The Cambrian

DISTRICT NEWS. SWANSEA DISTRICT. Sir Lewis Morris, Sir James HilLs-Johnes, and Sir John. Williams will attend the dinner to Mr. Balfour. to which Coi. Pryce Jones has invited all the Welsh Parliamentary represen- tatives. A conccrt Wen held ui connection with the Temperance Ironside* at Hebron Congrega- tional Vestry, Clydach. on Saturday. Mr. Henry Lewis presided. The following pro- gramme was gone through:—Songs. "Roge of Sorrow." Hannah lijbs: Handwrit- ing on the Wail." Agnes John. Bryu- aerw; violin duet. "Highland MemorL^ Messrs. John Thomas and Jacob Jones: din logue. "Should total abstinence be one of the conditions tor church membership." Messrs. David Thomas and Thomas John. Miss Liz- zie Davits was the accompanist. On Saturday a concert was held at Cal- faria Chapel. Fforestfach. Mr. Edward Daniel (High Sheriff of Glamorgan) presided. The building was packed, and the Royal Tre- orky Male Voice Party proved a great af- traction, their renderings being magnificent. Messrs. Aneurin Edwards, Todd Jones, Ed- wards, James Devonald. and Misses Gertrude Wedlake gav; solos, trios and quartettes, and greatly delighted the big audience. "Italian Salad' and "The Tyrol" were perhaps the most elfective of the choruses, but the entire programme was a brilliant one., and the chair- man cordially thanked the party for the musi- cal treat provided.

MORRISTON MEMS. Zion Welsh Baptist Chapel is now holding a fortnight's prayer meetings in return for the harvest. A good day's competition is pmmsed at the Opera House on Saturday .when the Caifara Eisteddfod is held. The Nonconformists are not quite satisfied with their protest meeting against the Educa- tion Bill, and intend arranging tor a further meeting shortly. The Parish Councn of Clase Rural held its monthly meeting last week. but failed to do much work. the members being mixed up in rine styie over a "roads and ways" discus- sion. Morriston Sunday School Union.—Tho committee of the Sunday Schools under the Morriston Union passed a resolution the other Sunday condemning the Education Bill on various grounds, which have nearlv all been covered at meetings against the Bifl. Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—Services! for the season's harvest were held at both Tabernacle and Libanus Congregational Chapel on Sunday, both being very success- ful. At the former place of worship decora- tion was. of course, impossible, but at Libanus there was the usual neat display. Dedication Services. — Last Saturday and Sundav the eleventh dedication services of St David's Church were held. On Saturday evening the Neath recor officiated. and on Sunday the Revs. D. L. Prosser and C. C. Lirdsay. Swansea, each meeting being well- attended and splendidly conducted. The School Sports.—If was decided at the meeting to again ask the school teachers to co-operate in order to hold sports for the scholars, and also to make them more attrac- tive and elaborate than this year. No bet- Mr. way of inducing peopleo to attend the flower show could be adopted than this, es- pecially so because hitherto sports for the children have been a U1uch-deired innova- tion at Morriston. Prayer Meeting at Libanus.—On Mondav J evening, in connection with the Union, and in harmony with the meetings held all over the country, a united prayer meeting was held at Libanus Congregational Chapel, there being a very fair attendance of members of the Sunday Schools present. A very pleas- antly conducted service was held, the Rev. D. J. Griffiths (Horeb) presiding. Prayers were offered by several and a reading from tho Scriptures; was given by vjua*. ■ lohn (G.W.K.). The Morriston Horticultural Society.—The horticulturists at Morriston can evidently give ttieir fellow-hobbyists at Swansea a. wrinkle of two on the running of a flower show, al- though their last exhibition was only the fourth of what promises to be a permanent series. The Swansea people this year failed to award the prizes won by the competitors, y/hile deploring this predicament of theirs. it is quite a feather in the cap of the Morris- ton how people that they have managed to pay their way; nay, more. to obtain a very handsome balance on the proceeds. The com- mittee decided to devote this to charities- ten guineas being subscribed to the Morriston Aursmg Institute and a like amount to the Swansea Hospital. What more kindly action. €1U- u exPect from a young institution which has only just managed to keep its head abo\e tuc tide previous to this year, but suc- ceeds m making a slight profit, and subscribes t.) sweet charity's funds in the face of a pos- sible non-success attending coming exhibits ? After this action the society should have cap- tured the sympathy ot all Morristonians who. when the occasion presents itself, should as- sist the Morriston Horticultural Society with the same heartiness as was shown by the com- mittee towards the two charities." As Mr W as tell said. the flower show was not held for anyone's benefit. it was started and would ever continue tor the sake of inducing all Morriston workmen to take an interest in the science of horticulture, ihe working men have happily taken it LIp, contribute gener- ously towards the society s maintenance, and yearly show their prime little lots at the how: According to Mr. Waste! one would have to go a verv long way indeed to beat the vegetables grown by Morriston working men. He had visited West of England shows but failed to see any amateur productions ahead of those he saw at Morriston. :0 be it. Horticulture, we are sure, must ap- peal strongly to a temperate working m:1 d. The work is interesting and healthful, the expenditure of time is not great, and the results are profitable. At the present, rato the Morriston Society will soon justify the prophecy of one of the speakers at the meet- ing, that their show would become "a house- hold word in the Principality."

-Jõ.. LLANSAMLET NOTES. Death of Mrs. J. 1. Richards.—On Tuesday morning. Mrs. Richards, the young wife of Mr. John Isaac Richards, brick manufac- turer, of Llansamlet, died after an illness of some months. Mrs. Richards, who was a prominent. member of Peniel Green English Congregational Church, was held deservedly in high esteem by all who were her friends. The deceased lady leaves behind her a, sor- rowing husband and five young children to mourn her loss. The late Mrs. Richards' fa- ther is Mr. Edward Phillips, night foreman at the c pper Forest steel smelting depart- ment. Sncccssfn! Annual Autumn Fair.—The an- jvoal autumn fair was held on Thursday last for the second time on the recreation ground ii?ar the Aber Tinplate Works, and \vas'a great success, especially when taking into consideration the unfavourable state (,f the weather. The flannel dealers did a roarinc trade. they wisely did not take advan- I tage of the record ,i [tendance to advance) their prices. For Is. to Is. 2d. per yard some of the best qualities on the stalls could be bought, and it 8 not exaggerating to say I that Lfansaniiet fair has already become the chief mart for Welsh flannel and dress ma- ) terial manufactured in the adjoining coun- ties of Carmarthen and Cardigan. W ith re- gard to the "to! this is paid into the par- ish exchequer, the land whereon the fair 's held having been given by the Earl of Jer- sey to the parishioners of Llansamlet Higher in perpeuity. The collectors for the time being are the members of the Parish Coun- ci' assisted by Alderman Jordan, their tierk. The revenue \11 go to augment tne rates paid throughout the whole of the higher por- tion of the district of Llansamlet. Llansamlet Sculptor's Remarkable Work. —Mr. John Howells (mason) of Twynyrodyn, Llansamlet has nearly completed a striking monument in stone. The idea set forth in this work of art is entirely a patriotic one and the sculptor has done it ail for the love, a- it were. of showing what sentiments pos- sess him with regard to his country. The monument is not a very high one. the base being of Portland stone beautifully carved to represent the Bible as the chief book of ail laws; on this a little smaller, is a book emblematic of the constitutional law of Great Britain. Then follows on these the English Lion and Welsh dragon, joined in unison. t On the left side a little higher two leeks, |re>presenting the Prince a.nd Prince^ ot Wales are cut. and on the right two full blown roses and one bud have been beauti- fulb- done, these being emblematic ot our King Queen, and the Princess ot Wales. Right in front is a likeness of Lord Cawdors grandfather in charge of the hve guns in Fishguard fort at the time ot the r tench m. vasion of the place. Surmounting tne whole is t representation of the artIst s grand- mother with her red scari. and tail hat which she wore to frighten the invaders. Verily a most interesting work of art.

BRITON FERRY. iliy FERRYITE.) That the Giants Grave Councillors seems rather hurt about the indifference of the Briton Ferry District Council in reference to the condition of the road leading to Giants' Grave, which is hie from being in a satisfac- tory condition. Roliennan's Wife Dies Suddenly.—Earlv on Tuesda morning, Mrs. Hannah Williams, wife of Edward \Villiams. tinplate roller, at Baglan Bay Works, Briton Ferry, and living at Ynysmaerdy, complained of feeling ill. I The doctor was sent for. but before he had arrived she had expired. The deceased was a native of the town and highly respected, she leaves a husband and a large family to mourn their loss. That it is evident that the estate is respon- sible for putting this road in order, and while the road remains a private road to the estate the Councii have no authority or right to in- terfere. Let our aggrieved member press the Council to demand that the estate put the said road in proper order, according to their bye- laws. and afterwards take the same under their control, which would be a boon to the inhabitants and those frequenting Giants' Grave. That the members of the Burial Board need an earthquake to arouse them to their duties. Rarely, very rarely, are there sufficient mem- bers present to form a quorum, in the past, the cemetery was the only undertaking under the control of the Briton Ferry District Coun- cil. though this does not speak very favour- ably for the sanitary condition of the town. Yet it should not be neglected, and the mem- bers should pay closer attention to the sources from whence they receive their revenue. That the lighting of our town is anything but satisfactory, especially so in our bye- stieets. The parts in and around the resi- dences of our Councillors and the officials are ai l right, but when you get down to the lower part of the town on a dark night you have to feel your way about. Taking what is known as "The Square." you have one lamp at the entrance; then you enter into darkness with- out even a single glimmer of light from even the few candle power gas lamps which lights up this part of the town. These people are called upon to pay rates like others who live in Yilliers-street and Neath-road, and should receive the same privileges. That though the Council has appointed an inspector of nuisnTlce8 under the Factory Acts, whose duty it is to see that the factories in the town provide proper sanitary arrange- ments. we have noticed no change, notwith- standing that the sanitary arrangements pro- vided at certain factories are disgraceful. The lavatories are unfit to be used by the em- ployees, with the result that they have to re- sort to other quarters, and this must sooner or later tell a tale upon the health of the in- habitants. The inspector, having the au- thority in his hands, should compel the owners of those factories to provide proper accommo- dation for their workmen with well-equipped sanitary arrangements, and thus protect the health of the town at large. That the inhabitants oF Briton Ferry have certainly a grievance against the Parliamen- tary representative, Mr. S. T. Evans. Some three months ago a committee was appointed t > arrange for a public meeting to protest against the Education Bill. The secretary wrote asking Mr. Evans toweled a. date con- venient for him to attend, but received no reply. He wrote again and a.gain, but with the same result. By accident he met him; he then oromised to come in the au- tumn. The secretary recently wrote to him reminding him of his promise, but up to a few days ago had received no reply. A fur- ther meeting of the committee has been con- vened. The sitting member will evidently have to go through some of the experience that the present Education Bill is going, and unless he- comes down shortly he may not be quite so successful.

PONTARDULAIS. (BY THE DRUID." Scholastic Successes.—The acting teachers' list of those who have qualified for certificates contains the names of Misses Rachel Mary Knoyle. Sarah A. Bevan. and Mary A. Lewis (all of the Pontardulais Board Schools). Miss Knoyle has been placed in the second division while the other two are placet in the third division. Old Llandilo Talybont Fair.—Of late years many attempts have been made to resuscitate 'Jf On Tuesday was held the hir- ing fair, and there was a very good show of oises, cattle, and pigs, and some satisfactory busmess was transacted. The fair was held the vicinity ot the Fiir" !del >I Arms HoteL Al^fKhv^iftevm^'6 *'ev' Williams.—On /•1 npV rmlilir°n' &t 1'abernacle Baptist r r iTeLmg was held for the pur- pose ot gi n0 a formal reception to the new pastor ot the church, the Rev G Williams Fate of derazin and The proceedings were presided over by the Rev. Jeremiah James (Iago Ddu) postmaster of Pontardulais and a former pastor of Ta- bernacle. Suitable addresses were delivered bv prominent mmisteis and laymen of the district, and the sacred edifice was crowded in every part on the occasion. Amongst those who took part were the Revs. J. Wil- liams. Cardigan: .1 Lewis Llangyfelach; j Joseph Lewis. Libanus (C.M.); Watkins, I Loughor: S. Foster Roberts, Carmel; James. Hafod; Davies. Waunarlwydd Dawes. Cal- faira :A. Morris, Llangennech Hees, Man- a mm an: Griffiths. Llanelly; J. Jones. Llan- fyrnach tJones, Llanelly :*Aid. Rees. Harris, 'Ihe Bolgoed; Messrs. Stephen Evans. Gur- nos, Pembroke: and Hugh Jones. The Rev. 4 Williams also made some very appropriate remarks. Subsequently the visitors were an entertained by the Tabernacle brotherhood to a sumptuous repast at the Station Temper- Ince Hotel (Host and Hostess Walters), Demise. — It is with deep regret we an- nounce the deaths of two Pontardulais ladies which took place during the past week, and who were both greatly beioved and highly re- spected in their respective spheres. We re- fer to the deaths of Mrs. J. Hamer. Tyny- bonau: and Mrs. John Rees, the wife of the popular mill-manager at Hendy Works. Both funerals took place on Saturday. Mrs. Hamer was interred at Sl. Teilo's Churchyard, Pun- tardulais. when a very large number of friends assembled to pay their last tribute to the de- parted. The mortal remains lit Mrs. Rees were conveyed to Pant-teg. Ystalyfera, where tlii: tamilv of the deceased had previously re- siiied. i [ie following ministers took part at the house and chapel-.—Revs. D. Llovd Mor- gnn. 1 ontardulais; M. P. Moses. Llanelly; Ben Da\ies, Pa,nt-teg; J. Thomas, Gurnos; H. Ssnoi Williams, Pontardawe; W. M. Morgan. stindgynlais \V. Jones (B.), Soar. Ystidrfera; J. Davies. Wern; D. Morgan. Onllwyn; T. J. Morgan, Ystalyfera. Letters of sympathy were received by the family from the'Revs. J. Gwrhyd Lewis. Tonyrefail: E. Owen, Clvdach-on-Tawe ;H. P. Jenkins. Ab- erciombov; Watcyn Wyn. Ammanford D. Oliver Davies, Uowerton; D. Eurof Walters. I 13.A.. Llandovery; D. Thomas. Brvnam- man; Jones. Llanedi; H. W. Davies (B.). Heucly; Joseph Lewis, C.M., Libanus. and others. The chief mourners were Mr. John Rees, husband; Rev. J. Solon Hees. Abera- man. son; Gomer Rees. son; Mrs. J. Roder- 1 ick. Mrs. I. Hopkins, and Mrs. Jane Rees (daughters;. The deceased lady was 60 years of age, and had endured a long and painful illness. Great sympathy is felt and expressed | towards the bereaved families.

LLANDILO. Choral Society's Practice.—Members of the Choral Society will be giad to hear that the practices will be resumed at the end of the next month, the piece chosen being the "les- siah. E'oenezer Thanskgiving Services.—The an- nual thanksgiving services in connection with the Ebeuexer Baptist Chapel. Ebenezer- street. Llandilo, was held on Thursday last, there being a service in the afternoon and evening, L'le pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Charles Davies, of Cardiff. Funeral of Mr. T. Michael.—The funeral of the late Mr. T. Michael, son of Mr. Michael Michael, of Swansea, and nephew of Mr. Frederick Michael, of Tyesul House. New Road. Llandilo. took place at Llandyfeisant Church, on Tuesday last. The body was con- veyed to Llandilo by the train arriving at Llandilo Station at i.35 from Swansea, and was met by a large number of relatives and townspeople. The deceased was 29 years of age. and had been in the employ of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. for the last 14 years. Among the many wreaths, was a beautiful one from the employers of his late firm. The Rev. T .P. Lewis. Silian. and Rev. Eynon Hughes, curate, officiated at the Church and gr.ivesiae. me tunerai arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. Funeral of Nfi-s. M. Williams.—'The funeral of Mrs. Mary Williams, of the King's Head Hotel. Llandilo. the report of whose death appeared in our columns last week. took place on Thursday last amidst token of deep sor- row, the place of burial being the Llandilo Parish Church. Rev. Mr .Nicholas, pas- tor or the Horeb Chapel (of whose flock the deceased was a faithful member) officiated in the house. The cortege left the house at about 1.50, and was received at the Church- yard gate by the Rev. Eynon Hughes. who read the sentences. The service in the church and graveside was divided between the Revs. Eynon Hughes and J. James, M.A., curates. 'The Rev. Mr. Nicholas gave out the well- known Welsh hymn "Bydd myrydd onvfeddodav," at the conclusion of tlte ser- vice at the graveside, which was rendered with much feeling. There was a large num- bei of relatives present, also a very large and representativegathering from the town and adjoining districts. There were also several wreaths, etc., sent by relations and friends as tokens of their respect for the departed. Mr. D. Rees, cabinet maker, performed the duties of undertaker. Falsification of Wages Returns. David Rowlands. Glanamnian. was charged at the Llandilo Police Court on Saturday last by the Raven Tinplate Company with obtain- ing money by false pretences. Rowlands was a black-'plate weigher in the works, and it was his duty to furnish the cashier with sheets showing each man's productions in the mill, and from these sheets the cashier made out the pay tickets. Evidence was given that in the sheet for the month ending September 20. appeared the names of a. rollerman and a doubler, and for which pay-tickets to the amount of lis. and 13s. 6d. respectively, were made out, and with other tickets were given to defendant to distribute. Subsequently a lad was sent by defendant to cash these tic- kets. It transpired that these two men had ( no existence, and defendant, on being taxed with it. confessed he had falsified the returns. He was earning E2 a week and had five chil- dren. As. the company did not wish to press the charge the Bench took a lenient view of the case and imposed a penalty of £ 5 and Costs. Llandilo Petty Sessions. SATURDAY.—Before Messrs. J. Lewis Thomas and A. E. Du Buisson. Special Sessions transfer days were fixed under the new Licensing Act for the 29th November and 10th January.—An applica- tion by Mr. D Morgan tor a temporary trans- fer of the Three Tuns was granted.—A sim- ilar application by Miss Esther Margretta Roderick, the King's Head Hotel. Llandilo. was also granted.—A similar application by Mr Ihomas Roberts, for the Farmers' Arms, i'enygroes. was granted. Mr. Thomas Hop- kins, Cawdor Arms Hotel, applied for an extension on Wednesday next from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on the occasion of a county ball. The same was granted. P.C. W. F. Lewis charged Herbert Mor- gan. of Biaennantgwynne, Llandebie, with being drunk on licensed premises at Llande- hie. on the bt illst. Defendant pleaded not (y guilty and was fined 13s. including costs. P.S. Evan Davies charged Thomas Roach, Ammanford; Wm. Morgans, Old Dynevor, Pantyffnon; W m. Thomas, of Old Dyne- vor, Pantvlfynon; and David Harris, of Llwynda Mill, Llandebie; with falsely re- presenting themselves to be bona fide travel- lers. on Sept. 28th.—Defendants pleaded guilty, and were ordered to, piv 8s. and costs. —P.S .Evan Davies charged David Jenkins, of Pantmelin Bettws, with cursing and swearing on the 4th inst. Defendant was iined 5s. and costs.—The same officer charged John Jones, of Biyndilo Villo, Saron, with being drunk and disorderly on the 4th inst. —Adjourned. The same officer charged Robert Morgan with the same offence on the 6th inst. Fined 12s. including costs.—Dd. Austin, of near Salutation Bettws, was fined 14s. inclusive, tor being drunk and disorderly on the 6th inst.-P.C. U. R. Tudor sum- moned John Davies, of Waunhar, Rhosam- 11 an, for [lavin gno name on his cart. The defendant was tined Is. and ct)sts.-Tiic)s. Perkins. of Norton Road, Penygroes, was tined 15s. inclusive for being drunk on the 6th October last. The same defendant was committed for 14 days for assaulting the police on the came occasion. AV Ill. Hughes, of Ardwyn House, Amman- ford, was lined 3s. and costs for being drunk. in Llandebie on the 3rd inst. George Da,vies (same address) was also tined Is. and costs for being drunk on the same occasion.—P.S. Evan Davies charged Jesse Cole. of Gwaun- caegurwen, with being drunk and refusing tl quit the Cross Inn Hotel, Ammanford, on the 1th October.—Fined 12s.—Dd. Jones, of Sunny Hill, Garnant, was fined Is. and costs for not muzzling his dog on the llth Oc- tober last.-A.Ibert Hebblewark. of Llan- debie, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for being diunk and disorderlv at Llandilo on the 15th inst. Supt. James Evans summoned Ueorge Bovven of Glanduffryn, Llandilo; Edward t'onharn, Bank Buildings. Llandilo; and Wm. hven Jones, Church-street. Llandilo. with ishing for salmon during the annual close season (otherwise than bv rod and line. 'ie \V'?r nts vvere represented by Mr. T J '• 1 lams, and after a lengthy hearing t'10 xvilir'1* -1HTn's;sed.—An application bv M1*- William Jones, of Ton Pentre, tu have a maintenance order made against him on the 1 i e ast, was discharged on the ground* °r ie>limP 'l'11 c°habitation with his wife- Mrs. Jane Jones. The magistrates dismissed the application.Mr. Cla^ R |);ivies ap. pea red tor the applicant, and Mr G Wil- ,iains was tor the respondent. Llandebie School Board Meeting" The monthly meeting of the Llandebie School Board was held at the Shire Hall. Llandilo. when there were present: Mr W. X. Jones (in the cnair). Messrs. j. 8 T L. Davies. Jim- Jones, John hirrv. Wm. Stephens and Capt..Tones.. Blaenau School.— 'he Board or Education wrote to sa: that H.M- Inspector liad reported that the site proposed for this school was too near Penygroes. It was proposed by Mr. J. L. Thomas, and seconded by Mr. John Parrv. and resolved that the clerk answer that the Board was confident that the site elected was the beat one, and that it would not be advis- able to enlarge the Penygroes School, and. explaining the reason, viz. That Penygroes I is not likely to increase, and that the ste chosen near Blaenau for local reasons is the best. Ammanford School Accommodation.—A lEt- ter was read from the Board of Education sanctioning the temporary use of the Baptist Vestry for 80 children.—Mr. Win. Jones gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the Board proceed to secure a site for the new school at Ammanford. Milo School.—The Clerk was directed to aga in write to Sir Arthur Stepney's agent for his terms tor the purchase of the proposed site on Pantllyn Farm. Cetnceitlijn School.—It was agreed that Minnie Greville and Myfanwy Mainwaring be appointed monitors at this school with a view of their passing as pupil teachers. The man- agers' statement of accounts for Ammanford. Penygroes, Capel Devvi, Drefach, Saron and Maesybont Schools were laid before the Board and approved.—It was agreed that a copy of the last code be ordered for each member of the Board. Drefach School.—A letter was read from Mr. J. Price, head-teacher, asking the Board to make temporary provisions for taking charge of this school during his absence for si\ months, which was rendered necessary on account of ill-health.—It was decided to ap- point Mr. W. J. Price, of Saron. to take charge of the same at a salary of £ 100 a year. —It was also agreed that Mr. W. B. Jones be appointed temporarily assistant master at Saron during the absence of lr. J. Price, of L70. Capel Dewi School.—The Clerk reported that the sum of £ 4 7s. od. had been received in respect of fee grant. Mynydcl Cerrig School.—The architects' certificate for the first instalment in respect of this school was laid before the Board and al- lowed.—A letter was read from the Carmar- then Rural District Council with reference to tIte submission to them of the plan of this school for approval.—It was ordered that the | architect comply with their request at. once. Penygroes -Tiic, estimate for improvements with regard to this playground was laid before the Board and considered.— It was agreed that the tender of Mr. D. Gabe, Ammantord, twr the supply ot stationery, etc.. for all schools, excepting Maesybont and Capel Dewi, be accepted. I t was agreed that precepts be issued for defraying the expenses of the current half- year as follows, and that they be made pay- able on tiie 22nd November at 6d. in the E Llandebie. £ 590; Llantihangel Aberythich. £71: Llanddareg, £ 72

LLANDOVERY. Penlan Water Scheme.What has become of the proposed sulphur water scheme from Penlan Farm, which was considered by the Improvement Committee a year ago? Rea- ders are anxious to hear, so ye committeemen let us have an Iteco ullt, of your stewardship! Board of Guardians.—The business trans- acted aT the usual fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians held on Friday last, under the presidency of Aid. Thomas Watkins, Ty- cerng, was of a routine character, and of little public interest. The relieving officer and master's reports were practically the only matters under consideration. Municipal Elections: Contest Improbable. —'The last day for receiving nominations of candidates for the quartette of vacant seats in the Town Council has been fixed for to-day (Friday). At present a contest is still im- probable. although rumours have reached me that so and so intends seeking the rate- payers' suffrages. One cannot tell, therefore. what may crop up. Concerning 'I'lie "Rugger" code seems to be on the wane at Llandovery. The Guild are going in for the game. but owing to the exclusion of outsiders, a strong team cannot be expected. The Collegians are fairly good tills season, but lack in avoirdupois, yet make up for this in scientific play and alert- ness. Hockey seems to "rule the roost" and is exceedingly popular. Even the juveniles prefer handling a hockey stick to a football. The Llandovery eleven this Tear is very strong, and have been materially strengthened with the inclusion of some new blood. As I anticipated, they gave Oystermouth a se vere whacking. '"Llandoverian"' writes:—Perhaps you will permit me to say that on Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P.. visiting Llandovery next Friday night, when speaking on the above Bill. he I- will endeavour to make plain the real posi- tion in which the Voluntary Schools stands in relation to popular control or taxation versus representation. From what has transpired in the debate, so far ill the House of Commons itself, there seems to be a good deal of con- fusion upon the matter, and more still in the country. Mr. Abel Thomas will do a favour to his constituents by_making the matter clear, for instance as to the real position and dutv of "managers" of Voluntary Schools, and ais(I how the Board Schools will stand ef- fected There is one thing we have noticed, tut in all the alarm raised by the Liberal party, yet out of 187 Liberal members only a little over 30 have yet put in an appearance and voted on the measure. Where are the rest? And where Mr. Abel Thomas? Mayor's Successful Appeal.—We are pleased to learn that the appeal of the Mayor and Members of the Improvement Committee for subscriptions towards the formation of a band, is being spontaneously responded to, and from all present prospects a band will soon be 11l existence. The old band, which bv now has sunk into oblivion, was generally known by the striking but not very graceful name of "Band a Bola." a title which was given them by reason of some of the members propensit yfor "Beverages." We trust that once the new band commences, a ruli will be enforced prohibiting such an un- necessary habit during practices on "march" days. The project will then certainly tend to the enrollment of steady and respectable young men, whose aim will be in making the band, not only a success, but a credit to tho ancient borough of Llanymdyfri. Freehold Property Sale.-On Friday hist-, at the Castle Hotel. Messrs. Morgan and Da- vies offet-ed for sale by public auction two freehold farms and lands situate in Llanfair- arvbryn. There was a fair attendance, and the bidding of a somewhat brisk character. One of the lots were, however, withdrawn, on account of the reserve price not being reached. Mr. W. Rees, solicitor. Llandovery repre- sented the vendor. The following were the results:- Lot 1.—Farm of Penywaun. containing 134a. or. 20 p.. in the occupation of Mr. Sam- ue] Edwards, as yearly tenant, at the annual rent of JB55. Purchased by Mr. Jeffrey Mor- gan. Velingutto Mill, near Llandovery, for £ 945, timber £ 10 in addition. Lot 2.—Farm of Maesvgwaelod. containing 117a. lr. 35p. in the occupation of Mr. Thos. Pearce. at 5per annum. Withdrawn at £ 800. Meeting on the Education Bil1.Placlf(h have been posted around the town and neigh- bourhood announcing that Mr. Abel Thomas. K.C., M.P., will give an address at the Town Hal on Friday evening on the Education Bill, which is one of the main themes of conversa- tion just at present in the borough. All parties should join together and aid in giving the children the best means of obtaining a thorough education. This is the feeling in which the measure should bs faced, and to) much party strife has already been infused. Bv tjle by, we had seriously thought that our esteemed member had forgotten tnat such an ancient borough as Llandovery was in exis- tence, seeing that he had not been amongst us since the last general election. hfj- Thomas. we are well aware, is a busy man (If the law. We are. however, pleased to h-ive him amongst us again, and we trust iiis tisita will not in future be so few and far betv/Pti' Perhaps it may be the rumours of a possible dissolution that have moved him on thv oc- casion? Social Tea and Tlium,. day evening last at the vestry of the Wil- liam s lantycelyn Memorial Chapel, a social tea a.nd entertainment was held in connection tile YoUl)g Guild. The enter- tai"mentw,.s the first of a. series which is mtencied to be held weekly during the win- ter months. A large number sat down to an excellent tea with cake and other delicacies, which was catered in admirable style by Coun- cillor T. Roberts, of the Jubilee Crown Stores. I I The entertainment was subsequently held, and a capital programme was arranged. The pro- ceedings (which were capably presided over by Dr. T. E. Thomas, of Bailyglas, the pastor of the chapel) opened with the hymn, "Work fo;' tho mgtit is coming." The Chairman then delivered a capital address, and the succeed- ing item was a song by Miss Esther Preece, winch was sweetly rendered. Master Eustace Harries gave a good recitation, and the song by Miss Elsie Williams was well received. Mr. Lewis Thomas next delivered an instruc- tive paper. The duett, which followed, by Misses Muriel P. Thomas and Edith Davies, was one of the most entertaining items in the programme. The music was pretty and the 1 rendition of a sweet and perfect character. Miss Charlotte U. Major and Miss Sophie Wil- liams were also particularly good in their respective songs, and Miss Minnie Stephens won apjilaudits for her artistic rendering of her solo. Capital recitations were given by Miss Rachel Morgan and Miss Maggie Jane Jones, the latter especially giving another I roof of the fine elocutionary powers which she 0' possesses. A hymn tune from Sankev's con- cluded a very interesting and appreciable musical programme. At the close, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the rev. gentle- man for presiding, a similar compliment being passed to Miss Hazzleby, Neuadd House, for the gratuitous use of the piano. Miss Saun- ders Thomas, of Belmont, accompanied throughout in her usual capable style. Llandovery V. Oystermouth: Hockey. J This match, the first of the season at Llan- dovery, was played on Saturday. Oyster- mouth, though short of Beiiingham. brought up a good side, Perkins and Aetteil, of In- ternational fame, being included. The home- sters had to include three youngsters to sub- stitute 11-iriT Watkins. Hoyle. and Milner- Jones ot last year's team. The home side turned out as follows:—Goal, S. H. Price; backs. D. Edgar Williams (capt.), and Edgar EMUIS halves, A. Hon re. D. Druinmond, and Dan Jenkins; forwards, Dan Jones, E. C. Williams. M. 11. Xichols, A. Ingram, and Gilbert .Jones i 10111 tne ou]ly-on, tlie game was last and exciting, and for a time neither side ob- tained any advantage. Soon, however, the home forwards got into their stride and biought off several very good runs, Nichols keeping 1113 wings well supplied. From one of these runs. Gilbert Jones centred well, and Nichois, with a fast-, low shot, put his side ahead. On the restart ,the home team main- tained their good form, and forced several corners, which proved abortive, and it was some time oefore Came Williams was enabled to notch the second goal from another good centre by Gilbert Jones. From this point the game became rather scrambling. Llandov- ery. though continually pressing, could not score. Oystermouth occasionally broke away chiefly by means of Perkins and Nettell, but the home backs and halves repelled the at- tacks until close upon half-time, when Per- kins put on a goal y/ith a well dixected shot that gave Price no chance. Half-time arrived with the score 2 to 1 in favour of Llandovery. TI1'. second half opened with give and take play, neither^ side being able to make much headway- Ultimately Nichols gave Dan Jones possession, who celltred to Carne Wil- liams. He gave up to Ingram, who centred to Nichols, who scored with a smart shot. On the restart the home forwards were again busy. Dan Jones and Came Williams on the left, and Gilbert Jones and Ingram on the right, combining verv well, took the ball clown to circle, where Nichols again scored from a. pass from Carne Wil- liams. Ihf home forwards and halves were at this period playing a beautiful game. and kept Oystermouth strictly on the defensive. The filth goal -was soon notched—Nichols again scoring and, after a good run up by the right wing, Jenkins passed to Nichols, Nvlio [put Oil tiftit From this point. the homesters seemed to relax their efforts. with the result that Perkins and Co. were soon buzzing round the Llandovery goal. Several corners were conceded, but it was some time before the visitors scored their second goal, after some good inter-passing between Perkins and Net tell. Resuming, the visitors k-ent tij) tlit, and were rewarded with u gUa] from Strict. The home [or'A 'i'ds again broke a way towards the close, and Iron, ;m eXL.;ting struggle in the ci-cle scored their seventh goal. Time was socu aftel'>ai'os called with the score: LhlJ- COMMENT'S OX THE GAME. The result was a pleasant surprise to the Ll;;ndov'erlal's- Their team was something in the nature of an experiment, and the commit- tee are cj,ngratuluU'd 011 their choice ot a side. e ^'n'ee new men—Ingram (inside ileft back), fullv justified their selection. and ought to develop into verv useful players. Too nutcu pi,use cannot be awarded to Per- kins auo Nettell of the visiting forwards The lorinei is an. accomplished dribbler, and when lie shoots the goalkeeper knows Nettell distinguished lumself by some clever stick work- Of the home plavers the for- wards and halves distinguished themselves. The live, forwards pjaVed well together— characteristics of their "game being short. quick n<?> s^art following up. and accur- ate cent'[big- Gilbert Jones and D an Jones, the outsio6^- P':i;ed a good game, the last named Pu^U}S 1,1 son>e good dribbling. In the cen!re N'uiols had a "day out." and gave it brilli¡tllt (hpl¡¡y. He kept his iir.e of for- wards wU-x responsible for five of the goals- Ihe!taÎ\-e" uovjaHj hard. Hoare in the ccntre d'Jng very well. lie had a tough OI?T)()1.!ent.1I1 Perkins. but allowed him to take 11(1 liberties. I)VU,H,1U)IU| and Jenkins also did Thp first named had the cleverer wIng ''gainst him. and is to be con- gratulated 011 Ills play. Jenkins kept his wing format dsn el] supplied, and was a "trier" to the iast- llle two backs. Witfiams and Evans performed brilliantly at times, but were, ratber uneven. Williams' hitting power has not fiiilen off sUK.0 tast season, though he sometime* HJSlllt.. Evans is a youngster who will develop mto .1 very good back. Price, in goal, had not nnich to do. What came his way was satisiacioi^- (|0)|t with.

GOWER. 119 Service at I..I;I nacnnit h.-The safe of the harvest was marked bv special at the Parish Church on lit llie sacred edifice was prettily decorated a good supply of flowers, fruit, vegetables. etc Benson. Fairy Hill, sending a hasket of choice flowers. Mrs. j I.eliue. llilleTKl, as ju formeV years, under- took the jm'lHt; Miss Crawlcv the font and reading-desk » fr. Roberts, 0 the windows; Miss Jane J aylor, the choir stalls: and Mrs. Morgan '*lJ|ossilli) also assisted. J he oat fringe- always a special feature in the de- eolations, was made by Miss Richards. Ilill-j Oiui. AV bile tlie ud(,rnment of the chancel win- d o \v bv >lr- ™sfc Helme calls for special pi aiso." A .orcl ot Praise must also be spoken of a mag,11.1.cen[ floral cross made by Mr. Skilling. '(Illlcnd., A large congregation as- sembled fo1 lb.lt'j-emoon service. The iear (the HeY. Lewis Hughes) conduded the ser- i vice, and :i telling discourse from St. John. At -oe evening service there was again a lai' £ e c')ri8regation, Mr. Lrt'est 11 el me with his accustomed ability, presiding at the ''Pacini psalms and harvest hvmns were sung Wlth gmit heartiness. The anthem. ta:,en froiil hymn 388, was finely sung P. lrv the choIr. lite Bê\ ¡.). ,Jenkins (Hector of Oxwich) ga,ve a striking sermon from Psalm 103-3. ^reat pr;iise (]ue tt) Mr Ernest Tfelme for tHe indefatigable manner in which he worked. to make the services a success. The collet turns, Avllicl, amounted to JB6 8s., was for church expenses. Mrs. Helme dis- tributed t,,e ^u't to the children attending the Sunday School,

Text of the Parliametary Committee's Report. Excellent Scheme and Workable Act. Determined Opposition from I Margam. [SPECIAL TO "THE CAMBRIAN."] 'The following is the full text of the report oil the Ystradfellte Water Bill of the Parlia- mentary Committee to the Neath Rural Dis- trict Council (Messrs. A. T. Williams, Wm. Hewell, A. S. Gardner, and W. H. David). After introduction, it begins :—"We a.ppointed Mr A. T. Williams as our chairman; Messrs. Cuthbertson and Powell as solicitors; Messrs. St.arpe, Parker and Co., as Parliamentary agents; Mr. William Fox, consulting en- gineer; Mr. D. M. Davies, resident engineer; Air. (1. H. Hill as consultant- to support the scheme and statistics. At the outset we endeavoured to secure the co-operation of the Neath Corporation, the Aberavon Corporation, and the Briton Ferry Uiban District Council, with the object of foiming a Joint Water Board. It has already been reported toy you that Mi. Mansergh, who was first ed, recom- mended a supply from the "Llia." which would have cost £ 400,000. This scheme, on account of its expense, was impracticable, and Mr. Fox, who was subsequently called in, reccuuncnded a supply from the "Tringarth," which scheme was adopted. This scheme, as YOU will see later on, is estimated to cost £ 160.000. The storage capacity of the reservoir will be 600.000,000 gallons. It will be formed by a" embankment across the Tringarth Valley, which is about 2),- miles above Ystradfellte illage. and will be on the old red sandstone. The water has been analysed and found to be pure. Based upon the estimates of the popula- tion. 50 years hence, and taking the demand at 20 gallons per head per day, the amount re- quired to be supplied would be 1.900,000 gal- I lons. whereas with the storage provided, and allowing for a drought of 150 day, we shall be able to supply 4,000.000 gallons per day. The Neath Corporation and the Briton Ferrv Urban District Council, after several meetings, retired from participation 1Il the scheme, so that the statutory notices had to he given and the Bill framed as a joint one by your Council and the Aberavon Corporation. In consequence, however, of certain informali- ties in procedure by the Aberavon Corpora- i tion, they also retired as promoters before the committee stage was reached, and the Bill was presented to Parliament as a scheme pro- moted by your Council alone.

Petitions Against the Bill. Ten petitions were presented against the Bill which we classify a.s follows :—The Neath Corporation and the Briton Ferry Urban Dis- trict Councii petitioned with a view of secu.v- ing upon terms a supply of water for their respective districts; the Margant Urban Dis- trict Council petitioned with the object of securing (I, clause which would deprive your Council of the right to supply water to the Aberavon Corporation without the consent of the Margam Council; Messrs. Curtis and Harvey petitioned with the two-fold object. of enforcing the tlow of or supply of water in addition to the compensation water provided by the Bill, and of securing money eomperm- tion for the loss which they alleged they would suffer in the working of their powder mills by the interference with the normal flow of water; the allotment owners of the Great Forest of Brecon petitioned for com pensation for their rights over the land an I water Of which they would be deputed by the acquisition of the reservoir site aId pipe track; Lord Tredegar petitioned a grantee of the rights of the Crown for compensation for the soil and tishing and mining rights (sub- jeet to the rights of the allotment owners), and lie also petitioned as a ratepayers and ow ner of Farms which would be deprived of their water supply; Miss Claudia Griffiths awl her Lessees. Messrs. Joshua William's and Co.. petitioned for protection to secure as ample a sunnly from the Neath River to their works at Aberdulais as they now enjoy; The Brecon shire County Council's petition was mainly framed with the object of securing compensa- tion for the inhabitants in case of the burst- ing of the water dam. and of providing at the expense of your Council for adequate police supervision during the construction of the works; the Main Colliery. Ltd.. petitioned as ratepayers against the expenditure which wovld be entailed by carrying out the works projected by the Bill, and also with the view "i obtaining clauses for the protection of their ivilways and works; the Great Western Rail- way Co.. petitioned for the protection of their railways. We agreed without petitions for the inscr- hJiJ of the usual protective clauses with the Hhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Co.. the Glamorganshire County Council, and Mr. John Ctosbir Aitkin Henderson.

Agreements Arrived At. The Bill in the first instance came before the House of Lords. We briefed as counsel:— Mr. Balfour Browne, K.C.. Mr. B. Francis WiHiams. K.C.. and Mr. Ivor Bowen, and we were engaged for a number of days before the Lords Committee sat in endeavouring to ar- ru nge terms with the petitioners against the Bill, and were successful in coming to satis- factory arrangements with the majority of the opponents of the Bill, and we append the main heads of agreement arrived at Neath (,orpor;i' ion. We agreed to *VlLJP'y them with 20 million gallons of water m every year in equal daily quantities during 200 consecutive days from the 31st day of March in each year at 6d .per thousand gal 'ons, at a certain or dead rent of £ 500 per annum, (b)—Such additional quantity not exceeding ten million gilllons in any year as the Corporation shall on or before the 1st January in each alternate year agree to take for the next two years at the same rate of 6d. per 1,000 gallons.—(c)—A further quan- tity per annum (at the same rate) wli^n your Council shall have duplicated or increased £ he size of the pipes subject to the conditions as to notice in paragraph (b). Briton Ferry Urban District Cou.irit —The same as Neath, substituting 5 nniuoi^ for 20 millions and £ 125 for L500 in oaragnph (a) and 15 millions instead of 10 millions m para- graph (b). There is no provision tor an addi- tional supply as in paragraph (c) Xe ith The Allotment Owners.—The n ?g;itiatioris with the committee of this body of a most exhaustive and anxious ch We ultimately arranged terms wlii'Mi we Con- sidered most satisfactory, viz T he pur chase money and any compensation money payable under the Act to be fix at £ 5,600 for such a quantity of land for the rt^er/oir, etc.. not exceeding 85 acres as your Council should specify by notice within 21 m > \rhs from the passing of the Act. The original free agreed to was £ 6,000, but the Allutnwnt owners consented to an abatement "f £ 400, upon negotiations for a settlement with 10Hl Tredegar.. Miss Claudia Griffiths and Messrs. Wiiliains and Co.. Ltd.-—W e agreed 'v these petitioners that if your Counci means other than authorised by t ie terfered with the llow of water to 1 v' thev should be compensated. 1 Kreco,,shire ^ent to the County Olc'ii"" .J" tional number of Police «r t e 'lue preserva- tion of order at the wat^ o ks uring their construction, (b) M tf' ^m CaS(' of the bursting n ) tf' make good or pay for any ('<'mage done t » buildings culverts and approaches bv the living of the JThe Url w». « your Counci an action pending against you < stance of this company, which. 1 ■ > would deprive you of one of the bes. means of supply to" your We Sfettled thc opposition f'e rl-iMSAif freeing to the usual pro- tective clauses as to railways and works of the company, they, on tllH ol|ier han(l. agree- ing to abandon their action (each party W iig its own cfists) the company to be allowed to utilise any W;iter from the Darran reser- \oi. now running waste by affixing a pipe Lie overhow pipe from the reservoir'and con- v evirig the water to the new colliery at Cwrtv- clafdv, all this to be done at the expense of the colliery company. Tho Great. Western Railway Co.—We

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Witnesses for Promoters. i iie witnesses cadeo .-ov the promoters were on: Parliamentary chairman. Mr. A. T. Wil- liams; the High Sherilf of p.},e County, Mr. Griffith Ihomas; your chapman, Mr. William j Howell Ihe county medical officer. Dr. Wij- Williams; Mr. Jthel Treharne llees, M.E. your consulting engineers, Mr. lox, J nd Mr. Hill; and Mr. Moses Thomas

Fierce Opposition from Margam. Tlt; opposition upon the retirement of Lord Iredegar's counsel was confined to the Mar- > gam I rban District Council and Messrs. Cur- tis and Harvey, and this was of the most de- termined character. The Margam Council was most anxious to secure a clause which would prevent your Council from supplying A bera von, without their consent, and strenu- .)siy urged the Lords Committee to grant them such a provision. Messrs. Curtis and Harvey by their petition and their evidence endeavoured to secure tiie discharge of a huge quantity of water from the reservoir into the river, and they also wanted a provision for payment to them of monetary compensation. I h; y called evidence of a highly intricate and technical character as to the flow of the river and the capacity of the aqueducts and ma- chinevy at their works, etc. The opponents also jointly attacked the Hill upon two points, (1) That the storage capacity was too large for the requirements of the district. (2) That the scheme was of too costly a character to be carried out by you as a" Rural District Council. In the result, however, the oppo- sition of the Margam Council was absolutely ignored by the Lords Committee, and the Biil was passed subject to a clause to be agreed to between your Council and Messrs. Curtis and Harvey lor a supply of water in addition D' to the compensation water provided by the Bil1 (but no money compensation), and that clause was ordered to bp brought up for ap- oil tlte (lity. We accordingly prepared a clause and car- ried same into committee, but Messrs. Curtis 1 and Harvey's advisers declined to appear be- fore the committee in order that they might proceed with their opposition in the House or Commons. The Lords Committee there- upon approved of and adopted the clause as drawn up by us. and the Bill was ordered to proceed.

Negotiations with Messrs. Harvey. During the progress of the Bill in the Com- mons we proceeded to negotiate with Messrs. Wright, Butler and Co. (whose opposition had been reserved in the previous House by con- sent) for the purchase of their gas and water works at Cwmavon. They held these works under a Provisional Order, and it was con- sequently necessary to buy out their rights so as to enable you to supply water within the area included in their Order. The Michael- stone Lower Parochial Committee had some years ago agreed to purchase these rights for £ 5.250 but we succeeded ultimately in arrang- ing a purchase for £ 1,500. We anticipated no further opposition except that of Messrs. Curtis and Harvey, but to our astonishment a joint memorial was presented against the Bill on the ground that technically the promoters had not complied with the Sta- | tutory Orders of the House. This joint mem- orial was presented by the Margam Urban District Council; the Michaelstone Lower Parish Council; and The Copper Miners Co. Your representatives appeared before the exaniincrs. and the whole of the objections were disallowed, and the Bill was reported to the House to be heard on its merits. We i were then informed that the Margam Urban District Council (whose right to oppose the Bill themselves had disappeared as no part of their district would be entered upon) had guaranteed the cost of the memorial against standing orders a.nd that their clerk had ar- ranged to attend a meeting of the Michael- stcne Parish Councils with the view of get- ting a turther petition presented against the Bill. \e instructed Mr. Powell and Mr. Di il. Davies to attend the parish meeting, am after their explanation it was decided not to oppose the Bill any further. Messrs. Curtis and Harvey, being dissatis- fied with the clause given them m ie nrst, House petitioned again in the House o Com- mons, and briefs were on the P"'n 0 being delivered to counsel, when, fortunately. clause was agreed to with the company g, ing them a lixed 1 u'der during agreed periods, in addition to the amount pio- vided bv the Bill and a so a penalty clause in default of deli verv ot the e\|ra quantity of water. The Bill thus became unopposed. The only remaining difficulty was to satisfy Parliament that the period fixed for repay- t,lie ],in for tile cost of the constt, li"o (60 years) was not excessive. This difficulty. With the assistance of th" «i gineers, was surmounted, and the Bilf W'IS passed and received the Roval assent thus i> coming an Acton the 8th 'August, 1902 ie Act is of a very comprehensive ch.i.<i"- chuseslf,tS Va,ue is not deteri°rated Vv ah-L a rePressive or onerous nature. i't your Council the power to con-strict 'so reservoir, pipe track, and other ne~e sary v ,)rks- to take lands eompulsorily or bv atn-ea- ment. to sell surplus lands, to borrow monev fOI the purposes of the Act. to make uwtcr rates, and it generally confers upon v Council all the powers necessary for the J TI- struction and carrying on of a large v a ter works undertaking. The amount autuorised to be borr.i ved ts- --(a)-For the purchase of lands ..]I I the. ton- stiuction of the works authorised by til". Art. £ 162,300; (b)-lol, the purchase of C'wiii- avon gas and water undertaking and •.v>en;-« s. J1.700 ;total, £ 164,000. The periods of repayment sanctioned are for purpose (a) 60 years, for purpose (b) 40 years, and me years are given for payment of the costs and expenses of the Act. Baglan Lower and the telvn Ward of Llantwit Lower will continue to be supplied by the Briton Ferry Urban District Council and the Neath Cor- poration respectively and will not bear any part of the expenses of the Act. The profits ausing from or the deficit caused by the P^11" chase and working of the Cwmavon Gas Works will be applied to or bm-ne by the A arish of Michaelstone Lower. r As regards the amount of the nde which *°r some veers will be necessary under the Act to meet the difference between income ani» expenditure, the following are the figures which your experts have prepared and worked out. Before the works come into operation ;L'f" !<C"¥"">iIII,.p,<><yA and before any revenue is obtained (say dur- ing the first 5 years) tiie rate will be about » Iv in th? £ For the first live years after the works are completed the rate will be 6.50d. (say 1906 to 1911) for the next quinquennial period 6.ii9ci., for the 3rd period 4.5bd., for the- 4th 3.2-3rl., for the 5th 2.ôd.. and for the 6th period ending 1S56 or 30 years after the works are completed, 1.32d. After that per- iod the water works will be carried on at a. yearly increasing profit as the industries of the district, develop and the population in- creases. I)' conclusion we have to congratulate von upon having secured a most excel lent water shed (which cannot be surpassed), a certainty of an ample and pure supply of water, a com- paratively inexpensive scheme, and a. good workable Act o fPariiament. We have the honour to remain, gentleman, A. T. Williams, W m. Howell. A. N. Gardner, W. H. David, your Parliamentary Committee.

METHOPOLE PROPERTY SALE. Treboeth and St. Thomas Property Knocked Down. "J6 .Metr jpole, Swansea, on Mon- G,i-. V V V Samuel conducted a sale of pinpeit\ situate at. Swansea, Trehoeth. St. ihomas Mumblcw. and Aumianfoid. Lot 1. —I.i-aseiioid dueling houses Xo- 1 md 2 S' Albany-road. Swansea, wrh A-oars te rim- iU1'f lj-l''t °f £ 5 e-i,h p. i annum, w.,s iwiiHUMwa. being only offered for ^»f'- ,• Al.jan;».o.id. Lot 2.—Leasehold dwtinug iidu>es.Nos. Za, 4a.. and £ a^ >pvri. borough-road, with about 90 yeai* of lea«e to (uii. and ground rent J65 15s. per anuum each were withdrawn. L230 bemg offered for ona the houses. Lot 3.-Le,w:w!d Jwellnic hordes Xo*. 50 and 31. li-'gol-street, with 994 veats 01 letse to run. No Lid. Lot. 4.Lcà.Il()ld dwelling houses,ffl Sus. 40. 41. 42. and 43, Ysgol-strvet. held on piaetieaiiy same terms as Lot 3. No bid. Lot 5.—Leasehold dwellinghouses, NO. 1 to 10 (inclusive), Park Hill-terrace. Treboeth, with 83 years of lease to run. No bid. Lot 6.—Leasehold dwelling houses Nos. 26, 27. and 28, Hoo-street. St. Thomas, with 73 years of lease to run. No bid. Lot 7.—Leasehold dwelling house, "Sunnyside." No. 33, St. George's-terraoe, with 72 vear." of the lease to tun. Withdrawn at £ 500. Lot 8,Le.a.se- hold dwelling house. No. 3, Somerset Place, Mumbles, with 57 years of the lease to run- Withdrawn ait R200. Lot g.-Two freehold houses and gardens known as Nantgarredig Fach, Llandebei,. Carmarthenshire, with min- era-Is. Withdrawn at £ 75. Lot 10.—Two freehold houses and garden." situate at Peny- bank, Llandebei, Carmarthenshire, with min- erala Purchased by Mre>. Jones, Union- street. Swansea, for £ 60. Mr. J. R. Rich- ards, of Messrs. J. R. Richards and Messrs. Davies and Ingram, acted as solicitors to the vendors.

SWANSEA BIBLE SOCIETY BRANCH. Enthusiastic Meeting1. Treasurer's Address. A meeting of the Swansea Auxiliary Braadh of the Bi it.wh and Foreign Bible Society took i place at the Minor Albert Hidl on Monday evening. There was a crowded audience, and the proceedings were of an enthusiastic ebax- acter. Disappointment was felt at the un- avoidable ab.^enre of Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, the president, who had been advertised" as chairman: but the Hon. Rev. Talbot Rice, vicar of Swansea, was cordially received as a substitute. The ictu was supported on the platform by Dr. hbenezer Davies (secretary), Rev. J. Percy M.A. (treasurer), of Alderley, Edge, Manchester). Dr. Cyndidylaji Jones (re- presenting a deputation of the parent society), Rev. W. Watkins Edwards (St. Mark's), Rev. J. A. Hoyle. and. Mr. Hugh Bellin^- —The Chairman gave an eloquent short) address on the Bible in several of its aspects.: It was, he said, described by our Lord Him- self as good als a sword, as a, guide, and as ai staff, and touching on the various and some- what contradictory attributes, he based an instructive and interesting "apology" for the ourculatiou of the scriptures, and the neces- sity (as Christians) of furthering the transla- tion and dissemination of the Bible to all na- tioll,l{eL Percy (treasurer) moved that the thanks of the society be extend-ed to the lady collectors. Next to the colporteurs, who, he said, bore tlie brunt of the work, he put his lady workers. Reverting to his youthful days, the speaker said there were two sub- jects for which he had a great aversion—■ figures and translation. He had got over the thst and had come to love the second. Trans- lation was an art in itself, and he spoke of the diiiiculiiee experienced by the society'a translators in endeavouring to render the Bible into what were sometimes limited and incomplete languages languages which some- tiu.c-s composed o^o w%QQ i url we d bv ii 6ai(l that a nation was But what°of a, aaiior tlffh df likrf Z (T klVks 0,: Darwin's Terror del Fue- t '.vi n'ini'i Again, what would an "vine. ? think of the Biblical references to '■-v .S .'lU £ trees," and so on, when he had' in .f 1 ,l. e'ther? All these difficulties were .'■n* IU the society's work, which he de- Voiiiiy recommended as worthy of .ill support. assistance. In face of Christ's command fitcre were no sectarian principles worthy of eonoularation, and on a Bible Society plat- IM tu they were practically non-exis'tent.— l:, v- Cyiiddylan Jones sieoonded. He spoke IIi the Bible as a book which ought to be in i very house, village, cottage, and mansion in the British Isles—nay, ought to be found, all over the world. Regarding the ladv helpers, they had always done their part. When St. Paul heard the voice of a lIlaa crv- ing, "Come over into Macedonia and help us," he did not, on going, find a man there at all,, but a woman; and so it was. Women were the gods behind the car. He was proud of the improvement in South Wales as typitiedf by the increase of over R300 in' the collections of last year for the society, and asked the member sto endeavour to make the year 1904 (the centenary of the society) notable in th4,1 annals of Christianity by a united and special, effort in the wa,v of a, stiN further increase. The Bdble-thff Book of Books-had been ad- versely dealt with by the higher criticism, but it would survive it «ill aind rise triumph- ant in the end.—Dr. Ebenezer Davies niovert a vote of thanks to the chairman, seconded Kev. Mr. Johnson (Pell-street) ti:.m the auJ dience, and the proceedings shortly after- ward's terminated.—During tne evsnj,, r ,)ai> ticular mention was ma/de o the work of thi society as conducted at the following churches and institutions A'iL oaints. Albert Hall Argyk. Castle-stee^ 1V,/GX': law,, Mount Oxfoftl.^ej, St. .James', St. Mark S, St Thomas' St. Helen's, Wesley, and York-place

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agreed to the usual clause for the protection oi the company's works and traffic during the 01 the company's works and traffic during the cnnstrucuion of the works, and for the pay- ment of compensation in ease of damage and f.;r casements lor crossing under the lines. The hearing of the Bill was commenced on luefcday. March llth, 1902, when, the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, K.G.. G.G.S.I.. oc- cupied the chair. The opponents of ths'liiil then remaining were Lord Tredegar, the Mar- gam Urban District Council and Messrs. Cur- tis and Harvey. The whole of the parties were represented by Counsel. During the first day's evidence we were sue- cessful in arranging terms with Lord Tre- degar by which your Council were empowered within twelve months from the passing of the Act to acquire the whole of his lordship's rights for the sum of £1.100. (tillS really means a payment of £ 750. as the allotment owners agreed upon the settlement with Lord '1 redegar to an abatement of £ 400 upon the purchase money which we had already agreed upon with theni). The main questions upon which your com- mittee were concerned and which gave rise to much anxiety were that of presenting to the committee sufficient evidence :—1.—As to the necessity for a supply of water to your dis- trict. 2.-That the scheme, thoiich rovf!v. wa' under the circumstances the only satis- factory one, and could not be reduced without spoliing it from an engineering point of view, and that it was therefore the oolv possible one.