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FINANCE-GREAT AND SMALL.
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FINANCE-GREAT AND SMALL. SOME CORPORATION PROBLEMS. For thi« relief, much thanks," said Francisco in the play. For twopence in the £ off the new rate, Swansea will also say to its Council, much thanks. Small mercies are mercies after all, and when the town had been led to expect no relief at all but a continuance of the back- breaking rate call, it is grateful for a little. The ratepayers, however, with one accord are sure to make the mental reser- vation that it might have bcenore. Some indeed may be temerous to think it ought to have been more. Such is the spirit, alas, engendered by contemplation of things like September Cash Papers wherein matters trivial enough in com- parison with common transactions of a cor- porate body, nevertheless fill the eye and cause a vague sense of dissatisfaction. So are ratepayers made. Perhaps the dispen- sation under which matters stand thus is not unjust, for as the small talk of a man is an index to his mind, the trivial deeds of a Council are clues to their out- look upon greater transactions. Economy! Let a committee calmly sanction the at- tendance of its chief official for three days at a London convention to talk about an- tiques, and who will champion its zeal ou behalf of rates in war-time? By tneir fruit shall they be known. We have the habit of thinking in ha- pennies, and the habit is a salutary check upon extravagance in pounds. Councillors who thought in ha-pennies at the Swansea Council on Wednesday did the town ex- cellent service, especially when the protec- tants were themselves clear of respon- sibility, and able to put their hands upon their hearts and declare that their com- mittees ought not to come under the rod. The situation of one alderman who flourished the famous Cash Paper, and hoped that this" would stop, was in this respect somewhat embarrassing. When Ald. Davies had his notice pointedly drawn to the coount for an official's attendance at the London meeting of the Museums Association (July 6-8— £ 5 6s. Sd.) his answer was that the chairman of the Arts' Committee did not go. This led up to the policy of thorough" suggested (in irony it afterwards appeared) by Mr. Wm. Owen; a clean sweep away of all delega- tions and deputations, which although it secured a majority of votes, Was not per- severed in. It is, however, as certain as most things can be in this uncertain world, that future Cash Papers will be singularly clear of ciicb records as occu- pied a considerable portion of the Sep- tember number. Such things as these are the dessert of the Corporation menu. There is more sub- stantial fare. No more significant state- ment was made at Wednesday's Council than that contained in the speech of Mr. Macdonnell in moving the confirmation of the Finance Committee minutes. When he made it the Mayor had to use his hammer to oecure attention, so uninter- ested are most people in affairs which do not involve persons. This was the state- ment You will eee that we have been suc- cessful in renewing a large number of loans which we had notice to repay, and you will be glad to hear that these have been renewed upon very favourable terms indeed bearing in mind the posi- tion of the money market. I do not wifih, for obvious reasons, to state the rate of interest in each case, but in no case does it exceed 4i per cent., the credit for which is due to the skill and tact of the borough treasurer. High finance is puzzling to the heads of the vast majority of people, but the war is educating us into some of its intricacies; at any rate most who read these lines will realise that the town is ili the debt of Mr. Ash- mole for extricating it out of new difficul- ties which might have had their effect upon the rates. # What the problem of interest means to the town, what is involved in slight or large increases in percentage?, may be gleaned from two items which also ap- pear in the Cash Paper: C c r1 Consolidated Loans Fund Account: Half-year's interest due on Swansea Corporation 3* stock 15,447 6 10 Chief Cashier, Bank of England: Half-year's interest due on Swansea Corporation 3! Stock 15,447 6 10 Of. for the purpose of bringing this ques- tion of interest before the public eye, we may go back to the last-published ac- counts. wherein there are records of pay- ments of £ 21,447 on Corporation 3* per cent, irredeemable stock; of 917,388 on Corporation 3 per cent, redeem^le stock; and of U3,318 on Corporation 3i per cent. redeemable stock; besides to sundry mortgages, £ 4,076. Iligli finance, the position of the money market, the terms secured, are after all of infinitely more importance to the rate-paying public than piquant questions of personal ex- penses. So Swansea will echo the satis- faction expressed by Mr. Macdonell over the terms of renewal secured for "a large number of loans." Many a man in busi- ness will wish that his own star will shine as cheerily. # Looming in the distance is the question of the Corporation guarantee to the Har- bour Trust, wherein is involved matters of tremendous importance to the town. .not only of a financial nature but of wider application. Some of them were guardedly referred to at the meeting. They will doubtless be thrashed out when the Harbour Trust and Council com- mittees meet in conference. We are facing a perplexing: period, and although the chairman of the Finance Committee probably did not have this matter in mind when he spoke, it is well to have the prediction that "the strong proba- bility is that future rates will be less than this Year, and that when the war is over, they should return- very nearly to the normal amounts of the past few years." May Mr. Macdonnell's shadow as a prophet ever grow. :1= # To gc-tbaek to the small things of which we talk moet! What is the general policy of the town to be regarding the war-time maintenance of the Library ? We see that one Council has resolved to purchase only useful" books, by which we- take it is meant works of reference and of technical vulue and the temporary banishment of fiction. Such is not the present policy of the Library Committee, for in the minutes which came up for adoption on Wednesday were the following: Resolved that the works marked approved (general, 20 volumes; juvenile and fiction, 7 volumes) be recom- mended for immediate purchase at a cost of X2 10s. Second-hand Books.—Resolved that the works marked approved (general, 12 volumes, fiction, 14 volumes) in the list submitted be recommended for immediate purchase at a cost of Æ3 15s. Small amounts. Yes. But is there not enough fiction at the Swansea. Library to meet pwsent n.eeds?
7-7- -=- -1 IBOOT THROUGH…
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7 7 = -1 BOOT THROUGH THE WINDOW < At Swansea Borough Police Court, bn Thursday, Edward Farrelly (62), labourer, appeared in the Sock ba a double charge of being drunk and dis- orderly in Higbtreet on Wednesday night and of wilfully breaking a plate glas6 window in Harris' Hotel, High- street, value 25s. A witness said prisoner took off his boots, walked across the street bar; footed, and threw one of his boots at the window. Deputy-Chief Constable Roberts said prisoner came td the police station sev- eral times during the evening prior to this occurrence and applied for a ticket for the Workhouse, but was refused ow- ing to his condition. He seemed deter- mined to get locked up." he added. A fine of 40s. was imposed, in default 21 days.
I OFFICIAL NEWS TO SWANSEA…
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I OFFICIAL NEWS TO SWANSEA j PARENTS. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of 1. Whites*- terrace, Swansea, on Wednesday received official intimation regarding the death of their son, Pte. Stanley Williams, ia action in the Dardanelles. The casualty has already been unofficially reported.
-REV. J. R. CAMPBELL RESIGNS.-I
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REV. J. R. CAMPBELL RESIGNS. I It is understood that the Rev. R. J. Campbell is about to resign the pastorate of the Citv Temple, London. His im- mediate desire is to devote himself to work among our soldiers at the front. Mr. Campbell succeeded Dr. Parker as minister of the City Temple in 1903, and in the past twelve years has won a world- wide reputation not only as liberal i theologian a: 1 pulpit orator, but as social a no Twvrmiar us bliciafc.
WITH THE V.T.C.' —
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WITH THE V.T.C. — WAR OFFICE ACCEPTANCE OF ASSOCIATION'S OFFER. The statement that the War Office has accepted an offer by the Central Associa- tion Volunteer Training Corps to furnish men for trench digging in France has resulted in a.n interesting expression of views by Sir Arthur Pinero. A keen sup- porter of the Volunteer movement, Sir Arthur said to a Daily Telegraph re- presentative: "I am glad that the War Office has at last awakened to the possible usefulness of the Volunteer Training Corps. The Volunteers will be gratified by the response of the War Office to the offer of the services of members of the various corps for entrenching work in France. It is at least a recognition of I their right to do what they can for their country, not merely in guarding lines of communication in England, but actually in serving in the war area; and the work that they would be required to do there would be of the highest military im- portance. I understand, however, from statements which have appeared in the Press, that, while the War Office is willing to offer free transport and rations and lodging in France to the Volunteers who would be employed there, no pay or allowances to dependents would be sanctioned. I assume that the Treasury authorities are responsible for this. Any- how, it is unfortunate, inasmuch as it practically nullifies the whole proposal, for most of the hundreds of thousands of Volunteers are men not of independent means, that is to say, men who. have families to support, and cannot give their time without remuneration. The Financial Aspect. How few of them could afford to go away, especially at this time of year, for a month or more without pay and with- out some allowance to the wives and chil- dren they leave behind! And should they die or be maimed while employed on their country's service, almost face to face with the enemy, their country wpuld refuse any pecuniary aid to their dependents. Our soldiers give their lives cheaply enough; the Volunteers, it seems, are to be allowed to give theirs for nothing. Why should members of the Volunteer Training Corps employed abroad receive less liberal treatment than the Regulars, who, after all, are also Volunteers? I fear that only the few Volunteers who are masters of their time and rich enough to dispense with any remuneration will be able to offer themselves for this particular work. It is, however, good to see that the energy, patience, and patriotism of the Volunteer Corps is, at la3t, to be recognised." Attitude of the War Office. Mr. Percy Harris, honorary secretary of the Central Association Volunteer Training Corps, says he has every reason for believing that the entire question of the recognition of the Volunteer is being considered by the War Office. He adds:— There are 320,000 men attached to the Volunteer Corps. While only a small pro- portion could be employed in guarding' lines of communication and railways, it must be remembered that the corps is spread over a wide area, and that for such work the members could be more conveniently handled than a centralised force. Large numbers of Volunteers are already employed on various duties, but they would have been more generally! used by general officers commanding if disciplinary powers had been available. Let me give an illustration. A railway station needs guarding, and we call on the local Volunteers for that purpose. They would be ask&d to sign on for a number of nights' duty. Disciplinary powers are needed so that in case a man fails to put in an appearance he should bo subject to punishment. Every man in the Volunteer Training Corps, I am sure, asks for discipline and War Office recog- nition. That it is possible to devise a disciplinary plan that will not be too great a tax on business men is proved by the London Volunteer Rifles, who are assisting the London Fire Brigade. This corps is composed almost entirely of bitsiness men, but it has been able to provide a detachment for duty through- out 24 hours to assist in case of Zeppelin raids. This detachment has now been increased." Morriston Platoon Commanders. Now that the Drill Hall is available the members of the Morriston platoons (there are now two) have been able to put in some useful practices in the form of drills. Unfortunately, they have not yet secured a rifle range, with the result that they have been unable to devote their attention to one of the most important essentials—the art of shooting. There is every indication, however, that this defect will soon be remedied. The movement. continues to find favour in the town. The membership is steadily increasing, and, judging by the attendances, the greatest enthusiasm is displayed. On Thursday evening a special meeting was held for the appointment of platoon commanders, when Mr. J. B. Edwards, son of Mr. W. H. Edwards and Mr. W. Hood Williams were elected. Both are very popular with the members, and under their charge the platoons should do well. During the evening the question of competing at the coming Volunteer Training Corp Aports at Swansea was also discussed,, and it was decided to send four competitors from each platoon for each of the events. Instruction in Skirmishing. On Saturday afternoon there was a fairly good muster at the New Park when the men were given their first instruction in skirmishing drill under the charge of Mr. T. Harry, Swansea. There was also a good muster at the Drill Hall on Tues- day evening, when the men were addressed by their new platoon commanders—Mr. .T. B. Edwards and Mr. W. Hood Wil- liams. v Llanelly Appointments. The following promotions and appoint- ments have been made in connection with the Llanelly Volunteer Training Corps:— To be platoon commander: Mr. T. Crosby; sergeants: Messrs. W. J. Richardson, Tudor J. Thomas, and D. Howell; section commanders: Messrs. A. E. Ridley, T-. Tteharne, Walter C. Davies, H. Barker, H Nancollas, 1. Morris, H. Willis, A. R. Briggs, Ell Parker, W. J. Thurston, J. E. Cloke, J. Morgan, E. E. Bailey, and J. L. Richards. Do It Now! I have received the following letter:— (ó Dear Sir,—I shall be very much obliged if you will kindly use your valuable influ- ence to call attention to the fact that a most favourable opportunity now presents itself to those who have not yet joined ia actively supporting the town movement for a thoroughly representative Volunteer Training Corps. A recruit class is being established with a view to efficiently in- forming the later comers of all the necessary details of preliminary drill and so enabling them to join the ranks and take thfcir part in platoon and company movements. All are welcome. I would like to take this opportunity of very warmly thanking the 205 citizens who have taken up the pledge given by the town in public meeting, and for the very earnest and hearty support which they and other gentlemen have afforded this widespread (national antfvement. It is proposed to presently ask the Executive Committee for authority to form a second company.—Yours faithfully. Henry W, Spowart, Company Commander, Town Hall, Llanelly" j A Visit to Pertllergaer. After "hard marching a.nd counter- iu theix, fiecjoojiaJ, iiue>, and column drilling for weeks past, the mem-i bers of the Clydach platoon of' thei Volunteer Training Corps are lookin.g for ward to their proposed visit to Penller- gaer next Saturday, with the object of participating in battalion manoeuvres.: This will probably prove quite a change, and a welcome one too, to the usual weekly routine, as it should introduce a change of conditions both as regards venue of training and the augmented numbers taking part in the general evolu- tions. A route march all the way from the Swansea Valley to Penllergaer, with stiff hills to be negotiated on the line of route, would be too much to expect from the Clydach veterans," although quite a number of the platoon members would probably be able to do the intervening distance nicely. Consequently, I believe the Clydach platoon will upon this par- ticular occasion "commandeer" some suitable conveyance in which to make the proposed journey. Authorities' Popular Decision. The decision of he authorities to accept the services of the Volunteer Training Corps when needed has been a source of keen satisfaction to the members of the Clydach platoon, some of whom dream of even yet being called upon to do their bit on those prospective long lines of com- munication somewhere in France," and who knows but that their dreams will some day crystallise into solid fact ? Per- haps a thought of such a possible eventu- ality accounts for the keen discussions regarding sighting, range finding, and general marksmanship which I have heard lately among some of the Clydach members, and the eagerness they evince in getting successfully through their qualifying tests on the rifle range. Fur- ther, it would not be out of place to suggest tha: the Clydach Committee would, probably, do wisely were they to consider means of providing the platoon members with the welcome facilities of being able to practice shooting on the range during any part of the day instead of only in the evenings as at present. Practical Sympathy. Practical sympathy with the V.T.C. movement was shown by the amusement caterers at Neath Fair. During one hour on Friday night they gave the" takings n towards the Neath Company funds, and as a result M5 was netted. Officers and men are grateful for the generosity, and appreciate the patriotism which inspired the sacrifice. On Sunday afternoon a route march has been arranged, and judg- ing by the enthusiasm shown and the in- terest taken in the last one, it promises even greater success. At Ivy Tower the Neath Company will be joined by the Tonna platoon, and skirmishing, scouting, and outpost work will form the pro- gramme, culminating with extended order drill on the mountain slopes of Fforch- dwm. To-night (Thursday) the Skewen Platoon, accompanied by the battalion band, are having a full parade. Enthus- iasm is infectious in this little township. The roll contains 90 names, and the at- tendances at drill are good. Mr. Way, the platoon commander, is to be compli- mented on its success. The new rifle range at Neath Abbey is nearing completion, and the members will be interested to learn that six miniature rifles have already been offered.
IMEETING OF SKETTY RATEPAYERS.
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MEETING OF SKETTY RATEPAYERS. A meeting of the Sketty Ratepayers' Association was held on Wednesday, Mr. H. Webber presiding. Regarding the outcry of Sunday pews- papers, letters received; from the autho- rities in connection with previous com- plaints were discussed. It was considered that the nuisance had not been abated, and it was decided to pursue the matter further, and to write the Town Council. Discussion took place on the facilities existing in the district for public-house drinking, and it was considered that same should be curtailed, and that the powers under the Munitions Act should be brought into force similar to those existing in Cardiff. It was decided that the Authorities be written on the matter. The expenses of borough members was a question raised by Mr. Hatton, and on this a special meeting of the Association is to be held next week, when also the report on the reply of the Local Govern- ment Board, re audit, and the expenses and necessary cost of the new Cocektt I road will be brought up. The recent drowning fatality was re- ferred to, and a resolution was passed re- suesting the Corporation to require the lessee to fence the quarry pond. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Councillor J. II. Morgan, a vote of condolence was passed with the parents and friends of the boys who had losfc their lives.
I IMPERILLED THE SHIP.
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I IMPERILLED THE SHIP. Fourteen firemen and trimmers were sentenced at Liverpool on Wednesday to twenty-eight days' hard labour for refus- ing to work overtime on board the Elders and Fyffes steamer Barranca after the captain had received a wireless message which necessitated putting the vessel at full speed. It was stated that when the captain ordered the men to work a six hours' watch instead of four they unanimously refused, declaring that their trade union regulations would not allow them to work more than a four-hour watch without extra pay of 9d. an hour. The captain told the court that owing to the men's action he could not get full speed out of his vessel, and the men had imperilled not only their own lives but those of other members of the crew and of two passengers. One elderly fireman complained that the men were fatigued by the work already done. If there had been sixty sub- marines," he said, and my home had been in danger I could not have done what I was asked to do." The Magistrate: Soldiers in the trenches work for days on end. Cannot you in your time of danger exert yourselves a little extrar.
I GOWERTON -PATRIOTISM.
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I GOWERTON PATRIOTISM. The employes of the Elba Steel Works. Gowerton, are allowing a certain sum of their wages to be deducted weekly since the comenccmcnt of the war towards the war funds. A committee has been chosen to allot the money, and the hon. secre- tary, Mr. Evan Rees, has published the balance sheet showing the first year's workings. The total amount contributed is .£326 16s. 6d., and the following is the expenditure: Prince of Wales'a Fund, < £ 20; Belgian Relief Fund, £ 25; Belgian Orphanage Fund, £10; British Red Cross, £90; Y.M.C.A. Fund, £20; Serbian Red Cross, £ 45; distress gifts to workmen and widows of late workmen, < £ 30; Christmas gifts to soldiers and their dependents, < £ 15; local distress in the village., .£24 10s.; balance in hand, Q-C-t7 63. 6d. Total, tIL)6 16s. 6d. The employers are also allowing 10s. per week and Is. for each child to- ward s the family of every married person who has joined the Colours.
I - ,!z -?: - - -TO MAKE SHELLS.
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I !z -? TO MAKE SHELLS. Mr. Joseph Rees, of 28, Beechwood-road, Swansea, a retired tradesman, feeling that he ought to do something for his country at this critical time, has entered as pupil in one of the municipal schools where they teach men to make shells. He is one of 60 in the school, and, by work- ing hard for two months, he hopes to BheU-mafcing factory.
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■" Mahon has returned to the House ¡ or Commons, looking and feeling better than .lie h-v- dpJM. for I
I WHY RUSSIA FELL BACK
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I WHY RUSSIA FELL BACK HER HUGE ARSENAL BLOWN UP BY GERMAN TREACHERY. Why the Russian offensive so suddenly collapsed in May last, and why the Western allies had to postpone their for- ward move. has now been told to the pub- li It was because, through German treachery. Ociitu, th.) Russian Woolwich (and morc than a Woolwich, because it was the only big arsenal .in Russia) was blown to pieces. The fact was not unknown here, but it has never been. published except in an American journal about two months ago. It also explains why such a large number of Russian troops had to go into battle simply armed with cudgels, a fact which the Germans announced in one of their communiques. The story is now told in the fifty- eeventh number of The Great War" (Amalgamated Press) as followe:- At tlia time when we wrote the ac- count of the Russian, retreat from the Dunajec and Carpathian line it wao not advisable to state tile chief reason of the d .caster to our The enemy was, no doubt, well ae- i quainted witn the temporary cause of the ueakness of Russia, but it was thougit best for all friendly historians of the war to refrai-ft from discussing the matter. Russia had put nv)st of her eggs in a single basket. More than half her ficlit-I ing armies throughout the campaign had If en supplied With smokeless powder and, high explosive shells from one great munition factory at Ochta, which is nearer to Potrograd than Woolwich is to Lcndon. Among the leading workers were men of German stock and brilliant talent, drawn from the German population of the Western Russian provinces. German Secret Service agents appear to have won over some of these men, and the result was that at the critical hour in the history of Russia all the works of Ochta were blown up by series of treT mendous explosions in the nitrating tanks, detonating the materials used for shell-filling. Petrograd shook as an earthquake. Thousands of the trained workmen were killed, and nearly all the munition plaut was destroyed. If Woolwich were entirely wiped out in a similar way by German agents our country would not be crippled, for we have not centralised our manufactures of explosives. Russia was quite crippled. Most of her guns were put out of action, because they lacked both shells and charges, and even the supply of smokeless powdejr for the infantry seems to have run perilously short. Great siege guns were being produced at the Putiloff works, capable of coping with the largest pieces of ordnance, made by Skoda and Krupp; but after the des- truction of Ochta there was so extreme a dearth of ammunition that nothing could lie done against the heavy artillery used by General von N., fackenisen. "Russia had, therefore, to fight for time, while her principal allies came to her assistance by the circuitous Arch- angel route. In particular Britain and France had to give up all thought of a great spring offensive, to husband their stocks of am- munition, and pour as much shell and smokeless powder into Russia as they could safely spâre. The German whose designs were carried out in the destruction of the Ochta works certainly deserved the grati- tude of his country, for it was by far the greatest stroke in the war. "Besides directly crippling Russia, it checked the striking power of France and quite defeated the intentions of Lord Kitchener and Sir John French. As our two armies were holding only a small section of the line, it was more convenient to the general interests of the Allies that we should, instead of employ- ing our increased forces, postpone the entry into action of our national armies, and bend our chief energies to the task of supplying Russia with the munitions which had suddenly become to her a matter of life or death."
r -I NEIGHBOURS QUARREL.
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NEIGHBOURS QUARREL. There was the usua l batch of cases arising out of neighbours' squabbles at Swansea. Borough Police Court on Thurs- day. Esther Ann Ace (38), married woman, of Roseberv-tcaace) was summoned for using abusive language to Mrs. Harriet Fellows, a neighbour, whoso case was conducted by Mr. Henry Thompson. Complainant said defendant came to her door at half-past ten at night, chal- lenging her and her husband to come out, and used most disgusting and abusive language. She kept this up until nearly midnight. Defendant said Mrs. Fellows made fun of her and threw a bowl of water over her. and struck her twice. Joseph Fellows was summoned by Mrs. Ace for assault, which he denied. He said he found the two women struggling on the ground, and he shouted out to Mrs Ace Let go t" Mrs. Fellows said Mrs. Ace was too drunk to know what happened. The case against Mr. Fellows was dis- missed, and the two women were bound over for twelve months.
RECOGNITION OF GOWER PASTOR.
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RECOGNITION OF GOWER PASTOR. The Rev. D. T. Griffiths (Pilton Green) whose recognition services at Mount Pisgah Congregational Church, Parktail], were held on Thursday afternoon, is a native of Burryport. He was a member of Zion Welsh Congregational Church ihat town, and previous to becoming pastor at Pilton Green, Porteynon, had charge of the church at Llanybie, Llansteplian. Some well-known speakers are expected to take part in the recognition services. The arrangements for the services in- cluded a sermon by the Rev. J. Phillips, B.A., of Cardiff, in the afternoon, and an evening meeting presided over hy Mr. John Picton, J.P., of Llandilo (chairman of the Association), with addresses by Rev. J. H. Rees, A.T.S.. of Burryport; Rev .T. Sinclair Evans, of Swansea; Rev. E. Jenkins, Walter-road, Swansea, and others. At a preaching servico on Thurs- day evening, the Rev. W. Dyfodwg Davies, of Morriston (chairman of the South Wales Congregational Union), and Rev. D. Thomas (secretary of the South Wales Congregational Union) are expected to take part.
I SWANSEA SOLDIER'S APPEAL.
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I SWANSEA SOLDIER'S APPEAL. Pte. H. Powell, 2nd K.S.L.I., attached to 27th Division, Army Cyclists Company, British Expeditionary Force, France, writes home appealing for a gramophone for the local boys in his company. He says that after facing the music of the sliells- and leaving the trenches, some music is always readily welcomed, for it cheers us up and reminds us of home. Private Powell's parent? reside at 82, Marlborough-road, Swansea.
IPROCEEDS OF CWMAVON CARNIVAL
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I PROCEEDS OF CWMAVON CARNIVAL After deducting all expenses, the net proceeds of the carnival held last July at Cefnparc, Cwmavon, amount to £34 209. lOd. vfhe committee has voted to the Neath and District War Hospital to pro- vida comfpTts for the woundfd. -The- balarice is intended ?Ot printing gifts to Cw?avon?s<;ddipr.& r?HEPJDa b$t?S- .J???. t!V'? of local soldiers expected are a<??pd t.o ?form the secretary, Miss Edith G. Ed?ard?, C?n?l ?chwl? çJ'avpn.
1 WAITMG TaME.
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1 WAITMG TaME. U.S. GOVERNMENT AND GERMANY'S REPLY. New York, Wednesday.—The Arabic and other questions outstanding between the Lnitad States and Germany are,now a Waiting the dispatch to Berlin of the plain statement and definite information given to Count von iiernstorli yesterday i,),li. the State Department. Nothing is likely to happen for a week or two unless fresh submarine activities should develop j to the .deriment of American interests. It is very generally felt that the Presi- dent is perfectly right in affording Ger- many an opportunity of revising her ex- planation regarding the sinking of the Arabic, and at the same time it is thought that a short period of waiting is advisable if the whole matter can 00 cleared up and this country can ascertain once for all where she stands in her re- Ilation-s with Germany. The "eWorld in a leader hits off the general suspicion of German designs and von Bernstorff's promise by saving, "By honeyed words and ready promises von I Bernstorlf again has staved off a crisis. There is, however, 6till a crisis in prin- ciple, though it is deferred in fact." There is no plumbing the depths of German intrigue., Two new plots against the Allies are revealed, both of them in the United States and both aimed at putting the price up against us. I The first is a scheme of pro-German bankers in the United States to combat the banks which are about to make a great loan to the Allies by themselves at- tempting to float a loan of £100,000)000 (solely with the view of withdrawing money from the market which might otherwise be available to us. There does not seem to be the barest prospect of this I plan succeeding. The other bright idea emanates from the Cologne Gazette," which suggests that- German agents in the Southern States of America ,shaH offer Is. per lb. for cotton delivered at Bremen. The ¡ journal perfectly well knows that such delivery could not bo made while our Fleet sweeps the North Sea, but un- doubtedly makes the suggestion in the hope that the growers may charge the Allies Is. per lb.-i-uore than double the present price.. New York, Wednesday.—A semi-official announcement from Washington states that the administration do&s not consider that the negotiations by the Allies for an American loan will disturb America's neutrality. It does not expect any formal objection will be raised by Ger- many, since Germany floated a ?92,OM,000 j credit in America early in the war. |
DANYCOED RED CROSS HOSPITAL.j
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DANYCOED RED CROSS HOSPITAL. j The Danycoed Red Cross Hospital is now being prepared for the reception of mounded soldiers. The residence will ac- commodate, with the addition of open- air ward8. 65 patients. The architect for the work is Mr. Gipadinning Moxham, F P.l.B.A. The outside wards are being c0nstrnctpd on a very ir?mous prin- ciple, being built so as to adapt them cither as open-air wards or clownl wards at a moment's notice. The work gener- ally is being carried out bv Messrs. J. and F. Weaver, contractors, Swansea, the sanitary work being let to Messrs. Beynon Bros., Mumbl*. The whole of the ('(t is being defrayed by Mr. F. Cory Yco, Mr. W. T Farr, and Mr. S. L. Gregor I (the Graigola Merthyr Co.), and it is ex- rected to be ready to receive patients in about five or six weeks.
I JURY'S RIDERS AT TURRYPORT.…
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I JURY'S RIDERS AT TURRYPORT. On Tuesday afternoon Mr. J. W. Nicholas, the County Coroner, conducted an inquest on the body of Robert King, who was killed at the Gwendraeth Col- lierv. Mr. Saunders, Llanelly, and Mr. Wil- liams, Llanelly, represented the fahiilv. A verdict of accidental death was re- turned, with the following riders:— That more precautions 'be taken with regard to the coupling of trains, and that more up-to-date methods be used in future. That more time should be allowed the workmen to descend the drift before the trams are allowed to descend the drift. I A vote of condolence was passed with I the widow and children.
.-.16-?. - - 7=-I-LOCAL WILLS.
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.1 6 -?. 7=- I LOCAL WILLS. I Mrs. Mary Jane Franeis-Watkins, for- merly of 4, Calvert-terraee, Swansea, but late of 32, lngersoll-road, Shepherd's Bush, W., who died on the 6th July last, left estate of the gross value of £1,li6) of is net personalty. The tes- tatrix left her estate to her daughter Dilys Mary Francis-Watkins, when she shall attain the age of 21 years, or if she dies before attaining that age without having isue, then to her nieces Elizabeth Blundell and Edith Annie Ackland Blun- dcll in equal share. Mr. G. T. Evans, Margam. Mr. George Theodore Evans, of. Long- lands, Margam, who died on the 27th August last, left estate Valued at E743 gross, with net personalty £673. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow.
IFUEL-WORKER'S DEATH REPORTED
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I FUEL-WORKER'S DEATH REPORTED ) Unofficial news has been received of the death in action in Franco of Private Joseph O'Brien, 1st Welsh. The news was conveyed to his mother Mrs. O'Brien, 42, Baglan-street, Port Tennant, Swansea, in a letter from a companion. Private O'Brien, who was 21 years of age, en- ilisted in August, 1914. He was previously employed at the Pacific Fuel Works, Swansea. His father is in the Swansea Battalion, and his brother-in-law, Corpl. C. Mitchell, is in the Cth Welsh.
I PONTARDULAIS "PALS" SUFFER.
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I PONTARDULAIS "PALS" SUFFER. Official news has reached Pontardulais of the death from wounds, on August 23rd, of Privato William MacDonncll, 5th Connaught Rangers. His chum, Lance- Corporal Giraldus Griffiths, also of Goppa, Pontardulais, is lying wounded at Cardiff Hospital. Both were engaged in the Dardanelles operations. Griffiths and MacDontiell were the first two to enlist from Graigola Merthyr Colliery, Pontar- dulais.
IMORRISTON BOWLS GROUNDSMAN.
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I MORRISTON BOWLS GROUNDSMAN. I At Mount Pka.sant Baptist Chapel, I,zt-eweii, the wedding of Mr. T. W. Gilla. the popular caretaker of the bowling greens at M'Orrhton Park, with • Gertie '• HewiH. Sk<w?R, Waq eolpmDi&?d. The brid? was accompanied  .???.    glcen  D. a?'r  Mr. ?.m? Hewitt. The Rw. ,W- I>§gwel .Y9 ,c.uv'J
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LOCAL POLICE COURTS. I
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LOCAL POLICE COURTS. I SWANSEA. I Saturday.—Before Messrs. A. H. Thomas. J. H. Kosser, T. Jones and Dr. Joseph Davies. Alfonzo Cocoz, a French captain, was charged with being an alien in a pro- hibited area without permission of the re- gistration officer. P.C. Williams had found defendant at 11.55 p.m. in High-street. He was drunk and insulting people in the street. On being taken to the police stati«n and searched, it was found he had a pass which allowed him to be out till 11.0 p.m. only. Defendant was fined 20s., and 5s. inter- preter's fee. For not having a. light on his vehicle at Gowerton, John Reaney, haulier, Pon- tardawe. was fined 10s. Frederick Gamfield, Llandilo-Talybont, "harged with being drunk at Pontardu- IWIO on August 29th, was fined 10s. For using obscene language Frederick Lewis, Upper Town, was fined 15s. Philip Alderman, Gowerton, was sum- moned for deserting his wife. She said they have five children, and that her hus- band left her about three weeks ago. He was "alwais drinking/' A certificate was produced from a colliery office show- ing defendant's average wages to be f2 6s. per week. He was ordered to pay his wife 243. a week. Monday.—"Before Mr. Richard Martin (in the chair) Mr. James Wignall, Mr. T. Williams, and Mr. Hyam Goldberg. Pte. Arthur Rees Richards, South Lanes, admitted being an absentee, and was handed over to an escort. Wm. Bevan, collier, and Jeanetta I Thomas, married, charged with being on the Rutland Arms Hotel premises during illegal hours, pleaded guilty. Inspector Bowen said he saw the two defendants in I the bar of the hotel on the previous morn- ing. They had recorded their names. in the visitors' book as Mr. and Mrs. Bevan, but later admitted that they stayed the previous night at another hotel as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Fined 20s. each, or four- teen days. Frederick Hall, seaman, a coloured man I described as an American, was charged with entering a prohibited area jvithout i the permission of the aliens' officer, and not being in the possession of a passport or other documentary evidence to estab- lish his identity. P.S. (3) Easterbrook said the prisoner came to the police station, having failed to secure lodgings, and had none of the required documents. Defend- ant denied knowledge of the provisions. He had come into Port Talbot on a schooner, he said, and the police there I told him nothing. Supt. Roberts .said there Were few seamen now who did not j know the provisions of the Aliens' Act. Fined 20s. Tuesday.—Before Mr. J. W. Jones (in the chais), Ald. J. Devona.ld, Messrs. D. Meager, W. Lewis. and Ivor Gwynne. Nits Petersen (40), a Norwegian fire- man, admitted being in the prohibited area of Swansea without permission of the aliens officer.-Thc police evidence Wa< that tho man was found in Prince of Wales-road at 3 a.m., whereas his pass from the docks was till 11 p.m. only. He explained that he got drunk and could not get baek to the dock-" over-estimated his carrying capacity,' according to the cl airman.—Fiued 20s. Paul Phillips (37), ship's cook, a? coloured man, was charged with, as bailee, stealing a fifty-franc nde (about S2 in English money), the property of Francois Paul Allain, in the Victoria Hotel, Collage-street.—Detective Gubb said that when lv received prisoner from I the Llaually police complainant paid he was the man who stole the money, but. Phillips said, while he eaw the note, lie did not take it. Complainant was drunk,- I and there were other coloured men there, —Remand?.! till' Friday. Thomas Morris (29), hawker, admitted drunkenness in charge of a horse in High-stroot, and was fined 10s. Thursday.—Before Dr. J. A. Rawlings (in the chair), Ald. Ben Jones. Mr. William Edwards. Mr. J. Lovat Owen, and Mr. F. Bradford. Captain Lemberg, of the e.s. Orlando, now lying in the North Dock, was fined 20s. for having an unmuzzled dog on his ship. William Kieft (30), labourer, admitted being an absentee from the 3/6 Welsh, and was remanded to await a military escort. David Walters summoned Martin May- berry, labourer, 18, Vivian-street, Swan- sea for assault. Mr. Henry Thompson appeared for defendant. The case was dismissed. Complainant said he was a wit- ness in a case against Mrs. and Miss Mayberry last Thursday. Rebecca Evans (33), married was sum- monded by Florence Criglin for assault and by Blanche Lock for abusive lang7& alre. There was a cross-summons against Blanch-3 Lock for abusive language. Evans was bound over for six months and the case against Lock was dismissed.
ENDANGERI NG TH-EI-R' LIVES.…
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ENDANGERI NG TH-EI-R' LIVES. j ENDANGERING THEIR LIVES. I TJ..r(>e boys. aged 16. 17 and 15, were charged at Swansea Police Court on Saturday with damaging three trams at Ivillan Colliery, Dunvant, the property of Messrs. W. W. Holmes and Co. Three smaller boys were not proceeded against on account of their youth. Mr. ITy. Thompson, who prosecuted, said the damage was estimated at £1 They did not ask that the boys be dealt with severely but this sort of thing had become an intolerable nuisance. Inhere was damage to property, and the lives of the boys -were endangered. The case was brought in the hope that it would be. a warning to the other boys. P.C. Bennett having given evidence, the lads were each fined 5a.
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I ?l t"' At ?a, church i'¡tl Wa?s i-??n l&?t Sunday 'tM??aciic? iaiin.anced t'-?t ?BrotJ?sr will lead  us in luflfl-er,. the Lord help I ?!     i ..?   ?. ?L ?. "?
PASSPORT IN LONDON.
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PASSPORT IN LONDON. Yankee Charged at Swansea. At Swansea Borough Police Court 011 Thursday, John Wm. McDermott, who said he was an American, was charged that, being an alien, he entered a pro- hibited area without the permission of- the aliens officer and not being in posses- sion of a passport or other documentary: evidence to establish his nationality an identity. He admitted the offence. Sergt. Easterbrook stated that at 11.20 j p.m. on Wednesday defendant came to th; police station with the manager of th»' Royal Hotel for the purpose of register-' ing himself. He had no papers upon him,; so witness charged him with the offence. McDermott, who spoke with a Yankeol, accent, said he was a commercial: traveller. I reached this side about five weeks ago," he said, and I haven visited 25 towns or more. On no occasioni; was I called upon to produce a passport, I am an American born, and I have left, my passport in London for safe keeping.! I reached here at half-past ten last even- ing 'from Pontypridd. after a strenuous day's work. and instead of having a rest¡{ I put in ten hours on a hard plank." A fine of 20s. was imposed, the Chair- man (Dr. J. A. Rawlings) remarking tTiafc; these were strenuous times and they could' not overlook the offence.
CONGREGATIONALISM AT CARMARTHEN.
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CONGREGATIONALISM AT CARMARTHEN. The quarterly meetings of the East GarJ marthen Welsh Congregationalieits havaf just ben held at Penygroes. Ministers* present and who took part included th«^ Revs. Gorllech Jones (Pontyates). D. Rieliards (Mothvey), J. H. Reae (Burry-' Tort), Jno. Davies (Tabor, Llanwrda},] Dr. Morgan (Pontardulais) W. Harries (Penrheol), Trevor Davies (Soar, Uan, elly). The services were introduced I-iy-j the Rev. Tegfan Davies, Christian Temple,j Ammanfoniw and Moell'ryn Morgan,, Bettws. The conference was presided over by the Rev. Glyndwr Williams, Capet; Mc.cn, Gwynfe. Votes of svmpathy wen* l-aseed with the Rev. W. Davies, Tho Walk, pastor of Tabernacle anJ CapeL Newydd, LIahdilo, on account of the ill- ness of his daughter. Miss Myfanwjr i Davies, who has undergone an operation* and also on account of the illness of Mr* Dav*s* brother, the Rev. John Davies, } Cadle. naar Swan6ea. Vrlcs of fon. jgratillation were passed with Dr Mor?an?t Pont?rduiais, on the success of his "m" Dev. T. D. Ll. Morgan, master of Beau? inaric, Welsh Congregational Church, who has accepted a call to the ministry of tll& ) English Congregational Church at Hert- ford, near Manchester, and with tha- Rev. W. Bowen. pastor of Mynydd Seion, on the success of his eon, Mr. Edga. Bowen, M.A., B.D., who had received ad call to an important church in England^; An address was delivered by the James. Charles, Denbigh (Chairman of the Welsh Congregational Union), re then claims of the Pastoral Fund of fli-i Welsh Congregational Union, and it was, decided that a special sitting be allottoo, at the next quarterly meetings to be held at Moriah, Tycroes, to consider the subV ject.
| PATRIOTIC ST. CLEARS MEN.
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PATRIOTIC ST. CLEARS MEN. Private Gwyn Thomas, R.A .M.C., son; of Mr. and Mrf. John Thomas, Post Office, St. Clears, has died of wounds re- ceived at the Dardanelles. He suc- cumbed on board hospital ship whilst being conveyed to hospital at Alexandria. Another St. Clears boy. Pte. John. Slor,an, l'itli Welsh Regiment, has been killed at the Dardanelles. He was a son*: of Mr. Jno. Morgan, The Pitch, St. Clears. Pte. Gileby. l/ttli Welsh (who kept th& Blue Boer Hotel, St. Clears), has been wounded at the Dardanelles, and is in- • hospital in London.
IMORRISTON LAD MISSING.
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MORRISTON LAD MISSING. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. John. 32, Clase-| street. Morriston, have received official in- timation that their son, Pte. Eddie John 8th Welsh (Pioneers) has been reported mining in the Dardanelles. Pte. John.. who was very popular locally, was at tho- time war broke out employed in th«» Upper Forest tin mills. He joined tb&\ Forces in August 1911, and went to Galli- poli in June.
CARMARTHEN MEN IN THE LISTS.
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CARMARTHEN MEN IN THE LISTS. Sapper Lewis Davies, Welsh Field Co. Royal Engineers, has been wounded at the Dardanelles. He was treasurer of the Carmarthen Liberal Club, and superin- tendent of Lammas-street Chapel Sunday; School. Pt £ Harry Evans, Royal Warwick Regiment, son of Mr. Richard Evans, Brickyard, Carmarthen, has been woun- ded at the Dardanelles.
IAMMANFORD MAN WOUNDED.-1;
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I AMMANFORD MAN WOUNDED. 1; I Pte. David Anderson, of the 1st 4th; Welsh, whose home is at Rock House, Capel Hendre, near Ammanford, was in the severe fighting following the Suvla Bay landing, and now lies in hospital at Alexandria, Egypt, suffering from Bayo- net woundh.
ILLANDEBIE MEN FALL. ( ———I
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LLANDEBIE MEN FALL. ( ——— I I. vta"I.v.r, Xlamle^ie, has t?e? kilw m the GIl lipoh FeTHMUia? whit eemBg with the 4th Weh. Pte. George Davies, 4th Welsh, also of I-lan- debie, but who originally hailed from j Hereford^ hae a^o b|ea killed ia actional 11