Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

SHEPHERDRY. VISil Of titiiEF SHtPHEUD TO SWANSEA On Saturday, Swansea received a visit from the Chief Shepherd of the Loyal Ancient Order of Shepherds, Bro. Edwin Crew, of 1 xioester, who attended and addressed a meeting of the Swansea United District at the Adelplii Hotel, and was made the recipient of a handsome cage of cutierv in honour of the occasion. Sup- porting the Chief Shepherd were Deputy Chief Shepherd (Bro. W. Bowen Davies, of ?eath) and the officers of the d?4triot present were: Prov. C.S. Bro. D. J. IJ?mas (who presided), Prov. D.C.S. Bro. W. E. Francis, Prov. P.C.S. Bro. Thomas Samuel; Di?rict Treasurer Bro. Ben Tre- rise, and District Secretary Bro. Ric-hard,l Buckiand (Morriston). Mr. T. J. Wil- i liams, M. P. (Maesygwernen) attended the I meeting and met with a warm reception. A cordial welcome was extended to the Chief Stepherd by the Prov. C S. Then followed the presentation of the case of cutlery by the Dist. Secretary (Bro. Buckland), who said it was intended. as a small token of the high appreciation of the Swansea district of the very valuable services Bro. Crew had rendered to the cause of shepbc-rdry for many years past. (Hear, hear.; for the past 14 or 15 years Bro. Crew had edited the Monthly Maga- zine of the Order, and had regularly at- tended the annual movable conferences for over M .vPH. He had done much to up- lift humanity and leave the world a little better than he found it. (Applause.1 The Deputy Chief Shepherd, Bro. Ben Trerise, Bro. Ben Jones, Bro. W. D. John (Skewen', Bro. J. Albert Davies and Bro. J. C. liowe (State section secretary) also associated themselves in paying tribute to the chief's merits. The Chief Shepherd, who was warmly received, returned thanks in a breezj speech. lie remarked that he gave credit to Swansea for being the Chief Shepheri to-day, for it was at the Swansea Confer ence that he was nominated on tht Executive Committee, whilst it was at Cardiff that he was appointed the editor of the magazine. (hear, hear). Inci- dentally, he remarked that Bro. Buck- land was regarded as one of the beet dis- trict secretaries in the Order. (Hear, hear). Referring to after the war prob- lems confronting friendly societies, he argued it was the duty of the Govern-. rnent to help repair the damage tht-t was being done by the loss of so many of the boot lives in the war. The 16,000 deaths mentioned at the last annual conference calculated at ilO each came to E160,000, and that at 31 per cent. represented at the end of the period upon which their tables were calculated no It-as a sum than £ 1,280,000. That was really one year's death claims, and to that they must add every other loss going on month by month over and above the valuation average. The Chief Shepherd went on to give alternative methods by which friendly societies might recoup them- selves of some of the loss, such as the addition of more juveniles, little eco- miee here and there, etc. In conclusion, he pictured a bright futuro for friendly society work, in spite of the present dis- aster, in the new enlightenment that was dawning. Bro. T. J. Williams, M.P., speaking of war pensions, said the dependents ot soldiers and sailors who had been killed or wounded in the service of the country should have adequate allowances paid to them as a debt of honour, due to them as creditors of Britain. (Applause). Nor should a claimant for an old age pension be at all penalised or handicapped be- caused he belonged to a friendly society. All through his life he had entertained a warm feeling towards friendly societies. His father was for 18 years secretary of the Foresters' Lodge, at the Bird-in-Hand at Morriston, and he was proud to know :ila this (the speaker's) cousin, Mr. Ed. Bucklaud, was following in his footsteps. A vote of thanks was accorded the Chict Shepherd for his visit, and the helpful address, on the motion of Bro. Morgan Jones, seconded by Bro. J. 11. Cole (Neath Abbey). A similar compliment was paid Bro. T. J. Williams, on the motion of P.P. Bro. Dan Powell, seconded by Bro. John Morris (Neath). Congratulations were offered to Past Prov. Chief Steward Daniel Powell on his Bon, Pee. Glan Powell—who was a teacher at 'the Secondary School—receiving the D.C.M. on the battlefield. Dinner was afterwards served at the Royal Hotel, Prov. C.S. D. J. Thomas presiding. A capital repast was served. Following the loyal toast, Mr. Edward Harris proposed The Imperial Forces," Bros. J. H. Cole and R. G. Davies respond- ing. in submitting the toast of the Order. Bro. Ben Treriee pointed out how the membership of the society had grown from 12 ninety years ago to nearly half a million to-day.267,OOO members of the Order and 173,000 State members. Out of 40,000 members serving with the Colours, about 650 had made the supreme sacrifice. The Cliief Shepherd, in response, urged that, j many of the ills of social organism were due to a failure to combine something of the romantic and sentimental with busi- Dœ6 capacity. In regard to the Order, Le felt that., though there were great difficul- ties lying immediately before the friendly society movement, there was a new era of work before them—an era of great accom- plishments. The Deputy Chief Shepherd (Bro. Bowen Davies, of Neath) also acknowledged the toast. The Swansea District" was toasted on the call of iiie Chief Shepherd. Bro. Buckiand, he said, had the reputation at the head office of being a very good dis- trict secretary. Bro. Richard Buckiand, in response, re- gretted that during the past twelve months 18 of their members had either been killed in the war or died from woxrads. It was gratifying to know that tie members of the district had paid the contributions of their brothers serving in the forces at home and abroad, and this represented < £ 535 up to July 21st last.. The Swansea district, which comprised 46 lodges, had a njembership of 4,500 and an accumulated funeral fund of < £ 9,000. Prov. C.S. D. J. Thomas and Prov. D.C. W E. Francis also responded. Cther toasts were The Visitors," pro- pelte d by P.P.C.S. W. D. Johns, and acknowledged by State secretary J. C. Rowe; and the Chairman," submitted bv Bro. A. E. Davies, P.P.C.S. The artistes who contributed to the evening's enjoyment were Messrs. Ned West., Luther Davies, Twm Jones, Trevor Williams (recitations), — Lloyd (piano- dbrte solos), and Horaoc Samuel (ACCOTO- JPANISA

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT. At the meeting of the Pembrey School Managers on Saturday, a letter was read ironi the Education Committee approving of the managers' reeommendation to hold classes for females at Burryport. The Education Committee informed the Managers that it had been decided to raise the salaries of all supplementary teachers by 45 per annum in addition to the war bonus of e5 already granted. A letter waA read from Mr. Snook, head teacher at Pembrey School, stating that a bov named W. J. Daries had attended the school for a period of five years with- out being at once. It was decided to ask the Committee to present a ailver medal. j Jerusalem Church nominated Mr. iomes Dunn, the ehurcii secretary, for the ftant position of school manager.

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CLAIMS AND AWARDS. I Allocation by Swansea County Court Judge. I Judge Bryn Roberts had a number of Workmen's Compensation Act cases at Swansea County Court on Tuesday. In respect of the death of John Griffiths, Fforostfach, killed at the Cape Colliery, E300 had been paid into court for the widow, two daughters and a gOJi who were declared dependants. His Honour directed that e260 be in-I vested in War Loan, and the interest of 6s. per week paid out to the widow until she is 70 years of age. Mr. John Jenkins represented the ap- plicants. The Swansea Improvements and Tramways Co. had paid into court £ 75 in respect of the do, Nh of Samuel Davies, fon of Morgan Davies, tinplate shearer-, of Neath-road—who was killed on the | Mumble Railway. His Honour ordered the money to be paid out to the father. Mr. W. A. Thomas appearing for Mr. A. J. Puntan, represented the applicant, and Mr. J. Evan Rowlands was for re- I sjxmdente. By way of terminating liability, the Graigola-Merthyr Co. agreed to pay Dd. John Thomas, fuel worker, ?200 com- pensation in respect of an injured foot, and his Honour entered an award ac- cordingly by consent. Mr. W.A. Thomas, deputising Mr. A. J. Puntan was for applicant, and Mr. J. Vaughan Edwards for respondents. Messrs. Dillwyn and Co. had agreed to make an ex gratia payment of 150 in re- spect of an accident to a young man in their employ named Thoma;, John Miles, resulting in the loss of a leg. At the game tim-e they denied all liability, Mr. T. J. Randall, who appeared for the youth, said after consulting counsel he was prepared to accept the P-50. He suggested an artificial leg costing about £ 20 fhotild be bought for the youth, and the balance left in court. His Honour thought it was advisable to get medical opinion before buying an artificial limb. I have seen advertise- inents," he said, that these artificial limbs do better than ordiuary ones, but I don't always believe in advertise- ments." The case was adjourned accordingly. A settlement was announced in the case of William Osborne, dock labourer, 31, Swan-street, Swansea, against the Swansea Harbour Truct. Whilst land- ing a heavy iron tub on the wharf at the Prince of Wale-s Dock on August 20th, 1915, applicant fratcured his left wrist. The agreement was for reepon- dents to pay £ 70 into court and taxed I costs not to exceed 10 guineas, to ter- minatp liability.—His Honour agreed. Mr. Marlav Samson was for appli- cant, and Mr. J. Vaughan EdwaTd,3 re- presented respondents. The Swansea Old Brewery aaked for the termination of an award of 10s. a week paid to Harriet Wilson, aged 19, who had her right foot bruised on Feb. 3rd last by a trolley passing over it in the bottling department. Appellants contended the girl had now quite re- covered. Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Messrs. Lewis and Sons. Newport), waa for applicants, and Mr..T. Vanghan Ed- wards appeared for respondent. Medical evidence for applicants was given by Dr. Grant and Dr. G. R. Edwards. His Honour gave. a verdict for appli- cants with costs. William Jonathan Williams, of Waun- arlwydd, claimed compensation from Messrs. Glasbrook Bros., colliery pro- j priertors, in reepect of the death of his eon, Thomas B. Williams, collier, who was killed at No. 2 Colliery, at Garngoeh. on July 7th last. Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Mr. John Jenkins) was for the applicant, and Sir. A. J. Proeser, Aberdare, appeared for respondents. On the day named deceased and other colliers were returning from the pit when they met a journey of trucks, and took a ride. Thomas Williams was sitting on the, edge of a wagon when it gave a jolt an d he was thrown off, being killed instan- taneously. Tire father claimed JM83 on behal fof the partial dependents. After the evidence, Mr. Proeeer ad- vanced legal arguments, and quoted authorities in support of his contention t'hat it was purely optional on the part of respondents to provide travelling faci- lities for the oollierB to or from their work. His Honour said he found there was a distinct agreement with the men, not to provide special trams for them, but en- titling them to ride on the trains that were running at the time. I don't think that! it makes any difference," added his Honour, "whether it is optional or not." Judgment for applicant with oos be.

MEDICALLY UNFIT. I Rolling along with drunken gait, Within him all his kit," I Was heard a gray-beard iterate— I'm med'cally unfit." —Talnant. 1

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 r?!E?n TOURISTS' FRIEND ? SIR HENRY LUNN SUES NEWSPAPERS AND TUbH GOnÜiSPUHUEhTS The" Morning Post, the Irish Times." and other newspapers, together wi-di Mr. Julian Grande and his witej who are said to be correspondents of tho Morning Post" in Switzerland, were the de ieudants in an action in the King's Leneh on Tuesday, the plaintiff being Sir Henry Luiin? who Claimed damages for a libel published in December last. The alleged libel was telegraphed to th-c Morning Post" from Borne by Mr. Grande, and was published on 18th Dec- ember. as ioilows:- Berne. December 16.-rhe pro-Ger- man peace party, whose attempt to or- ganise a peace congress this month in Berne proved such a fiasco, held another meeting yesterday to see whether it is jxvjsible to arrange a congress at a later date, and it was remarked iu Berne that Sir Henry Lunn happened to be in the Swiss capital ye&terday when this was held. It is reported that Sir Henry Lunn was arrested last night when crossing the frontier." I Three days later the Morning Post published another telegram as iillowf,l On further enquiry 1 iearn that pcr&on reported to have been &rrested was not Sir Henry Lunn." The defence of the Morning Post and the Irish Times was that the words did not refer to Sir lionry Lunn, and were not libellous. Mr. and Mrs. Grande admitted that they were not true and were false and defamatory. Counsel for plaintiff mentioned that Sir Henry Lunn was 57, and after carry- ing on Missionary work 101 some time in India, returned in consequence of ill- health. Ir 1893 he organised a conference in Grindelwaid, and because of his work in that connection he gradually de- veloped a tourist agency. lie was the proprietor of several hotels in Switzer- land, and still remained a missionary, teaching English people the value and importance of foreign travel.

RURAL COUNCIL. The Swansea Rural District Council mot on Tuesday, presided over by Mr. Mathew Griifiths,. The Medical Officer reported that the number of births in the Llandilo-Taly- bont division registered was 93, equivalent j to a birth-rate of 31.3 per 1,000, compared i with average^ of 30.4 in the last ten years. The deatfes were 24, giving a death rate of 8.1 per 1,000, as against the average of 10.5 for the ten preceding yeUf;. There were no deaths from zymotic diseases re- ported. For the Swansea rural district the number of births registered was 26, equivalent to a birth rate of 22.2 per 1,000 and the deaths were 7. equivalent to i rk-ath rate of 5.9. There was a decline of ■ six per cent. per 1,000, and a decline ox 9.2 per 1.000 in the number of deaths. The number of notifications of infectious die-, caws were 17. The Finance Committee's report showed 1 the balance at the bank at the oommence- j mont of the month to be £2.377 to. 9d., the aniouii t par-sed for payment was £1,56:> 14.5. 8d.. and the balance now on hand w as C871 106. Id. In the discussion on the minutee of the Finance Committee, attention was drawn to the fact that the Council was now pay- ing for the gas at so much per lamp. and the lamps were not now lighted, and it was proposed that a deputation should wait on the Gas Co. with a view to ar- ranging at a rate lower than that now paid by the Council. Councillor M. E. David moved that a deputation be appointed to go to the police with a view to obtaining the full amount of electric light for which pay- ment was made. The appliance were such that irt the event of a raid the electric light could be switched off at any moment. lie moved that the lights be kept on until It) p.m. The Clerk pointed out that the matter was in the hands of the police officers. It was finally decided that a deputation from the Lighting Committee visit both the Gas Company and police, and in the matter of lighting, plenary powers being given to the committee. On the motion of the District War Pen- sions Committee, a ropy of a resolution from the Pootardawe Rural District Coun- cil asking the Council to pass a resolution asking that power be given to the council to co-opt lady members. A considerable discussion followod, in which it was pointed out that the members of the Council did not treat the War Pen- sions Committee as a serious business. Many members, it was said, put in no ap- pearance, and it was recognised that the work was important. Eventually the Council asked the mem- bers to be more punctual in their attend- ance, and in case they could not attend that they should resign and allow new members to be appointed who could at- tend to the work. On the discussion of the appointment of hackney carriage inspectors, the Clerk said that the police were recognised as inspectors, and the Council eventually de- cided that Supt. Letheren and Supt. Ben Evajxq (Neath) be paid .-£1. and X2 per annum respectively. Letters of resignation were received from Messrs. Rev. H. J. Stewart r id, James Jones, councillors for Pforw faoh, and the resignations were accepted- Nomina.- tions were to be invited from the district. The Swansea. Town Council asked the Swansea R.D.C. to appoint a committee to receive their deputation on the borough extension scheme and connections to sewers. The Parliamentary Committee was appointed to meet the deputation when a date could be arranged. A letter was received from the Local J Government Board saying that the elec- tions would be postponed until 1918.

MRS. TQM ELLIS. Early on Tuesday morning, at Charing Cross Welsh Calvini&tic Methodist Chapel. the wedding took place of the Rev. Peter Hughes Grifliths, the minister of the clvapel (whoee home is at Llansteplian, Carmarthenshire, and who formerly held the paetorate of Grug-glas, Swansea), the bride being Mrs. Ellis (widow of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P.), of Cwrl Mawr, Cardiganshire. In spite of the early hour of the se, and that the event had been kept quiet as possible, there was a numerous congregation of friends, amongst those present being Sir Herbert Roberts, M*P-, Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., and Mrs. Llewelyn Williams. Mr. Edward Davies (cousin of the bride), Mrs. Herbert Lewis, Mrs. Morgan Owen, and Mrs. Ffoulkes Jones. The officiating minister was the Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., of Clifton-õtreet Chapel, Cardiff, and the service was con- ducted in both Weish and English. The bride was accompanied by her stalwart young son, and by Miss Jennie Davies, daughter of the Rev. W. Davies. Blaenanercli. The best man was Mr. SelwjTi Davies (secretary to Lord Wim- borne, Viceroy of Ireland). Aftor the ceremony, there was a break- fast at the Hotel Gwalia, and subsequently the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon in Scotland.

Better your friends get their parcels before than after Xmas, therefore order in time.-James' Ship Stores, Ltd. At Neath Police Court, on Monday, sympathetic reference was made by Ald. Hopkin Morgan to the death of Mr. Wm. Jones, J.P., oi Tyiiyrheo] House, Tonna i who- demise, said, was a distinct lo&s ,%o the community.

e 0 e doesn't help. ulving In It is no wonder women do sometimes despair. They are so concerned for the welfare of others, the care of the family and the happiness of home, that their own health is apt to be neglected. When backache, urinary disorders, nervousness, or loss of flesh result, it shows that the kidneys are weakening, that uric poisons are gathering in the 6ystem, and that neglect may lead to:- Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gravel, Stone, Inflamed Kidneys and Bladder, or to stages of incurable kidney disease. It is no use giving in. Get more fresh air and sleep instead. Lighten the work if possible. Take only plain,, whole- some food, with plenty of milk, plenty of water, but no unne<-essary stimulants. Strengthen the kidneys with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Other people in Swansea have proved the value of this special kidney medicine. Send for Free Book on Moderation, Cheerfulness, & Other Long Life Laws." A SWANSEA HELPER. On May 27, 1909, Mrs. A. Kingston, of 53, Trafalgar-terrace, Swansea, said :—" For a longtime I did not know what it was to be froo from kidney disorder. I was bent nerr lv double with pain in my back. I became nervous, depressed, and irritable; my head troubled me, and there seemed to be spots floating con- Ist3ntly before my eyes. The urinary ?n(>tliing. was disordered. I felt fit for system was I telt fit for I was recommended to try Doan's backache kidney pills. Shortly after do- ing so, I began to feel better. The pills quickly removed the pains and put my kidneys right. I felt brightened up. I think very highly of Doan's pille now.— (Signed) A. Kinon." On March 1st, 1916-nearly seven years later—Mrs. Kingston said:—"I am per- fectly satisfied with Doan's pills, for they cured me some years ago, and they never fail to speedily remove any touch of backache I may chance to get after a cold." Be sure you ask for DOAN'S and get Doan's—the Pills Mrs. Kingston had. Doan's $ pill I1!ii f. I All Doalsrs, or 2/9 a box, from Fostar-McClellan Co. Wells St., Oxford St., Landon, W.

AT THE TRIBUNALS. Interesting Points in West Wal6s Appeals. The West Glamorgan Appeal Tribunal mot on Tuesday at the Public Library, 1 Mr. Hopkin Morgan presiding. Mr. J Evaxi Rowlands represented a coal merchant against whoot) exemption for three months by a local tribunal Captain Williams, the military representative, ap- pealed on the grounds that the period was excessive and that public convenience would not be st-riously disturbed by his leaving.—Mr. Rowlands desired to have the case deferred until it should lie decided whether the man was not in a certified oocupntion.-Con.sideration was adjourned for 14 days. A young fellow appealed on the ground that he was the sole support of his parents and a child they had adapted. He had at first been rejected on account of being a stammerer, but was now pas^ d by the Medical Board. To most of the qlestions put appellant had to reply in writing. The Chairman asked where appellant's father was, whereupon a smart gentleman seated behind rose and said he was the lad's father. Asked what he was doing, the father remarked he wanted to õay a g-xnl (Ical, but his son would not let him. He had i been laid up for eight yeare, but j ust got well when the war broke .out. lie had been a servant of the late King Edward, and his eldest son. the Duke of Clarence, He had been horse trainer and owner of various horses. So when war broke out he wrote to Lord Kitchener. I put back my age 21 years, and vol- unteered to serve my King and country, and Lord Kitchener forwarded a letter to Major Anderson in December, 1911. Major Anderson sent for me, and said, 'I have a letter from the War Secretary that you have volunteered for service.' Lord Kitoiieaer knew me, and the King knows me. The Chairman interrupted by remark- ing that the Tribunal did not want his wnole history, they only wanted to know if he had lately been doing any kind of work. Continuing, the speaker &aid he joined the Army Veterinary Corps, but fell off a horee and was invalided. I told my son d' r,<,tly war was de- l claroo to go and volunteer," he said, I" but he w,-i. rejected three times." Exemption was granted to November 24. A credit draper asked for six months' exemption to clear up his bueinees.—He was granted one month. Capt. Williams appealed against the decision of a local tribunal to grant total exemption to the manager of a motor garage, who carried on the business while the proprietor was with the Colours. The Military Representative said he would be willing to have a period of ex- emption defined, and exemption was granted till January 24, with penajssion to further appeal. LLANDOVERY. At Llandovery on Tuesday (the Mayor, Mr. Pryse Rees, presiding), nine claims were dealt with. A college master who also acts as drill instructor, was granted conditional exemption. A slioemaker's apprentice with a dis- charging corn was referred back for fur- ther medical examination. An outfitter who said his business would have to be closed down, as his wife could not speak Welsh, was given three months. I In reply to a suggestion he said he was sure none of the members of the Tribunal would care to be measured for clothing by a woman. (Laughter.) When a stone mason's case was heard the military representative said the man had nil "u 'jmu-i—. j-JI acted dishonourably. On a previous oc- casion applicant had <?aid if given three months' respite he would not appeal again. He was given fuur weeks, with no further right of appeal. MARGAM. At Margarc on Monday, the application? of a crane driver and a refinery turner down, both IS years of age, employed by the Rio Tinto Copper Co., were refused. The application of a haulier was also dis- missed. ABERAVON. Seventeen cases came before the Tribu- nal. The application of a shipwright who claimed that he was in a reserved trade was dismissed. Conditional exemption for one or three months was granted in 11 other cases, and the remainder were ad- journed. Neath Borough Tribunal. I Aid. H. P. Charles presided over the! Neath Borough Tribunal which sat on Friday. There were 60 applications. A Class A man asked for further ex- tension to put a patent on the market. A month was granted to be final, unless documentary evidence was produced from the patents officer showing that it was a bona fide patent. A local agricultural engineer produced a petition signed extensively by agricul- turists in the district to support a claim of indispen^ability. He was granted three months. A local coal exporter, in his appeal for a further extension for his eon, remarked there is no change in the circumstances since my last appeal. Tho President: Not in your business, perhaps, but there is a great change in military requirements. Two months extension was granted. A medical student in his first reor asked for exemption to enable him to pace his first examination next July. Concluding hie written appeal, the appellant wrote:- Doctors will he ecaree after the war." The application was adjourned. A Russian subject was asked by Mr. T. Leyshon the nature of his business. Vancy tings and toys," replied the ap- pellant, phonetically, with great rapidity of speech- Mr. Mathew Arnold, solicitor, explained. the circumstances, and two months' ex- emption was granted.

BAPTIST MINISTER SUED. Action for the Value of Five Lambs. I The lwv. David James, Baptiet minister and farmer, of Morriston, was sued at Swansea County Court on Tuesday by William Jones, farmer, of Pantybalem Farm, near Morriston, for £ 6 los., the value of five lambs. Mr. W. R. Francis was for plaintiff, and }1.r. W. A. Thomas defended. The case for plaintiff was that in Sep- tember, 1911, there was a sale at Maeerteg Mawr Farm, near Morriston, and Mr. John E. Williams, auctioneer, of Yatrad- gvnlais, knocked down a lot of five lambs to plaintiff. It appeared that the defen- dant bought a large number cf lambs and also the ingoing of the farm. When plain- tiff sent a messenger for the lambs the day after the sale defendant, it was al- itged, refused to hand them over. saying he had bought and paid for them. Defendant said he kept a farm for his two sons. At the sale he bought 106 sheep and lam-be altogether. When he counted them the day after he found five too many, and the auctioneer said: "I know what they are. They are the five which fell to me yesterday. They are a cheap lot; you had better buy them." Witness bought them, but oould not remember what he gave for them. His Honour held that the auctioneer had disposed of the five sheep on the day of the sale and had no right to sell them to def-erdant on the subsequent day. Mr. W. A. Thomas: The only thing- is for us to snethe auctioeer for the money we paid him. Judgment for plaintiff.

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EARLY CLOSING SHOPS HOURS ORDER AND iTS i KiibiHibilukS The Press Bureau -on Tuesday night issued the following relating to the early closing of shops and restrictions of retail trade during the winter months. The Home Secretary gives notice that he has made an order under the Defence of the Realm Regulations requiring all shops to be closed for the serving of cus- tomers at and after 8 p.m. on Friday, 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 7 p.m. on other days from the 30th October, 1916, to 30th April next, inclusive. The carrying on of retail trade elsewhere (e.g. in the streets is also prohibited after the same hours. It will be noticed that a later hour has been fixed for Friday than was originally imposed. The Order does not affect the obligation to close for the weekly half-holiday under the Shops Acts, or to comply with any other statu- tory requirement restricting the hours of sale or the transaction of business. The following exceptions are allowed hv tl.e ()rrtpr I 1. The serving of a customer where it j, proved that the customer was in the shop before the closing hour, or that reasonable grounds existed for believing that the article supplied after the closing hour to a customer was required in a case of illne-ss: or 2. Th? f.?Ip after Ow closing hour ofj (a) meals to be c?n?i-m?d W the pr?- mises. or newly-cocked provisions to be consumed off the premises, (b) intoxicat- ing liquor's to be consumed on or off the premises: (c) medicinp or medical or I urgieal appliances, so long as the shop is kept open and lighted only for such time as is necessary for serving the ens- j tomcr; (d) newspapers; (e) victuals, stores, or other necessarief required by any naval or military authority for his Majesty's forces or required for any ship on her arrival at or immediately before her departure from port. so long as the shop is kept open and lighted only for such time as is necessary for serving the customer or 3 The transaction after closing hour of any post office business or shaving or hairdressing in barbers' or hairdressing shop up to 8 o'cloc k in the evening. It must, be clearly understood that a shop which remains open for the sale of any such articlos or the transaction of I any such business is not allowed to sell anything elSf, or carry on ony other re- tail trade or business after the closing hour.

THE MEN OF 41. War Minister's Important Statement. Mr. Lloyd George made a brief but im- portant statement on Tuesday night with regard to the position of the men of 41 and the cailing-up notice recently issued. He made the following points perfectly clear: (1) The Government consider it sufficient for the moment to raise the age limit to the limit of the Act." It is not necessary to go beyond it. (2) No distinction is to be made tween the attested and unattested man of 41. They are to be on exactly the same footing. I I -1- -11-1 A great ueai was maue wim muuu asperity by Messrs. Snowden, Pringle, Sherwell, and others of their type of the pledge" given by the Government some monthp ago that if a man attained his 41st birthday before being called up for service lie would not be taken. On one occasion when that undertaking was given the words were added under ex- isting conditions on another they ap- parently were not. The Minister of War frankly said that as the existing conditions had altered, the undertaking was no longer operative, while the men were absolutely required. They would amount to the equivalent of two army corps, and the Government were depending on this reserve for the manning of the artillery. The whole question of man-power is to oe debated at an early date on a day J specially set apart for the purpose. 1

LLANELLY MASTER. I The death took place on Monday of Mr. William Lewis, M.A., hvadmaofcer of LluneJly Intermediate School, who had quite a national reputation as an educa- tionist. Deceased, who had been in fail- ing health for some time, was 51 yearn of age. A native of Merthyr, be obtained the degree of B.A. London. He was appointed to the Llanelly poet in 1895. The deceased gentleman was a founder and secretary of the Weish County School Association. He was a prominent Free- mason.

TWO BROTHERS MISSING. I News has been received by Mrs. Doel, 4, Gwindy-terraoe, Pentrechwyth, that her hiMband, Pte. Sydney Dwi. 7th Bedford*, is wounded and missing. Prior to joining tb« Army be v<? emplcyvd at th;-j "I MMnann Works. His brother, Pte. Wm. Doel, wu reported missi 8ix months ago.

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FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Executive Council of the West Waie6 Federation of Free Churches was held on Monday j. the FriencLq, Meeting House, the Rev. W. D. Rowlands presiding. A vote of sympathy was passed with the Rev. Cynon Lewis, whose resignatkm aa secretary was accepted with deep regret.. The Rev. D. Ungoed Thomas, Carmais then. was unanimously asked to accept the secretaryship. This, after some hesid tarion, he did. Plans for a campaign to revivify some 01 the Councils of the Federation were con4 tidered. Meetings are to be held af Neath, and if possible at Llandovery ag the same day.

GRAIN AND CORN TRADES. ^TQEJC'S REVIEW b. J. K CABTHEW Sinco posting my last review to the datA; of drafting Uiie, eeaaonaMe woather haa prevailed, mainly fine, dry, and freeh—tront an agricultural standpoint dilltiDCy favour-ble. The land is in uood heart for p iaiiting winter wheat, aad having regard to the scarcity of labour, fair progress is being made. &oou», g,rasS, and vegetables are olenUlul, and %U, kind* of live Stock continue nealthy. Trade in iat siock has ruled efteady at unchanged Quotatiom-Beef, 9d, io Is.; mow ton, ,0. to Is.; vork, IC4d. to Hid. Der iii, In the wool department business has been fairly brisk at firm prioes--Unwashed. law 21(1. to is. 6d.; washed. Is. 6W. to 1A. 10d4 according to the locality and quality Rapid strities have been made in planting winter wheat ;n North America, under very fa.voura.ble conditions, and it is considered that the acreage laid down will be Dezx eeptibly increased. Threshing spring wheat is onward, but the result is poor, both as regards yield and duality, though about am expected at the harvest. In spite of the war^ the outlook for acri« culture in Europe îà. on the ahole, favour* able; live stock are healthy roots, grass, and vegetation plentiful, cereals yieldinc ciuite up to the average, and prices remu. nerative. Reports from Argentina ve improving benercial rains having fallen nrly a? over the oountry, though more is wanted in the -North. The outlook in Australia oon- tiiiue- aufte satisfactory. Agricultural prospects in India are favourable. Shioments of foreign wheat to Ei- rope are iarge, and deliveries of homo, gr..) rn increasing. Warehouse stocks un* I charged. n- THE LARtKJ TRADE. Wheat dearer; Russian, ml; Californism6 75E.. Australian, 7te.; American spring, 76s. winter, 70s., 75e. dearer: American, nominal; Platew 62 s., 5i? 6d. Barley firm; American. *4»., 46a. 6d.: IDIot dian. 47s.. 48s.; Persian, 44s., 45s. 6d Oacs firm; Eussian, nil; American, 32s. 31. 6d.: Plate. 52s. 6d., 53s. 6d SPOT PRICES AT MARK LANE. Vheat dearer; Bussian, nil; Calgorni&N 776.: Â&tTa.1ian 76&. 77s.; "8J0sn.; winter. 7?s.; A?neric?n spring. 78s.. Indmn. ?rA. 76Æ! EneUsh whit? 68$., 74s.; red, 67s, 7Ss. Mais* dearer; American, nominal; Platen 533, 548. Barley firm; Busman, nil: American, 44a. 6d.. <7E. Indian, 48s., 49s.. Persian, 44s. 6d, 45s. 6d.: malting, 56s. 6d„ 64s. 6d. Oats firm; English, 32s., 38s.; foreign. 33s. SBC,. reeding cakes-Demand normal. FLOUR. Wit"l oolder weather, the oonmrmption of bread has increased, and the wheat markets being dearer, all kinds of flour have ad- vanced Quotations aa followsTown whites. 60s., 61s.; households, 5Be.. 59B.; oocn- try patents, 53s.; whites 52s.: Americas sprin;* patents, 57s., 58B.: Manitoba patent*. 66.. 57s.: Kansas patents, .6s., 57&. spring bakers, 51B., 53s.; Huaf'a.rian r-tVent, nil. WHEAT FORECAST. v Up to now the action of the Gorenmeef in controlling wheat and flour has not had the desired effedt of reducing prices; on the contrary, wheat markets have bad a sharpf a.dvanoe-pa.rticularly in America. Values are now at a very high level, and caution is mor* than ever necessary. Begnlate pur- chases by requirements is the course tai pursue. As regards the war, speaking: generally Of is going weli lor the Allies, and will aed saredlv continue to do so FEEDING STUFF FORECAST. The consumption of dry food n quite e? to the normal, &nd prices of feeding BtuJb are higher &U round. Speculation at Bt? 6e?t is out of the quest km. Buy from b= to mouth is tbe policy to adopt.

-=- SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL RESULTS. ¡ Association Finals. LANCASHIRE SECTtOM. Bolton. Wanderers 1; Everton S. Burnley 4; Stoke 1. Manchester United 3; Baory I. Oldham Athletic 2; Blackburn. Boftnt Preston N.E. 1; South port Central 1. Rochdale 4; Blackpool 1. Port Vale 0; Stockport Oormcty 1. MIDLAND SECTION. Birmingham 2; Barnsley 0. Bradford 1; Leeds City 3. Hnddersfield 4; Leicester 1. Lincoln City 1; Bradford City Notts County 1; Chesterfield 4. Botherham County 3; Grimsby flu Sheffield Wednesday 2; Sheffield U. 1 Hull City 3; Notts Forest 1. LONDON COMBINATION. Luton 3; Southampton 1. Watford 4; Brentford 2. Mill wall 0; che" a. Pnlham 2; Tottenham Huitwui 1. Clapton OxiaD± 2; Crystal Paieee S. Fet I EN DU ES. Bristol Reserves 0; Swindon. 1. Barry 2; Don Pentre 2. Caerphilly Athletics 1; Naatganr L Cardiff Woodvilles 2; Pernorth Villa L Cardiff Marlboroughe 2; Central EIee. f SCOTTISH LEAGUE. Aberdeen 1; KilIn rmoook 16 Ayr United 1; Airdrie 1. Celtic 0; Morton 0. Dundee 3; 1. Hearts 0; Clyde 3. Par tick Thistle 6; DumbartDa IL Falkirk 0; Hibernian 1. Motherwell 4; Queen's Park 1. St. Mirren 0; Kaith Bovera 0. 3rd Lanark 1; Basgen 1. Rugby Finals. NORTHERN UNION LEAGUE. York 2 pUs., Huddersfieid 28. Bradford 20 pts-, Swinton 9. Hull K-K- 4 pte., Dewsbury 2. Leeds 28 pts., Huoslet 7. Brottghton R. 25 pts, Widnes 3. Salford 25 pts, Runcorn 3. St. Helens R. 9 pts., Leigh 8. Halifax 36 pfc., Hall 0. Warrington 6pt&. St. Helens L Wigan 11 pta., Rochdale Horneto 4 FRIENDLIES. Public Schools nil, A.SC.C. 20. abnadiam 35 ptb., Army Scratch t. JUNIOR FOOTBALL FINALS. Montana Swansea) 9 glr. Blue Rovers (Clydach) 1 gl, Wyoliffe A.F.C. 4 gis-; CArlton Rovers i Garden City Rovers 5 gls.; Groveeend L. Britoaferry Scouts 5 gls.; Morriston Soovte 2.

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