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BEN EVANS & CO. LTD. GREAT SALE OF REMNANTS AND ODD LOTS, TO-DAY. FRIDAY. & TO-MORROW. SATURDAY. TEMPLE STREET, SWANSEA. W. WILLIAMS, 29, CASTLE-ST., SWANSEA. -====-=-=-=- LARGEST STOCK IN WALES OF GOLD AND SILVER ARTICLES Suitable for Wedding and other Presents. ENGAGEMENT RINGS, 22ct. GOLD WEDDING RINGS, 18ct. GOLD KEEPERS, ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, BRAZILIAN PEBBLE SPECTACLES. Foreign Money Exchange. FIRST-CLASS HOTELS AND BOARDING-HOUSES. National Telephone 511. Telegrams, Mermaid, Mumbles." "THE MERMAID," HIGH-CLASS FAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL HOTEL, MUMBLES. BE-BUILT AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED. TABLE D'HOTE served at separate Tables, and open to non-Residents at 6.30 p.m., 3s. 6d. The Cuisine is excellent, the kitchens being under the control of a thoroughly experienced Chef. BATHS. BILLIARDS. GARDENS. THE HOTEL IS OPPOSITE THE SOTJTHBND STATION OF THE S. & M. RLY. CO. SPECIAL SATURDAY TILL MONDAY TERMS. TARIFF MODERATE. GEORGE W. CLARE, MANAGER. HOTELS. CASWELL. BAY HOTEL, MUMBLES, R.S.O. "GOWER COAST," SOUTH WALES. The beautiful and healthful situation of this Family Hotel, commanding a magnificent and uninterrupted view of the celebrated Caswell Bay and Bristol Channel, places it forward as being one of the most desirable Sea-side Hotels in South Wales for Hammer Visitors. The Hutel has recently been enlarged and re-furnished throughout in a most comfortable manner, and has commodious Coffee, Dining, Drawing and Private Sitting Rooms, Billiard Room, and 37 well-arranged Bedrooms; with all the latest sanitary arrangements. The Hotel stands in a sheltered position in its own grounds, with a southern aspect, and is immediately facing the Bay, so celebrated for its beautiful sands and safe sea bathing, and is within easy driving distance of Park Mill, Penmaen, Oxwich Bay. Cefn Bryn (with King Arthur's Stone), Port Eynon, Rhosilly, Penard and Penrice Castles, all on the Gower Coast. Carriages are kept at the Hotel for the use of visitors on most moderate terms. For inclusive terms apply to MISS LOGAN, THE MANAGERESS. L ANGLAND BAY HOTEL. NEAR SWANSEA, SOUTH WALES. The sheltered position of Langland Bay, with a southern aspect and balmy air, which entitles it to be called the Mentone of Wales," renders it a most desirable Winter residence, highly recom- mended by the medical profession. The Hotel stands in its own extensive grounds, situated in the centre of the bay. It commands most beautiful views, and is replete with modern ) comfort.. Hot and cold salt and fresh water baths on every floor. Charming gardens. Several lawn tennis courts and bowls. Special Inclusive Winter Terms can be made by I application to the Manageress, MRS. RICHARDSON, (Late of the Hydro, Limpley, Stoke.) Telephone No. 502. JJ^OYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA. FIRST CLASS FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL ) HOTEL. EXTENSIVE BANQUETING HALL AND BALL ROOM. TABLE D'HOTE LUNCHEON DAILY, From 12.30 to 3.0 p.m. MANAGERS :-MR. AND MRS. FALKNER (late Langland Bay Hotel). Telephone 56. CAMERON ARMS HOTEL, SWANSEA. COMMERCIAL, COFFEE, AND SMOKE ROOMS, BANQUETING HALL, BILLIARDS. MODERATE CHARGES. NARY DAILY from 1 to 2.30. 2s. inclusive For Particulars and Tariff apply to the 882] MANAGERESS. I ESTABLISHED 1810. THE MACKWORTH HOTEL, NEATH. FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL. LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS DAILY. Wines, Spirits and Burton Ales. Saloon Bar. MELVILLE H. CLARE, Manager. THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900. I '/BRANDS HOTELS DTT TROCADERO. \TT Specially constructed for the Exhibition year. Prices from £ 5 12s. 0d, to £ 6 8s. Od. per week .payable in monthly or quarterly Instalments, including meals and accommodation, 14 Exhibition Carriage Prices from £5 12s. Od, to 96 8s. Od. per week payable in monthly or quarterly Instalments, including meals and accommodation, 14 Exhibition Tickets, Carriage Excursions, etc. Th« hotels are withm two minutes walk of tne Exhibition, and are opposite the same: Electric Light- ing, newly furnished excellent sanitary amusements, WtI. etc. Sole Agents throughout the World; THE INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR COMPANY. Central Offices: 14, COCKBPUR-ST., LONDON, 8.W. Rooms may be secured at once, and early application is recommended. „ Vor detailed Prospectus and Subscription Forms, Apply to r. R. W. MASON ft CO., 2, MOUNT-STKIKT LLANDRINDOD WELLS. THE BERKELEY, HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL. Beautifully appointed and under perfect management. Inclusive Terms, from 6s. 6d. per day. 129121 W. R. DAVIES, Proprietor, j GWALIA HOTEL, G LLANDRINDOD WELLS. The situation r-f the "GWALIA" is unrivalled. Beautiful outlook, commanding the fine-it views Boesible. perfect south-w^t aspect, close to Park and Mineral Sprinza-Saline, Sulphur and Chalybeate. Hea.iiii £ a; paratus, good supply or Kauiators on balconies an 1 corridors. Electric Light. Passengers' Litt. Billiard Table. First-class Cuisine. EDWARD JENKINS, Manager. And GWALIA," UPPER WOBURN-PLACE, LONDON. LT AVTVRTNDOD WELLS—The CAMBRIAN obELd .t SMITH SON'S Bookstall, Railway Station; D. C. DAVIES, Newsagent, Station-road. Items of News and Advertaaenents may be sent direct to the 41 CAMBRIAN Officetj Wind-street, Swwww. < HOTELS. LLANDRINDOD WELLS. "PARK HOUSE. HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL. Inclusive Terms from 6s. 6d. per day-late dinner. Electric Light. 13090] VILLIERS, Manager. LLANDRINDOD WELLS. BBYN AWEL PRIVATE HOTEL. LLANDRINDOD WELLS (two minutes' walk from Railway Station, Pump House, or Rock House Mixierbl Springs). Accommodation for 70 Visitors.—This Private Hotel is situated on one of the highest and finest sites in Llandrindod Wells, commanding an uninterrupted view of "Ye Olde Druid Circle" Temple Gardens, and the surrounding conntry. Built with all modern improve- ments andt perfect sanitary arrangements. Centrally situated. Private Sitting Rooms en suite. Fine south aspect. Boots meets all trains. Electric light. Under the personal superintendence of MR. and MBS. JEFFREY JONES, Proprietors. BRIDGE HOTEL, JD LLANDRINDOD WELLS. G. TREHARNE. Excellent accommodation; first-class Cuisine; electric light throughout; billiard room bowling and tennis lawns recreation rooms, and every other comfort. Extensive alterations completed. [12914 RLGHTON.-GRAND HOTEL. Centre of sea front. Electric light throughout. Lift to all floors. Bicycle room. Inclusive terms if desired from 10s. 6d. to 15s. per day. Hobden's Royal Sea Water Baths, adjoining the Hotel and recently purchased, are available on special terms to guests. For particulars apply to A. D. HOOK, Manager. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. "THE DEFIANCE GUN." M Bee one, Try it and Compare with 0\js, Gun sold Elsewhere at 80s. O 12-Bore, Central Fire, Double-Barrel Breechloader, Left Choke, Top or Double-Grip Action, with Lever under Guard-Twist Barrels, Horn Heel Plate, Walnut Stock, Double-Bolt, Rebounding Locks, Patent Fore End, &c. Sound and well-made. Warranted to shoot and handle well. Price, 50s.; Satisfaction Guaranteed or Cash Returned. Carriage paid. Do not buy guns at a shop. Deal direct with the actual Manufacturers, and save retail profits. Beautifully Illustrated Catalogue, full with Interest- ing and useful information concerning Gnns, Watches, Ac., post free. B. a J. DAVIS, 31, Newton-road, Birmingham. EARTHENWARE, CHINA- suit auction- eers, hawkers, shopkeepers, etc.; job lines seconds, packages, from 20s. job packages beat, from 20s.; finest value ever offered suit any one; cash returned if not approved.—Write for lists to WEBB AND Co., Longton, Staffordshire Potteries. [1265 HOUSES TO LET. NICHOLASTON HOUSE, GOWER, FUR- NISHED. One of the healthiest and beautifully-situated residences in the country. Ample family accommodation. August and September, £ 50: one year, £ 150.—PENMAEN, R.S.O. ANGLAND.-Choice Detached VILLA, in t J well kept grounds, near the sea; 3 recep- tion, 5 bedrooms, bath, conservatory. "ROSEHILL," MUMBLES. Well-situated Semi-detached VILLA, within two minutes of Dunns Station 6 good bedrooms; X45. WEST CROSS.—Excellent Detached VILLA, newly built, facing sea, close to railway station 3 reception, 5 bedrooms, bath. "THE RHYDDINGS," BRYNMILL.—Com- modious old-fashioned FAMILY RESIDENCE, high, facing south, fine views, spacious and lofty rooms, most expensively finished; 4 reception, 10 bedrooms, bath; very low rent; immediate possession. "CORRYMORE," UPLANDS.-Superior and most Desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE, with excellent gardens, about 1 acres; stabling; possession in September. PONTARDAWE.—Very pleasant HOUSE, conveniently situated; 3 reception, 8 bed and dressing rooms; good garden, orchard; low rental. FERRYSIDE, CARMARTHENSHIRE. An excellent MARINE FAMILY RESIDENCE, delightfully situate on shore of river, command- ing lovely views in picturesque neighbourhood; 4 reception, 8 bedrooms, bath, 4-stall stable, 3 acres, fishing, yachting, bathing, shooting. Full particulars of the foregoing, with keys or orders to view, may be obtained of JOHN M. LEEDER AND SON, Auctioneers, House and Estate Agents, 46, WATERLOO-STREET, Swansea. O LET, BALMORAL HOUSE, SKBTTY, containing 9 rooms, bath room, with plentiful supply of good water, large garden, planted with vegetables and fruit trees.—Apply, DANIEL JAMES, Cambrian-place, Sketty. [13092 TO LET, 1, HAPOD-STREET, 5 rooms, in thorough good repair; rent moderate.— Apply E. THOMAS, Waterloo-street, Swansea. L207-8-18 TO BE LET, from the 29th of September, No. 15, HBATHFIELD, Swansea, a con- venient and substantially-built house; splendid view, back entrance.—Apply, RICHARD GWYNNE, Mumbles, or Mr. Charles Hammond, present tenant. [13115 nno BE LET, No. 1, GLANMOR VILLAS, I UPLANDS, containing 11 rooms stable and coach-house splendid kitchen garden with fruit trees. Possession Sepetmber quarter.—Par- ticulars, apply MR. W. RICHARD GLYN THOMAS, Estate Agent, 64, Wind-street, Swansea. DOMESTIC SERVANTS WANTING SITUATIONS. HIGH-CLASS REGISTRY FOR SERVANTS. MISS LEWIS begs to inform the Ladies of SWANSEA AND DISTRICT that she has REMOVED TO No. 18, CASTLE STREET, (over MASTERS A Co.,) SWANSEA. LANELLY.-The "CAMBRIAN" may be JU obtained at W. H. SMITH & SON'S Bookstall, Railway Station "THE CAMBRIAN" (ESTABLISHED 1804) CHEAP PREPAID RATES FOR "PRIVATE WANTS" UNDER CLASSIFIED HEADINGS, Such as SITUATIONS Vacant or Wanted; APARTMENTS to Let or Wanted; HOUSES, OFFICES, PROPERTIES and SHOPS to Let or Sell • MISCELLANEOUS Wants and Sales; LOST and FOUND, &c., Ac., are Once. 3 times. I. d. s. d. I Not exceeding 12 Words 0 6 1 0 18 Words 0 9 1 6 I „ 24 Words 1 0 2 0 » 30 Words 1 3 2 6 >, 36 Words 1 6 3 0 „ 42 Words 1 9 3 6 48 Words 2 0 4 0 » 54 Words 2 3 4 6 » 60 Words 2 6 5 0 » 66 Words 2 9 5 6 72 Words 3 0 6 0 And so on at the rate of THREEPENCE for every additional 6 words (or less) and THREE INSER- TIONS for the price of Two. When not prepaid FOURPENCB PER LINE PER INSERTION will be charged. Remittances may be made with Half-penny Postage Stamps or Postal Orders. Address all communications to THB MANAGER, "THE CAMBRIAN" NEWS- PAPER, SWANSEA. « THE CAMBRIAN, being so widely and lnfluecentially circulated, is an Advertising medium of the highest class. PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR TO LET. To LET, convenient Piece of LAND adjoining Royal Metal Exchange and opposite New General Post Office, Swansea, suitable for OFFICES or RESTAURANT.-Apply, The Cambeian Office, Swansea. LARGE CELLARS TO LET in WIND- JLJ STREET, suitable for Wine and Spirit Merchants.-Apply, Cambrian Office, Swansea. CIOR SALE 7 Houses, Glanmor-crescent. 3 Houses, Malvern-terrace. 2 Houses, Brunswick-street. 2 Houses, Finsbury-terrace. —Apply to W. H. MICHAEL, Brunswick Timber Yard, Swansea. [13077 HOUSES FOR SALE OR TO LET. TO LET, A New DETACHED VILLA, LANGLAND HILL, MUMBLES; 200 feet above sea; magnificent views; tennis lawn — Apply, W. WILLIHMS, THE CLIFF, MUMB'IES, or 29, CASTLB-STREET, SWANSEA. GOWER COAST. PORTEYNON.—FUR- NISHED HOUSE good bathing, boating, fishing.—C.M.M., Cambrian Office. [154-8-11 APARTMENTS TO LET. LONDON. — Superior APARTMENTS for Visitors, by day or week, on moderate terms. Board optional. Central, quiet. Write requirements-Manageress, 41, Bernard-street, Russell-square. [104-11-8 I" EXCURSIONS. POCKETT'S BRISTOL CHANNEL JL STEAM PACKET CO., LTD. PLEASURE MAGNIFICENT SAILINGS PASSENGER BY THB STEAMSHIP, "BRIGHTON" FROM SWANSEA, &c. SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th, 8.30 a.m., to WESTON-SUPER-MARE. Fare, 2s. Returning from Weston Pier 7.15 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 14th, 8.0 a.m., ILFRA- COMBE, CLOVELLY and LUNDY ISLAND. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th. 8.0 a.m., MUMBLES PIER to ILFRACOMBE and CLOVELLY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th. 6.15 a.m., to ILFRACOMBE. -2.30 p.m., from MUMBLES PIER to ILFRACOMBE (not to land). PUBLIC NOTICES. THE MUMBLES HORTICULTURAL AND FANCIERS SOCIETY WILL HOLD THEIR THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, POULTRY, PIGEONS. CAGEBIRDS. FRETWORK, BUTrER, etc., etc., In a Field adjoining the OYSTERMOUTB CASTLE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 1899. There will also be a CYCLISTS' CARNIVAL in the evening, and valuable prizes are offered for the best costumes, etc. Schedules of Prizes and all other information may be obtained from the General Secretary, W. L. JARVIS, 2 Roseland Terrace, Mumbles or from Secretary of Poultry Division, W. JONES, Castleton House. Mumbles. Carnival Secretary, W. H. MASLEN, West Cross, R.S.O. IW TO-DAY, At RHYS THOMAS, 81, Oxford-street, and 21, Fabian-street, SPECIAL SHOW of NOVELTIES and NEW GOODS for Early Autumn Wear.— RHYS THOMAS, 81, Oxford-street, Swansea. gWANSEA UNION. FURNISHING NEW BOARD ROOM. TENDERS are invited for OAK FURNITURE in accordance with drawings and sample chair, which can be seen at the Architect's Offices, 42, Castle Bailey-street, Swansea. Sealed tenders, marked Tender for Board Room Furniture," to be sent to the undersigned on or before 30th inst. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. (Signed) G. B. HAYNES. Union Offices. 8. Fisher-street, Swansea, 10th Ang., 1899. DALE'S GOLD MEDAL DUBBIN. Makes Boots and Harness waterproofas a duck's back and soft as velvet. Adds three timea to the wear, and allows polishing. 22 Exhibition Highest Awards. Tins, 2d., 6d., la., and 2s. M., of all Soot makers, Saddler i LOSMorallim. to. EDDERSHAW & SON FOR MAIL CARTS AND PERAMBULATORS. 19 & 21. HIGH STREET. SUNLIGHT AT NIGHT. THE KINSEY ACETYLENE GAS COMPANY, LTD., ROBIN HOOD WORKS, STRAND, SWANSEA (Nearly opposite Welcome-street), invite the Public to Inspect their ACETYLENE GAS MACHINES in Stock and in process of manufacture at the Works. Their Beautiful Simplicity is admired by all who see them. Scientists, Experts, and Users who have tested them say that they are FAR AHEAD, and possess numerous advantages OVER ALL OTHERS in the Market. THE WATER FEED is a special feature, and is the only one known that will feed any number of Generators in rotation, and, having exhausted them, will restart with the first (re-charged in the meantime), without any attention whatever. The Machines are SAFE, and a lighted candle may be held to the Machines when in use. Anyone can manage them who can attend to an ordinary Paraffin Lamp, and with nearly as little trouble and greater safety. There are no COVERS (which are dangerous), no SCREWS, SPRINGS, LEVERS, VALVES, FLOATS, CATCH PITS, DRAIN, or SLUDGE COCKS to get out of order; no Smell or Dirt. They are well adapted for Churches, Chapels, Shops, etc. The Light may be seen at any time at the Works in a darkened room. The Company are Licensed Dealers in CALCIUM CARBIDE, and supply especially prepared CARBIDE for CYCLE LAMPS. PRICE LISTS AND PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. THE GREAT UNITED COUNTIES SHOW WILL BE HELD AT CARMARTHEN ON THURSDAY. AUGUST 24. 1899. fíiir ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 12..m Schedules of Secretary. D. H. THOMAS, Auctioneer. THE NEW WEST END HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT, 15, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD, SWANSEA. OPEN O.N MONDAY NEXT. C. T. M c C A SKIE (LATE OF TEMPLE-STREET), HAIRDRESSER AND HAIR SPECIALIST. Begs respectfully to inform his late Customers, Ladies and Gentlemen of Swansea and Neighbour- hood, that he is opening a FIRST-CLASS HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT at the above Address. Modern Appliances: First-Class Assistants. Will be OPENED on MONDAY NEXT. THE PATRONAGE OF HIS LATE CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. PUBLIC NOTICES. GRAND THEATRE, SWANSEA. Mr. H. H. Morell & Mr. F. Mouillot, Proprietors. MONDAY, AUGUST 14th, Mr. Morell's and Mr. Mouillot's Company, including Mr. and Mrs. MOUILLOT, in PYGMALION AND GALATEA. MONDAY, AUGUST 21st, THE RUNAWAY GIRL. Commence 7.30. Plan at Gwynne H. Brader's, 17, Heathfield-st. Telephone 291. -I THE MUMBLES RAILWAY AND PIER COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWELFTH HALF-YEARLY ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of the Mumbles Railway aud Pier Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, Royal Metal Exchange Buildings, Swansea, on MONDAY, the 14th day ef AUGUST, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon.if or the general purposes of the undertaking. Notice is further given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 7th to the 14th day of August, 1899, both days inclusive. JOHN J. JENKINS, Chairman. E. A. WATKINS, Secretary. 2, Rutland-street, Swansea, July 31st, 1899. METROPOLITAN BANK (OF ENGLAND & WALES). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A BRANCH OF THIS BANK WILL BE OPEN AT THE MUMBLES ON WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK, Between the hours of 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m., in TEMPORARY PREMISES ADJOINING THE MUMBLES POST OFFICE. F. W. NASH, GENERAL MANAGER. 1st August, 1899. [13113 SHREWSBURY Great Floral Fete WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, August 23rd & 24th, U99. GREAT NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW The Largest and most Superb Flower Show ever held either in London or the Provinces. Over 3,000 entries. £1,000 IN PRIZES. Each day the splendid BANDS (by kind permission) of H.M. ROYAL HORSE GUARDS (BLUE), H.M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS, THE ROYAL MARINES (PORTSMOUTH). 105 UNRIVALLED PERFORMERS AND OTHER MILITARY BANDS. The most MARVELLOUS PERFORMERS IN THE WORLD, who appear AT THIS FETE ONLY. MINTING—CHEVALIER PONCHERY—THE THREE CHARMS HADJI ABDULLAH'S BEDOUIN ARABS-SELBINI TROUPE OF BICYCLISTS DONALDSON BROS. AND ARDELL PABLO DIAZ THE FOUR COMICAL OLRACS-BORRA & MILO-DON EVEREST'S TRAPEZE MONKEYS—PROF. PARKER'S LEAPING DOGS—PONCHERY AND MINTING IN FIREWORKS-And othe Marvellous Artistes. TWO GRAND BALLOON ASCENTS, at 4 and 7, EACH DAY. HORSE LEAPING COMPETITION, acloo IN PRIZES. GORGEOUS ILLUMINATIONS AND FIREWORKS. SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAINS FROM SWANSEA. CARDIFF AND SOUTH WALES LINES. ADMISSION:—Wednesday. One o'clock, 2s. 6d.; after Five, Is. Thursday, all day from Eleven, ONE SHILLING ONLY. H. W. ADNITT, ") „ 0 W. W. NAUNTON, j Hon" Secs' The Square, Shrewsbury. [13128 0" Readers of "THE CAMBFIAN" are respect- fully invited to avail themselves if our SPECIAL PREPAID RATES for all "WANT" Advertisements. ONE INSERTION of, 12 words (or under) for SIXPENCE, and THREEPENCE for every additional 6 words. Three insertions for the price of two. RECREATION FROM THE CHRISTIAN STANDPOINT. A LAY SERMON. BT DR. J. ADAMS RAWLINGS, SWANSEA, Consulting Physician to the Swansea Hospital, Alderman of the County Borough of Swansea. PRICE-TH REEPENCJC. Copies from Mr. A. R. WAT, Bookseller, Wind- street, Swansea. [13133 J:W' For close upon a Century THE CAMBRIAN'. has been recognised as a Family Paper of the highest class. It can therefore be absolutely depended upon to make your "WANTS" known in the home. The PREPAID RATE for "WANT" Advertisements in "THE CAMBRIAN" is-ONE INSERTION of 128 words (or under) for SIXPENCE, and THREEPENCE for every additional 6 words. Three insertions for the price of two. TELEPHONE NumisER 36. j TELEGRAMS Cambrian Newspaper, Swansea." I TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Delivered in Town Is. 3d. per quarter Post Free (United Kingdom) Is. 9d. „ (Foreign) 2s. 6d. „ Payable in advance. ADVERTISEMENTS received at the Offices, No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea, up to 11 o'clock on Thursday night. Those posted on Thursday night will be in time for publication on Friday mommg.
THE RHONDDA RAILWAY.
THE RHONDDA RAILWAY. •'Unjust, irrelevant and absurd. The whole of his remarks were devoid of common sense and reason, and did not deserve serious notice." That was what we wrote concerning Mr. Livesey's attacks on the Rhondda Railway last year. At this week's meeting of the Company the Irish railway expert's" criticisms were completely demolished by such authorities as Mr. Gibb, general manager of the North Eastern Railway, and Mr. T. B. Grierson, M.I.C.E., Westminster, London. These gentlemen have had long and valuable experience in railway management. Mr. Gibb occupies a foremost position, despite the petty vapourings of the manager of the toy railway at Donegal. What, in effect, do they say ? They say that the Rhondda Railway is managed on sound, commercial principles," and that there does not exist the slightest foundation in fact for Mr. Livesey's assertions. So much for our Irish friend. In the interests of the railway, and for the peace of mind of the shareholders, it would be | advisable to leave him severely alone in future, let him say what he may. It has been demonstrated beyond all doubt that the Rhondda Railway is managed on sound, commercial principles," and that what is required is increased traffic. Tuesday's meeting of the Company-we give a very full report in our inside columns—is interesting reading. At times it was just a trifle breezy, but the shareholders as a whole displayed more sense than when they last met. It is certainly not good business to decry one's own property, even though there be cause for it. Tn regard to the Rhondda such conduct is foolish, to say the least of it. This railway's experience is the experience of most railways, and we are among thosewho believe that within the next few years it will enter upon a dividend earning career. There is no need to seek evidence in support of that belief. There are signs on every side that an era of unwonted prosperity has set in. The town and port are on the up-grade the Harbour Trust returns shew substantial increases almost every month 0 al industries are booming, and there are signs of the tin-plate trade again becoming as flourishing as ever. This welcome revival has, apparently, not yet perceptibly affected the Rhondda Railway but when it is borne in mind that despite the- loss of the traffic destined for the Rio Tino Copper Works, Cwmavon, which is now conveyed ex ship from Port Talbot via Port Talbot Rr.ilway to that place, instead of ex ship at Swansea via the Rhondda Lioe, the wonder is that the increase in the receipts is as large as it is. We therefore have reason to believe that the latest returns are most encouraging, and we shall be surprised if the next six months do not enable the directors at the next general meeting to announce a very marked improvement. The chairman (Mr. M. B. Williams) in his comprehensive speech on Tuesday reviewed the history of the line. Of course, be told us much that we already knew—of the objects of the promoters, the seriousness of the opposition the numerous difficulties that attended almost every step forward, and of the promises of Jocal support. Throughout the whole speech, how- ever, there was a note of confidence, and that confidence is shared by his fellow directors. Swansea has not been faithful to the Rhondda Railway Company. A monopoly which hampered local trade was overcome onlj after years of strenuous and costly lighting, and facilities were offered traders A hich, at one time, they almost despaired of ever receiving. Their enthusiasm as the Company scored each triumph, and as each link in the line connecting Swansea with the Rhondda coal-field was finished, was given vent to at public meetings. Enthusiastic promises of permanent support were made by almost every one. But how have these promises been fulfilled ? The answer is to be found in the records of the railway. And then again, Swansea people neglected to assist the Company when fresh capital was required, with the result that preference stock had to be issued. As Mr. Morgan B. Williams pointed out at, Tuesday's meeting, had ordinary shares been substituted for this preference stock, the railway would now be able to pay a dividend of 2! per cent. Facts like this, which have so important a bearing on all commercial undertakings, should not be lost sight of by the share- holders. Since the inception of the Rhondda Railway considerable changes have taken place in South Wales, and they have more or less affected the undertaking. The Barry Dock and Railways and the Port Talbot Dock and Railways have come into being since the Rhondda was commenced. Most of us knew that the short- sightedness of Swansea's leading men years ago is responsible for the former, but we did not know until Tuesday last that some of, the old directors of the Rhondda Railway were also to blame in the matter. We have held all along that Cardiff and Barry have more to fear from Port Talbot than Swansea, although there is no doubt that we should receive much of the coal that will now necessarily be shipped at the new port. But while circumstances have arisen which adversely affect the Rhondda Railway, there are many circumstances which will work in its favour in future. The retirement of Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P., from the active management of the railway is much to be regretted. Sir John has rendered the town and port long and valu- able services, and we are not likely to forget the heroic fight he fought with others in promoting the undertaking. And probably no one regrets more keenly than he does the fact that the line does not pay dividends on its ordinary shares. Furthermore, those who know Sir John mnst also know that he would not have retired but for his failing health. He foreshadowed this step nearly two years ago. Swansea people know what value to place on the attack which one shareholder at Tuesday's meeting thought fit to make upon Sir John. It was a senseless attack, and unworthy of even the man who made it. But although Sir John has retired, the present directors are quite capable of managing the railway, and they may be relied upon to attend closely to the interests of the shareholders. Mr. J. E. Steven's suggestion that a committee should inquire into the management of the railway was readily accepted by the directors. It was a good suggestion, and we are confident that the committee's report will further prove the hollowness of Mr. Livesey's attacks. What is required to make the Rhondda Railway a profitable concern is more traffic. We believe that traffic will be forthcoming in future, but we think it right to remind local traders of the enthusiastic promises of support they made several years ago. The line has done much for Swansea. Let Swansea do its duty by the line.
NATIONAL REPRESENTATION.
NATIONAL REPRESENTATION. The movement which has been set on foot to erect a national monument to Simon de Montfort will appeal to educated English- men, using the term educated in a some- what restricted sense. It will appeal, that is to say, to those who really grasp the meaning of the chief epochs in English history. It is an old joke, but a pointed one, that for many minds English history begins with Oliver Cromwell, the bust of whom, by the way, is now receiving rather varied treatment in Parliament, while the proposed memorial at Huntingdon has collapsed. Others possess a more extended vision. With laborious scholarship and informed imagination, they trace the origin of the race to the wilds of Germany, and invite the student to look into the rock whence it was hewn and the pit whence it was digged. It is a long and complicated narrative, that of the making of England, but surely it is a fascinating one as well. And it is at times most wholesome and necessary to be reminded that, whatever may be said for or against the theory of continuity in the Church, there is the clearest continuity in the English State. History can only be taught intelligently by recognition of the truth, and in constitutional history especially it is dangerous to fix upon par- ticular events or particular characters as offering a self-contained and determinate causation of subsequent developments. At the same time there is, perhaps, an equal danger in depressing the particular event or the individual hero in order to emphasize the theory of tendency. It has happened again and again that great men have so controlled and guided the course of history that, but for them, it is inconceivable that history would have followed the line it did. The names may be well associated, that of the earlier as chief author, and that of the later as improver of the representative system by which the nation expressed its own will in its own government, in opposi- tion to the dictation of a monarch. With each the work was in some sense unconscious, becauso ttaBsovadiog in its ultimate effects the thought or imagination of the worker. But it was none the less real and only a very fantastic form of loyalty will object to it that it was the work of rebellion. The parallel is made closer, too, by the fact that the strong Baron and the strung Commoner, each in his day, apparently failed. The Victor of Lewes was stretched in death upon the field of Evesham, and his enemies I flourished. The Lord Protector, after a few ¡ years of a struggle so arduous that it would have broken any other heart but his, sank into the grave, whence his body was to be torn but a year or two afterwards by the ¡ triumphant Royalists, Yet the failures were not defeats, We have been speaking of the continuity of history, and if the principle be rigidly applied to the title given feimon de Montfort as the "father" or "author" of Parliaments, it becomes difficult, if not im- possible, to maintain the claim, Not to discuss the antagonistic claims of Bishop Stubbs and Professor Freeman with regard to the restricted or open constitution of the Witan-as to which it may suffice to say the latter's theory that all Freemen were en- titled to a hearing seems to be entirely gratuitous and unsupported by proof-it is, of course, true that in germ the representa- tive idea existed long before the issue of the Barons' War. Representative methods, as applied to the purposes of central govern- ments, begin to be seen early in the Northern regime. For the compilation of Domesday Book, the Conqueror required that juries representing each township should give evi- dence before the Commissioner. When Henry II. established itinerant justices, juries had again to attend to give evidence as to the taxable capabilities of the shires. The exigencies of a revenue were, in fact, the mainspring of the movement which re- sulted in a representative Parliament. At loggerheads with the Baronage, of whose Council the House of Lords is the historical survival, John sought aid from a wider con- stituency by summoning representative men of the shires to the Councils at Oxford and St. Albania. These Councils, however, were not Parliaments in any true sense. The cause of the Barons was the cause of national liberty, and, as every school boy knows, the real foundation-stone of Parliamentary re- presentation was the enforcement of Magna Charta. Nothing could have been more fortunate for the speedy development of the political life of England than the weakness of Henry III, A strong king might have succeeded in setting the Charter aside by calling around him a body of obedient vas- sals. As it was, the attempts to do so, com- bined with a fatuous foreign policy, a systematic patronage of foreigners, and, perhaps not least, a personal affront to the passionate Earl, led to the struggle in which nobles and burghers made common cause against kingly tyranny and papal exaction, and from which issued the famous Conven- tion, where for the first time, representatives of houses as well as of shires sat side by side to deliberate on affairs of State. In the assembly, transcient as it was, for the defeat at Evesham followed quickly after, the prin- ciple of national representation was em- bodied, and the close of the thirteenth century saw it elevated by the statesmanship of the First Edward into a permanent and vigorous factor in national life. In the fashioning of the House of Commons, two figures shine throughout the centuries. One —the greatest—was a Noble the other was I a King.
FORESTERS' HIGH COURT.
FORESTERS' HIGH COURT. VISIT OF THE DELEGATES TO SWANSEA. RECEPTION BY THE MAYOR. The Mayor (Mr. Richard Martin) and Cor- poration of Swansea received the delegates who were this week attending the High Court of the A.O.F. at Cardiff in the Swansea Market on Wednesday afternoon. Two special trains conveyed the visitors-some 1,400 in number-to Swansea, and they were received at the Swanses Market—for which building there were many expressions of admiration- by the Mayor and Mayoress, members of the Corporation, the local reception com- mittee, etc., and others. The local reception committee, etc., were com- posed of Bro. Hemmen (chairman), Dr. Soden, Bros. Harding. Jenkins. Benn (Mumbles), German, E. Skidmore, D.C.R., Thomas, H. Williams, H. Rogers, D.S.C.R., W. J. Matthews, the district secretary, and the newly-elected High Court auditor, and others. Amongst those present were the Mayor and Mayoress, Miss E. Martin, Miss Muriel Roberts, Mrs. Thomas Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Burnie, Mrs. Llewelyn Williams, Alder- men F. Bradford, Aeron Thomas, Howel Watkins, Rawlings, G. Morgan, and William Evans; Councillors James Jones, M. Hopkin, E. G. Protheroe, and Mrs. Protheroe, Coun- cillors Gustavus, Col. Pike, and D. Davies, Capt. Colquhoun, and others. The delegates sat down to an excellent luncheon, for which the Welcome Coffee Tavern Co., catered, in the lower side of the Market, and during the luncheon the Swansea County Council Band discoursed, under Mr. W. F. Hulley's leader- ship, some popular selections of music. The guests included the High Chief Ranger (Bro. G. Edwards, Cardiff), Bros. G. Lester Stead (permanent secretary), W. J. Spiller (High Court treasurer), D. Hosgood (High Court secretary), R. and G. Court, M. Fletcher, B. Lyons, T. Chappell (of the Executive Com- mittee). Councillors Robert Hughes, J.P., ani Illtyd Thomas (Cardiff), chairman and vice-chairman of the Cardiff Reception Com- mittee, and others. After the luncheon, the Mayor, in a few appropriate words, extended a hearty welcome to the visitors. They had, he re- marked, come in by the back way—(laughter) —where all the industries were but, without the works at Landore, Swansea would be nothing. However, they had a garden to the westward, and they wanted those visitors who did not go on the steamer to enjoy it. He knew Landore well, and he could say that nearly every householder there had taken the wise precaution of providing against a rainy day. They would find that the working class people of Swansea were entirely in sympathy with the work of the Foresters. It was because they cultivated the habit of thrift he most heartily welcomed the Foresters to Swansea, and he would like to say how glad he was that they were attempting to make every court in their Order financially sound. (Applause.) Mr. R. D. Burnie also gave an address, and the High Chief Ranger, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Mayor, spoke highly of the splendid reception given to the Order. It was a strong inducement to them to visit the town again. (Cheers.) The Permanent Secretary seconded. He remarked that they were told in Cardiff that they had come to the Metropolis of Wales. He was glad to see the friendly rivalry between Swansea and Cardiff, but he was surprised that the Mayor of Swansea had not put forward the claim for Swansea as the metropolis. (Laughter.) Perhaps it was modesty. However, after that splendid re- ception, he hoped some day to have the pleasure of returning to Swansea for a longer period. In conclusion, the Secretary invited the Mayor to visit the High Court during its sitting at Cardiff. Bro. Skidmore, D.C.R., supported, and the vote of thanks was carried with most hearty i acclamation in the Foresters' own peculiar fashion. The Mayor, in responding, alluded to the Secretary's remarks as to the metropolis, and said the man who was conscious of his own strength did not show it. (Laughter and cheers.) This concluded the proceedings in the Market, and the visitors enjoyed to the full the ample entertainment which the local reception committee, etc., had arranged for them. Whilst some visited the Mumbles, others took a very pleasant trip on the p.s. Brighton. Altogether Swansea's reception to the High Court was a most enthusiastic one, and the visitori3 fully enjoyed themselves.
- NOTES & NOTIONS.
NOTES & NOTIONS. The Evening Swindon Advertiser of July 29th contains an interesting account of a presentation to Mr. Richard Gadd, chief accountant of the Loco Department, G.W.R. Works, on retiring after 46 years' service. From it we learn that of the draughtsmen in 1853, only Mr. T. H. Wright, loco'superintendent at Neath, remains in the company's service. During that time Mr. Wright has served his employers faithfully and well, and has won their confidence and respect. Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P., chief superintendent of the Prudential Assurance Co. for the Swansea District, is the subject of an appreciative sketch in the Post Magazine and Insurance Company. Mr. Jones has a genuine love for his work," says the writer of the sketch, and the men under his superintendency are inspired by his enthusiasm. His unvarying kindness to them has long been remarked, and their regard for him is akin to affection, of which many pleasant manifestations in various forms have been given. Those best able to judge agree that he is an excellent man of business, combining tact and integrity with a genial temperament. Mr. Jones is a workman that needeth not to be ashamed." Brigadier Patton has very strongly contradicted the statements as to the mutinous conduct of & certain volunteer corps at Minehead, which statements, as our volunteering correspondent, who followed the manoeuvres, pointed out last week, were greatly exaggerated. Brigadier Patton also bears out in his telegram to a. contemporary the denial by our eorrespondent of the statement that hundreds of men fell out. This latter statement was made by an officer of the 1st Welsh, who does not withdraw his charge, but simply makes himself ridiculous by saying that the Llanelly men, in which, we presume, he includes the 1st Welsh, &tood the week's work better than any of the others! The Llanelly grumbling does not support this worthy officer's "praise." The grumbling still contiuues, and having already succeeded in getting their regiment laughed at in Parliament over the "mutiny" incident, certain members^of the 1st V.B. would seem to desire to become the laughing stock of the volunteer forces. They must, indeed, be a corps of aristocrats. When they wanted something to grumble at— instead of something to eat—they turned up their noses at the modest fare of bread and cheese and pickled onions. They went to camp expecting to be fed like fighting cocks and paid like princes and now we leara from a member of the E Company, that they were disappointed respect- ng the pay they anticipated receiving." The very idea of offeriug these men the soldier's shilling! lu their princely imaginings, the privates expected ls. day, the corporals 28., and the sergeants something more—the correspondent cannot say exactly how much but he modestly computefs the amount at 3s. 6d. or 4s. a day When the adjutant heartlessly read the usual regulations for the brigade camp, and mentioned the pay at a shilling a day with the graduated scale tor different ranks, the announcement, we read, "was received with suppressed murmurs through the ranks." Hey, presto! Another" mutiny." By all mean pay the volunteers more—if the tax-payers will submit to it—pay the soldier more, and give him Letter food; but why on earth should the aristocratic men of the 1st V.B. be paid more than the other volunteers who do their work uitJ as well, if not better, and do it without those unsoldierly grumbles. This member of the E Company has also something to say about the volunteer subjecting himself to the ue^raaationa essential to the maintenance of military discipline but there we willlelfoVe him and his corps. The conduct of the regiment is too ridiculous for serious treatment, and we can only add that the honest volunteer will see nothing degrading in the proper performance 01 his duty and the strict maintenance of discipline. I these grumblings were characteristic of the volunteer foroe as a whole, illØ early di8blloDdiD would save a lot of useless expenditure. At a committee meeting of the Mumbles Council on Tuesday Mr. Weaver introducei the question of electric lighting, and suggested that £25 be spent in securing advice as to how best it should be utilised at Mumbles. We understand the discussion was quite interesting, even it it was not quite instructive. Gas at Mumbles is 4s. per 1,00C cubic feet, and yet the enterprising Council decline to follow in the footsteps of even a. little place like Llandilo. They absolutely refuse to ascertain whether it would be cheaper to light the place by electricity. It would be much cheaper, of course, but Mumbles is so poor that it cannot afford to do anything to put money in its pocket! If some of the worthy Councillors could only be induced to take a fortnight's tour, we might hope for a change. As we have before stated, it would be a lucrative transaction were the ratepayers to defray the expense of such a. tour. At present no attempt is made to effect improvements. Upwards of 30,000 people travelled over the Mumbles line on Bank Holiday—a record number. It would be no exaggeration to say that fully 35,000 visited Mumbles in the course of the day. the sight of all these people set some of the councillors thinking," writes a correspondent. How many of the vast crowds would have stopped in the village a few hours had there been sufficient attraction? Can the councillors say ? Now, let us suppose the vacant ground at Dunns was a pleasure garden, with a pretty pavilion, comfortable seats, and that a band discoursed sweet music there every evening. How many of Monday's vast throng would havo found their way there who never entered the village at all, and how much money would they have left behind them ? To what extent would they have helped the rate- payers to defray the cost of acquiring and maintaining the land in question as a pleasure garden ? I am confident that were it properly managed it would more than pay for it3elf-it would enable other improvements to be effected without in any way increasing the rates." There is much force in our correspondent's contentions. Thousands of people travel by the Mumbles Railway who do not think of entering the village. There is nothing to attract them— no amusement, no life, no anything, but a re- markably picturesque view of Swansea and district and the bay. It is all very well to say that the place is well blessed with pretty cliff walks, bays and sands. Visitors want some- thing more than natural beauties. Even the members of the Mumbles Council should not expect them to be content with roaming about the cliffs from early morn till dewy eve. People, whether they be health seekers or no, will have amusement—they must be attracted by artificial means. Mumbles is within a few miles of huge populations. Yet the administrators do nothing to attract, everything is left to Nature. From the vacant piece of ground at Dunns may be obtained a wonderfully pretty and varied picture. The steep, rugged bill, dotted with old-world cottages and modern villas and houses, forms a fine background—in fact, the whole view is positively charming, and were the ground transformed into a pleasure-garden thousands of people would spend hours there. The result would be that the tradesmen would be greatly benefitted, and with the ratepayers generally. We believe that at least JE500 a year is lost to Mumbles because the village is so dull. The Council will regret their decision not to acquire the ground at Dunns sooner than they expect. We are pleased to notice on the list of the London Intermediate B.Sc., placed in the First Division, the name of Mr. Daniel Williams, sch col master under the Cardiff Schoal Board. He is the son of Mr. Watkin Williams, Clydacb, and a brother to Mr. W. W. Williams, architect, 63, Wind-street, Swansea,