The Cambrian

DEATH OF DR. ANDREW DAVIES. A FORMER SWANSEA PHYSICIAN The death of Dr. Andrew Davies on May 26th at Trevena, Newport, removes a former influential resident of Swansea. Born in Haverfordwest in 1824. he completed his professional education at Guv's Hospital, and practised at Abersychan, Monmouthshire, between 1849 and 1862. In the latter year Dr. Andrew Davies joined his brother, Dr. Ebenezer Davies, who succeeded to the practice of Dr. W. H. Michael on his retirement to take up the profession of a barrister, and practised in Swansea, until 1880, when be retired from practise and took up his residence in Cardiff. Dr. Andrew Davies, during his Swansea career, took a large share in the philanthropic agencies of the town. He was for several years superinten- dent of the Swansea Ragged School, and secretary of the Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. From 1864 to 1875 he was a surgeon on the staff of the Swansea Hospital and on his retirement was appointed a consulting surgeon of that institution. He was vicar's church- warden of St. Mary's between 1865 and 1879. On the formation of the Swansea School Board, he was appointed one of the three Church of England members of the Board, his colleagues being the late Rev. E. B. Squire, Vicar of Swan- sea, and the late Mr. Charles Bath. Dr. X)avie8 was largely the means of reviving the South Wales and Monmouthshire Branch of the British Medical Association, of which he was an ex-president, and secretary from 1870 to 1880. He was a Justice of the Peace for Monmouthshire, and chairman of the John Vipond and Co., Ltd Colliery Com- pany. His remains were interred in the church- yard of Trevethin, Pontypool.

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MR. CHAMBERLAIN AND OLD AGE PENSIONS. THE STATE AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain attended the Moveable Committee of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows, of which he is an honorary member, at Birmingham on Wednesday, and delivered an address, in which he dealt mainly with the possibility of resuscitating, through the means of the great Friendly Societies, and carrying to & practical conclusion, the proposals fer a sys- tem of State-assisted old-age pensions for those people who, by thrift, had themselves made provision in that airection. He de- clared himself as strongly opposed as ever to any system of universal old-age pensions, as being unjust to the taxpayer and destructive of the principles of thrift and self-provision, but he strongly advocated some system by which the State should contribute some- thing to the keep of the deserving poor v/ho had, by means of Friendly Societies, made provision for themselves, and he believed that such a scheme would remove much of the preseure of old-age sickae-s on Friendly Societies, and so remove one of tne cause* which brought about the actuarial unsoundness of which there was so much complaint now among all these societies. It would also encourage young members to remain in the societies, and so obviate the evil of secession, which was so rife- He advocated that the whole question should be taken up de novo apart altogether from the arena of party politics.

TERRIFIC EXPLOSION. STEAMER BLOWN TO ATOMS. A terrific explosion took place on the Mississipi on Tuesday on board the steamer Laurine, which was propelled by gasoline engines. The explosion took place in the erasoline tank. Among the cargo was 2,1001b. of dynimite, 1001b. of powder, eight cases of fuses, and 1,000 detonating caps. The explosion ret the vessel on fire, and when the flames reached the dynamite there was another terrific explo- sion, which blew the steamer to atoms. Only two people were killed by the first explosion. The others on board were got ashore before the more sericus explosion occurred.

.LORD MILNER. PEERAGE FOR THE HIGH COMMIS- SIONER OF SOUTH AFRICA. The King has been pleased to confer the dignity of a peerage of the United Kingdom upon Sir Alfred Milner, High Commis- sioner for South Africa and Administrator of the Transvaal and the Orange River Colon- ies, Sir Alfred takes the title of Lord Milner. Lord Milner arrived at Southampton from Cape Town on Friday, aboard the Saxon, and proceeded to London, where he was met by the Premier and Colonial Secretary and other exalted personages, and aocorded a magnifi- cent welcome by a vast assemblage of people. He drove to Marlborough House, with Lord Salisbury and Mr. Chamberlain, and was closeted with the King for some time. AN APPRECIATION. The Vicar of Aberpergwm contributes an article to the Cardiff "Mail" upon Lord Milner, who has just been elevdted to the peerage of Great Britain. The writer and his lordship was at Oxford together and the rev. gentleman says in the article:- -iTo the last Milner was the same unassum- ing, quiet, suave, good-natured young Ox- onian. He was a universal favourite, as, in- deed, he has been ever sinoe among those who have been personally acquainted with him. He was so when he was Mr. Stead's right-hand man on the staff of the 'Pall Mall Gazette'; he was so at the Inland Revenue Departmentj where he was regarded as Sf faultless Civil Servant; and Mr. Goschen is said to have regarded him as an ideal pri- vate secretary. Whether as servant or to master, he was civility itself. He had as Mr. Stead has testified, the. faculty of get- ting on with people which stood him in such good stead when he had to do with such widely contrasted Chancellors of the Ex- chequer as Sir William Harcourt and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. During his sojourn in Egypt, where he served as Under-Secre- tary for Finance for three years, he was, as I have myself been told in Cairo, beloved by English and Egyptians alike. He was brcught up in Germany, where his father practised as a doctor at Stuggort, tnd it need hardly be said that he is a good German scholar. It is very probable that by this time he has acquired a good knowledge of the kindred language, Dutch, which he set him- self to learn as soon as he arrived in South Africa. I am not sure of his exact height- his long legs give him the appearance of being taller than he really is; but I should take him to be about 5ft. lOin. He is short- sighted, resembling in that respect; as he does in his German associations, his great friend and patron Viscount Goechen. He has no recreations, being like, in that re- spect his other great friend Mr. Chamber- lain. He is like him also in his love of 81 good cigar. "There is nothing," he has said, "so healthy as a fat cigar." In every other respect he is the very antithesis of Mr Ch <m- berlain. So far from being provocative, he is one of the most conciliatory of men. So' far from being pushing and self-as&ertive, he is modesty itself. He is a bachelor—accord- ing to Mr. Stead, one of the three most dis- tinguished bachelors of our time, Mr. Balfour and Mr. Rhodes being the other two. He might have added a fourth—Lord Kitchener^ Such are a few particulars of the man whOl is 'the man of the hour' in England, of whom the late Dean Church said that he wast 'the finest flower of human culture' which the University of Oxford produced in our time, and of whom it was said when t'e was sent to Sotith Africa that no better man coillcy have been found in the whole of the Empire

MADAME PATTI AT NEATH. GRAND MORNING CONCERT. "HOME, SWEET HOME." A grand morning concert, arranged by the munificence of Madame Adelina Patti (Baroness, Rolf Cedestrom), took place at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, yesterday (Thursday), for the benefit of the poor of Neath, the Swansea Hospital, and "The Rest," Porthoawl. Thus again has the chatelaine of Craig-y-Nos proved how worthily she deserves the title, so rarely won, of "The Lady Bountiful." The concert was, of course, a great success, and Neath accorded the incompar- able cantatrice a right royal welcome. The streets were gay with bunting, and the line of route from the Neath and Brecon Railway Station to the Gwyn Hall was thronged with people. The general arrangements were admirable, thanks to the tact and energy of Mr. Edwin C. Curtis (Town Clerk of Neath), the Mayor (Mr. L. C. Thomas), and a small committee. Every seat in the great hall was occupied; indeed, not a single ticket was available on Wednesday, and it is confi- dently asserted that were the Gwyn Hall twice as large it would have been filled. The audience was fashionable and representative, and was materially augmented by Swansea people. Madame Patti has won her way deep into the hearts of the people of South Wales, and her large-beartedness, her charm of manner, and her great gifts will long be remembered. She was assisted at yesterday's concert by Miss Marianne Eissler, Miss Clara Eissler, Mr. Penderel Price, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz and Mr. Santley. The distinguished party journeyed from Craig-y-Nos by the Midland and Neath and Brecon Railways, and at the Neath Station were met by the Mayor and Mayoress of Neath (Mr. and Bftrs. fL. C Thomas), the Town Clerk, and others. The party, headed by a brass band, immediately pro- ceeded to the Gwyn Hall, the people en route cheering enthusiastically, while hats and hand- kerchiefs were waved from almost every window. The diva gracefully and smilinglyribowed her acknowledgments, and it was evident that she was both surprised end pleased at the warmth of the Weloome accorded her. The scene in the Gwyn Hall was animated and picturesque. The Idecorations were pretty, the platform was enriched with plants, palms and flowers, and the rich dresseB of the ladies enhanced the general effect. The programme contained many choice filorceaux, but every one naturally thought only of Patti! Miss Marianne Eissler and Miss Clara Eissler led the way with Corelli's "Adagio et Alleero," a duet for violin and harp. This work, which ranks amongst the choicest.treasures that Corelli's pen has bequeathed to his art, was admirably interpreted-with fine acoord and a perfect sense of the music's significance-and the artistes were loudly applauded.1 |Mr. Penderel ftrice. a tenor who has made a name for himself, came next with Balfe's exquisite but difficult Come into the Garden, Maud." The appearance Of Mr. Wm. Santley was the signal for an enthusiastic outburst of applause. The great baritone smiled andlf bowed. And What an artiste he is—actorl and vocalist in one. In spite of advancing year a he maintains all the freshness an d vigour of youth, and his voice has lost none of its richness and Power. His heart was pourtrayed in his smiling face and warm, kindly eyes, and before he gave utterance to a single note he had captured the hearts of his audience. He sang Gounod's Maid Of Athens" with rare expression and effect, and in response to a determined encore he gave Hatton's "To Anthea." Santley is a great flioger and actor, and it is not likely < that Neath will hear his equal again.WMi88 Clara Eissler followed with Æolian Sounds" (John Thomas), harp solo. It was beautifully executed, address and accuracy alike being delightful. The expect- ancy and excitement in th, hall £ at| this stage could almost be felt, fO" was; not Patti to follow with the next item? -The fair diva was led to the front of the platform by the Town Clerk (Mr. Curtis), and the huge audience broke out into rapturous applause. It was a greeting that must have flatterel even Madame Patti, accus- tomed as she is to receptions suoh as are rarely accorded motoarchs. She looked radiantly happy and beautiful, and, as she 'gracefully: bowed her acknowledgments, cheer followed cheer. The Queen of Song was attired in a. magnificent grey silk skirt, embroidered with silver spangles and true-lover's knots; her bodice was of grey chiffon, also embroidered with silk spangles, and her white hat was embroidered with gold and black and white egrets trimmed with roses. She also wore three Orders—the Swedish Order for Art and Literature, a Russian Order, and the French Les Palmas. For a couple of minutes the great songstress stood smiling and bowing— O'er thy mobile face Bewitching light and shade, Of thoneht and feeling made. In earnest and in play each other chase." The Jewel Song from Faust (Gounod) was Patti'a first song. She sang it as only she can aim? it. The huge audience hnng on her notes spell-bound. Her voice, so rich, so rare, so bewitching, was never heard to finer effect. There was no mistaking the applause that ensued; it was irresistible, and the Baroness responded with Lotti's Pur dicesti." As one listened to this sweetest of nightingales one ceased to wonder at the late Mr. S. C. Gamwell writing— And then thy voice thy majesty of song, It waftB the listening soul From pole of grief to pole Of wondering joy, and bears the heart along- The willing heart—that only asks to hear More of the siren strain, Again and yet again, Sweet with the sweetness of Bome happier aphere t" At the conclusion of the encore song, and when ahe bad returned to acknowledge the applause and cheers, the Town Clerk of Neath presented Patti with an exquisite bouquet. The next item Was a solo violin, "Zigeunerweisen," (Sarasate) by Miss Marianne Eissler. The piede gained much from the neatness and precision which put every note at the right place at the proper moment, and the clever violinist deserved the applause that greeted its execution. She responded with Schumann's "Traumerie." Expectancy and joyous anticipation again ran high, for tbe next item was a duet "La ci darem" (Don Giovanni), Mozart, by Madame Patti and Mr. Santley. The artistes were vociferously applauded as they stepped to the front of the platform. To say that the duet was superbly rendered would be to put it mildly. The voices blended beautifully, the cantatrice threw her heart into the spirit of the piece, and the baritone did likewise. The result was a duet of great charm, and it worked the listeners into a high pitch of admiration and enthusiasm. The acting Was perfect; we have never seen anything to equal it, and this, combined with the rich and rare voices, left an imperishable impression upon all who had the good fortune to be present. Even Mr. Wilhelm •Ganz was carried away by the piece, for at the conclusion hp gave utterance to an earnest, admiring and half-suppressed "brava." An encore was inevitable, and to the delight of the audience Patti and Santley repeated the duet. This concluded the first part of the programme. The second portion was opened by Mr. Penderel Price singing Blumenthal's The Message." Mr. Price shewed more of the true artist in this than in his first effort, while he sang with more confid- ence. As an encore he sang I'll sing thee songs of Araby." Madame Patti again appeared amid a storm of applause. She was down to sing Rossini's Cavatina, "Assisa a pie d'un solace." from Otello, with harp accompanimont by Miss Clara Eissler. As the cantatrice stood smiling, and waiting for Mr. Ganz and Miss Eissler to "get the key," a child's voice was heard far back in the gallery. Patti's face immediately became illumined with the sweetest of smiles, and looking in the direction of the infantile intruder she uttered "Oh!" as though she meant to say "So that is my rival! The incident did not go unnoticed, and it elicited hearty applause. To say that Rossini's cavatina was grandly rendered would be superfluous; the diva seemed I to improve with each effort, and the fascination of the audience became more intense. Of course, another encore was demanded, and Patti gave Gosti's La Serenata — another triumph such as only she can achieve. Mr. Santly followed .with Hatton's "Simon the Cellarer," which he rendered with charming ease and splendid effect. As an encore he sang Here's a Health unto His Majesty," and if ever a song was acted as well it was sung this one was. For her exquisite execution of a harp solo, La Danse des Sylphes" (Godefroid), Miss Clara Eissler was encored, and she gave a Welsh air, which was naturally received with en- thusiasm. Madame Patti was again given a rapturous welcome as she appeared to Sing Solveig's song, The Winter may leave us" (Grieg). Once again did the audience clamour for an encore, and joyous applause arose when the preliminary strains of "Home, Sweet Home" fell upon the ear Patti's heart was in the song, she thrilled the hearts of her hearers, and she brought out the pathos and beauty of Home, Sweet Home" to the full. Will there be another to sing Home, Sweet Home" as Patti sang it yesterday? To- day she certainly reigns supreme, if only by reason of her interpretation of a song dear to the hearts of thousands all the world over. The applause that followed" Home, Sweet Home" was almost deafening, and thrice did the great diva appear to bow her acknowledgments. But 'twas not enough. Patti saw that, and she kindly sang" Comirg through the Rye as an encore. Perhaps in no effort during the afternoon did she display her powers and charms as an actress to finer effect than in this, and again was she rewarded with admiring applause. The last item in a rich and rare programme was a trio for violin, harp and piano—Mendelssohn's "Pre- lude"—by Miss Marianne Eissler, Miss Clara Eissler, and Mr. Wilhelm Ganz. To belaud this "Prelude" would amount to "wasteful and ridiculous excess." It was given with great care and finish to the manifest enjoyment of an audience which had been well-nigh satiated with good things. Mr. Wilhelm Ganz was the con- ductor of the concert. Before the audience dispersed an interesting ceremony took place. Madame Patti and her friends assembled on the platform, together with the Mayor and Town Clerk of Neath, Dr. Latimer (representing the Swansea Hospital), and Mr. Percy Harrison, Birmingham. The Baroness was escorted to her seat by the Mayor. Mr. E. C. Curtis read the following illuminated address To the Baroness Rolf Cederstrom (Madame Adelina Patti). The Corporation of Neath, with the Commit- tees of the General Hospital at Swansea, and of The Rest" Convalescent Home at Portheawl, desire to record their grateful appreciation of your ladyship's most recent act of benevolence towards the suffering and the poor. Very frequently since your advent to Wales your ladyship has been pleased to think of the many who, in a populous community like this, are to be found in want, and your gracious efforts have aided materially to lighten the burden of the distressed and to relieve the anguish of those in pain. To-day's magnificent concert at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, which you have once more arranged for charitable projects, and in which yOu have been so nobly assisted by Mr. Santley and other distinguished musicians, cannot fail to linger in our memories as one of the brightest of historic occasions. It has been truly said of your ladyship that The whole wide world adores thee. At thy feet Monarch and peoples bend Happy if they may lend Their potency to do thee honour meet. Thou reignest without rival on the Throne Of music and thy nod Like an enchanter's rod, Turns all our heads, and makes our hearts thine own. But not alone for marvels such as these Seek we to Bound thy fame; We celebrate thy name For acts that consecrate the arts that please. For rich remembrance of the sick and poor, For sympathies that shed Ease o'er the sufferer's bed, And drive the wolves of hunger from the door. w < w Thanks, Queen of Song no royalty of blood Could make us half as proud, Or win such deep and loud Applause as thy good deeds of sisterhood.' These sentiments of genuine admiration and gratitude find a ready echo in the heart of every one now present; and we earnestly pray that your ladyship may yet live many years to par- ticipate in the blessings that ever wait on virtuous deeds, and richly to enjoy the luxury of doing good. Given nnder the Common Seal of the Corpora- tion of the Borough of Neath, and subscribed on behalf of the Swansea Hospital and of the Portheawl Rest, this 30th day of Miy, in the first year of the twentieth century. L. C. THOMAS, Mayor. EDWIN C. CURTIS, Town Clerk. H.. A. LATIMER. Chairman, General Hospital Committee, Swansea. W. H. HUGHES, Hospital Secretary. J. P. TUEBERVILL, Chairman of Com- 1 mittee of The Rest,' Portheawl. S. H. STOCKWOOD, Secretary to The Rest.' The Mayor of Neath (Mr. L. C. Thomas) said it gave him the greatest pleasure, on behalf of the people of Neath, to present the address to the Baroness Rolf Cederstrom. He sincerely hoped that the cause of charity-which the Baroness had so near at heart—would bring her amongst them again at no distant date. (Applause). Mr. Percy Harrison said he had been honoured by the request of Madame Patti to express, on her behalf, the deep appreciation of the graceful address just presented her, and of the support which enabled her to achieve a result which was very near to her heart. Nothing amongst all her triumphs gave her greater pleasure than to devote her gifts to the relief of the suffering and afflicted. (Applause.) Madame Patti and her friends then left the hall amidst a soene of much enthusiasm. It is ex- pected that a substantial sum has been realised by the concert.

THE GRAND THEATRE. "SOMEBODY'S SWEETHEART." A large audience gave a. very good recep- tion to "Somebody's Sweetheart" at the Grand Theatre on Monday evening. "Some- body's Sweetheart" is a musical comedy which contains a good many pretty songs and dances, and a happy little story humor- ously, and often dramatically told. The characters were all admirably taken. Miss Sarah Dudley as Lalu, the heroine; and Mr. George Harris, the hero, were a capital couple, whilst Mr. Austin Lenton, as Martin Blabbs, was a most entertaining humorist. Good scenery, bright musical numbers, and a good company make "Somebody's Sweet- heart" a most enjoyable entertainment. Next week, Mr. T. Morton Powell's stock season commencs w,th "London After Dark. A good company includes Mr. John Clyde, Miss Gracie Murielle, Mr. Fred Ter- riss, Mr. Tom Wallace, and Miss Emily Ste- vens. These are well-known members of their profession, and next week's play os a powerful one.

POOR LAW WORK IN SWANSEA. THE QUESTION OF A MAXIMUM SCALE OF SALARIES. At the adjourned meeting of the Swansea Board of Guardians yesterday (Thursday), the Rev. E. O. Evans asked, in regard to a number of applications for increases in salary, if he could be informed what proportion the cost of administration bore to the amount of relief granted, and further, how the salaries now paifl compared with the salaries which were obtained under the old regime ? Mr. Griff. Davies: I can answer that in a moment. I was elected seven years ago, and since then the salaries all round have in- creased something like forty to fifty per cent. Not only that, but we have increased the nurses; we have increased every department in the workhouse. There is no comparison. We have been trying to fix a maximum salary for all offices, and we are very much obliged to the committee for doing it now. Mr Wm. Williams Former committees have fixed maximums in past years, and afterwards they have been altered. Dr. Gomer Lewis And will again. The Rev. E. O. Evans then said a. few words on behalf of the long-suffering rate- payers." He thought it their duty to discour- age a disposition on the part of their officials to become students of what he would call comparative salarology on account of the limits of the English language. Directly there was an application made for an increase of salary on the part of a Swansea official they were referred to Cardiff and Barry, or some other place of mushroom growth, and, possibly duration. He was pleased with the recommendation of the committee fixing a maximum. Replying to the query of Mr. Evans, Mr. H. G. Solomon stated that whilst they paid £ 20,000 for indoor and outdoor relief, the cost of admin- istration was £316, a percentage of 12J. Mr. David Griffiths expressed the opinion that the total amount paid in salaries to-day was not so much as it was five years ago. Mr. Griff. Davies: Refer to the old books then Mr. J. W. Johnston rose to a point of order. He suggested that Mr. Griffiths and jMr. Davies should be a small committee to go into the matter.

AQUATIC GALA AT THE BATHS. SWANSEA POLO TEAM DEFEATED. The Swansea Swimming Club opened the season last (Thursday) night with a grand aquatic gala at the Baths. A large attendance wns attracted by the varied and enjoyable programme, which included a polo match between the Swan- seaites and the celebrated Osborne team (tor seven years holders of the English cup), exhibi- tions in fancy swimming, polo ball throwing, &c., by the Osborne men (who hail from Manchester), and a match between the Swansea Second polo team and the Y.M.C.A. This last-named event, which opened the proceedings, resulted in an easy win for the Seconds by five goals to nil. J. Doherty, the international's brother, was responsible for three. The "piece de resistance," however, was the match between the Swansea premiers and Osborne. The teams were as follows Swansea-Goal keeper, H. Mills left back, W. Doherty; right back, Gil. Rees (oapt.); half back, Goff. Jones; centre forward, W. H. Shaw left forward, G. Jenkins; right forward, D. Sutherlsnd. Osborne-Goal keeper, —. Lambie; left back, E. Robinson right back, P. H. Lister; half back, W. Kay; centre forward. J. H. Derbyshire (capt.); left forward, G. Wilkinson; right for- ward, J. W. Shaw. The Swansea team is much weaker this year than last, as two of their best players-David Sutherland and Thomas Francis-are still at the front, while another couple have left the town. Consequently, no one was sur- prised that the game turned out a one-sided affair. It was easily observable that the Swansea men were out-classed all round. Still, to their credit be it said, they played up with admirable dash and vim; and although defeated, they were by no means disgraced. In the first half Derby- shire scored three goals, and Shaw two, while in the second moiety Shaw and Kay put on one each, the match thus ending in a win for the visitors by seven to nil. A school boys' race (50 yards) which created a good deal of interest resulted as follows :— lat, G. Morris 2nd, A. Loates. It should, how- ever, be stated that a. youngster named E. Taylor really came in first, but owing to a misadventure he was disqualified. The following gentlemen were the officials:- Judges-Messrs. H. Russell, R. L. Sails, D. Davies and Captain Thomas; handicapper-Mr. H. Mills; starter and timekeeper, Mr H. Mills; referea for polo matches-Mr. Ivor Evans hon see.-A. D. Edwards, 10, Brunswick-street, Swansea.

FASHION NOTES. [BY MESSRS. BEN EVANS AND CO., LIMITED, CSWAN8EA. | The shop windows strike one as more than usually gay this season, and whether or no this is the case, the fact remains that there is everywhere to be beheld a. wonderful pro- fusion of the most lovely fabrics which skill and good taste can produce. This perfection is the result of years of work and close atten- tion to the most minute details given by the manufacturers, their artists, and the most famous "creators" in the world of dress. Excelsior is ever their motto, and the con- stant demand for novelties, which comes with every ensuing season, serves to spur them on to fresh efforts and triumphs. The tones of colour fashionable at present are exceedingly delicate, and the many gradual gradations through which white passes till it reaches grey or mauve shade are really marvellous. A dress which caused a con- siderable sensation at a "Church. Parade" last week was made of fine cloth of a tone deeper than white, and yet not cream or stone colour. It might be designated as the palest possible putty colour. It was very simple but well-made over an under-dress of pale green silk, the most noticeable feature of this toilette being a sort of lattice-work down the side of the bodice and skirt made of narrow black velvet ribbon and small gold buttons. It was worn with a large black toque, which came well in front of the face and was trim- med, or rather wreathed with shaded foliage. A white silk sunshade, bordered with green, added the last touch to a very "chic tout ensemble." Green in every imaginable tone is much in demand, especially the tender shade which matches the green of the buds and young leaves, while perhaps it is almost at its best as "reseda" in foulard and batiste, trimmed with a profusion of lace, which softens it greatly, and an accompanying touch of black will be found to render it still more be- coming. One of the latest form of trimming for gowns and summer boleros is an applique oretonne of a floral design generally, and a pretty blouse on view shows this addition to its decorative items. It is made of white "Chine" silk, with a collar and front of transparent lace and a square collar bor- dered with an applique of pink and green cretonne flowers, outlined with narrow gold cord. The front is finished by a large ros- ette of narrow black velvet ribbon, from which depend numerous ends, finished by gold tags. For a dressy blouse nothing could be more stylish. The taffeta blouse is par- ticularly well suited to morning wear, while very pretty and fresh looking are those of pink batiste and zephyr made up with tucked or honey-combed insertions of white cambric and with white Swiss embroidered collars and cuffs. Swiss embroidery is very popular on both blouses and gowns, while the newest chemi- settes are compoeed of bunches of Swiss or Madeira work divided by lace. The pretty zephyr morning frocks, trimmed with em- broidery, are especially to be recommended to the girl with a limited dress allowance who possibly makee her own gowns as these robes can be obtained ready-made and com- plete, save for a foundation and the few trifling alterations which may be necessary to ensure a neat fit. They are also eminently suited to withstand repeated visits to the laundry, as there is nothing to get out of or- der, and the colours are fast, or very nearly so. Soft linen frocks are also much in de- mand and undoubtedly prove a success. A red linen gown, made sailor fashion and re- lieved by a wide white collar and band and a black silk tie, looks exceedingly smart for seaside wear.

Lord George Sanger's famous circus, hippro- drome, and menagerie, is booked to visit Swansea on June the 13th and 14th. Lord George's showe is quite a favourite in this town, and as the "English Barnum," has several new features on this occasion, no doubt the public will patronise it in large numbers. •

THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT SWANSEA, THURSDAY. Taking into consideration the loss of two working days, owing to the holidays, the trade of the port in the week was very satisfactory, and compares favourably with the same period of last year. Entries of shipping in ballast 22,387 tons, as against 31,509 tons the previous week, and 31,610 tons last year. The imports include—France, pitwood Norway, pyrites Spain, iron ore Germany, grain and general; Holland, general; Roumania, grain Cape of Good Hope, copper ore and regulas New York, oil. Shipments of coal comprise-France, 16,726 tons Italy, 2,500 tons; Sweden, 3,500 tons; Germany, 1,940 tons; Holland, 2,840 tons; Algeria, 2,917 tons China, &c., 1,695 tons San Francisco, 4,000 tons. Patent Fuel- France, 1,900 tons; Spain, 3,200 tons Italy, 1,400 tons Greece, 2,120 Algeria, 1,450 tons. Clearances of tin-plates and general goods, France, 522 tons; Portugal, 280 tons; Holland, 570 tons Italy, 300 tons Straits, China, Japan, &c., 3,000 tons. IMPORTS, Coastwise—Pig iron, 1,450 tons; steel scrap, 718 tons tinplates, 105 tons; steel rails, 16 tons copper ore, 100 tons; pitch, 195 tons; building materials, 325 tons manure, 110 tons hay, 20 tons sundries, 2,464 tons. IMPORTS, Foreign — France, pitwood 790 tons; Norway, pyrites, 1,150 tons; Germany, grain, 637 tons, general, 350 tons Holland, general, 100 tons; Belgium, sand, &c., 216 tons; Roumania, grain, 2,600 tons; Cape of Good Hope, copper ore, 3,183 tons, regulas, 735 tons, copper bottoms, 36 tons. Imports 18,700 tons, and exports foreign 52,982 tons, compared with 20,317 Jpns, and 60,049 tons respectively last year. EXPORTS FOREIGN.—Coal, 38,240 tons; patent fuel, 10,070 tons; and tinplates and general goods, 4,672 tons.

WHITSUNTIDE AT SWANSEA. RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS. Whitsuutide at Swansea was favoured with glorious weather-brilliant sunshine with scarcely a breeze stirring—the ideal thing for holidav making. It is scarcely surprising that such propitious climatic conditions were taken advan- tage of by all those who found themselves able to do so. The cheap day excursions run to and from town'by the various railway companies were patronised by thousands of persons, of both -exes and all ages from an early hour the railway stations presented scenes of considerable animation, but the arrangements that had been made were of Fuch a "thorough" character that tbfre was no actual confusion, nor did there ot'cur the slightest accident. No accurate es- timate of the number of visitors brought by the G.W.R. can yet be obtained, but we are as-ured that the returns will establish a record locaijy. The L. & N.W. Railway igsued 5,000 cheap tickets from Swansea to vatioUo places of interest, while about 5,000 persons were brought here. Upwards of 2.000 ex- cursionists came in by the Midland Railway, 1.300 going away. The Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway brought apprnximately 6,000, the outgoing passengers numbering close upon 1,500. The Mumbles Railway and Pier Company took 30,000 down to Swansea's attractive suburb, and of this number upwards of 15,000 paid for admission to the pier, where the great attraction was the 1st G.V.A. band, while no less than 35.000 tickets were issued on the electric care in the town. These figures constitute a triple record, and it is gratifying to note that nothwithstand- ing the abnormal traffic, there was not a single mir-hap throughout the day. In deference to well-established custom, many of the Nonconformist Sunday Schools held their annual outings on Whit-Monday, amongst others, the Castle-street (Cong.), Ebenezer, CarmartHen- road (Cong.), Terrace-road (C.M.), and York. place (Baptist) Schools, Pell-street (Primitive Methodist) and Hill Chapel Schools- The only Mai attraction of a sppciel character was the sports organised by the Swansea Amateur Athletic Association at the Cricket Field, which was a great success in every way. In the evening the Grand Theatre and New Empire were well filled.

The June monthlies published by S. W. Patridge and Co., London, are now on sale, viz.. "Our Own Gazette," "The Family Friend," "The Friendly Visitor," "The Children's Friend," and "The Infants^ Mag- azine," all at one penny each, and "The Band of Hop", Review" at the modest half-penny. These montlTIies are well illustrated. "Tbe Children's Friend" is quite a holiday num- ber. containing as it does a budget of bright letters about their holidays from boys and girls. It is also strong on the fiction side this month, and in every age young people will find interest, amusement and profit.

THE WEEK IN SWANSEA. ROYAL INSTITUTION. The President (Mr. C. H. Glascodine) will occupy the chair at the annual meeting of the Royal Institution of South Wales, which taies place on June 11th. SWANSEA SAILORS' SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this excellent so- ciety will be held at the Sailors' Rest next Monday evening. The Hon. Odo Vivian will preside, and the Revs. J. L. Thomas and E. Nicholas will speak. FIRE IX OYSTERMOUTH-ROAD. A fire took place in some sheds owned by Mr. Merriman. coal merchant, Oystermonth- road, on Monday afternoon. The fire was extinguished before a great amount of dam- age was done. PROPERTY SALE AT SWANSEA. On Thursday afternoon, Mr. David 8 ch- erts, auctioneer, offered for sale by public auction, at the Royal Hotel, several valu- able leasehold houses in the town. They were all withdrawn, however, with the ex- ception of No. 120, Bi-yn-roa,d., Swansea, which was disposed of for the sum of JE357 10s. FOR SERVICES RENDERED. Master Lionel Morris, a son of Mr. H. J. Morris, Conservative agent, rendered admir- able assistance to the "Daily Post" War Fund. He has been presented with an ex- cellent watch, which bears the following in- scription Presented to Master Lionel Mor- ris, in recognition of his services in cellec-t- ing for 'Daily Post' War Fund.-Yarch, 1901." OVERDUE SWANSEA SHIP. Some amount of anxiety had been Saused owing to the Swansea barquentine Daisy outward bound to Monte Video being some forty days overdue, but all relief was al- layed yesterday (Thursday), when the owners (Messrs. T. P. Richards and Co.), received a wire from Capt. Morgan Bevan, the mas- ter. whese family reside at Gower, stating that the vessel had arrived but was damaged owing to bad weather. BIRTH OF TRIPLETS. On Friday morning. Mrs. Lillie Phillips, living at 36, Nixon-terrace, Morriston, and the wife of a rollerman employed at the Beaufort Works, gave birth to triplets— three girls, all of whom, with the mother, are doing well. Dr. Gabe was in attendance, and it is his intention, on behalf of the fam- ily, to apply to the King for the bounty of £ 3 usually given by the late Queen in such cases. LIFEBOAT SATURDAY FUND. A meeting of the Advertising Committee of the Swansea Lifeboat Saturday Fund was held on Friday morning. Miss Brock pre- sided. The secretary reported that the Swansea Cricket and Football Club had sub- scribed JSIO. and it was resolved to thank the committee for their generous subscription. Airangements were made for the street col- lections, and the Ladies' Committee were a'ked to select six presidents for flower stalls during the afternoon and evening for the fund. The railway companies and steamer owners have consented to consider the run- ning of excursion trains on Thursday, July 18th, the date of the gala at the Mum- bles. CASWELL BAY HOTEL. At the Hotel Metropole yesterday (Thurs- day) afternoon, Mr. S. T. Lucas, the well- known Swansea auctioneer, acting on the in- structions of the trustees of the estate of Alfred Jepson. deceased offered for sale by public auction that old established and charmingly situated hostelry, known as the Caswell Bay Hotel. There was a very small attendance. The Caswell Bay Hotel,' which ic distant about 3^ miles from the Mumbles- road station of the L. and N.W.R., and li miles from the Mumbles Railway Station, stands at a healthy elevation above the sea. faces sc/uth, and commands extensive and really magnificent sea and land views, em- bracing Sker Point. Porlock Bay. Lundy Island .and the hills of Devon and Somer- set. A year or so ago important additions and alterations were made to the property, so that at the present time it is one of the most complete and up-to-date hotels of its size in the whole neighbourhood. The auc- tioneer, in his opening remarks, dwelt upon the foregoing points, and remarked that the hotel had been worked at a profit for nine years. Nevertheless, he received no bid for the propertv. and consequently the sale fell through. We learn, however," that negotia- tions were afterwards entered into with a view to a sale by private treaty. THE HEATHER BELL. The pretty pleasure-boat Heather Bell- the latest addition to the conveniences of Swansea holiday trippers-made a trial trip on Saturday in lovely weather. The trip was in every way a success. At the invita- tion of the owner, Mr. Edwin Hunt, a num- ber of local gentlemen were on board, amongst them being Mr. F. Smith (traffic manager, L. and N.W. Railway), Mr. J. W. Jones, Mr. Rees, Mr. H. McDonnell, Mr. Towers, Mr. C. R. Peacock, Mr. D. Glas- brook, Mr. Isaac Glasbrook, Mr. David James (Mumbles Railway), Mr. A. Shaddick, Mr. F. Margave, Mr. W. A. James, Mr. Rayner, Councillor Moy Evans, Mr. C. Organ, Capt. Hammond, Mr. Barclay, Mr. A. Mitchell ai>d representatives of the Press. With Capt. J. W. Peacock, a courteous and most capable officer in charge, the Heather Bell left Har- ris' Yard (where she has been und'rgpmg a complete overhauling) in the afternoon, and shaped her course down the Bristol Channel. Everyone on board was delighted with the trip and with the behaviour of the vessel. The passengers are well looked after, and the catering department, under the owner's supervision, is one of the many good things to be enjoyed on a. well-managed steamer. The Heather Bell made several trips from the Mumbles Pier over the Whit- sun holidays, all of which were well patron- ised. YESTERDAY'S POLICE. At the Swansea. Police Court (yesterday) (Thursday), Chas. Carrington. a travelling actor, was charged with sending a letter to a young woman in Swansea ,named Mary Agatha Rees, of 26, Mansel-street, Swansea, "demanding money with menaces and with- out reasonable or proper cause." Mr. R. T. Leyson appeared to prosecute, and Mr. Hy. Thompson was for the defence. The case for the prosecution was that whilst in Swansea, prisoner and the complainant became ac- quainted through lodging in the same house. On the strength of this he obtained some jewellery, and subsequently from Oldham he wrote the letter to the complainant, in which he made a loathsome charge apainst her and asked for certain costs he had been put to. Complainant replied by requesting the re- turn of the jewellery. She did not now ap- pear, but sent a communication to the court asking the case to be withdrawn, and Mr. Leyson ifi order that the reason might be gone into requested an adjournment f' r three weeks. Mr. Thompson argued that a remand could not be granted, but the Bench decided upon the adjournment, the Public Prosecutor to be appealed to in the mean- time.—A asummons against Margaret O'- Brien. of the Mansel Arms, Pentre, for an elleged breach of the Sunday Closing Act was dismissed.—A settlement out of Court was allowed in connection with certain pro- ceedings taken against employes of the Mor- riston Colliery Company, who had absented themselves front work.—Charles Harver, a labourer, of no fixed abode, was fined 50s., or a month's imprisonment, for the theft of a silver chain from Louis Lippman, at the Adelaide Hotel, on Tuesday.-A summons against George Goatley, mason. Cwmbwrla, and his wife for neglecting their four cVl- dren was adiourned for a month.—A Landore lad, W. H. Williams ,of Bennett-street. was ordered to receive six strokes with the birch rod for obstructing an engine on the G.W.R. by lifting a brake of a wagon which it was stated by Mr. Willie Smith, who pros- l ecuted, ran to the facing points before it was stopped. A disaster waa only narrowly averted.

SWANSEA PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. By the kind permission of Mr. Arthur Gil- bertson, the members of the Swansea Photo- graphic Society visited Glanrhyd. Pontar- dawe, on Saturday. Sefteral photographs having been taken of the interior of the cburoh, the party adjourned to Mr. Gilbert- son's house, where tea was provided for tbem, Miss Holmes presiding at the table. After tea they were conducted to the falls and other picturesque parts of the Cwm, where the cameras were again busy. The party then returned to Swansea, having spent a most enjoyable afternoon in what all agreed to be one of the loveliest spot in the neigh- bourhood of Swansea. PRESENTATION AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. At the Swansea Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Mr. John Grove, who is leaving the town for London, was presented with a mas- sive gold watch and Albert with seal at- tached. The watch bore the following in- scription: "Presented to Mr. John H. Grove by members of the Swansea Chamber of Com- merce, May, 1901." Amidst a large assembly of members the presentation was made by Mr. Griffith Thomas, chairman of the Swan- sea Harbour Trust, with an appropriate speech. The recipient briefly returned thanka and all present wished Mr. Grove every suc- cess in his new sphere. The watch and chain was supplied by Messrs. John Davies, Limi- ted, Wind-street, Swansea, and were much admired.