The Cambrian

NEATH. Mr. Harry Hunkin, son of Councillor W. H. Hunkin, Neath, has been appointed meat inspector under the City of London. At Neath on Monday, the justices order 3d Morgan Rees, of Bush-row, to pay 10s. a week towards the maintenance of his wife, Melinda. At Xeath on Friday, Maud Hughes, mar- ried, Resolven, paid 5s. and costs for in- suiting lagdalen Jenkins, married. Tndor Morgan, tinworker, Briton Ferry, was fined 5s. and costs for furious riding down P^ny- wern Hiil. At the Crosfi Keys Hotel, Neath, on Thursday evening an ebony walking stick, suitably" engraved, was presented to Mr. Lane, a Neath bailiff for twenty years, from his fellow bailiffs. A smoking concert fol- lowed, the following contributingMessrs. Beynon, Taylor, Skinner, Rees, Murphy, Lewis Griffiths, and Roberts. Mr. Collins, senior bailiff, was chairman. Ths adjourned case of Coedfranc over- seers v. Messrs. Topham, Jones and Rail- ton, King's Dock, Swansea, for poor and special rates, was fixed for on Fri- day, but Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., who is for the overseers, was again unable to ap- pear. Eventually it was adiourned for an- other fortnight, "when it will be h?ard in a.ny case. Thomas D. Branch, collier. Xeath Abbey, was charged at Neath on Friday with in- decently assaulting Mary Rees, wife of Wil- liam Rees, collier, Taillwyddu, Neath Ab- bey, ni the Dwryfelin-road, on the evening of the 20th inst. Prosecutrix said that de- fendant met her and wanted to carry her basket She declined, whereupon be be- haved improperly.—The charge was re- duced to one of common assault, and pris- oner fined 40s. or a month. At Neath on Monday, Richard Watkins, collier, Seven Sisters, was again before fie court. The magistrates bad adjourned the case a month &go with the object of getting the defendant and his wife reconciled, and proper provision made fo! her and her children. No reconciliation had, however, been effected, and although defendant had f earned J61 4s. 8d. per week since the ad- journment, he had only sent his wife ard children 24s. He was fined 20s. and costs, or a month's hard labour, the sentence to be suspended if he paid 8s. regularly for six months.

LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") The borough's gallant- defenders—the Volunteers—returned to their .lacive roil on Sunday morning after camping upon Salisbury Plain. Some of the men enjoyed the "cuting" very much, whilst otLers were only too happy to renew home a-sso rations, with feather beds and other :oxu{ofts. Soar, the College pro bovVh<d fairly well •or Carmarthenshire against Gianv.rganshire week caPtlring. PI-) of wickets for 55 runs. Mr. S. M. Toyne gave his opponents a pllfjps* of his bab.ia^ capaoiih i-s and brilliantly Cor ins score of 46 runs, Mr. Pentland, the Lid Swansea guard, was, at the Royal OAK, Liunvi-J: last week, made the recipient of a purse of gold by the inspectors of the L. and N.W.R., under which company he nad toiled for nearly half a century. Mr. Pent-land has many relatives and ifiends in the ancient borough. Messrs. V. M .Powell and R. G. Prichard (both Llandovery College students) assisted the Colts against Glamorganshire this week. The latter is captain of the school eleven and the former will be xemiembered as the batsman who piayed havoc with the ¡ Brecon trundling The 18th annual agricultural show will be held in the old Castle grounds on the 21st September next. Agriculturalists, pre- pare for the event. One of the chief items will be the yield competition—"quite a new class—for which Mrs. Davies-Evans, of Highmead, is offering excellent prizes. The funeral of the young lad who was drowned in the river Brane, was very largely attended by his fellow Sunday school schol- ars, who also sent a nice wreath. Mr. Albert Williams, the eldest son of Mr. George Williams, of the Whitehall Hotel, has just arrived home for a holiday from South Africa, where he has been for nearly five years. He looks the picture of health and intends remaining here for about seven weeks. Readers will regret to hear that Mr. J. Jones, our postmaster, is seriously indis- posed. We wish him a speedy recovery. Playing at Pantyfiynon last week, Mr. Richard Evans, of College-road, defeated all comers at quoiting, and was awarded a costly pair of quoits for the achievement. There were 19 competitors altogether, and the prize-winners were Pantyffynon- ites. Many regret that Mr. B. Evans has de- cided upon leaving Llanfair Grange, and it is surmised that this will mean his depar- ture from the town altogether. Let us however sincerely hope that such will not prove the case as his severance would mean a severe less to the neighbour hood at large where his philanthropic ac- tions have always been conspicuous. The poor will certainly lose a generous friend in Mr. Evans, whilst the college and other events likely to improve the welfare of rbe town, will miss a staunch, ready, liberal supporter. rrst-mbers of the Temple Cricket Club '-■"■Lngs very lively at the station on 1 rtudrsay evening last. Their singing- was II falr., but their antics with the oags were dangerous and amusing. The T,embers of the Salem Congregational Sunday School, had their annual outing at Swansea, on Monday, and had an enjoyable time amidst the sad sea waves. The Staff and Scholars of the Countv Girls School held a picnic near Henllys, on Friday last, and the tea partaken of near the banks of the Towy, was most refreshing. Whilst playing against Brecon on Satur- day last. Golds, the town pro., had the mis- fortune to injure one of his fingers, which will keep him out of the field for some time to come. Mr. Hulbert, who superintends the reno- vations to Llandingat Church, f?ll off the scaffold on Frid'ay evening, and sustained severe bruises to his head. He is making favourable progress. LLANDOVERY v. BRECON. hDyfri". writes:—Llandovery journeyed to Brecon with a weakened eleven on Saturday and there were fears that the cherished record was going to be smudged. The Breconians went first to the wickets, and gave a very creditable display, the venture realising 159 rrur.s.. Soar bowled admirably, capturing six wickets for 68 runs, a very creditable performance, whilst Golds made, capable wicket-keeper, but had to retire after lunca, on account of a nasty accident, C. P. and Soar opened the visitors innings, but a most unpromising start was made, the veteran being bowled with only three runs on the telegraph. A. J. Fenn next partnered the pro., and runs oame briskly, despite repeated changes. With the total at 77, Soar was bowled, after con- tributing an useful innings of 39. A. C. Lloyd was the incomer, and without further lass" the century was signalled. Nine runs later Fenn v. as caught by Pearson, and then stumps were drawn, the match ending in a draw. Scores :— BRECON. F. D. Dickinson, <■ Fenn, b Soar. 5 E. V" Watkins, b Soar 24 W. T. Morris, b Fenn 4 J. W. P. Harris, c Hughes, b Soar 16 W. 0. Price, b Soar 18 run out 15 A. E. Donaldson, b Soar 21 L. Pearson, b Lewis 8 A. De Winton, b Soar 12 J. S. Longdon, c sub, b Fenn 22 Walters, not out 3 Extras 13 Total. 159 LLANDOVERY. C. P- Lewis, b Evans 0 Soar, b Evans 3f A. J. Fenn, c Pearson, b Morris. 37 A. C B. Lloyd, not out 12 Extras 21 Total (for 3 w-k-ts.) 109 H. V. Watkins. J. E. Morgan, W. T. Price, G. Hughes, D. A. Jones, D. J. Jones, and Golds, did not bat LLANDOVERY TOWN SECOND XI. V SWANSEA TEMPLE. "Dyfri" writes :—These elevens met at Llandovery on Thursday afternoon. The homesters going first to the wickets.e dis- played consistent form, and compiled a creditable total of 112 runs, to which J. E. Morgan (capta.in), and D. Jones (outfitter), tied for top scoring honours. The visitor responded somewhat feebly, being disn ls- jed for the meagre store of 59 runs. Campbell was the only batsman to contri- bute double figures. W. T. Price captured six wickets for 30, and J. Darkes four for .9. Going in a second time, the Tlaa doverians did not do so well, and were dismissed in half-an-hour for a total of 40 runs. The Templeites registered 26 runs for the loss cf two wickets, when time was called, leaving the homesters victorious by 53 runs on the first. innings. t;cores: LLANDOVERY TOWN SECOND XI. T. Price, c Walters, b Olive. 8 J E Morgan, c Walters, b Wharton 20 G. Hughes, b Wharton 11 H. E. Kvans, c Wharton, b Olive. 5 J. Darkes, b Olive. 0 D. Jones, b Mooiie 20 w. R. Davies, c Hopkins, b Nic- ho<ls 11 G M. Jeffreys, c and b Nichoils 7 1'. A. Jones, c Russell, b Davies. 15 D. J. Jones, not out. 3 W • P. Harries b Davies 0 Extras. 12 Total 112 SWANSEA TEMPLE. R. Moore, b J. Darkes. 6 Griffiths, c Evans, b Price 2 Svensen, c Jeffreys, b Darkes 0 W. Nichoils, b Price 6 Hopkins, c and b Price 0 W. Olie, c Hughes. b Price. 8 Wharton, b Darkes 6 Campbell, c Jones, b Prie. 10 Walters, b Darkes 10 Russell, net oiit 1 Bennett, b Price 0 Extras 10 Total 59 TEA FIGHT AMONGST MUSICIANS. Irl accordance with her annual custom, Miss M. J. Thomas, of Rock Cottage, ter- minated the summer term by entertaing her pupils and some friends, who aggregated j6 a'together, to an excellent a on Thursday evening in field lent tor the occasion by Alderman C. P. Lewis, Llandingat ex- Ma yor). Amongst the visitors present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and the Misses Thomas, Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, and Mrs. Jones and Master Jones, Alynen, Abercam. Needless to remark, full justice was done to the splendid repast which was laid amongst most pleasant surroundings. Subsequently various games and im- promptu sports were indulged in, much to the enjoyment, of those who participated therein. At :the close, the company were again refreshed with biscuits and sweets. LLWYNWORMWOOD RENT AUDIT. The half-yearly rent audit of the Lhvyn- wormwood Estate was held at the offices of Messrs. Morgaa, Rees and Davies, on Friday last, wljen the rents were received by Mr. Lake (of Messrs. Tucker, Lake and Lyon, Solicitors, London), the -gent to the [ trustees. The tenants partook of a capital dinner at the Bear Inn, prepared by Host and Hostess Davies. LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS. These fortnightly sessions were held -it the Town Hall on Friday last, the ma,gis- tratas present being Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llandingat, and Mr. B. Williams, Tirv- pentre. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. Mrs. GwenUian Williams applied f:-r the [transfer of the license of the Plough Inn, Myddfai 'rom the late licensee to her- j elf, and tV apiication was granted with- out any opposition. DRIVING WITHOUT REINS. P.C. David Davies charged William Williams, a timber haulier, residing at Pis't ill gwyn, Myddfai, with driving a tim- ber wagon drawn with three horses on the I highway without reins, on the 19th July. Defendant made no appearance, and ser vice of the summons was proved by P.C. Deans. The constable deposed that he saw 'the defendant about 10.15 p.m. on the day in question, driving the timber wagon without any reins. He 0 jumped off when he saw witness approaching. A fine of 2s. 6d. and casts was imposed. OBSCENE LANGUAGE ON THE HIGHWAY. P.C. Da vies summoned E. Williams, Orchard-street, for using obscene language on the Myddfai-road on the 1st July. De- fendant denied the offence. P.C. Davies deposed that about 10.30 p.m. on the 1st July—a Sunday nigltt—he was on duty in High-street, when he beard a terrible noi,p on the Myddfai-road. He walked up towards the bridge, where he saw the defendant with 'two others. They were r-ursing and swearing, and debating I about some songs as they came along. He told them that they "would bcjt?ported, I and the two other men walked daway with- out saying anything. Defendant, howev said, "D you can't do anything with us, we are not drunk, and only practising for an eisteddfod." On the following day 11 y witness received complaints from persons in the neighbourhood about the men's con- duct. Defendant called no evidence, and was mulcted in the sum of -,10s. inclusive of tests, and allowed a week to pay the amount. P.C. Davies also charged C'. Frost and J. Morgan with a like offence, both being in the company of ithe last-named defend- ant. The facts were the same, and both defendants v ^re ordered to pay 9s. includ- ing costs. LLANDOVERY CONSTABLE ON THE ALERT, I At th Dovynock Sessions on Thursday last, John Pritchaid, of Blaenavon Farm, ¡ Breconshire, was charged with carrying a gun without a lioerce or. the 5t hult. r P.C. David Davies (Llandovery) deposed that be h;id occasion to visit the farm (JJ the date of the offence. Defendant was out and witness went up the fields and ,aw him with a gun in his pos&ession. He also saw him shoot a rabbit which he picked up. Defendant then looked round and saw witness and took to his heels. he jumped over a hedge and afterwards re- turned towa.rds witness, driving a flock of sheep in front of him. Witness approached defendant and askied if he iiad a gun li cence. Defendant replied that he n:ne- carried a gun. Witness told him thit hf had seen him slooting a rabbit, whi:h he denied. Witness then left him and pro- ceeded up the fipld, and after a consider- "M searcl 1 found tine gun "'a.n.d rabbit I with powder and shot-bag hidden in some fvsrae. These witness took down to the farhouse and again asked defendant if they were his property, which he once more de- nied. Defendant now pleaded guilty and j claimed th- gun. his property. A fine of ijl (inclusive of costs) was in- liided, the magistrates taking into con- sideration the fact that s'Rce the offence the defendant had taken out the necessary license. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. The annual general meeting of the Dog Trials Society was held at the King's He Hotel on Friday evening. On the motion of Aid. D. S. Th^imas, seconded by Aid. J. R. Ja.mes, Mr. W. H. Jones, of the National Provincial Bank. was unanimously voted to the chair. The accounts in respect to last year's trials were submitted as audited by Mr. D. Edgar Williams, and passed. These showed a balance of £2 8s. lid. in favour of the society, of which JS14 3s. lid. is on deposit, and £7 5s. Od. on current account. Mr. D. S. Thomas proposed there-election of Mr. Prycse-Rice, Llwyny Brain, as President, and the proposition was unani- mously carried. The following gentlemen were re-elected Vice Presidents: Earl Cawdor; Lord Tredegar, Aid. J. R. James, AlbertHouse; Mr. B. Evans, Llanfair Grange; Mr. Meuric Lloyd, Delfryn; M r. ilervvn Peel, Danyrallt; Mr. W. P. Jeffreys, Blaendo; Mr. H. Davies-Evans, Highmead Mr. J. F. Rees, Thte Vron; Mr. Ii. Alfred Thomas, Penybont; Mr. T. Phillips, Picton Court; Mr. D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrhogfa.n; Aid. T. Watkins, Y Berllan Capt. L .Gwynne, Cilgwyn; Mr. J. P. Gwynne-Holford, Buck- land and Col. Lloyd Harries, Llwyndewi. In addition to the aforenamed, Colonel Beddy,, of Tonn; Major Drury, Cynghordy Hall; Col. Peder. Gwyn.fe House, and Aid. C. P. Lewis, Llandingat, wer-j added to the list. Aid. D. S. Thomas remarked that he had great pleasure in moving the re-election of Messrs. M. H. Niohois and H. V. Watkins as hon. secretaries. He felt sure that the society could never get mor able and energetic persons to act as such. Aid. J. R. James seconded, and the re- solution was carried, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded them for past services. Mr. W. H. Jones, National Provincial Bank, was reappointed hon. treasurer. The following were elected on the com- mittee:—Messrs. D. S. Thomas, J. R. James, G. )laj<T, High-street; D. E. Wii- liams, Old Bank; B. Griffiths, Llanfair Hons; J. James, Maesycoed D. Perrott, Waterloo House; S. H. Price, Trafalgar House; Williams, High-street; D. Roderick, Lhvynberllan D. P. Evans, Pen- rhiwychar; J. Peters, Abergwenlais; J. F. Rees, The Vron; DT. Rosser, Violet Cot- tage; J. E. Morgan, Heniiys, T. Roberts, Crown Stores; E. Jones, Neuadd House; D. R. Roberts. Emlyn Boot Stores; D. Davies, Rhyblid J. D. Williams, Ystrad Farm D. James, Ysguborfawr; R. H. Jones, Lhvynberllan, together with the secretaries and treasurer. Mr. Nichols read communications suggest- ing certain dates for holding this year's trials. He remarked that as a big meeting would be held at Alstonneld c August 17, tha.t the Llandovery Trials take on the preceding day (Thuridav, August 16th). This suggestion was una-nimousiv agreed to. Mr. J. James, Maesycced, considered that they could do no better than holdthe trials on the old Castle Fields again?- and Mr. Griffiths, Llanfair House, and the secretaries weI" deputed to wait upon Mr. Williams, Cawdor House, to seek his terms. It was resolved to leave the prize list- and regulations to the committee to deal with. Mr. Nicholas stated that some of last year's competitors cornplai^rd that there was not enough of sheep driving, the test being simply fetching the animals. M'r. Akrigg, Lidburgh, and Mr. Bareroft, Shut-tlewcrth, had written him on the mat- ter also, and he considered it would be advisable to offer a small prize for sheep- driving, in addition to the usual competi- tion. It would .no doubt be the means of drawing a greater number of people into the field. Mr. J. R. Ja'mes considered it should be a separate it« in, otherwise the local com- j pet-itors might object. The suggestion was a very good one. Mr. Jsichols replied that suc-h would be the case, and The test would be a better one for the dog. Five sheep would he driven at a time, and the man would practically be tied to a pest, but would be allowed to com- mand. Mr. J. R. James said sheep dog trials in themselves were somewhat tame, and in extra attraction was very much needed. Mr. Nichols remarked that Mr. H. V. Watkins suggested getting a ballcon ascent. Ir. D. S. Tuomas: We had one at the College the other day. Mr. W. H. Jc-n: Yes. but there was no one in it, and consequently created no excitement. (Laughter.) Ultimately it was resolved to recommend "Ie holding of a sheep-driving competition. As to the judges. Aid. D. S. Thomas said that uiey could hardly do better than re- appoint the three gentleman that acted in that capacity last year. They had per- formed their work well. and no complaints were received. He formallv moved their election, and Mr. D. E. Williams seconded. The gentlemen referred to are:—MT. Vivian,"Caera-u, Cardiff: M'r. T. P. Price, Tvrcapel, Sennybridge, a.nd Mr. Williams, Blaent-wrch, Caio. Collectors for subscriptions were appoin- ted, and it was decided to ask Mr. Roderick, Llwynberllan, and Mr. Williams, Divlyn, to hire the sheep. It was also decided that tenders be in- vited for the catering rights on the field, and that the enga.gement of labourers be left in the hands of the secretaries, Mr. Thomas Morgan, Stone-street-, being reappointed to superintend the letting out of sheep. LATE MR. R. WILL. Mr. Richard Campbell-Davys, of Neuadd Fawr, Llandovery, and of Askomel, Argyll- I shire, barrister-at-law, D.L., J.P. for Car mart-hen and J.P. for Brecknock ,and Argyll, I chairman of the Cilycwm Parish Council, and patroii of the living, a.nd owner of Dolyeoed Hotel and Grounds at Llanwrtyd Spa, who died in London on the 16th f November last, 56 years, left estate of the gros value oi £79,438 8s. Id., of which the net personality has been sworn at £4.683 2s. Probate of his will, dated the 14th oi November, 1904. has been granted to his widow, Mrs. G:aœ Henrietta Campbell Davys, of Neuadd Fawr, and Mr. David J Jones Lewis, of Llwyncelyn, Carmarthen. The testator confirmed a deed of trust, disposition, and settlement, dated Septem- ber 8, 1891, dealing with the Scottish es- tate, and he confirmed the provisions of his marriage settlement, whereby his wife is entited to an annual rent charge of £8CV from his Carmarthen estates, and J3400 fron. her parents during her life, and certain capital sums their ^decease, and he left to her the use for life of his Carmarthen estate^. the adowsen of Cilycwm, and I a further rent charge of £800 on his Car- marthen states, and on the decease of her I pannts. such an annual sum as wt-h the income from the capital monies received from her parents under the provisions of her marriage settlement as with the first rent charge of £500 will bring up her an- nual income to £2,000. Subject thereto, he left the Neuadd Fawr, Glawrnossan, Aberhaiad, Court Henry, and Penfedwfach estates, and his household effects to Lis sop Ivor Eilstan Lloyd, of Dmas, Brecon, with further remainder 1 his kinsman. Sir Henry William Ramsay Fairfax Lucy, of Stratford-on Avoo. Any tenant inheriting under this pro- vision to assume the surname and bear or quarter the arms of Campbell-Davys, and he left his leasehold property to follow the trusts of his freehold estate. He charged the said estates with a life annuitv for each of his younger children, and on the decease of each such younger child he charged ihe said estates with a- capital sum of £5,000 for the benefit of the issue of such child. He empowered the life tenant to charge the estates with a portion for a v-idow suiwi.dng l:im amounting to JB300 per n- ( annum, and the use of his dower house ot Erryd. The residue of his personal estate lie let: to his wibj absolutely. | CILYGWYN RENT AUDrT. The lady-day hidf-yearly rent audit of the Cilygwyn Estate (the property of Mr. J 1'. Gwynne-Holford, Buckland), took place at the Castle Hotel, on Wednesday last, when rents were received by Captain D. Gwynne, the agent of the estate. The ten- antry were entertained to a capital dinner prepared by Hostess Morgan. PRIZE DAY AT LLANDOVERY COLLEGE. The annual distribution of prizes to stud- ents at Llandovery College too kplaoe in the College Hall on Tuesday morning at eight a.m. Contraray to custom no Divine ser- vice was he ldin consequence of the renova- tions to Llandingat Parish Church, and the proceedings were practically of a private character. WARDEN'S ADDRESS. The Warden ('Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes, M.A.), whose rising was the signal of great cheering, remarked that in looking uack over the past year, he could not but notice a marked improvement in many directions. The work of the school had been carried on with steady perseverance, an dhe looked forward very hopefully to next year's schol- arship competitions at Oxford and Cam- bridge. (Hear, hear). In W. S. Rowlands they had a scholar who could be safely de- pended upon to maintain the best traditions of the school at Oxford. (Cheers). In the other phases of school life he welcomed the development of the musical talent of he school unde rthe expert and energetic direc- tion of Mr. F. H. Smith. The cricket of the school had reached a high standard of excellence under the fostering care of Mr. Toyne and Mr. T. Soar. (Hear, hear), it wa.s with deep regret that he bade farewell to Mr. Toyne. In the name of the school, he wished him god-speed, and knew of no better wis hthan that his work at his o'd schooL (Hailesbury), should be attended with the same success and appreciation as had waited upon his efforts for Llandovery. (Hear, hear). In this connection he would say that next term they would welcome Mr. W. W. Nash, who, like Mr. Toyne, was not unknown to county cricket. The school ''tuck-shop," under the management of Mr. Lloyd and others, had been a surprising success. The School Magazine and the field Sociotv had taken a new lease "f life owing to the efforts of Mr. Dunn and his colleagues. The new gymnasium would soon be started, and he took this oppor- tunity of tendering the thanks of the school to Miss Thomas, of Llwynmadoc, for her splendid contribution of one hundred guineas. (Cheers). EXAMINER'S REPORT. I The examiner (Mr. Owen, Keble College, Oxford), romarke dthat it had given him great interest to spend a wee kat .LIlll- I dovery, because he had heard so much of Llandovery School. The work of the school had been most satisfactory, showing indus- try and interest. In the sixth form, W. S. Rowlands had done particularly well, a.nd the high character of his work promised well for his futuie success. (Cheers). He j felt. sure that the Warden's hopes of this boy would be realized, and in a few months they would see him winning an excellent scholarship. (Applause). Other boys did well in special papers. J. Morgan in the Thucydidis and Greek unseen Lloyd in | Cicro J. T. lorgan in both grammar papers Thoinas in Greek prose, and Rhyd- derch—a much younger boy than the others —in Latin prose. In the fifth form the Greek books were the best paper, and the boys who did well in this form were Lid- bury and Linford in several papers L. M. Davies in Latin grammar and Latin un- seen; Rees in Greek grammar, and J. L. Williams in Virgil. Owen, in the sixth form who, being a historian, took only the pass papers in classics, did consistently well throughout, and-pood papers were done by Jake MoTgan. In the lower certificate work, G. C. Williams did very well through the examination, and good work was done by D. G. Davies, Rhys, and Mayne. Among faults that seemed to require comment were, a tendency to write off the point in questions on subject matter, the introduc- ton of unnecessary notes into pieces of translation, a.nd inattention to strict ac- curacy of grammar, especially in the un- seen translation. (Cheers). The prizes were then distributed by the Warden, and at the conclusion he declared the term at a.n end, and wished the "boys" a pleasant holiday. Appended is the prize list, and honours gained during the past year:— SCHOOL HONOURS DURING THE YEAR. W. W. Humphreys, open mathematical scholarship, Jesus College, Oxford. Jor.M X Icmuu* 'D'—a J. Morgan, open classical exhibition, Hertford College Oxford. T. W. IJangman, second class law finals, Oxford. T. G. Powell, second class mathematical finals, Oxford. W. W. Bentley, senior optirne, Cambridge. F. Brigstocke, third class classical mod- erations, Oxford. J. B. Reed, third class theological finals, Oxford. A. W. Davies, third class law finals, Oxford. H. K. Green, Royal Humane Society's medal. Staff-Surgeon A. R Bancart, M.V.O., M.D., honorary physician to his Majesty King Edward VIII. Sixteen higher certificates, Oxford and Cambridge Board examinations. Seven lower certificates. Two passes in the London Matriculation. Form VI. -Latin, W. S. Rowlands; Greek, W. S. Rowlands: Greek history, W. S. Row lands; divinity J. Morgan; French, Oaradoi V/iliiams; English. W. S. Rowlands; mathe- matics, W. W. Humphreys; science, G. R. 8. Thomas; English history, L. V. Owen and A. G Prys Jones; Cefnfaes, R. Lloyd. Form Vb.-Latin, P. G. Williams; Greek, F. 1 ingford; history. D. L. T. Ladd. Form v.b.—-Latin, P. G. Williams; Greek. P. G. Williams; divinity, E. G. R. Hughes, history, A. B. Mayne; French. P. G. Wil- liams; Cefnfaes, J. Lloyd. Matriculation arid Modern V.—French, M G. Richards; geography, M. G. Richards j chemistry, F. L Jones; Cefnfaes, D. R. Sharpe. Form IV.—Latin. D. H. Harries; Greek, D. M, Evans and H. B. Jones; history, A. H. D Smith; Freuch, E. James; divinity. D. M. j Kvans; Cefnfaes. E. James. lorm Ilia.—Latin, L. M. Hole; history and geography, W. I. G. Thomas; divinity, W. 1. G. Thomas and D J. Jenkins; French, H. W Spurrell; Greek. J W. Nicholas; Cefnfaes, Wyndham Williams. Form Illb.—Latin. L. Snape; French, L. Snape; history and geography. C. Jonea; Cefnfaes, H. 0, Williams. Form Ila.—Latin G. Rush; French, C. Jones; history and geography, J. F. Howells; divinity, A. C. Snow; Cefnfaes, J. R. Morgan. Foim lib.—Form prize. W. W. Shearman; Latin.AT.Nicholl Mathematics.—Division Ilia—G. R. Beith. Dfvision Illb—L. Snape. Division IVa.—L. M j Hole Division IVb.—J. R. Morgan. Division V — E. David. English.—Set I.—D. P. Davies. Set II.—G. T. Davies. Set III.—W. W. Shearman. Welsh.—R. 0. Jones. N. Griffiths.

CHOIR FROM COLORADO. AMERICAN ENTRIES POSSIBLE FOR SWANSEA "NATIONAL." Mrs. William Lewis, Pontardawe, is in re- ceipt of a letter from her brother, Mr. I Gwilym Thomas, professor of music at Den- ver, Colorado, in which he states that he intends bringing a choir over to the National Eisteddfod to be beld at Swansea in 1907. He also states that in all probability a c- ir il come from Toronto, Canada, at the same time. 1 rofessor Thomas is a native of Carmarthen, and emigrated to the States 25 years ago. At the St. Louis Exhibition he was oticcessful in carrying o3 the freat- chorus prize.

D'ANGELY'S ANTECEDENTS —— STARTLING EVIDENCE BEFORE THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS. When L.J3 names of Eva D'Angely and Rene O'Angely were called at the resumed session of the Police Commission on Monday, there was no reply (as stated in Monday evening's "Post"). me remarkable evi- dence explaining this silence was furnished by a polios witness from Paris, Marie Louise Hardie. She rented a flat in Rue Berlin, Paris, and let furnished apartments to young men and women. On 22nd May a man called at the house to hire a room for a lady nai .ed Duteil, who was at that time staying at an hotel. She recognised two portraits. The man and woman lived to- gether in the room for a few days, the man giving his name as Rene and the woman giv- ing the name of Eva Duteil. The woman stated that she had entered the name of "Roux" in the police books, as she wanted to keep the name of her family from the po- lice. Rene uaed to send the woman out at nights. On July 27th the man and woman left the house, saying they were going to Englam. in order "to stand witnesses for a friend who .as going to enter Parliament. (Laughter.) William Booth, clerk to the secretary of the Commission, gave evidence that in July, in company with two detectives, he went over to Paris bearing letters addressed to Madame D'Angely and Monsieur D'Angely from the Royal Commission inviting them 10 come to London to give evidence »-efore the Commission. In Paris a detective took them to the house of the last witness. There one of the English detectives pointed out 1\ WId Madame DAngefy to them, and witness de- livered the letters. Both complained that the notice they had received was too short. The wonnn, pointing to "M. D'Angety, said she could not 2"0 to England without "that man"—that was the interpretation. Inspector Baub, who described himselt as tin chief inspector of polic- of the l ity of Paris, said the man Rene had been identi- fied as a man named Subiger, who had been < jrccd. The Chairman (Sir D. Brynmor Jones) re- nounced that if the "D'Angeiys" liked K. attend future sessions their evidence would taken.

SCHOOLMISTRESS "ABROAD." CHARGED WITH DRUNKENNESS AT SWANSEA. At Swansea Police Court on Monday, Pamelia Daniels, widow, no address given, charged with having been drunk and disor- derly in Carlton-terrace, said she had been a schoolmistress; also that she had now an api.-ointnient at Brecon. I don't usually get drunk, sir," she said, else I should not have kept my scubols." Einpt. Gill said the woman had been about the streets drinking for the last fortnight. He had seen letters about her appointment. Defendant was cautioned and discharged.

DIED IN CEYLON. YOUNG SWANSEA MISSIONARY'S I DEATH. Many Swansea Wesleyan Methodists will be grieved to receive news of the death of Mr. William Tucker, who last year com- menced his carreer as missionary in connec- tion wit 11 his denomination in Ceylon. On July 10th he succumbed to a sudden attack of typhoid fever, and was snatched from work which promised brilliant results. ] He was the 6on of Councillor John Tucker, j now o' C'olwyn Bay, who formerly repre- eented St Helen s Ward on the Swansea Corporation, and has a brother and sister still living in Swanóioo-Mr. Fdwin Tucker, builder, Glanbrydyn-avenue, and Nurse Tucker, Swansea Hospital. Until four ago the deceased missionary was employed at the Tramways Company offices, after- wards entering College. He wa; sent out by last year's Wesleyan conference, and was but 27 years of age.

PONTARDAWE POTHER. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY INTO DR. GRIFFITHS' REAPPOINTMENT. WAS THERE AN ERROR OF JUDG- MENT ? Dr. R. J. Reec-e, Local Government Board Inspector, held an inquiry at Pontardawe Workhouse on Tuesday into the reappoint- ment of Dr. Griffiths, medical officer of health for tue Western District of the Union. Messrs. Randell and" ames appeared for Dr. Griffiths, Mr. Morgan Davies for Dr. Evans (Dr. Griffiths' assistant), and Mr. Vi- ner Leeder appeared against the reappoint- ment of Dr. Griffiths. It will be remembered that months ago Dr. Griffiths was not reappointed for having allowed the carcase of a cow, alleg- ed to be suffering from tuberculosis, to be passed. The question has been continually before the Council, and on July 5th VT. Griffiths was reappointed medical officer oy one vote—12 voting for and 11 against. The eleven that voted against Dr. Griffiths signed a memorial and sent it to Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board; hence the inquiry. Mr. Leeder, in opening, said that al- though they had nothing personally against the doctor, they considered it in the inter- ests of the public thai he should not be re- appoint >d. Jno Owen, butcher, said he purchased the carcase for 25s. AV the police court the carcase for 25s. AV the police court proceedings he was fined £20 and costs. Mr. Leeder: Did Dr. Evans at any time warn you not to expose it for sale?—No. Beplying to Mr. Randell, witness said it was after the proceedings that he went to see Dr Griffiths. Mr Stewart, veterinary surgeon, Swan- sea, said he did not tell Dr. Griffiths that the' meat was fit to eat. He said the cow could n(it live. Daniel Phillips, butcher, Pontardawe, said he slaughtered the cow. He would not ex- pose the meat for sale. The cow bled well. Mr. David Jones (chairman of the Coun- cil) said he signed the memorial. Mr. Randell :Do you think it courteous that you should have sent the memorial witho-jf consulting the other councillors?— It may be. By Mr. Leeder Witness had no ill-feeling against DT. Griffiths. Mr. L. W. Francis was questioned at length by Mr. Randell as to the memorial sent to tlie L.G.B., and on whose authority. Tt had been said that Dr. Griffiths was out- side the board room on one occasion, but Mr. Francis objected to his being called in as the meeting was over. Dr. Jones stated that a complaint was made against Dr. Griffiths in 1899, 36 medi- cal officer of health, also in March, 1903. Mr. Bandell :You were an applicant for the position?—Yes. And you voted ?—For myself, oi course. Dr. Griffiths said he was medical officer of health for the western district of the union, which position he had held for 32 years. When Mr. Steward saw the cow alive lie said "It is a bad job." Mr. Steward advised the cow to be slaughtered at once, which was done three hours afterwards. Mr. Leeder: Do you think this carcase was fit for human food ?—In the condition it was, I would not. Mr. Leeder: Will you admit am. error 01 judgment?—Yes, it was. I thought I would have to inspect meat in the capacity of medical offioer. Witness produced a. -memorial, signed by 900 inhabitants of Pontardawe, in favour of his appointment. Replying to the Inspector, the doctor said he did not receive any money for the sale of the carcase. I After further questions the inquiry closed.

"ON THE RAMPARTS." I VETERAN CONDUCTOR ON RIVAL MALE CHOIRS TEXT OF THE MUMBLES ADJUDICATION. The following is the text of the adjudica- tor, Mr. William Thomas, Treorky, on the iaale voice competition at the Mumbles an Saturday, the result of which, as already giveai, was: Resolven 1st, Morriston 2nd. The teat piece was "On the Ramparts." The competition has been a good ome. All the choire seemed to grasp the composer's intention, but one or two excelled in working out the details. Incorrect reading of notes and other technical errors haoxHiy existed. My decision has been based upon the gen- eral impression of the whole rendering, aoud I have taken (into conaadjeration the voice, words, expression, attack, and release, blend- ing of voice, balance, amd intooajtioo. Choir No, 1 opening by the second tenor and first bass was not well together, but when the whole ohoir oame in the effect was very fine—and the "echo" was very real. The tempo in the staccato move- ment was very good, the style good, and most finished, dainty phrasing, and general neat>n«as was observable. The tenor solo was well in keeping with the choir, and the working out of the movement showed caire and proper restraint. The 6-8 movement was very effective throughout, with good accent, a.nd every point was seen to. Colouring ve<ry line, and not overdone. The humming part, together with the solo, was done with ex- pression and feeLiag. The serenade was very nicely done, and the beauty of the music was made .apparent. The choir possessed excellent voices, good blend amid balance, and they seesm-ed to enter into the spirit of the piece in every detail. Ohoir No. 2 (Ravealaill).—A choir of very good voice, but the blend and balance was not so satisfactory. The duett at the open- ing was very well done, but the "echo" was not so effective. The second movement lost in crispneas and fiuisu The staccato was not so neat as could have been dtesured, and the change of tempor and the musical ex- pression marks were not carefully observed. At the top of page 3 the voices got a little scattered, and consequently the FF and the end of this movement lost its effect. The 6-8 movement was a little tame and rather mon- otonous in styie, more colour was required. The humming part, together with the bass solo (Mr. William Lews) was very good, but the duett with the tenors was not done so ell. In the serenade the first tenor was somewhat strained, and laboured, and stray voiices could be heard d&stinctljy. In the allegro on page 9 the basses made a poor start, and the style was too heavy. This was a good performance, but lacked in finish and neatness. Choir No. 3 (Morristan).-The opening with this choir was not so good, and the tempo wah a little slow. The second movement wis a little too hurried, but very fine in point of tone and neatness. The tenor solo by Ivor Walters, Swansea, was good, and to the end of this movement the choir did very well. lii the 6-8 movement there was a good attempt at colour and expression, the choir sjnging well together, witn f > reption of finishing off of some of the phrases. The humming part wa.s done very effectively, a-rd the bass solo (by W. J. ¡-ian;url, Swansea) was very good. The uxiett with the tem.is, h: wever, was a little ica tered. In tt.e t-nad.; humming by tl.e lathes wss ve: y gvoi, tw the tenors ag-iin showed 'vealaess, and tlhe intonation was a little mixed in ci e or two places. The basses in tile allegro were slow in coming in, and lacked precision and spirit. This marred the movement to some extent. The 6-8 movement was very good in spirit and enthusiasm The inner parts of this choir require strengthening. Choar No. 4 (Brynamman).—The second tenor and the first bass opened well to- gether, but the top note with the baas was too open and rough. The tone in the "echo" was too thin. The 6CCOfllod movement was very crisp and clear, and the 6inging well together. There was a great amount of reo finement obseirvabla, but more life and spirit was required. The tenor aolo (by J. Stephens, Swansea) was fairly good. The 6-8 movement lacked enthusiasm, energy, Lnd brightness, amd the style was too A greater amount of oolouring would be am improvement. The humming part was fairly good, but the basses were too pronounced in places. The baes solo (by R. Hughes, Lan- dore) was good, but the serenade lacked 00- h-esion. The tenors of this choir interfered very much with the blending of voices, sev- eral voices being too prominent. The three other parts were much better. The perform- ance could have been more neat and bright. The first ohoir undoubtedly is the best, and the second best is No. 3.

DIP IN THE DOCK. SWEDISH FIREMAN'S ADVENTURE AT SWANSEA. A young Swede named Berndt Yanssan, fireman on the Helene Lohden, which left Swansea on Saturday evening for France, overboard accidentally and was rescued from t>he dock. The boat proceeded to without him. Yanssan was taken to the Sailors' Home, and on Sunday morning, when seen by a "Daily Post" reporter, h/3 had quite re- covered from the effects of his immersion. Yanssan said he had been on the boa.t for one and a half years, and was anxious to join his ship at the first opportunity. HAT AND STICK Bi THE DOCKSIDE. About ten o'clock on Sunday, Robert Henry George, 2, Dunvant-place, found a, bowler hat and stick by the hoist at the South Dock, Swansea. A numbsr of railway trucks are about there. There is no reason for believing any I one has jumped into the dock as finds of a similar nature are frequent. Enquiries have been made all round, but no one so far has been reported missing. The young Swede was rescued from the water by J. Fowler, boatman, and Frederick Hwris, dockgateman, who put off in a boat.

FATHER'S HANGING IN THE KITCHEN." INQUEST ON THE PONTARDULAIS SUICIDE. Mr. W. Buckley Roderick (district coroner) held an inquest at Calfaria Vestry, Pontardulais, on Monday afternoon., on David Jonefc, found strangled on Saturday morning. Arthur Jones, son, identified deceased, who was 47 years of age. He last saw his father alive on Saturday morning about 7 o clock Deceased told witness to go and have his breakfast, and that he would fol- low. Witness went to the shop near by where his mother was preparing breakfast. She, after waiting for ten minutes, sent her daughter Beatrice, to feach him. Beat- rice returned crying "Mother, mother, come quick, father has hanged himself in the kitchen." Deceased had never threatened to commit suicide..His father had not worked for twenty years, as he suffered terribly from rheumatism. Beatrice Jones, daughter, corroborated. MTS. Jones, deceased's wife, was next called and said deceased had complained during the morning of rheumatism. Ben- jamin Evans was called in and cut him down. Last Friday week deceased jumped up in bed and asked where he was. He felt himself going through the floor. Last Fri- ¡ day—the day before hir, dæth-he was out all day. When he returned home he com- plained of feel'ng weak. She oould not assign any reason for the act. Dr: Williams, M.B., Pontardulais, said he had known the deceased for 18 months, having attended him for rheumtaism Death' was due to strangulation by hanging. Benjamin Evans, Gwili-place, Hendy. de- posed to cutting dowr the body, and he tried artificial respiration, but failed to bring deceased back to life. j Verdict: "Suicide whilst of an unsound mind..

PORT TALBOT LINE, HEAVY BUYERS OF ORDINARY SHARES. We learn from the same source as we re- ceived the exclusive news of the R. and S. B.-(jr. W. R. deal that thene ara heavy buyers of the Port Talbot Ordinary Shares at 9!, and probably par will be reached. In face of the interim dividend of only one per cent, just about to be declared, there is ground for some confirmation of the rumour already aluded to by us that a similar arrangement is about to take place, viz., that this line will be absorbed by the Great Western Railway Co. One reason suggested for the possible deal by the G.W.R.. is the fear of opposi- t-n from the Port Talbot Railway when t, hondda application comes before the Railway Commissioners.

DREADFUL LIGHTNING FLASH. TWO YORKSHIRE COLLIERS KILLED THIRD INJURED. During a severe thunderstorm at Barnsley on Tuesday three miners who took shelter under a tree whilst on their way to work were struck by a flash of lightning. Two, Mark Kaye and Joseph Beaumont, were killed, and the third, Edward Parkes, seriously injured. The tree was undam- az-d.

t 1. CHILDREN'S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. RUNAWAY HORSE'S DASH AT ST. THOMAS. A horse attached to a baker's cart be- longing to Mr. W. G. Nichoils, of Waterloo- street, Swansea, took fright at the top of Cemetery-road, St. Thomas, Swansea, on Tuesday afternoon, and dashing through Danygraig-terrace, knocked down a lamp- post, completely smashing it. It then tore down through Hoo-street and iips-H itseli and cart just alongside a group of playing children, who had a truly marvellous escape. The vehicle was smashed to pieces, the bread in it being scattered broadcast.

MORRISTON CHILD'S DEATH. PROBABLE FUTURE ACTION IN PARENTS' CASE. In the case of Richard Davies, fitter, and Esther Davies, LS wife, who were charged at Swansea on Monday with causing the death of their child, Richard Glyn, aged six months, and which was dismissed by the Bench, who held there was not enough evid- ence to go before a jury. In spite of -he decision of the magistrates, the parties will still have to appear at the Assizes, because of the jury's verdict. The qiestion of the prosecution does not rest with the Coroner, who, in issuing a warrant, was merely exercising his executive power.

NEARLY DROWNED. NARROW ESCAPE IN A SWANSEA DOCK. The danger of lads playing alongside the dcoft quay sides in Swansea was once more emphasised on Monday night when a little lad named Jchn Collins, aged ve. tell in near Messrs. C. E. and H. M. Peel's offices, North Dock Basin, and was nearly drowned. He was playing about with some compan- ions, and slipped in. lie was sinking for the last time when a boatman named Benjamin Davif's, 6, Ivy Bush-court. Strand, hearing cries for assistance ran to the spot and was just able to jump into a partly submerged boat close by and pull the lad out who was much exhausted. It took some little time before he re- vived and was taken home by Dock-Sergt, Jones

DEATH OF MR. J. L. TOOLE. FAMOUS COMEDIAN EXPIRES AT BRIGHTON. Mr. J. L. Toole, the famous comedian, died at Brighton on Monday night at 20 minutes before midnight. Air. Toole had been an invalid for prac- tically ten yea:-s, and had spent his time between Brighton and Margate. Mr. John Lawrence Toole was born on Marc 1 12th. 18o2, and made his professional debut in 1852, at a Haymarket benefit. It io thirteen years ago since the great comedian made his last appearance at the old Star Theatre, then owned by Mr. An- drew Melville. He was a personal friend of the Melville family, and invariably stop- poci at Christina-street, Swansea, their one time residence. He appeared on the last occasion with his own company in a drama entitled "The Race for Life," in which he played the comedy part, Ethiopian Sam, a mgger. His only other previous visit to Swan- sea was again at the Star in "Upper Crust," "Uncle's Darling, "Crossing the Line," Birthday of Bodgers," and "Cricket I on the Hearth"—^a series of comedies.

-¡, SWANSEA SANDS "ORATOR." MEJWAY DAVIES CHARGED AT BRISTOL. At Bristol on Monday a case rf alleged begging was heard against William Medway Davies, aged 61, who claimed to be a tjusin of the Recorder of Cardiff, and Thomas Davies, aged 68. Medway Davies will be remembered '16 a famili-U' figure on Swansea Sands last year, where his addresses attracted much I attention. Accused said "I am the oldest son of Dr Davies, Haverfordwest College, and mv sister sends me 8s. 6d. per week une of my brothers is an inspector of secondary education for Kent. J Chairman If you have such an education don't you support yourself instead of begging? Davies: I am well known in Cardiff and it is very strange that Cardiff authorities have not interfered with me in delivering my exhordia. Chairman Why don't you try to be more temperate in your language? You are re- manded till Friday. Inquiries will be made, and the doctor will report on both of you.

SWANSEA LICENSING COMPENSATION. MAGISTRATES SIT TO CONSIDER CLAIMS. TEN HOUSES' FIGURES TOO STIFF." A supplemental meeting of the Swansea Compensation Authority was held at the Town Hall, Swansea, on Tuesday, for the purpose of considering claims and settling shares in the compensation money. The magistrates present were Messrs. Howel Watkins (in the chair), R. L. Sails, J. R. x aver, S. Goldberg, J. W. Jones, 0. Walters, W. Williams, D. Roberts, and F. H. Glynn Price. Ten bouses were dealt with. Results fol- low Horse and Groom, St. Thomas; amount claimed, £767 2s. 5d.; amount accepted, j. Inkerman, St. Thomas; claim, £814 Is. accepted, £500. Fabian's Inn, St. Thomas; claim, £1,150 19s. 9d. accepted, £725. Swan Inn, Foxhole; £45 15s. (whicti came within £2 of the magistrates' valua- tion) claimed and accepted. Talbot Inn, f Morriston amount claimed and accepted, £687. A dispute as to dis- tribution of compensation to be referred to County Court. Smiths' Arms, Morriston; claim, £1,076 9s. accepted, £900. Britannia, Morriston; claim, £1,713 14s. 6d. accepted, d6890. Hafod Stores; claim, £415; accepted, £400. Whit" Hart, Morriston, and Neath Arms, Morriston, in respect of which was claimed .£".)-, 17s. 6d. and £1,408 10s., were referred to the Commissioners of Inland Revenue for j decision..

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"STUPID, FOOLISH LARK." FOUR SWANSEA BOYS' ESCAPADE. At Swansea on Monday, four boys, Patrick Linehan (16), Greenhill-street; Alfred Lloyd (13), Brynmelin-street; John Flynn (11), Brook-strset, and John Donovan (12). AnIlo. street, were charged with breaking and en. tering a stable in Seaview-terrace and steal- ing a horse and cart and harness, value £ 21. the property of Mr. Gustavus. P.O. Kinsella gave evidence. Mr Gustavus said one of the boys had given him a lot of trouble during the last twelve months. The magiytrates thought it was only a stupid foolish lark. The boys were dealt with under the First Offenders' Act. bu* warned if they came to court again they would be sent to a Reformatory.

-:=--==:=! WELSH CHURCH CHORISTERS. 700 CATERED FOR AT A SWANSEA. CAFE. The hundreds of choristers who attended the Welsh festival at St. Matthew's Church, Swansea-, on Tuesday, spent the reinaindef- 01 the day after the service in sight-seeing. Dinner and tea wao partaken at Cef4 Monioo. Mr. Richards, the proprietor, catered specially for the Llanarthney, St. David's (Carmarthen), and Llanliwch choirs, and al- together some four hundred eat down to an excellent dinner, and nearly seven hundred to a ro less appetising tea.

SWANSEA ATHLETES. AND REPRESENTATION ON TOWN COUNCIL. Local athletes intend to have some repre- sentation on a local body so that they may be enabled to have a proper sports ground. As is known they have approached several well-known local gentlemen with a view of getting proper facilities at the Swansea Cric- ket Field, but Mr. Jas. Livingston, who took up the cudgels some months ago has become silent and nothing more has been beard of ths case. What is intended now and will in all pro- bability be done is to run a member for the Swansea Town Council for one of flu wards at the next November election. Two gentl3men have already been men tioned as probable starters, but nothing der finite has been decided so far.

LL" MUMBLES WEDDING. MR. J. H. GRIFFITHS—MISS M. E, REES. z The wedding took place at St. Peter i Church, Newton, Mumbles, on Wednesday, between 1r. J. H. Griffiths, egg and butter merchant, Swansea, second son of Mr. Eben. ezer Griffiths, Newcastle-Emlyn, and Miss Mary (Pollie) Esther Rees, daughter of Mr. L, Rees, late of the Recruiting Officer Hotel, Swansea. Mr. J. R. Oliver, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Liverpool, was best man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. L. Richard (vicar of St. Matthews, Swan- sea), assisted by the Rev. J. D. Griffiths (vicar of Bix, Henley-on-Thames), brother of the bridegroom. There were numerous presents. The honeymoon will be spent in the Isle of Man.

SEARCH ON KILVEY HILL, PORT TENNANT MITE'S LONG RAMBLE. A little girl aged three, of the name of Handcock, whose addret56 is stated to be at Ysgoi-street, Port Tennant, is of a roving disposition, and this proclivity gave her relatives considerable trouble on Monday. She strayed away ea.rlv in the morning, and was not, found till long after miunight, and then in the Cwmbwrla neighbourhood. On Monday night search parties were or- ganised, and the whole of Kilvey Hill and its surroundings scoured in vain. Hundreds of people took up the search, and the vigil was kept up till a late hour. Police enquiries led to her being found sitting on a doonstep, unconscio^^ of the trouble and alarm she was causing at home.

HIGH STREET LAVATORY. SWANSEA WORKS COMMITTEE THINKS IT TAKES TOO LONG IN BUILDING. According to promises and conditions lid down, said Mr. W. H. Morria at the Swan- sea Works Committee on Tuesday after- noon, the underground convenience near High-street Station ought to have been finished months ago. The condition of affairs was very unsatisfactory. He didn't think the contractors were J'llithg any effort to-accomplish the work. The Surveyor rather excused the con- tractors There had been delay in obtain- ing girders and palings, he said. Mr. Morris 1 Thousands of tons can be obtained at a week's notice. Dr. Latimer asked if there were any penalties? Mr. Morris: There are penalties in the contract? Surveyor still said contractor had done all he could. The second lot of railings hain't come yet. It would be a very good job when it was done. Mr. Morris That doesn't compensate us at all, Mr. Bell. I'm of opinion that something is very loose in our superintend- ence or something. Surveyor: There was no laxity in my superintendence. Mr; Morris Then we ought to put a penalty on. The oontractor fixed his own time. He said four months, and it has been eight months. Dr. Latimer said he was very loth to blame anyone, but it did seem a very ex- traordinary thing that the work took so long. Mr. Morris I've come to the conclusion that we have been taken advantage of. He moved,* "That the Surveyor report at next meeting as to the conditions of the contract, and the time in which it waif to be fin- ished." Agreed.