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MOBILISING OUR __I RESERVES.
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MOBILISING OUR I RESERVES. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NATIONALI SERVICE AND CONSCRIPTION. The Right Hon. Ellis J. Griffith, K.C.. M.P. (ex-Under Secretary for the Home I Department) was on Saturday one of the speakers at a conference at Carnarvon, convened by the Lord Lieutenant of Car- narvonshire, and embracing the six North Wales counties, "To consider the urgent need of immediate mobilisation oi our country's reserves in men and materials. In the course of his remarks the right hon. gentleman said he was glad North Wales was taking its part in this move- ment. The question of national organisa- tion in relation to personal service was one that demanded earnest attention. This wais the 313th day of the war, and there had been more than a quarter of a million casualties amongst our naval and military forces The situation called for every thinking citizen to consider how far the country was doing its duty at this supreme crisis. It was a favourite fallacy to confuse national service with conscription. But whereas the latter was a method of com- pelling certain men of military age to fight, national service was a process whereby the manhood and womanhood of the country should fulfil the task best fitted for each citizen. The crucial question was, should the Government have the right to determine in what way every man and woman could best serve the country at the present moment, and in accordance with such determination to insist upon obedience. Mea were required not only to join the fighting line, but also to prepare equip- ment and ammunitions, as well as to carry on the ordinary commercial pur- suits of the country. This programme was in some respects the exact opposite of Conscription, for it would undoubtedly involve the caHing back from the ranks of the Army of many who would be able to render better service in that sphere of work. It was sometimes said that the failure of the voluntary principle was due to its success; that wasto -,ay, tie response had been so general that thousands of men had enlisted who ought not to have left the work in which they had been engaged. The truth was we had recruited those whom we ought not to ha?e recruited, and had not recruited those we ought to have recruited. There was no room for the idler at present. His (the speaker's) idea was that everyone in the country should know what work and service he or she was best fitted to render to the country. Had this task been undertaken at the outbreak of the war, we should not have been confronted with the difficulties which faced us eut present. The first step no doubt was a national register, which would enable those in authority to know the exact reserves at their disposal. The number of men between 19 and 38 was 7,000,000. Of these, more than 3,000,000 were married men. Apart altogether from the immense financial obligation which the country incurred by reason of enlisting married men he thought the duty of national defence fen first upon the unmarried. Nobody could form an opinion as to the necessities of the situation except the Government, and his advocacy of national service depended not merely nor mainly upon necessity, but rather upon considera- tions of justice and equality. Once it. was admitted that the defence of the country was an obligation tlk& should fall equally upon all who were able to render service they were driven to admit that the pres- ent pyetem worked most unfairly and most unjustly. One had only to know something of Welsh villages in order to come to the conclusion that whereas a heavy toll had been levied, willingly no doubt, upon some families, other families had escaped altogether the obligation which ought to fall upon them equally with others. He hoped that ammedate steps would be taken in North Wales to mobilise the re- serves of the six counties, that they would I discover not only the capacity of men be- tween 19 and 38, but also how far they were able by means of men over 38, boy", under 18, and women to replace men of military age who might be wanted for military or industrial duties connected with the war. It was a programme which should enlist the sympathies of all in- dependent of creed and politics. Neces- sity commends it. Justice commended it. (Applause.)
i-LAN?O?ERY BOARD OF 1 GUARDIANS.j…
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i-LAN?O?ERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. DECREASE IN OUT RELIEF. At the fortnigtotly meetin of this board them were pi-eeent: Mr. Dd. Davies (and- rnan), Aid. T. Watkins, and Messrs. J. Prytherch, Thos. Williams, W. Evans, R. fawis. Tbos. Evans, Thoe. Davies, L. Roderick, W. R. Lewis, Rd. Thomas. the Clerk (Mr. D. T. M Jonas ) the Believing Offioer (Mr. E. Williams), and the Master (Mr. J. Ceredig Evans) Outdoor Relief- The Relieving Officer reported that the wnmber in receipt of outdoor relief for the Veek-ending June 3rd was 134. cost £ 21 19s. 6d.; corresponliDg week last year 128, coat £ 23 18s.; June lOt>! 134, cost £21 19s. 6d.; corresponding week last year 128, cost gZo 17s. 6d. Master's Heport. The Master reported that newepiipers hart been sent by Mr. Garner, Stone-street, and Alderman T, Wat-knis. Tlsfbs had been paid to the Houso by Alderman T. Watkins and Mrs. J. Prytherch. They had entered on th- visitors' book the following joint re- port:—We visited the house to-day and vent round in company of the Master. We found everything in order. The invalids in tho eick ward, ten in number, are daily im- proving, and there are evident signs that they are receiving every attention at the bands of the officials. —————
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. I
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RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. Thomas Williams, Owmllynfe, the chairman presided over a meeting of the Rural District Council held afterwards, only business was to consider tenders in connection with road materials, and the 6itting was very brief.
WEDDING OF MISS MAGGIE JONES…
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WEDDING OF MISS MAGGIE JONES AT SWANSEA. There was considerable interest in the pretty wedding on Tuesday in the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Swansea, of Miss Maggie Jones, the well-known musician autl organist of the church (daughter ot Air. end Mrs. John Jones, 141. Walter-road), to Mr. J. it. Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wells, Princetown, of N-Ir. and -?irs. Dartmoor. Mies Jones has been for over nine years the organist at St. Andrew's, a position in which she has been succeeded by her sister (Miss Marion Jones), and there was a large gathering to witness the cere- mony, at which the pastor (the Key. 11. Greenshields) and the Hey, Da\id Price (Bethesda) oiheiated. Mrs. T. J. Davies, Mortydd House, Morriston, was at the organ, and played the Bridal March from Lohengrin/ Given away by her father, tho bride was charming in a lovely gown of ivory charm euse with long graceful overskirt of fine Brussels lace, lined with the palest pinic chiffon. The bodice of lace with points of charm euse with embroidered, and outlined with tiny seed pearls. The full court train was of satin charmeu^ lined with foamy chiffon hung from the shoulder with a large pearl tassel caught back with a horseshoe of orange blossom and white heather. She carried a fine shower bouquet of Harrissa lilies, lily of the valley, spiera and carnations. Attending the bride were her sister, Miss Marion Jones; her cousins, Misses Nita, A-onl and Dorothy Thomas, and Miss Gladys Hayes. They wore dainty gowns of pale mauve, pale pink, and primrose yellow satin; the bodices and sleeves of ninon to match with coatee of satin; the vests and medico tollars of tine shadow lace; the skirts I were full umbrella shaped into a small I roke. Their bouquets were, some of car- nations and some of pink and mauve I fweet peas. The best man was Mr. B. F. Bennett, and the ?i??msrmm Mr. Leslie W eals. Mrs. Jones (mother of the bride) was it tired in a. bandoome gown of ajn?thyst ?ilk bengaline, trimmed with black em- broidered taffeta, a vest of cream silk net lace with touches of gold. Mrs. Wells (mother of the bridgeroomi looked well in blue silk eolienne. The bodice was trimined with silk revers, and lower vest of contrasting coloured em- broidered net. Mrs. Thomas, Bryn-road, whose gown was very becoming of black satin grena- dine with black-striped ninon bodice, Lined pink chiffon. The vest of plain white silk net. a heavy green-beaded • trimming forming the lower part of bodice, and also edged j he tnndc, which was also striped ninon. There was a reception at the home of the bride's parents, and subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Wells left for North Wales, Their new home will be at "Tralee," Skettv-road. There were many valuable presents
PONTARDULAIS EISTEDDFOD. I
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PONTARDULAIS EISTEDDFOD. I A successful eisteddfod was held at Cal- faria., iiendy, Pontardulais. The officials were: Adjudicators, Prof. T. Daniel, L.T.S.C., Llanelly (music); Mr. E. K. Parry, Tycroer, (literature); Dr. G. J. Williams, M.B., Pontardulais (ambu- lance); accompanist, Mr. Silas Evans; hon. secretary, Mr. D. J. Jones, Ffor- lane. The Rev. R. W. Davies, pastor, was the conductor. The awards were:— Chief choral: Glangwili Choir (conduc- tor, Mr. L. Davies). Octette, Mr. R. Jones, L.T.S.C., and friends. Champion solo: Mr. J. Jones, Llanon. Soprano solo: Miss C. Hagetorn. Loughor. Contralto solo; Miss L. J. Jones, Hendy. Tenor solo: Mr. N. Davies, Pontardulais. Bass solo: Mr. J. Jones, Llannon. Duet for children: Bros Walters, Pontlliw; 2, A. Lewis and A. Davies, Llangennech. Girls' solo: Lima Bassett, Hendy; 2, A. Lewis, Boys' solo: 1, divided between C. Rees Forest and E. Hughes, Uangennech; 2, J. Wal- ters, Pontlliw. Recitation (junior): A. Mathews; 2. W. Walters, Pontlliw. Open recitation: Mr. G. Evans, Llannon. Essay Mr. Tom Edwards, Bryn. Hymn-tune composition: Mr. J. R. Davies, F.T.S.C., Llangennech. Ambulance Competition.—Seven teams entered. Glyncorrwg were awarded 1st prize and the 2nd was divided between Tumble and Llangennech.
PEMBREY MAN'S VIOLENCE. I
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PEMBREY MAN'S VIOLENCE. I A. cowardly assault" was the com- ment of the presiding magistrate (Mr. R. Margrave) at Llanelly Police Court on Monday in fining Frederick Reynolds, Randell-square, Pembrey, S3 108. inclu- sive, for assaulting a constable, and also for being drunk and disorderly. The constable said the defendant, who was drunk, was fighting with a navvy. Witness took defendant to the house where a struggle ensued, and they both fell to the floor. Defendant, who bit him on the hand, aimed a blow at him with a poker.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN WALES.I
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN WALES. I H Gener-dlly. says the Board of Educa- tion's annual report, dealing with con- tinuation and technieal schools in Wa.les, "the educational needs of the vast majority of children who leave the pub- lic elementary schools for their life's 'rk has not been sufficiently con- 'tI°d," I
,ai.tgh COMPOSER'S CENTENARY.I…
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,ai.tgh COMPOSER'S CENTENARY. I fTie centenary of the Welsh hymn-tune oomposer, J. Ambrose Lloyd, was cele- brated at Bethel Welsh Congregational Ohapel, Sketty. on Sunday, when a. paper was read by Mr. David Bees. Hymns of the y>rip"rf xv. r, jcixntr rhiv*T\<*
BISHOP OF SWANSEA. I
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BISHOP OF SWANSEA. I LAflGE GATHERING AT MUMBLES I FUNERAL. I Amid many manifestations of sorrow, the funeral took place on Saturday after- noon, at the Mumbles Cemetery, of the late Right Rev. John Lloyd, D.D., Suf- fragan Bishop of Swansea. The deceased gentleman, who was also Rector of Car- tref, Brecon, came to the Mumbles a few weeks ago to recujierate his health. His illness, however, took a very eerioue turn, which resulted in his death on Thursday at Church Park, Mumbles. Prior to the interment, a short service was held at the Parish Church, the fol- lowing clergy taking part: The Rev. J. Allan Smith (Dean of St. David's), Rev. the Hon. W. Talbot Rice, M.A. (Vicar of Swansea), and the Rev. Harold Williams (Vicar of Oystermouth). During the ser- vice in the church, Handel's Dead March was played on the organ by Mr. J. W. Watson, A.R.C.O. The cortege, which was a large one, in- eluded the 6urpliced choirs of Oyster- mouth and Newton Churches, and a good number of the Church Lads' Brigade, in charge of Mr. Tom Evans. Tho chief mourners were Mrs. Lloyd (widow), Mrs. H. II. B. Foster, Mrs. R. W. Bradley, and Miss Olwen Lloyd (daughters), Mr. and M. Chas. Bishop, Commander E. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bishop, the Rev. Rhys Bishop, Mr. Talfourtl Strick, Mr. George Hy. Strick, and Lieutenant Courtenay Strick. Cap- tain E. Geoffrey Lloyd (son) was unable to attend owing to being on active ser- vict, in France and owing to military duties. Lieut.-Col. R. W. Bradley and Major A. H. B. Foster (sons-in-law) were unable to be present. Amongst others present were the Bishop of St. David's, Bishop Crosley (vicar of i Dinas Powis), the Rev. J. Allan Smith (Dean of St. David's), Canon Camber Williams, Principal Bebb (Lampeter Col- legs), Archdeacon Robert Williams (Llan- dilo), Chancellor Jones (St. David's), Rev. the Hon. W. Talbot Rice, and the Revs. Harold Williams (Vicar of Oyster- mouth), W. Evans (Vicar of St. Thomas), T. Morris (Vicar of Clydach), E. Jenkin Davies (Cefn, Merthyr), D. Williams (Vicar of Llangyfelach), Martin Griffiths (Vicar of Llansamlet), J. H. Stewart (Vicar of Sketty), Latimer Davies, Silas Phillips (Oystermouth), W. Williams (Newton), U, Williams and Vaughan Williams (St. Gabriel's, Swansea). G. Williams (Vicar of Golden Grove), —. j Evans (Vicar of Llangammarch), Evan j Thomas (Vicar of Llanegwad), Hilary Lewis (Vicar of Llanfrynach), T. C. Evans (St. Matthews, Swansea), W. G. j Hardie (Vicar of Holy Trinity, Swansea), W. Morgan (Vicar oi Pontardulais), W. Williams (Vicar of Cwmamman), B. Parry Griffith (Vicar of Carmarthen), and Messrs. J. Aeron Thomas, G. H. de Winton (Brecon), T. E. Brigstock (Car- marthen), Arthur Phlilips (Mumbles). A large number of floral tributes were sent, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. D. C. Jones and l Sons, Castle-square, Swansea.
BRILLIANT SUCCESSES.I
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BRILLIANT SUCCESSES. I Tho complete lists of passes in connection with the Royal Society of Arte March exam- inations aN to hand, and the Swansea, Com- mercial School, Castle Buildings, holds the reoorri for Swansea, the paseee registered in all subjects (both intermediate &,elementary) being 100 per cent. Not only is this school doing excellent educational work, but, as a naturei oonsequence, it i6 also turning ont students of both sexes in large numbers to meet the abnormal demand for shorthand- typists and book-keepers. The following 43 candidates were presented for examina- tion, and every one passed—a result which must be highly gratifying both to teachers and taught:- Shorthand (laiermediete).Gertrude TTin (1st class), Gladys iirasmue (1st clause), Lila Davies (1st class), Gladys Glover (1st clasej, Hubert Cooper, Dorothy Heath, John Evaus, Maud Hughes, Olive Oldham, Evelyn Wil- liams, Elsie Norman, Mabel Knight, Edna James, Dorothy Cotes, Carol Jordon, Eunice Thomas. Shorthand (Elementary)—Elsie Gustavus. Marjorie Morris, Maygwen Davies, Kate Hopkins, Sybil Hughes, Orissie Edwards, William Davies, Olwen Davies, Florence Harris, Alwyn Lewis, Muriel Jenkins. Typewriting (Elementary).—Hubert Cooper, Elsie Gustavus, Marjorie Morris, Maygwen. Davies, Sybil Hughes, Edna James, Elsie Norman, Florence Harris, Ethel Roach, Olwen Davies, Dorothy Ootes. Oetnid Geen, I Eunice Thomas, Olive Oldham, Mabel Knight, Evelyn Williams.
SOMETHING ABOUT ALBANIA.I
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SOMETHING ABOUT ALBANIA. I Albania is likely to figure largely in I the newspaijers in the immediate future, and tha following brief particulars will be of interest:— 16th-19th Century.—Albania, a mountain race, nominally ruled by Turkey. 1878.-Shoxt-liN ed Albanian League formed. 1880-1912.-Many risings and agitations for autonomy. 1912-13.—Balkan War, resulting in the creation of Albania as an independent State. 1914.-Prinoo William of Wied, brother of the head of the German House of Wied, accepts Powers' offer of throne of Albania. March 9, 19J4.—Prince William, styled the Mpret, arrives at Durazzo. July, 1914.- Epirotes (from Northern Greece) defeat Albanians. Sept. 3, 1914.-Prince William leaves Dur- azzo for Yenioe, and later rejoins his Uhlan regiment.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS. I
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OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS. I The following receiving orders in í bankrupt* y appear in the "London I Gazette" Benjamin James, of Brynhyfryd, Cwm-f earn Howell, Llwynhendy, Llanelly, ooal merchant, a partner on the firm of the Tyncha Colliery Company. Henry Jones, of Coedmor, Pemberton, Kidwelly, tinplate worker, a partner in the firm of the Tyncha Colliery Com- pany. At an extra-ordinary general meeting of the Tynyfron Colliery Company (Limi- ted), recently held at Haulfron, Pontar- dawe, it was resolved that the company be wound-ap voluntarily, Mr. William Picton Jones, 7, Cambrian-plaoe, Swan- sea, F.S.A.A., accountant, being ap- pointed liquidator for the purposes of such winding-up. A meeting of the creditors of the company will be held at 7, Cambrian-place, Swansea, on Junt 1;, *> m ,V, I
I BURRYPORT URBAN COUNCIL.
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BURRYPORT URBAN COUNCIL. THE QUESTION OF ASSESSMENTS. At the monthly meeting of the Burryport Urban Council, Mr. S. L. Gmvelle presided. —A long and heated discussion took place over Mr. John Evans' motion re assessment of property at Burryport. He said he had tried to find out on what bagis property was assessed in the place. Houses of the same aize were not assessed the save, even in the same street, and there was ft difference of L3. In Sweiitea, they had a printed, table for each parish.—The Clerk read letters from Britonferry, Cardigan and Ammanford giving information respeoting properties assessed in these "districts.—M_r. D. Arnold said he 'Sad done nis duty when he was overeeer without fear or favour. They had raised some assessments and lowered other, -Y,r. R. G. Thomas said the overseers were the ruling authority, and any ratepayer could appeal against any injustice.—Dr. •. H. Williams: Are th4# oversreers always present when properties are assessed ?—Mr. Samuel Reoo said that GIt the last meeting Mr. John Evans had accused the overseers of reducing their own assessment, and he himself had been singled out and been •tarred by Mr. Evans. If the overseefs were a gang of thieves or robbers they could not be worse treated. Mr. Evans had stated that a ratepayer had complained to him. Kow, who was that ra-t-ePOYer?-Dr. J. II. Williams hoped ithat they would not have Any more wranvrling at the meetings be- tween two councillors. He would not Bit. down and listen to it. liat them get on with .the business.—Mr. Samuel Bees: I am entitled to defend myself, if there is any truth in these charges, let us thrash them out here. Mr. Evans has blackened me be- fore the -ratepa,yer-Chairman: If Mr. Evans will give .the na.me of the ratepayer who had complained, this will end.—Dr. Williams: We have nothing to do with the quarrel between councillors. I think you ought to be fair.-Oliairman: I am trying to be fair to all.-I)r. J. H. Williams: I will tho room if this is going on ay longer. -cha.i:rnna,n Ton oan leave .t he room for what I care.—Mr. Samuel Rees: We a-s over- seers have been called every name except gentlemen.—Mr. John Davies: I have also been accused, but am not afraid of anything I have done when I was an overseer. I have acted honestly to the ratepayers.—Mr. D. Davies challenged Mr. John Evans to prove that he hadreducoo hie property by halfpenny.—Mr. Evans: If Messrs. D. Davies, Samuel Rees and J. Davies are not. guilty of the charge, why do they think so? —Mr. R. J. Hammond: It ie diegraoeful how things are going on in this room. It is a disgrace to any council, and, Mr. Chairman, I am surprised at your ruling.—The speaker made h4; way out of the room, but when he reached the door he was prevailed upon to remain.—Chairman: I don't cam what any councillor thinks of me.—Dr. Williams: 1 am gorry you should say that, and I don't think you should say it. I believe, gentle- men (continued Dr. Williams) that the over- seers should be more careful in arriving at assessments. Now, the Pariah Hall had ,been reduced from P,10 to L4; this wa-s ridiculous. In his opinion, overseers' should not rduce their own assessments cJnring their term of office.—Mr. F. J. Morgan ea,id the overseers were authorised to prepare a new assessment five yeatre ago. This had been done, but since then things had been altered.—Mr. John Davies: That is quite true, and he thought that the whole town should he rea,-wesoed.-The dismission was then adjourned. A complaint was received in oonnection with the gipsies camping near -the foundry. They were using the Council water free, but now offered to pay 6d. a week.—Mr. D. Davies moved that the offer be accepted.— Mr. Thomas Davies objected. He thought the Council should not invite such a class of people in their midst.—MT. A. E. Taylor said it was not right to allow the gipsies to be in the town.—Mr. Jottn Davies said there were several Welshmen among them. —Mr. W. T. Edmunds remarked thew. they did not contribute a penny towards the rates. Mr. W. T. Edmunds mcved that a Volun- teer Training Corps be formed at Burry- port.—Mr. R. G. Thomas seconded, and Dr. Will jama supported.
HEROES WHO DID NOT RUN AWAY.I
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HEROES WHO DID NOT RUN AWAY. At Swansea Police Court, Saturday, Pat- rick McCarthy and William John Wil- liams were charged with being absent from the South Wales Borderers without leave. Detective Barry said he arrested defen- dants that morning. McCarthy said that he and his com- rade had not deserted or attempted to do so. What had happened was that they had lost the train at Neath, and had been unable* to return to their regiment. He had been out the front for eight months and had been wounded. They had in- dulged" in a UWe too mnch, and as a re- sult had failed to rejoin their regiment. The Chairman (Mr. A. H. Thomas) said the Bench were very pleased to hear that both men had already won their Laurels, and hoped they would get some more suc- cessful fighting. McCarthy: It is not as if we had run away. The Chairman: We don't believe for a moment that yau ran away. Don't you lose the train again, and we hope that you will come back again. Mr. J. H. Rosser: And bring the Vic- toria Cross with you. It was stated that Detective Barry had received information with legard to McCarthy alone, and that when he ar- rested McCarthy he saw the defendant Williams, whom* he questioned and even- tually arrested as a deserter. Botih men wtre remanded to await an escort.
"HERO" GOES BACK TO PRISON.I
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"HERO" GOES BACK TO PRISON. I At the Swansea Police Court, the case again came on for hearing in which Edward Williams (34), tin worker, was summoned in respect of arrears for his wife's maintenance. Mr. Thompsou, who appeared for Mrs. Williams, said the amount owing was 1:2 9s. Od. Williams, liko a hero, ironi- cally commented the advocate, had al- ready spent a term of four weeks in prison in respect of non-maintenance. The Chairman, in committing him to prison for a month, said that when he was courting his wife, defendant did not think he was going to get her for 9s. a week. An order was made that all monies found on defendant should be handed to his wife.
WITH THE AUSTRALIANS.-I
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WITH THE AUSTRALIANS. I I The sad news was I has been received in Swansea that Pte. Albert Webb, son of Mr. John I Webb, 22, Singleton- street. had been killed in action in the Dàrdanell', Twenty-five year6 of age, young Mr. Webb went to A u s t r a 1 ia from Swansea about four years ago, and worked in the Post1 Office at Perth. Onj the outbreak of war lie joined the Army and was attached to1 the 11th Battalion of the Australian contingent at the Dar-j dunelles. His father has been agent in i Swansea for Messrs. Sutton and Co., carriers, for 40 years, and his 6ister is on the teaching staff of the Oxford-street I
! USEFUL TRADES.
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USEFUL TRADES. I TINPLATE EXPORTS TO FRANCE AND NORWAY DOUBLED. Sir Griffith Thomas presided at a monthly meeting: of the Swansea Harbour Trustees. Moving the adoption of the Finance Committee's minutes, Mr. Roger I Beck said the statement of trade for tbo post month showed a shrinkage of 80,000 tons. as compared with the corresponding period of last year. Imports, however, showed a slight im- provement. Tar and pitch improved 1,200 tons, calamine, 9,000 tons; iron are, 7,OOU tons; pyrites, 3,500 tom;, There was a falling off, however, in sugar, of 1,500 tons; pig iron, 7,500 tons; wood goods, 3,000 tons; and grain, 3,500 tons. In the exports coal and coke fell 77,000 tons, and tinplates and galvanised sheets, 14,000 tons. There was a slight improvement in the exports of patent fuel of 6,000 tons. An adjustment of the ac- counts left the actual result of the month's working a loss of 1:30. It was pleasing to notice that Norway and France nearly doubled their require- ments in tinplates. Both of these were great fish countries, and the faot of the increases showed that Swansea had a very useful trade in this direction. Rumania was, of course, a dead letter, and China showed a falling ofl-altogclher :he de- crease was 9,441 tons—but he believed Mr. Law would agree with him that to put this I right all that was wanted w:is another Blue Funnel or two. He thought the;, must consider that as a whole they were doing as well as circumstances permitted, and they nurst continue to struggle on and do their best. Mr. Aeron Thomas seconded the adop- tion of the report, which was agreed to. I The Chairman said they had just sent to the Far East what he believed to be the largest cargo they had ever sent there —one of about 11,000 tons. He believed another steamer would take 2.000 tons more than this. A vote of condolence was accorded the relatives of the late Lord Jersey (a mem- ber of the Trust for 33 years) on the motion of Sir Griffith Thomas, who said that the deceased earl was always anxious to do anything he eoukl in Parliament, or elsewhere, to further the interest of the town and had", of Swansea.
SIXTH WELSH.I
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SIXTH WELSH. I Honoured by Sir John French. I Since they left Swansea last Octo-' ber, the 6th Battalion of the Welsh i Regiment has been doing a lot of hard ) work, although not in the firing line. A few days ago Sir John French paid a surprise visit to the battalion on their drill ground, and was very loud in his praise of the men's fit and smart appear- ance. He complirnen ted them on the very important work they were doing on the lines of communication and railheads, and "wished each and everyone jolly good luck. Unremitting Labours. I The popular Swansea battalion has now) been eight months with the British Expe- I ditionary Force in France. During this long interval the men—and their officers —have been unremitting in their labours, and though the bulk of the work has been of a detail character it has been of vital importance, and so well has it been ac- complished that encomiums have been showered on the devoted band on all hands and from all quarters, culminating in a signal eulogy from the highest in authority. On June 10 the battalion was on an eminence, going through its strictest pac- ings. In the shadow of trees, unknown to them, stood a short, thick-set man. His jaw was firm, his eyes were keen. Later in the day the boys read: The Commander in Chief, Field- Marshal Sir John French, ordered the commanding officer to say that he was very pleased to see the 6th Weleh this morning, after the work they have done on the lines of communication, which most have been very hard, and that he was glad to see that the battalion was so eoon going to the front. He knew the battalion would do,well, and wished them the best of luck.. You Terri- torials have giveja a noble and wonder- ful example in coming forward as you have.
LIGHTING REGULATIONS FOR I…
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LIGHTING REGULATIONS FOR I MOTOR CARS. In these days of re d uced lights on I motor cars, it should be noted that in certain places where bye-laws are existent, rendering it compulsory for motor vehicles to show two white lights to the front, summonses are being taken out against motorists who omit to carry the additional light. In a recent case in Glamorganshire, the magistrate dismissed the summons on payment of the costs, but expressed a hope that the Automobile Association and Motor Union would draw the attention of motorists to the various local areas in which the ordinary light- ing regulations are varied by local bye- laws. The following are the ooonties and tew-us in which there is an obligation upon motorists to show two white lights to the front, the lamps to be situated one on either side of the car. The places are: County councils of Glamorganshire and Staffordshire. Town councils of Neath, Merfehyr Tydfil, Henley, Dudley, New- castle-on-Tyne, Stafford, Monmouth, and Birmingham (the latter only during fog).
ALIENS ORDER CASES fM SWANSEA.
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ALIENS ORDER CASES fM SWANSEA. Two further summonses under the Aliens' Restriction Order came before the Swansea Bench on Monday. The defend- ants were Elizabeth Lewis, 69, Sebas- topol-street, St. Thomas, and Wm. Henry Brown, Central Hotel, High-street, Swansea. In the case hgainst Mr. Brown, who was represented by Mr. Henry Thompson, P.C. Francis said that he could not trace any telephone call to the Central Police Station from Mr. Brown in reference to the Spanish lady who had stayed at the hotel. In his defence, Mr. Brown said that the lady told him she was going to Cardiff, but as she had not been there before she had no idea what her address would be. Defendant, therefore, rang up the police I station for instructions. P.S. Jones said that no telephone call had been received at the station. I The Bench fined Mr. Brown ZS. Mrs. Lewis was fined 20s.
ANNUAL TEA, AT PILTON GREEN.__I…
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ANNUAL TEA, AT PILTON GREEN. I The Congregational Church at Piltoll Green held their annual tea, when gieat number of friends assembled from fa.- and n ar. Everything was carried on in a very efficient manner. The following ladies assisted at the tables:—Mre. Griffiths, the Manse; Mrs. Tucker, Pitton Cross; Mrs. Richard Kimley, Moor; Miss Beynon, Xargaiii; I Miss Samuel Pairland; Miss Mooiv, I Monksland; Miss Button, Pitton Cro&a; Misses Lily and Mary Tucker, Pit, I Cross; Mrs. Tanner, Pilton Gieen. Mr. HoskiD.s (Berrv FaMU. Mr. 1 I.I?E (Monkland). Mr. W. Bevan, Mr. Evan Tanner, Mr. D. J. Richards (Knelston), etc., rendered very valuable services. The ministers ot every denomination in the district were present, and in the even- ing the Rev. J. 11. Lewis, C.M of Burry Green, preached an edifying sermon to a crowded congregation. The Rev. D. T. Griffiths, pastor of the church, presided, and at the close thanked all for their presence and support to the good cause of tine Sundav School-
I TINNED MEAT.
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I TINNED MEAT. CARMARTHEN EDUCATIONISTS IN ARMS. t The Carmarthenshire Education Com- mittee at Carmarthen (Mr. W. N. Jones, of Ammanford, in the chair), considered the question of introducing practical subjects into the curriculum of the schools, as urged by the Board of Education. A sub-committoe, which had considered the matter, recommended that the formation of evening cl asses should be encouraged, and that the re- muneration of the teachers be increased from 3s. 6d. to 4s. per hour, plus a grant of 5s. per unit in average attendance, for all in attendance above ten and under 25. Mr. Mervyn Peel (Banyrallt) hoped that cookery was not the only domestic subject to be taught to girls. lie hoped they were going to instruct girls in ? domestic science in the larger sense of the term, and give them a knowledge of cleanliness, and a knowledge of Low to manage and feed children properly, and hew to keep the husband at home and not drive him to tie public house. Mr. Ben Evans (Pencader) said that in order to get this country on a level with other countries they must equip the rising generation with useful and prae- tical knowledge They were now laying the foundation-stone of education, and, it was a very important inauguration. He proposed that the report of the sub- committee be adopted. Mrs. Lloyd (Llanelly), in seconding, said that Carmarthenshire had been greatly behind the other counties of Wales in regard to the teaching of domestic science. She thought that Car- marthen was the last oounty to intro- dure it. Industrial people knew very little about cooking. They simply (ie., pended upon tinned goods. What kinJ t 01 a generation could they raise on food like that? The report of the sub-committee was adopted. The Rev. R. B. Jones (Llangendeirne) took exertion to a passage in the report of the clerk with regard to encouraging, continuation classes in the evenings, n the eVeningti, which stated. Unfortunately, it is too often foiand that the classes have to compete with local week-days religious ■ services and singing practices. Instead of receiving the support of the people who should realise their value, they are canstantly discouraged because the pre- sence of young people are required else- where.- Mr. Jones 6aid that such a passage was unj ust to ministers, who, asi a class, were certainly among the best; friends of education in the county. This was not tbe time to foster a godless cul- ture. Mr. H. Jones-Thomas (Llanfynydd) said there was a section of old people in the churches who were prejudiced against evening classes, and it was often very difficult for ministers to get up and an. nounce the classes. The matter was eventually dropped. I
SOLDIERS AND HAY HARVEST.…
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SOLDIERS AND HAY HARVEST. The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries ¡i have been informed by the Army Council that in view of the possible shortage of agricultural labour for the hay harvest, furlough will be given, at the discretion of the military authorities, to a limited number of soldiers of the new armies and of the Tentorial Force for work in the hay harvest as circumstances may permit. The furlough granted to each soldier will last only for such number of days, not ex- ceeding fourteen, as he is actually re- quired for haymaking. The employment of soldiers in the hay harvest will be subject to the following conditions:— 1. That suitable labour cannot be ob- tained in the locality; 2. That the farmer will undertake to pay each soldier sent at his request (a) 4e. a day if the soldier provides his own board and lodging; (b) 2s. 6d. a day if board and lodging is provided by the farmer. 3. That the farmer will provide convey- ance from and to the nearest railway station. No charge wil lbe made to the farmer for railway travelling expenses. Every endeavour will be made to ensure that the men released have been accus- tomed to farm work, but no guarantee to this effect can be given. The above arrangements will not apply to the corn harvest, in respect of which fresh regulations will be issued. Applications from farmers who desire t oemploy soldiers in the hay harvest must be made as soon as possible to the Board of Trade Labour Exchanges, when the application will be transmitted to the military authorities. Forme for the purpose are obtainable from the local Labour Exchange, the address of which cfin be obtained from the nearest Post Office.
THE BORDERERS' BAND. I
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THE BORDERERS' BAND. I The members of the band of the Pem- broke Division of the South Wales Bor- derers, which was again at work on re- cruiting marches on Monday, are delighted with the way in which they have been received and treated by Swansea people, from the Mayor down. And Swansea has been delighted and inspirited with their music- Of the band of jwt over 40 performers, 10 fewer than 14 have been wounded at the front, as also has Lieutenant Hayes, who is in charge of the party-a fact which carries an appeal of its own. The band visited some districts on Saturday, not so much in the hope of getting recruits as to confer a compli- ment one the relatives of the men who. have already enlisted, and they were greatly struck with the appearance of the streets and the few eligible men to be seen. The attendance at the Victoria Park meeting, too, delighted them, and while the visit has so far brought a good number of promises to enlist, it is felt that local regiments have also been bene- fited by the martial spirit aroused. While of course the Borderers want men—and the more they get the longer Swansea will have their band in the town—with a certain amount of reservation they would as soon see them join other units. An excellent programme of music was rendered by the band in the Victoria Park, Swansea, on Saturday evening, be- fore a large and appreciative crowd. The South Wales Borderers is the regi- ment to which Mr. Henry Mond, son of the Right Hon. Sir Alfred Mond, Bant., M.P., was recently gazetted.
A MASTER COOK.I
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A MASTER COOK. I Sergeant D. C. Liliey, Swansea I Battalion, is a Master^ Cook, hav. I ing had some ex., periance in cooking wiLh the troops in j the South African j W a r, he was chosen to attend a cooking course at Warrington. The cjicdce was not niia- p L-aoed, as Sergeant Liliey returned to Rhyl, having been successful in ob. taining a sufficient j number of marks, top) ace him top in his class. Durinsr i the past few weeks various companies i have been under ctmv&s, and the bovs" are loud in their praise of the gcod work done by Sergeant Lilley. Sergeant Lilley! is a Swansea boy, and his home is at Sketty
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WANTED HCCEIPT FOR A FINE.…
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WANTED HCCEIPT FOR A FINE. I At Carmarthen, on Saturday, Harold Camdell, labourer, 2, Tycoch Cottages. Kidwelly, was fined 2Us. for falsely repre- senting himself to be a bona-fide traveller and endeavouring to get drink on Sunday at a public-house within the three miles limit of his abode. Police-Constable Davies (Kidwelly) said that defendant could earn £ 2 a week as a labourer at the brickworks. Then I will change job6 with you," retorted Camdell. The Presiding Magistrate (Mr. T. Lewis): Are you married? Defendant: No, I am not, I am thank- ful to say. (Laughter). Anyhow, Fd better square up, but it is very salty. (Laughter). A little later Camdell returned into Court, and caused a further diversion by walking on to the Bench, remarking, Mav I got a receipt for the twenty
HIS " REVENGE." )
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HIS REVENGE." ) At the Ammanford Police Court on Monday, a tramping labourer named Thomas Smith was charged witil drunkenness and disorderly conduct on Saturday night, and also with doing wilful damage to a plate glass window, the property of Eugenio Cresci, refresh- ment house keeper, Ammanford, to the extent of £10. Inspector Davies said he saw defendant surrounded by a large crowd outside the I shop. Mrs. Cresci said to witness That is the man who put hit. foot twice through my window." Defendant then said, Yes, I had my revenge. I put my foot through the window because they turned me out of the shop when I went to get some lemonade." Defendant, who admitted the offence, said he was very eorry for what he had done. lie was sentenced to 14 days' imprison- ment on th" first charge, and two msntlis i on the ,«onond.
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WAR WORKERS AND DRINK. REFRESHMENT ROOMS TO SUB- STITUTE THE PUBLIC HOUSE. A supplement to the London Gazette" issued Saturday, contains an Order in Council defining the powers of a Board, to be called the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic), consisting of a chairman and such Dersons as the Minister of Munitions may appoint for the purposes of the control of the saLe and supply of intoxicating liqwor in any area. The Board may, by order, (a) Direct that any lioeneed premise* or club in the area in which intoxi- cating liquor is sold by retail or sop- plied shall be closed either for all pur- poses or for the purposes of such sale or supply. (b) Regulate the hours during which any such premises or clubs are to be or may be kept open for such sale- (c) Prohibit the sale by retail or the supply of any specified clam or de- scription of intoxicating hcfuor in any licensed premises in the area. Further, it is enacted that the Board may regulate the introduction of intoxi- cating liquor into the area, and transport of intoxicating liquor within the area. Although not actually mentioned the area referred to means in districts where war munitions are made. The order may be made applicable to all liceaaed pro- mises and clubs within the area. Powers are also conferred upon the Board to prohibit the sale of liquor ex- cept by themselves; to make such pro- visions for the prevention of the practice of treating within the area, and to estab- lish and maintain within the area refresh- ment rooms for the sale of refreshtmentB, including, if thought fit, the sale of intoxicating liquor. Where the Board consid it is expedient they may acquire any business including stock-in- trade carried on in any premises, within the area. The Board may, without any lioemm far the sale of intoxicating liquor or otherwise carry on in any premises oc- cupied by them, any business involving the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor, refreshments, or tobacco, and for that purpose shall not be subject; to any of the provisions of the law relating to licens- ing. Moreover, the Board shall have power to provide entertainment or recreation for persons frequenting premises carried on by them. Arrangements may be made by the Board with the Postmaster General for affiooding postal and banking facilities on or aeor the premises in which business is carried on by the Board to persons frequenting such pre- mises. It is further enacted that all okhgaticKe under covenant, con-tract or otherwise to which the holder of a license or the occupier of licensed premiee6 is subject, and which any action off the Board make it impossible for him to fulnl. shall be suspended so long as snch impossibility continue, and shall not be binding during that period. If any person attempts to eontravem these regulations, he will be guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. In the provi- sion relating to the constitution of the Board, it is expressly stated that the Board may sue or be sited- The regula- tions apply to Scotland and Ireland, sub- ject to certain technical modifications. The regulations, it is stated, are made for the purpose of increasing, directly or indirectly, the efficancy of labour in stash areas, and preventing the efficiency of labour in auch areas being impaired by drunkenness, alcoholism, or excess. The supplement also contains an Older ia Council amending and extending the Lighting Regulations of the Defence of the Realm Act, and the forowing in- teresting clause is inserted after Regula- tion 22:— If any person without lawful authority or excu se uses or has in his possession or under his control any cipher, code, or other means adapted for secretly com- municating naval or militaiy informa- tion, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations unless he proves that the cipher, code, or other means of secret communication is intended and used solely for commercial or other- legitimate purposes."
DID NOT HEAR THE TRAIN.
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DID NOT HEAR THE TRAIN. Tte inquest was held at I«LaneUy on Saturday, on Maggie Jones, 18 yeaxs of age, the daughter of Daniel Jones. Z. Rail- way-place, who was killed on the G. W ..R. line on Thursday by the 1.10 express train. The father said deoaaeed was rathee deaf. John J. Jonee, signalman at Old Onatie Crossing, said the driver of the express train loudly eonnded the engine whistle, and shouted. Witness then saw deceased step right in front of the train. Dd. Jones, 23, Denton-road, Cardiff, the driver, said he was in charge of the train. When approaching the Old Castle Crossing he saw deceased crossing from the up-aid- ing on to the up main line. She was carry- ing a bag on her back. Witness sounded the whistle, but she seemed to take no notice, and he then blew the whistle sharply. She walked a few steps alongside the rail6, and stepped ovex. As soon as he saw her turn- ing her back towards him he applied the bra-keo and kept on blowing the whistle. She must have seen the shadow ol the ap- proaching train, as she. made an effort to get away, but the left buffer of the engine struck her. A verdict of "Accidental death" was No turned.
PEER'S FIGHTING SON LOST.
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PEER'S FIGHTING SON LOST. Leave to presume the death of the Holt. Gerard Freeman Thomas, heir of Lord Willingdon, was on Monday given by Mr. Justice Bai-grave Deane in the Pro- bate Court. Mr. Freeman Thomas was lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, and the Court was asked by counsel to give leave to presume death on Septet ber 14th in the. Battle of the Aisnp. It was said that ou the second day of the battle a shrapnel shell burst in front of Lieutenant Freeman Thomas, that he immediately fell, and ihai he was believed j then to have met with his death. j His Ivordship. who had previously ad- journed the hearing of the applination, j now said he had seen the parties in tha case, and he thought he could do no harm V l,r> "rantprl leavp to presume destà.