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"YOU HAVE GOT TOI I WIN! "
"YOU HAVE GOT TO I I WIN! DUTCH JOURNALIST ON THE > WAR. TWO ROUSING MEETINGS AT SWANSEA. Large audiences at the Swansea Elysium on Sunday afternoon and evening had the great privilege of hearing the views of an eminent neutral on the war, and particu- larly Germany's aims. Mr. Van der Veer, the London editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf," now banned in Germany on account of its sympathy with the Allies, was the principal speaker at two great meetings held under the auspices of the Navy League, and the Merchant Seamen's Union, and at (' which a short musical programme was also gone through, including organ recitals by Mr. J. W. Barlow in the afternoon, and Mr. G. H. Beard in the evening. The plat- form included Councillor Henry Macdonnell (who presided in the afternoon in the ab- sence of the Mayor), Mr. A. W. E. Wynne (president of the Swansea Chamber of Commerce, the evening chairman), Mr. P. J. Hannon, J.P. (secretary of the Navy League), Mr. John Williams (Brynmill, local hon. secretary), Mr. George Gunning (local secretary of the Seamen and Fire- men's Union), Rev. E. D. Henry, Dr. Stewart (former ship's surgeon), and ethers. Mr. Wynne declared that if the Little Navy party had had its way this country would now be in a very dire position. (Hear, hear.) Swansea, he added, in the words of McDermott's famous song, had, ior the Government: "Got the ships and Got the, s h lp s and got the men and got the money too." (Applause.) Mr. George Gunning said, with scathing criticism, that if the pacifists were honest they would refuse to fill their" dirty car- 'I cases with ths iood that British sailors enabled them to get. (Applause.) He de- clared that the seamen's boycott of Ger- mans resolution was going to be put into effect whether the general public liked it or not. We have fed you," he said; "we have clothed you, and you have never thanked us, and, now, unless you were with us in this resolution, why. we could starve you into submission!" (Hear, hear.) He added that No German, naturalised or un- naturalised, should be allowed to go iree in this coun- try. (Great applause.) There was one at a local docks, a.nd he was .surprised that the dockers had not downed tools and said, We will have him out." (Applause, and a Voice Not too late now.") Mr. Gun- ning moved the boycott resolution referred to. Mr. John Williams (Brynmill) and Mr. J, P. Hannon seconded a.nd supported re- spectively. In further support, Mr. Van der Veer delivered a rousing and eloquent speech. He paid a high tribute to the British Navy and the splendid mercantile marine, and spoke of Germany's little wars of the past, how by means of steps it sought to pave the way to the ultimate destruction cf the British Empire. Had Great Britain not entered the present wa.r in defence of little Belgium, Germany would have smashed France and swallowed up all the little nafilbns on the Continent of Europe, and England would have been left without a friend in the struggle that was intended against her. (Hear, hear.) In the past the British, he said, had been too good- hearted, too good-natured, too soft." (Laughter.) He wanted them to be a little harder, and to steel their hearts and their minds against the intriguing Huns in the future. They have been making money an your country," he went on, "and they are now fighting you to-day with it. An extraordinary people you are. Some of you say you will do it again" (—cries of "No") — that you will receive the liermans with open arms, and speak of them as those good., dear Germans.' (A Voice": "I don't think.") If you 10," added the speaker, with emphasis, I will clear out. So long as I have a little bit "of strength left I tell you Beware of the Germans, now and hereaiter." -Ili-. Van der Veer, in other remarks. denoiinGed-Von Kttblmann in the t scathing terms, predicted a glori- ous victory for the Allies—(" You have got to win!" he cried)-and said that Germans would now have so much of war that their taste for it would be destroyed for ever. (Loud applause.) The motion was carried unanimously and the speakers cordially thanked. During the meeting the film, Sons of Empire," was thrown upon the Elysium screen. ——
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WITHOUT DELAY." .0 1 SWANSEA'S 500 NEW I HOUSES. Swansea Corporation's new workers' hous- ing scheme, commencing with 500 houses, will be pushed forward by the Housing Com- mittee at the Town Council meeting next Wednesday, and Coun. P. Molyneux (vice- chairman of the committee) told the "Post" on Monday that he has every hope the initial scheme will then be passed. It is suggested the first 500 houses be gone en with without delay, either at Town Hill or the Carmarthen-road end of the Corpora- fcion estate. "It is a moral certainty, however," Coun. Molyneux says. "that they "Vill be located I at Town Hill, where we have the roads and iwwers ready." Before the war it was suggested the houses should be let between 7s. and 8s. a week, but now the economic rent for the same houses would be 19s. 6d. per week. But, Bays Coun. Molyneux, the Local Govern- ment Board are prepared to Defray 75 per oent. of the defioit ot the first seven years. This will permit of reaeonftbte rents being charged, having regard to the increased labour and material charges brought about by the war.
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.1 VINDICTIVES LAST VOYAGE.
VINDICTIVES LAST VOYAGE. SWANSEA MAN'S GRAPHIC STORY. HIS DIVE AS THE CRUISER I SANK. fctoker G. Wil iiams, a Swansea Devonian, who before the war carried on the peaceful occupation of a mastar haulier, was on the Vindictive at Ostend upholding the finest traditions of his native county, that boasts of Hawkins. Drake, and many other old sea- dogs. Home on seven days' leave, looking nothing the worse for his exciting experi- ence, he told a "Daily Post" representative on Monday how the old Vindictive, that did such glorious work at Zeebrugge, went to her equally glorious end. "The old Vindictive," he said, "had been nicely filled with concrete, and I went. on board until May 2nd, with 60 or 70 others, all volunteers, for the work in front of us. Wq knew our orders and what we had to do. Then I was sent home for five days' leave, returning on board again on May 7th. That day we steamed out cf Dover and were es- corted over by the Dover patrol. It was dark, with a very calm sea, and we reached Ostend about twenty minutes to two. We "••'•lit in straight between the piers and the old Vindictive round, when sud- 1' tie whole place was lit up with Ger- star shells. At this time our orders ■ oeen to leave the stokehole and be on arecn. 'and now we had orders to take cover. The Germans found their target, but there was an intense bombardment by our cover- ing ships, and with perfect coolness and pre- cision the orders to explode the Vindictive were carried out, and the famous old cruiser had her bottom blown out. As she sank every cheek was closed for safety as we v Went over the sides and slid into tne sea by means ot ropes that were hanging there for the purpose. But we were not in the water for more than'two or three minutes before we werepicked up by a motor launch. Everything went off, most successfully."
I Stoker Williams.
I Stoker Williams. "Was the Vindictive sunk right in the fairway? Absolutely, but whether it completely blocks the entrance I cannovsay because we had to look to ourselves. But no big ves- sels can now pass through the piers, but a trawler or a submarine might do so, and the sands will aoon complete the work of block- ade. Stoker Williams, who resides at Cartref," Waun Wen-road, and is a native of Brann- ton. North Devon, added that the whole Operation lasted less than an hour. Captain Goodwin, in command killed by a shell, and as the raiding party were leaving the Germans, who could be seen on the piers, opened a nutebme-gtm fiTe oi the launches. "J never thought I should see home again," he added. It may be stated that Stoker Williams, who is now on a farther welil-earned seven days' leave, took a part in the Zeebrugge affair, he being on one of the patrol boats at the time. Those Who Did Not Escape. The losses oi the Vindictive are officially stated to be :-K-iled or missings. 2 officers and 8 men wounded, 1 officer and 16 men.
IF TONNAGE COMES -ALONG.
IF TONNAGE COMES ALONG. HOPEFUL OUTLOOK AT j SWANSEA DOCKS. j At Swansea Harbour Trust meeting on Monday, In moving the minutes of the Finance Committee Mr. W. fr. Farr said there was nothing of a satisfactory nature in the finances for March. Communications with the Government for getting financial support were bping continued, and he hoped even- tually they would come to a satisfactory termination. They were all gratified at the better supply of tonnage with which j the port was being favoured at present, and if that improvement continued-as he hotped it would—he looked forward to the following months showing more satis- factory results than the first three: months of this year.—Major Harries seconded.—Carried. It was decided to purchase a new locomotive from Messrs. Peckett for L2,935. .1 A PATRIOTIC MANAGER. ) There v;is i,t s(-, iiiactio business" as usual at i-iouth-West Wales Colliery Court on Saturday morning, when Colonel Pear- son presided. There- was a rather interest- ing case in which Mr. Rees Howells, colliery managei- handed in a. list of boys at his col- liery who had just attained military ag?. Mr. Howellis said it was not his wis-h to ap n-eal for them, but he had iin-lerstood ficm Mr. Dyer Lewis that a list had to be ren- dered when the youths became of age. Mr. Howells added that personally he did not de- sire to appeal and had stated so in the presence of workmen. He had his own sons in the Army and did not see ,)hy other peopl-e's should not go.—The exemptions were allowed -=-=-
NEW SWANSEA MASONIC LODCE.…
NEW SWANSEA MASONIC LODCE. The ceremony of consecrating a new Masonic lodge at Swansea-the Beau- fort "-ivas conducted at the Albert Hall, Swansea, on Thursday, in the pre- sence of representatives of every lodge in the province, and a number of leading! representatives of the Grand Lodge. The ceremony was performed by the Very i Worshipful Bro. J. Colville Smith, M.A., the grand secretary, who was assisted by I the Very W. Brethren J. S. Grandlle I Grenfellj M.A., the grand director of ceremonies; C. E. Dovey, P.G.D., England; T. Wallace, P.G.D., England; Rev. J. S. Longden, P.G. chaplain; Geo. Whittington, P.A.D., G.O., England; A!' L. Hopkins, P.G.D., England. This ceremony w .s followed by the installation of Deputy-E.G.M. Yi. P.Charles as W.M. of the new lodge. Yel-Y W. Bro. Colville Smith, assisted by the Director of Cere- monies, and others, performing the cere- mony. W. Bro. R. Boucher was installed senior warden, and W. Bro. A. J. Puntan as junior warden.
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M. Georges Leygues. French Minister of Marine, announce officially that during the months of Feb.. March and April 3,723 steam- ships and 788 nailing vessels passed through the danger zone (where previously heavy casualties weie sustained) without fl single j vessel being sunk. In April the Germans destroyed 268,704 tons of shipping, whila churning that the total was 600,000 tojjfe
MANAGER OF THEI "C. AND C."
MANAGER OF THE I "C. AND C." COMING RETIREMENT OF .1 MR. FREDERIC EDWARDS. POPULAR AND ESTIMABLE PERSONALITY. The news of the impending "'retirement of Mr. Frederic Edwaids, manager of the Capital and Counties Bank, Temple-street, Swansea, be received with general re- gret localiv, Air. Edwards being deservedly popular amongst host of business an:* per- sonal friend- He ret;res" on -June 1st, though he w:Ii sliil retain bi local director- ship. He will be succeeded by Mr. Wood- liffe, the present sub-manager, together with I another joint manager—a WcUhmjui— whose name is not yet disclosed. Mr. Edwards began banking career at Evesham m 1862 with the Gloucestershire Bank then he went to Gloucester, Hereford, and Berkley (Gloucestershire) joining the old Glamorganshire Hank as man;;rcr at Neath in 1881 In 1882 he -ame to Swansea as joint manager ■•it.li Lef/'her. the old GL}El0Q,Hnh¡" Reconstruction of that, bank In 1884 I became g-sneral maiiagor., w-th Mr Cetcher as I secretary. In 1898, when the Glamorgan- shire Bank was bought up by the Capital and Counties, he continued as manager, which position he has occupied ever since During his career at Swansea. Mr. Ed- wards has zsj-u ups and downs in the ioca- i banking wot-id in 1884 10s. pound shares ot the etc! Glamorgan Dunk stood at lUs. eseh, but in 1893 they were taken over at .?7 eacii. ?,.iiof 1,4,0 per cut. The old G?amw?anshire Bank went through troublous times in the eigntie!¡ o?niing a pnilous coiner ;n whh many ?ousand? of pounds of io?e-' through nu- merous) trading failures were brought round into substantia! profits, more especially in the rinetfas. Bills in those davs were the I usual channel of trade, but to-day they have fpracticallv to oi.y extent eerc-ecl to exist locallv. He has Seen the remarkab.'o growth I of local i<wJav te:i times larger than when he started. How uncon- verted the old Glamorganshire Bank from its critical position into a sound business concern forms a romance of banking which entailed 14 years of strenuous work. and of which there ore few equal*. Mr. Edwards has the highest opinion of the tuture of Sr;arise t and he spea ks from an inside knowledge of its bu-.ir.er's strength. He intends to reside Ross, in' Hereford- shire, though we re pleased to learn he will be frequently seen at Swansea.
36tli ANNIVERSARY AS . I MANAGER.…
36tli ANNIVERSARY AS I MANAGER. I Presentation to Mr. Gwilym II u Morgan. In commemoration of his 36th anniver-1 sary ;i > district manager of the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society, a splendid oil painting of himself in mayoral robes was presented to Mr. Gwilym Morgan at the I society's offices on Friday afternoon by; the members of the staff. Councillor A. C. Kirk, the company's divisional man- ager, of Cardiff, presided, and spoke of Mr. Morgan's work in breaking down the I prejudice against these societies. (AITP eclies were also made by the Mayor (Aid. BE-a Jones), Mr. Richards (Llanelly), Mr. James .Tonkins, Conn, cillor Dd. Griffiths, and Mr. Phillips (Temperance Association). Mr. Morgan, replying, said it was very difficult to do so. He was proud of the appreciation of his work concerning the I Technical College, and although the pre- sent generation would not benefit by it, the future generation would. It was pleasing to note that as many as 575 to 1650 attended the evening class of the college each night. He spoke of t'he good' work of the Mayor since he stepped into :the breach wivsn their friend, that wonderfully energetic man Ald. Dd. D&vic? b?ok? dowu. t' ie st;il f Prior to the present??r'n Cle stuff were entertained to lunch at Thomas' Cafe. The portrait is the much-adm ired work of Mr. Osmund Vanstone. I Lauce-Corpl. Edgar Lacey, of Foxhole, Swansea, one of the gal- lant 11th Cyclist Corps, reported in German rands.
REPORTED MISSING.I -.- -,
REPORTED MISSING. I Fte. K, Irrimths, 179. Xeath-road, Lan- dore. is officially re- ported missing. He i was formerly employ- ed by the National Dairy Co., and was only 19 years of age. His father. Sergt. Griffiths (musketry instructor) was for- | merly attached to the f Glamorgan Yolun- teers, and has been ten years in the Army and is still attached to the Hafod Platoon. Two other sons are serving, one having t been three times wounded. I Pte. Thos. Lloyd, 64, Hafod-st! ect, who is reported I missing. He was formerly employed at the Morfa Works. "p f H" Pte. J. Higgins, 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, of 23, Rosebery terrace, Plasmarl, who has I been missing since March 21st. I
! FORMERLY POSTMAN AT SWANSEA.
FORMERLY POSTMAN AT SWANSEA. Pte. Charles Parker, Brecknocks. of Wil- liam-street, Swansea, died of wounds, on. May 3rd, received in action. He joined about 12 months ago. He lea,ves a widow and three chiJdren. and was for-  emp!oyed at the !ncr!y employed at the &.E. O a a postman.
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"NO MAN TWICE." I
"NO MAN TWICE." I PLEA OF THE DISCHARGED SOLDIER. MR. J. M. HOGGE'S SUGGES- TIONS AT SWANSEA. Councillor Percy Molyneux presided on Saturday evening at the meeting organised by the local branch of the National Federa- tion of Discharged and Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers at the Central Hall, Swansea. iAIr. J. M. Hogge, M.P. (president of the Federation) said that although it was a non- party body, it was possible that a case might arise in which they might find it necessary to use their strength in a particular way. He dealt with the injustice of the Government's attempt to ga,ther in discharged and wound- ed men to the Army again, a.nd how it had been fought by a small party in the House, with the result that it was modified. He criticised the administration of the Pensions Ministry and said that By brganising and hanging together the discharged men could compel the Government to do as they want- ed. There was no man indispensable, and those men who regarded themselves ast such should be made to go. Indispensability was simply A barrage of excuse put up by people who were afraid to do their duty. Why not, he suggested, take every man of military age (up to 51) off the tribu- nals of the country and put discharged men there instead? (Applause.) Mr. Hogge reiterated his three chief points of advice Fit men once before unfits twice a man who was fit. to fight was fit for Ð pension and a man who was fit to shoul- der a rifle was fit to shoulder a programme at home. (Applause.) Captain Watcyn Williams, M.C., recount- ed the conditions and hardships men had gone through for their country's sake, and asked the audience to strive until they were properly pensioned. To the general' public he would say "It is not good enough that a man who had served through hell should lie asked to live the rest of his days in less than home. Dr. Clifford (Swansea)—whose reference to a hard case of a local soldier is quoted else- where-moved a. resolution supporting men discharged through ill-health, the principle of "every fit man once before any man twice," and the* Government in their efforts for a clean and honourable peace. Rev. P. Moss Weston seconded Mr. W. R. Francis supported.—Carried unanimously.
POPULAR SWANSEA SOLICITOR.I
POPULAR SWANSEA SOLICITOR. DEATH OF MR. MERVYN WILLIAMS. The news of the death of Mr. Mervvn Granville Williams, solicitor, 6, Gwydr-cie^- cent, Uplands. Swansea, which took place shortly before 7 o'clock on Saturday evening :1 a Swansea nursing home, will come as a ill come as a painful shock to his many friends. He had only been ailing a little over a week, and early last week it was decided to perform an operation, for appendicitis. This was suc- cessful, though on Friday serious symptoms began to manifest themselves, and towards the end he lay in a comatose state, his fail- ing strength not permitting him to rally. The deceased, who was aged 38, was the Mcond son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Williams, 0, St. James's Gardens. Though of com- manding presence, standing over 6ft. high, The Late Mr. Mervyn Williams. he was not of a robust, constitution; his will latterly had overrun his strength. for besides heavy professional work as a solicitor with his father, he undertook regular duties with the V.T.C. "nd special constables (western division of the borough). That he attempt- ed too much for his limited strength is now apparent. Only a little over a week ago he was engaged on special constable's work, when he was cauglit in a thunderstorm, and, following on a consequent chill, he was at- tacked with pains in the side, which devel- oped into appendicitis. Not only in his own professional circles, but amongst the V. T. C. and special constables, he was held in fond esteem, for he possessed an open and straightforward nature, which compelled not only respect but admiration. Mr. Mervyn Williams was one of three brothers (IlO sis. i ters), the eldest being Mr. C. Vaughan Wil. Hams, who has a large solicitor's practice in London, and the youngest, Lieutenant Harold Austin Williams, K.A.M.C., now serving with the British Expeditionary Force in Italy. The sympathy of a, wide circle of professional and personal friends is extended to the widow (nee Miis Tyack, daughter of Mr. M. H. Tyack) and the parents in their unexpected bereavement. The late Mr. Mervyn Williams had been attended in big short illness by Drs. Cameron and Humphreys. He was an old Grammar School boy and completed his edu- cation at Shrewsbury School, where he took his blue. The funeral, which is in the liaiidf; of Messrs. D. C. Jones and Son, Castle- •squaie. will take place at the Mumbles Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the parents' house in St. James's- Gardens at 2 o'clock, when representatives of the V.T.C. and social constables will attend.
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<————————————————— I IN A SWEET-BOX. Babe's Body Found Near Neath. When Mr. Fred Harris, of Tonna, was proceeding home along the canal bank on Saturday evening he noticed a suspicions- looking pared l'ing under the wall of the old Llaninvit Cemetery. Upon ex- amination lw fouud in a sweet-box the mi.icii decomposed body of a newly-born child. P.S. Michael and P.S. Tom Davies, of the County Constabulary, con- ved the body to the mortuary, where Dr. D. Ll. Davies pronounced it to be the body of a newly-born male child. The body, when found, was wrapped in white paper, with an outer covering of linen. There were no marks of identifi- cation and no sign of violence." •- •-• HAD SERVED HIS COUNTRY. victor l.ynne, a labourer and a discharged soldier, was remanded for a month at Swan- sea on Monday, on a charge of stealing a metal tank, value 22s., the property of the naval authorities. There were numerous previous convictions against defendant, but he was given a month to find work through having served his country.
SWANSEA LIEUTENANT I CAZETTEO.
SWANSEA LIEUTENANT I CAZETTEO. .Second-Lieut. A. L. Sinclair. Army Ser- vice Corps, is gazetted as promoted to the rank of first-lieutenant. He if now in Sa- lonika, and it is interesting to note that, with the exception of a couple of months last year, he has becii on continuous active ser- vice, abroad, "ince September, 1914. Lieut. Sinclair is the younger son of Lieut.-Colonel Alex. Sinclair, Richmond Villas, Swansea.
.. A. NOl:Sy IXS'ffiG:\IEXT,"…
A. NOl:Sy IXS'ffiG:\IEXT," I George T¥..c>, tag and bone collector, was I fined 10?. at Swansea on Monday for blow- jiog a noisy iristrument" in Winstgn-street pa A^ril 30th.
"OF HIGH STANDINGI AT NEATH."…
"OF HIGH STANDING I AT NEATH." WELL-TO-DO DESERTER IN II LONDON. When a smart-looking young fellow, giving the name of Harry Davidson, was. brought up at the Guildhall, Loudon, on Friday, to answer a charge of attempting to steal a parcel of from an errand boy in the city by means of a trick, he denied the charge, but confessed to being a deserter. Detective Inspector Garrett said he had made inquiries anad found that it was quite true that he was a deserter, but his correct name was David Lloyd, and he belonged to a family of high standing at Neath. He had served in France and was wounded, and was sent home and told-to report at-his depot in Grantham. He seemed to be well sup- plied with money, but had been turned out of his lodgings at Clerkenwell on account of taking home young fellows to gamble at cards. When he was searched he had his brother-in-law's national regis- tration card and a number of documents of a military character relating to other soldiers who were also absentees. Prisoner was remanded. — a -—————————————.
v SWANSEA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.
v SWANSEA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Short List for Headmistress. I The Swansea Schools Staffing Commit- tee on Friday, Mr. Dd. Matthews (chair- j fiaan) presiding, further considered the applications for the position of head- j mistress of the Swansea High School for Girls. There were 75 applications, and these had been reduced to 15, and then 10, and they were now reduced to the following five, who are to be asked to attend the next meeting of the committee on May 2ith for the final selection :-Mi.ss Ellen Vernon Abbott, Ciapham High School, London; Miss Mary K. Higgs, High School; Miss Eleanor K. Mullins, Putney Secondary School for Girl; Miss Beakièe A. Tomkin, Fulham High School, I and M iss Jennie White, Devonport High School. The vacancy has been created owing to the resignation of Miss L. M. Benger, who has resigned on account of failing health, and the commencing salary is i iC400 per annum.
I-"-'-".C=-=: ICAPTIVE SOLDIER'S…
-C=-= CAPTIVE SOLDIER'S WIFE. Unpleasant Case from Resolven. i At Neath on Friday, Margaret Alice Davies, John-street. Resolven, wife of a soldier who is now a prisoner of war in Germany, summoned .Thomas Morgan, col- lier, John-street, Resolven (married), in respect of an illegitimate child. j Complainant said defendant was a mar- ried man and had five children, and for the last five years witness had done charing for the defendant's wife. Defendant. miscon- ducted himself with her during his wife's absence. After complainant had given evi- dence, the question was raised by Air. Lloyd as to whether the summons could succeed, inasmuch as there had never been | any agreement of separation between the woman and her husband, and therefore she could not be regarded as a singJe woman. The Bench upheld the argument of Mr. Lloyd, and dismissed the case.
I POULTRY PRICES TO BE FIXED.!
POULTRY PRICES TO BE FIXED. The Press Association learns that an order fixing the price of poultry will shortly he issued by the "Ministry of Food. The prices at present are un- restricted, and in consequcnee it is he-I lieved that large quantities of poultry I have been placed on the market which otherwise would have been preserved for egg prodiietioll.
rTHE _MORRiSTON VACANCY. I
r THE MORRiSTON VACANCY. I It is .now definitely understood that' Mr. J, B. Edwards, B.A., LL.D. (Sketty), has decided to allow his name to be submitted ill ii-ith the vacancy for the Morris ton Ward on the j Swansea Town Council.
15-YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF THE…
15-YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF THE HUNS. i Mr. and iltis. K Cox, of 12, Dartmouth Car- rlens, M'ilford Haven, lace of St. Thomas, lSwamea. have received information that their only son Edwin has met with his denth at sea j through enemy ictioii. His father, VI 110 is also in the seri-i(-c, ,i, former skipper of a Swansea steam trawler, • Rnd deceased, who was h o -,vas only 15 years old, had done two voyages. He I was a nephew ot Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey's, of 32, Recorder-street,' Swansea. IliHeman \V. J. Lew;r- H. B.. mi.c- wiig, presumed killed in action. Brother-in-law of Mr. C. Jenkins, E a g I e Stores, Neath. Late Pte. Haydu H. Thomas, Kiut 's Liverpool* (killed), ot 9.1, v vnondf- ■tfjitreet, Waumve.n, A q I ?v ?,- 1, Swansea. J ..ate Sergeant- Archie D. C.M., buried at Carmarthen this week with mili- tary honours. PI"¡\,lte E. J. Hughes. 18, Po.-e- bery terrace, Swansea, died from wound-
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At, Winnipeg. Mr. Hugh J. Macdonald, police magistrate, has ordered wholesale arrests under the Anti-Loafing Order of men engaged in various employments in this city. The men were doing work which can be done equally well by women, and the magistrate has ruled that they are not engaged in a useful occupation. The judg- ment affects many employed in confec- tionery, grocery5 drapery, and dozens of similar activities. "I could give many instances of mere boys becoming physical and moral wroekjs, and I have no doubt doctors in other munition areas could relate similar experiences," writes Dr. Howard Distin in the "British Medical He says that too much money is the root of the evil, and suggests that no one under 18 should be allowed to receive njore than 30s. a week, anything above this-to be held in trust until the earner returns to civil
WEST WALES HEROES.
WEST WALES HEROES. SWANSEA EX-ENGINEER'S I MILITARY CROSS. 0 Lieut. Ian Somerville, R.E., has been! awarded the Military Cross for bra-very j during the recent operations in France. | He was formerly in the service of the] Swansea Improvements and Tramways Co. as assistant engineer. Lieutenant Harry Daniels, Royall Ganison Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Daniels, of Bryntirion, Ystalyfera, has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gaUantiv and devotion to 1 duty. During the recent German offen- sive Lieutenant Daniels and his com- pany were surrounded, but with wonder- fill foresight and bravery lie extricated, himself and all his men from a very difficult position. Quartermaster-Sergeant W. Tasker, j Glamorgan R.H.A., has been awarded the Military Medal for con-j spicuous gallantry during recent opera- j tions. His borne is at Park-street, Tai- bach, Port Talbot, and he was formerly employed as a foreman with Messrs. Davies Brothers, general merchants, Port Talbot, and was the secretary of the Temperance Band.
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■ J GALLANT LITTLE SOLDIER. j" Gorseinon Lieutenant's Fate. Ne'js has and Mrs. R. F. Bennett, ironmonger. High-! street, Gorseinon, that their son, Second- lieutenant Jack 'Bennett, has fallen in' action during the last offensive. Prior to enlistment he was engaged as a stu- dent teacher at the Penllergaer Schools, from where he left for Cardiff University, a.nd later obtained his B.Sc. He was a thorough sportsman, and played cricket and football for Gorseinon. Th.s is the second son to give his life for his country. A letter seht by one of his- comrades in- cluded the following:— Our casualties had become heavy, and as we had not strength to hold against the Germans, who were now in great force in the village, we got the oecona-ueut. Bennett. order to retire. I remained with Jack until the last were leaving, and it was then that he was shot through the hips. He was unable to walk, and appealed plteously for me to save him. We car- ried him up a slope a distance of about 300 yards. It was an! awful job, as we had an intense machine-gun barrage to contend with. Then another of our helpers was shot- through the legs and ha-rl to bobble off. Then poor Jack was left aloue, as I had to- go to find a rifle, to guard j him. When I found this I got another vol- untee-r to come back with me. and we drag- ged him on his shoulders for about 200 yards. It was cruel work for us and him, but we wanted to S¡1Ù 1,;111 if we pof.&ibly could. We had given up all hopes, and just as we_were getting over the crest 1 heard a thttd, and He was a^good little soldier, and gave his life gallantly and bravely for his country." — J~in"
IMPRESSIVE SKETTY SCENE.
IMPRESSIVE SKETTY SCENE. Funeral of the Late Mr. R. J. Arnold. The funeral of the late Reginald John Arnold, son of the landlord oi the Bush H«tel, Sketty, on Friday afternoon, was of a most impressive character. The cortege was headed by a firing party, followed by the Police Band and members of the "Bit- Badge Brigade, with their vice-chairman (Mr. Zar.smaii). The coffin was carpetteck i with flowers. The mourners were -.—Mr. and Mrs. T. Arnold (father and mother), Misses Ethel and Olive Arnold (sisters), j Mrs. Haismann (aunt), Mrs, Ellen Taylor (grandmother), Jr, and Mrs. W. Godard, Air. and Mrs. W. Taylor, Mr., and Mrs. W. j Arnold, Mr. and Mrs, John Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Valmas. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (uncles and aunts). Mr.. Mrs., and MLss Godard, Misses Parkin and Taylor, Mrs., May Taylor (Cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Jen- kins, Dannie and Ton:. Miss May Jones. In the procession were :—M essrs.^ Harry Rogers (president of the Licensed Vie- tuallers' Associationi, W. Jones, R. Whit- takr, D. Jones (Old Brewery), G. Smith (Ivorites, Fforestfach) Pa vies (Com- mercial Inn. Pentre), T. Jones (Swansea United Breweries), Albert Owen, H. Lovell, T. Gil], W. Davies (Pentrechwyth), Ivor Evans, B, Stroud. W. Beynon, T. Hopkins, and other! The interment took place at the Welsh Chapel burial ground, where the Vicar (Rev. II. J. Stewart, 1L,) and Rev. F. C. White (Memorial Chapel, Swansea) officiated. Mr. Graham Griffiths. (Sketty) carried out the funeral arrange- in cuts. Beautiful floral tributes were sent, by Father, Mother, Brother, and Sisters; Staff and Workmen of Swansea Corporation Electrical Worlds Uncle Will, Aunt Emily, and Floss; Uncle Bpu,\Auntie Jennie, and Children Mr. and Mrs. Temple Stroud and Bert: Mrs. Hair-ma I'm (aunt), Ivor and Osca-r. Old Pals of Tom's, Mr. and "Mrs. W. Joues. May,; PhiJj and Millie; Uncle John. Auntie Ellen, and Cousins: Mr., Mrs., and Dannie Jenkins, Brvn.hyfryd; Mr. and. Mrs. Whit-taker, Argyle Stores; Reggie's Pals; and Mrs. Hmith, Ivorites Hotel, Fforcstfacli Captain and Mrs. Dick PoweH: Messrs. Beynon, War- ren. Williamson, and Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Savage; Les. and Bryn; I r. and rs. Y eo Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Doris, and Mr. Ð. Robcrt«.
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A very interesting ceremony took place at the F'ank Mairis-ui Lodge. Morriston, the occasion being the raising of Bro. Tom Williams, C.P.. to the third degree, about 120 brothers being present. Bro. D. Main waring, K.O.M., P.G.P.. acted as instal- ling officer. Bro. Hinder. K.O.M., was I.C" Bro. Jim John, K.O.M., P.G., sec- retary, occupied the royal chair to r&ceive the installing officer; Bros. Griiffths, C.P., and Bowen, C.P.. were sponsors, Bros. R. Jones, K.O.M., (ladson, K.O.M., Chellew, K.O.M., Freeman, K.O.M., Miles, K.O.M., J. t>. Jones, K.O.M. v ere an the guard of honour. Congratulatory .speeches were made by Bros. Mainwaring, P.O.P., Hinder, K.O.M., R.. Jones. K.O.M.. Gadon, K.O.M.. Chellew, K.O.M., John. K.O.M., A. Daviess, C. P.. nil speaking of the good work Bro. Tom Williams had done for the Order during his stay in Morriston, he hav- ing introduced forty new members into the Order. Bro. Tom Williams, responding, said he loved the old Ord^r and would still continue doill; all he could to keep the old flag flying. During the evening songs wer. ienderod by Bros. J..Tout < (Pontlltw), I.our (Gorseinon•. Bn-.veu. Garbett, Ha-sscll, and Sid Morris. Bros. Chellew, K.O.M. and Hemmings. C.P., acted as minstrels fur I t' ""B"1i"
FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR GIRLS.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR GIRLS. SWANSEA WELFARE MEETING! STATEMENT. Alderman Richard Martin presided ovef the Children's Welfare meeting, which wal crowded with a large and influential body. of well-known Swansea gentlemen, held aft the Guildhall Council Chamber on Friday! evening, when Mr. George Doirell, the secretary of the committee, said that since the first meeting he nad interviewed offi- cio,! s of the various workers' unions, managers of works, ana representatives oS workers within the different works. Each of those approached expressed willing ness to give the scheme every help. Niro Dorrell gave some very interesting detail* as to the work accomplished and to be ao. coinplished, the latter embracing the forma, tion of district committees, with a central finance committee to control and administer funds raised. Miss Chrystal, of the Ministry of Muni- tions, said they had been promised a foot- ball league for girls by the Swansea Town A.F.C., and it was now being formed by Messrs. B. Watts Jones and W. G. Evans, of the Swansea Town A.F.C., to whom she was greatly indebted. (Applause.) The Mavor was elected as chairman of the committee, Alderman Martin vice- chairman, Mr. C. C. Vivian treasurer, and Mr. J. D. Williams secretary. An exor tremely representative finance committee was aiso appointed, and the district com. mittees, it was decided, would consist of four representatives from the works in eaclf district, three from the After-Care Com- mittees and one from each organisation in- terested in welfare work. A sportl committee was also formed.
COLLAPSED ON ROADSIDE.
COLLAPSED ON ROADSIDE. Amman Soldier's Wife's Sad .Deatli. Mrs. Jas. Cawfield; wiie of Corporal A. W. Cawfield, of Tirgwaith. Gwaun-cae- Gurwen, collapsed on the roadway whilst going to her brother's house at Brynam. man, and died before medical att-endancr could arrive.. It is believed that she had been overcome bv the news that her husband had bee< seriously wounded for the tilird time in France.
BLIND FOR EIGHT DAYS. -I
BLIND FOR EIGHT DAYS. Swansea Docksman's Trying Experience.. Experience. ..I Mr. Arthur Andrews, the well-known Swansea docksman. who has been in France doing Red Cross work, where he was" gassed." is recovering, and has just returned home to recuperate. He was ren- dered blind for eight day, and now has to wear yellow-tinted .spectacles, whilst his voice is so weak that one would suppose ba is suffering from a severe cold. j He told a "Daily Post" reporter oil Friday that this was the result of the gas poison, which generally produces a terrible sensation. Mr. Aiictrows ititeiid, spending a month iu Gower, where it is hoped he will soon b, completely restored to his usual health and vigour. Despite his experience, he hopes to again go to France when he is well.
"DOGGED BY BAD LUCK."
"DOGGED BY BAD LUCK." Swansea Haulier's Coal Thefts. At Swansea nil Friday Albert Charles 1 Hunt, "26, IvauluT, wns fined £ 10 or two months for stealing threp tons of coal, the property of the Landore Railway- men's Association. Chief Detective Inspector Morris said lie kept observation on defendant who delivered two tons of coal in two days to Mrs. Hopkins, Trehonth-road, who was not a member of the Railwaymen's Asso- ciation. Twelve loads had been delivered to Mr. Hopkins since last January. When charged defendant said I did it. I am going to chuck my job up to-night." Mr. Henry Thompson, for the defence, .said defendant had been dogged by had luck and had lost five horses, in addition to having his father ill. In consequence he got into debt and was tempted to commit a, felony. Testimonials of defendant's good character were submitted.
PONTARDAWE TRIBUNAL.
PONTARDAWE TRIBUNAL. At Pontardawe Tribunal on Friday a number of applicants produced old classi- r iication cards. Those who were now granted terms of exemption were de- finitely told to be graded before their terms expired. A flannel merchant re- ceived three months' conditional on thref days weekly on work of national import- ance. Case of tinman with six children adjourned. ;0" — ——————*——
SWANSEA TAR'S APPRECIATION.
SWANSEA TAR'S APPRECIATION. Stoker A..). v lawford, of H.M.S. Donegal, writing to Mrs. T. T. Corker, secretary of the Mayor's Comfort Fund, thanking her for parcels sent, says, after appreciating the efforts of the town in looking after the comfort of the nays:- "T have just been reading the Post' with thp news of Major Percy Davies and Capt. Lucas. J went to France in November. 1915, with them, and know them to be two very capable leaders." The letter concludes in the true spirit of the Britisher, to the effect that,the boys will not look back until the mailed-fist Kaiser is worsted. ———————
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An influential Welsh society has cabled to Mr. Lioyd n'rorge: "Confound your enemies The funeral of the late illr. J oh Thomas, Glaiidwr House, Neath Abbey, took place at Dyffryn Churchyard, on Saturday, when the Rev. David Morris, Vicar ot Sice wen. assisted by the Rev. M. J nes, curate, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. C. Thomas, M.A., Vicar of Dyffryn, assisted by the Rev. A. R. Davies, at the church ant* graveside. Deceased was well known an4 highly respected by all, and a very stauncl Churchman. Many signs of grief were noticed along the route from the houseb to the church, where a full choral servicl wa.s held, and Mr. Joseph Thomas (orgaiv ist) played the Dead March." Thii funeral was a very representative one, an many floral tributes were sent by relattve( and friends from far and near. The chid mourners were:—Mr. Jack Thomas (son), Miss Ada Thomas .(daughter), Mr. and Mrs Joseph Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Thomnl Thomas (sons and daughters-in-law), Mp and Mrs. Ben Trott, Mr. and Mrs. Fra.nl Owen. Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones (daughters and sona. in-law), Master J. Ormonde Trott (grand. son).
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NO MORE LETTERS.I
NO MORE LETTERS. I SWANSEA FEMALE DEFEN- I DANT'S PROMISE. I At the Swansea Police Court on Satur- day, Mary Wrapson (55), married, was charged on remand wlth maliciously send- ing, knowing the contents thereof, a letter or writing threatening to kill one P.C. Percy Douglas Keep." It will be remembered that the defen-I dant was alleged to have sent P. C. Keep a I letter asking him to meet her by himself, and intimated she would be bound to do for him some time," and would probably get the rope for him. Mr. Thorpe read a letter from the I medical officer, and it stated that defendantI was oi sound mind. Mr. Rupert Lewis said he only wanted to have defendant bound over, and to stop tending those disgusting letters, of which, he said, he had a bag-full. The Bench decided to bind the defendant bver for a yetr in J320, and defendant promised to sent4 no more letters.