Welsh Newspapers
Search 15 million Welsh newspaper articles
18 articles on this Page
Advertising
 ?s?a???S'&??-'?.S.  ?'' ??'   IThe st rde ^7V 1j "LIEIMIl" f ?_ j?! for Wear in the Trade jll§| J | a At JhLj!.? %? &rJ?tA??%???t ?'!k3??y&??? ? /-7\ t s £ gg I for Wear m the Tra de ??S??????? ? is the ceicbrated ?'?"' ? ? INDIGO W/ k \j G/?TuTA4RrtAA'?!f?inbDj'!bDiT) ?'?''J J I Sea and San. V0, ^fjP 41 S PMM I Y- IJ\ ?i?? ?\? | THE SUIT A *1M: S 37/6 I | »: <1 To ORDER. jn| pffi r I ?e3. slid ? Q ourL ??? ?? g To be obtained \? | US j|: ? ?'?  ???!?E TAILOR, '??''      ? \'Jf jjj^ 22? Castle Stree^ Swansea. ^| fmnsufis11 I F4 I E i A T I N M 0 A D 1 s I T R I C T S 44 'Z" iWMujg»gare» 71 U R N S s ii H I NI 1 G C I E I N I T R I !I man 37/0 Superior Body 39/6 TEL. 111. ANDREW BRACEY, I BABY CARRIAGE SPECIALIST. BABY CARRIAGE SPECIALIST. Inteafdrng Parchigers are invited to ermine my Stock, I jm!(tfi the various qualities, th-oir advantages and ments. Mooofrs Re-oovoJ'esa Ø1:nd L-irserf. Repairs Sxeouted Pi-oropfcly. I 148-149, Windsor Road, NEATH. "1 ??n?T:?T:n??T?r?????  ji KELMAN [j f.. 1IÏIrœ1" H h PIANOS H h ?r THEIR PRICE ARE THE G?E?TE?y ? ? PIANO v?L?/E z? THE COUNTRY. »P H We say of the KELMAN that it is the best its price. Call &t onr ? t Showrooma a=d play aKr?LM". You -s? then prove for ycurzo!l B & j r; the Mgh allmdard of excellence of toue, k.nch Md eoBe?mction. al i H YOU CANNOT GET BETTER VALUE, H lla > =less You pay mMe macey—even H?ea You will prob&bty aot get fsJ I ■ one to gc"& ;1 C 33 GUINEAS CASH, or 14/6 Monthly U ■ wiR purchaae one oi these Oeiehiwted Instruments. ■ a L Pau paruulkmm giv?n in IHnstrs?d Catalogue— sent pca<; free,  i a' ??% ?? B*? S?* NF& ?"'?jy ?9 ??? M ? l: GODFREY & Co., Ltd., ad d  r; Piano Ma»u«actui«ra and BAusia SeUeim, ° k 22, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, SWANSEA, H ?. ?.. a -B i »p 9 aza ?a. n B B »  a. s .a??.? s? .?0 :J.: =.L: ad?a B?&? :J.: :.l: BEt?B :Ar: :.L: :J.: :e lt: W ywMfl—■■■mwmwt»»<i-iiBr-rifr-r nr"i«mwh iianwarrm^ -■ «t :VmrMnm«n33t;iSBax>ir JOHNSTON | For Choice Vegetable and Flower Seeds, | Hardy Plants for Spring Bedding, |3 and Everything for th-e Garden. Address: 27, Oxford Street, Swansea. C<t?t?M€N 6?'0?! <7M? Post Free. J'g?AoMe 567 Centra,? I  -????????.————N!l.M.-<?iMt.jat?——- !M!!mfm? m!———)!<t???!<«!1,ttfm??.?! i7>
MUMBLES WATER SUPPLY. -- -…
MUMBLES WATER SUPPLY. The work ot laying the mains in con- nection vith the Mumbles water supply have now beec commenced by the con- tractors, Messrs. Parkinson and Hod- ge-M, Swan.a. It is expected that the work will be competed in the course of a month or six w-eeks. j .11 n „ i
[No title]
A District mge-r boy was yest-er- dav complimented and rewarded by a well-k-liown firm of bankers in Ix>odon j ror smart conduct, by which Z lo^ ia i connectJon w?t? & f¿rd chelae wa? {j ?voeded.  SWANSEA AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. I bp to April lOth. Goals. P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts Swansea Thursday U 12 8 1 3 30 12 23* Skeweu 12 10 2 0 43 7 2Ct I Swansea Albion 13 9 2 2 :6 9 20 ji Temple J. 7 1 4 21 10 15 Ammanford 11 4 2 5 22 17 81 Swansea Tramways. 13 2 2 9 11 20 6 Gorseinon 10 1 1 8 11 39 3 Swansea Co-Operative 13 1 1 11 7 62 3 t Points deducted. Poiaita awarded.
[No title]
7= G i.iogow Corporation yesterday Q I cided bv a. large majority to establish a Zoological Harden iri. Ru chin Glen Park, the highest public eu,Irisuav M ihe city.
RUCBY RE-UNION.I t1 U n '¡…
RUCBY RE-UNION. I t1 U n '¡ t U -■ I « SUCCESSFUL "SMG?" 8F SWANSEA F C 0 "L L CLUB. j I MEMENTOES PRESENTED. I I 1 W.U. SECRrTASY AND SOUTH AfRiCAN CROWDS. Those who have been implying that I a feeling of bitterness exists between I the Swansea Rugby team and the Swans should py careful attention to •vhat Mr. W. J. Trew 6aid at the an- nual "smoker," held at the Hotel Cameron last evening. The Ail Whites, hs said, wished the Association team every success. They sincerely hoped that they would win the Weish Cup. Incidentally it is of interest that the Swansea Club gave the Swans permis- sion to hold a practice on the St. Helen's ground last Wednesday with the object of accustoming them to turf. To a certain extent the "smoker" was an experiment. The idea of holding it was, however, a iiappy one, for some- dling like 4UO past and present players I "nrl friends responded to the invitation. There was Nothing Straight Laced dxmt the proceedings. It was just a free and ea.sy, and the vocal and instru- mental programme was of the very high- est quaLty. The speeches made had the merit or being short and to tho point. And what interesting memories the pre- sence of so many giants of the past conjured up! R. Owen and R. •(ones, the inventors ol the reverse pass, were there; and so also was "Genny"  s-o was '? G enity" Gordon, one of Swansea's greatest cap-! lams. The olc^r school were repre-i sented by Councillor George Payne and Mr. Teddy Thoroughgood. Mr. Walter' K Raes, the secretary -of the "r elHh Union, dropped in, and had something' to say about the charges brought against, W els!- crowds by South African critics, And Mr. Rees spoke with a knowledge. I 1 or had he not acted as assistant secre- I tary to the last British touring team, The chairman last evening was Coun-j1 cillor David Davie: Among the com- pany were Councillors M?bourne Tvil-j hams, Laugharne Morgan, E. G. Pro-' theroe, Dan Jones and George Payne, Drs. Edgar Reid and Arthur Davies Messrs. W. J. Trew (Swansea captarn), D. J. Thomas (vice-captain), D. 1:), Wil- liams (cricket section), Vv. T. Parr (Swansea treasurer), E. Rees (secre- tary W.R.U.), F. E. Perkins (Swansea secretary), Upward Corbett (Managing Editor, "Leader"), Aubrey Smith, John Davies (jeweller). J. Kowells, W. H. Michael, H. Knill. G. H. Kichardson, W. Mitchell, E. A. Johns (W.R.T.), Ernest Dave's, E. Nicboih, Alex Andrews, T. D. j Trower, Syd. Curnow, L. Richardson W Griffiths (secretary Swansea Leaguø)" W. Dewitt (W.R.U. referee), J. Thorpe (chairman Swansea, Town). R. B. Miors, A. Freedman, A. B. Davies (etc." etc.). At the cutset the chairman said he had in his hands a letter from Sir John T. D. Llewelyn,, B^rt., than whom there was no finer sportsman. Sir John had been prohibited b:' his doctor from going out at night. Had he been able I he would no doubt have been with the b'hovs" that evening. As it was he I sent them his congratulations and best wishes. b-s ti Xha Mayor also sent an apology for ¡ his absence. Some Mementoes. I The happ est event of the evening consisted ot the presentation of marble clocks and bronzes t-o each of the twenty players who participated in the triumphs during the Christmas holidays. In handing over the gifts, Mr. Davies referred to the game against the South Africans as an aquatic event. The conditions, however, were I similar for both sides. He was more than astonshed that, although the ¡ Vv elsh footballers had been traduced so much in South African newspapers, not a single, player ot the South African team had had the manliness to stand up and say they were slanderers He was siirprised, like many good sportsmen in Swansea, Cardiff, and I other places where the South Africans were received with a kindness which I they did not receive in any other part of the kingdom, that this should have been so. The South Africans said during their visit that the Welsh games were hard and victories difficult to get, and that they expected to learn some- thing in Wales. They Did Learn Something. I But because the games were hard th?t I was no reason why they should tra- duce the footballers and spectators of Wales. It was the highest praise a team could get nowadays to say that they played a typical We.lsh game. Speaking of W. J. Trew, the Chairman said he was one of the best typos of Welsh footballers. Re never forgot to be a gentleman under any circum- stances. The speaker also paid a tribute to the splendid spirit that pre- vailed amongst the All Whites. The Captain Returrw Thanks. I Responding on behalf of the team, i Mr. W J. Trew aid that Swansea bad such splendid young talent coming along that the All bites ought to be on top of the tree for some time to come. Rugby would not be dead in Wales for Mr Trew on behalf of the players, 'I widled the Swam; good luck, and joined I with them in the hope that they would I win the Wdsh Cup on Saturday. South African Groves. I Mr. Walter l{,(,o.os also spoke, and agreed with the, chairman's remarks, and said that the South African crowds were certainly no better than those of Wales, but in his opinion a good deal worse. Recognition for the Trainer. I There was another interesting pre- 6cntation afterwards. It was made by Mr. Trew on the behalf ci the player., j to Mr. Bob Dowdle, who in the capacity of trainer, had contributed in no small measure to the success at- tained. The gift took the form of a medal, suitably inscribed. I a returning thartks Mr. Doodle said ho was not much of a speaker. He would much rather do the work! Any- thing I can do for anybody," be ssud j "'I'll do it." Mr. Dowdle concluded by saying that he would always Look upon the medal as a great memento." The programme cf m nsc and mono- logue was an exceptionally good one. Mr. CoepeT Mitcbcli, a popular London Star" installed himself a big favourite. Councillor Laugharne Mor- gan delivered a most amusing stump speech, and one's appetite for rag- t'me was appeased by Mr. 1). J. Pearce. Mr. Walter Glynne and Mr. D. J. Dennis sang tunefully. The former --a of the well-known tenor, Mr. Ivor Walters-—is one of Wales' most gifted vocalists. Mr. Ivor Owen, L.R.A.M., accompanied and also ren- dered a pianofo^ce soio. Mr. Owen is a brother ci The Bullet."
HIS BACK TO THE ! WALL.i
HIS BACK TO THE WALL. HOW BRAVE BUTCHER'S BOY FOUGHT SIX AT ONCE. I fUTURE ErCLISH CHAMPION. I With his 1 tack to the wall, a sturdy young butcher in Clare Market one hundred years ago dodged blows that showered upon him as thick as hail and gave many an assailant something to il leinletuber for weeks. The odds were six to one. but he fought like a tiger, though he knew  t' ,or t!lizl' h 1,? e, kne-a- tnere was little hope that he could drive I h? opponents off.. "Go on, boys. Tickle his ribs for J, niiii." [üared a voice across the load. The youth glanced towards the spot and saw Ben Sutcliffe, his rival pugilist, watching the proceedings with a de- lightful grin on bus broad countenance. I The sight drove the lad to frenzy, and he struck out with renewed force I and swiltness. Such an effort could. not possibly last, and when the others ¡ pressed in again it was obvious that- only .one end could come to such an un- equal contest. I At this critical moment there strolled into view from a s;de tstreet a man I whose foppLsh and costly attire would have attracted attention in such a locality at any time. He appeared to take in the scene at a glance, and, striding up to where Sut- chife was standing, snatched the cudgel from under his arm. I Dandy Proves Handy. j ISo next moment he fell npon the attacking party with such speed and strongt-ii that three of them were soon stretched on the earth and the others running away as hard as their legs could carry them. Then the rescuer stepped up to Sut- difie and, with a, polite bow, held out the cudgel he had so unceremoniously borrowed. lC You will pardon me," he remarked for showing you the proper thing to do when a man is being unfairly attacked by superior numbers." Sutcliffe snatched the cudgel from his hand and glared at him fiercely. "What's it got to do with you?" he growled. loii mind you r own business, my fine buck, or you' 11 get your clothes spo-j led." Smarting from a cüre of blows, the I butcher's lad stepped ::n between them. "Put up your hands, you swine; I'll teach you to &et those curs on me," he cried. But the uny would not figh without moaey? and the boy oNered h?m 18s.— all lie had on him. My lowest price," roplileld Sutcliffe, is £ 5, and I'm not lowering it to suit a kid. Perhaps this friend ot yours can help you," and he nodded towards the stranger. Future Champion. I can do better than that. I will put up £ 10, and the pair of you may right lor it, but not here, it must be done under proper conditions," replied the dandy. The battle took place a few days later, near Kingston, and after » desperate encounter Sutcliffe, for the first time in his life, was defeated. Little did he guess that his victor was, in a few years' time, to be chains pion of England. It was Peter Cra w- icy who thus vindicated his prowess, and Peter Crawley had many a hard fought I' victory to his credit after that. b When Jem Ward, the" black dia- mond," issued his challenge to the world Peter Crawley communicated with him. The stakes suggested were £ 200 a-side, but Peter told him frankly that he could not manage that amount, but was finally takcu. on for tioo. The fight that was waged some time later between the two at Koyton was witnessed by hundreds of aristocrats and devotees of the art of self-ddence, and the splendid exhibition they saw was long remembered. At first the youngster looked like getting a severe thrashing. One of Ward's counter blows struck him with such tremendous 'force under the eye that it laid the fiesh open, and sent Peter on the flat of his back. For a I moment he lay there, his blood staining tho grass around. But he was up again soon, undaunted. His energy seemed to redouble, and as quick as lightning he sent a tremendous right-hander, striking Jem like a sledge-hammer below the tempie. He went down as if shot. That was in the second round, and there were eleven round before the firrht was won. But Jem grew weaker, and finished senseless on the ground, deaf to the cries which hailed Peter Crawley champion.. The man who won this historic con- test is the hero of With Knuckles Bdre," Sidney Carlton's story of the Prize Ring, that commences m the 'Umpire" next Sunday. It is full of stirring incidents and descriptions of ¡ thrilling scenes. Do not fad to read I thril i-Ln(- seen--s. Do liot fail to read In the same number will be given the. Words and Musto of Mark SheYidanls big, hit, "They All Walk The Wibbiy-Wobbly Walk."
"LEADER"MANMARRIED.I "LEADER"…
"LEADER" MAN MARRIED. "LEADER" MAN MARRIED. The marriage took place on Wednes. day at Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, of Mr Dan Jones, a member of the machine room staif of the Cambria Daily leader," and Miss L^zie Griffiths, Hafod, and formerly assistant ) mistress at Terrace-road Schools. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. N. L. James (curate). The bytdes- maids were Miss Limlo Jones (sister of the bridegroom) and Mis3 Anhie Jones, whilst the duties ol best man wore carried out by Mr Tom Jones (brother) 4fter the breakfast at the house of the bride's parents, the happy couple I left for Barry amidst hearty congratula- tions of their relatives and friends.
A HOUSEHOLD COMFORT. I -.…
A HOUSEHOLD COMFORT. I 1 i i- 1:1 y-iiY-k _n-p c+^scim- There is notrun^ Uh ¡j, "-t, ino, hot fragrant coffee—make it with | Svrningion's Coffee Essence and yon won't bo disappointed. oymmgton s is specially uselul if you have to be out earlv in the morning or up late at night. Easier to make than t,a-atid besides, there is no waste and no delay. ioui just add boiling water. One bottlo of Symington's makes 40 cups. I
COMPOSITION FUEL. -..I-i -1…
COMPOSITION FUEL. I i -1 J.. n i n I A patent has &oen gra n Lea w Merthvr Co., Cambrian Chambers, Swansea, and others relating to "com- position fuel." Composition fuel, heated in traversing a retort from which vo!a- tile components cannot escape, is dis- cbTreed through a chamber sealed at both" ends and cooled artificially, in which the compressed mass emerging from the retort is broken up, but af- terwards is compressed again, together l with volatile components given off and condensed in the chamber before being discharged into the air, broken np, cooled it necessary, and pressed into briquettes. Plugs of fuel formed in thQ outlets from the retort and chamber may be cooled. The, retort may contain a screw-conveyor resting on the shell.
[No title]
But, m'a no but a Mackintosh'e Toffoo de. I Luxe is the beet. 1
S'A9ASEAjS ART TREASURES.…
S'A9ASEAjS ART TREASURES. -.0- IfiTERESTiNS CEHEMCKY. RE-0PENIK& 9FTREBEFFE7T FRAHSIS* eSLLEOTiON. The Deftett Francis Art Gallery a,c Swansea, was re-cpeucd on Thursday j afternoon by Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, j Burt. A large and fashionable com- pany wera present, and general satis- faction was expressed at the careful manner in which the pictures have been renovated and re-hung. The Mayor (Mr. David Williams) presided, and amongst those present were the 'Rev. the Hon. Talbot Rice, Mr. Dd. Davies (chairman ox the Art Gallery), Dr. Hoyia (director of the National Museum of Wales), Mr. Grant Murry, A.ii.C.A. (Director of Art, Swansea), Aid. T. T. Corker, Mr. Gerald Eden, Mr. U. Sthenk, Mr. J. Roberts, Mr. Harry C. Hail, A.R.C.A., Mr. Lang Coath (Town Clerk), Mr. Glendinmng Moxham, F.R.I.B.A., Dr. Arbour Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Perkins, Jr. Hoger Beck, Mr. Charles Eden, Mr. E. G. Protheroe, Mr. David Matthews, Miss Dillwyn, Mrs. Howard Corbett, Miss crock, Mr. Hugh iJouingnam, ivir. Lt. Jenkins, Mr. liy. Hood, Aid. Wm. Williams, J.P., Dr. and Mrs. Rose, Mr. John Roberts, J.P., Mrs. U. D. Wil- liams, Mr. Walter Goddard, Miss Kirk- man, Mr. Percy Gleaves, A.R.C.A., Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Grey, Mr. D. Griffiths, the Rev. E. O. Evans, and others. Obsoured Treasures. I The. Mayor expressed his plea-sure at the way the Deffett Francis collection j had been hung. He had heard much talk about them being hidden away under the covers of obscurity in the Free Library, but now, through the .now, t b ?- (;ii?, h efforts of the Art Committee, they had been brought out in a delightful condi- tion, and were hung for the public of Swansea to view them. His Worship read letters of apology for absence from Lord Grenfeil, the Earl of Plymouth, Mr. H. Allport, H.M.I., Mr. Christo- pher Williams, R.B.A., and others. B:<herr.ian of a Good Type. I I Sir John Lieweiyn gave an inteiest- ling sketch of the life of Deffett Francis, who was burn in Swansea tn 181o, which t,I .o year of Waterloo. He could remember him as an aesthetic and Bohemian of a very good type, who was a very fine critic :md r?S? of art. In early life he went to London, and ac- quired a wide kno\Yeùgo of the art which he loved till his very dying day, and while in Loudon he became one of I the promoters of the Savage Club. He l was a friend in art of Landseer, Mul- rea-dy, Leech and Ilavlot Brown, and in literature a personal fnend of Dickens, Thackeray and Ru-skin, and by his asso- ciation and choice of friends, he was in the very forefront of literary and ar- tistic society. Between the years 1^37 and 1860 he contributed not only to the Royal Academy, but to other exhibitions. His one idea, was the advancement of the rising generation in art, and he was scornful and heedless Ilike of praise or censure. He had a brother in Swansea, Colonel Grant Francis, who was a very well-known antiquarian. Passion for Collecting. Deffett Francis died in Belle Vue- street, Swansea, on the 21st February, 1901. He had a great passion for col- lecting, and he was a. considerable donor to the British Museum. It was in 187(5 when he gave the collection to Swansea, and he was continually adding to it until it reached to the ext-ent of the collection which they saw that day. (Applause.) He (Sir John) had been informed that it included 8,000 volumes and 2,500 prints and engravings. His attitude towards his fellow men and the epitome of his life might be summed up in the lines of Walter Savage Landor, a illall whose name was also well-known in Swansea:— "I strove with none, for none was worthy of my strife. JSature I loved, and next to nature art. I warmed both bands before the fire of life. It sinky; and I am ready to depart." Part." Divergence of Opinion. I Mr. David Davies complimented Mr. Grant Murray on having devoted the ] time and labour which had brought about such excellent results in exhibit- I ing those pictures. There had been some divei-geuce ri* opinion as to the action of the Art Committee, but they now appealed to the public and asked them it their act ion had not been justi- fied. They had got a collection with a market value of between £ 25,000 and £ 30,000. I Personal Association. Mr. Kogcr Bock gave an interesting reminiscent speech dealing with his personal associations with Deffet Fran- cis. He remarked that James Chap- man Woods and Deffet Francis were brothers together, and through the ab- sence of the former they were deprivod of hearing of the inner life of one of the most extraordinary characters Swansea ever possessed. When he re- membered Deffett Francis himself if he could only put the voice into that head that stood at the entrance to that exhibition they would see the character of the man, which, although so curious, was yet so valuable to the life of Swansea. (Applause.) Dr. Hoyle said when he first visited Swansea tiuee years ago, and was taken round by Mr. Protheroe, and ",hown everything that might possibly interest a museum man, he told Mr. Protheroe and Mr. Grant Murray that the thing he envied reolt of all in Swan- sea was the Deffett Francis collection. He then added some criticisms which he would not repeat because they were no longer applicable. They re-; ferred to the manner in which! the collection was exhibited, and now they were shown in such an absolutely tasteful and magnificent manner, he felt still more convinced that what he said at first was true. The v. hoie arrangement was most satisfac-I tory. The light was extremely good, the engravings were not too close, and everyone was on the lino and could be! studied with the greatest possible ad-l vantage. (Applause.) Thanks. Mr. D. Matthews proposed a vote of thanks to Sir John Llawelvn for his great kindness in being present and; declaring the exhibition open. Mr. Charles Eden seconded, and the resolution was carried with acclama- tion.
Advertising
——— — ASTRIKING EXAMPLE of genuine value is afforded by the fact that Steedman's Powders have had a steadily increasing sale J for nearly 100 years, and still stand i unrivalled as a. safe medicine for children. These powders contain no 1 Benson, Observe the EE in Steedmaa. >
r ,NOT CRAVE. I
r NOT CRAVE. I i (THE mp?S 0 F 5KWEAHBTHE H E SEF?SE SiTMT??. ?   LS THE !E??!?h??LiS?. I HOUSE OF LORDS, Thursday. Tho Lord Chancellor took his seat on the Woolsack at 4.30 On the motion for the second reading Of L,ho Army Annual Bill, formally moved by Lord HarsehelJ, Lord Lovat (C.) called attention to the statements of 1,s Majesty's Government on the de- fence problem at home and overseas. He said all who were interested in the defence of the Empire viewed with great anxiety the attitude of the Government Oil the auesiion of the de- fence or tho Emuire &t home and abroad. Why should the inquiry being made by the Special Committee of the Imperial Defence Committee be limited to the single issue of invasion without any rcfsieuce to the rest of the fences? Mr. Balfour became a member of it, Lot as all expert, but as an amateur; Why then should the whole of the Conservsffcive Party be branded with the decision of this committee ? He accused Cornel Seely of attempting to bam boozle the country. He also asked for a public withdrawal af Colonei i Scejj s statement that the TeiTitorials at present wcre capable of successfully opposing an invading atrmy of 70,01*0. Lord St. Audries (C.) strongly pro- tested. against counting the National Reserve as part of the Territorial Army. (Hear, hear). Horses and Riders. Jjorci KiDOlesaale (L.), referring to the horses of the Territorials, said he had watched riders and horses in his part of the country, and the riders seemed to enjoy themselves a, great deal more than the horses. (Laughter.) Horses were as diihcult to get hold of as missmg vicars or dark la.dies, (Laughter. ) The Marnms of Crewe denied that the inquiry oeing made by the sub-com- ruittee of the Imperial Defence Com- nuttee was limited to the singie issue of invasion, lie depreciated the atti- tude of advocates ol National Service in going about the country discouraging 6Jl from joining the Territorial forn^. it ^impossible not to regard the .shortage in the Ten-itc-rial force as a I gia ve matter, although as far as the im- mediate recruiting of the force was con- j oevned, he understood that there was a slirht tondency towards improvement. With regard to the question of a pos- sible invasion, the figure of 70,000 men Was mentioned in l?Oo as the lowest M-a.? which an e?iemy ?ould think it or to attempt such a thing. The A, dmiralty stated that such a force couid always be intercepted by the fleet. In ins viewr it only confused and dark- ened tho subjed to me the figure of 70,000 men in connection with a series of smaH raids by bodies of five or ten thou- sand men landing in the North of Seot- land. in the West of Ireland. in the South of England, and so on. The Admi- ralty had never admitted that an orga- nised forc-t-) of 70,000 men could not be intercepted by them. The situation w as not grave. The Margin. (( It was clear that if a cousiderabjo margin was to be maintained over the mimmum which the Government re- garcled as necessary to ensure the safety of tne country in the most conceivable conditions, the military authorities must carefully consider the present conditions and prospects of the Terri- torial Force, and see what steps they oould take on the voluntary basis in order that that margin might be pro- perly maintained. That was not the moment and lie was not the person to discuss the measures, whether they be measures of expenditure or measures of attractiveness—which in the future might be found necessary to maintain the Territorial Force up to strength, but lie was quite certain the Secretary of- State would do his best and do it with enegry to carry on the work initia- ted by Lord Haldane." The Government were not confronted by any pressing necessity obliging them by hook or by crook to bring up their forces to a far higher figure. Lord Herschell, replying to Lord Lovat, said the statements of Colonel Seely as to the Army aeroplanes were perfectly accurate. The House oould not expect him to divulge details which it was obvious should not be disclosed. The whole problem changed from day to day. Viscount Middleton (C.) moved that the debate be adjourned, and Ve House rose at 8.5.
-=I VALLEY BIRTHRATE. I ---j
-= VALLEY BIRTHRATE. I j HIGHEST JIN ENGLAND AND WALES. I Dr. W. J. Lewis, medical officer of health presented his annual report to the Pontardawe District Council on Thursday. The births for tho year j were WI and this gave a birth rate of 31.7 per 1,000. The oeaths lor the year I were 38-1 and tins gave a death rate of I 11.8. The infant deaths were 91. Of i.iie) births 31 were illegitimates. The births exceeded the deaths by (313 and the bil-rat.e far exceeded the average I for England and Wales. The, deaths registered were considerably lower than the average for the district. This was very noticeable for the latter half of the year. Dealing with the infantile mortality the Medical Officer of Health mentioned that of every 1,000 lorn 89 died- be- fore reaching the end of their first year aa compared with 140 for 1911, and an averago of 13S for the previous ton years. Convulsions and prematu'?ty were premment a? causes of de&tn. years. Coiivuls-?,uns and prE?niatLi,?,,ty ptlellainent ?? causes if d c,? a tn fectious disea-ses was 0.7 when deaths from tuberculosis included 2.2. Thirteen cases of diphtheria were noti- fied, 30 of erysipelas 51 ot scarlet fever, and li of enteric fever. The enteric was mostly of a mild form, and no deaths occurred. In regard to pulmonary tuberculosis, 57 cases were notified, and there were 31 deaths. The Welsh National Memorial Association were busy or- ganising their sc heme for the control 1 of this disease, and for the treatment 01 patients. A visiting station had been ilxed at Pontardawe, but in order that this side of the work could be carried on effectively three othor sta- tions would have to be supplid. L, iior-us were being made to secure a for a tuberculosis hos- I pital for Swansea and districts. The number of plans approved by the council was 386, and the advances under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act 40. Twenty-eight houses built by the Council at Ystalyfera were nearly ready for occupation. The number of houses considered unfit for human "hahi- » ration were 15. Closing orders had j been made in respect to five. |
Advertising
DERI. E DOUBLES THE BEAUTY OF YOUR HAS ii IN A FEW MOMENTS. Becomes Scff, FSuffy, Lustrous and Beautifui immediately After a Danderino Hair Cleanse. Get a 1!1} Bottle To-day and Forever Stop Faiiii.,g Hair, itching Scalp, and Dandruif. A little Danderme now will immedi- ately double the beauty of your hair — no matter how dull, faded, brittle & scraggy. Just moisteu a cloth with Daai- derine and care. tciiiy draw it through your hair la-ting one tmall strand at a time. The eifect is i m- aniaz- iiisr your hair will be lifctht, fluily, and wavy, and have an ap- pearance of abun- uance. an incom- parAbie lustre, softness, and luxu- riance, beauty and shimmer of true hair health. Try as you will, after 4ll applica- tion of Dander- ine, you cannot find a single trace of dandruff or a loose or falling hair, and your scalp will not itch, but you will be most pleased after a few weeks' use, when you will actually see new hair, fine and It A tl iit f t 1 | T  V; J J ?.?" L. downy at finnr-yes-1mt really new hair- growing all over the scalp. Danderine is to the hair what. fresll showers of rain and sunshine are to vege- tation. It goes right to the roots, invigor- ating and strengthening them. Its life- producing properties cause th'e hair to grow abundantly long, strong and beauti- ful. Get a 1/1; bottle of Knowlton's Daiiderma from any chemist's and prove to yourself to-night-naw-that your hair is 8.8 pretty and soft as any—that it ha.s been neglected or injured by careless treatment—that's all-you cMi have beautiful hair, and loas of it, if yoa will just try a little Bauderina. Real surprise awaits you. The KNOWLTON DANOER1NE Co. Ld. 27, Charterhouse Square, London, E.G. _n
COOL GH £ EK-WAfiiV} REOE^TION.
COOL GH £ EK-WAfiiV} REOE^TION. For a cool bit of check it would bo hard to beat the action of a tramping mason on his way towards Rhydyfro, Pontardawe, one night this week. Abouc midnight he pushed open the back-door of a house in James-street, whilst the occupiers of the house were in bed. The occupiers heard the noise, but did not come downstairs- until abouli tivo o ciock in the morning, when they found the man fast asleep in the par- lour with his working tools in his pos- session. The visitor is stated to ha-ve had a rather warm reception, but he was lucky to get a.way hefore the police were sent for.
i SHIP'S OFFICERS' STRIKE.…
SHIP'S OFFICERS' STRIKE. I I I A sxrUio ot omcets ot the Wilson Line, which began at Hull yesterday morning, was settled at a conference hetween the owners and the officers last night. It is understood that under the terms of settlement first, second, and iiiii-d mates will receive increases of i>2 per month. Four vessels were delayed by tha strike-the Galileo, for New York; the Colenso, for the Black Sea; the Aaro, for Gothenburg; and tho Zero, for Bergen.
Advertising
'è'!í ..f!-< ',<:1i, The Liver is the Road to Health If the liver is right the whole svsteffl I CARTEWS LITTLE LIVER FILLi will gently awaken your sluggish, clogged-up liver and cure constipation, stomach trouble, in- active bowels, loss C A Runt- Df appetite, LARTER5 sick head- ITTLE, ache and IVER LLS. Purdy Vou need them. Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price. The GENUINE must bear signature Æ/4 ;r 3!c" ,¡ '1/ ;Jlj'i- Large Botle fd A perfect Relish Jf hi vlith a rare and sEfSl delicate flavour, ( quite distinct from all others. If you @ wantanewand de l, ?ghtM sensation |p.TS,WI in sauces— ( t(5AUC[1¡jt T?-RAMYSAMY ?'??.??? Of all Grocrs &od Stores. ,??  .????BLANCH?. ? f ttA"t;Sfit!! C.mberwcU,T,o=don,SJE. ? '¡¡,5.r.;e:'eÐ  h "1fif v A.JI' i The Welshman's Favourite. f jllAlCIN Sauce I W"- As good as its Name. DON'T FAIL TO GET IT. St. Ptter St., Cardiff. &At Li MC.& DSIT- When replying to advertisements, please mentio-n the" Leader." P.BSOLU-IELY FREE. BEBTJK P?RKiNS AND CO.. PMaen<re< St&tin??ip Lt?pa-ttment.. 11. tkusoi«et-Jpla«* (?p posit; the Town HaU). s w&Lsea, BOOS r 'I's, C e r to Ame"lca. Aus'?,ral" indin Canada, Africa. New Zealand. acd to ail parts of the World. Handbooks of 1 uforruatian and all psi- ticalars absolutely free. Cables are receive 5 dally of the arrival of various Paasengar Steamers at Porto Abroad. ,Be-tie Perkins and Oo. are Agente for the ,B^st unci Largest Pacsonser Steanukifll Lines in tits World. A IA< About, Canada.—The Cfentral Booking A officio. 1, Beilevue-street (near bottom of High-street),- Swansea, will for the present remain fipecially Open on Friday Evenings tili 9 p.m. to give free information. C4-16 CANADA, United South Afrca and Australia—For low-set faros and all ^formation, apply to Robartc Steamship Paeeenrer Booking Agency. Morristoa.