The Cambria Daily Leader

tiTRADE OF THE HARBOUR. Swansea. Monday.—The returns of the tmde of the port last week disclose a de- crease of 13.000 tons, compared with the receding week, but an increase of 17,000 ODS over the corresponding week last wear. There was a relapse in the import rade from the comparatively high gures of the previous week to the aver-! age of these times. The coall and patent uel exports also show a decline, but there ¡Wás a larger clearance of iron and steel. E1 Shipments of coal and patent fuel amount to 66,866 tons. Sk Imports, 5,251 tons; exports, 74,469 ?onG; lim = trade, 79,720 teas; compaNd ]WiÜl 92,786 tone the preoedng week, and ?t2.476 tons the corresponding week last yeor. t Shipments of coal, 56,616 tons; patent fuel, 10,250 tons; and tinplates and gen- i'e;?? good,s? 7,603 tons. Shipments of tinplates, 29,367 boxes, and receipts from works 20,124 boxe3. Stocks ?in the dock varehonpes and vans, 166,476 boxes, compared with 175,719 boxes the [(preceding week, and 207,859 boxes at this J date last yew. r-

I MODEL YACHIING. I The third race for Messrs. Olsen and Knutsen's prize was soiled on Saturday. Result- 1, Mabel Annie (W. Blacilnnoro); 2, Eleanor (S. Barnet); 3, Lillian (W. Jor- dan); 4, 3.6tern Stair (J. Harris).

Constipation and Indigestion can bo cured by CHOCOLOIDS, the Oure for Constipation. Boxes 1/3 and 2/6 of all Chetaisfcs.—(Advt) Reply to correspondent (Britonferry- road) :-The correct score in Saturday's match between Motherwell and Airdrie- onian6 was: Mpthcrwell, 2 goals; Airdrie- onians, nil. r- } 4 '??" 66 VALET4)9 ? ?!??<?Sti?€? p 1 Safety Razor [ A superkeen blade and the means of I; automatically stropping it-a well finished razor that has no loose parts, and can be cleaned by just a rinse and a wipe-these | features, combined with adjustability of the blade, produce the nearest possible approach I to 'fperfection in the present Valet" razor. i* t ? v. ( The word Valet" on Razors, Strops, and Blades indicates the genuine product of the AutoSirop Safety Razor GS., Ltd., 61, Ne" Oxford Street, London, W.C. i. ■ £ »■■ ■ 135 £ Baby's kclllmg Birsiiog j ( ) Quickly Sin l}'' Soothed by ?V-? '?? MBt. It's wonderful how quickly a hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by a gentle anointing with Cuticura Omt- ment relieves, itching, burning eczemas, rashes and chafings, permits sleep for infant and, rest for mother, and points to speedy healqient in most cases when it seems nothing would do any good. This is only one of the many thmgs Cu- ticura does for the skin when used for every-day toilet purposes. Sample Each Free by Post. Addrfcss post- card: "F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Charter. house Sq., London." Sold everywhere.

SWANSEA. I The Rev. Percy M. Weston, at Kilvey on Sunday, asking for a substantial col- lection in aid of the Church Pastoral Aid Society, said he would not be averse to bank notes or even gold! Among those who have recently been home on leave are Pte. Harry Price, for- jnerly of the Leader staff, and Sergt. Edgar Garnett, of Ystalyfera. Both have been wouncled tw,ce, and the two returned to France together.

ALLTWEN. Mr. John MacMock, a well-known figure in Alltwen, died suddenly at his home in Gwyn-street, Alltwen, on Saturday. De- ceased it appears returned to bed after breakfast and soon afterwards complained of feeling unwell. Dr. Dahne was sent for, but Mr. Maddock passed away before the arrival of th< 4oftor. Deceased was about 49 years of age,' and leaves a widow and several children.

GORSEINON. n The Picturedrome, Brighton-road, has been taken for the next three months by the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund Com- mittee, and the second of a series of oon- certs was held on Saturday. Dr. Trafford Mitchell presided, and the following artistes contributed to a very fine variety programme :-lvliss Kate Evans, Messrs. W. T. Rees, R. J. Thomas, J. Morlais Evans, Dan Matthews and Master C. Jenkins.

CLYOACH. At a meeting of the Clydach Parish Council, held at the Twynybedw Council School, Clydach, on Thursday evening (Councillor Ben Davies presiding). Coun- cillors Evan Lloyd, William Bowen (Pon- tjardawe group), and Ben Davies (Higher Elementary) were re-elected schools man- agers for the ensuing term. Mr. John Clement (Craigcefnparc), was elected member of the Council to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. F. W. Lilley .Camplaints were made re- garding fhe methods of distributing food.

TYCROES. Nurse Lilian Francis (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis, Teglan), who is now home on furlougji, was entertained by the Reception Committee at the Church Schoolroom. Mr. Joe Davies presided. The following took part: Messrs. Melora Thomas, Diana Williams, Agnes Watkins, Edith Williams, Madam Fowler Williams, Messrs. Glyn Howells, Arthur Morgan, Jno. Rees, J. Handel Richards, Dd. Price and Herlley Price. A sum of money was handed to Nurse Francis by JMr. D. J. Rees on behalf of the committee.

PLASMARL. I The funeral of the late Mrs. Katie Davies, of 116, Dinas-street, PI asm a r], who died under such tragic ''circumstances on Tuesday last, took place at Cwmgelly Cemetery on Saturday. The chief mourn- ers included Mr. Llew. Davies (husband), Private Bryn Davies (son), Mr. Thomas Seymour (brother), Private H. Coxhead (cousin), Messrs. G. Gates, H. Langley, A. Coxhead, J. Mort, J. Mabot, J. Davids, T. Davies, D. Davies, and E. Davies (brothers-in-law), J. Seymour (uncle), T. J. Lajnbert (cousin), R. Davies and W. Phillips (nephews). The officiating min- isters were tho Revs. G. H. Southall and jt. O. Hughes.

CARMARTHEN. 1/ I 1, At the annual meeting of tho West Carmarthen Unionist Association at Car- marthen on Saturday, Mr. F. Wadding- ton. referring to the allocation under the Redistribution Act of two Parliamentary seats to Carmarthenshire instead of three as at present, said that most of the West Carmarthen Association and the Carmarthen Town Unonist Association would now have to b* merged intØ one association for Carmarthen distrWk It was decided to convene a conference oi the East and West Carmarthen Unionist Association and the Carmarthen Town Unionist Association to consider the ques- tion of forming an association for the new parliamentary constituency known as the Carmarthen District.

I HAVERFORDWEST. I The annual installation in connection with the Cambrian Lodge of Freemasons took place on Saturday, when Bro. Isaac Roberts was installed by W. Bro. J. l'or- o-an Owen, P.P.G. (retiring W.M.), and W. Bro. F. D. Phillips, P.P.G.P., was director of ceremonies. The W.M. ap- pointed the following officors:-Bro. Percy S. Mock, S.W.; Bro. W. C. Llewellin, J.W.; Bro. Rev. T. A. Harries, B.A., chaplain; Bro. F. J. Warren, treasurer; W. Bro. John Evans, P.S.G.D., secretary; W. Bro. L. H. Thomas, P.S.G.W., D.C.; W. Bro. F. D. Phillips, P.F.G.P., C.S.; Bro. J. H. Llewellyn, S.D.; Bro. George Lewis, J.D.; Br6. W. H. Reynolds, Asisst. D.C.; W. Bro. J. Summons, P.P.G.O., or- ganist; Bro. A. P. Bishop, assist. eeo.; W. Bro. J. James, P.P.J.G.W., almoner; Bro. E. F. Green, I.G.; Bro. F. Hayama, Bro. Tom Davies, Bro. John Young and Bro. H. G. Lloyd, stewards; Bro. Will-iam James, tyler*

AfiflSlfAPSFORD. If Rainfall records taken by Mr. Erne 1 Hewlett upon the Ammanford Council's rainguagc at Wemoleu show that during 1917 rain fell on 203 days, and a taial rain- fall is recorded of 51.26 inches. Mr. Hew- lett has been thanked by the Council for the trouble he had taken in keeping the records.

SKEWEN. I ihe halt-yeany special services of th0 Free Mission Church, Dynevor-road,' kewen, were held on Sunday, Miss Florence Lockwood, missioner 'from the Metropolitan Tabernacle, officiating. There was a musical service in the after- noon, Mr. John Davies presiding. Mr. Ben Noot was the accompanist. I

BURRYPORT. On Saturday afternoon one of the most I impressive funerals seen at Bur?yport took place, when the mortal remains of the late Miss iMketta Groom, head mis- tress of the Copper Works School, was laid to rest at Tebarnacle Graveyard. Miss Groom, who was ;ir years of e.jo, had been I the organist of the Tabernacle Church for 20 years. The Rev. E. R. Williams, Rev. J. H. Rees, Rev. D. J. Thomas, and I Rev. J. W. H ug-hes officiated.

LLANEDY. I Un the occasion of their departure for Pontardawe, Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Farmer's House, have been mado the re- cipients of presents by Sardis Baptist Church, of which Mr. Evans had acted as secretary and deacon for 21 years. The Rev. R. W. Davies (pastor) presided, and addresses were delivered by Mean's. David Roberts, Elias Thoma.s, Wm. Jones, John Davies, Rev. L. G. Lewis asnd Mrs. Grey. Messrs. David Hinds (Llanedy), Sidney Baseett. Willie Jones Hcndy), Davies (Polltardula.i.s) and others eontri- ¡ bdted to the programme.

LLANDOVERY. I Llandovery Town Council have in- creased the salary of the medical officer of health (Dr. Morgan) from S20 (the amtlunt at which it was fixed 30 years ago) to £35, on the ground that the clerical work had trebled in the interval. The wages of the seaveoger, who provides hit own horee, were increased from £2 5s. to t2 10s. At the monthly meeting of the Llan- dovery Town Council on Saturday, the Mayor, Mr. Dl. Jones presiding, a resolu- tion was received from the local branch of the N.U.R. urging the Council to re- quest the Reception Committee to fix the time of meetings when presentations to local roldiers and sailors from the front was made at an hour when it would be convenient for everybody to attend.

LANDORE. 'I The Rev. J. P. Gougti (pastor of Her- mon, Plasmarl). occupied the pulpit at Dinas Chapel, Lan,(Iore, on Sunday. Mr. Gough is now employed on munition work. Prior to his entering the Ministry lie had served his time with the Navy, havng the position of commo- dore. On Saturday at the Exchange Restau- rant, the employes at the mill department of the British Mannesman Tube Works as- sembled for the purpose of making a pre- sentation to their mill manager. Air. J. Riemann, on the occasion of his impend- ing departure to take up an important ap- pointnaent in the Midlands. Mrs. Roi- mann was also the recipient of a presenta- tion. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. P. Walters. Responding, Mr. Rcitnann expresspd the appreciation and gratitude of himself and his wife for the kindness and sympathy shown, to them by the em- ployes, and also for the excellent gifts pre- cented to hdm. He was sure that when ho should reflect upon his 28 yan" aesocia- t'on with the Landore works, those reflec- tion; would be bright and happy ones..

PONT ARDULAIS. I In aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Fund, an entertainment was given at Babell Baptist Chapel on Satur- day evening. The Rev. B. Elwyn Williams (pactor) presided, and the accompanists were Messrs. George Jones and David John Rees. Miss Alice Greening (James- street) won an open drawing competition. Tho following contributed to the pro- gramme: Misses Eunice V. Jones, Bron- wen Morgan, S. J. Willian12, May Davies, Millicent Jones, Eirlys Davies, Katie Griffiths, Messrs. Willie Price, Trevor Davies, Morgan Morgan, W. Jenkyn Jones, Roderick Davies, Idris Price, Gwilym Davies, W. J. Davies, W. ±1. Davies, and Glenvilty Davies. After several years' painful illness, the death took place at Swansea. Hospital on Sunday morning s of Mr. Hugh. Evans, Sawel-terrace, Kendy. Pontardulais. He was 58 years of age, and had for 35 years acted as procentor of Hope Congrega- tional Church, where he was also a deacon. A native of Swansea Valley, the deceased gentleman took a prominajit 'I part in Union affairs of. the tinplate trade.

AFAN VALLEY MINERS. I Question of Transferring Colliers to I the Shipyards. The monthly district meeting of the Afan Valley miners was held at the Dooers' Hall, Po," Talbot, on Saturday, Mr. Thomas Thomas (Skewen) presiding. It was re- ported to the meeting that the agent, Mr. W. Jenkins, had been selected as nominee of the miners to contest the Aberavon Divi- sion, and that h's name had been accepted by the South Wales Federation, and would be put to the vote with any other person nominated by any other trade union. Mr. Jenkins thanked the members of the district for their appreciation of his past services as miners' agent and aa a public man representing them for the last 17 years on local authorities. The agent reported upon an interview he had had with the Ccal Controller in con- nection with the Oakwood dispute, and also on the question of the transference of men from the mines to other industries. Satisfactory progress had been made for a 1-irzo number cf men at present idle to be transferred to shipyards and to timber felling. The representative of the Minister of Employment undertook to convey all the proposals in writing to the Rt. Hon. Thos. Riobards, M.P. It was decided with reference to the va- cancy on the Neath Rural District Oouncil to represent Michaelaton Higher Division (Owmavon), and a ballot of miners be taken on the two persons nominated, Messrs. T. Morgan and J. Jones Edwards. This will he done on February 21st.

Constipation is the forerunner of half of I life's ailments. CHOCOLOIES cure Consti- pation. Boxes 1/3 and 2/6 of all Chemists.— 4"ti A BUTTER AND MARGARINE I SUPPLIES. arc 'BBBBDSBEBBDBHBBSKBBEBBBBBm To MAYPOLE CUSTOMERS. I Help MAYPOLE to defeat the enemy's attempt to starve § I the British Nation. Do not forget or desert the MAYPOLE I when they have doubted your fat ration. | In districts where Registration is made compulsory, any i I voluntary Registration previously done is cancelled, and not binding. | I AbsoSute freedom of choice is now allowed to customers. H WHAT MAYPOLE HAS DONE: I WR"IAT M "A" Y m m0'6''U4 L E 'I  I Built the TWO FACTORIES in which three-quarters of the 1 a j total supp!yofBR!T!?HMARGAR?Etsmanufactured. | 1 Sold at LOWEST PRICES, and imposed no restrictions on 1B I their customers. g I Given Best Value and Satisfaction to All. B I Copies of a paper on The Manufacture of Margarine in S ? the United Kingdom, and the Causes and Remedies for Queues," f ? by the CHAIRMAN of the MAYPOLE DAIRY Co., Ltd., read at j I the Royal Society of Arts, will be supplied at any of the ? MAYPOLE BRANCHES, or by post from | 1 MAYPOLE DAIRY CO., Ltd., i Moorgate Hall, Finsbury Pavement, LONDON, E.C. 2. I | f_ -1D rttinimTIII'il Pl dlMimnnwmiiihi in ■iniig-rin^ n vrr—rnrrr-'T i rmr-rrrn miii hum mi imi—11! ■■■!■! !■» n ■ < .mi.  [. the food go further, ? .;E?jo? ??Mr ?oo? 6 ? ????be?o?g-cc ? i | All meats, soups and 1 savoury dishes are twice as tast; I jj if prepare d with GRAVOSAL. | It en h ances the natura l f l avour § of the meat, gives ri c hness tc j gravy an d soups, an d makes ilSSjakSif THE NUTRITIOUS I GRAVY MAKER | nmparis themSPtouch to the dinner" The children all love GRAVOSAL. Sold everywhere in lid. pkts. and 6glass jars. I tiiNGov TRADING COMPANY, | CARDIFF and SW ANSEA. r I 208tK YEAR OF THE SUN FIRE, ???.?i? OFFICE THE OLDEST INSURANCE OFFICE IN THE WOR.Pi). C.I..r trxn j Insurances effected on the following rielra: FIRE DAMAGE, Resultant Loss of Rent and Proll. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, PERSONAL ACCIDENT, SICKNESS, AND DISEASE, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, BURGLARY, PLATE GLASS. Swansea office:- VICTORIA CHAMBERS, TOM A. DAVIES, District Inspector, 7 and 8, OXFORD STREET. MISCELLANEOUS. I HENS lay and Day on Karswood Poultry J'-j L Spice containing trrouad insects. Zd., 51, Is.—Bo wen Rces. Chemist. Swaneea-road. Pontardulais, 173A2-11 KNJTTIÑG Machines; Latest Best: Lists À Free: Lessons Free.-W. GriIDth8, 30, Queen-street. Neath- "LEADER" CLASSIFIED » ADVTS. MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS VACANT. A BERTH for Life is waiting our Students -A as duichly as we can aualify them. We have sent out tbis year 200 students to I situations worth £ 10j per annum as a com- j meiicing salary, and want 600 more at once. I Apply for Terms. South Wales Wireless College, Ltd.. Market Buildings. Cardiff; or Castle-street. Swansea Men and Youths. K10KLAYEKS Wanted—Apply Mac- -D kenna, Contractor. Groveaend Steel Works, Gorseinon. 173A2-10 G- ARDE,NER Wanted. immediately, three J days n. week; permanent.—Apply Dr. Frank Thomas, i.Uies-.vrhaf Sketty-road, Swansea. A2-14 1- 1 AÚLIER,-WanteJl, vood Itea(lv or J- 1L .StrouK Lad u (2? to horc3; constant I jol).-Phelps and Son. Paxton-sireet • Swan- sea. 17A2-11 IiEACTICAL Picture t'ramer and Fitter Wanted; permanency.—Apply B. Shep- herd. I.,inirailiord. C2.12 rV/\7*ANTED. Box Makcro (ineligible).—AdpI.v ?» ?. Walters and Johua. Builders, Morris- ton. C2-13 ?Th?A-XTED. MaleClerk, accurate at figures, able to type; ineligible. Good salary -Write "Syndicate.' "Daily Leader." Swansea. A2-12 WAiNTED. Experienced and Capable V for Ship Chandlery business; ineligible or discharged mall.-A¡:rnly. w lth particu- lars. Bos B. Leader Oiffce A2-11 ^7rANTED immediately. Shorthand Tvpiit. .rr-' ineligible male, or competent female I —Apply stating ajre. experience, and salary required. The Ammanford Colliery Co.. Ltd., Ammanford. AZ-ll NN T-KNTED. immediataly. competent Gene- Y y ral Clerk, inelisdble. or discharged soldier, used to purchasing—Apply, stating ase experience, and wages required. Am- manford Colliery Co.. Ltd. Ammanford A2-11 "I\f. ANTED for Birmingham district, an 7 V; Experienced Copper Refiner, used to the production of Insrots. Cakes, and Wire Barij from reverfceratorv fui,na,ce.-Ap-oly. statin!? age. experience in full, and wages required, to B 5." Leader Office, Swansea. or nearest Labour Exchange. 172A2-13 Men and Women. ?T'ANTEDr Porter (Male or Female? eood l. # wages and permanency to suitable person.—Apply Godfrey and Co.. Ltd., Pianoforte Warehouse. 22 St. Helen's-road, Swansea. 173A2-11 Women and Glrlt. ;WANTED, a Lady Clerk; must be auicli at firrures and a Rood writer—Apply Box 65. General Post Office. Swansea. A2-11 ,W ANTED immediately, Experienced ¡ i Skirt and Assistant Coat Hands.— Awply D. 0 Jones and Son. 7. Castle-square- 173A2-11 "1717"ANTED, Assistants for Dressmaking W!! "d Ladies' Tailoring; also Appren- tices and Improvers.—Apply Wise Ma«krill, 175. Oxford-street. 17 A'?'-?i I Domestic Servants. "VST"ANTED, immediately. Under-Kitchen- IW? n.id wages £ 16.—Apply the Matron, Swansea General Hospital. 372A2-13 "1757" ANTED, immediately. Under-House- v maid; wages, £ 15.—Apply the Matron. Swansea General Hospital. 173A2-14 "IXT ANTED. immediately Young Girl train "y) as lIousemaid.-Apply Mrs. Gilbert Rocke. Heathclilfe, Newton. Mumbles. 174A2-ia WANTED, a good strong Girl as general !TY. about 18 years of age.—Apply with reference. Davies and Co.. 13, High-street, Swansea. 174A2-15 FOR SALE. I FOR SALE. Two Beam Scales, to weigh 5 JL' and 10 cwt. Safes-29 30 31 and 32 I inch. Grindstones. 18 x 3. best quality, to clear at 7a. 6d.B. Shepherd. Ammanford. Tel. 48. CTO POE SALE 175 tons New Perfect St?el -P Bridge Eails, 22lbs. per yard; 600 yards o? New ain. diameter steel rope; prompt delivery from stock.-Geo. V. Perry. 1. Gloucester-place, Swansea. 172A2-9 SWEDES. 6a.; Turnips. 6s Carrots. 7a-. 6d. C3 cwt. carriage paid: cash with.order; bas returncd.-r". E. Hoare. Dairyman. Wellington. Somcr,et. USEFUL Mare for Sale (14i hands): also 'U Tip Oart and Trolley; replaced by motor; no dealers.—Apply D. J. Hopkins, j Coal Merchant, 19. Dynevor-place, Swansea. 174A2-1, HOUSES AND SHOPS FOR SALE AND TO LET. T^OR Sale, at Ystalyfera Leasehold Ð- JL tached House, 6 roomed and Seullerv; good garden, back entrance. etc. Nice ele- vation. good leaae.-Apply David M. Thomas Estate Agent Rutland-street. Swansea. 1Z5A1:11 YOID Premises to Advertise.—Swansea— V Yard adjoining East Dock Station; Land. Low Level Station Landore. Clydach —Shop, Store, and Yard No. 80, High-street. —Apply G.W.R. District Estate Agent, Neath. C2-14 HOUSES WANTED. WfANTED to purchase five or six roomed J house, central Good price eiven. Writ) "B.W." c/o "Leader." 169A2 11 T^7"ANTED to Purchase eood medium-siz^d '?' House in Mumble?, with modern con- v01iences ;aelevaœd position: flat garden.— Send particulars to Messrs. J. Blewitt .Ten- kins and Sons, Estate Agents. Surveyors, etc., 4. College-street, Swansea. CZ.12 TRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS. B AZAAP, GOOD&-Toys. Fancy Gootts. etc.. every kind: advice to beginners: also best spare time aeency. SO-pape Cata- logue free.—May (164) George-street. Birxn- ingham OTO FURNITURE.—Best Prices <nveo hv me for Second Hand Furniture and Antiuue Furniture of anv description. Drop me a postcard or can -Wm- Tames, 8. FabJ^n- street. St. Thomas. CTC L" ON DON Time-Table and Red Rail Guide. JU —The current issue of this popular Publication is on Sale at all Railway Book. italls and leading Newsagents. Nearly 600 pages. i- deals wi th over 3.000 Railway t-ta- tiona. At sixpence it ie the best and cheapest Railway Onidp ever published. Mills, English and Co.'s Announcernents. GARDEN TOOLS.—It is not too earlv to; \jr purchase these. Supplies are (retting short. c ARBORUND-UM.-We keep a large eelcc- J tion of Carborundum Oil Stone. Wheels, and Grindere.-Mills English %nd U .0. E EAT.—Change your old-fasbiou Bar J[J Grate into a Princes" Barlees Fire: it will double the radiation of beat, and safe half the coal bill, to- 12s. 6d.—Particu- lari Milla. English and Co.. Ltd., Swansea. "VJ AI.-FoTin1Jlate Boxes, etc. the Meco NBox Nails are replacing wire nåíb: citeaper, stronger. Ask for samoies and cheaper, English and Co.. Ltd.. Swan- price*.—Mills. englirih and Co.. Ltd.. Swan- sea. YOUR Kitchen Range does not save JL iaboar. Enquire for particulars of our "Twin" Interior: it converts a Kitchen into a Breakfaet Room boils bath water, roast,. and has plenty of saucepan room. It el- ways looks like a Dinip,-room Urate.—Par- ticulars Mills. English ajd Co.. Ltd.. Swan- seii. E" AGLE RANGES AND GEATES.—We are Jj Sole Agents and should be pleased to advise you.—Mi Lis English and Co., Ltd.. Swansea. MATEX substitutes Sheet Lmd. It is half jM. the price in coat *ad a?i?. r,,MF,Ift FLOORS.—11 soft and dusty. use Saniseal;" it makes the floor like steel, and dustless-—Mills Eiiglish and Co.. Ltd., Swansea. c ORRUuAll,ED Sheets-in stock at 30s. per cwt.—Mills. English and Co.. Ltd.. 4. Caetl?SQuare. Swansea. l\-IESS B,00??. faz- Works.—We ?an 6UDPI.V ?i you with Lavatories. Stoves, eto.. for tLi?8 work.-MilLs. En¡fl1sh and Co. 4. Castle- tLls work.—Mi'ta. English and Co. 4. Castle_ square. Swansea MUsTcAL INSTRUMENTS. DALE, Forty and Co., Ltd,. High-street. DC&rdift.-New Model Pianos, also Second-hand Pianos and OrganB at Low Prices for Oash. Terms arranged. Li ate on application to Local Agency 20. Kins Ed, ward-road. Swansea.. FOR SALE, a fine American Organ, in eood diton. 10 stops. 2 knee sweUB.? most ?cB ,auc ,vu, ?,,e ;04 bargain Ig.-Write B')x B 6." Leader 1 lbee. _j SECOND-HAND Pianoforte by Collard and 0 Oollard: full trichord ?ry??s. ro- duced to ?53 12s. cash. Walnut P?o. by Rosenatrich. ?33 1Zs Walnut Piamo. by Hine, ?40. Waiput tiano. bY WittOn and Witton. £ 42. Walnut P?a??. by J.. Yates, London; iron frame ?5. W ut PULno. by John Woods. £45 Ebonised P^no b?- Bord. Paris. ?63. Mason and Ci5 103. cash. Oak Harmcmum? £ 1010b. ?ma.H Harmonium. bv r Gesarine, 26.- Thompson and Shackell. Ltd.. o9. Castle?. street. Swansea. -> Printed and Published by the Swansea Press Ltd., at T&ader Buildings, Swansea,,

I FAILED TO GET OIL. I At Carmarthen on Saturday, Wm. E. Lane, driver of a traction engine, who was fined 10s. for having no light on a motor van, said he absolutely failed to get paraffin oil for the lamps, there being a great scarcity in the Llanarthney dis- trict.

COLLIERY MANAGER'S EXAM. I Mr. William M. Thomas, of Fforestfach, has been successful in passing his 1st class colliery manager's certificate under the Board for. Mining Examinations-held at Cardiff. He haa also passed the. fol- lowing certificates under the County Exams.: let class honours, 1st claps in the advance stage in mine surveying, lt class in mining engineering and drawing, 1st class in mining electricity, 1st class in mechanical engineering. 174A2-11

PORT TALBOT. As a result of the recent billiard match (Stevenson v. Carpenter) at the Constitu- tonal Hall, Port Talbot. tho secretaries i Messrs. (Twyn n Cound and W. R. Thomas) have sent cheques for 431 Is. 2rl. <vich to tbe b^ravon. Hospital, the Red Cross Society, and St. Duneta.n?s Hostel for Blinded St Iditra &nd Sailors.

f ABERAVON. I At the recent Welsh Orpington Club show at Neath, Miss Gwladys Burgess, Glanmor Poultry Farm, Aberavon daughter of Mr. H. Burgess, J.P., itit-s successful in carrying off 2nd, 3rd and V.H.C. cards with her Blue Orpingtons. The Poultry World says of them: Nice birds, good enough for the open c1a86/' "Poultry says: "Good birds, we lik4 them as well as any-the cockerel being th? reserve bird for the cup." I The third annual meeting of Al?eraronl Port Talbot and District General Hos- pital was held at Bethany Schoolroom, Port Talbot, on Saturday night, Mr. F-rank I B. Smith presiding. The financial state- ment showed receipts of X3,722 12s. 9d. and expenditure of 43,153 Is. Sd. The report and accounts were adopted. Mr. W. R. Thomas was unanimously reflected secretary, Mr. W. B. Hallo-was, treasurer, and Messrs. Thomas Griffiths, W. Morris and A. H. Fielding auditors.