The Cambria Daily Leader

THE "PEACE" MEETING It is a pity that the Sabbath and a few goods and chattels were broken in the course of such un- ruly scenes as those witnessed in Swansea yesterday. But at a time when feelings run high and the in- terests of the nation—indeed, of the Empire—are at stake, such events cannot occasion much sym- pathy with the misguided indi- viduals who suffered. If people will persist in poking their fingers into hornet's nests, they must ex- pect to, get stung. The industrial district of which Swansea is centre may well be con- gratulated upon taking the first step towards realising one, at least of the features which will character- ise the new earth predicted by the Prime Minister as the outcome and aftermath of the world war. Unity of purpose, mutual advant- age, and industrial peace must, necessarily benefit all parties directly and indirectly concerned in the development of every suc- cessful effort made to promote con- ciliation arid co-ordination in the carrying on of huge undertakings in- volving the employment of labour on a kvrge scale; and much has lately been heard of ways and means calculated to allay labour unrest, present and prospective. Our Saturday's issue contained important pronouncements from representatives of employers and employed in regard to the agree- ment signed on July 2nd by the Board of Directors of the Mond Nickel Co. and their workmen, for the automatic regulation of the wage-rate, for dealing with working o b conditions:and for dealing amicably by consultation, suggestion and dis- cussion, with matters which aNect the welfare of the workers and their relations with the manage. rnent and the proprietors of the works. Mr. Robert Mond, at the Com- pany's annual meeting, and Mr. Matt Giles, the divisional organ- iser' of the Workers' Union, in an interview with our Trade Corres- pondent, outlined the main features of the new scheme which had been definitely agreed to by both sides, and, although it is only arranged, at present, to apply during the con- tinuance of the war, and for s months afterwards, it is a bold and a big beginning. It is a scheme which introduces more of the per- sonal, human, element into the re- lations of employers and employed than is generally the case in iny?us- trial agreements. For that reason it may be regarded as specially im- portant. It appears to mark the opening of a new epoch quite in keeping with -the ideas and aspira- tions of those who hope that out of the chaos caused by the war, a better world may emerge and a brighter future may dawn for our I country. Municipal circulars have been distributed in Neath urging eco- nomy in waste paper and explain- 'ing arrangements for its collection. Would it not be beneficial to in- elude stone and glass jars? Accord- ing to recent authoritative state- ments the scarcity of jars is hinder- ing the manufacturQ of preserved fruit and vegetables, and yet there are millions of empty jars. stowed a>vay on the larder shelves and m odd corners creating, dirt and work for the harassed housewife. Only the hint and a fe\v coppers per dozen,, and these unsightly jars can be converted to national use. The suggestion is meant to apply gener- ally, but whilst the Neath collec- tors are gathering waste paper, let them take the empty jars as well. Reports of potato disease in the neighbourhood of Neath have been investigated and unfortunately found to be true. The necessary steps are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease, and the immediate district may become a scheduled area. At Melincrythan the potato wart—the worst form of disease-has been traced, and also, at Pontrhydyfen. The pro- cedure which must inevitably fol- low the discovery leaves very little consolation for those who tolled so hard and energetic on the plots, and they will derive no comfort from being told that they neglected to take precautionary measures in the Way of spraying. The appearance j of the disease iu so many parts of England and Wales justifies to an extent the national efforts made to attack the disease in its earliest stage, and although the campaign was directed on an extensive scale, we fear that many people in the remote parts of Wales have become wise after the event. Free advice is always cheap, and' neglect ex- pensive. The formal opening of Stebon- heath School at Llanelly as an I auxiliary war hospital by Brigadier- General Carter, C.B., C.M.G., was an event of historical interest to the tinplate town. Llanelly has played a part in connection with the war second to none in proportion t.o its size. Its record on all hands is one which will bear the closest scrutiny. When the need for improvising hospitals for the treatment of our wounded was first mentioned Llan- elly was eager to seize the oppor- tunity. Both Pare Howard Mansion and Stebonheath School, buildings admirably adapted for such a pur- pose, were offered to those in autho- rity, but at that time the former, although its accommodation was infinitely less than at Stebonheatb, was selected. Pare Howard has since become one of the finest auxiliary hospitals in the Princi- paJity. Meanwhile the necessity arose for increased hospital accom- modation, and notwithstanding the financial and other obligations which Llanelly had undertaken, they cheerfully volunteered to offer Stebonheath once more, and this time the St. John Ambulance As sociation accepted it. Provision has now be'en made at Stebonheath for 175 beds, and thanks to the zeal and unflagging energies of Miss Brodie, the com- mandant of the Ladies' Detach- ment of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, to whom the Association owes a debt of gratitude which can- not be over-estimated, the equip- ment leaves nothing to be desired. This is verified by Brigadier-Gen. ?'arter, who has had unique oppor- tunities of inspecting auxiliary war hospitals, and he confessed that he "was" tremendously surprised" with the manner in which Stebonheath had been equipped. To ensure this result, quite a little army of volun- teers was necessary, and Miss Brcdie organised her forces in masterly manner. Within a short space of the time. two detachments of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (men and ladies) have been formed, a-nd ever since the wounded arrived at Stebcnheath both detachments have been rendering invaluable ser- vices. It now remains for the general public at Llanelly to see l that the War Office grants are.very substantially augmented, so as to ensure for the wounded soldiers not only comfort, but a little luxury. Having regard to past experience Lit is unthinkable that the Mayor's ap peal will be in vain. So far the re- sponse has been most encouraging, but there is an old Welsh axiom which is applicable to the situation, I Nid da, He gellir gwell. \—

CAPTURED AND SUNK. German Steamer Overhauled by Submarine. Japanese Sink a U-Boat. PRESS BUREAU, Sunday. The Admiralty qiinounces that one of our submarines, wlnlo patrolling in the North Sea on the 21;b. inst., after ashürl chase orerliaiilw and captured 'the Ger- man stoamer Batavicr II. The steamer's crew abandoned the ahip and a prize crew was placed on board by the submarine. Owing to damage by gun- fire, however, it was not possible to bring the Batavior II. into prtrt. She was, therefore, sunk by opening one of the sea inlets. The Batavia II. had a displacement of 1,328 to tip, and yfu-s seized by the Germans from the Dutch while trading between Rotterdam and England. UBOAT SUNK BY JAPS. The following has been received and is circulated by the Japanese Naval Attache: One of the Japanese naval forces in the Mediterranean while escorting: British transports on July 22 at 1.50 p.m. sighted an enemy submarine. While one unit pro- tected the tran.ipcrts from attack on one side the other proced-ed to attack the sub- marine and fired on it, smashing the peri- scope, and, after closely pursuing, again attacked with success and undoubtedly iestroyad the submarine. "ABERAVON CRANKS." Haverfordwest Town Council on Satur- day were aslced to adopt a resolution for- warded by the Aberavon Town Council stating that as the present diluted bread had been declared by medical authorities to be detrimental to public health, the Government be urged that bread shauld be manufactured from wheate-n flour only. Coun. Siimett: I don't think we should listen to these cranks who are trying to put burdens on the Government now. I move that the resolution lie on the table. The Mayor Councillor Llewelyn), said that intead of trying to harass the Gov- ernment with these petty resolutions, they ought to co-operate with the. Councillor Sinnel.t's motion was agreed to.

12,000 M I N ERS ON STRIKE. The miners' strikes at- Ebbw S ale and I Tredegar are not settled, and for the mo- ment there is no sign of negotiations for effecting agreement between the parties At Ebbw Vale 8,000 men and at Tredegar 4,000 men are idle.

SWANSEA.. The St. John's Banfl of Hope held their annual tea and gathering on Saturday afternoon. Tea was taken in- the St. j J ohn'8 Parish Hall, and afterwards the company proceeded to the Vicarage, where sports wer held on the lawn. The new lodger had an idea that the bottle in the far corner of the cupboard was suffering from sly visits. Mrs. Jones," he said, my late landlady was a most depec/lablo woman. You see that bottle F" "I 'ope you don't 'int that I'd stoop to touch it," said the irate lady, I ceme from honest Welsh parents, I do, and-- Excuse me," answered the lodger, suavely, I am not grumbling at your Welsh parents; it is your Scotch extraction I complain of."—Mr. Charles Davies at Sketty. To help to make up for the shortage of pitwood due to the restrictions on im- ports, a very considerable tree-felling in- dustry is developing in Gower. Assisting in the .work are about a score of Spaniards, who were previously employed in South Wales collieries. To cope with the increased harvest, the farmers of the country are likely to re- ceive a great deal of assistance from members of the scholastic profession j, during the holidays. Among those who f have offered their services arc a number of Swansea teachers, who, with some of the older boys, have volunteered for work on any faTm in Glamorganshire or Car- marthenshire. Other local men and boys are leaving this week for farms as far afield as Devonshire.

BRYNCOCH. Una Treadwell lias secured a Neatb County School scholarship. Thie makes five scholarships for Bryneoch this year.

LLANGYFELACH. On Saturday evening, a meeting was held at Bethel Schoolroom, when P.C. Jones was presented by the residents of Llangyfelach with an address prior to his leaving the neighbourhood.

NEATH. Alexandra Rose Day at Neath real- ised t]03 15s. 4d., and this included sa't,-I ?f nowers, personal subscriptions, Btreet and cinema collections. The whole I amount goes to the Hospital fund.

PONTARDAWE. On Saturday a smart wedding was solemnised at Pontardawe. The contract- ing parties were Mr. Robert Williams, Garnant, and Annie Mary Beavan, daugh- ter of Mrs. Jonah Davies, Waunleishon. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. John Davies.

BIRCHGROVE. The combined Sunday schools of Birch- grove and Heol Las held their annual teas on Saturday. Before teatime the juvenile and adult members formed into a proces- sion and marched through the villages headed by the Llansamlet Brass Band After tea they interested themselves in various games on a field lent by Mr. Daniel Williams, Birchgrove Farm.

CWMTWRCH. An enjoyable evaning was spent at the New Inn, Cwmtwrch, on Saturday even- ing, when tho officials of the Khosamman Colliery presented to Mr. Gwilym Jones, manager, a spirit case (suitably inscribed) on the occasion of his marriage. The chair was taken by Mr. Wm. Harris. Song's were rendered by Messrs. Dd. Stephens, D. J. Morris, and R. W. Thomas.

FFORESTFACH. A reception to Corporal Harry Price, 1l of Mr. and Mrs. Price, Cadle-terrace, was held at Calf aria Vestry, Mr. J. Davies, Bleak House, presiding. A pro- gramme was gone through, to which the following artistes contributed: Soloists, Miss Sybil Llewellyn and Mr. John Nicholas; elocutionist, Mr. Jack Thomas (Cwmbwrla). On behalf of the oommittee Mrs. Grove (Castell Moel Farm), handed the guest a suitably inscribed Bible.

SKEWEN. I On Sunday special meetings were held at the English Presbyterian Church, Bur- rows-road, in connection with the Sunday school anniversary. The Rev. P. Mar- chant Lewis, pastor, preached at the morning service. The scholars provided a miscellaneous programme in the afternoon and evening as follows:—Soles, Misses J. Guy, M. Michael, Bronwen Williams, Dolly Gammon, Maggie and Marion Rich- ards, Lily-Brown, Masters Dicky Brown and Ben Davies; 4uets, Dorrie and Dicky Brown, Lily and Dorrie Brown; selections on mandoline, Leslie Lewis; accompanist, Mr. and Mrs. John Davies; recitations, Gladys and Nellie Paul, Marion, Tommy and Dd. Richards, Matthew and Leslie Lewis, Thomas, Gladys Morgan, Irene Hughes, M. Michael, Willie Brown; dialogue, Dorrie Brown, Gladys and Vio- let Morgan. The pastor presided, Messrs. Abrams and J. Guy also giving addresses. A wedding was celebrated at Tabernacle fn Sunday, the contracting parties being. Mr. Reginald Gorvett, engineer in the Mercantile Marine, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Gorvett, Rock House, Jersey Marine, and Miss Gladys Thomas, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. Morgan Thomas, Evelyn-road, Skewen. The Rev. J. Evans Jones, pastor, officiated. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Bombardier G. H. Gorvett, R.F.A., the bridesmaids being Miss Sophie Thomas (sister of the bride), and Miss Ada Gorvett (sister of the bridegroom), the bride being given away by her father. Mr. Evan Joshua, of Skewen, senior master of the Pupil Teacher Centre, Neath County School, has just gained by examination the diploma of the Institute of Hygiene with honours, which qualifies him for the M.I.H."

BRYNAMMAN. I Mr. Fred Hargreaves, M.E., has been appointed representative member of the Board of Governors of the Amman Val- ley Intermediate Schools. The Rev. Alfa Richards, the popular bard and preacher, of Clydach, preached at Ilermon Church throughout Sunday. In compliance with a request from her cousin, Mr. W. J. Thomas, barrister and Mayor of Lansford, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mrs. Fred Hargreaves, Station-terrace, Brynamman, sent him a Welsh and Brit- ish Hag. A reply was; received stating that the flag.-j were floating over the buildings of Lansford, and lie had great pleasure in returning the compliment in the form of au American flag which Mrs. JlargrHUves will treat in a similar way. At Gribea Chapel during the week-end, a hearty welcome land send-oft' meeting was given in honour of Corpl. Dd. Llewelyn Kcee, builder and contractor. Brynam- man. Mrs. (Dr.) Owen, M.A., presided, and Mr. Tom Davies, Bellevue, accom- panied. Songs were contributed by- Mr. Tilyrddin Thomas, Master Leslie and Miss Sadie Howells, Miss M. A. Harries, Dd. M. Jones (Gwaun-eae-Gurwen), duet, Mrs. Nedhall and J. Pia Morgan, II. Howells, D J. Evans, Mrs. Nedhall and D. Howells The presentation was handed over by Mrs. Owen (president). Recitations were given by Mayfril Jones, Lizzie Llewelyn, Annie Jones, and Rees Owen, and a cor- net solo by Mr. Tal Morris (Gwaun-cae- Gurwen). Chapel-goers proceeding to their re- ispeotive places of worship on Sunday morning were attracted by writings on the roadside walls, those being of a strongly acrimonious and slanderous character. Thi-s is not the first occurrence of this kind in Brynamman. Writings of a similar character have been found on  Siloam Chapel's front before, but these J were made in cha]k and not in tar, as ha?  been the case cu this occasion. The affair i has cailsd quite a flutter in the place and j district. J

TREBOETH. I Yearly preaching services were held at Moriah C.M. Chapel, Treboeth, on Sun- I day, when the Revs. Robert Beynon (Aberqrave )and P. Jones (Caersalem) occupied the pulpit.

GORS £ af<iGN. [ liu relatives c-f ite. J. Ll. Job have heen presented with his enlarged photo- graph framed by the Comp. Manager, annealing and pickling departments of the  depai-tnicnt,- cf the Grovesend Works. Pte. Job died at 1 iSalonica in September, 1916.

PONTARDULAIS. J More cases of wart disease on potatoes are reported, but not from any of th. allotments. Mr. Edwin R. Pritchard, Mus. Bac. (Dunelin), of Southbank, Yorks., was ap- pointed bandmaster of the Town Silvef Band on Saturday evening.

CLYDACH. I Saturday last had been set apart at Clydach as a flag day in aid of the Brit.. ish and Foreign Sailors' Society. Th< effort realised a sum of tll 2s. 6d. Th4 flag-sellers were the Misses Bronweu Thomas, Mary Morris (Carmel Church), Bessie Williams, Mary Roderick (Cal- faria), May George, Catherine A. Rees (Salem), Olwen Tibbs, Elizabeth Owen (Moriah), and A. Hughes (Wesley).

AMMANFORD. I The following have successfully passea the theory examination in Pitman's short- hand: Miss Annie Lewis, Glanrhyd, PantyffYllon; D. Milwyn Davies, Colle--e. street, Ammanford, and Spencer Michael, Campbell-road, Llandcbie. Mr. J. Jones, Rice-street, an official at the Ammanford Colliery, has been ap- pointed to the post of 'under-manager at the Wernos Collierv.

BRITONFERRY. I The members of the St. John Ambu- lance Brigade, together with the nurses comprising the ??e6t Glamorgan Corps, under the command of Supt. Wheel, of Llansamlet, were inspected by Mr. Mab- berley, of Cardiff, at Britonferry on Saturday afternoon. The brigade in- cluded Britonferry, Bryn, Crynant, Port Talbot, Glyncorrwg, Cwmavon. and Pont- urdawe detachments.

LANDORE. J Oapt. the Rev. F. Waldo Roberts, chap- lain with H.M. Forces, now stationed in this country, occupied the pulpit at Dinas Welsh Baptist Chapel, Landore, on Sunday. At the close of the morning service the rites of baptism was gone through, when three young ladies and four young men were baptised. A com- munion followed the evening eervice, when Capt. Roberts had the honour of introducing the new cup communion service purchased by the church. »

MORRISTON. ] A farewell meeting was held at Bethania If C.M. Church, when Gunner Howell liar-t ris was presented by the workpoople of the a Dyffryn Branch on his return to France. Mr. Wm. John presided, and the follow- ing took part in the miscellaneous pro- gramme: Misses Buckley, Olive Williams, Messrs. Danny Rees, Dan Thomas, J. P. Llewelyn, Wm. Williams, Ivor Jenkins. The presentation was made by Mr. D. R. i Williams. Gunner Harris is a son of Mr. I and Miss Ed. Harris, Slate-street.

ABERAVON. The local branch of the Railway Clerks' v Association numbering some 100 members, have decided by an almost unanimous resolution, to become affiliated to the Neath and District Trade and Labour Council. The Talbot Lodge of the R.A.O.B. has removed its place of meeting, and to in- augurate the formal opening of its new home at the Ivoritee' Hotel, a smoking concert was held there on Saturday even- ing. Knight Allen presided. Among those who took part were Messrs. Ben Samuel, Jos. Samuels, T. H. Homewood, David Samuels, Ivor Phillips, Thomas Banks, and J. Potts.

MUMBLES. L.! 11 a. Dapusmai service waa ileld early on Sunday morning at Langland Bay, when four young ladies were baptised. Mr. E. G. Varley officiated. Mr. We C. Rogers, of Exeter, who for the last eleven years has been conducting services for children at Langland Bay, commenced this year's mission on Sunday. A large number of local children, together with visiting children, attended. In order to create interest in the meetings Mr. Rogers gives prizes to the children for singing and for writing of essays. After the meetings games are indulged in. and rambles arranged. Mr. Rogers is sup- ported in his work by several workers, among whom are Miss Ethel Stone, Miss Kate Stone, Miss Daisy Marks, and Mr." Wilcox. B.Sc. Mumbles was invaded by a large crowd of trippers on Sunday. The bays were visited, and crowds wended their way to other pa dl of the peninsula. The chief' attraction was the Pier. where the Cal- faria Prize Band delighted all with theiil beautiful selections.

Press censorship has been abolished in Spain. Further seaich at Khalàndri. near Athens, has resulted in the discovery of ■tOO rifles and. 28,5ü0 cartridges. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was found in April after all arms were sup- posed to have been removed to the Pelo- ponneeus, v

ABERAVON. The Aberavon, Port Talbot, and Dis- triot Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Fund Committee have just issued their first report, covering the half-year to 31&t March. 1917. Mr. D. T. Jenkins (hon. secretary) has compiled a booklet con- taining not only a statement of accounts, but also a roll of honour, a list of war decorations won, and a resume of the work done for war charities since the out- break of war. The fund was given a good start by MiEs Talbot, who contributed £ 200, and Mr. S. H. By ass, who gave a hundred guineas, and the total at the end of the half-year was S835 In addition to this t-197 13s. fid. was raised for sending Christmas gifts to the 1,730 men regis- tered by means of a house to house can- vass. A balance in hand of £ 240 13s. lid. remained on March 31st. The roll of honour contains the names of 163 men who have made the supreme sacrifice, sIb are missing, and 20 are prisoners of war. list of decorations won are included 1 Victoria Cross, 2 Mlitary Crosses, 17 Military Medals, and 1 Distinguished Ser- vice Certificate.

DISSATISFIED TEACHERS. Mr. Abraham Jones. Trebanos, pre- sided over a meeting of West Glamorgan teachers at Swansea on Saturday, and as the subjoined resolution shows, the new Glamorgan" scale of salaries has given anything but satisfaction to the teachers concerned:—" That this meeting expresses extreme dissatisfaction with the provi- sions of tho new scale of salaries, and calls upon the secretary of the Federation to convene a masting of the Federation iin- niadsiEitely to deal with the new scale, and that the Education Committee be asked to recast the scale, giving certificated assis- tants—men and women—J2120 to RLISO, by increments of .£10, years of- service to he taken into consideration. Al-go that head- teachers be paid a uniform scale absolutely independent of any grading."