The Cambria Daily Leader

WORKERS AND FIGHTERS. 775,000 DEMOBILISED. I I Regarding demobilisation, it is under- stood that of ten million or more men and women who were engaged in the country's war effort 775,000 have boen re- leased. These included 270,000 men in the forces. 115.000 returned prisoners of war, ..an(I :390.000 munition workers. There are fourteen different ministers concerned of necessity in demobilisation. Sir Eric GeddesJ business is to co-ordinate activities. FOCH DECIDES. I In considering demobilisation the main factors are the size of the British Army which must be maintained, machinery of discharging, and the economic situauon at home. The size of the Army has Ween practically fixed by Marshal Foch, which leaves a large margin to be brought home. The method of bringing the Army home on. a selective basis, in accordance with the needs of the labour market as far as possible, is a slower process than di&- charging by units, and it must be em- phasised that at present only an armistice and not peac Prevails. 'The- Army has been advancing and many of the services have been working at a higher pressure even than during the fighting. When the present period of pressure is relieved demobilisation, though still selective and industrially governed, will be more rapid. GOVERNMENT CONTROL. The Government also intend to Mlax official- control as soon as possible, only maintaining maximum prices of articles of which there is temporary shortage. The actual financing of industries •!« not in the Government's programme, but cer- tain key industries will probably require aume sort assistance.

WATCH NIGHT. —-———— Vicar on the Blessings of Peace. The usual watch-night service wa;s held at the swancsea- l'ansh Church on iN(,,w "Yea-V Eve, when the officiating clergy wevt- the Vicar (Canon the. lion. W. TalKici'i anil Rev. li. E. Stuart I< ui-ate). There was a Urge congrega- tion. In the emiise of his sermon the Vicar call. U on all people to remember the, goodness of God that in the time of our greatest danger the American nation came fo our aid. They were to remem- her the goodness of Cofi to us in the Kreatost election in our history. It was «»w'nj{ to iiie goodnt-ss of God that the H.oat work was done in Palestine which helped us to win the war. \Vc were to renumber the goodness of tjod -n eY-airing >n the great visitation ot siekne*- that, had spread over the -world. Ill thaulviulntfor GodVs mercies to us we ought to dedicate ourselves to Urn tevvice during the coming year. The collection was in aid of the Mission Room Fund. Mr, E. It. CAirby presided at the oigun, Af'.rr :1", service the bells run;; in the New Year.

FAMOUS DETECTIVE. Retirement 01 Superintendent Quinn. By the l'ethemoat on Tuesday of Supt. Patrick chimin, head of the Special Branch of the C.l.D., after 45 years' ser- vice, Scotland Vaid losee one of its beet aJd most ia;.iou.s detectives, a man whose name is well known in all the capitals of the Continent. la vears 'Mr. Quinn has had charge elf hhly imporlant department of police work, whose workings do rot come, into the Courts or the public eye so trc- (iue:itly a3 the general work of the Crim- inal Investigation llPpartnient. It is charged with ensuring the satcty of the King and all Royalties who visit this country, and it is further responsible for curbing the activities of anirchists and political dr,p( radocs whose objects, being political rather than plufldcr-swking, are of course more difficult to detect and counter than those of the general run of criminals. At Scotland Yard on Tuesday, Mr. (iumu was busy clearing up his work ready to retire, into a quiet life," as he tolil a representative. It was difficult to realise that the slender, shy- looking man, with the closoly-ciopped brown beard, who spoke with the soft accents of his native county Mavo, was a detective who has guarded so successfully many monarcbs at home and abroad, and who has countered, often at. risk of Ills life, the machinations of anarchists and filien criminals. SIDNEY-STREET BATTLE. Though modestly declining to talk of tike adventures and dangers of his career, Mr. Quinn recalled that in the Battle of Sidney-street," on January 3, 1911- when the Lithuanian ruffians who had murdered City police office re in Hounds- ditch were run to earth in Whitechapel and accounted for by a company of the Scots Guards after a desperate siege-he was shot ill the knee. A bullet passed through his overcoat, as he was standing with Sir Melville Macnaghten (then Assistant Coiiiniisaiotier). The bullet, which afterwai-d-i fell out of his pocket, left a very severe bruise on his leg. When King Edward went abroad on his foreign 'tours Mr. Quinn went with him, and whenever theru was a big state func- tion or royal processJOn Yr. Quinn guarded the King. Perhaps the most anxious time that Mr. Quinn and his assistanf-s ever had was at the funeral of King Edward, when eight foreign Monarchs visited London; in fact. Sir Melville Macnaghten has confessed that this was the worst time the chiefs of Scotland Yard ever had. But the police !i?d thir eyes on all t:H ?now?t despera- '?oee lik1v to C8USè trouble at the time, and happily nothing untoward happened. ANARCHISTS AND FANATICS. The political crimes by Anarchists and fanatIcs-including such notorious inci- dents as the plot to blow up the Stock Exchange 25 Ya.r6 ago, the esplosion of the Anarchist bomb 50 yards from Green- wich Observatory in the following year, and the assassination of Sir Cnrzon Wyllie by all Indian studeat in 1909— and the activities of the renin-us. and, iuuch later, tho less spectacular exploits of the militant suffragists, were matters in which Mr. Quinn had an intimate in- terest During war time Mr. Quin4 qd his men hav$had anxious times unravelling the mysteries at Garjnan espionage in this country. Tbe long list of foredgn dworabions and mementoes which Mr. Quina hap revived frotsa France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Eu^ia, Spain, and other countries is in itself a testimony to the work which fee and hie department have done for other countries. Many of the secret, societies and Terrorist bands in Europe have had their tentadeareaching into this coan- try. and more than once the information supplied by Mr. Quinn and his men hap been of great benefit to the Contijienhtl |>olica

I JANUARY 13th. I Further Postponement of Peace Conversations. A further postponement of the first meeting of the Inter-Allied Peace Con- forence has been necessitated by the visit of Presidnt Wilson to Italy, and the date has now been fixed for Monday, January 13, in Paris. r The British Government has all along urged that the conference should meet at as early a dat,, as possible, but naturally ¡ the wishes of the President have had full weight, and thfo final arrangement of the date hAs rested with him. Mr. Lloyd Ceorge and Mr. Balfour are the only British dplegates officially chosen but if the T.abemr Party decide to take part in the Government a Labour delegate will also be invited to the conference. I BALFOUR IN PARIS. I Paris, Tuesday.—Mr. Balfour to day had a long conversation with Colonel-' I House, in which detailed arrangenients for the Peace Conference, supplementary to those come at the meeting of President Wilson and Mr. IJloyd George, were settled.—Router.

I FARM TRAGEDY. I ———— Tragic Discovery at Lonely I Spot. A tragic discovery was made at a lonely farmhouse at Ford, a northern suburb of Liverpool on Tuesday morning. When the servant entered the sitting-room she was horrified to find the farmer, Mr. Anthony Knowles Bower, and his wife lying on the floor dead. She ruahed upstairs to inform Mr. Bower's father, and in doing eo fell over the dead body of his dog. When she gained the room s he found "that Mr. Bower son also was dead in bed. There were bullet wounds in each body, and a revolver lay beside Mr. Bower's band in the downstairs room. Mr. and Mrs. Bower were out walking together on Monday evening, and the eer- vant hd no noise or disturbance dur- ing the night. The only survivor in the family is a baby fourteen months old, which was found unharmed in its oot. No motive for the crime has yet been discovered. Mr. Bower jun. was the owner of this farm and another in Wales. They were left to him by his uncle, to whom bid wife acted as nurse before her mar riage.

At Tuesday's meeting of the Swansea Cottage Homes Visiting Committee it wag announced, amid applause, that Mr. Benrv Studt would distribute prizes to the children at the Hl.vsium, Swansea, on Wednesday afternoon.

EVENTS OF 1918. A Swansea Retrospect. Great things happened in Swansea in I 1918. Our Cruiser Week in March real- ised £ 58().tilS, malting more than £ 2,000,000 war contributions in three months, and in July .be second Tank We-elc brought J < £ 1,241,225. But our real star day was the day on which the Americans arrived, and Stars and Stripes wavered every- where in scenes of immense enthusiasm. One of the first great events was the treat given to K00 war orphans in the Albert Hall. The opening of the year | synchronised with food shortage, and the! peril of the queue Complaints were bit- ter, am, the position ominous, when the I Food Control. Committee held on Sunday, January 20, a special meeting which i lasted all the afternoon and well int-o the I night, the result of which was that a deputation went to London and obtained permission to ration all foods. This eased the situation, and since the appointment, on April 3, of Mr. Victor Evans as execu- tive officer, the food problem has been well regulated. THE SWANSEA UNIVERSITY. I The year will be marked in all history as that in which Swansea was recognised 8. a constituent of the University of W ales. The new Gas Bill created much discussion in March. We have had our share of minor strikes, we suffered with the rest of the country from the absurd railway strike in September, and in January we had the strike of bakers which, after much fury, resulted in a settlement with an increase of 4s. per week all round. Swansea has to its credit that it pro- vided for tli, needs of the victims of the hospital ship Glanart Castle, torpedoed by a ruthle-is foe in February. On June W. it was decided to ask Mr. Lloyd George to accept the freedom of Swansea, and in August Neath and Morriston had the honour of a visit from the Premier. In February we were favoured by a visit of the W.A.A.C.'s, and in April there was held in Swansea the most marvellous united week of prayer, followed by an evangelical convention, the like of which had never before been experienced. On Amrust 15, a memorial was unveiled at Poiteynon to our gallant lifeboat men, and a tablet has been erected in St. Mary's Church to Gomer. SWANSEA DECORATIONS. I Among the honours that have come to Swansea men were a number of O.B.H.'s, Lieut. Uodgens beiug decorated by the King in Buckingham Palace. Mr. R. T. Nichols ,Mumbles coastguardsman, had also the honour of a decoration. Mr. Rhys Phillips, We1",h librarian, won the eisteddfod prize of £100 for his essay on j Glyn-Neath. Mr C. T. Ruthen had also the honour of presentation to the Queen. In June half an acre of new ground was dedicated in Sketty Churchyard by the Bishop. In new arrivals and departures the welcome of Rev. Peodr Williams, pastor of St. Paul's and the speeding of Judge Bryn Roberts County Court Judge, Mr. M?rlav Sam- <?)n was appointed Recorder of Swansea, and Mr. Arthur Da.iea was ('hn M ?r?anift for Mount Pleasant Baptist CHILD WELFARE. I Exhibitions of the year include an American Red Crow Baby Welfare Exhi- bition at Siloarn, a War Trophies Exhibi- tion in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, and last, hnt not kaat, the great. Allotments Lxhibitioii in the Albert Ball. Of t ragic Incidents, the satl drowiiing At Langlnd of Mr. Ernest Bartlctt, with its sequel of a charge of murder against Elsie Smith, and the terrible deaths by passing uf Madame Evans. Oxford-street milliner, and her aged mother, will lie remembered. Influenza has taken its dread toll, and for over a month, all schools were closed. OBITUARY. -1 Th??t'?ary of th<? year ??cl-n?a?Mis" T?tbot. Maj or T. Hcrsch?l Joi? George Bell (ex-borough surveyor), Coun, Burkiand. ill'. J. M. WignaM (sub-editor of the leader "), Mr. John Rees (divi- sional superintendent of the G.W.R.), the Rev. Morris Morgan. Mr. W. J. Recs (Sir J. T. 1) Llewelyn's airent), Mr. P. G. lies, and quite recently. Penar" and the Ven. Dean of St. David's. The most striking event on the commer- cial side was the transfer in October of the Graigola Works to Mr. Llewellyn. THE GENERAL. ELECTION. I The lufct event of 1018, still fresh in the; minds of titi all, was tho I .1!>, I turn ot Sir Alfred Mond and Mr. T. J. Williams to swell that Coalition majority from which the country and the world expedts so much in the great New Year 1919.

I MORE HUN CRUELTY. I I Brynamman Organist Tells His I Story. Pte. Herbert Williams, R. W.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Williams, Ardwyn, Brynamman, who was organist in London when he joined the Forces, relates his story of how he fared while in captivity in Germany Ho was captured in Mametz Wood on the Son\m«>, July 11, 1916, and taken to Cambrai. From there they travelled in a railway van (60 in each van) with the doors shut. In three days they arrived at Dadmen Camp, Westphalia. The first few months they were treated shamefully, and suffered many indig- nities. They were inoculated five times, and vaccinated once in the first three weeks. The food was off a very poor quality, and doled out in exceedingly small quantities. The only solid victual they had was the small daily ration of bread, one slice, half an inch thick. We were forced to work every day, although we were almost unable to stand owing to weakness and fatigue. In November, 1916, he was included in a working party pent to Russia Poland. Arriving at their destination, after four days' journey,, they were sent out to work immediately as 800n as it was light enough in the morn- ing, and were kept at it until it was too dark to work any more. The Germans never tried to make the prisoners' lot com- fortable, but went ouit of their way to make then uncomfortable. APPOINTED BANDMASTER. I I was removed," said Williams, "from Dalmen to Sennclager Camp where, after a little while, 1 was appointed bandmaster of the British concerts, and in this posi- tion I was given many privileges. I was -1"1I'I!! JI-JLI t»yv->vnuw» UJ mtiujr uiuiucivmd air' saults and atrocities committed on our men by German sentries. Early in 1917, I witnessed the arrival of British pri- Honera, who hafl been made to work be- hind the firing line for two or three months. They were in a pitiful condi- tieR, They looked like bags of bo!t. and of t'hem six or seven died daily. Very few 01 them pulled through. All our thanks are due to onr own Goverpment for supplying us with food. We could not possibly live on the German rations. They are a barbarous set of people. After being in their hands for two and a half years, 1 need hardly say how much I appreciate the fact that I am home again."

TEA-SHOP COMEDY ) DETECTIVES' STORIES OF AMOROUS SCENES Allegations of disorderly conduct in the lioyal LxcUange Tea Rooms were made at the Mansion House on Tuesday before the Lord Mayor. The defendant was Mrs. Millicent Gib- son, of Downe-terrace, Richmond. She was summoned for permitting the "dis- orderly conduct on nine dates in October and November. Mr. T. J. Victory prosecuted, and Mr. bluntly Jenkins defended. The latter pleaded not guilty to all the sum- mouses. Air. V ickery eaid the dpfendant was the proprietress of the Tea Roonio, which were situated in the basement of the Royal Exchiiiige. The rooms were three in number, and furnished with tables and sctteas..She vvyt, summoned for permit- ting disorderly conduct, but the conduct that took place was-indecent, iill moral, and unbecoming, as well as generally dis- orderly, and ot a character one would not expect to tind in any decently-con- ducted restaurant, either in the City or anywhere else. Not only did the defendant permit this conduct, he eaid, but she herself took part in it. She was assisted by three waitresses known as Hilda, Alice, and Betty, and she was known as Miliy. TREATING AMD KISSING. The tea room had become notorious, and had for a considerable time been under the observation of the police. The ("actmissioner of Police regarded the case .a rery serious. The conduct complained o; was the usual kissing and cuddling be- tween waitresses and customers. A good deal of treating went on, and it ""lIS decided to send police officers. The averse expenses of those officers amounted to 3s. tid. on each of the nine days- raiher expensive for a inele cup of tea. Detective Johnson described his visit on October ao, Alice, one of the waitresses, was sitting on the setter with an officer. She served the witness with coffee and cake, and soon afterwards the deiendant entered the room. The otlicer then placed his arm round Alice's waist, and she put her arm round his neck. Mabel, another waitress, said to witness when Mrs. Gibson'remarked, I am waiting for someone to buy me a cnp of tea You treat Milly, and this bov (the officer) will treat me." Two cus- tomers—one called Len and the other nicknamed Tea and Bun "-then entered IN HER LONELY HOURS. Mabel wont up to Len, put her arms around his neck, and said, 1 love, uld Len." She tileu returned to the officer, cuddled him, and said, I think I love the captain best, though." The defendant caught hold 01 the witness a hand and said, Come to-morrow and keep me company in my lonely houre." He was charged Is. tki for tea and «ake. Describing further visits to the rooms,! the ofiieer said he witnoswed a great, deal of kis-sing and cuddling between customers and the defendant and waitresses. Some of the conduct between them was im- proper. When he iert on one occasion he the defendant how much his bill, "-is. Mabel said. He looked at me, £5," The defendant Faid, Oh. that will make it 2s. fid.; if you had looked at me it would not have bffn ny raore." On a third vieit the witness saw vari- ous amorous scenes. Hilda cuddied a sail- or who was there, and they both rolled about on the settee. Ths conduct of Alicc.1 Hilda, and the sailor, and a man known as Bert became very riotous. All four cud- died c-aell rhe def endant sat on t, .ii) settee laughing, and made no attempt to stop the conduct. At the foudh vi- th<? wita?se added. Hilda greeted bin: with the remark, ililda grecicd flill witli t!ie remark, have tea with you" The defendant said, I will too. sweetheart." Hilda kissed and cuddled him. ard said Come cloter; 1 feel a liei feet devil to-day." WANTED A "PEACE KISS." He treated the defendant and the three waitresses, and was fbarged five shillings, A customer dainc#- George came in, and! the defendant said b him, Kiss me. I haven't had a peace kiss ytt." Another detective with the witness re- marked u- her. You are slow," and s he replied. It is not roe; it is the men." He was charged 3s. 9d. fcr a pot of tea and a piece of cake. On the fifth visit one of the waitresses cuddled him and sat for one hour wi!th her hand on his shoulder and fondled him. This time his bill came to 4s. 6d. He paid three further visits to the tea- room? and witnessed similar soenes. Hi« total expenses for the nine visits came to r;l llss 9d. for refresh-nenits. On' Novepiber 38 and 29. the witness played pontoon with the defendant, the waitresses, an officer known as Canada," and a customer called Monty, and he won Is. 6d. While they were playmg cards Alice sat on the officer kiee. They also had another card game called Slippery Sam," ajid the witness lostt 2-5s. at this game. On the application of Mr. Huntley Jenkins, for t-ii( defence, the case was adjourned until January 15.

AT SWANSEA DOCKS. Arrivals and Saiings of Vessels. KING'S DOCK .-RRIVALS.-Ardgot,r e 575, Liverpool: War Tank s 1348. Rouen; Bcnmohr e 2S99, Avonmouth. Sailinss.GerJeral Olliene 256 Bordeaux; Mildred 72 L'Orient; Contentin 45?, Rouen; Pelliprim s 559. Neatt Abbey; Anund s 548, Havre: Gothe p 431. Botfi): Dorothea s (,02. Stockhohn; Deux Frenjs, n 1Z7 Neath Abbey. PRINCE OF VALES DOCK. Arrivitli.-Vern,t s 345 DiepDC. Astra B 349. Dieppe: Ulla, s 349 Kouen; Avanco s 773. Newcastle; Terse s £ ?S Pniien. a 588 Rouen; Eavendal s 566. Rouen; Fylla a 455 Trouville; Renevoyle a 1176, sealed orders.; Larpool s 783 sealed orders; Varoy e 293 Calais: Daphne s 690, Caen; Lewis s 145; Tellns s 914. SOUTH DOCK. Arrivals.-—Apra s 62. Avozin outh: Velooity a 75. Avonmouth. Sailinisrs.—St. Martin s Granville; Island- aise 120. VOricnt: Madeleine. Granville: Cesar 34. Sable* D'Olonne; Arvoris 40 river; Mercurius e 132, ft. Brieux. SOTTT. II DOCK Arrivals.—Sibyl Potter 219. Sharpness; Pa- tricia 342 Dublin: Findhorn 482, Cardiff: F-t. Tudwal 99 Bristol; Dynevor Castle 111 sea: Emilv Eveson 128. Rosslare. failings.—Aufmstino Jjanderman ? M B Wilfred 24 St, Brieux: Iris 86. Pont Quim. per; Panaee 49, fit. Brieux; Le Croise 40, Sables; Ocean 52. Nantes; Marguerite 95, Treport. VESSELS IN RIVER. Reo Mondego. Katie Darlinc 53. Marguer- ite a 27 Elizabeth Charlotte. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Ma.rit s. Albion: monitor boat, Cambrian 2. Rutenfiell a. Central; Nelly s 943 Rouen, Central Hard; Beatrice a 553. Rouen. Oam- brian' 1: Astor mh Central Gridiron.

MR. JOHN HODGE. I Mr. John Hodge, Pensions Minister, is in a nursing home at Manchester suffering from the effects of a delicate operation on the throat. Another operation may be necessary. All his public engagements have been cancelled.

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SWANSEA'SYOUNGHOPES I New Year's Message to I Naval Brigade. A bright fire hurned in the wide old- fashioned grate in the large hall of the old Swansea Castle on Friday evening, when. in response to the Commodore's invitation a large number of Naval Brigade boys hockcu to headquarters to take part in the prom- ised festivities. Fun was s>oon at its height, and Chief Instructor Ashhury fcave a mys- tic touch to the proceeding b^' acting as conjuror. His clever tricks delighted the spectators and won wen-merged applause. Tho Commodore (Lieut. John Hodgeus) then introduced a novel farmyard competition, which evolted peals of hearty laughter. (if bird., and animals were civen. which, when followed by motor horn hoots, made every one purelj con- vulsed with merriment. PLENTY OF COMPETITORS. Aeediefis to say. tnere were plenty ot com- petitors. and those who rendered the best account of themselves were rewarded with apples. Other stems to the programme were contributed by Mr. Albert ililee. who as nigger minstrel saUfl lively song!, and with amusing patter added to the evening's enjoyment. Bandmaster Williams and the petty othcers then assisted the Commodore to distribute a larjte basket of cakes and oranges amongst the boyii. and the enter- tainment closed with sea ctalltÍes" and the Nation^]- Anthem- NEW YEAR LETTER. My Dear Boys of the Naval Brig,-de.- The Old Year has glided away, after shed- ding tears of raiu upon the earth as if to express regret for the sorrow and pain that has darkened the past twelve mombs If we had caught a ghmpee before be van- iflied we should have seen him bent with the burden of records containing the his- tory of sood and evil deeds. Yours and mine were amongst them--all life stories of anjjer, unkind net*, envy, or friendships severed by words that can never be untiaid or blotted out even by uitter repentance But amonpet those dark parcels some were touched with brightness tu mark unselfish acts that have served as a candle to give li;ht to those croiisniy: rousrb place., along the hard road of life. How pleased we each would be if we couid feel that those golden records belonged to md But undeterred by vain regrets qf the might-have-been, the Old Year meets the New 0;ip on the thresh- old as he makes triumphant entry with the ,;j,fts of health wealth love, and happiness, to he distributed as the months roll on. We only know that there will be sunshine and pure air given to alt alike to mature the seeds of kindlier we havp to sow, so that they will yield a rich ha-rveei of fruit and comfort-ins memories in the years to eorae. In conclusion, your unknown friend wishes the Commodore, otfieere, helpers and boys of the Naval Brigade prosperity, happi- ness. and countless joy* to shed brightness along- your onward path. I A XCtLOR'S WEIGHED." I C. L. B. (Cadets) Notes. By the time these notes appear in print. 1918 will have been rune out," and the new year eominenccd. What 1919 will bring forth for thh nation remains to be seen; no one oan foretell We can orly hope and trust that v, itb the year may come all that is best for .the people of this -ountry and the peace of the world. As fa.r as the Church Lads' Brigade is concerned, the Kovcrninff body. and. in fact all wIl" closely foliovv and interest tiiemseles in the move- ment's progress, a.re erv confident that the year will stand out in the history of the C.L.B. as ora marking special advancement and ffenerai progress peihapj even more eo than 1518. I BACK TO THE C.L.B Thousands of ex-members, officers, non- commissioned officers, and privates. will be released from military service—many, it is hoped in the veiy near future—and will re- turn to their old C.L.R companies. Letters received from C.L.B. officers consistently from ex-members with the Colours testify to the fereat seneiits their brigade training has proved to t-hera while on active service, from a. physical and moral standpoint, am, almost without e> cent ion these letters (I have seen hundreds of them) conclude with A6 soon as 1 return to civil life ag-ain I shall be back in mv old C.L.B. company." or remarks to that effect These men— thousands of them—have realised what they ovse to the Church Brigade and are anxioue to show their appreciation by re- turning to their old companies as soon as suph thing is possible (in the majority of ¡ cases as officere or senior N,O.O.'s) where they will be in a position to instruct the younger tarts in Church Lads' Brigade prin- ciples from experience and ht,o!p forward the work of the movement in every way they can. 1st. ST. DAVID'S BATTALION. I Despite the war however, and the many difhoultics which have confronted the Church Lads' Brig de during the past year, it has. on the whole been an exceptionally sweflgful one for the local battalion (1st St. David's) Certainly there have been ups and downs-all has net been plain.s, iiiing- but to-day the battalion is in a more flour- ishing condition than ever before in all respects.. and the progress jf- being in- creased. Each of th? ten companies com- prising the St. DavidV is in excellent working order, as arc also the several Training Corps. The battalion's coiiditioT3 at the beginning of thi" new year •? such p* to fill the offlc'erB. N.C.O.'s lads. and all supnortcrs with encouragement and en- thusiasm. My earnest desire is that the I coming twelve months may bring un- bounded success !to the movemert in our midst which- bas done and is doing, sc i much for the youne manhood of our coun- try. THE FESTIVE SEASON." I met many Swansea C.L.B.-itea over the "festive season," and all looki-d as though they were having a ripping time." to anotp the phrase of one eerjrea-nt whom J. came across on Boxing Bay I was also dfcliihted to eee a considerable number ot ex-members home on leave from their re- spective regiments. Quite a number of locai 0.1, B.-ites seemed sufnicently fortunate to get their twelve days' leave round about Ch ristmag. I A GOOD START. i Judging by the notice boards of the vari- ous constituent companies of 1st St David's Battalion a very good start is being made after the ten days' or so holiday for Christ- mC). Most; companies have already com- I;1"n.cod parades, and the remainder will follow within the next few days. Several company C.O.'s have arranged three or more "evenings for this week. Lads not certain of their respective company's orders for the week should consult the notice boards. I GRATEFUL TnANKq I I I feel I cannot conclude my Notes" this week without, expressing very grateful thank*—as one who is a keen supporter of the Church Lad, tb, large number of the organisation's friends in ? Swansea -nd rti?tnet who have done 60 much for the C.L.B daring the past year. Without their sntcndid support the bat. I talion couM not havp made anvtbing like the rrogrew* it has. Especially do I desire to thar.lt the management and editorial ptafT of the T<&ader." who although frc- ) ciuently pressed for space have provided room in the paper one evening each week fo- the note,. of I PORWARD." I

I AMBULANCE WORK. I Presentation of Vouchers at Swansea. The presentation of awards in connection with the Landore Ambulance Class took place, at Swansea Mr J Powell (assistant superintendent G. W.R. Swansea) presiding. Mr. Alf Thomas's party provided the music. The Mayor presented the labels, and short speeches were made by the Mayor, Mr. Ilopkin Daviee and Mr Jno Griffin On behalf of the ladies' class. Mies Nellie Long (Landore) presented Dr. McRitcliie (lecturer) and Mr. J'no. Legg (instructor) with a framed photograph of the class. A similar presentation was made by Mr. Trevor Rob- erts en behalf of the men's class. Mr Cliff Davi on behalf of the men's clsuss. ore- eon ted Mr. t, 0. Jones (instructor) with a silver cigarette case. and to Mr. J. Comley (secretary) a photo of the ladie«' class. Voii/jbers (9): Wm. J. James. Jis. Phillipfi. John Barrow, Delphin Ewirgs, Wm JI Har- kett Fre,l J. Butt. T. J Lloyd. John Pen- hRoJe. Daniel Davies. Medallions (8): Frank Murphy. Oswald Jones Godfrey Yonug. Thos. N. Trevithick. John Elford. George Ballinger, Geo. H. Scrivener. Robt. J Comley. Labels (34): E. Owen Jones Griffith Bon- ham James Thomas Wm. P. Thomas. Cliff Bavios Sidney Salter. Thos. J. Reea. Philip Walters. John Holland Thos. Phillips, Frank Clark. Fra.nk Griffiths. ChaA Beavan Albert E Morgan Thoe. M. Crocker Chas. Turner. Henry Morgan Arthur 0, Thorn. Dd. Richards. ChaB. E. Birll, Chas Maekril. John Gardiner. Wm. D. Hodgkins, John Legg Evan J. Lloyd Edward Brown, Dd. J. Williams Harold M Walker. Howell Phil- lips, David Evans. Alfred E. Davies. Wm. Harris. John Griffin John Comley. TAdic"s.-Certificates:Florence K. Hankins. M?mic Elias. Dorie M Morrfs. Mary John. Aline Richards, Acre* Hibh? KHzabeth E. Alice Richards. Williams. Winifred Evans. Long Muriel Williamq. Winifred Evtzie. Evelyn A Morgan Gladys M Lewis, Mrs. M .Tames, Voucher: Eleanor Jones. Medal- lion: Florence E. Haines. Fourteen gat. and 14 na irnaoJ t

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BIRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. WIGXALL—HUGHES—At, Carmarthen-road Congregational Church January let, 1919. by Rev J. Phillips aaeistcd by Rev E. WorthiAg Edwin J. Wignall third eon of .Mr. J. Wignall M.P. and Mrs. M. Wig- ,all. 56, Cromwell-street, Swansea, to Mary li. Hughes elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. lluglies 9 Major-street. Man- selton, Swansea. DAVID-.THOMAS-At the Parish Church. Loughor. December 28th, Lieut. D. M. David. son of T. M David and late Mrs. David Pont-Neath-Vaughan to Miss Bron. wen 'fhomae daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D li. Thomas (" Dewi Samlet"). by the Rev. Hugh Hees (Rector) 131A1-1 DEATHS. BOWEN.-William Bowen, Oefn Drum, I)onu-tr(lulais. Funeral Friday, at Goppa. Procession will form near Bolgoed 3 o'clock. 01-2 PJKK.—On Monday. December 30th. at 17, J'ereey-torraoc, Danygraitf. Annie Eliza, the beloved wife of Edward Parnell Pike and daughter of William and Annie Dyer. (:f Neath. Funeral 3.0 p.m. Saturday, at DanyKrai?. Gentlemen only .13",Al,.) ? CLARKE -On December 30th Jack Frosser r' Jackie "). aged 13 years, from jraeumo- iiia, following- influenza the much-loved son of John and Beseie Clarke, of Caswell Bay Hotel. 131A1-2 Pay Liotel. the 30th inst.. at o. 2. Glan- mor-crescent. Uplands Margaret dearly-I beloved ?Ite of Thomaa Davies. Funeral on Thursday nett Danygraig Cemetery. Gentlemen only. EVANS.—At Afallon." Western-road Pont- ardawe (at the refcidence of his daughter. Mrs. L. G. Lewis) David Evane. 65. iiite grocer, Farmers' flouft Tycroes. Funeral Friday, leaving Pontardawe 11 o'clock via Pontardulais. reaching bard is Chapel. Lianeviy 1 o'clock? No tlowers by re- quest. 01-1 SAMtJLL.—Rachel wife of the late Mr. W. F. Samuel, oi Fforestfacli, and sister of the late Sir Samuel Evans, died on Sun- day morning, December 29th in her 62nd year, at the residence of her younger daughter. Mrs. Geo. Hilee. 51 Thornton- avenue Streatham ILili. London, -131A1-2 The funeral of the lat-e Ali-s. Rachel Samuel. Streatham Hill (sister of the late Sir Samuel Evans), on Thursday, January 2nd,ai:iving Tabernacle tTuapel 2.30 pm. Interment Skewen Cemetery. Cl-1 LEWIS.—On Monday. 30th December, at 3, Brynhyfryd-slreet. Swansea. Abigail (" Abibeloved daughter of the late Mo^es and Jane Lewis. Funeral Thura- day at 3 p.m., for CwmKeIly. Gentlemen only. 131A1-1 GAPE.-Jane. the dearly-beloved mother, who departed this life on the 29th inst., after long suffering. Dearly missed by sorrowing soris and daughters. R I.P. Funeral at 3 p.m. Thursday. Friends please accept this the only intimation 130A1-1 JENKINS.—On 28th December, at King'fi Canadian Hospital. Bnsliey Park, London, David Smith son of Rev Evan and Mrs. Jenkins 7. Cwmdonkin-terrace. Swansea (formerly of Walter-road Congregational Church). Funeral Wednesday. Strictly private. No flowers. bv reouesfc. 129A1-1 D ltOIJY N. -Sarah. the beloved daughter of William Matthew Ree. and wife of C-ant. 1. V. Droqyn, 5 St John-road, Manselton. who died on the 26th of December. Funeral January 2nd. at 3 V.rn for Mynyddbaoh. Friends kindly accept this ae the only in. timation. 129A1-1 THANKS FOR SYMPATHY ONES.—Mrs. Jones and Family, 11. Gordon- terraee wish to thank an kind friende for letters of sympathy and floral tri- bute, sent them in their recent «ad be- reavement. 129A1-1 IN MEMORIAM. RICHARDS.—In loving memory of J. R. Richards, the beloved husband of Mary H, Richards, of Lisbon House. Treboeth. who died December 31st. 1915; aged 44 years. Interred at Mynyddbach, January 4th. 1916. A light is from the household gone. A voice we loved ie stilled: A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. 131A1-2

\\J KUATHS. BOl'Ui! t-,TS etc. bv K!T '? LET'S, the to Florfti DMic-n Oxford-st. Swanae&. After 7 p.m ?Tel 3M Centra ALEXANDER JOHNSTON. WHEATHS. J- L BOUOUETS, iu the Latest London Style 227 Osford-etreet Tel.: 667 Central. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. UNFURNISHED Rooms (2) Wanted by 7 L Young Married Couple without chil- dren; Albert llalj neighbourhood preferred. 6tate terms to "S 15." Daily Leader. 131A1-3 ADVEii'l ÏSEJi."rêîèaSidl-;õm MuniuoK ?.L Commercial Staff.desires Clerical PORi. tion; poe^es^es good commercial training; fully experienced book-keeper also Costs, Shipping, etc.. and capable Correspondent; oan furnish excellent references, and would only require reasonable remuneration.— Replies to Reliance." Leader Office. 131A1.7 \\rANTED. good Cook-General; small t't family; 110 washing; good wageg- Apply Mrs. Austin Bailey. Hillsborough." 35. Eaton-crescent. Swansea. 131A1-3 \\7 ANTED, good-size Room. or Premises » suitable for Stock-room. Show-room, near to bottom of High-etreet.—Particulars "Bradorex." Daily Leader. 131A1-7 VACANT House wanted to Purchase or T Rent; three bedrooms: Mumbles or Sketty distriets.-Wildii2g. 28. Waterloo- Swansea. HtAl-7 streReAt.. N-I-I"ED. immediately or 3 Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms.—Write Box G 14," Leader Office. 131A1-3 ANTED Two Furnished or Unfur- T T niGhed Rooms in Morhston, with use of bath-room.—Apply, with particulars, to Moi,ristonian." Daily Leader." 131A1-2 \\f ANTED, Smart Milliner. Full oarticu- V t lars first letter Garfield Jones. Am- manford. M2A1-? 'T ArrËD-a good General.-Davies Bros.. V Obomi?ts Clydach. 132A1-< A- LADY wishes to highly recommend & ?TL Youn? Widow, with baby bov 4 montt? old. as Housekeeper to working man, in re- turn for good home: good needlewoman-r Apply, by letter, to Housekeeper." 9. Heolynant n- Clydach-on-Tawe. 13JA.t_3 REQUIRED, immediately. Two First-class  Mechanics, used to Machine Too]? and Micrometer Work: permanent job and good prospects for suitable men.-Apply Mana- ger Self Sentering Expanded Metal Works, Port Talbot. 132A1-3 TJITANTED, Tinhouse Fitter and Turner, n experienced in Players and Abercarn; another fitter kept.-Al)ply P 56," I-cadcr Office. 132A1-7 Parliamentary Election, 1918. FOREST OF DEAN DIVISION. MIl. JAMES WIGNALL desires to thank the numerous friends who have sent con- gratula iong on his sue-cess in the recent Election SAILINGS. ( CUNARD LINE. U Princ. MVEBPOOL TO NBW TORK. Princ«M Juliana (Ca?in & 3rd 01..) 1 Thur& J?La.e Caronia.?.?.t. J<?. U Orduna.&t.. ? 14 VEB.POOL T() suSTON. ? Particulars of Sailiun later.  LONDON TO NEW YORK Idon (Freight only) S&t-  Pannonia  '?°*?- Ja? ?' Pannonia LONDON TO BOSTON. Oanfa (Freight only)?.?,s?t. J<m. 1? LONDON TO PORTIA" Me. J Macharda (Freight only) Sat. J?a. 4r Vaia?ia. (Freight only) gat. Jan. BRISTOL TO NEW YORK 1 Mal&pcha ?'???-? .?.S&t. Jtw. < j BRISTOL TO "DELPHJA, t Neleuø (Fre ibt only) Sat. Jan. BItIS;,()L T-) POR71A.ND M«. « Jason (Flight «hly> .Set. Iu f§: AU Canadian Sa?in? connect ?ith OlMtt-iJ [ dian Northern Railway 6y.t? GeDer P^rer Ag«,nte for TOYO KISEN KAfSHA to Japan and Chi?, For Rat" of Panage and FOrt- >, I ticulam apply ?&'s:! Bi^hopgsfaie- J^^OQ. K.o jgjj spur.Ptr!'Af, úOJ fSdoDà. 8.hW.I: å' J street Bri$Wl; ew-btrect. Birmingham. ,r to ? Agent& ) CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES, Ltd. LIVERPOOL TO ST. JOHN, H.B. Meta?ama -.Frj Ja. 3 Melita, -Sat. Jan. 11 )1inned — ——Pri. Jan. 11 Corsiean ——Xries. Jan. 21 Grampian — Fri. Jailt ? I Tuntsian Ja?. 31 I LONDON TO ST. JOHN, N.B. •Montcalm .-— .Bat. j?? 4 A *Sardin4an >k—- -Sat. Jan. ? 1 Pretorian -.Tuea. Jan 14 B Sicilian .—Tuea j&a 22 2 GLASGOW TO ST. JOHN, N.B. f 'Titian .—Toee. Ja.o. y ? *Tptema?hue ftt, Tom U < '?°?"  FreiKht .? ?- ??  Hon tezum^ -—v^- -^Tuas. Jai AVONMOUTH TO ST. JOHN N.& 'HoLhiwk (aJ?oUt,) Tu- Jan, 7 *'fY8eUS ?..(about)  1. 'Ty?u..?????? ? ?.. z[ TO JAPAN AND CHINA ?fom Vaocou??t A!! 8aniB? Subiect to 'CIt CANAAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES, LM, M??e? ?'? A?n? 13, St. in Pmrud, BRI$70L.- k street E.C.3. -O, NDON. National Unian of Police Md < prison Officers. ¡ NOTICE. A MEETING will b-6 h.;d at ibo, ZJL DOCKOS" nALL. HIGH-STBHBT, I on THUBSD? NEXT. 2nd JiNXlAJfcT,! 2TW 17 A NM A R Y.  at 7.30 p.m., ? the P?poee ? Ext«?K < to the Swac? ?1? a Corii4 JJ tion to Enrei ? the &hove VAien. The Chair rill be taken )1 4 vmowl ent Labour leaoor, j MumbleT~A|iotm^t | Association. '\tu NNtfAL ){EE'l'Ind Prese.ritt&tiea.. A Bala??t C<!dfenow.'L.?,n? jj 8.15 p.m F?? ? '°?' Alf Memt*1* are requested to u.4. Mentt? ?or 191? and Armsrm will be j collected. H A ( .} coUected. R -??mTHAt?RTn? o? No<a. Nee. ? ty?V T'ANTED.J???y. StaE BMt M?td. 1 t' Ward Maid. an ?oder BouømaaJd 'i Apply Matron. SwM?Bea,. ?nertd Ro?it?i. 1  WKU j Mr. W. A. Samuel's Announcements. ASTLEY SAMUEL ? A.I.. Auctioneer "d Valuer. House and Estate Aewt? i King's ChambOrf- wan6e6..¡ PF.OP??? FOR SALE. '? K 75 Rgrou.u(t TMUV: RHyIIDINi 15s.; let li/3. Priee, £ 350. ?MO. _???T -Block of three D?l- lillg()ngo; lease 52 years; <?o<md. rent ?4 1?-: t???t ?1 6s. & week cle<?. £ 800. Q T. GEORGE-STREET. Seven-roomed kJ House; lease 49 years; ground rent. £ 3 as.; lOi6 dear. Price £356 JtL>> RYN^MOR-KbAD. LeM* 50 years; D ground rent gZ 120. rent. S.52 »f- rates, prioe,-1606. ][I UTLAN ET.-PreeboDId eight-room JLL House; lZa. per week clear. Prices X700.  nOLBOOBN?-Tt;n?j?CE.—C?od six-roomed C House, with scuHer.v: lesae 33 year*: ground rcnt_?2. Priœ. ?25. RIFFlTHS-TEliRACE. Sketty -8e. \jr roomed House ?ad scullery, bath (h. and c.): good garden: back entrance; les?W 500 yeane: Erotind rQt 12 14s. KIXLEY-TERRACE. SC. Thomas. Four JL\. Houeee: l(?.ue 976 years: gwmnd rent. L4 each Price toe lot. gi.im, 171A TON-C R Eg CENT. Modern Semi-de- J? tached FREEHOLD Residence; all modern conveniences; grand new. Prioe, £1.600. including flttmga. jP/? A A—Walters-roa l: three reception SJU v/vj rooms, tive t cdrooms; lease 85 years; ground rent, £ 9 ;js 4ft. Garage at rear, TO LET. L OCK-UP Shop in centre of town: main JU street: suit Tobaconnist, Florist. Con- fectioner. or Halrdresser; rent ZIZS. or aeil lease. Stamped Addressed Envelope for Replies to above. WOMEN kTT R-E. DOCKS. At Swansea on Wednesday. MaWe Jones (23), Lottie Jones ($2), and Maggie Thomas (28), of a certain class were seat to prison for three months for being found within the arfla of the North Dock. Swaiksta, at 12.20 a.m. on January let- There were preview convictio. Up to December 28 the grand total aC war bonds sold WM £1.1.673.