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'l FR OUTFLANKED euuiil OUTFUNKED.…
 'l FR OUTFLANKED euuiil OUTFUNKED. I Allenfcy's Threat to Jaffa. I I German Defeat in Flanders. I I Seinsai&oiiiii "U" Boat Slump. I AVAR OFFICE, Thursday. General Allenby reports on operations ".n Palestine:— Our infantry and mcuntsd troops cirsiinuesi their advance and we now hold the raiSway Jine in the vicinity of NeenchE-Maswiyah, iriciutiing the junc- tion of the Bee rsh aba-Damascus Rail- way with the line to Jerusalem. TJw looses of the TurSts an the 13th inst. wero hsavy, 400 having been buried at Katrah. I Our captures on that day amounted tc 1,530 prissnsrs, 20 machine-guns and I 5 guns. WAR OFFICE, Wednesday night. General Allenby reports that at 11 p.m. on November 13, after stiff fight- ing on tne 12th with the Turkish forces, which had attempted ta take up a new position on the Wadi Suker- ein, twelve miles north of Askalon, the enemy were driven on the 13th I' by a combined attack of our mounted troops and-tntantry from this position, and forced to retire a distance of five miles to the Wadi Surar, eight miles south of Jaffa. Our troops captured the enemy strongly-entrenched posts at Mesmiyeh, Katrah, and Merghar with magnifi- oent dash, and now hold El Tineth en the east, through Katrah and Yebna to the sea. Full details of the captures are not yet available, but one mounted division alone reported having taken 1,100 prisoners, fourteen machine-guns, and two guns. WELSH ROUT THE "LIGHTNINGS." I (Press Association sspeciai uo-rrespon- dent.) t BRITISH ARMY, Palestine, Monday y (delayed). The Turks, as already stated, have retired northward, but two divisions opposite our right flank are reported to be slowly falling back along the Hebron road. These troops, known as the Lightnings tmd Tempest Divisions, have not yet made a display of the qualities which Inight be considered to justify such high- eounding titles. Only the Yilderims, otherwise "Lightnings," have been in action, and that against Welsh and 'dome County troops, who proved them- selves non-oonductors, compelling the J'urks to streak off in opposite direction. TURKISH REPORT. r (Press Association War Special.) AMSTERDAM, Wednesday Night. < The Turkish official report to-day says:- On the Sinai (Palestine) front battles re- commenced. (Note.—The new British line mentioned In the War Office statement is about 14 tniles long. From El Tineh (on the Jerusa- Ifim-Beeraheba railway) it goes north-weet till it nears the Surar, keeping south of that iwadi. At Yebna, which is on the Gaza railway, it strikes due west to the Mediter. sranean and slightly north of Jerusalem. Muggais which was captured on Tuesday, is on the farther side of the Surar, a mile and a half north of Katrah. Between the Wadi Surar and Jaffa. is open country not inter- sected by any wadi. Since October 30 the ftitish 'Army in Palestine has captured over 7,000 prisoners.) TURK RETIREMENT IN MESOPO- < TAMIA. On Wednesday night the Secretary of the War Office issued the following:— Our forces, after the most successful actions at Tekrit on November 5 and 6. remained at that place until November 8, the whole of the Turkish forces opposed to them having been withdrawn thirty to fifty miles northward, with the exception of a small detachment at Sharaimje. The clearance of the battlefield, and removal or destruction of everything of value having been accomplished, our troope returned to their original posi- tions, according to plans drawn up prior to the advance.
. I THE LAST HONOURS.i -I
THE LAST HONOURS. FUNERAL OF LATE LIEUT. GEE, SWANSEA. The funeral of Lieutenant Thomas Gee, F.A., who died at Crlan Ely Hospital, Cardiff, from v'ouni, took place at Sketty Congregational Church on Thursday after- tupn, the body arriving at the Great Wes- tern Railway Station, High-street, at 2.30, where a laige concourse of people assembled. Preceded by a detachment of the Shrop- shires, and followed by the regimental band playing the Dead March," the cortege pro- ceded along Alexandra-road and Walter- road to its destination. The coffin, draped with a Union Jack. on the top of whifch were three family wreaths, was conveyed on a gun carriage. Apart from members of the family present a number of friends followed, including Messrs. J. Vaughan Edwards, partner of fr; R. F. Gee (the deceased officer's father), J. Jones (Goat-street), Dr. JAoyd Edwards, David Roberts, J.P., Ernest Jones, and many others, The Rev. T. P. Hughes officiated.
THE COPPER PIT CASE. I
THE COPPER PIT CASE. The charge against Thos. S. r>ms, checkweigher, of interfering with work- men and the management at Copper T it, Morriston, was again adjourned at Swan- sea Police Court on Thursday for a futJ night, Mr. Kenshole, for the prosecution, trongly protesting. Mr. F-irrjiier (Pontypridd) said Mr. Marlay Samson (who had been briefed for the defence; bad been under a misapprehension re- garding the day of adjournment.
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Baldwin's Eisteddfod at Central Hall, Saturday next. Don't, forget. Record en- tries for all competitions.
iFRANCE I i-,fI
FRANCE I -,f BIG ATTEMPT i 0- I AT PASSCHENDAELE! FOILED. I HEAVY DEFEAT OF rNEMY. BRITISH GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, FRANCE, Thursday, 10.7 a.m. Yesterday afternoon hostile reconnoitring parties which approached our lines in the neighbourhood of Derholk Wood, north 01 ,the Menin-voad, were driven out with loss of prisoners and killed. On the night of the 13th—^th inst. Belgian troops entered the German lines, i north of Dixmude, and blew up a number of enemy concrete shelters. A hostile raid attempted last night to the north of Bixschoote was repulsed by artillery and machine-gun fire. I BRITISH GENERAL HEAD- QUARTERS, FRANCE, Wednesday, 10.14 p.m. Since the capture of Passchendaele on j the 6th inst. great hostile artillery activity has been directed against the village and the portions of the main ridge held by us in its vicinity. After our successful attack on the 10th inst. hostile shelling steadily in- creased in intensity on the whole of this important area, culminating in the early morning of the 13th inst. in a concen- trated Bombardment of great violence on our forward position. Our own artillery replied effectively,' but heavy hostile shelling continued. At 4.30 p.m. yesterday the enemy's bombardment Onoe more became intense, and the attack already reported in this morning's communique was launched. His infantry attempted to advance along the line of the Westrooseheke road. Our artillery again opened, and, com- bined with the fire of our infantry, Completely broke up the attaok. Our line is intact. Hostile artillery has been active dur- ing the day on the battle front. We improved our line slightly during the night north-west of Passchendaele. I GERMANS SILENT. I (Admiralty, per Wireless Press.) I BERLIN, Wednesday evening. I In the West and in the East no fight- ing ()peratiQn on a large oale have occurred. | occi-irred. EARTHQUAKE SE N SA- i '? ?i TION." I < f GERMAN GUNS HEARD 100 I I MILES OFF. WHAT OUR BOYS VICTORI- OUSLY ENDURED. I BRITISH F; FRANCE. ¡ The endurance of some of the British I troops holding the crest of the, ridge be- j yond Passchendaele during the attack of I the enemy ye:;¡terday rnOl'ning and  the enemy yesterday morning and even- ing is as I Fine an example of tenaoity I as we have seen. The enemy's gun nret I was of such volume that the sound was plainly audible as drumfire 100 miles off I heard it myself at a distance of 70 miles while visiting another part of the army, and at 20 miles the noise souncled very much like peculiarly noisy lorries rattling over paved ivalds a few hundred yards away. The enemy had I Assembled extra guns purely for. the purpose ot smothering these few acres on the ridge, and he was superlatively lavish in his use of shells. Eight-inch howitzers as well as his stan- dardised 5.9's were used. The block: houses rattled and trembled with the vibration, though proof against impact.' The earthquake sensation was such that the distinction of sound between our own guns and the enemy's shells was quite lost.—(Mr. Beach Thomas in Daily Mail.")
SWANSEA HOSPITAL DRAWING,…
SWANSEA HOSPITAL DRAWING, ?- .1 1 i-iie Swansea riospmu- prize drawing lor a model yacht hap been postponed from Thursday, November 1st, to Thursday, De- cember 6th. It is requested that all" books be returned to the secretary of the hospital not later than Saturday, December 1st. The result, of the drawing will be published in the local papers on Saturday, December 8th.
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I BI,<ES AND "SWANSEA'S _OW" lne Swansea Master Bakers (Mr. H. Burridge in the chair) have decided, I in addition to the whist drive on Nov. 29th, in aid of the Red Cross liosl)itals, to raise a fund for the purchase of a motor ambulance for presentation to the old Swansea Battalion. f
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I { ITALY. I I HITTING BACK. i  l I STIFFENING OF I I RESISTANCE. i 1-1 BATTLES ALONG THE i PI AVE. I I I (Admiralty, per Wireless Press.) I ROME, Wednesday Night. 1 After a short but intense artillery action, at dawn yesterday the enemy attempted a, violent surprise attack against our positions from Lake Ledro to Lake Garda. Thatnks to the effective resistance offered by our troops the attack failed completely, and the enemy was compelled to retire. During the night of November 12-13 our troops, on the Asia go plateau occupying the advanced positions on Mount Longara, hav- ing repulsed a. Fourth and more powerful attack, were withdrawn to a line of resistance fur- ther to the rear. During the afternoon the enemy, starting from the heights south of Gallio, advanced towards Mont Sisemol. He was repulsed. Between the Brenta and the Piave the enemy occupied the front Tozze-Lamon-Fon- zaeo-Arten-Fe.ltre. In the course of partial engagements our troops effectively defended themselves at Tezze and at the outer (?) forts of the Cimla di Campo and Cima di Lan. Along the Piave the combative activity has progressively increased. Both artiller- ies are developing Intense firing actions. Enemy attempts to cross the river between i Quero and Fenere. at St. Dona di Piave, and at Intestadura were suppressed, and the enemy suffered very serious losses. Desperate fighting took place at the Grave (!Beach) di Papadoli and at Zenson, where loiir counter-offensive continues, but it has not succeeded in completely dislodging the ) enemy. 'I At Grisolera enemy groups succeeded in filtering through into the marshy region be- I tween the Piave and Fecchia, where, how- ever, the- are' held. During the day we captured 121 prisoners and some machine-guns. I GERMAN REPORT. I (Admiralty, per Wireless Press.) BERLIN, Wednesday Night. I There has been successful engagements in the mountains. =-iI
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HOOD—PLUMMER. j Interesting! Wedding at Swansea. ii I i A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. James's Church, Swansea, on Thursday when Miss Lilian Margaret Plummer. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Plummer. j of Ingleside, Hawthorne^venue (genGrp.] manager of the Swansea Navigation Collier. ies) was married to Mr. George Thomas Tay-< lor Hood, Leicester. The Rev. J. de Gucrin officiated. The bride, who was given ■'away by her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of ivory satin charmeuse embroidered in silver, a Brussels net veil being caught up with clusters of orange blossom, and sheI carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies. Attending her as bridesmaid was her sis-) ter, Miss Rose Plummer. The bridegroom's gift was a pearl and amethyst pendant. The! best man was Lieut. Alfred Plummer. I Breakfast was served at the home of the' bride's parents and subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Hood left for Leicester for their honey-! moon. They were the recipients of many beauti- ful presents.
FOOD SHORTAGE AT SWANSEA.…
FOOD SHORTAGE AT SWANSEA. [ There wero crowds outside the Swansea grocers shops on Thursday morning, but sup- j plies of tea. sugar, butter and margarine ,vere verv scarce ?ii were very scarce a.nd fortunate purt-ba-,ers, had to be content with small quanities. Fish I was scarce., Herrings were, 21d. and 3d. each bloaters 3d., and haddock Is 6d.
SWANSEA SOLICITOR'S ONLYI…
SWANSEA SOLICITOR'S ONLY I SON. I We regret, to learJI of the death of Lieutenant T. Gee, son of Mr. R. F. Gee, solicitor. Swansea (Messrs. Gee and Edwards) q-g. Gee ind E d war(l ) and with whom deceased served his articles, j and grandson of the renowned Thomas i Gee, of Denbigh, who died in Cardiff Mili- tary Hospital on Tuesday a.9 the result of wounds. Deceased, who was an affable and popular officer, was aged So and single. He joined the forces in the, latter part of 1914. j when he had completed his irticles t-o hi", father, and for a time was private in the G lamorgan Yeomanry, out was eventually The late Lieutenant Gee. promoted on the field to acting-captain. He saw eighteen months' service abroad and was in the same regiment as the Iftte Major Bryn Lewis, to whom he was second in command. In the early part of the war he was invalided Ifbme. Lieutenant Gee was the only son; he received his earlier educa- I tion at the Swansea Grammar School and was a prominent, local footballer and a bril- liant scholar. Lieut. Gee's father received a letter from fhe colonel commanding the regiment on Wednesday in which the latter said that the name of Lieut. Gee would probably be in the next officiarlist announcing the award of the M.C.. for which he had bein strongly re- commended for bravery in the field. Casualties Among Welsh Cuardsmen. The regiments of W?les are represented as follows in Tuesday's casualty lists:— Welsh Guard-: Wounded, 65 Royal Welsh Fusiliers: KUled. 2; died of'wounds. 2; died, 9:. South..JTfle» :e0:r,¡,<J)ii: 1; wounded. 5. Welsh Pegimert: Killed, 1: wounded, 1. Moflmoutb shire Rflglment: Prisoner. 1. i Another Officer Hit in Palestine. Lieutenant R. Lodgey, New-road, LhtUelly. h" been wounded whilst aefMC? w?th the 4th Welsh in Palestine. I. Uaneily Sapper. ? ?, 11 j Sapper w » Richards (18), son. of Mj-. aiid j Mrs. Kicliards, 47..Tunnel-road. Llanelly, ha:e been admitted to hospital sufferinsr from I shell shock. He was formerly in the employ of Mr. Cliff Bowen, metal merchant. Died in German East Africa. Mr. Ivor Joshua., a native of Llensamiel has died on active service in German Hast Africa. He joined m November. 1915, and served through the campaign, returning on leave in February; and later returned agdn to his duties at the front, but ho was later taken with fever and died..Mr. Joshua was a native of Iflansamlet, and emigrated to South Africa when 21 years of age. and was in the. employ of the Pretoria Municipality in the Town Engineer's Department. De- ceased was a member of the Cambrian Society, and very popular amonsrsr. the Welsh community of the Transvaal. He leaves a widow and young son to mourn their loss.
"SECURITY FOR ALL.'.1
"SECURITY FOR ALL.' WAR SAYINGS CRUSADE AT SWANSEA. GETTING THE HELP OF THE SCHOOLS. As a result of the War Savings Campaign in Swansea, the following War Savings As sociations were formed cut Wednesday: — Girls' High School. Dajiygraig Schools (girls and boys), Union Offices. The following schools have declared their intention of forming War Savings Associa- tions, or have applied for the services of a speaker:—Grammar School, Hafod, Givni- bwrla, St. Thomas, Brynhyfryd, Manselton, (,III-ist Ghu],Cli Iiiialits. Pentre- poeth. A ntepting of the parents of children at- tending the Danygraig Schools was held on N V e d iie Wednesday night, Councillor Parker pre- siding, and the meeting opened with a dis- play by the children. Chairman said that this War Savings Movement was largely a movement for the good of the children. He asked the children to remember the letters in the word "save." "S" stood for security. "A" for all. "Y". for victory, a,,)d for en-erlastiiig. By adding one word they could make a sentence which embodied the whole aims of the War Savings Committee—"Security for all and everlasting peace. Miss M. E. Manning. B.A., then ad- dressed the meeting and asked those pre- sent to support the movement, for the sa ke of those who had gone to the front. Mr. H, H. Morgan, from the borough treasurer's office, gave an account of the work already done in Swansea. The Mayor liar; presented a, silver shield to be awarded to the* school which estab- lishes the most successful War Sayins As- sociation. Mr. Richards headmaster) said "hat j Danygraig School had one of the most sue. ce?sfui school hanks in the town, and he hod that when the bank paid out in De- cember many, members would consent to re- I ceive part of their savings in War Savings! Certificates, or would place any smphis I. monov in the Association. 11 Other Meetings. To-morrow afternoon (Friday) a confer- ence of clergy. ministers and church workers, 1,i d c h ,r,-i will )e held in trH.Guildh,ull a 3.30, hy in- vitation of the Mayor: Superintendents of Sunday Schools, heads of Band" of Hope and of mothers' meetings, leader? of Bov Scouts and Girl Guides, secretaries of Friendly Societies. Girls' Clubs and Hos- tels are urged to be present. In the evening, at 7.50. in the Guildhall, there will be a conference of War Savings Workers at which all interested in the movement or willing U) help will be wel- come.
. - . ' I MADE THE GREATI…
I MADE THE GREAT I SACRIFICE I Rifleman C. Bevan, j R.B., 01 OJ, Pier-st. 1 A-ansea. Killed mi action. He joined j Ai-My in 1914, I had been founded twice pre- ■ Late Pte. LI. B. Elemere, it-ho died in hos- pital in Franco. pitptl in Pra-zice. Former cashier at V I i Capital and Coun- ties Bank, Llanelly. j. Late Pte. R. W. j Thomas, Duke of Cornwall's! L.I., 17, Baptist Well-st., Swansea. *v Prior to the war he was employed at the Manfiesmann Tubej Works. Philif: -oss, A.B. P hll it: JMS, R.N.D., of Foxhole, I • Swansea, Killed in action. He formerly -vpr.kp :l'Uk ,J;;). ¿ > l'r':ft; I Bank Copper Mill.
I I ! !SWANSEA IRISHMAN WINS…
I I SWANSEA IRISHMAN WINS MILITARY MEDAL. Signal'er J?hn Daley.: R. F.A '23 WeH-' 11..£.10' ,ye-¡ .??reft. SwaD?fa. has!  awa-,( I e d the ?Mili- been awarded the Mili- tary' Medal. He wa? hl';Herlv a member of the St; Joseph's Athletic Club, and has been at the front for two years and seven hs. lie was em- i)- Mrs. Bter, '.J
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LANCLAND COLF CRZUNDSMAN. The late Plc: Lemuel Acs, of a Labour Bat- taiioll. k Ilictl :'< lr ranee.. Formerly groundsman at Lang- hmd Golf lii;;ks. His ( A), describes him.as! "a good soldier, vxrtea ,to duty, and upon whom reliancc and cor.fidciice eouM always be placed. He was respected aru loved by all his eon;- j rades." He wa. wounded by a picc of shell in che stomach, ,aiid died on his way to hospital. Mrs. A(«e has tllt CP o-thei- sons and a son- in-law serving wittii It-he colours.
-Burry Port Muniticn Worker.
Burry Port Muniticn Worker. Gunner W. 1,7. Perris, son of Mr. oames i Perris, Derwydd IIMT Burry Port, has been I killed in action. He-.joined the Army hi January, ami was. formerly a iiii-initioii worker. I In the Caza" Push." Lieut. Vincent GrifFirlis. Burrv Port. has been wounded at Gaza, and is HOW in hos- pital at Alexandria. h
 I MUMBLES COUNCIL CHAIR-…
MUMBLES COUNCIL CHAIR- MAN. Appointment Under the Govern- ment. Mr! C. Russell Peacock, J.P.. chairman of: Oystermoutli Counvril, .on Tuesday said that as he had received all appointment, as assistant liouorarj- inspector on the j Cabinet Committee of Government Office Accommodation lie war, afraid that he would be unable to attend the Council meetings, as his new duties would take him to London four or five days per week. He did not wish to re^eii. (mt left hjmelf, in the hands of tbf Council. Mr John Harris, the chairman. Paid a hih tribute to Mr. PeacocV's work on that body, and the keei) interest he had taken in public matters, and tins ted that he would still retain his seat and attend their meeting whenever possible. j This aitinitinie,it will also affect Mr. -Ilea- posii^o" eomTo«.n<lant of the local Red CroM V.A.D.. ambulance section. Hpl "as work(1 hard bot), for the biifjsdo and the hospitals general]y-^rer-since their in- ception. and his uniNSflsh and untiring efforts will be sadly i#ie:ed in both depart- ments.
|ALLEGED THEFT, OF SWEETS.…
ALLEGED THEFT, OF SWEETS. j I Gilbert Good?'m (31\, labourer, wa charged t C'?niitv Police Court cn Wednesday with the aUe?ed theft of 8weet. We'di-)es(iaN.- wit?h the alie-,?d tlieft i-)f snveets. perty of Rns'ua valile l?3s. ,-)d. 111" race, Fforcstfach. eiug committed to the Quarter Sessions. I
"BOLOS" IN WALES. i .i
"BOLOS" IN WALES. WOMEN'S LEADERS AT-) SWANSEA. 1 DENUNCIATION OF THE PACIFISTS. J -I -{' For the patriotic roeetmsr 4n Wednesday1 evening, at the Albert Hall, Swansea, at which the principal speaker was Miss 1 Ohrifitabel Pankhuwit, the hall was comfort- ably filer! with a sympathetic and attentive audience, which contained a fair sprinkling of men. The meeting wa? preceded by an organ r?cit&l by Mr. Bar?ov. His Worship the Mayor (Aid. Ben .Tones\ | presidect. and was accompanied by the Mayoress. They were, he said, passing through serious times, but although the cloud was dark now, he hoped to see the dawn soon, and in the end come out vic- toriously It was not from choice we v., e-e at war. bntto defend oiirjeivtvl and it was the duty of eyeryoa? to band t^temsel,v^ to- i Bether to win. He had no patieLWA- with those who found fault with th4e Government, j They were entitled to the -4 sym- pathy and united Ftipport. The primary object was to win the war. (Apt'lamse-I Ohristabel Pankhurst. enthusiastjcallv received, said the situation waaterave. They were faced now with those who preached 1 peace with Germany and were at war with their fellow-mon. That madness had some method in the corruption of the soul which the German brought- in hi.s wake. What had oaused the oataetrophe in Russia and the invasion of Italy bnt the work Gf these pacifists, influenced by the GermFon Kaisev and his German people?' We could not afford to iewore these Soics anrangst us. Tlh" peace by understanding exploited by Germany migrht lead to exactly tlic Sa-InfO tortures in Swansea as been suffered in Belgium. Italy's invasion put them all on their mettle, and every effort must be put forward. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald always sympathised with the biegest bnlly. When she and Mrs. Drummond suffered for their convictions he was against them. The women, voteless a". they were, had worked on behalf of Serbia and Rumania, acxl they thought it their dnty to bav.k tip tihe Prime Minister in hie determination to uut an end to the wa-ete of effort and over-tapping which was going on whilst the German Army had been acting as one, by instituting an Alliad Military and Political Council. KodE-mo- cratic regime was, possible, m Germany, for the German Socialists had recently, declared their agreement with the mmt.aristø" 'J'hf> pacifists of South were uarT. and parcel of the Germa-n military machine, and they were much More guilty than the ordinary criminai in our gaols. It took the ),allot in the South Waies (t,-ollteld to proV" that ) rule the majority. This kind of thing r,ilet.1 in trade ubioniftm hii*. and it put ni over the heads of the Russians. Mias Pank- hurst afterwards explained the women's social programme, which included co-opera- tive hoiisekeepin g -ma kiln g for real economy -and bett-er housing. Mrs. Fiora, Drummond said that although the Women's Party had come to Wales unin- tired. they had met with srreat success so far, and were going to stay there until the war was oyell and won. Sho made a stirring appeal to women to join the Women's Army so as to release men for fighting. There was a mistaken idea that the Women's Party was paid by the Government. That was nn- true; all they had was taken by collection. She asked the women of t'he country to buck up!" Chairman finding there was no response to an invitation for questions, said evidently all were satisfied. Personally, he backed Miss Pankhurst and Mrs. Drummond against. "Big and Little Willie." (Laughter and ap- plause.) Votes of thanks and the singing of the "National Anthem" concluded the meeting.
BRIDGE ACROSS NEATH RIVER.
BRIDGE ACROSS NEATH RIVER. HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS' IMPORTANT PROJECT. GREAT FUTURE FOR THE DISTRICT. At Neath Rural Diatrict Council on Wed- nesday, Mr. W B. Tr: k. J.P.. presiding, Mr. G. Conwity Williams, repreaentiiic the Neath Harbour ConimLssioner?, attended to ask for the support of the Council for the construction of a bridge over the Neath River near the Briton Ferry Ironworks, that connecting Briton Ferry'and Jersey Marine. ISuch a bridge, he :,aid, Avutild reduce the distance from Briton Ferry to Jetsey Marine and Swansea by S miles, and it would also enable over 350 acres of undeveloped land to be opened up at once. It would alpo permit. land on the i!;gllt i hank of the river to be developed, and, a." they were <1.11 aware, pians had been pre- liared for" Dockising the river. Owing to the lack of such a bridge, he said, the district had lost two large shipbuilding yard s within the last ten years. The Anglo- Persian Oil Company had purchased 300 acres of land for large works at Jersey Mafne, which would give employment ulti- mately to about 3.000 pmp?yes. This would mat.el,v to a ?it)ut 3,.000 TbiLz Nvotil(i Erection of about 2,000 houses. Owing to this big development better access would be necessary, and tflo new bridge would provide ,«uch access. H'e produced plans of the new bridge. which would consist of ferro-concrete via- ducts on either side of the river, with a tip- up centre to allcfiv the passage of vessels up the river. Position of Neath. I In reply to question* Mr. Williams aid he did not think &uch a bridge would take away industrial activity from Neath. Mr. Bpn Davies (Skewen) said he should like to know what effect it would have upon the cost of drainage tor the parish of Coed- franc. He moved that before the Council take any action in the matter full details be submitted. He thought that this bridge would be of iii-ore benefit to the Swansea side than TCeath. Mr. A. Jestvii Jeffreys, in seconding the resolution of Mr. Ben Davles, said' they should know whi-) PApre behiud the scheme. The resolution %rlas agrt-f.,d to.
" AN AWFUL HASH." !
AN AWFUL HASH." SWANSEA CRITICISM OF I SUGUR CARDS. 4 At Tuesday's meeting of the Swansea I Grocers' Association. Mr. William Lewis declared that as far as he oould see t.he ftuar card business was going to be an awful hash. He understood a num- ber of traders had had. an extrordinary sur- prise sprung upon tbern. They anticipated having, say, and in IV.auy cases not. 200 s-tfgav c&rds^had heen tendered them. Where were the others? Had they gone astray or had the public neglected to send them in? It was a very serious mat- ter and bow wore they going to get their j 8uar As a possible expia" t it was stated that regular customers at one shop had given their sugar cards as a favour to smaller shop- keepers but were under the impression that they would be able to also obtain sugar at the family grocers. Mr. Lewis A compliment to the fami ly grocer to have such faith put in bin), .The Secretary the j»«tt jj than t £ e_ M*
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-===- ^yERS:" dr MUDvW -i I 1-1-. J?rm?M?ns? J?M? to 1 London. A deputation from Carmarthenshire County Council, consisting of Alderman W. N. Jones, and Messrs. Dudley Di::mmf nd, j D. Evans. W. Griffiths, and J. P. June- and introduced bv Mr. John Hinds. M.P.. and Mr. T"wyn Joi'as. M.P., on Tuesday interviewed the Road Board with reference i t,1) the damage done to Carmarthenshire roads by the liauiagp over them of heavy timber traffic destined for places outside the county. The deputation urged that the cost of repair of these roads, which had be-' oome rivers of uiud. Qiou-I d be borne by the central authorities, seeing that the traffic was for all parts of the country. The depu- tation subsequently ..interviewed the Tim- ber Supplies Committee of the Board of Trade. • The Committee pointed out that the Council should have taken the matter up long ago and not have waited two years. However, a promise was given that an :n- spector should be sent down to see the state A of things, and that Mr. Hinds and Mr. Towyn Jonws shouid see Sir A. Stanley at a latffl date. The deputation appeared io thii,k they; wouid get financial help -to some extent.
POPULAR SWANSEA DOCKS- ! MAN.…
POPULAR SWANSEA DOCKS- MAN. I i I Death of Mr. Wm. A.' Hoskina, Sketty. wards.of t*iny years has been well known; in coal and shipping circles at Swaasea. Docks, and a partner in the firm o," Messrs. j ■G. Shepherd and Co.. shipbrokers, passed t.eacefally away on Tuesday morning—after several week s illness—at his residence. Simnybank, Dillwyn-i :ad, Sketty. He was r only 48 yeara of age and in fetrly life was a member of St. Paul's Congregational Choir. Swansea, htit si^bseqnontly transferred to Sketty Church Choir, when the Rev. jK. \Y. Bolney, M. A., was vicar, and remained there for some time. His quiet, unassuming man- iier 7-ra d f? i nermade hnn a general favourite. He was an active inember of Sketty Church Choir, and organised many of the delightful whist drives and billiard matches there. Sketty Ratepayers! Association are also indebted to him for his service as hon. auditor. I H leaves a widow (nee Mis,, Edith GwYn. daughter of Ak Phillip Gwyn. builder and undertaker, Sketty! and two young pons, -The funeral (for gentlemen only) is fixed for Friday, and the interment, will take olace in the family grave. Sketty Church- vard.'
, -... : "WRIGGLED OUT OF…
"WRIGGLED OUT OF IT." ??ocal Tribunal and Works Protection Caid. At Swansea District Tribunal on Wed-I j ncsday, a ca rpellter doing contracting' work for a foundry applied for exemption, and it transpired that a brother, single. C!a«s A. who the tribunal had previously! said should go to the Army, had "wriggled out of it' as the Chairman said, by obtaining a protection card,from: the same works. lttjjjfply to questions appellant said the! works paid his brother direct. v I 'Thf.Ð'ferk (Mr. Ed. Harris): And is, the amovwvUHedvicted irom yoitrJ ..cpM^r^ct ? Appellant admitted it. ■Three months' exemption was granted. the military representative being asked i to Sollow up the protection card of thoi brother.
--- I i ; HIDDEN PLAGUE CRUSADE…
HIDDEN PLAGUE CRUSADE AT j SWANSEA. The second of the series of lectures given under the auspices of the Swansea Branch of the National Council for Com- bating Venereal Diseases will he delivered to-morrow (Thursday) evening nest, at 7 o'clock, at Oxford-street School by Dr. H. Gertrude Jones, on th- subject iof "Venereal Diseases. Last week's lecture by Miss Douglas on "Biology and Parenthood" was delivered to a crowded audience of representative | women, drawn from educational, reli- gious and social workers of the town. Those who were present at the lecture speak in terms of enthusiastic apprecia- tion. Another crowded meeting is ex- pected on Thursday night next. Appli- cations for tickets of admission should be made to the Medical Officer of Health, J 5, Prospect-placc: who is-the hon. seere- fa ry of the local branch.
! CLYDACH AND THE -MOVEMENT.…
CLYDACH AND THE MOVEMENT. The monthly ine*'tin? of the Cl.vdacli and Dietrict Wr-r Savimrs Committee waa hekl at the Public Hall oil Tuesday, when tho first monthly report w presented by the aecre- 1 tary. MT. W. J. lewim. nnrimr the period of Octpber 12th 31st. 650 members were regis- tered at the whoc-la, the children's savings amounting to £ 61 for the period. The total unSRibershii) for the locality is new 1,008. and "the total deposits £ 1,869 13s. 9d. In addition nix new associations have been formed, bringing the total number up to 1't. It is hoped that with the aid of the energetic asso- ciation secretaries the total wili reach £ 5,000 at least by Christmastime Other as- sAeia-tions arc also forming", and it is hoped that all the inhabitants of Clydach will b2 involved in the movement. ) I
j SWANSEAS WAR PICTURE1 :…
j SWANSEAS WAR PICTURE EXHIBITION. Over 4.000 persons, excluding this school children, have already patronised the ex- I hibjtior of war pictures' and prints at the 1 Swansea Public ^ibra-rv (Dfffptt Francis Gallerj ) It is a insainificent collection, and [ the exhibition i. fre-e. i
NAVAL .1 j
NAVAL .1 j i I I ONE —— 0 —— ( BIG U BOATSLUMP I J SENSATIONAL DROP INI SINKINGS. I i I r Convincing evidence of the way in I which U "-boat warfare is being coun- I | rcred is afforded by this week's report, I which records the loss of only one large vessel (over 1,600 tons). whilst the num- her of small vessels destroyed is prac- tically the same—five, as against four in the preceding week. The full return is as follows: Arrivals and Sailings. I Merchant Ye.pls of aH n?tionalitifs  (over 100 tons net) nn-?-in? at and sail- ing from United Kingdom ports (exclu- sive of fishing and local craft) during the I week ending Nov. 11: t (a) '2.125 I (b) 8a,:ings 2,307 jI Losses. I British merchant vessels sunk by mine or submarine: (a) 1,600 tons (gross) or over I J (b) Under 1.600 tons ) j (c) Fishing vessel s suni?. 1? I Unsuccessful Attacks. I British merchant vessels unsuc- cesscuUv attacked by sub- ,nariiie., St *'Ulk during the week ending Qfet. 7. tlncludes one attacked during the I week ending October 28, and e week ending November 4..1 L&ct Week's Figures. I Ai-i,iNrals 2j81 ) Sailings 2,379 I T/osses: 1.600 tons gross or over, 8; 1 under 1 .(500 tons gross, 4 fishing vessels I' sunk, O. i Unsuccessful attacks. G. I —— TRYINC SOMETHINC ELSE ? Commenting on the returns the naval ] correspondent of the Times" say. It is not unfair to draw the conclusion ■ that the effort made to increase the losses or to increase the hag last month having failed, the enemy is now hotdhis: his hand, perhaps with a view to an alteration in his method To do so would be entirely in accordance with the practice of the Germans, who, throughout the war, finding themselves foiled in one direction, have immediately set to I work to try something else, and frequently with temporary suocess,. J DESTROYER AND MONITOR SUNK OFF COAST OF I PALESTINE. i-. i í The Admiralty anuonncep that- one of, his I Majesty s destroyers and a small monitor^ !? -? Ven sunk bv enemv submarine whilst !< '<v '■A ivith t?)& Army in Pa?<).K'. There Are seven men missing from tbe l destroyer and 26 men from the monitor. All I' the next-of-kin have been informed. GERMAN EXPANSION OF COAST BRUSH. ADMIRALTY, Wednesday. On Nov. 12lh some German torpedo-boat destroyer-, e out from under the protec- 1 tion of their shore batteries and fired a. iew ronnds at fmr patrol vessels, none of which were hit. The fire was promptly returned, and the fiermans immediately retired under the protection of their shore batteries, and our patrol was resumed. Incidents of this nature occur daily, and in no way interfere with the maintenance and efficacy of our patrol, and they are, therefoi,c. not reported. One Hit." I The German version of the affair is as ] 1 follows: "A short artillery engagement took I pbcl" off the Flanders coast between Ger- man torpedo-boats and hoiglish advanced patrol forces, as a result of which one enemy 1 destroyer was hit. The German boats re- turned to port undamaged. -4
OLD HAFOD VOLUNTEER. I
OLD HAFOD VOLUNTEER. I One of the oldest employes of Messrs. Vivian and Son- has just passed away in the perrton of Mr. James Puxhy. at the age of 65 j' years, after a long and painful illness. De- I ceased was one time a member of the old 4th C.R.V., and held a first-class cerilicate in ambulance work. At the beginning of this war he joined the Uafod Company, 3rd G.Y.R.. and had to resign through ill-health. Deceased was the only brother oi ex-Pioneer Serjeant Tom Puxley. The funeral, whj:h will be a public one. leaves Old-road, Green- hill, on Saturday, at- three o'clock sharp, for Danygraig. Several sons are in France fight- ing. and a wife and tWO daughters are left to mourn their ldss. It is expected that a large number of the 11 a fed workmen will I attend.
! ■ MISS LENA ASHWELL ACAIN…
MISS LENA ASHWELL ACAIN IN I SWANSEA. Miss Lena Ashwell made a spirited appeal for the troops concert ftrffols at the Swansea Empire en Wedlier.day evening. She eni- phasised not only the recreative benefjt. but the recuperative effect these concerts pru- duce.
I.'DARKEST FFORESTFACH.
I.' DARKEST FFORESTFACH. Fforestfaeh Ratepayers' Association, are to send a deputation to the Rural District Council with the object of petting the street I lamps lighted. It ,,jas statef] that women I munition workers had complained.
i II POST" SPORTS EDITOR'SI…
i II POST" SPORTS EDITOR'S I ILLNESS. Mr. Llewelyn Tlaywa-d. snorts editor of the I Daily Post." underwent a successful opt-ea. tion. performed by Dr-. A. W. Cameron and I Alban Evans, at tbe Brunswick Nursing In- stitute on Friday last. His many friends will be glad to learn that he is progressing favourably, and his complete recovery is shortly anticipated.
'FFORESTFACH WANTS MAGIS-I…
FFORESTFACH WANTS MAGIS- I TRATES. At Fforestfaeh I'atepavers Association meeting the necessity of having at least one Justice of the Peace resident locally was dis- cussed. It was stated that Sketty boasted of four, whilst Fforestfaeh had none. it wae decided to luake recommendations to the proper Quarter, wbmittinjj t'he names of Mr.. William Morgan, Fforest' Hall, and Mr. James Matthews.
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'I rL'hl' winner of" t.h{> bos'so10 (under 1ó\ at. the ?on?lior Eisteddfod on 8atnrda) gho?!d !i?e Master Ernest HlIgl1. h.Ty.stre£lt, Llanelly. and not Granville Meredith as pre- viously reported.
\ - 77 PER CENT. 7 ———
77 PER CENT. 7 ——— AGAINST PITS STOPPAGE. LOYAL SOUTH WALES COLLIERS. The official result of the South Wa.lef miners' down-tools ballot is as follows:- ACAINST 98,946 FOR 28,803 MAd. ACAINST. 70,043 I WESTERN COLLIERS' NARROW MAJORITY. At Thursday's meetjng of the Executive I Council of the South Wales Miners' Federa- tion at Cardiff the official figures of th, "comb-out" ballot in local districts were given a; follows:- Anthraoite District. For y,y., 4,.5M Against L. 6,000 Ag?nst .??? 6.000 Majority against 1,412 Western District. For. 3,066 Against 5.508 Majority againt 252 Avon Valley. For. 1,189 Against. 4.854 -Majority against. 3,675 I he result shows that 77 per cent. of ths number who voted were against "down tools" and less than 23 per cellt. in favour. In the Rhondda Valley the whole of the majorities were against down tool*.
" BY WAY OF REVENGE."
BY WAY OF REVENGE." EXTRAORDINARY NEATH STORY. ALLEGATIONS IN CHANCERY DIVISION. In the Chancery Division on Thursday, Justice lounger heard an action by Mrs. I Catherine Richards, wife of Mr. Brinlcy Richards, Windsor-road, Neath. against Thomas Brown, colliery owner, Tonna, claiming a declaration that defendant was trustee for her of three draper' s shops re- cently occupied by defendant at Neath. the affcet.% fixtures and stock an injunction re- straining defendant taking away goods, and alternative damages. Mr. M^.thew (plaintiff's counsel) said the claim was now one for damages alone. This wa-3 a onirdous story—a story ot bullying hy legal methods by way of revenge,bankruptcy, libel and other matters all mixed up. Mrs. Richards when married and two shops in-Windsor-road and Briton Ferry road were added to the Richards businest". In 1935 a tallyman's business was opened by the lady which s he old for £430. 10 1909 Richards embarked on a monev lending business which was a failure. Mr. Trueman then came upon the sceue and attacked the money lending company. He sented to have a curious existence- a sort of a lav lawyer who Used taw to annoy the inhabitants of Neatll. irueman served twelve months fór la crirnihal libel. Brown was a friend of Jfikbards who lv.d 'sumiateA-.in& colliery tt-r. The drapery business got into difficul- ties and was purchased by Brown mainly with Mrs. Brown' s money. After suggested undue familiarity between Brown and Mrs. Richards the husband thrashed Brown. Then Brown sent ni-n and sacked the drapery "shop. Treumaai started criminal proceedings against Richards which, were abandoned and now had about Eighteen summonses pending against Mrs. Richards. Mr. Maddock (counsel for defendant) ad- mitted that his client put no money in the business, but said he held assets as trustee. for creditors in Mr. Richards' bankrutpcy.
ITHE DAILY TOLL;
THE DAILY TOLL; SWANSEA CAPTAIN DANGER. OUSLY ILL. Colonel W. D. Recs, Y.D., Royal Engineers, of Swansea, has heard that his elder sou. Captain Glyn Eees, Roya! Engineers, is dan- gerously ill in France. Colonel Rees, who has himself been home from the Western front for some months suffering from illness, has only just recovered, and left on Thurs- day again to resume active service. Eonymaen Tube-Worker. Information has been received by 54r. and Mrs. John Thomas. Bonymaen. that their son. Gunner J. R. Thomas, is seriously iil. and is now in hospital at Salonika, Prior to cnlistinsr he was employed at the British alannesma-nn Tube Co.. Ltuidore. Morriston R.N.D. Man. Mrs. M. Thomas, of Graip-road. Morriston. has been informed that her only son, Able Seaman Trevor Thomas, R.N.D., has betu killed in action in France. Formerly in Swansea Audit Offic-o. Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas. Glastryn, rort Talbot, were notified on Wednesday of the death in action on October 31st of their youngest son. Corporal J. Haydn Nicholas. Txmdon Regiment, brother of Mr. Llewelyn H. Nicholas, chairman of the Marpain Urban Council. Corporal Nicholas, who w.a.s 24. was liefore he enlisted, in March. 1915, in the audit office at Swansea of the National insurance Commissioners. He waa educated at Port Talbot County School, Where he fieured pi-ominentlv as a gymnast. Whilst Attending to Chum. Definite news has now reached Mr. ana Mrs. E. G. Western, 20, Dynevor-road. Skewen, that their son. Private Albert S. Western, 8th Welsh Pioneers, posted as missing on August 8th. 1915, at Gallipoli, fell in action on that date. He was killed whilst attending to his chum, who was badly wounded. He was 20 years of age, and joined a few dayp after the outbreak of war. There are two brothers now serving, whilst a brother-in-law (Private W. H. Middle ton) has been killed in action. Swansea Spelterman. Official now? has been received of the death through wounds of Private J. Trewmewan (24), of Carmarthen-road. Swansea, who en. listed when war broke out. previous to which he was employed at Messrs Dillwyn's Spelter W orka. Young Swansea A.B. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Trick. 35, Mariner*, street, have received official intimation that t,heir son. A.B. Albert E." Trick, Royal Naval Division, har- been wounded in Fiance. A.B. Trick enlisted at the age of 17, and formerly worked on Swansea docks. In Palestine. Private Reggie Edmunds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds, Richmond-terrace, Llanelly, wa« wounded in the recent fighting in Palestine.
CHRISTMAS AT II TAWE LODCE."
CHRISTMAS AT II TAWE LODCE." At Tawc Lodge xisi'ung Committee, Swan- sea, the Master was authorised to prepare the Christmas fare for the inmates as near as urocuraUle to that of last year.
RUSSIA.
RUSSIA. i "INFLAMES." I RUMOURS ABOUT PETROGRAD | ?TO BE TAKEN WITH l "¡TO BE TAKEN WITH RESERVE." (Renter's Special Service.) i STOCKHOLM. Thursday, j According to travellers who have reached Haparanda (on the Swedish? j Finnish frontier) rumours were owrent i there that Petrograd is in flames. j Details are lacking, and the report is to be accepted with all reserve. COPENHAGEN, Thursday. j According to the Politikei-I it is j stated from a "reliable source" in Stock-) holm that Petrograd is in flames. ACAIN "NO COMMUNIQUE." (Admiralty, per Wireless Press: Russian Political.") There is no official communique toi report.