South Wales Weekly Post

BOARD OF HEALTH FOR WALES. Reported Decision of the I Government. It is authoritaiiveJy stated that the I Government has decided to set up a Board of Health for WaJes, with an Under-Secre- tary who shall answer for it in Parliament and shall be the medium between the new (Minister of Health in London and the Welsh authority. It was expected that, the Welsh amend- ments to the Bill would be considered by the Standing Committee on Thursday, and I that Dr. Addison will at once announce the intentions of the Government.

IN FLAMES IN OXYGEN CHAMBER. Extraordinary Fatality in I Hospital. A mysterious fatal accident at Stoke In- firmary -was investigated on Wednesday night. Evidence was given that Isaac Vernon (30), a discharged soldier, was placed in an oxygen chamber used for the treatment of gas cases. Shortly afterwards deceased rushed out in flames, the oxygen chamber being full orf fire. He was badly burnt and died later. In his dressing-gown were found three cigarettes and two matches, but deceased had stated he was a non-smoker. The inquest was adjourned.

MR. ECCLES' GIFT TO SWANSEA. Proposing the adoption of the minutes of the Art Galleries Committee Aid. Jordan, at Swansea Council on Wednesday, referred to the magnificent gift of Swansea china by Mr. H. Eccles, and said that ill time this china would be simply invaluable. Mr. Eccles' gift he hoped would be an incentive to others with wealth to share their wealth with the people. With the adoption of the report he moved that a letter of cordial thanks be sent Mr. Eccles and that it be inscribed on vellum. Mr. F. J. Parker seconded and the motion was carried.

ABERAVON'S UNHEALTHY POST I OFFICE. At AberavonOouncil on Wednesday, the inspertor reported upon the condi- tions of the post office. He sala the pre- mises were totally unfit for a post omoe, being unhealthy and incommodious. It ,?. -1-1 I- was deciaea 1.0 petition for better postal premises and raeihties. a.nd to ask the Jocal member ol Parliament to arrange with the Postmaster-General to receive a deputation. The Town Clerk later said that a post office official saw him that morning, and asked the council to submit terms for suitable premises. The ntasbtar was re- ferred back to the committee.

SWANSEA'S DISABLED I FIGHTERS. A deputation from Swansea Branch of the Discharged S. and S. Federation awaited upon the Disablement Sub-Com- mittee of the Local War Pensions lodg- ing variouci complaints in respect to the training of disabled ex-service men. The deputation pointed cut the urgent necessity of artificial limbs being made in this town, instead of the present sys- teIn of having to proceed to Cardiff or Eoehampton for same. The disabled men with artificial legs in Swansea com- plain that the wood tops are not satis- jractorv, and that proper fitted leather tops should be supplied. A tabulated list of grievances were dealt with, and the committee promised that same should receive their imme- diate attention. The committee gave the deputation a courteous reception.

"DON'T FORGET r' I Heroic Woman's Injunction to Swansea. BARONESS DE T'SER- CLAES' FORCEFUL WORDS I "Lest we forget." This was the forceful messatre which t Baroness de T'Serclaes delivered in the course of her eloquent (lecture at the Central Hall, Swansea, on Wednesday night, when the heroic baroness, who has tended to tile wounded in the front line trenches for 4 years of war, narrated some of her experi- ences. Ex-Aid. David Davies, ho presided in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Coun- W. H. Mes) said that the baroness, although her title was French, was her- self entirely British. The object of the lec- ture was chiefly to help to keep in remem- brance the hideous crimes committed againsi humanity by the Germans during the war, which they had so savagely made. Some were not likely to forget the acts of barbar- ism committed by the Boche, but there were others who, since the armistice, had be- come less conscious, and it was to these that the lecture would serve to keep memory fresh. Baroness de T'Serclaes, who has the unique claim on our admiration of being one of the famous Women of Pervyse, who had done a magnificent work in France by giving succour to the wounded, was then intro- duced to the audience. Wearing the uni- form of her service, with five decorations, five active service chevron. and a wound bar, she soon won the attention of all pre- sent, but one could hardly realise that she had endured such an adventurous life, and continually shared the hardships of the men in the front line trenches—sometimes only 15 yards from the enemy. The Baroness, in the course of her lecture, which was illustrated by inter- esting lantern slides, said that during the four years she had served with the men she had learnt to admire them, and her admiration was enduring whilst the sacrifices they had made could never be forgotten. During the early months of the war, when the Red Gross apphances were totally inadequate, the men suffered ,,omet h ing tem- something terribly, but they bore every- thing cheerfully and willingly. (Ap- plause.) During the time she worked in a dressing station In a concrete dug-out, the men were always very good to her, and they shared their food. The lecturer then went on to describe some of the outrages committed by the Huns, which she herself had witnessed, and her fol- lowing remarks were full of praise for the Tommy," who had borne so gal- lantly the severity of the fighting, and ha.d prevented England from becoming what Belgium was to-day. "We never will properly realise," she said, the great debt we owe to these men for the sacrifices they have made." As a result of her/ experiences the Baroness said she had cultivated a Deep hatred for the Germans, and everything that was German. They did not want them to come. back to Eng- land. We must keep our own country for our own boys." (Applause.) The women had their part to play in this re- spect, and they should always remember that the man who had suffered in the war did not want pity, but just a little sympathy, and everyone who had a sense of their duty should show it in one way or the other. But it must he lasting, and not for- gotten in a few vears hence," the lecturer concluded. The Chairman said the appeal of the Baroness was, in effect, not to forget the men that won the war. And we must not forget the dependonts of the men," added Mr. Dawes amidst applause. It was the Clear duty of Swansea to see that they did not suffer, and he thought they should raise an endowment fund to deal with cases which called for support. Captain Morgan, Bishopston, who had served for years in Palestine and France, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Baroness, spoke with great earnestness and force on the question of keeping the Germans out of this country. "We want to clear them out of our own town, he said "and every Ger- man—anybody or anything—should be made to go onoe for all." Captain Parsons (London) seconded, and he also spoke with great eloquence on the subject. The proposition having been carried with acclamation, the Baroness feelingly re- sponded. and intimated that it was her in- tention to inaugurate a war memorial which would be of direct service to the soldiers and dependents. She appealed for local assist- ance, and said. that her idea was to have something which would be of assistance to our fighters in years to come. Mr, J. Connolly, organiser of the British Empire Union, under whose aus- pices the lecture was held, then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, who had so readily filled the gap. he said, through the inability of the Mayor to preside. He referred to the patriotic spirit which prompted Mr. Davies to accede to his request to 'occupy the chair and incidentally remarked that it was their intention to form a branch of the British Empire Union at Swansea, which. it was stated in reply to an enquirer., would be open to all those who were al- ready members of the two local Bit Badge organisations in the town. Captain Parsons seconded the vote of thanks, which was unanimously carried i Mr. Davies suitably responding. The singing of the National Anthems brought a most successful and interests ing event to a close.

I SWANSEA DEAL IN NEATH HOUSES. Mr. Arthur S. T. Lucas, Swansea, at the Castle Hotel, Neath, offered for sale by auc- tion, twenty-two dwelling-houses, Nos. 29 to! 50, Henry-street, in one lot, on Wednesday, and they were ()Id to Mr. A. J. Ley, potato merchant, P?&n?ea, for the sum O,f 12.2a,. Mr. A. W. T!Og?"?, -Iio't, &wansea, a<?ed for the vendor.

FRENCH TROOPS I Rc-Occupv Four German I Towns. I Serri ce I (Exchange Special Service.) I 1 AKIS, Thursday. A message from Geneya to the "Echo de Paris says that on account of the Spartacist troubles French troops have again occupied Karlsruhe, Manllheim, Rheinhofan and Rhenau, from which places they withdrew some time ago.

CRITICAL SITUATION. I t CRITICL ITUATION. I Industrial Peace in the Balance To-day. I COAL COMMISSION CONFLICT. I HiY Bonsr taw* in the House of 3 6 sda aid the C-val its report," I and copies were given him a short time before he came to the Hecse. He had summoned the Cabinet for I this aftemeon to deal with it, and he hopsd he would be able to make some statement this evening. The Exchange Telegraph Company, tele- phoning at noon on Thursday, says:- There is undoubtedly a hitch among the members of the Coal Commission in drawing up their report. Whilst on some points there has been general agreement, such as advances in wages (though not necessarily agreement on the full miners' demands) and for a shorter working day, on other points there is Serious conflict, especially on nationalisation. It is under- stood that the Commissioners are not all agreed as to what recommendation should be made in regard to the housing question of a lai-ge number of collieries. It is on the question of nationalisation of mines, how- j ever, that there is conflict. Minority re- ports may be expected. A further meeting of the committee was held at St. Anne's-buildings on Thursday morning. It is believed that the report issued for Parhacveut will be of a preliminary char- acter. Contrary: to anticipation and report, the report of the Coal Commiesion was not ex- pected to be ready for submission to the House of Commons before this evening. Mr. Smime, the president of the Miners' Federation, stated on Wednes- day night that the situation is roost serious. The Press Association states that the same-owners have tinder consideration a draft scheme of reconstruction of the in- dustry prepared by an influential committee of the Mining Association, and this, if ap- proved, will be submitted to the Coal Com- mission in the further stages of ita inquiry.  The coal-owners' alternative to the nationalisation scheme is based on the prin- ciple of Giving the miners a full share of what- ewr profits the industry yields, and enabling them to verify the costs of pro- duction and selling prices; Equal distribution of the product of their exertions over labour, management, and capital. This would, it is believed, produce the j best possible reason for the miners to exert themsehres to increase output and reduce I. the cost of production. Late on Wednesday night a staitementi was circulated by a news agency to the effect that the Government is prepared to II concede the principle that aH war advances granted to the raHwayrnen should be con- solidated into permanent wages, but that the question of standardisation should be ¡ held over. The offer made originally by the Railway Executive to the demands contained in the men's National Programme shows that while considerable concessions have been made there is still a wide difference to be bridged before an agreement is arrived at. VERY SERIOUS." I The Press Association was informed at Unity House by Mr. J. H. Thomas that I the situation is very serious. I

i TROUBLE IN EGYPT. I Nationalist Agitation Said to I be Extending. I Renter's Agency learns that telegrams re- ceived from Egypt of Tuesday's date show that the trouble there has become more widespread, and that the Nationalists are receiving more general support than was expected. Telegraph communication has been cut be- tween C.IIO and Alexandria, and the Upper Egyptian telegraph is also interrupted. Communication is being maintained by wireless, and aill necessary miliuuy steps are being taken. It is believed that the saner elements will prevail, and that the movement will not assume a grave character. (Beuter's Special Service). C.t'-IROSpe?ciaiil ,cli 13 (delayed). One or two small affrays occurred in Cairo this morning, and shots had to bl- fired. The disturbances, however, were quickly quelled. The railway line between Chebinel, Kom, and Tantah, which had been cu, by the rioters, is being rapidly repaired. The native Press is doing its utmost to prevail npon the masses to maintain order, while whitewashing the students who, altho ugh j they were misled by the deported leaders, are greatly to blame for the troubles which I have occurred. -n. ø

GERMAN PRISONERS. I I Swansea Labour Leader's Question. Mr. Wignall (Lab., Forest of Dean) asked the Secretary for War if he is aware that a number of German prisoners are employed at Port Talbot on the construction of the new steel works while at the same time local wor kmen are unemployed and receiving un- employed donation benefit; whether a com- munication has been received from the local Advisory Board requesting that the German prisoners be removed and local labour em- ployed, and if so what action he proposes to take in the matter. Mr. Churchill writes:—I a.m making in- quiries in this case and will let the hon. member know the result. The policy of the Government with regard to the employ- ment of German prisoners in this country remains, a.s I have explained on more than one occasion recently, and I am doing my best to carry it into effect.

Mr. David James, farmer. Llandewi, Gower, died about midnight on Tuesday from double pneumonia. following an attack of influenza, at the age of 45. He was married and leaves a r*ifG and two children. De- ceased was a distant relative of Mr. W. James, the Swansea auctioneer.

¡ GRAVE,, DISAGREE- MENT/' •• ",I, Commission Conclusions in Several Reports. The members of the Coal Commission met in private again on Thursday morning at the House of Lords. A member of the Commission told the Press Association representative that in his view "the position is very serious." There is little doahfc, the Press Association is informed, that the, conclusions of the Com- missioners will be presented in several differ- ent reports, and tbfe inference to be drawn from the evidence riiven at the Commission and the lengthy dcliberations of the Com- missioners upon their report is that there is very grave disagreement on matters of principle. The Press Association, however, was as- snred that, in fulfilment of their pledge, the Commission would present its report to the Government to-day. UNEASY TRANSPORT SITUA- I TION. Following the conference of delegates re- presentiag the various unions of the Trans- port Workers' Federation, at the House of Commons on Wednesday, an official stafce- ment' was issued to the effect that they were still a considerable distance from a satisfactory national agreement to determine the 44-hour working week with- out loss of earnings. A message was also sent to the miners and railway workers pledging the Federation to co-operate in any measures which may be necessary to obtaiii the provisions of tha Rational programmes, and thereby to ad- vance the interests of the entire working class. TRIPLE ALLIANCE MEETING. I A meeting or the leaders of the three I Unions forming the Industrial Triple Alli- ance took place on ;Wednesday night at the I Hotel Russell. The conference did not break up till I ele,enp.m. I I

RAILWAYMAN IN CON- I FER" TNCE. I National Delegates Meet the I ExecutiveA The Press Association says:- j An all-important conference in connec- I tion with the railway crisis opened at Unity House on Thursdav morn- i ing ?th ? meeting between the Executive Committee of twenty- four members of the N.U.R. and the sixty delegates representing the whole of the branches of the union throughout, the United Kingdom. Mr. J. Cramp, president of the unioji, was in the chair. CONSULTATION AT BOARD OF TRADE. L.i.ter.-At, 2.30 p.m. Mr. J. H. I Thomas and the members of the negotiate ing committee of the N.U.R., and Mr. Bromley and his fellow members, had a conference at the Boitrd of Trade with Mr. A. Stanley. Sir Auckland Geddes I was also present.

WHITEWASH. VT &n ii i L< wTs? f ?x? jfHi!, —————— Hindenburg and the Kaiser. GERMAN ARMY NOT BEATEN" (Exchange Special Service). I CUrEiN HAGEN, Thursday. Field Marshal Von Hindenburg stated in Berlin that the German Army was not beaten but that its strength had failed, and the enemy had fresh masses i-eady for a new attack. At the moment of the highest military tension revolution broke out in Germany. Insurgents seized the Rhine bridges, im portant arsenals and traffic centres in the rear of the army, endangering the supply of ammunition ana piox, 'ioiis, and the ircops on the me of communication and the re- serves disbanded themselves. The Kaiser decided to leave the country l after a severe mental struggle in the hope hat he could serve Genaany and save her from further losses, distress and misery. The return of the Kaiser could only be enforced at the head of loyal troops, a?d in that case the complete colapse of Germany was inevitable. The Cruel Fact. BERI/XN, March 19th- I (received Thursday). The "Y orwacrW" says it is kind of t Hindenburg to try and defend the Kaiser, but this will not help the latter much. The Kaiser's abdication lost the last semblance of voluntariness, and was announced as a revolutionary fact before he actual! abdi- cated. J L S

FFYNONE WOULD BE PLEASED! At Swansea Council cn Wednosaav, Mr. A. Ball raised the question of a rag store, ,hicn, he under- stood, had changed !iaads. and suggested it should be removed to Ffynonc Ward. fLaug-hter.) He wanted the matter rrviewed-—-Mr D. William"; ex- plained the Corporation'? position.—Aid. W. Owen said the business was an old-established one, and the fact of transference did not help them.

LLANGYFELACH COUNCIL. I At the annual mooting of 1,4 re-arranged Llangyfelach Parish Council (i.e., Cla.se and Penderrv combined), held at Llangyfelach, and presided over hy Mr. Llewelyn Evans, the parishioners nominated the following Councillors for the n6xt term. viz. Messrs. Daniel Martin, Da-vid J. -Rogers, Edwin An- thony, Richard Davies, D. Emlyn Jenkins, R,ees Williams, Kev. I>vid Jones, and Mr. David Thomas fall of Penllergaer); Messrs. Lewis Evans, Richard Hughe, David H. Lewis. J. H. Daviee, Elias Thomas (all of Llangyfelach), Joseph ileas (Bryotwod), and John Davies (Reol Ddu).

HOGSHEAD OF BEER. Charge Against Ex-Soldiers at Aberavon. BENCH TAKE LENIENT I VIEW. 1 At Aberavon on Thursday, John DriscoU (32), Flank Sullivan (39), David Brown (41), Edward Tobin (29), Edrwand Griffiths (27), and Richard Griffiths (26), labourers, ieving at Charlotte-street, were charged with stealing and receiving a hogshead of beer, value L12 10s., on Monday last (St. Patrick's Day), from outside the Castle Hotel, Aberavon. Four of the prisoners were in uniform. Supt. Ben Evans said that on Monday last three hogshead of beer were delivered outside the Castle Hotel by the G.W.R. carter. The carter proceeded down the road to deliver some more beer, and on re- turning to the- Castle the carter found one hogshead missing, and aiiiormed the police. Inspector Hole and P.S. Jones visited a house in Charlotte-street, where the six defendants were drinking beer. At the Police Station they admitted stealing the barrel, and -aid We wanted a iitule en- joyment because it was St. Patrick's Day, and we are prepared to pay for it." Catherine Hill, Charlotte-street, said that on Monday afternoon she went to her sister's house, close by, and on returning fifteen rmirotes later found Driscoil and Sullivan with a barrel of beer in the kitchen, which they were in the act of tapping. She asked them what they were doing, and DrasooH replied "'It'" all right; we ha-ve all cfcahibed together and bonght a barrel, which cost us seven guineas." The other defendants arrived later. Cross-examined by Sir. L. M. Thomas, for the defence., witness said that several men oarne to the house with them when there was beer there. The Solicitor: Was it placed in buckets? Witness No; in teacups. They spilt more than they drank. Sergt. Jo- es said that 19 gallons of beer had been extracted from the barrel. It was fivepenny beer. Sapt. Ben Evans said that all the defen- dants had Served in the Army with distinction throughout; several of thean had the Mons Ribbon, whilst Brown had received the M.M., and some of thkm had served in the Souih African War. Brown, Tobin, and the two Griffithses were dismissed, it being held there was not sufficient evidence acmi-,st them. The Bench said they would take a lenient view of the case, considering defendants' service for the country, and ordered them to pay, the value of the. beer aad costs.

ABERAVON SEANCES." Disclosure by Sanitary j Inspector. ¡ At Aberavon Council on Wednesday, the sanitary inspector (Mr. Wm. Evans) reported that in consequence of complaints of over- crowding of rooms over the shop of Messrs. Gibbons, which were used for holding ser- vices in connection with spiritualism, he had visited the rooms and found that aboht 170 persons attended the meetings, whereas there was only sufficient accommodation- for 18 persons. There was no through ventilation, and in view of the epidemic of influenza now pre- vailing1, he recommended that steps be taken to discontinue the meetings. ) The inspector was asked to serve notices to

THE BOLSHEVIKS. I Alternating Successes and I Defeats. While the Bolsheviks continue to meet with severe defeats in the Baltic Provinces, I especially in the vicinity cf Riga, the situa- tion in other parts of Russia is by no means satisfactory from the point of view of those I elements who are opposing the brutal san- guinary regime of Lenin and Trotsky. Reuter's Agency on Wednesday learned that official dispatches received in London report a critical state of affairs at Odessa, No confirmation can at present be ob- tained of the report that the town is actually being evacuated by the Allied troops,' but the statement is not denied. The whole of the Ukraine is in Bolshevik hands. A Copenhagen message states that Lettish troops occupied Mitau, thfe capital of Old Conriand, on Wednesday.

I THE HOUSING BILL. j Dr. Addison, President of the Local Government Board, announced at the Stand- ing Committee of the House of Commons on Thursday that ha had been framing the Housing Bill which he hoped would be com- pleted on Friday. i I —————————— i

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY." I I The Workpeople's Committee of the I 'X.S.P.C.C., Swansea, met an the Guild- hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. Mendus in the chaiT. Inspector Jones reported that I during February ten ca.ses were investi- gated, affinE- oi children and 11 ?l offenders, alld '/1 supervision YlSJts were paid. The matter of a "C?uid.rpu's Su.?ay" was discussed. Rev. D. M. Davies, Directors of Boys' Works, and others taking pairt, and Sunday December 14th, was agreed on as a tentative date. Mr. F. Groves, Newport, was also present.

THE CAPE COPPER WORKS. Mr. Wignall asked the President of the Board of Trade on Wednesday if he is aware that in consequence of restrictions and the difficulty of transport the copper trade of South Wales has been interfered R-itli. that the Cape Copper Company are at present reduced to less than half their capacity, and are in danger of being conveyed from Port Talbot, and if better facilities wiH be given for the transport of raw material, so that the industry can be maintained and the number of unemployed be con- siderably reduced. < Colonel Wilson, who replied, writes:— The policy of the Ministry cf Shipping since the armistice has been directed to I increasing as far as possible the shipping space available for the importation of raw materials, and I am not aware of any I obstacle having been placed in the way of this firm obtaining tonnage in market.

NOMINATIONS District Council and Guardians Candidates. NO CONTESTS IN FIVE BOROUGH WARDS. Nominations for the Swansea. Guardians and Swansea Rirnral District Council elec- tions on April 7th next closed at noon on Thursday. Withdrawals may be made pp to noon on Tuesday, the 25th. The follow- ing a-re the nominations with the number of seats to be filled (* denotes old j member). SWANSEA RURAL DISTRICT I COUNCIL. (30 Candidates for 14 Seats.) Gowerton v{3).—Thomas Barron (steel works manager); Dcwvid John Davies (miner) John Cool Davies (managing directoIï; William John Grenfell (miner); Benjamin Matthews (licensed victualler) David Mordecaii Williams (schoolmaster). Llandilo-Talybont.—Gorseinon Ward (3): James Henry Davies (outfitter); Herbert Joshua Evans (grocer); William Evans (tinplaier worker) David Tones ^grocer); Thomas Jones Tobias (hairdresser); Wil- liam Williams (colliery checkweigher). Pontemkdais Ward (3).: George Digby Bay- hiss (engine-driver) Richard Clement (chemacal worker); Mafhew Griffiths (timplate shearer); James Thomas (retired ironmonger) Joseph Thomas (grocer). Llangyfelach (2): David Davies (miner) Richard Hiughes (assistant schoolmaster) Ben Jones (contractor). Loughor Borough p John David Evans (15teelworker); Frank Guest (gentleman); Albert liard- ing (mining engineer); William James (steelsmelter); William Moses (miner) Morgan John Thomas (colliery pro- prietor). SWANSEA GUARDIANS. (62 Candidates for 42 Seats.) Alexandra. (3) "Mrs. Kelly, Mr. G. Rees, I Mrs. C. Conniean, Mr. \V. G/arnbold, Mr. Ed. Phillips, Mr. Evan Hill. Brynmelin (3) Mr. Robert J. Bowen, Mr. William Dewitt Mr. David Griffiths, Rev. Father Harrington. Castle (3): Mr. Abe Freedman, Mr. Bart Cronin, Mrs. A. M. Leonard, Mr. W. E. Hasquencourt, Mr. Harry Rogers, Mr. George LuS. Cockett (): Mr. D&vid James (Cwm- 'bwrla), Mrs. E. K. Hopkins, Mr. William Ckment, Clase (1): Mr. Thomas Jenkins, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Mr. Thomas Howell Jones. Waunarlwydd (1) Mt. W. I. Douglas and Mr. Thomas Jones. Pfynone (3): Mr. John Rundle, Mr. David Grey, Mrs. William Owen, Mrs. E. E. Stephens, Mr. Joseph Han-is, Mr. A. E. Foreland, Dr. G. Arbour {Stephens. Llansamiet (5) Mr. William John, Mr. H. E. Thomas, Mr. T..W. Watkins. (No contest. ) Laooore (3): Mrs. Mary Gregory, *Mr. William James, Mr. Jenkin Thomas, Mr. A. Bowen, Mrs. H. Hughes Morriston (3) Mrs. H. D. Williams an,d Mrs. David Harris. (No contest.) St. Helen's (3): Mr. W. Arthur Thomas' Mr. T. A. George, Mr. Harry: Williams. (No contest.) St. John's (3) Mr. John Hunlin, Mr. Daniel Leasry, Mr. H. C. JeiLcys, Mr. Rees Richards, Mr. G. S. Micheii, Mr. Joseph Devonald, J.P., ei-Sergt. W. J. Stephens, Mr. John Crocker, Mrs. E, M. Harris. St. Thomas (3): Mr. W. H. Thomas, Mr. W. Richards, Rev. E. 0. Evans, ex- Private J. Neal. Penderry (2) Mr. Thomas Roberts and I A-rr. Llewelyn Williams. (No contest.) Victoria (3): Mrc. E. Peacock, Mrs. Lowndes, Mr. F. J. Parker. (No contest. Sketty (1) Rev. John Davies (Siloam) Mr. J. T. Ma.r'n, Mr. E. H. Griaii,bs. Kilvey (2): Mr. W. J. Williams, Mr. O. H. Merchant, Rev. David Cynon Rees, Rev. J. D. Harries. By an inadvertence the name of Mrs. Gregory was given as Mrs. Kelly as the lady candidate for the Landore Ward in our overnight editions. Mrs. Gregory, who, by the way, had about 70 papers supporting her nomination, is the only lady candidate for Landore. hs. Kelly oomes out for the Alexandra Ward. Mr. J. G. Walters has definitely decided not to contest the Penderry Ward at the forthcoming Guardians' election. Mr. Walters does not relish the idea of creating an election at this critical time with the present rates.

SOLD FOR < £ 5,000. Well-known Morrlston I Licensed House. Licensed House. The fcrown Inn, Morriston (freehold), ex- cluding fittings, stock, etc.. was sold by auc- tion a.t the Hotel Cameron. Swansea, on Thursday, by Mr. Trevor Evars, for £ 5,000, t., Mr. D. J. Bassett, the auctioneer remark- ing that the recent conviction would not affect the license or the reputaticn of the house. I Shop, Ko. 78, Woodfield-street (freehold), was sokl to Mr. Glvn Jones for £1.025. Shop lilt iNo. 77, Woodfield-street (free- hold), sold to Mi. Marshall, solicitor, for £ 1,000. Nos. 35, 36. 37 and 38, Wychtree-street, Moriiston (held on under-lease for 999 yeai-s from September, 1883), sold for RWO, the four, to Mr. Thomas Evans. No-. 922 and 923, Neath-road, Morriston (held on underlease for 31 years from September, 1902), sold to Mr. Marshall, solicitor, for £ 195. I Nos. 1, 2. 3 and 4. Lamb-street (75 years from September, 1360), were withdrawn at

SWANSEA GIRL'S UNLUCKY TRIP. An order of 10s. per week was made against Kmil Martin, thip's steward, who was summoned at Swansea Police Court on Thursday by Annie Davies (single) in re- s pect of an illegitimate child. It was said that defendant, who did not, appear, took the girl to Cardiff, telling her mother he was taking her to an aunt of his to stay for a week's holiday. They stayed together in lodgings in Cardiff, arid defendant bought her a wedding ring. Complainant later went to Cardiff to get married but defendant postponed it.. j

"REVELATIONS." What the Premier Toil Railway Lcader., FACTS HE DID NCX3 KNOW. Mr. J. H. Thomas was seen by a repre- sentative of the "Pall Mall Gazette im- mediately on his return from Paris, who asked the right hon. gentleman for a de- finite answer, "Y es" or "'No," as to whether his flying visit to the French capital had eased the industrial crisis. He dedbned to give a definite answer, but stated "That the visit has been of great vsdna, I have no doubt. Not only have I beoat able to give Mr. Lloyd George valuable in- formation. but he, too, has been ahie to give me first-hand evidence of certain facts of which not only myself but the executive of my union were in ignorance. "He has proved, too. that though per- sonally he must remain in Paris, at least the larger half of him is concentrated upon these industrial troubles of ours at home.: His last words to me were: 'Remember, I intend to keep in hourly communication with every trend of events in this great problem. Yon and the men behind yon ask for this direct Government concern in all your workings. Believe me, you have ib in me "Believe me, it is very plain to me that the Government is earnestly interested in our troubles. We have come to an arrange- ment whereby ouick communication can be achieved even more surely than by air post. I have several important revelations to make to the Executive meeting which awaits me at Unity House, and until they have considered them it would be improper [ for me to say more." ■———M^

? FERRY'S HEROES. Splendid Work of the Local Fund. The statement of accounts of the 'Perry' Boys at the Front Fund, Briton Ferry, has just been published, and the perusal of same gives one a very good idea of the splendid work carried out by the oommittee The committee are forfunate in having as their President, Mr. Herbert Eccles. J.P., at gentleman who has been heart and soul in the work. He has been ably supported by Mr. James Thomas (the Chairman), Mr H.- A. Cl-arke (the Vice-chairman), who has been responsible for all the presentations etc., and Mr. S. H. Colwell (the hon. treasurer ), together with the indefatigable Secretary, Mr. D. Hutchinson, A.C.I.S, and a good. working committee. The balance sheet for the past year sHow the receipts at L635 16s. 6d. On the expenditure side the sum of L343 7s. 6d. was expended on watches, etc., for presentation to returned heroes, donations of. L25 to Prisoners of War Fund, and L81 7s. 5d. to Discharged Sailors and Soldiers* Fund, and there is a balance left in hand of £ 121 15s. 9d. 1 Up to the end of 1918 the committee have presented Zh cigarette cases, walleta and fountain pens to 576 officers and men I and to the next of kin of those who have fallen in the war, whilst special presentations of Inscribed gold watches to those, who have distinguished themselves have been made. During the year the committee have alsoi assisted with its organisation in collecting the following amount-s :-Briton Ferry Poei Cross Hospital. 21,200 Soldiers' and Sailors', Flag Da, CW; for Y.M.C.A., per Mr. 0. J. Norman, £ L5 Is. 6d. Italian Flag Day, £ 41 6s. 2d.; proceeds of operetta, per Mr. T. Morris, for S.i? CC £ 60; and Prisoners of War Fund, £ 55 idt.a grand total of £ 1.441 17s 8d. At Christmas-time a Christmas Tree and treat was provided by the committee, with' Captain D. W. Vigors in charge, for the children of all sailors and soldiers, and for this a speciaJ subscription list amounting to L47 8s. 9d. was collected and expended. The question of a lasting memorial to the fallen from the town is now engaging the attention of the committee, and it is in- tended that something substantial and last- ing shall be erected, and at the annual meet- ing to he held on Friday evening this ques. tion will be discussed.

DEAD SWANSEA R.A.F. DRIVER. The Swansea- branch of the Comrades of the Great War appeals for the attendance of ex-service men at the funeral, on Friday afternoon, at Dany:: l'aig. of the late Driver W. Llovd, R.F.A., of 28, Alexandra-road. Owing to demobilisation it is impossible for the military t; provide firing party, bearers, or bugler. Deceased had only been once home on leave, for a week, in 13 years.

HEAVY BLOWS FOR SWANSEA FAMILY. Mrs. Thomas., mother of Air. Cyril Chiles- Thomas. chemist, High-street, Swansea (who > was buried on Monday), passed away on. Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas is a. sister of Mrs. Chiles-Evans, who was buried on Thursday.. The circumstances are particularly sad, as all have died within a week of etch other.

.J TEA AT 21- LB. Tea at 2s. a pound is the prospect opened up for the housewife by the removal of con. trol on Monday next. The biggest distributors in this country a.r.e prepared to retail at this price a blend that will conipare favourably with that now sold under control conditions at 2s. 8d. per pound. At present [.here are 157,000,0001b. of j^eai in bond, and although the weekly consump- tion is over 6,000,0001b.. the shipments ex- pected to arrive m the next few weeks en- sure that at the end of April the stocks will onlv be diminished to the extent of 7,000,0001b.

ASSAULTED SISTER'S SWEET- HEART. George Watson (23), of Cockett, was bound over in the sum of £20 for 12 months, at Swansea Police Court on Thursday, be- ing summoned by John Hodson, of Gorsei- non. Mr. T. Bevan appeared for complain- ) ant. Complainant said he was out walking with defendant's sister, to whom he is engaged, when they met defendant, who was carrying a mattress. He dropped the mattress, and, taking off his coat, struck complainant on the jaw. As a result of the blow com- plainant was able to eat only soft foods. Defendant danied striking complainanti and saad complainant had grasped him by the throat. Both parties called evidence. Thr Bench considered the assault proved, and defendant was bound over as stated.

'I NEATH GUARDIANS ON THEIR DIGNITY. Neath Guardians on Wednesday con- sidered a communication from the Poor Law Association asking them to pass a resolution supporting a proposal that the new board should remain a consulta.tive council to the Ministry of Health. Major Trick said he did not see why they should assist any Ministry of Health, add- ing "If we are not going to he Guardians j we will be nothing." (Hear, hear). The communication was allowed ti6 lie 011 the table.

CURRENT FOR COTTAGES. In answer to Mr. D. J. Davies, at Swansea Council on Wednesday, Aid. Sinclair (chairman of the Electricity Committee) said that the committee were prepared to illtal electric light in the streets w herever there were mains down, and also to extend mains. Replying to Aid. Owen, Ald. Sinclair said the Electricity Committee were also prepared to consider applications for lighting cottages.