South Wales Weekly Post

mi L so Mis Great Sale OF ;I j PIANOS. 1 We have over 200 slightly used and second-hand | !■ piano bargains by well- J known makers to offer. 1 Prices in many cases j below cost. j We give an example from J our Sale List: j STROUD j Upright, in Rosewood j case, Price when new < I 35 Gns. ] j SALE PRICE £26 Write for complete sale ) catalogue. Every instrument fully guaranteed & delivered carriage paid. You Need not Pay Cash Any instrument included in this sale may be pur- chased by a small payment down, and the balance in easy instalments, C. MILSOM & SON. L TOw, The Great West of Ingland Piano House, —————— 15, Milsom Street, BATH. ALSO AT LONDON, SWINDON and BRISTOL. 1 ■ '■!— -n LLANELLY LICENSES. MANY TO BE OPPOSED. It is stated that serious opposition wi-M be offered to the granting of a large number of lioensea at the forthcoming Llanelly Brews- ter Sessions. In view of the justices pos- sibly referring some of the licenses objected to, the county authorities have made the full compensation levy. An Application is also to be made for extensive improvements to th8 Stepney HoteL I All the most I Beautiful Women use SIM ON j I For Beauty, |j I Preservation, } (Whiteness, ? of the Skin. ? Against Chaps ??Pak and aU Jm<a<joB< V of the sPidernxia- Absolutely unrivalled. mBrY Does Not produce ?f<ur. !???j) ? 0/ all CA?MMtt. Mairdre"ers. i fc -iiffgw, AI ? P,rfur8 and Store.. j BR. ARTHUR DAVIES. Dr. Arthur Davids is improving satisfac- torily. He and Mrs. Davies desire to ex- press their thanks to the many friends who have ehowm much sympathy and kindness during the recent illness. MISCELLANEOUS. The Army and General Stores Announce- ments. A RMY CtMqING.-All these are genuine Army G<>ods, and in excellent condition. Overooa.ta, 8s. 6d.; New Naval Reefers, lfls. 6d., worth double; Trousers, 4s. 6d.; Bedford Cord Breeches, 4s. 6d.; Puttiee, is. 3d.; Can- vas Leggings, Is.; Leather Leggings, is. 9d.; Postmen's Oilskin Capes, 3s. 6d.; Harness, Saddlery, Obsolete Armour, Guns, Swords. etc. POLICE CLOTHING.—Overcoats, 10s. 6d.; Large Oilskin Capes, 4a.; Large Water- proof Cloth Capes, 6s.; Trousers, 4s. 6d. T> AILWAY CLOTHING.—Overcoata. 5a ?? Reefer Overomts, 4s. 6d.; Cloth or Oord Jackets, 3s.; Vests, Is. 3d.; Sleeved Vests, Is. 6d. NEW OILSKIN CLOTHING—Hou-Westers, Is.; Jackets, Ge.; Long Coats, Bs. lid.; Leggings,2s. 6d.; Boys' Ooats from 6s. 9d.; Toadies' Coats, 15s.: Girls' Ocats from 9s. 6d. NEW RIDING BREECHES.—Bedford Cord, Whipcord, or Tweed, double seat and strapped knees, superior make and cut. 10s. 6d.; Black and Brown Cowhide Legging, spring front, whole back, rnarv,-Ilotig value, 8s. lid. NEW BOOTS.—Real Hand-Sewn Army Boots, ;2s. 6d.; Special Bluchers, 4s. 6d.; Strong Nailed "Derbye, 6s. lid.: Women's Boots, 38. lid.; Boys' end GITU* Strong School Boots, from 2a. 6d. "rKITE for Illustrated Catalogue to Dept. A12, Thn Army and General Stores. Ltd., Government Contractors, Clastle Ro-u- lmird, NofctinrHawn.

KING S ANXIETY. PROBLEM OF ULSTER. FAILURE OF THE NEGOTIATIONS. I Grave Note in To- day's Speech. MOMENTOUS SESSION OPENS. Parliament re-assembled on Tuesday for what was expected to prove a momentous session, in view of civil war in Ireland. The King's Speech to the Houses of Parliament was as follows :— I My Lords and Geotlemen,- I MY RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN POWERS I continue to be friendly. It is a cause of much pleasure to me that I shall be able in the near future to visit, with the Queen, the President of the French Republic, and that I shall thus be afforded an opportunity of testifying to the cordial relations which exist between our two countries. My Government has been in consultation with the oth-er Powers respecting the settle- ment of Albania and of the JEgezn Islands, with the view of giving effect to the resolu- tions adopted bv the Powers during the con- ference held with Ambassa.dors in London last 0ar. I hope that these consultations will contribute to the maintenance of peace in South-Eastern Europe. Measures have been adopted by the International Commis- sion of Control in Alba,nia for the purpose of establishing order amd security, and on the arrival of the new Ruler I trust that progress will be made towards the institu- tion of an efficient and stable administration in that country. AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY. I am happy to say that my negotiations both with the German Government and the Ottoman Government as regards mat- ters of importance to the commer- cial and Industrial interests of this country in Mesopotamia are rapidly approaching satisfactory issue, while questions which have long been pending with the Turkish Empire in respect to regions bordering on the Persian Gulf are in a fair way towards an amicable settlement. SAVING LIFE AT SEA. It gives me great gratification that the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea, which recently met in London at the invitation of my Government, has re- sulted in the signature of an important con- vention, which will, I trust, do much for the protection of life, especially on ocean- going passenger steamships. A Bill to en- able me to fulfil the obligations of the con- vention will be laid before you. INDIAN DROUGHT. I regret that in my Indian Dominions the early cessation of the seasonal rains last autumn has impaired the prospects of agri- culture over considerable tracts. The area visitoo by severe drought is fortunately re- stricted, and in it timely measures have been taken by my officers for the relief of the distressed population. ESTIMATES. I Lrentlemen of the House of Commons,— I The estimates for the service of the f t h e coming year will be laid before you in due I course. THE IRISH PROBLEM. I r T J.. i « JI my iurcla ana uenxiemen,- Tn" measures in regard to which there were > r.t-rerices last Session between the two Houses will be again submitted to your consideration. I regret that the efforts which have been made to arrive at a solution by agreement of the prob- lems connected with the Government of Ireland have so far not succeeded in a matter in which the hopes and fears of so many of my subjects are keenly con- cerned, and which, unless handled now with foresight, judgment, and in the spirit of mutual concession, threatens grave future difficulties. It is my most earnest wish that the goodwill and co-operation ot men of all parties and creeds may heal dissension and lay the foundations of 1: lasting settlement. THE SECOND CHAMBER. -I. Jrroposais win be laid before you for re- constituting the Second Chamber. OTHER PROPOSALS. In the closing namgraphs legislation is foreshadowed for dealing with industrial and rural housing; the development of the national system of ed ucation; and young offenders. LEGISLATION OF THE SESSION.- The Hoyai Commission which was ap- pointed to inquire into the delay in the ad- ministration of justice in the King's Bendji Division has now made its report. Propositions will be made to you to carry into effect certain of the recommendations which require the concurrence of Parlia- ment. Tho consideration of other recom- mendations which can be effected by admin istrative action is already well advanced. A Bill which has been prepared in con- sultation with the Governments of the self- governing Dominions relating to British Na- tionaJity and providing for Imperial nation- alisation will be laid before you. j A Bill will be introduced to authorise the making of loans to the Governments of the East African Protectorates to enable them to carry out certain public works which are urgently re-quired for the better develop- ment of tnMr territories. Measures will be presented dealing with the housing of the industrial and agricul- tural population, to give effect to the pro- posals which were announced last session for the development of a national systemtcf education, to amend the law with respect to the treatment and punishment of young offenders, and otherwise improve the ad- ministration of justice; and, if time and opportunity permit, for other purposes of social reform. Your labourt, dpon these and other mat- ters I humbly commend to the blessing of Almighty God. THE PROCESSION. QUEEN'S COMPLIMENT TO SOUTH AFRICA. Their Majesties proceeded in State from Buckingham PaJace to Westminster on Tuesday afternoon to open Parliament. Large crowds assembled to witness the start of the procession in delightful spring- like weather, and cheers were raised as the great gilded >royal coach, drawr hv xx cream horses, moved out into the Mai7 The King wore a nava1 iirifryrm, and the Queen, on his left, wearing a dress of gold and ermine cloak, included in her jewels the C'ullinan diamond, in graceful oomplimont to South Africa.

LINE CAVED IN. I G.W.R. Branch Traffic Interfered With. The traffic on the G.W.R. branch line from Pontardulais to Llanelly was held Lip on Tuesday owing to the raving in of a portion of the line between BN iioa and Llang"eniiech. The delay lasted some time, but a oang of workmen soon put matters light and traf- fic. was resumed during the afternoon. There xvut, delay to Swansea Docks con- signments whilst the repairs were being executed. WHAT IT WAS DUE TO. j The subsidence is believed to have been caused by some underground colliery work- ings, but it was not at all serious, and a few I truck loads of ballast put matters right. All 1 traffic was roeumed in an hour or so. i

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WOMAN 3 BODY FOUND AT OXWICH. WASHED UP BY THE SEA. The body of a fully-dressed woman was washed ashore a quarter of a mile off Ox- wich Point, Oxwich, about 10 a.m., on Saturday, and there is every reason to believe it is that of a lady uamed Ann Mary Rees, who has been missinej from the Bungalow Hotel, Porthcawl, since January 18th. The corpse vas found by Mr. Albert Jenkins, Oxwich Green, and has since been removed to the Rocket House to await a coroner's inquiry'. The body was very much decomposed, and had evidently been in the water about a month. It will be remembered that Miss Rees went to Porthcawl to recuperate her health from Newport after having I UNDERGONE A SERIOUS OPERA- TION. A police report was circulated at the time, and a description given of the woman, her parents fearing some ill had befallen her. She was stated to have been very much depressed. The Mumbles police have circulated the following DESCRIPTION OF THE BODY Between 40 and 50 years of age; height 5ft. 4in., stout build, long, dark hair turn- ing jpey, top front teeth good, bottom teeth missing; dressed in blue knitted jacket, pearl buttons, dark Scotch plaid skirt, pepper and salt coloured petticoat, a very wide webbed waist-belt, light knitted stock- ings, dark grey 2! rainproof overcoat." There was found on the body a brown imitation leather purse with two compart- ments, a tram ticket issued by the Newport Corporation Tramway Co., one-half of a third class Great Western Railway ticket from Porthcawl to Cardiff issued on Decem- ber 30th, 1913, another railway ticket (a return from Porthcawl to Cardiff), Is. 6d. in silver, and threepence in coppers.

EYAN ROBERTS. Will He Attend His Mother's Funeral? Mr. Evan Roberts learned of his mother's death (already reported in the "Post"") at Bournemouth, where he has been residing since December 12th. The reason for his visit to the South is that he has Wain broken in health. He never fully recovered from the chill he contracted in Brittany at the end of his summer holiday, and a long sojourn by the sea has been found neces- sary. He is, however, still doing literary work for the "Overcomer," the publication conducted by Mrs. Penn Lewis. Interviewed by a press representative, Mr. Penn Lewis on Monday expressed some doubt as to whether Mr. Evan Roberts is physically fit to attend his mother's funeral even if he had the desire. How long lie will continue in the South is unknown, but his health at times, he states, gives rise to anxiety.

SWANSEA LICENSING APPEALS I It has been decided to appeal against the I decision of the Swansea Licensing Justices J respecting the Heathfkld Hotel, ?7hyndam I Hotel, and the Angel Inn. a

 j 008 TECS." SWANSEA PROPOSAL. I CANINE ASSISTANTS FOR POLICE. The Swansea public are interested in the dogs which the Chief Constable is urging the Watch Committee to purchase. There need be no alarm," said Captain Alf. Thomas to a. Post reporter on Tues- day morning; "they are not intended to swallow anyone up or do any damage." The reason they are wanted primarily is to chase a runaway suspect, and to search gardens, the parks, open spaces, etc. My idea." continued Captain Thomas, is to have one dog to start with—a. trained Airedale—which will be in charge of an offi- ceT on a leash, with probably a muzzle on at night. He will search chiefly, and will give the alarm whsn he has found anyone." "Any danger of being bitten?" No, not unless resistanoe is shown. I will give you an instance in my experience of the working. Another officer and my- self were with a police dog walking up a road, when two ladies complained to us they had been accosted by a beggar, who fhaod used insulting language to them. r Which way has he gone?' we asked. 'Ahead,' was the reply. We could see a, iran in the distance, and we tried to hail him. but he started on the run, and we sent Bob after him. The I v DOG SOON OVERTOOK THE FUGITIVE, who started to try and kick the dog. The latter got out of the way, but prevented the man going further. In desperation the fugitive bent to pick up a stone, and then the dog was on him, bowled him over, and went guard over him. He did not move till we came up. They are not trained to attack so much as hold up then?" "That's just the idea. They are raot bloodhounds; they do not scent crime. But take the case of a policeman, say, doing the Uplands and Town Hill district at night. He can't go in all the gardens and search all the places where SUSPECTS MIGHT GET UNDER I COVER in tne aarKneas. Uut a dog will be all over the place, and will soon detect people in binding. All the dogs will do will be to give the alarm." Would you say there are twelve forces possessing dogs?" "I should say more. I want to get one to start with, and that will be the extent of my request for the time being."

KICKED HIS MOTHER. I Llanelly Boy Too Big a Handful. At Llanelly Police Court on Monday Eliza- beth James made application to the Bench to send her son, David John James (14), to an industrial school because he had become unmanageable. Mrs. James stated that she was a widow. Her son had broken the furniture, kicked her, and also struck his brother. He only worked occasionally. In consequence of his conduct his sister had left home. Her boy associated with wicked lads and made use of the most disgusting language. On Sunday he came home at 11.30 p.m,, and waa fre- quently out late. The Bench adjourned the case in order to enable the superintendent to make inquiries.

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TEACHING OF WELSH SWANSEA EDUCATION PROBLEM. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: THE SELECTED SCHOOLS. MT T. J. Bees, the Director of Educa- tion, has now issued his report on the quee- tion of compulsory teaching of Welsh in the public elementary schools. He points out in order "to appreciate the importance and value of the chief arguments in favour of teaching W rush in our elementary schools," the remarkable development which has taken place in our educatiaiml theories during the past 2_0 n \ears, the acquisition of knowledge not now being the only object nor even the chief object of a child's going to school. The object of education," he says, is not the mere imparting of information, but the training of the child in character and in intellect. For this reason many subjects are included in the school curriculum. He further points out in this connection that the work of the elementary schools is not to give vocational training, and in this con- nection says that two years ago he made a careful enquiry into the after-careers of near 2,000 boys and girls who had left the bWansea schools twelve months or so pre- viously with the followiner jvwsnlfn • I AFTER-SCHOOL OCCUPATIONS I Boys. wJSd bf)ys *28 per oent. Works and small industries 42 Shop assistants 34 The Post Offloe 4 Office boys, etc g Unknown or secondary schools 14 Girls. ol nor c&nt.> At home 51 per ce.nt. Domestic service 15 Dressmaking, etc 14 Shops .?_ 7 Works 4 Unknown or secondary schools 11 "r n U L n.ees goes on to say that it is claimed that a knowledge of Welsh would have a high moral effect upon Welshmen. "The boy," he says "who is ashamed of his coun- try and of its language will probably be ashamed 01 himself and careless of his own behaviour. Make him proud of his country and his language, make him glory in the national heroes of the past, and he will grow up to be all the betfcer a man and all the more creditable a. citizen." He further con- tends that the retention of Welsh is not a hindrance to the acquisition of good English, and then quotes from an article by the First civil Service Commissioner, who said: "I always think that bi-linguals like the Welsh whose education is carried on in two lan- guages must get more from their elementary schools than the scholars of a country like fchS1"' where only one language is used in school." Air Rees gives three .reasons why Wetoh should be taught rather than French (1) it is of far groater value as an intellectual exercise than the study of French or of any modern Romance (2) there is very little French spike in th.c neighboured of iswansea: and (0) tnere atne available teadh- eris to teach Welsh, but nrrt. "h THE SCHOOLS SELECTED. I >ir. ttees emphasises the importance of a minimum of 150 minutes a week being de- voted to the te?inng, and recommends that the tea?hMg of W?h shall b?om? a <? pulsory subject for all pwpils in the follow- ''t{lÂIM.oqpeo.Utaod sjoonoe Plasma,rl, Grtig, PentrOPOtdI, Bryiiihyfryd" Manselton, Owm, Hafod, Waunwen, and the pmpbsed new school at Tneboatih. For the tiiwt year the regulation shall ap- ply to only Standards 1., II., in the second year to Standards I., H., 111., in the third year to Standards I., II., III., IV., and so on until the minimum time is devoted to the subject in every class in the sdhool. "When the new school is open at GiIan- rnor it will be ad-vitowhle," says Mr. Rees to have Welsdi as a compulsory sub ject in that school bccau^e it will be the chief pirac- tising school for the students a.t the Train in £ Ooltage." He excludes the essentially town schools namely, Brynmill, Terrace-road, Dyfatty, St. Helen's, Rutland-street, York-place, St. Thomas, Danygraig, and the Non-Provided School tt. A referendum of the parents might he taken on the subject, and he thinks the re- sult would prove a surprise. As a parent has a legal right to decide which school his child shall attend, he sug- gests that if in the town district schools are selected for teaching Welsh the Terrace- road and St. Thomas Schools are most suit- able.

1-1 NEARLY jMOO,000 IBIG G.W.R. SCHEMES. In compliance with the Standing Orders of Parliament estimates have been prepared and deposited on behalf of the Great Western Railway Company showing the capital that will have to be expended in the event of sanction being obtained during the ensuing session of Parliament to the omnibus Bill which is being prompted by that company. Of about 21 miles of contemplated new railways, just over nineteen miles are pro- posed to be constructed in South Wales, at an estimated cost of £ 364,419. The fol- lowing are the details of these proposed new lines Estimated cost. Double line of railway ten miles in length from Llangennech to Pemhrey £ 200,695 Double line 1, miles in length commencing by a junction with the Monmouthshire (Western Valleys) Railway near Roger- stone Station, and terminating near Bassaleg Station L5,000 To be spent on additional station accommodation — £ 59,834 Short line forming a loop at Tai- baoh and connecting the South Wales Railway of the company with the docks branch railway 29,103 Loop line at Port Talbot ;C12,647 Single line of railway nearly 31 miles in length forming a junc- tion with vale of Neath Rail- way, to be known as the Ynys- arwed branch £ 50,445 Single line of railway 2b miles in length at Resolven; to be known as the Giyn-Neath branch C31,695 Total £ 364,419 [ NEW LOOP LINE AT PORT TALBOT. In connection with the new loop line at Port Talbot it is proposed to expend over P,84,733 upon deviations and widenings of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company's main line at Aberavon. Of this sum upwards of 920,000 will be spent upon improving the station accommodation. Upon I the completion of these deviations it is pro- posed to abandon and discontinue the existing and partly constructed loops con- I necting the Rhondda and Swansea Bay I Railway Company's main line with the South Wales Railway of the company." I OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS. I Other deviations and widenings proposed by the company are :— Estimated oost. Widening for about half-a-mile of Llanelly Railway between Pon- tardulais Station and bridge carrying railway over Afon Gwili near Hendy Junction £14,199 Line of rails and lengthening of bridge near Tirydail Station. £ 2,210 Lengthening and widening of fifteen bridges between Mar gam and Bridgend E37,274 New bridge over Neath Canal at Neath CI,610 Bridge at Neath Lower over road leading from Neath to Glyn- Neath P,2,299 Bridge in parish of Neath Higher (Resolven) £ 2,290 Widening of viaduct over River Taff near west end of Cardiff '-842,452 Station v £ 42,452 Widening of six bridges between St. Fagan's and Ely £38,547 Widening of bridge over River Llynfi at Tondu Junction B 1,607 Widening of four bridges between l i bo -05,681 Baglan and Port STRAND BRIDGE WIDENING. Widening of bridge over Upper Strand and new road connecting Jockey-street with Upper Strand at Swansea — £ 4,711

PONTARDULAIS ASSAULT. SERIOUS COMPLAINT OF FEMALE HAWKER. At Llanelly Police Court on Monday, Mary Ann Holloway, Forest-road, Pontardulais, charged D. Edgar Go wen, Glyncaerau Cot- tiges, with assault. Mr. T. R. Ludford ap- pealed for the plaintiff and Mr. Roy Wil- liams, Pontardulais, defended. Mr. Ludford said that oh January 16th the defendant met the complainant and put hiB arm round her waist and there was a struggle. The complainant was so badly bruised that file waa obliged to remain in be 1 for some days. Mrs. Holloway, who had her right hand bandaged, said she was a widow aged 56 years. She earned a living hawking fish. On the night in question she called at the Castle Inn and then proceeded along the Pontardulais-road. Sho was overtaken by defendant who oaught hold of her round the waist. In the struggle he nearly broke her arm. Cross-examined: She was never under the influence of drink. All ehe had that day was !i? bottle of stout. To suggest that this was aJl the imagination of a drunk-sodden brain was very cruel. Richard S. Holloway spoke to seeing his mother in an excited state just after the alleged assault. She was crying and ap- peared to be very much upset. Defendant went into the box and denied the adleged assault. Cross-examined by Mr. Ludford He ad- mitted being with Mrs. Holloway on the road. That was the first time he had ever spoken to her. He asked if she was hard up, although he was a practical stranger to her. He could not understand why the woman should scream. The Bench imposed a fine of Ll and costs.

SKEWEN LIVENING UP. Incidents at Meeting: Amended Vote of Confidence. Lively incidents attended a public meet- ing at Skewen, convened by Mr. William Howell, J.P., on Monday night. The meet- ing was a counterblast to one held by Mr. Ogley David a few weeks ago. Both gentle- men are members of the Neath Rural Dis- trict Council,tancl a difference of opinion arose as to certain public undertakings. Mr. Howell having, in the course of a long address, referred to thel electrica undertaking as one of the finest efforts of the Neath Rural District Council, Mr. Ogley David challenged him to prove his words, adding that he would bg pre- pared to pay the oost of a Local Govern- ment Board audit if lr. Howell would agree to bear the expense if the statement was wrong. Mr. Howell replied that If Mr. David included plant and machinery he would do so. Thi3, however, the challenger declined to accept. A vote of confidence was subsequently submitted which excluded the name of Mr. Ogley David. Mr. Howell urged the meet- ing to alter it to include Mr. David's name, and expressed the hope that m future there would be unanimity among the people's re- presentatives. His suggestion was agreed to, and a unamimous resolution was passed.

NOTICES WITHDRAWN. I Pontardawe Strike: Action by 187 Men. In connection with the strike in the gal- vanising department at Messrs. Gilbert- son's Works, Pontardawe, 187 members of the Nù. 1 branch of the Steel Smelters' Union, who tendered a month's notice in sympathy with the men, decided at a meet- ing held jn the Public Hay* Pontardawe, on Saturday evening, to withdraw the notices. The withdrawals have been accepted by the management.

ECZEMA IN RED SPOTS BELOW EACH KNEE Broke Out on Neck and Ears. Itch- ing and Burning Almost Unbear- able. Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment Completely Cured. Bungay Cottage, High Path Rd.; Mer- row, Nr. Guildford. Surrey, Eng.—"The commencement of my eczema was a few red I ? 1, spots appearing on the side of each of my logs below the knee which rapidly got worse. The irritation caused me to scratch the places and I could not bear my stockings over them. After a few weeks the Diaces were raw and the discharge was dreadful. The irritation then was almost unbearable especially at night when in bed. I could get no rest. Later it; broke out on my neck and ears all dis- charging the same. The itching and burn- ing were almost unbearable. I had the eczema for about two years. "I tried several so-called cures and bad two treatments but pained no relief. I saw where a case si rn r to mine had been cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment and a once I sent for a sample. After using them for a few times I found the places were dry- ing up and the itching was less. I bought a tablet of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuti- cura Ointment and continued to use them until completely cured." (Signed) Mrs. C. Budd. Aug. 20. 1913. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold every- where. A sample of each with 32-p. Skin Book free from nearest depot. Address: F. New- bery & Sons, 27. Charterhouse Sq., London. or Potter D. & C. Corp., Boston. U. S. A. OPMen who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.

THE "WOOD-ROLLERS." New Clubs for Swansea Bowls League. The Swansea Bowling League hold their annual meeting at the Guildhall on Wed- nesday evening, when several new rules will be discussed. The Park Howard (Llanelly) and Neath clubs have made application to join the League, as well as Sketty and Alexandra clubs. The balance sheet for the last season shows reoeipts are £33 Os. 114, and the ex- penditure £31 138. 2d.. so that a balance of £1 78. 9Jd. stands to the credit of the League.

The home circle at the Y.M.C.A. OIl Sunday evening was again well attended, and a splendid programme, arranged by Miss Fay Stacey, was given. The artisted included:—Misses Gwen Lawson, Ruth Workman, and Messrs. W. Tanner, Little and Turner. The aoeompanists were Mim Fay Stacey and Mr. C. St. Ervan Johns. A.R.C.O. The keynote, Motherhood,'t was given by Mr. Syd Solomon.

It's a Mother's Duty to safeguard her health J -she owes this to the lflr A vrell-being of her child. ren. Inexperience or perho" a little of^| thought at oritical times hM caused many a woman years of suffering. Undo,.blt the greatest cause of Women's Troubles begins with the wearing of Internal Instruments, 1n many cases these cause Cancers and Tumours, U yog are suffering from any abdominal oomplaint send now for my FRE. BOOKLET FuHy )!!u«fated It contains priceless information on all women*! ailments, and will be sent post free on request. It also explains with the aid of illustrations, how I cv. Ruptures of aU kinds (Navel, Umbilic&4 etc.), Misplacement, in ternal Wm Vu. I without operations or nternal Instruments. During25 years I have cured and relieved over 90,000-cases. Send to. day for New Illustrated Booklet to Mr8 0. E. Slater ?t Cm igrano, FIN8BURY PARK, LONDON, E.C.

A new service of steamers between Stettin, Konisgberg, and Danzig and Bristol, New- port, Cardiff, and Swansea, has been opened by Emil R. Retelaff, thus affording an op- portunity to merchants in South WaJes who receive parcels from various ports in the North of Germany to make use of the boats. The s.s. Scotia has already discharged one cargo in the Bristol Channel, while the s.s. Croatia is now on her way to this side, and the s.s. Rudolf will follow.

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Amongst the numerous messages of sym* pathy received by the family of the late Rev. Dr. W. P. Williams, of.Dinas, Landom editor of the "Seren Cymrn," is the follow- ing from the Chancellor of the Exchequer "Sorry to hear of the sudden death of my dear old friend, Dr. Williams. Deep sym- pathy with Mrs. Williams and the family.

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