. D. Davics In that case the owners of the slums were rewarded for possession of the slums. Mr. D. Harris And that was when some of the finest business intellects were on the Council. Mr. Gwynne asked who paid for the cost of demolishing? Mr. Abrahams The owner. Mr. MerraLis said at Swansea there was a oommittee which had a crude notion of the value of land. He approved of private en- terprise developing, with restrictions—sr.y at a. peppercorn ground rent, and being subject to let the houses at an agreed sum. Then they would not need to improve the slums, for they could close them. Mr. Abrahams said some of the properties were not really worth the expense of putting in a new drainage system. Mr. D. Davies s;ud the owner would have the option of putting them in good condi- tion. Mr. Abrahams: Some they cannot. Mr. D. Davies said those slums that suv vived would be fit, and it seemed to him the Corporation could effect improvements at little or no expense at all to the town. Mr. Owen said the Swansea Corporation looked at the matter from a business point of view. If the Corporation bought land and someone offered 5d. a foot m-orc the Cor- poration would let it. Mr. Merrells said they ought almost to give land for anyone who wanted to build for the working classes. The Deputy Town Clerk explained what was done with glum property at present, and said under the suggested arrangement it would be. for the Housing. Department t.) go further than they did now and put an end to the Unfit houses. During the discussion insistence was laid upor, the lack- of housing accommodation which had reailv prevented this in the past. The Cliairma.u pointed out the Swansea Corporation would scon have 160 new houses ready. Mr. Merrells said the building was not meeting the growing denMEd. The Chairman thought if the Committee had a definite policy, and raid they were going to buiid say 400 or 500 housas private enterprise would know, but the latter did not know how far the Corporation was going. And so long as that indeiiniteness prevailed, whether it was in the form ot Corporation building or co-operation, private enterprise would be stopped. Mr. Merrells did not think private enter- prise had been led w that conclusion. The Corpora.tion had been waiting for workmen's dwellings for years, and they had been driven to build. Why, for the houses the Corporation were building there were four timos as many applicants as houses. The Chairman said when there were empty houses in the town whim property existed, and it was not dealt with under Part II. Aid. Morris said the present members were not then on the committee. Not two dozen houses had been built at Swansea during the last ten years, to let at 4s. or 4s. 6d. a week. Mr. D. Davies said 7s. or 8s. a week was paid in Rodney-street. Mr. Merrells said private enterprise oouid not let at 4s. or 4s. 6d. a week, for building materials and charges had increased. Tim- ber was dearer, stoates were dearer—not oe- I ca;use wages were higher. Masons' wages were not higher th.an 20 years ago, and joiners and plumbers were the same- Mr. D. \Davies said the cost to-day was 25 to 30 per cent, more to build than 15 years ago. Mr. Merrells pointed out that joinery work was cheaper than 20 years ago, and lime was also cheaper. I The Chairman suggested tha.t it was ad- visable to put into force upon some firm and friendly lines, as adopted in Birmingham, Pa.rt IL of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, and the Council be recom- mended to put the work upon the Housing Committee and the engaging of the services of an experienced surveyor to advise. Aid. D. Williams said Swansea had too many surveyors, and they did not waint another for 200 years. another for 200 years. Mr. Merrells said it did not mean a. new i department, a.s one of the assistant sur- veyors could act in conjunetiff.i with the ModicaJ Officer of Health. Mr. B.^ Davies thought they were taking the wrong end of it. Let them ask the Council to adopt the principle on linos sug- gested by Mr. Merrells, viz.. to give the land on special conditions to those prepared to enter into restricted covenants. And they could recommend the adoption of the principle of Part n., which, by their re commendation, would be made effective. De- tails could be left later. Aid. D. William,s reminded them the con- ditions at Birmingham were different. Mr. Merrells said in subsidising private enterprise they sltould not, lose sight of the fact they would be subsidising employers. M'r. D. Harris said the rents at present ¡ were so high, it was almost impossible for a labourer to live in the town. Mr. Davies's suggestion was put in the form of a resolution, and was carried, wiith- out anv dissentients, and MT. Abrahams and the Chairman were heartily thanked for the interest they had 'taken in the matter. In the course of subsequent discussion on the Baptist Well houses, Mr. D. Daviee said lie was surprised at the smallness of the houses, and, moreover, no corner would be free from draughts. The Estate Agent explained that the LooaJ Government Board had compelled the Cor- poration to alter the original design. A person in front of the kitohen fire had three doors all blowing upon him. Mr. D. Davies said if there were four times as many applicants for the houses as accommodation, he should move at the Council meeting that instead of the estate agent lettkig them one by one as formerly, notices be issued inviting offers, and th«n preference be gWen to those displaced by the improvemoats. .J
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ARREST OF A LLANELLY BANK MANAGER. I MR. ARTHUR EVAN S CHARGED AND REMANDED. ALLEGED FORGERY OF CHEQUE FOR £ 1,312. C,onsid-e-rable consternation was created at Li a nelly on W odnesday by the arrest of Mr. Arthur Evans, manager of the Llaneliy branch of Lioyds Bank, Limited, the arrest being effected (as already announced in the "Dady Poot") by Supt. Rogers at 1.30 p.m. Rumours had gained currency in the town earlier in the week, that Mr. Evans had been suspended, and that he had tendered his re- signation as manager since Friday. At the close of the proceedings at the police court on "Wednesday Mr. P. Jennings, solicitor, j who was accompanied by Chief Inspector Williams, of Lloyds Bank, applied for a. war- ACCUSED, MR ARTHUR EVANS. rant for Mr. Evans's arrest, and it was is- sued by Mr. Trubshaw and Mr. Margrave. rr Shortly after this the arrest was effected by Supt. Rogers, who read over the charge, which was that of "forging a certain bill of exchange, to wit a bank cheque, purporting- to be drawn and signed by one Henry Thomas, for the payment of £ 1,312." At six o'clock in the evening a special court was held at the police rtation by Mr. Ernest Trubshaw, and de-fandant was brought up to answer the charge of "forging a cheque for £1,312. Defendant-, who bad.- been closeted with his solicitor, Mr. David Rnndei]} (Messrs. Randell, Saunders, and R.andel!) prior to the arrival of the niagns- trates, was pale, but did not betray emotion. During the proceedings, which were over within ten minutes, his son stood by his side. Mr. D. Jennings appeared for the prose- cution, Mr. David Randell for the defence, and M-r. Gwijym R. Price, solicitor, wakhoo the proceedings on behalf of Mr. Henry Thomas, Pendderw, Ponthem-y. Among others present were Chief Inspector Williams. of Lloyds Bank Mr. Baugh, of the chief office of Lloyds Bank; Supt. Rogers, and Inspector Jones. Mr. Jennings said the charge was one cf feloniously forging a bill of exchange for -61,318. For obvious reasons he only pro- posed to give evidence of arrest and to apply for a remand. He understood that Mr. Ran- deil, who appeared for the defence, offared no objection. Mr. Randell: I offer no objection. Supt. Rogers was then called. Mr. Jemiings Did you to-day arrest the defendant on the warrant produced? Supt. Rogers Yes; I arrested him at 1.30. Mr. Jennings Did yon charge him with the offence?—I read the warrant over to hMn. Did he make any reply?—I cautioned him, and he made no statement. Mr. Jennings: I apply for a remand for seven days. I am afraid we will not be able to set the case ready by Monday. Mr. RanleJ; said he proposed to apply for bail on Thursday. j Magistrates' Clerk You can make the ap- plication now. Mr. Randroll: I think it will be more con- venio,iit to make it to-morrow. Mr. 'Trubshaw: I can make it convenient to attend then. The defendant was remanded until Tlyurs- dav, the 15th inst., it being understood tha.t Mr. Randeli would apply for bail on Thurs- dav. DEFENDANT'S COMMERCIAL CAREER. Mr. Evans came to Liaueliy about ten years ago -s assistant manager at Lloyds Bank, and ever since be took 1m residence in the town be has been held in. the highest es- teem. His genial manner gained for him the friendship of all who came in personal con- tact with him. Prior to his appointment to the Llanellv branch Mr. Evans was the cashier at the Carmarthen branch of Lloyds Bank for many years, and still earlier he was the ledger-keeper at a bank ai Merthyr. He, is about 50 years of age, and is a native of Fishguard, Pernbrokashire.
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SWANSEA ELECTRIC LIGHTING. CAFE PROPRIETOR'S BIOSCOPIC REQUIREMENTS. STRAND FATALITY: A CURIOUS APPLICATION. Swansea Electric Lighting and Tramways Coram: e.e met on Wednesday, Mr. A. Sin- clair presiding. _The Engineer reported that there were 1,691 consumers on the books, and that 12 applications had since been received. Mr. A. E. Richards, Cafe Mcnico, wrote re a special rate of charge far electricity, stating that he proposed giving bioscope shows at his new hall. The Engineer said it would not be advisable to place MR Richards oil the same rates as places Ot amusement, but that the current used by his bioscope be registered on a separate meter and charged lor in a similar way as at the Albert Hall, when a bioscope demon- stration took place.—Agreed to. A sub-committee wac appointed to open and initial the tenders for lamps and ma- terial needed for the new arc ighting scheme. Engineer reported on the positions of arc lamps along additional tramway routes. In answer to Mr. Heramiugs the Engineer said that to light the routes from the centre of the street was out of the question. After discussion arrangements were made in conjunction with the Streets Committee for the lighting of the whole of the tramway routes. In reference to Waiter-road and Mansel-stereet tire Engineer suggested experi- menting with two or three different types of metallic filament lamps aixl fittings be- fore inviting tenders for any arc. lighting. Mr. Merrells thought that \VaJter-roid could be lighted from the centre. The Engineer, however, pointed • -ut the difficulties, and his recommendation was agreed to. A letter was read from Mr. Edwa-rd Harris, solicitor, acting for clients who.se names were not disclosed, suggesting pro- posals for the transfer and reorganisation of the local electric supply service. A factor of increasing importance in industrial ex- pansion, the letter pointed out, was t;ic provision of a cheap power for the operation of machinery, ;uid it would be found that the offer of electric power at a low price had frequently been the decisive condition. It was submitted that the Swansea electrical undertaking did not at present contribute in any appreciable degree to the industrial progress cf the district, and Mr. Harris' j clients were prepared to undertake the finan- cial and other i-csponsibilities of the electric- supply, to extend the system of distribution, and substantially to reduce the cost of cur- rent to present and prospective consumers, both for lighting and power purposes. The i method of transfer suggested would be for the company to acquire from the Cocpora- tion its present undertaking, on becoming responsible for the payment cf the insta;- j ments of loan charges payable in respect u1 all debts contracted by the Corporation in connection therewith, and undertaking to extend the system of distribution and at the same time substantially to reduce the price of current. The security for the due pay- ment of t'neee instalments would be the undertaking, as extended from time to time by the co;npany, so that there would be an I increasing security for a diminishing liability. It v/es confidently expected that ( the important reduction in power rate would j check the present unfortunate tendency for j local works, etc., to put in their own separ- j ate plants, and would stimulate the settle- ment of new industries in the ristrict. I The Mayor (Mr. M. Tutton): Very prettily worded.. Mr. Coiwill proposed that the matter he not entertained. I The Obairiiian explained that no sale was contemplated, but the company desired te take up and work what the Swansea Cor- poration had got. The Mayor: And meanwhile they scoop in the money from our customers to meet these obligations. They practically know thax, we have got. a good thing, and consequently they could say "We a.re in a. splendid posi- tion at your expense." Not only that we are a self-contained body here, and we f know ihes local requirements better than anyone else tui tell us. The Committee unanimously decided net j to entertain the proposal?. An application was made through Messrs. (lee and Edwards for six guirieas to defray the funeral expenses of 'the little girl who was fatally burned while playine on the j cinder tip* at the rear of the EI-ctricity Station. The application was made apartt from any question of legal liability, and +he Committee, whilst regretting the circum- stances, referred the matter to the Mayor and Town Clerk. It was stated that the father was in poor circumstances.
IS A NEW SCHOOL WANTED?
IS A NEW SCHOOL WANTED? ponT TALBOT COMMITTEE AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL. At Port Talbot Schools Group managers on Tuesday, MT. E. Evans presiding, It was decided to accept the offer of 'Mr. Lipscomb (Miss Talbot's agent) for one-third of an acre of land a.t. Tadbach for £roo for a new infants' school. Mr..M.. Hunter .(for the Earl of Jersey) wrote offering half-on-aerc of land at Pwlly- glaw for a new school at £ 375—The .terms were too high in comparison with the Tai- bach site. The question of a higher elemen- tary school for Port Talbot was discussed. Mr. H. DaviefS understood that the County Council would not erect one where there was an. intermediate school. MT. M. Thomas proposed that they re- commend to the county that, the matter be postponed.—Mr. H. Davies seconded. Chairman said he was strongly in favour of this school.—Mr. H. Davies: We don't object to the sort of school, but to the ex- penditure. Chairman said that the land had been bought and any recommendation passed wonld have little effect. Mr. Wm. Matthias said that the County Council shouid give some consideration to the CyuaneT district, where there was a population of over 10.000. It was expensive to send children to Port Talbot. Eventually an amendment by Mr. W. Jenkins to postpone the matter for another month was carried.
J. JAY WILLIAMS
J. JAY WILLIAMS ADJUDICATED A BANKRUPT. Bankruptcy receiving orders have been gazetted in regard to Mr. Joira Jay Wil- liams, lately ol Queen's Gate, London, and Sketty, bookkeeper with Bapbuei Tuck (ot I America], Ltd., London, and a so carrying ¡ on business at the new Lynch Colliery, Llan- morlais, and Rutland House, Swansea., oui- lierv proprietor. In the reoeivuig order made in debtor's petition by the High Court of Bankruptcy, London, the "Lonaon Gazette" describes the bankrupt as of his Majesty's Prison, Wormwood Serabbs, lately residing at 169, Queen's Gate, South ivensington, and formerly Beaumaris Man- sions, Baysvvater, London, lately carrying ¡ on business at 7, Nicholas Lane, London, and Rutland ilouse, Swansea, c-oiliery pro- I prietor.* In the receiving order on creditor's petition made by the Swansea Court on July 2nd, debtor is described as now of Brixton. I Gaol. It will be recalled tha.t. he was re- cently sentenced at the Old BRilev to three vears' penal servitude for forgery and fraud m -connection with the monies of Raphael Tuck, Ltd. It is as yet unknown whether the bank- rapt will be brought up in London or in Swansea. The general practice is to take the public examination in the district where the receiving order is made. In this case two orders have been made. London, how- €ver3 is a step in advance of Swansea in that there an order of adjudication has also been made. For the convenience of the pritcn authorities it is thought that the public examination will take place in Len- don.