The Cardiff Times

CARDIFF LIBERALS. Vjsits of Mr Asquith and Mr John Morley. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. A well-attended meeting of the Executive Committee of the Cardiff Liberal Association was held on Tuesday evening at the offices, St, Mary-street, under tbe presidency of Councillor Sidney Robinson. A verv favourable financial report was sub- mitted, showing tilit the work of special collec- tion for the extinction of the old debt was pro- gressing very satisfactorily. Only £ 120 now remained to be obtained. The Secretary (Mr Allgood) stated that during the current year nearly iE2,000 had been collected for different purposes connected with the Liberal cause in Cardiff- (applause)- a ni that the position of the association, comparatively with that o&last year, was very satisfactory indeed. Up to that evening they bad during the year enrolled 1,214 members, as compared with 683 on the corres- ponding date last year. Making allowance for changes, no fewer than 647 new members had been registered and had paid their subscriptions during 1904, the total, as previously stated, now standing at 1,214. The amount received in subscriptions up to date bad been £ 619, as compared with X369 at.. the corresponding date last year. Aniong the zecent contributors to the special fund were Mr G. T. Heald, El ls; Mr J. W. Jones, iEl Is Mr Charles Thompson, ElO Mr J. G. Mary- chnrcb, JE5 Mr Robert Scott, 45 Mr Pearson, 11 13. It was announced that Mr Asquith would visit Cardift on December 19th, and address a meeting in the Park Hall. The secretary was instructed to make the necessary arrangements for a great liberal demonstration on that date. The Chairman added that Mr John Morley would also visit Cardiff towards the end of January or beginning of February, but the date had not yet been fixed. It is, understood also that Mr Winston Churchill, who has made a definite promise to address a political meeting in Cardiff, would make his visit subsequent to that of Mr John Morley. Municipal Elections.-Allegea Irregularities. The President introduced the subject of muni- clpal elections and submitted a resolution of congratulation to Messrs Grossman, Richards, and Nicholls upon the victories gained by them in their respective wards. A second resolution was adopted cordially thanking Messrs Seccombe, Lester Jones, Sydney Jenkins, Beddoe Rees, H. Scott, Martin, and W. RobertSi for the gallant tigbts and the sacrifices they had made on be- iialf of the party, at the same time expressing deep rex ret that tbeir efforts had not been crowned with success. These resolutions were spoken to by Coancil- lors Robert Bird, F. J, Beavan, and Munn, and the proceedings developej into a discussion of the circumstances-attending the different contests. Incidentally a very important announcement Was made. It was stated that during the count- ing of the votes in tbe Park Ward, some small bandies of votes cast for Mr Ssccombe were dis- covered to bnve been placed with those of his op- ponent. This discovery engenderel suspicion that other irregularities had taken place. This/fact was commented upon during the discussion though no indication was given as to any action that may be taken with reference to the matter. Among other speakers were Messrs Lewis Williams, W. H. Pethybridge, John Enoch, Wm Jebkin3, Ed. Morgan, S. Wilkinson, and others. Me Nicbolls, Mr Lester Jones, and Mr Seccombe responded. There was general agreement that whilst the party had suffered a serious rereraal, this fact only gave occasion for renewed and more ener. getic effort in the canse of Liberalism. The special need of gTaater cohesion, a more careful preparation, both in choice of candidates and in working the ejections, aud also in bringing a large section of professed adherents of the I party to a clearer recognition of their municipal duty were dwelt upon. The proceedings, which were somewhat pro- longed, terminated with the reference to the General Purposes Committee of certain Ipoint* which had been raised during the discussion.

CHRISTM ASjpUDDIN GS. r, e)t' the benefit of our lady readers we give them the following recipe for their Cbiistma^ plarr pudding. Take three-quarters of a pound of flour. two ounces of Borwick's baking powder, two ounces of bread crumbs. one and a half pound of suet, two pounds of raiains, one pound I of currants, ten otince3 of sugar, two ounces of almonds, onfe pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice :o taste. the icgredisats well to- gether and add six egg wall beaten, and three- ^narteis of a pin* of u.ilis (UYifle 'm ly/?, aud i JttfcU ei^ht b9VUS» )

SUFFOCATED IN A BOILER. Two Men Killed at Blaenaven. A very sad fatality occurred at the Blaenavon Works on Saturday, two men being asphyxiated. It appears that one man, Thomas Davies, a boilermafeer, was inside a boiler examining it, and another man, William Pritchard, was clean- ing it out. While engaged in these tasks a sud- den outburst of gas from the hot furnace kicked back bv some means or other, and getting into the boiler overcame both men. One was dead when taken out, and the other succumbed latei. The men leave lamilies. In a later message our Blaenavon correspon dent says it appears that the men were engaged examining and e'eaning a. boiler which is con- nected with a battery of boilers fired by gas from the hot blast furnace. This furnace has not, how. ever, been working, bnt was being put into order. Davies fell on his lamp and sustained rather severe burns about the body, and although not dead when taken out, succumbed in a short time. Pritchard, who was working at the back of the boiler, was quite dead when taken out. Both men are married, Pritchard having a very large family. At Blaenavon Police Court on Tuesday Mr J. B. Walford, solicitor, held an inqniry into the sad fatality which occurred at the Blaenavon Works on Saturday morning last, when Thomas Davies (32), boilersmitb, and William Pritchard (14). fireman, were asphyxiated whilst ongaged in cleaning the boilers at the works. Mr Foster Martin, manager of the works, and Mr White, district inspector of factories, were present. Mr Coleman, solicitor, of Newport, who ap peared for the company, expressed on behalf of the director deep regret at the unfortunate accident. Evidence was then given by William Ogden Dayson, chief engineer at the Blaenavon WoTka, who said the men were eugaged in cleaning the boiler, which is connected with a battery of boilers fired by the gas from the hot blast fur- nace. The damper and valve connecting this boiler with the combustion chamber had been disconnected and properly clayed in June last by bis (witness's) instruction. Witness examined the boiler ten minutes after the accident with the doors of the boiler open, and be could find no trase of a leakage. His theory of the accident a, was that a sudden outburst of gas from the hot furnace kicked back, and the as by some means or other got through to where tbe deceased men were working, and in that way they were asphyxiated The explosion was such a violent one that it shook everything. The other boilers showed eigns of t'ae kick, and were leaking slightly. The deceased were working with the doors of the boilers closed, which was quite contrary to all orders and lIife working. Cross-examined by Mr Coleman, the witness said the kick would be more severe on this one boiler with the doors closed. It was a risky thing for men to go into the boilers and close the doors. Thomas James Pritchard (17), son of the de- ceased man Pritchard,said heassistod his fater to clean a fiue on the day in question. His father went into the boiler first. The door near the entrance was open then, and the other closed. David followed carrying a naphtha lamp, and asked witness to close the entrance door and he did so. hearing no sounds from within, witness be came alarmed in about an hour, and he com- municated with one of the workmen, who found the dead bodies in the boiler. Thomas Arthur, boiler feeder, stated that he told Pritchard to leave the doors of the boiler open. Cross-examined, he said he heard the boy Pritchard eall to his father more than once after thejatter had gone into the boiler. Witness went into the boiler to search for Pritchard and found David, this being the first intimation he received that David was in the boiler. The Coroner remarked that his impression was that it was dangerous to take a light into the boiler with the door shot. Mr Coleman said that there was ample light for the Tiou in the boiler without taking a light in, but he presumed the door had been shut because there was a gusty wind blowing. Tbe Coroner The men would not take a lamp in unless it was wanted. Mr Coleman A light had been taken in many times before.—But were the door;! closed ?—I can't say that. The Coroner said. in summing up, that the men would probably have been alive to-day if the I doors of the boiler had not been shut. It was for the jury to say if they thought that the entrance valve into the combustion chamber from the boiler should be hermetically sealed. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," attributing blame to no one.

The Brynmawr schools will be closed for the next fortnight upon the recommendation of Dr. Thomas, medical officer of health, owijpg |Q the epidemic of measles in the district. — M

BIRTHDAY HONOURS. eo Five New Baronets. DISTINCTION FOR CONSERVATIVE WHIP. The following list of birthday bonoura was isaued from the Treasury on Tuesday night NEW PRIVY COUNCILLOR. The King has been pleased to direct that the following be sworn of his Majesty's Most -< Honourable Privy Council, Sir Alexander F. Acland-Hood, Bart,, M.P. The Dew Privy Councillor, Sir Alexander Acland-Hood, is well known as the chief Govern- ment Whip. He represents the West or Well- ington Division of {Somerset in the House of Commons and has rendered arduous and ialu. able service to the Conservative party. BARONETS. ] His Majestv has also been pleased to confer L_ I' 'L TT_ Baronetcies or cue united rungaom upon- Sir Charles Cayzar, M.P. Sir J. Fortescue Flannery. M.P. Mr Edward Boyle, K.C., M.P. Mr James Heath, M.P. Mr Michael B. Nairn. Sir Charles Cayzer, Sir J. Fortescue Flanneryi and Mr James Heath are members of Parliament, representing respectively Barrow-in-Furness, the Shipley division of Yorkshire, and the North- West division of Staffordshire. Mr Boyle, besides being a King's Councillor, is a. director of the London and India Docks, and in that capacity is prominently interested in shipping and commerce. He unsuccessfully con- tested Hastings at the last General Election. It was Mr Boyle who appeared at the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions, on behalf of a number of South Wales colliery companies which appealed against the assessment of their properties in the Merthyr and Pontypridd Unions a few months ago. Mr Nairn is a prominent citizen of Kirkcaldy, a generous contribator to charitable objects, and a founder of the Cottage Hospital and Technical Schools. KNIGHTHOODS. His Majesty has farther been pleased to confer the honour of knighthood on the tollowiug- Mr Theodore V. S. Angler. Mr George W. Baxter. Mr Richard M. Beachcroft. Mr J. A. Bellamy. Mr Henry Cook. secretary t3 the Royal Com- pany of Archers. Mr J. I. McCraith. Mr Malcolm McNeill, C.B., Vice-president of the Local Govern men t Board for Scotland. Mr A.. Major, late Director of Army Contracts. Dr. Charles rl. Marriott. Dr. Shirley F. Murphy. Mr Thomas Pink. Professor W. J. Sinclair. Dr. J. Wilson Swan, F.R.S. Mr Aston Webb, R.A. Mr Angler ia a large sbipowna;, and has held many offices in the Chamber of Shipping. He is prominently associated with The Baltic." Mr Baxter is a Dundee manufacturer, a deputy lieutenant, and a munificent benefactor to local philanthropic objects. Mr Beachcroft", of the London County Council, represented North faddington in the first Council, and afterwards acted as deputy-chairman and vice-chairman. He is a solicitor and has been selected as first chairman of the Metropolitan Water Board. Mr Bellamy is a prominent Pljmontiiian, and filled the office of Mayor of that town in 1901 and 1902. He has been conspicuous .in connec. tion with sanitary reforms, and with the techni- cal schools movement, and has also done much in the direction of facilitating electrical com- munication between lighthouses apd the abore. Mr Henry Cook is secretary to the Royal Company of Scottish Archers. Mr McCraith is a leading citizen of Notting- ham. Mr McNeill before becoming Vice-President of the Local Government Board for Scotland was for some time its Secretary. Mr A. Major, the late Director of Army Con- tracts, has served in the War Office for many -years. Dr. Marriott is a leading figure at Leicester. For 40 years he has been consulting surgeon itt Leicester Infirmary, where he foonded the Nursing Institution. Dr. Mnrphy is medical officer of the London County Council, and has done a great deal in the direction of the protection of public health in the Metropolis, particularly in the matter of the prevention of the spread of smallpox and other contagions diseases. Prior to his present ap poinimsnt he was assistant director of tha Local Government Board Vaccine Department. Mr Pink is a member of the well-known firm that bears his name, and is an extensive em- ployer of labour, having very large works at Southwark, London. Professor Sinclair is a leading personality in connection with the Victoria University at Manchester. Dr. Swan is the inventor of the Swtn Electric Lamp. He is also well known in the photographic world in connection with rapid dry plates, and has been president of the Society of Electrical Engineers. Mr Aatsn Webb is a well known Royal Academician, and has been brought into public notice of late as the designer of the general scheme of the Victoria Memorial in the Mall and in front of Buckingham Palace.

A SURPRISE VISIT. POLICEMAN IN UNIFORM IN BED. Amusing Case. At Neath Borough Police Court on Monday Albert Morgan Beasley, landlord of the Thiee Cranes public-house. Wind-street, Neath, was summoned for selling beer alter midnight on the 21st ult. and Thomas Howells, of Cress- well-terrace, John Thoma.9, Rugby-road, com- mercial traveller, and P.C, Collins, of the Neath Borough Police, were charged with being unlaw- fully on licensed promises. Mr Trevor Hunter was for the prosecution, and Mr A. J. Jeffreys defended. Mr Hunter, in opening. said the landlord, when askej by the police, denied there was any- one on the premises. The police searched the house, and on going upstairs the landlord asked them not to go into a bedroom, as his wife was there. They, however, went into the room, and there found the two defendants, Howells and Williams, under the bed, and P.C. Collins, fully dressed and in police uniform, in tbe bod and covered with bedclothes. Head-Constable Evan Lewis., who said he as accompanied by Inspector Jones, corroborated the abova statement. Replying to Mr Jeffreys, the Head-Constable said Collins had been on duty all day watching a man wbo bad attempted to commit suicide. For the defence it was stated that the defen- dant Williams, having had a difference at home with his wife, was staying at the Three Cranes for the night. Howells said that Williams had asked him to stay with him, and he bad decided to do so. P.C. Collins, who prior to joining the Neath Police Force was for six years in the Metro- politan Police, said he bad been nine and a half hours watching a man who bai attempted to commit suicide. He wanted refreshment, and went to the Three Cranes for a glass of beer. He ran upstairs when the knock came because he had his uniform on. The Bench said they had taken into consideration that this was the first offence and fined Beasley S3 and costs. Howells, Williams, and Collins, who pleaded not guilty, were each fined 11 and costs.

STRAWBERRIES AT BARRY HOSPITAL, Doctors Disagree.-Warm Discussion. At a meeting of Barry District Conncil on Tuesday evening, held under the presidency of Councillor J. C. Meggitt, a motion was brought forward by the Hospital Committee regretting that misleading statements should have been made without justification of extravagant expen- diture at the Accident Hospital. Councillor W. J. Williams moved that the minute be ex- punged, as it was tantamount to a vote of censure on Councillor Sixamith. The Rev. T. Pandy John seconded. Councillor Jose, wh3 moved the resolution at the Hospital Committee, denied that it was intended to be in any way a vote of censure, but was simply a vindication of the staff. Dr. Sixamith considered the recommenda- tion a gross personal insult to himself. Dr. O'Donnell said the matter had been talked about outside by Dr. Sixamith as having done him a considerable amount of good.—Dr. Sixamith That is one of the most deliberate lies I have ever heard in my life.—The Chairman asked Dr. O'Donnell to accept that statement, and that gentleman said that while doing so he would later prove, to him that he did say so. Councillor Paterson supported the recommendation if it was not intended as a personal vote of censnre. Councillor S. K. Jones, as a member of the Hospital Committee, snid the recommendation could be construed in no other way. Councillor Sixamith said the bills showed that on Juno 29th and July 2nd strawberries were supplied, excluding the cream. The motion to expange the recommendation of the Hospital Committee was carried by 14 votes to five.

BLOOD SPITTING AND WEAK LUNGS. Doctors Failed. Cured by VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Mr CLARK, 58, Nelsoa-atreet, Aberdeen, writes I have been suffering many years with chronic bronchitis and asthma. For a long time I was in a low state, having been weakened by continual vomiting and epitting of blooi. In July last I commenced taking Veno's Lightning Congh Cure; I had then been off work six months. The first dose gave me relief and I rapidly improved. I am now cured, enjoying good health, quite a new man everybody is surprised. I breathe freely, my cough and vomiting is stopped. I cannot realise after so much doctoring and snffering how your Cough Cure has cured me so qnickly." Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is the most efficient remedy procurable for coughs, colds. bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, weak lnngs, and children's cough. 9a, Is lid, and 2s 9d, at Chemists everywhere. f'iftfS

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1 CARDIFF. The new Mayor of Cardiff, Alderman Robert Hughes, J.P., is an essentially self-made man. He was born in 1857 at Llanegrjn, near Towyn, Merionethshire, of which place the Rev. G. A. Jones was vicar before coming to take charge of St. Mary's, Cardiff, and it was through that gentleman's influence that, at the age of 16, Mr Hughes was offered by Mr Nell, of the Eavle Brewery, a situation as clerk. Mr Hughes's advancement may then be said to have been rapid. After six months he became the brewery representative in the valleys above Cardiff, and when the concern was converted into a limited liability company he was made a director. Since 1878 the new Mayor haa held the responsible position of manager for South Wales, Monmouth- shire, and Herefordshire of the business of Alderman Robert Hughes, J.P. 1 Messrs John Dewar and -'Co., distilleis, Perth and London, with the bead branch office at Cardiff. Two years ago, by an I arrangement with Messrs Dewar, Mr Hughes became the Cardiff manager for Messrs Worthington and Co. During his long residence in the borough Mr Hughes, who is a thorough Welshman and speaks the language -tiaently, has taken a keen interest in the Friendly Society movement, and one of the Oddfellows' lodges bears his name. In politics be has always been an ardent Conservative, but it was not until 15 years ago that he took an active part in local political life, when he became chairman of the Conservative forking Men's Club. In 1892 he first entered the Council by being elocted for the Central Ward, defeating Mr Jotham by the nar- row majority of 14. He has sat for this ward ever since. In 1900 Mr Hughes became a candidate for Parliament. fighting the Rhondda division against Mabon-of course, a hopeless undertak- ing. Mr Hughes is a Chuichman, and is a mem., ber of the Llandalf Diocesan Conference.

SWANSEA. "f\,T_ Alderman W.li. Spring, Swansea snew mayut, is the son of the late Mr James Spring, a gentle- man farmer, of Woolaston, Gloucester. It was at Woolaston the alderman was born, but he came to Swansea as long ago as 1851 as an official of the old South Wales Railway. Resigning this position after a little while he started in business on the old site of Messrs Fulton's present pra- mises in Wind-street, which he built. From that time onward he has always been regarded as one of the most striving and hard-working tradesmen in the borough. At one time he took an active part in the Volunteer movement, and he has always been associated with Friendly Societies. As a recognition some 22 years ago the Great Western Lodge of Oddfellows was named after him, and with his active support the society received an impetus which it greatly needed, becoming eventually the premier financial lodge in the Swansea district. In recognition of his invaluable services the members in 1890 enter- tained him at a banquet, and during the proceed- ings presented to him an illuminated address and a handsome and massive silver tea. and Alderman W. R. Spring. I coffee service. Mr Spring's enthnsir-sm for philanthropic movements has been unbounded, and as an instance of his goodness of heart we may mention that for some years be bad a monster loaf of bread kneaded and baked annually from a wbole sack of flour and placed in tbe chancel of the parish Cbnrch for subsequent division amongst the poor. His weekly gift to each male inmate of the Union of an ounce of tobacco was not the least valued of his many acts of thoughtfniness. He is a Freemason of 30 years' standing, and has obtained nearly all the honours possible in the craft. In 1889 he, at the request of a deputation of working men, con- sented to stand for the Council, and was elected in the Victoria Ward by a large majority. He has folly justified his election in the ward by the improvements his influence has brought about there. He has been twice chosen alderman, and noweomes the crowning honour of the mayoralty. It comes h..te in life, the new Mayor being in his 80th vear, but he is full of life and energy. Mr Spring has taken no active interest in politics, and prefers to ber,classed as an "Independent." his ambition being to be a representative of the people as a whole and a people's mayor.

NEWPORT, MON. Councillor Robert Wilkinson, J.P., Newport's now Mpyor, is a native of Appledore, North Devon, where he was born 51 years ago. He came to Newport in 1867, and by dInt of indomit- abl3 plack and close attention to duty he soon got into the good graces of his rrincipals, was taken into partnership, and by to-day he is the principal partner in Messrs Rennie, W-ilkiinson and Co., shipbrokers, who carry on an extensive shipping trade with the East Indies. Twelve years ago he obtained a seat on tbe Newport borporation, and has retained it ever since, his re-election a fortnight ago being unopposed. He I Councillor Roburt Wilkinson. J P. I is one of tho most outspoken members on the Council. :He has consistently opposed the Went- wood water schemeand the erection of the trans- porter bridge over the Usk. On the other band he has endeavoured to indnce the Corporation in conjunction with the Alexandra Dock Company to erect wharves for the importation of cattle to Newport from abroad, and for the importation of frozen meat, &c., from New Zealand. Despite his frankness he is one of the most popular men at the docks, particularly with the working men, whose cause he championed during the recent controversy on the Docks Bill. lIe is a Church- man and a Conservative, but on many of the questions which are discussed by the Corporation he is as Progressive as some of the most Progressive of that body.

MONMOUTH. The Mayor-elect, Councillor G. R. Edwards, enters his second year of office at the unanimous request of the Council and the best wishes of his fellow townsmen. His first year of office was not by any means-a Binecure: the electric works, A .1. __LI- the sewage disposal scheme, auu yuunc improvements entailing upon him much work and anxiety. But the whole of those undertak- ings are now practically complete. Aid. Major Williams, Mr G. It Edwarda. Abergavenny. Monmouth.

ABERGAVENNY. Alderman Major Williams, is the sixth Mayor of the borough since the restoration of the charter, „he himself having filled the office in 11900. ,In. political life tbe Mayor is a Liberal, t He is 'a&ftldeciBftn of tbe County Council, and also a J.P. Very widely known and respected j he Is an active supporter of the Church, and also takes a deep interest in the welfare of the young. For years he was chairman of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians, of which he i3 still a mem- ber. He is a governor of King Henry VIII. Gram- mar School, and chairman of the County In- 1 termediate School for Girls. He held a commis- sion in the 4th :V.B. S.W.B. for many years, being attached to the Usk Company before pro- motion to the rank of Major.

C0WBRIBGE. Councillor W. L. Jenkins, the new Mayor, is the eldest son of Alderman Lewis Jenkins, Graig House, Cowbridge. He was born in 1866, and was educated at Cowbridge Grammar School and the University College School and College, Gower-street, London. He carries-on the busi- ness ot wine and spirit merchant and aerated water manufacturer at Cowbridge. He is married to the eldest daughter of Mr John Lewis, of Brigam, and has two sons. Councillor Jenkins has been a member of the Town Council for 12 years, and previously occupied the position of chief magistrate of the ancient borough in the year 1897-8, and takd a very active interest in all matters concerning the well-being of the town. He is a staunch Churchman and Con- servative in politics. Mr H. C. Rich, Mr \V. L. Jenkins, j Brecon. Cowbridge. |

'I BRECON. 1 Mr Councillor H. C. Rich, who has been I unanimously selected for the Mayoralty, is the eldest son of the late Alderman H. C. Rich (who was Mayor of Brecon in 1871, and who subse- quently occupied the position of alderman from June 3rd, 1885, to the time of his death-over ten years). The Mayor elect, who is in his 51st year, was educated at Christ College. Eight years ago he was elected as the Progressive can., didate to represent the Watton division of Brecon on the Breconshire County Council. For 26 years he was identified with the Breconshire Volunteers (1st V.B. S.W.B.), and wears the long service medal and held the rank of colour- sergeant for the greater part of his long service, there being during his time no more popular i non-commissioned officer of the battalion. Ile was the first secretary of the Brecon Literary; Institution, which he served for 20 years. He also takes a great interest in the Borough and ) County Infirmary. He is a keen sportsman and an enthusiastic supporter of cricket and football. He conducts one of the chief carriage-building businesses in South Wales—a business estab. //fij T>-Ver years ago by his late father (Aid. Rich). In religion bo belongs to the Wesleyan Methodist Church. n

ABERAVON. Councillor Timothy Owen, the new Mayor of Aberavon, is the first "Labour" Mayor elected to the office of chief magistrate of this ancient i borough. Councillor Owen is a railway signal- i man, and secretary of the local branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. He was first elected a councillor of Aberavon four years ago, and he was re-elected last year second on the poll. No more conscientious member perhaps has ever represented the borough, and as a Labour representative be has rendered yeoman service to the workers, his advocacy in tho-canae of the "bousing" of the people being most persistent, and his efforts in that direction have been rewarded by the Council adopting a scheme for the erection of some 24 bouses. As a mem- I ber of the Gas Committee, Councillor Owen has done much to assist the management in estab- lishing the undertaking on a firmer basis. Mr Owen is a Churchman, and an Independent in politics. Mr H. E. Smart. Mr T. Owan. I Kidwelly. Aberavon. I

KIDWELLY. "Of, Mr Henry Edward Smart, the new Mayor, was born in London in 1862, but came with his parents wbilst still young to Kidwelly, his father being Mr Henry Smart, who was for many years manager of the Gwendraeth Valley Railway, to which post the son succeeded on his father's death. MrSmart received his education atwaterloo College, Northampton, and to-day he is without a doubt the most popular man in Kidwally. He has for the last nine years been a most useful member of the Town Council, and has been re- turned on more than one occasion before the last election at the head of the poll. He was the last chairman of the Kidwelly School Board and the first chairman of the new local educational. authority, a position which he, however, threw np in protest against the veiy limited powers granted the local authority by the County Council Educational Committee. Ho is the proprietor of the Tycoch, Kidwelly, Silica Brick Works, and has also interests in the Kidwelly Tinplate Works and the Caepompren Colliery at Pontyeates. He married the elder daughter of Alderman Stephens, of the Arlais, and is thus a brother-in-law of the ex-Mayor, Mr A. Shephens, He is the people's warden at St.) Mary's Parish Chnrch.

N-EWPORT, PEM. The Mayor of this place is Mr H. R. Felix, Bridge flonse, who has also served in the past year. Three names were this year as usual sub- mitted to Sir Marteine Lloyd (lord of the Barony of Kemes), and according to custom the old Mayor was appointed for his second term. Mr Felix is afgood worker, and well-deserves the honour of re-election. Aid. J. Davie's. ML- H. R. Felix. Lan^peter, Newport, Pem.

LAMPETER. Alderman Joseph Davies has been again nomi- nated for his native borough, an honour, taking into account his services to the Council and the town, he richly deserves. He has had over nine vears' experience of municipal matters, and during those years has been one of the most hard-working members of the Council. Mr Davies is held in great respect by his fellow-townsmen. In 1902 he waft raised to an aldermanic seat, and became Deputy Mayor to Dr. Walker. Last year be was himself elected Maypr, and he has filled the post with honour. He is senior partner in the firm of Davies Brothers, shoe manufacturers. In religion Mr Davies is an ardent Wesleyan, and in politics a Unionist, although he is never known to have taken any prominent part 'in the latter sphere.

CARMARTHEN. Alderman E. A. Rogers, of Oakfield, a native of Carmarthen and third son of the late Mr Wm. Rogers, solicitor, of Carmarthen, has been, unanimously re-elected to the civic chair. His Worship was born 60 years-ago at Carmarthen, and ever since he attained his majority he has baen a successful plumber and contractor, his connection with municipal work extending over a long Deriod. He first entered the Council in 1875, and 10 years later was elevated to the chief magistrate's seat, being subsequently created an alderman, a position he occupied for eight successive years. A new rule necessitated his retirement from that office, but his absence from the Council Chamber was a comparatively brief one, and in November, 1903, he became Mayor for the second time, being elected an alderman a few months back through the resignation of Mr x^. ooidy ovans. uor years he was a member ot the Board of Conser- vators of the Towy Fishery DisGrrt. He is a Conservative and a Churchman, -1 Alderman Rogors, Mr W. Phillips, Carmarthen. Pembroke.

T- PEMBROKE. Councillor William Phillips, the newly-eleoted Mayor of Pembroke, was born at Camrose, Pem- l i)roi;ccslii re., an(i is 49 years of age. His parents came to Pembroke Dock when he was quits a chill, aa4 be, received all his education at local echopls. The eldest son in a large family, be commenced work at 12 years of age. Mr Phillips was married at 20 years of age, and for five years subsequently assisted his father in his business as a teamster and haulier. He has since ex- hibited some enterprise as ocontractor in several directions, and at tho present time, in addition to continuing his business as a haulier, is a coal and potato merchant. TIe has been a member of the Pembroke Town Council for about 17 years, having contested six municipal elections in the Pembroke Dock Ward of the borough, which annually returns throe members, and been re- turned at the head of the poll on five occasions. He succeeded Mr Bowling as chairman of the Highway Committee, and still holds that office. He is a trustee of Dr. Jones's Charity and a Freemason. In partnership with Mr John Scour- field, a local builder, be erected Gilgal Baptist Chapel, Pennar, of which taa is a member. In politics he is a Liberal.

ABERYSTWYTH. Councillor William Thomas, the new Mayor of Aberystwyth, is a native of Llanbrynman, Mont- gomeryshire. The first IS years of his life were spent on his father's farm. Afterwards he was engaged in mining and railway construction work. He was engaged in the constraction of the Newtown and Welshpool Railway, under Messrs David Davies & Savin, and in connection with a number of similar undertakings. He came to a-oerystwytn in iviarcn, lObO, and began business as a coal and builders' merchant, from which he retired about fonr years ago. With the exception of a break of three years, Mr Thomas has been a member of the Council ever since 1886, and in 1902-3 he occupied the Mayoral chair. Mr Thomas was a member of the School Board for 18 years and its chairman for the four last years of its existence. He is a guardian, a prominent Calvinistic Methodist, and in politics a Liberal. I JJflr W. J. Jones, Mr W. Thomas. Haverfordwest. Aberystwyth.

HAVERFORDWEST. Mr W. J. Jones, the new Mayor, is a solicitor, with an extensive practice in Haverfordwest and the sounty generally. He was born at Carmar- then, being the only son of the late Mr Samuel Jones, of 35. King-street. He is a captain in the 1st V.B.W.R., a Past Master of Freemasons, clerk to the Commissioners of Taxes, and Under- SherifE for Haverfordwest. His services on the Council date from eight years ago, when he was returned as an Independent.

NEATH. Mr Bevan has been elected for the third con. secutive year to fill the office of Mayor of Neath. Some months ago he gave £ 1,000 to the Neath Free Library Fund, and thus made it possible for the building scheme to be proceeded with. The foundation stone was laid recently by Mrs Bevan. In connection with that ceremony the Mayor and Mayoress entertained 600 invited guests to tea at the Gwyn Hall. Defeated at the poll on November 1st, the Council have co-opted Mr Bevan in re-electing him Mayor. Mr E. Evans-Bevan, Mr John Daniel, Neath. Cardigan.

CARDIGAN. Councillor John Daniel, Mayor-elect of Car- digan, ¡sn Liberal and Nonconformist, and was elected a member of the Council six years ago, and has proved himself a very active one. He is a Cardigan boy," aud carries on the business of house furnisher, as did his father before him.

LLANDOVERY. The new Mayor of Llandovery is Alderman C. P. Lewis, J.P., Llandingat, a gentleman who long ago made a mark for himself in cricket and football. Tie is sin old International. He has beep a member of the Town Council since 1889, occupied the civic cfaair in tbe year 1894-95, and" has also served on the Board of Guardians. He is h 1, a Conservative and a Churchman. For 15 years he bas acted as secretary of the Llandovery Agricul- tural Society.

THE OPEN COUNCIL. _no The above is the Lion of St. Mark. Venice. Oppo- site the Doge's Chamber in the Palace was a head of this LIon, with mouth open, into which persons secretly threw whatever was to meet the eye of the Doge. We place it at the head of this column to indicate that public letters are received by us, and also letters requiring answers on legal and-general topics.

LEGAL ADVICE. By a Cardiff Solicitor. Be Marriage (Stupid Onp-),-your husband being alive, and the fact being known to you. you would be liable to a prosecution for bigamy if you married again. Intestate (R.T.).-All the furniture will belong to B, the husband of the deceased. Debt (Inquirer).—Unless your debtor has in some way during the laBt six years acknowledged his indebtedness to you, your claim is statute barred, otherwise you can sue in the county court. Deceased Wife's Sister (A.B.J.).—If a man marries his deceased wife's sister and wishes to leave her his property he must do so by leaving it to her by name, and not as his wife. X. Y.Z.- Why not inquire at the Presbytery, Charles- street ? W.J.—Precise figures are not available. Cymro.—The monks who have settled in West Wales belong to the Benedictine Order, and come from ICerbeneat, Fixiisterre, having been banished from France under the Associations Law. These adherents of the Church of Rome are austere, reli- gious, and live in community. Some are priests and some are lay brothers, and all spend much time in church praying for tho world in general. They are agriculturists and noted scientific cheese makers. Some of the priests in Flintshire are Jesuits. Nuisance (Rhondda. Valley).-You :would have to prove that the cooing is such.as to be a nuisance. See a solicitor and ask him to write and take necessary steps. 3ROtice to Quit (Working Man).—If you do not quit at the expiration of the notice the landlord cannot as of richt claim double rent. He can, however, give notice that after a certain day, when the notice to quit has expired, the rent will be increased. You cannot take or cut away the fixture you refer to, Compensation (E. J.)—We think the colliery owners are liable for the compensation, but they would have a right to be indemnified by the sub-contrac- tors. The compensation would be payable from 25th October. Highway (Driver).-You have committed an offence against the Highway Acts by going in a public- house and leaving the horses unattended. It is no defence to allege that you went in at the request of the persons whom you were driving. Shareholders' Meeting (Company).—When a meeting is called for a particular purpose the chairman cannot dissolve the meeting at his pleasure. Should he wrongfully leave the chair those present can appoint a new chairman and legally continue the business of the meeting. Cycles (M. aad Co.)—If the manufacturers supplied you with the machines on the condition that you would not sell them below a certain price you will be liable to a lawsuit if you violate the condition. Licence (Motor).—You will "have to take out an ordinary licence to carry passengers. Vaccination (J.P.).—We believe the Lord Chief Justice expressed the opinion in question. Con- suit a solicitor at once as to the course vou should adopt. Compensation (Gwalia).—You should have given the nature of the employment, as the Compensation Act states what person is liable in different kinds of employment. Give us full particulars.

DISHONEST UNION SECRETARY, The A.S.R.S. Robbed. At Cheater Assizes on Tuesday Joseph Sallis (48), a former secretary of the Hyde branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, was charged with converting to his own use £ 110 and forging the signatures of the auditors and treasurers of the society. Evidence was given by Mr Richard Bell, M.P., to the effect that np to 1903 local secretaries and treasurers were allowed to retain all moneys in their hands, but in consequence of the TafE Vale decision secretaries were then required to send the money to headqaarters. When the accused was asked to do so it was found he had paid nothing into tbe bank since 1895, had falsified the balance-sheets, and bad forged the names of the auditors and treasurers. It was urged for the defence that through incapacity the accused got muddled in bis accounts. A sentence of six months' hard labour was passed.

On Monday afternoon Magnus Olsen, a Nor- wegian sailor, belonging to the s.s. Thaw, now at Cardiff, was removed to the Hamadryad Hospital suffering from a fractured leg. He was employed near the windlass on boa.rd his vessel when his foot WBR caught ia chains and severely wrenched* I-U i

SENSATIONAL CONFESSION. A stranger, who gives the name of Fergus Gilroy, arrested by the Cambridge police on another charge, has made a confession of having murdered a young woman of the unfortunate class at Meopham, near Dartford, about three weeks ago. lIe says he pulled out an air pistol to frighten her, when it went off and killed her. He scooped a hole with his hands in a field, and buried her. The police have ascertained that ha was in the company of a young woman such as he described at the time and place be mentions.

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