The Cambria Daily Leader

Entries arriving from all parte, for Com- mercial Travellers' Fistpdfodd. November 1 mmmmwmmm—mmmtmmmmimm—wO

.NAVAL ECONOMY. » Beatty and Empire W catty ap d Em. pire Insurance. Admiral Lord Beat-cy was yesterday made a freeman of the Leather Sellers Company. In returning thanks for the honour, Admiral Beatty said:— It comes as a balm to the wounds re- ceived that the Navy should receive this token, because there has been so much said as to what the Navy did not do and could not do—its sins of omission and sins of commission. It cannot be quite so bad, so foolish, ao ignorant, and so lacking in understan- ding of our proper duties as is eometimes tiiippoeed. ECONOMY ESSENTIAL. lo-daythewordis economy. It is essential. Without economy we shall not regain the prosperity which we have ne- 4 cessaril.v had to sacrifice to gain our vic- tory. The Navy has got to bear a share of that economy; but, gentlemen, that economy has to be extremely wide. It is recognised by one and all that we live by the sea. We came into be- ing by the sea, and our future as an Empire depends upon the sea. THE EMPIRE'S BULWARK. For the security of our vast lines of communications the British Navy is res- ponsible; therefore, you gentlemen who live in the heart of the Empire will fnllv realise and understand that that measure of insurance is an insurance which can- not be overlooked. Vie may hope that the League of Nations may bear a share and relieve us of some of this vast insurance. It is a pious hope which I pray will be fulfilled; h but at the same time it is to be reineno- r be red that a strong man is a strong man armed, and the Navy in our case is the weapon rvv. with which he is armed. We cannot afford to wipe out his s'Majesty's Navy, or the Empire will fall to the ground.

:p PONTARDAWE PONTARDAWE LECTURE. Mr. Percy Allan, F.R.G.S., delivered his lecture on Alsace-Lorraine at the Public Hal!, Pontardawe, on Tuesday 1 night. Mr. F. W. Gilbertsou, J.P., pre- sided.

Semi-Nat !ou..l Eisteddfod Albert, Hall eJnbør L Qreftt ll.kn.\ 'I'Ygvt. Z C), ).

111 COL. QUEEN MARY. I I- 1 H.M. the Queen, accompanieJ by Princess Mary, yesterday inspected at Hounslow the 18th Royal Hussars, of which the Queen is Colonel-in-Chief. The regiment is leaving for India,(N-1.)-

AT WEAVERS. t :.< ":Y" .L'U'U'O'   ?. 11 ?. 1. ? Our photograph shows work oa the new fexxow-concrete bridge at Messrs. Weaver's wharf, in the North Dock.—("Leader" !Photo\

SWANSEA GROCERS. 1 Question of Forming a School for Assistants Tiie monthly meeting of the Swansea and District Grocers* and Provision Dealers' Association, was held on Tues- day, the president (Mr. E. R. GraveU) in tha chair. Arising out of the minutes, the chair- man said Mr. Beech ing, the secretary of I the Grocers' Institute, was most desirous of forming a school for grocers' assistants 1 iu Swansea. There were schools in Neath, j Cardiff, and, in fact, almost all towns in Snth Wate?; but Swansea did not have one. It had been suggested that they have one on Mount Pleasant, but they could not get the asistants to go up there. Several assistants he knew were most an- I xious that- such » iMhool should be founded. One member thought that a move I should come from the «hoi» assistants. 'Hie Association should net approach the authorities for a school without some- thing behind them. Eventually, after some discussion, it I' was proposed by Mr. W. Lewig that the I secretary (Mr. H. F. Hood) should write to the education authorities inquiring if i they could grant facilities for holding a class once a week at some central position in the town. This motion was adopted, j I COST OF CARRIAGE OF SUGAR. Mr. Lewis drew attention to a case of a member who had been charged 12s. car- riage for three hags of sugar, which had como by boat from Bristol. Other mem- iiers gave similar instances, and Mr. Lewis asked how this was so in view of the resolution they had passed. '1 ho chairman remarked that the matter had been taken up with the firyo in question, and they said that an allow- ance could be obtained from the Sugar Commission. The secretary read the resolution in question, which had been sent to the Fed- eration of Grocers' Associations, and through that body to the Stigar Commis- sion. It was: "That in the opinion of this meeting it is considored that sugar should 1)q sent carriage forward, as the! varying rates of carriage from the differ- ent denots places the grocer in the posi- tion of having to pay different prices for a:i article, of which the selling price is controlled. We, therefore, call upon the Food Ministry to makp such arrange- ments as shall enable all sugar to be de- livered carriage paid at a Hat rate to all grocers, and that the retail price he amended to meet the additional costs." This resolution had gon-j to the Sugar Commission, and the reply received stated that the Food Ministry could not see their way clear to alter the system of distribution of sugar, which has been going on for years. The last paragraph of the letter said that the writer wculd remind the Association that the approved retail prices for sugar are not definitely fixed by that Order, but are approximate only. and that no objection would be taken by the Commission or the Ministry of Food to the variation in any particular locality from the standard prices, which did no more than cover the amount of the cost of transport to the locality. When this was read one member ex- i piessed as his opinion that in face of tho letter he could raise sugar to 71 lb. without any trouble. Eventually, however, the matter was referred to The aeeting of the South Wales Council.

r FAMILY ROW. Garnswllt Case Adjourned. On the application of the defending solicitor. Capt. Harold Williams, the case of Evan J. Bevan v. Thomas Bevan (31). farmer, and Sarah Bevan (38). for, inflict, ing grievous bodily harm, which was to have been heard at Swansea on Wednes- day, was adjourned for a «,k. The parties are from Garnswllt and V-elindr0 respectively, and are brotliCT-, and sister.

I MOCK ELECTION. I On Tuesday evening St. Paul's Literary and Debating Society held a most success- ful mock municipal election, the datos )-P,-Ing Mr. Harry Williams (X)ali. tion) and Mr. Jonah, CLarles (Labour). Each candidate made a vigorous address setting forth the programme ?f his party, and after submitting to some heckling, was supported in pithy sphe.s by various heavy ratepayers, and horny- Jjanded Labourites. During the evening têlegrams-" urging support of the Coalition candidate were received from the Premier and the premier comedian, Charles Chaplin, O.B.E. The poll showed 40 votes cast for Coalition, and 23 for Labour. The returning officer, Rev. Pedr Williams, declared the poll.

At Swansea on Wednesday, Williaan Thomas Mort (25), a soldier, was remanded until Thursday on 'n charge of stealing and receiving from a tah1.e at the rear of o. Llansamlet, a khaki over- coat, value 20s., between 5 p.m. on the 17 th ptk! JO a.m. on the 18th of October, the prpp-MJJ of Andrews.

ICOUN. J. B. EDWARDS. I ♦ Candidature Warmly Supported. The candidature of Councillor J Bryn | Edwards it. M rriston is proceeding apace. Large numbers could not find room in Hie Bethaaia Schoolroom on Monday night, when a meeting of sup- porters was held, The hall wits abso lutely packed, a large number of ladies being present i Counc/llov D. f. Davies took the chair, and amongst o' Vr speakers wero Coun. Edward Harris, Mr. T. Oak.ey Walters (j unior). Mr. D. O. Thomas, a'tid Mrs. Harris, Cro,"nht. UNTIRING WORK. I Reference waa made by the speakers to I the un(loiibte(i o'astic nlv.litie.? of the candidate, and his nnfiring work whilst representing the ward 011 the Council- Tht- C-oiincillors pointed out Mr. Bryn Edwards's efforts for the improvement of the tramway eentico at Mcirri:,ton, and saht lio had disclosed the best debating ability of the year. OFFERS OF AID. I- Numerous offers of perfonal aid we :"(> received at the elosa of the meeting, so I many that some offers had to be refused with thanks, aDd a vote pledging support was passed. At the same t"i,ie as this meeting a similarly cnthusia?c meeting of iR?es wM held at Libanu*. The cha.;r was taken by Mr John Thomas, of Croivn- strcet, supported by Mr. John R,chard5. The Una! meeting at the ove of the poll \"m be helcl on Lriday at Ta.b?rnacle.

Book your Seats no v for Oomtnercial rv elter*' Semi-National Eisteddfod Albert I H&U No?Boher 16t. T,O.

I FELL DOWNSTAIRS. [ Inquest on Cwmbwrla I Woman's Death. I An inquest was held at the Tivoli, Cwinbwrla, on Tuesday, on the body oi Mary Tiies (78), of Middle-road, Cwin- bwrla,'w'ndied on Saturday last. The con ox deceased said that on the day of the accident his. mother told him that she had fallen downstairs. She was very ill then, and told him thi me time afterwards. The deceased's son-in-law said lie saw her fall from the fifth stair. Dr. Porter gave evidence .and stated he was called in and found deceased had sustained a fractured breast bone. She I was also suffering from cardiac weakness, j He thought that death WM due co cardiac ) weakness and shock, due to accident.  A verdict was returned accordingly. I

I fSwtti-Kational Eisteddfoi Albert Hall. I I November 1. Great Treat. T C.

I LEFT £ 6,195. I I Porthoawl Stationmasftsr. I I Mr. William Davis Lodge, of Kedeliffc, New-road, Porthcawl, Glamorgan, lately I station-master on the Great Western Rail- way at Porthcawl, a prominent local Churchman and Conservative, who died on September 11. aged 63, left estate of the grais value of £ 6.195, with net personalty ,t2.180. The testator left his property to: One-fifth to the rector and churchwar- dens of Newton Nottage, Glamorgan, for the repair and maintenance of the fabric I of St. John's Church, Newton, Porthcawl; one-fifth to his landlord and landlady, Joseph Rogers and his wife; one-fifth to I Dr. John Davy Alexander, of Porthcawl, (an executor of the will; one-fifth to Wa!- ter Powell David, solicitor, of Porthcawl. (an executor of the will), who has power to lha?p the nsnal prof'?sional char? in addition; one-fifth to the children of his brother George.

1 Entries qigr-nil--1:tJ3 )?r Com- I I ve;ckal J?tcd?dti Nov€jN?'JLj i -L"h

VETERAN MUMBLES COXSWAIN. -0- Capt. W. Davies Retires Captain William Davies, Sea View House, Southend, Mumbles, a veteran of the sea, has resigned his position as cox- swain of the Charlie Medland," the Mumbles lifeboat. Captain Davies, who is 72 years of age, is still hale and hearty, and has been a I member of the lifeboat crew for upwards of 35 years, and has lield the onerous position of coxswain over 16 years. He is I a typical old salt." and many a good story he cam relate of his thrilling ex- periences when going out to the rescue of I the crews of ships in distress. t 1" A ROUGH NEW YEAR'S DAY. I In conversation with our representative the old coxswain said that the roughest trip he and his gallant men ever experi- enced was on New Y&ar's Day about three y?ars ago, when two or three schooners were in distress. Tho sea was then running monntains Jugh, and a tprn?c hurricane blowing which made the sea like a cauldron of boiling water. It was ( an experience never to be forgotten. In that storm "Bill Gibbs," the veteran ¡ coxswain, of the Port Eynon lifeboat, lost his life in his endeavour to save II others. His last adventure was in November, 1918, when the lifeboat went out to the assistance of the steamship Devon- shire." of Liverpool. Twelve men were saved on thai; occasion. THE PRINCE OF WALES. I 1. 1, The captain snot? witu <iengnt wnpn relating a chat he had with the yo?ng Prince of Wales during his recent visit to Swansea and Mumbles. The Prince," he said. was the loveliest boy lie had ever clapped his eyes upon. He has in his possession all enlarged framed phoio- graph of the young Prince shaking hands ? :?nd having a <hat with him. The cox- swaiu is justly proud of the photograph, II' 'hi('h he joyt'u?y exclaimed should hence- fort!? he one of his pr<Tid?st ?tsscssions, and an heirloom of iho family. I VALEDICTORY LETTER. In reply to his letter of resignation he received the following communication from the hoii. secretary of (he committee: "Dear William,- On yonr having resigned from the post of coxswain of fliti lifeboat, I wish to ake th, opportunity of expr^ssiag to you, on behalf of tha eamroittee, how much your services have been approei- ated. and hot? well you always carried out everything which had to be done. On my owtj behalf I wish to tell von that your resignation was rery regretfully re- ceived by me We have been shipmté" together f-or many years—about 35 years i I tliiiilz--in rccnv sorts of craft, and under many »orts of conditions, %OM times wet and sometimes dry. but always has it been a great pleasure to me to sail i with you, and I hope we may still I-Tave many pleasant sails together in the i future. At all times will it give me great pleasure to have your views and advice t about the lifeboat, which your long ex., perience entitles you to give, and which, I am sure, will be equally welcomed by the young coxswain, as it riill be by the I elderly lion, secretary. With all my bíõst wishes, very truly yours. F. Le Boulangrr.j' I HM Ron has been appointed the new i coxswain. -It j

MAN OR WOMAN—WHO LOVES MOST? A Heart-Searching Problem Pic- J tare. Castie Cinema, Thurs. Fri. & h-at.

IN THE DISTRICTS. I :¡; I  SWANSEA. 5 t I A weii attenaea meetim-g of the ATgyhB Young People's Society, was held in the! on Tuesday evening. Mies, ALirifm Tasker was in tho chair. and papers on well kuown pioneers in thei in i sar on field were re-ad by Mr. Sid; ftm.1 fx-low Mr. Lewis Chegwildden, and!' Mr A. L. Sims. Tha subsequent speakers' included the R" A. Wynne Tbomae. Mr. T. Mendus. and Mr. D. L. Davie: Missionary nijht." was a derided'- .;u C'na.«.s E h. Chappeil, Swansea, has 1,000 Over.' Coats read" to wear in stock. Ten per cent. (iiscoun-, ailov-eJ to Discharged Soldiers .-md Sailors Windows. .1 i LLANSAMLET. For Every Description of Men's New ancT Second-hand Clothing and Boots suitable fer work and cvenins wear the Army und Navy Stores. The Cross (next door to Gem Omcma}. Morriston. ,•• 1 K ABEROl/LAISw I A reception ws given last evening in the I Baptist Hall to Sergt. R. W. Poley and GnanhroaJ.1 P. Jones, the lef-t of the lxiy 1 o tlae village to return from the Colour: M, r. T. morris presided. Th, evering w- i ta-ien up by a, musimi programme given by Messrs. J. Butler, D. T. (4corge, Mrs. M'iblams, and Miss W. B, k, A". mt-rrval Mrs..fustyn Beiw preheated 1 of tiie with a cold medal, suitably ¡ i.'i scribed. Master iforace Butlej accor- I jKinied. v ■■V LAUGHARNE. I 1 he death has occurred of Mr. Thorn t PowcH. of Brink, La?gharnp. at the a?' i of '8 years. He wns a native <5f the'dis- irjct. and was on" of the nion of H? Baptist Chnrch at Plasket. of whicTi ho was ?nior deacon, to which office he wa? elected ab011t 30 ;ears ago. The funeral '• t()Ù place at PI:v;krt burial-ground, ami I;ir,-elv affendcd. The pastor (th? ? j i'ev. J. P. Phillips. A.T.S.} paid high tri- buta to Mr. Powell's oualities as a neigh-' hour, patriot. :md Christian. Mr. Powell' I'^nve^ a widow, one eon, .and two. danghtei-s, -y -'(. HAFOO. I The usual weekly meeting of the Philadelphia Young People's Guild was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. Toni Phillips, school sunerintenrlent, presided. Mr. Win. Bonliara recited, and solos were given by Messrs. J. J. Hughes and Mr. Richard Dav:es. Mr. John Lewis gave a most interisting address on "Some Worshippers of Philadelphia." The sing- ing 01 Hen Wlad fy Nhadau by Misi [" M. H. Alorgan closed the meeting. I AMMANFORD. I TIle (I-gatli occurred on Tuesday after- j D?'?n of Mrs. Mmnio Lake, wife <?f Coun- i nith?' Thcrmas Lake, Heo1ls. Amman- ford. after an illness extending over many years. This 8ho boro with Chris- tian fortitude till the end, which was the hour of release she had longed for. She was of a kind and cheerful disposi- tion, and had a large circle of friends at Ammanford and at Britonf!rry' which was her native pla. There are left two youn? daughtpr? and sincere sympathy is Mt with the husband am4 with Uptu- in their bereavement. í GORSEINON. i rrt.3 J- 1. ,M,. I j i"1 i.u-aui ■> niuiuuuwa or ine late Mr. Jobn Roberts, farmer, Cwrt-y-Carne. Tito <!ee*ased gentlemen was highly respected througlio-,it the district. At one time he took a piY>iiiinent 'part ia public affairs. He was a prominent Nor- con form v. t, I-eing a Welsh Calviniet. Thirty years ago he. with Alderman Rees Ham's, of Pon^ardulais, forined a branch nt the Lil)anis Chapel. Pont.ardulais, and | afterwards another at Libanus, Gorso.i< non, where for many years he was s deacon. E. S, Clhtti)pell, Swansea, has 1,009 Üver. l oats read to waAr in stoek Ten por cent to) Discharped Soldiere ajjftl SiVaora. 3.0.) Windows. GWftUW-CAE-GUnWBPI. I A quiet wedding tool: place at Capei Swansea, between Mr. T. Jone- of Gor?-stT('?t. Cwmsrorse, and Miss S. E Ricliard?, of Cambrian-stroet. Abervft wqh, late of Yny?tudor Farm, Talvbont. The bride wore a light grey cost'line, and wac given awn," bv her brother, Mr. T. | Richards, M.A.. ""dae^tes. The beet man "as JJr. Hudl Jones, Brynawel, Cwm. gorse. The Rev. R, S. Rogers. B.A., offici- ated. The honeymoon is being spent in Swansea. E S, Chappe'l. Swsns«a boo J.009 Over.. t Coats ready to wear in stock Ten per nt. ) lUscoiint eHover! to Di"cha.rged Soldiers and I' Sal'orfi. Qcp Window?

Entries arrivinc from ell rorte for Com- I [nprcml Tt'R'.t?!cr-?' Eistedfodd. November 1. i

GOL;N BLOT. I C-OI,-DEN BALLOTD I i ———— « ——— ft iSchsmo for Settling Disabled I Sobers and Sailors. I In our advertisement columna will be found particulars of an interesting scheme to raisa money to found sattle- iii(iiis for disabled sailors and soldiers. It is under the patronage of Admiral Sir j David Beatty. K.C.B.. D.S.O., and is ap- I propriately named The Golden Ballot." Tickets are five shillings each, and with each tiekel the purchaser stands a thanca of winning one or more of the hundreds of j prizes to lie given. The principal prize,lp are as folhJ\YS :-1. £2.50fl: 2. lease of a { I T.o'iuon house, or £ 1.000; 3. a motor car; 4, a pearl neeklace; 5, C500; 6, lunch for two at the Savov Hotoi every day for & month. It will be seen from the above list that there is no lack of novelty in the prize*. Letters for tickets should be addressed to M'-s. C. F. Leyeli (Desk 18), 8. wbt. Arch, Jjondon. W.1.

t METAL EXCHANGE.  "i,Forthcoming Annual IVSsetircg The Incorporated Swansea Metal EX-I change's 32nd annual meeting is to be 4-ht-ld at the Royal JuirHeo Metal Exchange ?"? TuM<day n?xt at "I p.m. Mr. F. W ?p?bertson will preside. Th? annual r_1 P9rt and accounts will be submitted, and the PMsIdeTtt, Vice-President", and fol- ?win? committ mfmb?r? retire by rcta- tion and are eligible for re-election:—' -Messrs. J. C. Davies, C. H. Eden. R. J1, ^Sampson, and H. Spence Thomas. Mr. J. ^T. Davies retires )nd (i,oes not seek re- election, and a further vacancy is caused q¡.y the death of Mj\ W H. Edwards.

 ,/YSTRADGYN LAIS ACCIDENT. | 'i'.YSTRADGYN LAIS ACCI DENT.¡ An accident happened at the Dillwyn "Colliery on Tuesday, when Rees Evans of Neath-road, Vstradgynhiis, a collier, sustained a badly crushed foot • .througli a stone falling upon it. He I was taken to the Swansea Hospital, he Wet-ilnerl.

j ALLEGED THEFT OF SA H DIN ES. Chanted at Swansea, on Wednesday, i "with being concerned with another per sen, in custody, with stealing and re reiving a case containing 1(tO tins of sar ,dines, value S5. from the s.s. Barfond," Prince of "Wales' Dock, the property o1 jifessr.?. Jones and Co., ship brokers. Cam- brian-place. on Monday, October 27th, a 'Swedish seaman, named Johan Helg. Fordinand Jansson (2i). was remanded until Thursday. Bail was allowed.

Male VúiCA ComDetition £ 50; Children's Choir..&?: Champion S< ?5 Ss.; a.t Sem?- ,Nhti6ria,l Eiste(i,I. 1.

Male Vo»Competition £ 50: Cnildren'e ?;I'J' Cha.mp?n ?o?. -G? 59.; It Semi- Choir. EMtsd?od. ?qTcnibq? i. ? iiMMON J;1.n.dd. 

BB—W————1M——WWHWPW GOD-SPEED. -0 Queen's Farewell to Her I Regiment The Queen, accompanied by Princess Marv, motored to Hounslow yesterday to say Good-bye to her own Hussars, the 18th, who are leaving for India. She inspected the regiment, accepted a silver statuette of a mounted Hussar in tha uniform of Waterloo, watched a march past, Iud made a happy and unexpected speech. The men had been dismissed and the royal car brought up for the departure, but the Queen strolled across the parade ground to the non-ooinmissioned officers and men gathered near the gate to watch their Colonel-in-C-hief drive away. To their great delight the Queen turned and nddresaftd them. The last time I inspected my regi. ment," she said, "was more than five yvars ago at Tidworth, on the eve of its departure for active service. Since then ytm havo distinguished yourselves on m,soy fields and won fresh laurels. Many, itla.8! who were on that parade have not been spared to rejoice in the vic- tory to which they so nobly contributed. 11 join the reptnent, in paying grateful 'homage to those brave men. I feel con- fident that your record during the com- ing tour of foreign service will be, like I your past record, one of whkh I, as your I *Co3onel-in-Chief, shall always be proud."

 !MSURAMCE MEETING. II Thursday Afternoon Confer- ence at Swansea. We arc asked to special atten- tion to the meeting to bo held in ?he Guildhall, to-morrow (Thursday) after- noon, at 3 p.m., to be addressed by Ald. William Jenkins. The meeting is being held under the auspices of the Association of Welsh In- surance Committees, which body this vear is holding its annual meetings in Swansea. His Worship the Mayor of Swansea is officially welcoming the members of the association on this the first occasion of their meeting in Swansea. The meeting will be presided over bv Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P., Swanl, tho president of the association, who has been indefatigable in his elfo to make tho meetings wotthy of the town and district. • It is hoped that the general public, and particularly those interested in the vital health questions of the day, will avail themselves of the opportunity of being present at the meeting.

I WET WEATHER PAY. j I Question of Ammanford Pits [ Matters of interest to local colliers were dealt with at a meeting of the, Joint Standing Disputes Committee of the I Welsh Coal Board, held at Cardiff on Tuesday. Mr. Hvan Williams presided over the owners' representatives, and Mr. James Winstone over the workmen' re- t presentatives. AMMANFORD PITS. The claim of surface workman at the Pantyffynon Colliery for increased rate* for working in wet weather was referred buck to the manager and the local miners' agent. It was reported t hat the management at the Ammanford Collieries had given notice to 45 workmen to terminate their contracts. The management had found it. impossible to find employment for all the men, and at the stnne time re-instate those who had returned from the Army. The discharged men, however, were pro- < mised employment at the company's other collieries, if places could be found for them. It was decided to refer the matter back. MESSAGE TO WALES. Mr. F. Hodges, seeretarv of the M.F.G.B., has sent the toliowing message to Welsh miners:— j I iii,g(, all Welsh miners to unite closely and not to fritter away energy on side issues, but to fortify themselves for any possible emergency, I am firm in the knowledge that if any trial of strength is to come, they will be ready, and will secure, in my judgment, the full support: of the whole Trade Union organisation."

| PORT TALBOT SALE. PORT TALBOT SALE. i Mr. Richard Morgan, auctioneer, Aber- avon, on Tuesday, at the Walnut Tree Hotel, offered to a good company of West Wales buyers a quantity of old Army and Naval boots, leggings, etc. Probably the best bargains were the airmen's ) thigh boots, in excellent condition, which fetched only 5s. 6d. eah. Australian leggings made 4s. Id. to 3s. a pair, while I 150 pairs of American leggings were knocked down for lfis. 3d. 21)0 plainsoles | made 30s. the lot, and 500 canvas shoes £ ?, 10s.; clog uppers, 6d. a pair, and a similar price for grade 4 ankle boots, while 1,000 grade 5 boots febelim ?l OnI.v. j Field mounted s?rric? boots varied frmn ) Is. 3d. to 2s.; stokehold Us". for j I OO, and repaired ankle boots up to (is. M. t

— I PrDnK-itxma.! ?ic)e<i(!foti A:hcrL n?I.j ,vbur 1. Ureai Mt;c, Trea T.C, I t

LATE P.M.G. I Will of Sir J. Compto? Rickett. ?' I Among the vffls just proved is that or4 i Sir Joseph Gompton-Riekett, P.C.. cii Wing fie Id, Bournemouth, Hants, whc, wasi M.P. for the Pontefract Division of West Riding at the time of his death. He left estate of the gross value of £ 170,511-. and probate has been granted to the Public Trustee and to his son (Dr.; Arthur Comptou-Rickett), Mr. R. N. Spiers, Burleigh House, Croydon, and the Rev. Dr. Scott Lidgett, of Bermond- sey Settlement. Among the bequests are:. Secretary and clerk, Peter James, 2200;i, Va?ot, Herbert Sainsbury, 1200; formv..ri sc'rvan?, H. Marshall (on trust), ?200. ? Sir Joseph was Paymaster-General in) I Parliament, and was a prominent Fr I I Churchman and ? former ch'urman of taa? C<)n.-rc,ational Tj--noii. I

GOWER LECTURE. There was a good attendance at bit i lecture en contagious abortion in cattle which was held at the King Arthur Hotel, Reynoklston, en T-iesday, under Hie auspices of the Agricultural Commit- tee of the Glamorgan County Council, County Councillor C. Bevan (Port Eynon) presided, and the lecturer was Mr. R. W. Hall. M.R.C V.S., County Veterinary Surgeon. County Councillor W. M. Davies. of Dairy Dock, was also present, t 1