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ABERAVON BLAZE. £1,088 DAMAGES DONE TO BUSINESS PREMISES AND STOCK. Early oia Monday morning a fire broke out in the ironmongery premises of Mr. H. Walsli, J.P., Cwmavon-road, Aberavon, and although the Aberavon Fire. Brigade, under Captain Anderson, together with a number of the local police, were promptly on the scene, the front of the premises, containing highly inflammable material, was completely gutted. The conflagration also did damage t& the adjacent premises ¡ of Mr. H. Cotton, hairdresser; Mr. P. H. Williams, second-hand clothes dealer; and i the extensive premises of Mr. Henry Wood, baker and confectioner. The entire damage is estimated to be upwards of = £ 1,000. Fortunately, the. out- break was observed early by P.S. Harris, who immediately gave the alarm to the fire brigade, who were at work OR the blaze within thirteen minutes. The members of the brigade and the police, at great personal risk, succeeded in removing the safe and books from the office of the ironmongery business. The fire was extinguished in just under two and a half hours. J The premises of Mr. P. H. Williams. 10, Cwmavon-road, were the object ot nitich curiosity, as being the old police lock-up in the old days of Aberavon. It is understood that most of the loeswas covered by insurance.

ABERAVON AND RED CROSS. I On Saturday, Aberavoa, Port Talbot and district devoted its energies and financial assistance to a flag day in aid of. the local voluntary aid detachment of the Red Cross Society. The proceeds will be devoted to providing uniforms and equip- ment for the local detachment, which numbers about 100, chietiv railway men, all well qualified in ambulance work. The detachment will be always on call to reader any assistance for the removal of wounded soldiers at any place between Newport and Llanelly. The event was splendidly organised by a committee, con- fisting of Councillor Edward Lowther (chairman), Councillor John David (treasurer), Councillor W. B. Hallows (district secretary), Mr. Edwin James Thomas (detachment secretary), Mr. R. J. Williams (financial secretary). Messrs. Dd. Jenkins, Geo. O'Sullivan. and E. Merchant Jenkins. A magnificent band of lady sellers worked indefatigably throughout the day, with the result that tl40 was realised, made up as follows:—Aberavon-Port Talbot, £98tet. 10d.; Cymmer, Glyno corrwg, and Blaengnvynfi, £ 20; Pyle, £ 13 17s. 6d.; Cwmavon, ES 17s. 8d. During the evening the Aheravon St. Mary?s Military Band, under the c?on-I ductorship of Mr. Charles Vowles, paraded the streets in aid of the mov? ment. These Who Helped. The names of the flag sellers and the amounts realised were as followsMiss j Jessie Grant and Miss Cann, £ S 0s. 7d.;| Miss Lowther and Mise H. David, Miss i Williams, Miss, Gibb and Miss D. James,; S7 7s. 6d.; Mies David and Mia-, Ware, £6 I. 18s 4d.; Miss L. Webster and Miss G. Emery. £ t 4s. 3d.; Miss G. Burgees and Miss Marshall, £ 4 11)s. 3d.; Miss D. Jones. Miss G. Cound. 1:5 10s. 4d.; Miss L. Griffiths, £ 3; Miss E. Edwards. B2 16s. 9d.; Miss A. Phillips and Mies D. Harris, El 6s. 4d.; Mies Jenkins, Miss Sbenton, S2 Is 3d.; Mks Loveluek, Miss Walsh. £2 1te. 7id.; Mies E. John, Miss H. Stephens, S2 3s. 1d.; Misses Loveluck. Cl 10s. did.; Miss D. Thomas, Miss Smith, £ 4 54. 9d.; Miss Heyoock and Miss 1. Llewellyn, £ 1 12s.; Miss Price, £1 4s. Md.; Miss Baker, Miss Phillips. 13 18s. lJd.; Miss Field- ing, Miss Jenkin8.,£ 13s. 6d.; Miss Jacob, Miss Jonce, 12 12s. Id.; Misses Smith, R3 las. 7ld.: Miss Bond, Miss Roderick Cl 3s. id: Miss Jenkins, Miss Brockle- bank, £ 3 16s. Od.; Miss Day, 9s. 5d.; Miss 4liaw, t2; Mrs. Percy Jacob, t3; Miss ?tone, £1 18s. 5d.; Miss K. Davies, 10^d.; Miss David, Mi&s E. Cound, C4 12s. 8d.; Mies Grant, Miss Cound, S2 OS. I' 7d.; Mr. Smith and P.S. Tarr (Glyn- eorrwg) £ 20; Miss Howells (Pyle), £13 17s. id.; Mr. Morgan (Cwmavon), S8 17s. 8d.; Miss Vaughan, 10s. 'd.

MELI NCRYTHAN GIRL'S SECOND I BABY. Thomas Tamplin, a widower, of Brook- dale, Melincrythan, was at Neath on Monday summoned by Lilian Douse, of I Cecil-street, in respect of her illegitimate ciiitd. Mr. Windsor Williajns appeared I for complainant, and Mr. L. M. Thomas 1 defended. Complainant, a young girl of 20, told the court that it was her second child. Defendant was a furnaceman, and had children as old as she was. The night following his wife's funeral she met de- fendant in the lane at the back of her h{\e. and improper conduct eomfcne.-d aRcl continued with frequency for four months. When she toM him of her con. dition in September she alleged that de- fendant rose his hand to strike bpr." Beatrice Pascoe, a neighbour, said she saw Tamplin helping Miss Douse over his garden wall one night in May of last year. She put down the date behind the kitehen door when she went in. but her mother had since papered the kitchen. Mr. L. M. Thomas: Waat nisae you write down the date3 Witness: I did it for sport. Mrs. Wedlake said she had seen the two together, and one night found them in a compromising attitude. Defendant gave a total denial of the allegations, and said he was the father of 12 children. The Bench adjudged defendant to be tli« father of the child, and ordered him to ,pay 3s. 6d. a week, and expenses.

SHATTERED NERVES LEAD TO DESERTION. At the Aberavon County Police Court I en Monday, William Jones, a native of Cwmavon and a private of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was charged with leaving his regiment without leave. P.S. Evans (Cwmavon) deposed to arrest- ing defendant. Defendant said he had been twice at the front, and his nerves were so shattered Hit the time that he did not know what he was doing. Re was anxious now to get back, but asked tfca-t he should be allowed to return to his regiment without an escort. W. G. McNeil said defendant was a cousin of his. He had been three times wounded, and had been in five desperate engagements, and he suddenly had a desire to come home to see his mother before re- turning to the front again, thinking that it may be the last time he would see her. He ws*s moat anxious to go back, but wished to avoid the considered disgrace of being taken back by an escort. The Chairman: We do not know Yhethm- 3^9 have the right to do 90, but in this case we aoceda to the request.

TREATING THE SENTRY. SHOPKEEPER'S SERIOUS OFFENCE I AT SWANSEA. Serious allegations were made at Swan- sea Police .Court on Wednesday against Charles Ellis, storekeeper, who as faid to have offered drink to sentries on duty. Ellis, who said he was drunk and re- membered nothing of the incidents of that night, was charged (!) With being drunk and disorderly on August 23rd; (2) Assaulting Sergt. Killer, in charge of the sentries, in the execution of his duty, and (3) Giving intoxicating drink to the sentries on duty. Sergt. Killer said that prisoner was drunk when be came on the scene. He one-red witness a drink but witness re- fused. and pointed out to defendant that treating was not allowed. Defendant then offered a bottle of whisky to the sentry. Witness called out the guard to take Ellis into custody, whereupon the latter struck him a violent blow in the chest. Defendant was arrested by the guard and locked np. Ellis expressed great regret, and said he had had too much drink. He had been to sea all his life, and this was the first occasion for him to get into trouble. Sentries' Difficulties. Lieutenant Mullines explained to the Bench that the reason that the military authorities had decided to bring the case to that court was a very sufficient one. The military had had considerable trouble, and it had been very hard for the non-commissioned ofSccrs to stand the treatment meted out to them. The soldiers had frequently been struck, and the Commanding Officer had decided to bring this case forward more as a warn- ing to others. The Chairman (Mr. A. H. Thomas) after impressing upon defendant the serious nature of the charges against him, said that the Bench in their judicial capacity and as loyal citizens of this great Empire, were bound to see that the law was carried out. As citizens, they ought to assist the military in every way pos- sible. Prisoner was liable to go to prison for each of the offences, but the Bench had decided to be lenient. For having been drunk and disorderly a fine of 20s. wa6 imposed, and on each of the other charges a fine of 40s. was inflicted, mak- ing a total of £ 5.

"A PROMPT RESPONSE." Amongst the recent visitors to Swansea was Pte. Howie Powell, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powell, formerly of Ynysmeudw, [Uano], Pontardawe. Mrs. Powell is a sister of Dr. Wm. Morgan, Somerset-place. Swan- .300. Young Powell came across with a contingent of the Canadian Mounted Rifles, and after stay- ing a day or two it Swansea with his uncle William, he proceedel to the ■Swansea Valley and spent a pleasant time with his other rela. tives, the Morgan's. of Abercrave Colliery. An amusing incident in connection with this visit is unfolded by the popular mcdko 1 had never previously the privi- lege of seeing my dear little nephew, aa hid mother and father left here many years ago for Canada. Hearing. however, that Howie had joined the Canadian contingent and was coming to this country prior to pro- ceeding to France. I sat down one Sunday evening and penned a few lines extending to him a warm and welcome invitation as soon as he reached these shores to come and make his home with me during his etay in Wales. The house-keeper afterwards took the letter to the General Post Office. In her temporary absence there came a knock at the front door; I went and answered it. When I opened the door a tall, smart yonng fellow dressed in khaki confronted me. He was over six feet in height .and a glorious specimen cf manhood. He looked at me for a second, and then smilingly inquired 'Whether Dr. William Morgan was in?' J told him I was that gentler-nati. 'Well,' be responded, I am your Sister Jane's son from Canada' You can imagine my surprise at the prompt response to my invitation, and to find my dear little nephew stood up- wards of six feet high!"

WOUNDED, BUT CHEERFUL. I Private Charles Thomas, of the 6th Welsh, whose parents reside at 65, Fleet-st., writ- ing home from "Some- where in the West Front" on August 19, eays: "Just a few lines to let you know I am in the best of health and jetting on well. I have just been admitted to hospital for a few days with my back. A piece of shell hit me, but did very little harm--& narrow escape for me. Don't worry: I shall be out shortly. The weather 4- beautiful out. here now, and I hope it is the same I at hC«at'>. We get fine treatment in the hospitals here.

DUNVANT MEN WOUNDED. News has been received at Dunvant that three Dunvant soldiers have been wounded at the Dardanelles -Private J. Parker, Private Johnson, and Private G. Bay- liss. The nature of the wounds of Parker and Johnson is not known. Pri- vate Glyn Bayliss is suffering from a thigh wound, and is at present in hos- pital in Hants. Baylies is well- known in football circles, and was a prominent local player. He came of fighting stock. His brother, Jesse Bay- liss, who resides at Dunvant, lost his arm I in the battle of Drienfontein, South Africa..

PORT TALBOT ALIEN FINED. At Aberavon on Monday a Swede named Nils Ferdinand Neilson, Port Talbot, a dock tipper, was charged with neglecting to register himself as an alien. Inspector W. E. Rees (Port Talbot) de- posed to ttie facts, and said that de- fendant had been tpn years in Port Talbot.-D,ofe,nd"t was fined IO9. J

I POULTRY FARM ON HOUSE TOP. I (Photo by Chapman.) The lofty buildins of Alexandra-road, Swansea, scarcely conjures up the spectacle of cackling fwls and new laid eggs. Yet on the roof of Siddall Buildings a poultry farm on a small but profitable scale is an accomplished fact. The fowls are accommodated with spacious runs, and the enterprising owner is reaping the reward of his industry. -—————————————————————. ?——————

ABERAVON HOSPITAL. I At Bethany Vestry, Port Talbot, on Saturday night (Mr. Frank B. Smith pre- siding), a meeting of the representatives of the subscribing bodies to the new Aberavon-Port Talbot and District Hos- pital was held. for the purpose of electing the house committee and the finance com- II mittee. Arising over a question of representa- tion, Mr. Wm. Jenkins (Miners' Agenr) stated that vast sums had been subscribed by the colliers employed at the Avon Valley Collieries, to both Cardiff and Swansea Hospitals. If the colliers were given fair representation in the control of the new hospital, they were quite pre- pared to transfer their subscriptions from the Cawiiff and Swansea Institution to- wards the new Aberavon-Port Talbot and District Hospital. The following ofifcers were elected:— President, Mr. S. H. Bvass, J.P.; vice- president, Mr. F. B. Smith; secretary, Mr Duncan McFadyen; treasurer, Mr. W. B. Hallowes. T-fouse Committee.—Messrs. Chas. Rout- ledge, Alfred Coombs, WID. Jenkins, Dd. Davies. R. Gates. M. Davies, L. M. Hare, H. Hargraves, W. Redmore, F S. Scott. Private members: Messrs. J. M. Turnock, Lemuel Jones, D. E. Jones, H. A. Burgess, J.P., Wm- Thomas F nance Committee.—Messrs. Wm. Jen- kins, R. Laven" H. Leyshon, R. Evans (B:yn), Gee. Morris and Jas. Watkins. Private members: Rev. E. Rees, Messrs. D. W. Jones, H. A. Burgess, J.P., and W. R. Thomas. It was decided that the House Com- I mittee hold a meeting on Saturday, Sept. 4th, for the purpose of framing the rules and regulations of the new hospital.

'I- ABERAVON FLAG DAY. 1 In comparison with other towns through- out the country, Aboravun, Port Talbot, and district have come out exceptionally well over their recent French flag day by realis- ing the magnificent sum of £ 36. The actual sale of flags realised X162. but thanks to I th admirable efforts 'of County Councillor Percy Jacob private donations by the lead- ing industrial Arms of the district brought the amount up to £ 362. The private donar tions were as follows:— Glanavon Garw Colliery Co.. £ 40; Oak- wood Colliery Co., £ 20; Cribb Fawr Colliery Co., £ 20; Cynon Colliery Co., EZO; Imperial .Navigation Colliery Co., £ 20; Messrs. Bald- wins, Ltd.. 120; Mr. S. H. Byass (Mansel Tin- ¡ plate Works), £ 20; Port Talbot Graving Dock Co.. £ 20; Messrs. Vivian and So-is, JS10 10s. Port Talbot Steel Works Co., F,5 5s.; Port Talbot Crown Preserved Coal Co., £ 5-5a. Splendid work in connection with the fund was performed by the committee, consisting of Councillor Percy J aob (chairman), Messrs. David Jenkins, George O'Sullivan, Ernest Tennant, Councillor Bonkin Jones, and Mr. E Marchant Jenkins (hon. secre- tary). A large and enthusiastic army of Lady flag sellers also contributed materially to the success of the patriotic movement.

I SKEWEN HERO'S HOplE-COMING. ol 9 On Monday evening Cage and streamers were flying .1.t Skwen to celebr?.te the return home of Corpl. John S. Chick, A.C.V., son of Mrs. Chick, Wern-road, Skewen, who il attached to the Royal Engineers as a dispatch rider. He joined the colours last Christmastime. It was on Whit-Sunday that he was wounded. He had successfully car- ried in important message to those in the fire zone, and was returning when a piece of shrapnel caught him on the right hand, badly smashing several of his finger-A. Al- though the wounds were serious, he pro- ceeded with the receipta to the head- quartera. During the short time he was at the front this gallant young soldier (he is only just 19) has experienced some thrilling i incidents, and h.1.s had several narrow escapes. He is well known throughout the district as a most artistic and capable violinist, having won his A.C.V. at a very early age. A brother also in serving bia country.

I ABERAVON LEASEHOLD SOLD. On Monday, at the Walnut Tree Hotel, Aberavon, Mr. Richard T. C. Bevan (of the firm of Messrs. Bevan and Peile, auctioneers, Port Talbot and Porthcawl) offered for sale the lea%hold business premises known as Paris House, formerly a licensed premises known as the Bear Hotel, Aberavon, at present occupied by Messrs. Williams and j Co. drapers and milliners. The premises are hold on a lease of 99 years from 29th' September, 1889, at an apportioned rent of jE17 10s. per annum. They are now let to the Bhondda Valley Breweries Co., Ltd., for a term of 21 years from the 1st January, 1898, at a rent of £ 190, 'the tenants paying all rartes and taxes and keeping and giving up the premises, in repair. The protjerty, which wa* sold subject to, and with the benefit of this underlease, w-as knocked down to Councillor Hopkin B. Jones, Aber- avon, for ElW. The solicitor for the vendors was Mr. M. 1 A. Jenkins, Aberavon.

RISKED NINETY LIVES FOR A SMOKE. At the Aberavon County Police Court on Monday a collier named Morgan Owen, employed at the Tomiynvdd Rhondda Colliery, Cwmavon, was charged with smoking a cigarette in the colliery head- ing, where safety lamps were used. W. R. Jones, colliery manager, said that on the 17th inst. he was in No. 6 heading of the colliery, where he saw defendant smoking a cigarette, which he threw away, and witness picked it up. Defendant said, I am very sorry; I don't know what made me do it." 2\J f. Byass: It is a very serious offence, as the lives of other men are endangered. and the lives of others must be protected. At the time of the cffence there were 90 men working in the colliery. In face of previous good character, a fine of 40s. was inflicted. I

AN YSTRADGYNLAIS SUFFERER. Col.-Sergt.-Major George E. Best, of Ystradgynlais, one of the Brecknock Ter- ritorials, invalided home from Aden. He I inow, with some twenty other Breck-! nocks, in the Military Hospital at Cardiff.

I PLUCKY SWANSEA LADY. There was an exciting scene on the Swansea Sands near Brynmill just before sii. o'clock on Wednesday evening. Bathing was in full swing, and the Cor- poration cubicles were having a busy time. The tide was nearly full up, with the result that there was a good depth of water' in the neighbourhood of the diving stage. Suddenly the onlookers were thrown into a state of confusion by Miss M. Baker, of Milton-terrace, Mount Pleasant. Hiaving got out. of, her d,-ptli-tlie beach at this point slants deceptively—she shouted for helpi being in imminent peril of drowning. If it had happened hall-an- bour later there would have ;)&pn several expert swimmers to go to her, assistance. As it was, however, there was nobody at band, who could assist. Recognising t-his, Mrs. Fred FoTdham, of King Edward's-road, who was sitting on tho sands with her two-vear-old son, bravely rushed into the waiter fuilv clothed, even to the. extent of taking her handbag with her. She reached the struggling girl. but, being encumbered by clothing, s he herself got into difficulties through Miss Baker clutching her. A gentleman by the name of Morris, also fully clothed, then entered the water, and, with other assist- ance, he managed to get the two ladies to the shore. Both of them were in a state of collapse, Mrs. Fordham being, if anything, the worse of the two. Stimu- lants were sent for, and the ladies eventu- ally returned to their homes, Mrs. Ford- ham having to borrow some clothing. The action of Mrs. Fordham in risking I her life was commended on all hands.

1 A BAGLAN TRESPASS. At Aberavon on Monday, John Ryan, j mason's labourer, Aberavon, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of conies on the Baglan Estate. Hy. Church (bailiff j I and ?une?eeper) said he saw defendant come out cf the Baglan Wood and re-set f two wire snares which had been knocked I down in a field. Fined 10s.

Mr. Frank Hawkins, Tvnewydd Hotel, Porth, has been granted a commission as second-lieutenant in the 20th Welsh Regi- l ment. Second-Lieutenant Hawkins is well known throughout South Wales as an athlete who at. one time represented Wales on the football field.

DANISH FUNERAL SERVICE FOR E 13 HEROES. Copenhagen, Wednesday.—On the occa- sion of the funeral service for the dead British sailors of the E13 every ship in the harbour to-day flew its flag at half- mast. The coffins of all the victims were covered with the British colours and masses of wreaths. Rear-admiral Lachariae, chief of the high personages invited to the service, among whom were Dr. Munch. Minister of National Defence, the Admiral in com- mand, the General in command, the Bri- tish. French. Russian, and Belgian Minis- ters. and all the officers of the Danish squadron here not ,on duty. There was a guard of honour of 200 sailors. All the interned British seamen were also pre- sent. At the close of the funeral service the coffins were borne from the hall in which it was held by Dutch sailors, the in- terned commander following immediately behind. Outside the hall a detachment of nava l men with a band headed the funeral cortege which passed down tho avenues lined with sailors to the steamer Vidar. As the coffiats were placed on board the band played.the hymn, Keaser, my God, to Thee." The Vidar flew, thf, Danish marine flasr on her after mast, and the- British naval ensign on the main, both Sa?s flying at half-mast. As soon as the conins and the piles of wreaths had been placed on board the steamer cast off, the band played the British National Anthem, and the sailors presented arms. The Vidar was escorted out of the harbour by the torpedo boats Stoeren and Springenen. The departure of the vessel was watched from the shore by great crowds of people, all standing with bared heads as the vessel passed.—Press Association War Special.

VANGUARD'S RUSH THROUGH I GOWER DESCRIBED. I At Penmaen Sessions on Tuesday, Geo. Taylor, proprietor of the Vanguard 'buses, was charged with driving a motor 'bus in a manner dangerous to the public. Mr. C. J. C. Wilson, solicitor, deputy coroner for Gower stated that on the 27th July he was in ParkmilL and when mar the New Inn heard the whistle of a motor 'bus. At the same time a farmer's cart- came along the road going in the direction of Swansea. Witness and his bister stood as near the wall as possible. The farmer's cart was oppo- site to them. The 'bus, which was going from Swansea to Gower, swung in so near that it struck witness's coat and knocked hill sister on the hip and her umbrella from her grasp. The 'bus was travelling about 50 miles an hour. Mrs. Williams, wife of Ed. Williams, of Ianlton, also gave evidence. She said- she thought Mr. Wilson and his sister would be killed. The defendant, who was represented by Mr. Leyshon, said his 'buses travelled less than 12 miles an hour. He said there was ample room for two vehicles to pass at that spot.—Fined S2 and witness's ex- penses.

VALUE OF CLOSING ORDER. A table compiled in the Magistrates' Clerk's Office in Liverpool shows a con- siderable reduction in the cases of drunkenness since the new regulation came into force on the Monday of last week The following figures show the number of persons charged with drunkenness be- fore the magistrates on Hie days men- tioned:— Week ended Week Aug. 25. before. Tuesday 9 29 Wednesday. 15 27 Thursday. 11 25 Friday 19 Satllrday 1>9 Monday 51 ? 118 217 The decrease in the number of arrests nn Monday of last week may lie partly accounted for by the fact that it was an exceptionally wet night.

I BOY PUSHED INTO RESERVOIR. I A strange story of a five-year-old boy's death by drowning was told at an inquest at Caetleclown, near Sunderland on Tues- day. With two other boys the child was play- ing at a coliery reservoir, when one sug- gested to the other that they should push him in. Deceased pushed the boy who suggested this, and the boy replied by pushing him into the water. The boy who had done this and his comrade then ran away, leaving deceased, and did not tell anyone until the next day because they were frightened that they would be punished. The child's body was then re- covered. The jury returned a verdict of Acci- dental death whilst playing." t

WASTED JOURNEYS. I GRIEVANCES OF EYE PATIENT'S I VISITING SWANSEA. The monthly meeting of the Swansea Hospital Board of Management was held on Wednesday morning, Rev. H. C. gander in the chair. The House Committee's minutes in- cluded the following The Committee considered the complaint made to the Board, viz.: That some of the eye patients coming from a distance had to pay several visits before being seen by a doctor." A sub-committee had been ap- pointed to visit the Eye Hospital and re- port. Mr. W. A. Thomas pointed out that they had lost the services of Dr. Hamil- ton Quick, who was now with the,Colours, and that Dr. Thomas spent only part of his time in Swansea. Mr. Hughes said the staff had not been I much reduced, but they had lost a por- tion of their services, and if medical men could assist them they would be very grateful. He thought they might appeal to the local branch of the British Medical Association. The Chairman said he thought the com- mittee had hit on a scheme to prevent fruitless railway journeys. But as some of the committee were away on holidays, and Dr. Thomas himself will be taking holidays as • from September 4th, the matter was referred to the House Com- mittee. The Building Committee had considered the question of a are escape for the new wing, aud had resolved";—That we can- not see our way to recommend any ex- penditure on a wooden fire escape of a temporary character. Mr. Aeron Thomas, chairman of the Building Committee, said their view was that the fear of any fire in this building was very remote, that an escape was not require.1, and would be waste. If they put up a wooden ladder, that would be likely rather to defeat the object they had in view. This was no time to spend money on hobbies. (Applause.) Col. Morgan favoured a fire escape, whether temporary or permanent. What they wanted was a fire escape for that ward. After further discussion, Mr. Tuckfield said what they took exception to was the scheme of Col. Morgan. It was absolutely useless to place a wooden structure at that end of the building, and a direct waste of money. If they said they wanted a wooden structure put up, they must get someone else to do it. He wouldn't. He reminded Colonel Morgan that up to 17 years ago they had no fire escapes, and Colonel Morgan was one of those who opposed it. Colonel Morgan denied this, but Mr. Tuckfield repeated the statement, remark- ing it was absolute nonsense." Colonel Morgan warmly protested. Mr. Tuckfield had no right, he said, to make such comments. Mr. Tuckfield: The dog days are not over, Mr. Chairman. Colonel Morgan again protested. The Chairman observed he thought it was a difference in memory. Colonel Morgan: He has no right to make these comments. It means that I'm telling a lie! Mr. Tuckfield again repeated the state- ment, whereupon Colonel Morgan warmly retorted: You must, stop this, Mr. Chairman, or I'm going The Chairman thought that Mr. Tuck- field's reference to the dog days was ob- jectionable. Ultimately. Mr. Reuben Robinson's resolution that the matter be referred back was passed nem con. Mr. Abe Freedman was appointed as representative on the Board for the Swansea Town Association Football Club

FUNERAL OF MR. TOM WILLIAMS, MUMBLES. The death took place on W ed nes- I The death took place on Wednes- day at the Mumbles Cemetery of Mr. Thos. W illiams, of J, Church terrace, ¡ Mumbles, who died with tragic sudden- ness on S a t u r d ay. The cortege was one of the largest seen at the Mumbles for some considerable time, deceased being twell-known and ex- ceedingly po p u 1 a r. The London and North Western Rail- ?way Company was represented by Mr. E. Goulbourne, Traffic Superintendent, Inspectors Thomas and Evans, and stationmasters from Llan- dovery, Llanwrtyd Wells, Builth Road, Swansea, Swansea Bay, Knighton, Broome, etc., together with a large number of officials of the Company, by whom the deceased was employed as guard for several years. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Williams (widow); Mr. W. Williams, R.N.R. (brother); Mr. Bennison, Aberystwyth (father-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Swansea (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. W. Web- born (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies, Blackpill (cousins); Mr Willie Davies, Blackpill; Mr. Philip Clement, Swansea (uncle); Messrs. Chas. Cousins, W. Hancock, and F. Sandrv (cousins): Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Webborn (brother-in-law and efster-in-law); Miss Violet Bennison, Mr Ivor Powell. Harold, Geerge. Reuben, Vera and Doris Web- born (nephews and nieces); Mr. and Mrs. i hael, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Gowerton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, Gowerton; Mrs. Jenkin Evans, Abèryst- wyth (sister-in-law). The Rev. J. W. Smith, Congregational mini&ter. Mumbles, officiated at the cemetery. A large number of floral tributes were sent, which included one from the members of the Oystermouth Council.

WAUNWEN MAN WOUNDED. [ Mrs. Ford, of No. 10, Hall-etreet. Waun- Wen, Swansea, has received a messaffft from the head- quarters to the effect that her son, Pte. Tom Ford, has been wounded in the Dardanelles. Pte. Ford, who is a well- known Swansea boy, was, jirior to enlist- ing, employed by Mr. Woodley, the butcher. Joining the South Lanca- shires in September, he left for the Dar- danelles a few weeks ago, and has taken part in some of the biggest engagements. The message re- ceived by Mrs. Ford does not 6-ay to what extent he has been wounded. I

I The King, accompanied by Princess Mary, went for a ride in Windsor Great I Park on Wednesday.

PORTHCAWL REST CLOSED. The committee of the Porthcawl and Southerndown Rests" intimates that it has been decided, with much regret, to close the two "Rests" not later than October 15 next. It may, however, be found necessary to close either or both of them on an earlier date. The reasons for this decision," writes the secretary, Mr. Arthur Williams. "are in great part due to the war and reduced income arising therefrom (with increased cost of food supplies), also an insufficiency of water at the Porthcawl Rest." The committee also wish regret- fully to add that owing to the shortage of water at the latter Rest," it has been compelled to reduce the number of patients there by over 100, so that we have that number of beds empty. It is. however, hoped that this will be temporary, and as soon as an adequate supply of water is renewed the Porthcawl Ei-st will, if possible, resume its full activities up to the above-meotioned date."

DIED AT THEIR GAMES. While playing round the Matlock golf courre on Monday, Mr. James Taylor (60), a hatter, of Denton, fell down and died eoon afterwards. At an inquest at Paddington on Monday on. the body of George Enderson, 54, a picture frame maker, of Harrow-road, it wis r ated tha.t while playing billiards .it. a house in Delamere-street he fell to th-ii floor exclaiming I'm done," and died. Medical evidence showed that death wa-. due to heart disease, and a verdict wa& returned accordingly. I

EIGHT HOURS' ACT SUSPENSION, Arrangements have been made for the holding of a national conference of the mining industry to consider the suggested suspension of the Coal Mines Eight Hours Act. This will be held in' London on Thursday, September 2nd. The meeting is the outcome of a decision by the Coal Organisation Committee, and the arrange- ments are being earned out by the Mining Association of Great Britain an the Miners' Federation.

KING'S IMPORTANT VISITORS. The Kiig arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, having motored up fiom Windsor. His -Ataiesty,gavo audi- ence to Mr Asquith, Lord Kitchener, Mr.' Balfour, Mr. Bonar Law, and Sir Edward Grey. Shortly after one o'clock the Premier returned to Downing-etreew with Lord Kitchener.

GARNANT LADY WEDDED. A. pretty wedding was solemnised at Llandilo on Tuesday, tlie contracting parties being Miss Catherine Vaughan, Garnant, and Mr. Thomas BloomfieW, Gwauncaegurwen. Mr. Blank, Port Tal- bot, acted as best man, whilst Misi Rachel Jones, Barry, was the bridesmaid., The honeymoon is being spent at Barry.

Information has reached Nottingham that the local Territorials—the Robin Hoods—now on active service, have been heartily congratulated on their splendid, work by Sir John French.

3IRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS, BIRTHS. NENER.At 17, Dillwyn-street, Swansea, on the 22nJ, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Nener, a. daughter. MARRIAGES. DRUMMOND—MICHAEL—At Trinity (O.M.) Chapel, Park-street, on the 23rd inst., by the ReT. W. E. Pryfhercn, A. M. Drum- mond, qiiartermasterargeant 4th Cam- eron Highlanders, to Margaret Muriel, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Evaa Michael and Mrs. Michael, of 10, Westbury- terr-ice, Swansea. GILL—HOPKINS.—At St. Mary's Church OT license), August 24th, by Rev. J. M. Perry. J. B. Gill, ex-Deputy-Chief-Constable, to Alice, daugter of the late Mr. Henry Hop- kine, Banbury, Oxford. MORGAN EXCELL. At St. Gabriel's Church, August 18th, by the Rev. J. H. Watkins-Jones (Vicar of Christ Church), Wilfrid Paget, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Llandilo, to Marjorie Louise. elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Broadr Excell, Swansea. EICHARDS—LLOYD.—On the 14th inftt., at Worthingiton Parish Church, by the Vioar, the Rev. H. Green, T. J. Richards (Bryu- hyfryd and Clydach), Quartermaster- Sergt., 11th Worcesters, to Mabel Winifred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. 0, Lloyd, Field House, Outwoode-street., Bur- ton-on-Trewt. DEATHS. DEWICK.-August 21st, at 8, Market-street, Woodhouse, near Sheffield, after a v« ry painful illness, Vincent Dewick (late of 30, Page-street, Swansea), the beloTed brother of Annie and Mary Alldson; aged 70. GREY. On August 18th, at No. 62, Norfolk- etree, Jane Grey (relict of the late Edward Grey), ag-ed 68 years. HOWELLS.—On the 21st, at- Gronw House, Ilarle-street, Xeatb, Kate, the beloved wii. of Alfred Howells. SYME.—On Saturday, August 21st, at Z4. Court-road, Barry Dock, R. Syme, late Sergt.-Major, W.O., Glam Art. Printed and Published for the Swansea Press, Limited, by ARTHUR PARNELL HIGHAM, a.t. Leader Buildings, Swimou,