The Cambria Daily Leader

V.T.C. SHOOTING PMta?dawe Beat Morriston by 49 Points. I Some excellent shooting was witnessed at the Drill Hall. Morristoa, on Wednes- day evening, when Pontardawe were the visitors. '1']F visiting team was a very strong one, and their shooting throughout was m&st confi?tpDt. Six of their mem- bers aggregated the possible/* four totalled 79. and the remaining two d-ropped only t'no points. Scores:— Pontardawe Morriston 80 J. M. Munday B. W. Edwards SO SO G. TTowell A. Morris 80 I SO V. Owen E. L. Edwards 80 SO W. Llewellyn Tom Isaac 80 80 R. J. J. Harris David John 79 801 J. M. Jones T. Evans 7S 79 E. OwerL T. Griffiths is 79 E. Griffith£, .w. W. T. Eowe 77 79 J. Harris W. J. Waters 72 73 E. Bevan G. Andrewartha. 70 78 J. R. Morris J. E. George 66 78 S. G. Edmunds Cilyu Davies 63 S32 903

WELSH ABJSY APPOIOTENTS. j F-.m Way night's .wpplement to the London Gazette":— Tho un4ermentioiwd appointments are made:— INFANTRY SERVICE BATTALIONS- LOCAL RESERVE. Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—To be tern-I porary second-lieutenants (on probation): John Gwyn Evans (Fooruary 4th), Leonard Alfred. Swash (February 5th), Thomas Poland Wilson Jones, John Henry Jones, David Thomas, alld Emlyxi Abrallam I (February 7th).

BISHOP CONFIRMS CONVICTS. A number of convicts were confirmed by the Bishop of Southampton in the chapel at Parkhurst Prison on Wednesday, in the presence of a congregation, of otlies: prisoners. Or I

M:SSING il NOTES. F Annie Kcrioot, iumbie, was chained at ilie Llanelly Police Court on Wednesday with stealing two £ 1 notes. Annie Samuel, Dynant Farm, Tumble, said that on February 7th her husband gave her fifteen Ll notes and half-a-sove- reiSii to take care of. She piacea, them in a. drawer, which ts-he locked. Later she rent out leaving the houso and children in rhars« of the defendant, who was engaged aö a. servant. The nest morning she found I the key miosing, but List Sunday ehe bor- rowed -one ksys with which she opened the drawer, a.nd then aho diecovered that two Ll notes were missing-. P.O. Maekwren stated that defendant, v;hen charged, admitted having stolon the notes, which she hid in ber stocking. The Bench bound defendant over.

Prinze Arthur of Connaught, who seems ¡ Almost to have been lost sight of during the past few months, is in reality doing jaost important work at the front in the capacity ot chief agent between the Fl-ench and British staffs, a post in winch his military knowledge and his fluent French Hiakti him doubly -%IUALL to betar

 7-PP""H^Q 1 E? ? 'i 4, I i ?4 r' l.. Q L. t., rû u I FJ.SI FUm SF ?E?A? ;us I HMl a:; I L ¡,. >. 8hi!C!?E ??iLEO I The Zeppelins just now are very much in the air "—in a metaphorical as well j as in a literal sense—and in this country 1 there has been much criticism of our own shortcomings in respect of this form of warfare. Frankly, we have been-surprised j at the radius of action which these aerial battleships have proved themselves to possess. 'Ihis last raid over the Midlands of England has very avidly recalled in j;f\ mind of a writer to the Birmingham Daily I'ost a memorable day in the annals of aerial navigation.—" Zrppcihi Sunday in Berlin, in the y-ear inoy. It was a blazing hot day at the end of August. The Zeppelin-the only one then in ling-had been billed to perform the Iongeei-uiiitauee journey that had as yet been accomplished hy airship—from its station at Fnedrichshafen. on Lake Constance, to Berlin, forele 350 miles as the crow flies. With that due regard to spectacular effect which the Germans never neglect its arrival in the Prussian capital was timed for a Sunday—the day of the week when the popuiance would have tho best opportunity of witnessing the -how. iPamntlioticaliy it- may be re- marked that -on? cannot imagine British authorities taking the slightest regard for thio consideration). The First Flight. Leaving Iriedrichshafen early on Sat- urday morning with its fr?ator, the sexa- geari&n Count, himself in command, the Z-pp&lin travelled throughout that day, Dot de-steading until it had reached its appointed station for the night. On Sun- day morning Berlin was all agcg and bc- tlaggeu in anticipation. By nine o'clock new& was received that the airship had passed Leipzic, and was due to reach the capital at one o'clock—that Í6, in little more than the time taken by the e.\pre?». trains. Punctually, almost to the minute, it hove into view; the populace—myself included—was all on the roofs, which are mostly provided with a flat j^pace, and, Berlin being entirely fiat, we were able to follow its evolutions. It varied its eleva- tions, encircled the Schloss and the giant chimney of the electric pov'?r station, cut Sgures-of-eight with th? ease of a skilful skater, and nnally descended on th'? great reYiow ground of the Tcmpclhofer Feld to the oouth of Berlin, where the Kai2r with a brilliant entourage received the Count and his crew with all the pomp and cir- cumstance befitting the occasion. Berlin's Delight To-day. all this may read like a. resus- citated description of George Stephenson's first railway journey. But was a significance behind which could not be in] 'sse(i by any thoughtful, and especially a British, observer. Naturally, Berlin was wild with delight, yet even in that hour of jubilation the sinister possibilities of tho dirigible were grasped by the Ger- roan mind. In the next morning's papers, amid the pardonable exultation at this latest triumph of German science, it was loudly proclaimed that the new engine would discount the value of sea-power, and it was darkly hinted that the in- violability of island-kingdoms would soon be a thing of the pit. I was struck, though net altogether surprised, at the universality of this sentiment. In con- venation with business and other friends —ar for davs nothing but Zeppelin was talked of-I was repeatedly "chaffed" with threats of an aerial descent upon the good city of Birmingham. I felt myself entitled to tmile indulgently at thc<?o vapourings. And that was little more I than seven years ago.

MANCHESTER AND mEE TRADE. I The president of the Manchester Cham- I ber of Commerce at the resumed annua! meeting on Wednesday announced that in consequence of the chamber's adverse vote to the directors' memorandum in favour of Free Trade 30 of the 33 directors of tbo chamber were prepared to rMign. They would not withdraw their memorandum. This announcement was followed by the leaders of the opposition to the directors' policy announcing that they would with- draw their amendments which advocated after the war a commercial blockade I of Germany and Austria and reserve the declaration of their policy for considera- II tion on a future occasion.

SWANSEA I At the Swansea Workhouse Visiting Committee on Wednesday (Mr. Harry Williams presiding), symj^aihetic refer- ence was made with regard to the death of Mr. Jno. North (showman). Mr. Wm. Owen, in moving a vote of sympathy w-ith th-e relatives, said that for many years the late Mr. Jno. North bad been a. constant donor to the Workhouse inmates and Cottage Hemes children. Ho was sure that Mr. North's death be felt by many who had partaken of his kind gifts. Mr. G. S. Michell (chairman of the Board) endorsed Mr. Ow,-ii* rtatemen", and seconded the'vote of thanks. Mr. Alt. George, as a fellow Forostor of j deceased's, sup ported. j

WORKHOUSE ÜiMA rEs -iiTERT AINED. I A unique entertainment was given at the Swansea Workhouse on Wednesday evening. Mrs. David Harris acted as chrDla.n. iMore the co"nœmnt of the entertainment, Guardians \V. li. Thomas aad AM. G?oige gave a banana I amd or&n?c to o?-xL inmate, of whom there were a gerac number pr&scut. Al novel scheme evolved by Messrs. Thomas and Goorge was put into effect. Each inmate was given a number, and, corre- sponding to the number, a prize was put i in to an envelope. Each person received a prize. j An excellent miscellaneous programme was given by artistes who are all well j known locally. The artistes who so kindly gave their services w-ere: The Swansea: Music Lovers Glee Society, Mr. George I Parkes, Mr. Griff Charles, Mr. All II Thomas (comedian), Messrs. East and Murton (banjoiats), Miss Annie George, and Miss Muriel Day. Mr. C. Steele, of an d Mui-iel Dav. Clydach, gave a very clever conj uring exhibitioi. During the interval, Nurse Clement Te- counted her experiences in stricken Serbia. The voncert was a decided suc- cess, and the inmates thoroughly enjoyed themselves, both Messrs. Alf George and W. H. Thomas being accorded much applause. Mr?. David Harris was also thanked for taking the chair. j

LLANDILO K.R.R. WOUNDED. I News has been received that Mr. Trwor I Stephens, sail of the late Mr. D. Stephens, chcmisrt, Llandilo, who is with the King's j Royal Rifles, has been wounded in France, Before- Anii,-ting he vae a clerk at Lloyd's j Bank at I.Jry. I Bank at Llandovery.

Among the gifts contributed to the forthcoming Red Cross sa l e at is a Berlin vase from Lady Roberts, which was presented by the Kaiser him- j self to the late Earl Roberta. The Danish guard on the German frontier at Schleswig have err^t-ed aj German soldier in civilian riothes, whoj had been buying margarine, fat, and ether food for his comrades among tiie j German, frontier guards. 1

CHURCHES AND DRINK. f -0 I NATIONAL GAMPA:CN TO PRO-  MUtMAL CAMPA:SM TO PRC- fSOTE TtiPEiiAHCE I Strong resolutions on the drink qne»- tion were passed at a conference on Tues- day at Si on CoUcge, presided over by the ? Arch bishop of Canterbury, and convened by the Temperance Council of the Chris- hon Churches of England. OM plaœd ?o;i record the solemn conviction oi the couferer.co that the evils resulting from! strong drink arc eo grave and so hurtful j to the moral and spiritual life as to d-e- mand unremitting ar.d united endeavour on the part o.f the Christian Churches to remove them. Sir Ernest Lamb said that he thought the cry of No polities" was sometimes suggested by the devil, an d that that Satanic individual was being instructed by the trade at times. (Laughter). Evasion of the Law. General Booth moved a resolution re- questing the Miniter of Munitions tf.) re- i quire a more stringant enforcement by magistrates as-d the police of the existing Licensing Lat».s and of the orders issued j by the Central Control Board and to re- ceive a deputation. He said that the 6alc I of drink, notwithstanding the prohibi-l tions, had not been greatly reduced, at. any rate as to quantity, and method of distribution only had been changed. Re-j ports came to him, which he believed wer? reliable, showing that means-of! fva?ion v.?re fo??nd. and in sc= = connived at. General Booth al&o appealed for a! stricter oversight of the streets. If the! I authorities would prevent the scenes ap- j pioaching debauchery in the streets ami administer the law with some of tb? striefcneas which they extended to the Salvation Army open-air meetings— (hi ugh tor)—they wculd 00 prevented easily encugh. Railway Station Scenes. I Cardinal Bourne moved a resolution I emphasising the absolute necessity for) legislation at the close of the war to de-i iend the industry and home-life of the I nation against intemperance. They were, constant witnesses of very 6ad scenes round the railway stations, and some of them knew what harm had be?n done by j the abuse of lilnür at seme of the bass 1 centres in France. Tho absence of ilti alternative to the- public-house was th»s cause of a great dsal of trouble. I Canon Lord "William Gascoyne-Cecil J eaid that hardly a night passed when h I was at King's Cross that he did not SL- men the worse for liquor, and in any of them returning from the front (a voieo:' Through legisl;tion all the new Jaw" had proved useless- no.") Thp regulation: did not stop it. They would not meet tha perversity of human nature -V legislation. (A Voice: "What about Russia :") Principal Selbje. in moving a resolu- tion approving of a national campaign at the close of the war in support of per- manent temperance reform, paid that temperance people were the most shock- ing faddists in the worM, but they should i-,I put their fa?Is on one 6lde. 

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WELSH CASUALTIES. I The following Welsh casualties were announced on Wednesday sight: Welsh Regiment. Reported from France. Previously wounded, new reported not wounded:— M&rriman, 223S. E. J. Previously missing, now reported killed:— Cole, 34191, W. J., 1st Batt. Priag, 36020, A. G., 1st Batt.

LLANELLY VOLUNTEER TRAININGI CORPS. I UK" Company Orders for Week Ending I March 1st. Orderl v Officar for the week: Platoon Commander Burn. Orderly Sergeant for the week: Platoon Sergeant Willis. Orderly Section Commander for the week: Section Commander Morgan. Thursday: Class firing at 7 pan. at the Drill Hall, Friday: Company Drill at 7.30 p.m. at the Drill Hal. Saturday: Parade at 3 p.m., Drill HaU, to take part in ceremony of reception by town of captured German gun. Tuesday: Platoon drill at 7.30 p.m. at the Drill Hall. Wednesday: Lecture on nauskeftry at 7.30 p.m. at the Scouts' Hall. SuJaday parade: Tho Company will fall ia at the Drill Hail on Sunday afternoon next at 3.30. Meeting of officers and After parade on Friday nest. Henry W. Spowart, I Company Ccaamander. a I

LOTTERY TO RtJSE Al LOAN. i GERMAN FINANCIERS' SCHEMES I TO SECUHfc bliNEY Amsterdam, Tuasda 'v.Grf-at anxiety over financo admittedly prevails in Germany. Two pieces of news wero given out yesterd-ay-tlillt a new war loan is about to be issued, and also that the Govern- ment is busily discussing with the Bun- desrath the clauses of a new tax Bill wiiich must yield the a year after which the Treasury is sorely thirst- j ing. Thu position generally is considered alarming, especially as Germany's allies are in a worse financial plight than Ger- many herself. Vienna, Sofia, and Con- stantinoplo are continually howling for cash, which Berlin linds it hard to together. j Even patriotic financiers consider the issue of a new loan, which already is ba lly needed to pay for the military and naval expenditure, an operation doomed to failure. Herr He life rich and his advisers are busy thinking out some means of inducing Germans to invest onco more. The old wild assurance about a war indemnity is, of course-, impossible, while even the promise of final victory leaves the people sceptical when it comes to giving up their ready money. A Lottery Loan. ) According to the financial newspapers, the Ministry of Finance at Berlin is going to issue a loan, probably of at 4J per cent., but with a heavy premium. A great inducement for the German public," says the Tageblatt," H will be a I loan in the shape of a lottery, with not I too remote a possibility for each sub- scriber winning a big prize." 1 The proposed new tares are already un- popular. Although little is known about them. it is believed that the telegraph, telephone and postage rates will be raised. Thu-, with the increasing difficulties ex- perienced in the production of paper, would wipe cut most of the provincial daily newspapers, ruining their owners and employes. While German finance at home is quickly decaying, the position abroad is no bettej:, 'especially in Holland, where the outlook in the money market is ex- tremely sombre. Germany has tried in recent months to raise the rate of ex- chango by sending gold to Holland, but now the gold is needed at home, and export has been stopped. Consequently the mark has swiftly declined, and will continue to decline. The newspapers are naturally unable to deny the terrible difficulties with which Herr Helfferich has to contend, but they are trying to in- spire confidence by saying:— "The war is not won yet, but the coming submarine war is bound to bring England to her knees, so that all our sacrifices will soon be lar?y compensated by victory But even th? somewhat tall promise is coollv received by the often deluded G<?r- man public, which is now more thirsty for I truth than vlctory.- Dally Express."

HAFCD MEN WITH THE COLOURS I Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of 1364, Neath- road, Swansea, have four sons and a nephew with the colours. We reproduce photographs of r6. Johnson and her gallant family Mrs. Johnson. Driver S. Johnson. (R.F.A.) Pte. C, Johnson. (Swansea Battalion). Gren. B. Johnton. (Sw-ansea Battalion), j Pte. Stan. Johnson. (38th Welsh Cyclists) Pte. A. Dalling. (Sth WeWi Rest.). I

During the hearing at Sunderland of a I charge of gambling against a munition worker wno will not be sixteen until next month, it appeared that he earned 27s. a week at the shipyard of Mesers. Bedford and Sons. The shortage of farthings has grown j. so acute in London that many drapers in tha poorer quarters are not only siving packets of pins in lieu of change, but i accepting thimi back from their customers I a6 the equivalent of a Earthing. a

THE LOST ASHBY °o> THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF A CHANNEL TRADER'S GREW. Seven South Wales survivors of the crew of the steamship Aslil,)y, whi(,-Ii was wrecked at 4 a.m. on the 15th inst oif Ushant, have just arrived home with thrilling stories of their adventures. Owned by Messrs. R. Ropner and Co., the ship had 20 hands all told, and of these Captain Samuel Green, of St. Dogmael's, near Cardigan, and L. Smith, Byron-street, Roath, Cardiff, lost their lives. The remaining IS were saved, in- cluding Lewis, of Swansea, the cook. The Aehby loft Cardiff on January 9 with a cargo of patent fuel for Rouen. Thenco she returned to Swansea and took a cargo of patent fuel to Nantes. It was on her way to this country from Nantes that the disaster occurred. On Ushant Rocks. Leaving Nantes on the 13th, it appears that the ship was borna by the heavy 6-L,tf, raging to that spot so dreaded by all mariners, the Ushant rocks. She was light, and. therefore, the propeller was half out of the water, and as a result she was un- able to get full power out of her engines. The captain gave orders to flood the after- holds to get her deeper into the water. but the gale was too strong, and she was blown on to the rocks, one of which forced a hole through the engine-room platen. The port lifeboat was lowered, and the captain and James McKim, a Cardifnan, got in, but the boat was washed away before the others could reach her. L. Smith, of Byron- street, Cardiff, was in the act of sliding down into the boat when he was wasned away, and he was not seen again. Very soon afterwards this boat, in which were the captain and McKim, capsized, and fcKim was washed on to the rocks. The rest of the crew stayed on the ship till daylight. It was a terrible experience, as each moment they expected the ship to turn over. the great seas rocking hor as if sh.e had been a cradle. Down Ropo to Safety. McICim, after being washed ashore, went for help. By daybreak the tide had ebbed, and the Ushant islanders came to the shore to render help. A rope was got across from the forecastle head to the shore, and the remainder of the Ashby's crew escaped by sliding down Jhis i-, pe into the surf, where willing naals ulied them ashore. The body of the captain was washed ashore next day, but no traoe or Smith's body was found. The Ushant islanders treated the ship- wrecked men with every kinJness, anrt the funeral of the captain war, attended by the soldiers, coactguardsmen, and women of the island and the ^rvivors of his crew. The coifin was oovered with a tricolour. The survivors, after three days on Ushant, were landed at Conquet, a,-d thence proceeded to St. Male, and laoided at Southampton.

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CONTROLLING COMTRDL BOARO. I A deputation from various licensed victuallers' associations was received by London Unionist, members at the House of Commons cn Wednesday. Complaints were made that the Central Control Board was neither responsible to I Parliament nor to the Minister of Munitions; that it held secret inquiries and had refused audience and representa- tion to licensed victuallers. The powers employed by the Board were revolutionary and Cl) ufiseatory. Lord Claud Hamilton, chairman of the Unionist Committee, said tho C"mmitte.e were unanimously of opinion that the Central Board bbould be subject to Par- liamentary controL

NEW WELSH COMEDY. I A splendid addition has been made to the repertoiro of Cymric plays by the pro- duction of Machan Mawr I," a Welsh comody in three acts by the Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, Carmarthen. This week the play was ably performod at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, by mem-i ben; of the local Cymrodorion Society, 11 and attracted a crowded a.udience, the proceeds being in aid of the Carmarthen Soldiers' Welfare Fund. The comedy is a presentation of Welsh I village life, and strongly reveals the humourous side of the Cymric character and the fascination of native wit. Modern in its application, it OOD,tain6 apt refer- ences to the war, and is so cleverly worked out as to appeal to all. Machgen Mawrr I reveals a comparatively unexplored field so far as Welsh comedy is concerned, and Dyfnallt is to be congratulated on the sucoess that crowns his efforts. The principal parts were taken by Messrs. Hywel Myrddan, W. Williams, E. Davies, J. Thomas. D. Jones, J. Phillips, D. Peregrine, J. Williams, and W. D. Roberts, and the Misses E. Jones, H. J. Jones, and Eluned Phillips. The stage I manager was Mr- E. V. Collier.

The good offices of the King of Spain, ¡ though nominally confined to Prench and Russian s.ubjects» have been beeougiit on behalf of Mrs. Firr, a Northampton post- mistreso, whose husband, a company eer- geant-major, has been revol-ked missing after signally distinguishing- himself in Franco, King Alfonso has commanded the Spanish Ambassador 11: Berlin to act in conjunction with the American Ambassa-1 dor and the German authorities in order I to trace the missiaz sakiier.

?.??'?'???? HQ 'Will'' "HWIMlWiDHI HWMll I i»WII I 'PW IB II I ""i|TTTVTMHl III! BM I > I MX P I1 HIM I Will H'WHW |R IJHIHI'—IJHH J ROYAL ENGINEERS I, ¡' A U 111" 'i: J; (Maftd Water Transport Section). For the Navigation and Upkeep of Overseas Canals and Waterways. I The following men are Wanted Immediately, age 19 to 40: Tug Masters and Engineers will be accepted up to 45 years of age. Pay, from 3/2 per day. Seven days. Pay every .week. Separation and Dependants' Allowance at the usual rates. Trades, etc., Required for i.W.T.; R.E. Able Seamen, Canal Watermen and Lightermen, Marine Engineers, Tug Masters (Holders of Board of Trade Cer- tificates) Motor Mechanics, Boilermakers, Telephone Linesmen, Blacksmiths, Steel Erectors. Lieut C. M. Manners, R. E., the Special Recruiting Officer for this section, will attend at SWAMSEA to inter- view intending Recruits on THURSDAY, FEB. 24th, 1916, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. At Recruiting Office— Carmarthen, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Bristol, Fsb. 25. Cardiff, Feb. 26. „ _j, IViiSford Haven, Feb. 28. Fishguard, Feb. 29. A Free Railway Warrant to Swransea may be obtained by intending Recruits on applying to nearest Recruiting Office, Labour Exchange, or Police Station. Important.—" Starred rlen Cannot be Enlisted for Immediate Training. GOD SAVE THE KING.

LLANELLY. I Mr. Henry Thomas, formerly of Bryn- mair, Llanelly, the High Sheriff of Car- I marthenshire, has forwarded a cheque for < £ 100 towards the Llanelly Hospital Fund. i

MUMBLES. I Owing to the strong winds the so a is running very high at the Mumbles. On; Thursday morning the passengers wak- ing at Oyetermouth station for the train had to dodge the spray.

GORSEINON. Private Dick Bevan is homo on fur- ] lough at Alexandra-road, Goreeinon. He joined on the outbreak of war, and Ua6 &een active service ior over two! "o months iu France. Prior to the war he was employed at the Bryngwyn Steel- works, aad was a member of the football club.

LLANSAMLET. The funeral of the late Miss Jessie Davies, daughter of Mrô. Martha Jane Davies, newsagent (and the late Mr. John Davies), took place on Wednesday at Air-in, Hool Las burial-ground. The Revs. Rhys Lewis, Craigcefnparc, aad B. Palm- erston Davies, Saron, Birchgrove, offici- ated.

LLANSAWEL. I A tragic discoverey was made on Tues- day by a man named Morris, a travelling hawker who, with his wife and family, were camped in a travelling van on Sunny bank field, Llansawcl. Hearing groans coming from the direction ot tho van, Morris proceeded thither an d found his wife in great agony. He Questioned her and hnud that she had taken 6(,ille of the poison he used for soldering pu rpeses. A doctor was tummoned, but she d'ed the same day. An inquest will be held. De- ceased was 56 years of age.

LLANDEBIE. I Under the auspices of the Recept-'in Committee, two concerts have been held at the National Schools, one to welcome home Sapper Fred Tayior, Pte. Joha Roberts, 4th Welsh, and Driver D. o. Evans, and the other in honour of Ptc. Arthur Morris. R.F.A. All were given a rousing receoHon, and made the recipients of gifts. Other soldiers home on leave from France are: Lanoe-Corpl. D. Gil filths, 0th Welsh, and Driver W. J. Williams, R.F.A. News has been received that Sergt. Ben ¡ Christmas, of the 4,th Welsh Regiment, the well known long distance runner, who had been invalided home suffering fnam fever, is now making favourable progress in Birmingham HospitaL

LLANDILO. I The death has occurred of an old in- habitant. in the pcrsnn of Miss Harries, Pontyrhodyn Salem, Llandilo. Deceased who was about 50 years of age, was in- terred at Capei Isaac. At Llandilo Bridge Mart excellent trade was done. Good lambs wore in gieat demand. The sheep offered for sale numbered 225, and all lots met with ready purchasers at prices varying from (;i. t.) 6d. per lb. livo weight. Pig trade was also briek. Here again, all lots "ore disposed of at prices ranging from 35s. to JZi 10s. per head, or about los. 6d. per score live weight. There was an excep- tional loot of fine cattle for sale, for which the bidding was keen; 74 passed through the ring, of which number only four remained unsold. Prices ranged from aIo to C38 per head, or between laa and lôs. per score dead weight.

NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS. I Glamorgan Battalion No. 2 (Swansea) I Company. Weekly Ord,-rs.OMOial inspection list Saturday at Cardiff. Major-General Macin. tyre. O.B.. has sent to Sir John Courtis, the Commandant Glamorgan N.M.V., the follG-w- ins. vil_ The inspection of the Clamor- gin Battalion NJi-V., Cardiff and Swansea unite, was very satisfactory, and the cffi- cien-ev and keenness of the members reflect grat credit on the Commandant, Sir John Courtis, and his offioers." Soaa.d drill will take place at St. Gabriel's !rll on Friday next, the 2Sth inst-, at 7.55 p.m. Shop ting practice on Monday evening next at 6.33. Officer in charge. Platoon-com- mand or Charles Smith. Drill same eveaiin^, at 7.55. in St. Gahriel's Hall.—Basil W. Val- ent.iu. Oompaiar Oamauuider. Feb. Z3rd.1 1216.

J WEST WALES TRIBUNALS Three Cases Dealt With at Swansea. The West Wales Munitions Tribunal met at Swansea on Wednesday, Mr. J. Vaughan Edwards presiding. Thomas Kees, Xùw-road, Skewen, com- plained that a certificate had been un- reasonably withheld by his employers. A certificate was granted. Thomas Powell Williams, Laurel Bank, Caemawr, Morrieton, a furnaee-man, was lined 5s. for being absent from a controlled establishment without permission. A tine of 10s. was imposed on Shadraeh Davies, 40, Sway-road, Morriston, fot absenting himself from work without con" sent. j

W| Don't jam Good Curs WE SELL THEM. We have now received the fol- lowing Cars, and can offer from stock (subject to being unsold): 1 20 h.p. Singer Tour- ing. £520 5 1 12/16 h.p. Rossel Touring 375 0 1 La Ponette Coupe.390 0 1 do. 2-seater..320 Q 2 R.M.C. Touring (each) 330 0 2 Seabrook do. (each) 231 0 1 Scripps-Booth 3-seater 250 Q 1 Dodcre Touring .275 0 2 Baby Peugeots with our bodies (each) 180 0 1 Baby Peugeots with hood, screen 165 0 1 Maxwell Touring .235 0 1 do. 2-seater .230 0 2 Whiting Grants (each) 160 0 1 G.W.K. 2-seater .178 10 1 Calthorpe Minor Chassis 171 15 1 Ford Touring 135 0 1 do. Van 130 Q (all plus carriage.) We also hole one of the Largest Stocks of Second- hand 1914 asid 1915 Light Cars in the Country. R. E. JONES (GARAGES), LIMITED, London, Cardiff, Swansea. j Priuted and Published far the Swansea Press. Limited, by A-RTHTTIi PARNELL HiGIMM,At Leader Buildings, "lliiumwii