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GAME THAT MAKES MENI
GAME THAT MAKES MENI TRIBUTE BY THE MAYOR Of NEATH. A. boxing tournament promoted by the I N-tath Active Service Presentation Com- mittee, of which Mr. Herbert Richards is tho energetic secretary, took place at the Neath Hippodrome on Saturday might. Mr. Chus. Burnett (Cardiff) was the imeree; Sergt.-Major Tom Bates (Neath), .?)id Mr. Uwe,n Davies (Seven S isters), .judges: Mr. S. R. Way (Swansea), M.C.; and Mr. W. Doherty (Swansea;, time- keeper. Results:— o,,i I I beat Ph. D. Evans (Neath) on points in a six rounds contest. Youns Youatt (Neath) proved too good fur Young Brace (Y stradgynlaisl, and the referee stopped the fight in the first lound. Ivor Evans (Neath) and Olyn Stephens j (Britonferry; went the distance in a ten- round conte. the verdict. going to stephon.■? alter an interesting fight. The meeting of Billy Phillips (Peny- ;;iaig) and Aithur Evans (Neath), in a ten-round contest, proved to be the most .^iritecl and popular event on the card. It was a ding-dong tussle from start to finish, and there was little to choose be- tween the two men. The verdict was ii'iven in favour of Evans. Silas Baker (G lyn-eath) made a splen- did stand against W. Brooks (Aberavon), j hut was outpointed, and lost after a clever Ehibitioll. Deputising Charlie Stone (Taffs Wells), who had met with an accident, Johnny Evans (Porthi met Chris Langdon (Ystaly- ferai in the final combat of 15 rounds. It was a Huctuaf ing duel until the eighth round, when Evans showed signs of fatigue, and during the tenth round Evans retired to his corner after receiving a well-directed upper-cut from his vic- torious opponent. Mr. S. K. Way acted as raferee for this contest. During the proceedings Snrgt. Harry Evans. or the Welsh Kegt., was decorated with • lie Military Medal by the Mayor A i (1. H. P Charles'. Sergt. Evans was accorded an enthusiastic reception, and prefacing his remarks the Mayor said ho believed boxing taught men to be men, and if rhe Germans had had 3 little more training in boxing they would probably have learnt to keep their temper and behave like men. with the result that Germany would not be the horrible ndion that is to-day. Amid scenes of ponu- iar enthusiasm the Mayor pinned the meckd on the breast of Sergt. Erans. and 1 handed him a wallet, from the Neath A": v- Service Presentation land. Oi! behalf of i he path Branch of the, Councillor J. R. Jones presented Sergrt. Evans with a silver cigarette case,j suitably inscribed, and in doing so he re- marked that the recipient was in peace time a shunter on I he G.V» 1?., and a col- league who won the esteem of his co- workers. S?rgt. Evans had beor on active ice since the beginning of the war.. The responded for Sergt. Evans. Mast Lewis Jones (Neath Abbey) sang i. coup'.S) "f songs, and Mr S. R. Way ei'-rc! four dogs for auction on behalf of he a diversion which created mirth but fi'i.mcial reward.
L 0 r . 7 W 0 R R Y THE DOCTOR!!…
L 0 r 7 W 0 R R Y THE DOCTOR!! ZAM-ELIK BRINGS PEKT-cCT HEALING iNTO EVERY HOME. Everybody is liable to cuts and bruises, hut it t, every little injury. Keep a bos uf | ■airi-Bu!; handy instead Every motilfr ows worries and sufferings that regin with littlo !>pots and tcratelics which develop into unsightly eczema, and hreaten to destroy the beauty ef child- hood or live, et adults a mi>Prv. I Nothing destroys happiness more thanj n di-ra-e. Nothing destroys skin -'vase mere quickly or more ti than Zain-tiuk. Medical icie-nce has advanced beyond the low, and usually painful, acf'.on of old- [ 'siliioned ointments and loTion-. In i Zam-Buk it has produced a scientific com- i uiatioti of herbal substances which have recognised therapeutic .values in the treat- uient of wound s and km diseases. Zam-Buk i- not a mixture of annual fat i rid mineral irritants. It is a pure i irid wholly medicinal preparation, possessing rnique Healing. Soothing and Antiseptic powers that, can only be pr- duced by the Zani-Bik process of manu-i iacture. Whether 7,am-Buk be tor a cut, bruise. burn, or scald in the kitchen—the common lot. of h o"u sew i t e and maid—tor the children's heads when ringworm and other inteciiou.; skin [roubles are about; or for eczema, pimples, ulcers, bad legs, piles, or any itching, inflamed, or poisoned condition of the skin, Zam-Buk is always a wholesome and speedy remedy. Zam-Buk is not only a wound cleanser and disease-destroyer, but it has thi" ?reat advantage over ordinary antiseptics: Zam- Buk disinfects but dot nut damage the flesh. It isolates the inner tissues trom j disease 3nd b??teu.? the healing 01 the in- jured places. Zam-Buk, in fact, has brought the home treatment of injuries and skin affections to a degree of perfection never before at- tained Now that: civilian doctors are '■o hardly pressed, it is' real patriotism tor every family to pin its faith to Zam-Buk. the monty-saving healer.
THE DEARTH OF DOCTORS. I
THE DEARTH OF DOCTORS. The monthly district meeting of the Afau Vallev Miners' was held at the Dockers' 1Ian. Port Talbot, ou Saturday Mr. Wm 9, Hopkins. Gl\»ii-Cyuimer Colliery, presid- The position of doctors attending a:tilers am. their families was discussed, and i-i the. prefect medical service is inade- ] ;'I:1t". it was decided to apreal for the l e- d the doctors in the district. Mr. Jenkins. J.P. (miners' agent) was iiP, pointed t-> represent the district "tf the Wales Honsing and Town Plannii g i.cciation.
THE WHITSUN "Tc'iEATS."i
THE WHITSUN "Tc'iEATS."i Food Contro!ler's Letter to Skewen Committee. I fn answer to a Tetter of inquiry to the tood Controller regarding the advic-abthtv if holding the usual Whit Monday school 'ess, the secretary at' the United Com- nittee of the Church of England and Non- conformist Sunday schools of Skewen and "'ath Abbey received the following reply, lated-the otn May:— *? In view of the nece<??lty of conserving our national supply of food, the Con- toller considers that all such entertain- ments as those to which yon refer, which involv-j the consumption of food should be discoo'tinued-? j At a delegate meeting of all the Sunday schools of Skewen and Neath Abbey-- Church and Nonconformist—held on Mon- hy evening, it ?as decided, in ?e?' uf j ?h: fact that th? local grocers were able to supply the required provisions, to hold ike annual JVhit-Moadaj; Teas. J
WOMEN ON. THE LAND ———..
WOMEN ON. THE LAND ——— WHAT GLAMORGAN HAS DOtE AND IS DOING When the cry for women workers on the land was raised, the (i I a in u i- g a ii farmer shook his It" ad in negati ve contempt; a strong barrier of prej udice was thrust across :he road of progress, and the scheme .Inch the W o me n's National Service seemed a failure from its inception. But for the deter- mination of a few noble and practical women it might have been a failure. To- day the scheme has reached a very healthy stage; its further development is inevit- able, and the contemplated changes.in the near future will be drastic yet withal en- couraged by the G lamorgan farmer. An interview with Mrs. Vfiuifrad Cuonibo Teouiant, Cad ox ton Lodge. Neath, was given to a "Herald 01 W&les reporter. In each county," said Mrs. Coomite Tennant, the Board of Agriculture has set.up an executive, and the primary work- is to deal with National Service Women Volunteers. A volunteer is at first inter- Mewed by a .ub-coinmitt'sf, and she niav be rejected or passed for four wek; training, and sent on to -t farm with a bursary of 15s. a week. The Instruction Committe arrange for her training, anLi pass her ba-ck to the Selection Cojnmittoe for placing. This done; her interests are watched by a Welfare Committee. In Glamorgan to-day we have 180 accepted women, and over 200 awaiting interview, bv f, T Yes, we have many special difficlIlties to contend with. We have feueh a clonsc, population that the flew of recruit.s is very heavy. The difficulty of housing is also great. Many farmers would take women volunteers were they provide! with billets, but are reluctant, to take them to live on their own farms. Another drawback is the absence of large home farnio in the county for training, but the greatest obstacle we have met is the un- willingness of the farmers to employ woman labour. But that* has been gra- dually and successfully overcome. East year, under the old scheme, which had nnt National Service behind it, we trained (il) women, and we were compelled to place 9t per cent. out of the county. It has come to my know ledge* that in Glamorganshire alone over HO,000 addi- tional acres 01 land have, this year been brought under the plough, and farmers, especially in tho east of the county, where labour is scarce, are appreciating the value of the National Service woman volunteer. Our arrangements for training are at present not so satisfactory a- we should | like them to be. What we want, and what we are endeavouring to get, is the Board of Agriculture to recognise the Car- diff University course, which is very com- plete, and lasts six weeks instead of four. We are also contemplating the- estab- lishment 01 a hostel, in charge of a work- ing matron. That will probably be near L-lartrisant. But first we have to .get guarantees from a number of farmers to lake and train relays of girls for a period of nine months. Any farmer who takes a National Service recruit has a guarantee that she is physicaiiy fit, that her cbarac- ter is satisfactory, that she has a rudi- mentary knowledge of agriculture, and that she ir, prepared to stick to the work for the duration of the war. Personally, I am very pleased with j the class of recruit coming forward. We i have had a large number of well-educated j women who have Iveen through secondary I schools, and we have had many girls who have been accustomed to bard work fn the tin iniils and other industries. Th" scheme, for reasons outlined, has been very difficult to initiate in the coalltv, Dut ihas been done. We want all the j strong, aealthy women we can get. Thousands of farms in the country want workers, dairymaids, plough women, and market gardeners. If we are to will a victorious peace we must have milk for the babies, bread for the children, and food for all. "Tho Selection Committee for the Neath area sits at Swansea, where the Mayoress (Mrs. David Davies) is taking a very active part in the work. We han- others at Bridgend, Aberdare, and Ponty- pridd, with a Central Board of Selection at Cardiff. Always practical in all she does. Mrs Coombe Tenuant introduced voluntary rationing in her household when the order was first issued, and her husband has given up all the land asked for by his tenants for allotments. Her war motto is God speed the plough and the woman i,s Co(I sl)ec- who drive it!"
THE CLERK'S FUTURE. I
THE CLERK'S FUTURE. I A hawking gipsy named Emily Jones, entered the office of the kewen brass foundry, offered to foretell the fate or Richard llowells, clerk, and eventually walked out with four half-crowns of the othce money which she had persuaded him to tie in a handkerchief. Meanwhile she had told Howells he would marry on the 1st of May. When she left he fol- lowed and told the manager, who got the gipsy to return three of the half-crowns. At Neath Court on Fridav Junes was sent for two months' hard labour tor ob- j taining 10s. by a trick, Supt. Evans re- marking that she was a very wicked woman, and had been convicted 17 times since 1890.
FOR SERIOUS LiVER, KIDNEY…
FOR SERIOUS LiVER, KIDNEY AND RHEUMATIC TROUBLES. WHY BOXERS NEVER HAVE THEM. TOLD BY Some training camp secrets divulged by the ail-conquering little Welshman, world's champion at his weight, and winner outright of the Lonsdale Belt. Since joining the Army gymnastic staff I have often been asked to explain tho I training methods responsible for my I maintaining the continuously perfect state of physical iftness which has enabled me to win five consecutive world's championship contests within a period of thirteen months. JIMMY WILDE, Ljvcriumpss. p lan- guor. acidity, indiges- gestion and dyspepsia, catarrh, neuralgic pains, backache, hcdd- jacbe, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, etc., etc., all arise simply from the accumulation I ot impurities in the system. Obvouslv the one and only way to get rid of the com- plaints quickly and permanently is to clear the impurities out. To do (his, rhorou?hly cleanse the clogged organs of filtration, thus im- luediately purityin? the blood and preven- ting the olyorption of further poisons. The self-poiscming absorption process is the direct cause ot most senous ailments and diseases. Auto-intoxication, the medical men call it, and, after all, such scientific term^ as toxins, bacilli, uric or stomach acids, bacteria, etc., are only fancy names for common impurities or poisons. To make and keep tlie whole body abso- lutely fit the digestion good, the mind clear and a lert, eyes bright, and nerves steady as steel, simply drink occasionally, before breakfast, a tumbler of hot sal- trated water, prepared by adding a level toasponful, or less, of ordinary refined Alkiu Saltrates. This produces a pleasant- tuting drink. and, being a common, stan- dard compound, can be had at little cost from any good chemist. It exactly repro- duces the curative waters of certain natural medicinal springs, and Eugene Corri. the famous referee, whe.n speaking recently of its effects in his own case, said the saltrated water treatment proved better than a visit to a spa.
A NEATH BAG OF COKE.I A NEATH…
A NEATH BAG OF COKE. I A NEAT H BAG OF COKE. I At Neath on Monay. Wm. Frederick j Davies, labourer, Russel-street, was fined 30s. (or 1J days) for the theft of a bag I of coke value 6d., the property of the Gas Works. A porter at the hospital said that defendant, before delivering a load of coke there, took the bag to a widow at Cimla Cottages, and the woman said she paid 6d. to defendant, thinking it was the bag of cok§ eli-e bad. ordered that morn- i'
I"-THE SCROLL SF FAME I —…
THE SCROLL SF FAME — «#«-—-—— Gunner J. D. Thomas. Tyreinon.j (-, iiiinfi, I. fighting r f, i n,-) i i Llwynhenciy, near Llanelly, was wounded I r'te. Jones, Welsh Hcgiment. &on of Mr John Jones, Llwvnbwcw Farm, Wande- I' feilog, has been wounded in France and is now In hospital at Newcastle-on-Tyiic. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Evans, Caemawr, Morristo: that tiicirson. Pte. Howel Evans, R.A.M.C., is dangerously ill as a result of shell shock j received during the recent fightm-' a'. Gaza. Jte. T. li Hopkuison, Canadian Im- perial Forces. has died in hospital in France from gun-shot wounds.- He was j the only son-of Mr. ^and Mrs. Hopkinsou, j Edmondton, Canada, and awns 21 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Davies, Park v1ew. Gorsehrtm, have received official news of flie death of their son, Pte. Llewelyn Davies, as a result of wounds at Salonika. He was barely 20 years of age. He was formerly employed at the Gorseinon Tin- plate Works. Mechanic Ira Jones, R.F.C., a native of St Clears, who some time ago was awarded che Military Medal and the Rus- sian Cross of St. (?por?e tor. distinguished ?rvicc. has been '?conimended for a com- mission, and has returned from France to ?eiitlel a cadet t?hntd. News was received en Sunday that Pte. D Morris, Brynhyfrvd, had died from wounds receiver in Prance. Previous to his enlistment he was employed as an hairdresser at The Cross, Morriston, and lived at 97 Penfilia-road. Brynhyfryd, where his wife and child still reside. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dewsberry, formerly of Ammanford, and now resident in Llanelly, have been officially notified that their son. Lce.-cpl. Hubert Dewsberry (HI), who was dangerously wounded in the Gaza battle, has died in hospital in Egypt. In civil life lie was a clerk at the Ammanford Collieries. ?ewe has be?n received by Mr. T. Morris headmaster of the County school. Britonferry, that his son. Lieut. 2. J. Morris, of the Cheshires, has been wounded in France. Previous to joining up Lieut. Morris was engaged as ze cre'6- tary to one of Messrs. Baldwins collieries. Port Talbot. Mrs. Phillips, 11, lt. David's-street, Car- marthen. ha._ received information of the death in action of her brother, Corpl. P. j Roderick, il.A.O Thirty-one years of age, h? was formerly a schoolmaster in Ed- j monton, J?ondon, and had been in France about a year. He ?as a sen of Mr. and Mrs. L. Roderick, Pontrhydfendigaid. M". F. Dance, 50, Col bourne-terrace, Swansea, has had cheeriul letters from his gon, Pte. A. 0. Dance, of the Welsh R-egt., who was wounded at Gaza and is now in hospital in Egypt. Young Dance was formerly at Cwmfelin Works. The father has contributed two sons to the forces, and is himself a corporal in the V.T.C. Official intimation has been received that Pte. William Owen Jones, of the Welsh Regiment, has been wounded in action. A bullet went right through his back and came out of his stomach. He is the youngest boy of Mr. David Jones, of 7. Neath-road. Britonferry. Before join- ing thV colours he was an assistant at the local Co-operative Stores. Pte. Wm. James, Port Pennant. (Died of Wounds.) Sergt. Hy. Sutton, I Gorseinon. (Killed.) On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Adam bray, of 213, New-road, Skewen, were informed by telegram that their Eon, Pte. David Bray, of the R.W.F., bad been seriously wounded in the right leg by gunshot. On Sunday a reassuring letter was received from the Wesleyan chaplain. At th<s time of volunteering he was employed at the Cardonnel Tin Works, and was a most popular tellow with all. Official information has been received here that Pte. George D. Morris, King's Shropshire L.I., has wounded in Salonika. Prior to enlistment he was a senior assistant master at the Boys' Coun- cil School. Ho was well-known as a church and social worker, and was im- mensely popular, lie was keenly interested in sport, and had fig-rued in the I)outur- dulais Tennis and Cricket Clubs. Mr. and 1r. John Collins, J, St. John's- road. Manselton, have received uews of the deittli filoni wounds of their eldest son, Pte. J. G. Collins. Deceased, who was only 19 years of age, enlisted iu May. 191tj. and had only been in France seven weeks before he was fatully woundlCd Prior to the war he was employed in the mills department of Cwmfelin, and for some years was a fai thtul member of St. Mark's Church choir. Lieut. E, G. Vagg, R.M.L.I., Morriston. (Reported Missing.) 1 Second Lieutenant Phillips, fatally shot by a German- sniper in the battle of Arras. Intimation was received during the week-end that Pte. Philip Roberts, of 28, Lynn-street, Cwmbvvrla, has been killed. lie was reported missing as long ago as July. 1916, and now the worst fears have been realised. The deceased was single and was 23 years of age. He joined up soon after the war commenced, being at- tached to the Devons. He was previously emploved as a furnaceman at Cwmfelin IV, ork-, Unofficial news has been received that Sec.-iieut. Trevor Davies, on of the late Mr. Myrddyn Davi€? Chemist, High- &tr€€t, Swansea has been wounded m action in France. Educated at Taunton ¡ College, he joined the I una of Court O.T.C in th? early days of the war, and subsequently gained a comnn?ion in a Wekh Reghusnt. Lieut. Davi? ?as 8ub- s?quently tran&terifd to tha Indian Regi- ment, and mter gpendinH &ix months hi a military collg at utta. went to France. o Pte. Thomas G. Barnos (18), Northum- berland Fusiliers, has been wounded in the foot and is in hospital in Lincoln. He is a son of Mrs. Barnes, Towy House, The Quay, Carmarthen At St. Mark's Parish Church, Waun- wen, on Sunday evening, a memorial ser- vice to the" late Pte.- Stanley J. G. Col- lins, of the Manchester Regiment, a chorister at the church, who died wounds, was held. The altar was covered with a large Union Jack (kindly lent by Commandant Maggs. L'.S.B.), and in the centre was hung a laurel wreath. The choristers wore black ribbons. Mr. F. W. Drew (organist) played the Dead March" in Saul," and special hymns and psalms were sung. The Rev. M. E. Davies, who occupied the pulpit, said that the late soldier was present at worship only 12 weeks ago. At the close of the service the Last Post was sounded by Bugler Hurford (Alexandra Boy Scouts). Mrs. Jackson, of 50, Woodville-road, Mumbles, las received intimation that her husband, Sergeant J. Jackson, has been granted a commission on the field in recognition of his distinguished con- duct. Lieutenant Jackson has served with the Royal Garrison Artillery for eight years; and has s-eeu much active service in France, where he has been twice recommended for the D.C.M. Lieut. Jackson is a native ot London, whilst his wife is a daughter of the late Mr. J. W. Hughes, an ex-coastguard at the Mumbles, who rejoined the Navy at the outbreak of war and lost his life whilst serving on one of Ilis Majesty's ships in the first few weeks of hostilities. Mr. Enoch Beynon. of 18, Gecrge-'strest, Swansea, has just received a telegram from the War Office conveying the news that Lieut. W. C. Beynon has succumboo to his injuries on May 3rd. After hoping for his recovery, and having news porting this hope, the sad news now re- ceived came as a heavy blow to the de- leaved relatives. Active, ill the religious lite of the community for years, Lieut. Beynon was secretary of the Sunday School Union Examination, and took a personal interest in Band of Hope and Rechabite work. As a. musician he was well-known, and his work as an organist or the Swan- sea Unitarian Church will be remem- bered by all. In his military life he was thorough and zealous, and quickly quali- fied for his commission. Lieut. Beynon had a brilliant scholastic career. Winning ¡ several scholarships, gained his B.A. Jegree with honours at Aberv?twyth. and I later gained the R.A.M. diploma and the A.R.C.O. Prior to joining the O.T.C. he was an assistant master at Brynmill, and professor of Economics at the Technical College. FI RST NEATH OFFICER IN WELSH GUARDS. Second-Lieutenant Geo. Christopher Serocold Tennant, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Coombe- Tennant. Cadoxton Lodge, Neath. Lieut. D. Walters, of Carmarthen, who formerly lived at Port Talbot, has been wounded seriously. He was attached to the Royal Engineers. Officia.1 news has been received by Mrs. House, Waungron. that her husband, Pte. Albert House, has died of wounds re- ceived in action at Salonika. Pte. Stephen Brigstocke. Welsh Regi- ment, who was posted as missing in Egypt, has written to his mother, Mrs. Brigstocke, Bridge-street, St. Clears, stat- ing he is a prisoner of war in the hands of the Turks. Official news has now been received by Mrs. E. Morris, of ,97, Penvillia-road, Brynhyfryd, that her husband, Pte. D, W. Morris, has been killed in action at Gaza. Previous to enlistment be carried on business as hairdresser at The Cross, Morriston. .\0\1:> hn- reached Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Dortne. Walters-road, Llansamlet, that their son. Gunner Jack Donne, R.G.A., has been wounded in action. He is now in one of the base hospitals. Gnr. Donna took a keen interest in the Llansamlet Quoit Club. News has been received by Miss Grey. 12, Little Wtad-street, Swansea, that her brother, A.B. David Morgan Grey, haa died in hospital in Franco through wounds received in action. Deceased was 2H years of age, and was formerly em- ployed at Baldwins. Prior to going to France he served at the Dardanelles. Official news lias been received by Mrs. Vagg, of Woodfiekl-street. Morristou, that her husband, Lieut. E. G. Vagg, haa been reported missing since April 28tiu He w;, s engaged as an assistant master at the St. Thomas Boys' School. He waa well known in local 6portir. circles, being a member of the Gelliwast-ad Golf Club, ill whose tournaments he always did "aL He was an expert cueist being a me!8li ber of the Swansea Conservative Billiarl Club, and of the Morriston Institute bil. liard team. •
LATE MRS. EMILY WILLIAMS I
LATE MRS. EMILY WILLIAMS The funeral took place at Sketty, on Monday, of Mrs. Emily WiHiam? (@x- Guardian), New Orchard-street, Swansea. The R,?N Captain H. C. Man'?pr ollidated. aisted by thH Rev. J. H. Owen. The chief mourners were Mr. H. G. Wil- liams (husband), Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wit- fliaais. Mr. H. G. Williams, junr., Mr. R. E. Williams. Mr and Mrs. D. W. Wil- liams, Miss Pearl Williams, H. G. Williams, Mrs. R. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. S. Daniels, Miss M. Williams, Mrs Hopkins, Mr. Pilliphant, Mrs. Jessie Hopkins, Mrs. Watkins. Miss Marjorie Watkins. Mr. L. Mayrie, Mr. Ben Williams. Mrs. Reymsh, Mr. W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Reynish, Mr. G. Keynish, Messrs. Harry. George, David John. and W..1. Wil- liams, Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Oakley. Mrs. Powell, Mr. Palmer. Mr. West and Mr. Hooper Mr. W. J. Reea represented the Guardians' Office, aud' others
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL -4
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL -4 New Chairman of District CoyncsJ. At the SwanMa Rural District Council At tti(, Rui-al 1)?,?tr?t--t C,)un,-ii chair pro tem. The retiring chairman, .N[f. Nft-. W. Ree-s seconded, that Mr. A. E. Hard- ing, civil engineer, Loughor, be ap- pointed as chairman.—This was carried unanimously. Mr. T. Howell Jones was appointed vice-chairman. The following chairmen of committees were appointed: — finance. Mr. Wm. Evans; plans, Morris; sani- j tarv. Mr. James; wafer. Mr. ?iatL?w Griffiths; isolation, Mr. Wm. Evans; ten- ders, Rev. J. J). Harries; loads. Air. E. David; general purposes, A. E. Harding; sewers, Mr. T. ll. Jones; lire brigade, Mr. Martin; lighting .Mr. Kee;; Parliamen- cultivation of land., Mr. Martin; and the local tribunal were re-elected en bloc. Mr. David Wil- liams was appointed representative on the Swansea Port Sanitary Authority. The medica-1 otticeris reported that in Llandilo-Talvbont 87 births were regis- tered during April, and the deaths re- corded were 32; und in the Llansamlet area the births were 22, and deaths were 13. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. Mr. Albert Hard- ing, who has been .donated to the high- est honour at the disposal of the Coun- cil, is the member for Loughor borough, tl.e lias ;)t-en a iaeit- oer of the Council for seven years, during which time he has been chairman of nearly all the various committees, includ- ing Plans and Build- ings, Finance, etc. Ho Itas also been a member of the Llan- elly Board of Gllardians aud the Swan- sea Military anfl Naval Pensions Com- mittee. In private life Mr. Harding is a mining engineer. He is a partner- and manager of the Beili Gins Colliery Co., Loughor. The company haye recently dlll thea second shaft to th0 t'oal and rapid developments are expected, "he new chairman is a good platform speaker, a popular y vocalist, and in his younger days was a prominent player in the old Morristou crack football team. He is a native of Glais, Swansea Valley.
BANK CHANGES AT SWANSEA, I
BANK CHANGES AT SWANSEA,  The tno dlid Swan?a b?:nchfs ofi'he.?j?I<MtC?ya..d Midland Bank an h bo merged—the branch busi- ness hitherto conducted at 11 and 12, Wind-street will be carried across to the branch in Castle-square. The imlllediate reason for this stop is that so many mem- bers of the staff have been called to join his Majesty's Forces, and banks, like other undertakings, have suffered from shortage of assistance, so that "some con- densation in the method of conducting tin* business has become necessary. This step has been facilitated by the recent amal- gamation of the Metropolitan Bank with the London City and Midland, a fu- sion thai has been one of the chief factors in making the last-named second only to the Bank of England in scone and strcugih. i Mr. C. C. Vivian. ) The branch wn. to be concentrated at Ca.sfle-s<(uure will be under the manage- ment of Mr. C. Vivian, with Mr. C. J. (i. Nash Eeibrandt as joint manager. Mr. C. C. Vivian is so well known in Swansea by reason of his commercial and family con- nections that it may be taken as certain that lie .will carry into the new conditions the good wishes of a very wide circle of friends. Fur a number of years he has been manager of the Wind-street branch uf the London City and Midland Bank, where he has made a great reo putation by liib unfailing courtesy and cordial assistance to the host that fi-oiii tiiiio to time has sought his advice. In public affairs he has confined fiimseii 11) the useful and important tictixity (,f honorary treasurerships, and many of thf best and most deserving institutions m the town owe him a heavy debt of thank* fcr the manner in which hI" has assisted them with their finances. In this phasv of work lie has not been content with re- ceiving subscriptions and keeping tho accounts; he has added a wiitcbl'ilne i over the financial barometer that has stood the committees concerned in good stead, mid has issued many personal ap- peals when the need of more subscrip- tions has become urgent. Mr. Leihranrlt has for some liiiie pasti acted as sub-manager (Ji the Castle-square branch. The fusion explained above f. ill syn- chronise with the retirement of Mr. T. W. Islay Young, who was manager oÏ ths Swansea brancti of the Metropolitan. Bank, and since the amalgamation ot that bank ivi, li the London City and Midland has held the same office at the Castle square branch of the company. Mr. Young is another well-known figure in the commeii c Ial life of the town, lie was. co to speak born into banking, as his father I was for many years the manag- ing director of the old Glamor- ganshire Banking Co. mow amalgamat with the Capital and CounGes>. After serving for some time through the junior stages of banking work, he became Borough Treasurer of Swansea, but the call of banking business proper be came so strong t ',I a t he re- entered the profession as manager of the business carried on at the Castie- squaro offices, where his urbanity and dis- aetion have won for him the hearty respect and good wishes of many clients' and friends. Mr. Ielay Young has acted as honorary treasurer to man" institutions and funds in the town and his services in this respect have add?d to the lar?e number of acquaintance? whose respects and tha.nks will follow Uiiu into a well-earned retirement.
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I COMBING THE PITS ———— — Men Who Have Become L Colliers Since the War. (By Our Minmg CcrrespofTjent.) South Vt .vies- miners have o'ice more, as (Ivy have done on previous occasions, put 'themselves absolutely right with public opinion and with the national character. A conference was held in the Cory Mall, Cardiff, on Tuesday, Mr. James Winstone presiding over 25b delegates, representing upwards of 100,000 men. Amongst those present were Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P. (general secretary), Messrs J. D. Morgan and John James (Anthracite district), 1). H. Gren- fell and D. J Williams (Western Miners' district), Wm. Jenkins (C.ymmer), Mr., I W. Davies (Lnginemen). and others. The President and Mr Thos. Richards, M.P., explained to the delegates the ¡ matters to come before the conference, in- cluding the recommendation of the Miners1 Federation uf Great Britain, that in the calling up of men for military ser- vice those fiiot to be taken should be men who have entered the industry 6ince August, and that, the Executive Council of the Miners' Federation recom- mended this conference to accept the de- cision arrived at by the .Miners' Federa- tion of Great Britain. After a full morn- ing's discussion, it was decidod by a large majority to accept the recommendation of their Council. It will be remembered that the Miners' Federation of Great Britain Conference, held on the 21sc of April, 1917, passed the following resolutions — (1) "That whilst anxious to give the military authorities all reasonable advice in their efforts to raise the extra men re- quired from coil ieries, we are of the opinion that the minimum of dislocation and of iniurv b) tI; trade can only be obtained, and individual injustice avoided, by recruiting so far as possible from those I' who have gone to the mines from other trades since August, (2) Having agreed to advise the Government that aU men required for military service should be taken from tho-? who have gone to work at the mines eince August 19B we now remit the ques- tion to the Executive Committee to con- sider the best and most equitable mehod cf securing men for the Army in the l event of the required number of men not being obtained from those who have gone into the mines since August, 1934, and that the, suggestions of the Executive Com- mittee should be submitted to a further Con ference. The foregoing resolutions were consid- ered by the Executive Council and re- ported upon by them to the Annual Con- ference on Mouda* April 30th, when it was agreed that a further Conference should be held for the purpose of con- sidering the following recomendation oi the Executive Council, viz :— The Miners' Federation of Great Bri- tain have deciued upon the course of action as set forth in the re.solutions passed, the South Wales Executive Coun- cil recommend that the decisions arrived at by the Miners' Federation of Great Britain Conference shall be accepted by the South Wales district." The decision of the South Wales men now brings all the M.F.G.B. divisions into I line, and will be reported to a London con- ference when the Central Executive sub- mitted their suggested methods/' I
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