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MERTHY8 ELECTION. j
MERTHY8 ELECTION. j Mr. Chas. Stanton f,iml.i. 10,28(1 ) lr. J antes Wins!one <;Lab.i (>,080 I )}¡¡jority.j..¡Jti The Meittiyj- BorougUs register for 1911-1- shows the electorate to be 23,219. The election v.'as i-ought on flic 1911 register, and naiv.ially there would be irimber of death* and removals. Further j thousands ot men are now wnh the colour- in Erance and elsewhere, and aeecr-c'hu; u i. ie calculi: tic it the number of pi.ee to:- i.vailable did nor ex'T-ed H rno. The Last Election. At the election the result was a fellows:— Elected. E. K. Jones (L.) 12.258 .J. Kir Hardie I (. b.) 11.507 Non-Elected. Tl. 5,277
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A MINER-BARRISTER
A MINER-BARRISTER iMWANT GABNANT CASE AFFECTING COLLIERY OWNERS The action brought by Mr. Walter: .iones, owner of houses in Coronation-, load, Garnant, against the Consolidated A nthracite CoMi?ries and Lord Dynevor, | claiming an injunction and damage in respect of a subsidence in seams under ;i plaintiffs houses, was further he?r? Kiore Mr. Justice Hcrutton in tbf- 'King'? Bench Division. Defendants (le-? aiiocl any liability. At the outset there was a discussion as to referring any ques- tions of damage to a referee, and eveiitu- i, aity his Lordship said he would defer his directions to the referee until he had 'heard all the legal arguments. Mr. Leslie Scott, K.C., for the Colliery Company, stated that he was anxious to get this minor aspect out of the way, M that he could get to the other ctuestious of general importance. IIi:, case was that if the plaintiff's houses were built so that the walls had no proper footing on a clay &oil, then in the ca-o of subsidence due to colliery work- ing, the amount of damages, if any, for which the colliery company were liable would nut be so great as if the (houses had been better built. That was jone of the questions of law to he argued. Further evidence was given for the J>jaini iff by Mr. David Thomas, mining surveyor, of Ammanford. Under- cross-examination by Mr. Leslie fk-ott, lie agreed that the long wall' method of working had been universal in ft he Amman Valley for half a century. Ily this method the whole of the coal was (taken in working from the pit to the boundary. Replying to the Judge, Mr. Leslie Scott eaid he was not firing off second hand knowledge out of a text book. He spent a year down a pit before ho went to the liar. Witness, further cross-examined, said it was general konwledge that the surface necessarily and inevitably subsided as a result of long wall working. This con-1 eluded plaintiff's case. Mr. Jjeplie Scott said he need not call evidence because lie had got all he wanted from this witness. lie had ltls own mining engineers, who were prepared to come and confirm the truisms accepted by this witness. His submission on behalf of the colliery company was this. The min- ing lessees liid the right to let down the lessor's surface. The lessor gave away his right to support. He was not able to grant to the plaint iff the right to have his stir- fucc supported because he had not got that right to grant. No doubt; it was be- •cause Lord Dynevor knew that ho had given to the company the right to let down the surface that in 1909, in granting the leise to the plaintiff, he put in a reserva-j iiuri entitling him to work the mines even if the surface were let down. There was; no suggestion of negligent working or of working in a manner not permitred by the lease. The only houses which c-ouid hive a right to support were those e!¡t- 3r»;r before the lease (>j the collierv com- j r' ) !'c"orc' the h'as" to '.he c'.tnipry com-? '»••• i Judgment reserved.
HUSaAtJD'S WORO ACCEPTED.
HUSaAtJD'S WORO ACCEPTED. T!r> iiearing was resumed i)i<hc Uin)rc! Court on i'riday of Du'p?titicn brought oi' tli,? I)k,titioii broiigtit at Twieitensltaw. for the dissolution of her | marriage with her husband, Mr Randolph WiilH'u • .Killers, who is said to be of i f.T"rman )'.uren1'?:g», but why was born in l^igland, on UK ?)'o<mdof)nsatl?pdt :-?jodtv and adi'ltcry. Tlie adultery was' ;tdmiit"d l;y re? pond "at, and Mrs. Filler? a!h'?".)\i('?<a'?')r('ruolty:.?ainsthpr hiisV-aiid. wh-\ she. said, was a man of violent temper. The -v Tt. giving evidence, said he J:i-Jtd' I., home, l;u< was educated | < ie> many. v.'if" he said, had the tYiv n-v" proctUxlings against ]:(fh in Germany. hut three courts dis- ■ in -.hiding 1wo nppeal m i s-it <i her ease, (. courts. Mr. Justice Jb.r'-idge: They seem to he.vc a greater variety, of appeal courts in we have. (Laughter.) What v. as t! c ground your wife alleged ngain'-t yr.;v ir. r(i« fiennau divorced Resix,iKient: She said had smacked the bain- II is Le. ill: Hut snrc.J.v tllat is not a ¡ ground lor divorce in Germany? Resp.mden': The only rcason.was that I 1 smacked the babv, and could not pro- v;de her with a wuit»sble home—not grand j ,¡¡I)i¡gh. I ni? Lordship pressed witness on the hi. and respondent replied that his v ii'> alleged that he was cruel to her i T?nwasuntr?tf. On one occasion, said respondent, lie was digging peacefully in t ivo garden for exercise, which annoyed hia wife, and she and her daughter threw apple? at itim. One hit his eye-glasses, This annoyed him, and having a garden i fork in his hand he ran a few paces to j chare them away. His wife never fell down. He denied that he called his wife di. agreeable names. He might have called. swine in Etiglisii. He never used the word in Urrman, There was no word for it. Tii" Oeriniui people did not use the word in German. It was not an op- probrious term in Germany. He declared that, his wife and daughter threw apples et, liiiii because they objected to live at a timet place like Hampton. His Lordship said he preferred the evi- d -rice of the husband to that of tho wife, sis fdie seemed to snatch at every possible occasion to leave her husband. Having j independent means, she seemed anxious to get ê'W¡IV, lie camo to the con- clusion that there was no ground for a divorce, and he dismissed the wife's peti- tion. Ht, however, grunted the wife her miuest for a judicial separation, with ro»ts. and the custody of the two young children.
SAVE YOUR HAIR! DANDERINE…
SAVE YOUR HAIR! DANDERINE STOPS DANDRUFF. Every bit of dandruff disappears and hair £tng out. Try this! Your hair appears glossy, abundarstfi wavy and beautiful. Thin, brittle, colourless and ccragg hair is mute evidence of a. neglected j øcnlp; of dandruff—that awful scurf. There is nothing so destructive to the hair as dandruff. It robs the hair of its lustre, its strength and it:4 very life; eventually producing a feverishness- and itching of tho scalp, which if not reme- died causes the -hair roots to shrink, and die—then the hair fall1' out fast. A little Danderine to-night-now- any time—will surely save your hair. Get a shilling bottle of Knowltoiv's Danderine, and after the first application your hair will take on that life. lustre and luxuriance which is 80 Jheautiful. Jt will become wavy and fluffy and have the appearance of abundance, an incompar- able gloss and softness; but what will please you most will be after just a few weeks use, when you will actually see a lot of line, downy hair—new 'hair—grow- ing all over the scalp. All chemists sell and recommend Danderine, Is. H-d. and £ 3d. No increase in price. Danclerine is to the hair what fresh ehowers of rain and sunshine are to vege- tr.tioa. It goes right to the roots, in- vigorates and strengthens them. Its ex- hilarating and life-producing properties cause the hair to grow long, strong and Jb?autiful.
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Captain F'-tî-Ci-ri'f the Border Pcg'in?n?, has bn appointed deputy atht? constf?ie <? Cou»& F<J?
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THREE SONS WITH COLOURS
THREE SONS WITH COLOURS Mr. E. C. Pound. first baker at Mr. William Biddles's. confectioner, Wind- sgtreet. and residing at Kensington- eresccnt. Swansea, who has received news— already reported —th?1 his son, Pte. HrlllY Jaines Pound, of the Welsh Guards, j", miss- Corpi. W. C. Pound. Pie. T. S. Pound. imr, has two other sons with the colours. One of these is Pte. Thos. S. Pound, of the Welsh Guards, and the other, Corpl W. C. round, of the A.S.C. Supply Co., S.W.M.B.
MGRRISTQN BROTHERS IN ARMS
MGRRISTQN BROTHERS IN ARMS Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones, Tyreanol- terrace, Morvis'ton, have, three sous, all of whom are serving their country. 'Privates Edgar and Ernest Jones, whose photogiaphs we reproduce, are with the Pte. Edgar Jones. Pte. Ernest Jones. 6tli Leinsters, and have been for several months participating in the Dardanelles campaign. The other son, George Jones, is with the It.X.K.. and like hif> b'-others, has been for many 'ili,)Ilt hs I I the Dardanelles. __I
A POPULAR POLICE OFFICER
A POPULAR POLICE OFFICER Tho many friends of Inspector l'orul.)Pr, of the Swansea Borough Police Force, will learn wit'll regret that he is about to retire. Lie entered the force as a con- stable in 1SS.1, and has passed through all the intermediate grades. Eight yintrs ago be met with an accident wltich in- capacitated him for some time. Inspec- tor Pember however, returned to his duties only to be again, six weeks ago, at- tacked by .illness. Inspector Pember was one of tivc, most zealous and popular officers in the force. He contemplates occupying his leisure as a munition worker, if his health permits.
A LOYAL SWANSEA FAMILY
A LOYAL SWANSEA FAMILY Pte. Sid Davies, son of Mr. Geo. Da vies, Trafa lgar-terrace, of the Mechanical Transport A.S.C., who is one of font- brothers serving with the colours. One pte. Sid Davies. Pte. Stan Labbe-it. of the brothers, Pioneer Elai Davies, has his two legs amputated after being severely wounded in France. Pte. Stan Labbett, of the R.A.M.C. is a son-in-law of Mr. George Davies.
THREE STEAMERS SUNK
THREE STEAMERS SUNK Lloyd's report th;; following :-The French steamer Algerian has been sunk. Eig-ht persons were saved and one hody recovered, 29 missing. The French steamer Omara lias been sunk. The British steamer Tunis has been fr-unk. Tito crew were landcu in two life- pOtUs*
I POLICEMAN'S INJURY !
I POLICEMAN'S INJURY I WOUNDING CHARGE PREFERRED AGAINST AN AMMANFORD BUTCHER At Ammanford Police Court on Mon- day, Rees Davies, butcher, Quay-street, was charged with, wounding P.C. D. H. Ed wards. The police officer bad his head ba ndag-ed. Deputy Chief Constable Evans said the charge was brought against accused as the result of his action when he was served with a warrant to appear at the court that day on a. summons for causing an obstnn-.tion in front of his shop by hang- ing quarters of beef there. They proposed, he said, to offer only formal evidence, and ask for a remand till next Monday. P.C. Edwards said that at 8.20 on Mon- day morning, he met accused in College- street, and told him he had a warrant for his arrest. Raising a hig stick that he carried, accused said, Stand back, or I rii hit your head off!» He ran towards ihe back premises of the Cross Jun. Wit- D898 foRowed him, and as he was going down the ?teps of the hotel, accu&ed struck the policeman a violent blow with the stick on the head. causing it to bleed profusely. Witness closed with him, and they struggled until accused was pinned down on his back, and another polieeimm ;/1 came to his assistance. Accused had to be carried to the police skrtioa. Witness was medically examined, and a wound 1 j inches long was found on his head, into which stitches had to be inserted. Accused put several questions to the witness, whom he described as a fine liar." The purport of his cross-examina- tion was to show that he had intended coming to court that day, and had made all preparations, lie said he had never hit the policeman with the stick. 'I H Every bit of your evidence, Edwards," he added, is absolutely untruthful—ab- solutely from beginning to end, and it's a shame you should come here and catch hold of that Bible. ki-ss it, and swear to speak the truth, and then say absolutely nothing but untruths!" Turning to the magistrates, accused said he didn't care what they did with him, but wanted to tell them he had a pony in the stable and i V) pigs that had not been fed since Satur., day. Accused was remanded in custody for a week. --u_
I"- I I DID YOUR CHILD WAKE…
DID YOUR CHILD WAKE UP CROSS OR FEVERISH ? Look, Mother! If Tongue is Coated, give Look,, California Syrup of Figs" to Clean the Bowels. Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and poevieh. See if the tongue is coated; thi6 is a sure sign ihat ü." little stomach, liver and bowels nwd attention at once. When listless, pale, feverish, stuffy with cold, throat so-re; when the child has tainted breath and doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, or has stomach-ache or diarrhoea, remember, a gentle liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given. Nothing equals" California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give a teiau-poon- ful. and in a few hours all the waste- matter, sour bile and formenting food clogged in the bowels pa, out of the system, and you have a healthy and play- ful child again. All children love this harmless, delicious fruit laxative," and it never fails to effect a good inside cleansing." Directions for babies, chil- dren of all ageg and grown-ups are plainly oil the bottle. I Keep it handy in your home. A little given to-day saves a sick child to-morrow, but get the genuine. Ask your chemist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs," then look and see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company." Counterfeits a-re being sold here. All leading chemists soil California Syrup of Fig," Is. :hl. and 2s. per bottle. lie- fuse substitutes.
i MOBILISING WAR U-WORKERS…
i MOBILISING WAR U- WORKERS I The following letter appears in Friday's "Daily Chro.nicl e Sir,—Mr. Frank Dilnot's able article on mobilising the war workers is of great interest, and I am glad to find at last that the question which I have raised in the House of Commons on more than one occasion receives advocacy in the columns of The Daily Chronicle." At that time. I hose of w: who advocated Mr. Dilnot's line of thought were accused of wishing to produce a system of slavery, and the term industrial conscription was use d in order to prejudice and damage the vital consideration of utilising labour where it was absolutely necessary. Everyone with experience knows thp con- tinually giowing difficulties of the labour position: the increasing competition be- tween Government departments. Govern- ment contractors, and other emplovir-, the failure of the Ministry of Munitions to obtain such a control over the labour supply of the country as to be able, in Mr. Diinot's phrase, to place labour of the right kind and in the right degree exactly where it is required." This can "n1.; be achieved in its fullest sense if such power be given to the Government that not by entreaty but by order the right man shell be put to the right job at the standard wage, and the sooner this matter is seriously taken in hand the better. Alfred Mond. I 35. Eowndes-sqiKire. S.W., I November 25th, 1915.
NON-UNIONISTS TROUBLES AT…
NON-UNIONISTS TROUBLES AT AMMANFORD I In pursuance of the arrangements made some weeks ago by sanction of the anthracite district of miners, the work- men employed at the Ammanford Col- lieries, gave notice to terminate con- tracts with a view of bringing all the men into the Miners' Federation. Much local discussion arow as to what was called the non-union difficulty, and j the possibility that hundreds of men I would he out of work hy the end of this week. All trouble has. however, been j avoided, lor just before the day on which l the notices terminated, it was'discovered I that there was only one non-umoMst -working t.h?rf. That individual, of foura?, b?c?me a member of the J?d?rn.- tion. and the collieries were kept going without, a hitch. There is much rejoicing in the neigh- bourhood over the ease with which the alleged non-unionist dilliculty was averted.
tA 42 YEARS' -PASTORATEI
A 42 YEARS' PASTORATE ¡ A presentation meeting held at Provi- dcnfe Chapel, Talley, where the Rev. J. M. Pugh, who Itad held the pastorate of Providence and Amor chapele, Llan- fynydd, for forty-two years, was presented I with an illuminated address and a. purse of gold. The gifts were lianded over by Mr. John Evans. Halfway House, and Mr John Griffiths, The Cottage, Talley. Short speeches were also delivered bv the Revs. E. G. Kees, Carinel; W Davies, The Walk, Llandilo; S. Thomas, Salem; and the Rev J. D. Evans, Esgernant. Mr. Pugh cuit- ably responded, fu the evening preaching services were held, when the Revs. W. H. Phillips. CiKynydd. and T. Thomas, L!an- debie. preached powerful t?fm?u& to a c1v'dcd ?D?rKgatiou?.
RUB AWAY RHEUMATIC PAIN, SORENESS,…
RUB AWAY RHEUMATIC PAIN, SORENESS, I STIFFNESS. Instant Relief With a Small Bottle of Old, I Honest St. Jacobs Oil." What is rheumatism? Pain only! Stop drugging! Not one cae in fifty requires internal treatment. Rub the soothing, penetrating St. Jacobs Oil directly upon the "tender spot" and re- lief comes instantly. St. Jacobs Oil" is a harmless cure for rheumatism and sciatica which never disappoints and can- not hurn tbe skin. Do not grumble and go on suffering. Get a small bottle from your chemist, and in the moment you use it you will be free from rheumatic pain, soreness, stiffness, swelling. Do not suffer Relief awaits you. St. Jacobs Oil" has cured millions of sufferers in the la+it hali-century, and is just as good for sciatica, neuralgia, lum- bar, backache or eprains as for rheu- matism.
FELL DEAD AT PORTARDAWE I
FELL DEAD AT PORTARDAWE I An inquest was held at Pontardawe, on 1 Monday evening, touching- the death of Richard Williams (68), Ifeathfield-roaa, who dropped dead in Herbert-street, Pontar- dawe. on Monday morning. Dr. Logan Dahnc attributed death to col- lapse. due to heart failure. He was of the opinion that it was brought about by the cold weather. John I«w Williams, son of tJeoea, iùcntifid the hody. He said hif father ap- pRared to be in splendid heahl1, and fol- lowed his work every day. Thomas Da"it,. ma?on, OlJ dach. said he saw deceased falling on the road nbar the Cross Hotel. Witness picked deceased up, and placed him on the pavement. De- ceased was yrcaning, and died in a couple of minutes. A verdict in accordance with the mtdital evidence was passed.
I -CARMARTHEN LICENSiNG RESTRICTIONS…
CARMARTHEN LICENSiNG RESTRICTIONS On the recommendation of the Head Constable (Mr. A. K. Mayhall), the Car- marthen Licensing Justices on Monday.; made an order on the lines of the mili- i tarv order already in force in the borough, tha.t no soldier lie served with intoxicating liquors except between 12 noon and 1 p.m., and 6 and 9 p.m. The justices' order applies to clubs as well iii licensed premises, and the supplying of drink to eoldi.Ts for consutnptiyn off tie premise* Ht sunleaded oatuel/.
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BRYNAMMAN EISTEDDFOD I
BRYNAMMAN EISTEDDFOD I A successful military eisteddfod was held at Gibea Chapel, Brynamman, on Satur- day evening, under the presidency of -Air. Thomas II. Thomas. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. T. J. Rees, Ammanford; literary compositions, Mr. H, Williams (Gwydderig), Brynamman; recitations, Mr. John Evans (.Garnantydd), Garnant; accompanist, Mr. Arthur Williams. Bryn- amman; secretary, Mr. T. B; Williams; treasurer, Mr. John R. Jones. I The awards v>vre:— Champion solo*. Miss Esther Ann Joshua, Y.qt"l lvfera. iSolo, confined to those not having won over 10s.: Miss Esther Ann Davies, Bryn- amman. Solo (under U>): Blodwen Thomas, School-road, Bry n a mm a n. Solo (boys under 14): Danny Jones, Glyn-road, Brynamman. Solo (under 12): 1, Jessie Price, CJlan- ammari; 2, May Jones, Glyn-road, Bryn- amman. Chief recitation: Miss Miriam Evans, I Glanaonman. Recitation (children under 16): Morgan Kees Roberts. Glanamman. Recitatjon (children under 12): Tydwen Williams, Bryn-avenue, Brynamman; 2, Gwladys JoTlf, Yyni-mcudw. Stanza: Mr. lieos (Ceidritu). Glanamman. Four verscs to Tlie Dying K<x?e Mr. Tom Morgan, Hose Cottage, Lower Bryn- amman. Treati se, Tlie Essentials 'if a Success- ful Sunday Sch<wl": Mr. David Evans, Alltwen. Pontardawe. The proceeds were in aid of the Welsh Hospital at Netley. During the proceed- ings presentations were made to Privates Conwil Jones and Willie Walters on their leaving for the
A M0!i8!ST0H CYMAWA I
A M0!i8!ST0H CYMAWA I The 32nd children's a gyinanfa/' un;1"r the auspices of tlie Ta bernacle Sunday Schools, Morrkton, was held at i h Tobernale Chapel on Sunday. The chil- dren of the Tabernacle, Graig, Pentre- poeth and Ynisforgan ■'x-hools took part. ■ The Rm-. J. J. Williams (.pastor) presided' throughout the day. At the morning service the R-cvr. J. J. Williams- delivered. an address to the children. During the afternoon and evening services, lengthy) programmer of f-ongs and recitations were gone through, and the masked choir, trader, the baton of Mr. J. Edwarde, Pentropoeth,! ?nvc a number of excellent t-p?dt'm)?.' gn-c a iiiinil)er of exf-v,il(,nt Y I N<?- Oor." Mr? 'u. J. D?.'i-? ;? ?<;? couiiuinied.
! AT MS OLD HOME i
AT MS OLD HOME i SIR H. JOitES SPtAKS AT BRYNAMMAN On the occasion of the visit of Sir Henry Jones to Brynaniimm on his recruiting | tour, the inhabitants attended in great j number at Gibea Chapel, where a meet-1 ing was held. The spacious edifice was. packed, and considerable enthusiasm pre-! vailed. Brynamman had prepared to give a princely welcome to Sir llem-y, who was once the head master of the Upper Conn-1 cil Schools (then the British School). Tlie) Rey. W. D. Thomas occupied the chair, j and Councillors D. W. Lewi->, G. Vaughan. I and Aid. W. J. Williams made brief: speediest. Sir Henry, who had a great welcome, expressed his great pleasure on being1 among his old friends and schoolmates j once again. lie delivered a moct scholarly recruiting speech. The Brynamman Chora! Society, under the conductor*hip of Mr. Ted Evans, sang March of the Men of Harlech and Be not afraid (a Elijah "), and the audience rendered hymn-tunes. Mr. Ted Morgan, A.L.C.M., accompanied. The Brynamman Orchestral Society, under! the leadership of )1r. Evan William", were also in attendance. Madame W. J. Wil- j Ham* and Miss Mary Davies sang solos during the proceedings. j
i LLANSAMLE78AHOMASIER'S FUNERAL…
LLANSAMLE78AHOMASIER'S FUNERAL The funeral of the late Mr. Tom Grif- fiths. of Anwylfan. Elan samlet, has taken place, and the esteem in which he was held was manifested by the large at- tendance. The late Mr. Griffiths was; organist and choirmaster at Elansamlet: Church and bandmaster of the Industrial j School Bund. Tlie funeral took place at Llaasamlet Churchyard, and the coffin was borne to the graveside by four hides- men of Elansamiet Church. I'reeedir.g th-i bearers were the Industrial Brass Band, Mond Nickel Works Silver Band, and Calfaria (Clydach) Silver Band, who played Chopin's Funeral March, Thc mourners A,ir(, Griffiths and Miss Gwladvr, Griffiths (widow and daughter*, j Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths Mr. ajid Mrs. J. j Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. A. Davies, Mr. Llewelyn Jei-j kin.s.. Others present were Mr. W. H. Edwards ^managing director Duffryn Works), Mr. Evans (G.W.R.), Mr. n. W. Jenkins (Ebenezer), Revs. Waukin Davies j (St. Jude's, Swansea), and S. G. Stewart- (Cockett), .Parish Councillors Joeepl: Weaver and T. Rees. Mr. D. Edwards and Mr. WT. David (Industrial Sohool. Bony- maen) Mr. Morgan Tlvotnas (relieving officer), and Mr. W. James. There were numerous beautiful wreaths, which tti- tied to the esteem in which the late Mr. j Griffiths was held. The funeral service was conducted livi the Rev. Martin Griffiths (Vicar of Llan- j camlet), assisted by the Rev. T. Morris j (Clydach). j
EISTEDDFOD AT MORRiSTON !…
EISTEDDFOD AT MORRiSTON Under tlie auspices of tho Morriston Lodge of the I.O.G.T. (Welsh branch") a successful competitive eisteddfod was held at the lJorcb Chapel Vestry, Mor- riston, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Dd. John, Crown-street presided. Tho adjudi- i caters were: Music, Mr. Samuel Shjptoll; j recitations, H.(,L W. S<dm<m; drawing. Mr. T. Lewis. Miss M. A. Morg?an? accompanied. Awards: Solo (boys or girls under 1-4): 1. Master Edgar Rees; 2, Miss A. M. Griffiths. Recitation (bovs cr girls under 14): 1, Miss Gertie Thomas. Blackboard drawing (lioys): 1, Master Edgar Rees; 2, Master Glyn Brush work in colours: 1, Master James Boyd; 2, Miss Gwladys Jones. t Open recitation: Dd. Z. Davies. Jj Open solo: 1, Miss A. M. Griffiths; 2. Mi: Morfnld Cl(,]Df'nL Answers to general knowledge ques- ti<tns: Master E?arR<'ps. Best story: David ,lame>. Chiidrcn's pa'-ty: M'?s ?f. Mor?n and imrh-; 2, Miss G. -Jcite- and party.'
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The municipal eiei-trii :ty supply oi. Manchester l>eing i'i>aiileiei;t to .meet the, heavy demands on it, the Government has sanctioned the «ehejne for the erection of new munic: :■ electricity works at Barton ) at a cost ot nearly tiitcc-quai'Ler^ ol a I i:l! i->u fctcrliui. j
PEACE MEETING RIOTS.
PEACE MEETING RIOTS. SOLDIERS CAPTURE PLATFORM AND PASS RESOLUTION i # Canadian £ >>hiK>-s and medical played the ]iv;i:cipal p;^rt on Afonday >4 night, amid -ce.> of wild exeitenn nt. ni i b'etAin? up a gathering In the J{NnoTJl •< Hall, in Farriugdojwsrreet, London. The gatJi^iing was supposed to be a public meeting of the London Federation of the Union of Democratic Control, and the "ighr in wijicb it mas regarded by the i?idin?par'ty ?as c!<-ar y ^hewn by a burly Territorial—(laitning tu a trade unionist—who shouted from the platform vhich had ix-en capturetl by himwlf and friends: It was Burhe who said that chivalry was the chief defence of a nation. I say." he roared, "that pacifism is tha chief defence of the shirkers." For more than an hour before the time at which the meeting was to begin & k-ngthening queue was in rapid forma- 'duu. It was obviously ho^ti!» to what it ct.iuKi-ed ihe S j.-><• { v- < f the !-» '»e, :c; :¿:i': "'h:" A few jK. l i.i?(? <•.>••!r r?. ?i: 'tcu<- but ouh* one ii-d ievriian ^en v.ide tbi, ha n atv. -r the t Ar.meg te i-e ..n the p l afi.trui i:ii t:; 'I: ¡'X; I: wen* Mr. Charles ?< ''<t'? M..P M.' Richardson. M.P., aiul Mr. Robert Wil- liams (.w!i<» was at Swansea on Sunday). Mr. Porhie!c Ij.r.r^ie-e v. as j'l a. tOOP). aw.iifm^ th-e moiii'f to rite meeting its Mr. Lawrence nueie an attempt to occupy his advertised position when the noise was a; its height, it should be men- tioned thut two or three soldiers in khahi ativnded as supporters of the 1.; ni,11. 'j'Jie first struggle vss between a middle- aged w ixi^ited to the front I) T) and fe- atijv. !v iomutes later the reai began. Sohii«-i> and civilian* (including ir.anv vour.g men of military age) canif in au i i resistible rush across the reporti'i-s* l.telc, to the p]atforn>. Stewards struggled desperately, and some of the Vvomen flc-d, but the opposition overcame all obstacles, and the platform was captured almost immediately. Mr. Ramsay MecDonald and the other speakers retired discreetly through the side doors when the hopclessless of their position was manifest. Then the platform was packed by a shouting mass of soldiers and civilians. Some of tho electric light fittings wero smashed, a man in a grey overcoat emptied a small box of powder, and in the gal- lery a malodorous cloud of vapour a rose. 1. The Leaf HjÙ Britannia Rules the Waves were sung lustily, and cheera were given for the King. A young sergeant stood upon the chair- man's- t hIe. and from the uproar there emerged the voice of a civilian, who de- clared that the purpose for which the "aiders came had been achieved. They would hold a meeting, he caid, which would he the means of to putting a nail in the coifj n of those men who helped to murder Miss Caveil." Most of the "soldiers. Colonial and other- wise, appeared to he enjoying themselves hugely. A few methodical persons set lbout looking for certain people whom they nameù. Where's Moreli" was ona insistent cry: but Mr. Morel wlis not to be seen. Mr. Richard Glover, who was said Co be a South African War veteran, nonnted the table as chairman, and the following resolution was paseed:— That in the opinion of this meeting of British citizens the conduct of the Union of Democratic Control Ï6 mbet pernicious. We desire to see activities, put a -top to, and this war carried to a successful conclusion by every melius in our power. Some of the supporters of Mr. Pethiek Lawrence made a hurried escape from a -ide door, unnoticed in the dark. Outside the hall a vast crowd surged, einging BuIp Britannia" and Tippcrnry. repeating the cry "Ave we (io w nli(Al'tett Every door of the hall wa< barred. The police arrived in force aftex the meeting had been broken up, and they managed to exercise some control over the people. Impromptu meetings hostile to the union were held in the rain, Among the first things to be torn dow-n in the hall last night were the mottoes an«J pictures of doves and olive btanclif-v with which the walls and platform had been decorated.
UMITIHC RENTS.
UMITIHC RENTS. The Government Bill to prevent the raising of rents was introduced into the tlou se of Commons by Mr. Long (President, of the Local Government Board). It applies to the following &rea.ø:- I/ondon; An boroughs or urban districts with < population exceeding 100^90; Any area where there is a dearth of liottses owing to the inflnx of population attributable to the war. The Bill deals with houses rented -at-- X30 amd nnder a year in London; ^21 and under in other places. By Order in Council any different* between the rent boiore the war and the amount bo which it has been raised wiU be made irrecoverable. The Bill also applies to mortgages en the property, no higher rate to be charged than before the war, except where there has been structural alteration; in each a ■ase a maximum of 6 per eeart. may be charged on the total wrthiy. Then art restrictions against foreclosure.
FFORESTFACH GUARDSMAN.
FFORESTFACH GUARDSMAN. Trooper John HuxtaWe, ith Cavalry Brigade, 6th Dragoon Guards, has been invalided to England, and is now in hos- pit.al at Colchester. lie has written stat- ing that he is progressing favourably, and empects to be home for a short leav* in the near future. A reservist. Trooper Unstable was called up at the commence- ment of hostilities.
6th WELSH MAN INVALIDED.
6th WELSH MAN INVALIDED. There arrived home in Swansea on Saturday Private Albert Hooper, First oth WWsh Hand, who has been invalided as a result of a breakdown. Private Hooper went out to France with the 6th Welsh, and was appointed doctor's orderly. For the last two months lie had been recuperating at Eastbourne, on the South Coast. His parents reside at 23, Page-street, Swansea.
ISECRET CODE? 1
I SECRET CODE? 1 STORY OF A SUB-EDITORS ATTEMPT TO DODGE POSTAL OFFICIALS At Glasgow on Monday, the trial took place of the proprietors of the Daily Record," Glasgow, Ltd., publishers of the Daily Record and Mail," and Air. James Lumsden, editor of the newspaper. The charge was that they did, between June 9th and September 1st, at the office of the newspaper in Renheid-lane, Glas- gaiv, without lawful authority or excuse, use or have in their possession, or under their control, a cipher code or other mea.ns for secretly communicating naval or mili- tary information, the cipher code or other means of secret communication being in- tended and used solely for commercial or other legitimate purpose contrary to the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, whereby they were each liable on summary conviction to be sen- fenced to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £ t00, or to both such imprisonment and fine. Great interest was taken by the public in the proceedings, but it was announced that the proceedings would be held in camera. At the first appearance a plea of not: guilty was tendered, Mr. Andrew Forbes, the manager, on that occasion represent- ing the proprietors. Mr. T. B. Morrison, K.C., Solicitor- General, and Mr. Ward. advocate, con- ducted the case for the Crown. Mr. J. Avon Clyde, K.C., M.P., and Mr. D. Jamieson, advocate, represented defend- ants. Detective-Lieutenant Weir, of the Glas- gow Central Division, was sworn, and de- posed that on August 31:-t lie, accom- panied by another detective-officer, went with a search warrant to the offices of the Record," also to the residence of Mr. I.iiiiisden, from whom he learnt that his sub-editor, Mr. Campbell, was in London. j Witness showed Lumsden a copy of a | code, whereupon defendant went to a drawer and took out papers. The origi- nals, he said, were. drawn up by Camp- Iw1!. One was applicable to the Xorth of Ellgland. the othpr was applicable to Scot- land. Lumsden further told him his de- fence would be that both codes were used for commercial purposes. T))o t,,)ok the witness through the. codes put in as exhibits. These disclosed thiit particular words and phrases were to be used in private wi res addre.-sed by the "Record" correspondents to that paper from East Coast towns in certain eventualities. The editorial in- structions were to be regarded as private and confidential, and by strict adherence to them they were 10 be placed in pos.«esei<>n of informal ion earlier than news could be -transmitted at Press rates. Certain towns were given Christian names. Possible grants were classified, and by, the receipt of telegraphed and telephoned messages the editor was to bo put in a position to despatch special reporters and photographers. Detective-Inspector McGimpsie, in cor- roboration, said Lumsden informed him private wires came quickly, but Press messages were kept back. Other evidence included that of Major Half, an officer on the Staff, whose duty it was to administer certain sections of the Act. He was of the opinion that tlio code used by the defendants conveyed naval and military information which it was undesirable to collect or publish. The code laid emphasis on definite places." On the close of the case for the Crown. Mr. D. Cormac, of the Edinburgh staff of The Record," said he worked out the I details of and distributed the code in January this year. Other newspapers of repute, he said, made similar arrange- ments at a time when prohibitions were imposed by the Press Bureau, but he de- nied that there was any intention to de- ceive the postal authorities. There was great irregularity in the tele- graph service, and Press tele- gram6 were severely held ul). The restrictions of the Bureau became progressively more stringent, but it was not until June this year that he became aware that the regulations made this code improper. The editor bad nothing to do with it, but a copy was handed to him after it had been drawn up. Replying to the Solicitor-General, wit- ness said the code became practically use- less on January 20th. after the issue of an official circular of that date. Mr. Alexander Campbell, formerly assistant to Mr. Lumsden, now gave as the reason for the code t Ilat news sent in the ordinary way was irregularly dealt with, delayed to certain papers, and let through to others. The code was his own, :md was introduced to dodge the people in the post office who were holding up press telegrams, but there was no inten- tion to publish anything unauthorised by Bureau. Judgment reserved till Monday next.
WAR AND FOOD PRICES I
WAR AND FOOD PRICES I AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS FOR 1914. I A volume of Agricultural Statistics for 1914, just issued by the Board of Agricul- ture and Fisheries, shows tluit the prices of fresdi nieut were, in that period, not much affected by the war. The rise in British beef wa?, on the whole, compara- tively small. about 2s. per ewt. on the year, corresponding to the rise in the live animal; as with c-altlc. this brought the price to a level not reach e<l since the early eighties, and the immediate effect of the outbreak of war was a slight rise, whereas at that: time of year there is generally some decline to tie noted, Refrigerated beea was immediately affected by the outbreak of war, the monthly average price of frozen hind quarters jumping up by J7-. 6d. to IS*. W. per cwt. in August, while fore quarters rose by some 15s. Argentine chilled hind quarters only rose by Fome 8s. per cwt., I but they had been rising in value during the earlier months, while other grades had been steady or falling. The. high level of values was maintained until the end of the year, and the average price per cwt. of refrigerated beef for the year varied from 42s. to for New Zealand fore quarters to 55s. for Argentine chilled hind quarters, averages which had not hitherto been reached for imported beef. Mutton was also higher in price in 1!\14 than in 191:1, by about 3s. ¡¡d. per cwt. in the ease of British, and rather more in the case of imported meat. The monthly average of frozen mntt-on rose by 8s. to 8s. 6d. between July and August, and prices went still higher in October, while English produce, after a rise in August, fell back to at least its former level. Bacon and hams were both rather cheaper, on the average, than in the pre- vious year. Tlie- former fell slowly in price from the January level, jumped il up by about 20s. per cwt. in August, and Ml away again somewhat rapidly in the autumn. lIaIns fell rapidly in price dur- ing the winter and spring. In August there was a rise of qojne 11)1'. or more in all varieties, but prices were reduced again, and by the end of the year they were again at the July value." The average yield of potatoes per acre in England atid Wales for 191.5 is estimated to be exactly equal to the average of the preceding 10 years; the total production, although nearly 100.000 tons below that of 1914, is some 1SO.OOO above the average. The increase in Wales only is from 1-45,854 tons in 1914 to 15S,DT2 in 191-5. The average estimated yield in Wales waIJ 5.89. a«s against 5.73 in 1914, and 5.114 average of the last ten years.