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ISCENES AT GORSEINON
I SCENES AT GORSEINON Congregation Bar Their Pastor's Path. I POLICE INTERVENTION The trouble at Gorseinion between the Rev. W. Walters (Talmai), pastor of Noddfa. Baptist Chapel, andi a section of his congregation broke out afresh on Sunday morning. The zinc building in which services have been held has been locked up against the minister, and he has for the past month (lwith the excep- tion of Sunday week, when a forcible entry was made) conducted the meetings in the open air within thei walls of'the new chapel which is in course of erec- tion. On Sunday Talmai and his supporters in attempting to gain, admission into the new church were met by strong opposi- tion. The section opposed to the pastor defi- nitely refused him admission either to the new or old building. They formed a solid phalanx across the main doorway, and re- sisted all efforts to pass them. Then Talmai went to ask the aid of the police, and returned in the company of his son and daughter, and was followed later by Inspector Davies and another officer. A conversation took place in the road- way between the pastor and police. Tal- mai stated his case, and pointed to the fact tltat he was refused admission. The sequel was a souffle between the sections. Fearing a serious disturbance, Inspect- or Davies at once stepped forward and cautioned both sides that unless they de- sisted and separated peaceably he would have to take action against them for unseemly behaviour on the Sabbath. After some consideration, Talmai an- nounced that, robbed of his church, he would conduct his service outside. After this announcement had been made those opposing him retired to the old church, from whence the sound, of hymns was soon heard. Talmai then walked through the new building, and held his own ser- vice on the roadway.
CWMTWRCH AND GWYS NOTES
CWMTWRCH AND GWYS NOTES EBENEZER, BIG MEETINGS. I Anniversary services in connection with the Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, Gwyp, take place this week-end when the preacher Sunday and Monday will be the Rev. D. J. Williams, of St. Clears, Carmartben-,t well-known minister who ought to attract large congregations. CWMTWRCH CYMANFA. There was a good attendance at Beulah on Sunday afternoon, when the first rehearsal took place in connection with the Gymanfa to be held in Sep- tember or early in October in connec- tion with the three local chapels. Beu- Inh, Bethel, and Befthania. Mr. Dyfrig Owen was the conductor, and a very promising start was made. I MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT. Mr. David John Griffiths, of Bryn- eithin, was concerned in a motor cycle accident which occurred on Friday night last on t.he Ystradgynlais Road. Mr. Griffiths made an endeavour to avoid some children playing in the road, and in doing so, his cycle ran into the ditch. He sustained nasty cuts on the head, but after being at- tended by Dr. Walsh, was able to pro- ceed home. I THE NEW BRIDGE. The work of erecting the new Gilwen Bridge has been greatly facilitated by the long spell of dry weather. Little or no rain has fallen, and the con- tractors, Messrs. Horborough, of Glou- cester, have been able to get on with the work without hindrance. At the present rate the bridge should be fin- ished in the space of a few weeks—at the most two or three months. CRICKETERS, before purchasing else- where, should see the stock at H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea. CRICKET TEAM POR CWMTWRCH. 1 There is room for hope that, a local cricket team will be commenced very shortly. For some time a number or players have been practising at Cwm- pbil, and the numbers contain sufficient good players to make up an ,excellent team. Among the proposed members is Owen Phillips the well-known Ystaly- fera footballer, who has proved himself as well able to manipulate the bat as to kick the inflated leather. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can te consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade iiiear the Market). Swansea. ————- -—————
I CWMLLYNFELL NOTES -I
CWMLLYNFELL NOTES RHIWFAWR EISTEDDFOD I I Quite the most important event ot re- cent weeks in this neighbourhood, Rhiw- fswr Eisteddfod on Saturday, attracted an enormous attendance from Cwmllynfell and district. Moreover the Eisteddfod was of a remarkably successful nature, and proved most enjoyable to all who were piesent. Local interest was chiefly centred in the Male Voice, Mixed Choir and Children's Choir competition, in each of which parties from Cwmllynfell took part. They were most unfortunate how- ever, and only narrowly missed the prizes in the case of the Male Party by only two points. Thear singing was cer- tainly excellent, and in the case of the Male Voice paxty was far above their effort at Llandovery. I COMPOSER OF "HOSANNA." A good many people were evidently uii- aware that the test piece in the children's choir competition "Hosanna. was the work of Mr D. W. Rowlands, of C wnir llynfell, and conductor of the Male Voice Party. The anthem is a particularly sweet and tuneful composition, and we understand that. it has been chosen f6r test at several other local Eisteddfodau. "BLACK" AND Y STR ADO WEN COLLIERIES STILL IDLE. There appears to have been a change since last week in the position of these two pits which remain closed. Those who are most affected by this state of affairs are expressing considerable re- sentment against the men who are en- gaged in spreading false rumours con- cerning the pits. It has been stated time and again that the collieries had teen sold, .a.nd would shortly re-open, yet nothing has been done. Rumour now has it that Mr Evan Bevan, of Neath, is in negotiation for the pits, but little im- portance is attached to it. ANGLERS will find the finest stock of Tackle in Wales at H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea. WATERWORKS OPENING 1 CELEBRATED. There were great celebrations at Ccln- brynbrain yesterday (Thursday), when the recent opening of the waterworks was celebrated. The waterworks, erected by the Parish Council for the local districts, which are in Carmarthenshire, are destined to prove a great boon to the people, so that it is natural that their opening should be made the occasion for rejoicing. A public subscription list had been opened, by which a, good fum was raised for providing tea. to which all the children were admitted free. The repast was served near the new works, and was partaken of by a large number of resi- dents. Those who were present also in- cluded local councillors, etc. In the evening a merry time was spent in var- ious diversions. Altogether, the event was very successful. A PLEASING RECOVERY I We are glad to know t-hat Mr Evnn j Jones, of Oxford House, Bryn, who re- cently underwent an operation in Swan sea flos-pital for appendicitis, is now on I I the way to recovery. Although, by no means fully restored, Mr Jones is making good progress. TEACHING STAFF CHANGE Misg A. U. Dav-les, a teacher ]n the mixed department at the Cwmllynfell Schools has been transferred to the Pontardawe Infants School, where she takes up her new duties shortly. Miss Davies, who is a native of Pontardawe, has been here since -September last, and has proved a very efficient and popular teacher. She has hreen greatly liked by both the scholars and staff. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can 6e consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea
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Capitalism and Failure.
Capitalism and Failure. BIG AMERICAN SMASH. How capitalism produces great com- mercial crises, threatening the livelihood of thousands of persons, is shown by the announcement from New York that two receivers have been appointed for H. B. Claflin and Company, under E100,000 bonds each. The concern says a.n Exchange cablet- gram, is the largest in America in the drapery goods line, and the liability is esti mated at from £ 5,000,000 to 28,000,000. The company's notes were held by about 3,000 banks all over the country. The receivers say that the fajlure is of such tremendous proportions that it will be several weeks before, it will be possible to know where they stand. The concern, it is stated, was twice befonoo in 1853 and again in 1878—in the receiver's hands, but paid in full, and not one of the holders lost a single dollar. The Claflin Company has been backing a large line of about 50 retail stores stcrea throughout the country, which have entered into competition with the regular customers of the concern. It is believed that this feature has had a con- siderable influence in bringing about the collapse. The United Dry Goods Company, which Í8 a Claflin promotion, is the largest holder of the stock of the Claflin Com- pany, and naturally has suffered in mar- ket quotation as the result of the failure.
MINERS AND ENGINEMEN COMBINE.
MINERS AND ENGINEMEN COMBINE. I TWO THOUSAND NOTICES GIVEN. At a joint meeting of the Amocia- tions representing the miners and en- ginememn at Fochriw last Saturday, it was decided to tender notices as a protest against non-Unionists and mem- bers in arrears. The Joint Committee has found that a number of workmen pay, contributions to the Workers' Union. All these workers will be considered non-Union- ists. The meeting also determined to re- quest all workmen who pay their con- tributions in other districts to transfer as soon as possible. Over 2,000 notices will be tendered.
FATALITY AT RESOLVEN.
FATALITY AT RESOLVEN. GIRL KILLED BY MOTOR CAR. Late on Sunday evening, Mr. Fran- cis Trevor Jones, of Aberdare, was driving from Ynisarwed towards Re- solven on his way home. Just before approaching the village of Resolvon two little girls named Hilda Evans, aged 11, daughter of Morgan Evans, Commercial Street, Resolven, and Sarah Davies, daughter of Benjamin Davies, New Inn Place, Resolven, at- tempted to cross the street in front of the car. Mr. Jones immediately ap- plied the brakes, and turned his car into the hedge. Hilda Evans, how- ever, was knocked down and killed immediately. Sarah Davies was also severely injured, but there is every hope that she will recover. The car was completely wrecked, but Mr. Jones escaped unhurt. ■
I WHO SAID WOODBINES?
I WHO SAID WOODBINES? Cigars belonging to the late Earl Cawd- or were put up for the auction at Christie's the other day. They fetched from 42s. to 175s. per 100. Lord Glem- conner's cigars fetched 80s. to 105s. per 1 100.
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Councillor John Evans, manager of 6he Abertysswg Colliery, Rhymney Val- ley, has accepted the post of agent over the new oolliery at Markhams, in the Sirhowy Valley, together with that of Abertysswg, for the Tredegar Iron Company.
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I W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted d&ilv at the Victoria Arcade I (near the Market), Swansea. Prepaid Rates for the following Classes oi Advertisements. WANTED, TO LET, TO SELL, PER. SONAL, SALES, SITUATIONS VACANT, etc. No. of Onee. Three Words. Insertions. 20 6d Is 30 9d Is 6d 40 Is 28 These rates do not apply to Trade Advertisements or those from PvJali. Bodies. MISCELLANEOUS SALES HOBART Light Roadster, Eadie Coaster Hub. Shop Soiled, E4 4s. Od. ALBION Light Roadster, Wood Rims,. Eadie Coaster Hub, Clipper Tyres. JB4 19s. 6d. Apply T. L. Clatworthy, Jeweller, Ystalyfetra. —Jyl8 SEWING MACHINE for Sale (Singers). Hand ajid Treadle. Cost j59 twelve- months ago, hardly soiled, complete with;, all accessories, JS4 Os. Od. A real bar-, gain. Apply P.L.L. Llais Llafur Office.. SEASIDE APARTMENTS VISIT Pembrokeshire for ideal quiet holidays. Seaside Bungalow, Apart- ments, or Board residence.—D. THOMAS. 47, Acland Road, Bridgend. M23Jy4 BUSINESS NOTICES 1 PALMISTRY AND CLAIRVOYANCE. Coasult PROFESSOR and MADAME. VIRGO on all affairs of life. Daily, 11 to 9, 238. High Street (side entrance M. Davies, Chemist), bottom of High Street,, Swansea. Late of the Pier Pavilion. Aber- ystwyth. Certificate and Diploma Palmistes. C. YATES, the Sewing Machine Man,. 11 Waterloo Street, Swansea. Knife- Cleaning and Sharpening Machines— The World's Wonder-5s.6d. Repairs and Parts for all makes of Sewing Machines, Oil, Needles, Shuttles, etc. Gramophones and Records.—C. YATES, the Sewing Machine Man, 11 Waterloo Street, Swansea. D. J. SNELL'S ANNOUNCEMENTS PIANOS and Organs, New and Second- hand, from L5 upwards; all bargains. Inspection invited.—D. J. Smell, 14a. High Street Arcade, Swansea. (GRAMOPHONES from 21s; new Double sided Records from 1s.1d. each. Thou- sands of Records in stock to select from. -D. J. Sncll, 21 and 222, High street Arcade, Swansea. QRAMAPHONE SALE now in pro- gress. Striking Bargains to clear ire order to make room. See win;dows.-D- J. SNELL, 14a High Street Arcade,. Swansea. IVOR L. ROBERTS' ANNOUNCEMENTS. 223, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA SECOND-HAND Motor Cycles to clear, B.S.A.'s Triumphs, Enfields, Premiers, Singer's, Bradbury's, Rudge, Precision, etc., etc. Prices from E5 upwards. All in thorough working condition. Send for list, or inspection invited. JfOTOR CYCLES.—Orders now being booked for early deliveries of the fol- lowing makes:-Doaglas, A.J.S., Rudge,. B.S.A., Enfield, aaid Williamson's; alao, the Calthcrpe Junior Two-speed Model, 25 guineas. pEDAL CYCLES.—Agent for B.S.A., Enfield, Rudge Whitworth, Humr- bers, etc. Prices from P,4 19s. 6d. Easy payments arranged. Send postcard for lists and terms, post free. LIGHT CARS.—Book now for delivery- of the H umberett-e, Enfield, Autolefte, and Perry Light Cars. Send for list.. terms, etc. to Ivor L. Roberts, MotoF Expert, 223, Oxford street, Swansea. Swansea Vallcy NATIONAL Eisteddfod Will be held at FORGE FACH, Clydach-on-Tawe, ON Saturday, July 11,1914 NEARLY £100 IN PRIZES, Chief Male Voice Competition:. Castilla" (Dr. Protheroe). Prize, -220 and gold medal for conductor. Mixed Choi rs: "My Love is like a red, red rose" (Emlvn Davies). Prize, ;CIO. Second Male Voice Competition: "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" (Dr. Protheroe). Prize, P.6 and a silver cup. Ambulance Competition, open to. Swansea Valley Boy Scouts. Other Competitions include vocal and instrumental solos, recitations, telyn- egion, etc. Chief Adjudicator, Dr. Protheroe, Chicago, U.S.A. For further particulars see official programme to be obtained of the Gen- eral Secretary, D. CLYDACH THOMAS, Wenallt, Clydach-on-Tawe. Pianoforte & Organ Tuning REPAIRS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION First Class Work, Moderate Charges PIANOS TUNED FROM 3s.6d. JAMES TARR Compton Terrace, Ystalyfera
YS TRADGYNLA IS NOTES.
YS TRADGYNLA IS NOTES. SOCIALISM AND THE SABBATH." Mr. Edward Black, of Cardiff, spoke under the auspices of the South Wales Divisional Council r* the I.L.P. at Ystradgynlais on Sunday. At the Ynis in the afternoon ho gave an inter- esting address on general tomes to a, good gathering, and the excellent col- lection showed how well liis services were appreciated. Mr. alq. R. Williams presided at the evening meeting, which was held in the Park, and there was again a very encour&ging audience. Mr. Black dealt ^Gxhauativelv with "Socialism and the Sabbath." He said that Socialists weero often accused of being Sabbath breakers, whereas on the contrary, the only organizations that were trying to make the Sabbath a reality were the .C-ocialist organizations. There was a danger of religious ceremonies continu- ing until after the truth that \3.3 -originally enshrined in it was lost Tsight of. The Sabbath as we had it to-day did not remind U8 of one s'ngle -aspect of God's revelation that He -,or-iginallv intended it should do. "W hen the Liberal Government was returned to power, some people said. Thank God we have a Christian Government at laM." Within the last 14 days that "Christian" Government had c ( :ed out of Parliament a Bill to it illegal to work more t-ton six were producing wealth to-day at a rate undreamed of 200 years ago. but had our leisure to develop our spiritual power been in- -cre,q, aed ? Labour saving devices had 'thrown men on the industrial scrap ,heap instead of provi ding those engaged in industry with more loizure. So far from the Socialists being Sabbath breakers, when they had got the Sab- bath law of Moses they had the pro- gramme of the I.L.P., and he submit- ted that the Sabbath could not be kept unless they worked for the realisation of the Socialist ideal. Several questions were asked at the oonclusion of the address and satisfac- -torilv answered. It is hoped that the full address will be printed in pamphlet form. MYSTERIOUS DEATH SWANSEA. At Swansea on Monday an inquest was held touching: the death of Evan Thomas (27), carpenter, residing at Maesvmnen. Yniwedwyn, whose body w,a,3 found in the North Dock Basin on Friday. Evidence of identification was piven hv Dd. Thomas, of Hendrewen Road. Biaen Rhondda, brother of the deceased. Mark Marl in. a carpenter, residing at Garden Village. Ystradgynlais, a workmate of Th omas, said he last saw -deceased on the 20th inst. He told witness he was going to Swansea to 'buy shirts for himself and witness. De- fendant took a glass but could not be called a heavy drinker. Dr. Urban Marks attributed death "to asphyxia, due to drowning. Richard Baker, with whom the de- cease d resided, said deceased was very temperate in his habits and was a very ■«teadv man. Juryman (to witness Maslin) i)o you know what money he had on him ?—1 -should think about 26a., but I unde- rstand nothing was found on him. The Coroner said there was TO evi- dence as to how be got into the water or with whom he had been that day. They had no alternative but to brip.g I' in a verdict of Found drowned. The jury returned a verdict of Found drowned." GOT,. GOUGH'S GENEROUS GIFT. The number of volumes available at the W or km en's Library has been con- siderably increased by the generous gift rrf £5 by Colonel F. R. D. A. •Gondii, and Mr. Davies, Brickworks, has a lso forwarded a parcel of books. Tt is hoped that other local gentlemen will come forward in order to make the library as comprehensive as possi- ble. NON-POLITICAL CLUB LIBRARY. The committee of the Non-Political Club having voted £ 5 towards the pur- chase of hooks for the Club library, Messrs. W. S. Collins and Leon Wil- liams have been instructed to draw up a liyt of 100 books suitable for the library shelves which will be most ac- ceptable to the general body of readers. These gentlemen offer a prize of 2s. 6d. to anyone who sends in the most •uggestive list. Communications may be directed to Library, c/o. Llais Llafur," Ystalyfera, and should be -sent in before July 18th. The result will be announced in this column. A CLASS IN SHORTHAND. I The local Education Committee have decided that if 20 or more are desirous of taking 1m the subject of shorthand A class will he started at the Ynis- cedwvn with the Technical Classes. This will be the only shorthand class, sanctioned in the district. Those desiring to take up the subject may give in their names to Mr. Cynlais D. Lake, stationer. If a sufficient number are prepared to take up the study two Pitman's examina- tions will be held during the session. SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITION The annual sheep shetarlilg competition I held at Penrhiw Farm i. hxu«.jc i.<.«i>n as tha chief event in this nectary aJid use- iu.1 departinent of industry, and keeit in- terest was manifested on Saturday, when there was a large number of entries. The judges were Messrs. Wm. Griffiths, Cwm- giedd; Retes Williams, Cwmtwrch, and Griffith Rees, secretary. Mr Roger T. Anthony, Cwmgiedd; stewards, Thos. Thomas, Tycanol; John Jones (manager), timekeeper, Wm. Thomas and Thomas Thomas, Miners' Arms. The prizes were given by Messrs. B. L. Thomas, Tir Roger and Mr David Williams, J.P., Penrhiw, and consisted of silver medals. There were 14 competitors, and the winners were as follow 1st, John Davies, Bryngwyn, Lampeter; 2nd Evan Griffiths, Gilfach; 3rd Tom Jones, Ban Villa; 4th, T. Griffiths, Tyhwnt; 5th John Evans, Ystradgynlais; 6th, Wm. Price, Glyn- llech. AMBULANCE CLASS SUCCESSES. j 1 he annual examination in connection ¡ with Dr. Walsh's ambulance cl asses were held on May 14th and 21st, the examiner being Dr. Havard Evans, of Pontardawe. Out of 36 who sat at both examinations there were only two failures, a pass list with 95 per-cent., which is very credit- able to the instructor and to those at- tending the classes. In addition to the names which have already appeared in "Llais Llafur," Mr Thomas Thomas, headmaster of the Ynisced wyn Council School supplies the following list First Aid Certificates Messrs. J. T. W. James, 5. Jones, W. T. Morgan, Thomas Thomas, W. Jones, David Griffiths, T. J. Herbert, Idris Williams, Thomas Thomas, Rees Evan?, Cha-rles Simmonds, Thos. Phillips, Pcrcival Willoughby, Dd. D. Gething, Evan Williams, Wm. Wil- liams, Wm. Witkins, John Waiters, Dl. Harton, John Borsden, Thomas Jones, D. Watkins, Wm. E. Wat kins, and James Bird. Medallion, Mr Wm. John Evans. Labels, Messrs. Joshua Jenkins, Owen Jones and Isaac Roberts. Mr Roberts is now the possessor of a voucher, medallion and four labels. The ambulance classes at the Yniaoed- wyn Council Schools for the winter session will commence on September 22nd for elementary student*, and the classes for advanced pupils will commence 00i Wed- nesday, Septemlver 23rd. Dr. Wald11 will again take cbarpa Other classes an- being arranged* bv Mr Thomas Thomas cz follow Music, short- hand, mathematics, mining (elementao-v and advanced) draw in <r (pencil, brush and crayon), c okerv. Welsh, and mine surveying. If a sufficient number of pupils give in their luunf-s there will be an Esperanto class, and the same rule will aopply-t,) music and shorthand. No class will be commenced with less than 12 students, and those desirous of taking up any of the three subjects named should give in their names to Mr Thomas at the Yniscedwyn School as early as possible. EXAMPLE BETTER THAN PRECEPT A collier employed at one of the local collieries who is one of four, who œch are in the habit of doing as much as three men, is credited with the remark "Men are foolish to do so much work as they are doing." He should be careful to speak in English when those in the vicinity only understand Welsh. The Rev. Illtyd James, late English Congregational minister at Ystradgynlais, who has recently returned from a tour in America, addressed a large congregation at Ainon Chapel on Sunday evening, his subject being the recent American re- vi val. Mr Gwilym Jones, the all-conquer- ing baritone rendered a solo. A WARNING NOTE TO VISITORS TO SWANSEA The mystery surrounding the death of Eva.n Thomas, of Yniscedwyn, whose body was found in the North Dock basin on Friday last is not- likely to be solved, but there is much reason to believe that the unfortunate man wa.s a victim of foul play. He left home on the Saturday previous to the day his body was found, and had about 30s. in his possession at the time. He was a very steady young man, and was not in the habit of drink- ing. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been employed at the Garden City. and was highly respected. It is assumed that in making for the last train he cut across the Strand and under the arches, a part of Swansea, which has a particularly evil reputation. a.nd calls for consider- ably" more police supeirvision than it obtains. Up to a few months ago when return- ing home from Swansea in the evenings, I very frequently had occasion to make the same "short cut," but an experience I underwent on the last occasion convinced me that it is better to lose the train and stay the night in Swansea than to risk losing one's life at the hands of a drunken or half drunken hooligan. I was running along the dock side towards the bridge leading over the dock gates when an uncouth individual sprang- out of the side and a.ttempted to trip me up. He failed in his object, but I have no hesitation in saving that I did "even time" uut:l I eleared the dock gates. The fact that the faoe of the deceased bore sig!:& of rough handling lend colour to the «•sumption that, although death was causal by asphyxia, through drown- ing, ho N:t, the victim of hooliganism rather th:n haste. He is the third vic- tim fiom tho Swansea Valley, as the hadies of two other former residents h n o previously been brought out. rENJ; RACKETS. Repairs done on th.) premises at H. ATKINSON, Union Swect, Swansea. THE CINEMA The E !Mt Welsh Aimers have met with an .enthusiastic reception ati. the N ew Cinma. this week. and their efforts in laughter producing was most success- ful. Their singing of the different glees found favour with the audience, and their Welsh sa-vings met with thunderous ap- plause. The treat in store this week-end is a grand series of pictures in corrnec- t:on with the Empress of Ireland d L-asfcr the full programme of which ha.s already been circulated. Next week the engage- ment of Ricardo and M artel 1 should crowd the house in every part. For the following week the Janowsky's Troupe of Acrobats, considered to be the finest troupe travelling besides champion clog dancers of England. There was a goodly sprinkling of local sporfe" present at the "great fite" at Swansea on Monday evening, and the Swansea Valley provided a fair propor- tion of the 3.500 present. Several also paid a visit to the Grand Theatre, and witnessed "Change/' played by the Welsh National Drama Movement Co. Most of the of the alleged noble art made the journey up the Valley in motor cars, charabancs, motor cycles and cycles, but at least ore lover of the Welsh drama— who, by the way, is not a Welshman— "shanked" it from Morris-ton to Ystrad- irynlais aft?!' the last bus had left Ynis- forgan. Ho arrived home footsore and weary, but triumphant. I wonder how many patrciis of the "noble art" would undertake the same task after 10.30 p.m. ? W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can V consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea. ————— —————
I DER HAY BARTY.I
I DER HAY BARTY. Dedicated to my right trustie and well- beloved brother of ye journalistic quill,— the "Llais" reporter at the Ystradyn- lais Council. DlT Ystrad hafe a Gouncil, Dey talk last week 'bout hay, Herr Jon dey make most angry, Und he blow dem all-to Cray. His haar shtick up on end, so, His eves, dev flash de fire, Mit mighty voice he roar aloud Like de bull in Palleg byre. Der Ystrad hafe a Gouncil, Shusb like biano-playire; Der Gouncillors dey shbeiik of hay Why Jonee should be bay in', Von Gouncillor he go mighty mad, Say, "Good God, vot blace is dis!" Undall der dime Herr Joneo say, "Dwo bounds I bay, yis, yis!" Dar Ystrad hafe a Council., I dells you dey buy de land, De lovely land in a shbot sheleet, Vhere de grass, it grow mos' grand But Jonne he gollak de bloomin' lot, So de oder Councillors say, Und dey sherve it oop like de stuff called hot,- Herr Jonee vill hafe to bay. Der Ystrad hafe a Gouncil Vhcre shonic vas bill und coo; Anudder Gouncillor—he most bolite- Say, "Oh lay for de hay, blease do!" But Jonne who'd got his dander riz Growled, "Summons me if you like, De law's mit me. de hay vas mines, Und you'rj a bloomin' tyke. Der Ystrad hafe a Gouncil Vot gost de b- ople dear, Der Gouncillors are nuts on hay, Dough dey never talk 'bout beer Somedimes I dink dey vill shtart to vite Und ablog right on de kop, Till de "Lhis" re porter out und fetch Der to make 'em shtop. Herr Jonee hafe a field of hay— Vhere ish dafc shveet hay now ? Vhere ish der lovely sorrel brown Vich nod his head und bow? Vhere ish dem loads of mellow hay Vot lay in de sunshine bright? All goned ava-v, in Johnee's dray, All goned to de Ewigkeit. I —John Bhmt Breitmann.
I .POOR WOMAN.I
I POOR WOMAN. I I BANKRUPT ON JE2,800 A YEAR. I How a Teignmouth lady was unable to make both ends meet on an income of R2,800 a year was told at the Exe- ter Bankruptcy Court on Friday,, when Mrs. Constance Marie Tinline, a widow, underwent her public examination. She was left an income of over P,2,800 under the will of her husband, who died in 1911. She said she was in debt to the ex- tent of £ 7,650. She had borrowed money from moneylenders, and was aware that she had been paying about 50 per cent. interest. She agreed that the transactions were grossly improvi- dent. A scheme for discharge of all liabili- ties in full had been accepted by the creditors. The examination was closed. ———— ————