The Cambria Daily Leader

CARGO WORKERS I PAVING THE WAY TOI SETTLEMENT I i It iB stated that there is a likelihood of eomething definite being done in regard to the Swansea docks lock-out at the joint conference between the employers' and men's representatives in London to-day (Saturday). A meeting of the Dockers' Union Execu- tive Committee was held in. London on I Friday, at which Councillor Torn Merreils was present. He explained the present situation, and certain recommendations wer6 made and agreed to, but these can- not be divulged at the present juncture. As previously stated, Samuel Stephens and Mr. Herbert Morgan, seere- tarv oil the Employers' Association, were telegraphed for, and had an interview with Sir Robert Horne, the Minister of Labour, and they will also meet him again to-day. JOINT CONFERENCE TO-DAY. I On Friday, Mr. Ben Tillett, M.P., with )fr. Ernest Bovan and Mr. Robert Wil- liams"a of the National Transport Workers, had a somewhat lengthy interview with Sir David Shackiefccn, permanent secre- tary of the Ministry 01 Labour, with the view of terminating the labour trouble at Swansea, and eventually it was ar- ranged for a joint conference to take plaoe at the Ministry of Labour to-day. )1r. Robert Williams pointed out he ffeared that if the strike were not soon settled it would very probably have grave and far-reaching developments through- out the Bristol Channel, and possibly else- where. We are assured that there has been no action taken by shunters and other .dock workers at the docks in regard to the handling of certain goods.

FOUND IN SWANSEA. I FOUND IN SWANSE A. I Two Merthyr Girls Traced by I Photographs. f The two Merthyr girls. May Evans and Gladys Neale, who have been missing from their homes since last Wednesday week, have been tound in Swansea. On Friday Mr. James Harris,. of 10, Batlrarst-street, called at tlle General Police Station, produced a copy of a Car- diff evening paper with photographs of the girls, and said ho had seen two girls about 17 years of age at his houee answering to the description. I Subsequently the parents came to Swan- tea to take the girls home.

COLONEL CHARLES' ESTATE, I .1 WEST CROSS. We are informed that Mr. Arthur S. T. Lucas has sold Nos. 1 and 2, Bay View, the ground rents, which were with- drawn at this we on the 29th ultimo, to Mr. C. W, Slate, solic-itor; for a client. The purchase money amounted to several thousand pounds.

SWANSEA SWIMMERS. I The weekly management committee meeting of the Swansea Swimming Club was held at the Royal Hotel on Friday evening, when Mr. E. Norton presided. l he chief business of the meeting con- cerned the gala, which is being promoted for the benefit of the late Bryn Jordan, who was for many years an active mem- ber of the club. The function promise, to be a great suc- cess, and a strong programine has been arranged. The chief- item will be a polo match between the club and ex-eervice men. The soldier team will be an excep- tionally strong one. and indicates how welt the lovers sf the aquatic sport rallied to the colours. Mr. S. B. Evans is work- ing hard to obtain a substantial fund, and anyone requiring tickets may secure v Fame on applying to a member of the committee. The secretary reported that the practices on Friday evenings are well attended, and the membership is increas- ing rapidly each week.

ABERAVON'S PLIGHT. I Aiberavon and Port Talbot are particu- larly unfortunate with regard to sport. During the w-inter football was impos- sible, except to a few junior clubs, owing to there being no ground available. Now there are no prospects of cricket, as the ground at Margam is not in tit condition. .Before the war there was a golf club, but although there has been talk of reviving theclub nothing seems to have been done nQ far! The tennis club have held tfoeir annual meeting, and have elected Mr. S. II. Byass, J.P.. as pres"4kint. Gapt. and Mrs. Fletcher, Margam Park, lire being invited to become patrons. Still, the spare available for tennis and bowls are totally inadequate to meet the needs of a big district. The Works Cl u bs are in a better posi- tion. The Mansel Cricket Club, through ¡ the assistance of Mr. S. H. Bya, J.P.. shave a fine ground and a suitable pavilion, and the Steelworks Club have an arrange- ffnent with them for the use of the field on alternate Saturdays.

BURRYPORT COUNCIL. I Burryport tTrhan Council met on 1 Thursday, Mr. W. T. Edmunds presid- ing. Notices had been served on the owners of Gorse-terrace to abate the nuisance at the back, but nothing had been done. It was resolved that the clork eerve statutory not ices. The list of attendances was read, and it was pointed out that one Councillor had been absent since September. After a discussion it was resolved to write to Councillor R. T. Hammond asking his l reagon for not attending. The question of the workmen's trains was discussed at length, and a further interview was resolved upon. I The Surveyor hag put up asking the drivers of motor cars to drive slowly. Councillors John Leyshon, S. L. Gravelle, gad W. T. Edmunds were ap- pointed school managers. It was resolved that the rate ftr the ensuing six jnonths to 3s. 6d. in the 2, <ind ld. water-rato. The Chairman of the Roads Committee (Councillor S. L. Gravelle) and the Sur- veyor wer-e appointed to go to Carmar- then on Saturday, when the allocation of I the £ 40,000 for roads will he considered. A letter was read from the War Office 4 German field gun and carriage to Burryport. It was decided to accept. The Clerk will apply for the necessary I loan for the extension of the drainage fnom Church-road to Elkingtdri-rcad. A publiq meeting. to consider peace cele- brations v.-rill meet at the Council School IOn Tueedatf.

NEW NAVAL PAY I I INCREASES TO BE RETRO- I SPECTiVE. I The Admiralty has issued a new scale of naval pay based on the report of Ad- miral Jetram's. The R.M.A. and R.M.L.I. are in future to be paid on naval rates instead of army I scalc. The total annual cost of the new rates ¡ of pay, peiisiou6, and allowances will be I initially = £ 4,-147,000, and eventually £ 6,MS,000. The increases in pay will cost I' annually £ 2,S39,000. The additional im- mediate cost of the increases for the do- I mobilizable men still in the Navy and ¡' for ante-dating the new scales for all con- cerned to February 1st is £ 1,040,000. I TYPICAL CASES. I I The working of the incre.a-ses. i" shown I in the following:—Able seaman under 3 years' service, 19s. 3d. pre-war pay now becomes 44s. ll^d.; Able seaman over 6 Id., increased to 80s. 2kl.; Petty officer over 6 years and two children, 36s. 9d. to 107s. 7M. I RETROSPECTIVE. I The. increase in substantive pay will be I antedated to February 1st for all men still serving in the Navy on May 1st and I not dispersed before that date; the other changes will take effect as from May 1st. I I SOME OTHER CHANGES. I Allowance fr good-conduct badges raised from Id. to 3d. a day. Basic rates or peiisions fixed at Ild. in- stead of d. a day for each year of sei*vioe. Average pension will rise from .£4,0 now to abouc t7S a year. Pensions will not in future be taken into account in fixing wages of pensioners in Government employ. The present allaivaiioa of I'd. a day in lieu of spirit will be raised to 7s. a month, or about 3d. a day.

I CHILD'S DEATH. I I Coroner on the Use of I Flannelette. A vwdiet of Accidental Death was returned by a Swansea jnry on Friday at the inquest on the throe-yfar-old child of Mrs. Catherine Phillips, a soldier's widow, of Neath. The child died ntt the Swansea Hospital from the effects of burns. The little child was wearing a flannelette nightdress, and wnilst lefi alone in the kitchen for a few minutes it-A clothing caught fire. She did not have a fire- guard around the fire. The Corener described it as one of the deplorable oases when flannelette was used. I really don't know why such rubbish is allowed to be sold," was his comment. He further pointed out thaii had there been a fireguard the accident might not have happened.

I MARTIN SHIELD. I Won by Hafod. 1 The championship of the Swa.n;. a Schools' Association League was decided during this week, when Hafod and Industrial played games to settle the close fight for the I Martin Shield..During taie week both teams I?TSt a point-and in each cas? Brynhyfryd supplied the opposition. Althoub Imdu&- trial have not finished their programme, they cannot rob Hafod of the trophy, ag, if .tha W{)1Cl1ll theit-iW gameog they would still be a point behind. The eeancn's competitions have been very keen, and the two winning teams have shown very con- eistent form. Hafod have lost but one game, and have established their title to the liar tin Shield, whereas Industrial, the runnere-up, have already proved victorious J against National in the final for the Lenniard Cup. I THE TABLE. 1 Following is the Martin Shield Table:- P. W. D. L. Ptfl. Ra.fod. 24 16 5 1 41 Industrial 35 16 5 t 37 Mun. Sec 32 16 4 2 36 Gwmbwrla 22 15 1 6 31 Brynhyfryd 25 9 9 5 2.7 Dyfatty. 90 It 3 6 25 Rational 2Z 9 7 6 25 Plasmarl ffl 8 7 7 23 8kt'tty 23 6 3 14 15 Danygraiff 22 3 7 12 13 Waunweij 2ii 5 2 15 12 Monselton 22 4 2 16 10 baptist Well 22. 0 9 ••• 20 g

I "I AM REALLY DONE FOR." I Mr. W. W Brodie conduct-d an inquest at Llanelly, on Friday, on Thomas Ltnvifi, 3, Bryn-road. an employee of Messrs. Nerill's Dock and Railway Company. Henry Lewis, deceaseds son, said his tather said he had been unloading pig iron from a steamer, and the next day he said, "1 am really done for. Dai bach." adding that he had had a strain. Dr. George Din ies said the cause of death was'toxemia, the result of gangrene which could occur spontaneously or from a blow. It could hardly have been caused by a strain. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.

I BACK FROM CHINA. I Mr. W. R. Jeffond, Oxford-street, had I a pleasant surprise on Thursday. He learned by telegram that his daughter, I Mrs. E. H. Webber, was returning from China, had landed in Plymouth, and hoped I to reacii Swansea that evening. Mr. Webber is a commercial chemist, and has for the last six years been in I business at Perak, Taeping, China. He is the son of the Rev. W. H. Webber, who I will be remem oored as a popular minist,er at Oxford-street United Methodist. Church, and President of the Swansea I Free Church Council several years ago. His eon now expects to set up in busi- ness at Swansea,

I RENT PROBLEMS. I I Some Interesting Questions I I DeaSt With. I Several itereeting inquiries reach us to- day regarding the increased 'rents which landlords are imposing. Mr. Ash mole (Borough Treasurer) calls our attention to a phrase IU a circular, which some local property owners have issued. After intimating the amount of the incroatse imposed, the circular continues: This amount has been agreed with tho j Borough Treasurer." This, Mr. Ash mole continue;?, is misleading, because no in- dividual ca,&,s were the subject of agree- ment, and all that w6s agreed to was the amounts that might be rovered by the landlord o nthe scale which has already I been published. In all of these cases the amount of the impost is subject to th<3 rent by which the landlord is en- titled to charge on his assessment. IMPORTANT POINTS. I In the first case brought to Mr. A&h- mole's attention the pre-war rent charged was more than that which the landlord was entitled to charge. Either the rent should come down or the aesessmant should go up. A point of very special interest to those who have entered into possesion of a house since the Rent Restriction Act came into froce m the early days of the war, is that the new tenant is entitled to all the privileges of the old, and the land- lord had no right to increase the rent, except to such sum as would enable him to recover rate increases. I ANSWERS. • i The following ans-wers are of interest:— HDany-raig.n-ïüur landlord had no right to increase your rent to 12s. 6d. in 191G. We cannot say whether you have the right to recover by deduction or other- wise, but you might consult a lawyer on the point. Eaton."—The table will give you the information you mxjd, provided the rents agree with those chargeable on the assess- ment. We are sending you a copy, as you have mislaid yours. I Apartments."—The Act does not apply. to apartments or unfurnished rooms. The reasonable thing would be for- you to pay that Atrt ofthe increase which is proportionate to the part of the house I you occupy. It ought not to be difficult for you to agree with your la.ndlady as to the amount.

OUR AERIAL VISITOR.! I Swansea Trip of Handley- j Page Machine. j The Handiey-Page aeroplane which dropped newspapers at Swansea on Fri- day made an exceedingly good non-top journey of 230 miles in exactly three hours. Leaving Cricklewood at 6.8 a.m., her times were: Cardiff (Roath Park), 100 miles, 7,35 a.m.; Swansea (Victoria Park), 35 miles, 8 lJ.m.; Bristol (Filton aero- drome), 60 miles, §.3 a.m. It is recorded that at Swansea 5s. was paid for the first paper from the first bundle to be dropped from the air, and that silver was aften paid for the others, which were soon sold. SWANSEA PHOTOGRAPHER'S FEAT. I Mr. Osmund Vanston managed to secure a remarkable snap-shot of the aeroplane which visited Swansea on Friday morning in Victoria Park just as the parachute with the newspaper bundle attached was liberated.

f WAR MEMORIAL. Important Meeting on Tues- day Afternoon. We have pleasure in drawing the at- tention of our readem bo the public meetings to be held at Mond Buildings on Tuesday next under the preeid-ency of his Worship the Mayor (Councillor W. H. Miles), who will be accompanied by Mrs. Miles. The meetings will be held in connec- tion with the Swansea War Mem irt.-il Fund, and it is worthy of note that they are under the auspices of the women's eeotion of the Swansea Bit Badge League. The poster announcing the meetings concludes: "Everyone interested in the welfare of the widows and dependents of our fallen heroes are heartily invited to attend." We feel sure that this invi- tation will be accepted, and that the at- tendances both in the afternoon and evening will evidence the truth that Swansea has not forgotten her moral obligation to the dependents of those who have lo&t their lives in the vai-vice of their country. The speakers include the Rev. D. Caron Rees (Kilvey), Councillor Harry Griffiths, Messrs. Vaughan Edwards, W. O, Malyn (Welsh National Organiser), W. Grant Murray, J. D. Williams, W. F. Francis (secretary), fund W. J. The afternoon meeting will commence at 8 p.m., and the evening at 7.30 p.m.

I PONTARDAVVE TENNIS* CLUB. Through, the kindness of Coun. C. G. Gilbertson, this tennis cour. at Glanrhyd has again been placed at the disposal of the old Pontarclawe Tennis Club.

TO-DAY'S ALLOTMENT HINT. A tall row of runner beans well staked and heavily cropped undoubtedly forms an imposing and interesting sight on the allotment. The seeds should be gown in well-manured roill. about 15 inches apart and 3 inches deep. It is always &jv'ea.ble to keep this row to the north-end of the plct, in order that they may not phut off I tho sunlight from other crops. Stake im- mediately the pLasts show u above ground-

SOLDIER'S SUICIDE L LLWYNHENDY -MAN'S MESSAGE TO HIS MOTHER An inquest wa.s held at Llwynhendy by Mr. W. W. Brodie concerning -the death of Daniel Kees Williams (24), of Trall-vm Cottages. Margaret Ann Williams said her son joined the Army three years last January, he spent two years in France, wa.s ad- mitted to a military hospital at Alder- shot suffering from influenza, and pneu- monia, and returned home a fortnight ago. He complained of severe pains in the head. Mary C. Williams; sister of the deceased, fitat-ed that along with her little brother ùhe went to a field near the house, and found deceased lying in a pond which was oniy a foot deep. They dragged the body out. P.C. Hopkins said that in deceased's pocket he found a message to his mother, which ran:— Don't grieve, mother darling. With God's help, try and forget. I know, as all otheiis know, that you have suffered and I worked hard for the welfare of ua aU.- From your broken-hearted eon, Daniel. Good-bye," A verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind was returned.

SIR OGEORGE RiDDELL. I AppowM Officer of Legion I of Honour. l  Paris, Friday.—In recognition of the,' ? va?Uitbip services and kindly help he h:<f, rendenjd them. Kir C&arge Riddeil, r?- preventative in Paris of tOO .Newpar Propri&tors? A&&ociauon. was on Fri?Uy ai?ht the gue?t of honjur at a d?mner given by the visiting British correspon- dents at a restaurant in the Champs Elysees Sir George, whose health was drunk with enthusiasm. Was presented by the chairman. Mr. Percival Landon, on behalf of the hosts, with a silver tealver in- scribed with the names of all the visiting British correspondents. Aniong the guests was Mr. lJJJyd George who intiroatoo that he had received a letter from M. Pichon ajrpointing Sir George Riddell an Officer of the Legion of Honour. The announcement was received with cheers.—Reuter.

1 HOUSING PROBLEMS. I Borough Architect Asks for Larger Staff. j That the Swaai^ea Housing Committee is not letting Uie grms grow under its proved by the businesslike attitude of Friday's meeting, briefly reported else- where in this issue. The pulverising plant cn thc, Town Hill site is to be electrified, and the Electricity Ccmmittee is ty instal the plant at a ren- tal and to charge the cost of carrent sup- I plied. J PLANS SUBMITTED. Plans for the I1 ior^ttfuch houses, sub- -if,t-ed --I)y the architect, were approved. Mr. Percy Jlolyiteux (the chairman) was able to report that local opposition to the scheme had been overcome after consulta- tion, the plea of -the residents for more garden space having been sympatheticaliv considered. I ACQUIRING SITES. j A Local GOYfTlUnelll Board circular was real, pointing oat ihe desirability of lie- f quiring land for approved sites, and if so, at a reasonable price. The Board pointed out that a very large proportion of the deficiencies in approved schemes had to be met by them. 'l'JJ.e oommittoe decided to acquire the Fforestfach and Morriston sites on the conditions named in the circular. I BOROUGH ARCHITECT'S STAFF. I Another very important matter was that of the borough architect's staff, and it was pointed out by the architect that although the new quantity surveyor com- menced his duties a week ago. and is now at work on the quantities for the Town Hill site, if the committee wish to expedite building he must have more assistance. Replying to Ald. James, Mr. Morgan said that if he had another quantity sur- veyor, he couid possibly put the contracts forward five or six weeks. In view of this it wae decided to make strong representations to the Parliamen- tary C-ommftec- to sec that at the earliest possible moment the staff of the architect's department should bo brought up to such proportions as to enable him to deal ex- peditiously with the big housing schemes I under consideration,. I TOWN HILL ROAD CONTRACTS. The Borough Engineer, reported that he would have all particulars ready to adver- tise for contracts fosr roads and sewere for the Town Hill site within three or four weeks, and he was authorised to advertise as soon as he was ready. A special meeting of the committee will be called to deal with these tenders, so that there shall be no unnecessary delay in getting on with this important work.

IWELSH DRAMA WEEK. 1, Adjudicators for the Preiim- inary Tests. At; the meeting of the Swansea Welsh Drama Committee on Friday, Mr. D. Protheroe Thomae presiding, it was unanimously decided that the competition week start on October 20th, with a matinee on Saturday, October 36th, which will allow of Sevan competitors. At an earlier meeting it was thought that two adjudicators would be sufficient, but at Friday's meeting it was considered nocessary to appoint four, three for the preliminary tests and one exilra for the final. The three local adjudicators are: MM-Srs. D. Clydaeh Thomas, Dan Morgan (Oxford-etreet). and R. Hughes (Fisbsr- street, Swansea). These three gentlemen have had wide experience br»2h in the j dramatic andliberary world. The fourth, who is to be a stranger, will be decided on later. The secretary &aid already 15 com- panies had written for particulars. All the preliminary test6 will have to be over by the last week in September, Each com-parvy is to make its own arrange- 1 ments.

AT THE DOCKS. I Arrivals and Sailings of Vessels. KINGS DOCK. ABILIVAI.S.-P.enee Mart.iie a, 716, Bouen; Baltic e, 641, 'Rouen; Knight Prender et, 69. Portland; U C -105. Ex-German Submarine, Portland. SAILINGS.—Jeanne, 113, Sabift Rvhope s. 695, Rouen; Alf e, 13<7. Malaga; Soleae e, 785. Barcelona; Earlewood e. 3480. La Pallioe. PRINCE OF WALES DOCK. ARRIVALS.—J. C. Jaoobson a. 760, Rouen; Mn?nhild 9, 677, B<?rde<HM; Inga 1 e, 768, Rouen • Webburn s, 416, H()uen; Jelo e, 548,  St. Ma. 0; Figa.ro, 674. Port Talbot. SAlLIXO?.—Vb?atI?nde s. ?90. Dublin; Kalfond a. 748, Eouen; Ca-rens a. 97, Paosage Wcet; Lake Helen e. 1179, Sealed crders Celte e, 555, gables; Sheil-a e, 178, Ronen; Beige e, 689, Hoaen NOETH DOCK. 8neYd s, 112, Avonmouth; JulM. c, 78, A?Mt- month. SAILINGS.—A I e. M, Bridvewater; Pro- frreas, 76 ig-,tv; Notre Dame de la Garde, I 130, I", Roch^lle; Horizon. tiS, Cadiz; Booe, < 129, Dublin; PAeyfi 3. 11?.. Cardiff. j soirm DOCK. f ARRIVALS.—Swansea Oa*tle, 99, Sea, fltth: Woodt?wn. 108. C&rrliff: 29. See? fish. SAIL?GS.—C?ne. !3. Ta Rochelle: Etin- I cen?, 9J.Q"um ver;prinCPT1hageY. mb. 139, Ca,diz: I*tci«>nnf>. « ?u??ir?- C?w?! !07, RIVERSIDE WHARF. Sea. Ash; Roche Oastle, 99, 8ea fi Bio Mondf?o. 567; E"gene CbaTi?e, 28; l L'Orient; Amok Atas. 50. Boulogne. DRY DOCKB Eisrer r. S74, Genoa; Fedelme C, 279. St. yalo; l,b am e: Eliz DreW, 98, lei en y; Nr- a'tota @. 3139. B?rry E<?ds: Tyne a, 3917, London via MnmMce; Ki,ngger s. W.

BRIGHTENIN6 RUGBY. f In a letter to a Cardiff contemporary, Lieut. L. A. Pantlin Says:- Sir,-ne undermentioned alterations in the ralea of Rugby Union football would greatly improve the game:— 1. The adoption of the five yards rttle, i.e., the ball to be thrown out of touch five yards at a line-out. 2. Deletion of the absurd rule that a player when off-fide can intercept a pass from ah opposing, player. 3. A fair catch C be allowed without an actual mark being made, the catcher, of I course, to claim as he takes the ball. 4. Penalty kicks to be taken from i actual place of infringement, opposing I players to retire ten yards from the place I of infringement. I One, two and three are now as played in I New Zealand. One and three were agreed to by the respective captains in the Car- i diff v. New Zealand match last Saturday. ) Referees should pay particular atten- tion to (1) the advafitage rule; (2) insist on the ball being played immediately a player is tackled (if all referees ob- served this strictly half the scrums in the game would not be necessary); (3) pay at- tention to dirty inside halves and leg up forwards and penalise these mer- chants without mercy. After over 25 years' experience of first- class Rugby football, first as a player and latterly as a referee, the writer claims to have some knowledge of the finest of all gamee.

ÐuflHS. MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES THOMAB-MORGA.-on May tOth,- at Pontardawe, Willie Thomas (youngest son of Mrs. Thomas, Park-street, and late D. Isaac Thomas. M.E.) to Myfanwy Morcan. Tregyb Arms Hotel. Bryz-ainman. C5,1(j DEATHS. PARRY.—At her residence, 96, B.oberstreet.. Mau-seUon. Swansea, on Friday, 9tJi May. 1919. Ann, the widow of the late Theknas Parry. Funeral 15tb May. 1919. at Skcuy- Buaial-grouTid. Gcatlemen only 259A5-12 NEW COMBE.—On the 9th inst.. at 71. Man- sel-street Police-Ser^t. Themae Newcombe. aged 39 real's. Public fyuerai Monday. 3 p m., for skettv Chapel. Gentlemen op.I: C5.O EVANS.—On May 7th, John Evans, yeast dealer, the beloved husband of Ann Evans. 372. Pentreeethin-road. Cvrmbwrla. Public funeral at ilynjddbach, on Mon- day. 3.30 c-m. L%A, kl JONES —Oil the 7th inst. at the War Hos- pital. Sunderland Pte. Gerwyn Jones. of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, Waes.'iil House. Fforestfach. Fu»jcral Mondav afternoon rext. leaving Wassail House, 430. for Bethlehem Cadle Cemeterv. 25SAS--0 IN MEMORtAM. TB,C)M-tS.-In lovinsr memory of Edward Thomas (late Ijoilerroaker) belosed hus- band of Charlotte. 50. WKliaoa-etreet, who died May 11th. 1916. Sadly missed by mother and children. &S95-10 TANNER.—In iovinn memory of my dear husband. Captain William Tar-uer. who died May IPth. 1914. Until the day dawsa. And shadows flee a way From hie loving wife and children. 25SA515 EVANS.-In loving memory of Svgt. D H. Evans, 14th Welsh Best. of 1, Artnine- joad. PforestSacii. w-ho died in action in France on May Wth 5>13 One year b-rg paesd. our 'btoarts still eore. As time roils ozi we miss tlim ;o-re; Somewhere in France. amoriK fhe brayc. Lies our d(ur boy in a Ik^'s grave. » A lovir.sr <- CB, a, iipofche*- kind .„ A beautifies memory left fcffcind, Pean-t;. t)ert-ect r)e"ce. From father, eistcre, brothers, and brcther-iii^ew- C5-15 BARRETT.—la loving mc^nori- of Pte. ? W. Barrett. »fkvv«fd son and Mrs. C. Barrett, 44, Osicd-si'-rj&z <iT.aii-ea, died of wounds reoi?iv'>*l in aofckyn May 13th, 1915 He sleeos beride his ccifjrades, ? in a grave tihi" foa.m: But his anme it; writse? i in lettered Jfire On the hearts h. 1t4,t at hom". Dearly fc»ved and Mflv miemd by father, j mother, a-nd brothers. 9A5-13 ROBERTS —In memorv of Lanee- C")rpl W 4dt«niey. "ttoberts. won of Mr. and MsRs. of 4, Morrif^-terraee Wann- arlwj.-dd: died of wounds somewhere in Pranr*. May toti-4. 19*3. Yon are not itirgotten Stanley dear," Nor ever wlll1 you be: « As Ions: ae lif.'e and memory last We will re/nember thee „ 15ver remembered by Lizzie Evans. 259A5 10 STCRPHY.—In lovim: remembrance of Lieut. Ch.rí Murphy, only beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias MnrrthT YseoLetreet. died of wounds at Le T-ououet May 8th, 1518: buried at Etaples France Sadly missed bv father, mother and sister. j Wlio in the chorions rriornin-a of bfp days For England's sake !oet all but Ensriand's j nrare-e. S56A5-10

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SWANSEA Wounded Sotdiers' bide.car??'' o ian Ciub.—Thp late .&ec?etary (bon): C. ?s h Jenkins. bfg6 to inform tt? members and friends that he bag Opened Business as Typewriter, ilgcnt. and Mechanic, and would be clad of enquiries tor .Machines, li-epairs, and Suppltefc. Agent for the i-hn- Dire 'i'.vDewriter Co. Please note the Ad. drees: J'ie;-8ireet. Swansea. S?.?o-lt! ir.-YPl;Vt .RlTEl.L3.-1 have in stock ?o. ? -L Empire Typewriter, £ oo: No. I Empire Typewriter. £ £ 5; both ne* machines and visible writers; Royal Typewriter. £ 16; vieiblt- writer and -.e,- visible writer and second-hand; Remington (invisible). £ 9, second-hand. Send me .your enquiries for Machines and Repairs, and compare my prices. It will pay you.—C. H. Jenkins. 6. Pier-street Swansea. 258A6-16 li\^A>'TiiD, Chambermaid.-Apply G W. V HoteL Swansea. 259A5-1 by a Sailor who, J*aa BE WARD. L4o s t v not been to sea for 12 months, En- veione containing M £ 1 Treasury Notes; between Bellevuc-street and Wind-street; name on envelope. "W illiam Dix." Above reward will be paid to any person return- ing came to 35, Pentreeuinea-road, • St. Thomas. 259A.5-12 I^OR SALE, at Penlan Farm, near ManseL JL ton Swansea, Farm Stoék. mclndinK Lorsee. Cows, Pigs. Poultry, etc.; • I so Crops. Tbe farm is withi-n emsv diataDce of thetowlt, being oillv ten minutee' walk from Brynhyfryd and Cwmbwrla Cars. The above can be seen at any time aad the owner would prefer selling privately.—Apply .W. Stiller. Penlan Farm, nr Sw at,sea 25^6-15 H.P. Oombinaitioii; ail-chain drive; 5- 8 ftpecd: kick start specially bUJlt com- bination; eve/ythintr of thf oest. What o-tIers:-Apply. first instance. 11. Nel«oti. street. Swansea. A5-1;) MILLINERS.—Richard Lewis. Hleh-street; Swansea, has Vacancies "for experi- enced Assistant Milliners. £ 52A5U C.OOK-GENeKAL wanted for email family; J good wages offered.—Anply 5, Mirador crescent, Swansea. 25dA5^2J 92 REWARD will be paii to anyose gir- inic information which will lead to recovery of dog (pom) answering to iiajcuc "Billie," lost May 3rd.—Apply E*chanpe Hotel. St. Mary-street, Swansea. 258AS-1.5 WANTF-D. a reliable General; three In T family; nursemaid kept: wages 42$. per moutb.-Appiv EH re Bros.. Drapers, Cly- dadl. C6-'6 GOOD Yht for 8&!e: cheap; w?n foutkF Gnow in uee.—W. Burt. Momblee- 259A5-1(1 J- P. VALWN. A.R.S.M.. ?n?yticat IT. Chemiet and Sampler, Co'Ma!tin)p Metallurgist; expert in Electrical Ssnefeing, -103. Victoi iabroad. Aberavon. 259A16 T\rAN ri.'Q. reliable Housekeeper to take I V charge of small houee for family, .of two: light duties; good b<)me.-Encloft re- ferences and terms to M." Leader Office. 259 4.516 LOST, on May 9th. in or near Kardogaab -iJ Cafe, Brown Leather Case containing Treasury Notes.-Finder rewarded on re-" turning same to Cook. Cilwendeg. Ffynohe, Swansea. t59A5.-U SIX Skirt Hands wanted at once: srpori wag paid; ehort hours.—Apply 8, Dy- nevor-place. Swansea 257A5-1*' LOST, or Stoiea. April ISth. Chestnut l&rel 13 h.h.. from Gorsllawena. Fforestfach: finder rewarded. Owner: David Lloyd. 259A> I^OR SALE, &? Garden Barrow*. 2&6. M. 1 each; carriace o&jd ? doz. lots.—Apply Howe? and Son. Llandebie. 25?A&-H YX RANTED. Gent's Second-hand Bicycle, t t also Lady's, suitable for hard wear.— Write, staging vrioe. to "School," Daily Leader. Swansea. 259A5-13 -,ÇDVERTÍ8ER' wishes to Purchase Pecoiui- ?? hand Piano: aleo a Quantity of Howe Furniture suitable for country cottage:- Writft Gower," Daily Leader. Swansea. 259A5-ic« DEQUIBED. eXDerienced Brickworks Fore. mau.Apply. stating age. experirnee. and salary required, to Labour Office. Ebbw Vale Steel. Iron, and Coal Co.. Ltd.. Ebbw Vale. Mon. 05-13 REQUIltED;- BrlckSette"Dn.rø..d -t? Bnmers; district rates. Also fitter accustomed to Bradley and Craven ..ma- cb-inm.-Apply labour Office. Ebbw Vale Steel. Iron, and Coal 00. Ltd-. Ebbw Vt^Ie.- Mon. f. SL-N Motor Cycle. 2 stroke. t speed, _19,7 model, complete, with accessories; best offer over 40 guineas-—Car tafn Sntton. R. E. Jonee. Ltd., Motor Dept. Dill wyn-street, Swansem. C'td P IPFA. Cigar. Clearetto Holdem and J- Walking Sticks Repaired and Mounted eaual to new, at Crawcour's, Tobaoeoniat. 216. Oxfordeet and 217. High-street. Swan, sea. 2S8A5-16

VALLEY HEADMASTER. Some aid pupils of the Pontardawe Boys' Sch-wl are arranging to have a lax" photograph of th, late headmaster. Mr J. J. Liob rts. in the school hall.

SWANSEA EXAMINATIONS. 1 At the Swansea Municipal Secondary I School on Friday the annual examina- tions were held for free places in the I Municipal Secondary School and Girls' Higb School and Grammar School. There were some of candi- dates, the total, in consequence of the «d(|ed ar«=>as (whrcK had larffS.jrenreSf'Q- tation) far exceeding thoee in any pre- vious year.

THE TRAMWAYS FARES. ] I To the Editor. Sir,—Will you kindly inform me which C'ommittee of the Council is responsible for sanctioning the increased fares of Tramway Company which,came into force list Monday, and have thereby shown such ] ¡ an utter disregard of the welfare of the people. A reasonable increase in the fares may be necessary, but to charge ld. from the Tenby to the Uplands, and a Id. from Page-street to Westbury-street, can- not by any show of reason be justified.— I Yours. p+.< I -> -.> II Uplands."

I CLYDACH CO-OPERATORS. A whist drive an4 social evening was held by the Clydach Co-operative Society ll on Thursday, 250 people being present. Messrs W. Hawking and C. Palmer were M.C.'s for the whist drive. The i awards weize: Misg Williamson. Kelvin-road; 2, Misis James, Tawe-place: consolation, Mist. Scruton, Hebron-road. GelJtlmmn-J, Mr. Cliff Lropold, Vardre- road; 2, Mrs. Horne, Grove-road; con- solation, Mr. T Ward. Misses Annie George and Maggie Davies I and Mr. Eddie Evans sang. Messrs. J- Paterson and Tom Ward adiwl as Al C.'s for dancing, and Mr. Jack Gordon as < pianist.

AMATEUR DRAMATICS. I Successful Entertainment in Unitarian Schoolroom. A well-attended dramatic entertainment' was held at the Unitarian Schoolroom, Swansea, on Friday, in aid of the church funds. The first drama was entitled "The Bath- I room Door." The scene was a passage on the fourth ftoor of the Hotel Majestic. I The characters were:—The Youug Man, Mr. Reg llolme; Young Lady, Mias Nora Stephens; Elderly Gent, Mr. Ralph Hatton; Elderly Lady, Mias Lottie Thomas: The Primo. Donna, Miss Dorks Bell. The next item was a charming old-time dance by little Miss Renee Chabal. The Hat Trick" featured Poppy Dyke, a flower girl, Miss Fay J-ones; Sarah Moon. an old flower woman, Miss Muriel Hutton; and Alfred Boeny, a lame pavement artist, Mr. R. Hutton. The interval was followed by a canteen comedy in two scenes, entitled Poached and Pearls." The oswst was: Lady Clara Teviot (Miss Nora Stephens; Lady Mabel Carroly, Miss R.ennie Jones; Duchess of Froom, Mr«. Gerald Dwerryhouse; Miss Deacon, Mrs. Muriel Hutton; -?pAy Penzanc?. Mis6 TAttio?, Tbc I Itrly H&}per. Miss Fay j Jones; Bill Smith, Mr. Cyril Burr; Geo. Williams, Mr. Ralph Hutton; and Jimmy. Ackland, the young airman, Mr. Reg I Holmes. A pianoforte solo was rendered by Mies I Stratton.

I £ 503 A HOUSE. I Minimum Cost of Swansea klui,.icipal Schemes. I Progress with the Town Hill hOMing I j Echeme was report? at Friday's meeting of the Swana Housing Committee, Mr. I Percy Molyneux it the chair. Mr. Burr, the Borough Electrical En- gineer, was present on the question of the proposed installation of electrical plant i for the haulage of material to the site. Ald. James asked if the plant to be installed won Id be of use in electrically lighting the houses, and was assured that it would bt. The coremittee revived that the Borough Electrical Engineer be asked to instal the plant. Dealing with the cost of building at present prices., the Boroug-h Architect i Mr. Eriest Morgan) said lie was afraid there was little prospect of erecting liouees at less than S500 per houee. I FFORESTFACH SCHEME. Reporting on the Fforeetfach scheme recommended to the committee at its last meeting, the Architect suggested that the plans be sent on to the Housing Commis- sioner fot; Wales, end also that the Commissioner be asked to inspect other local sites. The scheme was one provid- ing f- the erection of 85 houses. The Chairman caid he had paid a visit to Fforestfach, and had pointed out the urgency and utility of the scheme, -and he was pleased to be able to eav that the opposition had been withdrawn. The scheme was approved by the com- mittee, ag well as the Borough Architect's recommendation.

9 ;L '4:< ;>< I I IF Youlhave not been called upon by our Canvassers, Send Cheque to Mr Roger Beck, Y.M.C.A., St Helens Road, Swansea. i Will Send Receipt Fund Still Open. 1 I ""> '.JI;< :<i',<