Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERDULAIS. I On Thursday last, at the Forest Ceme- tery, the burial took place of Mr. "Willie Williams, son of Mr. D. C. Williams, Deputy Chiei Constable of Glamorgan. Wreaths were sent by Captain Lionel l.indsay (Chief Constable) and Headquar- ters Stuff of Glamorgan, the Pontypridd and Rhondda Magistrates, Mr. and Mrs. Welabv, the Officers and Constabulary uf the Ton Pentr- Division, Supt. Letheren, Members cf the Gower Division, Mrs. W. T. Davies, Supt. Ben Evans, Officers and Constabulary D Division (Neath), Mrs. Davies (Salisbury Hotel, Ferndalel, David and Mary, Ilxnma and Tcm, and Father and Mother, A \ery impressive service was held at the chapei, the Revs. W. Lewis (Pontypridd), W. Jones (Aber- dubtio), D. G. Jon?s (Torma!, and B. T. Jones (Neath) officiating. I

BRITONFERRY. I After months of agitation, the railings I at the bottom of Alexandra-terrace abut- ting the railway have been removed, and I a suitable fence erected. Mr. Walter Collins, the local comedian, l was the star turn at the Colliseum, Tvlorstown, last week, and was a great i favourite with the audiences. He is booked for Carmarthen next week. This year the Brython Glee Society will visit Margate and Ramsgate. Several en- gagements I-ai-e been booked, and, judg- ing by the excellent tone of the choir, the pleasure will be mutual. Arrangements are almost complete for dsuccessful regatta on Saturday. Entries are above the average, and some keen competitions are expected. Only fine weather is required to make the annual fixture a success. Mr. Brynmor flill has fully recovered from the elierts of his accident at Cardiff. It will be remembered that be fell out of the window on the eve of his marriage, Uld. in consequence, the happy event had to bp postponed. I' The members of the Lion Money Club. Britonferry, held their annual outing on aturday. They journeyed to Porthcawl by brake, and thoroughly enjoyed them- selves at that seaside report, returning home shortiv after nine o'clock. On Monday evening* a Furness Withy ¡ ilines steamer, Some 331) feet in length was brought up to Giant's V. harf. for the pui.¡ poses of breaking up by Messrs. Thos. j w. Ward, Ltd. The vessel came from Liverpool and previous to disposal was employed between that port and Canada. At Penygroes eisteddfod on Saturday he Town Silver Band won second honou rs n the second class competition, only three points dividing tho 'Ferry and the winners-Abngwynfi. There were several competing bands. In the third class com- petition the 'I"e-r,:y band was placed third. On Monday morning, Mr. Evan Jones, i If Mansel-street, Britonferry, died som. what suddenly. He was found dead j pitting in his chair, when his wifei returned home after being away for a short time. The deceased, who was 57 i years of age, had been suffering from a j cardiacal affection for some years. Mrs. M. A. Williams, only daughter of Mr. Meredith Nicholas, Seath-road, passed away at Aberystwyth on Saturday; after a short illness. The deceased lady was exceedingly well known and popular in the 'Ferry.—Another death has to be recorded, Mr. Evan Jones, of the Mansel- street Dairy, passing away on Monday, His illness was of short duration. Mr. D. Howell Thomas. assistant master at Brynbyfryd Schools, Bdtou- ferry, has secured the highest diploma in hygiene in connection with the Institute of Hygiene, London, the examination being conducted by the leading members of the medical profession. By securing this honour Mr. Thomas is now entitled to a membership of the Institute of Hygiene. li">i Caroline Johns, of Oster- lev-street, Britonferry, has been sue- cessful ir passing the recent exami- nation in piano- forte playing, which entities her to become a licen- tinle of the London College of Music. Miss John-. who is a plIp;l of f¡-. Sc.v- mour P e r r o i t A.R.C.O., Neath, is the accompanist for the B rython Glee I Society, and is a member of a musi- caJ family. Not long ago she obtained the A.L.C.M. cer- tificate and the bronze medal for pianoforte playing On Monday evening, as qn employe of Messrs. Thomas Gwynne and Co., Ltd., Gwalia Tinplate Works. Britonferry, was following his employment at the shears, plate rebounded and struck him on the leg. The injured man, who is named Sydney Rees OS), of Owen's-road, Giant's Grave, was taken on the ambulance to the surgery of the Medical Aid Association. It was thought at first that his leg would have to be amputated, but when Dr. "rumber examined the injuries they were proved not to be so serious, and after put- J ting in several stiches Rees was conveyed j kome ift a,v.ere lo:w

BRYN. I The annual meeting was held on Sun- day and Monday at Jerusalem Chapel. The preachers were the Rev. Iorwerth Jones, Bethania, Maesteg. and the Rev. James, of Gowerton. The services were well attended. The Margam Urban Council has at last decided to erect some workmen's houses at Bryn. The housing problem has been for a long time a source of trouble to the inhabitants, and it is to be hoped that the council will proceed immediately with the work.. I Mr. D. W. D&N-id did some exceptional shooting in the county stage for the Queen Alexandra Cup, his scores being two possibles. Mr. D. W. David, for Glamorgan, and Mr. W. T. Norton, of Berkshire, were the only two in the British Isles that made that score. In qualifying for the team to represent Glamorgan, Mr. David was the highest, making a score on that occasion of 99 in the deliberate and 07 in the rapid firiug- a total of 196. OBTAINING CHEAP COAL. At the Aberavon County Police Court on Monday Richard Wilcox and James Mal- cahy, colliers, employed at Meters. Bald- win's, Ltd., Bryn Navigation Coliery, were charged with obtaining coal at a cheap rate by false pretences. Mr. Kenshole, Aberdare, prosecuted, and said that. ttie company did not wish to un- duly press the charge, but desired to pre- vent a, custom which was growing up. The ruled of the colliery were that married men .-ind single men who kept their widowed mothers were allowed a ton of coal every six weeks at 6s. per ton. Defendants had coal supplied to them at this rate by falsely stating they were married men. Evidence in support of the charge was given by David Hopkin Thomas (colliery manager) and Sydney Lewis, and defen- dants were eieh fined 40s. inclusive, the Chairman stating that the act was a very mean one.

CWMAVON. Strike-'Em-Stiff Insect-Destroying Powders. The Powder that KILLS Moths, Bugs, Fleas, Lice, Beetles, I Roaches, House Flies. Mosquitoes, Ants, Etc. leL, 2d., 3d., 6d., and Is.—H. S. ARNOLD, Pharmacist, Cwmavon. Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, wife of Mr. John Evans, tailor, of 2, Jersey-road, Cwmavon, was found dead in bed by her husband at 11.20 on Tuesday night. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, was the mother of Mr. J. Emlyn Evans, draper, High-street, was highly respected. Mr. C. B. Davies, grandson of the late Mr. James Davies, J.P., whose name is still a household word in Cwmavon, is following in the footsteps of his dis- tinguished brother, Mr. Ewan Gibson Davies. He has recently passed respon- sions and gained a classical exhibition at Brasenose College, Oxford, whe,'e he will go, into residence in October to study law. He is only 20 years of age, and is known as a keen footballer, having played for Cardiff, Swansea, and Glamorgan County. The Tabernacle Sunday School had an enjoyable trip to Porthcawl on Saturday last, when nearly throe hundred members availed themselves of the opportunity of a driva through the country, a refreshing tea at Comley's, a few hours' basking in the sun. and enjoying the lovely breezes oi the bracinj sea shore. The esteemed pastor (Rev. J. Owen Jones), together with a strong working/committee, was in charge of the arrangements, and everything was carried through without a single hitch. On Monday morning, at St. Clement's Church, Britonferry, a marriage was solemnised between Mr. Thomas Rees, an official of the Hhondda and Swansea Bay Railway, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Kendon-road, Cwmavon, and Miss Elsie Williams, youngest daughter of the date W. Robert Williams and Mrs. Williams, of the Lion Inn, Neath-road, Britonferry. Owing to the recent death of a brother of the bride the wedding was of a private character. The bride was prettily dressed in white silk. neatly trimmed with black i silk, and wore a hat to correspond. The officiating minister was the ev. Alfred Davies, curate of Duffryn, formerly of I Cwmavon. Mr. W. S. Re-s, County Educational Offices, Cardiff, acted as best man. I I RECKLESS COLLIER FIXED. I i At the Aberavon County Police Court, cu Monday, Frederick James, employed at the DuNryn Rhondda Colliery, was charged wit ha violation of the couierv ni? by having six live' matches in his waistcoat pocket. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas prosecuted, and Ii pointed out the grave danger of such aD a-ct iti a colliery where ZJO men were em ployed. an(f where safety lamps were used. K. Rees, colliery examiner, spoke to find- ing the matches on defendant, who ex- pressed his sorrow. Defendant was fined 40s. inclusive.

CYMMER. I A fatality occurred on the railway line I at Cymmer on Friday. The Swansea hospital report of the occurrence says: that at about 4.5 p.m. a boy named David Pugb, aged 11 years, was admitted, having been run over by a train on the South Wales mineral line. The report does not state whether the boy was crossing the line or not. The train passed over both the boy's legs. Pugli, who resides with his step-father, Mr. Tom Earland, at 13. Hopkins-terrace, Abercregan, Cymmer, was at once conveyed to the Swansea Hos- pital. where he was attended by Doctors Gabe and MacEnright. Nothing could be I done for the poor boy, however, and he passed away two hours after admission. ————- —————.

DULAIS VALLEY. I Slackness of trade is the reason assigned by the men for the drawing out" of about 120 hands at the Llwynon Colliery, Cry- nant, in the Dulais Valley. All the men ceased work on Saturday in pursuance of notice, and they met on Monday, at the Vale of Neath Arms Hotel, t-o consider the position. It appears from the information sup- plied by the chairman. Mr J'. James, that the company have tried to meet the men ai far as possible, and that on Tuesday work will be resumed in Nos. 3 and 4 levels, preference being given to the older em- ployes. Work in Nos. 1 and 2 levels is suspended. The men state that during the past four or five months work was obtainable on only three or four days per week, and that the present was the only solution of the diffi- culty in the existing conditiou of trade. The colliery registers are open, and Mr. D. Richai Is (chairman of the lodge) and }lr. J. James (checkweigher and secretary; are in charge. Men presenting themselves are engaged according to seniority of oflice up to the total of about 3Q0.

GLYN-NEATH. I On Monday, at the Boot Hotel. Aber- j dare. Messrs Stephenson and Alexander, I F.A .I., offered for sale, as advertised in' these col umns, the freehold residence known as Abennellte, situate in the beaa;, tiful Glyn-Neath Valley. The residence was offered together with three freehold c-jttages, buildings, and land comprising an area of about eight acTes. The pro- perty was sold to Mr. Joseph Edwards, i auctioneer, Bank Chambers, Aberdare, for j < £ l,f>00. The solicitors were Messrs. Thos. WiWu-ya and PPD. AbeNaia t At the ordinary meeting of the Parish Council, held at the Council School. Captain Prosser, of ^he Fire Brigade, f attended and gave a report of the progress made by the recently formed brigade. He suggested, in order to make the work of the brigade really effective, that each fJreman should be provided with a helmet, belt and hatchet, and also that a hm escape should be procured. Another matter considered was the advisability of asking the Neath Board of Guardians to re-arrange ths district in the matter of parish doctors. It was argued that owing to the growth of the population of Glyn- -N,eatb one of the local doctors should be appointed, as the work of attending to the sick paupers and vaccination was already done by them without any remuneration. The present district was too large for one medical man. 00

NEATH. I Congratulations to Mr. Kingsley East, B.A.. son of the Rev. J. T. East, superin- tendent minister of the Wesleyan Circuit, Neath, on passing his B.D. degree (London) with honurs. The Rev. W. E. Daniels, B.A., pastor at Miesyrhaf Congregational Churcu, Neath, will deputise Dr. Len J. Brougii- ton at Christ Church. Westminster, London, on Sunday, August 16th. Those who anticipated a further dis- turbance at Maesyrhaf on Sunday were disappointed. There were large congrega- tions both morning and evening, and the services were highly successful. We had a magniricent time," was the comment of the pastor. A movement is on foot for the forma- tion of a joint friendly society for Neath and district to guard the interests of the local allied societies. A meeting has been called for next week, to which flie secretaries of the vario.us associations have been invited to attend to discuss tlip, question. A police census of the traffic in Neath leveal some interesting figures. During twelve hours on Monday no less than 410 cyclists passed a central spot, 125 motor carf, 140 light vehicles drawn by one b(.rse, 98 heavy vehicles, 46 motor lorries, 35 hand-carts and barrows, a flock of sheep, and two pigs. Pedestrians were not recorded At the National Welsh Agricultural Show, held at Newport, Mon., this week. and at which there were 1,200 entries, Mr. J. E. Jones, Neath, was the most successful exhibitor, and created a record with his two Welsh spaniels, Cymro o Cymru and Mentra Gwen, and both of his own breeding, and the first time ex- hibited. He was successful in winning six firsts, severa l specials, and the two championship prizes. Mr. Ernest Ilarrisoji, the general Secre- tary of the Neath Y.M.C.A., is all smiles. The Sports Championship Shield for South Wales has been won by his local squad of athletes. The competition took place at Swansea on Thursday, and Neath, with an aggregate of 31 marks, beat Merthyr and Swansea with a good margin to spare. The local champions were: Tug- ot-war—A. J. Mills, Tom Jones, Joe Davies, J. Ilaydn Thomas, Ken Collins, J. H. Bryn Richards, R. W. Perrott, and D. R James: relay race—A. Snow (100 yards), Tom Markhani (220 yards), W. Mil let t; 220 yards), and J. ff. Watb-itis (880 yards); high jump- T. W. Richards; 100 yards Hat handicap—T. Markam. Neath Y.M.C.A. also iigure prominently at indoor games. Ai ping-pong the local team has never been beaten, and have conquered Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelly, anl teams in the dis- ti ict. I The annual meeting of the Welsh I ro- vii)(-i.il C(uncil of the Independent Order of ist-ehat tes was held in Neath (n Friday, when satisfactory reports were presented. A public meeting followed, presided over by Bro. William Davies, J.P., who claimed that theirs was not only a progressive society, a friendly I society, and a business concern, but an asset in the advancement of the race.— Bro. Leah Caton, High Superintendent of the juvenile tents, dwelt on the menace that lay in medicated drinks, and' he mentioned picture palaces, boy and girl scout movements as counter-attractions to their movement, which had to be combated.—Bro. W. A. Platt, Past High Chief Ruler, traced the growth of the I order from its inauguration 70 years ago by eleven ardent men in a little room. and said it was now a superstructure having as walls England, Ireland. Scot- land, and Wales, and as pillars the colonies. Other speakers followed.—On Saturday morning, the annual meeting of the juvenile tent officials was held. At a special sitting of the Neath Borough Justices on Friday—before Mr. John Rees and Mr. E. S. Phillips—Wm. Francis, a tramping labourer, was charged with stealing a bottle of whisky, value is. 6d., the property of Mrs. Soale, of the Aacient Briton Inn, Neath.—Emma Pethieir, niece of the licensee, spoke to seeing defendant in the bar, and after he left she missed a bottle of whisky from the shelf.—Elizabeth Hale, lodging-house- keeper, The Parade, said defendant came home on Thursday afternoon with a bottle of whisky in his pocket. He pulled out the cork, and was about to pour some in a cup when the bottle fell to thfe floor and smashed to pieces-—The Clerk: How did you know it was whisky ? Did you ,;am ple it^WitDess: No; I didn't have a chance. (Laughter.)—Mr. E. S. Phillips: A very fortunate disappoint- ment.P.C. Watkin Jones spoke to making inquiries about the lost whisky. On going to the lodging-house, he found defendant asleep. He woke him up, and questioned him, but lie denied having seen the whisky. Searching under the fire grate, he found the fragments of the bottle. When charged with the theft, he replied, I know nothing."—Prisoner's convictions number 13, remarked the Chief Constable,' and defendant was sent- down for two months with hard labour. On Saturday last, the annual session i of the Mid-Clamorgan district of Good Templers was held at Maria-street Con- gregational Chapel, Neath, presided over by Mr. R. H. Bowen, Grand Counsellor, Swansea. Prior to business being dealt with, addresses of welcome to the district; lodge were read by the Adult and j Juvenile Chief Templars (Mr. E. Alder-I slade and Miss E. Semmens. The D.C.T. j responded The reports of the various ( officers were read, which showed that a) deal of visitation had taken place, ctii?l: that Good Templary and total abstinence' were very much alive. The D.C.T. and District. Secretary's reports gave excellent suggestions and recommendations, and! showed a slight increase in the year's working. The D.S.J.W.'s showed an in-, crease of 26 in his department. The D.E.S. reported on licensing matters. Over the election of officers much enthusi-j asm prevailed. There were keen contests j for the majority of seats, the result being^ j D.C.T., Mr. A. Stone, Aberavon: D.C., Mr. E. Andrews, Xeath; D.V.T., Mrs. L. Williams. Tonna: D.S.J.W., T. Turner, Neath; D.E.S.. Mr. Bert Broad, Melvn: D.S. Mr. J. Williams, Aberavon; I D.T., Mr. T. P. Thomas, Pontrhydyfen: D.C.. Mr. D. Herbert, Tonna: Guide Editor, Mr. T. M. Davies, Aberavon; District Organist, Mr. Gibson, Neath; P.D.C.S., Mr. W. J. Jonee, Neath; Ii D-A.S., Mr. James, Cwmavon; D.G.. Mr. Williams, Tonmawr; D.S., Mr. E. Alder- slade, Neath; D.M., Mr. Owen, Briton- ferry D.D.M., Miss C. Roberts, Resolven D.M., Mr. C. Jones, Court Sart. The officers were installed by Grand Coun- sellor Bro. Bowen. Pro. Cook, Grand Chaplain, Aberdare, rejoiced in the fact that i?e visit of ?be G?Md !mae, to hia? district had done a. tremendous amountI of good. The block and gave) was presented to C.T. Bro. Whitworth, Rose of Avon Lodge, for largest attendance, and the Sisters of Don of Peace Lodge for I entertaining the visitors, also were thanked for their psesence and addresses. ALLEGED ASSAULT. I At the Glamorgan Assizea on Thursday, Harshie Tooled (25'. a well-built Scroali, described as a shopkeeper, was charged with an offence against Hannah Sophia Jonee, a Neath girl, aged 15 years of age, at Cardiff on June 20th.—Mr. St. John Williams (instructed by Mr. W. Lewis Harris, Cardiff) prosecuted. a-n<i Mr. Wilfred Lewis (in- 6tructed by Mr. G.. F. Willett, Cardiff) defended. It appeared from the story of the prose- cutrix and the other witnesses for the Crown that the girl, who is of a preposses- sing appearance, entered the service of the prisoner at Cardiff at a weekly wage of 5s. and it was alleged that he contrived to take advantage of her.. A XARROW ESCAPE. I Jack, the three-year-old son of John Parr, a Melincrythan collier, had a fortunate escape from drowning on Saturday whilst playing on the footbridge spanning the Neath canal near the tin- works the little boy fell into this water- a depth of nearly six feet. The fall was observed by John Evans, who raced to the spot, plunged in, and brought the boy to the bank unconscious. Prompt application of /artificial respira- tion restored animation, and to-day Jack is none the worse for his informal bap- tism. SCHOLARSHIPS. I In the recent entrance scholarship examination in connection with the .Neath schools the following were successful:— Emyr Evans Jones, Coedfranc School, 255 marks; Wilfred T. Billings, Gnoll Council School, Neath, 2:2(); Ernest C. Bromham, Coedfranc, 223; Ivor P. Morris, Alderman Davies', Neath, 221; H. G. Humphreys, Melyn, 221; Gwen M. Lewis, Bryncoch National School, 223; Marjorie E. Bines. Gnoll, Neath, 202; Isabel A. Buchan, Resolven, 189; and Dorothy Maddocks, Gnoll, 185. MB. TRUEMAN AND WELL-KNOWN NEATH PEOPLE. Mr. Clement R. Trueman, the well- known litigant, made application to the County Justices at Neath on Friday for summonses against Horatio Stone, and his son, Russell Stone, wine merchants, and Win. Burrows Strick, J.P., the Mayor of Neath. The application, made in open court, was based on allegations made by Mr. Trueman that they conspired to cheat and defraud the Inland Revenue Com- missioners. He handed in several documents, and said it arose out of an agreement made in July, 1908, whereby Horatio Stone en- gaged Wm. Field to manage the Queen's Hotel, Neath. which was a tied house, at a salary of l'.) per week. After listening to Mr. Trueman's state- ment, the Chairman (Mr. Edward Davies) said it was a matter for the In- land Revenue Commissioners entirely. They were the people to prosecute, and if Mr. Trueman chose to make any dis- closures to the Commissioners, there was nothing to prevent him. Mr. Trueman: Do I take that as a re- fusal to issue the summons? The Deputy Clerk: Yes, to you. Mr. Trueman: I shall be extremely glad to be relieved of the burden of pro- secution. I accept your worships' ad- mirable advice.

NEATH ABBEY. I The Moriah team were kept busy last week, being engaged in three matches, all of which they won. We are pleased to state that P.C. Quartly is recovering as well as can be expected after his recent serious bicycle accident. The Ebenezer team met Skewen United at home. The visitors hatted first. and scored 61 runs, against which the home- sters could only compile 31 runs. We are given to understand that if these parishes wish to get the 'phone in- stalled in the local sub-oiffces (and we want it badly at Neath Abbey and Bryn- coch) it only remains for the Councils to make an application for same to the Post- master-General. Perhaps the Parish Councils will take the matter up again, and see what can be done in this matter. The Select Committee of the House of Lords agreed last Friday to the principle of the Middlesex County Council's Bill, and for the first time established the precedent that motof-, omnibuses shall pay directly for the maintenance of roads. The Bill enables the Middlesex County Council to require motor omnibus com- panies to give access to their books and make returns of the mileage run by their cars on the new Great Western Road, and to charge the companies three-eighths of a penny per car mile towards the expenses of maintaining the road. This clause, which was strenuously opposed by the omnibus companies, has already passed the House of Commons. It now remains for the Parish Council of Blaenhonddan and the Neath Rural District Council to make representations to the Glamorgan County Council to go forward and seek the same powers for this county, in order that ratepayers may be relieved of a little of their burden. A meeting of the Bryncoch Colliery workmen was held on Saturday morning on the Mines Royal Tip, Neath Abbey. Mr. Griffith George presided, and dwelt briefly upon the work of the committee during the month in his opening address. This being the half-yearly meeting, two committee men were appointed in place of the retiring members. M r. W. H. Price was appointed as sub-treasurer to the lodge and treasurer of the check fund, and Mr. David Abraham as district dele- gate. The latter gave a report of the last district meeting, which had under con- sideration the non-unionist question.. The district meeting empowered the Main Collieries Joint Coirtmittee to deal with the matter as they in their wisdom thought proper. The report was ac- cepted. The compensation secretary gave a report of the cases dealt with during the month, and stated that there were a few cases in the hands of the agent waiting for an apportionment from the company's agent. The practice of sending injured workmen on compensation day to see the manager from the offices to the colliery, which is nearly two miles away, was pro- tested against as a breach of the Act and custom. It was agreed to deal further with this matter with a view of getting a remedy to what was considered a hard- ship. A letter was read from the Amal- gamated Society suggesting a demonstra- tion at Neath to commemorate the amalgamation of the miners, transport workers, and railwavmen. It was re- solved that the chairman and secretary should represent the colliery on t'he com- mittee called for that purpose. ————— —————

RESOLVEN. I Some of the streets in the locality are I already enjoying the water supply from the new water works. It is hoped that ere long the whole village will rejoice in an abundant water supply. On Tuesday evening Mr. Queen ad- dressed a meeting on the Square, Resolven, in the Conservative interest on Tariff Reform. Mr. Davies, the Conservative agent for the division, presided. Every effort is being strained to further the Conservative cause ia the village, 4

PORT TALBOT. I With the retirement of Mr. Lucas from I the position of conductor of the Port Tal-1 hot Royal Horse Artillery Band, Mr. Jno. Rees, of Connaught-street, the proprietor of the new Aberavon Picturedrome, has been appointed his successor. Mr. Rees, though a young man, has had an exten- sive musical training, and a wide ex- perience in band work. He studied under Dr. Thomas and Mr. Malsch, of London, and has played in the Royal Gloucester Hussars and the 1st Welsh Howitzers Bands. The Margam Flower Show will take place on Thursday, August 6th. Mist; Talbot has again placed the beautiful pleasure grounds and orangery of the Margam Abbey at the disposal of the Society for holding the show. For many years past this show has provided the finest exhibition of flowers, fruit and vegetables in South Wales. The band of the Royal Horse Artillery has been en- gaged to play in the pleasure grounds during the afternoon and evening. Thanks to the arrangements of the hon. seere- i ta.ry (Mr. R. Milner) ,cheap trains will run on the local rail way systems. A patent has just been granted (No. 1".48-1412) to Mr. Thomas Phillips, 29, Ysgtithan-i-oad. Port Tilbot, of an inven- tion which is calculated to greatly ease the work of shearers in tinplate works. The iuventor is himself a shearer of many years' standing at the Port Talbot Mansel Tinplate Works. The invention consists of a ball bearing bracket, which can be fixed in a suitable position to any tinplate shearer's table by means of a screw bolt, its purpose being to assist the shearer to transfer the plates from the stand which holds the supply of plates to be sheared on to the table in front of the shears. The invention is highly spoken of by shearers, who declare that the simple 'process does away with three- fourths of the exertion of shearers who work without the invention. Madam .Tnny Davies Ellis, Blaengarvv, winner of the iirst prize in the soprano solo competition at the Crystal Palace on (Photo by W Newark Lewis, Port Talbot.) I Saturday. July 11th, 1914. She is also a member of the Port Talbot Temperance I Choir. SHIPMENTS. Trade at the Port Talbot Docks for the week ending July 13th amounted to 40,676 tons, made up of 36,276 tons exports and 4.400 tons -imports, which compared with the previous week, showed a. small decrease of 1,411 tons. The comparison between the trade of this week and the corresponding week of last year showed a r.iffetence of 17.779 tons. The details of shipment* I were:— Exports.—Ccal (foreign ports), 21,158 tons; coal (coastwise). 5,365 tone; fuel (foreign ports), 8,338 tons; coke (foreign), 606 tons; coke (coastwise), 300 tone; tinplates, 255 tons; angles, 59 toiw; general, 105 tons Total, 36,276 tons. Imports.—Ballast, 750 tens; pig iron, 1,502 tons; timber, 107 tons; pitprcps, 1,600 tons; stones, 273 tons; copper orOP168 toils. Total. 4,400 tons. There were in dock on Saturday 17 vessels—9 steam. 8 sail- MISHAP AT THE STEEL WORKS. Mr. J. -It. Turnock, secretary of the Port Talbot Steel Co., Ltd., writes:— H I notice, in the issue of your paper for Saturday. July ISth last, under the heading of Local and District News, Port Talbot,' a paragraph relating to the works of the Port Talbot Steel Co., Limited. The statements made therein are so ex- aggerated that they can for contradiction, and it would be well for such reports to be verified in future before publication in the press. 1, No breakage to any part of the new cogging mill engine at these works has I occurred, and in fairness to the makers of the engine it is only right to correct the statements published. The facts are that a steel spindle of British manufacture in this mill has broken, end the sensational statements as to the number of men out of work, and the duration of the stoppage from this cause, are absolutely untrue; work in this department having been re- sumed to-day." —————

SKEWEN. Although this neighbourhood is a large; industrial centre, and likely to become more so in the future, we have at the same time a large number of farms. By this, the hay harvest is about over, and the crops, on the whole, are regarded as?, good. Given a spell of sunshine, the corn will begin to change its hue by looking towards the sun," as Hiraethog used to say. On Saturday afternoon the members of the Skewen Juvenile Rechabite Tent had their annual outing, the rendezvous this time being Jersey Marine. Previous to entraining at Neath Abbey, a procession was formed, which marched through the principal streets, the superintendent— Mr. Tom Lloyd—and others being in charge. At the Assembly Room, Jersey Marine, the children were addressed by Mr. W. A. Piatt, Bolton, who holds the high position of Past High Chief Ruler of the I .O.K. Some 300 sat down to the tables, and enjoyed a substantial meat tea. Following this, games, etc., were in- dulged in A hearty welcome home to Mr. Ralph Strick, B.Se., sou of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Strick, Sea View, who, after three years' service as one of the engineers in charge of the great harbour works at Singapore, carried out by Messrs. Topham, Jones, and Railton, has been granted a short furlough. The responsible position held by young Mr. Rtrkk should appeal to all youths to aspire and persevere. Needl"- to add, his stay IDII the old home and its surroundings, cannot fail to be pleasant. When be again returns, his many friends and acquaintances will heartily wish him bon voyage, and every success in his future career. The proposal, now freshly mooted, to dock the Neath River, is naturally an interesting topic of conversation locally. Should the work be carried out, it would! affect the industries in Coedffranc to a great extent. Ae is well known, the Main Colliery Company's coal is mostly i shipped from the Neath River wharf, J giving employment to the many of our workmen. But this is quite infinitesimal 1 compared with the amount that would be! shipped were the cpal from the Xeath: and Dulais valleys brought down. The; enterprising gentlemen who are con- templating the great work ought to have' eacttttragemeat from the parishes affected, J — ■a as the ratable va-lue of such an under- taking would add greatly to their assets. The local Juvenile Hechabites had a most successful turn out on Saturday last, in fact, the best they have ever had. Under the able superintendentship 01 Mr. Tom Lloyd, the membership has reached the fine total of 275, which augurs well for the future of the adult tent. After a march through the prin- cipal thoroughfares, the train was taken at Neath Abbey for Britonferrv-road, this year's rendezvous for the annual trip. At the assembly room there. the chair was taken by Chief Ruler Richard Thomas, and the children were addressed by one of the highest officials of the I.O.R.—Past Iligh Chief Ruler W. A. Platt, of Bolton. So delighted was he with the position of this particular tent that he promised an award of a suitably inscribed brooch to the girl who brings in the largest number of new members, and also a medal for the boy for the same. The visitor was cordially thanked for his address on the proposition of District Treasurer William Davies, seconded by Superintendent Tom Lloyd, and supported by the Rev. J. Evans Jones. Some 300 sat down to the tables, a knife and fork tea being provided. The ladies in charge did their work in a capable manner. Games, etc., followed the tea. 1.

THE MISSING TICKET.j PEMBREY COLLIER'S RAILWAY I JOURNEY TO SWANSEA. At Swansea County Police Court on Wed- nesday—before Mr. J. H. Bosser and other magistrates—ThojnM Jonœ, collier, Owm- dwr, Pembrey, waa sued for travelling on the G.W.R. from Pembrey to Swariisea with- out paying hii ia,re on May 14th. ilr. Ruprt Lewu. prosecuted and Mr. H. Thompson defended. Mr. Lewis said defendant boarded the 8.15 a.m. ex Carmarthen train at Pembrey. On arriving at Llanelly the train was examined for tickets, and defendant handed up a ticket from Llanelly to Landore. On look- ing at the bac-i £ ot it, the collector founa the date had been obliterated. He went to the booking office while, the train was in the station and fotind this ticket was issued on either the Mh or the 7th of May. He pointed thie out to defendant, ai??' Jones then said, "Well, I must have los-t the other ticket. He wanted to pay, but the collector refused to take payment in the circumstances. He telephoned instructions for the man to be sp-oken to at Cockett. At Cockett, Jones again wanted to pay, and said he thought he took a, ticket that morn- ing. Defendant afterwards wrote to the company &aying that he mislaid the proper ticket, and in the excitement gave the old ticket to the collector. Last night, on my way home," he wrote, I was fortunate enough to find the ticket, which 1 still have in my poi(ln (mentioning the number). The reason why I had the old ticket in my possession was that they were not collected at Landore when I alighted there last week." Defenda jt said be found the mining ticket in Pembrey Station, but the ticket found was issued by the 5.35 from Pembrey that day. Edward Geo. Woodward, ticket collector at Llanelly, said when he pointed out to defendant that the ticket he proffered was an old one he said, "l must have lost the other one." Robert James Fortune, stationmaster at Pembrey, said there were no tickets issued to Landore or Swansea by the particular train Jones travelled with that morning. Other witnesses called were'Sidney James (ticket colleotor at Cockett). and David John Williams and Thomas Morris, booking clerks at Pembrey. Mr. Thompson addressed the Bench at length before submitting evidence, and said detfendaut. bore an excellent character. He held, he said, a responsible poeition in a chapel in the viila-ge in which he resided, and two ministers of t.he Gospel would be ¡ cAlled to epeak as to his character. Defendant's Story. Defendant, on oath, said on the morning named he came with the rescue training squad of hi-s colliery to Swansea. He took a single ticket from Craiwr to Pem'orey, as he could not book a single from Cwm- awr to Llaneliy. When he grot to Pem- brey he went to the booking office and took a ticket to Landore. Defendant identified the ticket produced. When the train got to Llanelly he was asked for hia ticket. He put his hand in his waistcoat pocket and drew a ticket out and gave it to the col- lector. When asked by the collector when ho had procured the ticket, defendant re- plied that morning at Pembrey. When he got to Swansea he approached a prominent < oiiicial on the platform and told him his story. On the return journey that day he forndthe ruissin? t-icker, in his p".rse. Thomas Evans, collier, of Cross Hands, one of the rescue squad, said he saw Jones in the queue at the booking office. Morgan Morris, collier, Cross Hands, cor- roborated, Found in His Purse. Edward Williams, a guard on the Mynydd Mawr Railwty, paid he was col- lecting tickets on the evening when de- fendant found the missing G.W.R. ticket in his purse, and seemed quite overjoyed. The Rev. W. D. Davies, a Pembrey minis- ter, said defendant was a (leloon at 'li s church, and a most upright and trust- worthy man. The Rev. D. Evan Thomas, of Morristou, and previously of Tumble, said he had known defendant for eight years. He was a quiet, honest, hard-working Welsh collier, and without a stain on his character hitherto. The Bench retired, and on their return the Chairman said by a majority they had decided to dismiss the case.

MR. TREVAtHOffS WILL MR TREVANIOH S WILL. j In Probate Court Tuesday—before the President, Sir Samuel EVlls-the case of Rees v. Trevanion came on for hear- ing. This was a suit to establish a will and codicil dated 24th June, 1912, of Mr. Hugh Eric Trevanion, described as a gentleman, late of St. StephenJs-crescent, Bayswater, and Grand-avenue Mansions. Hove, who died on 11th September, 1912, at Hove, from veronal poisoning. The plaintiff was Mr. Rees William Rees, and the defendants Florence Eva Trevanion (wife of Mr. Hugh Arundell Trevanion), Charles Cecil Trevanion, Arundell Claud Trevanion, and Richard John Abraham Lidinrd. The plaintiff, as executor, propounded the will and cordicil. The principal legatee was stated to be Mr. Albert Edward Roe, of GreenhiH- street. Swansea. Mr. Rayden, for the plaintiff, said he understood now that an arrangement had been come to by various of the defendants to which the executors were not parties, but who did not oppose the will. Counsel therefore, proposed to prove the will of the deceased. His Lordship pronounced for the will and codicfl. Mr. Grezeford appeared for the trustees and Mr. Bayford for M r. Roe. One of the terms was that certain allegations in the pleadings were un- conditionally withdrawn, and it was I added that they had been signed by all those interested in the division of the estate.

.The men employed at the Graigola Mertbyr Collieries, Clydach, about 500 in number, have recently tendered to the management fourteen days' notice to cease work. This action has been taken as an effective protest against the em- ployiaeut oi Aon-tmiocists* J.

MAYOR'S SALARY. I INTERESTING DISCUSSION AT HfATH TOwø t CUJiiCil 11 A special meeting of the Neath Tot* Council was held on Thursday, the.. being two items on the agenda for ccrr sideration, viz., the M, ayor's allowanal fur the year, and the town iiianninsJ scheme. There were present: Aldermen Hopkin Morgan, D. L1. Davies. Council* lors John Rees, Lewis Arnold, J. Jones, W. E. Rees (deputy mayor), Phillips, G. E. ChMliicombe, John Davies, Dan Harry, Matthew Arnold, John Morris, and Alderman Charles. The latter was voted to the chair in the absence of the Mayor. The Mayor's Salary. I Alderman Dr. Defies proposed tha z the Mayor's alloNNce tor the current year be 400 guineas. He did not think it necessary to say much as to the resoiu* tion, as it was known that an expenditure had arisen owing to two events-the visit of the Master and Warden* of the Society of Tinplate Workers and the visit of Royalty to the town, When they passed the resolution of las4 November, and voted that thd Mayor's salary be 100 guineas it was felt to 1--(L sufficient, but having regard to the cir* cumstances which had since happened ha felt that the occupant of the chair could not fulfil the duties for less than w guineas, and he formally moved that ts the allowance. Coun. J. Morris seconded. When lie remembered the sum voted at the time it was to him a matter of surprise that they were not asked to vote a much larger sum, and the thought the t two events which had occurred justified the adoption of the motion. Details asked for. I Councillor J. R. Jones said that he would like to know before casting hii vote if it was possible to have some U-0 tails of the expenditure on matter;; which he and others, thought were u; eo less. lie must enter his strongest I- r.y.f against such outlays, unless the rate- payers were consulted. It was proposed to vote an extra sum of V315 to-the Jat;. cj's salary, an expenditure which would pro- portionately fall upon the poorest of the poor, and he therefore felt that the rate- payers should be first consulted. A sum of k250 had been spent on the last event which had occurred in the town, a sum which should not have been expended without their consent being obtained The Chairman did not think it was competent for the last speaker to ask for such information. The money was voted to the Mayor to use at his discretion. Increasing Grants. I Councillor Challicombe re-echoed ths sentiments expressed by Councillor Jones. j He referred to the sum originally voted j to the Mayor's salary, viz., t.50, whicii was advanced in Dr. Davies' year of office to 100 guineas, when Councillor Morgan —now an alderman-thought it wasn. suitable time to advance the salary. Ha understood that any sum voted should be outside the Mayor's salary, but lio moved as an amendment that the salary stand as at present voted, viz., 100 guineas. The Chairman did not think that an amendent; members must vote "S ea or No. Councillor Phillips agreed with "hat had been said by Councillor Morris, and when a man took office he should be sip- ported by the Council in the demands made upon him. He felt that the sum.* spent on the two events was not unreeson- able. The town generally was delighted with the visit of Royalty, and as loig an Royalty existed they would -how thei: loyalty. He should support the motion. On taking the vote the motion -as carried. j Dog Show. I The Town Clerk read a letter which thl'l Chief Constable had received for the use of the Town Hall for the holding of j deg show, and which he had granted, stbie:t to the approval of the Cuncil. Councillor Morris moved, and Coun- cillor Challicombe seconded that the application be granted. Alderman Morgan doubted if it was desirable that the show should be leld as proposed, for reasons stated. Councillor Morris reminded tin last speaker that similar shows had been held in the Town Hall and Gwyn Hall. Councillor E. S. Phillips, as an amend- ment, proposed that the Cattle Mark-t should be offered, where shows had been previously held. though it was i,nw- stated to be unsuitable. Councillor John Rees supported 4hs application, which was granted as atked for. Town Planning. The Town Clerk read the report of lllq committee on town, planning, which I commended an application to the Local Government Board for permission tø adopt the scheme. Councillor John Rees moved the adot, tion of the report, which was seconded by Councillor W. E. Rees, and agreed tc.

BRITONFERRY'S FUTURE. Auctioneer's Forecast of Effect of Proposed New Dock. There was a good attendance at the auc- tion sale cf leasehold business premises, conducted by Messrs. W. Harry Rees and Son. auctioneers, of Neath and Aberavon, at the Voyal Dock Hotel, Britonferry, on Tuesday. Mr. Shellard Rees, in his intro- ductory renlirke, referred to the steady progress Briltollferry was making in muni- cipal affairs, and to the importance of the place from an industrial point of view. Touching upon the proposed dockising ol the river, he .anticipated that this would become an accomplished fact, and no one could ,2ain<iay the impetus it would give the town from a commercial standpoint. Mr. A. Jeistyn Jeffreys was the vendor's solicitor. Lot 1 was a leasehold shop a.nd dwelling- house, being No. 177, Neath-road. recently occupied as a grocer's shop and bakery. The bids started at £100. and reached £ 400 in thit multiple. An additional E25 was offered, and at this figure it was withdrawn. Lot 2 was the leasehold house adjoining, being 175. Neath-road. Both lots were hold under a laise dated 25th March, 1875, for a term of 99 years at a ground rent. of 15. This, with Lot 1. was offered, but when the bids reached £680 the property Was with- drawn Lot 3.—Leasehold dwelling-houee, -No. 14 Osterley-street, in the occupation of M, r. Samue* .Johns, at an annual rental of £ 19 10s.. landlord paying rates and taxes. Lease dated 25tli December, 1893, for 999 year*; ground rent £ 2 5a. Bidding started at £ 170. and after three additional bids of XID each was eventually knocked down to Mr. John Drake, of the Ship Hotel, Giant's Grave, fo? £205. Lot 4.—Leasehold dwelling-house, occupied by Mr. William Thomas, and being 2J, Ostcrley-etreet. Ground rent, £2 2s. 4d. per annum; lapsed from December 25,1, 1894. fol 99 years. Sold to Mr. John Griffiths, Oster. ley-street, for £275. Lot 5.—Two dwelling-houses, being 16* and 165, Neath-road, occupied respectively by Mrs .Timothy and Mr. James 16aac, at 163. per ItirL-.),r month, together with lewo* houl ground rent of £ 1 16s. Held for A term of 99 years from March 25th, 1840. Withdrawn when the bidding was £112 103. Lot 6.—Three leasehold houses, being SoB, 2d, 9, and 50, Pantyrheol, adjoining Gr-lncii- son Hotel (held upon leise dated 24th June. 1876, at a ground rent of three guineao, were sold to Mr. Jcstyn Jeffreys on behaii of a client. The three lote not sold wiH probably If purchased by private treaty. The minos and minerals under the whole of the lopto are reserved.