The Cambria Daily Leader

I RUSSIA.I A PETROCRAD CRY FOR I I PEACE. KEREiSKY AND ThE ARMV j PETBOGRAI), Tuesday (Received. Wednesday). M. Karen sky, Minister of War and ),I,a ri 'It. speaking at the last sitting of the Council of Workmen's aind Soltliers' Dele- gates, stated that he did not &ay that any luffen-sive ought to be undertaken, either to-day or to-morrow, as it was a strategic question. Nevertheless, it was imperative that their Army should be prepared to fight at any moment, and that it should Hot only be capable of maintaining the defensive, but also of undertaking the ¡ oflenr-i ve. -IJcuter. ANARCHY IN PUBLIC LIFE. M. Iv.1 rensky, the Russian War and Na.val Minister, who has been obliged to return to I'etrograd from the front, is faced by almost superhuman difficulties. He left thef capital to check the rot which had demoralised the army: he lit-s had to retrace his steps hurriedly to try to arrest the anarchy into which political and in- dustrial life has degenerated. Mr. Herbert Bailey, the Daily' Ex- press n correspondent in Petrograd, states, that the people desire peace almost at any price. Another telegram announces that all the factories in the capital have been ordered to strike to-day, as the employers refuse to agree to a six hours day, and to give men and women equal wages. The Miners, who received no per cent. advance in wages in March, are now demanding 200 per cent. more. The situation is so abnormal as to be incoherent. NO SEPARATE PEACE. Tetrogrud, Sunday.—A rumour is wide- spread here that the Government will announce a separate peace, but the news- pa.pers to-night deny this, saying th&y have fought in vain for its source.Ex- change. P,,tro,-rad, Alanday.Thp Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates has sent a statement to Socialist parties and central federations of Trude Unions of the vorld, in which it declares that it will not tol erate any departure from the prin- ciple of Peace without annexations and without in(leiiinitit-s," on thehasis of the rights of nations to decide tbeir own des- tiny. The Council of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates is of opinion that a speedy termination of the -war and the restoration or international peace on a basis required by the general interests of Labour aÆ well as of mankind can only he achieved if the Socialist and Labour parties and Traile Unions of all countries, belligerent and neutral, will unite their efforts in a stubborn and energetic light against this universal slaughter. Th(- lirst important step in that direction is the summoning of an Inte-rnational Con- ference.—Router. THE POPE'S ATTITUDE. Mr. W. P. Mara. lion, lay secretary of! the Westminster Catholic Federation, has received from his Federation correspon- dent in Rome the following message: I am authorised to say it is absolutetlv un- true that the Holy See is aiding a peace movement on Austria's behalf. The Holy See is alw%s ready to put. its great moral influence at the service of an honourable, just, and lasting peace in conformity with what the Holy Father has so often said."

AT THF POLICE COURTS CARMARTHEN. I ""I am not coming- with you; I cannot feitt •••N.'KPMA. I have not been made to l e a soldier," wa^~Th?'~st»%«Haent made to P.C. L. Lewis by Michael Thoinae, iarru labourer, of Trelech, who, at Carmarthen, on Tuesday, was fined 405.. and handed over to the military o na charge of fail- ing to report himself under the Military Service Act. Win. Charles Jones, fi, Richmond Cot- tages was fined So or a month's imprison- ment for stealing 12s. from the person of Thomae Grant. The men had been drinking together, and afterwards went down to the riverside, and while Grant was asleep there, Daniel Evana, a Cor- poration labourer, noticed defendant going through Grant's pockets. He in- formed P.S. Jonas, and accused was ar- reeted. Head Constable Mayall taid it wa6 a very mean theft. Daniel Evans was com- mended by the Bench for his action. Grant was charged with being drunk (which he denied), and was tined 10s. I -=; ""T"

GOWER GUARDIANS. I Mr. John Saunders (Mumbles) presided at the meting of the Cower Guardians at on Tuesday. it was reported "t the dit-iary at the institution was now in ins-tv uc^daiice with the Food Controller's Sas. Mr. C. J; '.relieving officer) 011 behalf of frflov,' offic, and himself, applied for n w»r bonus. basell his application :-fi all-round in the cost of iivin. It was aecid^ lo refer the matter to the Finance Cûmmlf" This applica- tion includes the master NII(I iiiitron and all the workhoxnw staff. '•* mav be also stated tha-i no bonus has -wai granted so far. The Board decided to iDcroo. the ex- peases allowed members visiting .vI IIlU by one guinea-

FOWL TRESPASSERS. ( i I Councillor Morgan Morgan, at the Hkmthly Eieetiftg of the Llanelly Borough (VvunclT. asked what power the Corpora- tion had to prevent fowls from getting on to the potato allotments. Councillor D. Jennings (jocularly) Shoot the fowls. (Laughter.) Councillor Morgan: Notice boards have been erected warning men, women, and children against trespassing, but thev (k) not. wtafce fowls. (daughter.) Very often | 1 owls do more damage than persons and it is really a serious matter. Councillor W. E. Clement: If vou shoot them you can have chicken for dinner the next dav. (Laughter.) Councillor Morgan: Would I he sum- moned for carrying a gun without a licence? (Renewed laughter.) The Town Clerk: There is tIle oommoii Ia" to protect allotment holders. If they eali prove that damage has been done by fowls they can sue tfce owners for damages at the County Court.

In "Quinneys'" "POSy the daughter is played by Miss Rosie Begarnie. She gJows with the .joy of girliftWife Her face is full of sunshine; and her spirits are as big!! as her father's ambition She afforded ttothuajr hut sun."—Sheffield Daily Tele- graph," 27/3/17. Quinneys' is next week the Grand Theatre.

TlPPERARY CHOIR. 10 prs?de ? bed for the 'onnd0d, lie Upperaly?,?. ,? arranged for a grand ?nc?rt m t? ?utral HaH on Thursday evening.  Bertie p?kins presides; the choir by Miss Lilian Edwards. .t? fol?wing ???s gi? their ?rvi?s: M?s?!'??s?r. M? Nene y Har- man, M? I ""g ?omas. MMsr?. Alf 1:'h0mas. ?' ??- ?'.? Frands, ??h?a-or?d '? \?gnan. i-? ,?j Murton. The 'ccompaiHste are M? c. ? Cox EA M (a(lv. (.), ? Mr. Iv ?<??-

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THE SCROLL OF FAME Clydach Corporal Killed by all I I Shell. Unofficial news was received in the Swansea Valley on Tuesday that Corpl. Graham Liddieott, K.G.A., of Ty-Gwyn- road. Clydach. was killed by a shell while serving with his battery on the western front. The deceased soldier leaves a widow and child, He was aixrat 34 years of age. Prior to joining up he V%-as engaged as au assistant ochaotmaoter at Morriston WITH MILITARY HONOURS. The lmains of PrivatF. Roach, who died in a hospital in England, and whose family reside in Jersey-street, HafDd, Swansea, wore interred on Tuesday at Danygra.ig Cemetery, with full military houours. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack over which wa? placed de- ooa.sed's hat and belt. A lare numher of soldiers were told off to attend, preceded by the Swansea Police Band, who played Mendelssohn's Funeral March en route. The cortege was an unusually lengthy one. a large string of carriages, containing relations and friends-including the widow and seven children—following the hearse. After the funeral rites had been concluded, the Last Poet was sounded over the grave. The military funeral of Sapper Rees Davies, of Brynhvfryd, took place at Mynyddbach Graveyard on Tuesday. The coiffn, which was covered with flowers, was conveyed on a gun-carriage. There was a squad of the Shropshire's present, and the Last Post was sounded. Among the mourners were Messrs. William, Grif- fith, Llewelyn a.nd Thos Davies (brothers), and Llew. Llewelyn (uncle). The Rev. Samuel Williams. New Siloh, officiated KILLED IN SALONIKA. Mrs. Morgan, Courtenay-stroet, Mansel- ton. has received official news to the effect that her husband. Pte. Evan Mor- gan, has been killed in Salonika. Pie. Morgan joined the Army three veiir6 ago Prior to the war he worked in Ben. upholstering department. FOUGHT IN AFGHAN WAR. Military honours wre accorded to Hf burial at St. David's Churchyard, car-! marthen on Tuesday of Sergt. Alfred Goble, a Carmarthen veteran, who fought iu the Afghan War, and died at Kinmel Park. The wounded soldiere at the local Red Cross Hospital, the V.T.C.. and four sergeants from Kinmel Park attended the funeral- The Bev. Griffith Thomas (vicar) officiated. WOUNDED AGAIN. Pte. Charles Autield, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, who made his home at Mendy, Pontardulais, has been again wounded, ofiicial notification having been received from the War Office tu this effect. Pte. Auiield was formerly employed at the Cambria Tinpiate Works. ON TORPEDOED TRANSPORT. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Morgan, Pale. Skewen, have been notified (jhat their son. Tommy" Morgan, who ■< s>hip steward on board a transport, is lying in hospital in Malta, his leg having been amputated as the result of injuries received. He was formerly employed at the Cape Copper ] Works. SAVED FROM TRANSYLVANIA. Among those saved from the Transyl- vania is Stoker Fred E. Ash, R.N.R., whose home is at No. 2, Evaos-terrace. St. Thomas. Stoker Ash is 21 years of age and was employed at the English Crown Spelter Works. ,I MISSING IN FRANCE. Mrs. Blunt, 12, Weiington-street, Swan-i sea, has received information that her brother, Pte. D. J. Edwards, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is mi&sing in Franc*?. Be- j fore joiniug the colours, he was employed at Vivian and Sons, Uafcd Works. He is 22 years of age. GUNSHOT IN BUTTOCK. Mrs. L'arkin, 41, Baglnn-strect, Port, Tennaiit, has received information that her husband, Pte. George II. Parkin, Welsh Regiment, has been seriou-sly wounded in action in France by gunshot in the left buttock. He was formerly j employed at Messrs Hughes and Morgan, eawyers, Port Tennaut, BURRYPORT OFFICER'S D.S.O. Major Gwyniie Cecil ihomas, South Wales Borderers, who has just received the D.S.O.. is the eldest son of the late Mr. W. G. Thomas, of I.landough, for- I merly of Llanelly and Burryport. WINNER OF TWO "NATIONALS" REPORTED MISSING. Lieut. J H, Anthony, Royal Welsh lusi- liers, attached to tho Royal Flying Corps, is reported missing. Lieut. Anthony, who recently lúôt a brother, Capt. Anthony, Army Veterinary Corps, killed by a shell in France, is the well-known Welsh ama- teur rider under National Hunt Rules. Though still in the twenties," he has already two National triumphs to his credit. He is the son of Mr. John Anthony, Cilveithy, near Kidwelly, who is a well- known West Wales agriculturist and breeder of hunter; NEW ORDER FtHAOMIRAL HUGH I EVAN-THOMAS. For distinguished service in the naval battle of Jutland the Russian Government i has conferred upon R ear-Admiral Sir Hugh Evan-Thomas, K.C.B.. M.V.O., the decoration of the Order of St. Anne' (First Class), with Swords. The fifth son of the late Mr. Charles Evan-Thomas, of The Gnoll, Neath, where he was born in 18t;2, Rear-Admiral Evan-Thomas entered tlio Navy in 1875. THREE BROTHERS FALL. ?ieut. S W. Best, 80uth Wake Bor- -?rs. who wa?? kiUsd on April 10, was ??third?on? Mr. and Mrs. Best, of Penr??? Brecon, who? voungMt son, Li€ut.? ? ?e?, of the same W, ttiii. fell on "eb. ?gth and whose s?ond eon, Lieut. A.? ? jj?);, !LE.. was also killd in action, on ?? same front, on Feb. 2?rd. Lieu). ?? Be?t ?-?g ? ?? ?as born at Brecon.

PENTREPOTK AMBULANCE CLASS. I At ?he recent eHmination ,„ connecUou wit the abll? 'I?,?i.niiia,tion in connectioii j First- 1 ear .—EMbazy 8f^illips. May pii-s,,e(l: Mabe) Rabp.v -E?hiaz y8_???? )j May Joseph, John, Ral)e' 9 "ih ??e John. May John. QusH (,nmth! S\?,h t?oyd Beatrice ,WilJiam. Sarah Thoma???? Edith Thoj?.?, i,na iiari-ip, NVi Tlioi?-,Ls, Ed-*Ith Hopkins Maggie Richard^^ Joili2s. Annie ?cdaUMrp-Qwel' Jenkin\ Mati)(|a ?pg? Maggio Jones. C?-th M? "?\sa. Beatl.i, Evans, Amelia Wenrle.  nc? uattie WiUiam?. Fiances I)avic-,q C cnc Thomas Hannah t teritie Mary WïlhaD, Elizabeth Thonm??.j??y??n Gregory. Martha A. Jo?? M' j ?? O^arlotte A. Joseph. Mary J Sayc\e;\H"a?Ie Labels.—Edith John. Morfydd ?i\ths E 1. Seward, Minnie Martin,  oï Morgan. Ma?is Young. Map.?e 0?\ Li7.7,id Lewis. Annie Morgan Matty J. one\ ti1, Lloyd. Kat' j eg liett? Le?s ?K\ Ens If Catherine Davies, M A Body-? combo, F. J Grmorv. Ruth A. Evans. B. :àL Maddock, Mary Iirundell. M. Maddcck, Mary hl'undell. j

FOR VARICOSE VEINS. A support is always necessary, and this shoutd be in the form of a seamless, spirally woven Joyped (Regd.) Elastic Stocking. This will ensure you absolute comfort and a nice, steady, even support. Joyped (Rpgcl.) Stockings are woven to your iiieasitreiiielit, in thread or silk, as required. Call or write Jlich, the Chemist, Ltd., Surgical House. 30, High- street, Swansea.

h .<> .1.C- "Qumney tells how a dealer got a table worth £ 400 from a poor woman for 15. His i&i.'gbtei as sweet a daughtei ever lived -was shocked to hear that the dealer was j her father. "A scandal," eh<3 sud: he hummed Oil ward. Christian Soldier, hit. is 1 orkshiri; 1 Next week at the Grand 1 heat ro.

THE THUNDERSTORM. Two Cows Killed in the Swansea Valley. A terrific thunderstorm broke over Swansea district in the early hours ot Wednesday morning. It woke up most people who had been asleep, and startled those who were engaged Oil night duties. In Swansea vivid flashes of lightning were at one period immediately followed by terrific thunder claps and torrential rain. A fea tilir of the storm, which lasted for an unusually long time, was that it api*>ared to be travelling in small circles, and having moved away, again returned. We are informed by the polioe that there is no report of any damage in Swansea. But at Ynismeudw, Swansea Valley, two cows belonging to Mr. Thos. Howells. Gellyfowy Farm, were killed The loss is estimated at about £ 60. At Skewen the electric display was ex- tremely vivid, and for some time almost incessant, lighting up the whole neigh- iwi'.iliood, and the thunder peals were awesome. Up to the time of writing no damage had been reported at Skewen. DEATH FROM SHOCK. One sad effect of the thunderstorm is the death from shock of Mrs. George Wil- liams, Cef11, Bonymaen, aged about 50, wife of a steelworker formerly employed at the Mannosinann Works, but who is now in a bad state of health. The poor woman had got into a very weak state through care of her husband. During the storm on Tuesday night, a neighbour, .Mrs. John. was startled bv hammering on the wall of Mrs. Williams' children, and coming into the house, found that Mrs. Williams had died. Mrs. Williams leaves an ill husband and four children, the eldest about 18.

DRUNKEN SPREE." I Escapade of Four Cwmavon I Coiiieis. For over eight hours on Tuesday, Neath Borough gi-strates were eiigag-I II in heaiing a charge of theft against a quartet of young Cwmavon colliers—John Hill. David Williams, Wm. David Morris, and David Williams. The charge re- corded was that of eteaiing six pound Treasury notes, four 10s. notes. and silver to the value of t2, from a drawer in the bedroom of Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs, Hoeuseo of the Hope and .inchor Inn, tll(' Green. Chief Con-stable W. IfiLgiiie prosecuted, and Mr. Matthew Arnold de fended. The story for the prosecutor was out- li^ ned by Chief Constable Biggins, who paid that on Friday, May 25th, defendant Hill booked lodgings at the Hope and I Anchor, and the following day was joined by David Williams. On Whit-Monday Morris and Davie" joined them, and the four ltmained until Thursday. He was going to call evidence to show that on th? Tuesday the men wre impecunous. ?a-.d tried to .00TOW money at another public house On Wednesday HiU was seen leaving Mrs. Jacob's bedroom by -Mrs. Whitfield, and when, she ehalieiv-tni him he told her to mind her own busi- ness. Subsequently Mrs. Jacobs went to the drawer to pay the brewer, when she found that the lock had been burst and the money gone. Mrs. Jacobs corroborated this story in her evidence, adding that defendants left her on Thursday without settling up The defence wag an absolute denial, and the presiding magistrate (Mr. W. H Trick) said they believed it to be the re suit of a drunken spree. Hill was fined ,t5, and the summonses against the other ciefeiidant,6 were dismissed.

MUMBLES "tqATEP SUPPLY. j Testing of SVIains Nearing Completion. At a meeting of the Oystermouth Water and Sewer, Committee, Councillor F. E. Beer presiding. The Surveyor reported that during the month of May 6,797,000 j gallons of water had been supplied hy Swansea—an average of 210,258 gallons per day, and a reduction of 23,000 gallons per day since April. The testing of the water mains is being done, and will he completed shortly. The consulting engineer's report wa-s also read, which stated that satisfactory | progress had been made in the testing of the water mains. He strongly recom- mended the committee to proceed at ouce with the work of re-lining the reservoir with concrete when the water was run- ning to waste at the rate of 1,000 gallons per hour. In reply to a question, the Surveyor (Mr. W. P. Puddicornbe) estimated tn-o cost at £12U. Two tenders were sent in, the lowest being L170 3s. 4d. After con- siderable discussion it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of a email committee, who propose doing the work by direct labour. Bills amounting to £ 270 136. 7d. were passed for payment, which include an account for S45 odd from the expert water engineer.

MiR. LLEUFER THOMAS. I Mr. D. Heufer Thomas. M.A., has ]"n appointed on the Labour Unrest Com- mission for Wales and Monmouthshire. He is a native of Llanfynydd, Carmar- thenshire, and was educated at Llan- dovery, and in 1887 graduated at Oxford. He was called to the Bar in 1889, joining the South Wales Circuit. In 1892 he re- ceived the appointment of Assistant Com- missioner to the Royal Commission on Labour, and a year later was appointed secretary of the Welsh. Land ConuuigBOQ. In 1909 he was appointed stipendiary magistrate for Pontypridd and the Khondda Valley, prior to which he re- sided in Swansea. Mr. Lleufer Thomas is one of the umpires under the Miners' Minimum Wage Aot. He is an accom- plished Welsh scholar.

It's rime our Posy knows what she cost. us. She knows sbe didp't drop from heaven into thb middle of a gooseberry bush."—Joe Quinuey, th equaint character in the unique settitii? of "Quinneys'" at the Grand I Theatre next week. Secure seats now. I = =

SWANSEA J.P.'S SON. I Prior to the commencement of the busi- ness nt the Swansea Borough Police Court on Wednesday, the chairman, Mr. J. H. Rosser, moved a vote of condolence with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Thomas, J.P., Llan-, sainlet (chairman of the County Bench), in the death of their son, who has been killed in actiou. The Chairman said it was a very gad case for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. There were two other sons lighting. Dr. Joseph Davies said they in Swansea had been hard hit. Mr. J. W. Thorpe (deputy Magistrates' Clerk), on behalf of himself and Mr. Jenkin Jones, also ex- pressed sympathy. He promised to con- t.,I,e to the family.

"Quinneys'" is a comedy full of laugh- tor 'l'hero is a go/1tl deal of the Yorksire sportsman in Joe Quinney, and the audi- fmc frori in;n!iin;? at him prrows to love him.' SiiC-fTr 1(| Daily Telegraph," 2713/17 Qnn-.oys is next week at the Grand theatre. 1

CALL TO GOWER. Ili i 3,600 MORE ACHES m i ) I PlOUG. According to the statements ou a nvr.uU-.r of Gower farmers, the pro-spelts for the i comingx harvest are excellent. The beau-j tiful weather has dene great things to repsir the rn.\ ?M caused during the j -V?el,ere winter. QIMTE LIKE OLD TI M ES." In the northern and eastern portions of Gower, great arOOJtj of kaiu, formerly fallow,, are now producing wheat, conl. potatoes, ate. In this connection groat difficulty is experienced in the procuring j os labour. The women and girls have ren- ¡ dured material assistance. Indeed," added our informant, it is quite like uld times, when the women did much more work on the land than is uauaidy the cate. nowadays." lu one or two cases a few soldiers had been sent down to relieve the pressure, and in one case a lunny incident arose. A farmer, hard pressed, applied for three experienced" men, who duly oaiiie. The first man was a baker, who naturally knew more about bread than he did about horsas or farm work. The second ad- mitted he could drive a 'orse and give her physic," and there it ended. The third Tommy" war; equally as handy! GOWER'S NEW TASK. I It was stated at the meeting of Gower I farmers held at iieynoldston ou Tuesday- reference to which is made in our edi- torial notes—that 324 fresh acres had been put under plough this year. For the 1917-18 harvest, however. the new Gov- ernment scheme apportions an additional 3,60(1 acres to be placed under cereal cul- tivation, and during this month a visit- ing committee will be rmsy going around the farms deciding with the holder what present pasture land will. be best used under these circumstances. The meeting brought together the most repreesntative meeting of farlliers Goiver has seen for many years, and the spirit displayed by the agriculturist was excellent. Mr. Prichard presided, and lucidly explained the proposals, and addresses were also rleliyered by M, r. F. F. Mason and Mr: William James. It may be said that the meeting was a thorough success. AN EXCELLENT HARVEST. Greenstuff's are not likely o tbe such a success this year, as, for instance, cab- bage seeds are almost unprocurable. The wool this season is not up to par Probably this can# be accounted for by the hard winter. The fleeces are thinner and the wool is not so good. On the whole the Gower farmer has reason to congratulate himself on the prospects of an excellent harvest at a much-needed time. But with 3,600 addi- tional acres to put under the plough, the Gower farmer is facing the most strenuous period of his life.

MEAT SALES ORDER. l^lisiistry Cleans Up I Mi-sconcepticils. PRESS BUREAU, Tuesday. I The Minister of Food issues the follow- ing. As eome misapprehension seotns to exist as to the operation of several of tfie .clause^ of the-Meat Sales Order recently issued by the Food Controller, it tjhould be pointed out that the object of the Order is to eliminate, as far as possible, both as regards live cattle a?d dead me?t, aU unnecessary mtprmpdinte transactions b?twppn the farmer and the consumer. With regard to live cattle one sale only by a dealer is permitted. Wrhere a dealer buy*, cut tIe he may take those cattle to any market and rekiall theilu, but only to a buyer who gives an undertaking -that he will slaughter them. If a dealer who brings cattle into a mar- ket acts as agent for a farmer, a sale ot such, cattle i6 a sale by the farmer, ind the buyer may be another dealer, who can, however, sell only for slaughter. .A wholesale butcher may sell to an in- termediary distributor, who, in his turn must only sell to a retailer or consumer. With regard to meat consigned for sale to a wholesale market which has been previously bought as dead meat,, the ;on- signor may add to the price paid by hju) the protit permitted by the Order, the cost of transport, and the usual coiunns- sion. i

H AMERICA AWAKES!" 1 The great fillu production" America i Awa kce," will be shown at the Theatre Royal. Wind-stroet, 011 Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Wherever it has been screened it has attracted immense crowds, and we are, inclined to think that Swansea wiU be no exception. The production is in five parts, and it shows in the most convincing manner how the truth was re- vealed to the world's greatest democracy, and the express speed that our latest ally has adopted to attain that preparedness that will resist the strongest possible op- position of any foreign power.' It is un- questionably one of the most interesting photo-plays that has been sent from over the Atlantic, and the plot and thrilling incidents keeps the attention of the spectator rivetted. v

CATCHES IN GOWER. I In response to appeals bv the nevvly- fo-rixied 7Fitih. Food, and Motor Loan Com- mittee, local members of the Sea Anglers' Society have been fishing on Llaiigenith sands with excellent results. Mr. Atkin- son, of Union-street, Swansea, duritigi Whit-week caught 83 fish, making a total weight of 135 lbs. The best day's work i was IS fish (025 lbs.). In the same week Mr. G. T. Behenna caught lOOlbs. Last Tuesday Mr. Aticitison, and two friends, in three hours' fishing caught 30 iieh (941bs.). The rules laid down by the Committe are (1) that the fiaher must not; be accom- panied by a professional angler; and (2) all fish caught must be placed on the mar- ket. On these conditions ijermits are given to fish within the same limits as those at present allowed to professional fishermen.

Quinneys'" is a clever story of the hard bargain-driving Yorkshire character, with its tende sunny side close up to the sur- fao; It is a that pleases."—" Sheffield Daily Telegraph.' 273/3/17. i1! I next week at the Grand Theatre.

CARMARTHEN FARMERS. The Carmarthen Farmers' Co-operative Society, which holds its annual meeting at the Iv y lluah Hoval Hotel, Carmarthen, on June 16th, i-s making great forward strides. With a share capital of 411.272 15s., profits for the year at C:\rmaTlmm. St. Clears, and Llandilo stores were £ 5,939 ltis. 7 £ d., and the balance of = £ 10,904 is 7id. as at December 31srt, 1015, had become <4517,739 JKs. 9u. afr December 31st, 191(5. Stock in hand is valued at < £ 25,100 12s. (id., and total sales for the year were £ 150,502 Os. 3d. Since 1901 this society has made con- sistent progress in members and in sales, The increase in members at the end of 19tH over 1015 was lOa; the increase in 191(1 over 1901, 1,315. The increase in sales 1916 over 1915 was £ 25,127 2s. 7d.; the in- crease in sales 1916 over 1901, £ 111,591 Is. 3d.

Let's have a hot at this hutterfty kiss." She knorfs she did not drop f"om heaven into the middle of a gooseberry bush, Jofi Quinney. in the great Ilaymarkct sue- cecs, Quinneys'" at the Grand Theatre next; week i Matinee 011 the Saturday. I for which scats should be secured now. j

MEN iOSTBE FOUND 'cDa-. MINERS' LEAP GIVES A PATRIOTIC GAll  AT fPf EArLAM?tiUR? AT ?bLi On Tuesday, at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, an enthusiastic mass meeting of local miners was held to hear a speech by Mr. J. J. Jamas, miners' agent, explaining the combiug-out system in its relation to miners. Councillor 1). D. Davies pre- s.Hied., Tekgraius were read by the chair- man irom Mr. Tom Kichards, M.P., and Mr. J. D. Morgan, regretting their in- ability to attend. Mr. James reviewed all the changes v/hich had occurred since the outbreak of war. He referred to the enormous and stupendous movements vviiicti we daily taking place and had taken place since August 1 tli- Kill. Tht Government came to the conclusion at the beginning of this year that it was essential to obtain men from some of the reserved occupations, and hence was established the combing- out s3-stem. In 1916 all the miners work- ing underground and certain grades of workmen working above were exempted; but in January, 1917, the method adopted by the Combing-Out Order raised in- numerable protests, owing to its unfair- ness, and owing to the methods employed by the Travelling Medical Board. The Government withdrew and modified the Order, and called upon a conference of miners to suggest the best possible means to carry out the system. On February 1st Mr. R. Smillie and others had a con- ference with the Home Secretary, and the Order was withdrawn as such, a modified form being immediately issued. A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Owing to a second protest, General Geddos had a conference with tlie, i Natioiial Executive, and at that inter- view he stated that he would withdrew the Order and not call upon any of these men, if a sufficient number of volunteers j could be obtained from the, mines. The 1 National Executive accepted the chal- leu?- Mr. Jam? then pointed out that it was now perfectly evident that a 6uf- ficient number of volunteers was not forthcoming; hence the Government waf compelled to call up all those men pre- viously released by the recruiting courts, but very few men were released for the Army during February and March. After May 8th, said Mr. J ames, the Coal Controller, Mr. Guy Calthorpe, wrote to Mr. Thomas Ashton, secretary of the M.F.G.B., that more men ha,d to be obtained for the Army, and invited mem- bers of the Executive Council to meet him and discuss the hast means for satis- fying the further needs of the Army. At this interview certain propositions were suggested by the Government, amongst which was th e quota eyetem of enlist- ment. The South Wales Miners' Executive," declared Mr. James, summoned a con- ference to discuss the second combing- out Order. It was there decided not to take any action in regard to co-operating with the Government in forming a scheme. But at a national conference the South Wales delegates were outvoted, with the result, that it was decided to fulp the Government in forming a acheme. NEWCOMERS FIRST. The arguments set forth by adopting this policy were that by co-operating they would avoid the complications and un- fairness of the first eombing-out order, and do away with the innumerable pro- tests raised against it. The Miners' Executive also pointed out to the Govern- ment that 287,000 miners had gone volun- tarily, while 117,000 had entered the mines j siiico the outbreak of war. Hence, in the face cf the absolute necessity of someone having to be combed out, it was only fair that those who had entered last should be the first to be withdrawn. Since May 12th the Army authorities had decided to call up all men passed Class A who had en- tered the pits during the war. Mr. James then gave eome advice to those whom the Order concerned more closely. Any young man who was not 18 a,t the outbreak of the war, and was em- ployed at a colliery on A ngust 4th, 1911, was exempted. All men had a right to appeal to the Colliery liecruiting Courts on grounds such as mis-description ot occupation. Mr. James dealt at some length with the question of thoae who had left the {nines temporarily—owing to ill-health, for instance. These men had a perfect right to appeal to the Colliery Recruiting Courts on the ground of mis-description of work. It is absolutely essential," declared Mr. JaiiH-h, for anyone who gets called up and intends to appeal, to l apply and fill in Form 21 within seven days after the calling-up notice, then the case will come before the Miners' Re- cruiting Court." Concluding, Mr. Jamee declared the South Wales Executive of the Miners' Federation luid been as vigilant as pos- fiible, and had done all that was jtossible on constitutional lines to safeguard the rights of the miners. He made a most emphatic dppeal to those concerned with t» Combing-Out Order to li&ten to the advice tendered by their accredited advisers, and thus they would eave them- selves and their recognised leaders, to whom they eventually return after having made a mess of I thing, a considerable amount of unnecessary trouble.

MUMBLES SURVEYOR. 11 AppEisants for Post Not I Yet Vacant. A special meeting of thf Oysterniouth Urban District Council was held on Tues- day for the purpose of considering appli- cations for the temporary appointment of surveyor and inspector of nuisances, and to deal with the question of the sur- veyor's call to the Colours. The Clerk (Mr. J. H. Robinson) eaid that 11 applications had been received, when Mr. C. P. Bell proposed that they be not considered, on the ground (1) that there was no vacancy, (2) that the sur- veyor had not tendered his resignation, and (3) that the Council had not asked the. surveyor to resign his appointment. Mr. Bell further stated that the military regulations exempted married men over 35 years of age who were in category C 2. and who were also doing work of national importance. Mr. F. E. Beer, in seconding, said he could hoar out what Mr. Bell had said. A good deal of discussion ensued. Eventually a small committee was ap- pointed to deal with the applieaGor- ar.d to submit three names to a special meet- ing of the Council on Tuesday next.

Posy ruled by the dictates of her own bt-Ioi-iouclv ai(iel ari(i b!, oiio <f the best of dJ mothers, set them- i selves to fi.trin a dnei between Sticks and stones and flesh and hlood.' In "Quin- neya' next week at the Grand Theatre.

THE COTTAGE HOMES. The Cottage Home.s ViVib'ng Committee I met at the Institufiqn on Tuesday, Mrs. Keljy in the chair. The iiiaster reported that there were at present 109 children in the Homes—It Was resolved to thank Mr. Jqmcs of the Swansea Tramway Co. for ( the children to and from, Sketty so that they cotild march in the l May Day proeeseion; the ladies' visiting committee for providing tea, aud the I, members of Argyle-street Chapel for the use of the schoolroom

Quinneys' is aclevcr story of the hard bargain-drivinpf Yorkshire character with it siendcr. sunny side close up to the sur- face it is a (day that nleoaes —" Sheffield Dni'y Telegraph." Quinneys' is, net week at the Oraud Theatre. i

I BAN ON KAISERISM POSSIBILITY OF A GERMAN H £ VuLUIiOH There is incieasing evidence that the! >k>e*irty and unity of the German peoples, iis it has no often been painted, is last dis- appearing. in the World's Work lor June, Mr. Curtis K-otii, lately an American £ ice- i Concul in Saxony, sa-ys in an article on tho possibility of a G&nuan revolution, that a spirit^ of sullenness is seizing even 1 the luel in uniform. He has been able to judge of its effects 1 by many conversations with common sol- diers back on furlough. My wife is ill with hunger. My bus: ness is gone. My savings have keen eaten up. And been taken to tihe trcnchoc, and treat ed like a dog by a little be- I !11-0110cled. th-i spurs thai, count. We common people are simply dirt-Wir siud einfach Dreek." This sort of talk is new in Germany, fays Mr. Ivo-th. It came from the lips of a friend of miue who, in the beginning, was fire and Same for war. Nor is this man one ot the lalxiuring class. Although but a private iu the ranks, before the War he was a prosperous lace manufacturer, own- ing a number of the great automatic em- broidery machines and selling his pro- duct to England, the United States* and Russia. EMBITTERED SAXONS. Another man in the ranks told me that there were many in the Saxon regiments who would desert to the French and Bri- tish lines, were i-t not for their fear that they would be traded back. when once the I war is over. It is true that the Saxons j are particularly embittered, for their people back home have borne the brunt of the suffering caused by food shortage. Moreover, both soldiers and officers have told me that the Saxon regiments have had more than their share of forlorn-hope at- i tacks and of covering retreats. A Saxon major told me that the Saxon troops were given the place of honour so often becau&e there were so many Socialists among them. However this may I-& I know that the Plauen regiment has been wiped out six times, and that there ¡s hardly a family in my district not in mourning, and that the same terrible losses have tteen suffered by aU the in- dustrial districts of Saxony. Germany, within, is in ferment. The wonderful unity, of which I have read so much here, i", apparent rather than real. Old dislikes between the Bavarian and the Prussian, between the Saxon and the Prussian, have been revived. The chasm between the rulers, the bureaucracy, the well-to-do, and the mass of the people has been widened and deepened. And a popu- lar realisation of this chasm, eynthclisetl in a menacing phrase that is rapidly spreading among the people, Our rulers stand between U08 and peace," bodes ill for the Monarchy and its favoured ser- vants. THE LAST CARDS. The muss of the people are beginning to feel themselves a nation apart, whose in- terestô are not the interests of their leaders, but interests diametrically op- posed to these. They only lack a leader and the courage of organisation. The second of these lacks is being remedied. Organisation is being striven for quietly by the use of the machinery ot the Social Democratic party. It is not universal suffrage that the people are yearning for, praying for, brooding over. It is peace. It is sufficient food. It is the release of dear ones from the trench maw, and the ending of the crushing load of the agonies of war. And they will have this peace, whether a universal suffrage and a responsible Cabinet are given them or no, or their suffering will break its bonds and break in a blind fury over the people that the enemy will not mate a peace with." According to my observations, intimate o bservations covering various parts of Germany, German officialdom is riding the whirlwind, And its last: dwpera c, cards are the submarine and a final mighty offensive.

COMMENCE OF THE DAY j BUITEBMAKKET. Cork. Wednesday.—Firsts, 163E.; seconds, 1656.; fresh butter. 174s. BRITISH TOBACCO CO..AUSTRALIA), LTD. Cable advice has been received from S5J- Dey that the directors of the British TQ. baceo C*>. (Australia), Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 3 per cent- 011 the Ordinary shares, payabla on the SOth inst. I GRAIN AND FLOUR TRADES. (By J. K. Carthew, Grain Expert.) Since posting my last review to the date of postir.t; this the weather has been mainly wet, with a medium temperature; on the whole, favourable for agriculture; spring cereals, mangolds, and vegetables are growing fast; winter wheat continues to do well, and the land is in good heart for workin* for tin important swede turnip crop. Live stock are healthy. Trade in fat stock his ruled briik at tuli prices; beef, Is. Id. to Is. 5d.; mutton Is. lid to la. 6d.; pork, Is. 2d. to 16. 3Jd, per lb. Busi- nesvs in wool has been steady, with prices about unchanged. The condition of wheat in the United States is maintained, and the orop is ap- prcaching maturity, but. owing to unfa- volirable weather in the earlier stages it will be under the average. Reports of spring wheat in North America continue highly favourable. The outlook for agri- culture in Europe shows little change; on the whob. it is ouite up to the normal for the season. The growing crops in Australia and Argentina continue to make excellent progress, and shipments from India are now on a large scale. Exports of foreign wheat to Europe are about equal to requirements, but deliveries by farmers are small. THE FLOATING GRAIN CARGO TRADE. Wheat steady; prices unchanged from laE-t week. Maize lirm; Plate 74s. 6d—76s. 6d.: American 70s. 6d.—73b. 6d Barley firm; Indian, 74s.—78s.; American and Persian, 71s—74s. Oats steady; American and Plate. 63s.—66s. SPOT PRICES AT MARK LANE. Wheat steady; foreign variable, through scarcity of offers; little doing in English at the Governmnt limit. Maize firm; Plate, 76;.1,-799,. American, 71s.-74s. barley firm American and Persian. 72s.—74s.; Indian, 75s.—78& ma 1 tiny, 82s.—60s Oats steady English and foreign, 63,s.669. Feeding cakes, stead; demand only moderate. FLOUR. In spite of the check of the consumption of bread by voluntary rationing and in- creased supply of vegetables, it ic, never- theless. above the normal owing to tbe famine in potatoes, and there is a steady demand for flour; regulation grade, 628. to 636 American spring, Manitoba, and Kan- sas patents, 83s. upwards; best bakers, 79s, —80s. upwards. WHEAT FORECAST.. Reports of the North-American spring wheat-, also of the young crops in Atistrt- h and Argentina continue exceedingly favourable. Shipments from India are now on a largo scale, and grain prospects in Europe are up to the normal. Prices keep arm owing to scarcity of spot grain, but tusiness in confined to present rquirement/s anl of a hand-tn-mouth character. • The war is ?oiu? steadily on. and, in 'the m?in. f&?our?hie to the Kat?ntc. Import alut events may be expected soon I'EEDIiNG STUFF FORECAST There i" little alteration to note in tiio consumption of dry food from laet week, but prices of all feedine stuSs are well  maintained owin? ?o the scarcity on <-p<?t. I ™ MI.. 1

CANNOT BE SPARED. I The Town Clerk (Mr. H. W. Spowurt) at the meeting of the Llanelly Borough Council reported the receipt of a reply from the Admiralty to the Corporation's application for the release of the Medical ?, e of tjie Medical Officer of Health (Dr. T. E. Francis). In their letter the Admiralty expressed re- r gret that the officer's services could not lie spared from the Royal Navy.

time our Posy knows what she cost 112, She knows she didn't drop from heaven into the middle of a gooseberry bURht-Joe Quinney.the quaint; character in the Unioue setiin/ of Quinneys'" at the Grand Theatre, next week. Secure seats now.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. THOMAS THO:MAS.-At Holy Trinity Church, Swansea. Tuesday. June 5th, Min. nie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs C* Thomas. Tudor House Rhondda-street to Harold, second eon of Mr Sydney Tboma*, Swansea. 12A6-5 DEATHS. LEEP,On June 5th. at 120. Pentre-ferra,ce, Gwyneth Mary, beloved child of Garnet Ii: Ket-s, age 12 years Funeral Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for Cwmgelly Ceiuete.y. Gentlemen only. 12A6-8 Gltii f? JLTMS.—On .June 4th at 50. lorwerth- etreet, Hanselton Stanley, youngest son of Mrs. Griffiths and late Sergt. David (iriititbs: aged SO years; after a painful illness through pounds received iu Fpanc^. Funeral Saturday, at 3 p.m lot Danygraig. 12A64 COURT.—On June 2nd at the Nursing in- stitute. Edith Mary, the (I(Prly.beloved wife of Thomas Henry Court, and only sister of lr. ChaUaeombe. 8 JamM-Etreet: » £ el 50 Funeral oil Thursday, 3 t).ryt.. Danygraig Deeply mourned llA5-6 IUCKARD -011 Sunday..Tune 3rd, at 35, Jersey-strei-t, liafod. Martha Rickard. aged 29. daughter of Jno. Henry and Eliz. Ann Rickard. Funeral on Thursday at o'clock. C6 T THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. CUl'lD.—Mrs. Cupid desires to express her dceI) gratitude to the many friends who have sympathised with her in her recent end bereavement 12A6-6 WILLIAMS.—Mr. S. Williams and Family desire to express their thanks to the manj friends wli > have sympathised with them in their recent ead bereavements and also for the many beautiful Bora tributes seu. 7

WREATHS, BOUQUETS, Etc., by K t T L E Y' S THE SPECIALISTS iN ALL FLOEAi DESIGNS CHEAPEST AND BEST HOUSl FOR OLASS WREATHS. OPPOSITI NATIONAL SOHOOLh. OX FORD-STKEBT, SWANSEA. (Tel 4M Oantrai). LEXAWDEK JOHNSTON, The Most Up. jCJL to-date Florist lu Swansea. Wreaths liOiiQUE'lS and other FLORAL DESJittlvS arranged in the Latent London Style. 227 UX tSf. SWANSEA. Telephone 567 Central. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. ANTED, a Baker and Confectioners in- ■ J eligible.—Apply Sydney Palmer Ox- BAKER.—Reliable all-round Workman JLt iseeks Situation; disengaged June 9th. I iv ill. VV illiame, 9, U-lanmor-terraoe, Swan- ?a. lU5-i V\,T AJCTED, Office B?y or Junior Olerk for .i l?2 ?ork? in Hanaamlet; age about 1?; "emate considered; state sal?rf expeotd.- Write (i 13, Leader Office Swansea. .A!G6-1% WANTED. ROYAL NAVY, Seamen and f Stokero; age i8 to 36 years. Apply to Admiralty Recruiting Offices at:-138, High- street, Swansea. 5. ilark-etreet. Cardiff; iS. Corporation-roau, Newport. Dock Worker* and men already engaged in Government work need not apply. C6-20 F OIJND. in Fabiati-street. St. Thomas, on L Tuesday Afternoon. Child's Silk Coat. Owner can have same uy applying to Mrs. Drow. 14, Kilvey-terrace, Swansea. 12A6-7 170lt SALE, Motor Cycles—2i h.p. "Janes, I twe-stroke two-speed; as new; Lucas lamp and horn; ESO. 5 h.p. Rex," hub clutch; Bosch kag.; £ 22 106. 6 h.p. Zen- ith, voiubijiation; iiitit overhauled; guar- anteed equal new in every respect; Lucas lamps, horn, Stewart speedometer; 60 Kuineas Any trial with pleasure; no obli- gation buy.—W. Luther J Davies, Garnant. 'Plioae 11. A6.12 ANTE immediatelv. an experienced ,v v i Housemaid and VV aid maid.—Apply to the Matrun. General Hospital. C6-12 WANTED, a. Stylish tUMiNer; to Uve out. V; -Apply. atatm? age, exp?rieace. wages required, to West. Paris House, Oak- dale, near Blackwood. WANTED, Assistant for Fancy Depart- ment also Assistants and Appren- tices for Millinery Workroom.-Apply 15, Walter-road. 12A6 8 eM iii.- Fumiehed House to Let; 5 rooms; Q 8t, Helen's-aveuue; terms moderate.— Write St. G ?1,' c/o Da?y Leader. 6wansea 12 A 6-8 \\J ANTED, for the Swansea Working 1 Mens Club and Institute, Stewatd and Stewardess (Steward not eligible for mili- tary service); without encumbrance. Ap- plication* must be received on or before Wednesday June lota. List ot duties may be obtained of the Secretary. 12A6-8 LOST. Lady's Silver Wristlet Watch, bc. JU twecu lii^h-street, Castle-street, Ox ford-?treef, and Portland-street, on Satur- day Evening. June 2nd.—Finder rewarded on returning same to Box "G 12: c/o Daily Leader. Swansea. 12A6-8 D' -ïÜ\'ER-rntGišÕd to horsf8.—Be?;n 1. and Company Fnrui"hels 280, Oxfcrd- stre" Swansea. 12A6-8 WANTED, Second-hand Bicyci Raleigh W) or Royal EnNeId.-App?y Mills, De- ??e(,oi-id-hand Bicycleii. ill, 0 6 8 corator, Fontardawe. 06-8 T'HE Art Union Drawing for the Benefit X of Mr. » B. J. Edwards, Woodlands. Pcntardawc. has been Postponed to the end of JLLIIC. J. Mithias, $ecretiLry.- G6-6 SPECIAL OFFER OF COCHRAItI BOILERS. TWO, each about 17ft. high, by 8ft. diam.; reinsure 100 lbs. working pressure.. ONE about 14ft. 6in. hiffb. by 7ft diam.; reinEur2 GO lbs. working pressure ONE, about 14ft. 6in. high, by 6ft, 6in. diam.; reinsure 10j lbs working pressure. ONE, about 15ft. high, by 7ft. diam.; rein- about 70 lbs. working pressure. Further Details from THOS. W. WARD, LTD.. BRITONFER RY. Commercial Carrier Co. SELDBN Lorry, 2 ton, chain drive. late k3 1915; flat, lorry body, cab front; in ex- FtMent condition: E460 cash, or deferred terms.—Commercial Oarrier 00.. Ltd S?anaMt. C6-ii CLYiE.ÂLE Chassis. L 45" (The last); no permit required with this one; im- wediate delivery. £ 575; deferred terms ar. ranged.—Cpmmercial Carrier Co., Ltd., Swansea. C6-12 PROMPT Deliveries of "Clydesdale" JL Lorrieg, 25 cwt.. 30 ewt., and 41 tone, against permits; full particulars.—Commer- cial Carrier 00., Ltd.. Swansea. Telegrams. "rage. Swansea." 'Phone 776 Central. '1.-

BAPTISTS AND PEACE. Remarkable Discussion at Pencader. There was a remarkabla expreeeuaa ot opiniou on the war at the annual confer- Quee of Weet Wales Baptists on Tuesday at Pencader. The llev. Morgan Jones, B.A., WhitLand, submitted resolution from the suh-committee deploring ite con- tinuation, and calling upon the churcttoa to pray for an early peace, at the same time extending vmpathy wifcfct tho be- reaved relatives. The Rev. John WiWiaws, Cardigan, (seconding, gadd it was time to axpreos an opinion The Rev. J. Lewtis, Lloneily, said every man who not prepared to support the proposition ought, to go to tihe trenches. Tie Kerv. J. Nicholas. Gastle-efcreefc. Lon- don, iai a fervent speech, eugigested that the floverxunent ehould lilt the firirt possible opportunity intimate any pooee proposal which the enemy might make. After a heoted discussion a resolution was passe d asking the Government to avail itself of the first oitT t9 ttMnu* peace by negotiation.

LLANELLY DUES. An interesting stsvtmneut regarding H. financial position of the Llanelly Harbotu was mode at the meeting of the Lionelly Borough Council, the MlWor (Aid. D, Tames Da.vies) presiding. The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Don Wil- liam,;?), the c-ilairman of the Harbour Trust, said that he had put forward a suggestion that the shippers making uao of the dock should anticipate ttofcir duc& in advance and be recouped after the ax', pi ration of the war. He had oeen nvanj ahippers and manufacturers and so fw be h&d not had a single refusal. At the moment he hod conditional promisee of .53,100 or -21,500 to help the town out of its present difficulty, and oi a further sum to help tiaem to keep going during the war. The Mayor paid the town was indebted to the clrairmen of the Harbour TruA for having taken the mattar in hand so sue- eessfully. He m-ovwi a resolution in. 0!)i11- form it y with the terms mentioned by tho Deputy Mayor. Councillor D. Jennings I'fOOOntlM tto motion, which was agreed teb