The Cambria Daily Leader

TO CATERERS. It bas been decided to give a Dinner on Saturday, tlio list irstaxit, it Gar- nant Council Schools, to the Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors of Cwmavon, Carm. The number will be approximately 100, alid Tenders are in- vited for carrying out the above. Par- ticulars as to Menu, etc.. may be had from Hon., Secretary, Peace Celebrations Com- mittee, Garnant.

AMUSEMENTS. j GRAND Theatre! v < « riiM w »< i, I MODAY, 11th AUGUST, 1913, Six Nights at 7.30, MATINEE on SATURDAY at 2.30. FREDERICK G., LLOYD presents the I RECORD MUSICAL COMEDY, A CHINESE HONEYMOON NEXT WEEK- MURRAY KING and CLARK'S COMPANY in RO XAN A. royal) THEATRE. I BM?? a jr?SaN.! THEATRE. ? 7???., F?. ? ??.j I OLGA PETROVA I TEMPEREOi i? ? I Drama-Five Reels. p I PAULINE STARK I IN S I Shoes that Danced | Triangle Drama—Five Reels. 1 j Episode 8, Further Adventures of I !ST!MGAREE. I I: | Winkle Makes j | Things H urn Comedy. 1 IMALAITA-THE ISLAND I I OF MYSTERY I SALES BY AUCTION. 53, MALVERN TERRACE, SWANSEA. THE HOUSE HAS BEEN SOLD. Astley Samuel, F.A.I. Has received instructions to SELL by I PUBLIC AUCTION, on THURSDAY, 14th August, 1919, the Antique & ffiotfern Furniture Solid Oak Suite in Green Plush, Hand- some Solid Mahogany Circular Table, Mahogany Side Tables, Walnut Overman- tels, French Ornaments. Mason Jugs, Japanese Whatnot, Marble Clock, Antique Caddy, Choice Chippendale Cabinet, quan- tity of GObS China, Axminst;:r Carpets, Water Colours, Mahogany Hail Stand, Curtains, Weather Glass, Walnut Side- board, Telescope Dining Table, two very tine Divan Chairs In Leather, Brass Curb, Fire Brasses, Mantel Drapery, Antique Oak Chair, Sheffield Plate, Candlesticks, E.1'. Cruet, Toast Rack, Teapot, numerous Valua.ble Books, Coal Vases, Stair Carpet and Reds, Antique Chest of Drawers, Satin- Walnut bedroom Suite, Basket Chair, Brass and White Enamel Bedstead, China Pedestal and Pot, Copper Wire Spring Mattress. aairfaild Wool Overlayis, How-fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Feather Bed, Feather Bolsters and Pil- lows, Blankets, Sheets, Quilts, Short Suite, Linen Cupboards, Office Chair, Copying Press, Kitchen Tables, Dresser, Smoking Chair. Dinner and Tea Ware, Oak Clock, Work Bench, Vices, Miscellaneous Tools, usual Kitchen Utensils, &c. PJUZE NORWICH CANARIES AND CAGES. Quantity of Plants and Shrubs. Sale of Furniture commences 11 a.m. Goods on View 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Terms—Cash. Further particulars of the Auctioneer, King's Chambers, Swansea. AUCTION MART, 3, 4 and 5. GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA. MESSRS. John r. Harvey and Sons Will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on FRIDAY NEXT, the 15th AUGUST, 1919, a Varied Assortment of Practically New High-Class Household Furniture the chief items comprising: Massive Panelled Mahogany 5ft. Wardrobe, Dress- ing Chest with bevelled mirrors. Marble Top Wash stand and Two Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, Panelled' Mahogany Side- board with bevelled mirrors, Mahogany Full-size Bedstead, Drawing-room Suites, Oak Extending Dining Table with spiral legs, 3 Oak High Back Chairs with Lea- ther seats, Settee, Upholstered Arm Chair. Sh'eritou Mirror, Tea Sets, Brass Curbs, Nearly-new Carpets, Wool Rugs, Stair Carpets, Walnut-framed Piano by John Brader and Sons. Oil Paintings, -M, aclliiio 'tan d E.P. Goods, Sev.ing Machine Stand, Nearly-new Kitchen Dresser, Mangle, I Small Oak Coffer, Pictures, Kitchen Range, Iron Boiler, Combination Bed- steads and Sundry Household Effects too J numerous to mention. I Sale to commence at 11 a.m. prompt. ¡ PUBLIC NOTICES. Swansea Town A.F.C. SEASON TICKETS Can now be obtained at I Mr. J. Barclay Owen, Oxford St., and Waverley Restaurant, Cradock St. 7.30—9. FIELD ONLY- 25/- (including Tax)—ADULTS. 6/- (including Tax)—BOYS. SUMMER TOURS. Q'U'M'M ER TOUR3 IN SCOTLAND.—'1 he M Royal Route by Steamer Columbia," { etc through the Scottish Western Isles. Official Guide, 6d. and Is. Tourist Pro- I gramme free. Passengers etc.. carried sub- j i .iect to Company's conditions —David I 1 ilacBraine. Ltd.. 119. Hone-street, Ukiasow. Sun Risss 5.58, Sun Sets 8.42. Ligliting-up Time, 9.12. High Water, 8.6 a.m., 8.23 p.m. King's Dock, 39ft. lOin. a.m., 40ft. ilin. p.m. To-morrow, 8.42 a.m, 8.59 p.m.

THE PASSING OF AN I 1 AGE. I With the death of Carnegie passes away an industrial age of which he was the greatest exemplar. We do not want, here, to break the good rule by which we keep too unkind criticisn-t of the dead out of the columns of the press; but Carnegie was more than a personality; he was a system; and we are glad to see that his biographers do not shirs the unpleasant features of his life however they delight to paint his virtues. He was a great and a good ma;n- within his limitations. He was a natural genius, one of the fortunate —or shall we call them unfortun- ate?—men to whose hands gold, dtuck. But he suffered from the defects of the self-made. He lacked real culture, and although his ben evolence was wonderful it was rather that of the prince and the patron than that of the friend and sympathiser. He was neither inventor nor creator, tilo Krupp or Armstrong or Westing- house (says one biographer), but a ma,nipulator with a quick eye for op- portunities and a rare sagacity in utilizing men. lIe used men of all sorts, raw youths or those of standing and influence, to their advantage when it served his purpose He made many millionaires, but there is no record of those that he exploited and cast adrift. That is the way of the world to the money grubber. He be- lieves in the law of the survival of the fittest—Carnegie never gave donations to hospitals-and is so strong in his own strength that he has no capacity to understand men cast in another mould. He declared that a man who died rich died disgraced, and gave away millions. His name is perpetuated in libraries and organs throughout the land, although there is scarcely one institution or instrument which was put up without protest by some who remembered Homestead with bitterness. Swansea, as a munici- pality, refused to ask his help; only the other day the question was casually raised, and instantly dropped! Why then? Why ha% antipathy lasted all these years: why does it persist? The answer is the Carnegie system. Let us quote again from a biography: Carnegie's naturally kind and gener- ous deposition and the memories and traditions of his Dunfermline prole- tariat days came into conflict with his consuming ambition. The business side always won. He would pay large wagas because that paid him, but otherwi&e he was a relentless and un- thinking employer. He was relentless enough when the Homestead troubles came! The firm resolved to make the works non-union" and to have them free from the restrictions of trade union regulations Carnegie I insisted, even against his partner, I Mr. Frick, on making it a fight to a finish. After the most sanguinary of all labour conflicts, amounting to civil war on a small scale, in which in one day 10 men were killed and over 60 wounded, Carnegie won. Hs fought, however, from the safe dis- tance of Atlantic City, leaving to his partners and managers the dangers of the battle.. In ordinary times, we are told, He was a thorn in the flesh to his partners and the working officials, con- tinually goading them to further efforts, playing off the output of one furnace or mill against that of an- other. He was insatiable. Even when in 18S9 the profits rose to £1,POIJ,UÜi the effect on him was determination to have them doubled next year. But this was not greed, but a love of I winning the game, a game in which the measure of success was money. Can we say that the game is nearly I played out—that Carnegie-ism is decaying? We hope it is so; wa believe an age is coming that will not tolerate the brutal exploitation of any class by the ftiere money- spinner. Carnegie can stand for early Victorianism, soul-less, care- less-the maker of big fortunes, but heedless of the humble who helped to create them. And it is passing from the earth. Industry has no room now for relentless and un- thinking employers—only for men who are as much concerned for tho comfort and well-being of thejr workmen as over the accumulation of their own wealth.

KING'S LIST. Five Honours For Welshmen. The Prime Minister's list, as the de- ferred list of King's Birthday Honours is usually called, was issued last night, and contarins an earldom, two baronies, sixteen baronetcies, and a couple of dozen knighthoods are included in the list. The earldom and baronies are: TO BE AN EARL. Sir EDWARD CECIL GUINNESS, Viscount IVEAGH.-Hon. LL.D. Dub- lin University 1891, Chancellor of Dub- lin University, 1908. TO BE BARONS. Sir EDWARD RICHARD RUSSELL.— M.P. for Bridgeton Division of Glas- -M P fcr Brid.- gow, 1885-1887. First chairman of Liver- pool Reform Club; Emeritus editor of the Liverpool Daily Post since 1889. Retired -from active editorship a few years ago, and was succeeded by Sir A. G. Jeans, the present editor. Public services during a long career. Colonel WILLIAM HALL WALKER, M.P.—M.P. for Widnes Division of Lanes, since 1900. Donor of munificent gift of racehorses to the nation in 191G in order to start a National Stud. Public services. WELSH HONOURS. One baronetcy and four knighthoods come to Wales. There are no local names. TO BE BARONET. LAURENCE RICHARD PHILIPPS, J.P., sixth son of the late Rev. Sir James E. Philipps, and a brother of Viscount St. David's, Major-General Sir Ivor Philipps, and of Sir Owen Philipps. He was high sheriff of Hampshire, 1915. Un- like his better-known brothers, he has taken little part in public life, confining himself mainly to the large commercial interests with which he is identified. A member of Lloyd's, he is chairman of the Court Line, Limited, Cressington Steamship Company, Limited, the Motor Uni-oni Instirance Company, Limited, and the United British Insurance Company, Limited. Some months ago he purchased Rookwood, Llandaff, the residence of the late Colonel Hill, which he presented, fully equipped and furnished, to the South Wales and Monmouthshire Dis- ablement Committee as a hospital for wounded soldiers undergoing orthopaedic treatment. He lives at Llanstephan House, Boughrood, Radnorshire, and has a London residence in South-street, Park- lano. He is a member of the Welling- ton and Automobile Clubs. Sir Laurence is a strong Radical. TO BE KNIGHTS. Professor WILLIAM BOYD DA WK- INGS, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S., hon profes- sor of geology and palaeontology at the Victoria University, Manchester. He was geologist on the geological survey of Great Britain in lb61-69, curator of the Manchester Museum 1870, and has been consulting geologist in questions of min- ing and civil engineering from 1870. He was horn at Buttington, near Welshpool, Mont., and is hon. Fellow of Jesus Col- lege, Oxford. CHARLES JAMES JACKSON, J.P., F.S.A., born in Monmouth. Soif of the late Ntr. James Edwin Jackson, builder and surveyor. Sir C. J. Ja-ckson was educated »» an architect; but subse- quently read for the Bar entering at the Middle Temple in 1885 and was called two years later. He practised for some years on the South Wales Circuit. The new knight is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and for years past has been a recognised authority on geld and oilver plat. CTJTHBFRT CARTWRIGHT GRUNDY —president of the Royal Cambrian Aca- demy re-sidcs at Colwyn Bay, and for years past has ta-ken a warm interest in art affairs in Wales. He is a Lancashire man hv birth, being a son of tA late Mr Thomas Grundy, of Bury. I THOMAS WILLIAMS.—General manager, London and North Western Railway since March last. He began his career as a clerk at the G.W.R. goods ,1epot, Newport, and afterwards joined the sirhowv Railway Company. In 1875 he entered the gervice of the London and North Western Railway, and after a period at Ahergavenny was appointed as- sistant traffic superintendent in 1895.

SUNDAY FLIGHTS. I To the Editor. I I gjr>—j read in your issue of Monday the terms of a resolution passed by mem- bers of Ebenezer Chapel requesting the Corporation to take the necessary action to prohibit the flight of aeroplanes on Sundays; but should not this resolution, I to bo consistent, be made to include an other forms of pleasure riding on sunol days as well? The "Mumbles trains and the trams carry their thousands of passengers every Sunday, and in addition we have hundreds of motorists rushing through our main streets, raising the dust or splashing mud over pedestrians regard- loss of annoyance, without, as far as I know, any such resolution being passed. I personally deplore all forms of Sun- day pleasure of this kind, but if the Corporahon have no power to stop these, neither have they the power to 6top the planes, which, after all, will cease with the end of the season, whilst the others, like the poor, are always with us; maybe it is on this account we have got used to them. The whole question of Sabbath obser- vance is one that must be decided by each individual, and it is unjust to com- pel another to accept our idea of what is right or wrong; the majority of the people will not submit to be ruled by any one soction, however just the latter may claim the-r cause to be.—Yours, etc., j Fair Play. I

CHARD SCHOOL HEADSHIP. I The trustees of Chard School, Somer- set, have appointed the Rev. J. D. Robertson (headmaster of St. Nicholas' College, Teignmouth) to the headmaster- ship, vacant by the resignation of Mr. W. A. T. Jarrett, M. A. Chard School is one of the most inter- esting of the old public schools in the West Country. Founded in 1671 by the will of William Symes, it has continued .uninterntptedly. Mr .Robertson has held masterships I at Wells Blue School, Ardingly College, King's College, Taunton, and Denstono College. He was the founder of St. Nicholas' College, Teignrnouth, .prl filled the school in less than a year, placing it later under a Body of Fellows. Chard School having now incorporated this newer foundation, its boys will be transferred to Chard, and the Bishop of Crediton (Dr. Trefusis), the Rev. T. E. M. Barron, M.A., and Mr. P. Molyneux, J.P. (Swansea), will continue to watch over its interests.

DIRECT ACTION POSTPONED. Extremist Defeat. TRIPPLE ALLIANCE DECISION. The Triple Alliance decided at Tues- day's conference at Unity House to post- pone direct action." The question of "direct action first assumed real importance towards the I end of June, when the Labour Party Con- fcrence at Southport, by a majority of 2 to 1 on a total vote of over 2,800,000, i passed a resolution calling for the im- mediate cessation of Allied operations in Russia and tho removal of the Censor- ship, and instructing the national execu- tive of the Party to consult the Parlia- mentary Committee of the Trades Union Congress with a view to effective action being taken to force these demands by the unresorved use of their political and industrial power." Mr. Churchill made his speech in the House of Commons on July 29. S'nce that date ballot papers have been sent out to the branches of the three Unions involved in the threat of a s-rike for political purposes, and until last night it was understood that tho vo-« which would test the attitude of the men wae to be carried through. I OFFICIAL REPORT. The conference on Tuesday, as already reportoxl, adjourned until seven o'clock in the evening. When the conference terminated, it was announced that the following resolution had been carried.- This joint meeting of the three Execu- tive Committees, bearing in mind the changed circumstances which have arisen since the Caxton Hall Conference and the proposals of the Triple Alliance hav- ing been further considered by the Gov- ernment and the House of Commons, re- commends that the decision of the Cax- ton Hall Conference to ascertain the vieivs of the respective memherships on the question of direyi action to secure the abolition of conscription, the discon- tinuance of military intervention in t i nuaiic,e o& military Russia, and in trade union disputes at home, shall meanwhile be postponed, and accordingly recommends that a further full delegate ccmferenoe be summoned to which a report of the whole proceedings shall be submitted."

I A SOLDIER'S WILL. „———— ————— Judge Sustains Aberavon Sweetheart's Claim. I A soldier's will was the subject of an application at Aberavon County Court on Tuesday before his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C., when Mr. G. E. Taylor, of Swansea, asked that it should be ad- mitted to probate. The plaintiff was Eva Gwladys Carr, of Blodwen-street, Aber- avon, wlio in evidence said that in 1916 she became aeqainted with Pte. J. R. Lander, of the 21st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. She corresponded with him. and he saw her when he came on leave. When on leave in 1917, and at her home, he wrote something, and handed her the paper telling her to take care of it, and if she heard that he had been knocked over she was to take the necessary steps to prove it. Mr. Taylor produced the will, which was made on the sheet of paper provided in the sol- diers' pay hook, and simply said: I have made my par over to my sweetheart, Miss E. Carr. of Blodwen-street, A beravon. should anything happen to me. He died of wounds at Etaples on 15th October, 1918. The amount of pay in question was £ 120. Mr. Ralph Jones (Messrs. D. E. Jones and Son), who represented the soldier's father. Mr. J. M. Lander, of Hice-street, I Port Talbot, said the father was the only next 0f kin. There were circumstances at first which caused him to opose tho will, but those had now vanished, and he did not oppose. His Honour granted the application.

BOYS' WELFARE. I Messrs. Vivian and Sons' Club I Re-opened. The club in connection with Messrs. Vivim and 8ne, ?d Boys' Welfare Apto- oiati n was recp??red by Ca.pt?in Vivian. the president, wh:3 was cocomp-anied by Mrs. Vivian. The Chairman (Mr. J, Howejifi) 9aid they were vsry glad to ace Cavtain and Mrs. Vivian amoncst tl em. and hd this was but. the fore;unner of many othér vlsrits. Captain Vivian, who was received with loud applause, in a. neat speech, said it gave botb Mrs. Vivian end himself great pleasure in performing the openinjs oere. moni- The object of the Welfare was to give the boys a spirting spirit, and to make them cool c 't'z.'na. Ae regards foot- ball. the last season' record was very good, and the prospects for the coming" I year were exce'lent. The hon. secretary rave & brioet resume of the programme for the ensuing season, and proposed a hearty vot-i of thanks to Captain and Mrs. Vivian for their presence, which wag seconded by th? vice-eha-lrnmn, Mr. M .ddocks, and ogrricd ent-husiaatioally. The company thcèU sat down to tea, when the heilth of the flim was toasted. At the close, Master Bobbie Clement ren- dered a sonj.

A LAMPETER FAILURE. I The adjourned examination of T. Eric Richards, ironmonger and implement dealer, Cedar Bank, College-road, Lam- peter, whose deficiency was said to be jei.132, was hold before Mr. Registrar D. E Stephen-Davies at Carmarthen Bank- ruptcy Court on Tuesday. Mr. J. Emrys Jones, solicitor, Lampeter. appeared for the debtor, whose examination was closed.

WELSH COMMISSIONS. From the "London Gazette":— REGULAR FORCES. Infantry. Royal Welsh Fi:s-1 c s—Majors placed on the balf-P&y list: G, H. Gwyther, D.S.O.. and to retain his present appointment (August 12); C. H. R. Craws hay, D.S.O., on a,ccunt of lll-iieilth. Infantry Scrvlc? Battalions. South Wales Borderers.—Temp, sec.-lieuts. to be temp, lieuts.: G. Garner (March 1, with precedence next below J. S. Lewis), C. B. Excell (May 1. with precedence next ab ve H. P. Carefull), G. Ahern (June 15). Welsh Regiment.—Temp. Sec.-tent. R. A.. Griffiths, M.C., 15tb B-st., to be temp. lieut, ?14ay 1, wi.th prMed?noe next below &. Pa?v. TERiRITORIAL POBOE. I Yeomanry. i Pembroke.—Ssc.-lieuts. to be lients. L, J. H-well (Ma.y 28, and to remain seconded), M. M. James (May 23). K-iyial Gardson Artillery. Sec.-licuts. to hi ii ut* T. F. F. Thomas, Glamorgan R.O.A. (next below Lieut.. L. J. Nichols, Dec. 1. 19181, W. L. Pritcbard, Welsh R.G.A. (next below Lieut. 0. Car- niichael, April 14\ A J. H. Francis, Gla- morgan B.H.A. (next aibc-ve Lieut. W. A. T u 11 J 11.)1>1:. 'b

TOWN TALK. Swanseaites have become so used to the drone of an aeroplane that few people now condescend to look upwards when, one of these "birds" passes overhead. :0:- After seeing the episodes of the AIm, Adventures Among the Cannibals," few people envy the Johnsons' undertaking. —j On their own saying, the police do not! work. A recent recruit to the local force,. was asked, What were you when you. worked ? —<o< ? • champion- Old Sol was champion—lord of all ha surveyed, at the Comrade Carnival cit-1 Tuesday. No one else had a look in. ? A London doctor advises men to wear. shirts of red or orange colour as a meaner of lessening the effects of the sun's raysi these hot days. So now there ought to be: a rush for resplendent blazers. j His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C. when informed at Aberavon that one o;, the parties in a house possession case was-; named Hercules Boon smilingly remarked I ()h' he,a all right then." î — .-o:—  Living with oe:s relations is nc? always honey," remarked a plaintiff a? Aberavon County Court who now liv{>tf; with relatives, and applied for a paws. sion of a house he had bought. Aeroplanes seem popular machine* for! advertising "city" newspapers. A short time ago newspapers were delivered by air as an advertisement, and now other newspaper companies are offering freo aerial flights as a means of advertisement, i I The output of coal is still decreasing, > that for the last week of July being aboTIt. half that of the corresponding period of last year. No wonder then that there m. a project on foot to develop the peat beg of Cardiganshire for fuel. < — X))— A local man, who said he was a tra- veller of twelve years' standing, was conn plaining to his friends last night of tha: lack of railway facilities and the crowded state of passenger trains. But twelva years is a long time to be without a seat,: isn't it? A couple of boys were coming off the Sands last night, when they were aske& by another lad if they had been bathing. « Yes, we've been in the tide nine to-day," was the reply. And by the look! of them, you would have thought theiri faces hadn't touched water for a week Sis 0: From the Mayhill observatory, there iai endless delight in the views now obtain-j able by night under the moon in th4 clear sky. By night and by day. e»pe-j cially in the twilight, there are rich,' blends and dainty tints which eTervJ artist should study and revere. -;0:- A good many workers on their way horn#, to dinner yesterday appeared to be amulSedj at the gentleman walking down Oxford- street in his shirt sleeves %nd c%Ming hMf coat upon his arm. However, a gooctj many of them would have liked to havd* had the same courage to do likwiie. i OC Well, I have n- to most e?aoid? places on the South Coast, but I have -nevee, struck such an excellent impromptu sing-- song as this. Why, some of these peopl sing like professionals." .—Thus an Engiisrxj visitor at the Sands eisteddfod last nigh". Yes, they've got to come to Swansea rorJ the best. —4 — A correspondeilt writes that the bakers, have good grounds for contending for thefs abolition of night w.rk, inasmuch as theyJ have the support of the good old Book.i In the prophecy of Hosea, chapter rii. vense 6, we read: "Their baker rlcepeth 1 all the night." Perhaps the bakeri; have. been reading their Bibles! — :0 There ig one Swansea household at let determined not to be without coal during the coming winter months. A day or twati ago no less than two loads of that precious commodity was being put into the coal? cellar. Both loads arrived outside thai house at the same time on large lorries^ and there was much speculation as to how' the lucky individual managed to get it. Frequent excursions to the SaitT-L Maen," or Seven Stones, at Craig-y-nos^ have been ,made during the present sum- mer by children attending the Gurnet (Ystradgyiilais) Council School, under the supervision of Mr. Llew Morgan. It i-T- believed that the stones are relics of tha Druids of anciont Britain. In the eania1 district there are gome interesting caves,' which have not yet been explored. — M»t— Is there any other country in tha. world," writes Mr. Alfred Kalisch in the: London Daily News .one wonders, where people would travel miles and sifr. on a broiling day in a hot pavilion in order to sing hymns? Would any other people sit for hours singing their hearts out. and; could any other crowd of 7,000. or taorl": sing without making an intolerable noise?" Mr. Kalisch, at »ny rate, think? not. -:or- The heat wave is playing havoc in soma respect—especially to plants and No forth. but on the other hand it is all that can be desired by those taking their holidays. Swansea Sands of an evening is a posi- tive picture, its vast crowds of old and young basking in the sunshine and other- wise disporting themselves, making tha sceno very reminiscent of what one en- counters at Blackpool or some other well- known and popular holiday resort. Our- A day or two ago an itinerant hobbler was trimming the grass on the lawn of a house not very far from the centre of the town—and that's dry work this hot weather. Presently there was a knock at the door, which the lady of the house answered- Would yoji mind giving me a little boiling water iP. um P I want to make a drop of tea. Certainly; you shall have it in a few minutes." Imme- diately afterwards there was another knock, and on the lady appearing the wily one said, I am very sorry, mum, but I've lost my tea and siigrkr; I don't know what I shall do now." To cut a long story short, it may be said that the old birfi I was provided with a jug of tea, but there is just a suspicion that he expected cooler and more sparklina beverage.